Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 13, 2017 Pastor: Fr. David Timmerman Email: frdave.timmerman1@gmail.com 837 Parkview Dr. Milton, WI 53563 590 S. Saint Joseph Circle Edgerton, WI 53534 Phone: 608-868-3338 After Hours Emergencies: 608-868-2338 Fax: 608-868-3345 Website: www.saintmarymilton.org Parish Email: stmarymilton@gmail.com Business Administrator: Vicki Kersten 608-868-3337 victoria.kersten1@gmail.com Faith Formation Administrator: Sabrina Elsen 608-868-3334 sabrina.elsen1@gmail.com Faith Formation Admin Assistant: Paul Schultz 608-868-3336 paul.schultz.sm@gmail.com Liturgy Coordinator: Theresa Slein 608-868-3335 theresa.slein@gmail.com Phone: 608-884-3038 Fax: 608-884-3298 Website: www.stjoeedgerton.org Parish Office Administrator: Mary Ann Ivey 608-884-3038 maryann@stjoeedgerton.org Coordinator of Religious Education: Becky Eastman 608-884-6231 becky@stjoeedgerton.org Director of Facilities & Maintenance: Jon Peterson 608-921-9015
Sat. Aug. 12 Sun. Aug. 13 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. (St. Mary) Barbara Urban, Deceased Members of Edward & Louise Ketterhagen (St. Joseph) Deceased members of the Fanning & Hanauska Families (St. Mary) St. Mary & St. Joseph Parishes (St. Joseph) Robert & Helen Kurth Mon. Aug. 14 8:30 a.m. (St. Mary) Morning Prayer Tues. Aug. 15 HOLY DAY: 8:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. (St. Mary) Kathy Roberts, Donald & Nina Mullen (St. Joseph) Mary Albright Wed. Aug. 16 8:30 a.m. (St. Mary) Deceased Members of Nett Family Thurs. Aug. 17 8:00 a.m. (St. Joseph) Ted Syverson Fri. Aug. 18 8:00 a.m. (St. Joseph) Viola Volmert Sat. Aug. 19 Sun. Aug. 20 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. (St. Mary) Special Intention (St. Joseph) Stella Plywacz (St. Mary) Eugene Sheppard, Bill Anderson (St. Joseph) St. Joseph & St. Mary Parishes & Celestine Stegeman Monday, August 14 Thursday, August 17 Deuteronomy 10:12-22 Joshua 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17 Psalm 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20 Psalm 114:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Matthew 17:22-27 Matthew 18:21-19:1 Tuesday, August 15 Friday, August 18 Revelations 11:19a, 12:1-6a, 10ab Joshua 24:1-13 Psalm 45:10bc, 11, 12ab, 16 Psalm 136:1-12, 16-18, 21-22, 24 1 Corinthians 15:20-27a Matthew 19:3-12 Luke 1:39-56 Sunday, August 20 Wednesday, August 16 Isaiah 56:1, 6-7 Deuteronomy 34:1-2 Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 8 Psalm 66:1-3a, 5, 8, 16-17 Romans 11:13-15, 29-32 Matthew 18:15-20 Matthew 15:21-28
Please keep these parishioners and family members in your prayers: Dorothy Bomkamp Dakota Frank Daniels Bob Dibble Marilyn Erspamer Tracy Guenther Mary Hagen Ray Heisz David Holterman Jim Holterman Elaine Homan Bill Hupp Don Hying Jim Jenkins Marion Kaiser Matt Keller Theresa Kingsbury Kathleen Knight Adelynn (Addie) Meister Scot Nelson Barbara Palkki Alden Peterson Kathy Rand Barb Rogan Rob Rosa Patrick Slein William & Gertrude Slein Kathy Trimberger Noel Turner Letitia Tyrrell Brett Urban Stewardship: A Way of Life 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time He said, come. Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus. Matthew 14:29 When you hear Jesus calling, do you respond immediately and trust that He knows what He s doing? If so, you are walking on water! When we say yes to Jesus, we feel the power of his presence in our lives. We can feel the freedom it gives us! Listen how Jesus is calling you to live the extraordinary life He has in mind for you. WORD OF LIFE: God loves us, treats us with respect, and asks us to do the same with other. No one should ever be treated callously or carelessly everyone should be cherished and protected! Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities
Mon. Aug. 14: 6:30 p.m. Fellowship Committee meets Tues. Aug. 15: Feast of the Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary 6:00 p.m. Mass Thurs. Aug. 17: 8:00 a.m. Mass 7:00 p.m. KC meeting Fri. Aug. 18: 8:00 a.m. Mass 10:00 a.m. Mom s Group meets Sat. Aug. 19: 8:00 a.m. Rosary All are welcome to attend. 5:30 p.m. Mass Sun. Aug. 20: 10:30 a.m. Mass 11:30 p.m. Coffee & donuts in the church hall Please keep these parishioners and family members in your prayers. Liz Carlyn Erin Olver Kathy Heider Joey Hamann Gene Tom Cindy Roy Edward Seamon Rollonna Pat S. Norma Edward Siemienkowicz Jann S. Severson Todd Donna Nelson Mary Olsen David Reilly Jake Bruce Tully Denny B. Robert Koch Rod Anderson Kathie Lucille Firnstahl Marion Jane M Cathy D. Beatrice L. THE PASCAL CANDLE WILL BURN IN MEMORY OF THE KENNETH JENNER FAMILY August 6, 2017: Ivy Papendieck, daughter of Nicholas and Alea August 6, 2017: Luke Stephen Ziemba, son of Timothy and Leah Collection from last Sunday August 5/August 6 Envelopes $3,487.00 Offertory $514.30 Total $4,001.30 This week the Sanctuary Lamp will burn In memory of Lawrence Stearns
August 19/August 20 Extraordinary Ministers 5:30 p.m. Roland Breunig, Barb Steponkus 10:30 a.m. Bill Ingalls, Michael McCabe Lectors 5:30 p.m. Lois Aide 10:30 a.m. Patti Behrens Mass Servers 5:30 p.m. Carmen & Shane Crandall 10:30 a.m. Ryan Tronnes, Evan Chapados, Joe Hatlen Greeters 5:30 p.m. 1. Crandall Family 2. Mary Ann & Jim Rademacher 3. Marge Hollenberger 10:30 a.m. 1. Mary Syverson 2. Kathy Magnanenzi 3. Sue Tronnes EARLY BIRD RAFFLE WINNER: Jill Kalas was the lucky $100.00 winner congratulations Jill!!! TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, IS THE FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY. Our Mass is at 6:00 p.m. We need Extraordinary Ministers, a Lector and Altar Servers. If you can help out please let Terry Dickinson know at 884-9586. Thank you. PLEASE NOTE: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES START SEPTEMBER 13 Classes 1-5 begin at 3:30 p.m. Classes 6-10 begin at 6:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please call Becky Eastman 608-884-6231 or becky@stjoeedgerton.org MEALS ON WHEELS: St. Joseph has Meals on Wheels delivery starting Mon. Aug. 21st - Sun. Sept. 17th. Meal deliveries are within the city limits of Edgerton. Meals are picked up at Edgerton Care Center at 11:00 a.m. and it takes about 45 min. to deliver. If you are able to help with 1 day or more please call Mary Barrett at 884-8822. Thank you for any help you are able to give. Mary CCW UPDATE: "Welcome Back" CCW Meeting on Tuesday August 22 at 6:30 p.m. Let's get together and celebrate WOMEN. All single women, working women, mothers of all ages, retired women... are welcomed to spend a little down time for US. Let's enjoy some wine and cheese in the parish hall. Ideas for the rest of the year will be discussed. Also a round table discussion on "Being a Catholic Woman of Today. ~Melanie Wentler www.stjoeedgerton.org
August 19/20 Reader One 4:00 p.m. Rick Elbert 9:00 a.m. Steve Vicenzi Reader Two 4:00 p.m. John Brancamp 9:00 a.m. Kent Shea Commentator 4:00 p.m. Dave Lehmann 9:00 a.m. Don Roberts Musician 4:00 p.m. Bob Berger 9:00 a.m. Bob Berger Cantor 4:00 p.m. Cathy & Ellen Crofts 9:00 a.m. Michele Scherdin Servers 4:00 p.m. Acasia & Madison Cadd 9:00 a.m. Mike Cadd Extraordinary Ministers 4:00 p.m. Mary Elbert*, Karen Cain, Jerome LaBrie 9:00 a.m. Pat Starr*, Michael Goedert, Dianne Philipps Ushers 4:00 p.m. Val & Joseph Crofts Steve Schuh, Bob Urban 9:00 a.m. Milt Wendler, Tom Reed, Tom Westrick, Steve Wagner, Bud Hoff *Denotes Check-In Person Sat./Sun. Aug 12/13: Camillus Ministry Blood Pressure screening in the parish office following mass. Ark Library is open following mass. Mon. Aug. 14: 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer in church (Memorial of Saint Maximilian Kolbe) 7:00 p.m. Interfaith Community Outreach meeting in the Ark. Tues. Aug 15: 1:00 p.m. St. Margaret s Circle will meet with Lori Schrank. No Confessions due to Holy Day 7:00 p.m. Pastoral Council in the Ark. Fri. Aug. 18: 8:30 a.m. St. Monica s Circle will meet with Bobbie Hines at Natalie's Parkview Cafe. Therese Woods Austin & Jennefer Lueck and daughter Peighton www.saintmarymilton.org
Collection From Last Week (August 6, 2017) Weekly Income Needs 8,019.00 Envelopes 8,273.00 Offertory 764.50 ACH Auto-Debit 3,607.00 Surplus 4,625.50 Fiscal Year-To-Date Contributions YTD Income Needs 48,114.00 YTD Envelopes & ACH 44,072.36 YTD Offertory 4,307.98 Surplus 266.34 Collection from last year (August 7, 2016) Envelopes 6,683.00 Offertory 3,553.27 ACH Auto-Debit 2,912.00 NOTE: Weekly and YTD income listed above does not include non-offertory income (tuition, fundraising, memorials, etc.) ARK LIBRARY: The Ark Library is open this weekend following all Masses. Browse through the many books and videos that our Ark Library has to offer. BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING: Camillus Ministry blood pressure screening is held this weekend in the parish office after all Masses. August 5, 2017: Audrey Sue Beckman, daughter of Patrick and Melissa. George Haynes Essen, son of Scott and Karilyn Bennett Logan Oertel, son of Joshua and Megan Declan Daniel Paul, son of Stephen and Kristine. August 6, 2017: Amelia Sophia Lowenberg, daughter of Ryan and Jessica This week the Traveling Chalice will be in the home of Mike & Janet Sessler Please pray for Vocations
For many, many years, St. Mary, Milton has generated a weekly Worship Aid in-house to assist us with the parts of the mass, the readings and music for the weekend. While our Worship Aid has been a wonderful addition to weekend services, the time constraint and cost to produce it on a weekly basis is more significant than to purchase an annual Missal. Beginning the weekend of September 2 and 3, we will no longer produce our Worship Aid, and instead use the missal Breaking Bread. This is the same missal that is used at St. Joseph, Edgerton and includes the Order of Mass, Scripture readings for the entire year, plus all of the music that we currently use as well as new songs and hymns to help us raise our voices in praise to God. We realize it will take time to get reacquainted with using a missal, but over time, we hope you will come to enjoy it as much as the Worship Aid. HEAT UP! WISCONSIN: Every year since 2010, the Lennox dealers of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan donate up to 100 furnaces to homeowners in need at absolutely no charge to the recipient. So far, over 500 furnaces (a value of $2.2 million) have been donated and installed free-of-charge in Wisconsin and the UP. They rely on nominations and believe parishioners can help by spreading the word or nominating people you know who could use a helping hand. This program consists of small dealers who want to make a difference in their communities. You are a key to helping them find people in your neighborhood who could use a new furnace in their home. For more information or to nominate someone, please visit www.heatupwisconsin.com by September 5. WE ARE ONE Rebuilding the Father s House: Join us Friday, September 15 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 16 from 9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. at CrossPointe Community Church Whitewater for the We Are One Conference. Author, speaker and missionary Joey LeTourneau will speak. Worship leader and songwriter Kelsey Krause will lead worship. Go to www.crosscc.org/weareone for more information and to register online. Early Bird $20 through august 18; $25 through September 14 and $30 on the day of event.
Our church was saddened to learn this week of the death of one of our most valued members, Someone Else. Someone's passing creates a vacancy that will be difficult to fill. Else has been with us for many years and for every one of those years, Someone did far more than a normal person's share of the work. Whenever there was a job to do, a class to teach, or a meeting to attend, one name was on everyone's list, "Let Someone Else do it." Whenever leadership was mentioned, this wonderful person was looked to for inspiration as well as results; "Someone Else can work with that group." It was common knowledge that Someone Else was among the most liberal givers in our church. Whenever there was a financial need, everyone just assumed Someone Else would make up the difference. Someone Else was a wonderful person; sometimes appearing superhuman. Were the truth known, everybody expected too much of Someone Else. Now Someone Else is gone! We wonder what we are going to do. Someone Else left a wonderful example to follow, but who is going to follow it? Who is going to do the things Someone Else did? When you are asked to help in your local church this year, remember -- they can't depend on Someone Else anymore. Many hands make little work! Prayer: Father let me be someone you can count on and not someone else. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen!
CATHOLIC MEN'S CONFERENCE - Becoming Better Men: September 16 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 209 South St, Waunakee, WI. All men are invited to attend this half day conference. Join us on our journey to become better men in our faith in our family and in our community. This day of reflection and inspiration will feature two leading experts on the importance and struggles of being a man in today s society. For more information about the conference visit www.becomingbettermen.net Mass: 7:00 AM (Optional) Registration: 8:00 AM Conference Presentations: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Steve Bollman Founder of That Man Is You Jason Simon President of Evangelical Catholic Registration: Early registration until Aug 31 is $25.00. After Sept 1 cost is $30.00. Fee includes morning coffee/ donuts and box lunch. Register online at www.becomingbettermen.net or call 608-849-5121, ext. 118 Car pooling: A Janesville group will be leaving from the St John's parking lot. For more information about car pooling details contact Jerry Oleston at jgoleston@sbcglobal.net or 608-754-5526. ST. ELIZABETH HOME OPEN HOUSE: St. Elizabeth Home in Janesville is holding an Open House on August 19 from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. in honor of our 50th anniversary. Come and see where we are today. In addition to long -term care, we now have rehabilitation services available for short-term care. You can meet our amazing staff and residents and see what everyone is talking about! There will be tours and fun for the whole family! Please visit our website for more details: www.saintelizabethhome.com. We are so grateful for your continued support and hope you can join us! God bless! Special THANK YOU to parishioners Gail & John Nordlof for the donation of altar wine at St. Mary Parish. Northleaf Winery, LLC 232 S Janesville Street Milton Wisconsin 53563 608-580-0575 fax 608-580-0576 www.northleafwinery.com info@northleafwinery.com
September 14 November 16 St William Chapel 8:30 10:00 a.m. Each week, you will come to know a prophet from Scripture and learn how his message sheds light on our faith and our lives. In getting to know these messengers of God, we will read Scripture and the Catechism, while discussing thought- provoking questions. Plus, you will learn practical ways to apply the messages of the prophets in your own life. We will watch ten DVDs, one on each of the Prophets mentioned below. Each episode runs 30-40 minutes. We are asking for a $10 donation to cover the cost of the study, but donation is not required to attend. Just stop in and join this exciting DVD series, everyone is welcome for all the showings or just the Prophets you are interested in. For questions please contact Barb Devine at 608-314-5093 or bdevine72@gmail.com. 1. (9-14) Introduction to the Prophets 2. (9-21)Hosea: Living God s Love Story 3. (9-28) Jonah: God s Reluctant Messenger 4. (10-5) Isaiah, Part 1: Prophet of Woe 5. (10-12) Isaiah, Part 2: Prophet of Consolation 6. (10-19) Jeremiah: The Broken- Hearted Prophet 7. (10-26) Ezekiel: God s Watchman on the Wall 8. (11-2) Daniel: Faithful to the End 9. (11-9) Haggai and Malachi: Messengers of Hope 10. (11-16) New Testament and Modern Prophets: Messengers of the New Covenant FREE CONCERT: Michael James Mette will come to St. William Parish, Janesville to offer a free concert "unplugged" in church on Sunday, August 20 at 7:00 p.m. Michael Mette is a Catholic performing artist and has performed over 300 shows across the country, along with his family. Michael will provide music at St. William's Sunday masses for the weekend of August 19-20. Please mark your calendars for this coming special family event! Learn more at www.michaeljamesmette.com.
When Father Michael McGivney established the Knights of Columbus he envisioned all Catholic men, age 18 and up in good standing with the Catholic Church, to become a member of the Knights of Columbus to assist with the needs of each local community. In 2016, the Knights of Columbus worldwide, volunteered 75,112,694 hours to charitable initiatives and gave $177,500,573 in charitable donations. Locally, we provide charitable donations to the Milton Food Pantry, families in need, Right to Life, scholarships for high school seniors, as well as providing hours for our annual Basketball Free-Throw competition, Punt-Pass & Kick competition, Tootsie Roll and Life Saver campaigns, Drive for the Cure golf outing, and more. Money earned is money to be spent for the charitable needs of our community. The Knight of Columbus good works are formed by four core principles: 1. Charity: Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself 2. Unity: Together we can accomplish more than any of us could individually. 3. Fraternity: The Knights of Columbus formed in large part to provide assistance to the widows and children left behind when the family breadwinner died often prematurely. We serve others in fraternity and mercy. 4. Patriotism: Members are patriotic citizens proud of our devotion to God and country, and believe in standing up for both. As part of our Milton patriotic initiative, a flag will be flown over the United States Capitol on August 12, Father McGivney s birthday. This flag will then be shipped to Milton. When we receive the flag, it will be flown at St. Mary Cemetery on patriotic holidays. We hope to have it in hand to be flown at our cemetery on Patriot s Day, September 11. Men of the parish, JUST SAY YES, and join us to make our parish stronger every year. We especially invite the younger, social media skilled men as we work to set up a Facebook page so that the whole parish can follow our
commitment to Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. Ladies of the parish, we invite you to invite your men to join the Knights of Columbus (give them a push). Feel free to contact Dennis Witek at 608-756-4955 or Joe Sesek at 608-752-0489, or any member of the Knights that you happen to know. Let s maker our parish event stronger TOGETHER! FOCCUS FACILITATOR TRAINING: Have you and your spouse considered becoming FOCCUS facilitators to share your marriage with engaged couples and help them learn more about themselves? St. Mary is looking for couples willing to train for this volunteer opportunity. The fees are paid by the parish. Training is held through the diocese or can be completed online. Call Vicki at the parish office for more information 868-3337. stands for Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. These classes help adults who are interested in becoming Catholic learn more about the faith and its traditions. If you know of someone who is not a baptized Catholic or someone who is Catholic but not confirmed, please have them call Theresa Slein at 608-868-3335, or call the either parish office for more information on the upcoming schedule. The first Meet & Greet session is scheduled for Thursday, August 24 at 7:00 p.m. in the Ark Library at St. Mary, Milton. NATIVITY OF MARY FARMER S MARKET AND TASTE: Sunday, September 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. come to 313 E Wall Street, Janesville for breakfast dishes, lunch items, delicious bread, homemade pies, live auction, raffle craft items, entertainment and kids activities. RCIA MEET & GREET: We are getting ready to assemble a new class of candidates for the RCIA classes. RCIA
St. Mary, Milton 8:30 a.m. St. Joseph, Edgerton 6:00 p.m. St. John Vianney, Janesville St. Patrick, Janesville Nativity of Mary, Janesville St. William, Janesville 8:15 AM 5:15 PM 5:15 PM 12:10 PM 6:15 PM 7:30 AM 5:15 PM
Since the 16th century the months of the year have been assigned special devotions to help focus our prayer on specific aspects of the faith. August is traditionally dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The heart aflame with love for her Son and humanity. The heart that pondered all things after the visit of the shepherds to the infant Jesus (Luke 2:19) and after finding the adolescent Jesus in the midst of the teachers in the Jerusalem temple (Luke 2:51). The heart that would be pierced as foretold by the prophet Simeon (Luke 2:35). Jesus wishes to establish devotion to my Immaculate Heart in the world, Mary told three shepherd children in a vision at Fatima, Portugal. Tell everybody that God grants graces through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and that they must ask them from her. There is a new book to be found in the media kiosk in the gathering space at St. Mary (that would be the rack-on-wheels filled with booklets, CDs and videos) called Meet Your Mother: A Brief Introduction to Mary which strives to help us understand the Blessed Mother s role in our salvation. One of the chapters is titled In the End, My Immaculate Heart Will Triumph. In it the author explains how this devotion has received new emphasis due to the visions given to Lucy Dos Santos, oldest of the visionaries of Fatima. This year marks the 100th anniversary of those apparitions of Mary which happened on the 13th day for six months in row from May to October. The August 13th apparition, however, didn t happen until the 19th and the reasons why involve kidnapping and the threat of death in boiling oil. I ll say no more about them, though you can discover that out for yourself from other offerings regarding Fatima available in that same media kiosk! It s no wonder Mary is spotlighted this month, since there are many feasts directly and indirectly associated with her in August. On the 15th is the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, when she was taken body and soul into heaven upon her earthly life s conclusion, and made its queen (celebrated on the 22nd). Saints with special affection for Mary are honored this month. Dominic (8th) was instrumental in the spreading of the Holy Rosary and John Eudes (19th) promoted devotion to the Immaculate Heart. Maximilian Kolbe (14th) established the Militia of the Immaculata in 1917, the same year Mary appeared in Fatima. This worldwide evangelization movement encourages total consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary in order that she might guide and lead us, in union with her divine Son, into the spiritual battle that gives us moral strength. There's something about Mary and the Church gives us plenty of opportunities to contemplate her in prayer and to learn more about her especially this month. Paul Schultz
PARISH DINNER & RAFFLE UPDATES: We need volunteers for the following tasks: Number of Volunteers Needed Hours Salads 4 10:15 1:00 Cake Walk 2 11:00 1:15 Hostesses 3 10:45 1:00 Pie Cutters 2 12:00 1:30 Bussers 7 11:00 1:30 Hall & kitchen cleanup Pre-dinner dishwashing Coffeemaker & helper (good opportunity for Confirmation service time) 6 1:15 3:00 Aug. 14 or 15 (your choice) 2 10:15 1:00 RAFFLE BASKETS: There is still time to sign-up to donate a raffle basket. They can be any theme. Call Mary Barrett if you have any questions: 608-884-8822. Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. Henry Ford The dinner sign-up boards are in the vestibule of the church. Please consider helping with one or more of these important jobs. Your help will make a difference. See you there!
GIFTS MEN S SHELTER: It s finally time! We host the GIFTS Men s Shelter on August 20-24 at Mt. Zion Church in Janesville. Only a few volunteer spots remain OVERNIGHT VOLUNTEERS ARE ESPECIALLY NEEDED!! Click this link to sign-up now: http:// www.signupgenius.com/ go/20f084ba9a72cabfc1-gifts4 ST. MARY ANNUAL VOLUNTEER SIGN -UP: The race to sign-up for all the many volunteer positions at St. Mary Parish has begun!! Forms are available at each of the church entrances, or sign -up from our parish website: http:// www.saintmarymilton.org/ Volunteers.html. A booklet with an explanation of each of the ministries can also be downloaded from our website. We need you especially if your name is SOMEONE ELSE! If you can help for just one day, it would be greatly appreciated! For more information or to volunteer, please call Clarence Lornson at 608-289-7085. AGRACE TO OFFER ORIENTATION: In September, Agrace Hospice & Palliative Care will offer volunteer orientation for those interested in brightening the lives of hospice patients. Orientation will be held on Tuesday, September 12 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. at Agrace in Janesville. Before attending orientation, prospective volunteers must complete an application and an interview process with Agrace volunteer Services staff to identify the volunteer s skills and interests. Call 608-314-2922 for an application and to register for orientation. LOURDES MINISTERS NEEDED TO VISIT MERCY IN AUGUST: St. Mary, Milton is in need of volunteers to take communion to the hospital in August. Days needed are: Saturday, August 12 Sunday, August 13 Saturday, August 19 Sunday, August 20 Saturday, August 26 Sunday, August 27 Thursday, August 31
Greyson Hammer 4th year Love Begins Here has really meant a lot to me over the last four years I have strengthened my faith with God and made memories that I will remember forever. In LBH, you get to meet people from different places around Wisconsin that are the same faith as you. At the end of each week of LBH you feel better about yourself for two main reason: 1) being you help people out around the community and 2) you became closer with God. Eli Hammer 3rd year Love Begins Here is fun. You meet new people and feel good about helping others.
Donut Let Anything Stand in your Way We are in need of parishioners to host Donut Sunday. This is a great opportunity to get involved and promote parish fellowship and stewardship. The process is simple! Here s all that s involved: Pick up the donuts and beverages from the Piggly Wiggly before Mass You set them up in the Parish Hall You serve them after Mass You clean up There is no cost involved. This will take about 30 min. before Mass and 30-45 min. after Mass. More information and the sign-up board are located in the vestibule! See what date would work the best for you and then just sign up. It can be as a family( get the children involved) or a group or an individual. Thank you for volunteering to help! DEEPEN YOUR FAITH WITH THE CATHOLIC HERALD Issue of August 17: The Catholic Herald this week includes a special Senior section that addresses issues pertinent to senior Catholics.. Plus, this week s Catholic Herald also features a retreat section, including information on places and methods of reflection. Learn more about your Catholic faith by reading the Catholic Herald. If you do not subscribe but wish to receive the Catholic Herald in your home or digitally, contact your parish office.
837 Parkview Dr. Milton, WI 53563 608-868-3338 590 S. Saint Joseph Circle Edgerton, WI 53534 608-884-3038