Saint Florian Staffed by the Discalced Carmelite Friars

MASSES Saturday (Anticipated) ...................... 4:00 pm

Sunday .............................................. 8:00 am

Monday through Friday .................... 5:00 pm (celebrated in Our Lady’s Chapel)

Evening before Holy Day (Anticipated) ...................................................... 7:00 pm (celebrated in the Main Church - no 5:00 pm Mass)

Holy Day .......................................... 8:00 am (celebrated in the Main Church - no 5:00 pm Mass)

CONFESSIONS Saturdays .......................................... 2:30 - 3:30 pm (or upon request at the parish office)

FOOD PANTRY 3rd Monday of each month ................ 5:00 - 6:00 pm (in Carmel Hall)

HELPING HANDS Outreach for the elderly and the homebound. Elaine Croft....................................... 615-7124

MARY QUEEN OF SAINTS CATHOLIC ACADEMY (Our Parish Cluster School)

1435 South 92 Street • West Allis, WI 53214 476-0751

PARISH STAFF Administrator: Fr. Fred Alexander, O.C.D. 383-3565, ext. 2 Email .............pastor@stflorian.org Secretary: Jacqueline Wick Maintenance: Joseph Rivest

ST. FLORIAN PARISH OFFICE 1210 South 45 Street

Phone .................................................. 383-3565, ext. 0 Fax ...................................................... 383-2708 Email ................ stflorian@archmil.org Website .................. www.stflorian.org

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Parish Office is Closed on Fridays

PASTORAL COUNCIL Chairperson: Kate Klister .................. 350-9217 Vice Chair: Sue Jens .......................... 328-4042 Trustee: Russell Miller ...................... 671-2385 Trustee: Sandy Kania ......................... 672-0364

MUSIC DIRECTORS Joseph Carpenter - 4:00 p.m. Sat. choir…..430-3425 Diane Bersch - 8:00 a.m. Sun. choir……...541-8109

CHRISTIAN FORMATION OFFICE Within St. Rita Parish, 2318 South 61 Street , West Allis, WI 53219 High School/Confirmation Program RCIA-Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults RCIC-Rite of Christian Initiation of Children Contact the DRE - Director of Religious Education, Barbara Krieger..................................... 541-7515, ext. 39

SACRAMENTS Baptism Parish registration and parental instruction required. Please contact the parish office.

Marriage Please arrange for a date and instructions at least six months in advance at the parish office. Parish registration is required.

Anointing of the Sick

PARISH MEMBERSHIP Each family or single adult 18 years old or older

living at home or alone is invited and expected to be registered in our parish family at the parish office.

Please call the parish office to register.

“Please Remember St. Florian Parish in your Will.”

1233 South 45 Street, West Milwaukee, WI 53214-3615

September 15, 2019 ~ Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

“'Rejoice with me because I have found my lost sheep.' I tell you, in just the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-

nine righteous people who have no need of repentance.”

~ Luke 15:6c-7

Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Florian Parish - September 15, 2019

Sat., September 14 - Anticipated 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

4:00 pm † Marty Palm

Sun., September 15 - Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Parishioners at St. Florian

Mon., September 16 - SS. Cornelius, Pope & Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs

5:00 pm † Robert Satorius

Tues., September 17 - Weekday

5:00 pm † Lisa Pranghofer

Wed., September 18 - Weekday

5:00 pm † For Souls in Purgatory

Thurs., September 19 - Weekday

5:00 pm The Parishioners

Fri., September 20 - SS. Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, Priest, and

Paul Chŏng Ha-sang, and Companians, Martyrs 5:00 pm Vocations

Sat., September 21 - Anticipated 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

4:00 pm † Justin & Alice Cesar

Sun., September 22 - Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am † Fr. Timothy McGough

September 14

through

September 22

CARMELITE QUOTE

“O Lord, my God, who will seek You with simple

and pure love and not find You

are all he desires. . .”

~ St. John of the Cross

ETERNAL FLAME

Sun: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14/Ps 51 3-4, 12-13, 17, 19 [Lk 15:18]/ 1 Tm 1:12-17/Lk 15:1-32 or 15:1-10 Mon: 1 Tm 2:1-8/Ps 28:2, 7, 8-9 [6]/Lk 7:1-10 Tues: 1 Tm 3:1-13/Ps 101:1b-2ab, 2cd-3ab, 5, 6 [2]/ Lk 7:11-17 Wed: 1 Tm 3:14-16/Ps 111:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [2]/Lk 7:31-35 Thurs: 1 Tm 4:12-16/Ps 111:7-8, 9, 10 [2]/Lk 7:36-50 Fri: 1 Tm 6:2c-12/Ps 49:6-7, 8-10, 17-18, 19-20/Lk 8:1-3 Sat: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [5]/Mt 9:9-13 Next Sun: Am 8:4-7/Ps 113:1-2, 4-6, 7-8 [cf. 1a, 7b]/ 1 Tm 2:1-8/Lk 16:1-13 or 16:10-13

GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE

"Tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to listen to Jesus, but the Pharisees and scribes began to complain?" In this Sunday's Gospel, we learn the context for the forthcoming parables about the lost and found. A great mixed crowd surrounds Jesus. The religious elite are present, along with all manner of local lowlifes. The Pharisees seem a bit upset that this wasn't the lecture series they were hoping for. Why would Jesus welcome sinners? Jesus responds as if it's the most obvious thing in the world. "Rejoice with me because I have found my lost

sheep . . . rejoice because I have found the coin that I lost ? let us celebrate with a feast, because this son of mine . . . was lost, and has been found!" Each of the parables features a dramatic example. Of 99 sheep, one has gone astray. Of 10 coins, one has gone missing. The welcomed son has previously been a covetous scoundrel. Jesus' point to the Pharisees is clear. If the Gospel really is "good news," if our faith really has the power to save, why wouldn't we want everyone drawing near? Why wouldn't we do everything in our power to eke out that possibility for every single person, no matter where they have

wandered? After all, if this message is not of value to everyone, why is it of value to anyone? Our Christian faith is not a matter of rule adherence for the perfectionist elite. In our own ways, each of us is the lost sheep, the prodigal son. There is no one who "has no need of repentance." The Church is a mixed crowd. And we are mixed people. And the Gospel has good news for each of us today! There is no one Jesus doesn't go after, no one he does not catch sight of "while . . . still a long way off," no one to whom he does not run to embrace and welcome home.

Readings for the week of September 15, 2019

CALENDAR RAFFLE WINNER

September 10, 2019

$25 - Emily McFarland

September 14 - September 20

In loving memory of:

† Pat Roffers

We all struggle with worshipping things that are not God. These are things that we place in our lives and reverence more than God himself. Things such as our self-image, power, status, possessions, securities, and even ideologies can be allowed

to make great claims on us. Sometimes, who "god" is for us is what we make this "god" out to be. Our self-constructed gods serve little purpose, other than placating us and making us feel better about ourselves and our world.

This is not the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, nor the God whom Jesus called Father. The true God challenges us out of our comfort zones and pushes us to discover our potential.

But, He does so patiently and with great love. He knows how fickle we can be and is always eager to welcome us home.

LIVE THE LITURGY - INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK

CATHOLIC QUOTE

God creates out of nothing.

Wonderful you say.

Yes, to be sure, but He does what is still more wonderful:

He makes saints out of sinners.

~ Soren Kierkegaard

Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Florian Parish - September 15, 2019

Patricia Balistrieri Michael &

Catherine Becker Elaine Croft

Gregg & Susan Dufek

Janeen Enriquez Steven Feuling

Kathy Grabowski

Helen Guszkowski Arlene Horton Judy Johnson

Ed Keever Ruth Kressl

Mary Longrie Helen Markowski Bernie & James

McGivern

Betty Michalowski Candy Netterfield

family Mary Priewe

Clara Satorius Carolyn Toby Edie Wurcer

Gloria Zelazek Bernie Zimney

In September,

Please Pray For . . .

EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP - RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS

Saturday, September 14 12-4 pm ............ Secular Carmelites in Carmel Hall 2:00 pm ............ Bell Choir in Carmel Hall 2:30-3:30 pm .... Confessions 3:00 pm ............ Celebration Choir in Fellowship Room 4:00 pm ............ Mass in Church

Sunday, September 15 8:00 am ............ Mass in Church 9:00 am ............ Christian Women/Holy Name Society Breakfast & Meeting in Carmel Hall

Monday, September 16 1:00 pm ............ Staff Meeting in Parish Office 4:30 pm ............ SVdP Set Up in Carmel Hall 5:00-6:00 pm .... SVdP Food Pantry in Carmel Hall 5:00 pm ............ Mass in Our Lady’s Chapel

Tuesday, September 17 5:00 pm ............ Mass in Our Lady’s Chapel

Wednesday, September 18 11:00 am .......... Jubilation Choir in Fellowship Room 11:45 am .......... Cristo Rey School Mass in Church 12:30 pm .......... Divine Mercy Group in Fellowship Room 5:00 pm ............ Mass in Our Lady’s Chapel Thursday, September 19 5:00 pm ............ Mass in Our Lady’s Chapel 7:00 pm ............ Dartball in Carmel Hall

Friday, September 20 5:00 pm……… Mass in Our Lady’s Chapel

Saturday, September 21 2:00 pm ............ Bell Choir in Carmel Hall 2:30-3:30 pm .... Confessions 3:00 pm ............ Celebration Choir in Fellowship Room 4:00 pm ............ Mass in Church w/Anniversary Blessings 5:00 pm ............ Volunteer Appreciation Dinner in Cafeteria

Sunday, September 22 8:00 am ............ Mass in Church w/Anniversary Blessings

CHANGE TO RCIA SCHEDULE!!!!

Last chance to register for K4 - grade 8 is Sunday, September 15th. Parent and student orientation for K4 - grade 8 is Sunday, September 15th at 9:00 a.m. in Arnold Hall. Registration materials will be available at the Orientation for any

family still needing to register. Classes for K4 – grade 8 begin Sunday, September 22nd at 9:00 a.m. Orientation for high school classes, as well as last chance to register, is Sunday, September 29th at 9:00 a.m. in Arnold Hall.

Any questions before that, please call the parish office at 414-541-7515.

Due to some scheduling conflicts with those who have already expressed an interest in participating in the RCIA

process, please note, we have moved the sessions from Thursday evenings, to SUNDAY MORNINGS at 9:00 a.m.!

We will still meet two times a month. So if this works better for you, and you would now like to join us, please

give me call. We will begin Sunday, October 6th. As our little ones and not so little ones head back to school,

let's keep them in our prayers, and remember to share an encouraging word with them often.

~ Barbara Kreiger, D.R.E. QUAD PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Patience in All Things by Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS — St. Francis De Sales said, "Have patience with all things, but, first of all with yourself." Life has a way of knocking us down or off the path we are traveling. If it is a path that God has

called us to, then it will be easier to get back to the journey, but nevertheless, it is difficult. The hardest thing to bear is that too often what we blame on life is really about our own choices or shortcomings. The refrain of many a blues singer sounds

something like, "Nobody to blame but me!" What is the Good News? God's patience is far superior to our own. We do need to follow the words above and cultivate in ourselves a greater sense of patience in all things. However, we should take great comfort in knowing that God's patience

will always be there as we struggle to grow and advance in our life as a disciple. You're trying to live a stewardship way of life but keep falling onto the side of the road? God wants you to reach Him on

the road but will wait for you. You want to be holier and more committed to your faith? God will take what you give Him. The danger is when you lose your patience and stop moving toward Him. You decide that it doesn't really matter and

that what you can offer God doesn't amount to anything of worth. We must never cease our journey. You and I may get fed up, but our God never will.

Before he was a follower of Jesus,

Matthew had a more notorious profession: tax collector. To support their empire, the Romans taxed those they had con-

quered. They recruited locals for this unpleasant task. The tax collectors weren't paid well and were notorious for over-

charging their fellow countrymen and skimming off the top. Let's just say Matthew would not have been voted "Most Reli-gious" in his graduating class! But Jesus sees Matthew's heart and calls him anyway. No matter our profession, we are called to act with Christian virtues of justice and charity. Our work-

place can be the place where we encounter God in our cowork-ers and customers. It can be the place where we can show the

love of Christ to those we meet. St. Matthew, pray for us!

ST. MATTHEW, THE APOSTLE

COMMUNITY AREA ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHRISTIAN WOMEN/HOLY NAME SOCIETY

The Christian Women/Holy Name Society will hold their first breakfast meeting of the season

this Sunday, September 15 after the 8:00 a.m. Mass in Carmel Hall.

Everyone is welcome to join us for breakfast. Our meeting will follow the breakfast.

New officers will be elected at this meeting.

New Horizons Weekend of Healing for those Separated or Divorced Friday-Sunday, September 27-29

Schoenstatt Retreat Center, W284 N698 Cherry Lane, Waukesha

This healing weekend is designed to help each participant embark upon a new phase of life. It is an opportunity for

divorced persons to pause and examine their lives —- their strong points and weaknesses, their hurts, disappointments, joys and frustrations. It is a weekend of involvement. The

cost of $150.00 includes five meals and lodging for the entire weekend (financial assistance available).

Registration deadline is Wednesday, September 18. For more information or a registration form, please call the

Office for Marriage and Family Life at 414-758-2215 or visit: http://www.johnpaul2center.org/Nazareth—Project/

Separated-and-Divorced.htm

Pro-Life Picnic in the Park Sunday, September 15, 2:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Hawthorn Glen Park, 1130 North 60 Street

Join us for a family-friendly potluck picnic in the park. A round table discussion with local pregnancy center

leaders about how pro-lifers are not just “pro-birth”. Free s’mores and a bonfire. A fun time learning and socializing

with other pro-lifers! For more details, visit www.facebook.com/BrewCityRightToLife

or email BrewCityRTL@gmail.com

Autumn Day of Prayer Wednesday, September 18, 9:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Redemptorist Retreat Center, 1800 North Timber Trail Lane, Oconomowoc

As the season slowly changes from summer to autumn, we reflect on the changes in our lives. This day of prayer is not a silent retreat. It begins with refreshments, followed

by a conference, the sacrament of Reconciliation, and time for silent reflection. After lunch, we will pray the Rosary together and close with the celebration of the Eucharist.

Cost is $30 and includes materials and lunch. Pre-registration is advised; but walk-ins are most welcome.

To register, please call 1-262-567-6900.

Palačinka Breakfast Sunday, September 22, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Sacred Heart Parish, 917 North 49 Street

A la carte serving. All are welcome to enjoy this traditional breakfast. Offerings will include: Palačinka with jam,

plain or baked with cheese, žganci, breakfast sausage links, and sauerkraut. Available beverages: coffee, milk, and orange juice. A most satisfying and appetite pleasing

breakfast is guaranteed. Invite your family and friends to share your enjoyment. For addition information, please see

the website: https://www.sacredheartmilwaukee.org

The Pallium Lecture Thursday, September 19, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m Mount Mary University, Bergstrom Hall, 2900 North Menomonee River Parkway

Visitor parking in Lot B accessed from N. 92 St.

A presentation selected by Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki, is an annual opportunity for the faithful to learn from

national and international experts on a variety of topics that are pertinent to Catholic life in today’s world. This year, a

vision for the ministry of Catholic education will be presented by The Most Reverend Gerald Kicanas.

Responding to his remarks will be Kathleen Cepelka, Ph.D., William Henk, Ed.D., and Jose Vasquez, MS.

The evening is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee with the support of The Lynde and Harry Bradley

Foundation. It is free and open to the public. Reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks (optional)

begins at 5:30 p.m. and the lecture, discussion, and Q&A begins at 6:30 p.m. To register, please visit: https://archmil.regfox.com/

pallium-lecture-2019?utm_campaign=website&utm_source=sendgrid&utm_medi

um=email

230+ Artisans, Craft Makers, Creators and Designers presenting their work in a natural setting on the grounds

Food Booths Beverage Booths

Parish Pantry Booth

Entertainment Silent Auction

Door Prizes from Fair Entries

With grateful praise and sincere appreciation,

I THANK YOU for your current and past service on our various

Councils, Committees, Fund-Raising Projects, especially our

Liturgical Volunteers and those listed below.

A dinner in your honor will be celebrated on

Saturday, September 21

in the Cristo Rey High School Cafeteria.

Come and enjoy food, drink, and fellowship.

Hors d’oeuvres will begin at 5:00 p.m.

with Dinner at 6:00 p.m., followed by socializing.

If you plan to attend, please R.S.V.P.

to Jacqueline at the Parish Office

no later than tomorrow,

Monday, September 16

at (414) 383-3565, extension 0.

I hope to see you there!

Fr. Fred, O.C.D.

Celebration, Jubilation and Bell Choirs

Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers

Lectors

Ushers

Greeters

Acolytes (Altar Servers)

Sacristan

Pastoral Council

Finance Council

Christian Formation Committee

Communications Committee (The Flame)

Human Concerns Committee

Prayer & Worship Committee

Christian Women/Holy Name Society

SVdP Conference (Food Pantry)

MQSCA Liaison

Building and Grounds Committee

Environment Committee — (Church Decorators and

Launderer of Liturgical Linens)

Money Counters and Deposit Runners

Casino Nite Planning Committee & Workers

Fish Fry & Chicken Dinner Workers

Fish Fry Veggie Ladies

Dessert Bakers

Card Social Workers

Breakfasts with Santa & the Easter Bunny Workers

Scrip Volunteers

Helping Hands

Parish Office and Bulk Mailing Helpers

Cristo Rey Staff

Date:

Time:

St. Florian Card Social

St. Florian/Cristo Rey School Cafeteria (elevator available) 1215 South 45 Street

Time: 6:00 - 11:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner served at 7:30 p.m.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FISH FRY 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 4, 2019 Friday, November 1, 2019 Friday, December 6, 2019 Adults, $12.00 / Children, ages 3-10, $7.50 ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT CHICKEN DINNER Saturday, November 2, 2019 ~ 3:30 - 7:00 p.m. Adults, $10.00 / Children, ages 3-10, $6.00 Holiday Basket Raffles & Bake Sale

Next Card Social: Friday, October 25

Play your cards right

and join us at the next

CARD SOCIAL!

FRIDAY, SEPT. 27

Playing Cards

Great Conversation

Raffle

Homemade Meal

For a $13 donation,

enjoy FREE Beer,

Soda, Coffee and

MORE!

Opportunities for 7 Days of Service September 22-29, 2019

Seven Days of Service, which is part of the archdiocesan 175th

anniversary observance, will be an opportunity to highlight and invite people

to the witness of service in our communites.

St. Florian’s planned opportunity is partaking in the St. Vincent de Paul

Friends of the Poor ® Walk at Scout Lake Park in Greendale.

Register by clicking here if you would like to join us or go to https://www.brownpapertickets.com/

event/4219526