ST. THOMAS AQUINAS ~ ELKHART LAKE · 2020. 7. 12. · THOMAS AQUINAS PARISH Dear Parishioners: On...

ST. THOMAS AQUINAS ~ ELKHART LAKE

ST. THOMAS AQUINAS PARISH Dear Parishioners:

On several occasions earlier this year, I intentionally prepared separate bulletin articles for St. Thomas Aquinas and St. John the Baptist because there were topics to be addressed which pertained mostly to SJB (Road America, the Meitler Study, the School, etc.) and I didn’t want to risk “boring” STA. Besides, in those days, we were giving copies of SJB’s bulletins to STA and STA’s bulletins to SJB; so, if anyone really wanted to know what was going on in the parish not-one’s-own, you could pick up the other parish’s bulletin and read about it.

For the next few weeks, I am going to focus on matters that, on the surface, might appear to pertain mostly to SJB but, in reality, are – or should be – of deep concern to STA, as well. So, I will be pre-paring one article for both parishes.

Over the past month or two I’ve come across articles in national publications (e.g., the magazines America and Commonweal and the newspaper National Catholic Reporter) asking the question: will Catholics return to Church once the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided? For some, the question is whether people will return to pre-pandemic patterns of Mass attendance. For others, it’s a more fundamental issue concerning how far adrift from the Church and its rites and rituals Catholics will find themselves once the danger has passed. Still others are asking if our Catholic Faith itself will have suffered irreparable harm because of our time away.

Locally, we continue to follow The Catholic Comeback Matrix, under which we remain in Phase One. Shifting into Phase Two (which could come as early as the beginning of August) will mean a slight expansion of activities; but the full-ness of The Catholic Comeback will not be experienced until we enter into Phase Three, under which all restrictions will be lifted. I doubt this will happen before the end of the year or early next year – probably in tandem with the discovery and dis-tribution of an effective vaccine. Until then, social distancing will remain the norm (which means our attendance capacity at SJB and STA will remain where they currently stand), wearing of facial masks will be encouraged, and the elderly and peo-ple with certain pre-existing conditions will continue to be advised to give serious consideration to avoiding public gather-ings like the Mass.

Late last month Archbishop Listecki wrote to priests, deacons, parish directors, and parish and school leaders:

We are grateful to God for our ability to return safely to Mass, yet we are mindful of the impact these past few months have had on the Body of Christ here in south-eastern Wisconsin. We need to help our people return to Sunday Mass and to live Sunday well for the sake of their spiritual and social well-being. We want to invite and encourage all to return home to Him.

These past months, we as a Church have longed for the celebration of the Eucharist, which is at the center of Catholic life. We have been deprived of celebrating with our neighbors at the table of Thanksgiving, and we have suffered the economic impact of unstable finances, lost jobs and furloughs from work, hurting out most vulnerable – the poor, the Immigrant, the isolated and the elderly. Whatever the circumstances, we must help our people make Sunday worship the priority in their lives.

While we cannot expect people to return to a pre-COVID-19 life, we need to help our people understand that all right relationships derive first from God, whether it is in work, family or social activities. It is God who is our strength. God is the remedy to the ills that plague our nation. We know the heart of Sunday is worship when we direct our attention to God and experience his Son in the Real presence.

In 2014, the Archdiocesan Synod emphasized Sunday Mass as the priority for our archdiocese. I propose we offer a response to the pandemic with a special Sunday Initiative beginning with the start of the New Year and lasting through the entirety of 2021.

At our Synod event on December 5, 2020, we will look back and celebrate the Synod and we will look forward as we share with you details about the Sunday Initiative for parish use in 2021, including a short pastoral exhortation. We stand in witness as followers of Jesus Christ. Fulfilling Jesus’ command to Love One Another starts first with loving God. That love is fully expressed through our worship on Sunday.

So, it looks like the Archbishop is setting a pretty clear agenda for the post-COVID-19 Church of Milwaukee. According to The Catholic Comeback Matrix, this will likely include the resumption of the Love One Another Capital Campaign, the pilot wave of which had been suspended by the shutdown back in March. This being the case, I would like to devote the next couple of weeks to exploring what I see as some of the particular challenges and opportunities that we as SJB and STA will be facing as we emerge from the pandemic. Father Phil

MASS SCHEDULE Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 12, 2020 Saturday, July 11: 5:30pm For the People of STA & SJB Sunday, July 12: 8:00am † Sylvester & Bernie Schweitzer 8:00am † Nate Marver 1:00pm First Communion Wednesday, July 15: 8:00am For Parishioners with Health Issues 8:30-9:30am ADORATION Friday, July 17: 8:00am † Mary Pat Gleason Saturday, July 18: 5:30pm † Patrick & Tom Coyne 5:30pm † Sarah & Jim McEvilla Sunday, July 19: 8:00am † For the People of STA & SJB

Saturday, July 11th: Lector: Konrad Kaczkowski & Communion Distributor: Lynette Fiebrink Sunday, July 12th: Lector: Ellen Cary & Communion Distributor: Al Zemlicka

Saturday, July 18th: Lector: Ann Buechel Haack & Communion Distributor: Don Meerstein Sunday, July 19th: Lector: Mary Jo Jetzer & Communion Distributor: Mary Jo Jetzer Please call the office (876.2457) if your interested in starting to minister or ushering!!

CCoonnggrraattuullaattiioonnss to five of our

St. Thomas Aquinas Parish family members for their First Holy Communion

this Sunday. Our second graders, now

united with Christ through the Eucharist, are:

CCoonnnnoorr JJeelleenncc EEtthhaann MMccCCaarrtthhyy

PPeeddrroo GGoommeezz AAsshheerr RReennttmmeeeesstteerr

AAsshheerr SSppaattzz Please keep them in

your prayers!!

Stewardship July 2 - July 8, 2020

Stewardship Envelopes $3,995.00

Loose $331.00

Building Mnt. Envelopes $56.68

Assumption $3.00

MCP (ZeruZeru) $185.00

THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

YOU MAY HAVE NOTICED…

The handicapped accessible door openers are installed

and ready for use!! One is at the parking lot entrance and one is at the main entrance.

Until further notice, people who have a fever or are experiencing flu-like symp-toms should not attempt coming to Mass. Moreover, people over the age of 65 and those with compromised auto-immune systems and/or pre-existing health issues that render them more susceptible to infections or respiratory difficulties should consider staying away, as well. The Archbishop has extended his dispen-sation to all Catholics in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, no matter their age, from the obligation of attending Sunday Mass through Sunday, August 2nd.

CALLING ALL GRADUATES:

8th grade, 12th grade & College

Please join us at Mass on Saturday, August 15 or Sunday, August 16 for a

Graduation blessing. We ask that you RSVP at 876.2457 to accommodate for space.

Share your accomplishment with your parish family!

Blessings for Graduates Aug. 15/16

Masses

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920-781-5017

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Hours: M-F 9-8,Sat. 9-5 & Sun. 11-4


920-565-3991

PLYMOUTHPIGGLY WIGGLY1411 Eastern Ave.893-0741Kevin MeyJames WieserWeMey Inc.

EggertFamily Eyecare

For all your Eyecare and Eyewear needs.Catherine A. Eggert, O.D.

Steven D. Eggert, O.D., F.A.A.O.707 Park Ave., Kiel

(920) 894-2020

“Leading The WayIn Total Vision

Wellness”Cheryl L. Ziegler, O.D.

Timothy J. Ziegler, O.D.300 E. Mill Street • Plymouth

(920) 893-8474

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Elkhart Lake, WI(920) 876-2242

Fond Du LacPediatric Dentistry

Brian C. Stecker, D.D.S.

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FRANK GATYAS,D.D.S.

Family Dentistry623 E. Mill St. 893-5949


(920) 892-2331

“Serving the metal-cladbuilding industry”ELKHART LAKE

“Our focus is clearly on you.”

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(920) 893-3937Dr. Sharon R. Roberts

& Dr. Bradley J. Wicklund

920-876-3366www.osthoff.com

(920) 892-2626“WE DO MORE . . . BECAUSE WE CARE”

SUTTNER ACCOUNTINGCertified Public Accountants

1230 E. Chestnut StreetChilton, WI 53014

920-849-9346www.suttnercpa.com

Also offices in Sheboygan, Fond du Lac & Oshkosh

H. LULLOFF & SON, INC.True Value

Hardware & Appliances203 Fremont St., Hwy. 57 • Kiel, WI 53042

894-3236

920-893-65911-800-236-0151

920-893-63611-800-236-1415

920-457-36081-800-236-9888

www.vhcars.com

Marshall’s One StopYour One Stop Convenience Center

OPEN 5:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.Featuring MORNING FRESH BAKERY

510 E. Rhine St.876-2311

Residential • Commercial • Industrialwww.hauckeplumbing.com

(920) 892-6601MP232903

Office 920-876-4281N8902 Hwy 67

Elkhart Lake, WI 53020

Jim Weiss Howie WeissWEISS IMPLEMENT INC.109 W. Main St., Glenbeulah, WI

920-526-3500Since 1946

More ad space available,call the Parish Office

at 876-2457


Bill’s Piggly Wiggly in Howards GroveOnly 10 minutes away on “A” then right on 32.

The best steaks around in our meat department, a nicevariety of fresh Produce, our famous Peanut Squares, wine,

beer, liquor along with Friendly service.Check us out at ShopthePig.com

920-565-4421

Four Seasons Comfort“Quality Service with Your Comfort in Mind”

Heating • Air ConditioningRefrigeration • Sales & Service

(920) 565-2095



44A Gottfried St.Elkhart Lake, WI 53020

Phone: 920-876-3655E-mail: [email protected]

“The most important thingsin life aren’t things.”

– Author Unknown

“To one who has faith, no explanationis necessary. To one without faith,

no explanation is possible.”– St. Thomas Aquinas

528-7015

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St. Vincent de Paul





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Mass ScheduleSaturday5:30 p.m. ~ St. Thomas Aquinas

Sunday8:00 a.m. ~ St. Thomas Aquinas

Wednesday and Friday 8:00 a.m. ~ St. Thomas Aquinas

ConfessionFirst and third Saturdayfrom 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

AdorationWednesday 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Parish Office8:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Mon. & Wed.or by appointment and available by phone 920-876-2457

94 North Lincoln Street, P.O. Box 396Elkhart Lake, WI 53020-0396Phone: [email protected]

Father Philip D. Reifenberg, Pastor

BaptismOrdinarily celebrated during Saturday Mass, although other arrangements can be made with Father’s approval.

MarriagePlease call the parish office at least six months prior to the wedding date.

MembershipNew members are welcome. Call the parish office to schedule an appointment to register.

Sick & Shut-InsCall the parish office to arrange for Communion.

Trustees Ron Nielsen: 920-627-5201David Bardon: 920-377-0135

Pastoral Council PresidentMatt O’Connor: 920-265-7205Members: Kerry Gigot, Tatum Jelenc, Mary Jo Jetzer, Lynn Kulow

St. Thomas Aquinas,

a parish family united

in the Eucharist,

continues the mission

of Jesus Christ.

Through the varied talents

found in our Christian

community, we encourage

lifelong spiritual and social

growth committed to living

our faith through

service to others.

Our Mission

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