The Catholic Communities of St Ann SS Peter & Paul Holy Rosary N188 School Street, New Holstein 894-3147

1724 Madison Street, New Holstein 898-4884

413 Fremont Street, Kiel 894-3553

Three Parishes - One Faith The Epiphany of the Lord

Eucharist St. Ann Sunday: 8:00 am

Holy Rosary

January 8, 2017

Liturgy of the Word & Communion

Reconciliation

St. Ann

Holy Rosary 3:00—3:30 pm SS. Peter & Paul 3:15 pm or by appointment

Wednesday at 8:30 am Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm Holy Rosary Sunday: 10:00 am Monday at 8:30 am Wednesday: 9:15 am/Church SS. Peter & Paul SS. Peter & Paul Monday & Friday at 6:25 am/Chapel (except on First Friday) Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm Thursday at 8:00 am/Chapel Sunday: 9:00 am Tuesday: 8:00 am/Church First Friday: 8:00 am/Chapel

Saturday

Sunday St. Ann Third Sunday after Mass

Cup O’ Joe Weekly Reflections by Joseph Zenk, Pastoral Leader We’ve all had it happen to us at one time or another. Perhaps numerous times. Something happens to us and we are never the same. Perhaps it was a defining decision we made that changed the course of our life. Perhaps it was the death of a loved one that left an aching hole in our heart. Or perhaps it was the love of another – a spouse, a child, a parent, a friend – who helped give us a new foundation upon which to stand. Whatever it was, we went forward differently than who and what we had been previously. Today, we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord. It’s a wonderful feast that conjures up images of stables and kings, a child and treasure, kneeling and homage. And all that is well founded. But there is more here. There is seeking and hardship, journey and darkness, emptiness, trust and hope that this longing can be filled with what is found. None of this is known during the journey. It’s only revealed when they encounter that which they had been seeking. It was only in truly seeing the Christ child – in encountering Him! – that their emptiness, their longings, their seekings were filled. And then comes the beautiful line, almost overlooked at the end of the reading: “…they departed for their country by another way.” They were different. They left the stable differently than how they came in – and not just through another door! The encounter they had with Christ invited them to a new place – no differently than the examples I listed above. They went

forward differently than who and what they had been previously. They departed for their country by another way – for they were no longer on the same journey. The love of God they encountered through this child, the plan of God for humanity, the hope for the world they received if only for a tiny glimpse, left them new and changed. How could they return the same way they had come? Life presents this same opportunity to us numerous times. We can embrace it or we can fight it. Truth be told, we probably do both. But just as the Magi had to struggle with hardship and lack of knowing and often live only on trust and hope, so, too, with us. Sometimes the stars that guide us can seem distant and faint, but we must not let that stop us on the journey. This weekend, Ss. Peter & Paul steps into a new future with the dedication and blessing of our new space. It took a great amount of work and planning and generosity to make this happen. And can we be certain what it will do for the parish? The community? The Catholic faith? No. But we journey forward in trust, following the faint and distant star that we trust has been and will continue to lead us. And while there can be pain and hurt in leaving behind the old, we know that at this point and at this time, God is inviting us into someplace new. So we move forward as a parish and depart for our new home by another way. As with the Magi, it promises to be a hope-filled, scary, trusting, uncertain, but Christ centered journey. Is there any other? Blessed Epiphany everyone!

Readings for the Week Monday Is 42:1-4, 6-7/Acts 10:34-38/Mt 3:13-17

Tuesday

Heb 2:5-12/Mk 1:21-28

Wednesday

Heb 2:14-18/Mk 1:29-39

Thursday

Heb 3:7-14/Mk 1:40-45

Friday

Heb 4:1-5.11/Mk 2:1-12

Saturday

Heb 4:12-16/Mk 2:13-17

Sunday

Is 49:3, 5-6/1 Cor 1:1-3/Jn 1:29-34

Join us next week as our readings’ focus is: “As disciples, we have been called to witness to Christ before others and to be his holy presence in the world.” As we move back into ordinary time after our Christmas celebrations, we are invited to continue to reflect on the great mystery of God’s presence in our world through Christ, whose birth we just celebrated. That invitation challenges us to conform our lives to his so that we might bear witness to the truth and hope he brings to us, as individuals and as a community of faith.

Resisting Happiness If you did not receive a book this Christmas Season (Resisting Happiness by Catholic author Matthew Kelly), it is one that invites us to look at the patterns and habits of our lives and how we can create true happiness in our lives. Please feel free to take one on your way out of Mass. We hope you will enjoy it and we wish you a most blessed Christmas and a truly Happy New Year! Joint Parish Council Meeting Members of Ss. Peter & Paul’s and St. Ann’s parish councils are reminded of our joint meeting this coming Tuesday, January 10, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at St. Ann. Holy Rosary parish council will meet on the same day/ same time – but in the Mary, Queen of Peace Room with their finance council. Choice Wine Those couples involved in our Choice Wine series are reminded of our next gathering this coming Friday, January 13, in Voland Hall at Ss. Peter & Paul. Snacks and fellowship begins at 6:00 p.m., followed by the video presentation beginning at 6:30. Deacons Deli "Funeral Planning 101" [How to have a life-giving funeral] will be the topic of our next session. Various speakers will touch on topics of; Liturgy options, Scripture readings, Symbols, Music, grief counseling. We meet at Hilde's Deli, 6:30 on January 12th. New Blessing Congratulations to Laura, Steven & Lydia Winkel on the newest addition to their family. They welcomed Shawn Henry on Wednesday, January 4 at 12:17 am. All are doing well! Laura is the office manager at St. Ann and while she is on maternity leave, Lynette Mierzejewski will be working in the Parish Office. She will be in the office Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm. Thank you Lynette! Diocesan Respect Life Masses

Christian Prayer Line

Tuesday, January 24 at 6 pm @ St. Pius X Parish, Appleton Rosary at 5:30 pm, Bishop Ricken will be presiding. Mass will be bilingual: English and Spanish. This special Mass will also include a blessing and sendoff of the March for Life pilgrims to Washington DC and a blessing over those who volunteer for Parish Respect Life Ministry. St. Ann Donna Schmitz 894-7153 Valeria Kempf 894-2370

Divine Savior Catholic School The 8th grade class is nearing their graduation in Spring. It begins this coming week with their class retreat hosted by Roncalli High School. Please remember these students in your prayers. Next Tuesday, January 10, the students will present an Epiphany Enthronement ceremony as part of the introduction to the liturgy. Please join at the 8:00 Mass and then join us for our monthly social which is hosted by Grade 4 this month. Daily Prayer Suggestion Here’s an idea for those Christmas cards, e-cards and pictures you received this Christmas. Stack them and when you say your daily prayer or before meal prayer pick the first card off the pile and pray for that person/family that sent the card. Then put their card on the bottom of the pile. Each day remembering one of those who remembered to send you a greeting is a great way to pray for family, friends and those special people in your life. Young Adults Around the Diocese Volunteers and passionate young adults have made things happen in their parishes and are making a difference. Coffee house nights, Adoration, Encounter, service events and casual dinner gatherings to meet new friends are happening all around the Diocese. January 12, 7pm Encounter His Love - Quad parishes Green Bay - Mass, Adoration, Confession, Music January 14, 9-noon Service Morning at Feeding America Appleton - all are welcome RSVP on Facebook January 26, 6:30-8:30 pm Catholic Culinary Series Part 1: Finding the Flavor of Faith International foods, music and speaker St. Matthew Parish Green Bay RSVP on Facebook

Stress in Your Marriage? Retrouvaille is a program for married couples who feel bored, disillusioned, frustrated or angry in their marriages. Some experience coldness or conflict in their relationships. Most want to make a change, but they don’t know where to start. Perhaps you have a friend or family member in this situation? This program has helped thousands of couples experiencing difficulties in their marriage. For confidential information about or to register for the program beginning with a Green Bay area weekend retreat January 6—8, 2017, please call (414) 502-7685, email: [email protected] or visit our website at http://www.HelpOurMarriage.com.

Holy Rosary Rita Greuel 898-5213 Helen Reinl 898-4867

SS. Peter & Paul Fran Pitz 894-3017 Agnes Arndt 894-2952

SS. PETER & PAUL, KIEL Calendar of Events +Mass Intentions Jan 9– Jan 15 Mon Liturgy of the Word/Communion 6:25 am/Chapel Tues Mass 8:00 am/Church +Gilbert Faust DS Board of Directors 5:15 pm DS Board of Trustees 6:00 pm Linked Pastoral Council 6:30 pm @ St. Ann Wed Faith Formation Classes Thurs Holy Hour 10:00 am/Chapel Liturgy @ Willowdale 10:00 am Scrip Sales 2—4 pm/Rectory Deacon’s Deli 6:30 pm Hilde’s Deli Fri Liturgy of the Word/Communion 6:25 am/Chapel Sat Reconciliation 3:15 pm Mass @ 4:00 pm + Jerry Schmitz Scrip Sales after Mass Sun Mass @ 9:00 am + Glenroy & Henrietta Blatz Scrip Sales after Mass Thank-You . . . SS. Peter & Paul extends many, many THANKS to all parishioners and friends for your prayers and financial support in the Capital Campaign construction project to date. Our parish is truly blessed with generous hearts! In Sympathy Prayers and sympathy are offered for the families of John Dhein & George Michels who were called home to the Lord. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace and glory. Ministry Schedules The new ministry schedules are done and if you provided the parish office with an email address it has been sent to you via email. If not, the schedules can be found in the back of church. If you’d like to receive them via email, or if you did not receive one, please contact the office. Looking for a new ministry, and you have skills in excel? We are looking for someone to do the ministry schedule for our parish. It is done once, every six months and is coordinated with the Mass times, special holy days, choirs, etc. Please contact Kim in the parish office, if you are interested. Holy Hour SS. Peter & Paul will be hosting Holy Hour on Thursday, January 12 at 10:00 am in the rectory chapel. Please join us for prayer, silence, Scripture, and song.

Christmas Letter Fr. Loren has sent a Christmas letter to us telling of all the things keeping him busy. We have copies available in the office for anyone wanting to hear about how he's doing. Scrip News The profit for the month of December was $3,747.53! We sold over $88,000 in $crip certificates/cards. Thanks to everyone who purchased $crip for Christmas gift giving. Why not try it weekly for gas or groceries? Don’t forget to stop and get Scrip before you do your shopping. Birthdays & anniversaries. . . we have the gift cards you need. Scrip can be purchased after weekend Masses or in the rectory office anytime. Kiel Food Pantry Hours The Kiel Food Pantry is open on Wednesdays from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, with the exception of December, when it will be open from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Distribution on Fridays will be 2:30 to 4:30 pm. Senior Birthdays Eight of our ‘senior parishioners’ celebrate their birthdays during the month of January. They include: Jeanette Klauck (2), Dolores Kauth (3), Louann Lindow (6), Edwin Majkrzak (7), Al Steffen (9), Les Klauck (15), Tes Klauck (17), and Theresa Fritsch (27). Congratulations and may God bless you on your birthday and throughout the entire year! Your Stewardship Sharing Week ending January 1, 2017 Stewardship Envelopes $ 2,813.00 Loose Offertory $ 341.26 Student Envelopes $ 5.00 Solemnity of Mary $ 448.00 THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS! SS. Peter & Paul Liturgical Roles Jan 14—4 pm Jan 15—9 am E– Paul Swanson C– Kraemers GREETERS C– Franceen Bowe W-Dawn Voland PROCLAIMER Faye Billmann Jennifer DeTroye EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

SERVERS MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY

Tess Klauck Les Klauck Cheryl Knier Michelle May Mary Owsley*

Lara Blaser Jim Draxler Charlyn Gaedke Joe Greuel Pat Groh*

Helen Brost Mandy Brost Jeff Schweitzer Steve Werdeo*

Carleen Meyer Halle Meyer Sue Ann Kohlmann Tom Kraus*

ST. ANN, ST. ANNA Calendar of Events +Mass Intentions Sunday – January 8 Epiphany of the Lord Mass – 8:00 am + Ray & Ermina Kempf Tuesday – January 10 Mission Quilting 8:30 am Parish Council Mtg. @ St. Ann 6:30 pm Wednesday – January 11 Rosary – 8:00 am Liturgy of the Word w/Communion – 8:30 am Faith Formation – 6:00 pm Thursday – January 12 Mission Quilting 8:30 am Deacon’s Deli – 6:30 pm Hilde’s Deli Friday – January 13 Choice Wine Date Night – SSPP 6:30 pm Sunday – January 15 Mass – 8:00 am + Mary Ann Mytko Reconciliation available following Mass Building & Grounds Collection Jaxon Woelfel Baptism Spring Raffle Those who have prizes or donations for the spring raffle should contact Larry or Valeria Kempf at 8942370. Tickets will be printed at the end of January. Thank You from St. Vincent de Paul, New Holstein St. Ann Parish: Thank you for the collection on Thanksgiving Day for St. Vincent de Paul. We do appreciate it and it will be used wisely to help the needy. 2017 Calendars Calendars for 2017 are available in the gathering room and the parish center porch. The calendars are courtesy of Meiselwitz-Vollstedt and Sippel Funeral Homes. Resisting Happiness If you did not receive a copy of “Resisting Happiness” on Christmas, please pick one up from the gathering room or Parish Center Porch.

Mission Quilting Quilting will begin on Tuesday, January 10 and will continue every Tuesday and Thursday forenoon starting at 8:30 am. All are welcome to come and help. Bring your scissors. The quilts go to the Salvatorian Missions. Quilting takes place at the home of Ken & Lydia Turba, 894-3858. Rosary & Liturgy of the Word During the winter months, the Rosary and Liturgy of the Word with communion will be celebrated in the parish center on Wednesday mornings at 8:00 am. Holy Hour will continue to be held in the church on the first Wednesday of the month at 8:00 am. Thank You from Atrium, New Holstein “Thank you to all the members of St. Ann for the gifts for the residents. It is such a wonderful thing you arrange with your church for our residents. The gifts were opened Christmas morning by our residents. Thank you again!” We also thank Judy Thome for organizing this event and delivering the gifts! Your Stewardship Sharing January 1, 2017 Church Support Envelopes: $ 270.00 Loose Offering: $ 147.00 Weekly Stewardship needed to meet budget: $950.00 Thank you for your support! St. Ann Liturgical Roles Sunday, Jan. 15 8:00 am Mass GREETERS Dave & Sherry Winkel LECTOR Luana Hoefler EUCHARIST Jane Stephani & Kathy Pershing SERVERS Maggie & Katie Dickrell USHERS Jeff Berchem& Larry Kempf GIFT BEARERS Mytko Family

Have you been hurt by the Catholic Church? Do you know someone who has? Tell your story to pastoral leader, Joe Zenk, during a time of sharing . The Stoelting House

Optimist Park Chalet

3rd Street, Kiel Thursday, February 2, 2017 6:30 - 8:00 pm

2200 Mason St, New Holstein Saturday, February 4, 2017 9:30 - 11:00 am

No judgment or debate. . . just a time to listen and share. Open sharing; no appointment necessary.

HOLY ROSARY, NEW HOLSTEIN CALENDAR OF EVENTS + MASS INTENTIONS Monday – January 9 Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion 8:30 am/ Church Choir Practice 6:15 pm/Church Tuesday – January 10 Joint Parish Council/Finance Council Meeting 6:30 pm MQP Rm Wednesday – January 11 9:15 am Mass +Francis & Mary Krutzik Mission Quilting at Julie Ruffing’s Home Building & Grounds Committee Meeting 10:00 am MQP Rm Faith Formation Classes 6:15 pm/School Thursday – January 12 Deacon’s Deli 6:30 pm @ Hilde’s Deli, Chilton Friday – January 13 Choice Wine 6:30 pm @ SS. Peter & Paul Saturday – January 14 4:00 pm Mass +John & Harriet Stellpflug Staff Christmas Party Sunday – January 15 10:00 am Mass +Al Halbach MQP Rm-Mary, Queen of Peace Room (School Meeting Room)

JOINT PARISH COUNCIL/FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING There will be a joint meeting of Holy Rosary’s Parish Council and Finance Council at 6:30 pm in the Mary Queen of Peace Room this Tuesday, January 8. POINSETTIA TREES If you ordered a poinsettia in honor/memory of a loved one for the Poinsettia Tree and you wish to take it home, you may pick it up after the 10:00 am Mass this weekend. PICTORIAL DIRECTORY The Pictorial Directories are here. We will distribute them before and after Masses to those who had their picture taken on the following weekends: Main Wing - Saturday & Sunday, January 7 & 8 North Wing - Saturday & Sunday, January 14 & 15 South Wing - Saturday& Sunday, January 21 & 22 During the week days, the Directories may be picked up at the Parish Office. MARIAN DEVOTION Through the remainder of these winter months, Marian Devotions will only be held on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. Everyone is welcome to join them in prayer at 1:00 pm on these days. MISSION QUILTING The Mission Quilters are working Wednesday mornings at Julie Ruffing’s home, W1399 Fur Farm Rd. Anyone

interested in tying quilts is welcome to come. Questions, please call Julie at 898-5966. SPRING INTO CASH RAFFLE TICKETS Spring Into Cash raffle tickets are available in the main wing of church this weekend for you to pick up. Please support our fundraiser by picking up your tickets and selling a few. Extra tickets are also available. RIDES TO CHURCH We are looking for an individual(s) who would offer a ride to church for someone in need. If you would like to help out, please call the parish office. SCRIP Hitting those after-Christmas sales? We still carry many of the seasonal favorites for you—Aeropostle, American Eagle, Bath and Body, Best Buy, Old Navy, Barnes and Noble, Gap and Toys R Us. You can pay off the Lowe’s or Kohl’s credit card with scrip, too! Check out the box in Your Stewardship Sharing For Year Ending December 31, 2016: Church Support Envelopes: $ 2,912.00 Christmas Envelope: $ 159.00 Loose Offertory: $ 1,238.64 Student Envelopes: $ 19.00 Building Grounds Envelopes: $ 41.00 For January 1, 2017: Church Support Envelopes: $ 1,862.00 Christmas Envelope: $ 75.00 Loose Offertory: $ 227.02 Building Grounds Envelopes: $ 9.00 Adult Envelopes Needed Weekly to Meet Budget: $4,423.08 Received in December: $25,388.25 Monthly Budget: $19,166.67

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS! Holy Rosary Liturgical Ministers SERVERS -N USHERS -M -S -N GREETERS -M -S BODY PRECIOUS BLOOD PROCLAIMER CANTOR ORGANIST

January 14 - 4:00 PM

January 15 - 10:00 AM

Mitchell Klotz Casey Schmitz +Ron Schmitz Al Berenz Kevin Sippel

Kylie Meister Jessica Williams +John Klinzing Bill Atkinson Mike Kutz

Ron Schmitz Linda Escher Jenny Sippel

Maureen & Jared Meister Justin & Mandy Ehlenbeck Emily Williams

Diane Klotz Allen Anhalt Connie Leonhard Audry Heus Paul Kapellen Dolores Pethan Meg Feider Ann Arbuckle

Nadine Guckeisen Leslie Fredrich Dave Whorrall Martha Whorrall Joan Kabat Roger Philippi Choir Vic Guckeisen

the main wing after Mass or call Christy Schmitz (8989172) or Tena Hartwig (898-5030) during the week; leave your name and number on the machine and your call will be returned promptly. BMO Harris also carries many cards and certificates at the bank during banking hours.

VOLUNTEERING IN THE COMMUNITY Warm Your Heart, and the Hearts of Our Patients as a Hospice Volunteer Volunteers are the HEART of Aurora at Home Hospice. We are looking for kind, caring individuals to provide companionship to our patients and respite for their caregivers. As a Hospice Companion Volunteer you could:  Play games  Read a book  Participate in life review  Be present while a caregiver rests  Remember special days  Laugh with a patient  Hold their hand while the rest Volunteers visit with patients at least once a week, for 1-2 hours at time. We will train you to be the best Hospice Companion Volunteer and to provide our patients with loving care, comfort and dignity in their final days. We hope you will join us on this rewarding path. Please contact Amy Reineking at 920-412-6682 or email [email protected] for more information or to being the volunteer process.

VINNIE'S STORE NEWS "You are never more like Jesus than when you're serving." ~ CatholicLink Help Us, Help others! We are looking for more men volunteers to help us out in the warehouse. 1234 Teckla Place 894.7834

Baptism Congratulations on the birth of your child! Contact the office at least one month before desired date of Baptism to arrange for preparation.

Marriage Congratulations on your engagement! Contact the office at least six months before your intended date to meet with Joe and to make arrangements for the marriage preparation process.

Bequests Please remember our parish when making out your will. Thank you.

Leadership Joseph Zenk Bernard “Pat” Knier Fr. Patrick Nelson, S.D.S.

Pastoral Leader Deacon Priest Moderator

St. Ann 894-3147 [email protected]

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Fr. Ron Smith OFM, Cap. Priest Celebrant Laura Winkel Parish Business Manager & Rel. Ed Coordinator Colleen Schnell Trustee Secretary Paul Reineck Trustee Treasurer Greg Binversie Pastoral Council President Julie Brandt Finance Council Chair

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Fr. John Girotti Sue Philippi Paula Pethan Dan Schirmer Jon Berchem John Klinzing

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Priest Celebrant Parish Business Manager & Rel. Ed Coordinator Trustee Secretary Trustee Treasurer Pastoral Council President Finance Council Chair

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Fr. Alvan Amadi Kim Driscoll Danielle Ehlenbeck Lynne Becker Liz Muhs Michael Herzog Kathy Belland Jeff Voland Jackie Thiry

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Priest Celebrant Parish Office Manager Rel. Ed. Coordinator Liturgy & Music Coordinator Trustee Secretary Trustee Treasurer Pastoral Council Chair Finance Council Chair Christian Women President

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