313 E. WALL S TREET • JANESVILLE, WISCO NSI N 53545 -3047

April 16, 2017 • Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

Rectory 313 E. Wall Street Janesville, WI 53545-3047 Phone ...............................(608) 752-7861 Father Rob Butz ……. (608) 620-9910 Fax .....................................(608) 758-0720 Website.............. www.nativitymary.org Pastor ............................. Rev. Robert Butz Email: pastor@nativitymary.org

Dir. of Liturgy ........................... Bob Craig Email: liturgy@nativitymary.org Coord. Religious Ed ...Kathy Hookham Email: re@nativitymary.org Business Manager ..............Kathy Fisher Email: kfisher@nativitymary.org Parish Secretary ..……....Sharlet Collins Email: psec@nativitymary.org

St. Mary School 307 E. Wall Street Janesville, WI 53545-3047 Phone ...............................(608) 754-5221 Principal ............ Steven Castrogiovanni Secretary ………………...Sue Vodak & Sue Dickman

Religious Education Phone ...............................(608) 752-7861

Prayer Network Mary Ann Venable…..(608) 754-5284 Edna Thorp…………….(608) 752-5559

Nativity of Mary ................ Sat. 4:30 pm Sun. 8:30 & 10:30 am

St. Patrick ............................. Sat. 4:00 pm

St. John Vianney ............... Sat. 5:00 pm Sun. 8:15 & 9:45 am

St. William ........................... Sat. 4:00 pm Sun. 8:00 & 10:30 am

St. Mary - Milton ............... Sat. 4:00 pm Sun. 9:00 am

Nourished by the Eucharist and guided by the Holy Spirit, we proclaim the Gospel as good stewards, sharing God’s love. -Mission Statement

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News & Notes School News

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St. Mary School

SCRIP

SCRIP will be for sale after Mass the weekend of April

22nd/23rd. SCRIP is available in the school office, Monday

thru Friday.

….. Thank you for supporting your parish & school.

From the desk of Father Rob …….

Welcome to all our visitors on this holiest day of all days! If you have never stepped foot in a church before or if you have not been to the Mass in quite some time, we wish you greetings and God’s peace today. Christ has died and risen, so that even though we were dead in sin, we may have life and share that life with the Lord! There are many people that make Holy Week and Easter so special in our parish. Many thanks to those who make our environment so beautiful, and I am grateful to all those who have donated toward the Easter flowers. They are very beautiful! Also, there is much time and talent spent in the planning of our liturgy and music. Much appreciation to Bob Craig, Laura Schuler, our musicians, cantors, and choir members for the donation of their gifts to bring the Mass to life and to help us to pray twice. Thanks to all those who volunteered their time to serve, to distribute the Eucharist, to greet and usher, and to proclaim the Word. Their dedication to the Mass makes our liturgies flow smoothly and prayerfully. Finally, I wish to point out that there are Holy Water fonts at the entrances to the church. For some time, I have noticed that for those folks who have entered from the parish parking lot or from Wisconsin Street, the vast majority did not partake of the Holy Water from the baptismal font at the front entrance. A few parishioners have noticed this as well, and a person in particular came forward and donated funds toward the purchase of the new fonts. This person does wish to remain anonymous. I thank this person for the great generosity toward the reminders of our baptism. Thank you! Congratulations to our newest parish members who were re-ceived into the Church this Easter Vigil. Happy Easter!

St Mary School wishes you a joy filled Easter! Classes resume on Tuesday, April 18th.

Divine Mercy Mass with Bishop Morlino at St. Patrick Church

Sunday, April 23rd is Divine Mercy Sunday!

To celebrate, we will offer the sacrament of

reconciliation from 1-2:40 pm with Mass at 3 pm

with Bishop Robert Morlino presiding. The Knights

of Columbus will lead the Divine Mercy Chaplet at

1, 1:30, 2, and 2:30. There will be adoration of the

Blessed Sacrament beginning at one with

benediction at 2:35. A

plenary indulgence is

given to anyone who

validly receives the

sacrament of

reconciliation on

Divine Mercy Sunday

when the normal

conditions for an

indulgence are met.

OUR LADY OF GOOD HELP PILGRIMAGE

Over 150 years ago, Our Blessed Mother appeared to young Adele Brise twice in a small rural area near Champion, Wisconsin. Our Mother’s request was simple, “Gather the children in this wild country and teach them what they should know for salvation.” Adele devoted her life to doing just that. On the ground where she met Our Blessed Mother, there is now a shrine dedicated to Her appearance to Adele, The Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help. The Shrine is the only Church-approved Marian apparition site in the United States. This summer you can make a pilgrimage to the Shrine along with many of our area parishioners, and see where the apparition took place, take part in Mass and Confession and learn the history of the apparition and Adele’s work to fulfill Our Blessed Mother’s request. Of course, there is a gift shop too! Our pilgrimage to Our Lady of Good help Shrine will take place June 29, 2017, and will cost $45, which includes transportation and lunch. Bus leaves from St. Mary’s church at 6:30 AM and returns at approximately 7:00 PM. Anyone wishing to join the pilgrimage should call Colleen at 868-6386 to register and for further details. Deadline for registration and payment is June 1, 2017. HURRY! Space is limited!!

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Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

"Do not be afraid! I know that you are seeking Jesus the crucified. He is not here, for he has been raised just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples, 'He has been raised from the dead, and he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him.' Behold, I have told you." - Mt 28:5b-7 ************************************************************** "They have taken the Lord from the tomb, and we don't know where they put him." Mary of Magdala, seeing the stone rolled away from Christ's burial place, runs to tell the disciples what she thinks is bad news. The grave is empty. Jesus' body must have been stolen. Clearly, resurrection isn't on her radar. As it says at the end of the passage, "They did not yet understand the Scripture that he had to rise from the dead." Only later, when Mary saw Jesus again face-to-face, did she come to understand what had actually happened. We, of course, know that the empty tomb really means good news! We know that the cross was not the end of the story, that Jesus conquered death, walked again amongst his followers, and ascended into heaven where he reigns even now. Unlike the first Christians, we have the testimony of history, the record of Scripture, and the benefit of tradition at our disposal. We have more reason to believe than Mary, Peter, or John did on first seeing the tomb! We need not waste any time "running" around like they did in search of the Savior. We know that Jesus is alive, and that sin and death have met their match. "Where, O death, is your victory?" we can now proclaim with St. Paul. "Where, O death, is your sting?" (1 Cor 15:55). Jesus has won! He is triumphant! This is the joy of Easter, based in fact and bolstered by faith. And we are the heirs of this great joy. As we sing in the Easter psalm, "This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad." On this most glorious of holy days, as we gather to feast with friends and family, let us be sure to recall the reason for our celebration: Christ is risen! Truly he is risen! Alleluia!

Scripture Focus on Faith

Readings for Sunday, April 16, 2017 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Acts 10:34a, 37-43 / Col 3:1-4 / Jn 20:1-9

Readings for Next Sunday, April 23, 2017 Sunday of Divine Mercy Acts 2:42-47 / 1 Pt 1:3-9 / Jn 20:19-31

Please Pray For Our Parishioners:

Barbara Allen, Bill, Bill Bever, Dena, Alice Figi,

Linda Fredell, LeeAnn Gilligan, Gerri, Jackie H.,

Paul Holznecht, Alice Jensen, Ellen Kotche,

John (Floyd) McNally, Shirley R.,

Madelynn Schieve, Colleen Schroeder,

Kelly Dooley Trewartha, Peter Weirich,

Lola Williams, Avalon Widner, Lucille Willegal

Traveling Chalice

Full Year of Prayer Planned

This week the Traveling Chalice will be hosted by

Religious Education kindergarten & 1st grade classes.

Any questions regarding our Traveling Chalice program may be

directed to: Colleen at 868-6386 OR

irishcatholic56@gmail.com.

Florence Dawiedczyk was recently called to eternal life.

Please remember her, and all who mourn the loss of a loved one, in your prayers.

Sacraments

Anointing of the Sick:

Infant Baptism: Registered members of the parish are welcome to arrange for their baby’s baptism by signing up for the necessary preparation program for parents.

RCIA Please call anytime if you would like to discuss Catholicism and see how joining the Church may offer you a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.

Catholic Women’s Club Contact Jennifer McBride at 741-8909 or Beth Konkol at 754-1304 for more information.

Knights of Columbus Meetings held 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm. Contact Greg Kraft at 754-5615 for more information.

Bulletin Deadline Mondays at 12:00 noon. Please contact the Rectory at 752-7861.

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Healing After Abortion

No matter how much time as passed, recent or long ago, Project Rachel & Rachel’s Vineyard retreats offer compassionate and individual care for anyone hurting from abortion. Upcoming healing retreat: Nov 10 - 12, 2017. To talk with someone, contact Mary (608) 221-9593 or rachel@straphael.org or visit ww.madisondiocese.org/rachel

What’s Happening

Retreat, Rest, Renew at St. Anthony's!

Located on 40 acres in Central Wisconsin, the historical St. Anthony Spirituality Center is the ideal location for a private retreat of any duration, to attend a spiritually nourishing weekend program on a variety of topics, or to just come for a day away from the ordinary. Go online to www.sarcenter.com to see all upcoming retreats or call 715-443-2236 for more info.

Easter brings us new hope. Let us bring new hope to our

marriage by attending a Marriage Encounter weekend to learn how Jesus gives us the graces for a strong Sacrament.

Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends on May 5-7 in Rockford, IL; June 2-4 in Brookfield, WI or July 14-16 in Madison, WI. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit our website at: alifetimeoflove.org or call (888) 574-5653.

Spring Fling

Date: Sunday, April 30, 2017 Time: 11:30 am—2:00 pm Place: St. Mary School Gym

Tickets: $8 in advance/$9 at the door Kids under 8 eat free!

Roast pork dinner including mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans & bacon, corn casserole,

dessert and beverage.

Great food, friends & fellowship! Gift Basket Raffle

Don’t miss it!

For the kids ….. “Make & Take” craft table for $5 donation

Just in time for Mother’s Day!

Financial Peace University

St. Williams Catholic Church 1822 Ravine Street in Janesville Monday, April 24, 2017 at 6:30 PM Classes will meet every Monday for nine weeks. Childcare will be provided. In nine easy-to-follow lessons, you’ll learn how to get out of debt, create a budget, make wise spending decisions, save for the future, and so much more! Contact Dirk Lessner for more information (608) 509-2853 or email dirkheating @outlook.com Class registration: https://www.daveramsey.com/fpu/classes/1039663

The Boy Scouts of St. Patrick's will host their annual breakfast on Apr. 23 from 8am -- Noon. This will be an egg, pancake, sausage and cinnamon roll breakfast with proceeds going to the Scouts. Come and support our youth.

Single Catholic Women 18-32: You Are Invited!

Cistercian Nuns and Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity offer a mostly silent retreat specially designed for you. Franciscan Sister Jacqueline Spaniola, OSF teaches St. Ignatius’ discernment process in understanding God’s will for your life.

Saturday, April 29 at the Valley of Our Lady Cistercian Monastery, Prairie du Sac, WI. Begins with 8:00 Mass (optional) and closes with 5:00 prayer. The Sisters and Nuns will gladly take time for questions and answers. There is no cost for the retreat, but registration required. For more info visit https://fscc-calledtobe.org/

What’s Happening

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Mass Intentions = Living Sunday, April 16 8:30 AM Fred & Louise Hookham 10:30 AM Parishioners of Nativity of Mary Monday, April 17 No Mass Tuesday, April 18 No Mass Wednesday, April 19 No Mass Thursday, April 20 8:15 AM Sandra Gensler Grefsheim Friday, April 21 8:15 AM Jim Martelle Saturday, April 22 4:30 PM Parishioners of Nativity of Mary Sunday, April 23 8:30 AM Jim Nally 10:30 AM Celene Ann Hying

ALL ACTIVITIES ARE OPEN TO MEMBERS

OF ANY PARISH IN THE CLUSTER

April 17 10 AM, 1 & 7 PM Adult Bible Study, Nativity of Mary, Call Joni 754-2479 April 17 11:00 AM Centering Prayer, Nativity of Mary, Nativity House April 18 10:30 AM Faith Sharing Group, Nativity of Mary, Nativity House April 18 Noon-5 PM Adoration, St. William, Benediction at 5 PM April 18 6-7 PM Adoration, St. John Vianney April 19 5:30-7:00 AM That Man Is You, St. John Vianney, Marian Hall April 19 9:00 AM Women’s Scripture Study, St. John Vianney, Marian Hall April 20 9 AM-3 PM Adoration, St. Patrick April 21 8:45-9:45 AM Holy Hour (Adoration), Nativity of Mary April 21 9 AM-Noon Adoration, St. John Vianney April 21-23 St. William Parish Rummage Sale April 22 5-7 PM Bingo, St. Patrick April 22-23 Monthly Blood Pressure Screening, St. John Vianney, after Mass April 23 3:00 PM Divine Mercy Sunday Mass, St. Patrick, Reconciliation 1-2:30 PM

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Monday, April 17 10 AM, 1 & 7 PM Adult Bible Study, Joni’s 754-2479 11:00 AM Centering Prayer, Nativity House Tuesday, April 18 10:30 AM Faith Sharing Group, Nativity House Wednesday, April 19 5:45 PM Elementary Religious Education 7:00 PM Loft Choir Practice 7:15 PM High School Religious Education Friday, April 21 8:45-9:45 AM Holy Hour (Adoration), Church Saturday, April 22 9:30-10:30 AM Reconciliation, Church Sunday, April 23 9:45 AM Sanctuary Choir Practice 3:00 PM Divine Mercy Sunday Mass * at St. Patrick’s Parish Sacrament of Reconciliation 1-2:30 PM

Monday 4/17

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Divine Mercy Sunday

4/23

Nativity of Mary 8:15 am 8:15 am 4:30 pm 8:30 & 10:30 am

St. John Vianney 5:15 pm 8:15 am

8:15 am

8:15 am 5:00 pm 8:15 & 9:45 am

St. Patrick 5:15 pm 8:00 am

8:30 am 8:00 am 4:00 pm 7:30 & 10:00 am 3:00 pm

5:00 pm en

Español

St. William 5:15 pm 8:30 am

7:30 am 7:30 am 8:00 am 4:00 pm

8:00 & 10:30 am

St. Mary’s Hospital –Jsvl.

St. Elizabeth Nursing Home 3:30 pm 7:00 am 7:00 am 7:00 am 7:00 am 9:15 am

St. Elizabeth Manor-Footville 9:15 am 9:15 am 9:15 am 9:15 am 9:15 am 11:00 am

Parish Event Calendar

PLEASE NOTE:

The parish offices will be closed on Good Friday and the day after Easter, April 17th.

No Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday or Wednesday this week.

No Reconciliation on Tuesday evening this week.