MOTHER OF GOOD COUNSEL PARISH & SCHOOL
MAY 24, 2015
Mother of Good Counsel Parish & School ~ May 24, 2015
6924 W. Lisbon Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53210 ~ Main Number: 414 442-7600
website: mgcparish.org ~ Parish FAX: 444-0408 ~ School FAX 442-0644
Weekend Masses: Saturday 5:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM ~ Weekday Masses: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 8:15 AM
Calendar for the week of May 24 ~
Pentecost Sunday
Sunday, May 24 ~
Faith Formation Classes from 8:30-12:30
10:00am Mass
Monday, May 25 ~
7:30am No School
8:00am Memorial Day Mass ~ St. Pius
10:00am Memorial Day Service ~ Calvary Cemetery
7:00pm AA/Al-Anon Meeting ~ Paulik Hall
8:00pm Young Men’s Basketball ~ Gym
Tuesday, May 26 ~
8:15am Mass
6:30pm Pastoral Council ~ Parish Living Room
Wednesday, May 27 ~
6:30pm Practice: Choir ~ Church
Thursday, May 28 ~
8:15am Mass
9:15am Staff Meeting ~ Parish Living Room
4:00pm School Music Practice ~ Paulik Hall
5:30pm Troop #8933 ~ Cafeteria
6:00pm School Concert ~ Church
8:00pm Men’s Basketball ~ Gym
Friday, May 29 ~
Saturday, May 30 ~
7:30am Rosary
8:15am Mass followed by individual reconciliation
5:00pm Mass of Anticipation
Anointing of the Sick
Sunday, May 31 ~
10:00am Mass
Anointing of the Sick
2:00pm Confirmation Celebration ~ St. Sebastian
SCRIP volunteers for May 30 & 31
Saturday ~ L. Brzakala & R. Babich
Sunday ~ C. Tourtillott & A. Cross
SCRIP can also be purchased at the Parish Office during the
week. There’s a great selection of Scrip cards. Help support
the good works of MGC.
Parish Office Hours
Closed on Monday, May 25th
Tuesday - Thursday: 8 to Noon, 1 to 4
Friday: 8 to Noon
Sunday, May 24
10:00 AM
Tuesday, May 26
8:15 AM
Thursday, May 28 8:15 AM
Saturday, May 30 8:15 AM
Saturday, May 30 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 31
10:00 AM
† Julian Altenbach
† Ginny Schuh
† Nancy Kapusta
† Spencer & Louise Stoner
† David Harris
† Tom Scholz
Remember your loved one with a Mass intention
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet
and a light unto my path."
Readings for the Week of May 24, 2015
Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14
or Jl 3:1-5/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39
Ext. Vigil: Gn 11:1-9/Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b/Ez 37:1-14/Jl 3:1-5/
Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39
Day: Acts 2:1-11/Gal 5:16-25 or 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13/Jn 15:2627; 16:12-15 or Jn 20:19-23
Monday: Sir 17:20-24/Mk 10:17-27
Tuesday: Sir 35:1-12/Mk 10:28-31
Wednesday: Sir 36:1, 4-5a, 10-17/Mk 10:32-45
Thursday: Sir 42:15-25/Mk 10:46-52
Friday: Sir 44:1, 9-13/Mk 11:11-26
Saturday: Sir 51:12cd-20/Mk 11:27-33
Next Sunday: Dt 4:32-34, 39-40/Rom 8:14-17/Mt 28:16-20
Linen Ministry pickup for
May 31 Mary Moritz
Good Steward Weekly Report
Week 46
Weekly
YTD
Budgeted
5/17/15
5/1715
Week 46
Envelopes
$3,636
$223,082
$234,423
Offertory
$247
$15,675
$15,038
School
$229
$8,458
$7,431
Totals
$4,112
$247,215
$256,892
Short of budget
($9,677)
Those who serve May 30 & 31
Saturday, May 30 ~ 5:00pm
Servers: B. Dompke & M. Voss
Lectors: G. Dompke
Eucharistic Ministers: S. Rotar, M. Gundrum, K. Kohut,
C. Jacobson, B. Boeding, M. Gebert
Sunday, May 31 ~ 10:00am
Servers: E. Berthold & K. Berthold
Lectors: M. Nadolski & Sr. B. Reynolds
Eucharistic Ministers: M. Daun, L. Fischer, K. Grothe,
B. Grothe, B. Ninnemann, A. Kallman, M. Grant
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Weekdays, May 26 ~ B. Dompke & J. Pacheco
May 28 ~ S. Medina & L. Gleesing
Happy Birthday to our
MGC Kids and Teens
May 24 ~
May 28 ~
Elizabeth Gleesing
Khloe Kohlheim
Olivia Cross-Luster
Kayla Miller
Harrison Taylor
Lucy Williams
May 27 ~
Amari Allen
Kaylah Dickson
Benjamin Reagan
May 29 ~
Trenadi Quinn
May 30 ~
Lilly Schoenecker
Mother of Good Counsel
A Salvatorian Parish founded in 1925
~ 90 years of faith, education & service ~
PASTORAL STAFF: MGC Main Number 414-442-7600
Parish Director: Deacon Andy Meuler.....................x125
[email protected]
Assisting Priest: Fr. Dan Pekarske SDS..................x103
[email protected]
Deacon Dean Collins................................. 262-782-0535
[email protected]
Deacon Arturo Ysmael SDS…..……..…..………….x147
[email protected]
Director of Faith Formation: Rebecca Scholz…….x107
[email protected]
Director of Music: Dr. Mark Konewko..................... x117
[email protected]
Business Manager: Sue Puls……........................... x105
[email protected]
Director of Compliance: Rachel Baker…………….x104
[email protected]
Director of Facilities: Adolfo Delgado……............. x168
[email protected]
Parish Secretary: Theresa Boeckeler......................x102
[email protected]
SCHOOL STAFF
Principal: Regina Shaw …….................................... x119
[email protected]
School Secretary: Barb Berthold …........................ x118
[email protected]
Director of Extended Care: Denise Schienke…..... x123
[email protected]
Cafeteria Director: Lisa Klug…………….…………...x122
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Trustees
Mary Moritz & Bob Ninnemann
Pastoral Council
Chairperson: Steve Prueher......414-640-0190
St. Vincent DePaul: 414-442-7600 x155
Other Ministries:
Contact the Parish Office at 414-442-7600 x102 or the
School Office x118. For a more complete listing of our
ministries check our website at mgcparish.org.
Parish Picnic News
Due to earlier conflicts, this year’s MGC Parish Picnic
has now been rescheduled to Sunday, September 13.
Planning is underway for the picnic to be the kick-off
event celebrating MGC’s 90th anniversary (Dec 8, 2015).
Please save the date and let your
families and friends know --- all
MGC alumni and former
parishioners are invited to the
picnic to get the big celebration
underway. You won’t want to
miss it!
From the Desk of Father Dan
Dear friends,
Last weekend at the Masses and in the bulletin the news went out that I would soon be leaving
MGC for a new assignment in Florida, and that soon-to-be “Father” Art will become the main sacramental
minister for the parish. I am sure that the news was greeted with a mixture of joy and sorrow.
In times of transition like this it can seem as if everything is changing, and we can quickly find
ourselves feeling adrift. But that is exactly when we need to take a closer look at the people who contribute
so much to the stability of our parish. MGC is so lucky to have such veterans around, both volunteers and
staff members.
On the school side we have Mrs. Shaw our principal, a 24 year veteran. I often remark at how
amazing it is that for the past 40+ years MGC School has had only 3 principals: Fr. Bruce, Ms. Neu and
now Regina Shaw. That consistency contributes greatly to an atmosphere where our children know what is
expected of them, and we all know that children thrive on stability! Along with the administration we have
so much stability among our staff: Mr. Versnik (“Coach”) celebrated his 25th years as our physical
education instructor this week; and Ms. Maureen Connell, who continues to make a miraculous recovery,
graced our classrooms for 34 years!
On the parish side, Mrs. Sue Puls (17 years) and Mr. Adolfo Delgado (14 years), continue to be
such strong anchors, along with our diaconal staff, Dean Collins and Andy Meuler. And when it comes to
volunteers we are really blessed with the contributions Fred Hoepfl and Ray Pelt make to our buildings and
grounds team, to Jack O’Dell, Don Roethig and Janet Mason who spearhead St. Vincent de Paul, and to all
the members of Parish Council, especially to our president Steve Prueher, and to Lucille Schultz whose
weekly accounting always keeps us current.
I know it is always dangerous to start naming and thanking individual people for fear of omitting
someone. And this listing is completely off the top of my head. But I just wanted to underscore the reality
that, whereas there will be changes in the near future, there is also tremendous stability here at MGC. And
it is a stability that promises a very bright future!
Love Fr. Dan
MGC St Vincent de Paul
Food Pantry Needs Your Help!
Special food donation and collection
May 30/31 & June 6/7.
Our MGC SVdP Food Pantry volunteers have been
quietly distributing food to those who are in need. Our
supplies are currently running short.
Please consider donating to our pantry. There will be
boxes with a sign in the church vestibule for you to
leave your donations.
You can also help restock our shelves by purchasing a
filled bag at Sentry on Lisbon.
We always appreciate monetary donations. SVdP uses
this money towards buying food and gift cards through
our Scrip program which are then given at intervals to
those in need. If you choose to donate money, please put
your cash or check in an envelope marked “SVdP
Donation” and place in the weekend offering collection
basket.
SVdP greatly appreciates your generosity!
May Crowning
Mother of Good Counsel School held its
annual May Crowning May 14. During the
Month of May -- a month both named for and
dedicated to Mary -- Catholics have long
honored Mary by placing a crown on her
image. We asked
students to bring
flowers,
purchased or from
family gardens, to
present to our
Blessed Mother
on this
special day.
Military Prayer list
Army Corporal Coleman Harrington, son of Kevin
and Kathy Harrington
Army Private Bradley Dompke, Godson of Tony and
Gail Dompke
Please keep them and all people affected by war in
your Prayers and thoughts!
Let us know of any family members or friends who are
currently serving and we will add their names to our
prayer list. Please submit the information below to the
parish office.
Name of military member:
Rank and branch of service:
Where deployed:
Relation to: / name of parish member:
e.g. Son of John Smith