St. Anthony of Parish

2223 - 51ST S TREET K ENOSHA , W ISCONSIN 53140

September 13, 2020 Mass Schedule Saturday - 5:00 PM (Mass of Anticipation) Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday - 10:00 AM Thursday—7:00 AM First Friday Mass - 5:00PM

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 4:15-4:45 Sunday 9:15-9:45

Marriage In order to wisely discern a minimum of six months is required. Contact the Parish Office.

Baptism Arrangements are to be made with the Administrator. Parents must be active, registered and practicing Members of St. Anthony Parish.

Office Hours 262-652-1844 Sundays 11:30-12:30

Parish Membership All adults from high school age up are expected to be registered members with the Parish including candidates for Baptism and Marriage.

Parish Pastoral Council Alan Padlock, Chairperson Will Martin, Vice-Chairperson Parish Mission Statement: Barb Clark, Secretary That the people of St Anthony of Padua parish experience the love of Members-at-Large Jesus Christ through: Mary Andrews, John Ford, Tom Hamm, Vibrant sacramental life Sue Kaeppeler, Darlene Slater

Knowledge of the truth and beauty of the Catholic Faith Members Ex-Officio Generous service to others Lawrence Dolnik, Pat DeGrace, Trustees Family atmosphere Fr. Todd Belardi So that we can all be true disciples of Jesus that reflects His commandment to "Love one another" September 13, 2020 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

What right do we have to limit the amount and degree of forgiveness we show to others when we are so desperately in need of it ourselves? In not wanting someone who hurt us to downplay or forget the gravity of their wrong, we cling to anger, resentment, and wrath as a way of maintaining control. It is a way to acknowledge and express our deep hurt. We fail to realize that in doing so we hold ourselves hostage to these destructive feelings and actually become mired in the bondage of sin. All we gain is further alienation from ourselves, others, and especially God. We are no longer free but tethered to all of this unresolved negativity. Don’t we really want to let it go? The fact is that we need to.

A good self-reflective posture will quickly show us that when the shoe is on the other foot and we are the ones in need of forgiveness, we desire it above anything else. This is especially true with our relationship with God. It is hypocritical to want one thing for ourselves and something else for another. Yet, many act in precisely this way.

Perhaps we think that in offering forgiveness, even for the most grievous of wrongs, somehow excuses the person of their wrong and makes it almost acceptable. This is what makes revenge, retaliation, and punishment so attractive. We see forgiveness as being an eraser that easily wipes away the offense without consequence. Or, we may believe that in offer- ing forgiveness I must somehow forget the wrong and open myself as a victim of even greater possible hurts in the future. In fact, forgiving my sister or brother of their wrongful actions or attitudes involves none of this. It does not erase any- thing or position me vulnerably as a doormat to be walked on. A Christian is a keyhole through which others see God Forgiveness is an act of freedom that restores honest dialogue, shares true, and heartfelt feelings and acknowledges the consequences of an action. It admits that the wrong has caused a hurt that must be healed and squarely positions responsi- bility on the offender. The act of forgiveness recognizes our sinfulness and brokenness. It also admits that the most saintly among us is capable of doing very grave and deep harm to another person. It sees that we all can be victims of our passions and works in progress that deserve unlimited chances to get it right. With forgiveness, I release myself from the bonds of negativity and pursue a path of restoration, wholeness, and healing. I do not forget the wrong nor do I dismiss it. Sometimes, we have to stay far away from the one who hurt us. But we can still heal internally and be free.

For the one who wants to be forgiven and the one who needs offer forgiveness, the journey can be an adventure in learning what brought us to this place and what is needed to move forward. This is exactly how God treats us. Why would we not want to do the same for others?

Observances for the week of September 13, 2020 Monday: The Exaltation of the Holy Cross Tuesday: Our Lady of Sorrows Wednesday: Sts. Cornelius, , and , Bishop, Thursday: St. , Bishop and Saturday: St. Januarius, Bishop and Pray for us….

The Schedule of Services for This Week SATURDAY September 12 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Mass of Anticipation) 5:00 pm—Stephen Kudella (Barbara & Stephanie) SUNDAY September 13 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:00 am—John Kolar (Family) THURSDAY September 17 St. Robert Bellarmine, Bishop & Doctor of the Church 7:00 am— Dianne Padlock (Alan & Jane) SATURDAY September 19 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Mass of Anticipation) 5:00 pm—Pauline J. Scuglik (Slovak Catholic Sokol #113) SUNDAY September 20 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:00 am—Harlyn Albert (Family)

Readings for the week of September 13, 2020 Sunday: Sir 27:30—28:7/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12 [8]/Rom 14:7-9/Mt 18:21-35 Monday: Nm 21:4b-9/Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-35, 36-37, 38 [cf. 7b]/Phil 2:6-11/Jn 3:13-17 Tuesday: 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a/Ps 31:2 and 3b, 3cd-4, 5-6, 15-16, 20 [17]/Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Wednesday: 1 Cor 12:31—13:13/Ps 33:2-3, 4-5, 12 and 22 [12]/Lk 7:31-35 Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-11/Ps 118:1b-2, 16ab-17, 28 [1]/Lk 7:36-50 Friday: 1 Cor 15:12-20/Ps 17:1bcd, 6-7, 8b and 15 [15b]/Lk 8:1-3 Saturday: 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49/Ps 56:10c-12, 13-14 [14]/Lk 8:4-15

Contact Information Pray with Me Fr. Todd Belardi - Administrator Prayer for the Week of September 13, 2020 First Friday Masses Jane Padlock—Parish Secretary Prayer for Students Mass will be held at For Regular Parish Business

call the Rectory and leave a message at St. Anthony at 5:00 pm on As our children have started a new school 652-1844 or email us at the first Friday of each year, some in person, some in virtual [email protected] classes, be with them Lord. Give them a month. Normal Office hours: sense of wonder and eagerness to learn Next Mass: October 2 Sundays 11:30-12:30 Parish Center Office new things. Let them be open to develop To speak with Fr. Todd please call the rectory their minds to new concepts of who and leave a message. they are and what the world around them is. Archbishop Listecki has

If you have an urgent need please call Fr. Todd Let them accept advice and announced the expiration of at (404) 545-4988 instruction so that they may become wise. Help them to be sensitive to their the dispensation from fellow students. Let them be kind to their attending Sunday Mass, The Pope’s Prayer Intention for teachers and all school staff and their effective September 14. SEPTEMBER parents. Respect for the Planet’s Resources Allow them to be open to Your words, oh, Those elderly, at risk, sick or We pray that the planet’s resources Lord. That they may become young care givers are excused. will not be plundered, but shared in a disciples giving and spreading the words and It is a grave sin to miss Mass actions of love, peace, and justice. just and respectful manner. Most of all Lord, let them be children – to without good reason, as it is know how to play and delight in what the sum and summit of our the world and You can offer them. Amen FORMATION CORNER Faith. ALZHEIMER’S WALK 2020 He suggested that everyone What to watch on FORMED should examine their The world may look different right this week. now but one thing hasn’t changed: conscience. Our commitment to end Alzheimer’s Disease! St. Anthony’s Memory In the midst of unrest, uncertainty Makers team is registered on line to and many unknowns, our community walk on September 26th on a short has displayed remarkable fortitude walk in the neighborhood. Our and strength. SJCA is heartened by walkers would be happy for the many community members, first parishioners, their families and friends responders, local leaders and helpful to join them as a walker or to support citizens who have met adversity with them with a donation. Register or compassion and love. During these donate on line at alz.org/walk. unsettling times, please try to focus Contact Betty Solum (262-652-1484) on the best of humanity. Find solace with any questions. in the many, many kind, helpful peo- ple working for the common good, recognizing that we are all people of God. Most importantly, as a com- Are you taking advantage of the munity rooted in faith, please contin- ue to pray. Pray for our city, pray for Formed resource each other, pray for peace, justice “Opening the Word” before the Signup: Formed.org As we completed our first days back in session at and mercy. weekend Mass? This short ASCS, Principal Kelly Neu had this to say… reflection on the Sunday scripture Grace Welcome Center continues “What a wonderful day it was here at All will give you insight and enhance to serve the hungry in Kenosha Catholic School! Seeing all the children in our your weekly prayer experience. during this time of great need. hallways, classrooms, and outside was such a pleasure! Thank you for entrusting your children The pantry is open on Tuesdays. to us, as we are ‘Moving Forward in Easy signup: We will begin to collect food once Faith! ‘Thank you also to Fr. Lappe, Fr. Campbell NO JESUS and Fr. Callea, for coming to give special formed.org again in the back of church. Current needs: Jelly, tuna, blessings over the students and staff. We are so NO PEACE hamburger helper, spaghetti lucky to have your religious presence in our sauce, canned vegetables, chili, school. We also had a very special visit from our KNOW JESUS toilet paper, masks and paper Superintendent of Schools, Dr.Kathleen Cepelka, who visited each of the classrooms and showed KNOW PEACE bags. her support and gratitude for our students, God bless you and keep praying teachers, staff and the ASCS community.” your Rosary! (262) 925-4024 allsaintskenosha.org.

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