Ministry of the Priests of the Sacred Heart (SCJ) 7963 S. 116TH STREET · FRANKLIN, WI 53132

414-425-1114 · Fax 414-425-2527 www.stmoftours.org

Email: parish@stmoftours.org

Mass time: Daily - 8am;

Tudor Oaks - 9:30am first 3 Wednesdays Saturday - 4pm;

Sunday - 8:30 & 10:30am - English; 12:30pm - Vietnamese Holy Days - 8am - English; 6:30pm - Bilingual

Our Mission Statement

St. Martin of Tours is a vibrant, welcoming Roman Catholic Community,

accepting the call and challenge of Jesus through the guidance of the

Holy Spirit.

We commit ourselves to the Word of God through Eucharistic worship, lifelong Catholic education and

formation, and works of justice and stewardship.

Following the example of our patron saint, Martin of Tours, we proclaim the

Kingdom of God through our generosity, love, and service to one another and our

neighbors.

Welcome to St. Martin of Tours Parish

We are happy you decided to worship with us. If you are visiting just for

today, we pray God will be with you on your journey. If you are seeking a church home, we would be happy to

welcome you into our parish community. If you are interested in joining our

parish family, please call the parish office.

DECEMBER 30, 2018

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Calendar Raffle drawings on: 12/17/18 - Mary Link - $25 12/19/18 - Melissa Anderson - $25 12/21/18 - Lan Pham - $250

Baptism – Three month preparation for children of registered parishioners. Adults are asked to complete the RCIA.

First Eucharist – Second graders prepare the entire year to receive their First Eucharist in spring. Adults are asked to complete the RCIA.

Reconciliation – Saturdays 3 to 3:40pm, or by appointment.

Confirmation – High School Juniors prepare the entire year for Confirmation in spring. Adults are asked to complete the RCIA.

Marriage – Six month preparation period for registered parishioners. A date will be set after your first appointment.

Holy Orders – Please contact any member of the Pastoral Staff.

Anointing of the Sick – We welcome the opportunity to visit sick, homebound or hospitalized parishioners.

PARISH STAFF office hours - 8am-4pm - Monday-Friday

Pastor Fr. Terence Langley, SCJ .......................414-209-7677

Associate Pastor Fr. Joseph Quang Tran, SCJ.

....................................................................................................... .414-209-7676

Deacon Dn. Linh Bruno Nguyen and Dn. Chuck Schneider

SCJ Vocation Office 414-427-4279 or 800-609-5559 www.scjvocation.org

Pastoral Associate Br. Duane Lemke, SCJ

Music Director Mary MacDonald

Parish/School Bookkeeper Gail Benke ................................................................... 414-209-7682

Christian Formation Director Michelle Kreuser.................................................. 414-209-7684

Administrative Assistant Diane Winkowski ............................................... 414-209-7678

School Principal Robb Beckmann ....................................................414-209-7674

School Office Manager Sherry Marino .........................................................414-209-7673

Custodians

Tom Breeden .............................................................414-209-7680

Christmas Memorials 2018 Thank you to everyone who made donations in memory of loved ones for decorations at our Christmas masses.

Don Walker All children who are believers Jerome Pawlinski August & Harriet Orcholski Joseph & Regina Pawlinski Eunice Pawlinski Dr. William Waters, DDS Mary Klosiewski George & Olivia Napientek Ellsworth & Phyllis Ioder Joe, Jayne & Fred Gaffney Ted & Virginia Ignasiak Anna & George Wollinger John & Martha Hein Dave Dey Martin & Gertrude Keane William C. Harris, Sr. Mary Harris Patrick Odle Jennifer Trimborn Karner Family Bilder Family Meehan Family Wick Family Bob Valen Jennifer Polzin Eva Jeziorski Iris Radtke Judith Stenicka Margaret Koc Cieszynski & Kukla Families Bob Trepanier The James Pintarro Family Raymond & Mary Beauchamp Dan Dane Noah Henry Kevin Thomas Henry & Chris Rakowski Jimmy & Guido Jasinski James Christopher Myers Nathan James Antholine Our Son Ken Thomas Richter Raymond Mikolajezyk Daniel Staskiewicz Frank, Margaret, and David Caravella

Rudy & Marge Mikush Len & Virginia Maciejewski Frances Peternell Marie Faber Justyn W. Kramp Connie Inicis Arno and Emma Boness All loved ones Roman Mueller Herb Link Bill Bradley Dorothy Vittone Ruth Schalk Miles Berger Maureen Nany Myra & George Damman James Denton – US Navy Rose & Ralph Blattner Gary Blattner Maryann & Jerry Mayer Barbra & Theodore Blattner Anna & Ernest Unger Myrtal Hribar Raymond Yank Harvey Stade Jack Aschenbrenner Carl Foellings Chmiel & Zane families Michael Clark Jamie, Bill, Bert, and our parents Ben & Marion Jaeger Ed & Shirley Sell Rick Burkee Virginia Wojciechowski Joseph Wojciechowski Helen & Robert Baker Michael Kuzminski Walter Kuzminski Mary Schneider Wallace Family Greco Family The Weigman Family The Malzer Family

Monday, December 31st - New Year’s Eve 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96: 1-2, 11-12, 13; Jn 1:1-18 St. Sylvester I, Pope 4:00 pm † Jerry Worley - Family

Tuesday, January 1st - New Year’s Day Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Mary, the Holy Mother of God (holy day of obligation); World Day of Peace 9:00 am † Cindy Schneider - Agnes Waterman

Wednesday, January 2nd 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4; Jn 1:19-28 Sts. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops & Doctors of the Church 8:00 am † No Mass

Thursday, January 3rd - Chapel 1 Jn 2:29-3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-4, 5-6; Jn 1:29-34 The Most Holy Name of Jesus 8:00 am † Mary Anne Hubatch - Bernadine Poczekaj

Friday, January 4th - Chapel 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-8, 9; Jn 1:35-42 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious 8:00 am † Mary Jane Murphy - Mary Jo and Mike

Saturday, January 5th 1 Jn 3:11-21; Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5; Jn 1:43-51 St. John Neumann, Bishop 4:00 pm † Wayne Finley - Family

Sunday, January 6th Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 8:30 am † Virginia Wojciechowski - Family 10:30 am † All Parishioners Living and Dead 12:30 pm †

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Intentions & Readings

Liz Beihoff; Ron & Grace Belair; George Bemis; William Burch; Aiden Busch; Ken Deehr; Ken & Pat Friedewald; Lori Graham; Jan Grant; Pearl Hauser; Joseph Heil; Val Herkowski; Hannah Hiegel; Carol Holterman; Thomas Huckstorf; Arline Jasinski; Duane Johnson;

Frank Kalivoda; Kathy Karls, Joseph Kathrein; Sandra Kazmarek; Calvin Kindler; Richard Klein; Don & David LaCombe; Judy Lauber; Melissa Leighton; Mary Leinonen; Fr. Ed Lisowski; Janis &

Laurie Mayer; Donna Melka; Colleen Mitchell; Chris Mulloy; Addison Myles; Eileen Nowicki; Eileen Poblocki; Bruce Rebholz; Patti Reikowski; Glenn Richlen; Sam & Theresa Ricco; Roberta Robb;

Nancy Rohde; Karen Rueth; John Schlintz; Gene Schwartz; John Srok; Mike Theys; Henry Thomsen; Cynthia Tomczak; Judy Trimborn; Claudette Warnke; Agnes Waterman; Beverly Wilkowiak; Dolores Zaeske; Vanessa Zelazny

St. Francis de Sales said: “The bed of the sick is an

altar of sacrifice.”

Saturday, January 5th 4:00pm - Lector: Mary Worley Ministers of Hospitality: Tim & Rebbeca Stache, Jim Wier, Kathy David, John & Diane Winkowski

Sunday, January 6th - The Epiphany of the Lord 8:30 am - Lector: Rosemary Karnowski Ministers of Hospitality: Fred & Rose Crnkovich, Floyd Nalencz, Ramona Bosch, Dave & Cindy Flynn, John & Michelle Robb, Rick Chiapete

10:30 am - Lector: Religious Ed Children Ministers of Hospitality: Bill & Ginny Serchen, Lynette Blaser, Rick Slama

New Year/Solemnity of Mary Liturgy Schedule Monday, December 31, 2018 4pm Mass in English

Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:00am Bilingual Mass

Epiphany - January 6, 2019 Saturday - 4:00pm; Sunday - 8:30am, 10:30am Bilingual Mass followed by potluck lunch

Sanctuary Lamp Intentions You can sponsor a sanctuary lamp, $40 for one month with your special intention. Contact the parish office or place your request in an envelope in the collection basket, attention Diane Winkowski.

Have you noticed our “Children’s Choir?” All children are encouraged to participate the first Sunday of the month at the 10:30 mass. If you are interested in joining please email Mrs. Delemont at katherine.delemont@gmail.com. Thank you for your interest.

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Christ Child Society The Milwaukee Chapter of the Christ Child Society is an all-volunteer non-profit organization, celebrating 70 years in Milwaukee. It serves children by providing baby layettes; My Stuff Bags for children entering foster care; Second Saturday events for children and mothers; tutoring; library services; vision screening; and more. For more information or how you can become a member, contact Barbara Lauby, 414-427-6341 or laubyb@wi.rr.com. Website - www.christchildmilwaukee.org

Parish Calendar - 2019 Dec 31/Jan 1 - Parish Office Closed Jan 6 - Epiphany Sunday 9am - Life Teen Session 10:30am - Bilingual Mass followed by potluck luncheon Jan 7 - 7:30pm - CYM Basketball Practice Jan 8 - 4:30pm - St. Alphonsus Basketball Practice Jan 9 - 3pm - Grief Support Group 5:30pm - St. Alphonsus Basketball Practice 6pm - Prayer Shawl Ministry 7:30pm - CYM Basketball Practice Jan 10 - 4pm - St. Leonard’s Basketball Practice 7pm - Adult Bible Study Jan 11 - 4:30pm - St. Alphonsus Basketball Practice Jan 13 - 9am - All U Can Eat Breakfast Jan 14 - 6:15pm - Religious Ed Classes & First Communion Parent Meeting 7:30pm - CYM Basketball Practice Jan 15 - 4:30pm - St. Alphonsus Basketball Practice 7pm - Finance Meeting Jan 16 - 3pm - Grief Support Group 5:30pm - St. Alphonsus Basketball Practice 7:30pm - CYM Basketball Practice Jan 17 - 4pm - St. Leonard’s Basketball Practice 7pm - Adult Bible Study Jan 18 - 3:15pm - Student Council Lock-in 4:30pm - St. Alphonsus Basketball Practice Jan 19 - Confirmation Retreat 5pm - Mother/Son Game Night Jan 20 - 9am - Life Teen Session Jan 21 - 6:15pm - Religious Ed Classes Jan 23 - 3pm - Grief Support Group 5:30pm - St. Alphonsus Basketball Practice 7pm - Pastoral Council Meeting 7:30pm - CYM Basketball Practice Jan 24 - 4pm - St. Leonard’s Basketball Practice 7pm - Adult Bible Study Jan 25 - 4:30pm - St. Alphonsus Basketball Practice Jan 27-Feb 1 - Catholic Schools Week Jan 28 - 6:15pm - Religious Ed Classes 7:30pm - CYM Basketball Practice Jan 29 - 4:30pm - St. Alphonsus Basketball Practice Jan 30 - 3pm - Grief Support Group 5:30pm - St. Alphonsus Basketball Practice 7:30pm - CYM Basketball Practice Jan 31 - 4pm - St. Leonard’s Basketball Practice 7pm - Adult Bible Study

Cluster Parishes New Year Schedule

St. Alphonsus - Greendale Monday, December 31, New Year’s Eve 4:00 pm Mass Tuesday, January 1 New Year’s Day/Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God 9:00 am Mass

St. John the Evangelist - Greenfield Monday, December 31 8:00 am Daily Mass New Year’s Eve 4:00 pm Tuesday, January 1, 2019 New Year’s Day/Mary, Mother of God A Holy Day of Obligation 9:00 am

St. Mary - Hales Corners Monday, December 31, New Year’s Eve 4:00 pm Mass Tuesday, January 1 New Year’s Day/Solemnity of Mary 9:00 am Mass

One change Vatican II made in our liturgies was having Sunday readings in three year cycles, A, B & C. For the Feast of the Holy Family the first reading is the same for all three years. It is sections of Sirach where the relationship of children to parents is defined: God sets a father in honor over his children; a mother’s authority he confirms over her sons. Whoever honors his father atones for sins, he stores up riches who reveres his mother. [Sir 3:2-4] The reading describes more of the family relationship, which is basic and familiar to us. My son, take care of your father when he is old; grieve him not as long as he live. Even if his mind fail, be considerate of him; [Sirach 3:12-13] The Lectionary of Readings often gives optional Bible choices in the readings yearly. One is controversial for us in today’s society so it is probably chosen less: Wives, be subordinate to your husbands, …. Husbands, love your wives, ….Children, obey your parents in everything ” [Colassians 3:18-20] The family structure is not always universal. Mothers die in childbirth so the father is left to raise the children. The ideal is a complete family but it seems that is happening less these days. Fathers and mothers abandon the family and not always by divorce. This does not mean that a fatherless or motherless family is not a real family, however, just a family with much bigger challenges. In his podcast Homily for this Feast last year, Bishop Robert Barron tells us that: “What makes a family holy,…. is its willingness to surrender to the purpose of God.” Examples of surrendering to God’s purpose: Abraham was going to obey God in sacrificing Isaac. Two years ago (Gospel cycle A) an angel told Joseph to flee to Egypt to save Jesus from Herod. In last year’s Gospel (B) they present baby Jesus in the Temple. In today’s Gospel (C), Joseph and Mary take 12-year-old Jesus to Jerusalem for Passover. Paraphrasing Bishop Barron; he says a holy family is obedient to God and dedicates their lives to God who is above the family. I like to think it is best to make God part of our families; the ultimate Father for us to obey and adore. Today it is the Holy Family we honor. Joseph, Mary and Jesus are our ideal family. We also honor our own families. We honor our neighbors, our larger family. We belong with and feel comfortable with each other.

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The Call and Challenge

by Pat Boyer

Our Online Church Directory Needs You! We have a NEW online directory with Instant Church Directory. Go to members.InstantChurchDirectory.com and follow the prompts under “Sign In” to “Create a login now.” You will need to use your email as listed in our directory to create a log-in the first time. There is a free mobile app at the Apple® App in iTunes®, Google Play™ and Amazon Fire. Search for “Instant Church Directory” for the download.

We need your photo in our directory and we aren’t putting you through a sitting or sale! Go to the link on the parish website under Photos - Instant Church Directory and upload a picture, casual or formal! Questions, contact the parish office.

Texas Roadhouse Come in to Texas Roadhouse in New Berlin every Sunday with your church bulletin and we will donate 10% of your food purchases back to that organization each month! We want to welcome you to enjoy a legendary meal with us!

Let's celebrate The Feast of Epiphany – January 6, 2019 The Feast of Epiphany is one of the oldest feasts in the Church, celebrating the revelation of God incarnate as Jesus Christ. The Three Kings recognized the divine nature of Jesus' birth by bringing him gifts fit for a king. While customs vary in every country, our parish has used this occasion to bring together our two congregations to enjoy a potluck lunch following mass. It is an opportunity for all of us to get to know one another better and sample each other's traditional foods. It is a very nice way to bring the Christmas season to a close on a happy note. Please plan to join us. Bring along a food dish to share. Donations 2018 Christmas and the New Year are fast approaching and we would like to remind you all contributions for 2018 need to be received by Monday, December 31, 2018. You can drop them at the parish office on Friday, December 28 or in the collection at mass. If you mail them they must be postmarked on or before December 31, 2018. Thank you for your continued support and may this holiday season bring you many blessings. Creative Help Needed Need an outlet for your creative juices and energy? How about becoming part of the Worship Committee to help design annual and special liturgical services and events:

Advent Wreath Pet Blessing Ceremony Christmas Decorations Sanctuary Banner Rotation Family Christmas Tree Seasonal Church Environments Healing Prayer Service Flower Arrangements Remembrance Service

Come join us and become part of the process. Our chairperson, Mary Worley, would love to hear from you, 414-421-8389 or contact Diane in the parish office, 425-1114, ext. 3001. Thanks for considering!

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Southside Meal Program Dear Friends of the SVDP Meal Program,

The cold weather is here & the meal program is getting requests daily for winter coats for men, women and children. We also need blankets we can hand out when they are requested.

Other items that cold weather makes necessary: - Socks (especially men’s) -Gloves, hats and scarves - Hand Warmers - Hand Sanitizer (the cold season is here) - Sleeping Bags -Jeans (men’s – all sizes) -Sweatshirts (men’s, women’s and children’s – all sizes) -Snow pants (men’s, women’s and children’s – all sizes) -Winter boots (men’s, women’s and children’s – all sizes)

Things we are always short on: - Toilet Paper - Dish Soap - Floor Cleaner that smells good (Pine-Sol, Fabuloso, etc) - Cleaning Spray (anything antibacterial)

Donations can be dropped off at: Cross Roads Kitchen, 931 W. Madison St. Sunday-Friday 2– 7pm Ask for Amanda or Chris Questions? 414-649-9555

We are happy to give you a receipt for you donation. Please help us get the clothing we need for our guests and the supplies for our meal program. As you know one of our biggest concerns is for the health & welfare of our volunteers & guests. These items help us assure good health and they are REALLY appreciated!

GOSPEL MEDITATION - The Holy Family "After three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions, and all who heard him were astounded at his understanding and his answers." As we celebrate the feast of the Holy Family, this Gospel exposes us to a strange tension. While this family is one we can look to for an example, they are not quite the same family unit as everyone else. There is an otherness to Jesus, something profound. And yet, perhaps on second thought, are our families so different? When Mary and Joseph encountered Jesus in the temple, "they were astonished." But at what? Mary's response is surprised. They're not astonished that Jesus is preaching in a place for respected teachers. They're not astonished that their son has captured the attention of the wisest men of the time period. They're astonished at his seemingly disobedient behavior! "Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been looking for you with great anxiety." All our children have an "otherness" about them, something that makes them unique and different. They are distinctly not "me." What will our own children become? What temple will they wander off to? Who will they astound?

Everyday Stewardship Do you practice good stewardship with your family? Stewardship is about more than offerings to a church or charity. It is about continually giving of ourselves in a way that gives glory to God. Sharing our gifts with those in our immediate family honors God and is evidence of your gratitude for these people in your life.

How can we effectively accomplish this? One way is to reflect on how the 6 characteristics of an Everyday Steward are present in our family relationships. Are we mindful when we are with our family members? Do we focus on them and their needs rather than our phone or TV? Do we hold up our family in prayer? Their concerns should be our concerns. Do we find ways to show how grateful we are for having them in our lives?

When we find ourselves lacking in gratitude, we should reflect on what life would be like without them. Do we help one another without being asked because we have a gracious heart? It is easy to take for granted those we see all the time. Hospitality is not just for the stranger or guest. Are we committed to a life of stewardship that not only serves as a good example, but also helps our relatives thrive? Using our gifts without wisdom might mean we have little to give to those we love. Finally, do we hold each other accountable for our decisions and shortcomings?

We are on the journey of life together, and no one exists in the Body of Christ alone. Stewardship is about the entirety of our lives. Our faith life is not reserved to Mass on a Sunday. It all begins and ends with those we love.

-Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS

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Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD) The Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD) rules allow taxpayers age 70 1/2 to designate part of their Required Minimum Distributions (RMD’s) from their Qualified Retirement Plan (IRA, SEP, Simple) as a QCD. A QCD must be paid directly from your retirement account to a qualified charity, such as St. Martin of Tours. The amount of the QCD is excluded from your taxable income. This may be especially beneficial for this and future years. Under the new tax law, the Standard Deduction has doubled, e.g. to $24,000 for married couples filing joint. Many taxpayers who itemized in prior years will not have enough deductions to exceed the new Standard Deduction to itemize. By using a QCD, you can make a charitable contribution and have it excluded from your gross taxable income and thereby receive a tax benefit from your contribution even though you use the Standard Deduction. For more information you can find a link on this topic on our website, contact our bookkeeper, Gail Benke if you need assistance (414-209-7682), or contact your tax advisor.

Thoughts to ponder The following is from the Catholic Exchange, To Prevent Gossip, Think Before Speaking by Jeannie Ewing.

How can we know whether or not we have the right to judge someone, either in thought or speech? How can we determine what can/should be said and what we should refrain from saying? It would, of course, be helpful if we took the time to think about what we are about to say to determine if it would be helpful or harmful. There are three requirements for us to speak about another person: 1) It has to be just, 2) It has to be charitable, and 3) It has to be necessary.

According to St. Thomas, before making judgments, we need to consider these three points: 1) I must have authority over the other person. (In other words, if you are a parent, you have authority over your children) 2) It must be done according to justice. 3) I must have knowledge of the person’s interior life. (Do we really know someone’s interior disposition? Rarely, if ever, unless you are a spiritual director/confessor and truly have the gift of knowledge to read that person’s soul)

Because these conditions are so seldom met, it is prudent for us to remain silent more than we speak – or at least stop and think before contributing to a conversation about another person. The downfall of gossiping is it leads to judgment of another person and violates the virtue of temperance.

Gossiping begins with unhealthy curiosity. This means I want to know something that is not my business so I may start asking nosey questions for the sake of “interest” in the person’s life. There seems to be a particular pleasure derived from knowing something secretive or private about another person, which could be damaging to the soul.

Detraction is when we destroy another person’s reputation by saying something true about them behind their backs. Murmuring is saying what’s true with the intention to separate one person from another. This usually happens when we don’t like someone and it destroys friendships.

Calumny occurs when we say something false about someone in order to drag that person down. This often happens when we’ve been hurt and we want to get even. Our own wounds should not motivate us to hurt other people with our words or behaviors.

Television programs today seem to thrive on showcasing the very worst behaviors of people. The language being used among friends and families is spiteful and hateful. We need to focus on living as Jesus wants us to and we simply cannot allow that kind of cruelty to permeate our hearts.

Food Pantry Needs Donations can be dropped in the bin in the church hallway or parish office. Please no canned vegetables, we have an abundance! Hours: Tuesday’s - 10am-noon; 2nd & 4th Thursday - 6-7pm

Baked beans Oil Rice-A-Roni Syrup Jelly Sugar Soup - Cream of Chicken and Cream of Mushroom Canned Fruits Evaporated Milk Salad Dressings Ketchup & Mustard Kids Meals - Spaghetti O’s, Ravioli, Spaghetti & Meatballs

Blood Drive Our next blood drive will be Monday, February 18, 2019, 2-7pm. Mark your calendar and hold off your routine donation until then.

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Aluminum Cans Drop in the fence area by the blue shed in the parking lot at any time. Money is used to help the parish. Thank you!

A Lifeline for Marriage Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-VI with a long I) helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. It is designed to provide the tools to help get marriages back on track.

Maybe you know someone – a friend, family member or coworker – who is struggling. Or maybe your own marriage needs a lifeline? This program has helped tens of thousands of couples experiencing marital difficulty at all levels. For confidential information about or to register for the program beginning with a weekend retreat in the Milwaukee area February 15 - 17, 2019, at the Siena Center in Racine, please call (414) 502-7685, email: lakeshore@retrouvaille.org or visit our website at http://www.HelpOurMarriage.com

Parish Stewardship of Treasure

07/01/18 - Dec YTD Weekly donations: 12/16/2018 12/16/18 Budget Envelopes & Plate $ 18,249 $ 339,552 $424,280 R&M, Energy $ 1,457 $ 19,573 $ 20,830 Total $ 19,706 $359,125 $445,110

For Those in Need $ 424

Thank You for your generous donations!

Please do not use staples or tape to seal your envelopes

St. Martin of Tours Pantry Staff and Knights’ of Columbus Council 4580 unload a generous donation of food from Greenfield High School.

Thank You Your generous donations to those in need allowed us to send and have received a note of thanks from: Women’s Care Center - $1000

NGÀY 30 THÁNG 12 NĂM 2018 · CHÚA NHẬT KÍNH THÁNH GIA THẤT TRA NG 9

Ý Cầu nguyện tháng 12: Cầu cho các bậc cao niên luôn sống khôn

ngoan, mạnh khỏe và luôn được kính trọng.

Chúa Nhật Kính Thánh Gia Thất Ngày 30 tháng 12 năm 2018

(Áo Trắng)

Thừa Tác Viên Nguyễn N Tâm, Bùi Hiệp, Thánh Thể Đinh T. Công, Nguyễn H. Vân, Ng T. Lệ Khanh, Ng Bảo Hương.

Giúp Lễ 2: Trần Kinh Kha, Trần Thùy Trinh, Trần Khang, Trần Dân. Đọc Lời Chúa: chị Nguyễn Thới, chị Thanh Thúy Lời Nguyện: GĐ nhà bác Truyền Dâng Lễ Vật: GĐ nhà bác Truyền

******************************************** Chúa Nhật Lễ Hiển Linh

Ngày 06 tháng 01 năm 2019 (Bi-Lingual –Song Ngữ) Thánh Lễ lúc 10:30 am.

Cơm Trưa chung/ Potluck

Không có thánh Lễ Tiếng Việt lúc 12:30 pm

Làm thức ăn cho các em: GĐ Trịnh Hào & Sandy Nguyễn

******************************************** Chúa Nhật Lễ Chúa Giê-su Chịu Phép Rửa

Ngày 13 tháng 01 năm 2019 (Áo Trắng)

Thừa Tác Viên Lê Toàn, Đinh T Quang, Thánh Thể Mỹ Trang, Nguyễn Phương, Trần Hiệp, Vũ Tuyết Hồng Giúp Lễ 3: Nguyễn Ái, Nguyễn Nhân, Nguyễn Hòa, Nguyễn Thiện Đọc Lời Chúa: Nguyễn Thaiton, Đỗ Bảo Lời Nguyện: Nguyễn Tống Dâng Lễ Vật: GĐ Cô Đỗ Lý Làm thức ăn cho các em: GĐ Đỗ Hoà & Hân

******************************************** Chúa Nhật II Thường Niên C Ngày 20 tháng 01 năm 2019

(Áo Xanh) Thừa Tác Viên Nguyễn K Hoàng, Lê Sơn, Thánh Thể Trần M Tâm, Phạm Thanh Sơn, Đặng Đào, Nguyễn Thị Cúc Giúp Lễ 4: Nguyễn Jackie, Nguyễn Jimmy, Việt Trevor, Nguyễn Minh Paul Đọc Lời Chúa: anh Quang, anh Trung Lời Nguyện: anh Công Dâng Lễ Vật: GĐ A/C Tuấn & Trang Làm thức ăn cho các em: GĐ Trần Hảo & Trang

Lời Chúa: Lc 2, 41-52 “ghi nhớ và suy niệm trong lòng.” Mừng Sinh Nhật của Chúa Giêsu mấy ngày trước, hình ảnh máng cỏ Belem cho ta thấy một gia đình đầm ấm của Thánh Gia với Hài Nhi Giêsu đặt ở giữa. Thiết nghĩ mỗi người trong chúng ta đã một lần đến nhìn ngắm Chúa Giêsu Hài Ðồng, được tình yêu của Ðức Maria và thánh Giuse âu yếm bảo bọc, nâng niu, cộng với khung cảnh tuy đơn sơ nghèo nàn nhưng an bình thư thái của những gia súc, chiên, bò, lừa quây quần bên máng cỏ, chúng ta sẽ ước ao một gia đình đầm ấm, trên dưới thuận hòa, mọi người yêu thương đùm bọc, hy sinh nâng đỡ nhau. Đồng thời hãy nhìn nhận những lỗi lầm chúng ta đã vấp phạm trong những ngày qua, nhất là những lỗi lầm đối với cha mẹ, vợ chồng và anh chị em trong gia đình. Lễ Thánh Gia hôm nay giúp chúng ta có cái nhìn nghiêm túc hơn về gia đình, để gia đình Kitô có thể thực sự là một tổ ấm, mà trong đó mọi phần tử trong gia đình luôn giúp nhau tìm kiếm và thực hành thánh ý Chúa. Mọi người trong gia đình Kitô được kêu gọi ý thức và đóng góp cho xã hội trong việc cố gắng sống trọn bí tích hôn nhân để chung tay xây dựng một mái ấm gia đình hạnh phúc theo mẫu gương của Thánh Gia: Chúa Giêsu, Mẹ Maria và Thánh Cả Giuse. Bởi lẽ gia đình có hạnh phúc thì xã hội mới an vui, thịnh vượng. Chúng ta nên biết sự thật cuộc sống ngày hôm nay là gia đình dễ dàng gặp những cơn khủng hoảng, nhịp sống của hầu hết các gia đình chúng ta ngày nay đều tất bật khiến cho ai nấy phải sống hối hả, sống vội vàng, thiếu thời gian để giáo dục con cái cho chu đáo. Cộng vào đấy là sự phát triển chóng mặt của công nghệ khoa học đồi khi làm cho giới trẻ ngày càng mất niềm tin vào Chúa. Trên bình diện đó, nền tảng của gia đình bị lung lay tận gốc rễ, vì thiếu đất đai màu mỡ của một đức tin có chiều sâu, thiếu phân bón của buổi đọc kinh chung trong gia đình, thiếu cả nước với những cố gắng sống với thực tại và những bổn phận do các Bí tích Thanh tẩy, Thêm sức và nhất là Bí tích Hôn phối đòi hỏi. Ðó là một trong những khó khăn mà các gia đình Kitô giáo ngày nay đang đối diện. Lễ Thánh Gia mời gọi mọi người noi gương Ðức Maria và Thánh Giuse lên đường tìm lại Chúa, xin vâng và thực hành sống theo thánh ý Chúa. Cầu nguyện chung: xin cho các gia đình trên thế giới luôn hạnh phúc.

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1. Thứ Ba, ngày 01 tháng 01 năm 2019: Lễ NEW YEAR - (Bi-Lingual) lúc 9:00 am. 2. Chúa Nhật ngày 06 tháng 01 năm 2019: LỄ HIỂN LINH - (Bi-Lingual) lúc 10:30 am. Xin mỗi gia đình mang thức ăn (Potluck )để chia sẻ cơm trưa với nhau! 3. Thứ Bảy, ngày 02 tháng 02 năm 2019: Lễ thay thế cho ngày Chúa Nhật lúc 8:00 pm (vì CĐ tổ chức Tết) 4. Chúa Nhật, ngày 03 tháng 02, năm 2019: Mừng Tết Kỷ Hợi– Tết Cộng Đồng người Việt tại Milwaukee gồm: Hội

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