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St. James Parish ~ Menomonee Falls, WI
April 12, 2009

St. James
Menomonee Falls, WI
Scripture for the week of April 12, 2009
12 SUN Acts 10:34a, 37-43/Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor
5:6b-8/Jn 20:1-9 or Mk 16:1-7 or, at an
afternoon or evening Mass, Lk 24:13-35
13 Mon Acts 2:14, 22-33/Mt 28:8-15
14 Tue Acts 2:36-41/Jn 20:11-18
15 Wed Acts 3:1-10/Lk 24:13-35
16 Thu Acts 3:11-26/Lk 24:35-48
17 Fri Acts 4:1-12/Jn 21:1-14
18 Sat Acts 4:13-21/Mk 16:9-15
19 SUN Acts 4:32-35/1 Jn 5:1-6/Jn 20:19-31
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE COMING
WEEK …
No Mass on Monday
ALL OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED
Tuesday, April 14
8:00 am † Leroy & Marylyn Etzel (Family)
Wednesday, April 15
8:00 am † Barb Gnadt (Austin & Loretta Smith)
† Jim Engel (Fr. Art)
Friday, April 17
8:00 am † Marilyn Hamann (Noreen Callan)
† Elizabeth Neitzel (Paula Gartner)
Saturday, April 18
(Sunday Liturgy)
5:00 pm † Carl Rinaldi (Rinaldi Family)
† Mary Quartaro (Sobieski Family)
Sunday, April 19
8:15 am † William Claas (Ervin & Joan Claas)
† Marilyn Hamann (St. James Music Ministry)
10:15 am † Jim Muellenbach (Family & Friends)
† Norbert Knueppel (Family)
† Glenn Manthey (Manthey Family)
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE
I will be typing the May/June 2009 newsletter on Tuesday,
April 14th. Please have all articles to me no later
than 9:00 am on the 14th. You can put your article in a
plain envelope marked, “Attention: Michele” and drop it in
the collection basket, bring it into the parish office or email
me at schmitzm@archmil.org.
We express our sympathy to the
Melander family at the death of
Ursula Melander, who died this
past week. May she find peace and
happiness with our Lord Jesus in
heaven.
PEW VIEW
“STANDING ROOM ONLY!”
The parking lot filled early and some people had to walk
long distances after finding a scarce spot. A low haze of
smoke from a crackling fire wafted gently above the increasing
throng. Lines formed at all entrances. Even those
who came regularly could not get their prime seats. Latecomers
were admitted to the standing-room-only spots
which sometimes had limited views. Yet, a festive spirit
filled the air and people were in a joyous mood for this, after
all, was a once-a-year event, not to be missed. It was…
Easter at St. James!
Fr. Art has often said that baseball is the paradigm for life
and so opening day at Miller Park seems to kindle the
same kind of spirit as Easter does in the Church. Parking
lots fill early. Smoke from the Easter Vigil fire hangs in the
air like a thousand burning kettle cookers. Weekly attendees
suddenly find their regular pews filled with strangers.
Large crowds fill the church to overflowing capacity and
necessitate standing room only spots. People come late,
some leave early. All seem happy and festive. Next weeks’
parking will be easier and more seats will be available. The
“die-hards” will be back, faithful followers who participate
fully and give their support no matter the circumstances.
They hang on until the very end. These are the true believers.
Alleluia! Happy Easter!
Just like opening day ushers in a whole new season so
does Easter usher in the opportunity for new…life! Today is
a day of beginnings, of rising from the dead, and starting a
whole new way of living in Jesus Christ. No wonder the
crowds are “standing room only!” Alleluia!
Continuing with the baseball motif, the start of a new season
usually brings a slate of new players. So does Easter
bring new members into the Church. It brings the
“rookies” (the un-baptized and uninitiated) to
“veterans” (those already baptized but now making a profession
of faith as a Catholic).
This year we will celebrate the baptisms of Sophia Murphy
(an infant) and Melody Zimmerman (a 5 th grader).
Those making professions of faith are: Benjamin Corcoran,
Heidi Schwartz, Matthew Purfuerst, Kyle Purfuerst, and
Natalia Bedolla.
Benjamin and Heidi, along with Tom Purfuerst, who made
his profession of faith in fall, will celebrate the sacrament of
Confirmation. Natalia, Matthew, Kyle, Melody, Benjamin
and Heidi will be welcomed to the table of the Lord for Holy
Communion for the first time.
We rejoice and celebrate with them and their families on
this festive day of Resurrection and New Life!
The baseball analogy is not perfect for baseball after all it
is only a game. Our faith is about life – eternal life! With
Easter we begin a new season but we already know who
has the victory – Jesus, risen and victorious over sin and
death! Enjoy the season!
Alleluia! Happy Easter!
Daryl Olszewski ~ Pastoral Associate
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Easter Sunday April 12, 2009
EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW
ABOUT VOLUNTEERING!
We've just added a new volunteer section to the Parish website at stjamesparish.com.
Click on the Stewardship link and find out about all of the opportunities
to serve that are available in the Parish. Stop by and discover
how you can help out today!
Attention all Married Couples!
You are invited to a *Free Romantic Dinner*
on May 23rd at 6pm at St. Matthias
Catholic Church, 9306 West Beloit Road,
Milwaukee, sponsored by Worldwide Marriage
Encounter. Come enjoy a quiet romantic
dinner for two and find out what a
Marriage Encounter Weekend is all about.
To make your dinner reservation call Jeff
and Kim Bahr at 262-650-9119 (open to
the first 20 married couples).
ST. JAMES SENIOR CLUB MEETING
"St. James Senior Club will hold their monthly meeting on
Friday, April 17th, at St. James Church. The meeting
promptly starts at 12:30 p.m. and the door opens at 11:30
a.m. Come join the fun of socializing and then playing
Bingo or Sheepshead. Hope to see you at our meeting!
COMPANIONS ON THE JOURNEY
All WIDOWS. WIDOWERS and CAREGIV-
ERS are invited to Maxims Restaurant on Capitol
Drive in Brookfield for friendship, breakfast
and sharing at 9:00 am on Monday April 20th, 2009.
All denominations are welcome. If you know someone who
would benefit from this please invite them.
If you have any questions please call Shirley at 262-246-
0553. We look forward to seeing you there!!!
HEALTH MINISTRY NEWS …
CPR CLASS
On Saturday, April 25th from 9:00 am until 12 noon, we will
offer a CPR CLASS, in the youth room for those people interested
in being trained to assist in a cardiac emergency. Look
for the sign-up sheet at the information desk in the gathering
area. Class size will be limited to 16. We encourage the Ushers
to take this training. We thank Dave Mason for offering
this training once again. If you have any questions, please call
Ann, parish nurse at 262-250-2663.
ALL OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED
TOMORROW
MONDAY ~ APRIL 13, 2009
After reading this article, please pass it on to a friend who might be interested.
Catholics Returning Home ~ Have you been away from the Church for a while? Have you ever thought
about returning? If so, we would like to welcome you back to the Catholic Church. We have a special ministry
just for people like you who have been away from the Church. This program is being offered by The
Four Saints and Good Shepherd cluster Parishes of the Menomonee Falls/Butler area. Please join us for a
six-week series that begins April 23, 2009 at 7 p.m., hosted at Saint Agnes Parish. We would like to address your questions
and make you feel at home once more in the Catholic Church. For more information, please call “Catholics Returning
Home” Laverne (262) 251-3968 or Shirley (262) 251-3888.
VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE
On Thursday, April 23rd, we will be installing a new
Telephone System throughout our facility.
No Phone Service will be available from 8:30 am
until 4:00 pm that day, so please do not call.
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"Let them praise your great and awesome name
Shout joyfully to the LORD"
Psalms: 99-100
Please join us for an evening of Contemporary Praise &
Worship Music. As part of their retreat night, our teenagers
who will be going on the Mission Trip this summer to West
Virginia will be making a "joyful noise unto the Lord!" Complete
with a Praise & Worship band, music will be featured
from artists such as, Matt Maher, Chris Tomlin, The Newsboys,
David Crowder & Matt Redman. We will also hear a
testimonial from Ricky Dominguez about his recent mission
trip to Ghana.
When: Friday - April 24, 2009 - 7:30 pm.- 9 pm.
Where: St. James, in the church
MINI-WORKCAMP 2009 IS ALMOST HERE!!!!!
When: Saturday, April 25 th
Where: Begins and ends at Christ Our Savior on
Silver Spring next door to Templeton Middle
School
Provided by: The Cooperating Churches of Sussex
Mini-Workcamp Applications are
available at the Information Booth
after Masses again this weekend, as
well as through the Christian Formation
Office. If you are a SENIOR
CITIZEN looking for help with some
Spring Clean Up projects on April
25th, please pick up and fill out a
yellow “Resident Application” and
mail it in as directed. Your application
needs to be filled out and mailed in by APRIL 10 TH to
receive this assistance.
If you are a youth in Gr. 7 – 12 and would like to be a part
of those offering their services at Mini-Workcamp, please
fill out the Teen Application and mail it in.
Parents & other Adults are also needed to transport and
supervise a small group of teens at the various worksites
throughout the day. All meals are included throughout the
day as we begin our day by 7:30 AM and end around 6:00
PM.
Mini-Workcamp is a wonderful experience for both those
providing their services and the residents who need Spring
clean up assistance. We hope you will consider joining us.
Call Diana at 251-0897 ext. 200 for more information or to
have an application mailed to you.
Spring Clean Up
All families are invited to join the Building &
Grounds Committee on Saturday, April 25th
for our annual Spring Clean-Up of the
grounds here at St. James. Please bring shovels, rakes,
wheelbarrows (if you can fit it in your vehicle) and any
other gardening tool that you think would be useful. We will
start at 8:00 am. Rain Date: Saturday, May 2nd at 8:00 am
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HEALTH MINISTRY VOLUNTEER THANK YOU
All wonderful Health Ministry Volunteers are invited to come
for a Thank You Supper on Wednesday, April 15th at 5:30
pm in the community center. Since April is Volunteer Appreciation
Month, we would like to thank the members of the
Health Ministry Committee, the Blood Pressure Screeners,
Home Visitors and our generous Meal Donors. Your time,
talent and generosity are greatly appreciated. Please RSVP
to Ann at 262-250-2663. Hope to see you on April 15th at
5:30 pm.
Blessings & Gratitude,
Ann
Sussex Food Pantry Fave Five
1. Toilet Paper ~ 4 pack
2. Baby Wipes
1. Mayonnaise
4. Cooking Spices
5. Beef stew
"For the 9th year, the Volunteer Organization of
Women in Sussex (VOWS) again will be donating gift
bags to Sussex Area Outreach Services for Mother's Day.
These assorted gift bags, filled with personal care products,
pampering items, sweet treats and a few necessities,
will be distributed to mothers as they shop at the pantry for
their families. The hope is to make them feel special and
appreciated on Mother's Day and to uplift and refresh them
at a time when they are experiencing hardship. “The
VOWS would like to make this a community-wide effort
and welcomes donations from local businesses, organizations
and families. Past donations include body wash, lotion,
candles, shampoo, cosmetics, nail polish, journals,
oral hygiene products, soaps, cookbooks, knick-knacks,
gift certificates, baskets, chocolates or cookies, gift bags
and tissue paper. If you have something to contribute, your
donation can be dropped off through April 30 at Curves,
N64W 22622 Main St
Mini-Course on the Experience of God
Experience of God in the Ordinary with Fr. Jose
Eluvathingal, Tues. through Thurs., April 21-23 at Good
Shepherd Church, N88 W17658 Christman Road, church
hall - 7-8:30 p.m. This mini-course will include an
Introduction and Experiencing God in Creation and the
Incarnation. Fr. Jose, a member of the Pallottine Fathers
and Brothers, is a teacher, spiritual director,
psychotherapist and editor.
135th Anniversary Celebration
The School Sisters of St. Francis cordially invite you to
join them for their 135th anniversary celebration on Sunday,
April 26th, 2009.
1:45 pm ~ Prelude / 2:00 pm ~ Eucharistic Liturgy
3:30 to 5:00 pm ~ Open House
For more information visit www.sssf.org

ST. BEN’S MEAL PROGRAM
It is time to bring our food donations
for the St. Ben’s Meal
Program. All you have to do is
donate food so that our guests
at St. Ben’s can have a meal.
They appreciate anything that
you can give, but they especially
like, casseroles, hot or
cold salads, any large cans of fruit or vegetables or if you
are making your favorite meal, make a little extra so that
you can bring part of it for the meal program. We will be
going to St. Ben’s this coming Wednesday, April 19,
2009. You do not have to sign up to be a part of this ministry,
all we ask is that your donations be to St. James before
4:00 pm. Our driver will be here between 3:45 and 4:00
pm . The driver will leave promptly at 4:00 pm..
We strongly suggest that you use pans that can be
thrown away if necessary.
Weekly Schedule
Sunday, , April 12
8:15 am Easter Sunday Liturgy (church)
10:15 am Easter Sunday Liturgy (church)
Monday, April 13
ALL OFFICES ARE CLOSED
7:00 pm THERE IS RCIA TONIGHT (great room)
Tuesday, April 14
6:30 am Men’s Scripture Class (great room)
8:30 am Bible Class (great room)
Day of Adoration (chapel)
9:00 am T.O.P.S. meeting (cafeteria)
5:30 pm Holy Hour / Rosary (chapel)
6:00 pm Scripture class (great room)
7:30 pm KC’s Board Meeting (rectory meeting room)
Wednesday, April 15
4:00 pm Leave for St. Ben’s Meal Program
5:30 pm Health Ministry Volunteer Appreciation Night
(community center)
Thursday, April 16
7:30 pm KC’s General Membership Meeting
(rectory meeting room)
Friday, April 17
9:00 am S.O.A.L. Program
12:30 pm St. James Senior Club meeting (cafeteria)
Saturday, April 18
9:30 am Baptismal Prep Session (great room)
11:00 am Confessions (reconciliation room)
5:00 pm Baptisms during Mass (church)
6:30 pm Beyond Date Your Mate (great room)
Sunday, April 19
10:15 am Baptisms during Mass (church)
12:00 pm Girl Scout Troop #2095 Meeting (room 8)
6:30 pm Boy Scout Meeting (cafeteria)
FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE
ACTION ALERT
Protect Conscience Rights in Health Care:
Retain Conscience Regulation
The US Department of Health and Human Services
(HHS) is inviting public comment on a proposal to rescind
the December 2008 federal regulation that implements
and enforces three federal laws protecting the conscience
rights of health care providers, especially those at risk of
being discriminated against because of their moral or religious
objection to abortion (For background, see:
www.usccb.org/conscienceprotection. This legislation
wants to force doctors, nurses and hospitals to violate
their consciences or leave the profession. The Catholic
community and others must speak out so this will not happen!
All persons are encouraged to submit comments! Health
care professionals — hospital administrators, physicians,
pharmacists, nurses, technicians, and the life — should
submit examples or personal experiences where discrimination
was or is a concern. Please write now urging the
Administration to retain the regulation protecting conscience
rights!
ACTION: An e-mail message can be sent through
the NCHLA Action Center. Comments can also be
submitted electronically by 3-mail to proposedrescission@hhs.gov
or online through
www.Regulations.gov (check—”Select to find
documents” and then “enter” - Rescission Proposal.)
Comments also can be mailed. In all comments, refer
to — Rescission Proposal
Suggested Message: — Please retain the conscience
regulation, and enforce the laws protecting
the right of health care providers to serve patients
without violating their moral and religious
convictions. The government has a special responsibility
to ensure that the conscience rights of
health care providers are fully protected.
Please submit your comments
By April 9th, 2009. Thanks!
This information is provided through the US Conference of Catholic Bishops
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St. James Rectory—Parish Office—262-251-3944
W220 N6588 Town Line Road
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin 53051
Office Hours, Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm
FAX: 262-250-2679
e-mail address: stjameschurch@bizwi.rr.com
Web-site address: http://www.stjames-parish.com
EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS
Saturday 5:00 pm
Sunday 8;15 am & 10:15 am
Weekday Masses:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
8:00 am in the Historic Chapel
PARISH STAFF:
Administrative Office—251-3944
Fr. Arthur Heinze, Pastor, ext. 105
Fr. Jerry Hudziak, Help-out
Daryl Olszewski, Pastoral Associate, ext. 104
Mike Rooney, Deacon
Barbara Schuelke, Pastoral Musician, ext. 101
Charles Davis, Business Administrator, ext. 103
Michele Schmitz—Parish Secretary, ext. 100
Christian Formation Center—251-0897
Sue Devine-Simon, Child Ministry, ext. 201
Sr. Carol Ann Jaeger, Adult & Family Ministry, ext. 203
Tracy Dereszynski, Coordinator of Youth Ministry, ext. 202
Patricia Knuth, G.I.F.T. Coordinator, 251-3944 ext 108
Diana Wyszkowski, Secretary, ext. 200
Janet Block, Assistant Secretary, ext 204
Isaac Garcia, Catechetical Apprentice
Health Ministry — 250-2663
Ann Sardegna —- Parish Nurse
Maintenance Department — 250-2660
John Bohdalik—Supervisor
Staff Emails:
• Fr. Art heinzea@archmil.org
• Daryl Olszewski olszewskid@archmil.org
• Mike Rooney rooneym@archmil.org
• Charles Davis davisc@archmil.org
• Barbara Schuelke schuelkeb@archmil.org
• Sue Devine-Simon devinesimons@archmil.org
• S. Carol Ann Jaeger scajaeger@archmil.org
• Tracy Dereszynski dereszynskit@archmil.org
• Pat Knuth knuthp@archmil.org
• Ann Sardegna sardegnaa@archmil.org
• John Bohdalik bohdalikj@archmil.org
• Diana Wyszkowski wyszkowskid@archmil.org
• Janet Block blockj@archmil.org
• Michele Schmitz schmitzm@archmil.org
• Isaac Garcia igarcia1@nd.edu
Sussex Food Pantry, 246-9860
Mondays 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Wednesdays 1:00 to 2:30 pm
Saturdays 10:00 to 12:00 pm
Interfaith: 549-3348
MISSION STATEMENT
To Be a Welcoming, Catholic, Faith Community Seeking to Live the
Gospel of Jesus Christ
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