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Blessed Savior Catholic Parish
October 23, 2016 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Parish Staff
Rev. Romanus N. Nwaru, Administrator
Email: frromanus@gmail.com
Eileen Heck, Administrative Assistant
John Henry, Finance Director
Christy Presser, Director of Music
Penny Kannall, Bookkeeper
Blessed Savior Parish Office/Center (mailing address)
8607 W. Villard Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53225
Phone: 414-464-5033
Fax: 414-464-0079
Email: blessedsavior@archmil.org
Website: www.blessedsaviorparish.org
Parish Office Hours: Mon. –Thursday 8am - 4pm
Closed Fridays
Mass Times: SATURDAY 4PM—SUNDAY 9AM Bulletin Deadline: Monday by NOON
Carol Spychalski, Bulletin Editor
Mission Statement
Blessed Savior Catholic Parish, a welcoming open
community of diverse disciples of Christ, affirms a
way of life through prayer, service, and sharing.
On Saturday, October 15 Rhey & Connie Clemente
celebrated their 17th wedding anniversary at the 4pm Mass.
May God keep blessing the two of you and may the love you have
for each other keep growing with time.
2 | BLESSED SAVIOR CATHOLIC PARISH MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
SATURDAY, 10/22 - VIGIL OF 30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Sir 35:12-14, 16-18/Tm 4:6-8, 16-18/Lk 18:9 4:00pm † Elsie Koeppen Rosary at 3:15pm SUNDAY, 10/23 - 30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Sir 35:12-14, 16-18/Tm 4:6-8, 16-18/Lk 18:9-14
9:00am † Joyce Bernacchi
Rosary at 8:15am
Anointing of the sick in the Chapel after Mass MONDAY, 10/24 - ST ANTHONY MARY CLARET, BISHOP
Eph 4:32--5:8/Ps 1:1-4, 6/Lk 13:10-17
9:00am † Joseph Minh Ly TUESDAY, 10/25 - WEEKDAY
Eph 5:21-33 or 5:2a, 25-32/Ps 128:1-5/Lk 13:18-21
9:00am † Milton Hohensee WEDNESDAY, 10/26 - WEEKDAY
Eph 6:1-9/Ps 145:10-14/Lk 13:22-30
9:00am † Theresa C. Fadden SATURDAY, 10/29 - VIGIL OF 31ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Wis 11:22--12:2/2 Thes 1:11--2:2/Lk 19:1-10
4:00pm † All Souls--Call of Names
Rosary at 3:15pm SUNDAY, 10/30 - 31TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Wis 11:22--12:2/2 Thes 1:11--2:2/Lk 19:1-10
9:00am † All Souls--Call of Names
Rosary at 8:15am
Stewardship of Prayer
WELCOME
“I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” (Matt. 25:35)
Let us give a warm welcome to Mirine Muoneke
Welcome to Blessed Savior! We are very glad you are
here and pray that you become active in our vibrant
church community where we love God, one another, our
community, and our world with our thoughts and
actions.
Wedding Banns ——
II Veronica Nweshing
Collins Tabifor
Stewardship Prayer Jesus, we believe that your disciples are called to proclaim the good news of God’s kingdom.
Send us your Spirit to open our minds and hearts to the liberating power of your word. Amen
Dear Parishioners,
Sunday Reflection:
You may have observed that the gospels for
the last few Sundays have focused on prayer.
Two Sundays ago, prayer was presented as
thanksgiving/gratitude. Last Sunday’s gospel
highlighted the need for persistence in prayer, while this Sunday’s gospel addresses the importance of praying with humility.
The parable is addressed to those who are convinced of their
own righteousness and despise everyone else. It reveals a
remarkable difference in approach between two individuals at
prayer, a Pharisee and a Tax Collector. First off, the Pharisee sat
as close to the sanctuary as possible while the tax collector stood at a distance. This reveals their self-perception in relation to God
and conforms to societal expectations.
Secondly, the style and content of each man’s prayer were
equally revealing. The Pharisee, who perceived himself as
righteous, was busy telling “himself” how good he was. The tax
collector, on the other hand, conscious of himself as a sinner and ashamed to lift up his eyes to God, beat his chest and prayed for
mercy and forgiveness. The tax collector was forgiven and went
home justified while the Pharisee was not. The message is that
those who exalt themselves would be humbled while those who
humble themselves would be exalted.
In light of this message, we may want to examine our attitude
in relation to prayer. A few reflective questions will suffice. Do I
find time to pray? How do I pray? Who best represents my prayer
style - the Pharisee or the tax collector? What is my understanding
of salvation? Do I see myself as already saved through personal
piety and self-righteous practices or am I in need of salvation? Do
I tend to look down on other people for any reason? Do I perceive
myself as better than others?
Of course, there is nothing wrong with acknowledging one’s
gifts and talents, but it would be wrong to engage in self-
justification before God. The Pharisee seemed to be doing the
right things, but his arrogance was a major stumbling block. It is
wrong to look down on those whom we consider less gifted or less
spiritual. People with deep spirituality are on the right path and
deserve commendation. However, they need to avoid spiritual
arrogance since the commendation that matters most comes from
God.
On the other hand, those who are spiritually weak need our
prayers and encouragement to deepen their faith. Some are people
who have been preoccupied with worldly affairs and found no
time for God. Others are people who have been through tragedies
and blame God for not intervening to prevent them from
happening. Some do not see the value in going to Mass regularly
and complain about Mass being too long. They are quick to
criticize church leaders and point out everything they think is
wrong with the Church. They neither support their Church
financially nor volunteer for anything.
The good news is that God does not turn his back on anyone
nor does he give up on anyone. While sin remains a major
obstacle in our relationship with God, everyone gets a second
chance. The Tax collector in our gospel was ready to turn a new
page. He humbled himself before God and asked for mercy and
forgiveness. Likewise, when we find ourselves in similar
situation, all we need is to humbly approach the throne of mercy.
Have a great week!
Fr. Romanus
30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 23, 2016 | 3
MINISTRY TO THE SICK Jeff, Mary, Carmelo & Francisca Castro, Angeline Ebert, Amy Helt, Diane Henry, Robert Pokrzywinski, Allan & Lorraine Rischman, Angie Rodenkirch, Joe & Joan Trinkl, Maury & Gloria Weinhold We pray you would feel comforted and secure in the
knowledge that God is always with you. We pray you will
trust in Him to take care of you. May you be filled with
peace today, in Jesus’ name. Amen
If you wish to add someone to the prayer list with their
permission, please call the parish office @ 414-464-5033.
A HUGE thank you to our 3 instructors and the 16 parishioners who participated and became
certified during our first parish wide CPR class on October 16. Stay tuned for information on the next class regarding our new Automated External Defibrillator.
Deb Wuerl, Human Concerns Commission
Praying the Rosary Members of Blessed Savior Parish pray
the Rosary together each weekend. We
start at 3:15pm on Saturday and 8:15am
on Sunday. Please join us. We sit in the
front pews of church.
There is strength in numbers. When we
pray the Rosary together, we are like an
army fighting against evil, and it is very
hard for evil to prevail when we are united in prayer.
Saint Louis Marie Grignion de Montfort
District 7 Thank you
On behalf of the 7th District Station and Officers, I would like
to express my sincere gratitude to your Congregation for
providing the station with dinner during the Sherman Park
unrest. I cannot put into words how much gestures like this
help to inspire and sustain our officers during such times.
They had rocks, bricks, and glass bottles thrown at them, and
when that happens it is only human to question why they
continue to be a law enforcement officer. However, when
you come into the station for a respite from all that and see
that the community you serve brought you dinner you realize
that the vast majority of citizens support you, care about you,
and appreciate the job you do.
Forever Grateful, Boris Turcinovic, Captain,
7th District Station
The food was provided and served by the Multi-Cultural
Commission of Blessed Savior.
GEAR UP FOR COLD
WEATHER AND START
RESURRECTING YOUR
WARMER COATS & JACKETS
Our SVDP Food Pantry is in
need of winter coats and
jackets & also have an ongoing need for gently used bedding
(everything except pillows). Please indicate the size (twin,
full, queen or king). As always, your help will be much
appreciated by our clients and us.
Thank you, St. Vincent de Paul Ministry
HAIL MARY
FULL OF GRACE
A message from your bulletin editor: I never use my turn signal. It’s nobody’s business where I’m going.
BAKERY NEEDED
For the October 29 & 30 fellowship gathering
after both Masses.
Please help out and bake or buy any type of bakery
item you would like to share with all of your fellow parishioners and visitors. Muffins, donuts, bars, cookies, sweet breads, all are appreciated. Please
place them on a disposable plate and bring to the Parish Hall before
Mass. IF YOU ARE BAKING A GLUTEN FREE ITEM, PLEASE WRITE “GLUTEN FREE” ON THE PACKAGE. Thank You, God Loves You!
You are invited to a Community Conversation hosted by the Milwaukee
Police District 4. It will be held at the Evangel Assembly of God, 99th & Good
Hope Road, on Thursday, October 27, 6:30-8:00pm. There are flyers on the
round table in the Villard hallway.
All Commissions Day—-Just a reminder The All Commissions Day, open to all members of Commissions and Councils, will be Saturday, November 5th from 9-11am in the parish hall. The day will focus on information
presented at the Archdiocesan Leadership Day and how it can be
applied to Blessed Savior Parish.
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