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Holy Family Catholic Community
Sunday, October 12, 2014 • Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
"'The feast is ready, but those who were
invited were not worthy to come. Go out,
therefore, into the main roads and invite to
the feast whomever you find.' The servants
went out into the streets and gathered all
they found, bad and good alike, and the
hall was filled with guests." - Mt 22:8b-10
" 'La boda está preparada; pero los que habían
sido invitados no fueron dignos. Salgan, pues, a
los cruces de los caminos y conviden al
banquete de bodas a todos los que encuentren'.
Los criados salieron a los caminos y reunieron a
todos los que encontraron, malos y buenos, y la
sala del banquete se llenó de convidados ".
- Mt 22, 8-10
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Fall Chicken Dinner and Cash Drawing
Saturday, November 15, 4:00—6:00 pm ● Holy Family St. Mary Gym
Watch the mail for your cash drawing tickets and a chance to win $2,500!
HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
Visión de Holy Family
Holy Family Vision
Ser discípulos en Cristo – testigos
vivos de la Buena Nueva.
Disciples in Christ living
witness to the good news.
Cov thwj tim hauv leej Pleev ua tim
khawv txog lub Moo Zoo.
Misión de Holy Family
"Holy Family" lub laug hauj lwm
Somos una Comunidad Católica
fortalecidos por el Espíritu Santo
para amar a Dios y seguir a
Jesucristo mediante la fe, la vida
de oración y el testimonio.
Peb yog ib pab ntseeg kav tos liv tau
Leej ntuj Plig Ntshiab lub hwj huam,
kom peb nyiam Tswv Ntuj thiab raws Yes
Xus Pleev nyob hauv txoj kev ntseeg,
kev teev hawm thiab kev ua tim khawv.
Holy Family Mission
We are a Catholic community
empowered through the Holy
Spirit to love God and to
follow Jesus Christ through
faith, worship and witness.
"Holy Family" lub aeem maug
HOLY FAMILY CONTACT INFORMATION
Parish offices and mailing address:
271 Fourth Street Way
Fond du Lac, WI 54937-7508
Holy Family Church / Corner of Co Rd. K and Co. Rd. T
271 Fourth Street Way, Fond du Lac, WI 54937-7508
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday, 7:30 am-4:15 pm
Friday, 7:30 am-noon
www.hffdl.org
Phone: (920) 921-0580
Fax: (920) 922-4866
[email protected]
Facebook and Twitter: HolyFamilyFdL
PASTORS
Ext.
Rev. Ryan Pruess
[email protected]
Very Rev. Robert Stiefvater
[email protected]
Rev. Max Tzul, FMM
[email protected]
Rev. Alan Veik
[email protected]
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Deacon Ricardo Muñoz
229
[email protected]
Deacon Dale Paczkowski
[email protected]
Deacon Larry Hughes (retired)
Contact through parish office
ADMINISTRATION
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BUILDING AND GROUNDS FACILITIES
Al Nicolai, Supervisor
[email protected]
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CHRISTIAN FORMATION
Dave Braun, Director
[email protected]
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Sacred Heart Church / Corner of S. Peters and Western Aves.
200 S. Peters Ave., Fond du Lac, WI 54935
St. Mary Church / Corner of Merrill and Marquette Sts.
59 E. Merrill Ave., Fond du Lac, WI 54935
St. Peter Church / Corner of Hwy. WH and Church Road
N8079 Church Rd., Malone, WI 53049
Erin Cobb, Marriage and Family
Life Coordinator
Trisha Flasch, Youth and Young
Adult Ministry
Veronica Ford, Assoc. Dir.
Mary Schroeder, Support Staff
Barb Smet-Lang, Assoc. Dir.
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Holy Family Catholic Community
Pastoral Council
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HISPANIC MINISTRY
Deacon Ricardo Muñoz
[email protected]
DEACONS
Joseph Bird, Parish Manager
[email protected]
Karen Boede, Clergy Secretary
Kathleen Bunge, Bookkeeper
Janice Elsinger, Support Staff
Elise Estes, Receptionist
Location of each of our worship sites:
LITURGY AND MUSIC
Paul Thelen, Director
[email protected]
Ron Jacobson, Fire Choir Director
Tom Klamrowski, Choir Director
Eva Thelen, Choir Director
229
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Finance Council
PASTORAL CARE
Ruthann Ross, Director
[email protected]
Deacon Dale Paczkowski
[email protected]
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SOCIAL MINISTRY
Jack Braun, Director
[email protected]
Mike Frydryk, Chairperson /
Stewardship Commission
Doris Grajkowski,
Human Concerns Commission
Larry Heller, Worship Commission
Ester Martinez,
Human Concerns Commission
Barb Piechowski, Formation Com.
Larry Richardson, Stewardship Com.
Harry Schneider, Trustee
Kevin Shaw,
St. Mary’s Springs Academy
Joe Stephany, Finance Council
Dixie Sullivan,
Human Concerns Commission
Sean Twohig, Formation Commission
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ADVANCEMENT & COMMUNICATIONS
Gail Kraig, Director of Advancement 140
[email protected]
Matthew Rodenkirch,
Communications
143
[email protected]
Steve Hess, Chairperson
Mike McNamara
Louie Paynter
Harry Schneider, Treasurer
Joe Stephany, Secretary
St. Mary’s Springs Academy
Kevin Shaw, President
Doug Olig, Lead Principal | Erin Flood, Principal
ADMINISTRATION OFFICES
114 Amory Street
CAMPUS LOCATIONS
Elementary Campus
95 E. 2nd Street
Middle School Campus
63 E. Merrill Avenue
High School
255 County Road K
924-0993
921-5300
921-9610
921-4870
SACRAMENTAL CELEBRATIONS
Time
Church
Celebrant
Mass Intention
MONDAY, October 13, 2014
Readings/Lecturas: Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31--5:1/Lk 11:29-32
7:00 am
Sacred Heart
Fr. Max
2:00 pm
Lutheran Home Fr. Bob
Richard Schmit (Anniversary)
Open Intention
TUESDAY, October 14, 2014—St. Callistus I
7:00 am
Sacred Heart
Readings/Lecturas: Gal 5:1-6/Lk 11:37-41
Fr. Ryan
Rita Luedtke (Anniversary)
WEDNESDAY, October 15, 2014—St. Teresa of Jesus
SMSA
Readings/Lecturas: Gal 5:18-25/Lk 11:42-46
7:00 am
Sacred Heart
Fr. Max
Judith Kain; Elmer and Helen Halle; Gene and Corinne Schaefer
8:00 am
St. Peter
Fr. Bob
Carlton, Mary Frances and Carol Weigel
8:30 am
St. Joseph
Fr. Ryan
Open Intention
9:30 am
Woodlands
Fr. Al
Open Intention
2:10 pm
Taycheedah
Fr. Max
Open Intention
THURSDAY, October 16, 2014—St. Hedwig, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
Fr. Max
Readings/Lecturas: Eph 1:1-10/Lk 11:47-54
7:00 am
Sacred Heart
Reconciliation
7:30 am
Sacred Heart
Frs. John, Max, Ryan, Bob and Al
(after 7:00 am Mass)
Reconciliation
7:15 am
Holy Family
(prior to 8:00 am Mass)
8:00 am
Holy Family
Fr. Bob
Louis Romuald; Dolores Chmielewski; LeRoy Schulz
3:00 pm
Lakeview
Fr. Al
Open Intention
FRIDAY, October 17, 2014—St. Ignatius of Antioch
SMSA
Readings/Lecturas: Eph 1:11-14/Lk 12:1-7
7:00 am
Sacred Heart
Fr. Bob
Martha and Richard Korb and Olivia Majeska; Mary Musso (Anniversary) and
August Musso; Kay Lewellin
8:00 am
St. Peter
Fr. Ryan
Special Intention for W.S.; Mary Ann Mand
8:30 am
St. Mary
Fr. Max
Marion Hannes
SATURDAY, October 18, 2014—St. Luke, evangelist
Fr. Al
Readings/Lecturas: 2 Tm 4:10-17b/Lk 10:1-9
8:00 am
St. Mary
Reconciliation
8:30 am
St. Mary
(after 8:00 am Mass)
Reconciliation
3:15 pm
Sacred Heart
(prior to 4:00 pm Mass)
Sunday Vigil
4:00 pm
Sacred Heart
Reconciliation
3:15 pm
St. Peter
Sunday Vigil
4:00 pm
St. Peter
Fr. Bob
Richard Davies; Kevin Liedke (Anniversary); Laura Braun
Sunday Vigil
4:15 pm
Holy Family
Fr. Max
Living and deceased of the Karls and Zangl Families;
Bob DeGuire (Anniversary), Bill and Catherine DeGuire and Henrietta Bailey;
Thomas John 'Jack' McCrory
Fr. Ryan
Paul Cerny
Clarence and Alexia Waldschmidt
(prior to 4:00 pm Mass)
SUNDAY, October 19, 2014—29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings/Lecturas: Is 45:1, 4-6/1 Thes 1:1-5b/Mt 22:15-21
7:15 am
St. Mary
Fr. Al
Michele and Darlene Senecal; John and Monica Dumbaskas and Orvus and
Helen Brockway; Sharon Wilhelms
8:00 am
Holy Family ∆
Fr. Max
Ronald Ross (Anniversary) and Roger Ross
8:30 am
St. Peter †
Fr. Ryan
Patrick and Janet Switlick (Anniversary)
9:00 am
Sacred Heart †
Fr. Bob
Dorothy Fox and Judy Fox Bellmer
9:30 am
St. Mary †
Fr. Al
Donald Kohlman (Anniversary)
10:15 am
Holy Family †
Fr. Max
Angeline Mathes
11:00 am
Sacred Heart
Fr. Ryan
Dale Schob (Anniversary); Rudy and Alice Wirtz; Rev. John Endejan
Reconciliation 11:15 am
St. Mary
Spanish
St. Mary
Fr. Bob
Juanita Romo
Sacred Heart
Fr. Al
For the Parishioners
12:00 pm
7:00 pm
(prior to 12:00 pm Mass)
Presiders’ schedule subject to change without notice.
† Children’s Liturgy of the Word
* Baptism during Mass ∆ Adoration after Mass
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PARISH LIFE
Parish Membership
Please call Gail Kraig, Director of Advancement, at the
parish office, 921-0580, ext 140 or email [email protected]
to set up an appointment to register. Available hours are
Monday 11:00 am—7:30 pm; Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday 8:00 am—4:00 pm; Friday 8:00 am—11:30 am.
Marriage Preparation
Please remember in your prayers the following from our
Holy Family community who have died. May their souls,
and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the
mercy of God, rest in peace.
John Snider
Contact the Parish Office at least six months prior to the
wedding date.
Chad Stuiber
Baptism Preparation
Call the parish office to schedule baptism. New and
expectant parents are required to attend a baptism
preparation class; Godparents are also invited to attend.
The next class will be held on Sunday, October 19 at
8:30 am in Holy Family Hall.
¿Cómo Ser Miembros De Nuestra Parroquia?
Para inscribirse como miembro activo de la Parroquia, solo
llame a las oficinas de Lunes a Jueves de 7:30 a 4:15 y
Viernes de 7:30 a 12:00 del medio día. Pregunte por
Diacono Ricardo Muñoz. 920-921-0580 ext. 229.
Bautismos/Presentaciones
Se comienza la preparación con un mínimo de 2 meses de
anticipación. Las platicas para la preparación de
Bautismos son el segundo Jueves y Sábado de cada mes.
Jueves a las 6:00 pm o Sábado a las 10:00 am.
Primera Comunión y confesiones (Reconciliación)
Este Sacramento se recibe durante el segundo grado de la
escuela. Las clases se comienzan cada año escolar,
Septiembre-Mayo La celebración es aproximadamente la
primera semana de Mayo.
Matrimonios/Quinceañera
Deben estar inscritos como miembros de la parroquia.
Se requieren 6 meses de anticipación.
Ritos de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos (RICA)
Esto es para los mayores de 18 años que no han recibido
Bautismo, Primera Comunión o Confirmación. Inscribirse
en Noviembre o Diciembre. Las clases comienzan en Enero
y finaliza en Abril.
Por cualquier duda o más información, llamar a Diacono
Ricardo Muñoz.
Bulletin Announcements
The regular deadline for bulletin announcements is
Thursday by 9:00 am, 11 days prior to the publication date.
Contact Matthew via email at [email protected] or
send your information to the attention of Matthew at
271 Fourth Street Way, Fond du Lac, WI 54937-7508.
All items are subject to approval and editing. When
emailing, please include the name of your event in the
subject line.
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Holy Family Catholic Community
October 25, 2014
II: Amy Alsteen and Thomas Guell
1:00 pm—Holy Family
II: Elizabeth Hegler and Craig Winske
1:00 pm—St. Peter
November 1, 2014
I: Lynnsea Saggert and Michael Drummond
1:00 pm—Holy Family
Reconciliation
Holy Family:
Thursday, 7:15 am (prior to 8:00 am Mass)
Sacred Heart: Thursday, 7:30 am (after 7:00 am Mass)
Saturday, 3:15 pm (prior to 4:00 pm Mass)
St. Mary:
Saturday, 8:30 am (after 8:00 am Mass)
Sunday, 11:15 am (prior to noon Mass)
St. Peter:
Saturday, 3:15 pm (prior to 4:00 pm Mass)
Parish Devotional Life
Morning Prayer
Sacred Heart
Monday-Friday
6:40 am
Rosary
Sacred Heart
St. Peter
St. Mary
Monday-Friday
Wednesday and Friday
Saturday
7:40 am
7:40 am
8:30 am
First Friday Novena
Sacred Heart 1st Friday
7:30 am
First Saturday Novena
St. Mary
1st Saturday
8:30 am
Eucharistic Adoration
Sacred Heart Monday-Friday
6:00 am-10:00 pm
Saturday
6:00 am
to Sunday
10:00 pm
A 30 minute Eucharistic Adoration will be held after
selected Sunday Mass each week. See page 3 for dates.
Adoration for Vocations
St. Mary
1st Sunday following the 9:30 am Mass
WEEK
MON., Oct. 13
TUE., Oct. 14
WED., Oct. 15
THU., Oct. 16
AT A
7:30 am Sacred Heart Hospitality Room
St. Vincent de Paul Spiritual Reflection
6:00 pm Sacred Heart Gym
Open Basketball
6:30 pm Sacred Heart Hall
Hispanic Couples Night
7:00 pm Holy Family St. Agnes Resource Room
Stewardship Commission Sub-committee meeting
8:00 am St. Mary Maurer Hall
Holy Family Mission Quilters
9:30 am Holy Family Fireside Room
Women’s Ministry—Sharing our Journey
7:00 pm Sacred Heart Hospitality Room
Bread of Life Prayer Group
7:00 pm Holy Family Conference Room
Christian Formation Commission meeting
5:30 am Holy Family Hall
Men’s Group
6:45 pm Holy Family Fireside Room
Men’s Group
7:00 pm St. Mary Rectory Meeting Room
Pastoral Council meeting
8:30 am Holy Family Fireside Room
Women’s Ministry—Sharing our Journey
10:00 am Sacred Heart Hospitality Room
SAT., Oct. 18
Faith Builders
5:00 pm Holy Family Hall
MOMS Next
7:30 am Holy Family Hall
Blood Drive
8:30 am Holy Family Fireside Room
Women’s Ministry—Sharing our Journey
Holy Family Gathering Space
SUN., Oct. 19
GLANCE
Fair Trade Sales (after Mass)
8:30 am Holy Family Hall
Baptism Preparation
8:30 am Holy Family St. Agnes Resource Room
RCIA
9:00 am Holy Family Fireside Room
Java Jabber
Holy Family Gathering Space
Fair Trade Sales (after Mass)
Daughters of Isabella
Snow Removal
Meeting on Tuesday, October 21 at 1:00 pm at Sacred
Heart Center. Speaker Sister Ann McKean, CSA on “Advance
Women, The Women of Nicaragua.” Come and enjoy.
Holy Family is seeking RELIABLE individuals for weekend
and holiday snow removal. These positions are for
sidewalks and building entrances only. Pick up an
application at Holy Family Parish Center, 271 Fourth
Street Way. Contact Al Nicolai, Facilities Supervisor, for
more information at 921-0580 or [email protected].
Memorial
Holy Family has received a memorial
donation in the name of
Ambrose Braun
Please keep him and his family in your
prayers.
Special Thanks
For donations to the parish, given in honor of
St. Joseph Fraternity of the Secular
Franciscans
Meeting at the St. Francis Home at 5:30 pm on Monday,
October 13 for Crown Rosary at 5:30 pm followed by Mass
in the St. Francis Chapel at 6:00 pm. Meeting at the
Gathering Place (St. Francis Home) after Mass. If you have
questions call Marilyn at 920-602-1301.
Catharine Nuss
on the occasion of her 100th Birthday. Thank You!
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CHRISTIAN FORMATION
Religious Education Classes
Sunday, October 12—5:00-7:00 pm
Grades 9-10
Sacred Heart Center and Annex
Wednesday, October 15—6:15-7:30 pm
Grades 1-5
Sacred Heart Center
Grades 6-8
Sacred Heart Annex
“LIKE” our Facebook Pages!
Holy Family Youth Ministry FdL
Holy Family Young Adults FdL
Youth Ministry is only as vibrant as its leaders. If you
would like to get involved with one of our ministries,
please let us know! Contact Trisha Flasch, Youth and
Young Adult Coordinator at 921-0580 or
[email protected].
Retreat for Middle School
Moms and Daughters
October 25, 11:00 am - 5:15 pm
Registration at 10:45 am
Holy Family Hall
National Speaker Rosario Rodriquez,
who will be speaking at Women of
Christ and St. John Bosco Youth Day,
will be our special guest talking about
the beauty and dignity of women,
especially middle school pre-teen young
ladies. Check out her website,
rosariorodriguez.org. Highlights include a wonderful lunch,
time for moms and daughters, fun games, Mass and more.
Contact Erin Cobb in Christian Formation, for more
information at 921-0580 or [email protected].
Please register by Wednesday, October 15 to Holy Family
office, 271 4th Street Way or to the SMSA office.
$10 per person—no one refused
Mother / Guardian Name:
________________________________________________
Youth’s Name __________________________
Home phone: __________________________
Family e-mail: _____________________________________
Emergency contact: ________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________________
Allergy/Special Needs:______________________________
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Holy Family Catholic Community
Why Catholic?
Starting October 15: 6:15 – 7:30 pm at
Sacred Heart Church
Christian Formation will be offering a monthly series on
deepening our understanding of what we believe as
Catholics. We will use a great video series called
Symbolon. This is geared to parents and Adult
Confirmation candidates, but is open for everyone to grow
in faith. No need to register and you can come to all or
just one of our evenings. Check out the web site:
www.symboloncatholic.org or call Dave Braun in the
parish office, 921-0580 ext. 133 or [email protected], for
more information.
Survey for SMSA
Plans are underway for St. Mary's Springs
Academy to undergo strategic planning in
the coming months. As they prepare for
those dialogues, the feedback of Holy
Family parishioners is extremely important
to them. Please take the time to answer some very
important questions in an online survey. Your answers will
be anonymous and will be used to help SMSA establish the
framework for the continued advancement of Catholic
education throughout the region. Please use the following
link to access the survey: www.surveymonkey.com/
s/993G6TG. Oh behalf of St. Mary’s Springs Academy,
thank you very much for your help in this important
endeavor.
What is MOMSnext?
This is a group for mothers of school age children. A
MOMSnext group is an open, accepting place for all
mothers of school age kids to experience authentic
community, personal growth, practical help and spiritual
hope.
Why should I join MOMSnext?
 MOMSnext is relationally relevant. Topics meet
the specific and demanding needs of the “school
age” mom. MOMSnext is focused on outreach
and bringing new families to church.
 MOMSnext values mothering in the school years.
 MOMSnext is a group designed to encourage,
equip and develop mothers of school age
children.
When and Where does MOMSnext meet?
Meetings will be held on the 3rd Thursday of every month
(October 16 – May 21) from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. All
meetings will be held at Holy Family in the hall.
If you have any questions, please call or text Paula
Klapperich at 539-0211 or Heather Sphatt at 948-9857.
SOCIAL MINISTRY
Mental Illness Awareness Week
Life Savers For Life
October 6 - 12, 2013
Next Weekend: The Knights of Columbus NFdL Council
9685 will be will be handing our Life Savers after all
Masses on October 18 and 19. All donations support
Pro-life causes in our area. Please be generous in your aid
of: Pro-Life Across America, New Beginnings, Holy Family
Youth for Life and Bethany Christian Services. Thank you
for your continued support.
It’s time to make a difference: One in four American
adults experiences a mental health problem in any given
year. One in five young people ages 13 to 18 also
experience mental illness. In fact, one-half of all mental
illness begin by the age of 14 – three-quarters by age 24.
Unfortunately, there are long delays between the first
appearance of symptoms and when people get help. Less
than one-third of adults and less than one-half of children
with a diagnosed illness receive treatment.
Continuing Mental Illness Awareness
In 1990, the U.S. Congress established the first full week
of October as Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) in
recognition of the efforts of the National Alliance on
Mental Illness (NAMI). For more than 10 years, Holy Family
has partnered with NAMI Fond du Lac to raise awareness
through outreach, education and advocacy.
Mental Illness Awareness Week Prayer
O, God, we pray together as people from many different
faith communities.
We remember all those persons whose lives have been
touched by mental illnesses.
We give thanks for those persons who give of their time
and talents to help others dealing with mental illnesses in
their lives and in the lives of their families and friends.
We give thanks for the improvement in medication and
treatment programs that have enabled persons with
mental illnesses to live productive lives.
We pray that our society would do everything possible to
make early diagnosis and treatment a standard operating
procedure.
We pray and ask that stigma be removed, so that persons
and their families would get the appropriate help as soon
as symptoms appear.
Guide each one of us, and help us, as we endeavor to
bring help and hope to those families and individuals.
Amen
Poverty Simulation
Wednesday, November 5, Holy Family
Parish Hall: This event, from 6:00 pm –
8:30 pm, provides the opportunity for
participants to assume the roles of
different families living in poverty.
What is the simulation? This event
involves participants who assume the roles of different
families living in poverty. The simulation will be
conducted in Holy Family Hall with the “families” grouped
in the center. Around the perimeter will be tables
representing community resources and services. The task
of the families is to provide for basic necessities and
shelter for one “month,” consisting of four fifteen-minute
weeks.
What is its purpose? This poverty simulation experience is
designed to help participants understand what it might be
like to be a part of a typical low income family trying to
survive from month-to-month. It is a simulation, not a
game. The object is to sensitize participants to the
realities of life faced by low-income people.
Who should participate? This poverty simulation
experience can be an “eye-opener” to anyone who wishes
to understand more about the realities of poverty.
Please join us in this free “Poverty Simulation” event.
Registration is required - Cut and return to Holy Family or
register online at hffdl.org/events.
Name: _____________________________________
October is Respect Life Month
Name: _____________________________________
“When God created each of us, He did so with precision
and purpose, and He looks on each of us with love that
cannot be outdone in intensity or tenderness.”
This month, spend time in prayer and reflection to
specifically focus on life issues and to pray for and
promote greater respect for all human life. Pray that all
people may recognize and treat each person as a
masterpiece of God’s creation.
Number attending: ____
Phone: ______________
Mailing Address: ________________________________
Email: ________________________________________
Registration deadline is October 27. Return registration
form to Holy Family, Attn: Poverty Simulation.
Vocations
“Many are called, but few are chosen.” Consider following Christ more closely as a priest,
deacon or in consecrated life. Contact Fr. Luke Strand at 414-747-6437 or by email at
[email protected]. See their website at www.thinkpriest.org.
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PASTORAL CARE
Blood Drive!
The next Holy Family sponsored Blood Drive will take place on Saturday, October 18, from 7:30 –
11:30 am in Holy Family Hall. Everyday, ordinary people are saved by some extraordinary people…people who gave
blood! Your donation could be the most valuable gift you ever give. Just ask anyone who has ever received blood! Please
be a hero to someone in need!
Theresa Johanek from Works of Mercy
joins us for the October 19 Java Jabber!
Please plan to join us on Sunday, October 19 for Java
Jabber! This month’s guest will be Theresa Johanek,
Director of Works of Mercy Ministry. The Works of Mercy is
a ministry of the St. Francis Institute of Milwaukee and our
very own Fr. Al Veik. Works of Mercy ministers to people
with special needs and their families. Come and meet
Theresa and learn about the beautiful work being done by
the Works of Mercy! All are welcome… stay after the
8:00 am Mass or come early for the 10:15 am Mass and join
us in the Fireside Room for Java Jabber!
Jack O Lanterns…Good Inside and Out!
Harvesting God’s Bounty
Over the next several weeks, millions
of people will be carving faces into
pumpkins. But don’t throw away the
seeds. They are a healthy snack.
Pumpkin seeds contain fiber, zinc,
potassium, magnesium, manganese
and iron. They’re high in monounsaturated fat, but it does
have some saturated fat so eat in moderation.
Great recipe for a crunchy snack:
 Set the oven to 250 degrees
 Remove seeds from pumpkin. Separate seeds from
pulp. Rinse slightly in water. Dry on paper towels.
 Toss seeds with olive oil (healthier) to coat or for
2 cups of seeds toss with 1 ½ tablespoons of melted
butter.
 Salt lightly if desired but no salt is necessary. Other
seasonings may be used.
 Put on a cookie or baking sheet, preferably with
sides, in a single layer.
 Toss occasionally while in the oven.
 Bake for 2 hours until toasted and crunchy.
Store in an airtight container; lasts longer if stored in the
refrigerator. Enjoy!
New Horizons Weekend Retreat!
New Horizons is an archdiocesan ministry for separated
and divorced Catholics. The next New Horizons retreat will
be October 24-26, 2014, at Schoenstatt Retreat Center in
Waukesha. Information and a registration form are
available by contacting Annette in The Nazareth Project
office at 414-758-2201, or by visiting
www.johnpaul2center.org/NazarethProject/
SeparatedandDivorced.htm.
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Holy Family Catholic Community
Weekly Justice Challenge
28th Week in Ordinary Time
Justice Challenge: The Sunday Gospel
describes the wedding banquet to which the
groom’s father invited his family and
friends. But the invited guests chose not to
come. In frustration, the father welcomed people beyond
his immediate circle, even reaching out to people on the
fringes of society. And they came! Jesus’ message is clear:
through him, God has given us a new understanding of who
the Chosen People are. They are not only people born into
the Jewish community. The chosen people include anyone
who says yes to God’s call. Your challenge this week is to
look at someone who is not Catholic, a person you don’t
know very well. It might be someone you pass on the
street or in the grocery store, perhaps a person whom you
consider different or wrong, scary or mean. Can you view
the person through God’s eyes, seeing them as part of
God’s chosen people? Can you name one way in which the
person has said yes to God? In the coming week, commit
yourself to a change of attitude or heart about this
person.
Holy Family Ministry Connection: What or who do you see
when you walk by a person dining alone in a restaurant?
Do you see the face of Jesus? When you see a person
walking down the street, carrying what may very well be
their worldly possessions; do you see the face of Jesus? Do
you see them the way that God sees them; as one of his
chosen people? We are all created in the image and
likeness of God! Pause and think about that for a moment.
You, a middle class person with 2 or more cars in the
garage of a nice home; you, a working class person who
has a job to go to each day; you, a stay at home mother,
caring for her family and home – all of you are made in the
image of God! The homeless person, whose clothes are
tattered and worn, the family in line at Loaves and Fishes
waiting for what may be their only meal of the day, the
recently unemployed person who needs help from the
St. Vincent DePaul Society and the Fondy Food Pantry – all
of them are also created in the image of God! We are ALL
God’s chosen people. This week say hello to someone who
is dining or shopping alone, or is alone in the pew near you
in church. Make yourself the face of Christ to them by
being a bright spot in their day! Offer a couple of hours to
help feed the hungry at Loaves and Fishes. Donate a bag
of groceries to the Fondy Food Pantry. As the weather
grows cold, remembering that there are those who don’t
have a warm place to sleep at night, support the local
warming shelter. And at the end of the day, thank God for
your many blessings and for the ability to see Christ in
everyone and then help your fellow brothers and sisters in
Christ with an extra prayer for them.
HOLY FAMILY
Christmas Wreaths
The Boy Scouts of Troop 777 are selling Christmas Wreaths
as a fund raiser for the troop. Wreaths are offered in the
following sizes and cost:
2’ (diameter) - $17 / 3’ - $26 / 4’ - $36 / 5’ - $52
Candy cane shape - $25
Balsam rope in 25’, 50’, and 100’ lengths - $1 per foot
All of our wreaths are made in Wisconsin of fresh Balsam
and decorated with a red velvet bow and frosted cones.
Please order by October 21
The wreaths will be delivered by the scouts starting
around Thanksgiving.
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Journey Through Grief
“Healing the Hurt in Your Soul”
Saturday, October 18, 2014—8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Congregation of Sisters of St Agnes Convent (Founders
Hall), 320 County Rd K. For more information, call
Agnesian Bereavement Center and Grief Relief 907-3940.
Scripture with Scholars
Join us on Tuesday, October 28, from 7:00 – 8:30 pm, at
the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist,
812 N Jackson St., Milwaukee, for an exploration of
“Changes in Understanding the Bible in the Last 50 years,”
featuring biblical scholar, Sr. Diane Bergant. This event is
free and open to the public. No registration is required.
To order, please contact Dean Starks at 923-3672.
Pro-life Mass
Fr. Al Invites You to Join in an All Saints
Day Trip to the GATE in Chicago!
A Pro-life Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Jerome
Hudziak, CFR on Tuesday, October 28 at 7:00 pm at St.
John the Evangelist Parish, 8500 W. Cold Spring Road,
Greenfield, with a reception to follow. All are welcome!
Sponsored by the St. John the Evangelist Parish Pro-life
committee and The Knights of Columbus Milwaukee PereMarquette Council 524 of Greenfield. Questions? Please
contact the parish office at (414) 321-1965.
All Saints Day, Saturday, November 1: Join together with
Fr. Al and fellow parishioners as we visit with members of
Our Lady Gate of Heaven Sister Parish in Chicago. Enjoy
discussion and reflection time as we converse about the
important saints in our lives.
Tentative schedule:
7:45 am – Depart from Fond du Lac
11:30 am - Arrival and Welcome
12:00 pm - Opening Prayer and Reflection I by Fr. Al
1:00 pm - Lunch
1:45 pm - Reflection II by Fr. Al with discussion by all
3:00 pm – Mass: Feast of All Saints
4:00 pm – Hospitality, snacks and farewell
8:00 – 8:30 pm – Approximate return to Fond du Lac
For more information: Contact Jack at the parish office,
921-0580, or email [email protected].
Please join us. Space is limited and registration is
required. ---- Cut and return to Holy Family ---Name: _____________________________________
Name: _____________________________________
Number attending: ____
Phone: ______________
Amount enclosed at $35 per person: _______
Parish Financial Summary
July 1, 2014 through September 28, 2014
Actual Revenue
Budgeted Revenue
Variance
$661,904
$643,000
$18,904
Women of Christ Conference
You are invited to the 6th Annual Women of Christ
Conference on Saturday, November 1, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
at the West Bend County Fair Park. This year’s theme is
“Jesus and Mary: Two Hearts-One Journey.”
Speakers include Fr. James Kubicki, Fr. Andrew Apostoli
and Rosario Rodriguez and includes Mass, Adoration,
Confession and Eucharistic Procession. Bus leaves Holy
Family parking lot at 7:00 am. For more information
contact Lisa at 579-2895. Also see the website,
womenofchist.net.
Cost of the event is $40.00 and includes lunch and bus.
Checks can be written out to Holy Family Catholic
Community and mailed to Lisa Sutton at N5999 Joseph Dr.,
Fond du Lac, WI 54937 by October 29.
Mailing Address: ________________________________
Name________________________________
Email: ________________________________________
Registration deadline is October 15. Return payment and
registration to Holy Family, Attn: Chicago Trip to “GATE.”
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Lunch (circle one): Ham sub Turkey sub Veggie sub
Riding the bus: Yes or No
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