United in Faith, Working Together to Worship God and to Serve God’s People. BLESSEDTERESA of Calcutta

W314 N7462 State Rd. 83, North Lake • W302 N9583 O’Neil Rd., Monches

Welcome to the Catholic Community of

PARISH STAFF Pope Benedict XVI…..Universal Pastor Archbishop Timothy Dolan .................................... Diocesan Pastor

Fr. Anthony T. McCarthy .... Parish Pastor ............................................................................ 966-2191 E-mail ................. frtony@blteresaparish.org

Assisting Clergy Carmelite Friars of Holy Hill, Fr. Dennis Klemme, Fr. Charles Scheuerell

Administrative Assistant to the Pastor / Parish Secretary Mary Jo Romportl ....................... 966-2191, ext. 103 E-mail ............................. maryjo@blteresaparish.org

Liturgy & Music Bill Erickson, North Lake .......... 966-2191, ext. 105 E-mail ........................ berickson@blteresaparish.org Alice Bautz, Monches ..................... 966-0887(home)

Health Ministry Mary Ann Perkins ……………………………….966-2191 Annie Schroeder ............................................ 966-2191 E-mail .............................. schroeder@execpc.com or ........................................... tperk5@earthlink.net

Christian Formation Office

Karin Frederickson, Director of Religious Ed. ............................................... 966-7010, ext. 127 E-mail ................................. karin@blteresaparish.org

Sue Retzlaff, Associate Director of Religious Ed. ............................................... 966-7010, ext. 129 E-mail .................................... sue@blteresaparish.org

Director of Administrative Services Chuck Mazza ................................... 966-2191 ext.102 E-mail ............................... chuck@blteresaparish.org

Accountant Ann Vogel ............ 966-2191, ext. 107 E-mail .................................... ann@blteresaparish.org

Bookkeeper/Web Roberta Schaefer ........................... 966-2191 ext.106 E-mail ............................. roberta@blteresaparish.org

Maintenance Supervisors Jeff Becker, North Lake ............... 966-2191.ext.116 Don Webster, Monches ............... 673-4540 (Home)

Secretarial Assistant Maria Neddersen, Bulletin/Newsletter ............................................... 966-2191, ext. 130 E-mail ................................ maria@blteresaparish.org

DECEMBER 21, 2008 4th SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Christmas Mass Schedule

+Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24th

(No 8am Mass)

4:00pm Mass at Monches - Choral Prelude at 3:45pm 8:00pm at North Lake (new time) - Choral Prelude at 7:30 pm

+Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25th

7:30, 9:00 & 10:30am at North Lake 10:00am at Monches

+Mary, Mother of God, Thursday, January 1st

9:00am Mass at North Lake

Number: (262) 966-2191Fax: 262-966-1829 • Voicemail: (262) 966-7010 (After 3:00 pm)

Website: http://www.blteresaparish.org E-mail: office@blteresaparish.org

OFFICE HOURS Monday to Thursday: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm; Closed 12-1 pm

Friday: closed (We have an answering service for after-hours.)

Parish Office: (262) 966-2191 • Religious Education Office: (262) 966-7010

2 Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish

Faith Journeys Born into God’s Family: Luca Reyes Waylan Kouby

Prayer and Reflection

Mass Intentions for the Week

Monday, Dec. 22 8:00 am Ginny Zeman

Tuesday, Dec. 23 8:00 am Kenneth Gilbertson

Wednesday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve (No 8 am Mass)

Monches TM 4:00 pm For the People

North Lake TM 8:00 pm For the People

Thursday, Dec. 25 Christmas Day

North Lake CS 7:30 am For the People

North Lake TM 9:00 am For the People

Monches DK 10:00 am For the People

North Lake TM 10:30 am For the People

Friday, Dec. 26 8:00 am No Mass

Saturday, December 27

North Lake OCD 5:00 pm Special Intention

Sunday, December 28

North Lake TM 7:30 am Mary Miller

North Lake DK 9:00 am Michael Murphy

Monches TM 10:00 am Intention of the Presider

North Lake CS 10:30 am For the People

TM-Fr. Anthony McCarthy, CS-Fr. Charles Scheuerell, DK-Fr. Dennis Klemme,

OCD-Carmelites

Our Parish Center

We at Blessed Teresa are fortunate to have a parish center that is the hub of religious education, social activities, meetings, administration, and outreach to others in many ways. The parish center is air conditioned, handicap accessible, and offers two large halls, one carpeted and one tiled, in addition to eight classrooms for parish events. The kitchen in Clare Hall has been updated with a large refrigerator, new stove/oven, and a new dishwasher.

In light of these facts and with the approval of the Parish Council, all dinners and luncheons, including funeral luncheons, will be held at the parish center. Following Funeral Masses celebrated at either North Lake or Monches, Clare Hall is available for family and friends of the de-ceased. As part of good stewardship and outreach, events at the center are meant to build a community of faith—both within and outside of our parish family.

Guidelines for reception of Communion —For Catholics Catholics fully participate in the celebration of the Eucharist when they receive Holy Communion in fulfillment of Christ’s command to eat His Body and drink His Blood. In order to be properly disposed to receive Communion, communicants should not be conscious of grave sin, have fasted for an hour, and seek to live in charity and love with their neighbors. Persons conscious of grave sin must first be reconciled with God and the Church through the sacrament of Penance. A frequent reception of the sacrament of Penance is encouraged for all.

—For Other Christians We welcome to this celebration of the Eucharist those Christians who are not fully united with us. It is a consequence of the sad divisions in Christianity that we cannot extend to them a general invitation to receive Communion. Catholics believe that the Eucharist is an action of the celebrating community signifying a oneness in faith, life, and worship of the community. Reception of the Eucharist by Christians not fully united with us would imply a oneness which does not yet exist, and for which we must all pray.

—For Those Not Receiving Communion Those not receiving sacramental Communion are encouraged to express in their hearts a prayerful desire for unity with the Lord Jesus and with one another.

—For Non-Christians We also welcome to this celebration those who do not share our faith in Jesus. While we cannot extend to them an invitation to receive Communion, we do invite them to be united with us in prayer. 1996—United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Christmas Message from the Pastor

Dear Parishioners of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish, It was St. Francis who popularized the man-ger scene that adorns our homes and places of wor-ship. We are grateful to St. Francis who 785 years ago (1223) founded a little her-mitage on a sheer wall of rock, using, as he habitually did, one of the caves supplied by nature, and trans-formed it into a chapel. At his request, a manger was installed and generously provided with straw. An ox and

donkey, the witnesses demanded by tradition, followed.

During the night torches were lit, and the people from all around the region walked up through the trees, torches in hand, making the moun-tain paths surge like streams of light. A priest came to say Mass, which was celebrated over the manger, and Francis, wearing the dalmatic (outer liturgical garment worn by the deacon), proclaimed the Nativity Gospel. That was an eternal moment full of poetry that only Francis of Assisi could have discovered.

In the sentiments of peace and joy, I extend to each of you and your loved ones a most blessed Christmas. May the Prince of Peace be born anew in our hearts, and may His love find a home in the way we live each day.

Merry Christmas,

Fr. Tony

And assisting clergy and the parish staff

Parish Info and Schedules

December 21, 2008 • 4th Sunday of Advent 3

Liturgical Ministers Schedule

North Lake Ministers

Saturday, December 27, 2008 5:00 PM Proclaimer TBA Eucharistic Ministers Mary Lou Bohlman-CS, Linda Schneider-C Lori Haizel-PS Sacristan Lori Haizel Cantor Carrie Arndorfer Organist Bill Erickson Servers Maggie & Tori Coakley Ushers Gail Langenfeld & Jim Schneider

North Lake Ministers

Sunday, December 28, 2008 7:30 AM Proclaimer Joyce Huber Eucharistic Ministers Vicki Bethke-CS, Don Bethke-C Linda Jamison-PS Sacristan Vicki Bethke Cantor Teri Moseler Organist Bill Erickson Servers Dan Arndorfer & Justin Stevens Ushers George Miller & Ken Heppe Greeters Ken & Janet Heppe North Lake Ministers

Sunday, December 28, 2008 9:00 AM Proclaimer Juliette Welch Eucharistic Ministers Don Merkel-CS, Arden Kannenberg-C Carol Kannenberg-PS Sacristan Bill Erickson Cantor Mary Claire Ramm Organist Bill Erickson Servers Bob & Jessica Neddersen Ushers Richard Coakley & Terry Gille Monches Ministers

Sunday, December 28, 2008 10:00 AM Proclaimer Don Cull Eucharistic Ministers Dave Lassa-CS, Phil Knoebel-C Dianne Lassa-PS Sacristan Cathy Connor Cantor Marcy Pagel Organist Alice Bautz Servers Gracie & PJ Knoebel Ushers Earl Cull & Mike Steinbauer Greeters Louis & June Frankulin North Lake Ministers

Sunday, December 28, 2008 10:30 AM Proclaimer John Selthafner Eucharistic Ministers John Rabby-CS, Brian Walsh-C Carol Gengo-PS Sacristan Tim Yost Cantor Ellen Olson Organist Pat Zenk Servers Joey & Joshua Wiebersch Ushers Mark Wiebersch & Tim Yost

The Week Ahead Monday, December 22 9:00 to 10:30 am Blood Pressure Screening, Parish Center

Tuesday, December 23 8:30 to 9:00 am Food Pantry open Wednesday, December 24 Christmas Eve 4:00 pm Mass with Families, Monches 8:00 pm Mass of Christmas Eve, North Lake

Thursday, December 25 Christmas Day 7:30, 9:00 & 10:30am Mass at North Lake 10:00 am Mass at Monches Saturday, December 27 8:30 to 9:00 am North Lake Food Pantry Open 4:00 pm Reconcilliation @ North Lake

Sunday, December 28 The Holy Family

Liturgical Ministers Schedule Christmas Eve & Christmas Wednesday, December 24, 2008 4:00 pm Monches Proclaimer: Ken Conner Eucharistic Ministers: Chris Dailey-CS, Bob Neddersen-C Mari Peer-PS Organist-Cantor: Pat Zenk/Bill Erickson Servers: Dillon Conner & Clint Cull Ushers: Tom Cleary & Tim Cull

Wednesday, December 24, 2008 8:00 pm Noth Lake Proclaimer: Mary Hobert Eucharistic Ministers: Sandy Schuette-CS, Ken Schuette-C Denise Triscari-PS Organist/Cantor: Pat Zenk/Mary Claire Ramm Servers: John & David Triscari Ushers: Kent Maltby & Tom Triscari

Thursday, December 25, 2008 7:30 am North Lake Proclaimer: Carol Apuli Eucharistic Ministers: Nancy Kreuser-CS, Linda Jamison-C, Rich Kreuser-PS Organist/Cantor: Bill Erickson/Mary Claire Ramm Servers: Don & Dustin Burg Ushers: Geroge Miller & Jim Wassel

Thursday, December 25, 2008 9:00 am North Lake Proclaimer: Mary Rickmeier Eucharistic Ministers: Carol Kannenberg-CS, Patty Hasley-PS Arden Kannenberg-C Organist/Cantor: Pat Zenk/Bill Erickson Servers: Scott &Jack Pulvermacher Ushers: Kent Maltby & Ron Konieczka

Thursday, December 25, 2008 10:00 am Monches Proclaimer: Cornel Rosario Eucharistic Ministers: Rosemary Burg-CS, TBA-C, TBA-PS Organist/Cantor: Alice Bautz/Marcy Pagel Servers: Bridget Cull & Gracie Knoebel Ushers: Don Cull & Mike O’Driscoll Thursday, December 25, 2008 10:30 am North Lake Proclaimers: John Selthafner Eucharistic Ministers: Bob Zanotti-CS, Jean Schlidt-C DiAnne Prodoehl-PS Organist/Cantor: Pat Zenk/Pat Antony Servers: Joey & Joshua Wiebersch Ushers: Dan Prodoehl & Tim Yost

Christian Formation

And theWord was made flesh

Join us for the first Living Nativity presented by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish. Experience the town of Bethlehem that first Christmas night.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of the shepherds keeping watch over their flocks and angels bringing tidings of great joy. All who are hopeful will be lead by a star to the infant wrapped

in swaddling clothes and lying in the manger. The same presentation will be performed at 4pm and again at 6pm. Chili and soup will be served following each presentation.

The Living Nativity will take place at the barn on the parish land

located on Highway VV west of the polo fields.

Your family won’t want to miss this!

TODAY

Many Thanks!! To everyone who supported the

Workcamp Pancake Breakfast and the Christian

Formation Christmas Cookie Sale. It was a

tremendous morning of parish fellowship.

Need a Christmas Gift? Give A Cup of Joy Coffee

Fair Trade Coffee can be purchased during business hours in the parish office, or place an order by phone at 966-2191. The coffee sells in 12 ounce bags at $8.50 a bag.

All funds raised through this sale go to support the Christian Women’s social justice issues.

Outside the Parish

Community News and Events

December 21, 2008 • 4th Sunday of Advent 5

Respect Life

Eucharistic Adoration St. Jerome Parish in Oconomowoc is beginning Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration at their new church. Blessed Teresa parishioners are invited to sign up for a time slot that could be covered on a regular basis. The biggest need is on week-ends. Call Kurt Kellogg at 414-331-1326 for more information or to sign-up. Thank you!

Little Carmelights Greeting Cards The Carmelite Nuns in Pewaukee have started a fundraising project for the building of their new monastery. Using the talents of one of the Sisters, they have developed a line of greeting cards called Little Carmelights. Cards are available for many different occasions, including Christmas. Email the

Sisters at pewaukeecarmel@aol.com for more information, or see the flier we have available in the parish office. The Carmelite Nuns are most appreciative of your support.

December 27th Catholic Knights presents Living Our Faith with Archbishop Dolan. This episode

celebrates the New Year. Rich Harter, pastoral associate, St. Dominic’s Parish, Brookfield, discusses the significance of the Catholic liturgical year.

Celebrity Terri Mitchell, Marquette University Women’s Basket-ball Coach, shares how she lives her faith through sports and coaching. Watch Catholic Knights presents Living Our Faith with Archbishop Timothy Dolan Saturdays at 11 a.m., on WISN TV 12. The program also airs on Time Warner Cable's Wisconsin On Demand, Channel 1111. If you miss a show, every segment is available at www.livingourfaith.net.

Grieving during the Holidays

Has the recent loss of a loved one taken over your life? Losing a

friend or family member isn’t easy for anyone. Grief and depres-

sion can be overwhelming, but carrying that loss through the

Christmas season is even more difficult. Don’t hesitate to contact

a therapist at Catholic Charities for help. Call one of our offices

today.

414-771-2881 in Milwaukee 920-458-5726 in Sheboygan

262-637-8888 in Racine/Kenosha 262-547-2463 in Waukesha

PENANCE SERVICE

District 5 Advent 2008

Monday, December 22 St. Paul, Genesee Depot 7 PM

Financial Stewardship We budgeted $250,000 for contributions for July thru November; however, we only received $209,000. More-over, for this same period last year, our contributions were $227,000, so we are still considerably below last year’s numbers:

July thru November

$250.000- $125,000-

$250,000 $227,000 $209,000

Stewardship is a basic tenet of our faith; God loves a cheerful giver —- and so do we!

Budget

2007 2008

Lost… If you accidentally placed your bank deposit in the Sunday collection basket, please call the parish office to identify. In the mystery of the Incarnation, the Son of God

confirmed the dignity of the body and soul which constitute the human being. Christ did not disdain human bodiliness, but instead fully disclosed its meaning and value: ―In reality, it is only in the mystery of the incarnate Word that the mystery of man truly becomes clear‖.

Dignitas Personae,‖The Dignity of a Person‖ (no.7) www.usccb.org/comm/Dignitaspersonae/.

Parish Information

BLESSED TERESA OF CALCUTTA PARISH

W314 N7462 State Rd. 83, North Lake W302 N9583 O’Neil Rd., Monches Mailing: P.O. Box 68, North Lake, WI 53064

262-966-2191 / FAX 262-966-1829 Email: office@blteresaparish.org Web: http://www.blteresaparish.org

PARISH OFFICE

Office Hours:

Monday to Thursday: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, closed 12:00-1:00 pm Friday: closed (We have an answering service for after-hours.) Religious Education Office (262) 966-7010 Voicemail: (262) 966-7010 (After 3:00 pm)

BLESSED TERESA OF CALCUTTA 2008-2009 PARISH COUNCIL

Don Burg Larry Coble Kim Dax (Chairperson) Jenny Eberhardt Bobbi Gomon Barb Jarchow (Secretary) Fr. Anthony T. McCarthy (Pastor) Kurt Weis (Trustee) Vivianne Whitcomb (Trustee)

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

North Lake: Saturday 4:00 pm

Anytime by appointment. Please call the parish office.

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING

For home and hospital visits for the Sacraments, please call the parish office.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

First Sunday of each month. Parents (registered members) are to attend a formation session prior to the birth of the child. The dates for 2009 are: Jan. 19, Mar. 16, June 8, Sept. 21 and Nov. 16. Please call the parish office to register.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE

Please contact the pastor to arrange for pre-marriage preparation at least six months before the desired date for the marriage. One of the parties must be a registered practicing member of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish. Marriages can be scheduled on any day of the week except Sunday.

PARISH MEMBERSHIP

All Catholic adults, 18 years old and no longer in school, who live within the parish area must register in their own name. Active and supporting membership includes offering one’s time, talent, and treasure to assist in promoting the Gospel & mission of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Congregation.

NORTH LAKE FOOD PANTRY

OPEN: Tuesday 8:30 to 9:00 am

Saturday 8:30 to 9:00 am For additional assistance please contact the parish office.

PRAYER CHAIN

For prayer requests, call Jacyntha at 262-538-3813.

VOCATIONS

For those discerning God’s call to the priesthood, diaconate, or religious life, please contact the Office of Vocations at (414) 747-6437 or vocations@sfs.edu.

PICK’N SAVE “WE CARE” NUMBERS

Respect For Life – 758680 Christian Women – 766240

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ALTAR FLOWERS - DECEMBER 2008 North Lake Church ALBERT BASILE - By Darryl & Kay Super DECEASED OF THE BAUER FAMILY – Helen & Bill Kirschbaum DEC. MEMBERS OF THE BIASI, SCHALLHORN & REMONDINI FAMILIES – Bob & Angela Schallhorn FLORY & JOE DOERING - By Patricia D. Magner GILBERTSON & SCHWEITZER FAMILIES - By Diane Gilbertson RICHIE HAAS – Pamela Haas HERBERT & PETRI FAMILIES - By Gary & Denise Herbert ROBERT KEEGAN – Sheila & Pete Maurer DECEASED OF THE KIRSCHBAUM FAMILY – Helen & Bill Kirschbaum RICHARD J. KRUEGER - By Evelyn Krueger DECEASED FAMILY & FRIENDS OF THE LEIDEL / WESKE FAMILY – Mark & Lynn Leidel HUGH McQUESTION - By The McQuestion Family JENNIFER MISLANG - By Kathy Kaiser MICHAEL MURPHY – Karen Murphy PARISH UNITY – Sunday Night Bible Study PAUL REYNOLDS & JERRY DAWLEY - By the Payce Reynolds Family GLENWAY STAPLETON - By Geraldine Stapleton U.S. MILITARY, VETERANS & THEIR FAMILIES - By Bob & Jean Schlidt JEFF TORRES, grandson, who is joining the Air Force –By Jim & Jeanette Hoffmann Monches Church JOSIANE BURKHART - By The Whitcombs RON COOPER & JOHN PASTOREK - By Barbara Cooper FR. RICHARD GREBASCH - Anonymous STEPHEN KWASNIEWSKI & BESSIE WAGNER - By The Dailey Family CLAIRE MCQUESTION - By Nick, Jake & Max PARISH UNITY – Sunday Night Bible Study TOM SHEEHAN & DARLENE LASSA - By Dave & Dianne Lassa RUTH SUKUP - By Andrew Sukup DONALD WHELAN - By Mary A. Whelan

2008/2009 Contributions According to the laws, contributions for 2008 must be in the Par-ish Office by December 31, 2008 or at least in an envelope that is postmarked no later than December 31, 2008. If we receive your contributions and they do not meet these requirements, they will be credited to your 2009 account. You will notice on your year end contribution statement that cash donations appear separate from check or EFT donations. For more information contact Roberta in the parish office at 966-2191 or roberta@blteresaparish.org.