Pastor: Fr. David Timmerman

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1 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 16, 2018 Pastor: Fr. David Timmerman Parkview Dr. Milton, WI S. Saint Joseph Circle Edgerton, WI Phone: After Hours Emergencies: Fax: Website: Parish Business Administrator: Vicki Kersten Faith Formation Administrator: Sabrina Elsen Faith Formation Admin Assistant: Paul Schultz Music Coordinator: Doreen Houge Liturgy Coordinator: Lisa Meyers Phone: Fax: Website: Parish Administrator: Theresa Slein Coordinator of Religious Education: Paul Jozwiak Director of Facilities & Maintenance: Jon Peterson

2 Sat. Sept. 15 Sun. Sept. 16 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. (St. Mary) Deceased Members of the Joe & Anna Pakes family (St. Joseph) Edwin Kania (St. Mary) Deceased Members of Lloyd Klosterman Family, Tom Eiteuner (St. Joseph) St. Joseph & St. Mary Parishioners Mon. Sept. 17 No Mass Tues. Sept. 18 No Mass Wed. Sept. 19 No Mass Thurs. Sept. 20 8:00 a.m. (St. Joseph) Robert Timmerman Fri. Sept. 21 8:00 a.m. (St. Joseph) Betty Ward Sat. Sept. 22 Sun. Sept. 23 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. (St. Joseph) Wedding: James D. Siegert & Jaclyn S. Martin (St. Mary) St. Mary & St. Joseph Parishioners (St. Joseph) Frances Bolles & Augusta Matyszczak (St. Mary) Malcolm & Betty Cullen (St. Joseph) Helen Hardy Brothers Monday, September 17 Thursday, September 20 1 Corinthians 11:17-26, 33 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Psalm 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 17 Psalm 118:1b-2, 16ab-17, 28 Luke 7:1-10 Luke 7:36-50 Tuesday, September 18 Friday, September 21 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 27-31a Ephesians 4:1-7, Psalm 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5 Psalm 19:2-3, 4-5 Luke 7:11-17 Matthew 9:9-13 Wednesday, September 19 Sunday, September 23 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 Wisdom 2:12, Psalm 33:2-3, 4-5, 12, 22 Psalm 54:3-4, 5, 6-8 Luke 7:31-35 James 3:18-4:3 Mark 9:30-37

3 Please keep these parishioners and family members in your prayers: Dorothy Bomkamp Dakota Frank Daniels Bob Dibble Marilyn Erspamer Anna Furlano Tracy Guenther Mary Hagen Jim Holterman Bill Hupp Don Hying Jim Jenkins Marion Kaiser Theresa Kingsbury Kathleen Knight Loren Krueger Scot Nelson Bob Pakes Kathy Rand Barb Rogan Rob Rosa Harry Saalfeld Gertrude Slein Kathy Trimberger Letitia Tyrrell Bob Urban Brett Urban Stewardship: A Way of Life 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. Mark 8:34 When we truly believe that all we have is a gift from God, then we must be willing to give up some things so that we can share our blessings as God intended. Living a stewardship lifestyle means not only being responsible for our own life, but the lives of others as well. WORD OF LIFE: Sometimes our actions speak for themselves; other times, words are needed. Whatever the situation, Jesus knows how to speak to each person s heart; we simply need to follow where he leads. USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities How to Build a Culture Of Life

4 Sat/Sun, Sept. 15/16: Renovation Fundraiser Q&A after mass Sun., Sept. 16: Parish Dinner 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. No Sunday Donuts Mon., Sept. 17: Parish offices closed Wed., Sept. 19 3:30 p.m. RE begins Grades 1-5 6:30 p.m. RE begins Grades 6-12 Thurs, Sept. 20: 6:30 p.m. CCW Meeting 7:00 p.m. KC Meeting 7:00 p.m. RCIA (location TBD) Sun., Sept. 23: 10:30 a.m. RE begins 4K/5K 11:30 a.m. Sunday Donuts September 22 & 23 Extraordinary Ministers 5:30 p.m. Barb Steponkus, Melanie Wentler 10:30 a.m. Chris Severson, Leslie Skertchly Lectors 5:30 p.m. Roland Breunig 10:30 a.m. Patti Behrens Mass Servers 5:30 p.m. Carmen Crandall, Shane Crandall 10:30 a.m. Emma Fox, Peyton Fox, Jack Fox Greeters 5:30 p.m. 1. Brian Kachlic 2. Mary Ann Rademacher 3. Dona Pratt 10:30 a.m. 1. Mary Syverson 2. Linda Wolff 3. George Hatzinger Please keep these parishioners and family members in your prayers. Carlyn Tom Cindy Roy Jill S. Severson Sue D. Cindy Bruce Tully Jim Jake Beatrice L. John Winner Daryl L. Gracie Tammy Dee Matt Katie Ron Hatlen Cathy P. Joey Hamann Jim Rademacher Linda Hatton Karen P. Cathy Linda Schumacher Marguerite Hubbard Jeffrey Pipitone Susan Watson Mary Ann Rademacher Mary Linsley Sue & Jim Newcomb Marge Hollenberger Annette Nagle Wendy Oren Werner Last Bill Dalton Pat Spray Diane Stearns Shannyn Olson Ron Webb Barb Collins Kay Harding Nancy Lietz

5 PLEASE NOTE: The parish office will be closed for business on Monday, September 17, 24 and October 1. This was approved by the Pastoral Council in order to close-out the church fiscal year and become up-to-date on offertory postings. Thank you very much for your patience and understanding. FIFTH SUNDAY ROSARY: St. Joseph Knights of Columbus will lead the Rosary on September 29 and 30, beginning 25 minutes before the weekend Masses. The Knights 5th Sunday" program is designed to bring parishioners together in a spiritual activity and promote devotion to Mary. Please join us! TRAVELING CHALICE: This week, the Traveling Chalice will be in the home of Pat Spray or via Theresa@stjoeedgerton.org TRAVELING CHALICE PROGRAM: St. Joseph is looking for parishioners to host our Traveling Chalice. Here s how it works: You sign-up in the Vestibule for the weekend that works best for you to pick-up the Chalice. At the end of the mass of your choosing, Father Dave will announce your name. You will come forward and receive the Traveling Chalice, which is encased. At your home, you pray in front of the Chalice and your prayer intention is for Vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Then, on the following weekend you will bring the Chalice back to St. Joseph so the next family can host. Please prayerfully consider becoming a host for this beautiful ministry. Sign-up sheets are available in the Vestibule James D. Siegert & Jaclyn S. Martin ADDITIONAL PLANT WATERERS NEEDED: St. Joseph is in need of additional volunteers to water and maintain the plants inside the church and around the baptismal font once a week. Please prayerfully consider this ministry and contact Theresa Slein at Collection from September 2, 2018 Envelopes 3, Offertory Total 4, Collection from September 9, 2018 Envelopes 3, Offertory Total 3,710.25

6 September 22 & 23 Fourth Sunday of the Month Reader One 4:00 p.m. Val Crofts 9:00 a.m. Don Roberts Reader Two 4:00 p.m. Rick Elbert* 9:00 a.m. Ron Kaiser Commentator 4:00 p.m. Frank Bua 9:00 a.m. Lou Pins* Musician 4:00 p.m. Bob Berger 9:00 a.m. Bob Berger Cantor 4:00 p.m. Kelly Schauf 9:00 a.m. Mike Ryder Servers 4:00 p.m. Gavin Bartels, Grace Crofts 9:00 a.m. Justin Scherdin, Ryan Scherdin, Regan Scherdin Extraordinary Ministers 4:00 p.m. Rob Dugenske, Dave Matthusen, Peggy Mayfield 9:00 a.m. Joe Sesek, Julie Gaddini, Marci Brandt Ushers 4:00 p.m. Ron Yoss, Donald Reif, Ed Butler, Brian Cross, Ross Veitenheimer, Dennis Witek 9:00 a.m. Larry Kapheim, Roger Schrader, Barry Brandt, Harold Hanauska, Donnie Owens Sacristan 4:00 p.m. Dennis and Sandy Witek 9:00 a.m. Sun. Sept. 16: 10:00 a.m. Consoling the Heart of Jesus in the Ark. 10:00 a.m. Family Ministry in the center. 9:00 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. High School in the lower level. 5:30 p.m. Middle School in the center. 6:00 p.m. Harvest Festival Team meeting in Ark. Tues. Sept. 18: 4:00 p.m. K-6 FF classes. NO Confessions Holy Hour is cancelled this evening. Wed. Sept. 19: 4:00 p.m. K-6 FF classes. 6:00 p.m. Women s Ministry in Edgerton at The Healing Garden. Fri. Sept. 21: 8:30 a.m. St. Monica s Circle will meet with rosemary Schafer at Abib s Family Restaurant. Sun. Sept. 23: 10:00 a.m. Consoling the Heart of Jesus in the Ark. 3:00 p.m. Michael Mette Concert GIFTS Men s Shelter *Denotes Check-In Person

7 Collection From Last Week (September 9, 2018) Weekly Income Needs 8, Envelopes 5, Offertory ACH Auto-Debit Deficit -2, Fiscal Year-To-Date Contributions YTD Income Needs 90, YTD Envelopes & ACH 77, YTD Offertory 5, Deficit -7, Collection from last year (September 10, 2017) Envelopes 4, Offertory ACH Auto-Debit NOTE: Weekly and YTD income listed above does not include non-offertory income (tuition, fundraising, memorials, etc.) Greg & Stacy Skemp and their children Bryce and McKinley. Week 37: Sandy Tieglman THANK YOU BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMISSION: For trimming the dead branches from the maple trees that line Parkview Drive and resurfacing and painting the cross at the east entrance. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! THANK YOU ST. MARY FUNERAL WORKERS / KITCHEN CLEANING CREW!!! We would like to take this opportunity to extend a HUGE thank you to our funeral lunch workers who came into the parish kitchen this past week and cleaned from the ceiling to the floor, and everything in between. It has been years (if ever) since this has been done and the end result is incredible!! This week the Traveling Chalice will be in the home of David and Melanie Lee family Please pray for Vocations

8 ST. MARY WOMEN S MINISTRY: All ladies are invited to attend our next meeting as we gear up for fall! Join us in the Healing Garden, located behind Edgerton Hospital, on Wednesday September 19 at 6:00 p.m. Edgerton Hospital address is N. Sherman Road, just off Highway 59 West between Milton and Edgerton. The Gardens are past the front entrance and all the way through the parking lot on your right. After the meeting, join us for dinner in Edgerton to spend time meeting new friends and catching up with old friends. Any questions please call Donna Curley or curleydonna5@gmail.com PLANT WATERERS NEEDED AT ST. MARY! Our plants inside the church need to be watered once per week. Currently we have just 2 people who care for our plants. We are in need of 3 more so that everyone is responsible for only one watering per month. This job takes only 10 minutes and could be done after the weekend Mass or after the Tuesday weekday Mass. Please let Lisa ( or lisa.meyers.sm@gmail.com) know if you can help out. VATICAN II S CONSTITUTION ON THE SACRED LITURGY: The Office of Worship is hosting a series of workshops called, This Sacred Council: An In-Depth Study of the SecondVatican Council s Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy.All sessions are led by renowned liturgical scholar Abbot Marcel Rooney, OSB. His informative and enjoyable presentations make these sessions appropriate for anyone who participates in the Church s liturgies. The workshop is especially geared toward parishioners who simply want to know how to celebrate the liturgy more fully so that their lives may bear abundant fruit! The sessions will be held on Saturdays, September 29, November 17, January 19, February 16 and March 16, all from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Holy Name Heights (702 S. High Point Road in Madison). You may come to one or to all five! The sessions are free (a voluntary offering will be accepted at each session). To learn more or to register, go to Rooney or call (608) Confessions (all are welcome to attend at either parish): No Confessions at St. Mary on Tuesday, September 18 St. Joseph every Saturday following mass Also by appointment with Fr. Dave

9 ANNUAL STEAK FRY: A reminder to Milton KC members that our annual Steak Fry is Sunday, September 23. Fellowship starts at 3:30 p.m. with dinner at 5:00 p.m. The concert at St. Mary Parish should be over by 4:30 p.m., which will give you a chance to have dinner with friends. The Steak Fry is at Dennis and Sandy Witek s residence, 4003 Mullen Dr, Janesville. Please call with your reservation by September 16 so we can get an order placed. Also, please let Sandy or Dennis know if you can bring a dish to pass. Please call (home) or (cell) by the 16th. Cost is $8 for an 8-oz ribeye dinner with beverage included. TEC RETREAT #174 Coming to St. Cecilia at Wisconsin Dells: October at noon. TEC (Together Encountering Christ) is an intergenerational movement of the Catholic Church especially designed to help Catholics grow in our love for Jesus, our Catholic Church, and our neighbors. Although it is an amazing experience for anyone over 15 years of age, it can be especially rewarding for those of us who desire to deepen our Faith. Also youth who are preparing for or have been recently Confirmed and those adults in the RCIA program have benefited greatly from their TEC experience. This is also an invitation for those who have already experienced a TEC to come and help by working on team. Fr. Eric Sternberg and Fr. Greg Ihm is the Spiritual Directors. Jeff Jackson is the lay director and can be reached at jefljackson@gmail.com or Applications and more information about TEC can be found in brochures that may be available on your parish bulletin board. EDGERTON OUTREACH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We are in need of volunteers in the following areas: Cashier: Fridays from 12-2 (and substitute cashiers) Food Pantry Baby Stuff: minimum of 2 hours per week, any time you are available Clothing Sorting Price Electronics Flexible Hours!!! Please call Tanya at: or THANK YOU! Your Catholic Faith On-Demand CODE: 7AH4V4 Register today! * Free subscription *

10 The following businesses have been very generous to our September 16 th dinner and bazaar. Their kindness and support is greatly appreciated. Please remember them when you are shopping or need their services. We are all community! Thompson Investments American Family Insurance Apfel Funeral Home Steponkus Tax Service Roethe, Pope, Roethe Law Service LLP Burns Service Station Creative Arts School Albrecht Funeral Home Finco Concrete Pats Realty Nelson-Young Lumber Co Jerry & Bill Fox Construction Peterson Chiropractic Steve s Hwy 51 Auto Repair Petry Chiropractic Oren s Auto Body & Carwash FACTS ABOUT PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS Christians remain one of the most persecuted religious groups in the world. While Christian persecution takes many forms, it is defined as any hostility experienced as a result of identification with Christ. Christians throughout the world continue to risk imprisonment, loss of home and assets, torture, beheadings, rape and even death as a result of their faith. Trends show that countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East are intensifying persecution against Christians, and perhaps the most vulnerable are Christian women, who often face double persecution for faith and gender. According to Open- Doors, an organization serving persecuted Christians world-wide, every month: *255 Christians are killed*, *104 are abducted*, *180 Christian women are raped, sexually harassed or forced into marriage*, *66 churches are attacked*, and *160 Christians are detained without trial and imprisoned* World Watch List is an annually published global indicator of countries where human and religious rights are being violated and those countries most vulnerable to societal unrest and destabilization. According to its research: 215 million Christians experience high levels of persecution in the countries on the World Watch List. This represents 1 in 12 Christians worldwide. North Korea is ranked number 1 (for the 17th consecutive year) as the most dangerous country for Christians. During the World Watch List 2018 reporting period: 3,066 Christians were killed; 1,252 were abducted; 1,020 were raped or sexually harassed; and 793 churches were attacked. Islamic Oppression fuels Christian persecution in 8 of the top 10 countries. THE TOP TEN COUNTRIES WHERE IT S MOST DANGEROUS TO FOLLOW JESUS: North Korea, Afghanistan, Somalia, Sudan, Pakistan, Eritrea, Libya, Iraq, Yemen, Iran

11 MAJOR TRENDS IN CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION THE SPREAD OF RADICAL ISLAM: Islamic oppression is one of the most widely recognized sources of persecution for Christians in the world today and it continues to spread aiming to bring many parts of the world under Sharia law. The movement, which often results in Islamic militancy and the persecution of Christians, is expanding in Asia (Philippines, Bangladesh, Indonesia) and Africa (Egypt, Nigeria, Somalia). THE RISE OF RELIGIOUS NATIONALISM: In a resort to preserve power, insecure governments are using the country s majority religion to marginalize Christians and other religious minorities. This phenomenon has been observed in some parts of Asia with Hindu nationalism (India, Nepal) and Buddhist nationalism (Myanmar, Sri Lanka) both gaining ground. INTENSE CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION IN CENTRAL ASIA: Christian persecution in Central Asia is on the rise in countries like Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. There is a grassroots revival of Islam in Central Asia, and that means more pressure from the nationalist pro-islamic governments and within society causing increased persecution levels on two fronts. In addition to these findings, Nicaraguan churches, Catholics and Priests have increasingly come under attack. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS RESPONSES: Since 2014, the KC Christian Refugee Relief Fund has committed more than $17 million to aid persecuted Christians in Iraq, Syria and the surrounding region. In 2016, the Knights led a major advocacy and publicity campaign in support of the U.S. congressional and state department declarations of genocide, producing a nearly 300 page report on ISIS genocide against Christians and gathering 140,000 signatures for a petition calling for the declaration of the genocide. The Knights of Columbus has also advocated for U.S. government relief funds to be directed to those communities targeted for genocide by ISIS. KC support for persecuted religious minorities in the Middle East is consistent with the Order s tradition of standing for religious liberty and diversity since its founding more than a century ago. Among the projects to which Knights of Columbus funding has been committed are: Resettlement of the town of Karamles in Nineveh (Iraq), General relief in Syria, New housing units in Iraq, Assistance for Christians targeted by ISIS in Egypt, Assistance for Christian refugee programs in Lebanon and Jordan, Food programs in Iraq, Rental assistance for displaced Christians in Iraq St. Joseph KC Council supports the work done by the KC Christian Relief Fund and asks the members of St. Joseph Parish to help in this effort. Following the weekend Masses on September 22/23, members of the KCs will accept donations in the church lobbies. St. Joseph Council has pledged to match all funds raised from parishioners up to $500 with all money to be donated to the Knights of Columbus Relief Fund. Please support those around the world who are persecuted because they follow Jesus.

12 Sunday, October 21 Dinner and Drawings Country Store: Craft projects, canned goods and fresh vegetables are needed for the Country Store! You can bring your non-perishable donations to the parish office during regular business hours. Harvest Festival Sponsorship: As in the past, we are asking for sponsors for our Harvest Festival. Whether you own a business, your employer would like to sponsor or you would like to sponsor as an individual or family, please contact Vicki at the parish office or victoria.kersten1@gmail.com $100 Donation: Your business or family name will be posted at church; you are listed as a Festival Sponsor in our weekly bulletin and online and your information will be printed on the placemats and displayed in a table top holder at the Festival dinner. Mini Raffles: Any and all items are most welcome again this year. Our popular theme baskets are very well received. Samples and sign-up sheets will be located in the Gathering Space. Raffle Tickets: If you have not picked up your packet of Raffle Tickets, please do so in the Gathering Space. Remember, tickets will not be mailed this year due to postal regulations. Rosary Rally Saturday, October 13 at noon St. Mary, Milton by the Mary Statue (corner of Parkview Drive & St. Mary Street) Rain or Shine Questions? Contact Evie Nett You are invited to a Public Square Rosary Rally, sponsored by America Needs Fatima, as one of over 23,000 rallies to take place all across the United States on that day. Please join us in offering reparation for the sins and offenses committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary and to fervently pray for the conversion of the United States. Will you join me and other Catholics on this very important day?

13 SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, October 21 Dinner and Drawings American Awards & Promotions, LLC Andy Weberpal, Century21 Affiliated Angie McNally Badger Veterinary Hospital, Inc. Baker Tilly Bank of Milton Bart s Auto Repair Beatrice Steely Belle s of St. Mary Cari Henning, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Debra Cross, CFP, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones The Diamond Center First Community Bank Hammer Chiropractic Harbor Recreation, Inc. Jim & Peggy O Leary Farms Julia Foster-Armstrong, DDS and Zachary Gregerson, DDS Kasey Reed, Sugar Creek Mutual Ins. Lanair Products, LLC Larry & Mary Kapheim Lou Pins, Window Genie Marni Janisch - Head to Toe McCarthy Law Office Mike Sessler, Briggs Realty Group Northleaf Winery, LLC Oren s Auto Body & Carwash PV Services LLC R&W Heating & Cooling Ron & Jean Theis Ron & Marion Kaiser Rudy Gaddini, State Farm Insurance Shear Madness Southern Wisconsin News St. Mary Council of Catholic Women St. Mary Knights of Columbus #6547 Steponkus Tax Service Tom Reed Farms Vi-Tech Int l

14 High School City-Wide Youth Group Kick-off is Saturday, September29 6:30-9:00 p.m. at Nativity House Nativity of Mary, Janesville All students in grades 9-12 from ALL parishes are invited to come for a free pizza dinner, meet other Catholic high school students, learn about the faith, and play games!! or call Matt McDonald with questions: 0229mcdonam@gmail.com OR Adults are welcome to come and help as well! QUO VADIS Men s Discernment Group: Interested in discovering God s call for your life? Join Fr. Greg for prayer, talks, discussion, food and fun! Fridays from 6:30-9:00 p.m. at Holy Name Heights, Madison. First meeting is October 12. For more information, call Fr. Greg at or Lorie Ballweg at ORDER OF FRIAR SERVANTS OF MARY: On behalf of the Servite Friars serving in Zululand, South Africa, I would like to thank you for your generosity in the donations made after I preached on September 8 and 9. Please continue to support all the Church s mission with your prayer and financial contributions. Fr. Paul Gins, O.S.M.

15 MJM7 IN CONCERT Sunday, September 3:00 p.m. St. Mary, Milton Michael James Mette and family will join us at 9:00 a.m. Mass on September 23, followed by a concert at 3:00 p.m. in our parish center. Their band has been accepted as a presenter at World Youth Day with Pope Francis in Panama City, Panama in January, 2019! music is a modern reflection of his faith blending alternative rock with faith-based lyrics. The concert is 90 minutes in length and will include performances from the whole family, lights, video, music and testimonies. Michael travels the country with his wife of 18 years, Michelle and their seven young children. His A free-will offering will be collected. CDs will be available for purchase.

16 ST. OLAF FALL FESTIVAL: Saturday, October 6 Holy Hustle 5K run/2m walk. Registration at 7:00 a.m. register at: Sunday, October 7 Chicken & Ham Buffet style dinner Serving 11:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Carry-outs available. Adults: $11; Children (4-12) $5.50; under 3 FREE Raffle Grand Prize: $5,000 CASH plus more! Activities include: Silent Auction, Kid Games, Baked Goods (including Sinsinawa Bread) Crafts/Jewelry, Food Stand, and Religious Items NATIVITY OF MARY, JANESVILLE: Fall Festival, the Farmer s Market/ Taste of St. Mary s is SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 from 9:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. in the parking lot. Come to experience the great Taste of St. Mary s, farmer s market, crafts, bakery, kids activities, musical entertainment, raffle and much, much more! New this year We will take orders for poinsettias, to be picked up in early December. Four colors available: Red, White, Pink or Jingle Bells. Also new we will accept Credit/ Debit cards at the Festival for your purchases. *Credit/Debit cards may not be used to pay for raffle tickets. Raffle tickets are available to purchase for a chance to win prizes. ST. JOHN VIANNEY FALL FESTIVAL: Sunday, October 7 from 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. EDGERTON UNITED METHODIST PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Saturday, September 22 from 8:00-10:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to this FREE event. 112 Albion St., Edgerton. EDGERTON UNITED METHODIST AUTUMN DINNER: Monday, October 15 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Delicious 1/4 baked chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, braised red cabbage, squash, green beans, pie & ice cream, beverage. Adults: $10; Children 5 and under: $5. Take out available. 112 Albion St, Edgerton

17 "...you will be my witnesses... to the ends of the earth. (Acts 1:8) The resurrected Jesus directed the apostles with these words and, as His followers, we have the same instructions. Each year on the third Sunday of September we recognize the importance of the Church s teaching ministry and those who serve in it. The theme for Catechetical Sunday and this year s faith formation focus is Enlisting Witnesses for Jesus Christ. Catechesis is the process of handing on the faith and involves the lifelong effort of forming people into witnesses to Christ, says the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops on their website. You ll notice that the theme doesn t just say to be a witness for Jesus which has been our duty since Baptism but to enlist others to do the same. In scripture, Jesus gives us plenty of examples for how to do this, and this weekend s Gospel summarizes the conditions of discipleship: Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and that of the gospel will save it (Mark 8:34b- 35). Being a Christian witness is a rough road filled with potholes, constant construction, and occasional flooding, in a world that grows increasingly hostile to the message of love offered by Jesus. What we say, what we do, and the life we lead present the face of Christ to the world. After all, our dismissal instructions at the end of Mass are to Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life. The reason the apostles were credible witnesses was because they had met and knew the person of Jesus Christ, and had formed a personal relationship with him. The influence of a faithful witness cannot be underestimated. I had the privilege of being present when my uncle, Fr. Tom Schmied, died this past Monday evening after suffering painfully from bone cancer. He belonged to the Capuchin order (an offshoot of the Franciscans) and spent most of his priestly ministry as an itinerant preacher in Wisconsin and Michigan, filling in when resident priests took ill or went on vacation or sabbatical. In his final assignment in Saginaw, he ministered to the congregation right up until he was physically unable to so three weeks ago. As he took his last breaths, I bent close to his ear so he could hear what I had to say over the din of the oxygen machine. Thank you for being a witness with your life. Paul Schultz

18 Registration Continues saintmarymilton.org/faith_formation.html Save $25 when you register by September 21st! ENLISTING WITNESSES FOR JESUS CHRIST VOLUNTEERS NEEDED THIS YEAR: Why is it important for a child to have faith in God? Maybe it s about being reunited in Heaven one day? Maybe it s Jesus Christ s message of LOVE. Come and share YOUR reason. TOTS (birth to 3 and older): 2 needed Seeds (3-5 years) starts Oct. 7: Mary Kapheim and Mary Lanser Family Ministry starts Sept. 16: Jane Graves, Donna Curley, Christine Stocks, Jennifer Markham, and Sabrina. Elementary Tuesday 4-5:15 p.m. (K-6) - starts Sept. 18: Kindergarten/1st grade - Mary Kay Sitter and Jamie Panici 2nd/3rd grade - Renee Hegberg and Andrea Johnson grades Staci Budworth, Joyce Albright and 1 needed Elementary Wednesday 4-5:15 p.m. (K-6) - starts Sept. 19: Kindergarten/1st grade - Julie Miller, Jessica Bielharz and Leigh Kuelz 2nd/3rd grade - Lisa Perkins, Clarence Lornson and Sherry Rautenberg grades Laurel Shulze, Kaylie Fuhrman and Jessica Sheetz Middle School meets from 5:30-7:30 Sunday starts Sept. 16 7th grade: Scott & Toni Fischer and 2 needed 8th grade: Jelaine Olsen, Andrea Simon and 2 needed High school meets from 9-11:30 a.m. or 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sundays starts Sept. 16 Freshman (morning): Lori Davis and 1 needed Freshman (evening): Michele Scherdin and Becky Cole Sophomore (morning): Katie Lilla and 1 needed Sophomore (evening): Kristin Jaecks and Lisa Ryan Juniors/Seniors: Emily Eckert Contact Sabrina at (608) or sabrina.elsen1@gmail.com for more info!!

19 GIFTS MEN S SHELTER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: It s time once again for St. Mary and CrossPointe Church to co-host the GIFTS Men s Shelter. Beginning Sunday, September 23 through Saturday, September 29 volunteers are needed for meals, to work at the shelter, and especially overnight. Sign-up at the volunteer tab of St. Mary s website, saintmarymilton.org/ Volunteers.html Or call St. Mary parish office at Catechetical Sunday: September 16, 2018 Have you volunteered to help teach our children their Catholic faith? Volunteer opportunities are still available! Question for the Week Based on this weekend s readings and gospel, these questions, for adults and children, can be used for personal reflection or as the basis for faith-sharing. 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Sept. 15/16) Faith and Works Reading I Isaiah 50:4-9a (Salvation through the Lord's servant) Reading II James 2:14-18 (Faith and good works) Gospel Mark 8:27-35 (Jesus foretells His Death and Resurrection) Key Passage Faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead. But someone will say, You have faith and I have works. Show me your faith apart from your works, and I by my works will show you my faith. (James 2:17 18) Adult: Why should faith always lead to good works? Child: What good works can you do to show your faith in Jesus?

20 837 Parkview Dr. Milton, WI S. Saint Joseph Circle Edgerton, WI