Volume VIII Number 3 Date: Summer
2012
Father John and the Finance Commission extend sincere thanks to all who have contributed so faithfully to this Drive.
The parishioners of St. William have elected three new Parish Pastoral Council members.
Please welcome Ann Deltgen, Ken Douglas, and Judy Perkins, who will serve three-year terms as Council members. Mark Ackerman was elected to a two-year term as a Trustee.
Their commitment of time and talents are greatly appreciated. They join with the entire Pastoral Council in aiding and advising
Father John with the many challenges and opportunities while administering the affairs of the parish.
Current Pledges & Payment Totals
Total Pledge
Total Payments
$909,807.00
$649,292.00
Balance Due $260,514.00
The balance on the loan is $137,542.00.
This balance will be paid off as funds become available. The Finance Commission has determined that an amount equal to four monthly payments will be held in a reserve account. These monthly payments are
$2,818.67.
We are pleased to introduce members who have recently joined St. William Parish. We hope that they are feeling welcome, and are considering becoming part of any of the many opportunities to join a ministry group.
This is not only a way to strengthen one's spiritual life, but also a way to meet new friends while serving a useful purpose.
We extend a warm welcome to:
Matthew and Kaylie Fuhrman. Matthew is employed by UPS, and Kaylie is employed by Mercy Health System. They are the parents of Madison, age 3, and are expecting their second child in August of this year.
Dennis and Jackie Friar/LeCaptain.
Dennis is a detective at the Janesville Police
Department and Jackie is a registered nurse at Mercy Hospital. They are the parents of
Kyle, age 16, Kailey, age 13, Colleen, age 5, and they are also the parents of an adult child, Amy.
Timothy and Nicole May. Timothy is a full-time student at U-Rock and Nicole is employed by Educational Testing Service.
Any questions, comments, or contributions may be addressed to the Communications Commission at mfenrick@charter.net or call 752-0629

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They are the parents of Sebastian (Sebbie), age 5.
Mrs. Sheila Wilkinson. Shelia is employed by Mercy Health System.
Mark and Emily Brooklyn Woodstock.
Mark is employed by J.P.Cullen & Sons,
Inc. and Emily is employed by Dental
Health Associates. They are the parents of
Brooklyn, 7 months.
Our sincere congratulations to the 2012
Graduates of the Eighth Grade class. They go on to their next level of education possessing a strong educational foundation built on Catholic principals and values. We wish them the very best.
Class of 2012
Dylan Benway Taylor Hagemann
Jenna McDade Sydney McDonald
Kirsten O'Leary Rhiannon Quarne
Hanna Rainiero Nicole Sittarich
Snigdha Suvarna Mitchell Thurner
Project Care
A new program, CARE ( C hrist-centered
A ctions that lead to R esponsible E mpathetic
Leaders & Learners) will begin this school year. Students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades will serve the younger students as either a lunchroom and playground ambassador or a reading or math mentor. The purpose is to allow our older students to serve as role models of our Catholic faith, gain leadership skills, and minister to our younger students.
Students will attend a two-day training in
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August, prior to the start of school, and then will be commissioned to begin their service in September.
Start of School
Registrations are still being accepted for all grades for the 2012-13 school year. Please call 755-5184 for more information.
A Preschool Open House will be held on
Sunday, August 20th from 1:00-4:00 pm.
The annual back-to-school picnic will be held on Tuesday, August 28th, 4:30-6:00 pm. Paperwork is due at this time. The
Home and School Association will provide a free picnic supper in the Parish Hall. This is a great time to renew friendships, and meet new families. Home and School Officers will be available in the Parish Hall to answer questions.
School will begin on Wednesday, August
29th. School will be held from 8:00 am until
12:30 pm. Full days of school will begin on
August 30th.
Vacation Bible School was held in June and was a wonderful, prayerful week for eightyfive students and about twenty-five volunteers.
This program would not be possible without the help of the volunteers. Sincere thanks for the generosity of many from St. Joseph's in Edgerton, St. Mary's in Milton, St. John
Vianney, Nativity of Mary, and St. William who helped make the week a success.
Everyone worked together sharing God's word.
Registrations are still being accepted for the
Faith Formation program which begins
September 19th. For more information or to request a registration form, please contact the Faith Formation office at 755-5183.

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Forms, along with the $40 deposit, may be mailed or turned in at the rectory.
The Confirmation Program will begin on
Wednesday, September 26th with an information meeting. Freshmen students interested in beginning the three-year
Confirmation Program can call the office at
755-5183 for information or to request a registration form.
Confirmation for the Confirmandi who are just finishing their program will be held on
Sunday, November 4th. Please keep these young people in your prayers.
Although many of our catechists are returning for this school year, we are still in need of more volunteers. For more information about this ministry, please call the Faith Formation Office at 755-5183.
Did you know that November
13th-17th and 29th and 30th and December 1st are the dates that pictures will be taken for the Parish Pictorial
Directory. There is no cost to our church or to have your picture taken for the Directory. You will receive a complimentary 8 X 10" portrait and a
Directory just for participating.
You will be able to make your choice immediately after your sitting. Portrait packages will be available for delivery before Christmas.
You are encouraged to have your picture taken and be part of the Directory. Mark your calendars, and when reservations are open for selection, make your reservations early.
Did you know that there is a convenient way to make your stewardship contribution without writing a check? You can set up an automatic deduction from your checking account that goes directly to St. William
Parish. Forms are available at the rectory.
You will no longer have to try to "catch up" if you are out of town or attending Mass at another parish. The automatic deduction is received on a regular basis, even if you are on vacation. For more information or to obtain a form, please call the rectory at 755-5180.
Did you know that the Adult Catholic Spirit
Club acts, through its members from area parishes, to prayerfully support, empower, and educate in spirituality, friendship, and service. The group meets the second
Wednesday of each month September through May at St. John Vianney Marian
Hall, 1245 Clark Street (wheelchair accessible) with a potluck luncheon at noon and a program at 1:00 pm. Attendees should bring a dish to share and their own table service. All area men and women are welcome. There are no membership dues, however, a free will offering will be accepted.
The September 12th program will feature
Kerry Swanson, President of St. Mary's
Hospital. Her topic is "What It Means to be a Catholic Hospital".
The October meeting will be October 10th with Jerry Peterson, local author, speaking about "Early's Fall" a historical mystery set in the '40's.
Harvest Fest
The annual Harvest Fest will kick off with the ever-popular, under-the-tent Polka Mass featuring "The Polka Masters" at 4:00 pm on
Saturday, September 8th, followed by food,
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Registration for the 5K Walk/Run will begin at
8:00 am with the event starting at 9:00 am on
Sunday, September 9th.
Following the 10:00 am Mass , there will be two food areas and menus available. An ala-carte, picnic menu of hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, and pork sandwiches, potato salad, cheesy potatoes, coleslaw, baked beans and beverages will be available under the main tent.
A special tent will be located on the blacktop next to the school for a sit-down, picnic style menu, SERVED Plate lunch of pork, potato salad or cheesy potatoes, coleslaw or baked beans, dessert, and beverage for $9.00.
Music will be provided by the "Go Deans
Band", featuring our own Doctors Mark
McDade and Dan Staddler, under the big tent from 12:00 - 1:30 pm.
Also, under the big tent, the "St. William's
Got Talent Show" will compete from 2:00-
4:00 pm. For more details, please call Jodi
Galvan at 608-201-1744 or email at gigalvan@charter.net or Al Brooks 608-921-
5680 or email at jvlbrooks@charter.net.
You just might find that treasure you have been looking for at the Silent Auction or even in the Basket Raffle. There will be games and pony rides for the kids.
Each family is asked to sell or purchase ten raffle tickets as this is the main parish fundraiser for the year. Please stop in the narthex after weekend Masses to pick up your envelope of tickets.
We are praying for a beautiful, sunny weekend, and a very successful celebration.
Dan Schuette In Concert
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Mark your calendars now for the October
12th "Dan Schuette In Concert" event being held at St. William Church at 7:30 pm.
Beginning with the St. Louis Jesuits in the
1970's, his music continues to be part of the standard repertoire for Christian worship worldwide. Many of you will recognize some of Mr. Schuette's accomplishments -
"Here I Am, Lord", "City of God", and
"Sing a New Song" to name a few.
Tickets for the event are $10.00 in advance or $12.00 at the door. Come and join us for a Friday evening of music and reflection, a weaving of songs, stories, and spirituality to nurture our spirits and renew our faith.
Mr. Schuette will also hold a workshop for anyone involved in liturgical ministries on
Saturday, October 13th, at 9:00 am. The cost of the workshop is $5.00 in advance and $6.00 at the door.
2012 Scholarship Recipients
At the Graduation Breakfast held on June
3rd at St. William, the Knights of Columbus awarded scholarships to Mathew Traynor,
Cullin Simonson, and Andrew Schoeder .
The Knights also prepared and hosted the breakfast for the graduates.
At the Parker High School Senior Awards
Program, Carly Benway and Patrick
Wagener, who also graduated from St.
William Parish School, were awarded St.
William Home and School Scholarships.
Both Carly and Patrick credited their St.
William School education for preparing them for their futures citing the high standards and good moral principles they learned at St. William Parish School.

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We congratulate these worthy students and wish them the experience new challenges and
Please keep prayers. very best as they and exciting opportunities. them in your
2012 Valedictorians
We are very proud that Mary Margaret
(Maggie) O'Leary and Meridith Little earned the honor of being awarded
Valedictorians of the Parker High School
Class of 2012. Both Maggie and Meridith achieved this award by working very hard academically and, also, they participated in sports, the arts, and community service organizations.
Maggie and Meridith are graduates of St.
William Parish School. These young ladies have made us proud. We wish them the very best as they move on to the next level of their education at UW-Madison and/or
Edgewood College.
St. William Cub Scout Pack 539
Established in 1955, St. William Pack 539 has made its goal to teach young boys the fundamentals of scouting based on the Scout
Law:
A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful,
Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient,
Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.
All boys in 1st through 5th grades are invited to join our Cub Scout Pack.
Throughout the year, scouts will have the opportunity to participate in many fun activities including, den meetings, camping, exploring, Pinewood Derby, Raingutter
Regatta, softball, and more.
For more information about joining the Pack, please contact Tim O'Leary, Cubmaster, by email at tjbjoleary@charter.net or by phone at
(H)608-758-9620 or (C)608-289-3184.
Scouting activities will begin in September with the first Pack Meeting Sunday,
September 23rd, at 5:00 pm in St. William
Parish Hall.
Class of 1962
The St. William Eighth Grade Class of 1962 held their 50th Class Reunion on Saturday,
July 21st, with a picnic cookout. Twentythree classmates attended out of a class of fifty-six students. Some attendees came from as far away as Cape Cod and
California.
Some of the group started with a tour of the school with the biggest changes being the lunch room where the church used to be, and the computer lab and library where the lunch room used to be. All who attended were happy the classrooms stayed where they used to be!
Much memorabilia was shared, from the class pictures, pictures of the 1962 football team and cheerleading squad to snapshots and, sadly, obituaries of former classmates.
Favorite memories included First Friday
Breakfasts of donuts and hot chocolate, the school musical and the fear of report card day!
Donations were collected for the St. William
Scholarship Fund.
Mark Your Calendars
The Knights of Columbus Council 9230 will be serving a Pork Chop Dinner on Saturday,
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October 6th, from 4:00-8:00 pm in the
Parish Hall.
Let Us Not Forget Those
Who Serve Us in the Military
Thank You, Lord, for the men and women of our armed forces. Protect them as they protect us. Defend them as they defend us. Encourage and strengthen
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