Blessed Savior Catholic Parish January 12, 2020

The Baptism of the Lord

Blessed Savior Parish Worship Site: 8545 W. Villard Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53225

Parish Office/Center (mailing address): 8607 W. Villard Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53225

Phone: 414-464-5033 Fax: 414-464-0079 Email: blessedsavior@archmil.org

Mass Times: Saturday, 4PM, Sunday, 9AM Weekdays: Mon. through Wed. 9am in the Chapel

Mission Statement

Blessed Savior Catholic Parish, a welcoming open

community of diverse disciples of Christ, affirms a

way of life through prayer, service, and sharing.

East Campus

5140 N. 55th Street, 53218

414-438-2745

Barbara O’Donnell, Principal

South Campus

4059 N. 64th Street, 53216

414-463-3878

Nadia Pope, Principal

West Campus

8545 W. Villard Ave., 53225

414-464-5775

Sarah Radiske, Principal

Parish Staff:

Rev. Romanus N. Nwaru, Pastor

Email: frromanus@gmail.com

Eileen Heck, Administrative Assistant

John Henry, Finance Director

Christy Presser, Director of Music

Penny Kannall, Bookkeeper

Bulletin Deadline: Monday by 3PM

Carol Spychalski, Bulletin Editor

Email: blessedsavior@archmil.org

Website: www.blessedsaviorparish.org

Parish Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 8am - 4pm

Closed Fridays

Join us on Facebook: @blessedsaviorparish

Download our App:

For iPhone Text: ParishApp1 to 555888

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Sacraments: Preparation for all sacraments are made

through the parish office.

Anointing of the Sick (Communal - Monthly)

Individual: Any Time and also by appointment.

Baptism: Contact the parish office to set up an

appointment.

Confessions:3rd Saturday in church, 3:15-3:45pm

and by appointment.

Communal Penance: Seasonal as announced.

Funerals: Please call the Parish Office in the event of the

death of a loved one.

Weddings: Arrangements are to be made at least one year in

advance by calling the parish office.

Ministry to the Sick

When a parishioner or family member is hospitalized,

homebound, or in a nursing home, please call the parish

office to have someone bring them Communion or visit.

St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry: 5558 N. 69 St.

414-464-3817—-Open Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8-10am

Pastoral Council Officers: Parish Trustees:

Yolanda Coly, Chair Julia Atkinson, Treasurer

Simon Biagui, Vice-Chair Mark Kuchta, Secretary

Denise Wesserle, Secretary

SATURDAY, 1/11 - VIGIL OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD

Is 42:1-4, 6-7/Ps 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-

4:00pm † Florence Haase

Rosary at 3:15pm

SUNDAY, 1/12 - BAPTISM OF THE LORD

Is 42:1-4, 6-7/Ps 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10 [11b]/Acts 10:34-38/Mt 3:13-17

9:00am † Richard Presser

Rosary at 8:15am

SATURDAY, 1/18 - VIGIL OF 2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Is 49:3, 5-6/Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10 [8a, 9a]/1 Cor 1:1-3/Jn 1:29-34

4:00pm † Abraham Assana

Rosary at 3:15

SUNDAY, 1/19 - 2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Is 49:3, 5-6/Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10 [8a, 9a]/1 Cor 1:1-3/Jn 1:29-34

9:00am † Joseph Mueller

† Helen Mueller Hauser

Rosary at 8:15am

BLESSED SAVIOR CATHOLIC PARISH MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN

STEWARDSHIP OF PRAYER

NO CHAPEL MASS JANUARY 13, 14, 15 AND

NO SCHOOL MASS JANUARY 16.

Readings for the week of January 13-17, 2020

Monday, 1/13/20

1 Sm 1:1-8/Ps 116:12-13, 14-17, 18-19 [17a]/Mk 1:14-20

Tuesday, 1/14/20

1 Sm 1:9-20/1 Sm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd [cf. 1]/Mk 1:21-28

Wednesday, 1/15/20

1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20/Ps 40:2 and 5, 7-8a, 8b-9, 10 [8a and 9a]/

Mk 1:29-39

Thursday, 1/16/20

1 Sm 4:1-11/Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25 [27b]/Mk 1:40-45

Friday, 1/17/20

1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a/Ps 89:16-17, 18-19 [2]/Mk 2:1-12

GOSPEL MEDITATION

The Catechism of the Catholic Church gives four reasons for the

Incarnation, why God became man in Jesus Christ. The third reason

is “to be our model of holiness.” All of Jesus’ words and actions

model for us what we ought to do. He also shows us how we’re

meant to be. Jesus’ baptism ought to remind us of our own baptism

and of the importance of baptism in the Christian life.

The Baptism of the Lord reminds us of our Trinitarian identity.

When we are baptized, we stand in solidarity with Christ, bathed in

the waters he sanctified. There, the Father proclaims our adoption

into the family of God. “‘This is my beloved son [this is my

beloved daughter], with whom I am well pleased.’” And the Spirit,

too, descends. We are filled with the Spirit’s grace and power to

continue Christ’s mission on earth. We received these gifts in the

sacrament, and they continue to dwell within us through sanctifying

grace. We can — and should — invite God to stir up these graces

of our baptism and consider them in our own lives.

Does Christ feel like a distant relative two thousand years in the

past? Or do you see him as someone who can be encountered here

and now? Ask yourself where you find your sense of dignity and

worth. Do you still search for it in success, social status, and selfish

pursuits? Or are you able to rest in being a beloved child of God?

Remember, baptism gives us a call and a charge to change the

world. Do you pray for the Holy Spirit to guide you? Or are you so

focused on your own life that you miss the mission? This week,

let’s do as Jesus did. Let’s live in our baptism!

Liturgical Publications

RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS

I used to lead an RCIA session on baptism, where I would bring in

my Kermit the Frog toy from when I was a child and pretend to

baptize it. It was a session I especially made sure I led when we had

children preparing for Easter sacraments. You would think Kermit

would have become super holy having been baptized so many times,

year after year. But, if he had been real, he would not have been any

holier due to multiple baptisms than he was after the first baptism.

He couldn’t be re-baptized. (Not to mention, of course, he is a

FROG.)

When Jesus came to John for baptism, he transformed the baptism

of repentance that John was practicing into a baptism of redemption.

And although we are called to repentance over and over in our life,

redemption comes to us only once. We cannot get baptized again in

the Jordan or Sea of Galilee because of romantic notions, or come

into the Catholic Church by a second baptism so we can start all

over. Our baptism, whether we can remember it or not, is a one-time

deal. But it is the real deal. Whether you feel it or not, you are

sealed for Christ, and the stain of original sin has been washed

away.

Too many of us take that moment for granted. Yes, you may have

been baptized as an infant. But much time has passed since then,

and you can work to understand the impact that it had on your life.

We sometimes look for a good time to begin living a stewardship

way of life. However, that time already passed, and God has been

waiting. We are called to reflect on our baptism and respond to the

call it has placed on our lives. We can respond and be disciples, or

we can be like Kermit the Frog, always searching for a new start

that never comes.

Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS

Blessed Savior Parishioners express their

sympathy to the family of

Carol Runnigen,

wife of Chuck.

May she find peace and happiness with

our Lord Jesus in heaven. May God

comfort those who mourn her, and all

who suffer the loss of a loved one. May her soul and the

souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God

rest in peace. Amen

NEW MEMBERS

Welcome to our newest families who

have joined Blessed Savior Parish.

Let’s continue to make them and anyone

else who walks through our doors feel

welcome.

John and Kathleen Pankratz

Hyacinth and Joy Okpechi

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A message from your bulletin editor:

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people forgot they even knew you!!!

MINISTRY TO THE SICK — Please pray for the following

parishioners and others with health problems and for all

those in nursing homes and those with continuing health

concerns: Jackie Ballering, Stanley Bruskiewicz,

Nadjah Hasan, Diane Henry, Mary Ann Janke,

Ray & Gertrud Kaegler, Karla Klaybor,

Ginny & Donald Naegele, Allan & Lorraine Rischman,

Anton Schleiss, Rusty Tym, Mary Frances Williams

Lord Jesus, You went about doing good and healing all, we

ask you to bless our friends who are sick. Give them

strength in body, courage in spirit, and patience with pain.

If you wish to add someone to the prayer list with their

permission, please call the parish office @ 414-464-5033.

The name will remain on the list for 4 weeks and then to

the Prayer Circle. If you wish to have it on longer please

call the parish office.

Please remember to pray for all the inten�ons in the

book of “Joys and Concerns” and all those who wrote

them.�

INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK

The Baptism of Jesus is similar in purpose to our own. As

Jesus was distinguished as the beloved Son in whom God is

well pleased, so, too, are we. We share that same special

favor with God and are brought into an intimate

relationship with Him. Does this reality change how we

feel about ourselves? It certainly does. Baptism forever

changes us and calls us to the ministries of mercy and

humility. God has formed each of us in our mother’s womb

and asks us to be a light for all people. We carry this light

humbly as we know who ultimately has a claim on us and

to whom we belong. We then are called to live our lives in

imitation of Christ and become incarnate vessels of mercy.

Our world needs to be touched by compassion and only we

can complete the task. Liturgical Publications

Stewardship Pledge

Growing Our Faith Through Generosity

Thank you to everyone who returned their Stewardship

Pledge Commitment Card. Please return yours if you

haven’t already done so. This information is very valuable

when the Finance Council starts planning the budget for the

next fiscal year.

2019 Statement Distribution

In order to eliminate postage

costs, the Finance Council and

Pastoral Council will be handing

out your 2019 Contribution

Statements after all the Masses

on the weekends of January 18 & 19 and 25 & 26.

Please pick them up in the Villard hallway. Because of

the sensitivity of this information, you cannot pick up

any other person’s statement. If you have any

questions or concerns, call John Henry @ 464-5033

ext. 20.

Thank you for your cooperation.

John Henry, Finance Director

Talk About returns January 18 & 19

Join Larry and Jennie Kenny who will

help us understand the new tax laws

during our first Talk About session of

the new year in the church hall next

weekend after both Masses. Taxpayers

of all ages are encouraged to attend and

bring your questions! Snacks available. See you there!

Thanks, Deb Wuerl

FRIDAY FISH FRY

St. Bernadette Parish, 8200 West Denver Avenue

(about three blocks south of Good Hope) invites you

to enjoy their fabulous Fish Fry/Shrimp Dinner on

Friday, January 17, from 4:00 to 7:30PM in the

parish hall. Included with the fish or shrimp are

coleslaw, fries or potato salad, bread, and coffee.

Potato pancakes, soda, beer, milk, and desserts are available for

purchase. Children's dinners (fish or chicken tenders) and carry-

outs are available. Our facilities are handicap-accessible. For

more information, please contact the St. Bernadette Parish office

at 414-358-4600 or go to www.stbweb.com.

Be sure to visit the Milwaukee Chapter of the Christ Child

Society Resale Shop located at 4033 W. Good Hope Rd.

Open Tuesday & Thursdays 9:30am–3:30pm along with first &

third Saturdays of the month 9:30am–12:30pm. Visit

www.ChristChildMilwaukee.org or call 414-540-0489.

We are an all-volunteer Catholic non-profit organization,

embracing members of all faiths, dedicated to expressing the love

of the Christ Child by service to children in the

Milwaukee area for more than 70 years. Our 300

members provide some 2,000 baby layettes, 1000

My Stuff Bags for children in crisis, Second

Saturday events for children and mothers,

tutoring at Blessed Savior South, library services,

vision screening and more.

HUMAN CONCERNS

You have mail. January meeting agenda & minutes

from November meeting are ready to be picked up in

the mailbox in back of church.

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