Saint Florian Staffed by the Discalced Carmelite Friars

NOVEMBER 25, 2018 ~ Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

MASSES Saturday (Anticipated) ....................... 4:00 pm

Sunday ............................................... 8:00 am

Monday thru Friday ............................. 5:00 pm (celebrated in Our Lady’s Chapel)

Evening before Holy Day (Anticipated) ........................................................... 7:00 pm (celebrated in the Main Church - no 5:00 pm Mass)

Holy Day ............................................... 8:00 am (celebrated in the Main Church - no 5:00 pm Mass)

Holidays ................................................ 8:00 am (celebrated in Our Lady’s Chapel - no 5:00 pm Mass)

CONFESSIONS Saturdays ............................................... 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm (or upon request at the parish office)

FOOD PANTRY 3rd Monday of month ............................. 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm (in Carmel Hall)

HELPING HANDS Outreach for the elderly & homebound. Elaine Croft ............................................. 615-7124

Mary Queen of Saints Catholic Academy (Our Parish Cluster School) Greenfield Ave. Campus

1435 S. 92nd St. • West Allis, WI 53214 ... 476-0751

PARISH STAFF Administrator: Fr. Fred Alexander, O.C.D. 383-3565, ext. 2 Email ............... pastor@stflorian.org Secretary: Miriam M. Acevedo

ST. FLORIAN PARISH OFFICE 1210 S. 45th St.

Phone ...................................................... 383-3565 ext. 0 Fax .......................................................... 383-2708 Email .................... stflorian@archmil.org Website ...................... www.stflorian.org

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Parish Office Closed on Mondays Tuesday thru Friday

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

PASTORAL COUNCIL Chairperson: Kate Klister ...................... 350-9217 Vice Chair: Mary Costello ..................... 383-0513 Trustee: Russell Miller........................... 671-2385 Trustee: Sandy Kania ............................. 672-0364

MUSIC DIRECTORS Joseph Carpenter - 4:00 pm Sat. choir….. 430-3425 Diane Bersch - 8:00 am Sun. choir……... 541-8109

CHRISTIAN FORMATION OFFICE DRE - Director of Religious Education High School/Confirmation Program RCIA-Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults RCIC-Rite of Christian Initiation of Children Barbara Krieger ...................................... 541-7515 ext.39 2318 S. 61st St. , Milwaukee, WI 53219

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

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.

“Please Remember St Florian Parish in your will”

1233 S. 45TH ST. , WEST MILWAUKEE, WI 53214

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe St. Florian Parish - November 25, 2018

Saturday, Nov. 24 - Our Lord Jesus Christ the King 4:00 pm †Patrick M. Fugger

Sunday, Nov. 25 - Our Lord Jesus Christ the King 8:00 am †Susie Murray

Monday, Nov. 26 5:00 pm †Fr. Timothy McGough

Tuesday, Nov. 27 5:00 pm

Wednesday, Nov. 28 7:00 pm Nguyen Family

Thursday, Nov. 29 8:00 am †Audrey Guzinski

Friday, Nov. 30 - St. Andrew, Apostle 5:00 pm

Saturday, Dec. 1 - First Sunday of Advent 4:00 pm †Audrey Guzinski

Sunday, Dec. 2 - First Sunday of Advent 8:00 am †Marty Palm

GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF

SCRIPTURE

I f you brought your child to the restroom during the Liturgy of the Word, you might walk away with one of two interpretations of Jesus as King. The first and second

readings are bold and victorious. We see Christ coming on the clouds for the final judgment of heaven and earth. The Gospel sets a very different tone. Jesus is under arrest and facing death before Pontius Pilate. We know how this story will end. So if Christ is King, what does it mean? Is he a glorious conqueror or a suffering servant? "My kingdom does not belong to this world." Here is the heart of Jesus' reign. He is a king -- and his "subjects" are alive and well on earth -- but, ultimately, Jesus' kingdom transcends our earthly concepts of power. Jesus faced down the temptation of a solely earthly kingship. At the close of his 40 days in the desert, the devil offered him the kingdoms of the world. Jesus only had to sacrifice his heavenly values and worship Satan. The same temptations to distort the kingship of Christ are present to us today. Jesus' invitation also endures. "Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice." It is important for us to belong to the full truth of Christ's kingdom. First, our own hearts must be transformed. Our own rebellions in favor of selfishness and against holiness must be conquered by God's grace. Second, we must work to transform the world as best we can in our own corner of it. Like Jesus shows us by his life and death, this doesn't mean domination. It means service, sacrifice, respect, and love. Our lives must "testify to the truth" of Jesus Christ, who lays down his life for his people. That is the true beauty of Christ the King! -Liturgical Publications

MASS

INTENTIONS

Nov. 24th - Dec. 2nd

ETERNAL FLAME

November 24th - November 30th

In loving memory of:

†Gene Croft

ADVENT WREATH LIGHTING As in past years, we again invite our parishioners to light the Advent wreath during all weekend Masses of the Advent Season. It could be families, individuals, couples or friends.

There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board near the ministry room in the vestibule. Sign up early to get your choice of date and time. Thank you for your participation during this sacred time of year.

ADVENT WREATHS AND CANDLES FOR USE AT HOME

Advent begins Sunday, Dec. 2nd. Follow and experience the Season of Advent at home with your family.

Beginning this Saturday, Nov. 24th, Advent Wreaths and sets of the Advent Candles will be available on the tables in back of church. Instruction sheets with the Advent Wreath blessing and weekly prayers are also available on the tables. A small offering is appreciated.

Masses and Eternal Flame for 2019 If you wish to schedule Masses for your loved ones for next year, now is the time to get in touch with the parish office to do so. Dates and times might not be available as time goes on. The parish office phone number is (414) 383-3565, ext. 0

Mass Times: Friday, December 7th - 7:00pm

(No 5pm Mass)

Saturday, December 8th - 8:00am

December 8th, 2018

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe St. Florian Parish - November 25, 2018

Sunday, Nov. 25 - Feast of Christ the King 8:00 am ...............Mass Monday, Nov. 26 5:00 pm ...............Mass in Our Lady’s Chapel Tuesday, Nov. 27 5:00 pm ...............Mass in Our Lady’s Chapel 7:00 pm ...............Pastoral Council in Parish Office Wednesday, Nov. 28 1:00 pm ...............Jubiliation Choir in Fellowship Room 3:00 pm ...............Divine Mercy Group in Fellowship Room 5:00 pm ...............Mass in Our Lady’s Chapel

Thursday, Nov. 29 4:00 pm ...............Eucharistic Adoration 5:00 pm ...............Mass in Our Lady’s Chapel Friday, Nov. 30 5:00 pm ...............Mass in Our Lady’s Chapel Saturday, Dec. 1 2:00 pm ...............Bell Choir in Carmel Hall 2:30 pm ...............Confessions in the Main Church 3:00 pm ...............Celebration Choir in Fellowship Room 4:00 pm ...............Mass Sunday, Dec. 2 - First Sunday of Advent 8:00 am ...............Mass

Pat Balistrieri Tom Beale Catherine Becker Diane Bersch Mike Best Brinley Bilke Michelle Bilke Kate Borchardt Joshua Catania Maribeth Catania Richard Centner Beth Cesar Chris Cesar Sharon Craige Judith Culver Sr. Geraldine Dalhman Denise De Lopez David Demos-Kuehl Dorothy Dietrich Barbara DiGiorgio Gregg Dufek Steve Dufek Susan Dufek Paula Duncan Janean Enriquez Dixie Fengier Adeline Flintrop Gerald Gauthier Camille Ginski Rita Godejohn Steve Goesch Kathy Grabowski

Gloria Gunderson Ralph Haas June Hankey Arlene Horton Jill Jenear Romaine Kaiser Mary Ann Kania Denyel Karlovich John Kischefsky Kathy Kleisath Marisa Kleisath Stanley & Audrey Klescewski Paul Klister Michael Kolodzyk Ruth Kressl Leroy Krygiel Dennis & Nancy Kuhs Kristopher Kyrola Dorothea Lannin Jerry & Rosie Lemmermann James McGivern Russell Miller Greg Milo Lillian Montgomery Candy Netterfield Family Janet Omick Vinny Pena Barbara Peterson Mary Philbert

David Potter Mary Puls Tiffany Ramos Patrick Redmond Nolan Reise Sr. Colombiere Revelant, CSA Joseph & Karen Rice Joel Rivera Sue Robertson Robert Roy Michelle Schipae Mr. & Mrs. Frank Schultz Richard & Nancy Schupp Mary & Jim Shawlin Ernest Terrien Carolyn Toby Betty Vogel Dorothea Wais Gilbert Walter Jennifer Welch Edie Wurcer Mary Joyce Wustrow Gloria Zelazek Daniel Zeller Susan Zielinski Bernie Zimney John Zuehlke

Readings for the Week of November 25, 2018 Sun: Dn 7:13-14/Ps 93:1, 1-2, 5 [1a]/Rv 1:5-8/Jn 18:33b-37 Mon: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5/Ps 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 [cf. 6]/Lk 21:1-4 Tues: Rv 14:14-19/Ps 96:10, 11-12, 13 [13b]/Lk 21:5-11 Wed: Rv 15:1-4/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 7-8, 9 [Rv 15:3b]/Lk 21:12-19 Thurs: Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a/Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5 [Rv 19:9a]/Lk 21:20-28 Fri: Rom 10:9-18/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [10 or Jn 6:63]/ Mt 4:18-22 Sat: Rv 22:1-7/Ps 95:1-2, 3-5, 6-7ab [1 Cor 16:22b; cf Rv 22:20c]/Lk 21:34-36 Next Sun: Jer 33:14-16/Ps 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 14 [1b]/ 1 Thes 3:12--4:2/Lk 21:25-28, 34-36

Dear Friends of the SVDP Meal Program, The cold weather is here & the meal program is getting requests daily for winter coats for men, women and children. We also need blankets that we can hand out when they are requested.

Donations can be dropped off at: Cross Roads Kitchen

Sunday-Friday 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.

931 W. Madison St.

Breakfast with Santa Sunday, December 16th

8:30 am to 12:30 pm St. Florian Cafeteria - 1215 S. 45th St.

Scrambled Eggs, French Toast Sticks, Cheese Omelets, Ham, Bacon, Sausage Links,

Potatoes, Muffins, Bagels, Fruit, Coffe, Milk & Juice

Adults $9 Children (3-12) $4.50

Bake Sale, Raffle, Kids Games

1 Free picture with Santa per family Taken between 9am - noon

(Extra photos available for a donation)

(Handicap Accessible)

Bakery Needed for Breakfast with Santa Homemade baked goods will be needed for our Bake Sale at Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, December 16th. Donations can be dropped off in the school cafeteria on Saturday, December 15th, after 10am. Volunteers will also be needed to work at the event and to help clean up after. If you are interested in helping, please call the parish office at (414) 383-3565.

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe St. Florian Parish - November 25, 2018

COME ONE, COME ALL!

All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry Friday, Dec. 7th

4:30pm - 7pm Cristo Rey School Hall

Card Social

Friday, Dec. 14th 6pm -11:30pm

Cristo Rey School Hall

Breakfast with Santa Sunday, Dec. 16th 8:30am - 12:30pm

Cristo Rey School Hall

CALENDAR RAFFLE TICKETS FOR 2019 If you want to win like these lucky folks, you need to turn in your calendar raffle tickets.

The deadline is December 31, 2018!

If you would like more tickets, we have plenty available in the parish office.

After 25 years, this year-round fundraiser has been a great success for the parish. Be a winner! Return your Raffle Calendar 2019 today!

Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi Homemade Bakery and Craft Boutique

Browse through hundreds of gifts made by OSF Sisters including art, crafts, clothing, bakery & other lovely surprises. Christmas Cookies, Fruitcake (1lb loaf), & Stollen will also be available for purchase.

Saturday, December 8, 2018 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

St. Francis of Assisi Convent - Troubadour Room 3221 S. Lake Dr., St. Francis, WI

Cash, Checks & Credit Accepted All proceeds go to our new convent project.

CALENDAR RAFFLE WINNER

November 20th

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Pruse

November 22nd

Tenni Busler

CATHOLIC QUOTES - WORDS TO INSPIRE THE FAITHFUL

"...and every tongue confess, to the glory of God the Father, that Jesus Christ is Lord!" --St. Paul

ADVENT

Communal Penance Service for the four parishes of

St. Florian, St. Augustine. Holy Assumption and St. Rita on

Thursday, December 13

at 7:00 p.m. at

Holy Assumption Parish (1525 S. 71st St., ~ West Allis)

Combined Collections: Church in Mission Thank-you to all of you who contributed to the Archdiocesan Combined Collections this year.

St. Florian Parish forwarded a check in the amount of $603.95 in support of these important causes.

May God reward you for your generosity!

Carmelite Quote “Always love prayer, but when I say prayer, I do not mean reciting a vast quantity of vocal prayers every day; rather, I mean the elevation of the soul to God through all things.”

-St. Elizabeth of the Trinity

Make your reservation soon for these upcoming events at St. Anthony Spirituality Center in Marathon, Wisconsin! 300 E. 4th St., Marathon, WI 54448 (715) 443-2236

December 9th, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Please join us for our annual Advent Day of Prayer. This is a day of reflection and prayer. We will journey with Mary to Bethlehem. Using imaginative prayer, we will enter into "deep listening" to all she "pondered within her heart." Inspired from Mary's journey, we will pause and reflect on our own personal "journey to Bethlehem" in anticipation of celebrating the birth of our Lord Jesus in our lives. Sunday Mass will be celebrated together. Presented by Sr. Sandy Setterlund SSJ-TOSF. The cost for this day is $45. Please call St. Anthony's at 715-443-2236 or visit us online at our Facebook page or at www.sarcenter.com to register for this day of prayer. If you would like to stay at St. Anthony's on the night before or after this event, please call to inquire about the cost and availability of overnight accommodations.

December 31st - January 1st = New Year's Eve Retreat: Pray Always - We are excited to welcome back Fr. Tom Zelinski, OFM Cap, who will help us consider the importance and scope of prayer in our lives, especially as we look to the new year and the resolutions we would like to keep. This one-night retreat begins with the evening meal and includes a Holy Hour of Adoration, a late night social to count down to the New Year and Mass on New Year's Day. The cost of this retreat is $95. For more information on these and other programs at St. Anthony's can be found on our website at sarcenter.com, on our Facebook page, or by calling our office at 715-443-2236.

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