SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST

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1 Welcome to SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH 115 Plymouth St., Plymouth, Wisconsin Mission Statement We, the faith community of St. John the Baptist Parish, believe that we are called daily to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ: to learn, to share, and to live the message of Jesus. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we recognize that we are unique with diverse gifts from God and that we are to develop these gifts to nurture and strengthen our faith community. Saturday Masses 4:00 p.m. - St. John the Baptist 5:30 p.m. - St. Thomas Aquinas, Elkhart Lake Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. - St. Thomas Aquinas, Elkhart Lake 9:30 a.m. - St. John the Baptist Weekday Masses 8:00 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - St. John the Baptist 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, Friday - St. Thomas Aquinas Eucharistic Adoration 4:00-8:00 p.m., Mondays - St. John the Baptist 8:30-10:00 a.m., Wednesdays - St. Thomas Aquinas FATHER PHILIP D. REIFENBERG... Pastor for the Clustered Parishes of St. John the Baptist, Plymouth and St. Thomas Aquinas, Elkhart Lake

2 St. John the Baptist Parish Plymouth November 12, 2017 Dear Parishioners of St. John the Baptist: At the Town Hall meeting on October 29th, we reported that we ve budgeted a deficit of about $160,000 (excluding investment income) for this fiscal year. We attributed the lion s share of the deficit to salaries in our school s teachers. As a matter of fact, we budgeted a school salary/benefits total that is $82,000 greater than what was budgeted for the previous year. Why? Two years ago, a comparison of our teachers salaries with those of their peers in the Plymouth Public School District revealed that we were paying SJB teachers a little over half of what their public school colleagues were making. An effort was made to redress this imbalance at that time. But earlier this year, we conducted another analysis of SJB teachers salary scale, this time looking at the salary scales of Christ Child Academy (Sheboygan), St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School (Sheboygan) and the Plymouth Public School District again. We looked at what teachers were being paid, given their years of service and where they stood in terms of professional development. What we found was that SJB teachers salaries were lower than comparable teachers salaries at CCA and even more so at Seton. But the big shocker was the comparison to Plymouth Public School teachers, where our teachers still registered at a mere 60% parity with their public school counterparts. The point was made at the Town Hall meeting that teachers are becoming a scarce commodity, and some are being lured away from parochial schools by the higher salaries offered in the public school sector; the better teachers are attracting even bigger dollars. But it isn t just a matter of remaining competitive in a highly competitive market. It is a matter of justice: we owe our teachers a just family-supporting wage. Over the years, archdiocesan school officials have suggested that the goal for any given school should be to maintain teacher salaries at an 80% parity level with the local public school district. To jump from 60% to 80% parity in a single year would have been a very difficult step to take; while we could draw off of savings to do it for one year, it would not be sustainable over the long haul without a significant growth in regular income. So, the SJB Finance Council has decided to move to 71% parity this year, conduct an enhanced giving campaign next Spring, and try to edge up to the 80% level over the following two or three years. Meanwhile, we expect the other new initiative which was announced at the Town Hall meeting the search for a person to serve as our Director of Mission Advancement to be of significant benefit in this area, too, as that person works to keep you fully informed about what steps we re taking while promoting the overall wellbeing of both our parish and our school for many years to come. Father Phil Welcome to the Newest Members of our Catholic Faith Family Baptized, November 12, 2017 Henry Stuart Brotz Son of Stewart and Sarah Brotz and Hope Maddison Boldt Daughter of Zachary and Cassidy Boldt May they and their families enjoy the Blessings of the sacrament and continue in God s Love throughout their lives. Congratulations to Bill and Sue Rusch as they celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary May their Celebration of Marriage be a source of great joy and blessings!

3 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time November 12, 2017 Advent 2017 Prepare the Way of the Lord At St. John the Baptist At St. Fridolin An Advent Evening of Reflection Mary as the Model of Discipleship An Advent Day of Reflection Studying and applying the Advent Readings Tuesday, December 5, 2017 St. John the Baptist Church 6:30-8:00 pm Saturday, December 2, 2017 St. Fridolin Church, Glenbeulah 10:00am to 4:00 pm ~ Concluding with Mass Lunch is included. More details to follow... Facilitated by Olivia O Keefe Join us to discover how Mary leads us down the path of true discipleship. This Advent evening of reflection is facilitated by Olivia O Keefe. Olivia is married with four children, and co-coordinates the Sheboygan North Catholic Women s Bible Study. Based on her own faith journey, Olivia will help us see how Mary challenges us to be more faithful disciples. With Father Carl Diederich Watch the bulletin for more opportunities to grow your faith during the season of Advent. $15,000 in Total Prizes ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST SUPER RAFFLE 1st WINNER $10,000 2ND WINNER $2,000 DRAWING: November 19, 2017 at 10:45am WHERE: St. John the Baptist Church Hall 2 $500 EACH 5 $200 EACH 10 $100 EACH Join us for Coffee and Donuts during the Drawing PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT: Church & School Facility Maintenance Tickets: $20 Each - Available at the parish office and in the Church Hall prior to the drawing. Please Join Us at Fr. Phil s Coffee Klatch St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel 10-11:30am on Wednesday, November 15 These very informal, open discussions will take place a couple of times a month. People could bring up any topic to discuss: a current event, something going on in the parish, Church politics, papal announcements, questions about Church history, etc. If you would like to join the discussion, but can t stay the whole time, feel free to come late or leave early. St. John the Baptist Christian Women s Meeting Tuesday, November 14, 2017 in the Church Hall Rosary prayed at 6:15pm with meeting to follow. All Members are welcome Thank you from the Christian Women for another successful Holiday Craft Fair. We truly appreciate your donations of delicious baked goods, auction items, and basket fillers. Thank you, also, to all the volunteers, vendors, and attendees. This great fundraiser provides the Christian Women the opportunity to contribute toward parish needs such as the new signage on the buildings. God bless all of you and thank you for another successful Holiday Craft Fair. SJB Christian Women

4 St. John the Baptist Plymouth November 12, 2017 Mass Schedule and Intentions SJB - St. John the Baptist STA - St. Thomas Aquinas, Elkhart Lake Saturday, November 11 4:00pm SJB Willard Schmitz 4:00pm SJB Irene Ringwell 5:30pm STA Sandy Amweg 5:30pm STA Jack and Jim Jarr Sunday, November 12 8:00am STA Anne M. Schultz 8:00am STA Claude Meyers 9:30am SJB Int. of the Living and Deceased members of the Jack Steinhardt Family 9:30am SJB Bob and Sue Lee 6:00pm SJB Craig Goeser Monday, November 13 8:00am SJB Frank and Hilda Schaefer Tuesday, November 14 8:00am SJB Harold and Ann Meyer Wednesday, November 15 8:00am STA Richard Rice Thursday, November 16 8:00am SJB Desmond and Mary Foy Friday, November 17 8:00am STA Alois and Ida Schmitz 8:00am STA Sky Banghart Saturday, November 18 4:00pm SJB Deceased Members of the Sander and Stemper Families 4:00pm SJB Stan Payne 5:30pm STA Oscar & Phyllis Bardon 5:30pm STA Jack Johnson, Sr Sunday, November 19 8:00am STA Mary Jane Popelka 8:00am STA Ray Freimuth 9:30am SJB Donald J. Schroeder 9:30am SJB Ron Schmitt Scriptures 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time November 12, st: Wisdom 6: nd: 1 Thessalonians 4: Gospel: Matthew 25: rd Sunday in Ordinary Time November 19, st: Proverbs 31: 10-13, 19-20, nd: 1 Thessalonians 5: 1-6 Gospel: Matthew 25: The Week at St. John the Baptist November 12-19, 2017 Sunday... November 12 3:30pm... Confirmation Class Mtg/Church Hall Monday... November 13 4:00pm... Eucharistic Adoration/Church 12:00pm... Compassionate Hearts Mtg/Parish Office Tuesday... November 14 6:00pm... Folk Choir Rehearsal/Church 6:30pm... Pastoral Council Mtg/School Conf. Rm 7:00pm... LTAA Basketball Practice/Gym Wednesday... November 15 5:30pm... Technology Mtg/Parish Office 6:00pm... Faith Formation Classes/School 6:00pm... Altar Server Training/Church 7:00pm... Adult Volleyball/Gym Thursday... November 16 8:30am... Mission Quilters/Parish Office 6:00pm... Classic Choir Rehearsal/Church Sunday... November 19 10:45am... Super Raffle/Church Hall Director of Mission Advancement St. John the Baptist Parish is seeking a person passionate about her or his Catholic Faith and possessing a demonstrated competence in the field of communication and information technology to serve as Director of Mission Advancement. Employing contemporary communication and marketing strategies, the Director of Mission Advancement will work with our pastor, our staff and our many volunteers to engage, evangelize and grow discipleship within our faith community. In collaboration with parish and school leaders, this individual will also promote financial stewardship and fundraising efforts. The Director of Mission Advancement is a full-time position with salary and benefits. The complete job description is posted on the parish website ( Interested individuals should submit a resume and cover letter to Lisa Schoneman, Director of Administrative Services, at lschoneman@sjbplymouth.org or at the parish office Parish Financial Stewardship Weekend Giving Fiscal Year-to-Date Giving July 1 November 6, 2017 Includes All Saints Day November 4-5 Total Budget Variance Envelopes $10,624 $195,771 $215,625 $(19,854) Buildings & Grounds $1,523 $15,917 $18,594 $(2,677) Plate $1,796 $22,643 $24,604 $(1,961)

5 St. John the Baptist Parish Information Sacramental Celebrations Eucharistic Liturgies: See the front cover of Bulletin. Baptism: Contact the Parish Office Reconciliation: 2nd and 4th Saturday from 9:30-10:00am in the chapel. Marriage: Contact the pastor no later than six months prior to day of the wedding. Very Reverend Philip D. Reifenberg Shared Pastor Parishes of St. John the Baptist and St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Trustees Bill Barbieur... Treasurer Tom Paul... Secretary Pastoral Council Chair... John Mueller Members: Anne Gamoke, Mark Gumm, Bill Marklein, Cheryl Nicholson, Keith Ott, Joel Pierce, Tom Paul, Adam Schneider Finance Council Chair... Jim Birenbaum Members: Bill Barbieur, Mark Gumm, Patty Huberty, Tom Paul St. John the Baptist School ~ Amy Nelson... Principal Ann Penkwitz... School Secretary Joel Pierce... School Board Chair St. John the Baptist Faith Formation ~ Amy Albers... Faith Formation Grades 1-8 Erin Gross... Faith Formation Grades 9-12 Contacts Cemetery... Parish Office ~ Prayer Needs... Kate ~ Caring Cab... Karen ~ St. Vincent de Paul sjbplymouth.org Parish Membership We welcome you to the St. John the Baptist Parish Family. To receive a registration form or to notify us of an address change, please complete the form below. Place the completed form in the collection basket, or return it to the Parish Office (115 Plymouth Street, Plymouth 53073). Name Address: Phone: New Parishioner Address Change Bulletin Deadline Please submit announcements to the parish office no later than Monday before noon. bulletin@sjbplymouth.org Parish Office Contact Information Hours: 8:30am-Noon and 1:00-4:00pm Phone Fax sjbparish@sjbplymouth.org Lisa Schoneman...Director of Administrative Services Katie Kleiber....Administrative Assistant Julie Krueger...Parish Secretary Scott Dedlow.Building Maint./Dir. Of Liturgy Hearing Assistance: The induction loop system for hearing device users is installed in church. To take advantage of this hearing assistance, please turn your hearing device to the T coil setting and sit in either of the middle two sections of church. The support of our advertisers helps offset the cost of publishing our bulletin. Please thank them when you can and support them with your business.