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SAINT JOHN the EVANGELIST

St. John the Evangelist is a Roman Catholic Eucharistic community faithful to the values and traditions of the Church. We strive to live our faith every day, to embrace stewardship, and to be nurtured by continuous Christian Formation.

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SCHOOL Mary Laidlaw-Otto, Principal

www.sje.k12.wi.us 414-321-8540 (office) | 414-321-4450 (fax)

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Austin Rahill, Director

414-321-8922

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PASTOR: Very Rev. Michael F. Merkt

Steven F. Pemper, Deacon

Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:30pm Sunday: 8:30 & 10:30am

Confessions Friday & Saturday: 8:30am First Saturday: 3:30 to 4:00pm

Anointing of the Sick First Saturday after the 4:30pm Mass.

Devotions after Daily Mass Monday through Saturday - Rosary Tuesday - St. Anthony Saturday - Mother of Perpetual Help

Baptism Third Sunday at 11:45am. Please call the parish office to schedule. PRE-BAPTISMAL CLASS is required for parents with the first child.

Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Use entrance along the south side of the church.

Marriage Contact the parish office at least 6 months before intended date of marriage.

RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Adults interested in Baptism, Communion, and/or Confirmation are asked to contact the Religious Education office.

Parish Membership Families & single adults (over 18) are asked to visit the parish office to register.

Parish Office Hours Monday - Thursday: 8:00am to 5:00pm Friday: 8:00am to 12:00pm Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays

Sick & Shut-Ins Call the parish office to arrange for Confession & Communion.

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Eighteenth Ordinary Sunday

MONDAY, AUGUST 6 (THE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD) 8:00 am Intention of Tyler Schneider and Monica Walden -

Family TUESDAY, AUGUST 7 (SAINT SIXTUS II, POPE AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS) 7:30 am †Stanley Wierzchowski - Anna Zamarek WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8 (SAINT DOMINIC, PRIEST) 8:00 am †Ray Freiberg - John & Loretta Urh THURSDAY, AUGUST 9 (SAINT TERESA BENEDICTA OF THE CROSS, VIRGIN AND MARTYR) 7:30 am †Zygmunt and Matylda Lenartwicz - Zuzanski Family FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 (SAINT LAWRENCE, DEACON AND MARTYR) 8:00 am †Hedy Rebiega - Family Intention of the Masino Family - Carol Lee Masino †Ray Freiberg - MaryCay †Joe Peyovich - John & Emil Beck In Thanksgiving - Syl Markowski SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 (SAINT CLARE, VIRGIN) 8:00 am †Elaine Frenzel - Family 1:00 pm Wedding - Strmsek/Mejac 4:30 pm For the Members of St. John’s Parish SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 (NINTEENTH ORDINARY SUNDAY) 8:30 am †Margaret Alpner - Husband Bob 10:30 am †Mariano Crivello - Jason Milsna †Joseph Peyovich and †Jim & Virginia Kalchik - Lou &

Mary Jo Gundrum Special Intention Intention of Frank Pirc - Family Intention of Gertrude Wendling - Hoerig Family

Readings for the Week of August 5, 2018 Monday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14/Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9 [1a, 9a]/2 Pt 1:16-19/Mk 9:2-10 Tuesday: Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22/Ps 102:16-18, 19-21, 29 and 22-23 [17]/Mt 14:22-36 or 15:1-2, 10-14 Wednesday: Jer 31:1-7/Jer 31:10, 11-12ab, 13 [cf. 10d]/Mt 15:21-28 Thursday: Jer 31:31-34/Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19 [12a]/Mt 16:13-23 Friday: 2 Cor 9:6-10/Ps 112:1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9 [5]/Jn 12:24-26 Saturday: Hb 1:12--2:4/Ps 9:8-9, 10-11, 12-13 [11b]/Mt 17:14-20 Next Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:4-8/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [9a]/Eph 4:30--5:2/Jn 6:41-51 © LPi

FESTIVAL THANK YOU Our 51st Annual Parish Festival has come and gone. Many hours of work have been put in to planning, set-up and executing the plans, fol-lowed by the take-down of the festival grounds.

The success of the festival is not just measured by dollars and cents. Over the years, I have heard parishioners say the festival is a great time to get to know one another. Those who have worked the festival for a num-ber of years say they have become life-long friends.

Let us thank God who provided us with three days of perfect festival weather. In addition, there was plenty of good food (too much to eat in three days), lots of good music along with visiting with family and friends. I wish to extend a big THANK YOU to the many parishioners and friends of the parish who helped to make our 51st Annual Parish Festival a success.

ANNUAL MISSIONARY APPEAL GLOBAL PARTNERS - RUNNING WATERS

AUGUST 4TH & 5TH Welcome Sr. Jan Gregorcich, SSND as she invites us to partake in the 2018 Mission Appeal If you would like to make a financial donation to the Mission Appeal, please use the envelopes that are provided in the pews. When making a check, make it out to St. John the Evangelist with a memo for Mission Appeal.

Thank you in advance for your generosity. Fr. Michael

This Week’s Sanctuary Candle & Tabernacle Candles are lit for

The Parishioners of St. John’s

To reserve candles, visit the parish office. Cost: $3/candle.

Clear glass candle holders and 5-day

inserts for home use are available for purchase in the

parish office. The cost is $3.00/each.

Bulletin Deadline is Monday at Noon. You may email your item to rectory@stjohns-grfd.org

Mass Intentions

Jesus, you are the Good Shepherd. You know each of us and you call us by name to serve in faith. Help us to respond generously to your voice. Give courage and guidance to those you call to the priesthood and diaconate, to religious life and lay ministry, so they may respond wholeheartedly and serve devotedly. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen

Please pray especially for: Fr. John & Deacon Nicholas Baumgardner (Sons of Dennis & Mary Baumgardner) Sr. Mary Coffelt (Daughter of †Ralph & †Mary Coffelt) Sr. Maria Cabrini Gerszewski (Granddaughter of Judy Gerszewski) Sr. Jan Gregorcich (Daughter of †Martin & †Matilda Gregorcich) Br. MJ Groark OFM CAP (Son of Michael & Anna Marie Groark) Deacon Steve Pemper Samuel Schulz (Grandson of Don & Mary Ann Kanter) Sr. Mary Frances Werner (Daughter of Wellward & Gertrude Werner) Sr. M. Thérèse Wycklendt (Granddaughter of Frank & Barbara Rekowski)

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Wow! What a year for the festival set-up and tear down again! Everything was down by Tuesday night and put away Wednesday. Although I’m unable to mention everyone by name, you know

who you are, so, on behalf of the Festival Committee and St. John the Evangelist Parish, I

would like to say THANK YOU!

Giulio Leonardelli, Festival Grounds Leader

FROZEN MEAT PRODUCTS AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS WILL BE

AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AFTER ALL MASSES THIS WEEKEND IN THE CHURCH HALL.

Festival Lawn Signs

Those who signed out lawn signs promoting our festival this year are asked to please return them to the parish office as soon as possible. We

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A U G U S T 5 , 2 0 1 8 · E I G H T E E N T H S U N D A Y I N O R D I N A R Y T I M E

PILLAR 1: THE CREED DISCUSSION RECAP

Pillar session 7: The Beginning of the Middle (CCC #456-534)

What does it mean to say God became flesh? How is that possible? Does the balance of the divine becoming human complement each other or conflict? What does this mean for Mary? What was it like for Mary (a human) to carry a baby (divine) in her womb? How does this whole operation work?

God works theandrically (i.e. of or relating to the divine and human or their union or joint operation - one and the same Christ, working both the divine and the human actions by one theandric operation).

God takes on the form of a baby with all that entails. This is an amazing miracle at the center of our faith. God literally submits to the laws of our nature, this is not only humbling but incredible to fathom. Mary literally combed God’s hair, sang to God, rubbed God’s belly when he was sick, held God’s hand walking in town, etc. Why would God do this? What was the purpose of God becoming flesh?

1) To save us (CCC 457) 2) That we may know God’s love (CCC 458) 3) To be our model of holiness (CCC 459) 4) To make us partakers of the divine nature (CCC 460)

Jesus had two wills and two natures and they complimented each other. God had to assume every aspect of the human nature to save it. That which he did not assume was not saved. Jesus established a Church and a Sacramental system of means to be saved (which we will go deeper into in Pillar 2). The system is meant for two reasons: gratia sans (grace heals) and gratia elevans (grace elevates). This

not only transforms us in Sacramental grace but elevates us to become partakers of the Heavenly kingdom. When a devout Catholic (in a state of grace) receives their Creator, Redeemer & Sanctifier on their tongue at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass the graces transferred to the Soul is unparalleled. When that same person goes to the altar and offers all of their sacrifices, pain, turmoil, loss, hatred, sad-ness, joy, merit and love Christ receives that and replaces it with Himself. It’s God becoming flesh within us spiritually. This is amazing!!

God bless, Austin Rahill, Director of Religious Education

DIVINE MERCY IN THE SECOND GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD. WITH FR. MICHAEL GAITLEY

This 10-week series is a wonderful introduction to the 33 Days programs as well as an excellent continuation or culmination for those who have completed some or all of the seven programs.

Beginning Monday, September 10th at 6:45pm or Tuesday, September 11th at 1:00pm!

Questions? Call or text Chris at 414-507-7660 or Laura Lee at 414-840-0261.

Help us save a life!! Once again, St.

John’s Christian Women will be sponsoring a Blood Drive on Monday, September 17th in

the church hall. Please call Diane at 414-327-6780 to schedule your appointment time.

St. John’s School - Spread the Word!! We have openings for the 2018-19 school year! Our parish school has so much to offer: high standard academics, a strong faith tradition, co-curricular activities and organizations. Call the parish office at 414-321-1965 to leave a message

and someone from the school will contact you.

2019 Raffle Calendars ($20) are now available at the parish office. Box Tops for Education are still being collected through the summer. They can be placed in the

container located in the narthex.

St. John the Evangelist School is seeking a kitchen manager for our lunch program. This is a part time position; four hours per day on days when school is in session; preparing and

serving food to our amazing students under the direction of our food service provider, Taher, Inc. For more information, please contact Jill at Taher: jfehler@taher.com.

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION UPCOMING DATES Confirmation Parent meeting - Sunday, August 12th at 6:00pm in the hall. Grades 9-10 & Confirmation - classes start Sunday, September 9th. Grades 1-8 - classes start Tuesday, September 18th w/parent meeting in hall. To register your child(ren) for class, contact Austin in the RE office at 414-321-8922.

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ST. JOHN’S ELDER MINISTRY is made up of parish members who make regular visits to follow

parishioners who are homebound or reside in assisted living or nursing homes. While our family

members or friends may live apart from our worshipping community, they are still considered

members of the parish. Please contact the parish office at 414-321-1965 if you are aware of someone who could use a “friendly visit.” An Elder Ministry volunteer will

be happy to follow up on your referral.

A HOLY SACRIFICE - ANNUAL SEMINARY DINNER You are cordially invited to join our pastor, Fr. Michael, and other parishioners at the 16th Annual Seminary Dinner, titled “A Holy Sacrifice”, on Friday, September 28th. The dinner will be held at the Wisconsin Center Ballroom (400 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee) and is a wonderful opportunity to spend a joyful evening with Catholics from all over the diocese, enjoy a delicious dinner, and support the seminary. Cost per person is $150, a portion of which is tax-deductible. Transportation can be arranged. Please contact Dennis or Mary Baumgardner at 414-427-0832 with questions or to RSVP. RSVP’s are needed by September 5th. Thank you!

THE FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

on Wednesday, August 15th is a Holy Day of Obligation

All Catholics are required to attend Mass.

Mass will be offered on Wednesday, August 15th at 8:00am, Noon, & 6:30pm

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Please Keep Us “Up To Date” e-mail or call the parish office... • If you’ve recently had a child, and the baptism took place in

another parish. • If a child has moved out of your home, and is living on his or

her own. • If you are a young adult, supporting yourself, living on your own

or with your parents, you should be independently registered at our parish.

• If you have changed your address or phone number. • If you are planning to move out of the area and will be joining

another parish.

Mass Times When Traveling

Visit www.masstimes.org for the location and schedule of

Masses of Catholic Churches throughout the USA.

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Would you pray for a priest each day??

AUGUST 5

Rev. Thomas Brundage

AUGUST 6

Rev. Todd Budde

AUGUST 7

Rev. Dennis Budka

AUGUST 8

Dominican Priests

St. Dominic

AUGUST 11

Rev. Patrick Burns

AUGUST 10

Rev. John Burns

AUGUST 9

Rev. William Burkert

“Be close to your priests with your affection and with your prayers that they may always be shepherds according to God’s heart. ~ Pope Francis

St. John the Evangelist

Catholic Church

St. John the Evangelist

Catholic School, Greenfield

From the Mailbag… Holy Hour for Vocations will be held Sunday, August 12th at 2:00pm at Immaculate Conception (1023 E Russell Ave, Milwaukee). Fr. Phillip Schumaker will lead us as we pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life and for all of the seminarians at St. Francis de Sales Seminary. A brief social will follow. Please bring a dish to share. For more information, visit www.rosesforourlady.org.

A Marian Consecration Ceremony (for those who have not yet been consecrated and for those who wish to renew their consecration) will be held at Nativity of the Lord Parish (3672 E Plankinton Ave, Cudahy) after the 7:00pm Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of the Assumption on Tuesday, August 14th. All are welcome to attend this Mass and be consecrated to Our Lady. Sponsored by the Village of the Im-maculata (www.immaculatavillage.org)

Needed: School Supplies for our Capuchin Community Services’ Kids - In order to break the cycle of poverty, it is important that our children are properly outfitted with school supplies. Please deliver supplies to Capuchin Community Services House of Peace site (1702 W Walnut St), Milwau-kee, Monday - Friday, 8:30-Noon; 1-3:30 PM. Backpacks are desperately needed. Donate items by Friday, August 10th. For a list of needed supplies, visit CapuchinCommunityServices.org.

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRIES THROUGH THE ARCHDIOCESE Daniels Family Funeral Homes, along with St. Alphonsus Human Concerns Committee and The Wis-consin Veterans Home in Union Grove will be holding a monthly “Caring and Sharing Grief Support Group” on the last Tuesday of each month at 10:00am in the Chapel at the Wisconsin Veterans Home - Boland Hall (21425 Spring St, Union Grove). The evening group begins at 6:30pm at Cross Lutheran Church (126 Chapel Ter, Burlington). There is no charge and it is open to the public. Please contact

Marlene at 262-878-2011 with any questions.

The Bereavement Ministry Team of Queen of Apostles Parish (N35 W23360 Capitol Dr, Pewaukee) holds monthly meetings of care, support and understanding for anyone grieving a loss. The informal meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of each month 10:00-11:00am and/or the 4th Thursday of each

month, 4:00-5:30pm in their Grellinger Hall. Call Gayle at 414-429-0212 for more details.

THE ARCHDIOCESE OF MILWAUKEE CATHOLIC CEMETERIES CO-SPONSORS THE FOLLOWING COMMON GROUND OF GRIEF SESSIONS AT SAN CAMILLO (10200 W BLUEMOUND RD, MILWAUKEE). FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE OF MARRIAGE & FAMILY LIFE AT 414-758-2201:

Grief Presentations: First Tuesday of the month from 11:00am to 12:30pm and 5:30 to 7:00pm. Grief Support Group: Second and Fourth Tuesdays of the month from 11:00am to 12:30pm.

Parish Financial Stewardship Summary - Weekend of July 28 & 29, 2018 Stewardship Offering (Envelopes/Electronic) .................................... $9,846 Offertory ................................................................................................. $842 Building Fund ...................................................................................... $2,441

Fiscal Year-to-date Information - July 1, 2018 to July 30, 2018

Goal for Fiscal YTD ............................................................................ $51,093 Amount Collected* ............................................................................ $54,492 Difference (Deficit)/Surplus ................................................................ $3,399 *Includes weekly/monthly/electronic offerings, offertory & holy day offerings

Thank you for your generous support. When making decisions in your estate planning, please give prayerful consideration to St. John’s Parish.

ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST PARISH STAFF DIRECTORY

PARISH OFFICE.................................................... 414-321-1965

PASTOR ............................ Very Rev. Michael F. Merkt x 105 ..................................................... mmerkt@stjohns-grfd.org

DEACON ........................ Steven F. Pemper - 414-737-5023 ................................................................. spemper@aol.com

DIRECTOR OF LITURGY AND MUSIC ........... Karen Schulteis x 125 ....................................................... kschulteis@stjohns-grfd.org

DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES . Denise Kasulke x 107 ......................................................... dkasulke@stjohns-grfd.org

BOOKKEEPER........................................George Pitman, Jr. x 106 ...........................................................gpitman@stjohns-grfd.org

SECRETARY .............................................. Jodi Lee Bowers x 101 ............................................................. rectory@stjohns-grfd.org

PARISH FAX .................................................... 414-321-4407 WEBSITE ..................................................... www.stjohns-grfd.org

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE ......... 414-321-8922

DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ................... Austin Rahill ........................................................ arahill@stjohns-grfd.org

SCHOOL OFFICE ............................................ 414-321-8540

PRINCIPAL .................................................. Mary Laidlaw-Otto ........................................................ principal@sje.k12.wi.us

SECRETARY.................................................. Mary Jo Kaminski .................................................... mkaminski@sje.k12.wi.us

SCHOOL FAX .................................................... 414-321-4450 WEBSITE ................................................... www.sje.k12.wi.us

PARISH HALL .......................................................414-321-5940

PARISH GYM ......................................................... 414-321-0079

NEW SHOW EVERY FRIDAY

(9:30am on Relevant Radio 100.1FM or 1640AM) archmil.org/LOF

30 minutes with Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki and co-host Bob Benes of Relevant Radio as they talk about specific topics Important to our Catholic faith.

UPCOMING DATES

August 6 ....................... Vacation Bible School Begins August 12 ..................... Confirmation Parent Meeting August 18/19 ....... SCRIP/2nd Greatest Story Sign-Up August 19 ........... RE Grade School Catechist Meeting August 22 ............................... Respect Life Holy Hour August 25/26 ....... SCRIP/2nd Greatest Story Sign-Up August 27 .... School Book & Supply Drop Off/Pictures August 28 ..................................... First Day of School August 30 ............................... School Parent Meeting

Ladies of the Parish: MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Join us for our annual Womens’ Retreat at the Redemptorist Retreat

Center in Oconomowoc on Friday, September 7th thru Sunday,

September 9th. The retreat theme is “With the Lord there is Mercy and Plentiful

Redemption”. For details or to reserve your spot, please call Barb at 321-2626.

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LEND A HAND Extraordinary Ministers, Lectors,

Ushers and Servers During the summer months, we find we are often shorthanded at weekend liturgies. Please check to see if your help is needed at the Mass you attend even though you may not be scheduled.

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SCRIP CARDS are available

in the narthex after Masses on 3rd weekends (Jun-Aug);

at www.shopwithscrip.com with enrollment code: 18DE7D4F11822; or

by calling the parish office at 414-321-1965 x107.

III - Marjan Strmsek & Kristina Mejac Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 1:00pm

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07/16/2018 Michael Pitcher .................................... $25 07/17/2018 Maria Dentici ....................................... $25 07/18/2018 Abby Brenic ......................................... $25 07/19/2018 Kelsey Traindl ..................................... $25 07/20/2018 Barb Rehm .......................................... $25 07/21/2018 Dan Mehail .......................................... $25 07/22/2018 Cindy Kropfl......................................... $50 07/23/2018 Joseph Soike ....................................... $25 07/24/2018 Dan Topczewski .................................. $25 07/25/2018 Jeff Parker ........................................... $25 07/26/2018 Mrs. Joshua Blas ................................. $25 07/27/2018 Larry & Marge Larson .......................... $25 07/28/2018 Dan or Tanya Wierzba ........................ $25 07/29/2018 Lisa Morgan ........................................ $50

This Week Monday, August 6 9:00am-Noon Vacation Bible School - Hall

Sunday, August 12 6:00pm Confirmation Parent Meeting - Hall

Raffle Calendar Winners

Friday, August 10 8:30am Confessions - Church 9:00am-Noon Vacation Bible School - Hall 5:00pm Wedding Rehearsal - Church

Wednesday, August 8 9:00am-Noon Vacation Bible School - Hall

Saturday, August 11 8:30am Confessions - Church 1:00pm Wedding

Tuesday, August 7 9:00am-Noon Vacation Bible School - Hall

Thursday, August 9 9:00am-Noon Vacation Bible School - Hall 6:00pm Art Club - Rm C

Grandparents’ Day Plant Sale

September 8th & 9th Sponsored by

Southwest Interfaith

Wreath Sale

September 15th & 16th Sponsored by

St. John’s Cub Scout Pack 534

A Family’s Summer Prayer

This day is full of beauty and adventure. Help us to be alive to it all. This day is full of possibilities and hope. Help us to embrace it wholeheartedly. This day is full of energy and inventiveness. Help us to live it well. And when night comes, may we look back at this day without regrets, having served You and others. Amen

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St. John XXIII Parish (St. Peter Campus) | 1800 N Wisconsin St, Port Washington

Registration information coming soon!

Life’s Corner: The word “love” is the most misused, abused, and confused word in the English language. We say: I love ice cream, I love my mother, I love my wife, I love God. And some use love to justify abortion. The real meaning of love is found at the Cross. Love says, “I sacrifice myself for the good of the other person.” Abortion says, “I sacrifice the other person for the good of myself.”

Lord, I commit myself today to the love of others, especially those most in need.

There’s still time to sign up for Vacation Bible School!

August 6th-10th ~ 9:00am to Noon ~ Church Hall Children in Grades K-5 Cost: $20/child with a family cap of $60 Register by calling Austin in the RE office at 414-321-8922.

ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 5TH ~ 8:30am to Noon ~ Church Hall Includes sausage, fruit, coffee, juice, milk & breakfast treats.

Sponsored by Voices of the Holy Innocent Free-Will Donation

Are you, or someone you know, in need of a prayer shawl? Prayer Shawls and Blankets, made by our parishioners will be available

after the 4:30pm Mass on the first Saturdays of each month or by calling Gail Peters at 414-541-1316.