For Parish Membership, Baptisms, Weddings, Communion Calls or any other pastoral need, please contact the parish office.

Bulletin Announcements: Deadline is Monday at noon to the St. Clement Parish Office or to st_clement@tds.net

Let us give up vain and fruitless cares, and approach the glorious and venerable rule of our holy calling.

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 Saint Clement I, “Letter to the Corinthians”)

Diocese of Madison, Bishop Robert C. Morlino

Fr. William Vernon, Pastor 723-4990 Josh Jensen, Principal 723-7474Bill Manthe, Parish Associate 723-4990 Nick Crosby, CRE 7-12 723-4990Katie Crosby, Parish Secretary 723-4990 CRE K-6 723-4990

Website: www.saintclementparish.com Email: st_clement@tds.net (Katie)

SAINT CLEMENT CATHOLIC PARISH135 South Washington Street – Lancaster, Wisconsin 53813

Founded in 1859

Dec. 31, 1946 - Nov. 24, 2018 – – May he rest in peace.

SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 17, 2019

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

February 9 & 10Church Support Envelopes � � � � � $4,170�00Offertory Cash� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �$603�00Children’s Offertory� � � � � � � � � � � � � �$26�00Weekly Electronic Giving � � � � � � � �$988�00Total � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �$5,787�00

Budgeted Offertory for February $32,873�25Offertory Received in February � $15,427�00Budgeted Amount Still Needed � � $17,446�25

Monthly Offertory Comparison January 2019 (4 weekends) � � � � � �$ 33,359�00January 2018 (4 weekends) � � � � � �$ 32,141�00

RECONCILIATIONBefore Daily & Sunday Masses

Saturday at 4:00 PMFace-to-face reconciliation by appointment only�

Weekly Mass Schedule

Tuesday, February 19 � � � � � � � � 8:15 AM † Jean Adams

Wednesday, February 20� � � � � � 8:15 AM † Leo Abing & Virginia Williams

Thursday, February 21 � � � � � � � 8:15 AM (Saint Peter Damian, Bishop and Doctor of the Church)

† Devere Manderfield

Friday, February 22� � � � � � � � � � 8:15 AM (The Chair of Saint Peter the Apostle)

† Paul Penchi Jr�

Saturday, February 23 � � � � � � � � 8:15 AM (Saint Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr)

† Bishop Robert Morlino 5:00 PM

† Ralph Wiest

Sunday, February 24 � � � � � � � � � 7:30 AM Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time † Lona, Lynn & Darrall Leighton

9:30 AM People of Our Parish

From Our Pastor:Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, we read this Sunday from Saint Luke’s Gospel

about Jesus Christ giving the sermon on the plain� This is the first message that the Twelve Apostles hear Jesus preach after He had selected them to be Apostles� And in this sermon, Jesus levels so many of our preconceptions (Luke 6:17, 20-26)� Indeed, He declares blessed the poor, the hungry, the weeping, and the hated – for these are the children of God who know that they are in need of the Redeemer, Jesus Christ� These children are blessed because their hearts cry out in longing and expectation for what can only be satisfied by God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit� Conversely, the rich, the self-satisfied, complacent, and the superficially popular are those whose hearts turn away from the Lord by indulging in finite things, indulging in alluring things insufficient to the heart� Blessed are they who trust not in themselves, but trust in the Lord by refusing to become discouraged by their own fragility, limitation, and need� God calls me blessed when I hope not in myself, but in Him, in the Lord� This hope in God is, in fact, an indisputable sign that Jesus Christ has been crucified and is risen from the dead�

Christians, disciples of Jesus Christ, have their hope in God (Father Francis Fernandez, In Conversation with God)� As Christians, Catholic and protestant, we know and accept our own weakness and do not depend inordinately on our own resources� We know that in any undertaking we must use all the human means open to us, but that above all we must rely on God’s grace, His strength, and that we must turn to Him in prayer� This takes humility, which is foundational to our relationship with God� Humility helps us to know and accept joyfully that everything good that we have we have received from God� Humility is not a matter of despising ourselves, because God does not despise us, the work of His hands� Simply put, humility consists in getting the right order of Jesus, Others, Yourself – “forgetting” ourselves and sincerely thinking about others� Such interior simplicity leads us to be aware that we are children of God� Saint Josemaría Escrivá has stated: “At the very moment when everything seems to be collapsing before our eyes, we realize that quite the opposite is the case, ‘for You, Lord, are my strength’ (Psalm 42:2)� If God is dwelling in our soul, everything else, no matter how important it may seem, is accidental and transitory, whereas we, in God, stand permanent and firm” (Friends of God, #42)� In the midst of our frailty, in whatever form our weakness presents itself, we turn by God’s grace to His mercy, and we take our stand together for life, in faith, hope and love, in God’s infinite, indestructible strength and firmness, His infinite mercy and love�

With peace and prayers in Christ,Fr. William

OFFICE HOURS:Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays:

9 am to 5 pmThursdays & Fridays:

9 am to 2 pm

ST. CLEMENT MEN’S GROUPAll men of our St� Clement Parish (18 and over) are invited to attend St� Clement Men’s

Group sessions� We will continue the series by Fr� Larry Richards, “Knowing Jesus and His Church�” These sessions will run now to March 31st on Sunday evenings� Doors open at 7 pm, with presentation beginning at 7:15 pm in the Dining Hall�

The “Prayer for a New Bishop” prayer cards are available at various entrances of the church� Please pray daily for the man that will be chosen as the next Shepherd and Bishop of the Diocese of Madison, and for our diocese in this time of waiting�

LADIES: DO YOU NEED A DAY OUT?Holy Ghost - Immaculate Conception Parishes are hosting…

A Day of Reflection for Women: Mary our Refuge, Mary our Strength ©Saturday, March 23rd, 2019 • 9:30 a�m�- 4:00 p�m�

Immaculate Conception Parish, Kieler, WIFeaturing guest speaker: Shannon K� Evans wife, mother, author, and writer� For more information and to register contact Angie Snyder 608-732-6329, kielersnyder@gmail�com

THIS WEEK AT ST. CLEMENTSunday, February 17 � � 7 pm, St� Clement Men’s Group Session,

Dining Hall

Wednesday, February 20� � � � � 9:30 am, Mass at Orchard Manor � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 10:30 am, Mass at Atrium Post Acute Care � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �Noon, Finance Council Meeting � � � � RE classes; Grades K-6 (6-7 pm); Grades 7-9 (7-8:30 pm)

Friday, February 22� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8:15 am, All School Mass

Saturday, February 23 � � 9 to Noon, First Reconciliation Retreat, Dining Hall

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE: FEBRUARY 23 & 24

5 PM Lectors: Bill Manthe & Tom Schaefer5 PM Servers: Haley, Caden & Tyler Timmerman7:30 AM Lector: Jan Block7:30 AM Servers: Sam & Grace Schaffer9:30 AM Lectors: Kathy Larsen & Josh Jensen9:30 AM Servers: Jeremiah, Michael & Trinity Ihm

CELEBRATION OF GIVING DINNER AUCTIONSaint Clement School’s 4th Annual Celebration of Giving

Dinner Auction is right around the corner� This year’s dinner auction will be held on Saturday, April 6th and we are looking for a few more raffle items for the auction� If you have any items that you would like to donate, please reach out to one of the auction committee members listed below as soon as possible�

Jessica Hermsen (jessicadavid@tds�net, 563-599-3782)

Nikki Nemitz (988-6365)

Debra Reukauf (packergal@tds�net, 732-2026)

Becky Stader (mbstader@gmail�com, 732-8353)

Examples of possible donation items include, but are not limited to: vacation rentals, concert tickets, sporting events, and themed gift baskets (coffee basket, rainy day basket, lottery card basket, etc�)� Thank you for your continued support of our wonderful parish school!!!

SAINT CLEMENT SCHOOL

ADULT EDUCATION OFFERINGOn Wednesday, February 20, we’ll be viewing the video, “An

Ordinary Martyr,” which we missed last week due to the weather� On Wednesday, February 27, we will be watching a video on the life of St� Augustine� Part of the Pivotal Players series by Bishop Robert Barron, “St Augustine: The Teacher” looks at two of his writings, namely The Confessions and The City of God. We will gather in the parish office meeting room at 9:00 AM, with sessions lasting about an hour and a half� Everyone is welcome� Please contact Bill Manthe at the parish office if you have any questions�

PLEASE NOTE!Please look for your year-end envelope on the tables by the Holy

Water Font, as every registered family will receive one� Please only take your family’s envelope� However, we would appreciate your assistance in spreading the word so that your family, friends and neighbors pick up their envelope and reduce our cost to mail them� Contact Katie at the parish office (723-4990) if your envelope is missing, you would like a detailed statement or you have any questions�

PRAY TO END ABORTION!Please join Judy and Bill Seyer Wednesday nights 6:00 PM to

6:45 PM in the Our Lady of Fatima Chapel to pray for an end to abortion, and for healing for all those affected by it� The power of prayer and grace of God can overcome the evil of abortion and the pervading culture of death in our world, as well as God’s divine healing and hope� The recent laws passed by states like New York that allow the killing of children up to the moment of birth, and even after birth, have been very difficult to understand and comprehend� Let us lift our hearts and our prayers to God for an end to this evil, offer reparation for these sins, and ask the Lord to heal those who have been wounded by abortion� Bring your family and your friends� This evening of prayer will be offered every Wednesday, 6:00 – 6:45 PM, in the Fatima Chapel�

IN MEMORIAMPlease remember in your prayers two outstanding men of our

parish who died recently� Joe Friederick died on February 2 at the age of 87, and his funeral Mass was offered on February 9� Joe was a man of the land, finding his calling as a farmer, working the fields and tending the cattle� Along with his wife Mary and his family, Joe’s work ethic on the farm brought them much recognition over the years� Joe’s biggest accomplishment was that of his family� He married Mary Abing in 1955, and together they raised five children – David, Keith, Jim, Bruce and Andrea� Joe adored his children and their spouses, his grandchildren and great-grandkids� Joe was one of the most generous and humblest of men, never drawing attention to himself, but always seeking to serve and help others� Joe beautifully served his family, our nation, our community and our parish� Joe was a true gentleman who will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him�

John Walker died on February 6 and his funeral Mass was offered on February 11� John was 88� John also found his calling very early in life, quickly learning the trade of his father, a clothing businessman� John excelled in his work, and people from around the tri-state area came to his store because of the excellent quality and customer service they received� John also had a great team with him – his dear wife Mary Lou and his children – Jeff, David, Mike, Steve, Sharon and Tom� They and his family, his daughters-in-law and son-in-law, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, were all so dear to his heart� Together they created many memories at home, at work, at their cabin and in Florida� John also served our parish, our country and our community in countless ways�

May Joe and John hear the words of Jesus to them, “Well done, My good and faithful servants…Come share Your Master’s joy!” (Mt 25:21)� And may God’s consolation and comfort be with their families and friends in this time of sorrow�

“Eternal rest grant unto Joe and John, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. May their souls, and the souls of all the

faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.”

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