1962 1974 Paul and Corinne Haas Robert and Pat Bade Jerry and Barbara Koeferl Tim and Nancy Januszko Roger and Mary Krason Richard and Kathryn Karwoski Thomas and Barbara LeVan James and Susan Konecny Edward and Mildred Schilling Charles and Janice Kopplin Richard and Carol Tomasello 1963 Lester and Dolores Brewster 1979 Terry and Maryanne Ludwig Thomas and Vicki Glasnovich 1950 James and Barbara Sauer Neil and Monica Houlter Florus and Elaine Rice

1964 1984 1953 Mark and Carol Blair Robert and Patricia Chesner Howard and Agnes Maney Winard and Dorothy Coley John and Kathy Kasprzak Daniel and Joyce Knippel Ronald and Diane Cook Mark and Irene Kopplin Louis and Patricia New Gregory and Diane Long 1954 Mike and Bonnie Pisarski Jeffrey and Elizabeth Nolder Ray and Liz Dauk Robert and Joanne Prei Basil and Michelle Plunkett William and Geneva Hafemann

Dave and Marie Kuemmel 1989 1965 Edmund and Lorraine Bowes David and Elizabeth Danielson 1956 Fred and Louise Pabian Don and Ruth Hamilton Bill and Sue Hartwig Donald and Patricia Jewell Bob and Joanne Reuss Bill and Phoebe Kitzke John and Kathy Smith Mark and Beth Heal John and Carol Saltz Joe and Amy Janusz John and Barbara Lepinski John and Elaine Secora 1966 Joseph and Rebecca Strauss Jim and Shirley Anderson Donald and Jennifer Vaclav 1957 Don and Paula Hiller George and Carol Christopherson Ken and Mary Mumford 1994 John and Loretta Gilles Tom and Belinda Groshek 1967 Tom and Lori Ludwig 1958 Emmett and Joan Hicks John and Patricia Shebuski John and Mary Gemeinhardt James and Kathrine Riedl James and Joyce Tomasello Ronald and Helen Groshek Kenneth and June Schwartz Brian and Carrie Wargolet Richard and Joyce Nicolazzi Paul and Carol Ziehler

1999 1959 1968 Christopher and Melissa Januszko Arnold and Delphine Krueger David and Roseann Goggins Steve and Kari Plahuta Gene and Carol Kulzick Bob and Yvonne Graham Patrick and Karen Schommer James and Beverly Riemer Travis and Keri Thompson

1969 Bob and Karen Torbeck 1960 Floyd and Judith Aprill Keith and Rosemarie Burke Arnold and Jane Bacon 2004 Joe and Kathy Hoepfl Steve and Sherry Hansen James and Barbara Guadagni Dick and Dianne Jones Jeff and Sue Partin 1961 Eugene and Corene Korek Scott and Loreve Rucka Thomas and Carol Hainer Robert and Milly Skowera Harry and Marilyn Pertle 2009 Chuck and Trish Wikenhauser

Kyle and Jennifer Jacobs Frank Sadilek and Kathy Rolkosky Peter and Leah Ulatowski October 13, 2019 From the Parish Director PARISH NEWS Faith First ! ! AND NOTES Welcome to St. Matthias Parish and the celebration of the 28 th Sunday in Ordinary Time. In this weekend’s reading from the second Book of Kings (2 Kings 5:14-17) and Luke (17:11-19), we hear both the story of Naaman, and the ten lepers. Both are healed by God, Naaman, who is a Gentile, announces In Loving Memory = that he and his cohort will only worship the God of Israel. The ten lepers were We commend to God the souls of Cecelia cleansed, but Jesus says that only the foreigner comes back to offer his thanks to Jesus. These Collins, Florence Graf and Judith readings remind us to take some time and look at how do we offer thanks in our life to God for the Markowski. May their souls and the souls many blessings we have received? of all our faithful departed rest in eternal peace. Please remember them and their Today, in our parish, we are taking time to celebrate the many blessings over 90 couples have families in your prayers. had in their married life and celebrating their milestone wedding anniversary in 2019. The total years of marriage is 4,285. Isn’t that incredible! We are so happy they and their families are with us to celebrate. As of my writing this article, the couple celebrating the most years of marriage is celebrating 69 years. These couples are a testament to the importance of marriage. Thank you again for celebrating your milestone wedding anniversary with us. A memorial donation of $535 has been given to St. Matthias Parish in loving Don’t forget next Saturday, October 19 th , is the Catholic Soles for Education walk at Mount Mary memory of Gordon Arkens from Family College. There is still time to sign up to walk and/or donate. All the money raised by St. Matthias and Friends to be used for the needs of School, will stay in the school. You can place your donation in an envelope, mark it Catholic Soles the Food Pantry. Walk, and place it in the collection basket if you would like. We will be sure it applies towards our school’s fundraising goal of $25,000. Thanks to all of you who have donated so far. Please see today’s bulletin for registration and online donation details. Special Donations =

We have forwarded all the money you so generously donated to Hurricane Dorian Relief to A special donation of $25 was given to Catholic Relief Services and Catholic Charities USA. We collected over $8,080.00. Please St. Matthias Parish in honor of Arnold continue to keep the victims of this disaster in your prayers. and Jane Bacon’s 50th Wedding Anniversary from the LaBelle and I would like to take a moment and thank the group of volunteers who so generously tended to the Lisotas Families to be used for the flower beds around the parish grounds this spring, summer and fall. Their work has made the needs of the Food Pantry. grounds look very nice. These folks quietly come and tend to the flower beds. Thanks for all of your wonderful efforts. ! Feed The Hungry St. Matthias, pray for us, Our October “Feed the Hungry” Jeff Van Dalen collection will take place next weekend. Parish Director Red canisters will be at all exits to ! receive your donation for the Women’s Charity is the only thing we take with us into eternity; Care Center.

please remember St. Matthias in your will. Thank you to all who contributed to our September “Feed the Hungry” collection. Through your generosity $641.37 was collected for St. Josephat. St. Vincent de Paul

Food Drive The St. Matthias Respect Life Committee Life is God's Greatest Gift The St. Vincent De Paul Food Pantry are in need of Like Us on Facebook the following items:

Cereal Pork & Beans St. Matthias Parish WiFi Spaghetti O’s Hamburger Helper SSID: SM-Public Spaghetti Sauce Canned Fruit Password: Public-Key Ravioli (Chef Boyardee) Canned Soup (case sensitive) Sloppy Joe (Manwich) Toilet Paper Hearing Assistance Devices are available in church upon request, just ask an usher.

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GRACE. GRATITUDE. GENEROSITY. !

Stewardship

In today’s Gospel, we hear of the ten men afflicted with leprosy, and the one who glorifies God for being healed. It is a dramatic On your mark . . . get set . . . GO! scene of gratitude. But in order for the miracle to happen in the th first place, these men had to start walking in faith before their Join us for the 7 annual diseased conditions change one tiny bit. Good stewards of their Soles for Catholic Education Walk faith realize that they cannot wait until their problems are over to start walking in faith. They praise God even in the darkest of We’re walking for Catholic schools! Gathering together to celebrate nights, and in the worst of circumstances. Do we walk in faith, Catholic schools, build community and raise funds that stay at our school. offering the Lord our gratitude even when we are in difficult Help us reach our school goal! circumstances?

Donations made to our walkers stay right here at Excerpted from International Catholic Stewardship Council St. Matthias Parish School! ebulletin 10/2019 To donate online or register, visit catholicschoolswalk.org . ~Stewardship Committee ! W hat: 7 th a nnual Soles for Catholic Education Walk Where: Mount Mary University When: Saturday, Oct. 19 – 10 a.m. 2-Mile Walk Welcome New Parishioners! One Step. One Soul at a time. Next Saturday and Sunday, October 19/20 (always the third weekend of the month), we invite you to come to Steiger Hall, Room 5, to register as a member of our parish community. A representative will be available to welcome you, give you lots of information about St. Matthias, and answer your questions.

You are also welcome to register by coming to the Parish Office any time during the week between 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday or call to make an appointment at a time convenient for you.

PARISH WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP WEEK OF: October 6, 2019 These funds represent the majority of the parish income needed to sustain the mission of St. Matthias. Thanks for all you do!

Finance and Stewardship Committees

Total # Envelopes 316 Total Contributions $26,424.25

Year to Date Total $313,628.80

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Below are prayers and acts of kindness from the Sunday, October 13, 2019 Twenty-eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time 7:30 am Mass—Church children’s weekly offerings: 9:00 am Mass with Liturgy of the Word with Children—Church 9:00 am Deaf Ministry Mass—Parish Center Chapel 10:00 am RCIA Inquiry—Steiger 7 11:00 am Mass—Wedding Anniversary Celebration—Church/Reception to follow in Steiger Hall 6:30 pm High School 9th-10th Gr Christian Formation—Steiger Hall

Monday, October 14, 2019 8:00 am Mass—Parish Center Chapel 7:00 pm Human Concerns Committee Mtg—Parish Office Dining Rm 7:00 pm Prayer Group—Steiger Hall

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 8:00 am Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion—Parish Center Chapel 3:15 pm Jr Handbells Practice—Church 5:30 pm Buildings and Ground Committee Mtg—Parish Office Conference Mtg Rm 2 7:00 pm Boy Scouts Court of Honor—Steiger Hall 7:00 pm Knights of Columbus Mtg—Steiger 7

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 8:00 am Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion—Parish Center Chapel 6:30 pm Lifelong Faith Formation Committee Mtg—Parish Office Dining Rm 7:00 pm Centering Prayer Group—Parish Center Living Rm

Thursday, October 17, 2019 8:15 am All School Mass—Church 5:30 pm 3R Committee Mtg—Parish Office Conference Mtg Rm 2 7:00 pm Boy Scouts Mtg—Scout Rm/Parish Center 7:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal—Church 8:00 pm A New Awakening Group—Parish Center

Friday, October 18, 2019 8:00 am Mass—Parish Center Chapel

First Reconciliation Blessing at 4pm Mass Catholic Memorial High School

Saturday, October 19, 2019 Applications for Incoming Freshmen are 8:30 am I ndividual Confessions —C hurch Due November 1st, 2019! 4:00 pm Mass—Church 5:00 pm First Reconciliation Parent/Student Mtg—Steiger 7 *If you have not already submitted your applications, they www.catholicmemorial.net Hospitality Sunday can be found online at and First Reconciliation Blessing at 9am and 11am Masses click on Apply Now! New Parishioner Sign up in Steiger Hall after all Masses *Registration for 8 th grade placement testing is chosen Sunday, October 20, 2019 Twenty-ninth Sunday In Ordinary Time by selecting your preferred date on the application. 7:30 am Mass—Church 9:00 am Mass with Liturgy of the Word with Children—Church Dates available are: (ASL Interpreted for Deaf) 10:00 am First Reconciliation Parent/Student Mtg—Steiger 7 Friday, November 8th, 2019 from 8:00-11:30 a.m. or 10:30 am K4-8th Grade Christian Formation—School Saturday, November 16th, 2019 from 8:00-11:30 a.m. 11:00 am Mass—Church 12:00 pm First Reconciliation Parent/Student Mtg—Steiger 7 *Applications are also available in the Admissions Office at Catholic Memorial.

For questions contact CMH Admissions at (262)542-7101 Readings for the week of October 13, 2019

Sunday: 2 Kgs 5:14-17/Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4/2 Tm 2:8-13/Lk 17:11-19 Monday: Rom 1:1-7/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4/Lk 11:29-32 From the Respect Life Ministry ! Tuesday: Rom 1:16-25/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5/Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday: Rom 2:1-11/Ps 62:2-3, 6-7, 9/Lk 11:42-46 “Each of us has a very precise starting moment, … the time Thursday: Rom 3:21-30/Ps 130:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6ab/Lk 11:47-54 at which the whole necessary and sufficient genetic Friday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b/Ps 145:10-11, 12-13, 17-18/Lk 10:1-9 information is gathered inside one cell, and this is the Saturday: Rom 4:13, 16-18/Ps 105:6-7, 8-9, 42-43/Lk 12:8-12 moment of fertilization.” Next Sunday: Ex 17:8-13/Ps 121:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8/2 Tm 3:14—4:2/Lk 18:1-8 -World renowned geneticist, the late Dr. Jerome Lejeune

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