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995 S. Silver Lake Street • Oconomowoc, WI 53066 w w w . s t j e r o m e . o r g Pastoral Staff Parish Office: (262) 569-3020 Fr. Thomas Brundage, Pastor email: [email protected] Deacon John C. Mezydlo cell: 602-885-1642 Lydia LoCoco, D.Min., Managing Director, Administration & Ministry Heit, MAL, Pastoral Associate Ray Ellingen, Director of Administrative Services Simone Gheller, Ph.D., Director of Music Tim Boelter, Maintenance Coordinator Tim Boelter, Cemetery Sexton William A. Swendson, Parish Attorney (monthly free legal clinic)

School Office: (262) 569-3030 Mary Johnson, Principal

Faith Formation Office: (262) 569-3025 Tom Holschuh, Director - Youth Ministry Cathy Marjamaa, Director - Children’s Ministry Diane Zastrow, Coordinator - Special Needs Anthony Plack, Coordinator - RCIA

Mass Schedule Saturday Evening: 4:30 pm Sunday: 8:00 & 10:30 am Daily Mass: Monday-Saturday 8:00 am Spanish Mass: Sunday 3:00 pm

Devotions • Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration in the Mater Christi Chapel • Divine Mercy Chaplet: 3:00 pm M-F in the Mater Christi Chapel • Mother of Perpetual Help following Tuesday 8:00 am Mass • They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother. They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of , Reconciliation , and .

~ Mt 2:10-11 page 2 St. Parish

Dear Friends in Christ: “… the Gentiles are co-heirs, members of the same body, and co- partners in the promise in Christ through the Gospel.” As we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord, it is a reminder ~Ephesians 3:6 that our church is bigger than our parish and that the Lord came to save all people not just certain people. Today we celebrate that Christ came to all of us, not just the Hebrews. He has given each of us unique gifts. We all have One of the many wonders of Catholicism is that you can go different yet equally valuable roles to play in the Body of to almost every country of the world and find a Catholic Christ. Pray daily and ask God how He wants you to use your gifts so that we may all “be one”. Church and go to Mass. Yes, the languages will be different and perhaps a few of the other details may be adjusted, but it is the very same Mass celebrated here at St. Jerome’s. New Parishioner Orientation & Welcome No other faith tradition has the same reach and scope of Next Gathering: Sunday, January 6 Catholicism. All newly registered parishioners, anyone considering joining the parish, or those just interested in learning more about our In celebrating the Feast of the Epiphany, it is understood parish and school are invited to a brief New Parishioner that each of us, in our way, are missionaries for Christ and Orientation and Welcome to be held the first Sunday of each His Church. But how do we do this? Certainly, by leading a month following the 8:00 a.m. Mass. Help yourself to some holy life and through our words and actions draw people to coffee and donuts and join us in the Youth Room for a very Christ. short video introduction to the parish and school, plus learn about the many parish ministries. But that is not enough. We need to be grounded in our faith and knowledgeable about it as well. There is no age expiration point for our formation as Catholics as it is a life- Phase II Columbarium Niches long endeavor. Now Available for Purchase On All Souls Day Fr. Tom blessed the renovation and new Our child, youth and adult formation programs begin again columbariums at our St. Jerome Cemetery, located at 906 S. this Sunday at 9:15 a.m. Please join us for either the 8:00 Concord Rd., Oconomowoc, not far from our parish grounds. a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Masses, and in between learn more The response to building the columbariums for cremated about our faith. The ages range from 3 years old to the age remains has been overwhelming, and all 96 niches were sold that were available in the two initial columbariums. of the oldest member of our parish. Due to continued demand, we will now begin sales for niches in Our adult formation last Fall was outstanding as were the the third and fourth columbariums. If you are interested in numbers attending. However, we invite ALL parents to bring purchasing a niche, would like to learn more, or simply have their kids to class and then join us for about 45 minutes in questions, please contact Lydia LoCoco, 262-569-3026, or call Marian Hall to learn more about the Catholic faith — YOUR the Parish Office. She will be happy to set up an appointment faith. If you have not experienced it, give it a try. People with you and assist you in making this important decision. have found it to be interesting, inspirational and enjoyable. So please join us!

Finally, I certainly would encourage an “Epiphany Service” in each of our homes this Epiphany weekend. Using chalk, the following is written over the front door of the home: *** THIS WEEK’S FEATURED ADVERTISERS *** 20 + C + M + B + 19 Schulte Heating, LLC Rich & Judy Schulte (Parishioners) The letters C, M, and B have two meanings: • They are the initials of the traditional names of the three Jon Lestina Company, LLC (Parishioner) magi: , , and Balthazar. Cambria Quartz Countertops • They also abbreviate the Latin words Christus mansionem benedicat, “May Christ bless the house.” Town Bank • The “+” signs represent the cross and 2019 is the year. Thank you to the many businesses and individuals who advertise in our weekly bulletin. Through their generosity, Peace, our weekly bulletin is provided at no cost to the parish. Fr. Thomas Brundage, Pastor PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS St. Jerome Parish page 3

Welcome to St. Jerome Parish Readings for the Week If you are interested in joining St. Jerome Catholic Parish, Readings for the week of January 6, 2019 please contact the Parish Office, 569-3020. We will provide Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12 you with all the necessary information. (Registration forms are Monday: 1 Jn 3:22-4:6/Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 also available on the welcome table in the narthex or on the Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10/Mk 6:34-44 parish website.) Again, welcome! Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18/Mk 6:45-52 Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19-5:4/Lk 4:14-22a Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13/Lk 5:12-16 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21/Jn 3:22-30 Parish Stewardship of Treasure Next Sunday: Is 40:1-5, 9-11/Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7/ In Thanksgiving for God’s gifts to us, we returned to God: Lk 3:15-16, 21-22 Sunday Gifts (12-23-18) ...... $ 42,920 ...... $ 33,562 Fiscal Year to Date Stewardship ...... $696,519 Liturgical Schedule

* * * * * Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Mortgage Debt Balance ...... $1,475,320 7:30-7:50 am Liturgy of the Hours Monday, January 7 THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! 8:00 am †Kathy Earsley Tuesday, January 8 10:00 am †Angelina Bonanni This Month’s Special Envelopes Wednesday, January 9 Many of our parishioners have made the change to electronic 8:00 am †Ann & Cosmas Young giving for their charitable donations and have stopped Thursday, January 10 receiving the bi-monthly church envelope packets. As a result, 8:00 am † W. Bray IV you may be missing out on the opportunity to donate to the Friday, January 11 “special” funds highlighted each month in the envelope packet. 8:00 am Intentions of all three prayer networks Saturday, January 12 January’s special requests: 8:00 am †Ira Das Gupta ♦ Fuel & Heat (donations go toward offsetting the 4:30 pm Parishioners of St. Jerome higher costs for fuel and heat during the winter Sunday, January 13 months) 8:00 am Blessings on Ed & Cassandra Paloucek ♦ St. Vincent de Paul (donations go toward our 10:30 am †Ronald Rourke parish St. Vincent de Paul Society to help families 3:00 pm Spanish Mass Intention of the Presider in need of food and assistance with gas, utilities, rent, etc.) ♦ Faith Formation Program (donations go toward Dates & Events providing faith formation opportunities for adults Sunday, January 6 and children of the parish — Bible study, Men’s ~New Parishioner Orientation, 9:15 am, Youth Room (page 2) Group, WINGS Women’s Ministry, Youth Group, Monday, January 7 CGS (Catechesis of the Good Shepherd), Sunday ~BLOOD DRIVE, 2:30-7:30 pm, Marian Hall (page 8) Tuesday, January 8 Adult LABS, guest speakers, and so much more! ~Divine Mercy Cenacle, 2:00 pm, Parish Conference Room ♦ Mortgage Debt Reduction (to help pay off the ~Rosary & Chaplet, 2:45 pm, Church — led by American debt from construction of the church and school — Heritage Girls — ALL ARE WELCOME see balance above) ~Respect Life meeting, 7:00 pm, Parish Conference Room ~Divine Mercy Cenacle, 7:00 pm, Library If you would like to make a donation toward these special Thursday, January 10 requests but no longer receive envelopes, please make your ~Divine Mercy Cenacle, 6:30 pm, Library check payable to St. Jerome (with a notation on the memo line) ~“Pivotal Players,” 7:00 pm, Parish Conference Room and place in the collection basket at Mass or deliver to the Friday, January 11 Parish Office. THANK YOU! ~Men’s Ministry, breakfast begins 5:45 am, Marian Hall ~“Bible Timeline,” 9:00 am, Parish Conference Room PLEASE NOTE …

When using online banking for your payments to St. Jerome, ***SAVE THE DATE*** please be sure to indicate on your check what the payment is for (i.e., stewardship, debt reduction, tuition, scrip, lunch, etc.). CHILI SUPPER This will help ensure your payment is credited properly. Saturday, January 26 THANK YOU page 4 St. Jerome Parish

Liturgical Ministers 2nd Sunday Eucharistic Adoration “Yes, O my Lord and my God, I believe; with the Church Saturday, January 12 at 4:30 pm I adore your body, your blood, your soul, and your divinity Greeters: Jim Lipski, Valery LaClaw substantially, truly, and really present in the sacred Host!” Readers: Scott Antonneau, Theresa Bodus ~St. Peter Julian Eymard Extraordinary Ministers: Plate: Dick Garvey, Vonnie Petroskey, Ginny Holahan Cup: Dcn. John Mezydlo, Laura Garlock, Mariette Andersen, Please Pray for the Sick Gert Wilkinson Gift Bearers: volunteer needed Jean Bender Tricia Loper Music Ministers: Lynn Hacker/Handbell Choir Sally Butler Courtney Makinen Servers: D. Bennett, S. Ganos, E. Solveson Florence Cedzo Adeline Neuman Ushers: S. Earsley, G. Kriegl, A. Anderson, J Lipski, Pat Russ Paar J. Bell, W. Garlock Jim Glorioso Baby Brady Radaj Hansen Jim & Joann Schram Peter Kacheris Ann Wagner Sunday, January 13 at 8:00 am Rita & Ed Kester Ron Wentzel Presider: Fr. Rob Kroll, SJ Kathi & Jim Klann Marv Wichert Greeters: volunteer needed Benjamin Kroening Dolores Winkels Readers: Mary Boettner, Rick Boettner Douglas Loper Extraordinary Ministers: Plate: Lori Omastiak, Henri Garlock, Mary Sue McNamee If you are aware of a parishioner who is sick or hospitalized Cup: Dcn. John Mezydlo, John Zea, Mary Humphrey, Jim and in need of prayers, please call the Parish Office. Dirnbauer Gift Bearers: volunteer needed Rest in Peace Music Ministers: Adult Choir Servers: A. Allen, A. Packee, M. Sims, J. Usher Please remember in your prayers: ~Robert L. Eldridge, father of Bob Eldridge Ushers: J. Steuber, D. Martinelli, M. Janowak, B. Lex, J. Packee, K. Krahe May God give his family and friends comfort and consolation. Sunday, January 13 at 10:30 am Presider: Fr. Rob Kroll, SJ Greeters: Carol Doyle Heartfelt Gratitude … Readers: Susan O’Connell, Bryan Reilly to all of you parishioners who participated in the Christmas Extraordinary Ministers: Plate: Sharon Anderson, Peg Kopps, Giving Tree! The generosity of the parish, beyond our Connie LaCombe, Lisa Zabinski, Kelly Begler customary charity, helped brighten the day for 56 families. This Cup: Dcn. John Mezydlo, Susan Marks, Jayne LaDew, Thomas included about 500 gift requests and more than $3,060 in gas O’Connell, Heide Ferranti, Linda Pinnt and grocery gift cards. In addition, the Adult Learning Center Gift Bearers: Dan & Eileen Graves Family on MLK Drive, Milwaukee, received calculators, backpacks, Music Ministers: Rachel Visser/Simon Gheller headphones, basic school supplies, and monetary donations Servers: S. Frohna, H. Frohna, C. Murphy, I. Pedersen from us. We were also able to help Lake Country Caring in Ushers: L. Clark, J. Kopps, J. Houk, R. , Hartland stock their shelves with blankets, laundry detergent C. Lindemann, sub and much-needed necessities for families in need. Thank you for keeping Christ in Christmas!

Sunday - AngelsGrace: Ellie Mack THANK YOU! Through the generosity of our parishioners, the American Sunday - Hospital/Homebound: Gert Wilkinson, Dan Heritage Girls raised $1,222.50 in donations from their Napgezek handcrafted ornaments. The money was used to make a Giving Tree family’s Christmas even brighter. Our St. Jerome AHG Troop was also able to donate $150 in gas gift cards to our St. Vincent de Paul Society.

*** Bulletin Deadline *** Word of Life Any items for the bulletin must be submitted by “When the sacredness of life before birth is attacked, give us MONDAY at 10:00 AM to be included in the weekend’s the grace to stand up and proclaim that no one ever has the bulletin. Any items received after the deadline may be held authority to destroy unborn life.” for the following week. ~ John Paul II, Homily, October 7, 1979 St. Jerome Parish page 5

Openings for Scrip Gift Cards Benefit St. Jerome’s PLEASE HELP ST. JEROME EARN FREE MONEY!!! Perpetual Adoration Please help us to have a second person in • Available after all weekend Masses in the Narthex. prayer at Eucharistic Adoration at the hours • Available during the week at the Parish Office, listed below. Is the Lord calling you to prayer Monday-Thursday 9:00-4:00 or Friday 9:00-3:00. during one of these hours?

Sunday: Midnight, 2:00am, 3:00am, 4:00am, Noon, 2:00pm, Would You Pray for a Priest Each Day? 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:00pm, Sunday, January 6 - Fr. Ricardo Martin 11:00pm Monday, January 7 - Fr. Brian Mason Monday: 1:00am, 2:00am, 3:00am, 4:00am, 5:00am, 1:00pm, Tuesday, January 8 - Archbishop Listecki 5:00pm, 7:00 pm Wednesday, January 9 - Fr. Robert Massey Tuesday: Midnight, 1:00am, 2:00am, 3:00am, Noon, 1:00pm, Thursday, January 10 - Fr. Bryan Massingale 7:00pm, 9:00pm, 10:00pm, 11:00pm Friday, January 11 - Fr. Roy Mateljan Wednesday: 2:00am, 3:00 am, 4:00am, 6:00am, 10:00am, Saturday, January 12 - Fr. Erwin Matt 11:00am, Noon, 1:00pm, 4:00pm, 11:00pm Thursday: 1:00am, 3:00am, 4:00am, 9:00am, 10:00am, The Prayer Requests for Priests is an apostolate that seeks 11:00am, Noon, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 11:00pm prayers for the priests of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Friday: Midnight, 1:00am, 2:00am, 3:00am, 6:00am, 8:00am, To access the complete calendar, go to: 9:00am, 10:00am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, https://sites.google.com/site/mprpmilwaukeewi 6:00pm, 7:00pm, 9:00pm, 11:00pm Saturday: 1:00am, 2:00am, 3:00am, 4:00am, 8:00am, 9:00am, 10:00am, Noon, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, Parish School News 5:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm, 10:00pm, 11:00pm

***PLEASE NOTE: There is an especially great need for Getting to Know Mrs. Kasper RED. Please prayerfully perpetual adorers for the hours listed in Where were you born? I was born in St. Louis, Missouri. consider whether God is calling YOU! How many siblings do you have? I have three younger Are you available for an hour during the week? brothers. If so, please call Anne Simonis, 567-1339. How many children do you have? I have two sons and one daughter. Their names are: Allie (18), Max (11), and Jack (7). What college did you go to? I went to Concordia University Rosary Prayer and Alverno University. Monday, January 14 Do you have any pets? I have one puppy and one cat. My Please join us in this powerful prayer to our puppy’s name is Bella (6 months) and Libby (14 years old). Blessed Mother at 7:00 p.m. in the Adoration What is your favorite color? My favorite color is purple. Chapel. ALL ARE WELCOME What is your favorite food? My favorite food is Hibachi. What is your favorite thing about teaching at St. Jerome? I get to be a dork in social studies class all day. St. Vincent Inner City Meal Program How long have you been teaching? I have been teaching for ***Change of Plans*** 17 years. We will NOT be preparing meatloaf or scrubbing potatoes on Tuesday, January 8, because the meal will be turkey soup. WE *** Please Return Pyxes *** DO NEED JELLO AND COOKIES. They should be dropped off Our supply of pyxes is extremely low! If you have used a at the school kitchen on Tuesday between 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. pyx to take Communion to the sick or homebound, please or Wednesday before 3:15 p.m. or at the Parish Office during return it to an usher or the Parish Office AS SOON AS business hours. POSSIBLE! Be sure to check your pockets, purse, car, etc. Thank On Wednesday, January 9, we leave St. Jerome kitchen at you! 3:45 p.m. to serve the meal and then return around 7:00. We carpool! Employment Opportunity For more information, to provide food donations, or serve the Do you enjoy working with children? Are you looking for extra meal site, you may sign up in the narthex after Masses or call income? Our After School Care is looking for someone to join Arlene Ziety, 567-6074. their team for approximately 8-10 hours per week. Supervise children while they work on homework, play and create THANK YOU for the generosity you have continuously shown projects after school. Hours are varied, and help is needed throughout the year donating cookies, jello, and the special Monday through Friday between the hours of 2:30 and 6:00 request items. You are amazing! May you have a blessed p.m. Please contact the School Office, 262-569-3030, for Christmas! more information or to apply. page 6 St. Jerome Parish

Diaper Ministry Sunday Adult LABS Volunteers will be gathering on Monday, January 14, at 9:00 a.m. in the Parish Sunday, January 13: 9:15-10:15 AM - Marian Hall Conference Room. Please bring all completed supplies. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. Questions? “Baptism: The Beginning of Life” Call Ginny, 567-2752. ALL ARE WELCOME! - presenter Joseph Heit

LOST PLEASE JOIN US A navy blue, men’s long wool overcoat was missing after the 8:00 a.m. Mass on Christmas Day. It had been left in the ushers’ room. If you have any information, please call the Parish St. Jerome Players Auditions Office, 262-569-3020. This year the St. Jerome Players will be presenting “Once on this Island Jr.” Auditions will be held January 14 & 15 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. FOUND To sign up for an audition time, go to https:// A ladies’ ring with stone was found in the narthex on Saturday, goo.gl/bK5jcy. Children of St. Jerome Parish are November 24. Please call the Parish Office, 569-3020, to encouraged to sign up for an audition time and share your identify. talent! Show dates are April 11-14, 2019.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank “Choose Life” License Plates everyone who made the Christmas Day The “Choose Life” license plates are now available to all Dinner a great success. Your selfless gifts of vehicle owners in Wisconsin. Over 800 of these specialty plates food, volunteer time, gift cards and cash have already been purchased since last Fall! Be sure to helped make this a beautiful and enjoyable purchase your “Choose Life” plates to show your support for all day for so many. women and their unborn children. A donation of $25 from each Thank you so very much! Marnie Bickler plate purchased helps provide funding for the adoption efforts of our state’s Pregnancy Resource Centers. For more information go to http://www.chooselifewisconsin.com/ or pick Nursing Care Needed up a form located on the welcome table in the narthex. A parishioner is looking for an RN/LPN to provide private duty nursing care in their home for their infant with a trach/vent. Day shift hours. Located in Summit. Please call or text Jackie, St. Jerome Opportunities 262-271-6935, for more information. Maintenance Assistant – Full-time position includes cleaning, indoor and outdoor building maintenance, and outdoor grounds maintenance. Position uses ladders at all heights, lifts up to 50 ~ Blood Drive ~ pounds unassisted, and requires basic understanding of electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems. Position includes Monday, January 7 some evening and weekend hours.

We Need YOU! Adult Formation Coordinator – Part-time (10 hrs/wk) position

includes planning and managing adult formation opportunities St. Jerome Parish will host its next blood drive on Monday, such as Sunday LABS, Bible studies and other presentations. January 7, from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Marian Hall. You may Position includes occasional evening and weekend work. May sign up for an appointment in the narthex after Mass, by be filled in conjunction with pastoral care coordinator position, bit.ly/ calling the Parish Office, 569-3020, or going online to if one person is able to fill both positions. stjeromejan2019. PLEASE CONSIDER GIVING THIS GIFT OF LIFE. THERE ARE STILL OVER 40 APPOINTMENTS OPEN. Pastoral Care Coordinator – Part-time (10 hrs/wk) position What a great way to help those in need of a life-saving includes planning and managing volunteers and clergy to make blood donation! Refreshments are provided. pastoral visits to local hospitals, nursing homes and the * * * * * homebound. Also works with bereavement ministry to serve the BAKERS NEEDED to make your favorite cookies or bars for the pastoral needs of families that recently lost a loved one. blood drive. All baked goods should be delivered to the Parish Position includes occasional evening and weekend work. May Office by Noon on Monday, January 7. be filled in conjunction with the adult formation coordinator position, if one person is able to fill both positions. * * * * * REFRESHMENT SERVERS NEEDED to staff the refreshment TO APPLY, please contact Ray Ellingen at the Parish Office, table. This is a great way to meet your fellow parishioners! 262-569-3020, or email [email protected]. Complete Please sign up in the narthex or by calling the Parish Office, descriptions of each position is available online at archmil.org/

262-569-3020. THANK YOU Jobs.htm. St. Jerome Parish page 7

St. Vincent de Paul Our Lady of Fatima Today we celebrate the feast of the Epiphany, where the Magi find the newborn king and offer him gold, frankincense and Home Visitation Program myrrh. In the spirit of the Magi, please put your gift in the St. The Fatima Home Visitation Program — Vincent de Paul Poor Box so that comfort and peace can www.olfhvp.com — allows parishioners of all once again be given to a newborn child. ages to spend one week in prayer and study reflecting upon the Immaculate Heart of Mary and Her Fatima message. Participation is easy ST. JEROME yet incredibly meaningful for the entire family.

ONLINE PHOTO DIRECTORY Simply select a week to host the Blessed Statue in

Do you need help adding your photo? your home and set aside time to explore the materials available within the supply box. At the close of your week THANK YOU to everyone who stopped after Mass recently to contact the next family listed on the program website and have their family photo taken! Please take a moment to add make arrangements to deliver the statue and box after Mass. your photo (or change your photo if you have a new one!). Our goal is to have pictures for ALL families listed on the Online Sign up at www.olfhvp.com (“contact us” tab) or call Karin Photo Directory. Strasser, 262-354-0304, to reserve your week.

Questions? Email [email protected] or call or stop by the Parish Office, 262-569-3020 — Greeters Needed!!! ♦ If you cannot find your login information Do you have a welcoming spirit? We are looking for parishioners — singles, couples, and families — who would ♦ If you prefer that we upload your family photo or update be willing to serve as greeters for our weekend Masses. This your information would be a wonderful ministry to share as a family, especially ♦ If you decide that you no longer want your information if you have younger children! If you would like to volunteer to included OR if you would like to be added to our St. serve once per month (or even once every other month), please Jerome Parish Online Photo Directory call Vicki at the Parish Office, 569-3020 ext. 1404. Thank you!

In and Around the Archdiocese

Rosary Walk for Life: Tuesday, January 22, at 6:00 p.m. a dynamic community of young adults who are going through Please join us at St. Joseph Church, 822 N. East Ave., the same things you are. If you have a hunger to rest, refill your Waukesha. We will leave the church and proceed down Main cup, and get to know Jesus and the better, Street with a stop in front of Planned Parenthood and then on Winter Weekend is right for you. Space is limited. Get the to Life’s Connection. We will then return to St. Joseph Church for details and register at https://archmil.regfox.com/winter- refreshments and fellowship. The complete walk is weekend approximately one mile. If you are unable to walk, a group will also remain at church to pray the rosary. No registration Retrouvaille — A Lifeline for Marriage: Retrouvaille helps needed — just show up! couples through difficult times in their marriages. It is designed to provide the tools to help get marriages back on track. 5th Annual Women’s AA & Al-Anon Retreat: January 25-27 Maybe you know someone — a friend, family member or co- at Redemptorist Retreat Center, 1800 N. Timber Trail Ln., worker — who is struggling. Or maybe your own marriage Oconomowoc. Registration: 3:00-6:00 pm Friday; depart 1:00 needs a lifeline? This program has helped tens of thousands of pm Sunday. Theme is “Spirituality of Imperfection”. This is not a couples experiencing marital difficulty at all levels. For silent retreat. Join us for contemplation, meetings, fellowship confidential information or to register for the program and activities. The fee is $200/person which includes two nights’ beginning with a weekend retreat in the Milwaukee area lodging in a single room with shower and linens, six meals, and February 15-17, 2019, at the Siena Center in Racine, please coffee service 24/7. The chapel and library are also available call 414-502-7685, email [email protected], or visit 24/7. (Commuter rate: $110/person) Partial scholarships are our website at http://www.HelpOurMarriage.com. available. For retreat registration or additional information, contact [email protected]. Registration and You’re Invited: You are most welcome to join Bob and Beth nonrefundable deposit of $75 due by January 11. Dolan (former St. Jerome parishioners) and Bishop William Callahan (Diocese of La Crosse) on a pilgrimage to France in Winter Weekend 2019 Registration Now Open! February 1-3, May, 2019. The itinerary includes Lourdes, Lisieux, Paris, Mont 2019, at Schoenstatt Retreat Center, Waukesha. Young adults St. Michel, Omaha Beach, and a wine-tasting event at a French in their 20s and 30s are invited to take some time to rest, relax, countryside winery. For more information, please visit and enjoy being away from your daily routine. This retreat is www.canterburypilgrimages.com/dolan-france. an excellent way to explore the deeper questions of life within