st. james & st. mary mt. carmel...jan 28, 2018 · please contact adam and/or trish cohen at **...
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Fr. Daniel Hackel, Pastor Catholic Central Office
453 S. Main St., P.O. Box 280, Amherst 54406 Phone: 715-824-3455
Office Hours: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tuesday–Friday St. James/St. Mary website-sjsmmcc.weconnect.com
Senior Priest: Fr. Bob Pedretti
Amherst/Fancher: Office Assistant: Karen Stuczynski 715-824-3455 [email protected] DRE/Parish Life Coordinator: Ann Hemmy 715-316-7056 [email protected] Bookkeeper: Yvette Shulfer [email protected] Bulletin Editor: Jane Send your bulletin info by Monday at midnight directly to: [email protected]
Confession Schedule St. James Saturday 9:00 am St. Mary Saturday 4-4:45 pm Any time by appointment Eucharistic Adoration: St. James, after Mass on first Fridays of the month. St. Mary, Saturday following first Fridays 4pm-5pm and every third Sunday 6pm-7pm of the month.
St. James &
St. Mary Mt.
Carmel
January 28, 2018 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:15 am Daily Mass Schedule Tuesday Jan 30
th 8:15 AM at SJ
Mass of Thanksgiving Wednesday Jan 31
st 8:15 AM at SM
(David Zinda) Thursday Feb 1
st 8:15 AM at SM
(Nick & Ramona Dombrowski)
Friday Feb 2nd
8:15 AM at SJ (John Hebblewhite) Weekend Feb 3
rd & Feb 4
th
Saturday Feb 3rd
5:00 PM at SM (Leonard & Jeanette Patoka) Sunday Feb 4
th 8:30 AM at SJ
Parishioners of our two Parishes Sunday Feb 4
th 10:30 AM at SM
(Deceased family members of Gary & Michelle Shulfer)
ASH WEDNESDAY MASS & SERVICES:
FEBUARY 14, 2018 WEDNESDAY
St. Mary 8:15 AM Mass/Ashes only
St James 12:00 PM Service/Ashes only
St James 4:00 PM Service/Ashes only
St James 7:00 PM Service/Ashes only
Please sign up for Ministry Opportunities
In Sacristy.
Pastoral Council Borski, Cindi SM Griggs, Lauren SJ Juris, Michael SJ Kwiatkowski, Randy SJ Lea, Shawn SM Lorsung, Pat SJ Piesik, Steve SM Prater, Jacob SJ Shulfer, Michelle SJ Spierings, Don SJ Zinda, Judy SM
Finance Council Patoka, Gilbert SM Stratton, Sharon SJ Stuczynski, Dave SM Trzebiatowski, Sandy SJ
SCRIP NEWS St. James SCRIP Update: Total sales: $885 Do you have any spring home improvement projects planned? We carry Fleet Farm, Lowes and Menards. Home Depot is available through the special order form.
St. Mary SCRIP Update: Last weekend we sold $3,690 in gift cards and made $162 for our parish. Thank you to every-one who participated! Our next sale will be on February 3rd & 4th.
St. James Weekly Contributions
Total Contributions January 21, 2017
$1,108.96 Total
$848.00 Envelopes
$140.96 Offertory
We Share On-Line Contributions $120.00
St. Mary Weekly Contributions
Total Contributions January 21, 2017
$2,590.00 Total
$2,212.00 Envelopes
$328.00 Offertory
We Share On-Line Contributions $50.00
St. James
Actual Fiscal YTD $61,156.21
YTD Budgeted $70,312.70
Difference ($9,156.49)*
St. Mary
Actual Fiscal YTD $74,772.27
YTD Last Year $72,790.30
Difference $1,981.97
*Designates Shortfall
GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE January 28, 2018 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time "The people were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes." Those gathered in the synagogue where Jesus taught had never heard anything like this before. They were used to the preaching of the well-educated scribes, but Jesus possessed something that those men lacked: authority. Instead of merely interpreting the laws of the prophets, Jesus presented a new vision, indeed, he shared the good news of the Gospel with his listeners. We do not have the opportunity to stand in the presence of Jesus in the same way that those first-century Jews did, but nonetheless we can also stand in awe of his authority. His teachings are available to us through the sacred Scriptures that the Church has preserved and through the sacred tradition that the Church carries on. And in a special way, Christ's authority continues to inspire and guide us through the ministries of the papacy, episcopacy, and priesthood that Jesus established on our behalf while he was yet on earth. As Catholics, we have a special share in the astonishing authority of Jesus through the hierarchy of the Church. Although this structure is often misunderstood or misinterpreted, it is actually an authority rooted in service and modeled after Christ who told his apostles, "The greatest among you must be your servant" (Mt 23:11). This humble exercise of authority is contrary to the worldly search for power. And whenever we find ourselves in a position of authority, we too should strive to lead and direct others in the true spirit of Christian love and service. Chances are, if we truly imitate Christ in this way, people will be astonished at what they see.
Sesquicentennial Anniversary books!!
They have arrived!! These books are given to each family
as a gift from your parish...the book costs the parish $33. A
donation will gladly be accepted. Make your check out to
your respective parish!
World Day for Consecrated Life will be celebrated in the Church on Thursday, February 2, 2018, and in parishes on the weekend of February 3-4, 2018. Please pray for all those in consecrated life and be sure to thank them on their special day. May they continue to be inspired by Jesus Christ and respond generously to God's gift of their vocation.
Parish News:
Prayer Chain contact for SJ: Darlene Jakusz 715-592-4443 Cards of Love Contact: Sandy Konkol 715-498-9942 Communion for the sick, elderly & homebound contact: Mary Jane Jastromski 715-824-5640 Prayer Chain contact for SM: Barb Groholski 715-824-3649 Laurie Hintz - [email protected] Communion for those unable to attend Mass contact: Jim or Deb Sniadajewski @ 715-824-6747
Grief Share Along with the winter cold and snowy, icy roads comes time to take a recess from offering Grief Share sessions. We concluded the 12 week series. The program will take place again in spring. New and former participants should look for details about time, dates, and location later this winter in the church bulletin. If you have or someone you know has a need for support, contact Shawn at 715-824-2300.
Music Ministry Have you been known to sing out in the car to and from work? Have you ever played an instrument? Are you looking to get involved in our community? We could use your gifts to praise our Lord. Please contact Michelle Shulfer at 715-600-4145.
SMMC PCCW Thank you to all who have supported our recent RADA Cutlery sale. We will be selling again in the St Joseph's room before and after masses on Jan 27 and 28, Feb 24 and 25 and March 17 and 18. If you would like to place an order before those dates, please call Kathy Somers 715-824-3770.
You Can Heal Your Marriage – Do you feel alone? Retrouvaille is for married couples who feel bored, disillusioned, frustrated, or angry in their marriage. They may not know how to change the situation or even communicate with their spouse about it. This non-profit program has spread world-wide bringing forgiveness and renewed love and trust in marriages. For more information or to register for the upcoming program in Central Wisconsin beginning with a weekend on February 9-11, 2018, call 1-877- 922-HOPE (4673), or visit the website at www.HelpOurMarriage.com Fully
LOOKING FOR NEW ALTAR SERVERS AT SMMC We are currently looking for new young people to join our servers group at SMMC. Anyone who is 4th grade or older is welcome to join. Maybe you have a child who is thinking about it but not sure what it all involves? We would love to meet with them and show them all a server gets to do during a mass. Please contact Adam and/or Trish Cohen at ** 715-824-6840 or [email protected] with any questions.
SJ Altar Serving Refresher On February 7th we will have a refresher session for all servers, new and experienced. It will be held from 5-6 pm at SJ. If you are thinking of attending, please contact Theresa Shulfer at 715-592-4477. SMMC – MONEY COUNTERS NEEDED: St. Mary is looking
for volunteers to help count money on Tuesday mornings at SJ following the 8:15 am Mass. It takes about an hour or so to count the money. Counters are placed in groups and are scheduled to count only once in every 5 weeks. If you are interested and would like to help out, please call the office at 715-824-3455 or call Arlene Trzebiatowski at 715-824-5809. A special Thank You to all the folks who have volunteered their time to help count.
First Picnic Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday January 30th, 7:00 PM in the St. Joseph Room. Look forward to seeing all Chairman/Co-Chairman and Parishioners that would like to help make our picnic a "BIG" success. Thank You, any questions call Maryann 715-344-8809.
Lenten Regulations: The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb14. Lenten regulations are as follows: 1. Catholics who have celebrated their 14th birthday are to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, all Fridays in Lent, and Good Friday. 2. In addition to abstaining from meat, Catholics who have celebrated their 18th birthday, until they celebrate their 59th birthday, are to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Those who are bound to this regulation may eat only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to one’s needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted.
Adult & Children Faith Formation
CCD Schedule: Grades 1 – 5 for both St. James and St. Mary stu-dents: 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at St. James Grades 6 – 8 for both St. James and St. Mary stu-dents: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at St. James Grades 9 – 11 for both St. James and St. Mary students: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Jensen Center
Adult Faith Formation Study: The Adult Faith Formation study will resume on Mondays at 6:30 at St James. Come join us.
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Pilgrimage to Oberammergau: Fr. Al Burkhardt invites you to join him from Aug18-28, 2020 on a pilgrimage to visit Classical Europe: Budapest, Bratislava, Prague, Nurnberg, Rothenburg, Heidelberg, Rhine River Cruise, Neuschwanstein, and Oberammergau. The highlight of the trip is attendance at the Oberammergau Passion Play scheduled for 2020! Number is 40 participants which will be shared with a group hosted by Fr. Dennis Lynch. If interested in learning more about this pilgrimage, please attend a meeting at St. Anne Parish: Feb 9, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Learn about the Oberammergau Passion Play and the additional places that we will visit, cost and inclusions.
CARD PARITES: St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception Parish Custer, will host 11 Card Parties, Jan 14th-March 25th, at 1:00 pm in our parish hall. $8.00 donation at the door. Lunch Served. All are welcome.
Ponczka Bingo Party! Sacred Heart, 7373 Church Street, Polonia is holding their annual Ponczka Bingo Party, Sun, Feb 11th @ 1:00 p.m. There will be a bake sale, raffle, cherry tree, refreshments, food, and of course ponczki! Come join us for a fun filled afternoon of bingo.
Winterfest Fish Fry Fri, Feb 9 4:30–7:00 p.m., St. Joseph Parish, Stevens Point, Event includes delicious Fish Fry as well as Cash and Basket Raffles. Menu: fried/baked fish, shrimp or combo, choice of potato, coleslaw, bread, coffee/milk and homemade dessert. Pricing: Fish $9.00, Shrimp $10.00, Combo $9.50. Children 12 and under $5.50, $7.00, $6.25. Hot Dog Plate $3.00 (Carryout, call 715-341-1617 x 108 between 4:15 p.m. and 6:15 p.m.) For more information, contact the St. Joseph Parish Office at 7115-341-16170x101.
St. Casimir Winter Dinner and Raffle will be held in the church basement. Chicken dinner with chicken soup. 2 Dinner seatings at 5:15 and 6:16p.m.. $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-11 years old, 5 and under are free. Tickets must be purchased by Feb. 15th for the dinner. Tickets available after the 9 a.m.Sunday mass or by calling 715-341-0955. A 4 p.m. Mass with polka music will be prior to the dinner.
Do something special this Lent Feb 14 - March 25, you’re invited to join others for 40 Days for Life. It is a world-wide initiative for 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. See 40daysforlife.com for its website. You’re also invited to support our local 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way at 200 Division St. St. Point. You may have noticed this vigil in past years with volunteers praying, walking and carrying poster signs to help spread the word about this important community outreach. There will be a kick-off rally with speaker & potluck from 6-8 pm on Tues, Febr 13
th at St. Bronislava. For more information
contact: Jim Havlovick at 715-544-0447 or Gary Oudenhoven at 715-321-2283. Instructions on how to sign up for vigil hours will follow.
St. Maximilian Kolbe’s Annual: St. Patrick’s Day Ham Dinner Sunday, March 18 • Serving 11 am-2 pm at the old St. Patrick’s Building.
"That Man Is You" men’s group continues in the St Point Deanery starting Tues, Jan 16th. This year is entitled “The Unveiling of Love”, in which you will discover the unique Catholic vision of love and marriage, which is so profound that is spans from the Paradise in Eden through Christ’s sacrifice on Calvary to the Marriage Feast of the Lamb in heaven. This Spring Semester includes a Lenten journey which is usually the highlight of the year. Meetings will be held every Tues, starting with breakfast at 6:00 am, followed by a video presentation and small group discussion, ending at 7:30 am. Meetings will be at Sacred Heart Church in Polonia.
Vic Ferrari Concert: St. Adalbert School, will sponsor the Vic Ferrari Band for a concert event on Fri, Feb 2 at Lisa’s Lakeside Ballroom, Hatley. Doors open at 6, with music beginning at 7:30. All tickets include dinner, beer, wine and soda plus a chance to win cash prizes with a total value of $2,000. For info visit www.rosholtcatholic.org/concert.
Rosary Society Steak Night! Sacred Heart Parish, Polonia Sat, Feb 3
rd. Join Sacred Heart for their annual
Steak and Raffle night. Tickets available at the Parish Office 715-592-4221.
Fish Frynder, a place where people can find when and where a fish fry, or other parish Lenten meal is taking place throughout the diocese. Go to http://diolc.org/fishfrynder/