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PARISH ADMINISTRATION
Parish Office 262-782-4575
Administrator ..................................................................... Rev. Peter Berger
[email protected]
Assisting Priest ...................................................................... Rev. David Filut
Deacon .................................................................................. Charles Kustner
[email protected]
Deacon .................................................................................. Richard Piontek
[email protected]
Deacon .................................................................................. Dick Niggemann
[email protected]
Business Administrators .................................................................................
[email protected] ..................................................... Cheryl Peters
[email protected] ...........................................................Nora Mihm
Building & Grounds Supervisor ........................................................ Dave Foti
[email protected]
Parish Secretary ........................................................................Kathy Janusz
[email protected]
Human Concerns Coordinator ............................................... Mary Sue Protz
[email protected]
Administrative Assistant ................................................................ Chris Kinzy
[email protected]
Pastor (on leave)...............................................................Rev. Laurin Wenig
Trustee ..............................................................................Gordon Giampietro
Trustee .................................................................................. Ignatius Smetek
Parish Council Chairman ................................................................ Jim Olson
Thrift Shop ................................................................................. 262-784-6644
Fax ...………………………………………………………………..262-782-0677
Liturgy & Music 262-782-4485
Director of Music .................................................................... Julie Cucunato
[email protected]
Administrative Assistant ............................................................ Jenny Dascoli
[email protected]
Christian Formation 262-782-4575
ST. MARY’S VISITATION PARISH
1260 CHURCH STREET
ELM GROVE, WISCONSIN 53122
WWW.STMARYEG.ORG
FOURTH SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME
FEBRUARY 1, 2015
Mission Statement
United in faith, we live as a prayerful people
under the guidance of the Holy Spirit,
called to share our gifts through Christian stewardship in
our church and world communities.
The visible sign of our lifelong commitment is our
dedication to worship, education, and service
in the Roman Catholic Tradition.
Co-directors of Christian Formation
Middle School, Adult & Family Ministry................................ Josh Dieterich
[email protected] ........................................................................
Child & Youth Ministry.................................................... Elizabeth Harrison
[email protected] .......................................................................
School 262-782-7057
Principal ...................................................................................... Mary Tretow
[email protected]
Secretary ..........................................................................................Kris Dries
[email protected]
MASSES
Sunday ............................................................... 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am
Anticipated Mass.............................................................. 5:00 pm (Saturday)
Monday thru Friday ............................................................................ 6:30 am
Tuesday and Friday, school days only .............................................. 8:00 am
Saturday ............................................................................................. 8:00 am
RECONCILIATION
First Thursday of the month
6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Friday
2:00pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday
8:45 am - 9:15 am
Please check the weekly bulletin for changes to this schedule.
Seasonal Quad Parish Reconciliation Services are listed in the bulletin.
HOLY DAYS
Mary Mother of God ......................................................................... January I
Assumption ..................................................................................... August 15
All Saints .......................................................................................November I
Immaculate Conception ...............................................................December 8
Christmas ...................................................................................December 25
Mass schedules for Holy Days are announced in the bulletin.
ST. MARY’S VISITATION PARISH
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Baptism Preparation
Children ages 6 and under: Those seeking to have children
baptized should be registered, active members of St. Mary’s
Visitation Parish. Parents who request baptism for a child are
expected to complete a preparation class. It is offered bi-monthly.
The next class is Saturday, March 7th from 10-11am in church.
Please contact Jenny Dascoli in the Liturgy & Music office at
262-782-4485 for more information or to register for the baptism
class.
Can’t Bear It Anymore??
Need To Volunteer???
Mass Intentions
Monday, February 2, The Presentation of the Lord
6:30 am † Falicia Price
Sacrament of the Sick available after Mass
Tuesday, February 3, Saint Blaise, Bishop and Martyr
6:30 am † Tom Perlberg
8:00 am † Florence Dechant
Wednesday, February 4, Weekday
6:30 am † John McGee
Thursday, February 5, Saint Agatha, Virgin and Martyr
6:30 am † Mary M. Misany
Friday, February 6, Saint Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs
6:30 am † Bernard Zwiefelhofer
8:00 am † Janez Grum
Saturday, February 7, Blessed Virgin Mary on Saturday
8:00 am † Elaine Sullivan
5:00 pm † John LeDoux
Sunday, February 8, Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 am † Judy Moore
9:00 am
Parishioners
11:00 am † Louis Migliaccio
Weekday Mass Schedule
6:30 am
8:00 am
8:00 am
Monday thru Friday
Tuesday & Fridays, school days only
Saturday
Exceptions:
There is no 8am Mass on Tuesday, Feb. 17th
There is no 8am Mass on Friday, Feb. 20th
Parish Office Hours
Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
8:30am - 4pm
8:30am - 7pm
8:30am - noon
The Thrift Shop is looking for volunteers.
Volunteers are needed on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
If you are interested, please call Mia at the
Thrift Shop, 262-784-6644.
SMV Parish School - Now Enrolling for 2015-16!
Thanks so much to all the new families, parishioners and friends
who stopped by our Open House and Pancake Breakfast!
We are currently enrolling for the 2015-2016 school year in
grades K3-8, so if you or someone you know might be interested
in finding out more about all the wonderful things St. Mary's
Visitation school has to offer, please call the school for a tour,
262-782-7057.
Help us spread the word about our exemplary school!
We're Looking for Your Photos!
St. Mary's is in the process of redoing our
website and we're looking for any photos
of the inside or outside of St. Mary's
church, photos of different parish activities
such as baptisms, weddings, first communions, or any other
related activities that show the many wonderful things
going on in our parish.
If you have photos to share, please email them
to [email protected], or drop them off at the parish
office.
Thank you!
WWW.STMARYEG.ORG
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In your charity and prayers,
please remember the souls of those who
have recently died and their families.
Blessing of Throats
The traditional St. Blaise Blessing of the
Throat will be imposed after the 6:30am
& 8am Masses on Tuesday, February 3rd.
Moms & Mentors Mingle
Sponsored by Christian Women
Gather together with other moms to strengthen
your vocation - Motherhood
Get tips for family life, Marriage and intimacy and raising
children from birth through adults in a social, spiritual and
mentoring setting.
Where
When
St. Mary's Visitation Atrium (unless otherwise posted)
9-10:30am, every first Wednesday of the month
through May.
The next session is Wed., 2/4 and the topic is True Love.
Topics vary from month to month and follow the ebb and flow of
the liturgical year and how it affects motherhood.
The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord used to conclude the
Christmas/Epiphany season. “Forty days after the birth of a
child, Israelite parents presented the newborn at the temple in
Jerusalem. Luke says that the parents of Jesus obeyed this law.
In doing so, they revealed him as the fulfillment of the
law.” [Sourcebook 2005, p. 68]
It is Simeon’s prophecy that connects the action of presenting
the child Jesus to God to the symbol of candles on this feast. In
the gospel from Luke, Simeon’s words at seeing the infant Jesus
are: “Now, Master, you can dismiss your servant in peace; you
have fulfilled your word. For my eyes have witnessed your
saving deed displayed for all the peoples to see: A revealing
light to the Gentiles, the glory of your people Israel.” Christ is
the Light for all people.
In the past, Catholics often had blessed candles in their home candles to light when someone was sick, when there was a bad
storm or a special need. Candles are a reminder of Christ’s
presence. Candles for use in church are blessed on this day.
We have candle sets available in the parish office. If you wish,
please stop by to pick up a set (we ask a nominal donation of
$2.00) and bring it to the 6:30am morning Mass on Monday,
February 2 to be blessed. Or, if you have a candle from home
that you would like to have blessed, please bring it along to the
6:30am morning Mass on Monday, Feb. 2nd.
The Lord, my God
lights up my darkness
Reverend James H. Duffy
Thomas O'Brien
Sister Mary Helen Francis Small, SSND
St. Mary’s Thrift Shop
262-784-6644
February 5 - Feast of St. Veronica
(patroness of dressmakers):
HUGE FABRIC SALE!
Fabric bolts, swatches, scraps, sewing supplies
from $.50-$10!!
February 12-16 - Feast of St. Valentine
50% off Valentine items
February 12-28 - 50% off
All black priced winter clothing!!
HUGE WINTER AND HARDWARE
CLEARANCE COMING IN MARCH!!
Adoration Chapel
On Monday, February 2nd we celebrate the feast of the
Presentation of Our Lord in the Temple.
When is the last time you presented yourself to Jesus in the St.
Mary's Perpetual Adoration Chapel? How often do you visit Him
there?
When Simeon held Jesus in his arms he declared that he was
ready to see death. Are you prepared to meet God face to face?
The awesome, peaceful Chapel, which is available 24/7, is the
ideal spot to pray for the graces necessary to get through this life
and earn eternal salvation.
Join the Adoration program and make a commitment to spend a
designated hour in the Chapel on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly
basis, or to serve as a substitute.
In order to have PERPETUAL Adoration
we MUST have at least one person in the Chapel at
all times. WE NEED YOUR HELP, especially
during the early morning hours.
Call Joe or Mary Schwarz (414-771-8738) to
volunteer or for more information.
We Need Coverage:
Sundays
1-2 am Call Colleen Schwarz, 414-795-3153
Tuesdays (Thru March 17)
Noon-1 pm Call Kay Eberle, 262-786-5842
Fridays (Every week or share)
6-7 am Call Rita Dragani, 262-796-1162
Fridays
5-6 pm Call Kathy Stapleton, 262-782-2658
Saturdays
2-3 pm Call Nancy Frazer, 262-786-0617
Saturdays
7-8 pm
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FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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Sunday: Chess; 1pm, SC
Monday: Report Cards Going Home
 Mr. Newman; 8:00-8:45am,+
 Band (Gr. 4-8); 2:45-5:30pm, SC
Tuesday: 8am All School Mass
 Band (Gr. 4-8); 2:45-5:30pm, SC
Wednesday: Band (Gr. 4-8); 2:45-6pm, SC
Thursday: Dismiss at 11am
 Conferences; 2-7pm
Friday: 8am All School Mass
 Chess; 2:45-4pm, SC
Sunday: Chess; 1-2pm, SC
Readings for the Week of February 1st:
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Next Sunday:
Dt 18:15-20/1 Cor 7:32-35/Mk 1:21-28
Mal 3:1-4/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32
Heb 12:1-4/Mk 5:21-43
Heb 12:4-7, 11-15/Mk 6:1-6
Heb 12:18-19, 21-24/Mk 6:7-13
Heb 13:1-8/Mk 6:14-29
Heb 13:15-17, 20-21/Mk 6:30-34
Jb 7:1-4, 6-7/1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23/Mk 1:29-39
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St. Mary's Seniors
Our next meeting will be held on February 2nd.
Dr. Michael LaBlanc, an Elm Grove Chiropractor,
will present a program,
"How To Stay Young, Your First 100 Years!!"
We gather at noon in the Senior Center.
Cake and coffee will be served at 12:30.
The program begins at 1pm.
Everyone is welcome...Bring a friend !
For more information, call Dawn or Dan at 262-786-3813.
Sunday (2/1): HS Discernment Group, 3:30pm, Atrium Library
 YDisciple; 4:30pm, Attic
Monday: Thrift Shop Open; 9am-4pm
 St. Mary's Seniors Mtg; noon, SC
 Mary's Angels Children's Choir (Age 6-11) Rehearsal; 4:15pm,+
 Musicâ Oramus (Age 12 and up) Rehearsal; 5:45-6:45pm,+
 Milwaukee Guild of the Catholic Medical Association Mtg;
7-9pm, Atrium Library
 Confirmation Catechist Leader Mtg; 7pm, Attic
 Visitation Choir Rehearsal (Age 12 and up); 7-8pm,+
Tuesday: St. Ben's Meal Program
 Thrift Shop Open; 9am-4pm
 Visitation Bell Choir (Age 16 and up) Rehearsal; 9-10am,+
 Good Grief; 10am, Atrium Library
 Parish Pastoral Council Mtg; 7pm, SC
Wednesday: Moms; 9am, Atrium
 Christian Women Board Mtg; 1pm, Atrium Library
 Catholic Formation Classes (K5 thru Gr.4) 6-7:30pm, S
Thursday: Thrift Shop Open; 9am-7pm
 V.I.B.E; 9am, Atrium
 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd; 3:15-5pm, SC
 Cantor Rehearsal; 5:30pm,+
 Reconciliation; 6:00-6:45pm,+
Friday: Thrift Shop Open; 9am-4pm
 Kiwanis Golden K of EG. Coffee served until 9:30am mtg.
with Pat Gerbensky-President, Waukesha Gun Club on
"Introduction to the Club;"; SC (Visitors are Welcome)
 Holy Dusters; 11am,+
 Reconciliation; 2-5pm,+
 Musicâ Oramus (Age 12 and up) Rehearsal; 5-6pm,+
Saturday: AA Meeting; 7-8am, SC
 Reconciliation; 8:45-9:15am,+
 Cantor Rehearsal; 9am,+
 Thrift Shop Open; 9am - noon
 Evening for Newly Married Couples; 5pm,+ & Atrium
Sunday (2/8): Feed The Hungry Sunday
 Auction Raffle Tickets on Sale
 New Beginnings Mtg; 1:30pm, St. Joe's
 Family Rosary; 5pm,+
 Confirmation Mtg; 7pm, Atrium
Location Key: Church (+), Senior Center (SC), Cafeteria (CA), Scout Room (SR),
Gym (G), School Art Room (AR), School Library (L), School Classrooms (S),
After School Care Room (ASC), Music Room (MR), Parish Office (P),
Atrium (Atrium), Youth Center - The Attic (A)
Weekday Ministers ~ The Week of February 1st
Server
Sacristan
Lector
Eucharistic Ministers
Jack Elwell
Kraig Klapperich
Sr. Dorothy
Mary Pat Hornak and
Kraig Klapperich
Next Sunday Is Feed The Hungry
FEBRUARY 1, 2015
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Elm Grove Golden K Kiwanis Spaghetti Dinner ~ Saturday, February 21 ~ 4-8pm
Join us at the Elm Grove Woman's Club for our spaghetti dinner catered by Bunzel's. The dinner includes spaghetti, salad and dressing,
and garlic bread. The cost is $10/plate. Tickets will be sold in advance and at the front door. Carry-out dinners available. For advance
ticket sales or more information, call Mike Ullrich, 262-352-3839 or email [email protected].
The de Chantal Society ~ RSVP to [email protected] or 414-747-6463
Ladies, we invite you to take a short respite that promises silence, prayer and spiritual formation…time for YOU. The de Chantal Society
is a group of women who are passionate about supporting vocations, families and their own spirituality. We gather a few times per year
in the peace of Saint Francis de Sales Seminary, (3257 S. Lake Dr, St. Francis) for Eucharistic adoration, formation and benediction.
Our February gatherings will be led by Fr. Ryan Pruess. Please join us at whichever time works best for you:
Wednesday, February 25 7:00 – 9:00pm
&
Thursday, February 26
9:00 – 11:00 am
World Meeting of Families Pilgrimage ~ Tuesday, September 22 thru Monday, September 28
Join Archbishop Jerome Listecki on the Archdiocese of Milwaukee’s pilgrimage to the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia! This
six-day pilgrimage will include opportunities to hear speakers presenting at the conference, visit major attractions and spiritual sites in
Philadelphia, and take part in papal events and Mass with Pope Francis! Space is limited! A brochure with registration information and
all trip details may be found at www.johnpaul2center.org (click the World Meeting of Families logo!). For more information, contact
Susan McNeil, director of the Nazareth Project for Marriage and Family Formation, at 414-758-2214 or [email protected].
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inspirational features. For more information, or to subscribe, call 414-769-3500, toll free 877-769-7699 or visit www.catholicherald.org.
Jump Start Your Lent with Scripture with Scholars ~ Thursday, February 12 ~ 7-8:30pm
Join us at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 812 N Jackson St., for an exploration of “From Jerusalem to the Ends of the Earth:
Biblical Reflections on the Dynamic Legacy of Dei Verbum and the essential Outreach of the Church’s Mission,” featuring noted biblical
scholar, Fr. Donald Senior. This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required.
Come & Discover…
A presentation on “The Ignatian Spirituality Experience” and “The Milwaukee Community of Ignatian Associates” (a faith community of
lay people based on the practice of the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises in everyday life). Come to an evening of wine and cheese & good
company on Wednesday, February 11 from 5:30 – 7pm in the lower meeting room of the Gesu Parish Center, 1210 W. Michigan St.
(directly behind - south - Gesu Church).
ADULT FORMATION NOTES
Visitation Institute is BACK! - Thursday nights beginning February 19th
The Spring Visitation Institute sessions are right around the corner. Join us for these exciting formation sessions for adults, diving deeper
into the richness of the Catholic Faith so that we might be better equipped to transform the world. This semester will focus on the Moral
Theology of the Church, including addressing today's most challenging hot-button issues.
Sessions will be each Thursday night from 6:30-8pm, in the Atrium. The cost for the semester is just $20, which covers all materials.
As we approach Lent, please keep praying for our 9 RCIA Candidates and Catechumens who will be drawing closer to the Lord and
His Church, and becoming more involved in our parish.
Parish Lenten resources are coming soon. Look for them in the Atrium, and please pick up yours to help draw closer to Our Lord this
Lent.
ARISE MISSION Is Coming!
Set aside your calendar for April 14th, 15th and 18th! ARISE is coming to St. Mary's Visitation to present a three-day parish mission. On
Tuesday, April 14th & Wednesday, April 15th from 7-8:30pm, ARISE will host inspirational talks on "He Who Loved Us First" and
"Being Fully Alive in Christ." The third and final mission night on Saturday, April 18th from 7-9:00pm will be a powerful evening of
Eucharistic Adoration, accompanied by uplifting music, with the sacrament of Reconciliation available for all in attendance. The Arise
Parish Mission Week is open to all ages and backgrounds. For more information please visit arisemissions.org.
For more information on any of our Adult Formation happenings, contact Josh Dieterich at the parish office, 262-782-4575.