ST. RAPHAEL T H E A R C H A N G E L

830 S. Westhaven Drive · Oshkosh, WI 54904 · www.raphael.org

JULY 22, 2012

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Rev. Doug LeCaptain ........................ Pastor

Rev. Luke Ferris ............... Associate Pastor

Vinal Van Benthem....... Pastoral Associate

MASS SCHEDULE

WEEKEND Saturday .............................................. 5:00 pm

Sunday ............ 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am

Reconciliation

Saturday .............................................. 4:00 pm

WEEKDAY

Mondays, Tuesdays Wednesdays…...8:00 am

at Franciscan Courts Thursdays & Fridays .......................... 7:15 am

at St. Raphael Church

PARISH TELEPHONES Church Office ............. 233-8044/233-6257

Fax..................................................... 233-2360

Office Hours ..............8:00 am - 4:30 pm

(Monday - Friday) Unified Catholic Schools of Oshkosh ...................................................... 426-3626

Back to School Faire items

due back this weekend!

GOING ON VACATION? REMEMBER

TO TAKE JESUS WITH YOU!

www.masstimes.org

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IN OUR PARISH

Dear Parishioners and EAA Visitors,

People have different ideas about vacation time. Most persons understand it as getting away from it all. Some seem to see vacation time as letting go of everything. Still others see it simply as a change of pace. Perhaps vacation time can be understood as a bit of all these things, but none taken to an extreme.

We have a number of people here this week for the EAA Convention. We welcome them and their example of vacation time. They have come to explore the wonderful joys of planes and flight. They leave their homes with a purpose to come away to this convention. In so doing they get away, without simply doing nothing.

For our visitors and many locals, vacation time is about changing our pace without letting go of important things. We continue to care for others around us, learn about new things and grow in our relationship with God and others. Our God wants us to have recreation, that is, re-create ourselves. He calls for Sabbath rest and prayer because it is good for us.

Perhaps during this time we realize how much we push ourselves when we are not on vacation. We need to rest better during other times of the year, making time for Sabbath rest and prayer because it brings us more understanding and focus in our ordinary lives. We have vacation time because in rest, we spend time to truly learn and grow in our relationships with God and others.

Fr. Doug Fr. Luke Vinal

PARISH STAFF Administrative Assistant ......................................................... Jill Eaton Coordinator of Social Communications ..................... Candice Lane Coordinator of Music and Liturgy ................................. Karen Dean Executive Secretary .................................................. Deb Ransbottom Facilities Management .................................................Mike Sheridan High School Youth Ministry .......................................... Tanya Heilke Financial Department ............. Anne Glowcheski, Mark Lindekugel Religious Education Dep. ..................... Debbie Peters, Steve Weigand ............................................................................................... and Kelly Vidmar Religious Education Secretary .............................................. Ann Olig

PARISH LEADERSHIP Deacons - Greg Grey, John Ingala

Dir. of Bus. Admin. & Development - Jeff Thorkildsen

Pastoral Associate - Sr. Margrit Immoos

Spiritual Director - Sr. Anne Marie Lom

Trustees - Josh Adrians, Mike Boettcher

Stewardship & Faith Formation Team Leader

Would you like to help? Are you interested in helping make comfort pillows for patients? You are needed to cut, sew or stuff heart shaped pillows. Any part of this process is appreciated. Patterns can be found in the church office. Questions, call Mary Sperling 235-7809.

Opportunity to Help the Day by Day Warming Shelter

The Day by Day Warming Shelter is expanding! Because the shelter was at or near capacity for their first season they are adding more beds & doubling staff. To help cover the costs they are having a summer raffle. A representative will be in the Gathering Space. Tickets are 1 for $10 or 3 for $20. Drawing will be at the Day by Day annual meeting August 8. (Do not need to be present to win).

Prizes include: Keith Urban autographed guitar, ASUS Tablet & accessories, Coach purses, Gas cards, 2 night stay at Stone Harbor in Door County, overnight stay at a WISCO hotel of your choice, 2 season Waterfest tickets for 2013, 4 Country USA tickets for 2013, 19" DYNEX LCD flat screen TV, 10 Timber Rattler tickets for 2012 season, 2/$50 Gift cards for Carl Henning Stock Broker.

Please help those most in need! All proceeds will go directly to programming operations for the 2012/2013 season. You may also get Raffle tickets at Kitz & Pfeil on Main St. & Holiday Inn Express on Westowne Ave.

JULY 22, 2012 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME | 3

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Sunday, July 22

Back to School Faire in the Gathering Space

Monday, July 23

8:30 am RU Support

Tuesday, July 24

4:00 pm Altar Server Training

6:00 pm Greeter Training

6:30 pm Baptism Class

Wednesday, July 25

10:00 am High School Mini-Course

6:00 pm High School Mini-Course

Thursday, July 26

7:15 am Mass

Friday, July 27

7:15 am Mass

Saturday, July 28 VBS Setup

Sunday, July 29

Stewardship of Sharing

Week Ending 07/15/2012

Budgeted Expenses: $ 26,230

Offertory Collections:

Envelopes $ 15,438

Loose Collection $ 1,295

EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) $ 1,534

Other Revenue $ 1,387

Total $ 19,654

Deficit $ (6,576)

Would you like to become a Greeter or Altar server?

Training sessions will be offered at the following times:

Altar Servers - Tuesday, July 24, 4:00 - 5:00 pm

This training session is for new altar servers, for those who missed the last training session or for current altar servers who would like a refresher course.

Greeters - Tuesday July 24, 6:00 - 7:00 pm

If you have any questions or to RSVP please contact the parish office at 233-8044 or

parish.office@raphael.org

Help save a life and receive a donation for St. Raphael in the process!

Protect your health by finding out your risk of having a stroke by participating in the Life Line Screening that will be at St Raphael Catholic Church on Thursday, August 9, 2012. Through ultrasound, the carotid arteries can be evaluated for the buildup of fatty plaque, which is the leading cause of stroke. Register today for the Stroke, Vascular & Heart Rhythm package by calling the special Helping Hands registration number. By registering for this health event, not only will you be able to receive $10 off any package of $139 or more, but St Raphael Catholic Church will also receive a $10 donation for every member who signs up and attends this Life Line Screening event. The Stroke, Vascular & Heart Rhythm Package includes four screenings: carotid artery, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease and atrial fibrillation. To schedule your appointment and to receive this special offer, please call the designated Helping Hands number at: 1-800-324-9458. Join in the fight against vascular disease!

CITY-WIDE PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL St. Mary’s Site, 605 Merritt St. (24/7)

**ATTENTION: EVERYONE – A THANK YOU!!!**

Time to say “THANK YOU” to all you dedicated Adorers. Please continue the good work. Our Lord will Bless and help you always and your families too!

TO those who have not decided on your appointed holy hour with Jesus, please do so SOON. You are missing out on Our Lords help for you and your families, and blessing He is so willing to give you if you just ask.

To arrange your dedicated appointed holy hour with THE REAL PRESENSE OF JESUS call Kathie Reed at 920-539-6871. You will be blest! We graciously thank you.

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Community Back to School Fair

The 15th annual Back to School Fair collection has begun!. The mission of the Fair is to give the

most needy Oshkosh children the opportunity to return to school with the necessary supplies in order to

be on a more equal level with their peers. Students who receive these items are referred by participating

agencies. The goal for 2012 is 800 children.

If you have chosen a tag from the tree in the Gathering Space and purchased the donation, please

bring back to the Gathering Space by July 23. Do not wrap the items. Cash donations may also be given. Checks should

be written to Community Back to School Fair.

Come be part of the Special Olympics Mini-Golf Outing

on Tuesday, August 7th from 3:00 to 7:00 pm

at Settlers Mill Mini Golf Course in Oshkosh Carpooling/transportation available to all interested participants. Details can be found in the

gathering space or contact Steve Weigand or Tanya Hielke at the parish office: 233-8044

Lifeteen hang out every Monday from 11-2 this summer. Stay connected to GOD and the group. We need each other to be strong in our faith. Hope to see you in the “Green Room”.

MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER SERVICE OPORTUNITY

Other Summer Events: Noah’s Ark August 2 Pick up permission forms and details in the gathering area!

You are not alone - you have me. ~God

Religious Education Registration Continues Children ages 4 through Grade 10 (and Grade 11 & 12 who have not

received the Sacrament of Confirmation) are invited to participate in our Faith Formation programs. Registration and class placement are

taken on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage you to contact our office

(920) 233-8044 or visit our parish website: www.raphael.org to register!

Reminder to parents of children entering grade 1: Grade 1 religious education is a

requirement in preparation of First Eucharist and First Reconciliation in Grade 2.

Thank you to the volunteers who came to organize crafts.

A lot was accomplished. Helpers needed to set up for VBS on

Sat. July 28th from 8:00 - 12:00 and also on Sunday from

1:00 - 4:00.

WORKING WITH THE SCRIPTURES – (MARK 6:30-34)

Sheila is a math teacher in an inner city school with City Police in the halls and metal detectors at the entrances.

Her husband worries about her and asks her why she can’t just get a job in some nice quiet suburban school

closer to home. Sheila understands his worry. She worries herself, sometimes. But something keeps her where

she is. These kids “…are like sheep without a shepherd…” she explains. “They need someone to teach them.”

Fred conducts adult literacy classes at the County Jail. The inmates range from 18 to 54. Many of them have

been here before, and while some will go on to jobs and a life outside these walls many more will be back. Most

of his students have never known what it’s like to hold down a regular job. As they tell Fred their stories he

learns that some of them, the ones lucky enough to have had a place to call home, grew up in dysfunctional

families. The less fortunate, if you can call such an upbringing ‘fortunate’, grew up on the streets. Fred’s family

worries about him. They ask him why he can’t get a job teaching at a nearby junior college. But, like Sheila,

Fred tells them, “These people ‘…are like sheep without a shepherd…’. They need someone to teach them.”

Yes, Sheila and Fred could probably make more money doing something else. And their families would

certainly be relieved to have them in more traditional teaching situations. But while they mean well, their

families just don’t understand. They don’t understand that when Sheila and Fred look into the eyes of their

students their “…heart[s are] moved with pity for them…”. They don’t understand why, every September,

Sheila and Fred always come back – back to the inner city school, back to the County Jail, back to their students.

“Why must you be the one to teach them?” they ask. And, to tell the truth, Sheila and Fred have often asked

themselves the same question. But in their hearts they knew what they must do. “They are like sheep without a

shepherd…” they responded, “…and [they] began to teach them many things”.

Vinal Van Benthem

JULY 22, 2012 SIXTEENTH OF ORDINARY TIME | 5

Praying the

Psalms A retreat sponsored by

St. Raphael Parish at Jesuit Retreat House on Lake Winnebago 4800 Fahrnwald Road Oshkosh, WI 54902

Check out the website: www.jesuitretreathouse.org

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

There will be no bus transportation as the Retreat House is 9.5 miles from St. Raphael Church.

Anyone 18 years of age and older of any faith tradition is welcome! Cost: $35.00 or $65.00 if two or more register together! (Make check payable to: St. Raphael Parish)

Registration forms are available in the Gathering Space or online at www.raphael.org

Registrations can be mailed to the parish, dropped in the collection basket, or dropped off at the parish office. Scholarships are available upon request.

Call Sister Anne Marie 920-237-2344 with any questions.

Deadline: Friday, August 10. First come, first serve basis.

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RCIA begins in September

Have you ever thought about becoming Catholic but aren’t sure how or where to begin the process? Do you have questions about Mary, the sacraments, the Mass, saints, the Pope, Catholic views? The answers are just around the corner with RCIA beginning on Monday, September 10th at 6:30 PM. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the process that begins the Catholic journey of faith. Beginning September, inquirers and team members meet Monday evenings to break open the scriptures, share life and faith experiences, reflect on God’s grace and focus on questions about the Catholic faith. If you or someone you know is interested in or curious about the Catholic faith, consider the RCIA program. There is nothing to sign or commit to. The process is open to all adults. Contact Judy Mayo at 920-426-3627 or judy.mayo@ucs.k12.wi.us

UCS Part-Time Custodian

Unified Catholic Schools of Oshkosh is currently

seeking an individual to assist facilities personnel in

the custodial department at Lourdes High School and

St. John Neumann Middle School. Required work

hours would take place between the hours of 5:00 pm

and 10:00 pm, working approximately 25 hours per

week during the school year only. Beginning hourly

wage is $10.00 per hour.

Duties (including, but not limited to):

* Meticulous cleaning of all lavatories, hallways and

offices

* Emptying recyclables and non-recyclable containers

* Vacuuming, dusting, mopping of facilities

* Attention to and upkeep of the exterior grounds

* Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (including, but not

limited to):

* Critical understanding of proper and safe use of

equipment, materials and

supplies

* Work independently to complete assigned duties/

tasks

* Walk, stand, stoop, bend, climb, and/or reach for

extended periods of time

* Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs

* Working comprehension of written and oral

instructions

* Ability to communicate orally and in writing

Send resume and cover letter to:

Unified Catholic Schools Attn: Shelly Potratz

111 Josslyn St. Oshkosh, WI 54902

Marriage Help – Retrouvaille has helped tens of thousands of couples at all stages of disillusionment or misery in their marriage. This program can help you too. For confidential information about the program or to register for September program at St. Norbert Abbey September 28-30 call (800) 470-2230 or visit our website at www.helpourmarriage.com.

Lourdes Academy to their

reveal new logo!

Unified Catholic Schools, soon to be Lourdes Academy, invites you to the Lourdes Academy Christening on Wednesday, August 8 from 5-7:00 pm. The event will be held at Lourdes High School, 110 N. Sawyer Street.

Guests are welcome to stop in anytime between 5 and 7:00 pm for an open house and meet & greet with the new administrative staff.

Or plan to attend the following events:

5:30 p.m. – Unveiling of the new Lourdes Academy logo, banners and apparel. 6:30 p.m. – Flag raising ceremony and staff blessing.

Join us as we honor our history of providing faith-based education to families for 50 years and celebrate the future of Lourdes Academy.

For more information visit: LourdesAcademyOshkosh.org or contact Karen Boehm at (920) 267-4307, ext. 246 or kboehm@ucs.k12.wi.us.

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The following child will be baptized at St. Raphael this weekend:

Rylee Elisabeth daughter of Steve & Amy Dempsey.

Welcome, Little One!

St. Raphael Fall Harvest Festival September 22 & 23, 2012

Preparations are beginning for this year's

Fall Harvest Festival.

GET EXCITED AND JOIN A TEAM!

Join the team as a committee chair or a committee member and help build on the excitement generated from last year's event. There are so many things to chose from!

Committees for this year include: Chili/Hot Dog Dinner T-Shirt (sponsors) Kids Games/Kids Activities Basket Raffle/Main Cash Raffle Decorating/Environment/Signs Pie Sale Soup Contest Soup/Sandwich Lunch Marketing/PR Coordinator Sunday Concessions

If you've ever thought about taking an active role, now is the perfect time! Call the parish office at 233-8044 for information or to volunteer!

Stations of the Cross:

Catholic Cemeteries of Oshkosh is proud to announce that we have had the Stations of the Cross installed at Sacred Heart Cemetery. The fourteen Stations were cast in Bronze for us by the Inspired Artisans Firm in Milwaukee. They were mounted on Granite monuments and installed for us by Bob Reinke of Reinke Monuments of Oshkosh.

Stations are placed next to benches previously memorialized by families from many of our Oshkosh Parishes. This makes the perfect setting for quiet prayer and meditation. Please stop out to see them and to take time to pray for your loved ones.

If you or a group of family members want to memorialize a loved one or family, the price is $2,000. This will cover all costs including the lettering of your memorial message. Please contact me with any questions at 920-379-6482 or call the St. Jude office at 920-231-9782 and ask for Jan.

Thomas M. Donovan, Administrator, Catholic Cemeteries of Oshkosh, Inc.

Congratulations to Tom and Joan Weber who are

celebrating their 45th Wedding Anniversary.

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Readings for the Week of July 22, 2012 Sunday: Jer 23:1-6, Eph 2:13-18, Mk 6:30-34 Monday: Mi 6:1-4, 6-8, Mt 12:38-42 Tuesday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20, Mt 12:46-50 Wednesday: 2 Cor 4:7-15, Mt 20:20-28 Thursday: Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13, Mt 13:10-17 Friday: Jer 3:14-17, Mt 13:18-23 Saturday: Jer 7:1-11, Mt 13:24-30 Next Sunday: 2 Kgs 4:42-44, Eph 4:1-6, Jn 6:1-15 ©Liturgical Publications Inc

PARISH LIFE Mass Intentions

Saturday, July 21 5:00 pm Eileen Monard † Sunday, July 22 7:30 am Carl and Pauline Downs † 9:00 am Evan Giese † 11:00 am Jeanette Williams † Monday, July 23 8:00 am At Franciscan Courts † Tuesday, July 24 8:00 am At Franciscan Courts † Wednesday, July 25 8:00 am At Franciscan Courts † Thursday, July 26 7:15 am Juventino Bobadillo † Friday, July 27 7:15 am Sr. Corinne Peerenboom † Saturday, July 28 5:00 pm Jose Gutierrez † Sunday, July 29 7:30 am Mark McEnroe † 9:00 am Adam Gundlach † Larry Brewer † 11:00 am Mikayla Bowman †

STEWARDSHIP OF TIME & TALENT LITURGICAL ROLES

JULY 28 & 29, 2012

GREETERS 5:00 pm E. Miller, M. Kation, P. Hamblin, L. & G. Seeley 7:30 am S. Feryan, R & P. Anderson, M. Bekkers 9:00 am J. Day, P. & B. Harrington, F. & B. Litjens 11:00 am T. & V. Sorensen, B. Knaus, A. Spaulding Family USHERS 5:00 pm G. Hetzel, B. Feig, D. Strand, J. White 7:30 am J. Martin, P. Gilson, B. Pickart, C. Hayes 9:00 am P. Sawall, R. Coshenet, B. & T. Glaeser 11:00 am D. Kersztyn, L. Robinson, D. Casey, B. DeGroot SERVERS 5:00 pm Nataly Neitzel, Emily Landolt, Ryan Bal 7:30 am Cecily/Carly/Claire Vandenhouten 9:00 am Rosa Melendez Giron, Dougie Ryan, Taylor Vanden Heuvel 11:00 am Angela Moore, Ellie DeGroot, Lauren Neveau LECTORS 5:00 pm D. Ritter, S. Rich 7:30 am J. Thorkildsen, R. Vandenhouten 9:00 am T. Giese, F. Ludwig 11:00 am R. Kleman, L. Kleman COMMUNION MINISTERS 5:00 pm R. Vandersee, D. & A. Ritter, C. Sosinski, K. Ulrich, P. Blackmore, C. McCabe, S. Kohnke, MB. White, M. Ulrich, J. Geldmeyer* (1 needed) 7:30 am T. Cooper, L. Osborne, S. Panek, C. Kniep, L. Loker, J. Skroski, M. Vandenhouten, J. Vande Hei* (2 needed) 9:00 am T. Weber, E. Michels, B. & C. Staszkiewicz, A. & C. Holt, B./S. Oberkrieser, K. Laurent, R. Raffit, K. Schultz, A. Coshenet B. Meyer* 11:00 am J. Bartley, B. Dusenske, D. Hasenohrl, D. Roitt, B. Spellman, A. Spaulding, M. Wiatrowski, A. Naparalla, LA. Miller, T. Glasnapp,* (1 needed)

MUSICIANS 5:00 pm Elizabeth/Annemarie/Beckie 7:30 am Jenna/Ron/Cecily/Morgan 9:00 am Annemarie/Jim/Kim 11:00 am Jon Glowcheski/Youth Group

R U Support …is a ministry to the recently unemployed and underemployed. We meet in Good Samaritan Hall at St. Raphael Parish on Monday morning from 8:30 – 10:30 am. All are welcome.

Questions? Call Jeff at the Parish Office 920/233-8044. All are welcome!

Attention Liturgical Ministers: Please call or email the parish office (233-8044 or jill.eaton@raphael.org) by August 6 any dates for which you are NOT available during September, October or November. Thank you!