Staffed by the Discalced Carmelite Friars · 9/15/2019 · rule adherence for the perfectionist...
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Saint Florian Staffed by the Discalced Carmelite Friars
MASSES Saturday (Anticipated) ...................... 4:00 pm
Sunday .............................................. 8:00 am
Monday through Friday .................... 5:00 pm (celebrated in Our Lady’s Chapel)
Evening before Holy Day (Anticipated) ...................................................... 7:00 pm (celebrated in the Main Church - no 5:00 pm Mass)
Holy Day .......................................... 8:00 am (celebrated in the Main Church - no 5:00 pm Mass)
CONFESSIONS Saturdays .......................................... 2:30 - 3:30 pm (or upon request at the parish office)
FOOD PANTRY 3rd Monday of each month ................ 5:00 - 6:00 pm (in Carmel Hall)
HELPING HANDS Outreach for the elderly and the homebound. Elaine Croft....................................... 615-7124
MARY QUEEN OF SAINTS CATHOLIC ACADEMY (Our Parish Cluster School)
1435 South 92 Street • West Allis, WI 53214 476-0751
PARISH STAFF Administrator: Fr. Fred Alexander, O.C.D. 383-3565, ext. 2 Email [email protected] Secretary: Jacqueline Wick Maintenance: Joseph Rivest
ST. FLORIAN PARISH OFFICE 1210 South 45 Street
Phone .................................................. 383-3565, ext. 0 Fax ...................................................... 383-2708 Email ................ [email protected] Website .................. www.stflorian.org
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Parish Office is Closed on Fridays
PASTORAL COUNCIL Chairperson: Kate Klister .................. 350-9217 Vice Chair: Sue Jens .......................... 328-4042 Trustee: Russell Miller ...................... 671-2385 Trustee: Sandy Kania ......................... 672-0364
MUSIC DIRECTORS Joseph Carpenter - 4:00 p.m. Sat. choir…..430-3425 Diane Bersch - 8:00 a.m. Sun. choir……...541-8109
CHRISTIAN FORMATION OFFICE Within St. Rita Parish, 2318 South 61 Street , West Allis, WI 53219 High School/Confirmation Program RCIA-Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults RCIC-Rite of Christian Initiation of Children Contact the DRE - Director of Religious Education, Barbara Krieger..................................... 541-7515, ext. 39
SACRAMENTS Baptism Parish registration and parental instruction required. Please contact the parish office.
Marriage Please arrange for a date and instructions at least six months in advance at the parish office. Parish registration is required.
Anointing of the Sick
PARISH MEMBERSHIP Each family or single adult 18 years old or older
living at home or alone is invited and expected to be registered in our parish family at the parish office.
Please call the parish office to register.
“Please Remember St. Florian Parish in your Will.”
1233 South 45 Street, West Milwaukee, WI 53214-3615
September 15, 2019 ~ Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
“'Rejoice with me because I have found my lost sheep.' I tell you, in just the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-
nine righteous people who have no need of repentance.”
~ Luke 15:6c-7
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Florian Parish - September 15, 2019
Sat., September 14 - Anticipated 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:00 pm † Marty Palm
Sun., September 15 - Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Parishioners at St. Florian
Mon., September 16 - SS. Cornelius, Pope & Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs
5:00 pm † Robert Satorius
Tues., September 17 - Weekday
5:00 pm † Lisa Pranghofer
Wed., September 18 - Weekday
5:00 pm † For Souls in Purgatory
Thurs., September 19 - Weekday
5:00 pm The Parishioners
Fri., September 20 - SS. Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, Priest, and
Paul Chŏng Ha-sang, and Companians, Martyrs 5:00 pm Vocations
Sat., September 21 - Anticipated 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:00 pm † Justin & Alice Cesar
Sun., September 22 - Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am † Fr. Timothy McGough
September 14
through
September 22
CARMELITE QUOTE
“O Lord, my God, who will seek You with simple
and pure love and not find You
are all he desires. . .”
~ St. John of the Cross
ETERNAL FLAME
Sun: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14/Ps 51 3-4, 12-13, 17, 19 [Lk 15:18]/ 1 Tm 1:12-17/Lk 15:1-32 or 15:1-10 Mon: 1 Tm 2:1-8/Ps 28:2, 7, 8-9 [6]/Lk 7:1-10 Tues: 1 Tm 3:1-13/Ps 101:1b-2ab, 2cd-3ab, 5, 6 [2]/ Lk 7:11-17 Wed: 1 Tm 3:14-16/Ps 111:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [2]/Lk 7:31-35 Thurs: 1 Tm 4:12-16/Ps 111:7-8, 9, 10 [2]/Lk 7:36-50 Fri: 1 Tm 6:2c-12/Ps 49:6-7, 8-10, 17-18, 19-20/Lk 8:1-3 Sat: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [5]/Mt 9:9-13 Next Sun: Am 8:4-7/Ps 113:1-2, 4-6, 7-8 [cf. 1a, 7b]/ 1 Tm 2:1-8/Lk 16:1-13 or 16:10-13
GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE
"Tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to listen to Jesus, but the Pharisees and scribes began to complain?" In this Sunday's Gospel, we learn the context for the forthcoming parables about the lost and found. A great mixed crowd surrounds Jesus. The religious elite are present, along with all manner of local lowlifes. The Pharisees seem a bit upset that this wasn't the lecture series they were hoping for. Why would Jesus welcome sinners? Jesus responds as if it's the most obvious thing in the world. "Rejoice with me because I have found my lost
sheep . . . rejoice because I have found the coin that I lost ? let us celebrate with a feast, because this son of mine . . . was lost, and has been found!" Each of the parables features a dramatic example. Of 99 sheep, one has gone astray. Of 10 coins, one has gone missing. The welcomed son has previously been a covetous scoundrel. Jesus' point to the Pharisees is clear. If the Gospel really is "good news," if our faith really has the power to save, why wouldn't we want everyone drawing near? Why wouldn't we do everything in our power to eke out that possibility for every single person, no matter where they have
wandered? After all, if this message is not of value to everyone, why is it of value to anyone? Our Christian faith is not a matter of rule adherence for the perfectionist elite. In our own ways, each of us is the lost sheep, the prodigal son. There is no one who "has no need of repentance." The Church is a mixed crowd. And we are mixed people. And the Gospel has good news for each of us today! There is no one Jesus doesn't go after, no one he does not catch sight of "while . . . still a long way off," no one to whom he does not run to embrace and welcome home.
Readings for the week of September 15, 2019
CALENDAR RAFFLE WINNER
September 10, 2019
$25 - Emily McFarland
September 14 - September 20
In loving memory of:
† Pat Roffers
We all struggle with worshipping things that are not God. These are things that we place in our lives and reverence more than God himself. Things such as our self-image, power, status, possessions, securities, and even ideologies can be allowed
to make great claims on us. Sometimes, who "god" is for us is what we make this "god" out to be. Our self-constructed gods serve little purpose, other than placating us and making us feel better about ourselves and our world.
This is not the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, nor the God whom Jesus called Father. The true God challenges us out of our comfort zones and pushes us to discover our potential.
But, He does so patiently and with great love. He knows how fickle we can be and is always eager to welcome us home.
LIVE THE LITURGY - INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK
CATHOLIC QUOTE
God creates out of nothing.
Wonderful you say.
Yes, to be sure, but He does what is still more wonderful:
He makes saints out of sinners.
~ Soren Kierkegaard
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Florian Parish - September 15, 2019
Patricia Balistrieri Michael &
Catherine Becker Elaine Croft
Gregg & Susan Dufek
Janeen Enriquez Steven Feuling
Kathy Grabowski
Helen Guszkowski Arlene Horton Judy Johnson
Ed Keever Ruth Kressl
Mary Longrie Helen Markowski Bernie & James
McGivern
Betty Michalowski Candy Netterfield
family Mary Priewe
Clara Satorius Carolyn Toby Edie Wurcer
Gloria Zelazek Bernie Zimney
In September,
Please Pray For . . .
EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP - RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS
Saturday, September 14 12-4 pm ............ Secular Carmelites in Carmel Hall 2:00 pm ............ Bell Choir in Carmel Hall 2:30-3:30 pm .... Confessions 3:00 pm ............ Celebration Choir in Fellowship Room 4:00 pm ............ Mass in Church
Sunday, September 15 8:00 am ............ Mass in Church 9:00 am ............ Christian Women/Holy Name Society Breakfast & Meeting in Carmel Hall
Monday, September 16 1:00 pm ............ Staff Meeting in Parish Office 4:30 pm ............ SVdP Set Up in Carmel Hall 5:00-6:00 pm .... SVdP Food Pantry in Carmel Hall 5:00 pm ............ Mass in Our Lady’s Chapel
Tuesday, September 17 5:00 pm ............ Mass in Our Lady’s Chapel
Wednesday, September 18 11:00 am .......... Jubilation Choir in Fellowship Room 11:45 am .......... Cristo Rey School Mass in Church 12:30 pm .......... Divine Mercy Group in Fellowship Room 5:00 pm ............ Mass in Our Lady’s Chapel Thursday, September 19 5:00 pm ............ Mass in Our Lady’s Chapel 7:00 pm ............ Dartball in Carmel Hall
Friday, September 20 5:00 pm……… Mass in Our Lady’s Chapel
Saturday, September 21 2:00 pm ............ Bell Choir in Carmel Hall 2:30-3:30 pm .... Confessions 3:00 pm ............ Celebration Choir in Fellowship Room 4:00 pm ............ Mass in Church w/Anniversary Blessings 5:00 pm ............ Volunteer Appreciation Dinner in Cafeteria
Sunday, September 22 8:00 am ............ Mass in Church w/Anniversary Blessings
CHANGE TO RCIA SCHEDULE!!!!
Last chance to register for K4 - grade 8 is Sunday, September 15th. Parent and student orientation for K4 - grade 8 is Sunday, September 15th at 9:00 a.m. in Arnold Hall. Registration materials will be available at the Orientation for any
family still needing to register. Classes for K4 – grade 8 begin Sunday, September 22nd at 9:00 a.m. Orientation for high school classes, as well as last chance to register, is Sunday, September 29th at 9:00 a.m. in Arnold Hall.
Any questions before that, please call the parish office at 414-541-7515.
Due to some scheduling conflicts with those who have already expressed an interest in participating in the RCIA
process, please note, we have moved the sessions from Thursday evenings, to SUNDAY MORNINGS at 9:00 a.m.!
We will still meet two times a month. So if this works better for you, and you would now like to join us, please
give me call. We will begin Sunday, October 6th. As our little ones and not so little ones head back to school,
let's keep them in our prayers, and remember to share an encouraging word with them often.
~ Barbara Kreiger, D.R.E. QUAD PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Patience in All Things by Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS — St. Francis De Sales said, "Have patience with all things, but, first of all with yourself." Life has a way of knocking us down or off the path we are traveling. If it is a path that God has
called us to, then it will be easier to get back to the journey, but nevertheless, it is difficult. The hardest thing to bear is that too often what we blame on life is really about our own choices or shortcomings. The refrain of many a blues singer sounds
something like, "Nobody to blame but me!" What is the Good News? God's patience is far superior to our own. We do need to follow the words above and cultivate in ourselves a greater sense of patience in all things. However, we should take great comfort in knowing that God's patience
will always be there as we struggle to grow and advance in our life as a disciple. You're trying to live a stewardship way of life but keep falling onto the side of the road? God wants you to reach Him on
the road but will wait for you. You want to be holier and more committed to your faith? God will take what you give Him. The danger is when you lose your patience and stop moving toward Him. You decide that it doesn't really matter and
that what you can offer God doesn't amount to anything of worth. We must never cease our journey. You and I may get fed up, but our God never will.
Before he was a follower of Jesus,
Matthew had a more notorious profession: tax collector. To support their empire, the Romans taxed those they had con-
quered. They recruited locals for this unpleasant task. The tax collectors weren't paid well and were notorious for over-
charging their fellow countrymen and skimming off the top. Let's just say Matthew would not have been voted "Most Reli-gious" in his graduating class! But Jesus sees Matthew's heart and calls him anyway. No matter our profession, we are called to act with Christian virtues of justice and charity. Our work-
place can be the place where we encounter God in our cowork-ers and customers. It can be the place where we can show the
love of Christ to those we meet. St. Matthew, pray for us!
ST. MATTHEW, THE APOSTLE
COMMUNITY AREA ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHRISTIAN WOMEN/HOLY NAME SOCIETY
The Christian Women/Holy Name Society will hold their first breakfast meeting of the season
this Sunday, September 15 after the 8:00 a.m. Mass in Carmel Hall.
Everyone is welcome to join us for breakfast. Our meeting will follow the breakfast.
New officers will be elected at this meeting.
New Horizons Weekend of Healing for those Separated or Divorced Friday-Sunday, September 27-29
Schoenstatt Retreat Center, W284 N698 Cherry Lane, Waukesha
This healing weekend is designed to help each participant embark upon a new phase of life. It is an opportunity for
divorced persons to pause and examine their lives —- their strong points and weaknesses, their hurts, disappointments, joys and frustrations. It is a weekend of involvement. The
cost of $150.00 includes five meals and lodging for the entire weekend (financial assistance available).
Registration deadline is Wednesday, September 18. For more information or a registration form, please call the
Office for Marriage and Family Life at 414-758-2215 or visit: http://www.johnpaul2center.org/Nazareth—Project/
Separated-and-Divorced.htm
Pro-Life Picnic in the Park Sunday, September 15, 2:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Hawthorn Glen Park, 1130 North 60 Street
Join us for a family-friendly potluck picnic in the park. A round table discussion with local pregnancy center
leaders about how pro-lifers are not just “pro-birth”. Free s’mores and a bonfire. A fun time learning and socializing
with other pro-lifers! For more details, visit www.facebook.com/BrewCityRightToLife
or email [email protected]
Autumn Day of Prayer Wednesday, September 18, 9:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Redemptorist Retreat Center, 1800 North Timber Trail Lane, Oconomowoc
As the season slowly changes from summer to autumn, we reflect on the changes in our lives. This day of prayer is not a silent retreat. It begins with refreshments, followed
by a conference, the sacrament of Reconciliation, and time for silent reflection. After lunch, we will pray the Rosary together and close with the celebration of the Eucharist.
Cost is $30 and includes materials and lunch. Pre-registration is advised; but walk-ins are most welcome.
To register, please call 1-262-567-6900.
Palačinka Breakfast Sunday, September 22, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Sacred Heart Parish, 917 North 49 Street
A la carte serving. All are welcome to enjoy this traditional breakfast. Offerings will include: Palačinka with jam,
plain or baked with cheese, žganci, breakfast sausage links, and sauerkraut. Available beverages: coffee, milk, and orange juice. A most satisfying and appetite pleasing
breakfast is guaranteed. Invite your family and friends to share your enjoyment. For addition information, please see
the website: https://www.sacredheartmilwaukee.org
The Pallium Lecture Thursday, September 19, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m Mount Mary University, Bergstrom Hall, 2900 North Menomonee River Parkway
Visitor parking in Lot B accessed from N. 92 St.
A presentation selected by Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki, is an annual opportunity for the faithful to learn from
national and international experts on a variety of topics that are pertinent to Catholic life in today’s world. This year, a
vision for the ministry of Catholic education will be presented by The Most Reverend Gerald Kicanas.
Responding to his remarks will be Kathleen Cepelka, Ph.D., William Henk, Ed.D., and Jose Vasquez, MS.
The evening is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee with the support of The Lynde and Harry Bradley
Foundation. It is free and open to the public. Reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks (optional)
begins at 5:30 p.m. and the lecture, discussion, and Q&A begins at 6:30 p.m. To register, please visit: https://archmil.regfox.com/
pallium-lecture-2019?utm_campaign=website&utm_source=sendgrid&utm_medi
um=email
230+ Artisans, Craft Makers, Creators and Designers presenting their work in a natural setting on the grounds
Food Booths Beverage Booths
Parish Pantry Booth
Entertainment Silent Auction
Door Prizes from Fair Entries
With grateful praise and sincere appreciation,
I THANK YOU for your current and past service on our various
Councils, Committees, Fund-Raising Projects, especially our
Liturgical Volunteers and those listed below.
A dinner in your honor will be celebrated on
Saturday, September 21
in the Cristo Rey High School Cafeteria.
Come and enjoy food, drink, and fellowship.
Hors d’oeuvres will begin at 5:00 p.m.
with Dinner at 6:00 p.m., followed by socializing.
If you plan to attend, please R.S.V.P.
to Jacqueline at the Parish Office
no later than tomorrow,
Monday, September 16
at (414) 383-3565, extension 0.
I hope to see you there!
Fr. Fred, O.C.D.
Celebration, Jubilation and Bell Choirs
Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers
Lectors
Ushers
Greeters
Acolytes (Altar Servers)
Sacristan
Pastoral Council
Finance Council
Christian Formation Committee
Communications Committee (The Flame)
Human Concerns Committee
Prayer & Worship Committee
Christian Women/Holy Name Society
SVdP Conference (Food Pantry)
MQSCA Liaison
Building and Grounds Committee
Environment Committee — (Church Decorators and
Launderer of Liturgical Linens)
Money Counters and Deposit Runners
Casino Nite Planning Committee & Workers
Fish Fry & Chicken Dinner Workers
Fish Fry Veggie Ladies
Dessert Bakers
Card Social Workers
Breakfasts with Santa & the Easter Bunny Workers
Scrip Volunteers
Helping Hands
Parish Office and Bulk Mailing Helpers
Cristo Rey Staff
Date:
Time:
St. Florian Card Social
St. Florian/Cristo Rey School Cafeteria (elevator available) 1215 South 45 Street
Time: 6:00 - 11:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner served at 7:30 p.m.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FISH FRY 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 4, 2019 Friday, November 1, 2019 Friday, December 6, 2019 Adults, $12.00 / Children, ages 3-10, $7.50 ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT CHICKEN DINNER Saturday, November 2, 2019 ~ 3:30 - 7:00 p.m. Adults, $10.00 / Children, ages 3-10, $6.00 Holiday Basket Raffles & Bake Sale
Next Card Social: Friday, October 25
Play your cards right
and join us at the next
CARD SOCIAL!
FRIDAY, SEPT. 27
Playing Cards
Great Conversation
Raffle
Homemade Meal
For a $13 donation,
enjoy FREE Beer,
Soda, Coffee and
MORE!
Opportunities for 7 Days of Service September 22-29, 2019
Seven Days of Service, which is part of the archdiocesan 175th
anniversary observance, will be an opportunity to highlight and invite people
to the witness of service in our communites.
St. Florian’s planned opportunity is partaking in the St. Vincent de Paul
Friends of the Poor ® Walk at Scout Lake Park in Greendale.
Register by clicking here if you would like to join us or go to https://www.brownpapertickets.com/
event/4219526