Pastor: Fr. David Timmerman

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1 Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time November 6, 2016 Pastor: Fr. David Timmerman Parkview Dr. Milton, WI S. Saint Joseph Circle Edgerton, WI Phone: After Hours Emergencies: Fax: Website: Parish Business Administrator: Vicki Kersten Faith Formation Administrator: Sabrina Elsen Faith Formation Admin Assistant: Paul Schultz Liturgy & Music Coordinator: Angie McNally Phone: Fax: Website: Parish Office Administrator: Mary Ann Ivey Coordinator of Religious Education: Becky Eastman Director of Facilities & Maintenance: Jon Peterson

2 Sat. Nov. 5 Sun. Nov. 6 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. (St. Mary) St. Mary & St. Joseph Parishes (St. Joseph) Peter & Dolores Manghera (St. Mary) Edward Langer, Lucille Nett (St. Joseph) Knights of Columbus Memorial Mass Mon. Nov. 7 Tues. Nov. 8 No Mass (St. Mary) Rita Koopman at Milton Senior Living (St. Mary) Knights of Columbus Memorial Mass 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Wed. Nov. 9 8:30 a.m. (St. Mary) Tim Nett Thurs. Nov. 10 8:00 a.m. (St. Joseph) Betty Ward Fri. Nov. 11 8:00 a.m. (St. Joseph) Nola Reilly Sat. Nov. 12 Sun. Nov. 13 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. (St. Mary) Joe & Marian Williams, Ruth Berger (St. Joseph) Deceased Members of the Lilburn & Barrett Families (St. Mary) Deceased Members of Kaiser-Dennee Families (St. Joseph) St. Joseph & St. Mary Parishes Monday, November 7 Thursday, November 10 1 Titus 1:1-9 Philemon 7-20 Psalm 24:1b-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 Psalm 146:7, 8-9a, 9bc-10 Luke 17:1-6 Luke 17:20-25 Tuesday, November 8 Friday, November 11 1 Titus 2:1-8, John 4-9 Psalm 37:3-4, 18-23, Psalm 119:1, 2, 10, 11, 17, 18 Luke 17:7-10 Luke 17:26-37 Wednesday, November 9 Sunday, November 13 Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12 Malachi 3:19-20a Psalm 45:2-3, 5-6, 8-9 Psalm 98:5-6, 7-8, 9 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11, Thessalonians 3:7-12 John 2:13-22 Luke 21:5-19

3 Please keep these parishioners and family members in your prayers: Bob Anderson Dorothy Bomkamp Mary Margaret Carroll Frank Daniels Bob Dibble Mary Hagen Irene Hendrickson David Holterman Bill Hupp Jim Jenkins Marion Kaiser Theresa Kingsbury Jeff Kneiert Kathleen Knight Austin Martin Scot Nelson Val Pakes Alden Peterson Rob Rosa William & Gertrude Slein Kathy Trimberger Brett Urban Stewardship: A Way of Life 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting encouragement and good hope through his grace, encourage your hearts and strengthen them in every good deed and word. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 There are two important lessons here. First, we are called to be generous with our encouragement and hope,. As God shows us mercy, we must be merciful to others. Second, joy is contagious! The joy we receive from doing good works not only strengthens us, it encourages others as well. WORD OF LIFE: Suicidal individuals with or without a terminal illness typically do not want to die: they want to escape what they perceive to be an intolerable situation, and they inaccurately believe that suicide is their only way out. Every Suicide is Tragic USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities

4 Mon. Nov. 7: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Bible Study Wed. Nov. 9: 3:30 p.m. RE :30 p.m. Christmas Program Rehearsal 4:30-5:30 p.m. Mass Server Training Thurs. Nov. 10: 8:00 a.m. Mass 8:30 a.m. Second Servings Fri. Nov. 11: 8:00 a.m. Mass 10:00 a.m. Mom s Group Sat. Nov. 12: 8:00 a.m. Cenacle Prayer Group Rosary All are welcome to attend. Sun. Nov. 13: Class for Pre-K-K 11:30 a.m. Coffee & Donuts after Mass in the lower level of the church. THE MITTEN TREE WILL BE IN THE VESTIBULE FOR DONATIONS UNTIL NOVEMBER 27. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT. SPECIAL THANKS TO THIS WEEK S SPONSOR OF ST. JOSEPH S DONUT SUNDAY SOCIAL: KNIGHT OF COLUMBUS CCW NEWS Homemade Holiness with guest speakers Mary and Larry Mueller from St. John Vianney on Tuesday, November 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall. The CCW invites the parish to this event. Hear about how this couple creatively lives their faith with their family and how you can do this with your family too. Thank you Melanie Wentler November 5, 2016: Caleb Daniel Stowell & Carson Paul Stowell, sons of Robert & Kathryn Scarlett Jane Debilzen, daughter of James and Tara. Please pick-up your FREE copy of The Official Catholic Calendar for 2017, donated by Albrecht Funeral Homes, LLC. The calendars are located on tables by the entrance doors. This week the Sanctuary Lamp will burn in memory of Mickey Dehnert Ted Syverson Jim, Lisa Grace Farrington Teresa

5 November 12/November 13 Extraordinary Ministers 5:30 p.m. Wendy Oren & Barb Steponkus 10:30 a.m. Chris Severson & Leslie Skertchly Lectors 5:30 p.m. Lois Aide 10:30 a.m. Patti Behrens Mass Servers 5:30 p.m. Bethany Oren, & Jacob Fox 10:30 a.m. Evan Chapados, Nolan & Sylvia Fox Greeters 5:30 p.m. 1. Marilyn & Bob Koch 2. Marge Hollenberger 3. Barb Schuetz 10:30 a.m. 1. Nancy Lietz 2. Kotecki Family 3. Linda Wolff Collection from last Sunday October 30, 2016 Envelopes $2, Offertory Total $3, MEALS ON WHEELS St. Joseph will provide volunteers for Meals on Wheels delivery from November 14 th thru December 11 th. The time commitment is about 45 minutes for delivering the meals. The recipients are located within the city limits of Edgerton. The meals are picked up at the Edgerton Care Center. Please call Mary Barrett at if you are able to help. Even if you can only volunteer for one day, that still can make a difference. Also a great thing to do with your kids. The people love seeing children! KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS: Even though you may still have Halloween candy laying around, did you realize it is only three weeks until the beginning of Advent? As society more and more removes Christ from Christmas, it is important to remind people that Christmas is first and foremost the celebration of the birth of our Lord, Jesus. The Knights of Columbus will be selling a limited supply of Keep Christ in Christmas yard signs, automobile magnets, ornaments and pins after each weekend Mass. Pick one up and remind people of the Reason for the Season.

6 November 12/13 Reader One 4:00 p.m. Karen Cain* 9:00 a.m. Pat Starr* Reader Two 4:00 p.m. Frank Bua 9:00 a.m. Commentator 4:00 p.m. Rick Elbert 9:00 a.m. Bob Cullen Musician 4:00 p.m. Angie McNally 9:00 a.m. Sabrina Elsen Cantor 4:00 p.m. Doreen Houge 9:00 a.m. Servers 4:00 p.m. Grace Crofts 9:00 a.m. Kileigh & Ella Gorski Carson & Hayden Lee Extraordinary Ministers 4:00 p.m. Ron Yoss, Helen Dickinson, Sue Gavigan 9:00 a.m. Mary Kay Mullen, Donna Platts, Mari Anne Warren Ushers 4:00 p.m. Joel Turner, Alan Schmit, Paula Schmit, Kylie Berberich 9:00 a.m. Tom Lieder, Michael Goedert, Mike Roberts, Sandra Sokn, Tom Krause *Denotes Check-In Person Sun. Nov. 6: 9:00 a.m. Seeds Ministry 10:00 a.m. Coffee & Donuts in center 10:00 a.m. Bible study in Ark 6:00 p.m. Festival Leadership Meeting at Culver s Newville Mon. Nov. 7: 10:00 a.m. Belles in the center. 7:00 p.m. Interfaith Community Outreach meeting in the Ark. Tues. Nov. 8: 9:00 a.m. Liturgy Commission in the Ark. 10:30 a.m. Pastoral Care Commission in the Ark. 4:00 p.m. K-6 FF classes. 5:00 p.m. Confessions 7:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus in the center. Wed. Nov. 9: 4:00 p.m. K-6 FF classes. 5:15 p.m. Children s choir. 7:00 p.m. Finance Council in the Ark. Thurs. Nov. 10: 5:30 p.m. Optimists play practice in center. 7:00 p.m. RCIA in the Ark Fri. Nov. 11: 6:30 p.m. Youth Ministry Faith, Food Fun Night. Sat./Sun. Nov. 12/13: Camillus Ministry Blood Pressure screening in the office following mass. Ark Library is open following mass. Sun. Nov. 13: 9:00 a.m. Seeds Ministry. 10:00 a.m. Bible study in Ark 10:00 a.m. Family Ministry in the center. 10:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m. High School in the lower level. 6:00 p.m. Middle School in the center.

7 Collection From Last Week (October 30, 2016) Weekly Budget Needs 9, Envelopes 5, Offertory ACH Auto-Debit Deficit -3, Fiscal Year-To-Date Contributions YTD Budget Needs 169, YTD Envelopes & ACH 124, YTD Offertory 10, Deficit -35, Collection from last year (November 1, 2015) Envelopes 7, Offertory ACH Auto-Debit 2, ARK LIBRARY: The Ark Library is open next weekend following all Masses. Browse through the many books and videos that our Ark Library has to offer. Heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of those who recently died: Patricia Rademacher, who died on October 28 BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING: Camillus Ministry blood pressure screening is held next weekend in the parish center after all Masses. CODE: 7AH4V4

8 EDGERTON COMMUNITY OUTREACH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Our annual Thanksgiving Day Community Meal will be held on Thursday, November 24th at St. John s Lutheran Church in Edgerton. We serve a traditional meal of turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, green bean casserole, dinner rolls, and pumpkin pie/pumpkin dessert. The meal is served from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and meals can be delivered to those who wish to dine at home or that cannot make it to the meal site. We are once again planning to serve over 500 meals for those who would otherwise go without. Edgerton WI, or can be made online via our website. SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGING: The Red Kettle Christmas Campaign enables the Salvation Army to provide food, toys and clothing to over 6 million people during the Christmas season and helps more than 34 million Americans recovering from all kinds of personal disasters nationwide. Volunteer by calling Volunteers are needed to assist with peeling potatoes beginning at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday the 23rd at St. John s. Volunteers are also needed on Thanksgiving Day to package the carry out/delivery meals. We begin that packaging at 9:45 a.m. and usually have all meals on the road by 11:15 a.m!! Donations of turkeys are greatly appreciated. We like to have all turkeys in the freezer by the 10th of November so we know how many we need to purchase. Monetary donations are also greatly appreciated to cover the cost of the supplies. Donations can be mailed to 106 South Main Street,

9 Make Your Voice Heard Vote on Tuesday, November 8 FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP: Bearing in mind our nation s challenges and the particularly urgent need for wise, moral, civic leadership in addressing the, the Call to Prayer will be adapted Friday, September 9 through Friday, November 11, to highlight certain timesensitive matters of national concern. Tuesday, November 8 (Election Day): Today we pray for a peaceful, just, and grace-filled election. Friday, November 11: May the leaders elected this week be guided by the Holy Spirit as they fulfill their positions. A good Catholic doesn t meddle in politics. That s not true. That is not a good path. A good Catholic meddles in politics, offering the best of himself, so that those who govern can govern. But what is the best that we can offer to those who govern? Prayer!" -- Pope Francis "Pray before you vote vote in the name of God. Pray that we will once again be a nation under God. Be brave, speak out for Jesus tell the world how wonderful He is. Visit him! By your example will all men know. Words don t mean much, example speaks a thousand words. I love you but God loves you lots. Don t forget that." Mother Angelica

10 Thank you for your support of the Priests for Our Future: The Church Is Alive! campaign. Please continue to fulfill your pledge to ensure enough funds to educate our future priests. As a reminder, mail all payments to: Priests for Our Future Campaign P.O. Box Madison, WI Our Parish results are as follows: Priests for Our Future: The Church Is Alive! Overall Results to Date Campaign Pledge Total: $43,791, Paid to Date: $22,339, Percentage Collected: 68% St. Mary, Milton Results to Date Parish Pledge Total: $470, Paid to Date: $227, Percent Collected 66% Parish Rebate to Date: $0 St. Joseph, Edgerton Results to Date Parish Pledge Total: $218, Paid to Date: $112, Percent Collected 78 % Parish Rebate to Date: $0

11 ADULT CATHOLIC SPIRIT CLUB: We will meet at noon on Wednesday, November 8 at St. John Vianney Marian Hall. A potluck dinner will be served and you are asked to bring a dish to share, along with your own table service. Following lunch, Ed Nunn will tell us all about homing pigeons...he may even bring a couple of live birds. Don t miss this interesting program! Also, please remember to bring your items for the House of Mercy collection. Blood pressure screening will be offered from 11:30 a.m. to noon. For more information, call Ginny at WOMEN S MINISTRY MEETINGS TO BEGIN AGAIN! All ladies are invited to join the St. Mary Women s Ministry at their next meeting on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the parish center. The meeting will begin with spiritual reflection, followed by a discussion on coping with stress. Come meet other faith-filled women at this relaxing, social evening. Call Marci Brandt at for more information.

12 Every November 2nd on the liturgical calendar is the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (also known as All Souls Day) and, in fact, the entire month is dedicated to the Holy Souls in Purgatory. Though separated from the living, we are reminded in the official book used at funeral Masses, the dead are still at one with the community of believers on earth and benefit from their prayers and intercession. (Order of Christian Funerals, #6) This hasn t always been our understanding and that s the point of this weekend s first reading from 2 Maccabees which would seem to only be at first glance an excruciating story of the torture and murder of a woman and her seven sons. God revealed in stages to His people how the afterlife worked. In this reading there is a progression in the way the brothers address the king which reveals the belief that the just will rise and evildoers will be punished. The first brother notes that a just person would rather die than sin because God will reward them. God will raise them to a new life and they will rise with their bodies restored. For those that do evil, however, there will be no resurrection to life but eternal torment. Finally, when just people suffer it is because they are being punished for their own sins. Over twenty-one hundred years later, the Catechism of the Catholic Church gives the name Purgatory to describe the disposition of a just person: All who die in God s grace and friendship, but still imperfectly purified, are indeed assured of their eternal salvation; but after death they undergo purification, so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven. (#1030) Why must we be purified? Elsewhere in the Bible we see that nothing unclean enters heaven (see Revelation 21:27) and Your eyes are too pure to look upon wickedness, and the sight of evil you cannot endure. (Habakkuk 1:13) To the question, What is the ultimate goal of your life? I will sometimes answer, Sneak into Purgatory through the back door. That will mean I am on my way to heaven, working out the temporal debt (called satisfaction) still owed to God for my plentiful (though forgiven) sins. Souls in Purgatory rely on the prayers of souls still on Earth to relieve some of their temporal suffering and speed their journey to heaven. Let us pay attention to the faithful departed especially this month and pray for them. Here is a beautiful example from Eucharistic Prayer I that you ll sometimes hear at Mass: Remember, Lord, those who have died and have gone before us marked with the sign of faith, especially those for whom we now pray. May these, and all who sleep in Christ find in your presence light, happiness, and peace. Paul Schultz

13 VII. The Mercy of God in the Mission of the Church The Church Professes the Mercy of God and Proclaims It (#13) In the face of modern society, the Church is always pondering the words of Mary which speak of mercy from generation to generation and applying them to the sufferings of the great human family. The Church has the duty to call upon the mercy of God in view of the threats to humanity today. The truth about God s mercy is expressed in the life of the Church in the Scripture readings of its daily liturgy and in Sacred Tradition. People perceive this truth by various expressions of personal and community piety too numerous to summarize. All these provide proof that mercy is the greatest of the attributes of God. Everything that brings us nearer to Christ brings us closer to the Father and the holiness of His mercy. The Church lives that mercy authentically when meditating on the Word of God and especially in the Eucharist and Confession. The celebration of the Eucharist, which is the re-presentation of the Sacrifice at Calvary, is an act of imploring God's mercy, and joining in that mercy. The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation is the individual celebration of the mercy of God, in which each person discovers the infinite love that God has for each of His children. That mercy and power of forgiveness is, indeed, infinite and only a lack of good will can limit it, a lack of readiness to be converted and to repent which can oppose this grace and truth even in the face of the witness of the Cross and Resurrection of Christ. Conversion consists always in discovering God s mercy and knowing and seeing God in this way helps us live in a state of continuous conversion. The Church professes and proclaims this conversion in order to encourage all humanity to discover the mercy that God extends through the Incarnation and the Sacraments. The contemporary Church knows it must humbly rely on the mercy of God, and that love which is more powerful than the weakness of human divisions to carry out the task of uniting all who confess Christ.

14 St. Joseph Knights of Columbus Council 6508 and St. Mary Knights of Columbus Council 6547 are hosting a drive for the benefit of seminarians in our Diocese. Since Seminarians don't receive compensation, it can be difficult to obtain even simple items. We are asking you to remember and encourage these young men who are dedicating their lives to serving God and us by donating items for their use. Suggested items include: Gas cards Prepaid gifts cards; e.g. VISA, Master Card, restaurants, department stores Phone cards Toiletries (e.g. toothbrushes, dental floss, shampoo, deodorant, soap, shaving supplies or other consumable items) Wash cloths, towels Winter hats, gloves, scarves Paper towels, tissues Office supplies (e.g. journals, notebooks, pens, pencils) Ziploc bags, storage containers Windex and cleaning supplies SEMINARIAN DONATION DROP- OFF AT ST. JOSEPH, EDGERTON: A box for your donations will be located in the front church entrance throughout November. The donations will be distributed to our Seminarians at the end of the month. SEMINARIAN DONATION DROP- OFF AT ST. MARY, MILTON: Containers to drop off your donations will be placed in the Gathering Space at St. Mary, Milton on the weekends of November 5/6 and November 12/13. The most appreciated items are gas cards or pre-paid gift cards. Thank you for supporting our Seminarians!

15 EUCHRE TOURNAMENT Hosted by KC 9230 November 12 St. William Parish Hall 1822 Ravine Janesville, WI Entry Fee: $10 Registration: 5:30 p.m. Cards: 6:00 p.m. Cash Prizes and 50/50 Raffle Beverages and sandwiches available for purchase. All are welcome, singles or couples NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING CLASSES: Nature cycles for a reason and so does your body. Try Natural Family Planning it works. Janesville class begins Thursday, November 10 at 7:30 p.m. Contact Elaine at mcmorehart@gmail.com Monona class begins Sunday, November 20 at 1:00 p.m. These classes offered by Couple to Couple League. Register at or For more information contact Bill Slatter Did you miss the shirt sale?!? No worries! Remaining shirts will be for sale in December...just in time for your gift giving needs! If you can t wait until then, please call the parish office. Grand Piano Wanted The music ministry at St. Joseph needs your help in finding a piano to be used during Mass or as a rehearsal piano. Ideally, we are looking for a Grand or Baby Grand Piano in good condition that can be donated to the church. Cost of moving the piano will be covered by the ministry. If you have a piano or know of one that is not being used, please contact Dana Christianson at Melangeltd@aol.com

16 Sunday, October 30 Monday, November 7 in prayerful preparation for the election Prayer to Mary, the Immaculate Conception, Patroness of the United States Most Holy Trinity: Our Father in Heaven, who chose Mary as the fairest of your daughters; Holy Spirit, who chose Mary as your Spouse; God the Son, who chose Mary as your Mother, in union with Mary we adore your majesty and acknowledge your supreme, eternal dominion and authority. Most Holy Trinity, we put the United States of America into the hands of Mary Immaculate in order that she may present the country to you. Through her we wish to thank you for the great resources of this land and for the freedom which has been its heritage. Through the intercession of Mary, have mercy on the Catholic Church in America. Grant us peace. Have mercy on our president and on all the officers of our government. Grant us a fruitful economy, born of justice and charity. Have mercy on capital and industry and labor. Protect the family life of the nation. Guard the precious gift of many religious vocations. Through the intercession of our Mother, have mercy on the sick, the tempted, sinners on all who are in need. God. Amen. Mary, Immaculate Virgin, our Mother, Patroness of our land, we praise you and honor you and give ourselves to you. Protect us from every harm. Pray for us, that acting always according to your will and the will of your divine Son, we may live and die pleasing to Imprimatur: +Patrick O Boyle, Archbishop of Washington, May 8, Mosaic of the Immaculate Conception Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Used with permission

17 PORK CHOP DINNER: St. Stephen, 716 Shu-Lar Ln, Clinton, invites you to their 10th Annual Pork Chop Dinner on Sunday, November 6. It begins at 10:00 a.m. with a Polka Mass with the Jack Farina Big Band and the St. Stephen s Polka Choir. The Dinner, Bake Sale and Meat Mini-Raffle take place in the Family Center from 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome! TURKEY SUPPER: Milton Seventh Day Baptist Church, 720 E Madison Ave, will host their annual Turkey Supper on Tuesday, November 8. Served family style, includes tasty turkey, dressing, potatoes, gravy, corn, cranberry salad, rolls, tempting pie and coffee or milk. Prices: $12 adults, $5 age 5-12 and under 5 Free! Ticket sales begin at 2:00 p.m. Don t miss our scrumptious Bake Goods and Candy Sale help upstairs in the church welcome area beginning at 2:00 p.m. FAITH IN ACTION CELEBRATION: Thursday, November 10, please join us at our annual celebration dinner as we honor our award recipients. Please RSVP by Wednesday, November 2. Location: Madison Marriott West, John Q Hammons Drive, Middleton. Cost is $75 per person. Reservations can be made online at ccmadison.org, or call Liz Peltekian at HOLIDAY GIFT FAIR MARK YOUR CALENDAR ST. ANN PARISH: Saturday, Nov. 12 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 324 N. Harrison St., Stoughton Over 30 local artists and vendors. Home-made cinnamon rolls and other concessions. Proceeds benefit St. Ann youth ministry trips and events. Any questions please contact Cathie Truehl at EDGERTON KRAZY QUILTERS: Fall Quilt Sale & Free-Will Bake Sale on Saturday, November 19 from 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Central Lutheran Church. 100 W. Rollin St, Edgerton. Special THANK YOU to parishioners Gail & John Nordlof for the donation of altar wine at St. Mary Parish. Northleaf Winery, LLC 232 S Janesville Street Milton Wisconsin fax info@northleafwinery.com

18 (Confirmation & HS silver cord hours!!) October 30 Youth Ministry Leader In-service at 10:00 a.m. downstairs in the freshman room November 3 Youth Ministry Leader In -Service at 6:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center November 11 MOME clothing exchange set up 9-11 a.m. at the Milton United Methodist Church (by Northside) November 11 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Faith, Food & Fun Night! Youth night for fellowship, food, fun and always a service project! November 12 MOME clothing exchange clean up 3:45-5:45 p.m. November 13 Family & Youth Ministry November 14 at 7 p.m. Outreach Meeting. Seeking youth to join this outreach commission helping others locally and worldwide (Community Action, GIFTS Men s Shelter, MAYC (Milton Area Youth Center), KAH (Kids Against Hunger) and more! November 19 Advent Adventure 9 a.m. 1 p.m. Station leaders, buddies and kitchen helpers needed. November 20 Community Action Thanksgiving Baskets at St. Mary in the Parish Center from 10:15 to Noon. For more info...sabrina.elsen1@gmail.com Visit our blog at St. Mary Youth Ministry November 19th 9AM to 1PM (kiddos 3 years and older)

19 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: You may know the Knights of Columbus from the delicious fish fries, corned beef and cabbage or pig roast dinners they serve at St. Joseph Parish. But have you ever wondered what the Knights of Columbus are all about and what they do? Knights of Columbus are guided by four core principles charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism and work to address needs in our parish and community. It is the world s largest Catholic fraternal service organization with Councils located throughout much of the world. It is open to men 18 years or older who are practicing Catholics. St. Joseph Council 6508 is involved in many activities, including: Supporting Edgerton Community Outreach through food and cash donations. Supporting St. Joseph s faith formation program by preparing meals for the Generations of Faith sessions. Providing financial support to maintain the parish kitchen. Helping Madison Diocesan seminarians through its Sentiments for Seminarians drive and cash donations. Assisting young men from the parish by offering two annual college scholarships. Helping individuals with intellectual disabilities through an annual Tootsie Roll drive. Supporting Pro-Life activities through an annual Lifesavers for Life drive. Helping local kids in need through its Coats for Kids program. Assisting local seniors through a Day of Caring program. Bringing joy to children with its annual Breakfast with Santa event. Evangelization work including prayer services and the Holy Rosary. The Knights of Columbus meet at 7:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month, in the Knight s room adjacent to the Church Hall. We encourage all men of the Parish to consider joining the Knights of Columbus. Regardless of their schedule or other commitments, nearly two million men around the world have found that the Knights of Columbus adds something significant to their lives. Being a member does not require a significant time commitment but does help you grow in your faith and helps serve your parish and community. To join or for more information, contact Roland Breunig, Grand Knight, at or REBreunig@yahoo.com or reach out to any of the members you see wearing their red Knights of Columbus

20 National Vocation Awareness Week Begins This Week Let us celebrate all who have given their lives in service to the Church by renewing our own baptismal commitment to serve the Lord. Please consider your call to serve God in your particular vocation. PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS Loving God, during this Year of Mercy you call us through our baptism in the Spirit to continue the mission of your beloved Son, Jesus. Open us to listen attentively for your invitation. Empower us to respond to your call. In spire women and men to follow the path of service. Together may we guild up the church to be a vibrant sign of your presence in our world. We offer this prayer in the name of your Son, Jesus, through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen 837 Parkview Dr. Milton, WI S. Saint Joseph Circle Edgerton, WI