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Seventeenth Sunday In Ordinary Time• July 28, 2019

Saint Alphonsus, you are the special patron of all who suffer from arthritis and the pains of many years.

When our fingers twist with pain, keep us focused on the hands of Christ pierced with nails.

When our knees throb with endless aches, allow us to see the knees of Jesus smashing to the street under the heavy cross.

When our backs stiffen with soreness, let us remember the back of Christ thrown across the rough wood of the cross.

When our hips, elbows, knuckles, and other joints hurt so much that tears well up in our eyes, help us to recall the tears, the sweat, and the blood that flowed from our crucified Jesus, who suffered so much more for each of us.

Saint Alphonsus, You were afflicted with curvature of the spine and confined to a wheelchair in your final years. Teach us to unite all our pains with the suffer-ings of Jesus. By your intercession, may our pain be eased, but even more, may we be one with Jesus in his death and resurrection for the redemption of the world. Amen.

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From The Desk Of The Temporary Administrator

One of the Church’s popular prayers thus follows: “Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding, my entire will – all that I have and call my own. You have given it all to me. To you, Lord, I return it. Everything is yours: do with it what you will. Give me only your love and your grace. That is enough for me.” This prayer belongs to Saint Ignatius of Loyola, one of the great saints in the Catholic Church who is known as the person who founded the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). His spiritual insights gave birth to Ignatian spirituality and the Spiritual Exercises. His defeat in a battle is actually what led to his conversion experience. Without this conver-sion, there would be no Jesuits, no Ignatian spirituality. His life reminds each of us that every defeat in our life also has the meaning and purpose to see our life differently as God intends. -St. Ignatius of

Loyola, pray for us!

Happy Feast to everyone who belongs to St. Alphonsus Congregation, as we celebrate the feast of our Parochial Patron Saint Alphonsus on August 1. One of his quotes thus follows: “All holiness and perfec-tion of soul lies in our love for Jesus Christ our God, who is our Redeemer and our supreme good. It is part of the love of God to acquire and to nurture all the virtues which make a man perfect. Has not God in fact won for himself a claim on all our love?” Our Saint left a lasting legacy for the Church. Still mil-lions of people benefit by reading his profound books, reflections and spiritual writings. He is particularly known for his deep love for God’s mercy. He is deeply convinced that Only God’s love can make a man perfect. –St. Alphonsus Liguori, pray for us!

Like previous years, we will place the relic of St. Alphonsus (relic – a part of deceased holy person’s body or belongings that is kept as an object of reverence) on the altar of our Church through the month of August. It will remind us of his saintly life.

As part of our parochial feast, we encourage and invite everyone to Feast on the Blacktop this coming Friday through Sunday (August 2, 3 & 4). There is no better way to have fun with friends, food, and music than by going to Feast on the Blacktop. If you have any questions regarding this, don’t hesitate to call our office. We will be happy to help you. Let’s build our community strong and make this event a great success.

-Fr Britto Suresh

Feast On The Blacktop Is Next Weekend The dates are Friday, August 2 (4:00-11:00 p.m.), Saturday, August 3 (3:00-11:00 p.m.), and Sunday, August 4 (12:00-6:00 p.m.). On Friday, the bands are Branded and Rebel Grace, H2-OH and Up All Night on Saturday, Vern Tretow and Random Maxx on Sunday. All are great listening and dancing bands. On Saturday, there will be a pasta dinner with profits to the Greendale Fire and Police Depart-ments. A pancake breakfast is planned for Sunday, with proceeds to the Greendale Marching Band's Rose Bowl Trip. All three days and nights will include games, food, drinks, and fun. Plan to come and be a part of St. Al's sun fun. There is still time to volunteer some of your time to making this event a success! For information and questions, call Chris at 414-529-3758, or Barb at 414-425-5514.

We Need Your Help With Wine Donations There is still time to donate wine to Feast on the Blacktop. If you would like to donate, we would appre-ciate the wine, which will be used for a basket to raffle off. Please drop off your donations at the Feast table in the Gathering Space before or after Masses this weekend. Thank you so much. -The Feast Committee

Attention All Bakers (and those that love to eat bakery) The annual Bake Sale will take place after all Masses during the Feast on the Blacktop weekend! We welcome cakes, cupcakes, pies, cookies, bars and any other creative bakery! Please plan on bringing your baked goods to the Community Room anytime after 3:00 p.m., on Saturday, August 3. Questions? Call Vickie at 421-2939. Advertiser of the Week

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Employment Opening At

St. Alphonsus School Saint Alphonsus School has a full-time em-ployment opening for the 2019-2020 School Year in the following area of instruction:

Middle School Science: Grades 6-8

If you are interested in applying for this posi-tion, please send your cover letter, resume, and letters of recommendation to Mary Stall-mann, Principal, at mary@st-alphonsus.org.

St. Luke’s Hospital Lay

Ministers Come and join the team. Help distribute the Eucharist to the hospitalized patients at St. Luke’s Hospital. Meet at 2:00 p.m., just once a month. For more information on this rewarding ministry, call Russ Flayter at 421-0804.

SEEKING: Unconfirmed

Adult Catholics Sometimes Catholics reach adulthood without completing the Initiation Sacraments. The Sac-rament of Confirmation completes and confirms us as baptized Christians. If you or your friends have reached adulthood without celebrating this Sacrament, now might be the time to con-sider a preparation process for this Sacrament. Sessions are respectful of who you are-adults—and already baptized Catholics. Meet on Thursday evenings for ten calendared ses-sions, starting October 17. If you desire to begin this process and are post-high school age, please contact Sister Eileen at eileen@st-alphonsus.org, or 421-2442.

Father Alan On The Move Father Alan Jurkus is escorting a pilgrimage to the shrines of Spain September 21-29, 2020. This promises to be a most inspirational jour-ney. It is organized by 206 Tours. Details can be found at www.pilgrimages.com/frjurkus, or by calling 1-800-206-8687, and ask for Diane or Rinda. It’s not too early to plan. Father Alan hopes you will consider joining him on this pilgrimage in September of 2020.

Pancake Breakfast There will be a pancake breakfast, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., on August 4, to support the Greendale High School Marching Band! It will be in Spangler Hall, and includes pancakes, sausages, potatoes, eggs, orange juice, coffee and milk. Tickets can be purchased in the Gathering Space before and after all Masses this weekend for $8, or $10 at the door.

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Christian Formation Registration Registration is now open for the 2019-20 Christian Formation classes, grades 5K-11/Confirmation. Registration forms and information about the enrollment process are available on the Faith Formation page of the St. Alphonsus website or at the Parish Office.

The Christian Formation Office will reopen for business on Monday, August 19. Any registra-tions and tuition payments received during the month of July will be processed at that time. You may drop off your registrations and/or payments at the Parish Ministry’s front desk anytime Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 pm., and 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., on Friday.

Summer Office Hours For St. Alphonsus School The school office will reopen on Tuesday, August 6, during the following hours:. Tuesday, August 6 - Friday, August 9: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 13 - Friday, August 16: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 20 - Thursday, August 22: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 23: “Meet and Greet Night” and school pictures, 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 26 - Thursday, August 29: 7:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. No School on Friday, August 30, and Monday, September 2.

Save The Date Tuesday, September 10, 2019, “The New Testament Gospel Resurrection Narratives,” with Dr. Dan Scholz, 7:00-8:30 p.m., in the Community Room We will explore the earliest accounts of Jesus’ Resurrection (St. Paul and St. Mark), as well as compare the distinctive features of the four New Testament Gospel Resurrection Narratives. We will also discuss how the original Resurrec-tion message of the Evangelists is still relevant today.

By popular request, Dr. Scholz is returning; expect an engaging presentation! Mark your calendars NOW. More details soon.

Jubilee Celebration For Married

Couples Join the Office for Marriage and Family Life in celebrating

your silver or golden wedding anniversary! The annual Archdiocesan Jubilee Celebration is Saturday, October 5, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at Mary Mother of the Church Pastoral Center, 3501 S. Lake Drive, St. Francis, 53235. This Mass honors those married in 1994 or 1969, celebrating their 25th (silver) or 50th (golden) wedding anniversaries. Couples married over 50 years are also welcome to attend this celebration. A reception will follow the Liturgy. Cost is $40.00 per couple and includes a commemorative certificate and a professional photo. For more infor-mation, please call 414-758-2201. To register, visit www.johnpaul2center.org/marriageministry to print a flyer with the registration form or to register online.

Please print all information! REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 25, 2019.

Scripture Readings Readings for the week of July 28, 2019 Sunday: Gn 18:20-32/Ps 138:1-2, 2-3, 6-7, 7-8 [3a]/Col 2:12-14/Lk 11:1-13 Monday: Ex 32:15-24, 30-34/Ps 106:19-20, 21- 22, 23 [1a]/Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42 Tuesday: Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28/Ps 103:6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13 [8a]/Mt 13:36-43 Wednesday: Ex 34:29-35/Ps 99:5, 6, 7, 9 [cf. 9c]/Mt 13:44-46 Thursday: Ex 40:16-21, 34-38/Ps 84:3, 4, 5-6a and 8a, 11 [2]/Mt 13:47-53 Friday: Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37/Ps 81: 3-4, 5-6, 10-11ab [2a]/Mt 13:54-58 Saturday: Lv 25:1, 8-17/Ps 67:2-3, 5, 7-8 [4]/Mt 14:1-12 Next Sunday: Eccl 1:2; 2:21-23/Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14, 17 [1]/Col 3:1-5, 9-11/Lk 12:13-21

Observances for the week of July 28, 2019 Sunday: 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Martha Tuesday: St. Peter Chrysologus, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Wednesday: St. Ignatius of Loyola, Priest Thursday: St. Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Friday: St. Eusebius of Vercelli, Bishop; St. Peter Julian Eymard, Priest Saturday: Next Sunday: 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time ©LPi

Question Of The Week Theme: The Lord’s Prayer is a map for life. Question for Youth: Jesus teaches us how important it is to pray. How do you ask God for what you need? How do you listen for his re-sponse? Question for Adults: Jesus teaches us how to pray. When this past week did you take the time to pray, to talk to and listen to God?

Parish Giving Results Envelope and Offertory Contributions:

July 1, 2019 through July 22, 2019 * This Past Weekend’s Contributions $ 18,628 This Month’s Contributions (to date) $ 67,519 Last Year Same Month Contributions (to-date) $ 72,725 Budgeted Amount for July $ 103,884

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For more detailed information on the Operations Budg-et and Balance Sheet, see the Monthly Financials at www.st-alphonsus.org/financecouncil.cfm.

Please remember St. Alphonsus Parish in your will.

The amount collected for Outreach, Life’s Connec-tions, is $991.59. Thank you for your generosity.

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Mass Intentions Saturday, July • 27 Weekday 4:30 pm † Ed Szews (Karen Szews) Sunday, July • 28 Seventeenth Sunday In Ordinary Time 7:30 am † Alex, Irene & Don Wicihowski (Jerry & Kathy Wicihowski) 9:00 am For the Parishioners † Tony Ubl (Joanne) Baptism 11:00 am † Edward & Mary Warkoczewski (Terry & Cory Hoffman) Monday, July • 29 St. Martha 7:00 am † Gil Smieja (Flayter Family) Tuesday, July • 30 Weekday 7:00 am † Becky Schmitz (Schulz Family) 6:30 pm Rosary-Devotions in the Chapel Wednesday, July • 31 St. Ignatius Of Loyola 7:00 am † Anthony Kocinski (Karen Szews) Thursday, August • 1 St. Alphonsus Liguori 7:00 am † Edward Warkoczewski (Terry & Cory Hoffman)

4:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel Friday, August • 2 Weekday 7:00 am † Diane Ruhland (Nancy Kiefer) Saturday, August • 3 Weekday 8:00 am † James Burns (Jacqueline Burns) 8:30 am Confessions 3:30 pm Confessions 4:30 pm † Kristine McGurk-Orne (McGurk Family) Sunday, August • 4 Eighteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time 7:30 am † Robert Donaj (Gene & Jody Wicihowski) 9:00 am For the Parishioners † Riana Sweet (Ken Sweet Family) 11:00 am † Donna Bart (Husband, Dennis)

Contacts Church Building 6060 West Loomis Road • Greendale, WI 53129 Parish Ministry Center & Christian Formation Office…….414-421-2442 5960 West Loomis Road • Greendale, WI 53129-1824 Fax…………………………………………………………………414-421-8744 E-mail…………………………………………………..stals@st-alphonsus.org Website………………………………………………….www.st-alphonsus.org Pastoral Staff…………………………………………………….414-421-2442 Pastor, Rev. Aaron Esch………………………… fraaron@st-alphonsus.org Associate Pastor, Rev. Britto Suresh…….. .brittosuresh@st-alphonsus.org

eileen@st-alphonsus.org Office & Technology Manager, Bill Kelly……………..bill@st-alphonsus.org Director of Finance, Kathy Jaeckels………………kathyj@st-alphonsus.org Director of Liturgy & Music, Terry Piontkowski ……terry@st-alphonsus.org Director of Christian Formation, Julie Petri………....julie@st-alphonsus.org Assoc. Dir. Of Christian Formation, Julie Lobitz….julielobitz@st-alphonsus.org

School Principal, Mary Stallmann…………………. mary@st-alphonsus.org Permanent Deacon, Ted Gurzynski……...theodore.gurzynski@gmail.com Permanent Deacon, James Leggett..jleggettfarmersinsurance@gmail.com

Rev. Walter Vogel………………………………………….Priest In Residence School Offices…………………………………………………..414-421-1760 6000 West Loomis Road • Greendale, WI 53129 School & Gym Entrances…………………………...6080 West Loomis Road Fax…………………………………………………………………414-433-0709 Pastoral Council Chairperson, Denna Flemming…………………..430-1482 Parish Trustee, Mary Sue Taft……………………………………….425-6400 Parish Trustee, Robert Lange………………………………………..940-2755 Neighborhood Outreach Program……………………………………488-6500 Emergency Food Pantry……………………………………………...514-4400

Prayer Network If you have a Special Intention for which you would like prayers, please call one of the St. Alphonsus Prayer Networks: St. Patrick (Rosemary)………………………………………………..421-2548 St. Ann (Geri)…………………………………………………………..281-4507 The networks are confidential; please feel free to contact them with your requests.

Eucharistic Celebrations Weekend……...Saturday 8:00 am 4:30 pm; Sunday 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 am Weekday…………………………………………………………..See schedule

Sacrament of Baptism For Baptismal arrangements, call the Parish Office, 421-2442.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 8:30 am 3:30 pm or anytime by appointment.

Anointing of the Sick Please contact the parish office to make an appointment to be anointed

New Membership Joining our parish community can be easily done at the Parish Ministry Cen-ter, Mondays through Thursdays from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., or Fridays from 8:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. You can also register online at www.st-alphonsus.org.

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This Week

Saturday, July 27, 2019 Promotion For Feast On The Blacktop After 4:30 pm Mass Gathering Space St. Vincent de Paul School Supply Drive After 4:30 pm Mass Gathering Space Sunday, July 28, 2019 Promotion For Feast On The Blacktop After All Masses Gathering Space St. Vincent de Paul School Supply Drive After All Masses Gathering Space 8:30 am St. Alphonsus Men’s Group School 9 &11:00 am Children’s Liturgy Of The Word Chapel Monday, July 29, 2019 6:00 pm Prayer Shawl Gathering PMC/P-101

7:30 pm AA Reality Support Group PMC/P-103 Tuesday, July 30, 2019 7:00 pm Recovery (Mental Health Support Group) PMC/P-103 Thursday, August 1, 2019 6:30 pm Lector Practice Church

Do you know that St. Peregrine is the cancer saint?

Wedding Banns Please pray for this couple, who is about to celebrate the Sacrament Of Matrimony:

I—Matthew Tomczyk & Sarah Kahl