Message from our Pastor, Father Phil Reifenberg
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Dear Parishioners:
Happy Birthday, Church!!! It’s Pentecost, and the spirit is a-movin’! At both STA and SJB delayed First Communion celebrations are being planned. A graduation ceremony for SJB Eighth Graders in early August is in the process of coming together. Road America is hosting its first public race of the season this weekend, and the brand sparkling-new SJB Concession Stand is [
maybe
] ready for business. And
The Catholic Comeback
goes into full swing at parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Milwaukee this weekend.
CLICK HERE FOR FR. PHIL'S FULL MESSAGE
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The Most Holy Trinity (June 7, 2020) Registration Opens June 2 at Noon
St. John the Baptist is celebrating public Sunday Masses, (including the Saturday Mass of Anticipation). We want you to be comfortable in returning to a safe and stress-free environment, therefore we are requiring advanced registration, with tickets, to attend Mass. Registration opens every Tuesday at noon for the following weekend. Parishioners may register themselves and family members on our
website beginning June 2, or by calling the parish office.
*Weekday Masses are celebrated with fewer than 10 in attendance and no tickets are required. If you wish to attend Mass during the week please contact the parish office at 920-892-4006.
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Those who have a fever or are experiencing flu-like symptoms should not attempt coming to Mass. Moreover, people over the age of 65 and those with compromised auto-immune systems and/or pre-existing health issues that render them more susceptible to infections or respiratory difficulties should consider staying away, as well. The Archbishop has extended his dispensation to all Catholics in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, no matter their age, from the obligation of attending Sunday Mass through Sunday, July 5th.
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PRAYER FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT
Holy Spirit, fan into flame the gifts I received in my Baptism and Confirmation. I want to receive the fire of Your love as Your disciples did at Pentecost. Come with wonder and awe,
with wisdom, understanding, and counsel, with courage and faith in You. Holy Spirit, may my actions witness to Your presence in my life.
Help me to see the ways my strengths can serve others in their weakness. In all my interactions, I want to radiate love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Breathe new life into the world through me.
Amen.
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Saturday, May 30
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Jerry Hoerres
Sunday, May 31
For the People of St. John the Baptist and St. Thomas Aquinas
Monday, June 1
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Deceased Members of
St. John the Baptist
Tuesday, June 2
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Theodore Nytes
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Donald Schroeder
Thursday, June 4
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Living and Deceased Members of the Don Diedrich Family
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Please keep our parish Mass
Intentions in your daily prayers.
To request a Mass Intention contact the Parish Office at 920-892-4006.
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Our parish family extends its sympathy to the families and friends of
Vera Thuemmler
May Vera, with God’s Blessing, rest in peace.
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Thank you to everyone who has been joining together to pray the Rosary these past Fridays! What a joy it is to pray with the SJB family even though we cannot physically gather during these times! Special thanks to those who have led us in prayer: Sherry and Noah Joseph, Katie Meyer, the Albert family, Lisa Schoneman, Kathy Halloran, Beth Wiese, and Diane Gafney.
Please join us this afternoon, as we join our hearts in prayer for an end to this pandemic! Because of your interest, we will continue the Rosary on Friday's at 4:00 PM this summer. After today's Rosary, there will be a compilation of live Rosaries, new pre-recorded Rosaries, and previously recorded Rosaries every Friday at 4:00 PM throughout the summer.
And stay tuned ... a fun, informal, new monthly fellowship opportunity -- "Rosary, Prayers & More for Mary" (RPM's for short) -- will be starting soon! Get ready to rev up your faith this summer! More details to come.
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Blessed is She is a sisterhood who desires two things: growing in faith + community. If that sounds up your alley, come join us.
June 11 - July 2; July 15 - August 6 from 7:00-8:30 pm
- Gatherings will begin on Zoom and hopefully move to social distancing gatherings on outdoor patios.
- Teachable Tuesdays - posted Tuesdays on Blessed is She Facebook and YouTube. We will base our discussion on these 15 minute podcasts. A variety of topics.
- Optional: Daily Scripture readings and reflections. Listen or read. Journaling encouraged to be able to bring your thoughts to share.
Join a sisterhood of women growing together in their Catholic faith. God wants you to be filled up by His great love and mercy, and we want that for you, too.
No cost to participate.
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From the School Principal, Mrs. Amy Nelson
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As the school year winds down, the teachers and I will take time to reflect and do an analysis of the school's virtual learning experiences. A survey will be sent to our families so that they can share their experiences. It will be critical information to consider and aid us in refining practice and in supporting teachers, parents/guardians, and students in future distance learning situations. Even though we do not know how long each of the Catholic Comeback phases will last, we are being proactive and are taking steps in preparing for the possibility of this being part of our new "normal."
CLICK HERE FOR AMY NELSON'S FULL MESSAGE
Remembering Mrs. Joanne Garner
Many fondly remember Mrs. Garner as a dedicated and caring teacher who the loved the arts. Joanne touched the lives of so many, teaching for 21 years, 17 of them at St. John the Baptist Catholic School. Mrs. Joanne Garner passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at 92. May she rest in peace.
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The following resources are available for pick-up outside the Parish Office
- The WORD Among Us - June 2020 Issue The WORD Among Us is monthly magazine offering daily meditations based on Mass readings, inspirational essays, stories of the saints and more ($1 suggested donation). There is also complimentary access to the daily readings and more on The WORD Among Us website.
- Living Faith - April-May-June Issue Living Faith is a A quarterly booklet of daily reflections on one of the scripture readings from the day's Mass ($1 suggested donation). There is complimentary access to the devotionals on the Living Faith website. Thank you to our SJB Christian Women for making this resource possible.
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The Welcome Table and St. John Lutheran - Free Meal
On Tuesday, June 2, St. John Lutheran is providing a complimentary "grab and go" meal consisting of mac & cheese and a hot-dog. Please call St. John Lutheran at 920-893-3071 to reserve a meal. The deadline to call is June 1 by noon. Pickup at St. John Lutheran's gym entrance from 5:30-6:30 pm.
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FREE! - Catholic Marriage Summit - Joyful Ever After
June 11-13, 2020
If you're married, or discerning marriage, please don't miss this unprecedented event! It's FREE, online, and includes some of the most trusted and loved Catholic marriage experts in the world as they go deep in to the issues married couples face every day. It will be filled with powerful and practical sessions on everything from finances, to prayer, intimacy, parenting, and more!
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Sacramental Celebrations
Anointing of the Sick
Contact the Parish Office
Baptism
Contact the Parish Office
Reconciliation
2nd and 4th Saturday of each month
9:30-11 am in the Reconciliation Room.
Marriage
Contact Father Phil no later than six
months prior to day of the wedding.
*Rosary for Life and Eucharistic Adoration are cancelled until further notice.
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Church Hours for Private Prayer
Monday
/ Closed for Cleaning
Tuesday - Thursday
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday
/ 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth.
These words will echo in parishes across the Archdiocese on Pentecost Sunday when we can join together in the celebration of Mass after an 11-week absence. How appropriate!
As we cautiously and carefully emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, the descent of the Holy Spirit is commemorated.
Come Holy Spirit, come! Your parish needs you.
Your
gift of time
is needed to help your parish put into place the proper precautions and accommodations to ensure the safety of all parishioners.
Your
gift of talent
is needed to assist at the parish in new and necessary ministries.
Your
gift of treasure
is needed to fund unexpected expenses.
Your gift of ANY size will help! This link will connect you to your parish website where you can give online as well as find contact information.
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No matter the gift, it is needed and appreciated.
The Catholic community always comes together in times of crisis.
We can do more – and emerge stronger – together.
Archdiocese of Milwaukee
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