St. Mary's Visitation Parish

June 4, 2017

Pentecost Sunday

Samantha L. Rifelj

Luke Sauer

John Edward Schlifske, Jr.

Mitchell Thomas Schmidt

William R. Schumacher

Amelia Mary Skelton

Anna Marie Sobczak

Timothy J. Swietlik

Margaret M. Wichgers

Rodney E. Willoughby III

Nicholas J. Hansen

William M. Hansen

Molly D. Kalmer

Maxwell K. McQuide

Marta Julia Melin

Martin Joseph Merrick

Sonali Marie Muthupandiyan

Emma K. Parks

Gavin M. Perry

Anthony Salvador Ragonese

Timothy Joseph Rauh

Samuel Christian Wyatt Barlow

Joseph Declan Carrig

Joshua Martin Dascoli

Sarah Keenan Eberle

Ayden J. Ellis

Hannah Marie Fuller

Michael John Goldammer II

Theodore Lawrence Grassmann

Jacob Robert Griffin

Grant Daniel Grunau

Congratulations

SMV 2017 Graduates

Mass Intentions

Monday, June 5, St. Boniface, Bishop and Martyr

6:30 am † Gordon and Mary Jean Royston

Sacrament of the Sick available after Mass

Tuesday, June 6, Weekday

6:30 am † Dennis Burnick

8:00 am Students of St. Mary’s Visitation School

Wednesday, June 7, Weekday

6:30 am † Don Schaefer

Thursday, June 8, Weekday

6:30 am † Father Richard J. Talaska

Friday, June 9, Weekday

6:30 am The Intention of Bernie and Steve Graff

Saturday, June 10, Weekday

8:00 am † Michael and Cody Schoos

2:30pm Wedding: Matthew Creegan and Meredith Lippe

5:00 pm † Carol Hoffman

Sunday, June 11, The Most Holy Trinity

7:30 am The Loiacano Family

9:00 am Parishioners

11:00 am The Andres Family

ST. MARY’S VISITATION PARISH 2

Calling All Catholic Working Women! Come join our Catholic Working Women’s Book Club! We are

currently reading Lisa Hendey’s The Grace of Yes: Eight Vir-

tues for Generous Living. We meet in the ATTIC youth

room on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month to discuss the

book, and share our faith journey---triumphs and challenges---

we face as Catholic working women. If you are new, don’t let

the fact that we’ve already begun hold you back from com-

ing. All working women welcome! For more information,

please e-mail Missy Dieterich at issa_126@yahoo.com and/or

join our Facebook group: Catholic Working Women’s Book

Club at https://www.facebook.com/groups/267406267037254/.

Daily Mass Schedule 6:30 am Monday thru Friday

8:00 am Tuesday & Friday, School Days Only

Summer Weekday Mass Schedule Wednesday, June 7th thru Monday, August 28 6:30 am Monday thru Friday

8:00 am Saturday

Parish Office Hours Monday thru Thursday 8:30am - 4pm

Friday 8:30am - noon

The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Sale

Friday, June 23: 50% off everything in the store!

Come in and see our beautiful selection of clothes for the whole family!

Free blessed rosaries will be given out compliments of Dick Schimmel, The Rosary Guy!

Visit our website, stmaryeg.org/thrift-shop.html for more info.

St. Mary’s Thrift Shop Find Your Hidden Treasure Here!!

Trustee Nominations In accordance with Wisconsin State Law, each parish has two

lay trustees — the Trustee Secretary and Trustee Treasurer.

They serve as the legal Board for the parish along with the Pas-

tor, the Archbishop and the Vicar General of the Archdiocese.

Each lay trustee serves a two year term, which is renewable.

Our current trustees are Mr. Ignatius Smetek (Secretary) and

Mr. Gordon Giampietro (Treasurer). Fr. Peter has nominated

Mr. Gordon Giampietro as Trustee Secretary for a renewal of

term beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2019. The

parish charter also allows any practicing baptized and con-

firmed Catholic member of the parish, at least 25 years old, to

be nominated in writing by ten or more parish members. Nom-

inations need to be received in the parish offices by Friday,

June 9th at noon.

The Family Rosary

5:00pm June 11 Church

The Family Rosary will take place

the 2nd Sunday of every month at 5:00pm.

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Pentecost

This weekend we celebrate the great Feast of Pentecost – the final celebration in the Easter Season and the

great feast day of the Holy Spirit Himself. As you know, there are seven gifts that the Holy Spirit gives us.

St. Alphonsus Liguori composed a beautiful prayer to the Holy Spirit based on asking Him for these seven

gifts. It seems especially appropriate on this Pentecost Sunday to include it here in the bulletin:

Holy Spirit, Divine Consoler,

I adore You as my true God,

with God the Father and God the Son.

I adore You and unite myself to the adoration

You receive from the angels and saints.

I give You my heart and I offer my ardent thanksgiving

for all the grace which You never cease to bestow on me.

O Giver of all supernatural gifts,

who filled the soul of the Blessed Virgin Mary,

Mother of God, with such immense favors,

I beg You to visit me with Your grace

and Your love and to grant me the gift of holy fear,

so that it may act on me as a check to prevent me

from falling back into my past sins,

for which I beg pardon.

Grant me the gift of piety,

so that I may serve You for the future with increased

fervor, follow with more promptness Your holy inspirations,

and observe your divine precepts with greater fidelity.

Grant me the gift of knowledge,

so that I may know the things of God and,

enlightened by Your holy teaching, may walk,

without deviation, in the path of eternal salvation.

Postings from Fr. Peter

Grant me the gift of fortitude,

so that I may overcome courageously all the assaults of

the devil, and all the dangers of this world which threaten the

salvation of my soul.

Grant me the gift of counsel,

so that I may choose what is more conducive to my

spiritual advancement and may discover the wiles and snares of

the tempter.

Grant me the gift of understanding,

so that I may apprehend the divine mysteries

and by contemplation of heavenly things detach my thoughts

and affections from the vain things of this miserable

world.

Grant me the gift of wisdom,

so that I may rightly direct all my actions, referring them

to God as my last end;

so that, having loved Him and served Him in this life,

I may have the happiness of possessing Him eternally in

the next.

Amen.

Developing the Moral Imagination of Your Children

Wednesday, June 7th, 7pm

St. Mary’s Visitation Parish Atrium

Leila Lawler, a.k.a. “Auntie Leila” of the popular blog Like Mother Like Daughter

(www.likemotherlikedaughter.org) and author of books including “The Little Ora-

tory” and “God Has No Grandchildren” will be speaking and sharing wisdom on

marriage and family life. Leila is the mother of seven, grandmother of many, and a

wellspring of witty and practical insights. She writes on topics relevant to the fami-

ly — from theology to practical advice on the vocation of marriage like meal

planning, laundry management or parenting techniques. This is an unmissable op-

portunity to gain support and encouragement for your vocation.

Admission is free, donations welcome.

RSVP by phone or text to Meg Coleman, 262-901-8643.

Monday (6/5): Field Day

Tuesday: All School Mass, 8am

Last Day of School K4-7th Grade, dismissal at 10am

Wednesday: Teacher In-Service

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Sunday (6/4): Christian Women Hospitality Sunday

Monday: Thrift Shop Open; 9am-4pm

Tuesday: Thrift Shop Open; 9am-4pm

Lolek Young Adult Group, 7-9pm, Atrium

Wednesday: Christian Women Meeting, 9am, Atrium Library

“Developing the Moral Imagination of Your Children”

Speaker: Leila Lawler, 7pm, Atrium

Thursday: Thrift Shop Open, 9am-7pm

Buildings & Grounds Committee, 7:30am

Friday: Thrift Shop Open, 9am-4pm

Kiwanis Golden K of EG. Coffee served until 9:30am mtg; SC

(visitors are welcome)

Holy Dusters; 10am,+

Reconciliation; 2-5pm, +

Saturday: AA Meeting, 7-8am, SC

Reconciliation 8:45-9:15am

Thrift Shop Open; 9am-noon

Sunday: Parish Baby Shower to benefit Women’s Care Center,

hosted by SMV Respect Life Ministry after the 9am Mass, Atrium

Weekday Ministers ~ The Week of June 4

Server Jim Maciejewski Sacristan Jack Morien Lector Jerry Shimek Eucharistic Ministers Jack Morien

Readings for the Week of June 4, 2017 Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl

3:1-5/Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-30/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39

Extended Vigil: Gn 11:1-9/Ps 33:10-15/Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b/Dn 3:52-

56 or Ps 19:8-11/Ez 37:1-14/Ps 107:2-9/Jl 3:1-5/Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35,

27-30/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39

Day: Acts 2:1-11/Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34/1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13/Jn

20:19-23

Monday: Tb 1:3; 2:1b-8/Ps 112:1b-2, 3b-6/Mk 12:1-12

Tuesday: Tb 2:9-14/Ps 112:1-2, 7-9/Mk 12:13-17

Wednesday: Tb 3:1-11a, 16-17a/Ps 25:2-5ab, 6, 7bc-9/Mk 12:18-27

Thursday: Tb 6:10-11; 7:1bcde, 9-17; 8:4-9a/Ps 128:1-5/Mk 12:28-

34

Friday: Tb 11:5-17/Ps 146:1b-2, 6c-10/Mk 12:35-37

Saturday: Tb 12:1, 5-15, 20/Tb 13:2, 6efgh-8/Mk 12:38-44

Next Sunday: Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9/Dn 3:52-56/2 Cor 13:11-13/Jn 3:16-

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SMV 2017 Vacation Bible School Finding Jesus, Under the Sea

June 19-23 ♦ 9am - noon ♦ Monday through Friday For children entering grades K3 - grade 5 in the fall of 2017

Volunteers entering 6th-8th grade in the fall of 2017

Participant and Volunteer Registration Is Now Open

at smvvbs2017.eventbrite.com

This VBS promises to be an over-the-top, under the sea adventure!

Wedding Banns

III Matthew Creegan and Meredith Lippe

It’s Fun to be in SMV K3! Now Enrolling for the 2017-18 School Year

Would you or someone you know be interested in

St. Mary’s K3 program for next year? We still have

openings in our Monday/Wednesday/Friday and

Tuesday/Thursday classes, which run from 8:30-11:30am. Before

school care is also available starting at 7:45am. Call the school

for a tour of K3 or any of our other grades, 262-782-7057.

Please help us spread the word about our exemplary school!

St. Mary’s Seniors The Seniors Club will celebrate their 44th annual luncheon

on June 5th at Alioto's Restaurant. This is the final meeting of

the club for this season. We want to thank all of you who have

participated over the past year and invite anyone who wishes to

attend to call Dawn or Dan at 262-786-3813 for information.

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Adoration Chapel

On the feast of Pentecost which we cele-

brate this weekend, we commemorate the

descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apos-

tles. The Holy Spirit is with us all days

and all ways. Don’t forget to call on Him

for help and give thanks to Him for all His

blessings. Pentecost marks the official end

of the Easter season; however, prayer is

always in season -- and each of us has

many reasons for praying! “Prayer is the

key that opens the heart of

God,” according to St. Padre Pio. What

better place to use this key and open your

heart to God than in the St. Mary’s Perpet-

ual Adoration Chapel? Jesus is there in the Blessed Sacrament

24/7 awaiting YOU! Visit Him often to offer your prayers --

whether they are for adoration, thanksgiving, contrition and/or

petition. Better yet -- join the Adoration Program and sign up

to spend a designated hour with Him on a weekly, bi-weekly, or

monthly basis. We need your help -- and we all certainly need

God's help in our daily lives. You choose the day and the hour

that are most convenient for you. Questions? Call the Parish

office: 262-782-4575.

We Need Coverage: Please note, any and/or all coverage appreciated! Sundays 1-2 am, Call Colleen Schwarz, 414-795-3153

Wednesdays 1-2 am, Call Joleen Gordon, 262-719-6974

Thursdays 2-3 am, 2nd & 4th weeks only, Call Jack

Morien, 262-389-5625

5-6 am “ ”

6-7 pm in June “ ”

Fridays 2-3 am, Call Rita Dragani, 262-796-1162

9-10 am “ ”

You may also sign up online on our website,

stmaryeg.org/perpetual-adoration.html.

You’re Invited to a Parish

Sponsored by St. Mary’s Visitation Respect Life Ministry

Sunday, June 11th

10am – 11am

(or immediately following 9am Mass)

SMV Atrium

For the Women’s Care Center of Milwaukee

Cake and beverages will be served!

Please join us for a shower to support struggling young wom-

en who choose life for their babies! Through your gifts and

financial support, Women’s Care Center can be a BEACON OF

HOPE for abortion vulnerable women in Milwaukee by help-

ing them to have healthy pregnancies, become better parents

and take steps to self sufficiency.

Women’s Care Center is in need of new infant and toddler

clothing, disposable diapers and pull-ups, baby toiletries,

diaper bags, car seats, carriers and strollers.

Donations can be placed in the pack ‘n plays set up in the

Church Atrium beginning on June 4th. Checks made out to

Women’s Care Center are also welcome, and can be dropped

off at the parish office. Thank you for your generosity!

Spring Combined Collections Your contribution to the

Archdiocese of Milwau-

kee’s Combined Collec-

tions: The Church in the

United States aids the work

of the National Religious

Retirement Office, Catholic

Communication Campaign,

Catholic Campaign for Hu-

man Development, Catholic

University of America and

Black and Indian Missions.

Soon you will receive infor-

mation in your mail about these collections. Please be gener-

ous in your support. You may mail in your contribution or

bring it to Mass the weekend of June 10-11, 2017.

Next Sunday is Feed the Hungry

For I was hungry and you gave me food. I was thirsty and you gave

me drink. I was a stranger and you welcomed me. - Matthew 25:35

The 2nd Sunday of every month is our Feed the

Hungry collection which benefits the food pantries

at St. Rose of Lima and Blessed Savior parishes.

Please bring non-perishable food items to the atrium or the back

vestibule of church.

Fortnight for Freedom As we have for the past five years, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee is observing a “Fortnight for Freedom” beginning on June 21st and

continuing until July 4th. This is a nationwide effort promoted by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). The theme this

year is “Freedom for Mission.” We are called to follow Christ as missionary disciples by seeking the truth, serving others, and living our

faith in all that we do. Let us take a few moments each day from June 21 - July 4 to pray, reflect, and take action on religious liberty,

both here in this country and abroad. To highlight the importance of promoting religious liberty, Archbishop Listecki will celebrate a

closing Mass on July 4, 2017, 9:00 a.m. at St. Monica Parish, 160 E. Silver Spring Drive, Whitefish Bay.

Nazareth Family Day at Holy Hill On July 9, 2017 the Office for Marriage and Family Life of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and the Basilica of the National Shrine of

Mary, Help of Christians are sponsoring Nazareth Family Day, a great opportunity for families to get together for Mass, picnic and activ-

ities at beautiful Holy Hill. Please help us spread the word! Families of all ages are invited to this special day which begins with the Sac-

rament of Reconciliation from 11:30 to 12:30pm, followed by Mass at 12:30pm. After Mass, join us on the parish grounds for great food,

games for all ages, face painting, outdoor games, balloon animals, bouncy houses for younger children and a rock-climbing wall for our

older children. Cost is just $25 per family! You can also register online at www.HolyHill.com. This event is cosponsored by the Basil-

ica of the National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians, at Holy Hill, and the Office for Marriage and Family Formation.

Seminar on Opioid Abuse and Addiction The St. Francis Borgia Substance Addiction Ministry (SAM) will host Daniel Duffy, MD, from 7-8pm on Thursday, June 8 to learn more

about opioid abuse and addiction. Prior to the talk, please join us in the church for prayer for those afflicted and affected by substance

addiction from 6:15pm-6:45pm before the presentation. Everyone is invited to attend and learn more. St. Francis Borgia is located at

1375 Covered Bridge Rd., Cedarburg.

Capuchin Run-Walk for the Hungry The Capuchin Run-Walk for the Hungry, sponsored by Polish Fest, will be held Friday, June 16 at 7pm. Capuchin Community Services

has invited area parishes to form teams of runners and walkers to help feed the hungry. It’s a 5K run on USATF certified course, chip

timed and scored by CARRS or a 2 mile accessible walking route. Parish teams receive: early bird discounts for early registration; parish

team name on commemorative t-shirts; team photo; pre-event fun at Summerfest grounds, free admission to Polish Fest all three days.

Would you be interested in forming a team for SMV? If so, please contact Mary Sue Protz, 262-782-4575 or msprotz@stmaryeg.org.

SMV Youth Ministry Summer & Fall Teen Service Activities St. Mary’s Visitation’s Youth Ministry program has opportunities for activities coming up this summer and fall. If interested, please

contact Elizabeth Harrison, eharrison@stmaryeg.org to discuss specific dates available.

Plunge/Immersion Experiences The St. Ben’s Community Meal site offers two plunge/immersion experiences. SMV teens can do either one or both of these activities

this coming summer or fall.

Justice Orientation - 2 hours St Ben’s Community Meal hosts Justice Orientation reflection groups as a way of orienting and educating participants in service with

the homeless and hungry population of Milwaukee. This opportunity is done in conjunction with the meal from 5-6:45pm and usually

involves an orientation to St Ben’s Ministries, a chance to eat and talk with the meal guests, and a prayerful reflection afterward. This

experience typically takes about an hour and a half to two hours. A donation of $25 and a collection of hygiene supplies or cold

weather wear is appreciated to cover staff time. Groups of 5-15 people are welcome with one adult chaperone for every 10 minors

participating.

Urban Plunge - Overnight The urban plunge is an overnight experience intended for high school or college age students, groups of 5-15. This immersion experi-

ence usually begins on Friday night with participation in the community meal, followed by a period of reflection and discussion. Sat-

urday is spent visiting various agencies that minister with the homeless, including shelters, drop in centers, and community service

programs. This weekend experience can be tailored to the needs of the group and can be a one or two night event. Students provide a

sleeping bag, towel, and personal items; St Ben’s provides floor space for sleeping and will arrange for meals. A donation of $20 per

person per night is suggested to help defray the cost of food, staff, and utilities.

High School Expedition A high school expedition retreat is three nights, four days in the summer and two nights, one full day in fall, winter and spring. Expe-

dition retreats include: tasty food, evangelization, transportation, rustic and rugged lodging and some good 'ol fashioned Catholicism!