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St. Sebastian Parish 920-833-2558

N9269 Isaar Rd stseb2010@centurylink.net Seymour, WI 54165 stsebastianseymour.weconnect.com

NOVEMBER 13, 2016

THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Sun 11/13 8:00 AM In Memory of John Krause for the 3rd anniversary of his death Req. by Milton & Beverly Krause

Mon 11/14 9:00 AM Communion Service

Wed 11/16 9:00 AM Communion Service – Adult Faith Formation

Fri 11/18 8:15 AM In Memory of Geraldine Nooyen Req. by her family

Sun 11/20 8:00 AM In Memory of Richard Everard Req. by his family

Message of the Week Luke 21:5-19 We are fortunate to live in a country where religious freedom is tolerated, but the sad fact is that right now, there are Christians in other parts of the world for whom the name of Jesus truly is a cause of persecution and martyrdom. Suppose we were the ones suffering from the violent advances of anti-Christian forces? Suppose we were the ones losing our homes, fleeing for our lives, tending to our wounded loved ones, or worse? Where would we look for help? To other Christians, most likely; to those who would sympathize with our commitments but who still had the resources to assist us. We are those other Christians. We share a common faith with these suffering brothers and sisters on the other side of the globe. We are the ones with the resources to help them, even if it is just in a small way. Our prayers for their protection and peace cannot be underestimated, but neither can we dismiss the significance of contributing in any way possible to those organizations that are working on the front lines to assist the suffering Church throughout the world. May we all do what we can to bring relief to those who need it most.

Thank you to Milton & Beverly Krause for the bulletin sponsorship for the month of November in memory of John Krause for the 3rd anniversary of his death.

Everyday Stewardship

Many years ago, my wife and I traveled to New York City with friends of ours from South Carolina. They had never seen a Broadway show before so we landed some seats to see Les Misérables. It was a perfect night filled with excitement, fun, and a sense that the Big Apple was a magical place.

That is until we started walking back to the ferry station so we could get to our car in New Jersey. I had been to the city several times, so as we proceeded to walk down some streets that perhaps were not the best choices in some minds, I had little fear. But for our friends, suddenly prayer seemed essential to our survival. The pace of the walk increased, as did the pace of their beating hearts. Of course, we did get to the ferry without an altercation and all was well. We laughed as we created an extra memory from our adventure.

As Christians, we will walk through hostile territory and darkened streets throughout our lives. The dangers that surround us will be real and will provide us with causes for caution and concern. The defense we try to mount for ourselves will never be enough for our victory. It is the Father that will give us the wisdom to refute and resist our enemies. It is the Father that will prepare a defense for us, one that no power will prevail against. But we must persevere, trust in God, and surrender all to him. Then we will never need to surrender to anyone or anything ever again, and one day, we will find the streets that were dark and scary will be turned to gold and filled with the Light.

-Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS

Christmas Stars at Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, 1600 W Prospect Ave, Appleton. December 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 at

7:00 pm and December 3, 4, 10, 11 at 1:00 pm. Adults $17, Senior Citizens $16, Children $10. Call 733-8840 or

visit www.christmasstars.org for tickets

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Week of November 14th

Church Cleaners: Pat Ullmer & Pat Posbrig

Money Counters: Kim VanHandel & Jane Buch INCOME: November 6, 2016

Church Support 1,152.00

Loose Collection-Archdiocese Military Service 127.00

Christian Women Dues 2.00 Christian Women-Hall Rental Cleaning Deposit 75.00

DISBURSEMENTS:

K&M Community Paper 15.00

St John’s Cost Share 3,777.11

Church Budget Envelopes 168.90

St Therese of Little Flower-Compass 10.20

The Catholic Foundation-World Mission 368.00

Salvation Army Christmas Gifts 300.00

Don’s-Cemetery Cleanup Snacks 37.26

First National Bank-CD 1,200.00

AON Insurance 547.53 CHS Larsen Coop-lease of tank 41.15

WeShare Fees 4.89

Ministry of the Sick: Please notify the parish office if a member of your family is confined to their home or is hospitalized. Also, please inform the hospital of your affiliation with your parish.

Baptisms: Please call the parish office two months in advance.

Marriage: Please call St. John’s parish office eight months in advance.

Funeral Arrangements: Please call St. John’s parish office.

Anointing of the Sick and Dying: Please call St. John’s parish office.

Fr. Brian Belongia St. John Parish Office - 833-6140

Dcn. Richard Matuszak 833-2294 or 609-5292

St Sebastian Parish Office - 833-2558 Hours – Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri 8:30 – 2:30 Wednesday 8:30 - Noon

LITURGICAL MINISTERS

DAY/TIME LECTOR DISTRIBUTORS MUSIC SERVERS USHERS _ __ SUNDAY Jodi Soltvedt Tim Eisenreich* Chapel Choir Austin Socha* Jim Soltvedt

NOV 20 Jake Hodkiewicz Ethan Kazik Ron Matuszak Sr

8:00 AM Jill Hodkiewicz

TODAY, November 13th 8:00 am Little Liturgy at Mass 9:00-11:00 am Grades 1-8 in Parish Center High School RE Class at St John’s from 7:00 – 8:30 pm

The Hit Musical Comedy ‘Away in the Basement’ Grand Opera House, 100 High Ave, Oshkosh

December 20th at 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm Cost $34/$28 www.grandoperahouse.org or 920-424-2350

St Francis Xavier Cathedral - Upcoming Events Sunday, November 27, 2016 - 9 a.m. Sunday Mass with Bishop Ricken. Saturday, December 3, 2016 - 8:30 a.m. Mass with Bishop Ricken, Patronal Feast Day of St. Francis Xavier Cathedral and the Diocese of Green Bay. Thursday, December 8, 2016 - 6 a.m. Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.

Liturgical Schedules are complete and in the

church lobby. Please be sure to take yours home

when you leave today. Thank you!

Girl Scouts Annual Salvation Army Coat Drive

Coats, snow boots, socks, hats, gloves,

mittens, and scarves. All sizes are

needed. Drop them off at the Muehl

Public Library, Don’s Quality Market or the

Salvation Army in Black Creek until December 31st.

The Christian Women Society will be

holding their annual Bake Sale on

December 4th

. Each member is asked to

bring 2 pre-priced items to donate.

The cards for the Salvation Army

Christmas Families are here. All

gifts are to be back in the church

hall by Sunday, December 4th.

When you take a card, sign your

name by the number on the sheet of paper that

matches the number on your card. Please follow

instructions on your card. The cards are on the

bulletin board by the men’s bathroom. This is a

parish project. St Sebastian is a very giving parish.

Thank you in advance!

-The Christian Women Society

There will be a short Christian

Women Society meeting after Mass

TODAY in the church hall.

Advent Retreat for Women at the Jesuit Retreat House,

Oshkosh, WI December 8th

-11th

. Call the Retreat House at

920-231-9060 or email at office@jesuitretreathouse.org

Joint & Spine Education at Meadow Wood Residential Apartments Community Center, 605 E Bronson Rd November 17th at 1:30 pm -------------------------------------------------------- Beyond Alzheimer’s Support Group at Good

Shepherd Board Room on November 22nd 6:00 pm