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Saint Florian Under the Care of the Discalced Carmelite Friars
October 17, 2021 ~ Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
WEEKEND MASSES Saturday (Anticipated) ...................... 4:00 p.m. Sunday .............................................. 8:00 a.m.
DAILY MASSES (in the Main Church) M, T, Th and F .................................. 5:00 p.m.
followed by Euch. Ad. & Ben. ......... until 6:45 p.m. Wednesday........................................ 8:00 a.m. with Euch. Ad. & Ben................... until 9:30 a.m. Saturday ............................................ 8:00 a.m. with Confessions at ....................... 8:30 a.m. Evening before Holy Day (Anticipated) ...................................................... 7:00 p.m. (No 5:00 p.m. Daily Mass on Anticipated Holy Days) Holy Day .......................................... 8:00 a.m. (No 5:00 p.m. Daily Mass on Holy Days) (Daily Masses or Holy Day Masses subject to change.)
CONFESSIONS - (in the Main Church)
Saturday ............................................ 8:30 a.m. or also by appointment. Please call the Parish Office.
MARY QUEEN OF SAINTS CATHOLIC ACADEMY
(our Parish Cluster School) • 414-476-0751 1227 South 116 Street • West Allis, WI 53214
School Website: mqsca.org Bryanna Hill, Dean of Operations • [email protected]
Nicholas Lee, Principal • [email protected]
“Please remember St. Florian Parish in your will.”
PARISH STAFF Under the Care of the Discalced Carmelite Friars Phone ................................. 414-383-3565, extension 2 Email ................................. [email protected] Maintenance: Joseph Rivest Secretary: Jacqueline Wick
ST. FLORIAN PARISH OFFICE 1210 South 45 Street, West Milwaukee, WI 53214-3614 Phone ....................................... 414-383-3565, ext. 0 Fax ........................................... 414-383-2708 Email ....................................... [email protected] Website ................................... www.stflorian.org
PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
(The Parish Office is closed on Fridays & Holidays.)
PASTORAL COUNCIL Chairperson: Sue Jens ................................. 414-328-4042 Vice Chair: Lucy Karaba ............................ 414-671-1888 Trustee/Secretary: Russell Miller ............... 414-671-2385 Trustee/Treasurer: Sandy Kania ................. 414-672-0364
MUSIC DIRECTORS Joseph Carpenter - 4:00 p.m. Sat. choir ....... 414-430-3425 Diane Bersch - 8:00 a.m. Sun. choir ............ 414-541-8109
CHRISTIAN FORMATION OFFICE Within St. Rita Parish, 2318 South 61 Street , West Allis, WI 53219 High School/Confirmation Program RCIA-Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults RCIC-Rite of Christian Initiation of Children Contact the DRE - Director of Religious Education, Barbara Krieger .............................. 414-541-7515, ext. 16
FUNERAL PLANNING Please contact Fr. Elijah as soon as possible
to make funeral arrangements.
SACRAMENTS Baptism
Parish registration and parental instruction required. Please contact the parish office.
Marriage Please arrange for a date and instructions at least
six months in advance at the parish office. Parish registration is required.
Anointing of the Sick and/or Last Rites Please contact Fr. Elijah at the Parish Office.
PARISH MEMBERSHIP Each family or single adult 18 years old or older
living at home or alone is invited and expected to be registered in our parish family at the parish office.
Please call the parish office to register.
1233 South 45 Street, West Milwaukee, WI 53214-3615
“But it shall not be so among you. Rather, whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant;
whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all. For the Son of Man did not come to be served but
to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.” ~ Mark 10:43-45
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Florian Parish - October 17, 2021
October 16, 2021
through
October 24, 2021
Readings for the week of October 17, 2021
Sat., October 16 - St. Hedwig, Religious; St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin
8:00 a.m. † John Sullivan
- Anticipated 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:00 p.m. The Parishioners of St. Florian
Sun., October 17 - Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 a.m. † Susan Murray
Mon., October 18 - St. Luke, Evangelist
5:00 p.m. † Kathi Amidzich
Tues., October 19 - Sts. John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions, Martyrs
5:00 p.m. † Michael Palm
Wed., October 20 - St. Paul of the Cross, Priest
8:00 a.m. † Alvin & † Theresa Sidabras
Thurs., October 21 - Weekday
5:00 p.m. † Jim Black
Fri., October 22 - St. John Paul II, Pope 5:00 p.m. Carmelite Perpetual Mass Union
Sat., October 23 - St. John of Capistrano, Priest
8:00 a.m. Nguyen & Corcoran Families
- Anticipated 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:00 p.m. † Homer & † Phyllis Mikolajczak
Sun., October 24 - Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 a.m. The Parishioners of St. Florian
Sun: Is 53:10-11/Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22 [22]/ Heb 4:14-16/Mk 10:35-45 or 10:42-45 Mon: 2 Tm 4:10-17/Ps 145:10-11, 12-13, 17-18 [12]/ Lk 10:1-9 Tues: Rom 5:12, 15, 17-19, 20-21/Ps 40:7-8, 8-9, 10, 17 [8 and 9]/Lk 12:35-38 Wed: Rom 6:12-18/Ps 124:1-3, 4-6, 7-8 [8]/Lk 12:39-48 Thurs: Rom 6:19-23/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [Ps 40:5]/ Lk 12:49-53 Fri: Rom 7:18-25/Ps 119:66, 68, 76, 77, 93, 94 [68]/ Lk 12:54-59 Sat: Rom 8:1-11/Ps 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [cf. 6]/Lk 13:1-9 Next Sun: Jer 31:7-9/Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 [3]/ Heb 5:1-6/Mk 10:46-52
ETERNAL FLAME
October 16 - October 27, 2021
In loving memory of:
† Michael Palm
October 12, 2021
$25 - Romaine Kaiser
CALENDAR RAFFLE WINNER
What’s in it for me? — I think we’ve all been guilty of looking at a situation and wondering what’s in it for us. It doesn’t matter if it’s a particular work assignment, someone at the parish asking for help with the mission trip bake sale, or your spouse asking if you’ll take over the grocery shopping this week. Often, our first reaction to one of these requests is a
heavy sigh and the thought: “If I do this, what will I get?”
Sometimes it surprises us to realize that the Apostles were no different. We tend to idolize these contemporaries of Christ as giants who walked with the Savior. But in reality, these individuals were merely human beings struggling to commit to the
task of everyday stewardship.
In the Gospels, we see glimpses of them longing for praise & affirmation. We see them jockeying for positions of power within the group of twelve. We see them expect earthly rewards like honor & admiration. We see them
acting a lot like us.
But in the end, we see them transformed by the grace of God. Like all the saints, their holiness stems from their commitment to their call. They stumble through, and as they stumble, they keep trusting God. They keep turning to Him.
They keep asking for help. They don’t give up just because they keep failing at it.
We are defined by what we give when we have no hope of being reimbursed, rewarded, or recognized. The Apostles understood this, eventually, and they gave accordingly. Most of them gave their very lives.
Remember, they’re just like us. If they can do it, we can too. ~ Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS ©LPi
EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP — RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS
WHY DO WE DO THAT? — CATHOLIC LIFE EXPLAINED
Question: Are Catholics allowed to visit psychics? Why or why not?
Answer: It’s part of human nature to experience some sense of unease and fear about the future. This can lead
some people to seek out the services of psychics or consult horoscopes or turn to other occult practices or resources (e.g. Ouija boards or tarot cards). The Catechism of the
Catholic Church is very clear that Catholics should avoid such practices: “Consulting horoscopes, astrology, palm
reading, interpretation of omens and lots, the phenomena of clairvoyance, and recourse to mediums all conceal a desire for power over time, history, and, in the last analysis, other
human beings, as well as a wish to conciliate hidden powers. They contradict the honor, respect, and
loving fear that we owe to God alone” (no. 2116).
Despite the uncertainties we might feel, we are called to have faith and trust in God, confident of God’s desire for
what is best for us. This means that we are called to surrender, to pray and to reflect on how we can best move
into the future in hope, knowing that God is with us.
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Florian Parish - October 17, 2021
In October, Please Pray For . . .
Sat., October 16 - St. Hedwig, Religious; and St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin 8:00 am Mass 8:30 am Confessions
Sat., October 16 - Anticipated 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 3-3:45 pm Celebration Choir in Fellowship Room 4:00 pm Mass
Sun., October 17 - Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Mass 9:00 am Christian Women / Holy Name Society Breakfast and Meeting in Carmel Hall after Mass
Mon., October 18 - St. Luke, Evangelist 5:00 pm Mass 5:30-6:45 pm Eucharistic Adoration with Benediction
Tues., October 19 - Sts. John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions, Martyrs 5:00 pm Mass 5:30-6:45 pm Eucharistic Adoration with Benediction 7:00 pm Dartball in Carmel Hall
Wed., October 20 - St. Paul of the Cross, Priest 8:00 am Mass 8:30-9:30 am Eucharistic Adoration with Benediction
Thurs., October 21 - Weekday 5:00 pm Mass 5:30-6:45 pm Eucharistic Adoration with Benediction
Fri., October 22 - St. John Paul II, Pope 5:00 pm Mass 5:30-6:45 pm Eucharistic Adoration with Benediction
Sat., October 23 - St. John of Capistrano, Priest 8:00 am Mass 8:30 am Confessions
Sat., October 23 - Anticipated 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time 3-3:45 pm Celebration Choir in Fellowship Room 4:00 pm Mass
Sun., October 24 - Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time and World Mission Sunday 8:00 am Mass
Catherine Becker Donald
Czeszynski Ralph & Marlene
Daniels David Demos
Claudia Derringer Gregg & Susan
Dufek
Fr. Larry Frankovich, OFM
Patrick Goesch Fr. Ralph-Elias Haddix, OCD
Jeff Huber Helen Guszkowski
Joyce Johnson Ruth Kressl
Elizabeth Meier Betty Michalowski Netterfield Family
Katherine Papa Pat Piazza
Mary Priewe Elizabeth Reineck
Lynn Sheng Bernie Zimney
It’s the positions of power and great authority that people often admire. We equate success with six figure incomes, high positions, management, and influence. We even go
above and beyond to find favor with our bosses so that we can get a little extra recognition and maybe the next
promotion when it comes up. This is the way of the world. Those who have their values set on earthly things are going
to work by earthly rules. We forget that it doesn’t work that way in the Kingdom of God. Success is measured not from the place of status, influence, or prestige but from the place of humility, service, and sacrifice. The authority that one hopes to achieve is not an authority over others but an authority that comes from wisdom and developing one’s
relationship with God. Jesus flips the tables on our priorities. Even the first disciples had a tough time
understanding this. They really thought that they would somehow receive a privilege or bonus from being faithful.
We often operate under that same illusion.
ST. FLORIAN PRAYER CIRCLE
More help is needed for our Prayer Circle.
This is an important ministry, especially to those seeking additional prayers.
PRAYER:
The most powerful weapon against trials.
The most effective medicine against sickness.
AND
The most valuable gift to someone you love.
Please contact Dorothea Lannin at 414-232-9995 if you are interested in praying for others or have prayer intentions for the group. She will also answer any other questions.
Born to Eternal Life
Please remember in your prayers...
† Gloria C. Zelazek
She passed away Sunday, October 10.
Her Visitation and Mass of Christian Burial were held Thursday, October 14 in Church.
Beloved wife of the late Henry.
Dear mother of parishioner, Mary Goesch, and Laurie Wohlgemuth.
Please keep her beloved grandchildren, six great-grandchildren,
nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends in your prayers.
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her.
May she rest in peace. Amen.
LIVE THE LITURGY
OCTOBER IS THE MONTH OF THE HOLY ROSARY
“The Rosary is a long chain that links heaven and earth. One end of it is in our hands and the other end is in the hands of the Holy Virgin...The Rosary prayer rises like incense to the feet of the Almighty.”
~ St. Therese of Lisieux
“What do you wish me to do for you?” Whether we realize it, this is a question God is always asking. It’s an important question because the answer we provide will reveal a great deal about where our hearts lie. Our requests of God can often appear very noble and altruistic. They consist of requests for healing for someone in need of prayers, successful resolution of a personal conflict, assistance in overcoming a disease and myriad other desires for both ourselves and others. We are especially concerned about those we love and can easily find ourselves bringing their struggles to God for a hearing in our prayer. Is that really all that prayer is about? The woman in today’s Gospel, having been put in her place by Jesus, was only looking out for the wellbeing of her sons. She was doing what mothers do, protecting and securing the livelihood of
her children. But she was sadly mistaken, her request was not granted. We all make this same misguided mistake from time to time. The goal of prayer is not to convince God of the worthiness of our agenda or to gain a hearing. Sometimes we believe that the more we multiply our prayers or discover the right combination of supplications that we will receive more of God’s attention. That’s not how it works. Even though God desires to hear, know, and be an intimate part of what is on our minds, it goes much deeper. What we need from God is a relationship. It’s a relationship that guides and immerses us in the very stuff of life and in the direction of the Gospel. This relationship sees God’s kingdom and agenda, not our own, as what is most important. It builds the strength of character necessary to bring
God’s Gospel into a world that may not receive it with open arms. It may cause us discomfort and suffering. We are asked to heroically journey with God through suffering, hardship, ridicule, and even death! Ultimately, our desire from God must become our desire for God. It is only when this happens that the powerful words “thy will be done” will be found with sincerity and humility on our lips. Whatever God wishes becomes what we wish as we see this glorious union of wills. Our humble lives will then become powerful witnesses, and what happens to us in God’s eternal kingdom the result of his mercy. We become true servants and find ourselves discovering God’s definition of success. That definition has nothing at all to do with status, income, or privilege.
©LPi
GOSPEL MEDITATION — ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE
What’s in it for me? — I think we’ve all been guilty of looking at a situation and wondering what’s in it for us. It doesn’t matter if it’s a particular work assignment, someone at the parish asking for help with the mission trip bake sale, or your
spouse asking if you’ll take over the grocery shopping this week. Often, our first reaction to one of these requests is a heavy sigh and the thought: “If I do this, what will I get?”
Sometimes it surprises us to realize that the Apostles were no different. We tend to idolize these contemporaries of Christ as giants who walked with the Savior. But in reality, these individuals were merely human beings struggling to commit to
the task of everyday stewardship.
In the Gospels, we see glimpses of them longing for praise & affirmation. We see them jockeying for positions of power within the group of twelve. We see them expect earthly rewards like honor & admiration. We see them acting a lot like us.
But in the end, we see them transformed by the grace of God. Like all the saints, their holiness stems from their commitment to their call. They stumble through, and as they stumble, they keep trusting God. They keep turning to Him.
They keep asking for help. They don’t give up just because they keep failing at it.
We are defined by what we give when we have no hope of being reimbursed, rewarded, or recognized. The Apostles understood this, eventually, and they gave accordingly. Most of them gave their very lives.
Remember, they’re just like us. If they can do it, we can too. ~ Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS ©LPi
EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP — RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS
St. Luke, Evangelist — October 18 Born at Antioch to pagan Greek parents, and possibly a slave. One of the earliest converts to Christianity. Physician, studying in Antioch and Tarsus. Probably travelled as a ship‘s doctor; many charitable societies
of physicians are named for him. Legend has that he was also a painter who may have done portraits of Jesus and Mary, but none have ever been correctly or definitively attributed to him; this story, and
the inspiration his Gospel has always given artists, led to his patronage of them. He met Saint Paul the Apostle at Troas, and evangelized Greece and Rome with him, being there for the shipwreck and
other perils of the voyage to Rome, and stayed in Rome for Paul‘s two years of in prison. Wrote the Gospel According to Luke, much of which was based on the teachings and writings of Paul, interviews with early Christians, and his own experiences. Wrote a history of the early Church in the Acts of the
Apostles. Died c.74 in Greece. Some stories say he was martyred, others that he died of natural causes. His relics are at Padua, Italy. Name Meaning of Luke is bringer of light.
Source: https://catholicsaints.info/saint-luke-the-evangelist/
Good Morning God (prayer suggested by a parishioner) You are ushering in another day untouched and freshly new, So here I come to ask you, God, if you’ll renew me too?
Forgive the many errors, That I made yesterday, And let me try again, dear God, to walk closer in Thy way. But, Father, I am well aware I can’t make it on my own, So take my hand and hold it tight, for I can’t walk alone.
~ Helen Steiner Rice
St. John Paul II — Feast Day — October 22 St. John Paul II was born Karol Wojtyla in the small Polish town of Wadowice. During World War II, when the Nazis invaded Poland, Karol secretly studied for the priesthood in an underground
seminary. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1946, appointed
rchbishop of Krakow in 1964, and three years later he was made a cardinal. In 1978, he was elected
the 264th pope, where he took the name John Paul II.
St. John Paul II made evangelization a key part of his papacy and made pastoral visits to all parts of the world. In 1981, he was shot twice in an assassination attempt.
Following Jesus’ example of compassion, he later met with his would-be assassin in his prison cell, where he forgave
him for what he had done.
St. John Paul II was well-known to be an active sportsman throughout his life, hiking and skiing well into his 60s.
In 1992, his health began to decline, and it was later discovered that he suffered from Parkinson’s disease, a
degenerative disorder of the central nervous system.
Near the end of his papacy, it became difficult for him to speak, and his poor health and physical suffering made
public appearances difficult. Still, he continued his pastoral work. He died April 2, 2005, and
he was declared blessed on May 1, 2011. He became a saint on April 27, 2014.
Sts. John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions, Martyrs — October 19 Jesuit martyrs of North America. John was born in Conde-surVire, in Normandy, France, on March 25, 1593. Joining the Society of Jesus, he was ordained in 1622. Three years later he volunteered for
the missions in Quebec, Canada. For the next quarter of a century. with a brief interruption, he labored among the Huron Indians. His labors were placed in jeopardy because of Huguenot renegades and a smallpox epidemic that decimated entire Indian villages. John left for a brief time when the English
captured Quebec, but returned to the Hurons again. In 1649 he was captured by the Iroquois, who were enemies of the Huron. John and his companions were cruelly slain on March 16 at Sault Ste. Marie
near Georgian Bay. His companions were: Isaac Jogues, Anthony Daniel, Gabriel Lalement, Charles Gamier, Noel Chabanel, John Lalande, and Rene Goupil -- all Jesuits. John de Brebeuf converted
seven thousand Indians and composed a dictionary and catechism in the Huron language. He was canonized in 1930. Source: https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=3969
St. Paul of the Cross, Priest — October 20
Born in northern Italy in 1694, Paul Daneo lived at a time when many regarded Jesus as a great moral
teacher but no more. After a brief time as a soldier, he turned to solitary prayer, developing a
devotion to Christ’s passion. Paul saw in the Lord’s passion a demonstration of God’s love for all people.
In turn that devotion nurtured his compassion and supported a preaching ministry that touched the hearts of
many listeners. He was known as one of the most popular preachers of his day, both for his words and for his
generous acts of mercy.
In 1720, Paul founded the Congregation of the Passion, whose members combined devotion to Christ’s passion
with preaching to the poor, and rigorous penances. Known as the Passionists, they add a fourth vow to the traditional
three of poverty, chastity, and obedience, to spread the memory of Christ’s passion among the faithful. Paul was
elected superior general of the Congregation in 1747, spending the remainder of his life in Rome.
Paul of the Cross died in 1775, and was canonized in 1867. Over 2,000 of his letters and several of his short writings
have survived. Source: https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-
paul-of-the-cross
©LPi St. John of Capistrano, Priest — October 23
John was a native of Capistrano, in Italy. He became a Franciscan and was one of
the great organizers of the struggle against the Mohammedans in the 15th
century, when they threatened to overrun the whole of Europe.
Mohammed II had taken Constantinope and was already marching against
Belgrade, when Pope Callixtus III called St. John to preach the crusade; assisted by the Hungarian
John Hunyadi, he gathered a strong Christian army, which defeated the Turks in the great battle of Belgrade (1453).
He died in 1456. Source: https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/
calendar/day.cfm?date=2021-10-23
Hello all —
Only update is that the MQSCA student council will be hosting a Trick-or-Trunk Event on Friday, October 29 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on the north side of the school and
the churches parking lot off 117th Street.
In Christ — Nicholas Lee, Principal Mary Queen of Saints Catholic Academy 1227 South 116 Street. West Allis WI 53214 Cell 414-301-2725 [email protected] mqsca.org
"Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect."
— Romans 12:2
MQSCA NEWS
Step up TODAY to support Catholic education! MQSCA will host their own Soles for Catholic Education
Walk this Saturday, October 16 starting at 9:30 a.m. Visit www.catholicschoolswalk.org to find your favorite school, learn about their walk fundraiser, and make a gift.
Stewardship
Actual Budget Over/
(Under)
Month of August 2021
Envelopes 12,062 9,100 2,962
Offertory 2,585 1,500 1,085
End of Year Appeal 0 0 0
Subtotal 14,647 10,600 4,047
Year to Date
Envelopes 20,972 18,200 2,772
Offertory 4,212 3,000 1,212
End of Year Appeal 0 0 0
Subtotal 25,184 21,200 3,984
Other Income YTD
Cristo Rey / Carmel Hall 5,000 5,000 0
All Other Income 2,216 9,033 (6,817)
Total 32,400 35,233 (2,833)
Expenses YTD
Administrative 24,100 24,923 (823) Archdiocese Assessment/ School Support 2,345 2,500 (155)
Building & Grounds 24,572 8,142 16,430
Other Expenses 7,199 4,850 2,349
Total 58,216 40,414 17,802
Net Income YTD
Net Income (25,816) (5,181) (20,635) *Please prayerfully consider increased contributions
to help to minimize our 2021-2022 fiscal deficit.
CHRISTIAN WOMEN / HOLY NAME SOCIETY
The Christian Women/Holy Name Society will hold their monthly breakfast meeting
Sunday, October 17 after the 8:00 a.m. Mass in Carmel Hall.
Everyone is welcome to join us for breakfast.
Our meeting will follow.
We hope you join us. If you have any questions,
please call Cathy Gennrich at 414-476-3760.
St. Florian Parish is pleased to announce the return of our popular Card Socials.
2021 dates are as follows: Friday, October 29
Friday, December 17
Card Socials are held from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria. (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
Tentative dates for 2022 are: Friday, January 14
Friday, February 11 Friday, April 22
**dates are subject to change
Hope to see you on Friday, October 29th!
October is Respect Life Month — An Adoption Love Story
Having children and raising a family had
always been our expectation. We soon learned, however, that
our chances of becoming pregnant
were small. It wasn’t long before we started
talking about the possibility of adoption. I wondered if my heart was big enough to
love an adopted child as I would have loved a biological child. But with
prayerful discernment, we decided to start the process. On Christmas Eve, Bill* and I
left the hospital with Andrew. It didn’t take long before there was no doubt in our minds that he was our son, the greatest gift
from God! We can’t imagine loving a child whom we conceived more than we
love Andrew. *Name changed for privacy.
This is a summary of a USCCB Respect Life Pro-gram article by the same name.
Read the full version of the article at: https://www.respectlife.org/adoption-love-
story
CALLING ALL CARD PLAYERS!!
Autumn Prayer by Fr. Doug Leonhardt, S.J.
God of all seasons, we thank you for Autumn. We thank you for the touch of coolness in the air that gives us a new burst of energy, for the coloring of trees that shows the creativity of the Divine Artist, for the falling leaves that reveal the strength of the branches, for the hues of fields that bring peace to our souls, for the smiles on pumpkins that bring joy to children, for the fall harvest which that brings us gratitude for the bounty of our land, for this change of seasons that reveals the circle of life. God of all seasons, as you transform the earth, transform us by your Spirit. Amen
Photo provided by Trish Neuman, JRH Registrar/Administration
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COMMUNITY AREA ANNOUNCEMENTS
COVID-19 VACCINES The West Allis Health Department is offering COVID
vaccines the following days of the week: Tuesdays from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Wednesdays from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Appointments are required.
Call 414-302-8600 to book an appointment. The West Allis Health Department is working to ensure a unified and coordinated effort to administer COVID-19
vaccine to all people in West Allis and West Milwaukee. If you have general COVID vaccine questions, please
email: [email protected]
Marquette Volunteer Law Clinic 1702 West Walnut Street
Milwaukee Re-Opens Onsite
Capuchin Community Services would like to thank
Marquette University Volunteer Legal Clinic for their many years of partnering at our House of Peace site.
During the pandemic’s lockdown phase, the MVLC moved their services online, but now the clinic has re-opened
on-site and is once again serving guests with a need for pro-bono legal advice.
This program pairs law school students with practicing attorneys to provide top-quality legal advice to CCS guests.
Recently, law schol student Abigail Kincheloe and alumnae Julie Darnieder met with guests Shamika and Kanija to provide information regarding a legal issue.
Julie also serves on the CCS Ministry Council. Capuchin Community Services is happy to welcome back
all Law School students, attorneys, alumni, and guests. Thank you for your service!
If you would like more information about gaining access to this service or would like to donate to maintain this service
for others, please call 414-933-1300.
PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF GOOD HELP with Bishop Schuerman
Saturday, November 6, 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. $75 per person
You don’t have to travel to Europe for a pilgrimage . . . Join Most Reverend
James Schuerman, Auxiliary Bishop of Milwaukee, on a pilgrimage day trip to
the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in Champion, Wisconsin.
After fueling up with fresh coffee and tasty muffins, our luxury bus will leave the Cathedral of St John the Evangelist at 8:30 a.m. from 812 North Jackson
Street in Milwaukee and journey to the site where the Blessed Virgin appeared to Adele Brise in 1859.
Marvel at the only Marian apparition in the United States approved by the Catholic Church.
Once at the Shrine, opportunities abound for prayer, recitation of the Rosary, confession and guided tours.
A private Mass for our group, led by Bishop Schuerman, will be held in the chapel located above the oratory.
A box lunch is included. Don’t miss this chance to recharge your spiritual batteries! For reservations and information,
please contact Amy Nikolai at 414-276-9814, ext. 306.
The 2021 Women of Christ Conference
The 14th annual WOMEN OF CHRIST® CONFERENCE
will take place Saturday, November 6 at the Washington County Fair Park,
3000 County Hwy PV in West Bend. This year’s theme, Let Him In,
inspires us to invite Jesus into our hearts.
Captivating talks from the duo Sisters of Life, Fr. John Burns, Patty Schneier, Fr. Leo Patalinghug,
Fr. Nick Baumgardner, and Emcee Anne Auger. Archbishop Jerome Listecki will celebrate the closing Mass
at 4 p.m. Confessions and Adoration will be available. Vendor Market is open until 3 p.m.
This year there is no group discount. The cost is $45.00.
Please Note: Mask wearing and social distancing will not be guaranteed at the conference.
Register: https://womenofchrist.net/ Phone: 1-262-689-9725
Devoted Marriage Retreat Saturday, November 13, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Schoenstatt Retreat Center W284 N698 Cherry Lane, Waukesha
Every Catholic marriage needs moments of enrichment, renewal, and a deeper understanding
having Christ at the center of your marriage.
This retreat is designed to help engaged and married couples (of all ages) encounter Christ in a deeper way through the great gift of their sacramental marriage.
Register here: https://archmil.regfox.com/dmr. Please call 414-758-2213 with any questions. Emily Burds, Marriage Prep Coordinator
Office of Marriage and Family Life
