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PO Box 95 Hwy. D & 83 Fax. 262/968-5546 Mon-Fri 8:00am to 4:30pm www.stpaulgenesee.net office@stpaulgenesee.net Genesee Depot, WI 53127 Religious Ed: 262/968-2276 Tel. 262/968-3865

THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY, & JOSEPH – DECEMBER 27, 2015

EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS

Weekend Saturday 5:00pm Reconciliation 4-4:30pm Sunday 8:00am 10:00am

Weekdays Mon-Wed 8:00am Fri 8:45am

SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD – JANUARY 1, 2015

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PARISH STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE We are truly grateful for your sacrifice and generosity.

Income 2014 November ............................................................ $ 125,692 2015 November ............................................................ $ 133,783 2015 November Budget ............................................ $ 124,567 Expenses 2014 November ............................................................ $ 66,977 2015 November ............................................................ $ 133,944 2015 November Budget ............................................ $ 124,545 Mortgage Update Current Mortgage as of 11/15................................. $1,889,179.18

God bless you and your families.

Remember St. Paul Parish in your estate planning, with matching funds, donating stocks or creating an

endowment. Thank you.

From Your Associate PASTOR’S PEN

WELCOME TO ST. PAUL PARISH Whether you are new to the area or just visiting, we welcome you to our parish! If you’re interested in becoming a member, or just

want to find out more about us, contact the Parish office @ 262-968-3865 or go to our website: www.stpaulgenesee.net.

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Many of us have had the luxury of spending time with our own families and might still be blessed with their presence as this Christmas-tide is extended a couple days this year. Perhaps this time with family was not the blessing we would have wanted it to be because of a rift in the family or a loss that dampens the celebration. I, person-ally, am blessed with a great family so anytime I am with them I have a feeling of being blessed and I do not take this for granted.

This year I can’t help but think of all the people who are fleeing injustices and even life threatening situations as refugees. This is not a new thing in the history of the world (unfortunately). We can look at the Old Testament and see that migration and being refugees were a big part of the Israelite saga – 40 years in the desert fleeing from Egypt and deportation and return from Babylonian exile are a couple examples. Then we come to the Holy Family itself who fled to Egypt again to escape the “wrath” of Herod who slaughtered the Holy Innocents.

This is not news. It is not even any kind of great revela-tion. However, as I gather within the comfort of my family during this Christmas season, I will be mindful of those who will not be able to do the same (at least not in the safety of a home) and I will hold onto the blessings that come from being

in family. Fr. Chuck

Celebrations of the Season

SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD

Holy Day of Obligation

Thursday, December 31, 7:00PM, St. Bruno’s

Friday, January 1 at 8:45AM, St. Paul’s

See you at Mass!

End of Year Notice

For those who have yet to send in their Stewardship commitment card, you may still drop them in the collection basket or mail them to the Parish office. If you are unable to make a commitment at this time, we understand, please indicate this on your card and return it anyway.

If you want your year-end contributions posted for 2015 tax purposes, your contributions must be postmarked no later than Dec. 31, 2015 – or delivered to the Parish Office by 12:00 p.m. on Dec. 31.

If you wish to make a tax deductible donation to St. Paul Parish, please do so at this time.

The Parish office will be closed Dec. 24th, 25th and Jan. 1st.

CHRISTMAS THANKS!

Our pastoral staff members and we priests want to thank all of you who have been so generous to us this Christmas Season and throughout the past year.

Again this year there was such an outpouring of cards, gifts and greetings from so many of you that we simply will not be able to thank everyone personally and individually. We also want to thank the many people who continue to pray for us. Know that we are very appreciative and thankful.

Our entire staff is also thankful for the generosity of so many people who serve as volunteers for the betterment and life of our parish community and the neighborhood. Your lives are wonderful lessons of generosity that are truly inspiring. Every weekend and holyday there is a Mass offered for the intention of “the living and the deceased of our parish.” That includes all of you.

May God’s blessings and graces fill your life throughout 2016!

Happy New Year! Fr. Ralph

LA SAGRADA FAMILIA (THE HOLY FAMILY)

La Sagrada Familia is our Archdiocesan sister parish in the Dominican Republic. I wrote an article in the parish bulletin on November 29 describing the poverty and struggles of the 27,152 parishioners that make up the parish in the D.R. You should have received a mailing from the Archdiocesan Office for World Mission inviting you to participate in a collection to support the ministry that is going on in the parish. This week-end’s Feast of the Holy Family might be a great time to not only pray for the people who belong to La Sagrada Familia Parroquia, but to send a donation to the Office for World Mission. Your can use the reply card that was sent to you or go online and donate. (worldmissions.archmldonate.org) Thank you for your generosity!

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St Peregrine The Patron Saint of those who suffer from

cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

If you live with cancer or know someone dear to you that does, you are invited to attend Mass on the first Friday of every month at BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH, S. 41st and W. Oklahoma Ave in Milwaukee.

Blessed Sacrament church is designated as one of the ten St. Per-egrine Shrines in the United States. The service begins at 12:00 (noon) with the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament followed by Mass at 12:15pm. There is a special blessing at the end of the Mass and if you like, an individual blessing.

If you have questions, contact Vera Switalski at 262-392-2389.

FAITH FORMATION

Does your child need to be Baptized? Please remember that all parents must attend a preparation class before their child can be baptized. If you need to attend a baptism class or need information regarding baptism, please call 968-3865 or email Mary Kral, mkral@stpaulgenesee.net

YOUTH MINISTRY

Steubenville Conference Springfield, MO July 8-10, 2016

Steubenville combines dynamic talks, incredible worship music, times for prayer, hilarious entertainment, fellowship with

3,000+ youth and energetic Masses. Basically, it’s a week-end guaranteed to ignite your faith, help you reconnect with God, and learn the truth of the Gospel!

Faith Formation Schedule

Sunday, Dec 27th No Kid Zone or

Children Liturgy of the Word

Sunday, Jan. 3rd Kid Zone

Family Program First Grade

Catec. of the Good Shepherd

Sunday, Jan 10th Kid Zone

Catec. of the Good Shepherd Middle School/High School

Sunday, Jan. 17th Kid Zone

Family Program First Grade

Catec. of the Good Shepherd Middle School/High School

St. Paul Cemetery (price increase)

St. Paul Parish has its own Cemetery on the corner of Hwy DE and Snowdon Rd. The cost of cemetery plots will be going up as of January 1, 2016 from $600 to $800.

If you are a parish member and wish to make a purchase prior to the first of the year or would like more information, please call Roger Varner, 414-322-7074

SAVE THE DATE!!

ST PAUL SCHOOL NEWS www.stpaulgenesee.net

262-968-3175 Get connected to our POWER!

Happy New Year to all Parishioners! The students, families, and faculty of St. Paul School wish each and every parishioner a very happy and blessed new year for 2016. We will continue to pray for you and your families throughout the year. We appreciate your support and interest in our school and invite you to tour our school any day of the week. We also invite you to volunteer in our school to share your skills and treasures like parishioners John and Sue Tilch, Dee Cassidy, Mary Kay Lammers, Jennifer Harder, Barb Dugan, Ed Brady, and Vera Switalski to name a few. We also ask you to pray for the students and staff of St. Paul School that we may accomplish all of our religious and educational learning goals.

Is your child ready for school or in need of a change? If you are interested in small-class sizes, a Christ-centered, values-enriched, technology infused, 21st century standards-based, safe instructional environment for your child we invite you to visit St. Paul School. We welcome you whether your child is turning three, four or five or you feel the need to change directions without waiting for the end of the school year. As we settle in to the second quarter, you are invited to contact the school office to chat or arrange for a tour at 968-3175. You will be glad you did!

St. Paul School 3-K Program Our new 3K program has been a huge success. Our new teacher, Miss Matyas is awesome, the room is perfectly set-up (thanks to the parishioner donations), and the 14 students are learning so much. Call to arrange a visit to see the room in action!

School Level Spelling Bee On Monday, Dec. 14 the St. Paul School level Spelling Bee was held with twenty participants from grades 4 through 8. It went twelve rounds with the championship word being stagflation. Mary Kepplinger, gr.8, was school champion and will move on to the CESA #1 regional bee in February. Second was Mor-gan Vavra, gr.8 and third was Mary McGuine, gr.6. Congratulations to all the participants.

John E. Shanahan , Ph.D., Principal

Happy Birthday to those celebrating a birthday.

A special wish to Gayland Hildebrandt who celebrates on Jan. 1

A blessed day to you.

Thank You !! I have been blessed to be a part of this parish community and serve you for over 30 years. I was able to bring my children here to our school each day, work in the parish office, and be involved with many great ministries and people.

I love St. Paul's. It is a great parish and I look forward to continu-ing to be a part of it in my retirement. I am excited to see it grow and flourish even more than it has over the past 30 years.

Thank you for all the support, love and blessings that I have re-ceived. God bless us all as we continue to grow in our faith and parish family.

Love and prayers, Rosemarie Etzel

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Practicing Mercy: January 2016 Pope Francis has declared a Jubilee Year of Mercy to begin on December 8, 2015 and continue through November 20, 2016. Catholics throughout the archdiocese are invited to practice the Works of Mercy throughout the jubilee year. For January, we focus on one Work of Mercy: “Shelter the Homeless. ” Donate to an agency serving the homeless, volunteer at a shelter, and practice generous hospitality by inviting guests to your home To explore all of the Year of Mercy resources in the Archdiocese

of Milwaukee, please visit www.archmil.org/yearofmercy.

READINGS FOR January 1st

The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God

Numbers 6:22-27 Galatians 4:4-7

Luke 2:16-21

Celebrations of the Season

SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD

Holy Day of Obligation

Thursday, December 31, 7:00PM, St. Bruno’s

Friday, January 1 at 8:45AM, St. Paul’s

See you at Mass!

Our box of blessings overflowed on December 5th when a group of St. Paul’s youth traveled to Milwaukee's inner city to help the children from Reformation and the surrounding neighborhood make Christmas gifts for their loved ones. Before the big day, many St Paul elves from the 10th grade Confirmation program and the Family program baked cookies. St Paul 8th graders helped by wrapping boxes. Their love was so appreciated and resulted in smiles that went from ear to ear. Memories were made and friendships formed but most importantly God’s grace was felt by all those who partook in this beautiful day. A HUGE thank you to everyone who helped bring the magic of the Christmas Season to the hearts of our brothers and sisters at Reformation Lutheran in Milwaukee. Deb and Brian Schneider

Lord have Mercy!

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HOLY HOUR FOR LIFE

JANUARY 21, 2016 • 7:00 P.M • St. Bruno’s

The Deacons of St. Paul’s and St. Bruno’s are joining with all the Deacons of the Milwaukee Archdiocese in sponsoring a HOLY HOUR FOR LIFE. This is an

ongoing project of the Deacons of our area. We will be praying for all life from birth to natural death, on the eve of the disastrous and immoral decision of the Supreme Court regarding abortion. You are all invited to join us as we storm Heaven with prayers at 7:00 p.m. on Jan. 21. The Holy Hour will consist of Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, prayers, readings and a stirring homily by Deacon John Mezydlo. John will be assisted by Deacon Tom Filipiak and Deacon-candidate Joe Senglaub. Please join us and help us pray for all human life.

Retreat for People who have Lost a Spouse

Wednesday, January 27th, 9 AM to 3 PM St. James Parish, 7219 S. 27th Street, Franklin, WI

Join us for this special one-day retreat for men and women of all ages who have lost a spouse through death. It doesn’t matter how much time has passed since the spouse died; all widows and widowers are welcome regardless of the length of their grieving or how long they were married. This day was created to help you deal with the grief, pain and isolation that accompanies the loss of a spouse. Participants will listen to presentations, and have personal time for other activities.

The cost of the daylong retreat is $25, and includes materials, lunch, beverages and snacks. Financial aid is available. You must register in advance. To register, or for additional information, please contact: Ali Butler, 414-758-2241 or butlera@archmil.org. Deadline for registration: Wednesday, January 13th.

You are invited to join Pro-Life Wisconsin on its trip to Washington, D.C. for the 2016 March for Life on Jan. 22, 2016. Buses leave Wed., Jan. 20, & return Sun., Jan. 24. $300 per per-son includes two nights at a D.C. hotel (four persons per room) and bus transportation. Register now with payment to guarantee a seat! Reservations close Nov. 1 or when sold out, and are non-refundable. Registration forms are available at www.prolifewisconsin.org or call 262-796-1111.

Other Opportunities outside of St. Paul’s

Christ Alive in Our Marriage Retreat

This day long retreat, for young adult couples in their first five years of marriage, offers an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of your voca-tion and how you are being invited to live out your faith. Spend the day hearing talks by other young couples, talking with your spouse and other couples, and praying and reflecting as a couple.

Saturday, January 30, 2016 Starts at 10:00 a.m., concludes with the 5:15 p.m. Mass

Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist - Downtown Milwaukee

Information and Registration can be found by following this link: http://tinyurl.com/ChristAliveinOurMarriage2016

Sponsored by: The Jesuit Partnership Council of Milwaukee, Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, the Nazareth Project of the John Paul II Center – Archdiocese of Milwaukee.

Dementia Generalist Training Online

Helping to make Wisconsin “Dementia-Capable,” The Center for Career Development at UW-Oshkosh and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services have partnered to develop a new online training to help friends and family of someone living with Alzheimer's or dementia. This training was designed to give a basic understanding of the disease, what to expect from the person with the disease and ways to interact with the person. The format and content of the training is excellent – easy to understand and very helpful to anyone who interacts with a person who has dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. The cost of the training is $25, and those successfully completing the course will receive a certificate of completion and can also apply for CEUs.

There is also a 20-minute course for Community Members as well as new trainings for people who work in crisis response and as a healthcare provider. Go to https://wss.ccdet.uwosh.edu/stc/dhsdementia to learn more or to register for a class.

The Interfaith - Family Caregiver Support Network is primarily funded through the Milwaukee County Department on Aging with additional funding through United Way of Greater Milwaukee. Donations to the program are gratefully appreciated.

RESOURCES: Family Caregiver Support Network www.caregiversupportnetwork.org

www.living-options.org www.interfaithmilw.org

Wisconsin Caregiver www.wisconsincaregiver.org

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

Rockford/Madison/Milwaukee Ministry

May your marriage experience the blessings and joy that Christmas promises. Strengthen, renew, and rekindle your marriage sacrament by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on Jan. 22-24, 2016 in Brookfield, WI; Feb. 12-14, 2016 in Crystal Lake, IL or March 4-6 in Madison, WI. Early registration is highly recommended.

For more information visit our website at: alifetimeoflove.org or call (888) 574-5653. For a fin de semana en Espanol in Chicago on March 4-6, June 3-5 or Sept. 9-11, contact Andres y Maria at 630-229-2600.

Nazareth Project - Marriage and Family 3501 S Lake Dr, Milwaukee, WI, 53207

Climb Young Adult Retreat - - Come take a weekend away from every-day distractions to rest, pray, deepen your relationship with God, and connect with other young adults. Brew City Catholic (the young adult ministry initiative of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee) invites young adults (18-35) married and single to our first annual Climb Retreat, 7pm Febru-ary 5 – noon February 7 at the Schoenstatt Retreat Center in Waukesha. For more info and to register, see brewcitycatholic.com

(Registration Deadline is Jan 15) A Pilgrimage of Mercy for Young Adults - - Young adults (18-39) are invited to serve and learn on this 7-Day Mission Pilgrimage to our sister Parish, La Sagrada Familia in the Dominican Republic, June 25 - July 1, 2016. For more info and details about an informational meeting January 4, see www.archmil.org/GlobalMission. Sponsored by World Mission Ministries, Brew City Catholic, and Catholic Financial Life.

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St. Paul’s Liturgical Week

$10.00

Parish Events this Week

Ushers: 5:00PM Tim Alters, Mary Alters, Gary Beerkircher, Margot Schumacher 8:00AM Earl Baumann, Len Feitel, Jim Hotz, Gary Schroeder, Jim Winiecki 10:00AM Tim Heikkinen, Andrew Johnson, Dave Landry, Bud Pogantsch

Readings for the Week of December 27, 2015 Monday: 1 Jn 1:5--2:2/Ps 124:2-5, 7-8/Mt 2:13-18 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:3-11/Ps 96:1-3, 5-6/Lk 2:22-35

Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:12-17/Ps 96:7-10/Lk 2:36-40 Thursday: 1 Jn 2:18-21/Ps 96:1-2, 11-13/Jn 1:1-18

Friday: Nm 6:22-27/Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8/Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16-21 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:22-28/Ps 98:1-4/Jn 1:19-28

READINGS FOR SUNDAY, January 3

Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7 Luke 3:15-16, 21-22

January Altar Care – Judy Reichow & Charlie Spindt

MASS INTENTIONS - DEC 28-JAN 3

Monday, December 28 School on Break 6-7:30PM 6th grade Boys BB/Gym 6:30-8PM St Paul Prayer & Worship/RmJohn 7-8:30PM St Bruno Prayer & Worship/RmMatthew 7:30-9:30PM Men’s Basketball (**closed after 9:30pm)

Tuesday, December 29 School on Break 4-5:00PM Gym in use 6-8:00PM 8th grade Boys BB/Gym

Wednesday, December 30 School on Break 9:30-11:30AM Church Cleaning-Volunteers always welcome 6-7PM Bible Study/Youth Rm 6-8:00PM 8th grade Boys BB/Gym 7-9PM Youth Group/Youth Rm/Gym

Thursday, December 31 Happy New Year-Facilities Closed 3:00PM Divine Mercy Chaplet/Church

Friday, January 1 Happy New Year-Facilities Closed

Saturday, January 2 7-9:30AM Men’s Basketball (**closed after 8:30pm)

Sunday, January 3 Donuts 9:30-11:30AM Kid’s Zone/Gym 9:00AM Fam Prog & 1st/PLC/School 9:55AM CGS/PLC

Other Upcoming Events

Mon 8:00AM Florence Studer by Family

Tues 8:00AM Florence Jenkins by Family

Wed 8:00AM Marie Allen by Family

Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God

Fri 8:45AM

Lector:

Geraldine Luterbach by Family

John & Cindy Beauchamp

Sat

5:00PM

Epiphany of the Lord

Eli Kelliher by Lenhardt Family

Sun

8:00AM

10:00AM

Joe Fleming by Family

Members of the Parish

` Lectors: 5:00PM Rosemary McCarthy, Rita Borowski

8:00AM Jacob & Joe Varick

10:00AM Mike Culhane, Beth McFadzen

Jan 8 St Theresa, Eagle All you can eat Fish Fry! Serving from 4:30-7:00pm.

Jan 11 Marriage on Tap: 5pm-Social hour, 6:30pm-featured speak-er Fr. Jacob Strand, at Delafield Brewhaus, 3832 Hillside Dr. More information and register at www.marriageontap.org.

Apr 23 Caregiver's Spiritual Retreat will be held on Saturday, April 23rd from 8:30 am-1:45 pm at San Camillo; 10200 W. Bluemound Rd. Wauwatosa. Keynote will be Marianne Muscott, OSF from St. Ann's Center for Intergenerational Care. Contact www.interfaithmilw.org.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR PARISHIONERS AND FRIENDS WHO ARE SICK:

Emily Appenzeller, Jared Bajczyk, Barb Bishop, Kathy Dalgren, Mary Feaman, Len & Elaine Grassmann,

JoAnn Hanson, Jennifer Heidger, Harold Hinterberg, Karen Larson, Robert Mather, Katie Mueller, Steven Seraphine,

Clarence Stellpflug, Robert Stephens, Joan Timlin, Myron Toshner, Al & Jean Vicenzi, James Vickio and Dave Wolf .

Sacramental Information Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: Prepare for the sacraments of

initiation with a small group to join the Catholic church. Call Mary Kral.

Infant Baptism: Parent sessions are required for registered parishioners

who would like their child baptized. Call Mary Kral to schedule a class time

& make arrangements to pick a date for your child’s baptism.

Confirmation: Youth at least 16 years of age or adults seeking to be

confirmed, call Sarah Daszczuk.

First Eucharist: Parent and child preparation required. Contact

Karen Farrell.

Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00-4:30 PM or by appointment.

Marriage: Arrangements should be made six months in advance. One

of the parties must be a registered parish member and a practicing

Catholic. Weddings on Saturdays, 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM, or Friday

evenings.

Care of Sick: Sacramental care of the sick, call the Parish Office.

Anointing of the Sick: Call the Parish office with request.

St. Paul Cemetery: Hwy DE & Snowdon Rd. Call Parish Office for

information.

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PARISH PERSONNEL

Shared Pastor/Administrator Fr. Ralph Gross 968-3865, Ext. 201 ............... rgross@wi.rr.com Shared Associate Pastor Fr. Chuck Wrobel 968-3865, Ext. 231 ............... frcwrobel@gmail.com Shared Deacons Gordon Snyder 965-5500 .................................. gjsnyder@wi.rr.com John C. Mezydlo 602-885-1642 ........................ jmezydlo@lakelandautogroup.com Parish Cluster Director Rita Borowski 968-3865, Ext. 209 ............... rborowr@gmail.com School Principal John Shanahan 968-3175, Ext. 210 .............. john.shanahan@stpaulgenesee.net Dir. of Child & Family Ministry Karen Farrell 968-2276, Ext. 214 .............. kfarrell@stpaulgenesee.net Dir. of Youth Ministry Sarah Daszczuk 968-2276, Ext. 208 .............. sdaszczuk@stpaulgenesee.net Dir of Adult Ministry, and Human Concerns Mary Kral 968-2276, Ext. 202 ............... mkral@stpaulgenesee.net Dir. of Liturgy and Music Peggy Kolonko 968-3865, Ext. 205 ............... pkolonko@stpaulgenesee.net Dir. Admin. Services Sherri Meyer 968-3865, Ext. 218 ............... smeyer@stpaulgenesee.net Pastoral Council Chairperson Chad Ostram ....................................................... ostram@yahoo.com Finance Council Chairperson Jerry Sutkiewicz ....................................................... jsutkiewicz@midwestaccounting.net

2016 MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Blood Pressure Screening: Helen Hogan—Last Sunday of the Month

Donut Sundays: Brenda Neumann (bneumann@wi.rr.com) 2016 Dates: Jan 3 & 17, Feb 21, Mar 6, Apr 3, May 15

Fish Fry: Peter Lampe 262-392-2920 2015-16 Dates: Jan 29, Feb. 12 & 26, Mar. 11

Parish Breakfasts: April 24, 2016

Spring Clothing Exchange: March 31-April 2, 2016

Like us: St. Paul Genesee and/or St. Paul School Genesee

REGULAR PARISH OFFICE HOURS Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

NOTICE: Bulletin articles are due 9am on Mondays. Please submit to khavnen@stpaulgenesee.net