St Ann N188 School Street, New Holstein

894-3147

The Catholic Communities of SS Peter & Paul

413 Fremont Street, Kiel

894-3553

Holy Rosary 1724 Madison Street, New Holstein

898-4884

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 2, 2016

Three Parishes - One Faith

Eucharist

St. Ann

Sunday: 8:00 am

Holy Rosary

Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm

Sunday: 10:00 am

Wednesday: 9:15 am/Church

SS. Peter & Paul

Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm

Sunday: 9:00 am

Tuesday: 8:00 am/Chapel

First Friday: 8:00 am/Chapel

Liturgy of the Word & Communion St. Ann

Wednesday at 8:30 am

Holy Rosary

Monday at 8:30 am

SS. Peter & Paul

Monday & Friday at 6:25 am Chapel/(except on First Friday)

Thursday at 8:00 am /Chapel

Reconciliation

Saturday

Holy Rosary

3:00—3:30 pm

SS. Peter & Paul

3:15 pm or by appointment Sunday

St. Ann

Third Sunday after Mass

Since being appointed as pastoral

leader of Ss. Peter & Paul in 2008 by Bishop

Ricken (and subsequently appointed to Holy

Rosary and St. Ann in 2011), I have prayed in

the sanctuary during Mass standing next to

the priest, wearing an alb. But within the last

year I began to ask myself “Why?” I also be-

gan to pray with this same question.

Furthermore, there have been numerous

times where people have called me “Father”

or “Deacon” because of where I am praying

and what I am wearing. And to confuse the

faithful in that way is certainly not my intent.

So I think this is a good time to talk

about roles. The role of the priest is not only

to preside at Eucharist, but also to do so In

Persona Christi (in the person of Christ). This

is especially true as the priest asks God to

send the Holy Spirit on the gifts of bread and

wine. At that time, we are at the Last Supper,

gathered around the table in the presence of

Christ and, by the grace of God, receive the

very bread the disciples did that evening. No

one else can do that but an ordained priest.

The Deacon (such as Pat Knier) is

ordained for the Word and service. It is his

job to proclaim the Gospel at Mass. If Pope

Francis himself were to preside at Eucharist at

one of our three parishes, if Pat was present, he

would proclaim the Gospel. That’s his role.

Not mine.

So what is our role as Laity? It’s nothing

less than to evangelize the world. We are to

take what we receive from the Word, and to

take what we receive from the Altar, and

bring it with us wherever we go, building the

Kingdom of God. As Francis said just recently,

“The clock has stopped on the hour of the la-

ity.” This is our time and our task.

So what does this mean for me? It

means from this weekend on, I will no longer

wear an alb during normal Sunday Eucharist –

but instead will sit alongside you in the pews.

Why? Because I’m lay just like you. And I’m

proud of that!

I want to minimize confusion, but also

show unity. I suspect that at times, sitting up in

the sanctuary and wearing different garb can

have a separating effect, and that is not my

intent. Finally, by sitting in your midst and

continuing to live my calling as pastoral

leader, I hope that it challenges all of you to

ask how God is inviting you to evangelize the

world and build His kingdom.

I do not do this because Bishop Ricken

or anyone else asked me. This is not any sort

of sign that I am leaving. My role as pastoral

leader has not changed in any way. This is

simply the fruit of prayer and conversation –

and through it, I wish to confuse less, show

unity more and challenge us all. Thanks for

listening.

Cup O’ Joe

Weekly Reflections by Joseph Zenk, Pastoral Leader

Readings for the Week

Monday Gal 1:6-12/Lk 10:25-37

Tuesday Gal 1:13-24/Lk 10:38-42

Wednesday Gal 2:1-2, 7-14/Lk 11:1-4

Thursday Gal 3:1-5/Lk 11:5-13

Friday Gal 3:7-14/Lk 11:15-26

Saturday Gal 3:22-29/Lk 11:27-2

Sunday 2 Kgs 5:14-17/2 Tm 2:8-13/Lk 17:11-19

Join us next week as our readings’ focus is: “Faith in the midst of adversity fortifies the soul.” When things are going well, it is easy to believe in a loving God. In the midst of adversity, believing can be more difficult. Next week witness the strong faith of Naaman, Saint Paul speaking from prison, and the leper who was a Samaritan. All three are good role models for us in times of difficulty.

Natural Family Planning Group

The NFP Women’s Group will be meeting at Elizabeth Ministry Retreat and Resource Center at 120 W 8th St, Kaukauna on Saturday, October 8th, at 10:00 - 11:00 am. This is a group for new and seasoned users of NFP to come, hang out, ask questions, receive support, and make friends with others who use Natural Family Planning too. Come have coffee or tea, relax on our couches, and give and receive encouragement! The group is free and open to users of all methods. Please email April for questions prilj@elizabethministry.com. We hope you’ll join us.

Keep in Prayer

Please keep in prayer all priests and pastoral leaders of the diocese who will be meeting this Monday through Wednesday at the Clergy Congress in Manitowoc.

Election Prayer for Life

In all of our parish entryway areas, you’ll find an Election Prayer for Life. Please take a copy and keep the election in prayer as we rapidly approach November.

Prayer & Worship Meeting

Members of our three linked prayer and worship committees are reminded of our meeting this Tuesday, October 4, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Ss. Peter & Paul in the parish center.

Email Bible Study

Are you interested in being part of a bible study – but don’t have the time to meet weekly? Check this out…

This fall, we will have a six-week study on the books of Ruth and Esther. Every week, beginning the week of October 10, Joe Zenk will send out the assigned reading for that week along with a number of questions for you to answer on your own. You won’t have to share them with anyone else as they are for your own spiritual growth. Then, at the end of the six weeks, the group is invited together to discuss their thoughts from the books we’ve read. Don’t want to come to these gatherings? You don’t have to. It’s that easy.

Interested? Sign up through Kim, Laura or Sue in our parish offices. Either call or send them an email. Look for your first email assignment the week of October 10.

7 Steps to a Superabundant Marriage

Couples – would you describe your marriage as supera-bundant? Mark your calendars. Our new marriage min-istry, The Choice Wine, will begin on Friday, October 14. This nine session (once a month) program will teach couples 7 Steps to an Abundant Marriage. Integrating the latest findings from modern science with the time-lessness of our faith and the wisdom of the saints, The Choice Wine places authentic marital happiness within every couples grasp. God is profoundly present in mar-riage and family life. An encounter with Him leads to a life of true superabundance. Cost is $20 per couple. Contact any one of our parish offices to register or for more information.

Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help

Fr. Ubald Rugirangogo from Rwanda will be celebrating a Healing Mass on October 2 and October 29, both at 1:00 pm. Father is a miraculous survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide. After losing his family and thousands of parish-ioners, he found peace through forgiveness and is blessed with the gift of understanding what God has healed. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available.

Mass Intentions

In recent years, our parishes have not been able to accept as many Mass intentions as in earlier years. However, there are other options for you to remember your deceased loved ones through a Mass intention. Many retired priests in our diocese, as well as priests in mission areas, would be happy to pray for your intention at Masses they celebrate. You may contact your parish office to make these arrangements. The offering/stipend for a Mass is $10.

Can You Help?

Would someone out there want to help a lady this win-ter by using her snowblower to clean off a driveway and side walk while earning extra cash? It's on the west side of Kiel on 7th street. contact Deacon Pat at 920-894-3553.

Mass of Anointing

The three linked parishes of Ss. Peter & Paul, St. Ann and Holy Rosary will be having a Mass of Anointing on Thursday, October 13, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Ss. Pe-ter & Paul. This is a wonderful opportunity for those who struggle with serious illness in their life. If you struggle with a serious illness of any kind, please come to this sacrament of healing. In preparation, please sign up on the vestibule of any of our three linked parishes. We will have nametags prepared for those planning to receive the Sacrament. While signing up in advance is helpful, you are more than welcome to join us in prayer that evening even without signing up.

St. Ann

Donna Schmitz 894-7153

Valeria Kempf 894-2370

Holy Rosary

Rita Greuel 898-5213

Helen Reinl 898-4867

SS. Peter & Paul

Fran Pitz 894-3017

Agnes Arndt 894-2952

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Mercy Message “I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.” ― Abraham Lincoln

Divine Savior School News

Achieving Academic Excellence.......This key phrase of the school's mission statement is stressed daily through the expectations teachers have of their students. Teachers meet weekly on an individual basis with each student to review work of the previous week and set goals for the upcoming week. They utilize the standardized testing assessment (MAP - Measure of Academic Progress) as a launching point to set goals and work toward attainment of learning targets. Utilizing a program called Study Island, teachers and students target areas of an individual learning path that is generated utilizing the MAP assessment data. Testing is done three times each year to monitor learning progress.

Help Wanted

Ss. Peter & Paul is looking for someone willing to work with their website and upload items/change the website as needed. One would be compensated for their time spent. Computer knowledge a necessity. Contact Joe Zenk at 894.3553 for more information or if interested.

Hold in Prayer

Please keep in prayer BreeAnn Mueller & Dan Schlenske, who will be united in Holy Matrimony this coming Saturday, October 8. May their “yes” to one another, and to God’s mission to love, grow every day.

Louisiana Flood Relief Collection

Our prayers go out to all those who experienced nature’s fury recently in Louisiana. If you’d still like to contribute to the relief fund, there are envelopes available at the side entrances of church. Drop them in the collection baskets or they can be brought to the office. Thank you!

Pantry Collection

For the month of October, we are collecting feminine hygiene products for the Rays of Hope Pantry across the street. Your donations to help stock the shelves are very much appreciated. Cemetery Reminder

Fall cleanup begins soon. Please remove all spring and summer artificial arrangements by October 10. Those remaining will be disposed of. Thank you.

Construction Updates

We were blessed this week with fair enough weather to safely install our beautiful rose window in its new place—an awesome symbol of our faith, visible to all who pass by outside or enter God's House inside.

Our building project is progressing on schedule. Many finishing touches will be apparent during the upcoming month. Please follow the local weekly newspaper for the story details and photos of our new space.

Reminder: Areas beyond the rear wall of the church nave are still part of the construction zone and remain off limits to human traffic flow (except in a fire emergency) until all work is completed and equipment, materials, and caution tape is removed permanently. There will eventually be tours and celebrations between November and January. Thank you for your continued cooperation.

Happy Birthday Ten of our ‘senior parishioners’ are celebrating their birthdays in the month of October. They include: James Schneider (5), Marilyn Goodrich (6), Donald Vorpahl (9), Carol Orth (9) Alice Sabel (13), Luella Vorpahl (13), Bernard Schweitzer (20), Nathalie Fabrizio (21), Stella Hoefler (27) and Angeline Schuh (28). May God bless you on your birthday and throughout the entire year!

Your Stewardship Sharing

Week ending September 26

Stewardship Envelopes $ 3,827.00

Loose Offertory $ 264.00

Student Envelopes $ 11.75

Building & Maint $ 1,018.00

Seminarian Collection $ $2,751.00 (60 donors)

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS!

SS. PETER & PAUL, KIEL

SS. Peter & Paul Liturgical Roles

Oct 8—4 pm Oct 9—9 am

GREETERS E– Diane Isselmann E—Dawn Voland W—Jim Draxler

PROCLAIMER Lynne Becker Jennifer DeTroye

EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS

Mary Owsley Sharon Holzmann

Cheryl Knier Michelle May

Gary Vondrachek*

Ken Sell Leslie Schuette Jeff Schuette Sue Thorson

Dawn Voland*

SERVERS Dianne Gierke Andrea Voland

Macy Kraus Danielle Mueller

MINISTERS OF

HOSPITALITY

Helen Brost Mandy Brost*

Mary Adelman John Adelman*

Calendar of Events +Mass Intentions Oct 3-9

Mon Liturgy of the Word/Communion 6:25 am/Chapel

Tues Mass 8:00 am/Church +Jerry Schmitz

Joint Pastoral Staff Mtg 1:00 pm/SSPP

Linked Prayer & Worship Mtg 5:30 pm/SSPP

Wed Faith Formation Classes

Thurs Liturgy of the Word/Communion 8:00 am/Chapel

Scrip Sales 2:00—4:00 pm/Rectory

Fri First Friday—Visit with shut ins

Reconciliation 7:15 am

Mass/Chapel 8:00 am +Rose & Paul Holschbach

Liturgy @ Willowpark 10:00 am

Liturgy @ The Atrium 1:30 pm

Sat Mueller/Schlenske Wedding

Reconciliation 3:15 pm

Mass @ 4:00 pm +Paul Raquet

Sun Mass @ 9:00 am +Dennis Vogel

Sat/Sun Scrip Sales After Mass

Funeral Dinner Chair After many years of faithful service in chairing the fu-neral dinners held at St. Ann, Lydia Turba is stepping down from this ministry. We thank her for all of her hard work and years of service in this ministry! We are looking for someone who is willing to continue this ser-vice for our parish. If you are interested, please contact Laura at the Parish Office. Summer Flowers

Thank you to the men and women who have been bringing flowers on Saturday mornings. A special thank you goes to Sue Braun, Donna Schmitz, Valeria Kempf, Barbe Kessler, and Judy Thome who were there every Saturday morning making the floral arrangements for the altars.

Give Us This Day We have copies of “The Word Among Us” and “Living with Christ” for the month of October in back of church and on the parish center porch. Feel free to pick one up! Eucharistic Holy Hour Come and pray during a Eucharistic Holy Hour with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. St. Ann will be hosting Holy Hour on Wednesday, October 5 at 6:30 pm. Please join us for prayer, silence, Scripture, and song. Louisiana Flood Relief Collection Our prayers go out to all those who experienced nature’s fury recently in Louisiana. There was a second collection last Sunday, but you can still contribute to the relief fund. There are envelopes available in the back of church and on the Parish Center porch. Thank you!

ST. ANN, ST. ANNA

Your Stewardship Sharing: 9/25/2016

Church Support Envelopes: $885.00

Loose Offering: $123.25

Seminarian Collection: $2,110.00 (19 Donors)

Weekly stewardship needed to meet budget: $950.00 Thank you for your support!

St. Ann Liturgical Roles

Sunday, Oct 9, 2016 8am Mass

GREETERS Dean Winkel Family

LECTOR Luana Hoefler

EUCHARIST Jane Stephani & Terry Winkel

SERVERS Maggie & Katie Dickrell

USHERS Dean Winkel & George Engel

GIFT BEARERS Schneider Family

Calendar of Events +Mass Intentions

Sunday – October 2

Rosary – 7:30 am

Mass – 8:00 am + Bob & Jim Walsdorf

Sharing Sunday

Tuesday – October 4

Staff Meeting @ SSPP 1:00 pm

Worship Committee Meeting 5:30 pm @ SSPP

Wednesday – October 5

Faith Formation 6:00 pm

Holy Hour 6:30 pm

Sunday – October 9

Rosary – 7:30 am

Mass – 8:00 am + Mark Schneider

UPCOMING EVENTS Year of Mercy Event

All are welcome at Good Shepherd Parish in Chilton on Wednesday, Oct. 19, from 6-7:30 pm for an evening dedicated to Divine Mercy in honor of the Year of Mercy. Featured speaker is Fr. Peter Mitchell, pastor of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Greenville. The evening includes Benediction, Exposition and Praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet, before concluding with a time of fellowship and a social in the church hall. Free. Handicap-accessible.

Blood Drive Monday, October 17 from 11:30 am-5:30 pm at the Chilton Eagles Club. Appointments preferred; walk-ins welcome. For an appointment visit redcrossblood.org (use Sponsor Code: ChiltonWI) or call 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Complimentary homemade lunch for all presenting donors.

Fall Harvest Meal Thursday, October 6 from 4-7 pm at Bethel United

Methodist Church, corner of Meggers and Charlesburg Rd. Meal includes ham, scalloped potatoes, corn, cheese, coleslaw, fruit salad, dessert, ice cream & beverage. Adults $8, Children 6 to 11-$4, five and under free.

Marriage Encounter Weekend Looking for a weekend away, for just the two of you? A Marriage Encounter Weekend offers you this experi-ence. It's a time to renew your relationship, away from the everyday distraction of life. It’s an opportunity to strengthen your communication and promote greater inti-macy in your life together. You don't need a Marriage Encounter Weekend, but you DESERVE one. “Discover Each Other Again”, more deeply, honestly and warmly. The 2016-17 weekend retreat options in DePere are: November 4-6 March 24-26 April 29-30 For more information, contact Sue & Dennis Amtmann (920-544-5166) RegistrationCouple@GBME.org) or visit www.gbme.org.

WEDNESDAY MORNING LITURGY Due to Clergy Days taking place this week, Fr. Pat Nelson is unable to say Mass on Wednesday morning, October 5. Deacon Pat will have a Liturgy of the Word with Holy Com-munion at 9:15 am

HOLY ROSARY FEAST DAY On Thursday, October 6, we will celebrate Holy Rosary’s Feast Day – Our Lady of the Rosary – at the 6 pm Marian Devotions. (Actual Feast Day is October 7.) Liturgy of the Word with Communion at 7 pm. Please join us to honor Our Lady of the Rosary and pray for this election year.

KEEP IN PRAYER Please hold in prayer Phyllis Schneider, a member of Holy Rosary parish, who passed away this past week and whose funeral will be celebrated this coming Monday at 11:00. May God hold her – and all those grieving her loss – in His arms of mercy.

PARISH ANNUAL MEETING Mark your calendars – the annual parish meeting is Sunday, October 23 following the 10 am Mass.

HOLD IN PRAYER Please keep in prayer Alyssa Pethan and Isaiah Freis, who will be united in Holy Matrimony this coming Saturday, October 8. May their “yes” to one another, and to God’s mission to love, grow every day.

FR. HARRY’S ADDRESS For those wishing to stop in and visit Fr. Harry or send him a card, his address is as follows: Fr. Harry Berryman Grellinger Hall 224 Iroquois Ave Unit 6 Green Bay, WI 54301

BOOK CLUB Date Change: the October Book Club Gathering will be on Thursday, October 13, still at 6:30 in the church library. The featured book is “All That Matters” by Jan Goldstein. All are welcome and invited to attend our informal gatherings.

PROCLAIMER BOOKS Proclaimers can pick up their new books in the sacristy anytime. They begin in November.

HOLY ROSARY, NEW HOLSTEIN

CALENDAR OF EVENTS + MASS INTENTIONS

Monday – October 3 Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion 8:30 am/Church Clergy Congress Choir Practice 6:15 pm/Church St. Vincent de Paul Meeting 7:00 pm/SVDP Rm Tuesday – October 4 Clergy Congress Staff Meeting 1:00 pm at Kiel Linked Prayer & Worship Committee Mtg 5:30 pm/ Kiel Wednesday – October 5 9:15 am Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion Clergy Congress No Faith Formation Classes this week Thursday – October 6 Marian Devotions 6:00 pm/Church Friday – October 7 Wedding Rehearsal 5:30 pm/Church Saturday – October 8 1:30 pm Wedding – Alyssa Pethan and Isaiah Fries 4:00 pm Mass +Ginny Petrie Sunday – October 9

10:00 am Mass +Frank Schneider and Martha & Ed Wendel Stewardship of Prayer Weekend Building & Grounds Collection Helping Hand Weekend-Food Collection

SVDP Rm-St Vincent de Paul Room MQP Rm-Mary, Queen of Peace Room (School Meeting Room)

Your Stewardship Sharing

For Week Ending September 18, 2016:

Church Support Envelopes: $ 3,461.50

Loose Offertory: $ 454.91

Student Envelopes: $ 11.00

Building Grounds Envelopes: $ 39.00

Louisiana Relief Collection: $ 789.34

Seminarian Collection $ $4,245.00 (76 donors) Adult Envelopes Needed Weekly to Meet Budget: $4,423.08

Received this Month: $10,762.00 Monthly Budget: $19,166.67

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS!

Holy Rosary Liturgical Ministers October 8

4:00 PM October 9 10:00 AM

SERVERS Katelyn Brennan

Kyle Brennan Mitchell Klotz

Michael Schmitz -N

USHERS -M

-S

Dave Burg +Al Berenz Rich Greuel

+Bill Atkinson John Klinzing Kevin Sippel

-N

GREETERS -M -S

Kathy Nett Linda Escher

Matthew/Katherine

Roger/Sue Philippi John Klinzing

Justin/Mandy Ehlenbeck

BODY Diane Klotz Martha Whorrall

PRECIOUS

BLOOD

Audry Heus Connie Leonhard

Paul Kapellen Volunteer Needed

Sue Philippi Joan Kabat

Leslie Fredrich Nadine Guckeisen

PROCLAIMER Kathy Burnett Randy Jaeckels CANTOR Leo Ott Choir

ORGANIST Ann Arbuckle Vic Guckeisen

Baptism

Congratulations on the birth of your child! Contact the office at least one month before desired date of Baptism to arrange for preparation.

Marriage

Congratulations on your engagement! Contact the office at least six months before your intended date to meet with Joe and to make arrangements for the marriage preparation process.

Bequests

Please remember our parish when making out your will. Thank you.

Leadership Joseph Zenk Pastoral Leader

Bernard “Pat” Knier Deacon

Fr. Patrick Nelson, S.D.S. Priest Moderator

St. Ann 894-3147 stann1851@gmail.com stannwi.org

Fr. Ron Smith OFM, Cap. Priest Celebrant

Laura Winkel Parish Business Manager & Rel. Ed Coordinator

Colleen Schnell Trustee Secretary

Paul Reineck Trustee Treasurer

Donna Schmitz Pastoral Council President

Julie Brandt Finance Council Chair

Holy Rosary 898-4884 hrparish_1@charter.net holyrosarynewholstein.org

Fr. John Girotti Priest Celebrant

Sue Philippi Parish Business Manager

& Rel. Ed Coordinator

Paula Pethan Trustee Secretary

Dan Schirmer Trustee Treasurer

Mike Kutz Pastoral Council President

John Klinzing Finance Council Chair

SS. Peter & Paul 894-3553 secretary@sspeternpaul.org ssppkiel.org

Fr. Alvan Amadi Priest Celebrant Kim Driscoll Parish Office Manager

Danielle Ehlenbeck Rel. Ed. Coordinator

Lynne Becker Liturgy & Music Coordinator

Liz Muhs Trustee Secretary

Michael Herzog Trustee Treasurer

CJ Koenig Pastoral Council President

Jeff Voland Finance Council Chair

Jackie Thiry Christian Women President

Divine Savior Catholic School 894-3533 www.divinesaviorschool.org

Kerry Sievert School Administrator

Vanessa Frederick Administrative Assistant

Office 423 Fremont St, Kiel

Vinnie's Store News "The poor are your masters. You are the servant. Be careful to give no credit to yourself for anything; if you do, you are stealing from God, to whom alone every good thing is due." - St. Vincent de Paul

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FALL FESTIVAL DINNER- Sign-up sheets are available in each wing of church. We need lots of help to make the dinner a success. The school will be open on Saturday, October 8 from 8:00-4:00 and Sunday, October 9 from 8:00-Noon as well as Monday-Thursday, October 10-13 to drop off your donated items.

Cash donations can be sent to Mary Jane Lorenz. We appreciate any help you can give us. DINNER DELIVERY- For those unable to come to the dinner, we will again be delivering meals in the city of New Holstein. If you would like one, please call the parish office at 898-4884. Meals cost $10.00. CRAFT BOOTH-Bake Sale and Craft items can be dropped off Friday, October 14 from 9 am-noon or Saturday, October 15 from 9 am-1 pm. Suggested bake sale items are cookies, bars, and breads. Also homemade candy can be donated. Call Barb Ramaker 898-5854 with any questions. PUMPKIN PATCH-Boxes are available in all wings of church for donations of items for our Pumpkin Patch. SPECIAL RAFFLE- If you have any items you would like to donate to this year’s Special Raffle, please call Marian Mauer 898-5080 or Anna Marie Daun 898-5154. RAFFLE TICKETS-Additional tickets are available in each wing of church. Sold tickets and money can be returned by either dropping in the metal boxes in each wing or at the parish office.

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