PRAYER & WORSHIP Mass of Anticipation: Saturday, 5:15 p.m. Sunday Mass: 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. (English); 5:00 p.m. (Spanish)

Daily Mass: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 7:00 a.m. School Mass: Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. (During School Year)

Communion Service: Thursday, 7:00 a.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Tuesday, 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

Reconciliation: Saturday, 4:00 p.m.; Sunday, 4:30 p.m. (Bilingual); or by appointment

Welcome to the faith community of

ST. FRANCIS DE SALES LAKE GENEVA, WISCONSIN

PARISH OFFICE Hours: Mondays, 10:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m.; Tuesdays—Thursdays, 7:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m.; Fridays, 7:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.; Sundays, 8:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m. Address: 148 W. Main Street, Lake Geneva, WI 53147 Phone: (262) 248-8524 Fax: (262) 248-5302 Parish Web Site: www.sfdslg.org

PARISH SCHOOL Address: 130 W. Main Street, Lake Geneva, WI 53147 Phone: (262) 248-2778 Fax: (262) 248-7860

We, the community of St. Francis de Sales Parish, seek to LIVE JESUS through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit by ministering to the needs of our brothers and sisters through Word, Worship, Education and Service.

MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY, September 24, 2016 8:00 a.m. Communion Service 5:15 p.m. Rita Leahy and Louis A. Nozicka, Sr. SUNDAY, September 25, 2016 7:30 a.m. John & Bernadean Trotta and Donald

Douglass 9:00 a.m. Joanne Maloney and Dan Corboy 10:30 a.m. All Parishioners 5:00 p.m. All Parishioners (Spanish Mass) MONDAY, September 26, 2016 7:00 a.m. Jerome Peplinski TUESDAY, September 27, 2016 7:00 a.m. All Parishioners WEDNESDAY, September 28, 2016 7:00 a.m. Holy Souls in Purgatory 9:00 a.m. All Students THURSDAY, September 29, 2016 7:00 a.m. Communion Service 4:00 p.m. Nancy Nataly Flores & Miguel Angel

Lopez Wedding FRIDAY, September 30, 2016 7:00 a.m. Special Intentions of Healing Ministry and

Gordon Polyock 3:00 p.m. Monika Borowski & Ben Stinebrink

Wedding FIRST SATURDAY, October 1, 2016 8:00 a.m. Communion Service 5:15 p.m. Guido Vito Paese SUNDAY, October 2, 2016 7:30 a.m. Lois Lambrilaz and Del Krohn 9:00 a.m. Eleanor Gorski and Catherine Johnson 10:30 a.m. Irene & Dan Kavanaugh and Delores

Schweitzer 5:00 p.m. All Parishioners (Spanish Mass)

PLEASE PRAY FOR… Nathan Rittenbacher Joan Roell Diane Ponzo Joe Ponzo William Lily Tess Adams Thomas Potjeau Kelly Hughbanks Tami Irwin Jim Mansky Tony Ascolani Sam Scott William Burke Carol Peck Tom Peck Mary Dade Anthony Ferrini Kiera Marion Donner Germaine Clifford (Dr.) Katarzyna Zaremba David Lou Rogers Wayne Rogers David Squire

Jill Logterman Joan Huntress Barbara Quincannon Bormes Bill Smarslik Lisa Amburgey John Stark Patricia Catarello Donna Andersen Beau Roddy Family Nancy Allen Marilyn Brandel Eleanor Gerald Melissa Butts Robert Haimann Dennis & Paula Butek Karen Braden Nancy Rittenbocker Les Malsch Tom Geldermann Baby Gerard Dalton AnneMarie Janikowski Lucille Morales Kristen Perry

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jb 1:6-22; Ps 17:1bcd-3, 6-7; Lk 9:46-50 Tuesday: Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23; Ps 88:2-8; Lk 9:51-56 Wednesday: Jb 9:1-12, 14-16; Ps 88:10bc-15; Lk 9:57-62 Thursday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a; Ps 138:1-5; Jn 1:47-51 Friday: Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5; Ps 139:1-3, 7-10, 13-14ab; Lk 10:13-16 Saturday: Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17; Ps 119:66, 71, 75, 91, 125, 130; Lk 10:17-24 Sunday: Hb 1:2-3; 2:2-4; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; 2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14; Lk 17:5-10

IN OUR PRAYERS... Heavenly Father, we ask you to watch over and protect our servicemen and women in harm’s way, especially Jason Liss, 101st Airborne, Iraq.

COUNTING CONTRIBUTIONS 9/26—TEAM 2 10/3—TEAM 3

CARING FOR THE ALTAR 9/26-9/30— Helene Churchill & Liz Amann 10/3-10/8— Mary Jo Fesenmaier & Peggy Fraser

WEDDING BANNS III. Ben Stinebrink and Monika Borowski III. Thomas Stenz and Shellie Gossfeld I. Andrew Trace and Kate Nocek I. Neil McCarthy and Aubrey Garron

SIDE BY SIDE SIMPLE DINNER FUNDRAISER The final Side by Side SIMPLE dinner fundraiser for 2016 will be held on Friday, Sept. 30. This will be a fish dinner, with seatings at 5, 6, and 7 p.m. Tickets will be sold after most masses on the weekends of September 9/10 and 17/18, or may be purchased online using the link: http://sidebysidefundraiser.brownpapertickets.com. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $5 for children 10 and under. Please call Anne McCord at (847) 800-6810 with questions, or to obtain tickets during the week. Many thanks for your continued support of the less fortunate in our community!

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK… Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. Francis de Sales Parish, Fall is a busy and wonderful time of year! Ours is a vibrant and active parish, and there are so many activities that are happening, so I would just like to point out a few of them. The school year, of course, is going full speed ahead at St. Francis de Sales Parish School. Mr. Eric Gallagher and the teachers and staff are hard at work providing a quality education for our children in an environment of faith. The Religious Education Programs have all begun – grade school, Junior High, High School and Confirmation classes. If you haven’t yet signed up your children, be sure to contact Katie Ploch, our Director of Religious Education, or call the parish office. This year, we are privileged to have the presence of Deacon John Martin. Deacon John is a transitional deacon studying for the priesthood at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology, Hales Corners, Wisconsin for the Diocese of Fort Worth, Texas. Deacon John will be with us at least two weekends a month to exercise the ministry of deacon at Mass, and to preach homilies. Welcome Deacon John! Our seminarian intern, John Baumgardner is back in Rome to continue his studies. He will be ordained a transitional deacon in Rome on Sept. 29, 2016 and will be ordained to the priesthood at St. John the Evangelist Cathedral Milwaukee on July 22, 2017. Please keep him in prayer. Today is our Fall Festival! Come, one and all, to enjoy food, fun and fellowship! I hope to see you there! Our Volunteer Appreciation Boat Cruise is Sunday is Sunday, Oct. 2. All aboard! See the bulletin or our parish website for details. God continues to bless us in so many ways. I look forward to a Fall filled with faith, fellowship, and fun! God’s Blessings, Fr. Jim Schuerman Queridos Miembros de la Parroquia de San Francisco de Sales, El Otoño es un tiempo lleno de actividades en nuestra parroquia. La nuestra es una parroquia muy activa, y yo quisiera enfocar en algunos eventos que se realizarán durante este tiempo. Nuestra escuela parroquial, St. Francis de Sales Parish School, está caminando adelante. Nuestro director, Eric Gallagher y la facultad están trabajando duro para darles a nuestros hijos una buena formación en un ambiente de fe. El programa de catequesis ha comenzado par los diferentes niveles – niños, adolecentes, jóvenes, y los que están preparándose para la Confirmación. Si no han hecho la inscripción para sus hijos, favor de contactar nuestra Directora de la Catequesis, Katie Ploch, o llamen a la oficina de la parroquia. Tenemos la dicha de tener la presencia del Diacono John Martin durante este año. El Diacono John es un seminarista estudiando en Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology en Hales Corners, Wisconsin para la Diócesis de Fort Worth, Texas. Nos acompañar por lo menos dos fines de semana por mes, predicando y ayudando en la misa. Démosle la bienvenida al Diacono John! Nuestro seminarista, John Baumbardner, será ordenado como diacono el 29 de septiembre de 2016 en Roma. Su ordenación al sacerdocio es el 22 de julio de 2017 en la Catedral de San Juan Evangelista en Milwaukee. ¡Oren por él! Hoy es día de nuestro Festival del Otoño. ¡Que vengan todos para compartir comida, bebida y amistad! Tenemos un Pasaje de Boto para los Voluntarios el 2 de octubre. Favor de consultar el boletín o nuestro sitio de web para los detalles. Dios es bueno y nos bendice continuamente. ¡Esperemos un Otoño lleno de fe y amistad! Que Dios los bendiga, Padre Jim Schuerman

ALTAR SOCIETY MEETING Monday, Sept. 26,

7 p.m. in the Jonah Room All women of the parish are invited to attend. Some of the activities we do are church cleaning, baptismal bib making and funeral luncheons. Please let us know if you can help us out, even if you think it is just for a small amount. Every bit helps! Direct questions to Nancy Lazzaroni 248-8247. We hope to see you there!

ANNUAL PET BLESSING The Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi is on Oct. 2. Here at St. Francis de Sales we will have our annual Pet Blessing on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. in the church parking lot. Everyone is encouraged to bring their pets for this special blessing in honor of our patron saint of animals!

* SFDS FALL FEST * EVENTS * JOIN US SATURDAY, SEPT. 24 4:30 p.m. * SILENT AUCTION WILL BE OPEN BEFORE & AFTER 5:15 MASS SUNDAY, SEPT. 25 8:00 a.m. * SILENT AUCTION OPEN 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. *DINNER SERVED MENU: PULLED PORK, SALADS, CHEESY POTATOES, DESSERT (SERVING UNTIL 4:30 OR FOOD RUNS OUT) 11:30 a.m. * OPENING PRAYER by FR. JIM * SPANISH LITURGICAL DANCERS * BAR OPEN! Noon * GREEN BAY PACKERS GAME on the BIG SCREEN TV * RAFFLES, GAMES, MAGIC BY NINO, ICE CREAM CART * WHEEL OF FORTUNE GAME - AFTER EVERY 30 TICKETS SOLD 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. * KARAOKE TIME -DUST OFF YOUR INNER ROCK STAR AND SING; SIGN UP ONLINE OR ON THE FEST SIGN UP BOARD - BE BRAVE 2:00 p.m. * PINATA FOR THE KIDDOS 2:15 p.m. * SPANISH LITURGICAL DANCERS 3:00 p.m. * MUSIC BY THE “FRANK WHITING & FRIENDS BAND” 4:00 p.m. * PINATA FOR THE KIDDOS 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. * DESSERTS, ICE CREAM, AND LEFTOVERS FOR PURCHASE 5:30 p.m. * SILENT AUCTION CLOSES 6:00 p.m. * SILENT AUCTION CHECK OUT OPENS AND LAST CALL FOR BAR 6:30 p.m. * BIG RAFFLE WINNERS ANNOUNCED & CLOSING PRAYER 6:00 p.m. * SILENT AUCTION CHECK OUT OPENS AND LAST CALL FOR BAR 6:30 p.m. * BIG RAFFLE WINNERS ANNOUNCED & CLOSING PRAYER

THE WEEK AHEAD – SEPT. 25 TO OCT. 2 Sun – 11:30-6:30 Fall Festival 9:00 REP Gr. 4K-5 6:30 Confirmation REP Mon – 5:30 School Advisory 6:00 Prayer Group (Spanish) Tues – 7:30-7:00 Adoration 12:30 Hilltoppers 5:30 Rosary 7:00 Hispanic Committee Wed – 10: 00 Bible Study 11:15 Shepherds of Christ 6:00 Gr. 6-8 REP 6:30 Joint Parish Council Meeting 7:00 Contemporary Choir Thurs – 3:00 Wedding 7:00 Hispanic Ministry 6:00 Wedding Rehearsal 7:00 Chorale Fri – 3:00 Wedding 7:00 Legion of Mary Sat – 9:00 Retreat (Music Room) 9:30 AA 2:00 Wedding 7:00 Emmaus Men Sun – Hospitality After Masses 9:00 REP Gr. 4K-5 3:00 Volunteer Appreciation Boat Ride 6:30 Life Teen

FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP September 18, 2016 Parish Envelopes $6,498.25 Offertory $2,108.69 Capital Campaign $60.00 Angel Fund $285.00 Online Giving/Vanco $1,143.00 Special Collections $7,725.00

(The Angel Fund benefits families of our day school program who need tuition

assistance.)

Stewardship Treasure Period / Category

Actual Goal Over / (under)

Weekend of September 18

Envelope 6,498 7,971 (1,473)

Offertory 2,109 2,721 (612)

EFT & ACH - - - OnLine Giving 1,143 1,000 143 Total 9,750 11,692 (1,942) Year to Date (07/01/16 to 09/18/16)

Envelope 84,673 100,202 (15,529)

Offertory 39,602 32,654 6,948

EFT & ACH 10,466 9,951 515 OnLine Giving 16,856 12,000 4,856 Total 151,597 154,807 (3,210)

Please consider OnLine giving by navigating to: www.sfdslg.org, clicking on the DONATE icon

and signing up today!

DON'T SWEAT THE SWEET STUFF We have your Thanksgiving holidays covered...especially the pies. More to come! Submitted by your Human Concerns Committee

SENIOR HILLTOPPERS MEETING The next Senior Hilltoppers Meeting is on Set. 27, at 12:30 p.m. Potluck lunch; bring a dish to share. Play Bingo for cash prizes. Hosted by Pat and Bill Palicka.

ST. BENEDICT BEREAVEMENT GROUP Hopeful Horizons: St. Benedict Bereavement Group for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. We meet the second Wednesday of every month at 10:30 a.m. Our next meeting will be Oct. 12, 2016. All grieving people are welcome to this ecumenical group. St. Benedict is located at 137 Dewey Ave.Fontana, WI 53125. Any questions? Call Margaret Moser at (847) 370-1437 or Pat Grove at (262) 607-6025

VIP – SAVE THE DATE! Parishes have value — to individuals, families, the greater community and to the city they belongs to. Join us as four churches in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee open their doors for an exclusive look inside.

Saturday, Nov. 5 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

FREE TOURS / FREE SHUTTLE Our Lady of Guadalupe, Milwaukee | All Saints Parish,

Milwaukee Immaculate Conception, Milwaukee | St. Ber-nard Parish, Wauwatosa

Take FREE tours. RECONNECT with your roots. SHARE and LEARN the history of your community and EXPLORE the communities we GROW in together in southeastern Wisconsin. For schedule of events and tour highlights, connect with us at www.archmil.org/VIP.

ANNUAL DAY OF REFLECTION AT HOLY HILL Milwaukee Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (MACCW) will again be hosting its Annual Day of Reflection at Holy Hill. ALL ARE INVITED! It will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016 from 8:00 a.m.-Noon. Come and hear Deacon Przedpelski, Director of Franciscan Peacemakers. Cost is $25.00 per person and includes: Breakfast Buffet, Speaker, Benediction, Confession, Rosary, Mass and Shrine Presentation ($15.00 without breakfast). Followed by an afternoon of “free time” to walk the Stations, visit the Lourdes Grotto or Quiet Meditation. Registrations are due by Oct. 7, 2016 and are available at maccw.com or include your name, address, phone #, email and parish and mail to MACCW, P.O. Box 472, Brookfield, WI 53008-0472. Any questions p l e a s e c a l l S e p t e m b e r S c h u b i l s k e a t (262) 751-0142. Hope you can come and enjoy a wonderful Fall Day with the Lord!

WE DID IT! As you know, we have been conducting a capital campaign here at St. Francis de Sales called “Project 2017, Lighting the Way to the Future”. Our original goal of $1,000,000 was quickly surpassed, and our “miracle goal” of $1,500,000 was reached shortly thereafter. About 7 weeks ago I offered you a new challenge with a new goal. This would result in extra dollars that will be above and beyond the costs of our renovation. We would then have a fund for the future capital needs of our church and school. I’m very proud to announce that this week we actually surpassed $2,000,000! I am truly amazed and humbled by your generosity and spirit of sacrifice. This accomplishment will allow us to not only address all of the current renovation needs on our list, but also to strategically plan for future projects. By endowing our beautiful church, we will be leaving our legacy for future generations for many more years to come. THANK YOU for your help in “Lighting the Way to the Future”. Sincerely, Fr. Jim

PROJECT 2017 CAMPAIGN Pledges: $2,025,619.30 Pledges: 387 Paid: $660,000

THANK YOU! BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS All articles for the bulletin must be emailed to bulletin@sfdslg.org or submitted in writing to the parish office. The deadline is at noon on Monday.

SIGN UP DEADLINE “YOU DID IT TO ME” STUDY/DISCUSSION GROUP We will be starting the study/discussion groups for the Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, book “You Did It To Me” on the Corporal and Spiritual Acts of Mercy, the week of Oct. 3. Books need to be ordered by Tuesday, Sept. 27 to arrive in time for the classes. Books are highly recommended but not absolutely necessary to participate in the classes, but SIGN UP IS NECESSARY. “You Did It to Me” reveals rich opportunities to put the works of mercy into action in our everyday lives and provides the practical helps to do so, whether we are young or old, starting a career, ending a career, caregivers or corporate executives. The cost of the book will be approximately $16-$18. Classes will be on Tuesday nights from 7-8 p.m. from Oct. 4 to Nov. 15 (no class Tue Oct 25) and on Thursday mornings from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. from Oct. 6 to Nov 10. To sign up or if you have any questions please call Maureen Redmer at (262) 249-0424 or sign up in the Parish office before Tuesday, Sept. 27.

FALL FESTIVAL SILENT AUCTION This year’s Parish Festival Silent Auction boasts an exciting line-up of items! They will be on display and open for bidding in the parish center starting Saturday, Sept. 24, before the 5:15 p.m. Mass, and throughout Festival on Sunday Sept. 25. Featured items include New Orleans style Dinner for 6 hosted by Fr. Jim Aaron Rodgers autographed football ¼ Steer and meat Processing 1 Hour of Piano / Vocals for your private party / event by our own Michael Deane Original works of Art by some of our own local / parish artists “Heavenly City” historic Chicago church tour Lake Geneva airplane sightseeing tour Gift Certificates for golf, bowling, dinner, etc. Themed gift baskets, jewelry, accessories and much, much more!

SFDS PARISH SUPPORT John Baumgardner, our seminarian intern, will be ordained to the transitional diaconate on Thursday, Sept. 29 in Rome. If you have a minute, please send him an email or an ecard to show him lots of SFDS parish support! His email address is jbaumgardner@pnac.org.

"Authentic Fiesta Tacos" SFDS Hispanic Community Invites You to: Come enjoy a delicious meal after all

masses! October 16, 2016

Plate includes tacos, tamale, rice, beans & soft drink. cost $10.

"Auténtico Fiesta Tacos" La Comunidad Hispana de SFDSles

invita: A disfrutar una deliciosa comida después

de cada misa! Octubre 16, 2016

Plato incluye tacos, tamales, arroz, frijoles, y bebida.

costo $10

FAITH WITH A FACE Emily has a birthday coming up. It’s a big one…she’ll be 100 years old! An artist all of her life, Emily has donated two paintings that she created to our Parish Festival Silent Auction happening this weekend. She has dabbled in acrylics as well as water color and has been a member of the Geneva Lake Art Association. A parishioner at St. Francis de Sales for 15 years, she loves the music at our church…. “It’s so alive!” Emily drives her own car and loves to play bridge and pinochle twice a week. She stills bowls a game of 140 (although she admits to having to use a lighter ball than she used to!). Every day she rides her stationary bike for 20 minutes. “I might be having a problem with my knee, but after I ride my bike it actually feels better!”

Her career included being a secretary and then later a real estate agent at Keefe for 25 years (she retired when she was 75). She is very grateful for her sons and daughter (and their spouses) who help her out. What’s her secret? “Keep interested in your surroundings and other people. Think about others---not just yourself---and be a friend. God has blessed me!” Thank you, Emily for your generosity and your spunk! You are an inspiration! You can see Emily’s works of art (and many other wonderful

auction items) this weekend at the Parish Festival along with great food, music, raffles, games and more. We hope to see you there! --Story contributor: Nancy Mancuso

SEPTEMBER 2016 SYNOD IMPLEMENTATION NEWSLETTER In Archbishop Listecki’s column, “Help Wanted: Missionaries for a Church on the move,” he expresses appreciation and need for our ordained and lay ministers in adapting to the changing needs of leadership in today’s Church. “A Welcome Straight from the Heart” highlights the success of St. Alphonsus’ “Bring a Friend to Mass” campaign – an effective formula for any parish. And Susan McNeil, director of the Nazareth Project for Marriage and Family Formation, shares her own personal transformation in “From Maintenance to Mission.” Read all three articles by picking up a copy of the newsletter at our parish or by visiting tinyurl.com/grfjfrk.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND The Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is a series of presentations given by a team of Catholic couples and a Catholic Priest. Each talk allows you and your spouse an opportunity to look at your marriage in a new way and to grow deeper in love. Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on Oct. 21-23 in Brookfield, WI; Nov. 18-20 in Rockford, IL and Jan. 20-22 in Brookfield, WI. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit our website at: alifetimeoflove.org or call (888) 574-5653.

LAKE GENEVA CLOTHES CLOSET Gently used clothing for children, teens, women and men is available free at the Clothes Closet at the Methodist Church in Lake Geneva. Hours are 9 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Saturdays. All are welcome. No proof of need is necessary. No limit on number of items taken or number of visits. Donations of gently used clothing and bedding are gratefully accepted. Tax receipt available.

PROJECT 2017 CONSTRUCTION UPDATE We are moving forward with decisions on contractors, materials, and colors in preparation for the construction which will start right after Christmas! This week you will notice some scaffolding and workers in a small section toward the back of the church. These are artists from Conrad Schmitt Studios (our designer of the painting and stencils) creating a sample. It’s important to see how the light in the church affects the colors and appearance of the painting. This shouldn't interfere with our Sunday Mass schedule (a few pews might be blocked off) but you will be able to see a sneak peek of the design possibilities for our church restoration project!

MANY THANKS 2016 SFDS FALL FEST SPONSORS

Seraphim

Anonymous

Dominion Rich & Martha Cucco ~ Mary Kay Ring

Richard & Alice Van Egeren ~ Huml Storage

Virtues Bishop David J. Malloy

Tom & Kathie Murray ~ Bernie & Carol Rice

Archangel William & Lois McEssy ~ Ken & Diane Etten

Tom & Carol Peck ~ The Ricci Family Bud & Irene Humphrey ~ Lux White Dental

Don & Sharon Cipicchio ~ Jack McKinney Family Catherine Jensen ~ Pat Moorehouse Tailoring

Hometown Lawn Care, Inc./ Gregory & Jean Dexter Speech Pathology Consultants, LLC

Angel

Colleen McGrath ~ Robert Hust Family Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Cerniglia ~ Steve & Julie Ahlgren

Notting Hill Decorative Hardware ~ Mary Kay Tomaske William and Patricia Palicka ~ Waldemar Haselbarth

Mrs.Donald Kutz ~ Barry & Chris Lamb Gerulat Family ~ Frisch Family ~ Magdalena Joyce

Daryl & Geri Braun ~ Kinder Family About Face & Reflexology ~ Anonymous

Redmer & Sons Recycling ~ Don & Vernell Comstock Eugene ‘Bud’ & Mary Rush ~ Mrs. Florence Whipple

Thaddeus Hillbrunner ~ The MacDonald Family Jim & Susan Kandler ~ N.F.Aquatic Shape-Ups

PARISH LIBRARY NEWS Many special feasts are celebrated in the coming weeks: Feast of the Archangels (Sept. 29), St. Therese of the Child Jesus (Oct. 1), Guardian Angels (Oct. 2), and St. Francis of Assisi (Oct. 4). Angels & Devils - The most thorough book about the Angels yet written! Bestselling author Joan Carroll Cruz answers virtually every conceivable question about them. Angels on the Nightshift The Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux -This book conveys St. Thérèse’s secrets of great holiness achieved in ordinary life, teaching the “Little Way of Spiritual Childhood.” This famous book was instrumental in bringing down the “shower of roses,” or favors from Heaven, which she promised to send after death. The Little Way of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux -Focuses on core elements of her Little Way: humility, confidence in God’s mercy, tranquil trust, persistence in prayer, and daily practice of the way of love. Maurice & Thérèse - The magnificent correspondence between Thérèse of Lisieux and a struggling young priest and their inspiring story. St. Francis of Assisi - One of the best-known and best-loved of all the saints. Inspired by a deep and simple love, Francis abandoned his fortune and chose to live simply. His love for Jesus Christ, animals, and nature continue to inspire many to this day. Little Flowers of St. Francis The St. Francis Prayer Book Check out these NEW DVDs!

Clare & Francis Thérèse

St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus For Children: NEW DVDs – My Secret Friend: A Guardian Angel Story Francis: Knight of Assisi

CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE 2016 All future and prospective high school students and their families are invited to attend our Catholic Central High School Open House on Wednesday, Nov. 2. The evening will begin in Topper Hall at 6:30 p.m. with a welcome from the Principal, followed by introductions of our staff, and then guided tours of our classrooms and campus. There will be refreshments in the MAC lobby following the tours. If you can’t attend on Nov. 2, please call us to set up a time that’s more convenient for you. If you know any prospective families, please let them know about our Open House as well. If you have any questions, or to learn more, contact Karen Schwenn or Jackie Pankau, our Admissions Directors at (262) 763-1510 x225.

OCTOBER IS RIGHT TO LIFE MONTH Surveys show that more than two-thirds of Americans are deeply uncomfortable with the legacy of Roe vs. Wade. By a margin of more than three to one, people believe that abortion should be legal in only a few circumstances. There is a pro-life moral consensus in America. The Knights of Columbus’ consistent message is on the importance and dignity of all human life. Your Knights are collecting donations after all Masses on Oct. 1 and 2, to provide pregnancy centers across Wisconsin and Illinois with state-of-the-art ultrasound machines, which cost around $25,000. Pregnant women considering an abortion will be able to see a real life picture of their baby developing within them. The $6 million collected by the Knights in the last three years has resulted in the purchase of 250 ultrasound machines in 45 states Thank you for your consideration and prayers.

ALL ABOARD! ST. FRANCIS de SALES

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION CRUISE

Whether you volunteer a little or a lot at St. Francis de Sales parish, you’re invited to the VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION BOAT CRUISE on Oct. 2, 2016 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Cash bar, snacks, fun, and a beautiful Gage boat ride! All ages are welcome. The boat will depart from the Riviera Docks promptly at 3:00 p.m. To reserve your spot, please fill out the form below and submit with $10.00 in an envelope marked “Volunteer” to the parish office

by Thursday, September 29. Space is limited so don’t delay! Questions? Email stewardship@sfdslg.org

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Volunteer position(s): Phone number: Email:

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PASTORAL STAFF Pastor

Fr. Jim Schuerman (schuerman@sfdslg.org) (262) 248-8524 Weekend Presider Fr. Tom Fait (262) 248-8524 Parish Secretary Judie Weeks (parish@sfdslg.org) (262) 248-8524 Director of Liturgy & Music Michael Deane (liturgy@sfdslg.org) (262) 248-1680 Director of Religious Education Katie Ploch (dre@sfdslg.org) (262) 248-8526 Seminarian Intern John Baumgardner (jbaumgardner@pnac.org) Deacon Alvaro Dominquez (262) 945-8305

PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS Troy Weis (weistj@hotmail.com) (262) 723-5663 Maureen Redmer (memauly@hotmail.com) (262) 249-0424 Daniel von Rabenau (dvon@talcott.com) (773) 203-3801 Millie McCormick (milliemack632@gmail.com) (630) 310-4703 Maria Guadalupe Duran (Lupitaduran1127@yahoo.com) (262) 203-3220 Kathleen Dobbler (dobblerbld@aol.com) (262) 758-7949 Mary Ferrini (toxotes17@yahoo.com) (262) 729-0900 Lois Maywald (allomay1959@gmail.com) (262) 279-5733 Greg Desecki (gdad5121@yahoo.com) (262) 279-0959 AnneMarie Janikowski (annejanikowski@yahoo.com) (262) 215-8889 Martha Cucco (stewardship@sfdslg.org) (262) 949-4493 Sandra Cruz (65sandracruz@gmail.com) (262) 949-2384

PARISH TRUSTEES Daryl Braun (dbraun55@charter.net) (262) 249-9590 Tom Murray (thomas.murray@wilsonelser.com) (312) 339-5951

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Immediately after the engagement and before any date is set for the wedding, the couple is asked to make an appointment with the priest. Six months is the normal time required for preparation. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Please call the parish office at (262) 248-8524 for Baptismal preparation/registration. SPANISH CELEBRATIONS Bautismos en Espanol: Para bautismos en Espanol por favor comuniquese con Esmeralda Perez Sanchez: (262) 295-8419. Platicas bautismales: Cada cuarto sabado del mes. Quinceaneras, presentaciones y bodas: Comuniquese con Antonia Mata: 262-812-4047

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS St. Francis de Sales Parish School Principal Eric Gallagher (ericgallagher@sfdslg.org) (262) 248-2778 Catholic Central High School Principal

David Wieters (dwieters@cchsnet.org) (262) 763-1510 x 222