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313 E. WALL S TREET • JANESVILLE, WISCO NSI N 53545 -3047
December 17, 2017 • Third Sunday of Advent
Rectory 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 Edna Thorp…………….(608) 752-5559
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 Jesus Christ. Through worship, the sacraments, fellowship, evangelization and outreach, we will share the word of Christ in our community. -Mission Statement
Nativity Mary of
News & Notes School News
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St. Mary School Kevin Lehr & Caitlin Schumacher
November 4, 2017
2018 Calendars -
Please pick up a “Twentieth Century Saints” 2018 calendar, located in the church vestibule.
A very special “THANK YOU” to McDonald Law Office for generously donating these calendars again this year.
SCRIP REMINDER …..
SCRIP puts your regular shopping dollars to work supporting your parish and school with over fifty retailers ….. grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants, department stores, hardware stores, movie theaters, spas and more! SCRIP cards are always available in the school office and after Mass twice per month ….. this weekend, December 16th/17th. Don’t forget to pick up your SCRIP before you do your holiday shopping!
Knights of Columbus Breakfast
Please join us! Sunday December 17th from 9-11 am in the Church Hall. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, toast and potatoes. All you can eat $5.00. Proceeds benefit charity.
Marriages
Alexander Hansch & Kelly Ryan November 25, 2017
Join in the Song!!!
You are invited to be part of the choir for the Christmas Eve 4:00 PM Mass
Only one practice left, Saturday, December 23rd.
Students will be part of the choir which will sing before and during the 4:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass on Sunday, December 24th.
Questions?? Contact Bob Craig 752-7861 extension 17
It was a busy week for the St. Mary school kids! The first graders have been “traveling all around the world,” visit-ing a new country every day and the preschoolers had an awesome gingerbread house day with many families attending and working together. The entire school is working hard to prepare for the Christmas Show, “Paint the Town December.” Our student athletes have been competing in end of season volleyball tournaments and did very well, particularly the 8th grade team! Athletics are now over until January when basketball will start. Upcoming Events: 12/20: Mass at 8:15 – All are welcome! 12/20: St. Mary’s Christmas Program (at 1:00 and 6:00) Please come! 12/21: Band and Strings Christmas Concert (at 1:30 and 7:00) Please come! 12/21: Last day of classes 12/22 – 1/2 : Christmas Break
Ministers are still needed for the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses. Please sign up in the vestibule of church or if you are a current minister, online using our Ministry web system at: http://www.ministryschedulerpro.com/?user=stmarysparish. This is also accessible thru our own website: www.nativitymary.org
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Third Sunday of Advent
John answered them, "I baptize with water; but there is one among you whom you do not recognize, the one who is coming after me, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to untie." - Jn 1:26-27
************************************************************** "There is one ... coming after me, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to untie." Untying sandal straps was no prestigious job. In the days of John the Baptist, those straps would have been especially unpleasant to deal with. Besides the usual odors that accompany sockless leather footwear, there would have been the grime and dirt from the sandy roads and paths that swirled around the people who went everywhere on foot. Taking off someone's shoes upon their arrival was the task of the lowly servants. So when John says he's unworthy of doing this task for the "one who is coming after me," he is putting himself in a very humble position. And rightly so. John realizes that the Christ-the Anointed One, the Messiah-is so far above him, so far above any of us, that we are truly unworthy of him. Indeed, the Son of God is not just the greatest of men; he is God-made-man and in his presence we most appropriately should bow in humble homage. Yet this God chose to stoop down to our human level and walk among us. He chose to get his sandals dirty. And still today he chooses to allow us to encounter him as a friend and companion. But as John reminds us by his example, this encounter with the Lord is not the result of our own merits or accomplish-ments. We are sinners who stand in need of Christ's help. But thanks be to God, he is always willing to extend this help to us. As St. Paul says in today's epistle, "May the God of peace make you perfectly holy." Indeed it is God who does the perfecting, not us by our own power. So let us approach the Lord this Advent season with a spirit of hopeful humility, trusting that God alone can make us worthy of welcoming his Son.
Scripture Focus on Faith
Readings for Sunday, December 17, 2017 Third Sunday of Advent Is 61:1-2a, 10-11 / 1 Thes 5:16-24 / Jn 1:6-8, 19-28
Readings for Next Sunday, December 24, 2017 Fourth Sunday of Advent 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 / Rom 16:25-27 / Lk 1:26-38
Please Pray For Our Parishioners:
Barbara Allen, Bill, Bill Bever, Noah Cotter,
Jeanette Durant, Linda Fredell,
LeeAnn Gilligan, Gerri, Jackie H., Geraldine Hilt,
Alice Jensen, Robert McCann, Cory Musil,
Brenda Porter, Max Rammer,
Madelynn Schieve, Colleen Schroeder,
Kelly Dooley Trewartha, Peter Weirich,
Lola Williams, Avalon Widner, Lucille Willegal
Sacraments
Anointing of the Sick:
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 Please call anytime if you would like to discuss Catholicism and see how joining the Church may offer you a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.
Catholic Women’s Club Contact Jan Bier at 752-4387 for more information.
Knights of Columbus Meetings held 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm. Contact Greg Kraft at 754-5615 for more information.
Bulletin Deadline Fridays at 12:00 noon. Please contact the Rectory at 752-7861.
Traveling Chalice
This week the Traveling Chalice
will be hosted by St. Mary School fifth grade students.
Any questions regarding our Traveling Chalice program may
be directed to: Colleen at 868-6386 OR
Would You Like A Pastoral Visit?
REMINDER: If you, a family member or someone you know
is confined or hospitalized and would benefit from a pastoral
visit, please contact your parish office and let them 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.
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What’s Happening
Support ECHO at a Jets Game! Thursday, December 28th at 7 PM Janesville Jets vs. Minnesota Magicians More than just hockey ….. Food, Beverages, In-game contests,
Music & Sing-Along, Light Show, Giveaways, 50/50 Raffle, Post-game Skate & More! Tickets are $9 ($3 to benefit ECHO). Call to reserve your tickets beforehand and be sure to mention you want to benefit ECHO. For questions call 608-752-5387.
ECHO Christmas Dinner
Monday, December 25th 11 am-1 pm at St. William Catholic Church 1820 Ravine Street, Janesville Open to the entire community ….. Please join us! Call 754-5333 or 921-5900 for delivery, transportation or any questions.
Praying Scripture
Around the country, parish
Bible study groups, small
Christian communities, and
other faith sharers have
rediscovered a simple, insightful way to hear and
experience the Word of God
with one another through an ancient prayer form
called lectio divina.
During Advent, on Friday’s – December 1, 8, 15,
and 22 – at 1:00 – 2:30 pm Sr. Connie will be
teaching anyone who desires to learn how to pray
using Sunday’s Scripture readings using a lectio
divina process. The sessions will be held in St.
Patrick’s Church. Registration is not required
but is helpful for planning for the number of
handouts. To register or get information call Sr.
Connie at 563-0783.
Bishop Robert Barron’s newest study program: David the King begins January 4th at St. William’s Chapel, Thursdays from 8:30-10 AM. For more information, or to sign up call Mary MacPherson (608) 755-0306 or email [email protected].
The Dare to Dream Book Club will meet six times each reading year. We will meet on the first Monday night during the months of September, November, January, March, and May to discuss the books. For January 2018 we will be reading “Beautiful Mercy: Experiencing God’s Unconditional Love So We Can Share It with Others.” This book contains articles by clergy, the Pope and Religious Theologians on the Corporal and Spiritual Works
of Mercy. The book can be purchased
at DynamicCatholic.com for a minimal price. Meetings will be held in the Church Hall at 6:30 PM. Please call Kathleen Hookham 608-752-7861 or email [email protected] or Colleen Szerlong at 608-608-6386 or [email protected].
Men’s Silent Preached Retreat February 2-4, 2018
Consider spending a weekend at the beautiful Redemptorist Retreat Center in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Join men from our parish for renewal, reflection, fellowship, peace and quiet time with our Lord.
Pick up a brochure and check out the retreat poster at the church entrance.
Donation: $205.00 includes room, board & materi-als. Carpooling is available.
Please call Santo Carfora with any questions or to register at 756-1815 or contact the retreat center at (262) 567-6900.
Lessons & Carols with the Madison Diocesan Choir
Holy Name Heights 702 South High Point Rd in Madison
Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 4:00 pm with the blessing of the restored Aeolian Skinner Organ; Most Reverend Robert C. Morlino, presiding. Please bring a non-perishable food item to share with the Multicultural Center Food Pantry.
Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 4:00 pm with Scripture & carols celebrating the Epiphany of the Lord. A freewill offering to support the Diocesan Choir will be accepted.
What’s Happening
St. Elizabeth’s Nursing Home is in need of volunteers. We are looking for caring and compassionated individuals to be a part of the St. Elizabeth Home Family. While answering phones, greeting visitors and visiting with our residents you are able to be a positive presence in our Home and a ray of sunshine to brighten our
resident’s days. You can volunteer with a friend or by yourself, weekly or monthly, whatever fits your schedule. Please contact Emily Linsley at (608) 752-6709 to set up your orientation. We thank you for your service and look forward to welcoming you to our family!
Christ gave us a great gift of himself on Christmas. He calls us to give of ourselves to everyone, especially our spouse. Attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend and learn how to be the best gift you can be for your spouse. Sign up today to attend one of the following weekends: Jan. 26-28, 2018 in Brookfield, WI; Feb. 16-18 in Geneva, IL or March 16-18 in Madison, WI. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit our website at: alifetimeoflove.org or call (888) 574-5653.
Advent Pondering Poem
There in the wintry forest the wind blows
a flock of snowflakes like a shepherd,
and many a fir-tree guesses how soon it will be
pious with holy lights, and listens.
Towards the white path it stretches out its
branches, ready and braving the wind and
growing toward that one Night of Glory.
—Rainer Maria Rilke
Texas Roadhouse in Janesville would like to invite you in every Sunday for a special offer. Present a copy of the church bulletin to your server. 10% of your bill will be donated to Nativity of Mary!
The Parish Nurse Ministry at St. John Vianney is seeking information to evaluate an interest for a bereavement program. They are asking for feedback from members of our church community: Do you feel there is a need for additional bereavement support from the parish community?
Yes No Would you have an interest in attending a gathering related to bereavement?
Yes No Would transportation be an issue for you to attend?
Yes No Is there a way that your parish community could support you
more effectively in your grief journey? Yes No
What ongoing support do you feel you would benefit from
related to bereavement?
written materials
a group setting
one on one visits
Other comments related to bereavement/grief? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Please return this slip to the Parish Nurse Ministry via the collection basket, the parish office or mail to:
Parish Nurse Ministry SJV Parish Center 1245 Clark Street Janesville, WI 53545
Mass Intentions = Living Sunday, December 17 8:30 AM John Donagan 10:30 AM Parishioners of Nativity of Mary Monday, December 18 No Mass Tuesday, December 19 12:10 PM Wolf & Reuter Families Wednesday, December 20 8:15 AM Mary Lou Hainstock Thursday, December 21 8:15 AM Alfred and Mary Ann Bier Friday, December 22 8:15 AM Hartzell Kas Saturday, December 23 4:30 PM Parishioners of Nativity of Mary Sunday, December 24 8:30 AM Jennifer and Patrick J. Finn, Arthur Jacobs 4:00 PM Jack & Claire Damrow 6:00 PM Marcy Marklein
ALL ACTIVITIES ARE OPEN TO MEMBERS
OF ANY PARISH IN THE CLUSTER
December 16-17 Monthly Blood Pressure Screening, St. John Vianney, after Mass December 16-17 Blest Art, St. John Vianney, after Mass Dec 17 9-11 AM Knights of Columbus Breakfast, Nativity of Mary, Church Hall December 18 11:00 AM Centering Prayer, Nativity of Mary, Nativity House December 19 10:30 AM Faith Sharing, Nativity of Mary, Church Hall December 19 Noon—5:00 PM Adoration, St William, 5 PM Benediction December 19 6-7 PM Adoration, St. John Vianney December 20 9:00 AM Women’s Scripture Study, St. John Vianney, Marian Hall December 21 9 AM-3 PM Adoration, St. Patrick December 22 8:45-9:45 AM Holy Hour (Adoration), Nativity of Mary December 23 5—7 PM Bingo, St. Patrick
Cluster Corner
Monday, December 18 11:00 AM Centering Prayer, Nativity House Tuesday, December 19 10:30 Faith Sharing Group, Church Hall 5:00-6:00 PM Reconciliation, Church Wednesday, December 20 7:00 PM Choir Practice Friday, December 22 8:45 AM Holy Hour (Adoration), Church Saturday, December 23 9:30-10:30 AM Reconciliation, Church 10:30-12:00 Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Church
Parish Event Calendar
Monday 12/18
Tuesday
Wednesday Thursday Friday
Saturday
4th Sunday Advent
and Christmas Eve
12/24
Nativity of Mary 12:10 pm 8:15am
8:15 am 8:15 am
4:30 pm 8:30 am 4:00 & 6:00 pm
St. John Vianney 8:15 am 5:15 pm 8:15 am 8:15 am
8:15 am
5:00 pm 7:00 & 9:00 am 4:00 & 10:30 pm
St. Patrick 5:15 pm 8:05 am
8:05 am 8:05 am
4:00 pm 6:00 pm
en Español
7:30 & 10:00 am 4:00 & 7:30 pm
St. William 5:15 pm 8:30 am
7:30 am
7:30 am
4:00 pm
9:30 am 4:00 & 10:00 PM
St. Mary’s Hospital Janesville
St. Elizabeth Nursing Home
3:30 pm 7:00 am 7:00 am 7:00 am 7:00 am 9:15 am
St. Elizabeth Manor Footville
9:15 am 9:15 am 9:15 am 9:15 am 11:00 am
Nativity of Mary The Nativity of the Lord
Christmas Eve 4:00 & 6:00 PM Christmas Day 10:00 AM
