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St. Gabriel t h e A r c h a n g e l
900 GEIGER STREET NEENAH, WI 54956 E-mail: [email protected]
www.stgabrielparish.com facebook.com/stgabrielneenah
Masses Saturdays: 4:30 p.m.
Sundays: 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday:
7:00 a.m. Thursday: 8:15 a.m.
Confessions Saturday: 3:15 - 4:00 p.m. Thursday: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
March 8, 2020
St. Gabriel the Archangel is a welcoming Catholic Community
of disciples who encounter Jesus, joyfully and compassionately
serving God’s people.
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ST. GABRIEL PARISH NEENAH
Welcome to St. Gabriel the Archangel We are happy that you have gathered with us today to worship at Mass and to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ. If you are interested in joining our parish family, please contact the parish office via phone or email (see below). If you are already a member, thank you for helping us bring the joy of the Gospel to the world!
Parish Staff Directory - Phone: 722-4914 Pastor, Father Bob Kollath x222 [email protected] Pastoral Associate, Steve Pable x224 [email protected] Deacon, Ray DuBois [email protected] Deacon, Tom Gritton [email protected] Business Manager, Anne Greif x234 [email protected]
Christian Formation Center - Phone: 725-0660 Director of Religious Education, Jennifer Schneider x236 [email protected] MS/HS/Youth Ministry Coordinator, Meredith Lauer x238 [email protected] Administrative Assistant, Georgia Juneau x235 [email protected]
SMCS, St. Gabriel Campus - Phone: 725-4161 Principal, Jeanine Leege x229 [email protected] Administrative Assistant, Lisa Olson x230 [email protected]
FREE ministry to traveling Catholics. For nationwide Mass
Sacramental Life: Registration of New Members: New members are welcome to the Parish and are asked to call the Office at 722-4914. Baptisms: A class for those requesting Baptism is held once a month. The next class is March 16 at 6:30 p.m. Please call the Parish Office to register. Care Ministry: Please notify us at the Parish Office of your desire for prayers, home visits, Holy Communion, Anointing of the Sick, or simply a visit from a fellow parishioner. We are here to help you through your time of need. Hospital Visitation: Please notify the Parish Office when you or someone you love enters the hospital. Fr. Bob and Steve Pable make regular visits to the area hospitals. Marriages: Arrangements must be made 6 months in advance. Prayer Chain: Call Kathleen at 725-7455 to add a name. Reconciliation: Saturday 3:15-4:00 p.m., Thursday 5:00- 6:00 p.m. or by appointment. RCIA: Adults interested in becoming Catholic participate in the RCIA Process. Contact Lori, 585-9621 or Roxanne, 257-3921. St. Vincent de Paul Help line: 727-1766 24 hour: Suicide Prevention Crisis Line, 920-233-7707 24 hour help: is available for unplanned pregnancy, call 731-4354
Readings begin at #1019 Order of Mass begins at #166
Gathering: Gathering #481 / The Glory of These Forty Days
Psalm: Gather #44 / Psalm 33
Gospel Acclamation: Gather #343
Presentation of Gifts: Gather #878 / Transform Us
Holy, Holy … Gather #198, #199, #202, #204
Communion: Gather #41 / The Lord is My Light Gather #679 / Center of My Life
Sending Forth: Supplement #121 / With One Voice
St. Nick Social
LOOK TO THE WEEK AHEAD SUNDAY, MARCH 8 Coffee and rolls will be served in Stingle Hall 10:00 a.m. - Children’s Liturgy of the Word
MONDAY, MARCH 9 6:30 p.m. - Rosary
TUESDAY, MARCH 10 1:00 p.m. - Project Comfort 7:00 p.m. - Finance Council meeting
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 9:00 a.m. - Christian Service & Justice meeting 9:30 a.m. - Ladies in Prayer 6:00 p.m. - Lenten Series: Understanding Piety
THURSDAY, MARCH 12 9:00 a.m./6:30 p.m. - Bible Study 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - GriefShare 2:30 p.m. - Divine Mercy Devotion 5:00-6:00 p.m. - Confessions 5:30 p.m. - Hospitality Committee meeting
FRIDAY, MARCH 13 9:15 a.m. - Mom’s Group 4:30 p.m. - Fish Fry 6:30 p.m. - Stations of the Cross 7:00 p.m. - Bingo
SATURDAY, MARCH 14 3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Confessions
SUNDAY, MARCH 15 Pancake Porkie Breakfast 10:00 a.m. - Children’s Liturgy of the Word
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SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT MARCH 8, 2020
MON. MAR. 9 7:00 A.M. Communion Service TUES. MAR. 10 7:00 A.M. †Christine Smith WED. MAR. 11 7:00 A.M. †James Lauson THUR. MAR. 12 7:00 A.M. Communion Service 8:15 A.M. †Stella & Herb Hoefler FRI. MAR. 13 7:00 A.M. †Robert Swoboda SAT. MAR. 14 4:30 P.M. Our Parish Family SUN. MAR. 15 8:00 A.M. †Cory Eake 10:00 A.M. †Marie Achter
If the Mass Intention is in memory of your loved one, please consider bringing up the gifts. Contact an usher
10 minutes prior to Mass or call the Parish Office.
CFC NEWS
Class for grades 9-10 are held this Sunday from 6:00-7:30pm.
CFC Classes for grades 1, 3-6 this week.
First Communion Parent/Child meetings are being held in the Chapel at all class times.
EDGE classes on Wednesday from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Confirmation class on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Important Dates Coming Up: Mar. 14/15 Bread Partner Weekend for First Communion
Candidates at all weekend Masses. Mar. 15 Class for Grades 9-10 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Mar. 16/18 Classes for Grades 1-6. Mar. 18 EDGE classes for Grades 7-8 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Mar. 23-27 NO CFC Classes for grades 1-11 this week.
Revenue Expenses Net Income (Loss)
$ 727,728 $ 731,629 $ (3,901)
$ 704,513 $ 706,558 $ (2,405)
$ 23,215 $ 25,071 $ (1,856)
Year- to- Date Financial Update - as of Feb. 28, 2020
YTD Budgeted
$20 - Monday, February 24 - Mary Kresal $20 - Tuesday, February 25 - Betty Mason $50 - Wednesday, February 26 - Alice Van Dyke $20 - Thursday, February 27 - Joyce Damico $20 - Friday, February 28 - Pat Kohlbeck
Net
YTD Actual
Bishop’s Appeal (Goal $75,158) $ 58,223
“Daily Discipleship” News and Events for St. Gabriel Youth Ministry
Join us for a Pancake Breakfast March 15 after Mass!! Cost is a free will donation, and will help send our youth out on summer mission trips. Please stop by for pancakes – Cherry AND Plain! – eggs, sausage and good conversation! Thank you in advance for your support! MISSION TRIP STOCK SALES! We are still selling “stocks” to support our summer mission trips! We are trying to raise $6,000 dollars to cover the costs of the trips and transportation for our 16 youth and chaperones, and we would be so grateful for your support. Purchasing shares of Mission Stock tells our missionaries that WE believe in THEM! The youth are not just the future of our parish, they are the now! When the trips are completed, all of our Mission Stockholders and Prayer Warriors will be invited to a Reception of Gratitude so we can share the impact of these trips. Thank you for praying for us and supporting us! Save the Date – Parents Night Out! Parents, start making your date night plans for Sat. Apr. 4th!! Immediately following the 4:30 Mass, our mission trip students and chaperones will be here to feed and entertain your children while you enjoy a few hours of Date Night! You set the price – we will collect donations at drop off, and all proceeds will go towards supporting our summer mission trips. Thank you for your generous support of our summer mission trips, we look forward to spending time with YOUR kids!!!
Meredith Lauer, Youth Ministry and Faith Formation Coordinator
SCRIP SALES REPORT – February 2020 Total Parish Scrip sales: $15,740 Total Parish Scrip profit: $693.52
Average of 16 Scrip customers/week Thank you to all who purchased Scrip gift cards, and many thanks to the Scrip volunteers who serve you and the parish so faithfully in the office and on the weekends! If you would like to volunteer please contact the parish office!
Grief Share – St Gabriel Parish This week’s topic: The Journey of Grief Part II
Each week the group will watch helpful, comforting videos that cover topics essential to your recovery from the hurt of grief and loss. Each session features videos and encouraging group discussion. Participants can start at anytime / Each week’s topic stands alone
Thursdays beginning February 20, 12:30–2:30 pm See the parish website, call for more information or just join us!
722-4914 or [email protected]
Stewardship of Giving
February 29th/Mar 1st Envelopes & Loose Giving $11,454
YTD Envelope/Loose Giving/Electronic $578,803
YTD Budgeted Envelope/Loose/Electronic $580,120
Weekly Capital Improvement $356
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Pastoral Ponderings
What does it look like when Jesus calls? Like any interaction with the Lord, there is usually a progression from one stage to the next, and our journey through Lent is much the same. It is a miniature course
of our deepening relationship with Jesus. The readings today capture various elements of this deepening connection with God. We find illustrations of being called, being convinced, and being consecrated. These are just a sampling of the phases we might experience as we become disciples. As you consider them today and this week, how would you describe your own steps in your relationship with Jesus? The call of Abram in the book of Genesis forms the pattern for every invitation God makes to His people. In terms of being Chosen, it all starts in this moment. We see it repeated with patriarchs, judges, prophets, and kings. We too are called, especially in Lent, to leave a former way of life, or a place of comfort, or a habit that keeps us from flourishing. We are called to strike out in a new direction, to a new place where God can fulfill His promises to us. In the Gospel of the Transfiguration, we see the chosen disciples, Peter, James, and John, following the call of Jesus, and accompanying Him to a deeper place. The Father’s glory is revealed on the mountaintop, in much the same way that Moses saw God’s glory on Mount Sinai. In this case, Jesus is identified in a new way, not just as a teacher or miracle worker, but as the Son of God. Peter, James, and John come away from the encounter convinced of Jesus’ divinity. They are in awe of His majesty as they get a glimpse of Who He truly is. The Resurrection will put the exclamation point on this entire experience. In St. Paul’s Letter to Timothy, the Apostle reminds all of us that we are consecrated. This life we live is for God’s greater purpose, “according to His own design and the grace bestowed on us in Christ Jesus before time began.” This promise and purpose gives us the courage to endure hardship, and to participate in the mission Jesus has given us. Let us especially consecrate this time of Lent to be a time of fruitfulness and growth. Let us embrace our disciplines of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving so that we can enter more fully into the Lord’s Easter glory. Together, as individual disciples and as a community of faith, let us be open to God’s call, be convinced of God’s love and mercy, and consecrated to fulfill God’s plan of salvation. Join us for our Lenten Series on Wednesday nights in March, and we’ll grow as one with God and neighbor. I hope to see you there!
©Steve Pable, Pastoral Associate
Meal Pack: You are called to help feed the hungry (Isaiah 58:7-11; Matthew 25:31-46). Imagine joining other parish members in an
assembly-line operation that will pack, in one day tens of thousands of vitamin-fortified and protein-enriched meals for schools or hospitals in developing countries, or for disaster relief. That's the "Meal Pack" event that St. Gabriel and St. Margaret Mary parishes will co-host at St. Margaret Mary on April 18, 2020, with Rise Against Hunger (http://www.riseagainsthunger.org/). PLEASE consider helping in any or all of these ways:
PRAY for success of our event, and for those who will receive these meals. When you sit down to eat during Lent, remember those in need of food that we can help provide.
CONTRIBUTE to help pay for basic meal ingredients, packaging materials and shipping. The more contributed the more meals we will pack at the event. Each $34 contributed will pay for 100 meals. Please send contributions in any amount payable to St. Gabriel Parish (note “Meal Pack” on your contribution check and send to parish office or drop in collection basket). We will not have a Rice Bowl collection this year, so please consider a Lenten contribution to the Meal Pack event instead. The contribution drive will end on March 15.
SIGN UP as a volunteer to help pack meals at the event (two hour shifts). Parish members and families, including teenagers and children ages 3 and up accompanied by parents are welcome to participate. Procedures to sign up online for the April 18 event will be announced in the bulletin in mid-March.
Lenten Fish Fry 2019 - March 13, 20, 27 & April 3
Serving from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross at 6:30pm / Bingo at 7:00pm
Call 727-3063 to pre-order take outs
Fried Perch: Regular - $9.00 Large - $14.00 Fried Pike: Regular - $9.00 Large - $14.00 Fried Haddock: Regular - $8.00 Large - $12.00 Fried Shrimp: Regular - $7.00 Large - $10.00 Baked Whitefish: Regular - $7.00 Large - $9.00 Grilled Cheese: $3.00
DINE-IN SPECIALS Stir Fry: $9.00 Shrimp Cocktail Dinner(~14 shrimp served chilled) $8.00 Side salad (with caesar dressing) $1.00
Dinners include bread or roll, choice of coleslaw or applesauce, choice of
potato, lemonade, coffee and dessert. Potato choices: french fries, potato
salad, potato pancakes, baked potato.
We are looking for volunteers to help with annual Lenten fish fries. Visit the parish website at
www.stgabrielparish.com and under “home” click on news and then the fish fry icon. You will be directed to the Signup Genius or you can add your name to the list in Stingle Hall.
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Scrip Tip – Why should I use Scrip?
People often ask, “Why should I use Scrip gift cards?” To me, the best answer to this question is: “It is the only parish fundraiser that does not cost me anything extra. I do not have to buy anything I don’t really want. I don’t have to pay more than I usually pay. I buy what I normally buy and the parish gets to share in the profit.” So please use Scrip gift cards whenever possible. If you have any questions, please stop by and ask. Scrip is available for purchase after each weekend liturgy and in the parish office during the week. Thank you for your continued support! Buy Scrip today!
Adult Faith Formation - No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion Join us as we walk through the Passion of Christ,
from the Agony in the Garden to Calvary. Old Testament prophecies & studying the historical context will help us gain a deeper understanding of the Passion. This study has gotten rave reviews from those who have completed it. Join us! Optional workbook $10
Thursdays 9:00 am / 6:30 pm, beginning March 5th Contact Julie Schmitz with questions or to register, 722-4961 All are welcome! No prior Bible study experience necessary!
Sponsor of the Week
Our bulletin is furnished without charge. The advertisements that appear defray all publishing costs. Please patronize our sponsors as a thank you for their generosity and let them know you saw their ad.
Westgor Funeral Home
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 8 Sunday: Gn 12:1-4a/2 Tm 1:8b-10/Mt 17:1-9 Monday: Dn 9:4b-10/Lk 6:36-38 Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20/Mt 23:1-12 Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20/Mt 20:17-28 Thursday: Jer 17:5-10/Lk 16:19-31 Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a. 17b-28a/Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 Sunday: Ex 17:3-7/Rom 5:1-2, 5-8/Jn 4:5-42 or 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42
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The Altar Candles burn for the month
of March in loving memory of Cory Eake at the request of his parents.
St. Mary Catholic Schools NEWS
Big Fish - SMCHS’s spring musical. Tickets available at: www.showtix4u.com/events/159. March 11, 12, 13, 14 @ 7:00 p.m. and March 15
@ 2:00 p.m. Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, BIG FISH tells the story of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest...and then some! Edward's incredible, larger-than-life stories thrill everyone around him-most of all, his devoted wife Sandra. But their son Will, about to have a child of his own, is determined to find the truth behind his father's epic tales. Summer Opportunities - When the academic year is over, it does not mean the learning and development needs to stop. Students have opportunities to maintain and improve their skills during the summer months with a variety of offerings ranging from sports camps and active enrichment classes to exercise classes. Go to https://smcatholicschools.org/co-curriculars/summer-programs/ STEM Saturday - Learn through demonstrations and hands-on STEM activities for all ages at this free community event on March 21 at St. Mary Catholic Middle School. 9:00 a.m. - Metallurgical Mayhem Presentation by DePere Foundry, 9:40-11:30 a.m. - STEM Stations, Miracles of Magnetism and Electricity, Women and Technology, Amcor, Wonder Robots, Littls Bits, Cre8lab, Boys' and Girls' Brigade, 11:30 a.m. - Backyard Smelter Demonstration by Isaac Pifer. Connected Discipline Event - The SMCS pupil services team is hosting a Connected Discipline event at St. Mary Elementary on Tues., March 17 from 5:00-6:30pm. This event is family friendly and starts with light appetizers at 5:00pm followed by a presentation for parents on "practical applications for self-regulation strategies to help children handle their upset" and supervised heart healthy activities for the children. RSVP at: https://smcatholicschools.org/connected-discipline-event/ SMCS Board of Trustees - The BOT helps to enhance SMCS with leadership, guidance, decision-making, financial support and public relations. Each year we look for individuals with business, marketing, legal, human resources or financial backgrounds; but most importantly you must be ready to help our Catholic schools grow. We are seeking Catholic individuals who are alumni, parents, parish members or anyone with a connection to our school system. Trustees are elected to one three-year term of office and may serve a subsequent term. Do you wish to be considered for the SMCS BOT? We are currently accepting candidates for consideration. Please contact Paul Seveska at [email protected] if interested.
To find out more this week, check out the SMCS website at www.smcatholicschools.org/newsletters or the SMCS Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TCCES
Courtesy Announcements Parish Mission: Fr. Tom Long will be presenting "Step-by-Step" Walking with Jesus, at St. Raphael the Archangel in Oshkosh. Evening topics include How has God loved us?, Lord, help me to know your love, and Lord, give me a love for your people" The 3-night parish mission is March 8, 9, and 10 at 6:30pm at St. Raphael the Archangel Parish, 830 S. Westhaven Dr., Oshkosh. Babysitting is available.
>< >< >< >< >< >< >< >< >< Ladies of All Ages!! In Mary’s Footsteps Women’s Conference, entitled ‘Receive Mercy and Find Grace’ will be held at Good Shepherd Parish, Chilton on Sat. March 14th. Featuring Dr Edward Sri, Theologian, author & well-known Catholic speaker who appears regularly on EWTN; Mother Mary Catherine, Foundress of Missionaries of the Word; and Speaker & Emcee Rose Sullivan, Executive Director of the National Conference for Diocesan Vocation Directors. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop David Ricken. Register at: https://www.goodshepherdchilton.org/event/in-marys-footsteps-womens-conference/
>< >< >< >< >< >< >< >< >< CIA-Faith Mission Operatives invites you to investigate your faith at this free event: How All Believers share in Jesus’ call to Priesthood on Mon., Mar. 9 at 7pm at Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, Appleton. Join Abbot Nicholas Zachariadis of Holy Resurrection Monastery in St. Nazianz, WI to explore the Eastern Catholic view of the Priesthood of All Believers and related topics such as Clericalism, Prayer and Priestly Celibacy. For details, web search CIAFMO.
>< >< >< >< >< >< >< >< >< "Spring Clean" your Couple Communication with a Marriage Encounter. Remove the clutter and dust off the cobwebs during a weekend with your spouse as you focus on feelings and communication skills. Discover together "how your good marriage can be even better" or discover "new pathways to get your marriage back on track". Join Green Bay Marriage Encounter from March 27-29, at the Norbertine Center for Spirituality at St. Norbert Abbey in De Pere, for an enriching experience you will treasure for a lifetime. Call 920-544-5166 or visit www.gbme.org for more information or to register.
Youth Ministry
Young adults in today’s world find life difficult and overwhelming. Derrick Diedrich attended his first youth conference and discovered that Jesus was there to help him stay on the right
path. “Everybody was praising and loving Jesus and I just fell in love with the electricity. It’s like the Holy Spirit was running everything and it was just beautiful,” said Derrick. Derrick chose to follow Jesus and share his faith with other young adults. He credits his transformation to those at the Diocese of Green Bay who support parish youth ministry and religious education programs. Through these ministries, our youth encounter Christ and see the beauty of a church that is full of mercy and love. When you support the Bishop’s Appeal, you support young people like Derrick. You also train parish leaders like deacons, pastoral associates and religious educators. To make a gift to the Bishop’s Appeal contact your parish, visit www.catholicfoundationgb.org/give, or call Tammy toll-free at 877-500-3580 ext. 8123.
