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ST. RAPHAEL T H E A R C H A N G E L
830 S. Westhaven Drive · Oshkosh, WI 54904 · www.raphael.org
JUNE 23, 2013
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Rev. Doug LeCaptain ........................ Pastor
Rev. Luke Ferris ............... Associate Pastor
Betty Schwandt ............. Pastoral Associate
MASS SCHEDULE
WEEKEND Saturday .............................................. 5:00 pm
Sunday ............ 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am
Reconciliation
Saturday .............................................. 4:00 pm
WEEKDAY
Mondays, Tuesdays Wednesdays…...8:00 am
at Franciscan Courts Thursdays & Fridays .......................... 7:15 am
at St. Raphael Church
PARISH TELEPHONES Church Office .................................. 233-8044
Fax..................................................... 233-2360
Office Hours ..............8:00 am - 4:30 pm
(Monday - Friday) Lourdes Academy ....................... 426-3626
This Weekend
Fr. Luke’s Farewell Reception after all Masses
Join us after Mass for Punch and cookies and bid
farewell to Fr. Luke.
Welcome, Betty Schwandt,
our new Pastoral Associate.
920-233-8044 [email protected]
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IN OUR PARISH
I write this farewell with fond memories and a bit of a heavy heart. The heartache is from having to leave so many good people who have shared with me some wonderful life moments. Every Mass that I have said here has brought joy to me.
Seeing your faces, hands and hearts open to receive our Lord’s Word and His Life in the Eucharist is something for which I pray I will never grow tired.
I recall the applause from many of you in the Cathedral when Bishop Ricken read my
assignment to St. Raphael the Archangel Parish. I rejoice in the love I felt when so many of you lined up with welcoming greetings for me in Good Samaritan Hall after my first Masses. I tear up as I re-experience the many Communions that resound in my ears. The wonderful voices of musicians and a parish that really sings, are intermingled with the beautiful “Amen” responses to the Body of Christ.
At the same time, the life of Christ who we choose to follow and imitate, is a reminder that our
lives are a journey toward God, and we all pray to be reunited one day. I love a quote from Richard Bach who writes, “Meeting again after moments or lifetimes is certain for those who are friends.” May we meet again and again in the Eucharist where we truly live Communion with each other and with our Lord, until that day when that Communion is forever.
Gratefully yours always for all you have given and shared with me, Fr. Luke
PARISH STAFF Administrative Assistant ......................................................... Jill Eaton Coordinator of Social Communications ......................Sara Erickson Coordinator of Music and Liturgy ................................. Karen Dean Coordinator of Stewardship ..................................... Sr. Sylvia Egan Executive Secretary .................................................. Deb Ransbottom Facilities Management .................................................Mike Sheridan High School Youth Ministry .......................................... Tanya Heilke Financial Department ............. Anne Glowcheski, Mark Lindekugel Religious Education Dep. ....................................................... Kelly Vidmar Religious Education Secretary .............................................. Ann Olig
PARISH LEADERSHIP Deacons - Greg Grey, John Ingala
Pastoral Associate - Sr. Margrit Immoos
Spiritual Director - Sr. Anne Marie Lom
Trustees - Josh Adrians, Mike Boettcher
Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity From June 16 to June 28 Sister Anne Marie (and Sister Pam) will be involved in their Community Chapter. For the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, Manitowoc, this happens every six years. Delegates are elected to enact proposals which assist the sisters in living their religious life. It is a great time of renewal and recommitment to live the vowed life. New leadership is also elected. There is a Community Director and four council members in leadership. The bishop is present for the election of the Community Director on June 24. After that commences, he leaves and the four councilors are elected. Then any unfinished business is completed.
If you want to follow our community happenings, you may “like” our Facebook page (Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity). We have over 1,300 followers so you can be added if you don’t already follow us. You can also visit our web page: http://franciscanizedworld.fscc-calledtobe.org/category/franciscanized-world/
Please keep our community in your prayers as we pray and set a vision for our next six years.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Sunday, June 23
Fr. Luke Farewell Reception after Masses
Monday, June 24
8:30 am RU Support
6:00 pm K of C Planning Meeting
Tuesday, June 25
10:00 am High School Class–Justice
Wednesday, June 26 10:00 am High School Class-Justice 6:30 pm VBS Meeting
Thursday, June 27
7:15 am Mass
10:00 am High School Class-Justice
Friday, June 28
7:15 am Mass
Saturday, June 29
8:00 am Fr. Carr’s Meal Prep
Sunday, June 30
Stewardship of Sharing
Week ending 06/16/2013
Budgeted Expenses: $ 26,230
Offertory Collections:
Envelopes $12,833
Loose Collection $ 1,721
EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) $ 1,505
Other Revenue $ 2,067
Total $18,125
Deficit $ (8,105)
Lourdes Academy Elementary – Cabrini site is seeking a
Custodian/Maintenance Coordinator
Some duties include but are not limited to: proficient with computer skills as related to job requirements. Good organizational skills. Must present a professional image. Must be able to maintain confidential information. Physical abilities of constant standing, walking, sitting, handling/fingering, reaching, pushing/pulling and lifting/carrying. Frequent physical abilities of squatting and kneeling. Occasional abilities of climbing and crawling. Other physical abilities of seeing and hearing along with the ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment.
This is a full-time, year round position.
Applicant should be reliable, friendly, and have the ability to multitask in a fast paced environment. Must have a high school diploma or general education degree.
Apply to:
Got Change??? Changed from a land line phone to a cell? Changed your email provider and/or address? While change can be good it’s important to remember to NOTIFY THE PARISH OFFICE OF THE CHANGE so that we can update our records. Cal l us at (920)233-8044 or emai l [email protected] so that we can change our records when you change yours.
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
Do you find yourself throwing away most of your monthly envelopes because you contribute once a month? Do you find yourself sending in one check with numerous envelopes for the month? Do you find yourself forgetting your envelope at home and putting a donation in without it? Or have you ever found yourself out of town and you forgot to make a contribution to St. Raphael? Well, maybe you should consider enrolling in our Electronic Fund Transfer program. It’s very easy to do! You can have your contributions withdrawn from your checking account weekly, semi-monthly or monthly. Please call the parish office at 233-8044 if you have any questions and they will be happy to assist you.
Congratulations to Chuck & Shirley Lemieux
who are celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary.
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High School Youth Ministry Calendar-Summer 2013
June 25-27 High School Summer Course: “Justice” 10:00 am to Noon. Pre-registration required.
Peer Ministry Group-supporting teens in daily life– Meets Sunday’s after the 11:00 am Mass
Leadership training for 11 and 12 grade begins Tuesday, July 9 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm
Divorce Support Group for Teens begins Wednesday, July 17 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm
2013-2014 Faith Formation
If you’ve never considered volunteering as a catechist, now is the time to consider doing so. All lesson plans are provided along with training sessions. You will be required to undergo a background check and attend a Virtus (safe environment) training session. If you have students in the program and volunteer as a catechist, you will receive a 50% discount on your tuition.
The Fall Calendar will be available in the Gathering Space and online by the end of June. All Class sessions begin the week of September 23.
Confirmation information will be available mid-July or early August. Parent/Candidate Meetings are scheduled for September 17 or 18 at 7pm. (You need only attend one or the other.)
If you have any questions, call the parish office at 233-8044. For questions regarding High School sessions, please contact Tanya at [email protected]
For Preschool-Grade 8, contact Ann Olig at [email protected]
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!
15 youth from St. Raphael participate in a SHINE catholic camp. Fifteen of our youth spent the week of June 17-21 on SHINE catholic work camp in Chicago. We gathered with over 100 youth from Wisconsin and Minnesota. S.H.I.N.E. Catholic Work Camp is a Catholic-based Service Retreat based in Tomball TX. SHINE stands for "Servin’ Him In the Needy and the Elderly." There were daily youth liturgies, Adoration, praise and worship time, and an evening of confessions. We also shared in team building activities, nightly skits, and some social time. Our various groups spent time refurbishing homes by doing such things as painting, housecleaning, landscaping, and yard work. We spent a lot of time at "Our Lady of Victory" grade school. There we painted, moved furniture, cleaned, and lots more painting. The goal of the service project is for the participants to build up hope in the community, connect this service to our faith in Jesus Christ, and to search for ways they can go back and serve in their own communities. We learned how to tape, paint and clean. We experienced a deepening in our faith as we gathered in prayer and confessions. We enjoyed getting to know youth from Minnesota and other Wisconsin parishes.
WORKING WITH THE SCRIPTURES –
The conversation around the lunchroom table that day revolved around the people who had come in looking for
work. Among them there had been a young man with tattoos covering his arms and peeking out from the collar
of his T-shirt, a young woman with rings in her nose and eyebrows as well as her ears, a girl with blue hair, a
girl whose hair was covered with a veil in the style of Islam, two young men who came in holding hands, and a
middle-aged veteran who had a prosthetic hand in place of the one he had lost in war.
Many people would have had no problem deciding who to invite back for a second interview and who to send
away, but the people at the table knew better than to judge based on first impressions. “Who do you say that I
am?” The people coming through their doors could just as easily have been asking the same question, because
the people in this most unlikely group had one thing in common. They were all volunteering to serve people in
need. The kid with the tattoos was a cook. The Muslim woman was a nurse. The girl with blue hair was a fire-
fighter and the veteran was a carpenter. Some had been rejected by family and friends who found it difficult to
look beyond first impressions. Others were having trouble finding work because employers were afraid to hire
them. Unfortunately, judging people based solely on what they look like can make it difficult to appreciate the
beauty that lies beneath.
“[N]either Jew nor Greek…slave nor free…male and female….” Thankfully, the people at that cafeteria table
cared more for who the young people were on the inside than for what they looked like on the outside. We may
wonder why the crowds that followed Jesus had no idea who He really was but if the Son of Man came to us
today with tattoos and blue hair and asked the same question, would we recognize Him? Or would we, too,
reject Him? What does it mean to be “…all one in Christ Jesus?”
Vinal Van Benthem
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Growing Future Church Leaders
Have you ever wondered how deacons,
parish directors, directors of religious
education, and religious education teachers learn about our Church and develop their ministry
leadership? Many of these leaders have grown in their faith with help from Tony Pichler, Lay Ministry Formation
Director.
Tony works with current and future Church leaders. “When people enter the program, they are like flowers
beginning to bud. As time passes, they grow, open up, and
keep growing as if they’re in a movie that has been sped up. Their change is remarkable,” says Pichler.
By participating in classes, workshops, and retreats
and seminars, these leaders learn to use their love and skills to become the face of Christ to others. Their
opportunity is made possible by the Bishop’s Appeal. “Without the Bishop’s Appeal, we would not be able to help
as we do,” says Pichler.
Please prayerfully consider making a gift to the Bishop’s Appeal. For more information on how to give to
the Bishop’s Appeal contact your parish, visit the Bishop’s
Appeal website at www.CatholicFoundationgb.org/give, or call Debbie toll-free at 877-500-3580 ext. 8184.
St. Mary, Winneconne
Parish Picnic
Sunday June 30, 2013
Noon to 5:00 pm
Music will be provided by Power Play
and Sparkee the Clown will be here at
1:00 pm.
Don't miss Sr. Pam and Fr. Doug's Competition at 3pm.
There will be plenty of food, theme baskets,
raffles and silent auctions. Join us for a fun filled
afternoon.
We will also be having our yearly Blood Drive:
Blood Drive will be in front of Kaudy Hall starting
at 7am to 1pm. Call 582-7712 today to donate and
help save lives.
St. Mary is located at 210 Pleasant Drive in
Winneconne.
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Protect your health by finding out your risk of having a stroke by participating in the Life Line Screening that will be at St. Raphael Catholic Church on Thursday, July 11, 2013. Through ultrasound, the carotid arteries can be evaluated for the buildup of fatty plaque, which is the leading cause of stroke. Register today for the Stroke, Vascular & Heart Rhythm package by either
calling the special Helping Hands registration number or by signing up thru the provided registration sheet (available on the flyers). By signing up for this health event, not only will you be able to receive $10 off any package of $149 or more, but St Raphael Catholic Church will also receive a $10 donation for every member who signs up and attends this Life Line Screening event. The Stroke, Vascular & Heart Rhythm Package includes four screenings: carotid artery, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease and atrial fibrillation. To schedule your appointment and to receive this special offer, please sign up on the flyers provided by St. Raphael Catholic Church or by calling the designated Helping Hands number at: 1-800-324-9458. You may also sign up online by visiting www.helpinghandsforhealth.com. Join in the fight against vascular disease!
Baptism Preparation
Infants accept the faith through the faith of their parents, so St. Raphael the Archangel Parish offers group sessions to prepare parents for the baptism ceremony and for leading their children in a life of faith. Sessions are held twice per month, all year round. Please call, e-mail or stop by the parish office to register for the Baptism Preparation group session and to schedule your child’s baptism. See the parish website for more details. (www.raphael.org)
Have you ever thought about becoming Catholic but aren’t sure how or where to begin the process? Do you have questions about Mary, the sacraments, the Mass, saints, the Pope, Catholic views?
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the process that begins the Catholic journey of faith. Beginning September, inquirers and team members meet Monday evenings to break open the scriptures, share life and faith experiences, reflect on God’s grace and focus on questions about the Catholic faith.
If you or someone you know is interested in or curious about the Catholic faith, consider the RCIA program. There is nothing to sign or commit to. The process is open to all adults. Contact Judy Mayo at 920-426-3627 or [email protected]
Going to College? Know someone who is?
Do you know someone who is heading off to college this fall? Would you like to help them connect with people of faith when
they get there? A new website sponsored by the Serra Club can help.
At www.newmanconnection.com, click “Get Connected” and students coming to campus can sign up to receive information about campus ministry at prospective schools across the nation, as well as an invitation to get involved. The college years can be an important time for faith development. Don’t miss out on the opportunities to meet great people and experience the prayer, service, and social events that campus ministry offers. If you know someone going to college, make sure they visit www.newmanconnection.com !
Friendly Reminder... We no longer accept Festival Foods receipts. Festival Foods has decided to pursue a different fund raising effort for area businesses and non-profit organizations. For more information regarding the “script” program, visit www.festivalfoods.com
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The following children will be baptized at St. Raphael this weekend:
John Emmett, Son of Anthony & Meghan Dirth,
Finn William, Son of Ian & Jill McConnell.
Welcome, Little Ones!
GOING ON VACATION?
REMEMBER TO TAKE JESUS WITH YOU!
If you are traveling or are going on vacation, plan ahead and check out the
religious services that are available to you in that area or on the cruise ship.
For a schedule of Masses in the United States,
check out www.masstimes.org. Please plan ahead.
This week’s Memorial Candle is burning in loving memory of
Bill Stutson
Summer Sizzle @
South Park Shelter
Welcome incoming 6th graders!
Wednesday, June 26 (5:30-8:30 pm)
Games, Grub, and more! Don’t miss this!
ST RAPHAEL LADIES CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
Since the 2012 Ladies Christmas Luncheon was a huge success and due to popular request, we will repeat
the event on December 7, 2013. The theme this year is CHRISTMAS BELLS ARE RINGING. At this time, only 25% of tables are still available. If you are interested in setting a luncheon table with your treasured tableware and linens, con-tact: Pat Keliher 920-233-1657 or Sr. Florence Youngwirth 920-426-2678
Mark your calendars for
VBS Summer 2013
August 12-16 at
St. Raphael Church!
9:00 am –11:30 am
Cost is $20
Registration forms now on-line at
www.raphael.org
If you are interested in volunteering,
please contact the Parish office!
Middle & High School students are a
great help & have fun too!
CHECK OUT OUR BULLETIN BOARDS!
For events in the Oshkosh community and our diocese, please check out our three bulletin boards located close to the parent room and Sacristy.
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PARISH LIFE
Mass Intentions
Sunday, June 23 7:30 am Robert & James Weber † 9:00 am Clarence & Anita Petrie † Dorothy Michels † 11:00 am Andrew Bralich † Marion Hansen † Monday, June 24 8:00 am At Franciscan Courts † Tuesday, June 25 8:00 am At Franciscan Courts † Wednesday, June 26 8:00 am At Franciscan Courts † Thursday, June 27 7:15 am Denise Schmitz † Friday, June 28 7:15 am Larry Jungwirth † Saturday, June 29 5:00 pm Donald Joswick † Sunday, June 30 7:30 am Robert Prisk † 9:00 am Mary Jane Fox † Special intention for Carole 11:00 am Bonnie Crawford † Gordon Ryan †
Readings for the Week of June 23, 2013 Sunday: Zec 12:10-11; 13:1, Gal 3:26-29, Lk 9:18-24 Monday: Vigil: Jer 1:4-10, 1 Pt 1:8-12, Lk 1:5-17 Day: Is 49:1-6, Acts 13:22-26, Lk 1:57-66, 80 Tuesday: Gn 13:2, 5-18, Mt 7:6, 12-14 Wednesday: Gn 15:1-12, 17-18, Mt 7:15-20 Thursday: Gn 16:1-12, 15-16 or 16:6b-12, 15-16, Mt 7:21-29 Friday: Gn 17:1, 9-10, 15-22, Mt 8:1-4 Saturday: Vigil: Acts 3:1-10, Gal 1:11-20, Jn 21:15-19 Day: Acts 12:1-11, 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18, Mt 16:13-19 Next Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:16b, 19-21, Gal 5:1, 13-18, Lk 9:51-62
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STEWARDSHIP OF TIME & TALENT
LITURGICAL ROLES JUNE 29 & 30, 2013
GREETERS 5:00 pm T. Polishinski, M. Malchow, T. & S. Eklund, M. McCourt 7:30 am J. Buechel, S. Feryan, C. & J. Kocken 9:00 am S. Ingala, B. & P. Calhoun, M. & L. Salzer 11:00 am L. Weitz, A. Spaulding Family, P. Spiering, S. Denney
USHERS 5:00 pm B. Feig, J. Geldmeyer, T. Mettlach, J. McCourt 7:30 am B. Pickart, E. Wilke, C. Zaniewski, W. Nocito 9:00 am M. Grover, C. Sina, J. Wheeler, G. Brantmier 11:00 am C. Miller, R. Kuklinski, D. Schmidt, B. DeGroot
SERVERS 5:00 pm Lia Jaworski, Thomas Hendricks, Jacob Kaszuba 7:30 am Cecily/Carly/Claire Vandenhouten 9:00 am Dougie Ryan, Samantha Boehm, Jacob Diker 11:00 am Jackson Moore, Ellen Moore, Laura/Claire Chier LECTORS 5:00 pm T. Rochon-Luft, J. Adrians 7:30 am J. Ryan, C. Conway-Gerhardt 9:00 am J. Thiel, E. Michels 11:00 am P. L’Esperance, T. Chier SACRISTANS 5:00 pm R. Svatos 7:30 am T. Jungwirth 9:00 am B. Meyer 11:00 am B. Laabs MUSICIANS 5:00 pm Anthony/Brady 7:30 am Colin/Megan 9:00 am Karla/Angie/Small Group 11:00 am Annemarie/Dan Stammer
R U Support …is a ministry to the recently unemployed and underemployed. We meet in Good Samaritan Hall at St. Raphael Parish on Monday morning from 8:30 – 10:30 am. All are welcome.
Questions? Call Dennis Kotloski at 920-830-8980.
