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Saint Patrick Parish 107 W Walworth, Elkhorn, WI 53121

www.stpatrickselkhorn.org

We welcome you to our community! Whether you are visiting or seeking a parish home, we pray God blesses you abundantly!

INVITATION TO WORSHIP

April 22, 2018

Sat: 5:30 pm; Sunday: 7:30 & 10:30 am

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Domingo: 1:30 pm Misa en español Weekday: Wed. & Fri. 8am Communion Service: Thurs 8:00 am Adoration: Thurs 8:30 am - 6:30pm Rosary Prayer: Wednesday 6:00 pm SACRAMENTAL LIFE Sacrament of Reconciliation: Fridays 6:00pm or by appointment Anointing (Home & Hospital Visits): Contact Parish Office 723-5565 Baptismal Preparation & RCIA: Contact Ray Henderson, 723-5565 Marriage: Contact us 6 mos. in advance. PARISH OFFICE: (262) 723-5565 Monday-Friday: 8:00 — 4:00 Pastor: Rev. Oriol Regales, ext. 114 [email protected] Associate: Rev. José Zapata, ext. 116 [email protected] Secretary: Kris Parker, ext. 110 [email protected] Bulletin: Sindy Morales ext. 115 [email protected] DAS: Lynda Wulf, ext. 112 [email protected] DRE: Ray Henderson, ext. 119 [email protected] Hispanic Min: Sr. Graciela, Mfj, ext. 113 [email protected]

We exist to PRAY recognizing diversity, GROW placing higher values on faith formation and SERVE with Christian compassion.

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MASS INTENTIONS Join us for Mass!

Today's Gospel occurs in the middle of Jesus' ministry. At first, Jesus' words seem to be about the value of self-sacrifice in a leader. "I am the Good Shepherd ? I will lay down my life for the sheep." The Apostles likely would have accepted these words easily enough. But then comes something more strange. "I lay down my life in order to take it up again ? I have power to lay it down and power to take it up again." Only later, when Jesus opened the Scriptures to them after his resurrection, would the Apostles understand his words. Only then would they understand why such an act was necessary for the salvation of the world.

Saturday, April 21, 2018 5:30 pm †Shatha Abdulahad (Elaine) Sunday, April 22, 2018 Fourth Sunday of Easter 7:30 am †Dave Vincent (Guitar Choir) 10:30 am †Greg Moore †Frank Dodero (Traditional Choir) 1:30 pm The Parish (Santa Cecilia) Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Saint Mark, Evangelist 8:00 am The Parish

Even now, we may struggle with the necessity of Holy Week. How often do we hear complaints against the silence of God, as if He is the "hired man" who "runs away" from suffering? Jesus' life, death, and resurrection is our redemption in fact. God himself bears the full weight of sin's consequences. The Paschal Mystery is also a sign that happens in full view of the human experience. We have seen Jesus lay down his life. We have seen him accompany others. "I know mine and mine know me." We have seen him reach those outside the traditional flock, "sheep not of this fold." Jesus is the Good Shepherd, not only in Scripture but in our daily lives.

Thursday, April 26, 2018 8:00 am Communion Service (Bob Kennedy) Friday, April 27, 2018 8:00 am †Fred & Kathryn Stevens †John & Antoinette Curry Saturday, April 28, 2018 5:30 pm †Tom Puralewski (Elaine)

While we can't experience physically walking alongside him like the Apostles did, the grace of our redemption continues through the Church. We are shepherded by the sacraments, by faith formation, by good mentors. At the same time, we are not only the sheep. In imitating Jesus, we, too, are invited to lay down our lives for others. We can be the hands, feet, and shepherd's crook of Christ.

Sunday, April 29, 2018 Fifth Sunday of Easter 7:30 am †Decessed Member of the Knights of Columbus †Werner Christen (Traditional Choir) 10:30 am †Bratsven & Toth Families (Guitar Choir) 1:30 pm The Parish (Santa Cecilia)

Parish Council Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm. All parishioners are welcome! Matt Wallace 723-3635; [email protected] Ann Fincutter 742-4187; [email protected] Benjamin Flores 745-7262; floreshrn@gmail,.com Regan Homan 723-7219; [email protected] Jesus C. Mendoza 725-3566; [email protected] James Duquette 758-8201; [email protected] Connie Poggensee 723-7644; [email protected] Brian Schopf 723-4437; [email protected] Leo Ehlen, Nathan Chapman, Julia Pulokas (youth) Trustees Tim Lockwood 248-6099; [email protected] Pat Romenesko 903-2647; [email protected]

Parish Organizations Knights of Columbus George Fincutter…….742-4187 Young Squires: Richard Kieszkowski…….….248-1864 Columbiettes: Ann Fincutter………………..742-4187 Ladies Guild: Amy Block……………………..374-0771 Human Concerns: Kim Flitcroft…… ………215-6899 Knitting Group: Cherie Swick……………….742-3318 Mt. Olivet Cemetery: Mark Weseman……..742-4125 2

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Scripture for the week of April 22, 2018

Monday, April 23rd 5:30 pm Summer Celebration Meeting - Conference Room 6:00 pm AA Meeting - Reading Room Tuesday, April 24th 11:00 am Joint Staff Meeting - Conference Room 1:00 pm Patricia Club- SAH 6:30 pm WINGS - Family Room Wednesday, April 25th 11:00 am Spring Salad Luncheon - SAH Thursday, April 26th

(Lecturas para la semana del 22 de abril) Sunday: Acts 4:8-12/Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29 [22]/1 Jn 3:1-2/Jn 10:11-18 Monday: Acts 11:1-18/Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4 [cf. 3a]/Jn 10:1-10 Tuesday: Acts11:19-26/Ps87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7 [117:1a]/Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14/Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17 [2]/Mk 16:15-20 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25/Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25 and 27 [2]/Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33/Ps 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11ab [7bc]/Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [3cd]/Jn 14:7-14 Next Sunday: Acts 9:26-31/Ps 22:26-27, 28, 30, 31-32 [26a]/1 Jn 3:18-24/Jn 15:1-8

8:30 am Eucharistic Adoration—Church 7:00 pm Knights of Columbus - OLG Saturday, April 28th 8:30 am Cemetery Clean up Sunday, April 29th 8:30 am Women’s CRHP - OLG 9:00 am RCIA - Conference Room 11:00 am Hombres de Emaus - DM 11:00 am Grupo Juvenil - OLG 3:00 pm Spanish Marriage Encounters 5:00 pm Men’s Group - SAH

World Day of Prayer for Vocations Sunday, April 22: To assist you in your efforts, we encourage you to especially pray on the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, Sunday, April 22. Praying for Vocations Resources: Pledge to pray for vocations at www.invisiblemonastery.com. This site was inspired by a call from Rome urging Catholics to organize an ‘invisible monastery’ in which many persons, day and night, are committed to continuous prayer for priestly vocations.

Mt. Olivet Cemetery Clean Up Saturday, April 28 8:30am - 11:30am The cemetery is in need of as many new volunteers as possible. Call Paul Kremer at 723-4597. Tending the dead is the 7th Corporal Work of Mercy and all volunteers are guaranteed an abundance of grace for their labors. Our labors are our prayers.

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AND THE TWO SHALL BECOME ONE Let us Rejoice and Pray for these soon-to-be married couples:

Banns I Katelyn Parker & Brandon Fraher

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April 28 5:30 pm

April 29 7:30 am

April 29 10:30 am

SACRISTAN

Alvina Bayner

Lou Gibson

Teri Wallace

LECTOR

Amy Block

Doug Rehard

Alice Preiser

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

Carol Matthews Karen Powers Alvina Bayner Jane Kwasinski Connie King

Rebecca Hanson Cheryl Kunkel Mary Bleser Dale Poggensee Connie Poggensee Lou Gibson Bob Gibson

Matt Wallace Teri Wallace Eileen Gailloreto Cheri Savage Jean Mashack Geraldine Lehn Bob Kennedy

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McKenna Recklies Ryan Recklies Kate Flitcroft

Sarah Franz

Allison Schopf Olivia Schopf Emily Catozzi 3

The Pope’s Prayer Intentions for April 2018 Universal – For those who have Responsibility in Economic Matters That economists may have the courage to reject any economy of exclusion and know how to open new paths.

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Parish Trustee Election - The nomination process is now open for the position of Parish Trustee-Treasurer. According to Wisconsin State Statue regarding Parish corporate Bylaws, each parish must hold a public election for the position of trustee. The trustees along with Fr. Oriol are the legal members of the parish corporation. Candidates for this position must be a practicing member of our parish and at least 25 years old. Trustees serve a two year term. Fr. Oriol as pastor is allowed to nominate a candidate for the position. Additional candidates must be nominated in writing by at least 10 active parishioners and submitted to Fr. Oriol by April 27. The nomination letter should include the name of the person being nominated and a few sentences about why he/she would be a good trustee. If you have any questions or for more details you can contact Fr. Oriol at [email protected]

New Horizons Weekend of Healing for Separated/ Divorced Friday-Sunday, May 11-13, 2018 Schoenstatt Retreat Center in Waukesha This healing weekend is designed to help each participant embark upon a new phase of life. It is an opportunity for divorced persons to pause and examine their lives – their strong points and weaknesses, their hurts, disappointments, joys and frustrations. It is a weekend of involvement. The cost of $150.00 includes five meals and lodging for the entire weekend (financial assistance is available). Registration deadline is Wednesday, May 2nd. For more information or a registration form, please contact Annette in The Office for Marriage and Family Life at 414-758-2201 or visit the following website: http://www.johnpaul2center.org/Nazareth--Project/ Separated-and-Divorced.htm

Next weekend, April 28th & 29th, after each Mass we will be having the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. If you are unable to make it to the weekend Masses, we will be having a special Mass on Friday, May 4th at 10:30am. A luncheon will follow downstairs in St. Anthony Hall. There will be NO 8:00 am Mass that day. Call the parish office if you have any questions.

PLEASE PRAY FOR… Remember in your prayers all parish members and friends who are ill, in nursing homes, home-bound or hospitalized. May they continue to receive the Lord’s blessings. Gladys Myjak Issy Kostenko Jerry Koetterhagen Duane Lehn Paula Allmann Gerry Thelen Cindy Koetterhagen

Archdiocese of Milwaukee Safeguarding All of God’s Family Safe Environment Week – 2018 Proclamation WHEREAS, Safe Environment Week is for every parish and school, as well as the entire faith community to focus, at the same time, on the importance of keeping our children and youth safe; WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect are societal problems whose prevention depend on involvement among people throughout the faith community; WHEREAS, our children are our most valuable resources and will shape the future of not only the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, but also the entire Church; WHEREAS, Pope Francis tells each of us to “have courage, go forward,” recognizing that we live in the present, but we must have the courage to embrace the future; WHEREAS, the theme for this year’s Safe Environment Week is HAVE COURAGE, GO FORWARD. As a faith community, together we recognize we live in the present, yet we must always look toward the future, remembering the steadfast love God provides for each and every one of His children; WHEREAS, we acknowledge that we must work together as a community to increase awareness about child abuse and neglect, and work to promote the social and emotional well-being of children, youth and families in a safe, healthy and nurturing environment; THEREFORE, I, Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki, proclaim the week of April 22 – 28, 2018 as Safe Environment Week in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. I ask that all participate and acknowledge each other with the love and mercy of God the Father. Most Reverend Jerome E. Listecki Archbishop of Milwaukee

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As we celebrate this fourth week of Easter it is good to remind ourselves throughout the entire year of the sacrifice Jesus made for us on His cross. During the final days of Lent our 8th graders worked so hard to prepare and perform an amazing interpretation of Jesus' journey to His cross. All of those who attend Wisdom Wednesday from 5-6:30 and many parents sat in awe as the 8th graders showed them this very important presentation in such a loving, compassionate way. Thank you so much to the 8th graders and their catechists! What a true blessing to have you all here in our church family.

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Honoring our past, Building for the Future Campaign Report

It is with a great deal of excitement and delight, that I am pleased to share the loan that St. Patrick’s Parish entered into for the “Honoring Our Past Building For the Future” capital campaign has reached a goal of under $100,000 balance due. As of the end of February 2018 we owe $99,425. Through the generosity of you the parishioners, especially in December when a special end of the year drive was held, St. Patrick’s was able to make a very generous payment to the principle of the loan. Thank you to all for your generosity and your faith in St. Patrick’s Parish as we strive to reach our final goal of zero balance. We are almost there!! You can help fight Planned Parenthood in Delavan, WI Just weeks ago, Planned Parenthood—the nation’s largest abortion chain—announced plans to expand their operations “in all 50 states.” That includes our home state of Wisconsin! Want to do your part to stop Planned Parenthood’s dangerous new agenda? Then come out on Saturday, April 28th for the Third Annual National Day of Prayer and Protest Against Planned Parenthood. Join thousands of pro-lifers across the country, gathering peacefully at Planned Parenthood facilities to educate our communities about their true agenda, speak out for our unborn brothers and sisters, and call on state and federal governments to defund the abortion giant. Event: National Day of Prayer and Protest Against Planned Parenthood When: Saturday, April 28, 2018 9:30 am Where: 312 South 7th St., Delavan, Wisconsin More Info: Contact Jean Crocco at 815-403-8227 or [email protected]

First Communion / Confirmation Prayer Tree We have 52 students preparing to receive First Communion or Confirmation in May. They have made you special crosses or doves that will be displayed on the Prayer Tree next weekend. Each cross/dove has the name of the student who created it on the back of it. Please take one home and use it as a reminder to pray for the person who made it. Your prayers are SO powerful and the students would appreciate it so much!!

Dynamic Catholic: Help yourself to the free books and cd’s we offer from Dynamic Catholic on the shelves in the Gathering Area. Our newest books are “Beautiful Hope” this is a powerful book with real-life stories that will have you smiling in the midst of difficulties, defeating despair, and infusing your life with hope. Also “Beautiful Mercy” in this book you will learn to discover God’s unconditional love, and learn simple and practical ways to show his love and mercy to people you encounter every day.

Outreach (Human Concerns)

This week the Elkhorn Food Pantry is in particular need of the following items: *Saltines *Graham crackers *Pancake mix *Syrup *Cake & brownie mix *Flour & sugar *Salt & pepper Items can be brought to the cart in back of church and we will deliver them!! Thank you for sharing!

The next Memory Café will be Tuesday April 24th, the 4th Tuesday, at the Matheson Memorial Library, 101 N. Wisconsin Street, Elkhorn. It will be from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. THIS IS A NEW DAY AND TIME FOR 2018. It will be a special time when we be discussing “Master Gardeners” with Lisa Selje providing tips and hints for our flowers and plants as we come into Spring. Bring your questions and pictures about your favorites, and share them with the group. There will also be light refreshments. The Memory Café is always a free program. This is an opportunity for individuals with mild cognitive impairment/early-stage Alzheimer’s, & their care partners to meet in a safe supportive environment. For additional information please contact the Alzheimer’s Association at 414-479-8800.”

We are a faith community, a family. Remember, you are part of our St. Patrick’s family. Please, tell us how can we pray for you. Email us at office @ stpatrickselkhorn.org or call our prayer line at 262-723-7644. You can use your name or it can be anonymous, but let us pray with you. The power of prayer cannot be overstated.

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IV Domingo de Pascua (22 de Abril 2018) “Yo Soy el Buen Pastor, dice el Señor; conozco a mis ovejas y las mías me conocen” (Jn 10,14) ESCUCHEN LA VOZ DE JESUS, EL BUEN PASTOR Jesús es el Buen Pastor, las ovejas escuchan su voz y lo siguen. No era ni un fariseo moralista, ni un saduceo que hacia negocios políticos con los poderosos, ni un guerrillero que buscaba la liberación política de su pueblo, ni un contemplativo del monasterio. ¡Era un pastor! Un pastor que hablaba la lengua de su pueblo, se hacía entender, decía la verdad, las cosas de Dios: ¡no negociaba nunca las cosas de Dios! Pero las decía de tal forma que el pueblo amaba las cosas de Dios. Por esto lo seguían. ¿A mí a quién me gusta seguir? ¿A quienes me hablan de cosas abstractas o de casuísticas morales; los que se dicen del pueblo de Dios, pero no tienen fe y negocian todo con los poderes políticos, económicos; los que quieren siempre hacer cosas extrañas, cosas destructivas, guerras llamadas de liberación, pero que al final no son el camino del Señor; o un contemplativo lejano? Que esta pregunta nos haga llegar a la oración y pedir a Dios, el Padre, que nos haga llegar cerca de Jesús para seguir a Jesús, para asombrarnos de lo que Jesús nos dice. (Papa Francisco) Para reflexionar: ¿Soy un buen pastor o uno que trabaja solamente por la paga? ¿Cómo respondo a las amenazas al rebaño que cuido? Quiero ser un buen pastor para todos los «rebaños» de mi vida. ¿Y tú? ¿Dónde te ha puesto Dios en una posición de influencia pastoral? ¿Amas al rebaño a tu cuidado? ¿Asumimos el carácter del buen pastor o huimos de los desafíos con que deberíamos enfrentarnos? Es bueno ser miembro de un rebaño grande. Sin embargo, tenemos que reconocer a los que necesitan de nuestro apoyo para regresar al redil y al cuidado del buen pastor. Pídele al Señor que te muestre a quiénes debes alcanzar esta semana. Invítalos a volver a la bendición del redil, que es la comunidad eclesial. Acepta el desafío y alcanza a muchas «ovejitas». Que la Eucaristía de hoy renueve nuestro cuerpo y nuestro espíritu. Que Dios los bendiga a todos...

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RETIRO DE EMAUS HOMBRES

AVISOS IMPORTANTES MISA JUVENIL Invitamos a todos los jóvenes para la Misa juvenil el 27 de Abril, a las 7:pm, Para más información llamar a: Miriam Barajas 262.475.8166, Damari Ortiz 262.348.6414, Rose Cruz 262.347.4542 o/y a la parroquia 262.723.5565

MISA Y ADORACION NOCTURNA Invitamos a todos los líderes y los que quieran vivir esta experiencia de Dios, en la Adoración Nocturna al Santísimo Sacramento el viernes 4 de Mayo, a las 7:00 pm, en la Iglesia. ¡Todos están invitados! ¡JESUS ESTA VIVO…!

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