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FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER † MAY 8, 2022MOTHER’S DAY / WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONSMISSION STATEMENTSt. Bruno Parish is a community of people sharinga common faith in the teachings of the Catholictradition. We come together to worship God and tospread the Good News that Jesus gave us. Throughcelebrating Christian unity, we provide emotionalsupport and practice the works of mercy.Schedule of LiturgiesWeekdayMonday 8:00 a.m.Wednesday 8:45 a.m.WeekendsSaturday 4:00 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m.Reconciliation1st & 3rd Saturday 10:00 a.m.Parish OfficeMonday & Wednesday: 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.Thursday: 8:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.Tuesday & Friday: closedPhone: 262-965-2332Address: 226 W. Ottawa AvenueDousman, WI 53118Website: www.stbrunoparish.comFORMED: free for our parishes. Daily reflections,bible studies, movies, children's videos and more.Go to formed.org/signup and enter 53189 zip code,St Paul’s Waukesha address should appear, click to begin.Shared Pastor: Fr. Dan Volkert dvolkert226@gmail.comParish Phone: 262-965-2332 Emergency: 262-965-2313OfficeDebi Larkin DLStBruno@gmail.comOffice email: StBruno226@gmail.comParish SchoolTammy Price 262-965-2291 Tammy.Price@stbrunoparishschool.comPrincipal Mary MacDonald mary.macdonald@stbrunoparishschool.comCommunity Engagement CoordinatorJamie Gapinski 262-968-3865 xt 206 jgapinski@stpaulgenesee.netCemeteryPaul Tabat 262-965-3453MaintenanceKurt Hendrick 262-965-2332St. Vincent de PaulBill or Sue James 262-646-3518Shared DeaconJoe Senglaub 262-442-7888 joseph.senglaub@LPL.comPastoral Council ChairMichael Karczewski 414-530-9289 michael.karczewski@marquette.eduDirector of administrative servicesSteve Spiegelhoff 262-965-2332 steve.spiegelhoff@gmail.comAdult MinistryMary Kral 262-965-2332 mkral@stpaulgenesee.netChild & Family MinistryAmy Golden 262-965-2332 aldgolden@gmail.com1

WELCOME TO ST. BRUNO PARISHWeekly MessageWelcome! We are happy to have you join us atMass. If you are visiting, looking for a new parish or justneed more information about the Catholic faith, simplyvisit our website at www.stbrunoparish.com, call us at262-965-2332 or email at stbruno226@gmail.com.Gospel MeditationEncouraging Deeper Understanding of Scripture“Human beings, while capable of the worst, are also capable ofrising above themselves, choosing again what is good, and making a new start.” (Pope Francis) We have a difficult time figuringout what is true and best for us. There are many voices talkingand so many trying to get our attention. We wrongly convinceourselves that the true voice is the voice of progress, the onethat speaks of contemporary wants and desires, enticing us withthe latest trends and causes. We are taught, by listening to thevoices around us, that truth is found in feelings and thought, andideals must match current and popular human wants. Becausewe feel a particular way it must be true. Then, we find a shepherd who empathizes with us and affirms us. We follow thatvoice even though listening to that voice will render us powerlessand lead us toharm. There aremany with me inthis procession tothis pasture. Imust be on theright path andlistening to theright voice.Circle of LifePlease pray for our friends and fellow parishioners who haveentered into Eternal Life during the month of MayRoseMary WichmanRaymon E. O’ConnorJames LurveyWe are very confused. What can keep us safe and from harm? Where do we goto find life, love, and happiness? Jesus tells us that he is the way,the truth, and the life. The only way to get to Truth, who is God,is through him. There is no other way. The Church, the gatearound God’s pasture of life, is charged with the mission of directing us where God desires that we go. In the midst of all of theconflicting voices around us, the voice of truth is often muffled inall of the noise, but it beckons us to a life of virtue and grace.Helping us understand who we are and where we have to be, itdiscerns the voice of God, providing us with the safety net weneed to stay straight on our path to life eternal.Giving through We Share!Visit our Parish website www.stbrunoparish.comand click the online GIVING box.Contact the Parish Office with any questions.We have to trust the voice of God, the true Shepherd, even whenit does not mirror what we want and what others may believe.Faith goes way beyond feeling and involves a radical trust inSomeone who can lead us and form us. At day’s end, if we do notknow to find our way home, we will be truly lost. LPiFINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP CORNERParish Support: April 16, 2022 to April 22, 2022Regular Parish Support (envelopes/electronic, etc.) . 13,867Offertory . 2,313Children’s Offertory . 0Total. 16,180Dousman Community Blood Drive*Excludes any form of extraordinary income for both years.Tuesday, May 10th from 1:30pm to 6:30pmDousman Community Center—Community Room235 N Main St.Dousman, WI 53118Register at Versiti.org orcall 1-877-232-4376May 8, 2022Mary GilbertRobert TurnerMarge KezmanMortgage Balance as of 04/22/2022 . 0Year to DateLast Year to Date7/1/21 - 4/22/227/1/20 - 4/16/21Regular Parish Support*. 595,326. 597,747Offertory: . 23,971. 7,157Children’s Offertory: . 0. 10Total: . 619,297. 604,914www.stbrunoparish.com2Saint Bruno Parish

Child and Family MinistrySt. Bruno Parish SchoolYou might think that your mom has it all together because foryour entire life she’s been the one that listens to you, cooks foryou, finds your lost library books, and gives you hugs on the daysyou need it most. However, your amazing mom really does needto hear a few things from you about just how wonderful she isbecause she probably stays awake at night worrying about youand if she did everything she could to give you the best life possible. If you’ve never taken the time to speak these words toyour mom, take the opportunity this Mother’s Day to show herhow meaningful she is in your life.While every momappreciatesa lovelycard andgifts, thisyear blessyour momin a specialway withyourwords!A huge thank you to all who donated, attended, volunteered and prayedfor the success of our school auction. We truly appreciate it! The Teacher Wishboard will remain open for a short period of time. Please see thebulletin insert for information on how you can help make their dreamscome true when you donate money for them to purchase items for theirclassroom.Questions? Call the school office (262-965-2291) or contact Michelleand Britney at stbrunomwc@gmail.comTHANK YOU!SMALL CLASS SIZES - BIG EXPECTATIONSDid you know your Parish has aSchool that offers 3K and 4K programs?We are very excited to have a greatEarly Education program focusing onacademics in a play-based atmosphere. Our classrooms are led bylicensed teachers. We offer half-dayand full-day programs and have aCommunity Partnership with theKettle Moraine School District 4K Program. If you are already using adaycare facility, you will find that our tuition costs are very reasonablein comparison.In addition to our preschool program, we offer a greateducation for your child through 8th grade. We believe in traditionalvalues and use modern teaching methods in our classrooms. Our dedicated, certified, Christ-Centered teachers give instruction 5 days aweek.The enrollment period has already begun. Take action now and give usa call (262-965-2291) to discuss a St. Bruno education for ANY of yourstudents in 3K-8th grade!7 Things Your Mom Needs to Hear on Mother’s Day1. I love you.2. I’m proud of you.3. I notice the sacrifices you make for me and theway that you serve our family.4. God chose you to be my mom for a reason andyou’ve done a good job raising me.5. You are beautiful.6. Thank you.7. I will pray for you.Source: Catholic LinkI thank God for my beautiful mom, Mary Dietrich. We talk everymorning, what a gift.Amy Golden—Director of Child and Family MinistryHappy Mother’s DayMay 8, 2022www.stBrunoparish.com3Saint Bruno Parish

ADULT FAITH FORMATIONPrayGod of all peoples and nations,Who created all things alive and breathing,United and whole,Show us the way of peace that is Your overwhelming presence.We hold before you the peoples of Ukraine and Russia,Every child and every adult.We long for the timeWhen weapons of war are beaten into ploughsharesWhen nations no longer lift up sword against nation.We cry out to you for peace;Protect those who desire and deserve to live in security and safetyComfort those who fear for their lives and the lives of their loved onesBe with those who are bereaved.Change the hearts of those set on violence and aggressionAnd fill leaders with the wisdom that leads to peace.Kindle again in us a love of our neighbor,And a passion for justice to prevail and a renewed recognition that weall play a part in peace.Creator of all hear our prayerAnd bring us peace. Make us whole.Amen(Source: Christian Aid)We are an Easter peopleAre we? Are we living a life that shows that? We are called to give ourbest and to see the good in others. This story from an anonymous author can help us see if we are always working to become the person Godcreated us to be.When a newspaper reporter interviewed a farmer, who grew awardwinning maize each year he entered his maize in the Agricultural Show,it was revealed that the farmed shared his seed with his neighbors.Amazed, the reporter asked, “How can you afford to share your bestseed with your neighbors when they are entering their maize in competition with yours each year?” The farmer smiled knowingly and explained,“The wind picks up pollen from the ripening maize and swirls it from fieldto field. If myneighbors growinferior maize, cross-pollination willsteadily degradethe quality of mymaize. If I am togrow good maize, Imust help myneighbors grow agood crop.”Focus on ways youcan “crosspollinate” the loveof Jesus in yourfields ofinfluence.Prayer for the Perserverance of VocationsO God, You have constituted Your Only-begotten Son supreme andeternal. Priest for the glory of Your majesty and the salvation of mankind: grant that those whom He has chosen ministers and dispensers ofHis mysteries may be found faithful in fulfilling the ministry they havereceived.Family Prayer for VocationsO Devine Jesus, Who has taught us to pray to the Lord of the harvestthat He send for laborers into His harvest, be pleased to reaise up in thechurch, and in particular the Diocese of Milwaukee, many holy Priestsand religious to work according to the intentions of Your Heart and toprocure by their ministry the salvation of souls and the glory of YourFather. And if it should please You, O Lord to choose one such from ourfamily kneeling before you at this moment, we thank You with all of ourhearts on this earth and for all eternity. AmenMary, Mother of Vocations—Pray for us.Source: www.stthomasaquinas.org/vocations/prayersMay 8, 2022www.stbrunoparish.com4Saint Bruno Parish