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9303 South Chicago Rd. | Oak Creek, WI 53154 | (414) 762-4200 | www.stmattocparish.org
PARISH OFFICE�
Phone: (414) 762-4200
Hours: Monday- Thursday 9am-4pm
Friday 9am-12pm
Email: [email protected]
PARISH STAFF�
Pastor Rev. Patrick O’Loughlin
Deacon John Stodola (414) 559-9957
Deacon Steve Kramer [email protected]
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Director of Administra�on�
Karen Gonzalez x21
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Parish Secretary�
Mary Gross x20
Administra�ve Assistant�
Renee Rebisch x17
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Liturgy & Music Director�
Chris O’Loughlin x16
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Child/Family Forma�on Director�
Carol Daun x13
Youth Forma�on Coordinator�
Karin Felske x14
PARISH SCHOOL�
Office 762-6820
Principal Kelly Stefanich x11
School Secretary Diane Shadd x10
PARISH TRUSTEES�
Secretary Janice Beder-Yee (414) 571-0053
Treasurer Mike Kuick (414) 764-1313
PARISH COUNCIL�
Chairperson Matt Knorr (414) 364-1939
DECEMBER 25, 2021 �
THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE: SATURDAY: 4:00 PM|SUNDAY: 10:00 AM
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You may come as a stranger to us, yet you are known to our Lord, Jesus Christ, and in his name
we bid you “welcome,” praying that you find peace, inspiration and friendship in this parish.
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Saturday, December 25
10:00 am The Parishioners of
St. Matthew/St. Mary
by the Lake Parishes
Sunday, December 26
10:00 am †Charles Schrank
Tuesday, December 28
7:45 am Roland Starszak
Thursday, December 30
7:45 am †Issac & Anna Williams
Friday, December 31
4:00 pm Relatives & friends of
Starszak
Sunday, January 2
10:00 am The Parishioners of
St. Matthew/St. Mary
by the Lake Parishes
Your Stewardship Matters�
“See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of
God; and so we are.” (1 John 3:1)
During this season of giving, let us remember a beautiful gift that we have received
– being children of God! As God’s children, it’s in our DNA that we share and
express our love for others as well. Tell your spouse, children, other family
members and friends that you love them, every day! Also, pray for those people
that are different than you, those that you may not like or those that go out of their
way to annoy you. Your prayers may be the start of a new friendship.�
All stewardship contributions received by the parish after
December 31, will be counted toward the 2022 stewardship year.
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WeShare a form of Stewardship giving online, It’s easy and
convenient: Go to www.stmattocparish.org. Click on “Donate Now”
at top of the home page, and follow the instructions.
Weekend Mass Schedule �
St. Matthew/St. Mary by the Lake�
December 31— Friday— Mary, Mother of God
St. Matthew 4 pm Fr. Pat (Dcn. John)
January 1— Saturday— New Years Day
No masses today
January 2— Sunday— Epiphany
St. Matthew 10 am Fr. Pat St. Mary 8:30 am Fr. Pat
January 8/9
St. Matthew 4 pm Fr. Pat (Dcn. John) St. Mary 5:30 pm Fr. Pat (Dcn. John)
St. Matthew 10 am Fr. Pat (Dcn. John) St. Mary 8:30 am Fr. Pat (Dcn. John)
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Julie Anderson, Janice Beder-Yee,
Sue Chilson, Steve Kidder, Matt Knorr,
Mike Kuick, Kelly Magee, Kevin Martin,
Fr. Patrick O’Loughlin, Beth Ruthmansdorfer,
Barbara Schroeder, Pat Trinko
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Reconciliation
By appointment only. Call parish office at
414-762-4200 ext. 20
Marriage
Registered, practicing members, call Dcn.
John Stodola as soon as you are engaged
and at least six months in advance of the
marriage.
Baptism
We welcome children of registered members,
practicing Catholic parent(s)/guardian(s).
Please call Deacon John Stodola for more
information at (414)559-9957
First Communion
Preparation begins in first grade. Please call
Child Formation Office for more information.
Anointing of the Sick
Generally after one Mass at the end of the
month or call the parish office.
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Sick/Communion Outreach
Requests for visitation of the homebound
should be made to the Parish Office.
Hospital Visitation
If you are hospitalized and wish a visit, please
call the Parish Office.
Prayer Network
Prays for personal intentions daily. To add
intentions, call Nikki Sunn at 414-762-8145
or e-mail [email protected] by Thursday
morning each week unless emergency.
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We invite you to join our parish! To do so,
please fill out our on-line form on our parish
website, under the "join our parish" tab, or
pick up an information card in the gathering
space at the parish information
table. Registration is required for all child
and youth religious formation programs. Call
762-4200 ext. 20 for questions.
St. Mary by the Lake—Racine
7605 Lakeshore Dr. 262-639-3616
www.stmarybythelake.org
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: 8 am - 1 pm, Tue-Thur
Daily Readings for the Week�
Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that proceeds out through the mouth of God. — Matthew 4:4
Find daily bible readings at: https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar
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Blood Drive�
January 12, 2022��
St. Matthew will be hosting a blood drive on
Wednesday, January 12th from
12:30 to 7 p.m.
You can sign up online at
https://bit.ly/stmatt0112
or by calling Lynn Lopez at
414-416-4870.
Sign-ups will also take place in the
Gathering Space after masses starting in
December.
Please consider donating as each donation
saves three lives.
From Jesus to the sacraments, worship & prayer,
Mary, the Apostles and Saints, grace, salvation,
heaven and hell….�
Starting in January 11, 2022�
Join us two Tuesday evenings a month as we continue to view and discuss
Bishop Robert Barron’s video program, Catholicism. Jan. 11th, Jan. 25th, Feb
8th, and Feb. 22nd we meet at St. Matthew Parish in room 210 from 6:30-8
pm. There is no “homework” with this series. Each session stands alone, so
if you cannot join us one evening, you can always return at the next session.
There is no cost for materials, but please register with Carol Daun at
[email protected]. Monday, December 27
Tuesday, December 28
Wednesday, December 29
10:00 am Rosary LBC
Thursday, December 30
Parish Office Closed
Friday, December 31
Parish Office Closed
Saturday, January 1
Sunday, January 2
LBC-Little Brick Church
CIRCLE OF SUPPORT�
January 27, 7�8 pm�
Supporting a loved one live with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and
other mental health challenges can be tough. You are invited to join us Thurs-
day, January 27th, from 7:00-8:00pm in the Saints Rooms for a confidential
place to listen, share, and pray for each other as we support our loved one(s)
through their struggles. This is not a counseling group, but a faith inspired sup-
port group. No need to RSVP – if you have questions, please email Carol Daun:
[email protected] or Eileen Aalderks: [email protected].
“Behold, I proclaim to you
good news of great joy.”����
To “behold” is to see clearly, to
experience something remarkable.
May the celebration of Christmas be
a renewal of seeing God as the
source of great joy in our lives and
the many blessings he has given us.
Merry Christmas!
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Consider a Christmas gift to the African missions…
The participation of St. Matthew and St. Mary by the Lake in the annual Missionary Cooperative Plan (MCP) was complicated
this summer by Covid and other factors.
Because of your generous support of the missions over many years I want to make the appeal even though the year is almost
over. I would encourage you to consider it another way we can support the work of the Church during this Advent season.
The missionary group assigned to our parishes is the Franciscan Sisters of St. Anna. The order was founded in the Netherlands
in 1838 and its work is now centered in Kenya, East Africa.
Since 1981 the sisters have operated Nyamonye Small Home, a residence for 50 children from throughout the country who are
physically challenged. This year’s mission appeal will support the work of the sisters as they feed, educate, and take care of the
medical needs of these children.
A recorded mission appeal video, photographs, and detailed information can be found on the website of the Archdiocese of
Milwaukee. Please go to http://archmil.org/mcp-2021-Group24, to learn more about the Franciscan Sisters of St. Anna.
Donations can be made by writing a check payable to your parish (St. Matthew or St. Mary) and writing MCP in the memo line.
The check can then be sent to the parish or put in the collection basket.
Thank you for your prayers and financial support of the Sisters’ work.
Fr. Patrick J. O’Loughlin, Pastor
Principal’s Corner�
The last week of Advent and a lead into Christmas. Our prayer service focused on love. This year
continues to be a year of changes, reflecting on what used to work, what doesn’t anymore, what we
can do, what we still are unable to do. Navigating the frustrations over masking or not masking,
when to quarantine, when you don’t have to. Through it all, we hold onto love, God’s love. Love for our school and students.
Love from teachers, support staff, parishioners, and parents. Loving one another as God loves us. Thank you for your
continued love and support! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Blessings,
Mrs. Stefanich
OPEN HOUSE
SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 2022
2:30 p.m. – Welcome and Introductions
Followed by Guided Tours
�� Children of all faiths accepted
�� Busing provided to students residing in the Oak Creek-Franklin
Joint School District
�� Part of the Racine Parental Choice Program
�� The 4K program is full day
�� Original birth certificate, copy of baptismal certificate (if
applicable), copy of immunization record, and $100 tuition
deposit is required for registration.
9329 S. Chicago Rd.�
Oak Creek, WI 5315�
414�762�6820 Ext. 10�
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NOW ENROLLING � GRADES 4K�8�
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We are coming out of the Covid storm!�
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Hospitality after mass will begin in January.
�� The second weekend of each month will have snacks
and beverages after masses, to give parishioners an op-
portunity to socialize.
Our groups are starting to meet in person again.
�� Holy Name Society, St. Vincent de Paul, Parish Activity
Team (P.A.T), Reaching out, and Respect Life.
Full capacity weddings and baptisms.
Choir for special celebrations.
New Activities!��
We are expanding our group activities.
— Support Groups
— Bible Studies
— Circle of support
— Parish History Team
— Blood Drives
— Senior Events
— Cup of Joy
— Wednesday morning rosary in LBC
— Trivia night
— School Auction
— Lent Reflection Group
— Special speaker events
— Picnics, Luncheons, and Dinners—Oh My!
— and more, to be determined….
Contact the parish office to find out more.
414-764-4200 x20 // [email protected]
Family Activities!��
All parishioners’ and their chil-
dren are able to join in on the
fun.
— Youth Sports
— Scouts
— Book Fairs
— Family service ministry
— Fish boils
— Soles for Education walk
— Chili cook off
— Volunteer events
— Pet blessing
—- All Souls walk through cemetery
— Family and youth Sunday school
and religious classes.
How to stay connected�
Parish Website— www.stmattocparish.org
Join our Parish — www.stmattocparish.org/join-our-parish
Online bulletin— www.stmattocparish.org/publications/subscribe
Parish App— www.stmattocparish.org/parish-app
Facebook — www.facebook.com/stmattoc
Updated Sound and sight!��
A generous donation to our parish has enabled us to update the sound quality of our worship space and more this
fall and early December! The white sound panels hanging in the main church and the grey sound panels on the
back wall greatly improved the acoustic qualities of our church. The projectors and screens will allow us to move
from our paper orders of worship to projecting on the screen. While saving many trees, this also improves our wor-
ship by allowing our voices to fully project as we keep our heads held high and focused on the front during Mass
and other celebrations. The screens will also be used to provide visuals, when appropriate, during the homily. We
were also able to add the necessary equipment to livestream. While we are still in the process of learning to use
this amazing equipment and train people in Media Ministry, we are looking forward to all the wonderful opportuni-
ties these updates will provide in 2022 and beyond!
Welcome (and welcome back) as we celebrate
the great miracle of Christmas!
This past year has continued to be one of change. We are now looking
forward to being able to meet again in person in both old and new ways.
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Engine Rebuilding
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Market Place Cafe Breakfast • Lunch • Banquet Hall
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