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Let us attend to what is good, pleasing, and acceptable in the sight of God who formed us...and let those who have
love in Jesus Christ keep the commandments of Christ.
(Pope St. Clement I, “Letter to the Corinthians”)
SAINT CLEMENT CATHOLIC PARISH135 South Washington Street – Lancaster, Wisconsin 53813
Founded in 1859
For Parish Membership, Baptisms, Weddings, Communion Calls or any other pastoral need, contact the respective parish office.
Bulletin Announcements: Deadline is Monday at noon to the St. Clement Parish Office or to [email protected]
Fr. William Vernon, Pastor 723-4990Bill Manthe, Parish Associate 723-4990Katie Crosby, Parish Secretary 723-4990
Website: www.saintclementparish.com
Josh Jensen, Principal 723-7474Nick Crosby, CRE 7-12 723-4990Rebecca Dean & Melissa Martin, CREs K-6
Email: [email protected] (Katie)
Diocese of Madison, Bishop Donald J. Hying
EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 4, 2019
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
July 27 & 28Church Support Envelopes � � � � � $4,192�00Offertory Cash� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �$488�00Children’s Offertory� � � � � � � � � � � � � �$50�00Weekly Electronic Giving � � � � � � $1,008�00Total � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �$5,738�00
Budgeted Offertory for July� � � � $31,320�00Offertory Received in July � � � � � $29,868�00Budgeted Amount Not Met � � � � � � � $1,452�00
Monthly Offertory ComparisonJuly 2019 (4 weekends) � � � � � � � � � $29,868�00July 2018 (5 weekends) � � � � � � � � � $35,602�00
RECONCILIATIONBefore Daily & Sunday Masses
Saturday at 4:00 PMFace-to-face reconciliation by appointment only�
Weekly Mass Schedule
Tuesday, August 6� � � � � � � � � � � 8:15 AM (The Transfiguration of the Lord)
† Karl & Caroline Kuenster; Karolyn Huinker
Wednesday, August 7 � � � � � � � � 8:15 AM (Saint Sixtus II, Pope, and Companions, Martyrs;
Saint Cajetan, Priest)
† Diane Heinrichs
Thursday, August 8� � � � � � � � � � 8:15 AM (Saint Dominic, Priest)
† Bernice Muench
Friday, August 9 � � � � � � � � � � � � 8:15 AM(Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Virgin and Martyr)
† Deceased Members of Earl & Flo Ehrlich Family
Saturday, August 10 � � � � � � � � � 8:15 AM (Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr)
Carl and Linda Ihm 5:00 PM
† Lloyd Frank
Sunday, August 11 � � � � � � � � � � � 7:30 AM Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
† James Giesen 9:30 AM
People of Our Parish
From Our Pastor:Jesus tells us in the Gospel this Sunday: “Take care to guard against all greed, for
though one may be rich, one’s life does not consist of possessions” (Luke 12:13-21)� Jesus doesn’t want us to get sidetracked by material things – rather, He keeps us focused on the Kingdom – as He later told Pontius Pilate, “My Kingdom is not of this world�” Jesus Christ reminds us what He came to do, and how He would do it� Jesus came not to take over the world, but to imbue it with His Spirit, in the mystery of the Holy Trinity, to redeem the world from within by His grace� And He did so by His Passion, Death and Resurrection and His Ascension into Heaven� This was His mission, to bring us Home to Heaven� And it remains His mission through His Church, Word, Sacraments and prayer� Jesus gives us the example of what it means to stay mission-focused� He refused to be sidetracked� The more closely we follow His example, the more joyful, fulfilling and fruitful we will be� This requires that we stay focused on God’s eternal Kingdom and become rich in what matters to God, as Jesus says this Sunday� We become rich in what matters to God when we stay focused on Christ, His Church, Word, Sacraments, daily prayer, striving by His grace to live the virtues of faith, hope and love, in goodness and holiness, and not letting ourselves get so distracted by material things that we lose our focus on God� We certainly can have material things, enjoy them and use them for the good, but not let them control us, our emotions and feelings�
Christ has given each of us a share in His mission because He knows it will give us the meaning and fulfillment for which we long� When we have a clearer idea of our mission, we will better be able to fulfill it, to keep growing spiritually in communion with Jesus�
If asked to describe our Christian mission in one sentence, one solid answer comes from the Gospels and the writings of the saints through the centuries: A Christian’s mission in life is to know, love, serve and follow Jesus Christ more closely every day, and to help as many people as possible do the same� This is a clear, substantial description of our mission – one that we can take with us every day: I am here to know, love, serve and follow Jesus Christ, and help others do the same� Each day, then, may we offer God the day, asking for the grace to live our mission for Him� Each evening, may we thank Him for the day and think about how we carried out our mission, and how we can carry it out better tomorrow with His grace� When we do, Jesus will help us become more and more like Him, His evangelists, bearers of the Gospel, truly mission-focused Christians� And when that happens, His love, peace and joy will permeate our lives�
With peace and prayers in Christ,Fr. WilliamOFFICE HOURS:
Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 9 am to 5 pm
Thursdays & Fridays: 9 am to 2 pm
DAY AT THE DELLS!Apostolate for Persons with Disabilities • Friday, August 23, 10:30 AM
To register, or to get more information, contact the Apostolate for Persons with Disabilities by calling: 608-821-3050; email: apd@madisondiocese�org; their website: www�apdmadisondiocese�com; or you can pick up a registration form on the bulletin board by the parish office�
SUMMER ADULT EDUCATION: THE PROPHETSOur Summer Bible study of “The Prophets” continues this week on Wednesday, August
7� We will look at “Daniel: Faithful to the End,” where we will focus on chapters 1-7, 9 and 12 of the Book of the Prophet Daniel� We meet at 9:00 AM in the parish meeting room, with our sessions finishing by 10:30� Even if you have not been able to attend previous sessions, know you are welcome to attend� If you have any questions, please contact Bill Manthe at the parish office�
PLEASE NOTE!The Alli Stader Shoe drive will end on August 15th� Please turn in your shoes NOW!
THIS WEEK AT ST. CLEMENTWednesday, August 7� � � � � � � � � �9:30 am, Mass at Orchard Manor � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 10:30 am, Mass at Lancaster Care Center � � 6 – 6:45 pm, Pray to End Abortion, Our Lady of Fatima Chapel
LITURGICAL SCHEDULE: AUGUST 10 & 11
5:00 PM Lectors: Rick Benson & Peg Jonas5:00 PM Servers: Austin Reuter, Logan Harding & Alyvia Bahl7:30 AM Lector: Lenny & Carol Bass7:30 AM Servers: Sam & Grace Schaffer9:30 AM Lectors: Sheri Ihm & Linda Ihm9:30 AM Servers: Jeremiah, Michael & Trinity Ihm
SUMMER SCRIP IS HERE!!!Summer is here and we would like to invite everyone to start
making SCRIP a part of their weekly routines� Simply stop by the SCRIP Table after each of the weekend Masses or visit the school and church offices throughout the week during summer office hours� SCRIP is also available at Walker’s Clothing and Shoes and The Hair Shack during their normal business hours� We have SCRIP available for a majority of businesses in which you shop, it doesn’t cost you anything more than you are already spending, and it greatly benefits our wonderful parish, school and families, so give it a shot… Thank you and God bless you!!!
SAINT CLEMENT SCHOOL
Attention Servers: Your new schedules are available in the sacristy�
Lectors and Servers: We need volunteers for the Masses of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on August 15� Mass times are 8:15 a�m� and 7 p�m� Contact
Bill Manthe at the parish office to volunteer�
FAMILY PROMISE: OUR HOST WEEK IS NEAR!Our next host week to assist families with children experiencing
homelessness is August 11-18, just one week away� The Volunteer Sign-Up forms are at the entrance of the church� We have a number of volunteer openings that need to be filled, so please sign up today so that we are ready to host on August 11� Presently there is one family in the program, but that can change by the time we host� As in the past, we will be making phone call reminders to those who have volunteered� We will also be calling people to bring in needed food and beverage items for meals and breakfast� Volunteering during our host week is an important corporal work of mercy as we give food to the hungry and shelter the homeless� If you have not volunteered in the past, we encourage you sign up and help carry out Jesus’ mandate to care for others, especially the needy� As Jesus said in Matthew 25, whatever we have done for the least of His brothers or sisters, we have done it for Him� For more information, contact Bill Manthe at the parish office�
JIM HOEHL OUTREACH CENTERThe Jim Hoehl Outreach Center is located in the old WE Energies
building across the street from the Lancaster Fire Department� This building has become the new home of the LAC Food Pantry, as well as the LIFE Program and the Grant County Holiday Project, both of which became displaced because of the construction of the new county jail and Social Services building near Orchard Manor� The LAC Food Pantry began serving clients out of its new location on Monday, July 1, and the LIFE Program has been doing so since April� The Holiday Project has been consistently moving their items in for distribution in December�
Many people and businesses in the community and from our parish and other churches have been instrumental in the renovation of the building over the past months� The LAC and the Holiday Project want to thank everyone for all the work they have done to transform the building into a very user-friendly space for both clients and volunteers� There will be an Open House on Sunday, August 18 from 1-3 PM, so mark your calendars! There will be a short presentation at 1:00, followed by tours of the new building�
PRIESTS FOR OUR FUTURE: THE CHURCH IS ALIVE! CAMPAIGN UPDATE
Thanks to your continued generosity and diligence, our parish received a rebate from the over-goal portion of our St� Clement Parish campaign quarter ending June 30, 2019, in the amount of $4,042�50� The cumulative rebate our St� Clement Parish has received through 6/30/2019 is $23,833�15� Please continue to fulfill your outstanding pledges� Rebates are calculated and paid quarterly based on new donations collected� Currently, we are at Parish/Campaign 50/50 share of the amount collected over our goal amount� Thank you for your continued prayers for and generosity and support of priestly vocations�
VOLUNTEER AT BADGER CAMP!Parish members, please come and join the Knights of Columbus
in cheering on the campers and award the ribbons for their efforts for the Badger Camp Olympics on Wednesday, August 14� This is a great time for all ages! The plan is to meet in St� Clement parking lot at 5:20 PM and carpool to the Camp, returning to St� Clement by 8:30 PM�
CATHOLIC HERALD SUBSCRIPTION DUE NOWSt� Clement Parish office is now accepting the annual subscription
for the official Diocese newspaper Catholic Herald� If you receive the newspaper, please submit the annual due, $22�80, payable to ‘St� Clement Parish’� Envelope-holders will find an envelope in their packet or you may put your payment in a plain envelope marked “Catholic Herald” with your name for proper credit� Our parish has to absorb the cost of all subscriptions that are not paid� If you no longer wish to receive or would like to begin receiving the newspaper, please contact the parish office at 723-4990 and we will be happy to assist you� Thank you�
RELIGIOUS ED GRADES 7 THROUGH 9 REGISTRATION
Registration for RE grades 7 through 9 will be held on Monday, August 12, from 6 pm to 7:30 pm, in the dining hall� Please enter through the Cherry St� entrance�
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