SAINT CLEMENT CATHOLIC PARISH · 3/3/2020 · has died with non-deadly (1 John 5:16-17), post-baptismal sins on his soul (Jesus purifies us of the effects of the sins He has forgiven)

Let us attend to what is good, pleasing, and acceptable in the sight of God who formed us...and let those who have

love in Jesus Christ keep the commandments of Christ.

(Pope St. Clement I, “Letter to the Corinthians”)

SAINT CLEMENT CATHOLIC PARISH135 South Washington Street – Lancaster, Wisconsin 53813

Founded in 1859

For Parish Membership, Baptisms, Weddings, Communion Calls or any other pastoral need, contact the respective parish office.

Bulletin Announcements: Deadline is Monday at noon to the St. Clement Parish Office or to [email protected]

Fr. William Vernon, Pastor 723-4990Bill Manthe, Parish Associate 723-4990Katie Crosby, Parish Secretary 723-4990

Website: www.saintclementparish.com

Josh Jensen, Principal 723-7474Nick Crosby, CRE 7-12 723-4990Rebecca Dean & Melissa Martin, CREs K-6

Email: [email protected] (Katie)

Diocese of Madison, Bishop Donald J. Hying

OFFICE HOURS:Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays:

9 am to 5 pmThursdays & Fridays:

9 am to 2 pm

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT MARCH 8, 2020

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

February 29 & March 1Church Support Envelopes � � � � � $5,090�00Offertory Cash� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �$794�00Children’s Offertory� � � � � � � � � � � � � �$47�00Ash Wednesday Offertory � � � � � � $1,166�00Children’s Offertory� � � � � � � � � � � � � �$12�00Weekly Electronic Giving � � � � � � � �$988�001st of Month Electronic Giving � �$1,245�00Total � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �$9,342�00

Budgeted Offertory for March � �$42,671�00Offertory Received in March� � � � $9,342�00Budgeted Amount Still Needed � � $33,329�00

Monthly Offertory Comparison February 2020 (4 weekends)� � � � � $30,114�00February 2019 (4 weekends)� � � � � $28,595�00

Weekly Mass Schedule

Tuesday, March 10 � � � � � � � � � � 8:15 AM † Edgar Bornhauser

Wednesday, March 11 � � � � � � � 8:15 AM † Clara C� Fuerstenberg

Thursday, March 12 � � � � � � � � � 8:15 AM Healing for Ruby Ihm

Friday, March 13 � � � � � � � � � � � 8:15 AM Special Intention for Patricia H

Saturday, March 14� � � � � � � � � � 8:15 AM Members of the Baus Family

5:00 PM People of Our Parish

Sunday, March 15 � � � � � � � � � � � 7:30 AM Third Sunday of Lent

† Leona & Lavern Digman 9:30 AM

† Dave Sturmer

From Our Pastor:From Our Pastor:In the Transfiguration of Jesus that we hear about this Second Sunday of Lent

(Matthew 17:1-9), God gives us a glimpse of His glory in Heaven� We respond, as we do at every Mass, with prayers of thanksgiving, and with prayers for people who have died – because they may benefit from our prayers if they are in Purgatory, which is not a place but a state of being, a state of purification, that occurs in Heaven� When we die, we either go to Heaven or Hell – and God will judge us according to our deeds, whether good or evil (2 Cor� 5:10; Matthew 25)� To be in Purgatory means that we are in Heaven, for Jesus has saved us from our sins� To be before the Face of God in the full glory of Heaven (the Beatific Vision), we may need a purging of the effects of the sins we committed, sins that Jesus Christ in His infinite mercy has forgiven� Purgatory is Our Lord’s merciful justice� Jesus revealed His justice and mercy in His Crucifixion and Resurrection� Purgatory is like the time I broke a window at my parents’ home – I asked them to forgive me and they did, but the window remained broken� Someone had to repair it� Likewise, we seek God’s forgiveness for our sins and He forgives us, yet the effects of our sins remain (harm we caused to others by our sins)� So by God’s grace we strive to repair the damage we caused by our sins� Such reparation (Masses, prayers, fasting, almsgiving, penances) can also be done by us on behalf of the dead who may need a final purification�

Purgatory, then, is a state of purification in Heaven, where the saving merits of Jesus Christ’s death and Resurrection are applied to the soul of the deceased Christian who has died with non-deadly (1 John 5:16-17), post-baptismal sins on his soul ( Jesus purifies us of the effects of the sins He has forgiven)� This final purification prepares the Christian’s soul for total union with God in the full glory of Heaven (the word “Purgatory” does not appear in the Bible, but we still use the term just as we use the non-Biblical word “Trinity” to describe God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit)� Let us pray for the faithful departed – if they’re already in the fullness of Heaven, then our prayers and penance may deepen their love for God, or God will apply them to others who do need them� The Bible and Catechism can help us to understand Jesus Christ’s Teachings on Purgatory:

Isaiah 6:5-7; 2 Macc� 12:38-46; Sirach 7:33; Psalm 99:8; Rev� 6:9-10, 8:3-4, 21:27; Matthew 5:8, 5:48, 12:32, 17:1-8, 25:31-46; Mark 9:49; Luke 16:19-31; John 5:16-17; 1 Cor� 3:10-20, 15:20-34; 2 Cor� 4:7-18, 5:1-10; 2 Tim� 1:15-18; Hebrews 9:23-28, 12:14� Also, Catechism of the Catholic Church #1030-1032�

With peace and prayers in Christ,Fr. William

A MUCH-DELAYED CHRISTMAS THANK YOU FROM YOUR PASTOR

Dear Parish family,Thank you for all the notes, cards, gifts and food this past Christmas Season� As Lent has

begun, please forgive me for getting this note to you all so late� Please accept this “thank you” note from me for all your prayers, kind words and generous and thoughtful gifts during my third Christmas here at Saint Clement Catholic Parish in Lancaster! Please know that I continue to thank God for you and your families each day, as it is a blessing to serve you – you’re all in my daily prayers, especially at Mass� As we strive by God’s grace to live the virtues of faith, hope and love, may we always seek the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph and Saint Clement, and grow in our love for Jesus Christ, His Church and one another – and may God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit bless you now and always� – Fr. William

RECONCILIATIONBefore Daily & Sunday Masses

Saturday at 4:00 PMFace-to-face reconciliation by appointment only�

ADDITIONAL CONFESSION TIMES DURING LENT

In addition to the daily and Saturday Confession schedule, Fr� William will be offering Confessions on Fridays, March 13, 20 and 27 and April 3, 6:30-7:30 pm, and on Holy Saturday, April 11, 4-5 pm�

The March edition of Magnificat, The Word Among Us, as well as EWTN programming schedules are available at various entrances of the church�

THIS WEEK AT ST. CLEMENTSunday, March 8 � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7 pm, Men’s Group, Dining Hall

Wednesday, March 11 � � � � � � � � �9:30 am, Mass at Orchard Manor � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 10:30 am, Mass at Lancaster Health Services � � 6 – 6:45 pm, Pray to End Abortion, Our Lady of Fatima Chapel

Thursday, March 12� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � TEC Retreat Set-up

Friday, March 13 – Sunday, March 15� � � � � � � � � � � � � TEC Retreat

Sunday, March 15 � � � � 7:30 am, Mass with Bishop Donald Hying � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8 am, Confirmation Retreat, Sinsinawa Mound � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 9:30 am, Mass with Bishop Donald Hying

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE: MARCH 14 & 15

5:00 PM Lectors: Bill Manthe & Rick Benson5:00 PM Servers: Madi & Lauren Reukauf7:30 AM Lector: Jan Block7:30 AM Servers: Zach Hermsen & Bill Manthe9:30 AM Lectors: Linda Ihm & Sheri Ihm9:30 AM Servers: Carolyn Recker, Brady Mack

& Logan Muldoon

CELEBRATION OF GIVING DINNER AUCTIONSaint Clement School’s 5th Annual Celebration of Giving Dinner

Auction is right around the corner� This year’s dinner auction will be held on Saturday, April 4th, and we are looking for a few more raffle items for the auction� If you have any items that you would like to donate, please reach out to one of the auction committee members listed below as soon as possible�• Jessica Hermsen (jessicadavid@tds�net, 563-599-3782)• Debra Reukauf (gpackergal@yahoo�com, 732-2026)• Becky Stader (mbstader@gmail�com, 732-8353)

Examples of possible donation items include, but are not limited to: vacation rentals, concert tickets, sporting events, and themed gift baskets (coffee basket, rainy day basket, lottery card basket, etc�) Thank you for your continued support of our wonderful parish school!!!

SAINT CLEMENT SCHOOL

COMMUNAL PENANCE SERVICES (WITH INDIVIDUAL CONFESSIONS):

• Wednesday, March 11, 7:30 pm, St� Charles Church, Cassville• Wednesday, March 18, 7:00 pm, St� Clement Church, Lancaster• Wednesday, March 25, 7:30 pm, St� Mary Church, Bloomington

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEALThe Diocese of Madison is currently accepting Annual Catholic

Appeal pledges� If you have not made a pledge, please consider making a pledge, payable over six months� This appeal funds many ministries throughout the diocese and helps many in need through works of mercy� Thank you for your support of our parish, the diocese and the work of the Church throughout the world�

FOOD PANTRY NEWSThe Lancaster Association of Churches (LAC) Food Pantry has

added a monthly daytime food distribution on the third Thursday of the month from 10-11 AM� On March 19, it is St� Clement Parish’s turn to staff the pantry� We need 3-4 people to help out during that time� If you are able to volunteer that day, contact Bill Manthe at 723-4990� This is another way that we can practice almsgiving and do a work of mercy during Lent�

ADULT EDUCATION: METANOIAMetanoia means conversion, change, repent, to turn and to think

differently� Metanoia, for Christians, is an ongoing process� In the Season of Lent, we especially focus on our need for conversion, for metanoia, as God calls us to “turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel�” With the guidance of Fr� Dave Pivonka, TOR, we will reflect this week on “Death and Life�” In this episode, Fr� Dave will reflect on Jesus’ words that we must deny ourselves, take up our cross and follow Him� Self-denial is seldom easy, but it is the way of Christ, and so it is our way as well� It is the paradox of the Christian life, that to find our life, we must lose it�

There are two opportunities to take part in this video-based study� The first is on Tuesdays at 7 PM, and the second offering is on Wednesdays after the 8:15 AM Mass� Sessions will be held in the parish office meeting room� If you have any questions, contact Bill Manthe�

FAMILY PROMISE: OUR HOST WEEK IS A WEEK AWAY!

Our week to host families experiencing homelessness is coming up the week of March 15, so we need to get ready to offer them our care and hospitality� Presently there are two families in the program, so we do need to be ready every day during our week, and we can only do so through your generous response in volunteering� We still have some areas that need to be filled� Volunteer Sign-Up Forms are on a table at the entrance of the church� Know that you can volunteer for more than one area, or more than once during the week� Families often enjoy seeing familiar faces! Later this week, we will begin making reminder phone calls to the volunteers scheduled for Sunday the 15th and Monday the 16th� As a reminder- please do not bring in food items at this time� As we get closer to the 15th, we will contact people for the items we need for breakfast and lunch�

This is an excellent way to reach out to the needy, especially in this Season of Lent, and to practice works of mercy� If you have any questions, or are interested in helping out but have not done so in the past, please call Bill Manthe at 723-4990� Thanks!

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SAINT CLEMENT CATHOLIC PARISH · 3/3/2020 · has died with non-deadly (1 John 5:16-17), post-baptismal sins on his soul (Jesus purifies us of the effects of the sins He has forgiven)