Fourth Sunday of Advent - December 20, 2020 |
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Waiting
God of wisdom and strength, we await you. Like David, we await your prophetic guidance and the peace you promise. Like Mary, we await the liberation of all people and the fullness of your kingdom. Do not keep us waiting. Deliver us from hatred, ignorance, and apathy. Bring us your justice and your healing. Give us your wisdom, compassion, and courage. Show us your light. We await you, for you alone can save us. Come quickly, Lord! Do not delay. We await you. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Dear Parishioners:
I’m sure I’ve mentioned along the way that over the past year or two I’ve been taking on-line courses with the Institute for School and Parish Development and its leader, Frank Donaldson. Frank has a couple of decades of teaching and administration behind him, and his courses are quite insightful for school principals and leadership as they wrestle with issues involving fund-raising, enrollment management, and development. We just concluded an eight-session course entitled “Annual Giving Drive” in which Frank brought in some of his students from years past to share their successes and strategies related to Annual Funds. Very interesting.
He concluded the course with a prayer he’d composed for this year of the pandemic. I’d like to share it with you: READ FR. PHIL'S FULL MESSAGE
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Christmas Blessings from SJB
The staff and faculty of St. John the Baptist Parish and School wish you and your family a blessed and peace filled Christmas. As we rejoice in the celebration of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, may we strive to see and feel His presence in our world each day.
May you have a joyous Christmas filled with Peace, Love and Prosperity and may the New Year be filled with good health and happiness.
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Parish Business Office Holiday Hours
December 24 and 25 - Closed
December 31 and January 1 - Closed
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REMINDER - All parish buildings are closed for in-person meetings and gatherings until January 11. If you need to visit the parish office please email or call for an appointment.
*If you are unable to register for Masses online please leave a message at the parish office.
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Saturday, December 19
4:00 pm Gabriel and Deceased Members of Herbert and Evangeline Wirtz Family
Sunday, December 20
7:30 am David Steiner
9:30 am Delphine Meurer
9:30 am Robert Stoll
Monday, December 21
8:00 am Deceased Members of Tom and Margaret Krebsbach Family
Tuesday, December 22
8:00 am William Raeder
8:00 am Alice McMullen
Thursday, December 24
3:00 pm For the Children of St. John the Baptist Parish
5:00 pm For the Youth of St. John the Baptist Parish
Friday, December 25
7:30 am For the People of St. John the Baptist Parish
9:30 am For the People of St. John the Baptist Parish
Saturday, December 26
4:00 pm Richard J. Wieser
4:00 pm Living and Deceased Members of the Jerome and Mildred Skelton Family
Sunday, December 27
7:30 am Living and Deceased Members of the Goeser and Svitter Families
9:30 am Edmund and Joan Schmitt's 59th Wedding Anniversary
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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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Christmas Masses*
Christmas Eve
3:00 pm (Registration FULL)
5:00 pm (Registration FULL)
Christmas Day
7:30 am and 9:30 am
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Solemnity of Mary, the
Holy Mother of God Vigil Mass
Thursday, December 31 - 4:00 pm
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*Weekend and Holy Day Mass attendance
requires advance registration.
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Visit our ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS web page for the links to LIVESTREAM Christmas Masses and other resources, including a digital Christmas Worship Guide, a Christmas message from Archbishop Listecki, Advent giving opportunities, recipes, and more!
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Our parish family extends its sympathy to the family and friends of
Melvin Stenz
and
Alice Stoll
May they, with God’s Blessing, Rest in Peace
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SJB Advent Giving Project |
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Thank you SO much for each person and family who has contributed to the SJB Advent Giving this year. A reminder that we are supporting Habitat for Humanity and Kitti and her family monetarily (add your dollars to the wooden mangers) and the Sheboygan County Food Bank (SCFB) with non-perishable food items. This will be the last weekend that we formally collect non-perishable food items for SCFB.
If you would like to give financially to either SCFB or Habitat for Humanity after this weekend, you can do so online through the end of the year. Let’s make this final Advent weekend an explosion of generosity!
Let’s love our neighbor in word and deed, offering a truly merry Christmas to all!
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More ways to get involved
coming soon!
In January, the SJB parish family will continue to support Kitti and Habitat for Humanity in several different ways.
- The SJB Grab n Go team will make meals once a month in conjunction with the scheduled Grab n Go meal, for the volunteers helping build.
- The SJB Mission Quilters are busy creating housewarming quilts for Kitti, Deja, and Blade.
- There will be a “Sign-A-Stud” fundraiser the weekends of January 2-3 and 9-10.
- SJB will have ‘Build Days’ one Saturday a month starting in January through the finishing of the home.
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"Bust the Deficit" Campaign Update |
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Bust the Deficit
We have made a dent in the budget deficit thanks to you, our donors. As of Dec. 11th, we have donations totaling $62,884 or 10% of our projected annual deficit of $628,800. If you haven’t already donated, would you consider investing in our parish and school? Donations of any size to any fund make a REAL difference.
Blessings during this Advent and Christmas season!
~ The SJB Finance Council
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A Message from the School Principal, Mrs. Amy Nelson |
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There isn't anything as joyful as seeing and hearing children light up with excitement as Christmas draws closer! The school hallways and classrooms are filled with reminders that the magic of Christmas is upon us. For the past several weeks, I have enjoyed listening to the students share their "Elf on the Shelf" stories, and have enjoyed looking at their long lists for Santa, as well as, marveled at their understanding of the true meaning of Christmas.
On behalf of the entire St. John the Baptist School Staff,
we wish you a very Merry Christmas!
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St. John the Baptist School Alumni
Please help us by filling out a confidential online two-minute survey to help promote our school! Whether you are a high school student or well into your career, your answers will help us learn how SJB school has shaped you. To participate, please click on the survey button. Please share the survey with any of your past classmates as well. Thank you for your help! Click Here for the Survey
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RPM's - Rosary, Prayers and More for Mary
Tuesday, December 22nd at 6:30 via zoom
What better way to conclude your advent journey of waiting for Jesus than by reflecting on the joyful mysteries of the rosary! We focus on praying a scriptural rosary together as a community, offering prayer intentions, and sharing and growing in our faith.
All are welcome! You can complete this form: RPM's registration - which simply puts you on the e-mail list to receive the link for the ZOOM meeting and gives access to shared documents - there is NO obligation to attend or RSVP each month, simply come when you can! For questions or assistance signing up, please contact Diane Gafney at onmkids@gmail.com or 920-254-2215.
"Mary’s yes changed the world. She can give us the courage and hope to say yes to
God’s dream for our own lives." - Dynamic Catholic
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Men's Silent Retreat / February 25-28, 2021 / Jesuit Retreat House, Oshkosh
CLICK HERE to read a personal testimonial from Keith Ott, Parish Trustee
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 for a Men’s Silent Retreat. 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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Now Available for Pick-Up outside the Parish Office
The WORD Among Us (January) A monthly magazine offering daily meditations based on Mass readings, inspirational essays, stories of the saints and more.
Living Faith (1st Quarter 2021) A quarterly booklet of daily reflections on one of the scripture readings from the day's Mass
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St. John Lutheran Christmas Grab & Go Community Meal - December 25th
Call 893-3071 to reserve a meal
Pickup will be from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
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