The Nativity of St. John the Baptist June 24, 2018 Archdiocese of Milwaukee Kenosha, Wisconsin

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1 St. Mary Catholic Church The Nativity of St. John the Baptist June 24, 2018 Archdiocese of Milwaukee Kenosha, Wisconsin

2 St. Mary News & Notes... How to Become a Member of St. Mary s There are three easy ways: 1. Attend a New Member Orientation Meeting in the Parish Center Library held the Second Sunday of each month after the 8:00AM Mass. 2. Stop by the Parish Office. 3. If the first two options do not work for you, please contact Amy Nordloh at 262/ ; amynordloh@att.net. Preparation for Sacramental Celebrations Infant Baptism: Baptism preparation sessions are held for already registered parish parents for the Catholic commitment they are making for their child. Please contact Sandy Schwalbe, extension Christian Marriage: Marriages are scheduled for parishioners who have been registered for at least one year. Preparation sessions are set up with one of our deacons, beginning as soon as a couple is engaged to be married, but no later than six months before the marriage date. Confirmation: Adult Catholics ~ Preparation is throughout the year. Please contact Sandy Schwalbe, extension Initiation into the Catholic Church: RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation; finding out more about the Catholic faith. Contact Sandy Schwalbe, extension Active Membership in St. Mary Parish is determined by the following: 1. Faithful attendance at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days. 2. Regular Support through envelopes or direct withdrawal system. 3. Participate in one Parish spiritual program, ministry or organization. 4. For Six months being a registered member of the Parish. All criteria are subject to the discretion of the Pastor. Parish News...an announcement from Father Roman Active Member Being an Active Member entitles you to use various facilities and services including the Church for Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals and other sacramental events. Parishioner status is used at the local Parochial schools. Our Mission We are a Catholic community sent forth to visibly bring the presence of Christ to the world around us. Like us on Facebook: StMaryKenoshaCatholic Weekly Inspirational Song Weekly Inspirational Video Find us at Parish Calendar & Bulletins Youth & Adult Ministry Please like us on Facebook. Stay connected and see what is happening in our community on a daily basis. Like our posts. Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. Mary Parish, There have been several changes at St. Mary over the past couple of weeks. Christine Gabron, our former Business Manager has returned to practicing law. Many of you perhaps weren t aware that Christine was an attorney while working in this capacity. We thank her for her service here at St. Mary and wish her all the best. For the time being, I have hired Steve Hejnal as our new Business Manager who will assume her responsibilities. Steve has been a parishioner here for over 37 years while volunteering in many different roles. Steve is currently the Prayer and Worship Committee Chairperson and a Lector Coordinator. We welcome Steve to our family at St. Mary s. Peace and Blessings, Father Roman 2 The Nativity of St. John the Baptist June 24, 2018

3 This Week at St. Mary Mass Intentions This Week on the Calendar Sunday June th Annual Outdoor Mass for Vocations Sunday June 24: The Nativity of St. John the Baptist 8:00AM For the Parish 10:30AM Dr. Warren and Mrs. Mary Johnson Monday June 25: Weekday 8:00AM Karen LaFontaine Tuesday June 26: Weekday 8:00AM Isadore and Theresa Brunello Wednesday June 27: Saint Cyril of Alexandria 8:00AM For the Parish Thursday June 28: Saint Irenaeus 8:00AM Rev. Joseph P. Higgins Friday June 29: Saint Peter and Saint Paul 8:00AM Mrs. Mary Johnson Saturday June 30: The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church 5:00PM Mr. Bob Althaus Sunday July 1: Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00AM For the Parish 10:30AM Mr. Donald Steinke First Friday Mass There will be no Mass on the first Friday in July; the date is July 6 th. Financial Stewardship Update Parish Support June 13, June 19, 2018 Weekly Budget: $19,423 Weekly Offering (week 51): $17,313 (Envelopes & Electronic) Difference: ($2,110) We fulfill God s plan when we share our talents and our financial gifts to help build God s kingdom on earth. 3 The Nativity of St. John the Baptist June 24, :00AM Blood Pressure Screening (9:00AM - 10:00AM Gathering Space) 9:00AM DMG-Dynamic Men s Group (Rectory Meeting Room) 7:00PM Mustard Seed (PC Library) Monday June 25 7:00PM Pastoral Council Meeting (PC Dining Room) Tuesday June 26 7:30PM Divorced & Separated Support Group (PC Library) Wednesday June 27 6:30AM Men s Group (PC Library) Thursday June 28 9:00AM Rosaries Against Abortion (in front of Planned Parenthood) 9:00AM Eucharistic Adoration (9:00AM - 8:00PM - Church) Friday June 29 8:00AM Morning Mass Saturday June 30 5:00PM Evening Mass Sunday July 1 9:00AM DMG -Dynamic Men s Group (Rectory Meeting Room) 7:00PM Mustard Seed (PC Library) Wedding Banns We pray for the following couple who is preparing for the sacrament of marriage: Jaclyn Yunker & Steven Pacheco Parish Offices Closed July 4 th We wish everyone a Blessed and Safe Independence Day! Date: Sunday, July 1 st Time: 10:00am (pre-mass music will be provided by the CYO Band & All City Parish s Choir at 9:30am) Place: Band Shell in Pennoyer Park (Some park benches will be available, however, you may want to bring your own lawn chairs.) In case of rain, the Mass will be moved to Holy Rosary at 10am. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus and CYO Band. The Celebrant will be Bishop James T. Schuerman. Choir Practice - June 26 th : If you are interested in singing with the All City Parish s Choir for the Outdoor Mass, please contact Cookie Del Conte at 262/ A choir practice will be held at Holy Rosary on Tuesday, June 26 th from 6:30pm - 7:30pm. For all other information and questions, please contact James Riese at jriese1@gmail.com or at 262/ Readings for the Week Sun: Isaiah 49:1-6/Psalm 139:1-3, 13-15, Acts 13:22-26/Luke 1:57-66, 80 Mon: 2 Kings 17:5-8, 13-15, 18/Psalm 60:3-5, 12-13/Matthew 7:1-5 Tues: 2 Kings 19: , 31-36/ Psalm 48:2-4, 10-11/Matthew 7:6, Wed: 2 Kings 22:8-13; 23:1-3/Psalm 119:33-37, 40/Matthew 7:15-20 Thurs: 2 Kings 24:8-17/Psalm 79:1-5, 8-9/ Matthew 7:21-29 Fri: Acts 12:1-11/Psalm 34:2-9/2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18/Matthew 16:13-19 Sat: Lamentations 2:2, 10-14, 18-19/ Psalm 74:1-7, 20-21/Matthew 8: 5-17 Sun: Wisdom 1:13-15, 2:23-24/Psalm 30:2, 4-6, 11-13/2 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15/Mark 5:21-43

4 St. Mary Youth, Young Adult, and Adult News... July Youth Ministry 6 th - 12 th Grade Upcoming Events for July June 23 - June 30 High School Mission Trip Marvell, Arkansas Please keep the teens, the volunteers in your prayers while they are traveling and serving on this trip. Upcoming Events for July Spots Available for trips July 8 - July 13 Mix Group Mission Trip Indianapolis, IN (Grades 6-12) Spots are still available. July 20 - July 22 (Youth Rally) Steubenville Conference Steubenville, OH (Grades 8-12) Spots are still available. Vacation Bible School (Need help) July 30 - August 2 8:30am - Noon St. Therese Parish Grounds We need Teens to volunteer to help with the mornings. We will need assistance with crafts, games and more. Come join the fun! Please contact Sandy Schwalbe at 262/ Confirmation Program High School teachers needed to share their faith with high school teens of the parish through our Confirmation program. This is an amazing way to be a part of the parish and help others grow in their faith. Training and guidance is provided. Please pray about this opportunity. Please contact Corinne Dillon at 262/ or contact Sandy Schwalbe at 262/ for more information. 4 The Nativity of St. John the Baptist June 24, 2018 Correction High School Graduate Slide Show Megan Roffers will be attending Purdue University for the 2018/19 school year. Congratulations, Megan! First Communion Pictures have arrived First Communion pictures are ready for pick up at the Parish Office. Hours are Monday - Thursday from 8:30am to 3:00pm and Friday from 8:30am to noon. Questions, please call Sandy at 262/ St. Mary Vacation Bible School July 30 th - August 2 nd, 2018 St. Therese Parish Grounds st Street Kenosha 8:30am - Noon Registration is NOW open Ages: 5-10 years or K-5 th grades Cost: $30 for 1 child; $55 for 2 children; $80 for three or more! PARENT NIGHT - AUGUST 2ND 6:00PM We will sing fun songs, do crazy crafts, eat yummy snacks, play awesome games, and more. For more information, please contact: Sandy Schwalbe at 262/ or by at sschwalbe@stmarycatholic.org Pastoral Council Agenda Monday June 25 7:00pm Parish Center Dining Room We Assemble in God s Name Opening Prayer Welcome guests/new council members/introductions We Celebrate Our Past 1. Review & Approval of the Minutes 2. Archdiocese Newsletter review 3. Parish Council Congress: date changed to Feb Church Security Presentation May 17, May 21 Meeting regarding St. Mary expansion (next Steps) 6. School Principal Update 7. New Committee Pastoral Council Liaison positions 8. New member nomination/ discernment process 9. Front Steps update We Present Our Offering Annual Comprehensive Committee Report/Discussion (10 minutes) Finance Jeffrey Swanson/Peg Malmberg/Len Hartnell Formation Peg Concannon Human Concerns Tim Lippert Stewardship Ray Schendl Worship Amy Nordloh Decisions Pending/Agenda Topics (15 minutes) Synod Implementation Pastor's Report Planning (1-3 Months) & Communication Calendar of meetings for the upcoming year July 30 or August 6 Meeting will be Pastoral Council Planning/Retreat September, November, January, March, May Extra meetings TBD as necessary We Proclaim God s Word Closing Prayer We Go Out to Love and Serve Adjournment Pray for our Mission Trip Please keep the volunteers and the teens in your prayers while they are traveling and serving on this trip. Prayers needed for the communities that they are serving. Safe travels.

5 St. Mary News, Affiliated Programs and more... Prizes Needed - Please consider donating an item that can be used as a prize. Prizes and donations can be brought to the Parish Office during normal business hours. Bakers - Do you enjoy making tasty treats? Share them at the Bakery Booth during our Festival. Watch the bulletin for drop-off times & location. Ways you can help Booth Chairpersons still needed: Corn, Sno Cones, KidZone, a co-chair for Dunk Tank, and Prize Purchaser. Consider taking this chance to get involved with the Festival. Why not team up with another family and share the fun? You don t have to fund your booth, just staff it (you have LOTS of friends and will get to know MORE!) The Festival Committee will provide support, guidance, all of the supplies and equipment. Sponsor a Table! Tables are $50 each, but donations of any amount are welcome! Checks may be placed in the offertory, dropped off or mailed to the Rectory, th Avenue, Kenosha In an envelope marked Festival with Table on the memo line. festival@stmarycatholic.org There is something for everyone! We conclude with the raffle drawing at 9:00pm on Sunday, where six lucky winners will walk away with their share of fabulous cash and prizes!!! This year s raffle prizes include: 1st Prize $5,000 Cash 2nd Prize $3,000 Cash 3rd Prize $1,500 Chicago Weekend Getaway Donated by Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home & Cremation Services 4th Prize Apple ipad Donated by Andrea & Orendorff LLP 5th Prize Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer Donated by the Landgraf Family 6th Prize Propane Patio Heater Donated by Kueny Architects, LLC THANKS TO ALL OF OUR PRIZE DONORS! Please pick up your Raffle tickets in the gathering space of church this weekend. If you know a member of the parish who is unable to pick them up, please deliver them. Don t forget to ask your family and friends to give them a chance to win. Ticket stubs and money can be dropped off at the Rectory during business hours, placed in the collection boxes in Church, or brought to the Raffle Booth at the Festival. Please come out and join us! 5 The Nativity of St. John the Baptist June 24, 2018 All Saints Catholic School Are you deciding where your child will attend school next year? Don t just take our word for it, but perhaps consider the more than 400 families that choose ASCS for their child/ren and who continue to re-enroll year after year. Our families testimonials continue to be a valuable resource to our school community. We often hear that it is those testimonies that prompt families to call us and inquire more about ASCS. The firsthand experience our families give, coupled with the quality faithfilled education that our dedicated ASCS teachers provide, makes an ASCS family testimony priceless to a discerning family that wants the best for their child. Spots available for school year. (3 year-old preschool thru 8th grade) 262/ St. Joseph Catholic Academy Eight years ago, SJCA became a preschool through high school educational community, forging a new model in Catholic school education. We are very pleased to report that our innovative school model continues to thrive, building scholars, leaders and stewards who will transform the world. Here are just a few highlights: 750 students, over 100 employees, a balanced budget, and a growing endowment. Our 86 graduating seniors were awarded over $7 million in college scholarships. Our SJCA Middle School students score significantly higher than their peers on the ACT, putting them on the path for college success and scholarship dollars. Our Elementary students test scores exceed national averages in all areas. Every SJCA students from preschool through high school attends Mass, studies Theology, attends age appropriate retreats and serves others, creating life long Catholics. If your family is interested in a high quality Catholic education, please contact our admissions office at 262/ , extension 104 or admissions@sjcawi.org for more information.

6 Welcome to St. Mary! Parish Office: th Avenue Kenosha, WI Phone: 262/ Fax: 262/ Website: Visit us on Facebook: Mass Schedule & Sacramental Celebrations Eucharist: Saturday: 5:00PM (Mass of Anticipation) Sunday: 8:00AM & 10:30AM Daily: 8:00AM Holy Days: As published in the bulletin. Eucharistic Adoration: 9:00AM - 8:00PM Thursdays; First Friday after 7:00PM Mass until 10:00PM in Church First Friday Mass: 7:00PM Sacrament of Reconciliation: First & Third Saturday; 4:00PM-4:30PM or by appointment Communion for the Sick: Please call our parish office. Sacrament of Anointing: Please call our parish office. Affiliated Ministries & Organizations Ministry of HOPE/Funeral Luncheons...262/ Elizabeth s Closet / Gym Venue Rental Dan Cairo Call...262/ St. Vincent DePaul help line...262/ Ext Prayer Line / prayerline@stmarycatholic.org. available 24/7 All Saints Catholic School North Campus...262/ South Campus...262/ Saints in Training / St. Joseph Catholic Academy...Robert Freund, President Lower Campus / Upper Campus / Little Lancer Preschool / Pastoral Council Amy Nordloh, Chairperson.....amynordloh@att.net John P. Higgins, Trustee.....jhiggins001@wi.rr.com 262/ Peggy Malmberg, Trustee...pmalmbe@wi.rr.com 262/ Members Peg Concannon.....prconcannon70@gmail.com Len Hartnell loct24c@aol.com Tim Lippert timothyjlippert@gmail.com Ray Schendl pschendl@msn.com Jeffrey Swanson jeff-swanson@live.com Richard Thoune dickthoune@yahoo.com Parish Staff Directory Pastor Father Roman Stikel Deacon Jim Francois ...mapaswa@sbcglobal.net Deacon Ron Lesjak ...ronlesjak@gmail.com Deacon Wilson Shierk wilssyl@sbcglobal.net Pastoral Minister Judy Francois Phone..262/ Business Manager Steve Hejnal shejnal@stmarycatholic.org...ext Pastoral Associate of Communications...Pauletta Lyons plyons@stmarycatholic.org......ext Administrative Assistant Janice Schmidbauer jschmidbauer@stmarycatholic.org...ext Contributions/Administrative Assistant...Jane Jurca jjurca@stmarycatholic.org......ext Parish Office Theresa Diliberti tdiliberti@stmarycatholic.org....ext Pastoral Musician Theresa Setter settert@stmarycatholic.org....ext Christian Formation Director of Child/Early Adolescent.....Sandy Slivon Slivons@stmarycatholic.org Ext.4158 Director of Youth & Adult Ministry...Corinne Dillon corinned@stmarycatholic.org...,....ext Administrative Assistant....Sandy Schwalbe sschwalbe@stmarycatholic.org....ext.4150 Hearing Amplifiers Available for Mass. Ask an Usher or a Greeter. USCCB Religious Liberty Chairman announces Religious Freedom Week from June 22-29, Catholics across the United States are encouraged to pray and act in support of religious liberty at home and abroad during Serving Others in God s Love. Looking for a Parish? If you are new to the area or looking for a parish, please consider joining us. Call the parish office to receive more information. New Parishioner Registration takes place after the 8:00AM Mass the second Sunday of each month. Normal Parish Office Hours Monday - Thursday: 8:30AM - 3:00PM Friday: 8:30AM - 12:00PM Bulletin Submissions are due by 12:00PM (Noon) Monday morning to Pauletta Lyons at plyons@stmarycatholic.org

7 Deacon Wilson s Wisdom... EVERY CHILD S NAME From the creation narrative in the book of Genesis the Lord said: Whatever the man called every living creature, that was its name. In the world of first century Israel, a name often indicated not only the identity of a person, but also their mission. The Lord s messenger said to Mary, You will name your son Jesus, and to Zechariah, You will name your son John. From our first reading we hear Isaiah proclaim: The Lord called me from birth, from my mother s womb he gave me my name. And his mission: I will make you a light to the nations Today, when parents bring their child to church to be baptized, the first question asked of them is: What name have you given your child? Taking into account family traditions and family favorites, the list of names is narrowed down to one---the name given to the newborn child for all eternity. Today s gospel retells the story of the naming and birth of John the Baptist, a story similar to the naming and birth of Jesus himself. Both were named by divine messenger, both were born to women the world did not expect to become mothers, and both were named for a vital mission destined to change the world. This son born to Zechariah and Elizabeth was named John, which means in Hebrew: Yahweh s gift or Yahweh has shown favor. It was John s mission to prepare the way for the coming of Jesus. John became the herald proclaiming a message to make ready the world for the long awaited Messiah. It was John who first emerged upon the scene strong in spirit, with a voice powerful and prophetic, attracting and challenging many. He was the last of the Old Testament prophets---a fierce man with a fierce message whose speech and manner generated a large following. He played the role for which he had been born. John was God s voice, but Jesus is the word. John spoke of the promise, but Jesus is the fulfillment of the promise. John preached repentance, We are a generation of John the Baptists. and Jesus brought forgiveness. John called for justice and conversion of heart, while Jesus made available the grace that enables change and spiritual growth. While the name of John the Baptist is intimately connected to Jesus, John humbly reminded all who listened: What do you suppose that I am? I am not he. Behold, one is coming after me; I am not worthy to unfasten the sandals of his feet. The people who witnessed John s birth remarked: What then will this child be? For surely the hand of the Lord was with him. That same question is asked of us. What will we be? For surely the hand of the Lord is upon us. The Lord calls us from birth---from our Mother s womb and names us. We have been baptized as prophets followers of Jesus who can see clearly the signs of the times, and speak out against injustice, violence and poverty in all its various and hideous forms. We are a generation of John the Baptists who have inherited his role as herald demanding conversion and justice. We prepare the way of the Lord by living and acting in such a way that we proclaim to the world, See John---See Jesus! See me---see Jesus! It becomes our mission to turn the world upside down so that we reshape it back to the paradise from which it came. ~ Deacon Wilson Shierk (262) Fax accurateprintcom@sbcglobal.net of Kenosha Dan & Ann Kurpis Owner, Manager Parish Members th Place (262) Fax Hr. Service th Street Kenosha, WI Auto Home Bonds Business th Ave. A, Kenosha MICHAEL PRINCIPE PLUMBING INC. Sales & Service MP # Ave Greenhouse & Garden Center Specializing In Flower & Vegetable Plants For Your Garden Shrubs Perennials Roses 9140 Cooper Road JS POKORNY COMPANY INC. GENERAL CONTRACTOR Residential Commercial State Licensed Fully Insured Free Estimates Kenosha Oral Surgery Dale Willoughby D.D.S th Ave. Kenosha, Wi info@kenoshaoralsurgery.com Dick s Roof Repair Service, Inc th Street Siding Windows Gutters Kenosha Racine Fax Website: $30 OFF WITH THIS AD B 4C

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