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Ss. Mary and Paul ParishCatholic Center224 Davis Street • Mineral Point, WI 53565Phone & Fax.............................. 608-987-3361E-mail ........................... [email protected] ..............................stmarysstpauls.orgOnline Bulletin ...................parishesonline.com

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St. Philomena ParishParish Office338 Chestnut Street • Belmont, WI 53510Phone .............608-987-2026 or 608-762-5446E-mail .............. [email protected] ...............belmontcatholic.weebly.com

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Ss. Mary and Paul Parish

Mineral Point, Wisconsin

St. PhilomenaParish

Belmont, Wisconsin&

Father Michael Tarigopula, Pastor

NOVEMBER 28, 2021First Sunday of Advent

Holy Sacraments BaptismSaturdays after the 5:00 pm Mass in Mineral Point and Sundays after the 10:30 am Mass in Belmont.Marriages

Reconciliation4:00-4:30 pm every Saturday; 4:30-4:50 pm every Tuesday; 7:00-7:25 am Thursday and Friday in Mineral Point.Wednesdays after the 8:30 am Mass and Sundays after the 10:30 am Mass inBelmont.

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Liturgies of the Week

† Loren Riley

8:00 am † Mike Doney 10:30 am † Max Fink (at St. Philomena, Belmont) Monday, November 29 No Mass today Tuesday, November 30 - St. Andrew 4:00 pm Adoration/Holy Hour for Evangelization 5:15 pm † Ron Murphy Wednesday, December 1 8:30 am † Gerard Wedig (at St. Philomena, Belmont) T 7:30 am † Mary Bossert Friday, December 3 - St. Francis Xavier 7:30 am † Doris Schaaf Saturday

† Helen & Cecil Flanagan & Kaye Walsh

8:00 am † Jim & Ag Knudson 10:30 am † Francis & Bonnie Deutsch (at St. Philomena, Belmont)

First Sunday of Advent Staying awake can often be a challenge, especially when we are ex-hausted. Life’s demands have a way of zapping every last bit of energy out of us. When we are tired it affects us not only physically, but psy-chologically and spiritually as well. All of our senses are dulled and di-minished. We can overlook details, become disinterested, lethargic and apathetic, and detached. Getting sufficient physical rest only helps so much. We need to be rejuvenated, refreshed, and reenergized in other ways. If we are psychologically exhausted, we need to understand what is draining our emotions and taxing our relationships. If we are spiritually tired, we need to find the necessary “shot in the arm” to put us back in touch with God. Unfortunately, exhaustion is seldom limited to just one part of who we are. When we lack energy and zeal it is usually the case that everything suffers. We not only are affected physically, but psychologically and spiritually as well. In short, when we run out of gas the engine stops. And yet, our Lord’s directive is clear, “Be vigilant at all times.” Even Jesus knew what “the anxieties of daily life” can do to us. One day pours into another and time quickly flies by. Any one of us can take a moment and reflect on how many wonderful, creative opportunities we miss because there is always so much “stuff” to do and so little time to do it. Usually these are missed moments of love, and if we are missing love encounters we are also missing God. Sleepwalking through life, we check the boxes next to our list of “must and have to dos” and jus-tify it all by convincing ourselves that tomorrow is another day and there’ll be more time. It may surprise us, but tomorrow is here, and time is running out. While we may like to believe that we have an “eternity” of time to do all those things that require the focus, energy, and desire we do not currently have, we don’t. We’re on a limited ride and time is short. Jesus is also clear on another point. “That day [will] catch you by sur-prise like a trap.” If we are going to be judged on love and so easily justify not having all that much time to do so, then it seems we must shift focus a bit. St. Teresa of Calcutta tells us, “We desire to be able to welcome Jesus at Christmas-time, not in a cold manger of our heart, but in a heart full of love and humility, a heart so pure, so im-maculate, so warm with love for one another.” Getting to this place doesn’t “just happen.” It requires vigilance and discipline both with a knowledge of what is really of importance and what really needs to be the focus of our energy and time. Pray, starting now and not tomor-row, that we can stay alert, be strengthened in our faith, and prepared for whatever will come. Don’t miss another opportunity to love.

QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK First Reading: The prophet Jeremiah speaks of God’s promise to fulfill the covenant made with King David, four hundred years earlier in 1000 B.C. As we enter into the season of Advent, how might you show your fidelity to God? Second Reading: Paul’s prayer for the believers in Thessalonica is to abound in love and strength for one another in preparation for the return of Christ. How do you think communities of faith can support each other during the Advent season? Gospel: In Jesus teaching the disciples about the coming end times and judge-ment day, he warns them not to be too distracted by the stresses and anxieties of daily life. How do you keep focused on your spiritual life amongst the many daily challenges we face?

Commentator/Reader 5:00 pm Jackie Mihelcic & Karen Anderson 8:00 am Mary Graber & Mike Marr 10:30 am Tammy Haag (B) Eucharistic Minister 5:00 pm Trudy Clark 8:00 am Paula Schuette 10:30 am Steve Houtakker (B) Servers 5:00 pm Annabelle & Eleanor Busch 8:00 am Malea Aschliman & Faye Schuette 10:30 am Oliver & Arthur Harcus (B) Ushers 5:00 pm Steve Gorgen, Brian Graber Joe Weier, Kevin Weier 8:00 am Volunteers 10:30 am Dan VanNatta & Mark Haag Greeters 5:00 pm Steve & Denise Gorgen 8:00 am Troy & Teresa Pittz & Eric Offertory Gifts 5:00 pm Flanagan Family 8:00 am Troy & Teresa Pittz & Eric

Mother Teresa Prayer Group If you have a request for prayers either for yourself or for someone else, please call Bea Palzkill at 987-3108 or Mary Graber at 987-3533.

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St. Philomena’s News!Knights of Columbus Christmas PartyThe Knights of Columbus will hold the Senior Citizen Christmas Party at the Community building on December 4, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. We have bingo, drinks and snacks. All attending will receive a Christmas ornament, and lunch will be served at the conclusion. All are welcome!

Belmont/Mineral PointArea Happenings

TEC Retreat Coming to St. Dennis in MadisonMonday, December 27 (noon)- Wednes-day, December 29 (ends 3:30). The best Christmas present that you could ever give to yourself or a loved one!! TEC (Together Encountering Christ) is cen-tered on the Paschal Mystery of Christ. Our forward thinking Bishop Donald Hying has also centered his 'Go Make Disciples' initiative on that same theme. TEC is es-pecially designed to help us grow in our love for Christ and our Holy Catholic Church. It is an amazing experience for the young at heart who are 15 years of age or older. Regardless of your present walk in our Catholic Faith, you will be re-juvenated. This is also a 'shout out' to those of you who have already experi-enced a TEC retreat and would like to help with this one. Fr. Randy Timmerman is the Spiritual Director. Steve Davies is the lay Director and can be reached at 608.220.2088 Or [email protected] . Online or paper applications and more infor-mation about TEC can be found at www.MadisonDiocese.org/TEC or contact-ing Marie Lins at the OEC at 608.821.3135.

Worldwide MarriageEncounterLet us be thankful for our spouse. Deepen your communication, strengthen your re-lationship, rekindle your romance and renew your sacrament by attending the next virtual Worldwide Marriage Encoun-ter Experience on November 13-14 or December 4-5 or an in person Experience on February 18-20, 2022.Visit our website at: alifetimeoflove.org or call (888) 574-5653.

Preparing the MangerWhere do you fall in the “Christmas-songs-in-November” debate — do you like them, tolerate them, or outright hate them? There’s no theologi-cal problem with Christmas songs in November outside of worship, even if it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. But there is a problem with getting so caught up in the baggage of the season — the trimmings, the gifts, the celebrations, all of which are marvelous in their own way — that you for-get to prepare the manger.

Every good Catholic knows that Lent is a penitential season. It’s hard to miss that point — Lent doesn’t even have any fun songs you can groove to on the radio. We are pretty good at recognizing that Lent calls us to examine ourselves. To deny ourselves. To give of ourselves. And most of all, Lent calls us to prepare, as a good steward does, for the return of our master.

It’s harder for us to remember that with Advent, but Advent is just as much of an opportunity for penance, preparation, and reconciliation to God — and just as much reason, too. The very name of the season —“advent” — encourages us to focus on what is coming, not what is al-ready here. Be on guard, the readings tell us today, “so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and (the coming of the Lord) catch you unexpectedly, like a trap.”

So let us not forget — our master’s advent is upon us. And let us ask our-selves: how can we prepare the manger?

NEW High School Faith Formation with the Xavier Mis-sion Team (XMT)We have an exciting new opportunity for high school students to have fun and grow in faith with friends and other teens in the area! Twice a month, starting in November, teens will get an opportunity to experience Camp Gray-style faith formation at St. Joseph in Dodgeville with the Xavier Mission Team (XMT)! XMT is a new group of young people formed by the Diocese of Madison to lead Confirmation Retreats plus these new high school faith formation events. All events take place on Sunday Nights from 6:30-8:00 p.m. See full schedule below:December 5 & 19; January 16 & 30; February 6 & 20; March 6 & 20; April 3; May 1 & 8

Advent & Christmas 2021 Advent Reconciliation Times Saturdays: 4:00-4:30 p.m. (MP) Tuesdays: 4:30-4:55 p.m. (MP) Thursdays & Fridays: 7:00-7:25 a.m. (MP) In Belmont by appointment. Communal Penance Wednesday, December 1 at 7:00 p.m. (MP) Wednesday, December 15 at 7:00 p.m. (Belmont) We will have Fr. Luke Syse from Darlington helping us out for Communal Penance. We encourage everyone, young and old, to receive this Sacrament during Advent, so that Christ may in-deed be born in each of us at Christmas. Immaculate Conception- Holy Day of Obligation Wednesday, December 8: 7:00 a.m.- Liturgy of the Word & Communion (MP) 8:30 a.m.- Mass in Belmont 5:30 p.m.- Mass in Mineral Point (some Religious Ed children in attendance) 7:15 p.m.- Mass in Belmont (for Religious Ed) Festival of Lessons and Carols Wednesday, December 22 at 7:00 p.m. in Church, featuring Ss. Mary & Paul Adult Choir and Parish Lec-tors. (MP) Candlelight Rosary Thursday, December 23 at 7:00 p.m. (MP) Come and pray the Rosary together in church, by the light of the Christmas trees and candles spread throughout church. Let’s have some time for prayer and peace before Christmas begins. Christmas Mass Times -No daily Mass on Friday, December 24 in the morn-ing. Christmas Eve: 4:00 p.m. (MP), 6:00 p.m. (B), 9:00 p.m. (MP) Christmas Day: 9:00 a.m. (MP) The rest of the Christmas season is stunted because Christmas falls on a Saturday. Watch closer to Christ-mas for the Mass times for the rest of the Christmas season.

Collection Counting Team This Sunday, November 28: Troy Pittz & Elaine Busch Next Sunday, December 5: Joe Gevelinger & Marcia Wagner

Memorial Acclamation A Beginning this weekend, we will switch to Memorial Acclamation A (We Proclaim your Death, O Lord, and Profess Your Resurrection, until you come again) on weekends during the Eucharistic Prayer. With the start of Advent, please check the song number board on the right hand side for the acclamations for Missa Em-manuel in the Gather hymnal. Advent Prayer Materials Advent Prayer Materials are available in the back of church. Stock up now before we run out! Also availa-ble are Christmas flower offering envelopes to donate in memory of loved ones. These are due to the offer-tory or Parish Office by Monday, December 20. Gorgen Funeral Home has again donated Parish Cal-endars. Please take as many as you need and give to those who are not at Mass.

If you would like to donate items to residents at Up-land Hills Nursing and Rehab for their Christmas party please drop off any of the following at our parish of-fice by Monday, December 13: Candy (regular and sugar free), word search books, stamps, men's pajam-as, men's' sweatpants, men's' t-shirts (size 2x, 3x and 4x), adult coloring books, crayons/colored pencils, ladies battery operated face shavers, radio/CD player ($20), hair brushes/combs/picks, toothpaste/brushes, women's undershirts (large and XL), socks (black or white), deodorant, Kleenex, nail polish, shampoo, per-fume/cologne, makeup, body wash, lotion, puzzles (110-300 pieces).

Thanks to Scrappin’ With Joni Have you noticed our Advent candles this year? They were created for us by parishioner and paper crafter Joni Martin. Thank you, Joni, for sharing your talents with us! We also thank all of our second grade fami-lies for lighting the candles of the wreath each week of Advent.

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