OUR PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We the people of St Margaret Mary Parish united in faith and prayer, resolve to give witness to the Gospel The Holy Spirit calls and empowers us to love and serve, to lead and teach, to heal, forgive and understand We pledge to share our God-given gifts and talents for the benefit of our parish and all people in the name of Jesus Christ A People United in Faith, Prayer & Service PARISH CENTER & OFFICES OPEN 8-4 Monday thru Thursday and 8-Noon Friday 439 Washington Ave, Neenah Parish Website: smmneenahorg Usually during Lent, the Human Concerns committee offers an opportunity to give alms This year, we would instead like to offer an opportunity to take a 40 day spiritual journey to encounter Jesus and yourself in a deeply personal way Dynamic Catholic invites you to join Matthew Kelly & the Dynamic Catholic team on this transformational journey based on Matthew Kelly s book, Rediscover Jesus It s a free email program which will share simple ways to bring Jesus into your everyday life Beginning Ash Wednesday, you will receive a daily email message with a link to a short, inspiring video; a theme to focus on; a practical way to live out the theme; and a simple prayer to invite Jesus into your day All you need to do is sign up for the program: Best Lent Ever At DynamicCatholiccom/Lent We hope that this will be your best Lent ever! Hearing Loop Installed Switch hearing aid to T-coil PASTORAL STAFF (920) 729-4560 REV MICHAEL INGOLD PASTOR, Ext 102 Daniel Laurent Deacon Joan Bartman Pastoral Associate, Ext 106 Juanita Harder Business & Operations, Director, Ext 107 Justin Krueger Director of Liturgy & Worship, Ext 108 Margie Weiss Minister of, Ext 109 Sally Bellile Parish Secretary, Ext 101 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION STAFF (920) 729-4562 Amy Matz Director, Ext 112 Tina Peirick Coordinator, Ext 116 Cindy Kyles-Werth Coordinator of Youth Ministry, Ext 113 Marcie Howard Administrative Assistant, Ext 111 ST MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS (SMCS FORMERLY TCCES) St Margaret Mary Elementary Campus (920) 729-4565 Mrs Eleanor Healy, Principal Ext 120 Mrs Kristina Fairweather, Asst Principal Ext 127 Mrs Mary Jo Sajdak, Secretary Ext 121 St Mary Catholic Middle School (920) 727-0279 Michael Zuleger, Principal St Mary Catholic High School (920) 722-7796 Mr Patrick Batey, Principal JANUARY 31, 2016 4TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
ST MARGARET MARY Mass Intentions Monday, February 1 Tuesday, February 2 5:15 PM No Mass Wednesday, February 3 Thursday, February 4 Friday, February 5 8:00 AM No Mass Saturday, February 6 4:00 PM Reconciliation 5:00 PM Daniel Holloway Sunday, February 7 7:30 AM Our Parish Community 9:30 AM Karol Bormes Mass Servers Saturday, February 6 5:00 PM Argall & McCurdy Sunday, February 7 7:30 AM Marshall & Peters 9:30 AM Hageman & Reckner Special Coffee and Conversation NEENAH Come on Sunday, Feb 14 after 7:30 or 9:30 Mass to learn about Fr Mike s dream trip to the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain View fascinating pictures and a short film about this cathedral Fr Mike plans to travel there in celebration of 25 years of priesthood The parish will also have a special celebration for him the weekend of June 18-19 Save the date To learn more online go to: 1 sagradafamiliaorg/en This is the official site of the Basilica of Sagrada Familia 2 God s Architect: Antoni Gaudi s Glorious Vision-you tube This is a short CBS 60 Minutes segment about Gaudi and the creation of his cathe- Sacrificial Giving PLEASE NOTE: Father Mike will be away on a Mission Trip to India from February 1st-19th If there is an emergency, please call the parish office for assistance 729-4560 Heart to Heart Valentines Project Happy Valentine s Day to you and all those you hold dear This Valentine s Day share your loving concern with fellow parishioners who are homebound or in assisted living, those in group or nursing homes, and those with wisdom of years who have contributed much to our St Margaret Mary Catholic community On posters at the church entrances you will find heart displays with addressed mailing labels Select one (or several) and send a valentine See the posters for further instructions Thank you for spreading God s love The Human Concerns Committee
4th Sunday in Ordinary Time January 31, 2016 31 4th Sun in Ord Time 6:55 Rosary 7:30 Mass 9:30 Mass Pancake Breakfast after Masses Youth Choir Rehearsal 1 2:00 Legion of Mary 3:15 Girl Scouts 3:45 RE Gr 1-5 6:00 AHG 6:30 Bible Study 2 5:30 TMIY 8-9:30 Caregiver Coffee 9:00 SVDP Mtg 6:30 RICA 7:00 K of C @ St Gabriel 3 9-10:00 Bible Study 5:30 FE Meeting 5:45-8:30 Unity Night 6:30 RE Gr 1-10 7:00 Choir Practice 4 1:15 All Schools Mass 6:30 RE Board Mtg 5 7:15 1st Fri Rosary No School 6 4:00 Reconciliation 5:00 Mass w/ Fr Joe Mattern Bishop s Appeal Kickoff Wknd 7 5th Sun in Ord Time 7:30 Mass w/ Fr Jim 9:30 Fusion Mass w/ Fr Jim VandenHogen 9:30 Sunday School 10:30 Confirmation Retreat 2:00 RCIA Rite of Election in Green Bay Bishop s Appeal Kickoff Wknd 8 2:00 Legion of Mary NO RE Gr 1-5 9 5:30 TMIY 11:00 Anniv Planning Committee Mtg 3-4:30 Scouts 6:00 Parish Council 6:30 Pre-Baptism 10 Ash Wednesday 8:00 Mass & Ashes w/ Fr Xavier 9-10:00 Bible Study 3-4:30 K Daisy Scout NO RE Gr 1-10 6:30 Prayer Service and Ashes 7:00 Maintenance 11 9:30 Proclaym Mtg 2:00 Divine Mercy @ St Gabriel 12 13 9-12 Cookie Making 4:00 Reconciliation 5:00 Mass w/ Fr Bill O Brien Blood Pressures Noon Meal Outreach 7:00 Wines Around the World It s Catholic Schools Week! We at St Gabriel, St Margaret Mary & St Mary Elementary Schools and St Mary Catholic Middle & High Schools are deeply grateful for the unwavering support of our Neenah-Menasha parishes With your generosity and prayerful care, our Catholic school community is flourishing May God bless and keep you! Here s what s happening at your St Mary Catholic schools: SMCHS: Gotta cut FOOTLOOSE! Tickets are now available at Showtix4ucom for the following dates: Friday, March 11 at 7:00 pm - Join us for 80's Night! Dress in 80 s clothing and join the cast on stage after the show! Saturday, March 12 at 7:00 pm Sunday, March 13 at 2:00 pm All performances at the Jane Bergstrom Fine Arts Education Center 1050 Zephyr Drive, Neenah, WI Come and support Zephyr fine arts! SMCMS: To celebrate the Catholic Church s Year of Mercy, the 8th grade students and teachers from SMCMS will be participating in activities for all of the corporal works of mercy On Friday, January 15, students and teachers Visiting the Sick Students visited the elderly at Alten Haus Assisted Living-Neenah, St Paul Elder services-kaukauna, American Grand Assisted Living-Kaukauna, and Hallmark Place-Kimberly St Gabriel: The kindergarten children are learning the letters of the alphabet with the help of Letter People Each week a different letter person visits their classroom Ms U visited and the children brought umbrellas to school The children sorted the umbrellas by color, size, and handle shape They also read books under their umbrellas St Mary: The fifth graders, at St Mary Elementary, kicked off the 2016 New Year by writing about their 2016 New Year s Resolutions and 2015 Memories They also designed a bulletin board in the hallway that states New Year, New Start The students created a sun with rays Off the sun each student came up with a word or phrase that they personally need to work on this year The fifth graders also were encouraged to choose a word or phrase that would help to inspire all the students and teachers in our building Our goal is to help motivate ourselves and other students to be successful Christian learners St Margaret Mary: St Margaret Mary held a Sock Hop in the gym and Dean s Diner in the cafeteria Participant families were treated to a DJ, family pictures, and a meal of burgers, chips, and shakes Many of those in attendance sported poodle skirts or jeans and t-shirts It was a great time and all families enjoyed the late afternoon event Wines Around the World St Margaret Mary Elementary School will be hosting their annual fundraising event, Wines Around the World, on February 13, 2016 at North Shore Golf Club in Menasha at 6:00 pm This year s enticing theme is Red & White Night The event includes sign-up boards for themed parties throughout the year, a Principal for a Day raffle and a winetasting contest, as well as bidding on live and silent auction items like a private dinner cruise on a yacht in Door County, or purchasing photos from a school-wide photography project Tickets are $50 per person and may be purchased in advance by calling St Margaret Mary Elementary at 920-729-4565 or by visiting the SMCS website at wwwsmcatholicschoolsorg/ support-us Links to descriptions of auction items and opportunities may also be found on that webpage Proceeds from Wines Around the World will assist efforts to update the school s playground, as well as the school system s technology needs
Food for Thought: At first Jesus words amazed the people in the synagogue But suddenly, that amazement gives way to skepticism The people begin to murmur and Jesus responds to their murmurings; the people become insulted and they turn violent God speaks to us through others all day Sometimes what people say may offend us or make us bristle but God still speaks to us through those words If we are tuned in to God s voice, we can recognize gracious words even when they challenge us rather than flatter us We are called to live the truth even if it challenges us or causes discomfort January 31 ---No Sunday School ---No Religious Education Classes February 1 ---Religious Education Classes for Grades 1-5 at 3:45pm-5:00pm ---Bible Study at 6:30pm in the Parish Office Center Conference Rm February 3 ---Religious Education Classes for Grades 1-10 at 6:30pm-7:45pm February 4 ---Religious Education Board Meeting at 6:30pm in the Parish Center Conf Room Looking Ahead: The Week of February 7---Sunday School as scheduled ---No Religious Education Classes SMM Youth Ministry Upcoming Events Saturday, February 13, 2016 St Valentine s Day Cookie Service Project, Pizza Party & Delivery Family Event 9:00am-12:00pm Friendship Hall Bring a snack to share, thanks! That Man is You! Tuesday Mornings 5:30-7:00 am (Includes HOT breakfast and coffee) SMM Friendship Hall (aka The Church Basement) Feb 2: Becoming a Man after God s Own Heart Our Lenten Journey and the Parable of the Sower The Fate of the Seeds The Three Fundamental Orientations The Obstacles in the Spiritual Life That You Would Bear Fruit Evaluating Your Spiritual Life Encountering the Living God and His Mercy As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another Proverbs 27:17 Menasha/Neenah Respect Life meeting Monday, February 1 St Gabriel s Parish Hall 6:00 pm Pray the Rosary for life in church 5:30 pm Meeting in the parish hall
Habitat for Humanity Our parish will be a part of an all Catholic Build for Habitat for Humanity There will be 8 catholic parishes involved in building a home right here in Neenah just down the street from our church on Washington St The build will begin sometime in late March or early April The family s name is the Medina-Reyes family Elizabeth and Wilmer are the parents and they have 3 children ages 9, 6, and 4 The build will begin at the end of March and run through to mid June We will have 3-4 workdays for volunteers to be on site We will have many opportunities for our parish members to be involved such as: Monetary donations (our commitment is $5000) On-site volunteers Provide meals for workers Prayer group Possible other ways to volunteer by building or making something for the family We are also able to donate in-kind donations from parish members that work or own businesses that can donate their time or materials to the build Examples: plumbing, windows, carpeting, carpentry etc Cathedral Saint Francis Xavier Diocesan Museum Visit your Green Bay Diocesan Museum located in the lower level of St Francis Xavier Cathedral Open every Sunday from 10 am to noon and weekdays by appointment - call 920-432-4348 Year of Mercy During this Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy (Dec 8, 2015 Nov 20, 2016), you will have the opportunity to walk through the threshhold of the Holy Door at St Francis Xavier Cathedral Come make a prayerful pilgrimage during this grace-filled year! Church open 10 am - 4 pm Monday through Friday 140 S Monroe Avenue, Green Bay 920-432-4348 - wwwsfxcathedralgborg If you would like to be involved in the subcommittee to organize our parish please contact Lisa Durocher at 475-0476 or lcdluvs2read@gmailcom Caregiver Coffee & Conversation Time: 8:00-9:30 am (first Tuesday of the month) Next Sessions: 2/2/2016, 3/2/2016 Location-Parish Center Here s an opportunity for caregivers to share insights into care of the elderly, care of those with Alzheimer s, dementia, physical disabilities, and emotional disabilities HAVE YOU SIGNED UP YET FOR OUR ANNUAL MEN S RETREAT? This is a tough question because you may be wondering why you haven t made a retreat! Or why it has been so long since your last retreat! The retreat will give you time to remember To remember things you ve forgotten about your life, your Christian walk, your cherished moments, yourself Break away from the rat race REGIS- TER NOW for our annual retreat at the JESUIT RETREAT HOUSE on Lake Winnebago in Oshkosh Enjoy inner peace and reflection in a loving and peaceful environment REGISTER NOW for our annual retreat scheduled for Thursday, March 31st, 7:15 pm through Sunday lunch on April 3rd Call Bruce Howe at 725-1775 for more information A PRAYER FOR THE YEAR OF MERCY Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever sees you sees God Show us your face and we will be saved You are the visible face of the invisible Father, of the God who manifests his power above all by forgiveness and mercy; let the Church be your visible face in the world Send your Spirit and consecrate every one of us with its anointing, so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of grace from the Lord, and your Church, with renewed enthusiasm, may bring good news to the poor, proclaim liberty to captives and the oppressed, and restore sight to the blind Amen Pope Francis ON TRACK: Estate Planning & Recent Changes in Medicaid On February 9, SMCS will welcome Clifton D Kreuscher, attorney at law and Anthony C Richter, income and estate planner to share information about Wisconsin's Title XIX/Medicaid program and the expansion of estate recovery programs The seminar, sponsored by Van De Hey & Van De Hey Associates in cooperation with RW Baird, is free of charge and will take place at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, February 9 in the Miron Forensic Theatre on the campus of St Mary Catholic High School Please RSVP to mdejno@smcatholicschoolsorg Walk-ins are welcome!