6400 Spring St Racine, WI 262-886-0530 Fax: 262-886-0737 www.stpaulracine.org Rev. Yamid Blanco Monday Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday: 7:30 a.m. to Noon St. Paul: Sat: 4:00 p.m. Sun: 10:00 a.m. (10:00 Mass Interpreted for the deaf) St. Louis: Sat: 5:30 p.m. Sun: 8:00 a.m. St. Paul: Tuesday/Thursday/Friday: 8:15 a.m. Communion Service: Monday/Wednesday/Saturday: 8:15 a.m. St. Louis: Monday: 8:15 a.m. New Parish Mission: The people of St. Paul the Apostle are called by Jesus Christ to be a people of faith and to reflect His Light in all we do. We are called to put Christ before us, Christ beside us and Christ within us and to share that love of Christ with others. This was approved by the Pastoral Council on September 18, 2017. St. Louis: St. Paul: 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. St. Paul: 2nd & 4th Saturdays: 2:45 p.m. St. Louis: 1st & 3rd Saturdays: after 5:30 p.m. Mass THE NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST JUNE 24, 2018
Weekly Worship & Daily Prayer Liturgy of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist 4:00 p.m. The Feider Family (Phyllis Zelenski) Rodney Billmyer (Nancy Billmyer, Family and Friends) All Souls Intention Sunday, June 24th, Liturgy of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist 10:00 a.m. Fred Bruha (The Bruha Family) Monday, June 25th, Weekday 8:15 a.m. NO MASS - Communion Service Tuesday, June 26th, Weekday 8:15 a.m. All Souls Intention Wednesday, June 27th, St. Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 8:15 a.m. NO MASS - Communion Service Thursday, June 28th, St. Irenaeus, Bishop & Martyr 8:15 a.m. Alice Markus (Bob Markus) Friday, June 29th, St. Peter and St. Paul, Apostles 8:15 a.m. Katherine Willing & Buck Gleason (Peggy Taylor) Katherine Herman (Debbie Bielefeldt) Alice Markus (Dick & Lois Fox) Gerald Seitz (Family & Friends) Saturday, June 30th, The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church 8:15 a.m. NO MASS - Communion Service 1:30 p.m. Wedding: Katelyn Mattes & Kyle Bellaire Liturgy of the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 p.m. Burdick, Gleason & Yanny Family Anniversaries (The Gleason Family) Clara Varley (Paul & Kathy Thomas) Bob Jaskowak (Los Amigos de Joan) Ruth Schmalfelt (Family) Sunday, July 1st, Liturgy of the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:00 a.m. Living & Deceased Parishioners of St. Paul and St. Louis Parishes The Rosary is prayed Monday through Friday following the Mass or Communion Service. Prayer Requests Our book of prayers provides a place for parishioners and guests to include special prayer intentions. The book is presented at all weekend Masses. You may also place a prayer request in the wooden box on the west table or call Sue Douglas at 884-9095 to be included on a prayer list. Sacraments at St. Paul Baptism - Parents must be registered with a parish. Please call the Parish Office to register for a Baptism preparation session or to schedule a Baptism. Marriage - Couples should call the pastor, at least six months before the desired wedding date. Anointing - First Friday of every month after 8:15 a.m. Mass or by request. Summer Giving At this time of year, you are probably watering and nurturing the plants that you planted this spring. These young plants are a reminder of the parable of the mustard seed..tiny when planted in the earth, then springing up to stretch out its great branches. This growth happens because of God, who is the master gardener. So it is with our task of faith.we plant good seeds, nurture them and know that it is God who gives growth. Sometimes the effects are seen and appreciated and other times go unnoticed. Remember we walk by faith and not by sight. Trust in our Lord for all things! Readings for the Week of June 24, 2018 Sunday: Day: Is 49:1-6/Ps 139:1-3, 13-14, 14-15 [14a]/ Acts 13:22-26/ Lk 1:57-66, 80 Monday: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18/Ps 60:3, 4-5, 12-13 [7b]/ Mt 7:1-5 Tuesday: 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36/Ps 48:2-3ab, 3cd-4, 10-11 [cf. 9D]/Mt 7:6, 12-14 Wednesday: 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3/Ps 119:33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 40 [33a]/Mt 7:15-20 Thursday: 2 Kgs 24:8-17/Ps 79:1b-2, 3-5, 8, 9 [9]/Mt 7:21-29 Friday: Vigil: Acts 3:1-10/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [5a]/Gal 1:11-20/Jn 21:15-19 Day: Acts 12:1-11/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [5b]/ 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18/Mt 16:13-19 Saturday: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19/Ps 74:1b-2, 3-5, 6-7, 20-21 [19b]/Mt 8:5-17 Next Sunday: Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24/Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11, 12, 13 [2a]/2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15/Mk 5:21-43 or 5:21-24, 35b-43 Hymns for June 24th Opening: Benedictus 824 Glory to God 884 Alleluia 929 Presentation: O God You Search Me 438 Mass of Spirit and Grace 931 Communion: There is a Longing 402 You Are Near 435 Closing: In the Day of the Lord 575 ******** Please pray for the repose of the soul of Ruth Bruno, who recently passed away. May her soul rest in eternal peace. Please keep Ruth and her family in your prayers. ******** Wedding Banns II Katelyn Mattes & Kyle Bellaire 2 THE NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST JUNE 24, 2018
Parish Calendar & Information This Week at St. Paul Sunday, June 24th 10:00 a.m. Mass (Church) 10:00 a.m. Children s Liturgy of the Word (Fr. Dietzler Gathering Space) Monday, June 25th 9:00 a.m. St. Paul Happy Crafters (Fr. Esser Library) Tuesday, June 26th ~ No Activities Scheduled Wednesday, June 27th 8:45 a.m. Moms & Tots Playgroup (Park by YMCA) 10:30 a.m. Book Club (Fr. Esser Library) 7:00 p.m. Musical Volunteer Meeting (Fr. Cox Hall) Thursday, June 28th 9:00 a.m. Parish Nurse (Fr. Cox Hall) 10:30 a.m. Book Club (Fr. Esser Library) 1:00 p.m. Respect Life Meeting (Fr. Esser Library) Friday, June 29th 5:00 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal (Church) Saturday, June 30th 11:30 a.m. Wedding Prep (Damascus/Fr. Esser Library/ Fr. Dietzler Gathering Space 1:30 p.m. Wedding (Church) 4:00 p.m. Mass (Church) 4:00 p.m. Baptism (Church) Sunday, July 1st 9:00 a.m. Baptism Prep (Fr. Esser Library) 10:00 a.m. Mass (Church) 10:00 a.m. Children s Liturgy of the Word (Fr. Dietzler Gathering Space) Volunteers Needed! Videographer: We are looking for a person willing to take videos of parish events and programs. This could be child and youth programs like VBS, Sacraments or special programs, as well as adult ministry programs that might include a speaker, presentation or entertainment. If you have an interest in videography and would be willing to donate your time and talents, please call the parish office to discuss in greater detail. Plant Waterer: For many years, Dick Biederwolf, volunteered to water our four outside planters every Wednesday. Since he has moved, we are in need of a volunteer. Please call the Parish Office if you are able to help. Stewardship Mailing: A single or couple is needed to take the Stewardship mailing to the 4 Mile Road Post Office every other month. For more information, or if you would like to volunteer, please call the Parish Office. Parish Ministries & Commissions As many of our parish ministries and committees take a break for the summer months, we ask all parishioners to pick up a ministry catalog in the gathering space and spend some time reviewing it and discerning where your gifts can be put to good use at St. Paul and beyond. The catalog includes descriptions of the various ministries, the time commitment involved and contact information for the leaders. Each commission is dedicated to a particular area of mission or for a specific ministry for which they have responsibility. Every encounter becomes an opportunity to serve Christ, to heal and help others and to strengthen our faith community. Lord, may everything we do begin with your inspiration and continue with your help. So that all our prayers and works may begin with you and by you be happily ended. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen St. Louis Parish Festival Each summer, St. Louis Parish in Caledonia holds its annual festival on the third full weekend of August on Saturday evening and Sunday all day. This year the festival dates are Saturday, August 18 th & Sunday, August 19 th. Highlights are an outdoor Mass, several bands, games, raffles, crafts and a car show. Mark your calendar and stop out in August to support St. Louis Parish. They are also looking for volunteers, so if you would like to help just go to their website and click on the link for the volunteer form. Combined Collection: Church in the United States You more than likely received your Combined Collections material in the mail. If you choose to support this campaign, please make the checks payable to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and put it in the envelope provided. You can mail the envelope directly to the Archdiocese of drop in the collection basket at Mass and we will forward it to them. Mass Attendance An Archdiocesan report recently released shows a steady decrease in average Sunday Mass attendance. From 2016 to 2017, average Mass attendance decreased by 3.9%, which means there were 3,685 fewer attendees at Mass last year. Between 2002 and 2017, there were 84,710 fewer attendees at Sunday Mass. That is a 39.4% decline over the past 16 years. If this current rate of decline continues, there will be 35,000 fewer Mass attendees over the next 10 year. Archbishop Listecki is hoping that the 2015 Synod will increase efforts to get more people to Sunday Mass. The Synod placed an emphasis on Evangelization and the Sunday Mass. Watch the bulletin for opportunities to be part of the Evangelization efforts of our parish. See you at Mass! ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE CONGREGATION 3
Scripture & Friendship Sharing Love is Our Mission: Nazareth Family Day at Holy Hill Sunday, July 8 th at 12:30 p.m. Cost: $25.00 per family (includes meal after Mass) Families are invited to this special day which will begin with Mass at 12:30 p.m. (Confessions from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m.) Following Mass, all are invited to a picnic, games for all ages, face painting, music, relay races, a bouncy house for younger children and a rock climbing wall for older children. Questions? Contact Emily Burds at burdse@archmil.org or call 414-758-2213. St. Paul is at the Racine County Fair! Have you ever wanted to evangelize your Catholic Faith to others? Please prayerfully consider helping the Racine County Fair Evangelization Group this coming July 25th-29th. This is a collaborative parish effort with numerous parishioners from different parishes in Racine county. We hand out free materials and share the joy of our Catholic faith with those attending the County Fair by using a non-confrontational approach to evangelization. For more information or to join us in one of our planning meetings, please call Michael Chuchara at 262-497-2359, or Matt Nelson at 262-880-4229 Catholic Stewardship Appeal As of June 4, 2018, St. Paul the Apostle has collected $42,107 towards our goal of $56,000. There are 270 donors out of 1,421. Overall, total pledges raised on a goal of $7.7 million is $5,762,461, with 24,522 total donors. There is still time to contribute. Envelopes are available in Fr. Dietzler Gathering Space. Parking Lot Warning Within the next couple of weeks, we will have crews here replacing the concrete apron at the Spring Street entrance, as well as replacement of several sidewalk squares around the building that have deteriorated. When the Spring Street entrance is replaced with new concrete, it will be closed to incoming and outgoing traffic for about one week. All traffic will need to enter the church facility by way of the Emmertsen Road entrance. Please drive with caution during this time, as everyone will be using the same way in and out. The sidewalk sections are scattered around the building and the new concrete will be blocked off in some way. Please be careful when entering and exiting the building and stay off the newly poured concrete. Thanks for your cooperation! Everyone s safety is our Number 1 concern! If you have questions, please contact Jerry Hipper. Stewardship Thought Today we celebrate the birth of St. John the Baptist. This prophet, who practiced austerity in the desert, proclaimed the kingdom of God, a coming judgment, and baptism as a sign of repentance. With deep humility, John directed attention not to himself but to Jesus. John s attitude was, He must increase, I must decrease. (John 3:30). John s birth, days after the summer solstice when daylight hours begin to decrease, contrasts with Jesus birth days after the winter solstice, heralding daylight s increase. Like John the Baptist, stewards turn attention away from themselves and towards Jesus. The stewardship question for us is whether or not we ourselves are prepared to decrease and allow Jesus to increase in our hearts, minds, words and actions. Mark Your Calendar: Upcoming Bus Trip to The Fireside August 16 th ~ The Little Mermaid Registration forms are on tables in the Gathering Space. Thought for the Day Have you ever been in a situation and had no clue how it was going to get better, but now you look back on it..that is God! He passed through tribulation to see a brighter day! Eucharistic Adoration ~ July 5th Will you take an hour out of your busy day and spend time in Eucharistic Adoration between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.? There is a Holy Hour with Benediction that starts with the Chaplet of Divine Mercy from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Can you take one hour? A sign up sheet will be available the week of Adoration by the poster in Fr. Dietzler Gathering Space. If there is a funeral, Eucharistic Adoration Readings is usually for the cancelled. Week of Date, Please 2008 call the Parish Office to confirm. Sunday: Copy Monday: Copy Anointing of the Tuesday: Sick & First Copy Friday Fellowship All are invited to come forward Wednesday: at the conclusion Copy of the 8:15 a.m. Mass on Friday, July 6th, for Anointing Thursday: of the Sick. Copy First Friday Fellowship will be held in Fr. Cox Hall immediately Friday: following. Copy Take time to visit with friends and get to know others. Saturday: Please sign up Copy in the Gathering Space to help out or bring a treat. Thanks! Next Sunday: Copy 4 THE NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST JUNE 24, 2018
Spiritual Friendship Parish Nurse Peggy Taylor, R.N., our dedicated Parish Nurse, will be available on the following Thursdays to take your blood pressure, talk to you about your health concerns, discuss your medications or simply provide a listening ear. She will be leaving promptly at 11:00 a.m. Please plan your visit accordingly. June 21st ~ 9:00-11:00 a.m. June 28th ~ 9:00-11:00 a.m. You may contact Peggy at pegtaylor71@gmail.com. St. Paul the Apostle Book Club The St. Paul the Apostle Book Club meets the second Wednesday or second Thursday of each month in Fr. Esser Library. Members read the book and come together to share ideas about what they have read. The following is a list of books and dates that have been selected for the remainder of 2018. Please feel free to come for the discussion on the day that is most convenient for your schedule at 10:30 in Fr. Esser Library. For more information please call Kathy Godlewski at 886-2133 or Paulene Fleuchaus at 886-5037. July 11 and 12, 2018 ~ Fearless by Max Lucado August 8 and 9, 2018 ~ Snow in August by Pete Hamill September 12 and 13, 2018 ~ The Long Loneliness by Dorothy Day October 10 and 11, 2018 ~ They Almost Always come Home by Cindi Ruchti November 14 and 15, 2018 ~ Life s Greatest Lessons by Allen Hunt December 12 and 13, 2018 ~ Women of Christmas by Liz Curtis Higgs Volunteer Opportunity Koos for Kids Challenger League Baseball is in need of volunteers to help terminally ill and disabled children to learn and play baseball. Families are welcome! Sessions are held at Haban Park, 1330 Borgardt rd. Sturtevant WI on Saturdays: June 23rd and 30th. Volunteers are asked to please arrive by 8:40. For more information or if there is inclement weather, please check the website: www.koosforkids.com or contact Rae Woods at (262)989-9658. Summer Save the Dates Nazareth Family Day at Holy Hill Sunday, July 8 th, 2018 Mass @ 12:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School at St. Paul July 9th-13th from 9:00 a.m. to noon Middle School Vocation Camp Tuesday, July 10th, Thursday, August 2nd from 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. thinkpriest.org for more information Theology on Tap 2018 @ Cathedral Atrium Tuesdays ~ July 17, 24 & 31 @ 7:00 p.m. For 20 & 30 year olds Pub Trivia Night August 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th Watch the bulletin for more information Summer Musical Rehearsals run 9:00 a.m. - noon from July 30th-August 17th Performances August 18th & 19th Swing for the Seminarians You are invited to support the formation of future priest by attending St. Francis desales Seminary s Pallium Scholarship Benefit on Monday, July 30 th at the Wisconsin Country Club. Golf away the afternoon or join seminary supporters later for the cocktail reception and dinner. Given the $50,000 annual cost to form just one priest, answering the call to priesthood can be financially challenging. Your support of the Pallium Scholarship Benefit will ensure that nothing stands in the way of a faith-filled man who has been called to the priesthood. For more details or to register online, go to www.sfs.edu/ golf or call 414-747-6463. Mental Health Awareness Did you know that 1 in 5 Americans will suffer a mental health condition in their lifetime, yet less than half of those, including children, will receive the treatment they need? Catholic Charities Counseling Services aims to combat the barriers of cost, distance, language and stigma by providing high-quality, sliding fee scale services by professional counselors. For more information, contact the Racine/ Kenosha office at 262-637-8888. Attention: Lectors, Ushers & Eucharistic Ministers Be sure to check your email for the next quarter schedule: July - September. Copies will be posted in the Ushers Room as well. (Sacristans, your schedules will be sent separately for the July - September quarter.) ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE CONGREGATION 5
Lifelong Christian Formation Go, Go Jonah! Wanted: Kids ages 5 to 13 years old to perform in the summer musical Go, Go Jonah! We need kids to: act, sing, make props, and work as tech. and stage crew. Rehearsals will focus on learning the musical, but will also include; games, snacks, and Bible studies focusing on the Book of Jonah. Rehearsals will be at St. Paul the Apostle Church. This is a three week program, Monday Friday, from 9:00 a.m. noon July 30th August 3rd August 8th August 10th August 13th August 17th Performances will be: Saturday, August 18 th at 6:00 p.m., at St. Paul the Apostle Church, and Sunday, August 19 th at 2:00 p.m., at St. Joseph Church. The cost is $15 per child. Registration forms and additional information can be found in the Gathering Space or in the Parish Office. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We need additional people to help with snacks, prop making, Tech crew, publicity, and crowd control. We would especially need help on July 30th, the first day of the program. Older youth are encouraged to volunteer. Contact Persons: Dan O Connell, 630-965-9142, oconnelld@archmil.org Julie VanMatre, 262-637-6070, j_vanmatre@yahoo.com Amy Wallschlaeger, 262-886-0530, awallschlaeger@stpaulracine.org Calling all Young Catholics Are you between 20 and 30 years old and looking to connect with other young people of faith in your age group? Get connected to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee s Initiative for 20 and 30 year olds.brew City Catholics. Get connected through their website at brewcitycatholic.com or follow them on Instagram @brewcitycatholic. Vacation Bible School Plunge in to VBS 2018! At Splash Canyon VBS, your children learn God keeps his promises on life s wild ride! The children will look into the Bible, God s Holy Word, and explore five Bible accounts where our faithful God keeps his promises to be with us and gives us life and hope through Jesus, our Savior. Vacation Bible School will take place at St. Paul the Apostle July 9 th to July 13 th, 2018, from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. for ages 4-9. Come along with us as we sing fun songs, do crazy crafts, eat yummy snacks, play awesome games, and more. Plus, learn that all God s promises are Yes in Jesus! Can t wait to see you there! Registration forms are available on tables in the Gathering Space or on our website. Cost is $25 per student. Volunteers are needed! If you would like to help with VBS, please contact Amy in the Parish Office. 2018/2019 Christian Formation Registration Registration forms for the 2018/2019 Christian Formation Program are available online or on tables in the Gathering Space. Please note: If your child will be receiving the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion, preparation begins in first grade. These Sacraments are normally received in second grade, but one year of formation is required before sacraments may be received. The same holds true for students receiving Confirmation. At least one year of High School Christian Formation is required before receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. However, Freshman and Sophomore classes are preferred before receiving Confirmation as a Junior. Fees from prior years must be paid before we can accept your registration. Catechists are needed! If you would like to volunteer, please contact Amy in the Parish Office. Paul Todd Concert Thursday, July 12th at 7:00p.m. Mary Lou Mahone Middle School, 6900 60th St., Kenosha Paul Todd, a critically acclaimed entertainer, composer and singer, will be visiting Southeastern Wisconsin for the third consecutive year at Mary Lou Mahone Middle School. 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 Christian 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 will benefit the HOPES Center, Hospitality Center and Peace Learning Circles. Tickets are $20 in advance and may be purchased from St. Paul the Apostle Parish Office or $25 at the door. Please make checks payable to: Peace Learning Circles. 6 THE NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST JUNE 24, 2018