ST. PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH AND SCHOOL SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 17, 2016 ST. PAUL EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS. Celebrating Parish Life

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1 ST. PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH AND SCHOOL A People Called SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 17, 2016 St. Paul Mission Statement We are the Catholic Faith Family of St. Paul Parish, Genesee Depot, Wisconsin. With the Eucharist as the source and summit of our Faith, our mission is to create a welcoming, vibrant Parish rooted in the Word of God and the sacramental tradition of the Catholic Church to inspire all to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. We grow, nurture and strengthen our Faith through: *Inspirational Worship *Authentic Witness *Faithful Discipleship *Catholic Teaching *Loving Service *Sacrificial Stewardship Parish Office PO Box 95 Hwy. D & 83 Genesee Depot, WI Tel. 262/ Fax. 262/ Hours: Mon-Th 8:30am to 3:30pm Fri 8:30am to Noon Religious Ed: 262/ School: 262/ Website: office@stpaulgenesee.net ST. PAUL EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS Tuesday 8:00am Mass Friday 8:45am Mass Saturday 6:00pm Mass Reconciliation after Mass Sunday 8:30am Mass Celebrating Parish Life Baptized in Christ: Vida Lorraine Kremer, child of Matthew & Sarah

2 FROM YOUR PASTOR S PEN This reflection was one I read on Monday July 11, Along with the readings, especially the first one, we are reminded that God doesn t want empty worship or sacrifices. So, the question I ask is why do I pray, why do I go to Church, why do I do the good that I do? Is it for me; to make me feel better; to fulfill an obligation? Or is it for God, to praise him, to show him to the world? The readings for the day were Isaiah 1:10-17 and Matthew 10:34-11:1. You might want to read them before reading this reflection by Cindy Murphy McMahon from Creighton University (Daily Reflections). Fr. Chuck In today s first reading, God is annoyed really annoyed. The Lord, through Isaiah, is telling the people of that day (and us now) that He s not interested in external show that doesn t represent internal changes of heart and conversion that result in concern for others. It s as if God is saying, Don t give me your empty words, your ritualistic religious practices. I m talking reality here helping those who have been wronged and orphans and widows. Of course there s nothing wrong with religious practices, but if we do them without thinking, or, even worse, as a cover for behavior and thoughts that run counter to the Spirit of God, they are meaningless. In fact, God is not happy at all about that. The Responsorial Psalm echoes the same sentiment: Why do you recite my statutes, and profess my covenant with your mouth, though you hate discipline and cast my words behind you? Why indeed? Why do we do that? We like to fool ourselves and appear holy or perfect, but God can never be fooled. The Spirit knows our hearts and knows why we go to church or Mass or Bible study, and knows that the reasons we ignore our co-worker or neighbor, or don t go out of our way to redress the wronged, are petty and selfish and shortsighted. Our only hope is to throw ourselves upon God s mercy as we remember that what He really wants from us is to make justice our aim. Let us pray: Lord, the next time Your Spirit prompts me to help someone in need or listen to a friend or place another s needs before my own, help me to remember the high priority you place on service and justice. Help them to become my priorities too, so that I may do Your will as much as is humanly possible. Tentative Partial Parking Lot Closures Resurfacing of the School Parking lot and the Hwy 83 lot is scheduled to begin on July 19th, weather permitting. The lots should be open again on July 22nd. The rest of the parking lot will be started on July 26th and opened on July 28th, again weather permitting. Please note these areas will be roped off by the vendor so keep your eyes open for the workers and the closings. Thank you, Sheri Meyer, business manager WELCOME TO ST. PAUL PARISH Whether you are new to the area or just visiting, we welcome you to our parish! Would you like to become a member of St. Paul Parish? You can contact us at or go to our website: HUMAN CONCERNS Pray for Our Parishes In an effort to make prayer for our parishes more intentional for everyone, we have begun a Novena of Holy Hours once a week for 9 weeks. They are held on Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm at alternating parishes. Everyone is welcome to join us whenever you are able. In any event, please continue to pray for our parishes St. Paul and St. Bruno July 20 - St. Bruno 27 - St. Paul REVERSE GIVING COLLECTION Jesus said, Amen, I say to you, whatever you do for one of these least brothers of mine, you do for me. - Mt:25:40 The Loaves and Fishes Ministry thanks everyone for their generous and continuous donations of nonperishable foods and money every month and now hopes your generosity will shine once again. The Kettle Moraine Food Pantry needs your help. To help replenish a dwindling summer food supply, St Paul s will be doing a REVERSE GIVING COLLECTION on Saturday July 23rd and Sunday July 24th. Baskets with food item requests will be distributed before Mass ends. Please take one or more slips of paper. Do your shopping and return with the item(s) on Saturday July 30th or Sunday July 31st. We have done this the past few years and your generosity always shines through. If you are on vacation the weekend of the collection, you may bring your items anytime before or after. (Check expiration dates on food items, expired food cannot be accepted.) Thanks and may God bless all of you. Questions may be directed to Vera Switalski at Much Needed by Food Pantry: Baked beans, canned ravioli, catsup, and mayo. All donations are very much appreciated. Hunger should not be a problem in this country. August 3 - St. Bruno PARISH STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE We are truly grateful for your sacrifice and generosity. Income 2015 May... $ 113, May... $ 121, May Budget... $ 124,567 Expenses 2015 May... $ 128, May... $ 122, May Budget... $ 124,545 Mortgage Update Current Mortgage as of 6/16/16... $1,645, God bless you and your families. 2

3 $15,000 Grant a Wish possibility for our Parish The Catholic Community Foundation is celebrating their 15 th anniversary by giving parishes an opportunity to win a special $15,000 award. Submit your idea of what our parish could do with the $15,000 award to the parish office BEFORE Thursday, July 28 th. Only one idea can be submitted per parish and it cannot be part of our normal operating budget or current programs. It must be a wish list type of idea so be creative and submit your idea before July 28 th. If you have questions, please contact Rita Borowski through the Parish Office The Elizabeth Ministry is offering free baby angel statues to those in our parish who have lost a baby. These statues will be available in the parish office. Feel free to take one in remembrance of a little life gone too soon. These statues have helped many through their healing process. It has become a common practice during my years of making these, that people will name their baby and write the name under the statue. Whether you lost your baby to miscarriage, stillborn, SIDS, infant death, or abortion, I hope that you will find this to be helpful. May God bless you. Call Cathy Treutelaar if you have questions. ST PAUL SCHOOL NEWS Get connected to our POWER! NOW Enrolling 3K to 8 Please contact us at for a school tour if you are interested in enrolling now or for the school year. We may be exactly what you are looking for in a school. St. Paul School Committee Position Available Be an adviser and formulator of school policy and future vision. Join us. Please contact Jeff Bajczyk at jbajczyk3@wi.rr.com for details. **ATTENTION SCHOOL FAMILIES: Your Orientation Day Packets are available for pickup TODAY in the Gathering space. Look for the table with all the packets and pick yours up today. St. Paul School Open It s FORE the kids Monday, August 8th, 2016 The Legend At Merrill Hills FOR QUESTIONS OR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE, PLEASE CONTACT GINA RHODES AT CCRHODES@AOL.COM FAITH FORMATION St. Paul s & St. Bruno s Joint Faith Formation Committee is looking for a few good people to join the committee! Be an advocate for programs and education of the people in our parish community, for the entire life span. The committee is asking a 1 year commitment, meeting the first Monday of the month. Contact Jean Warren, jwarren7@wi.rr.com for details. We all want a vibrant parish and to see children and teens alive with their faith for that to happen WE NEED SOMEONE to choose to step forward in faith to lead children to know and love God. All you need is a loving heart, the desire to share your faith with children, and willingness to do so. First - Eighth Grade Leaders Needed: We need people who love Jesus to help lead children into a relationship with Jesus in our "Awaken" (1st - 5th grade) or "Edge" (6th - 8th grade) programs! Lessons and training are provided for you and you'll work with a team. This is a great way to grow in love for Jesus, His Church and the AMAZING children of our parish! Additionally, we are always looking for volunteers to help organize and assemble supplies for each class. Contact Karen at or kfarrell@stpaulgenesee.net to learn more or sign-up to help! YOUTH MINISTRY Formation Registration Ready to grow closer to Christ, get answers to your questions, or prepare for a sacrament? Register for our student formation programs. Registration was due July 15. DO IT NOW! Registration forms can be downloaded from our website or by calling the parish office. HS Leaders Needed Are you passionate about Jesus Christ and our Catholic faith? Do you want our young people to find hope in our Church? Then, you are qualified to be a high school small group leader. We need faithful mentors to lead or co-lead a group of amazing young men or women. Lessons are video-based so you don't have to "teach," just lead discussion, listen, learn and pray with our teens. It's not as scary as it sounds and I guarantee that you will love the teens, our Church, and Jesus Christ even more through this opportunity! Contact Sarah with questions, to preview the program, or sign up: Upcoming Events - All Youth Welcome High School - Bible Study Every 2nd & 4th Thurs., St. Paul Youth Room 7-7:40 - Bible Study; 7:40-8:20-Hang out; 8:20-8:30 - Prayer in chapel Six Flags August 9, 8:45am-10:30pm $40 includes ticket and transportation Freshmen Retreat August St. Paul This brand new retreat will combine service, teamwork, prayer, and discipleship as a great kickoff to our high school program. We humbly ask that all freshmen parents send their son/daughter. 3

4 Parish Events this Week St. Paul s Liturgical Week Monday, July 18 6:00-9:00PM Men s Basketball (**closed after 9:30pm) Tuesday, July 19 Scheduled Parking Lot paving 9:30-11:30AM Cleaning Church 7-8:30PM Stewardship Mtg/FamRm Wednesday, July 20 Youth Group/Youth Rm Thursday, July 21 9:30AM Bible Study/FamRm 3:00PM Divine Mercy Chaplet/CH 6:00-8:30PM Men s Basketball (**closed after 8:30pm) Scout Committee Mtg/RmJohn Boy Scout Troup 135/CAF Saturday, July :30AM Men s Basketball (**closed after 9:30am) Sunday, July 24 8:15am Kids Zone Readings for the Week of July 17, 2016 Monday: Micah 6:1-4, 6-8/Matthew 12:38-42 Tuesday: Micah 7:14-15, 18-20/Matthew 12:46-50 Wednesday: Jeremiah 1:1, 4-10/Matthew 13:1-9 Thursday: Jeremiah 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13/Matthew 13:10-17 Friday: Jeremiah 3:14-17/John 20:1-2, Saturday: Jeremiah 7:1-11/Matthew 13:24-30 READINGS FOR SUNDAY, July 24 Genesis 18:20-32 Colossians 2:12-14 Luke 11:1-13 July Altar Care Judy Reichow Home Communion Minister - Jim & Ruth Heltemes MASS INTENTIONS JUL Mon Tues (Mass at St. Bruno 8:ooam) 8:00AM Wed Other Upcoming Events July Wed. Theology on Tap Delafield-Water Street Brewery, 7pm Grab a beer. Meet your neighbor. Hear a message. Young adults (20s + 30s) of any faith (and no faith) are invited to a pub in your neighborhood for community and conversation. Free - this round is on us! For more information, visit July World Youth Day Pilgrimage to Holy Hill for Young Adults Young adult men and women (18-39) are invited to join Fr. Luke Strand on a four-day walking pilgrimage of mercy from Saint Francis de Sales Seminary to Holy Hill. We will be visiting parishes along the way while encountering the great work happening in the Archdiocese join us! For more information, visit us at or call the Vocation Office at Charles Hansen by Family (Mass at St. Bruno 8:45am) Fri 8:45AM Kathleen Bulko by Family Sat 6:00PM Parishioners of St. Paul & St. Bruno Sun 8:30AM William Sember by Brenda & Jim Lois ` Lectors: 6:00PM Jaimie Durler, Adam Zabel 8:30AM Caitlin & Carrie Alba Greeters: 6:00PM Jim & Karen Grande, John & Susan Tilch 8:30AM Matt Zach Family ST. BRUNO Eucharistic Celebrations Ushers: Tim Alters, Mary Alters, Margot Schumacher Earl Baumann, Len Feitel, Jim Hotz, Gary Schroeder, Jim Winiecki, Andrew Johnson, Dave Landry, Bud Pogantsch Weekends: Saturday at 4:00 p.m. & Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Weekdays: Monday at 8:00 a.m. & Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. (year-round) Reconciliation: Saturday evening 3-3:30pm. Give Drink to the Thirsty-July Mercy Sacramental Information Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: Prepare for the sacraments of initiation with a small group to join the Catholic church. Call Mary Kral. Infant Baptism: Parent sessions are required for registered parishioners who would like their child baptized. Call Mary Kral, at least one month in advance, to schedule a class time & make arrangements to pick a date for your child s baptism. Confirmation: Youth at least 16 years of age or adults seeking to be confirmed, call Sarah Daszczuk. First Eucharist: Parent and child preparation required. Contact Karen Farrell. Reconciliation: Saturdays after 6pm mass or by appointment. Marriage: Arrangements should be made six months in advance. One of the parties must be a registered parish member and a practicing Catholic. Weddings on Saturdays, 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM, or Friday evenings. Care of Sick: Sacramental care of the sick, call the Parish Office. Anointing of the Sick: Call the Parish office with request. St. Paul Cemetery: Hwy DE & Snowdon Rd. Call Parish Office for information. I was... thirsty, and you gave Me drink. Matthew 25:35 St. Paul Parish has provided 75 water purification systems in Paita, Peru. Twenty five systems were installed in May, 2015, by the MSOE team, and another 50 families received the systems during the Medical Mission, in June, Hopefully, God will provide our parish with the resources to provide these systems annually to families in Paita, Peru. Thank you, St. Paul Parish, for giving 75 families 6,000 gallons of drinking water! Miranda and Emily made the water systems. Each system required drilling four holes and testing each system to make sure there wasn t any leakage. It took the team two days to make the 50 systems. 4

5 PARISH PERSONNEL Shared Pastor/Administrator Fr. Chuck Wrobel , Ext Shared Deacons Gordon Snyder John C. Mezydlo Parish Cluster Director Rita Borowski , Ext School Principal John Shanahan , Ext Dir. of Child & Family Ministry Karen Farrell , Ext Dir. of Youth Ministry Sarah Daszczuk , Ext Dir of Adult Ministry, and Human Concerns Mary Kral , Ext Dir. of Liturgy and Music Peggy Kolonko , Ext Business Manager Sherri Meyer , Ext Pastoral Council Chairperson Tammy Lindner... Finance Council Chairperson Jerry Sutkiewicz... ST. PAUL PARISH OFFICE HOURS June 13-August 26: 8:30-3:00 Monday-Thursday 8:30-Noon on Friday NOTICE: Bulletin articles are due 9am on Mondays. Please submit to Like us: St. Paul Genesee and/or St. Paul School Genesee PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR PARISHIONERS AND FRIENDS WHO ARE SICK: Emily Appenzeller, Jared Bajczyk, Barb Bishop, Owen Fouts, Mary Feaman, Len & Elaine Grassmann, JoAnn Hanson, Jennifer Heidger, Harold Hinterberg, Robert Mather, Katie Mueller, Steven Seraphine, David Sheehan, Clarence Stellpflug, Robert Stephens, Joan Timlin, James Vickio and Dave Wolf. 5