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 September 3, 2017 Dear Parishioners: Last Monday I had the honor of welcoming staff and faculty back to St. John the Baptist Catholic School for the beginning of a new academic year; the children return next Tuesday, starting their new year with an all-school Mass. As part of my message, I challenged all present to view their mission as individuals and as an educational institution to be to promote the comprehensive formation of our students into disciples. I lifted my lines from the section on Catholic education in The Aparecida Document, the pastoral plan which emerged from the fifth General Conference of CELAM (the Episcopal Conference of Latin America) in 2007. I d read that document because it s been described as a good roadmap for understanding the thinking of Pope Francis: as Cardinal Archbishop Jorge Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, he was its chief editor. When I read that particular section for the first time, I knew in my mind that it was something I had to share with this group on the first day back. But when I stepped into the Church hall and saw the six-point counsel Principal Amy Nelson had displayed on the smart board, I knew in my heart that my message was spot-on: Smile often Think positive Be grateful Laugh out loud Love others Dream big I mean, really: don t those six characteristics describe Pope Francis to a T? As I scanned that list, my mind went back to one of Pope Francis s early texts, the Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium [The Joy of the Gospel]. In his writing, Pope Francis often employs a linguistic style one hardly expects to hear from the Vatican, which usually sounds so stilted and formal and, frankly, church-ish; and he certainly did so in Evangelii Gaudium. At one point in the English translation we read of... a defeatism which turns us into querulous and disillusioned pessimists, sourpusses. Knowing that English is not the pope s first language, I was curious to know how the Spanish version put that last word. It came out con cara de vinagre [with a face of vinegar]! Wow!!! It seems to me that these six admonitions are good not just for teachers in the classroom, but for all of us who aspire to be disciples of Jesus Christ. We should certainly model them for all our children, whether in parochial schools or in our Faith Formation programs. * * * * * * * * * Even as Hurricane Harvey was continuing to unleash itself on the coastal areas of Texas, the Chancery Office at the Archdiocese sent out a recommendation early last week that people looking for a way to help should contact Catholic Charities USA. You can make on-line donations at https://catholiccharitiesusa.org/ or contact them by mail at Catholic Charities USA 2050 Ballenger Ave., Suite 400 Alexandria, VA 22314 The Chancery didn t say anything about either a parish or an archdiocesan special collection at this time. Once things have quieted down and concrete needs are identified, we might want to consider choosing a specific project and helping out with second collections (like many parishes did with Katrina). Thank you. Father Phil
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time September 3, 2017 Greeter Workshop and Training A Welcoming Parish A workshop and training session will be held on Saturday, September 16th at 9:00am in the Church. All current greeters and anyone who has a desire to welcome and greet people is encouraged and invited to attend. To sign up for the workshop please contact Scott Dedlow at sdedlow@sjbplymouth.org or call the parish office at 892-4006. In Loving Memory Our parish family extends its sympathy to the family of Harvey Bowe May Harvey, with God s Blessing, Rest in Peace. CHILDREN S LITURGY OF THE WORD WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! Can you help once every 4 weeks? We need: Adult Leaders & Youth helpers (grade 7 and up) Please contact Amy Albers if you can help. aalbers@sjbplymouth.org or 892-6015 The Children s Liturgy of the Word is a liturgical experience that opens young children (ages 3-7) to hear and respond to God s Word in ways that enable them to be nurtured and challenged, and to grow in knowledge of Scripture. Children meet as part of the 9:30 a.m. Mass every Sunday, September May. St. John the Baptist Catholic School Employment Opportunity Lunchroom Attendant Hours: 11am 1:00pm Monday through Friday Duties Include: Accounting for students' hot lunches via our electronic student information system, monitoring students during meal service, assisting with the cleanliness of the cafeteria, recycling, and the flow of meal service. Any interested candidates should contact Principal Amy Nelson @ (920) 893-5961 or email anelson@sjbplymouth.org Friends are Blessings ~ Offering fellowship for those who have lost a spouse. We are going to Blanck s in Johnsburg on Saturday, September 9 at 6:15pm. If you would like to join us please give me a call by Tuesday, September 5 so I can make reservations. We meet in the back of church after the 4:00pm Mass. Hope you can join us on the 9th. Maureen Bruegger 892-4195 Safeguarding all God s Family Safe Environment Education is required for all adults who are employed or who volunteer with children in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. St. John the Baptist is Hosting a Safe Environment Education Session Wednesday, September 6, 2017 from 6:00 9:00 pm in the St. John the Baptist School Library Registration information and additional session dates are available online at www.sjbplymouth.org/safeguard.html The Archdiocese of Milwaukee and St. John the Baptist are committed to creating a safe environment where all of God s family children, their parents and relatives, parish and school personnel, volunteers, and clergy are able to work, live and play in an environment where healthy and responsible relationships prevail. A Big Thank You to all who generously contributed to the SJB School Alumni Fundraising Challenge. The 50 th Anniversary Class of 1967 led the way in donations followed by the SJB Class of 1962. A total of $4,425 has been raised to date for several school projects. The money has been used toward the purchase of a clear touch smart board and Science Tool Kits for the new science series being introduced this Fall. Anyone may still contribute to this Alumni fund either at the Parish office or online through the Parish website www.sjbplymouth.org, enter donation through the Online Giving link in the Alumni Fund category.
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time September 3, 2017 St. John the Baptist School is excited to be a Project Lead the Way (PLTW) school! PLTW's mission is to prepare students for the global economy by providing K-12 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) programs for schools to utilize. The program offers a problem-based curriculum combined with teacher professional development. It is affiliated with MSOE (Milwaukee School of Engineering). The hands-on PLTW classroom experience changes the way students experience school. Project Lead the Way will be implemented in 5K through 5 th grade during the 2017-2018 school year. Here are a few benefits of being a Project Lead the Way school: Students are engaged in cross-disciplinary activities that spark a lifelong love of learning and build knowledge and skills in areas including computer science, engineering, and biomedical science. Students develop essential skills such as problem solving, critical and creative thinking, communication, collaboration, and perseverance. Students are more likely to consider careers as scientists, technology experts, engineers, mathematicians, healthcare providers and researchers. The Project Lead the Way program compliments our new science series called, Exploring Science by National Geographic Learning. This series is built for the Next Generation Science Standards; a robust, forward-looking K-12 science program used to guide teaching and learning in science for the next generation. Here is what is new: Focusing on the doing of science, rather than the knowledge of science facts Incorporating engineering design at all grade levels Curriculum shift towards fewer standards per grade, but each covered in greater depth We would also like to take this opportunity to thank our generous school donors including SJB Alumni, Christian Women and those who gave anonymously. These generous donations helped make these curricular enhancements possible. If you are interested in learning more about St. John the Baptist School, or would like to take a tour, please contact Principal Amy Nelson at (920) 893-5961. Principal Amy E. Nelson
St. John the Baptist Parish Plymouth September 3, 2017 The members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society are committed to visiting people in need and working with them to resolve their problems. They are one of the important outreach ministries of St. John the Baptist Parish and give witness to the Lord s special concern for all who experience difficulties. We thank them as well as all our parishioners who, on behalf of the Church, reach out to all God s people. Vincentians do this week after week, year after year, often making a lifetime commitment to help others. We pray that their example may lead others to a life of service. St. Vincent de Paul Plymouth Outreach Regardless of age, race, sexual orientation, or religion; Vincentians see the face of Christ in those we serve. Organized locally, members witness God s love by embracing all works of charity and justice. We serve the following Sheboygan County communities: Plymouth, Elkhart Lake, Greenbush, Glenbeulah, Cascade, and Waldo. Grow Spiritually. Help those in Need. Develop Friendships. LIVE YOUR FAITH. Consider joining the: St. Vincent de Paul Youth Leadership Conference Since 1833 the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul has been serving those in need. Despite being only 20 years old, Frederic Ozanam, along with his college friends and the guidance of Sister Rosalie Rendu, set out to put his faith into practice ministering to the needs of the poor living in Paris. It was an ambitious undertaking that continues today in 149 countries worldwide. We invite young leaders entering into their senior year of high school through college, to join Frederic Ozanam and learn how they, too, can practice their faith right here in our community. Join us for an informational youth conference open house to learn more about the Society and the poor living among us. Discover ways to grow spiritually, develop friendships and gain important leadership skills by developing and overseeing programs that address the needs of the poor. Tuesday, September 12 th, 6:30 PM 8:00 PM St. Vincent de Paul Community Outreach Building 2225 Eastern Ave., Ply. Light Dinner Included For more information or to join our planning committee, please email Erin Gross at grosse@svdp-sheboygancounty.org St. Vincent de Paul Communion Distribution Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread. (1 Cor 10:17) Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion bring the greatest gift the Body of Christ to Catholics who are homebound or in nursing homes. It is a comfort and a source of healing to receive Holy Communion when one cannot attend Mass. If you are interested in more information about this rewarding ministry please contact Dan Kapellen at 838-8172 for more information. September 30, 2017 This 2 mile walk and 5K run takes place at Sheboygan South High School and begins at 10:00. Consider forming a team or getting your family together to walk for the kids that don t have a bed to sleep in, warm winter outerwear, or shoes to keep their feet warm. To find more information on how you can help us meet the basic needs of kids or to register, go to www.svdpusa.net/fop/ (search events for Sheboygan). Additional questions, contact Dennis Van Hoof 920-457-4844
St. John the Baptist Plymouth September 3, 2017 The Week at St. John the Baptist September 3-10, 2017 Mass Schedule and Intentions SJB - St. John the Baptist STA - St. Thomas Aquinas, Elkhart Lake Saturday, September 2 4:00pm SJB Evelyn McCabe 4:00pm SJB Carolyn Boyd 5:30pm STA Don White 5:30pm STA Jackie Coyne Sunday, September 3 8:00am STA Lucille Bunge 8:00am STA Claude Meyers 9:30am SJB Jennifer Slabe 9:30am SJB Bernice Wood and Karen Modgewski Monday, September 4 ~ Labor Day Mass at St. Fridolin 9:00am Mary Schueffner Tuesday, September 5 8:00am SJB Tom Anhalt 8:00am SJB Janice Kohlmann Wednesday, September 6 8:00am STA Sarah Mulchay Thursday, September 7 8:00am SJB Joseph and Rhea Mayhew Friday, September 8 8:00am STA Living & Deceased Members of the Hernandez & Reyes Families Saturday, September 9 4:00pm SJB Linda and Geraldine Connors 4:00pm SJB Donald Thomas 5:30pm STA Irene Kohlmann 5:30pm STA Tony Bialk Sunday, September 10 8:00am STA For the People of St. Thomas Aquinas 9:30am SJB John Anderson 9:30am SJB Jerome and Irene Trimberger Monday... September 4 Labor Day... Parish and School Offices Closed * No Eucharistic Adoration* Tuesday... September 5... First Day of School 6:00pm... Folk Choir Rehearsal/Church 7:00pm... KC s Monthly Mtg/Parish Office Wednesday... September 6 6:00pm...Safeguarding Session/Library Thursday... September 7 8:00am... Mission Quilters/Parish Office 6:00pm... Classic Choir Rehearsal/Church Saturday... September 9 9:00am... Jaguar Jog/Meet in School Parking Lot 9:30am... Private Confessions/Chapel Knights of Columbus meeting reminder ~The Knights of Columbus Plymouth Council #1789 will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday September 5th in the lower level of the SJB Church office building. Officers meeting at 6:00 pm, Rosary prayer at 6:30 pm followed by the monthly meeting starting at @ 7:00 pm. Please plan to attend. Frank Kozlowski, Grand Knight Knights of Columbus Plymouth Council 1789 Cub Scout Pack 3849 ~ Time to Join the Pack SJB and SJL Cub Scout Pack 3849 is looking for Boys Kindergarten 5th Grade interested in having a great time while learning the skills to become our communities future leaders. To sign up or find out more we are having a recruitment meeting September 12th 6:00 at SJL Cafeteria. You can also contact Chris Conto at 920-226-1712, email: crcconto@hotmail.com or visit our Website https:// sites.google.com/site/pack3849/ for more details. Labor Day Mass will be celebrated at St. Fridolin s in Glenbeulah Monday, September 4th ~ 9:00am Parish Financial Stewardship Scriptures 22st Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ September 3, 2017 1st: Jeremiah 20: 7-9 2nd: Romans 12: 1-2 Gospel: Matthew 16: 21-27 2017 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ September 10, 2017 Envelopes 1st: Ezekiel 33: 7-9 2nd: Romans 13: 8-10 Gospel: Matthew 18: 15-20 Weekend Giving Fiscal Year-to-Date Giving July 1 August 28, 2017 Total Budget $7,194 $85,035 $99,063 $(14,028) Buildings & Grounds $603 $6,044 $8,320 $(2,276) Plate $1,214 $10,398 $11,654 $(1,256) August 26-27 Variance
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 Don Sager... 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, Patty Huberty, Tom Paul, Don Sager St. John the Baptist School ~ 893-5961 Amy Nelson... Principal Ann Penkwitz... School Secretary Joel Pierce... School Board Committee 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 for the bulletin to the parish office no later than Monday before noon. We appreciate your cooperation. 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.....Business Manager 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. The support of our advertisers helps offset the cost of publishing our bulletin. Please thank them when you can and support them with your business.