St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Greenville, through a welcoming and active environment guides the lifelong spiritual growth of the local community in the Roman Catholic faith by spreading the Gospel through word and deed.

St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception N2385 MUNICIPAL DRIVE • GREENVILLE, WI 54942

(920) 757-6555 • Email: parish@stmarygreenville.org WEBSITE: www.stmarygreenville.org

April 29, 2018

Fr. Michael Warden Administrator

920–757-6555 x206

mwarden@stmarygreenville.org

Sunday Mass

Saturday Vigil 4:00 pm

Sunday 8:00 am

10:00 am

Daily Mass

Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 pm

Wednesday 8:15 am

Friday 7:30 am

First Saturday 8:00 am

Sacrament of Confession

Saturday 2:30 pm

Tuesday 5:30 pm

Thursday 5:30 pm

Eucharistic Adoration

Tuesday 5:30 pm

Sacrament of Baptism

Please call Deacon Dave when you

are expecting @ 920-606-1635.

Sacrament of Matrimony

Please call a minimum of six months

in advance.

Visitation of the Sick/Homebound

Please call the parish office

Parish Leadership:

Trustees Diane Ernst — 920-475-7505

Phil Schmidt — 920-585-1630

Parish Council Fred Heimmermann — Chairperson

920-636-5828

Total Board of Education Todd Moore — Chairperson

920-470-7808

Finance Council Chris Van Asten—Chairperson

920-470-4939

Pastoral Message

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Attendance

April 21-22: 1,015 individuals

Stewardship

April 21-22: $13,374

This fiscal year-to-date: $767,101

Prior fiscal year-to-date: $747,107

Monday-Thursday

8 am—4pm and

Friday 8 am -12 noon.

Parish office: 920-757-6555.

E-mail Addresses: 1stInitial/LastName@stmarygreenville.org

David De Young 606-1635 Deacon

Carol Frahm Ext. 210 Director of Parish Activities

Tammy Krueger Ext. 205 Parish Secretary

Liz Arbinger Ext. 211 Parish Accountant

Laura Bovee Ext. 201 Coordinator of Family Life

Debra Fuller Ext. 233 Catholic School Principal

Yvonne Ziegler Ext. 212 School Secretary

Luke Gietman Ext 207 Director of Religious Education

Barbara Tate Ext. 237 Faith Formation Coordinator

Maria Fannin Ext. 240 Coordinator of Youth Ministry

Sue Brockman Ext. 208 Faith Formation Secretary

Dear Parishioners,

Our first reading from the Acts of the Apostles, represents a real turning point in the life of the nascent Church. Saul (whose name is later changed by God to Paul) had recently entered Jerusalem after an encounter with the Lord on the road to Damascus. That encounter had left him blind. In his blindness, he continued on to Damascus. There, a man named Ananias was directed by the Holy Spirit to see Saul and explain the gospel and Resurrection of Jesus to him. When he does the blindness leaves him. Saul began to preach in Damascus.

Up to that point, Saul had orders to persecute the followers of “the Way” which was the title given to the first Christians. His orders were to bind and imprison those followers. In some cases, he even consented to their death by stoning. This left him with a reputation. Because of this many of the disciples refused to believe that his conversion was genuine.

In our reading today Saul enters Jerusalem. The disciples there are afraid of him. They are holding him to his reputation. Barnabas, one of the 12 Apostles, takes him under his wing. Together they move about freely in Jerusalem continuing to preach about what they had witnessed. I write about this today for two reasons.

The first is that we have a tendency to hold people to their reputations. It is important to be kind to one another in any circumstance because the reality is that underneath the face we present to the world there is a great battle going on in each one of us. This is the fight for who we are and who God really wants us to be.

Secondly to encourage conversion. You do not have to hold yourself to the reputation you have. You can break free. I will always remember John Paul II’s words, “We are not the sum of our weaknesses and failures, we are the sum of the Father's love for us and our real capacity to become the image of His Son Jesus.” You are more than your reputation.

The result is evident in the reading:

“The church throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria was at peace. It was being built up and walked in the fear of the Lord,

and with the consolation of the Holy Spirit it grew in numbers.”

Finally, I would like to thank everyone for their participation (in whatever way) in the In the Spirit Dinner and Auction fundraiser. It was a wonderful night for all who attended. Your amazing generosity and support raised more than $100,000. Thank you!

Chairs in the sanctuary (where the altar is in

the Church) are designated for a specific

purpose or person. Most Catholic churches

that we enter usually have three chairs

designated for priests and deacons. The same

is true for St. Mary’s in Greenville. Someone

recently asked me why servers do not occupy

the chairs next to the priest when there is no

deacon at the Mass. This is a good question.

Ideally, the three chairs in the sanctuary are

meant to be filled by the bishop in the center

with assisting deacons to his left and right.

However, the bishop cannot make it to all

200+ Masses in the diocese on the weekend.

This would be impossible. So, he has priests

to take his place during the Masses. The two

chairs to the left and right are meant to be

filled by deacons. This Spring we will have 2

acting deacons for the parish. The reason why

the chairs are left empty is for two reasons:

First that people know that the chair is

reserved for a deacon. Second, the empty

chair would allow people to see that there is a

position in ministry that may need to be filled.

It will be great to see the full complement of

clerical roles in the near future.

Paper dumpster returns The paper dumpster will be here for the week-

end of May 5 & 6 and will be on site until

Tuesday, May 15th. Please flatten and save

your cardboard boxes, as well as other paper.

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Parish Life

SCRIP Do you have a plan for Mother’s Day? Do

you need Scrip cards for restaurants? How

about Chili’s, Jaripeo, Hu Hot Mongolian,

Noodles, Cheddar’s, Red Lobster or Olive

Garden. For your gift buying, how about

Bath & Body Works, Kohl’s, Mosaic Salon,

Periwinkle’s Salon or TJ Maxx?

Scrip is available for purchase during school

hours, during Faith Formation, and after

each weekend liturgy.

Thank you for using Scrip!

PARISH TRUSTEE ELECTION AT MASSES MAY 12 & 13

Diane Ernst is completing her term as Treasurer-Trustee term. We are very

grateful for her faithful service to the St. Mary’s Parish community over the

past six years. The Diocese of Green Bay By-Laws provide details regarding

the nomination and election of new trustees. These include: (1) Lay Trustees

shall be elected every 2 years by written ballots from the congregation. (2) The

pastor/administrator may nominate persons as candidates. (3) Additional

nominations may be made in writing (to the pastor/administrator); at least 10

written nominations must be received from adult parishioners in good

standing for a person to be nominated; (4) nominations must be received at

least 2 weeks prior to the election; (5) nominees must be at least 21 years of

age & in good standing with the parish.

Nominations (in writing only) can be forwarded to the Parish Office

Attention to Fr. Michael

Nomination deadline is Monday, April 30th!

An invitation to Brian Albers’ Ordination May 12th With praise and thanksgiving to almighty God, the Church of Green Bay and

Brian Albers joyfully invite you to attend the Rite of Ordination to the Sacred

Order of Deacon for service to the Diocese of Green Bay through the

Invocation of the Holy Spirit and the Laying on of Hands by His Excellency, the

Most Reverend David L. Ricken, Bishop of Green Bay on Saturday the twelfth

of May at ten o’clock in the morning at St Francis Xavier Cathedral (140 South

Monroe Avenue, Green Bay)

The celebration will continue with Brian serving as Deacon for the first time at

the 4 pm Mass here at St Mary that same day. A dinner will follow the 4 p.m.

Mass here in the gym. All are invited to attend the dinner. If you wish to

attend, please RSVP to the parish office by calling or emailing no later than 4

p.m. Tuesday, May 8th. The newly ordained Deacon Brian will also be serving

as Deacon at the Sunday masses May 13.

Thank You! The family of Earl “Josh” Guenther would like to thank all the ladies who

worked and donated food for the funeral dinner. Also thank you to Father

Michael and Deacon Dave for such a beautiful service for Josh, to the

musicians that took time off from work, the pallbearers that took part and to

Joe Lippert for providing the cheese for the funeral luncheon. We can’t thank

everyone enough!! God Bless You!!! The Guenther Family

K of C Memorial Mass The Knights of Columbus Memorial Mass, remembering the deceased

members of Council 7895 and 16244 will be celebrated on Thursday, May

17th at 6:30 pm at St. Mary. All families, friends and relatives are invited to

this special memorial Mass.

Corpus Christi Procession in Menasha On Sunday June 3rd, immediately following the 10:30 am Mass at St Mary's,

Menasha there will be a Corpus Christi procession. The faithful will process

with the Blessed Sacrament around the block and then come back in church

(St Mary) for Benediction. St Mary's is located at 528 Second St, Menasha. All

are welcome!

Weekly Stewardship Thought In today’s Gospel, Jesus says that God is

glorified when a disciple, grafted in Christ,

produces abundantly and bears much

fruit. The disciple must then be

a good steward of that abundance.

—See John 15:1-8

Please welcome

the newly baptized:

Ethan James Baxter Son of Brent & Stacey Baxter

Haelyn LouJean Nikolai Daughter of Kyle & Miranda Nikolai

Maisie George Wood Daughter of Ben & Autumn Wood

School’s Spring Concert: ~Sing a Joyful Song to God~

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Faith Formation—Youth

More Parish Life

Our Many Thanks!!

A huge “Thank You!” to Everyone who donated and supported our 4th Annual

~In the Spirit Dinner Auction~

The Generosity we experienced this year from our community was Overwhelming!

and we are So Very Grateful!! This is our largest annual event to raise funding for

both SCHOOL & PARISH here at St. Mary’s, and we could never be successful

without your kind and generous support!

Your thoughtfulness is Greatly Appreciated!

We Are VERY BLESSED!!

The “In the Spirit” Committee

Pro-Life Prayer Corner

Pray that God will move you to become

increasingly active in the right-to-life

movement. Ask Him to help you speak up

boldly for what you believe.

Pray through I Timothy 1:6-12.

Readings for the Week of April 29, 2018 Sunday: Acts 9:26-31/Ps 22:26-27, 28, 30, 31-32 [26a]/1 Jn 3:18-

24/Jn 15:1-8

Monday: Acts 14:5-18/Ps 115:1-2, 3-4, 15-16 [1ab]/Jn 14:21-26

Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28/Ps 145:10-11, 12-13ab, 21 [cf. 12]/Jn

14:27-31a

St. Joseph the Worker: Gn 1:26--2:3 or Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24/Ps

90:2, 3-4, 12-13, 14 and 16 [cf. 17b]/Mt 13:54-58

Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6/Ps 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5 [cf. 1]/Jn 15:1-8

Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-8/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [5]/Jn 14:6-14

Friday: Acts 15:22-31/Ps 57:8-9, 10 and 12 [10a]/Jn 15:12-17

Saturday: Acts 16:1-10/Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 5/Jn 15:18-21

Next Sunday: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48/Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 [cf.

2b]/1 Jn 4:7-10/Jn 15:9-17 © Liturgical Publications Inc.

St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Mass Intentions

Week of April 30-May 6 The saving graces of the Mass are for:

Monday No Mass

Tuesday 6:30 pm †

Wednesday 8:15 am the souls of Harry & Jerry

Griesbach†

Thursday 6:30 pm the soul of Dennis Gauthier†

Friday 7:30 am the Living & Deceased

Members of the Ehm &

Stoeger Families†

First Saturday8:15am †

Saturday 4:00 pm Jan & Charles Johnson and

the soul of Jack Woods†

Sunday 8:00 am the people of St. Mary’s

10:00 am the soul of Vicki Reimer and

the Living & Deceased

Members of the Norbert &

Gertrude De Young Family†

Liturgical Roles

Weekend of May 5-6

Ushers

4:00 pm Mike Kozak, Jeremy Krueger,

Craig Taylor

8:00 am Rick, Cameron & Elliot Luker

10:00 am David & Blake Hahn, Kip Wenninger,

Mike Lautenschlager

Lectors

4:00 pm Dan Egan

8:00 am Dave Kettner

10:00 am Brian Albers

Altar Servers

4:00 pm Paige Gindt, Mackenzie & Lorna Langan

8:00 am Zachary Ujazdowski, Ryker Zak,

Benjamin Schoeni

10:00 am Alycen & Carley Kloss, Nina Smiley

Musicians

4:00 pm Dawn Warns

8:00 am Kate Fannin

10:00 am Choir

Greeters

4:00 pm John & Dana Bourassa

8:00 am the Willenkamp Family

10:00 am Christy Hintz

Scrip Sellers

4:00 pm Tanya Lange, Eileen Fischer

8:00 am Cindy Hoerning, Diane Ernst

10:00 am Debbie Fabel, Cathy Wenninger

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Calendar for the week of April 30-May 6, 2018

Monday April 30

Tuesday May 1 Adoration of Jesus in Church 5:30-6:15pm

Confessions 5:30-6:15pm

Christology 7:00pm

Wednesday May 2 Christology 9:00am

Adoration of Jesus in Church 9:00am

Faith Formation Grades 1-8 4:30pm

Faith Formation Grades 1-8 6:00pm

Faith Formation High School 7:30pm

Thursday May 3 Confessions 5:30-6:15pm

Vianney Cenacle 5:30pm

Adult Choir 7:00pm

Knights of Columbus 7:00pm

Friday May 4 Middle School Lock-In 7:00pm

Saturday May 5 First Saturday Mass 8:15am

Adoration & Confessions 7:30am

Confessions at St. Mary’s 2:30pm

Sunday May 6

Area Confessions Schedules

Hortonville

St. Peter and Paul Sat. 3:30 pm

New London

Most Precious Blood Sat. 4:15 pm

Appleton

St. Thomas More Sat. 4– 4:30pm

St. Bernard Parish Sat. 9:00 am

St. Bernadette Parish Sat. 9:00 am

St. Joseph Parish Sat. 9:00-9:30 am

St. Mary Parish Sat. 9:00-10:00am

St. Pius X Sat. 8:30-10 am

St. Therese Parish Sat. 3:15-3:45 pm

Sacred Heart Parish Sat. 3-4 pm

Bookkeeper Mount Tabor Center/SPIRITUS has an opening for a Bookkeeper. The 15-20 hours per week position includes general office and

bookkeeping procedures. This person must possess a working knowledge of Microsoft applications and QuickBooks with attention

to details. Prefer positive, practicing member of the Catholic faith who wants to share their gift of accounting to the mission of in-

spiring Catholic youth. For full job descriptions, email edenfoord@spiritusministries.org or phone (920) 722-8918 for more info.

Christmas Stars Auditions Christmas Stars, a holiday-themed musical revue celebrating 25 years will hold open auditions for adult (high school and above)

singers and dancers and children in kindergarten through eighth grade on Monday, May 14 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm and Saturday,

May 19 from 9:00 am to noon at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, 1600 W. Prospect Avenue, Appleton. Rehearsals are held at Xavier

High School on Sunday nights beginning at the end of August for adults and in September for students. Performances for 2018 are

November 29 through December 9 at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre. The show’s director is Jim Romenesko; Bethany Abrahamson is

the show’s musical director and Mary Doverspike is the choreographer.

Auditions are by appointment. Music and accompaniment are provided by the producers. Those interested in auditioning may

find more information as well as audition and application materials at the “Join Our Cast” link on the show website:

www.christmasstars.org.

Summer Day Camp Children in SMCS faith- based Summer Day Camp will participate in field trips, arts and crafts, drama, music, sports, picnics, world

language and many more activities beginning on June 4 to August 24 (closed July 2-6) Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to

5:30 p.m. Friendsday Wednesday is SMCS summer field trip program for children entering Kindergarten through 6th Grade. A vari-

ety of field trips are offered throughout the summer that are open to all students (no field trip July 4). Seats are limited.

For details and a link to online registration, please click on Summer Childcare under SUMMER PROGRAMS at

www.smcatholicschools.org, or contact Katie Weber at mailto: kweber@smcatholicschools.org. Register by May 15 to guarantee

space is available.

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