Welcome to SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH 115 Plymouth St., Plymouth, Wisconsin 920-892-4006 www.sjbplymouth.org Mission Statement We, the faith community of St. John the Baptist Parish, believe that we are called daily to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ: to learn, to share, and to live the message of Jesus. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we recognize that we are unique with diverse gifts from God and that we are to develop these gifts to nurture and strengthen our faith community. Saturday Masses 4:00 p.m. - St. John the Baptist 5:30 p.m. - St. Thomas Aquinas, Elkhart Lake Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. - St. Thomas Aquinas, Elkhart Lake 9:30 a.m. - St. John the Baptist Weekday Masses 8:00 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - St. John the Baptist 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, Friday - St. Thomas Aquinas Eucharistic Adoration 4:00-8:00 p.m., Mondays - St. John the Baptist 8:30-10:00 a.m., Wednesdays - St. Thomas Aquinas FATHER PHILIP D. REIFENBERG... Pastor for the Clustered Parishes of St. John the Baptist, Plymouth and St. Thomas Aquinas, Elkhart Lake
St. John the Baptist Plymouth July 16, 2017 Dear Parishioners: Well, my orientation into the lifestyles of Plymouth and Elkhart Lake has taken a definite turn for the deeper over the past week. 1. I ve shopped at both Piggly Wiggly and Pick n Save, and find myself just a little miffed that I have to drive so far to get to a decent grocery store. (I was spoiled at St. Dominic s: Pick n Save was just five blocks away.) Guess I m going to have to start making a shopping list this is just too far to travel to pick up something that I missed on the first go around. 2. I m learning local cemeteries. My first funeral was at St. Fridolin s with the interment at St. Fridolin/St. Thomas Aquinas Cemetery in Greenbush; I d seen that cemetery many times on my way to Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution for Mass over the past five years. And I know STA has another cemetery over near the Town of Rhine (on County Road FF, I think). And SJB s is right on Highway 67. But I almost missed an interment at my second funeral. The cemetery this time was Woodlawn (on County Road C, just south of Highway 23), which I didn t know existed! I was thinking Greenlawn (on Superior back in Sheboygan). And that s where I would ve been at 11:00 one Saturday morning if I hadn t asked the funeral director if we were going to be graveside or in the chapel. (There s no chapel at Woodlawn!) He was kind toward me in my ignorance. Woodlawn, Greenlawn, Wildwood,... what s in a name??? 3. But the real clincher was the Elkhart Lake Fourth of July Parade. On the 2nd of July. Chris, my secretary at St. Thomas Aquinas, had told me even before I officially arrived that parishioners were preparing a float for this year s parade and were asking if I d ride along. I wasn t too keen on the idea, having had my fill of parades fifty years ago in my West Point days. But she said the float designers were really excited about what they were doing and by the possibility that I might accompany it, so I gave in. After all, what could possibly go wrong? I had a baptism at SJB s 9:30 Mass that morning congratulations to six-week old Hailey! And Eric Boos was giving his truly wonderful mission appeal; so, I got out of there about 10:45. It was raining pretty heavily on my way back to Elkhart Lake, but it seemed to ease up a bit as I drove past Road America. I pulled into my driveway about five minutes to eleven; my ride to the starting point was waiting, so I went in and got a jacket and a hat just to be safe and jumped into the vehicle. And the sky opened up. It poured, and poured, and poured some more. Didn t stop until 12:30, just about the time the parade ended. Of course, Ron Nielsen, one of my trustees at STA and a parade marshal, was mortified. It s never rained on this parade in the thirty-seven years that I ve been connected with it!, he insisted. They delayed the start of the parade because of thunder (and lightning, I presume) but began about twenty minutes late, anyway. (Just so you know: at West Point, they d cancel parades in inclement weather.) I was already pretty soaked by then, so what the heck.... Couldn t get any wetter, could I? Wrong!!! By the end of the parade, even my socks were saturated! At least there was no wind, and the temperature was hovering around 70 Sloshed. my way home and threw everything except the shoes, which were beyond hope into the dryer. I m thinking: I ve earned my keep! See you in a couple of weeks. Father Phil In Loving Memory Our parish family extends its sympathy to the family of June Galloway May June, with God s Blessing, rest in peace. Spend time with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration Mondays 4-8 p.m. (across from Church Hall) Could you not watch one hour with me? Matthew 26:41 Increased Handicap Seating * Just inside the main church doors* We recently created an area in the center of the church by removing a pew to make seating more accessible. We have come to discover that more area is needed and have created more handicap seating as of last week. These areas are just inside the main doors to the church and are close to restrooms and assistance if needed. Holy Communion will be brought to everyone seated in these areas. We invite you and your family to use these areas. We will also be making some of the front pews in the church handicap seating. In our ongoing efforts, we will always be committed to making St. John the Baptist a welcoming place for all.
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 16, 2017 Catholic education is about working toward advancing the common good, touching hearts and changing attitudes. Pope Francis What does a Catholic education mean? A Catholic education means. Christ as a model - Becoming Christ-like people is a Catholic school goal. A rigorous curriculum Rigorous curriculum promotes higher order thinking skills. Self-discipline Students are expected to accept responsibility and to make good decisions in the context of their faith experience. A supportive environment - Catholic schools strive to be Christ-centered zones! High expectations - Catholic school teachers expect every student to achieve. Committed parents - At Catholic schools, parents take an active role in their child s education. Prepared for college - 94% of Catholic school graduates pursue higher education. Caring Community - Catholic schools provide service opportunities and emphasize serving God and others. Are you ready to register and be part of the St. John the Baptist School community? If so, please contact Principal Amy Nelson at (920) 893-5961 or via email at anelson@sjbplymouth.org. Blessings, Principal Amy Nelson A Night with Paul Todd and Paul Todd Jr. A Benefit Concert for our St. John the Baptist School Music Program Doors open at 6:00 PM Showtime is 6:30 PM Tickets: $20 for Adults Children 12 & Under are FREE Paul & Paul Jr. entertain, inspire, and bring virtuosity to every show as they perform a combination of classical, gospel, Broadway, swing, pop, and many other styles of music. Paul plays six keyboards and sings simultaneously while Paul Jr. sings and plays drums. They have performed together since 2007, celebrating their 10-year anniversary! Together, the two make for an unforgettable show that is sure to leave you uplifted and amazed. TOUR 2017 Wed. August 9 St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 115 Plymouth St, Plymouth, WI 53073 (920) 892-4006 Tickets are available at the Parish Office Visit sjbplymouth.org to sign up Please help at the Road America Vintage Races SJB Concession Stand If you have ever considered volunteering at our SJB Concession stand at Road America, now is the time to give it a try. We have a serious need for volunteers during the Vintage Races (July 21-23). Please visit our website for more information and to sign up. Thank you! Take Time to Smell the Roses This time of the year is a time to appreciate all the beauty around us and St. John the Baptist would like to acknowledge and thank all those individuals who help make our grounds more beautiful every summer by planting and caretaking of all the beautiful flower gardens and pots. We truly appreciate and thank the Daniel Huibregtse Family, the Roger Albert Family, Ms. Salli Galbari, Mrs. Gail Wagner, Mrs. Kelly Lugonjic, and the Tim Kapellen family. Thank you all for the gifts of your time, talent, and treasure. MISSING! We are missing two of our Eucharistic Minister Medallions. These medallions are an important tool to help our parishioners and sacristans know which individuals are serving the role as Eucharistic Minister at Mass. If you have a medallion, or if you know of someone who may have one, please return it to the sacristy. We appreciate your help.
St. John the Baptist Plymouth July 16, 2017 Mass Schedule and Intentions SJB - St. John the Baptist STA - St. Thomas Aquinas, Elkhart Lake Saturday, July 15 4:00pm SJB Robert and Josephine O Malley 4:00pm SJB Liz and Larry Raeder 5:30pm STA Bernie McCauley Sunday, July 16 8:00am STA Alois and Ida Schmitz 9:30am SJB Guido and Mary Sartori 9:30am SJB Ronald Pfister Monday, July 17 8:00am SJB Betty and Dennis Schwartz 8:00am SJB Bill Erdmier Tuesday, July 18 8:00am SJB Rita Hubacek 8:00am SJB John and Mary Astell Wednesday, July 19 8:00am STA For the People of St. Thomas Aquinas Thursday, July 20 8:00am SJB Deceased Members of the Francis and Catherine Piper Family 8:00am SJB Yvonne Schiferl Friday, July 21 8:00am STA Paul A. Wondra 8:00am STA Mary Piper Saturday, July 22 4:00pm SJB Ambrose Mueller 4:00pm SJB Deceased Members of the Slattery Family 5:30pm STA For the People of St. Thomas Aquinas Sunday, July 23 8:00am STA Larry & Joan Buechel 9:30am SJB Arnold and Esther Servais 9:30am SJB Paul Vella Scriptures Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ July 16, 2017 1st: Isaiah 55:10-11 2nd: Romans 8:18-23 Gospel: Matthew 13:1-23 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ July 23, 2017 1st: Wisdom 12:13, 16-19 2nd: Romans 8:26-27 Gospel: Matthew 13:24-43 On On the kiosk in the church vestibule you will find many wonderful books, DVDs, CDs, and brochures that address many facets of the Catholic Faith. Please take a moment to look through these wonderful resources. Audio CDs $3.00 Booklets $2.00 The Week at St. John the Baptist July 16-23, 2017 Monday... July 17 4:00pm... Eucharistic Adoration/Adoration Rm 6:30pm... Stewardship Meeting/ Church Hall Tuesday... July 18 12:00pm... Finance Mtg./Parish Office Saturday... July 22 9:30am... Confessions/Chapel It is easier than ever for you to enjoy your subscription to FORMED! Just download the FREE FORMED app and start enjoying great video and audio wherever you go. Get the app and share it with your friends and family. Often referred to as the Netflix for Catholics, the FORMED ios App provides convenient mobile access to any formed.org subscriber. Just login with your existing FORMED credentials and access thousands of video-based study programs, movies, documentaries, audio talks, audiobooks and even ebooks ondemand. Let these materials facilitate your spiritual journey as you try to more fully understand, live and share your Catholic Faith. Sponsored by: Plymouth Lions Club and American Legion All attempting donors will receive a WI State Fair ticket! 2017 Parish Stewardship Weekend Giving July 8-9 Parish Code 1c7396 Plymouth Community Blood Drive Monday, July 24 12:00pm-5:00pm Location: Generations Center 1500 Douglas Drive Appointments encouraged. Visit bcw.edu/plymouth or call 877-232-4375 Fiscal Year-to-Date Giving July 1, 2017 July 10, 2017 Total Budget Variance Envelopes $7,409 $22,469 $23,625 $(1,156) Buildings & Grounds $325 $1092 $1,800 $(708) Plate $907 $1,992 $2,560 $(568)
St. John the Baptist Parish Information Sacramental Celebrations Eucharistic Liturgies: See the front cover of Bulletin. Baptism: Contact the Parish Office Reconciliation: 2nd and 4th Saturday from 9:30-10:00am in the chapel. Marriage: Contact the pastor no later than six months prior to day of the wedding. Very Reverend Philip D. Reifenberg Shared Pastor Parishes of St. John the Baptist and St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Trustees Bill Barbieur... Treasurer Don Sager... Secretary Pastoral Council Chair... John Mueller Members: Anne Gamoke, Mark Gumm, Bill Marklein, Cheryl Nicholson, Keith Ott, Joel Pierce, Tom Paul, Adam Schneider Finance Council Chair... Jim Birenbaum Members: Bill Barbieur, Patty Huberty, Tom Paul, Don Sager St. John the Baptist School ~ 893-5961 Amy Nelson... Principal Ann Penkwitz... School Secretary Joel Pierce... School Board Committee Chair St. John the Baptist Faith Formation ~ 892-6015 Amy Albers... Faith Formation Grades 1-8 Erin Gross... Faith Formation Grades 9-12 Contacts Cemetery... Parish Office ~ 892-4006 Prayer Needs... Kate ~ 893-0937 Caring Cab... Karen ~ 892-4849 St. Vincent de Paul... 892-4913 sjbplymouth.org Parish Membership We welcome you to the St. John the Baptist Parish Family. To receive a registration form or to notify us of an address change, please complete the form below. Place the completed form in the collection basket, or return it to the Parish Office (115 Plymouth Street, Plymouth 53073). Name Address: Phone: New Parishioner Address Change Bulletin Deadline Please submit announcements for the bulletin to the parish office no later than Monday before noon. We appreciate your cooperation. Parish Office Contact Information Hours: 8:30am-Noon and 1:00-4:00pm Phone..892-4006 Fax...893-8444 E-mail...sjbparish@sjbplymouth.org Lisa Schoneman.....Business Manager Katie Kleiber....Administrative Assistant Julie Krueger...Parish Secretary Scott Dedlow.Building Maint./Dir. Of Liturgy Hearing Assistance: The induction loop system for hearing device users is installed in church. To take advantage of this hearing assistance, please turn your hearing device to the T coil setting and sit in either of the middle two sections of church. The support of our advertisers helps offset the cost of publishing our bulletin. Please thank them when you can and support them with your business.