We Welcome You We welcome you to our parishes and our communities. If you would like to become a member of one of our parishes, please contact the parish office (994-2526- Bloomington or 725-5595-Cassville) to register. For those who are interested in becoming Catholic or returning to the Catholic faith, please contact Fr. John.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation Fr. John will be available to hear confessions on Mondays from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s, Bloom-ington and from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at St. Charles School Church.

Baptism May God bless our new parents! Please contact Fr. John to schedule the baptism of your child at your church and to attend a baptismal preparation session.

Marriage Congratulations on your upcoming marriage! Please call Fr. John at least six months in advance of the wedding. One of the parties must be a practicing Catholic.

Anointing of the Sick Whenever someone is seriously ill, hospitalized, or is dying, please contact the Bloomington parish office immediately. If you or someone you know is sick and would like to be included in the Mass prayers, please call the parish office.

Vocations Please contact Fr. John if you or someone you know would like to learn more about becoming a priest, brother, sister, deacon, or lay church minister. Please pray for more vocations to the priesthood and all religious ministries!!!

St. Charles and St. Mary’s School -Faith, Family and Academic Excellence To register your child, please call Ms. Julie Zenz at 994-2435 for St. Mary School or 725-5173 for St. Charles School. St. Mary and St. Charles Schools admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin.

Bulletin Notices Please submit bulletin notices in writing to the parish office (sunday7@tds.net) on Monday.

St. Charles Parish Office Hours Call parish office at 725-5595 to schedule appointments. St. Mary’s Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

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The Ascension of the Lord May 24, 2020

Scripture for the week of May 25, 2020

Monday: Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38; Ps 68:29-30, 33-36ab; Jn 17:11b-19 Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11;Jn 17:20-26 Friday: Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab;Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps 11:4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-25 Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29-30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34;

1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13; Jn 20:19-23

Memorial Day: God Bless America! As our nation celebrates Memorial Day, we honor all of our service men and women. Thank you for your service to our country. We remember you in our

prayers, as well your comrades, who gave the ultimate sacrifice of their life for our freedom.

Mother’s Day Rose Sale Thank you to everyone who purchased roses in honor of Mother’s Day to say thank you for the

gift of life. We raised over $300.00 from the sale which will be donated to the Women’s Care Center in Madison, Clarity Clinic in Platteville and Diocesan Respect life activities. Thank you to everyone who works to make sure that every life is valued, cherishes and supported. Sharing Our Blessings Thank you to everyone who supports our parishes with their time, talents and financial support! May God continue to bless you for your generosity and kindness. Please pray for the financial health of our parishes and that all members will generously share the many blessings that God has given them with our parishes.

Fr. John’s Notes Memorial Day-Today & Every Day On Monday our nation will again remember all who have sacrificed their lives for our nation in military service. We should remember in pray all who died in

service to our nation in: War of Independence The War of 1812 The Civil War WWI WWII The Korean Conflict The Vietnam War Iraq War Conflict in Afghanistan We see how each generation of Americans has been asked to serve our nation in military service and some have sacrificed their lives for us. Many we pray for all of them on this Memorial Day.

Guidelines for the Resumption of Public Masses So many of you have expressed your longing to come to Mass again and receive the Holy Eucharist. With the guidance of the Diocese of Madison and adapting to our church buildings and community these are some of the procedures and policies we will follow during this trying time. 1. Since there is a restriction on the number who can attend each Mass because of social distancing and since some are much more vulnerable to the virus Bishop Hying is dispensing the Sunday Mass obligation through at least the end of June. 2. We will try to maintain social distancing of six feet between persons who are not living in the same household. To accomplish this we ask you to follow these procedures. *We ask you to use every other pew as designated. A larger family can use a whole pew and smaller families and individuals should locate themselves toward the end of the designated pew. *For the distribution of communion, I will direct one side to come up for communion and then the other side, always keeping social distance. During this phase of return-ing to public Mass, I will be one only one distributing Holy Communion. *Ushers will be available to provide guidance in each church. *Bulletins will only be available to be picked up after Mass. *Since I will be having the five Masses each week-end, I encourage some of you to attend Mass at Glen Haven on Saturday evening since it normally has significant extra space on an average weekend. *Please respect the need that other people have for social distance since they may be more vulnerable to the effects of the virus, but desire to receive the sacrament.

Liturgy Schedule

Sat. 5/23 Kathleen Kiefer and Tom Hilby (Bloomington) Frank Van Bogaert (Glen Haven) Sun. 5/24 Brian and Brenda McCabe (Patch Grove) Bob, Elaine and Dave Heiar (Bloomington) All Parishioners (Cassville) :30

Mon. 5/25 Joe, Florence, John Kunkel (Cassville) Tues. 5/26 John A. Meinholz (Cassville) Wed. 5/27 John Wm & Margaret Mergen (Bloomington) Thurs. 5/28 Lyle Taylor and Diane Guanella (Bloomington) Fri. 5/29 No Mass If Fr. John can resume public Masses, the Masses will be at the following times. The 4:30 p.m. Mass will be at St. Mary’s until St. Charles Church Restoration is completed.

Sat. 5/30 4:30 PM Marge Herbers (Bloomington) 8:00 PM All Parishioners (Glen Haven) Sun. 5/31 8:00 AM Betty Mergen (Patch Grove) 9:15 AM Jim Hermsen (Bloomington) 10:30AM Lawrence, Lucille and Jack Reynolds and Jerome Hauk (Cassville)

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St. John’s News St. John’s Paris Festival is planned for Saturday, August 15. Save the date and plan to attend this fun parish

event. Thanks you to the volunteers for their work with the landscaping outside of St. John’s Church. The area looks very nice.

St. Mary’s Memorial Candle Display St. Mary’s Church has a beautiful Memorial Candle display at the back of the church. Candles can be reserved in memory of or in honor of loved ones or for special intentions or occasions. The cost is $60.00 for the first year (includes

$10.00 to cover the cost of engraving the name place) and $50.00 for each following year. For more information, please contact the parish office at 994-2526.

PARISH FINANCIAL UPDATES PLEASE HELP US PAY OUR EXPENSES St. Mary’s Collections for the period ending May 15, 2020 Church Support….………………………………………...$1,860.00 Gifts…………………………………………………………...$300.00 Catholic Financial Life Matching Funds………………...$1,000.00 School Gifts…………………………………………………..$370.00 Pop Cans……………………………………………………….$12.20 St. Mary’s families are asked to generously contribute toward the support of parish expenses. It is suggested for a family to give $900.00 and a single person $450.00 per year. St. John’s Collections for the week ending on May 15, 2020 Church Support……………………………………………...$300.00 Memorial…………..…………………………………………..$20.00 St. John’s Food Pantry Donations………………………..$1,630.00 St. John’s families are asked to generously contribute toward the support of parish expenses.

SAINT PHILIP NERI (1515-1595) May 26 In a shop near the Vatican, a group of Americans laughed as the shopkeeper showed off his fluent English and latest souvenir, a key ring whose papal portrait, when pressed, activat-ed a recorded blessing. Through the shop window, two clerics scowled disapproval. The shopkeeper grunted, “They’re a very somber order who’ve left the Church. I recognize them.” “By their long robes?” an American asked. “Many in Rome wear robes,” replied the shopkeeper. “It’s their long faces!” When Philip Neri arrived in sixteenth-century Rome, there was reason to be somber. Swiss Guards had been massacred on Saint Peter’s steps defending the pope. Parts of Europe were abandoning the Church. But Philip resolved to be an “apostle of joy,” drawing especially the young to Christ—and frequent con-fession and Communion—by his sincere interest in their prob-lems, prayerful example, and gentle humor. His “Oratory,” a movement as well as a place, provided recreation and devotion in a joyful atmosphere of companionship, service, and liturgy. Philip Neri challenges each of us to begin improving Church and world by changing ourselves with unfailing joy. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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ST. MARY’S SCHOOL NEWS Our vision: Faith, Family and Academic Excellence Congratulations to St. Mary’s 8th Grade Graduates, Diana Herbers, Gretta Hamann and Ty Tolle. We are proud of them and of all our St. Mary’s students who are completing the school year this week.

If you are interested in sending your children to St. Mary’s School please contact us for a school visit. SCRIP: SCRIP has moved to Economy Feed Mill. Non-discrimination Statement St. Mary Schools admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and financial aid programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Thank You to Our Bulletin Advertisers The cost of printing the bulletins is defrayed through the local business and individuals who advertise in our bulletin. Please thank these generous sponsors and mention that you saw their ad in our bulletin. It is always good to let them know that their advertising works. Please contact a parish office if you would like to advertise in the bulletin. The cost is approximately $6.00 per week for a small ad.

St. Mary’s Parish Council We are seeking to individuals who would be interested in serving on St. Mary’s Parish Council. Please contact Annette Knapp or St. Mary’s Parish office for more information.

Thank You’s Thank you to the family and friends of Marge Herbers for their generous gifts to St. Mary School in her memory. Thank you to Catholic Financial Life for the $1,000.00 in matching funds for St. Mary’s Fish Fry raffle. Thank you to Scenic Rivers Energy Cooperative, Clay Oates, St. Mary’s Altar Society, and St. John’s CCW for their generous donations to St. John’s Food Pantry. Thank you to St. Mary’s and St. John’s parish members and others for the generous donations of church support, gifts, and memorials so that we have been able to pay our expenses. Thank you to Kim Vogt and Donna Bark for donating the flowers for around the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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St. Mary’s Help of Christians Parish Festival Our parish picnic in June is postponed until the fall. We are hoping to have the raffle and Silent auction at that time.

Reflection “I am praying for them…” (John 17:9) Prayer is the foundation of our Faith and the foundation of Stewardship. Pray in good times and in bad. Prayer is always the first best option in any situation, not just the last re-sort. Pray for friends and family and for those that don’t treat you very well. Pray to give praise, to thank, and to ask God for help. Pray to see what God wants you to do with the gifts He has given you.

PARISH FINANCIAL UPDATES St. Mary’s, Glen Haven for May 16, 2020: Church Support….……...………….……………..$270.00 St. Charles, Cassville for May 17, 2020: Church Support……………………….$2,930.00 St. Charles Cemetery……………………………...$270.00 St. Mary’s Settlement Cemetery…………………$100.00 International combined Collection……………….$340.00 PLEASE HELP US PAY OUR EXPENSES St. Charles suggested giving is $1,400.00 a year for a married couple and $700.00 a year for a single household.

Catholic Herald Each week the Catholic Herald gives its readers a Catholic perspective on national and international news with articles from Catholic News Service. The Catholic Herald also keeps readers up to date locally with coverage of events hap-pening around the Diocese of Madison. If you do not subscribe but wish to receive the Catholic Herald print or e-Edition in your home, contact your parish office. The cost is $20.00.

HUMILITY Humility is a virtue we don’t see much in our times. It seems that bragging, swaggering, and arrogance dominate our fashion for everything and our Internet conversations. Who hasn’t been irritated by the “trolls” who try (usually with bad grammar and poor spelling) to start an online fight with those whose opinions do not align with theirs?    Our stores, catalogs, and online shopping sites are full of useless items geared in use and price to the very rich, as             ordinary, useful things seem to fade off the sales scene. As the rich get richer, the poor get poorer and the middle class is               fading away. What is the antidote to this? Humility is a good place to start. Devotion to God is worth more than riches. “The father of orphans and the defender of widows is God in his holy dwelling. God gives a home to the forsaken; [God] leads forth prisoners to prosperity.”        Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co   

Cemetery Donations Requested We are again asking for donations for the St Charles and St Mary's Settlement Cemetery. If you would like to give a donation, please put it in an envelope marked with the cemetery of your choice and put it in the collection. You can also mail it to: St Charles Parish, 521 Dewey St., Cassville, WI 53806.

St. Charles Church Restoration This week at St. Charles Church, the work to paint, varnish, and redecorate the beautiful, original reredos is continuing. Also beautiful designs are being applied to the church ceiling and around the windows.

St. Charles CCW News Sacred Heart Statue Restoration Project Dear ladies, With the challenges that we currently face, our sum-mer CCW fundraisers might have to be put hold or they may not be able to happen at all. As a CCW we still want to move forward doing good deeds for our church and community. With Father John’s approval and our CCW Leadership Team, we would like to raise funds to have the Sacred Heart statue restored. The cost of this project is around $900. Originally the statue was donated by Mary Ginter in memory of her parents. We will safeguard the engraved plate on the statue. The restoration of the statue will be in honor of Father Bill Seipp. During May and June, we would like to raise funds for this project. Here’s the plan: By calculating the cost to make pies and cookies for bake sales and events, each of us can arrive at a cash donation for this restoration. We hope you are interested in being a significant part of this CCW project. Checks can be made payable to St. Charles CCW. We prefer that your donation is sent by mail to: Bev Klauer, CCW Treasurer, Box 442, Cassville, WI 53806 We will keep you informed as to the amount collected at the end of June. Any amount over the expected cost would be designated for future charitable endeavors. If you have questions about the restoration of the Sacred Heart statue, please call Susan Kremer (725-5961).

St. Charles School News Congratulations to our 8th Grade graduates Irelyn Brinkman, Heath Rauch, and Eli Adams.

If you are interested in sending your children to St. Charles please contact us for a school visit.

The Ascension of the Lord May 24, 2020

Celebrate Life  

Jesus prayed on the night before he died, "Father, give me the glory I had with you before the world

began." How is the glory he has in the Ascension different from the glory he had "before the world began?" It differs only in that now, he has it in a human nature. Our humanity has been taken to the heights of heaven, fulfilling the destiny God intended for human life from the beginning. Revelation 3:21 declares, "To the one who gains the victory, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne." God’s plan for us is not just that we will gather around the throne or fall down before the throne, but that we will sit with him on the throne! This hope extended to the human family by the Gospel is directly contradicted when the same human beings destined for the heights of heaven are attacked by violence, degraded in their dignity, or put to death by things like abortion. The human nature Jesus brings to glory in the Ascension is the same human nature you and I share, and the same human nature that the babies in the womb share. Celebrating the Ascension in daily life means treating each human life as one destined to sit with Christ on his throne.   ‐ Priests for Life website 

                           

Project Rachel - Healing from Abortion Are you or a loved one carrying the sorrow and regret from abortion? Whether recent or long ago … God is waiting … Healing is possible. For confidential help, please contact Mary at 608-221-9593 or rachel@straphael.org www.madisondiocese.org/rachel Natural Family Planning Register for in-person education courses or for a self-paced online course: http://www.madisondiocese.org/classes-andregistration Questions? Call 608-495-6117 or email: nfp@straphael.org                  

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend Covid-19 has changed our lives. Once it is over, we need to strengthen our marriages. Live your married lives “more abundantly” by participating in a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend on June 26-28 in Rockford, IL; Sept. 11-13 in Geneva, IL or Oct. 16-18 in Brookfield, WI. Visit our website at - alifetimeoflove.org or call (888) 574-5653. Para un fin de semana en español por favor llamen a Candelario y Emilia al 815-375-4250.                           

Survivors of Suicide (SOS) Support Group WHERE: Mound City Bank Motor Branch, Platteville, WI. This support group is meant to help those who have lost a loved one to suicide and to give hope. More information at http://www.bens-hope.com.

National Suicide Prevention Life Line – 1.800.273.8255 24 Hour assistance.

Meetings *June 10– St. John Parish council meeting at 7:00 p.m. *June 16 -St. Mary’s Parish Council meeting in Bloomington at 7:00 p.m. *June 22– St. Charles Parish Council meeting at 7:30 p.m.

EVENTS *June 9-St. John’s Food Pantry at 1:00 p.m. *July 14 -St. John’s Food Pantry at 1:00 p.m. *July—St. Mary’s Golf Outing *August 11 -St. John’s Food Pantry at 1:00 p.m. *August 15-St. John’s Summer Fest. *September 8 -St. John’s Food Pantry at 1:00 p.m. *September 12 & 13– St. Mary’s Fall Festival *September 20– St. Charles Fall Festival

Seventh Sunday of Easter After Jesus ascended to his Father in heaven, the first thing that his disciples did was to gather together and pray. His mother, his family, his apostles, his other apostles: “All these devoted themselves with one accord to prayer.” Nearly two thousand years later, we gather together with one accord to pray as well. Listening to today’s readings, let us note the im-portance of prayer for Jesus and those he left behind.

Courage & EnCourage Courage, an apostolate of the Catholic Church, ministers to persons with same-sex attractions and their loved ones. They also have an outreach called EnCourage, which ministers to relatives, spouses, and friends of persons with same-sex attractions. In recognition of the irreplaceable role of the family in attaining an understanding of the homosexual condition and embracing a life of chastity. If you are looking for acceptance for yourself-same-sex attraction and all-while embracing the truth about sex as God means it to be, you may call (608) 821-3018 or contact courage@madisondiocese.org for more information.

Help is Available If you need support for an unplanned pregnancy, please contact the Clarity Clinic of SW Wisconsin at 185 E. Pine St. Platteville, WI 53818, 608-348-5787 or email at clientservices@claritywi.com or the Women’s Care Center in Madison, WI at 608-241-8100. For more information on pro-life issues, visit www.WisconsinRightToLife.org.

AA and Al-Anon Meetings Due to the Corona virus many meetings have moved online. Please call 608-222-8989 for more information.

Check out Bishop Hying’s Videos Our new Bishop Donald Hying has been creating many insightful “A Moment with the Bishop” videos that can be viewed by going to the Diocese of Madison website at https://madisondiocese.org/or you can search for them on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch.We also post the videos on St. Mary’s and St. John’s Facebook pages.

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