September 26 & 27, 2015 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Catholic Community of St. Maximilian Kolbe

Parish Weekly Schedule and Mass Intention Offerings

Saturday, September 26

6:15 p.m. Confessions

7:00 p.m. MASS:+Francis Guth, by Tom & Margaret Guth

Sunday, September 27 KC Breakfast

7:45 a.m. Confessions

8:30 a.m. MASS: 45th Anniversary Blessings for Jack & JoAnn Doyle

9:00 a.m. KC Breakfast

10:00 a.m. MASS: For the People of St. Maximilian Kolbe

6:30 p.m. Confirmation Student Eucharistic Adoration

Monday, September 28

NO MASS

Tuesday, September 29

5:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction

6:00 p.m. MASS:+LaVon Hall, by Clark & Wyleen High

6:30 p.m. Potluck Social & Bible Study on the Book of Revelation

Wednesday, September 30

8:00 a.m. MASS:+Deacon Rich Zietlow, by Matthew & Paula Riordan

6:00 p.m. Religious Education

7:30 p.m. Military Committee Meeting

Thursday, October 1

8:00 a.m. MASS:+Audrey Jacowski, by Andy Jacowski

Our parish breakfast club will travel to an area restaurant. All are welcome.

Friday, October 2

8:00 a.m. MASS: Birthday Blessings for Mark Sturzl, by the Sturzl Family

Saturday, October 3

6:15 p.m. Confessions

7:00 p.m. MASS:+August Sr. & Luella Heidger, by Joe & Stanley Heidger

Sunday, October 4

7:45 a.m. Confessions

8:30 a.m. MASS:+Francis Bebo, by Dan & Franciene Hassman

10:00 a.m. MASS: For the People of St. Maximilian Kolbe

6:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration

Father Jim Trempe Pastor

Email: frjim@stmaxkolbe.org

Parish Office: (715) 824-3380

Serving Southeastern Portage County and beyond. 8611 State Hwy 54, Almond, WI 54909

Parish Leadership

Parish Secretary

Angie Sturzl 715-824-3380

Financial Secretary

Doreen Krusick 715-824-3380

Pastoral Council

JoAnn Doyle 715-824-2011

Scott Hintz 715-366-7084

Finance Council

Pam Zinda 715-366-2185

Dennis Fay 715-824-5075

Building & Grounds Committee

Bob Helbach 715-824-5880

Parish Council of Catholic Women

Lora Lehman 715-570-0195

Pro-Life Committee

Cindy Gresl 920-566-2305

Elizabeth Ministry

Jennifer Hendrix 715-344-3099

Family Life Committee

Mark & Kristi Hintz 715-366-7894

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

Karen Guidry 715-342-5945

Garden Club

Peggy Root 715-498-1597

Religious Education (CCD)

Kim Auer 715-252-8745

Confirmation Program

Jeremiah Auer 715-281-9825

Guardian Angels Cemetery

Mike Helbach 715-824-5565

Hope Cemetery (Heffron)

Sharon Lorenz 715-366-4557

St. Martin Cemetery

Tom Guth 366-4104

St. Patrick Cemetery

Helen Helbach 715-824-5880

Parish Website www.stmaxkolbe.org

Bulletin submission email:

bulletin@stmaxkolbe.org

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 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 Fr. Jim

at 824-3380.

Office Hours

Tuesday 1:00pm-6:30pm

Wednesday 8:30am-1:00pm

& 4:30-6:30pm

Thursday 8:30am-1:00pm

T h e P a p e r P u l p i t 26th week in ordinary time

Scripture: Jesus tells us today in the gospel from St. Mark, “If anyone leads astray one of these little ones, it would be better for him to be

plunged into the sea with a great millstone around his neck.” Each of us should take a deep gulp when we read this verse, especially if we

have not been teaching the truths of our faith as presented to us by the teachings of the bible and of the Church. Yes, today’s readings are not

easy to hear, but we must hear them. Sometimes what we want to hear and need to hear are not the same.

Our Lord tells us if we mislead others to sin, we will be held responsible. Let me give a few examples: swearing in front of children-- it would

be better if anyone who leads astray one of these little ones…parents who do not take their children to Mass on Sunday for whatever reason—

it would be better if anyone who leads astray one of these little ones… priests who do not honestly preach the gospel—it would be better if

anyone who leads astray one of these little ones… those who sell or give alcohol or drugs to minors-- it would be better if anyone who leads

astray one of these little ones… those who are in the pornography business or expose pornography to minors-- it would be better if anyone

who leads astray one of these little ones…priest and religious who are not faithful to their vows-- it would be better if anyone who leads astray

one of these little ones…those who profess faith yet are negative in their words and actions-- it would be better if anyone who leads astray one

of these little ones --those who wear religious jewelry that mocks the faith or whose words and actions are contrary to the gospel of Jesus

Christ-- it would be better if anyone who leads astray one of these little ones…Simply stated, we can bring others to Jesus or turn them away

from Jesus through our own words and actions. Jesus says there are consequences for both. We can lead others into sin through seduction,

encouraging them to sin, or scandal, through one’s own words and actions which might lead one to sin. Alternatively, we can lead others to

Christ by having positive attitudes, positive words and positive actions. How are you guiding others? Jesus said you’ll be held accountable.

Let’s all pray for a renewed faith in our Lord Jesus and true conversion of heart. It is ultimately through our relationship with Jesus and

opening ourselves to him that we turn from sin.

I would encourage you to say the following prayer.

Dear Lord Jesus

I love You

I trust in You

All my hope is in You

Fill my heart, my mind and my soul with Your love, peace and happiness

Help me be the person You want me to be

Help me to serve as a good example to others

Amen

Diocesan Annual Appeal: It’s that time of the year. Thank you to all who already sent their pledges in. It is my hope that all families give

to the appeal. Let’s pledge our support to the local and universal Church. Every family is encouraged to pledge. In order to make our goal,

we need you to pledge at least what you did last year (the first drive combined with what you may have given in June). Our goal is going up

about $2,500, so we need some folks to give a bit more. We need everyone to pledge something. Some folks have asked about a building

addition. We need to continue to make our appeal or the bishop will not allow us to build. Thank you for your generosity.

Involved in the parish? We have some great and exciting things happening this fall. You’ll want to take part. It will be good for the parish

community and good for your soul. Here are just a few ideas. At Mass; Reader, Usher, Eucharistic Minister, Mass Server, Greeter, Musician.

Through committees: Pastoral Council, Finance Council, Art and Environment, Buildings and Grounds, Military Committee, Sacred

Worship. Through prayer: Praying for Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life, Daily Mass, Holy Hours, Eucharistic Adoration.

Men’s group, Ladies group. Teaching CCD. Helping with the prayer garden. Others? More to come…Ideally every person in the parish

would be involved in some way. Are you involved? Why not?

Want to know more about your faith? How about attending a Bible Study? We’ll be looking at the book of Revelation. Come for a part or

for the whole evening. Holy Hour is from 5:00 to 6:00. This week’s intention is for a positive spirit for all. Mass is at 6:00, followed by

supper. See the signup sheet in the gathering space, so we have enough food for everyone. Bible Study begins around 7:15 and concludes by

8:30. Want to watch the video presentation at home? See me as to how.

Welcoming: Did you make a point to say hi and smile at everyone you saw today at Mass? Someone could have been having a bad day and

your smile could have brought them just a little joy. On the other hand, a negative face or comment may make someone’s bad day worse.

Supper: Fall is here, technically. As I mentioned when I got here as pastor, I normally don’t like to eat supper alone. So far, for the most

part, I haven’t. I prefer to eat with parishioners. We can eat at the rectory, I can come to your house, or we can go out. I’m pretty booked up

through October and looking to book November and December. Give me a call or send me an email.

In Christ,

Father Jim Trempe

Liturgical Ministries Saturday, October 3, 7:00 p.m. Sunday, October 4, 8:30 a.m. Sunday, October 4, 10:00 a.m.

Servers Volunteers Wyatt B. & Lily T. Brock & Brady Sturzl

Readers Kathy Glinski Joan Baumann Jeremiah Auer

Usher Captains Julian Wierzba Ron Buckholt Todd Hoerter

Eucharistic Ministers Rita T., Bonnie Z., Jane B., Alan B. Sharon L., JoAnn D., George H., Eric Z. Nila P., Tim H., Bob Y., Gene L.

Your Financial Support

for the weekend of 9/20/15

Adult Envelopes: 3277.00

Children’s Envelopes: 1.50

Offertory: 256.85

Vigil Candles .00

Maintenance & Repairs: 215.00

Total: 3,780.35

This Week’s Birthdays & Anniversaries

Birthdays:

Anniversaries Stan & Jane Biadasz 9/28

Eric & Amanda Peterson 9/29

Joseph & Michelle Poeschel 9/30

Randy & Mary Bunk 10/1

Riley & Marlene Helbach 10/1

David & Rita Walkowicz 10/1

Charles & Audrey Warzynski 10/2

Steven & Sharon Kaminski 10/2

Jesse Noth 9/27

Oaklee Doyle 9/28

Judy Turzinski 9/28

Maria Kearns 9/29

Wyatt Peterson 9/29

Cody Krusick 9/30

Ann Peterson 9/30

Kari Printz 9/30

Lexie Dernbach 10/1

Jared Higgins 10/1

Jenny Martin 10/2

Matthew Selenske 10/2

Mark Sturzl 10/2

Erin Bauer 10/3

Isaac Doyle 10/3

Cameron Gaulke 10/3

Delores Kawlewski 10/3

Fall Harvest Dinner Update

Sunday, October 4

Chicken provided by

Ambrosia Catering

Each Family is asked to furnish the

following:

2 Quarts Whole Peeled Potatoes

(please do not cut)

$5 for Chicken & Vegetables

Families with last names A-I:

½ gallon milk (no skim)

Families with last names J-Z:

1 can jellied cranberries

& 1 stick of butter

2 LARGE Homemade Pies:

Lemon, Pecan, Pumpkin, Apple &

Any Berry (No Frozen/Cream)

Make Cakes instead of Pies:

A. Barden, H. Buckholt, , S. Kurzinski,

Linda Y., J. Scholler, P. Kilawee,

J. Doyle

A schedule is now available

in the gathering space

to sign up and help. Questions? Contact Mary at

715.340.7217 or Pat at 715.366.2576

Donations Needed:

7 Dozen Eggs

10 lbs Carrots

Country Store Donations We are looking for donations of baked goods,

crafts, fresh vegetables you can spare,

and canned goods to sell.

Office Hours-Please Note!

The parish office will not have regular

office hours on the following Tuesday

afternoons in September: 29th;

and in October: 6th, 8th.

Doreen will be in the office

from 4:30pm to 6:30 pm on these days.

Please remember these parishioners

in your daily prayers

Church Garden Volunteers Needed

The striped irises need to be thinned and

replanted. If you would like to help, please

contact Peggy Root at 715-498-1597. We

can set a date & time that works for you.

Volunteers are welcome to take excess

plants home with them!

Don’t Forget!

St. Maximilian Kolbe

Knights of Columbus

Breakfast

Sunday, September 27th

Serving at 9 am to 10 am

The men of the parish (Knights of

Columbus) serve a breakfast of ham,

eggs, and all the fixings every fourth

Sunday of the month . Stay after the 8:30

Mass or come early for the 10:00 Mass.

This is a free breakfast

for you, your family, and friends.

Everyone is Welcome!

Congratulations to

Kameron Kyle Schultz Son of Brett Schultz & Deziree Warzynski

who is receiving the Sacrament of

Baptism on Sunday, September 27th.

May God bless you and your family!

National Life Chain Sunday

October 4, 2015 1:30-2:30pm

Wisconsin Rapids

Riverview Expressway at First St bridge

Visit lifechain.net or call 715.325.7202.

Operation Bootstrap Next weekend you have an

opportunity to share your blessings as

St. Maximilian Kolbe parish collects

non-perishable foods and cash

donations for Operation Bootstrap.

Special needs at this time are:

*boys winter jackets sizes 7,8 and 10 *soup

*peanut butter *oil *flour *sugar

*blankets/quilts

May God bless you in your charity.

Fall Harvest Dinner Donations

The St. Patrick’s Church building will be open on

Friday, October 2nd from 2-8pm and Saturday,

October 3rd from 9am—8:30pm to drop off any

donations you may have for the Fall Dinner. This

includes individual family donations of food and

any donations for the Country Store.

An Invitation to all Veterans!!

Our parish military ministry welcomes

all veterans to a get-together on

Wednesday, September 30th at

7:30 pm. Come share fellowship and

connect with other veterans in

our parish. Let us know

how we can better serve you.

Refreshments will be provided.

Banquet of Life

Join First Choice Pregnancy Resource Center

at Memories in Plover

on Saturday, October 17th

to celebrate another successful year!

Doors open at 5pm. Dinner is at 6pm.

The Keynote Speaker is Chaunie Marie Brusie,

a mother and author of Tiny Blue Lines.

St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish is hosting a table for

this fundraising event! There are still several spots

available at this time. We would like to fill our

table in support of this wonderful pro-life cause!!

Please contact Angie in the parish office for more

information and to sign up to attend. Thanks!

To place an ad in the parish bulletin, contact Pat Snow (715) 824-3993

Local Events - What’s Going On In Your Neighborhood?

Rose Garden Family Restaurant

Serving Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

715-258-3382

902 Churchill Street, Waupaca Carry Out Available

Open 7 Days a week!

Park Ridge

Family Restaurant Open 7 Days a Week

Banquet Facilities Available

3425 Church Street

Stevens Point

(715) 341-8885

First National Bank

Waupaca 111 Jefferson, Waupaca 258-5511

Bookkeeping 258-8381 148 N Main, Iola 445-3211

www.fnbwaupaca.com

Waupaca Sears In the Waupaca Woods Mall

815 W. Fulton. Waupaca, WI 54981

715-256-9946 Independently owned by

Ken & Roxanne Gronski

Central Wisconsin Pest Control

& Nuisance Animal Control State Certified & Licensed

Owner Mark Pearson Cell 715-498-1662

Office 715-824-5260

815 W Fulton St., Waupaca Open 7 Days a Week: Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat & Sun 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

715-258-7400 Smoke Free Dining!

L & L Propane SINCE 1988

715-258-5975 800-924-5975

Budget Plan, Keep, Fill, Sell Tanks, Lease Tanks, Lock-In Price

GARY BEMBENEK CONSTRUCTION LLC

Specializing in New Home Construction Remodeling—Additions

715-824-3851 gbembenekhomes.com

Amherst Marine Jerry Clinton, Owner

422 S Main St., Amherst 715-824-5635

www.amherstmarine.com

Four Star Family Restaurant

5261 Hwy 54, Plover 715.341.1832

Open 7 days a week Breakfast served all day

Paradise Restaurant Serving Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

715-341-1755 3401 Post Rd, Plover

Take-Out Available

Everyone Deserves

Paradise!

THREE

SQUARES RESTAURANT

1222 W Fulton Street Waupaca, WI 54981

715-258-7582 Across from the Best Western

Park Vista Independent and Assisted Living

“Exceptional Retirement Living”

950 Highway QQ Waupaca, WI 54981

715-256-0100 www.parkvistaliving.org

Bauer Electric, Inc. Established 1957

Residential.Commercial.Agricultural.Industrial

Electrical Supplies

258-2848 N2852 Highway QQ Waupaca, WI 54981

T&T Automotive 733 Nelson Siding Drive

Amherst, WI 54406 715.824.2834

For all your automotive needs!

Sheridan Soil Service Certified Soil Testing

Site & Septic Evaluation

Victor Helbach ID 227668

Carolee Rilling, ID 220583

Waupaca (715) 258-8083

Pisarski Community Funeral Home

2911 Plover Road, Plover

715-344-7454

www.pisarskifuneralhome.com

The Investor’s

Choice

Scott Paterick,

CLU-ChFC

540 Baker Street Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495

715-424-1873

“The Best Food In Town”

(715) 341-4363

S u p p o r t O u r A d v e r t i s e r s!

The River’s Bar and Supper Club

9971 County KK, Amherst 715-824-3113

Open 7 days a week Gary & Darlene Anderson, Owners

AREA 51 FAMILY

RESTAURANT 5351 Glennville Rd Bancroft

715.335.4646 www.eat-at-area51.com

Carry Outs Available

Holly Funeral Home

hollyfuneralhome@charter.net www.hollyfuneralhome.com

Waupaca 715-258-4020

Wild Rose

920-622-3774

Almond 715-366-2711

Amherst

715-824-3221 Furniture, Appliance & Flooring Center

Serving the area for 45 years!

990 W. Fulton Street, Waupaca 715-258-7803

Pucker Up For Pies & Pork! October 3rd

Nelson Park

Noon-3:00pm

Registration is from 12:00-12:30pm.

Bidding begins at 12:30pm

and goes until last item is sold.

Kissing of the Pig is at 2:30pm.

Buy a vote for the officer

you want to kiss the pig!

Come to the International Bank

of Amherst for more

information on this fundraiser.

All proceeds go to Rely For Life!

2015 Public Square Rosary Crusade

As we all know, the United States is in great

need of public prayer, repentance and

conversion. We must ask God to save America

through the Rosary of His Most Holy Mother.

Please join us in praying for our nation on

October 10, 2015 at 11:45 am The local Public Square Rosary Rally will

meet at Franciscans on Main, Stevens Point

(previously Andrew’s men’s clothing store).

“The Rosary will be a very powerful armor

against hell; it will destroy vice, deliver from

sin and dispel heresy.”

—Our Lady of St. Dominic

Cherishing Life

Trusting in God’s Mercy

is the focus of this year’s

diocesan Gospel of Life Celebration.

Thursday, October 8, 2015

Blessed Sacrament Parish

130 Losey Blvd S.

La Crosse, Wisconsin

Melinda Gardner, Executive Director

of Apple Pregnancy Care Center in

Eau Claire, is the keynote speaker.

Bishop Callahan will celebrate Mass

at the parish at 6pm followed by

Melinda’s talk at 7pm.