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of Nativity Mary 313 E. WALL S TREET • JANESVILLE, WISCO NSI N 53545 -3047
February 24, 2019 • Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Rectory 313 E. Wall Street Janesville, WI 53545-3047 Website ............. www.nativitymary.org Phone ............................... (608) 752-7861 Father Rob Butz ……. (608) 620-9910
Pastor ............................. Rev. Robert Butz Email: [email protected]
Dir. of Liturgy ........................... Bob Craig Email: [email protected] Coord. Religious Ed ...Kathy Hookham Email: [email protected] Business Manager .... Arwen Twitchett Email: [email protected] Parish Secretary ..……....Sharlet Collins Email: [email protected]
St. Mary School 307 E. Wall Street Janesville, WI 53545-3047 Phone ............................... (608) 754-5221 Principal .......................... Matthew Parish Secretary ………………...Sue Vodak & Sue Dickman
Religious Education Phone ............................... (608) 752-7861 Coordinator…………….Kathy Hookham
Prayer Network Mary Ann Venable…..(608) 754-5284
Nativity of Mary ................ Sat. 4:30 pm Sun. 8:30 & 10:30 am
St. Patrick ............................. Sat. 4:00 pm
St. John Vianney ................ Sat. 5:00 pm Sun. 8:15 & 9:45 am
St. William ............................ Sat. 4:00 pm Sun. 8:00 & 10:30 am
St. Mary - Milton ............... Sat. 4:00 pm Sun. 9:00 am
We, the Catholic family of Nativity of Mary, are empowered by the Holy Spirit to be disciples of Jesus Christ. Through worship, the sacraments, fellowship, evangelization and outreach, we will share the word of Christ in our community. -Mission Statement
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News & Notes
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St. Mary School
News & Notes
SCRIP REMINDER
SCRIP puts your regular shopping dollars to work supporting your parish and school with over fifty retailers ….. grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants, department stores, hardware stores, movie theaters, spas and more!
SCRIP cards are available for purchase in the school office and after Mass twice per month ….. Next up, the weekend of March 2nd/3rd.
Thank you for supporting your parish and school!
School News: This last Tuesday 6-8 graders from all the Catholic Schools gathered at St. John Vianney in an event centered around the Rosary. The event was sponsored by the Catholic Advisory Board, a group of students who represent each of the Catholic Schools in Janesville. The group of 14 students meet monthly, alternating between the schools, to design events for middle school kids that focus on service, prayer, and relationship building. On Tuesday's event, the 160 students gathered to pray a rosary altogether before breaking out into groups to each make their own cord and bead rosary. One of the goals of Advisory this year has been to make a deeper connection between faith and prayer and the world we live. As a result, the event ended with a speaker who talked with the kids about responding to communities in emergency situations and the role of faith in those times. Groups like Student Advisory show a promising future for the students, but also for the entire Catholic community in Janesville.
Dates to Remember: 2/27: Student-led Mass (8:15) 3/1: No School; Staff Work Day 3/8: Salad Luncheon 3/22: Living Stations of the Cross 3/25-3/29: Spring Break
Money Counts for 2018-2019
Received Budgeted Variance
Week 34
02-18-2018 9,078.67 10,360.99 -1,282.32
YTD $382,285.37 444,157.19 -61,871.82
Money Matters
Annual Catholic Appeal
On March 2-3, Father Rob will lead the in-pew process for the Annual Catholic Appeal. Those who have not made a pledge by mail will be asked to do so at this time.
Please read the annual appeal tabloid, available here at church today. It provides a detailed explanation of the use of the funds that you are asked to give. This appeal
funds many ministries throughout the diocese and helps many in need.
Each household is asked to make a generous gift. In doing so, please consider making a pledge, payable over six months.
On March 2-3, one member from each household will be asked to fill out a commitment envelope during mass. Thank you in advance for your support of our parish, the diocese and the work of the church throughout the world.
….. for those who are Homebound
Tune in for Sunday Mass 6 AM on WISC-TV Channel 3
7 AM on TVW Channel3000.com 7 AM on Direct TV14
Thanks to all who shared their time and talents to serve the men during our week at the Gift’s Men’s Shelter. We are so blessed to have such a wonderful family of volunteers here at Nativity Mary Parish. This is such a rewarding ministry, and once again you have made St. Mary’s proud. God is good. Dave and Pat Ellis
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Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
"But rather, love your enemies and do good to them, and lend expecting nothing back; then your reward will be great and you will be children of the Most High, for he himself is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful." - Lk 6:35-36
************************************************************** This Sunday, Jesus continues his challenging Sermon on the Mount. "Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you, give to everyone who asks of you, and from the one who takes what is yours do not demand it back." Words like these are challenging! Many of us have grown up in a culture of independence and retaliation against those who harm us. Today's Gospel reminds us that the way of the world is not necessarily the way of the disciple. In many spiritual texts, saints describe the first stage of the spiritual life as mercenary love of God. That is, we love Him because he "pays" us with graces and good things. Consider for a moment, why do you do the good that you do? Take volunteering, for example. How often do we talk about the good feelings service evokes and how you "get so much more than you give." This is still based on an attitude of return on our investment. Would we volunteer if we knew it was good to do, but we didn't "feel" good afterward? What if the people we helped seemed ungrateful, or if someone at the food pantry stole $20 out of our purse? It can be difficult to love people when we think we might not get anything back. "For if you love those who love you, what credit is that to you?" As Christians, we are called to imitate God. We follow a God who loves not only His closest friends, but who loves betrayers, deniers, and crucifiers. The Christian walk is one of perseverance and sacrifice. What does your love look like?
Scripture Focus on Faith
Readings for Sunday, February 24, 2019 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Sm 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23 / 1 Cor 15:45-49 / Lk 6:27-38
Readings for Next Sunday, March 3, 2019 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sir 27:4-7 / 1 Cor 15:54-58 / Lk 6:39-45
Please Pray For Our Parishioners:
Barbara Allen, Bill, Peter Barrett,
Bill and Judy Bever, Valerie Boggs,
Karen Bullis, Noah Cotter, Jeanette Durant,
Linda Fredell, LeeAnn Gilligan, Gerri, Jackie H.,
Alice Jensen, Caroline McNally, Pat,
Max Rammer, Phyllis Rice, Madelynn Schieve,
Colleen Schroeder, Edna Thorp, Peter Weirich,
Lola Williams, Avalon Widner, Lucille Willegal
Sacraments
Anointing of the Sick:
Infant Baptism: Registered members of the parish are welcome to arrange for their baby’s baptism by signing up for the necessary preparation program for parents.
RCIA Please call anytime if you would like to discuss Catholicism and see how joining the Church may offer you a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.
Catholic Women’s Club Contact Jan Bier at 752-4387 for more information.
Knights of Columbus Meetings held 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm. Contact Ed Gilligan 449-6468 for more information.
Bulletin Deadline Mondays at 9:00 AM. Please contact the Rectory at 752-7861.
Traveling Chalice
This week the Traveling Chalice will be hosted by St.
Mary School’s 3rd grade class.
Any questions regarding our Traveling Chalice program may
be directed to: Colleen at 868-6386 OR
Would You Like A Pastoral Visit?
REMINDER: If you, a family member or someone you
know is confined or hospitalized and would benefit from a
pastoral visit, please contact your parish office and let them
know. Staff does not always know of hospital admissions for
a variety of reasons and often has no way of knowing of other
situations in which a parish contact would be beneficial.
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What’s Happening
Begin your journey to healing from abortion— Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat: March 8-10, 2019 Open to anyone struggling with the Emotional and spiritual pain of abortion.
Contact Mary 608-221-9593 or www.madisondiocese.org/rachel
Compassionate and confidential.
Pray the Rosary with the Knights of Columbus
Next Sunday immediately after the 8:30 AM Mass at St. Mary’s, the Knights of Columbus will lead anyone interested in praying the Rosary. We celebrate this Rosary on each first Sunday of the month and welcome you to join us. The Rosary only takes 20 minutes and it is truly rewarding.
The Rosary is arguably the most recognizable Catholic devotion. The Rosary is one of the most powerful weapons in our arsenal for spiritual warfare and one of the greatest aids in the pursuit of a fruitful spiritual life. Blessed Virgin Mary has promised us that the rosary serves as a spiritual weapon that every soldier for Christ and His Church needs to fight successfully in the spiritual battle that comprises much of our earthly sojourn. Those who trust in the Rosary and are faithful to Mary through it will have access to many additional graces that those who choose not to pray it won’t. Graces we desperately need to help us make it through the narrow gate that leads to heaven. The Rosary will be a very powerful armor against Hell; it will destroy vice, deliver from sin, and dispel heresy. The Rosary will make virtue and good works flourish, and will obtain for souls the most abundant divine mercies. It will draw the hearts of men from the love of the world and its vanities, and will lift them to the desire of eternal things. Whoever recites the Rosary devoutly, reflecting on the mysteries, shall never be overwhelmed by misfortune. He will not experience the anger of God nor will he perish by an unprovided death. The sinner will be converted; the just will persevere in grace and merit eternal life. (Catholic Information Services)
ECHO – Everyone Cooperating To Help Others Life is an ECHO. What you Send Out, you Get Back!
Did you know?
ECHO began here at St. Mary’s in 1970 through the efforts of a group of concerned parishioners. Since then ECHO has expanded into an ecumenical ministry to the people of the Janesville area and is currently sponsored by over 30 Christian organizations.
Each weekend St. Mary’s parishioners are invited to bring a can or box of non-perishable food for ECHO when they come to Mass. This food may be placed in a specially designated basket at each entrance of the church.
ECHO seeks to serve human needs and God’s justice by providing help for emergency situations. ECHO not only cooperates with public and private agencies to respond to human needs, but also seeks to meet emergency needs in ways not readily available through other sources.
Services provided include: Food pantry, emergency lodging and rent assistance, gas and bus assistance, schools supplies, toiletries, diapers and baby food, Thanksgiving and Easter baskets, Christmas toys, Christmas day dinner, case management and information referral services for persons requiring public aid or help from other agencies.
The ECHO office is located at 65 S. High Street. For more information about ECHO call the ECHO office at 608-754-5333 during regular business hours Monday through Thursday 9 AM to Noon and 1-4 PM and on Friday from 9 AM to Noon. Or visit them on the web at www.echojanesville.org.
“Four Star Charity” E.C.H.O. has earned four stars from Charity Navigator
for the fourth consecutive year!
2018 Service Highlights
Provided services to 3,439 unduplicated households Provided 3,785,687 meals Provided 3,864 nights in a motel to the homeless Provided 439 months of rent to prevent homelessness Provided 490 households with transportation assistance
Current needs: Macaroni & Cheese, Soup, Crackers, Cereal, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Canned Meats, Instant Coffee, Feminine Supplies, Diapers …… save your brown paper bags for ECHO, too.
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What’s Happening
Illness & Preparation for the Mass
While Catholics are obligated to attend Mass on all Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation, a serious reason may cause you to miss. Being sick is a serious reason for being excused from the obligation to attend Mass. If you have the flu or some other serious and/or contagious illness, please stay home. (Another common serious reason is severe weather.)
If you feel you have a cold or if you have a compromised immune system, please don’t shake hands with others during the sign of peace. You may smile and say, “The peace of the Lord be with you.”
If Holy Communion is offered under both forms, please do not consume the Precious Blood if you are not feeling well or if you have a compromised immune system.
-from the Diocesan Office of Worship
Catholic Women’s Club Scholarship
The Janesville Catholic Women’s Club is offering four scholarships for high school seniors who are active members of the four Catholic parishes in Janesville. One scholarship will be offered at each parish. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA and a relative or friend who is a member of the club.
Selection will be based on active involvement in the Catholic Church, academic standing, and other extracurricular activities in the school and community.
Funds are raised at the club’s Dollars for Scholars Card Party held twice a year. Applications are available at the Parker and Craig guidance offices and are due by April 1, 2019. For further information, for a list of current members, or if you are home schooled, call Jan at 752-4387.
Wisconsin Catholic Youth Rally March 16 at Carroll University 10am-8pm Contact Mr. Matt McDonald at [email protected] or 608-449-6406 if interested.
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations Each weekday, from 9-11:30 there is Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations held in the Chapel at Holy Name Heights. As you all know, praying for vocations is a great cause as we continue to need priests to fill the places of those retiring Currently, they are having a very difficult time filling the hours for this Adoration and are seeking parishioners willing to spend an hour or two whenever you can with the Lord in prayer for vocations. Please consider this ministry. It is a ministry from your heart to the hearts of people being called to religious life or the priesthood. If this is something you would like to do, please contact the Vocations Office to arrange a time. 608-821-3089
Our Lady of the Assumption in Beloit, will have a
Fish Fry this Friday, March 1, and every Friday during Lent. Serving takes place from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in Assumption Hall. All you can eat baked and fried Cod, baked potatoes, fries, coleslaw, applesauce, bread and beverage. Adults: $11.00; Children 6-12: $5.00; 5 & under FREE. Soda & desserts offered at an additional charge. Carry outs available.
Faith … Giftedness … Partnership Please support
Apostolate for Persons with Disabilities Diocese of Madison
Love, Care and Compassion for Disabled Persons, since 1967
St. Elizabeth Campus (St. Elizabeth Home & St. Elizabeth Manor)
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on Milton Avenue, present a Scoopie Lunch!
Sunday, March 10th, 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
10% of the sales will be donated for the benefit of all our beloved residents.
We pray that we will see you there and may the Good Lord continue to bless you all!
Mass Intentions = Living Sunday, February 24 8:30 AM Parishioners of Nativity of Mary 10:30 AM Nancy McCann Monday, February 25 No Mass Tuesday, February 26 12:10 PM Wednesday, February 27 8:15 AM Jim Martelle Thursday, February 28 8:15 AM Friday, March 1 8:15 AM Gene Wagner Saturday, March 2 4:30 PM Brownie & Regena Brown—9 Years Sunday, March 3 8:30 AM Parishioners of Nativity of Mary 10:30 AM
Cluster Corner
Parish Event Calendar
Monday, February 25 11:00 AM Centering Prayer, Nativity House Tuesday, February 26 10:30 AM Faith Sharing Group, Nativity House 5:00-6:00 PM Reconciliation, Church 6:30 PM Parish Council Meeting, Fellowship Hall Wednesday, February 27 5:45 PM Elementary Religious Ed, School 7:00 PM Choir Practice, Church 7:15 PM High School Religious Ed, Nativity House Friday, March 1 8:45-9:45 AM Holy Hour (Adoration), Church Saturday, March 2 9:30-10:30 AM Reconciliation, Church Sunday, March 3 9:30 AM Knights of Columbus Rosary, Church
Monday 2/25
Tuesday
Wednesday Thursday Friday
Saturday
Sunday 3/3
Nativity of Mary 12:10 pm 8:15 am
8:15 am 8:15 am
4:30 pm 8:30 & 10:30 am
St. John Vianney 8:15 am 5:15 pm 8:15 am 8:15 am 8:15 am
8:15 am 5:00 pm
8:15 & 10:00 am
St. Patrick 5:00 pm 8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am
4:00 pm
9:00 am 12:00 Noon en Español
St. William 5:15 pm
8:30 am 7:30 am 7:30 am 4:00 pm
8:00 & 10:30 am
St. Mary’s Hospital
2:00 pm
St. Elizabeth Nursing Home
7:00 am 9:15 am
St. Elizabeth Manor Footville
ALL ACTIVITIES ARE OPEN TO MEMBERS
OF ANY PARISH IN THE CLUSTER
February 25 11:00 AM Centering Prayer, Nativity of Mary, Nativity House February 26 10:30 AM Faith Sharing Group, Nativity of Mary, Nativity House February 26 Noon—5:00 PM Adoration, St. William, 5:00 PM Benediction February 26 6:00-7:00 PM Adoration & Devotions in Spanish, St. Patrick February 26 6:00-7:00 PM Adoration, St. John Vianney February 27 5:30 - 7:00 AM “That Man Is You”, St. John Vianney, Marian Hall—for more info, Call Mark Lessner 608-290-9170 or Rick Cummings 608-757-2229 February 27 9:00 AM Women’s Scripture Study, St. John Vianney, Marian Hall February 28 8:30 AM-1:00 PM Adoration, St. Patrick February 28 8:30-10:00 AM Bible Study, St. William March 1 8:45-9:45 AM Adoration, Nativity of Mary March 1 9:00 AM-2:30 PM Adoration, St. John Vianney, 2:40 PM Benediction
“For God so loved the world that he gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him might not perish but might have eternal life. “
John 3:16