Week of 08-07-2016 - St. Mary By The Lake

ST. MARY BY THE LAKE
7605 Lakeshore Drive, P.O. Box 044200, Racine, Wisconsin 53404-7004
The Sketch of St. Mary’s Church was done by Jason Krukowski. Thank you for sharing your talents.
August 7, 2016
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Pastoral Staff
Rev. Stephen J. Stradinger, Pastor
Rev. Mr. Robert Starr, Deacon
Jeff Rasmussen, Director of Liturgy & Worship
Heather Warner, Director of Christian Formation
Mary Loendorf, Administrative Assistant
Pastoral Council
Gregg Maki, Chairperson
Sue Turcotte, Vice Chair
Richard Dvorsky, Secretary
Pam Alley
Melissa Despin
Richard Pozzi
Brian Ramczyk
Bob Rice
Diane Sinner
Kimberly Strike
Trustees
Muggs Mueller, Secretary
Patrick Krukowski, Treasurer
Building and Grounds
Human Concerns
Ric Paul
Kimberly Strike
Telephone
Parish Office:
Fax:
Religious Ed:
Father Steve:
Deacon Bob:
Mass Intentions
Visit our website: www.stmarybythelake.org
E-mail: [email protected]
Find us on Facebook: St. Mary by the Lake/pages
This Week:
Saturday 08/06/16
5 pm
Jim Broughman
Sunday
8 am
Lee Millette
9:30 am
William Huff
5 pm
Joseph & Mary
Piotrowski
Marriages
In Thanksgiving of
Prayers Answered
For Lisa Toutant
Reconciliation:
08/07/16
Next Week:
Saturday 08/13/16
Sunday
08/14/16
Quiet Reflection:
Wednesday 08/10/16
8 am
9:30 am
Cecelia Keil
6:30 pm
Communion Service &
Quiet Reflection
639-3616
639-1999
639-4493
321-0989
847-890-8671
Baptisms
A class for both parents is required before the
baptism of a child. Call the parish office.
Registered, practicing members, call the pastor at
least six months in advance to make arrangements.
Anytime by appointment
Parish Registration
Forms are available in the vestibule or contact
the parish office.
Bulletin Notices
Due Tuesdays by noon.
“Lord, it is good that we are here!”
Ministry Schedule
Saturday, August 6, 2016:
5:00 pm
Greeter:
Commentator:
Reader:
Eucharist:
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Cave Quest VBS, 2016
POOR BOX:
Thank you to all who generously donated to the poor box
in the month of July. We collected $362.00 for Bethany
Apartments.
The Poor Box collections this month will be for “Koos for
Kids”. This charitable organization focuses on helping
terminally ill and disadvantaged children in the local area.
More information is available on their website:
www.koosforkids.com.
FOOD PANTRY UPDATE:
St. Mary by the Lake has re-established a working relationship
with First Baptist and Emmanuel Lutheran. Parish Council
asks you to prayerfully consider food donations of any kind,
any packaging. In addition to food items, the pantry is in need
of personal care items such as toilet paper (especially), bar
soaps, toothpaste, tooth brushes, etc. Please also consider
bringing in any kind of bags (doubled if possible). These items
are delivered by our teams each week, and assist in feeding the
hungry here in our own community of Racine. The pantry is
located at Emmanuel Lutheran at 725 High St, Racine, WI
53402, and is open Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30-11:30 am.
For Volunteer Opportunities associated with the First Baptist/
Emmanuel Lutheran churches, please contact the Parish Office.
Sunday, August 7, 2016:
8:00 am
Greeter:
Commentator:
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Eucharist:
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9:30 am
Greeter:
Commentator:
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Eucharist:
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Saturday, August 13, 2016:
5:00 pm
Greeter:
Commentator:
Reader:
Eucharist:
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Sunday, August 14, 2016:
8:00 am
Greeter:
Commentator:
Reader:
Eucharist:
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9:30 am
Greeter:
Commentator:
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Eucharist:
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Parish Council Meeting
Thursday, August 11 at 7:00 pm
in the Anthony H. Dorn Education Center
All are Welcome!!
When admitted to the hospital, you should do
two things.
 First, tell the hospital staff that you are
Catholic and want to receive communion.
 Second, have them inform your parish.
Bob Rice
Bill Robertson
Kay Tonkin
Mary Paul
Rich Pozzi
Deacon Bob Starr
Tom Wendt
Joe Wendt
John Urban
Robb Granger
Pat Walsh
Deacon Bob Starr
Bill Spreeberg
Linda Laudonio
Carol Malik
Linda Laudonio
Tony Turcotte
Deacon Bob Starr
Mary Loendorf
Rich Pozzi
Ramona Oertel
Jane Remsza
Bill Robertson
Laura Maki
Tom Wendt
Lynn Urban
Robb Granger
John Urban
Tom Wendt
Evelyn Schultz
Patrick Krukowski
Janice Krukowski
Deb Keil
Tony Turcotte
Deacon Bob Starr
Kimberly Strike
If you cannot fulfill your scheduled date and time,
please secure a substitute! Thank you!
Financial Update
July 30 - 31
Contribution Envelopes
Cash Offerings
Poor Basket
Total
$2373.00
300.00
38.00
$2711.00
The operating expense for St. Mary by the Lake
is $3,700 weekly. God bless each of you!!
Liturgy & Worship
Faith Formation News
Sunday Catechist Helpers Needed
Welcome to Fr. Bill Key for helping
out while Fr. Steve is visiting with his family
this weekend.
ORDINARY PEOPLE, EXTRAORDINARY GRACE!
After Pentecost, the Church enters into another period of
Ordinary Time. However, nothing is ordinary as Easter lilies
are replaced by Spring blossoms and flowers, giving way to hot
Summer weather and leisure activity. God is there, offering
grace beyond measure. Communion and prayer service with
quiet reflection is each Wednesday at 6:30 pm, in church.
Come to the quiet, refresh your soul.
Parenting Pointer: "One's life does not consist of possessions." (Luke 12:15) How many "toys" does your family
have? For adults it may be electronics, for kids it may be
stuffed animals, dolls, or cars. Challenge the family to reduce
by 10 % or even just one item.
?
Question of the Week
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 7, 2016
GOSPEL: Luke 12: 32-48
My mother-in-law had ongoing health issues in the last few
years of her life and was especially frail that final year. And
yet, her death took us all by surprise. At her funeral, the priest
said “You always knew this day was coming, but yesterday, you
did not know it would be today.” In our Gospel, Jesus tells us
to be like servants awaiting their Master‟s return, ready to open
the door immediately. “Blessed are those servants whom the
Master finds vigilant on his arrival.” Jesus reminds us that
“You also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect,
the Son of Man will come.” One wonders how many of us think
we have all the time in the world to follow Jesus as good and
faithful servants. Do we rationalize that if I‟m not living as a
faithful servant today, I can always start tomorrow? What if we
don‟t have another day to prepare to meet Jesus when he omes?
QUESTION:
If my life ended today, would I be ready to
meet Jesus?
Do my daily choices reflect that I follow
Jesus?
Our Sunday Middle School and High School Faith Formation
programs are in need of adult volunteers to help facilitate our
upcoming programs. Classes are held once a month, September
through December and twice a month January through April on
Sunday mornings from 10:30 until noon. Anyone interested in
helping with this ministry is asked to call Heather Warner, 262639-4493, or the parish office, 262-639-3616.
Shared Prayers
During August, we will experience the devotional prayers for
„Mary, Undoer of Knots‟. This devotion has become popular
more recently since Pope Francis has a special love for it, and
he has authored a prayer in honor of Mary, Undoer of Knots.
Simply put, we are asking Mary, Our Blessed Mother to help
untangle the messes in our lives blocking the path of God‟s
mercy. Our pleas are directed through Mary, to God, recognizing that sacramental Eucharist is always our most important
prayer.
At St. Mary by the Lake church, each Wednesday during
August, Shared Prayer begins at 6pm when we will pray the
Chaplet of the Divine Mercy, followed by a weekly short
teaching video on a Corporal Work of Mercy, honoring the
Jubilee Year of Mercy. Remaining time before 6:30pm will be
spent praying „Mary, Undoer of Knots‟ devotional prayers,
ending prior to the 6:30pm Communion and Prayer, followed
by Quiet Reflection until 7:30pm.
We cry out to God, through Mary, to heal our nation and world
from all selfish and willful acts of violence, terror, oppression
and war. Please come, and bring others to join in part or all of
the evening prayer opportunities. We implore God‟s incredible
mercy upon all.
Parish Picnic, Sunday, September 13
Parish picnic sign-up sheets are in the vestibule. Please use the
sign-up sheets so we can plan accordingly.
Come and enjoy the afternoon!
Did you donate an auction item?
Did you bid?
Will you bake for the cake walk?
Marriage Troubles?
Are you and your spouse arguing? Stressed? Too busy?
Growing complacent? Suffering a crisis in the family?
Struggling with addictions or mental health issues? Do you
find yourself falling out of love?
St. Mary by the Lake is here to offer you help, hope and
support. Contact our parish‟s First Responder, Deacon Bob
Starr, 847-890-8671. Deacon Bob has been trained by the
Archdiocese of Milwaukee‟s Nazareth Project to be part of the
First Responder‟s group - deacons who are married and
understand the ongoing work of keeping marriage healthy.
Share your story in a confidential, caring environment, at no
cost. More information is available in the vestibule.
Paul Todd Concert Paul Todd, a critically acclaimed entertainer, composer and singer will be performing at the Siena
Center on Friday, August 12. Paul has written countless songs
performed on Broadway and has worked with many celebrities.
He has used his talents to entertain families with his Broadway
and family friendly music. He is famous for his unique concert,
where he accompanies himself by playing six keyboards
simultaneously. He is from Florida and his sold out concerts
are simply unforgettable. His son, Paul Todd Jr., who is also an
accomplished musician will join him for the concert. Proceeds
for the concert will go to Halo, the Hope Center and the West
Racine Kiwanis Charities. Tickets for $20 may be purchased
from Rita Andis at 262-639-6767. You won‟t want to miss this
magical night.
Heat Up Wisconsin Program
We need your help and that of your parish! We all know that
many families are in a position to need a helping hand. In our
economy, many people have lost jobs, are veterans, are disabled
or ill, or are elders on a limited income. Although someone
may own a home, they cannot always afford to replace an old,
inefficient furnace which only adds to their burden by running
up the energy bills. If you know someone who is in need of a
new furnace, please nominate them for the Lennox Heat UP
Wisconsin Program. Dealers will install up to 100 Lennox
furnaces completely free to the chosen recipients. Nominations
due by August 28, 2016. For more information, please visit
www.heatupwisconsin.com.
www.apostleshipofprayer.org
CLUSTER CORNER
St. Mary by the Lake - Racine, www.stmarybythelake.org
Email:
[email protected]
7605 Lakeshore Dr.
262-639-3616
Mass Schedule: Saturday 5:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 & 9:30 am
Office Hours:
8 am - 1 pm, M-F
St. Matthew - Oak Creek, www.stmattoc.org
Email:
[email protected]
9303 S. Chicago Rd.
414-762-4200
Mass Schedule: Saturday 4:00 pm
Sunday 7:30 & 9:30 am
Office Hours:
9 am - 4 pm, M-Th
8 am - Noon, F
St. Stephen - Oak Creek, www.saintstephenmil.org
Email:
[email protected]
1441 Oakwood Rd.
414-762-0552
Mass Schedule: Saturday 4:30 pm
Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 am
Tuesday-Friday 8:00 am
Office Hours:
9 am - 3:30 pm, M-Th
Parish Cluster Picnic
On Saturday, October 1, St. Mary by the Lake, St. Matthew
and St. Stephen parishes will hold a Parish Cluster Picnic at
St. Stephen parish. Join us for Mass at 4:30 at St. Stephens
with the picnic to follow. Come and meet your Cluster
Parishes and enjoy some food, family and fellowship. See the
bulletin insert for more information.
St. Patrick Festival August 6-7, Saturday: 1:00 - 11:00 pm,
Sunday: 1:00 pm - 11:00 pm, 1111 Douglas Ave. (St. Patrick
Parish parking lot). Authentic Mexican Food, live music,
La Tapia Dancing horses, Silent Auction, gift raffle baskets and
Grand Raffle. For more information contact the St. Patrick‟s
parish office at 262-632-8808.
St. Louis Parish Festival August 20-21, Saturday, 5-10:30
pm, Sunday, 11 am-6 pm, 13207 Hwy. G in Caledonia. See the
flier in the vestibule for more information or visit stlouisparishwi.com/festival.
St. Rita Parish Festival August 19-21, Friday: 5:00 11:00 pm, Saturday: Noon - 11:00 pm, Sunday Noon 8:00 pm, 4339 Douglas Ave., Racine. For information visit:
www.stritas-org.
The Pope’s Prayer Intentions for August
Sports
That sports may be an opportunity for friendly encounters
between peoples and may contribute to peace in the world.
Living The Gospel
That Christians may live the Gospel, giving witness to faith,
honesty, and love of neighbor.
St. Monica’s Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser
September 22, 11:30 am luncheon, 12:30 pm shot gun start,
Meadowbrook Country Club. Hole in one prize - 2016 Indian
Scout Motor Bike. For more information call 262-639-5050,
ext. 3; email [email protected]; or visit
www.stmonicasseniorliving.com.