JUNE 24, 2018

St. Edward Catholic Community of Mackville

“A Caring Community”

N2926 State Road 47 • Appleton, WI 54913 • 920-733-9266

parish@stedwardmackville.org • www.stedwardmackville.org

Welcome!

To our visitors, we welcome you and are glad to have you with us. We want to know you and serve you. We hope that you will continue to favor us with your presence, prayers, talents and generosity according to your means. New Members are always welcome. Please call the Parish Office for an appointment to register. Change of address & phone number: Prompt notification is appreciated. Parish Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30 am-4:00 pm

Parish Staff

Father Walter Stumpf, Pastor 841-0898

Jeff Hofacker, Deacon 997-8125 Ray Ambrosius, Deacon 495-4715

Ron Ebben, Trustee 213-1450

Sarah Van Camp, Trustee 284-6197

Mike & Lynn Collom Music Ministry Leaders 243-3941

Mark Lang, Facilities Manager 585-5291

Joan Hietpas, Parish Secretary 733-9266

Celia McKee NE Coordinator (K-12) 733-6070

Pat Coonen, NE Coordinator (Adults) 733-2887

Renee Cowart, School Principal 733-6276

Lynn Schuh, School Administrative Assistant 733-6276

Sacraments

Baptism Please call us when you are expecting and at least three months before the baptism, if possible.

Reconciliation 1st Saturday of the month at 9am. Matrimony Please call a minimum of six months in advance.

Celebration of the Mass Weekend Saturday 5:30 pm Sunday 8:45 am Weekday Wednesday & Friday 8:15 am

Please remember

St. Edward Parish in your will.

Pastoral Message

Sharp-edged Sword

“The Lord called me from my birth, from my mother’s womb he gave me my name. He made of me a sharp-edged sword and concealed me in the shadow of his arm.” (Isaiah 49)

“John is his name.” (Luke 1) Today we celebrate the Nativity of John the Baptist, incidentally six months before we celebrate the Nativity of Jesus. John testifies to the Light and Truth, our Lord Jesus, who is the Lamb of God.

Starting Friday, the Feast of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, we observe Religious Freedom week. May we have the courage like John the Baptist and Peter and Paul to be that “sharp-edged sword” testifying to the Truth, especially when religious freedom is in peril.

Peace, Father Walter

Congratulations to our Raffle Winners!

Marylee Wickersheim Bea Berrens Shirley KureyJune Van Camp Paul Broeren Stacy Hofacker Mark & Mary Vosters Bob Niec Dave Manial

Steven VandeVoort

Weekly Stewardship Thought

St. Paul reminds us in the second reading that Christ died “so that those who live might live no longer for themselves.” What we give to and do for others, we

give to and do for Jesus!

See 2 Corinthians 5:15

Readings for the Week of June 24, 2018

Sunday: Is 49:1-6/Ps 139:1-3, 13-14, 14-15 [14a]/ Acts 13:22-26/Lk 1:57-66, 80 Monday: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18/Ps 60:3, 4-5, 12 -13 [7b]/Mt 7:1-5 Tuesday: 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36/ Ps 48:2-3ab, 3cd-4, 10-11 [cf. 9d]/ Mt 7:6, 12-14 Wednesday: 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3/Ps 119:33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 40 [33a]/Mt 7:15-20 Thursday: 2 Kgs 24:8-17/Ps 79:1b-2, 3-5, 8, 9 [9]/ Mt 7:21-29 Friday: Acts 12:1-11/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [5b]/2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18/Mt 16:13-19 Saturday: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19/Ps 74:1b-2, 3-5, 6-7, 20-21 [19b]/Mt 8:5-17 Next Sunday: Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24/Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11, 12, 13 [2a]/2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15/ Mk 5:21-43

Pro-Life Prayer Corner

It is proven that teens who are sexually active suffer depression at higher rates and are more likely to attempt suicide. Pray for these teens that God will lead

them to change course!

Pray through John 16:33

Financial Stewardship Corner

6/17 Collection ……..$3,574.75

THANK YOU for supporting St. Edward!

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“I Can Only Imagine” Monday, June 25 at 7pm

Newly Released DVD - “I Can Only Imagine” - is the inspiring and unknown true story behind MercyMe's beloved, chart topping song that brings ultimate hope to so many as a gripping reminder of the power of true forgiveness. PG

PLEASE NOTE The Parish Office will be closed July 2 through July 6.

We will be back on July 9th.

Summer

Movies

Prayer Chain Our parish has persons who have offered their time to pray for needs that arise. If you have a need that you would like prayed for please call the parish office. There are four ways we can handle your prayer requests:

· Email prayer chain—confidential prayerchain@stedwardmackville.org

· Bulletin—all people will be able to pray for your needs

· Prayer intention book—all people will be able to pray for your needs

Ministry of the Sick Times of illness are stressful. We wish to visit with you at your home or in the hospital. Please notify us of your desire for prayers, visits, Holy Communion, Anointing of the sick or other needs.

Parish Life Please Pray For . . . - Anne Meulemans healing. - Karen Dorn for continued healing. - Nick Berg for continued healing. - All families who have lost loved ones, that they may heal, and also those who are suffering from serious illnesses. - For all who are on our prayer chains and in our book of petitions.

Calendar of Events

Are you grieving the death of a loved one? Or do you know someone in our

parish that is? Please contact Father Walter or the Parish Office to be connected

with the Bereavement Committee.

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Monday, June 25, 2018 Monday Night Movie—7:00 pm Saturday, July 7, 2018 NO CONFESSIONS TODAY Monday, July 9, 2018 Monday Night Movie—7:00 pm Friday, July 13, 2018 Mass and a Movie—9:00 am Friday, July 20, 2018 Adoration 9am Monday, July 23, 2018 Monday Night Movie—7:00 pm Thursday, July 26, 2018 - Finance Council Meeting 5:15pm - Pastoral Council Meeting 6:30pm Friday, July 27, 2018 Mass and a Movie—9:00 am Saturday, August 4, 2018 Confessions 9am Friday, August 10, 2018 Mass and a Movie—9:00 am Monday, August 13, 2018 Monday Night Movie—7:00 pm Tuesday, August 21, 2018 Total Board of Education Meeting 7pm Thursday, August 23, 2018 - Finance Council Meeting 5:15pm - Pastoral Council Meeting 6:30pm Friday, August 24, 2018 Mass and a Movie—9:00 am Monday, August 27, 2018 Monday Night Movie—7:00 pm

BOOKKEEPER AND HOUSEKEEPER Mount Tabor Center/SPIRITUS has openings for a Bookkeeper and a

Housekeeper.

The Bookkeeper works 15 hours per week which includes general office and

bookkeeping procedures. This person must possess a working knowledge of

Microso" applica#ons and QuickBooks with a$en#on to detail.

The Housekeeper works 15 hours per week which includes cleaning the retreat

center before events and preparing bedrooms before retreats.

Prefer posi#ve, prac#cing members of the Catholic faith who want to share their

gi"s of bookkeeping and housekeeping for the mission of inspiring Catholic youth.

For full job descrip#ons, phone (920) 722-8918 or email edenfoord@

spiritusministries.org for more info.

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Liturgical Roles

Weekend of June 30 & July 1, 2018

Ushers/Greeters 5:30 pm Sandy Griesbach Walter Nocito M NEED SUB NEED SUB 8:45 am Robert Poch Fred Ringel M Vic Salm Ed Turek Lectors 5:30 pm Alicia Romnek M Jane Varick 8:45 am Carole Bergman Terry Bergman M Altar Servers 5:30 pm Miranda Romnek Jackson Van Straten 8:45 am Sean Salm Lauren Stelow

St. Edward the Confessor - Mass Intentions

The saving graces & fruits of the Mass are offered for:

Week of June 25 - July 1, 2018

Monday No Mass Tuesday 5:45 pm Mass at St. Nicholas Wednesday 8:15 am the souls of the Ebben & Plutz Families † Thursday 8:15 am Mass at St. Nicholas Friday 8:15 am the soul of Peter Salm † Saturday 5:30 pm the People of St. Edward & St. Nicholas Parishes Sunday 8:45 am the souls of the Living & Deceased Member of the Hofacker Family †

SCRIP CORNER Scrip is Available:

- During School Office Hours - At weekend Masses

SCRIP in July: In addition to purchasing SCRIP before and after weekend masses, during the month of July, you can stop by the school office on Wednesdays from 10 am to noon. Update: We have Meijer’s $25 gift cards. Check out the new store.

Area Confessions Schedules Appleton Parishes St. Bernard Sat. 9:00 am St. Bernadette Sat. 9:00 am St. Joseph Sat. 9:00-9:30 am St. Mary Sat. 9:00-9:30 am St. Pius X Sat. 8:30-9:30 am St. Therese Sat. 3:00-3:45 pm St. Thomas More Sat. 4-4:30 pm Sacred Heart Sat. 3-4 pm Freedom—St. Nicholas Sat. 3-3:30 pm Greenville—St. Mary T & Th 5:30-6:15 pm Sat. 2:30-3:45 pm

Area Mass Schedules

St. Bernard Saturday 4:30 pm; Sunday 8:00 & 10:00 am

St. Joseph Saturday 4:00 pm; Sunday 8:00 & 10:00 am, 6:30 pm

St. Mary Saturday 4:30 pm; Sunday 8:00 & 9:45 am

St. Pius X Saturday 4:00 pm; Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 am, 6 pm

St. Therese Saturday 4:00 pm; Sunday 9:00 am

St. Thomas More Saturday 5:00 pm; Sunday 8:00 & 10:00 am

St. Mary (Black Creek) Saturday 4:00 pm; Sunday 8:00 am

St. Nicholas (Freedom) Saturday 4:00 pm; Sunday 7:00 & 10:30 am

St. Mary (Greenville) Saturday 4:00 pm; Sunday 8:00 & 10:00 am

Get Connected! The direct link is: www.stedandnick.formed.org. Available on your home computer or download the app to your mobile device. Once you create your “account” with your email and your personal password, you will have access to everything on this site. Check it out!

New Evangelization Celia McKee, Coordinator religioused@stedwardmackville.org

BONFIRE Joint youth ministry event for St. Edward and St. Nicholas Sunday, June 24th at 7:30-9:30PM St. Nicholas, Freedom Bonfire, pizza, smores, games, and prayer. Grades 6-8. Friends are welcome!!

FEEDING AMERICA Join us for a morning of service at FEEDING AMERICA. Tuesday, July 10 from 9AM-12PM 2911 W. Evergreen Drive Need to be at least 10 years old Registration is required as they plan the project according to our numbers. Liability forms are required. Parents are welcome and encouraged to sign up too! It is a lot of fun and you know you are helping those in need in our own community! Celia McKee 733-6070; cmckee@stedwardmackille.org

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School News Website: www.stedwardk5.org

Email: saintedward@catholicweb.com

School Office Hours

Monday—Friday 7:15 am-3:30 pm

St. Edward School has wonderful readers. When our 5th graders graduate they are either at grade level or a grade or two above grade level. This has been true for many years! One of the reasons our students do so well with reading is because of the use of guided reading within our classrooms. Not only do students get full class instruction, but they also receive read-ing instruction in small groups within their own reading level. Another main reason all of our students leave here reading at grade level or above is because of Ms. Ploederl and her expertise in tutoring. Ms. Ploederl is certified in the Susan Barton program and works with students who need a little extra help in reading each after-noon. We are blessed to have this program!

Renee Cowart, School Principal

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In Search of Young Adults! SPIRITUS is seeking Catholic men, 21-29 years of age, to join the SPIRITUS missionary team this August. SPIRITUS

ignites the faith in thousands of young Catholics through retreats and parish youth ministry each year! Missionaries live in community and travel to parishes and schools throughout Wisconsin; they receive training, formation, spiritual direction, lodging, food, a monthly allowance, health insurance and a $2,000 stipend upon completion of the 9-month program. It is a unique opportunity to serve our Lord and help young Catholics grow in faith. Visit www.spiritusministries.org, contact Andrea at andreaschool@ spiritusministries.org, or (920) 722-8918 x5 for more information.

St. Nicholas Country Fest June 29th – July 1st, 2018 Country Music Singer Phil Vassar will be playing live in concert on Friday, June 29th, 2018 at St. Nicholas Country Fest in Freedom. Gates open at 5pm with food, drinks, and music! The 2 open-ing acts are Travis Swedberg followed by Zach Linley and the Rebel Daredevils. Advanced ticket prices are $25 for general admission or $40 for reserved seating. Tickets are available at St. Nicholas Parish, Freedom Foods, Capital Credit Union in Freedom, The Meat Block in Greenville, all East Wisconsin Savings Banks, or at www.ticketstaronline.com. Sunday events include an outdoor Polka Mass at 10:30 AM, silent and oral auction, kids games, burgers and brats, and more! www.stnicholascountryfest.com

Fox Valley Catholic Bible Study

Start a new journey early this Friday morning to hear a moving presentation called The Exodus: Echoes of a Feast, by Sister Elise Cholewinski, OSF, a Spiritual Director and Retreat Speaker. This talk will present background for a coming series on the Bread of Life Discourse beginning 7/ 27. Come join over 60 attendees weekly to explore the Bible in new ways every Friday at 6:30 am held in St. Bernadette School Cafeteria, 2331 E Lourdes Drive, Appleton, WI. A $3 offering includes coffee & Manderfield’s baked goods. View us at www.foxvalleybiblestudy.org for more info.