Welcome to SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH 115 Plymouth St., Plymouth, Wisconsin 920-892-4006 www.sjbplymouth.org Mission Statement We, the faith community of St. John the Baptist Parish, believe that we are called daily to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ: to learn, to share, and to live the message of Jesus. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we recognize that we are unique with diverse gifts from God and that we are to develop these gifts to nurture and strengthen our faith community. Saturday Masses 4:00 p.m. - St. John the Baptist 5:30 p.m. - St. Thomas Aquinas, Elkhart Lake Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. - St. Thomas Aquinas, Elkhart Lake 9:30 a.m. - St. John the Baptist Weekday Masses 8:00 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - St. John the Baptist 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, Friday - St. Thomas Aquinas Eucharistic Adoration 4:00-8:00 p.m., Mondays - St. John the Baptist 8:30-10:00 a.m., Wednesdays - St. Thomas Aquinas FATHER PHILIP D. REIFENBERG... Pastor for the Clustered Parishes of St. John the Baptist, Plymouth and St. Thomas Aquinas, Elkhart Lake
St. John the Baptist Parish Plymouth December 17, 2017 Dear Parishioners: Rejoice! Again, I say: Rejoice! The Lord is near! That s this weekend s entrance antiphon from St. Paul s Letter to the Philippians (Phil 4:4-5). In latin, the imperative form of the verb rejoice is translated Gaudete! Ergo, the alternative name for the Third Sunday of Advent: Gaudete Sunday. Now, I don t know if I m rejoicing or on an adrenaline rush, or just plain giddy, or what. But with Christmas coming next Monday and my calendar filled with reconciliation services, Masses, meetings, appointments and social events, as a priest I am grateful for the experience of Christmases past, which demonstrate that, without a doubt, ready or not, no matter on which day of the week it happens to fall, Christmas like death (in the immortal words of Julius Caesar) will come when it will come. Nothing I can do can delay it; no matter how much I d like to expand my days to thirtyhour events for this coming week, that isn t going to happen. So, Christmas Eve will arrive right on schedule next Sunday, with Christmas Day to follow immediately. And then that wonderful almost full-week of near idleness on my schedule: no classroom visitation in school or faith formation, no committee meetings, no archdiocesan business. The week after Christmas is usually pretty tranquil. Oh, there is the occasional wedding or funeral. And there s always the possible emergency situation calling for a pastoral presence. But for the most part, that s one of the quietest, most relaxing weeks in the life of a priest. While my experience and expectations are my own, I pray that your Advent Season even if short this year is providing you with enough time and opportunity to accomplish everything that needs to be done in your situation to permit you to face the hustle and bustle of the next few days with a calm demeanor and gracious disposition. Interestingly enough, Paul s next lines to the Philippians are: Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. (Phil 4:6-7) Father Phil Advent and Christmas Schedule Advent Penance Service December 18th at 6:30pm SJB (Adoration 4-6pm) Christmas Eve Vigil Masses December 24 St. John the Baptist: 4:00pm and 6:00pm St. Thomas Aquinas: 4:00pm and 6:00pm Christmas Day Masses December 25 St. Thomas Aquinas: 8:00am St. John the Baptist: 9:30am Confirmation for You? Are you someone who was baptized and raised as a Catholic, but have not been confirmed? Have you missed out on being a Godparent for Baptism or a Sponsor for Confirmation because you have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation? If this describes you, or someone you know, we can help you. We are offering Confirmation classes for adults this Spring, on Wednesdays, March 21 to April 25. Classes will take place at the Reinl Center, 824 Superior Ave, Sheboygan from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. For more information and registration, call 920-452-0129 or email hetebruegs@catholicnorth.org Fr. Phil s Coffee Klatch An informal, open discussion with Father Phil Wednesday, December 20 St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel 10:00-11:00am All are welcome! Anointing Masses St. Thomas Aquinas, Elkhart Lake Saturday, December 30 Following the 5:30pm Mass St. John the Baptist, Plymouth Sunday, December 31 Following the 9:30am Mass In Loving Memory Our parish family extends its sympathy to the family of Madalyn Hurtienne May Madalyn, with God s Blessing, Rest in Peace.
Third Sunday of Advent December 17, 2017 Walt Disney once said You can dream, create, design and build the most wonderful ideas in the world, but it requires people to make the dream a reality. This is certainly the case as a principal. The reality is that the learning experiences and projects that take place each school year could not happen without a great deal of commitment and support from the staff, parents and students. I am privileged to be a part of a school with highly capable and committed teachers and support staff. One of the critical factors of any successful school is the staff. There has never been a time when being a teacher has been more demanding or challenging. To our teachers and support staff, thank-you for your energy, passion and enthusiasm. What a privilege to be able to witness the joy that comes with the understanding or satisfaction of a problem solved, or the wonder of living new adventures through the world of literature. Our teachers are privileged each day to participate in their student s academic journey. I appreciate the many volunteers and the generous families that continue to support our mission. It is this support that helps to make our school thrive. When everyone works together and supports one another, we can ensure that our students will have a successful school year. As a school community we also treasure the opportunities where we worship together and celebrate our Friday Prayer Time assemblies. It is through these opportunities that we experience the message that God loves us in an engaging manner. I believe we have a unique place for students to learn. Thank you to all of the St. John the Baptist Parish and School families who continue to promote our school in a positive manner. I invite everyone to attend an open house on Sunday, January 28 th from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Come and see firsthand what the school all has to offer. After your open house visit, stop in the Church Hall for a bite to eat at the Knights of Columbus sponsored brat fry. I look forward to seeing both familiar and new faces! Advent Blessings, Mrs. Amy Nelson Parenting The Love and Logic Way Learn how to Avoid un-winnable power struggles and arguments Stay calm when kids do incredible upsetting things. Set enforceable limits Avoid enableing and begin empowering And much more! When: Monday s, January 8, 15, 22, and 29 (Snow make-up day February 5th) Time: 6:00-8:00pm (Childcare is NOT provided) Where: St. John the Baptist School Cost: $20 per family; included cost of workbook, payable by January 2. Pre Registration Required! Call the Family Resource Center (920) 892-6706 or online at www. Familyresourcesheboygan.org. Come to the Table Holy Communion Distribution during Mass As we, the people of God, prepare ourselves to come forward and receive the body and blood of Christ, we recognize those who may have difficulty processing forward for Holy Communion. In our ongoing efforts to make sure everyone feels welcome, we remind you of the areas of the church designed to accommodate those individuals who may need assistance. * The last two pews in the center sections of church are marked with wheelchair signs. If you cannot process to the front of church for Holy Communion, we invite you and your family members to sit in this area. During distribution a Eucharistic Minister will come to this area. Please identify yourself by a slight raise of your hand. Family members who are able, please process to the front of church for Holy Communion. * We also invite you to sit in the first pews of the church as you are able. Please identify yourself by a slight raise of your hand and a Eucharistic Minister will come to you. St. John The Baptist School and the Sheboygan Area Lutheran Schools will be performing their annual Christmas Band Concert on Tuesday, December 19th at 7 p.m. in the St. John Lutheran School-Plymouth Gym. Please join us in a celebration of praise to our newborn savior, and stay for fellowship and treats afterward. No admission, freewill offering at the door. All proceeds are used to fund transportation for the bands nursing home tour in May.
St. John the Baptist Plymouth December 17, 2017 Mass Schedule and Intentions SJB - St. John the Baptist STA - St. Thomas Aquinas, Elkhart Lake Saturday, December 16 4:00pm SJB Barb Binversie 4:00pm SJB Delores Sippel 5:30pm STA Zach Guerrero 5:30pm STA Madelyn Mlada Sunday, December 17 8:00am STA For the People of St. Thomas Aquinas 9:30am SJB Guido and Mary Sartori 9:30am SJB Athelia Erdmier Monday, December 18 8:00am SJB For the People of St. John the Baptist Parish Tuesday, December 19 8:00am SJB Delphine Meuer Wednesday, December 20 8:00am STA Paul Wondra Thursday, December 21 8:00am SJB Alton Chambers 8:00am SJB Robert Roitt Friday, December 22 8:00am STA Floyd Strong Saturday, December 23 4:00pm SJB Bill Raeder 4:00pm SJB Gabriel Wirtz 5:30pm STA Don White Sunday, December 24 ~ Fourth Sunday of Advent 8:00am STA Joan Mueller 9:30am SJB Don and June Galloway Sunday, December 24 ~ Christmas Eve Vigil Masses 4:00 and 6:00pm SJB For the People of St. John the Baptist 4:00pm STA Larry & Liz Raeder 4:00pm STA Anne M. Schultz 6:00pm STA Dec. Mem. of the Cain & Mueller Families 6:00pm STA Alton Chambers Monday, December 25 ~ Christmas Day Masses 8:00am STA Claude Meyers 8:00am STA Emilie Mahloch 9:30am SJB For the People of St. John the Baptist Scriptures The Third Sunday of Advent December 17 1st: Isaiah 61: 1-2a, 10-11 2nd: 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-24 Gospel: John 1: 6-8, 19-28 The Fourth Sunday of Advent ~ December 24 1st: 2 Samuel 7: 1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 (11b) 2nd: Romans 16: 25-27 Gospel: Luke 1: 26-38 The Week at St. John the Baptist December 17-24, 2017 Sunday... December 17 12:30pm... LTAA BB Games/Gym Monday... December 18 4-6 pm... Eucharistic Adoration/Church 5:30pm... Technology Mtg./Library 6:30pm... Advent Penance Service/Church Tuesday... December 19 6:00pm... Folk Choir Rehearsal/Church 7:00pm... Boys LTAA Basketball Practice/Gym Wednesday... December 20 12:00pm... Finance Council Mtg./Parish Office 5:30pm... RCIA/Meeting Room 7:00pm... Adult Volleyball/Gym Thursday... December 21 8:30am... Mission Quilters/Parish Office 6:00pm... Classic Choir Rehearsal/Church 8:30pm... Girls LTAA BB Practice/Gym Saturday... December 23 9:30am... Confessions/Chapel Holy Hill National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians Live Nativity Scene December 17 th from 2:00 4:00 PM. Prepare for the feast of the Christ Child by meditating on His entrance into our poverty in the stable at Bethlehem. Live animals, caroling, recitations of the Infancy Narratives from Holy Scripture, hot chocolate, cider, and even a visit from St. Nick! Holy Hill 1525 Carmel Rd, Hubertus, WI 2017 Parish Financial Stewardship Immaculate Conception: Plate $461.20 Envelopes $1,117.00 Weekend Giving Dec. 9-10 Fiscal Year-to-Date Giving July 1 December 11, 2017 Total Budget Variance Envelopes $10,011 $257,405 $278,125 $(20,720) Buildings & Grounds $510 $20,327 $23,094 $(2,767) Plate $1,111 $28,308 $31,079 $(2,771) As you prepare your 2017 contributions for your federal income tax return, don t forget St. John the Baptist Parish in your yearend calculations. Contributions made for 2017 must be received by December 31, 2017 or postmarked by December 30, 2017.
St. John the Baptist Parish Information Sacramental Celebrations Eucharistic Liturgies: See the front cover of Bulletin. Baptism: Contact the Parish Office Reconciliation: 2nd and 4th Saturday from 9:30-10:00am in the chapel. Marriage: Contact the pastor no later than six months prior to day of the wedding. Very Reverend Philip D. Reifenberg Shared Pastor Parishes of St. John the Baptist and St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Trustees Bill Barbieur... Treasurer Tom Paul... Secretary Pastoral Council Chair... John Mueller Members: Anne Gamoke, Mark Gumm, Bill Marklein, Cheryl Nicholson, Keith Ott, Joel Pierce, Tom Paul, Adam Schneider Finance Council Chair... Jim Birenbaum Members: Bill Barbieur, Mark Gumm, Patty Huberty, Tom Paul St. John the Baptist School ~ 893-5961 Amy Nelson... Principal Ann Penkwitz... School Secretary Joel Pierce... School Board Chair St. John the Baptist Faith Formation ~ 892-6015 Amy Albers... Faith Formation Grades 1-8 Erin Gross... Faith Formation Grades 9-12 Contacts Cemetery... Parish Office ~ 892-4006 Prayer Needs... Kate ~ 893-0937 Caring Cab... Karen ~ 892-4849 St. Vincent de Paul... 892-4913 sjbplymouth.org Parish Membership We welcome you to the St. John the Baptist Parish Family. To receive a registration form or to notify us of an address change, please complete the form below. Place the completed form in the collection basket, or return it to the Parish Office (115 Plymouth Street, Plymouth 53073). Name Address: Phone: New Parishioner Address Change Bulletin Deadline Please submit announcements to the parish office no later than Monday before noon. bulletin@sjbplymouth.org Parish Office Contact Information Hours: 8:30am-Noon and 1:00-4:00pm Phone.....892-4006 Fax...893-8444 E-mail...sjbparish@sjbplymouth.org Lisa Schoneman...Director of Administrative Services Katie Kleiber....Administrative Assistant Julie Krueger...Parish Secretary Scott Dedlow.Building Maint./Dir. Of Liturgy Hearing Assistance: The induction loop system for hearing device users is installed in church. To take advantage of this hearing assistance, please turn your hearing device to the T coil setting and sit in either of the middle two sections of church. INCLEMENT WEATHER St. John the Baptist follows the Plymouth Joint School District with regard to closings and delays (late starts). You can visit the www.plymouth.k12.wi.us/schools/dis/cancel.html for notifications. There may be occasions when a decision to close the facility is made independently of the district. Check the parish website, call the office at 892-4006 or check local broadcasters WHBL 1330 AM, Channel 12 WISN, Channel 4 WTMJ and, Channel 2 WBAY for closing information. Every attempt will be made to have decisions made by 7:00 a.m. for morning activities and 3:00 p.m. for evening activities. View complete Inclement Weather Policy on our website www.sjbplymouth.org