PRAYER & WORSHIP Mass of Anticipation: Saturday, 5:15 p.m. Sunday Mass: 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m.; 5:00 p.m. (Spanish)

Daily Mass: Monday—Friday, 7:00 a.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. School Mass: Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Tuesday, 7:30 a.m.—7:00 p.m.

Reconciliation: Saturday, 4:00 p.m.; Sunday, 4:00 p.m. (Bilingual); or by appointment

Welcome to the faith community of

ST. FRANCIS DE SALES LAKE GENEVA, WISCONSIN

PARISH OFFICE Hours: Mondays, 10:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m.; Tuesdays—Thursdays, 7:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m.; Fridays, 7:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. Address: 148 W. Main Street, Lake Geneva, WI 53147 Phone: (262) 248-8524 Fax: (262) 248-5302 Parish Web Site: www.sfdslg.org

PARISH SCHOOL Address: 130 W. Main Street, Lake Geneva, WI 53147 Phone: (262) 248-2778 Fax: (262) 248-7860

We, the community of St. Francis de Sales Parish, seek to LIVE JESUS through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit by ministering to the needs of our brothers and sisters through Word, Worship, Education and Service.

October 13, 2013 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Elisha Refusing Gifts from Naaman, by Pieter de Grebber, c. 1630

COUNTING CONTRIBUTIONS 10/14—TEAM 3 10/21—TEAM 4

CARING FOR THE ALTAR 10/14-10/19—Rita Leahy 10/21-10/26—Sandy Derrick

WEDDING BANNS II. Vince Neno and Sara Kandler I. Brad Krosegen and Catherine Connors

MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY, Oct. 12, 2013 8:00 a.m. All Parishioners 2:00 p.m. Tara Holton & Jared Erdmier Wedding 5:15 p.m. J.J. King

SUNDAY, Oct. 13, 2013 7:30 a.m. All Parishioners 9:00 a.m. Ann E. Harding 10:30 a.m. Bogdan & Jan Jaronczyk & Health

Intentions of Frank & Jadwiga Jaronczyk

5:00 p.m. All Parishioners (Spanish Mass)

MONDAY, Oct. 14, 2013 7:00 a.m. Ralph Bogan & John & Bettie Makens

TUESDAY, Oct. 15, 2013 7:00 a.m. James Macfarlane

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 16, 2013 7:00 a.m. Janice Ploch 9:00 a.m. JoAnn Ruth

THURSDAY, Oct. 17, 2013 7:00 a.m. Michael Kelly & George & Marena

Crossland

FRIDAY, Oct. 18, 2013 7:00 a.m. Special Intentions of the de Channes

Family

SATURDAY, Oct. 19, 2013 8:00 a.m. All Parishioners 5:15 p.m. Mary Picchietti

SUNDAY, Oct. 20, 2013 7:30 a.m. Jeanne Kosterman & Veronica Corrado 9:00 a.m. Henry Rogers & Vincent & Dan

Kavanaugh 10:30 a.m. Estelle Danza 5:00 p.m. All Parishioners (Spanish Mass)

FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP Oct. 6, 2013 Parish Envelopes $9,222.25 Offertory $2,565.66 Capital Campaign $416.00 Angel Fund $62.00 Human Concerns $37.00

(The Angel Fund benefits families of our day school program who need tuition assistance.)

Thank you for your support of St. Francis de Sales Parish.

Oct. 19, 5:15 p.m. Oct. 20, 7:30 a.m. Oct. 20, 9:00 a.m. Oct. 20, 10:30 a.m.

Greeters

Helene Churchill Shirley Zientarski NOT FILLED NOT FILLED

Jim Lambrilaz Mary Ludtke Pat Moorhouse Jeanette Polyock

Maureen Allenstein Louella Rogers NOT FILLED NOT FILLED

Mike Huml Lisa Parker Pat Reynders Louella Rogers

Ushers

Debra Colombrita Frank Colombrita George Melcher Wilbur Metz

Roland Freund Irene Humphrey Budd Humphrey Ron White

Austin Hayes Ray Lucivansky NOT FILLED NOT FILLED

Jeanette Goldsmith Lily Quinn Lorraine Wrobleski Ray Wrobleski

Readers Scott Vorpagel Christopher Hicks Lois Maywald Joan Huml & Jimmy Ring

Communion

Gene Bulla Sue Bulla Marcie Hollmann Mark Mohapp Janice Zagorski Dick Zagorski NOT FILLED

Katie Alder Anthony Ascolani Elaine Johnson Richard Kelman Jeanne McCarron Sylvia Navin Maureen Redmer

Daniel Derrick Ann Desecki Corrine Haimann Nancy Mancuso Therese O'Grady Vickie Peck Diane Read

Linda Contant Pat Cramer William Gronke Mary Gronke Jennifer Serna Donna Smith Julie Vitullo

Altar Servers

NOT FILLED - 1 Isaac Madrigal - 2

Gina Kutsch - 1 Jacob Hicks - 2

Suzie Condos - 1 Kyle Goethal - 1 Joey Amann - 2 Annie Gottinger - 2

Boiana Pegau - 1 Monica Serna - 1 Sabrina Vitullo - 2 Isabella Vitullo - 2

Parish Giving Weekend of October 6

Actual Goal Surplus /(Shortfall)

Weekly Envelopes 9,222 8,836 386

Weekly Offertory 2,566 2,750 (184)

Year-to-Date Envelopes 127,501 143,242 (15,741)

Year-to-Date Offertory 50,384 38,500 11,884

Total 182,592 181,742 850

PLEASE PRAY FOR… The following parishioners are ill and would like to be remembered in your prayers:

Karen Hess Margaret Curin Fred Lichtenauer Wayne Rogers Lily Lucee Pond Butch Nocek Carol Varco Tom Johnson Bob Nordhaus Patrick Kosterman Bernie Hackbarth Mary Luchitz Theresa Henderson Carol Peck Grace Trevey Judy Eckert Ben Lambert Marj Dudzek Eric Gefvert

Charles (Chuck) Dunlap Luke Redmer Barbara Quincannon Bormes Marge Leahy Mark Hogan Juana Albino Dan Kosterman Joan Roell Bill Bokina Lou Rogers Pearl Tibbits Bonnie Tiso Maureen Zimmerman Rosalie Weisbrod Michael Manhatton Kelly Hughbanks Lisa Antle Scott Melancon

THE WEEK AHEAD: OCT. 13-20 Sun – KC Breakfast Blood Pressure Screenings after Masses Altar Society Bake Sale after Masses 9:00 REP Gr. 4K-5 6:30 Confirmation Class Mon – 5:30 School Advisory 6:00 Prayer Group (Spanish) 7:00 RCIA Tues – 7:30 Adoration 5:30 Rosary 6:30 Cantors Wed – 10:00 Bible Study 11:00 Shepherds of Christ 6:00 6th-8th Grades REP 7:00 Prayer & Worship 7:00 Bingo Thurs – 5:30 Rosary 6:30 Parish Council 7:00 Chorale 7:00 Prayer Group Fri – 6:30 Emmaus Choir (Spanish) 6:00 Emmaus Women (Spanish) Sat – 9:30 AA 10:00 Baptisms (Spanish) 7:00 Emmaus Men (Spanish) Sun – 8:00-6:00 Mexican Fiesta 9:00 REP Gr. 4K-5 1:00 Living Rosary 6:00 First Reconciliation Parent Meeting (Spanish)

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK… Dear Parishioners, When I was studying for the priesthood in the seminary, there was a priest on the faculty who told us seminarians how important it was to begin each day by praising God, and to end each day giving thanks. The rhythm of a life of prayer is praise and gratitude, glorifying God for his goodness, and thanking him for his gifts. Today’s Gospel focuses both on the healing power of Christ and our need to respond with gratitude when we experience healing. In the story, Jesus cured ten lepers – a miracle that not only cured them physically, but also restored them to their families and communities. Outcasts no longer, they were able to resume the activities of their old way of life. One of the lepers, upon realizing he was cured, knew that there was one thing he had to do before he returned to his family and friends. He ran back to Jesus, fell at his feet and gave thanks. He was filled with gratitude for all that God had done for him. As we contemplate this Gospel story, let us never cease thanking God for the gift of his healing presence in our lives. God’s Blessings, Fr. Jim Schuerman

Queridos miembros de la Parroquia de San Francisco de Sales: Cuando era seminarista, había un sacerdote en el seminario que nos enseño de la importancia de comenzar cada día alabando al Señor, y terminar cada día dando gracias. La vida de oración consiste en alabanza y gratitud. Alabamos a Dios por su grandeza, y le damos gracia por sus dones. El Evangelio de hoy nos habla de la necesidad de dar gracias a Jesucristo, nuestro Señor, quien nos sana con su amor. En el narrativo, Jesús curó a diez leprosos. Los curó físicamente, y les dio la oportunidad de reunirse con sus familias y comunidades. En un sentido, Jesús les dio la posibilidad de recuperar sus vidas. Uno de los leprosos, al verse sano, volvió a Jesús, y echándose a sus pies, le daba gracias. Lleno de gratitud por lo que hizo Jesús, este hombre alababa a Dios. Al contemplar este Evangelio, demos gracias a Dios, quien nos salva con su amor. ¡Que Dios los bendiga! Padre Jim Schuerman

BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS All articles for the bulletin must be emailed to rep@sfdslg.org or submitted in writing to the parish office. The deadline is at noon on Monday.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 11:45 a.m. and 1 to 7 p.m. It is suspended from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. due to Choir of Angels practice in church.

ATTENTION ALL LITURGICAL MINISTERS To All Ushers, Greeters, Eucharistic Ministers, Servers and Lectors: Please remember to request a sub on the computer. If you are uncomfortable using a computer, please call Joan Huml at 745-3555.

PILGRIMAGE TO MEXICO Join Fr. Oriol and Fr. Angel on a six-day pilgrimage to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Feb. 17-22, 2014. Visit Mexico City and Puebla and marvel at the blended cultures of Aztec, Spanish and modern-day Mexico. Roundtrip air tickets, all hotels and daily breakfast and dinner, transportation, city tours, and more cost $2,098/person, based on double occupancy. We will have a final meeting to inquire more information about the pilgrimage on Friday, Oct. 25, at 5:00 p.m. in Columbus Hall at St. Patrick’s in Elkhorn. If you are interested, send an e-mail to Fr. Oriol (oriol@archmil.org) for more information.

LIVING ROSARY – OCT. 20 Men, women and children are invited to join the Catholic Daughters of the Americas in praying the Rosary on Sunday, Oct. 20, at 1:00 p.m. Please sign up to be a bead in our living rosary. A signup sheet is available in the chapel entrance. We will pray the rosary on the front lawn of the center, weather permitting, or in the church proper if necessary. Refreshments will be served afterward in the center. Please join in honoring the Blessed Mother in this month of the Rosary.

FUNDRAISER FOR OPEN ARMS FREE CLINIC AT YERKES OBSERVATORY The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court #914, Lake Geneva, are sponsoring a fundraiser for Open Arms Free Clinic. Sip champagne while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and sweets at Yerkes Observatory on Sunday, Oct. 13, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Take an architectural tour of the observatory, see the refractor telescope, and view the spectacular grounds while you are serenaded in style. For reservations, call Rita at (262) 248-4162. Cost per person is $45. Space is limited. Proceeds will be used to purchase dental equipment for Open Arms, a clinic that provides health care for uninsured and low-income individuals. Take a trip halfway to heaven and be an angel to those in need. Yerkes is located at 373 West Geneva St. in Williams Bay.

MEXICAN FIESTA St. Francis de Sales Parish

Sunday, Oct. 20 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

There will be a Mexican fiesta, called a Keremesse, to raise funds for St. Francis de Sales Parish, on Sunday, Oct. 20, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please join us for food, entertainment and fun!

HELP NEEDED When a luncheon is requested for a departed loved one, the women of SFDS donate their time and culinary skills to enhance the menu. If you would like to participate, please call me, Lorraine Sharkey, at (262) 949-8990 and tell me if you would like to work, donate or both. Please pass this along to someone you think would like to participate. Any donation of time or talent will always be greatly appreciated.

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS Thanks to all who came out last Sunday and had their animals blessed. There were many dogs, a cat, bird and stuffed animal who all received a blessing.

CELL PHONE COLLECTION The Knights of Columbus have placed a cell phone recycling box in the parish library to raise funds for Wisconsin Special Olympics. Thank you for thinking of this fundraiser whenever you are ready to toss out your cell phone.

PARDON OUR DUST Please pardon the construction outside as we improve rainwater drainage on our property.

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS Lord, hold our troops in Your loving hands. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us. Protect those who are stationed overseas, especially Michael Zagorski, who is in the in the Army Special Forces; Micah Lichtenauer, who is with the U.S. Army in Kuwait; and Michael Reynders, U.S. Navy.

BAKE SALE After all Masses Oct. 12 and 13 All proceeds go toward purchasing new altar server robes. Please bake, buy or donate. Sponsored by the Altar Society

THE HOLY SOULS IN PURGATORY Guest Speaker Susan Tassone

Tuesday, Oct. 22 7:00 p.m.

St. Francis de Sales Parish Center Susan Tassone has long been a passionate champion for the holy souls in purgatory and is recognized as leading the “purgatory movement” in the world. She is a best-selling author whose first work, The Way of the Cross for the Holy Souls in Purgatory has sold more than 80,000 copies. In addition to her many writings on behalf of those in purgatory she has worked tirelessly to raise donations for Masses for the Holy Souls, and she is a popular speaker and frequent guest on radio and EWTN Worldwide Television and a newly released documentary, Purgatory the Forgotten Church. Susan holds a master’s degree in religious education from Loyola University and is a consultant for a major non-profit philanthropic organization. She had the honor and privilege of being granted two private audiences with Blessed John Paul II, who bestowed a special blessing upon her and her ministry for the holy souls. Visit her website at: www.susantassone.com. A freewill offering will be most appreciated.

PIE AUCTION And BBQ Supper Saturday, Oct. 26 Following the 5:15 p.m. Mass

The Human Concerns Committee will host its annual “Pie Auction” on Saturday, Oct. 26, following the 5:15 p.m. Mass. If you want to donate a pie or pies, get your rolling pins and recipes ready. Call Carole at 248-4665. Please mark your calendars and bring your family and friends to join in on the fun. It is the Human Concerns Committee’s only fundraiser of the year. There will be a Bar B Q supper offered. This year there will also be a couple new features to the original pie auction. We will have some specialty cakes as well as a few surprises.

CROP WALK The annual Crop Walk will be held Oct. 20 at the Lions Field House in Williams Bay. Anyone interested, please contact Teresa Fry at (262) 949-6300

SIDE BY SIDE FUNDRAISER Side by Side is hosting a fundraising dinner Oct. 29 at Simple Restaurant in Lake Geneva. Seating is available for 5, 6 and 7 p.m. Tickets are only $10 (beverage and tip not included). Side by Side helps local families in need with assistance for rent, utilities or other emergency needs. In addition when families apply, a member of Side by Side helps them find other local resources to assist their specific needs. Enjoy dinner at Simple on Tuesday, Oct. 29, and help support local people to make ends meet in trying times. Tickets are available at Simple.

SHEPHERDS OF CHRIST ASSOCIATES We pray for priests, the Church, and the world. Please join us in church for these beautiful prayers, including the rosary. Our next meetings for prayer will be Wednesdays, Oct. 16 and 23, at 11 a.m.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BREAKFAST Sunday, Oct. 13, 8 to 11 a.m.

Omelet $4 Small Slam $2.50 Egg Combo $3 French Toast Combo $3 Singles of Eggs or French Toast $1 Bacon $1.25 Orange Juice or Milk $1.50 Hash Browns; Toast & Jelly, Tea $1 each Coffee & Sanka $1.25 Carry-outs available—just $.50 extra!

We will have our coffee cans on the tables again this month. We started collecting money for St. Francis School computers in May. So far we have collected $465.77. The K of C’s will match up to $500 — help us reach our goal. Thank you from Council #1647 K of C’s.

THANK YOU Dear Fr. Jim, We are so grateful for your generous check of $2,554.76 sent to us Sept. 19, 2013. Your parish has been a founding member of Side by Side, inc. since 2006, our organizational year. We couldn’t envision at that time what the Lord would do with our combination of churches and community groups. Our work has exceeded anyone’s expectations and in no small part due to the involvement of your parish members. They are beloved co-workers as we join together to aid the needy of our community. All who come to us receive information about free services, food and clothing as well as other references. We apply our funds to mortgages/rent, utilities and prescription medicines. Grants, fundraising, individual contributions plus supporting churches and community groups provided these funds. Thank you for your part in this charitable endeavor. We have given well over a quarter of a million dollars since we first opened our doors in 2007. We pray the day will come when the need will lessen. Thank you for your prayers and support. Gratefully, Side by Side, Inc.

PARISH LIBRARY NEWS Have you wanted to learn how to pray the rosary but didn't know where to start? During this Month of the Holy Rosary, perhaps you would like to learn how to pray this timeless treasure of our faith or learn more about the history of this sacramental: The How-To Book of Sacramentals Signs of Life - 40 Catholic Customs and Their Biblical Roots The Rosary-Chain of Hope Fr. Benedict Groeschel presents a new look at the meaning, history and all the mysteries of the Rosary, focusing on the theme of hope. This special volume includes the full text of Pope John Paul II's apostolic letter, and is beautifully illustrated with 20 Renaissance paintings. The Rosary-A Journey to the Beloved This book offers useful instructions on how to get the most out of this spiritual exercise of repeating prayers. It includes a visual and scriptural journey through the mysteries of the rosary The Rosary in Action A compendium of information about and a call to renewed devotion to the Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Rosary Meditations for Parents and Children

The Secret of the Rosary by Saint Louis De Montfort

For children check out Journeys with Mary and The Holy Rosary.

Watch next week's bulletin for books highlighting Respect Life Month which is also celebrated during the month of October.

ST. JOSEPH COLLEGE SEMINARY DAY TRIP With Fr. Luke Strand Loyola Univeristy Oct. 16 We invite young high school men to join us in Chicago on Wed, Oct 16 to tour St. Joseph College Seminary at Loyola’s campus with Vocation Director, Fr. Luke Strand. You’ll meet seminary faculty as well as seminarians. You can explore the mission of St. Joseph’s College Seminary as well as tour Loyola’s campus and see surrounding areas. There will also be Vespers, Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. We will depart from St. Francis de Sales Seminary at 10 a.m. and arrive in Milwaukee at 7 p.m. For more information on how to RSVP and to download a permission slip, please call the Vocation O f f i c e a t ( 4 1 4 ) 7 4 7 - 6 4 3 7 o r g o t o www.thinkpriest.org|Events|St. Joseph College Visit.

OPEN ARMS FREE CLINIC Open Arms Free Clinic offers open enrollment for patients on Wednesdays from 2 to 7 p.m. The list of eligibility documents are posted on our website at www.openarmsfreeclinic.org. No appointment is necessary; however, you must have all documents with you to complete enrollment.

JOIN US FOR THE 2013 VATICAN II AWARDS Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki invites you to a celebration honoring this year’s recipients of the Archbishop’s Annual Vatican II Awards on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Join us for a 7 p.m. prayer service and awards ceremony, with a dessert reception to follow, at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 812 N. Jackson St., Milwaukee, WI. To learn more about the Vatican II Awards, visit tinyurl.com/pcvltl5.

LA SALETTE POLISH DINNER Saturday, Nov. 9 Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Tickets $20 per person; Pre-Ticket Sales ONLY 125 seats available Call (262) 877-3111 for purchase of tickets Located at Highway KD 10330 336th Ave. Twin Lakes, WI. www.lasaletteshrine.org Dinner Menu: Baked Chicken, Polish Sausage, Sauerkraut, Seasoned Potatoes, Brother Tony’s Dumplings; Vegetable, Jell-O, Homemade Kolaczki, Polish Rye Bread & Butter, Coffee, Tea and Milk. Polka Music after Dinner Door Prizes

SCENES FROM THE FALL FESTIVAL & PIG ROAST Thank you to all for the help and support at the Fall Festival & Pig Roast! A very SPECIAL thank you to the following for their tireless dedication and sacrifice to assist in such an enormous endeavor : AnneMarie Janikowski, Kathie Murray, Terrie Mess, Rose Lemke, Carole Nevin, Laura Zappetelli, Anne Trautner, Bill Snyder, Bob and Millie McCormack, Richard Kelman, Knights of Columbus, Mark Smith, LouAnn Litwitz, Thomas Ferrini, Adam Frank, Mary and Bill Gronke, Jamie Lewis, Jim Happ, Ed Dean, Judie Weeks, Fr. Jim Schuerman and the Parish Council. I appreciate ALL your time, talent and many blessings! Mary E. Ferrini

ANNUAL WHITE MASS FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS AND ALLIED PERSONNEL Catholic healthcare workers and their families are invited to the annual White Mass, celebrated by Archbishop Jerome Listecki, Friday, Oct. 18, at the Basilica of St. Josaphat, 2333 S. 6th St., Milwaukee. The Mass begins at 6:30 p.m. and will be followed by light refreshments and a presentation on “Taking Catholic Identity Seriously: The Catholic Identity Matrix,” given by Mark Taylor, President/CEO of Columbia St. Mary’s, and Mark Repenshek, PhD, Director of Ethics at Columbia St. Mary’s. This event is sponsored by the Milwaukee Chapter of the Catholic Medical Association.

MASS OF HOPE AND HEALING FOR PREGNANCY LOSS Bishop Donald Hying will celebrate a Mass of Hope and Healing for parents, grandparents, siblings, relatives and friends who have suffered a pregnancy loss due to miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, still-birth or newborn death. Join us Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 6:30 p.m. at St. John Vianney Parish, 1755 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield. During the Mass, the names of the children we have lost will be read aloud and added to the Book of Remembrance. If you would like your child’s name to be included, please include it with your RSVP. We also invite you to bring a candle in a holder for our celebration. A reception will follow the Mass. RSVP to Janalyn at 262-796-3944.

RESPECT LIFE MASS AND TOUR OF THE LOVE LIFE LIBRARY Bishop Don Hying will celebrate a Mass honoring the dignity of all human life, from conception to natural death, Sunday, Oct. 27, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Vincent Pallotti East, 5424 W. Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee. Following Mass will be a tour of the Love Life Library, and a visit to the Marian Shrine to pray a rosary for life.

MASS OF HEALING FOR SEPARATED AND DIVORCED CATHOLICS The Archdiocesan Mass of Healing for Separated and Divorced Catholics takes place Saturday, Nov. 9, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Peter of Alcantara Church, 1800 N. Wisconsin St., Port Washington. Family members, friends and anyone who has been affected by separation or divorce are also welcome to attend. Join us beginning at 5:30 p.m. for a potluck dinner. A representative from the Archdiocesan Tribunal Office will be available beginning at 6:00 p.m. to answer questions about annulments. A reception will follow the liturgy. For questions or more information, please contact Lydia LoCoco, Director of the Nazareth Project for Marriage and Family Formation (414-758-2214, lococol@archmil.org).

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Jesus wants us to treat each others with compassion and kindness that he shows us. Are you walking in Jesus’ example in your relationships with others, especially your marriage relationship? Let the Lord strengthen, renew, and rekindle your marriage sacrament by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends on Oct. 25-27 in Brookfield, WI; Nov. 15-17 in Rockford, IL and Jan. 17-19 in Crystal Lake, IL Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit our website at: alifetimeoflove.org or call (888) 574-5653. For a fin de semana en Espanol in Chicago on Nov. 8-10, contact Andres y Maria at 630-229-2600.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST Please join us for a Pancake Breakfast Sunday, Oct. 27, at St. Benedict Parish from 8 a.m. to noon. Pancakes with strawberry/blueberry toppings, syrup, sausage and applesauce will be served with juice, coffee, tea or milk. The price is $5 for adults, $3 for children or $13 per family. All proceeds benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society and the St. Benedict Human Concerns Commission.

ST. PATRICK TURKEY DINNER Turkey with all the fixings and dessert Sunday, Oct. 13, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Adults - $9.00; Children (6-12) - $5.00 (under 6 free); Carry-outs - $9.50; St. Patrick School, 534 Sunset Dr., Elkhorn

CHRIST ALIVE IN OUR MARRIAGE RETREAT This daylong retreat, for young adult couples in their first five years of marriage, offers an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of your vocation and how you are being invited to live out your faith. Spend the day hearing talks by other young couples, talking with your spouse and other couples, and praying and reflecting as a couple. Saturday, Jan. 25 — Starts at 9:30 a.m. and concludes with the 5:00 p.m. Mass at the parish. St. Monica Parish – Whitefish Bay Information and Registration can be found by following this link: http://www.charisministries.org/ChristAliveinOurMarriage_WIProvince_Jan2014 Sponsored by: The Jesuit Partnership Council of Milwaukee and Marquette University High School, Marquette University Campus Ministry, in cooperation with the Nazareth Project of the John Paul II Center – Archdiocese of Milwaukee.

REFLECTION WORKSHOP “Stay With Us—Women of The Bible: The Woman at The Well and Mary Magdalene” Presenters: Sister Madelyn Gould, OSF, and author Marcia Mackenbrock When: Saturday, Nov. 9, 9:15— 11:30 a.m. Where: St. Joseph Center (in St. Joseph Hall) 1501 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee Tickets: $10. For ages 15 and up. Contact: Donna O’Loughlin, 414-385-5272, doloughlin@sssf.org Join with others in the reflection workshop, “Stay with Us—Women of The Bible,” led by Sister Madelyn Gould, OSF, and author Marcia Mackenbrock. Together we’ll pose the questions: Why are these historical figures relevant today, and where do they reside in our lives? Sister Madelyn and Marcia are adult educators and retreat directors from St. Margaret Mary Parish in Naperville, Illinois. The workshop will also include time for creating a personal tavola (religious art)--no art experience necessary! Tickets are $10, and we welcome everyone ages 15 and up. Please register in advance by contacting Donna O’Loughl in a t 414-385-5272 o r doloughlin@sssf.org.

CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL TOPPER DINNER AND AUCTION Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Veteran's Terrace in Burlington. Last year’s Raffle-Auction-Dinner was a HUGE hit, thanks to you!! $108,000 was collected in 2012 to help fund a new mini-bus and help with the operations of the high school. This will be the 29th year for having a car/cash raffle. You will have a chance to win a 2013 Chevrolet Spark, valued at $15,000 or $15,000 in cash. Even if you do not win the vehicle, you still have a chance of winning - CASH prizes! Due to requirements set by the U. S. Postal Code, we are no longer allowed to mail raffle tickets. To purchase a $100 ticket please contact Georgean Selburg at (262)763-1518. Tickets can be purchased directly at: Catholic Central High School, Lynch Chevrolet Buick GMC in Burlington, Reineman’s True Value in Burlington, Roesing Furniture in Waterford, St. Mary’s Parish Rectory in Burlington and Uhen’s Garage Inc., on Geneva Road in New Munster. Drawing will be held at Veteran’s Terrace (588 Milwaukee Ave., Burlington) on Nov. 16 at 10 p.m. Need not be present to win. Winners responsible for all applicable taxes above $600. If break-even ticket sales are not achieved, all monies will be refunded in full. Only 600 tickets will be sold!

“NUNSENSE, THE MEGA-MUSICAL” This famous off-Broadway hit is coming to a parish near you! Come follow the little sisters of Hoboken in their efforts to raise money for a most worthy cause. The musical comedy will be performed at St. Luke's Catholic Church, 18000 W. Greenfield Ave., Brookfield. The show begins at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 18, 19, 23, 25 and 26. Tickets are $15. Call (262) 782-0032, ext. 293, for tickets. Handicapped parking and an elevator are available. “Nunsense: the Mega-Musical version” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

ARE YOU BEING CALLED? Are you considering serving the Church as an Ordained Deacon? The Church calls men to be deacons “in-service” to the People of God. If you are a man (married or single) that feels this call and wants to know more, please contact the Office for Diaconate F o r m a t i o n a t 4 1 4 - 7 5 8 - 2 2 0 7 or maldonadom@archmil.org. You can also go to the INQUIRY FOR DISCERNMENT PROGRAM. The schedule of the sessions can be found at: http://www.archmil.org/offices/Diaconate.htm ¿Has considerado servir a la Iglesia como Diacono Permanente? La Iglesia llama a hombres (solteros o casados) a ser diáconos “en-servicio” del Pueblo de Dios. Si eres uno de estos hombres que siente esta llamada y quiere conocer más sobre el diaconado, contacta la Oficina de Formación para el diaconado al 414-758-2207 o maldonadom@archmil.org. (Se habla español). O puedes asistir al Programa de Discernimiento. El horario de las sesiones lo puedes encontrar en: http://www.archmil.org/offices/Diaconate.htm

ST. ALPHONSUS PARISH 87TH ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL AND TURKEY DINNER Sunday, Oct. 20 Serving food 11 a.m.—5 p.m., or when we run out! Old fashioned homemade Turkey Dinner with all the fixings. All you can eat! Adults $10; Children 5-12 $6; Seniors 65 and over $9; Carry-outs $12; Under 5 and over 90 FREE Ladies Booth Raffle drawings PRIOR to Sweets Auction. Sweets Auction at 6:30 p.m. Cash Raffle and Meat Raffle drawing following Sweets Auction. Packer Game will be televised throughout the building. Kids Games, Ladies Booth with great Raffle items, Cash Raffle, Bingo and MORE! Location: St. Alphonsus School, 6211 344th Ave., New Munster.

HELP SHAPE OUR FUTURE! Come join fellow parishioners for our P a r i s h R e f l e c t i o n Session! Saturday, Nov. 2 1-4 p.m. Parish Center Building on key themes from Archbishop Listecki’s Pastoral Letter, Who Do You Say That I am?, we’ll reflect and pray together about what makes our faith relevant in today’s world. We’ll consider some of the challenges we face, share insights and generate creative ideas about how best to go forward as an Archdiocese. Invite others to join you. Your thoughts matter! Need more information? Contact our Parish Synod r e p r e s e n t a t i v e , D a v i d W o l l m a n , a t davidwollman66@hotamail.com or (262) 903-1858. Note: you do not need to have read the Pastoral Letter to participate, but you can find the letter and other information at www.archmil.org .

EUCHARIST TO THE HOMEBOUND If any Eucharistic Minister to the homebound has a pyx that is no longer needed, please return it to the sacristy or the parish office. Thank you!

MISSING A DISH? There are still a few dishes left from the Pig Roast. They are available in the parish center for picking up or if you purchased baked goods, kindly return those dishes (pans) to the center as well. A special thanks to all who donated food and helped in the kitchen to make the Pig Roast a success.

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS St. Francis de Sales offers free blood pressure screenings on the second Sunday of each month. Our nurses will personally check your blood pressure and heart rate, and discuss your medications. Our next date: Sunday, Oct. 13, 8:30 - 11:00 a.m., in the Parish Office.

ANNUAL WINTER OUTERWEAR & BLANKET COLLECTION The nights are chilly again, reminding us of the coming winter. Every year we collect warm coats, jackets, boots and accessories for the Clothes Closet at the United Methodist Church. These are given freely to those in need. Please put aside your good condition items for our collection which will begin Oct. 26 throughout the month of November. Human Concern members will sort and deliver them from the Parish Center weekly. We thank you for your generosity and love of the poor. —Human Concerns Committee

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION Did you know that last year we earned more than $1,300 by collecting box tops? This is an easy way for anyone to help support our parish school and now is the time to find bonus box tops on many products in the stores. When shopping, look for the Box Top logo on hundreds of products throughout the store. Simply clip out and turn in to our school office or drop them in the collection bin at the chapel entry. We earn 10 cents for each box top. Sign up online at btfe.com to track our school’s earnings, to hear about coupons and box top deals, earn free box tops online and enter for chances to win bonus Box Tops. Our goal for the 2013-14 school year is to raise more than $1,500.

ANGEL FUND St. Francis de Sales Parish School is benefitted by the Angel Fund. This is a designated fund that was started to help families of our day school program who are in need of tuition assistance. It is funded by donations from generous parishioners and by bequests. If a school family is in need of tuition assistance, they apply to a company called TADS. This application can be done either online or on paper, and it is completely confidential. Applications are available in either the school or parish offices. TADS make a financial determination as to how much tuition the family can be expected to pay and sends this information to Father Jim and Mr. Wieters. They will then contact the family and make further arrangements. If you would like to donate to this worthy cause, please use the pink envelopes in your packets, or earmark your check or cash for the Angel Fund. Any and all help is greatly appreciated!

ST. FRANCIS DE SALES PARISH SCHOOL NEWS Our St. Francis de Sales Parish School 2nd graders have been chosen to be the inaugural class for the Geneva Lakes YMCA SPLASH! program. SPLASH! is a five-day, fun-filled introduction to swimming and water safety skills, and is designed for children ages 3 to 12. Our students are learning the basics of water safety, swimming techniques, boating safety and rescue skills, while also building character and confidence! Among the many skills being taught include water familiarization, safe pool entry and exit, basic swimming skills, selecting and putting on a lifejacket, entering and exiting a boat, treading water, rescues and personal safety.

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ON THE WEB Parish Website: www.sfdslg.org

PASTORAL STAFF Pastor Fr. Jim Schuerman (parish@sfdslg.org) (262) 248-8524

Weekend Presider Fr. Tom Fait (262) 248-8524

Parish Secretary Judie Weeks (parish@sfdslg.org) (262) 248-8524

School Principal David Wieters (principal@sfdslg.org) (262) 248-2778

Director of Child Ministry, Grades 4K—5 Anne Trautner (rep@sfdslg.org) (262) 248-8526

Director of Youth Ministry, Grade 6—Young Adult Bill Snyder (youthmin@sfdslg.org) (262) 248-8397

PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS Michelle Oberholtzer (mconowgo@yahoo.com) (262) 325-4066 Nick Vorpagel (nsvorp@gmail.com) (262) 745-5605 David Wollman (davidwollman66@hotmail.com)(262) 903-1858 Corinne Haimann (rhaimann1@wi.rr.com) (262) 249-1884 Troy Weis (weistj@hotmail.com) (262) 723-5663 Maureen Redmer (memauly@hotmail.com) (262) 249-0424 Daniel von Rabenau (dvon@talcott.com) (773) 203-3801 Millie McCormick (milliemack632@gmail.com) (630) 310-4703 Philip Sassano (info@refinedrustic.com) (630) 677-5562

The Parish Council meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Meeting minutes can be found at www.sfdslg.org.

PARISH TRUSTEES Daryl Braun (dbraun55@charter.net) (262) 249-9590 Bill Ring (bring@dalcometals.com) (262) 248-4308

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Immediately after the engagement and before any date is set for the wedding, the couple is asked to make an appointment with the priest. Six months is the normal time required for preparation. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Please call the parish office at (262) 248-8524 for Baptismal preparation/registration. SPANISH CELEBRATIONS Bautismos en Espanol: Para bautismos en Espanol por favor comuniquese con Esmeralda Perez Sanchez: (262) 295-8419. Platicas bautismales: Cada cuarto sabado del mes. Quinceaneras, presentaciones y bodas: Comuniquese con Antonia Mata: 262-248-2627