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Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 27, 2019
THE BANE AND THE BLESSED At the start of vacation in July, Msgr. David Kunz and I visited the Wisconsin Civil War Museum honoring those people from Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois who fought in the war. Yes there is a Wisconsin Civil War Museum. And no, the museum is not located in Madison or Milwaukee. It is on the lakefront in Kenosha. In case you are wondering if anything good can come from Kenosha, be assured that this museum is well worth a visit and one of Wisconsin’s notable surprises. In several of the museum’s galleries the visitor is told that the soldiers were looking “to see the elephant.” From recruitment to basic training, the long days and weeks idle in camp, in the letters home and conversations with newspaper reporters, time and again the soldiers talked about wanting “to see the elephant.” The “elephant” was battle. That doesn’t make sense. Unless we recognize that the “elephant” is not the battle itself but what the battle was for and about. I forget who it was that said we can endure any “what” if we know the “why.” This week the Church celebrates the feast of All Saints and commemoration of All Souls. We celebrate those people of faith who believed that mercy is greater than justice. We celebrate that cloud of witnesses who believe that death is not the end of us and we die not from life but into life. We celebrate all those people who believed with all their heart that grace and love are greater than violence and despair. I admire the courage of all those Civil War soldiers from Wisconsin who wanted “to see the elephant.” But with all those I pray for on All Souls, I am trusting that the prayers of all the saints will bring me to see and love this Lord who has fought and defeated death for me. The Lord be with you. Father John Parr
CARING AND SHARING - DEC. 6
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
PRAYER REQUESTS
Susan Amundsen Sara (Wozney) Balaker
Judy Bockenhauer Richard Brandau
Trudy Brieske Corey Cantu
Karen Corcoran Will Davis Ethan Doe
The Donaldson Family Joe Dooley Bill Druliner
Brenda Faber DeEtte Gillmeister
Joe Gittens Sharon Grabar Sandra Hanson Sherry Hanson June Kukovec
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Kent Limberg (military) Sue Lund
Jerome Malin Kevin McIntyre
Judith Niedfeldt Joe Neitzel
Leona “Pat” Ostrander Poppy Grace Poole
Ken Proctor Robert C. Ristow
Bailey Rohrer Tom Ryan
Celia Scholze Betty Smith
Sascha Stephens Phyllis Thaldrof
Pam Tischer Colleen Tisil
STEWARDSHIP
Food Gift Boxes for Caring and Sharing 2019 The Food Pantry committee will again ask parishioners to provide a Christmas gift for a family in need by filling a box with non-perishable food items. We especially want to include foods that go together to make meals. On Nov. 2 and 3, we will hand out empty boxes after Masses. Please return full boxes Sunday, Nov. 10 - Tuesday, Nov. 26th. Thank You.
“One thing will always secure heaven for us: the acts of charity and kindness with which we have filled our lives. We will never know how much good just a simple smile can do. We tell people how kind, forgiving, and understanding God is, but are we living proof? Can they really see this kindness, this forgiveness, this understanding live in us? Let us be very sincere in our dealings with each other and have the courage to accept each other as we are. Do not be surprised or become preoccupied at each other’s failure; rather see and find the good in each other, for each one of us is created in the image of God. Keep in mind that our community is not composed of those who are already saints, but of those who are trying to become saints. Therefore, let us be extremely patient with each other’s faults and failures.” ~ Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta
THANK YOU
On behalf of the Welcoming Committee, we would like to thank all those who attended Welcome Weekend. We are very grateful for all our new members, and to all our parishioners who helped make this event successful.
Christmas Caring and Sharing 2019 will be held on Friday, December 6th from 9:00 am – noon. This very special day for our food pantry guests involves a sharing of prayer, food, and gifts for the 150 families who attend. It takes many volunteers to make this day as special as it can be for our guests. We have many roles that need filling, so please consider volunteering! We will be having a meeting on Thursday, Nov. 7th at 6:00 pm for all those who wish to volunteer to help with Caring and Sharing this year. If you cannot attend but wish to volunteer, please contact Carol Reider or Sr. Bridget. Thank you in advance for your part in helping fight hunger in our community and for bringing hope and the spirit of Christmas to these families. God bless you.
Please remember, the sick, hospitalized, military members, homebound and anyone
needing of our prayers. May they experience the healing power of God.
Hey Men of SEAS! Have ever thought of being a knight? Do you want to grow in your faith, be more involved, share your gifts, and support the church and community? Please enter your
contact information at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/koc9385Interest/ Check us out on the parish website and on FB at: Knights of Columbus Council #9385 - Holmen, WI
FAITH FORMATION
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Last Week’s Collections Weekly Budget Difference Annual Budget Envelopes/Plate/ACH………………….$9,967 $11,792 -$1,825 $613,190 Fiscal Year-to-Date……………………$172,415 $188,672 -$16,257
PARISH INCOME (FISCAL YEAR 7/1/19-6/30/20)
BAZAAR PREPARATIONS – JOIN US
ALL SAINTS DAY PRAYER
Dates for Carmel/Turtle making:
Pie Making:
All are welcome to help out and have fun. Great way to meet other parishioners and share your time and talent. Sign ups are in the gathering place. Non-perishable food items are needed for the
Grocery Cart raffle. Please drop off by Nov. 3 and label items for BAZAAR GROCERY CART.
Tues. Oct. 29 Turtle making 4:00 - 7:00
Thurs. Nov. 7 Pie Crust Making 9:00 - 1:00
Fri. Nov. 8 Pie Making Noon - 6:00
Catholic Faith Factor in Marathoner Eliud Kipchoge’s Historic Victory “Our God is unlimited; human being is created in the image of this God thus s/he too is not limited and that is what Eliud Kipchoge believes. "NO HUMAN IS LIMITED" is the slogan under which Kipchoge undertook in Saturday's herculean race to break the 2 hour marathon time barrier. Sometime after the run was over, away from the spot-light, Kipchoge did what he is reported to do after every race: he knelt down, bent his forehead to the ground, and made the sign of the cross, in thanksgiving for a good run. Eliud had 41 physical pacesetters flanking him during the race but Fr. Peter Kaigua of St. Paul's University Chapel, Nairobi concluded Kipchoge had thousands of spiritual pace setters. The University Chaplain celebrated Mass for Kipchoge when he left Kenya on the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, Oct. 7. Kipchoge’s mother, Janeth Rotich, is seen as a moral and spiritual supporter of her son, with local media having quoted her as saying, “I wake up at 3 a.m. every day to pray for Kipchoge. I pray the rosary.” https://www.aciafrica.org/news/245/catholic-faith-factor-in-marathoner-eliud-kipchoges-historic-victory-testimonies?
Important Faith Formation Dates Sun., Nov. 3 - Grade 9 retreat in church from 10:00am-3:30 p.m. Sun., Nov. 3 - Confirmation Mentor Session III in church at 6:30 p.m. Wed., Nov. 6 - All Saints Party Grades 1 and 8 in church at 6:30 p.m.
Dear Holy Saints of God, we join our prayers of praise to yours this day. With you, we sing of God’s goodness, rejoice in God’s mercy, and celebrate God’s incredible love. Teach us to live as you lived – always thinking of others, always recognizing our weaknesses, always rejoicing in God’s gifts, always closely following Jesus. Blessed are you, happy are you, all you holy saints of God. Pray for us that we, too, may someday be among God’s Holy Ones. Amen.
Bazaar Cash Raffle tickets will be handed out after Masses this weekend. Top Prize: $500.00, followed by $100.00 Gift cards for Pizza Corral, Holmen Locker and Features Restaurant. Tickets are $2.00 each or 11 for $20.00 Drawing on Nov. 9th at 1:00 pm. NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN. For More Christmas Bazaar info go to: www.seasholmen.org/PCCW
ALL SOULS MASS IN LACROSSE
A Mass for the Dead will be celebrated on All Souls’ Day, Saturday, November 2, in the Saint Francis of Assisi Mausoleum Chapel of the Catholic Cemetery, 519 Losey Boulevard South, at 9:30am. A plenary indulgence, under the usual circumstances, can be gained for the souls in purgatory by the Christian faithful who, within November 1-8, devoutly visits a cemetery and prays for the dead. The Very Rev. Brian Konopa will be the celebrant. All are invited to attend.
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PARISH INFORMATION
PARISH RECTORY & OFFICE Phone ............................................................................... 526-4424 Fax Number .................................................................... 526-3177 Email: [email protected] STAFF Pastor, Father John Parr ............................................... 526-4424
[email protected] Pastor Emeritus, Monsignor Delbert J. Malin............. 526-4908
[email protected] Pastoral Minister, Carol Reider .................................... 526-4424
[email protected] C.R.E. (3 years-gr. 5),.Mary Luebke ………………526-4424 [email protected]
...... 526-4424 [email protected]
Director of Music, Beth Lakmann…………………..526-4424 [email protected] Secretary, Sandy Jerue ................................................. 526-4424 [email protected]
Sister Jean ....................................................................... 526-4908 [email protected]
MASS SCHEDULE Weekend: Sat. 5:00 pm and Sun. 8:00 & 10:15 am Weekday: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 am except Tues. 7:00 am Gluten Free Hosts: St. Elizabeth’s has gluten free hosts available. Please contact Fr. Parr, and he will make the necessary arrangements. SACRAMENTS Reconciliation: Saturday 4:00 pm or by appointment. Baptism: Baptism involves membership in the church. Parents are to attend a session early in the pregnancy. Marriage: Our church is trying to create successful marriages. This takes some time. Arrangements for a wedding date are to be made at least six months before the anticipated date. Anointing of the Sick: Communal celebrations in fall and spring. Individual celebrations upon request. Please call the office when family members are hospitalized.
PASTORAL VISITATION Anyone who desires a personal home visit is invited to call the parish office. CATECHUMENATE Anyone wishing to become a full member of the Church is invited to visit the parish office.
NEW PARISHIONERS Please call the parish office.
Parish Council Members Alyson Haugen.……769-3465 Laura Antonie………526-6047 Len Beranek………...526-3623 Jennifer Fisk………..783-0246
Brian Clements……..526-2198 Les Giesler………….526-9625 Angie Hendrikson….385-4213 Shelly Linskey……...526-2286 Christine Olson.507-766-3654 Larry Warzynski.… ..526-6474
Finance Council Members Barry Ploessl……….526-9364 Janice Dvoracek……526-3957
Shawn Handland…..526-2257 Pat Stephens.……….526-2480 Larry Warzynski..…..526-6474
HAVE YOU SENT IN YOUR PLEDGE?
Divorced/separated adults & single/widowed parents:
The SEAS pastoral council is working to ensure that we, as a parish, are meeting as many parishioner needs as we are able. Our goal is to do what we can to help each person live their faith well and be connected to our parish family. We NEED you and we recognize that you need us, too. If you would like to give some input into how we can better serve those who are divorced, separated or are single/widowed parents (even if you are not), please join us for an initial planning and informational meeting on Monday, November 4th at 6:30 pm in the gathering place. The purpose of this meeting is twofold: 1) We would really like to hear from those dealing with the challenges that come from living as part of the Church community with these special circumstances. Needs may be spiritual, financial, emotional, every day, or once-in-awhile. We are open to ideas on how we, as Church, can assist you as well as ways you may be uniquely equipped to help others. 2) There are many misunderstandings regarding the Church’s teaching on divorce and remarriage and the effect of either or both on a person’s standing with the Church and reception of the Sacraments. We would like to take this opportunity to give a clear explanation of Church teaching and answer any questions you may have in this regard. This meeting will not obligate you in any way. Please join us and encourage others to join us on this first step of service, healing, and mutual understanding. If you have any questions, please contact: Patrick Brueggen at [email protected] or (608) 526-4424 or Jennifer Fisk at [email protected] or (608)783-0246
As of 10/22/19 Parish Target: $83,735 Received: $17,757.71
All registered members of the parish should have received a pledge card in the mail. Please return to
the diocese as soon as you can. Thank you!
NEW MINISTRY
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sunday, October 27 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Mass † Richard Matushek 10:15am Mass People of SEAS
Monday, October 28 Sts. Simon and Jude 8:30 am Mass † Harmon and Lucille Sacia 6:30 pm Huberters Meeting
Tuesday, October 29 Weekday 7:00 am Mass † Angeline Haug 6:30 pm RCIA
Wednesday, October 30 Weekday 8:30 am Mass † Robert Peterson 6:30 pm Faith Formation Classes
Thursday, October 31 Weekday 8:30 am Mass † Bobbi Corcoran
Friday, November 1 All Saints Parish Office Closed/Food Pantry Closed 8:30 am Mass † William Scholze 6:30 pm Mass † Leo Kulmaczewski
Saturday, November 2 All Souls’ Day 8:00 am Pray the Rosary 8:30 am Mass † All Souls Reception following Mass 4:00 pm Sacrament of Penance
Vigil: 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 PM Mass † Alex, Theresa, Ron and Rudy Wozney
Sunday, November 3 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Mass † John Marshall 9:15 am Wee Believe Sunday School 10:15am Mass People of SEAS 9th Grade Retreat following Mass until 3:30pm 6:30 pm Confirmation Sponsor Session
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Top Cash Raffle Prize
$500.00
Trick or Treat So Others Can Eat On Halloween volunteers will be visiting every house in Holmen and Brice Prairie to collect your donations of non-perishable food items, personal care items, and/or household
cleaning items. If you would like to participate please place the items in a bag outside your door by 5:15 pm or drop them off at Festival Foods in Holmen. This is a community-wide event coordinated by Holmen Lutheran Church. SEAS food pantry is a recipient of some of the donations. Thanks for your generous donations!
Holy Day of Obligation – All Saints Day Friday, November 1
Mass Times are 8:30am and 6:30pm
PLEASE JOIN US
In Catholic tradition, November has been the month to remember loved ones who have died. The book of eternal life will be placed in the sanctuary on Nov. 1. All parishioners are invited to list the name of their loved ones and the date they entered into eternal life. Also, during the month of November, there will be candles in the sanctuary that honor those members of our parish family who died on November 1, 2018 through October 31, 2019.
Please remember in your prayers: Michael Smaby 8 December 2018 Cecil Rochester 27 December 2018 Mary Bina 28 December 2018 Mark Phillips 23 February 2019 Anthony Racich 23 February 2019 Lois Hanson 5 May 2019 Susan Schafer 6 July 2019 Marvin Schroeder 7 July 2019 Steven Smith 17 July 2019 Donald Houlihan 31 August 2019 Priscilla Dvorak 1 September 2019 Raymond Hubley, Jr. 5 September 2019 Roberta Corcoran 5 September 2019 Angeline Haug 9 September 2019 Mary Jane Goodenough 16 September 2019 On Saturday, November 2nd during the 8:30 am Mass, names of the deceased listed above, will be called as family members who are present will come forward to light a candle in his/her memory. Following the Mass will be a light reception. Please join us.
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