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Arlene McMorran, Secretary
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St. Stephen Parish Mission We, the Catholic Faith Community of St.
Stephen Parish,
guided by the Holy Spirit, strive to live a prayer-filled life
through worship, sacraments, and service.
Email:
[email protected]\ Website:
ststephensclinton.com
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 16-17, 2019 From the
Desk of Monsignor Dan
Scripture - 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reflection Jesus reminds the disciples — and us — of his con- stant
presence. “I myself shall give you a wisdom in speaking.” In other
Gospel passages, Jesus promises and sends the Holy Spirit upon his
followers. The presence of God is real in our lives, no matter what
trials come our way. It’s tempting to be distracted or dismayed by
natural destruction and moral evil in the world. But the Church has
weathered greater storms. The sacredness of the human person
endures. We can have hope! This day and every day, we can persevere
in hope and trust in God. Thoughts for the Week Response to our
annual volunteer commitment weekend recently is very encouraging
and makes for some wonderful opportunities in the coming year here
at St. Stephen’s. Your time and talent are integral to the vitality
of our parish. When your generous sharing of these precious
personal gifts takes shape in our various ministries, the Holy
Spirit is made manifest as the source of God’s grace in all that we
do and all that we are as the Body of Christ here and now. Please
help our parish council members and me become even more aware with
your thoughts on how the mission of our parish can become ever more
active in meeting the needs of its members. Thank you to our
council members and Shelley Wellnitz for our recent successful
volunteer update. Next weekend, the Feast of Christ the King, marks
the end of our Church year. Booklets are available for all
parishioners with daily meditations for the upcoming season of
Advent. God bless you, Msgr. Dan Ganshert
Saturday, November 16 St. Margaret of Scotland and St. Gertrude
5:00 pm Cynthia Winchell Sunday, November 17 33rd Sunday in
Ordinary Time 9:00 am Addie Kostelecky & Members of the Parish
Monday, November 18 Dedication of the Basilica of Saints Peter and
Paul No Mass at St. Stephens Tuesday, November 19 No Mass at St.
Stephens Wednesday, November 20 8:00 am Bob and Bea Toler Thursday,
November 21 Presentation of the Blessed VM 10:45 Alden Meadow
Communion Prayer Service Friday, November 22 St. Cecelia 8:00 am
Lou Gillespie Saturday, November 23 Sts. Clement & Columban
5:00 pm Phil Mazzone Sunday, November 24 Our Lord Jesus Christ,
King of the Universe (Christ the King) 9:00 am Mullooly Family
& Members of the Parish
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
DAILY MASS CLUSTER SCHEDULE
Wednesday, 8:15 am Thursday-Friday, 8:15am
ST. THOMAS Tuesday, 5:00 pm Thursday, 7:15 am
ST. JUDE Wednesday, 7:00 am
Nov. 23-24 Christ the King
5:00 pm– Sat. Nov.23 Lector: Beth Hubner Servers: Volunteers Needed
Eucharistic: Linda Renaud Ushers/Greeters: Jim Pink, Christine
Scott, ButchLuety, Wayne Heglund Music: Linda Gracyalny
9:00 am Sun. Nov. 24 Lector: Larry White Servers: Joe Collins,
Molly McIlheran Eucharistic: Jennifer Vinz, Rodney Timp
Ushers/Greeters:Virgil Pope. Rick Franseen, Cindy Irwin, Eugene
Lingen Music: Pat Wendtland
Facebook Link: @StStephensCatholicParish
FAITH FORMATION CLASSES November 20 from 6:30-7:30 pm Grades 2-8 —
Family Center
Grade 1—6:00-6:30 pm Questions? Call Steve Zahn,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS RESPONSE
All the toys, books, gift certificates and donations you gave for
the Dismas Prison Ministry Pro- ject are greatly appreciated.
Next
week we will be wrapping each gift and giving them to all the
children of parents who are inmates at Rock County Jail. Imagine
the child’s joy when they receive a gift that is tagged: “Love from
Mom/Dad. “Amen, I say to you, since you did it to one of these
least ones, you did it to me.” (Matthew 25: 31-46)
Thank you to all Who Have Responded to
our Volunteer Commitment Weekend.
If you have not yet had an opportunity to respond, the
display table and all the forms are in the Gather- ing Space.
Notice that our Mission Statement on the front of the bulletin
encourages us “...to strive to live a prayer-filled life through
worship, sacraments and SERVICE.” There are many opportunities to
serve.
TEC Retreat #179 Coming to St. Cecilia, Wisconsin Dells: The date
is December 27-29 with a Friday noon start. TEC (Together
Encountering Christ) is an intergenerational movement of the
Catholic Church especially designed to help meet the spiritual
needs of Catholic Christians. Although it is an amazing experience
for anyone 15 years of age or older, it can be especially rewarding
for those youth who are preparing for or have been recently Con-
firmed and those adults in the RCIA program and those who are
actively seeking to become stronger in our Catholic Faith. This is
also an invitation for those who have already experienced a TEC to
come and help by working. Fr. Eric Sternberg will be the Spiritual
Director and Steve Davies is the Director (608.220.2088
Catholic Parenting Presentation featuring Gina and Joe Loehr
RAISING KIDS IN A CULTURE OF CONFUSION:
One Catholic Couple’s Response A 45-minute presentation followed by
Q&A
Free Event. All are welcome! Thursday, November 21, 6:30 p.m.
at St. John Vianney Church, 1250 E. Racine, Janesville Questions?
Call 608-755-1476 or e-mail
[email protected]
About the speakers: Married for 12 years, Joe and Gina Loehr are
the parents of six children, ages three to eleven, some of whom
they homeschool and some attend Catholic school. Gina holds a
master’s degree in theology from Franciscan University of
Steubenville and is the author of five books on Catholic
Spirituality, including The Church is Our Mother: Seven Ways She
Inspires us to Love. Joe is a fourth degree Knight of Columbus who
owns and operates Loehr Dairy LLC, a 500-cow Century Farm in Fond
du Lac County. Gina & Joe have served with the office of
Marriage and Family life in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and were
guest speakers at the World Meeting of Families in
Philadelphia.
Agrace Seeks Volunteers in Rock County Agrace is seeking new
volunteers to help greet visitors at the Agrace Center for Hospice
& Palliative Care or assist shoppers at the Agrace Thrift Store
in Janesville. Schedules are flexible, and free training is
provided. New volunteer orientation will be held Tuesday, December
10, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at Agrace in Janesville. Before
attending orientation, volunteers will complete an application and
interview. Call (608) 314-2922 or visit agrace.org/volunteer to
complete an application.
WE ARE OFF TO A GREAT START Outreach Program is looking for local
churches to collect items for the Christmas Baskets that will be
given away on December 14th. They are asking St Stephens to collect
hats and Mittens. The latest we could have people bring them to
church would be the weekend of December 7/8.
November 16-17, 2019 “By your perseverance you will secure your
lives." Persevere in your marriage by using the tools learned on
the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends on December 6-8 in
Madison, WI; January 24-26, 2020 in Brookfield, WI or February
14-16 in Geneva, IL. Visit our website at: alifetimeoflove.org or
call (888) 574-5653. Para un fin de semana en español por favor
llamen a Candelario y Emilia al 815-375-4250.
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