ST. PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH AND SCHOOL. Welcome to the congregation of St. Paul Catholic Church. We are glad you joined us.

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1 ST. PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH AND SCHOOL A People Called 4TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - JANUARY 28, 2018 Welcome to the congregation of St. Paul Catholic Church. We are glad you joined us. St. Paul Mission Statement As a welcoming faith community centered in the Eucharist and guided by the Holy Spirit, our mission is to give glory to our Lord Jesus Christ through: Inspirational Worship Faithful Discipleship Service to Others Parish Office PO Box 95 Hwy. D & 83 Genesee Depot, WI Tel. 262/ Fax. 262/ Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm Religious Ed: 262/ School: 262/ Website: office@stpaulgenesee.net ST. PAUL EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS Tuesday 8:00am Mass Friday 8:45am Mass Saturday 5:30pm Mass Sunday 9:00am Mass Reconciliation 2nd & 4th Saturday 10:00am or by Appointment Celebrating Parish Life Baptized in Christ: Jackson Lee, child of Amanda Sutkiewicz and Kyle Ball Brock James, child of Jenna and Thomas Fendryk

2 Weekly Message Last Monday, we observed the 45 th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade decision. In the Encyclical, Evangelium vitae, highlighted the fact that present-day society has developed increasing sensitivity to human rights, but on the other, has not succeeded in applying them to the defense of the weakest. There is a pressing need to rediscover the authentic anthropology that illuminates and enhances the human dignity of every person, and the sacred and fundamental gift of life. The way one conceives the "quality of life", concerning which we often discover rather reductive interpretations, must take into account the transcendent dimension of the human person open to God, his origin and his goal. Man, though made of body and soul, is a unity" (Gaudium et spes, n. 14); as the image of God, he cannot become an instrument nor be reduced to the value of his qualities. We, today, are capable of deeply grasping the reality of life, which is not limited to our time on earth but is rooted in God and extends dynamically into eternity. Therefore this life cannot be limited to the earthly dimension, but is imbued with God's gift and marked by eternity. This is why it is essential to turn back to God. Only in Him will we be able to recover the meaning of man and thus of life. "Man's life comes from God; it is his gift, his image and imprint, a sharing in his breath of life. God therefore is the sole Lord of this life: man cannot do with it as he wills" (Evangelium vitae, n. 39). Today everyone must be committed supporters of life. "We need to promote a serious and in-depth exchange about basic issues of human life with everyone, including non-believers, in intellectual circles, in the various professional spheres and at the level of people's everyday life" (Evangelium vitae., n. 95). The value and defense of life is a sign of our times on the threshold of the third millennium and therefore represents an urgent appeal to bear witness to life, it is a true sign of the credibility of the Gospel message of the Lord of Life. It is a sign that speaks to the hearts of all people in order to open them to Christ, because "the Gospel of God's love for man, the Gospel of the dignity of the person and the Gospel of life are a single and indivisible Gospel (Evangelium vitae, n. 2). This commitment must pervade the social and cultural fabric, it must penetrate human ways of thinking, judging and acting, so that in the acceptance and protection of life, the beauty of selfgiving to others may be rediscovered. Fr. Dan Please join us Sunday, January 28th, 10AM 11:30AM Open House School Families, Parishioners, Relatives, Friends & Neighbors Please join us and nearly 8,000 Catholic Schools across our country in celebrating Catholic Schools Week, January 28 - February 2, WELCOME TO ST. PAUL PARISH Welcome! Maybe you have been away from the Church for a little while or for quite some time, but now you feel a tug at your heart calling you back to the Catholic Church. Listen to that tug. It s your Heavenly Father reaching His arms out to you, the Holy Spirit whispering in your ear, hoping to draw you home. We hope you accept this as your invitation to rediscover the truth, wonder and mystery of the Catholic faith. As your brothers and sisters in our worldwide Catholic family, we want you back. We ve missed you, and our Parish is not the same without you. If you are a practicing Catholic and have decided to make St. Paul your church home, simply call , come by or visit to get registered. ST. PAUL s PARISH FISH FRY February 2,2018 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM It s all-you-care-to eat Beer Battered or Baked Fish ~Curly Fries or Baked Potato Cole Slaw ~ Rye Bread ~ Coffee or Milk ~ Dessert Grilled Cheese ~ Applesauce Carry outs available St. Paul Parish 2018 Stewardship Pledge Challenge: St. Paul Parish has had a generous donor step up to offer a match to your new stewardship pledge for If you have never pledged before, now is the time to do so. Thank you! Your pledge helps the parish & School meet its operational expenses, and for every new $1,000 pledged- it will be matched! This match has been extended to January 31 st Please contact Sherri Meyer in the parish office at to make your pledge. Pledge Card Update: As of last week, we have received 309 pledge cards! Thank you all who have turned your cards in. In order to meet our operating budget, we NEED to have a minimum of 77 more pledge cards to be turned in. We officially mailed out 950 cards to our parish members. You may still drop them in the collection basket or mail them into the parish office. If you are not able to make a commitment at this time, please indicate that on your card and return it anyway. Thank you! PARISH STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE We are truly grateful for your sacrifice and generosity. Income 2017 December Actual $ 174, December Budget $ 114, December $ 147,664 Expenses 2017 December Actual $ 120, December Budget $ 114, December $ 125,243 Mortgage Update Current Mortgage as of 12/31/17... $ 967, God bless you and your families. 2

3 Got questions about life? Join the next Alpha course and journey with others to find out how faith and prayer and the bible and Jesus can help you answers those questions. Here s what some had to say about their experience with Alpha in the fall: Small group didn t follow a script It was easy, not intimidating We re all at different levels Very uplifting and encouraging, so easy [for faith] to become routine and complacent, Alpha was very approachable and joy filled, I enjoyed the small group time. Being in a group, being able to tell your story, listen to others stories was very good I m not a perfect Catholic but [the video talks] left me feeling like I want that feeling Learn more on the parish website, see what some Catholic leaders say about Alpha. If you re not sure about Alpha, come and see. Alpha starts Tuesday, February 6, 8:45am at St. Paul with light snacks and Thursday, February 8, 5:45pm at St. Bruno we begin with a meal. Contact Mary Kral for more information. HUMAN CONCERNS Dear St. Paul s and Loaves & Fishes, Thank you for generously contributing food to the Kettle Moraine Food Pantry, 44 bags of food and 96 bottles of detergent during the holiday months! The mission of the food pantry is to create a respectful, caring, and compassionate environment for clients, volunteers, donors and all involved in serving the residents of the Kettle Moraine School District. Sometimes it doesn t seem like a few cans of soup or beans could make much of a difference in the community, but it means the world to those who cannot afford to feed their families. Your contribution was vital in attaining our goal and we greatly appreciate your support. Thank You, Jolene M. Johnson Van Den Elzen, Director St. Paul Parish is conducting its annual Baby Bottle Collection for local pro-life Pregnancy Help Centers. In the past we have raised approximately $5,000 per year to help precious babies and their mothers. This year our donations will help the new pro-life center in Waukesha called Life's Connection. Return Bottles by January 28th. Thank you for your support and your generosity. Miscellaneous Donations If you're cleaning drawers and closets, please save the following items for various parish ministries: canes, prescription eyeglasses - Peru (basket in coat room) travel sample toiletries - St. Ben's (basket in coat room) newborn baby clothes - Heavenly Babies children's clothes up to size 12 - Casa Maria (call Nancy Reinbold) household goods - Reformation Lutheran Neighborhood Store (contact Deb Schneider) yarn Work and Pray If you leave donations in the Parish Office or Gathering Space PLEASE label the ministry so we know you've left them for that intent. FAITH FORMATION Keeping the Faith The Dreams God has for You P - Pray R - Read Scripture E - Eucharist - receive the Eucharist regularly P - Participate in Parish Life A - Ask for Forgiveness R - Reach out to the Least e - Evangelize There is a story people like to tell of a little girl who wins a plastic pearl necklace out of one of those coin operated thingies that give you a "prize" when you put the quarter in. This little girl loves pearl necklaces. She cherishes and wears it until the plastic paint is peeling off and it looks rather trashy. But still, to the little girl's eyes, it is beautiful. Her father began to ask her for the pearl necklace... but the little girl would refuse. She loved her necklace too much to surrender it. Finally, after weeks she gave it to her father saying, 'but I love it...' in that tearful way that only a child can do. Her father left the room for a moment and came back with a real pearl necklace. We often cling to things that we think we need. Yet... if we just surrender (even a tiny bit)... we begin to see the dreams God has for us. It is far more than we can imagine. I don't think that Peter, James, John or Andrew knew that leaving their nets behind would be the beginning of something far greater than any one of them. God has a plan for you. And for me. You are here for a reason. We may not see the full picture of what that plan is on this side of heaven, but we are here because God decided the world needed us here and now. That is why we have been loved into existence. But He won't force you to be a part of His plan if you don't want to. It requires a little bit of surrender on our part. It's not passive, it is a very active and amazingly strong thing to do, this surrender. It goes beyond the ability to explain it... it is something that needs to be lived to be understood. But first, to surrender... you have to know to whom you are surrendering... you need a relationship... Summer High School Mission Trips - Steubenville (July 27-29) & Alive in You (July 17-22) Contact Bill Snyder for more info or to register , wsnyder@stpaulgenesee.net UpComing for Lent 5-6pm Adoration 6pm Stations of the Cross (When Stations are finished, fellowship is available Fish Fry at St Paul or Soup at St Bruno. ) February 16-St Paul (fish fry) February 23-St Bruno (soup) St Bruno gym-7pm-living Stations of the Cross March 2-St Paul (fish fry) March 9-St Bruno (soup) March 16-St Paul (fish fry) March 23 St Bruno (soup) 3

4 Register Now! Buy Raffle Tickets Donate! An Evening Under the Stars St. Paul Dinner Auction 2018 Saturday, February 10, 2018 The Legend of Brandybrook Many excellent items have been donated to the auction by parish members and businesses throughout the community. The Auction Committee has been putting in numerous hours to prepare for this event. To make this important fundraising event a success we need your participation! Buy raffle tickets. Register to attend the event. If you are unable to attend - sign up in the parish office to participate in the on-line silent auction using your mobile phone. We need you! Visit the Auction Table in the Gathering Space after Masses to learn how you can participate. auction@stpaulgenesee.net if you can t stop after mass. The Catholic Study Club: We welcome women belonging to any Catholic parish in Waukesha County to attend our next luncheon on Tuesday, February 13th. Following the luncheon, Fr. Michael Wolfe, from John Paul II Parish in Milwaukee will speak on Why I don t tell God my plans. Reservations are required and due by Feb 5th, call Marilee Burczyk to reserve your spot. Fr. Luke Strand to Lead Spiritual Formation for Women at de Chantal Join the women of de Chantal for Eucharistic Adoration and spiritual formation at Saint Francis de Sales Seminary. We are women who are passionate about supporting vocations, families, and our own spirituality. We gather three times per year in the peace of the Seminary for adoration, formation and benediction, followed by a light reception. Our next gatherings will be led by Fr. Luke Strand Tuesday, February 13 at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Please choose whichever time works best for you. Bring a friend! Gatherings are held at Saint Francis de Sales Seminary 3257 South Lake Drive, Saint Francis RSVP to newheartnewspirit@sfs.edu or (414) ASH WEDNESDAY / DAY OF REFLECTION Milwaukee Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (MACCW) Waukesha Deaneries would like to INVITE WOMEN OF ALL FAITHS to attend a Day of Reflection at the Schoenstatt Center in Waukesha located at W284N698 Cherry Lane to be held on Ash Wednesday, February 14, 2018 from 7:45a.m.-2:00p.m. The featured speaker will be Carol Sullivan. The theme Choosing Joy for Lent & A Spiritual Toolbox will help us begin our Lenten journey. The non-refundable cost is $30.00 which includes continental breakfast, speaker presentations, Mass, Distribution of Ashes and Luncheon. Listen to TV Channel 4, if Waukesha Schools are closed, retreat is cancelled. It is then held the next day Thursday, February 15th. Donations of non-perishable food items or personal care items are also requested for distribution in the Waukesha Area. Registration Deadline is Thursday, February 1, You can mail your $30 check payable to MACCW Waukesha Deaneries to: Linda Kersten W245N6688 Bowling Green Court Sussex, WI If you need further information or have any questions, please call Bea

5 ST PAUL SCHOOL NEWS Get connected to our POWER! Catholic Schools Week Events The Catholic Schools Week Mass and Open House are on Sunday, January 28 at 9:00 AM until 11:30 AM. We encourage all families and parishioners to show their support for the school by attending both the Mass and Open House. There are many fun events taking place during Catholic Schools Week to celebrate not only our school, but all Catholic schools! The schedule of events during the school week includes, dress up days, Valentines for Vets, service projects for the community, thank you cards for volunteers, Jump Rope for Heart, classroom vocation lessons taught by guest speakers, and a school trip to the Retzer Nature Center. We hope all past graduates, and their families, families in the parish whose children attend other schools, and all parishioners will join us on January 28 after Mass. Change to Registration Dates The closing date of our registration period has changed to allow for more time to make preparations for next school year. The new registration period will now be: Monday, January 22 - Wednesday, January 31. It is imperative for families to register during this period because the numbers we receive during registration will be used to plan class groupings and staffing assignments for next year. New 4K Teacher We are very excited to introduce Ms. Katie Kelly as our new 4K teacher! Ms. Kelly recently graduated from UW Whitewater with a degree in Early Childhood Special Education. She has experience teaching in classrooms with students ranging from birth to 5th grade, with the majority of her teaching experiences in 4K settings. Ms. Kelly is enthusiastic, talented, and utilizes best practices in the classroom. We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Kelly to our St. Paul team! Marketing St. Paul School is looking for someone (or a few) people who have an expertise in the field of Marketing. If you would consider helping promote our school with your skills, Contact: Ally Blonien After School Care Help Wanted We are looking for someone to help with the PM After School Program, shifts Monday-Friday. We need someone who is consistent. This is a paid position or can be used for volunteer hours. This is a great opportunity to serve your parish. Hours are 3:25pm to 6pm, but ending times can vary. If interested, please contact Stephanie at Afterschoolcare@stpaulgenesee.net Join our Family, Preschool Story Time On Monday, January 29 at 9:30 in the school library, St Paul Library Club will present a preschool story time as part of Catholic Schools' Week. The theme will be Farm Animals and will consist of stories, songs, puppets and other activities. It will last approximately 35 minutes. Children must be with an adult. No registration is needed. Questions, call Barb Berner at Scrip Program St. Paul s Parish/School receive a percentage from the merchants for each gift card sold. Free Money! Get your gift cards through our Scrip program! Ask the Scrip card volunteers after mass if you have questions. 5 Why Do We Do That?-Catholic Tradition Explained Question: Luke s Gospel is the only one to mention the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple. What is Luke trying to communicate here and what connection does it have with Mary? Answer: February 2nd is exactly 40 days after December 25, the nativity of Jesus. Jewish law (Ex 13:2,12) dictated that Jesus, as the firstborn, be consecrated to God. This was done by the parents as they presented their Son in the Temple. Jewish law further specified (Lv 12:2-8) that a mother was ritually impure after giving birth, and that she had to wait a set period of time (forty days for a boy) before she was to offer a sacrifice to the Lord for purification. The convergence of these two Jewish regulations occasions Luke s account of both the Presentation of the Lord and Purification of Mary. These days the liturgical emphasis is more on the Presentation of Jesus. Luke highlights the role of Simeon and Anna, two righteous Jews who recognized Jesus as the longawaited Messiah and praised God for being able to see and experience such a marvel in their lifetimes. Simeon s prayer concerning the special role of Jesus states that Jesus is a light for revelation to the Gentiles. This phrase eventually originated the custom of blessing candles on this day which were to be used in the ceremonies, rituals and processions throughout the church year. Thus, February 2nd is also known as Candlemas Day. This day is indeed a rich feast to be savored. CATHOLIC QUOTES - WORDS TO INSPIRE THE FAITHFUL We must use mercy for the present and have hope for the future. -St. John Bosco ST BRUNO Events and Invites ST. BRUNO Eucharistic Celebrations Weekends: Saturday at 4:00 p.m. & Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Weekdays: Monday at 8:00 a.m. & Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. Reconciliation: 1st & 3rd Saturday, 3:00pm & By appointment Spanish Mass said every Sunday at 4:30pm. Next meeting of the Book Club Tues., February 13 at 9 AM - St. Bruno Family Room. We always welcome new members. The book for Feb is: The Leper Spy by Ben Montgomery "Even if you haven't read the book, come to share with us and you'll probably want to come back!" St. Bruno s Dynamic Men s Group Our Men's group meets every Thursday until Easter, from 5:30-7am. Contact Jerry Strand, or jerrystrand52@yahoo.com for more information. Lent is coming! Thelma Walker Sunday, February 11, 2018 St Bruno 9-10:15 The Sunday before Lent begins, our guest speaker will give us suggestions for ways we can experience Lent in a new way. Thelma will also touch on the Beatitudes (which is the theme of this year s Family Faith Formation lessons) and reflect on some additional Beatitudes proposed by Pope Francis in a homily a few years ago. All are welcome to join us to be nourished and refilled - ready to begin the Lenten season. Thelma Walker is the former Director of the Office for Women, Archdiocese of Milwaukee where she listened to the needs of women, provided programs, and networked with other organizations to provide resources. As Family Minister at St. Alphonsus Parish, Greendale, Thelma provided programs and resources for all types of families. Thelma has over 25 years of experience providing formation and retreats for Parish Councils, committees, and other groups.

6 Parish Events this Week Monday, Jan 29 6:00-8:00PM Men s Basketball (**closed after 8:30pm) 7-8:30PM Pray & Worship/FamRm Tuesday, Jan :30AM Cleaning Church/CH Wednesday, Jan 31 6:00-7:00AM Men s Group/Caf 6-7:00PM Bible Study/Youth Rm 7-9:00PM Youth Group/Youth Rm 7-8:00PM Men s Group/Fam Rm 6:00-8:00PM Men s Basketball (**closed after 8:30pm) Thursday, Feb 1 9:30-10:30 Bible Study/FamRm 3:00PM Divine Mercy Chaplet/CH 6:30-8:30PM Auction Meeting/PO 7:00PM Boy Scouts/Caf Friday, Feb 2 4:30-7:30PM Saturday, Feb 3 8-9:00AM Sunday, Feb 4 8:45AM 10-11:30AM 10-1:00PM 6:30-8:00PM 6:30-8:00PM St. Paul Parish Fish Fry Men s Basketball (**closed after 9:30am) Donut Sunday Kid Zone/Gym RCIA/Fam Rm Family Program/Complex High School FF Middle School FF/Caf Other Upcoming Events Feb 9 MACCW presents Why are Flamingoes Pink II? Evening with Fr. Domenic Roscioli sampling wine, hors d oeuvres, and chocolates. St. Mary Visitation, 1260 Church St, Elm Grove. $20 per person. Reserve your spot or table by mailing your check payable to MACCW to P.O. Box 472, Brookfield, WI Please include your contact information. Questions? Call Bea Sikorski at Feb 9-11 Brew City Catholic Winter Weekend Retreat. (20s & 30s) Take this opportunity to explore the deeper questions of life within a dynamic community of young adults who are going through the same things you are. If you have a hunger to experience Jesus love for you, Winter Weekend is for you. See Getaways for details and to register. Feb Silent Weekend Retreat for Men by Redemptorist Retreat Ctr, Ocon. Theme Blessed are those Who Live in the Light: Mt 5,1-6. Come enjoy a quiet spiritual vacation. Contact Retreat Ctr at or Mar Silent Weekend Retreat for Women by Redemptorist Retreat Ctr, Ocon. Theme Blessed are those Who Live in the Light: Mt 5,1-6. Come enjoy a quiet spiritual vacation. Contact Retreat Ctr at or BIRTHDAY WISHES Happy Birthday to Donna Hess celebrating Feb 1st and to James Marriott celebrating on Feb 4th. Best Wishes to all who are celebrating this week!! We would like to thank all our sponsors who advertise with Liturgical Publications Inc. (LPi) in our bulletin. Our bulletin sponsors defray the cost of our weekly bulletin. Before reaching out to the yellow pages, newspapers, etc., please reach out to our bulletin sponsors who appreciate your patronage! 6 Mon Tues Wed Fri Sat Sun St. Paul s Liturgical Week Readings for the Week of January 28, 2018 Monday: 2 Samuel 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13, Mark 5:1-20 Tuesday: 2 Samuel 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, :3, Mark 5:21-43 Wednesday: 2 Samuel 24:2, 9-17, Mark 6:1-6 Thursday: 1 Kings 2:1-4, 10-12, Mark 6:7-13 Friday: Malachi 3:1-4, Hebrews 2:14-18, Luke 2:22-40 Saturday: 1 Kings 3:4-13, Mark 6:30-34 READINGS FOR SUNDAY, Feb 4 Job 7:1-4,6-7 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, Mark 1:29-39 February Altar Care Judy Gergen Home Communion Minister Margot Schumacher MASS INTENTIONS JAN 29 FEB 4 (Mass at St. Bruno) 8:00AM Jerry Dalgren by Weske Family (Mass at St. Bruno) 8:45AM Pat Roche by Family 5:30PM Lectors 9:00AM Lectors Phillip Stiever by Weske Family Joe Beine Dr. James Mack by Brady Family Mike Culhane, Amy Verbos Greeters: 5:30 PM Dave & Karen Zabel 9:00AM Amy Memmel Family Ushers: 5:30PM Tom Strupp, Margot Schumacher, Jerry Sutkiewicz, Mike Wolf 9:00AM Bill Johnston, Jim Prellwitz, Pete Pugal, Trish Pugal, Mike Zignego HOSPITAL VISITS If a member of your family is in the hospital, please let us know so we can send someone to visit them. The hospital does not always let us know. Parish Office Sacramental Information Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: Prepare for the sacraments of initiation with a small group to join the Catholic church. Call Mary Kral. Infant Baptism: Parent sessions are required for registered parishioners who would like their child baptized. Call Mary Kral, at least one month in advance, to schedule a class time & make arrangements to pick a date for your child s baptism. Confirmation: Youth at least 16 years of age or adults seeking to be confirmed, call Parish Office. First Eucharist: Parent and child preparation required. Contact Karen Farrell. Reconciliation: 2nd & 4th Saturday at 10:00am or by appointment. Marriage: Arrangements should be made six months in advance. One of the parties must be a registered parish member and a practicing Catholic. Care of Sick: Sacramental care of the sick, call the Parish Office. Anointing of the Sick: Call the Parish office with request. St. Paul Cemetery: Hwy DE & Snowdon Rd. Call Parish Office for information.

7 PARISH PERSONNEL Shared Administrator Fr. Dan Volkert , Ext Fr. Dan (emergency #) Shared Deacon Joe Senglaub School Principal Ally Blonien , Ext Dir. of Child & Family Ministry Karen Farrell , Ext Dir. of Youth Ministry Bill Snyder , Ext Dir of Adult Ministry, and Human Concerns Mary Kral , Ext Dir. of Liturgy and Music Peggy Kolonko , Ext Business Manager Sherri Meyer , Ext Pastoral Council Chairperson Cindy Beauchamp... Finance Council Chairperson Curt Groninger... Parish Office Hours 8:00 to 4:30 Monday - Friday NOTICE: Bulletin articles are due 9am on Friday. (8 days before article appears in bulletin.) Please submit to ldurler@stpaulgenesee.net PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR PARISHIONERS AND FRIENDS WHO ARE SICK: Ali Amini, Albert Cutler, Doris Bloede, Rosemary McCarthy and Maria Mauermann. All those undergoing treatment for cancer and other illnesses. (Please call the Parish office to add someone to this prayer list.) Like us: St. Paul Genesee and/or St. Paul School Genesee 7