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Mission Statement

Blessed Savior Catholic Parish, a welcoming open

community of diverse disciples of Christ, affirms a

way of life through prayer, service, and sharing.

North Campus

5501 N. 68th Street, 53218

414-466-0470

Nadia Pope, Principal

East Campus

5140 N. 55th Street, 53218

414-438-2745

Barbara O’Donnell, Principal

South Campus

4059 N. 64th Street, 53216

414-463-3878

Megan Prudom, Principal

West Campus

8545 W. Villard Ave., 53225

414-464-5775

Sarah Radiske, Principal

Karen Earle, Head of Schools

414-463-3878, ext. 222

Blessed Savior Catholic Parish The Epiphany Of The Lord January 7, 2018

Parish Staff

Rev. Romanus N. Nwaru, Pastor

Email: [email protected]

Eileen Heck, Administrative Assistant

John Henry, Finance Director

Christy Presser, Director of Music

Penny Kannall, Bookkeeper

Dave Liccione, Director of Faith Formation

Email: [email protected] Blessed Savior Parish Office/Center (mailing address)

8607 W. Villard Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53225

Phone: 414-464-5033 Fax: 414-464-0079

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.blessedsaviorparish.org

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Parish Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8am - 4pm,

Closed Fridays Mass Times: SATURDAY 4PM—SUNDAY 9AM

Weekdays: Mon. through Wed. 9am in the Chapel Bulletin Deadline: Monday by NOON— Carol Spychalski, Bulletin Editor Sacraments: Preparation for all sacraments are made

through the parish office.

SACRAMENT OF CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE

Arrangements are to be made at least one year in advance

by calling the parish office.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Individual: Any time by appointment

Ministry to the Sick

When a parishioner or family member is hospitalized,

homebound, or in a nursing home, please call the parish office

to have someone bring them Communion or visit. St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry: 5558 N. 69 St.

414-464-3817—-Open Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8-10am

Interfaith Older Adult Programs: 414-466-8858

Pastoral Council Officers — Parish Trustees

Joe Ratke, Chair Julia Atkinson, Treasurer

Paul Bina, Vice-Chair Mark Kuchta, Secretary

Denise Wesserle, Secretary

Baptism of Jackson James Clarence Blum Sunday, December 31, 2017 — 9am Mass. L. to R. Top row: Dad Anthony, Godfather Eric Goss

Godmother Jennifer Goss. Bottom row: Fr. Romanus, Mom Kristin holding Jackson.

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SATURDAY, 1/6 - VIGIL OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

Is 60:1-6/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12 4:00pm † Richard Presser Rosary at 3:15pm SUNDAY, 1/7 - THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

Is 60:1-6/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12 9:00am † Irma Redig Brayer

† James Brayer

Rosary at 8:15am MONDAY, 1/8 - THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD

Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11 or Acts 10:34-38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9/Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 [3]/Mk 1:7-11 9:00am † Theresa Somers WEDNESDAY, 1/10 - WEEKDAY

1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20/Ps 40:2 and 5, 7-8a, 8b-9, 10 [8a and 9a]/Mk 1:29-39 9:00am † Dorothy Kubisiak SATURDAY, 1/13 - VIGIL OF THE 2ND SUNDAY IN

ORDINARY TIME

1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19/Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20/Jn 1:35-42 4:00pm † Al & Jean Siegel

Rosary at 3:15pm SUNDAY, 1/14 - 2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19/1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20/Jn 1:35-42 9:00am † Cornelia Bina

Rosary at 8:15am

Stewardship of Prayer

WELCOME

“I was a stranger and you welcomed me” (Matt. 25:35)

Blessed Savior Parish extends a warm welcome to Anthony, Kristin, Brooklyn, Charlotte & Jackson Blum.

We care about you and your family and we’re here to help in any way we can.

During the month of January there will be Chapel Mass at

9am on Mondays and Wednesdays only.

There will be NO Thursday School Mass in the month of

January. School Mass will resume on Thursday, February 8.

My mother-in-law was the best gift-giver I

ever knew. One could say my parents spoiled

me growing up, but there was something

about her gifts to me that made me feel

overwhelmed. I guess it was that after several

years I still was surprised that she would think

enough of me to get me something no one else would. She

was able to make me feel special every time. Of course, I

believe she honored me in this way because I accepted her

greatest gift to me, her daughter. Sadly, my mother-in-law

did not live long in this world. She passed away over a decade

ago due to an aggressive cancer. Some of her material gifts to

me remain, while others are long gone. But the memories and

the effect of those gifts remain because it was never all about

the gifts themselves. It was about relationship. It was about her

and me. It was about love. What we offer Jesus is never

about the gift itself. It is about the motivation behind the

action and the effect that action has on the body of Christ.

Many of the gifts we give today to God and his people will

fade away like the mist of the early morning, but the effects of

those actions will last forever. It is about relationship. It is

about God and us. It is about love. -Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS

GOSPEL MEDITATION - January 7, 2018

The Epiphany of the Lord "Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of

gold, frankincense, and myrrh." What a wonderful example the

Magi give us in their visit to the infant Jesus. First of all, they

demonstrate profound faith in God's word, spoken through

the prophet Micah: "And you, Bethlehem ... from you shall

come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel" (cf. 5:2).

Embarking on a long and difficult journey, they trust that they

will find this newborn king of the Jews in Bethlehem as the

prophecy announced.

On their arrival at the home of the Holy Family, the Magi

also give us an example of profound humility. These important

men, to whom kings look for guidance and advice, do not

hesitate to bow down, to "prostrate themselves" and give

homage to a tiny babe. Putting their own position out of their

minds, they reverently worship the infant Lord even as he sits

on the lap of his mother. The generosity of these three

"kings" is also evident as they open their treasure boxes and

give to the poor child the richest of gifts. Traditionally, we

understand the gold to symbolize the earthly kingship of

Christ, the frankincense to represent his divinity, and the myrrh

to stand as a symbol of the anointing he will receive upon his

death. Finally, the wisdom of these men is evident in their

decision to return to their country "by another way."

Understanding the threat that King Herod posed to Jesus, they

followed a plan that would help keep the divine child safe

even though it meant inconvenience to themselves.

Faith, humility, generosity, and wisdom. These gifts are the

real legacy of the Three Kings. Today, let us ask God for the

blessing of having these gifts in our lives.

Liturgical Publications Inc.

Archdiocesan Respect Life Mass – January 22, 2018

All are invited to the annual Archdiocesan Respect Life Mass & Reception, Monday evening, January 22, as we observe the National Day of Penance and Prayer for Life. Catholics across the Archdiocese join in fellowship to pray in penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion and for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life, from conception to natural death. Planning to attend? Bring a donation of diapers for newborns, infants, or toddlers, which will be distributed by the Christ Child Society throughout the community.

Blessed Savior Parish, 8545 W. Villard Ave., Milwaukee 53225

Rosary at 6:30pm—Mass @ 7:00pm with reception to follow.

No registration necessary

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A message from your bulletin editor:

The nicest place to be is in someone’s thoughts,

the safest place to be is in someone’s prayers, and

the very best place to be is...in the hands of God.

Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

Prayer Service This year marks the 27th annual Milwaukee Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Prayer Service. Join us on Saturday, January 13, 2018, at St.

Martin de Porres Parish, 3114 N. 2nd St. A musical prelude will take place at 1:30 p.m., followed by the service at 2 p.m. with a reception directly after. This year’s speaker is community leader Celia Jackson. Each year, the theme is chosen from one of Dr. King’s speeches. This year’s theme is, “Awake! Do not be deceived.”

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Card Social—Friday, Jan. 12, 6-11:30pm—St. Florians Parish

Cristo Rey School Cafeteria 1215 S. 45 Donation $12 includes a buffet dinner @ 7:30pm/free beer, soda & coffee, Info. Call 414-383-3565 or www.stflorian.org. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Journaling Workshop—Saturday, January 20, 9am, 11:15am.

St. Joseph Hall, 1501 S. Layton Blvd., Journaling a helpful way to chronicle life events & record observations & ideas. Sponsored by the SSSF, advanced registration is required for this workshop. $15 fee. Write checks to School Sisters of St. Francis Outreach Events Contact [email protected] or 414-385-5272. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Attention all 8th grade girls entering Catholic High School in the fall of 2018. The John and Kathleen Schneider Family Foundation is offering a $1,000 high school scholarship. Information and application forms are available in the Villard hallway literature rack. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> FISH FRY—ST AGNES CATHOLIC PARISH 1/12, 4-7pm

MINISTRY TO THE SICK — Please pray for the

following parishioners and others with health

problems and for all those in nursing homes and

those with continuing health concerns:

Bob B. Amber Anderson,

Carmelo & Francisca Castro, Dennis Claas, , Diane Henry,

Eleanor Mishak, Connie Mueller Ginny & Donald Naegele,

Allan & Lorraine Rischman, Joel Rivera

Robert & Rose Ann Rosenek Jeff Spyhalski,

Joe & Joan Trinkl, Gloria Weinhold

Mary Frances Williams

Lord, You invite all who are burdened to come to you,

May Your healing Hand restore them to health.

If you wish to add someone to the prayer list with their

permission, please call the parish office @ 414-464-5033.

PRAYER LIST. If you have a need you would like the entire

community to pray for, please call the parish office. Your

name will appear for 4 weeks and then be remove from the

list and given to the prayer circle.

Please remember to pray for all the intentions in the book of “Joys and Concerns” and all those who have written them.

The Pope’s prayer Intention for January 2018. Evangelization: Religious Minorities in Asia That Christians, and other religious minorities in Asian countries, may be able to practice their faith in full

freedom.

St. Margaret Mary/Blessed Savior Book Club Is Coming!

Attention parishioners…The dual parish book club is coming! To anyone interested, we will be having a presentation, discussion, and

hospitality to discuss the book Mercy In the

City: How to Feed the Hungry, Give

Drink to the Thirsty, Visit the Imprisoned,

and Keep Your Day Job by Kerry Weber

on Super Bowl Sunday, February 4, 2018

from 12:15PM-1:45PM in Sampon Hall in the basement of St. Margaret Mary Church. If you would like to join us to discuss this important but brief book, please order it on line or buy it at your neighborhood book store. Please RSVP with Faith Formation Director Dave Liccione at [email protected] or 414-573-9292 so that we know how many people to expect. Thank you. See you on 2/4/18!

Eucharistic Ministers/Lectors

You have mail, please check your boxes in back of

Church.

Thanks for supporting Prison Ministry. The Multi-Cultural Commission would like to thank everyone who provided backpacks, prayer books and other items for our Prison Ministry Project. The backpacks will be given to offenders who are returning to the community, and who participate in discussion groups hosted by Blessed Savior Parish. For more

information, please contact Mike Malloy or Phil Kremsreiter.

Happy New Year from TALK ABOUT! Our program is growing in 2018, and, because of this, I would be honored to have 3 or 4 people who have ideas on topics of interest to you, and would like to plan these discussions to join me in this

endeavor. We’ll meet one day a month over coffee at Deb Wuerl’s house for about an hour to evaluate what programs were done in the past and brainstorm any changes that need to be implemented to keep the program fresh for our parishioners, St. Margaret Mary Parish and our neighbors. Interested? Call Deb at 414-305-6270.

National Migration Week, January 7-13

For nearly a half century, the Catholic Church in the United States has celebrated National Migration Week. National Migration Week is an opportunity to recognize the contributions of immigrants, refugees, migrants and survivors of human trafficking in our communities as well as to highlight the work of the Church to serve and accompany newcomers. The theme for National Migration Week 2018 draws attention to Pope Francis’ call to create a culture of encounter. In the homily given at his first Pentecost as Pope, he emphasized the importance of encounter in the Christian faith: “For me this word is very important. Encounter with others. Why? Because faith is an encounter with Jesus, and we must do what Jesus does: encounter others.”

May Christ Jesus dwell with us, keep us from all harm, and make us one in mind and heart, now and forever. Amen.