December 31, 2017 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

FOR YOUR INFORMATION NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome to our parish and our community. To register, please introduce yourself to Fr. Chad Droessler after Holy Mass, pick up a registration form at the information table, visit our web site, or call the church office. For those who are interested in returning to the Catholic Church, please contact Father Chad Droessler.

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL (PreK-8th Grade) 4913 Schofield Street, Monona, WI 53716 Phone: (608) 222-8831 E-mail: secretary@ihm-school.org Web: www.ihmcatholicschool.org School Principal………... Mrs. Callie Meiller…………….. cmeiller@ihm-school.org

BAPTISM: May God bless our new parents! Please call the parish office to schedule the baptism of your child.

RCIA—ADULT FAITH FORMATION: Contact Kathy Marshall at 221-1521, ext. 308 or kmarshall@ihmparish.org.

MARRIAGE: Please contact Ivonne Blahnik 608-221-1521 x309 for wedding guidelines. Weddings must be scheduled with the pastor at least six months in advance.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Contact the parish office. For sacramental emergencies after office hours, call 1-608-620-5849.

VOCATIONS: Please contact Father Chad if you or someone you know would like to learn more about becoming a priest, religious brother or sister, or permanent deacon.

EAST MADISON SPANISH MASS - MISA EN ESPANOL: Sunday at 1:00 P.M., St. Peter Catholic Church, 5001 North Sherman Ave., Madison

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS: Send to bulletin@ihmparish.org on the Monday be-fore the following weekend.

Rev. Fr. Chad Droessler, Pastor

1-608-620-5849

Sisters of Mary, Morning Star-Convent

4905 Schofield Street,

Monona, WI 53716

608-224-0251

PARISH STAFF

Administrative Assistant……….…....Kathy Marshall

kmarshall@ihmparish.org

Parish Secretaries................ihmoffice@ihmpar ish.org

Jodi Murphy

(Mon.-Fri.) Bulletin, Office

Cindy Dukerschein

(Tue. and Wed.) Parish Records, Liturgy Schedules

Finance Manager…………….………..…..Bernie Heit

bheit@ihmparish.org

Pastoral Care/Wedding Coordinator..Ivonne Blahnik

iblahnik@ihmparish.org

Director of Music………..…… Catherine Henderson

chenderson@ihmparish.org

Faith Formation/Catechesis:

(Grades 1-6 and Families)…….…...……..Laura Soldner

lsoldner@ihmparish.org

(Middle/High School/Young Adults)…..Shane Reinbold

sreinbold@ihmparish.org

Maintenance Supervisor…………………Mike Hegge

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Monday through Thursday - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(Closed from 12-1 pm)

Fridays 9 a.m. to Noon

MASS SCHEDULE

Weekends Saturdays - 5:00 p.m.

Sundays - 8:00 a.m. & 10:15 a.m.

Weekdays Tuesdays & Thursdays -

8:30 a.m. Wednesdays & Fridays -

7:00 a.m.

HOLY DAY MASSES

Mass times for Holy Days of Obligation will be announced in the

bulletin.

CONFESSION SCHEDULE

30 minutes before weekday Masses 40 minutes before weekend Masses

5101 Schofield Street, Monona, WI 53716

(608) 221-1521 E-mail: ihmoffice@ihmparish.org

Web site: www.ihmcatholicparish.org

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December 31, 2017 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

Mass Intentions

My Dear Family of Faith,

I pray that your Christmas celebrations of the Nativity

of our Lord have been filled with great joy. Thank you so much

to everyone who sent or delivered cookies, candy, or gifts to me

and the parish staff. We have been enjoying them! Thank you

for your thoughtfulness!

The Christmas season continues this weekend as we

celebrate the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. The Holy Family perfectly models

the love and dedication God wills for all families. Even amidst their poverty and trials,

they trusted in God's plan and remained faithful to His will. On Monday we celebrate the

Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God. Because it falls on a Monday, it is not a

Holy Day of Obligation this year. However, it is still a very important day in the

Church's calendar, so we will have Holy Mass at 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 31, and

8:30 a.m. on Monday, January 1. What a beautiful and fitting way to continue the Christ-

mas celebration as we begin the new calendar year.

Secondly, as I mentioned in the December 17 bulletin, we will be conducting a

planning study, which is a continuation of a process that helped produce our parish mas-

ter plan prior to our Forward in Faith campaign. Now, as that campaign enters its final

months, we will be seeking your input before making any decisions regarding the long-

range plan for Immaculate Heart of Mary. Beginning this week, The Steier Group devel-

opment firm, will begin to conduct a comprehensive survey of the entire parish. They

will then compile this information and present it to our parish leadership.

In the coming days, all registered parishioners and non-parishioner school fami-

lies will be asked to share your thoughts regarding our needs, as well as determine the

feasibility of conducting a major fundraising effort. Your feedback will enable us to de-

termine potential support for the master plan projects. If we, as a faith community,

choose to move forward, the planning study will also provide us with information to

identify prospective campaign leaders and to establish a realistic campaign goal. At that

time, we will make an informed decision regarding the implementation of our master

plan.

I believe that this process is extremely important, and I encourage each and eve-

ry parish and school family to participate. Your input is valuable as we plan for the fu-

ture of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Parish.

God Bless,

Monday, January 1

10:15 a.m.

For the Seminarians of the

Madison Diocese

Tuesday, January 2

8:30 a.m.

† Walter Hill

Wed, January 3

7:00 a.m.

† Betty Wright

Thursday, January 4

8:30 a.m.

† Kay Sundberg Smith

Friday, January 5

7:00 a.m.

Vocations

Saturday, January 6

5:00 p.m.

† Julie and Tammy

Brunner

Sunday, January 7

8:00 a.m.

For the people of IHM

10:15 a.m.

† Catherine Francis

Neumaier

Sanctuary Lamp

in Honor of:

Keith Frederickson

From the

Pastor’s Desk

Special Announcement

Please be aware that I will be away beginning January 3 through the end of the

month. I will be available by e-mail, with limited access to voicemail. Priority will be

given to sacramental needs. Please note that the schedule for Holy Mass and other sac-

ramentals will not at all be affected. I am grateful to the visiting priests who have so

generously offered to help me out. Thank you for your patience during my absence.

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ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK

Monday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21

Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28

Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:29 -- 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34

Thursday: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42

Friday: 1 Jn 3:11-21; Ps 100:1b-5; Jn 1:43-51

Saturday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Mk 1:7-11 or Lk

3:23-28 [23, 31-34, 36, 38]

Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt

2:1-12

READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF DEC. 31

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.

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Thank you to those

parishioners and

businesses

who sponsor our

bulletin.

Week: 26 (Includes Christmas)

Our Weekly Offertory Goal $15,865.38

December 23-25 $33,082.15

EFT Weekly: $3,914.94

Total Offertory $36,997.09

Difference: $21,131.71

Offertory Goal YTD $412,500.00

Actual Offertory: $406,245.17

Difference -$6,254.83

Eric and Karen Laylan

Timothy and Stephanie Boegh and daughter Lainey

Mary Urquhart

Our prayers and sympathy to the

families and friends of:

Maureen Delaney

Marilyn Rindy

Eternal rest grant unto them,

O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them.

May the souls of the faithfully departed

through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Amen

WELCOME TO OUR PARISH FAMILY

Sunday, January 31

Choir Practice 9:30 a.m. CMR

Holy Day Vigil Mass 4:00 p.m. Church

Monday, January 1 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

Holy Mass 8:30 a.m. Church

Parish Office Closed

Tuesday, January 2

IHM School Resumes

Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m. CB

Wednesday, January 3

Eucharistic Adoration 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Chapel

No Religious Education

Thursday, January 4

Friday, January 5

Saturday, January 6

Scrip Sales After Holy Mass Church

Church Meeting Room, Marian Hall, Conference Room, Family Room, Church Basement, Rectory Basement

End of Calendar Year Giving

All contributions received by

the parish (or postmarked) on or

before December 31, 2017 will

appear on your 2017 tax state-

ment. Anything received (or

postmarked, if mailed) after Jan-

uary 1, 2018 will be recorded as

a 2018 donation. Thank you for

your generosity and for sharing your gifts of stewardship!

Thank you to all those who have returned their annual

stewardship commitments. If you haven't yet returned

yours, please make sure to do so soon!

Stewardship Reflection for Dec. 31, 2017 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

“...as the Lord has forgiven you, so you must forgive.”

Colossians 3:13

Forgiveness – one of the hardest things for people to do.

It’s amazing how long we can hold a grudge or be angry

with someone. As we celebrate the feast of the Holy Fam-

ily, take this opportunity to act in Stewardship and give

the gift of forgiveness to someone - maybe someone in

your family, maybe a friend, maybe a co-worker or neigh-

bor or, maybe yourself. Pick up the phone or text some-

one right now.

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Donation From: In Memory of: Dorothy Frederickson Keith N. Frederickson John and Mary Franklin Powell-Franklin Families Kathy Weber Donation Kenneth and Julie Brunner Donation Michael Mahoney Kathy Mahoney Michaeline Steffens Richard Steffens Michaeline Steffens Michael and Leona Faust Mr. and Mrs. Charles Steele Ivo and Anastasia Kronzer Mr. and Mrs. Craig Marvin Antone and Hilda Weiske Mr. and Mrs. Craig Marvin George and Mary Stoeberl Mr. and Mrs. Garry Marsh Ed and Mary Elskamp Mr. and Mrs. Garry Marsh Larry and Mary Ann Carson Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Taylor Joe Hastert Mr. and Mrs. Robert Guerin Bob and Rose Guerin Mr. and Mrs. Robert Guerin Leonard and Beatrice Dorst Mrs. Joseph Esser Joseph Esser Mrs. Virginia T. Bedner Francis and Kathleen Bedner Ms. Donna O'Kroley Donation Neal and Marie-Ange Kivi Donation Patricia Shedesky Richard Shedesky Patricia Shedesky Caroline Smith Patricia Shedesky Sara Smith Sean and Ashley Thoel Raymond and Eva Boll Sean and Ashley Thoel Theodore&Doris Kopanski Sean and Ashley Thoel Kris Clay Kopanski Sean and Ashley Thoel Al Johnston Stephen and Loretta Hilgers Clarence and Bertha Spink Stephen and Loretta Hilgers Neal Spink Stephen and Loretta Hilgers Werner and Marcella Hilgers Stephen and Loretta Hilgers Ted Hilgers Theresa Motisi Dominic Motisi Tom and Kathy Bier Kathy Mahoney Tony Motisi Shirley Beck Mr. and Mrs. Jacque Mitchen Donation Bob and Pat Meikle Donation Dr. and Mrs. Wm. Droessler Donation Dr. Eugene Walsh Jeanette R. Walsh Dr. Eugene Walsh Dr. Kim Walsh Mr. and Mrs. Rod Gallagher Marlie and Mathilda Gallagher Marian Croak Mocnik, Marinko,& Croak Families

2017 Christmas Flower Offerings

IHM Endowment Fund For Catholic Education

A recent gift to the IHM Endowment Fund for Catholic

Education was donated by Carole Skivers. Thank you!

World Day of Peace - January 1

The World

Day of Peace is held

on January 1, the

Solemnity of Mary,

Mother of God in the

Catholic Church.

The day was first ob-

served on January

1,1968.

World Day of Peace often has been an occasion on which

the Popes made magisterial declarations of social doc-

trine. The below paragraph is from the message of His

Holiness Pope Francis For the Celebration of the 51st

World Day of Peace - January 1, 2018:

"Peace to all people and to all nations on earth! Peace,

which the angels proclaimed to the shepherds on Christ-

mas night, is a profound aspiration for everyone, for each

individual and all peoples, and especially for those who

most keenly suffer its absence. Among these whom I con-

stantly keep in my thoughts and prayers, I would once

again mention the over 250 million migrants worldwide,

of whom 22.5 million are refugees. Pope Benedict XVI,

my beloved predecessor, spoke of them as 'men and

women, children, young and elderly people, who are

searching for somewhere to live in peace.' In a spirit of

compassion, let us embrace all those fleeing from war and

hunger, or forced by discrimination, persecution, poverty

and environmental degradation to leave their home-

lands."

For the complete message, visit

http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/messages/

peace.index.html.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

Get Away...As a Couple Are you look-

ing for a way to create a great start in

your relationship for the New Year? The

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Week-

end is a positive and personal experi-

ence. It offers married couples an oppor-

tunity to learn a technique of loving communication that

can be used throughout your marriage. It is a time to

share your feelings, hopes and dreams with each other.

Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming Worldwide

Marriage Encounter Weekends on Jan. 26-28 in

Brookfield, WI; Feb. 16-18 in Geneva, IL or March 16-18

in Madison, WI. Visit our website at:

alifetimeoflove.org or call (888) 574-5653.

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Epiphany House Blessing

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 Fam-

ily. This year we will celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord

on January 7.

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 prostrated them-

selves 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 numerals of the

current year serve as bookends. This year you would

write: 20+G+M+B+18

***There will be blessed chalk available on the weekend

of the Epiphany 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+18

Process to the other rooms of the house. Make the Sign

of the Cross. Sprinkle holy water as you enter each room.

Pray in each room. For example: “May this bedroom be a

quiet place of rest...” End with a song: possibly “We

Three Kings”

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

IHM School resumes on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018.

Enrollment for PreK through 8th Grade for the 2018-

19 school year begins on January 10! Call the school of-

fice for more details.

IHM School Open House and Family Fun Day to kick

off our celebration of Catholic Schools Week will take

place on Sunday, January 28, from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30

p.m.

Attention parents of children who will be entering

middle school in the 2018-19 school year! A Day in the

Life of a Middle Schooler will be held at IHM School on

January 9, 2018, beginning at 6 p.m.

For more information on Immaculate Heart of Mary

Catholic School, contact Mrs. Callie Meiller, Principal at

608-222-8831 or cmeiller@ihm-school.org.

Early Childhood Program Coming To IHM School!

Beginning in August 2018, IHM will be offering a brand

new Early Childhood program for 3 and 4 year old chil-

dren - full or half days, Monday through Friday. We are

excited to make this opportunity available.

Scrip

Scrip turns everyday shopping into cash for our school

through the use of retail gift cards to pay for everyday

purchases (like gas and groceries) rather than the usual

credit/debit card or other money. Although you do not

spend anything extra for your purchase, IHM School re-

ceives a percentage of each purchase. It is convenient and

easy, and helps support our students and families.

Scrip is available after Holy Mass on Jan. 6/7 and

Jan. 20/21, during school hours or at shopwithscrip.com

using enrollment code: DFBD1BB7477.

For questions call Anne 608-444-5997 or

Claire 608-658-2898, email scripihm@gmail.com.

IHM CATHOLIC SCHOOL

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Mark your Calendars!

The 2018 Winter Gala will be

held on February 10, from 5:30

p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the

Crowne Plaza Hotel. Plan on

coming to attend a wonderful

evening out, featuring cock-

tails, hors d'oeuvres a fabulous

selection of silent auction

items, socialization, dinner,

awards and dancing.

Make sure to return your RSVP as soon as possible to

reserve your seats. We are looking forward to a wonder-

ful evening of fun and socialization.

Silent Auction Donations Needed!

We are now accepting donations for our gala’s silent auc-

tion. We are in need of vacation packages, sports or event

tickets, hand-crafted items, specialty gift items. Contact

Ivonne Blahnik at the parish office (221-1521 ext. 309)

Sponsorship

Consider your business sponsoring this event with pro-

gram Advertisements, or an individual sponsor.

A Few of our Fabulous Auction Prizes

Coach Bag Purse

Lake Geneva Trip

6 Month YMCA Family Pass

A Week at a Log Cabin in Big Sky, Montana

Visit biddingforgood.com/ihmbenefit

IHM 2018 WINTER GALA

Catholic Herald

Each week the Catholic Herald gives its readers a Catho-

lic perspective on national and international news with

articles from Catholic News Service. The Catholic Herald

also keeps readers up to date locally with coverage of

events happening around the Diocese of Madison. Learn

more about your Catholic faith by reading the Catholic

Herald. If you do not subscribe but wish to receive the

Catholic Herald print in your home, contact the parish

office.

Winter Cold and Flu Season at Church

It is important during flu and virus sea-

son not to spread “the bug” at church. If

you are not feeling well, refrain from

shaking hands at the sign of peace.

One’s Sunday obligation is excused in

the matter of grave causes (i.e. personal

sickness or the care of the sick).

Winter Weather Cancellation Policy

If IHM School is closed due to winter

weather, all other programs, meetings

and activities will be closed on that day/

evening. Our goal is to keep everyone

safe!

Lost and Found

Are you missing any items you

might have left behind at

church? Please check our Lost

and Found box in the Usher's

Room! It might be there!

Family Formation K-6

Our first Family Formation session in 2018 will be

Wednesday, January 10. Sister Sophie Marie from the

Sisters of Mary, Morning Star will be our presenter. She

will speak on "The Call: Are you Listening? Vocations

and Holy Orders." Please contact Laura

at lsoldner@ihmparish.org with any questions.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

St. Anne's Altar Society

Please note there will be no bake sale

in January. The next bake sale will

be Feb. 3/4 and our next meeting is

Feb. 6. All members of St. Anne's

with last names beginning with N-Z

are asked to donate baked goods.

Thank you! Questions about St.

Anne’s, contact Gail Stuart at

608-221-0733.

ST. ANNE’S ALTAR SOCIETY

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St. Maria Goretti Pancake Breakfast

Sunday, Jan 7, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

5313 Flad Ave, Madison, 608-271-7421.

AREA EVENTS

Catholic Charities Aging Services

Adult Day Center - In-home health care with support

for medical conditions. Specific program for people with

dementia and Alzheimer's.

All Saints Neighborhood - Aging-in-place living options

for people age 55+. Apartments, condos, for active sen-

iors; assisted living and memory care facilities for those

who need more support or a nurse on-call 24/7.

CompanionCare and CompanionCare - Alzheimer 's

Trained Companions for persons who need help to live

independently. Specialized dementia care available.

Respite Care Team Ministry

Children Services - help kids who have developmental

delays, are in need of behavioral or mental health ser-

vices, are at-risk for alcohol abuse, and have been adopt-

ed.

Contact Catholic Charities at 608-826-8010.

SPECIAL NEEDS

Family Adoration

Our next gathering will be

Thursday, January 18 at

5:30pm. Following adoration,

stay and share a potluck dinner

in the Church Meeting Room!

Please contact Kelly Bond at

839-4312

or jkbond2@frontier.com if

you would like to be added to

our monthly email list. Please

join us! Last names please

bring

(NEW ASSIGNMENTS):

A-H Dessert, I-P Side dish, Q-Z Main dish (to feed 12-

15).

Weekly Eucharistic Adoration

Wednesdays - 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Begins after Holy

Mass in church and continues in the Adoration Chapel.

Questions call Janice at janicejmiller@hotmail.com or

206-7408.

Help and Healing for Post-abortion

Project Rachel and Rachel's Vineyard retreats offer com-

passionate and individual care for anyone hurting from

abortion. To talk with someone, contact Mary

608-221-9593 or rachel@straphael.org. Confidentiality

assured. www.madisondiocese.org/projectrachel

Word of Life - December 31, 2017

Your own quiet, patient presence can provide important

support as your loved one prepares emotionally and spir-

itually for his or her passing.

USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Caring for

Loved Ones at Life’s End,” www.usccb.org/respectlife

If you haven’t checked it out, we highly recommend it!

To register, go to formed.org and click 'Register'. Enter

your email and our parish code MQN4NG. Contact Craig

at cu@reagan.com if you have any questions.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Young Adults

IHM Young Adults is an open/drop-

in-group for those in their 20's and

30's interested in living and sharing

their Catholic faith. The group meets

approximately two times a month either for 1) fellowship/

social events, 2) faith information, or 3) service to others.

Facebook page: (IHM Young Adults) or join our email

list at YoungAdultsIHM@gmail.com to receive upcom-

ing announcements on events. Attention Young Adults! A

sign up table will be in the main church entrance the

weekend of Jan. 13/14. Stop by to sign up or get more

info!

IHM Catholic Resources Kiosk

Stop and check out our supply of books and resources to

help you grow in your faith! Located in the main church

entrance for your convenience. Please note the suggested

donation to cover the cost of the materials. We will con-

tinue to offer the Lighthouse Catholic CD's. Not finding

what you are looking for? Make sure to check out our

parish library, located in the Church Meeting Room.

PRAYER RESPECT LIFE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE