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PARISH STAFF Pope Benedict XVI…..Universal Pastor Most Rev. Jerome E. Listecki …Eleventh Archbishop-Designate of Milwaukee Bishop William P. Callahan…. ...................................... Diocesan Administrator Parish Pastor Fr. Anthony T. McCarthy…….....966-2191 frtony@blteresaparish.org Assisting Clergy Carmelite Friars of Holy Hill, Fr. Dennis Klemme, Fr. Charles Scheuerell Adm. Assistant to the Pastor / Parish Secretary Mary Jo Romportl .............. 966-2191, ext. 103 maryjo@blteresaparish.org Liturgy & Music Bill Erickson, North Lake...966-2191, ext. 105 berickson@blteresaparish.org Alice Bautz, Monches ............ 966-0887 (home) Health Ministry Mary Ann Perkins …………………….966-2191 tperk5@earthlink.net (on leave of absence) Annie Schroeder ....................................... 966-2191 schroeder@execpc.com or nurse@blteresaparish.org Christian Formation Office Director of Religious Education Karin Frederickson .......... 966-7010, ext. 127 karin@blteresaparish.org Assoc. Director of Religious Education Sue Retzlaff ..................... 966-7010, ext. 129 sue@blteresaparish.org Administrative Office Director of Administrative Services Chuck Mazza ........................ 966-2191, ext. 102 chuck@blteresaparish.org Accountant Ann Vogel ............................... 966-2191, ext. 107 ann@blteresaparish.org Bookkeeper/Web/Bulletin Roberta Schaefer .............. 966-2191, ext. 106 roberta@blteresaparish.org Maintenance Supervisors Jeff Becker, North Lake...966-2191, ext. 116 Don Webster, Monches ... ...673-4540 (Home) Do not allow yourselves to be disheartened by any failure as long as you have done your best.Blessed Teresa of Calcutta W314 N7462 State Road 83, North Lake W302 N9583 O’Neil Road, Monches Fourth Sunday of Advent December 20, 2009 Mailing Address: P. O. Box 68 North Lake, WI 53064 Office: (262) 966-2191 Religious Ed.: (262) 966-7010 [email protected] www.blteresaparish.org 2009 Christmas Worship Schedule Christmas Eve Thursday, December 24 4:30 pm Mass with Families at Monches; 9:00 pm Mass at North Lake Christmas Day Friday, December 25 9:00 am, 10:30 am - Mass at North Lake; 10:00 am - Mass at Monches New Years Day Friday, January 1, 2010 9:00 am - Mass at Monches

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PARISH STAFF Pope Benedict XVI…..Universal Pastor Most Rev. Jerome E. Listecki …Eleventh Archbishop-Designate of Milwaukee Bishop William P. Callahan…. ...................................... Diocesan Administrator Parish Pastor Fr. Anthony T. McCarthy…….....966-2191

[email protected]

Assisting Clergy Carmelite Friars of Holy Hill, Fr. Dennis Klemme, Fr. Charles Scheuerell

Adm. Assistant to the Pastor / Parish Secretary Mary Jo Romportl .............. 966-2191, ext. 103 [email protected]

Liturgy & Music Bill Erickson, North Lake...966-2191, ext. 105 [email protected] Alice Bautz, Monches ............ 966-0887 (home)

Health Ministry Mary Ann Perkins …………………….966-2191 [email protected] (on leave of absence)

Annie Schroeder ....................................... 966-2191 [email protected] or [email protected]

Christian Formation Office

Director of Religious Education Karin Frederickson .......... 966-7010, ext. 127 [email protected]

Assoc. Director of Religious Education Sue Retzlaff ..................... 966-7010, ext. 129 [email protected]

Administrative Office Director of Administrative Services Chuck Mazza ........................ 966-2191, ext. 102 [email protected]

Accountant Ann Vogel ............................... 966-2191, ext. 107 [email protected]

Bookkeeper/Web/Bulletin Roberta Schaefer .............. 966-2191, ext. 106 [email protected]

Maintenance Supervisors Jeff Becker, North Lake...966-2191, ext. 116 Don Webster, Monches ... ...673-4540 (Home)

“Do not allow yourselves to be disheartened by any failure as long as you have done your best.” Blessed Teresa of Calcutta

W314 N7462 State Road 83, North Lake W302 N9583 O’Neil Road, Monches

Fourth Sunday of Advent † December 20, 2009

Mailing Address: P. O. Box 68 North Lake, WI 53064

Office: (262) 966-2191 Religious Ed.: (262) 966-7010

[email protected]

www.blteresaparish.org

2009 Christmas Worship Schedule Christmas Eve – Thursday, December 24

4:30 pm – Mass with Families at Monches; 9:00 pm – Mass at North Lake

Christmas Day – Friday, December 25 9:00 am, 10:30 am - Mass at North Lake; 10:00 am - Mass at Monches

New Years Day – Friday, January 1, 2010

9:00 am - Mass at Monches

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Christmas 2009 Dear Parishioners,

As you view the familiar scene of Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus, it was St. Francis who popularized the manger scene that adorns our homes and places of worship. We are grateful to St. Francis who 786 years ago (1223) founded a little hermitage on a sheer wall of rock, using, as he habitually did, one of the caves supplied by nature, and transformed it into a chapel. At his request, a manger was installed and generously provided with straw. An ox and donkey, the witnesses demanded by tradition, followed.

During the night torches were lit, and the people from all around the region walked up through the trees, torches in hand, making the mountain paths surge like streams of light. A priest came to say Mass, which was celebrated over the manger, and Francis, wearing the dalmatic (outer liturgical garment worn by the deacon), proclaimed the Nativity Gospel. That was an eternal moment full of poetry that only Francis of Assisi could have discovered.

In the sentiments of peace and joy, I extend to each of you and your loved ones a most blessed Christmas. May the Prince of Peace be born anew in our hearts, and may His love find a home in the way we live each day.

Merry Christmas, Fr. Tony, The Parish Staff & Assisting Clergy

2 Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish - www.blteresaparish.org Please turn your cell phones “OFF” as you enter church. Thank you!

THE WEEK AHEAD

Monday, December 21 9:00 to 11:00 am Blood Pressure Screening

Tuesday, December 22 8:30 to 9:30 am Food Pantry open

Wednesday, December 23 Thursday, December 24 Christmas Eve

4:30 pm Mass with Families, Monches

9:00 pm Mass of Christmas Eve, North Lake

Friday, December 25 Christmas Day (No 7:30 am Mass)

9:00 am, 10:30 am Mass at North Lake

10:00 am Mass at Monches

Saturday, December 26 8:30 to 9:30 am North Lake Food Pantry open

3:30 pm Reconciliation at North Lake

4:30 pm Mass at North Lake

Sunday, December 27 The Holy Family 9:30 am Pray the rosary @ Monches

L et us pray: "That at Christmas the peoples of the earth may recognize in the Word Incarnate the light which illuminates every man,

and that the nations may open their doors to Christ, the Saviour of the world". Pope Benedict XVI

United in Faith, Working Together to Worship God and to Serve God‟s People.

Keep The Year for Priests Vigil Light Burning In this Year for Priests we have icons of Jesus Christ the Eternal High Priest in both churches. We will keep a vigil light burning before both icons. If you would like to have a candle lit for one week we are requesting an offering of $2.00. Kindly place $2 in an envelope, put the name of the priest you are honoring, and drop it in the Sunday collection or bring it to the parish office.

Christmas 2009 Dear Fr. Tony and Blessed Teresa Parishioners, Ciao from Italy! My second year at the North American College in Rome is going very quickly. This year I‟m serving the seminary community as a Sacristan, and continue to serve Rome‟s poor with the local St. Vincent de Paul group. My studies continue at the Gregorian University, a Jesuit-run theological school. This semester I‟m studying the Gospel of Mark, Ecclesiology, the Sacraments of Baptism, Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation, Canon Law and learning how to give meaningful homilies. About thirty of us are headed to the Holy Land for eleven days this Christmas for a retreat/pilgrimage; a great blessing indeed! It will be very meaningful exploring the places where Jesus walked among us as a man. Then, I am looking forward to returning home to Wisconsin this summer. It appears I will be doing hospital chaplaincy in the Appleton area, and then returning to Rome in September for Third Theology. Thank you for your continued prayers. I had the opportunity to visit the tomb of “Italy‟s favorite saint”, Padre Pio, and I asked his intercession for all of you while I was there. Peace to you and your families and a Blessed Christmas! Brian Romportl, Seminarian [email protected]

From Father Tony: Presently, several parish members have been trained as Companions of the Eucharist. They will assist me, as needed, in taking the Blessed Sacrament to the homebound, nursing facilities and hospitals. May I ask a favor? If you have any desire to receive the Eucharist for a family member, etc., please call Mary Jo Romportl, my administrative assistant, at 966-2191. Both she and I will schedule Eucharistic visits. Please do not call the parish nurse, the St. Vincent de Paul members or the Christian Concerns committee. All visits will be arranged through the parish office.

Thanks so much for your cooperation!

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Mass Intentions for the Week

Monday, Dec. 21 8:00 am Kenneth Gilbertson

Tuesday, Dec. 22 8:00 am Michael Rakowski Wednesday, Dec. 23 8:00 am Steven Slowinski Thursday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve (No 8:00 am Mass)

Monches TM 4:30 pm For the People North Lake TM 9:00 pm For the People Friday, Dec. 25 Christmas Day (No 7:30 am Mass)

North Lake CS 9:00 am For the People Monches DK 10:00 am For the People North Lake TM 10:30 am For the People Saturday, Dec. 26 North Lake DK 4:30 pm Glenway Stapleton Sunday, Dec. 27 The Holy Family North Lake TM 7:30 am Francis (Mike) Stapleton North Lake CS 9:00 am Priests & Seminarians Monches TM 10:00 am Intention of the Presider North Lake DK 10:30 am For the People

CS - Fr. Charles Scheuerell, DK - Fr. Dennis Klemme,

TM - Fr. Tony McCarthy

DECEMBER ALTAR FLOWER MEMORIALS Monches DONALD & JOSIANE BURKART by Steve & Vivianne Whitcomb RONALD COOPER by Barbara Cooper FR. RICHARD GREBASCH by Parishioners CLAIRE McQUESTION by Nick, Jake & Max McQuestion DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE JOHN & ANNA NAVIN FAMILY by Jean & Tom Goetz OUR PARENTS/GRANDPARENTS by the Dailey Family

BILL SCHUCK by Fran Schuck RUTH SUKUP by Andrew Sukup and daughters FOR THE PARISH by Carol Chaput North Lake DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE ARNDORFER FAMILY by Jim & Ellen [Arndorfer] Pedersen THE BEAUDOIN FAMILY by a Family Member

THE BLEEG FAMILY by a Family Member

THE EVERSON FAMILY by a Family Member

KEN GILBERTSON by the Diane Gilbertson Family HEPPE & NEVINSKI FAMILIES by Ken & Janet Heppe

HOFFMAN & STOWIAK FAMILIES by Bill & Sylvia Hoffman

ROBERT KEEGAN by Pete & Sheila Maurer

PAT KILPATRICK by a Friend THE MESSER FAMILY by a Family Member

FRANK MUREL by Tom & Becky Murel & Family

THOMAS RABBY by John & Madge Rabby

JEFF RAMM by Carol & Dave Kawleski

JERRY DAWLEY & PAUL REYNOLDS by the Payce & Jody Reynolds Family CAROLYN ROSENKRANZ by Judie Murel

THE ROSSEBO & SCHMIDT FAMILIES by John & Kathy Schmidt

GLENWAY STAPLETON by Geraldine Stapleton PAULINE & DENNIS WALKER by the Triscari Family THE WELCH FAMILY by a Family Member

MILITARY, VETERANS & THEIR FAMILIES by Bob & Jean Schlidt

December 20, 2009 Fourth Sunday of Advent 3

Can't find the right gift to show someone you love and care? How about an alternate gift card? Make a donation in your love one's name to give hope to and assist our area's needy. Put Christ into Christmas. Gift cards can be found in a tub next to the Giving Tree. The Vincentians wish you all Peace on Earth, Good Will towards men, and a Merry Christmas.

St. Vincent de Paul Conference Corner

Readings for the Week of December 20, 2009

Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a/Heb 10:5-10/Lk 1:39-45 Monday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a/Lk 1:39-45 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:24-28/Lk 1:46-56 Wednesday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24/Lk 1:57-66 Thursday: Is 9:1-6/Ti 2:11-14/Lk 2:1-14 Friday: Is 62:11-12/Ti 3:4-7/Lk 2:15-20 Saturday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/Mt 10:17-22 Next Sunday: Sir 3:2-7, 12-14 or 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28/Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17 or 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24/Lk 2:41-52

Respect Life Ad Wisconsin Right to Life - Waukesha Chapter will sponsor a Pro-Life Ad to commemorate the January 22, 1973 Supreme Court‟s decision legalizing abortion on demand for any reason from conception to birth. Everyone is invited to join in this message by having their name listed in the ad supporting the Pro-Life message. A sign-up sheet is available at the entrances of both churches, along with an envelope for donations. We ask for $1.00 per name to help pay for the cost of the ad. Please PRINT your name CLEARLY so it will be spelled correctly in the ad. The ad will appear in the Waukesha Freeman on Friday, January 22 and in the Lake Country Sunday Post on January 24, 2010. Thank you for showing your support of LIFE. **Please don‟t forget to help pay for the Ad with $1.00/name.

According to tax laws, contributions for 2009 must be in the Parish Office by December 31, 2009 or in an envelope that is postmarked no later than December 31, 2009. If we receive your contributions and they don‟t meet these requirements, they will be credited to your 2010 account. New tax law requires us to provide you itemized statements, regardless of the contribution amount. Contribution statements will be mailed at the end of January 2010. If you do not receive yours, please contact the parish business office at 966-2191. Thank you.

L ord, on this Christmas Day, in the midst of the joy of our

celebrations, help us recall what is truly important about this day. In the midst of opening gifts, help us remember the love that each gift represents. In the midst of Christmas dinner, help us remember that You are the source of all life. In the midst of family gatherings, help us remember that You are the fullness of all joy. And in the midst of Christmas Mass, help us remember the supreme act of love, sacrifice, and humility that we celebrate on this Christmas Day when you Son came as a helpless baby and grew to be the life and light of the world.

Amen.

Faith Journey Born into God‟s Family: Brady Christopher Steinbauer

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Liturgical Ministers Schedule

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Mass: 4:30 PM North Lake Proclaimer Pauline Langenfeld Eucharistic Ministers Marilyn Guenther-CS, Denise Triscari-C, Jerry Guenther-PS Sacristan Denise Triscari Cantor Carrie Arndorfer Organist Pat Zenk Servers Mary Beth Wenninger & Lucy McColgan Ushers Tom Triscari & Gail Langenfeld

Sunday, December 27, 2009

Mass: 7:30 AM North Lake Proclaimer Tom Romportl Eucharistic Ministers Nancy Kreuser-CS, Rita Lund-C Rich Kreuser-PS Sacristan Nancy Kreuser Cantor Teri Moseler Organist Bill Erickson Servers Doug & Caitlin Englebert Ushers Ron Konieczka & Kurt Weis

Mass: 9:00 AM North Lake Proclaimer Denise Wiskow Eucharistic Ministers Denise Herbert-CS, Don Merkel-C Rich Coakley-PS Sacristan Bill Erickson Cantor Mary Claire Ramm Organist Bill Erickson Servers Blake Herbert & Owen Mislang Ushers Jeff Mislang & Gene Arndorfer Greeters Bob & Maria Neddersen

Mass: 10:00 AM Monches Proclaimer Cornel Rosario Eucharistic Ministers Tina Hahn-CS, Rosemary Burg-C Mike O‟Driscoll-PS Sacristan Vivianne Whitcomb Cantor Marcy Pagel Organist Alice Bautz Servers Mark Jarchow & Bridget Cull Ushers Randy Hahn & Earl Cull Greeters The Connor‟s

Mass: 10:30 AM North Lake Proclaimer John Selthafner Eucharistic Ministers John Rabby-CS, Bob Zanotti-C Allen Olson-PS Sacristan Allen Olson Cantor Ellen Olson Organist Pat Zenk Servers Jack Morris & Tedy Orlando Ushers Ed Pope & Bob Fritz

LIVING OUR FAITH TV PROGRAM “Catholic Knights presents Living Our Faith,” a 30-minute television program sponsored by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee on WISN TV 12 and on Time Warner Cable‟s Wisconsin on Demand Channel 411. The last show is scheduled for Saturday morning, at 11 am on December 26. All episodes, including those from seasons one and two, are available for viewing www.livingourfaith.net .

December Altar Flower Memorials The December Altar Flower Memorials will be for the poinsettias that fill the churches at Christmas. If you are interested in helping to fill our worship spaces in memory of someone or a family, envelopes are located at the entrances of both churches.

Altar Flower donations are $20.

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Mass: 4:30 PM Monches Proclaimer Sheila Maurer Eucharistic Ministers Chris Dailey-CS, Lori Haizel-C, Jill Gosse-C, Levi Reynolds-C, Mari Peer-PS Sacristan Vivianne Whitcomb Servers Caleb & Connor Cull Ushers Tim Cull & Tom Cleary

Mass: 9:00 PM North Lake Proclaimer Tom Romportl Eucharistic Ministers Ken Schuette-CS, TBA-C Denise Triscari-C, Mary Jo Romportl-PS Sandy Schuette-P Sacristan Linda Maltby Cantor Choir Organist Pat Zenk Servers Caitlin & Doug Englebert Ushers Kent Maltby & Tom Triscari

Friday, December 25, 2009 Mass: 9:00 AM North Lake Proclaimer Mary Rickmeier Eucharistic Ministers Don Merkel-CS, Carol Kannenberg-C Arden Kannenberg-C, Denise Herbert-PS, Juliette Welch-P Sacristan Sharon Orth Cantor/Organist Bill Erickson Servers Owen Mislang & Makaela Senfleben Ushers Jeff Mislang & Ron Konieczka

Mass: 10:00 AM Monches Proclaimer Cornel Rosario Eucharistic Ministers Mike O‟Driscoll-CS, Tina Hahn-C Phil Knoebel-C, Rosemary Burg-C, Bill Cull-PS Sacristan Vivianne Whitcomb Cantor Marcy Pagel Organist Alice Bautz Servers P. J. & Gracie Knoebel Ushers Randy Hahn & Don Cull

Mass: 10:30 AM North Lake Proclaimer Cheryl Lochmann Eucharistic Ministers Carol Gengo-CS, John Rabby-C Joe Schroeder-C, Denise Jendusa-PS DiAnne Prodoehl-P Sacristan DiAnne Prodoehl Cantor Choir Organist Pat Zenk Servers Bob & Jessica Neddersen Ushers Dan Prodoehl & Tim Yost

Christmas Ministers Schedule

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Christian Formation

December 20, 2009 Fourth Sunday of Advent 5

All students preschool age 3 through 5th grade are invited to

sing at this years Christmas Eve Mass with Children

at the Monches Church.

Christmas Carols will be sung from 4:15 until 4:30 p.m. Mass will begin at 4:30 p.m. when

students will be called forward to sing “No Room at the Inn.” They will also sing

again during a reflection after Communion.

Songs will be taught during the Christian Formation classes for grade school on:

December 7 & 9 and December 14 & 16 from 4:30-4:45pm (in Clare Hall of the Parish Center)

and during preschool/kindergarten classes on Sunday, December 13 & 20. If you are not

registered in our program, you may still practice with the appropriate classes.

There will not be reserved seating at Mass.

“We Three Kings of Orient are; bearing gifts we traverse afar”

All parishioners are invited to an Epiphany Celebration at our barn located on

Hwy VV just west of the polo fields on Sunday, January 3rd.

Come and see the arrival of the Three Kings at the “Live Nativity”!!

Lunch will be served from 12-1 pm

Performance at 1:30 pm

Come and Celebrate the Birth of Our Savior At Christmas Eve Mass

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BLESSED TERESA OF CALCUTTA PARISH W314 N7462 State Rd. 83, North Lake W302 N9583 O‟Neil Rd., Monches Mailing: P.O. Box 68, North Lake, WI 53064 Parish Office: 262-966-2191 FAX: 262-966-1829 Religious Education Office (262) 966-7010 Voicemail: (262) 966-7010 (After 3:00 pm) Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.blteresaparish.org PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday to Thursday: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Closed for lunch 12:00-1:00 pm Friday: Closed (We have an answering service for after-hours.)

2009-2010 PASTORAL COUNCIL Don Burg Fr. Anthony T. McCarthy (Pastor) Brion Collins Bob Neddersen Jenny Eberhardt* Kurt Weis (Trustee) Bobbi Gomon Vivianne Whitcomb (Trustee) Barb Jarchow (Chairperson) *(Secretary)

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

North Lake: Saturday 3:30 pm Anytime by appointment. Please call the parish office.

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING For home and hospital visits for the Sacraments, call the parish office.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM First Sunday of each month. Parents (registered members) are to attend a formation session prior to the birth of the child. Please call the parish office to register. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Please contact the pastor to arrange for pre-marriage preparation at least six months before the desired date for the marriage. One of the parties must be a registered practicing member of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish. Marriages can be scheduled on any day of the week except Sunday. Please remember to keep Blessed Teresa of Calcutta

Parish in your bequests.

PARISH MEMBERSHIP All Catholic adults, 18 years old and no longer in school, who live within the parish area must register in their own name. Active and supporting membership includes offering one‟s time, talent, and treasure to assist in promoting the Gospel & mission of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Congregation.

NORTH LAKE FOOD PANTRY OPEN Tuesday & Saturday 8:30 to 9:30 am For additional assistance please contact the parish office at 966-2191.

PRAYER CHAIN For prayer requests, call Jacyntha at 262-538-3813 or email [email protected].

VOCATIONS For those discerning God‟s call to the priesthood, diaconate, or religious life, please contact the Office of Vocations at (414) 747-6437 or [email protected]. PICK’N SAVE “WE CARE” NUMBERS Respect For Life – 758680

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ADVENT PENANCE SERVICES December 21 7:00 pm St. Bruno, Dousman 7:00 pm St. Paul, Genesee Depot

Reception of Holy Communion For Catholic Christians, the reception of Holy Communion is a significant sign of the Church‟s unity in faith, life, and worship. While people of all faith traditions are welcome to the celebration of the Eucharist, Communion may only be received by Catholics in union with the Church. Those not receiving Holy Communion are encouraged to come forward with arms crossed over the chest, in order to receive a blessing, as we pray together: “That our common baptism and the action of the Holy Spirit in this Eucharist will draw us closer to one another and begin to dispel the sad divisions which separate us. We pray that these will lessen and finally disappear, in keeping with Christ‟s prayer for us „that they may all be one‟ (Jn17:21).”

(USCCB Committee on Divine Worship)

How to Contact Our Troops for Christmas and Messages On Oct. 30, 2002, the Department of Defense (DoD) suspended the "Operation Dear Abby" and "Any Servicemember" mail programs due to force protection concerns. Unsolicited mail, packages and donations from organizations and individuals also compete for limited airlift space used to transport supplies, war-fighting material and mail from family and loved ones. DoD cannot support creative and well-intentioned efforts that defeat force protection measures, but can instead recommend alternatives to mail and donation programs. To show support to troops overseas, the following are recommended: 1. Log on to the following Web sites to show support, to include greeting cards, virtual Thank You cards and calling card donations to help troops stay in contact with loved ones:

http://www.ourmilitary.mil/Message.aspx?SectionID=5 http://www.usocares.org/ http://www.redcross.org/holidaymail.com 2. Visit Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals and nursing homes. Volunteer your services to honor veterans who served in past conflicts.

Thank you for supporting our troops!

Photograph of Blessed Mother Teresa on the cover by Michael Collopy.

Dear Father McCarthy: I thank you and the parish for welcoming a mission appeal this year. The primary purpose of the Missionary Cooperation Plan is to invite parishioners to continue the mission of Jesus. The missioner is given an opportunity to tell the story of how “The blind see, the lame walk and the oppressed are liberated”. Parishioners are then invited to express their solidarity with their sisters and brothers through prayer and financial support. Please extend our gratitude to your parish for their generous response of $5,143.25 to the Working Boys Center in Quito, Ecuador. All Peace and Good to You! Sr. Frances Cunningham, OSF

Volunteer Snow Shoveler for Oconomowoc Senior Needed Interfaith Senior Programs has found volunteers to fulfill 40 of the 65 requests from seniors and adults with disabilities for snow removal. We need your help with the remaining homes. Help keep one Oconomowoc senior who lives on Riverwood Drive safe this winter by removing snow from their driveways and walkways. To help, contact Nancy Bell at Interfaith: (262) 549-3348, x 224 or [email protected].

* * * * An 8-year-old girl was showing her 4-year-old sister some pictures from her Bible. The younger sister was fascinated by a picture of Mary and baby Jesus. After examining it intently, she asked, “But where‟s Joseph?” The older sister thought for a moment and replied, “He‟s taking the picture.”

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Conveniently located between Hartland & Sussex

Big Brothers

Big Sisters

Make a Big difference.

Be a mentor.

(414) 258-4778

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MERTON FEED CO.Bird - Horse - Dog Food, Etc.

Softener Salt - Lawn Seed & Fert.

28312 Mill St.Merton 538-1250

HARTLAND INNFine Food & CocktailsPrivate Rooms For All

OccasionsServing Lunch & Dinner

Margrit Meier

262-367-6800Downtown Hartland

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Pizza • Friday Fish FrySandwiches

Buy 1 Basket and 2 Beverages, get

1 Basket FreeNot valid with any other

offers or coupons

369-0079300 Cottonwood

Hartland

DOES YOUR BUSINESSTAKE CREDIT CARDS?Would you like to SAVE 10-20% on your fees?

Ask me about our “Save you money or pay you $500.00* guarantee” *Terms & conditions apply

Call Ann Marie Michaelis at

262-207-2484or E-mail: [email protected]

YOUR BUSINESS SHOULD BE HERE!For information on advertising,

please call our church representativeANN MARIE MICHAELIS at

262-207-2484Email: [email protected]

Dates Available for 2009 and 2010!

Beautiful Country Setting Full Service On Site Catering Seating for Up to 250 People

• Receptions • Rehearsals • AnniversariesOff Hwy 59 in North Prairie

(Only 10 Miles From Waukesha)

262-392-6320www.broadlandsgolfclub.com

ERIN ELECTRIC, INC.Residential • Commercial

Industrial

www.erinelec.comRICHARD KREUSER

Owner262-628-3532

Fax: [email protected]

HILLTOPASPHALT CO., INC.4600 Monches Rd., Colgate, WI

53017

JOHN KAULPhone (262) 628-2205

Fax (262) 628-2797

Residential & CommercialPaving

www.kofc.org

t a n n i n g

Bonnie SnowOwner

418 Merton AveHartland, WI 53029

262-367-0878

Keeping Your Family Comfortable

Mark & Angela Hansen Parishioners

allstarheating-cooling.com651 North Ave., Hartland

367-7300

www.mertonjazz.com

20 Classes Weekly Mon-Sun

St. John’s KE and V V

Lita 262-538-0558

Office: 262-538-03887109 Main St.

Merton, WI 53056-0591

Free EstimatesMP LIC 223826

(262) 367-2156170 Warren Avenue Hartlandwww.evertlukofuneralhome.com

Family Helping Family

KEVIN NOLDSERVING North Lake, Monches

Hartland & Stone Bank for 50 Years

966-9999STATE CERTIFIED MASTER ELECTRICIAN #171408

We Ride With You Every Mile!

Selection • Savings • Service

www.boucher.com

Gift of Time 7137 Main St. • Merton, WI 53056

PO Box 606Mon-Tues-Thurs-Fri. 11:00am - 5:30pm

Closed WednesdaySaturday

11am - 4:30pmClock Sales & Service

(262) 538-TIME (8463)

www.giftoftimeclocks.com

Corey Kwik Fuel Credit Cards Only

Open 24/7

Gas • Diesel

Torco Race Fuel

Kerosene (K1)

(262) 966-0868

Kilbourne Rd., North Lake

DAVE’S LAWN SERVICE

Specializing in:• Landscape Maintenance

• Holiday Lighting

• Landscaping

PARISHIONER

(262) 966-1041

DAVE PERRYHEATING & COOLING

Heating • Air ConditioningSheet Metal • New Construction

Replacement

Dave Perry - Owner Office 262-966-1959

Fax 262-966-0441

The MertonCustard Shoppe

Linda PaunParishioner

N7162 Main StreetMerton, WI 53056

(262) 538-4238mertoncustard.com

Frozen Custard ~ Burgers

Since 1870

Visit Us At www.LORLEBERG.com

900 E. Wis. Av. (Hwy 16)

(262) 567-0267

Your Community Home Center

LORLEBERG’S

New

Party

Rental

PROVEN POWER, INC.

(920) 474-4890www.proven-power.com

N68 W36046 Hwy KOconomowoc

Clifford C.

Sprung,

D.D.S., LLC

262-538-0892

W28550 Sussex Rd.Merton, WI 53056

BIEBEL’S

Hardware & RentalHartland

580 Hartbrook Dr.

369-1070

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Michael P. MannFinancial Services Representative

262-796-1212

Fraternal & Financial Services

That Strengthen Your Future, Your Parish and Your Community

Lori HaizelIndependent Consultant #003149

PARISHIONERShop online 24/7

www.pamperedchef.biz/lorihaizelJob Opportunities

FREE GIFTif you book a cooking show

Call 262-966-4954

ROUGH CARPENTRYFINISH CARPENTRY

ROOFING - REMODELING*Snow Removal Service Also Available*

RICH ARNDORFEROWNER/CARPENTER

Phone:(262) 224-4636

E-Mail: [email protected]

FREE ESTIMATES - FULLY INSURED

CONSTRUCTIONARNDORFER

High QualityHigh QualityIndustrial CoatingsIndustrial Coatings

Pewaukee, WIPewaukee, WI

(262) 691-1930(262) 691-1930