5th Sunday in Ordinary time, Feb. 7, 2016

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time •
February 7, 2016
Divine Mercy Parish
SAINT ALOYSIUS
115 Madison Street
Sauk City, Wisconsin
SAINT MARY HEALTH of the SICK
231 Main Street
Merrimac, Wisconsin
www.divinemercy-parish.org
Ash Wednesday
February 10, 2016
Divine Mercy Parish Office
115 Madison Street
Sauk City, WI 53583
(608) 643-2449
Office Hours: Tuesday through Friday
9:00 am-noon & 1:00-3:00 pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Pastor: Fr. John Blewett
Parochial Vicars:
Fr. Pedro Escribano, Fr. Alex Navarro,
Fr. Osvaldo Briones, Fr. Jerry Zhanay
Finance Manager: Margaret Nelson
Secretaries: Maria Carrasco 643-2449
Mardell Krejchik 742-3364
Parish Council Chairperson:
Robert J. Koch
643-3574
Finance Council Chairperson:
Larry Schroeder: larjs@frontier.com
St. Aloysius Mass Schedule
Weekend: Saturday at 4:30 pm;
Sunday at 8 am and 10:30 am,
Sunday at 12:30 pm in Spanish
Weekday: Monday-Friday 8:15 am;
Saturday 8:00 am
La Santa Misa en español:
todos los domingos a las 12:30 pm
St. Mary’s Mass Schedule
Weekend: Saturday 4:30 pm
Sunday 9:30 am
Weekday: Thursday 7:00 pm
Confessions
St. Aloysius: Beginning one hour
before weekend and weekday Masses
and Wednesdays 4:30-6:30 pm
St. Mary: Saturday 3:45-4:15 pm
Sunday 9:00-9:15 am
Thursday 5:00-6:45 pm
Remember, man, that you are
dust, and unto dust you
shall return.
Mass with distribution of ashes:
St. Aloysius Church 8:15am and 7:00pm
St. Mary’s Church - 5:30pm
St. Aloysius Mass Intentions
Monday, February 8
8:15 am † Allene Welsch
(Gordon & Anita Clemens)
Tuesday, February 9
8:15 am Mrs. Barbara Blewett
(Peter & Mary Blewett)
10:30 am (Grandparents Mass)
† Raymond & Erna McNeely
(Scott & Lisa Enerson family)
Wednesday, February 10
8:15 am † Alfred Straubharr
(Family)
Thursday, February 11
8:15 am † Wilfred Breunig (Family)
Friday, February 12
8:15 am † Bill Meyers (B. Meyers)
10:00 am Maplewood
Caroline Ederer (Donna Ederer)
10:00 am The Pines
Mary Endres (St. Norberts CCW)
Saturday, February 13
8:00 am † Carl Schwarz
(Family)
4:30 pm Richard & Sandy
(Marcy & Bill Liegel)
Sunday, February 14
8:00 am † Mary Zick
(Jacquie Breunig)
10:30 am People of the Parish
12:30 pm † Mauro Portillo (Familia)
Vocation Chalice - February 13
4:30 pm Joe & Betty Dischler
St. Mary’s Mass Intentions
Saturday, February 6
4:30 pm † Stephen O’Brien
(Edward & Georgia Osowski)
Sunday, February 7
9:30 am † George O’Brien
(Edward and Georgia Osowski)
Wednesday, February 10
5:30 pm Ash Wednesday
† Joshua Pratt
(Anthony and Marsha Pratt)
Thursday, February 11
7:00 pm † Charity and Anthony
Krejchik (John & Mardell Krejchik)
Saturday, February 13
4:30 pm Special Intention for Liam
Krejchik—Birthday
(John & Mardell Krejchik)
Sunday, January 14
9:30 am † Bradley Silchuck
(Irv & Rita Silchuck)
Thursday, February 18
7:00 pm † Fern & Clarence Mashak
(Tommy and Sue Anne Thompson)
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Confessions
During Lent
Tuesdays
6:30 - 8:30pm
Wednesday
4:30-6:30 pm
Beginning one hour before weekend and
weekday Masses
Lent Begins This Week: Stations of the Cross
Ash Wednesday Masses at St. Aloysius will be at 8:15am and 7pm, and will
include the imposition of ashes. During Lent, the Stations of the Cross will be
prayed following the 8:15 Mass on Fridays, beginning this week.
Would you like to be a Parish Representative for the
Quo Vadis Vocations Club?
The Quo Vadis Vocations Club seeks parish representatives with special qualities to help foster vocations to the priesthood in the Madison Diocese. Check for
more information on the boards at both entrances of the Church or contact Fr.
Greg Ihm, director of Vocation at the Diocese of Madison.
Madison Catholic Woman´s Club Hosts Luncheon
Women of the diocese are cordially invited to a noon luncheon and annual baby
shower on Tuesday, February 9th, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Middleton. Rosary and Mass begin at 10:40 a.m. with lunch following. Guests are invited to bring an UNWRAPPED infant size baby shower gift, if you please, to be
given to Pregnancy Helpline and Women’s Care Center. Questions: Chairperson
Lori Lonergan, 201 Shiloh Dr., Madison, WI 53705 (608 836-1085
Annual Catholic Appeal 2016:
“Contemplating the Face of God’s Mercy”
The theme for the 2016 Annual Catholic Appeal of the Diocese of Madison concentrates on God’s Mercy. We ask that God grant us a renewed sense of responsibility to truly Contemplate the Face of His Mercy in our parishes, our diocese
and the Church throughout the world. We ask that His grace make us even more generous in supporting those needs. Each pledge to the Annual
Catholic Appeal supports diocesan ministries, education and services today and assures a strong future for the Diocese of Madison
and the people that it serves. This year each of us is asked to consider making a pledge, payable over five months. Your gift will help
enable the diocese to reach its goal and provide grant opportunities for Catholic schools, religious education programs and assisting distressed parishes in need. If you received your pledge form
in the mail, please complete it and mail it back. Thank you for your prayerful
consideration and generous response.
Food Pantry Distribution Help Needed
Our parish will provide the volunteers to help with the monthly distribution
at the Sauk Prairie Area Food Pantry on Saturday, February 20. Students age 12
and older are welcome when accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.
Call the parish office at 643-2449 if you are interested.
Mary, Mother of God, Woman´s Group
Our next meeting is February 11th at 6:30 in Room A.
ST. ALOYSIUS SCHOOL
St. Al's school is selling
Butter Braids as Spring
fundraiser again this year. Butter Braids are a simply 3
step process of thaw, rise and bake. There are 8 different
kinds including apple, cherry and cream cheese. Sales will begin on Monday,
February 15th and end on Monday, February 29th. An order form is available
in the parish office, so feel free to stop by and place your order. Orders will be
available for pick up on Thursday, March 10th from 4:30 – 6:00 pm or Friday
morning 7:30- 8am in the school gym. Any questions , please contact Kim
Dischler at 608-393-5004. Thanks for your support of St. Aloysius school.
Adoration Chapel candles
RELIGIOUS ED
Religious Ed Schedule:
Grades 8-12 (6:30 - 8:00 PM): Feb. 10 Ash Wednesday, attend Mass & Feb.
17th
Grades Kind. - 7th: Feb. 7 & 14 (9:15 - 10:15 AM)
What is Totus Tuus?
The goal of Totus Tuus is to help young people develop their relationship with
Jesus Christ so He may lead them to the Father by the power of the Holy Spirit. To accomplish this, we emphasize a devotion and love for the Lord in Eucharist and for Mary our Mother.
We strive to help young people to understand their faith through catechesis
so that they may live it in today's world. We do this in such a way that it is
fun for all ages.
Totus Tuus calls upon college students and seminarians from across the United States to carry out its mission. Those hired are trained and put into teams
of four (two men and two women) to go out into a parish for a week and put
on a "Parish Mission for youth" in order to teach and inspire.
Coming to Divine Mercy Parish (St. Aloysius School) in Sauk City from July
11th to July 15th, 2016 (Mon. - Fri.)
Grades 1-6 9 AM to 2:30 PM cost is $45/child
Grades 7-12 7PM to 9 PM cost is $25/per young adult (Both ages not to exceed $100)
Contact: lisa.enerson@saintaloysiusschool.org
Volunteers are needed for this program to run.
Please contact Lisa if you are able to help.
St. Aloysius Liturgical Roles
Weekend of February 13-14 Offertory Gift Bearers
Servers
4:30 pm James Fishnick, Julio
Doede, Corbin Domka
8:00 am Joseph & Henry Watson,
Adam Hutter
10:30 am Spencer LaCour, Connor
Heiney
Readers
4:30 pm Laura Breunig
8:00 am Michael Haas
10:30 am Ann Black
Greeters
4:30 pm Joan Cole, Keith & Beverly
Foye, James & Lisa Breunig
8:00 am Edna Hart, Colleen Schutz
10:30 am Volunteers
4:30 pm Volunteers welcome!
8:00 am Volunteers welcome!
10:30 am Volunteers welcome!
Ushers
4:30 pm Jim Bannan, Dan Frosch,
Richard Falleck, Paul Jesberger, Joe
Neumaier
8:00 am Les Breunig, Louis Wankerl,
Dennis Breunig
10:30 am Louise & Roy Gag, Dean &
Mary Brickl
Rosary Leaders
4:30 pm Julie Falleck
8:00 am Della Ryan
10:30 am Jean Daniewicz
You may request to have candles in
the adoration chapel burn for a week
in memory of or honor of a loved one,
or for a special intention. The donation is $30/6 candles, and your intention will be published here if you wish.
Contact the parish office to schedule.
Jesus Is Waiting
For YOU!
Hours in most
need of Adorers:
Monday - 10:00-11:00PM
Wednesday - 2:00 - 3:00AM
Friday - 1:00 - 2:00AM
(Thursday night into Friday morning)
- 11:00 - Noon
- 4:00 - 5:00PM
Please call:
608 370 9894
The sanctuary lamp
will burn this week
For Donna Chaplin
(Ealeen Molloy)
You may request to have the
sanctuary candle (next to the tabernacle) burn for one week in memory of
or honor of a loved one, or for a
special intention. The donation is
$10, and your intention will be
published in the bulletin if you wish.
Contact the parish office to schedule.
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ST. MARY’S CHURCH
Coming Up at St. Mary’s….
Family Faith Discussion Session This Sun-
day February 7th
The Family Faith Discussion Session will meet this Sunday, February 7, 2016.
Please join US as we explore the Br. Francis series for children. This week’s topic
will be “The Bread of Life.”
Seven Sundays in Honor of St. Joseph
This Sunday, February 7th, we will pray the second of the Seven Sundays Devotion to St. Joseph, just before Mass. The Seven Sundays Devotion celebrates the
seven joys and sorrows that St. Joseph shared, as Head of the Holy Family, with
the Blessed Mother. This Sunday we honor St. Joseph’s sorrow when his foster
son, Jesus, was born in the poverty of a stable and his overwhelming joy when he
heard the Angels sing and saw the splendors of the night. We offer the Seven
Sundays Devotion in Thanksgiving for the unspeakable Mercy of our Divine Savior and for an increased use of the Sacraments He has provided us, to obtain His
Mercy.
Ash Wednesday, February 10th
There will be a Mass at St. Mary Health of the Sick on Ash Wednesday, February
10th, at 5:30 p.m.
Palms for Ash Wednesday
Sunday, February 7th is the last day to contribute your old palm branches for the
ashes used on Ash Wednesday. Please leave your palms in the container provided in back of church.
Lent is Just Around the Corner
As you know, Lent begins this Wednesday, February 10th. One change this year
will be that the Stations of the Cross will be on the Tuesdays of Lent (not Fridays), at 6:00 p.m., followed by Confessions from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The first day
for Stations with Confession will be Tuesday, February16th, beginning at 6:00
pm. Mark your calendars and plan to attend these holy devotions and the Sacrament of as we strive to grow closed to Our Lord this Lent.
Saturday, February 6
3:45-4:15pm Confessions
4:30 pm
Mass
Sunday, February 7
9:00-9:15am Confessions
9:30 am
Mass
10:30 am Family Faith Discussion
Wednesday, February 10
Ash Wednesday
5:30 pm Mass followed by distribution
of ashes
Thursday, February 11
5:00-6:45 pm Exposition, Adoration,
Confessions, Benediction
7:00 pm
Mass
Saturday, February 13
3:45-4:15pm Confessions
4:30 pm
Mass
Sunday, February 14
9:00-9:15am Confessions
9:30 am
Mass
10:30 am
NO Family Faith
Discussion this week
Coming Up at Durward’s Glen…
Tuesday, February 9
7:35 am Rosary
8:00 am Mass
8:30 am Faith Discussion with
Fr. Pedro
Fr. Pedro to Visit Those unable to attend Mass
Fr. Pedro would like to visit anyone who is unable to come to Mass during the
winter months. If you would like him to visit you or know of someone who would
appreciate a visit from Fr. Pedro, please let him know by calling 608-370-3782 or
contacting Mardell Krejchik at 742-3364 or email calcab89@yahoo.com.
Mass Intentions
Thank you for your Mass intentions in the past and for you generous support.
There are 4 Masses available in March and many throughout the rest of the year.
If you would like to reserve a Mass for your intention, contact Mardell Krejchik,
608-742-3364, calcab89@yahoo.com, or place your intention in the collection
basket marked “Mass Intention.” Be sure to include your phone number in case
there are questions. Thank you and may God bless you and your families.
In Need of Prayer?
St. Mary’s Prayer Chain welcomes your request. Just call 493-2184 or see the
organist after the Masses.
Senior Connection is Here
You can pick up your copy of the January Senior Connection from the shelf in
back of church. There are many interesting articles and also games to play. St.
Paul is the Saint of the month. Happy reading!
Help Needed!
Accidents and illness have left us with very few greeters and ushers to assist at
Mass. Please consider volunteering for one of these duties. It only requires a
small commitment and you will feel good when serving Jesus in this way. Just let
Fr. Pedro or Mardell Krejchik know that you would like to be included in the list
of volunteers. Thank you and God bless you for your generosity.
DURWARD’S GLEN
Mass this Week at Durwards Glen
Please join us for Mass, offered at Durward’s Glen this
Tuesday, February 9th at 8:00 am. Mass will be preceded by the Rosary at 7:35
Our Families - Our Faith - Our Future
Campaign Totals To Date
Pledged: $1,018,393
Paid:
$ 753,498
If you wish to donate to the campaign,
please issue a separate check payable to
Divine Mercy Parish.
DIVINE MERCY PARISH
WEEKLY COLECTIONS
January 30-31, 2016
Collections........................$ 7,600.86*
Needed for Budget.………...$ 8,846.16
Difference: $(1,245.30)
________________________
Year to date
Total Collections…............$258,774.11
Needed for Budget….…....$265,384.80
Difference: $(6,610.69)
*Includes $1,759.17 in EFT. If you
would like to use electronic funds
transfer for your contributions, please
contact Margaret at 643-2449.
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Divine Mercy Parish Office
Phone: (608) 643-2449
St. Aloysius School Office
Phone: (608) 643-6868
Principal: Daniela Saldaña
Secretary: Pam Sternberg
www.saintaloysiusschool.org
St. Aloysius Religious Education
Phone: (608) 643-4062
Coordinator: Lisa Enerson
Sacraments
Baptism: Please contact the parish
office at (608) 643-2449.
Marriage: Please contact the parish
office at (608) 643-2449 at least six
months in advance of the anticipated
wedding.
Vocations: Contact any of the priests
or the Diocesan Vocations Office at
(608) 821-3088 or visit the website
www.madisonvocations.org.
Eucharistic Adoration
St. Aloysius: Sundays at 2pm
through Saturdays at 8am
St. Mary’s: Thursdays 5:00-6:45 pm
Prayer Chain
Call (608) 643-2449.
Divine Mercy Chaplet For
The Sick or Dying
Call Ann: 434-4360, Mary: 643-6672,
Dawn: 370-4753 or Marion: 592-4441.
Sick or Homebound
Please call the parish office at (608)
643-2449 to inform us of any illnesses, surgeries or hospitalizations,
or of any homebound person who
would like a priest to visit.
Readings for Feb. 7-14
Sunday: Is 6:1-2a, 3-8/Ps 138:1-5, 78/1 Cor 15:1-11 or 15:3-8, 11/Lk 5:1-11
Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13/Ps 132:610/Mk 6:53-56
Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30/Ps
84:3-5, 10-11/Mk 7:1-13
Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18/2 Cor 5:20-6:2/Ps 51:3-6, 12-14, 17/Mt 6:1-6, 1618
Thursday: Dt 30:15-20/Ps 1:1-4, 6/Lk
9:22-25
Friday: Is 58:1-9a/Ps 51:3-6, 18-19/Mt
9:14-15
Saturday: Is 58:9b-14/Ps 86:1-6/Lk
5:27-32
Next Sunday: Dt 26:4-10/Ps 91:1-2,
10-15/Rom 10:8-13/Lk 4:1-13
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Special thanks to all those
generous donors who help us
with prizes for our
Grandparent Bingo and donations for the
Chili Cook Off!!!
Blue Spoon Cafe
Trendz Salon
D marie knit and fiber
Cedarberry Inn
Pizza Hut Sauk City
Cenex Consumer Coop Oil
Breunig CPA, LLC
Salons for You
Dorf Haus
Davidsons’s Salon
Sentry Foods
Renascence Hair Studio
Kayser Chrysler Center
Pure Vanilla Milkhouse Creamery
Salons for You
Natural Soy & Beeswax Candle
Studio DS
3 - 6” Sub Sandwiches
Zeman Home
2 passes to Rhapsodie Quartet 2-26Improvements
16 7PM
Walgreens
$25.00 GC
Sentry Foods
1 whole Pie
McFarlanes
$10 cash, dry erase board, 2 can cooGreen Acres
lers, calendar, 2 pens, 2 note pads
Salons for You
Paul Mitchell Shampoo & Spray
Studio S Salon LLC
Consumers Cooperative
Making Waves Hair Salon
Sauk City
Cenex Consumer Coop Oil
Sauk Prairie
Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of ComEagle Inn
merce
Bank of Prairie du Sac
McFarlanes
Pauline Ballweg
Making Waves Hair Salon
Family Video
Kayser Chrysler Center
Carr Valley Cheese
Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of ComKwik Trip
merce
Baraboo Sysco
(donor unknown)
Culver’s Sauk City
The Press Box
Cooks of St. Als School
McDonald’s Sauk City
All of our Cookers & Judges
Walgreens
Bonham Theatre
Alure
& Video
New U
Cloud 9 Day Spa & Salon
No. 1 Kitchen Buffet
Sauk Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce
Salons for You
Second Commandment of the Church:
To fast and to abstain on the days appointed
What is a fast day? A fast day is a day on which only one full meal is
allowed; but in the morning and evening some food may be taken. The
one full meal may be taken either at noon or in the evening. Eating between meals is forbidden, drink that is not nourishment is permitted.
What is a day of abstinence? A day of abstinence is a day on which
we are not allowed to eat meat. On such days, we are forbidden all flesh
meat, including meat soup or gravy.