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1 E!"!#$% S'#()* +, O-(.#)-* T./! J'#! 17, M on r oe S tre e t We s t B en d (B ar to n ), WI (2 6 2 ) Living God s Kingdom by welcoming His people through action, word and prayer.

2 From Father Justin Lopina, Associate Pastor Wow. So here we are: the inal weekend before The Big Associate Pastor Changeover. The weekend of inal goodbyes. Here s the funny thing: I ve never really believed in goodbyes. When in grade school, a family member once told me that friendships are meant to end, and that lifelong friendship isn t a realistic thing. I didn t buy it. To be sure, there are plenty of old colleagues and friends that are no longer part of my life. However, I still keep ties with some of my very oldest friends from those early years of life. I also have a standing policy with my friends that I will visit if I m one state or country away: I once crossed the border from the Dominican Republic to Haiti (all on my own, not smart) to pay a visit to someone I knew in Peace Corps. Those two days were a harrowing adventure of culture shock: it is not easy to get out of Haiti, not even for an American. There are other examples of goodbye refusal, of course. This is a lifelong pattern, after all. But after dwelling upon this aspect of my personality, a spiritual lesson came to the forefront of my thoughts and prayers. In some book or article I read many years ago, a theologian was explaining the wholeness of the human person. You see, it is the teaching of the Catholic Church that all people are self-contained wholes, and we should beware of ixating on one singular part of Readings for the Week of June 17, 2018 Sun: Mon: Tues: Ez 17:22-24/Ps 92:2-3, 13-14, [cf. 2a]/ 2 Cor 5:6-10/Mk 4: Kgs 21:1-16/Ps 5:2-3ab, 4b-6a, 6b-7 [2b]/ Mt 5: Kgs 21:17-29/Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 11 and 16 [3a]/ Mt 5:43-48 Wed: 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14/Ps 31:20, 21, 24 [25]/Mt 6:1-6, Thurs: Sir 48:1-14/Ps 97:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7 [12a]/Mt 6:7-15 Fri: 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20/Ps 132:11, 12, 13-14, [13]/Mt 6:19-23 Sat: 2 Chr 24:17-25/Ps 89:4-5, 29-30, 31-32, [29a]/Mt 6:24-34 Sun: Is 49:1-6/Ps 139:1-3, 13-14, [14a]/ Acts 13:22-26/Lk 1:57-66, 80 being human. For instance, we are all biological beings. It is good to understand and respect the biological aspect of humanity: that includes brain science and body chemistry and basic nutrition. However, we are not merely biological: we are spiritual beings as well. What we think and feel are not the mere products of ired neurons or hormonal chemical reactions - those are parts of a greater whole. To fail to recognize that is to fail to see humanity for the unique creation that it is. Getting back to the topic of goodbyes, this same writer speci ically made mention of the fact that we are eternal beings paradoxically bound by time. That means that we grow old and change, because the clock is always ticking for us. Is not the difference between past, present, and future is perfectly clear? Such is the reality of time. However, just as we are not entirely de ined by biology, we are not entirely bound by time. We have, in fact, an eternal nature as well. We sense that element of eternity most especially when we say goodbye to loved ones - whether due to death or major life changes. We feel a tug, somewhere within us, that reminds us that inal goodbyes are as temporary and limited as sin itself. We know deep down that we re not meant to be apart for long. So know that if we do not meet again in the near future, we will meet again in the Kingdom of Heaven. The unity of faith and good will is what draws us together no matter the circumstances. And the grace of The Holy Spirit encourages nothing less of us all. (Continued on page 4) Stewardship of Treasure Through June 10, 2018 Actual Required Over/(Under) Weekly $ 9,997 $ 10,400 ($ 403) YTD $ 525,750 $ 510,634 $ 15,116 Interior Renovation Campaign Through June 10, 2018 Total Pledged to Date $ 435,373 Total Received to Date $ 381,237 Campaign Goal $ 375,000 2 Saint Mary s Immaculate Conception West Bend, WI

3 Mon. 6/18 Tues. 6/19 Wed. 6/20 Mass Intentions 6:15am People of Saint Mary s Parish 6:15am People of Saint Mary s Parish 6:15am People of Saint Mary s Parish Thurs. 6/21 6:15am +Norman Kutz Fri. 6/22 Sun. 6/24 6:15am +Donald & +Rose Berchem 7:30am +Jerome & +Angeline Kandel 9:30am +Francis & +Lorraine Braun 1:00pm People of Saint Mary s and Saint Frances Cabrini Parishes Welcome to our Parish New Members: Stephanie Herriges, and Damien, Silas, and Fiona Welcome to our newly baptized! Macallen William Phillips Parents: Mitchell and Mary Wisconsin Catholic Heritage Tour and Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help August 21-22, 2018 Sponsored by Saint Frances Cabrini and Saint Mary s Immaculate Conception Parishes Join Father Nathan Reesman, Father Andrew Infanger and Seminarian Stephen Buting on a unique journey to experience some of the Catholic history of Wisconsin, and to make a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help. We will experience Catholic Wisconsin in the beauty of its past, in its rich ethnic heritage, and also in the evangelical vibrancy of its present and future. Come experience the Church alive across the ages. Persons from all parishes are welcome to join. Visit For registration information New Parish Of ice Hours Please note effective July 1, 2018, the new regular parish of ice hours will be: Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM Summer Vacation Programs Elementary Students: Saints in Training (Vacation Bible School) For Children entering K5 to 5th Grade for the School Year Dates: July 30th August 1st from 8:30am 12:00pm Monday Wednesday Middle School Students: The Way Incoming 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th Grade Youth Variety of games and food each week Wednesday s from 6:30pm 9:30pm *Starts June 13th High School Students: Service Week Incoming 9th through 12th Grade Youth Each night includes a different form of service, fellowship, food and fun June 25th 28th from 6:00pm 9:30pm All events hosted at Saint Mary s Immaculate Conception Parish For more information visit: On Sunday, July 8th, Fr. Chris Klusman will return to Saint Mary s to sign our 9:30 A.M. Mass. He will bring a voice interpreter with him, so you won t miss anything. The positive response to Fr. Chris visit last year was overwhelming and we hope you join us and make him and Deacon Dave feel welcome again! Saint Mary s Immaculate Conception Parish Catholic Education Incentive Saint Mary s Immaculate Conception Parish in West Bend is committed to helping our families with the costs of a Catholic School Education. Children of elementary school age are able to attend any Catholic School accredited by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, receiving a discounted rate on tuition and registration fees. For more information about the eligibility and the incentive program, including the percentage discount rate being offered for the coming academic year, please contact the Saint Mary s Immaculate Conception Parish Of ice ( ), or go to the Saint Mary s Immaculate Conception Parish Website: click Parish then click Catholic Education Incentives. Eleventh Sunday of Ordinary Time June 17,

4 (From page 2) So thank you for the last two years. There was much joy, learning, and growth throughout everything. I sincerely hope our paths cross sooner rather than later... but if they don t, we will see each other again. For as we hear in Eucharistic Prayer III, give kind admittance to your kingdom where we will enjoy for ever the fullness of your glory, when you will wipe away every tear from our eyes. For seeing you, our God, as you are, we shall be like you for all ages and praise you without end, through Christ our Lord, through whom you bestow on the world all that is good. Farewell for now, everyone. Wherever we go and whatever we do, may God bless us all: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Gardening Angels The Gardening Angels are urgently looking for more gardeners. We have had several 'retirements' due to health issues and in order to keep Saint Mary's lower beds looking beautiful. WE DESPERATELY NEED YOU!! Please consider adopting a plot. Time commitment/job duties of a gardener in their own Saint Mary's plot: Frequent monitoring and care of garden (weeding, deadheading, etc.) - at least 2 times a month, weekly is desired, during the growing season Spring and fall clean-up (weeding, deadheading, pruning, trimming, removal of leaves, turning over mulch, etc.) - twice a year Mulching (spread new mulch in garden plot) - every other year Attend one meeting in the fall of the year (optional) Have all winter off!! Please contact Carolyn Fischer ( ) or Renee Kempfer ( ) to join and for more information. Lending Library A small library has been set up in the San Gaspar Room, and will be open on most Sunday mornings from 7:30 to 11:00am. Book topics include scripture study, the saints, prayer, spirituality, parish ministry & evangelization, peace & justice and the liturgy. Stop in and browse through the great selection of books from authors such as Henry Nouwen. His books include topics of pastoral ministry, spirituality, social justice and community. Adoration News Please note the Adoration Chapel closing schedule for the 4 th of July holiday: Close on Tuesday, July 3 at 5pm and re-open Thursday, July 5 at 8am. Can you spend an hour of your week with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament? We are still in need of help for the following hours: Tuesday: 2am-3am (alternate weeks) and 7am-8am Wednesday: 6am-7am and 7am-8am Thursday: 6am-7am; 7am-8am; and 12noon-1pm Please help us keep the chapel open around the clock. For information or to sign up, please call Melinda at or check out our website at De Sales Days 2018 Summer Vocation Camps Directed by Fr. Luke Strand and Fr. Enrique Hernandez Play hard and pray hard this summer with Fr. Luke and Fr. Enrique at our De Sales Days Vocation Camps for high school and middle school aged young men. All camps will be held at St. Francis de Sales Seminary. For more information, or to register your son, please contact Emma Hegarty in the Vocation Of ice at ehegarty@sfs.edu or visit Middle School Day Camps: Tuesday, July 10, 9am - 3pm Thursday, August 2, 9am - 3pm Rosary to End Abortion Planned Parenthood on Shepherds Drive Every Wednesday at 6:00 pm Projects Wanted For High School Summer Youth Nights High School Summer Youth Nights are Monday, June 25 th through Thursday, June 28 th. We are in need of parishioners who are interested in having the High School youth help with projects such as gardening, weeding, painting, washing windows, etc. If you are interested in having them help you, please call Mary Abel at Saint Mary s Immaculate Conception West Bend, WI

5 Human Concerns Saint Vincent de Paul Society In the Gospel, Jesus says: This is how it is with the reign of God. A man scatters seed on the ground. He goes to bed and gets up day after day. Through it all the seed sprouts and grows without his knowing how it happens. Through your almsgiving you are sowing seeds that grow far greater than you know. Your gift placed in the St. Vincent de Paul poor box brings Christ s love and compassion to the poor. Word of Life If a friend told you she was pregnant and considering abortion, would you know what to do? Learn concrete tips for loving her in a way that is life-af irming for both her and her child. USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities What to Do When a Friend Is Considering Abortion Food Pantry Special Collection Thank you for your generous support of the Full Shelf Food Pantry every week of the year! We will be doing a Special Collection on the 4th Sunday of each month. June 24th: Ketchup, mustard & mayonnaise Book Discussion Group 12:30pm-2:00pm Saint Frances Cabrini Saint John Paul II Room Date: Tuesday, September 25 th Book: The Women in the Castle by Jessica Shattuck For questions call Saint Ben s Meal Program On each outing, you will have the opportunity to interact with staff and guests to learn about the meal program. You will help serve the beverage to people that come for the meal. When done serving, you will eat with the people, then clean up. Six to eight people are needed each time. We meet at Holy Angels School parking lot at 3:30pm and arrive back around 7:45pm. Our next date is Sunday, June 24th. If you are interested, please contact John Ritger at Twinning News Thank you to everyone who stopped to see us at the West Bend s Farmers Market on Saturday, June 16 th. We will be back at Farmer s Market on Saturday, July 14 th. We will be located on Main Street in front of Sal s Pizza. Come check out Amigos Unidos display and the variety of coffee and tea. Also, a representative will be selling Fair Trade coffee, tea and cocoa on Sunday, July 1 st after Mass by the San Gaspar room. Thank you for your continued support of this ministry. Check out pictures of our sister parish at Saint Mary s website. Go to Scroll down to Twinning on the left side of the page. Click on Twinning, Sponsorship or Amigos Unidos Grade School Program to learn more about our ministry. For additional information, contact Karen Gresser at or at lv2camp55@gmail.com Pastoral Care Needs We are looking for people to pray with and distribute Eucharist to our sisters and brothers in Christ. Thorough training will be provided! 1 person is needed for one Wednesday a month at 1:30pm at Corner Stone Assisted Living in West Bend Please contact Mary Hernikl with questions, for more details and training at or mhernikl@wbparishes.org. Thank you for your generous consideration! Habitat for Humanity In this spring s Cabrini News it was announced that Saint Frances Cabrini and Saint Mary's Immaculate Conception are joining with several other churches for an "Apostles Build" through Habitat for Humanity. As our contribution, we are offering volunteer labor to help with the construction. We have also set the date of July 14 as a group build date for our parishes. Please contact our Shared Community Life Coordinator, Jan Kolb at jkolb@wbparishes.org, if you can join us on that day or are interested in helping out at other times. You can also contact: Dave Kohlmann at dkohlmann@nconnect.net Larry Bales at lbales1333@charter.net Eleventh Sunday of Ordinary Time June 17,

6 Scrip News Sunday, June 24 th Scrip will be sold out-of-box only There will be NO scrip sold in July Sales will resume Sunday, August 5 th Nazareth Family Day at Holy Hill Sunday, July 8, :30 P.M. Cost: $25.00 per family (includes meal after Mass) Families are invited to this special day which will begin with Mass at 12:30 p.m. (Confessions will be heard from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm). Mass will be followed by a picnic, games for all ages, face painting, music, relay races, a "bouncy house" for younger children and a Rock Climbing Wall for older children! Please visit for a lyer and online registration. For questions, contact Emily Burds at burdse@archmil.org or Faith & Family Fest Faith & Family Fest t-shirts will be available for purchase after all Masses on June 20th and July 1st. SILENT AUCTION DONATIONS There will again be a silent auction held in conjunction with the Polka Mass on August 11th. Your donations of new items are greatly appreciated. We usually make about $1000, but that does not happen without your support. Donations can be placed in the container in the Parish Center Lobby. Any questions, please call Janice at Calling All Young Adults! Join Us For Mass and Volleyball Wednesday s 5:30pm Mass at Holy Angels After Mass Volleyball in the School Gym Questions? Call Jenny Pauly at or paulyj70@gmail.com 6 Saint Mary s Immaculate Conception West Bend, WI

7 P D Parish Offices Parish Of ice... (262) Catholic Formation... (262) Roosevelt Dr. West Bend, WI Websites Parish... Community Events... Parish Staff Shared Pastor, Father Nathan Reesman ... nreesman@wbparishes.org Shared Associate Pastor, Father Andrew Infanger ... ainfanger@wbparishes.org Ministerio Hispano, Please contact the Parish Of ice Phone.(262) Assisting Priests Father Bob Bales Parish Of ice Manager, Rhonda Prim ... rprim@wbparishes.org Mary Abel... (262) mabel@wbparishes.org Liturgy and Music, Beth Habersetzer... (262) bhabersetzer@wbparishes.org Shared Pastoral Care, Mary Hernikl ..mhernikl@wbparishes.org Shared Community Life Coordinator, Jan Kolb ...jkolb@wbparishes.org Shared Pastoral Associate and Director of Catholic Formation, Katie Schaitberger....(262) kschaitberger@wbparishes.org Shared Director of Administrative Services, Rick Doll rdoll@wbparishes.org Shared Director of Maintenance, Russ Lee ...rlee@wbparishes.org Cemetery Sexton, Chuck Lepak ) Pastoral Council Father Nathan Reesman Father Andrew Infanger Sue Nygaard Mike Falkner Jean Franke Kris Deiss Lloyd Uelmen Rafael Vela Jacqueline Wulff Trustees Mary Swosinski and Catherine Yekenevicz New Members Welcome to our Community of Faith! Please call the rectory of ice at to register. Mass Schedule Sunday... 7:30am, *9:30am, 1:00pm (Espan ol) Weekday... Monday through Friday 6:15am *Sign language for the hearing impaired 2nd Sunday of the month at the 9:30am Mass. Weekday Masses at Neighboring Parishes Holy Angels Parish Monday & Friday: 7:00am Tuesday: No Mass Wednesday: 5:30pm Thursday: 8:00am Saint Frances Cabrini Parish Monday through Saturday: 8:00am Confession and Adoration Confession and Adoration will be every Thursday from 5:30-6:30pm. Interested in Becoming Catholic? Looking to receive Baptism, Confirmation or Eucharist? Adults and children interested in receiving the Sacraments and/or becoming Catholic should call the parish of ice for more information. Those interested in having their child baptized are encouraged to contact the parish 3 months before their child's birth. Marriage Please contact the pastor as soon as you are considering marriage, but no less than six months prior to the date of the wedding. Communion for the Homebound Those con ined to their homes, to nursing homes, or assisted living facilities who would like to receive the Eucharist are asked to call the parish of ice. Sacrament of the Sick We celebrate the Anointing of the Sick the last Sunday of the month during the 7:30 am Mass. If you are unable to attend, please call the parish of ice to arrange a home visit. Bulletin Deadline The deadline for bulletin items is Friday before 12:00pm the week prior to bulletin publishing date and can be ed to dmatenaer@wbparishes.org. Pulpit Announcement Deadline The deadline for pulpit announcements is Thursday before 12:00pm and can be ed to Tammy Waech at twaech@wbparishes.org. Eleventh Sunday of Ordinary Time June 17,

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