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

Daily Mass: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 7:00 a.m. School Mass: Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. (During School Year)

Communion Service: Thursday, 7:00 a.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m.

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

Reconciliation: Saturday, 4:00 p.m.; Sunday, 4:30 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.

November 29, 2015 First Sunday of Advent

MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY, November 28, 2015 8:00 a.m. Communion Service 5:15 p.m. Casey & Bertha Mikrut and Chuck Dunlap SUNDAY, November 29, 2015 7:30 a.m. Gerald Brantmeier 9:00 a.m. Jan Borowski and Frances Minahan 10:30 a.m. Artemio Centeno Jr. and Mildred Vavrina 5:00 p.m. All Parishioners (Spanish Mass) MONDAY, November 30, 2015 7:00 a.m. Hilda Johnson TUESDAY, December 1, 2015 7:00 a.m. Marcie Douglass and Anthony & Patricia

Malestic WEDNESDAY, December 2, 2015 7:00 a.m. Don Amann 9:00 a.m. Ron Muno THURSDAY, December 3, 2015 7:00 a.m. Communion Service FIRST FRIDAY, December 5, 2015 7:00 a.m. Poor Souls FIRST SATURDAY, December 6, 2015 8:00 a.m. Communion Service 2:00 p.m. Siobhan Contrerus and Stuart Iverson

Wedding 5:15 p.m. Fr. Louis Willimek and Syvilla Kestel SUNDAY, December 7, 2015 7:30 a.m. Fr. Theodore J. Schmitt and Fred

Lichtenauer 9:00 a.m. All Parishioners 10:30 a.m. Patrick Brady and Alan McBride 5:00 p.m. Fr. Wilimek and Fr. O’Brien

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

Nathan Rittenbacher Nancy Rittenbacher Mark Hogan Joan Roell Diane Ponzo Rama Quigley Frank Spavone Ed Cox William Lily Diane Ponzo Frances Hennessy Ann Lee Evelyn Pucala Karen Hess Craig Olson Tess Adams Carol Peck Barbara Quincannon Bormes Lou Rogers Wayne Rogers Margaret Curin Philip Hassett Cecelia Wytrykus Chris Marszalek Irene Kavanaugh Fred Lichtenauer Anthony Greg

Sandy Sandberg Katie and Family Anthony Thomas Potjeau Kelly Hughbanks Dan Samyn Timothy King Bob Kopydlowski Lisa Amburgey The Border Family John Regester Darlene Savercool Ann Huml Kathleen K. Sophia Winn Paula B. Elizabeth B. Doug Borcher Lola Bearder Pat Dinan Raymond Krzyaniak Paula Butek John Church Germaine Clifford Rich Coombe Anthony Ferrini Scott Petersen Joy A. Rabe Bonnie Powers

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22 Tuesday: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 15:29-37 Thursday: Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, 24-27 Friday: Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31 Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-6; Mt 9:35 — 10:1, 5a, 6-8 Sunday: Bar 5:1-9; Ps 126:1-6; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11;

COUNTING CONTRIBUTIONS 11/30—TEAM 5 12/7—TEAM 6

CARING FOR THE ALTAR 12/1-12/5—Helene Churchill & Liz Amann 12/7-12/12—Mary Jo Fesenmaier & Peggy Fraser

RINGING THE BELLS Once again St. Francis de Sales will take part in the Ringing of the Bells for the Salvation Army. There is a sign up board in the parking lot entrance to the church. Won’t you please help by signing up for an hour? Thank you and God bless you. - Human Concerns Committee of SFDS

WEDDING BANN III. Siobhan Contrerus and Stuart Iverson

CATHOLICS COME HOME Does your family come to church as a family or have some members been staying home? The holidays are a good time to bring the family back together to worship our Lord.

THANK YOU Thank you to Dan and Sandy Derrick of Derrick Funeral Home for once again supplying our church calendars. The 2016 calendars are available at the church entrances.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK… Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. Francis de Sales Parish, Today is the First Sunday of Advent, the beginning of a new liturgical year. The first reading today is from the Book of the Prophet Jeremiah, and begins with the words: “The days are coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and Judah.” (Jeremiah 33:14) It is a reading that foretells the coming of the Messiah, who will establish his reign of love, justice and peace. As Christians, we eagerly await the second coming of Christ, when the work that he began on earth through his teaching, healing, passion, death, and resurrection will be fulfilled. We await his coming not passively, but actively in our works of charity and justice, and in our lives of prayer and worship. Amidst the busyness of our preparation for Christmas – shopping, cleaning, decorating, baking – let us not forget to prepare our hearts by practicing patience, kindness, charity, and generosity. Let us pray in earnest for the coming of Christ into our hearts. May this season of Advent help us to extend God’s love to all we meet. God’s Blessings, Fr. Jim Schuerman Queridos Miembros de la Parroquia de San Francisco de Sales, Hoy es el Primer Domingo de Adviento, el comienzo de un nuevo año litúrgico. La primera lectura de hoy es del Libro del Profeta Jeremías, y empieza con las palabras: “Se acerca ya el momento, dice el Señor, en que cumpliré la promesa que hice a la gente de Israel y a la de Judá.” (Jeremías 33, 14) Esta lectura nos habla de la venida del Mesías, quien establecerá su reino de amor, justicia, y paz. Nosotros los cristianos esperamos la segunda venida de Cristo, cuando Cristo cumpla su obra de redención que comenzó con su vida, pasión, muerte, y resurrección. Esperamos al Señor no pasivamente, sino activamente por medio de nuestras obras de caridad y justicia, y por nuestras vidas de oración. Entre las muchas preparaciones para la Navidad – limpiando la casa, comprando regales, etc. - es importante que no olvidemos la preparación del corazón por medio de la práctica de paciencia, bondad, caridad, y generosidad. Oremos por la venida de Cristo en nuestros corazones. Que el Adviento nos ayude a extender el amor de Dios a los demás. Que Dios los bendiga, Padre Jim Schuerman

BAPTISMS OCTOBER & NOVEMBER 2015

WELCOME, CHILDREN OF GOD! Lex Matthew David Wollman Miranda Dominguez Escobar Marcellah Columba Escobar

THE WEEK AHEAD: NOV. 29 - DEC. 6 Sun – Mon – 6:00 Prayer Group (Spanish) 6:30 School Choice Meeting Tues – 7:30-7:00 p.m. Adoration 5:30 Rosary 7:00 RCIA Wed – 10:00 Bible Study 11:15 Shepherds of Christ 6:00 REP Gr. 6-8 6:00 Parish Council @ St. Benedict’s 7:00 Contemporary Choir Thurs – 7:00 Chorale Fri – 6:00 Liturgical Dancers 6:00 Wedding Rehearsal 6:00 Emmaus Women (Spanish) 7:00 Legion of Mary (Spanish) Sat – 9:00 Emmaus Men’s Retreat 9:30 AA 11:00 Wedding Sun – 8:00-12:00 Advent Breakfast 9:00 REP Gr. 4K-5 2:00 Reconciliation Service w/ Individual Confessions 6:00 Tamale Sale 6:00 Emmaus Men 6:30 Youth Ministry

GIVING TO THOSE IN NEED There are envelopes placed at the entrances to the church for “Giving to Those in Need.” There are many people in need in the Lake Geneva area and your kindness is very much appreciated. Thank you and God bless you. - Human Concerns Committee of SFDS

WELCOME We joyfully welcome you to St Francis De Sales. Please join us as we celebrate the good news of Jesus Christ. You are valued in the life of this Parish.

SHEPHERDS OF CHRIST ASSOCIATES PRAYER GROUP We meet in church most Wednesday mornings to pray for the priests and the renewal of the Church and the world. We also pray for the Shepherds of Christ intentions and our own personal intentions. Please come and pray with us! Next dates: Wednesdays, Dec. 2 and Dec. 9 at 11:15 a.m.

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

CCHS ATHLETIC BENEFIT CALENDARS The 2016 CCHS Athletic Benefit Calendars are now available. The cost is $20.00 and the calendars can be purchased at the CCHS and St. Mary Parish offices, as well as the following Burlington businesses: Ketter’s Flooring, Richter’s Market Place, Webley Chiropractic Clinic, Burlington Lumber, and Fred’s Parkview.

2015 LA SALETTE SHRINE HOLIDAY CRAFT & VENDOR FAIR

Sunday, Nov. 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Come and enjoy the bake sale, hot food, raffle and unique and specialty items. Come shop for the holidays! Crafters of every kind; many one of a kind gifts. Come walk the grounds. Holiday lights on at dusk! Please call (262) 877-3111 for more information.

St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church

40000 North U.S. Highway 45 Old Mill Creek, Illinois

invites you to come celebrate Saint Nicholas Day as we usher in the Christmas Season!

We cordially invite all to attend this free concert. Sing Ye Noël!

An afternoon of festive music for all the family.

Michelle and Geoffrey Agpalo and The Oriana Singers will perform.

Sunday, December 6, 2015 4 p.m.- 6 p.m.

Canapés and Candy Canes A pre-concert Family Fête

Champagne cocktails, Hors d’oeuvres and Sweets table Sunday, December 6, 2015

1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Tickets: Adults $45 / Children $25 / Children under 5 free. Call (847) 395-3474 for tickets. Seating is limited,

so please purchase tickets will in advance.

ST. JOSEPH CENTER IS VENUE TO CONTEMPORARY FOLK MUSIC THIS ADVENT On Sunday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m., the sisters’ magnificent historic St. Joseph Chapel will ring with the “percussive finger picking and buoyant voice” of singer-songwriter and guitarist Laura Joy and her colleague, master guitarist David Gallagher. The program titled “Christmas with Laura Joy” will feature traditional carols played on the musicians’ acoustic guitars. Tickets for “Christmas with Laura Joy” are just $12. Advance purchase is recommended as seating is limited. Write checks to School Sisters of St. Francis, c/o Donna O’Loughlin; 1501 South Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53215. Contact: doloughlin@sssf.org or (414) 385-5272. St. Joseph Center is on 27th St. and Greenfield Avenue. Convenient free par3king is available at 29th St. and Orchard in the sisters’ lot.

The Catholic-Jewish Conference is pleased to announce the culminating event in our celebration of the 50th anniversary of

Nostra Aetate

On the Road Together: Voices in Harmony

Featuring The Jewish Community Chorale

The Archdiocesan Choir Leaders of sung prayer and musicians from the

Jewish and Catholic communities Singing selections from the texts we share, Psalm Settings,

Hallelujahs and more. . .

December 5, 2015, 7:00 p.m.-8:15 p.m. Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

812 N. Jackson Street Milwaukee

Free and open to the public

RSVPs to ecumenical@archmil.org appreciated.

St. Francis de Sales Parish Home and School Association Presents

Advent BreakfastAdvent Breakfast Sunday, December 6Sunday, December 6

St. Francis de Sales Parish CenterSt. Francis de Sales Parish Center 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. –– 12:00 p.m.12:00 p.m.

Breakfast: Treat the whole family to a delicious breakfast buffet, including fresh-from-the-griddle pancakes, fluffy scrambled eggs, potatoes, farm fresh bacon, sausage & beverages

Adults $7 / Seniors $6 / Children 4-10 yrs. $5 / Under 4yrs. Free Bake Shoppe: These delicious homemade goodies are loved by all. Mouthwatering assortments of cookies, pies, breads, cakes, and other treats will be featured, all homemade with lots of TLC by many talented bakers of St. Francis de Sales Poinsettias Sale: A winter tradition...poinsettias, wreaths, rosemary trees, Christmas ferns, & planters to fulfill your decorating needs for your home or office. Pre-ordering is available. Holiday Raffle: First pew reserved for you and your family at Christmas Eve mass 50/50 Raffle: Tickets 1 for $5 or 5 for $20

Please Join Us!!!!!

On-Line Giving Instructions

1.) Go to our website at SFDSLG.ORG. 2.) Scroll down to the DONATE NOW button on the lower right hand side and double click on it. 3.) This will take you to the secure business site. Create a profile by first inputting your email. Next it will take you to a screen to enter your information and create a password (you will only need to do this once, in the future you can just log on with your email and password). You can choose to use a bank account or a credit card. 4.) Put the amount of your donation in category of your choice (Capital Improvements, Angel Fund, Human Concerns, Sunday Offering, and Memorial). You can choose to make it a one-time donation or a recurring (weekly or monthly) gift. Click on “continue”. 5.) Use the drop down menu to choose your payment type. Enter the info needed, and then click on “process”. 6.) You did it! It’s that easy! You will receive a receipt for your tax records via email. 7.) THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING IN OUR NEW SYSTEM AND FOR YOUR DONA-TION! ADVANTAGES FOR SFDS: The system coordinates with our bookkeeping system so it is more effi-cient and cuts down the work load for our staff and volunteers. It’s secure (no cash or checks have to be transferred to the bank). People can give even when they aren’t at Mass, creating a more consistent in-come for the parish. ADVANTAGES FOR YOU: It saves you time. You can set up a recur-ring donation so that it is consistent even if you are away for a few weeks or for a whole season. You can send a donation easily even if you are out of town. You can use a credit card that gives “rewards” like air-line miles. There is no cost to you. The account is completely under your control and can be modified at any time. Scan the code at the right with your smartphone to go directly to the online giving.

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ON THE WEB Parish Website: www.sfdslg.org

PASTORAL STAFF Pastor

Fr. Jim Schuerman (schuerman@sfdslg.org) (262) 248-8524

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

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

Director of Liturgy & Music Michael Deane (liturgy@sfdslg.org) (262) 248-1680

Director of Religious Education Katie Ploch (dre@sfdslg.org) (262) 248-8526

Seminarian Intern John Baumgardner (jbaumgardner@pnac.org)

PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS 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 Maria Guadalupe Duran (Lupitaduran1127@yahoo.com) (262) 203-3220 Kathleen Dobbler (dobblerbld@aol.com) (262) 758-7949 Mary Ferrini (toxotes17@yahoo.com) (262) 729-0900 Lois Maywald (allomay1959@gmail.com) (262) 279-5733 Greg Desecki (gdad5121@yahoo.com) (262) 279-0959 AnneMarie Janikowski (annejanikowski@yahoo.com) (262) 215-8889 Martha Cucco (stewardship@sfdslg.org) (262) 949-4493 Sandra Cruz (65sandracruz@gmail.com) (262) 949-2384

PARISH TRUSTEES Daryl Braun (dbraun55@charter.net) (262) 249-9590

Tom Murray (thomas.murray@wilsonelser.com) (312) 339-5951

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: 262-812-4047

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS St. Francis de Sales Parish School Principal Eric Gallagher (ericgallagher@sfdslg.org) (262) 248-2778

Catholic Central High School Principal David Wieters (dwieters@cchsnet.org) (262) 763-1510 x 222