Saint Stephen “A Catholic Faith Community” Third Sunday of Easter - May 5, 2019

First Communion at St. Stephen’s Parish April 28. 2019 A special thank you to Steve & Bonnie Zahn for the photographs. Third Sunday of Easter - May 5, 2019

From the Desk of Monsignor Dan Scripture Saturday, May 4 Jesus said: "My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never per- 5:00 pm Brian & Pam Wellnitz (40th Anniversary) ish." - Jn 10:27-28a Sunday, May 5 Third Sunday of Easter 9:00 am Jim & Nell Gilbank & Members of Parish Reflection Monday, May 6 Lent is over, and we should be rejoicing! But do you feel like you're still holding onto something? Or perhaps you had an ex- No Mass at St. Stephens cellent Lent. You encountered Jesus in a new way and grew in Tuesday, May 7 faith. But as the weeks since Easter have slipped by, some of No Mass at St. Stephens your newfound devotion has begun to waver. The closeness you Wednesday, May 8 felt in your Lenten commitments has given way to humdrum status quo or turn-of-the-season busyness. 8:00 am. Donald Botting Thursday, May 9 "'Simon, son of John, do you love me?'" Peter has endured so 10:45 am Alden Meadow Prayer Service much in his walk of discipleship! But something is still weigh- Friday, May 10 St. Damien de Veuster ing on him. In today's Gospel, Jesus confirms Peter's devotion three times, a redemption of his earlier threefold denial. The call 8:00 am Patricia Mack of the Lord must come again, as if heard anew for the first time. Saturday, May 11 So often, this is the pattern of the Christian life. We discover 5:00 pm Darlene McCarthy God and experience a new desire for our faith, but in time, our enthusiasm begins to wane. Perhaps something happens that Sunday, May 12 Fourth Sunday of Easter startles us, or we startle ourselves by a poor decision. Then we 9:00 am Jim & Nell Gilbank discover God anew! Our joy returns...for a while. Even the Apostles were no strangers to the cyclical nature of spiritual growth. Our disappointments or frustrations should not be cause May 11-12—4th Sunday of Easter for giving up. Like Peter, we too can recommit and start anew. This Sunday and every day of our lives, Jesus is waiting to say again, "Follow me." 5:00-May 11 9:00 am May 12 Lector: Alice Wellnitz Lector: Terry Strom Thoughts for the Week Servers: Molly McIlheran, Servers: Volunteers Needed NEWS FROM OUR DIOCESAN ADMINISTRATORI Morgan Wywialowski Eucharistic: Butch Luety Eucharistic: Pam Strom, It is with honor and great pleasure that Reverend Monsignor Ushers/Greeters: Dennis Leis, Pam Franseen James Bartylla, currently the Diocesan Administrator of the Nancy & Norm Everhard, Ushers/Greeters: Bill Brewer, Diocese of Madison, announces that His Holiness, Pope Fran- Leo Mulooly, Scott and Kelly Carl Lipetri cis, has appointed Most Reverend Donald J. Hying, the Fifth Music: Linda Gracyalny Wywialowski Music: Pat Wendtland of Madison.

There is more information about our new Bishop on the following page. Please join the priests & faithful of the diocese in prayer for Bishop Hying and his episcopal ministry, as we look forward to his installation as the Fifth Bishop of Madison.”

God bless you,

Monsignor Dan Ganshert

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

Apr Apr. 15, 2019-$2,554.83 Apr. 09, 2019- $2,894.00 Apr. 02, 2019- $1,409.00 Mar. 26, 2019-$1,053.00 Bishop Donald J. Hying Appointed the Fifth Bishop of Madison

It is with honor and great pleasure that Reverend Monsignor James Bartylla, currently the Diocesan Administrator of the Diocese of Madison, announces that His Holiness, Pope Francis, has appointed Most Reverend Donald J. Hying, the Fifth Bishop of Madison.

The youngest of six sons, Bishop Donald J. Hying was born in West Allis, Wisconsin, to parents Albert and Catherine Hying (both deceased) on August 18, 1963. He attended St. Aloysius and Immaculate Heart of Mary grade schools, and Brookfield Central High School. Bishop Hying received his bachelor's degree from Marquette University and his master's degree from St. Francis Seminary.

On May 20, 1989, Bishop Hying was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee by Most Reverend Rembert Weakland, Archbishop of Milwaukee. His first priestly assignment was as a parochial vicar for St. Anthony Parish, Menomonee Falls, from 1989 to 1994. Fr. Hying served as a Team Member for La Sagrada Familia Parroquia, Dominican Republic from 1994 to 1997. He returned to the United States and served as the parochial administrator of St. Peter Parish (1998), then as the parochial vicar of St. Anthony Parish, Milwaukee, from 1998 - 1999. He was then appointed the pastor of Our Lady of Good HopeParish, Milwaukee from 1999 to 2005. In 2006, Fr. Hying served as the parochial administrator of St. Augustine Parish, Milwaukee in 2006. He became the Dean of Formation at Saint Francis de Sales Seminary from 2005 to 2007, and was appointed the rector of St. Francis de Sales Seminary by Most Reverend Timothy Michael Dolan, Archbishop of Milwaukee, and served from 2007 until 2011.

On May 26, 2011, Pope Benedict XVI appointed Fr. Donald Hying the Titular Bishop of Regiae and the of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. He was consecrated a bishop on July 20, 2011.On November 24, 2014, His Holiness, Pope Francis appointed Bishop Hying as the Fourth Bishop of Gary (), to succeed Most Reverend Dale Joseph Melczek, who had submitted his resignation as the Bishop of Gary, as required when he reached the age of 75. Bishop Hying's installation in the Diocese of Gary took place on January 6, 2015. On April 25, 2019, Thursday within the Octave of Easter, His Holiness, Pope Francis, appointed Most Reverend Donald J. Hying the Fifth Bishop of Madison (Wisconsin), to succeed Most Reverend Robert C. Morlino, deceased, of happy memory.

The priests, deacons, and faithful of the Diocese of Madison are deeply grateful to Pope Francis for his pastoral solicitude in appointing Most Reverend Donald J. Hying as the Bishop of Madison. Please join us in prayer to Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for Bishop Hying and his episcopal ministry, as we look forward to his installation as the Fifth Bishop of Madison. May he lead us as a shepherd who cares for his flock and seeks out the lost sheep.

Positions Open at OLA: Congratulations to All Who Received First Communion Last Sunday: OLA Business Manager Roberto Barrera Jesus Ochoa Coordinator of Youth Ministry Facilities and Maintenance Personel Valeria Ochoa Maci Peters Advanced Math/Technology (OLA School) Briana Garcia Maria Rangel Please send your resume to the parish office Marcelino Garcia Rolando Peralta or by email at: [email protected] May you always keep the love of Jesus within you..

Msgr. Dan Ganshert Arlene McMorran, Family Center & Fax: Pastor of St. Stephen Secretary 608-676-4981 Judy Wendtland, 608-676-2242 Accountant Araceli Montoya [email protected] 608-676-2241 (office) Hispanic Ministry 608-856-0566 Box 399 Steve Zahn, Email: Clinton, WI 53525 Religious Education [email protected] 608-365-9359