DECEMBER 9, 2018 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT OUR PARISH Masses Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil... 5:00pm Sunday... 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00am Daily Mass Schedule Monday-Friday... 6:30am Tuesday & Friday... 8:00am (school days only) Saturday... 8:00am Reconciliation Friday... 2:00pm-5:00pm Saturday... 8:30am Please check the weekly bulletin for changes to this schedule. Seasonal Tri-Parish Reconciliation Services are listed in the bulletin. Holy Days Mary Mother of God... Jan. 1 Assumption... Aug. 15 All Saints... Nov. 1 Immaculate Conception... Dec. 8 Christmas... Dec. 25 Mass schedules for Holy Days are announced in the bulletin. Parish Address 1260 Church Street, Elm Grove, 53122 Phone: 262-782-4575 Website: stmaryeg.org Parish Office Hours Monday-Thursday.. 8:30am-4:00pm Friday... 8:30am-noon School Address 13000 Juneau Blvd. Elm Grove, 53122 Phone: 262-782-7057 Website: stmaryeg.org St. Mary s Thrift Shop 262-784-6644 Mission Statement We are a community of believers who strive to be faithful and to teach the truth of the Roman Catholic Church. We see beauty in the sacramental life of the Church, especially in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and in adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. We promote goodness in this world, following the example of our Blessed Mother, our Lady of the Visitation, by serving the needs of others.
THE PARISH 1260 Church Street Elm Grove, WI 53122 Phone... 262-782-4575 Fax... 262-782-0677 Thrift Shop... 262-784-6644 Website... stmaryeg.org Staff Pastor... Fr. Peter Berger Associate Pastor... Fr. John Gibson Assisting Priest... Fr. David Filut Deacon... Charles Kustner cjkustner@gmail.com Deacon... Richard Piontek Deacon... Dick Niggemann niggemannr@archmil.org Director of Finance... Cheryl Peters cpeters@stmaryeg.org Finance Asst./Bulletin... Nora Mihm nmihm@stmaryeg.org Office Manager... Jenny Dascoli jdascoli@stmaryeg.org Human Concerns... Mary Sue Protz msprotz@stmaryeg.org Administrative Asst... Chris Kinzy ckinzy@stmaryeg.org Director of Music... Julie Cucunato jcucunato@stmaryeg.org Visitation Choir... Veronica Fregoso vfregoso@stmaryeg.org Catholic Formation Director... Josh Dieterich jdieterich@stmaryeg.org Co-Director... Elizabeth Harrison eharrison@stmaryeg.org Cemetery Sexton... Mike George mgeorge@stmaryeg.org Receptionist... Kandice Klapperich klklapperich@stmaryeg.org Receptionist... Heidi Steigerwald hsteigerwald@stmaryeg.org Trustee... Gordon Giampietro Trustee... James Carrig THE SCHOOL 13000 Juneau Blvd. Elm Grove, WI 53122 Phone... 262-782-7057 Fax... 262-782-0677 Website... stmaryeg.org Principal... Mary Tretow mtretow@stmaryeg.org Secretary... Kris Dries kdries@stmaryeg.org Adoration Chapel To predispose our mind to welcome the Lord, who, as we say in the Creed, one day will come to judge the living and the dead, we must learn to recognize Him as present in the events of daily life. Therefore, Advent is, so to speak, an intense training that directs us decisively towards Him who already came, who will come, and who comes continuously. (words of Pope St. John Paul II) Use this holy season and the St. Mary s Perpetual Adoration Chapel to make your spiritual preparations for Christmas. The Chapel is available 24/7 for you. Say the family rosary. The rosary will be said in Church at 5pm on the 9th sponsored by the Christian Women. Can you and your family attend? Have you gone to Confession recently? There are many opportunities for you to do so during Advent. You can prepare in the chapel. On Wednesday, Decembe12th we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, which commemorates the apparitions of Mary in Mexico. Mary was named Patroness of the Americas in 1999. Honor her and Jesus by making frequent visits to the Adoration Chapel and praying for the Americas and the whole world. We Need Coverage: Tuesdays 11:00am-12:00noon, call Nancy Frazer, 262-786-0617 Thursdays 2-3am, 2nd & 4th weeks only, Call Jack Morien, 262-389-5625. Saturdays 8-9am, Call Nancy Frazer, 262-786-0617 7-8pm every other week, Call Nancy Frazer, 262-786-0617 You may also sign up online on our website, stmaryeg.org/perpetual-adoration.html. Family Rosary is December 9 The Family Rosary, led by St. Mary s Christian Women, takes place the second Sunday of every month. Please make plans to join us today at 5pm in Church. March for Life Washington, DC Please join parishioners Bob and Peggy Hamill as we travel by motorcoach with Pro-Life Wisconsin to the 2019 March for Life in Washington, DC. The trip departs from St. Mary s Visitation the evening of January 16 and returns the morning of January 20. The cost is $300 per person (quad occupancy),$400 per person (double). For inquiries and registration call Therese at Pro-Life Wisconsin 262-796-1111 Ext. 14. Space is limited and filling up fast. St. Mary s Thrift Shop Find your hidden treasure here! Fill your stockings with our T-Shop Treasures! Our winter wear items will be 20% off December 10-15! Loads of sweaters, coats, boots all on sale, come in and save! Get your last minute Christmas decorations at a great low price, 70% off! Check us out on Instagram! Thrift Shop Hours: Monday/Tuesday/Friday 9-4; Thursday 9-6; Saturday, 9-1. Visit our website, stmaryeg.org/thrift-shop.html for more info. ST. MARY S VISITATION 2 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
MASS INTENTIONS Monday, December 10, Advent Weekday 6:30am The Intention of Fr. Will Arnold Tuesday, December 11, Advent Weekday 6:30am The Intention of the Robert Lorenz Family 8:00am Tom Kasun Wednesday, December 12, Our Lady of Guadalupe 6:30am The Gehringer and McKee Families Thursday, December 13, Saint Lucy, Virgin and Martyr 6:30am Michael Ullrich Friday, December 14, Saint John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church 6:30am Roger Dropp 8:00am Virginia Lippert Saturday, December 15, Advent Weekday 8:00am Cathy Crowley 5:00pm Cody and Michael Schoos Sunday, December 16, Third Sunday of Advent 7:30am Parishioners 9:00am The Intention of the Montville Family 11:00am Bob and Donna Walek WEEKDAY MINISTERS Sacristan: Rick Rehlinger Lector: Diane Wycklendt Eucharistic Minister: Steve Moyer, Bill Schoenecker Server: Rick Rehlinger READINGS Readings for the Week of December 9, 2018 Sunday: Bar 5:1-9/Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 [3]/Phil 1:4-6, 8-11/Lk 3:1-6 Monday: Is 35:1-10/Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14 [Is 35:4f]/Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday: Is 40:1-11/Ps 96:1-2, 3 and 10ac, 11-12, 13 [Is 40:10ab]/Mt 18:12-14 Wednesday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab/Jdt 13:18bcde, 19 [15:9d]/Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47 Thursday: Is 41:13-20/Ps 145:1 and 9, 10-11, 12-13ab [8]/Mt 11:11-15 Friday: Is 48:17-19/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [Jn 8:12]/Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11/Ps 80:2ac and 3b, 15-16, 18-19 [4]/Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Next Sunday: Zep 3:14-18a/Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 [6]/Phil 4:4-7/ Lk 3:10-18 REGISTRATION & SACRAMENTS Parish Registration St. Mary s Visitation is always happy to welcome new members! If you are interested in joining the parish, please call the Parish Office, 262-782-4575 or email Nora Mihm, nmihm@stmaryeg.org to make an appointment. Baptism Preparation Children ages 6 and under: Those seeking to have children baptized should be registered, active members of St. Mary s Visitation Parish. Parents who request baptism for a child are expected to complete a preparation class. It is offered bi-monthly. The scheduled classes for 2019 include: Saturday, January 12 th from 10:30-11:30am in church Saturday, March 2 nd from 10:30-11:30am in church It is generally easier if the preparation is done before the birth of the child. If you have attended a session within the last five years, it is not necessary to retake the class. To schedule a baptism, please view the baptism dates on the parish website, www.stmaryeg.org/baptism. Please contact Jenny Dascoli at 262-782-4485 or jdascoli@stmaryeg.org for more information or to register for the baptism class. Children ages 6-12: Please contact Josh Dieterich, 262-782 -4575 or jdieterich@stmaryeg.org. Adults ages 12 and up: Adults who wish to join the Catholic Church and were not baptized can participate in the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). Please contact Josh Dieterich, Director of Catholic Formation, 262-782- 4575 or jdieterich@stmaryeg.org. The Sacrament of Matrimony The Catholic Church takes preparation for the Sacrament of Matrimony very seriously. Generally at least 6 months should be allowed for this preparation. Engaged couples themselves should call the parish office to schedule an appointment to discuss their plans. Marriage can take place any day of the week, although Saturday is generally preferred by couples. Sunday weddings are possible, but a wedding Mass is not allowed for such occasions. The Sacrament of the Sick The Sacrament of the Sick is available every Monday after the 6:30am Mass. Please stop by the sacristy prior to Mass to let the priest know. Members of the parish facing surgery or other medical procedures or tests are invited to receive this Sacrament prior to their appointment. If you know of someone who is in the hospital or who would like a visit from a Parish staff member, please call the Parish Office. DECEMBER 9, 2018 3 ST. MARY S VISITATION
PARISH CALENDAR Sunday, December 9 Feed the Hungry Weekend Environment Committee Poinsettia Sales After Masses Third World Fair After Masses 10am 9th-12th Grade Catholic Formation, Attic 10am SMV Playgroup, SC 5pm Family Rosary, Church Monday, December 10 9am-4pm Thrift Shop Open 9am Centering Prayer Group, SC 7pm Well Read Mom Group, Atrium Tuesday, December 11 9am-4pm Thrift Shop Open 9am Opus Dei Morning of Recollection and Confession all are welcome, Church 3pm Youth Ministry Core Meeting, Attic 6pm Choir Practice 6:30pm RCIA, Attic Wednesday, December 12 Thrift Shop Closed 7am Reconciliation, Church 10am Good Grief, Atrium Library 6:15pm K5-4th Grade Catholic Formation, School 6:15pm 5th-8th Grade (EDGE) Catholic Formation, Attic Thursday, December 13 9am-6pm Thrift Shop Open 9am Adult Book Study, Attic Friday, December 14 9:30am Holy Dusters, Church 9:30am Kiwanis Golden K of EG, Senior Center 2pm-5pm Reconciliation, Church Saturday, December 15 7-8am AA Meeting, Senior Center 8:45-9:15am Reconciliation, Church 9am-1pm Thrift Shop Open 10:45am Choir/Cantor Practice In your charity and prayers, please remember the souls of those who have recently died and their families. Fehr Malloy Dr. Michael McGinn End of Year Contributions St. Mary s Visitation Parish, School and other ministries owe their success to the generous donations of its parishioners. We appreciate your contributions throughout the calendar year. Were you aware that historically 18% of all general stewardship donations are received in the month of December? We count on and appreciate being included in your end of year giving again this year, thank you! According to IRS regulations, all contributions must be physically received by the close of business on December 31st to be considered donations in the 2018 calendar year. St. Mary s Parish Office will be open until 4pm on Monday, December 31st. Donations received at the New Year s Day Masses will be recorded as 2019 contributions. Communion to the Homebound One of our responsibilities as a worshiping community is to care for the sick of our parish. We can do that in two ways: prayer and bringing Communion to the sick. St. Mary s Homebound Ministry connects us to our parish members who are unable to celebrate Mass with us due to illness or physical limitations. Homebound ministers distribute Communion following a prayer format, share parish news and bring a bulletin to those they are visiting. Homebound visits are a wonderful opportunity to cultivate friendships and share your faith in the Lord with others. Our homebound parishioners are loved and prayed for and are vital members of our parish community. If you feel inspired to help, please contact Mary Sue Protz at the Parish Office, 262-782 -4575 or msprotz@stmaryeg.org. Sunday, December 16 3pm Conservatory of the Arts Concert The Perfect Gift Do you know someone who could use a comforting reminder that they are loved and being prayed for? If so, please pick up a prayer shawl in the Parish Office, a beautiful gift for family members, friends, homebound or those undergoing treatment or surgery. Recipients receive a comforting reminder that the prayers of our parish community are with them and that God is near when one is suffering. Prayer shawls have been knit or crocheted by parishioners with love and prayers for the recipients. They have been blessed, beautifully packaged and are free of charge. St. Mary s Prayer Shawl Ministry is supported by Christian Women. Please join us! St. Mary s Visitation Playgroup Sunday, December 9, 2018 10am-11am in the Senior Center Parishioners and families with children 0-5 are invited to play, enjoy kid-friendly snacks, crafts and conversation. Please contact Katie Carnell, kasdorfk@yahoo.com or Monica Schmidt, monica.e.schmidt@gmail.com with questions. ST. MARY S VISITATION 4 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Poinsettia Plants for Church Sanctuary The Environment Committee will be taking orders for poinsettia plants in the Atrium after all Masses December 8-9. For a $15 donation, these poinsettias will be a part of our church sanctuary decorations this Christmas. You may designate the poinsettia as a memorial or a simple gift for a loved one, friend or neighbor. The names of those honored will be published in the bulletin as we approach Christmas. What a wonderful way for all of us to share the splendor and beauty of Christmas with those we love and each other. Cards may also be purchased in the Parish Office or, you may simply fill out the form below and mail in your order. Gift cards purchased via mail will be sent to you for giving. If you have any questions, call the Parish Office, 262-782-4575. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Christmas Poinsettia Gift Card Order Form I would like to order Christmas Poinsettias at $15 each in honor of the following people (please print): Total # of poinsettias ordered @ $15.00 ea. = Total # of cards needed Your Name Telephone Please make checks payable to St. Mary s Parish. CATHOLIC FORMATION NEWS Teens Needed to Help Lead Family Rosary Sunday, December 9 th at 5:00pm Confirmation candidates are scheduled to attend December s family rosary with their sponsor or proxy. Teens and their sponsors are invited to lead a decade of the rosary. Please contact Elizabeth Harrison to volunteer via email, eharrison@stmaryeg.org. Vacation Bible School Leaders and Volunteers Needed Teens, if you love teaching the faith in a fun and creative way to young children, K3-5 th grade and are able to plan, organize and lead teams, please contact Elizabeth Harrison to learn more about becoming SMV s Vacation Bible School Leaders this summer. Please email Elizabeth Harrison, eharrison@stmaryeg.org. SCHOOL CALENDAR Monday, December 10 2:45pm Band, Senior Center Tuesday, December 11 8am All School Mass 2:45pm Band, Senior Center 6:30pm Christmas Concert, Gym Wednesday, December 12 2:45pm Band, Senior Center Thursday, December 13 10am 7th Grade and Seniors Project, Atrium Friday, December 14 8am All School Mass SCHOOL NEWS St. Mary s To Offer All Day K3 Program New for the 2019-2020 school year, St. Mary s Visitation will offer all day K3, from 7:45am-2:30pm each school day. The option for half day K3 still exists, with dismissal at 11:30am. Parents can choose 2, 3, 4, or 5 school days, the price is $1,150 per day, per year for the school year. After School Care will not be available for K3 students. Please call the school office for registration details. After School Care Coordinator St. Mary s Visitation is looking for a friendly, energetic person to work as our After School Care Coordinator. Responsibilities include supervising a support staff member, recording and maintaining usage records, monitoring students arrival and sign out, assisting with snack time and clean up, providing students with appropriate play materials, help with homework, and above all, making After School Care a fun place to be at the end of the school day. The hours are 2:30-6:00pm, or until the last child leaves. We are open every day we have school. If interested, contact Mary Tretow at mtretow@stmaryeg.org. Name: Emma Van Ells Grade: 1st Teacher: Mrs. Sinense Favorite Subject: I love everything. Favorite Thing About SMV: Hot Lunch. How I Give of My Time and Talents to SMV: I like to smile. DECEMBER 9, 2018 5 ST. MARY S VISITATION
AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE Winter Weekend Retreat for Young Adults Brew City Catholic is hosting a restful retreat for young adults February 1-3 at Schoenstatt Retreat Center. Take some time to rest, relax, and enjoy being away from your daily routine. This retreat is an excellent way to explore the deeper questions of life within a dynamic community of young adults who are going through the same things you are. If you have a hunger to rest, refill your cup, and get to know Jesus and the Catholic Church better, Winter Weekend is right for you. The cost is $80 per person and includes overnight lodging in a shared room and Saturday Breakfast/Lunch/Supper, and Sunday Breakfast. Visit www.archmil.org/brew-city-catholic.htm for more information. Save the Date: Respect Life Mass On Tuesday, January 22, 2019, Lumen Christi Parish 11300 St James Lane in Mequon will host our Respect Life Mass with the Rosary starting at 6:30pm and Mass at 7:00pm. Archbishop Listecki will be the presider. This is the Archdiocesan observance of the National Day of Penance and Prayer for Life. Everyone is invited. Bereavement Ministry Sooner or later, everyone faces the loss of a loved one. Our Bereavement Ministry Team invites you to join us in monthly meetings of care, support and understanding for anyone grieving a loss. Our program called: A Journey Shared meets informally. We will take a journey together along an unknown path, yet, as fellow travelers, we will share that journey and learn from one another along the way. We meet the 2nd Thursday of each month 10 to 11:30 a.m. and/or the 4th Thursday of each month, 4 to 5:30 p.m., in Grellinger Hall, Queen of Apostles Catholic Church, N35 W23360 Capitol Dr., Pewaukee. Find us at: www.queenofapostles.net or call Gayle 414-429-0212 or Pat 501-574-8094 for more information. Worldwide Marriage Encounter Worldwide Marriage Encounter has been teaching couples good communication skills for over 50 years! Sign up today to renew, rekindle and refresh your marriage at a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend January 25-27 in Brookfield. For more information visit our website at: alifetimeoflove.org or call 888-574-5653. ST. MARY S VISITATION 6 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT