We thank Dennis & Sue Welsh for sponsoring the lighting of the rose window in St. Philip Church for the month of August. Thank you Dennis & Sue. From the pastoy's desk. . . Congratulations to Deacon Pat Jozefowicz on the tenth anniversary of his ordination. The Diocese of Madison has prepared and ordained only one class for the ministry of deacon. Deacon Pat has served in parishes in Bloomington, Fennimore and Montfort. He preaches, visits shut-ins, is available to celebrate baptisms, weddings and at wakes, funerals and grave side services. We are blessed with his ministry in the Church at our parishes. Last weekend, the 9:00 mass was without an organist. Thank you to Andrea Washa and Jane Tarrell for leading the music. I thought the congregational participation was greater than usual. Sometimes when we are challenged, we respond above the norm. You recognized the lack of a keyboard meant that voices would have to step up if we were to give praise to God in song. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOUI Music and song are an important element of our worship and giving our best to God is essential. Keep up the good work. Open your hymnals and lift your voice to God in return for the many blessings we receive each week. Congratulations Congratulations and best wishes to Bridget Anderson and Tim Krupa who were married here this past weekend. May God bless your lives with a love that grows stronger and deeper with every passing year. Mobile Food Pantry The Mobile Food Pantry will be here this Monday evening at 4:30 p.m. for the public. Volunteers should report at 3:15 p.m. We are collecting body wash (16-18 oz.) or bath bars (4 oz.) for the clients this month. No Novena There will be no Novena this week on Tuesday evening because of Vacation Bible School going on. Don't forget everyone is invited to the closing program on Thursday evening at 8:00 p.m. Rolls to Go - Bakers needed Can you help bake sweet rolls for the Rolls to Go on Saturday, August gth? We have a very simple recipe and we also provide the containers for the rolls. Give us a call if you can help out or have any questions. "Be kind whenever ffi:?hjt is always possible." Ss. July 29, "''" FWryM-a ? Polhq Mqr Sun. October 5th, 2Ot4 Music provided b,y,the ...:::::::::.:": Ggiman Band t'' Vacation Bible School Anthony & Philip Church 30 & 31 O 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. lnvite to Closing Program This week our children will be meeting for Vacation Bible School. All parents, grandparents, relatives, as well as, parish members are invited to a closing program on Thursday, July 31 at 8:00 p.m. Come hear and see what we did at VBS this week. What's'goin$ on? From the Pastor's desk: I would like to offer two web sites for Catholic background on the topic of immigration and unaccompanied minors. The US Conference of Catholic Bishops web site, usccb.org, currently has a cover article on unaccompanied child refugees. lf you click on this story it will take you to a page from Migration and Refugee Services (MRS). This is an office of the Catholic Bishops. lf the cover page article is taken down, scroll to the bottom and find Migration and Refugee Services. On the MRS page you will find a list of "How You Can Help." The last item will allow you to connect with justiceforimmigrants.org also an ongoing effort of the US Bishops. This site now has many specific items on unaccompanied children. Under resources in the right hand column is "Catholic Church's position on immigration reform." This is an excellent summary on immigration from our US Bishops. Also this week, read the CH article by John Huebscher: Children ot borders provide opportunity for pro-life witness. These are challenging issues. The Catholic Church has been involved and offers us guidance in both the moral content of the immigration issue as well as technical information regarding policy and options on how to respond as a follower of Christ. Holy Day The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is this Friday. We will celebrate Mass here on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. for this holyday. There will not be Mass on Thursday morning at 7:30 a.m. St. Thomas, Montfort will have Mass on Friday morning at 7:45 a'm. ffis-u::::..::.i\n$tts::.:.=::liiii!!iiiiji1jllr]]:N,!:\'::::;::rw/:r1r)-:.iNBr\:\:::;:;:lj.1.BY,'::: Offeftory lncom ' risCilYeir July 1, 2a14 - June 30, 2015 Tota I I nco me Bud geted fo r Yea r:...... :..S'f f Z0OO.OO Total'lncome euUgeteU to Date.......,..S 13,750.00 Total Actua! lncome Year to Date'..... $ 13,739186 ' 'r" ,"' fhdn'k.yau for shoring'your Qifts. + 1l ,ri Vr.. ,:t; 't1 I -lii $fniiii\::::;.::::ffi Organist's Meeting There will be an organist's meeting on Thursday, August l-4 at 2:00 p.m. in the meeting room. Church Dinner St. John Nepomuc Church, Castle Rock Ridge will host their annual Chicken Noodle Soup, Chicken, and Ham Dinner on Sunday, August 1-7, serving from 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 P.m. The Family Promise Meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Rolling Hills Church, 200 N. Court St., Platteville on Tuesday, August L2th. Vacation Bible School Hishlights fi tit-\::t:::::::::::::i:::ij:jjMr:lii.a:::::limii/l: L\: ;i ek= The ladies residing at Upland Point Corporation (formerly Pine Lawn Nursing Home) here in Highland made homemade sweet rolls for Rolls to Go this weekend. We were pleasantly surprised when they called and wanted to do this for the parish. Awesome! Thank you ladies. Linda Johnson the day lead commented that she is ever so grateful for the help she and her staff receive on the weekend Setting the residents from the van to the church pew for Mass. Thonk you ushers & other volunteers. isiri;irr:j:rii,i$.::::::::i;d//.:r . ::::a::ttti.iitwt tt!:. :.:;;i:ztwl: ::iii i:::i7ir6\\!\:: Vacation Bible SchoolThank you! A huge THANK YOU to all who helped make Son World Adventure ParkYacation Bible School a success. Everyone had a wonderful time discovering important choices we all must make: Choose to BELIEVE that Jesus is God's promised Savior, Choose to ACT and care for others, Choose FORGIVENESS from Jesus, Choose to OBEY Jesus even when it's hard and Choose JESUS as our guide and source of wisdom ! They had a great time with lively songs, creative crafts, exciting games, Bible stories and tasty snacks. Thank you to Becky Pink for leading our VBS this year. She put in many, many hours organizing the program, choosing the crafts, getting supplies, decorating the gathering space, leading the students in the opening and closing sessions, and making sure Site Leaders had what they needed each day. Thank you to Highland School for allowing her to use this activity for her Senior Project. She did an awesome job! Thanks to the Adult Site Leaders- Renee Bergeron, Ginger Halverson, Peg McCarthy & Jen Tarrell. Thanks to our Young Adult Helpers-Jadyn Halverson, Owyn Halverson, Donald Laufenberg, Lauren Linscheid, Megan Mueller, Grace Pustina & Sage Shemak. Thanks to all who prayed for us and thanks to all who came on Thursday to hear about our week and listen to the kids sing their songs. Each one of you helped make our program complete! See the parish website for pictures. \ \ I I l1 'l,ll :ffiffip*ffiYHffi In latest interview, Pope Francis reveals top 10 secrets to happiness VATICAN CITY Slowing down, being generous and fighting for peace are part of Pope Francis' secret recipe for happiness. ln an interview published Sunday in part in the Argentine weekly Viva, the pope listed his Top 10 tips for bringing greater joy to one's life: L. "Live and let live." Everyone should be guided by this principle, he said, which has a similar expression in Rome with the saying, "Move forward and let others do the same." 2. "Be giving of yourself to others." People need to be open and generous toward others, he said, because "if you withdraw into yourself, you run the risk of becoming egocentric. And stagnant water becomes putrid." (To be continued next week) ,Ljturgica| M.,i try Sched-0le Y New.server MINISTRY 4:30 p.m. Saturday - August 9,2014 9:00 a.m. Sunday - August 10, 2014 Lectors Karen Dax JJ Linscheid Blake Bomkamp Kevin Schoenmann Cantors Carol Kreul Andrea Washa Servers Donald Laufenberg John Ross & Snencer Linscheid Brenna Bomkamp Lauren Linscheid Hannah McCarthv Weekday Servers at7:30 a.m. Tues. & Thurs. - *Simon McCarthy & Hannah McCarthy Greeters Judy Laufenberg Beth Skala Steve & Renee' Linscheid Family Gift Bearers Helen Laufenberg Gil Michek Dannv Lettman Wilson Winkers Jim & Cindy Drury Family Eucharistic Ministers Body of Christ Linda Hebgen Nancy Frost Wilson Winkers Nancy Gundlach Body of Christ Renee'Linscheid Mike Dreischmeier Al McCarthy Glen Gard Diane Mensch Ushers Roger Dax Wilson Winkers John Tarrell Usher needed Tim Bomkamp Jerry Menke Al McCarthv Jon Wineski Paired building elements at particular places: At the Statue of Liberty; Sign on benches: "Your Tired"; sign on trash cans: "Your Wretched Refuse." The washington Post We enjoy having the Confirmation Candidates help out in the various liturgical ministry roles. Thank you candidates. Religious Education Notes Delores Eggers, Coordinator 929-77 Ot degse rs@ce nturvlin k. net Public School begins-drive safe We pray for a productive and safe year for the children and teachers of our communities. Drivers are asked to be extra cautious as the kids start back to school. They will be sharing the road with the buses, student drivers, and many children crossing streets. Welcome to new families We welcome new families to our parish. lf you are new to our parish, please be sure to take a few moments to Vocation Bible School fun! register your family at the Parish Office or call us at 929- 7490. We are in the process of making lists of students in each class and families involved in Religious Education. We don't want to miss anyonel Help needed Our Religious Education classes begin the last Wednesday of September. Before we gather the students, we need to gather a list of people who are willing to serve in our program. There are many areas that need volunteers. lf you are willing to help, especially a RE teacher, please contact Delores as soon as possible. We enjoy having the Confirmation Candidates help out in the various liturgical ministry roles. Thank you candidates. Litur"gical:fi i n i stry Schid u l x New servei MINISTRY 4:30 p.m. Saturday - August 30,2014 9:00 a.m. Sunday - August 31,2014 Lectors Kate Adametz- Jenkins Reader needed Lynn Michek Reader needed Cantors Mary Kay McCarthy Andrea Washa Servers Katelyn Esser Weston Frost Mackenzie Drurv Brittni Mueller Max Oleson Beckv Pink Weekday Servers at7:30 a.m. Tues. & Thurs. - *Meg Tarrell & Megan Mueller Greeters Gil Michek Wilson Winkers Gerald & Alice Bomkamp Gift Bearers Dennis & Gail Richgels Tom & Lynn Michek Family Eucharistic Ministers Body of Christ Bread Minister needed Breud Minisler needed Br eud. Iwinisler. needed" Body of Christ Bread Minister needed Breud klinister needed Br esd.Minisler.needed. Ushers Ushers needed Ushers needed Ushers needed Ushers needed Steve McGuire Ushers needed Ushers needed Ushers needed iime & tilent signup is the weekend of September 27 /28. This weekend is all about involvement in our parish. fnere ire many different *.W t" pirticipate in parish lii; we anaourage people io iry;omathing new. Wewil]aniweianyquestionsthatyoumayhave , concefffig,-n:y'rninistrV. Please takE the:tl to fill'6ut= the ih a,a'd' . @Ibe a sign-ups-h.:q ncluded in.the .' newsletter coming out September 2Ol2L as well. Hollywood, silent auction, games, raffle, pulltabs & more. *' Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 13 & 14, St. Mary's Fall Festivalwill be celebrated in Bloomington. Road Rally, card tournament & bed races on Saturday. Sunday enjoy a Chicken & Pork Chop dinner, silent auction, games, country store bingo and lots more. *. Saturday, Sept. 20, the Otter Creek Lutheran ELCA (located at 4820 Country Rd P, Highland) will host their AnnualAutumn Auction with dinner served from 1L- 1:00 p.m., auction starts at 1:00 p.m. More snaps from Vacation Bible School Parish events in our area * Sunday, Sept. 7th, Montfort United Methodist Church will host a Pancake Breakfast serving from 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Cost is 58.00. # Sunday, Sept.7th, Sacred Heart Parish, Reedsburg is sponsoring their Fall Festival. Activities begin at 9:00 a.m. Swiss Steak & Ham Dinner is served from l-1-2:00 p.m. * Sunday, Sept. 7th, St. Francis de Sates Parish, Hazel Green, will host their Fall Festival. There is a 10:1"5 a.m. Mass; charcoal grilled chicken dinner is served from 11- 3:00 p.m.; games, cash raffle; variety booth, hamburger/brat stand and beer tent. * wednesday, sept. 10th, the Cobb United Methodist Church is preparing a Chicken BBQ Supper serving from 4:30 p.m. untilgone. Cost: 510.00. Menu: potato salad, coleslaw, rolls, beverage & pie. * Sunday, Sept. 14th, St. Thomas, Montfort is sponsoring their Fall'Festival. Roast Beef & Ham Dinner with all the fixings will be served from L1:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Adults: St0, Children: 54.00. Carry outs are available. Activities include: live auction at L:00 p.m., FAMITY Like branches on a tree we grow in different directions. Yet our roots remain as one. titUf.giCS=l'ilffiStffZ,.5ChedUle, ='''".'*.,Nqwsg rorConfituationCandidatg MINISTRY 4:30 p.m. Saturday - Sept. 13, 2014 9:00 a.m. Sunday - Sept. 14,2014 Lectors Karen Dax JJ Linscheid Blake Bomkamp Kevin Schoenmann Cantors Marv Kay McCarthy Andrea Washa Servers Donald Laufenberg John Ross & Spencer Linscheid Hannah & Simon McCarthy Lauren Linscheid Weekday Servers at7:30 a.m. Tues. only this week - Brenna Bomkamp & Morgan Hach Greeters Dennis & Carolyn Laufenberg Family Mike & Lori Dreischmeier Family Gift Bearers Helen Laufenberg Gil Michek Dannv Lettman Wilson Winkers Steve & Renee' Linscheid Family Eucharistic Ministers Body of Christ Linda Hebgen Nancy Frost Wilson Winkers Nancy Gundlach Body of Christ Renee' Linscheid Mike Dreischmeier AI McCarthy Glen Gard Diane Mensch- Ushers Roger Dax Wilson Winkers John Tarrell Usher needed Tim Bomkamp Jerry Menke AI McCarthv Jon Wineski
