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Nativity ofof Mary Rectory 313 E. WALL STREET • JANESVILLE, WISCONSI N 53545-3047 313 E. Wall Street Janesville, WI 53545-3047 Phone ...... (608) 752-7861 Father Rob Butz ……. (608) 620-9910 Fax ...... (608) 758-0720 Website ...... www.nativitymary.org Pastor ...... Rev. Robert Butz Email: [email protected]

Dir. of Liturgy ...... Bob Craig Email: [email protected] Coord. Religious Ed ...Kathy Hookham Email: [email protected] Business Manager .... Arwen Twitchett Email: [email protected] Parish Secretary ..……....Sharlet Collins Email: [email protected]

St. Mary School 307 E. Wall Street Janesville, WI 53545-3047 Phone ...... (608) 754-5221 Principal ...... Matthew Parish Secretary ………………...Sue Vodak & Sue Dickman

Religious Education Phone ...... (608) 752-7861

Prayer Network Mary Ann Venable…..(608) 754-5284

Nativity of Mary ...... Sat. 4:30 pm Sun. 8:30 & 10:30 am St. Patrick ...... Sat. 4:00 pm

St. John Vianney ...... Sat. 5:00 pm Sun. 8:15 & 9:45 am St. William ...... Sat. 4:00 pm Sun. 8:00 & 10:30 am St. Mary - Milton ...... Sat. 4:00 pm Sun. 9:00 am

We, the Catholic family of Nativity of Mary, are empowered by the Holy Spirit to be disciples of Christ. Through worship, the sacraments, fellowship, evangelization and outreach, we will share the word of Christ in our community. -Mission Statement News & Notes News & Notes

Remember SCRIP for your summer trip!

SCRIP puts your regular shopping dollars to work supporting your parish and school with over fifty retailers ….. grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants, department stores, hardware stores, movie theaters, spas and more!

SCRIP cards are available for purchase after twice per month ….. next up, the weekend of July 21st/22nd. If you find you can’t make your purchase after Mass, SCRIP can be picked up at the rectory Monday thru Thursday from 10 am-2 pm, generally. Please call that morning before making the trip to be sure someone will be available to assist you —752-7861.

Thank you for supporting your parish and school!

Saint Mary Magdalene LOST & FOUND July 22nd Feast Day Please check the “Lost & Found” box in the church

Except for the mother of Jesus, few women are vestibule. These are items that have been found in more honored in the than Mary Magdalene. the church over the past year or so. We will dispose of any unclaimed items at the end of July. Yet she could well be the patron of the slandered, since there has been a persistent legend in the Church that she is the unnamed sinful woman who anointed the feet of Jesus in Luke 7:36-50. Most Scripture scholars today point out that there is no scriptural basis for confusing the two women. Mary Magdalene, that is, “of Magdala,” was the one from whom Christ cast out “seven demons” (Luke 8:2)—an indication at the worst, of extreme demonic possession or possibly, severe illness. Writing in the New Catholic Commentary, Father Would You Like A Pastoral Visit?

Wilfrid J. Harrington, O.P., says that “seven REMINDER: If you, a family member or someone you demons” “does not mean that Mary had lived an know is confined or hospitalized and would benefit from a immoral life—a conclusion reached only by means pastoral visit, please contact your parish office and let them of a mistaken identification with the anonymous know. Staff does not always know of hospital admissions for woman of Luke 7:36.” In the Jerome Biblical a variety of reasons and often has no way of knowing of other Commentary, Father Edward Mally, SJ, agrees that situations in which a parish contact would be beneficial. she “is not…the same as the sinner of Luke 7:37, despite the later Western romantic tradition about her.” Mary Magdalene was one of the many “who were assisting them [Jesus and the Twelve] out of their Money Matters means.” She was one of those who stood by the Money Counts for 2018-2019 cross of Jesus with his mother. And, of all the “official” witnesses who might have been chosen Received Budgeted Variance for the first awareness of the Resurrection, she was Week 3 the one to whom that privilege was given. She is 07-16-2018 7,492.42 11,193.45 -3,701.03 known as the “Apostle to the Apostles.” YTD $28,099.67 36,890.54 -8,790.87 2 Focus on Faith Scripture Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Please Pray For Our Parishioners: When he disembarked and saw the vast crowd, his heart was Barbara Allen, Bill, Bill Bever, Valerie Boggs, moved with pity for them, for they were like sheep without a Noah Cotter, Jeanette Durant, Linda Fredell, shepherd; and he began to teach them many things. - Mk 6:34 LeeAnn Gilligan, Gerri, Jackie H., Geraldine Hilt, ************************************************************** Alice Jensen, Cory Musil, Max Rammer, In this today’s Gospel, we read the report of the return of the Phyllis Rice, Madelynn Schieve, Twelve, who were sent by Jesus to preach repentance, heal Colleen Schroeder, Ray Stuttgen, the sick, and drive out demons. When the Twelve return to Kelly Dooley Trewartha, Peter Weirich, Jesus, he invites them to come away from the crowds and rest. Lola Williams, Avalon Widner, Lucille Willegal But the crowds will not give them peace. As the Twelve have shared in Jesus’ ministry, they now appear to share in his popularity. The crowds continue to approach them, and Mark reports that the disciples don’t even have time to eat. In an effort to get away, Jesus and his disciples board a boat in hopes of finding a deserted place. But the crowds notice this and arrive ahead of them. The crowds are so persistent that Traveling Chalice Jesus and his disciples cannot find a place to be alone. Mark’s Gospel tells us that Jesus is moved with pity and begins to teach the crowds. This week the Traveling Chalice will be hosted by a homebound parishioner. Our Gospel for today stops here, but Mark’s report of the Any questions regarding our Traveling Chalice program may unyielding demands of the crowd continues in the verses that follow. If we were to continue reading from Mark’s Gospel, we be directed to: Colleen at 868-6386 OR would hear Jesus instruct his disciples to feed the crowd in [email protected]. the familiar miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes. The work of Jesus and his disciples appears to be a round-the-clock job. In the next few weeks, we will hear the story of Jesus’ feeding of the multitude, but our Lectionary Sacraments will turn to the sixth chapter of the Gospel of John to report and reflect on this story. In today’s Gospel, we hear the Twelve referred to as Anointing of the Sick: “apostles.” The word apostle is a Greek word meaning “one who is sent.” Jesus chose twelve men from among his disciples whom he sent to share in his ministry of preaching and healing. The first report of this is found in the third chapter of Mark’s Gospel, where the Twelve are also called apostles and the names of this select group are listed. Infant Baptism: Registered members of the parish are We who are Jesus’ disciples today have also been sent to share welcome to arrange for their baby’s baptism by signing up the Gospel with others. Perhaps our commitment to following for the necessary preparation program for parents. Jesus as his disciple leaves us feeling tired and overwhelmed. RCIA In today’s Gospel, we hear Jesus affirm the importance of Please call anytime if you would like to discuss Catholicism times of rest and renewal. Jesus wanted his disciples to come and see how joining the Church may offer you a deeper away and spend time alone with him. This is what we seek relationship with Jesus Christ. and find in our life of prayer and in our celebration of the Eucharist. Catholic Women’s Club Contact Jan Bier at 752-4387 for more information.

Knights of Columbus Meetings held 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm. Readings for Sunday, July 22, 2018 Contact Ed Gilligan 449-6468 for more information. Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Jer 23:1-6 / Eph 2:13-18 / Mk 6:30-34 Bulletin Deadline Mondays at 9:00 AM. Please contact the Rectory at Readings for Next Sunday, July 29, 2018 752-7861. Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2 Kgs 4:42-44 / Eph 4:1-6 / Jn 6:1-15 3 What’s Happening

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Hey Teens! Are you passionate about the right to LIFE? Want to learn how you can make a difference? Want to meet new friends that share your passion? 2018 Life Camp is at Green Lake Conference Center, August 5 to August 10. Find information at Wisconsin Right to Life.org website at the "Events" page. Your local chapter is willing to subsidize your attendance Call Pat at 608-756-5191 for more information.

A note about our Sister Parish, St. Frances Solanus Indian Mission in Reserve, Wisconsin

We are again collecting any and all school supplies for our Sister parish in northern Wisconsin. Also needed St. Mary’s Fall Festival are children's (especially winter) clothes & coats, adult jackets, sweatshirts, etc. Small household supplies, Sunday, 23rd bedding, curtains, fabrics, etc. are also appreciated. We’ll be holding our garden art auction for the third year now, at 12 noon on festival day. Artists and If anyone will be visiting the Hayward area this crafters are invited to share their creative talents to summer or fall and has room in their vehicle we would appreciate them taking some of these items up there. help raise money for our church by donating their handiwork. We have items for artists to paint and Please call us at 752-6575 if you can help in any way. wooden discs/slices for crafters to use in their Thank you! Dan and Judy Ansier creations. If you are interested, please call Joe for more information at 754-2144. Save the date of September 23rd for the great Taste of St. Mary’s, farmers market, crafts, bakery, kids’ activities, musical entertainment, raffle and much, much more! Look for us after church to find out about all of the volunteer opportunities available, and to sign up. ….. for those who are Homebound Join in the fun and fellowship! Tune in for Sunday Mass 6 AM on WISC-TV Channel 3 7 AM on TVW Channel3000.com 7 AM on Direct TV14

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Monday, July 23 11:00 AM Centering Prayer, Nativity House Tuesday, July 24 10:30 AM Faith Sharing Group, Nativity House 5:00-6:00 PM Reconciliation Wednesday, July 25 7:00 PM Cantor Practice Friday, July 27 8:45-9:45 AM Holy Hour (Adoration), Church Saturday, July 28 9:30-10:30 AM Reconciliation, Church

In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. -Matthew 5:16

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 7/23 7/29 Nativity of Mary 12:10 pm 8:15 am 8:15 am 8:15 am 4:30 pm 8:30 & 10:30 am

St. John Vianney 8:15 am 5:15 pm 8:15 am 8:15 am 8:15 am 8:15 am 8:15 & 9:45 am 5:00 pm

St. Patrick 5:15 pm 8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am 4:00 pm 7:30 & 10:00 am 1:00 pm en Español

St. William 8:30 am 7:30 am 7:30 am 7:30 am 4:00 pm 8:00 & 10:30 am

St. Mary’s Hospital 2:00 pm

St. Elizabeth 3:30 pm 7:00 am 7:00 am 7:00 am 9:15 am Nursing Home St. Elizabeth Manor 9:15 am 9:15 am 9:15 am 9:15 am 11:00 am Footville