First Sunday of Advent - November 29, 2020 |
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Sacred Clay
God our Father,
you are the faithful potter. You never abandon the work of your hands. When evil shatters us,
take us into your hands again.
Pick up the broken pieces of our lives.
Smooth our jagged edges.
Seal the fractures that weaken us. As you fashion and refashion us, mold us into people who are steady and strong.
Fill us with your many spiritual gifts.
Make us unbreakable vessels of holiness that will gleam forever in the light of your kingdom. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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Dear Parishioners:
Welcome to Advent, 2020, and Happy New Church Year! This year, the Gospel will generally be taken from the story of Jesus’ public ministry as it is presented by the Evangelist Mark. Since Mark is the shortest of the Gospels – there are only four parables in all of Mark, and two of them are really, really brief – we will also be treated to a 5-week excursus through the “Bread of Life” discourse in the 6th chapter of the Gospel of John. First, though, a word about Advent and the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
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Saturday, November 28
4:00 pm For the People of St. John the Baptist and St. Thomas Aquinas Parish
Sunday, November 29
7:30 am Edward Stern
9:30 am David T. Sliwinski
9:30 am Richard J. Wieser
Monday, November 30
8:00 am Jerry Nolte
8:00 am Harvey Bowe
Tuesday, December 1
8:00 am Robert Atkinson
Thursday, December 3
8:00 am Deceased Members of the St. John the Baptist Parish Family
Saturday, December 5
4:00 pm Deceased Members of the Sander, Stemper and Reith Families
4:00 pm Mary Olson
Sunday, December 6
7:30 am OPEN
9:30 am Joanne Schulz
9:30 am Cheryl Bogdan
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Mass Schedule
Saturdays* - 4:00 pm
Sundays* - 7:30 am and 9:30 am
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 8:00 am
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Immaculate Conception Masses*
December 8
8:00 am and 6:30 pm
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Christmas Masses*
Christmas Eve
3:00 pm and 5:00 pm
Christmas Day
7:30 am and 9:30 am
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*Weekend and Holy Day Mass attendance
requires advance registration.
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Advent resources, giving opportunities, recipes, and more!
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The Rosary for Life is prayed on the first Saturday and first Sunday of each month.
The Rosary for Life will be prayed before Masses at
3:30 pm on Saturday, December 5 and at 9:00 am on Sunday, December 6.
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Christmas Giving Project
November 28 - December 21
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School wants to make local and thoughtful connections through our Advent giving. This year our SJB faith family is partnering with the Sheboygan County Food Bank (SCFB) and Habitat for Humanity Faith Build project in Plymouth. We are collecting non-perishable foods for the SCFB and monies for Habitat for Humanity starting the weekend of November 28. At the church entrance, there will be white boxes for non-perishable foods and wooden mangers for monetary donations. Together, with our local community, we hope to help ensure this Christmas is truly blessed and joyful for everyone we call a neighbor. Give Online
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Looking for a little something to spice up this Advent season (that’s free and a low commitment)? Join a virtual small group for a once a week video (15-20 min) and discussion. Monday mornings at 9:00 AM or Wednesday’s at 12 noon for four weeks.
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SJB Book Read and Virtual Discussion
Racial Justice and the Catholic Church
by Fr. Bryan Massingale
We will read and discuss one chapter a month. The first discussion is scheduled for Monday, Dec 7 at 7:15 PM via Zoom. We hope you will join us.
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A Gift for You . . . “The Living Gospel” Daily devotions for Advent. If you or your loved one would like an Advent daily devotion book they are available for pick-up outside the parish office. Thank you to the SJB Christian Women for purchasing these books. The following resources are also available for pick-up outside the Parish Office:
The WORD Among Us (Advent Edition) A monthly magazine offering daily meditations based on Mass readings, inspirational essays, stories of the saints and more ($6 suggested donation).
Living Faith (4th Quarter)- A quarterly booklet of daily reflections on one of the scripture readings from the day's Mass ($1 suggested donation).
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Women's Advent Retreat / Dec 10-13, 2020 / Jesuit Retreat House
The Jesuit Retreat House, Oshkosh, offers all women a spiritual place of rest and safety in our pandemic times at the Women's Advent Retreat from the evening of Dec 10 to noon on Dec 13.
Mrs. Sharon Bramante, retreat director, will help us grasp the true meaning of Christmas in our turbulent times. WELCOME to a time and place of stillness and prayer. For Retreat House registration visit www.jesuitretreathouse.org or call 920-231-9060 or 1-800-962-7330.
Coordinators: Marcie -920.923.2446, Pam- 414.708.4253
Men's Silent Retreat / February 25-28, 2021 / Jesuit Retreat House, Oshkosh
Looking for a new kind of Christmas gift, one that is powerful and meaningful? Consider joining (or sending a loved one with) a few good men from SJB & STA at the Jesuit Retreat House in Oshkosh for a Men’s Silent Retreat, February 25-28, 2021. You can register for the retreat by searching for session #009 (Feb 25-28), after you create an account. If you need help registering, please contact Trish at (920) 231-9060 or (Toll Free in WI) at (800) 962-7330. She is SUPER helpful. For more information in general, visit the Jesuit Retreat House webpage.
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"Bust the Deficit" Campaign |
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Did you know . . . the CARES Act allows for a $300 charitable deduction in 2020?
Check with your tax advisor for more information.
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“Bust the Deficit”
Campaign Update
As of Nov. 23 we have received donations and pledges totaling $43,664
We sincerely appreciate your support for the work of the Church. ALL of the donations, no matter size or fund are a true blessing.
Thank you!
- SJB Finance Council
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A Message from the School Principal, Mrs. Amy Nelson |
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Student Council at SJB School - Newly elected Student Council Officers have begun to plan fun and educational activities for our school family to participate in. Recently, Student Council members organized "Seven Days of Gratitude" for students and Staff to participate in. The seven themes of gratitude that were focused in on were: school, faith, diversity, teamwork, friends & family, comfort, and food. Being part of Student Council is a wonderful way for students to work with the students and staff on various initiatives that benefit the school, organize activities like dances, follow our mission of serving others by organizing community service projects and fundraising movements, and holding assemblies that cultivate school spirit. I look forward to a network of opportunities seeing leadership skills being built and opportunities for the students to learn the value of teamwork.
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Private Reconciliation - 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month
9:30-11:00 am - Reconciliation Room or by appointment with Father Phil.
Anointing of the Sick - Arrangements for a priest visit for the sacrament of confession or anointing of the sick are made through the parish office (920-892-4006)
Eucharistic Adoration -Mondays from 3:00-5:00 pm in Church
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