Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception & St. Joseph Catholic Church

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 22, 2020

St. Mary Parish 837 Parkview Dr. Milton, WI 53563

Phone: 608-868-3338 After Hours Emergencies: 608-868-2338 Fax: 608-868-3345 Website: www.saintmarymilton.org Parish Email: stmarymilton@gmail.com Pastor: Fr. David Wanish 608-868-3338 David.wanish@madisondiocese.org Business Administrator: Vicki Kersten 608-868-3337 victoria.kersten1@gmail.com Faith Formation Administrator: Sabrina Elsen 608-868-3334 sabrina.elsen1@gmail.com Faith Formation Admin Assistant: Jane Graves 608-868-3336 jane.graves.sm@gmail.com Music Coordinator: Doreen Houge 608-868-3335 doreen.houge1@gmail.com Liturgy Coordinator: Lisa Meyers 608-868-3335 lisa.meyers.sm@gmail.com Evangelization Coordinator: Jim Salimes 608-371-4304 jim.salimes1@gmail.com

St. Joseph Parish 590 S. Saint Joseph Circle

Edgerton, WI 53534

Phone: 608-884-3038 Fax: 608-884-3298 Website: www.stjoeedgerton.org Pastor: Fr. David Wanish 608-884-3038, Option 4 David.wanish@madisondiocese.org Business Administrator: Laura Kisting 608-884-3038, Option 1 admin@stjoeedgerton.org Coordinator of Religious Education: Katie Kotecki 608-884-3038, Option 2 cre@stjoeedgerton.org Director of Facilities & Maintenance: Jon Peterson 608-884-3038, Option 3 Evangelization Coordinator: Jim Salimes 608-371-4304 jim.salimes1@gmail.com

Sat. Nov. 21 4:00 p.m. 5:45 p.m.

(St. Mary) Mary M. Boston (St. Joseph) St. Joseph & St. Mary Parishioners

Sun. Nov. 22 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

(St. Mary) Biddle & Rosemary Gunn (St. Joseph) Ted Syverson

Mon. Nov. 23 No Mass Tues. Nov. 24 8:30 a.m. (St. Mary) Mary Margaret Carroll Wed. Nov. 25 8:30 a.m. (St. Mary) Rita & Ben Wells Thurs. Nov. 26

8:30 a.m. Thanksgiving Day - Note Mass Location & Time (St. Mary) Joseph Langer

Fri. Nov. 27 8:00 a.m. (St. Joseph) Harry & Betty Langer Sat. Nov. 28 4:00 p.m.

5:45 p.m. (St. Mary) Hanauska-Kennedy Family (St. Joseph) Bob & Phyllis Barrett

Sun. Nov. 29 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

(St. Mary) St. Mary & St. Joseph Parishioners (St. Joseph) Harry & Betty Langer

Masses This Week

PLEASE NOTE: Weekend Masses are now in-person with limited capacity.

Live-streaming available: • St. Mary on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. • St. Joseph on Saturday at 5:45 p.m.

Daily Masses at both parishes are in-person and live-streamed

Join us on Facebook to view Mass streaming live (access available from each parish website):

• St. Mary: www.saintmarymilton.org • St. Joseph: www.stjoeedgerton.org

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Stewardship: A Way of Life

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

“...whatever you did for one of the least of my brothers, you

did for me.”

Matthew 25:40

Most of us are generous when it’s convenient for us. We are generous when we have the time or the money. But, generosity is the opposite of that. It means giving of one’s time, money, compassion, forgiveness or mercy when it’s not convenient; when it’s not on our schedule, but on the other person’s schedule.

WORD OF LIFE: “The right to religious freedom has its foundation in the very dignity of the human person.”

USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities

Pray for the Sick

Please keep these parishioners and family members in your prayers:

Pray for the Sick

Please keep these parishioners and family members in your prayers:

Pray for the Sick

Rich Addie Delores Alm Dorothy

Bomkamp Dick Brewer Frank Daniels Joyce DeMott Bart DiMattina Aaron Ellis Carole Evans Barb Finnegan Pat Finucan Esther Folk Ralph Folk Wayne Frier Anna Furlano Lisa Green Alexandria

Haggerty William

Haggerty Ina Hageman Leo Hanauska Bud Hoff Jim Holterman Bill Hupp Don Hying

Trish Jarzynski Jim Jenkins Marion Kaiser Barb Keefe Matt Keller Kathleen Knight Joan Koehne Loren Krueger Colleen Kunkel Mary Ann

Langer Olivia McCarthy Lillian Moreno Scot Nelson Jeffrey Pipitone Barb Rogan Rob Rosa Mike & Bonnie

Ryder Rosemary

Schafer Kim Sorge Kathy

Trimberger Bob Urban Linda Wagner

St. Joseph Parish This Week at St. Joseph Wed. Nov. 25: • 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Red Cross Blood

Drive Sat. Nov. 28: • 8:00 a.m. Rosary - Cenacles of Life • 5:15 p.m. Fifth Sunday Rosary • 6:30 p.m. Confessions Sun. Nov. 29: • 10:00 a.m. Fifth Sunday Rosary

Sanctuary Candle is burning this week

in Memory of Geri Timmerman

BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS: Before the celebration of baptism, the Church expects parents and sponsors to be formed in the meaning of the Sacrament as well as its

responsibilities (Canon 851). St. Joseph's offers preparation classes three times a year. The next class will be Sunday, December 6 after 10:30 a.m. Mass. Please call the office to register, 608-884-3038.

Financially Speaking Collection from November 15, 2020

Envelopes 3,061.00 Offertory 226.00 On-Line Giving 848.00

Total 4,135.00

Collection from November 8, 2020

Envelopes 3,373.00 Offertory 167.00

On-Line Giving 939.00

Total 4.479.00

Thank you for your continued financial

support of our parish!

Catherine Gracie John Bovard Joann Carlin Pat Chiumenti Millie Churchill Jean Counter Donna Dahl Sue Dahms Bud Farrington

Grace Farrington Jordan Faust Judy Fugate Joey Hamann Ron Hatlen Rosie Hatlen Linda Hatton George Hatzinger Brenda Helwig

Marge & Roy Hollenberger

Mark Jacob Christian Kelsey Paula Kinler Robert Koch Werner Last Mary Linsley Annette Nagle Wendy Oren

Penny Patterson Maureen Plautz John & Mary Pratt Sue Sanger Jacinta Tinoco

Serrano S. Severson Pat Spray Cecilia Williams

Please keep these parishioners and family members in your prayers.

www.saintmarymilton.org

St. Mary Parish

Calendar Raffle Winner: Week 47: Char McWilliams

This Week at St. Mary Parish Tues. Nov. 24: • 5:00 p.m. Confessions ADVENT BEREAVEMENT SERVICE: St. Mary, Milton Advent Bereavement Service will be held on Thursday, December 10 at 6:00 p.m. in church. All are invited to attend, especially those who have lost a loved one.

Fiscal Year-To-Date Contributions YTD Income Needs 158,460.00 YTD Envelopes & ACH 126,393.43 YTD Offertory 2,020.10 Deficit -30,046.47

Collection from last year (November 17, 2019)

Envelopes 4,090.00 Offertory 485.53 ACH Auto-Debit 425.00

Financially Speaking

Collection From Last Week (November 15, 2020)

Weekly Income Needs 7,923.00 Envelopes 3,513.00 Offertory 44.50 ACH & On-Line Giving 703.02 Deficit -3,662.48

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH!

Special THANK YOU to parishioners Gail & John Nordlof for the donation of altar wine at St. Mary Parish. Northleaf Winery, LLC 232 S Janesville Street Milton Wisconsin 53563 608-580-0575 fax 608-580-0576 www.northleafwinery.com info@northleafwinery.com

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2020 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL WRAP-UP INFORMATION: Please read the annual Catholic Appeal wrap-up material included in today’s bulletin. This information indicates participation and performance information as well as how the funds collected will be used to meet our spiritual and material needs. Thank you to all who participated in this important part of parish and diocesan life! ROSARY AT ST. MARY FOR OUR NATION: With the coming of cooler weather and eventually winter, we are making a change to our rosary practice at St. Mary. One rosary will be prayed outside on Monday mornings at 11:00 a.m. by the statue of Mary and at the same time, the rosary will be prayed in the church for those needing to be out of the elements. Please come and pray for our country. It needs God’s help!

Evie Nett

LITTLE BLUE BOOKS FOR ADVENT & CHRISTMAS AVAILABLE AT ST. JOSEPH & ST. MARY: Six minutes a

day. That’s what you’re asked to give during these next 43 days – reflections for the 26 days of the Advent season, and the 17 days of the Christmas

season. Advent begins NEXT SUNDAY, November 29. Take one home today. ADVENT CANDLES AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE: Although we are unable to sell Religious Goods after Mass this Advent season, there are several sets of Advent candles available for purchase! Call Katherine at 868-2817 and leave a message!

“Success has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself.

It’s what you do for others.” Danny Thomas

BLANKET MATERIAL NEEDED: The Edgerton Interact Club is making blankets for Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a new non-profit in Edgerton that builds wood beds for children in our community that sleep on the floor. They are looking for donated fleece for boy or girl blankets in 1-½ or 2-yard lengths. Please drop your material in the box marked “BLANKET FLEECE” in the vestibule by November 29th.

EDGERTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COLLECTION: This is the last weekend we will be collecting hat, mittens, and gloves for the Edgerton Elementary School children. Thanks to all who have “decorated” the tree so far! ST. JOSEPH OFFERTORY PROGRAM: Last weekend, we invited one member of each household to complete a Stewardship Commitment Card with the new giving level to begin January 1, 2021. If you haven’t been able to attend Mass, we would appreciate you completing the Stewardship of Treasure Commitment section of the brochure you received in the mail last week and returning it by mail or drop it off at the parish office. If you would like to start contributing via our giving portal on-line, please visit: https://giving.parishsoft.com/app/giving/

stjoeedgerton Thank you for your continued support of our parish! EDGERTON CARE CENTER TREE: Starting next weekend, the Christmas tree will be available with tags for presents for our long-term residents at Edgerton Care Center. Most aren’t able to get out anymore and really look forward to a small gift. Please let them know that they haven’t been forgotten. This year, the Care Center requests the items be placed in gift bags only (no wrapped boxes), attach the tag and return by December 21st. Thank you, so much and Merry Christmas.

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GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD: Thanksgiving is this week. What are you thankful for? We should thank God for our spouse, family, friends, and jobs. These are good things but beyond that, we should thank God for his unconditional love and gift of salvation through Jesus. Be grateful to start a new day with a chance to do better, be the reason someone else is thankful. Throughout your day, you can pray, consciously look for the beauty God has created, express gratitude for other people and thank God ahead of time for his blessings even before you receive them. Maybe start a habit of writing down or

thinking of five blessings you are grateful for each day. Hopefully, by taking

the time to be grateful, we will feel better about ourselves and perhaps help others feel better too.

Let us take a moment to consider the blessing of belonging to a parish, with its

staff, volunteers, councils, committees, groups, and all parishioners. Thanks to all of you! Have a blessed Thanksgiving!

ST. JOSEPH SCRIP NEWS The Fellowship Committee

CHRISTMAS SCRIP GIFT CARD SALE now until November 29th!

Gift cards make your shopping easy while raising money for the Fellowship Committee Scholarship Fund. They are the perfect gift – one size fits all! See the Order Form on the previous page of this bulletin. Or for your convenience online ordering is available from our website or visit www.stjoeedgerton.org/scrip-program to place your order. Your order will be ready for pick up after each Mass the weekend of December 5-6. Thank you!

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BULLETINS MAILED HOME: Would you or someone you know benefit from having our weekly bulletin mailed to your home? If so, please contact: • St. Mary: Vicki at 608-449-6530 or email victoria.kersten1@gmail.com • St. Joseph: Laura at 608-884-3038 or email admin@stjoeedgerton.org

CHRISTMAS GREENERY SALE: St. Joseph Knights of Columbus would like to thank all who ordered Christmas greenery items and helped make our first annual greenery sale a success. As a reminder, items will be available for pickup at the lower level of the church on Saturday, November 28th from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Have a Blessed Christmas! 5TH SUNDAY ROSARY: St. Joseph Knights of Columbus will be praying the Rosary on November 28th and 29th, beginning 30 minutes before Mass. Please join us in praying for our country, an end to the coronavirus and to an end to abortions MILTON FOOD PANTRY DRIVE FOR THE HOLIDAYS: The Milton Knights of Columbus are collecting gift cards or money for the Milton Food Pantry. This year due to the pandemic, the Food Pantry has decided it best to give $50 gift cards from Piggly Wiggly.

They are also refraining from toys and presents for the children and instead

are giving $25 gift cards to Target for each child signed up. The Knights are helping by asking you to

purchase one of these gift cards or simply donate cash or check payable to Milton Knights of Columbus and we will purchase the gift cards. The Supreme Council of the KCs will reimburse the Milton Council with $100 for every $500 we donate - then in turn, that $100 will be donated to the Milton Food Pantry. A donation container will be located in the Gathering Space at church to place your gift cards or money. Or you can mail to Grand Knight Roger D. Schrader, 5736 E Eagle Dr, Milton, WI 53563. Your donations are greatly appreciated!

Some Knight News...

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“Lights for Loved Ones” at St. Mary, Milton

This Christmas, remember family, friends and all those we love

and miss in a special way by including their names in a place of

honor by our Christmas tree in the Gathering Space, as well as in the

bulletin. The suggested donation is $10 for each memorial, but any

amount will be accepted. Contributions will be used to purchase

poinsettias and live trees to decorate our church for the Christmas

season.

Forms are available in the Gathering Space and will be

accepted through November 29. Questions? Call Lisa at 868-3335 or

email at: lisa.meyers.sm@gmail.com

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ROCK HAVEN NURSING HOME CHRISTMAS GIFTS: St. Mary, Milton’s Interfaith Community Outreach Committee will once again provide a Christmas gift to each of the residents at Rock Haven Nursing Home. Many of these residents have had no contact with family or visitors since March, making them feel captive in their surroundings. By providing a small gift, we want to give hope and show our love and support to these elderly members of our community. We are asking for money donations - any amount is encouraged! Then members of our Outreach Committee will purchase a gift or two for each of the residents (currently 92 people reside at Rock Haven, but there could be as many as 128). Won’t you help us provide a smile to these lovely people? Please make checks payable to St. Mary Parish. Your donation will be added to your annual contribution statement. Questions? Call Vicki at 608-449-6530.

Drop your Coats for Hope donations into the box

in the Gathering Space at St. Mary.

UPCOMING BULLETIN DEADLINE: Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday,

the deadline for November 29th bulletin is

Monday, November 23 at 5:00 p.m.

Men’s Advent Retreat!

Calling all Men of St. Joseph & St. Mary Parishes

MAKE THIS ADVENT YOUR BEST EVER

WHERE: Saint Mary Catholic Church 837 Parkview Drive, Milton, WI

WHEN: The morning of December 5 • 7:30 a.m. Mass • 8:15 a.m. Adoration, Confession • 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. FIVE great speakers (virtual

presentations)

a.) Kevin O’Brien – Men of Christ introduction/background b.) Jason Simon – Why am I Catholic? (Conversion story) c.) Father Rick Heilman – The Power of Grace and Spiritual Warfare d.) Doug Barry – Husbands responsibility to lead their families to Heaven e.) Bishop Donald Hying – Taking back Sunday

PRESENTED BY: Father David Wanish St. Joseph and St. Mary Knights of Columbus Councils Men of Christ, Madison No charge: Free-will offering possible Facemasks required RSVP appreciated: REBreunig@yahoo.com or 608-247-8979

Bishop Donald Hying Came home to be

Bishop of the Diocese of Madison.

Previously: Bishop of Gary, IN; Milwaukee Archdiocese Auxiliary

Bishop

Doug Barry: Husband, father, and

founder of BATTLE READY, a Catholic

apostolate focusing on encouraging and strengthening men,

women and youth.

Father Rick Heilman: Author of “Church

Militant Field Manual.” Creator of

the “Combat Rosary.” Leads the United

States Grace Force.

Kevin O’Brien: Dedicated father,

husband, and founder of Men of

Christ, Catholic Men’s Leadership Alliance

and Unite our Nation

Jason Simon: President of The

Evangelical Catholic. He enjoys equipping local Catholic leaders

to not only be disciples, but disciple-

makers

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BIBLE STUDY BEGINS AT ST. JOSEPH: Do We Realize How Richly We’ve Been Blessed? Embark on a guided tour of the “Holy of Holies” of biblical theology. The book of Hebrews is like a little Catechism. It is steeped in rich truths that are foundational to our Catholic Faith, but its highly refined theological concepts can be difficult for even the most seasoned Bible scholars to unpack.

Presented by Andrew Swafford and Jeff Cavins, Hebrews: The New and Eternal Covenant draws out the riches of this sublime book in a way that makes them easier to understand. It draws connections between the Old and New Testaments, the Liturgy, the Eucharist, the priesthood, and so much more. Most importantly, Hebrews will help Catholics appreciate the astounding generosity of God as they see the wonders he has given us in the Church.

Join us for this 8-week study on Monday evenings from 6:00-8:00 p.m., beginning November 30. We will meet in the parish hall and participants will sit at their own table (unless from the same household). Cost of the study is $27.00 for materials. You will need to bring your own bible. Please contact Becky Eastman at 608- 290-2827 or rleastman86@gmail.com if you wish to join.

Or study on your own from home. To purchase the on-line option, go to: https://ascensionpress.com/collections/hebrews-the-new-and-eternal-covenant-study-2 A LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE FOR TEENS You: Life, Love, and the Theology of the Body is a unique program which reveals to teens their value as a person: their bodies, their sexuality, and their individual call to love. Filmed on location all over the world, the program features teens as well as respected Catholic leaders. It addresses, head on, many of the issues teens are already exposed to via entertainment media, societal pressures, and their own interactions with each other. This program will give teens the answers and the tools they need to successfully and safely navigate through life. There is still time to register! Contact Amy Volciak at AmyVolciak@gmail.com / 484-326-8621 for more information.

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St. Mary 837 Parkview Dr. Milton, WI 53563

608-868-3338

St. Joseph 590 S. Saint Joseph Circle

Edgerton, WI 53534 608-884-3038

Readings for Week of November 23-29 Monday, November 23 Thursday, November 26 - Thanksgiving Revelation 14:1-3, 4b-5 Revelation 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a Psalm 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 Psalm 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5 Luke 21:1-4 Luke 21:20-28 Tuesday, November 24 Friday, November 27 Revelation 14:14-19 Revelation 20:1-4, 11-21:2 Psalm 96:10, 11-12, 13 Psalm 84:3, 4, 5-6a, 8a Luke 21:5-11 Luke 21:29-33 Wednesday, November 25 Sunday, November 29 Revelation 15:1-4 Isaiah 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7 Psalm 98:1, 2-3ab, 7-8, 9 Psalm 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19 Luke 21:12-19 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 Mark 13:33-37