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7109 WEST ORCHARD STREET ● WEST ALLIS, WI 53214-4893

Parish Staff Administrator, Fr. Greg Spitz Assisting Priest,

Fr. David Zampino

Holy Assumption Parish Office* Hours ............. Mon. & Fri. 8:30am-2:30pm Tues., Wed., & Thurs. 11:00am -5:00pm Phone ............................. (414) 774-3010 Fax ................................. (414) 774-3735 Email………….....haparish@archmil.org Fr. David ……...fatherzampino@gmail.com Website ...................... www.haparish.org Secretary, JoAnna Borchardt Trustee, Kathleen Dagenhardt .... 327-5454 Trustee, Larry Horning ............ 778-1156

* Parish Office Hours can be adjusted if appointments are made.

Saint Florian Parish Office Hours: Tue. 8:30am-1:00pm Wed. 2:00-5:30pm Thurs. 8:30am-12:00pm Fri. 8:30am-1:00pm Phone ....................(414) 383-3565 ext. 0 Fax ................................. (414) 383-2708 Email .................... stflorian@archmil.org Website ...................... www.stflorian.org Secretary, Erica Schrimpf Trustee, Russell Miller ............. 671-2385 Trustee, Sandy Kania ............... 672-0364

Pastoral Council Holy Assumption Chairperson, Sheila Bethia ..... 257-2853

Vice Chair, Mary Schum……771-9256

Confessions Holy Assumption - Church Saturday 3:00pm-3:30pm

Masses Holy Assumption Weekend ................... Saturday 4:00 pm; ................................ Sunday 10:30am Weekday (Holy Family Chapel)............ Mon.– Wed., Fri., & 1st Sat. 8:00am; Holy Day .......... 6:00pm (Anticipated), 8:00am Saint Florian Weekend .................... Saturday 4:00pm; .................................. Sunday 8:00am Weekday (Our Lady’s Chapel).............. ............................... Mon.-Fri. 5:00pm Holy Day ........ 7:00pm (Anticipated), 12:10pm

Baptism Parish registration and parental instruction required. Please contact the parish office.

Marriage Please arrange for a date and instructions at least 6 months in advance at the parish office. Parish registration is required.

Anointing of the Sick Holy Assumption Schedule January 14, 2018 at 10:30am February 10, 2018 at 4:00pm Heritage Senior Living Every 1st Friday of the month The Landmark of West Allis Every 4th Friday of the month

Perpetual Help Devotions Tuesday following 8:00am Mass at Holy Assumption’s Holy Family Chapel

Eucharistic Adoration For our Region, Eucharistic Adoration is available 24 hours a day at: St. John the Evangelist Parish 8500 W. Cold Spring Rd.

Christian Formation Office 2318 S. 61st St. • Milwaukee, WI 53219 DRE - Director of Religious Education High School/Confirmation program Barbara Krieger ........... 541-7515 ext.39 RCIA-Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults RCIC-Rite of Christian Initiation of Children Barbara Krieger ........... 541-7515 ext.39 Classes Located in the St. Rita school building. Grade/High School (K-grade 11) Sunday 9am-10:10am Mary Queen of Saints Catholic Academy Greenfield Ave. Campus 1435 S. 92nd St. • West Allis, WI 53214 (414) 476-0751 Food Pantry Holy Assumption (south parking lot) Every Thursday 5:30-7:30pm Every Friday 12-2:30pm Saint Florian (north parking lot) 3rd Monday of month 5:00-6:00 pm

Helping Hands Outreach for the elderly & homebound. Elaine Croft .............................. 645-7981 Parish Membership Each family or single adult 18 years old or older living at home or alone is invited and expected to be registered in our parish family at the parish office. Please call the parish office.

Please Remember Holy Assumption in your will.

DECEMBER 24, 2017 Fourth Sunday of Advent

Holy Assumption

Catholic Church

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Week of December 24, 2017

Intentions Mass

Readings This Week’s

Week of December 24, 2017

Welcome To Holy Assumption Parish ~ West Allis, Wisconsin

Saturday 23 Vigil Mass

4:00 p.m. + Donald, Larry, & Patty Gray

Sunday 24 Fourth Sunday of Advent

10:30 a.m. + Dorothy & Tony Knippel

Christmas Eve

5:00 p.m. The Living & Deceased Christian Women

Monday 25 The Nativity of the Lord

10:30 a.m. + Marie & Markie Carlsen

Tuesday 26 Saint Stephen, The First Martyr

8:00 a.m. + Marion Welter

Wednesday 27 Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist

8:00 a.m. + Blanch Beres

Friday 29 The Holy Innocents, Martyrs

8:00 a.m. The Rae Family

Saturday 30 Vigil Mass

4:00 p.m. Intentions of the Parish Community

Sunday 31 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph

10:30 a.m. + Jeanette Vincent

New Year’s Eve

5:00 p.m. + Thomas Lyles

Sunday 24 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29

[2a]/Rom 16:25-27/Lk 1:26-38

Monday 25 Is 52:7-10/Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6 [3c]/Heb 1:1-6/Jn 1:1

-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14

Tuesday 26 Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/Ps 31:3cd-4, 6 and 8ab, 16bc

and 17 [6]/Mt 10:17-22

Wednesday 27 1 Jn 1:1-4/Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12 [12]/Jn 20:1a, 2-8

Thursday 28 1 Jn 1:5--2:2/Ps 124:2-3, 4-5, 7b-8 [7]/Mt 2:13-18

Friday 29 1 Jn 2:3-11/Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 5b-6 [11a]/Lk 2:22-35

Saturday 30 1 Jn 2:12-17/Ps 96:7-8a, 8b-9, 10 [11a]/Lk 2:36-40

Next Sunday 31 Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3 or Sir 3:2-6, 12-14/Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9, [7a, 8a] or Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 [cf. 1]/Heb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19 or Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22, 39-40

The Sanctuary Light will burn this week in loving memory of:

+ Donald Adamczyk

Greeters

December 30 & 31, 2017

4:00 PM Fran Handlos, Barb Hart, Carolyn Lyles

10:30 AM Rick & Diana Bigus

5:00 PM TBD

Next Week’s

Fourth Sunday of Advent

"Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus." Today is the last Sunday of the Advent season, and we hear in the Gospel the anticipation of the feast we will celebrate in just one day. Christmas is coming! Jesus is on his way! We have had weeks to prepare for this momentous occasion, and now we are on the very verge of its arrival. The children in our midst can hardly contain their excitement as they wait to wake up on Christmas morning. The thrill of this coming moment is meant to remind us of the joy and anticipation we should all feel as we await the coming of Christ. Yes, Christmas is a great feast, but there is more here than a remembrance of the past or a fabulous party in the present. There is a looking-ahead as well. We celebrate as we anticipate. Much as Mary must have waited in wonder during the nine months of her pregnancy, we wait in hopeful expectation as Christians looking forward to being reunited with our Savior. Our future is full of hope. The deflating melancholy that afflicts many people after a holiday runs its course need not be the experience of the Christian waiting for Christ. We are always looking forward to something! There is never a moment when we have no cause for joy. Our lives are lived in a kind of unending advent as we stand in watchful waiting. Let us remember this as we enter into our Christmas Eve gatherings and festivities. As we join with family and friends to share in the good things of this life, may we carry with us the joy of knowing that even better things lie in store for us who welcome the infant Jesus into our hearts and homes.

Totals As of November 30, 2017…

Total Income MTD: $ 24,538.35 YTD: $ 101,758.67

Total Expenses MTD: $ 23,720.97 YTD: $ 75,992.23

Note: We are not including the School assessment payments in expense because that money is transferred from the Biegler Fund.

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Prayers…Your prayers are needed for:

Wilfred Barbian, Tom Beale, Carol Boyle, Vicki Brilla, Erik Carlson, Erika Carrigan, Richard Centner Jr, Catharien Canh, Harold & Veronica Garvey, Jill Goehrig, Corky Grapatin, Enait Hanh, Bob Hosking, Maria Huong, Betty Imp, Jean Jablonowski, Jill Jenear, Carol Kotecki, Barb Kronenburg, John Kronenburg, Thomas Kronenburg, Karen Malki, Martha, Edward Mizgala, Gene Nimmer, Lois O’Boyle, Sharon Pyzyk, Elizabeth Rae, Greg Reed, Jim Rekowski, Darlene Roginski, Brian & Cathy Rosenbaum, Laverne Sanders, Jeri Schilling, David Schultz, Tom Skubal, B.J. Stephens, Bob Suwyn, Terry Verhaalen, Darlene Warzon, Betty Weitzer, Lois Young, Rosemary Ziemann

Daily

Fourth Sunday of Advent December 24, 2017

Highlights This Week

Dec. 25 10:30am - Christmas Day Mass / Church Dec. 28 8:00am - Morning Prayer & Fellowship / Kegel Room 1:30pm - Meal Program / Cafeteria Dec. 30 3:00pm - Confessions / Church 4:00pm - Mass / Church Dec. 31 10:30am - Mass / Church 5:00pm - New Year’s Eve Mass / Church

Quick Breads Needed Quick Breads are needed for the Holy Assumption monthly

Southside Meal Program. Please bring the breads to the Holy Assumption cafeteria on Thursday, December 28th, 1:30pm. If the cafeteria isn’t open, please bring the breads to the parish office. Thank you!

Morning Prayer & Fellowship

Holy Assumption Parish has started a Morning Prayer & Fellowship. This includes morning prayer, a light breakfast, and a stimulating discussion with friends. Our next morning prayer & fellowship will be December 28th at 8am in the Holy Family Chapel. All are Welcome. Hope to see you there!

Holy Assumption News...

Christmas Flowers Parishioners are invites to donate in memory of loved ones for the purchase of beautiful poinsettias that will adorn the altar for the Christmas Season. Simply place your donation in a marked envelope and put it in the collection basket at mass. Names of loved ones will be posted in the bulletin.

Holiday Parish Office Hours The Parish Office will be closed Monday, December 25th for Christmas. The Parish Office will be closed Monday, January 1st for New Year’s.

Holy Assumption Holiday Mass Schedule

Sunday, December 24th (Fourth Sunday of Advent) - 10:30am Sunday, December 24th (Christmas Eve) - 5:00pm

Monday, December 25th (Christmas Day) - 10:30am

Sunday, Dec. 31st (The Holy Name of Jesus, Mary, & Joseph) - 10:30am Sunday, December 31st (New Year’s Eve) - 5:00pm Monday, January 1st (New Year’s Day) - 10:30am

All Masses will be held in the church

A Time to Mourn A three part program on grief and loss will be held at Holy Assumption on three Sundays in January: January 7, January 14, January 21 Sessions will begin after 10:30am Mass and conclude at 1pm, with lunch included. The sessions present Information on grief, on how to cope and care for oneself, and finally a prayer service of remembrance. Call Mary Schum, 414-771-9256 to register or with questions. Easy access off the parking lot.

Food Pantry The Food Pantry is currently in great need of

canned Soup, mac n’ cheese, and large brown paper bags. All donations can be placed in the barrels in the back of church. Thank you in advance for all of the donations.

SOUP

Bake Sale Success

The award for Most Generous Baker goes to each and every big hearted baker who contributed to our beautiful sale. Thanks also to Mike Ranney who allowed us to offer his beautiful photography works at the sale. Everyone’s hard work and openhearted contributions brought in $525 towards our parish building fund. Advent blessings on you all!

Masses Fr. David will be out of the office from Wednesday, December 27th through Friday, December 29th. Due to Fr. David being out of the office on Wednesday and Friday there will only be Communion services offered at 8am on both days. Fr. David will say the mass intentions privately on those days.

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Fourth Sunday of Advent December 24, 2017

Morning of Reflection On Saturday, January 6th, Fr. David Zampino will lead a morning of reflection in the Holy Assumption Education Building. It will begin at 8:00am with the Eucharist and liturgical Morning Prayer in the Holy Family Chapel, followed by a continental breakfast and conference in the Hospitality Room. Confessions will be available after the conference.

Holy Assumption News... Community News...

Each year, this season of Advent comes around. Today we bless the fourth and last candle on our wreath. Let us ask God to bless our family on this final Sunday in Advent:

God of surprises, today we hear about the surprise that Mary experienced. She is pregnant with your Son!

Help our family to be obedient to your surprises, however they may spring up in our lives. All of your gifts work for the benefit of your people. When we light this final candle on our wreath, let us bring your surprise gift of love to our neighbors and friends. We ask this through Christ,

who is the ultimate surprise gift to the world. Amen.

Nativity Set Exhibit When: December 10 - January 7, each Wednesday, Friday, & Sunday

Time: 12 - 3pm Where: St. Joseph Center, 1501 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee

The School Sisters of St. Francis invite you to their Alfons Gallery for a free exhibit of Nativity sets from around the world, plus Christmas-themed stitcheries by Sister Helena Steffensmeier. Holiday items and more are available for sale in the gift shop. Call (414) 385-5273 for more information or to arrange group or school visits.

Christmas Flower Donations In Memory of... Donald Adamczyk Rebecca Adamczyk Ana Anguiano Joseph R. Ballogh Anton Banaszynski Manda Banaszynski Mr. & Mrs. Bereiter David Brace Mr. & Mrs. Bradshaw Howard A. Bradshaw Joseph Brielmaier Joseph Brielmaier Jr. Rose Brielmaier Katie Brooks Zanoni Carol Chmielewski Marie Dambruch Leon Day Jerry Demeter Dukatz Family Carrol & Louanna Duren Daniel Glancey James Glancey Family Jane Glancey LeRoy Glancey Magdalene Glancey Norbert Glancey Patrick Glancey Robert I. Glancey Robert J. Glancey Ruth Glancey Camillo “Cam” Gnader Go Family Scott Grapatin Maureen Horning Rose & Ken Jensen Barbara Jones Family Esther & Jack Kasza Eleanor Kokouetz Kristin Kolar

Myron Kotecki Mary & Jerry Krayewske Terezija Krže Mr. & Mrs. Walter Kuehn Langeberg Family Anthony B. Malzewski Anthony P. Malzewski Emma Malzewski Anton Minik Ernst Muehlenberg Sr. Marlene Nimmer Joe & Helen Oehlers Pelzek Family Mr. & Mrs. Alois Pinkalski Helen Ponis John Ponis Peter Ponis Casimir & Decranie Pyzyk Walter Rademacher Albert & Edna Rupp Deann Rupp Roza Širok Sander Family Fran Schneeberger Beverly Sirianni Norbert Stefaniak Joan Stevens Bill Trovitch Roza Udovič Larry Vana Norm & Mary Waldeck Mary Ann K. Wendt Stane Yaklič James Young Rosalie Zamiatowski Walter Zamiatowski Jason Ziemann Ken Ziemann Ziemann Family

Pray for… In Honor of... Poor Souls Holy Assumption Parish Grandchildren

March For Life Join fellow pro-lifers from Wisconsin on a bus trip to March for Life in Chicago, January 14th, 2018. The March goes from 2-4pm. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. $30 per person or $85 for a family of four or more. Bus pickup in Brookfield and Milwaukee. Call 262-796-1111 to register.

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Fourth Sunday of Advent December 24, 2017

Community News...

The Via Dolorosa Trail Marathon – Holy Hill Runners with a “passion” for trail running are invited to participate in the first annual Via Dolorosa Trail Marathon at the Basilica of Mary, Help of Christians at Holy Hill, on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 7:30 a.m. As a kick-off to Holy Week, the beautiful yet challenging course draws participants into the love and Passion of Jesus as they encounter the Stations of the Cross along the way. We are looking for enthusiastic runners, volunteers, and sponsors to participate in this one of a kind experience. For information and sign-up, please visit www.run1010.com, or contact Rich Harter at harterr@archmil.org. This event is organized jointly by 10 Ten Adventures and the Archdiocese of Milwaukee – Office of Evangelization.

Self-Portrait as Meditation Enjoy the unique experience of creating an acrylic self-portrait that is gentle, relaxing and truthful. Our day is one of meditation, painting, and time to reflect. Cost: $55 includes noon meal and supplies.

When: Saturday, January 13, 2018 Time: 9am-4pm

Where: Siena Retreat Center, 5637 Erie St., Racine, WI

Spirit of Winter Poetry When: Saturday, January 20, 2018

Time: 9:30am-3:30pm Where: Siena Retreat Center, 5637 Erie St., Racine, WI

Winter carries many moods and meanings for the human soul. What is its spirit for you? Let us come together on this mid-winter day to expand our souls as we explore these poetries of winter. Besides the poems provided, you might like to bring a favorite one to share. We will also take pens in hand and write some of our own soul-pieces. Cost: $45 includes $10 non-refundable deposit and noon meal.

TV MASS FOR THE HOMEBOUND Is someone you love unable to join us at church during this holy time of Advent and Christmas? For the faithful at home or in healthcare settings, the Heart of the Nation TV Mass brings spiritual comfort and the blessings of joyful hope in our Savior, who came to share life with us.

CHRISTMAS TV MASS WCGV channel 24 at 9:00 a.m. on December 25th

SUNDAY TV MASS WCGV channel 24 at 9 a.m. WITI channel 6 at 5:30 a.m.

CHRISTMAS & SUNDAY MASS ONLINE VIDEO

www.HeartoftheNation.org

For those who can get to church, the TV or online liturgy does not fulfill the Sunday or Christmas Mass obligation.

Community News...

“The Nativity of the Lord”

"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." Merry Christmas! Jesus is born! Today we rejoice that this new life, this infant God, has come to be "the light of the human race." He is here to shine in the darkness of our sin and sadness, to bring joy and peace in place of sorrow. We celebrate this day with all the energy we have because we know that Christmas truly means good news! Many of us have topped our trees with a bright star that helps to light up our homes, especially at nighttime. These stars should be more than just plastic decorations, however! They should also shine as reminders to us of the Star of Bethlehem that announced the coming of Christ. What better way to welcome the Light of the World than with that magnificent star? And just as the Magi found their way to Jesus by following the light of that star, so we too have a heavenly guide to follow: Jesus himself! We have his words and teachings recorded for us in Scripture, his actions and directives preserved through the Tradition of the Church, and the guidance of his Spirit to assist us along the way. And all of these gifts are ours because of Christmas! Because the "Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us." As we exchange gifts with our loved ones on this special day, may we remember all of these wonderful things we have already received. And may we strive to give to our family and friends not only the treasures that come in boxes and bags, but also a share in the greatest gifts of God: forgiveness, mercy and the unconditional love that brings joy enough to last the whole year through.

West Central Interfaith Spaghetti Dinner

West Central Interfaith is gearing up for its Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser. Cost is $9 in advance, $10 at the door and free for children under 4 years old. The meal will be catered by Leah's Italian Restaurant and includes spaghetti or mostaccioli, salad, bread, coffee, milk, and dessert. In addition, there will be a chance to purchase raffle tickets for some fabulous prizes!

Date: Saturday, January 27, 2018 Location: St. Matthias Parish, 9306 W. Beloit Rd.

Time: 4:00-7:00pm Dine In or Take Out

This is an important fundraiser for us. For over 20 years, West Central Interfaith has been helping older adults remain living in their homes. We are passionate about helping the older adults in our community. We hope you will join us for a fun evening and support a good cause. Please contact West Central Interfaith at (414) 774-1747 with questions or to purchase tickets. If you are unable to attend, consider purchasing a ticket that will be donated to one of Interfaith’s clients. Please purchase your tickets in advance. There will only be a limited number of tickets available at the door and they sell out quickly.