Welcome to our parish! As pastor, I hope we can enrich your experience as much as you enrich ours. Fr. David Ruby Monday, September 17 Morning Prayer-8:00 am-fc Stella Maris Book Club-10:00 am-sb Parkinson s Support Group-12:30 pm-sb AA Meeting-7:00 pm-sb Tuesday, September 18 Scripture Class-8:30 am-sb Bridge Club-12 noon-eh Pray the Rosary-12 noon-bh Eucharistic Adoration-1:00 pm-eh Conversation Partners Training-2:30 pm-bh Christian Service & Responsibility Meeting-4:30 pm-sb Wednesday, September 19 Alpha Series at the Kress-12 noon-eh Catechist Meeting-Smartboard Training-3:00 pm-bh Stewardship Appreciation Event-6:00 pm-sb Thursday, September 20 Pray with the Pastor-8:45 am-sb Council of Catholic Women-1:00 pm-bh Alpha Series-6:00 pm-sb Friday, September 21 Bridge Club-8:00 am-eh Wedding Rehearsal-5:30 pm-eh Saturday, September 22 Wedding-2:00 pm-eh You, O God, make the dawn and the sunset shout for joy. Psalm 66:8b The above activities are taken from the monthly calendar on our parish website. If you do not see your parish event listed, it may not have been reported to the Parish Office. 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 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time-September 16, 2018
2 Welcome to Stella Maris in Baileys Harbor, Egg Harbor, Fish Creek, Jacksonport, Sister Bay & Washington Island SISTER BAY KITCHEN-Until further notice, we do not have electricity in the SB kitchen. Meetings will have to be rescheduled to another facility if anyone uses the kitchen. We have an electrical problem and don t know when it can get fixed. FUNERAL PLANNING-You have an opportunity to help your loved ones at a difficult time. Make your funeral liturgy wishes known now by filling in some or all of the Stella Maris Funeral Planning Guide available through a link on our stellamarishpairsh.com website home page or by contacting Becky Nash at (920) 421-3332, email pastoralchurch@dcwis.com if you have questions or want Becky to assist with the planning. STEWARDSHIP-Thanks to everyone who responded to our Stewardship Service and Sharing drive by sending in their updated information. About 45% have responded so far which is wonderful! If you have not returned your forms, it is still important that we hear from you even if it is just to update your contact information--as many of your phone numbers or e-mail addresses have changed. Forms are available at our website, from Committee Reports and Forms/Stewardship under the Ministries tab at www.stellamarisparish.com or contact the office. Please save us the time and expense of contacting you again by returning your forms today. CHRISTMAS STARS 2018: CELEBRATING 25 YEARS! Christmas Stars ticket sales open September 4th. Come and be delighted by a spectacular Broadway-style revue featuring religious and secular holiday music performed by a cast of two hundred-fifty Faith Formation Catechetical Sunday The USCCB (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) states, "Catechetical Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each person plays, by virtue of Baptism, in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel." In reflecting on the faith-filled catechists of Stella Maris Parish, I have noticed the following faith attributes of each of our catechists: Grade 1 - Melanie Johnson has created several faith filled games and crafts actively involving her students. Melanie's creativity makes her students realize, "Yes, Jesus loves me." Grade 2 - Nancy Stubenvoll prepares her class well for their First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. Nancy teaches students to let their light shine for the Lord. Grade 3 - Mary Moran does much prayer preparation with her class. Her students know their Guardian Angel is always protecting them. She teaches them to learn the life of Mary and Jesus through the Rosary. May the Prayer of St. Patrick continue to bless our Irish catechist! Grade 4 - Dianna Moser greets her students as they enter church for Faith Formation. She is a joy-filled catechist. Her students know if in your life you place Jesus first, Others second and Yourself last you will find JOY in following Jesus. Grade 5 - Pat Gureski serves our Parish in so many ways: CCW, Sacristan and Catechist, Office helper...and I know this list is hardly complete! Pat models/teaches her students, as Jesus taught, to serve others. Grade 6 - Needs a Catechist who witnesses the love of their Catholic faith which will make a powerful impact in the lives of our students. Grade 7 & 8 - Mary Kate McCormack is such a caring, compassionate soul as she interacts with all her students. Her love for Jesus and her students is seen in every lesson taught as is fun and her infectious smile! singers, dancers and actors ages five to senior citizen. All performances at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, 1600 Prospect Avenue, Appleton, November 29-December 9. For performance times and ticket information, please call (920) 733-8840 or visit www.christmasstars.org. THE SISTER BAY & LIBERTY GROVE FIRE DEPARTMENT is partnering with the American Safety & Health Institute to offer classes to educate the community in the proper method of using an AED and performing CPR. REGISTER NOW! Classes are being offered at the Sister Bay Fire Station on Mill Road on September 20 and October 18. To register call (920) 854-4021 and leave a message OR email SisterBayFireCPR@gmail.com I WAS SICK AND YOU VISITED ME -MATTHEW 25:36- Door County Medical Center Spiritual Services Department is in need of volunteer Eucharistic Ministers to distribute Communion during the weekday mornings at least once a month. Volunteers will have had received training and are commissioned as Eucharistic Ministers within their parish. Eucharistic Ministers must be physically able to walk the Medical Surgical second floor and the Skilled Nursing on second floor in the hospital and bring Communion to approximately 15 people daily. All new volunteers shadow an experienced Eucharistic Ministers until they feel comfortable to distribute communion alone. All volunteers are required to complete a volunteer application, background check and blood work as well as receive an annual flu vaccine and attend an initial orientation and annual educational event. If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please call Spiritual Services at (920) 746-3615. Grade 9 - Alan Moser is always prepared with lessons teaching the seriousness of becoming confirmed in our faith. But the fun faith games he plays with his students, also shows his students his less serious side! Grade 10 - Linda Cummer, yes, this year I will also be meeting with our tenth-grade students. As we gather for class, my opening question to my students, which I have asked in all my years as a catechist, continues to be, "Where did you see God in your week?" Washington Island Catechists Grade 1 - Krista Gunnlaugsson will teach her twins, Tug and Tilly, as they enter first grade. Previously Krista taught her daughter, Greta, and Rita Valentincic their fourth-grade faith lessons. Tug, Tilly and Greta are blessed with a Mom who truly lives her faith at home too! Grade 5 - Margie O'Connor is a speech teacher at Washington Island School teaching a variety of grades. She has taught a variety of grades as a parish catechist too! Her spirit is uplifting as are her faith lessons. Grades 8, 9, and 10 - Larry Kahlscheuer will inspire students, Spencer Johnson (gr.8), Andrea Valentincic (gr. 9), Max Johnson (gr. 10) and Julia Valentincic (gr. 10) with his life talks on Chosen to Be Catholic (the student textbook). Diane Kahlscheuer makes sure students get to their early morning faith formation class on time...how? by serving the students breakfast! Diane and Larry not only teach students their faith but insure weekly Masses on the Island run smoothly. Their dedication to service is exemplary. All catechists of Stella Maris Parish play an important part in handing on the faith to our students and being a witness to the Gospel. Youth Faith Formation begins Wednesday, October 3rd. Please say a prayer of support and guidance as we begin this new year. ~Blessings, Linda Cummer, Faith Formation Coordinator
RESPECT LIFE- Sometimes our actions speak for themselves; other times, words are needed. Whatever the situation, Jesus knows how to speak to each person's heart; we simply need to follow where he leads. USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities How to Build a Culture of Life, www.usccb.org/culture-of-life THE SEPTEMBER FOOD item being collected is canned meat and tuna for the CARE 24/7 Food Pantry, a ministry of Stella Maris. Donations can be left at the Fish Creek and Baileys Harbor sites. PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP- Stella Maris Parish. The monthly Northern Door Parkinson's support group will meet at our Sister Bay location from 12:30 pm-2 pm on the Third Monday of each month. For further information contact Bonnie Mirkiewicz at (920) 421-4997. It is not too late to sign up for our Wednesday sessions which begins on Wednesday, September 19 at Noon. These sessions will be at the Kress Center in Egg Harbor. To join us please call or email Sharon Brabson at brabsonsharon@gmail.com (920) 495-5314 or Mark Kunstman at mark.kathy@live.com (920) 495-5856. LADIES, please join us this Thursday, September 20 at 1:00 pm in Baileys Harbor. Our September CCW business meeting will be followed by refreshments and our guest speaker, Kriss Schorer, who will give us the history of our beautiful Baileys Harbor church covering the days of Saint Mary's to Stella Maris. JOIN ST. JOSEPH PARISH for an Outdoor Mass at Martin Park (corner of Third Ave & Oregon St.) on Saturday, September 22 at Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 16, 2018 3 Parish Life & Upcoming Events 4:00 pm. Bring a lawn chair. Ice Cream Social to follow. ST. MARY OF THE LAKE SODALITY will be holding their Fifth Annual "Not Your Usual" Bake Sale on Sunday, Sept. 23rd after the 11:00 Mass. In addition to baked goods, we will be selling produce, flowers/plants and Autumn craft items. All donations are welcome. Proceeds will be used to get the "Bells of St. Mary's" ringing again! Any questions, call Georgia (920-421-2009) or Beckie (920-839-2903). FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH in Sister Bay, is planning a Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Thursday, November 22nd at 1 pm in their Fellowship Hall. There will be no charge for the dinner but reservations will be required. We are looking forward to hosting this event and would welcome and help (people) from the community. Any questions, call Judy Paulson (920) 854-9068. (No carryouts!) NORTHERN DOOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED SUPPORT GROUP meets the second Tuesday of every month at First Baptist Church, 2622 S. Bay Shore Dr., Sister Bay from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. If you are struggling with vision loss, come learn the many steps you can take to increase your independence. HELP OF DOOR COUNTY now holds regular office hours at Shepherd of the Bay Parish in Ellison Bay every Wednesday from 9 am-4 pm and by appointment. HELP s staff is there to listen without judging, support without blaming and empower victims through advocacy and information. Our 24/7 HELPline is always available at 1-800-91-HELP-1 (1-800-914-3571). For more information, call (920) 743-8785 or visit our website at: www.helpofdoorcounty.org.
5 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time-September 16, 2018 Worship and Music Column Reflection on Light The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, God s mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. (Lamentations 3:22-23) I love the theme of light within the Sacred Scriptures. Since I was a child, I have always been drawn to light and I have been particularly moved by the Light of Christ in my life. As a child, I enjoyed singing This Little Light of Mine, as it was the first song that taught me I am a light within this world because Jesus is in my heart. No amount of darkness could squelch that for me as a child--in the words of the song, no bushel was going to hide my brightness. As I grew older, the physical sight of a candle helped me to connect with the Divine. Candles bring a smile to my face: they are simple in nature but can provide such brightness in a dark room. When watching a sunrise, light is present long before we are able to see the sun. It only takes a glimmer of light to contrast the darkness of a great space and that is miraculous. In a world where darkness is the topic of most news stations, the titles of most articles and instantly at our fingertips through social media, light is something I choose to focus on. During my junior year at UP, I was invited to sing at Mass. This initial invitation led me eventually to go through RCIA (the Right of Christian Initiation of Adults) during my senior year. I became Catholic at the Easter Vigil two weeks before graduation. The Easter Vigil is filled with the theme of light: the fire, the Paschal Candle, the lights coming back on and light referenced in the responses and the songs. That light continues in every moment of every day for me. I see the Light of Christ every time someone overcomes a struggle or challenge, however small. I see that Light when someone does something kind for a stranger. I see that Light when I read an encouraging or uplifting article on Facebook. I see that Light when I enjoy a cup of tea with a close friend while we talk about life. April 19, 2014 changed my life forever-- not only because I came to believe with all of my heart that I am a child of the Light but also because I came to believe that there is light in others and in the world. The Light of Christ shines through God s continuous love. This gracious love never dies, just as God s mercies never end. The past three years of my life would not have been possible without Christ s Light within my heart, because I would not have been able to see the Light in others or in a world that chooses to focus so much on the darkness. As the scripture above says, the light each morning shows the newness of the Lord s love and mercy, and that gives me hope. As we head into the time of shorter days and longer nights, let us remember the power and glory of the Light. Christ, be our light! Shine in our hearts. Shine through the darkness. Christ, be our light! Shine in your Church gathered today. KW Liturgies of the Week Saturday, Sept. 15-Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Fish Creek 4:00 pm-dr James Smith Jacksonport 6:00 pm-ah Stella Maris Parish Sunday, Sept. 16-Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Egg Harbor 8:00 am-dr Joan Peterson Sister Bay 9:30 am-dr Noni Zito Baileys Harbor 11:00 am-ah Gardner Orsted Washington Island 1:00 pm-dr Mary Ellen Martin Monday, Sept. 17 Fish Creek 8:00 am Morning Prayer Tuesday, Sept. 18 Sister Bay 8:00 am-ah Bill Nemmers Wednesday, Sept. 19 Egg Harbor 8:00 am-dr Marty Gureski Thursday, Sept. 20-Sts. Andrew Kim Tae-gon, Priest and Paul Chong Ha-sang and Companions, Martyrs Sister Bay 8:00 am-dr Clarice Berns Friday, Sept 21-St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist Baileys Harbor 8:00 am-dr Pamela Goss Saturday, Sept. 22-Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Fish Creek 4:00 pm-ah Jacksonport 6:00 pm-dr Patrick Eaton Sunday, Sept. 23-Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Egg Harbor 8:00 am-dr Helen & Harold Dannhausen Sister Bay 9:30 am-dr Lucille Schmidt Spencer Baileys Harbor 11:00 am-ah Hawker & Baumann Families Washington Island 1:00 pm-dr Stella Maris Parish DR=Fr. David Ruby, AH=Fr. Art Heinze Readings for the Week of September 16 Sunday: Is 50:5-9a/Ps 116:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 [9]/Jas 2:14-18/Mk 8:27-35 Monday: 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33/Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 17 [1 Cor 11:26b]/Lk 7:1-10 Tuesday: 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a/Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5 [3]/Lk 7:11-17 Wednesday: 1 Cor 12:31-13:13/Ps 33:2-3, 4-5, 12 and 22 [12]/Lk 7:31-35 Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-11/Ps 118:1b-2, 16ab-17, 28 [1]/Lk 7:36-50 Friday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [5]/Mt 9: 9-13 Saturday: 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49/Ps 56:10c-12, 13-14 [14]/Lk 8:4-15 Next Sunday: Wis 2:12, 17-20/Ps 54:3-4, 5, 6-8 [6b]/Jas 3:16-4:3/Mk 9:30-37 Liturgical Publications Inc
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time-September 16, 2018 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 Director of Worship and Music-Katrina Welborn 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 cummerlinda@gmail.com (920) 421-2195 Maintenance Coordinator-Jim Charles maintchurch@dcwis.com (920) 493-4089 Faith Community Nurse-Bonnie Mirkiewicz nursesm@dcwis.com (920) 421-4997 Wedding Coordinator-Burnie Cerra ma8cer@aol.com (920)868-3393 Secretary Trustee-Michelle Piatek piatmch@aol.com Treasurer Trustee-Garey Bies garey.bies@gmail.com Pastoral Team Leadership Chair-Paul Lisspliss@newwis.com Finance Council Chair-Peg Berezewski mberezewski@robertmorris.edu Deacon David Kowalski-inoiamdjk@yahoo.com Health & Wellness Committee livinghealthyisaprayer@gmail.com 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! 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 on the Acts of the Apostles. Visitors are always welcome. ROSARY: Tuesday-Noon in Baileys Harbor. Rosary for Life-2nd Tuesday of month, Noon, Baileys Harbor RECONCILIATION: Usually the 1st Thursday of the month from 5-6 pm in Baileys Harbor or by appointment. Offertory Contrib. September 8-9, 2018 Actual Budget Stewardship Envelopes $ 5,023.00 $ 6,000.00 ACH $ $ WeShare $ 526.00 $ 600.00 Offertory $ 5,167.00 $ 5,000.00 Totals $10,716.00 $11,600.00 2018/19 Actual YTD $182,737.00 2018/19 Budget YTD $190,100.00 2016/17 Actual YTD $184,253.00 Total Attendance last week-986