May 20, 2018 • Sunday

Nativity of 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 School News From the desk of Father Rob ……. Pentecost is Here! This weekend, we celebrate the St. Mary coming of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and our Lady. Jesus kept His promise by sending the Spirit, to School give them power and grace to bring the Good News to the world. Before the coming of the Advocate, Jesus’ followers were hiding in the Upper Room. But the Spirit transformed them. These Apostles were filled with courage. They spoke with confidence in front of thousands of people, even admonishing them for the death of Jesus! The Spirit gave them the gift of tongues, It was another busy week as the end of the year which enabled the peoples from different nations to rapidly approaches. All student-athletes were understand what was being said. It was the Spirit that recognized at the Athletic Banquet Thursday filled them all with the burning presence of God. night. Each student not only grew tremendously in their sport, but also represented St. Mary School well Are there things in your life that you would like to and enhanced our image within the community. change? Does the faith seem dull and lifeless to you? It Teachers continue to place high expectations on all is the Spirit that makes Jesus present in our lives. If we students and wonderful work is being submitted by feel that we are far away from God, pray to the Spirit for our talented student body. the gift of faith. Do you want to pray more? Ask the Spirit to awaken the desire to pray and the wisdom to Upcoming Events: see God in the everyday things. God is ready to help us. 5/22: Band and Orchestra Concert (7pm) Do we come to the Lord in faith? 5/23: Student led (8:15) 5/28: Day – No School Pentecost marks the final day of the season. 5/29: Awards Banquet (9 am) After this weekend, the use of incense will be discontin- 5/30: 8th grade graduation (Mass at 6:00; ued for quite some time. It will come back when we ceremony to follow) begin the season of . Please pass the word, and 6/1: Casual Day; End of School picnic as always, the 8:30 AM Mass is incense free. 6/7: Last Day of School 6/20: St. Mary Golf Outing at Glen Erin is Coming: Next weekend, we celebrate Memorial Day. We honor all those who have died, especially those who have served our country in the military. It is wonderful when our community can come together to set aside time to worship Him and thank God for the freedoms that we enjoy. Our parishes will come together to celebrate a Memorial Day Mass at “SCRIP” Reminder— 9:00 AM at St. William Parish. There will be a reception following. All are welcome. SCRIP cards are always available in the school Have a blessed weekend. office and after Mass twice per month ….. next up, the weekend of May19th/20th.

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Received Budgeted Variance Week 46 05-14-2018 11,774.08 14,813.07 -3,038.99 YTD $559,623.68 601,465.26 -41,841.58 2 Focus on Faith Scripture Pentecost Sunday Please Pray For Our Parishioners: "I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now. But Barbara Allen, Bill, Bill Bever, Valerie Boggs, when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all Noah Cotter, Jeanette Durant, Linda Fredell, truth. He will not speak on his own, but he will speak what he LeeAnn Gilligan, Gerri, Jackie H., Geraldine Hilt, hears, and will declare to you the things that are coming. He Alice Jensen, Robert McCann, Cory Musil, will glorify me." - Jn 16:12-14a

Max Rammer, Phyllis Rice, Madelynn Schieve, ************************************************************** Colleen Schroeder, Kelly Dooley Trewartha, Today we celebrate the "birthday of the Church!" Pentecost is Peter Weirich, Lola Williams, Avalon Widner, described in the first reading from the Acts of the Apostles. Lucille Willegal, James Zillmer But before the great driving wind and tongues of fire empowering the Disciples, the Holy Spirit had already arrived. The Gospel for today's Mass during the day is from John 20. Jesus appears to the fearful disciples after his resurrection. He first speaks a message of calm. "Peace be with you." The apostles "rejoiced when they saw the Lord." When the Traveling Chalice enthusiastic response settles down, Jesus "breathed on them and said to them 'Receive the Holy Spirit.'" This action is Trinitarian, and it has happened before. If you This week the Traveling Chalice turn your back to the beginning, you'll read: "The Lord will be hosted by a homebound parishioner. God formed man out of the clay of the ground and blew into Any questions regarding our Traveling Chalice program may his nostrils the breath of life, and so many became a living be directed to: Colleen at 868-6386 OR being" (Genesis 2:7). In the Garden of Eden, we see God's first, [email protected]. original covenant with man. The breath of life signifies that original indwelling of grace, the special state of likeness and friendship with God before the Fall. Here now, in this locked room, the Apostles receive the long-awaited promise: the very breath of God, new life, a new covenant. In the pairing of these two readings--the Pentecost experience Sacraments in Acts and the breath of Jesus in John's Gospel --we see that the coming of the Holy Spirit is not only an empowering, it is an indwelling. We have each received the breath of grace in our baptism. It is confirmed, strengthened, and deepened in Anointing of the Sick: each reception of the sacraments. If we persevere in virtue, the Spirit of God is alive in us, inspiring our actions of love. This Pentecost Sunday, how is the breath of God alive in you?

Infant Baptism: Registered members of the parish are welcome to arrange for their baby’s baptism by signing up for the necessary preparation program for parents.

RCIA Readings for Sunday, May 20, 2018 Please call anytime if you would like to discuss Catholicism Pentecost Sunday and see how joining the Church may offer you a deeper Acts 2:1-11 / 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 / Jn 20:19-23 relationship with Jesus Christ. Readings for Next Sunday, May 27, 2018 Catholic Women’s Club The Most Holy Trinity Contact Jan Bier at 752-4387 for more information. Dt 4:32-34, 39-40 / Rom 8:14-17 / Mt 28:16-20

Knights of Columbus Meetings held 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm. Would You Like A Pastoral Visit? Contact Greg Kraft at 754-5615 for more information. REMINDER: If you, a family member or someone you Bulletin Deadline know is confined or hospitalized and would benefit from a Fridays at 12:00 noon. Please contact the Rectory at pastoral visit, please contact your parish office and let them 752-7861. know. Staff does not always know of hospital admissions for a variety of reasons and often has no way of knowing of other situations in which a parish contact would be beneficial. 3 What’s Happening

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Pilgrimage to Shrine Becoming a member of the Knights of Columbus can transform your life. As a Knight you have the Nativity of Mary parish is once opportunity to support your parish, give back to again offering a pilgrimage the community, grow in your faith and gain exclusive access to opportunity. This year, our our top-rated insurance program to protect your family. pilgrims will travel to Our Lady of We are a band of brothers, a network of men in communities Guadalupe Shrine near Lacrosse, around the world dedicated to doing good in the service of God Wisconsin. Our Lady of Guadalupe first appeared to Juan and our neighbor. Diego, a poor peasant in Mexico, in 1531 and she is the This weekend, please take a moment and discuss your interests patroness of Mexico. Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine is the with some of our members and see if we can help each other. We’ll be available to chat after Masses; or attend a short, inspiration of Bishop Raymond Burke and this year they informational meeting on Thursday, June 14th at 5:30 PM at celebrate the 10th anniversary of the dedication of the St. Mary’s Nativity House. After the meeting, join the KC Shrine church. The pilgrimage will take place on Thursday, members from all Janesville councils for a social and steak fry June 28 and leave from the Nativity of Mary church parking at 6 PM. lot. Cost of the pilgrimage will be $45, which includes bus

Greg Kraft transportation and lunch. More details on lunch and travel Grand Knight times will be forthcoming. Please join is for an amazing and Council 10363 prayerful day visiting Our Lady at her shrine. Sign up and (608) 754-5615 questions are through Colleen Szerlong at 868-6386 or [email protected]. Payment can be made at Last one of the season! Nativity of Mary rectory. Knights of Columbus Breakfast

Please join us! Sunday May 20th from 9-11 am in the Church Madison Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Hall. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, toast and potatoes. All you can 64th Annual MDCCW Convention eat $5.00. Proceeds benefit charity. Sinsinawa Mound Center 585 County Rd Z Sinsinawa, Wisconsin Thank You— Wednesday, June 13th The Knights of Columbus of St. Mary’s and St. Patrick’s Registration 8:30-9:00 Convention 9:00-3:30 would like to thank our parishioners and our community for your support in our Tootsie Roll Drive for the intellectually ALL WOMEN OF THE DIOCESE ARE WELCOME disabled, held May 3-7. Although all of the money has not yet been totaled, it appears we’ve raised a little over $2,000 Theme: Joyful Disciples for our charities. For more information contact Jan Block at [email protected] or 608-778-3952 Happy Anniversary, Father Rob! This week is the anniversary of Fr. Butz’s ordination to the priesthood on May 26, 2000. Please join Quo Vadis, a club dedicated to promoting vocations, and the Knights of Columbus in thanking him for his service. We feel truly blessed to know and have Father Rob as our pastor. Have you encouraged someone you know who might make a good priest to follow Father’s lead to pursue a vocation? DIAPER DERBY—Pregnancy Helpline On your mark, get set, GO to the DIAPER DERBY! Family Friendly 5k Run/2k Walk Memorial Day Mass Saturday, June 2nd from 9 AM-12 PM Riverside Park in Janesville at the North Pavilion You are cordially invited to the Annual Memorial Day Registration $25 age 17 and up or $20 with a donation of Mass to be celebrated at St. William a box of diapers. Children under 9 are free. Includes the (4560 Arch Street in Janesville) on Memorial Day, Monday May 28 at 9:00 AM. Rev. Brian Dulli and Rev. Run and Walk, a T-shirt and some extra little activities for the kids. To register, contact Pregnancy Helpline at Rob Butz will be Concelebrating. 4 608-755-9739 or email Cheryl @pregnancy-helpline.net. What’s Happening

Camp GLOW June 9, 2018 10 AM-3 PM Edgerton Community Elementary School 100 Elm High Drive in Edgerton, WI

9th Annual Children 6-14 and their parents/guardians are welcome to attend. We ask that all campers register at least two weeks St. Mary Education Fund prior to camp. Golf Outing Camp GLOW is for grieving children ages 6-14 and the grown-ups who love them. Since children often experience Wednesday, June 20, 2018 grief differently than adults, Camp GLOW is designed to

10:30 AM Registration begins specifically address their grief. Staffed by SSM Health at 11:00 AM Driving range & putting green open Home’s Spiritual & Grief Counselors and specially trained 12:00 Noon Shotgun Start volunteers, the camp gives kids the opportunity to share 5:00 PM Dinner & Prizes their grief in a safe space. Because loss affects families, Glen Erin Golf Club in Janesville Camp GLOW offers a concurrent session for adults who Individual Golfer $75 are not only trying to help their children deal with grief, but Foursome $300 are also grieving themselves. Camp is offered at no cost Family/Parishioner Foursome $200 thanks to support from the HHU-VNS Foundation.

Dinner Only $20 each To learn more or to register for Camp GLOW, Deadline is June 13, 2018 Call 877-356-4514, Email [email protected], or To become a sponsor or if you have a question, Visit ssmhealthathomeWI.com please contact Dan Cunningham at 608-346-2313.

Thank you to all who supported TRAVELING CHALICE IN NEED OF HELP our Mother’s Day Rose sale, which benefited the Rock County chapter Our parish Traveling Chalice program is growing and of Wisconsin Right to Life. thriving, thanks to the tremendous support from all of our parishioners!! And…those prayers are working!! We consistently now have 20-30 seminarians for our Diocese. That’s wonderful news for all of us! That said, with our Traveling Chalice program thriving Baskets Needed—We’ve begun collecting baskets like it is, I find myself in need of some assistants. Over and containers for the Fall Festival! If you’d like to the last 3 years, we have added our school and RE donate, please place them in the large wooden box in students, as well as homebound parishioners. All are the church vestibule. Thank you. eager and enthusiastically involved and I am thrilled! However…in order to continue growing our program, I am seeking two assistants. One assistant would handle calling hosts the week before they are to receive the A Living will be held at St. Williams Chalice to remind them. I am looking for another Church, 456 N. Arch on Monday, May 21, 2018 at assistant to call homebound parishioners and schedule 7:00 pm in St. Williams’ Chapel. them to host the Chalice…also to occasionally deliver and/or pick up the Chalice for a homebound. By

This Living rosary will be prayed along with St. having help with these two areas, it would allow me to William’s regularly-scheduled Monday Rosary. focus on our school and RE program and sign ups in August as well as expand our Vocations booth at our

Hope to see you and your families and friends there Fall festival. to be part of the Living Rosary! Cookies following the If any of you think you would Rosary. be able to help with one of these areas, please give me, Questions: call Patrick @ 608-752-4591 Colleen, a call at 868-6386 or ([email protected]) email me at Or Bill @ 608-449-0502 [email protected]. And please…..keep praying for 5 Vocations!!! Mass Intentions = Living Cluster Corner Sunday, May 20 8:30 AM Jennifer Finn ALL ACTIVITIES ARE OPEN TO MEMBERS 10:30 AM Louis Berner OF ANY PARISH IN THE CLUSTER Monday, May 21 No Mass May 19-20 Tuesday, May 22 Monthly Blood Pressure Screening after each Mass, St. John Vianney 12:10 PM May 20 9-11 AM Wednesday, May 23 Knights of Columbus Breakfast, Nativity of Mary, Church Hall 8:15 AM Jim Martelle May 21 11:00 AM Thursday, May 24 Centering Prayer, Nativity of Mary, Nativity House 8:15 AM Thomas M. Ryan May 22 10:30 AM Friday, May 25 Faith Sharing, Nativity of Mary, Nativity House May 22 9 AM-5 PM 8:15 AM Jessica Lynn Szerlong Adoration, St. William, Benediction at 5 PM Saturday, May 26 May 23 9:00 AM 4:30 PM Parishioners of Nativity of Mary Women’s Scripture Study, St. John Vianney, Marian Hall Sunday, May 27 May 23 6-7:30 PM 8:30 AM Joe & Josephine Carfora Adult Education Series, St. Patrick School 10:30 AM Ed Roling May 24 9 AM—3 PM Adoration, St. Patrick May 24 6-7:30 PM “Catholicism” Series, St. John Vianney, Gathering Space -All are welcome. Parish Event Calendar May 25 8:45-9:45 AM Adoration, Nativity of Mary

Monday, May 21 May 25 9 AM-Noon 11:00 AM Centering Prayer, Nativity House Adoration, St. John Vianney Tuesday, May 22 10:30 AM Faith Sharing Group, Nativity House 5:00-6:00 PM Reconciliation, Church Wednesday, May 23 7:00 PM Choir Practice Friday, May 25 8:45-9:45 AM Holy Hour (Adoration), Church Saturday, May 26 9:30-10:30 AM Reconciliation Monday, May 28 9:00 AM Memorial Day Mass, St. William Parish

Anointing of the Sick will take place following all Masses the weekend of May 26th and 27th.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 5/21 5/27 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 8:05 am 8:05 am 8:05 am 4:00 pm 7:30 & 10:00 am 1:00 pm en Español

St. William 8:30 am 8:30 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