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

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time January 29, 2017

Three Parishes - One Faith

Eucharist

St. Ann

Sunday: 8:00 am

Holy Rosary

Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm

Sunday: 10:00 am

Wednesday: 9:15 am/Church

SS. Peter & Paul

Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm

Sunday: 9:00 am

Tuesday: 8:00 am/Church

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

Well, now what? Now that the Packers

are out of contention for the Super Bowl,

the snow is almost all gone, (and came

back again as I wrote this) and half of our

US Citizens want to change the election

results, let’s just fast-forward to Spring so

we can all feel a little better. We know

that’s not possible and Spring will be here

soon enough. We can stop staring at the

dried guacamole that has been thrown at

our TV sets these past days and admit that

life is much more than football or politics.

In order to get over feeling powerless or

marginalized, and remember the much bigger

problems our world faces, I would like to

share something I read from a weekly post

called, “Sabbath Moments.”

This week I watched Queen of Katwe.

Queen of Katwe is the true story of Phiona

Mutesi, a junior chess champion from an

exceptionally poor neighborhood in Kampala,

Uganda's capital. We see not only African

poverty, but of the patterns—the scripts—

that reinforce hopelessness and despair. We

see those on the outside, looking in.

One day, she sees a game being

played on a board with strange pieces. Her

curiosity takes her to a local church where

missionary Robert Katende (David Oyelowo)

has set up a chess club. Phiona proves not

only curious, but prodigiously good. [As the

story goes on,] the students (who have

never been outside of their shantytown),

find themselves at a tournament held in a

private school for other elite schools.

In the school before the tournament, Coach

sees their anxiety, and tells them this

story…

The other day in the streets of Kampala,

I saw a skinny hungry dog chasing a cat.

He chased and chased and chased. Finally,

no luck, and the skinny dog collapses from

exhaustion. I asked the skinny dog why he

stopped chasing. He told me, Because, I

was only running for a meal. The cat was

running for its life. The story we carry

inside will determine our resolve.

It is no surprise then that this group of

young boys and girls, out of place and out

of sorts, a bundle of anxiety, wonder if they

even belong. They are sure they do not.

Why? Because their internal script tells

them so.

(Sabbath Moments; by Terry Hershey)

What is your “internal script” telling

you? Is it saying: “We’ve never been on this

road. This surely will end in doom and

gloom.” Then, that will be our target; that

will be our focus, our vision. I choose to

still believe that God has a great plan for

us. In spite of all the divisions we’ve seen

recently, we can do great things when

united as; one Nation, under God, indivisible,

with liberty and justice for ALL.

Jesus, I trust in you! Jesus, I trust

in you! Jesus, I trust in you!

Readings for the Week

Monday Heb 11:32-40/Mk 5:1-20

Tuesday Heb 12:1-4/Mk 5:21-43

Wednesday Heb 12:4-7, 11-15/Mk 6:1-6

Thursday Mal 3:1-4/Lk 2:22-40

Friday Heb 13:1-8/Mk 6:14-29

Saturday Heb 13:15-17, 20-21/Mk 6:30-34

Sunday Is 58:7-10/1 Cor 2:1-5/Mt 5:13-16

Join us next week as our readings’ focus is: “We are called to be salt and light for others.” As we continue in ordinary time, we are challenged to see it as a blessed opportunity to share and witness to others through the daily events of life. We are to be a light for others – illuminating the way, and salt for others – giving flavors to their lives: drawing them closer to God through the witness of our lives.

Deacon’s Diary

by Deacon Pat Knier

Email Bible Study

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

This spring, we will have a six-week study of the proph-ets. Every week, beginning the week of February 20, Joe Zenk will send out the assigned reading along with a number of questions for you to ponder and answer on your own. You won’t have to share them with anyone else as they are for your own spiritual growth. Then, at the end of the six weeks, the group is invited together to discuss their thoughts from the different prophets we will be studying. Don’t want to come to this gathering? You don’t have to. It’s that easy.

Interested? Sign up through Kim, Laura or Sue in our parish offices. Either call or send them an email. Look for your first email assignment the week of February 20.

Bishop Ricken’s Message About Catholic Schools My Dear Fellow Disciples in Catholic Education, Each year I look forward to the annual celebration of Na-tional Catholic Schools Week. From January 29 through February 4, 2017, we will acknowledge the formation of Jesus’ Disciples among our 55 Catholic schools across the Diocese of Green Bay. It is a time to celebrate our Catholic schools and all the supporters who contribute to this im-portant ministry of the Church. The national theme, Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge, and Service, summarizes the daily edu-cational context of our students’ lives as they learn about their faith while practicing a virtuous life and learn the skills for the 21st century. In partnership with our fami-lies, school and parish leadership, faculty, staff, volun-teers, and benefactors, our Catholic educational institu-tions encompass schools of discipleship formation devel-oping future leaders and moral citizens. As I travel these schools to celebrate the Holy Mass with each student body, I witness the core element of our Catholic schools: prayer and the development of a personal relationship with Jesus. This is the exceptionality of Catholic Educa-tion. Catholic schools of discipleship do not happen without investment. Parishes provide prayerful support and gen-erous contributions to provide the resources. Benefactors and alumni accept Catholic education as a primary mis-sion of the Church and provide generous sustenance. School leadership and faculty and staff ensure their own continual development of discipleship through annual adult catechesis and academic professional development. Parents share the responsibility to seamlessly infuse the faith life of their children into the daily fabric of home life. I am grateful to all who invest in Catholic schools as their efforts and support are a vital contribution to the future of the Church and our great nation. Please join me in praying for the gift of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Green Bay as we “Celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2017” with our 9,200 students, school and parish leaders, faculty and staff ! May God bless you for your continued sacrifices to ensure that our Catholic youth and their families build a lasting relationship with Jesus, as I remain Sincerely yours in Christ, The Most Reverend David L. Ricken, DD, JCL Bishop of Green Bay

St. Blaise Blessing of Throats The Feast of St. Blaise is on February 3. To honor this feast, all three of our linked parishes will have a blessing of the throats on February 3 & 4 at the end of Mass. Anyone who wishes is invited to come forward at that time.

INVITATION TO VISIT Anyone interested in learning more about Divine Savior Catholic School, wishing to meet with staff, or having a tour of the school is encouraged to contact the school office at 894-3533. Registrations are being accepted be-ginning this week for the 2017-2018 school year. Divine Savior is now part of the Wisconsin Parental Choice Pro-gram and tuition vouchers are available for qualifying families. Please contact us for more information regard-ing this FREE tuition option now available to area families.

Divine Savior Mass Mass with the Divine Savior students this week will be Wed., Feb. 1, at 10:30 at Ss. Peter & Paul. This change is for this week only due to Catholic Schools Week. All are welcome.

Deacons Deli Join us on February 9th, 6:30 at Hilde's Deli in Chilton. The tragedy and scourge of Human Trafficking in our area will be brought to life by Sister Celine Goessel. She has been

researching that subject and given over fifty lectures on that topic. This is not a Third-World problem, it's here in Wisconsin too.

“Plan for the Future” A Lunch & Learn Opportunity

No one ever plans to be sick or disabled. Getting your affairs in order can make all the difference in an emergency. Joann Dewhurst, ADRC Supervisor, will have a simple packet for each participant to take home to record personal information that will help family members locate all their important documents in case of an emergency. Do you have questions about what those documents might be? Are you over-whelmed as to what you need to do? Come be a part of this important conversation. Find out what you can use to assist your family members when/if they need to help you!

When: Tuesday, Feb. 7, Lunch & Presentation: 11:30 at the Chilton City Hall, 42 School St. When: Wednesday, Feb. 15, Lunch & Presentation: 11:30 at the New Holstein Senior Center. 1819 Park St.

To order lunch, call the ADRC at 849-1451 no later than noon the day before the presentation you wish to attend. A donation of $3.75 is appreciated to help cover our cost.

Free Ski Bus to Michigan Ride the bus to Pine Mountain Mtn. Ski Area on Friday, Feb. 17 FREE compliments of the Hilbert Knights of Columbus and Christian Mothers. Buy your group lift ticket - $5, Rental - $6, Lesson - $8. Go to http://www.stjohnsacredheart.org/community-events.cfm for full details or call Bob Schessler at 920.766.9424.

Right to Life "America, your very future as a nation depends on your will-ingness to protect the Right to Life of the most of the most defenseless in your society." ~Pope John Paul II

St. Ann

Donna Schmitz 894-7153

Valeria Kempf 894-2370

Holy Rosary

Rita Greuel 898-5213

Helen Reinl 898-4867

SS. Peter & Paul

Fran Pitz 894-3017

Agnes Arndt 894-2952

Christian

Prayer

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Tax Year Ending

Contribution statements were issued to all that gave to SS. Peter & Paul parish including the Capital Campaign. In an effort to save on postage, the statements, which include campaign donations for the year, can be picked up in the rectory office during office hours (8 am to 4 pm). Thank you to everyone who supports SS. Peter & Paul Parish with your donations throughout the year.

No Tuesday Mass

There will be no Mass on Tuesday morning, Jan. 31. Instead, there will be a Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion at 8:00 in the chapel that morning. The weekly Divine Savior Mass will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 10:30 in church.

Keep in Prayer

Please keep Ruth Duffrin and her family in your prayers. Ruth passed away recently down in Arizona. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her.

We also offer our sympathy and prayers to the family of Cal Pritzl whose funeral Mass was celebrated here on Thursday. Please keep him and his family in your prayers. May he rest in peace.

Stewardship

Just wanted to give you a quick update that stewardship is right on budget through December. Thank you to all who give weekly, yearly and everything in between! Your support is greatly appreciated!

Pictorial Directories

If you haven’t stopped down in Voland Hall to pick up your directory, please do so. Look for your name on a label on the back of the directory.

Pantry Collection

January’s collection items are hot & cold cereal and jelly & jam. In February it is canned tuna & tuna boxed dinners. Please help stock the shelves at the Rays of Hope food pantry.

Perch Dinner

Check out the sign-up sheets in the back of church for donations of food, raffle baskets and volunteer time for wait staff, servers, kitchen helpers, bussing tables, etc. Any donation of food or time you can give is appreciated.

Over 35 Men’s Basketball Tournament

The 2017 tournament will be held in the Trinity Lutheran School Gym on March 5—11. We’d like to get a team together so if you are ‘around’ the age of 35 and up (we can have two players who are within the ages of 30-34) and interested in playing, please contact the office. We are looking for someone to be a captain. You can’t play without a captain. . .

Student Offering Envelopes

Student offering envelopes were passed out in their faith formation classes & Divine Savior classrooms last week. If your child does not receive envelopes and would like them, please contact the rectory office.

Your Stewardship Sharing

Week ending January 22, 2017

Stewardship Envelopes $ 3,622.00

Loose Offertory $ 368.00

Student Envelopes $ 22.46

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS!

SS. PETER & PAUL, KIEL

SS. Peter & Paul Liturgical Roles

Feb 4—4 pm Feb 5—9 am

GREETERS C– Paula Mahloch

E–Mary Jo Meyer

C–Bonnie/Dan Rejman

W-Jeanne Heberlein

PROCLAIMER Diane Gierke Heather Heberlein

EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS

Michelle May Mary Owsley

Gary Vondrachek Shirley Arndt

Lynne Becker*

Connie Schad Leslie Schuette Jeff Schuette Dan Rejman

Sue Thorson*

SERVERS Brandon Stephany

Taylor Schultz Jake Kraus

Christopher Muhs MINISTERS OF

HOSPITALITY

Helen Brost* Mandy Brost

Jim Vogel* Dennie Woelfel

Calendar of Events +Mass Intentions

Jan 30 – Feb 5

Mon Liturgy of the Word/Communion 6:25 am/Chapel

Tues Liturgy of the Word/Communion 8:00 am/Chapel

Wed Mass 10:30 am/Church +Arthur Stahl & Family

Faith Formation Classes

Thurs Liturgy of the Word/Communion 8:00 am/Chapel

Liturgy @ Willowdale 10:00 am

Scrip Sales 2—4 pm/Rectory

Fri First Friday—Visit with shut ins

Reconciliation 7:15 am

Mass/Chapel 8:00 am +Jerry Faust

Liturgy @ The Atrium 1:30 pm

Sat Reconciliation 3:15 pm

Mass @ 4:00 pm + Gilbert Faust

Scrip Sales after Mass

Sun Mass @ 9:00 am + Jerry & Lorraine Konen and Dennis Zorn

Scrip Sales after Mass

Spring Raffle

Those who have prizes or donations for the spring raffle should contact Larry or Valeria Kempf at 894-2370. Tickets will be printed at the end of January.

Poinsettia Memory Tree

Thank you to everyone who purchased a poinsettia plant in memory of a loved one for the Memory Tree. The remaining plants are in the gathering room for anyone who wishes to take some home.

Rosary & Liturgy of the Word

During the winter months, the Rosary and Liturgy of the Word with communion will be celebrated in the parish center on Wednesday mornings at 8:00 am. Holy Hour will continue to be held in the church on the first Wednesday of the month at 8:00 am.

Mission Quilting

Quilting will begin on Tuesday, January 10 and will continue every Tuesday and Thursday forenoon starting at 8:30 am. All are welcome to come and help. Bring your scissors. The quilts go to the Salvatorian Missions. Quilting takes place at the home of Ken & Lydia Turba, 894-3858.

Subsidy Collection and Matching Tuition Funds

The annual Catholic Financial Life sponsored matching funds collection for Catholic Elementary Schools will be next Sunday, January 29. Catholic Financial Life will match the funds up to $1000. Funds collected on the 29th will go toward the parish subsidy for Divine Savior Catholic School.

The matching funds from Catholic Financial Life will be prorated among parents of students attending any Catholic Elementary School who belong to St Ann Parish. Students who are in grade Kindergarten through Grade 8 are eligible for tuition assistance from the Match Fund through Catholic Financial Life Chapter 223 St. Ann. Any matching fund not used for St. Ann will be given to Divine Savior for general tuition assistance. Envelopes will be available or you may contribute to the second collection that day.

Help Wanted

We are in need of someone with expertise in video-taping and editing videos to help with a project for Holy Week. If you would like to share your time and talent, please contact Lynette at the Parish Office.

Resisting Happiness

If you did not receive a copy of “Resisting Happiness” on Christmas, please pick one up from the gathering room or Parish Center Porch.

ST. ANN, ST. ANNA

Your Stewardship Sharing January 22, 2017

Church Support Envelopes: $ 1,030.00

Loose Offering: $ 141.00

Weekly Stewardship needed to meet budget: $950.00

Thank you for your support!

St. Ann Liturgical Roles

Sunday, Feb 5@ 8:00 am Mass

GREETERS Nick and Wendy Thielmann

LECTOR Lynette Mierzejewski

EUCHARIST Luana Hoefler & Cheri Schmitz

SERVERS Johnathon & Oliver DeBruin

USHERS Norb Engel & Larry Kempf

GIFT BEARERS Kraus Family

Calendar of Events +Mass Intentions

Sunday – January 29

Mass – 8:00 am + Living and Deceased Members of Halfmann/Winkel Families

Annual Divine Savior School Matching Funds Collection

Tuesday – January 31

Mission Quilting 8:30 am

Wednesday – February 1

Holy Hour – 8 am

Faith Formation – 6:00 pm

Thursday – February 2

Mission Quilting 8:30 am

Sunday – February 5

Mass – 8:00 am + Wally and Ruth Kraus

Sharing Sunday

Bishop’s Appeal Kickoff Weekend

The Stoelting House 3rd Street, Kiel Thursday, February 2, 2017 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Optimist Park Chalet

2200 Mason St, New Holstein Saturday, February 4, 2017 9:30 - 11:00 am

Have you been hurt by the Catholic Church? Do you know someone who has?

Tell your story to pastoral leader, Joe Zenk, during a time of sharing .

No judgment or debate. . .

just a time to listen and share.

Open sharing;

no appointment necessary.

BOOK CLUB The next Book Club Gathering is February 8 at 6:30 pm in the church library. February’s book is The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa. All are welcome to join them. Books are available at the Public Library.

PICTORIAL DIRECTORY The Pictorial Directories are here and you can pick yours up at the parish office.

MISSION QUILTING The Mission Quilters are working Wednesday mornings at Julie Ruffing’s home, W1399 Fur Farm Rd. Anyone interested in tying quilts is welcome to come.

Questions, please call Julie at 898-5966. SPRING INTO CASH RAFFLE TICKETS

Spring Into Cash raffle tickets are available in the main wing of church this weekend for you to pick up. Please support our fundraiser by picking up your tickets and selling a few. Extra tickets are also available.

SCRIP Have you started with your Valentine shopping? Bath and Body comes in handy gift cards along

with Barnes and Noble for the relaxing bubble bath with a favorite book. There are lots of different smaller gift cards for those teenagers on the list: Kwik Trip, Kohl’s, Taco Bell, Subway and Fleet Farm have handy $10 cards. Anyone would love the gift of mu-sic—iTunes comes in $15 and $25 cards. Check out the box in the main wing after Mass or call Christy Schmitz (898-9172) or Tena Hartwig (898-5030) dur-ing the week. Leave your name and number on the machine and your call will be returned promptly. BMO Harris also carries many cards and certificates at the bank during banking hours.

CHANGES IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD?

Change of address, dropped the land line number, marital status—these are the things we need to keep our records accurate. Please help by notifying us of any changes. Please contact your parish’s rectory office with any updates.

HOLY ROSARY, NEW HOLSTEIN CALENDAR OF EVENTS + MASS INTENTIONS

Monday – January 30 Liturgy of the Word w/Holy Comm 8:30 am/Church Choir Practice 6:15 pm/Church Tuesday – January 31 Wednesday – February 1 9:15 am Mass +Marilyn Tikalsky Mission Quilting at Julie Ruffing’s Home Faith Formation Classes 6:15 pm/School High School 6:30 pm at Kiel Thursday – February 2 Marian Devotions 1:00 pm/Church Friday – February 3 Saturday – February 4 4:00 pm Mass +Steve Olig Knights of Columbus District Free Throw Competition Bishop’s Appeal Kick Off Weekend St Blaise Blessing Sunday – February 5

10:00 am Mass +Isidore & Armella Steiner and Family Bishop’s Appeal Kick Off Weekend St Blaise Blessing MQP Rm-Mary, Queen of Peace Room (School Meeting Room) SVDP Rm-St Vincent de Paul Room

Your Stewardship Sharing

For Week Ending January 22, 2017:

Church Support Envelopes: $ 4,452.00

Loose Offertory: $ 355.58

Student Envelopes: $ 23.25

Building Grounds Envelopes: $ 638.30

Adult Envelopes Needed Weekly to Meet Budget: $4,423.08

Received this Month: $13,586.00

Monthly Budget: $19,166.67

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS!

Holy Rosary Liturgical Ministers

February 4 - 4:00 PM February 5 - 10:00

AM

SERVERS Jessica Williams

Mitchell Klotz

Kylie Meister

Shaelynn Feuerstein

-N

USHERS -M

-S

Rich Greuel

+Bill Atkinson

Mike Kutz

Dave Burg

+Kevin Sippel

Erica Nelson

-N

GREETERS -M -S

Rich Greuel

Pat Buechel

Matthew/Katherine

Kapellen

Maureen/Jared

Meister

Linda Escher

Erica Nelson

BODY Mike Steffen Diane Klotz

PRECIOUS

BLOOD

Martha Whorrall

Carol Jacobson

Paul Kapellen

Audry Heus

Sue Philippi

Ann Koenigs

PROCLAIMER Dolores Pethan Randy Jaeckels

CANTOR Meg Feider Choir

ORGANIST Ann Arbuckle Vic Guckeisen

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

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

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

Fr. Ron Smith OFM, Cap. Priest Celebrant

Laura Winkel Parish Business Manager & Rel. Ed Coordinator

Colleen Schnell 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

& 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. Alvan Amadi Priest Celebrant Kim Driscoll Parish Office Manager

Danielle Ehlenbeck Rel. Ed. Coordinator

Lynne Becker Liturgy & Music Coordinator

Liz Muhs Trustee Secretary

Michael Herzog 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

Vanessa Frederick Administrative Assistant

Office 423 Fremont St, Kiel

COMMUNITY

"To change the world, we must be good to those who cannot repay us." ~ Pope Francis

Help Us, Help Others! Donate. Shop. Volunteer. 1234 Teckla Place 894.7834

All You Can Eat Chili Supper

St. Josephs, Kellnersville

Sunday, January 29 from 11 am to 2 pm

$5.00 for adults, $2.00 for children 6-12, 5 & under free.

Featuring Sister Gerri’s Chili. Includes drink and dessert!

16th Annual Perch Fry

The Annual Holy Trinity Parish Perch Fry is Friday, February 17 at 11928 Marken Road in School Hill. Serving from 3:30-7:30. Carry outs available from 11:00am-1:00pm and 3:30pm-7:30pm by calling 773-2380. Grilled cheese plates also available. Home-

made tortes, raffles, silent auction, and the HT Lounge.

Woman’s Day

Zion Lutheran’s Women in Mission will be sponsoring a Woman’s Day on Saturday, March 18, 2017. “The Joy of I'M Perfect” is the topic for the day. Back by popular demand, the speaker for the day will be Jean Kolb of Kohler, a wellness advocate, life coach and inspirational speaker who worked in the corporate world for 35 years. Cost for the day is $15 – which includes breakfast & lunch. To register, send a check for $15 made payable to Zion Women in Mission, Woman’s Day Registration, 1702 Van Buren St., New Holstein, WI 53061. For more information, please call Kay Nett at 920-464-0516. Registration deadline is Friday, March 10, 2017. Invite your friends and relatives

and enjoy the day together!

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