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Mission Statement As disciples of Jesus Christ, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, Scripture and the Roman Catholic Church, we, the community of
St. Bronislava Parish, celebrate the Sacraments, worship, educate, evangelize and serve the needs of others.
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Reese Abel Beckett Carroll Kellan Casey Jillian Cashin Lucas Check Emily Eiden Maksym Engelbert Alayna Field Kellan Gemaehlich Amelia Glaeser Vincent Grabiec Jacob Hamilton Jackson Harcus Mae Helgeson Kayla Hoesly Braeden Jankowski Levi Jesch Ada King Jackson Kirschling
Izabella Kluck Anne Kolton
Hutton Konopacki Samuel Kornowski
Owen Mancl Bennett Mansavage Beckett McCaffrey
Jacob Meyer Shyan Motquin
Marshall Mrozek Emma Olson
Dylan Olszewski Claire Ourada
Marco Perez Patino Marisa Pliske Crew Rebholz
Emma Reichensperger Parker Repinski Grace Rubenzer
Alexander Sheets Ava Splinter
Isaac Spoelstra Johonna Stetler
Abigail Streicher Garrett Strong
Melody Tepp Maddux Thomas
Isaac Tritz Owen Tuszke
Antonio Vaquera Josi Williams
Zachary Wimme Logan Wolosek
Camden Wuethrich Derek Zblewski Grayden Zdroik
Mass celebrated this Sunday, April 22nd
at 12:30 pm.
St. Bronislava Parish • April 22, 2018 • Page 2
Envelope and Plate Offerings April 8, 2018
Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446
Collection.. . . . . . . . . $17,736.92
Weekly Script Profit from 4/08 ... $95.00
2017- 2018 DAA as of April 16, 2018
Our Goal: $141,035.00 Pledged: $128,279.41 Received: $126,154.41 89.45% Under Goal: $ (14,880.59)
Number of Donors: 492 Number of Parish Families: 1819
Readings for the Week of April 22nd
Sunday: Acts 4:8-12/Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29 [22]/1 Jn 3:1-2/Jn 10:11-18
Monday: Acts 11:1-18/Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4 [cf. 3a]/ Jn 10:1-10
Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26/Ps 87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7 [117:1a]/ Jn 10:22-30
Wednesday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14/Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17 [2] /Mk 16:15-20
Thursday: Acts 13:13-25/Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25 and 27 [2]/ Jn 13:16-20
Friday: Acts 13:26-33/Ps 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11ab [7bc]/ Jn 14:1-6
Saturday: Acts 13:44-52/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [3cd]/ Jn 14:7-14
Next Sunday: Acts 9:26-31/Ps 22:26-27, 28, 30, 31-32 [26a]/1 Jn 3:18-24/Jn 15:1-8
Stewardship
MASS † INTENTIONS
Saturday, April 21 4:00 PM † Joseph Pech Fr Lynch † Charlene Siegler
Sunday, April 22 8:00 AM In Thanksgiving for favor received from Fr. Joseph Walijewski 10:30 AM † James & John Belmont 12:30 PM † Joey Trzebiatowski Fr Lynch † Richard Mansavage
Monday, April 23
8:15 AM Communion Service
Tuesday, April 24 5:30 PM † Richard Mansavage Fr Lynch † Clifford Freda
Wednesday, April 25 8:15 AM † Rob Hogeland
Thursday, April 26 8:15 AM † Peter & Selma Adamczak Fr Lynch † Margaret Vandehey
Friday, April 27
8:15 AM † Amanda Hunter Fr Lynch † Margo McHugh
Saturday, April 28 4:00 PM † Virginia Stanislawski Fr Lynch † Lucille Kielpinski
Sunday, April 29 8:00 AM † Rick, Marilyn & Eric Werachowski 10:30 AM † Virginia Pendergast Fr Lynch † Marion Grandzielwski
LITURGICAL † ROLES
Mass Servers - April 28/29
4:00 PM Mason Jelinski (B), Sydney Boris (C), Makayla Moss (C) 8:00 AM Garrett Feltz (B), Sara Meyer (C), Volunteer Needed (C) 10:30 AM Alex Tritz (B), Jonathan Tritz (C), Jacob Tritz (C)
Ministers of the Word - April 28/29
4:00 PM Tahn Grosse, Patricia Shaw h
8:00 AM Aaron Wolf, Lisa Wolf
10:30 AM Chrismary Pacyna, Deb Zakrzewski
Eucharistic Ministers to Homebound Sunday, April 29
Gloria Field, Karen Trzebiatowski, Thomas Worzalla
Music Ministry - April 28/29 4:00 PM - Worship Team 8:00 AM - CHOIR
10:30 AM - CHOIR
GREETERS - April 28/29 4:00 PM Maggie Fletcher, Craig & Denise Gruber, Volunteer Needed
8:00 AM Gary & Lisa Wolf, Don Young, Volunteer Needed
10:30 AM Jill Haffenbredl, Chris Mechenich, Joe & Wendy Tritz
OTHER PARISH MINISTRIES Gift Card Volunteers - April 28/29
4:00 PM Before Denise LaMarche, Volunteer Needed 4:00 PM After Denise LaMarche, Tom Hoerter
8:00 AM Before Jackie Feltz, Kari Burns 8:00 AM After Jackie Feltz, Connie Krzmarzick
10:30 AM Before Stephanie Danielski, David Mechenich 10:30 AM After Stephanie Danielski, Sandie Landowski
The Paper Pulpit
Dear Parishioners,
The Fourth Sunday of Easter is traditionally referred to as “Good Shepherd Sunday.” Each year on this Sunday, the Gospel reading presents Jesus as the Good Shepherd. It’s a beautiful and consoling image of the Lord caring for his flock and seeking out the lost. Outside the north entrance of the church here at St. Bron’s, we have a beautiful statue of the Good Shepherd. On His shoulders, He carries a lamb. Every time we pass that statue it is an invitation to see ourselves as that lamb that the Lord carries. We are always in his loving care.
Today, we are also called to reflect upon how the Lord continues to care for His flock through the ministry of those ordained to serve as deacons, priests and bishops in the Church. In the gospel today, Jesus speaks about laying down His life for the sheep. The Lord continually invites others to also lay down their lives in service to God’s people. In today’s world, it is often hard for young people to hear this invitation and so we need to constantly pray for vocations – that more men will hear and respond to the Lord’s call in their lives.
Our diocese is being blessed with an increase in seminarians studying for the priesthood. Of course, this requires that we are generous in supporting their education and formation. We do this through our giving to the Diocesan Annual Appeal. If you’ve not yet made a gift to this year’s Appeal, please consider doing so as a means of supporting our future priests.
This Sunday, we are also celebrating First Holy Communion here at St. Bron’s. On behalf of everyone, I want to congratulate our young people as they receive the Body and Blood of Christ for the first time. Please join me in praying that our children and their families will continue to grow in their love for our Lord in the Holy Eucharist. May Jesus, the Good Shepherd, be their constant companion and guide on their pilgrimage of faith.
God bless and have a great week!
Father Ed
PS. This year we are celebrating the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Diocese of La Crosse. An impressive, full color book has been published containing fascinating historical information about our diocese and our parishes. You can see a copy of this book in the Parish Office. The books are available for purchase for $33.00.
St. Bronislava Parish • April 22, 2018 • Page 3
Imagine the Priesthood Praying for the 2018 Seminarians
We encourage you to pray for the seminarians as a way of showing your support. Every week we will list a different seminarian. This week, we ask you to pray for:
Ethan Hokamp Theology III Our Lady Queen of Heaven, WI Rapids
Heavenly Father,
Bless your Church with an abundance of holy and zealous priests, deacons, brothers, and sisters. Give those you have called to the married state and those you have chosen to live as single persons in the world, the special graces that their lives require. Form us all in the likeness of your Son, so that in Him, with Him, and through Him, we may love you more deeply and serve you more faithfully, always and everywhere.
With Mary we ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
The Sacrament of Baptism What a joy it is to welcome a new child of God through Baptism! It is a blessing for the Church and
for the world. The following children celebrated the Sacrament of Baptism on April 14th.
Caroline Marilyn Schreiner, daughter of Christina and Evan Schreiner
Abigail Halina Kramer, daughter of Megan and Justin Kramer
God bless their parents and godparents as they together bring up the newly baptized to lead a life of grace in harmony with the Baptismal promises.
The Rossier Family
Please remember in your prayers, Rick Rossier who died on April 13th.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, April 17th.
May Rick and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
St. Bronislava Parish • April 22, 2018 • Page 4
Early Wednesday Men’s Prayer Group The early Wednesday morning Men's Prayer Group meets inside the church on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 6:30 to 7:00 am. Our next group prayer session is May 2
nd. We hope to see you there!
Parish News
Gift Card Program - Did you REMEMBER?
Gift Cards are available before and after the weekend Masses and from the parish office from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm.
Stop by the gift card “service counter” any weekend and we’ll answer all your questions as best we can. Order Forms are located in the wood boxes adjacent to the bulletin boxes at either church entrance. Did you know that your gift card purchases can benefit the parish by designating St. Bron’s as the recipient of the credit received from your gift card purchase? Every bit helps out the parish so please consider at least picking up your grocery and gas gift cards!
Spend Time with Our Lord
Eucharistic Adoration continues every Thursday after 8:15 am Mass through Friday 8:00 am at St. Bronislava's.
Please contact Kent or Ann Glazer at 715-321-2559 for more information or to schedule a time to adore.
The following are open hours for the weekly Eucharistic Adoration here at St. Bron’s.
Friday Midnight - 1:00 am Friday 1:00 am - 2:00 am
Friday 1:30 am - 2:00 am Friday 4:30 am - 5:30 am Thanks, Kent Glazer, Adoration Coordinator
Jesus, I trust in YOU!
St Bron’s Walk for Life Team HELP WANTED! St Brons Walk for Life Team for the First Choice Pregnancy Resource Center spring fundraiser is in need of families to join in and get pledge support!
This year's walk is Saturday, May 12th
- Mother's Day Weekend! If you are interested, please contact Sam Parker by emailing her at [email protected] or Lauren Rubenzer at [email protected] ASAP!
Don’t worry if you have never participated before. It is easy and we will walk you through the process! The walk has a 2 mile or 4 mile loop and begins at 10:00 am. Our St Brons team has traditionally won first place in the team category… but we will need YOUR help if we are to continue our streak! The competition has stepped up and First Choice has everything to gain by good healthy competition! If you cannot join the walk, please plan on pledging your support to one of the families on our St Brons Team! More information on pledge support to come!
Mother’s Day Signature Ad Social Concerns Committee Members will be collecting signatures and any donations for Portage County Right to Life
THIS weekend - April 21/22. Please stop by the tables in the gathering space and make a difference!
5th
Sunday Rosary St. Bron’s Knights of Columbus will be praying the rosary after the 10:30 am Mass NEXT Sunday, April 29th.
All are welcome.
Rescheduled Holy Name Dinner/Dance Due to the snow storm, it has been rescheduled to Sunday, April 29
th!
Here is your 2nd
chance to attend. It is great event to enjoy and share with other parish members at Shooters, Plover. Social starts at 3:00 pm with scrumptious buffet dinner & dessert served at 5:00pm followed by the band Gary's Ridgeland Dutchman for dancing and easy listening. Tickets are $50 per person but also include chance for 10 prizes with 1st as $1,500. This is Holy Name’s largest fundraiser that provides for building and grounds projects at St Bron’s. Please join us. Tickets available at parish office or with any Holy Name member.
Thank you for your support. Bob Polum, Holy Name President, 715 341-1708.
St. Bronislava Parish • April 22, 2018 • Page 5
When you go shopping, why not take a bulletin with you and stop in to
support our sponsors and thank them for advertising in the St. Bron’s bulletin!!
This is a huge service which they are doing
to help the parish!!
BINGO Saturday, April 28th
and May 5th
Doors open at 4:00 pm. Bingo starts at 6:00 pm. Light meal available. Also free popcorn and coffee.
COME, JOIN IN ON THE FUN! Last two BINGOS of the season!
May Baby Giving Tree As the month of May approaches, the Social Concerns Committee is asking for your help to support the various organizations listed below that assist families and those who are in need in our community. Pick a rattle from the May Baby Giving Tree in the gathering space. Please return the items listed on the rattle by Sunday, May 13
th. These items DO NOT NEED to be wrapped.
This year, we are supporting First Choice Pregnancy Center, Salvation Army, Family Crisis Center, Early Headstart, PNCC (Prenatal Care Coordination) and Kids Closet.
The numbered and larger rattles on the Giving Tree are for babies with teen parents actively going to school to earn their high school diploma. Please wrap these gifts and place them under the tree by Sunday, May 13
th. Any questions, please contact Ruth Linzmeier at 715-341-7742. Thank you, Social Concerns Committee
Food Collection Social Concerns food collection is THIS weekend, April 21
st/22
nd.
The recipient is Operation Bootstrap.
All non-perishable food items are needed. Paper products, cleaning supplies, detergent, personal care items are also needed. Cash donations are also accepted - make checks payable to Operation Bootstrap.
Outreach Funds Available to Local Non-Profits St. Bronislava Outreach funds available to local non-profits. Local non-profit organizations (must be 501C) which serve persons who live in Portage County are invited to apply for grant dollars through the St. Bronislava Church Social Concerns Outreach Fund. The fund was established in 1995 to address human needs locally and nationally. As these needs continue to put demands on local service organizations, St. Bronislava continues to extend a helping hand to those non-profit organizations working to promote and protect the dignity of the human person.
Monies will be limited to $400 or less and will be distributed by July 1, 2018. In order to received funding, non-profit groups must complete the official Grant Application form and provide a short narrative of the purpose of the grant and the population to be served. IN ORDER FOR ANY GRANT TO BE CONSIDERED, IT MUST BE SUBMITTED ON THE REQUIRED APPLICATION FORM.
To obtain the grant form, download it at www.stbrons.com. If you would like the grant form mailed, call 715-344-4326 or email Deacon Vern at [email protected]. Mail the completed form to: Attn: Social Concerns Committee, St. Bronislava Parish, PO Box 158, Plover, WI 54467-0158. All grant applications must be postmarked by May 14, 2018.
How Can I Serve? St. Bron’s is always looking for help at the weekend Masses. If you would like to serve as a Lector, Eucharist Minister, Usher, Greeter or Mass Server, please contact the parish office.
Thank You
A special THANKS to Jerry Uher for carving and donating the beautiful crosses in the front planters that were used for Holy week and Easter. We appreciate your amazing time and talent!
St. Bronislava Parish • April 22, 2018 • Page 6
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
Catholic Vacation Bible Camp This Summer! Mark your calendars for July 16th - 19th at St. Bronislava Parish. Kids will experience God’s Word in surprising and unforgettable ways at Passport to Peru VBC. Kids will discover God’s Good Gifts adventuring through authentic Peru-themed games, snacks, crafts & discovery, music and more. Watch for your registration and volunteer forms coming home or available online at stbrons.com/vbc-vacation-bible-camp.
Elementary Grades 1 - 6
Congratulations on your First Communion!
This weekend, 55 children are receiving the Eucharist for the very first time. These children will now be able to fully participate with us in the Mass. Let us pray for the first communicants of our parish that this very special time in their l ives will bring them closer to Jesus, closer than they have ever been before.
As we congratulate them, we also thank those who have helped prepare them for this wonderful time in their lives:
Catechists and Teachers – Cheryl Dedie, Betty Jankowski, Loralee Roska, Bonnie Zietlow, Tricia Splinter, Kelly Kornowski, Elizabeth Wolosek, Meghan Kluck, Ann Molski and Brenda Krzykowski; the parents; Father Ed Shuttleworth, Father Charlie Richmond and Deacon Vern Linzmeier for leading and teaching at this parish; Janet Glodowski for leading in music; Randy Rusin for the photo memories of this special occasion; and all others who made this special day so wonderful for so many people! God bless you!
Jody Glodowski, DRE, grades 1-6 and Children’s Ministry
The Religious Education program may have come to an end for the program year; however, our God’s love is everlasting! Keep strengthening your family’s faith at home by increasing your prayer, by attending Mass, by going to or helping out at Vacation Bible Camp, and there are many other faith opportunities! Registrations for next year’s program will be available in August.
Thank you to all the catechists, volunteers, and parents who gave their time and talents to make this Religious Education year a wonderful faith-filled year!! We’ll celebrate your time, with a dinner on Wednesday, May 2nd
. Please RSVP to Kim in the Rel Ed office.
Check our website: www.stbrons.com for updates of program and event information.
Children's Weekly Gospel Time Sundays during 10:30 am Mass. Any Preschool, Kindergarten and 1
st grade child can join our Gospel Time Leader, as they
share the Gospel, through reading and activity. Children will return to the church for the Eucharistic Prayer. Extra Gospel Time activity sheets are available in the gathering space.
Sharing the Gospel Jesus is the Good Shepherd. He wants you to help your family and friends. Jesus wants to guide you like a shepherd guides the sheep. Do what you can to help others. Bring in a bag of groceries. Take someone a drink of water. Get a blanket for someone. Or just sit down and listen to a friend's funny or sad story. Then you will be a good shepherd just like Jesus.
Prayer Jesus, show me ways to help my family and friends.
Mission for the Week Every morning I will ask my parents, "How may I help you today?" ©2008 - LPiResourceCenter.com
Holy Name Breakfast Last one of the season - Sunday, May 6th
Come and join us for the last breakfast of the season! It has been a great year! Serving from 8:30 am - NOON. Featuring hot, delicious buttermilk and potato pancakes, as well as french toast, served with all the fixings: sausage, ham, butter and syrup, juice, milk and coffee.
The cost is $7.00 for ages 13 - adult, $4.00 for ages 5-12, free for ages 4 & under.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
Confirmation Program Grades 7 - 9
April 25th
9th
Grade ONLY Meet in Mary Room. Come with your sponsors for a beautiful evening! If your sponsor cannot make it, please bring a parent. This is a super important class - we will be going over IMPORTANT details for next year’s program. See you at 7:00 pm!
High School Peru Mission 2019 Applications are being accepted for High School Peru Mission 2019. High School and College students interested in going on our Peru Summer 2019 trip to Casa Hogar are invited to fill out an application. This trip is open to teens from Saint Bronislava Parish.
We are limited in the number of people we can accept but as always, we ask that you pray and ask the Lord if he is calling you to this Mission. A limited number of parent chaperone spots are available based on total number of applicants. Tentative dates will be (mid) July 2019. Approximately 10-12 days total. Application deadline is April 23, 2018.
Earth Day Youth Night Teens in grades 6-12. Join us in the gym from 6:15 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, April 24
th, for a special viewing of a great movie that promotes protecting Earth. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Bring your own seating, blankets, pillows, chairs. Bring your friends too! After the movie, stick around for some activities!
Steak Dinner – Saturday, May 19th
5:00 – 8:00 pm Save the date! Our annual St. Bron’s Knights of Columbus steak dinner featuring a 16 oz. certified Red Hereford ribeye steak grilled to order with all of the fixings, baked potato, salad, rolls, dessert, and beverage for $20. This year, a grilled chicken breast option is available for $12.
Our “twofer” steak dinner will be offered for two for $30 and a kids hot dog/chips meal for $4. All grilled outside and served to you in the Mary Room! Contact the parish office or any KC member for advance tickets; the price at the door goes up $2. Proceeds are going towards new Mass Server albs! Thank you for your support!
Recycling Aluminum Cans Keep YOUTH Ministry in mind when recycling your aluminum cans!! Drop off your cans to the cage next to the garage by the cemetery. PLEASE - DO NOT include your glass containers! Thanks to Jim Kempen for all your help!
Global Outreach a Catholic Program Have you ever wanted to make a difference in a young person's life? If so, Global Outreach, a Catholic student exchange program is the chance in a lifetime. Our students from five countries, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, and Slovakia, study in U.S. Catholic high schools during their junior year and return to their countries to make a difference in their schools, in the Church, and in their society. We hope that next year we will be able to send students to Pacelli High School again, but this can only happen if host families can be found for the students. Please open the door of your home and heart to a wonderful young person who will not only bring something special to the school, but also to your home. Students arrive in early August 2018 and return around June 15, 2019. To learn more, please contact Barbara TotaBoryczka, Executive Director, at (920) 540-3085 or email at [email protected] or contact Fr. Larry Seidl, Spiritual Director, at (920) 412-0320 or email at [email protected].
PACELLI CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
DTS - Dead Theologians Society RESCHEDULED DUE TO SNOWSTORM
This Sunday, April 22nd
from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Join us in the Joseph Room.
St. Bronislava Parish • April 22, 2018 • Page 8
PACELLI CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
AREA EVENTS
Full-Time Teacher Opening St. Adalbert Catholic School in Rosholt is now accepting applications for a full-time classroom teacher for the 2018-2019 school year. St. Adalbert School hires highly qualified individuals who are devout Catholics, who love children and are committed to serving their educational needs. If you are a faithful Catholic who loves learning as much as you love children, this position may be perfect for you. A qualified applicant will be a practicing Catholic who holds at least a Bachelor's degree and a valid Wisconsin teaching license or a willingness to obtain a license. You would be teaching in a combined 1
st/2
nd grade classroom. St. Adalbert’s
student-to-teacher ratio is currently 7.6 to 1. Please complete the teacher application found at www.rosholtcatholic.org/employ and email it along with a résumé and cover letter to Principal Thomas McCann at [email protected] or mail to St. Adalbert School, 3314 St. Adalbert Road, Rosholt, WI, 54473. Application deadline: June 30
th.
Hospice/Palliative Care Presentation: Wednesday, April 25
th at 6:30 - 8:00 pm at St. Ladislaus Church, Bevent.
None of us likes to think about our loved ones dying or our own death. But we know that part of life is dying. It is becoming more common for people who are critically ill or up in age to express their desire to die at home. It is becoming more common for people to choose whether they wish to have all kinds of machines and modern medical technology keeping them alive at the end of their lives or if they wish to have comfort care at the end of their lives. Hospice and Palliative Care offer are wonderful opportunities for people to choose to have the care they desire. Hospice (often called Comfort Care) and Palliative Care works to provide compassionate care for people in their homes, in the hospital and in other living facilities. When active treatment is no longer the focus of care for an illness, hospice care concentrates on relieving symptoms and supporting patients and their families. Hospice patients generally have a life expectancy measured in months rather than years. Although hospice cannot add days to a person's life, it most certainly can add life to their days. There will be several people here to help us understand the difference between hospice and palliative care and the difference they can make in the lives of ourselves and our loved ones.
Opera for the Young
A professional cast from Opera for the Young performed Little Mermaid for St. Brons and St. Steve’s students.
This was a wonderful opportunity for our students to experience the opera. 3
rd and 4
th grade students participated by
singing songs with the cast.
The students loved the performance!
St. Bronislava Parish • April 22, 2018 • Page 9
AREA EVENTS
St. Maximilian Kolbe and St. Peregrine Shrine Trip
May 4th
& 5th
It’s time to think Spring and join us on our next pilgrimage. Bus will leave from St. Max’s and first stop at St. Maximilian Kolbe Shrine in Marytown located in Libertyville, Illinois. We will be staying overnight at the retreat house on site.
Our second day will take us to Chicago where we will visit the National Shrine of St. Peregrine (On his feast day!), the Patron Saint of Cancer Patients. Please mark your calendars for these dates and plan to join us. The cost is $175 per adult. The student rate is $88. IMPORTANT, there is a limited number of 35 spaces available, so sign up as soon as you can.
Call/text Mary at 715-340-7217 or email [email protected] for registration forms and information.
Director of Youth Ministries for St. Joseph /St. Stephen/St. Peter Parishes in Stevens Point
Seeking an individual to work full time with youth for a combined ministry position. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, developing and implementing catechetical, sacramental preparation, relational and service programs for middle and high school teens. Applicants must be organized, self-motivated and proficient in computer and communications skills. Work nights and weekends are balanced with regular agreed upon office hours.
Certification or experience in Catholic youth ministry preferred. Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Religious Studies/Theology are a plus. For more information, contact Renee Schneeberg, St. Joseph Parish Office, 1709 Wyatt Ave, Stevens Point, WI 54481 or call her at 715-341-1617 x101. Submit résumé and cover letter to [email protected] by May 1
st.
The Virtue of Confidence In God, in the Scriptures and in the Writings of the Saints Sunday, April 22
nd, Blessed Sacrament Chapel, 3500 County Road J North, Custer. Drawing on Sacred Scripture and the lives of the saints, the masterful pen of Fr. Thomas de Saint-Laurent carries us to the serene realm of confidence. The case Fr. Saint-Laurent makes for Confidence is wonderful, consoling, peace-giving, and bullet-proof against all possible guilt, loneliness, suffering, illness, grieving or fear.
1st Conference Our Lord Exhorts Us to Have Confidence. 2nd Conference The Nature and Characteristics of Confidence
This retreat begins with Holy Mass at 10:00 am and will conclude around 4:30 pm. Lunch will be provided. For more information or to register, call Debbie at 715-345-1257, Father Genovesi at 715-592-4954,or visit www.OLBSHermitage.com.
Clergy Appreciation Nite at the Knights of Columbus Clubhouse
Tuesday, April 24th. This is our annual Clergy Appreciation Nite where the Clergy (Priests, Deacons and Sisters) are our
guests. Help us honor the Clergy by attending this great annual event.
Special Menu: Combo Plate of Steak and Chicken Cordon Bleu including potato, salad bar, vegetable and dessert for only $15.00 including tax and tip. Best Deal in Town—please attend and bring a friend or two.
Public is welcome - serving 4:30 to 7:00 pm.
Knights of Columbus Clubhouse is located at 401 West Clark St - just across the Clark St Bridge.
Breakfast on Sunday St. Mary-Torun will hold a Breakfast THIS Sunday, April 22
nd. We will begin serving following the 8:30 am Mass until 12:30 pm. Menu includes pancakes, french toast, sausage, scrambled eggs, hash browns, applesauce, desserts and beverage. Cost is $7 for Adults; $3 for ages 5 to 10 and free for children under 5. A bake sale will also be held. Proceeds from this event will be used to help defray the costs of our youth attending a Steubenville Conference.
Final Breakfast of the Season - Knights of Columbus Clubhouse Sunday, April 29
th including sausage, ham, scrambled eggs, home-fried red potatoes, dessert, juice, coffee and all you can eat pancakes. Adults $6.50 including sales tax. Serving 8:15 to 11:00 am. You won’t go away hungry! Plus don’t miss our craft and bake sale in the lounge which raises funds for our food basket project and other charitable projects. Only at the Knights of Columbus Clubhouse, 401 W Clark St., Stevens Point, just across the Clark St Bridge. Thank you for your support this past year. John Schlice, Financial Secretary
Festival Planning Cherry Tree
We are so excited for the upcoming festival. Our Cherry Tree has always been a highlight of our festival. St. Bron’s has one of the best Cherry Trees of all the church picnics! We get complimented on it every year!! Now is a great time to be busy looking for items for our Cherry Tree. Check out the 11% off at Menards or crazy low prices at Shopko. Many great items at excellent prices. Our Cherry Tree takes more than 8,000 prizes to make it successful. That's a lot of prizes!!!! There are many ways you can help too. Last year, we had bikes, electronic games, Packer football, Brewer's Cooler, crock pots and so much more. Items we are in need of are small and large items for both kids and adults. Some suggestions are:
For KIDS - large items Board games Sports equipment - Basketballs, soccer balls, footballs, etc Outdoor/water toys - Slip and slides, squirt guns, nerf toys Remote control items Pool toys/floats/beach towels Stuffed animals Movies Electronic Toys
Any sponsors are recognized and listed on our posters placed in 2 locations by the Cherry Tree.
Other Suggestions? We are open to any suggestions, just give us a call or send a note!
We can pick up items if it is easier or they can be dropped off at the church. Please mark items Cherry Tree for easier sorting.
Thank you so much for considering donating and making both the Festival and Cherry Tree a huge success!
Any questions please call Kelley Pearce at (715) 252-1358 or Jody Glodowski at (715) 341-6700, Ext. 107 or email [email protected].
We are grateful and truly blessed to have the support of our wonderful parishioners, THANK YOU!
For ADULTS - large items Gift Cards Hand tools and small tools Fishing Items Hunting Items Sports Items Packer and Brewer items - Always HOT sellers Small appliances - Crock pot, toaster oven, coffee pot, hand mixers, blenders Camping items Lawn chairs, lawn décor/yard stakes Wall hangings, clocks, metal art, pictures Garden tools For ADULTS - small items Drinking glasses, mugs Baseball caps Candles - all sizes and varieties Playing cards, note pads, pens Body wash/lotion, hand sanitizer, individual facial tissue
For KIDS - small items (multiples needed) Sidewalk Chalk and Bubbles Coloring/Activity books and Crayons Books Candy/Fruit snacks/Individually wrapped snack packs Juice boxes Bracelets Matchbox cars
“We’ll Care For Your Property”
Lawn Care, Landscaping
Maintenance &
Sprinkler Install & Repair
Residential & Commercial Karen & Randy & Josh Herman 715.572.2897
Proudly serving your parish
Shuda FUNERAL SERVICE
www.shudafuneral.com
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Kathryn L. Jacobs, CFP®, APMA®
Financial Advisor
StrongBridge Wealth AdvisorsA #nancial advisory practice
of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
3008 Cleveland Ave • Plover, WI
715-344-5595
“HAVE FAITH IN YOUR CARE”
ORTHOPAEDICS • SPORTS MEDICINE • PHYSICAL THERAPY
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MEDICARE PLANS AND OPTIONS EXPLAINED.
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Stevens Point, WI 54481 pfiffnerinsurance.com
P: 715-544-1818#1732785-0507917
715-498-6007 Serving Central Wisconsin
Quality Ready-Mix Concrete Products
Laureen & Randy, Parish Family 147 River Drive, Plover
Phone: 715 346 0075
ALTMANN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
BUILDING FOR YOUR FUTURE Serving Many Areas Of The Construction Industry
MUNICIPAL/GOVERNMENT • MANUFACTURING COMMERCIAL • EDUCATIONAL • HEALTH CARE
www.altmannconstruction.com 715-421-2550
PISARSKI FUNERAL HOMES
Stevens Point Plover 715-344-4595 715-344-7454
John G. Suchon-Parish Member Visit us at www.pisarskifuneralhome.com
2300 Maple Dr., Plover, WI
Metal Roof
Specialists
Commercial Roofing, Inc. 341-2178
WI Rapids Plover
(715) 423-4460 (715) 345-1992 Parish Member LA-Z-BOY® GALLERY
Free In-Home Design Service
MAHER WATER
CORPORATIONYour Trusted Name in Water
Treatment for 3 Generations
344-2900
AL PAVELSKI, PARISH MEMBER
25+ YEARS EXPERIENCEHONESTY • QUALITY
AFFORDABILITY
OVERHEAD DOORS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL
SALES, SERVICE & INSTALLATION • ALL MAKES & MODELS
715•344•4129
“Your Family Fun Headquarters”
1960 Post Rd. (715) 341-2695
GRUBBA JEWELERS
344-7122
More Than Your Accountant, Your Personal Business Advisor
Tom Klismith, Parish Member
www.klismithcpas.com 715-341-CPAS
COOPER OIL AND COOPER PROPANE LLC
We accept BP cash cards (Scrip) for payment
2172 Prairie Street, P.O. Box 165 Stevens Point, WI 54481
Phone: 715-344-9132 Toll Free: 1-800-344-9132
(715) 341-4394 (715) 421-2280
BADGER MOTORS Used Auto and Truck Parts
11701 Hwy. 54 E
Wis. Rapids, WI 54494
INTEGRITY TAX SERVICEThe Year Around Tax Service
Electronic Filing
1319 2nd St. 341-1585
ON THE SQUARE
Heavy Duty Wrecker Service
715-344-3836BUSINESS HWY 51, PLOVER, WI 54467
SCOTT’S LAWN CARE
592-6927 570-8929Landscape and Lawn Installation
Sprinkler Installation - Care & Repair Full Lawn Service - Snow Removal
FREE ESTIMATES - FULLY INSURED PARISH MEMBER
SERVICING ALL MAJOR APPLIANCES Specializing in GE • Whirlpool • Kenmore
Speed Queen & Kitchenaid • Maytag
• Washers • Dryers • Dishwashers
• Refrigerators • Freezers • Ranges
1300 Okray Ave, Plover 345-0006
John R. Fuller, MD Board Certi#ed Urologic Surgeon Adult and Pediatric Urology (715) 295-9939
500 Vincent St., Suite D • Stevens Point, WI • 54481
er,n Rn R. Fuller, MD
RANCHITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Authentic Home Made Mexican Food
Mon-Sat 11am-9pm • Sun 11am-8pm
3462 Church St. • Stevens Point • 715-344-5185
Quality Dependable Auto Repair & Service Performed By Qualified Technicians You Can Trust!
Doug Noskowiak, Owner
Dependable Auto RepaRepaDepeDependabndabndabndabndabndabndabndabndabndabndable Auto Repa
3145 Church St. • (715) 341-1576 5382 Hw 10 East • (715) 341-1600
Express Lube • (715) 341-1576
Commercial Site Work • Sewer & Water • Trucking Road Building • Screened Pulverized Topsoil5030 Pine Tree Rd.-P.O. Box 36 • Plover, WI
(715) 341-8902 FAX (715) 341-4180
TOMORROW’S SERVICE TODAY
• IRRIGATION •
• LAWN CARE •
• LANDSCAPING •
Wisconsin Rapids & Surrounding Areas
715-325-5657
Whispering Pines and the LodgeYour choice of Assisted Living residences
3380-3450 Bridlewood Drive • Plover, WI
(715) 342-4445 • (715) 342-9100
www.LifeAtTheLodge.com
Cheese - Ice Cream - Meats
Milk - And More!
5796 Porter Dr., Stevens Point
(715) 344-1293
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Milk - And More!MilMilMilMilk - And Md M !
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24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICES FIRE * WATER * MOLD
Carpet & Furniture Cleaning
715-341-4797
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Dave’s Body Shop “Often Imitated, Never Duplicated!”
ALL WORK GUARANTEED • FREE ESTIMATES
Owner: Dave Suchon
825 Park St., Stevens Point, WI 54481 • 715-345-1224
!Loaner Cars Available
bonejoint.net
Pain Doesn’t Wait for an Appointment
Visit Bone & Joint Walk-In Care for: • Tears, Strains & Sprains
• Fractures, Dislocated or swollen joints
• Sports-related injuries
• Orthopaedic work-related injuries
• Less expensive than an ER visit
Plover
Weekdays until 4pm
1767 Park Ave.
715-344-1260
Point Place DentalAlison Mlodik DDS
Parish Member
Glen Magyera DDS Kim Kutzler DDS
Accepting New Patients
715-544-12773216 Business Park Dr., Stevens Point
Now Open serving
a full menu & Genuine
Broasted Chicken
like us on Facebook @ Jeepers Gin Mill & Grill
Bar 11-Close • Kitchen 11-9
Open 7 days a week & Holidays
Jeepers Gin Mill 715-295-9910
2529 Post Road Plover, WI
Friday Night Fish Frys, Burgers, Sandwiches, Ribs, Pizza & Homemade Soups
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LIGMAN & WILLE CPA, LLC
Taxes R Us
Ron Ligman
2804 Post Rd. 341-3232Pat’s CARSTAR Auto Body
3021 MacArthur Way, Plover, WI 715-343-0933
Auto Body Repair Experts
KONOPACKI
CONSTRUCTION LLC• New Home Construction • Remodeling Additions
• Water and Fire Restoration
Parish Member 715-570-6673
715-344-3410lendudasgm.com
CHERYL BUSHMAN
Realtor / Parishioner
First Weber, Inc.
(715) 340-5565bushmanc@"rstweber.com
http://www.cherylbushman."rstweber.com
For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com St. Bronislava, Plover, WI. A 4C 01-0207
Your Home Away From Home Assisted Living
Respite Care available
Schedule your tour today withKristan Schaack at
• 715-344-9669 • or [email protected]
1902 Post Road
Nestled on McDill Pond • Stevens Point
Windows & Siding Installation Remodeling • New Construction • Roofing
Over 40 Years Experience
Free Estimates • Fully Insured
715-344-3112 Cell: 715-340-2856
www.koziczkowskiconstruction.com
E-Mail: [email protected] Plover, WI 54467
HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST
Hwy. B, Plover • (715) 344-6738
GREEN TREE STORAGE438 Hwy. 54 W. • Plover
715-341-2252
$1.00 - Day
EXPRESS RECYCLING Solutions Inc.
WI Rapids: 715-423-4999 Stevens Point: 715-342-9999
www.expressrecycling.bizParish Member New Grand Rapids Location
Invest in your retirement.
Jeff Hohn, CFP®, AAMS®
Financial Advisor, Parish Member
3040 Village Park Drive • Plover, WI 54467
715-342-1116
Member SIPC
Central State Electric Corporation Quality Electrical Work at Competitive Prices
3017 E Hoover Road • Stevens Point, WI 54481
Phone: (715) 341-2762 • Fax: (715) 295-0429 • Cell: (715) 498-9741
www.silvercoachrestaurant.com 38 Park Ridge Dr. - Stevens Point, WI (715) 341-6588
1/2 Mile West of I-39 & Hwy 66/Hwy 10 Interchange
Rapid Rehab, llcHome Healthcare Equipment • Stair Lifts • Vehicle Lifts
Phone: 715-423-2084 • www.rapidrehabllc.com
2660 8th St S, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
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Jorge Zevallos Photography
16 years of professional photography
Let us capture your precious moment for you and your family!
Teens Couples
Kids Special events
Families Senior portrait
Weddings Commercial
jzevallosphotography.com 414-531-2638
Call 715-341-5350
TREE
SERVICE
1521 Porter Rd, Plover WI 54467 • Parish Members
Danny Gilchrist, DDS
Parish Member
GILCHRIST DENTAL CARE
2964 Church Street • (715) 344-5280 www.gilchristdentalcare.com
BOSTON FUNERAL HOME
Since 1888
Nate & Amy Boston - Parish Members (715) 344-4223
