June July 8/01/12 8/08/12 8/15/12 8/29/12 The Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 5, 2012 The Sanctuary Candle will burn July 30 August 12 for Merlin Kerkhoff at the request of Barbara Kerkhoff Mass Intentions Monday, August 6 (The Transfiguration of the Lord) 7:30am (SFX) UGrace Lasee Tuesday, August 7 (Ss Sixtus II and Cajetan) 7:30am (SFX) For the Parishioners of our Parishes 8:30am (SM) UAnne Johanski Wednesday, August 8 (St. Dominic) 7:30am (SFX) UCy Piaskowski Thursday, August 9 (St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross) 7:30am (SFX) UJohn & Emma Hendricks 8:30am (SM) UUrban & Florence Hockers Friday, August 10 (St. Lawrence) 7:30am (SFX) UFr. Tony Dolski Saturday, August 11 4:00pm (SFX) UBrian Orde 4:30pm (SM) URichard Matzke Sunday, August 12 (Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time) 8:00am (SM) UDaniel Williquette 9:00am (SFX) UKatherine Laverdiere 10:00am (SM) UJoan Janssen (at picnic site) 11:00am (SFX) UFr. Harold Beerntsen & Kevin Keyser Mass Schedule for August 11/12 Fr. Getchel: St. Francis, 4:00pm Mass 9:00am & 11:00 am Masses Seminarian Thomas Holschuh will speak at all St. Francis Xavier Masses. Fr. Meaza: St. Mary, 4:30pm Mass St. Mary, 8:00am & 10:00am Polka Mass Deacon Kevin DeCleene will be assisting at all St. Mary Masses. St. Mary Picnic Sunday, August 12 Join us for 10:00am Mass under the tent on George Street! (No Mass at church site.) Reminder: Sunday, August 12 Bake Sale Please bring all donations to the St. Mary Picnic site at Notre Dame School. There will not be bake sale goods during the 4:30pm or 8:00am Masses. Advertiser of the Week! VValley Cabinet FREE ESTIMATES 3363174 1 Mile South of De Pere on Hwy. PP St. Mary Annual Picnic Next Weekend, Sunday, August 12 10:00am 4:00pm Come for the FUN starting with a... 10:00am Polka Mass at the picnic site on George Street featuring music by Jerry Voelker and the Jolly Gents till 1:00pm. 1:00pm 3:00pm Bent Grass Bluegrass Band 4:00pm Raffle Drawing: GRAND PRIZE $3,000 CASH! 2nd Prize $500 5th Prize $200 3rd Prize $200 6th Prize $200 4th Prize $200 $$$ $$$ All Day Serving Booyah, Corn Roast, Grilled Food, Soft Serve Ice Cream, Lemon Lime Slushies, Bakery, and much more throughout the day... Silent Auction, White Elephant Sale, Kids Games and Quilt Sale. $crip Volunteers Needed at St. Mary Contact Sherry Karcz, 3362838 You may come to Mass finding the scrip table closed; we are in need of more volunteers to help sell $crip. The commitment would be approximately 1/2 hour before and after Mass once a month. You pick the weekend and you pick the Mass! Please consider volunteering! If you are interested, please contact Sherry Karcz. The miracle is not that we do this work, but that we are happy to do it. ~Mother Teresa Your Financial Stewardship at St. Mary Freely Receive...Freely Give Weekly Sacrificial Envelopes (July 28/29)...$4,487.70 Offertory Collection (July 28/29)......$580.95 Maintenance......$50.00 Envelope Budget for July 1, 2012 July 31, 2012...$45,000.00 Envelope Income thru July 29, 2012...$39,010.75 Amount needed to make budget thru July 31, 2012...$5,989.25 Special Collection (3 Masses) Sarnelli House...$1,640.95 Please Help Us Match Our $25,000 Bishop s Appeal Gift! $25,000 Gift $20,000 $15,000 $10,000 $5,000 $0 We re getting there! $8,114.46!
St. Mary and St. Francis Xavier News Religious Formation Confirmation Celebration 2012 Mike Lotto, 3372333 Mass will be on Saturday, September 8 for St. Francis and St. Mary Confirmands to celebrate Confirmation with Bishop Ricken at the 4:30pm Mass at St. Mary Church. Family members and friends who would like to enhance this celebration by singing in the choir should contact Barbara Whitcomb at 3372330 ext. 209. Adult Confirmation Robin Therese, 3372330 ext. 208 Are you an adult baptized Catholic who has received First Communion, who is active in your church and faith life, but for whatever reason, did not receive the Sacrament of Confirmation? Perhaps you weren t yet ready to say Yes to an adult faith commitment at the time, or maybe you have been asked to be a godparent or confirmation sponsor. Full initiation into the Catholic Church means receiving the three Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. It s not too late to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. St. Francis Xavier and St. Mary Parishes will be offering a series of preparation classes beginning Tuesday, September 18 through Tuesday, October 23. Adult Confirmation will be celebrated on Sunday, October 28 at the 9:00am Mass at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Green Bay. For more information or to register, please contact Robin Therese, Pastoral Associate at 3372330 (ext. 208) for more information. Our Journey of Faith Have you been attending Mass with your spouse, fiancé, a friend, but not Catholic? Baptized, but never received First Communion or Confirmation? Never been baptized? The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the process whereby adults are received into full membership with the Catholic Church. We use an adult model of learning in a small group format, which includes reading, discussion, prayer and reflection. No essays or exams. Our learning and formation process centers around the Sunday scriptures, teachings of the Catholic faith, worship, and our life experiences. The group usually meets once a week from late fall through spring and culminates with the Easter Vigil when one becomes a full member of the church through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. To learn more about the process or how you can become involved, call or write: Robin Therese (Pastoral Associate) at 3372330 (St. Mary Parish) or 3361813 (St. Francis Xavier) or rtherese@ stmarydepere.org or rtherese@stfrancisdepere.org. Scripture Readings for the week of August 6, 2012 Monday: Daniel 7:910, 1314/2 Peter 1:1619/ Mark 9:210 Tuesday: Jeremiah 30:12, 1215, 1822/ Matthew 14:2236 or 15:12, 1014 Wednesday: Jeremiah 31:17/Matthew 15:2128 Thursday: Jeremiah 31:3134/Matthew 16:1323 Friday: 2 Corinthians 9:610/John 12:2426 Saturday: Habakkuk 1:122:4/Matthew 17:1420 Sunday: 1 Kings 19:48/Ephesians 4:305:2/ John 6:4151 African Children s Choir We are excited to welcome the African Children s Choir, at St. Mary Parish Saturday September 15 and 16! This is a concert you will not want to miss! The children melt the hearts of audiences with their charming smiles, beautiful voices and lively African songs and dances. The program features wellloved ethnic songs, Gospel spirituals and contemporary favorites. Nearly every performance is concluded with a thunderous standing ovation. In spite of the tragedy that has marred their young lives, the children are radiant with hope, musically gifted and wonderfully entertaining. There will be a Free Will Offering collection during the concert. All proceeds go to the continued development and support of the African Children s Choir Programs. The Choir s international educational endeavor provides unique training for the children. Once Choir members have completed a concert tour, they will return back to their homeland with the tools necessary for bettering their future. Volunteers: Host families are needed for the children and care takers. If your family would like the opportunity to host 3 4 children and 1 adult please call the Parish Office. Volunteers are needed the night of the concert as well. If you are available to help during the concert please contact Laurie in the Parish Office at 3372330. Employment Opportunity St. Francis Xavier Parish De Pere is seeking a parttime accountant, 24 hours per week. Primary responsibilities include accounts payable, payroll, general ledger accounting, financial reporting and maintenance of parishioner data base. A minimum of an Associate Degree in Accounting or equivalent is required as well as proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Qualified candidates will possess the ability to work well with parish staff and parishioners and have excellent communication skills. Email resume to lschumacher@stfrancisdepere.org or mail to: Business Administrator, St. Francis Xavier Parish, 220 S. Michigan St., De Pere, WI 54115.
Prepare for Sacraments July/August Baptism Preparation Class St. Mary, 3372330/St. Francis, 3361813 The July and August preparation classes for infant baptism will be Saturday, August 11 at 9:00am. Parents are urged to attend this session early in their pregnancy when they have more time to reflect and prepare for their child s baptism. Please call the Parish Office to sign up for class and to schedule your child s baptism. Bathed in Grace... Take the Plunge! The St. Francis/St. Mary Baptism Preparation Team is looking for 4 new couples to join their team to prepare parents that desire the Sacrament of Baptism for their child. This is a twice a year commitment where you choose the time and day. Interested couples are invited to an informational meeting and social on: Tuesday, August 21 at 7:00pm. Please call Jen at 3376614 to RSVP or if you are interested. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Women s Book Club The Handbook for Catholic Moms: Nurturing Your Heart, Mind, Body and Soul by Lisa M. Hendey, creator of Catholic Mom.com. All women are welcome. Wednesday, August 22 at 6:30pm Fr. Dolski Center RSVP to: ndmomsprayer@gmail.com Drawing from the deep tradition of the Catholic faith, Lisa Hendey coaches Catholic moms in how to care for themselves heart, mind, body and soul so that they can better love and care for their families, their neighbors, and their Church. With warmth and wisdom, Hendey creates an environment where Catholic moms can reflect peacefully upon oftencompetitive topics like parenting style, types of schooling, and working outside the home. By sharing her own story, Hendey inspires readers to better balance their own needs with the demands of family life and faith commitment. Lisa shares stories from her personal life as a wife and mother, as well as stories contributed by Catholic moms and families from around the country. Mt. Olivet Cemetery Irene Chaney has been hired as the Mt. Olivet secretary. For information on the cemetery, please call the St. Francis Parish office at 3361813. An Advertising Opportunity Would you like to advertise your business with St. Mary or St. Francis? The parish bulletin is a great advertising opportunity and at the same time a great way to support your parish. On the reverse side of the bulletin are the current businesses that advertise. The price is reasonable and 500 bulletins are published weekly promoting your business. If you would like to advertise or for more information, please call Diane at the St. Mary Parish Office, 3372330 ext. 205 or Laura at the St. Francis Parish Office, 3361813. Area Events Celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help. On Wednesday, August 15, the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, you are invited to Mass at the Diocesan Marian Shrine, The Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help. Join Bishop David Ricken for this special celebration. The Mass will be outside at 10:00am, Benediction and Rosary Procession will follow the Mass. Please bring your own lawn chairs. Directions: Hwy. 57 North from Green Bay to County Trunk K. Turn East on K and travel 6 miles to the Shrine. The Shrine is one mile East of Champion. Rock the Lakes, Green Bay Leicht Memorial Park 128 Dousman St., Green Bay Saturday, August 18 Sunday, August 19 Two full days of highenergy music and fun for the whole family! Free Admission Events begin at 4:00pm A message from Franklin Graham each evening! Holy Name Retreat House Father John Girotti will be directing a two day retreat at Holy Name Retreat House on Chambers Island in Door County, August 2829. The theme is How to Raise Saints! This retreat is open to all adults over 18. For more information call 2728296.
Youth/School News Notre Dame Academy Schedule & Textbook pickup days for NDA students are scheduled for Wednesday, August 8 (last name AK) and Thursday, August 9 (last name LZ) from 9:00am 2:00pm. Students can pickup their class schedules, textbooks and take their school pictures. For complete information, go at www.notredameacademy.com. Mark your calendar: The Triton Golf Classic will be held on Monday, August 13 at Oneida Golf and Country Club. Contact Minnie Bouche, at 4296114 for information. St. Mary Summer Picnic August 12 from 10 4 Location: Notre Dame Elementary School on George Street 10am Polka Mass under the tent 11am 1pm: music by Jerry Voelker Polka Band 1pm 3pm: music by Bent Grass 11am 4pm: corn roast, booyah, brats, burgers, games, bakery, silent auction, white elephant. The St. Mary Quilters will be raffling an extra large quilt during the picnic inside Notre Dame Elementary School. They will also have the quilt at church for the 4:30pm and 8:00am Masses on August 11/12 for those who are unable to attend the picnic. Middle School and High School Students: Looking for a fun service project? This is it! You are needed for running fun games, handing out cool prizes and listening to Rock n music. It will be the place to be with friends while serving our community and making the St. Mary picnic an awesome time for other kids. Sunday, August 12, available are 1 hour shifts from 11:00am to 4:00pm, it s your choice. Hello parents: Do you want to get a jumpstart on those service hours before the busy new school year begins? This is the perfect opportunity for an easy, fun family friendly event. Going out of town the day of the picnic? No problem, it can still work for you! Visit:www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0E4EA5AB2CAB9 picnic to sign up, you will find the time and area that will be the perfect fit for you! Check it out! Altar Servers Needed St. Mary is looking for Altar Servers grades 4th and up. If you are interested in being trained to be an altar server or would like more information please call Fr. Getchel or Laurie at the Parish Office, 3372330. Notre Dame of De Pere / GRACE System (3371103Elementary School, 3371115Middle School) We are accepting family registrations for the 2012/13 school year. Please log onto www.gracesystem.org then click on Parent/Student Resources. If you are a new family and are interested in registering your child or you would like more information about our school, please contact the school. Notre Dame of De Pere Tuition Assistance is available for the 20122013 school year. We welcome all parish families to consider Notre Dame as a viable option for your children or grandchildren. A generous tuition assistance program is available thanks to fellow parish families who feel strongly that no parish families should be turned away due to financial concerns. Call Jeff Kaftan @ 3371103 to set up your private tour. Notre Dame $avings Cards The Notre Dame Class of 2013 is selling $avings Cards for $10. This card provides discounts to local De Pere businesses, some up to 20% off purchases... PLUS the card is valid for a year. Proceeds support the 8th grade trip to Camp UNahLiYa. Cards can be purchased at the scrip table after all Masses or in the Parish Offices. Pray Hard, Play Hard at Camp Tekawitha Saturday, September 8, 2012, 10:30am to 7:00pm A family day filled with fun, food and faith! For families of all ages and stages. Activities include: sailing, canoeing, games, prayer, scavenger hunt, arts and crafts and Sunday Mass. The day is cosponsored by the Diocesan departments of Youth Ministry, Young Adult Ministry, Adult Faith Formation, and Family & Married Life. The cost is $5.00 per person, children under 3, Free! Please bring a picnic lunch for your family or lunches can be purchased; please reserve ahead. Supper is included in the cost. Advanced registration is required by August 27, 2012; information and reservation forms are available at www.gbdioc.org/educationportal/youthministry. Please contact Shelia or 2728430, sschaut@gbdioc.org for more information. Helping Others When it comes to helping others, some people stop at nothing. Unknown Provided by Thoughts about God
You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last. John 15:16 In only a matter of weeks, the 2012 school year will begin. At this time, the Diocese of Green Bay will send 27 seminarians away for priestly formation. As we create and maintain a prayerful culture of vocation, we ask that you keep priestly vocations on the top of your list of intentions. This past June, two men were ordained for our Diocese. These two priests, Fr. Ryan Krueger and Fr. William Van Dynhoven, are a great gift to our Diocese and graciously responded to the voice of Jesus in a profound way. Thank you again for your part in their vocation and education. As the number of seminarians continues to increase, so does our need to support them. Please consider making a generous gift this year. Your gift makes such a difference and is used to fund the educational needs of our seminarians. This year, we expect these costs to exceed $800,000. To support these fine men, our parish invites you to give to the Seminarian Collection during the month of August. The next two weekends Seminarian Tom Holschuh has been invited to speak about his call to priesthood. He will be at St. Francis Xavier the weekend of August 11 & 12 and at St. Mary the weekend of August 18 & 19. Please keep our adopted seminarians in prayer throughout the year. Jacob Rudd St. Jude the Apostle Parish, Oshkosh Birthday: October 6 St. John Vianney College Seminary 2115 Summit Ave. # 3833 St. Paul, MN 55105 College III Matt Rappl St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, Neenah Birthday: March 23 St. John Vianney College Seminary 2115 Summit Ave. #3493 St. Paul, MN 55109 College III Deacon Michael Warden SS. Peter & Paul Parish, Green Bay Birth Date: October 22 Mundelein Seminary 1000 E. Maple Ave. Mundelein, IL 60060 Theology IV Deacon Alvan Amadi St. Francis Xavier, DePere Birthday: October 5 Mundelein Seminary 1000 E. Maple Ave. Mundelein, IL 60060 Theology IV Thank you for being a real support to our seminarians. As more priests are ordained, we will truly embrace what it means to be Called to be Holy, Fully Engaged, Fully Alive.