For Parish Membership, Baptisms, Weddings, Communion Calls or any other pastoral need, please contact the parish office.

Bulletin Announcements: Deadline is Monday at noon to the St. Clement Parish Office or to st_clement@tds.net

Let us give up vain and fruitless cares, and approach the glorious and venerable rule of our holy calling.

Let us attend to what is good, pleasing, and acceptable in the sight of God Who formed us...and let those who have

love in Jesus Christ keep the Commandments of Christ.

(Pope Saint Clement I, “Letter to the Corinthians”)

Diocese of Madison, Bishop Robert C. Morlino

Fr. William Vernon, Pastor 723-4990 Josh Jensen, Principal 723-7474Bill Manthe, Parish Associate 723-4990 Nick Crosby, CRE 7-12 723-4990Katie Crosby, Parish Secretary 723-4990 CRE K-6 723-4990

Website: www.saintclementparish.com Email: st_clement@tds.net (Katie)

SAINT CLEMENT CATHOLIC PARISH135 South Washington Street – Lancaster, Wisconsin 53813

Founded in 1859

Dec. 31, 1946 - Nov. 24, 2018 – – May he rest in peace.

SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 20, 2019

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

January 12 & 13Church Support Envelopes � � � � � $4,889�00Offertory Cash� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �$555�00Children’s Offertory� � � � � � � � � � � � � �$55�00Weekly Electronic Giving � � � � � � $1,023�00Total � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � $6,522�00

Budgeted Offertory for January� $44,803�00Offertory Received in January � � $16,210�00 Budgeted Amount Still Needed � � $28,593�00

Monthly Offertory Comparison December 2018 (5 weekends)� � � � $47,515�00December 2017 (5 weekends)� � � � $56,175�00

RECONCILIATIONBefore Daily & Sunday Masses

Saturday at 4:00 PMFace-to-face reconciliation by appointment only�

Weekly Mass Schedule

Tuesday, January 22 � � � � � � � � � 8:15 AM (Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection

of Unborn Children)

† Heather Mills Roger

Wednesday, January 23 � � � � � � � 8:15 AM (Saint Vincent, Deacon & Martyr;

Saint Marianne Cope, Virgin)

Phil Niemer

Thursday, January 24 � � � � � � � � 8:15 AM (Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor

of the Church)

† Clarence & Mary L� Place

Friday, January 25 � � � � � � � � � � � 8:15 AM (The Conversion of Saint Paul, Apostle)

† Arlyne Nuti

Saturday, January 26 � � � � � � � � � 8:15 AM (Saint Timothy and Saint Titus, Bishops)

All Those in Formation for Priesthood or Religious Life

5:00 PM † Betty Schurman

Sunday, January 27 � � � � � � � � � � 7:30 AM Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

† Leona & Lavern Digman 9:30 AM

People of Our Parish

From Our Pastor:This past Friday, January 18, was the 46th March for Life commemorating the tragic

Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court decision on January 22, 1973, that has legalized abortion in the United States through all nine months of pregnancy� Nearly 60 million children have been killed as a result� At the time of this column, hundreds of thousands of people are planning to be in Washington, DC, at the annual March for Life (In solidarity with the March, please consider praying for a greater respect for life and for the closure of Planned Parenthood’s local abortion center, 3706 Orin Road, Madison� The Diocese of Madison March for Life will be at 11:30am, Tuesday, January 22, at the Wisconsin State Capitol)� Throughout the country, millions of people will be praying for the rights of pre-born children, calling for their protection and their right to live, witnessing to the dignity of every human person made in the image and likeness of God� This annual event is no less important than the civil rights marches of the 1960s with Dr� Martin Luther King, Jr�, whom we remember this week – indeed, the civil rights movement of our day is for our brothers and sisters in the womb� May God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit bless all who are giving witness to the sanctity of life, stirring the conscience of our nation� May God’s blessings of life, liberty and happiness be protected and defended for all of God’s children�

As disciples of Christ, we are called by God to testify to the Truth, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ ( John 1:29-42; 14:6), to be holy, to give witness to His love and mercy� Jesus Christ gave His life for you and me, to redeem us – every single one of us, born and pre-born (1 Corinthians 6:13-20; Ephesians 4:1-32)� As members of Christ’s Body, the Church, may we proclaim the Truth with love, proclaim and respect the God-given right to life of every human being, from conception to natural death – indeed, God has known us since before we were in our mother’s womb ( Jeremiah 1:5; Isaiah 49:1; Luke 1:15; Galatians 1:15)�

God calls us to be a people of life� It is our duty to intervene for the victims of abortion, just as we help victims of other injustices� So, we pray, march, and get involved in pro-life groups� Please pray: for all pre-born children, and for their parents to choose life; for all the moms and dads who are victims of abortion – that they seek Jesus’ forgiveness, mercy and healing, and that they know that we forgive and love them, too; for the closing of abortion clinics and the conversion of all who advocate abortion as a “right to privacy” or “choice” (denying the baby’s right/choice); and for a culture of Life� Jesus, we trust in You: have mercy on us and on the whole world�

With peace and prayers in Christ,Fr. William

Building a culture of Life: Women’s Care Center, 3711 Orin Road, Madison, (608)241-8100, womenscarecenter�org; Clarity Clinic, 185 E� Pine St�, Platteville, (608)348-5787; priestsforlife�org; Heartbeat 800-712-HELP; National Life Center 800-848-LOVE; Birthright 800-550-4900; Good Counsel Homes 800-723-8331; Rachel’s Vineyard (if you have had an abortion), 877 HOPE 4 ME (877-467-3463), rachelsvineyard�org; Elizabeth House 608-259-1606; American Life League, ALL�org; Wisconsin Right to Life 877-855-5007; Pro-Life Wisconsin 262-796-1111; vigilforlife�org�

OFFICE HOURS:Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays:

9 am to 5 pmThursdays & Fridays:

9 am to 2 pm

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUSLancaster Knights of Columbus Council 2820 will be holding their Annual Pancake

Breakfast and Pro-life bowling tournament this Sunday, January 20, serving pancakes, sausage, eggs and ham from 8 to Noon� Cost is $7 (ages 6 and under are free)�

Following the breakfast, the KC’s are sponsoring a pro-life bowling tournament at Fireball Lanes� Bowling starts at Noon and at 3 pm� Contact Brandon Klaas at 920-445-5918 if you would like to bowl� $20 per person� All proceeds benefit pro-life works�

THIS WEEK AT ST. CLEMENTSunday, January 20 � � � � � � � � � � �8- noon, KC Pancake Breakfast � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Noon & 3 pm, KC Bowling TourneyWednesday, January 23 � � � � � � 9:30 am, Mass at Orchard Manor � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 10:30 am, Mass at Atrium Post Acute Care � � � � RE classes; Grades K-6 (6-7 pm); Grades 7-8 (7-8:30 pm)

& 9 (DTS)Friday, January 25 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8:15 am, All School Mass

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE: JANUARY 26 & 27

5 PM Lectors: Tom Schaefer & Bill Manthe5 PM Servers: Zach Mendis & Braeden Bausch7:30 AM Lector: Connie Reinsbach7:30 AM Servers: Volunteers Needed!9:30 AM Lectors: School Lectors9:30 AM Servers: School Servers

FAMILY PROMISE NEWSOur next host week for families with children experiencing

homelessness is the week of January 27� Sign-up sheets are available at the entrance of the church� Please help us to be ready to host a family by volunteering to bring in an evening meal, stay overnight, or provide fellowship� Please sign up early, and remember you can sign up more than once� As the 27th approaches, we will contact volunteers about 2 days in advance to remind them what they signed up to bring in or do, and other pertinent information� Also, please do not bring in food for breakfast or lunch at this time� We will call people for these items as our host week gets closer and we have more information from Hannah� If you have any questions, please call Bill Manthe�

4K ROUND UPWe are planning an Open House for future Saint Clement

School students and their families following our annual Catholic Schools Week Mass on Sunday, January 27th� Parents and next year’s potential 4K students are invited to join us in the 4K classroom at 11:30 a�m� You are also invited to join us for Mass at 9:30 in the church, then our Social in the Cafeteria and Book Fair in the Library that day� Children will have a chance to participate in a fun learning activity in the 4K room while Mr� Jensen gives parents a tour of the school, hands out registration materials, and helps answer questions� Please RSVP to Mrs� Stader at beckystader@saintclementschool�com or feel free to call the school at 723-7474 for more information� Thank you and God bless you!!!

SAINT CLEMENT SCHOOL

FORMED: FOR LIFEFORMED has many offerings to learn more about pro-life issues�

Once you have logged into FORMED, scroll down the page and you will see a section titled, “Dignity of Life�” There you will find numerous studies, books and audio material on life issues�

If you have not yet registered at FORMED, go to FORMED�org� Click on “Enter Code” and enter our parish code of DHYNXC and follow the instructions� If you have any questions, please contact the parish office�

MARCH & LOVE FOR LIFE ON JANUARY 22Join pro-life advocates in Madison for a march on the Wisconsin

State Capitol in support of life this Tuesday, January 22, 2019! The March & Love for Life begins at 11:30am at the State Street entrance to the Capitol building� Marchers are asked to bring a package of diapers for donation to children in need� After the march and diaper collection, participants will urge legislators to promote measures that preserve and protect life� This is a rain, snow, or shine event� For more information, contact march4lifewi@gmail�com, call 608-233-5440, or visit www�facebook�com/marchforlifewisconsin� The March & Love for Life is a statewide March for Life 2019 event�

Prior to the March & Love for Life at the State Capitol there will be Mass at 10 am at St� Patrick Catholic Church, 404 East Main Street in Madison� Please pray for the success of the March and that everyone will recognize that all human life is precious from conception to natural death�

ADULT EDUCATION OFFERINGOur adult education gatherings continue this week on Wednesday

at 9:00 a�m, along with an evening opportunity on Thursday that begins at 6:15 p�m� Both sessions will be held in the parish office meeting room, with sessions lasting about an hour and a half� Everyone is welcome to join us as we watch, “The Footprints of God: Elijah and Elisha�” Please contact Bill Manthe at the parish office if you have any questions�

SAFE HAVEN SUNDAY: EQUIPPING THE FAMILY, SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN

Diocese of Madison is setting aside this weekend, January 19th & 20th, as Safe Haven Sunday in order to give focused time and resources to address the harmfulness of pornography and other online threats to marriages, family life and culture� Today’s awareness day is celebrated through prayer and a reflection within the context of the Mass� Covenant Eyes’ book, Equipped: Smart Catholic Parenting in a Sexualized Culture is available for adults only to pick up on tables in the entrances of the church� This book includes a unique seven-day text-to-opt-in program: The Equipped 7-Day Challenge� This Challenge provides practical tips any caring adult can take to create safer digital environments for themselves and our young people�

A DAY OF PRAYER AND PENANCE FOR LIFEJanuary 22 marks the 46th anniversary of the Roe vs� Wade

decision legalizing abortion� The Bishops of the United States have designated Tuesday as a day that “shall be observed as a particular day of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion, and of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life�” How might we respond and make a difference? Our three penitential practices of prayer, fasting and almsgiving are fitting actions as we ask the Lord’s mercy, defend life at every stage, and work to end laws that legalize the destruction of innocent human life�

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