St. Katharine Drexel Parish
April 2525-26, 2015
Cecilia Arciniega
Hunter Baeten
Riley Braatz
Chloe DeValk
Braden Evers
Bryson Fiedler
Ethan Granger
Brayden Haase
Mason Hansen
Tucker Hofmann
Noah Hunt
Hailey Kobussen
Malachi Lautenschlager
Isaac Maas
Blake Marx
Archer Munson
Amelya Nelson
Natalie Rumbuc
Solon Schaefer
Kathryn Schmidt
Summer Schmidt
Grace Schomin
Madeline Theimer
Kylie VanHandel
Brock Verboncouer
John Voet
Cayden Zahringer
FR. JERRY’S CORNER
frjerry@skdchurch.org
I invite you to pray for our First Communion Candidates. First Communion will be celebrated on April 25-26 at St. Mary
and St. Aloysius and May 2-3 at St. Mary and St. Francis. I also invite you to pray for our Confirmation Candidates. Confirmation
will be celebrated Wednesday, May 6 at 7:00 PM at St. Aloysius Church with Bishop Robert Morneau. As they enter more deeply
into communion with Jesus in these Sacraments of Initiation, may our prayers and example inspire them, as they inspire us by their not
being afraid to be witness to our faith, hope and love.
The Picnic Committee is meeting and planning for our parish picnic. Put the following dates on your calendar, July 10-12.
Keep your eyes and ears open for ways to help.
I am looking at coming up with a design and wording for a T-Shirt to help promote St. Katharine Drexel Parish and I need
your help. I need you to come up with the most effective design and wording. I thought I would also make it a contest. The best design
chosen by the Pastoral Council will receive a $50 Gift Scrip Card. Such things you might want to keep in mind is our mission statement: “To continue the mission of Jesus through prayer, service and sharing.” You might want to use scripture. You might want
to use the name “Jesus” and with every letter of His name come up with a word that best describes Him and our parish. This T-shirt I
am hoping will remind us and others of who we are. The dead-line for designs are Monday, June 1. Remember your design must fit the
size of a T-shirt. You can also suggest the color of the T-shirt and wording. You can drop it off at the parish office, or bring it to mass,
or mail it in, or e-mail it to frjerry@sdkchurch.com . Help our parish and me evangelize the world.
If you have any further thoughts or ideas feel free to contact a member of the Planning Committee. Contact information for the
Planning Committee is as follows: Steve Lamers (213-6846) stevelamers11@yahoo.com; Pat Schmidt (428-2880)
PSchmidt@usoil.com; John Johnson (766-1445) jjohnson@skdchurch.org; Jeff Ruffing (850-4352) jeff@ruffingauto.com;
Eyla Mae Zwiers (766-3960) rogzwiers@gmail.com; Carol Miller (759-7484) emiller6@new.rr.com. The parish summit took place
with the Planning Committee and various committees from the parish. We examined the strengths, dreams and mission statement of our
parish. We reviewed our current reality. Keeping in mind the parish mission, our realities and our dreams, we came up with priorities
for the next three to five years. Given these priorities we brainstormed specific actions that can be taken to help parish dreams become
realities. We also examined the scenarios that came from the Planning Committee, such as keeping things as is, selling some of the property at St. Aloysius, or selling all the property at St. Aloysius. The Planning Committee is in the process of scheduling open parish meetings to get input from the parish at large. The Planning Committee has been in contact with the Kaukauna Public School District to see if
they would be interested in using the St. Aloysius site, but after discussion they decided not to. Another group did approach us for using
the St. Aloysius Site, but they also decided not to. Again the goal of this process is to make our parish more effective and efficient in
using the resources we have to carry out the mission of Christ and His Church.
“Disciples on the Way” is an invitation from Bishop Ricken to embark on a missionary journey into the new evangelization.
As a part of this journey, Bishop Ricken is asking each parish to schedule, once a month, a holy hour with the Blessed Sacrament. This
monthly holy hour would be an opportunity to pray for the intentions of your parish and of the diocese. Here at St. Katharine Drexel
Parish, we will be having our holy hour on the First Friday of each month from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM at St. Aloysius church. As we
deepen our relationship with Jesus Christ, as evangelizing “Disciples on the Way,” may we grow in our call to be holy, engaged and fully
alive. Our next holy hour will take place on Friday, May 1.
Peace,
Fr. Jerry
Weekend of April 1818-19, 2015
Sharing ................................................ $ 7,855.00
Loose ................................................... $ 774.95
Children Envelopes ............................. $
2.25
Maintenance ........................................ $
25.00
Heating ................................................. $
86.00
Lents Alms Giving (Homeless Connection)$ 10.00
Sound System ...................................... $ 100.00
Holy Day .............................................. $
10.00
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Thank you to all who use scrip. The Scrip program gave the
Parish $10,000.00 profit from November to March.
Thank you who all support our Bingo program and work
Bingo. The Parish office received a check for $7,000.00
from the Bingo account.
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Welcome to the Catholic Family…..
Jack Christopher Grebe, son of
Christopher & Julie Grebe
Addilyn Grace Petersen, daughter of
Michael & Rachaele Petersen
Lyle Lee Kempen, son of
Jason & Becky Kempen
Bennett Robert Warrens, son of
Jacob & Sara Warrens
WEDDING BANNS
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Cory Sanders & Melanie Brantmeier
Kyle Hartzheim & Angie Bosch
St. Katharine Drexel Parish | Kaukauna
iturgy
The Gospels of Easter Time
The gospels of the first three
&
Sundays of Easter featured
inistry
accounts of the appearance of the
Risen Jesus to the disciples. They
from Donna
dvandenheuvel@skdchurch.org convince us that Jesus is still
present to us, has conquered death,
and is truly risen. Today’s gospel invites us to reflect on Jesus’
great love and care for us and to be assured that he will not
abandon us. Then for the next three weeks the gospels prepare
us for the celebration of the descent of the Spirit at Pentecost, a
Spirit who now dwells within us, conforms us to Christ, and
strengthens us to take up his saving mission.
Mother’s Day Rose Sale at the St. Mary’s site:
We need people to help sell Roses after Masses
on Saturday, May 9th at the 4:00 pm Mass and
Sunday, May 10th at the 10:30 am Mass. We also
need a person to be in charge next year for the
2016 Mother’s Day Rose Sale Program. Proceeds
from this event benefits the Wisconsin Right to
Life. Please call Carol Cappaert (766-7196) or the
parish office (766-1445) asap. Thanks.
News from St. Katharine Drexel Elizabeth Ministry
Special Blessing: There will be a special blessing at all the
Masses the weekend of May 16 & 17, for anyone
who is pregnant or in the process of adopting a child.
Your parish family wishes to celebrate with you and
support you with prayer. Father will simply offer the
blessing to you and your family at the end of Mass. A
small gift prepared by our Parish Elizabeth Ministry will
be presented. If you are pregnant or are in the process of an
adoption please come and accept this special blessing.
WELCOME
Let us welcome the newest parish members
of St. Katharine Drexel Parish:
Andrew & Kelly Culver and daughter Lillian.
We are happy to have them as members of our parish family!
Prayer for the week…
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Amen.
Mass Intentions
Week of April 26, 2015
Saturday 25
4:00 PM
Sunday 26
8:30 AM
8:30 AM
10:30 AM
Monday 27
11:00 AM
Tuesday 28
8:30 AM
Ruth Voet
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Gert VanDyke
People of the Parish
Don VandeWettering
Jim Jakl
Debbie Jochman
Rosary
St. Mary
St. Al’s
St. Francis
St. Mary
St. Mary
Tom Summers and
Walter & Esther Summers
St. Al’s
Wednesday 29
8:30 AM
OPEN INTENTION
St. Francis
Thursday 30
8:30 AM
Liturgy of the Word with
Communion
St. Francis
Friday 1
8:30 AM
Mr & Mrs Roy VandeYacht and
Mr & Mrs Hugo VandeYacht
Ralph , Lil and Mike Lauer
St. Mary
6:00 PM
Holy Hour
St. Al’s
Saturday 2
4:00 PM
Bill Sr. & Betty Blenke
Grace VanDynHoven
St. Mary
Sunday 3
Fifth Sunday of Easter
8:30 AM
Ann Stumpf and Joseph & Isabel Stumpf
LaVerne Miller
St. Al’s
8:30 AM
Jerry Golden
Robert Biese
St. Francis
10:30 AM
People of the Parish
St. Mary
RECONCILIATION:
Saturday - 9:00 AM at St. Al’s Church
Bread & Wine Donation for the
week of April 26, 2015
in memory of
Brochtrup & Oberthur families
Readings for the Week of April 26, 2015
Sunday: Acts 4:8-12/1 Jn 3:1-2/Jn 10:11-18
Monday: Acts 11:1-18/Jn 10:1-10
Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26/Jn 10:22-30
Wednesday: Acts 12:24--13:5a/Jn 12:44-50
Thursday: Acts 13:13-25/Jn 13:16-20
Friday: Acts 13:26-33/Jn 14:1-6
Joseph the Worker: Gn 1:26--2:3 or Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24/
Mt 13:54-58
Saturday: Acts 13:44-52/Jn 14:7-14
Next Sunday: Acts 9:26-31/1 Jn 3:18-24/Jn 15:1-8
©Liturgical Publications Inc
April 26, 2015, Fifth Sunday of Easter
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Calendar of Events
SUN. Apr. 26 Fifth Sunday of Easter
6:30 PM Bingo (SH) (SM)
MON. Apr. 27
All articles for the May 2-3, bulletin
due by noon in writing.
11:00 AM Rosary (church) (SM)
1:00 PM Kaukauna Golden Agers Cards (City Hall)
5:30 PM Cub Scout Troop #3104 (SH) (SA)
6:00 PM Social Concern Meeting (St. Paul’s Home)
7:00 PM AA Group (SH) (SM)
7:00 PM Radiant Light Choir Practice (church) (SA)
7:00 PM Gym Rental (SM)
TUE. Apr. 28
9:00 AM - Noon Christian Community Resale Store (120 E 2nd St.)
6:00 PM Boy Scout Troop 104 Meeting (SH) (SA)
6:30 PM KCSS Board of Trustees (Holy Cross)
7:00 PM Cursillo Ulterya
WED. Apr. 29
6:30 PM Mixed Choir Practice (church) (SF)
7:00 PM Gym Rental (SM)
THUR. Apr. 30
Announcements for the weekend May 2-3
Masses are due by noon in writing.
9:00 AM - Noon Christian Community Resale Store (120 E 2nd St.)
6:30 PM Glory & Praise Choir Practice (church) (SM)
FRI. May 1
6:00 PM Holy Hour with Praise & Adoration (church) (SA)
SAT. May 2
9:00 AM - Noon Christian Community Resale Store (120 E 2nd St.)
SUN. May 3
Sixth Sunday of Easter
6:30 PM Bingo (SH) (SM)
7:00 PM Confirmation Rehearsal-Candidates & Sponsors
(church) (SA)
**Site Codes
SA - St. Al Campus
SF - St. Francis Campus
SM - St. Mary Campus
**Room Code
PO - Parish Office
SH - Social Hall
café - cafeteria
PC - Parish Center
RM#-Classroom
Bingo!
Progressive Blackout Jackpot is $1,758.00.
Sunday, April 26, May 3, 10, 17, and 31
Sunday night – St. Mary Campus, Social Hall
Doors open 5:00 PM - Bingo Starts at 6:30 PM
Spring Schedule for the Brown County Book Mobile.
The Brown County Book Mobile will be at the
St. Francis parking lot, 431 Cty. CE, Hollandtown
Tuesday, May 19 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm.
St. Katharine Drexel Parish
Parish Fest News & Updates
July 10, 11 and 12, 2015
Catholic Financial Life, Chapter 64 will be matching funds for
the 2015 Parish Fest. Thank you Catholic Financial Life, Chapter 64.
Wanted and needed for Parish Fest:
Gift Basket/Silent Auction:
• Gift basket or items for basket raffle. Also need new items
for the silent auction. Craft items, wood craft things are
great items. These items can be brought to church, the Parish Business office and/or we will pick up the items if you
call Jan 766-2084 or Marion 766-1255. Thank you!
Live Auction:
• Donations for the live auction the past few years have been
very questionable for resale. Hopefully starting earlier we
will bring in some nice donations. Items we accept for the
auction need be in workable, clean, and saleable condition.
We are unable to accept electronics, computers, monitors,
televisions and unusable appliances. These items cost the
parish money to dispose of. Lets make this Parish Fest fun
and profitable.
General Store:
• Please see the Community Christian Resale Store for additional news for the Parish Fest General Store donations.
Community Christian Resale Store
120 Second Street
You will be able to drop off items for the
Parish Fest General Store, large or small, beginning
in May at the St. Al’s site. Lots of rummage sales are being held
in the next few months. If you have items left over, we can accommodate you by taking some of those items.
Kaukauna city-wide rummage sale is Saturday, May
16th. A volunteer will be at the St. Al’s site between 6:00-7:30
pm if you would like to donate items that you were not able to
sell, or at the Community Christian Resale Store at 120 E. Second Street on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to Noon.
Items we accept need be in workable, clean, and saleable condition. Please call Sue VanNuland at 766-2974 to
arrange a drop-off time. (We are unable to accept electronics,
computers, monitors, televisions and unusable appliances.)
Store hours are Tuesday and Saturday from 9:00 AM to
12:00 Noon, and only in April Thursdays from 9:00 to 11:00 am.
Thank you for your support.
Any questions call Sue VanNuland (766-2974)
The monthly Heart of the Valley ecumenical prayer
Mustard Seeds…
We all live lives of contemplation. The question is what do you
contemplate? Is it the riches of the world, or women walking by
in the street? Is it fame and power? Or, is it the wonders of
God, His creation, and His spiritual gifts to humanity?
(From Matthew Kelly)
Pass this along to a friend.
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breakfast will be held on Tuesday, April 28, at 7:00 am,
in Friendship Hall at Holy Cross, Kaukauna. A
continental breakfast will be served, followed by a
message by Deacon Bud Klister of Holy Spirit Parish,
Kimberly/Darboy. Attendees are asked to use the
parking lot north of the church off Sarah Street. All men and
women are invited to attend.
St. Katharine Drexel Parish | Kaukauna
Kaukauna Catholic School System
Catholic Formation
766-5997
skdcatholicformation.weebly.com
www.kcssonline.org
Larry Konetzke, System Administrator
Holy Cross 766-0186
St. Katharine Drexel-Kaukauna
Spotlight on Faith Sharing
This week we want to introduce you to
one of our first year catechists. This year
Mr. Jack Gossen worked with two other
high school youth this year with a group
of our 8th grade young men.
♦ Why did you decide to share your
gifts in this ministry? My sister and
a friend shared that. Working as a
youth minister in our community is
fun and a great way to learn more
about your faith.
♦ What is the best part of working with your group? They
were always excited to be at religion class and it was
always fun hanging out and talking with them.
♦ What is challenging? After something funny happened in
our class we would usually get off topic, which is sometimes expected. But there were no other challenges.
♦ Any special memories from this year? Yes, one of the
most memorable moments was during the production of our
8th grade music video.
Note: You can see this video on our parish Facebook page or
on our Catholic Formation Website:
http://skdcatholicformation.weebly.com/
♦ What are your plans for the future? My goal after high
school is to go to college and later be a pilot in the U.S. Air
Force.
♦ Any other thoughts you would like to share with our
community? Please continue to pray for our parish youth,
we are all doing great things for our faith.
Vacation Bible School 2015
July 27-31
Great fun and faith for children in
grades 1-5
Now taking Registrations!
IN SEARCH OF ITEMS FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
For the first time, St. Katharine Drexel parish is having a vacation bible school this summer: EVEREST! It will be a fun and
faith-filled week for kids in grades 1-5. The committee invites
you to be a part of this exciting week. One way you can support
the children of our parish is by donating items. Our first need is
for bed sheets that you no longer use. We need lots of plain
white sheets to use for decorating, a few tan, and some blue.
These all need to be solid colors; no patterns please. They also
would not be given back to you; these would be sheets you no
longer use. If you have bed sheets we can have, please contact
Nancy Vande Hey at 766-4524 or via email
nvandehey72@yahoo.com. Thank you!
April 26, 2015, Fifth Sunday of Easter
KCSS’ Catholic classical curriculum seeks to form students into
confident, intelligent and faithful young adults.
† “Let no one despise your youth. Instead set an example in
speech, in actions, in love, in faith and in purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12
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Kaukauna Catholic School System is seeking an experienced part-time Administrative Assistant. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, have excellent communication skills, be organized and able to multi-task. Administrative support experience, proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel
and knowledge of operating standard office equipment is a
must. This position is four hours a day, Monday through
Friday. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, able to
pass a background check and be willing to attend Virtus
training. Send your resume to Mr. Larry Konetzke at
principal@kcssonline.org or mail to 220 Doty Street,
Kaukauna, WI 54130.
Help Wanted-Food Service Director-Kaukauna Catholic
School System has an opening for a part-time Food Service
Director. 20-25 hours per week. Prior experience is preferred. Must have or be able to obtain DPI Certification.
Send your resume to Mr. Larry Konetzke at principal@kcssonline.org or mail to 220 Doty Street, Kaukauna,
WI 54130.
Mark Your Calendars for These Upcoming Events—Join Us!
• KCSS Volunteer Appreciation Liturgy & ReceptionThursday, April 30th -If you volunteer at KCSS, you are
invited to join us on Thursday, April 30th for our Volunteer
Appreciation Liturgy at 8:20 a.m. in Holy Cross Church.
Reception to follow in Friendship Hall with Refreshments
and Entertainment. Please RSVP by calling the KCSS
school office at 766-0186. God Bless Our Volunteers!!
• Band & Choir Concert-Thursday, May 7th Band & Choir
Concert 6:30pm, Dress Rehearsal 1:30pm.
Pilgrimage opportunities…
Holy Cross Parish in Kaukauna has four pilgrimage opportunities for you. Join Deacon Bruce and Kim Corey in Medjugorje
from June 10-19. Or, join Fr. Tom Pomeroy and Deacon Bruce
and Kim Corey on Labor Day weekend (September 5-7) for a
pilgrimage to the Augustine Retreat Center in Conway, Michigan, a day on Mackinac Island and a Labor Day walk over the
Mackinac Bridge. Or, walk three days with us to Our Lady of
Good Help Shrine in Champion on September 11-13. Our final
2015 pilgrimage opportunity is to join Fr. Tom, Deacon Bruce
and Kim in the Holy Land on November 4-13. There are some
great things happening at Holy Cross Parish in Kaukauna, so call
Kim at 766-3773 for a brochure or for additional information
about any or all of these.
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AREA EVENTS
$crip $cuttlebutt!
766-1445 or scrip@skdchurch.org
With all the compromising of credit cards and identity
theft, Erin Rogers would like to remind you that….
It’s safe to
buy scrip.
Local Scrip Merchant of the Week
Northern Comfort Industries
“Would you like a new patio or deck to enjoy those hot summer
nights or cool fall evenings? Give us a call and we will help
build your dream.”
Retailers of the Week!
We proudly stock Shopko and will be happy to special
order St Pat’s Book Store for you.
A Look at Life from a Woman’s Perspective
Serrin Foster, President of “Feminists for Life of America” is
presenting “The Feminist Case AGAINST Abortion” on Thursday, April 30 – 6:30pm at the Bemis International Center
(Hendrickson Dining Room) at St. Norbert College, sponsored
by the “Knights for Life.” Tickets are required, and seating is
limited. This is quite an opportunity to hear Ms. Foster share her
landmark presentation. To register on-line:
https://tickets.snc.edu/s848, or contact the St. Norbert Box
Office. This promises to be a very enlightening evening. Any
questions, please contact Deacon Steve Vande Hey – 920-8508168 (cell) or e-mail: dcnstevenpeg@yahoo.com
Saturday, May 2nd - Register now to participate in the third
annual Walk to Mary. This 21 mile walking
pilgrimage, with various join in points to
shorten the route, begins at the National
Shrine of St. Joseph at St. Norbert Abbey in
De Pere, Wisconsin and concludes at the first
and only authenticated Marion apparition in
the United States, the Shrine of Our Lady of
Good Help in Champion, Wisconsin. Please
consider joining us! Funds raised by the Walk to Mary will be
used to support the education of children in their faith. Learn
more and register at www.walktomary.com!
Scrip Hours at St. Katharine Drexel Parish Office
Monday to Thursday 8 to 12 & 1 to 4, Friday 8 to12,
**Limited inventory is also offered at St. Francis Site
following the 8:30 am Sunday Mass.
Humor for the Soul
17th Annual Pig to Pig Walk: On Saturday, May 2, Larry’s
Piggly Wiggly, Kaukauna and Little Chute, will be holding the
17th annual Pig to Pig walk. Proceeds from the walk will go to
Make A Wish Foundation. For registration and additional information stop at Larry’s Piggly Wiggly in Kaukauna or Little Chute.
Rectory Cook Needed
St. Bernadette Parish is now accepting applications for
the position of Rectory Cook. This job entails preparing 3-4
evening meals each week (no serving or clean up after the
meals), grocery shopping and occasional food preparation for
larger gatherings. Must be willing to cook for 2-8 people weekly. This position offers a flexible schedule and is approximately
8-12 hours/week. Evening meals are needed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Newly remodeled rectory kitchen is fully
functional with all new appliances, utensils, cookbooks and free
training (Fr. Don lessons!). Looking to fill this position immediately.
Please submit your cover letter, resume and salary expectations no later than May 1, 2015 to Patty Eichhorst at peichhorst@saint-bernadette.org or mail to St. Bernadette Parish,
Attn: Patty Eichhorst, 2331 E. Lourdes Dr., Appleton, WI 54915.
KCSS RAFFLE CALENDAR WINNERS
(Thanks Sherri Loderbauer)
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04/13
04/14
04/15
04/16
04/17
04/18
04/19
Germaine Blair #1888
KAU $20
Aaron Rogers (The real #12) #1166 GreenBay $20
Ray Harvey #1724
KAU $20
Abby Pastors #1761
Naperville, IL $20
Mary Sharron #1899
KAU $20
Ronald Siebers #1683
KAU $20
Jerry & Kathy Comins #1084
APP $25
Sunday
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