Welcome to our parish! As pastor, I hope we can enrich your experience as much as you enrich ours. Fr. David Ruby Monday, May 16 Morning Prayer-8:00 am-fc AA Meeting-8:00 pm-sb Tuesday, May 17 Scripture Class-8:30 am-sb Education Commission Meeting-9:30 am-sb Pray the Rosary-12 noon-bh Flying Solo Lunch-12:00 pm-shoreline Gills Rock Wednesday, May 18 CRHP team #10-9:00 am-sb Thursday, May 19 Men s Day of Refection-8:00 am-sb St. Vincent DePaul Meeting-1:00 pm-eh St. Michael s Altar Sodality Meeting-1:30 pm-jp Scandia Village Mass-2:30 pm-sb Friday, May 20 Wedding Rehearsal-6:00 pm-bh Saturday, May 21 Women s Day of Reflection-8:00 am-sb Wedding-2:00 pm-bh Sunday, May 22 CHIP Program- Door CANcer -4:00 pm-first Baptist-Sister Bay Fr. Alkado and his Parish (Our Sister Parish) at one of their celebrations for the Year of Mercy Bishop s Appeal Stella Maris Parish Target Received to date from 215 parishioners Total needed to meet assessment $48,844 $42,778 $ 6,066 For Online Giving to our parish, please go to www.stellamarisparish.com and click on Giving to the Parish Electronically on the front page. Stella Maris Mission Statement Stella Maris Catholic Parish prayerfully unites people in the love of Jesus guided by our patron, Mary. Stella Maris Vision Statement We invite all to journey as disciples. By sharing the Gospel, responding to Jesus' love and the gifts God has given us, we welcome all to grow in faith and in our parish life. Website: www.stellamarisparish.com Pentecost Sunday-May 15, 2016
2 Welcome to Stella Maris in Baileys Harbor, Egg Harbor, Fish Creek, Jacksonport, Sister Bay & Washington Island As we celebrate Pentecost, I have to admit that the Holy Spirit has always confused me. What is the Holy Spirit anyway? Why do we need Him? How does She work? Are these even the right questions to ask? We have to start with what we do know. The Holy Spirit is God and has been present from the very beginning in general but also to human beings. We did not explicitly know about the Holy Spirit until Jesus Christ himself told us about Him. She was most known in the Pentecost event. In that event, people experienced affirmation, love, inspiration, motivation, guidance and a perfect connection with God. The Holy Spirit continued the work of God which Jesus had dramatically transformed by not only founding the church but helping it become established by the blood of the martyrs. No Person of God is present without the others, so it is very difficult to totally differentiate the persons of the trinity without losing God in the process. Keeping in mind the other persons of the trinity, it is good to consider the Holy Spirit as gift to be cherished. Adult Faith Formation Meeting Christ in Prayer: Please consider joining us for an 8 week life-enriching experience based on the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius. You will meet with a small group for just one and a half hours a week for eight weeks. During that time you will: Enrich your prayer life Experience a prayer model based on St. Ignatius of Loyola s Spiritual Exercise Learn new ways of praying Meet Christ anew through scripture and reflection Feel supported in the Christian Life in a new way in your daily life Become more aware of God s presence For more information please call Sharon Brabson at (920) 868-2404. St. Vincent DePaul Today as we celebrate Pentecost, the Holy Spirit wants to make us advocates of God s presence to bring new life to others, especially those who do not know the love of God in their lives. Your gift to St. Vincent de Paul will help the poor to believe in the mystery of God s love for them. If you would like to donate, please send your donation to the office marked for Saint Vincent de Paul. Strawberry Fest is our major fund raiser each year. We hope you will mark your calendars for Thursday, June 23 and join us for delicious strawberry short cake, bake sale and raffle. Please watch the bulletin for more information about how you can volunteer to help. Dear Fellow Parishioners As a gift to be cherished, the Holy Spirit should be sought always and everywhere. Perpetual pursuit is not easy though. We are constantly distracted from experiencing the Holy Spirit. The way we become more adept at encountering the Holy Spirit is prayer. Prayer attunes us to the presence of the Holy Spirit within ourselves and our world. Within prayer, we listen for the Holy Spirit deep within our hearts. Saint Augustine spoke of the Holy Spirit as the love uniting the Father and the Son in the Trinity. The Holy Spirit is also the way we are united with God, the Father. By means of the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ given to us in the love he lived through his suffering, death and resurrection, the Holy Spirit is constantly drawing us toward, bonding us with and giving us the help of the Father. Our seeking is all that is needed because it is ultimately God who does the work. That should be a great incentive on our part to do the seeking. There are times when the seeking will seem in vain but that is because of something blocking the work of God on our part. We cannot give up hope and must keep trying. Once we do feel the enlivening power of the Holy Spirit within us during our prayer, we simply need to accept it and nothing more. With God, there is so little that we need to do. That is one of the reasons why we struggle so much. With anything else in this world, we have to work and often hard for something to happen. With the Holy Spirit, it is different. The Holy Spirit wants to bless us with unique spiritual gifts and through those gifts the whole Christian community. Our inability to see those gifts and if we do see them to hide them or selfishly use them for ourselves, keeps us from opening to and accepting the help of the Holy Spirit. We not only have to be open to the Holy Spirit from God s side but also open to sharing what the Holy Spirit gives us from the human side. It is totally amazing the spiritual energy that can be generated by that total personal openness. In Christ s love, Fr. Dave Ruby, Pastor Christian Service & Responsibility Therese of Lisieux s path to holiness lied not in heroic things but in small acts of kindness every day. DID YOU KNOW? The energetic life of St Peter Canisius should demolish any stereotypes we may have of the life of a saint being dull or routine. At an early age he began a life-long practice of study, reflection, prayer and writing and became widely known for these writings, including a catechism. He visited the sick and prisoners. He implemented the decrees of the Council of Trent one year after his ordination. He taught at universities and helped establish other universities and seminaries. He was renowned as a preacher and was also a reconciler in disputes. Whether we have much to give, as St Peter Canisius or only a little to give, the important thing is that we give our all. St Peter Canisius said If you have too much to do, with God s help you will find time to do it all. FOOD DONATIONS ALWAYS APPRECIATED - Foods collected at the Fish Creek and Baileys Harbor sites is used to stock our new CARE 24/7 Food Pantry at the Fish Creek site. Food collected at the Egg Harbor and Jacksonport sites is taken to Feed My People in Sturgeon Bay. In Sister Bay, food collected at the kitchen entrance goes to the Sister Bay First Baptist Church food pantry and CYE receives the food collected at the main entrance. If you would like to assist with our Stella Maris CARE 24/7 Food pantry or with questions contact coordinator Steve Schulze at (920) 839-2475. WHERE DO YOUR DONATIONS GO?-$500 was donated to JAK s Place, the drop-in mental health resource center for those whose lives are disrupted by mental illness and brain disorders. Meals are served every Tuesday. Phone # is (920) 818-0525.
THE FLYING SOLO SOCIETY welcomes all single, divorced or widowed men and women for camaraderie and fun. There is no obligation to join us just a way to get out with others. Please join us for lunch at the Shoreline Restaurant in Gills Rock at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, May 17. Questions? Call Becky Nash at (920) 421-3332. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner on Wednesday, May 18 from 4-7 pm at Fish Creek Grill (formerly Arroyo s). Adults-$10, Ages 7-12-$7, 6 and under-free. ALL CATHOLIC WOMEN are invited to the 31st ANNUAL MARIAN DAY on Thursday, May 19, from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Newton (Manitowoc County). The theme this year is Our Lady, Undoer of Knots. Cost is $20. To register call Paula Freimuth at (920) 756-2535. COMMUNITY TRAINING CPR/AED: Class on the proper method of using CPR/AED device being offered at the Sister Bay Fire Station on Mill Road on May 19 (6 pm-10 pm). To register, call (920) 854-4021 and leave a message OR email SisterBayFire- CPR@gmail.com. THE CUP OF BLESSING is the title of the 5th annual Women s Morning of Reflection. Lee LeVoy will lead this discussion on May 21. Arrive at 8:15 am at our Sister Bay site for a light breakfast. The program is from 9 am to 12 noon. Bring a cup or mug that has special meaning to you. The women of CRHP are sponsoring the event. ATTENTION PARISH LADIES-Many dishes and bowls have been left behind following funerals and events at the Stella Maris kitchen in Sister Bay. All items will be on display May 22 and Parish Life & Upcoming Events Pentecost Sunday May 15, 2016 3 29th. Following these weekends all items remaining will be Donated to Bargains Unlimited. COMMUNITY HEALTH INFORMATION PROGRAM on "DOOR CANcer" will be presented next Sunday, May 22, at 4:00 pm at First Baptist Church in Sister Bay. Join us for this discussion and get answers to questions about how DOOR CANcer can help meet the needs of individuals and families who are living with cancer. The CHIP program is sponsored by Northern Door Health & Wellness Ministry. ON CARE FOR THE COMMON HOME-Take used books and magazines to the library and turn off lights when you leave a room. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS will have their Memorial day Porky and Pancake breakfast on Sunday, May 29 from 9:00-11:00 am at our Baileys Harbor site. All you can eat Homemade Buttermilk pancakes, porkies and ham. Cost is $7 for adults, $5 for kids ages 6-12 and 5 and under are free. MASS INTENTIONS-We are in need of intentions for weekday Masses. Please call the office. Cost is $10 per Mass. RESPECT LIFE- [A] reflection of God's own reality shines out in the human person, in every person, whatever the stage or condition of his life. Pope Benedict XVI, Address of February 27, 2006 2006 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. THE NEXT BOOK the book club is reading is "The Invention of Wings" by Sue Monk Kidd. The group will meet to discuss the book Monday, June 13 at 10 am at Sister Bay. All are welcome! WELCOME BACK Seasonal Parishioners!! We hope to get to know you at some parish activities.
5 Pentecost Sunday-May 15, 2016 Worship and Music Column PENTECOST Once again, the talents and stewardship of our parishioner Ryan Miller are gracing all our churches this weekend for the Solemnity of Pentecost. As you may recall, Ryan designed the striking banners for us for Advent, Lent and now for Pentecost. All designs are his original artwork which he so graciously offers to the Lord and us to support our worship experience. This Pentecost is no exception. Here s the process: I ask Ryan for a design for a specific liturgical season or liturgy as designing is his stewardship. Then I send him some preliminary thoughts and the Scripture Readings for the day. Then, the Holy Spirit works through Ryan by manifesting his wonderful designs. When he sent me the design below, I asked him to provide us his thoughts in the inspiration he received. This is what he wrote: It is certainly more abstract; my inspiration is the descending of the Holy Spirit. I interpret here the Holy Spirit as the life-giving sun - or simply a bright light - emitting rays of light, raining down...light from above descending upon and filling you up. There are also 50 rays, for 50 days. So, the 50 days of this Easter Liturgical Season, brings us from Easter and Christ s Resurrection, to His Ascension into heaven to Pentecost Sunday with the descent of the Holy Spirit. When we gaze upon this banner, the opening words of the Pentecost Sequence come to mind: Come, Holy Spirit Come! And from your celestial home shed a ray of light divine! Thank you, Kathy Sedan, Worship & Music Minister Liturgies of the Week Saturday, May 14-Pentecost Sunday Washington Island 11:00 am-ah Members of Stella Maris Fish Creek 4:00 pm-dr Theresa Freeman Egg Harbor 6:00 pm-dr Herb Mueller Sunday, May 15-Pentecost Sunday Baileys Harbor 8:00 am-dr Members of Stella Maris Sister Bay 10:00 am-dr Audrey TeKampe Jacksonport 12:00 pm-ah Christopher & Mark Howell Sister Bay 2:00 pm-dr Father Dave s Anniversary Mass Monday, May 16 Fish Creek 8:00 am Morning Prayer Tuesday, May 17 Sister Bay 8:00 am-dr James Champeau Wednesday, May 18 Egg Harbor 8:00 am-dr Joseph & Dorothy Charnetski Thursday, May 19 Sister Bay 8:00 am-dr Monika Michaels Scand 2:30 pm-dr Clarice Berns Friday, May 20 Baileys Harbor 8:00 am-dr Jinx Olson Saturday, May 21-The Most Holy Trinity Washington Island 11:00 am-ah Members of Stella Maris Fish Creek 4:00 pm-dr Elmer & Rhoda Duquaine Egg Harbor 6:00 pm-dr Members of Stella Maris Sunday, May 22-The Most Holy Trinity Baileys Harbor 8:00 am-dr Dixie Ann Orsted Sister Bay 10:00 am-dr Daniel Biemeret Jacksonport 12:00 pm-ah Joseph LeClair DR=Fr. David Ruby, AH=Fr. Art Heinze Ryan Osterkamp/Ashley Schnick June 4, 2016-2:00 pm-egg Harbor Readings for the Week of May 15 Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5/Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-30/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39 Extended Vigil: Gn 11:1-9/Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b/Ez 37:1-14/Jl 3:1-5/Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-30/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11/Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34/Rom 8: 8-17 or 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13/Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26 or Jn 20:19-23 Monday: Jas 3:13-18/Ps 19:8-10, 15/Mk 9:14-29 Tuesday: Jas 4:1-10/Ps 55:7-11, 23/Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday: Jas 4:13-17/Ps 49:2-3, 6-11/Mk 9:38-40 Thursday: Jas 5:1-6/Ps 49:14-20/Mk 9:41-50 Friday: Jas 5:9-12/Ps 103:1-4, 8-9, 11-12/Mk 10: 1-12 Saturday: Jas 5:13-20/Ps 141:1-3, 8/Mk 10:13-16 Next Sunday: Prv 8:22-31/Ps 8:4-9/Rom 5:1-5/Jn 16: 12-15 Liturgical Publications Inc
Pentecost Sunday-May 15, 2016 6 Pastor Reverend David Ruby pastorsm@dcwis.com Egg Harbor Office (920) 868-3241 PO Box 49, 7710 State Hwy 42, Egg Harbor, WI 54209 E-mail: churchoffice@dcwis.com Fax (920) 868-1481 Web site: www.stellamarisparish.com Office hours: (Mon-Fri) 8:00-12:00 & 12:30-4:30 Pastoral Associate Becky Nash pastoralchurch@dcwis.com (920) 421-3332 Worship and Music Minister Kathy Sedan worshipchurch@dcwis.com Bookkeeper/LoSEC (Local Safe Environment Coordinator) Jim Slomski bkchurch@dcwis.com Receptionist/Secretary/Bulletin Editor Lorie Orthober churchoffice@dcwis.com Normal Bulletin Deadline - Tuesday, 9am Faith Formation Coordinator-Linda Cummer faithchurch@dcwis.com (920) 421-2195 Maintenance Coordinator-Jimmy Nowlan maintchurch@dcwis.com (920) 421-3315 Faith Community Nurse-Kathleen Kerwin nursesm@dcwis.com (920) 421-4997 Wedding Coordinator-Burnie Cerra ma8cer@aol.com (920)868-3393 Secretary Trustee-Sharon Brabson brabsonsharon@gmail.com Treasurer Trustee-Richard Dannhausen hrdannhausen@gmail.com Pastoral Council Chair-Michelle Piatek piatmch@aol.com Finance Council Chair-June Biemeret donjunebiemeret@dcwis.com Deacon David Kowalski-inoiamdjk@yahoo.com Health & Wellness Committee livinghealthyisaprayer@gmail.com Parish Membership Stella Maris Parish is delighted when new people want to join our parish and gladly welcomes them into our faith community. Contact the parish office. Infant Baptism The baptism of new babies and young children revitalizes our faith community. Please contact the parish office to make arrangements for baptism. Adult Initiation The Catholic Church is always enriched whenever any adult chooses to be Catholic. Adults wishing to be baptized, or baptized adults wishing to be confirmed, the RCIA program is available. Reconciliation God s great mercy is something to be celebrated. Ritually we Catholics experience God s unconditional love in the sacrament of reconciliation. Our pastor is available for this sacrament on the 1st Thursday of the month from 5:00-6:00 pm at our Baileys Harbor site (except holidays) and by appointment. Sacrament of Matrimony A faith-filled wedding is a joyful time for the couple and the parish. Our parish wants to have all weddings here be the best possible. The couple must meet with the pastor before a date can be reserved. Please contact the parish office at least 12 months in advance to begin preparation. Ministry to the Sick Everyone needs extra compassion and care when his or her health is not at its best. As a parish, we try to meet that need. Communal anointing Masses take place twice yearly, with individual anointing done when requested. Parishioners in the hospital, nursing home or other institution are encouraged to notify the office to arrange for visits or communion. Devotions MORNING PRAYER: Monday-8:00 am, Fish Creek SCRIPTURE CLASS: Tuesday mornings after the 8:00 am Mass in Sister Bay. Please join us for a closer look and discussion of Genesis. Visitors are always welcome. ROSARY: Tuesday-Noon in Baileys Harbor. Rosary for Life-2nd Tuesday of month, Noon, Baileys Harbor RECONCILIATION: 1ST Thursday of the month from 5-6 pm in Baileys Harbor or by appointment. Please cut out this coupon and present it next time you Patronize One of our Advertisers. Thank You for advertising in the Stella Maris Parish church bulletin. I am patronizing your business because of it! Offertory Contributions May 7-8, 2016 Actual Budget Envelopes $6,472.00 $6,000.00 Offertory 2,501.00 2,500.00 Totals $8,973.00 $8,500.00 2015/16 Actual YTD $529,604.00 2015/16 Budget YTD $503,000.00 2014/15 Actual YTD $484,486.00 Total Attendance last week 738