5th Sun OT 2012

ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH
1540 Mill Street, PO Box 60, Lyons, WI 53148
Phone: 763-2050; FAX: 763-9377; Email: saintjoe@bizwi.rr.com
On line at: www.st-josephsparish.org
Parish Office Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday: 5:00 p.m.; Sunday: 9:30 a.m.; Holy Day: 7:00 p.m.
Tri-Parish Weekday 8:30 a.m. Mass Schedule: Tuesday - St. Joseph’s
Monday & Wednesday - St. Charles; Thursday & Friday- St. Mary’s
PARISH STAFF
Parish Priest: Rev. John Baumgartner
Administrative Assistant: Tami Koenen
Director of Religious Education: Rita VanSchyndel
PARISH COUNCIL
Ken Baumeister, 2012 ................................ 763-2055
Rev. John Baumgartner, Parish Priest ..... 767-9079
Scott Betzen, Trustee (Treasurer) .............. 767-9733
Julie Caufield, 2013, Secretary.................. 763-9273
Bill Corcoran, 2013, Chairperson ............. 248-3081
Kathy Gabriel, 2012.................................... 539-2071
Dan Haacker, 2013, Vice Chairperson .... 723-3875
Sandy Jenkins, 2014 ................................... 723-3907
Betty Lou Peterson, 2014 ........................... 661-4121
Bill Peterson, 2012...................................... 763-5623
Rick Tinder, Trustee (Secretary) ............... 767-0499
David VanSchyndel, 2014 .......................... 275-5030
PARISH COMMITTEES
Parish Council
Meets on 3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m.
Finance/Administrative Services
Jim Schaefer, Chairperson 763-6624
Meets on 2nd Thursday, 7:00 p.m.
Human Concerns
Julie Koenen, Chairperson 763-2390
Meets on 2nd Tuesday, 1:00 p.m.
Prayer & Worship
Rachelle Haacker, Chairperson 723-3875
Meets on 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
Christian Formation
Lenora Seitz, Chairperson 763-6647
Meets on 2nd Thursday, 10:30 a.m.
Buildings & Grounds
Pete Peterson, Chairperson 661-4121
Meets on 2nd Monday, 7:00 p.m.
Parish Life
Bill Corcoran, Chairperson 248-3081
Meets on 2nd Sunday, 10:30 a.m.
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
their time, talents and treasures.
CONFESSIONS: First Saturdays from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
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)
If you have a concern that needs immediate prayer, give it to
the PRAYER LINE by calling Julie Koenen at 763-2390.
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
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:
Ruth Celia, Irene Phillips,
Elenore Grasser, Kristin Sanders,
Brian Strickler, Mark Eschenbacher,
Jon Martin, DeNiene Harris,
Eden and Eme, Millie Hapka,
Eric Behling, Ed Biedrzycki,
Agnes Ehlen, Claire Cowan,
Aaron Deutsch, Don Wagner,
Jim & Gloria Crowley,
Dick Gutkowski, Edith Doyle,
Jeff Doyle, and Maggie Schoenberg.
Names in the above list are added at the
request of the person named or a family
member. Names are not removed until that
person or a family member asks us to do so.
NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS
Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Mark 1:40-45
PRAYER SHAWLS
If you have an ill relative
or friend that you think
would appreciate a
Prayer Shawl, made by
St. Joseph’s members for the Human
Concerns Committee and blessed by
Fr. John, you may pick one up at no
cost from Julie Koenen’s house1619 Mill Street. Call 763-2390.
Please support our
Advertiser of the Week!
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763-6259
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Our Mass Intentions
This Week
5:00 p.m. ...........Fr. Don Quartana
9:30 a.m.............Rosemarie Freitag
TU 8:30 a.m. .....For the People of St. Joseph’s
Next Week
5:00 p.m. ...........Deceased Members of the Massey
Family
9:30 a.m.............available, call the parish office
TU 8:30 a.m. .....For the People of St. Joseph’s
Big Bargains for Brides To Be: Proceeds to Benefit Low-Income Children
On Valentine’s weekend, the St. Vincent de Paul Society is hosting a very
special Wedding Boutique Sale, with more than a thousand brand new wedding
gowns as unbelievable savings...some priced as low as $50! It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity for brides-to-be. Proceeds will go towards St. Vincent de Paul’s
“Beds 4 Kids” - a program that has purchased more than two thousand new beds
for children. Go to www.svdpmilw.org or call 414-462-7837. Don’t need a dress
or know a bride? Consider volunteering!
Are You Up for the Challenge of the Catholic Church in the 21st Century?
Presented by John L. Allen, Jr., Author and Vatican Analyst
Tuesday, February 28, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Mount Mary College, Bergstrom Hall
(enter visitor parking lot off 92nd street (Swan Blvd.)
Cost - $10; pre-register at www.johnpaul2center.org or 414-758-2201
John Allen, author of six best-selling books on the Catholic Church; including
his latest “People of Hope” about Cardinal-elect Dolan, will be fresh from his
trip to Rome and the elevation of Archbishop Dolan to Cardinal. He will discuss
this event and will focus on the challenges the Catholic Church faces in the 21st
century. Allen will delve into the impact of globalization and other issues. For
more information: Randy Nohl, nohlr@archmil.org or 414-758-2216
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING COURSE
Have you ever thought about what unnatural birth control methods really do to
your body? To your marriage? The Couple to Couple league has the answers and
more. Attend a short, three-session course and learn the Sympto-Thermal
Method, a natural method of family planning that is safe, effective and morally
acceptable. Great for achieving as well as postponing pregnancy.
St. Jerome Parish, 995 Silver Lake Street, Oconomowoc, will be offering this
natural family planning course on three Mondays - March 19, April 16 and May
14 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. in Marian Hall. Free childcare will be available.
Course fee is $150 per couple and includes all study and instructional materials,
mailed to you after registration and before the first class.
To register, visit the Couple to Couple website - www.ccli.org. Questions? Call
Amanda at 262-707-3018
February 5, 2012
Do You Have Cabin Fever? We Have the Cure:
Come to Casino Night - Saturday, February 11
Appetizers served beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Gaming begins at 6:30 p.m.
Four –score and several years ago...we started Casino
Night at St. Joseph’s. The tradition lives on as we gather
in the “cabin” on Mill Street to play Craps, Roulette, Black Jack and Texas
Hold’em. Yield a healthy harvest of coins on Slot Machines, too! Ticket are $20
and include appetizers and $5,000 “casino cash.” Arrive in true prairie fashion to
receive an additional $5,000 in “casino cash!”
We need volunteers to be dealers and helpers for the night. We also need
volunteers to bring appetizers. Sign up sheets are located in the
back of church.
Please return your tally slip, ticket money and any unsold
tickets by Sunday, February 5th. Place them in the collection,
mail them in, or bring them to the Parish Office. Extra tickets are
available through the office as well. Thank you for your support!
AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED
Casino Night cannot be a success without good people like you who donate
raffle prizes and auction items. Our goal is to have 25 auction items. Smaller
prizes and gifts are used for “Casino Cash” raffle prizes, which may include
(but are not limited to) gift certificates, car washes, hand crafts, candles, etc.
Please contact Teresa Smet at 763-6511or Rachelle Haacker at 723-3875 with
your donations and questions. Items may be dropped off at the Parish Center
during regular office hours (9:30 - 3:00 T, W, TH), Wednesday evenings during
religious education hours, or following any Mass.
We thank you for your continued efforts in supporting the stewardship and
fellowship of St. Joseph’s parish.
FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!
Our annual REP Roller Skating event is this Monday, February
6th at Traxside Skating Rink in Burlington. Cost is only $1.00
which includes skates. This event is open to everyone - young
or young at heart. You do not need to have children in the REP
program to join us. As always, friends are welcome.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29
During Lent we set aside time to remember God’s love for us, reflect on His
message, and re-commit ourselves to following in Jesus’ footsteps. The Stations
of the Cross serve as a wonderful tool for remembering, reflecting and recommitting ourselves to God.
This year, our Religious Education students will hold a special event The Stations of the Cross. It will look different from the traditional
Stations of the Cross. Several of the stations have been combined. All
of the stations will be presented in words, music and freeze-action
scenes.
We invite everyone to join us in the Parish Center for this
evening of prayer and reflection!
Eric Behling................... February 6
Holly Corcoran .............. February 6
Daniel Cowan ................ February 6
Michael Deutsch, Jr. ...... February 8
Kelly Peterson ............... February 8
Elena Spiegelhoff .......... February 8
Larry Bauman ................ February 9
Patrick Fincutter ............ February 9
Come and wish Ruth Albee
a Happy Birthday on
February 12
after the 9:30 Mass
or between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m.
in the Parish Center.
HOSPITALITY WEEKEND
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED
Sign-up sheet is posted
in the back entry of
church, along with an
explanation of duties.
Your help in keeping up
this ministry is necessary!
LAST SUNDAY’S
RECEIPTS
Loose Collection ............. $127.00
Envelopes ..................... $1,470.00
Human Concerns........................ 0
Total ............................ $1,597.00
February 5, 2012
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
THIS WEEK
NEXT WEEK
Saturday - 5:00 p.m.
Host 2 ....................... Marie Koenen
Host 3 ................Betty Lou Peterson
Chalice 1 ............ John VanSchyndel
Chalice 2 ..................... Janice Schilz
Lector......................... Jeanne Bleser
Server........................ Sarah Haacker
Server......................... Alex Haacker
Ushers ..........................Ken Koenen
Usher ........................... Dan Haacker
Sunday - 9:30 a.m.
Host 2 ............................ Dora Ehlen
Host 3 ..........................Emma Ehlen
Chalice 1 ............ Mary Ann Johnson
Chalice 2 ........................Neil Martin
Lector.......................... Karen Martin
Server...................... Andrew Zeman
Server.................only one scheduled
Usher ............................... Jim Ehlen
Usher ............... David VanSchyndel
Counter ........................ Kathy Howe
Counter ........................... Pat Wright
Saturday - 5:00 p.m.
Host 2 ...............................Pat Curtis
Host 3 ................ Mary Henningfield
Chalice 1 ..................... Julie Koenen
Chalice 2 ................... Marie Koenen
Lector ................ Marlys Schuerman
Server ...................... Thomas Martin
Server .......................... Claire Schilz
Usher ............................Ken Koenen
Usher ................................ John Falk
Sunday - 9:30 a.m.
Host 2 .......................... Connie Nold
Host 3 .............................. Jean Uhen
Chalice 1 .................... Jeanne Bleser
Chalice 2 .......................Teresa Smet
Lector ........................ Julie Caufield
Server .......... Gracelyn Henningfield
Server ....................... Alissa Kolosik
Usher .......................... Dan Haacker
Usher .............................. Peter Smet
Counter ....................... Dan Haacker
Counter .......................... Mike Iselin
Children’s Church .......... Wendy Zeman
Children’s Church .... Geri Henningfield
Cycles of Faith - 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
It was a year ago that I was in the hospital for the first time in my life. The minor
surgery meant that I had to stay overnight. When it came time for the dressing
change the next day, I thought that I was going to die from the intense pain. Of
course my brief experience of pain was nothing compared to the chronic
conditions or acute illnesses that so many people suffer each and every day. When
you think of all the people in hospitals or nursing homes, and the countless others
around the world who endure without any medical care, the enormity of suffering
seems overwhelming.
It is no wonder then that in Jesus' time once the crowds had heard that he cured
Simon's mother-in-law, they raced to bring to him all who were ill or possessed by
demons. If someone could alleviate the pain, cure the sick, and cast out demons
this was definitely an opportunity of which to take advantage.
While modern medicine may help us with our physical illness and psychological
pain, there is still a spiritual dimension to sickness that we should not ignore.
Sickness separates us. It makes us question our faith. Illness strikes at our heart as
well as our body. That is why the church offers the sacrament of the anointing of
the sick for any who are ill. When we are sick, we are also alone. We need the
support of the community of faith. And we need their prayers.
When a loved one is ill-or if you are sick yourself-don't hesitate to request the
sacrament of anointing. If your illness confines you for a longer time, ask to
receive Communion regularly to nurture you spiritually even as you seek to be
strengthened physically. People sought out Jesus in this weekend's Gospel. When
we or a loved one is ill, we can seek him out today.
©2011 Liturgical Publications Inc
This Week’s
Meetings & Activities
Monday
6:00 p.m. - Skate Night at Traxside
Tuesday
8:30 a.m. - Mass
Wednesday
6:45 p.m. - REP Classes
Thursday
10:30 a.m. - Christian Formation
7:00 p.m. - Administrative Services
Please continue to save and
bring in your Richter’s Sentry
receipts with the Funds for
Friends stickers on the backs.
LifeTeen is cancelled for tonight,
February 5 (Super Bowl Sunday).
Our next Life Night will be held on
Sunday, February 19, 2012. That
day, our Confirmation candidate and
their sponsors will gather together
at St. Charles Church at 2:30 for a
special session. Following that, we
will hold our regular Life Teen Mass
at 5:00 p.m. and Life Night for
grades 9-12, ending at 7:30 p.m. As
always, we invite our tri-parish
friends to join us for Mass.
Questions? Contact Jim and Kathy
Martin at 767-1525 or email at:
jimandkathymartin@gmail.com
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
CHRISTIAN FORMATION CORNER - Feast & Blessing of St. Blaise
We know more about devotion to St. Blaise by Christians around the world than we know about the saint himself. His
feast is observed as a holy day in some Eastern churches. The Germans and Slavs hold him in special honor and for
decades may United States Catholics have sought the annual St. Blaise blessing for their throats.
We know that Bishop Blaise was martyred in his Episcopal city of Sebastea, Armenia, in 316. The legendary Acts of St.
Blaise were written 400 years later. According to them, Blaise was a good bishop who worked hard to encourage the
spiritual and physical health of his people. Although the Edict of Toleration (311) granting freedom of worship in the
Roman Empire was already five years old, persecution still raged in Armenia. Blaise was apparently forced to flee to the
back country where he lived as a hermit in solitude and prayer, but he made friends with the wild animals. One day a
group of hunters seeking wild animals for the amphitheater stumbled upon Blaise’s cave. They were first surprised and
then frightened. The bishop was kneeling in prayer surrounded by patiently waiting wolves, lions and bears.
As the hunters hauled Blaise off to prison, legend has it, a mother came with her young son who had a fish bone lodged in
his throat. At Blaise’s command the child was able to cough up the bone. Because of this incident, Blaise is called patron
of ailments of the throat.
Agricolaus, governor of Capppadocia, tried to persuade Blaise to sacrifice to pagan idols. The first time Blaise refused, he
was beaten. The next time, he was suspended from a tree and his flesh torn with iron combs or rakes like those used by
English wool combers. Those wool combers took Blaise as their patron saint. They could easily appreciate the agony the
saint underwent. Finally, Blaise was beheaded.
Four centuries give ample opportunity for fiction to creep in with fact. We cannot be sure how accurate Blaise’s
biographer was, but St. Blaise is still called the patron saint of throat ailments. Blaise is seen as one more example of the
power those who give themselves entirely to Jesus have. As Jesus told his apostles at the Last Supper: “If you remain in
me and my words remain in you, ask for whatever you want and it will be done for you.” (John 15:7) With faith we can
follow the lead of the Church in asking for Blaise’s blessing.
On February 3 (or the weekend closest to his feast day) we can have the privilege of
having our throats blessed. This year at our parish on the weekend of February 4 & 5, the
blessing will be given at the end of both masses. Father, using two candles tied together with
a red ribbon, will hold those candles at the throat of each person who comes forward, and say
the words of blessing: “Through the intercession of St. Blaise, bishop and martyr, may God
deliver you from ailments of the throat and from every other evil. In the name of the Father, and
of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Our response is “Amen.”
Eat At Culvers on February 13
Treat your special someone to an
early Valentines Day Dinner! Our
High School Mission Group will be
happy to serve you on Monday,
February 13 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at
the Culver’s in Burlington. 10% of
the sales go towards our trip to
Nashville this summer. So come on
in or drive through, but do plan on
joining us for dinner. See you there!
Seeking Volunteer ESL Instructors
Catholic Charities needs native English speakers to volunteer and serve as
English as a Second Language instructors to teach the English language and
American culture for 2.5 hours a day, Monday through Friday, for a period of
eight weeks. All training, materials and lesson plans will be provided. If you are
interested in helping our refugee population, please contact Susuan Kurek,
Volunteer Coordinator, at 414-769-3401 or skurek@ccmke.org.
“Put Your Faith in Action! Uproot Poverty Together”
Catholic youth in grades 7 - 12 within the Archdiocese of Milwaukee are invited
to enter the 2012 Multi-media Youth Art Contest, “Put Faith in Action! Uproot
Poverty Together.” Learn about poverty in the U.S. and how our Catholic faith
calls us to respond, then create a unique piece of art - music, video, short story
or photography - that will be shared with others. Submit entries to the Office
of Social Justice Ministry by February 28, 2012 for a chance to win $500. For
complete contest rules, visit: tinyurl.com/2012Contest or call 414-758-2285.