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Weekday Mass Times: Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 8:00 a.m.
Weekend Mass Times: Saturdays 7:00 p.m. Sundays 8:30 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Tuesdays 5:15 to 5:45 p.m. Saturdays 6:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Sundays 7:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. First Fridays of each month 8:30 a.m. (following 8am Mass)
Eucharistic Adoration: Sundays 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays 5:00 p.m. First Fridays of each month 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Website: www.stmaxkolbe.org
Bulletin Submission: [email protected]
Father Peter Manickam, Pastor [email protected]
Parish Office: (715) 824-3380
Parish Secretary — Angie Sturzl 715-824-3380
[email protected] Financial Secretary — Doreen Krusick 715-824-3380 Liturgical Ministry –Sharon Christensen 715-281-7784
Pastoral Council — JoAnn Doyle 715-824-2011 Scott Hintz 715-572-7420 Finance Council — Pam Zinda 715-366-2185 Dennis Fay 715-824-5075
Building & Grounds Committee — Leo Gonnering 571-243-0250 Parish Council of Catholic Women — Bonnie Rogers 715-366-4425 Pro-Life Committee — Cindy Gresl 920-566-2305
Homebound & Community Ministry — Sharon Kurzynski 715-824-5422 Family Life Committee — Tasha Shurpit Prayer Chain — Helen Buckholt 920-622-4461 Judy Scholler 920-765-0419 Sacred Steps Program — Jane Bauer 715-258-9563 SCRIP — Terri Hoerter 715-340-9816 Social Media-Betty Gonnering 703- 509-5180
Knights of Columbus —Andy Franz 345-2148
Hospitality—Sharon Christensen 715-281-7784
Religious Education (CCD) — Monica Trzebiatowski 715-697-8457
Confirmation Program — Jeremiah Auer 715-281-9825 Guardian Angels Cemetery — Ken Trzebiatowski 715-498-6066 Hope Cemetery (Heffron) — Sharon Lorenz 715-366-4557 St. Martin Cemetery — Tom Guth 366-4104 St. Patrick Cemetery — Helen Helbach 715-824-5880
February 16-17 2019| www.stmaxkolbe.org |Ordinary Time
St. Maximilian Kolbe A Catholic Church in Rural Southeastern Portage County, WI
8611 State Highway 54 • Almond, WI 54909
Trusting in God, We Share Christ’s Love by Action, Witness and Glorifying the Lord by Our Lives.
WHY DO WE DO THAT? - CATHOLIC LIFE EXPLAINED Question: I've noticed that when I go to Mass at different parishes, sometimes people say and do different things. Why is that? Answer: The Mass in its current form has taken shape over the course of 2,000 years. Over time, traditions, structures, and prayers have been put into place. There are certain rubrics for the Mass that are normative wherever you go. This means you could attend Mass in Malawi or Thailand or Italy and still watch the same basic liturgy unfold, even if you don't understand the language. There may be some cultural differences from place to place, things that aren't specifically listed. For example, in the United States most people go up for Communion in a nice neat line. In Europe, everyone gets up around the same time. It's a bit of a free-for-all! Some people might take it upon themselves to change things individually. People may not like something that feels too "liberal" or "conservative," and they may take a well-meaning stance in the opposite direction. When people (including the presiders) do things that are distracting or change the liturgy, it introduces an element that breaks the unity of the assembled community. The important thing to remember is that we gather as the Body of Christ to celebrate the Eucharist. If you are confused, ask! If you are frustrated, pray for the spirit of charity.
GOSPEL MEDITATION What an audience Jesus has in today's Gospel! "A great crowd of his disciples and a large number of people from all over Judea and Jerusalem and the coastal region of Tyre and Sidon." Disciples, pagans, and devout Jews gathered together to hear Jesus speak in the Sermon on the Mount. All of these people had something in common. God was someone to be bargained with, and if God liked you, you were rewarded with good fortune. This Sunday, Jesus tells us a different story. "Woe to you who are rich ? who are filled now ? who laugh ? when all speak well of you. Blessed are you who are poor ? you who are now hungry ? when people hate you and when they exclude you and insult you." Jesus completely flips the script on what it means to be blessed by God. What he proclaims as "woe" are states of life we often strive for, and "blessed" are the states we work hard to avoid! Jesus is concerned with the kingdom of God and the world to come, not the typical structures of power and privilege. The word "now" appears often in these statements. Why? If you are well "now," that's beside the point. To be rich in this life has no direct bearing on your immortal soul. If you're struggling "now," that's not an indication that God has forgotten you or that - in light of eternity - you're worse off than someone else. In fact, it could be an indicator that you're enduring something that will bring you to a place of greater, eternal joy in the future. This Sunday, consider your priorities. Who do we reject as not blessed, and thereby inflict woe upon ourselves? When we encounter difficult situations in our own lives, do we see them as opportunities to remember God and lean on His mercy and grace?
If you would like to have a Mass said for your loved ones, living or deceased, please contact the parish office at 715-824-3380.
First Choice Pregnancy Resource Center Baby Cradle Collection The Pro-Life Committee is collecting donations for the First Choice Pregnancy Center located in Stevens Point. Please stop by the display located in the gathering space to see the wish list for the center. There is also a baby bottle designated for cash donations. Make checks payable to St. Maximilian Kolbe Church. Thank you!
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This Week’s Birthdays & Anniversaries
Birthdays
Travis Firkus 2/17 Nathaniel Yeska 2/17
Edwin Bunk 2/18 Graham Barden 2/18 Judith Scholler 2/19
Stacey Duellman 2/19 Lily Cichy 2/19
Melanie Cullen 2/20
Ashley Nellessen 2/20 Helena Mongan 2/20
Judy Clark 2/21 Sandy Hintz 2/21 Jeff Barden 2/21 Emily Bauer 2/21
Melissa Johnson 2/23 Lisa Ligman 2/23
Anniversaries
Joseph & Christa Kedrowicz 2/18 Kenneth & Rosemary Van Lieshout 2/20
Please keep these parishioners
in your prayers!
New Parishioners We welcome you to our parish family. If you wish to join our parish, you may register by calling the parish office.
Marriage Arrangements Arrangements must be made at least six months in advance. Please call the parish office for an appointment.
Baptism Please call the parish office prior to the birth of your child.
Sacrament of the Sick Please call the parish office at 824-3380.
Mass Intentions Please submit Mass Intentions to the parish office or call 715.824.3380.
Office Hours Mon-Thurs: 10:00-3:00pm Tues, Wed: 4:30-6:30pm
Saturday, February 23 7:00 pm
Servers: Volunteers Reader: Greg D. Usher Captain: Dan L. Eucharistic Ministers: Sharon C., Marlene H., Alan B., Jane B.
Sunday, February 24
8:30 am Servers: Gabriel H., Austin Z., Volunteer Reader: Lily T. Usher Captain: Randy K. Eucharistic Ministers: Doreen K., JoAnn D., Mindy K., Helen B.
Sunday, February 24 10:00 am Servers: Kendall K., Karlee K., Volunteer Reader: Kathy G. Usher Captain: Pat P. Eucharistic Ministers: Melanie D., Kathy G., Chad S., Volunteer
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Your Financial Support for 2/10/2018
Adult Envelopes 2518.00 Offertory: 189.00 Maintenance & Repairs: 30.00 Social Hall 00.00 Vigil Candles 00.00
Total: 2,737.00
Basket Raffle Year after year at our annual Ham Dinner, people enjoy our raffle baskets and we are amazed at the love and time put into each one. Please consider putting your time and talent together to design a basket with your favorite theme, such as Easter, gardening, chores, hobbies, etc. Please place your completed baskets on the shelf in the gathering space closet by no later than Tuesday, March 12th. Questions? Contact Betty Gonnering at 703.509.5180.
Kwik Trip Power Sale February 23-24th We will be having a Kwik Trip power sale on Saturday, February 23rd and Sunday, February 24th. Kwik Trip is giving back 10% this month, and we want to take advantage of this! We will have $20 gift cards available. We are able to take cash or a check. Thank you!
St. Pat’s Update The St. Maximilian Kolbe Pastoral Council voted to sell the St. Patrick facilities in March, 2017, and the sale was approved by the bishop in May, 2017. The property is currently on the market with proceeds to go toward a new multipurpose social hall. Parishioners are encouraged to email any questions or comments to [email protected] Please contact Betty Gonnering at 703-509-5180 for information regarding the possible purchase of any of the St. Patrick stained glass windows or other property. The removal of any of the stained glass windows (and/or other property) will be at the full expense of any interested buyer(s). Additionally, buyers would be required to pay all associated expenses (consultation fees, actual window removal, window repairs or building damage caused during removal, provide proof of insurance by bonded contractors, provide and install an appropriate waterproof glass replacement, etc.). Please watch the bulletin for further information.
Social Hall Update The Social Hall Steering Committee met with the architect on February 12 to further refine preliminary social hall drawings. While the architect tweaks our requested design, the committee will be establishing a date to brief the par-ish. Please contact DeWayne at 715-570-8150 or Chris at 715-340-7810 with questions in the meantime.
St. Max’s Annual Appeal Update
2018-2019 Goal: $35,140.00 Percentage of Pledges toward Goal: 55.65% Percentage of Goal Received: 50.42% Number of Families who have Donated: 87 Total Funds Donated to Date: $17,717.50
Submit your donation by mail, placing in collection basket or online at diolc.org/donate-online. Thank you!
What’s Happening in Your Neighborhood?
St. Patrick’s Day Ham Dinner Sunday, March 17th Serving 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Adults: $11.00 and Children:$5.00 Menu: ham, mashed potatoes/gravy, baked beans, corn, coleslaw, pickles, rolls, cake/pie, milk/coffee. Each family is asked to donate the following: 2 large pies: apple, lemon, pecan, or any berry We are known for our homemade pies! Also, families with the last names: A - M: 1/2 gallon of milk (not skim) N - T: 1 stick of salted butter U - Z: One 15 oz. can of whole kernel corn (no creamed or frozen corn) Proceeds from the Dinner will go toward the Social Hall Building Project! We would greatly appreciate your donations for the Country Store: breads, rolls, baked goods, canned goods, jams, jellies and assorted crafts are needed. Questions for this, contact JoAnn Doyle at 715-340-0725. Contact Pat Heidger at 715.459.4931 or Mary 715.340.7217 about the dinner.
Wish your spouse was more of a saint? Chances are your beloved wishes you were too! Learn how to become saints together at the Domestic Church Evangelization Retreat March 28-31st. Couples attending the retreat will experience what it means to love perfectly in Christ. Take your marriage to the next level of joy. Register today at diolc.org/marriage-enrichment/ For more information, call 608-791-2673. Scholarships are available.
Leadership in Christ Conference April 26-27, 2019 “Transformation is Possible” –Bill Keimig, assistant director of the Catechetical Institute at Franciscan University of Steubenville, will speak Friday evening and Saturday morning on what it means to be transformed as a person, a family and a parish, and keys to getting there. Breakout sessions by topic will follow on Saturday afternoon. Watch for more details and a brochure by the end of February. Contact – Chris Ruff, Office for Ministries and Social Concerns: [email protected] or 608-791-0161.
New Lay Formation Institute (LFI) class starts in the fall—Register Now Registration is open for the next two-year Lay Formation cycle that begins in fall of 2019. Draw closer to Christ and deepen your knowledge of the Faith in a joyful community of learners! See brochure, schedule and application form at diolc.org/lay-formation. Discuss with your pastor and contact the Office for Ministries and Social Concerns at [email protected] or call (608) 791-0161. If you would like to sit in on a class this spring (March 2 or April 6 options) for a “sample,” just ask.
Weekly Schedule and Mass Intention Offerings Saturday, February 16 6:10 p.m. Choir Practice 6:15 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Confessions 7:00 p.m. MASS:+Ann Peterson By the PCCW
Sunday, February 17 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:45 a.m.-8:15 a.m. Confessions 8:30 a.m. MASS: For the People of St. Max’s 10:00 a.m. MASS:+Julian Wierzba By Pat & Ashton Pumper 6:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration
Monday, February 18
No Mass
Tuesday, February 19 5:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration/Confession 6:00 p.m. MASS:+Norm Hudziak By Bernie Miller
Wednesday, February 20 8:00 a.m. MASS:+Ann Peterson By St. Max’s PCCW 6:00 p.m. CCD Classes (All Classes at St. Max’s)
Thursday, February 21 St. Peter Damian 8:00 a.m. MASS:+Norm Hudziak By Rich & Carolyn Perzinski
Friday, February 22 Chair of St. Peter , Apostle 8:00 a.m. MASS:+Dylan Heck By the Family
Saturday, February 23 St. Polycarp 6:10 p.m. Choir Practice 6:15 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Confessions 7:00 p.m. MASS:+John Guth By Tom & Margi Guth
Sunday, February 24 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:45 a.m.-8:15 a.m. Confessions 8:30 a.m. MASS: For the People of St. Max’s 10:00 a.m. MASS:+August & Luella Heidger By Stanley and Joe Heidger 6:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration
Stevens Point Multi-Parish Lenten Mission St. Joseph Parish—March 11-13th
Led by Deacon Jim Trzinski—All are Welcome!
Surge of the Heart Parish Mission St. Bronislava Parish-March 24-26
Catholic Speaker and Author Jon Leonetti
Youth Rally Grades 6-12-Apex Ministries St. Ladislaus Parish, Hatley-April 10th
Registration Required. Call 715-446-3060
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