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MASS SCHEDULE Weekends
Saturdays - 5:00 p.m. Sundays - 8:00 a.m. & 10:15 a.m.
Weekdays Tuesdays & Thursdays - 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays & Fridays - 7:00 a.m.
CONFESSION SCHEDULE 30 minutes before weekday Masses 40 minutes before weekend Masses
PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday through Thursday
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed 12-1 p.m.) Friday
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
MASS INTENTIONS Tuesday, March 13 - 8:30 a.m.
† Society of the Green Scapular KofC’s
Wed, March 14 - 7 a.m.
† Shirley Reinke
Thursday, March 15 - 8:30 a.m.
† Garth Stickney
Friday, March 16 - 7:00 a.m.
† Charlotte Donahue
Saturday, March 17 - 8:30 a.m.
† Renee Scudder
Saturday, March 17 - 5:00 p.m.
† Julie and Tammy Brunner
Sunday, March 18 - 8:00 a.m.
For the People of IHM
Sunday, March 18 - 10:15 a.m.
† John Sullivan
March 11, 2018 | www.ihmcatholicparish.org 5101 Schofield St., |Monona, WI 53716 | (608) 221-1521
NEW TO OUR PARISH COMMUNITY? We are happy to welcome you to Immaculate Heart of Mary! To become a registered parishioner, please make sure to introduce yourself to Father Droessler after Holy Mass. Registra-tion forms are available at the infor-mation table in the back of church, on our parish website, or at the parish office. INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC OR RETURNING TO THE CATHOLIC CHURCH? Contact Kathy Marshall, RCIA Coordi-nator at 608-221-1521, ext. 308 or [email protected].
For God so loved the world
that He gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him might not perish, but
might have eternal life.
4th
Sunday of Lent
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This week, I'd like to draw your attention to several different items. Laetare Sunday - Fourth Sunday of Lent This Sunday is known as Laetare Sunday, which means "rejoice" in Latin. Why do we rejoice during this somber season of Lent? Certainly we are aware that we are still approaching the sor-rowful days when we remember the passion and death of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Yet, on Laetare Sunday - this Sunday, we can look ahead to the joy of Easter, realizing it is now on the horizon. To-day, we are lifted up by our faith and hope that Jesus has truly risen from the dead. Novena to St. Joseph Please join me in pray-ing our 9 day novena to St. Joseph (found on page 7 of this bulletin and in the pews in church) for increased en-rollment at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School. We will begin praying this novena today, March 11, and con-clude on the Solemnity of St. Joseph, husband of Mary, which is on Monday, March 19. To conclude the novena and celebrate this solemnity, I will be offer-ing Holy Mass at 8:30 a.m. on this day. Annual Catholic Appeal First and foremost, I'd like to say "Thank You" to Dave Leary and Craig Uselman, for their assistance in show-ing the video from the diocese at last weekend's Masses. I'd also like to thank everyone who so generously responded to this year's Annual Catho-lic Appeal (ACA). As I mentioned previ-ously, our 2018 parish goal to support the ministries of the Diocese of Madi-son is $70,558. When we all work to-gether, we can ensure that God's work
in the Church will continue. As follow-ers of Christ, our mission is to continue to spread the Gospel message, which can be accomplished through the min-istries of the Church. If you have not yet provided your pledge or contribu-tion, this weekend we are offering an-other opportunity. You may simply complete one of the pledge envelopes that are located in the pews, and place it in the regular offertory collection. Please help our parish in doing our part in this year's ACA. Pastoral Council Nominations It is that time of year again,
when we seek nominations for the Pastoral Council. In next weekend's bulletin, we will provide forms for nomi-nating parishioners you feel would qualify as a candidate for the Pastoral Coun-cil. During this coming week, I ask that you pray about this, and consider whom you might nominate (including yourself). Some qualifications to consider: Do they attend weekly Mass? Are they active-
ly involved in any other parish minis-tries? Do they have a genuine concern for the well being of our parish and parishioners? Do they work well with others? Could their profession or work experience lend to offer constructive advice and input to the pastor? Just a reminder - these are simply nomina-tions and not a guarantee that those nominated will be elected to the coun-cil. Pastoral Council elections will take place on Mother's Day weekend in May. I am very grateful to those who currently serve on the Pastoral Council, and I appreciate their support, prayers and advice. Please know that you are al-ways in my prayers,
Rev. Fr. Chad Droessler, Pastor 1-608-620-5849
Sisters of Mary, Morning Star-Convent 4905 Schofield Street,
Monona, WI 53716 608-224-0251
PARISH STAFF Administrative Assistant
Kathy Marshall [email protected]
Parish Secretaries
[email protected] Jodi Murphy
(Mon.-Fri.) Bulletin, Office
Cindy Dukerschein (Tue. and Wed.) Parish Records,
Liturgy Schedules
Finance Manager Bernie Heit
Pastoral Care & Wedding Coordinator
Ivonne Blahnik [email protected]
Director of Liturgical Music
Catherine Henderson [email protected]
Faith Formation/Catechesis:
Laura Soldner [email protected]
Shane Reinbold [email protected]
Maintenance Supervisor
Mike Hegge
IHM School Principal Callie Meiller
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From the Pastor’s Desk
SANCTUARY LAMP IN MEMORY OF:
Marlie and Mathilda Gallagher
SACRAMENTAL CELELBRATION Congratulations and God’s blessings to Juliet Pecard who was baptized at IHM on March 4, 2018.
HOLY MATRIMONY Please contact Ivonne Blahnik at 608-221-1521 x 309 for wedding
guidelines. Weddings must be scheduled with the pastor at least six months in advance.
M y Dear Family of Faith,
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READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 11
Monday: Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 49:8-15; Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18; Jn 5:17-30 Thursday: Ex 32:7-14; Ps 106:19-23; Jn 5:31-47 Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Saturday: Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53 Sunday: Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51:3-4, 12-15; Heb 5:7-9; Jn 12:20-33 Alternate readings (Year A): Ez 37:12-14; Ps 130:1-8; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45]
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
Week: 36
Our Weekly Offertory Goal $15,865.38
March 3-4 $9,365.86 EFT Weekly: $3,713.02 Total Offertory $13,078.88
Difference: -$2,786.51
Offertory Goal YTD $571,153.85 Actual Offertory: $568,584.44 Difference -$2,569.41
WEEKLY SCHEDULE Sunday, March 11 RCIA 9:00 a.m. CR Choir Rehearsal 9:30 a.m. CMR Confirmation Retreat 6:30 p.m. MH Monday, March 12 Lenten Scripture Study 9:30am & 6:30pm CMR Tuesday, March 13 Adult Faith Study 9:15am & 6:30pm CMR Finance Council 5:30 p.m. CR Boy Scouts 6:30 p.m. CB Pastoral Council Mtg. 6:30 p.m. CR Quilting Group 6:30 p.m. RB Wednesday, March 14 Eucharistic Adoration 7:30 a.m.- 8 p.m. Chapel Catechist Training K-6 6:00 p.m. CMR Religious Ed. 7-11 7:00 p.m. MH Thursday, March 15 Family Adoration/Potluck 5:30 p.m. CMR Choir Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. Church Friday, March 16 Stations of the Cross 8:30 am & 4 pm Church IHM Fish Fry 5:00 p.m. MH Saturday, March 17 Building/Grounds Workday First Communion Retreat 9:30 a.m. CMR Scrip Sales After Mass Church CMR-Church Mtg. Rm., CR-Conference Rm., CB-Church Bsmt., RB-Rectory Bsmt., MH-Marian Hall
Give Your “First Fruits” Back to God To Parish……....5% To Diocese…….1% To Charities…...4%
Remember the Church in your memorial and your will.
ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK
Thank you to the parishioners and businesses who
sponsor our bulletin.
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Our prayers and sympathy to the family and friends of:
Caleb Smith
Eternal rest grant unto him, O
Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May the souls of the faithfully departed through the mercy of
God, rest in peace. Amen
Stewardship Reflection for March 11, 2018 4th Sunday of Lent “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son…” - JOHN 3:16 Of all the wonderful gifts that God has given to us, the gift of His own Son is truly the greatest. How can we ever thank God for a gift like that? God does not ask us to sacrifice our own precious firstborn, but He does ask that we are grateful and generous with our God-given gifts. Faithful Stewards nurture and devel-op their gifts and return them with increase.
Parish Online Giving Immaculate Heart of Mary now provides an opportunity for online parish giving, which also allows payment by credit card. Simply visit our parish website (www.ihmcatholicparish.org), click
on Donate, then Donate Online, and follow the simple steps.
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Summer Program at IHM School
Now enrolling! Our summer program will run for a total of 8 weeks, with the week of July 4th off. Five-days per week from 7:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m. The students will also go swimming, do arts & crafts, go on field trips, and a lot of other fun activities. For more infor-mation, call the school office at 608-222-8831. Donuts for Dads
Tuesday, March 13 - 7:30 a.m. - Marian Hall Our school students are inviting their dads to come and enjoy doughnuts with them before school.
IHM St. Patrick’s Day Co-ed Volleyball Tournament
IHM's Athletic Committee is hosting a St. Patrick's Day Co-ed Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, March 17 at the IHM Gym! Open to ages 6th grade and above, entry fee: $25/person or $150/team. Registration be-gins at 10:30am, game play begins at 11am. Food and drink available for purchase. Costumes and St. Pat-rick's Day attire encouraged! All proceeds benefit IHM Athletics. To register or for more information, email: [email protected]. St. Patty’s Parents Day Out
March 17, 10:30-4:30 p.m. at IHM School. $5/hr per child or $25 for whole day. Earn-ings benefit IHM Middle School Washington DC trip. Fees include games, crafts, snacks, warm lunch availa-ble for $2 a child. RSVP by March 13. Contact Marie Ethen at [email protected] for de-tails. Fish Fry - March 16
Our final fish fry of the year will be held this Friday, March 16 in Marian Hall. Carry out begins at 4:30 p.m., Dine-in begins at 5:00 p.m. Visit our parish website (ihmcatholicparish.org)
for more information.
Fish Fry Raffle!
The IHM Home and School Association is hosting a raffle to raise money for projects that help benefit the students of IHM school. Tickets will be sold after Masses this weekend. Each ticket is $10 or you can purchase 3 for $25. Prizes include cash payouts of $3,000, $2,000, $1,000, two $500 prizes and eight $100 SCRIP gift cards. The drawing will take place on Tuesday, April 3, at 6:45 pm in Marian Hall - you do not have to be present to win. Thanks for supporting Catholic education!
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IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY
CATHOLIC SCHOOL (PreK-8th Grade)
Memorial Day Festival
Our Parish Festival Committee has been busy pre-paring and planning for our Memorial Day Backyard Bash on May 27 and 28. How can you help?
1. Sponsorships: We are in need of businesses and individuals to sponsor our event. Sponsors will re-ceive recognition in our promotional materials and/or at the festival, depending on the level of sponsor-ship.
2. Children's Game Prizes: Suggested items include Yo-Yo's, Silly Putty, stickers, markers, action figures, Disney characters, Hot Wheels, activity books, stuffed animals (new), Barbies and accessories, bub-bles, Frisbees, outdoor games, kites, puzzles, craft kits, hair accessories, beach and pool toys, etc. Items should be labeled "Festival games" and can be dropped off at the parish office during regular office hours or in the Usher's Room on weekends.
3. Raffle prizes: Suggested items include gift cards (SCRIP works well), tickets for sporting events, vacation packages, gift baskets, electronics, etc. For more information contact Kathy Marshall at ([email protected]) or 608-221-1521.
RESPECT LIFE/SOCIAL JUSTICE
SVdP “Our Faith in Action: Today’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul” airs on Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) Saturday starting March 10 at 5 p.m. (www.ewtn.com/multimedia/weekly-schedules.asp).
Episode 1 features Vincentians on a home visit with a family in need, helping the homeless in a down-town shelter and working with returning citizens through prison ministry. Live your faith! Visit svdpmadison.org Word of Life
“When I voiced my objections to do abortion-related services, I was terminated. It’s against my con-science. I became a nurse to protect lives, not to take lives.” – Sandra Mendoza, L.P.N. Take Action: www.humanlifeaction.org Video: www.bit.ly/StandWithSandra In March, Congress will likely decide whether to ad-dress the problems in current law by enacting the Conscience Protection Act. No one should be forced to participate in abortion. Members of Congress need to hear from their constituents. Please help us spread the word!
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ADULT FAITH ENRICHMENT Catholicism - The Pivotal Players
Sessions continue—9:15 a.m. on Tuesday mornings in the Church Meeting Room.
Blessed John Henry Newman - March 13/20 G.K. Chesterton - March 27/April 3
Now available in the IHM Book Kiosk 'Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead?’ by Carl Olson
Major feature films such as “The Passion of the Christ” and “Risen”, and books such as Bill O'Reilly's “Killing Jesus” raise many questions about one of the greatest con-troversies in history--what really hap-pened to the crucified body of Jesus of Nazareth? Using a popular question-and-answer format, this book examines the historical evidence concerning the fate of
Jesus. Did Jesus really die on the cross? If so, what be-came of his body? Was it stolen? Misplaced? Is the res-urrection a cleverly devised plot to found a new reli-gion? Did the disciples of Jesus hallucinate? Is the Resur-rection of Jesus a myth developed decades later, after the original disciples' experience of Jesus was distorted by a subsequent generation? Or did Jesus rise from the dead, as he promised and as his disciples came to be-lieve and sacrifice their lives to proclaim? Carl Olson carefully weighs the evidence with in-depth analysis. Whether you are a believer, a skeptic, or something in between, be prepared to have your thinking challenged by this provocative and insightful book.
Available in our kiosk– Suggested Donation $5.00
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PRAYER Family Adoration
Our next gathering will be Thursday, March 15 at 5:30 p.m. Following adoration, stay and enjoy a pot-luck dinner in the Church Meeting Room! Please contact Kelly Bond at (608) 839-4312 or [email protected] to be add-ed to our monthly email list. Please join us! LAST NAMES please bring: A-H Dessert, I-P Side dish, Q-Z Main dish (to feed 12-15).
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION First Communion Retreat
Father Chad will lead our retreat on Saturday, March 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the church. This is a mandatory retreat for all First Communicants, plus one (or both) parent(s). Please contact Laura with any questions at [email protected]. Confirmation Retreat
Please keep the IHM Confirmation Candidates in your prayers as they attend the Confirmation Re-treat at Camp Gray this weekend! They are prepar-ing for their Confirmation on May 6th.
PARISH NEWS Lost and Found
Please check the Lost and Found box in the Usher's Room if you have recently lost or misplaced any items when you were at church. The box contains items all the way from rosaries and prayer books to clothing items and baby toys. All items not picked up before the end of March will be given to St. Vincent de Paul.
MISC. Selling your home?
Family of 5 looking to buy a house in Monona. The youngest child, has Spina Bifida and uses a walker, and they are looking to find a home that is or can be made accessible for him. All 3 children are registered for IHM school in the fall. If you, or any of your neighbors, are considering selling your home in Monona, please con-sider contacting Kevin and Laura at (608) 843-5054. Thank you so much. Laura and Kevin Bjork, [email protected], (608) 843-5054 Kevin.
Pastoral Hospital Calls & Communion Visits Please notify the parish office at 608-221-1521 if you know of someone from our parish who is in the hos-pital, scheduled to be hospitalized in the near future, is in need of the Sacrament of Anointing, or will be moving to a nursing home or care facility.
VOCATIONS Quo Vadis Men’s Discernment Group
Men of all ages interested in discovering God’s voca-tional path for their lives in a prayerful environment with Fr. Greg Ihm and guest speaker on March 30, April 13, May 11 and June 8 starting at 6:30 p.m. at Holy Names Heights, 702 South High Point Road, Madison. Questions call 608-821-3089. Worldwide Marriage Encounter
“Not as man sees does God see, be-cause man sees the appearance but the LORD looks into the heart." Let our eyes be opened to the love of God in our marriages. The next Worldwide Mar-riage Encounter Weekends are March
16-18 in Madison, WI or April 20-22 in Brookfield, WI. More information at: alifetimeoflove.org or call (888) 574-5653.
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Lenten Almsgiving During Lent, we are supporting The Beacon Homeless Day Re-source Center in Madison. Return your gifts in the coffee cups to church on Palm Sunday. Stations of the Cross Below is our schedule for Sta-tions of the Cross during Lent. They will be held at 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the church on each of these dates. Friday, March 16 Friday, March 23 Stations of the Cross will also take place on Good Friday, March 30, at 6:00 p.m. Saturday Morning Holy Mass Our Lenten schedule includes weekly Holy Mass at IHM on Sat-urday mornings at 8:30 a.m. with an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation at 8:00 a.m.
Divine Mercy Chaplet During Lent, the Divine Mercy Chaplet is prayed on Wednesday afternoons at 3 p.m. during Eu-charistic Adoration. Lenten Reconciliation Opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation during Lent: Tue., Thur. and Sat. - 8:00 a.m.
Wed. and Fri. 6:30 a.m.
Tuesday, March 20 - 9:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. East Side Parish Communal Reconciliation Services Sunday, March 18 - 3 p.m. - St. Bernard, Atwood Avenue
Tuesday, March 20 - 7 p.m. - St. Peter, Sherman Ave.
Wednesday, March 21 - 7 p.m. - St. Dennis, Dempsey Road
Thursday, March 22 - 7 p.m., Immaculate Heart of Mary
Holy Week and Easter 2018 Diocese of Madison Chrism Mass Tuesday, March 27, 7:30 p.m. St. Maria Goretti Church, Madison Holy Thursday, March 29 6:00 p.m. Holy Mass of the Lord’s Supper Good Friday, March 30 Service of the Lord’s Passion 2:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross at 6:00 p.m. Easter Vigil Saturday, March 31 8:00 p.m. Easter Sunday April 1, Holy Mass, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Easter Flower Memorials One way to honor deceased loved ones is to donate towards decora-tions for the church this Easter sea-son. Please put your contributions in the envelope marked “Easter Offer-ing” or in a plain envelope labeled the same way. The Easter bulletin will list names of those being re-membered. Suggested donation: $25. Thank you for helping bring the beauty of life into our church.
"May the strength of God pilot us,
may the wisdom of God instruct us, may the hand of God protect us, may the word of
God direct us. Be always ours this day and for ever-
more." St. Patrick
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9 Day Novena to St. Joseph for increased
enrollment at IHM Catholic School Solemnity of St. Joseph,
husband of Mary (March 19)
O St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong,
so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires.
O St. Joseph,
assist me by your powerful intercession and obtain for me all spiritual blessings through,
Jesus Christ, Our Lord; so that, having engaged here below your heav-enly power, I may offer thee my thanksgiving
and homage to the most loving of Fathers
O St. Joseph, I never weary contemplating you and Jesus asleep in your arms. I dare not approach
while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me, and ask Him to return the kiss when I draw my dy-
ing breath.
O St. Joseph, hear my prayers and obtain my petitions.
O St. Joseph,
I pray for increased enrollment at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School.
Amen.
AREA EVENTS
St. Ambrose Academy High School Breakfast & Tour
Come see Catholic, classical high school in action! March 13 from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m., for breakfast and a tour of our classes at 602 Everglade Dr., Madison. St. Ambrose offers students an outstanding college-prep classical curriculum rooted in the truth of our Catholic faith. RSVP to Kim Donohoe at [email protected] or (608) 827-5863. St. Ambrose Academy Spring Musical: Mary Poppins
"Practically Perfect" entertainment for the whole family! Fr. Bart Timmerman, pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas parish, and former pastor of IHM, will be play-ing Admiral Boom in the show! March 23 and 24 at 7:00 p.m., and March 25 at 3:00 p.m. at the Verona High School theater. Tickets are available by phone at 608-827-5863, or email at [email protected] or online at: www.ambroseacademy.org/musical/ Mary’s Noble Heart: An Image for Women Today
Join us on March 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for Schoenstatt’s annual women’s retreat. Retreat in-cludes 3 speakers, personal and communal prayer, confession, lunch, and snacks. Cost is $30 plus a do-nation for the priests. You are welcome to join us for Holy Mass at 8:00 a.m. before the retreat begins. Space is limited to 35 women. Register no later than March 19 by calling (608) 222-7208 or emailing [email protected]. Christ the King, Lenten Rosary Sale Mary's Rosary Assemblers of Christ the King Parish will host a Rosary Sale on March 10/11 and 17/18 after all the Masses.
Purchase beautiful rosaries for yourself or a loved one. New: Rosaries with Cat -Eye Beads, chain pocket rosaries, Irish rosaries, First Commun-ion Rosaries and more!
Rosaries with a Mission Purchase a mission rosary to send to the missions. Make this a family service project, by buying a rosary for $2.00 and signing your or your family name to it.
Sympathy or Get Well cards. With a donation of any amount to Mary’s Rosary As-semblers, send a beautiful card with original art-work, to a family member or friend.
