December 22, 2019 Fourth Sunday of Advent

Parish Office & Rectory: 715-454-6431

Office Hours Monday - Wednesday & Friday 8:30 am - noon

Office Closed January 1 - January 12

Parish Social Hall & CCD & Fax: 715-454-6432

E-mail: stjosephchurchgalloway@gmail.com

Website: www.stjosephgalloway.com

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Mission Statement Baptized in Christ Jesus and nourished by his Word and

Sacrament we strive to live our daily lives in love and service

to God and neighbor.

Pastor: Fr. Augustine Bentil

Staff:

Sister Mary Ellen Diermeier

Pat Kulas, Secretary

Mary Uttecht, DRE

Mass Times St. Joseph, Galloway

Saturday 6:00 pm

Sunday 8:30 am

St. Ladislaus, Bevent Saturday 4:00 pm

Sunday 10:10 am

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 5:35-5:55 pm

Sunday 8:00-8:20 am

Mark your Calendars!

December: Tue. 24 - Christmas Eve Mass 6 pm with program starting at 5:30 pm Wed. 25 - Christmas Day Mass 8:30 am Sun. 29 - CCD Classes 8:30 am Mass Grades Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Coffee & Donuts after 8:30 Mass

January: Wed. 1 - New Year’s Day Mass 8:30 am Wed. 15 - CCD Classes Resume 6:15 pm Wed. 22 - CCD 6:15 pm 2nd grade parents meeting 6:15 pm Sun. 26 - CCD Classes 8:30 am Mass Grades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Coffee & Donuts after 8:30 Mass

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Christmas Eve Masses - December 24

St. Ladislaus, Bevent 4:00 pm

St. Joseph, Galloway 6:00 pm

Christmas Program will start at 5:30 pm

Christmas Day Masses – December 25

St. Joseph, Galloway 8:30 am

St. Ladislaus, Bevent 10:10 am

New Year’s Day Masses – January 1

St. Joseph, Galloway 8:30 am

St. Ladislaus, Bevent 10:10 am

Mass on New Year’s Day is good way to start your New Year.

Come celebrate the Feast of Mary, Mother of God.

Liturgies of the Week Tuesday, Dec 24 - Vigil: Nativity of the Lord

6 pm - Ray and Eleanor Kosobucki by Marion Lorbiecki

Wednesday, Dec 25 - Nativity of the Lord

8:30 am - Shirley Schulist by Mike & Pam Kohl Family Saturday, Dec. 28 - Vigil: Holy Family of Jesus

6:00 pm - Delbert Anderson by Steve & Pat Kulas

Sunday, Dec. 29 -Holy Family Jesus, Mary & Joseph

8:30 am - Adam Jurgella; Emil & Helen Pochinski; Clark Duerr; Hubert Pochinski; by Evelyn Jurgella

Rosary prayed 1/2 hour before every Mass

Just a reminder: If you want credit for 2019 please have your contributions into the parish no later than December 31, 2019. According to the IRS regulations, any contributions received after Dec 31 must be applied to your 2020 contributions.

Gifts to Our Lord (Dec. 7-8 )

Adult Tithing ................................................................ $3033.92

Youth Envelopes ................................................................ 44.50

Offertory Gifts .................................................................. 289.00

Religious Retirement ........................................................ 194.00

Christmas Adult Envelopes................................................. 15.00

Christmas Flowers ............................................................ 301.00

Immaculate Conception Envelopes ................................... 230.00

Building Improvement Fund ............................................... 45.00

Total ............................................................................. $4152.42

CCD CLASSES - Wednesdays at 6:15 pm

December 29 - Grades Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd grades and their families are asked to attend the 8:30 am Mass, sit together and participate as a group. Coffee and donuts social after mass.

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LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

December 24 - 25

Tuesday 6:00 pm Wednesday 8:30 am

Word

Dennis Goretski C/R Jim Martin

Mary Uttecht

Eucharist

Jeff Uttecht B of C Pat Kulas

Micki Anderson BL of C Cliff Groshek

Linda Wierzba BL of C Donna Kezeske

Altar

Drayden Kersten Lia Kezeske

Brennen Bushman Colton Kaminski

Hospitality

Ralph Goretski Lisa Schulist

Aiden Bushman Larry Schulist

Mike Zdroik Nick Schulist

Music

Crystal Bushman Brenda Flees

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

December 28 - 29

Saturday 6:00 pm Sunday 8:30 am

Word

Georgia Link C/R Renee Groshek

Pam Kohl

Eucharist

Tracy Stalter B of C Joe Bushman

Ron Knitter BL of C Ernie Bushman

Mary Uttecht BL of C Dustin Kostuch

Altar

Hailey Kruzicki Kiya Kersten

Andy Wierzba Sami Kaminski

Hospitality

Fred Groshek Marvin Meronk

John Wierzba Marvin Jr Meronk

Ray Biadasz

Music

Brenda Flees Crystal Bushman

Rosary

Mary Uttecht Joyful Joe Bushman

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God with Us – Merry Christmas

I. Thomas Merton (1915-1968), a Cistercian (Trappist) Monk writes: The mystery of Christ already present and working in our midst for our salvation “can only be known by those who enter into it…. - And we all have entered into that mystery at Christmas. - Today we once again experience the wonder of Mary, Joseph and the Shepherds as they contemplate the new born in a manger: Jesus, the Savior. - The power of this child, Son of God and Son of Mary is the Power of Love. It is the power that gives new birth, forgives sin, reconciles enemies and transforms evil into good. It is the Power of God. - We all have shared in that power this Christmas. - That gives reason to the Joy that beams on the faces of young and old, infant and child. - At this joyful time, we are called to contemplate the child Jesus, who gives hope once again to every person on the face of the earth. - May each one of us experience and live in the Hope that Jesus’ birth at Christmas 2019 brings. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

II. On Christmas Day I’ll travel to Ghana to visit once again my family, parents, John & Grace Bentil, a brother and four sisters, among the five siblings, giving me the joy of having twelve nephews and nieces. They “heckle” and surround me a lot when at home, with some calling me “Fr.,” “Uncle Fr.,” “Uncle Kofi” and now my dad always calls me “Fr. Gus” (he ain’t a Wisconsinite) while mom calls me only “Fr.”

III. Highlights of my trip 1. December 28, 2019 - Preside over wedding for my 2nd oldest nephew, Prince Michael (son of sister after me, Martha) at Sacred Heart Church, Kojokrom. - This day also happens to be my father’s 81st birthday (little party for him – “Old John”) 2. January 3, 2020 - My home parish, Sacred Heart, my family, friends and myself will gladly welcome 6 parishioners from our two parishes to Ghana: Mary Uttecht, Pat Kulas, Ron Knitter and Joe Bushman (St. Joseph, Galloway) and Derrick & Tammy Bushman (St. Ladislaus, Bevent). - Purpose: First to witness my anniversary celebration in Ghana. Second to physically see the church built in my hometown, largely by the kindness of some parishioners and families, last two soup suppers from Bevent, last two Good Friday offerings from Galloway, PCCW 2018 Mother’s Day Rose Sales, individual donations and my personal giving.

Fr. Gus’ Corner (corner continued)

- Also opportunity to see my family, my Bishop and Msgr. Francis (Vicar General of my Diocese, who used to be Chancellor of La Crosse Diocese a few years ago and has since returned home). - The Galloway and Bevent group will also enjoy some beach fun and get to see castles along our coasts, where slave trade took place in history. - I also want them to visit the seminary where I was trained for 7 years, St. Peter’s College Seminary. My year mate of 1994, Rev. Dr. Robert Snyper has been the Rector there since 2010.

IV. January 5, 2020 (Epiphany) - My 25th Priestly Anniversary Celebration with my home parish, family and friends at the church, Sacred Heart, Kojokrom.

V. APPRECIATION - Sister Mary Ellen: my sincerest Thank you, for our collaborative ministry and your help in many ways. - Last but not the least, grateful to you for your kindness and well wishes and cards during this Christmas for me and Sister Mary Ellen.

MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS IN MEMORY OF…

Alex & Eleanor Brzezinski Donald Filtz Henry Filtz, Sr. Kathy Filtz Anna & Peter Wierzba Andrew Wierzba Jr. Kevin Wierzba Sandra Wierzba Andrew Wierzba Sr. David Wierzba Jake & Victoria Biadasz Adam Jurgella Leo & Elizabeth Mlodik Ed Mlodik Bonnie & Bill Paar Ray & Regina Groshek Ray & Bernice Rogoski Richard Domask Frank Flees Louis & Jean Wanta Caroline Kraetsch Tony Kurszewski Steve & Laura Haka Paul & Thersa Esker Dad & Mom Uncles Glenn & Leo Grandma & Grandpa Bear Philip & Kathrine Grzywacz Millie Lipski Alvina & John Krzyzanek Alois & Lucille Schalber Feliz & Martha Trzebiatowski Dave & Dorothy Ashenbrenner

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