Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception 837 Parkview Drive Fifth Sunday of Easter Milton, Wisconsin April 28, 2013

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1 Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception 837 Parkview Drive Fifth Sunday of Easter Milton, Wisconsin April 28, 2013 Parish Web Site Parish Address Parish Staff and Directory Fr. Jim Uppena, Pastor After Hours Emergencies, please call: Sr. Carol Hanus, FSPA, Pastoral Associate Vicki Kersten, Parish Administrator Sabrina Elsen, Faith Formation (PreSchool & Elementary Coordinator) Sabrina Elsen, Faith Formation (Youth Ministry Coordinator) Angie McNally, Coordinator of Liturgy and Music Maggie Kennedy, Administrative Assistant Faith Formation 1 & 2/Parish Faith Formation 1 & 2 Attendance Line Fax Number Masses This Week Sat. Apr. 27 5:00 p.m. Mearl E. Brenneman Sun. Apr. 28 8:30 a.m. Jack and Andy Mullen 10:30 a.m. For All Our Parishioners Mon. Apr. 29 8:30 a.m. Joe Rabiola Tues. Apr :30 a.m. Fr. Leander Koopman Wed. May 1 8:30 a.m. Thomas Howe Fri. May 3 5:00 p.m. Deceased Members of Clarence Witek Family Sat. May 4 Sun. May 5 5:00 p.m. Larry Klosterman 8:30 a.m. For All Our Parishioners 10:30 a.m. Mary L. Eckert Bulletin announcements are due by Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.

2 Liturgy Minister Schedule for May 4-5 Liturgical Ministers: Please be sure to arrive approximately 10 minutes before mass begins. At 5 minutes before mass time, the check-in person begins to look for substitutes. Ministry 5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Reader One Reader Two Cindy Baughman Frank Daniels If you notice an opening at a particular Mass and you are able to fill-in, please call and let us know. Thank you! This Week at St. Mary Parish Sun. Apr. 28: Child care will be held from 10:30 11:30 a.m. in the church hall. Sun. Apr. 28: Bazaar Leadership Team will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Ark. Tues. Apr. 30: Weekend Scripture will meet at 9:30 a.m. in the Ark. All are welcome! Wed. May 1: Staff Meeting at 9:00 a.m. Wed. May 1: FF-1 Grade K 6 May Crowning at 6:00 p.m. Ice cream social to follow in the center. Wed. May 1: No Children s Choir practice. Mary Jane Hendricks Sandy Tieglman Lou Pins Jessica Locher Commentator Dennis Sitter Ron Kaiser Pat Mosher Cantor Mike Ryder Doreen Houge Gretchen Geist Servers Extraordinary Ministers Ushers *Denotes Check-in person Ashley Riesterer Ella Silha Helen Dickinson Barbara Hilliker Betty Daniels Dennis Ryan Steve Riesterer Ross Veitenheimer Mike Baughman Patrick Riesterer Emily Riesterer Brittany Riesterer Zachary Bergs Kyle Hanauska Marion Kaiser* Joyce Albright Peggy Mayfield Pete Thomas Bill Bergs Brian Kaiser Larry Meyers Tony Bergs Arnold Hoff Jim Cullen Kylie Berberich Chloe Donday-Selenske Megan Kreier Mary Kapheim* Nancy Heiman Rick Murphy Jim Check Scott Erdman Tom Dixon Bob Dibble Marian Cousin Jim O Leary Wed. May 1: Bible Timeline Series at 7:00 p.m. in the Ark. Thurs. May 2: FF-2 Youth Ministry Leaders Inservice at 7:00 p.m. in the center. Sat. May 4: Confessions from 10:00 10:30 a.m. in the Reconciliation Room. Sat. May 4: St. Mary Choir will practice at 4:00 p.m. in church. Sun. May 5: FF-2 Youth Ministry Leaders Inservice at 9:30 a.m. in the center. Sun. May 5: FF-2 Middle School-High School Challenge. Youth will gather from 5:30 8:00 p.m.

3 Welcome Newly Baptized April 21, 2013: Ziara Perez Hernandez, daughter of Isaac and Amalia. Welcome to the Table of the Lord April 21, 2013: Vianneuy Perez Hernandez, daughter of Isaai and Amalia. Financially Speaking Collection from last Sunday (Apr. 21, 2013) Envelopes 6, Offertory Education Loaves & Fishes 0.00 Catholic Herald Special Collections 1.50 Collection from last year (Apr. 22, 2012) Envelopes 5, Readings for Week of April 29 - May 5 Monday, April 29 Thursday, May 2 Acts 14:5-18 Acts 15:7-21 Psalm 115:1-2, 3-4, Psalm 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 10 John 14:21-26 John 15:9-11 Tuesday, April 30 Friday, May 3 Acts 14: Corinthians 15:1-8 Psalm 145:10-11, 12-13a, 21 Psalm 19:2-3, 4-5 John 14:27-31 John 14:6-14 Wednesday, May 1 Sunday, May 5 Acts 15:1-6 Acts 15:1-2, Psalm 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5 Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 John 15:1-8 Revelation 21:10-14, John 14:23-29

4 Liturgy Saint Mary Parish, Milton Easter 2013 Seasonal Focus The readings for the Season of Easter explore in depth the meaning of the death and resurrection of Jesus. The readings of the C Cycle explore what it means to live with Easter faith, to be truly faithful (obedient) to the Risen Lord, to appreciate the destiny this faith makes possible, to see how new and different everything is because of the resurrection, to experience the depth and intimacy with God which is possible for believers, and to be given the mission to be witnesses of all this to the ends of the earth. successful their missionary journey had been. Jesus came not just for Jews, but for all people. In the second reading, John speaks of a new heaven and a new earth, where God dwells with the human race. The old order has passed away; all things are made new. In the gospel, Jesus gives a new commandment: love one another. The crowd motif is also present once again. Fifth Sunday of Easter This Sunday reflects back to the Fourth Sunday of Lent, and its motif of what the Lord is doing that is new. In the first reading Paul reports to the people in Antioch how the Lord had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles, and how Traveling Chalice A Program of Awareness and Prayer for Vocations This week our parish gratefully acknowledges Steve & Julia Quade Family as they host our Traveling Chalice

5 Stewardship: A Way of Life Fifth Sunday of Easter I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another. (John 13:34) Jesus showed His love by healing the sick, giving hope to the hopeless and ultimately dying on the cross for us. We, too, are called to show our love for one another. The agencies supported by the Annual Catholic Appeal carry on the work and the love of Jesus. When you give to the ACA you give love to someone in need. Pray for the Sick P l e a s e k e e p t h e s e parishioners in your prayers: Donna Marie Frye Kyle Ledger Brett Urban W O R D O F LIFE: I fear that the federal government s respect for believers and people of conscience no longer measures up to the treatment Americans have a right to expect from their elected representatives. The new approach [in the Notice of Proposed Rule - Ma kin g reg a rd ing th e HHS contraceptive mandate ] even threatens to undermine access to quality health care, by telling providers as well as those who offer or purchase insurance that they need to drop their participation in the health care system if they want to preserve their religious and moral integrity. A restoration of full respect for one of our Nation s founding values is urgently needed. Most Rev. William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore, Chairman of the USCCB Ad Hoc Committee on Religious Liberty, Letter to Members of Congress (February 15, 2013) Special THANK YOU to parishioners Gail & John Nordlof for the donation of altar wine. Northleaf Winery, LLC 232 S Janesville St Milton WI

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8 Confirmation 2013 Congratulations to our High School Juniors who were Confirmed on April 24th at St. Joseph Parish in Edgerton. You remain in our prayers as your journey in the faith continues. Anthony Francis of Assisi Bergs Sponsor: Ben Schmidt Nicholas Lawrence Brown Sponsor: Julie Langer Emma Anastasia Davis Sponsor: Karen Krause Derek James DeMott Sponsor: Sue Fraser Krista Anastasia Dugenske Sponsor: Barb Dugenske Madeline Lucy Erdman Sponsor: Sue Falk Mark Philip Garcia Sponsor: Abraham Rodriguez Michael Guenther Sponsor: Denise Van Drie Robert Guenther Sponsor: Monty Sharp Tyler John the Evangelist Hammil Sponsor: Les Hanauska Sydney Apollonia Hecimovich Sponsor: Teresa Riesterer Andrew Heisz Sponsor: Daniel Beggs Brenda Kiara Hernandez Sponsor: Lisa Shea Madalyn Rose Venerini Homan Sponsor: Debra Krausse Drew Leo Johnson Sponsor: Joseph Nuzzo Anna Frances Xavier Cabrini Kneiert Sponsor: Carmen Alfonso Jennifer Marie Eugenie Milleret Krausse Sponsor: Lisa Baudhuin Ross Vitus Lemke Sponsor: Mitchell Lemke Randall Paul Lipke Sponsor: Nolan Richardson Abigail Martin Sponsor: Terri Lieder Apryl Margaret McCann Sponsor: Diane Lewis Kourtney Elizabeth of Hungary Miller Sponsor: Troy Egger Kayla Elizabeth Renzi Negus Sponsor: Carrie Rogers Theresa Courderc Phillips Sponsor: Jeannette Schimke Riley Michael the Archangel Reuterskiold Sponsor: Jeff Hill Taylor Katherine Drexel Richter Sponsor: Kenneth Petter Emily de Vialar Riesterer Sponsor: Bonnie Murphy Gavin George Schmit Sponsor: Brian Schmit Kevin Schuh Sponsor: Jacquelyn Schuh Lauren Genevieve Streets Sponsor: Lisa Hartsell Samantha Dymphna Tan Sponsor: Kathleen Riesterer William Francis of Assisi Vickerman Sponsor: Frank Vickerman Jared Ralph Milner Weberpal Sponsor: Laura Worachek Stephen Weisbrod Sponsor: Diane Philipps Kylynn Rosaline Wolfe Sponsor: Greg Wolfe Alex Finnbarr Zainer Sponsor: Megan Zainer

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10 A Spirit-Driven Little While Lectionary Themes for May 2013 When it became clear to him that his time with his disciples would soon come to a climactic end, Jesus made provisions so they would be able to navigate that little while until they saw him again. Since we, too, live in that little while in the interim between Jesus two advents it is fitting that we revisit Jesus efforts on our behalf. During the season of Easter, the sacred texts and their authors offer a refresher course to all who await their returning Lord. So that his followers would not be alone, without his peace and presence, Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit (May 5). As their constant companion, the Spirit was to teach, inspire, strengthen and grace the disciples with all they needed to continue Jesus mission. This same Spirit continues to move and live and breathe among us. We, for our part, are to set aside our penchant for independence and self-sufficiency and rely on the greatest resource God has given us. In the person and presence of the Spirit, we find Jesus, we find God, we find ourselves, we find grace and goodness and the impetus to live the Gospel in truth, in justice, in love and holiness until Jesus comes again. While it may be tempting to stay out of harm s way and simply look to the heavens for Jesus reappearance, Jesus had other ideas about how we are to wait and watch for him. Just as those who witnessed the ascending Jesus (May 12) were asked, Why are you standing there looking at the sky? so are we to question our own hesitance and fears. Just as Jesus willingly entered into the messy fray of this world s problems and needs, so are his followers to be invested in the ongoing redemption and liberation of all humankind. Although it may have seemed more sensible to remain in Jerusalem, where it was believed that Jesus would soon return, the first disciples took to heart Jesus directives and ventured forth to the ends of the earth with their message of good news. Their sense of adventure challenges us to move beyond our comfort zone, to work and witness among people and in places we may otherwise never have encountered. When the earliest believers fell prey to provincialism and were reluctant to welcome everyone, without exception or conditions, into their community, they were prompted by the Holy Spirit to enlarge their hearts and broaden their horizons (May 5, 19). God welcomes not only Jews but all the nations of the earth; those who profess to belong to God and who have committed themselves to Jesus mission can be no less w e l c o m i n g. T h e u n i v e r s a l, nondiscriminatory and all-inclusive character of Jesus dictates and inspires what should be the character of his followers. (continued on next page )

11 (...continued) Unfortunately, lofty principles and good intentions are quite difficult to translate into practical realities. Therefore, we are to rely more and more heavily on the Spirit to inspire our thoughts, words and actions. In his bestseller The Purpose- Driven Life, Rick Warren advises believers to find the purpose for which God has created them and to allow that purpose to drive and direct their lives (Perseus Book Group, New York: 2003). In a similar way, the sacred texts and their authors remind us this month that ours is a Spiritdriven life. Driven by God s own breath, we are to breathe new life into the dead and dark places of our world. Driven by the abiding presence of Jesus in the Spirit, we are to bring hope and light; we are to work tirelessly and unrelentingly for authentic peace and true justice. Driven by the Spirit of our Triune God (May 26), we are to value and respect one another as members of the same family. We who pray to God as our Father are thereby bound to recognize and care for one another as brothers and sisters. With the Spirit driving us, the ideals we long for but really don t expect to achieve can indeed be realized. With the Spirit, this little while between Jesus advents can become a fitting prelude that truly anticipates the everlasting joys and universal character of God s eternal reign. Patricia Datchuck Sánchez and Rafael Sánchez Alonso have been collaborating to provide Lectionary commentaries and homilies for Celebration since

12 May Crowning Celebration Wednesday, May 1-6:00 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday families come together for the Crowning of Mary and ice cream social! Remember to bring a flower for Mary and your rosary (extras will be available). Watch your children in action thru the annual video presentation! May Challenge Sunday, May 5:30 p.m. Middle and high school youth compete for the ultimate title of Salvation History Champions!! You don t want to miss it. Sophomore mission trip St. Anthony (Native American sister parish), Neopit, WI August 3/4, 2013 Contact Sabrina or sabrinae@centurytel.net