APRIL 14, 2019 PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD OUR PARISH Masses Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil... 5:00pm Sunday... 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00am Daily Mass Schedule Monday-Friday... 6:30am Tuesday & Friday... 8:00am (school days only) Saturday... 8:00am Reconciliation Friday... 2:00pm-5:00pm Saturday... 8:30am Please check the weekly bulletin for changes to this schedule. Seasonal Tri-Parish Reconciliation Services are listed in the bulletin. Holy Days Mary Mother of God... Jan. 1 Assumption... Aug. 15 All Saints... Nov. 1 Immaculate Conception... Dec. 8 Christmas... Dec. 25 Mass schedules for Holy Days are announced in the bulletin. Parish Address 1260 Church Street, Elm Grove, 53122 Phone: 262-782-4575 Website: stmaryeg.org Parish Office Hours Monday-Thursday.. 8:30am-4:00pm Friday... 8:30am-noon School Address 13000 Juneau Blvd. Elm Grove, 53122 Phone: 262-782-7057 Website: stmaryeg.org St. Mary s Thrift Shop 262-784-6644 Mission Statement We are a community of believers who strive to be faithful and to teach the truth of the Roman Catholic Church. We see beauty in the sacramental life of the Church, especially in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and in adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. We promote goodness in this world, following the example of our Blessed Mother, our Lady of the Visitation, by serving the needs of others.
THE PARISH 1260 Church Street Elm Grove, WI 53122 Phone... 262-782-4575 Fax... 262-782-0677 Thrift Shop... 262-784-6644 Website... stmaryeg.org Staff Pastor... Fr. Peter Berger Associate Pastor... Fr. John Gibson Assisting Priest... Fr. David Filut Deacon... Richard Piontek Deacon... Dick Niggemann niggemannr@archmil.org Director of Finance... Cheryl Peters cpeters@stmaryeg.org Finance Asst./Bulletin... Nora Mihm nmihm@stmaryeg.org Office Manager... Jenny Dascoli jdascoli@stmaryeg.org Human Concerns... Mary Sue Protz msprotz@stmaryeg.org Administrative Asst... Chris Kinzy ckinzy@stmaryeg.org Director of Music... Julie Cucunato jcucunato@stmaryeg.org Catholic Formation Director... Josh Dieterich jdieterich@stmaryeg.org Co-Director... Elizabeth Harrison eharrison@stmaryeg.org Cemetery Sexton... Mike George mgeorge@stmaryeg.org Receptionist... Kandice Klapperich klklapperich@stmaryeg.org Receptionist... Heidi Steigerwald hsteigerwald@stmaryeg.org Trustee... Gordon Giampietro Trustee... James Carrig THE SCHOOL 13000 Juneau Blvd. Elm Grove, WI 53122 Phone... 262-782-7057 Fax... 262-782-0677 Website... stmaryeg.org Principal... Mary Tretow mtretow@stmaryeg.org Secretary... Kris Dries kdries@stmaryeg.org The Family Rosary is April 14 While meditating upon the mysteries of the holy Rosary, we experience the life, passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Rosary is a prayer with incredible power which has been encouraged by numerous saints and popes. In his Apostolic Letter on the Most Holy Rosary, Pope John Paul II states that praying these mysteries puts us in living communion with Jesus through the heart of His Mother. As a prayer for peace, the Rosary is also, and always has been, a prayer of and for the family. Dear brothers and sisters! A prayer so easy and yet so rich truly deserves to be rediscovered by the Christian community. Rediscover the Rosary in the light of Scripture, in harmony with the Liturgy, and in the context of your daily lives. It is up to us, as a community, to pass this beautiful tradition onto the next generation. Come, bring your children and join your parish family this Sunday, April 14, and the second Sunday of every month, at 5pm in the church. It only takes 30 minutes of your time but will establish a family tradition and gift your children with a lasting devotion. If you would like to help lead a small part of the Family Rosary, please contact Liz Pesci, 262-501-0338 or elizabeth.pesci@gmail.com or Mia Giampietro, 262-385-5477 or miagordon@att.net. Greetings St. Mary s Class of 1976! SMV class of 1976 is looking to find all of their classmates for a reunion this August 10. If you are a graduate from that class or you know someone who is, could you please send their contact information (email preferred) to Maria Garino at garinom@chiaramonte.com. Adoration Chapel Lent has given us the chance to think about the great sacrifices Christ has made for us and how He helps us in our journey through life. It is only in being united with Him that we can attain eternal happiness. If I have everything but Christ I have nothing; if I have nothing but Christ I have everything. (words of St. Bonaventure) Today is the beginning of the holiest week of the year. What are you going to do to make it a truly holy week for you and your family? Attend the liturgical services that are scheduled. Spend time with Jesus in the St. Mary s Perpetual Adoration Chapel a truly inspirational, peaceful place to meditate on the sufferings, death and resurrection of Christ, and an appropriate to offer Him the thanks He is due for giving His life for you! PLEASE NOTE that in keeping with church regulations, the Chapel will be closed from 6pm on Holy Thursday, April 18th until approximately 10pm on Holy Saturday. We Need Coverage: Mondays 1-2am, Call Mary Rhomberg, 262-347-9004 2-3am, Call Mary Rhomberg, 262-347-9004 Tuesdays 6-7pm, Call Kay Eberle, 262-786-5842. Fridays 11am-12pm, 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th weeks. Call Rita Dragani, 262-796-1162. Saturdays 8-9am, Call Nancy Frazer, 262-786-0617. 10-11am, Call Nancy Frazer, 262-786-0617. 7-8pm every other week, Call Nancy Frazer, 262-786-0617. You may also sign up online on our website, stmaryeg.org/perpetual-adoration.html. ST. MARY S VISITATION 2 PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
MASS INTENTIONS Monday, April 15, Monday of Holy Week 6:30am Pat Keller Tuesday, April 16, Tuesday of Holy Week 6:30am Fehr Malloy 8:00am John & Elizabeth Fobair (anniversary) Wednesday, April 17, Wednesday of Holy Week 6:30am Rita Arnold Thursday, April 18, Holy Thursday 9:45am Living Stations of the Cross 7:00pm Mass of the Lord s Supper 10:00pm Night Prayer Friday, April 19, Good Friday 12:30pm The Lord s Passion Saturday, April 20, Holy Saturday 9:00am Blessing of the Easter Food 8:15pm Easter Vigil Sunday, April 21, Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord 7:30am Parishioners 9:00am Parishioners 11:00am Parishioners WEEKDAY MINISTERS Sacristan: Rick Rehlinger Lector: Diane Wycklendt Eucharistic Minister: Tony Ziebert and Sr. Dorothy Server: Rick Rehlinger READINGS Readings for the Week of April 14, 2019 Sunday: Lk 19:28-40 (37)/Is 50:4-7/Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24 [2a]/ Phil 2:6-11/Lk 22:14--23:56 or 23:1-49 Monday: Is 42:1-7/Ps 27:1, 2, 3, 13-14 [1a]/Jn 12:1-11 Tuesday: Is 49:1-6/Ps 71:1-2, 3-4a, 5ab-6ab, 15 and 17 [cf. 15ab]/Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a/Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31 and 33-34 [14c]/Mt 26:14-25 Thursday: Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9/Ps 89:21-22, 25 and 27 [2]/Rv 1:5-8/Lk 4:16-21 Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14/Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18 [cf. 1 Cor 10:16]/1 Cor 11:23-26/Jn 13:1-15 Friday: Is 52:13--53:12/Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25 [Lk 23:46]/Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9/Jn 18:1--19:42 Saturday: Vigil: Gn 1:1--2:2 or 1:1, 26-31a/Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35 [30] or Ps 33:4-5, 6-7, 12-13, 20-22 [5b]/Gn 22:1-18 or 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18/Ps 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11 [1]/Ex 14:15--15:1/Ex 15:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 17-18 [1b]/Is 54:5-14/Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13 [2a]/Is 55:1-11/Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 [3]/Bar 3:9-15, 32--4:4/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [Jn 6:68c]/Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28/Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3, 4 [42:2] or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 [3] or Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19 [12a]/Rom 6:3-11/Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23/Lk 24:1-12 Holy Thursday Volunteers Needed We are looking for volunteers to participate in the Washing of the Feet on Holy Thursday, April 18 at the 7pm Mass. The Washing of the Feet is an important ritual in the Easter Triduum. It requires no extra practice. You will receive details explaining the ritual and will need to arrive by 6:35pm to check in and receive final instruction. If you would like to participate, please contact Jenny Dascoli at jdascoli@stmaryeg.org or 262-782-4485. Thank you for your prayerful consideration. REGISTRATION & SACRAMENTS Parish Registration St. Mary s Visitation is always happy to welcome new members! If you are interested in joining the parish, please call the Parish Office, 262-782-4575 or email Nora Mihm, nmihm@stmaryeg.org to make an appointment. Baptism Preparation Children ages 6 and under: Those seeking to have children baptized should be registered, active members of St. Mary s Visitation Parish. Parents who request baptism for a child are expected to complete a preparation class. It is offered bi-monthly. The scheduled classes for 2019 include: Saturday, May 4 th from 10:30-11:30am in church Saturday, July 6 th from 10:30-11:30am in church It is generally easier if the preparation is done before the birth of the child. If you have attended a session within the last five years, it is not necessary to retake the class. To schedule a baptism, please view the baptism dates on the parish website, www.stmaryeg.org/baptism. Please contact Jenny Dascoli at 262-782-4485 or jdascoli@stmaryeg.org for more information or to register for the baptism class. Children ages 6-12: Please contact Josh Dieterich, 262-782 -4575 or jdieterich@stmaryeg.org. Adults ages 12 and up: Adults who wish to join the Catholic Church and were not baptized can participate in the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). Please contact Josh Dieterich, Director of Catholic Formation, 262-782- 4575 or jdieterich@stmaryeg.org. The Sacrament of Matrimony The Catholic Church takes preparation for the Sacrament of Matrimony very seriously. Generally at least 6 months should be allowed for this preparation. Engaged couples themselves should call the parish office to schedule an appointment to discuss their plans. Marriage can take place any day of the week, although Saturday is generally preferred by couples. Sunday weddings are possible, but a wedding Mass is not allowed for such occasions. The Sacrament of the Sick The Sacrament of the Sick is available every Monday after the 6:30am Mass. Please stop by the sacristy prior to Mass to let the priest know. Members of the parish facing surgery or other medical procedures or tests are invited to receive this Sacrament prior to their appointment. If you know of someone who is in the hospital or who would like a visit from a Parish staff member, please call the Parish Office. APRIL 14, 2019 3 ST. MARY S VISITATION
PARISH CALENDAR On the evening of Holy Thursday Lent comes to an end, and we enter into the Three Days that are the center of our year. Sunday, April 14 Feed the Hungry 5pm Family Rosary, Church Monday, April 15 9am-4pm 9am Centering Prayer Group, Senior Center 2:30pm Choir Practice, Church On These Three Days, the Church is at its best. Tuesday, April 16 9am-4pm 3pm Youth Ministry Core Meeting, Attic 6pm Choir Practice 6:30pm RCIA, Attic In song, scripture, and ritual we proclaim the heart of what we believe and celebrate throughout the year. We gather often at church and at home to reflect on the central reality of our faith, the death and resurrection of Jesus. These are the high holy days of Christianity. Wednesday, April 17 Thrift Shop Closed 7am Reconciliation, Church 10am Good Grief, Atrium Library You are invited to make these Three Days different from all the other days of the year. Adults in the community are invited to plan ahead so that the entire time from Holy Thursday evening until the Easter Vigil is free of social engagements, free even of work, free of entertainment, free of meals except for the simplest nourishment. Thursday, April 18 9am-6pm 9:45am Living Stations of the Cross, Church 12pm Parish Office Closes. Friday, April 19 Parish Office and Thrift Shop Closed 9:30am Holy Dusters, Church 9:30am Kiwanis Golden K of EG, Senior Center 6:30pm Stations of the Cross, Church Holy Thursday April 18 9:45am Living Stations of The Cross by students 7pm Mass of the Lord s Supper 10pm Night Prayer Good Friday April 19 Saturday, April 20 7-8am AA Meeting, Senior Center 9am-1pm 12:30pm Good Friday Liturgy The Lord s Passion 6:30pm Stations of the Cross Holy Saturday April 20 Sunday, April 21 Happy Easter 9am Blessing of Easter Food 8:15pm Easter Vigil Easter Sunday April 21 Masses are at 7:30am, 9am and 11am CAPUCHIN LENTEN SOCK DRIVE Adoration Chapel March 6 April 21, 2019 The chapel will be closed from 6pm on Holy Thursday until approximately 10pm on Holy Saturday. Parish Office Hours The parish offices will be closed from noon on Holy Thursday, April 18 until 8:30am on Tuesday, April 23rd. Collections WHY? Socks are the most requested and least donated item at homeless shelters. Everyone deserves warm, dry feet! WHAT KIND? NEW! Infant, Child and Adult sizes. Dark colors preferred. DROP OFF? Atrium. Look for the barrel marked Sock Drive near the Kiosk. Thank you! ST. MARY S VISITATION The Holy Thursday collection will benefit St. Mary s Visitation Human Concerns Committee. The Good Friday collection benefits the Holy Land. Please be as generous as you can. 4 PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
SCHOOL CALENDAR Ordination Banns Tuesday, April 16 8am All School Mass 2:50pm Bricks 4 Kidz, Makerspace For the Order of the Diaconate Patrick Joseph Magnor Wednesday, April 17 5:11/Spirit Wear Day Good Friday Veneration of the Cross Thursday, April 18 9:45am Living Stations of the Cross, Church 11am Dismissal In the Preface for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, we pray: Father, You decreed that we should be saved through the wood of the cross. The tree of our defeat became our tree of victory; where life was lost, there life has been restored through Christ our Lord. Friday, April 19-Friday, April 26 Easter Break The Church s custom of venerating the wood of the cross began at Jerusalem where the true cross was found in the early part of the 4th century. Since then, every generation of the faithful has longed to Behold the wood of the cross, on which is hung our salvation. The Good Friday liturgy calls for veneration of the cross, not the crucifix; that we focus on the wood, on the tree the instrument of salvation. Christ restored creation by means of the very material which caused its fall. The tree of our defeat became our tree of victory. When we gaze upon the cross, we fix our eyes on the sign of victory over sin and death. In our veneration of the cross on Good Friday, we will be in living contact with the one, undivided Church of past centuries; with the ancient Jerusalem Church; and with Calvary itself. (Patrick Regan, O.S.B.) CATHOLIC FORMATION NEWS First Communion Is Sunday, May 5th St. Mary s Thrift Shop Just a reminder for families of all First Communicants, the rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, May 1 from 77:45pm in church. The First Communion ceremony is Sunday, May 5th at 1:30pm. The children should arrive at church by 1:15pm to line up in the parish basement. Please notify Elizabeth Harrison if handicapped seating is required for family members, call 262-782-4575 or email eharrison@stmaryeg.org. Find your hidden treasure here! Come in and shop our gorgeous spring and summer collection! We have loads of designer shoes, purses and jewelry. Every Tuesday is Senior Day, you can save 20% off your entire purchase! Stop in and shop our newly stocked housewares department. Watch for our weekly Flash Sales and check us out on Instagram! Registration is Open for 2019 Vacation Bible School Volunteers Needed! Registration is now open for St. Mary s Visitation s Vacation Bible School, June 24-28 from 9-noon. VBS is a fun, faithfilled week for children entering grades K3-5th, including crafts, music, acting and games. SMV s VBS success is completely dependent on great volunteers! Volunteers in 6th-8th grade are asked to sign up via the website, www.stmaryeg.org/for-kids.html. APRIL 14, 2019 Thrift Shop Hours: Monday/Tuesday/Friday 9-4; Thursday 9-6; Saturday, 9-1. Visit our website, stmaryeg.org/thrift-shop.html for more info. 5 ST. MARY S VISITATION
Catholics at the Capitol April 30 Join hundreds of Wisconsin Catholics at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison from 8am-2pm for this day of formation and legislative advocacy. Every two years, the Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC) joins several Catholic organizations in hosting this event. This event marks the Wisconsin Catholic Conference s 50th Anniversary and 20 years of hosting Catholics at the Capitol. Details and registration: http:// www.wisconsincatholic.org/. Contact Rob Shelledy at the Archdiocese of Milwaukee at 414-758-2286 for more information. Do you Have a Passion for Helping Those in Your Community? Through our Pregnancy Support and Supported Parenting programs, our staff prepares, strengthens, and supports parents, expectant parents, and those with children at risk. For a dedicated, caring individual, a career with Catholic Charities provides an opportunity to work with women, children and families to reach their goals and create healthy outcomes. Our In-Home Support Program provides supportive home care services to support the independent living of elderly and disabled individuals. By following individualized care plans, we strive to help our clients to meet their goals and live safely and happily in their homes. We offer flexible hours, either Part or Full-Time, Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm. If you are interested in a career in either of these programs, apply online at: www.ccmke.org/careers. Relevant Radio National Conference Relevant Radio will host Elevate their 2019 National Conference in Philadelphia on June 22, 2019. See inspirational show hosts Patrick Madrid, Fr. Richard Simon, Drew Mariani and Fr. Matthew Spencer in person at the National Shrine of our Lady of Czestochowa. Register at relevantradio.com/events or contact Mary Radford for more information, mradford@relevantradio.com. Recruiting Volunteer Mentors for Nativity Jesuit Academy Nativity Jesuit Academy, 1515 S. 29th St. in Milwaukee is recruiting mentors to work with our graduating 8th graders through the school s Graduate Support Program. This is an enriching opportunity for mentor and student alike, providing the student with a resource to help them navigate an educational endeavor that most of their parents have not experienced. If you are interested in learning more, please contact the Graduate Support Coordinator, Sebastián D. Fuentes, at fuentess@njms.org. AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE ST. MARY S VISITATION 6 PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD