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1 The Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 30, 2012 Mass Intentions Monday, October 1 (St.Therese of the Child Jesus) 7:30am (SFX) For the Parishioners of our Parishes Tuesday, October 2 (The Holy Guardian Angels) 7:30am (SFX) UMary Mallon 8:30am (SM) U JoAnn VerDoot Wednesday, October 3 7:30am (SFX) UEd Rozmarynoski 8:30am (SFX) UDeceased of the Foytik and Isley Families (Notre Dame School Mass) Thursday, October 4 (St. Francis of Assisi) 7:30am (SFX) UPirmin Schmitz 8:30am (SM) UDiane Harrington Friday, October 5 7:30am (SFX) UMarie Van Remortel (Altar Rosary) Saturday, October 6 4:00pm (SFX) UJoseph & Loretta Schumerth & Family 4:30pm (SM) UJason Van Rens, John Van Rens and Roland Hockers Sunday, October 7 (27th Sunday in Ordinary Time) 8:00am (SM) UFrank & Donna Mae Carter 9:00am (SFX) UKen & Laverne Hennessey 10:00am (SM) UGerard & Dolores Brys 11:00am (SFX) USylvester Verhoven Mass Schedule for October 6/7 St. Francis, 4:00pm: Fr. Merkatoris St. Mary, 4:30pm: Fr. Getchel St. Mary, 8:00am & 10:00am: Fr. Herring St. Francis, 9:00am & 11:00am: Fr. Getchel Mount Olivet Cemetery Artificial decorations can be placed in the cemetery starting October 1 through May 1, including the Easter Season. Thank you for your continued cooperation. Alone with God When you pray, gather up your whole self, enter with your Beloved into the chamber of your heart, and there remain alone with him, forgetting all exterior concerns; and there remain aloft with all your love and all your mind, your affections, your desires and devotion. -St. Bonaventure from Help Me Pray Living Faith Booklets Attention Care Ministers: The October-November and December issue of the Living Faith booklets are available for pick up. They are located in the minister s room at St. Mary or on the table in the Gathering Area at St. Francis. Advertiser of the Week! The Sanctuary Candle will burn September 24-October 7 in honor of Arthur & Erma Geurts at the request of the Geurts family. Congratulations! During the months of July/August/September we welcomed the following children into the Catholic Community of faith: Mya & Rylie Eifler, Children of Daryl & Sara (Leemon) Eifler Derek John Kratcha, Son of Christopher & Kristen (Hansen) Kratcha Amelia Mary Swanson, Daughter of Matthew & Ashley (Van Elzen) Swanson Myah Josephine Goeb, Daughter of Peter Ignotus & Renee Goeb Jamison Dominic Blum, Son of Scott & Angela (Bilotti) Blum Gerald Michael Radke, Son of Mark & Julie (Hansen) Radke Tamirat Joseph Baenen Son of Paul & Sharla (Schabow) Baenen Macy Christine Gress Daughter of Ian & Kelly (Kalupa) Gress Zoey Ann Vande Hey Daughter of Joshua Vande Hey & Brenda Bildings May our Community embrace these children and may our word and example be a reflection of God s love for them. Let us offer our joy-filled prayers and congratulations as a sign of our support and welcome! Birthday Wishes for our Adopted Seminarian Deacon Alvan Amadi s birthday is October 5. Birthday wishes can be sent to: Deacon Alvan Amadi Mundelein Seminary 1000 E. Maple Ave. Mundelein, IL Deacon Alvan is in his fourth year of seminary school. Your Financial Stewardship at St. Mary Freely Receive...Freely Give Weekly Sacrificial Envelopes (September 22/23)...$6, Offertory Collection (September 22/23)...$ Maintenance...$60.00 SIDEKICKS Bar & Grill Serving Daily 11:00am to 10:00pm 930 Main Ave., De Pere Envelope Budget for July 1, Sept. 30, $135, Envelope Income thru September 23, $117, Amount needed to make budget thru Sept. 30, $17, Thank you for your continued generosity. 930 Main Ave., De Pere

2 Faith in Action and Mighty Deeds By: Kristina M. DeNeve Evangelization and Welcoming Director, Diocese of Green Bay Lately I ve been noticing more and more public figures, especially politicians, who claim their actions are based on faith. As soon as they do, others jump in and counterargue that if they really were acting on faith, they d be doing X, Y or Z instead. I find neither argument compelling, especially in light of today s Gospel. According to Jesus, we cannot speak ill of him and also perform mighty deeds in his name. Similarly, if we do harm to others, we obviously are nowhere close to Jesus, regardless of our words. In this case, harming others puts us as far away from Jesus as heaven is from hell. This means I can know you are Christian not just by how you love and act but also by how you impact others around you to act. Are the people around you better people after encountering you? Are they more loving, more truthful, more at peace? Based on this criteria, virtually every public figure has room for improvement in putting their faith into action. Indeed, each of us has room for improvement. The flu season is here. If you are not feeling well, please stay home and rest in the comfort of your warm home. Mass is broadcast live from the St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in downtown Green Bay Sundays 9am-10am CT and Monday - Saturday 8:30pm- 9pm CT on Relevent Radio Green Bay 1050 AM WJOK. Keeping our Catholic Faith Alive St. Mary Parish Choir Choir rehearsals have begun for the St. Mary Adult Choir and we want you!!! The Choir sings during the 10:00am Mass and rehearses on Wednesday nights and before Mass. We look forward to a full choir this year with current as well as new members. Let our voices be heard! For information about the choir, call Barbara Whitcomb at ext St. Mary and St. Francis Xavier News Scripture Readings for the week of October 1, 2012 Monday: Job 1:6-22/ Luke 9:46-50 Tuesday: Job 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23/ Matthew 18:1-5, 10 Wednesday: Job 9:1-12, / Luke 9:57-62 Thursday: Job 19:21-27 / Luke 10:1-12 Friday: Job 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5 / Luke 10:13-16 Saturday: Job 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17/ Luke 10:17-24 Sunday: Genesis 2:18-24 / Hebrews 2:9-11/ Mark 10:2-16 or 10:2-12 Religious Formation 7 10 grade classes begin this Wednesday, October 3, 6:30-8:00pm at St. Francis Church in the Fr. Dolski Center. There is no social or gym use prior to class. Sunday morning classes continue for pre-school - 2nd grades during the 9:00am Mass at St. Francis and 10:00am Mass at St. Mary. First Reconciliation meetings with parents of 2nd graders will immediately follow the 9:00am Mass at St. Francis in the Fr. Dolski Center and in the Social Hall of St. Mary after the 10:00am Mass. Parents will receive information about their participation in their son or daughter s preparation for confession. Confirmation Students will begin preparation classes in January. A meeting with high school juniors and parents is slated for December 5 at 6:45pm at St. Francis. Two volunteers are needed to hold the St. Francis/St. Mary bus sign at Altmayer and Heritage Schools on the 2 & 3 Wednesdays of each month at 2:45pm. Please contact Vicky Schoen at ext. 211 for more information. St. Mary Bake Sale The next Bake Sale is scheduled for October 20/21. Please drop off your donations in the Social Hall. W of qu an tr Lectors and Eucharist Ministers Fall is here and the kids are back in school, consider being a lector or being a Eucharist Minister at St. Mary or St. Francis parishes, training session are available. If you re interested in being trained or for more information, please call Fr. Getchel, Laura, at St. Francis, or Laurie at St. Mary, Days for Life Pledge to pray for the protection of all human life. Please sign the pledge sheet on the bulletin board in the St. Mary Gathering Area or on the Respect for Life table in the back of church at St. Francis. All You Can Eat & Drink $20 per person Includes: Buffet, Beer & Soda The buffet opens at 11:30am through half-time. Tickets are available at the Parish Office and after all Masses. Cash bar open for other beverages. Volunteers are needed to help! Please call the Parish Office to sign up. All proceeds benefit St. Francis & St. Mary Parishes

3 October Calendar of Events Wednesday, October 3 Dr. Alveda King, Rock Garden (1951 Bond Street, Green Bay) 6:00 to 8:00pm. Please join The Power of Life Team and our Hosts for a hors d oeuvres reception and special presentation addressing the Civil Rights issues of our times. Reservations are encouraged, seating is limited. To register cpallini@thepoweroflife. org with your name, , phone number and the number attending. Thank you, to the St. Mary and St. Francis Xavier parishioners who helped bring this event to fruition through their generous support of the Mother s Day Rose Sale. Thursday, October 4 Spiritual Athletes: Circuit Training for Catholic Women, Presenter: Amberly Boerschinger (No physical exertion will be required) Thursday, October 4, 6:00-9:00pm. -- Ss. Peter and Paul Parish, Green Bay. Contact: Shelia Schaut, Dept. of Education PO Box Green Bay, WI or to sschaut@gbdioc.org or call Friday, October 5 St Francs Altar Rosary Society, Are you a Shining Pumpkin? Come find out at the next St. Francs Altar Rosary Society meeting, Friday, October 5 after the 7:30am First Friday Mass. All women from St. Francis and St. Mary parishes are welcome. There is a short business meeting, continental breakfast and speaker, Sister Judy Miller CSJ from the St Norbert s Spirituality Center who will help us find the answer. Mark your calendar: Our November 2 meeting, will be a breakfast at Legends after the 7:30am liturgy. Watch the bulletin for details and to sign up. Saturday October 6 Vicariate 6 DCCW Fall Meeting, All women are invited to attend the fall meeting on Saturday, October 6, 8:30am at St. Joseph Parish, Kellnersville. Registration begins at 8:30am followed by the word with communion and continental breakfast. A video presentation of the life of Kateri Tekakwitha (canonized a saint this month) will be shown followed by a business meeting. A registration fee of $2.00 includes all amenities. Monday, October 8 Miracle of the Fire Candlelight Rosary Procession at the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help, 7:30pm. Outdoor Rosary Procession and Benediction, to commemorate the night the site was spared from the Peshtigo Fire in Please bring a candle, lantern, or flashlight to carry in procession. This is followed by all night adoration and rosary procession on the grounds throughout the night at the top of each hour. Closing Benediction at 9:00am, Tuesday, October 9. Tuesday, October 9 Healing Your Grieving Heart, Tuesdays, October 9, 16, 23, 30 and November 13, 6:30-8:00pm at Resurrection Parish, 333 Hilltop Drive, Green Bay. To register call Sheila DeLuca at or sdeluca@gbres.org. Join others who have lost a loved one through death, understand the grief experienced after a significant loss, share your feelings, enabling you to go through the process of grieving and mourning. The Apparition of the Blessed Mother, Celebrate the Anniversary of the day the Blessed Mother appeared to Adele Brise in 1859 at the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help, 10:00am Mass. Vatican II: Embrace Faith, Four-part series: Tuesdays, October 9, 16, 23, 30, 6:30-8:00pm at St. Joseph Parish, ( th St., Green Bay). Where were you 5o years ago? Perhaps you were beginning a career, attending grade school or not even born yet. Regardless, an important event occurred in the Church from entitled the Vatican Council II. Building on the teachings of the Church through the centuries, Vatican II set the direction for our Church which continues to be lived out today. Focusing on the four Constitutions of Vatican II you are invited to Embrace Faith in the Eucharist, in the Word, in the Church and in the World through the eyes of gifted presenters. October 9-Embrace Faith in the Word, Dr. Tom Bolin, October 16-Embrace Faith in the Eucharist -Sr. Ann Rehrauer, October 23-Embrace Faith in the World Betty Manion, October 30-Embrace Faith in the Church Joseph Trembla. For more information, contact: Shelia Schaut, Dept. of Education PO Box Green Bay, WI 54305, sschaut@gbdioc.org or call The Mysteries of Joy, Glory, Sorrow and Light: The Catholic Imagination and the Rosary, Marian devotions and the formation of Catholic identity have many rich artistic, social and spiritual parallels. Please join Fr. James Neilson, O Praem, as he exposes these parallels and invites you to pray and learn together the mysteries of the rosary. Tuesday, October 9, 6:30 8pm. Cost: Free will offering (suggested $5), Norbertine Center for Spirituality (1016 N. Broadway, De Pere). Cover to Cover: Adult Book Series conducted at Monte Alverno Retreat & Spirituality Center (1000 Ballard Rd. Appleton). Come to a presentation on Tuesday, October 9, 6:30-8:00pm, Facilitated by Br. Carl Schaefer, OFM Cap, on the book Prayerfulness by Robert J. Wicks. Come to be introduced to a way of being present to experience God and life in dynamic new ways. Suggested offering $5. The book can be purchased at Monte Alverno. No pre-registration or prior reading of the book is required.

4 October Calendar of Events Continued... Wednesday, October 10 Wednesdays for Women Series: Lured into the Holy : Diverse People, Diverse Journeys, This fall series continues its explorations into the diverse experiences and naming of the Mystery some call God. Each session will focus upon the faith-journeying of a particular culture and people, and film will be used to enhance the spirituality of these diverse cultures. Wednesdays, October 10, 17, 24, 10 11:30am at St. Norbert Abbey (1016 N. Broadway, De Pere) Presenters: Sr. Shawn Madigan, CSJ, and Sr. Judy Miller, CSJ Cost: Free will offering (suggested $5). Thursday, October 11 Lifelong Learners: Schools of Prayer, Becoming: The Woman God Made You to Be, by Tammy Everard Thursdays, October 11, 18 and 25, 11:30am - 1:00pm at Ss. Peter and Paul (710 N. Baird St., Green Bay). Lunch is provided. The issues women face as we struggle to find our true identity. Join groups of women to read, reflect, and share the work of these modern spiritual writers. Facilitator: Amberly Boersdchinger, Writer and Speaker. Contact: Shelia Schaut, Dept. of Education P.O.Box 23825, Green Bay, 54305, sschaut@gbdioc.org or call or call POLST Awareness Panel Presentation, Thursday, October 11 from 6:30-8:00pm, St. Thomas More in Appleton. In light of a statement given by the Catholic Bishops of Wisconsin this summer regarding Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST), the Diocese of Green Bay will be offering a POLST Awareness Panel Presentation. This event, being held during Respect Life month, will feature a panel of speakers in the areas of: Medicine, Law, and Catholic Teachings. There will also be personal testimonies, as well as an opportunity to ask questions. Become informed about an issue that will indeed affect people in your personal, work, and community life. Spread the word to anyone whom you feel would benefit from attending this presentation. For more information, please contact Celia McKee, Dignity of Human Life Coordinator, or cmckee@gbdioc.org. Friday, October 12th 2nd Fridays for Seniors Nativity Prison Ministry 9:00-11:00am at Nativity of Our Lord Parish Bona Hall. Presenter: Deacon Mike Schmidt, Orrie Kotecki & Ken Bukowski, President of the Brown County Bee Keepers Association. The morning will begin with 9:00am Mass, followed by a Continental Breakfast and Presentation in the Social Hall. Please RSVP to the Parish Office by October 10. (We need an accurate count to order food). Nativity of Our Lord Parish, or St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish 2270 S. Oneida St., Green Bay, WI Oakwood Dr., Green Bay, WI or call the Parish Office at or call the Parish Office at Saturday, October 13 Spiritual Motherhood, Saturday, October 13, 8:45am 2:45pm, at The Shrine of the Lady of Good Help (4047 Chapel Drive, New Franken, WI). Inspirational Talk on Spiritual Motherhood presented by Fr. Joseph Aytona, CPM and Fr. Jewel Aytona, CPM. Spiritual Motherhood is a vocation within a vocation for women who are called to adopt priests and help them in their public ministry of sanctifying the people of God. This conference is open to women of every age and vocation, and to men who would like to learn about spiritual maternity and teach it to others. It is nothing less than a call from the Son of Mary, telling women who stand beneath the Cross with Mary, to carry on the work she began in first century Palestine. Fr. John Hardon, SJ. Admission is free. Seating is limited. Includes Mass, Adoration, and light breakfast & lunch, preregistration is required. Register by October 10 at or call (800) Sunday October14 Fall Corporate Communion, The De Pere Knights of Columbus will be having their Fall Corporate Communion at the 8:15 Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes on Sunday October 14. A pancake and porky breakfast will be served following the Mass. All Knights and their families are encouraged to attend. Donations will be collected to support the Coats for Kids campaign. Friday, October 26 TEC - Teens Encounter Christ Weekend, TEC is a weekend experience in Christian living designed for youth, young adults, and adults. Participants spend time listening, laughing, singing, reflecting, and discussing things about themselves, others and God. Consider coming on a 3-day TEC weekend Friday, October 26 - Sunday, October 28. The TEC weekend will be at St. Joseph Youth Center ( th Ave. Green Bay), and is open to anyone who is at least a junior in high school. Watch the bulletin for more details. The next two weekends are December 28-30, 2012 and April 5-7, Saturday, October 27 All Things Are Possible With God, Saturday, October 27, 9:30am 5:00pm at The Shrine of the Lady of Good Help (4047 Chapel Drive, New Franken) Presented by Fr. Bill Casey, CPM: Day includes 3 talks, confessions, Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Mass and Rosary. Pre-registration required for this Fathers of Mercy Retreat Day. To register call, to pre-order lunch for the day ($7.00 per person) only those pre-ordering lunch will be able to have lunch from the Schoolhouse cafe. A free will offering will be taken that day for the Fathers of Mercy.

5 Life Promise Prayer In the name of the One God, ever living and life giving, faithful and true, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. I accept God s gift of life to me in the circumstance of my conception and birth, of my parents, of my family, of all whosoever care for me or did me harm in all the years that began the journey of my life. God who calls by name works all together for my good. I choose life. I accept God s gift of life around me, the sacred treasure of each human life whether sister, brother, friend or stranger; however whole or broken, small or great, saint or sinner, rich or poor, ill or well, ally or enemy, or indifferent. Each is crafted in God s image, to each is offered Christ s redemption, in each moves the spirit s blessing. I choose life. I accept God s gift of life in my times, in infant s cry, in childhood s wonder, in trails of teen years and embrace of youth, in maturity s accomplishments and failures, in waning day s and night s negotiations. Among the creatures with the breath of life within them, God has placed the timeless in the human heart, but not the reach to grasp or measure it. I choose life. I accept God s gift of life in my dying, in God s hands the shaping of the manner by God s clock the counting of the hour. May God who lays me down uphold me. May Christ along the way companion me. May spirit lift, and light billow me into the Resurrection. God is life, and this I choose. In the name of the One God, ever living and life giving, faithful and true, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. \By Fr. Richard Meredith, Diocese of Owensboro Life Promise Prayer 2010 Parish Social Ministry Department of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Owensboro. Used with permission

6 Youth/School News Market Day- Notre Dame School The Market Day program has been discontinued due to lack of volunteers and interest. If you wish to continue ordering Market Day, visit enter your zip code and a list of schools that are currently involved in the Market Day program will appear. You can then select what school you want to order from and place your order online. A huge thank you to all of our volunteers and those who participated in the program! We could not have run the program without you. Cycling for Seminarians Saturday, October 6, the Conquest Catholic Boys Club of Green Bay will be bike riding (7 miles) to the The Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help to raise money for vocations in the Green Bay Diocese. We need help raising money for the seminarians, prayers are most important but, a donation of a dollar for every mile would be awesome! All money will be donated directly to the Green Bay Diocesan Seminarians. Help us raise money to raise priests! Donations are being collected by Nathan or Matthew Budde:# Notre Dame/Our Lady of Lourdes Key Club & Auction Reminders The 2012 Notre Dame / Our Lady of Lourdes Key Club & Auction is fast approaching. Key Club will be held on Friday, November 2 at the Swan Club. Reminders to help prepare for the event: If you would like to purchase/sell additional raffle tickets, they are available in the gathering area after mass (and the school/parish offices throughout the week). Buy your $100 key(s) for the chance to win $15K, $3K or $2K. Encourage a friend to buy one too. Each key purchase includes two dinner/admission tickets. Only 500 keys will be sold. Remember if you purchase our key(s) prior to October 8th, you will be eligible to win an additional $500 in the separate drawing that will be held on October 12th. Purchase additional admission tickets at the parish or school offices. They are $18 in advance / $15 for seniors ($20 at the door on the night of Key Club). Donate new items/cash for silent, online and oral auctions. Plan to attend the fundraiser and enjoy the evening at the Swan Club. The Key Club offers a great opportunity to socialize with friends and connect with other school and parish families. Questions regarding the Key Club can be directed to Alisa Conway at or Kelly Smullen at The Key Club event is the largest fundraiser for the schools. Your generosity helps provide our children with a quality Catholic Education. Thank You for Your Support! De Pere Knights of Columbus The De Pere Knights of Columbus have been busy this year with many charitable programs and fundraisers. Our annual Tootsie Roll program raised $11,600 during April to aid those with intellectual disabilities. Also in April, the council hosted the 23rd annual Clergy Night at the Swan Club with over 50 clergy in attendance including Bishops Ricken, Banks and Morneau. In May, Council members collected 1,300 bags of food for the Mail Carrier s Food Drive and members helped raise $4,000 for Our Lady of Lourdes Parish by cooking 380 gallons of booyah for their annual picnic. Over the last two months, forty-five Knights have spent over 600 hours constructing the new De Pere Christian Outreach Food Pantry. Thank you for your participation in our activities and donating to our fundraisers your generous support allows the Knights to help many people in our city and community. The De Pere Knights of Columbus will be having their Fall Corporate Communion at the 8:15am Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes on Sunday, October 14. A pancake and porky breakfast will be served following the Mass. All Knioghts and their families are encouraged to attend. Donations will be collected to support the Coats for Kids campaign. $crip Volunteers Needed at St. Mary We are in need of volunteers during the 10:00am Mass to help sell $crip. The commitment would be approximately 1/2 hour before and after Mass once a month. You pick the weekend and you pick the Mass! Please consider volunteering! If you are interested, please contact Sherry Karcz at Serving the Hungry at the N.E.W. Community Center Over 200 people were served this month at the NEW Community Shelter. We thank Rosemary McMongle, Mary Jane Janssen, Barbara Junio, Marge Roels and Rita & Al Devroy for their service to the hungry. Reporting Sexual Abuse If you know of an incident of sexual abuse of a minor by a priest, deacon, employee or volunteer, please report it to Ms. Ann Fox, Diocesan Assistance Coordinator of the Diocese of Green Bay, at or If you prefer to report an incident to someone not employed by the Diocese, please call Mr. Bob Johnson, Executive Director of American Foundation of Counseling Services in Green Bay and a facilitator who can assist you in filing a report, he can be reached at We also encourage you to report the incident to local civil authorities.