Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception 837 Parkview Drive Twenty-Third Sunday

Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception 837 Parkview Drive Twenty-Third Sunday Milton, Wisconsin in Ordinary Time September 7, 2014 Parish Web Site Parish E-mail Address www.saintmarymilton.org stmarys@centurytel.net Parish Staff and Directory Fr. Dave Timmerman, Pastor dtimmerman1@centurytel.net 868-3338 After Hours Emergencies, please call: 868-2338 Sr. Carol Hanus, FSPA, Pastoral Associate srcarol@centurytel.net 868-3339 Vicki Kersten, Parish Administrator victoria.kersten1@gmail.com 868-3337 Sabrina Elsen, Faith Formation-1 faithformation@centurytel.net 868-3336 (PreSchool & Elementary Coordinator) Sabrina Elsen, Faith Formation-2 sabrinae@centurytel.net 868-3334 (Youth Ministry Coordinator) Angie McNally, Coordinator of Liturgy and Music amcnally@centurytel.net 868-3335 Cathy Crofts, Administrative Assistant cathyc@centurytel.net 868-3336 Faith Formation 1 & 2 Faith Formation 1 & 2 Attendance Line 868-3336 Fax Number 868-3345 Masses This Week Sat. Sept. 6 4:00 p.m. Butch Hunter Sun. Sept. 7 9:00 a.m. Deceased Members of Koopman Family Gary Denner Mon. Sept. 8 No Mass Tues. Sept. 9 3:00 p.m. AT MILTON SENIOR LIVING: Catherine (Cathy) Ann Elliott Wed. Sept. 10 8:30 a.m. Jack and Jessie Fagan Thurs. Sept. 11 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Joseph, Edgerton Fri. Sept. 12 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Joseph, Edgerton Sat. Sept. 13 4:00 p.m. Leonard Riesterer Tim Lyons Sun. Sept. 14 9:00 a.m. For All Our Parishioners

Liturgy Minister Schedule for September 13-14 Liturgical Ministers: Please be sure to arrive approximately 10 minutes before mass begins. At 5 minutes before mass time, the check-in person begins to look for substitutes. Ministry 4:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. Reader One Reader Two Karen Cain Frank Bua Pat Starr Steve Vicenzi Commentator Dorothy Vogel Lou Pins Musician Bob Berger Angie McNally Cantor Mike Ryder Gretchen Geist Servers Extraordinary Ministers Ushers *Denotes Check-in person Kellen Ryan Jacob Kolak Dodie Weberpal* Jim Fagan Cathy Lehmann Joel Turner David Hillman Kelly Reed Allan Schmit Gavin Schmit Jake Schmit Grace Quade Kileigh Gorski Laura Owens Mary Kay Mullen* Donna Platts Gail Slepekis Tom Lieder Steve Quade Brian Swope Sandra Sokn Tom Krausse Mike Roberts If you notice an opening at a particular Mass and you are able to fill-in, This Week at St. Mary Parish Sun. Sept. 7: St. Mary Choir will sing at 9:00 a.m. in church. Sun. Sept. 7: Coffee & Donut Sunday in the parish center following mass. Sun. Sept. 7: FF-2 Youth Ministry Leaders Inservice at 10:00 a.m. in the center. Mon. Sept. 8: Belles of St. Mary will meet at 9:00 a.m. in the center. Mon. Sept. 8: Interfaith Community Outreach Commission will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Ark. Tues. Sept. 9: Liturgy Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Ark. Tues. Sept. 9: Knights of Columbus will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the center. Wed. Sept. 10: Finance Council will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Ark. Sat./Sun. Sept. 13/14: Camillus Ministry Blood Pressure screening in the center after all masses. Sat./Sun. Sept. 13/14: Ark Library will be open after all masses.

Sat. Sept. 13: St. Mary Choir will sing at 4:00 p.m. in church. Sun. Sept. 14: Bean Bag Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Ark. In Sympathy Heartfelt prayer and sympathy to the family of Cynthia Wehrwein, who died on Sept. 1. Bulletin announcements are due by Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. Financially Speaking Collection from last Sunday (August 31, 2014) Envelopes 6,204.69 ACH Auto-Debit 2,125.00 Offertory 595.01 Education 41.15 ACH Education 20.00 Loaves & Fishes 30.00 Catholic Herald 0.00 Special Collections 1,096.00 Collection from last year (September 1, 2013) Envelopes 7,146.00 Readings for Week of September 8-14 Monday, September 8 Thursday, September 11 Micah 5:1-4a 1 Corinthians 8:1b-7, 11-13 Psalm 13:6ab, 6c Psalm 139:1b-3, 13-14a, 23-24 Matthew 1:1-16, 18-23 Luke 6:27-38 Tuesday, September 9 Friday, September 12 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22b-27 Psalm 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6,a, 9b Psalm 84:3, 4, 5-6, 12 Luke 6:12-19 Luke 6:39-42 Wednesday, September 10 Sunday, September 14 1 Corinthians 7:25-31 Numbers 21:4b-9 Psalm 45:11-12, 14-15, 16-17 Psalm 78:1bc-2, 34-35, 36-37, 38 Luke 6:20-26 Philippians 2:6-11 John 3:13-17 www.saintmarymilton.org

Traveling Chalice This week the Traveling Chalice will be in the home of Rudy & Julie Gaddini Please pray for Vocations ARK LIBRARY: The Ark Library is open NEXT weekend following all Masses. Join us to browse through the many books and videos that our Ark Library has to offer. BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING: Camillus Ministry blood pressure screening is held NEXT weekend in the parish center after all Masses. WEEKEND SCRIPTURE CLASS-ST. MARY, MILTON: Classes will begin September 16 at 9:00 a.m. in the Ark. Learn new twists and insights of Jesus teachings. Understand the background of people and particular biblical situations that give deeper meaning to the Sunday readings week-by-week. Grow in faith and gospel living as a follower of Jesus Christ. Class script is provided. Lectionary workbooks may be purchased, or bring your own bible. ALL ARE WELCOME! Call 868-3339 for more information DO YOU KNOW Do you know of anyone who has been interested in the Catholic faith; maybe they have been asking questions about the church and their rituals and practices? Do you know an adult who has not been confirmed in the Catholic faith and is looking to move forward on their journey of faith? Well then, with a listening ear and a warm smile, invite them to join Fr. Dave at the RCIA classes that will begin at the end of September. For more information call the parish office at 868-3337, or bring them in so they can meet the pastor and the parish staff.

Stewardship: A Way of Life 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time You, son of man, I have appointed watchman for the house of Israel. Ezekiel 33:7 Many of us are generous with our gifts. However, how often is our generosity at the minimum level required? We do just enough or give just enough. Remember, the Lord calls us to be generous with all the gifts He has given us, to grow them and return them with increase. Please keep these parishioners and family members in your prayers: Helen Goerke Austin Martin Brett Urban Pray for the Sick WORD OF LIFE: Abortion [ ] cannot be a human right it is the very opposite. It is a deep wound in society. Pope Benedict XVI September 7, 2007 updating each families phone numbers. On the Phone Number Form, next to the family name should have been your family s envelope number. However, due to the new data base program we use, the number printed was actually the ID number that the program generates for each family not your family envelope number. Fear not, your envelope number is the same as it always was! Apologies for the confusion! RECENT MAILING: This past week a mailing was sent to each family that included the end of our fiscal year reports along with a request for

Calling Forth Parish Leader If your name is on either one of these two lists please call 868-3337 by Wednesday, September 17, 20 NOTE: A name you submitted may n This could be for one of several reasons: a) not a member of For Pastoral Council Betty Jo Ban Cindy Baughman Bob Berger Bill Bergs Gene Bier Greg Black Joe Black Barry Brandt Marci Brandt Frank Bua Ed Butler Karen Cain Dennis Campion Jim Check Don Chesmore Marian Cousin Brian Cowan Sharon Cowan Val Crofts Courtney Cullen Betty Daniels Mary Denham Tom Dixon Dennis Douglas Rob Dugenske Mike Eckert Rick Elbert Steve Fernan Rudy Gaddini Mark Gavigan Linda Groeschl Biddle Gunn Pat Gunn Brian Hammil Lynette Hammil John Hanauska Mike Haney Bobbie Hines Larry Holterman Mary Margaret Hosler Doreen Houge Norb Jarzynski Brian Kaiser Marion Kaiser Ron Kaiser Mary Kapheim Matt Keller Jerome LaBrie Cathy Lehmann David Lehmann Dan Leonardi Terri Lieder Tom Lieder Larry Meyers Bill Mullen Bob Mullen Mary Kay Mullen Bonnie Murphy Mike Murphy Rick Murphy Evie Nett Bill O Leary Russ O Leary Megan Oertel Sophie Perrotto Donna Platts Jon Platts Steve Quade Adam Reed Kelly Reed Tom Reed Bob Ries Adeline Riesterer Don Riesterer Kathleen Riesterer Steve Riesterer Teresa Riesterer Ellie Risch Don Roberts Lori Schrank Ann Schuh Joe Sesek Janet Sessler Mike Sessler Lisa Shea Mike Sheehy Linda Sheppard Steve Sheppard Mary Kay Sitter Gail Slepekis Judy Snyder Cathy Thomas Pete Thomas Dan Vickerman Lucille Vickerman

ship: Results of First Step and you are not able or do not wish to serve, 14, to have your name removed from the final ballot. ot be included on the following lists. the parish; b) already serving a term; c) a parish employee. For Parish Trustee Steve Wagner Lori Warren Dodie Weberpal Ron Wentzel Ron Yoss Joyce Albright Cindy Baughman Ruth Berger Gene Bier Greg Black Joe Black Frank Bua Ed Butler Mike Butler Dennis Campion Jim Check Mary Check Brian Cowan Val Crofts Dick Denham Bob Dibble Mike Eckert Mary Elbert Rick Elbert Jim Fagan Sigga Fagan Steve Fernan Corrine Fisher Esther Folk Rudy Gaddini Lynn Gardinier Syl Groeschl Mary Jane Hendricks Barb Hilliker Mary Margaret Hosler Norb Jarzynski Ron Kaiser Larry Kapheim Jerome LaBrie Randy Massoglia Peggy Mayfield Scott McCarthy Larry Meyers Rod Montanye Mary Kay Mullen Bonnie Murphy Bill O Leary Jim O Leary Ron Pike Lou Pins Donna Platts Jon Platts Steve Quade Kathleen Riesterer Joe Sesek Mike Sessler Pete Thomas Dan Vickerman Frank Vickerman Steve Wagner Lori Warren Milt Wendler Tom Westrick Ron Yoss

TAIZE PRAYER: As summer draws to a close and the rhythms of school and fall routines begin, we look forward to a return to a time apart at Nativity of Mary, Janesville that is at once familiar and new. September Taize Prayer will be celebrated on September 8 at 7:00 p.m., the Feast of the Nativity of Mary. Our time together will offer a chance to un-crowd our hearts and minds and simply be in God s presence. Come and bask in the light of candles, raise your voice in simple and prayerful songs, and listen tin silence for God to speak to your heart. Come to Nativity for a peaceful and enriching prayer experience. ADULT CATHOLIC SPIRIT CLUB: Where did the summer go? It s time to see old friends and perhaps meet new ones at The Adult Catholic Spirit Club. We meet on Wednesday, September 10 at St. John Vianney Marian Hall. A potluck dinner will be served and you are asked to bring a dish to share, along with your own table service. Following lunch we welcome Janesville Attorney Michael Vogel who will present the most important things to consider when planning your estate. For more information call Ginny at 608-752- 4442. SILENT WEEKEND RETREAT FOR WOMEN October 10-12: Theme: Growing in the Love of Jesus Christ: 1 Corinthians 13. Presented by the Redemptorist Retreat Team. Come and enjoy some well-deserved rest and quiet during a spiritual vacation at the beautiful Redemptorist Retreat Center in Oconomowoc, Check in Friday, October 10 at 6:15 p.m. Retreat ends on Sunday, October 12 at 1:00 p.m. To register or for more information, call Cathy Crofts at 608-758-2492. Special THANK YOU to parishioners Gail & John Nordlof for the donation of altar wine. Northleaf Winery, LLC 232 S Janesville St Milton Wisconsin 53563 608-580-0575 fax 608-580-0576 www.northleafwinery.com info@northleafwinery.com

Sunday 9 a.m. Preschool Child Care 1st & 3rd Sunday 2nd Sunday 4th Sunday 2 needed Wednesday 4PM (94 kiddos!!) Tina Keller Jelaine Olson Laurel Schulze Dan/Kate Vickerman Julie Miller (Time with God) Clarence Lornson (Explore Being Catholic) 6+ Catechists needed Support Team: Cindy Baughman Shirlee Bruner Sundays @ 6PM 7th Grade Jelaine Olson Mike Eckert Val Crofts 1 or 2 needed 1 needed Lori Wagner Wednesday 5:45PM (19) Katherine Owens Lisa Ryan Kate Kolak Nancy Heiman Sundays @ 6PM 8th Grade Julia Quade Teresa Riesterer Kris Kleisner Steve Wagner Leanne Wecker Tuesday 4PM (38 kiddos) Mary Denham Linda Sheppard Val Crofts Marie Wallace (stand-by) 4+ Needed Student Volunteers: Jon Crofts Ellen Crofts Emily Eckert Lauren Wallace Emily Wallace Catechist Child Care: Delores Alm Special Guests: Jerome LaBrie Mary Kay Mullen Gail Nordloff Join us! Support Team Office & Security 1 or 2 needed Contact Sabrina at 868-3334 or sabrinae@centurytel.net for more information!! HS Leaders Freshman Sophomore Junior 10:00 a.m. Carmen Kneiert Kathleen Riesterer Lisa Hanauska 4:00 p.m. Michele Scherdin *1 needed 6:00 p.m. Carrie Rogers Kristin Jaecks 2 needed Barry Brandt Marci Brandt Mary Ellen O Leary Maggie Kennedy *1 or 2 needed *1 needed Teresa Riesterer Kris Kleisner Pam & Steve Outhouse *2 needed Jude Maurer *2-3 needed

Harvest Bazaar News SAINT MARY HARVEST BAZAAR 2014 Saturday, October 18 Harvest 5K Run/ Fall Kolor 5K Bean Bag Tournament Sunday, October 19 Dinner and Drawings Website: Explore the Harvest Bazaar tab on our parish website for registration forms, listing of our sponsors and more. Follow this link: http:// www.saintmarymilton.org/harvestbazaar.html Harvest Bazaar 5K Run & Fall Kolor 5K: This year our Run/Walk has changed a bit to make it more fun and exciting. The 5K timed/competitive run will continue as in the past for our serious runners. New this year is the FALL KOLOR 5K. Throughout this run/walk an explosion of color will be tossed on your clean white shirt until you cross the finish line. Sunglasses or swim goggles are recommended; tutus are optional. Bean Bag Toss Tournament: Following the 5K Run, join us in the parking lot as the Bean Bag Toss gets underway. Registration Forms are available online and at the parish office. Mini Raffles: Any and all items are welcome!! Sign up sheets for Theme Baskets and Children s Raffle items are located in the Gathering Space. Country Store: Keep canning those garden items and keep working on those craft projects the Harvest Bazaar will be here before you know it. Raffle Tickets: Again this year there will be three Early Return drawings for tickets sold and money turned in. See letter enclosed with tickets for details. Additional tickets can be picked up after masses or in the Parish Office. $1 Raffle Tickets: on sale now through Bazaar weekend for: * Dinner with Father * Reserved parking space (4:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.) * Reserved pew for Christmas Mass (up to 12 people you must alert office as to which mass one week prior to Christmas).

Albrecht Funeral Homes American Awards & Promotions Andy Weberpal Century 21 Affiliated Anytime Fitness Milton Baker, Tilly, Virchow, Krause, LLP Bart s Auto Repair Beatrice Steely Belles of St. Mary Book World Brett & Patrice Stair Cal s Barber Shop Culver s of Newville The Diamond Center Dr. Brad Meyers & Gretchen Geist Dr. Julia Foster-Armstrong, DDS Edward Jones: Peter Thomas & Debra Cross Fagan Automotive Fagan Family: Jim, Sigga, Ryan, Amber, Casey & Mackenzie First Community Bank Hammer Chiropractic, LLC In Loving Memory of Charlie Schneider Janesville Athletic Club Janesville Plumbing Eric and Julie Richards Jim & Peggy O Leary 2014 Harvest Bazaar Sponsors Jodie s Angels Knights of Columbus #6547 Kyle Frank Trucking, LLC Lanair Products, LLC Madelyn Company, Inc McCann s Garage, Inc. Mercy Health System Milton Mobile Animal Care Dr. Rich Schambow Missy Lieder Murphy Farm Produce Mike & Lucille Murphy Northleaf Winery, LLC Prairie Craftsmen, Inc. R&W Heating & Cooling, Inc. Ron & Jean Theis Schneider, Apfel Funeral Home Southern Wisconsin News, Inc. St. Mary Council of Catholic Women Steponkus Tax Service Sugar Creek Mutual Ins Kasey Reed Team Shea-Tate: Matt, Tina, John, Colby and Cypress Keller Tom Reed Farms ViTech International, Inc. Please support our sponsors!! www.saintmarymilton.org

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