Pastor: Fr. David Timmerman

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1 Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 15, 2017 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 Liturgy Coordinator: Theresa Slein Music Coordinator: Doreen Houge Phone: Fax: Website: Parish Office Administrator: Mary Ann Ivey Coordinator of Religious Education: Paul Jozwiak Director of Facilities & Maintenance: Jon Peterson

2 Sat. Oct. 14 Sun. Oct. 15 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. (St. Mary) Deceased Members of Emil & Mary Nelson (St. Joseph) St. Joseph & St. Mary Parishes (St. Mary) Edwin & Mary Stabler (St. Joseph) Anna Croft & Augie Pecaro Mon. Oct. 16 8:30 a.m. (St. Mary) Morning Prayer Tues. Oct. 17 8:30 a.m. (St. Mary) Joe & Marian Williams Wed. Oct :00 a.m. (St. Mary) Funeral: Tom Elsen Thurs. Oct. 19 8:00 a.m. (St. Joseph) Cecil & Mary Mehring Fri. Oct. 20 8:00 a.m. (St. Joseph) Celestine Stegeman Sat. Oct. 21 Sun. Oct. 22 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. (St. Mary) Wedding: Adam Lanser & Kaylee Cullen (St. Mary) St. Mary & St. Joseph Parishioners (St. Joseph) Living and Deceased Members of the Claude Radermacher and Vils Families (St. Mary) William & Eleanor McNally (St. Joseph) Ted Syverson Confessions (all are welcome to attend at either parish): St. Mary on Tuesday from 5:00-6:00 p.m. St. Joseph every Saturday following mass Also by appointment with Fr. Dave Monday, October 16 Thursday, October 19 Romans 1:1-7 Romans 3:21-30 Psalm 98:1bcde, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 Psalm 130:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6ab Luke 11:29-32 Luke 11:47-54 Tuesday, October 17 Friday, October 20 Romans 1:16-25 Romans 4:1-5 Psalm 19:2-3, 4-5 Psalm 32:1b-2,. 5, 11 Luke 11:37-41 Luke 12:1-7 Wednesday, October 18 Sunday, October 22 2 Timothy 4:9-17b Isaiah 45:1, 4-6 Psalm 145:10-11, 12-13ab, Psalm 96:1, 3, 4-5, 7-8, 9-10 Luke 10:1-9 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5b Matthew 22:15-21

3 Please keep these parishioners and family members in your prayers: Dorothy Bomkamp Dakota Frank Daniels Bob Dibble Marilyn Erspamer Nicki Furlano Tracy Guenther Mary Hagen Ray Heisz Jim Holterman Bill Hupp Don Hying Jim Jenkins Marion Kaiser Matt Keller Theresa Kingsbury Kathleen Knight Adelynn (Addie) Meister Scot Nelson Barbara Palkki Alden Peterson Kathy Rand Barb Rogan Rob Rosa Harry Saalfeld William & Gertrude Slein Tom Tierney Kathy Trimberger Letitia Tyrrell Brett Urban Stewardship: A Way of Life 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time My God will supply whatever you need Philippians 4:19 God really hopes provide for those who are grateful and generous. This is very difficult for people that don t live a stewardship lifestyle to believe. People are skeptical and say it s just coincidence. If you are skeptical, try living a stewardship lifestyle for just one month be generous with your gifts of time, talent and treasure and see how God provides for your needs. WORD OF LIFE: Perhaps one of your friends has become pregnant unexpectedly. As someone who has been there, I encourage you to support your friend in her new journey of being a mother. Not sure how to help or what to say? Learn more at USCCB Respect Life Program Thank you for all of your prayers for my brother, Dave Holterman. His latest tests show he is now cancer free. He still has additional surgery and rehab but we are so grateful for this good news. Thank you, Larry Holterman

4 Mon. Oct. 16: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Bible Study Tues. Oct. 17: 6:30 p.m. CCW meets 7:30 p.m. The Living Rosary Wed. Oct. 18: 3:30 p.m. RE Classes 1-5 6:30 p.m. RE Classes 6-10 Thurs. Oct. 19: 8:00 a.m. Mass 8:30 a.m. Second Servings in Father s apartment Fri. Oct. 20: 8:00 a.m. Mass Sat. Oct. 21: 8:00 a.m. Rosary All are welcome to attend. 5:05 p.m. KC will say Rosary 5:30 p.m. Mass Sun. Oct. 22: 10:05 a.m. KC will say Rosary 10:30 a.m. Mass PreK-K Class 11:30 a.m. Coffee & donuts in the church hall Special thanks to this week s social hosts and sponsors of the St. Joseph Donut Sunday Social: Jason & Missy Oswald THE PASCAL CANDLE WILL BURN IN MEMORY OF THE KENNETH JENNER FAMILY Please keep these parishioners and family members in your prayers. Liz Carlyn Erin Olver Kathy Heider Joey Hamann Gene Tom Cindy Roy Edward Seamon Rollonna Pat S. Norma Edward Siemienkowicz Jann Sharon Fugate S. Severson Gen Peplinski Todd Sue D. Donna Nelson Cindy Mary Olsen Donna Campbell David Reilly Parker Clifton Jake Kyle C. Bruce Tully Joan C Denny B. Bob Robert Koch Rod Anderson Kathie Lucille Firnstahl Marion Jane M Beatrice L. PLEASE REMOVE ANY ITEMS you wish to save from the graves at the cemetery by the end of October. There is a dumpster on site for your use. Thank you for your cooperation. This week the Sanctuary Lamp will burn In memory of Karl & Gertrude Temple

5 Oct. 21 & Oct. 22 Extraordinary Ministers 5:30 p.m. Ron & Nancy Cournaya 10:30 a.m. Irma Radermacher, Leslie Skertchly Lectors 5:30 p.m. Laura Kisting 10:30 a.m. Claude Radermacher Mass Servers 5:30 p.m. Bethany Oren, Alyssa Kosmicki, Ava Weir 10:30 a.m. Brady Christianson, Hailey & Samantha Aleson Greeters 5:30 p.m. 1. Marge Hollenberger 2. Dona Pratt 3. Sarah Schiek 10:30 a.m. 1. Nancy Lietz 2. Mary Syverson 3. George Hatzinger OCTOBER IS RESPECT LIFE MONTH: We have set up the The Little Giving Crib in the vestibule of the church for the month of October. Please help us celebrate Respect Life Month by donating new or very, very gently used baby items that will be given to the Pregnancy Helpline of Janesville. They are especially in need of bottles, Sippy cups, wipes, diapers sizes 5&6, 2T clothing - boy and girl, baby thermometers and nail clippers, teething rings, Boppies. THE CCW will collect personal items to donate to the Rock County Women s Shelter for the month of October. Please bring items such as shampoo, soap, feminine products, etc. Donated items can be placed in the basket in the vestibule of the church WOMEN OF CHRIST CONFERENCE: Please consider attending the 2017 Women of Christ Conference on Saturday, November 4 at Washington County Fair Park, West Bend. For more information please call Melanie Wentler MUSICIANS NEEDED: If you can play a musical instrument, especially the piano or organ, or you love to sing our parish needs your talent. All musical instruments are welcome. Cantors, Ushers and Greeters are always needed. Call the parish office to volunteer. Share your talent with our family at St. Joseph s. Collection from last Sunday Oct. 7/Oct. 8 Envelopes $2, Offertory $ Total $3,

6 October 21/22 Reader One 4:00 p.m. Helen Dickinson* 9:00 a.m. Ron Kaiser Reader Two 4:00 p.m. Helen Dickinson 9:00 a.m. Matt Keller Commentator 4:00 p.m. Frank Daniels 9:00 a.m. Lou Pins Musician 4:00 p.m. Angie McNally 9:00 a.m. Angie McNally Cantor 4:00 p.m. Cathy & Ellen Crofts 9:00 a.m. Michele Scherdin Servers 4:00 p.m. Grace Crofts 9:00 a.m. Jaime, Justin & Ryan Scherdin Extraordinary Ministers 4:00 p.m. Robert Dugenske, Dave Matthusen, Mike Roberts 9:00 a.m. Tom Scherdin, Linda Sheppard* Nancy Heiman Ushers 4:00 p.m. Ron Yoss, Donald Reif, Ed Butler, Brian Cross, Dennis Witek, Pam & Ross Veitenheimer 9:00 a.m. Larry Kapheim, Roger Schrader, Barry Brandt, Harold Hanauska, Donnie Owens *Denotes Check-In Person Sun. Oct. 15: 10:30 a.m. Harvest Festival Mon. Oct. 16: 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer in church (Optional Memorial of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque) Tues. Oct. 17: 4:00 p.m. K-6 FF classes. 5:00 p.m. Confessions 7:00 p.m. Pastoral Council in the Ark. Wed. Oct. 18: 4:00 p.m. K-6 FF classes. 7:00 p.m. Women s Ministry in the center. Thurs. Oct. 19: 7:00 p.m. RCIA in Ark Sun. Oct. 22: 9:00 a.m. Seeds Ministry.

7 Collection From Last Week (October 8, 2017) Weekly Income Needs 8, Envelopes 4, Offertory ACH Auto-Debit Deficit -2,312,92 Fiscal Year-To-Date Contributions YTD Income Needs 120, YTD Envelopes & ACH 105, YTD Offertory 10, Deficit -4, Collection from last year (October 9, 2016) Envelopes Offertory ACH Auto-Debit NOTE: Weekly and YTD income listed above does not include non-offertory income (tuition, fundraising, memorials, etc.) October 7, 2017: Henry James Gretzinger, son of James and Shannon Heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of Tom Elsen who recently passed. Mike and Sam Potts and their son Landon ST. MARY CEMETERY: A reminder that all summer decorations must be removed by this Sunday, October 15. After the 15th they will be removed and disposed of by the caretaker. This week the Traveling Chalice will be in the home of Steve & Linda Sheppard Please pray for Vocations

8 AT THE HOUR OF OUR DEATH: Information about Catholic Funerals The Diocese Office of Worship is hosting a workshop about Catholic funerals on Tuesday, November 7 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. at Holy Name Heights (formerly the Bishop O Connor Center). Patrick Gorman, director of the Office of Worship, will lead this session. November is the month in which we offer fervent prayers for the dead. It is also a time to consider our own mortality. This informational evening is for those who wish to learn more about Catholic funerals and related rituals and who may even wish to consider a plan for their own funeral. Each participant will receive a copy of Now and at the Hour of Our Death, which offers guidance in planning your own funeral. This seminar is free of charge. A donation of $3 to offset the cost of the participant booklets is appreciated if you are able. This workshop will NOT address other end-of-life issues, living wills or estate planning. Please register by November 1 by calling or ing worship@straphael.org. mother, Mary. From her Schoenstatt shrines the Blessed Mother educates and forms everyday saints who can see God behind all events in life. Our presenters are Father Francisco Rojas and Sister M. Catherine Ditto. There will be time for prayer, personal reflection, confession, and Holy Mass. The retreat begins at 10:30 a.m. and will end at 7:00 p.m. All are invited to encounter this Marian Servant of God and the mission for the Church which God entrusted to him. The cost is $32 per person and includes lunch, dinner, and a snack. The retreat is held at Schoenstatt Heights, 5901 Cottage Grove Road, Madison. For more information or to register, please contact the Sisters at or schoenstattheights@schsrsmary.org The registration deadline is Tuesday, October 31. SCHOENSTATT RETREAT: Inspired by Father Joseph Kentenich s spirituality, this retreat will be offered on Saturday, November 4. Father Kentenich [Servant of God], the founder of the Schoenstatt Movement, inspired people of every walk of life to a deeper encounter with Christ and his

9 Albrecht Funeral Homes American Awards & Promotions Andy Weberpal Century 21 Affiliated Baker, Tilly, Virchow, Krause, LLP Bank of Milton Bart s Auto Repair Beatrice Steely The Belles Cal s Barber Shop Culver s of Newville The Diamond Center Diane Reed Dr. Julia Armstrong, DDS Dr. Zach Gregerson, DDS Eric Richards Construction, Inc. Fagan Automotive First Community Bank Hammer Chiropractic, LLC Harbor Recreation, Inc Howie s Place Jim & Peggy O Leary Farms Lanair Products, LLC Larry & Mary Kapheim McCann s Garage, Inc. McCarthy Law Office, LLC Mercy Health Northleaf Winery, LLC Oren s Auto Body & Carwash Orthopedic Innovations, Inc Brett & Patrice Stair Piggly Wiggly PV Services, LLC R&W Heating & Cooling Ron & Jean Theis Ron & Marion Kaiser Schneider Funeral Home Shear Madness Southern Wisconsin News State Farm Insurance Rudy Gaddini Steponkus Tax Service St. Mary Council of Catholic Women St. Mary Knights of Columbus #6547 Sugar Creek Mutual Ins Kasey Reed Team Shea-Tate T18 Matt & Tina Keller, John, Colby & Cypress Tickets & More Tom & Angie McNally Tom Reed Farms PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!

10 READY TO REBOOT? WANT TO GET BACK YOUR REAL LIFE? Featuring Chris Stefanick, WEDNESDAY, NOV 15, 7:00 9:30 p.m. WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL GYM. Learn how to apply the genius of the Gospel to YOUR life. DO NOT MISS the opportunity to hear one of the most sought after voices of our time! OFFERING PRACTICAL INSIGHT INTO LIVING THE LIFE GOD HAS CREATED FOR YOU! God didn t create us to just get by: He created us to live life to the full. Rediscover God and rediscover the life you were made for. For more information and to register: reboot-live reboot@watertowncatholic.org HURRY! Tickets are almost gone! Special THANK YOU to parishioners Gail & John Nordlof for the donation of altar wine at St. Mary Parish. Northleaf Winery, LLC 232 S Janesville Street Milton Wisconsin fax info@northleafwinery.com

11 as its primary service, also dropped from 2.94 million to 2.8 million during the past two years. INFORMATION THE PUBLIC SHOULD KNOW ABOUT PLANNED PARENTHOOD Planned Parenthood 2015 annual report shows increases in abortion numbers and taxpayer funding in 2015, alongside decreases in contraception, breast exams and overall patient numbers. Planned Parenthood continued to maintain its status as the largest abortion provider in the United States (and again, increased its market share of that industry). The abortion group performed 328,348 abortions on unborn babies, 4,349 more than the previous year, according to the report. At the same time, it saw 2.4 million patients, about 100,000 fewer than the previous year and about 500,000 fewer than five years ago. Contraception services, which the abortion chain touts Meanwhile, the abortion chain received more taxpayer funding. The report shows Planned Parenthood receiving $554.6 million, up from $553.7 million the previous year. This pattern is consistent with its annual reports from the past several years. Abortions and taxpayer funding keep going up, while patient numbers and other services go down. Recent polls also indicate Americans support the defunding efforts. New polling found 56 percent of Americans in battleground states want Planned Parenthood defunded. (From LifeSite News) A person is a person no matter how small. Dr. Seuss

12 JOIN MILTON KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Have you ever wondered why the Knights of Columbus hand out Tootsie Rolls or Lifesavers, why they have a fish fry or a golf outing, or why you see announcements about scholarships, punt, pass, and kick contests, or free throw contests? Stop by our table at this year's St. Mary Harvest Festival and ask a Milton Knight of Columbus member about these activities. Check out the photo boards showing some of the activities we are involved in, and find out how someone can become a member. Qualifications for becoming a member: Are you a 26 year or older practicing Catholic male who believes in the value of doing charitable activities? Our current age range is years young. A current member would love to talk to you about how easy it is to join and what the commitments are. The Knights of Columbus always remember that activities with your spouse, family, and Lord come first. A couple of great things we have are a steak fry and Christmas Party with our spouses. So, please stop by and grab some Lifesavers or Tootsie Rolls and ask about us. We would enjoy visiting with you. ST. JOSEPH KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ACTIVITIES: Please mark your calendar for the following Knights of Columbus activities at St. Joseph Church in the coming months. Rosary: Join the Knights in praying the Holy Rosary 25 minutes before each weekend Mass through October 29. Lifesavers4Life: Knights will be offering Lifesavers after Masses on October 21 and 22. All donations will go to the Pregnancy Helpline to support their pro-life activities. Sentiments for Seminarians: The Knights will again collect toiletries, personal items, gift cards, etc. to be given to Diocesan seminaries. Collection boxes will be available from October 28 through November 26. Memorial Mass: Deceased members of Knights of Columbus will be remembered during the Mass on Sunday, November 5. Widows and families of deceased members are asked to join current members and families in the memorial ceremony. The Knights will be hosting the Donut Sunday social following the Memorial Mass. Breakfast with Santa: Santa is coming to St. Joseph on Sunday, December 3. All parishioners and members of the community are

13 invited to enjoy breakfast with the Knights and to have their children/ families photographed with Santa. Keep Christ in Christmas: Yard signs, car magnets and other items to draw attention to Christ in Christmas will be available for purchase during the Advent season. ROSARY BLESSING AT FATIMA: A couple from St. Joseph Parish will visit Fatima in November and has offered to take with them any Rosaries that members of St. Joseph and St. Mary Parishes may want to send along to be blessed at Fatima. If you are interested in sending a Rosary, please place it in a sandwich size Ziploc bag, write your name and phone number on the outside of the bag using black permanent ink marker, include a sheet of paper in the bag with your name and phone number, and give to either parish office no later than October 30. The Rosaries will be returned by the end of November. The couple will not be responsible for lost Rosaries. To the People of St. Mary Parish, I have added some new titles to the Ark s DVD Library: CHARIOTS OF FIRE: 1981 PG (Best Picture Oscar 1981). The inspiring true story of Harold Abrahams, Eric Liddell and the Olympic Team that brought Britain one of its greatest sports victories. COURAGEOUS: 2012 PG-13. As law enforcement officers Adam Mitchel, Nathan Hayes and their partners willingly stand up to the worst the world can offer, yet at the end of the day, they face a challenge that none of them are prepared for fatherhood. SCHINDLER S LIST: 1993 R (Best Picture Oscar 1993) THE SECOND CHANCE: 2006 PG-13. At a wealthy church The Rock, Ethan Jenkins brings parishioners to their feet with his electrifying music, but Ethan s unconventional ways upset the church elders and they give him a new assignment to work at The Rock s sister church in the city s poorest neighborhood. SEVEN YEARS IN TIBET: 2005 PG-13. Based on the true story of an Austrian POW who is transformed by his friendship with the Dalai Lama. SON OF GOD: 2014 PG-13. The powerful and inspirational film from Mark Burnett and Roma Downey that depicts the life of Christ.

14 It s a competition!! Children and youth are collecting can tabs for the Ronald McDonald House in Madison. Send your can tabs to church and let us know if you d like them to go into the elementary or youth ministry bottle. Tuesday and Wednesday class children made 2 tie blankets which are part of 2 baskets to be raffled off at the festival! The red blanket is from the Tuesday kiddos and the blue blanket is from the Wednesday kiddos! In addition to the blankets, the baskets include: two t-shirts, a book, a cocoa mug with cocoa, a magnetic board, a faith-filled book and more!! Jesus said, Let the little children come to me (Mt 19:14)...AND IS ASKING A THIRD TIME...could you bring some teachers too?? Preschool Seeds: 1-2 co-teachers are needed on Sunday mornings during 9:00 a.m. Mass Tuesday Elementary: 1-2 teachers are needed from 4-5:15 and also substitutes would be helpful. Sunday, November 5, :00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

15 DONUT UPDATE AT ST. JOSEPH: If you check the signup sheet for Donut Sunday you will see that we only have only a few spots left to fill. Now is your chance to help out at your church without investing lots of time. Preparation and clean up for Donut Sunday is very easy to do and you won t find a better place to work. The people are great, the BOSS is the best, and the fringe benefits from volunteering at your church will just keep rolling in. Give it a chance! ST. MARY WOMEN S MINISTRY: The women s group will meet on October 18 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary. Join us for faith, fellowship and fun. We are reading the first five chapters of The Power of a Pryaing Wife by Stormie Omartian, but please join us even if you don t have a chance to read it! We are a relaxed, fun group and EVERYONE is welcome! For our November 15th meeting, we will attend Reboot LIVE in Watertown! Tickets are only $20 at Get your ticket early since they do sell out. Watch for information on carpooling. Any questions, call Donna at JOIN THE MARRIAGE PREP TEAM: Share the beauty of God s plan for marriage and family life with engaged couples preparing for marriage. Requirements: practicing Catholic couples committed to living out the Church s teaching on marriage and willing to share the Good News of Catholic marriage with others. Introductory Training Session for new volunteers is Friday, January 19 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. at Holy Name Heights, Madison. For more information or to register go to jointhempteam or contact John Joy at john.joy@madisondiocese.org or call ST. OLAF HOLIDAY BAZAAR & CRAFT SALE: Saturday, October 21 from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at 615 Jefferson St, DeForest. Featuring a wide variety of over 35 crafters, Books are Fun, bake sale, lunch available and FREE admission! SPECIAL DIOCESAN COLLECTION: Next weekend, October 21-22, the International Combined Collection will be conducted in our parish. This collection is combining the following individual collections: World Mission Support, Catholic Relief Services, Church in Central & Eastern Europe, Church in Latin America, Peter s Pence, Pastoral Solidarity for the Church in Africa Your help in supporting these collections is critical. Please take this week to pray about the support you can provide. A brochure and envelope will be inserted into the bulletin next weekend for your donation.

16 In the Church s liturgy for October 16th there is an optional memorial of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, a Visitation nun in France who, in the 17th Century, experienced apparitions of Christ. These four visions of Our Lord provided the catalyst for the promotion of devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. For example, the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus occurs every June, and the Church proposes dedication of that month to its devotion. Jesus expressed His desire for people to practice this devotion, to honor and consecrate themselves to His Most Sacred Heart. He also asked for acts of reparation, frequent Holy Communion, especially on the First Fridays of the month (nine consecutive in a year), and to observe a Holy Hour of devotion to Him. He also gave St. Margaret Mary twelve promises to those who practice this devotion. At a time when sacramental communion was very rare among the faithful, notes the Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy, the first Friday devotion contributed significantly to a renewed use of the Sacraments of Penance and of the Holy Eucharist. Sacred Heart devotion existed quite independently of St. Margaret Mary. In the Jewish religion, the heart symbolizes a person s core where spiritual activity occurs. Therefore, the Bible is full of symbolism and metaphors regarding the importance of the heart (a few verses that demonstrate this are Deuteronomy 6:4-6, Matthew 22:36-40, Luke 2:51, and Luke 12:32-34). As early as the 11th Century Christians meditated on the Five Wounds of Christ, private devotions which helped them to focus on the passion and death of Christ, and thus to grow in love for the Savior who had suffered and died for us. From this sprung devotion to the wounded heart of Jesus. In 1673, Jesus showed St. Margaret Mary a vision of His Sacred Heart surrounded by flames of love which has now become associated with the devotion. The Catechism of the Catholic Church also spells out the reason this devotion is important: Jesus knew and loved us each and all during his life, his agony and his Passion, and gave himself up for each one of us He has loved us all with a human heart. For this reason, the Sacred Heart of Jesus, pierced by our sins and for our salvation, is quite rightly considered the chief sign and symbol of that... love with which the divine Redeemer continually loves the eternal Father and all human beings without exception (#478). The appearance of Jesus to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque is a private revelation (and as such isn t necessary for belief, versus the public revelation of the Bible, which is) that is based on longstanding tradition and provides rich material for contemplation. Prayer to the Sacred Heart can be as lengthy as a novena or litany, or as simple as a spontaneous, Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us. It can involve personal consecration or family home enthronement. Learn more about this beautiful devotion, to grow in your love for the burning heart of Jesus. Paul Schultz

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18 FROM THE RELIGIOUS ED DEPARTMENT AT ST. JOSEPH: Hello, my name is Paul Jozwiak. I am excited to be the new Coordinator of Religious Education at St. Joseph s Edgerton. I wanted to introduce myself. I was raised in Lodi, Wisconsin which is not known for much other than holding a special day to celebrate Suzie the Duck, the town mascot. I first knew I wanted to work in the Catholic Church towards the end of high school so I made that was my goal all through college. After college I wanted to get more involved in religious education and youth ministry and I started volunteering at my local parish, helping out wherever I could. Missionary (Service and Leadership Team) at Camp Gray Catholic Camp. This was a great chance to lead retreats all year for many different parishes and schools. I had a ton of fun, but wanted something more. I am super excited to join you in Edgerton and I hope that you will help me make sure that our religious education program is everything we need it to be. You can reach me at the parish office, my direct line is and my is cre@stjoeedgerton.org. Thank you, stop by and say hi sometime. Paul Jozwiak This past year I had the amazing opportunity to work as a SaLT ST. JOSEPH VOLUNTEER RELIGIOUS ED TEACHERS Grade One Sarah Campbell PRE K-K: Grade Two Kelly Aleson Holly Fox Grade Three Jackie Scherrer Tara Debilzen Grade Four Judy Punzel Margie Thomas Grade Five Holly Fox Missy Oswald Grade Six Frank & Pat Vogl/Lisa Kosmicki Grade Seven Holly Fox Grade Eight Laura Kisting Grade Nine Father Dave Grade Ten Rita Fox

19 33 DAYS TO MORNING GLORY STUDY AT ST. MARY: Join us for a study on 33 Days to Morning Glory beginning Sunday, October 22 and continuing each Sunday after mass for 6 weeks. Registration fee is $15 for materials. Contact Vicki at to sign-up! About 33 Days to Morning Glory Days to Morning Glory is an extraordinary 33-day journey to Marian Consecration by Fr. Michael Gaitley. It is done in a retreat format: reading daily and meeting weekly for DVD teaching by Fr. Gaitley and group discussion. The book takes you to the heart of Jesus through Mary by learning about four spiritual giants: St. Louis de Montfort, St. Maximilian Kolbe, St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta and Pope St. John Paul II. Fr. Gaitley masterfully summarizes the teachings of these 4 saints, making it easy to grasp and simple enough to put into practice. He weaves their thought into a user-friendly, 6-week retreat that will bless the busiest of people. What is Marian Consecration to Jesus through Mary? The basic premise set forth by St. Louis Marie de Montfort is simply that Jesus came into the world through Mary and that for us to always be assured of being close to Jesus, even closer than ever before, we should go through Mary. Initially, this idea may seem strange to some. Why consecration? And why consecration through Mary? What does that even mean? Consecration means to set aside for a sacred purpose. Mary s life was set aside for the sole purpose of serving our Lord. By following her example, we, too, can completely give ourselves to Christ in a fundamental way that consecrates us to Him. We give our lives to Him in service and love. Consecration to Jesus through Mary according to the method of St. Louis de Montfort is a method used by Pope John Paul II and it is this consecration that lead to the founding of Rosary Army in Why do this? We consecrate ourselves in order to be more devoted to the Lord and His Blessed Mother. It helps us grow in holiness and increase our faith, hope, and love. It is a prayerful and focused method of drawing closer to Jesus than ever before.

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