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OUR PARISH MISSION

“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teach-ing them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19

5101 Schofield Street | Monona, WI 53716 (608) 221-1521 | www.ihmcatholicparish.org

HOLY MASS SCHEDULE

Weekends Saturdays - 5:00 pm

Sundays - 8:00 am & 10:15 am

Weekdays Tuesdays & Thursdays - 8:30 am Wednesdays & Fridays - 7:00 am

Advent Saturdays - 8:30 am

CONFESSION SCHEDULE

30 Minutes Before Weekday Masses 40 Minutes Before Weekend Masses

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Thursday 9 am to 4 pm (Closed 12 pm to 1 pm) Friday - 9 am - 12 pm

...And whatever you do, in word

or in deed, do everything

in the name of the Lord Jesus,

giving thanks to God the Father

through Him…”

December 29, 2019 - Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

HOLY MASS INTENTIONS

Tuesday, December 31 – Holy Day Vigil

4 pm + Francis Swiggum

Wednesday, January 1 - Holy Day

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

9:00 am For the people of IHM

Thursday, January 2

8:30 am + Theresa Reinbold

Friday, January 3

7:00 am Increase in vocations to

priesthood and religious life

Saturday, January 4

5:00 pm + Jack Uselman

Sunday, January 5

8:00 am + Mergen & Fox families

10:15 am For the people of IHM

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Sanctuary Lamp Memorial For Week of December 30

Gene Fiedler

PASTOR

Rev. Fr. Chad M. Droessler 1-608-620-5849

PARISH STAFF

Administrative Assistant, RCIA Coordinator

Kathy Marshall, ext. 308 kmarshall@ihmparish.org

Parish Secretary ihmoffice@ihmparish.org

Jodi Murphy

Finance Manager Bernie Heit, ext. 310 bheit@ihmparish.org

Coordinator of Development Shane Reinbold, ext. 309 sreinbold@ihmparish.org

Pastoral Care, Wedding Coordinator Ivonne Blahnik, ext. 302 iblahnik@ihmparish.org

Coordinator of Liturgical Music Catherine Henderson, ext. 305

chenderson@ihmparish.org

Family Faith Formation

Laura Soldner, ext. 313 lsoldner@ihmparish.org

Catechesis Coordinator (Middle/High School)

Rebekah Scaperlanda (221-1777) rscaperlanda@ihmparish.org

Maintenance Supervisor Mike Hegge

IHM School Principal Callie Meiller (222-8831) cmeiller@ihm-school.org

Sisters of Mary, Morning Star

Convent - 4905 Schofield Street

Monona, WI 53716

608-224-0251

www.mariastellamatutina.com

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Christmas Poster Contest

Congratulations to Fourth Grader Audra (top poster) and First Grader Alaina (lower poster) Engelhart, winners of the Knights of Columbus Christmas poster contest.

Family Consecration This weekend, as we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family, the Knights of Columbus are leading a consecration of individuals and families to the Holy Fam-ily of Jesus, Mary and Joseph at all Holy Masses. They are providing prayer cards in the pews. As we approach the Feast of Epiphany, the Knights are encouraging all families to offer gifts to Jesus, through prayer fasting and other special offerings, to help each other grow in holiness.

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STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

Stewardship Reflection for December 29, 2019 - The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

“Wives, be subordinate to your husbands…Husbands, love your wives…Children, obey your parents in every-thing…Fathers, do not provoke your children.” (Colossians 3:18-21)

Pope Francis said that families, through their life of prayer and love, become "schools of true human growth." Being credible witnesses of Christian love, especially that of family members, exerts the most positive influence on our children. We are all children of God, let us pray and love each other as God, Our Father, does for us. 2019 Contributions to Immaculate Heart of Mary

Our annual statements of parish contributions for 2019 will be mailed to all parish households in Janu-ary. All contributions received by the parish (or if mailed, must be postmarked) by December 31, 2019. Anything received (or postmarked) after January 1, 2020 will be recorded as a 2020 donation. Thank you for your generosity in sharing your gifts of financial stewardship to help IHM carry out the mission en-trusted to us by Jesus. Annual IRA Distributions

If you are in your 70s, consider a gift to our parish from your IRA. Avoid taxes on a transfer of up to $100,000 from your IRA directly to IHM. Satisfy your required minimum distribution (RMD) for the year. Reduce your taxable income, even if you do not item-ize deductions. For more information, contact Bernie Heit at the parish office (221-1521, ext. 310)

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF DEC. 29 Monday: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Wednesday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Thursday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Friday: 1 Jn 2:29 — 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 Saturday: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42 Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12

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Our Weekly Offertory Goal December 14-15 Rec’d EFT Weekly: Total Offertory Difference: Offertory Goal YTD Actual Offertory Rec’d Difference:

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Sunday, December 29 Feast of the Holy Family KC’s Consecration to Holy Family Monday, December 30 Tuesday, December 31 - New Year’s Eve Office closed pm Holy Day Mass 4:00 p.m, Wednesday, January 1 - Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Office closed No Eucharistic Adoration Holy Day Mass 9:00 a.m. Thursday, January 2 IHM School Classes resume Choir Rehearsal 6:30 pm Church SVdP Meeting 7:00 pm CMR Friday, January 3 First Friday Communion Visits Saturday, January 4 CMR-Church Mtg. Rm., CR-Conference Rm., RB-Rectory Bsmt., MH-Marian Hall

Give Your “First Fruits” Back to God To Parish……....5% To Diocese…….1% To Charities…...4%

Remember the Church in your memorial and your will.

SACRAMENTAL CELEBRATIONS Congratulations and God’s Blessings to:

Lilliana Bock Baptized into God’s Church family at IHM on Sunday, December 22

$15,384.62

$9,662.91 $2,875.25

$12,538.16 -$2,846.46

$384,615.38 $337,151.36 -$47,464.03

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Happy New Year!

IHM School resumes on Thursday, January 2nd. Please keep our staff and students in your prayers as we con-tinue this school year. Watch the bulletin for upcoming events in 2020!

Call Us For A Tour!

If you’d like to know more about IHM Catholic School, give us a call and we’d be happy to give you a tour and more information!

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IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY

CATHOLIC SCHOOL PreK-8th Grade Mrs. Callie Meiller, Principal

Email: cmeiller@ihm-school.org 4913 Schofield Street, Monona, WI 53716

Phone: (608) 222-8831 Web: www.ihmcatholicschool.org

SAVE THE DATE!

Mark Your Calendars for the IHM 8th Annual Benefit Dinner and Dance - February 14, 2020 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Sun Prairie This night is sure to be a great time - full of fun, food, and fellowship. Watch the mail for your invitation and further details.

SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD

(Holy Day of Obligation) Mass Times Tuesday, December 31—New Year’s Eve 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 1—New Year’s Day 9:00 a.m. Parish Office Hours Monday, December 30 9:00 a.m. to Noon Tuesday, December 31 9:00 a.m. to Noon Wednesday, January 1—New Year’s Day Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Closed

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Epiphany House Blessing—January 5, 2020 There is an ancient custom among Christians to do a house blessing on Epiphany, recalling the visit of the Magi. It is done on the 12th day of Christmas. The 12th day of Christmas is January 6; however, Epiphany is celebrated on the Sunday after the Feast of the Holy Family. This year we will celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord on January 5.

The custom of blessing homes on this day seems to be linked to the Gospel: “and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary, his mother. They pros-trated themselves and did Him homage.” Mt. 2:11a, b

As part of the blessing, the initials of the traditional names of the Magi: Gaspar (or Caspar), Melchior, and Balthasar, are inscribed and connected with crosses in white chalk on the inside door frame. The numer-als of the current year serve as bookends. This year you would write: 20+G+M+B+20

***Blessed chalk will be available next weekend in the narthex of the church.

TRADITIONAL HOME BLESSING (Gather your family at your front door)

OPENING PRAYER: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came to be through Him, and without Him nothing came to be.” ~John 1:1-3a

“And the Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us, and we saw His glory, the glory as of the Father's only Son, full of grace and truth.” ~John 1:14

PRAY: May God bless all those who enter and leave this house.

Make the Sign of the Cross with holy water on the doorway. Write the following in chalk on the lintel (header) of the door frame: 20+G+M+B+20

Christmas Flower Memorials Thank you to everyone who provided memorial donations towards the Christmas flowers for our church. Additional memorials will be listed in future bulletins. From In Memory Of Tim & Shirley Diedrich Mr. & Mrs. Diedrich Tim Goomas Spiro & Athena Stathudakis Tim Goomas Thomas & Helen Goomas Tim Goomas Irene Stambulas Tim Goomas Mike Stathos Tom & Sharon Coffey Gallippi & Coffey Families Tom and Therese Ladell Ladell Families Tony Motisi Dominic Motisi Tony Motisi Theresa Motisi Tony Motisi Shirley Motisi Veronica Mack Hilary Mack Family Wendy Patterson Kay Lee Wendy Patterson Rose Lee William & Elizabeth Rice Robert & Rebecca McDermott Matthew & Monica Connolly Maria Del Valle A. Matthew & Monica Connolly Carmen Carazo T. Matthew & Monica Connolly Mario Del Valle C. Matthew & Monica Connolly Paula Del Valle C. Matthew & Monica Connolly Greg Stong Matthew & Monica Connolly Bruce Stong Matthew & Monica Connolly F. Jack Connolly Matthew & Monica Connolly Ozz Young Matthew & Monica Connolly Victor Arce Arce Matthew & Monica Connolly Daisy Sibaja C. Matthew & Monica Connolly Pedro Arce S. Matthew & Monica Connolly Christopher Lang A. Matthew & Monica Connolly Arturo Quiros Umana Matthew & Monica Connolly Joan, Nena, Julia Berta Matthew & Monica Connolly Sibaja Cordero Amy Magnor Fiscus Family Bernice Anderson Adam and Mumm Family Diane Hottenstein Lorraine Hottenstein Dick and Jeanne Femrite Otto, Connie and Jim Kaiser Dick and Jeanne Femrite Gerald and Dorothy Femrite John and Mary Franklin Powell and Franklin Families Marcia Goldberg Goldberg & Stauffacher Families Marvin Fruth Joseph John Fruth Mary Blaser Joe Blaser Mary Lou Hardy Gary and Rich Hardy Michael Ptaszynski Art and Virgina Ptaszynski Michael Ptaszynski Louis and Edna Zeismeir Michael Ptaszynski Patsy Ptaszynski Mrs. Philip Croak Philip Croak Richard and Joan Martinelli Joe and Mia Martinelli Richard and Joan Martinelli Edward and Mary Brockman DONATIONS Gary and Ruth Gillette Kevin Meyers Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Koclanes

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EVENTS OF INTEREST A Personal Journey from Islam to Catholicism, with Fariba Roughead

Monday, January 13, 7 PM Holy Name Heights

Fariba is a convert from Islam to Catholicism and will share her per-sonal testimony to facilitate interfaith dialog. Following the model of New Evangelization, as encouraged by the Magisterium and modeled by Saint John Paul II, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and Pope Francis, Fariba’s intention is to deepen mutu-al understanding and respect, the first essential step to evangelization. Attention Young Adults!

SPIRITUS is seeking Catholic young adults, 21-29 years of age, to join the SPIRITUS mis-sionary team this August. SPIRI-TUS ignites the faith in thou-sands of young Catholics through retreats and parish youth ministry each year! Mis-sionaries live in community and travel to parishes and schools throughout Wisconsin;

they receive training, formation, spiritual direction, lodging, food, a monthly allowance, health insurance and a $2,000 stipend upon completion of the 9-month program. It is a unique opportunity to serve our Lord and help young Catholics grow in faith. Visit www.spiritusministries.org, contact Rachel at recruiter@spiritusministries.org, or (920) 722-8918 x113 for more information. IHM Endowment Fund for Catholic Education

Your gift to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Endow-ment Fund provides a long-term gift for Catholic edu-cation at IHM. Please visit our parish website (ihmcatholicparish.org), click on the Stewardship tab, and then select IHM Endowment Fund for Catholic Education for more information. Catholic Books and CD’s—New Titles Available!

Visit the kiosk in the main church entrance to find resources that help us learn and grow in the Catholic faith. They also make great gifts!

SANCTITY OF LIFE APOSTOLATES Luke House Community Meal Program

This apostolate serves evening meals the 4th Wednesday of the month at a community meal site on the near east side of Madison. IHM is committed to helping provide all the components of the meal as well as the manpower to serve the meals each month. If you are looking for a way to be involved by donating a portion of the meal (delivered to IHM) or help serve at Luke House, please contact Cathy or Don Bernards at 226-9932 or bernards@chorus.net.

Healing From Abortion

Whether recent or long ago, Hope and Healing from this heartfelt sorrow is possible. For confidential care, contact Project Rachel at 608-221-9593 or 608-821-3177. Visit madisondiocese.org/rachel or madisondiocese.org/projectrachel. Upcoming healing retreats in 2020: March 13-15 or November 13-15.

VOCATIONS Sisters of Mary Morning Star—New CD Stop by the convent to buy the sisters’ NEW CD of medi-tative prayer vigil songs, “Be My Light” for a great Christ-mas Gift! Call ahead to place your order (608-224-0251). Chosen and Called

Prayer and discussion with Fr. Greg, Sisters of Mary Morning star, or the Schoenstatt Sisters, regarding life as a religious.

January 22, 2020 - 7:00PM to 8:30PM Sacred Heart, Reedsburg, WI

March 4, 2020 - 7:00PM to 8:30PM Holy Rosary Church, Darlington, WI Quo Vadis (Where Are You Going?) Men’s Discernment

Interested in discovering God’s call for your life? Join Fr. Greg for prayer, talks, discussion, food, and fun! Holy Name Heights, 702 South High Point Road, Madison, WI, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays, Feb. 14, March 13, April 10, May 8. Questions, contact Rev. Gregory Ihm at 608-821-3095 or Lorie Ballweg at 608-821-3089.

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PARISH NOTES St. Gianna's Hour for Moms

Our book study for Moms continues to gather Thurs-day’s at 9:30 a.m. in the Church Meeting Room. Chil-dren are welcome! Please call/text Anastasia at (608) 358-0677 or Jenny at (920) 475-6930 with any ques-tions. We will NOT be meeting on January 2, and will resume getting together on January 9. The First Friday Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus The Sacred Heart of Jesus is an image of the great love Jesus has for us. The First Friday devotion is a special devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The entire purpose of this devotion is to draw us clos-er to the heart of Christ and the divine love that burns for each of us.

Fr. Chad, Ivonne Blahnik and the IHM Ministry to the Homebound are dedicated to bringing Jesus in the Sacrament of Holy Communion on First Fridays to those who are sick or homebound, and are unable to come to church. This will take place on January 3. If you or someone you know would like to receive Holy Communion on First Fridays, or if you are interested in becoming a Communion Minister to the Home-bound, please contact Ivonne Blahnik, Pastoral Care Coordinator at 608-221-1521, ext. 302, or iblah-nik@ihmparish.org.

Winter Cold and Flu Season

It is important during flu and virus season not to spread “the bug” at church. If you have been ill, please refrain from shaking hands at the Sign of Peace. Please note that if you are running a fever or have a contagious illness, you are not

required to attend Holy Mass. However, you are en-couraged to watch a televised Mass, offer prayers or read the Sunday readings. Please use discretion when it comes to sickness. A simple cold is not a reason to miss Mass, but taking measures not to spread your cold is appreciated.

IHM Memorial Day Backyard Bash Parish Festival It is the time of year when we begin planning and look-ing ahead to our Memorial Day parish festival. This year we are facing a dilemma. Many of our long-time volun-teers are no longer able to continue the work that goes into preparing and organizing this annual event. We are in need of new people to provide the leadership and support to keep our Backyard Bash a fun and successful community event and fundraiser for our parish. Below is a list of our needs: 1. Event Chairperson (or Co-chairs) 2. Raffle Chairperson/s 3. White Elephant Sale Coordinator 4. Food and Beer Tent chairs 5. Entertainment Coordinator If you feel God is calling you to become involved within our parish, please pray about and consider involvement in our Memorial Day festival. We have a great team of volunteers who do a wonderful job, but they need help. If you are interested or would like to know more, contact Kathy Marshall at the parish office: 608-221-1521 or kmarshall@ihmparish.org. Thank you!