St Ann N188 School Street, New Holstein

894-3147

The Catholic Communities of SS Peter & Paul

413 Fremont Street, Kiel

894-3553

Holy Rosary 1724 Madison Street, New Holstein

898-4884

Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time August 26, 2018

Three Parishes - One Faith

Eucharist

St. Ann

Sunday: 7:45 am

Holy Rosary

Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm

Sunday: 10:00 am

Wednesday: 8:30 am/Church

SS. Peter & Paul

Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm

Sunday: 9:30 am

Tuesday: 8:00 am/Chapel

First Friday: 8:00 am/Chapel

Liturgy of the Word & Communion St. Ann

Wednesday at 8:30 am

Holy Rosary

Monday at 8:30 am

SS. Peter & Paul

Monday & Friday at 6:25 am/Chapel (except on First Friday)

Thursday at 8:00 am/Chapel

Reconciliation

Saturday

Holy Rosary

3:00—3:30 pm

SS. Peter & Paul

3:15 pm or by appointment Sunday

St. Ann

Third Sunday after Mass

Taste and see the goodness of the Lord

In June 1859, Jean-François Gravelet

(known as The Great Blondin) crossed Niagara

Falls walking a tight rope. During his life, he

repeated the feat several times, always with a

different theatrical variation: blindfolded, in a

sack, trundling a wheelbarrow, on stilts, carrying

his manager, Harry Colcord on his back.

Not surprisingly, Blondin's crossings drew

crowds. About to cross pushing a wheelbarrow

with a sack of cement, he asked a reporter standing

with crowd. "Do you believe I can do this?" "Yes

sir, after watching you, I believe you can do

anything." "Do you believe that instead of a sack

of cement, I could put a man in this wheelbarrow,

and wheel him safely to the other side?" "Oh, yes,

Mr. Blondin, I certainly believe it." "Good," said

Blondin, "Get in."

In our gospel for this weekend, we hear

the last segment of the “Bread of Life” discourse

from John’s Gospel. From here, we will go back

to Mark’s Gospel for the rest of the Liturgical

Year. In this reading we hear of people walking

away saying: “This is too hard [to listen to]; who

can accept it?” In other words, they wouldn’t get

in. They weren’t willing to take that leap of faith.

Many of them saw numerous miracles that He

had performed even to feeding at least five-

thousand with five loaves of bread and a couple

of fish.

But sometimes, we too are afraid to ‘get

in’ when there’s a bit of a struggle involved;

when we aren’t quite sure of our selves, and we

avoid any conflict. We may hear someone bashing

our Catholic Church especially now in the wake

of the recent Grand Jury statement on the abuses

and the cover-up of the Church in the Dioceses

of Pennsylvania. That report with its evidence

of cover-up is terrible and it never should have

happened.

When we hear the subject breeched

about the terrible things that have happened

there and in many other places, it’s okay to

express our anger and disgust along with anyone

else. However, we need to remind ourselves and

others not to think or talk in terms of generaliza-

tion which may cast a shadow not only over the

entire Catholic Church, but that shadow is being

cast over good, dedicated, and self-sacrificing

priests as well.

Now, more than ever, we all need to pray

daily for our priests. We need to be more coura-

geous and grounded in our Catholic Faith to keep

the issues in truth and not extended beyond that.

We need to tell our good and dedicated Shepherds

that we are praying for them. We need to “get in.”

And, if you hear that someone says: “This

latest scandal is too hard; who can accept it?”

Remember this; The Eucharist is His true flesh.

The Eucharist is His true blood. To whom shall

we go? He gives us the gift of eternal life. That

gift as well as so many others, comes to us

through the Bride of Christ, (the Catholic

Church) and her priests. Let’s be willing to

“get in.”

Readings for the Week Monday 2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12/Mt 23:13-22

Tuesday 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17/Mt 23:23-26

Wednesday 2 Thes 3:6-10, 16-18/Mk 6:17-29

Thursday 1 Cor 1:1-9/Mt 24:42-51

Friday 1 Cor 1:17-25/Mt 25:1-13

Saturday 1 Cor 1:26-31/Mt 25:14-30

Sunday Dt 4:1-2, 6-8/Jas 1:17-18, 31b-22, 27 Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

Join us next week as our readings’ focus is: “Jesus, who is the fulfillment of God’s laws and prophets, tells us how to live out God’s commandments.” Next week’s readings, we will think about the best way to live out God’s command-ments, passed on to us through Moses, by witnessing God’s blessings and presence in our midst. We can go beyond our human traditions and rituals by washing our hearts and getting rid of evil thoughts and desires. We practice it by caring for all who are vulnerable and in need.

Deacon’s Diary

by Deacon Pat Knier

Red Cross Blood Drive New Holstein Community Center

on Monday, August 27 from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm.

For appointment call 1-800 RED CROSS or 1-800-733-2767.

Walk-ins are welcome. Complimen-tary homemade lunch for all donors.

Relevant Radio

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Listen anytime, anywhere on the mobile app!

Blessing of College Students

As your young adults begin to go off to college, make sure to leave them with both your blessing and the blessing of God. Use the following as an example…

Loving God, we thank you for bringing us to this moment. As they enter into this new phase of life, help them to be strong enough to know when they are weak, and brave enough to face them self when afraid. Give them the ability to appreciate joy and the strength to weather life’s chal-lenges. Teach them compassion for those in need. Grant them the insight to know them self and the wisdom to know You. Help them to feel Your Presence as they begin this new journey through life.

Email Bible Study

Are you interested in being part of a weekly bible study – but don’t have the time to meet? Check this out…

This fall, we will have a six-week study on the first half (chapters 1-14) of the Acts of the Apostles. The second half will take place in the spring. Every week, beginning the week of September 24, Joe Zenk will send out the assigned reading for that week along with a number of questions for you to pray with, meditate upon and an-swer on your own. You won’t have to share them with anyone else if you do not wish to as they are for your own spiritual growth. Then, at the end of the six weeks (on November 8), the group is invited together to dis-cuss their thoughts from the book we’ve read. Don’t have time to come to the gathering? You don’t have to…it’s that easy.

To sign up, email Joe at pdjoezenk@gmail.com or con-tact any of our parish offices with your name and email.

Seminarian Collection

Thank you to those who have participated in the annual Seminarian Collection: Hope for the Future, Help them Today. There is still time to respond to the great need we have to support our local seminarians. Have you made your gift?

These are our totals so far this year; 4 parishioners gave $265 (St. Ann)

42 parishioners gave $2,420 (Holy Rosary)

28 parishioners gave $1,195 (SS. Peter & Paul).

Last year, our parish totals were;

23 parishioners gave $2,395 (St. Ann)

81 parishioners gave $4,170 (Holy Rosary)

67 parishioners gave $4,800 (SS. Peter & Paul).

Let’s see if we can increase our support of this very

important part of the mission of the Diocese of Green Bay. Disciples need to support one another. Make your gift today by mailing in your pledge card or visit www.catholicfoundationgb.org/give.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WORKSHOPS The Aging and Disability Resource Center is partnering with the Elder Rights Project to bring a series of 8- free Know Your Rights Workshops to Calumet County. The Elder Rights Project helps victims of crime who are age 60 and over with the civil legal needs that result from being victims of many forms of abuse. The first work-shop will be held Thursday, Aug. 30 from 10:00-11:00 am at Fox Valley Tech in Chilton. The topic will be “What is Legal Action of Wisconsin & Financial Abuse: Consumer Fraud.” The presentation will make seniors and caregivers aware of the latest scams that are hap-pening.

Outdoor Mass

An outdoor Mass will be celebrated at the Mary Queen of Hearts Chapel in Steinthal near Kiel on Saturday morning September 8. The celebrant will be the most Very Rev. John Girotti, Vicar of Canonical Services, Green Bay Dioceses. The Rosary will begin at 11 am, followed by Mass at 11:20 am. Bring your own folding lawnchair. Any questions contact Mary Ann Ristow at 920-894-2107.

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St. Ann

Donna Schmitz 894-7153

Valeria Kempf 894-2370

Holy Rosary

Barb Weber 898-5614

Helen Reinl 898-4867

SS. Peter & Paul

Fran Pitz 894-3017

Agnes Arndt 894-2952

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DIVINE SAVIOR SCHOOL NEWS

Divine Savior School is looking for a part-time academic aide. If interested, please contact the school office at 894-3533.

August Birthdays

Eight of our ‘senior parishioners’ celebrate their birthdays during the month of August. They include George Hermann (4), Rose Werdeo (20), Lois Wolf (21), Bernice Reineck (21), Cyrilla Faust (22), Gary Vondrachek (23), Carol DeVillers (24) and Marlene Schneider (31). We hope your birthday is special and may God bless you all through the year!

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Granger Jay, son of Amanda (Kienbaum) and Andrew Shillingowski and Olivia Kay, daughter of Kristen (Pauly) and Tyler Herzog , who were dipped into the waters of baptism. May they grow to be all God created them to be – and may their hearts be ever new in Christ.

Registration & Information

Faith Formation registration form and information has been emailed to all returning families. If you are new to the parish or have a student in Kindergarten or 1st grade and would like information about our program please contact Danielle Ehlenbeck, daniellefaithformation@gmail.com, to receive the needed paperwork. All parents should attend the mandatory parent meeting on September 5th at 6:30pm. We are also looking for a few catechists; we need catechists for grades 4, 10, and 11 (second semester only). If you would like more information or to volunteer to help out please contact Danielle.

New Doors

If you would like to help contribute to the new fire doors at the south entrances to church you can make your contribution to the Building and Maintenance collection any time during month of August. The total cost for the doors was just under $13,000.

Bread & Wine

In the recent packet of stewardship envelopes you may have found a yellow envelope labeled ALTAR BREADS AND WINE. This offering, which is open to ALL members of our parish if they wish—helps support the purchase of alter bread and wines for the entire year.

Last fiscal year our cost for both bread & wine was $737 and your generous envelope contributions covered $490. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Didn’t get an envelope but would still like to contribute to this? Just drop your contribution in the collection in an envelope marked Bread & Wine. Be sure to include your name.

Custodial Position Filled

We welcome back Fred Meyer to the position of custodian here at Ss. Peter & Paul! Fred will begin in mid-September. In the meantime, many thanks to Al Meiselwitz and Bill Gaedke who have served in this position for many years and who stayed on until a replacement can be found. Thanks gentlemen!

Pie Pans

The stack of pie & cake pans is slowly going down, but there are still some pans in the church basement waiting for their owners to pick them up. The church doors are open

from 7—11 am during the week, or you can stop down on Saturday and Sunday to pick them up.

Your Stewardship Sharing Week Ending August 19, 2018

Stewardship Envelopes $ 6,506.50

Loose Offering $ 263.80

Student Envelopes $ 15.08

Thank you for your contributions!

SS. Peter & Paul, Kiel

SS. Peter & Paul Liturgical Roles

Sat, Sept 1

4:00 pm Sunday, Sept 2

9:30 am

GREETERS C-Reszczynskis E – Swason C—Kuehn

W –Schneider

PROCLAIMER Jerry Kiel Heather Heberlein

EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS

Richard Nett Diane Nett Judy Kiel

Mary Jo Meyer

Tom Schad Brenda Schad

Lara Blaser Connie Schad

SERVERS Brandon Stephany

Aaron Stephany Justin Stephany

Carleen Meyer Halle Meyer Dane Freund

MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY

Paula Mahloch Jeff Schweitzer

John Adleman Mary Adleman

Tom Kraus John Mahloch

Calendar of Events +Mass Intentions

August 27-September 2

Mon Liturgy 6:25 am/Chapel

Divine Savior School Orientation 4—6 pm

Tues Mass 8 am/Chapel +John Klauck and Mary & Dave Collin

Thurs Liturgy 8:00 am/Chapel

Liturgy @ Willowdale 10 am

Scrip Sales 2—4/Rectory

Fri Liturgy 6:25 am/Chapel

Sat Reconciliation 3:15 pm

Mass 4 pm +Paul Raquet

Sun Mass 9:30 am +Albert Deibele Jr.

Sat/Sun Scrip sales after Mass

Church Pianist/Choir Director After 30 years, Mary Cash has decided to step down from her ministry of leading music on Sunday mornings here at St. Ann. Thank you, Mary, for helping lead us in song and prayer all these years! We are now in need of someone (or a team of people) who would be willing to play piano, lead the choir and select music for St. Ann. Please prayerfully consider whether God is calling you at this time for this ministry. Contact Joe or Laura at the office (894-3147) if you are interested or have questions.

Project Update Workers and volunteers have been busy working on our project. The shed has been disassembled and removed, trees were cut down and cleaned up, the septic line is buried for the future bathroom, down spouts have been buried, and the new ramp has been poured. This past week the front steps were removed and replaced, and the north and south parking lots were grated. Due to the extent of this work, Mass on Sunday, August 26th is at Ss. Peter & Paul. Please continue to check the website and answering system for updates about Mass. Thank you for your generosity to make this project a reality.

70th Annual Turkey Shoot & BBQ Chicken Dinner Come out and support the St. Anna Sportsman’s Club this Sunday, August 26. Trapshooting begins at 10am and the BBQ Chicken Dinner will be available from 11am-2pm. Join us down at St. Anna Park for family fun and socialization.

Cemetery At this time we ask that you please avoid driving through the cemetery due to no thru access.

Thank You Thank you to those who donated the materials that had been requested!

Faith Formation Registration Faith Formation registration information was mailed this past week. If you did not receive the mailing, please contact Laura at the Parish Office. We are still looking for teachers for Faith Formation.

Outdoor Polka Mass Thank You to the Following:

Fr. Carl & Deacon Randy for celebrating Mass

Volunteers who sold dinner tickets, and served food and beverages

Polka Mass Committee – Chairs and committee members, all who helped with food preparation, set-up, and take-down

Bob Kuether Band for providing music

Those who donated food, beverages, and/or finances

Everyone that worked to make this event possible

A special thank you to all who came to Mass and dinner, thank you for supporting St. Ann Parish!

Your help and support are appreciated!

Your Stewardship Sharing – August 19, 2018

Church Support Envelopes: $ 250.00

Loose Offering: $ 365.50

Weekly Stewardship needed to meet budget: $950.00

Thank you for your contributions!

St. Ann, St. Anna

St. Ann Liturgical Roles

Sunday, September 2

7:45 am Mass

GREETERS Nick & Wendy Thielmann

PROCLAIMER Sarah Heinen

EUCHARIST Judy Thome & Mark Novitovic

SERVERS Johnathon & Grace DeBruin

USHERS Jeff Brandt & Dean Winkel

GIFT BEARERS Family of George Dickrell

Calendar of Events +Mass Intentions

Sunday – August 26

Mass – 7:45 am +Living & Deceased Members of At SS Peter & Paul Walters/Schmitz Families

St. Anna Sportsman’s Chicken Dinner & Turkey Shoot

Wednesday – August 29

No Rosary or Morning Liturgy

Sunday – September 2

Mass – 7:45 am +George Dickrell

(Pending Project Status)

Drug Disposal Event

Thursday Sept. 13th @ Kiel Community Center (upper level) from 2-5 pm.

*Drugs excepted: prescription, over the counter, pet medications, controlled substances and supplements.

*Pills MUST be in a “ziplock” style bag that is quart size or less.

*Liquids, cremes, and powders can stay in their original container with caps tightened.

*Pill Bottles and boxes are NOT accepted. Cross out your personal info. and dispose of them at home.

*No needles, sharp mercury devices, chemical waste, electric glucose monitors, non- medical inhalers and personal care products like shampoo and cosmetics.

DEACON RANDY SETS OFFICE HOURS Starting Wednesday, September 5, Deacon Randy Jaeckels will be available to meet with parishioners every Wednesday evening from 5:45 to 7:45 pm. He will be located in the St. Vincent de Paul office which is located on the first floor of the former school in the north wing. Deacon Randy will be available to discuss the sacraments, scripture and parish programs (i.e. RCIA, ministries, organizations). He can assist parishioners in advancing their prayer life, building a relationship with Jesus, and other faith based issues. No appointment is necessary; feel free to stop in just to say hello or to sit for a good conversation. Deacon Randy looks forward to seeing you!

BISHOP’S APPEAL A parishioner has stepped forward and offered a matching donation of up to $3000 for any additional gifts that are given to this year’s Bishop’s Appeal. So if you haven’t given, or, maybe now you are able to give a little more, your gift will double. Thank you to our anonymous donor and thank you those who are stepping up to the challenge. All gifts need to be received in the parish office by September 24 so we can get the gifts to the diocese by the end of the appeal.

FOOD & FELLOWSHIP DINNER AT HOLY ROSARY Come One, Come All – no membership required. Free! Come and enjoy a meal on us from 5:30-7:00 pm on Thursday, September 6 in the Mary, Queen of Peace Room. Park in west parking lot – watch for signs. Hope to see you there!

FAITH FORMATION Registration is now taking place for this year’s Faith Formation classes. Questions, please contact Lindsay Schultz at holyrosaryreled@gmail.com. The parent/student meeting is September 5. Also, our Faith Formation program is looking for high school catechists for this year's classes. Please consider sharing our faith with the children. Contact Lindsay to talk more about how you can help our children grow in their faith.

MEMORIAL THANK YOU’S Thank you to the family of Anton Mathes who donated the Little Library located in front of the rectory. As Little Library’s work, we invite you to take a book to read and leave a book you have finished. Enjoy! Thank you to the family of Ann C. Meyers who donated the cement work at the west entrance of church in her memory. And thank you to the William Doss family who made a donation to the Building & Grounds Improvement Fund in his memory. God bless you all for your generosity.

SALAD LUNCHEON Food donation sign-up sheets are posted in each wing of church. We appreciate any and all donations. Please be

Holy Rosary, New Holstein

Your Stewardship Sharing For Week Ending August 19, 2018-

Church Support Envelopes: $ 2,460.00

Loose Offertory: $ 520.76

Student Envelopes: $ 7.00

Building Grounds Envelopes: $ 453.10

Seminarian Collection: 42 Gifts to Date: $ 2,420.00

Adult Envelopes Needed Weekly to Meet Budget: $4,326.92

Received in August: $11,944.00 Monthly Budget: $18,750.00

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS!

Holy Rosary Liturgical Ministers September 1 - 4:00 PM September 2 - 10:00 AM

SERVERS Karly Schmitz

Volunteer Needed Mitchell Klotz

Volunteer Needed -N

USHERS -M

-S

Bill Atkinson Al Berenz

Adam Scholz

Perry Balazs Michael Schmitz

Mike Kutz

-N

GREETERS -M -S

Bill Atkinson Betty Krause

Adam & Ava Scholz

Betsy Daun Michael Schmitz

Mike Kutz BODY Patty Jaeckels Florence Knier

PRECIOUS

BLOOD

Ron Karrels Martha Whorrall

Dave Whorrall Audry Heus

Rhonda Roepke Allen Anhalt

Christina Blindauer Joan Kabat

PROCLAIMER Jeanne Karrels Christy Schmitz CANTOR Wendy Wieser Choir

ORGANIST Ann Arbuckle Vic Guckeisen

Calendar of Events + Mass Intentions

Calendar of Events + Mass Intentions

Monday – August 27 8:30 am Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion/Church Tuesday – August 28 Holy Hour 1:00 pm/Church Wednesday – August 29 8:30 am Mass Ray Ruffing & Norbert Stephanie Families Thursday – August 30 Friday – August 31 Saturday – September 1 4:00 pm Mass +Esther Daun Sunday – September 2 10:00 am Mass Living & Deceased Members of the Al White Family MQP Rm-Mary, Queen of Peace Room (School Meeting Room) SVDP Rm-St Vincent de Paul Room

SVdP Society News

Baptism

Congratulations on the birth of your child! Contact the office at least one month before desired date of Baptism to arrange for preparation.

Marriage

Congratulations on your engagement! Contact the office at least six months before your intended date to meet with Joe and to make arrangements for the marriage preparation process.

Bequests

Please remember our parish when making out your will. Thank you.

Leadership Joseph Zenk Pastoral Leader

Bernard “Pat” Knier Deacon

Randy Jaeckels Deacon

Fr. Patrick Nelson, S.D.S. Priest Moderator

St. Ann 894-3147 stann1851@gmail.com stannwi.org

Fr. Carl Diederichs Priest Celebrant

Laura Winkel Parish Business Manager & Rel. Ed Coordinator

Joanne Stephany Trustee Secretary

Paul Reineck Trustee Treasurer

Greg Binversie Pastoral Council President

Julie Brandt Finance Council Chair

Holy Rosary 898-4884 hrparish_1@charter.net holyrosarynewholstein.org

Fr. John Girotti Priest Celebrant

Sue Philippi Parish Business Manager

Lindsay Schultz Rel Ed Coordinator

Paula Pethan Trustee Secretary

Dan Schirmer Trustee Treasurer

Jon Berchem Pastoral Council President

John Klinzing Finance Council Chair

SS. Peter & Paul 894-3553 secretary@sspeternpaul.org ssppkiel.org

Fr. Carl Diederichs Priest Celebrant

Kim Driscoll Parish Office Manager

Danielle Ehlenbeck Rel. Ed. Coordinator

Mary Jo Meyer Liturgy & Music Coordinator

Liz Muhs Trustee Secretary

Eric Freund Trustee Treasurer

Kathy Belland Pastoral Council Chair

Jeff Voland Finance Council Chair

Jackie Thiry Christian Women President

Divine Savior Catholic School 894-3533 www.divinesaviorschool.org

Kerry Sievert School Administrator Amy Schweitzer Administrative Assistant Office 423 Fremont St, Kiel

"Love is not patronizing and charity isn't about pity, it is about love. Charity and love are the same -- with charity you give love. So, don't just give money, but reach out your hand instead. - Saint Mother Teresa" Help Us, Help Others! Volunteer!

We need Loving Hands for pick ups, sorting,

cleaning, pricing, stocking and more! SVdP Store : 1234 Teckla Place

894.7834 Line 1, store. Line 2, assistance.

specific as to the type of salad and the serving size you wish to donate (eg: 2 doz. Deviled eggs, 1 cherry jello salad). The luncheon is Wednesday, September 19. Thank you for your support.

FRIENDS OF THE POOR WALK/RUN Registration forms for this year’s St. Vincent de Paul’s Friends of the Poor Walk/Run are available in each wing of church. The walk is Saturday, September 29. Registration begins at 8 am, the walk at 9 am. There is no registration fee, pledges are encouraged. For more information contact Dennis Kabat 898-4520.

SCRIP Are you still in need of school supplies? Wal Mart, Shopko, Target and Fleet Farm to the rescue! We carry gift cards for all these stores and more! Scrip is available at Premier Financial Credit Union in New Holstein and at the parish office weekdays, as well as after all weekend Masses. We thank you for your support.

BOOK CLUB The Book Club will meet on Wednesday, September 12 at 6:30 pm at Willowpark Assisted Living, discussing the book “The Sisters of St. Croix” by Diney Costeloe. All are welcome.

Please patronize our sponsors.

EGGERT FAMILY EYECARE 707 Park Ave, Kiel

920-894-2020

Catherine A. Eggert, O.D. Steven D. Eggert, O.D., F.A.A.O