St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception N2385 MUNICIPAL DRIVE • GREENVILLE, WI 54942 (920) 757-6555 • Email: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.stmarygreenville.org January 31, 2021 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Fr. Michael Warden Pastor 920-202-3275 [email protected]

Sunday Mass Saturday Vigil 4:00 pm 5:30 pm Sunday 8:00 am 10:00 am

Daily Mass Tuesday thru Friday 8:15 am Thursday 6:00 pm First Saturday 8:15 am

Sacrament of Confession Saturday 2:30 pm Tuesday & Thursday 5:00 pm First Saturday 7:30 am

Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday 5:00 pm Wednesday 9:00-Noon First Saturday 7:30 am

Sacrament of Baptism Please call Tammy Krueger when you are expecting.

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

Visitation of the Sick/Homebound Please call Barbara Tate at 920-202-3239 Parish Leadership:

Trustees Julie Collar — [email protected] Phil Schmidt — 920-585-1630

Parish Council Bob Derks— Chairperson [email protected]

Total Board of Education Tiffany McHugh — Chairperson 920-450-1534

Finance Council January 31-February 6 Kip Wenninger — Chairperson [email protected]

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.

Stewardship Pastoral Message Jan 23-24 $8,629 Online/EFTs $875 My brothers and sisters in Christ,

Fiscal year-to-date $559,731 Our readings for this week center on the voice of God. I am reminded Budget year-to-date $556,540 Prior fiscal year-to-date $560,068 of something I read from CS Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters (worth a read). In these fictitious letters Screwtape, a demon, is advising a lesser demon, Wormwood, on how to best tempt the man he is assigned to turn away from God.

At first Wormwood tries the same old routine. He tries to turn his head to power, pleasure, wealth and vanity. After hearing of Wormwood’s failures to get the man to become addicted to these, Screwtape chides Wormwood as making things too complex. Screwtape simply tells Wormwood to make the world around him so noisy that he can’t hear the voice of his God.

Moses promises a prophet that is to come in the 1st reading. Our Psalm says “if today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts”. Both of these are contingent upon being able to hear that voice, being able to hear the prophet’s call. The Gospel also speaks of the power of the Lord’s voice. It is at the command of Jesus that the unclean spirits flee. Just as at creation when God speaks, it IS. God’s word is what accomplishes all things. The creation story and the healings of Jesus are just a few of the many times where God’s word alters reality-it changes men, women and the world.

Yet, for all the power of God’s word, it needs us to hear it. Jesus continually removes himself from crowds and finds a secluded place to speak to the Father. Hermits have run to caves and the desert, nuns and brothers remove themselves to a convent or monastery. This is all done in an effort to hear the voice of God.

If we consider the amount of noise, the amount of things pulling for our time and attention, it can be near impossible for us to hear God’s voice. That is the reason that prayer is so important. God desires a relationship with us and no relationship can improve without dialogue- speaking and listening.

We all need to find time in our day, every day, to detach from the world and hear the voice of God. Prayer is the means by which we stay attached to God and draw close to the God who loves without end. May each of us every day rise and say to God, “speak, Lord, your servant is listening.”

Laura Bovee Ext 201 David De Young 606-1635 Barbara Tate Ext 237 Monday-Thursday 8 am—4pm Family Life Ministry Deacon Faith Formation Coordinator and Tammy Krueger 757-6555 Brian Albers 422-5150 Sue Brockman Ext 208 Friday 8 am -12 noon. Parish Secretary Deacon Faith Formation Secretary Parish office: 920-757-6555 Debra Fuller 202-3456 School office: 920-202-3454 CJ Bast Ext 200 Kate Fannin 779-6774 Catholic School Principal E-mail Addresses: Business Manager Music Ministry 1stInitial/ Yvonne Ziegler Ext 212 Liz Arbinger Ext 211 Mike Yelk Ext 243 Last- School Secretary Parish Accountant Maintenance Coordinator [email protected] Luke Gietman Ext 207 Director of Religious Education

2 │ St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception • Greenville, WI Weekly Stewardship Thought Parish Life Moses told the people, “The Lord will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own kinsmen.” God still provides among His people the gifts and talents necessary to Ash Wednesday continue the work of His Church. What gifts are your to share? February 17, 2021

—Deuteronomy 18: 15-20 Mass Times: 8:15am, 12 Noon & 6:00pm Stewardship of Service

1/18 to 1/25 — 91.25 Service with Ashes hours from 24 entries. 4:30pm & 7:30pm

Thank you for all you do! Don’t forget to bring in last year’s palm branches. They can be placed in the Narthex.

We are dedicated to creating and cultivating disciples of Jesus Christ Volunteer Cantor Opportunity at the Cathedral: through the Catholic Church, her Holy The music ministry of St Francis Xavier Cathedral, in Green Bay, is offering opportunities for volunteer cantors from around the diocese to Sacraments, and sing at the weekend Masses. Support is provided. especially the Most Holy Eucharist. If you would like to share your talent at Bishop Ricken’s home parish and the Mother Church of IRA Required Distributions the Diocese or want to receive Can Be Non-Taxable more information about this exciting opportunity, please If you have an IRA, you are typically contact Regina Reale, director of required to take a required minimum music, at [email protected] distribution when you reach the age of 70- 1/2. If you contribute to a qualified charitable organization like St. Mary, the Fox Valley Respect Life contribution is typically not taxed. Please discuss this with a qualified advisor for Our group is made up of volunteers from all across the most current tax law information. the Fox Valley. We advocate for life from conception to natural death.

We touch on many issues surrounding life, seeking Weekend Mass Scrip Sales to educate and support (both physically and If we have enough volunteers, scrip gift spiritually). cards will be sold after the 4pm and 10am weekend Masses. If you are Join us! We meet at St. Gabriel Parish, available to help sell gift cards after one 900 Geiger St, Neenah, on the first of these masses, please go to https:// Monday of most months. Rosary at 5:30 stmarygreenville.flocknote.com/ pm. Meeting starts 6:00 pm. All are signup/35599 to sign up for an open welcome to our meetings. While you don’t spot. Thank you for your patience, need to be Catholic, we do follow Catholic assistance, and advice as we navigate Social teaching on life issues. back into scrip selling after Mass. Questions? Email: Kwik Trip still has a 10% rebate, rather [email protected] Facebook page: than the normal 5%. Fox Valley Respect Life

3 │ January 31, 2021 • Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time School News

St. Mary School Celebrates Catholic Schools Week January 31 – February 6

We are thankful for and celebrate…  the beauty of the Liturgy, hearing sacred music, prayer and reverence for the Eucharist  the community, as we bring the light of Christ to all that we meet  the freedom to discover intellectual and moral virtue  the ability to share ideals of human dignity  the time to listen to the voice of Jesus, to discern voca- tions and everyday decisions  the constant inspiration of Christ’s example, to guide us in our duties and relationships  the gift of supporting families and teachers

Faith Formation—Youth / Children Saint of the Week Saint Blaise Feast day: February 3 Patron of Throat Illnesses, animals, wool combers

Most of probably know St. Blaise from the throat blessings that occur on his feast day. He is the patron of throat illnesses and we bless throats on his day because the first information we have on his life is from early medical writings in which his work as a doctor helping those with objects stuck in their throats is catalogued.

He worked as a doctor tending to physical ailments before he became a “physician of souls”. He left his life and work as a doctor and took up the reflective life of a hermit. He eventually was made the bishop of Sebastea (in the east central part of modern day Turkey now the city of Sivas).

Blaise was eventually arrested for being a Christian as it was illegal at the time in the eastern Roman Empire under Licinius. After refusing to deny his faith, he was beaten and had iron combs tear his flesh from his body. Still refusing to deny Christ, he was beheaded in 316.

The two candles used in the blessing of throats on his feast day are attributed to an old woman who came to give Blaise two candles to light his dark cell.

4 │ St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception • Greenville, WI Faith Formation—Adults The Chosen

The Chosen is a TV show that is based on the New Testament Gospels. Join us as we watch and discuss this unique series based on the life of Jesus. Mondays at 6pm starting February 15th Contact Luke Gietman for more information No registration necessary Mary: Madonna; Mother and Miracles

John Paul II was elected pope while his home country of Poland was in the grasp of the atheistic Soviet Union. He chose to fight the Soviets by consecrating Russia to Mary in 1984. Seven years later, the Soviet Union fell. Join us as we discuss Mary, what we believe about her, why she matters and about her miraculous appearances over the centuries.

Starting February 24th (In-person & livestreamed) Wednesday mornings at 9am and on YouTube so you can watch when convenient. See the website for details. More Parish Life Visitation Outreach

Stephen Ministries Leaders will begin training soon. We have officially enrolled and received our certificate. We will be looking for Stephen Ministers and Care Receivers. Through this outreach, ministers can make weekly phone calls and/or send cards to care receivers at this time.

Please contact: Barbara Tate, Pastoral Care Minister

Join Flock Note group for more information. Click on: Volunteers / Visitation Outreach

5 │ January 31, 2021 • Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings for the week of January 31, 2021 St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Sunday: Dt 18:15-20/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 7-9 [8]/1 Cor 7:32-35/ Mass Intentions Mk 1:21-28 Monday: Heb 11:32-40/Ps 31:20, 21, 22, 23, 24 [25]/Mk 5:1-20 Week of February 1-7 The saving graces of the Mass are for: Tuesday: Mal 3:1-4/Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 10 [8]/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32 Monday No Mass Wednesday: Heb 12:4-7, 11-15/Ps 103:1-2, 13-14, 17-18a [cf. 17]/ Tuesday 8:15 am † Mk 6:1-6 Wednesday 8:15 am † Thursday: Heb 12:18-19, 21-24/Ps 48:2-3ab, 3cd-4, 9, 10-11 [cf. Thursday 8:15 am the Living & Deceased 10]/Mk 6:7-13 Members of the Ehm & Friday: Heb 13:1-8/Ps 27:1, 3, 5, 8b-9abc [1a]/Mk 6:14-29 Stoeger Families† Saturday: Heb 13:15-17, 20-21/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [1]/ 6:00 pm the Living & Deceased Mk 6:30-34 Members of the Gerald & Next Sunday: Jb 7:1-4, 6-7/Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [cf. 3a]/1 Cor 9:16- Ethel Ebben Families† 19, 22-23/Mk 1:29-39 Friday 8:15 am the soul of Gary Kaminski† ©LPi First Saturday8:15 am † Saturday 4:00 pm the souls of Joyce & Jerry Calendar for the week of Feb 1-7, 2021 Hendricks, Nancy

Monday February 1 Hendricks Hadler and the Living & Deceased Tuesday February 2 Members of the Hirn & Mass 8:15am Gareau Families† Adoration of Jesus in Church 5:00-6:00pm Sunday 8:00 am the soul of Carl Kettner† Confessions 5:00-5:45pm 10:00 am the people of St. Mary’s Faith Formation Grades K-8 6:00pm

Wednesday February 3 Liturgical Roles Mass 8:15am Adoration of Jesus in Church 9:00am Weekend of February 6-7 Faith Formation Grades K-8 (Group A) 4:30pm Faith Formation High School 6:00pm Lectors 4:00 pm Dan Egan Thursday February 4 5:30 pm Volunteer Needed Mass 8:15am 8:00 am Laureen Miller Confessions 5:00-5:45pm 10:00 am Linda Enriquez Mass 6:00pm

Friday February 5 Altar Servers 4:00 pm Marley Sabourin, Jack Van Stratten TMIY 5:45pm 5:30 pm Mass 8:15am 8:00 am Daniel Weiland, Isaiah Gassner Saturday February 6 10:00 am Stephen & Isaac Moore Confessions & Adoration 7:30am First Saturday Mass 8:15am Musicians Mass Ad Orientem 4:00 pm Kate/Tiffany McHugh Confessions 2:30pm 5:30 pm Kate/Maria Fannin Mass 4:00pm 8:00 am Dawn Warns Mass 5:30pm 10:00 am Betty Retzke/Carol Hirn

Sunday February 7 Scrip Sellers If you are able to help sell scrip Mass 8:00am 4:00 pm after any of the Masses, please Mass 10:00am 10:00 am contact the parish office.

All Masses, except the 5:30pm & 10am Masses are live streamed. Go to www.stmarygreenville.org for the link. Pro-Life Prayer Corner

Pray that those who make a living by performing abortions would have their hearts changed by the moving of God’s powerful hand. Pray for the softening of abortionists’ hearts. “Dear Father, lead them to turn away from this wickedness!”

Pray through Psalm 10

6 │ St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception • Greenville, WI How to Go to Confession Area Confessions Schedules

Hortonville Reconciliation may be face to face or anonymous, with a screen between you and the priest. Choose the option that St. Peter and Paul Sat. 3:30 pm is the most comfortable for you. New London 1. The priest gives you a blessing or greeting. He may Most Precious Blood Sat. 4:15 pm share a brief Scripture passage. 2. Make the Sign of the Cross and say: “Bless me father, Appleton for I have sinned. My last confession was (give the St. Thomas More Sat. 4– 4:30pm number of weeks, months or years). St. Bernard Parish Sat. 3-4:00pm 3. Confess all of your sins to the priest. The priest will help you to make a good confession. If you are unsure St. Bernadette Parish Sat. 9:00 am about how to confess or you feel uneasy, just ask him St. Joseph Parish Sat. 9:00-9:30 am to help you. Answer his questions without hiding St. Mary Parish Sat. 9:00-10:00am anything out of fear or shame. Place your trust in God, St. Pius X Sat. 8:30-10 am a merciful Father who wants to forgive you. St. Therese Parish Sat. 3:15-3:45 pm 4. Following your confession of sins, say, “I am sorry for Sacred Heart Parish Sat. 3-4 pm these and all of my sins.” 5. The priest assigns you a penance and offers advice to help you be a better Catholic. 6. Say an Act of Contrition, expressing your sorrow for your sins. The priest, acting in the person of Christ, then absolves you from your sins

Act of Contrition

My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In his name, my God, have mercy.

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