Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday, July 9 (St. Augustine Zhao Rong) 7:30am - (SFX) U Leone McKenney Tuesday, July 10 7:30am - (SFX) U Wally ‘Fritz’ Ott (Anniversary) 8:30am - (SM) U Alton Van Rite Wednesday, July 11 (St. Benedict) 9:00am - (SFX) Gene Rameker Thursday, July 12 7:30am - (SFX) U Gordon P. Jameson 8:30am - (SM) U Alton Van Rite Friday, July 13 (St. Henry) 7:30am - (SFX) U Anna M. Riedi Saturday, July 14 4:00pm - (SFX) U Marion & Bill Van Rens 4:30pm - (SM) U Richard & Peter Martin and George, Nettie and Chester Peer Sunday, July 15 - Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00am - (SM) U Daniel Williquette 9:00am - (SFX) U Felix Treml 10:00am - (SM) U Jim & Jake Trachte 11:00am - (SFX) U Bernard Vogels Mass Schedule for July 14 & July 15 Fr. Getchel: St. Mary, 4:30pm Mass St. Francis, 9:00am & 11:00 am Masses Fr. Meaza: St. Francis, 4:00pm Mass St. Mary, 8:00am & 10:00am Masses ‘The Word Among Us’ Booklets New ‘Word Among Us’ booklets for July/August are available in the back of church. Suggested donation is $1. Feel free to pick one up as you leave church today. Parish News for the Upcoming Weekend Bulletin Please drop off your copy or contact the Parish Office by Tuesday noon. De Pere Christian Outreach $ale (located off 6th Street in West De Pere) 1/2 price “Christmas in July” Sale July 1 through July 31
Your Financial Stewardship Freely Receive...Freely Give... For the week ended 7/1/12:
Weekly Sacrificial Envelopes....................................$ 4,657.00 Offertory Collection..................................................$ 914.25 Offertory income needed to make budget thru 7/31/12........................................................... $ 35,000.00 Offertory Income - 7/1/11.........................................$ 4,657.00 Amount needed to make budget thru 7/31/12...........$ 30,343.00 There will be a second collection Saturday for Sarnelli House at the 4pm Mass.
July 8, 2012 The Sanctuary Candle in Church and at Xavier House will burn the week of July 8 - July 14 in memory of Gordon P. Jameson at the request of Dorothy Jameson and family.
Extend a Warm Welcome to our New Parishioners!
Myrl Clough Barbara Dorner Patricia Leptich
July Baptism Preparation Class The next preparation class for infant baptism will be Monday, July 23, 7:00pm. Parents are urged to attend this session early in their pregnancy when they have more time to reflect and prepare for their child’s baptism. Please call the Parish Office to sign up for class and to schedule your child’s baptism. Bathed in Grace...…Take the Plunge! The St. Francis/St. Mary Baptism Preparation Team is looking for 4 new couples to join their team to prepare parents that desire the Sacrament of Baptism for their child. This is a twice a year commitment where you choose the time and day. Interested couples are invited to an informational meeting and social on: Tuesday, August 21 at 7:00pm. Please call Jen at 337-6614 to RSVP or if you are interested. “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” An Advertising Opportunity Would you like to advertise your business with St. Francis? The St. Francis Parish bulletin is a great advertising opportunity and at the same time a great way to support your parish. On the reverse side of the bulletin are the current businesses that advertise with St. Francis. The price is reasonable and 500 bulletins are published weekly promoting your business. If you would like to advertise or for more information, please call Holly at the Parish Office, 336-1813.
Advertiser of the Week
BADGERLAND PRINTING,INC.
Kevin & Karla Kujava 337-0808 Fax: 337-0112 610 George Street De Pere, WI 54115 Please support our bulletin advertisers. They support the publishing of our bulletins and more.
St. Mary and St. Francis Xavier News “Back to School” Store, 2012 Contact - Cheryl Detrick, 338-0000 We are collecting items for the Back to School Store 2012. lThe store is a one-day event at Green Bay East High School where 1,600 school age children from lower income families can shop for a new set of clothes, shoes, school supplies, backpack and a book, all for FREE! Thanks to donations from people like you! lThis year, in addition to the school supplies, we are collecting children’s new socks and underwear as well. Please place your donations in the marked box located in the Gathering Area. The collection drive continues through July 31. lIf you would like to volunteer for a 3-hour shift on the day of the Back to School Store, August 8, please visit the online volunteer registration system at http://www.serviceleaguegb.org/btss.htm or call Cheryl Detrick. $crip Helpers Needed at St. Mary Contact - Sherry Kartz, 336-2838 With the help of volunteers the $crip table is open for sales after all Masses. We are in need of more volunteers to help after Mass so we can continue with this worthwhile fundraiser. The commitment would be approximately 1/2 hour after Mass once a month. Please consider volunteering! If you are interested, please contact Sherry Kartz. Notre Dame $avings Cards The Notre Dame Class of 2013 is selling $avings Cards for $10. This card provides discounts to local De Pere businesses, some up to 20% off purchases... PLUS the card is valid for a year. Proceeds support the 8th grade trip to Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya. Cards can be purchased at the scrip table after all Masses or in the Parish Offices.
Women’s Book Club The Handbook for Catholic Moms: Nurturing Your Heart, Mind, Body and Soul by Lisa M. Hendey, creator of CatholicMom.com. All women are welcome. Wednesday, August 22 at 6:30pm Fr. Dolski Center RSVP to:
[email protected] Drawing from the deep tradition of the Catholic faith, Lisa Hendey coaches Catholic moms in how to care for themselves - heart, mind, body and soul - so that they can better love and care for their families, their neighbors, and their Church. With warmth and wisdom, Hendey creates an environment where Catholic moms can reflect peacefully upon often-competitive topics like parenting style, types of schooling, and working outside the home. By sharing her own story, Hendey inspires readers to better balance their own needs with the demands of family life and faith commitment. Lisa shares stories from her personal life as a wife and mother, as well as stories contributed by Catholic moms and families from around the country.
Scripture Readings for the week of July 8, 2012 Monday: Hosea 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22/Matthew 9:18-26 Tuesday: Hosea 8:4-7, 11-13/Matthew 9:32-38 Wednesday: Hosea 10:1-3, 7-8, 12/Matthew 10:1-7 Thursday: Hosea 11:1-4, 8c-9/Matthew 10:7-15 Friday: Hosea 14:2-10/Matthew 10:16-23 Saturday: Isaiah 6:1-8/Matthew 10:24-33 Sunday: Amos 7:12-15/Ephesians 1:3-14 or 1:3-10 Mark 6:7-13 Religious Formation 2012 Mike Lotto, Director, ext. 210 Confirmation Celebration 2012: Mass will be on Saturday, September 8 for St. Francis and St. Mary Confirmands to celebrate Confirmation with Bishop Ricken at the 4:30pm Mass at St. Mary Church. Practice with sponsors will be the same day, beginning at 3:00pm in the church. VIRTUS Training Mike Lotto, ext. 210 Volunteers Working with Children: The Green Bay Diocese requires that any adult volunteer, where children are present, undergoes a background check and attends a session of Protecting God’s Children commonly called VIRTUS training. Mike Lotto will be facilitating the training session on Wednesday, July 25, 6:30pm at St. Mary Church. Please register on the internet at www.VIRTUS.org for this training or any one of the other training sessions being provided throughout the diocese.
Paul Todd Benefit Concert
to support De Pere Christian Outreach Food Pantry Featuring Paul Todd, Paul Todd Jr., Amy Kiedinger-Van Wyk, plus local guest performer Kevin Van Ess, Clarinetist! St. Mary Catholic Church (4805 Sportsman Drive, De Pere 337-2330) Friday, July 27, 7:00pm Tickets are $20 and are being sold in the back of church or in Parish Office.
Wednesday, July 11 - Sunday, July 15 Sunnyview Expo Center and Fairgrounds, Oshkosh, WI For tickets visit www.lifest.com: enter code: “DIOCESE” for $10 off ticket price!
July 13 - 15, 3035 O’Brien Rd., Baileys Harbor, WI It is a camping event, just like other family expeditions, but there will be Catholic musicians in concert, as well as authors, artists, and film makers to present their talents and talk about how their faith shines through their craft! For more information check out the website at: www. cyexpeditions.org/catholicfest.htm.