Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception 837 Parkview Drive Twenty-Fourth Sunday Milton, Wisconsin in Ordinary Time September 16, 2012

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1 Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception 837 Parkview Drive Twenty-Fourth Sunday Milton, Wisconsin in Ordinary Time September 16, 2012 Parish Web Site Parish Address Parish Staff and Directory Fr. Jim Uppena, Pastor After Hours Emergencies, please call: Sr. Carol Hanus, FSPA, Pastoral Associate Vicki Kersten, Parish Administrator Sabrina Elsen, Faith Formation (PreSchool & Elementary Coordinator) Sabrina Elsen, Faith Formation (Youth Ministry Coordinator) Angie McNally, Coordinator of Liturgy and Music Maggie Kennedy, Administrative Assistant Faith Formation 1 & 2/Parish Fax Number Masses This Week Sat. Sept. 15 5:00 p.m. Ken Hansen Sun. Sept. 16 8:30 a.m. For All Our Parishioners 10:30 a.m. Daniel T. Sheridan Mon. Sept. 17 8:30 a.m. Edwin A. Kapek Tues. Sept :30 a.m. Frank & Laura Cobetto and Lucille Tira Wed. Sept. 19 8:30 a.m. Deceased Members of Terneus, Moyle, Sebold and Hanton Families Fri. Sept. 21 8:30 a.m. Jim & Jodie Stephenson-Allen - NOTE TIME OF MASS Sat. Sept. 22 Sun. Sept. 23 5:00 p.m. Winnie, Jackie & Tom Schmidt 8:30 a.m. For All Our Parishioners 10:30 a.m. Maxine Wagman Bulletin announcements are due by Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.

2 Liturgy Minister Schedule for September Liturgical Ministers: Please be sure to arrive approximately 10 minutes before mass begins. At 5 minutes before mass time, the check-in person begins to look for substitutes. Ministry 5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Reader One Reader Two Helen Dickinson This Week at St. Mary Parish Sat./Sun. Sept. 15/16: Catechetical Weekend Sun. Sept. 16: RCIA will meet at 9:20 a.m. in the Ark. Sun. Sept. 16: St. Mary Choir will practice at 9:30 a.m. in church. Sun. Sept. 16: Confirmation Parent Meeting in the center at 9:30 a.m. Ron Kaiser Don Roberts Mari Anne Warren Bob Logan Commentator Frank Bua Steve Fernan Bill O Leary Cantor Frank Daniels Doreen Houge Elizabeth O Leary Servers Extraordinary Ministers *Denotes Check-in person Ushers Greyson Hammer Eli Hammer B1 - Diane Philipps B2 - Julie Armstrong B3 - W1 - Jerome LaBrie W2 - Sue Gavigan* W3 - Clarence Lornson W4 - Robert Dugenske Ron Yoss Donald Reif Ed Butler Brian Cross Mark Gavigan Dennis Witek Kelly Reed Dylan Cadd Mike Cadd B1 - Rod Montanye B2 - Linda Sheppard* B3 - Sharon Cowan W1 - Cathy Fernan W2 - Julie Gaddini W3 - Megan Oertel W4 - Deb Krausse Tom Krausse Stephen Sheppard Sandy Sokn Pete Riesterer Mike Sheehy Roger Schrader Casey Brandt Brayden Berberich Laura Owens B1 - Marian Cousin B2 - Marci Brandt B3 - Tammy Berberich W1 - Lou Pins W2 - Peggy Mayfield W3 - Jessica Schafer W4 - Janet Cassidy Larry Kapheim Tom Westrick Penny Portman Barry Brandt Jonah Brandt If you notice an opening at a particular Mass and you are able to fill-in, please call and let us know. Thank you! Sun. Sept. 16: FF-2 Middle School and High School Youth will gather from 5:30 8:00 p.m. and parents will meet in church. Tues. Sept. 18: Weekend Scripture will meet at 9:30 a.m. in the Ark. All are welcome! Tues. Sept. 18: FF-1 Grade K 6 classes will be held from 4:00 5:15 p.m. Tues. Sept. 18: Pastoral Council will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Ark.

3 Tues. Sept. 18: St. Margaret Circle will meet at 7:00 p.m. with Lori Schrank. Wed. Sept. 19: Staff Meeting at 9:00 a.m. Wed. Sept. 19: FF-1 Grade K 6 classes will be held from 4:00 5:15 p.m. Wed. Sept. 19: FF-1 Grade K 6 classes will be held from 5:45 7:00 p.m. Sat. Sept. 22: St. Mary Choir will practice at 4:00 p.m. in church. In Sympathy Heartfelt prayer and sympathy to the family of Harvey Sessler, who died on August 25 and was buried on September 9. Welcome to the Table of the Lord September 9, 2012: Connor James Sitter, son of Christopher and Katy Jo Financially Speaking Collection from last Sunday (Sept. 9, 2012) Envelopes 9, Offertory Education Loaves & Fishes 0.00 Catholic Herald 0.00 Special Collections Collection from Sept. 11, 2011 Envelopes 6, Readings for Week of September 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 3:16-4:3 Mark 9:30-37 Liturgy Our Response Our response to The Body of Christ or The Blood of Christ is Amen. This is a sign of our assent to the true nature of what is being received and to who we are as well. It is a statement of agreement and of faith and should be enthusiastically affirmative. Liturgical Bits and Bytes 2010 Resource Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission.

4 Traveling Chalice A Program of Awareness and Prayer for Vocations This week our parish gratefully acknowledges Nathan & Shana Sies Family as they host our Traveling Chalice General Announcements THE COMING WEEKENDS: I will be out of the parish for the weekends of September and September for weddings of parishioners elsewhere. On September 22 nd, I will be in Rockford for the wedding of parishioner Stephen Otradovec and Staci Luevano, and on September 29 th, I will be in Milwaukee for the wedding of Abbey Ayres and Michael Marquette. Fr. Bill Nolan will be here to take the masses on both weekends. Fr. Jim OCTOBER RESPECT LIFE MONTH PREPARATION: In preparation for October Respect Life Month, let us celebrate God s great gift of life through prayer and by renewing our commitment to respect, promote, and defend the right to all life from conception to a natural death. Only with prayer prayer that storms the heavens for justice and mercy, prayer that cleanses our hearts and souls will the culture of death that surrounds us today be replaced with a culture of life. From the Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities, U.S. Catholic Bishops. HOLY HOUR WITH BENEDICTION: At St. Mary, Milton on Monday, September 17 at 6:30 p.m. come adore our Lord in Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and pray the Joyful Mysteries for Respecting Life. The Holy Hour ends with Benediction. K C L IF E S AV E R S F O R L IF E CAMPAIGN: Our St. Mary KC s will again collect donations for their Lifesavers for Life campaign on September after all masses. Proceeds go to the J a n e s v i l l e P r e g n a n c y Helpline. Enjoy a roll of Lifesavers and at the same t i m e h e l p - o u t t h i s worthwhile cause!

5 An ounce of prevention (from our Health & Wellness Committee) We know the old adage. When it comes to our health, prevention is a proven method for preserving health and preventing disease and complications. But is all screening created equal? In fact some screening, because it detects abnormalities where there are none, can lead to unnecessary, expensive, and often painful procedures. Your primary care provider can help you decide which screening tests are indicated for you based on research. Advertisements for some screenings are misleading and will cause people to undergo unnecessary testing. Here is a short list of some currently recommended preventive services: Regular measurement of weight and blood pressure Immunizations for both children and adults Advice on diet, exercise, tobacco, alcohol and drug use Managing stress and preventing accident injury Special tests at certain times in your life such as with pregnancy and beginning at age 50 Remember the scientific evidence can lead to changes in recommendations. For example, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) no longer recommends routine PSA screening for men. PSA screening should be done based on a conversation with your provider at which time you can discuss your specific risk for prostate cancer. Most health insurance plans pay for preventive services, including Medicare, but the specific tests may vary according to the plan and your history, including specific risk factors. There are choices you can make right now and every day which can lead to better health, including: Avoid any form of tobacco use Eat a healthy diet Exercise regularly Drink alcohol only in moderation Don t use illegal drugs or prescriptions belonging to someone else Always wear seat belts And most important of all: Nurture your family and friends and strangers alike Pray constantly as St. Paul tells us Scientific research has shown that regular prayer and church attendance lead to spiritual wellness and more positive health outcomes.

6 WORD OF LIFE: Ho rmon a l contraceptives significantly increase women s risk of developing the following: blood clots that can lead to fatal heart attacks, strokes and pulmonary embolisms; breast cancer, cervical cancer and liver tumors; loss of bone density; and changes in metabolism causing loss of libido, weight gain, moodiness and migraines. Women using the contraceptive patch, for example, are almost 8 times more likely to develop blood clots than wo me n n o t u sin g h o rmo n a l contraceptives; more than 360 young women using the patch, contraceptive ring or Yaz/Yasmin pills have died in recent years due to heart attacks, stro ke s o r p u lmo n a ry embolisms seen as associated with these drugs and devices. ~ Susan E. Wills, JD, LLM, Life Matters: Contraceptives and Women s Well-Being, Respect Life Program 2012 Year of Faith - Diocese Beginning this October and continuing through November of 2013, the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, has established a Year of Faith and is inviting us to spend time in consideration of our own journey of faith and our relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. At the heart of this Year of Faith is an encounter with the one God, who is love. We are called to rediscover the joy that comes from knowing Jesus Christ, for he is the source of all beauty, truth, and goodness. Let us rediscover, or explore for the first time, the Church He founded and what she believes. Over the next year in the Diocese of Madison, all Catholics will have the opportunity to reflect on the Year of Faith through prayer, study of the Second Vatican Council, and study of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Look for events offered though the diocese and tools and inspiration to work for the New Evangelization through the gift of beauty. The Year of Faith begins in the Diocese of Madison on October 11, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service with Most Reverend Robert C. Morlino, Bishop of Madison, at St. Maria Goretti Parish Church, Madison. The bishop is asking for each parish to send representatives to this event. If you are interested in attending, please contact Fr. Jim for more details.

7 Year of Faith - St. Mary Parish Pope Benedict has declared a Year of Faith beginning on October 11, 2012, which is the 50 th Anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council, and the 20 Anniversary of the publication of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. During this year, Catholics throughout the world are invited and encouraged to participate in programs that will deepen their understanding of the faith and their spirituality. Two recently developed programs that have been very popular in Catholic parishes is a program by Jeff Cavins called Bible Timeline, and a program by Robert Barron called Catholicism. The Bible Timeline program provides an overview of the Bible from beginning to end, and gives the participant an excellent grasp of the events of the bible and how they relate to our lives. The Catholicism program provides an overview of the main beliefs of our Catholic faith, and gives the participant a deeper grasp of the teachings of the Catholic Church and how they relate to our lives. Both are DVD programs, which engage the participant by means of reading, reflection, discussion, and viewing the DVDs. Each program consists of a series of 22 or 24 sessions of one hour to one and half hours in length. In order to get the most out of the program, each participant needs access to a workbook or study kit, which provides background material, reading suggestions, and reflection/ discussion questions. The workbook (for the Catholicism program) and study kit (for the Bible Timeline program) cost $ These can be shared by spouses or persons within the same household. If there is sufficient interest in our parish, we will purchase one or both of these programs, and begin them this fall. To assist us in assessing interest, please complete the form below and put it in the collection basket next weekend. Thanks! Name: Phone Number: I am interested in: Bible Timeline Catholicism For me, the best time for meeting is: morning afternoon evening For me, the best day of the week is: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

8 Saint Mary Harvest Bazaar 2012 Saturday, October 20 Fun Run / Walk Sunday, October 21 Dinner and Drawings Harvest Bazaar News Harvest Bazaar Sponsorship - If you would like to help sponsor the annual bazaar, whether you own a business, your employer would like to sponsor, or you would like to sponsor as a family, call for more information, or visit our website at and click the Harvest Bazaar tab. Those wishing to sponsor the Fun Run, information needs to be in the office by October HARVEST BAZAAR SPONSORS American Awards Andy Weberpal - Century 21 Bank of Milton Bart s Auto Repair Bea Steely Book World Cal s Barber Shop Christopher LaBrie - Attorney Culver s of Newville Diamond Center Dr. Brad Meyers and Gretchen Geist Dr Julia Armstrong, DDS Edward Jones Deb Cross & Pete Thomas Fagan Automotive Fagan Family - Jim, Sigga, Ryan, Amber, Casey & Mackenzie First Community Bank Fr. Jim Uppena Hammer Chiropractic Heartwarming House In Loving Memory of Charlie Schneider Jim & Peggy O Leary Jodie s Angels Joe & Bernie Allen Knights of Columbus Lanair Products Madelyn Company, Inc McCann s Garage Mercy Health System Mike Sessler - BRG Realty Milton Senior Living, LLC Northleaf Winery Bistro & Market Orthopedic Innovations - Brett Stair Piggly Wiggly Prairie Craftsmen, Inc Ron & Wendi Weberpal Schneider, Apfel Funeral Home Southern Wisconsin News St. Mary Council of Catholic Women State Farm - Rudy Gaddini Steponkus Tax Service Team Shea-Tate Matt & Tina Keller Family Tom Reed Farms Vitech International Whitcomb, Lynch Funeral Home (Your Name Here)

9 Mini Raffles: Parishioners are encouraged to donate items in the fall for the Harvest Bazaar Mini Raffles. Any and all items of your choice will be most welcome. Theme baskets continue to be very popular, so consider putting one together. Sign up in the gathering space. New this year: Children's mini baskets and/or items for their own raffle. Sign up in the gathering space. (Please remember these should be geared to children ages 3-10.) Ticket prices (for the Children s Raffle) will remain at $.50. Fun Run/Walk: Registration forms are available at the Parish Office, in the gathering space and on our website at HarvestBazaar.html. Again this year long-sleeved t-shirts are an option and pets are welcome at the walk (see registration form for details). Registration forms must be turned in by October 8 to guarantee a t- shirt, get yours in now! Anyone wishing to donate items to be placed in runner s bags may contact Pat Starr at Website: Our Harvest Bazaar now has it's own "tab" on our website, check it out at Country Store: *Artists and Crafters - keep working on the projects you plan to donate. *Gardeners: Remember canned goods are always popular at the Bazaar. When dividing your house plants or outdoor plants, consider putting some in small containers for the Country Store. Raffle Tickets: Each weekend until the Harvest Bazaar, Main Raffle tickets and Dinner with Father tickets will be sold in the gathering space following mass. Raffle tickets have been mailed. If you did not receive yours, please contact the parish office. Remember the $100 drawing for early ticket returns will be on September 28. Anyone who has sold their book of 25 main raffle tickets can pick-up an additional book of tickets to sell to increase your chance of winning the special drawing! Get yours in today!

10 EDGERTON HOSPITAL 11TH ANNUAL HEALTHY VILLAGE FAIR: On Sunday, September 16th from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. This event is free and an opportunity for the hospital to help promote health & wellness practices for adults and children. Offering free blood pressure checks, hand washing demos, finger casting, blood sugar testing & Advanced Directive Information and more! Call for more info. Special THANK YOU to parishioners Gail & John Nordlof for the donation of altar wine. Northleaf Winery, LLC 232 South Janesville Street Milton Wisconsin fax info@northleafwinery.com

11 DIOCESAN RURAL LIFE MASS: Tuesday, September 18 at 1:30 p.m. Hosted by St. Augustine, 280 Haberdale Dr, Footville. Events of the day include: 1:30 p.m. Mass Bishop Robert Morlino presiding and concelebrated by Fr. Kevin Dooley, Fr. Bernie Rott and fellow diocesan priests. Blessing of farm animals, farming implements and the surrounding countryside in the parish parking lot. Reception will follow at approximately 3:00 p.m. in the St. Augustine Parish Hall We are hopeful you will consider joining us as we gather to celebrate the work of all farmers and rural communities across our entire 11 counties in the Diocese of Madison, as we offer a sincere sing of solidarity with all working people of the land, as we pray and give thanks for this h a r v e s t s e a s o n w h i c h provides us all our daily bread. For more information, c o n t a c t Tom Nelson at , Tina Wellnitz at , Marge Harker at or Janet Kassel at Other Parish Fall Festivals ST. ANN S FALL FESTIVAL: Sunday, September 16 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.. Festival day fun for the whole family includes games, bouncy tents, silent and live auctions, raffles and more. St. Ann s is located at 320 N. Harrison Street in Stoughton. Hope to see you there! NATIVITY OF MARY PARISH FESTIVAL: Sunday, September 23 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. A pork chop dinner with all the fixings will be served in the school gym along with a Theme Basket Silent Auction. A Farmer s Market will take place just outside the school doors along with games for the kids. Raffle tickets will be available for a chance to win the Grand Prize of $5,000.

12 Stewardship: A Way of Life Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time A particular family became regular volunteers at the homeless shelter. They continued to donate money every month along with household and personal items for the families, and gave their time to do chores and make friends. Be a disciple and steward, and teach your children this way of life, by participating in the work of a local shelter.

13 at 40 days of prayer, fasting and peaceful witness at the Planned Parenthood abortion facility in Madison to end abortion, will run 24/7 from Wednesday, September 26 through Sunday, November 4. Many volunteers are needed to pray peacefully in one-hour increments on the sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood to keep our constant vigil during the campaign. Can you help us stand for life and pray for the conversion of hearts so that all respect life? Visit the Vigil for Life website at for more information. There you can find the Vigil Hours Calendar where you may sign-up for your vigil hour online. Or, contact 40 Days for Life campaign director Bette Weisshaar or Come to the Kick-Off Rally on Wednesday evening, September 26 th, at St. Mary s Church in Pine Bluff for food, fellowship, and prayer led by Bishop Morlino and Father Rick Heilman to gear up for 40 Days for Life. Come between 6:00 and 6:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m.; if possible, bring a dessert or side dish to pass. Visit the beautiful Rosary Garden dedicated to the pre-born! Directions to St. Mary s Church, 3673 County Road P, Pine Bluff, WI 53528: From Madison Go west on Mineral Point Road and turn left on P. Barry Brown first n o t i c e d a problem with his heart in Barry has been a fitness instructor for most of his a d u l t l i f e, including 20 years in the Air Force, but he started getting exhausted when he exercised, and feeling a strange stinging sensation across his back. It turned out that he'd had a heart attack and suffered significant heart damage. He enrolled in a clinical trial at the University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine, where he got a dose of his own bone marrow adult stem cells as part of the treatment for his severe heart disease. Three years later, Barry ran and completed a half-marathon--13 grueling miles to show he was back in fighting shape. His comeback amazed even his doctor. As Barry says, his own recovery and all the other stories out there "are proof that adult stem cell research isn't a waste of money." And, it doesn't require destroying human life as is necessary with embryonic stem cell research. See Barry's uplifting video story and those of other adult stem cell patients at StemCellResearchFacts.org.

14 Saint Mary Faith Formation Catechists and Faith Group Leaders We are soooo close! Please contact Sabrina if you are able to join us this year at or Tuesday 4:00PM Wednesday 4:00 PM Wednesday 5:45PM Kdg. Kathleen Riesterer Tina Keller Judy Riesterer Abigail Martin 1st Mary Denham Karen Krause Julie Miller 2nd Lesley Hammer, Angie Storck, Amanda Bornick, & Brittany Riesterer Jelaine Olsen Sarah Steed Deb Coleman 3rd Michele Scherdin Emily Eckert Clarence Lornson Jody Kraus Bonnie Martin 4th Lori Davis Casey Brandt Emily Dean Kate Kolak Lisa Ryan 5th Jenny Lukas Taylor Brandt Sally Herrington (5/6)Katherine Owens Scott Thomas 6th Teresa Riesterer Emily Riesterer (5/6) Kris Kleisner Cindy Vickerman Dan Vickerman 7th Kathleen Riesterer Carmen Kneiert 8th Pam & Steve Outhouse Leslie Boe 9th Mike Eckert Jude Maurer Marci Brandt Kris K. Laura Hauser T. Riesterer Mary Ellen O Leary Maggie Kennedy 10th Donna Curley Steve Wagner Lisa McCue Janet Cassidy Mareeda McCarthy Deb Cross Donnel Bartlett-Snell 11th Carmen Kneiert * Deb & Tom Krausse Joan Tan

15 T E C RET R E AT C O M I NG T O EDGERTON: The Diocese of Madison offers five TEC retreats a year, and the next retreat will be offered at St. Joseph in Edgerton from October TEC stands for Together Encountering Christ, The retreat is designed for those who are at least juniors in high school and older to come together and encounter Christ in a profound and unique way. In the Madison Diocese, the Kairos TEC program started in 1985, with now over 2600 participants. We in the TEC community hope you will consider being a p a r t o f t h i s a w e s o m e experience! Applications and more information about TEC can be found at Brochures may be available at your church. If you'd like even more information, please contact Jeff Jackson the coordinators of the next TEC retreat, jljackson@tds.net or ST. JOHN BOSCO YOUTH DAY 2012: Youth of St. Paul Catholic Church, Evansville, invite students in grades 8-12 to join them for St. John Bosco Youth Day WHAT: A day of faith and fellowship just for youth. Check out for more information. Bring a friend! Day will conclude after 4:30 p.m. Mass, which will fulfill your Sunday obligation. WHERE: Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians, aka Holy Hill in Hubertus, WI WHEN: Saturday, October 6. Ride by motor coach with pick-up at Kmart parking lot in Janesville at 5:50 a.m., St. Paul in Evansville at 6:10 a.m. and Holy Mother of Consolation in Oregon at 6:30 a.m. YOU CAN RESUME SLEEPING UNTIL WE ARRIVE! Approximate return times: 8:00 p.m. in Oregon, 8:15 p.m. in Evansville and 8:35 p.m. in Janesville. COST: $20 to cover bus and lunch. REGISTRATION: please contact St. Paul Catholic Church to register by Monday, October 1, by calling o r e m a i l i n g stpaulevans@sbcglobal.net. DRESS FOR THE WEATHER - we ll be kneeling on the ground so wear clothing that you won t mind getting a little muddy possibly. Optional items: camera, snacks for on the bus (no glass bottles), water bottle, spending money to shop sat the gift store or buy CDs. Parents welcome too! We need some chaperones!! Questions? Contact Dr. John Gernetzke at or drjohonc@charter.net

16 Saint Mary Parish 837 Parkview Dr, Milton, WI --- Saturday, October 20, K Fun Run / Walk For entry form and details call or visit Sunday, October 21, Harvest Bazaar Roast Pork Dinner 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Including Dessert and Beverage Country Store Produce Crafts Baked Goods Kids Fun & Games Activities Prizes Kids Option (available with meal) 12 to Adult $10 Children 6-11 $4 Children 5 & under Free Carryout Orders Call Religious Items Available for Sale Raffle Drawings 3:00 pm Main Raffle $2,500 cash prizes Plus more prizes Mini Raffles Featuring Themed Baskets