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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES Welcome to Most Blessed Sacrament Parish! LOCATED AT 435 HIGH AVENUE Whether you are a first-time visitor or a longtime resident searching Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM for a welcoming faith community, we have much to offer. Friday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Dial 920-231-9782 for after-hours emergencies and Whatever your life situation, we provide opportunities for you to our answering service will direct your call) grow spiritually and to engage in social, educational and community service projects. FIND US ON FACEBOOK Most Blessed Sacrament, Oshkosh, WI If you have any questions or would like more information on what
Most Blessed Sacrament Parish has to offer, please contact Deacon PASTORAL TEAM Rick Hocking at [email protected] or 920-231-9782. Father Jerry Pastors, Pastor Rick Hocking, Deacon, Parish Administrator [email protected] In the event you are unable to attend Mass at Most Blessed Peter Cheskie, Deacon Sacrament, please consider visiting one of our other Oshkosh Area Lyn Zahorik, Pastoral Associate Catholic parishes. [email protected]
EVANGELIZATION & DISCIPLESHIP ST. JUDE THE APOSTLE - Shannon Ausloos, Director Saturday 4:30 PM (Oregon Street) Sunday - 7:30 AM (Knapp Street) [email protected] JoAnne Brown, Assistant Rel. Ed. Coordinator 9:30 AM (Oregon Street), 11:00 AM (Knapp Street) Monday & Tuesday - 7:30 AM (Oregon Street) [email protected] SERV (Special Education) Wednesday & Friday - 7:30 AM (Knapp Street) Tom Mentele, Director 426-5682 Reconciliation - 3:30 PM Saturday (Oregon St.)
SUPPORT STAFF ST. RAPHAEL THE ARCHANGEL Angela Gajewski, Finance Administrator Mass - Saturday, 5:00 PM, [email protected] Sunday, 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 AM Laurie Pollack, Pastoral Administrative Assistant Reconciliation - Saturday, 4:00 PM [email protected] Doug Hirte, Director of Maintenance ST. MARY - WINNECONNE Marshall Potter, Director of Music April - September PARISH COMMITTEES Saturday - 6:00 PM, Sunday - 8:30 AM Parish Pastoral Council - Toni Cheskie, Chair Reconciliation - Saturday 5:30 PM Finance Council - Tracey Domiter, Chair ST. MARY - OMRO Parish Life - Mary Otto/Jan Grable, Co-Chairs - Parish Trustees - Dave Lelinski, John Dorcey April September Saturday - 4:00 PM, Sunday,10:30 AM
Reconciliation - Saturday 3:30 PM LOURDES ACADEMY 426-3626 st - Spanish Mass 1 Sunday at 1:00 PM OSHKOSH CATHOLIC CEMETERIES Administrator - Randy Wertz 216-3268 PARISH OUTREACH: If you or a family [email protected] member have recently been hospitalized, or if someone’s living situation has changed, please remember to contact the parish office so the WHERE IS FR. JERRY??? person may receive the Sacrament of Fr. Jerry is happy you were able to join us this Anointing, the Holy Eucharist, and a visit from Fr. Jerry or Lyn, our Pastoral Associate. weekend at Most Blessed Sacrament. If you would like to set up a time to meet him personally, If you or your family member is in need of a please call Laurie at the Parish Office at 231-9782 listening presence or spiritual companionship, a to arrange an appointment. And just to have some fun, Fr. Care Minister can also help to provide that comforting measure. Jerry will be hiding somewhere in this bulletin every week. Please call Laurie at the parish office at 231-9782. See if you can find him, or who can find him first!
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LITURGICAL WORSHIP & PRAYER SCHEDULE MASS INTENTIONS: Our book of Mass Intentions for October, November, MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 and December is now open. The volume of FOR THE LIVING thru requests for Mass Intentions has grown & THE DECEASED SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 significantly since the inception of our parish. For that reason, it has become necessary to put some guidelines in place. *SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 +Phyllis Glynn, +John Guenzel, Adeline Berg on her 97th Birthday, We must limit intentions to one weekend The People of Most Blessed Sacrament Parish Community Holy Sacrifice of Mass and two weekday Masses per quarter. the Mass The stipend for a Mass Intention is $10. MONDAY 6:30A Morning Rosary (SM) 7:00A LWC (SM) If you do desire a specific date that we are not able to
TUESDAY 6:30A Morning Rosary (SM) honor, our retired and mission priests are able to accept 7:00A LWC (SM) your intentions through the Leo Benevolent Association 5: Divine Mercy Chaplet/Evening Rosary (SP) and offer them at the Masses they pray. This can be 5:50P Confession (SP) arranged through our parish office. 6:30P +Barb Boss (Mass SP)
WEDNESDAY 6:30A Morning Rosary (SM) BREAD AND WINE: If you are interested in sponsoring 7:00A +Don Holland (Mass SM) the Bread and Wine for a given weekend, please contact the 10: LWC (Evergreen Manor) Parish Office at 231-9782. The stipend is $30 for Bread 10: LWC (Edenbrook Senior Care) and Wine.
THURSDAY 6:55A Morning Rosary (SP) 7:30A +Thomas Neta (Mass SP) DIVINE MERCY FRIDAY 6: Confession (SM) ADORATION CHAPEL 6: Morning Rosary (SM) OF OSHKOSH 7:00A +Violet Zweiger (Mass SM)
SATURDAY 7:05A Confession (SP) Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed 8:00A Intercession of the Blessed Mother Sacrament is held at the Divine Mercy (Mass SP) Adoration Chapel of Oshkosh located 2:45P Confession (SP) 3:00P Divine Mercy Chaplet/Rosary (SP) at Most Blessed Sacrament’s St. Mary 4:00P *(Mass SP) Worship Site, 605 Merritt Avenue,
SUNDAY 7:30A *(Mass SM) Oshkosh. The chapel is open 24 hours 9:00A *(Mass SP) a day, seven days a week. For more information and key code 10:45A *(Mass SM) access, please contact Kathie Reed at 920-539-6871 or 3: Divine Mercy Chaplet/Rosary (SM) [email protected] or Deacon Rick Hocking
*SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 at [email protected]. +Mary Jane Flemming, +Mary Wonders, +Gene Schmiedel, The People of Most Blessed Sacrament Parish Community
All weekend Mass intentions are read at all Weekend Masses LOCAL PARISH HOLY HOURS +Deceased Most Blessed Sacrament Parish St. Peter site - 435 High Avenue, Oshkosh HOLY FATHER’S INTENTION FOR SEPTEMBER 6:00 PM one Wednesday each month YOUNG PEOPLE IN AFRICA: That they may have access to (check bulletin for monthly date) education and work in their own countries. St. Jude the Apostle Parish For the Pope’s urgent prayer requests, please visit Sacred Heart site - 519 Knapp Street, Oshkosh www.apostleshipofprayer.org/2018-intentions. 6:00 PM - Second Wednesday of each month
St. Raphael the Archangel Parish The bread and wine for this weekend’s Liturgies have been donated by Margaret Kinderman 830 S. Westhaven Drive, Oshkosh - - in loving memory of 4:15 6:15 PM First Tuesday day of each month with PAUL KALOUS. Reconciliation offered from 4:15-6:00 PM
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TWENTY-FIFTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME God must continue.
MONDAY, September 24 Weekday THURSDAY, September 27 Memorial Prv 3:27-34; Ps 15:2-3a, 3bc-4ab, 5; Lk 8:16-18 Saints Vincent de Paul, Priest FIRST READING: Today we begin a series of First Eccl 1:2-11; Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 & 17bc; Lk 9:7-9 Readings from the Wisdom literature. The verses from FIRST READING: The First Reading comes from the Proverbs contain short practical sayings about how live in opening chapter of Ecclesiastes, a book concerned with the relationship with our neighbors and what it means to act meaning of human life lived in relation to the divine plan justly and avoid evil. for our existence. The author declares the vanity or futility GOSPEL: How practical and ordinary is Jesus' teaching! Of of everything. Nothing is new. Everything has existed course, when we light a lamp, it gives off light! We do not before we existed. The passage concludes with the author light the lamp only to cover up its brightness. So, if we hear stating how nothing is remembered—neither people or the Word of God, we must not conceal it from others. We events of the past, present, or future. But what he does not must proclaim it! If we do not want to proclaim it, we might say at this point is that God knows. God remembers. as well not hear it. Once again the message is: hearing and GOSPEL: Herod concerns himself with trying to figure out living the Word of God go together. Jesus' identity because he had heard about the healings and exorcisms Jesus performed, not to mention how his TUESDAY, September 25 Weekday teaching was intriguing people. The answer to the question, Prv 21:1-6, 10-13; Ps 119:1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44; Lk 8:19-21 "Who Jesus is?" baffled the tetrarch. Some thought Jesus to FIRST READING: A collection of ten sayings comprises be Elijah or another ancient prophet. Still others thought the First Reading. These various proverbs coalesce around John the Baptist had been raised from the dead after Herod the theme of living justly similar to yesterday's First had him beheaded. Herod desperately tried to keep seeing Reading. Those who are just hear the poor's cry lest when Jesus. His curiosity about Jesus was perhaps not for the they are in need, their cry not be heard. The Lord works in same reasons the crowds desired to be in his company. our hearts to direct us toward justice. GOSPEL: Jesus spoke the parable of the sower and FRIDAY, September 28 Weekday explained its meaning. He offered the saying about Saint Wenceslaus, Martyr / Saint Lawrence Ruiz and concealing the light of a lamp. Now his mother and brothers Companions, Martyrs attempt to get close to him but the size of the crowd Eccl 3:1-11; Ps 144:1b & 2abc, 3-4; Lk 9:18-22 prohibits them. Someone informs Jesus of the desire to see FIRST READING: God's time is not always our time. So him. Jesus' words in response reveal to us that his mother goes this beloved reading from Ecclesiastes. The author and brothers are those who both hear and act on God's remarks that he has pondered the job God has given human Word. Listen and live the Word is our call if we desire to be persons. Eternity is already in our hearts. We do not need to close to Jesus. discover all the work God has done. We need to accept the rightness of God's time in which things happen. Our toil WEDNESDAY, September 26 Weekday will work out, for God wants nothing more. Saint Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs GOSPEL: At prayer, Jesus asks his disciples who the Prv 30:5-9; Ps 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163; Lk 9:1-6 crowds of people that have been following him think he is. FIRST READING: An unknown person referred to in The disciples' responses parallel the answers Herod was Proverbs as Agur requests two things from God: that God receiving: John the Baptist, Elijah, or another ancient prevent him from untruth and lying, and instead of having prophet. Then Jesus personalizes his question and Peter is him live in either poverty or wealth, give him only the food the first to respond, testifying that he is the Christ. For now, he needs. His wish is never to deny the Lord or blaspheme only the disciples are to know this. Interestingly, Jesus does his name because he resorts to stealing. not require the disciples to keep his prediction of the Son of GOSPEL: Jesus and his disciples sailed to Gerasenes, a Man's suffering, death, and resurrection that follows to territory opposite Galilee. While there, they faced rejection themselves. and the people asked them to leave. They returned home to Galilee, which is the setting for today's Gospel. After SATURDAY, September 29 FEAST healing Jairus's daughter and the woman with a Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels hemorrhage, Jesus gives the Twelve the power and Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a; Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 4- authority to do the same. They will need nothing for their 5; Jn 1:47-51 journey. And, when they face rejection, they are to move on FIRST READING (Option 1): We share in Daniel's vision of as Jesus had done for the proclamation of the Kingdom of God's heavenly throne. Note the attributes of the Ancient
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— - One (God) he has snow white clothing, his throne is HUMAN CONCERNS flashing fire, he is surrounded by angelic hosts. This latter point no doubt influenced the choice of this reading for today. Similar imagery is found in the Book of Ezekiel and in Isaiah 6. Daniel also sees "one like a son of man" (Daniel 7:13) In living out the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy, who receives glory in the presence of the Ancient of Days. The Most Blessed Sacrament strives to support the needs of our phrase at its most basic level signifies a human being, but in community by sharing our abundant blessings with Father later Judaism it was used in a titular sense with reference to a Carr’s Place 2B, Day By Day Warming Shelter, Oshkosh specific person and his mission on behalf of Israel. Area Community Pantry, and St. Vincent de Paul. Each week we will focus on one of these organizations and (Option 2): The description of Michael and his angels provide a list of their specific needs. engaged in battle against the dragon is part of the larger vision of the woman giving birth to one who would rule the nations. The dragon was going to devour the woman's son, S but God took the child up to his throne. This led to the war C I Y described in today's reading. The dragon, symbolic of Satan, loses again. God prevents him from devouring the woman's UTR A H child and God ensures he loses the battle. The Blood of the Lamb overcomes Satan. In Christ, salvation has come! As part of our parish community outreach, Most Blessed GOSPEL: Jesus is in the process of calling the disciples to Sacrament has committed to preparing and serving an follow him. Philip invites Nathanael to follow him and see evening meal once a month at the Day by Day Warming whether anything good can come from Nazareth. Jesus Shelter. This year we have been assigned the third Tuesday acclaims Nathanael, unlike Jacob, as one in whom no of the Month from October 16th through April 2nd. You dishonesty and unfaithfulness is found. While Nathanael may volunteer to prepare a dish, serve the meal, clean up after the meal, or all of the above! There will be a captain appears to believe in Jesus because he saw Nathanael under a for each evening who will help determine the menu and you fig tree, Jesus tells him he will see "greater things" in the future, may sign up for whatever items(s) you wish to provide. including the opening of heaven and God's angels ascending Options include main dish, vegetables, salads, dessert and 1 and descending on the one known as the Son of Man. - 2 gallons of milk. Our dates this year will be October 16, SUNDAY, September 30 November 20, December 18, January 22, February 26, March 19, and April 2. Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Nm 11:25-29; Ps 19:8, 10, 12-13, 14; Jas 5:1-6; Please consider helping with this service. Sign up as a group or just pick a date that fits your calendar. Each Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 evening needs about 5-6 people contributing to making the FIRST READING: The Lord's spirit extended from Moses and meal, with 4-5 for serving and cleaning up afterward. rested on seventy elders. Eldad and Medad, who had already - left camp, also received the Spirit. Joshua, son of Nun, would Questions? Call Carlene Luebke at 233 6960 for more information and to sign up to volunteer. hear nothing of their prophetic words and asks Moses to stop them. Moses responds to Joshua's jealousy by announcing the wonder of all the Lord's people serving as prophets! SECOND READING: James chastises the rich for their wealth ANNUAL WALK has brought misery upon them. While they have stored up FOR LIFE! treasure for the end times, they have also withheld wages from their workers. Through their wanton luxury, gluttony, and greed they have condemned the righteous one and put When: Saturday, October 6, at 8:30 AM for registration Where: Bella Medical Clinic, 1484 W. South Park St. him to death. GOSPEL: Jesus instructs his disciples not to prevent anyone Walk begins at 9:00 AM. Walkers walk from Bella performing a mighty deed in his name. Anyone not against to South Park and return to Bella, a distance of two miles. him is for him. Anyone who provides for you because you There will be door prizes, music, refreshments and good fellowship with other walkers. belong to Christ will retain his or her reward. But whatever causes you to sin, cut it off so that you will not experience Get your friends to join you on the walk. If they can't, have Gehenna, but rather the Kingdom of God. them support you with a pledge. You can download the walk pledge form at: www.bellamedicalclinic.org All money raised helps Bella continue to operate, educate women about life and save the lives of the unborn. Reprinted from Sourcebook for Sundays, Seasons, and Weekdays: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy © 2017 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy If you can't attend the walk, you can still support Bella through - - Training Publications 800 933 1800. www.LTP.org. All rights reserved. a donation online at: www.bellamedicalclinic.org. For more Used with Permission. information call: 231-6006. SEE YOU THERE!
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From the Pastor’s Desk... To celebrate this 150th Jubilee year a number of events are being held at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Green Bay, the I would like to share some information Mother Church of the Diocese of Green Bay. These with you from a pamphlet I celebrations will focus on various groups of the faithful. downloaded from the Green Bay Due to limited seating, complimentary tickets are required. Diocesan website entitled “Protecting Receptions are to follow after each celebration. To reserve God’s Children for Adults.” We also tickets, please call 920-272-8341 or visit www.gbdioc.org/ need to communicate any concerns. jubilee2018. The next celebration is Sunday, October 7, Communicating concerns means 2018 at 11:00 AM, which we will celebrate the Jubilee for confronting or telling someone when Catholic Educators, Public, Parochial or Homeshool. you are uncomfortable with a situation, or discussing suspected abuse with a state official and supervisor. It I will now share with you some quotes from saints whose means paying attention to your own feelings and not feast days are coming up this week: waiting until it is too late. Only by communicating • “There is no better teacher than death. Have death concerns can we use our knowledge to protect children. before your minds: the time when you will leave this Even if abuse is not occurring, it is still important to let unreal world and will go to the other one, which is others know when you have concerns. This is one of the eternal.” – St. Cosmas (Sept. 26) most difficult, but important steps in the process of eliminating abuse. If you are aware of a potential warning • “Be careful to give no credit to yourself for anything; if sign, speak directly to person involved and speak to the you do, you are stealing from God, to whom alone supervisor. If you suspect or know a child is being, or has every good thing is due.” – St. Vincent De Paul (Sept. 27) been abused, call the child abuse hotline for the area. If you suspect or know a child is being, or has been abused • “I am a Christian, and this I profess until the hour of by a diocesan employee or volunteer, first call the child my death and for God I shall give my life. Although I abuse hotline and then notify the diocese. If aware that a did not come to Japan to be a martyr, nevertheless, as a child is in immediate danger, call police. – Christian and for God I shall give my life.” St. Lawrence Ruiz (Sept. 28) I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your generous response to the butterfly tree supporting the I would also like to share with you some of the Pope’s Youth 2000 Retreat. This retreat is taking place at St. Jude tweets from this past week: the Apostle Parish, Sacred Heart site, on September 28, 29 and 30. It is led by the Franciscan Friars and Sisters of the September 16: “Let us deal with climate change through Renewal. It is a weekend for, of, and by young people international cooperation: each person’s choices have - repercussions on the life of everyone.” ages 13 25. There will be inspiring talks, Eucharistic adoration, lively music, group workshops, faith sharing, Sept. 17: “It takes effort to always do good… The road to reconciliation, rosary, snacks, food, personal testimonies, holiness is not for the lazy!” and Mass. Registration forms can be found at our church entrances or on our website. On our website go to the Erin Rodgers Update: Surgery on both back knees took Ministries tab, and under Grow, click on Retreats, Rallies place on Monday. Dr. Diane said it went very well. Thanks for your prayers and support. & Events. Then click on the Youth 2000 Website and click on Registration for the registration form or Retreat to see Peace, an outline of the program itself.
This weekend, the 4th weekend of the month, you are invited to return your brown bag with non-perishable food items and personal items and place them in the front of Lourdes Academy Volunteer Opportunity church. Any contribution you or your family can make Got a gift of friendliness and the ability to show will be greatly appreciated. All contributions are given to someone God through your cheery personality? the Oshkosh Area Food Pantry. Refrain from glass (jar) Yet have the ability to be serious when needed? containers for they break easily. On the brown bag are We are looking for at least 3 volunteers to take instructions and items that are needed to help feed the on morning door-supervision duty from 6:45- hungry in our community. We will offer this once a 8:00 on school mornings. Two would actively be watching month. Together let us live out the Gospel, encounter doors and one would be supervising middle school students Jesus in the Eucharist, bring others to Christ, “For I was in the morning. Perfect position for someone who is up early and looking to give your talents to the Oshkosh hungry and you gave me food.” (Matthew 25:35) Catholic community. If you're interested, please contact Dave Mikesell at [email protected]. Thank you!
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Ponderings and Perceptions SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION Of a Pastoral Associate …
Why do you come to Mass? For many of us growing up in the 1940’s and 50’s ⇒ Do you feel that God is calling you? we memorized this definition from the ⇒ Baltimore Catechism #357. “What is Do you want to receive Baptism, First Communion or the Mass? The Mass is the sacrifice of Confirmation? the New Law in which Christ, through ⇒ Are you discerning a call to religious life or the the ministry of the priest, offers Himself priesthood? to God in an unbloody manner under ⇒ Are you ready to prepare for marriage?
the appearances of bread and wine.” ⇒ Are you suffering and in need of healing, prayer, or the The Catechism of the Catholic Church, released in - Anointing of the Sick? 1992 expounded on that definition by saying #1324 1326 “The Eucharist is "the source and summit of the Christian Contact us today to meet with a staff member who can life… in the blessed Eucharist is contained the whole spiritual answer your questions and help you follow Jesus' call. good of the Church, namely Christ himself, our Pasch…it is an efficacious sign… of the unity of the People of God … BAPTISM: The Sacrament of Baptism is finally, by the Eucharistic celebration we already unite celebrated the 2nd weekend of each month at ourselves with the heavenly liturgy and anticipate eternal life, the Saturday 4:00 PM Mass or on Sunday at when God will be all in all.” the 9:00 or 10:45 AM Mass (We do not have Great definitions for our heads, but probably too many words to truly speak to our hearts. Recently I attended a Baptisms during the season of Lent.) A meeting at which Bishop Robert Morneau spoke. He gave this Baptism preparation session is required for all definition of the Liturgy/Mass. “The Liturgy is a conversation first-time parents and must be completed 4 to between Jesus and the gathered Assembly. The Liturgy is a 6 weeks before the date of the baptism. Parents are welcome to Blessing from God in which Jesus is given to us in Eucharist, do this before their baby is born also. Please call the parish office The Liturgy is an act of transformation.” to register at least 3 months prior to the birth of your child. The Liturgy is when we converse with Jesus. What a MARRIAGE: The Sacrament of Marriage beautiful thought. We don’t talk to Jesus, we converse with may take place any given weekend Him. It is so easy to forget that Jesus actually wants us to be in providing the site is available. Weddings a relationship with Him. We could say the hymns we sing at may be held at the St. Peter or St. Mary Mass are part of the conversation, perhaps a bit one-sided because we are offering the hymn to Jesus. But often the site on Saturdays at 1:00 PM or on words of the hymn contain a message to us as well. We have another day per arrangements made the scripted prayers of the Mass, where Holy Mother the through the Parish Office. Please call at Church supplies the words to our side of the conversation and least six months prior to your wedding to secure a date and then we have those moments when it is time for each one of begin the initial steps of your wedding preparation. us, one on one, to converse with Jesus. These are the times of FUNERALS: To begin the process of the Mass when there is a period of silence, for instance each planning a funeral for a deceased loved time after Fr. Jerry says, “Let us pray.” That is our time for one, contact the funeral home you have conversation, as well as after Communion and for those who chosen and they will call the Parish wish, even a time of silence and prayer after the Mass has concluded. Office to arrange a date and time for We know the awesome mystery contained in that the Funeral Mass. Contact information small white host. The absolute and unconditional love will be provided to the Parish so they contained within it. We believe, at the very core of our may call the family and arrange a time to discuss the Funeral Catholic Faith, that THIS is what it is all about, Jesus loving us Liturgy, music, readings, etc. so much that He is willing to bring his bodily presence to be ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Most Blessed with us again and again in Holy Communion. Sacrament provides a Mass of Anointing The last is perhaps the most difficult. When we go to twice annually for those who are seriously Mass do we really want to leave transformed? Do we really ill or awaiting surgery. If you know of want to “turn from sin and follow the Gospel?” I, for one, like someone who is ill or hospitalized, being in a comfortable place with Jesus. I find comfort in his Grace. But I am less willing to be transformed by His grace, homebound or in a nursing home, or because transformation is a process. When we trust Jesus and nearing the end of life, contact the Parish take Him at His Word, He will be free to transform our hearts Office to arrange a time for Fr. Jerry to and minds. But it is not a one-time deal. If we allow Jesus to administer the Sacrament. move in one little area, so another area is revealed, and we begin again. And we all know that can wear one out. Please contact the Parish Office at 231-9782 to begin the However, God loves us and continues to beckon, process of receiving any of these Sacraments and you will “Come talk with me, release yourself to My Blessing and then be connected with the appropriate staff member. For watch what I am going to do to you.” information regarding Religious Education/Discipleship Formation, please ask for Shannon Ausloos.
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PARISH LIFE
PARISH PRAYER WARRIORS
MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT PARISH
“Living the Gospel, Encountering Jesus in the Eucharist, COMING UP AT MBS Bringing others to Christ”
Tuesday, September 25 10:30 AM Bible Study, - Looking ahead to next Sunday’s In view of the revealing of the abusive actions of Cardinal Readings, SP Aquinas Hall Theodore McCarrick and the 300+ priests from Pennsylvania 1:00 PM Senior Stretching, SP Lower School over the course of 70 years, let us pray for: 5:30 PM Handbell Choir, SP McKeough Hall • Healing for all victims of this abuse and their families. Wednesday, September 26 • Courage and strength for Catholic leadership to bring about 4:15 PM Senior Stretching, SP Lower School justice for these shameful acts and to achieve long term 6:00 PM Discipleship Night, SP Church safety for all people within the Church. 6:30 PM Vocal Choir, SM Church • God's mercy for those priests involved in the abuse and for Thursday, September 27 church leaders who failed to take appropriate action once 6:00 PM Secular Franciscans, SP Lower Church the abusers were known. 6:00 PM First Reconciliation Parent Mtg., SP Church • Commitment to holiness for the Catholic Church; that Jesus Friday, September 28 once again become the center of who we are as Church and 5:00 PM Holzman/Peterson Wedding Rehearsal, SM Church how we uphold the dignity of all people.
Saturday, September 29 1:00 PM Holzman/Peterson Wedding, SM Church
PRAYER CIRCLE LOOKING AHEAD/MONTHLY CALENDAR • December - Chili Cook-off/St. Nicholas Celebration Call George Weyers at 233-7642 or email • December - Cookie Sale eor ewe ers sbc lobal.net with your prayer • March - Mardi Gras Celebration request and the prayer circle will be initiated on • Movie Night - Dates to be announced your behalf. • 2nd Monday of every month - Senior’s Lunch at the Roxy • Tuesdays at 10:30 AM Bible Study (Sept. - April) • Tuesdays at 1:00 PM Senior Stretching • Tuesdays at 5:30 PM Handbell Choir Practices • 2nd Wednesday at 5:30 PM Finance Council • Wednesdays at 4:15 Senior Stretching • Wednesdays at 6:00 PM Spring Alpha/Faith Formation (During school year) • Wednesdays at 6:30 PM Vocal Choir Practices YOUTH 2000 • 1st, 3rd & 4th Thursdays at 6:00 PM - Secular Franciscans • 3rd Thursday at 6:00 PM Parish Pastoral Council RETREAT • 1st Friday of every month - 6:00 PM Holy Hour at SP Church • 2nd Sunday of the Month - St. Vincent de Paul Meetings, SP Site If you picked up a butterfly from the tree in the back of church, please return the items COMING THIS OCTOBER: ROSARY MONTH to the tree no later than Rosary Coast to Coast Wednesday, September 26. Sun., Oct. 7 • 3:00 pm • Sacred Heart Church (The rosary will also be prayed 1/2 hour Thank you for your support of before all weekend Masses on Oct. 6-7.) this wonderful experience for
America Needs Fatima Rosary Rally our youth and young adults! Sat., Oct. 13 • 12:00 pm Fatima statues on Oregon St. (Rain location: St. Vincent Church) Keep your eye on the bulletin for more details!
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EVANGELIZATION & DISCIPLESHIP
Evangelization & Discipleship
Welcome back to a new year of Discipleship! The virtue for the month of September is Faith: believing in God and His promises. To learn more about the virtue of Faith, find the Discipleship Take Home Packet on our parish website at mbsoshkosh.com under the Discipleship Night tab.
Next Discipleship Night: Wednesday, September 26th from 6:00-7:30pm
St. Peter site church ALL households are welcome. Drop in to discover what we have to offer. Free childcare available. Snacks provided. This week our breakout sessions include:
Alpha: An exploration of what Christians really believe; this is a great course for Christians and non-Christians; geared toward adults and teens. This week’s topic is: Who is Jesus?
Catholic Christian Outreach: A great follow-up to Alpha; explores how to follow Jesus daily as a Catholic Christian; facilitated by Kristin Bird of Burning Hearts Disciples.
Church Open for Prayer: Individuals & families are invited to pray and have quiet time with Jesus.
Classes for Children & Teens: These dynamic sessions take the place of a traditional Religious Education program; open to public, private & homeschool kids.
Youth 2000 - September 28 30 Reporting Sexual Abuse For ages 13-35 and chaperones St. Jude Parish If you know of an incident of sexual Come experience a retreat that abuse of a person who is now under blends the power of the Eucharist the age of 18 by a priest, deacon, with the enthusiasm of the Franciscan Friars of the employee or volunteer, PLEASE Renewal. Hear inspirational talks, participate in Mass and IMMEDIATELY CALL THE Eucharistic Adoration, and meet teens and young adults CIVIL AUTHORITIES AND THEN THE DIOCESE. from other parishes. If the person was abused as a minor but is now an adult, The retreat begins on Friday night at 6:30pm and runs through Sunday at 12:30pm. Come for the day and go home please contact: Office of Safe Environment, Diocese of Green bay, 920-272-8174 or 1-877-270-8174 (toll free). to sleep in your own bed at night.
The cost of the Youth 2000 retreat is $60. This includes all We always encourage you to report the incident to civil meals and snacks. Contact Shannon Ausloos at authorities. [email protected] for scholarship information. YOU MATTER TO US - THERE IS HOPE! Register today at: https://wisconsinyouth.wixsite.com/retreat
10 STEWARDSHIP LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
2018/2019 WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 29 & 30 BUDGET YEAR Eucharistic Ministers 4:00 Dcn. Pete Cheskie, Dcn. Rick Hocking, Bonnie Binner, Celebrating Mass Together: 703 Toni Cheskie, Suzanne Werner, Kathie Kumbier, David Gauronskas, JoAnne Brown Offertory 7:30 Dcn. Pete Cheskie, Dcn. Rick Hocking, Support Last Week Year to Date John Feldner, Mary Beth Mathe, 9:00 Dcn. Rick Hocking, Annette Larie, Ken Larie,
Budget 15,660.38 187,924.56 Bill Fraunfelder, Catherine Lindsay, Ann Marie Luker, Linda Lett, Lisa Peters 10:45 Dcn. Rick Hocking, Lisa Dorschner, Bart Pritzl, 13,273.05 170,210.17 Actual Alyssa Pritzl, Chuck Oswald, Sue Dolan
Over/(Short) (2,387.33) (17,714.39) Altar Servers 4:00 JoAnne Brown 7:30 Mike Rutherford, Adam Arnoldussen 9:00 Trent Trofka, L Zellner 10:45 Mary Dorschner, Jenna Rowlands, Izabella Loiciano KNIGHTS CORNER Lectors 4:00 Judy Russell, Suzanne Werner 7:30 Veronica Smith, David Smith ALL PARISHIONERS 9:00 Jeremy Galica, Serena Larie MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 10:45 Rose Dorcey, John Dorcey
December 16th: Greeters 4th Annual Packer vs Bears Tailgate Party & Chili Dump 4:00 Sarah Mueller, Toni Cheskie, Bev Steinike January 26th, 2019 7:30 Carol Reichenberger, John Feldner, Bob Wonder 4th Annual “Strike Out Hunger” 9 Pin Tap Bowling 9:00 Steve & Maureen Anderson, Carolyn Wussow Tournament! 10:45 Dolan Family, Mike Niemczyk
Keep watching and listening for more information on these Ushers fun fundraisers! 4:00 Jane Winters, Dave Kumbier, Gene Werner, Just a reminder, all Knights, and men and their families that Maria Costello would like to learn more about the Knights are invited to 7:30 Bob Wonders, John Feldner, Mark & Linda Gajewski our Annual Council 614 Family Picnic, Saturday, 9:00 Jeremy Galica, Ken Larie, Steve Peters, Jan Grable September 29th, at the Winnebago County Park. Please 10:45 Jack Dolan, Keith Dolan, Josh Rowlands, contact Grand Knight Jay Schaefer (info below) to RSVP Mike Niemczyk so we can have enough food for everyone. We’ll supply Sacristans burgers, hotdogs and brats. Please bring a dish to pass. 4:00 JoAnne Brown
Jay Schaefer – Grand Knight, Council 614 7:30 John Feldner [email protected] – (920) 410-1284 9:00 Mary Otto 10:45 Lisa Dorschner
WORD OF LIFE … Cantors 4:00 Candy Potter “We are created to walk with and 7:30 Pam Kaskin support one another; we don't need 9:00 MBS Vocal Choir to fear reaching out in love. Help 10:45 John Dorschner your friend experience the strength of God's message that resounds throughout time: “Do not fear: I am with you” (Isaiah 41:10). ~USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “What to Do When a Friend Is Considering Abortion”, www.usccb.org/l-o-v-e NABRE © 2010 CCD. Used with permission.
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