June 24, 2018 Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist

SAINT MARGARET MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL www.stmmp.org 414-461-6073 3970 North 92nd Street Milwaukee, WI 53222 PASTORAL STAFF Interim Pastor: Michael Barrett frmikeb@olghparish.org Deacon: Frank Pemper: 262-385-5696 Director of Faith Formation: Dave Liccione...106 dliccione@stmmp.org Music Director: Bob Gallagher bobg@olghparish.org Business Manager:...112 lkoppa@olghparish.org Facilities Manager: Ed Bachmann...115 Administrative Assistant: Mary Blinkhorn... 100 mblinkhorn@stmmp.org SCHOOL/COMMUNITY OUTREACH WWW.STMMP.ORG CLICK ON SCHOOL TAB 3950 N. 92nd Street 53222 Phone: 463-8760 Fax: 463-2373 Principal: Dr. Sabrina Claude...ext. 108 sclaude@stmms.org Older Adult Program Northwest Interfaith Office: 414-466-8858 Ms. Niedra North St. Vincent de Paul intake office: 414-462-7837 PASTORAL COUNCIL OFFICERS Vice Chairperson: Anne McKiernan 414-232-7260 SACRAMENTS BAPTISM: Please contact the parish center to arrange. MARRIAGE: Preparation sessions with a pastoral staff member begin no later than six months prior to the wedding date. Weekday Masses: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 8:15 AM Wednesday: 7:00 PM Weekend Masses Saturday: 5:00 PM Sunday: 9 & 11 AM Daily Mass is offered at St. Anne s Nursing Home 3800 North 92nd Street M-F at 10:30AM Saturday Mass: Mother of Good Counsel: 8:15am 6924 West Lisbon Ave. Blessed Savior Mass Schedule: 8545 W. Villard Ave. 53225 414-464-5033 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 9am Saturday: 4pm Sunday: 9am MINISTRY TO THE SICK: The Sacrament of Healing & Strength is for persons who are seriously or chronically ill, or facing major surgery. Please ask Father after Mass if you are interested. RECONCILIATION: Wed. 12-1pm & 6-7pm: Sat.: 4 4:45pm ADORATION CHAPEL: Open from 6am-12am. Please call the parish center for the key pad code. St. Margaret Mary Parish is committed to developing and sustaining an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ and June 24, 2018 Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist

2 Welcome to St. Margaret Mary Parish The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist Tiny fingers and toes. A little yawn. A loud cry. An infant wrapped in swaddling clothes. "What will this child be?" It is a question every parent asks time and time again. As first steps are taken, as personalities emerge, as a child shows interest in reading or drawing or climbing, the question is on our lips. "What will this child be?" This question is asked as John the Baptist is born. Will he be a priest like his father? Does his strange, unexpected name signal a departure from that inheritance? Could Elizabeth and Zechariah ever have predicted what would be? Under the tutelage of his priestly father, John "became strong in spirit." As an adult, John would retreat into the desert to preach repentance. He would attract a large following and eventually attract the attention of the rulers of the day. He would point out the adulterous ways of King Herod and would find himself in prison. Eventually, he would be beheaded. But today, he is a child, an infant newly born. On this special feast, we're reminded of the great humility required of parents. The character formation, the discipline and encouragement, the violin lessons and soccer practices? every parental effort is subjected to the decisions of the child themself. Even children on a sure track by high school graduation transform under life's circumstances. Entrusting our children to God can be incredibly intimidating. "What will this child be," especially when that transformation lies outside of my control? John the Baptist's story might not have ended as his parents imagined. But he is celebrated as the greatest of the prophets, as the one who prepared the way for the Messiah. Here is the hope of all Christian parents - - that our children would be raised in such a way that when people meet them, they meet Jesus Christ. From LPI publications Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, issued this statement this past week about these very important pro-life issues. The statement may be viewed below or at the USCCB website. Take action. Pray, call, email those who can make a change. June 13, 2018 Fort Lauderdale, FL "At its core, asylum is an instrument to preserve the right to life. The Attorney General's recent decision elicits deep concern because it potentially strips asylum from many women who lack adequate protection. These vulnerable women will now face return to the extreme dangers of domestic violence in their home country. This decision negates decades of precedents that have provided protection to women fleeing domestic violence. Unless overturned, the decision will erode the capacity of asylum to save lives, particularly in cases that involve asylum seekers who are persecuted by private actors. We urge courts and policy makers to respect and enhance, not erode, the potential of our asylum system to preserve and protect the right to life. Additionally, I join Bishop Joe Vásquez, Chairman of USCCB's Committee on Migration, in condemning the continued use of family separation at the U.S./Mexico border as an implementation of the Administration's zero tolerance policy. Our government has the discretion in our laws to ensure that young children are not separated from their parents and exposed to irreparable harm and trauma. Families are the foundational element of our society and they must be able to stay together. While protecting our borders is important, we can and must do better as a government, and as a society, to find other ways to ensure that safety. Separating babies from their mothers is not the answer and is immoral." Are You a Hero? One in three people relies on a blood transfusion at some point in their life. You can be a hero to your community and beyond by donating blood at our upcoming blood drive. EACH DONOR WILL BE ENTERED INTO A DAI- LY STATEWIDE MARCUS MOVIE PASS DRAW- ING FOR A CHANCE TO WIN MARCUS MOVIE PASSES FOR A WHOLE YEAR (2 PER MONTH)! To make an appointment call 1-877-232-4376. Please join us! After the masses for hospitality on Saturday June 30 & Sunday July 1, to welcome Fr. Patrick Nelson, SDS, to the St. Margaret Mary Parish Community. TOMORROW!

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 3 FAITH FORMATION NEEDS YOU! Registration for the 2018-2019 dual parish faith formation program is now open. There is a $25 per student discount if you register and pay before Friday, July 6, 2018. Please see the purple bulletin insert in today s bulletin for details. Questions, please contact Dave Liccione at 414-573-9292 or e-mail dliccione@stmmp.org. We are looking for eight volunteer Catechists to join our growing Faith Formation program for this coming school year. Training, materials, and on-going support are provided. Classes will be small and you will be working with another adult at all times in the classroom. You don t need to be a professional teacher to assist. All that is needed is a willing heart. We are looking for two Catechists each for the following four grade levels: First Reconciliation/First Communion, 5 th -6 th Grade, 7 th -8 th Grade, and a new 12 th Grade offering that will meet only once per month. If you are interested or would like to know more details, please contact Dave Liccione at 414-573-9292 or e-mail dliccione@stmmp.org. Serving as a Catechist is a wonderful way to donate your time and talent in service to Christ and His Church. OUR PARISH FAMILY NEEDS YOU! We need YOU! Our parish depends on the volunteer service of many helping hands. Adult servers for funerals & weekend Mass. Youth Servers (boys and girls 4 th grade and up, including high school) please call Deacon Frank Pemper at 262-385- 5696 Sacristans Call 414-461-6073 for more information and to offer your services! Sunday collection counters: While we call them "auditors," these folks are basically people just like you who assist with gathering up the weekend collections, counting the money, and safely depositing same at the bank. Archdiocesan and insurance regulations require that this process be done in a weekly, timely fashion by disinterested, parish volunteers--not PARISH STAFF OR EM- PLOYEES! So, this is a serious request for you to consider joining a team of fellow parishioners to expedite this necessary, weekly duty. The goal is rotating teams, so that you would not be on duty more than once every three weeks, usually Monday mornings at 8:15am. 25: Blood Drive 2-6pm in Sampon Hall 30: Welcome Hospitality after 5pm Mass for Fr. Patrick JULY 1: Welcome Hospitality after the 9 & 11am Masses 4: Fourth of July: Parish Center Closed COMBINED COLLECTIONS: CHURCH IN THE UNITED STATES Your contribution to the Combined Collections: The Church in the United States aids the work of the National Religious Retirement Office, Catholic Communication Campaign, Catholic Campaign for Human Development, Catholic University of America, and Black and Indian Mission. Please be generous in your support. You may still mail in your contribution or bring it to Mass and drop it in the collection basket. St. Margaret Mary Facilities Scheduling for 2018-19 We are making plans for facility use in the upcoming year, July 1, 2018 June 30, 2019. Any person or group wishing to use any facility except the gym should complete a request form and bring or mail it to the parish center by Friday, July 27. It is very important that each and every event has a reserved date and space to avoid undue conflict and confusion. Groups that are part of our parish community will take priority over any outside groups. The reservation forms are found in the narthex of church or you can pick them up at the parish center. Please fill it out completely so it can be processed. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Blinkhorn at 414-461-6073. Prayer Shawl Ministry Share Your Love Give that ill or homebound man, woman or child a Prayer Shawl which was blessed in church. It is a hug of love and concern from St. Margaret Mary Parish. Call Karen Valente at 464-3298. Many Thanks! Sentry Foods 414-461-5305 Thank you for supporting our bulletin! Publishing our bulletin is made possible through the generous support of our advertisers. Please patronize all of our sponsors.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin JUNE MASS & CONFESSION SCHEDULE UDPATES 4 June 24, 2018 Sunday: Vigil: Jer 1:4-10/Ps 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15, 17 [6b]/1 Pt 1:8-12/ Lk 1:5-17 Day: Is 49:1-6/Ps 139:1-3, 13-14, 14-15 [14a]/Acts 13:22-26/ Lk 1:57-66, 80 Monday: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18/Ps 60:3, 4-5, 12-13 [7b]/Mt 7:1-5 Tuesday: 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36/ Ps 48:2-3ab, 3cd-4, 10-11 [cf. 9d]/Mt 7:6, 12-14 Wednesday: 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3/Ps 119: 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 40 [33a]/ Mt 7:15-20 Thursday: 2 Kgs 24:8-17/Ps 79:1b-2, 3-5, 8, Friday: Vigil: 9 [9]/Mt 7:21-29 Acts 3:1-10/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [5a]/ Gal 1:11-20/Jn 21:15-19 Day: Acts 12:1-11/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [5b]/2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18/ Mt 16:13-19 Saturday: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19/Ps 74:1b-2, 3-5, 6-7, 20-21 [19b]/Mt 8:5-17 Next Sunday: Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24/Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11, 12, 13 [2a]/2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15/Mk 5:21-43 or 5:21-24, 35b-43 God has called Mary Rauen to eternal life. Please pray for Mary and her family and friends. May Mary and all the faithful departed rest in the peace of the Lord. As we prepare to make a transition in our parish administration you will note slight changes in the Mass & confession schedule during the month of June. Please check the bulletin or call the parish center for the most up to date information. June 26, Tuesday: NO 8:15am MASS June 27, Wednesday: NO 12noon & 6pm Confessions & No 7pm Mass. June 28, Thursday: NO 8:15 am MASS. Friday, June 29 8:15am: Raymond Hilgart + Saturday, June 30 5:00pm: Cari Kaiser Sunday, July 1 9:00am: Tom & Jim Fitzpatrick + 11:00am: Charles Rudolph + DEVOTIONS MONDAY-FRIDAY: Rosary 7:30AM MONDAY -FRIDAY: Rosary with Adoration 3:00PM TUESDAY - Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions After 8:15 AM Mass FRIDAY - Litany of the Sacred Heart after 8:15AM Mass Way of the Cross with Adoration 3:00PM SMM Divine Mercy Cenacle will meet now on 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. We participate in the 7:00 PM Mass, if possible, pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet right after Mass on those two Wednesdays a month and then meet to study, pray, share. We always welcome new members, men and women, people that are interested in the Divine Mercy message, history, apostolate, missions, own growth in being merciful. Ministry Care for the Elderly, Sick & Homebound We are a parish family. There are times when we are no longer able to come to church on a regular basis whether due to sickness or physical ailments. We have a program for the care of the sick & homebound. At this time we are particularly interested in those who might be in need of this ministry. Please contact Mary at the parish center, 461-6073 or Deacon Frank at 262-385 -5696.

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