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ST. JOSEPH PARISH
1540 Mill Street, PO Box 60, Lyons, WI 53148
Phone: 763-2050; After Hours Emergency Priest Phone: 262-210-9588
FAX: 763-9377; Email: [email protected] Visit us on the Web at: www.st-josephsparish.org
Parish Office Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Mass Schedule: Saturday: 5:00 p.m.; Sunday: 9:30 a.m.; Tuesday: 8:30 a.m.
Pastor: Rev. Jim Volkert Associate Pastor: Rev. Yamid Blanco Administrative Assistant: Tami Koenen
Director of Religious Education: Rita VanSchyndel Choir Director: Amy Weckerle Accompanist: Kostyn Tyksinski
PARISH COUNCIL
Dee Baumeister, 2018 ........................................ 763-2055
Judy Beix, 2016 .................................................. 930-3832
Kim Blink, 2017 Secretary................................ 763-5229
Mark Ehlen, 2018 Vice Chairperson ................ 763-8194
John Gabaldo, Trustee (Secretary) ..................... 763-2565
Dan Haacker, Trustee (Treasurer) ...................... 723-3875
Geri Henningfield, 2018 ..................................... 767-1854
Mary Ann Johnson, 2017 Chairperson ............. 812-7547
Betty Lou Peterson, 2017 ................................... 661-4121
Jean Uhen, 2016 ................................................ 763-2565
Elaine Vos, 2016 ................................................ 767-9377
CONFESSIONS: First Saturdays from 4:00 – 4:30 p.m. in the sacristy or
by appointment.
BAPTISMS: Arrangements must be made in advance, allowing time
for an instruction period prior to baptism.
WEDDINGS: One member of the couple must be a registered,
practicing and contributing member of record for at
least 6 months. (Parish Council – October 20, 2005)
MISSION STATEMENT
St. Joseph's is a Catholic Parish rooted in rural Lyons, Wisconsin. Our
members seek Christ’s peace by following His teachings and by sharing
together in a lifelong journey of spiritual growth. In response to the
gospel’s call for justice and compassion, we reach out and share our
resources with all those in need.
We believe that each person is blessed and gifted by the Holy Spirit.
We encourage everyone to respond to their baptismal call by sharing
Fifth Sunday of Easter SICK AND HOSPITALIZED
Please remember in your prayers our
parish members and friends who are
ill, in nursing homes, hospitalized or
homebound. May they continue to
receive the Lord’s blessing:
Paul & Jess Koenen,
Tom Henningfield, Judith Halpin,
Mark Eschenbacher, Amy Bayer,
Eric Merlin, Arlyce Fiebelkorn,
Bob Howe, Donna Anderson,
Hedy Spaight, Fr. John Baumgartner
Our Mass Intentions
This Week
5:00 p.m. .......... Ed & Marie Koenen (Marie Koenen)
9:30 a.m. .......... Living and deceased members of the
Chester & Alma Price Family (Pat Wright)
TU 8:30 a.m. .... Living and deceased members of St. Joseph
Next Week
5:00 p.m. ......... Florence Schoenberg (Bud Schoenberg)
9:30 a.m. ......... Ann Schiller (Estate)
TU 8:30 a.m. ... Living and deceased members of St. Joseph
Now accepting Mass intentions through October, 2016.
PARISH COMMITTEES
Pastoral Council
Meets on 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
Finance Council
Meets on 2nd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
Jim Schaefer, Chairperson 763-6624
Buildings & Grounds
Meets on 2nd Monday at 7:00 p.m.
Pete Peterson, Chairperson 661-4121
Christian Formation
Meets on 2nd Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.
Lenora Seitz, Chairperson 763-6647
Human Concerns
Meets on 2nd Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.
Julie Koenen, Chairperson 763-2390
Liturgy & Worship
Meets on 2nd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
Rachelle Haacker, Chairperson 723-3875
Parish Life
Meets on 1st Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
If you have a concern that needs immediate prayer, give it to the Prayer Line by calling Julie Koenen
at 763-2390.
PRAYER SHAWLS
If you know of someone
ill relative who would
appreciate a Prayer Shawl,
made by parishioners and blessed by
our pastor, you may pick one up at
no cost from Julie Koenen’s house-
1619 Mill Street. Call 763-2390.
ST. CHARLES’ PRAYER GARDENS
In anticipation of our National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 5, you’re
invited to St. Charles’ Prayer Gardens on Sunday, May 1. The Prayer
Gardens are located behind the church office, 440 Kendall Street. Enter
the Gardens from the parking lot off Kendall Street. It’s clearly marked.
Pope Francis asks us to embrace the Corporal and Spiritual Works of
Mercy, declaring this year the Jubilee Year of Mercy. Praying for the
living and the dead is one of the Spiritual Works of Mercy.
“We live in a world of perpetual noise. Noise that is competing for our
attention, competing for the opportunity to shape our world view,
competing for the chance of distracting us from becoming who we
should be. When was the last time you escaped the noise?”- Dynamic
Catholic
Step away from the noise and busyness that life often is. Spend
time in the “classroom of silence” outside in the peaceful
gardens to pray for your family, our parish community,
the United States of America, and the world.
We are looking for Parish members
who might be interested in helping with
the organization of the first Tri-Parish
Outdoor Mass.
The Outdoor Mass is scheduled for 10:00
AM on July 10, 2016 at Echo Park in
Burlington. Planning for this event has
begun and we are thankful for all who
have already volunteered. We are looking
for parishioners who would like to lead or assist with the logistics of parking,
seating, fellowship after Mass, clean-up, etc. The next planning meeting is on
Wednesday, April 27th but attendance is not required to volunteer. If you are
interested in helping with this Tri-Parish event, please contact Dan Haacker at
262.723.3875. Please consider helping with this worthwhile effort.
April 24, 2016
LAST SUNDAY’S RECEIPTS
Loose Collection ............. $104.67
Envelopes ..................... $1,327.00
Human Concerns ........................ 0
Total ............................. $1,431.67
Joyce Clapp ....................... April 23
Ken Koenen ....................... April 23
Beth Vrchota ..................... April 23
Michaela Peterson ............. April 25
Donald Cooper .................. April 26
Carol Bocchi ...................... April 27
Allison Zeman ................... April 27
Janice Jackley .................... April 28
Julie Koenen ...................... April 28
Arlene Weyrough .............. April 28
A Message from Father Jim
The spring time of the year brings with it many celebrations which center around
a number of sacraments, namely the Sacrament of First Holy Communion, the
Sacrament of Confirmation, and the Sacrament of Holy Orders.
The children from our three parishes will receive our Lord in Holy Communion
for the first time the weekend of April 23/24 at St. Charles and on Sunday, May
1st at St. Joseph and St. Mary. What a wonderful day for them! For those of us
who had this wonderful day some years ago, perhaps we could offer a prayer of
thanksgiving for the gift of the Eucharist that we may sometimes take for
granted.
Although the young people of our parishes already received the Sacrament of
Confirmation on Thursday, March 10th, many other parishes are still celebrating
this sacrament at this time. Our young people prepare diligently for this big step
in their faith lives. For those of us who have already received the gift of the Holy
Spirit through the Sacrament of Confirmation, perhaps we could offer a prayer
thanking God for the gift of His Spirit, and ask Him to help us use it to make our
families, society and Church better places.
This year the Archdiocese of Milwaukee can give thanks for the gift of three new
priests!
Rev. Patrick Behling, Rev. Andrew Linn and Rev. Michael Wolfe will be
ordained to the priesthood on Saturday, May 21st at the Cathedral of St. John the
Evangelist. With the shortage of priests as severe as it is, we can all offer a
prayer of thanks for these three men who are accepting the responsibility of
priestly ministry. Please continue to pray for more vocations to the priesthood
and for those who are preparing for ordination.
Congratulations to all of these people and their families on these momentous
occasions. May the Lord bless them and continue to watch over them as they
grow in the faith of the Church!
God bless you always.
Father Jim Volkert
Please keep in your prayers: Jackson Behling,
Sarah Henningfield, Jesse Lancaster and Maryn Nichols who
will receive their First Communion on Sunday, May 1st.
Community Service Volunteers needed for project at cemeteries!
Contact Joan Holzheimer at 248-4080 as soon as possible.
We need to reposition metal rods on some grave sites to facilitate mowing.
High School students - an easy way to earn community service hours!
Common Ground of Grief - Presentation by Patrick Dean, Grief Counselor
Stories of Grief; What we can learn from the losses of others
Tuesday, May 3; 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and repeated 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
San Camillo, 10200 W. Bluemound Road, Wauwatosa
Free and open to everyone
Patrick Dean, Director of Grief Education Services with Catholic Cemeteries and
a professional photographer, will be presenting this grief program. The session
will consist of photographic images and grief education content followed by a
period of questions and answers. This program is for anyone who has been
affected by the death of a loved one. Common Ground of Grief is sponsored by
the John Paul II Center and Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of
Milwaukee. For further information visit www.cemeteries.org or call
414-438-4420, ext 302 or [email protected]
Marriage Moment “Love one another.” (John 13:35)
You’re married. Of course you love
your spouse. But Jesus keeps
repeating this command to love.
Perhaps it is because love is never
finished.
Look for a new opportunity to show
your love today. Surprise your
beloved!
Fifth Sunday of Easter
NAZARETH FAMILY DAY AT HOLY
HILL - SUNDAY, JULY 10, 2016
11:30 a.m. Confessions;
12:30 p.m. Mass; 1:30 Lunch, games
& outdoor activities on the grounds
Just $20 per family includes: Bouncy
house, music, games, balloon
animals, face painting, relay races,
burgers, brats, root beer, rock
climbing wall and more!
The Basilica of the National Shrine of
Mary, Help of Christians, Holy Hill
1525 Carmel Road, Hubertus, WI
www.HolyHill.com
(262) 628-1838
Holy Hill has been designated as a
place of pilgrimage with Holy Doors
during the Year of Mercy.
Learn more at:
archmil.org/yearofmercy/holydoors.
EEEVERYDAYVERYDAYVERYDAY SSSTEWARDSHIPTEWARDSHIPTEWARDSHIP
I met Brother Mickey McGrath, OSFS, when I was in college. He was my art
history teacher. He was pretty young then, so he was also strangely enough in my
circle of friends. It was great having him as a teacher, even if I wasn't the best art
history student. However, what I did learn from him was less about history and
more about the power of creativity. He doesn't teach in a college setting
anymore, but he does paint and draw much like we eat and drink; that is,
constantly. He leads retreats dealing with aspects of art and creativity and is a
speaker in heavy demand. But what strikes me the most about his life now is
where he lives: Camden, New Jersey.
He lives in an area known for crime and poverty, in the most violent city in New
Jersey. He creates beauty each day in an area where many find only ugliness. In
the midst of tragedy and hate, he gives a witness of beauty and love.
It is easy to bring more beauty into that which is already beautiful. It is the using
of God's gifts and the decision to co-create with God in the face of the distortion
and perversion of life that is more difficult. It is allowing God to use you to make
things new.
What gifts have been given to you so that God can work through you to make all
things new? Have you only used those gifts in a manner that was easy and cost
very little of you? How wonderful is it that God should choose you to give such
gifts! Don't just show your gifts to those who already love you, but show them to
those who need to see them the most. Through you and your gifts, those in need
will see that indeed, God's dwelling is with the human race.
Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS © Liturgical Publications Inc
Memorial of St. Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church
Friday, April 29
Friday, April 29 The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is now.
-Chinese Proverb
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTERS
The Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is for all married couples who
want to enrich their marriage. It offers married couples an opportunity to get off
the treadmill of life and focus on each other. The Weekend teaches a technique
of loving communication that you can use for the rest of your lives. It is a chance
to look deeply into your relationship with each other and God. 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: May 20-22
in Crystal Lake, IL, June 10-12 in Oconomowoc or July 29-31 in Madison. Early
registration is highly recommended. For more information, visit our website at:
alifetimeoflove.org or call 1-888-574-5653.
THE POPE’S APRIL PRAYER
INTENTIONS
Small Farmers
That small farmers may receive a just
reward for their precious labor.
African Christians
That Christians in Africa may give
witness to love and faith in Jesus
Christ amid
political-
religious
conflicts. www.apostleshipofprayer.org
April 24, 2016 This Week’s
Meetings & Activities
Tuesday
8:30 a.m. - Mass
7:00 p.m. - Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday
6:45 p.m. - 1st Communion Rehearsal
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
THIS WEEK
Saturday - 5:00 p.m.
Celebrant .................. Fr. Jim Volkert
Host ............................ Julie Koenen
Cup ........................... Marie Koenen
Cup ............................. Janice Schilz
Lector .................. Geri Henningfield
Server ............... Emma Henningfield
Server .......... Gracelyn Henningfield
Usher ........................ Andy Fincutter
Usher ............................ Ken Koenen
Sunday - 9:30 a.m.
Celebrant .................. Fr. Jim Volkert
Host ............................ Russ Koenen
Cup .............................. Joey Koenen
Cup ................................... John Park
Lector .................Mary Ann Johnson
Server ............................ Ali Kolosik
Server ........ Mackenzie Fitzsimmons
Usher ........................... Dan Haacker
Usher ....................... Paul Laskowski
Counter ......................... Kathy Terry
Counter ........................... Elaine Vos
Plant Care ............. Rachelle Haacker
NEXT WEEK
Saturday - 5:00 p.m.
Celebrant ............. Fr. Yamid Blanco
Host ................................. Pat Curtis
Cup ........................... Mary Deutsch
Cup ........................... Dawn Fischer
Lector .......................... Elaine Phelps
Server ........................... Claire Schilz
Server ........ Mackenzie Fitzsimmons
Usher ........................... Rick Fischer
Usher ...................... Ken Baumeister
Sunday - 9:30 a.m.
Celebrant ............. Fr. Yamid Blanco
Host .................. Mary Ann Johnson
Cup ........................... Sandy Jenkins
Cup .................... Betty Lou Peterson
Lector .......................... Karen Martin
Server ....................... Marlee Nichols
Server ........... Gracelyn Henningfield
Usher ......................... Tom Fincutter
Usher ....................... Andy Fincutter
Counter ........................... Patti Reich
Counter ................ Arlene Weyrough
Plant Care ............ Rachelle Haacker
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"This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one
another." When people watch us, do they know that we are the disciples of Jesus?
As Christians, we are called to do more than love the Lord. We are called to be
his witnesses in the world by loving others as well. In today's Gospel reading, he
gave us a new commandment, "As I have loved you, so you also should love one
another." Anyone, everyone, should be able to look at us and see this love in
action. If we are not witnesses to this love, then we are falling short of our
mission.
So, how did Jesus love us? Selflessly. His love was never motivated by personal
gain. On the contrary, he often suffered for us, and not just on the cross. He faced
rejection and animosity for loving those who were considered "unlovable" in his
culture. He lived a life of poverty and simplicity, never focused on amassing
things for himself, but always willing to give of himself. This is the love we are
called to imitate.
The task can feel daunting. We are not perfect people, and being witnesses to
Christ-like love can strike us as a lofty challenge. Of course, it's easier to be
selfless and generous with people who love us in return, or with those who stir
our compassion. But to be consistent witnesses to loving one another in all
circumstances--like Jesus does for us--that takes it to another level. Thankfully,
however, Jesus doesn't expect us to do this on our own. He promises us his Spirit
to live in us and love through us. Through our baptism, we have his Spirit
dwelling in our hearts, along with the supernatural gifts of faith, hope, and love.
May we make these gifts flourish.
PRACTICING MERCY: APRIL
Catholics throughout the archdiocese are invited to practice the Works of Mercy throughout the Jubilee Year of Mercy.
For April, we focus on this Work of Mercy: “Comfort the Afflicted.” Take this Mercy Action: Reflect on who is suffering around you and take specific action to bring them comfort.
To explore all of the Year of Mercy resources in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, please visit www.archmil.org/yearofmercy.
Feast of St. Mark, Evangelist Monday, April 25
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“TODAY’S CUSTOMER IS TOMORROW’S FRIEND”
763-9250
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400 S. PINE STREET BURLINGTON, WI (Corner of Bridge St. & Hwy. 83 S)
BURLINGTON
LUMBER
COMPANY
262-763-6676
140 Front Street (In the Industrial Park)
Burlington, WI 53105
Ed Impens
Owner
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262-763-3700 Your partners in Natural Health
Appointments 6 days a week
Including evenings & Saturdays
www.burlingtonfamilychiro.com
David J. Henningfield, CPA Chamberlain & Henningfield, CPA’s, LLP Tax Services Bookkeeping QuickBooks
421 Broad Street, Lake Geneva
262-249-1100 Email: [email protected]
www.cchcpas.com
Marie L. & Walter C.
Iselin
CJ’S SOIL TESTING &
SEPTIC SYSTEMS, INC.
MASTER PLUMBER & SOIL TESTER
(262) 534-2008 Chris Johnson
FREE ESTIMATES EXPERT INSTALLATION
Gary Ketterhagen, Owner www.ketters.com 763-6259
257 MILWAUKEE AVE., BURLINGTON
W1127 Spring Prairie Road Burlington, WI 53105
262-763-8316 www.stowellscatering.com
Stowell’s Catering Service
Income Tax Service Individual and Small Business
Mark Zlevor Certified Public Accountant
7647 Franklin Street
Burlington, WI 53105
262-539-6057
7/12/2015 For advertising contact Parish Office at 262-763-2050 or [email protected]
Daniels Family
Funeral Homes & Crematory
Burlington - 763-3434
Union Grove - 878-2011
Financial Services & Member Benefits
Jim Schaefer CLU, ChFC, FIC (800) 348-2648
MATTHEW 25:35
Please remember food sharing on the 1st Weekend of Every Month.
or place a free will offering in the collection. Thank you!
29134 Evergreen Dr., Waterford 262-514-4600 www.integrityfunerals.net
Tom Terry Funeral Director
Cindy Schweitzer Owner
Call the parish office
to place an ad!
St. Charles:
5:15 p.m. on Saturday
8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Sunday
St. Mary:
4:30 p.m. on Saturday
8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday
TRI – PARISH MASS TIMES
