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PHONE 776-2123

Quality New & Pre-Owned

Vehicles

VIRTUE

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CARS AND TRUCKS

The area’s #1 Service Department

IF WE DON'T HAVE IT WE WILL TRY TO FIND IT

FOR YOU

776-4431 Hwy 23, Darlington

Residential & Commercial Services

Dean and Lori Wagner

776-3202

Black's Floor Covering

214 Main St., Darlington, WI

776-2446 New Construction-Remodeling

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608.776.2385 -or-608.574.6366

Tom Kleiber Kleiber

Custom Designs

YOUR HOMETOWN INDEPENDENT BANK "Serving Lafayette County Since 1934"

Darlington, Wisconsin 53530

(608) 776-4071 www.fnbdarlington.com

Avon Locker Processing ∙ Meats ∙

Cheese CATERING

12026 Hwy. 23, Darlington

(608)776-2336 FAX: (608)776-2199

www.danlangeconstruction.com

Darlington, WI

(608) 776-3629

BRUNKOW

CHEESE

OF WISCONSIN

776-3716

PATRICK L. WHALEN D.C.

CHIROPRACTOR

210 Main Street - Darlington, WI

Phone 608-776-4511

Mon. & Wed. 9 am.- Noon, 2 - 7 pm.

Tues. & Fri. 9 am. - Noon, 2 - 5 pm. Thurs. 9 a.m. - Noon

Darlington Dairy Supply.

608-776-4064

www.ddsco.com

Dr. Greg Tulachka

776-4471

Across from Memorial Hospital,

Darlington Accepting New Patients!

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David A. Meister Certified Public Accountant

Individual & Business

►Tax Preparation ►Payroll Services

Darlington, WI

608.776.3115

19585 Furnace Hill Rd., Darlington

608-776-2345 Cell: 608-482-2600

RICK REICHLING Oil Changes - Tires

Brakes - Exhaust

Kleiber Custom Woodworking Quality wood craftsmanship

& hand carving

Pat Kleiber

608-965-4536 www.mhtc.net/~pkleiber

MATHYS

ACE HARDWARE

121 Pelco DR Darlington, WI

53530

PHONE:

776-3729

Brunkow

Construction, LLC Steve Brunkow

Building quality homes for over 30 years.

Call for an estimate 608-776-3658

Darlington, WI

DARLINGTON

AUTO SUPPLY

11982 Hwy. 23S, Darlington

(608) 776-4541 or 1-800-236-NAPA

GREENHOUSE

& FLORAL

608-776-3998 Annuals - Perennials -

Nursery Christmas Trees - Wreaths -

Poinsettias

Full Service Florist

County Shop Road Darlington 776-4054 Belmont 762-5161

191 Christensen Dr. Darlington, WI

776-2727

Your local Electronic Store Computers-TV’s-Phones-More

11982 Hwy 23S-Darlington

608-776-2021

Inside Darlington Auto Supply (NAPA)

Lance A. McNaughton Steven Haverty, of

counsel 213 Main St., Darlington

608-776-2662

965-8800

BJ & Vicki Wiegel, Owners www.shullsburgauto.com

AUTO LLC

ETERNAL NAILS Hanh Wick *Acrylic Nails *Art Work

*Manicure & Pedicure *Air Brush

1218 Madison St.

Darlington

۰MILK HAULING ۰CHEESE STORE 608996593779

SOUTHWEST GRAPHICS, 424 Main Street, Darlington, WI 608-776-4042

125 W Ann Street, Darlington

Scott Heinberg 776-8214 sheinberg@claytonrealtors.com

OUR LADY OF FATIMA

† HOLY ROSARY

† ST. PETER

† OUR LADY OF HOPE

† ST. MICHAEL

† IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

CATHOLIC CHURCHES

Mailing Address: 730 Wells Street, Darlington, WI 53530

www9HolyRosaryCatholicChurch9org

St. Vincent de Paul 348 Judgment

Shullsburg Tues-Fri: Noon-4

Sat: 9-4 Plus Sizes

Weekly in-store specials

BILL CRIST & SON, INC.

EXCAVATING AND SEPTIC SERVICE

14360 County Shop Road ۰Darlington, Wisconsin

Phone 776-3529

508 Park Place

* Darlington (608) 776-3542

At TRICOR, It’s All About You!

Tom & Patti Black

776-4025

Holy Rosary, Darlington- 104 E Harriet Street, Darlington Sat 5:15pm & Sunday 10:30am 5th Sunday 8:00am

St Peter's, Elk Grove- 26203 St Peter's Rd, Cuba City 1st Sunday 8:00am

Our Lady of Hope, Seymour- 10962 Co O, Shullsburg 2nd Sunday 8:00am

St Michael’s, Calamine - 17596 Ridge St, Mineral Point 3rd Sunday 8:00am

Immaculate Conception, Truman- 20984 County Z, Darlington 4th Sunday 8:00am

Parish Priest Fr. John Bosco Pudhota Rectory……………………………..…776-2251 Email: pudhota61@gmail.com Parish Center Parish Office…...……….….……....…776-4059 Secretary/Bookkeeper: Peggy North Email: hrosary@centurylink.net Office Hours: Mon. thru Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Holy Rosary School School Office…………………….…...776-3710 School Principal: Tanya Horne Email: hrschool@mediacombb.net

Religious Ed Diane Smith-Hole …………………...776-2258 Email: d.smith-hole@mediacombb.net Our Lady of Fatima Parish Council:

Bernard Averkamp *Pat Meylor Meg Cullen Kathy Riechers Ann Lucas Joni Wedig Tim McComish Donna Jean Wiegel Sharon McDaniel Duane Wiegel *=Trustee

Our Lady of Fatima Finance Council: Meet 6:30pm - 2nd Wed. of Jan, Apr, July, Oct.

Jim Acherman John Knellwolf *Tom Black Tom Kliebenstein Kathleen Kelley David Meister Robert Klein *=Trustee

Holy Rosary Cemetery Sexton Ted McDermott………………....….....776-3083 Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Women Meetings: 1st Thurs.—7:00p.m. President: Irma Wiegel……………...482-1324 Knights of Columbus Meetings 3rd Wed. - 7:00 p.m. Grand Knight: Mike Wedig……..608-482-1063

is for You

We, the unified faith community of OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISH, include the churches of Saint Peter, Our Lady of Hope, Saint Michael, Holy Rosary and Immaculate Conception. We are a diverse, merged community with a long history of faith. As a community of faith, we seek to worship together and grow with the sacraments as we nurture a love of Christ and one another. As disciples of Christ through Catholic education we strive to help the youth and children explore, understand and practice their faith. As a body of Christ, we are committed to evangelization through Catholic education and fellowship. We seek to become a strong, active community rooted in charity.

MISSION STATEMENT Alana Black

608.776.2125 229 Main Street Darlington, WI

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SATURDAY, December 24

7:30-8:30AM Catholic Men’s Meeting “The Wild Goose” Discovering a Deeper Relationship with The Holy Spirit”

4:00pm Christmas Eve Mass @ St. Michael’s, Calamine † Mary, Joel & Tom Meylor 4:30pm Christmas Eve Mass @ Holy Rosary, Darlington † Mary Ellen & Jennifer Reichling † Audrey & John Fitzsimons † Katie Evenstad 5:45pm Christmas Eve Mass @ Immaculate Conception, Truman † All Deceased Members of Fitzsimons/ Armstrong Families 6:15pm Christmas Eve Mass @ Holy Rosary, Darlington † Bob & Jean Mottley

SUNDAY, December 25—Christmas Day 9:00am Mass @ Our Lady of Hope, Seymour

† Daniel & Elizabeth McWilliams & All Deceased Family Members 6:00pm Spanish Mass

MONDAY, December 26—No Mass TUESDAY, December 27 3:00-4:00pm Eucharistic Adoration in Church

4:30pm Mass † Bob Helm 5:00-10:00pm Eucharistic Adoration in Church WEDNESDAY, December 28 8:30am Mass † Edward, Hilda & Dorrence Hinderman 6:30-7:30pm Reconciliation THURSDAY, December 29 8:30am Mass † John & Marjorie Kieffer FRIDAY, December 30 10:30am Mass @ Manor † For Manor Residents SATURDAY, December 31 7:30-8:30AM Catholic Men’s Meeting “The Wild Goose” Discovering a Deeper Relationship with The Holy Spirit” 4:55pm Pray the Rosary in Church— Bernard Biraki, Leader

5:15pm Mass † Joe, Catherine & June Wiegel & Elmer, Mary & Robert Virtue Servers: Thomas & Nathan Wessel & Sammy Turpin Lector: Dennis E. Murphy Reader of Petitions: Dennis E. Murphy Eucharistic Ministers: Dennis E. Murphy & Buck Virtue Greeter/Gift Bearers: Volunteers Hospitality: Volunteers

SUNDAY, January 1 8:00am Mass @ St. Peter’s, Elk Grove † All Deceased Members of St. Peter’s 10:10am Pray the Rosary in Church –Diane Smith-Hole, Leader 10:30am Mass † Fritz & Charlotte Haldiman Servers: Jackson Boatman & Ella Winslow Lector: Shari Ruesga Reader of Petitions: Shari Ruesga Eucharistic Ministers: Shari Ruesga & Dale Cwynar Greeter/Gift Bearers: Volunteers Hospitality: CCW Members 6:00pm Spanish Mass

From the Desk of Father Bosco Dear Friends, In our times Christmas has become very commercialized and often very pagan. Many people are lured into overspending and excessive eating and drinking. However, these abuses must not blind us to the true meaning of Christmas. When thick smoke rises up, catches in our throat, and brings tears

to our eyes, it is because a fire has been lit. Ever since the coming of Christ, a bright fire has been burning on our earth, a fire that will never die. At this fire we experience the warmth of God’s love, and the glow of human fellowship. Let us not be afraid to come in out of the cold and warm ourselves at this fire. Praise the Lord! God has put on flesh and has come to live among us. I wish you and your families a MERRY CHRISTMAS and all the blessings of the Infant Savior.

Apostolate to the Handicapped WISC-TV Channel 3, Sundays at 7:00am. December 28-30 TEC (Together Encountering Christ) is coming to Immaculate Conception, Kieler, WI. Although it is an amazing experience for anyone over 16 yrs. Of age, it can be especially rewarding for those who are preparing for or have been recently Confirmed and those presently or recently in the RCIA program. This is also a ‘shout out’ to those who have already experienced a TEC retreat and would like to help with this one. Fr. Bernie Rott will be the Spiritual Director. Applications and more information about TEC can be found at www.kairostec.org.; Shannon Davies is the director. January 8 KC Free Throw Contest Darlington Municipal Gym. Registration at 12:45pm, competition at 1:00pm for boys & girls 19-14. Any KC member available to help, please contact Tony Ruesga at 608-726-1381. January 8 KC Appreciation Steak Dinner at 6:00pm in Church Basement January 20-22 The Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend in Brookfield, WI; Feb. 10-12 in Geneva, IL or March 17-19 in Madison, WI. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit alifetimeoflove.org or call 888-574-5653. Para un fin de semana es Espanol por favor llamen a Andres y Maria al 630-229-2600. February 4 February Frolic at Bridgeview Restaurant. More information coming! March 10-12 Project Rachel & Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat Call Mary at 608-221-9593, meadmt@sbcglobal.net or visit www.madisondiocese.org/rachel for more information .

DECEMBER 18, 2016 - OUR LADY OF FATIMA CONTRIBUTIONS

DIOCESAN & LOCAL EVENTS

THIS WEEK’S MASSES & EVENTS

PLEASE MAKE ALL CHECKS FOR THE CHURCH PAYABLE TO: OUR LADY OF FATIMA OR “OLF”.

(Cemetery checks can continue to be made out to the individual Cemetery.)

Deepen your faith with the CATHOLIC HERALD_

The Catholic Herald always encourages its readers to drive safely and celebrate responsibly. This week, the Catholic Herald features articles on how to responsibly enjoy New Year’s festivities. Also, look for The Junior Saints section. Learn more about your Catholic faith by reading the Catholic Herald. If you do not subscribe but wish to receive the Catholic Herald in your home, contact your parish office.

OUR CALL TO STEWARDSHIP “And the Word became flesh” John 1:14 Jesus is God’s ultimate gift of love to us. The countless other blessings that God showers upon us are nothing compared to the gift of His only Son. The only appropriate way for us to respond to such generous love is with our own generous love. When we dedicate our lives to sharing all the gifts God has placed in our hands, the peace of Christ truly will control our hearts and we will know Christmas joy every day.

Please pray for our sick: Bernie Wiegel, Glenn Garvey, Dale Symons, Eileen White, Joyce Von Rueden, Rita Marty and Heidi Brunkow Moran. If you know of someone seriously ill and needs community prayers, please inform Father Bosco.

HOLY ROSARY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS BREAK: Friday, December 23—January 2. CLASSES RESUME Tuesday, January 3

RELIGIOUS ED: Grades Pre-K—Grade 4: NO CLASSES Dec. 25 or Jan. 1. Next Class Jan. 8 Confirmation Class: NO CLASSES Dec. 25 or Jan. 1. Next Class Jan. 8 Grades 5-9 & 11-12: NO CLASSES IN JANUARY. Next Class Feb. 1

Spanish Mass Mass in Spanish is now offered at Holy Rosary, Darlington every weekend on Sunday at 6:00pm starting Sunday, December 18, 2016. This replaces the Spanish Mass that was offered in Mineral Point.

PIGGLY WIGGLY RECEIPTS Save your Piggly Wiggly receipts dated Dec. 3 through Dec. 31. Piggly Wiggly will once again give back 1% of the total receipts to our Church. Please make sure to get your receipts stamped at the courtesy counter and please put them in the box located at the bell tower entrance. THANK YOU!

PLEASE PICK UP YOUR 2017 CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES IN THE BACK OF CHURCH If you do not find envelopes and wish to have them, please contact the Parish Office at 776-4059. Reminder: Contributions must be received at the Parish Office or postmarked by Dec. 31, 2016 in order to be included on your 2016 Contribution Statement.

A GIFT FOR YOU… Please stop in the back of Church and pick up a 2017 Calendar and a book “The Lamb’s Supper”, a gift from your Church, with wishes for a healthy, happy and prosperous year ahead!

If you would like to sponsor the January $1 Challenge or any month in 2017, please call the Parish Center at 776-4059. Thank You!

Seeing is believing. Take a ride to Holy Rosary Cemetery and see the statue of “Christ the Redeemer”. The expense would amount to $10,000 including landscaping. If one or more families are willing to perpetuate the memory of someone in their family, you may donate and we will duly recognize them with a plaque on the base.

WELCOME to Marla Kilburg & Tim Weigel as new members of Our Lady of Fatima. Please shake their hands and make them feel welcome.

OLF has recently subscribed to The Augustine’s Institute’s “FORMED”, a resource that brings the Catholic Faith to each of us—on demand. There are programs, books, audio and movies to appeal to all ages. We’re excited to bring FORMED to the parish and have plans for a more visible promotion after Christmas. For now, we invite anyone who is curious to go to formed.org and register. Our Parish code is T3VFJV. By registering, you will have access to all of the resources available.

Thank You Thank you to all who served as Mass Ministers in December—Servers, Lectors, Readers, Greeter/Gift Bearers, Eucharistic Ministers, Hospitality, Cantors, Musicians and Rosary Leaders. Thanks also to our Bulletin Stuffer, the Offertory Counters, those who serve on the councils & Commissions. Thank you to all involved in keeping our Church, School & Cemetery grounds looking great and to our snow shoveler for keeping our sidewalks clean! Thank you to the Church Decorators for decorating the Church. We are grateful to our December Church Cleaners: Beth Prine, Rhonda Wonders & Jane Jean. The January crew is: Rose Schulte, Diane Colbeck, Mary Ann Reichling and Jodi Jenson. Thanks to all!

Envelopes & Checks $4,141.00 67

Offertory $269.89

Votive Lights $52.00

Masses $40.00

Immaculate Conception $40.00

Spanish Mass $32.00

Christmas Blessings $100.00

ACH Monthly 15th $820.00 12

ACH Weekly Fridays $365.00 6

TOTALS $5,859.89