313 E. WALL S TREET • JANESVILLE, WISCO NSI N 53545 -3047

June 11, 2017 • The Most Holy Trinity

Rectory 313 E. Wall Street Janesville, WI 53545-3047 Phone ...............................(608) 752-7861 Father Rob Butz ……. (608) 620-9910 Fax .....................................(608) 758-0720 Website.............. www.nativitymary.org Pastor ............................. Rev. Robert Butz Email: pastor@nativitymary.org

Dir. of Liturgy ........................... Bob Craig Email: liturgy@nativitymary.org Coord. Religious Ed ...Kathy Hookham Email: re@nativitymary.org Business Manager ..............Kathy Fisher Email: kfisher@nativitymary.org Parish Secretary ..……....Sharlet Collins Email: psec@nativitymary.org

St. Mary School 307 E. Wall Street Janesville, WI 53545-3047 Phone ...............................(608) 754-5221 Principal ............ Steven Castrogiovanni Secretary ………………...Sue Vodak & Sue Dickman

Religious Education Phone ...............................(608) 752-7861

Prayer Network Mary Ann Venable…..(608) 754-5284 Edna Thorp…………….(608) 752-5559

Nativity of Mary ................ Sat. 4:30 pm Sun. 8:30 & 10:30 am

St. Patrick ............................. Sat. 4:00 pm

St. John Vianney ............... Sat. 5:00 pm Sun. 8:15 & 9:45 am

St. William ........................... Sat. 4:00 pm Sun. 8:00 & 10:30 am

St. Mary - Milton ............... Sat. 4:00 pm Sun. 9:00 am

Nourished by the Eucharist and guided by the Holy Spirit, we proclaim the Gospel as good stewards, sharing God’s love. -Mission Statement

Nativity Mary of

News & Notes School News

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Money Matters Money Counts for 2016-2017

Received Budgeted Variance

Week 49

6-4-2017 $15,115.51 15,887.59 -772.08

YTD $603,284.02 666,912.73 -63,628.71

St. Mary School

From the desk of Father Rob …….

Edwin Robert Dospoy Son of Kevin and Catherine

June 4, 2017

A Change in School Principals: Mr. Steve Castrogiovanni, our current school principal, will be leaving St. Mary’s at the end of the month. After leading the school for 3 years, Mr. Castrogiovanni will begin his new position at Blessed Sacrament School in Madison. Starting in July, he will be their new principal. During his time here, he has provided good leadership and our school enrollment has increased to 135 students.

Replacing Mr. Castrogiovanni will be Mr. Matthew Parish. Matthew is originally from Wyoming but has been in Wisconsin for some time. This will be his first time as a principal. Matthew is very excited to be part of our St. Mary’s family. He brings much energy, enthusiasm, and other gifts to the table. He will begin his position on the 1st of July. I thank both of these men for their service to our parish.

Incense News: Last week, we celebrated Pentecost, which was the end of the Easter season. We are officially in the season of Ordinary Time. During Ordinary Time, incense is never used. All three Masses are “smoke free” during this season. The incense will return in Advent.

Housekeeping Position Open: We are looking for a person to perform cleaning duties in the Church, the Nativity House, and Rectory. It is a part-time position, approximately 8-10 hours a week. If interested and for more information, please contact Fr. Rob at the Parish Office.

Have a blessed week!

SCRIP REMINDER

SCRIP puts your regular shopping dollars to work supporting your parish and school with over fifty retailers ….. grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants, department stores, hardware stores, movie theaters, spas and more!

SCRIP cards are available for purchase after Mass twice per month. Next, the weekend of June 17th/18th.

You can purchase SCRIP at the rectory during the summer months (beginning June 12th) Monday through Thursday from 9 AM to 3 PM.

Please call 752-7861 before coming by to be sure someone is available to help you.

THANK YOU!!!

Our liturgies have always been noted for the fine music which

enriches our celebration. This could not be without the

dedicated and faithful service provided by the members of

our choirs, our cantors and our accompanists.

A big Thank You to all those involved with this important

ministry. The time you spend in rehearsal and at Mass are

truly a blessing to us.

The Sunday choirs will be on their summer hiatus. If you

would like to join them when they begin again in the fall,

please call the rectory.

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The Most Holy Trinity

God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him. - Jn 3:16-17 ************************************************************** The Most Holy Trinity "God so loved the world that he gave his only Son." We are used to this profound idea, so used to it that we often glaze over the incredible reality: God the Father has a Son who became man and dwelt among us! Too often we blithely make the sign of the cross in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, without realizing what a radical theology we are announcing. Only Christianity proclaims a triune God. Only Christianity professes that we have one God in three divine persons. Only Christianity declares that the very nature of God is to be relational and literally "personal." Why does this matter? Because we are made in God's image, as the opening chapters of Genesis tell us. We, therefore, are made in the image of this Trinitarian God who is love. We are built to be like this God! Just as God the Father loves God the Son and God the Holy Spirit, we too are called to love one another. In fact, we are not fulfilling our nature and design when we don't. And just as God loved the world (that is, us!) so too we are called to love him in return. We don't have to embrace this image in which we were made, of course. God gave us freedom so that our love can be real, but this means our choices really matter. We can decide not to reflect God's interpersonal love in the world. We can opt not to return the love that God pours out to each of us. But this can only lead to disappointment in the end. After all, God sent his Son so that "everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life." Ultimately, this means spending eternity in the Trinitarian embrace of love. So why not start now?

Scripture Focus on Faith

Would You Like A Pastoral Visit?

REMINDER: If you, a family member or someone you know

is confined or hospitalized and would benefit from a pastoral

visit, please contact your parish office and let them know.

Staff does not always know of hospital admissions for a

variety of reasons and often has no way of knowing of other

situations in which a parish contact would be beneficial.

Readings for Sunday, June 11, 2017 The Most Holy Trinity Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9 / 2 Cor 13:11-13 / Jn 3:16-18

Readings for Next Sunday, June 18, 2017 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a / 1 Cor 10:16-17 / Jn 6:51-58

Please Pray For Our Parishioners:

Barbara Allen, Bill, Bill Bever, Noah Cotter,

Alice Figi, Linda Fredell, LeeAnn Gilligan, Gerri,

Jackie H., Geraldine Hilt, Paul Holznecht, Alice

Jensen, Ellen Kotche, Nancy McCann,

John (Floyd) McNally, Shirley R.,

Madelynn Schieve, Colleen Schroeder,

Richard Schuler, Kelly Dooley Trewartha,

Peter Weirich, Lola Williams, Avalon Widner,

Lucille Willegal

Traveling Chalice

Full Year of Prayer Planned

This week the Traveling Chalice will be hosted by

Jennifer Nelson.

Any questions regarding our Traveling Chalice program may be

directed to: Colleen at 868-6386 OR irishcatholic56@gmail.com.

Sacraments

Anointing of the Sick:

Infant Baptism: Registered members of the parish are welcome to arrange for their baby’s baptism by signing up for the necessary preparation program for parents.

RCIA Please call anytime if you would like to discuss Catholicism and see how joining the Church may offer you a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.

Catholic Women’s Club Contact Jennifer McBride at 741-8909 or Beth Konkol at 754-1304 for more information.

Knights of Columbus Meetings held 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm. Contact Greg Kraft at 754-5615 for more information.

Bulletin Deadline Mondays at 12:00 noon. Please contact the Rectory at 752-7861.

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Texas Roadhouse in Janesville would like to invite you in every Sunday for a special offer. Present a copy of the church bulletin to your server. 10% of your bill will be donated to Nativity of Mary!

What’s Happening

The slower pace of summer is a welcome change, and these more peaceful days invite us to step back, take a deep breath, savor the moment, and take time for reflection. Taize’ Prayer does much the same thing throughout the year, inviting us once each month, to simply be in God’s presence for about three-quarters of an hour. Once again, we will gather in a candle-lit place of peace, to open ourselves to the presence of the Holy Spirit, to sing simple and beautiful music, to hear God’s Word in scripture—and in silence, to listen for God’s voice in our hearts. Come to St. Mary’s on Monday June 12 at 7:00 PM for a peaceful and enriching prayer experience.

Taize’ Prayer St. Francis Solanus Indian Mission

If anyone will be visiting the Hayward area this summer and has room in their vehicle, we have items that could be dropped off at St. Francis Solanus, our sister parish in Stone Lake just south of Hayward.

We have a lot of children's books, some school supplies and winter clothing to go up. Anything that you could take would be appreciated!

We will continue to collect school supplies and winter clothing. Thanks to all who have given already and those who have taken things up!

Dan and Judy Ansier 752-6575 or jdansier@icloud.com

Thank You from Blest Art

On behalf of the Palestinian Christian families in the Bethlehem area, the entire staff at Blest Art wish to express our sincere appreciation for your support. Our total sales from our visit to your parish were $3809.96.

We are grateful for your understanding, interest and especially for your kind hospitality during our visit with you. May the Lord Jesus Bless you all and give you strength.

ww.BlestArt.org

What’s Happening

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The Knights of Columbus Breakfast will resume in September. Enjoy your summer!

CARDINAL RAYMOND LEO BURKE TO SPEAK AT CRISTIADA CONFERENCE AT SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE, LA CROSSE, WI JULY 21 & 22, 2017

The Queen of the Americas Guild, along with the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is pleased to announce a 2-day conference at the Shrine July 21 & 22. The theme of this year’s conference is "Cristiada – The Victory of Christ the King Through the Intercession of His Virgin Mother of Guadalupe”.

Highlights of the conference will include Mass and dinner with keynote speaker His Eminence Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke, Cardinal Patron of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta and founder of the Shrine. Others on the panel of presenters will include Bishop Arturo Cepeda of the Archdiocese of Detroit, Pro-Life advocate, actor and singer, Eduardo Verastegui, Christopher Check, President of Catholic Answers, and Grammy nominated Catholic singer - songwriter Marty Rotella.

The conference will be an excellent opportunity to enhance your faith and learn more about the Cristero War, the impact it had on our religious freedoms, and how it relates to religious persecution today. In addition to informational speakers, the schedule will include Mass each day, group rosary prayer, and time for personal reflection. A Spanish module featuring Eduardo Verastegui will also be offered.

A hotel and conference package will be available. Space will

be limited and area hotel rooms will be in short supply.

Make your reservations now! For further information, call

the Queen of the Americas Guild at 630-584-1822 or register

online at www.queenoftheamericasguild.org.

The weekend of June 17/18, the combined Knights of Columbus councils of St. Mary’s and St. Pat’s will be searching for new members in a membership drive at St. Patrick Church.

You know that the KC supports our parish with the Free Throw contest, art contests and several other youth activities. You know that the KC holds our monthly breakfast with proceeds supporting our parish and our seminarians in training. You know that the KC supports our parish with activities such as maintaining the nativity set, assisting in Masses with ushering, lecturing and helping to serve the church. You know that the KC offers excellent life insurance to our members in one of the nation’s largest and most respected companies. You know that the KC supports our community with activities such as our annual Tootsie Roll effort, ECHO activities and food drives. You know that the KC enjoys fellowship and brotherhood with social events such as our annual Snapper game and Holiday parties. But…. Did you know that we need your help?

Your parish KC serves the church in many ways and we need new members to help us complete our mission. With your busy, busy life, you do not have time, you say? The KC only requires 24 hours per year of your time, helping with activities that are rewarding to you. Please take a moment to discuss your interests with some of our members, and find out if we can help each other.

If supporting our Councils, the Community, our Church, our Youth, Family and Culture of Life sound like something that you might be interested in and you are a Catholic gentleman over 18 years old, please contact us to discuss membership. Greg Kraft, Grand Knight at Council 10363 (608) 754-5615 or Greg Bergenske, Grand Knight at Council 596 (608) 754-0985.

Fans are needed to give relief to those in need. Please drop off fans at ECHO, 65 S. High Street in Janesville.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Mass Intentions = Living Sunday, June 11 8:30 AM Charlotte Zillmer 10:30 AM Parishioners of Nativity of Mary Monday, June 12 No Mass Tuesday, June 13 12:10 PM Wednesday, June 14 8:15 AM Thursday, June 15 8:15 AM Friday, June 16 8:15 AM Felisa Booc Saturday, June 17 4:30 PM Dave Wanninger Sunday, June 18 8:30 AM Parishioners of Nativity of Mary 10:30 AM Howard Liston

ALL ACTIVITIES ARE OPEN TO MEMBERS

OF ANY PARISH IN THE CLUSTER

June 12 11:00 AM Centering Prayer, Nativity House June 12 Noon-5 PM Red Cross Blood Drive, St. John Vianney, Marian Hall 1-800-RED CROSS June 12 7:00 PM Taize’ Prayer, Nativity of Mary, Church June 13 10:30 AM Faith Sharing Group, Nativity of Mary, Nativity House June 13 Noon-5 PM Adoration, St. William, Benediction at 5:00 PM June 13 6-7 PM Adoration, St. John Vianney June 14 9:00 AM Women’s Scripture Study, St. John Vianney, Marian Hall June 15 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Adoration, St. Patrick June 16 8:45-9:45 AM Adoration, Nativity of Mary June 16 9:00 AM-Noon Adoration, St. John Vianney June 17 5-7 PM Bingo, St. Patrick June 17-18 Monthly Blood Pressure Screening, St. John Vianney after Mass

Cluster Corner

Sunday, June 11-Sunday, June 18 GIFTS Men’s Shelter, Nativity House Monday, June 12 11:00 Centering Prayer, Nativity House 7:00 PM Taize’ Prayer, Church Tuesday, June 13 10:30 AM Faith Sharing Group, Nativity House 5:00-6:00 PM Reconciliation, Church Friday, June 16 8:45 AM Holy Hour (Adoration) Saturday, June 17 9:30-10:30 AM Reconciliation, Church

Monday 6/12

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 6/18

Nativity of Mary 12:10 pm 8:15 am 8:15 am 8:15 am 4:30 pm 8:30 & 10:30 am

St. John Vianney 5:15 pm 8:15 am 8:15 am

8:15 am 5:00 pm 8:15 & 9:45 am

St. Patrick 5:15 pm 8:00 am

8:00 am 8:00 am 4:00 pm 7:30 & 10:00 am

5:00 pm en

Español

St. William 5:15 pm 7:30 am 7:30 am 7:30 am 8:00 am 4:00 pm

8:00 & 10:30 am

St. Mary’s Hospital –Jsvl.

2:00 pm

St. Elizabeth Nursing Home 3:30 pm 7:00 am 7:00 am 7:00 am 7:00 am 9:15 am

St. Elizabeth Manor-Footville 9:15 am 9:15 am 9:15 am 9:15 am 9:15 am 11:00 am

Parish Event Calendar