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5400 WEST WASHINGTON BLVD · MILWAUKEE, WI 53208
PHONE: 414-453-1061 · FAX: 414-453-9449
WEBSITE: saintsebastianonline.net
EMAIL: [email protected]
ST. SEBASTIAN C AT H O L I C FA I T H C O M M U N I T Y
MISSION STATEMENT
Proclaim Christ and grow believers through the sacramental life of the church
in an inclusive and responsive Catholic community.
Member of the Milwaukee Westside Catholic Parishes
along with Saint Catherine and Mother of Good Counsel
MAY 20, 2018 • PENTECOST SUNDAY
SACRAMENTAL LIFE
MASSES
Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM & 6:00 PM
RECONCILIATION
Available by appointment only.
BAPTISMS
To begin the process for baptizing your child, please call the parish office. Baptism is celebrated during the Sunday liturgies.
MARRIAGE
Weddings are scheduled for parishioners who have been registered for at least three months. Preparation sessions with a pastoral staff member begin no later than six months prior to the wedding date. “Marriage Guidelines” available at the parish house.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
The Sacrament of Healing and Strength is for persons who are seriously or chronically ill, or facing major surgery. Contact the parish office to make arrangements. We strongly suggest that when possible, this sacrament be celebrated during the Liturgy of the Mass when other members of the parish community would be present to join in prayer.
PARISH MEMBERSHIP
All new families and single adults 18 years of age or older should register as parish members. Parish membership is required for marriage or baptism. Sign up after any Mass the first weekend of the month. We ask all our member to live their faith by participating in Mass regularly and acknowledging the gifts God has given you by sharing your time, talents, faith, prayer, abilities, knowledge and financial resources with your parish. All parish members are encouraged to tithe their gross income, giving 5% to charity and 5% to their parish.
BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS
Please submit any articles for the bulletin to [email protected] by noon on Tuesday.
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WELCOME TO ST . SEBASTIAN PARISH COMMUNITY
LITURGICAL PRAYER
Monday, May 21/Saint Christopher Magallanes, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs
8:30 AM Jas 3:13-18/ Mk 9:14-29/ Comm Serv
Tuesday, May 22/Saint Rita of Cascia, Religious 8:30 AM Jas 4:1-10/ Mk 9:30-37/ Mass @ St.
Catherine
Wednesday, May 23/Weekday 8:15 AM Jas 4:13-17/ Mk 9:38-40/ A/S Mass
Thursday, May 24/Weekday 8:30 AM Jas 5:1-6/ Mk 9:41-50/ Mass @ St.
Catherine
Friday, May 25/Saint Bede the Venerable, Priest and Doctor of the Church; Saint Gregory VII, Pope; Saint Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi, Virgin
8:30 AM Jas 5:9-12/ Mk 10:1-12/ Mass
Saturday, May 26/Saint Philip Neri, Priest Jas 5:13-20/ Mk 10:13-16
Sunday, May 27/The Most Holy Trinity Dt 4:32-34, 39-40/ Rom 8:14-17/ Mt 28:16-20
8:00 AM Fr. G. Gajdos 9:00 AM Fr. Larry @ St. Catherine 10:30 AM Fr. Lawrence Sepich 6:00 PM Fr. Larry
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THANKS FOR MANY JOBS WELL DONE
Saturday, May 12, was another lively Spring into Service Day. Volunteers are worth their weight in gold. They share their time and talents without hesitation. The Stewardship Committee and the Parish say, “Thanks for a job well done.” Thanks to those who hauled dirt and mulch, pulled weeds, planted and re-potted, stained outdoor furniture, polished wood, washed floors, vacu-umed, washed and ironed curtains, organized files and cleaned out cupboards. ]
Your willingness to use your gifts and abilities strengthens the mission and ministry of this church. You are an example of serv-ant-leadership and giving. For all your time, effort, hard work and prayers, please accept the thanks and appreciation of this church, its leaders and staff. You have truly been a blessing to this con-gregation!
MICAH’S 30TH ANNIVERSARY
TODAY IS LAST CHANCE TO RESERVE YOUR TICKET CELEBRATE DIVERSITY AND JUSTICE
Thursday evening, May 24, at St. Sebastian Church Hall
Tickets for the event are only $15 for parishioners as Human Con-cerns will cover half of the $30 ticket price. To reserve your half price ticket, contact Rhonda at 414.640-3805 today! A limited number of full price tickets will be available at the door. The event includes: 5:00-6:30 PM: Purchase dinner from ethnically diverse food trucks on 54th St. Confirmed trucks are: Mil.wok.ee (asian), Falafel Guys, Double B's BBQ, Jamaican Cuisine and PigTailz taco truck!! 6:45-8:30 PM: Enjoy a program of awards and entertainment. Fea-turing musical artists Serita Versityle Campbell, who brings a new rap, neo-soul and reggaeton style of music to gospel, Lil Rev, described as the "Jewish Pete Seeger", spoken word performers and inspiring Milwaukeeans honored for doing what is just.
STORYTIME AT ST. SEBASTIAN
The final storytime of this school year is on Wednesday, May 30, from 8:30 to 9:30 AM in the school library. Children ages 2-4 years old, and their parents or guardians, are invited to a sto-rytime with our school librarian, Mrs. Rebholz, for some early literacy and fun! Children will enjoy stories, songs, and crafts. Please register beforehand with Stacey Rebholz at [email protected].
PARISH TRUSTEE – TREASURER
St. Sebastian Parish is a Non-Profit Corporation governed by State Law and has two elected trustees, a Secretary and Treasurer. Each serves a two-year term and they are elected on a staggered basis. The parish is now taking nominations for the Trustee – Treasurer position. Michelle Hansen’s term ends June 30, 2018. We thank her for her service thus far and her willingness to serve another term.
The duties for this trustee are outlined in the Parish Trustee and Administrative Services Handbook, which is available for review in the Parish Office or via email by request to [email protected]. The job and its responsibilities entail about 20 volunteer hours per month on a flexible basis. All those who would be interested in putting their names in nomination must be practicing Catholics, registered parish members and at least 25 years of age and must have their name submitted in writ-ing by 10 or more, at least 18 year old registered members of the parish. These names are to be given to Fr. Larry Chapman, Pas-tor/chair of the trustee committee over the next two weeks so we can announce the nominees, if an election is needed, at the Mass-es on June 10, 2018. If an election is needed, it will be held on June 17, 2018. If you are interested please follow the nomination procedures by writing to Fr. Larry Chapman for the position of treasurer by June 8, 2016.
HAVE YOU CONSIDERED SAINT SEBASTIAN
PARISH IN YOUR ESTATE PLAN?
Show your appreciation for the place where you worship, build community and educate your children by making arrangements for a planned gift. We are grateful to those who have been intentional in planning their estates to continue the gift of Saint Sebastian Parish for years to come. If you would like to know more, please contact Carole Poth at 414.453.1061 extension 126 or [email protected]. Also, there are Planned Giving brochures on the kiosk in the Gathering Space. Take time to think about our mission to proclaim Christ and grow believers. It is a special lega-cy to support God’s work into the future!
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION
These groups, not sponsored by St. Sebastian Parish, meet weekly: Sun. 7:00-8:30 PM AA Meeting (5511 W. Lloyd St.) Tues. 6:00-7:00 PM Emotions Anonymous (parish house)
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SEEKING 4-5 INDIVIDUALS TO JOIN OUR
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE!
Our current environmental enhancer, Del Slowik, is planning on retiring and giving up his role in this endeavor. Our parish is developing a committee of interested individuals to work together to provide the appropriate prayerful environment. A committee of this size can decrease the work load commitment for a task that may appear very formidable. Del is planning to assist on the committee to provide mentorship to guide mem-bers through the initial phase!
What are the requirements? An ability to work together to as-sist our parishioners in their faith experiences while maintain-ing the appropriate seasonal colors.
What is the time commitment? There is approximately a 2-3 hour time commitment 7 times a year! The vision for the com-mittee would be that members work together (sharing respon-sibilities) for the seasons of Advent, Christmas, Ordinary time, Lent, Holy Week and Easter to ultimately decrease this time commitment! This past Christmas environment with volunteers only took 2 hours to complete and the Easter set-up took 90 minutes!
If the Holy Spirit is calling you to join this rewarding effort, please call Julia at the parish office 414.453.1061 or Del Slowik at 414.526.0519 or email: [email protected] to allow us to establish a meeting time for development.
FAITH JOURNEYS
BORN TO ETERNAL LIFE
David Alexander Edwards
CELEBRATING MARRIAGE
II Michael Alan Jasinski & Beth Marie McMahon (St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy—Nobel Victory
Memorial Chapel)
SENIOR MINISTRY 2018
We’re continuing to focus on an important Medicare issue--new Medicare cards and numbers. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) are removing Social Security Numbers from Medicare cards to help prevent fraud, fight identity theft and protect taxpayers with Medicare.
YOU WILL HAVE A UNIQUE MEDICARE NUMBER: The main reason CMS is removing Social Security Numbers from Medicare cards is to protect people with Medicare from identity theft and fraud. Your Social Security Number will be removed from your Medicare card and you will be given a Medicare Number that is unique to you; it will not be shared
with anyone else without expressed permission. The new Medicare number will have numbers and uppercase letters, and the number will be on your new Medicare card.
YOUR MEDICARE BENEFITS WILL NOT CHANGE: The new Medicare number system will not change Medicare benefits. The benefits you receive from Medicare will not be affected by this change. Once you receive your new Medicare card you can start using it right away.
Published February 2, 2018 by Maggie Polsean
THIS WEEK C=Church CH=Church Hall PH=Parish House S=School TL=Teacher’s Lounge G=Gym MP=Multi-Purpose Room AF=Adult Formation Room St.C=St. Catherine MGC=Mother of Good Counsel
MONDAY, MAY 21
6:30-7:30 PM Prayers those w/Addictions (MCG) 6:30-8:00 PM Boy Scouts (SC) 7:00-9:00 PM Human Concerns (AF)
TUESDAY, MAY 22 9:00-10:45 AM Bible Study (St. C) 3:00-3:30 PM Children’s Choir (C) 7:00-9:00 PM Buildings and Grounds (PHD)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23
5:30-7:00 PM Home and School (TL) 7:00-8:30 PM Stewardship Committee (AF) THURSDAY, MAY 24
6:30-8:30 PM MICAH Anniversary (CH)
FRIDAY, MAY 25
8:00-10:30 AM SVDP Meal Program (CHK)
SATURDAY, MAY 26
No Meetings Today
SUNDAY, MAY 27 No Meetings Today
FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS
Thank you for continuing to donate to the Food Pantry. We collect the food at all entrances to the Church. Donations are always appreciated, especially at the end of the month when the need is greatest.
IT'S NEVER TOO LATE FOR HABITAT
It's never too late to contribute to Habitat for Humanity during their annual Spring House Raising Week, and St. Sebastian will be supplying the morning snack Tuesday, May 22, for Habitat volunteers.
If you would like to donate any snacks, some of the items request-ed are: individually wrapped bagels, bars (cookie/granola), cook-ies, muffins, as well as washed fruit. Beverages including bottled water, juices (boxes/cans), and soda are also appreciated. Call Fran at 414.933.2472 to donate or for more information. Thank you. After all, it's never too late to donate for Habitat.
PENTECOST SUNDAY
FR. JACK’S ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY
Fr. Jack Kern, the former pastor of St. Catherine, who also served St. Sebastian’s in many ways over the years, is celebrat-ing the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. The people of St. Catherine Parish will be honoring him next Sun-day, May 27, at 9:00 AM Mass at St. Catherine and at a recep-tion following the liturgy. You are invited to participate in this celebration. So that an appropriate amount of food is prepared, please RSVP to [email protected]
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ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Scripture with Scholars: A Greek Pilgrimage for
Armchair Travelers Tuesday, May 29, 7:00-8:30 PM at the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist Atrium (812 N. Jackson St.) When Christians travel on a pilgrimage, they integrate the sites and sounds of their journey with their spiritual life. In this presen-tation, an arm chair pilgrimage in the footsteps of St. Paul, Dr. Daniel Scholz will lead us through the cradle of Christianity where Paul did his missionary work, making sense of Jesus’ mes-sage to the ancient world by integrating Hebrew theology with Greek philosophy. Dr. Scholz received his Ph.D. from Marquette University in 1997 in biblical theology. Dr. Scholz is an active member of the Catholic Biblical Society and the Society of Bibli-cal Literature.
Capuchins’ Run Walk for the Hungry Friday, June 15, at 6:00 PM at Lakeshore State Park New this year: Earlier Start! The 5K run (Chip-timed & USATF certified) will start at 6:30 PM and the 2 mile walk at 7 PM. Walkers will enjoy a new route through Lakeshore State Park and onto the scenic island. Run or walk and enjoy sweeping vistas, harbor views, and the city skyline. Teams have always included runners and walkers – now you only need 5 people to form a team! This is the 13th year for the event whose proceeds feed the hungry through Capuchin Community Services’ two lo-cations: St. Ben’s Community Meal and House of Peace. If registered by June 3, the fee is $30 run ($20 for children) and $25 walk ($15 for children). Registration includes entrance into Polish Fest and free return to Polish Fest all weekend. On June 4 registration fees increase $5. Registrations are accepted up to the day-of-the-event. www.CapuchinsRunWalkForTheHungry.org
Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Wednesday, June 27 Join members of St Bernard Parish in Wauwatosa for a pilgrim-age to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. All are welcome to come along! Thanks to a generous donor, the cost is $30 for per-son. The Shrine sits on 100 acres of property outside La Crosse. It is serene, peaceful and spiritual space. For more information please call the church office at 414.258.4320.
Mission Intern with the Riverwest Food Pantry Start Date: August 13, 2018-July 27, 2019 Riverwest Food Pantry's Mission House in Milwaukee is now receiving applicants ages 21-26 for their year-long missionary internship which includes room, board and a monthly stipend. Interns live together in Catholic justice formation in the neighbor-hoods of Riverwest and Harambee and are trained in assisting the poor, running community meals, urban gardens, food rescue, learning non-profit and neighborhood development leadership skills! For application and more information, email Samantha Vosters at [email protected] More information can be found at www.riverwestfoodpantry.org/mission-house
SUSTAINABILITY CORNER
Spring cleaning includes decluttering; so what to do with all that
stuff you already have? Keep It: A good rule of thumb to re-member is if you have used it in the past year, chances are you’ll use it again. If it’s not broken, why replace it? Donate It: We all have those what-was-I-thinking? items that still have miles left. Keep these out of the landfill by asking family and friends if they have use for your unwanted items, offering them on the web or even dropping them off at Goodwill. Recycle It: Commercial mail, old magazines, newspapers, catalogs and cereal boxes – all of these can be recycled. Keep an eye out for additional items that don’t go into the recycling bin but can be taken to neighbor-hood stores for recycling, like plastic bags, compact fluorescent bulbs and rechargeable batteries. Trash It: Landfills should only be used for items that truly have no remaining use or place to go,
but be careful when disposing of hazard-ous materials - many chemicals should be taken directly to the city’s hazardous waste drop-off site. Be mindful - even if something isn’t recyclable, chances are it may be reused in some creative capacity. Read more at https://earth911.com/home-garden/8-ways-to-go-green-in-spring/
STAY CONNECTED!
In addition to our monthly newsletter, weekly bulletin and web-site, St. Sebastian Parish relies on Facebook to communicate in-formation about upcoming events, photos of past events, parish-related news and emergency notifications on the parish Facebook page. Because of changes to Facebook’s algorithm, if you’d like to stay informed, it’s important that you do the following:
1. Go to www.facebook.com/StSebsMKE and "Follow" the page.
2. Look for the “Shortcuts” list on the left side of your Face-book screen
3. Hover your cursor over “St. Sebastian Parish” in the list 4. Click on the three dots (...) 5. Click on “Pin to Top.” The parish also has a Twitter handle: @StSebMKE. And if you don’t already receive the monthly email newsletter, register at http://bit.ly/SebsCom.
FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
Regular Contributions Last Week, 5-13-18 ............... $ 14,335
Fiscal Year to Date, Week 46 of 52 .................... $ 765,901 Compared to Same Period Last Year .............................. $ 784,974 Surplus (Deficit) ........................................................................................ $ (19,073)
Debt Service—Fiscal Year to Date
Debt Elimination Envelopes ................................................... $ 73,729 Mortgage Payment FYTD ................................................................. $ 76,945 Surplus (Shortage) .......................................................................................... $ (3,216)
Balance on Loan as of 5/15/18 ...........................................$ 88,682.27 Giving to the parish by means of an automatic monthly withdrawal plan through electronic funds transfer (EFT) will simplify your tithing and assist with parish budgeting. Please prayerfully consider this option. More information is available by calling the parish house. Your continued financial support is appreciated.
ST . SEBASTIAN PARISH COMMUNITY
PARISH LEADERSHIP
Fr. Larry Chapman—Shared Pastor .................... 414-453-1061 Michelle Hansen—Trustee Treasurer. ................ 414-475-6931 Margaret Wiemer—Trustee Secretary ............... 414-771-6865
PARISH STAFF
Ed Duncklee—Director-Faith Formation ............ 414-453-7150 Heather Grams—Principal-Grade School .....................414-453-5830 Michael Kamenski—Pastoral Associate ..........................414-453-1928 Michael Kamenski—Director-Liturgy & Music ..414-453-1928 Bryan Kirkpatrick—Director-Maintenance .................414-453-8909 Margaret Lee—Confirmation Coordinator ......... 414-453-7150 Frank Maloney—PAL Program ..................................................414-453-8944 Sandra McCabe—Youth Minister ............................................414-453-7150 Joann Perleberg—Cluster Finance Director ................ 414-453-1061 James Peterson—Deacon .....................................................................414-258-3468 Carole Poth—Cluster Administrator .....................................414-453-1061
PASTORAL COUNCIL email: [email protected] Dillon Ambrose—Stewardship ........................... 414-988-9957 Jim Ewig—Secretary .......................................... 414-559-6522 Eunice Frieseke—Vice Chair .............................. 414-771-0223 Cathleen Hoffmann—Faith Formation ............... 414-774-4085 Lori Larch—School ............................................ 414-517-2571 Jen Ohlendorf—Chair ......................................... 414-429-0543 Steve Ragatz—Prayer & Worship ...................... 414-778-0262 Edie Schwabe—Human Concerns ...................... 262-389-0121 Maricolette Walsh —Finance ............................. 414-453-0872 Andrew Zeidler—Youth Rep. ............................. 414-476-6425
FINANCE COUNCIL
Tim Heeley—Chair ............................................. 414-840-5786 Kevin Mullin ....................................................... 414-312-3275 Del Slowik—Buildings & Grounds .................... 414-526-0519Maricolette Walsh —Secretary ........................... 414-453-0872 Michael Zielinski—Development ...................... 414-445-1574
ST. COLETTA DAY SCHOOL
Bill Koehn ........................................................... 414-453-1850
GREATER TOSA INTERFAITH
Amy Dedow ........................................................ 414-453-5750
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KEN POLEWSKI
Journeymen Carpenter
414.688.6329 Licensed & Insured
[email protected] www.kpcarpentry.net
Finish Carpentry • Room Remodels • Cabinet Doors • Countertops • Floors • Dry Wall
Light Framing • Wheelchair Ramps Porch Rebuilds • Interior/Exterior Trim
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476-4414
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