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1 Welcome to the faith community of ST. FRANCIS DE SALES LAKE GENEVA, WISCONSIN December 13, 2015 Third Sunday of Advent We, the community of St. Francis de Sales Parish, seek to LIVE JESUS through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit by ministering to the needs of our brothers and sisters through Word, Worship, Education and Service. Giovanni del Biondo, Altarpiece of the Baptist, PRAYER & WORSHIP Mass of Anticipation: Saturday, 5:15 p.m. Sunday Mass: 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. (English); 5:00 p.m. (Spanish) Daily Mass: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 7:00 a.m. School Mass: Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. (During School Year) Communion Service: Thursday, 7:00 a.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Tuesday, 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Reconciliation: Saturday, 4:00 p.m.; Sunday, 4:30 p.m. (Bilingual); or by appointment PARISH OFFICE Hours: Mondays, 10:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m.; Tuesdays Thursdays, 7:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.; Fridays, 7:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Address: 148 W. Main Street, Lake Geneva, WI Phone: (262) Fax: (262) Parish Web Site: PARISH SCHOOL Address: 130 W. Main Street, Lake Geneva, WI Phone: (262) Fax: (262)

2 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc-9; Mt 21:23-27 Tuesday: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Ps 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-19, 23; Mt 21:28-32 Wednesday: Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25; Ps 85:9-14; Lk 7:18b-23 Thursday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Friday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Saturday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Heb 10:5-10; Lk 1:39-45 MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY, December 12, :00 a.m. Tom Spatz 5:15 p.m. Robert Volp and Chuck Dunlap 7:00 p.m. Misa de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe SUNDAY, December 13, :30 a.m. George Leedle and Irene Johnson 9:00 a.m. Peter Petrowski and Frank Jaronczyk 10:30 a.m. Thomas Johnson and Merle Whipple 5:00 p.m. All Parshioners (Spanish Mass) MONDAY, December 14, :00 a.m. Pat Petrouske TUESDAY, December 15, :00 a.m. Thomas Johnson and Sue Greenberger WEDNESDAY, December 16, :00 a.m. Joe & Theresa Raupp and George Taylor 9:00 p.m. Diane Ceria THURSDAY, December 17, :00 a.m. Communion Service FRIDAY, December 18, :00 a.m. Holy Souls in Purgatory SATURDAY, December 19, :00 a.m. Health Intentions of Dan Heitman 2:00 p.m. Suzanne Baker and John Jochem Wedding 5:15 p.m. Anna Marie Mulligan and Casey & Bertha Mikrut SUNDAY, December 20, :30 a.m. All Poor Souls and Elyse Pesola 9:00 a.m. Richard McArthur 10:30 a.m. Don Corboy and Richard Lewandowski 5:00 p.m. All Parshioners (Spanish Mass) CARING FOR THE ALTAR 12/14-12/19 Donna Jaros 12/21-12/26 Environment Committee COUNTING CONTRIBUTIONS 12/14 TEAM 1 12/21 TEAM 2 PLEASE PRAY FOR The following parishioners are ill and would like to be remembered in your prayers: Nathan Rittenbacher Nancy Rittenbacher Joan Roell Diane Ponzo Rama Quigley Frank Spavone Ed Cox William Lily Diane Ponzo Frances Hennessy Ann Lee Evelyn Pucala Karen Hess Craig Olson Tess Adams Carol Peck Barbara Quincannon Bormes Lou Rogers Wayne Rogers Margaret Curin Philip Hassett Cecelia Wytrykus Chris Marszalek Irene Kavanaugh Fred Lichtenauer Anthony Greg Sandy Sandberg Katie and Family Anthony Thomas Potjeau Kelly Hughbanks Dan Samyn Timothy King Bob Kopydlowski Lisa Amburgey The Border Family John Regester Darlene Savercool Ann Huml Kathleen K. Sophia Winn Paula B. Elizabeth B. Doug Borcher Lola Bearder Pat Dinan Raymond Krzyaniak Paula Butek John Church Germaine Clifford Rich Coombe Anthony Ferrini Scott Petersen Joy A. Rabe Bonnie Powers Tami Irwin PRAYER CARDS Special Prayer cards for the Jubilee Year of Divine Mercy and CDs with the Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy are available on a table in the office entrance area. CATHOLICS COME HOME Does your family come to church as a family or have some of your members been staying home? The holidays are a good time to bring the family back together to worship our Lord. SHEPHERDS OF CHRIST ASSOCIATES PRAYER GROUP During this Jubilee Year of Divine Mercy we are reminded to pray for our priests. Priests are instruments of God s Mercy and they need our prayers! We pray in church for the priests and the renewal of the Church and the world. Please join us in January.

3 FROM THE PASTOR S DESK Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. Francis de Sales Parish, Today is the Third Sunday of Advent, traditionally known as Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete comes from a Latin word for Rejoice! We rejoice because the Lord is near. We know that Christ comes into our lives in many ways, through the Word of God proclaimed, through the Sacraments received, through our personal prayer, and through our service to the poor. The Advent season helps us to be more conscious of the coming of the Lord, and to be more prepared to receive him when he makes himself known. During the Advent Season we sing, O Come, Emmanuel. Emmanuel means God with us. In the midst of our struggles and sorrows, it is Christ s love that surrounds us, upholds us and gives us strength. As I have mentioned in previous bulletin articles, Pope Francis has declared the coming year as a Jubilee Year of Mercy (Dec. 8, 2015 through Nov. 20, 2016). St. Francis de Sales Church has been named a pilgrim site in connection with the Year of Mercy. We will be dedicating our Door of Mercy today, Sunday, Dec. 13 at 1:00 p.m. All are invited to our church for this solemn blessing. Rejoice! The Lord is near! God s Blessings, Fr. Jim Schuerman Queridos Miembros de la Parroquia de San Francisco de Sales, Hoy es el Tercer Domingo de Adviento, que se llama Domingo de Gaudete. Gaudete significa alégrate en latín. Nos sentimos alegres porque el Señor esta cerca. Cristo viene a nuestras vidas de muchas maneras: en la Palabra de Dios proclamada; en los Sacramentos recibidos; en nuestra oración personal; y en obras de caridad y justicia. El Adviento nos ayuda a estar más conscientes de la venida del Señor, y nos invita a prepararnos para recibirlo. Durante el tiempo de Adviento cantamos: O Ven, Emanuel. Emanuel significa Dios con nosotros. Entre las luchas y los dolores de la vida, Dios está con nosotros, y su amor nos fortalece y nos transforme. Como he escrito en un artículo anterior, el Papa Francisco a declarado el año que viene como un el Año de Misericordia (el 8 de diciembre de 2015 hasta el 20 de noviembre de 2016). La Iglesia de San Francisco de Sales fue nombrada como un sitio de peregrinación en conexión con el Año de Misericordia. Dedicaremos nuestra Puerta de Misericordia hoy, el domingo, 13 de diciembre a la 1:00 pm. Todos están invitados a nuestra iglesia para participar en esta bendición solemne. Alégrate! El Señor está muy cerca! Que Dios los bendiga, Padre Jim Schuerman PARISH RESTORATION PROJECT Thanks to all who participated in the interviews and surveys with regard to the upcoming parish restoration project. Your opinions will help shape the priorities of the campaign. While no design decisions have yet been made, the plans are starting to take shape because of your input. If you would like to see the results of the feasibility study, there is a link on our website at sfdslg.org. The Parish Restoration Committee will start to meet in January, and the campaign will kick off in early summer KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS The December Knights of Columbus Breakfast will be your last chance to buy your Keep Christ in Christmas signs and decals. Each sign costs only $3.00. We have yard signs, car magnets and interior decals available. Supplies are limited...don t wait! Thank you from K of C s Council #1647 Merry Christmas! YOU ASKED FOR IT Many have asked us for clarification as to the difference between our parish s Human Concerns and Side by Side, Inc. These volunteer groups serve the same demographic, residents of the Badger High School district. Human Concerns meets direct needs of food and clothing at the Lake Geneva Food Pantry and the Clothes Closet at the Methodist Church. Our financial donations to the Food Pantry supplant the food baskets that were brought to homes years ago only now we give year-round. Food and gas vouchers are distributed through the parish office. We provide school supplies in the fall for families in need. Problems affecting parishioners welfare are our concern. Side by Side s main focus is keeping families in their homes by applying funds to their utility bills and rent. Petitioners are interviewed and given references to other areas of assistance. Many volunteers from this parish work in both of these organizations as well as at the Food Pantry and the Clothes Closet. We care. Submitted by the Humans Concerns Committee

4 ANNUAL CHILI COOK -0FF MARK THIS DATE Chili, Chili, Chili...The Annual St Francis De Sales Chili Cook-0ff will be held on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016 starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Social Center. Do you think you have a great secret chili recipe or just think you make the best chili ever? Bring along a pot of your favorite chili and your recipe to this event. Everyone will be able to taste and to vote for the best chili St Francis has to offer. Sign up sheets for chili maker volunteers and helpers will be posted in the chapel foyer in mid December. Mark this date on your calendars...a warm bowel of chili and a night of fellowship will be something to look forward to in the cold month of January. WATCH the Weekly Bulletin for further details. WELCOME We are delighted to have visitors join our regular parishioners and we pray that you will be blessed through your participation in our service. BLESSING OF THE HOLY DOOR Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Pope Francis has announced the Jubilee Year of Mercy beginning with the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Dec. 8, 2015 and concluding with the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, Nov. 20, At St. Peter s Basilica in Rome, a door will be dedicated as the Door of Mercy through which pilgrims may enter to embrace God s mercy and to dedicate themselves to being merciful. Our own St. Francis de Sales Church has been selected by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee as a Holy Door pilgrimage site. On Sunday, Dec. 13, we will be dedicating a Door of Mercy at St. Francis de Sales Church at 1:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend! The church will be available throughout the Year of Mercy for pilgrimages on the following days and times: Mondays 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., and 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.; Tuesdays 7:30 a.m.-7:15 p.m.; Wednesdays 1:00-6:00 p.m.; Thursdays 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Pilgrims are encouraged to participate in the regularly scheduled activities that take place during those times (i.e. prayer groups, adoration, Benediction etc.), as well as to use the quiet times for prayer and reflection. The Archdiocese of Milwaukee will provide us with prayer booklets for pilgrims. For more information on the Jubilee Year of Mercy, pilgrimage sites, indulgences, and the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy, please see Our-Faith/Year-of-Mercy.htm. FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP December 6, 2015 Parish Envelopes $11, Offertory $2, Capital Campaign $ Human Concerns $ Second Collection for Angel Fund $2, (The Angel Fund benefits families of our day school program who need tuition assistance.) Parish Giving Weekend of December 6 Actual Goal Surplus / (Shortfall) Weekly Envelopes 11,051 10, Weekly Offertory 2,722 3,135 (413) 13,773 13,842 (69) Year-to-Date Envelopes 211, ,658 (17,989) Year-to-Date Offertory 71,640 72,096 (456) 283, ,754 (18,445) SUNDAY AND CHRISTMAS TV MASS FOR THE HOMEBOUND Is someone you love unable to join us at church during this holy time of Advent and Christmas? For the faithful at home or in healthcare settings, the Heart of the Nation TV Mass brings spiritual comfort and the blessings of joyful hope in the coming of our newborn Savior. Christmas TV Mass: WCGV channel 24 and WITI Fox6 at 7:00 a.m. Sunday TV Mass: WCGV channel 24 at 9:00 a.m.; WITI Fox6 at 5:30 a.m. Mass is also online at For those who can get to church, the TV or online liturgy does not fulfill the Sunday or Christmas Mass obligation. EARLY BULLETIN DEADLINES All articles for the bulletin must be ed to bulletin@sfdslg.org or submitted in writing to the parish office. All submissions for the Dec. 20 bulletin are due at noon on Monday, Dec. 14. All submissions for the Dec. 27 bulletin are due at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 16. All submissions for the Jan. 3 bulletin are due at noon on Monday, Dec. 21 The normal deadline is at noon the Monday before publication.

5 THE WEEK AHEAD: DEC DEC. 20 Sun Mon Tues Wed KC Breakfast 9:00 REP Gr. 4K-5 12:00 Baptisms 1:00 Blessing of the Holy Doors 6:30 Confirmation Class 6:00 Prayer Group (Spanish) 7:30-7:00 p.m. Adoration 5:30 Rosary 7:00 RCIA 10:00 Bible Study 6:00 REP Gr :00 Contemporary Choir Thurs 7:00 Chorale Fri Sat 8:00 Student of the Month Breakfast 6:00 Liturgical Dancers 6:00 Emmaus Women (Spanish) 9:30 AA 2:00 Wedding 7:00 Emmaus Men Sun 9:00 REP Gr. 4K-5 6:30 Youth Ministry 6:30 Confirmation Class PARISH LIBRARY NEWS On Dec. 12, the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, marking the day when, in 1531, the Blessed Mother appeared in Mexico to a 57 year old peasant named Juan Diego. Learn more about the Patroness of the Americas and the fascinating miracles in the following books: Handbook on Guadalupe - This is the most authoritative, complete and up-to-date book on all the facts, history and devotion of the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe. It includes the latest research and articles on over 35 topics, both scholarly and popular, including the historical roots of Guadalupe, scientific studies of the tilma, miracles and conversions, and much more. Many color photos. The Wonder of Guadalupe - This relatively short book is widely regarded as the best on the apparition of Our Lady in 1531 in Mexico City. Tells the complete story: From the Conquest of Mexico and the conversion of the Aztecs through the development of the devotion and on into the modern era. An enthralling story and an essential devotion for our times! Not Made by Hands - This is the only book of its kind on the two most famous and controversial images in existence-the holy image of Our Lady of Guadalupe on the tilma of Juan Diego, and the sacred image of the crucified Christ on the holy Shroud of Turin. Written by a scientist-religious, it is a good rebuttal of those who would say either of these images is a fraud. SIDE BY SIDE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS Handmade boxed ornaments will be for sale following the Masses. This year there are handmade stars, angels and doves. These fair trade items were sewn by women in the 3rd World. Thank you for supporting our neighbors needing a hand up this Christmas. Submitted by Side by Side, Inc. PRAYER LIST UPDATE We are updating the prayer list of those who are sick. If you would like your name or the name of a loved one to remain on the list, please contact the parish office by Jan. 1 at bulletin@sfdslg.org or (262) KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BREAKFAST Sunday, Dec. 13, 8 to 11 a.m. Come to join fellow parishioners! Omelet $4 Small Slam $2.50 Egg Combo $4 French Toast $3 Singles of Eggs or French Toast $1 Bacon $1.25 Orange Juice or Milk $1.50 Hash Browns; Toast & Jelly, Tea $1 each Coffee & Sanka $1.25 Carry-outs available just $.50 extra! We recently gave a check to St. Francis de Sales School for $ for school computers. We collected half from our Breakfast Coffee Cans thanks to you! Thank you and Merry Christmas from Knights of Columbus Council #1647.

6 ROMAN HOLIDAY Parishioners Ann and Mark Pienkos toured Rome recently. At St. Peter s Basilica their tour guide explained the Jubilee Year of Mercy (Dec. 8, 2015 Nov. 20, 2016) and the Door of Mercy at the Basilica, through which pilgrims may enter to embrace God s mercy and to dedicate themselves to being merciful (as was mentioned in a previous bulletin). The couple was also happy to have connected with our seminarian intern, John Baumgardner. John is looking forward to returning to our parish again next summer. With studying in Rome, you are not able to see family or friends back in the diocese as often. However, one of the blessings is that because folks will come to Rome for pilgrimages or vacation, I ve had the opportunity to spend time with some really great people that I might not have otherwise gotten to meet. This past August, after returning to Rome I was able to meet up with Dr. Mark and Ann Pienkos. I really enjoyed showing the both of them around our seminary which is close to St. Peter s Basilica and then went to dinner afterwards. I was really grateful for their time and generosity, something that so many people at St. Francis de Sales Parish have shown me these last few years. Thanks and God Bless, John Seminarian intern John Baumgardner with Ann and Mark Pienkos in St. Peter s Square. CHRISTMAS MEMORIALS As we end a month of remembering those who have gone before us in faith, another opportunity to remember our loved ones appears. During the seasons of Advent and Christmas, many of us are reminded of those who are no longer with us. If you would like to remember a loved one this Christmas Season, please consider offering a Memorial in their honor. Your donation will go toward the cost of our seasonal church decorations. If you would like to remember your loved ones, please complete the form below and return it to the parish office, along with your donation, no later than Monday, Dec. 22. THANK YOU!! The names of those remembered will be published in a special bulletin in the beginning of January. Yes, I wish to make a Christmas Memorial Donation in memory of: Donation offered by:

7 PASTORAL STAFF Pastor Fr. Jim Schuerman (262) Weekend Presider Fr. Tom Fait (262) Parish Secretary Judie Weeks (262) Director of Liturgy & Music Michael Deane (262) Director of Religious Education Katie Ploch (262) Seminarian Intern John Baumgardner CATHOLIC SCHOOLS St. Francis de Sales Parish School Principal Eric Gallagher (262) Catholic Central High School Principal David Wieters (262) x 222 PARISH TRUSTEES Daryl Braun (dbraun55@charter.net) (262) Tom Murray (thomas.murray@wilsonelser.com) (312) ON THE WEB Parish Website: Like us on Facebook: St. Francis de Sales Lake Geneva PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS Troy Weis (weistj@hotmail.com) (262) Maureen Redmer (memauly@hotmail.com) (262) Daniel von Rabenau (dvon@talcott.com) (773) Millie McCormick (milliemack632@gmail.com) (630) Maria Guadalupe Duran (Lupitaduran1127@yahoo.com) (262) Kathleen Dobbler (dobblerbld@aol.com) (262) Mary Ferrini (toxotes17@yahoo.com) (262) Lois Maywald (allomay1959@gmail.com) (262) Greg Desecki (gdad5121@yahoo.com) (262) AnneMarie Janikowski (annejanikowski@yahoo.com) (262) Martha Cucco (stewardship@sfdslg.org) (262) Sandra Cruz (65sandracruz@gmail.com) (262) SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Immediately after the engagement and before any date is set for the wedding, the couple is asked to make an appointment with the priest. Six months is the normal time required for preparation. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Please call the parish office at (262) for Baptismal preparation/registration. SPANISH CELEBRATIONS Bautismos en Espanol: Para bautismos en Espanol por favor comuniquese con Esmeralda Perez Sanchez: (262) Platicas bautismales: Cada cuarto sabado del mes. Quinceaneras, presentaciones y bodas: Comuniquese con Antonia Mata: