of Nativity Mary 313 E. WALL S TREET • JANESVILLE, WISCO NSI N 53545 -3047

October 6, 2019 • Twenty - Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Rectory 313 E. Wall Street Janesville, WI 53545-3047 Website ............. www.nativitymary.org Phone ............................... (608) 752-7861 Father Rob Butz ……. (608) 620-9910

Pastor ............................. Rev. Robert Butz Email: pastor@nativitymary.org

Dir. of Liturgy ........................... Bob Craig Email: liturgy@nativitymary.org Coord. Religious Ed….Kathy Hookham Email: re@nativitymary.org Business Manager ... .Arwen Twitchett Email: accounts@nativitymary.org Parish Secretary...……....Sharlet Collins Email: psec@nativitymary.org

St. Mary School 307 E. Wall Street Janesville, WI 53545-3047 Phone .............................. (608) 754-5221 Principal……………………..Kim Ehrhardt Secretary ……………………..Sue Vodak & Sue Dickman

Religious Education Phone .............................. .(608) 752-7861 Coordinator…………….Kathy Hookham

Prayer Network Mary Ann Venable…..(608) 754-5284

Nativity of Mary ................ Sat. 4:30 pm Sun. 8:30 & 10:30 am

St. Patrick ............................. Sat. 4:00 pm

St. John Vianney ................ Sat. 5:00 pm Sun. 8:15 & 9:45 am

St. William ............................ Sat. 4:00 pm Sun. 8:00 & 10:30 am

St. Mary - Milton ............... Sat. 4:00 pm Sun. 8:30 am

We, the Catholic family of Nativity of Mary, are empowered by the Holy Spirit to be disciples of Jesus Christ. Through worship, the sacraments, fellowship, evangelization and outreach, we will share the word of Christ in our community. -Mission Statement

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St. Mary School

News & Notes

Please remember your SCRIP …..

SCRIP puts your regular shopping dollars to work

supporting your parish and school with over fifty retailers. Grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants, department stores, hardware stores, movie theaters, spas and more!

SCRIP is available at St. Mary School’s office, or look

for us after the 10:30 AM Mass every Sunday, and after all Masses twice per month. Next up: October 5th/6th and 19th/20th.

Thank you for supporting your parish and school!

Respect Life This weekend, the Respect Life

Collection is being conducted across the diocese. Brochures are available in the church vestibule, explaining the collection. The Respect Life envelope was included in those mailed to your home, or you can pick one up in the vestibule as well. Please consider how you can make a difference!

Money Matters Money Counts for 2018-2019

Received Budgeted Variance

Week 13

9-29-2019 10,370.15 9,432.78 937.37

YTD $134,247.33 136,952.50 -2,705.17

James Owen Revell Son of Patrick & Christina

August 31, 2019

Minna Florence Hahn Daughter of Carl & Deborah

September 8, 2019

Ezra Brandon Phillips Son of Jose & Theresa September 8, 2019

Dear Parents, Parish Members, Teachers and Staff, We hope that your first month back to school has been a productive one! The halls have been bustling. It’s been wonderful to welcome so many new faces and a joy to visit with all of our familiar friends too! As we look forward to facing new challenges, we are pleased to be tasked with growing the faith, talents, and academic excellence of each our students. The St. Mary School Board is an advisory body to the pastor and parish council whose purpose is the advancement of the mission and goals of St. Mary School. Membership on the school board consists of registered members of the parish, school staff as well as parents of students who attend St. Mary Parish School. Applications are approved by a simple majority of the present board members. The School Board is now accepting applications for the 2019-2022 term. We currently have three vacancies to fill. Our meetings are held in the conference room of the school office, one Tuesday of each month, the months of Septem-ber through May. Additional details will be determined once full membership is obtained and availability of each member determined. An application form is attached to this letter, and can also be accessed by visiting the school website - http://stmaryschoolwi.com/parent-resources/ We ask that all applications be completed online or returned to the school office by 10/18/2019. Applications will be discussed and voting will commence as of the October 22, 2019 meeting at 6 pm. We thank you in advance for your interest and enthusiasm, as we enter the 2019-2020 school year. Sincerely, The St. Mary School Board Fr. Robert Butz Jennifer Hussli Curtis Macek Dr. Kim Ehrhardt Dalila Jacque Dennis McDougall Lynsey Dostal (exiting) Jeremiah Johnson Seena Stelter

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Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

"Is he grateful to that servant because he did what was commanded? So should it be with you. When you have done all you have been commanded, say, 'We are unprofitable servants; we have done what we were obliged to do.'" - Lk 17:9-10

************************************************************ “When you have done all you have been commanded, say ‘We are unprofitable servants; we have done what we were obliged to do.” The metaphor in the story could seem harsh to us today. A servant has worked hard all day, and rather than receiving a much-needed respite, the master commands an additional task. Jesus, however, is appearing to their sensibilities. This was a hierarchical society in which everyone had a place. His listeners would know this. No servant would presume a reward for good deeds.

It’s important to remember that we do have a place at God’s table. But we don’t “earn” it. Dining with the Lord at the heavenly wedding feast requires surrender. It requires deep faith in God and His promises. It also requires commitment. The kingdom takes work! There are fields to plow and initiatives to prepare. There are sheep to tend to and family to care for. There are people waiting for our yes to generous service. When we serve dinner at a homeless shelter, we are waiting on the table of Christ. When we visit an ill relative, we’re imitating the Good Samaritan. We’re visiting Jesus! We’re growing his kingdom of life and love.

The Gospel today reminds us to check our motives. Are we serving because we’re seeking a reward? Or because we have faith that this is who we’re meant to serve? That is, is this where we’re meant to be? The Gospel reminds us that this faith can do powerful things! “If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you.” But, ultimately, we’re not the ones doing the deeds. We’re not the ones “earning” the grace. Faith, and the good we do for others, is a gift.

Scripture Please Pray For Our Parishioners Barbara Allen, Bill, Sandra Barrette,

Judy Bever, Valerie Boggs, Karen Bullis,

Noah Cotter, Linda Fredell, LeeAnn Gilligan,

Gerri, Jackie H., Alice Jensen,

Marilynn Loveland, Pat, Penny Patterson,

Janet Prusansky, Max Rammer, Tom Rice,

Heather Saalfeld, Madelynn Schieve,

Colleen Schroeder, Andrew Stuehler, Edna Thorp, Peter Weirich, Lola Williams,

Avalon Widner, Lucille Willegal

Focus on Faith

Readings for Sunday, October 6, 2019 Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Hb 1:2-3, 2:2-4 / 2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14 / Lk 17:5-10

Readings for Next Sunday, October 13, 2019 Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 Kgs 5:14-17 / 2 Tm 2:8-13 / Lk 17:11-19

Sacraments

Anointing of the Sick:

Infant Baptism: Registered members of the parish are welcome to arrange for their baby’s baptism by signing up for the necessary preparation program for parents.

RCIA Please call anytime if you would like to discuss Catholicism and see how joining the Church may offer you a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.

Catholic Women’s Club Contact Jan Bier at 752-4387 for more information.

Knights of Columbus Contact Ed Gilligan 449-6468 for more information.

Adult Catholic Spirit Club Contact Ginny Mills 752-4442

Bulletin Deadline Mondays at 9:00 AM. Please contact the Rectory at 752-7861.

Traveling Chalice

This week the Traveling Chalice will be hosted by Jeane Schumacher. Any questions regarding our Traveling Chalice program may be directed to: Colleen at 868-6386 OR irishcatholic56@gmail.com.

Eucharistic Adoration A Holy Hour is held in the church every Friday, following the 8:15 AM Mass. We invite you to come and pray

in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.

Would You Like A Pastoral Visit?

REMINDER: If you, a family member or someone you know

is confined or hospitalized and would benefit from a pastoral

visit, please contact your parish office and let them know.

Staff does not always know of hospital admissions for a

variety of reasons and often has no way of knowing of other

situations in which a parish contact would be beneficial.

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What’s Happening

October is the month of the Holy Rosary.

Join the Knights of Columbus every first Sunday of the month year- round to pray the Rosary together following the 8:30 AM Mass at Nativity of Mary. And, to honor Respect Life month, they will be gathering to pray the rosary after the 8:30 AM Mass every Sunday in October.

America Needs Fatima Rosary Rally October 12th at Noon St. Mary’s Church in Milton In front of the statue at the corner, rain or shine.

Rosary Procession Fr. Leeser and Fr. Olson will lead a Rosary Procession beginning & ending at St. Patrick’s Church at 1:30 PM on October 13th to celebrate the anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun at Fatima that took place on this date in 1917.

GAS BP 1.5% Kwik Trip 5% Exxon (Mobile) 1% GROCERY STORES Basics 5% Festival Foods 3% Piggly Wiggly 3% Sentry 4% Whole Foods Market 3% Woodman’s 5% RESTAURANTS Applebee’s 10% Arby’s 8% Buffalo Wild Wings 8% Chipotle Mexican Grill 10% Chuck E Cheese 8% Citrus Cafe 10% Cold Stone Creamery 8% Cozumel 10% Cracker Barrel 9% Culver’s 10% Dairy Queen 3% Denny’s 7% Dunkin’ Donuts 3% Famous Dave’s 10% Fazoli’s 7% Frosty Freeze 30% Hacienda Real 20% Little Caesar’s Pizza 8% Luke’s Custard 10% Mac’s Pizza 20% Milwaukee Grill 10% Mocha Moments 5% My Apartment Pub/Grill 10% Noodles & Co 8% Olive Garden 9% Outback Steakhouse 8% Panera Bread 9% Papa Murphy’s 20% Pizza Hut 8%

St. Mary’s SCRIP Fundraising Program:

Purchase SCRIP before you shop, and use just like cash.

Each business gives a percentage of your money back to the parish & school.

when your SCRIP card is redeemed. There’s no additional cost to you!

Buy SCRIP at the school office, or look for us after the 10:30 Mass every weekend,

and after every Mass twice per month. Check the bulletin for dates.

Thank you for supporting St. Mary’s Church & School.

Potbelly 8% Qdoba 7% Red Robin 9% Sidelines 10% Starbuck’s 7% Subway 6% Taco Bell 5% Texas Roadhouse 8% RETAILERS A-Glo Spa 25% Amazon.com 3% American Eagle Outfitters 10% Barnes & Noble Books 9% Bath & Body Works 13% Best Buy 3% Buckle 8% Choice Cleaners 25% Claire’s 9% CVS 6% Dick’s Sporting Goods 8% Ellis Orthodontics 5% Farm & Fleet 5% Gap / Old Navy 14% Home Depot 4% iTunes 5% JoAnn Fabrics 6% Knapton Musik Knotes 5% (excludes organs) Kohl’s 5% (may pay charge) Land’s End 16% Menard’s Home Center 3% Michael’s Crafts 4% Office Max 5% Pelsue Orthodontics 5% Target 2.5% TJ Maxx / Marshalls 7% Ulta Beauty 4% Walgreen’s 6% Walmart 2.5% Wildwood Theatres 10%

St. Mary’s School Giant Yard Sale Saturday October 5th 8 am-4 pm Sunday, October 6th 10 am-2 pm

All proceeds go to supporting St. Mary’s students, families and community via Home and School.

You’re invited to the 1st Annual St. Mary School Homecoming Gala to be held on Saturday, November 2nd from 7pm-11pm in the school gymnasium. We have a lot of excitement planned including a live DJ, cash bar, silent auction, a homecoming court and the crowning of King & Queen! Visit www.sms-homecoming-gala.com to buy tickets, become an event sponsor or vote by making a donation to our potential Kings and Queens.

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What’s Happening

As we settle into the comfort of fall routines, we look forward to a return to a “time apart” at St. Mary’s that is at once familiar and new. Our second-Monday-of-the-month Taize’ Prayer experience will be on Monday, October 14 at 7:00 PM. As always, our time together will offer a chance to un-crowd our hearts and minds and refresh our spirits. Come and bask in the light of candles, raise your voice in simple and prayerful songs, attend to God’s message in Scripture, and listen in silence for God’s voice.

Taize’ Prayer

Confessions

Nativity of Mary Tuesday 5:00-6:00 pm Saturday 9:30-10:30 am

St. John Vianney Saturday 9:00 am & 4:30 pm

St. Patrick Saturday 3:15-3:45 pm Sunday 8:15-8:45 am

St. William Thursday 6:00-7:00 pm

Saturday 3:00-3:30 pm

***Time set aside for the Sacrament of Reconciliation must be moved or canceled occasionally. Please check an individual church’s bulletin for any changes to this regular schedule.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

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information visit our website at: alifetimeoflove.org

or call (888) 574-5653.

"Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another,

as God in Christ forgave you." -Ephesians 4:32

Gather Together—Fellowship Opportunities

CENTERING PRAYER Mondays 11:00-11:30 AM in the Nativity House. For more information call Ken 608-751-8406

FAITH SHARING GROUP Tuesdays 10:30 AM to Noon in the Nativity House. For more information call Rose 608-754-8451.

TAIZE’ PRAYER Second Monday of each month 7:00 PM in the church. For more information call Ann 608-862-3756.

DARE TO DREAM BOOK CLUB Third Monday of each month 6:30 PM in Fellowship Hall. For more information call Colleen 608-868-6386.

High School Youth Group

Saturday, Oct 19 from 6:30-9:00 pm Nativity House at Nativity of Mary Parish Come for faith, food, fun, and friends! Call Matt McDonald with questions at 608-449-6406 or 0229mcdonam@gmail.com

The ADULT CATHOLIC SPIRIT CLUB will

meet at noon Wednesday, 9 October 2019, at St. John Vianney’s Marian Hall. A potluck dinner will be served and you are asked to bring a dish to share along with your own table service. Our program begins at 12:45 pm and will feature “Mary the Comfort Dog”. The dog was purchased by St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Janesville and Mary’s handlers, Tom and Dianne Moore, will give a power point presentation telling us about the comfort dog program. This is a great opportunity to meet Mary and learn about her duties. Blood pressure screenings are available from 11:30 am to 12 noon. For more information, call Ginny at 608-752-4442.

Hail Mary Prayer

Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed are thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus. Holy Mary Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Mass Intentions = Living Sunday, October 6 8:30 AM Parishioners of Nativity of Mary 10:30 AM Andy & Shirley Jennings Monday, October 7 No Mass Tuesday, October 8 12:10 PM Gail & Don Hemmer Wednesday, October 9 8:15 AM Jim Martelle Thursday, October 10 8:15 AM C. Wolf Family Friday, October 11 8:15 AM Marilyn Finn Saturday, October 12 4:30 PM Hartzell Kas—11 Years Sunday, October 13 8:30 AM Parishioners of Nativity of Mary 10:30 AM Robert W. Warner, Jr.

Parish Event Calendar

Monday, October 7 11:00 AM Centering Prayer, Nativity House Tuesday, October 8 10:30 AM Faith Sharing Group, Nativity House 5:00-6:00 PM Reconciliation, Church 7:30 PM KC Meeting, Nativity House Wednesday, October 9 5:45 PM Elementary Religious Ed, School 7:00 PM Choir Practice 7:15 PM High School Religious Ed, Nativity House Thursday, October 10 6:00 PM RCIA Inquiry, Rectory 7:15 PM RCIA, Rectory 7:30 PM KC Meeting, Nativity House Friday, October 11 8:45-9:45 AM Holy Hour (Adoration), Church Saturday, October 12 9:30-10:30 AM Reconciliation, Church

Monday 10/7

Tuesday

Wednesday Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 10/13

Nativity of Mary 12:10 pm 8:15 am

8:15am 8:15 am 4:30 pm

8:30 & 10:30 am Choir

St. John Vianney 8:15 am 5:15 pm 8:15 am

8:15 am

8:15 am 8:15 am & 5:00 pm

8:15 & 10:00 am

St. Patrick 5:15 pm 8:00 am 8:00 am

4:00 pm

9:00 am & 12:00 Noon en Español

St. William 7:14 am 8:30 am

7:14 am

7:14 am

4:00 pm

8:00 & 10:30 am

St. Mary’s Hospital

2:00 pm

St. Elizabeth Nursing Home

9:15 am

St. Elizabeth Manor Footville

9:15 am 9:15 am 9:15 am 9:15 am 9:15 am 11:00 am

ALL ACTIVITIES ARE OPEN TO MEMBERS

OF ANY PARISH IN THE CLUSTER

October 7 11:30 AM-2:00 PM Catholic Charities/Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry, St. John Vianney—All are welcome. October 7 11:00 AM Centering Prayer, Nativity of Mary, Nativity House October 8 10:30 AM Faith Sharing Group, Nativity of Mary, Nativity House October 8 Noon-5:00 PM Adoration, St. William, 5:00 PM Benediction October 8 6:00-7:00 PM Adoration and Devotions in Spanish, St. Patrick October 8 6:00-7:00 PM Adoration, St. John Vianney October 8 7:00 PM Symbolon taught in both English and Spanish by Fr. Drew and Ignacio Del Camino, St. Patrick, School October 9 5:30 AM-7:00 AM “That Man Is You”, St. John Vianney, Marian Hall October 9 9:00-10:00 AM Women’s Scripture Study, St. John Vianney, Marian Hall October 9 Noon-2:00 PM Adult Catholic Spirit Club, St. John Vianney, Marian Hall October 10 8:30 AM Bible Study, St. William, Chapel October 10 8:30 AM– 1:00 PM Adoration, St. Patrick October 11 8:45-9:45 AM Adoration, Nativity of Mary October 11 9:00 AM-2:30 PM Adoration, St. John Vianney, 2:40 Benediction

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