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1 Welcome to the faith community of ST. FRANCIS DE SALES LAKE GENEVA, WISCONSIN November 13, rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 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. 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. (During School Year) 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, 4:30 p.m. (Bilingual); or by appointment 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.; Sundays, 8:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Address: 148 W. Main Street, Lake Geneva, WI Phone: (262) Fax: (262) Parish Web Site: PARISH SCHOOL Address: 130 W. Main Street, Lake Geneva, WI Phone: (262) Fax: (262)

2 PLEASE PRAY FOR Nathan Rittenbacher Joan Roell Diane Ponzo Joe Ponzo William Lily Tess Adams Thomas Potjeau Kelly Hughbanks Tami Irwin Jim Mansky Tony Ascolani Sam Scott William Burke Carol Peck Tom Peck Mary Dade Anthony Ferrini Kiera Marion Donner Germaine Clifford (Dr.) Katarzyna Zaremba David Lou Rogers Wayne Rogers David Squire Jill Logterman Joan Huntress Barbara Quincannon Bormes CARING FOR THE ALTAR 11/14-11/19 Donna Jaros 11/21-11/26 Donna Jaros COUNTING CONTRIBUTIONS 11/14 TEAM 3 11/21 TEAM 4 Bill Smarslik Lisa Amburgey Patricia Catarello Donna Andersen Beau Roddy Family Nancy Allen Eleanor Gerald Melissa Butts Robert Haimann Dennis Butek Nancy Rittenbocker Les Malsch Tom Geldermann AnneMarie Janikowski Lucille Morales Kristen Perry Connie Cambell Bronte Aitken Bev Schorsch Mary Ann Cherney Matt Merkt Benjamin Evan Schramm Nathan Moro & Family Nancy Hrdlicka READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday: Rv 3:1-6, 14-22; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday: Rv 4:1-11; Ps 150:1b-6; Lk 19:11-28 Thursday: Rv 5:1-10; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 19:41-44 Friday: Rv 10:8-11; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Lk 19:45-48 or (for the memorial of the Dedication) Acts 28:11-16, 30-31; Ps 98:1-6; Mt 14:22-33 Saturday: Rv 11:4-12; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Lk 20:27-40 Sunday: 2 Sm 5:1-3; Ps 122:1-5; Col 1:12-20; Lk 23:35-43 BAKE SALE FEATURING PIES Please support our Nov bake sale that will take the place of the Pie Auction this year. Lots of wonderful holiday treats as well as freezable pies for your Thanksgiving use. Each baker's name will be displayed on their creations. Indulge yourself! Submitted by the Human Concerns Committee IN OUR PRAYERS... Heavenly Father, we ask you to watch over and protect our servicemen and women in harm s way, especially Jason Liss, 101st Airborne, Iraq. RINGING THE BELLS Once again SFDS will be Ringing the Bells for the Salvation Army. Eighty-five percent of money collected stays in Walworth county. There are sign up sheets in the parking lot entrance to the church. Won't you please consider giving an hour of your time to this worthwhile cause. SATURDAY, November 12, :00 a.m. Communion Service 5:15 p.m. Rita Leahy and Carrie Curran SUNDAY, November 13, :30 a.m. Health Intentions of AnneMarie Janikowski 9:00 a.m. Stanislaw & Maria Wlodyga and John Wlodyga 10:30 a.m. Rita Leahy and Virginia Murray 1:00 p.m. Closing Mass for Confirmation Retreat 5:00 p.m. All Parishioners (Spanish Mass) MONDAY, November 14, :00 a.m. Paula Butek TUESDAY, November 15, :00 a.m. Donald & Marcie Douglass and Dot Cardiff WEDNESDAY, November 16, :00 a.m. Health Intentions of Michele Bailey 9:00 a.m. Greg Lazzaroni THURSDAY, November 17, :00 a.m. Communion Service FRIDAY, November 18, :00 a.m. Sue Russell Pawlak SATURDAY, November 19, :00 a.m. Communion Service 12:30 p.m. Quinceañera of Cinthya Itzel Solana 5:15 p.m. Delores Harrell SUNDAY, November 20, :30 a.m. Brantmeier Family and Timothy King 9:00 a.m. Ruth Mertz and Dan Samyn 10:30 a.m. All Parishioners 5:00 p.m. Fr. Wilimek and Fr. O Brien (Spanish Mass)

3 FROM THE PASTOR S DESK Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. Francis de Sales Parish, Last Year, Pope Francis announced the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy beginning with the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Dec. 8, 2015 and concluding with the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, Nov. 20, Among other things, the Jubilee Year of Mercy was designed to help us to meditate more profoundly on the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy and put them into practice. The Corporal Works of Mercy consist of feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, clothing the naked, sheltering the homeless, visiting the sick, visiting the imprisoned and burying the dead. The Spiritual Works of Mercy consist of counseling the doubtful, instructing the ignorant, admonishing sinners, comforting the afflicted, forgiving offenses, bearing wrongs patiently and praying for the living and the dead. At St. Peter s Basilica in Rome, a door was dedicated as the Door of Mercy through which pilgrims could enter to embrace God s mercy and to dedicate themselves to being merciful. In the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist dedicated a door as a Door of Mercy, as well. In addition, one church in each of the ten deaneries of the Archdiocese had been selected to be a Holy Door pilgrimage site. In the Walworth Deanery, our own St. Francis de Sales Church was selected for that purpose. On Sunday, December 13, 2015, we dedicated a Door of Mercy at St. Francis de Sales Church. Throughout this Year of Mercy, pilgrims have passed through our Holy Doors, seeking God s mercy and asking to become merciful people. The closing of the Year of Mercy in Rome and in our Cathedral in Milwaukee will take place on Nov. 20, The closing celebration of the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy will take place at St. Francis de Sales Church, Lake Geneva at the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Nov. 13, Our church was privileged to host the Doors of Mercy, making our church a pilgrimage site throughout this past year. The closing of the Year of Mercy marks the closing of the Holy Doors. God s Blessings, Fr. Jim Schuerman Queridos Miembros de la Parroquia de San Francisco de Sales, El Papa Francisco anunció un Jubileo Extraordinario, el Año de Misericordia comenzando en la Solemnidad de la Inmaculada Concepción de la Santísima Virgen María, el 8 de diciembre de 2015 y concluyendo en la Solemnidad de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, Rey del Universo, el 20 de noviembre de El Año de Misericordia nos ayudaba a meditar en las Obras de Misericordia Corporales y Espirituales y a poner las en práctica. Las Obras de Misericordia Corporales consisten en visitar a los enfermos, dar de comer al hambriento, dar de beber al sediento, vestir al desnudo, dar posada al peregrino, redimir al cautivo, enterrar a los muertos. Las Obras de Misericordia Espirituales consisten en enseñar al que no sabe, dar buen consejo al que los necesita, corregir al que yerra, perdonar la injurias, consolar al triste, sufrir con paciencia los defectos de nuestros prójimos, y rogar a Dios por los vivos y muertos. En la Basílica de San Pedro en Roma, el Papa ha dedicado una puerta como La Puerta de Misericordia a través la cual los peregrinos podían entrar para experimentar la misericordia de Dios y comprometerse a ser misericordiosos. En la Arquidiócesis de Milwaukee, el Arzobispo Jerome Listecki dedicó una puerta de la Catedral de San Juan Evangelista como una Puerta de Misericordia. Además, el Arzobispo seleccionó una iglesia de cada uno de los diez distritos de la Arquidiócesis como un lugar de peregrinación durante el Año de Misericordia. En el Distrito de Walworth, nuestra propia Parroquia de San Francisco de Sales ha recibido este honor. El domingo, 13 de diciembre, 2015, hemos dedicado nuestra Puerta de Misericordia. Durante el Año de Misericordia, muchos peregrinos han pasado por las Puertas Santas, buscando la misericordia de Dios, y pidiéndole al Señor por la gracia de ser personas misericordiosas. La clausura del Año de Misericordia en Roma y en nuestra Catedral in Milwaukee será el 20 de noviembre de La celebración de clausura del Año Extraordinario de Misericordia en nuestra parroquia, San Francisco de Sales, Lake Geneva será el 13 de noviembre de 2016 en la misa a las 10:30 am. Fue una bendición para nuestra iglesia ser un centro de peregrinación durante todo el año pasado. En la celebración de clausura del Año de Misericordia, cerraremos las Puertas Santas. Que Dios los bendiga, Padre Jim Schuerman

4 Annual Financial Report and Budget for St Francis de Sales July 1, June 30, 2016 Summary- Our Annual Report to Parishioners is being presented in the bulletin to share financial information for the year and our budget for The results are presented in summarized tables and graphically in a pie chart format. The results reflect a $72,541 net loss versus $32,727 net loss for the prior year. The majority of the year over year change was attributable to a lower level of income and increased payroll and related costs including higher health care expenses. The year over year operating expense was $17,515 more than the prior year despite continued efforts to contain all costs and work towards a balanced operating budget while still providing ministries and maintaining our Parish. Our budgeted total expense for the operating year reflects an increase in expenses of just over $20,000 or 1.4% as we strive to provide for the ministries we serve and attract and retain the right people necessary to staff them. As a result we are able to project a balanced budget for the fiscal year. We've just completed a successful campaign for Project 2017 and are excited about the coming changes to our parish! Thanks to all who gave so generously to help us double our initial campaign goal. This will enable us to complete church renovations as well as establish a capital fund balance to address future needs of our campus. Our future financial needs for our parish facility are in very good financial condition. Our operating funds are the monies we rely on to finance the day to day expenses of all parish ministries. These results are shown in the table below and in graphical presentations on the next page. As shown below we have ended 2 of the last 3 years with sizable losses for normal parish operations. We hope to address this shortfall by raising the level of commitment that parishioners and visitors have by asking for yearly pledges for giving. It has been many years since we have conducted a giving commitment and feel it is an opportunity for parishioners to pledge their level of yearly support to fund our routine operations and ministries the parish provides. We realize that current economic conditions continue to impact many families in our parish but we ask that you keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we work to keep our parish community vibrant and growing. Income July '15-June '16 July '14-June '15 July '13-June '14 Change '15-16 Budget '16-17 Weekly Envelopes 549, , ,783 15, ,000 Offertory Collection 149, , ,603 (6,614) 146,500 Tuition & Program Fees 475, , ,955 (9,554) 533,475 Other Revenues 85, , ,277 (21,014) 105,450 Fund Raising & Events 135, , ,124 (949) 161,700 Total Income 1,394,539 1,416,838 1,404,742 (22,299) 1,487,125 Total Expenses 1,467,080 1,449,565 1,373,159 17,515 1,487,125 Net Income (72,541) (32,727) 31,583 (39,814) -

5 Revenue - Where our Funds Come From Weekly Envelopes $ 549, % Offertory Collection 149, % Other Revenues 51, % Fund Raising & Events 135, % Donations 24, % Totals $ 910, % Revenue - Where our Funds Come From 3% 15% Weekly Envelopes 6% Offertory Collection Other Revenues 16% 60% Fund Raising & Events Donations Expenses - Where our Funds Go School $ 400, % Administrative 373, % Spiritual Life 107, % Youth Ministry 23, % Fund Raisers 27, % Religious Ed 50, % Totals $ 982, % Expenses - Where our Funds Go 2% 3% 5% 11% 38% 41% School Administrativ e Spiritual Life Youth Ministry 1,500,000 1,450,000 1,400,000 1,350,000 1,300,000 1,250,000 1,200,000 1,150,000 1,100,000 Income and Expense Trend * Income Note: If you have any questions regarding the financial condition of our parish, please contact Father Jim, Trustee Tom Murray or Daryl Braun or Finance Council Chair Bill Rorig. All parishioners are welcome to attend our scheduled finance committee meeting the 2nd Monday of most months at 6:30 p.m. Check the weekly bulleting or call the parish office if interested in attending since we do not meet each month

6 THE WEEK AHEAD NOV. 13 TO NOV. 20 Sun Mon Tues Wed KC Breakfast Human Concerns Pie Sale After 5:15 Mass 9:00 REP Gr. 5K-5 Closing of the Year of Mercy Holy Door Following 10:30 Mass 1:00 Confirmation Retreat Closing Mass 6:30 Life Teen 6:00 Spanish Prayer Group 6:00 Spanish RCIA 6:00 School Athletic Awards 6:30 Finance 7:30-7:00 Adoration 12:30 Hilltoppers 6:00 Human Concerns 6:30 RCIA 7:00 Book Study (Music Room) 10:00 Bible Study 11:15 Shepherds of Christ 6:00 REP Gr. 6-8 Thurs 8:00 Student of the Month Breakfast 7:00 Chorale 7:00 Hispanic Ministry Fri Sat Sun 6:00 Emmaus Women (Spanish) 6:00 Liturgical Dancers 7:00 Legion of Mary 9:30 AA 10:00 Baptisms (Spanish) Tamale Sale After 5:15 Mass 7:00 Emmaus Men Tamale Sale After Masses 9:00 REP Gr. 5K-5 6:30 Life Teen 6:30 Confirmation Class SPARKLE AND SHINE! A very special thanks to the Altar Society for organizing a wonderful team of volunteers to deep clean many parts of our church campus. We had a record number of people turn out to help and are so very appreciative of your efforts! Thank you to all those that made everything sparkle and shine, including: Donna & Larry Jaros, Millie & Bob McCormick, Geri Braun, Marcie Fain, Jeanne McCarron, Kathie Murray, Royce Robinson, Dave & Marty Altwies, Gemaine Lange, Deb Miller, Maureen Redmer, Caleb Volp, Lisa Parker, Michelle Kutsch, Bonnie Dean, and team leader Nancy Lazzaroni. (It was hard to keep track of all who came and went, so please excuse if we missed your name!). This is the second time we ve used Sign Up Genius with great results to put out a call for volunteers. Watch your for more volunteer opportunities in the future! Stewardship Treasure Giving Period & Method Actual Goal Over/ (Under) Weekend of November 6 Envelope 7,831 7,971 (140) Offertory 2,041 2,721 (680) Elect. Fund Transfer 1,565 1, OnLine (sfdslg.org) 1,312 1, Total 12,749 13,027 (278) Year to Date (07/01/16 to 11/06/16) Envelope 130, ,996 (25,033) Offertory 55,822 51,702 4,120 Elect. Fund Transfer 19,707 18,567 1,140 OnLine (sfdslg.org) 27,429 19,000 8,429 Total 233, ,265 (11,344) Other Weekend Giving Capital Campaign 187 Angel Fund 2,612 Human Concerns 33 All Saints 899 Please consider OnLine giving by navigating to clicking on the DONATE icon and signing up today! A NNUAL WINTER OUTERWEAR COLLECTION Boxes will be in the Center throughout November for your very good condition winter coats, hats, boots, gloves, etc. Blankets are also welcome. Share your warmth with those in need. We bring these items to the Clothes Closet for free distribution as well as supplying our local Catholic Charities worker. Submitted by the Human Concerns Committee 175TH ANNIVERSARY A special committee is working on a St. Francis de Sales commemorative book for our parish s 175th anniversary next year. We are gathering historical photos and memorabilia from our church. If you have anything that you could share, please bring it to the parish office. We can scan items and get them right back to you.

7 EARLY BULLETIN SUBMISSION DEADLINE Because of Thanksgiving, all articles for the Nov. 27 bulletin will be due at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 16. All bulletin submissions must be ed to or submitted in writing to the parish office. Thank you! SAVE THE DATE Men s Emmaus Retreat (English) at Inspirational Ministries on Dec. 2, 3, & 4. For information please call Jim at (815) YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Catholic Charities is in need of volunteer teachers and teaching assistants for our Refugee Resettlement program. We need of adult volunteers to help teach English as a Second Language (ESL), Cultural Orientation, Driver s Permit Test Classes and Citizenship classes. Absolutely no prior experience is necessary. This is a great opportunity to work with refugees from all around the world that are rebuilding their lives here in Milwaukee. This program depends on volunteers to run and the need now is greater than ever. Our classes are very laid back and a lot of fun. Contact our ESL Coordinator, JoAnn Bouikidis at or via at: jbouikidis@ccmke.org PARISH LIBRARY NEWS Check out these NEW additions to our parish library: Saint Paul-Called To Conversion - Paul s conversion on the road to Damascus was powerful enough to turn the infant church s most passionate opponent into its champion. Paul s considerable knowledge of Jewish Law and his familiarity with gentile culture made countless converts throughout the Roman Empire. The Life of St. Francis of Assisi - Francis, go and build up My house, which thou seest, is falling into ruin." To fulfill this command of Our Lord, St Francis of Assisi ( ) began by restoring physical churches and continued by building up the spiritual Church in souls. Francis' humility, purity, and true joy inspired many to conversion and a deeper faith. Saint Among Savages - The Life of St. Isaac Jogues - Against a background of bloody wars between great Indian nations,the savages and the first European settlers in America passes the magnificent figure of the Jesuit, Isaac Jogues- pioneer, adventurer, victim of horrific cruelties, and saint. This is a story of violent action and great sacrifice that testifies to the faith and heroism of Isaac Jogues and his fellow martyrs. In this Month of the Holy Souls check these out: 30 Days for the Holy Souls - Stories about Purgatory Prayers, Promises & Devotions for the Holy Souls in Purgatory Praying with the Saints for the Holy Souls in Purgatory The Way of the Cross for the Holy Souls in Purgatory Hungry Souls-Supernatural Visits, Messages, and Warnings from Purgatory EXTRAORDINARY JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY CLOSING CELEBRATION The closing celebration of the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy will take place at the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Nov. 13, Our church was privileged to host the Doors of Mercy, making our church a pilgrimage site throughout this past year. The closing of the Year of Mercy marks the closing of the Holy Doors.

8 CATHOLIC FUNERALS Frequently Asked Questions From the Sacramental Guidelines of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee (Continued from last week ) Prayers After Death 8. When should the parish be notified? The parish priest should be notified of a death as soon as possible. He or another parish minister can then meet with the family and pray for the repose of the newly deceased. Gathering in the Presence of the Body 9.When is the gathering to be held? As the family gathers at the funeral home or in the church for the first viewing of the body, it is appropriate to say the ritual prayers. It is also a time of quiet prayer and reflection. The Vigil 10. What is the difference between a Vigil and a visitation? A visitation is simply a gathering of friends who wish to view or be present with the remains of the deceased, console the relatives, reminisce about the past, and share stories of the deceased. A Vigil is the prayer designated in the Ritual and held during a visitation. The Vigil ought not to be held apart from the visitation, preventing the participation of those visiting the family. Should a visitation in church immediately precede a Funeral Mass, the Vigil is not used. 11. Where should a Vigil be held? The Order of Christian Funerals allows for the Vigil to be held in various places. It can be held in the home of the deceased, in a funeral home, in a nursing home, or in the parish church, but not directly preceding the Mass. 12. Are the recitation of the rosary and other wake prayer services permitted? The Vigil is the official prayer designated by the Church for this occasion and is found in the Order of Christian Funerals. It includes prayers for the deceased and recognizes the person s Christian life. The recitation of the rosary and other private devotions are permitted but should be held at a time other than the Vigil and should never take the place of the official Vigil. 13. What opportunities are present to share memories? The Vigil and the visitation are appropriate times for family and friends to share stories and remembrances of the deceased. The Vigil ought to be scheduled at a time when friends and acquaintances can attend. To be continued next week KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS SIGNS The K of Cs will be selling Keep Christ in Christmas yard signs, car magnets and decals at our November and December Breakfasts. Supplies are limited, don t miss out. Each sign or magnet only costs $5.00. BILINGUAL A.A. FAMILY UNITY PROGRAM There is bilingual A.A. Family Unity Program at St. Patrick s, in Elkhorn, WI. The meetings follow the AA book and 12 step study guide. They are open to all in AA, family and friends, or anyone affected by addictions. The meetings are held on Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at St. Patrick s in the Reading Room. If interested, please call Jim at (262) COOKIE WALK No time to bake Christmas Cookies? Catholic Central High School will be holding its first Cookie Walk on Sunday, Dec. 18 in Topper Hall from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. We are also looking for Christmas cookie donations, and if interested in sharing your talent, please contact Georgean Selburg at (262) or gselburg@cchsnet.org. Donations are due to the Development office no later than Friday, Dec. 16. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BREAKFAST Sunday Nov. 13, 8 to 11 a.m. Come to join fellow parishioners! Omelet $5 Small Slam $3 Egg Combo $4 French Toast $3.50 Singles of Eggs or French Toast $1 Bacon $1.50 Orange Juice or Milk $1.50 Hash Browns; Toast & Jelly, Tea $1 each Coffee & Sanka $1.25 Carry-outs available just $.50 extra! This is the last month we will have our coffee cans out for school computers. We have collected $ so far, help us reach our goal of $500. The K of Cs will match up to $500. Also December will be our last K of C Breakfast till the May Breakfast due to our church renovation. Hope to see you in May 2017 again. Thank you from the K of C Council #1647.

9 CATHOLIC CENTRAL NEWS Catholic Central High School will be holding its 32nd Annual Topper Dinner and Auction at the Veterans Terrace (Burlington) on Saturday, Dec. 3. Doors will open at 5 p.m., and included in the cost of $75 per guest will be: hors d'oeuvres and plated dinner catered by Trattoria di Carlo, two complimentary beverage tickets, wine at the table, and a live DJ! The evening will also include: a chance to win a 2016 Chevy Cruze (provided by Lynch Chevrolet Buick GMC) or $16,000 in cash and other cash prizes mobile and paper bidding on silent auction items a live auction games and raffles Come support our high school by contacting Georgean Selburg at (262) for ticket/car raffle information! Reservations are due by Nov. 14. AMAZONSMILE Start With a Smile at smile.amazon.com/ch/ for your holiday gifts and Amazon donates to St Francis de Sales Congregation. ATTENTION JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS & TRANSFER STUDENTS All students and their families are invited to attend our Catholic Central High School Open House on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The event is geared toward 6th, 7th & 8th graders planning for high school. Tour the school and meet with our faculty. Visit booths and learn more about our academics, clubs and sports offerings. There will be opportunities for families to learn about all of the financial aid available to attend Catholic Central. Members of the Admissions Department and Administrative Team will be available to discus the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program, where qualifying students can attend tuition-free all four years! If you are unable to attend on the 16th, please call for a time that's more convenient for you. Prospective students are always welcome to spend a day shadowing, too. Set up an appointment by calling the admissions office at (262) Catholic Central High School is located at 148 McHenry St., Burlington, WI HILLTOPPER MEETING Final Meeting of 2016 Nov. 15 at 12:30 p.m. Potluck lunch, bring a dish to share. Play Bingo for cash prizes. Hosted by Pat & Bill Palicka. THIS IS IT! Today the Holy Door of Mercy here at St. Francis will close and the Million Hours of Volunteering Challenge will end. If you still have any volunteer hours that you have been saving, now is the time to make sure that they are recorded and submitted either by to milliemack632@gmail.com or dropped into the boxes at the church entrances. The chalice showing our progress will then be taken and filled with the last bit of wine. In next week s bulletin, there will be a summary of all that we have seen over the past year regarding volunteering at St. Francis. I think you will be impressed. We have a very dedicated group of parishioners FORM TO REPORT VOLUNTEER HOURS FOR SFDS ONE MILLION HOURS CHALLENGE Name: (optional) Hours Completed: Activity: Date:

10 During the past week, you should have received a personal letter from Father Jim. We are encouraged by your response. We are thankful for each and every one of you who has responded already. As we are anxious to make our collective dreams a reality, we hope to hear from all of you in the coming weeks in order to have 100% participation in the Generous Hearts campaign. Let us continue the momentum your kindness and generosity have started. To pledge, please visit GenerousHearts.WeConnect.com, text Generous to , or scan the QR Code below. Thank you for your generosity. SCRIP CARDS St. Francis de Sales participates in the Scrip Card program. Purchase cards at face value for restaurants, department stores, grocery stores, gas stations and many others in a variety of denominations! Choose Scrip cards for yourself or as a gift. A portion of each purchase supports St. Francis de Sales Parish School. Please visit glscrip.com for a complete listing of gift cards available. Register at to order online (St. Francis de Sales Parish School enrollment code is A1DE7F4C2L91L). You can order directly through the website or send your order to either the school or parish office. For more information, please contact the school office at (262) Thank you for your support! Nov Nov. 20 Greeters Ushers Readers Communion Altar Servers Saturday, 5:15 p.m. Helene Churchill Shirley Zientarski George Melcher Wilbur Metz Gwen Faust Gene Bulla Sue Bulla Natalie Dunn Gwen Faust Marcie Hollmann - 1 Brandon Fain - 2 Sunday, 7:30 a.m. Arlene Breuninger Mary Ludtke Carole Nevin Jeanette Polyock Kathy Giese Budd Humphrey Irene Humphrey Ron White Maureen Redmer Elaine Johnson Jeanne McCarron Sylvia Navin Bridget Payne Rita Popelka Maureen Redmer Bernie Williams Sunday, 9:00 a.m. Maureen Allenstein Michelle Luba Louella Rogers Charles Robinson Daniel Derrick Ann Desecki Corrine Haimann Michelle Luba Nancy Mancuso Lois Maywald Kristin Olson Angel Serna Joey Amann - 1 Teagan Hale - 2 Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Jeanette Goldsmith Michael Johnson Terry Quinn Harry Quinn George Frisch Therese O'Grady Nancy Corboy Pat Cramer Laura Jeanne Deane Joanne Gasperik Therese O'Grady Donna Smith Catherine Frisch - 1 Abigail Deane - 2

11 PASTORAL STAFF Pastor Fr. Jim Schuerman (262) Weekend Presider Fr. Tom Fait (262) Parish Secretary Judie Weeks (262) Director of Liturgy & Music Michael Deane (262) Director of Religious Education Katie Ploch (262) Seminarian Intern John Baumgardner Deacon Alvaro Dominquez (262) CATHOLIC SCHOOLS St. Francis de Sales Parish School Principal Eric Gallagher (262) Catholic Central High School Principal David Wieters (262) x 222 PARISH TRUSTEES Daryl Braun (dbraun55@charter.net) (262) Tom Murray (thomas.murray@wilsonelser.com) (312) ON THE WEB Parish Website: Like us on Facebook: St. Francis de Sales Lake Geneva PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS Troy Weis (weistj@hotmail.com) (262) Maureen Redmer (memauly@hotmail.com) (262) Daniel von Rabenau (dvon@talcott.com) (773) Millie McCormick (milliemack632@gmail.com) (630) Maria Guadalupe Duran (Lupitaduran1127@yahoo.com) (262) Kathleen Dobbler (dobblerbld@aol.com) (262) Mary Ferrini (toxotes17@yahoo.com) (262) Lois Maywald (allomay1959@gmail.com) (262) Greg Desecki (gdad5121@yahoo.com) (262) AnneMarie Janikowski (annejanikowski@yahoo.com) (262) Martha Cucco (stewardship@sfdslg.org) (262) Sandra Cruz (65sandracruz@gmail.com) (262) 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) for Baptismal preparation/registration. SPANISH CELEBRATIONS Bautismos en Espanol: Para bautismos en Espanol por favor comuniquese con Esmeralda Perez Sanchez: (262) Platicas bautismales: Cada cuarto sabado del mes. Quinceaneras, presentaciones y bodas: Comuniquese con Antonia Mata: