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1 Welcome to the faith community of ST. FRANCIS DE SALES LAKE GENEVA, WISCONSIN January 13, 2013 The Baptism of the Lord 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.; 5:00 p.m. (Spanish) Daily Mass: Monday Friday, 7:00 a.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. School Mass: Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Thursday, 7:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m., with Spanish Prayer Group at 5:30 p.m. Reconciliation: Saturday, 4:00 p.m.; Sunday, 4:00 p.m. (Bilingual); First Saturday, 10:00 11:00 a.m.; 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. 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 Jan 19, 5:15 p.m. Jan 20, 7:30 a.m. Jan 20, 9:00 a.m. Jan 20, 10:30 a.m. Greeters Ushers Readers Communion Altar Servers Helene Churchill Dick Zagorski Janice Zagorski Shirley Zientarski George Melcher Wilbur Metz Ron Muno HELP NEEDED! Arlene Breuninger Barbara Giovannoni Pat Moorhouse Carole Nevin Budd Humphrey Irene Humphrey George Leedle Don Voit Maureen Allenstein Lori Glass Michelle Luba Louella Rogers Ray Lucivansky Julie Sassano Philip Sassano HELP NEEDED! Pat Cramer Lisa Parker Pat Reynders Louella Rogers Patrick Frank Harry Quinn Lily Quinn Terry Quinn Natalie Dunn Thomas Murray Lois Maywald Jimmy Ring Bill Ring Gene Bulla Sue Bulla Natalie Dunn Marcie Hollmann Mark Mohapp William Walker HELP NEEDED! Maureen Clifford Bridget Wilkins Katie Alder Richard Kelman Rita Leahy Jeanne McCarron Sylvia Navin Bridget Payne Rita Popelka David Murphy Joey Vavrina Maureen Allenstein Ed Dean Daniel Derrick Corrine Haimann Michelle Luba Vickie Peck Diane Read Andrew Glass Jack Sinclair Luke Sassano Mia Sassano Linda Contant Pat Cramer Richard McCarthy Pat Reynders Angel Serna Jennifer Serna Julie Vitullo Monica Serna Joanne Walczynski Isabella Vitullo Sabrina Vitullo MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY, January 12, :00 a.m. All Parishioners 5:15 p.m. Anne Cherrier SUNDAY, January 13, :30 a.m. Donald Douglass 9:00 a.m. Maurice Stilling 10:30 a.m. Terrance P. Leahy 5:00 p.m. All Parishioners & 25th Wedding Anniversary of Nicolas & Juventina Millan (Spanish Mass) MONDAY, January 14, :00 a.m. Health Intentions of Katie Alder TUESDAY, January 15, :00 a.m. Violet Green WEDNESDAY, January 16, :00 a.m. Marilyn Deveraux 9:00 a.m. All Parishioners THURSDAY, January 17, :00 a.m. All Souls in Purgatory FRIDAY, January 18, :00 a.m. Mary Minehan SATURDAY, January 19, :00 a.m. All Parishioners 5:15 p.m. Paul Ruehl SUNDAY, January 20, :30 a.m. Janice Ploch & Jeanne Kosterman 9:00 a.m. Leola & Philip May 10:30 a.m. Mary A. Potter COUNTING CONTRIBUTIONS 1/14 TEAM 4 1/21 TEAM 5 CARING FOR THE ALTAR 1/14-1/19 Diane Hinzpeter 1/21-1/26 Diana Sullivan FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP December 23-26, 2012 Parish Envelopes $15, Offertory $2, Capital Campaign $ Angel Fund $30.00 Human Concerns $43.00 (The Angel Fund benefits families of our day school program who need tuition assistance.) Offertory Weekend of December 30 (Includes Christmas) Surplus / Actual Goal* (Shortfall) Weekly Envelopes 35,232 33,836 1,396 Weekly Offertory 6,967 9,750 (2,783) 42,199 43,586 (1,387) Year-to-Date Envelopes 291, ,598 (6,051) Year-to-Date Offertory 90,167 81,250 8, , ,848 2,866 5:00 p.m. All Parishioners (Spanish Mass) Thank you for your support of St. Francis de Sales Parish.

3 FROM THE PASTOR S DESK... Dear Parishioners, The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord marks the end of the Christmas Season. On behalf of Fr. Gary, Fr. Angel and myself, I would like to thank you for your Christmas cards, gifts, and most of all, your prayers throughout the Christmas Season. When Jesus was baptized in the River Jordan by John the Baptist, a voice came from above saying, You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased. Today is the Baptism of the Lord, a day to celebrate our faith in Christ, the anointed Servant of God. Rising from the waters, Jesus began his ministry of healing, teaching and proclaiming the Good News of salvation. We the baptized share in the mission of Christ. We are called to spread the Good News through our actions of justice, charity and love. May we be inspired to renew our baptismal commitment daily, and become instruments of God s mercy in this world. God s Blessings, Fr. Jim Schuerman Queridos miembros de la Parroquia de San Francisco de Sales, La Fiesta del Bautismo del Señor es el fin de las celebraciones navideñas. Padre Ángel, Padre Gary y yo quisiéramos expresar nuestro agradecimiento por sus tarjetas, regalos, y, sobre todo, sus oraciones durante este tiempo navideño. Cuando Jesús fue bautizado en el Río Jordán, llegó una voz del cielo diciendo, Tu eres mi Hijo, el Amado; tú eres mi Elegido. Hoy es la Fiesta del Bautismo del Señor, un día para celebrar nuestra fe en Cristo, el siervo de Dios. Saliendo de las aguas, Jesús empezó su ministerio, sanando a los enfermos, enseñando el pueblo y proclamando la Buena Nueva de la salvación. Nosotros los bautizados compartimos la misión de Cristo. Estamos llamados a predicar la Buena Nueva, sobre todo por medio de nuestras acciones de justicia, caridad y amor. Que Dios nos inspire a renovar nuestras promesas bautismales cada día, y así ser instrumentos de la misericordia de Dios en este mundo! Que Dios los bendiga! Padre Jim Schuerman PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS Lord, hold our troops in Your loving hands. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us. Protect those who are stationed overseas, especially Michael Zagorski, who is in the in the Army Special Forces. BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS All articles for the bulletin must be ed to rep@sfdslg.org or submitted in writing to the parish office. The deadline is at noon on Monday. PLEASE PRAY FOR The following parishioners are ill and would like to be remembered in your prayers: Karen Hess Henry Gentile Margaret Curin Fred Lichtenauer Wayne Rogers Lois Weeks Lily Lucee Pond Butch Nocek Barbara Stein Carol Varco Tom Johnson SAVE THE DATE The next Hilltoppers meeting is Jan. 22 at 12:30 p.m. in Parish Center. SHEPHERDS OF CHRIST ASSOCIATES We will not meet in January. Please join us for prayers at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 6. PEOPLE WHO NEED PEOPLE The Walworth County Men s Shelter will be at the Chapel on the Hill the week of Feb. 3. There is always a need for overnight male chaperones. Call during office hours at ; for other questions about helping at the Shelter, call Liz at THE WEEK AHEAD: JAN Sun KC Breakfast 9:00 REP Gr. 4K-5 6:30 Youth Ministry Mon 5:30 School Advisory 6:00 Prayer Group 7:00 MOMS (Spanish) Tues 6:00 Canotors 7:00 RCIA Wed 9:00 MOMS 10:00 Bible Study 5:30 Bingo Doors Open 6:00 REP Gr :00 Prayer & Worship 7:00 Bingo Thurs 7:30-6:30 Adoration 7:00 Chorale 7:00 MOMS Fri Sat 6:30 Emmaus Choir 9:30 AA 6:00 Italian Fest 7:00 Emmaus Men Sun 9:00 REP Gr. 4K-5 6:30 Confirmation

4 BAKED GOODS NEEDED Donations of Fresh Baked Goods are needed for the ITALIAN FEST on Saturday, Jan 19! Finger foods such as cookies, cookie bars and brownies would work best. Please drop off your baked goods in the Parish Center. Questions?? Contact Carole Nevin, or call the Parish Office (262) BIBLE STUDY GROUP The St. Francis Bible Study Group will begin a new session that will meet on Wednesdays at 10 a.m., beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 16. Our first course will be Introduction To The Bible. This class is designed for anyone who has never studied the Bible before and also for those who have been involved in Bible study groups, but who have never had a comprehensive overview of the various aspects of the Bible. This class will help us to have the fundamental understanding needed to continue reading and studying the Bible as a regular part of our lives as Catholic Christians. Everyone is welcome to join our group. We still have space for more new members. Please contact Pat Cramer to register at kcramer8407@gmail.com or (262) GIVE YOURSELF A GIFT! Ministry of Mothers Sharing is an opportunity for women of all ages interested in developing their personal spirituality, relationship skills and prayer life. Starting in January, eight-week sessions of Ministry of Mothers Sharing will begin. Sign up to attend a session: Mondays, Jan. 14 through March 4, 6 to 9 p.m., in Spanish; Wednesdays, Jan. 16 through March 6, 9 to 11 a.m. in English; or Thursdays, Jan. 17 through March 7, 7 to 9 p.m. in English. Registration flyers are available at both entrances of the church or contact Julie Vitullo at or Sandra Cruz at for more information. DATE UN REGALO A TI MISMA! Ministerio de Madre a Madre es una oportunidad para las mujeres de todas las edades, que esten interesadas en desarrollar su espiritualidad personal, habilidades de relación y vida de oración. A partir de enero, las sesiones de ocho semanas del Ministerio de Madre a Madre comenzaran a partir del: Los lunes del 14 de enero al 4 de marzo de 6 a 8 p.m. sesión en Español; los miércoles del 9 de enero al 11 de marzo en la mañana de 9 a 11 a.m. en ingles; o los jueves del 7 de enero al 21 de marzo de 7 a 9 p.m. en ingles Folletos de inscripción están disponibles en ambas entradas de la iglesia o comuníquese con Rosario Manrriquez (262) o para español con Sandra Cruz (262) para obtener más información. St. Francis de Sales ITALIAN FESTIVAL ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Saturday, January 19, pm to 8pm - Dinner 7pm to 9pm - Dancing & Music Music by The Wise Guys. Band will start at 7. In the Parish Center ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Featuring: Music, Dancing... And an Italian Dinner of Spaghetti and Meatballs, Pasta with Marinara Sauce, Tossed Salad, Bread-n-Butter, Homemade Desserts &Coffee Tickets: $10 ADULTS $6 CHILDREN Cash Bar KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS In 1882, Father Michael J. McGivney invited a group of parishioners to gather together and establish an order that would unite men in their faith as well as help provide for Catholic families in times of need. Guided by four core principals, charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism, these founding members strove to overcome the hardships of the time, poverty, unemployment and religious persecution. Today, the Knights of Columbus are the largest Catholic fraternal and humanitarian organizations ever created. Lake Geneva Council 1647 was established in 1912 and has been in existence for 101 years. The goal of the Knights is support parish ministries and provide service to the parish. In order to keep doing this, we need to continue to recruit new members. We hope that you will consider becoming a member of the Knights of Columbus. We invite you to join us and become part of an organization that not only provides support and services to our parish of St. Francis de Sales, but also provides friendship, fellowship and an opportunity to practice the core values of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism in our community. If you would like to find out more about the Knights and how you can become a member of our organization, contact Bill Rorig ( ) or Ken Cramer ( ). Also, the second Sunday of each month is the KC Breakfast and is a great opportunity to talk to any one of the Knights working there!.

5 ST. FRANCIS DE SALES PARISH CHILI COOK-OFF Saturday, Feb. 2 6:15 p.m. In the Parish Center Enter your chili into one of four categories: Traditional, Spicy, Specialty or Student Chef Or just come and help decide whose chili reigns supreme! Tickets will be sold at the door, $1 each or 6 for $5. All-you-can-eat chili for 5 tickets Or your entire family eats for free if you bring your own chili for the contest. Bring your crockpot and plug it in before the 5:15 p.m. Mass. Hotdogs, Soda and Desserts 1 ticket each Beer/Wine Coolers 3 tickets each Sign up for a category in the Parish Center after Mass-- Receive one extra ballot if you sign up in advance! To help with this event, call Jessica Pacholczak at (262) or Anne Trautner at (262) ST. FRANCIS DE SALES PARISH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE All St. Francis de Sales parishioners are invited to the Annual School Open House on Sunday, Jan. 27, 10 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. The Open House is preceded by Mass at 9:00 a.m., which will be celebrated by our school students and will feature our own Choir of Angels! The Open House provides an opportunity for prospective students and their parents to tour the school, meet with our teachers and staff, and visit with current students and parents. It is also a day for our current students and their families to celebrate and share with everyone what a great school we have! Additionally, there will be artwork and projects by students on display, a scavenger hunt will take place, and we will have a special performance by the St. Francis de Sales School Swing Choir, beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the gymnasium! Stop by and celebrate Catholic Schools Week with us! Please bring your friends and neighbors, particularly those who may be considering Catholic education for their own children or grandchildren. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Heb 1:1-6; Ps 97:1, 2b, 6, 7c, 9; Mk 1:14-20 Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12; Ps 8:2ab, 5, 6-9; Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: Heb 3:7-14; Ps 95:6-11; Mk 1:40-45 Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11; Ps 78:3, 4bc, 6c-8; Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: Heb 4:12-16; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 2:13-17 Sunday: Is 62:1-5; Ps 96:1-3, 7-10; 1 Cor 12:4-11; Jn 2:1-11 CHURCH RESTORATION QUESTIONS & ANSWERS A question box is located in the chapel/parking lot entryway. Questions/suggestions regarding the Faith In Our Future church renovation can also be ed to reno@sfdslg.org. Questions, answers and updates will be published in the bulletin and on the parish blog ( The restoration project is currently in the planning stage. SCHOOL NEWS Our St. Francis de Sales Parish School 7 th and 8 th Grade Classes took a field trip to go shopping at Target on Dec. 20. The trip was part of a service project that the entire school participated in. In lieu of the traditional gift exchange among students, six local families in need were chosen to be recipients of gifts from Santa. The students from all grades brought in money to help purchase gifts for each family. Almost $1,300 was raised to purchase the gifts. After a lesson on budgeting and ideas on good shopping techniques, our Middle School students, with shopping lists in hand, scoured Target looking for the best deals and presents for their families. We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the people at Target for allowing our Middle School students along with chaperones to shop at their store and for all of their helpfulness. We also want to thank all of our parent drivers and assistant shoppers - Madeleine Engerman, Robin Kokodynski, Vickie Peck and Royce Robinson. Finally, we would like to thank our Middle School Team of Kim Vanderwerff and June Wozny for teaching a unit on budgeting and shopping as well as organizing the shopping excursion! Great job, everyone! KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BREAKFAST Sunday, Jan. 13, 8 to 11 a.m. Omelet $4 Small Slam $2.50 Egg Combo $3 French Toast Combo $3 Singles of Eggs or French Toast $1 Bacon $1.25 Orange Juice or Milk $1.50 Hash Browns; Toast & Jelly, Tea $1 each Coffee & Sanka $1.25 Carry-outs available just $.50 extra! While at breakfast be sure to take a chance on the State K of C Raffle. First place $50,000; second place $25,000; third place $15,000, etc.; 23rd-50th place $500 each. Tickets cost $5 each. Drawing takes place April 27 at Wisconsin Dells. Thanks from Council #1647.

6 CHRISTMAS MEMORIALS 2012 In Loving Memory of By Bernard & Mabel Faley, Frank & Bill Dailey Family Lillian & Edward Cypcar Rocky DeBello, Dad & Mom Dobiszewski Chester & Ann Sobczak, Leonard & Jean Fus Thomas J. Leahy, John T. Leahy, Phillip Morales Vince & Dorothy Cashen, Clarence Etten Kimberly Muno Sefleris & Kotz Family Ronnie & Ken Brandes, Ed, Loreta & Jim Crowley, John, Murial and Judy Ludtke Bea David & Ann Gerulat Carrie Curran, Hank, Mae, William & Mary Curran, Wally Koehn Lynne Lucivansky Pomerantz Richard Folman, Arthur & Frances Bung John Mercier, Terry Smith Ray & Tom Drwila, Lillian Lotarski, Clara & Frank Bilthover Roger Nevin Henry Rogers & Vincent Andrea Claire & Emilio Desideri, Janice & Richard Ploch Deceased Members of the George Downing Family Patrick & Olivia Granahan Mary Minehan Marion Ahearn & Bob Kandler Living & Deceased Members of McCarron, Bumann & Brushel Families Veronica & Ramon Kasnak, Elizabeth Perren Rose & Louis Hollmann, Art & Louise Nordhaus Helen & John Janasiak, Fay & Al Braun Deceased Members of the Helen Popelka Family Helen & Ted Suderski Sam, Mary & Albert Considine, Angeline, Peter & Frank Sabbatini Murphy/Picchietti Family Mary & Tony Stec, Lucille & Eugene Navin, Wes Hale, Gail Mattison Deceased Members of the Lichtenauer, Murray & Reichert Family & Sandy Hook Community Raymond & Laverne Spoler, Jack & Anne Stewart Nancy Dailey & Kelly Krawisz DeBello Family Jim & Esther Fus Lucy Leahy Ken & Diane Etten Dad & Mom Helene E. Kotz Sefleris Mary Ludtke Tony & Judy Gerulat Mike & Jean Curran Ray & Evelyn Lucivansky Faith Folman Peggy Cardiff Nancy Drwila Nevin Family Lou Rogers Mike and Jamie Ploch Mrs. George Downing Jack & Dori Burke Colleen Alexander Jim Kandler Family Bill & Jeanne McCarron Bieber Family Hollmann-Nordhaus Family Daryl & Geri Braun Popelka Family Arlene Breuninger Lena Considine & Family Mary Picchietti Jim & Sylvia Navin Tom & Kathie Murray Family John & Sandy Stewart

7 PASTORAL STAFF Pastor Fr. Jim Schuerman (262) Associate Pastor Fr. Gary Nowicki (262) Associate Pastor Fr. Angel Anaya (262) Weekend Presider Fr. Tom Fait (262) Parish Secretary Judie Weeks (262) Director of Liturgy & Music Greg Buchberger (262) School Principal David Wieters (262) Director of Child Ministry, Grades 4K 5 Anne Trautner (rep@sfdslg.org) (262) Director of Youth Ministry, Grade 6 Young Adult Bill Snyder (youthmin@sfdslg.org) (262) PARISH TRUSTEES Daryl Braun (dbraun55@charter.net) (262) Bill Ring (bring@dalcometals.com) (262) ON THE WEB Parish Website: Join us on Facebook: Saint-Francis Catholic-Ministry PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS Michelle Oberholtzer (mconowgo@yahoo.com) (262) Mary Gronke (mbgronke@sbcglobal.net) (262) Nick Vorpagel (nsvorp@gmail.com) (262) David Wollman (davidwollman66@hotmail.com)(262) Phil Hall (phil.hall523@gmail.com) (262) Corinne Haimann (rhaimann1@wi.rr.com) (262) Troy Weis (weistj@hotmail.com) (262) Maureen Redmer (memauly@hotmail.com) (262) The Parish Council meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Meeting minutes can be found at 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: