St. Joseph Parish
A Ministry of the Capuchin Franciscans since 1877
404 W EST L AWRENCE S TREET · A PPLETON , W ISCONSIN 54911 · P HONE : 734-7195 · F AX : 734-0227
W EBSITE : www.SaintJosephParish.org
Pastoral Staff
Capuchin - Pastor,
Fr. James P. Leary, O.F.M. Cap.
[email protected] 920-419-8738
Deacon / Pastoral Associate, Mark Farrell
[email protected]
Deacon / Pastoral Minister, C.F. Dedman
[email protected]
Interparish Adult Enrichment (739-5119)
Carol Jensen
[email protected]
Music Director, Jill Beyer
[email protected]
Bookkeeper, Linda Baumruk
[email protected]
Secretary, Barb Mauthe
[email protected]
St. Joseph Parish is a member of St. Francis
Xavier Catholic School System: 735-9380
Inter-Parish Religious Formation:
738-7413
DRE, Coordinator K-4, Eucharist:
Andrew Russell
Coordinator 5-8/Reconciliation:
Jennifer Schubring
Youth Ministry 6-12, Coordinator 9-11,
Confirmation:
Peter Leitermann
Celebration of the Sacraments
Marriage: Active parish membership of 6 months
is required before a wedding date may be set.
Reconciliation:
Saturdays from 9 — approximately 9:30 a.m.
or call for an appointment.
Baptism: Please call the Parish Office 2 months in
advance.
Anointing of the Sick: Please call the Parish
Office anytime.
Office Hours
We remember these parishioners who died between
October 1, 2013 and September 30, 2014.
Phyllis Ann Goehler
Lee Ann Lukas
Willi Ibbetson
Marian Verstegen
Clyde Heckner
Lavern Monyette
Edward Steenis
Evelyn Hameister
Marion Batzler
Pamela Beschta
Jerome Kunstman
Addie Ulman
David Hammond
Robert Weber
Elva Dorn
James Ney
Raymond Wuerger
Leonard Kaminski
Tom Oudenhoven
Michael St. Peter
Rosemarie Worcester
Leroy Blohm
Audrey Schulz
Margaret Theisen
Shirley Schultz
John Roegner
Joseph Van Schyndel
Mary Kobal
Mary Geurts
Audrey Ertl
Erwin Weber
Unis Brown
Victor Petit
Eleanor Gambsky
Richard Huss
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Mass Times
Saturdays: 4:00 p.m.; Sundays: 8, 10 & 6:30 p.m.
Mon., Tues., & Fri.: 12:05 p.m. .
St. Mary’s: Wed. & Thurs.: 12:05 p.m.
Holy Days: Check Bulletin.
November 2, 2014
Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed
S T .
J O S E P H
P A R I S H ,
Fr Jim’s Jottings
Since October 2013, the parish celebrated the funeral
liturgy for 40 of our parishioners. From October 2012—
2013, we prayed for 25. So this year our Lord called many
more of our people to “come home” with Him. The names
of our deceased are listed on the two scrolls in front of
church. They will remain there throughout November as a reminder for
us to lift them up to God in gratitude. We should also ask our Lord to
offer comfort and hope to family and friends who grieve their loss.
As we celebrate All Souls Day this weekend, it provides an opportunity
to talk about death and funerals.
Is there anything more certain than death? NO! That’s why we
should think about it. Our Lord said “be not afraid” about dying. He
promised life after death. He suffered, died and rose from the dead to
demonstrate that He’s more powerful than death. For those who
believe, life doesn’t end with death. It is only changed. We will live in
God’s love for all eternity. Do you believe this?
And when we die, how do we want our death celebrated? Will our life
and death be celebrated through a funeral liturgy? If we have lived our
life after the example of Jesus, isn’t it fitting to be brought to church
where we thank God and ask for eternal life for the deceased? If that is
what you would like, I suggest strongly that you indicate that to your
family. Hopefully, they will honor your wishes.
Finally, will the deceased be buried in a permanent grave? I think it’s
sad when someone is cremated and their ashes are scattered on a
hillside or collect dust on a mantel in the house. Cremation is fine, but
those remains should be put permanently some place. Everyone
deserves a place on this earth. That place should be a reminder to
family to visit this place and continue to pray for this
person. (Sometimes it seems that were so busy that we don’t want to
be bothered by remembrances or visiting of graves.)
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.
And let perpetual light shine upon them!
Job Opening “Maintenance Person”
Do you know someone who is willing to be a part-time maintenance
person here at St. Joe’s? This is an immediate need. It would be 15-20
hours a week. The job requires overall electrical, plumbing, heating
skills and an ability to do basic repairs of equipment. If interested in
applying, send a resume or call the Parish Office (734-7195). Thank
you!
Congratulations to Our
Weekly Calendar Raffle Winners
October 19 —Albert & Janice Exenberger—$25.00
October 20—Mary & Henry Becher—$25.00
October 21—Patrick Ruppel - $25.00
October 22—Mary Gosling—$25.00
October 23—Sherm & Mary Stromen—$25.00
October 24—Robert Hoersch—$25.00
October 25—Rachel Smith—$25.00
Please Pray For...
Please pray for all our parishioners who are ill:
Jean Hahn, Tom Nygard, Joe Strick, George Floodstrand
Please also remember our nursing home residents and shut-ins.
Please remember to pray for our parishioners or family members of our
parishioners who have died.
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SCRIP SALES for Christmas
Many parishioners have been participating
in our SCRIP program that benefits the parish.
With Christmas coming, would you consider
using the purchasing power of SCRIP to pay
for your Christmas gifts? We can receive 5%10% on many purchases. It does not cost you
anymore. It only involves a slight
inconvenience of buying the SCRIP certificates
and using them at the appropriate stores.
From now till Christmas we will be selling
SCRIP in the Great Hall after all our weekend
Masses. Thank you for at least considering
using SCRIP for the Christmas season.
People who purchase SCRIP earn a credit for
St. Joe’s. For September, St. Joe’s received
$375.11 for selling SCRIP.
Mass Stipends for Nicaragua
Recently one of our parishioners wanted to
have Masses offered for a deceased loved
one. (We have a limited number of openings
here at St Joe’s.) I suggested that she might
have some Masses offered by our Capuchin
missionaries in Nicaragua. Besides the
reassuring graces of the Masses, the $10
Mass stipend is a great help for the livelihood
of the missionary. Last week I got a note from
Bp. Paul Schmitz in Nicaragua thanking us for
the Mass stipends that were sent to him. He
particularly said, “these stipends are really a
great support for the guys who don’ t get much
financial help”.
If you ever want to have Masses offered by
our Capuchin priests in Nicaragua, just let Fr.
Jim or the Parish Office know. Thank you
Pictorial Directory
We are up to 420 appointments for
pictures!!! That is terrific BUT there are still
way too many parishioners who are not
scheduled yet. We have added another three
days to our schedule. So, please, look at our
website or call our Parish Office to sign up.
We want to get over 500 parishioners pictured
in our directory.
This week we begin picture taking on the 2nd
floor of Holly Hall. Be sure to come on time
and be as dressed up as you want to be.
Thanks to those who are being hospitality
ministers through all this.
Remember…if you have your photo taken,
you get a “free” copy of the Pictorial Directory
and an 8 x 10 portrait.
NOVEMBER 2, 2014 / COMMERORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED
Adult & Young Adult Enrichment Opportunities
The Prophets: Nov. 4 and Nov. 11, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Nov. 4 : Jeremiah and Isaiah; Nov. 11 – Ezekiel. Join us to learn more about
The Old Testament Prophets. Come to individual sessions ($5/per session).
St. Joseph Holly Hall. Instructor: Rabbi Sid Vineburg. Please pre-register -7395119 or [email protected]. Please bring a Bible with an Old
Testament to class.
Young Adult Gathering (folks in their 20’s and 30’s)
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 6:00 – 7:45 p.m. St. Joseph Parish Center, Holly Hall
Plan to join us for an evening of warm food, conversation and welcome.
We’ll begin with a soup and sandwich meal: home-made chicken noodle or
tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches. We’ll also serve fresh fruit and
refreshments. At 7:00 PM we’ll offer a speaker (see next week’s bulletin).
Small children are invited to join us – during the speaker, we will provide
babysitting.
Please pre-register before Nov. 17 by calling Carol at 739-3700 x 22 or e-mail:
[email protected].
Spiritual Book Clubs
Our book clubs will meet again on Nov. 12 and 13. The
Wednesday morning group continues to read
Prayerfulness by Robert Wicks ( pp. 47-82). The Thursday
evening group will begin reading Radical Gratitude by
Mary Jo Leddy, chapters 1-3 for Nov. 13. You are always
welcome to join us!
An Evening for Men - Thursday, Nov. 20,
St. Mary Parish Center – Community Room, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
When Life Throws You a Curve:
The Vern Sumnicht Story: A Blessing Born from Tragedy!
In 1976 Vern was a victim of a car accident. He was left paralyzed – a C-6
quadriplegic. But he graduated at the top of his class and went on to become
a successful business entrepreneur. Through the adversity he drew strength
from Christ and from his wife.
Pre-Registration is Required by calling Carol at 739-3700 x 22 before Nov. 19.
There is no fee for this presentation because of your generosity to the Bishop’s
Appeal.
“Heavy Hors d’oeuvres” will be served prior to the presentation (5:45 – 6:30
p.m.) and after (until 8:30 p.m.). A free will offer will be taken for the food only.
St. Francis Xavier Schools News
This weekend we celebrate the Feasts of All Saints and All
Souls. The students and staff of Xavier Catholic Schools
remember all who have gone before us who have used their gifts
to build up the Church and our Catholic schools. We are blessed
by their sacrifice and example.
Mark your calendar for the next "Song, Stories and Fun!" Marquette Campus
will offer a session on Friday, Nov. 7, at 9:00 a.m. and McDonald Campus will
have one on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 9:00 a.m. This fun activity is free of
charge and open to children ages 2-5 with an accompanying adult. Younger
siblings are welcome to come along.
St. Francis Xavier High School Fruit Sale
The St. Francis Xavier High School Performing Arts Department Fruit Sale is
being held again this fall. The sale runs until November 10. Delivery date is set
for Saturday, December 6. Please call St. Francis Xavier High School at 7336632 to place an order or contact any band, chorus, orchestra or theater
member.
Financial News
Tithing Needed ..................... $15,700.00
Last Week’s Tithing ........... $12,041.75
Children’s Collection ............... $38.25
Thank You!
Your special offering to help keep
us on target would be appreciated.
Readings for the Week
of November 2, 2014
Sunday:
Wis 3:1-9
Rom 5:5-11
or Rom 6:3-9
Jn 6:37-40
Monday:
Phil 2:1-4
Lk 14:12-14
Tuesday:
Phil 2:5-11
Lk 14:15-24
Wednesday:
Phil 2:12-18
Lk 14:25-33
Thursday:
Phil 3:3-8a
Lk 15:1-10
Friday:
Phil 3:17--4:1
Lk 16:1-8
Saturday:
Phil 4:10-19
Lk 16:9-15
Next Sunday:
Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12
1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17
Jn 2:13-22
©Liturgical Publications Inc.
"And this is the will of the one
who sent me, that I should not
lose anything of what he gave
me, but that I should raise it on
the last day. For this is the will
of my Father, that everyone who
sees the Son and believes in him may have eternal
life, and I shall raise him up on the last day."
- Jn 6:39-40
Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD.
Pick Up Your
RAFFLE CALENDARS
The Calendar Raffles are in the Great
Hall waiting for you to pick up. Every
parishioner has an envelope with their
name on it. We ask you to please pick it
up. (We can no longer mail them out…
government regulations!)
This has been our most successful
fundraiser each year. For $20/ticket a
person can win $25 for a year. We ask
parishioners to buy/sell three calendars.
(If you can sell more than that, we have
extras in the back of church or at the
Parish Office.) Thank you ahead of time
for your efforts!
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J O S E P H
P A R I S H ,
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1) Photos for our Pictorial Directory begin this Thursday
November 6. If you haven’t already signed up, please do
so soon. We WANT you to be a part of our “Family
Album.”
2) Next weekend, we will have Blood Pressure Screening
after Masses.
“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”
Xavier Theatre presents “Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolor Dreamcoat” at the Xavier Fine Arts
Theatre. Performances will run November 14-22.
To purchase tickets, visit www.xaviertheatre.com
or call the box office at (920) 733-8840. Phone
messages may be left at any time and will be
returned. The Xavier box office is staffed Mondays
and Wednesdays from noon until 3:00 pm for walk up sales.
Courtesy Announcements
St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Store
Please visit the St. Vincent de Paul Christmas
Store inside of Northland Mall!
Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Saturday.
This is a great place to shop for holiday
decorations, ornaments, furniture, Christmas
trees, antiques and more! Store proceeds
benefit people in need in our community.
In 2013, St. Vincent de Paul donated over $350,000 in
financial assistance and merchandise to help people meet
their basic needs.
St. Vincent de Paul helps qualifying individuals and families
with their rent, utility bills, medical bills, transportation and
more. Shop and give to a great cause this holiday season!
“The Spirit of Christmas” Craft Sale
Sunday November 9 from 8:30 a.m.—2 p.m.
Holy Spirit School Gym and Cafeteria
County Trunk KK in Darboy
Featuring: Crafts, Floral, Candy Sale, Cookie Walk, Classroom
Theme Baskets and Luncheon.
St. Thomas More Adult Daytime Programs presents
Henry Golde
Tuesday, November 11 at 1 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
Come hear Henry Golde’s remarkable presentation of his true
life Holocaust experiences. Henry is both an author and an
oral historian, frequently presenting at schools across the
state. As a young child Henry survived 9 concentration camps
while suffering through the loss of his father, mother and
brother. All are welcome. Invite a friend or two. A free will
donation is appreciated.
St. Edward’s Parish, Mackville’s
Pancake/Porkie Breakfast
November 16th (8-11 a.m.)
Come enjoy pancakes, with your choice of toppings, and eggs
and sausages. It’s a delicious breakfast for a low price…$5
each or $15 for the family. All proceeds will go to the Harvest
Moon fundraiser.
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Courtesy Announcements Continued
Events at Mount Tabor Spirituality Center
522 Second Street, Menasha
Janssen Forum
Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to share in Janssen
Forum's blessing with guest speaker, Sister Marita Gilsdorf,
ANG. Sister Marita will share how she has lived and
demonstrated "Moments of Grace!" Come alone or bring a
friend to hear Sister Marita's inspiring and uplifting
presentation on Thursday, November 13th at Mount Tabor
Retreat Center in Menasha. Continental breakfast will be
served at 7 a.m., Sister Marita will be presenting at
7:30 followed by 8:30 Mass. Please call 722-8918 with your
reservation.
Spaghetti with SPIRITUS
Young adults ages 18 - 30ish are invited to join the SPIRITUS
team for Pasta and Prayer on Thursday, November 13, 5 p.m.
at Mount Tabor Center, Menasha. Registration is not
required.
IGNITE!
IGNITE are dynamic gatherings for area high school students
who wish to grow in their Catholic faith and spend time with
their friends. Students are invited to join the SPIRITUS team
members on the first and third Mondays from 7:30- 9 p.m. at
Mount Tabor Center, Menasha, St. Clare Parish, Greenleaf
and Holy Family Parish, Fond du Lac. Registration is not
required, just plan on attending this free, faith-filled event
with your friends and share your Catholic faith with others!
INSPIRE! Young Adult Catholics
Inspire offers fellowship for young adults, ages 18 – 30ish
who wish to grow in their Catholic faith, meet with other
young men and women and dive into scripture with the
SPIRITUS team. INSPIRE is free and meets on the first and
third Mondays from 5:45 pm-7:15pm at Mount Tabor Center
in Menasha. Registration is not required.
St. Bernard’s “Spirit of Music”
A Fun Family Event that all are welcome to attend.
WHEN: Saturday, November 15 from 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: St. Bernard Parish 1617 W Pine St Appleton
WHY: To highlight varied music programs.
WHO: Adult Choir, Children’s Choir, Handbell Choir, Men’s
Choir, Contemporary Band, Organ, Small Singing Ensembles,
& Father Dennis Ryan
Evening Activities: 4:30 p.m.—Mass
5:45 p.m.—Pasta Dinner*
7:00 p.m.—Concert
*Catered by Victoria’s Restaurant. Free Will Offering for Dinner
Sign—up at St. Bernard’s Welcome Desk or call the Parish
Office for Dinner Reservations at 739-0331.
“Hearts Wide Open” —- JustFaith Mission
November 17, 18 & 19 - 7 p.m.
St. Thomas More Parish 1810B N McDonald St Appleton
A Parish Mission in the Spirit of Pope Francis: presented by
Jack Jezreel, president and founder of JustFaith Ministries
NOVEMBER 2, 2014 / COMMERORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED
Weekly Liturgical Calendar
Monday, November 3
12:05 p.m. Dec. Joanne Illias
Tuesday, November 4
12:05 p.m. De. Gen & George Niles
12:30 p.m. St. Anthony Devotions
Wednesday, November 5
12:05 p.m. Mass at St. Mary’s
Thursday, November 6
12:05 p.m. Mass at St. Mary’s
Friday, November 7
12:05 p.m. Dec. Mary & Roy Abendroth
Saturday, November 8
4:00 p.m. Dec. Mary Ellen Bergman
Sunday, November 9
8:00 a.m. Dec. Leroy Blohm
10:00 a.m. Dec. Nancy English
6:30 p.m. Members of St. Joseph Parish
This Week in Our Parish
Monday, November 3
7:00 p.m. Faith & Light Classes, Rm. LL11
Tuesday, November 4
1:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl, Rm. LL09
6:30 p.m. ADFF Prophet Series, Holly Hall
6:30 p.m. OFS Council Mtg., Rm. LL11
Wednesday, November 5
Noon
Senior Citizen Committee Mtg.
IPRF Classes
6:30 p.m. Men’s CRHP Team Mtg., Rm. LL09
Thursday, November 6
2:00 p.m. Pictorial Directory Photos, Rms. 210-212
5:30 p.m. Fundraising Mtg., Holly Hall
6:30 p.m. Twinning Meeting, downstairs
6:30 p.m. Choir Practice, Church
Friday, November 7
2:00 p.m. Pictorial Directory Photos, Rms. 210-212
Saturday, November 8
9:00 a.m. Private Reconciliation, Church
10:00 a.m. Pictorial Directory Photos, Rms. 210-212
Blood Pressure Screening after Mass
SCRIP Sales after Mass
Next Sunday, November 9
Blood Pressure Screening after Mass
SCRIP Sales after Mass
Please support our advertiser of the week.
Brettschneider Trettin-Nickel
Funeral Chapel
They help support the printing of this bulletin
Thank you!
“PAST PASTORS” of St Joe’s
Past Pastor # 17
Fr. Pacificus Raith (1924-1930) was born in
Bavaria in 1874. He was assigned as Pastor
at the age of 50 and served two terms here.
Both of these terms were periods of
apprehension, since he was aware of plans to
form a new parish (St Therese). He knew
there would be repercussions as a result.
(Remember…back in 1898 Sacred Heart
parish was formed out of St. Joseph and St. Mary
parishioners.) When it finally came about in 1927, during his
second term, he did all in his power to help the new parish
become successful. But the cloud seemed to hover over all
major decisions during the previous years.
Despite the apprehension he felt regarding the formation of
a new parish, Fr. Pacificus embarked upon another effort in
the autumn of 1925. He opened ninth grade in the school
with the promise that the children who enrolled could remain
for a full high school course. Thirty boys and thirty girls
entered that first ninth grade. However, the hope for a high
school was dampened when the state building inspector kept
insisting the school building was too crowded and demanded
more and more safety repairs. The only way to continue the
high school was to build another building. That issue, along
with the impending forming of a new parish which would take
away parishioners and school children, caused the high
school project to be dropped. Appleton was still without a
Catholic high school.
Another issue was the old church organ. It had gone
through many repairs and finally on April 17, 1929 it was
decided that a new pipe organ should be installed. Schaefer
Co. of Slinger who had built the old organ built a new one.
This organ has 2,073 pipes and is a three-manual instrument.
Total cost was $12,000. (This is the organ that we now can
see in the choir loft. However the original console has been
replaced by the new console on the church floor.)
Complaints were also heard about the poor acoustics in the
church. To remedy this condition a public address system
was installed in 1929. It was not perfect but at least some
improvement was noted.
On Jan 6, 1929 Fr. Pacificus published the first Parish
Bulletin. It usually contained four sides of reading material.
Parishioners could now leisurely read the important parish
announcements of the week, including the holy Mass
intentions and also digest some articles on religious topics in
the quiet of their homes.
An important decision of Bishop Rhode was read from all
the Catholic pulpits of the city on July 11, 1926. It announced
the establishment of a new parish to be dedicated to St.
Therese, the Little Flower. The whole district north of
Wisconsin Ave. and south of Atlantic St., running east from
Richmond St. was thus severed from St. Joseph’s and St.
Mary’s Parishes. St. Joe’s was taxed $30,000 to provide a
working fund for the new parish.
In order to raise the tax of $30,000 Fr. Pacificus introduced
the envelope system of contributions. It brought gratifying
results.
St. Joe’s history proudly acknowledges that two parishes
(Sacred Heart and St. Therese) came to existence from its
own members. And financial sacrifices were made to help
them get started.