Pastor: Rev. David Timmerman

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1 Second Sunday of Lent February 21, 2016 Pastor: Rev. David Timmerman Parkview Dr. Milton, WI S. Saint Joseph Circle Edgerton, WI Phone: Fax: Website: Parish Business Manager: Vicki Kersten Faith Formation Coordinator: Sabrina Elsen Faith Formation Admin Assistant: Paul Schultz Liturgy & Music Coordinator: Angie McNally Phone: Fax: Website: Parish Office Administrator: Mary Ann Ivey Coordinator of Religious Education: Becky Eastman Director of Facilities & Maintenance: Jon Peterson

2 Sat. Feb. 20 Sun. Feb. 21 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. (St. Mary) Stanley Hergert (St. Joseph) St. Joseph & St. Mary Parishes (St. Mary) Deceased Members of the Kaiser-Dennee Families (St. Joseph) Living & Deceased Members of the Claude Radermacher & Vils families Mon. Feb. 22 No Mass Tues. Feb. 23 8:30 a.m. (St. Mary) John Saxer Wed. Feb. 24 8:30 a.m. (St. Mary) Deceased Members of the Kaiser-Dennee Families Thurs. Feb. 25 8:00 a.m. (St. Joseph) Vaughn Pratt Fri. Feb. 26 8:00 a.m. (St. Joseph) Jeff & Joel Harding Sat. Feb. 27 Sun. Feb. 28 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. (St. Mary) Bob Ries (St. Joseph) Ruth Butterfield (St. Mary) St. Mary & St. Joseph Parishes (St. Joseph) Reverend George Fox Monday, February 22 Thursday, February 25 1 Peter 5:1-4 Jeremiah 17:5-10 Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 Psalm 1:1-2, 3, 4, 6 Matthew 16:13-19 Luke 16:19-31 Tuesday, February 23 Friday, February 26 Isaiah 1:10, Genesis 37:2-4, 12-13, 17b-28a Psalm 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23 Psalm 105:16-17, 18-19, Matthew 23:1-12 Matthew 21:33-43, Wednesday, February 24 Sunday, February 28 Jeremiah 18:18-20 Exodus 3:1-8a, Psalm 31:5-6, 14, Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11 Matthew 20: Corinthians 10:1-6, Luke 13:1-9

3 February 27/28 Reader One 4:00 p.m. Pat Mosher 9:00 a.m. Don Roberts Reader Two 4:00 p.m. Helen Dickinson* 9:00 a.m. Mari Anne Warren Commentator 4:00 p.m. Frank Bua 9:00 a.m. Bill O Leary Musician 4:00 p.m. Bob Berger 9:00 a.m. Angie McNally Cantor 4:00 p.m. Krista Dugenske 9:00 a.m. Sharon Swanson Servers 4:00 p.m. Ava Cross, Noah Berberich 9:00 a.m. Acasia Cadd, Madison Cadd Charlie Eckert, Payton Rucker Extraordinary Ministers 4:00 p.m. Robert Dugenske, Julie Armstrong Dave Matthusen 9:00 a.m. Lou Pins, Nancy Heiman, Linda Sheppard* Ushers 4:00 p.m. Ron Yoss, Donald Reif, Ed Butler, Brian Cross, Joe Haas, Dennis Witek, Kelly Reed 9:00 a.m. Larry Kapheim, Roger Schrader Barry Brandt, Casey Brandt *Denotes Check-In Person Sun. Feb. 21: 9:00 a.m. Seeds Ministry 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. LifeTouch Portraits in center. Mon. Feb. 22: 6:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross in church. Tues. Feb. 23: 10:00 a.m. Widow/Widower Support Group in the Ark. NO K-6 FF classes. 5:00 p.m. Confessions 7:00 p.m. Education Commission in the Ark. Wed. Feb 24: NO K-6 FF classes. NO Children s choir. Thurs. Feb. 25: 11:00 a.m. Senior Stockbox distribution in center. 6:30 p.m. St. Mary Choir Practice in church. Sat. Feb. 27: 3:00 p.m. RCIA in the Ark. 4:00 p.m. St. Mary Choir will sing. Religious Goods Sale in gathering space after mass. Sun. Feb. 28: 9:00 a.m. Seeds Ministry. Religious Goods Sale in gathering space after mass.

4 Collection From Last Week (February 14,2016) Weekly Budget Needs 8, Envelopes 6, Offertory ACH Auto-Debit Deficit -1, Fiscal Year-To-Date Contributions YTD Budget Needs 288, YTD Envelopes & ACH 250, YTD Offertory 17, Deficit -21, Collection from last year (February 15, 2015) Envelopes 6, Offertory ACH Auto-Debit Fasting means abstaining from food, but includes other forms of selfdenial to promote a more sober lifestyle. But that still isn t the full meaning of fasting, which is the external sign of the internal reality of our commitment to abstain from evil with the help of God and to live the Gospel... Pope Benedict This week the Traveling Chalice will be in the home of Laurel Shulze Please pray for Vocations

5 February 27/28 Lector 5:30 p.m. Laura Kisting 10:30 a.m. George Stanek Extraordinary Ministers 5:30 p.m. Marge Hollenberger & Wendy Oren 10:30 a.m. Becky Eastman & Holly Fox Mass Servers 5:30 p.m. Seth & Bethany Oren & Kevin Richardson 10:30 a.m. Evan Chapados, Ryan Tronnes Peyton Fox Greeters 5:30 p.m. 1. Mary Ann & Jim Rademacher 2. Dona Pratt 3. John Shell 10:30 a.m. 1. Nancy Lietz 2. Linda Wolff 3. Kelly Crandall Anna, Mark, Mike, Lisa 2016 Annual Catholic Appeal In-Pew Commitment Weekend. Next weekend, February 27-28, Father Dave, our pastor, will lead the in-pew process for the Annual Catholic Appeal. Those who have not made a pledge by mail will be asked to do so at this time. Please read the annual appeal tabloid that is in your bulletin today. It provides a detailed explanation of the use of the funds that you are asked to give. In addition to funding the work of the diocese, if the appeal exceeds goals with funds received, it will reach out through a grants program to help Catholic schools, religious education programs and assist distressed parishes in need. Each household is asked to make a generous gift. In doing so, please consider making a pledge, payable over five months. One member of each household will be asked to fill out the commitment envelope next weekend. Collection from last Sunday (February 14, 2016) Envelopes 3, Offertory Total 3,

6 February Altar Care: St. Gerard Circle Tues. Feb. 23: 6:30 p.m. Bldg. & Grds. Meeting 6:30 p.m. Parish Dinner Planning Meeting Wed. Feb. 24: RE Classes :00 p.m. Communal Penance Thurs. Feb. 25: 8:30 a.m. Second Helpings after Mass 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross Sat. Feb. 27: 8:00 a.m. Cenacle Prayer Group Rosary All are invited Catholic Annual Appeal Commitment Weekend 6:45 p.m. Confessions after Mass Sun. Feb. 28: 10:35 a.m. RE 4K/5K DON T FORGET YOUR ITEM FOR THE EDGERTON OUTREACH FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION. WE HAVE DONATED 79 LBS OF FOOD SINCE OUR FOOD DRIVE STARTED. LET S MAKE IT 179 LBS. NEXT WEEK! PLEASE HELP KEEP UP THE MOMENTUM. We are purchasing a new Pascal Candle this year. We are asking for donations to help defray the cost. If you would like to purchase the candle in memory of a loved one or donate to its purchase, please contact Jon: COMMUNAL PENANCE: Please consider joining us for Communal Penance on Wednesday, February 24 at 7:00 p.m. We will have extra priests to help. JOIN US FOR AN HOUR OF FITNESS AND FUN! Complimentary Jazzercise Class (sponsored by the Council of Catholic Women) Tuesday, March 1 at 6:00 p.m. (please arrive 15 minutes early) St. Joseph Church Parish Hall Sign up sheet in the church vestibule. Note: Dress to work out, wear comfortable athletic shoes and bring a water bottle. Call Linda Andrews for more information:

7 Please keep these parishioners and family members in your prayers: Bob Dibble Syl Groeschl Jim Jenkins Jeff Kneiert Austin Martin Scot Nelson Val Pakes Gayle Reed Kathy Roberts Brett Urban Ed Windle WORD OF LIFE: Our son Charlie was born with Down syndrome in labels could not describe how [his] smile lit up a room, or how the sweetness of his soul had captured our hearts so completely. A Perfect Gift USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities CODE: 7AH4V4 Register today! Stewardship: A Way of Life Second Sunday of Lent I am the Lord who brought you from Ur of the Chaldeans to give you this land as a possession. Genesis 15:7 Just as the Lord gave Abraham, Moses and the Israelites a land to possess, He has also given each of us a home. Whether our home is grand or humble, it is a gift from God. Abraham prepared a great sacrifice to the Lord in gratitude for the home God gave him. How do we show our gratitude to God for the home He has given us? Do we make a sacrifice of any kind? Do we return any of our finances to God, investing equally in our eternal home just as we invest in our earthly home?

8 Without some knowledge of the historical and cultural background this weekend s passage from Genesis describing God s covenant with Abram could be a trippy read. Animals cut in half with a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch floating between them. Really? Really! The Bible is full of symbolism and this ceremony is loaded with meaning. God reveals his plan of loving goodness in progressive stages, as the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) explains it. By sinning we have separated ourselves from the eternal love of God, preferring instead the temporary pleasures of this world. Therefore, God our loving Father uses the concept of covenant to deliver us from sin and its consequences, the very definition of salvation. A divine covenant is different from a human covenant. The first is a sacred bond while the latter is a contract. Covenants between God and humanity began with the first between Adam and Eve as One Holy Couple. Then they occur in an everexpanding way with Noah (family), Abram (tribe), Moses (nation), and David (kingdom). God chose Abraham and made a covenant with him and his descendants. By the covenant God formed his people and revealed his law to them through Moses. Through the prophets, he prepared them to accept the salvation destined for all humanity. (CCC #72) Jesus delivered on that salvation by establishing a new and eternal covenant at the Last Supper. In it He alone assumes the penalty for breaking the covenant, just as the Lord did with Abram many years before. It was common practice in the desert communities of the Middle East at the time of Abram in which a covenant of mutual agreement was reached through a ritual ceremony where several sacrificial animals were split in two and the participating parties walked between them. This is where we get the term cutting a deal. The message was that if either party broke the covenant they would end up like those animals. As far as the symbols in Abram s covenant ceremony with God, smoke is understood to represent the presence of God and fire symbolizes the Lord s glory (for example, check out the tongue-twisting verse Psalm 29:7). In Scripture, birds sometimes represent the action of Satan (like in Jesus parable of the sower) so that is why Abram had to stay with the dead animals to keep the birds of prey from swooping down on them. Abram did not pass through the carcasses during his covenant ritual only the Lord did, thereby taking all the consequences upon Himself. God sentences Himself to die in the place of Abram and his descendants if they ever sin... which is exactly what happens with Jesus. Paul Schultz

9 HOLY HOUR AT ST. MARY, MILTON: Wednesday, March 2 immediately following 8:30 a.m. mass. Praying before the Blessed Sacrament in Atonement for Sins against Human Life. Even the weakest and most vulnerable, the sick, the old, the unborn, the poor, are masterpieces of God s creation, made in His own image, destined to live forever and deserving of the utmost reverence and respect. Pope Francis Praying for the living and the dead one of the Spiritual Works of Mercy ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL In-Pew Commitment Weekend Next weekend, February 27-28, our pastor Father Dave will lead the in-pew process for the Annual Catholic Appeal. Those who have not made a pledge by mail will be asked to do so at this time. Please read the annual appeal tabloid that is in your bulletin today. It provides a detailed explanation of the use of the funds that you are asked to give. In addition to funding the work of the diocese, if the appeal exceeds goal with funds received it will reach out through a grants program to help Catholic schools, religious education programs and assist distressed parishes in need. Each household is asked to make a generous gift. In doing so, please consider making a pledge, payable over five months. One member of each household will be asked to fill out the commitment envelope next weekend. LIGHTHOUSE MEDIA RACK WEEKLY HIGHLIGHT: My Beloved Son CD Bishop Robert Barron Bishop Barron offers five sermons on the spiritual discipline we must cultivate in the Lenten season, a discipline centered in Christ. These meditations cover topics such as finding our identity in God, prayer as the key to mission, our thirst for God, how to end our alienation from God, and how to joyfully embrace the way of happiness. Parishioner Comments: A powerful, sincere reflection... Deep, yet easy to understand. Julie - Holyoke, CO

10 FOCCUS FACILITATORS NEEDED: The FOCCUS Pre-Marital Inventory is a self-assessment tool designed to help engaged couples learn more about themselves by promoting discussion, reflection and dialog on a range of topics known to be important to lifelong marriage. The inventory is facilitated by clergy and volunteer couples in parishes through the Diocese. St. Mary, Milton is looking for married couples interested in becoming FOCCUS Facilitators. The next training session is March 8 and 10 (Tuesday and Thursday) from 6:30-9:00 p.m. at The Bishop O Connor Center. Fees are covered by the parish. Registration deadline is February 26. Online training is also available for those interested. Please contact the parish office if you are interested! KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 40 Cans for 40 Days St. Mary Knights of Columbus Council #6547 is collecting non-perishable food throughout the season of Lent for the Milton Food Pantry. Our 40 Cans for 40 Days program will help stock the shelves at the pantry to support those in our community in need. Please join us by donating canned goods and non-perishables to our neighbors and friends. Thank you for your generosity and God Bless! (Baskets for food items are located in the Gathering Space). The Knights BOY SCOUT TROOP 471 PANCAKE BREAKFAST: On Sunday, March 6 Boy Scout Troop 471 will hold their annual pancake breakfast from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at St. Mary parish center. Cost is $6 presale and $7 at the door. Scouts will be in the gathering space following mass. LIFETOUCH PICTURE DIRECTORY SUNDAY AND MONDAY! There are still spaces available. Contact the parish office to reserve your portrait time. 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 All life has inestimable value even the weakest and most vulnerable, the sick, the old, the unborn and the poor, are masterpieces of God s creation, made in his own image, destined to live forever, and deserving of the utmost reverence and respect. Pope Francis July 28, 2013 St. Mary parishioner, Mary Kate O Leary, is currently volunteering in Kenya, Africa at the Nyumbani Village. Nyumbani means home in Swahili. Nyumbani was founded in 1992 by an American priest, Father D Angostino, along with Sister Mary Owens, when they realized the orphanages in Kenya were turning away infants with HIV/Aids. Father D. died in 2006, but Sister Mary continues on as the executive director. Mary Kate is a recent graduate of UW Madison and chose to volunteer at the Nyumbani Village, where up to 1,000 children and 100 grandparents who are displaced by Aides, live in small cottages. Nyumbani is the first self-sustainable village. It provides a stable home for healing and self-reliance. Their needs are great. Your help is needed to provide basic personal care items, such as underwear. You can read more at their website: nyumbani.org. Mary Kate is requesting donations to help the village. Donations can be made directly through the website, or by sending monies to her parents: Bill & Mary Ellen O Leary, 377 Fairway, Milton, WI % of the money received will be deposited into her account and used directly for the projects she is working on in Kenya. All donations are tax deductible. Most of all, we are asking for your prayers for the children/elders at the village and the safety of our daughter as she volunteers. Questions? Call us at Bill & Mary Ellen O Leary

12 Section Two (11-16) Did you ever stop and think about the fact that you are made in the image and likeness of God? In the story of Creation we read: So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. (Genesis 1:27) What does this mean? According to Pope John Paul II it means that we have the capability to love others and enter into communion with them. In marriage, we are able to enter into communion with our spouse. Sex is not simply a biological act, but it concerns the innermost being of the human person. (11) It communicates a total gift of self to the other. The only place where an authentic gift of self is possible is in marriage. Why? It is because in marriage the couple freely chooses to enter into a covenant bond where they promise to live in fidelity to one another. A marriage should be a sign of the love that Christ has for his people. Jesus Christ suffered and died on the cross for us, the Church. We are called to imitate this love. Our marriages should reflect this love. Jesus will be with us always (Matt. 28:20) and he will never abandon his bride. In the same way, married couples can never abandon each other. Because love is a gift, it is fruitful and capable of the gift of a new life! Children are a permanent sign of the unity and faithfulness of a married couple. There are also those, such as priests and religious, who choose not to get married in order that they might give themselves completely in service to the Church. They help us anticipate Heaven where we will neither marry, nor be given in marriage. (Matt. 22:30) Questions for Discussion 1. What does Pope John Paul II call the fundamental and innate vocation of every human being? (11) 2. Find the qualities of a Christ-centered marriage in paragraph 13. Can you think of a couple in your life who exemplifies these qualities? 3. Can you describe how someone who has chosen celibacy can still become the father or mother of many? (16) See John 15:12-13 and CCC Adapted from High School Study Guide on Familiaris Consortio by Theresa Simeo.

13 MERCY HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Mercy Hospice is seeking volunteers to visit with patients, Veteran volunteers, music volunteers and for a variety of other needs. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please call We would love to have you share your talents with our team! MILTON FIRE DEPARTMENT SEEKS VOLUNTEERS: Milton Fire Department and EMS are looking for volunteers to join their organization. Call or stop by the station, located at 614 W. Madison Avenue for more information. Fire Department service territory includes the City of Milton, and Townships of Milton, Harmony, Johnstown, Lima and Koshkonong. FIND OUT HOW TO USE YOUR GOD- GIVEN TALENTS: Have you taken the GPS / Spiritual Gifts Inventory? It s free, on-line and can be used to discover your hidden talents. No pressure or commitment required, just 15 minutes of your time. Go to St. Mary website and click the Outreach tab: d/1cfmfw0likltqv5w3grcircvgn9b VGLTZz-VuJeM1no0/viewform You ll be glad you did!! Widow/Widower Support Groups: Tuesday, February 23 at 10:00 a.m. in the Ark Library at St. Mary Parish. All those that have lost a spouse are welcome. Mercy Assisted Care offers a Widow s Coffee Support Group. This group meets for coffee on the last Monday of every month at 10:00 a.m. Open to the public! The next meeting date is Monday, February 29. Call for the location of this meeting. Note that all those who have lost a spouse, whether recently are several years ago, are welcome and encouraged to attend both groups.

14 Light in a Dark World When was the last time you experienced a miracle? When was the last time you heard the story of someone else s miracle? MOME Women from the Milton United Methodist Church celebrated 5 years of this ministry last Friday! When I dropped off the St. Mary donations at 9:00 a.m., many of the tables were already filled with clothing, but the women greeted me with smiles and thanks. Director JoLynn Stankus, holding the cake with her daughter, arrived after working the night shift ready to sort donations. She began this ministry when she found there was a need in Milton. Eight families attended the first exchange in February 2011 and in September 2011 there were 86 families! The numbers continue to grow. The exchange is held on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Volunteers are needed to pack up the remaining donations at the end of the exchange. They are always open to new volunteers joining them! The women meet the Friday before at 9:00 a.m. to set up their fellowship hall. The young moms bring their young children to help, too! Check it out! they are a light in a dark world! Last weekend s Family and Youth ministries heard Rod Montanye share a miracle experienced by his family involving his daughter-in-law and grandchild who is now 15 months old. Ask Rod or Lynn about it! We watched videos of a couple Eucharistic Miracles that make you think about the next time you go up to receive Communion at Mass. We thought about God choosing us at our Baptism to follow Him. The Stations of the Cross which hang on our walls all year long...do we look at and acknowledge their presence and remember Jesus sacrifice for us? Jesus is a light in a dark world. We who follow Jesus are a light in a dark world. Others with whom we share our faith may become a light in a dark world. Witness the miracle of the Eucharist with your children every time you get the chance! They may complain now...but when they need Jesus, they will know where to find him. ~Sabrina

15 Interfaith Community Outreach Ministry The primary work of the Interfaith Community Outreach Ministry (ICOM) at St. Mary Parish is to connect parishioners with volunteer/outreach opportunities within our parish, our community, and beyond. Some of the group projects include: Kids Against Hunger events, GIFTS Men s Shelter, Milton Food Pantry, Bloodmobile, and more. This Ministry has implemented the GPS / Spiritual Gifts Inventory, a tool to help you discover your hidden talents. By taking the assessment you are not committing to anything; it will simply help you find the area(s) of your greatest talent or gift from God. Have an idea for an outreach opportunity? Join our group and bring your idea with you! Current Members: Marci Brandt, Linda Groeschl, Jessica Schafer-Locher, Mike Sessler, Gail Slepekis, Rick Tomten, Mike Tracey, Steve Vicenzi, Mari Anne Warren, Mark Warren. Anyone interested in joining this Commission should contact the parish office. Meetings ICOM meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Ark Meeting Room. The chair and prayer positions are rotated each month.

16 837 Parkview Dr. Milton, WI S. Saint Joseph Circle Edgerton, WI