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Ihavetheprivilegeofseeingourstudentsdosomeamazingthingsduringtheschoolday.Igetinvitedtopresentationsonpresidents,saintsandotherhistoricalfigures.Ihavebeenabletowatchstudentsconductscienceexperiments,performskitsandachievemathematicalfeats.Buttwiceoverthepast12months,itwasstudentsdancinginMrs.Laust'sMusicclassthatcompletelymademyday.Bothtimes,ithappenedtobeourcurrent1stGradestudents.Theirpurejoyandexpressionwhengiventhechancetofreelyrespondtothemusictheyarelearningaboutisinfectious.Fortheparentsandteacherswhohaveseenthevideos,theyknowthatyoucan'twatchthevideoswithoutsmilingorlaughing.WhenIthinkofthisclass,itistheirsmilesthatcometomind.Iamamazedatthepositivityandhappinesstheybringtoeachday.Theyarealwaysup,brightandwillkeepanyteacherontheirtoes.Withthatpositiveattitudecomesaneagerness,curiosityandopennesstolearnthatwillbenefitthisgroupastheyprogressthroughtheiryearstogether.Theyaskquestions(yes,lotsofquestions),theysharestories,andgenuinelywanttolearn.Theirteacher,Ms.Graske,recentlywastestingthestudentsontheirknowledgeofprayerstheyshouldknowin1stGrade.Shewasamazedthatacrosstheboard,these12kidsalreadyhadmostofthemcommittedtomemory,anditwasonlyOctober.Thisyear,theywillcontinuetolearnto

Thisfall,St.JosephParishSchoolhasbeenslowlyandcautiouslyreclaimingsomeofouryearlytraditions.Alittleoveraweekago,wehadourfirstFamilyFunNightinalmosttwoyears.AndthispastMonday,wecelebratedAllSaintsDay,withthegoodmajorityofstudentscomingdressedasafavoritesaint.Wesawalloftheclassicfavorites,includingMary,St.Francis,St.PatrickandSt.Joseph.Butsomeofthemoremoderndaysaintsaretrendingnowamongourkids,likeKateriTekakwitha,andGiannaBerettaMolla.Ithasbeenwonderfultowitnesstheyoungerstudentsgrowinanticipationandexcitementovertheseyearlymilestonesintheschool,whiletheolderstudentsstilltreasurethosesameexperiencesandtraditions.Fallparent­teacherconferencesarealsotakingplacethisweek,andourteachers,students,andfamiliesallseemtohavefoundagoodpaceandroutinenowthatweareacouplefullmonthsintotheyear.The1stGradeclassroomhasabrandnewlookthisschoolyear,withfirst­yearteacherKalliePenkleadingthestudentsandtheirlearning.Sheisnostrangertotheschoolorparish,havingattendedSJPSasastudent,andasalifelongchurchgoerherewithherfamily.Ithasbeenwonderfultowelcomeanotheralumnustoourstaff,bringingforwardthehistory,understandingandfamiliaritywithourschoolandparishcommunity.MissPenkhasn'twastedanytimeinbringingherownstyleandmethodsintotheclassroom.Sheseemsavidtotryoutnewideasandtechniqueswithherlivelybunchof22youngchildren.Theyareourlargestgroup,thefirstclasswithover20studentsinoveradecade.Iamamazedeverydaybytheirabilitytojumpintocomplexactivitieswithonlybriefdirectionsfromtheirteacher,andtheyareanespeciallybrightgroupofstudentswithboundlesspotential.As1stGradersshould,theyhaveavarietyofinterests,andseemtoenjoyjustaboutanythingthatisputinfrontofthem.MissPenkhaseventakenonsomethingcompletelynewtotheschool;herclasshasadoptedacow!Everly,aredandwhiteHolsteinheifer,nowhasagroupofyoungchildrenkeepingtrackofhergrowthandprogressvirtuallyfromafar,bringinglearningintotheclassroominadistinctlytangibleway.AndwhileEverlywon'teverwalkthroughtheclassroomdoor(Ihope),thefarmthemeisaliveandwellinthedécor.Ourkidsin1stGradeseemtodeeplyrespectandloveMissPenk,andhereffortsareappreciatedbyourparentsandstaffaswell.Wehopethisvibrantgrouphasthebestyearpossibleastheygrowinfaithandknowledge.­PrincipalMageePicturedtoprow,lefttoright:MissIsabelRomens,MicahFiedler,ClaraBlock,BeckettJohnson,HarperLierman,OliverSchommer­Hammrich,andMissKalliePenk(withEverlytheheiferinthebackground).SecondRow:GraceMurphy,MaximusOgilve,MaddoxMost,MyaMcCarthy,LucyStoneberg,andParkerRandolph.FrontRow:ParkerWittek,ScottyMurphy,KateTiffany,BeckamRandolph,ColeButler,WillHolst,andDeclanWestland.Notpictured:JosephBeskar,EvanBrady,andRosePtacek.

She still presses her fingers together, hoping for the feel of him. Today thwould have been their 50 wedding anniversary. He’s been dead for over ten years.Some times, when she hears a sound in the house, or the light falls just the right away across an open doorway, she swears it’s him, just come in from the garden. It is the touch of him, the feel of him, the sight of him she misses most.On this day, she waits in line at a salad buffet. Her son has just told her that if she keeps giving money away at this rate she can only live another 7 years. Then she’ll be out of money. He laughed. So did she. She said, “I like to give to big things. Things that can keep on giving. It’s

ThispastTuesdayatmorningMassItoldthestoryofawomanIgrewupwithwho,asmyfatheralwaysusedtosay,“Neverhadagoodday.”Nomatterwhat,herhouse,herchildren,herhusband,herbody,therewasalwaysandeverydaysomethingwrong.IsuggestedthatanyofuscouldbethatwomanifwedidnotconsciouslylookforthegoodnessofGodinourliveseveryday.Forexample,wecouldallcomplainaboutthecomingblizzardandcompletelymissthebeautifuldayMondaywas.IsupposeIammostguiltyofthat­­lookingataglasshalfemptyworld­­asthemayorlikestotellme.And,Iamalwayssurprisedwhentheglassturnsouttobehalffull.Thegoodnewswhichstruckmethispastweekwasthatwehaveraisedthemoneyweneedforthere­roofing.Really,inrecordtime,aboutfiveweeks.Godisgood.WecannowproceedwiththeworkandevendothelittleflatroofonthesideentrancewhichhasleakedeveryyearthatI’vebeenhere.PeopleofSt.Joe’syouconstantlyremindmeofhowgoodGodisandhowmuchofthatgoodnessiswithineachofyou.Onefurtherbitofgoodnewsisthatwe’vecomeupwithaplantofinishoffthepartsofthechurchbasementstillremaining.Anewfloorwillbeputin,thewallswillbesheet­rockedandanewceilingsystemwillbeinstalled.HopefullythatworkwillbecompletedbeforetheendofJune.Ohyes,onefurtherbitofgoodnews,oneofthe“big”voices,AnthonyReed,willcomeinfromChicagowhereheiswiththeLyricOperaandsingwiththechoirforTriduum....GRS

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Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. • We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. • Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. • For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there He will come to judge the living and the dead. • I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church,

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Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. • We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. • Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. • For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there He will come to judge the living and the dead. • I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

Readings can be found at #1186

Entrance: Bring Forth the Kingdom (#734) Marty Haugen

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Congratulations to Allison Hovel and Matthew Bronk who celebrated the Sacrament of Marriage here at St. Joseph’s parish on Friday 13 August 2021.

CONGRATULATIONS

We joyfully welcome, Winifred Florence Johnson, daughter of Andrew & Samantha Johnson who was baptized in our parish on 31 July 2021.

Communion: In Christ We Come to Offer Thanks Michael Joncas

50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Responsorial Psalm: How Lovely is Your Dwelling Place Haugen

Entrance: Table of Plenty Dan Schutte

Refrain: Come to the feast of heaven and earth! Come to the table of plenty! God will provide for all that we need, here at the table of plenty.

1. O come and sit at my table where saints and sinners are friends. I wait to welcome the lost and lonely to share the cup of my love.

2. O come and eat without money; come to drink without price. My feast of gladness will feed your spirit with faith and fullness of life.

Preparation: The Cry of the Poor (#47) John Foley

Refrain: The Lord hears the cry of the poor.

1) I will bless the Lord at all times; with praise ever in my mouth. Let my soul glory in the Lord; who will hear the cry of the poor.

2) Let the lowly hear and be glad: the Lord listens to their pleas; and to hearts broken God is near, who will hear the cry of the poor.

3) Ev’ry spirit crushed God will save; will be ransom for their lives; will be safe shelter for their fears, and will hear the cry of the poor.

4) We proclaim your greatness, O God, your praise ever in our mouth; ev’ry face brightened in your light, for you hear the cry of the poor.

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PRAYER CORNERPlease keep the following in your prayer.

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WEEKLY CALENDAR

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Saturday 25 January 3:00 pm Confessions 4:00 pm Mass Parishioners

Sunday 26 January Bill Reiff by Family 10:00 am Mass/ParishionersTuesday 28 January 8:15 am Mass/Jim Richman by John & Carol MercordWednesday 29 January 8:15 am Mass/Jean Szews by St. Joseph StaffThursday 30 January 8:15 am Mass/Tom Killian by Tom DriscollFriday 31 January 10:30 Mass Care Center/Patsy Simon by Rose Skramstad Saturday 01 February 3:00PM Confessions 4:00 pm Mass/Bill-Jim-John Matzek by a friendSunday 02 February 10:00 am Mass/Mazie Cobian by John & Carol Mercord

Ÿ January 26 - Sunday PreschoolŸ January 29th no classes - Mark Pierce

PresentationŸ February 5 - Classes 1-9/Gr 2 in gyn 4-7 pmŸ February 9 - Sunday Preschool

For more info call Carol Mercord at 715-262-3514 or send email to carolmercord@stjosephprescott.com. Please refer to the online calendar for more information at www.stjosephprescott.com.

Thank you for your continued generosity to the Church. If you need a contribution statement for 2019 please call the Parish office at. (715) 262-5310.

YEAR-END CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS

The Knights of Columbus meet the 2nd Thursdayof each month at 6:30 pm in the church basement. If you are interested in joining or just want more information on what they do please attend one oftheir meetings.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Home Scripture Study

All are welcome to join the group that explores the Sunday Scriptures led by Jan Ptacek or Pat Rynda. The next meeting will be Tuesday11 February at Mary Beeler’s home after morning mass.

Norm Killian; Anita Casey (Darla Ironside’s Sister-Inlaw):

Jessica Sabelko, Laura Kemmerer; Denise Cornell (Sylvia

Falteisek’s daughter); Jana Morrow (Walt & Carol Matzek’s Daughter); Eileen Chase (Rich Niebur’s mom);

Kelly Niebur (wife of Ryan); Joe Riley; Jackie Unser; Bill

Casperson (Nancy Peterson’s brother); Robert Hei (Shirley Hei’s Son); Dwight Hollen; Kristi Meier; Evan

Horn; LaVerne Cobian; Richard Cornell; Dick Baker; Casie Johnson; Richard Hulne; Mike Meier; Jerry Killian;

Michael “Chip” O’Brien; Leslie Cobian; Marv Lindseth;

Julie Murchinson; Gracie Magnan (daughter of Peter & Jessie); George Johnson; Shirley Hei; Betty Armstrong; Jerry Hoss (brother of Janet Cleary); Bernie Wisniewski; Roberta Bradford(Shirley Dehning Granddaughter); Joe Stern (brother of Kate Killian); Butch Carroll (Roxie’s Husband); Boyd Huppert; Theresa Hei and all the parishioners who are homebound or in the nursing home. To add a name to the prayer corner, call 715-262-5310.

Names will remain on the list for one month, unless the parish office is notified otherwise.

Please call the Parish Office at 715-262-5310 or email at if you ParishOffice@StJosephPrescott.comwould like to donate the bread and wine in memory of your loved one for a month. The donation is $200. Thank you.

3:00 PM Saturday 6 November Confessions4:00 PM Saturday 6 November Parishioners10:00 AM Sunday 7 November Dorothy Most by Beth & Jerry Voss8:15 AM Tuesday 9 November Living & Deceased members of the Robert Bjork Family8:15 AM Wednesday 10 November Verna Koller by Mary Beeler 8:15 AM Thursday 11 November Clarence Matzek by Sylvia Falteisek3:00 PM Saturday 13 November Confessions4:00 PM Saturday 13 November Joan Kimball by Grant & Mary Wolf10:00 AM Sunday 14 November Parishioners

MASS INTENTIONS

The Knights of Columbus, an organization of Catholic men, works with our Parish, Diocese and Community to help those in need. If you are interested in information about the Knights, or would like to become a Knight, please Call Roger Hulne 715 603 5082. We need you, our Church needs you, our St. Joe’s School needs you. Being a Knight of Columbus is important and is very rewarding.

SYMPATHY

Prayers are kindly requested for parishioner Roger Malley who passed away 14 August 2021. We extend our sympathy to his family and friends.

Registration went out for fall classes. Please return yours today. We need a teacher for grade 3 and for grade 4 for Religious Education on Wednesdays starting Sept. 15 th. Please think about this great opportunity to serve in the teaching ministry. Here is your chance to share your time and talent. Call Carol today at 651-208-4449.

We need toys or games for prizes for the Children’s Games for the Fall Festival. Please leave donations in the box in the entrance of the Gathering Space. Keep them around $ 5. No guns. Also, we are looking for donations of $5 to buy treats for the Treat Walk (Previous

Cakes Walk) If you baked a cake before maybe you could drop $5 IN ANY ENVELOPE. Mark it Treat Walk and we will use that to buy items that are wrapped like Little Debbie’s . Check our Fall Festival Facebook site for more information. Call wit h any questions. Carol 651 -208-4449

ADULT EDUCATION

I am excited to tell you Fr. Mark Pierce will be coming Wednesday, January 26, 2022, to present "Jesus of History, Christ of Faith" supper and presentation. Save the date.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We will soon begin to schedule liturgical roles for the months of September, October, November and December. Please go online and block dates that you are not available by 14 August. We will be looking for Volunteers in all the ministries.

Liturgical Roles

Our Eucharist bread and wine for the month of September has been donated by Dale & Paula Iverson in memory Mae Josephine Tangley

NEWLY BAPTIZED

We joyfully welcome, Jackson Austin Tulip, son of Austin & Kaycee Tulip who was baptized in our parish on 3 October 2021.

We joyfully welcome, Hattie Rose DeSutter, daughter of Chris & Amanda DeSutter who was baptized in our parish on 1 August 2021.

We joyfully welcome, Westley Lawrence Evano, son of Michael & Megan Evano who was baptized in our parish on 1 August 2021.

Parents* who wish to have their child baptized (and who have not participated in a baptism class at St. Joseph’s within the last two years) are required to complete a baptism class. It is not necessary for the baby to be born prior to taking the class. In fact, many parents find it easier to take the class while expecting. The next class will be held on Tuesday, 14 September 2021 at 7:00 pm in the church gathering space. To register for the class, please call the parish office at 715-262-5310 and leave a message. *(Parents must be registered in the parish prior to baptism.)

SYMPATHY

Are you, or someone you know, interested in becoming Catholic - or knowing more about the faith? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is an extended period of catechesis (instruction in the faith) and spiritual formation in the Roman Catholic Church. Although RCIA is primarily a process by which people become full members of the Catholic Church, all people who are serious about exploring Catholicism are welcome at any level of knowledge, faith or intent. In short, RCIA is an adventure of the heart, mind and soul for those seeking a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and the Church. The RCIA program begins on Sunday, October 3rd this year and concludes in early May. Participants attend two sessions per month on Sundays from 8:30AM to 9:45AM where elements of the Catholic faith are explained, questions are addressed and practical ways to live as a disciple of Jesus Christ are explored. Participants are also encouraged to attend the Sunday Mass together at 10:00AM. The process culminates with the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist at the Easter Vigil. The process concludes the weeks following Easter as the newly initiated reflect on the graces they have received in the Sacraments and are equipped to live as disciples of Jesus Christ for the rest of their lives. Those interested in learning more about RCIA should contact Deacon Jerry Rynda at jrynda@diolc.org or by phone: (wk) 651-789-2887, (hm) 715-262-3065.

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8th ANNUAL DORIS H. MURPHY MEMORIAL LECTURE Monday, October 4, 2021 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. “Pilgrim People of Peace: Looking for a Map” with presenter: Dr. Gerald Schlabach at St. Bridget Church, 211 E. Division Street, River Falls, WI

Dr. Schlabach is an emeritus professor of theology at the University of St. Thomas, and co-founder and leader of Bridgefolk, an ecumenical group of Catholics and Mennonites. In this lecture, he will explain what Catholics and Mennonites can learn from one another and share his vision for how Catholics can heed their call to be peacemakers by being the “pilgrim people” that the Second Vatican Council envisioned. This lecture will be held in person and livestreamed at https://www.youtube.com/saintbridget

SPECIAL EVENT

Our Eucharist bread and wine for the month of November has been donated by Kevin & Terre’e Langer in memory of Alvin Langer.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Congratulations to Amanda Popp and Tyler Johnson who celebrated the Sacrament of Marriage here at St. Joseph’s parish on Thursday 7 October 2021.

DIOCESE OF LA CROSSE GUIDELINES FOR REPORTING INSTANCES OF

CHILD ABUSE

November 10th- Classes 1-9 Sundays during the 10am Mass we have classes for 4-, & 5-year-old children downstairs. Register anytime. (Stories of God’s Love”) November 17th- Classes 1-10 (9th and 10th grade should always check the schedule about in person and virtual class. November 24th- No Classes, Thanksgiving Break November 28th- First Sunday of Advent December 1st- Classes 1-10 December 8th- Classes 1-9 Reminder to 2nd grade families. First Reconciliation is re- scheduled for January 12th. Any questions: Call or email Carol at carolmercord@stjosephprescott.com 715-262-3514 or 651-208-4449

DIOCESE OF LA CROSSE GUIDELINES FOR REPORTING INSTANCES OF CHILD ABUSE The Diocese of La Crosse, through its policies and procedures, seeks to provide a prompt, appropriate and compassionate response to reporters of sexual abuse of a child by any diocesan agent (bishop, priest, deacon, employee, religious, vendor or volunteer). Anyone wishing to make a report of an allegation of sexual abuse should send that report to Mrs. Teresa Brown, Complaint Intake Agent, at the Diocese of La Crosse, P.O. Box 4004, La Crosse, WI 54602 -4004. Alternatively, you can contact Mrs. Brown at 608.791.0179 or intakeagent@diolc.org. The reporting form is available through the Diocese of La Crosse Office of Safe Environment or on the diocesan website at: diolc.org/safeenvironment/ reporting. Individuals are also encouraged to take their reports directly to civil authorities. Copies of the diocesan policy are available through your local Parish and on the diocesan website. If you have any questions about the Diocese of La Crosse and the implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, please contact Teresa Brown, Diocese of La Crosse, at 608.791.2679 or tbrown@diolc.org.

The pledge cards f or the 2021-2022 Annual Appeal have been mailed . If you have not received your card, please contact the parish office at 715-262-5310 for a pledge car d or information as to how you can give. Thank you so much for your generosity.

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Lector 1 • 1st readingLector 2 • 2nd reading & petitions

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Contact Information

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Monday, 15 November • 9:00 am Roger & Carm Klegin Ron & Anita Sterud

Mr. Magee

School Principal

St. Joseph Parish School

Walt Matzek Lector 1 Carol Matzek Lector 2 Tim Cooney EM Anita Sterud EM Walt Matzek EM Ashley Keller Server Michael Gray Server Scott Henrich Usher Ron Sterud Usher Dylan Bierbrauer Greeter Jacob Suchy Greeter

Jenny Brazzale Lector 1 Bernice Clement Lector 2 Steve Brown EM Peg Brown EM Harold Clement EM Cora Olson Server Joaquin Magee Server David Hovel Usher Jim Hovel Usher Finley Magee Greeter Mason Lewis Greeter

Patrick Leahy Lector 1 Jan Ptacek Lector 2 Jan Ptacek EM Charity Lubich EM Trevor Shearen EM Roger Hulne EM Patricia Hulne EM Will Markert Server Cadyn Hillebrand Server Chad Lubich Usher Allen Dunn Usher Karin Geerdes Greeter Jessica Geerdes Greeter Spencer Hince Video

Mr. Magee

School Principal

FINANCIAL NEWS

If you would like to set up automatic contributions to the parish, please contact the office to have a form sent out to you, 715-262-5310 or email us at ParishOffice@StJosephPrescott.com. There is also a copy of the form on the website under Church-Shortcuts. Thank you for the continued support of our parish.

PARISH STAFFRev. George R. Szews ...................................................................PastorRev. Mr. Gerald T. Rynda ...........................................................DeaconChris Magee..................................................................School PrincipalCarol Mercord ......................................Director of Religious EducationRita Johnson..........................................Parish Administrative AssistantAnn Schwebach.....................................................Finance and BenefitsCrystal McCarthy................................ School Administrative AssistantHowie Kittleson ......................................Building & Grounds ManagerDon Sabelko ................................,.............................. Cemetery SextonPHONE Rev. George R. Szews - Emergencies Only......................715-262-2520Parish Office .....................................................................715-262-5310St. Joseph’s School ...........................715-262-5912, Fax 715-262-5901Religious Education..........................................................715-262-3514Don Sabelko, Cemetery Sexton........................................715-262-3123.OFFICE HOURSClosed Monday & Friday; 9:00 am-3:00 pm Tuesday to Thursday

DEVOTIONSPerpetual Help Novena

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISMA class for new and expecting parents is held quarterly. Parents must be registered as parish members prior to attending the class. Call the parish office for more information. Baptisms are not celebrated during the Lenten season.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGECouples planning marriage should contact the parish office at least six months in advance. Marriages are not celebrated during the Lenten season.

NEW PARISHIONERSContact the Parish Office to make an appointment with the pastor.

MINISTRY TO THE SICKHoly Communion is brought to the sick and homebound every Wednesday. Those who are seriously ill or anticipating surgery should contact the parish office to arrange for the Anointing of the Sick.

PARISH BULLETIN Items for the weekly bulletin must be in the parish office by Friday at 12:30pm. (i.e. 9 days before the bulletin date)

PARISH WEBSITE………….. WWW.STJOSEPHPRESCOTT.COMPARISH EMAIL.............................parishoffice@stjosephprescott.comFr. Szews EMAIL..................................gszews@stjosephprescott.comFinance ...................................................finance@stjosephprescott.com

LITURGICAL SCHEDULES

Due to early publication deadline, the financial information will be updated next week.

Adult Envelope Contributions $ 3,661Offertory $ 261All Saints Day $ 315Total for week ending 10-31-2021 $ 4,237

Liturgical Roles

— Mr. Magee, School Principal

Jennifer Christensen Lector 1Jenny Brazzale Lector 2Jack Groskopf ServerOPEN ServerDon Sabelko UsherChad Lubich Usher

Walt Matzek Lector 1 Doris Ong-Schifsky Lector 2 Ashley Keller Server OPEN Server OPEN Usher OPEN Usher Isabelle Meyer Video

LITURGICAL SCHEDULES

HOME & SCHOOL

2022 ST. JOSEPH GALA

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Tickets are now for sale ONLINE for Disco Knights! January 29th 6pm-11pm @ Ptacek’s Event Center

Imagine… “end of January...cold...snowy…”

Who is going to be ready for a NIGHT OUT!?

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Financial News

Communion: I Received the Lving God (#851)

Due to early publication deadline, the financial information will be updated next week.

closing: Glory and Praise to Our God (#522) Dan Schutte

Communion: Christ Be Our Light

We are looking for items for the SILENT AUCTION, any new item you would like to donate or a basket you would like to CREATE would be appreciated. Please TURN IN YOUR TICKETS! The St. Joseph Fall Festival will be 19 September 2021. Please take a look below and see how you can help make it successful.

Communion: I Received the Living God (#916) Richard Proulx

FALL FESTIVAL

St. Joseph’s Fall F estival is Sunday, 19 September 2021 , following 10 AM Mass. The Euchre tournament is on Saturday,18 September at 5pm. Help Needed! Please sign up to help at the Fall Festival using the slip on the bottom of this page. Treat Walk We are looking for donations of $5 to buy treats for the Treat Walk, previously the Cake Walk. Silent Auction

Looking for donations for the

silent auction. If you would

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651-402-0450.

Children’s games

Prize donations for children’s

games are being accepted

($5-$10 amount -no

guns). Donations can be left

in the box in the Church entry.

Treasure Jars

Fill a jar (any size) with fun

kid-friendly items (toys, candy,

stickers, etc.) and put them in

the box in Church entry.

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Closing: Glory and praise to our God (#606) Dan Schutte Communion: Unless A Grain of Wheat (#783) Bernadette Farrell

Communion: Amen to the Body of Christ Delores Dufner

Closing: We Are the Light of the World (#592) Jean Greif

1) Blessed are they who are poor in spirit, Theirs is the kingdom of God. Bless us, O Lord, make us poor in spirit; Bless us, O Lord, our God.

Refrain: We are the light of the world, May our light shine before all, That they may see the good that we do, And give glory to God.

2) Blessed are they who are meek and humble, They will inherit the earth. Bless us, O Lord, make us meek and humble; Bless us, O Lord, our God.

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715-262-5588 • 1-800-659-3168

Always a Hassle-Free Experience and a Fair Price

• New Homes • Additions • Window & Door Replacement • Custom Decks • Sunrooms

(Cell) 715.497.2285Building & Remodeling Professionals

Licensed & Insured

HOME TOWN PC REPAIR Your Computer Repair Specialists

140 Broad Street Prescott, WI

715-262-2370

www.hometownpcrepair.net

JOANNE HINES AGENCY, INC.

Joanne M Hines, Agent 450 E Wall St Ellsworth, WI 54011

715.273.5212

COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL • NEW OR REPAIR

TWIN RIVERS ROOFING120 VINE STREET • PRESCOTT, WI 54021

JOHN SCHOMMER HOME: 715-262-5420 CELL: 612-221-8538

BRAD SCHOMMER Cell 715-307-8515

Dr. Todd H. Hulse

Dr. Kevin L. Tri

1260 Hwy 55 ~ Hastings, MN 55033

(651) 437-1940

Hastings, MN • 651-437-4030

• Saturday Service 7am-3pm

• New & Pre-Owned Vehicles

Hastings, MN • 651-437-5200

(651) 404-1000

Committed to Community

Hastings Office 651.438.0011

www.premierbanks.com

(715) 262-4966www.stcroixixinteriors.com

(139 Broad St., Prescott)

Jim Schumacher651-480-8877

comcjim@gmail.com308 4th St W., Hastings, MN 55033

We Clean & Service Septic Systems

• Clean Lines • Video Sewer Lines • Grease Traps • Car Washes

715-425-1025 • www.DarrellsSeptic.com

MACHINING

KYLE WARP, OWNER/OPERATOR

PARISHIONER

925 DEXTER ST. SUITE APRESCOTT, WI 54021

715.262.2027

KWARP@IDAMFG.COMWWW.IDAMFG.COM

Proudly Serving Prescott, WIjason.neuhaus@cbburnet.com

715-307-5235

New Adventures Learning Center - Prescott

1051 Orrin Road, Prescott • 715-262-4245 newadventureslearningcenter.org

• Serving Children 6 weeks to 12 years • Monday through Friday, 6am-6pm • Flexible scheduling

1505 Orrin Rd, Prescott Phone: 715-262-5661

• Accepting admissions in short-term and long-term stays.• Offering vacation and respite stays, and hospice care.• Helping our residents to stand tall and enjoy life again.

Computer Repair and Servicing

www.pcbonkers.net

715-256-7847

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