Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 25, 2019

THE BANE AND THE BLESSED I recently had friends visit from out of town. Over dinner one of them told us what his father used to say to him and his four brothers when they were quarreling with one another. His father said, “Tell your brother ‘I love you’ as angrily as want.” I just heard the story and already am trying to honor the father’s wise counsel. As it seems pro-life efforts are finding traction and gaining ground, opponents have grown more vitriolic and even violent. Especially as I listen to presidential candidates and elected leaders desperate in their defense of elective abortion, I find myself angrily saying “I love you.” A former parishioner has petitioned her diocese (not our own) asking that a priest who abused her as a child be held accountable and the diocese assume responsibility. As of this writing, her letters have either gone unanswered or she has been promised a meeting that has yet to be scheduled. To those diocesan leaders responsible, I find my-self angrily saying “I love you.” Try as I might, I cannot avoid thinking of the many children separated from their parents at our border and yet to be reunited with their parents. I can’t imagine But I try to look at those responsible for such a policy and angrily say to them, “I love you.” Not long ago I had dinner with three people. Two are longtime friends, the third an acquaintance that I don’t often see. I spoke curtly, critically and uncharitable about someone we all knew. Even as I did so I was ashamed about what I was saying. I remember it still because it was an evil thing to do, and but another reminder how fully and easily capable I am of evil. It is the struggle of a lifetime. As I write this I think of the person I harmed by my words. And I am angrily saying to him, “I love you.” I don’t know what the Lord thinks of my angry attempts to tell others, “I love you.” But I do believe that by his grace I may come one day to live what I say. The Lord be with you. Father John Parr

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FOR YOUR MARRIAGE

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

PRAYER REQUESTS

Susan Amundsen Sara (Wozney) Balaker

Judy Bockenhauer Richard Brandau

Trudy Brieske Will Davis Ethan Doe

Sr. Bridget Donaldson, OSB Liz, Pat, Barb and Rita

Donaldson Bill Druliner

DeEtte Gillmeister Joe Gittens

Mary Jane Goodenough Sharon Grabar Sherry Hanson June Kukovec

Kent Limberg (military) Joan Ludick

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

Jordan Schadrie Celia Scholze Betty Smith

Sascha Stephens Darlene Stressler

Pam Tischer Colleen Tisil

STEWARDSHIP

To keep your marriage fresh, cultivate laughter. Be intentional about finding countless ways to laugh together. Read funny stories to each other. Tell each other jokes.

Share the funny things that happened at work or in meetings. Don’t miss a single chance to make your spouse laugh. Laughter and love are great companions in the creation of joy. Make them yours!

HUNGER WALK/RUN

Today’s gospel tells us that entry into the kingdom does not depend on physical proximity to Jesus. We cannot spend our lives living in Church, as paramount as our worship is. No, living our faith demands much more from us, our very selves. In order to enter the kingdom, we must be from the kingdom. Our words and our actions must proclaim this kingdom as Jesus’ did. Can we be found among the poor, the vulnerable, and the lost? Do we offer welcome and hospitality to all we meet? We are called to be kingdom people. Do our lives proclaim that we truly are?

SPECIAL EVENT

An Aging Café is an opportunity for community members of all ages to gather together to explore the subject of aging. Inspired by the Death Café move-ment, we seek to have open-ended conversations that normalize the aging process and allow us to explore various topics related to aging, such as quality of life, hopes and fears as we age, activism, caregiving, spirituality and more! When: October 1 Presenters: Erica G. Srinivasan, Cameron Kiersch, Jackie Yaeger, M.D. Investment: Suggested donation of $10 Register at www.FSCenter.org or call 608-791-5295. 920 Market St, La Crosse, Wisconsin

The Coulee Region Hunger 5K Walk/Run will be held this year on Sunday, October 13th at 1:00 pm beginning at Myrick Park in La Crosse. 100% of the money raised goes to hunger relief. This year 35% of the money will go to Hunger Task Force, 35 % to WAFER Food Pantry, and the additional 30% goes to the runner’s choice, which can be our SEAS Food Pantry. Let us walk with our neighbors to end hunger!

Please remember, the sick, hospitalized, military members, homebound and anyone needing of our prayers. May they experience the healing power of God.

WHEN REQUESTING THAT AN INDIVIDUAL BE ADDED TO OUR PRAYER

LIST, YOU MUST HAVE THE CONSENT OF THE INDIVIUDAL OR THEIR FAMILY FOR THEIR NAME TO BE PUBLICIZED.

ALSO, PLEASE REMEMBER TO INFORM US WHEN SOMEONE SHOULD BE TAKEN OFF THE LIST

August 26th: Officer’s Meeting -7 PM @ Pizza Corral September 3rd: Band of Brothers Night September 8th: General Meeting - 7 PM @ SEAS September 30th: Officer’s Meeting - 7 PM @ Pizza Corral On behalf of all the Knights, thank you to those who volunteered for the Kornfest breakfast. We had a great turnout. Please consider being a Coordinator for next year’s breakfast. For more KC info and events visit: seasholmen.org/knights or our Facebook page: Knights of Columbus Council#9385

FAITH FORMATION

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Last Week’s Collections Weekly Budget Difference Annual Budget Envelopes/Plate/ACH…………………….$7,342 $11,792 -$4450 $613,190 Fiscal Year-to-Date……………………….$73,079 $82,544 -$9,465

PARISH INCOME (FISCAL YEAR 7/1/19-6/30/20)

BACK BY POPLUAR DEMAND

PEDAL TO PRAY MEN OF THE CROSS

Parental duties to their baptized children. Parents are the leaders of the house church and their practice of their faith is an ongoing lesson in learning by assimilation. When parents pray each day, the child learns to pray. This should not begin in second grade as part of their preparation for the sacraments, but as the child learns how to talk. When a child learns to say mommy and daddy, colors and numbers, it is time to learn the Sign of the Cross and meal prayers. When a child is old enough to converse with mom and dad, the child is old enough to say morning and night prayers, and when a child is old enough to memorize a home address or telephone number, the child is old enough to memorize the Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be. Parents can enroll their children in religious education programs beginning with Sunday School and Vacation Bible School, as well as a Catholic elementary school or the parish faith formation program. The parents’ pledge at bap-tism ensures that their child completes his or her sacraments through the reception of Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation. Van Sloun,Fr. Michael. Parental duties to their baptized children. Catholic Spirit. Web. July 26, 2017 https://thecatholicspirit.com/faith/focus-on-faith/faith-fundamentals/parental-duties-baptized-children/

Important Faith Formation Dates

Wed., Sept. 4th at 5:30pm New Catechist and Volunteer Meeting Wed., Sept. 4th at 6:30pm Veteran Catechist and Volunteer Meeting

Friday Sept 6 Faith Formation Class assignments released Wednesday Sept 11 Faith Formation Classes Begin

Have you registered your children yet?

Men of the Cross Conference This year’s theme is “The Father’s Way.” A special rate is being offered for Father-Son attendees. The conference is held in La Crosse on Sat., October 26, and sure to engage men of all ages. For more details and to register, go to menofthecross.org.

COMMUNITY EVENT

Kevin’s Legacy Foundation will host the 3rd annual Color For Kindness 5K Run/Walk on October 13, 2018 at 11:00a.m. in Holmen’s Halfway Creek Park East. Kevin’s Legacy Foundation is a 501(c)(3)

non-profit organization whose mission is “Raising Awareness for Mental Health, Suicide Prevention and Creating a Bully-Free Community”. You can register the day of the event or go to Active.com and search Color for Kindness to register in advance.

Plan to join us for another family outdoor movie night on Saturday, September 14th after the 5:00 pm Mass. (Weather permitting) Watch the bulletin and our Facebook page for more info.

Pedal to Pray: Fr. Parr will be blessing the bikes of those parishioners that bike to Mass the weekend of Sept. 7/8. Thanks to the Simple Living Group for organizing this event. The next Simple Living group discus-sion is scheduled for Sunday, Sept.

8th at 9:00am. All are welcome. Be sure to check out the progress of the garden on the north end of the church.

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PARISH INFORMATION

PARISH RECTORY & OFFICE Phone ............................................................................... 526-4424 Fax Number .................................................................... 526-3177 Email: office@seasholmen.org STAFF Pastor, Father John Parr ............................................... 526-4424

pastor@seasholmen.org Pastor Emeritus, Monsignor Delbert J. Malin............. 526-4908

djm133@charter.net

sbridget@seasholmen.org Pastoral Minister, Carol Reider .................................... 526-4424

carol@seasholmen.org C.R.E. (3 years-gr. 5),.Mary Luebke ………………526-4424 reled@seasholmen.org

...... 526-4424 youth@seasholmen.org

Director of Music, Beth Lakmann…………………..526-4424 music@seasholmen.org Secretary, Sandy Jerue ................................................. 526-4424 office@seasholmen.org

Sister Jean ....................................................................... 526-4908 sjean@seasholmen.org

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

DID YOU KNOW

Our food pantry has two freezers and a very large refrigerator. If you happen upon milk, eggs, or butter at a good price, and want to pick up an extra one for the pantry, we would certainly accept any such donations for our guests. The same would be true for any cuts of meat that you have in your freezer that you may not be using…or extra fish or venison that you have. Fresh and frozen foods are a treat for our guests, and we would welcome such donations. As always, thank you so much for your ongoing, generous support of our pantry and for seeing the face of Christ in our brothers and sisters in need. Thank you and God bless you.

The 42nd Aquinas Fest will be September 6, 2019. Join us for the Aquinas Fest Block Party: Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Site: Aquinas High/Middle School Cameron Street & Parking Lot Features: Kory Keppel's Pig Roast | Inflatables | Kids Games | Cornhole Caricatures | Bakalars' Brats & Hot Dogs | Refreshments Beer Garden (21+) | Music by Ryan Sauter | Football Team Sendoff | Introduction of Athletic Wall of Fame Honorees Everybody is invited to this event! Feel free to bring your friends. For more information on our raffle and prizes or to order your tickets, please visit: aquinascatholicschools.org. School starts August 27th! You still have time to register for school. Our schools are open to families of all faiths, and we offer several tuition assistance programs. Schedule a tour today! Visit www.aquinascatholicschools.org or call 608.784.8585.Ext 23.

SAVE THE DATE

Rural Life Day Mass and celebration Friday, Sept. 13 Plan to attend this year’s celebration, hosted by Otter Creek Farms located at 6608 Cty Rd A, Pittsville, WI 54466. Bishop Callahan will celebrate Mass at 10 a.m. followed by a program and meal. This day is set aside to highlight the uniqueness of rural life values and to rejoice in the way that rural life contributes to the Church at large.

DIOCESAN EVENT

NEWLY BAPTIZED CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Sunday, August 25 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Mass People of SEAS 10:15am Mass † Candido Ratunil

Monday, August 26 Weekday 8:30 am Mass † David McKenzie

Tuesday, August 27 St. Monica 7:00 am Mass † Poor Souls

Wednesday, August 28 St. Augustine 8:30 am Mass † Richard Matushek

Thursday, August 29 The Passion of St. John the Baptist 8:30 am Communion Service - No Mass

Friday, August 30 Weekday 8:30 am Mass † Fr. Ray Pedretti

Saturday, August 31 Weekday 8:00 am Pray the Rosary 4:00 pm Sacrament of Penance

Vigil: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 PM Mass † Robert Peterson

Sunday, September 1 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Mass † Alex, Theresa, Ron and Rudy Wozney 10:15am Mass People of SEAS

Visit seasholmen.org for the parish calendar of events

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PICK UP YOUR MAIL

SEAS FAMILY FOOTBALL NIGHT

Today, we welcome, Maggie Ryan Morgan

daughter of Daniel and Natalie Morgan, to our faith community in the

celebration of Baptism. It is now our privilege to help this child

grow in faith. We have a great gift of faith to share.

YOUNG AT HEART

St. Elizabeth’s has an active seniors group for adults 60+ called Young at Heart. Our "Thursday Gathering" meets monthly (spring and fall) at 8:30 am for Mass, a potluck and program/games/

featured speakers. Join us on Thursday, Sept. 5th at 8:30 am for Mass followed by a potluck and special guest speakers.

If you have not done so, please pick up your parish mailing from the gathering place. Please help save the parish on postage and pick yours up after Mass. The mailing will be in the gathering

place yet this weekend before we have to mail any remaining. Any postage costs that can be spared are appreciated. Every registered member should have a mailing. If you feel you were missed, please contact the parish office. If we need your current address change, please let us know as soon as possible.