1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity
3. catholicism

401 Mansion Street,
Mauston, WI 53948
608-847-6054
www.stpatricksmauston.com
November 30, 2014
First Sunday of Advent
From Our Pastor
Dear friends,
I hope you have a good time in the woods looking for some deer to shoot at and I hope you all had good luck with
the amount of deer you can shoot. The creator created the creatures for man and man, He created to worship Him
raising their hands. Good luck to you all who are still on the hunt.
We are at the verge of Advent which prepares us for another great event of our Christian living, Christmas. This is
an important event in our lives as Christians.
Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will
come….What I say to you, I say to all: watch. (Luke: 13: 33, 37).
This word ‘watch’ may mean a kind of warning or threatening. Here, Jesus means the kind of loving admonition to
get ourselves ready to meet the Lord when He comes. We should give heed to his admonition or caution if we may
want to call it so. The immediate means to be prepared to meet him or welcome him is to make use of the facility of
confession. Yes! That would be a better means for us now in this fast world.
Now a days, Catholics do not much bother about the Sacrament of Confession. The reasons may be many. The
one I would like to elucidate on is the lack of sense of sin. In this world of individualism, we have a tendency to justify everything we do. We have a subjective theory of ethics, morality or spirituality. Whatever I do or think or say is
good for me. I do not much bother about you. This kind of attitude exists in everyone’s mind. We do not want to or
we are not ready to go by any objective theory of ethics, morality or spirituality. Any common code of ethics doesn’t
hold good for us, even sometimes the one that is prescribed by the church itself. This is the reason that we do not
have a sense of sin, because even the gravest sin that I commit can be justified for any reason of my own. This is a
dangerous state for our spiritual life, because, lack of sense of sin implies the death of our conscience. We do not
make something out as sin, because our conscience is dead. That is why our conscience is unable to distinguish
between what is sin and what is not. It is only when we come for the Sacrament of Confession, we learn to understand what sin is. It is confession that creates an awareness of sin within our hearts.
If we need to revitalize (and of course we surely need to) our conscience, we must increase the frequency of going
to make our confession. Confession is the greatest gift that our Mother Church has offered to us, the Catholic Christians, at the commandment of the Lord. It cleanses our sins, energizes or conscience, saves our souls. It is in confession that we are forgiven and we learn to forgive. If we don’t forgive, we are unworthy of forgiveness. This is a
gift that no other religion in the world has. We are privileged to have this Sacrament in our lives. This Sacrament
renews and rejuvenates our filial tie with God. This Sacrament of Penance has created many saints and this can
make us saints too.
We are in the Year of the Family and at this point of time, let us teach our children about this sacrament and nourish
their Christian living. This is the responsibility that we had undertaken at the time of our children’s baptisms. We
need to remember this and exercise our parental duty as Christians.
As we prepare ourselves for this great feast of Christmas, may we renew our relationship with God so that his coming as a human being may have some meaning in our lives. May you all have a fruitful Advent.
God bless.
Fr. A. Antony
Mass Intentions for the week of November 30, 2014
Sat. Nov. 29
5:00 PM For the repose of the soul of
Joe Belluomini
Sun. Nov. 30
7:30 AM For the Living & Deceased
Members of the Knights of Columbus
Stewardship Corner ~ November 22nd & 23rd, 2014
BUDGETED
ACTUAL
Adult Envelopes
$ 7,557.69
$ 4,358.00
Children’s Envelopes
26.90
33.08
Loose Offering
615.38
416.66
Total Weekly Offering: $ 8,199.87
$ 4,807.74
11:00 AM For the Parishioners
Tue. Dec. 2
Wed. Dec. 3
Thu. Dec. 4
Fri.
Dec. 5
Sat. Dec. 6
Sun. Dec. 7
5:30 PM For the repose of the soul of
Blanche Janecek
8:00 AM For the repose of the souls of
Robert, Lucille, & Beverly Fleming
Budget Contingency Fund
$
Year-to-date* budget requirement
Year-to-date amount contributed
430.00
$ 180,397.14
$ 151,713.34
*Fiscal Year July 1, 2014 to current date
2:00 PM FAIRVIEW NURSING HOME
For the repose of the soul of
Sally Plischke
We ask you to join us in praying sincerely for guidance and
success in helping to meet the temporal needs of our
Church so that we can carry on our spiritual mission.
8:00 AM For the repose of the souls of
Dennis & Roberta Fitzgerald
Weekly Calendar
8:00 AM For the repose of the soul of
Andrew Petrowitz
8:00 AM In Thanksgiving
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Nov. 30
Dec. 1
Dec. 2
Dec. 3
6:30 PM
3:00 PM
6:30 Pm
5:00 PM For the Parishioners
Friday
Dec. 5
8:45 AM
7:30 AM For the repose of the soul of
Gary Straub
DIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL: Our goal this year is $41,243.
Thank you to the 125 families who have already returned their
pledge cards! Our pledges to date are: $30,286.00 (73% of our
goal)!
11:00 AM For the Living & Deceased
Members of the Modrich Family
Pray for the health of Max Teumer, Ben Reynebeau, Jeri Delgado, Bernice Bohen, Julie (Watry) Stoner, Rosemary Lehnen, Betty
Eisch, Jonetta Zukauskis, Jim DeBroux, Charlotte Raese, Ann
Uteg, Patrick Lewis, Vivian G., Russell Fairchild, William Roberts,
Bonnie Norton, Deb Beyer, Diana Hunt, Jessie Norton, Tricia
Demmin, Bernard Resch, Laverne, John Kueppers, Shirley Mills,
Ruth Clark, Randy Mullenberg, Karen Caple, Hal Moore, Lis, Joe
Dolphin, Brooke M., Maxine Grefe, Mary Ann Witcraft, Denise
Dean, Bill Chase, Kathy, Kevin L., Kiley Hackel, Shari Randall,
Jon Waalk, Cheryl Dougherty, Helen Eucolono, Rita Burdick,
Frances Schneider, Karen Differt, Ethel Passer, Jack Koca, Bill
Eisch, Sid Mead, Steve, Michael Mills, Louise V., Ken Schmocker, Art Randall, Ruby Steiner, Marie Hersil, Becky Fredrickson,
Mary W., Dorothy Betthauser, Jim Theusch, Chris Smolek, Sally
Haas, Pat Croatt, Darlene, Mary Laridaen, Bob W., Pat Harnisch,
Dale Dolata, John Sustar, Therese, Don Van Pee, Mary Kaiser,
Gale Ryczek and Francis Bollig.
Pray for those in the military serving our country: Jason
Witkowiak, John Miller, Tera Walsh, Casey Chamberlain, Chris
Dvorak, Paul Knudtson, Matthew Brown, Jon Taylor, Jessica
Burch and Mandy Gardner.
This Friday is First Friday. Please sign up in the Gathering Area
for a time of Eucharistic adoration.
Monday, December 8th is the Solemnity of the Immaculate
Conception and IS a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass will be celebrated on that day (Monday, December 8th) at 8:00 AM. For
those unable to attend at this time, Mass will also be celebrated at
St. Mary’s in Lyndon Station on Monday, December 8th at 7:30
PM.
Advent Penance Service:
Making a good confession is the best way to prepare ourselves
for the proper celebration of Christmas. St. Patrick's Communal Penance Service is Thursday, December 18th at 7 PM.
Ecumenical Choir Rehearsal
Holy Hour
Choir Rehearsal
Religious Ed Classes
Bulletin Folders
Thank you to everyone who was so kind to me at the time of my
sister Mary Doyle Gavin’s passing with all of your cards, prayers
and letters.
Alyce Doyle
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to the family and friends of
Raymond Wells (Bernard Wells’ brother) who passed away last
week.
Christmas Flower Memorials in memory of your loved ones who
have passed away can be placed in the collection basket or
mailed to the rectory. Please have them in by December 17th in
time for the names to be published at Christmas.
Retirement Fund for Religious (Share in the Care) Collection—December 13th & 14th: By 2019, it is projected that retired
religious will outnumber wage-earning religious by nearly four to
one. Your tax-deductible donation to the Retirement Fund for the
Religious helps ensure that thousands of elder sisters, brothers,
and religious order priests receive the care they so richly deserve,
now and in the future. Please Share in the Care and give generously to this collection.
December Birthdays
December 2
December 4
December 6
December 13
December 15
December 18
December 20
December 23
December 26
Mary Grauvogl
Walter Lenorud
Floyd Babcock
Betty Spaulding
John Smart
Bernadine Seitz
Dorothy Betthauser
Gerald Boehm
Fred Finger
December Anniversaries
25 years
30 years
40 years
71 years
December 29
December 29
December 14
December 4
John & Kelly Duffy
Fred & Sue Hollenbeck
John & Jeanne Walsh
Leo & Natalie Steiner
MINISTRY SCHEDULE—Weekend of November 29th & 30th
Saturday, 5:00 PM
Lector: Roxanne Shragal
Extraordinary Ministers: Corinne Kaiser, Carrol Kaiser,
Therese Severson
Servers: Maddy Scully, Carter Scully
Greeters: Ernie & Audrey Schmocker
Musicians:
Gift Bearers:
Scrip Sellers: Molly Scully, Barb Schachern
Ushers:
Bernie Lubinski, Gerald Gardner, Mike Zolondek,
Fran Lunenschloss
Sunday, 7:30 AM
Lectors: Jon Butts, Mary Ann Strack
Extraordinary Ministers: Jan Mullenberg, Kathy Kraemer
Servers: Erich Heath, Haley Heath
Greeters: Robert & Vicky Boehm, Kathleen Quinn
Musicians: Tracey Tolzmann
Gift Bearers: Jerry & Marie Boehm
Scrip Sellers: Bobbi Eckerman. Bev Vinopal
Ushers:
Bernard Wells, Mike Lubinski, George Treml,
Arnie Penzkover
Sunday, 11:00 AM
Lectors: Paul Curran, Bill Curran
Extraordinary Ministers: Carrie Kudick, Donna Elosh,
Mary Beth Crowley
Servers: Lydia Chapman, Haley Marini
Greeters: Kris & Janina Mazur
Musicians: Tracey Tolzmann
Gift Bearers: Rodney & Connie Walhovd
Scrip Sellers: Diane Kocyan, Dana Butts
Ushers: Jon Field, Randy Mullenberg, Fred Rollins, Greg Cowan
10:30 AM Nursing Home Rosary:
Harry & Shirley Buttner
MINISTRY SCHEDULE—Weekend of December 6th & 7th
Saturday, 5:00 PM
Lector: Jeri Kolba
Extraordinary Ministers: Dorothy Gorski
Servers: Matthew Skiles, Maddy Scully
Greeters: Therese Severson, Monica Niles
Musicians: Peg Schmitz, Choir
Gift Bearers:
Scrip Sellers: Corrine Kaiser
Ushers:
Dan May, Carrol Kaiser, Greg Gruber, Mark Heitman
Sunday, 7:30 AM
Lectors: Paul Schaller, Veronica Sustar
Extraordinary Ministers:
Servers: Anna Boppart, Johannes Boppart
Greeters: Dee Powers, John Grzenia
Musicians: Ann Benz, Joe Clary
Gift Bearers: Mike & Karen Krause Family
Scrip Sellers: Therese Gunther, Donna Miller
Ushers: Larry Lubinski, Chuck Kraemer, Jim Bires
Sunday, 11:00 AM
Lectors: Sue Hollenbeck, Millie Hovde
Extraordinary Ministers: Terri Walling
Servers: Brooke Walling, Nathan Field
Greeters: Barb & Shannon Cowan, Jeanne Walsh
Musicians: Joyful Praise
Gift Bearers: St. Patrick’s School Children
Scrip Sellers: Amy Goodman, Jodi Field
Ushers: Terry Garrigan, Mary Ann Allaby, Jim Allaby, Steve Powers
10:30 AM Nursing Home Rosary:
Chitra Garrigan & Elaine Garrigan
A NEW WAY TO BUY SCRIP—ON LINE!
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Go to shopwithscrip.com
Click on “join a Scrip Program”
Enter our enrollment code #B5A8DB488898
Follow the instructions
You must pay with “Presto Pay”. You cannot use a credit
card to pay. You can print e-certificates immediately or
place an order to be picked up at the school.
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Ecumenical Choir Christmas Concert—Sunday, December 7th at 7 PM at St. Patrick’s— The 2014 Ecumenical
Choir will present “The Promise of Light”, A Christmas Musical by Joel Raney.
Blood Center of Wisconsin Blood Drive on Monday, December 8th from 9 AM—2 PM at Mile Bluff Medical Center.
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will be stopping in Mauston
again this year—Monday, December 8th at 4:15 PM! Come
out and enjoy some holiday cheer and support our local food
pantry.
Christmas Cookie Sale-- At all Masses on the weekend of
December 13 and 14. The price is $8.00 per 1 lb. package.
Proceeds will be used by the PCCW for the needs of the parish. Thank you for your support.
Knights of Columbus FREE Movie Night—Saturday, December 13th at 4 PM at the Elroy Theatre. This month’s
movie is “Beyond the Heavens” Appropriate for the whole
family. All are welcome!
Toys for Joy— Toys may be dropped off at the Hatch Public
Library, Mauston Area Chamber of Commerce or any area
church. Checks should be mailed to: Toys for Joy, PO Box
171, Mauston, WI 53948. If you know a family needing a little
help this year, please encourage them to sign up at the Community Sharing Pantry or the Hatch Public Library by December 2nd. If you are interested in helping with Toys for Joy,
volunteers are needed at the Mauston Armory to sort and
bundle toys on Monday, December 8th any time after 3:30
PM. Volunteers are also needed for toy distribution on Thursday, December 11 from 5:30 to 8:00 PM. Please call Joelle
Curran to volunteer—847-5113.
The Diocese of LaCrosse Pilgrimage for Life 2015 will be
taking busses to the March for Life in Washington DC. The
Pilgrimage busses will leave on January 20th 2015 and will
return to Wisconsin on January 24th, 2015. The cost is $330
per person. This year St Patrick’s parish would like to provide
the opportunity for any youth ages 13-17 to participate or if
you are any age and are interested in standing up for the
dignity of life at this extraordinary event please contact Karen
in the Religious Education office at 847-6054 by December
15th or for more information please visit the Youth Ministry
page
on
the
diocesan
website
at
www.dioceseoflacrosse.com .
Save the Date! The 2015 GALA will be on Saturday,
February 7th.
Don’t forget to check out the wide assortment of Gift Cards the Scrip Program has
displayed in the gathering area. What an
easy way to do your Christmas shopping!