Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time  October 25 – 26, 2014 “I love you, Lord, my strength.” Psalm 18 Reading: 1015 Liturgy Schedule: Oct 27 – November 2, 2014 Masses at Saint Andrew Church Monday–27 Weekday 8:00 a.m. No Mass Tuesday–28 SS Simon and Jude apostles 8:00 a.m. Gene & Theresa Kerkenbush Wednesday-29 Weekday 8:00 a.m. No Mass 9:30 a.m. Celine Stohlmeyer For Comfort At Orchard Manor 10:30 a.m. James Heger At Lancaster Living Center Thursday–30 Weekday 8:00 a.m. Alberta/Alfred/David Patzner Friday–31 Weekday 8:15 a.m. Donald Walsh SS Andrew-Thomas School Sat. Nov–1 All Saints Day (not a Holyday of Obligation this year) No morning liturgy Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed All Souls’ Day November 1 – 2, 2014 4 p.m. People of the Parish 8 a.m. Frank Patcle 10 a.m. Arnold and Marie Weber Once again Jesus finds himself being tested by the Pharisees; this time he is asked to name the greatest law. He does so, but immediately invokes placing love of God and love of neighbor on equal footing. His point is that you cannot have one without the other. So let us listen for the challenge today: how is our love of God reflected in our love of neighbor?  Daylight Saving Time ends at 2:00 a.m. next Sunday, November 2. Fall back one hour!!!! Scrip News: 6 Orders with a Profit of $43.80 Financial News: October 18 – 19, 2014 Offertory Income........................ $ Last Year .................................... $ Diocesan Tax (3) ........................ $ Cemetery (2) .............................. $ Repair Fund (2) .......................... $ International Combined (6) ........ $ Respect for Life (1) .................... $ 4,277.95 4,465.05 80.00 45.00 30.00 175.00 20.00 Liturgical Roles: November 1 – 2, 2014 Servers: Lectors: 4 p.m. Owen Vogelsberg Tammy Ames Joseph Vogelsberg 8 a.m. Jason Reuter Ruth Reuter Volunteer 10 a.m. Alex Freese Nancy Oyen Ryan Kruser Gift Bearers: November 1– 2, 2014 4 p.m. Marcia and Kelsey Leibfried 8 a.m. Gary, Marlene and Tyler David 10 a.m. Kurt and Connie Reynolds Eucharistic Ministers November 2014 4 p.m. Marcia Leibfried, Michelle Wagner, Madonna Whitaker 8 a.m. Ann Boyle, Carol Collins, Mary Fiorenza 10 a.m. Delores Kerkenbush, Roger and Wendy Scholbrock Eucharistic Ministers to Sick: Oct/Nov 2014 Oct 26 Grace Buch Nov 2 Ann Boyle Nov 9 Don David 16 Mary Hawes 23 Angie Pierce 30 Jeanine Robbins Ushers: November 2014 4 p.m. 8 a.m. 10 a.m. Don Oyen and Roger Udelhoven Laurie and Ron Dressler Dennis Deiter and Kurt Reynolds Congratulations to Andrew Johnson and Traci Timmerman who were married at Saint Andrew Church on Saturday, October 18, 2014. May the Lord watch over them and bless them with many joyful years together. Congratulations to Memphis Douglas Meier, the infant son of Billy Jack Meier and Mariah Droessler who was baptized at Saint Andrew Church on Sunday, October 19, 2014. May God watch over him and protect him from all harm. Catholic Charities fulfills the Church’s role in the mission of Charity by providing compassionate, caring services to all God’s people. It is important for us as Catholics to put our faith into action where our Lord’s command to “Love Our Neighbor” is carried out by people helping people. Let us be “our brothers and sister keepers”. Vincentian Missionary: Please welcome Father Joseph J. Arackal, V.C. a Vincentian Missionary priest from India who will be here next weekend to participate in the Annual Missionary Cooperation Plan. These Missionaries carry out their many educational and charitable activities in missions worldwide. They were founded in 1904 and are modeled after the Congregation of the Mission which was founded by Saint Vincent de Paul. There will be a special mission collection next weekend to help the work of the Vincentian Fathers; please keep them in your prayers and be generous in your offering. Reminder: Support Potosi’s library by eating out at Benvenuto’s on the Fourth Monday of the Month (October 27) in Platteville. Mention the library to your server and 10% of your bill will be donated to the library; good for the entire day! Saint Rose Cuba City, Turkey and Ham Dinner is Sunday November 2 serving 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the school. Adults $9.50; Children (6 – 12) $5; 5 and under Free. Holy Ghost and Immaculate Conception School: Arts and Craft Fair Sunday November 2 in the Kieler Gym. There will be many crafters with unique items for sale plus Walking Tacos, BBQ sandwiches, hot dogs, and baked goods. Bereavement Mass will be Saturday, November 8 at 4:00 p.m. More information next week! Natural Family Planning (NFP 100% Organic) has zero health worries. Upcoming class taught by Heather and Nathaniel Turner from Couple to Couple League begins Saturday, November 8, 2:00 pm at St. Christopher’s in Verona. Register at www.madisondiocese.org/nfp or www.ccli.org. or call Mary at 608-221-9593. Reminder: Daily Masses November through March will be at Saint Andrew Church or at Saints Andrew-Thomas School. Both churches will be used for weekend masses. School News: We deeply appreciate the $2,000 Grant we received last week from the Wisconsin Knights of Columbus Charities. The grant will be used to update our old computers presently being used by teachers. Thank you to Bob Johns, Cyril Menne, Father Leffler, Jerry Pennekamp, Sr. and Karla Oyen who cleaned the vents at school October 11 so we will have less dust when the boiler is on during the school day. Thanks to Bob Johns for fixing the leak on the roof. Laura Oyen and the little ones will no longer have need for a bucket on rainy days. There will be late start Wednesday, October 29. Along with the public school we’ll start at 11 a.m. First quarter ends October 31. Garbage Bag Sale is going on now. They are the same quality as last year. Sizes and prices are: 21 x 33 30 x 36 33 x 45 $56 $24 $26 600 Count Clear Kitchen Bag Size 100 Count Black or Clear 90 Count Black or Clear You may order these bags through our school children or call Karla at school. Checks should be made out to Saints Andrew-Thomas School. All orders are due by October 31. We will let you know when the Garbage Bags arrive so you can make arrangements to pick up your order at that time. We appreciate all of the support you have given to this fundraiser in the past and thank you in advance for your support this year. Boys’ Basketball will start soon. The first game is November 2 at Sinsinawa. Elementary Rel Ed Wednesday 6 – 7 p.m. Oct 29 Nov 12 Jan 21 Feb 4 Feb 11 Mar 4 Mar 11 Mar 18 Apr 1 Stations of the Cross Jan 7 Jan 14 Feb 18 Ash Wednesday April 8 H S Rel Ed Wednesdays 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Grades 9 – 11 Nov 12 Nov 19 October 29 Dec 3 Dec 17 Saint Andrew–Thomas Festival This Sunday enjoy a delicious Chicken and Ham Dinner with mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, salad, roll and dessert from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cash raffle, Bingo, Country Store, Auction and Silent Auction, Cake Walk and Games! Adults $9; Children (12 and under) $4; (under 3) $1. Food and fun for all! Let’s work together to make this another great festival!