St. Augustine Parish 6762 W. Rogers St. ■ West Allis, WI 53219 HRVATSKA ŽUPA SV. AUGUSTINA Pastor Fr. Lawrence Frankovich, O.F.M. Parish Council & Committees Chairperson Maria Caravello ........... 541-9608 Trustees Mike Suter ................... 405-2078 Phil Ryback ................. 525-0620 Business Manager & Finance Pat Rogutich ......... 262-782-9058 Christian Formation Steve Pemper............... 737-5023 Human Concerns Connie Boos ................ 545-7444 Maintenance Mike Suter ................... 405-2078 Prayer & Worship Anna Gass ................... 541-2135 Social Activities Betty Iverson ............... 672-5507 Choir Director Pat Rogutich ................ 262-782-9058 Christian Women Betty Pyka ………………...771-4326 Custodian JaniKing………………262-623-4487 Holy Name Society Thomas Beshensky ............. 748-7488 Legion of Mary Linda Gatton ....................... 543-9659 Multicultural Program Anna Gass .......................... 541-2135 Parish Secretary Terri DeGaro ...................... 541-5207 Religious Education Barbara Krieger...………...364-5566 St. Vincent de Paul Eugene Chiconas ................ 463-1218 Secular Franciscans Betty Pyka ………………...771-4326 Young-At-Heart Anna Gass ........................... 541-2135 Sunday Masses Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am Holy Day Masses 9:00 am & 7:00 pm Daily Masses 8:00 am Penance Saturday 4:00 - 4:30 pm Baptisms, Marriages & Funerals Arrange with Pastor Telephones Rectory ..................................... 541-5207 Rectory Fax ................................ 541-0273 Rectory E-mail [email protected] Parish Website…………….....staugwa.org Parish Center Hall ...................... 545-9624 Mary Queen of Saints Catholic Academy Principal: Nicole Kuehne, 476-0751 School Board Representative: Laura Richards 475-1350 Athletic Association Rep: Ed Rebro, 617-8873 St. Augustine Parish Masses This Week Sun., January 18th 1 Sam 3:3-10, 12; 1 Cor 6:13-15, 17-20; John 1:35-42 Sat., 5:00 Helen Zalac (family) 10:00 Parishioners Mon., January 19th Hebrews 5:1-10; Mark 2:18-22 8:00 Michael Wess (wife, Shirley) Tues., January 20th SS. Fabian/Sebastian, martyrs Hebrews 6:10-20; Mark 2:23-28 8:00 Phillip Tomasino (Napientek family) Wed., January 21st St. Agnes, virgin and martyr Hebrews 7:1-3,15-17; Mark 3:1-6 8:00 Henry Schnell (Julia Kempka) Thurs., January 22nd Hebrews 7:25-8:6; Mark 3:7-12 8:00 Special Intention Fri., January 23rd Hebrews 8:6-13; Mark 3:13-19 8:00 Special Intention Sat., January 24th St. Francis de Sales , bishop Hebrews 9:2-3,11-14; Mark 3:20-21 8:00 No Service Sun., January 25th John 3:1-5; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20 Sat., 5:00 Parishioners 10:00 Joe Malucha (wife, Maggie) Ministries Next Sunday, January 25th 5:00 cross: J Tomkowiak servers: M Rebro reader: C Schachel euch mins: J Tomkowiak, B Iverson & M Rebro 10:00 cross: D Ulatowski servers: Amy & Ann Rebro reader: L Hocking euch mins: B Rebro, V & D Ulatowski Last Sunday’s Collection …………………..$2,123.00 Gerald & Dorine Jaczynski (project fund)…..$2,500.00 Sunday Contribution: Fundraisers and special donations are most important in maintaining financial stability in our parish. However, the weekly collections still form the largest single source for income. Some may give weekly whatever they are able - some can give more and some less. We appreciate the ongoing weekly donations made by our parishioners and friends. Thank you to all and continue in your generosity so that we may continue to be a parish able to proclaim the message of Christ. “Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver”. II Corinthians 9:6-7 West Allis, Wisconsin Today’s Theme God calls at times softly and at times loudly but the call is always made. Christian Women Society: TODAY please pick up Salad Luncheon tickets in Heritage Hall after the 10:00 a.m. Mass. This very enjoyable luncheon and great annual fundraiser this year will be on Sun., March 8th Quick Breads: Thurs. Jan., 22nd, drop off quick breads between 1:30 and 3:00 pm at the Holy Assumption Cafeteria. Breads are for the south side meal program. For more information call Jean Koerner at 327-4173. Confirmation for adults: We have some adult parishioners who were never confirmed for a number of reasons. We urge and invite these adults to contact the pastor during January so sessions can be scheduled for late winter and early spring; such adult confirmations are ordinarily scheduled for the Easter Vigil, April 4th. Mary Queen of Saints Fundraiser: Join MQSCA on a chicken run, Tues. Jan., 27th from 5-7 p.m. at the Greendale Chick-fill-A at 5351 S.76th St. (by Walmart) Before ordering, please tell the cashier that you’re supporting MQSCA Spirit Night and then deposit your receipt in the designated bag at the end of the counter. 20% of the total sales will be donated to MQSCA. Please note Drive-thru sales are not included. A raffle for 3 DVD’s - “Chicken Run”, buy your tickets from the school office for 50¢ each. Winners will be chosen at a Chick-fill-A gathering table on Jan., 27th at 7 p.m., you do not need to be present to win. Support our school! Poinsettia Plants: The Christmas Season is over, and the poinsettia plants are aging. The ones in the far north end of the vestibule may be taken if anyone wants some. Lunch and Learn at Library Square: Tues., Jan 27th 11:00-1:00 p.m. Stop by for warm conversation, networking with professionals and enjoy a bowl of hearty chili made to your liking, (1820 S. 75th St.). Please RSVP no later than Fri., Jan. 23rd by phone 774-4411 or email [email protected]. Spaghetti Dinner: In celebration of 20 years of service, West Central Interfaith will be holding a Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, January 31st at St. Matthias Church Hall, 9306 W. Beloit Rd from 4:00-7:00 p.m. - $8.00 advance or $9.00 at door, 4 and under free. Help this group raise funds to continue its important mission. Call Shannon at 774-1747 for more information or tickets. January 18, 2015 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Pro-Life - A challenging call to all who are followers of Christ As Catholics we should be 100% Pro-Life. Being Pro-Life prompts the following questions in our hearts and minds: Do we show respect to all persons regardless of where they are on the journey through life? Do we especially reverence towards those in the wombs of their mothers and those on their death beds ? Do we have compassion for those who find themselves in the seemingly never-ending spiral of poverty and injustice? Do we help to make the world environment a better place that is conducive to good health and living? This week we especially focus our attention on the unborn and pray for an end to abortion. Thursday, January 22nd is 42 years since the United States Supreme Court decision was made concerning abortion. Holy Hour/Respect for Life: Mass TODAY at noon at St. Josaphat Basilica, 2333 S. 6th Street; followed by exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and time for prayer. O God, who adorn creation with splendor and beauty and fashion human lives in your image and likeness, awaken in every heart reverence for the work of your hands; renew among your people a readiness to nurture and sustain your precious gift of human life. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Archdiocesan Respect Life Mass: Thurs., Jan. 22nd, 42 years since the Roe vs. Wade decision! Bishop Richard Sklba will preside at the Archdiocesan Respect Life Mass Thursday in observance of the National Day of Penance and Prayer, the 42nd anniversary of the tragic Roe vs. Wade decision. Join in fellowship with Catholics from around the archdiocese for a 6:30 p.m. rosary and 7:00 p.m. Mass at Saint Leonard Church, W173 S7743 Westwood Dr., Muskego praying for the termination of violations against the human person through abortion and for the restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life. Our parish will join with them in prayer during our 8:00 a.m. Mass on Thursday of this week. Mid-January Reflection: We are in the middle of the most winter-like month of the year, and it’s the time when those attuned to nature look to see the increase of daylight. If we look carefully we do notice a minute by minute increase of precious sunlight. In mid-July we tend not to look eagerly toward the decrease of daylight, but in mid-January we most eagerly look for the increase of daylight. Hopefully this is a reflection of our search for the light of Christ in our lives. May each mid-winter be a time of prayer as we search to see an increase of Christ’s light within us just as nature so suggests. While we joyously celebrated the birth of Christ during the Christmas season, may we during these days of January reflect on Christ’s light growing within us always as reflected in the rhythm of nature at this time of the year. Both the seasons of the Church’s Year and the course of nature provide us with fertile soil for wholesome prayer and worship. Appreciate each season which in some ways shows forth the beauty and glory of God! Week of Prayer for Christian Unity - January 18th through 25th Ecumenism means the initiatives and activities encouraged and organized, according to the various needs of the Church and as opportunities offer, to promote Christian unity. Some ways of practicing ecumenism according to Vatican II are summarized here below. Avoid disparaging statements and judgments which do not represent the condition of our separated brothers and sisters. Be interested in dialogue between different churches and communities which are organized to help the groups better understand and appreciate each other. Cooperate with one another in activities for the common good of humanity which are demanded of every Christian. Come together for common prayer where this is permitted and appropriate. All should examine their own faithfulness to Christ and undertake whatever is necessary for renewal and reform. All are encouraged and urged both to pray for Christian unity and to do whatever possible according to these directives, so that the day will come when all followers of Christ will come together and share in the one Table of the Lord. Almighty ever-living God, who gather what is scattered and keep together what you have gathered, look kindly on the flock of your Son, that those whom one Baptism has consecrated may be joined together by integrity of faith and united in the bond of Charity. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you