april 28, 2019 second sunday of easter · 2019-04-28 · ryan jeidy 715-252-0158 shelly korger...
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Welcome to the Catholic Parishes of
St. Peter and St. Casimir.
Thank You for joining us in worship!
Parish Office: 715-344-6115 at
800 Fourth Ave., Stevens Point
Website: stpeter.us Facebook:
Saint Peter Catholic Church
Regular Mass Schedule Monday - Friday at 8:00AM
Saturday: 4:00PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM & 10:30 AM
(9:00 am Mass @ St. Casimir) 203 W. Casimir Rd., St. Pt.
SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION Reconciliation:
Tuesday - Friday at 7:15 - 7:45 AM
Saturday 3:00 - 3:45 PM
Baptism:
New parents are required to take part in a
preparation program, if possible, before
the child’s birth. Please contact the Parish
Office for more registration information.
Marriage:
Couples requesting the Sacrament
of Matrimony should contact the Pastor
at the time of formal engagement or
at least 6 months prior to the date of the
wedding. It is required that you participate
in a 2-fold marriage preparation program.
Please call the Parish Office to schedule
a meeting with the Pastor.
Anointing of the Sick:
Those who are seriously sick, ill for an
extended period of time or are about to
undergo surgery may receive Anointing
and Holy Communion. Call the Parish:
715-344-6115 to make arrangements.
ST. PETER & ST. CASIMIR PARISHES
April 28, 2019
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
Donut Fellowship, after 10:30 Mass
-- no donuts next week
PLEASE NOTE: (due to Diocesan Priest Retreat)
Weekday Mass on MONDAY, only, this week
Communion Service will be held on Tuesday - Friday
Next Sunday: First Communion Mass, 10:30
MAGNIFICATS in SACRISTY - For those who Subscribe
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
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SCRIP: Available each Weekend in the Faustina Room Thank You for Supporting St. Peter’s through SCRIP - Costs you no more yet always shares with the Parish
St. Peter’s Pastor: Rev. Arul Joseph Visuvasam [email protected] or 715-344-6115
St. Peter’s Associate Pastor: Father Todd Mlsna [email protected] or 715-252-8157
Deacon: Ray Heitzinger Lay Ministry Coordinator
Administrative Assistant: Tracy Spoerl [email protected]
Parish Secretary: Judy McLaughlin [email protected]
Director of Religious Education: Shirley Wanserski [email protected]
Youth Minister: Marie Von Rueden (715) 341-1617, ext. 113 or [email protected]
Music Director: Nicole Van Tiem [email protected]
RCIA Coordinator: Natalino Xuereb [email protected]
Webmaster: Calvin Friedenfels [email protected]
Pacelli Catholic Middle School (Grades 5-8)
Principal: Ellen Lopas: 715-344-1890 PCS Central Office: 715-341-2445
Maintenance/Custodian: Jeff Patton
Parish Office Hours:
M - TH 8:30 - 3:00; Friday 8:30 - 11:30
St. Peter’s Mass Intentions
Contact Information
Saint Peter Catholic Church Parish Website: stpeter.us
MONDAY, April 29
8:00 am †William Rasmussen †Terrance Lepak
TUESDAY, April 30—Communion Service 8:00 am Conrad & Delores Lepak
WEDNESDAY, May 1—Communion Service
8:00 am Blessings Received: Ziolkowski & Lewandowski Families
THURSDAY, May 2—Communion Service
8:00 am
FRIDAY, May 3—Communion Service
8:00 am †Terry Lepak
SATURDAY, May 4 8:00 am Communion Service 4:00 pm †Kenneth James Zelinski
†Clifford Falkowski
SUNDAY, May 5 7:30 am †John & Tony Gagas
†Edward & Amelia Grasamkee 10:30 am †Joseph & Irene Havlovick For the Families of St. Peter & St. Casimir Parishes
Weekday Intentions will be offered on Retreat,
by Father Joseph
St. Peter’s Mass Intentions
Parish Website: stpeter.us
Contact Information
Date & Time (Next Week)
MINISTERS of the WORD
MINISTERS of the
EUCHARIST
ALTAR SERVERS
MINISTERS of
HOSPITALITY
SCRIP SELLERS
SATURDAY
4:00pm
May 4, 2019
Gary Glodoski Bev Niescior
Gary Glodoski Gerry Weber Deacon Ray
Mark Pakulski Dick Glinski
Katie Riedl Matt Bablitch
Dawn Weber
SUNDAY
7:30am
May 5, 2019
Lee Petersen Brenda Suplicki
Deacon Ray Joe Smiley Carol Smiley
Koppány Bodor Huba Bodor Bánk Bodor Isaac Bacon
Judy Hinke Ken Zdroik Mike Katzmark
Diane
Haffenbredl
SUNDAY
10:30am
May 5, 2019
Cindy Heitzinger Johanna McIntyre
Cindy Heitzinger Rose Firkus Deacon Ray
Andrew Schoenecker Anton Klein Tiana McIntyre Franklin, John, Anna & Rose Hagen
Dick Glinski Carl Knuese Gene Numsen Mary Kitowski
Calvin
Friedenfels
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Sincere and Heartfelt
Condolences to the
Family and Friends of
~ Dorothy M. Kizewski ~ Funeral Held April 24, 2019
and
~ Janet M. Grubba ~ Funeral Held April 26, 2019
“May the souls of Dorothy & Janet, and the souls of all of the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen”
Pastoral Council Fr. Joseph 715-344-6115 Deacon Ray 715-630-1275 Tomás Bodor 715-343-8188 Calvin Friedenfels 608-260-5427 Gladys Glodoski 715-344-2811 Kevin Hagen 715-344-8565 Ryan Jeidy 715-252-0158 Shelly Korger 715-347-5288 Mary Makuski 715-344-3359 Fay Schultz 715-344-7839 Gerry Weber 715-344-8220 Rick Zupan 715-544-4321
Finance Council Fr. Joseph 715-344-6115 Matt Bablitch 715-343-1980 Jim Gies 715-344-0736 Debra Jakusz 715-341-5834 Nancy Koch 715-341-0770 Joe Niescior 715-344-3455 Gerry Weber 715-344-8220
Bldg. & Grounds: Ken Lepak 715-341-3208
Eucharistic Adoration Co-Coordinators Marianne Koch 715-341-6732 Renee Vollert 715-344-9119
Family Life: Gladys Glodoski 715-344-2811
Holy Name Society: Gene Kemmeter 715-344-2598
Justice & Peace: Shelly Korger 715-347-5288 Picnic Committee: Gies, Jim 715-344-0736 *Niescior, Joe 715-344-3455 (responsible to call for meeting) Skrzeczkoski, Mary 715-342-0645 Weber, Gerry 715-344-8220
Pro-Life Coordinator / Lisa Sommers [email protected]
Rosary Society / Linda Strosin 715-344-7647
Sacred Worship Mary Makuski 715-344-3359
Secular Franciscan Order / Bob Crane 715-204-9663
COMMITTEES: Reflection on Divine Mercy
This Sunday is known as the Divine Mercy Sunday. Hence, let me give you, here below, a brief reflection from what has been suggested by the U.S. Conference of the Catholic Bishops (USCCB). From Creation, God has revealed his nature as love itself, in Sacred Scripture and most perfectly in the life, Passion, death and Resurrection of his Son, Jesus. Saints have also borne witness to God’s unfathomable love, e.g., in the writings of Augustine, Aquinas, Catherine of Siena, Francis of Assisi, Margaret Mary Alacoque and Therese of Lisieux. In his second encyclical, Rich in Mercy, Pope Saint John Paul II offers an extended meditation on the mystery of God’s mercy, which he calls “the greatest of the attributes and perfections of God” (Dives in Misericordia, 13). He returned to this theme throughout his pontificate:
“As a gift to humanity, which sometimes seems bewildered and overwhelmed by the power of evil, selfishness, and fear, the Risen Lord offers His love that pardons, reconciles, and reopens hearts to love. It is a love that converts hearts and gives peace. How much the world needs to understand and accept Divine Mercy! Lord, who reveals the Father’s love by Your death and Resurrection, we believe in You and confidently repeat to You today: Jesus, I trust in You, have mercy upon us and upon the whole world. (St. Pope John Paul II, Regina Caeli message prepared for Divine Mercy Sunday, April 3, 2005). What is mercy if not the boundless love of God, who confronted with human sin, restrains the sentiment of severe justice and, allowing Himself to be moved by the wretchedness of His creatures, spurs Himself to the total gift of self, in the Son’s cross …? (St. Pope John Paul II, Regina Caeli message, April 10, 1994).
Pope Benedict XVI called St. John Paul II “a great apostle of Divine Mercy” and echoed his predecessor’s thoughts:
Mercy is the central nucleus of the Gospel message; it is the very name of God, the Face with which he revealed himself in the Old Covenant and fully in Jesus Christ, the incarnation of creative and redemptive Love. May this merciful love also shine on the face of the Church and show itself through the sacraments, in particular that of Reconciliation, and in works of charity, both communitarian and individual. May all that the Church says and does manifest the mercy God feels for man. (Pope Benedict XVI, Regina Caeli address, March 30, 2008).
May The Lord renew the World with His Mercy. Fr. Arul Joseph V.
Weekly Financial Report - Week 43
Date Envelopes & Offertory Year to Date
04/23/2019 $ 15,444.17 $ 375,074.19
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St. Bron’s Holy Name Final All-You-Can-Eat
Pancake Breakfast Sunday, May 5th, 8:30-Noon Adults, $7.00, 5-12 yrs, $4.00
An Invitation for Non-Practicing Catholics
No matter how long you have been away and no matter what reason, we invite you to consider renewing your relationship with the Catholic Church. Please join us for informal listening sessions and an update of the Catholic faith.
The sessions are sponsored by St. Joseph & St. Stephen Parishes, and held in the St. Joseph
Parish conference Room, on Wednesdays.
Questions: Sally Mews, 715-254-0935
May 1st Video: “Stories of Faith from Catholics Returning Home” Discussion and Sharing
May 8th The Church Today: Changes since Vatican II Explanation of Major Changes (Mass in English, Involvement, Bible Study)
May 15th Explanation of the Mass
May 22nd Tips on Sinning Explanation of the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)
May 29th The Creed: What Catholics Believe
8:00 am - Holy Sacrifice of the Mass 9:00 - 3:30 pm - Eucharistic Adoration 12:30 - 3:30 pm - Sacrament of Reconciliation 3:00 - Divine Mercy Hour with Chaplet (sung) 3:30 - Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
• Refreshments provided throughout the day
• Bathrooms in Church basement
• Handicap entrance & elevator on west entrance
• All invited to a meal following Closing ceremony
SCHEDULE OF HOLY HOURS
9:00 - Holy Hour for Intentions Against Sins of the Flesh Rosary, Joyful mysteries 10:00 - Holy Hour to St. Padre Pio for Roman Catholic Church & Her Growth In Holiness Rosary, Luminous mysteries 11:00 - Holy Hour to St. Michael for Priestly Vocations Rosary, Sorrowful mysteries 12:00 - Holy Hour to St. Therese for Peace and Protection Rosary, Glorious mysteries 1:00 - Holy Hour to St. Joseph for Families 2:00 - Speaker Fr. Richard Heilman Relevant Radio guest host Founder of Knights of Divine Mercy Leader of the Holy League 3:00 - Divine Mercy Hour and Chaplet 3:30 - Mass
DIVINE MERCY
THIS SUNDAY
APRIL 28
Celebrated at
Sacred Heart Church,
Polonia
PILGRIMAGE to the HOLY LAND NOVEMBER 5-15, 2019
Join Fr. Jim Trempe & Fr. Woody Pace Walk Where Jesus Walked
For More Details, Contact Julie Studinski (715) 340-4846
Email [email protected]
Human Trafficking Presentation - May 7, 6:30 pm
ST. PAUL’s UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 600 Wilshire Blvd.
Learn signs to recognize traffickers & those being trafficked. Receive resources on how to report a tip.
POLITO’S PIZZA FUNDRAISER - Tues., May 14
For Pacelli Catholic Middle School Leadership Team
4:00 - 9:00 p.m. Polito’s is donating 10%
of profits!
Enjoy a tasty slice of pizza or try a delicious Philly Cheese Steak
or the Italian Beef sandwich
PURCHASE POLITO’S SCRIP IN ADVANCE Increase the Benefits to Church and/or School!
POT LUCK CONVERSATIONS at Franciscans Downtown
Tuesday, May 7 - 6:00 p.m.
In our ministry, we are seeing an “inner homelessness” and frequent
social isolation. Doing what we can to bring people together, to build community, and to
foster a sense of belonging as we care for the whole person. Free & Open to the Public.
Dr. Tomasz Okon/Leo Jacoby will facilitate
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24-hour Eucharistic Adoration Each Wednesday
Adoration begins after the 8:00 am Wednesday morning Mass
until Benediction before Mass begins on Thursday morning.
Divine Mercy Chaplet prayed at 3:00 pm
Please Call to Sign Up: Marianne Koch (715) 341-6732 Renee Vollert (715) 344-9119
Behold I am with you always, until the end of the age. Matthew 28:20
St. Bronislava Offers - ELIZABETH MINISTRY Opportunity - Tuesday, April 30th, 6:30 pm
Women of all ages are invited to the very first Elizabeth Ministry Prayer & Planning Meeting.
It is open to current Elizabeth Ministry volunteers, and anyone interested in learning more.
Come and bring a friend.
You will not want to miss hearing from the Founder, Jeannie Hannemann.
She will tell her inspiring story:
how God called her to found this International Catholic Ministry.
Mass is offered at 5:30, if you’d like to come early. Light refreshments provided.
We will offer a listening ear, a path to share your wisdom,
and an opportunity to support every woman in our Parish families.
Rosary Society Sunday May 5th
ROSE 16 ~ Marion Kolinski
ST. PETER’S - THIS FRIDAY
FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION
First Friday Adoration takes place every month, beginning after
St. Peter’s 8:00 a.m. Holy Mass, through the final blessing at 5:00 pm.
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to adore Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament
regardless of the parish to which you belong.
Operation Bootstrap
1st Weekend Each Month
FIRST WEEKEND OF EACH MONTH
It is our canned food drive for Operation Bootstrap!
Please plan ahead for Next Weekend
If we each bring just one can, (or one bag),
We CAN Make an Impact!
Good-Natured, Willing Volunteers
To help out at
St. Peter Parish Picnic on
June 8th and June 9th
It’s Simple!
Either ‘pencil & paper’ sign-up
in the St. Faustina Room, or
‘Click’ on the Sign Up Genius link
at our Parish website: stpeter.us
Opportunity awaits you!!
We deeply appreciate
your desire to
Help the Parish!
LITURGICAL MINISTERS: JUNE—JULY—AUGUST
Please begin to submit scheduling information for the upcoming summer months. Thank you.
BAKERS NEEDED
For the Picnic Bake Sale, June 8th and 9th
The sale will be held in the Faustina Room
before and after the 4:00 Mass on June 8th
and will be moved to the school grounds
after the 7:30 Mass on June 9th.
Baked donations
can be dropped off at the
Faustina room any time
after 12:00 Noon on
Saturday, June 8th.
Bingo is Back
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SOME WORDS ABOUT HOLY WEEK
Every year since my arrival in 2010, I have failed to get a message out to all of you, dear brothers and sisters, concerning the significance of Holy Week and the Sacred Triduum. I am trying to rectify that situation today by sending some thoughts to deepen your awareness and appreciation for the holiest time of the year in our life of Divine Grace. Holy Week begins with Passion (Palm) Sunday. The Passion of Our Blessed Lord is read from one of the Synoptic Gospels (this year we hear from Luke’s Gospel). The Passion is sung or proclaimed chorally from John’s Gospel on Good Friday each year. The pious custom of our Holy Church finds us gathered mid-week (we have settled for Tuesday) to celebrate the Chrism Mass. The Tradition usually sets this Mass for the morning of Holy Thursday since it marks the institution of the Priesthood by our Blessed Lord. As so many things in our lives have been marked by expediency, we in the Diocese of La Crosse have set Tuesday of Holy Week as our day to celebrate fully and totally the gift of the priesthood. The Chrism Mass unites the entire Presbyterate, Diaconate, and complete Faithful of Christ’s Mystical Body with the Bishop at one place, the Diocesan Cathedral, the Mother Church of the Diocese. Gathered around one altar and as one believing community, we celebrate the unity and institution of the priesthood, the Consecration of the Sacred Chrism (used at all Baptisms, Confirmations, and Priestly Ordinations in the Diocese for the coming year), priestly recommitment to their promise of obedience to the Diocesan Bishop, and the unity of the Diocesan and Universal Church with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the Eucha-rist. The Chrism Mass is the highlight of Diocesan life in union with the universal Church. It is a must for all Catholics to attend at least once in their lives. With that being said, I should point out that none of the ceremonies of Holy Week: Chrism Mass, Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Holy Thursday), Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday), Solemn Easter Vigil (Saturday before Easter), are obligatory—that is, you are not obliged to participate as you are on Sundays or Holy Days of obli-gation. Again, I heartily invite you to attend and participate in the full celebration of the Holy Week services at least once in your life. Easter—the Solemnity of the Resurrection of the Lord—marks the central mystery of our faith. We commemorate the Resurrection and reaffirm our faith each and every Sunday. So, I wish you the depths of God’s Grace for Holy Week and the Abundant Blessings of Easter—I’ll see you at Sunday Mass!
~ Deacon
PRO-LIFE: URGE U.S. HOUSE to ALLOW a VOTE on BORN-ALIVE ABORTION SURVIVORS
PROTECTION ACT
Send a message to your U.S. Representative to urge them to sign the discharge petition to
allow a vote on this Act.
This law will ensure babies born alive, during an abortion, receive the
same care and medical treatment that would be given to a child born premature.
For more information and other alerts, visit the website of Susan B. Anthony List: www.sba-list.org.
FARMER HOTLINE FOR HELP & HOPE
Currently, there is a crisis in farming: historic low margins and high rates of suicide. There is help & hope. The Dept. of Agriculture Trade &
Consumer Protection’s WI Farm Center offers a hotline for farmers looking for advice, everything from financial to succession
planning for the future. The hotline is open weekdays:
7:45 am to 4:30 pm:
1-800-942-2474
CATHOLICS at the CAPITOL, APRIL 30
Join Catholics from across the state as we gather in Madison for a day of prayer, formation, and advocacy.
Attend workshops on Catholic social teaching, homelessness, immigration, pro-life health care and criminal justice.
For information and registration, go to www.wisconsincatholic.org or call the Wisconsin Catholic Conference at 608-257-0004.
Admission (with light breakfast & lunch), is $40 for adults, in advance; $12 for full-time students; $50 for same-day adult.
Be glad, let earth be glad, as glory floods her, ablaze with light from her eternal King, let all corners of the earth be glad, knowing an end to gloom & darkness. HOPE IN THE RESURRECTION Blessed and joyful Easter Greetings to one and all. I hope you have had an opportunity to get out into the beautiful gift of new life that is spring in our beloved Diocese. On Easter Sunday, as I was sprinkling the gathered assembly with Holy Water in the customary renewal of Baptismal promises, a man passed off a note to me, seeming to remind me that I had missed the opportunity to remind everyone of the tragic and violent attacks in Sri Lanka earlier Easter morning. I appreciated the note and passed it to my Master of Ceremonies for inclusion in the Prayers of the Faithful, where I had intended to include that intention. Evil has been undone by the Resurrection of Jesus. Unfortunately, we are still prone to temptation and seduction by the evil one. Those who have carried out these vicious attacks bear witness to such evil. Such evil, however, cannot (and certainly MUST not) overcome the hope that is found for all people in our blessed Savior’s Resurrection. We offer prayers for the victims (of all faiths) and join with all people of good will in condemning these acts of terrorism. Jesus Christ is the Lord of Life; in Him there is no death. God be with you. +William, your Bishop
DIOCESE OF LA CROSSE
Safe Environment
GUIDELINES
FOR REPORTING INSTANCES
OF CHILD ABUSE
www.dioceseoflacrosse.com
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St. Casimir Parish News - April 28, 2019
MASS INTENTIONS & LITURGICAL ROLES May 5, 2019 - 3rd Sunday of Easter
Parish Support Date Env. & Offertory Student 4/16-21/2019 $3824.00 $12.00 $125.00 flowers Lenten mission—Casa Hogar $400.00 Sent to the Diocese 2nd collection sent to the Diocese - $286.00
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Office Hours: Tuesday: 8:00am to 1:00pm 715-344-9582
Bulletin Deadline Monday by 5:00pm in writing or via E-mail: [email protected]
Mass - 9:00AM † John and Elaine Dobeck Commentator: Bonnie Lector: Sally Servers: Jacob / Joey Extraordinary Ministers of Communion: Jerry / Elroy / Bonnie Ushers: Tony Danczyk / Frank Barbers
Courtney Woyak - April 29 Rebecca Levandowski - April 30
Steve Shudarek - April 30 Paul Lewandowski - May 2 Marvin Kuzynski - May 3 Edward Losinski - May 4
Dave Suchon - May 4
SCCCW will meet on Tuesday, April 30, at 6:00pm in Stanek Hall.
Thank you to all who attended the breakfast held last Sun-day. Also to all those who contributed food and raffle items. Special thanks to St Casimir Council of Catholic Women who supplied the sweet rolls and hash browns. Money collected from the free will offering and raffle was $540. This money will help with education expenses of the Parish. Your generosity is appreciated.