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Rev. Fr. Balaraju Eturi Office for both Parishes (608) 635-4326 P.O. Box 310 Poynette, WI 53955-0310 Email address: poynette.stp@charter.net St. Thomas the Apostle Parish – Poynette 655 S. Main Street, Poynette www.stthomaspoynettewi. parishesonline.com St. Joseph’s Parish- Rio 514 Lincoln Avenue, Rio, WI 53960

Religious Education: Rio– Peggy Lapacek (608) 698-4339 Poynette–Mindy Murray (608) 635-8375 Pastoral Council Presidents: Rio –Mike Schmidt (920)-992-3112 Poynette - Rob Klink (608) 219-8236 RCIA Director Donald Hudzinski (608) 635-5199

Sacraments: Reconciliation: Saturdays-3:30 to 4 pm, Poynette Baptism: Call for appointment Marriage: Call at least 6 months ahead Anointing of the Sick: Call (608) 635-4326—Please notify the parish office if you or someone you know would like Holy Communion at home, is in the hospital, or in need of respite care.

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 30, 2018

The law of the L is perfect, refreshing the soul; the decree of the L is trustworthy,

giving wisdom to the simple. — Psalm 19:8

Sat Sept 29 4:30 pm Ethel & Victor Engeldinger-Poy

Sun Sept 30 8:00 am Parishioners of St Thomas & St Joseph’s-Poy

10:30 am The Family of John & Doris Rowe--Rio

Mon Oct 1 8:00 am Leroy & Evelyn Goerke-Poy

Tues Oct 2 8:00 am 8:25 am

Margaret Esser Rosary by STCW

Wed Oct 3 8:00 am Mary Kann-Poy

Thurs Oct 4 First Thursday

8:00 am 8:25 am

Dorothy Biddle-Rio Eucharistic Adoration

Fri Oct 5 First Friday

8:00am 8:25am

Tom Chmura-Poy Eucharistic Adoration

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 7, 2018

Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.

— Mark 10:14

Sat Oct 6 4:30 pm Parishioners of St Thomas & St Joseph’s-Poy

Sun Oct 7 8:00 am Lawrence & Marcella Wagner & Gerard Wagner-Poy

10:30 am Henry & Jo Schmitt-Rio

MASS INTENTIONS

Readings for the Week Monday: 2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12; Ps 96:1-5; Mt 23:13-22 Tuesday: 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17; Ps 96:10-13; Mt23:23-26 Wednesday: 2 Thes 3:6-10, 16-18; Ps 128:1-2, 4-5; Mk 6:17-29 Thursday: 1 Cor 1:1-9; Ps 145:2-7; Mt 24:42-51 Friday: 1 Cor 1:17-25; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 10-11; Mt 25:1-13 Saturday: 1 Cor 1:26-31; Ps 33:12-13, 18-21;Mt 25:14-30 Sunday: Dt 4:1-2, 6-8; Ps 15:2-5; Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27; Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

MASS INTENTIONS

PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

Bus Trip-Saturday. October 20th

Come pray and pilgrimage with your St. Thomas and St. Joseph’s family on October 20th, see the beautiful Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in the majestic hills of LaCrosse. Learn about the miracle apparition to Juan Diego in 1531 that caused the instant conversion of over 6 million Mexican Aztecs. The 100-acre grounds also include a visitors' center and outdoor devotional areas such as a rosary walk, Stations of the Cross, and a votive candle chapel, as well as the Memorial to the Unborn. Please sign up for the event now until October 6th. De-parture time is 8:00 am return around 6:00 pm. Transportation will be on a coach bus. The trip costs are completely covered and anyone is welcome. Lunch is included please note your preference of a Subway sandwich; turkey or ham..

***Sign up can be done in the back of the churches or call Luke Walz for additional information. 608-513-4372 or visit guadalupeshrine.org ***

October Wedding Anniversary Mass St Joseph & St Thomas Parishes

Please join us next Sunday, Oct 7th, during the regular Sunday Mass times to honor those parishioners who are celebrating a very special land-mark wedding anniversary in the month of October. If you will be celebrating a “landmark” anniversary (25th 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, 50th, 55th, 60t, and over) and would like to be recognized, please call or e-mail the church office with your anniversary date.

St Thomas Coffee Hour Next Sunday, October 7th, there will be a coffee hour. All are invited to stay for fellowship after the 8:00 Mass. Parishioners with last names beginning A-F, please br ing a treat to share. Thank you

St Thomas Parish-Wide Bake Sale

A parish wide bake sale will be held next Saturday and Sunday, October 6th & 7th.

All parishioners, please bring a baked good to sell, with the pr ice marked. Then plan on stop-ping by for a delicious treat after Mass next week-end. This event is to raise money for the Needy Families Christmas Fund.

Thank you for your participation!

St Thomas Ministry Schedule –Oct 2018

Saturday 4:30 pm Sunday 8:00 am

Ushers/Greeters

Bill See Greg Lawrence

Frank Wadzinski Phil Wheeler

Lectors

Bill Flanagan Pat Wagner

Altar Servers

Oct 6 Rachel & Emma Yelk

Oct 7 Adam Hehl William Frieden

Oct 13 Zayne Hushagen Abby Klink

Oct 14 Levi & Emily Walz

Oct 20 Quentin & Aiden Pinheiro

Oct 21 Elizabeth & Emily Tenbarge

Oct 27 Kaila Cross Michael Leiterman

Oct 28 Elizabeth & Emily Tenbarge

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion

Oct 6 Angela Bradford Oct 7 Pat Niglis

Oct 13 Linda Cross Oct 14 Sharon Przybyl

Oct 20 Carol Kaiser Oct 21 Debbie Westlie

Oct 27 Karen Kearney Oct 28 Luke Walz

Altar Servers:

Oct 7 Dylan & Emma Freeman

Oct 14 Vivian & David Hoene

Oct 21 Tanner Lang, Dan Smith

Oct 28 Nathan Rippl

Collection Counters

Oct 7 Paul & Mary Becker, Margaret Halpin

Oct 14 Sandy Kolakowski, Jeanne Kearney, Patti Hellegers

Oct 21 Carol Bradley, Mike & Rita Schmidt

Oct 28 Kathy Lueloff, Virginia Staveness, Lois Sunde

St Joseph’s Rio Ministry Schedule– Oct 2018

Reader: Don Hudzinski

Eucharistic Minister Mark McGuire

Usher/Greeter: Johnsrud Family

ST JOSEPH’S PARISHIONERS LET’S SHOW WE CARE!

FOOD PANTRY DRIVE FOR THE RIO FOOD PANTRY

Each Sunday during the month of September, please bring items for the Rio Food Pantry and place in the boxes provided in the entry of the church. Please donate non-perishable food items. Some of the most needed/most used food items are: Macaroni & Cheese, Jelly, Pork n Beans, Pancake Mix, Pancake Syrup, Cake Mixes, Cereal (please no Cheerios), Spa-ghettios and Ravioli. As always, check to make sure your donated items are not expired items.

Thank you!

St Joseph’s Faith Formation Classes begin this week October 3rd

*Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm.

CCD Teachers for 2018-19 are needed. If interested, or if you have any questions about the CCD program, contact: Peggy Lapacek at peglapacek@gmail.com or (608) 698-4339

Like to sing ? Looking for a way to deepen your spirituality at Mass? We are in need of cantors to help lead the mu-sic at mass, and will have training available to you. Whether you’ve had other choir experience or just like to sing along with the radio, you can provide a service to our church community and pray twice by offering your voice to this ministry. Let’s explore the possibilities! Contact Kitty Maas at 608-695-0228

Faustina Parish-St. Mary’s & St. Andrew’s Fabulous Roast Beef Dinner

Sunday, October 7, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at St. Mary’s Church, Pardeeville. Cost: $10.50 for Adults, $6.00 for ages 4-12, Children under 4 are FREE. All are Welcome!

Knights of Columbus Meeting,-Monday, October 8th, 7:00 pm in St Thomas Church Hall Family Outreach Apostolate Meeting-Thursday, October 11th, 6:30 pm in St Thomas Church Hall St Thomas Parish Council Meeting –Tuesday, October 16th, 6:30 pm in St Thomas Church Hall

Looking Ahead

Respect Life Collection

Next weekend, October 6-7, the Respect Life Collection will be conducted in our parish.

Your help in supporting this collection is criti-cal. Please take this week to pray about the sup-port you can provide. A brochure and envelope will be inserted into the bulletin next weekend for your donation.

St Michael’s, Dane -Fish Fry Blessed Trinity Parish will be hosting a Fish Fry at St Michael’s church, 109 S Military Rd, Dane on October 5th. Serving buffet style from 5PM-8PM. Carry outs available.

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Thomas the Apostle Parish / St. Joseph’s Parish - Rio #925950 655 S. Main Street P.O. Box 310 Poynette, WI 53955 TELEPHONE (608) 635 - 4326 CONTACT PERSON Fr. Bala Eturi /Carol Schliesman EMAIL: poynette.stp@charter.net SOFTWARE: Microsoft Word 2013 Windows 8 Adobe Acrobat xi TRANSMISSION TIME Tuesday 9:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION September 30, 2018 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 4 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS