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15th Sunday In Ordinary Time• July 12, 2020

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From The Pastor’s Desk Dear Friends in Christ,

(Part 3: This is a continuation of last week’s bulletin article.)

Part of the key work of any parish is the handing on of the faith to our future generations and the teaching of the faith to all generations. Saint Alphonsus Parish can be very proud to have a strong Catholic School and Christian Formation Program. I have very much enjoyed getting to know the families of our parish. In many cases, the parents of our parish are real examples to their children and inspirations to me. It is not easy to live the faith today and harder still to raise children in it. So many parents here make great efforts and real sacrifices to do that.

We know that parents have the first responsibility to hand on the faith, but they do not work alone. We are blessed with a great school faculty and staff, a wonderful religious education program and volunteer catechists, as well as a very strong RCIA program. This is important work, and it is vital that we keep working at it and keep improving with every passing year. As a priest, I count it a great blessing to be a part of First Communions and Confirmations. There were too many to count at our parish, but each one was a privilege.

Of course, we learn the Faith in order to practice it. Faith flourishes in action. Our parish has a strong tradition of reaching out in service to our brothers and sisters in need. The parishioners here do not just talk about helping others, they get involved and make a positive impact. One of the most beautiful teachings of the Church is the teaching on the dignity of the human person (especially needed in our world today). The parish lives this teaching out in practical service through pro-life efforts and concrete acts of charity to our neighbors. The hundreds of parishioners who lend their hands to make life better for others, often at great personal cost, is a source of inspiration for me. May the Lord continue to bless your good works!

(This reflection will continue in next week’s bulletin.)

Sincerely yours in Christ,

- Fr. Aaron Esch

As I Leave My “Active” Ministry The weekend of July 25/26, I will deacon and preach at all the Masses as the last weekend of my active ministry here at St. Al’s. As I am not able to meet with many of you because of the confines we find ourselves in, I will put some of my thoughts here today.

What a privilege it has been for me to have been your deacon here for 36 years. As we know, Church is not a building, but its people, and you have been an incredible part of my life, my growth in my faith life AND my joy! I also want to say how much I have appreciat-ed how wonderfully you have treated my wife Kathy throughout all these years.

The greatest joy of my ministry here has been to have been able to baptize the little ones in our community. Fortunately, I will still be able to do so. I am humbled at having been able to share your faith journeys—your joys, your sorrows—to work with parents in bringing their children to their first sacrament—to be with families as they process their grief and to walk with them to determine where is God in all this! In working as facilitators in the Marriage Preparation program, Kathy and I have enjoyed working with couples as they prepare for the sacrament of marriage. As Kathy and I shared our 53 years of marriage with them, it truly brought us closer in our own marriage.

I also look back at the time that Fr. Straub and I started the RCIA program here at St Al’s. The training that we went through in Washington, D.C., was life changing for me. The RCIA program has continued on so very well over these many years.

In closing, I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the wonderful support of the FIVE pastors that I had the privilege to serve with. They were ALL very supportive of my ministry. You as a parish need to know that this kind of support is not necessarily experienced by other deacons in the dio-cese.

So now, my active ministry ends. I will still be working with our Men for Christ group as well as to be available for baptisms, witnessing marriages and funerals. Blessings to all, -Deacon Ted

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Alphonsus The Associate Director of Christian Formation (ADCF) position is a ten month, part-time, salaried professional member of the Pastoral Staff, accountable to the Pastor and directly reporting to the Director of Christian Formation (DCF), and is responsible for working with the DCF in the areas of Christian Formation per-taining to Kindergarten through 5th grade. The hours per week called for in this position vary according to the demands of the day and sea-son, but average 25 to 28 hours per week. Typically, the position has concentrated week-end hours with regular office days. Evening and weekend work is necessary. Please sub-mit cover letter, resume, salary requirements and any references to barb@st-alphonsus.org, prior to July 31, 2020. -Julie Lobitz, Director of Christian Formation

Face Mask Sale Saint Alphonsus School is selling face masks that feature the St. Alphonsus logo. Each mask sells for $7.00, and all proceeds benefit the St. Alphonsus Home and School. The masks will be delivered to the St. Alphonsus School Office when they are ready. Once they arrive in the office, you will be contacted so that arrange-ments can be made for you to pick up your or-der. To order masks, go to: Facebook.com/stalsgreendale/posts/1102837653419878.

Garden Coordinator After 16 years, Bernie Knier is retiring as coordinator of garden plots on the St. Al-phonsus grounds. If you are interested in knowing more or taking on this position, please call the parish office at 421-2442.

Just So You Know The last weekend in July will be Deacon

Ted’s retirement celebration. He will preach at all Masses.

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Parish Giving Results Envelope and Offertory Contributions:

July 1, 2020 through July 7, 2020 * This Past Weekend’s Contributions $ 17,462 This Month’s Contributions (to date) $ 17,462 Last Year Same Month Contributions $ 14,192 (to date) Budgeted Amount for July $ 105,002

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For more detailed information on the Operations Budget and Balance Sheet, see the Monthly Financials at www.st-alphonsus.org/financecouncil.cfm.

Thank you for your generosity.

St. Alphonsus Food Pantry For our next collection, July 25/26, we ask you to please include soup, tuna, spaghetti, and fruit for the Food Pantry.

PLEASE NOTE: Food pantry donations should be dropped off in the main Church building by the parish library on collection weekends, even if you are not currently attending Mass. There will no longer be drive-by collections at the parish house building and they ask that all donations be dropped off no later than noon on Sunday of collection weekends.

Look for future bulletin updates for specific food items to bring. If you have any questions, please contact the Food Pantry at 414-514-4400. Thank you for your support of the Food Pantry.

Food Pantry Collection Dates for 2020: August 22 & 23; September 26 & 27; October 24 & 25; November 28 & 29; and December 26 & 27.

Christian Formation Registration Register your children now for the 2020-21 Christian formation classes (grades 5K-11/Confirmation). Go to the Faith Formation page of the St Alphonsus website (https://www.st-alphonsus.org/faith-formation/faithformation.cfm) to register. Information about classes, tuition and a class schedule are also available on the website. Please email christianformation@st-alphonsus.org if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing your children in class!

Christian Formation Needs Volunteers We are looking for volunteer catechists for our 2020-21 Christian Formation classes. If you are interested in a rewarding experience helping children grow in their faith, this is a great opportunity! Catechists for all grades (5K-11th Grade) are needed – classes meet 10-13 times, and all teaching materials are provided. If you are interested and would like to volunteer, please sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FAEAD2FAA8-catechist1. If you want more information or have questions, please email us at christianformation@st-alphonsus.org. Please join us in welcoming our new parish members: Melissa & Sophie Batog Tomasz, Agnieszka, Jonathan & Oliver Czupryna Loretta Dubuque-Schell Jason, Erin, Jocelyn, Corrina & Annie Dummert Bret, Rimi & Luke Gagliano Mitchel, April & Blair Gallagher Adam, Tracy & Elin Gallenberger Kurt, Heather & Benson Heiser Chris, Jeanne, Hank, Sam & Jon Hlebichuk Marybeth Holloway Marietta Hueneke Denise Kunz Susan Leranth Bryan Lisowski Eric, Abby, Emily & Nolan Manders Dana & Amelia McCullough Jason, Madeline & Maxwell Moorman Patrick & Jill Murphy Frank & Jane Pipito Joseph & Bernadette Rein Sarah Scholz & Nicholas, Jackson & Owen Engan Maricruz Talavera-Pettis Manuel Villa & Alejandra Pettis Adam, Joanna, Aiden & Damian Wroblewski

Congratulations On July 11, at the 4:00 p.m. Mass, Denise Kunz was received into the Catholic Church, confirmed, and made her First Communion. In addition, these Catholic adults also received the Sacrament of Confirmation: Alejandra Pettis, Maricruz Talavera-Pettis, Jody Top-ping, and Patrick Ross. These newly con-firmed Catholics have been supported by their sponsors, catechists, our parish priests, fami-lies and friends, throughout their preparation journey. We, too, offer them our prayerful sup-port and best wishes, as they continue to grow in the Catholic way of life and as members of our parish community.

An Invitation If you know folks who are not Catholic and do not have a church home, why not invite them to consider the Catholic way of life? For further information regarding the process of becoming Catholic, please contact Sister Eileen: eileen@st-alphonsus.org or 421-2442 x 224

Question Of The Week Theme: Discipleship—opening our hearts to Jesus’ word and acting upon it. Question for Youth: When the sower, in this week’s Gospel, sowed his seed, not all of it fell on “good soil.” What can you do in the coming week to make sure that you are open to God in your life? What is getting in the way of your being “good soil?” Question for Adults: Using the parable of Jesus in this reading, describe how faith has been planted in your life? How long did it take for that seed to land “on good soil?”

Tear Along Perforated Line

Contacts Church Building 6060 West Loomis Road • Greendale, WI 53129 Parish Ministry Center & Christian Formation Office…….414-421-2442 5960 West Loomis Road • Greendale, WI 53129-1824 Fax…………………………………………………………………414-421-8744 E-mail…………………………………………………..stals@st-alphonsus.org Website………………………………………………….www.st-alphonsus.org Pastoral Staff…………………………………………………….414-421-2442 Pastor, Rev. Aaron Esch………………………… fraaron@st-alphonsus.org Associate Pastor, Rev. Britto Suresh…….. .brittosuresh@st-alphonsus.org

eileen@st-alphonsus.org Director of Finance, Kathy Jaeckels………………kathyj@st-alphonsus.org Director of Liturgy & Music, Terry Piontkowski ……terry@st-alphonsus.org Director of Christian Formation, Julie Lobitz…………..lobitzj@st-alphonsus.org

School Principal, Mary Stallmann…………………. mary@st-alphonsus.org Permanent Deacon, Ted Gurzynski……….theodore.gurzynski@gmail.com Permanent Deacon, James Leggett..jleggettfarmersinsurance@gmail.com

Rev. Walter Vogel………………………………………….Priest In Residence School Offices…………………………………………………..414-421-1760 6000 West Loomis Road • Greendale, WI 53129 School & Gym Entrances…………………………...6080 West Loomis Road Fax…………………………………………………………………414-433-0709 Pastoral Council Chairperson, Denna Flemming…………………..430-1482 Parish Trustee, Mary Sue Taft……………………………………….425-6400 Parish Trustee, Robert Lange………………………………………..940-2755 Neighborhood Outreach Program……………………………………488-6500 Emergency Food Pantry……………………………………………...514-4400

Prayer Network If you have a Special Intention for which you would like prayers, please call one of the St. Alphonsus Prayer Networks: St. Ann (Geri)…………………………………………………………..281-4507 St. Patrick (Holly)………………………………………………………282-0485 The networks are confidential; please feel free to contact them with your requests.

Temporary Eucharistic Celebrations Weekend Saturday 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am, 10:00 am & 12:00 pm Weekday Masses 8:00 am Sacrament of Baptism For Baptismal arrangements, call the Parish Office, 421-2442.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday ............................ 3:30 pm or anytime by appointment

Anointing of the Sick Please contact the parish office to make an appointment to be anointed

New Membership You can register online at www.st-alphonsus.org

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Do you know that St. Peregrine is the cancer saint?

THE PARISH OFFICE IS NOW STAFFED FOR

PHONE CALLS MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

10:00 AM—4:00 PM; FRIDAY 10:00 AM—1:00 PM

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PARISH OFFICES ARE

NOT OPEN FOR BUSINESS AT THIS TIME.

Mass Intentions Saturday, July • 11 St. Benedict 4:00 pm † Michael Parajecki (Wife Lillian, Sandy & Tom Meier) 6:00 pm † Vincent & Suzanne Cameranesi (Gene & Rosemary Miller) w/communions Sunday, July • 12 Fifteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time 8:00 am † Riana Sweet (Ken Sweet & Family)

10:00 am For the Parishioners † Alex, Irene & Don Wicihowski (Jerry & Kathy Wicihowski) 12:00 pm † Paul & Elfriede Schwabe (Karen Forecki) w/communions

Monday, July • 13 Weekday 8:00 am † All Souls (Family & Friends) Tuesday, July • 14 St. Kateri Tekakwitha 8:00 pm † Intention Of Baadi Tadych (Hauerwas Family) 6:30 pm Rosary-Devotions in the Chapel Wednesday, July • 15 St. Bonaventure 8:00 am † James Cyganiak (Joseph Terrian) Thursday, July • 16 Weekday 8:00 am † Richard J. Biedrzycki (Wife, Frances) 4:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration Friday, July • 17 Weekday 8:00 am † All Souls (Family & Friends) Saturday, July • 18 Weekday 3:30 pm Confessions 4:00 pm † Raphael & Aurora Navarro (Ken & Aurora Derdzinski) 6:00 pm † Ed Lange & † Bob Sems (Bob & Kathy Lange) w/communions Sunday, July • 19 Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time 8:00 am † James Cyganiak (Eileen Carter) 10:00 am For the Parishioners † Delphine Meyer (Ray & Gerry Meyer)

12:00 pm † John Yung (Noreen Carballo) w/communions

Scripture Readings Readings for the week of July 12, 2020 Sunday: Is 55:10-11/Ps 65:10, 11, 12-13, 14 [Lk 8:8]/Rom 8:18-23/Mt 13:1-23 or 13:1-9 Monday: Is 1:10-17/Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23 [23b]/Mt 10:34—11:1 Tuesday: Is 7:1-9/Ps 48:2-3a, 3b-4, 5-6, 7-8 [cf. 9d]/Mt 11:20-24 Wednesday: Is 10:5-7, 13b-16/Ps 94:5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 14-15 [14a]/Mt 11:25- 27 Thursday: Is 26:7-9, 12, 16-19/Ps 102:13-14ab and 15, 16-18, 19-21 [20b]/Mt 11:28-30 Friday: Is 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8/Is 38:10, 11, 12abcd, 16 [cf. 17b]/Mt 12:1- 8 Saturday: Mi 2:1-5/Ps 10:1-2, 3-4, 7-8, 14 [12b]/Mt 12:14-21 Next Sunday: Wis 12:13, 16-19/Ps 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16 [5a]/Rom 8:26-27/Mt 13:24-43 or 13:24-30

Observances for the week of July 12, 2020 Sunday: 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Henry Tuesday: St. Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin Wednesday: St. Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Thursday: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Friday: Saturday: St. Camillus de Lellis, Priest Next Sunday: 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time ©LPi