2016—2017 Annual Report

Holy Rosary Parish Mission Statement

We, the people of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of Pompeii Parish, are called to be an active

parish community. As a welcoming community, we share together the Eucharist and are

formed by the Word of God. As we draw ourselves closer to Him, we spiritually enrich each

other, serve our parish family, and evangelize to the larger community through witness and

service. Building on our cultural, immigrant heritage, we are supported by our rich Marian

traditions. We form leaders for today and tomorrow by supporting the Kenosha religious and

Catholic education programs, thus providing for all generations.

Our Lady of the Holy Rosary

of Pompeii Parish

Pastor...Fr. William Hayward, MIC*

Contact: 262-652-2771 ext. 216

Parochial Vicar… Fr. Allen Alexander, MIC

Contact: 262-652-2771 ext. 211

Deacon...Deacon Dan Burmeister

Contact: burmeisterd@archmil.org

Trustees…

Dominic Lenci, Secretary*

Contact: 262.945.6756

Laurie Staves, Treasurer*

Contact: 262-358-4946

*The Pastor and Trustees also serve on the Pastoral and Finance Councils

Staff...

Rebecca Mitchell , Director of Administrative Services

Contact: 262-652-2771 ext. 213

Darlene Cleveland, Administrative Assistant

Contact: 262-652-2771 ext. 210

Kathy DelConte, Director of Religious Education

Contact: 262-652-2771 ext. 230

Rose Marie DelConte, Director of Liturgical Music

Contact: 262-551-7415

Your Parish Leadership

Pastoral Council is a visioning body of the parish along with the

two trustees and the pastor. Members are elected for a three

year term. All practicing, active members of the parish are

welcome to run for this important council. Members also serve as

liaisons to parish ministries.

Mark Bennet, Chair

Dan Istvanek, Secretary

Sandi Ambrosini, Finance Council Liaison

JoEllyn Storz, Stewardship Commission Liaison

Carol Zumpano, Prayer & Worship Committee Liaison

Laura Burnett Shoemaker, Personnel Committee Liaison

Terri Wojtak, Human Concerns Efforts

Mark Lois, Human Concerns Efforts

Welcome Newly Elected Council Members:

JoEllyn Storcz, Sandi Ambrosini, Carol Zumpano

Finance Council assists the Pastor with parish financial budget

matters such as revenues, resources, investments and stewardship. This council works closely with the Pastoral Council and other parish ministries to make recommendations regarding both financial and stewardship resources.

Karen Matteucci, Chair

Dear Holy Rosary Congregants and Friends, I hear it sometimes “I felt very welcome here” or “I enjoyed your hospitality”. For two years the Synod initiatives of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee have encouraged the Parish Churches in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee to practice hospitality. It seems like such a simple thing to do: smile at people, shake hands, welcome newcomers, ask an individual his or her name, say things like “I’m glad you are here.” With that challenge we have been doing several things here at Holy Rosary to grow hospitality among us:

A greeting before Mass by one of our Lectors who says “welcome,”

I always say “I’m glad you are here” before I begin my sermon – and I really am glad you are here,

Greeters before Mass. Awesome folk who stand outside the Church, open the doors and say “welcome to Holy Rosary”,

Occasionally an invitation to stand and introduce yourself before Mass begins,

For people who join our church – an interview with me to share our parish experiences,

Introducing new members in the bulletin,

Leadership and initiatives through the Hospitality Committee and the Stewardship Commission.

Might I ask us all to do similar things. People might visit a church because it is nearby, or it has good music, or they like the preaching, or there are good events. People join a Church because they feel welcome. God welcomes us, we welcome each other.

We Pray Together We Build Community Together We Give Back Together

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100% of financial stewardship supports our Parish Mission.

Holy Rosary Ministries—Sharing Your Time & Talent

YOUR Parish, YOUR Family, YOUR Responsibility

All of our ministries are sustained by your generosity and commitment to our parish community. We encourage parishioners to spend a couple of hours each month sharing their talents in gratitude for the gifts they have been given.

BUILDING & GROUND Efforts Contact: Kevin Elrod 262-551-7565 HUMAN CONCERNS Efforts Contact: Don and Char Lois 262-551-7366; Contact: Kathy Robers (Shalom Soup Kitchen only) 262-818-4110 PRAYER & WORSHIP Committee – Helps to organize prayer and liturgical celebrations, fostering the ministries of the Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Altar Servers, Ushers and Adult Choir. Contact: Drew Kuffel 262-652-3180 or Rectory 262-652-2771 CHOIR—Helps to enrich, inspire, motivate, and engage the community in hymns and sacred songs in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist and other liturgical celebrations. Contact: Rose Marie DelConte (Adult Choir only) 262-551-7415 BEREAVEMENT Ministry– Offers support to families who are experiencing the death of a loved one. May assist Pastor and family

with planning the funeral liturgy, attend the service, lead prayers if asked and continue to support/visit the family after the funeral if

requested. Contact: Rectory 262-652-2771

HOSPITALITY Efforts – Helps to welcome and orients new parishioners to the parish in order to build a strong sense of community

and belonging as well as form parishioners in the practice of stewardship of time, talent and treasure. Publicizes and promotes the

parish ministerial activity through various means in order to inform and invite parishioners to participate.

Contact: Rectory 262-652-2771

MISSION LADIES – Group meets weekly on Thursday mornings to hand make articles for donation to missions, nursing homes and

parish fundraisers. Contact: Carolina Aiello 262-552-0915 or Rectory 262-652-2771

ROSARY MAKERS – Volunteers help spread the devotion to Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary by making rosaries for anyone in our

parish, missions, and the military. To join this effort contact Mary Messerlie at 262.605.0251.

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STEWARDSHIP EVENTS

The following are MAJOR annual events that provide financial resources to support our parish mission. Many hands are needed & we invite you to join your parish family and volunteer for one or all of these.

AUGUST – HOLY ROSARY FESTIVAL – Volunteers plan, organize and execute a large and exciting three day summer festival on

parish grounds. There are enough volunteer hours to have EVERY parish member participate during the event. Contact: Ron Caronti 262-605-8748

FALL – AUTUMN FEST – Volunteers facilitate this one day fundraising event. The event ticket includes a chance to win cash and

a complimentary Italian chicken dinner. Also part of the day are basket raffles, craft and bake sales, and Holy Rosary’s very own “Turkey Twirl”. Contact: Rectory 262-652-2771

SPRING – TASTE OF HOLY ROSARY – We share the great culinary traditions of our Parish ethnicities.

Contact: Dennis Garafol at 815-519-5608

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We Offer A Prayerful and Active Parish Life

HOLY ROSARY PRAYS THE ROSARY The Rosary is a wonderful gift, heaven sent, to help Christians mediate on great events in the life of Jesus and Mary. We encourage all our members to pray the Rosary daily. There are several gatherings throughout the course of the year with opportunities to pray the Rosary together.

Before the Daily Mass. The Rosary starts at approximately 6:00 am - Monday through Friday.

October and May Devotions. We gather in Church on Tuesday of October and May at 6:30 pm to pray the Rosary.

Fatima Rosary. Beginning in May and concluding in October we gather on the 13th of these months, outside the convent’s Pieta statue to pray the Rosary.

Before the 8:00 Sunday Mass. At approximately 7:30 the Rosary is prayed before Mass. BIBLE STUDIES In-depth study programs designed to help us grow in knowledge and faith. Past programs include The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation, and Psalms: The School of Prayer, and Matthew: The King and His Kingdom. The program starting October 2, 2017 will be a study entitled Acts, The Spread of the Kingdom. Contact: Deacon Dan Burmeister 262-939-8798

CHRISTIAN FORMATION Quality programming which follows the Archdiocese of Milwaukee guidelines. Includes multiple programs to provide religious education and sacrament preparation for adults and students K-11th grades. Catechetical training and certification provided to volunteer teachers offered and approved by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Student grades 6 – 12th service opportunities are offered as well. Director of Religious of Education Contact: Kathy DelConte 262-945-5098 or Rectory at 262-652-2771 ext. 230

TEEN DESTINY Youth spiritual program that offers greater understanding as to what the Catholic Church teaches. Also provides an opportunity for teens to fulfill their service hours. Group meets twice per month and includes prayer, food and social activities for the youth. Contact: Kathy DelConte 262-945-5098 or Rectory at 262-652-2771 ext. 230

HOLY NAME SOCIETY Organized in 1925 with a goal to respect and honor the holy name of Jesus. The group is very active in support of all parish activities and sponsors scholarship Fish Fry events and the annual Sports Night – a Kenosha County Athletic Recognition dinner and program honoring high school youth. Group meets monthly as well as membership meetings in the spring and fall. General Membership Contact: Ron Wojtak 262-657-4896 Sports Night Contact: Tony Geliche 262-652-2317 Fish Fry Event Contact: Ron Wojtak 262-657-4896 OR Ron Caronti 262-605-8748

HOLY ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY Organized in 1937 with a goal to spread the devotion of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary. The society takes care of the sanctuary and church and is very active in support of all parish activities. They also hold an annual Mother/Daughter banquet each spring. The group meets monthly. General Membership Contact: Marilyn Bindelli 262-551-8928

THE CONGREGATION OF THE MOTHER OF CARMEL Four sisters and a postulant live in our Holy Rosary Convent. These sisters of the Congregation of the Mother of Carmel work in local health care institutions and teach. Sr. Linda works at Kenosha Hospital., Sister Vineya, works at St. Joseph Nursing Home and Sisters Alphe and Serene are acquiring their Wisconsin teaching credentials. The sisters are a great part of our parish community. Besides the witness of discipleship which they bring we have a sister who sings in our choir, another assists with Religious Education and one helps in the sacristy. Please keep them in your prayers as they pray for us.

A Sense of Parish Pride…

Special Events During our 2016-2017 Year

July 2016 Holy Rosary Music Ministry takes a lead at the Annual Catholic Mass in Pennoyer Park hosted by the Knights of Columbus Holy Rosary youth attend the Steubenville Conference at Carthage College. Priests and parishioners volunteer at the Conference Religious Education volunteers host a family picnic at Silver Lake

August Annual 3 Day Holy Rosary Festival with the Outdoor Festival Mass on Sunday at 10:30 am Parish Office develops a new logo for stationary, and a parish app

September Holy Rosary Annual Parish Meeting Cameroon Mission Appeal by Fr. Francis Filipiec M.I.C. Bible Study Begins Parish Assessment in collaboration with Parish Leaders and the Archdiocesan Stewardship Development Project

October Holy Rosary Feast Celebration Rosary Devotions every Tuesday evening Annual Holy Rosary Stewardship Commitment Weekend Eucharistic Procession from St. Peter to Holy Rosary Church Visit of the Fatima Pilgrim Statue to Holy Rosary-well attended Teaching of developing a prayer life by Mr. Rich Harter of the Evangelization Office in the Archdiocese

November Celebrated the Mass of Remembrance for all parishioners who have passed during the previous twelve months 24 hour Eucharistic Adoration in Preparation of the Solemnity of Christ the King Fall Food Drive takes place at Thanksgiving Day Mass Autumn Fest

December Christmas Trees decorated with 500 giving tags Salvation Army Bell Ringing with Holy Rosary volunteers Advent Confessions Blessing for Expectant Mothers Christmas gathering for parish volunteers and employees New Marriage Rite introduced in the Catholic Church in the United States

January 2017

Family Fun Night kicks off-huge attendance

February Annual Holy Name Sports Night Liturgical Ministry Fair Catholic Lighthouse Media kiosk installed in vestibule

March Annual Bread and Soup Fast to start the Lenten season held on Ash Wednesday. Lenten Confessions and Stations of the Cross Holy Name Fr. Sullivan Scholarship Fish Fry Holy Rosary Altar Society held their annual “Feast of St. Joseph” dinner. Family Fund Night No. 2—lots of fun!

April Easter Triduum celebrations Taste of Holy Rosary First Holy Communion Fr. Don Calloway M.I.C. preaches to a full house at Holy Rosary Church Shalom Center Appeal to help rehab their new facility

May Rosary Devotions every Tuesday evening Confirmation of our youth Scholarships for Service are awarded

June Holy Rosary joins five Kenosha Catholic Parishes in the Corpus Christi Blood Drive A sad good-bye to a great friend - Sr. Lucille Puntillo FSSJ who moved to Hamburg NY. We miss you Sr. Lucille! More efficient and economical outdoor lights installed on our property

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CANS!

We are still collecting aluminum cans for recycle. All proceeds

go to fund the Spring Senior Scholarships for our Holy Rosary

seniors going to college. Please save and bag your aluminum beverage

cans and deposit them near our Festival garage located in the Holy

Rosary parking lot. If you have a large amount, call us, we will pick

them up.

Contact Human Concerns Efforts -Don and Char Lois 262-551-7366

ELECTRONIC GIVING Did you know that you can forget about your envelopes and

still continue to support Holy Rosary? Automatic deductions are offered as a convenience for your stewardship commitment.

If interested please contact the Rectory at 262-652-2771.

COMING SOON: Holy Rosary’s Annual Stewardship Commitment Weekend will

take place at all masses on November 4 & 5. Please note 100% of your annual stewardship

commitment to Holy Rosary is designated to support our Parish Mission.

Watch for information provided at future Masses and sent vial mail to all registered parishioners.

“Oh...and thank you, Lord, for the gift of my parish. It brings me closer to you, and it brings me closer to

my brothers and sisters in faith. Help me to support your work, through my parish community, by sharing

my time in prayers, my talent in ministry and my financial resources in proportion to my ability.” Amen.

Calendar Year 2016 Vital Statistics

We Pray Together 961 Registered Households

20 Newly Registered Families

We Build Community Together 25 Baptisms

27 First Communions

We Give Back Together 31 Confirmations

6 Marriages

20 Deaths

Remember to visit our website: hrosarykenosha.org