Saints MARY JOHN the BAPTIST

Our Mission: To focus on the Eucharist as the source

of our foundation and have the commitment to Strengthen our

Faith Journey through the sacraments, continued prayer, education and service

with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Parish Office - 725-7714 528 Second Street

Monday - Friday 8 am - 3:30 pm

Parish Website www.menashacatholicparishes.org

Social Media Search for “St. Mary & St. John Parishes”

St. Mary Elementary School 725-5351www.smcatholicschools.org

Liturgical Celebrations St. Mary St. John Saturday 6:00 pm 4:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am 9:00 am Tuesday 7:30 am - Wednesday 7:00 pm - Thursday - 7:30 am Friday - 7:00 pm

Reconciliation St. Mary - Tuesday 7 - 7:25 am, 12-1 pm Wednesday 12-1 pm and 6:30pm - 6:55 pm St. John - Thursday 7 - 7:25 am, 12-1 pm Friday 12-1 pm and 6:30 pm - 6:55 pm, Saturday - 3-3:50 pm

Welcome to our parishes!

“The Visitation” Stained glass The Baptism Of Jesus - St John the Baptist Parish Congratulations and blessings to all of our graduates!

Where Your Faith Journey Is Strengthened Two Parishes - One Faith

MARY &

Saints JOHN BAPTIST the

Administrator Reverend Michael Lightner

St. John the Baptist 516 De Pere Street

Menasha, WI 54952

St. Mary 528 Second Street

Menasha, WI 54952

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Tuesday, September 28 7:30am SM John Hovey Wednesday, September 29 7:00pm SM Deacon Don & Deb Schultz Family Thursday, September 30 7:30am SJ Bridget Kulick Friday, October 1 7:00pm SJ Elmer Fisk Saturday, October 2 10:00am SM Joe Lukasik 4:00pm SJ Mary & Arthur Kaufman 6:00pm SM L/D of St. Mary and St. John the Baptist Sunday, October 3 9:00am SJ Jeanette Olszewski 11:00am SM Mark Laemmrich

Please join us in praying for the following and all who are ill or otherwise in need of prayer in our parishes: Mary Stanczak, Ruth Lachapell, Fred D., Ken K., Sandy K., Dan Pedersen, Bruce B., Carol Harp, Jean Ross, Joseph and Margaret Reidel, Rose Lewis, Cecile Lingnowski, Donna Mahoney, , Russ & Kirstie, Jack H., Hannah S., Randy R., Jenny R., Patrice Bayer, Susan Marx, Marie Ostorero, The Warren Family, Joan Jenson, Betty Schmidt, Marlene Rehe, Shirley Zitzelberger To add a name to the prayer list call: (920) 725-7714. We will keep names on the list for five weeks and will republish names at your request.

Will You Pray with Us? Join the Parish Staff in prayer this

week for:

SM/SJB Greeters Donald & Krysti Allen

Tim & Patty Bork

Phone Prayer Chain When in need of immediate

prayers: St. Mary - call Mary at 725-1412 Peggy at 725-8084 St. John - call Carol at 993-1240 Susan at 727-0956

If you mail your weekly offering, please use the Parish Office Address—528 2nd St, Menasha 54952 Thank you!

Fox Valley Respect Life - Our group is made up of volunteers from all across the Fox Valley. We advocate for life from conception to natural death. We touch on many issues surrounding life, seeking to

educate and support (both physically and spiritually). We meet at St. Gabriel Parish, 900 Geiger St, Neenah, on the first Monday of most months. Rosary at 5:30 pm. Meeting starts 6:00pm. All are welcome to our meetings. While you don’t need to be Catholic, we do follow Catholic Social teaching on life issues. Questions? Email: [email protected] Facebook page: Fox Valley Respect Life

Next Meeting is October 4.

Support YTD Weekly Collections

SM SJ Budget $123,888 $ 75,279 Recv’d $116,109 $ 72,589 Surplus/ $ (7,770) $ ( 2,690)(Deficit)

Weekly Collection - SM

ACH- $ 2,481 We Share - $ 2,816 IRA Contributions - $ 0 Envelopes - $ 4,156 TOTAL - $ 9,453

Weekly Collection - SJ

ACH- $ 1,737 We Share - $ 872 IRA Contributions - $ 160 Envelopes - $ 4,990 TOTAL - $ 7,759

Please note that the weekend of October 2 & 3 - new Weekend Mass times will go into effect. In order for Father Michael to have more time between Masses for fellowship and confession, the following Weekend Mass schedule

changes will be made the weekend of October 2 &3: The Saturday Masses will be 4pm at St. John and 6pm at St. Mary and the Sunday Masses will be 9 am St. John and 11am St. Mary. Mass Schedule Effective October 2 & 3 Saturday Masses Sunday Masses 4:00pm St. John 9:00am St. John 6:00pm St. Mary 11:00am St. Mary

Our next First Saturday Mass will be offered at St. Mary on October 2. Join us for Adoration and Confession beginning at 9am, followed by the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at 10am. The Five First Saturdays Devotion is one of the principal points of the Fatima message. It centers on the urgent need for mankind to offer reparation and expiate for the many injuries that the Immaculate Heart of Mary suffers from the hands of both impious and indifferent men. On the First Saturday during 5 Consecutive Months, the Devotion consists of: 1. Going to Confession, 2. Receiving the Sacrament of Holy Communion, 3. Saying five decades of the Rosary, 4. Meditating for 15 minutes on the mysteries of the Rosary. All this offered in REPARATION for the sins of blasphemy and ingratitude committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

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Faith Formation Corner - “Once I fall in love, then I'll be happy But then you fall in love and there's still a hole Once I get some money, it'll all be easy But then you get that money, you still feel broke Once I get a little older, I won't worry Then you get older and it don't feel like it should I'm thinking once I learn to grow right where I'm planted Maybe that's when life starts getting good…….. I'm afraid of both my parents dying I call my dad, he answers right away And I didn't hear a word 'cause I was thinking About what hasn't happened yet but will someday And we hang up the phone before I know it I'm crying over the conversation my fear took I'm thinking once I learn to soak up every moment I'll realize my life's already good Thank God that my life's already good” Lyric excerpts to Getting Good by Lauren Alaina We always seem to be looking for something new or different. We look ahead of us for the next good thing, we look behind us and wish we were enjoying a previous time in our lives. But there is something to be said about the sacrament of the present moment. God has talked to you in the past. God will talk to you in the future - nothing will change that. All you need to realize and surrender to, is how He is speaking to you and calling you to live in THIS moment. Take some time this week to breathe in God’s love and grace right now. United in the Mission of Christ, Bethany Doll [email protected] (920)725-7714 ext 424

Welcome Visitors! We extend a special welcome to any visitors joining us for worship this weekend! We invite anyone worshipping with us to consider joining our parish community on a regular basis. If you are new to the area, been away from us for a while, have a desire to explore your spiritual faith, would like to find out more about the Catholic faith or just have questions, please feel free to contact Deacon Don Schultz at (920) 725-7714 X416 or [email protected]

Interested in joining the SMCS community? Student registration is still open! SMCS offers rolling registration for preschool-grade 12. Contact Kelly at [email protected] for more information or to register.

Mark your calendars and get registered for All Aboard on October 16, 2021, at St. Mary Catholic High School! Enjoy an evening of food, drink, live entertainment, fellowship, auctions, tailgate, and more, all in support of St. Mary Catholic Elementary Schools and Middle School. Register at www.smcsallaboard.org by October 4.

Important Faith Formation and Youth Ministry Dates: Remember to Register for Faith Formation! You can find Registration forms at the back of each

church and at the parish office. Call 725-7714 ext. 424 with questions.

September 26 - Confirmation Candidate and Sponsor Meeting 9am at St. Mary. Rite of Enrollment to follow at 10:30am Mass Missionary Disciples Gathering 10:30am Mass, Lunch, Volley square and Cornhole competitions!

September 29 - NO Wednesday Night FUEL or Faith Formation Classes. At-Home Lesson this week!

October 6 - Wednesday Night FUEL, Faith Formation Grades 1-11, Parent Night

You can sign up to join us for these events, how to volunteer, or how to sign up for Wednesday Night FUEL by going to our Facebook page, or joining our email list! Just email [email protected]

2022 Mass Intention Book The Mass intention book for 2022 (Jan-Mar) is now available for a special intention, for the living and/or the repose of a soul. If you would like to have a Mass offered for $10, contact the parish office to schedule. Please only one weekend Mass and one weekday per intention, per year. Thank you!

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Congratulations!

Please sign up for the upcoming 40 Days for Life fall campaign. Please stop by the table in the back of church to sign up for one of our parish hours or see what other hours are available. Statistics show the greater the prayerful presence, the less women show up for abortion appointments! Please stop by the table in the back with any questions you may have and to sign up to help end abortion!

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The Altar Flowers beautify our sanctuaries and are a welcome offering to our worship. They can be given in thanksgiving to God for a family member’s birthday, wedding anniversary, or other blessing. They can also given in memory of a departed loved one or friend. The cost for the altar flowers at St. Mary is $60.00 per week ($30 each for 2 arrangements.) To maintain this beauty in our sanctuaries for the glory of God we need people to sign up to donate to cover each weeks flower costs. Please call Carmen in the Parish Office at (920) 725-7714 Thanks and God bless!

Calling all creatures great and small! St. Francis is the patron saint of animals, and to celebrate St. Francis' works, members of

the church, school, and community are encouraged to bring their pets to St. Mary for a blessing. Our St. Francis Pet Blessing will take place at 5:30pm on Monday, October 4 at the Parish Office/School entrance at St. Mary on 2nd Street. We will have a brief prayer service and all pets will be blessed. Bring a picture if you pet doesn't travel well. Don't have a pet? Bring your favorite stuffed animal! St. Francis loved all God’s creatures and followed God’s example of kindness, mercy, compassion, and love for all creation. Hope to see you there! Please invite your pet loving friends!

Do you have any Rosaries, Crucifixes, books or other religious items that could be used to help build up the faith in a new home? Drop them off at the Parish Office and we will help them to become a treasure to a new family. God Bless!

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