Welcome to our parish! As pastor, I hope we can enrich your experience as much as you enrich ours. Fr. David Ruby Monday, January 14 Morning Prayer-8:00 am-fc AA Meeting-7:00 pm-sb Tuesday, January 15 Scripture Class-8:30 am-scandia Village Flying Solo Breakfast at White Gull Inn-9:00 am Pray the Rosary-12:00 pm-bh St. Mary of the Lake Altar & Rosary Sodality-12:30 pm-bh Wednesday, January 16 Faith Formation-Grades 1-8-4:00-5:30 pm-bh Faith Formation-Grades 9-12-6:15-7:30 pm-bh Alpha Pot Luck-12:00 noon-1:30 pm-sb Celebrations and parties are a part of the Advent-Christmas season. Above left is the prayer shawl group at the White Gull Inn in Fish Creek and below left is the Flying Solo group having High Tea at Door County Coffee and Tea in Carlsville. Below right is group of musicians playing for the November Birthday Party at Scandia Village in Sister Bay sponsored by the St. Mary of the Lake Altar & Rosary Sodality. 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 The Baptism of the Lord-January 13, 2019
2 Welcome to Stella Maris in Baileys Harbor, Egg Harbor, Fish Creek, Jacksonport, Sister Bay & Washington Island FREE LUNCHES AND DINNER- Ephraim Moravian Church offers a free, hot monthly lunch, at noon on the third Wednesday of each month through April of 2019. The lunches will feature hot soups, sandwiches or salads, desserts and beverages. Dates are January 16, February 20, March 20 and April 17. There is no charge for the meal. Bring a friend for hot food and fellowship this winter! The church is located at 9770 Moravia Street. For more info, call (920) 854-2804. In addition, the Sister Bay Moravian Church offers a free lunch on the first Wednesday of each month at noon, year-round and Stella Maris offers a free evening meal on the fourth Tuesday of the month, year round, starting at 5 pm through their Loaves and Fishes program at our Sister Bay site. Winter Weather Cancellations Father Dave, the staff and support personnel will make every attempt to maintain our schedule of masses, events and committee meetings. However, we ask that you never place yourself in harms way to attend them. In the event of a cancellation the following methods of communication will be used: Radio station WDOR (FM 94), TV station WBAY-Green Bay (Channel 2) or our website www.stellamarisparish.com (Usually if the schools are closed our events are cancelled) Please use your own discretion for safety. Adult Faith Formation First Reconciliation On Wednesday, January 9th, second graders celebrated for the first time the sacrament of healing. Wanting to reduce their anxiety, I wrote a play which was performed for them prior to receiving this sacrament. It involved the puppets JOY and ACE...parts of it went like this: JOY: Hi, Ace, why do you look so nervous? ACE: I am going to confession... my First Reconciliation and I am not sure what I should do. JOY: OK, ACE, let's do a little reviewing. First you should do a good Examination of Conscience. ACE: Do I have to go to the doctor for this examination? JOY: No, silly, you just have to think about the things you have done that you feel bad about and know you should not have done. You must feel contrite. ACE: What does contrite mean? JOY: It means you are sorry for your sins and want to set things right with Jesus. JOY: Yes, and when you are done telling your sins, then you will say your prayer or Act of Contrition. ACE: You mean the prayer we learned in class that has the line, "I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more and to avoid whatever leads me to sin." JOY: You've got it; good job remembering ACE! ACE: Yes, I understand; I won't forget. Thanks, JOY, for making me feel at ease about going to the Sacrament of Reconciliation. JOY: Yes, being forgiven of your sins is a wonderful feeling. Remember to go often! It is a healing and joy -filled sacrament...just like my name, JOY...each letter stands for an important way to live: place Jesus first, Others second, and Yourself last...then you will also have a grace-filled life. ACE: And I am going to live up to what my name stands for: A=Active, C=Catholic and E=Evangelist. An evangelist spreads the Good News and going to Reconciliation is Good News. I know I am going to tell everyone to go to Reconciliation often! Blessings, Linda Cummer, Faith Formation Coordinator ANNOUNCEMENTS AT MASS need to be sent to our Director of Music and Worship, Katrina Welborn, by Wednesday each week. Thank you. Reporting Sexual Abuse: If you know of an incident of sexual abuse of a person who is now under the age of 18 by a priest, deacon, employee or volunteer, PLEASE IMMEDIATELY CALL THE CIVIL AUTHORITIES AND THEN THE DIOCESE. If the person was abused as a minor but is now an adult, please contact: Office of Safe Environment, Diocese of Green Bay at (920) 272-8174 or 1 (877) 270-8174 (toll free) We always encourage you to report the incident to civil authorities. YOU MATTER TO US THERE IS HOPE! Health & Wellness Living Healthy is a Prayer STRATEGIES TO FIGHT THE COLD AND FLU Washing your hands regularly with soap and water, sneezing into a tissue, staying away from others who are sick and getting a flu shot are reliable methods for protecting your immune system. However, there are other tricks to try to stay healthy during cold and flu season. Sanitize your cellphone. Mobile phones often carry bacteria and cause illness. Cleaning and disinfecting your cellphone can slow the spread of cold and flu germs. Meditate. Reducing stress can protect your body against cold and flu. A study showed that mindful meditation was associated with shorter and less severe acute respiratory infections, such as colds. Consider zinc. Research has shown that zinc supplements taken by mouth can help to treat colds. It seems to reduce the length of the cold when taken within 24 hours after symptoms start. Dosage should be no more than 80 mg of zinc per day for less than two weeks. Exercise. Research shows a connection between moderate, regular exercise and a strong immune system. Working out is also linked to a temporary boost in the production of macrophages, the cells that attack bacteria. So, when you exercise the body is fighting off infection. (Adapted from WPS Wise & Well, Winter 2017)
JANUARY FOOD item being collected is canned fruit for the CARE 24/7 Food Pantry, a ministry of Stella Maris. Donations can be left at the Fish Creek and Baileys Harbor sites. RESPECT LIFE- When we encounter Christ, experience his love, and deepen our relationship with him, we become more aware of our own worth and that of others. His love for each person is cause for great joy and growing understanding of this priceless treasure motivates us to share his love with others. USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities How to Build a Culture of Life, www.usccb.org/culture-of-life 9 DAYS FOR LIFE (www.9daysforlife.com ) January 14-22, 2019. Is the U.S. Bishops annual period of prayer and action focused on cherishing the gift of every person s life. The novena highlights many facets of respecting each other s God-given dignity, especially by respecting human life at every state and in every circumstance. Each day of the novena provides a different intercession, reflection, information item and suggested action. FLYING SOLO-Ring in the New Year by joining your Flying Solo friends for breakfast at 9:00 am at the White Gull Inn in Fish Creek on Tuesday, January 15. The Flying Solo Society, invites all single, divorced or widowed men and women for support, camaraderie and fun. Questions? Call Becky Nash at (920) 421-3332. OUR FIRST ALPHA POT LUCK will take place in Sister Bay at Noon on Wednesday, January 16. We invite all those who attended Alpha to join us for a pot luck lunch and an Alpha movie. We will end by 1:30 pm. Bring a dish to pass for lunch. If you have not attended Alpha and would just like to come and learn more, please join us. You do not need to bring a dish to pass. Parish Life & Upcoming Events The Baptism of the Lord January 13, 2019 3 ALL STELLA MARIS LADIES: Sail Into The New Year with us at the 4th Annual CCW "New Year, New Friends" Luncheon at Alexander's on Thursday, January 17th. Social at 11:30 am, lunch at 12:00 noon. With tax and tip, cost is $23, payable at the door, for extensive Buffet which includes quiches, salmon, meats, pastas, salads, desserts and beverages. Please call Georgia Beutler at (920) 421-2009 to RSVP by Monday, January 14th or with questions. ALL LADIES OF THE PARISH are invited to a Morning of Spiritual Renewal for Women on Saturday, January 26 at the Norbertine center for Spirituality at the Abbey. There will be inspirational, enlightening speakers with insights, wisdom and knowledge. The keynote speaker who will focus on 'What Happy Women Do' is Carol Bruess, PhD. The morning will continue with your choice of breakout sessions followed by lunch in the Abbey dining room. The cost is $40 which includes presentations, morning refreshments and lunch. We will car pool for those interested. Payment is required by January 21. Please call Sharon Brabson for more information (920) 495-5314. 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. Join us for socialization and education. THE MENTAL HEALTH FOCUS GROUP now has a Facebook page! It is called Door County Mental Wellness please be sure to check out our page and give it a like https://www.facebook.com/ doorcountymentalwellness/
5 The Baptism of the Lord-January 13, 2019 Worship and Music Column Make the Ordinary Extraordinary Today, the Baptism of the Lord, marks the end of the Christmas Season and we move into a short period of Ordinary Time before Lent. I used to get really let down after Christmas ended. Growing up before I became Catholic, Christmas was over on the 26th and I would always be sad. The excitement was over. There was nothing to look forward to after the 25th. Etc. Now, there were a lot of other factors involved as well, but as I've grown in my Catholic faith and learned how long the Christmas season is, that sadness has slowly dissipated. Now, what about the season of Ordinary Time? How many of us feel like Ordinary Time just doesn't do much for us? Like there isn't a focal point of the season? Well, just like life, there isn't always a focal point. We get in ruts, become stagnant, no major life events near, etc. How do we find that spark in our faith and our lives? Liturgies of the Week Saturday, January 12-The Baptism of the Lord Washington Island 10:30 am-dr Stella Maris Parish Fish Creek 4:00 pm-dr Jim Jauquet Sunday, January 13-The Baptism of the Lord Jacksonport 8:00 am-dr Adolph Schartner Sister Bay 10:00 am-dr Living & Deceased members of Pete & June Schumacher Family Monday, January 14 Fish Creek 8:00 am Morning Prayer Tuesday, January 15 Sister Bay 8:00 am Liturgy of the Word w/comm. Wednesday, January 16 Egg Harbor 8:00 am No Mass Thursday, January 17-St. Anthony, Abbot Sister Bay 8:00 am Liturgy of the Word w/comm Friday, January 18 Baileys Harbor 8:00 am No Mass Saturday, January 19-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Washington Island 10:30 am-ab Stella Maris Parish Fish Creek 4:00 pm-ab Gardy & Margaret Orsted Sunday, January 20-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Jacksonport 8:00 am-ab Owen Moran Sister Bay 10:00 am-ab Robert Ossyra DR=Fr. David Ruby, AB=Fr. Anthony Birdsall Make the Ordinary Extraordinary! Use each day to find something extraordinary. Set goals during this season of Ordinary Time to deepen your faith and to seek the extraordinary in the readings and the Mass. Find beauty in simplicity. Feel like too much? Don't worry, you have 8 weeks before Lent, where anticipating Easter becomes the focus. Try, for 8 weeks, to make the Ordinary Extraordinary. KgW Readings for the Week of January 13 Sunday: Is 40:1-5, 9-11/Ps 104:1b-2, 3-4, 24-25, 27-28, 29-30 [1]/Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7/Lk 3: 15-16, 21-22 Monday: Heb 1:1-6/Ps 97:1 and 2b, 6 and 7c, 9 [cf. 7c]/Mk 1:14-20 Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12/Ps 8:2ab and 5, 6-7, 8-9 [cf. 7]/Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18/Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9 [8a]/ Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: Heb 3:7-14/Ps 95:6-7c, 8-9, 10-11 [8]/Mk 1:40-45 Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11/Ps 78:3 and 4bc, 6c-7, 8 [cf. Saturday: 7b]/Mk 2:1-12 Heb 4:12-16/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 [cf, Jn 6:63c]/Mk 2:13-17 Next Sunday: Is 62:1-5/Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 7-8, 9-10 [3]/1 Cor 12:4-11/Jn 2:1-11 LPi
The Baptism of the Lord-January 13, 2019 6 Pastor Reverend David Ruby pastorsmdc@gmail.com Egg Harbor Office (920) 868-3241 PO Box 49, 7710 State Hwy 42, Egg Harbor, WI 54209 E-mail: churchofficesmdc@gmail.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 pastoralsmdc@gmail.com (920) 421-3332 Director of Worship and Music-Katrina Welborn worshipsmdc@gmail.com Director of Facilities, Administration and Technology- Kevin Revolinski managementsmdc@gmail.com Bookkeeper/LoSEC (Local Safe Environment Coordinator) Jim Slomski booksmdc@gmail.com Receptionist/Secretary/Bulletin Editor Lorie Orthober churchofficesmdc@gmail.com Normal Bulletin Deadline - Tuesday, 9am Faith Formation Coordinator-Linda Cummer cummerlinda@gmail.com (920) 421-2195 Maintenance Coordinator-Jim Charles maintsmdc@gmail.com (920) 493-4089 Faith Community Nurse-Bonnie Mirkiewicz nursesmdc@gmail.com (920) 421-4997 Wedding Coordinator-Pat Gureski pgureski64@gmail.com Secretary Trustee-Michelle Piatek piatmch@aol.com Treasurer Trustee-Garey Bies garey.bies@gmail.com Pastoral Team Leadership Chair-Paul Lisslisspl1024@gmail.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 at 9:00 am at Scandia Village in Sister Bay. Please join us for a closer look and discussion on St. John s Gospel. 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. January 5-6, 2018 Actual Budget Stewardship Envelopes $ 9,313.00 $ 5,000.00 ACH $ $ WeShare $ 2,571.00 $ 600.00 Offertory $ 4,502.00 $ 3,500.00 Totals $16,386.00 $ 9,100.00 2018/19 Actual YTD $392,739.00 2018/19 Budget YTD $391,800.00 2017/18 Actual YTD $393,957.00 Total Attendance last week-415