June 24, 2018 The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist Nativity of Mary Rectory 31 3 E. W ALL S TR EE T J A NE SVI LLE, WI SC O N SI N 5 35 4 5-30 4 7 313 E. Wall Street Janesville, WI 53545-3047 Phone... (608) 752-7861 Father Rob Butz. (608) 620-9910 Fax... (608) 758-0720 Website... www.nativitymary.org Pastor...Rev. Robert Butz Email: pastor@nativitymary.org Dir. of Liturgy... Bob Craig Email: liturgy@nativitymary.org Coord. Religious Ed...Kathy Hookham Email: re@nativitymary.org Business Manager... Arwen Twitchett Email: accounts@nativitymary.org Parish Secretary.....Sharlet Collins Email: psec@nativitymary.org St. Mary School 307 E. Wall Street Janesville, WI 53545-3047 Phone... (608) 754-5221 Principal...Matthew Parish Secretary...Sue Vodak & Sue Dickman Religious Education Phone... (608) 752-7861 Prayer Network Mary Ann Venable..(608) 754-5284 Nativity of Mary... Sat. 4:30 pm Sun. 8:30 & 10:30 am St. Patrick... Sat. 4:00 pm St. John Vianney... Sat. 5:00 pm Sun. 8:15 & 9:45 am St. William... Sat. 4:00 pm Sun. 8:00 & 10:30 am St. Mary - Milton... Sat. 4:00 pm Sun. 9:00 am We, the Catholic family of Nativity of Mary, are empowered by the Holy Spirit to be disciples of Jesus Christ. Through worship, the sacraments, fellowship, evangelization and outreach, we will share the word of Christ in our community. -Mission Statement
Kids Korner News & Notes Sharing the Gospel SCRIP FOR SUMMER At a very old age Elizabeth and her husband, Zechariah prayed for a son. When Zechariah did not believe that God could give them a baby, God took away his voice. After their baby was born, Zechariah agreed to name him John. Then God gave him his voice back. Believe that God can answer your prayers. If others say that what you are trying to do is impossible, remember all things are possible with God. SCRIP cards are available for purchase after Mass twice per month.. next up, the weekend of July 7th/8th and 21st/22nd. If you find you can t make your purchase after Mass, SCRIP can be picked up at the rectory Monday thru Thursday from 10 am-2 pm, generally. Please call that morning before making the trip to be sure someone will be available to assist you 752-7861. Prayer Lord, help me do what others believe is impossible. Thank you for supporting your parish and school! Something to Draw Draw Elizabeth and Zechariah with their new baby boy, John the Baptist. Simply Giving Mission for the Week I will help my brother and sister do something that is difficult for them. St. Mary Parish offers a variety of ways for you to make donations to the church. Weekly envelope packets are mailed out when you register. Temporary envelopes are available at the church office or simply put your donation into a plain white envelope with your name on the front. Your donation will be credited to your account for tax purposes. You can make donations with your credit card. (Visa and Master Card are accepted) You can also sign up for automatic withdrawal from your checking or savings account. Both of these options are secure and in each case you will not have to worry about transporting your donation envelope to mass on Sunday. Using your credit card or automatic withdrawal can be done regularly at the beginning of the month, the middle of the month or donate semi-monthly and have the payment drawn twice a month. Credit card transactions and automatic withdrawal transactions can be arranged by filling out a form and bringing it to the church office or calling Arwen Twitchett at 752-7861 extension 11. Whatever way you choose to support your parish financially, we thank you for helping to care for your parish. Money Matters Money Counts for 2017-2018 2 Week 51 06-18-2018 YTD Received Budgeted Variance 11,822.55 $607,726.16 9,536.98 661,847.89 2,285.57-54,121.73
Focus on Faith Please Pray For Our Parishioners: Barbara Allen, Bill, Bill Bever, Valerie Boggs, Noah Cotter, Jeanette Durant, Linda Fredell, LeeAnn Gilligan, Gerri, Jackie H., Geraldine Hilt, Alice Jensen, Robert McCann, Cory Musil, Max Rammer, Phyllis Rice, Madelynn Schieve, Colleen Schroeder, Kelly Dooley Trewartha, Peter Weirich, Lola Williams, Avalon Widner, Lucille Willegal, James Zillmer Sacraments Anointing of the Sick: Traveling Chalice Any questions regarding our Traveling Chalice program may be directed to: Colleen at 868-6386 OR irishcatholic56@gmail.com. Infant Baptism: Registered members of the parish are welcome to arrange for their baby s baptism by signing up for the necessary preparation program for parents. RCIA Please call anytime if you would like to discuss Catholicism and see how joining the Church may offer you a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. Catholic Women s Club Contact Jan Bier at 752-4387 for more information. Knights of Columbus Meetings held 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm. Contact Greg Kraft at 754-5615 for more information. Bulletin Deadline Fridays at 12:00 noon. Please contact the Rectory at 752-7861. 3 Scripture The Nativity of St. John the Baptist They made signs, asking his father what he wished him to be called. He asked for a tablet and wrote, "John is his name," and all were amazed. Immediately his mouth was opened, his tongue freed, and he spoke blessing God. - Lk 1:62-64 ************************************************************** 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. Readings for Sunday, June 24, 2018 The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist Is 49:1-6 / Acts 13:22-26 / Lk 1:57-66, 80 Readings for Next Sunday, July 1, 2018 Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time Wis 1:13-15, 2:23-24 / 2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15 / Mk 5:21-43 Would You Like A Pastoral Visit? REMINDER: If you, a family member or someone you know is confined or hospitalized and would benefit from a pastoral visit, please contact your parish office and let them know. Staff does not always know of hospital admissions for a variety of reasons and often has no way of knowing of other situations in which a parish contact would be beneficial.
What s Happening Artisans! Creative folks needed to fashion old windows and other objects into garden décor to be auctioned at our Fall Festival in September. If you d like to participate, please call Joe Viertel 754-2144. Please join us for an interesting evening discussion and friendship. New date! Please note that we are changing our discussion dates; beginning in June we will meet on the third Monday of the month at 6:30 pm at the rectory. We will be taking off the month of August and start up again in September. July 16th Nightingale by Kristen Hannah. We will follow the discussion with a com parison between Kristen Hannah s two books Winter Garden and the Nightingale. August no book club. September 17th Mark your calendars. The book will be announced at the July meeting. Centering Prayer A Centering Prayer Group meets each Monday morning at 11am in the Nativity House of St. Mary Nativity Church. We invite you to come and join us for this half hour of prayer. Centering Prayer is silent prayer which facilitates the development of contemplative prayer by preparing our body, mind and spirit to cooperate with this gift. It is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer; it simply puts other kinds of prayer into a new and fuller perspective. During this time of prayer, we consent to God s Presence and Action within. We invite you to come and check out the process and see if this kind of prayer helps you to become more deeply engaged with the Mystery of God s Presence. For more information call Sr. Connie 608-563-0783. For information, please contact Colleen at 868-6386 or irishcatholic56@gmail.com. Faith Sharing Group Come join our Tuesday morning group, 10:30 AM-Noon. We offer scripture discussion (Sunday s readings) as well as prayer and friendship. Contact Rose for more information 754-8451. SERVER APPRECIATION DAY THURSDAY, JULY 19th St. Elizabeth s Nursing Home is in need of volunteers. We are looking for caring and compassionated individuals to be a part of the St. Elizabeth Home Family. While answering phones, greeting visitors and visiting with our residents you are able to be a positive presence in our Home and a ray of sunshine to brighten our resident s days. You can volunteer with a friend or by yourself, weekly or monthly, whatever fits your schedule. Please contact Athena at (608) 752-6709 at extension 108 to set up your orientation. We thank you for your service and look forward to welcoming you to our family! The combined Knights of Columbus councils of St. Mary's and St. Patrick's will honor the altar servers of our parishes with a ball park picnic at Telfar Park in Beloit. The event will include a picnic / tailgate party in the parking lot and the Beloit Snappers baseball game. Servers will be free, others including family members and men interested in the KC will be $10 including the tailgate picnic and admission to the game. Call Greg Kraft at 608-754-5615. LOST & FOUND Please check the Lost & Found box in the church vestibule. These are items that have been found in the church over the past year or so. We will dispose of any unclaimed items at the end of July. 4
What s Happening Music at Holy Name Heights Organ Recital The Schmelzer Memorial Organ Thomas Fielding, D. Mus. from St. Augustine Cathedral in Kalamazoo, Michigan Thursday, July 19 at 7 PM Holy Name Chapel 702 S High Point Road in Madison Admission is free. A freewill offering will be accepted. The chapel is air-conditioned & wheelchair accessible. For more information visit madisondiocese.org/organ The year 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of Pope Paul VI's important encyclical letter Humanae Vitae, on human life and the regulation of human birth. The Diocese of Madison is celebrating this anniversary with a special event on Saturday, July 21, 2018, featuring guest speaker Dr. Janet Smith, one of the world's leading experts on Humanae Vitae and related topics. In Search of Young Adults! SPIRITUS is seeking Catholic men, 21-29 years of age, to join the SPIRITUS missionary team this August. SPIRITUS ignites the faith in thousands of young Catholics through retreats and parish youth ministry each year! Missionaries live in community and travel to parishes and schools throughout Wisconsin; they receive training, formation, spiritual direction, lodging, food, a monthly allowance, health insurance and a $2,000 stipend upon completion of the 9-month program. It is a unique opportunity to serve our Lord and help young Catholics grow in faith. Visit www.spiritusministries.org, contact Andrea at andreaschool@spiritusministries.org, or (920) 722-8918 at extension 5 for more information. Where: St. Mar ia Gor etti Parish 5313 Flad Avenue in Madison When: Satur day, J uly 21st The event begins with Mass at 7:00 pm, followed by Dr. Smith's talk and some light refreshments. SPIRITUS Igniting Faith in Catholic Youth Janet E. Smith is the author of several books and many articles. Her latest book is Self-Gift: Humanae Vitae and the Thought of John Paul II. Ignatius Press will soon be publishing a second collection of articles written by others on Humanae Vitae entitled Why Humanae Vitae is Still Right: A Reader. Do you hear a call to increase your life of prayer and deepen your spirituality? We are Secular Carmelites. We are men, women, single, and married. We respond to God s call. Our charism is to pray for the church. We study the Carmelite saints. We meet monthly at St. John Vianney Parish, in Janesville, Wisconsin. For additional information please send an email to OurLadyStarSea@gmail.com She served three terms as a consulter to the Pontifical Council on the Family and also served as a member of the Anglican Roman Catholic International Commission for eight years. She has received two honorary doctorates and several other awards for scholarship and service. Prof. Smith has appeared on the Geraldo show, Fox Morning News, CNN International, CNN Newsroom. AlJazeera and has done many shows for various series on EWTN. More that two million copies of her talk Contraception, W hy Not have been distributed. 5
Mass Intentions Sunday, June 24 8:30 AM Parishioners of Nativity of Mary 10:30 AM Howard Liston Monday, June 25 No Mass Tuesday, June 26 12:10 PM Richard Lucey 9 Years Wednesday, June 27 8:15 AM Patrick Finn Thursday, June 28 8:15 AM Phil Reuter Friday, June 29 8:15 AM Charles Steed Saturday, June 30 4:30 PM Richard McCann Sunday, July 1 8:30 AM Patrick Finn 10:30 AM Parishioners of Nativity of Mary = Living Cluster Corner ALL ACTIVITIES ARE OPEN TO MEMBERS OF ANY PARISH IN THE CLUSTER June 25 11:00 AM Centering Prayer, Nativity of Mary, Nativity House June 26 10:30 AM Faith Sharing Group, Nativity of Mary, Nativity House June 26 6-7 PM Adoration, St. John Vianney June 29 8:45-9:45 AM Adoration, Nativity of Mary June 29 9 AM-Noon Adoration, St. John Vianney July 2 10:30 AM-2 PM Catholic Charities/Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry, St. John Vianney 11:30-12:30 Registration, 12:30-2 Food Distribution All in need are welcome. Parish Event Calendar Monday, June 25 11:00 AM Centering Prayer, Nativity House Tuesday, June 26 10:30 AM Faith Sharing Group, Nativity House 5:00-6:00 PM Reconciliation, Church Wednesday, June 27 7:00 PM Cantor Practice Friday, June 29 8:45-9:45 AM Holy Hour (Adoration), Church Saturday, June 30 9:30-10:30 AM Reconciliation, Church Sunday, July 1 9:30 AM Knights of Columbus Rosary, Church Monday 6/25 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 7/1 Nativity of Mary 12:10 pm 8:15 am 8:15 am 8:15 am 4:30 pm 8:30 & 10:30 am St. John Vianney 8:15 am 5:15 pm 8:15 am 8:15 am 8:15 am 8:15 am 5:00 pm 8:15 & 9:45 am St. Patrick 4:00 pm 7:30 & 10:00 am 1:00 pm en Español St. William 7:30 am 7:30 am 4:00 pm 8:00 & 10:30 am St. Mary s Hospital St. Elizabeth Nursing Home St. Elizabeth Manor Footville 2:00 pm 3:30 pm 7:00 am 7:00 am 7:00 am 9:15 am 9:15 am 9:15 am 9:15 am 9:15 am 11:00 am