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1 Welcome to the faith community of ST. FRANCIS DE SALES LAKE GENEVA, WISCONSIN Jan. 12, 2014 The Baptism of the Lord 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. Baptism of Christ, by Bacchiacca, c 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. Communion Service: Thursday, 7:00 a.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Tuesday, 7:30-11:45 a.m., 1-7 p.m. Reconciliation: Saturday, 4:00 p.m.; Sunday, 4:00 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 Jan. 18, 5:15 p.m. Jan. 19, 7:30 a.m. Jan. 19, 9:00 a.m. Jan. 19, 10:30 a.m. Greeters Helene Churchill Shirley Zientarski Maureen Allenstein Michelle Luba Louella Rogers Pat Cramer Lisa Parker Pat Reynders Louella Rogers Ushers Readers George Melcher Wilbur Metz Roland Freund Kathy Giese Budd Humphrey Irene Humphrey Ray Lucivansky Mike Huml Harry Quinn Terry Quinn Lily Quinn Christopher Hicks Maureen Redmer Daniel Derrick Diane Hinzpeter Joan Huml Communion Gene Bulla Sue Bulla Natalie Dunn Therese O'Grady Angel Serna Monica Serna Anne Trautner Katie Alder Anthony Ascolani Elaine Johnson Richard Kelman Jeanne McCarron Bridget Payne Rita Popelka Ed Dean Daniel Derrick Ann Desecki Michelle Luba Lois Maywald Vickie Peck Carly Ann Sinclair Linda Contant Mary Gronke William Gronke Richard McCarthy Lisa Parker Donna Smith Julie Vitullo Sophie Engerman - 1 Boiana Pegau - 1 Sabrina Vitullo - 2 Isabella Vitullo - 2 Altar Servers AJ Serna - 1 Nathan Hicks - 2 Andrew Ploch Kyle Goethal - 1 Jack Sinclair - 1 Joey Vavrina - 2 Kelcy Weber - 2 MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY, Jan. 11, :00 a.m. Communion Service 5:15 p.m. George Leedle SUNDAY, Jan. 12, :30 a.m. Bernadean Trotta 9:00 a.m. John and Bettie Makens 10:30 a.m. William Griffin 5:00 p.m. All Parishioners (Spanish Mass) MONDAY, Jan. 13, :00 a.m. Ralph Bogan and Special Intentions of Nan de Jouvancourt TUESDAY, Jan. 14, :00 a.m. Joan Geldermann and George & Marcene Crossland WEDNESDAY, Jan. 15, :00 a.m. Dan Kavanaugh 9:00 a.m. Katie Lenon THURSDAY, Jan. 16, :00 a.m. Communion Service FRIDAY, Jan. 17, :00 a.m. Marguerite Donahue SATURDAY, Jan. 18, :00 a.m. Communion Service 5:15 p.m. Mary Dunlap and Julie Peters SUNDAY, Jan. 19, :30 a.m. John and Irene Brennan 9:00 a.m. Health Intentions of Vince Lombardo 10:30 a.m. Doris Smith 5:00 p.m. All Parishioners (Spanish Mass) COUNTING CONTRIBUTIONS 1/13 TEAM 6 1/20 TEAM 1 CARING FOR THE ALTAR 1/13-1/18 Jean McCarron 1/20-1/25 Pat Cramer FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP Jan. 5, 2014 Parish Envelopes $5, Offertory $1, Capital Campaign $ Angel Fund $81.00 Human Concerns $55.64 (The Angel Fund benefits families of our day school program who need tuition assistance.) Parish Giving Weekend of January 5 Actual Goal Surplus / (Shortfall) Weekly Envelopes 34,875 11,306 23,569 Weekly Offertory 2,768 2, ,643 14,056 23,587 Year-to-Date Envelopes 295, ,598 (2,096) Year-to-Date Offertory 87,925 81,250 6, , ,848 9,286 Thank you for your support of St. Francis de Sales Parish.

3 FROM THE PASTOR S DESK Dear Parishioners, Last Sunday we celebrated the Feast of the Epiphany, recalling the Magi who followed the star and found the New Born King in the town of Bethlehem. Today, we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, recalling Jesus baptism in the river Jordan a feast which marks the end of the Christmas Season. It truly was a wonderful Christmas Season, marked by joyful liturgical celebrations. I would like to thank all those who contributed their time and talent to make our Christmas services beautiful and prayerful events. Thank you, also, for the Christmas cards, gifts and special prayers. When Jesus was baptized in the River Jordan by John the Baptist, a voice came from above saying, This is my beloved Son; with whom I am well pleased. (Matthew 3:17b) Today we celebrate our faith in Christ, the anointed Servant of God. Rising from the waters, Jesus began his ministry of healing, teaching and proclaiming the Good News of salvation. We, the baptized, share in the mission of Christ. We are called to spread the Good News through our actions of justice, charity and love. May we be inspired to renew our baptismal commitment daily, in order to carry out the will of God in this world. God s Blessings, Fr. Jim Schuerman Queridos miembros de la Parroquia de San Francisco de Sales: Hace ocho días hemos celebrado la Fiesta de la Epifanía de Señor, recordando la visita de los Reyes Magos al Nuevo Nacido Rey en Belén. Hoy celebramos la Fiesta del Bautismo del Señor, recordando el bautismo de Jesús en el Rió Jordán esta fiesta es el fin de las celebraciones navideñas. Hemos celebrado las fiestas navideñas con mucha alegría y con celebraciones litúrgicas muy bonitas. Quiero expresar las gracias a los que han dado de su tiempo y talento para hacer las liturgias navideñas eventos muy especiales. Estoy muy agradecido, también, por sus tarjetas de Navidad, regalos, y oraciones especiales. Gracias por su generosidad! Cuando Jesús fue bautizado en el Río Jordán, llegó una voz del cielo diciendo, Éste es mi Hijo, el Amado; éste es mi Elegido. (Mateo 3, 17b) Hoy es un día para celebrar nuestra fe en Cristo, el Siervo de Dios. Saliendo de las aguas, Jesús empezó su ministerio, sanando a los enfermos, enseñando el pueblo y proclamando la Buena Nueva de la salvación. Nosotros los bautizados compartimos la misión de Cristo. Estamos llamados a predicar la Buena Nueva, sobre todo por medio de nuestras acciones de justicia, caridad y amor. Que Dios nos inspire a renovar nuestras promesas bautismales cada día, y así ser instrumentos de la misericordia de Dios en este mundo! Que Dios los bendiga! Padre Jim Schuerman PLEASE PRAY FOR The following parishioners are ill and would like to be remembered in your prayers: Karen Hess Margaret Curin Fred Lichtenauer Wayne Rogers Lily Lucee Pond Butch Nocek Carol Varco Tom Johnson Bob Nordhaus Patrick Kosterman Bernie Hackbarth Mary Luchitz Theresa Henderson Carol Peck Grace Trevey Judy Eckert Marj Dudzek Eric Gefvert Charles (Chuck) Dunlap Luke Redmer Barbara Quincannon Bormes Marge Leahy Mark Hogan Juana Albino Dan Kosterman Joan Roell Bill Bokina Lou Rogers Pearl Tibbits Rosalie Weisbrod Michael Manhatton Kelly Hughbanks Lisa Antle Scott Melancon David Brown Judy Lindner Anthony Ascolani Tim Kuhfuss Judy Kemp Guy Lorenzi Billy Leedle Margaret Curin Theresa Henderson Bob Volp Nicholas Elliot 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 Feb. 1 at parish@sfdslg.org or (262) THE WEEK AHEAD: JAN Sun Blood Pressure Screening after Masses 8:00 KC Breakfast 9:00 REP Gr. 4K-5 12:00 Baptisms 6:30 Youth Ministry Mon 5:30 School Advisory 6:00 Prayer Group (Spanish) 7:00 RCIA Tues 7:30-6:00 Adoration 6:00 Environment Committee 6:00 Human Concerns Wed 10:00 Bible Study 6:00 REP Gr :00 Prayer & Worship 7:00 Contemporary Choir 7:00 Bingo Thurs 5:30 Rosary 7:00 Chorale Fri Sat 9:30 AA 10:00 Spanish Baptisms 7:00 Emmaus Men Sun 9:00 REP Gr. 4K-5 6:30 Confirmation Class

4 IN OUR PRAYERS Our prayers go out to the Bauman family, parishioners here at St. Francis de Sales, who lost their home and all its contents, including their two cars, in a fire on Sunday, Jan. 5. Tim and Natalie Bauman, and their two sons, Riley and Zachary, who are in fifth and third grades at Woods School, and their dog, Lila, all made it out of the house safely and uninjured. To help the family by providing clothing, household items, toys, gift cards or monetary donations, contact Michele Teale at micheleteale1@gmail.com or (262) To donate food or a meal, contact Juli Henrie at (815) For more information on how you can help the family, go to PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS Lord, hold our troops in Your loving hands. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us. Protect those who are stationed overseas, especially Michael Zagorski, who is in the in the Army Special Forces; Micah Lichtenauer, who is with the U.S. Army in Kuwait; and Michael Reynders, U.S. Navy. LITURGICAL CONGRESS 2014 RENOVATION AND REPAIRS In previous bulletin articles, you learned of the need to remove mold and asbestos from the basement of the church. The dumpsters in the parking lot illustrate that this work is now progressing. The mold resulted from water flow issues on the front, west side of the church and the parking lot between the church and school. During the past summer and fall you witnessed the changes which successfully corrected these structural and landscaping flaws. The mold remediation demands the removal and cleanup of the walls, flooring and doors in the bride s area in the basement and certain ducting insulation materials. Asbestos issues resulted from a long-ago conversion of the heating system for the church proper. At that time, asbestos used as an insulating material on the old system was not removed from the basement. This current removal will be done in compliance with current EPA standards by our contractor, Integrity Environmental Services, Inc. of Waukesha, WI. Recall as reported previously in the bulletin, an air quality survey indicated that these issues were confined to the basement and did not impact the church proper. We appreciate your patience for any inconvenience this work may cause. BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS All articles for the bulletin must be ed to rep@sfdslg.org or submitted in writing to the parish office. The deadline is at noon on Monday. BIBLE STUDY GROUP The St. Francis De Sales Bible Study group will start the new winter session on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Our topic this session will be Women of the New Testament. We extend a warm welcome to all to join us as we enter into discussion and prayer about our faith and what it means to be touched by Jesus, and the meaning of discipleship through the lives of the women who lived in the first generation of Christianity. Our group will meet at 10:15 a.m.in the Jonah Room (located in the lower level of the Parish Center) every Wednesday, beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 15. The class will be completed on May 7. This is a 16-week class. Don t worry, it s okay if you can t make every session. The class is designed so that you can always keep up with the current lesson. This group is open to everyone who is interested in learning more about the Bible. There is fee of $15 for the cost of the textbook and study guide. If you are interested in joining us, please register by Monday, Jan. 13. If you are interested in registering for the session or have any questions, please contact Pat Cramer at kcramer8407@gmail.com or call at (262) An Archdiocesan Liturgical Congress will take place Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Cousins Center, 3501 S. Lake Drive, Milwaukee. In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council, the day will focus on the first document to come out of Vatican II, that of the sacred liturgy, discussed in four workshop sections: Mystery of the Eucharist; Sacraments and Sacramentals; Sacred Music; and Art and Architecture. The cost to attend the event is $60 per person. Archdiocesan participants will receive a $20 discount. Parishes that register five or more parishioners, will receive an additional $10 discount, for a total cost of $30 per person. To register and for additional information, please visit LiturgicalCongress or call (414) ST. FRANCIS DE SALES BINGO Every first and third Wednesday of the month. Doors open at 6 p.m. and Bingo begins at 7 p.m. More than $1,000 in Bingo payouts, plus pull tabs, 50/50 raffle, and door prizes are awarded. Progressive Jackpot $ and 50 Balls. New Wild Ball jackpot! Bring a friend and receive a $1 off concessions coupon. St. Francis de Sales Bingo Volunteers bingo@sfdslg.org VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteers are needed to organize our Parish Chili Cookoff. If you are interested, please contact Michelle Oberholtzer at mconowgo@yahoo.com or (262)

5 NEW SERVER TRAINING A training will be held for anyone in fourth grade or older who would like to become an altar server on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 10 a.m. in the church. For more information or to register, please contact Michael Deane at liturgy@sfdslg.org or (262) or Anne Trautner at rep@sfdslg.org or (262) SHEPHERDS OF CHRIST ASSOCIATES We pray for all priests and the renewal of the Church and the world. We pray for all those who pray these prayers and they are also praying for us. We hope you will accept this invitation to join us in church for our next prayer meeting on Wednesday morning, Jan. 29, at 11:00 a.m. VOCATION DISCERNMENT Are you trying to discern your vocation in life? Do you see the need for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life within the Catholic Church? The first step toward vocation discernment and an increase in vocations is always prayer! You are invited and most welcome to join Roses for Our Lady at our monthly Holy Hour for Vocations, which is always held on the second Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. at St. Francis de Sales Seminary, 3257 S. Lake Dr., St. Francis, WI. For more information, contact Anne Bender, OPB at (414) or rosesforourladymilwaukee@gmail.com or visit DIVINE MERCY PRAYER GROUP- CENACLE Learn how mercy should play an important role in your life. Join us Thursday, Jan. 16, at 7:15 p.m. at St. Patrick s Columbus Hall in Elkhorn. We read St. Faustina s diary, the Bible and the Catechism. We conclude by praying the Divine Mercy chaplet. We meet the first and third Thursday of the month, weather permitting. For more information, call (262) ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Adoration will be held at these times on the following Tuesdays: Tuesday, Jan. 14: 7:30 to 11:45 a.m., 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21: 7:30 to 11:45 a.m., 1 to 7 p.m. (Vigil Service for Life with Benediction at 7 p.m. on Jan. 21) MASS SCHEDULE CHANGES Please note that Communion Services are held rather than Masses on Thursdays at 7 a.m. and on Saturdays at 8 a.m. St. Francis de Sales Vigil Service For Life With Benediction Tuesday, Jan p.m. A Vigil Service for Life with benediction will be held in the church on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 7 p.m. The prayer service is being held in observance of the National Day of Penance and Prayer. Fr. jim will lead us in prayer for the dignity of all human life, from conception to natural death. Please join us as we continue to pray for life. ATTENTION ALL WOMEN 40 AND OLDER: The Healthy Hearts program is designed for those over 40 looking to do cardiovascular exercise without the gym environment. Led by caring instructors, participants complete walking exercises during the hour-long classes. Additionally, cooking and nutrition information is presented at each session. Classes run for 12 weeks (24 sessions). That is less than a dollar a day! Enroll in one of three Healthy Hearts classes by Jan. 17 at 5 p.m. for only $ Classes are available in Lake Geneva (Badger High School) from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Mondays/Wednesdays or in Elkhorn (Walworth County Government Center) on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 12 to 1 p.m. or Wednesdays/Fridays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Classes begin the week of Jan. 20. For more information, call (262) ST. FRANCIS DE SALES PARISH CHILI COOK-OFF Saturday, Feb. 1 6:15 p.m. In the Parish Center Enter your chili into one of four categories: Traditional, Spicy, Specialty or Student Chef Or just come and help decide whose chili reigns supreme! Tickets will be sold at the door, $1 each or 6 for $5. All-you-can-eat chili for 5 tickets Or your entire family eats for free if you bring your own chili for the contest. Bring your crockpot and plug it in before the 5:15 p.m. Mass. Hotdogs, Soda and Desserts 1 ticket each Beer/Wine Coolers 3 tickets each Sign up for a category on the board in the Parish Center To help with this event, contact AnneMarie Janikowski at (262) or Anne Trautner at rep@sfdslg.org or (262)

6 EMMAUS...A RETREAT FOR MEN Men of St. Francis, you are invited on An Emmaus Experience, A Retreat for Men. How long has it been since you asked your self: Who am I? Is my faith important to me? Where am I going? Is Jesus part of my daily life? The retreat is based on the Gospel of Luke 24:13-35 and will take place March at the Inspiration Ministries in Williams Bay. Enrollment fee is $125, which covers stay and meals. All parishioners are invited to a celebration Mass here at St. Francis on Sunday, March 23, at 2 p.m. after the retreat. For more information, please contact Angel Serna at (262) or (262) LOOKING FOR A NEW YEAR S RESOLUTION THAT S FUN? A resolution in which you can share your gifts and talents and get to meet fellow parishioners and visitors? Our Blood Pressure committee is looking for some new blood - pun intended! We check blood pressures the second Sunday of the month during the KC s breakfast after 7:30 a.m. Mass until 11 a.m.. Time commitment is about 2 1/2 hours, two to three times a year. RNs, LPNs and CNAs are all welcome. To find out more and volunteer, contact Maureen Redmer at (262) or memauly@hotmail.com. DIVORCE RECOVERY SERIES: A PROCESS OF GROWTH Six Tuesdays beginning Jan. 14 Whether divorce was a choice for you or you had no choice, it is a major disruption in your life. Everything changes, including your very identity. How do you get a handle on it all, mourn the losses and embrace the opportunities? Marianne Skorbiak, M.S., L.P.C., both a psychotherapist and former Adult and Family Minister, will lead us in a Divorce Recovery Series, six Tuesdays from Jan. 14 through Feb. 18, 7-9 p.m. Cost is $20/ person. Please visit tinyurl.com/sjvdivorce to register. HELP WANTED St. Andrew Church, Delavan, is in need of a musician or musicians (pianist, organist or guitarist) to lead the congregation in music for the 5:00 p.m. Saturday Mass. Knowledge of the Roman Catholic liturgy is preferred but not required. Compensation to be determined. Call or Brian Wrightson if interested at bd.wrightson@gmail.com or (630) PARISH LIBRARY NEWS NEW Addition: The Day I Died - Finding Hope in Suffering Short excerpt from the Foreword: I did not know who Melanie Pritchard was when I first read an urgent message about her on Facebook. It said that she was a young Catholic mom in grave danger of dying as a result of complications during childbirth. What? I asked myself. How often does that happen anymore? Hers must be a really unusual case. And so it was. --Patrick Madrid, publisher of Envoy Magazine, author of Search and Rescue, and editor of the Surprised by Truth series. In her honest work, The Day I Died, Melanie Pritchard tells the harrowing tale of her sudden death and miraculous healing through the remarkable accounts of those who witnessed it and those closest to her. With powerful insight, Melanie touches on the myriad of emotions and reactions to her miracle, which is approachable to anyone who has experienced tragedy or suffering. By defining her miraculous experience through faithful trust in Christ, the extraordinary reality of God s mercy comes shining through. Melanie Pritchard is the Executive Director of the Foundation for Life and Love and owner of Refuge Clothing Co. She speaks nationwide to thousands on the topics of faith, modesty, chastity, pro-life issues and marriage. Since experiencing an amniotic fluid embolism in July 2010, Melanie is now the Director of Communications for the AFE Foundation. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BREAKFAST Sunday, Jan. 12, 8 to 11 a.m. Omelet $4 Small Slam $2.50 Egg Combo $3 French Toast Combo $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 will be starting to sell our state K of C charity raffle tickets. First place $50,000; second place $25,000; third place $10,000; etc. Prizes for sixth 25th places are $1,000 each. Each ticket costs $5. Drawing takes place April 26 at the state K of C convention. Good luck; take a chance.

7 CHRISTMAS MEMORIALS 2013 In Loving Memory of Roger Nevin Mary Minehan Katherine & James McGrath, Frank & Bernice Kovarik, Janie Verkler, Judy Carter Joseph (Joey) Studnicka, Joseph C. Studnicka, Sr. Robert & Lillian Hoehne, Red Black Lynne Lucivansky Pomerantz Carrie and all Hank Curran Family, Wally Koehn, Dagmar Love Family Richard C. Folman, Arthur & Frances Bung Zigmas Sefleris & Kotz Family Ronnie & Ken Brandes, Ed, Loreta & Jim Crowley, John, Murial & Judy Ludtke Sam, Mary & Albert Considine, Angeline, Peter & Frank Sabbatini Chester & Ann Sobczak, Leonard & Jean Fus Thomas J. Leahy, John T. Leahy, Phillip Morales, Sr. Lillian & Edward Cypcar Veronica & Ramon Kasnak, Elizabeth Perren Helen & Ted Suderski Bernard & Mabel Faley, Frank & Bill Dailey Kimberly Muno Bill Keating, Sr. Mom, John Mercier, Terry Smith Patrick & Olivia Granahan Patricia, Julie, Oscar Lichtenauer, Tom & Cathie Murray, Margaret Richert, Audrey & Gerald O Connell Helen & John Janasik, Fay & Al Braun Irene & John Brennan Barbara R. Bonetti Padgarny & Mazzoni Families Bonnie Luba, Florian & Lorraine Luba, Esther Ehrlich Robert & Jeanne Lamb, Philip & Norine McCall Donald Kutz, Barbara Wieners Mary & Tony Stec, Lucille & Eugene Navin, Gail Mattison, Wes Hale Salvatore, Maria, John, Josephine, Michael, Dorothy & Guy Esposito, Lucille Antonelli, Grace Maltese, Daniel, Nancy & Carol Capezio, John, Anna Mary, Frank & Helen Rozani By Nevin Family Colleen Alexander Colleen McGrath Noreen A. Studnicka Mike & Patti Black Ray & Evelyn Lucivansky Mike & Jean Curran Fay Folman & Family Helene E. Sefleris John &Mary Ludtke Lena Considine Jim & Esther Fus Lucy M. Leahy Kelly Krawisz Stu & Marybeth Bieber, Jason & Lauren Liss Arlene Breuninger Nancy Dailey & Family Mom & Dad Carol Keating & Family Peggy Cardiff Jack & Dori Burke Tom & Kathie Murray Daryl & Geri Braun Brennan Family Dawn Bonetti Charles A. Mazzoni Dan & Michelle Luba Barry & Christine Lamb Margaret Kutz Jim and Sylvia Navin Anthony Salvatore Esposito

8 WELCOME, CHILDREN OF GOD Marcella Giovanna Zambito Isabella Rose Garvens Alexis Rose Guerrero Aaliyah Marie Guerrero Wesley James Mensching Vincent Francis Bergsma Kayle Trinh Kieu Le Katie Anh Nguyen Khanh Q. Nguyen Carter Rullmann Isabella Nicole Craig Elizabeth Marie Craig Jesse Ocampo Gonzalez Ricardo Ocampo Gonzalez Oliver Duran Bernal Lissete Vazquez Roldan Layne William Geissler Adriana Elizabeth Volp Caleb Michael Volp Jonathan David Sanchez Jesus Alejandro Castro Zuniga Elizabeth Avila Christopher Hernandez Hernandez Alex Hernandez Hernandez Izairi Alexander Tapia Maximiliano Morales Owen Francis George O Grady Kevin Aranda Bonilla Daniel Alexander Soto Adrian Eduardo Soto Joseph Alexander Delgado Anais Joan Delgado Dariana Jayne Marrero-Castanon Jaylene Marrero-Castanon Angel Miguel Jaramillo Sophia Grace Olive Baker Kenneth Peter Dzierzanowski Kiera Belle Collins Logan Gabriel Collins Natalie Rosas Cortes Ashley Tolentino Ortiz Elizabeth Enriquez Amali Janeth Mejia Ellianna Maria Gomez Antonio Nova Isaac Jordan Vargas Jocelyn Albino Cohen Charles Hochstrasser Cody Roland Braden Uriel Soto Hector Ivan Figueroa Galarza Sebastian Navarro Christian Ojeda Alexander Ojeda Nicholas Ramon Chavez Camden James Wootton Liam Eamon Kavanaugh Oscar Antonio Hernandez Diaz Axel Bernardo Varela Jackson David Helmick Bentley Alan Constable

9 RETREAT PROGRAMS Programs at Siena Retreat Center, 5637 Erie St., Racine - call for more info or visit and click on Retreat Programs. Mysticism in Native American Traditions, Jan 12, Sunday, 1-3 p.m., Dr. Fred Gustafson. Mysticism is present in all major world religions, and mystics have arisen in every time and place. Through greater understanding, comes greater friendship and respect, among all faiths, as called for by Pope Francis. Explore the mystic tradition within Native American traditions through this informative presentation. Freewill offering. Becoming Mystics and Prophets: Howard Thurman, Jan. 13, Monday, offered twice 10-11a.m. and 6-7 p.m. African-American Baptist preacher, mystic, theologian and educator Howard Thurman used the teachings of Jesus, Gandhi and Rufus Jones (Quaker Philosopher and Pacifist) to lay the foundation for the civil rights movement in this country and to facilitate dialogue between different races and faith traditions. His words still resonate today. Freewill offering. Biggest Questions: Worldview, Meaning and Putting It All Together, Jan 25, Saturday, 9am- 3pm, Claire Anderson, D.Min. Philosophy, religion, and science offer big questions how did we get here? what is life all about? what is my life all about? how do I understand the universe? This retreat day offers the opportunity to reflect on timeless questions, as well as personal questions. Cost: $50 includes $10 non-refundable deposit and noon meal. HEART OF THE NATION Heart of the Nation produces the weekly Sunday TV Mass in St. Francis, WI. In order to provide a full, vibrant congregation, we need your help. Please consider helping to bring Mass to the homebound by being part of our congregation. We tape at the St. Francis Seminary, 3257 S. Lake Dr., St. Francis, WI. You only need to arrive about 15 minutes prior to each taping. The following is a list of our upcoming productions. Contact Deanna Tritz with any questions. Deanna@Heartofthenation.org or (262) Saturdays: Jan. 18 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 (Fr. Joe Rodrigues and Fr. Mark Payne) Feb. 15 9:00, 10:00 and 11:00 a.m.; and 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. (Fr. Joe Rodrigues and Fr. John Puodziunas) March 22 9:00, 10:00 and 11:00 a.m.; and 12:30 p.m. (Archbishop Listecki & Fr. Matthew Widder) MARCH FOR LIFE PILGRAMAGE TO WASHINGTON, D.C. Please join Pro-Life Wisconsin Jan as we travel by motor coach to Washington, D.C., for the annual March for Life. This is a perfect pro-life opportunity for families and adult individuals to join over 500,000 others from across the US and beyond as we call for the recognition in law of the personhood of all preborn babies at all stages of existence, without exception. For more details and to request a registration form, call (262) or visit Space is limited and full payment is required to hold a spot. ANGEL FUND St. Francis de Sales Parish School is benefitted by the Angel Fund. This is a designated fund that was started to help families of our day school program who are in need of tuition assistance. It is funded by donations from generous parishioners and by bequests. If a school family is in need of tuition assistance, they apply to a company called TADS. This application can be done either online or on paper, and it is completely confidential. Applications are available in either the school or parish offices. TADS make a financial determination as to how much tuition the family can be expected to pay and sends this information to Father Jim and Mr. Wieters. They will then contact the family and make further arrangements. If you would like to donate to this worthy cause, please use the pink envelopes in your packets, or earmark your check or cash for the Angel Fund. Any and all help is greatly appreciated! PREGNANCY HELPLINE Pregnancy Helpline of Walworth County is a nonprofit service offering alternatives to abortion. We provide free, confidential prenatal and parenting services and free pregnancy tests. We reach out to teens and young adults by teaching about sexual integrity. We offer care and healing after abortions. Our goal is to encourage healthy, life-changing choices that honor God. If you know someone needing our services, call (262) If you can donate time or money, please call (262) We are located at 28 S. Wisconsin St., Elkhorn, and on the web at phlwalworthco.org. OPEN ARMS FREE CLINIC Open Arms Free Clinic offers open enrollment for patients on Wednesdays from 2 to 7 p.m. The list of eligibility documents are posted on our website at No appointment is necessary; however, you must have all documents with you to complete enrollment.

10 ST. FRANCIS DE SALES PARISH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Please join us for National Catholic Schools Week at St. Francis de Sales Parish School, the 40 th anniversary of this annual event. You are cordially invited to attend our Annual School Open House, which will be on Sunday, Jan. 26, from 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The Open House is preceded by Mass at 9 a.m., which will be celebrated by the school students and will feature the St. Francis de Sales School Choir of Angels! The Open House provides an opportunity for prospective students and their parents to tour the school, meet with teachers and staff and visit with current students and parents. It is also a day for current students and their families to celebrate and share with everyone what a great school St. Francis de Sales truly is! There will be artwork and projects by students on display, a scavenger hunt will take place, there will be a bounce house and games for younger students, refreshments will be served and we will have a special performance by the St. Francis de Sales School Swing Choir, beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the gymnasium! Stop by and celebrate Catholic Schools Week with us! Consider bringing your friends and neighbors, particularly those who may be considering Catholic education for their own children or grandchildren. For more information, please call Dave Wieters, school principal, at St. Francis de Sales Parish School at (262) or him at principal@sfdslg.org. CELL PHONE COLLECTION The Knights of Columbus have placed a cell phone recycling box in the parish library to raise funds for Wisconsin Special Olympics. Thank you for your help. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Sm 1:1-8; Ps 116:12-19; Mk 1:14 20 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Mk 1:21 28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40:2, 5, 7-10; Mk 1:29 39 Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25; Mk 1:40 45 Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89:16-19; Mk 2:1 12 Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Ps 21:2-7; Mk 2:13 17 Sunday: Is 49:3, 5-6; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 1:1-3; Jn 1:29-34 ST. FRANCIS DE SALES PARISH SCHOOL SCHOOL NEWS Our annual St. Francis de Sales Parish School Christmas program was held Dec. 17. This year s performance, as always, was very well attended and received. We are extremely proud of our students for their hard work and performance. Congratulations on an outstanding concert to Cathleen Nateghi, our St. Francis de Sales School Music Teacher, for all the work above and beyond that went into this production (made even more difficult by the fact that she was doing so with a torn ACL). Her surgery went well and she is recovering nicely! She also wanted to thank everyone for the great job on the Christmas Program! Special thanks also go out to accompanist Teresa Kiefer for her assistance! FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING The last month has been a very busy time for most, and it probably included many great foods. Now that you are thinking of starting out the new year with a few new resolutions, please come and visit one of our parish nurses to have your blood pressure checked. And please consider visiting us the second Sunday of every month! Our nurses will be offering free blood pressure evaluations TODAY, Sunday, Jan. 12, in the Parish Office from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. Feb. 9 will be the next time the free blood pressure screenings will be offered. IN LOVING MEMORY Born to eternal rest Paul Arthur Dybowski ETERNAL REST GRANT UNTO HIM, O LORD, AND MAY PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON HIM.

11 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) School Principal David Wieters (262) Director of Child Ministry, Grades 4K 5 Anne Trautner (rep@sfdslg.org) (262) Director of Youth Ministry, Grade 6 Young Adult Bill Snyder (youthmin@sfdslg.org) (262) PARISH TRUSTEES Daryl Braun (dbraun55@charter.net) (262) Bill Ring (bring@dalcometals.com) (262) ON THE WEB Parish Website: Join us on Facebook: Saint-Francis Catholic-Ministry Follow us on Twitter: sfdslgparish PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS Michelle Oberholtzer (mconowgo@yahoo.com) (262) David Wollman (davidwollman66@hotmail.com)(262) Corinne Haimann (rhaimann1@wi.rr.com) (262) 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) Jesus Vargas (Vargas0597@gmail.com) (847) The Parish Council meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Meeting minutes can be found at 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: