ST. RAPHAEL T H E A R C H A N G E L

830 S. Westhaven Drive · Oshkosh, WI 54904 · www.raphael.org

SEPTEMBER 1, 2013

TWENTY SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Rev. Doug LeCaptain Pastor

Rev. Michael Warden Associate Pastor

Betty Schwandt Pastoral Associate

MASS SCHEDULE

WEEKEND

Saturday........................................ 5:00 pm

Sunday ........... 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am

Reconciliation

Saturday ...................................... 4:00 pm

WEEKDAY

Mondays, Tuesdays Wednesdays …...8:00 am

at Franciscan Courts

Thursdays & Fridays .................... 7:15 am

at St. Raphael Church

PARISH TELEPHONES

Church Office ............................ 233-8044

Fax ............................................ 233-2360

Office Hours ................ 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

(Monday - Friday)

Lourdes Academy ..................... 426-3626

This Weekend Labor Day Weekend

Parish Office Closed on Monday, September 2

RE Registrations and

Confirmation Registrations are due!

Please turn forms in ASAP!

Next Weekend

New member information and

coffee & donut Sunday

Sunday, September 8 we begin

our 5:00 pm Mass

Save the Dates!!! Fall Harvest Festival!

September 28 & 29!

920-233-8044 parish.office@raphael.org

HEARING LOOP

We are happy to announce that the hearing loop will soon be installed. The hearing loop broadcasts the audio from the service

wirelessly to hearing aids and cochlear implants equipped with a telecoil aka t-coil without any background noise. Hearing aid

users should verify with their audiologist that the telecoils, in their hearing aids are activated. An audiologists will be on hand to

answer any questions this weekend.

"Rather, when you hold a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind; blessed indeed will you be because of their inability to repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous." - Lk 14:13-14

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DEAR PARISHIONERS...

As September and the school year begins, there is a flurry of activity, and thankfully no snow flurries! As we move into our fall schedules here are some upcoming fall events at St. Raphael:

Next weekend we will be celebrating Sr. Margrit Immoos's 60th Jubilee and 80th Birthday. Come celebrate with her this next weekend at the Masses. She asks that in-lieu of gifts, a donation be made to the Bella Medical Clinic.

Sunday Night Mass Begins: Sept. 8 at 5:00 pm, our Sunday evening Mass begins.

Religious Ed Starts and Confirmation preparation starts : New catechist training is Tuesday, September 10, 6:00-7:00 pm; Confirmation parent/candidate meetings are September 17 or 18 at 7pm; all Catechist training on Wednesday, September 18; All RE Classes begin the week of September 22. If you are not already registered, please do so soon.

Fall Harvest Festival: Saturday evening and Sunday, September 28 & 29. Save the date and join us Saturday evening for a Badger tail gate party, movie, and kids games. On Sunday join us for lunch and the priests’ competition. Thank you to those that have already returned their raffle tickets and basket raffle items and signed up to help out. To the rest of you, this is a great time to volunteer for Fall Fest and to sell raffle tickets to those folks that have sold you theirs this past summer.

Fr. Michael and Deacon. Greg will be it the Bella Walk, on Oct. 5th, considering sponsoring them.

Living Christ Retreat is Oct. 3-5 please keep the participants in prayer. (This retreat is full )

I have also been in contact with Fr. Jason Blahnik. Catholic Campus Ministry at the Oshkosh Newman Center officially opens Sun., September 1 with the 7:00 pm Mass. The Oshkosh Newman Center serves the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, students and staff. It is located at 800 Elmwood Ave., which is behind Polk Library. The center is open:

Sun. 5pm-10pm, Mon.-Thurs., 9am-10pm, Fri., 9am-1pm. Masses: Sunday 7pm, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 11:35 am. Wednesday: 7 pm. Both Sunday and weekday Masses will be celebrated at the Newman Center.

I asked Fr. Jason how we might help him out: He said:

Pray for the success of the ministry, daily if possible. Encourage the UWO students in your life to attend the 7 pm Sunday Mass at the Newman Center.

Go to our website, www.newmanctr.org to see our programs and schedules. While on the website, fill out the form under “KEEP ME INFORMED” and/or register your UWO student. In other priest news, Fr. Bob Stegmann, who was pastor at St. Josaphat's before it merged into MBS, has moved from St. Joseph in Wautoma to St. Joseph in Sturgeon Bay and Sts. Peter and Paul in Institute. So if you remember Fr. Bob from his ministry in Oshkosh, you might visit him for mass on your next visit to Door County.

Have a safe and relaxing Labor day Weekend and let us remember each other in prayer as we move into our fall schedules.

Fr. Doug

PARISH STAFF Administrative Assistant ......................................... Jill Eaton

Coordinator of Social Communications ........... Sara Erickson

Coordinator of Music and Liturgy ...................... Karen Dean

Coordinator of Stewardship ........................... Sr. Sylvia Egan

Executive Secretary ..................................... Deb Ransbottom

Facilities Management ................................... Mike Sheridan

High School Youth Ministry .............................. Tanya Heilke

Financial Department ... Anne Glowcheski, Mark Lindekugel

Religious Education Dep....................Jessie Adrians, Kelly Vidmar

Religious Education Secretary ................................ Ann Olig

PARISH LEADERSHIP

Business Manager - Mark Lindekugel

Deacons - Greg Grey, John Ingala

Pastoral Associate - Sr. Margrit Immoos

Spiritual Director - Sr. Anne Marie Lom

Trustees - Josh Adrians, John Thiel

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Sunday, September 1 Labor Day Weekend

Monday, September 2 Labor Day

Parish Office Closed

No RU Support - Moved to Tuesday

Tuesday, September 3

8:30 am RU Support

6:00 pm Stewardship Commission Mtg -

Fran Courts

Wednesday, September 4

9:30 am Women’s Spirituality

Thursday, September 5

7:15 am Mass

6:00 pm Natural Family Planning Mtg #1

6:00 pm Financial Peace University Course

6:30 pm Baptism Class

7:00 pm Men’s Choir

7:00 pm Adult Choir

Friday, September 6

7:15 am Mass

Saturday, September 7

New Member Information Weekend

Celebrate with Sr. Margrit!

Sunday, September 8

New Member Information Weekend

Coffee & Donuts after Masses

Celebrate with Sr. Margrit!

9:00/11:00 am Nursery Open House

10:00 St. Vincent de Paul Meeting

5:00 pm Mass

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Stewardship of Sharing

Week ending 08/25/2013

Budgeted Expenses: $ 26,420

Offertory Collections:

Envelopes $ 16,030

Loose Collection $ 1,449

EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) $ 714

Other Revenue $ 2,911

Total $ 21,104

Deficit $ (5,316)

LABOR DAY

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

A Mass will be held at Franciscan Court at

8:00 am on Monday, September 2, Labor

Day. The parish office will be closed and will

resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 3. Have a wonderful and safe

Labor Day weekend!

R U Support …is a ministry to the recently unemployed and

underemployed. We meet in Good Samaritan Hall at St. Raphael Parish on Monday morning from 8:30 – 10:30 am. All are welcome. Questions? Call Jeff at the Parish Office 920/233-8044. All are welcome!

This week the RU Support Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2013.

It's not too late to support the annual Bishop's Appeal for this

year

Listed below are the updated numbers to date:

Goal: $105,100

Contributed to date: $95,596 Shortfall: $9,504

Little Rock BIBLE STUDY

On Tuesday, September 17 we will begin a

14-week study of The Books of Galations and Romans.

We will meet on Tuesdays from 1:00 - 2:30 pm beginning September 17 through January 7, 2014.

This Scripture study combines personal Bible reading and study, small-group faith sharing, lecture and prayer in an informal setting. The registration fee of $20 covers books and materials. Class size is limited! Call Sandy at 231-6249 or email 38samiles@gmail.com to register or for additional information.

Thinking about Separation or Divorce? – Is your marriage or that of a relative or friend heading for divorce? Do you know how to save that marriage? Or do you feel helpless? Retrouvaille is designed to help troubled marriages. It helps spouses uncover or re-awaken the love, trust and commitment that originally brought them together. The program is highly successful in saving hurting marriages, even bringing reconciliation to couples who have already separated or divorced. For confidential information about or to register for the September program beginning with a weekend on September 13-15 call 800-470-2230 or

visit the web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

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St. Raphael Youth Ministry Calendar

What: Middle School Sundaes

on Sunday Come for 5:00 pm Mass and stay for dinner/ice cream at Culvers Time: Sunday, 4:45-7:30 (see permission slip in Kiosk 85 for details) Date: Sunday, September 8

What: Fall Harvest Fest Kids Games Time: Saturday 5-9 and Sunday 10:00-1:00 Date: September 28 & 29

Sign up in the Gathering Space to help.

What: Middle School Service Trip to

St. Vincent De Paul Come help us organize items to benefit families in need

Date/Time: Monday, October 14, 6:00-7:30

(see permission slips in Kiosk 84 for details.)

Are you planning on signing your child up for Religious Education this year? Classes are filling up! Please turn in registration forms ASAP!. This will help us meet the needs of each child in the

coming year! Thank you!

Thinking of being a catechist this year? Just haven’t had the chance to contact us? We still need

you! Call 233-8044 or e-mail jessie.adrians@raphael.org to sign up or ask for more information.

Are you over the age of 15 and interested in being a babysitter for Religious Ed nights? Please

contact Liz Glowcheski at qtglowbug@yahoo.com for details.

If you feel you have the "calling'" to share the Gospel with our children, we are currently in

need of TWO Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) Leaders for 9:00am Mass. Through appropriately adapted Scripture texts, music, prayer, signs, symbols and activities, we offer our children the chance to experience a deeper understanding and participation in the liturgy. If you

are interested in leading this program once a month, please contact Kelly Vidmar or any of the RE staff.

Do you love bringing

joy to other kids? Middle School and High School students are needed to help run games for Fall Fest

Sept. 28-29. E-mail Karen Stepanek at knudsk76@uwosh.edu or call 233-8044 to sign up or ask for more details.

Sunday Nursery News Nursery Open House will be September 8 at

the 9:00 and 11:00 Masses. The nursery will

open on Sunday, September 22. Come check

it out!

The nursery is looking for donations of gently

used toys. Please place donated items in the

basket outside the nursery on the weekend of

September 8.

If you have a child in PreK/K be sure to

register for Sunday School. Spaces are still

available.

ADULT Nursery volunteers are still needed to

supervise youth. Please contact Kelly Helfrich

at khelfrich3@new.rr.com for details.

HIGH SCHOOL: PLANNING DAY Sunday, September 8 after the 5:00 pm Mass

St. John Bosco Youth Day, Saturday, October 5. Sign up sheets in the Gathering Space kiosk! The National Catholic Youth Conference will be November 21-23, 2013. Applications available through the high school youth ministry office. School is in session!

Please drive carefully!

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Reflecting on the Scriptures (Sirach 3:17-29, Psalm 68:4-11, Hebrews 12:18-24, Luke 14:1, 7-14)

My child, conduct your affairs with humility, and you will be loved more than a giver of gifts. Humble yourself the more, the

greater you are, and you will find favor with God. -----Zirach 3:17-18

Humility. When I was younger, I thought humility was thinking little of myself. However, humility has so

much to do with how I think of myself in relation to others and to God. It flows from a heart of gratitude and a

desire to give to others. With a desire to love others well, “to love my neighbor as myself” is to step up to do

what God has gifted me with to serve, feed, clothe, and provide shelter for others in a way that does not draw

attention to self.

People who are humble know themselves and are able to deal with their own limitations and the limitations of

others, knowing that God is in their life, and they are not in charge, which brings real hope, inner peace, and

great energy. Sr. Joan Chittister, a Benedictine, writes, “People who are really humble know themselves to be

“earth or humus. There’s no haughtiness, no distance, no sarcasm, no put-downs, no airs of importance, or

disdain. No one is too above or beneath them. They are who they are, with about as much to give as to get, and

they know it. Humble people walk comfortably in every group. Because they’re at ease with themselves, they

can afford to be open with others.”

Attitude of the heart has everything to do with how I live my life. Everything I am and have is a gift from God

to be used by Him for building His Kingdom. So I am not “entitled” to anything in this world. When I serve

from a heart of gratitude, I intrinsically know that any good that I can do is also a gift from God. And at the end

of the day, when someone says, “You did a really good job at ________,” I point upwards and respond “Glad

you liked it; that (specific ability) is a gift from God to me for you to enjoy.” A heart filled with gratitude for all

that God has given results in humility. All praise and glory to you, O Lord. May I “conduct all of my affairs

with humility”.

Betty Schwandt - Pastoral Associate

Lourdes Academy is looking for After School Care team members.

Applicants must be friendly, caring, patient, energetic and understanding.

Hours are 2:45pm to 6:00 pm,

Monday through Friday – school year.

Contact Lisa Kasuboski 920-216-2495

Also, Lourdes Academy has an opening for Long Term Substitute – Middle School Math

Qualifications: Qualified applicants should possess the following:

Certified and/or eligible for Wisconsin certification to teach students in the area of 6th to 8th grade math.

Successful working experience with middle school students.

Ability to develop constructive relationships with students, staff, parents and community.

Successful candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills and be a team player.

Employment Terms:

This is a long-term substitute assignment to begin approximately October 13, 2013, and tentatively end on December 6,

2013. Dates of assignment are approximations and could change at any given time.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, three letters of recommendation, copies of transcripts and license no later

than September 6, 2013.

Submit application materials to: hrdirector@lourdesacademyoshkosh.org Or Lourdes Academy - Human Resources

111 Josslyn Street, Oshkosh, WI 54902

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WORKING WITH THE SCRIPTURES – (SIR. 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; LK. 14:1, 7-14)

This weekend we’re celebrating Labor Day and what St. Francis of Assisi called “the gift of work.” Our readings call us to humility, a virtue valuable in all times and places but perhaps especially in the workplace. For example, consider workers in fast food restaurants.

While fast food has traditionally offered good job opportunities for high school students and adults with entry-level skills, there also seems to be a growing trend toward hiring persons with physical and/or mental disabilities. The first time I noticed this was in a restaurant near my home. There was something distinctive about the young man sweeping the floor, a combination of characteristics common in individuals with Down Syndrome. But there was something else; there was a humble and genuine desire to be of service. “That table over there is clean. You can sit there, if you want.” Then he went on about his work of sweeping the floor.

And sweep it he did! That young man swept the floor like no floor has ever been swept before. He actually seemed to enjoy sweeping the floor. It was obvious that he took great pride in his work. But each time someone entered the restaurant he would stop sweeping, smile broadly, and with as much grace as if he was welcoming them into his own home, direct them to a clean table.

This weekend we celebrate workers and the right to expect a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s labor. Yet many people, caught in the trap of unemployment, still wait for an invitation to the banquet. For the young man in the fast food restaurant the invitation to move up to the higher position of an entry-level job offered freedom from the captivity of people’s prejudices and fears and the opportunity to live his life with dignity and respect. His presence reminds us that when we view our work as gift and perform it with humility even the most menial job can earn us the esteem of our companions at the table.

Are we as grateful as that young man for the gift of work?

Vinal Van Benthem

Natural Family Planning (NFP) Class Ever wondered what natural family planning is and how it works? Find out by attending an NFP class! Learn the scientific basis for NFP, Church Teaching and personal insights from NFP users. NFP is 99% effective for women of all cycle lengths and can also be helpful for couples trying to conceive. There will be a class offered here at St. Raphael on Thursday, September 5 at 6:30 pm. To register, call Gina or Ryan at (920) 410-3052.

September 16 VIRTUS TRAINING

SESSION is open for registration. Session will be at 6:00pm at St. Raphael Church.

Registration is available online at

gbdioc.org. Click on “protecting our children” and

follow the instructions.

Access Code: gbdioc04

If you need babysitting services or

have any questions, please contact a member of the

Religious Ed staff at 233-8044.

Little Rock Scripture Study

On Monday, September 30 we will begin an 8-week study

of The Book of Job from the Hebrew Scriptures. We will

meet on Mondays from 6:00-7:30 pm beginning September

30, 2013. This Scripture study combines personal Bible

reading and study, small-group faith sharing, lecture and

prayer in an informal setting. The registration fee of $20

covers books and materials. Class size is limited! Call

Betty at 233-8044 or email betty.schwandt@raphael.org to

register.

Living Christ Retreat Weekend

Thank you for your overwhelming response to the invitation to our first Living Christ Retreat. The October retreat is filled, but do not despair. The next Living Christ Retreat will be February 27, 28, and March 1. Put this in the back of your mind for now and pray about

how the Lord may be calling you to take that next step with Him then.

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St. Raphael Blood Drive

Saturday, September 7

8:00 am -11:00 am

The Community Blood Center Blood Mobile will be located in the St. Raphael parking lot. Watch for the signup board in the Gathering Space.

Jorden Albert & Jamie Pape were married this weekend at

St. Raphael Church. Please keep them in your prayers as

they make a commitment to each other in married love.

Stepping Stones, a social support group for those who have lost a loved one, meets for dinner every second Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm. The next gathering will be on Wednesday, September 11 at Ground Round Restaurant in Oshkosh. The Ground Round is in the hotel on North Main Street across from the convention center and by the bridge. You can access the Ground Round from inside the

hotel or from the parking ramp. Please call Sheila Fink at 376 - 3644 if you plan on attending or would like more information about Stepping Stones. Please join us for support and sharing.

Rosary Rally Family Event Day

The Rosary Rally Family Event Day will be celebrated on Sunday, September 8, 2013, at the Shrine

of Our Lady of Good Help in New Franken, from 11:00am to 4:00pm. It includes hymns of praise, a

Processional Rosary, a presentation on The Message of Fatima, Benediction of the Most Blessed

Sacrament, and prayers of penance, reparation and

consecration. Please join us with your family and friends as we give glory to God, and honor Our Blessed Mother’s request during her apparitions at

Fatima to pray the Rosary for world peace. The event is outdoors, so please bring your lawn chairs. Seating is available in the chapel for those who

require it.

Round-trip bus transportation is available from

Menasha, Appleton & Little Chute. Please contact Janet at 920-733-3191 for information and reservations.

THANK YOU to the

parishioner who generously

donated the money to buy our

new freezer!

It is greatly appreciated!

Our new freezer will be

arriving next week! We are Saved!

Saturday, September 28 5:00 pm Praise & Worship Mass

6:00 pm Badger Game Tailgate Party

6 - 7:30 pm Kid's Games

7 :00 pm Badger Game in Good Samaratin Hall

7:30 pm Family Movie *Disney's “UP”

Sunday, September 29 Coffee and Donuts following the

7:30 & 9:00am Masses

BBQ Luncheon following the 11 AM Mass

1 PM Priest Competition with Raffle Drawing &

Basket Raffle Drawing

Fall Harvest Festival Decoration Sale following

competition and basket raffle drawing

Volunteer are needed! Sign up boards are

in the Gathering Space!

If you took a raffle basket leaf from the

board, please bring back your selected item

by September 8!

If you have questions or are in need of more

information please contact Karen Stepanek at knudsk76@uwosh.edu

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STEWARDSHIP OF TIME & TALENT

LITURGICAL ROLES SEPTEMBER 7 & 8, 2013

GREETERS 5:00 pm T. Polishinski, E. Miller, L. & G. Seeley,

M. McCourt

7:30 am J. Ryan, J. & J. Vande Hei, S. Duzinske

9:00 am B. & C. Staszkiewicz, J. Brady, P. & B. Harrington

11:00 am T. & V. Sorensen

5:00 pm H. & M. Hagen, 2 needed

USHERS

5:00 pm P. Gilson, R. & A. Vandersee, J. McCourt

7:30 am C. Hayes, D. Timmer, P. Cernohous, E. Dwyer

9:00 am J. Wenig, P. Sawall, R. & M. Luft

11:00 am A. Langenfeld, D. Kersztyn, T. Thompson,

T. Berenz 5:00pm M. Hammen, 3 needed

SERVERS

5:00 pm Nataly Neitzel, Garret Yakes, Laura/Clarie Chier

7:30 am Jasmine McCoy, Sierra Dodge,

Alaina Dodge 9:00 am Abigayle Giese, Jordyn Giese, Ryan Bal

11:00 am Abby Kasuboski, Charlie Grey,

Robert Grey

5:00pm David Hammen, Lia Jaworski

LECTORS

5:00 pm M. Gannon, P. Pedretti

7:30 am W. Baurecht, A. Kriegel 9:00 am L. Conrad, V. Denzin

11:00 am R. Kleman, L. Kleman

5:00 pm J. Adrians, 1 needed

SACRISTANS 5:00 pm J. Geldmeyer

7:30 am S. Panek

9:00 am K./M. Ulrich 11:00 am B. Laabs

5:00 pm T. Glasnapp

MUSICIANS 5:00 pm Jon Glowcheski/Alex

7:30 am Kathryn/Alex

9:00 am Kathryn/Dan Stammer/Small Group

11:00 am Annemarie/Betsy/Small Group 5:00 pm Ekklesia

PARISH LIFE

Mass Intentions

Saturday, August 31

5:00 pm Terry Thompson † Virgil Kohlbeck † Sunday, September 1

7:30 am Bob Ballard † 9:00 am Aggie Neuwirth † 11:00 am Millard Books † Bonnie Campbell † Monday, September 2 8:00 am At Franciscan Courts † Tuesday, September 3

8:00 am At Franciscan Courts †

Wednesday, September 4

8:00 am At Franciscan Courts † Thursday, September 5

7:15 am Uher and Flink Families † Friday, September 6

7:15 am Henry Ceelan † Saturday, September 7 5:00 pm Jim Williamson † Sunday, September 8

7:30 am Eileen Rolph † 9:00 am David Schreiber † Sharon Yearwood † 11:00 am Rosie Kopecky † 5:00 pm Tom Shepeck †

Readings for the Week of September 1, 2013

Sunday: Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29, Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a, Lk 14:1, 7-14 Monday: 1 Thes 4:13-18, Lk 4:16-30

Tuesday: 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11, Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: Col 1:1-8, Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: Col 1:9-14, Lk 5:1-11

Friday: Col 1:15-20, Lk 5:33-39 Saturday: Col 1:21-23, Lk 6:1-5 Next Sunday: Wis 9:13-18b, Phlm 9-10, 12-17,

Lk 14:25-33 ©Liturgical Publications Inc

Congratulations to Greg & Madge Malchow who are

celebrating their 40th Wedding Anniversary.