PRAYER & WORSHIP Mass of Anticipation: Saturday, 5:15 p.m. Sunday Mass: 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. (English); 5:00 p.m. (Spanish)

Daily Mass: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 7:00 a.m. School Mass: Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.

Communion Service: Thursday, 7:00 a.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Tuesday, 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

Reconciliation: Saturday, 4:00 p.m.; Sunday, 4:00 p.m. (Bilingual); or by appointment

Welcome to the faith community of

ST. FRANCIS DE SALES LAKE GENEVA, WISCONSIN

PARISH OFFICE Hours: Mondays, 10:00 a.m.—3:30 p.m.; Tuesdays—Thursdays, 7:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m.; Fridays, 7:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. Address: 148 W. Main Street, Lake Geneva, WI 53147 Phone: (262) 248-8524 Fax: (262) 248-5302 Parish Web Site: www.sfdslg.org

PARISH SCHOOL Address: 130 W. Main Street, Lake Geneva, WI 53147 Phone: (262) 248-2778 Fax: (262) 248-7860

We, the community of St. Francis de Sales Parish, seek to LIVE JESUS through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit by ministering to the needs of our brothers and sisters through Word, Worship, Education and Service.

December 21, 2014 Fourth Sunday of Advent

Annunciation, by Jacopo Bellini, 1444

COUNTING CONTRIBUTIONS 12/22—TEAM 1 12/29—TEAM 2 and TEAM 4 (Christmas and Sunday collection )

CARING FOR THE ALTAR 12/22-12/27—Environment Committee 12/29-1/3—Environment Committee

EARLY BULLETIN DEADLINES All articles for the Dec. 21 bulletin were due by noon on Tuesday, Dec. 9. All articles for the Dec. 28 bulletin were due by noon on Tuesday, Dec. 16. All articles for the Jan. 4 bulletin are due by noon on Monday, Dec. 22. All bulletin submissions must be emailed to rep@sfdslg.org or submitted in writing to the parish office. The normal deadline is at noon on Monday.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Tuesday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66 Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79 Thursday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Friday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Saturday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Ps 128:1-5 or Ps 105:1-6, 8-9; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or Hb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Lk 2:22-40 [22, 39-40]

MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY, Dec. 20, 2014 8:00 a.m. John Cyzak 5:15 p.m. Joseph Mungai

SUNDAY, Dec. 21, 2014 7:30 a.m. Henry and Eveline Zdanek, and Richard

and Arlene Zdanek 9:00 a.m. Henry Rodgers and Vincent 10:30 a.m. Don Comstock, Jr., and Bonny and Ryan

Franzene 5:00 p.m. All Parishioners (Spanish Mass)

MONDAY, Dec. 22, 2014 7:00 a.m. Rudy Rasin

TUESDAY, Dec. 23, 2014 7:00 a.m. Daniel Heffernan

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 24, 2014 4:00 p.m. Mel Tavera and Mary Dunlap 4:15 p.m. Mary Picchietti 10:00 p.m. Michael Hinzpeter 12:00 midnight Robert Schuerman (Spanish Mass)

THURSDAY, Dec. 25, 2014 8:00 a.m. Marie and Lawrence (Larry) Fait 10:00 a.m. Thomas Bulla FRIDAY, Dec. 26, 2014 7:00 a.m. Special Intentions of the Healing Ministry

SATURDAY, Dec. 27, 2014 8:00 a.m. Comminion Service 5:15 p.m. Richard Folman

SUNDAY, Dec. 28, 2014 7:30 a.m. Tony and Mary Stec 9:00 a.m. Peter Petrouski 10:30 a.m. John Finnerty and Kathleen Finnerty 5:00 p.m. All Parishioners (Spanish Mass)

CHRISTMAS MEMORIALS

As we end a month of remembering those who have gone before us in faith, another opportunity to remember our loved ones appears. During the seasons of Advent and Christmas, many of us are reminded of those who are no longer with us. If you would like to remember a loved one this Christmas Season, please consider offering a Memorial in their honor. Your donation will go toward the cost of our seasonal church decorations. If you would like to remember your loved ones, please complete the form below and return it to the parish office, along with your donation, no later than Monday, Dec. 22. THANK YOU!! The names of those remembered will be published in a special bulletin in the beginning of January.

Yes, I wish to make a Christmas Memorial Donation in memory of: ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ Donation offered by: ______________________________________________________________________________________

PLEASE PRAY FOR… The following parishioners are ill and would like to be remembered in your prayers:

Lily Carol Peck Margaret Curin Theresa Henderson Bob Volp Nicholas Elliot Marge Leahy Mark Hogan Bob Nordhaus Neil Underhill Eric Gefvert Joan Roell Robert Hansen Anthony Ascolani Tammy Irwin John Vita Chuck Dunlap Karen Hess Kelly Hughbanks Peter Barden Bertha Mikrut William Kristen Olson Ben Lambert James Smith Barbara Quincannon Bormes

Wayne Rogers Kathy Gutkowski Marilyn Amundson Janette Dunlap Nathan Rittenbacher Paul Hainstock Ed Cox Eleanor Gorski Mary Brown Chris Sova Craig Olson Lisa Amburgey Hailey Hand Carson Tess Adams Hailey Hand Scottie Melancon A.J. Aaron Johnston Rama Quigley Frank Spavone Diane Ponzo Peter Faust Frances Hennessy Ann Lee Katherine Evelyn Pucala

IN OUR PRAYERS... Heavenly Father, we ask you to watch over and protect our servicemen and women in harm's way, especially Christopher Bulla, United States Air Force.

PRAYER LIST UPDATE We are updating the prayer list of those who are sick. If you would like your name or the name of a loved one to remain on the list, please contact the parish office by Jan. 1 at rep@sfdslg.org or (262) 248-8524.

ADVENT RECONCILIATION Individual confessions will be available on Monday, Dec. 22, from noon to 1:00 p.m., and on Tuesday, Dec. 23, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

THE WEEK AHEAD: DEC. 21-28 Sun – Tamale Sale After Masses 6:30 Confirmation Class Mon – 12:00-1:00 Confessions 3:00 Church Decorating 7:00 Men’s Prayer Group Tues – NO ADORATION 5:00-7:00 Confessions 7:00 Chorale Wed – Christmas Eve Thurs – Christmas Blessings! Fri – 6:00 Emmaus Women Sat – 9:30 AA 7:00 Emmaus Men Sun –

CHRISTMAS SEASON HOLY DAYS Mass will be held at the following times: Wednesday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) 4:00 p.m. Children’s Christmas Choir (in the church) 4:15 p.m. (in the parish center) 10:00 p.m. Chorale (9:15 p.m. Prelude) 12:00 midnight (Spanish Mass) Thursday, Dec. 25 (Christmas) 8:00 a.m. Contemporary Choir 10:00 a.m. Chorale Wednesday, Dec. 31 (Vigil of the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God) 4:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. (Spanish Mass) Thursday, Jan. 1 (Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God) 9:00 a.m.

CHRISTMAS TV MASS Christmas Mass on TV will bring the joyful celebration of our Lord’s Nativity into homes, healthcare settings and other places. Please invite homebound loved ones to join in the Heart of the Nation Catholic TV Mass on Christmas Day at 7:00 a.m. on WCGV channel 24 or WITI Fox6. The Christmas Scripture readings, traditional hymns, and the inspiring surroundings of an 1800’s chapel will give TV Mass viewers the gift of rejoicing in the meaning and blessings of Christmas.

DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS Help is needed prepare our church for Christmas on Monday, Dec. 22, at 3 p.m. It will take approximately six hours to decorate that day, so bring your friends to help! Men are needed on Sunday, Dec. 21, to bring up the trees from the basement and to begin assembling them. Please call the parish office at (262) 248-8524 or email parish@sfdslg.org if you can help.

TWO BIG THANK YOUS! Thank you to Pam Lenon of Gardenscapes, for once again donating the plants and upkeep of the gardens throughout the year! The crew of Gardenscapes does a wonderful job providing beauty to the grounds of our parish. We wish to also thank Dan and Sandy Derrick of Derrick Funeral Home for their generosity in providing our 2015 calendars. The calendars are available at the church entrances. We are so fortunate to have such generous people as part of our St. Francis de Sales Community!

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK… Dear Parishioners, “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light…For a child is born to us, a son is given to us; upon his shoulder dominion rests. They name him Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero, Father-Forever, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:1; 5) Isaiah prophesied about the coming of the Messiah, and this prophecy is fulfilled in Jesus, the Son of Mary, born in Bethlehem. What wonders this child will work! As Wonder-Counselor, he will guide his people along the right paths. As God-Hero, he will do battle with the powers of evil. As Father-Forever, he will provide for all those entrusted to him. As Prince of Peace he will establish and safeguard wholeness and harmony in all of creation. The birth of Christ in Bethlehem brings light into the darkness of our troubled world. With a Child to lead us, we face our struggles with renewed hope. May the Prince of Peace bring healing and peace into our lives! A Blessed Christmas to you and yours! God’s Blessings, Fr. Jim Schuerman

Queridos miembros de la Parroquia de San Francisco de Sales: “El Pueblo de los que caminen en la noche, divisaron una luz grande…Porque un niño ha nacido, un hijo se nos ha dado; se le pone en el hombro el distintivo del rey y proclaman su nombre: ‘Este es el Consejero admirable, el Héroe divino, el Padre que no muere, el Príncipe de la paz.’” (Isaías 9,1; 5) Isaías profetizó de la futura venida del Mesías, y esta profecía se realiza en Jesús, el Hijo de María, nacido en Belén. El niño hará grandes cosas. Como Consejero admirable, guiará a su pueblo en caminos rectos. Como Héroe divino, hará batalla contra el mal. Como Padre que no muere, proveerá para los suyos. Como Príncipe de la paz, establecerá y guardará la armonía entre toda la creación. El nacimiento de Cristo en Belén ilumina las tinieblas de este mundo. Con un Niño para guiarnos, podemos seguir luchando con esperanza. ¡Que el Príncipe de la Paz nos de alegría y paz! ¡Feliz Navidad! ¡Que Dios los bendiga! Padre Jim Schuerman

WANTED: A FEW GOOD MEN Walworth County Men’s Shelter will be at the Chapel on the Hill for one week in December and again for a week in January, as well as a week in February. St. Francis de Sales partners with the Chapel on the Hill to provide several suppers, groceries and overnight chaperones. The December week begins Dec. 21 and includes Christmas. What a wonderful Advent opportunity to offer shelter to those without a home of their own. Could several men of the parish cover one night as chaperones together? That’s the greatest need. The chaperones sleep in a separate room. A chaperone partner will be provided if needed. Please give this prayerful thought. Interested? Call the Chapel on the Hill at (262) 245-9122. “Whatever you do for the least of my brethren, you do unto Me.” What a Christmas present for Our Lord. —Submitted by the Human Concerns Committee

YOU HAVE FAMILY IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC For more than 30 years, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and the parish of La Sagrada Familia have been united at the heart. You can help our brothers and sisters. A $25 gift provides one month of food and education for a child; $125 provides a micro-loan to start a small business. Make your gift at worldmissions.archmildonate.org. And you’re invited to visit the parish, to experience the faith, joy and friendship of this special bond for yourself! Learn more today. Help your family today! There will be a second collection to benefit La Sagrada Familia the weekend of Dec. 20/21.

SHEPHERDS OF CHRIST PRAYER GROUP During the Christmas Season, we invite you to pray this prayer from our prayer manual for all members of the human family. Heavenly Father, we ask Your blessings on all Your children the world over. Attend to all their needs. We ask Your special assistance for all those marginalized people, all those who are so neglected and forgotten. United with our Mother Mary, we make this petition to You through Jesus and in the Holy Spirit. Our group will meet again in January.

CHILI’S GIVE BACK PROGRAM – 8TH GRADE FUNDRAISER In the racks at the church entrances, you will find a voucher for the Chili’s “Give Back” program to benefit the participants of the 8th grade class trip to Washington, D.C. The details of the program are as follows: When an order is placed at Chili’s (dine-in or carryout), the customer must present their SFDS voucher. Fifteen percent of the total bill will benefit the Washington, D.C., fundraising efforts. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Chris Hicks at (262) 903-0937.

S T E U B E N V I L L E Y O U T H CONFERENCE Signup for the Steubenville Youth Conference has been extended to Jan. 18. The tentative date for the trip is July 10-12, 2015. All incoming freshman-seniors for the 2015/2016 school year are invited to go. High School Seniors graduating in May 2015 are encouraged to attend as well. While they will be considered participants at the conference, they also will have a leadership role during this trip. All those who are interested contact Katie at dre@sfdslg.org or (262) 248-8526.

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS FROM OUR SEMINARIAN Peace of Christ! I want to wish you a Merry Christmas and I hope all is well. Please know of my thoughts and prayers, and I already look forward to returning for another summer internship at St. Francis next year. Here in Rome, classes continue to go well and I have enjoyed the opportunity to give several “practice homilies” as part of our priestly formation program. If there is ever any way I could pray for you, or be of any other help, please don’t hesitate to be in touch via e-mail: jbaumgardner@pnac.org. Have a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thanks and God Bless, John Baumgardner, Seminarian

2014 SFDS PARISH CENSUS We’re taking a parish-wide census to update our database. Whether you are a fulltime or seasonal parishioner, we welcome you as a member! Please return your form (and the Time and Talent survey) by Dec. 30 via mail or by dropping it off at church. If you need a form, there are some by the parish entrances, or you can stop by the office. Thanks to all of you who have already participated!

HELP FOR THE HOLIDAYS There are envelopes at the entrances to the church as well as in the office for special giving for Christmas. All donations are kept local to help out our local citizens in need. May God Bless You for your continued generosity. —Human Concerns Committee

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PASTORAL STAFF Pastor Fr. Jim Schuerman (parish@sfdslg.org) (262) 248-8524

Weekend Presider Fr. Tom Fait (262) 248-8524

Parish Secretary Judie Weeks (parish@sfdslg.org) (262) 248-8524

Director of Liturgy & Music Michael Deane (liturgy@sfdslg.org) (262) 248-1680

Director of Religious Education Katie Ploch (dre@sfdslg.org) (262) 248-8526

School Principal Eric Gallagher (ericgallagher@sfdslg.org) (262) 248-2778

Seminarian Intern John Baumgardner (jbaumgardner@pnac.org)

PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS Michelle Oberholtzer (mconowgo@yahoo.com) (262) 325-4066 Troy Weis (weistj@hotmail.com) (262) 723-5663 Maureen Redmer (memauly@hotmail.com) (262) 249-0424 Daniel von Rabenau (dvon@talcott.com) (773) 203-3801 Millie McCormick (milliemack632@gmail.com) (630) 310-4703 Jesus Vargas (Vargas0597@gmail.com) (847) 302-7747 Kathleen Dobbler (dobblerbld@aol.com) (262) 758-7949 Mary Ferrini (toxotes17@yahoo.com) (262) 729-0900 Lois Maywald (allomay@charter.net) (262) 279-5733 Greg Desecki (gdad5121@yahoo.com) (262) 279-0959 AnneMarie Janikowski (annejanikowski@yahoo.com) (262) 215-8889 Martha Cucco (marthacucco@aol.com) (262) 949-4493

PARISH TRUSTEES Daryl Braun (dbraun55@charter.net) (262) 249-9590 Bill Ring (bring@dalcometals.com) (262) 248-4308

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Immediately after the engagement and before any date is set for the wedding, the couple is asked to make an appointment with the priest. Six months is the normal time required for preparation. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Please call the parish office at (262) 248-8524 for Baptismal preparation/registration. SPANISH CELEBRATIONS Bautismos en Espanol: Para bautismos en Espanol por favor comuniquese con Esmeralda Perez Sanchez: (262) 295-8419. Platicas bautismales: Cada cuarto sabado del mes. Quinceaneras, presentaciones y bodas: Comuniquese con Antonia Mata: 262-248-2627 Follow us on Twitter: sfdslgparish