St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception N2385 MUNICIPAL DRIVE • GREENVILLE, WI 54942 (920) 757-6555 • Email: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.stmarygreenville.org January 15, 2017 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Fr. Dane Radecki, O. Praem. Administrator 920 –757-6555 x206 [email protected]

Sunday Mass Saturday Vigil 4:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am 10:00 am

Daily Mass Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 pm Wednesday 8:15 am Friday 7:30 am First Saturday 8:00 am

Sacrament of Confession Saturday 2:30 pm Tuesday 5:30 pm Thursday 5:30 pm

Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday 5:30 pm

Sacrament of Baptism Please call Deacon Dave when you are expecting @ 920-606-1635.

Sacrament of Matrimony Please call a minimum of six months in advance.

Visitation of the Sick/Homebound Please call the parish office Parish Leadership:

Trustees Diane Ernst — 920-475-7505 Jeff Griesbach - 920-757-5730

Parish Council Mike Goulet — Chairperson 920-757-0664

Total Board of Education Todd Moore — Chairperson 920-470-7808

Finance Council Chris Van Asten —Chairperson 920-470-4939

St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Greenville, through a welcoming and active environment guides the lifelong spiritual growth of the local community in the Roman Catholic faith by spreading the Gospel through word and deed. Pastoral Message Dear St. Mary Parishioners & Visitors,

Often I receive questions regarding the difference between diocesan and religious order priests. Perhaps the easiest explanation has to do with the vows and personal call of each priest. A diocesan priest takes his vows to the diocesan Bishop; he takes the vows of obedience and celibacy. A Religious Order priest takes his vows to his Religious Superior; he takes the vows of obedience, celibacy and poverty.

As a teen -ager, I felt a call to the priesthood and to teaching. The Norbertines, who taught me in high school, offered me the possibility of fulfilling both parts of my calling. Over these next few months, I hope to share with you some of the charism of the Norbertine Order.

Our Founder, St. Norbert, was born at Xanten on the Dutch -German border in 1080. He grew up in wealth and enjoyed a plentiful life in his early manhood. When Norbert was 20, his wit & charm brought him the attention of the Archbishop of Cologne. Norbert eventually became chaplain to the Roman Emperor. In 1115, Norbert underwent a conversion experience, often described similar to that of St. Paul.

Eventually, Norbert settled in the valley of Premontre, . On Christmas, 1120, the Bishop of Laon (France) vested Norbert and his 40 followers in the white habit of canons regular. (Canons are groups of priests who serve a cathedral or church. Canons Regular live in religious communities under common rules & vows.) The official title for the Norbertines is “Premonstratensian Order.”

Norbert’s community at Premontre was an innovation, since it was the first to combine active parish ministry with monastic life. In 1123, Norbert battled a heresy that questioned the validity of the sacraments, especially the Eucharist. Norbert restored orthodoxy and eventually was appointed Archbishop of Magdeburg () where he died on June 6, 1134.

We Norbertines continue to live together in community while ministering to the local people. Rather than the word ‘monastery’, we live in an Abbey. We elect our religious superior, an Abbot, to whom we vow obedience. The Abbey in De Pere is an outgrowth of Berne Abbey, . Originally, we came to the Green Bay diocese at the invitation of the Bishop in 1893 to serve immigrants in the Peninsula. Shortly after, tutoring and schooling developed which resulted in sponsorship of Catholic high schools and St. Norbert College. Through out, Norbertines continued to serve in parishes. There are 52 members of St. Norbert Abbey. Of this number, small groups live in Chicago & Jackson, Mississippi. Two Abbeys have grown from ours; 1 outside Philadelphia & 1 in Albuquerque, NM.

You can learn more about us at: norbertines.org (St. Norbert Abbey) & premontre.org (international). I am so happy to be with you.

In Christ, through Mary,

Fr. Dane

Fr. Dane Radecki, O. Praem.

Debra Fuller Ext. 233 David De Young 606-1635 Catholic School Principal Deacon Yvonne Ziegler Ext. 212 Office Hours: Carol Frahm Ext. 210 School Secretary Monday-Thursday 8 am —4pm Director of Parish Activities Luke Gietman Ext 207 and Friday 8 am -12 noon. Tammy Krueger Ext. 205 Director of Religious Education Parish office: 920-757-6555. Parish Secretary Barbara Tate Ext. 237 Tim Wilson Ext. 211 Faith Formation Coordinator E-mail Addresses: Parish Accountant Sue Brockman Ext. 208 1stInitial/ Mike Casey Ext. 201 Faith Formation Secretary [email protected] g Coordinator of Evangelization & Stewardship Mary Baird Laura Bovee Ext. 200 Regional Coordinator of Young Adult Ministry Facilitator of Youth Ministry

2 │ St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception • Gre enville, WI Weekly Stewardship Thought Parish Life Today’s responsorial psalm is the theme song of the good steward: “Here am I, Lord; I come In sympathy to do your will.” May I, too, stand ready to Sympathy and prayers go out to the families and friends of offer myself and my gifts in service to God. Elizabeth Aschenbrener and Gerald Ebben. Elizabeth’s

—See Psalm 40 funeral was held Thursday, January 5th and Gerald’s funeral was held Saturday, January 14th.

Pancake/Porkie Breakfast That Man Is You Spring Session January 15th (8-11am) The TMIY program has recently finished another successful fall session. We St. Edward, Mackville have a large group of men registered and active in the meetings. If you started with us in fall and missed some of the sessions or did not attend at all, Come enjoy pancakes, with your please join us this spring. You’ll catch up quickly and will not regret it. The choice of toppings, and eggs and program meets every Friday, starting Jan 27th. We gather at 5:45 am for sausages at breakfast and coffee, and then there’s a presentation at 6:15 that combines St. Edward, Mackville. the best scientific research with the teachings of the Church and wisdom of It’s a delicious the saints. It’s followed with breakout groups that provide the opportunity to discuss what’s been presented. We’re on the road by 7:20 so that we can be breakfast for a low at work. If you have to leave earlier, come as long as you can. price…$5 each or $15 for the family. Thank you for your contributions! Thank you for contributing your recycled paper to our ongoing collection of paper, cardboard and newspaper. From July through December 2016, your Attendance efforts have raised $3,295 for the school. The dumpster will return again on Monday, February 6th. As you are saving your cardboard, please break it January 7 & 8: 1,150 individuals down so that it is flat. This makes it easier to pack the dumpsters with more

recyclable paper! Stewardship

January 7 & 8: $9,064.53 Planning Your Funeral EFTs: 7,935.00 You are invited to attend a program on Advanced Funeral and Cremation Planning Wednesday, January 25th at the Stoneyard in Greenville. The This fiscal year-to-date: $496,805.69 program begins at 11 a.m. and is hosted by the Wichman —Fargo Funeral Homes. To make a reservation, call 739-1231. Seating is limited and a Prior fiscal year-to-date: $438,510.46 reservation is necessary.

Prayer Shawls Is there a friend, neighbor or relative who is experiencing challenging times? SCRIP The members of our Prayer Shawl Ministry would like them to have a prayer Have a cold weather project around the shawl. The members knit shawls all the while praying for the needs of the house? Don’t forget to use Scrip to help person who will receive that shawl. If you would like to obtain a prayer shawl execute the work! Our Scrip program has for someone, contact Carol or Tammy in the parish office. the following vendors on hand that might fit

the bill for your needs: Wanted: New Families to serve as Greeters Fleet Farm A new schedule is about to be prepared for our Greeters at the weekend The Home Depot Masses. If your family is willing to serve as a welcoming presence at one of JoAnn Fabrics the weekend Masses a few times throughout the year, please contact Carol at Kohl’s X210 or email her at [email protected]. Menards Shopko Respect Life Mass TJ Maxx/Marshalls/Home Goods Bishop Ricken will celebrate a bilingual English/Spanish Respect Life Mass Target observing the 44th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, January 22, 1973, the U.S. Walmart/Sam’s Club Supreme Court ruling legalizing abortion.

You will find other options online at Tuesday January 24, 2017 shopwithscrip.com! 5:30pm Rosary Scrip is sold after each weekend Mass, in 6:00pm Bilingual Mass in English & Spanish the school office on school days and during St. Pius X Faith Formation classes Wednesdays 500 W Marquette St, Appleton Thank you for using Scrip!

3 │ January 15, 2017 • Second Sunday in Ordinary Time School News Go Wildcats!

The 6th and 7th grade girls enjoyed an awesome 2016-17 season of volleyball coached by Mrs. Jill Harikkala and Mrs. Kim Gindt

Faith Formation—Youth / Children 2nd Grade sacraments—Reconciliation Workbooks

Week of Jan. 15th Chapter 6 (pp. 51-60, 74-75, 79) SignUpGenius Remember to sign up for a Family Activity Night. Thank you to those who have already signed up!

Please direct questions to: [email protected]

Faith Formation calendar Liturgy of the Word Caution in the parking lot, please. with Children — Class January 18, 25 Encouraging children 2nd G rade Small Group Activity Nights —Janua ry 18, 25 to ge t more out of the Liturgy

Class –February 1, 8, 15, 22 3-5 year olds, — — 2nd Grade Reconciliation Retreat/Sacrament February 11 9:00-Noon including Kindergarteners. [email protected]

[email protected] [email protected] 10 am Mass

4 │ St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception • Greenville, WI Faith Formation—Adults I B e l i e v e Monday Tuesday An introduction to our most basic rule of faith: Monday The Nicene Creed. All dates 6-8PM

 

  Marching to the Guillotine: Tuesdays The Revolution Against Christendom All dates 9AM

The Revolution exploded in France of May 1789 with a rumbling roar heard throughout Christendom. This pivotal moment in history illustrates what a nation divorced from God looks like and provided the blueprint for the later revolutions that bloodied the 20th Century. This is important for us today as we live in a society that at many times and in many ways is violent toward God. “On the last battlefield of the spirit, the guillotine could only be defeated by the Cross.” ~ Warren Carroll

Beginning with Jesus: The First Steps in Faith Do you feel like you’re searching for something more? Are you feeling stuck in your relationship with Jesus or feel like you don’t have one at all? Do you know someone unsure about things like faith and God?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then joining an ALPHA might be right for you (or whoever you’re thinking of!). ALPHA is a series of sessions exploring the basics of the Christian faith. Each week looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation. Food is provided. ALPHA has impacted and changed thousands of lives around the world.

A brand new Alpha is beginning on Thursday, January 26th at 7pm at St. Mary’s. If you or anyone you know is interested in signing up or learning more information, please contact Mike Casey, at (920) 757-6555 x201 or [email protected].

5 │ January 15, 2017 • Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings for the Week of January 15, 2017 St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Sunday: Is 49:3, 5-6/Ps 40/1 Cor 1:1-3/Jn 1:29-34 Mass Intentions Monday: Heb 5:1-10/Ps 110/Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: Heb 6:10-20/Ps 111/Mk 2:23-28 Week of January 16-22 The saving graces of the Mass are for: Wednesday: Heb 7:1-3, 15-17/Ps 110/Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: Heb 7:25--8:6/Ps 40/Mk 3:7-12 Monday No Mass Friday: Heb 8:6-13/Ps 85/Mk 3:13-19 Tuesday 6:30 pm the soul of Sandra Krueger† Saturday: Heb 9:2-3, 11-14/Ps 47/Mk 3:20-21 Wednesday 8:15 am the souls of Harry & Jerry Next Sunday: Is 8:23--9:3/Ps 27/1 Cor 1:10-13, 17/ Griesbach† Mt 4:12-23 or 4:12-17 Thursday 6:30 pm the soul of Betty Wohlers† ©Liturgical Publications Inc. Friday 7:30 am † Saturday 4:00 pm the souls of John & Margaret Calendar for the week of January 16-22, 2017 Wulterkins and the Living & Deceased Members of Monday January 16 the Sullivan/Schmit Families† Tuesday January 17 Sunday 8:00 am the souls of Cornelius & Understanding Islam 9:00am Caroline Ebben and the Adoration of Jesus in Church 5:30-6:15pm Living & Deceased Confessions 5:30-6:15pm Members of the Fischer/ Wednesday January 18 McClone Families† Adoration of Jesus in Church 9:00am 10:00 am the people of St. Mary’s Faith Formation Grades 1-8 4:30pm Faith Formation Grades 1-8 6:00pm Liturgical Roles

Faith Formation High School 7:30pm Weekend of January 21-22

Thursday January 19 Ushers Confessions 5:30-6:15pm 4:00 pm Kevin Verstegen, Jack Anderson, Adult Choir Practice 7:00pm Charles Fitzgerald Mary’s Army 7:00pm 8:00 am Jeff, Andy & Alex Griesbach

Friday January 20 10:00 am Ron & Norm Powers, Gene Pahl, Curt Fischer Saturday January 21 Lectors Confessions at St. Mary’s 2:30p m 4:00 pm Jill Crawford Sunday January 22 8:00 am Jessica Anibas St. Mary Family Holy Hour 4:00p m 10:00 am Laura Bovee

Altar Servers 4:00 pm Nicholas & George Huza Area Confessions Schedules 8:00 am Emily Derby, Marice Smiley 10:00 am the Diedrich Family Hortonville St. Peter and Paul Sat. 3:30 pm Musicians New London 4:00 pm Dawn Warns Most Precious Blood Sat. 4:15 pm 8:00 am Kate Fannin Appleton 10:00 am Mike Casey

St. Thomas More Sat. 4 – 4:30pm Greeters St. Bernard Parish Sat. 9:00 am 4:00 pm John & Dana Bourassa St. Bernadette Parish Sat. 9:00 am 8:00 am the Werner Family St. Joseph Parish Sat. 9:00-9:30 am 10:00 am Ann & Curt Fischer St. Mary Parish Sat. 9:00-10:00am St. Pius X Sat. 8:30-10 am Scrip Sellers St. Therese Parish Sat. 3:15-3:45 pm 4:00 pm Sheila Erck, Claudia Leist Sacre d Heart Parish Sat. 3-4 pm 8:00 am Laureen Miller, Jane Becher 10:00 am Wanda Winterfeldt, Debbie Fabel Pro-Life Prayer Corner

Pray that the people of who are “pro -choice” or undecided about the issue of abortion would have a change of heart through God’s guidance. Ask that God would convince them that life is precious and worthy of protection.

Pray through Hebrews 10:16

6 │ St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception • Greenville, WI Community News

Passion Play Auditions Open auditions for The Northeast Wisconsin Passion Play, a musical drama based on the life of Christ, will be held on Saturday, January 21 st and Tuesday, January 24th, at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, 1600 W. Prospect Avenue, Appleton. Performance dates are April 6th-9th, with a special performance for Religious Education groups on April 5 th . Singing and non-singing roles are available. Those auditioning will also be asked to do a dance audition. To register for an audition time please go to: www.newpassionplay.org and follow the audition link on the main menu.

Freshman Registration at Xavier Get ready to build your child’s academic and faith -based future! Please join us at X avier High School for Incoming Freshman Registration Nights on Mon., Jan. 30 or Tues., Jan. 31. The Xavier High School curriculum will be described, course selection advice will be provided, and families will be able to select courses for the 2017-2018 school year. The programs will be held in the Xavier High School theatre at 7pm.

St. Mary Catholic High School 2017-18 Enrollment Register your children today to take advantage of SMCHS’s reduced registration fee of $50 per student ($150 family max). The deadline is January 31, 2017, after which the fee will increase to $100 per student. Visit the registration page at www.smcatholicschools.org to take advantage of this early registration incentive. If you need assistance, please contact our director of admissions at [email protected]. Did you know that more than 50% of St. Mary Catholic High School families receive tuition assistance to help afford the cost of a Catholic education? The deadline to apply for a little help for the 2017-18 school year is Friday, February 10. St. Mary Catholic High School participates in Wisconsin Parental Choice Program. Applications will be available on the WI Department of Public Instruction website beginning in February.

Cash Raffle & Pasta Dinner St. Mary & St. John the Baptist parishes will be holding a $25,000 Cash Raffle & Pasta Dinner on Saturday, May 6, 2017 in the St. Mary Gymnasium at 528 Second Street, Menasha, from 4:30 —7:30pm. Only 750 tickets will be sold. Ticket prices are $100 eacg and can be split four ways and admits four to the Pasta Dinner. Tickets are available at the St. Mary, Menasha or St. John the Baptist parish offices.. Please contact Joanne Vanness at 920-725-7714, x424 with any questions.

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