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

May 13, 2018 The Ascension of the Lord

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. Evelin Apreza Miriam Barajas Andrew Berg Paulina Cruz Rachel Czerwinski Fabian De Alba Melisa Doloir Leo Ehlen Carline Flesch Jaime Flores Marco Flores Andres Garcia Leroy Gloria Eric Gonzalez Alex Hergott Trent Hernandez Joseph Huberty Yatzary Huerta Hailey Ivins Jena Jacobs Kloe Seton Kiekhafer Brevin Kruse Chance Larson Richard Martinez

Madison McKay Zachary Mortlock Austin Muetzel Paige Murphy Elaine Nevin Maria Nova Carlos Perez Jesus Perez Nicole Plenty Ryley Rand Logan Reeves Brandon Roman Brenda Sanchez Grace Sezemsky Nolan Shirk Aidan Showalter Arturo Soto Madison Stone Jenna Terrell Alejandro Valadez Juan Venegas Benjamin Wallace Teddy Woyak Jack Wright Montserrat Zuniga

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MASS INTENTIONS Join us for Mass!

This Sunday's Gospel is known as the "priestly prayer" of Jesus. The entire passage is Jesus entrusting us to the Father. "When I was with them I protected them ? I guarded them," Jesus says. He asks his Father, "Keep them in your name." In this prayer of Jesus, we see the paradoxical tension of our life as Christians in the world. He anticipates struggle for the believer. He describes it in strong words, words that could even appear frightening to the believer. "I gave them your word, and the world hated them." Not only that, but with our eyes on eternal life, we "do not belong to the world." And yet in the midst of those realities, Jesus doesn't take us out of the world. On the contrary, "as you sent me into the world, so I sent them into the world."

Saturday, May 12, 2018 2:00 pm Parker & Fraher Wedding 5:30 pm †Ed Sokolowski (Elaine) †Arnold & Virginia Gehrke Sunday, May 13, 2018 The Ascension of the Lord 7:30 am †The Monsler & Sebranek Families (Traditional Choir) 10:30 am †Loraine Cucchi †Mary Cucchi †Selma Wilck (Guitar Choir) 1:30 pm The Parish (Alma Misionera)

Christians live in this tension daily. The call of Jesus often defies nice, neat categories. We uphold justice as virtue yet are invited to love our enemies. We offer gifts and generous hospitality to others while being reminded of the value of temperance. We are called to teach the truth of right and wrong without losing sight of the beam in our own eye. It can be difficult to find the balance in our own lives, and a Church that preaches moral perfection can easily fall under scrutiny when it falls short. In the midst of these complications, Jesus offers a message of hope. He is well aware of the contradictions into which he sends us, and his Father will equip us accordingly. "Consecrate them in truth." "Keep them from the evil one." Jesus does not abandon us to the tensions of our time but remains near at hand by the grace alive in his Church.

Wednesday, May 16, 2018 8:00 am †Bill Boutelle 7:00 pm Confirmation Mass Thursday, May 17, 2018 8:00 am Communion Service (Mike Chase) Friday, May 18, 2018 8:00 am †Fred & Kathryn Stevens †John & Antoinette Curry Saturday, May 19, 2018 5:30 pm †Tom Puralewski †Ed & Estelle Bartelt (Elaine) Sunday, May 20, 2018 Pentecost Sunday 7:30 am The Parish (Guitar Choir) 10:30 am †Sam & Rosemary Lanzarotta (Traditional Choir) 1:30 pm The Parish (Hombre de Valor)

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]

Don’t forget to purchase your roses after Mass today. All proceeds will go to Pregnancy Helpline. Roses are $3.00 each.

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.

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

Are you considering serving the Church as an Ordained Deacon? The Church calls men to be deacons “in-service” to the People of God. If you are a man (married or single), that feels this call and wants to know more, please contact the Office for Diaconate Formation at 414-758-2207 or [email protected].

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Sunday: Acts 1:1-11/Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 [6]/Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 or 4:1-7, 11-13/Mk 16:15-20 Monday: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26/Ps 113:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 [8]/Jn 15:9-17 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27/Ps 68:10-11, 20-21 [33a]/Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38/Ps 68: 29-30, 33-35a, 35bc-36ab [33a]/Jn 17:11b-19 Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11/Ps 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 [1]/Jn 17:20-26 Friday: Acts 25:13b-21/Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab [19a]/Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Morning: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31/Ps 11:4, 5 and 7 [7b]/ Jn 21:20-25 Next Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1 -14 or Jl 3:1-5/Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29, 30 [cf. 30]/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39 Extended Vigil: Gn 11:1-9/Ps 33:10-11, 12-13, 14-15/Ex 19:38a, 16-20b/Dn 3:52, 52, 53, 55, 56 or Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11/Ez 37:114/Ps 107:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9/Jl 3:1-5/Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29, 30 [cf. 30]/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39

Saturday, May 19th 9:00 am Spanish Baptismal Prep – OLG Sunday, May 20th 8:30 am CRHP - OLG 11:00 am Hombres de Emaus - DM 11:00 am Grupo Juvenil - OLG 3:00 pm Spanish Marriage Encounters - Trinity Center 5:00 pm Men’s Group - SAH

St. Andrew Parish is looking to hire a part time Coordinator of Religious Education for English speaking students, grades K-Confirmation. A Bachelor’s degree related to the field OR Religious Education Certification is required. Management and administrative experience is parish catechesis or other experience directing programs and personnel, as well as strong communication and interpersonal skills, are desired. For more information or to apply, please contact Shelley Koch 262-728-5922 x102 or [email protected].

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

Banns II Brian Braun & Edith Aguilar

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May 19 5:30 pm

May 20 7:30 am

May 20 10:30 am

SACRISTAN

Alvina Bayner

Lou Gibson

Terri Wallace

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Karen Gonzales

Bob Gibson

Bob Kennedy

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Carly Banta Macie Kruse

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(Lecturas para la semana del 13 de mayo)

8:30 am Eucharistic Adoration - Church 7:00 pm Columbiettes - OLG

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Scripture for the week of May 13, 2018

Monday, May 14th 6:00 pm K of C Holy Family Rosary - Church 6:00 pm AA Meeting - Reading Room Tuesday, May 15th 10:00 am Knitting Group - Conference Room 5:30 pm Summer Celebration Meeting - Conference Room 6:00 pm K of C Holy Family Rosary - Church 6:30 pm WINGS - Family Room Wednesday, May 16th 7:00 pm Confirmation Mass - Church Thursday, May 17th

Ruth Banta Mary Bryson Arnie Bryson Jane Kwasinski Amy Kruse

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Dale Poggensee Connie Poggensee Pat Anderson Jason Robinette Mark Weseman Need 2 Ministers

Alice Preiser John Kara Mike Cartina Marge Boutelle Melita Ellington Need 2 Ministers

David Harrington

Ava Nelson Genevieve Paur Monica Paur

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The Pope’s Prayer Intentions for May 2018 Evangelization – The Mission of Laity That the lay faithful may fulfill their specific mission, by responding with creativity to the challenges that face the world today.

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This is such an exciting time at St. Patrick. In addition to having wonderful First Communion celebrations last week, we are also blessed to have many of our younger parishioners celebrating Confirmation with Bishop Schuerman this coming Wednesday. All are invited to this special Mass at 7PM. We also have over 60 high school seniors getting ready to graduate! All seniors should have received an invitation to our special Senior Mass on June 3rd. Please call the office or email me at [email protected] if you did not receive your invite in the mail. We would LOVE all of you to come so we can celebrate you. WOW we are so blessed!!!!

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Weekday Masses for St. Patrick’s are as followed: Wednesday - 8:00 am Mass - St. Patrick Thursday - 8:00 am Communion Service w/ Eucharistic Adoration - St. Patrick Friday - 8:00 am Mass - St. Patrick Confession Times: Tuesday - 6:00 pm - St. Andrew Friday - 6:00 pm - St. Patrick

Knights of Columbus Holy Family Rosary Night Dear Parishioners, We will be leading a Holy Family Rosary night on Monday May 14th and Tuesday May 15th @ 6PM in support of our Holy Family Prayer Program. The Holy Family Prayer Program is the 17th Marian Prayer Program sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, beginning with the first program – honoring Mary under her title of Our Lady of Guadalupe - in 1979. In preparation for the 1982 Centennial of the Order, the second prayer program was initiated, which highlighted the Holy Family. Since then, the Blessed Mother has been honored by her Knights under her titles of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Our Lady of Czestochowa, Our Lady of Pochaiv, Our Lady of the Assumption, Our Lady of the Rosary and Our Lady of Charity. These Orderwide programs of Marian Prayer have gathered together more than 16 million people at some 140,000 prayer services conducted at local councils and parishes. In reciting the Rosary, we are invited as God's sons and daughters to gaze upon the life of Jesus Christ, through the eyes of Our Lady. We hope you all will join us.

Next Sunday is the feast of Pentecost.— the great feast of the Holy Spirit coming to the apostles. Pentecost comes 50 days after Easter Sunday and is the end of the Easter Season. The Church uses several symbols to depict the Holy Spirit—the dove, wind, tongues of fire, and the color red. Many years ago people would wear red to church on this feast as a sign of the Holy Spirit alive in their parish. Consider wearing something red to church next weekend! Another long time tradition is the novena in honor of the Holy Spirit. Since the feast of the Ascension has been moved from Thursday to Sunday, it would begin the Friday before we celebrate the Ascension (or the Friday of the sixth week of Easter). It recalls the time the Blessed Mother and apostles spent together between the Ascension and Pentecost, praying for the coming of the Holy Spirit—as promised by the risen Lord. In 1879, Pope Leo XIII issued an encyclical, calling on Catholics to nine days of public or private prayer in preparation for Pentecost. Let’s pray this week

St. Andrew and St. Patrick Parishes will be hiring a shared Director of Operations. The Director of Operations is responsible for the business operations of both Parishes, under direction of the Pastor. Duties include managing staff, overseeing financial operations, facilities and coordination with Parish Councils, Committees and Archdiocesan Offices as required. To be considered candidates will have: o A Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, administration or related field o A minimum of five years’ experience in a supervisory or management position o Knowledge of accounting software, preferably QuickBooks Find a full job description and details at the Milwaukee Archdiocese Careers website.

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PARISH SUPPORT

Programs at Siena Retreat Center, 5637 Erie St., Racine - call 262-898-2590 for more info or visit www.SienaRetreatCenter.org and click on Retreat Programs. Come to the Water, Jun 15-17, 7pm Fri—12:30pm Sun, Jennifer Grant and Andrea Hug. Come, drink deeply of the life-giving waters and refresh your soul in this serene and sacred environment on the shore of Lake Michigan. There will be communal prayer, input from the presenter, and opportunity for contemplation. Cost: $195 includes $50 non-refundable deposit, overnight accommodations and meals.

Fiscal Year June 2017 to July 2018

Collected 5/06 - 197 envelopes Offertory We gave

$19,233.00 $1,570.58 $20,803.58

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF OUR MINISTRIES Consider using online banking to make your monthly

contribution. Simply set up a recurring payment of your pledge amount to St. Patrick’s as an automatic bill to pay. Honoring our past, Building for the Future Campaign Report

Adopt a Highway - Community Service The Knights of Columbus will be organizing a road clean-up on Saturday May 19th. We have adopted 1.5 miles of roadway on HWY 11 between E Sedgemeadow Street and County Road F. We'll park and meet-up on the southeast side of E Sedgemeadow Street between 8:30-9AM and wrap up around 10:30AM. Juice, water and donuts will be provided along with safety vests, litter pickers, and trash bags. Recommended dress: sturdy footwear, long pants, work gloves and a hat. We'll make short work of it if we have about 14 volunteers. If you're interested in volunteering (children must be at least 11 years old), please contact Mike Cartina by May 18th. 715.892.2469 Email: [email protected] Thank you! P.S. Rain - out date will be June 2nd.

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!! The Columbiettes are having their monthly membership meeting in the Guadalupe Room at St. Patrick’s on May 17th at 7 p.m. If you aren’t already a member, but would like to join, please call Ann Fincutter at 262-348-8185

Save the Dates!! Summer Celebration will be on August 5th, starting with an all parish Mass at 10:30am. Annual Turkey Dinner will be Sunday, October 7th!

Outreach (Human Concerns) St. Pats will be hosting our first community meal Saturday, May 26th at the Elkhorn Community Center, Matheson Memorial Library from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. We are seeking people to help set up, serve, and clean up or bring a salad, dessert or make a monetary donation for additional food items. This is also a wonderful opportunity for students to earn community service hours. Please call Bev Puralewski (262-215-0252) or Jan Pappa (262-745-3061) if you are interested in helping St. Pats host a memorable Memorial Day meal.

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 Jerry Koetterhagen Gerry Thelen Cindy Koetterhagen Tom Burke PRAYER FOR MOTHERS Heavenly Father, from the beginning you have chosen to entrust the human person to mothers in a special way. We thank and praise you for the gift of mothers; for their tenderness, care, and compassion, for their intuition and encouragement, for commitment and sacrifice. Bless all mothers this day. Keep, strengthen, and refresh them in your loving care. May they be blessed by our open-hearted love and gratitude. Amen.

A big thank you to Carrie Storlie for her help in designing our mission statement banner. Please look for our new banner at the all parish meeting on May 23rd, and in the gathering area after all masses on May 26th & 27th. We are seeking to grow our committee and continue doing wonderful things for our community and beyond. If you are interested in Human Concerns/Outreach, or have questions about what we do, please contact Kim Flitcroft, 262-215-6899. We'd love to have you join our fun group of motivated and passionate people who care for the well being of others!

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VII Domingo de Pascua (13 de Mayo 2018) “Padre, yo te pido que ellos sean uno, como tú y yo somos” (Jn 17,22) LA ASCENSION DEL SEÑOR: Los signos que acompañan el anuncio de la Buena Nueva, Jesús confiere la misión de anunciar la Buena Noticia a todas las criaturas. La exigencia que Él pone para quien quiere ser salvo es: creer y ser bautizado. A los que tienen el valor de creer en la Buena Noticia y se hacen bautizar, Él promete estos signos: 1- Expulsarán los demonios, 2- Hablarán nuevas lenguas, 3- Tomarán en las manos las serpientes, 4- Beberán cualquier ponzoña y no les dañará, 5- Impondrán las manos a los enfermos y éstos curarán. Estos signos se dan aun hoy: : es combatir el poder del mal que estrangula la vida. La vida de muchas personas ha mejorado desde el momento en que entraron en comunidad y empezaron a vivir la Buena Noticia de la experiencia de Dios. Participando en la vida de la comunidad, echan el mal de sus vidas. : es comenzar a comunicarnos con los otros de modo nuevo. A veces encontramos una persona que nunca la habíamos visto antes, pero sucede como si ya la conociésemos de mucho tiempo. Es porque hablamos la misma lengua, la lengua del amor. : hay muchas cosas que envenenan la convivencia. Muchas habladurías que arruinan la relación entre las personas. Quien vive la presencia de Dios sabe superar esto y no es molestado por este veneno mortífero. : en cualquier lugar en el que aparezca una conciencia más clara de la presencia de Dios, aparece también una especial atención a las personas excluidas y marginadas, sobre todo a los enfermos. Lo que más favorece la salud es que la persona se sienta acogida y amada. Mayo, Mes de María: “Venid y vamos todos con flores a María” Con esta frase de la popular canción, comenzamos el mes de la Virgen de María. Un mes en el que la Madre de Dios y madre nuestra, toma un protagonismo especial. Niños, jóvenes y mayores, depositaran ante las plantas de la Virgen una flor. Ojalá que este signo, nos ayude a que María tome un papel y una parte importante en nuestra propia vida. Que no sólo le depositemos una flor material, si no que cada uno ofrezcamos nuestra vida a ella. Que María sea ejemplo para nosotros de cristiana fiel, de seguidora incondicional, de mujer contemplativa de la Palabra de Dios, de fidelidad a la voluntad de Dios. Que ella sea en nuestra vida consejo, remedio y cordón que nos une a Cristo. María, puerta que nos lleva a Jesús, que sepamos amar a Jesús a pesar de las dificultades y contrariedades de nuestra vida. Que sepamos amar a la Iglesia, como tú amas a tu hijo, Jesucristo. Que sepamos guardar y meditar la palabra de Jesús como tú lo hiciste, sin dejarnos llevar de tanto ruido que hay a nuestro alrededor y que nos despistan. María, auxilio de los enfermos, te pedimos que interceda a tu hijo Jesús, por tantos enfermos nuestros. Que les fortalezca en su enfermedad y les conceda la fuerza que tu tuviste a los pies de la Cruz. Bendiciones a todos...

AVISOS IMPORTANTES CONFIRMACIONES DE LA COMUNIDAD El miércoles 16 de mayo se realizaran las Confirmación en nuestra comunidad de fe y el domingo 20 recibirán 6 adultos completaran sus sacramentos de Iniciación Cristiana. Por favor oren por nuestros jóvenes y adultos quienes recibirán la confirmación la semana de Pentecostés! Que el Espíritu Santo siga inspirando a cada candidato a vivir y defender su fe. ¡Felicidades! CONFESIONES, MISA Y GRUPO DE ORACION Les recordamos que la oración es poderosa, invitamos a los lideres, grupos y a toda la comunidad de fe a las confesiones, Misa y al Grupo de Oración todos los Viernes a las 7:00 pm, y no se olviden de alimentar y llenar su espíritu con la visita al Santísimo Sacramento todos los Jueves en el horario que usted guste en la Iglesia. ¡El Señor quiere que lo visites!!! Mayo, Mes del Santo Rosario Por el mes de Mayo estamos rezando el Santo Rosario y reflexionando temas sobre María por los hogares, también les recordamos que todos los domingos a la 1:00pm tenemos el Santo Rosario en la Iglesia, y que durante estos 31 días tengamos presente a la Virgen y busquemos un rato para dirigirnos a ella con cantos, oraciones y el rosario de cada día. ¡Feliz día de la Ascensión del Señor…!

* Les recordamos que la Intención de Misas: Pueden ser apartadas en la oficina de la Parroquia y la donación o intención es de $ 10.00, no se olvide que es un derecho por intención en Domingo.

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