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1 July 2, 2017 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Nativity of Mary 31 3 E. W ALL S TR EE T J A NE SVI LLE, WI SC O N SI N Rectory 313 E. Wall Street Janesville, WI Phone...(608) Father Rob Butz. (608) Fax...(608) Website... Pastor... Rev. Robert Butz pastor@nativitymary.org Dir. of Liturgy... Bob Craig liturgy@nativitymary.org Coord. Religious Ed...Kathy Hookham re@nativitymary.org Business Manager...Kathy Fisher kfisher@nativitymary.org Parish Secretary.....Sharlet Collins psec@nativitymary.org St. Mary School 307 E. Wall Street Janesville, WI Phone...(608) Principal... Steven Castrogiovanni Secretary...Sue Vodak & Sue Dickman Religious Education Phone...(608) Prayer Network Mary Ann Venable..(608) Edna Thorp.(608) Nativity of Mary... Sat. 4:30 pm Sun. 8:30 & 10:30 am St. Patrick... Sat. 4:00 pm St. John Vianney... Sat. 5:00 pm Sun. 8:15 & 9:45 am St. William... Sat. 4:00 pm Sun. 8:00 & 10:30 am St. Mary - Milton... Sat. 4:00 pm Sun. 9:00 am Nourished by the Eucharist and guided by the Holy Spirit, we proclaim the Gospel as good stewards, sharing God s love. -Mission Statement

2 News & Notes SCRIP Did you know that when you fill your tank, up to 5% of what you spend could be helping to support your parish and school? Next time, consider purchasing SCRIP before heading to the gas station! Put your regular shopping dollars to work supporting your parish & school with over fifty participating retailers. SCRIP will be for sale after Mass on July 1st/2nd and 15th/16th. You can also purchase SCRIP at the rectory during the summer months, Monday through Thursday from 9 AM to 3 PM. Please call in advance to be sue we are available to assist you, Your support is appreciated! Stay in touch with St.Mary s every day of the week.. Like us on Facebook! Nativity of Mary Parish Janesville, WI Catholicism: The Pivotal Players Nativity of Mary has been granted exclusive access to stream an episode from CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players directly on the parish website! Courtesy of a partnership between ecatholic and Bishop Robert Barron's Word on Fire ministry, you are encouraged to visit to view the free hour-long film on St. Francis of Assisi. CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players is a multi-part film series that delves into the lives of figures who shaped the Church and changed the world. Check out the free episode today! New Catholic Television Program Be inspired by a new Catholic television program for every day living that will motivate you to achieve your hopes and dreams as you live a life of power, impact, freedom and purpose. It provides practical ways of living life to the fullest and helping you make faith a part of your daily life. Bruce Downs The Catholic Guy Television program is seen by millions of people whose lives have been changed by his down-to-earth approach. Watch here: DIRECTV Ch 371, DISH Ch 258, AT&T U-Verse CH 565, VERIZON FIOS Ch 288 EVERY DAY 7:30 AM CST Or, for more information go to BruceDownesTheCatholicGuy.com, where you can watch the program daily. Money Matters Money Counts for Received Budgeted Variance Week $10, , , YTD $633, , ,611.11

3 Focus on Faith Please Pray For Our Parishioners: Barbara Allen, Bill, Peter Barrett, Bill Bever, Noah Cotter, Alice Figi, Linda Fredell, LeeAnn Gilligan, Gerri, Jackie H., Geraldine Hilt, Paul Holznecht, Alice Jensen, Ellen Kotche, Nancy McCann, John (Floyd) McNally, Shirley R., Madelynn Schieve, Colleen Schroeder, Richard Schuler, Kelly Dooley Trewartha, Peter Weirich, Lola Williams, Avalon Widner, Lucille Willegal Traveling Chalice Full Year of Prayer Planned This week the Traveling Chalice will be hosted by Marco & Juanola Valencia. Any questions regarding our Traveling Chalice program may be directed to: Colleen at OR Sacraments Anointing of the Sick: Scripture Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time "Whoever gives only a cup of cold water to one of these little ones to drink because the little one is a disciple--amen, I say to you, he will surely not lose his reward." - Mt 10:42 ************************************************************** "Whoever loses his life for my sake will find it." When Jesus says paradoxical things like this, we can still trust him. Even when he makes claims that, at first glance, seem impossible, we know that he's not talking gibberish. Why? Because Jesus lived the ultimate paradox: he brought life out of death. His resurrection proves for us that things are not always as they appear. The Crucifixion, which looked like the end of Jesus' influence, was actually a tremendous new beginning. So when Jesus promises that we will find life through a kind of death, we shouldn't question his claim. Of course in today's Gospel, Jesus isn't necessarily talking about physical death, although the "red" martyrs who suffer for him do in fact find their reward in eternal life. "White" martyrdom, on the other hand, is a kind of death to self that doesn't involve bloodshed. It means putting love and generous service ahead of our own self-gratification. It means doing these things for the sake of Christ. When he tells us to love our neighbors as ourselves, this is what he's talking about. So, how can we be white martyrs today? How can we sacrifice our desire for perfect comfort, or entertainment on demand, or status or pleasure or sleep or whatever else for the sake of serving another person? In our families, in our schools and workplaces, in our parishes, in our neighborhoods and our communities, there are myriad opportunities to "lose our lives" for the sake of Christ. But don't forget, in dying to ourselves, we will find our lives in a new way! The fulfillment Christ offers us in return, both now and in eternity, will be far better than anything we try to cling to on our own. Infant Baptism: Registered members of the parish are welcome to arrange for their baby s baptism by signing up for the necessary preparation program for parents. RCIA Please call anytime if you would like to discuss Catholicism and see how joining the Church may offer you a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. Catholic Women s Club Contact Jennifer McBride at or Beth Konkol at for more information. Knights of Columbus Meetings held 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm. Contact Greg Kraft at for more information. Bulletin Deadline Mondays at 12:00 noon. Please contact the Rectory at Readings for Sunday, July Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a / Rom 6:3-4, 8-11 / Mt 10:37-42 Readings for Next Sunday, July 9, 2017 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Zec 9:9-10 / Rom 8:9, / Mt 11:25-30 Would You Like A Pastoral Visit? REMINDER: If you, a family member or someone you know is confined or hospitalized and would benefit from a pastoral visit, please contact your parish office and let them know. Staff does not always know of hospital admissions for a variety of reasons and often has no way of knowing of other situations in which a parish contact would be beneficial.

4 What s Happening ADULT CATHOLIC SPIRIT CLUB On the second Wednesday of each month, September to May, all men and women in the area are invited to meet for a social event. A potluck dinner is served at noon and programs begin at 12:45 pm. This event is held in St. John Vianney s Marian Hall. There are no membership dues; free will offerings are accepted. The Spirit Club Board gives a great deal of time and thought to select programs that are both interesting and entertaining and we are always open to suggestions for future programs. Please consider joining us in September to relax a couple of hours with friends, good food and entertainment. Programs for the season follows: September 13, 2017 Father Brian Dulli will address the topic of Human Trafficking October 11, 2017 November 8, 2017 December 13, 2017 January 10, 2018 February 14, 2018 March 14, 2018 April 11, 2018 May 9, 2018 Fake News presented by Nikki Bolka with the Hedberg Public Library Bill MacFarlane will relate The history of the MacFarlane Pheasant Farm To be announced A representative from Van Galder Tour & Travel will tell us about this Janesville-based company Ash Wednesday No Meeting His Beloved Story of a Young Woman s Journey Back to God, presented by Meghan Klein Steve Person, Black Point Docent, will inform us about Victorian Funeral & Mourning Customs Jessica Michna, First Impressions, will give a portrayal of first lady, Dolley Madison, The Lady Who Saved Washington If you would like to know more about the Adult Catholic Spirit Club and their programs, feel free to contact any one of the following board members: St. John Vianney: St. Patrick: Nativity of Mary: St. William: Phyllis Byrne, Ev Kealey Shirley Collins, Ginny Hirsch Edna Thorp, Dolores Dilley Joan Pastula, Ellen Even Save the Date! Sunday, September 17th :30 AM-1:30 PM Taste of St. Mary s Farmer s Market Art Auction Kid s Activities It s time to begin planning our fall festival! Think about how you can participate in this fun-filled, community building event put on by our parish every year. Call Joe Viertel with any questions at *****We ve begun collecting baskets, creative containers, crafts, etc. to be used at the fall festival. Please place your donation in the big wooden chest, located in the church vestibule. Thank you! 4 St. Francis Solanus Indian Mission If anyone will be visiting the Hayward area this summer and has room in their vehicle, we have items that could be dropped off at St. Francis Solanus, our sister parish in Stone Lake just south of Hayward. We have a lot of children's books, some school supplies and winter clothing to go up. Anything that you could take would be appreciated! We will continue to collect school supplies and winter clothing. Thanks to all who have given already and those who have taken things up! Dan and Judy Ansier or jdansier@icloud.com

5 What s Happening Taize Prayer Prayer is a serene force at work within human beings, stirring them up, changing their hearts, never allowing them to close their eyes in the face of evil, of wars, of all that threatens the innocent of this world. From it we draw the energy to wage other struggles, to transform the human condition, and to make the earth a place fit to live in. ---Brother Roger of Taize Taize Prayer began in the little community of Taize, France during the 1940s following the destruction of World War II. A group of religious men sought to create an ecumenical form of prayer that would foster reconciliation and peace among all people. Today, Taize Prayer is celebrated throughout the world, bringing Christians of all traditions together to sing, to hear God s words in Scripture, and to listen in silence for God s voice in their hearts. In that spirit, we gather at St. Mary s as we have for more than a decade, to offer this prayer. You are invited to experience Taize Prayer here on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 PM. You will find it an opportunity to take a few moments from the busyness of your life and simply be in God s presence. Come, experience Taize Prayer on Monday, July 10, at 7:00 PM at St. Mary s. Our time together will offer a chance to un-crowd our hearts and minds and simply be in God s presence. Come and bask in the light of candles, raise your voice in simple and prayerful songs, and listen in silence for God s voice. Taize Prayer is offered on the second Monday evening of each month, year-round. Dear Parishioners, On behalf of Unbound, thank you very much for welcoming us to your parish. Our hearts are full of gratitude for the generosity you have shown to the children, youth and the elders in our sponsorship program. Through your willingness to partner with Unbound, your parish community has taken steps toward a closer walk with Jesus in the name of the poor. We pray that members of your parish community who answered the call to sponsorship will be richly blessed by their experience. To all parishioners and those seeking prayers, be assured that the Faith Sharing group at Nativity of Mary seeks God s help in all your requests, as we pray weekly. The Tuesday Faith Sharing group will be held in the church hall for the summer months. Please contact Rose McLaughlin at if you are interested in joining us, or have any other questions. 5

6 Mass Intentions Sunday, July 2 8:30 AM Parishioners of Nativity of Mary 10:30 AM Nancy Klusmeyer Monday, July 3 No Mass Tuesday, July 4 8:15 AM Catherine Negus Wednesday, July 5 8:15 AM John & Mary Jane Condon Thursday, July 6 8:15 AM John & Myrtle Otto Friday, July 7 8:15 AM Otto and Beaudet Families Saturday, July 8 4:30 PM Parishioners of Nativity of Mary Sunday, July 9 8:30 AM Nancy Gibney 10:30 AM Jessica Lynn Szerlong = Living Cluster Corner ALL ACTIVITIES ARE OPEN TO MEMBERS OF ANY PARISH IN THE CLUSTER July 3 11:00 AM Centering Prayer, Nativity House July 6 9 AM-3 PM Adoration, St. Patrick July 7 8:45-9:45 AM Adoration, Nativity of Mary July 7 9:00 AM-Noon Adoration, St. John Vianney July PM Bingo, St. Patrick July 10 11:30 AM-2 PM Catholic Charities/SH Mobile Food Pantry, St. John Vianney, 11:30-12:30 Registration, 12:30-2PM Food Distribution. All in need are welcome. Parish Event Calendar Monday, July 3 11:00 Centering Prayer, Nativity House Friday, June 30 8:45-9:45 AM Holy Hour (Adoration) Satruday, July 8 9:30-10:30 AM Reconciliation, Church The parish offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th. Tuesday, July 4th Mass is at 8:15 AM. No Reconciliation on Tuesday evening. Monday 7/3 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 7/9 Nativity of Mary 8:15 am 8:15 am 8:15 am 8:15 am 4:30 pm 8:30 & 10:30 am St. John Vianney 8:15 am 8:15 am 8:15 am 8:15 am 5:00 pm 8:15 & 9:45 am St. Patrick 8:00 am 8:00 am 4:00 pm 7:30 & 10:00 am 5:00 pm en Español St. William 9:00 am 7:30 am 7:30 am 7:30 am 8:00 am 4:00 pm St. Mary s Hospital Jsvl. 8:00 & 10:30 am St. Elizabeth Nursing Home 3:30 pm 7:00 am 7:00 am 7:00 am 7:00 am 9:15 am St. Elizabeth Manor-Footville 9:15 am 9:15 am 9:15 am 9:15 am 9:15 am 11:00 am