BLESSED TRINITY CATHOLIC PARISH Rev. Fr. Scott Jablonski www.btcatholic.us Saint Patrick, Lodi Saint Michael, Dane August 20, 2017 The Twentieth Sunday In Ordinary Time Parish Offices & Pastoral Staff Lodi.(608) 592-5711 Hours..Monday - Thursday 8:30 am-4:30 pm Pastor....Rev. Fr. Scott Jablonski x.1 fr.scott.jablonski@btcatholic.us Parish Secretary Mary R. Gamer x.2 mgamer@btcatholic.us Coordinator of Pastoral Care Cindy Fischer x.3 cfischer@btcatholic.us Religious Education (Gr.PK3-5)..Cindy Fischer x.3 cfischer@btcatholic.us Religious Education (Gr. 6-9)..Geno Finn x.4 gfinn@btcatholic.us Parish Bookkeeper.Christine Taylor x.5 ctaylor@btcatholic.us Maintenance..Lars Schwenn Blessed Trinity School & Staff Dane (608) 592-5711 School Office Rachel Kallenbach x.6 rkallenbach@btcatholic.us Principal..Mr. Jeffrey Karls x.7 jkarls@btcatholic.us Pastoral Council..Jerry Mabis Finance Council.......Corey Detert Trustees....Ben Mendez...Judy Pulvermacher Parish Cemeteries Saint Michael Cemetery Dean Clemens Saint Patrick Cemetery...Mary Gamer Registration New parishioners are most welcome to the parish. All are invited to register in the parish office or online. Holy Mass Schedule Sunday Weekday: Saturday Vigil 4:30 pm (Lodi) Sunday 8:00 am (Dane) Sunday 10:00 am (Lodi) Tuesday 8:00 am (Lodi) Wednesday 8:00 am (Dane) Thursday 8:00 am (Lodi) Friday 8:00 am (Dane) Sacrament of Reconciliation Friday 8:30-9:30 am (Dane) Saturday 3:30-4:15 pm (Lodi) Sunday 7:30-7:50 am (Dane) If these times do not work, Father is more than happy to set up a time that works for you, please call him directly. Eucharistic Adoration Friday 8:30-9:30 am (Dane) Sacrament of Baptism Our Baptismal Preparation Program is required for parents and Godparents who wish to have a child baptized. Please call the parish office in advance to register for the class and the baptism. Sacrament of Marriage The common policy of the Diocese of Madison requires a six month minimum notice before the date of marriage. Sick Calls or Team Care Please notify the parish office if you or someone you know would like Holy Communion at home, is in the hospital, or in need of Team Care.
NEWS & NOTES Baptism Blessings We welcome into God s family and our parish family, Matthew Russell Turba, son of Timothy and Elaine who celebrated the Holy Sacrament of his Baptism last Sunday. God s blessings to Matthew and his family. In Sincere Sympathy Thomas Joseph Clark Sr. passed away last week. Kindly remember Tom, his wife Jean and his family in your prayers. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let your perpetual light shine upon him. Vocations... Called to Priesthood or a Religious Vocation? If you are interested in becoming a priest, sister, or brother, talk with Father Scott Jablonski. fr.scott.jablonski@btcatholic.us Traveling Chalice In August, the Traveling Chalice is at Saint Michael. As part of the Traveling Chalice program each host family is asked to say a prayer each day as a family for increased vocations and for current seminarians in the diocese, and to display the chalice in an appropriate but visible place at home. Look for sign-up sheets for August at Saint Michael, September at Saint Thomas and October at Saint Patrick near the church entrance. Prayer Chain - Prayer Requests If you have a special Prayer Request please call Anna Zimmerman at 608-592-2728 or Sally Kjorlie at 608-592-4741 who are the contacts for our Blessed Trinity Catholic Parish Prayer Chain. 2 Welcome! What a great weekend for our parish family to celebrate our Festival. And to our visitors, WELCOME, we are so glad that you could be with us to share in this wonderful event. Relax, and enjoy each others company. We hope that you will enjoy our delicious Swiss Steak and Ham Dinner, served family style from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Adults - $12.00 Children 6-12 - $5.00 Children under 6 - Free Both indoors and outside we have lots of things to do and enjoy - see page 5 in this bulletin! Enjoy your visit and thank you for your support. We want to thank all who made this day possible, from coordinators to volunteers. Your hard work is what makes this day a success. Also another thanks to Sharon Sellner for serving as the coordinator of this event. Sharon has been the coordinator for so very many years and was just a little girl when she remembers our Festival being held on a weekday evening! What a testament to her dedication and love for Jesus Christ and our parish. Thanks to all - enjoy this wonderful day! Deepen Your Faith with the Catholic Herald 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, contact your parish office. Complimentary issues are available on the media racks in Dane and Lodi. A Prayer For Our Students Dear God, Thank you for the Gift of education in every form. As our children prepare to start a new year may confidence be their foundation, may grace be their guide and may hope be their compass toward a bright future. We pray they would have eyes to see the needs of those around them and a heart to love well. May they face each day with positivity knowing that no matter what comes their way, they do not have to face it alone. Amen.
PARISH & COMMUNITY EVENTS Third Quarter Birthday Party Our quarterly birthday celebration for parishioners observing their 80th and above birthday in the months of July, August, September will be held this Tuesday, August 22 following the 8:00 am. Mass at Saint Patrick Church in the parish hall, Lodi (8:45-9:45 am). A spouse, family member, friend or care-giver is invited to join those celebrating! Volunteers to assist with light refreshments, or set-up and clean-up chores are needed. Please contact Cindy Fischer in the parish office to assist. Thank you! August Donations For Lodi Community Store: Food: Gelatin and pudding mixes (instant), canned fruit, cereal, graham crackers, granola bars, canned fish and meat (tuna, salmon, chicken, spam, ham, etc.) canned pasta meals (spaghetti, ravioli). Personal Essentials: toilet tissue, kleenex, paper towels, paper napkins, hand soap and body wash, q-tips, underarm deodorants and antiperspirants, feminine hygiene products, disposable diapers (toddlers and up to size 5), children's socks - all sizes. Household Items: dish detergent, laundry detergent, fabric softener sheets, large (30 gal.) garbage bags, tall kitchen garbage bags, wash cloths, hand towels and bath towels Respect Life Retreat, September 15 & 16 Vigil For Life invites you to come away to be re-energized in your prayer and work to protect life. Please join us for this Respect Life Retreat led by Fr. Eric Sternberg, pastor of St. Cecelia Parish in Wisconsin Dells. The retreat will run Friday evening, September 15through 3:30 pm on Saturday, September 16 at Durward s Glen Retreat Center in Baraboo. $85 with overnight room or $30 for commuters. Scholarships are available. Please contact Marie Lins at marielins@hotmail.com or 608-469-3982 or Bette Weisshaarehweisshaar@hotmail.com or 608-358-5963 for more information and to reserve your place. Men: Save the Date! On behalf of the Men s Group at Saint John the Baptist Parish, a quick reminder about the Becoming Better Men conference Saturday, September 16 th. Our keynote speaker will be Steve Bollman, founder of the That Man Is You program. For more information visit us online at www.becomingbettermen.net or call 608-849-5121, ext. 118 at Saint John s, Waunakee. $25 before Aug 31: $30 after Sept 1 Stewardship of Treasure Other Collections School Endowment Fund... $50.00 Father Fagan... $541.00 Parish Education... $80.00 Valley of Our Lady... $25.00 Respect Life... $25.00 International Combined... $20.00 Votive Candles... $28.00 Thank you for your generosity. Your stewardship is very important for our community. Saint Vincent De Paul The Saint Vincent De Paul truck is in the parking lot at Saint Patrick in Lodi every Saturday morning from 10:00 am to noon. If you would like to donate good used household items, please bring them at this time. Please remember our parish in your will and estate plans! Contact the parish office for information on how. Name Phone Please clip this and return via the offertory collection or call the Parish Office 592-5711 Blessed Trinity Parish - Stewardship of Treasure August 9, 2017_- _August 15, 2017 Weekly Income Weekly Needed Offertory Weekly Over (Short) Offertory Income $6,455.50 $8,250.00 ($1,794.50) July 1, 2017_- _August 15, 2017 YTD Income YTD Needed Offertory YTD Over (Short) Offertory Income $50,893.55 $57,750.00 ($6,856.45) The Catholic Parish of Blessed Trinity relies on the support of parishioners who generously share their time, talent and treasure. We thank you for your generosity as we proclaim the gospel message in sacrament and word. 3
Religious Education Calendar RE classes and activities are held at Saint Patrick Church, Lodi unless otherwise specified. *PARENT GATHERING AND RE REGISTRATION NIGHT Wednesday, August 23, 6:30 pm or Sunday, August 27, 6:30 pm Parents are to register family for RE by attending one of the above sessions. *PK3-Kindergarten First Day of RE Class Sunday, September 10, 9:45-11:00 am *GRADE 1-5 First Day of RE Class Wednesday, September 13, 3:15-4:30 pm *GRADE 6-8 First Day of RE Class Wednesday, September 13, 6:15-7:15 pm Religious Education Volunteers Needed Teachers, room assistants and program support volunteers are needed for our parish religious education classes, Preschool thru Grade 8. Classes begin the week of September 10. Volunteers are needed at all program levels. Specific Needs: Sunday Morning - Preschool OR Kindergarten teacher and two room assistants; Wednesday Afternoon, Grade One teacher and room assistant, Grade Two room assistant, Grade Three teacher and room assistant, Grade Five Teacher and Room Assistant. Each teacher is provided with a parish RE manual (new this year) which presents the weekly lesson in a step-by-step process and you also have the guidance of the program coordinator and our catechist resource center. Thank you for giving thought to how you can support this parish ministry. We cannot provide classes without the gracious donation of time and talent from you, our parishioners as teachers of the Faith. For more information or to volunteer, please contact the parish religious education coordinators. Readings for the Week of Readings for the Week of August 20, 2017 Sun: Is 56:1, 6-7/Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8/Rom 11:13-15, 29-32/Mt 15:21-28 Mon: Jgs 2:11-19/Ps 106:34-37, 39-40, 43ab, 44/Mt 19:16-22 Tue: Jgs 6:11-24a/Ps 85:9, 11-14/Mt 19:23-30 Wed: Jgs 9:6-15/Ps 21:2-7/Mt 20:1-16 Thu: Rv 21:9b-14/Ps 145:10-13, 17-18/Jn 1:45-51 Fri: Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22/Ps 146:5-10/Mt 22:34-40 Sat: Ru 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17/Ps 128:1b-5/Mt 23:1-12 Next Sunday: Is 22:19-23/Ps 138:1-3, 6, 8/Rom 11:33-36/Mt 16:13-20 2 Liturgical Publications Inc Look at the advertisers supporting our church bulletin. Mass Intentions Saturday, August 19 - HOLY MASS at SAINT MICHAEL 4:30 pm Jacqueline Hering (SM) Sunday, August 20 8:00 am People of Blessed Trinity Parish (SM) 10:00 am Living & Deceased Members of the Arthur & Vivian Schwartz Family (SP) Tuesday, August 22 8:00 am Deceased of the Zimmerman Family (SP) Wednesday, August 23 8:00 am Ed Lord (SM) Thursday, August 24 8:00 am Joyce Foley (SP) Friday, August 25 8:00 am Gordy Richardson (SM) Saturday, August 26 4:30 pm Ralph Kelley (SP) Sunday, August 27 8:00 am People of Blessed Trinity Parish (SM) 10:00 am Albert & Joan Deans (SP) (SM) Saint Michael (SP) Saint Patrick Rosary prayed 30 minutes before weekday Masses Adoration & Benediction Friday 8:30 am - 9:30 am - Dane (Confessions) Devotion to Sacred Heart Saint Patrick Church Liturgical Roles Saturday, August 26 at 4:30 pm Minister of the Word 1 - Linda Maier, 2 - Marva Hahn Commentator Sadie Hefty Comm. Min. Bruce & Chris Taylor Greg Lins, Paul Lins Grace Maerz, Lily Griffing Sunday, August 27 at 10:00 am Minister of the Word 1 - Dana Quigley, 2 - Jeff Joutras Commentator Deanna Gilles Comm. Min. Sharon Sellner, Cookie Quigley Connor Pecard, Will Sellner Ayden Bilse, Maxwell Rehlinger Saint Michael Church Liturgical Roles Sunday, August 27 at 8:00 am Minister of the Word Patti Keichinger Cindy Fischer Comm. Min. Lynn Deans Jacob Treichel, Leo Kopp Jack Persike, Matthew Brisky Twentieth Sunday In Ordinary Time August 20, 2017 4
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