Thoughts from Deacon Paul

Frequently, during Lent, I refer to doing something good rather than to only “give up” something. Here’s an idea. Take a while to be thankful. It’s a simple idea but, as we listen to the news we realize why. We hear of tornados, floods, blizzards, robberies, shootings, unemployment—the list doesn’t quit. While summer traffic might occasionally be annoying, we don’t live where we have bumper-to-bumper traffic every day just getting to work. For the most part, we at least know who our neighbor is and many of us can look out a window and catch part of a sunrise or sunset.

When I want to walk for exercise, I can go a short way down the road and be in the state park. When doing an errand shopping it’s not unusual to see people I know and have a brief conversation. That doesn’t happen in other places. Looking out the window it isn’t unusual seeing a deer tapping its nose on the bird feeder to knock out some sunflower seeds. Going to Mass on the weekend, there are many friends to greet.

Some might have a job that is not always upbeat or satisfying, or suffer with sickness, or hear constant complaining—we can still be thankful we have a job and many freedoms. That includes being able to talk to God or read His word.

These are simple things, but things I am thankful to have in my life.

Vigil Lights

Apr 2nd - Apr 8th – In memory Goldie & Grace Thiry

Apr 9th - Apr 15th – In memory of Jodi Anderson

Parish Office E3085 County Road X, Casco, WI

(920) 837-2852 Office Hours: Mon & Wed 8am to 4pm

Parish Email: stpnh@centurytel.net Parish Website: www.stpeterandsthubert.com

April 2nd, 2017

5th Sunday in Lent Mass Intentions t Deceased

Saturday 4:00 PM, Rosiere, Apr 1st,

t Dean LeCloux, Esther Mraz, Elmer & Dorothy Jeanquart Saturday 5:30 PM, Brussels, Apr 1st, Mass Sunday, 8:30 AM, Brussels Apr 2nd, Mass Sunday, 10:15 AM, Lincoln Apr 2nd,

t Veronica DeVillers, Jodi Anderson, & Verna Foley Wednesday, 8:00 AM, Brussels Apr 5th, Mass Wednesday, 6:30 PM, Rosiere, Apr 5th, Stations/Comm Serv Thursday, 4:00 PM, Lincoln, Apr 6th, Stations/Comm Serv

Saturday 4:00 PM, Rosiere, Apr 8th, Palm Sunday

t Betty & Bonnie Charles, John & Celia Adams, Clifford & Esther LeGrave Saturday 5:30 PM, Brussels, Apr 8th, Palm Sunday Sunday, 8:30 AM, Brussels Apr 9th, Palm Sunday Sunday, 10:15 AM, Lincoln, Apr 9th, Palm Sunday

t Melvin & Mabel Deprey, Keith Deprey, John Srnka Sunday, 1:00 PM, Rosiere, Apr 9th, Adoration Wednesday, 8:00 AM, Brussels Apr 12th, Mass Wednesday, 6:30 PM, Rosiere, Apr 12th, Stations/Comm Serv

Thursday, 7:00 PM, Lincoln, Apr 13th, Holy Thursday Friday, 1:00 PM, Lincoln, Apr 14th, Good Friday/Holy Land Col Friday, 7:00 PM, Rosiere, Apr 14th, Good Friday/Holy Land Saturday, 8:00 PM, Brussels, Apr 15th, Holy Saturday

Saturday, 8:30 PM, Rosiere, Apr 15th, Holy Saturday

Bishop’s Appeal: Our Bishop’s

Appeal goal for this year is $31,667. We have 74 units that donated $9,625. Please prayerfully consider your donation. Any donation, large or small will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Readings for the Week of Apr 2nd, Mon., Apr 3rd: 1st Reading: DAN 13: 1-9,15-17,19-30,33-62 or DAN 13: 41C-62 Resp Psalm: 23: 1-3A,3B-4,5,6 Gospel: JOHN 8: 1-11 Tues., Apr 4th: 1st Reading: NUM 21: 4-9 Resp Psalm: PS: 102: 2-3,16-18,19-21 Gospel: JOHN 8: 21-30 Wed., Apr 5th: 1st Reading: DAN 3: 14-20,91-97,95 Resp Psalm: PS: DAN 3: 52,53,54,55,56 Gospel: JOHN 8: 31-42 Thur., Apr 6th: 1st Reading: GEN 17 : 3-9 Resp Psalm: PS: 105: 4-5,6-7,8-9 Gospel: JOHN 8: 51-59 Fri., Apr 7th: 1st Reading: JER 20: 10-13 Resp Psalm: PS: 18: 2-3A,3BC-4,5-6,7 Gospel: JOHN 10: 31-42 Sat., Apr 8th: 1st Reading: EZE 37: 21-28 Resp Psalm: PS JER 31: 10,11-12ABCD,13 Gospel: JOHN 11: 45-56 Sun., Apr 9th: 1st Reading: ISA 50: 4-7 Resp Psalm: PS: 22: 8-9,17-18,19-20,23-24 2nd Reading: PHIL 2: 6-11 Gospel: MATT 26: 14—27:66

Liturgical Roles Lectors

Saturday, 4:00 PM, Rosiere, Apr 1st, Sue Lohrey Sunday, 10:15 AM, Lincoln, Apr 2nd, Tammy Barta Saturday, 4:00 PM, Rosiere, Apr 8th, Joan Alexander Sunday, 10:15 AM, Lincoln Apr 9th, Mary Fameree

Communion Distributors

Saturday, 4:00 PM, Rosiere, Apr 1st, Ken Beaurain, Pat Everard

Sunday, 10:15 AM, Lincoln Apr 2nd, Jerry Barta, Jake Barta

Saturday, 4:00 PM, Rosiere, Apr 8th, Mag Havel, Dale Massey Sunday, 10:15 AM, Lincoln Apr 9th, Jim & Mary Beaurain

Servers

Saturday, 4:00 PM, Rosiere, Apr 1st, Nathan Wessel, Evan Lohrey Sunday, 10:15 AM, Lincoln Apr 2nd, Taylor Thiry, Emily Jandrin, Karlee Tyler-Naze Saturday, 4:00 PM, Rosiere, Apr 8th, Cayden Blasier, Jacob Blasier, Evan Lohrey Sunday, 10:15 AM, Lincoln Apr 9th, Jacob Neuzil, Olivia Kinnard, Jayce Kinnard

Parish News Lent Adoration: The last Adoration for Lent will be on

Sunday, Apr 9th at Rosiere from 1-3:30pm. Consider joining us and getting closer to Christ this Lent! Make it your encounter with Christ.

Choir Practice for Easter: We will have

choir practice for Easter at Lincoln on these dates: April 2 & April 9 at 8:30AM. Please consider joining us.

Confirmation Coordinator: We are looking for a

Confirmation Coordinator for this fall 2017. Please call the Parish Office for more information 920-837-2852.

Easter lily sign-up: Anyone interested in

purchasing an Easter lily for their loved one(s) may sign up. The sign-up sheets are available in the back of church. Prices are: single plant - $11, double plant - $20, triple plant - $27. Do not delay; the last

day to sign up is April 3rd. Clearly mark your payment for the flower(s) and drop it in any collection.

Prayer Baskets: Please notice our Prayer Intention Basket

in the back of church along with note paper. If you have an intention you would like us all to pray for, write it down and put it into the basket in the back of church. These are private, personal intentions and NO ONE will read them. Deacon or a server will bring the basket to the front of church at the beginning of Mass. During the petitions, the lector will ask everyone to pray for your intentions. These private intentions will be discarded after Mass and new intentions will be

written for the next week. (Please share your thoughts on this idea with us.)

Father Steve: Anyone wishing to send Father Steve get

well wishes may send it to him at: Rev. Steve VandenBoogard, St. Norbert Abbey, 1016 N. Broadway, DePere, WI 54115-2610.

Altar Society & Holy Name Men Breakfast: Sunday, April 23 will be the annual breakfast for St. Ann’s Altar Society and the Holy Name Men at Lincoln following the 10:15am mass. We always welcome new members, join us!

Parish Office: The Parish Office will be closed April 24 &

April 26. Please plan accordingly. The answering service will be on and if there is an emergency they will get the message to Deacon Paul, otherwise the calls will be returned when the Parish Office reopens on May 1st.

New Liturgical Schedules: If you are a lector,

distributor or server, the new schedules are out and in their designated places. Please take one with you as they begin this weekend.

Area Events Holy Trinity Parish, Casco: Enrich your Lenten Journey

with a Lenten Mission! Holy Trinity Parish will hold a Mission on Sunday, April 2 through Wednesday April 5 from 7-8pm. Fathers of Mercy – Father Tom Sullivan, C.P.M. will be leading the mission. Fr. Tom will encourage and challenge the parish community to make a stronger, deeper commitment to Christ, His Church and the Sacraments. Mission Topics: Mercy of God, Blessed Virgin Mary, Sts. Mother Teresa & Padre Pio. Bring the family. Free-will offering accepted.

St. Francis & St. Mary, Brussels: Perch & Shrimp Fry,

Friday, April 7th from 4-7pm. Carry-outs available by calling 825-7555. Event is in the Brussels’ Church basement.

St. John’s Lutheran, Luxemburg: Palm Sunday

Brunch on April 9th from 8:30am to 12:30pm in the fellowship hall. Cost is a free will offering. See poster.

Holy Trinity School, Casco: Holy Trinity School in Casco

is accepting registration for the 2017-2018 school year for students entering grades 4K thru grade 6. Please call the school office at 837-7531 for more information.

Offerings for Mar 18th & Mar 19th, 2017

Sacrificial Giving: $2,615.95 Weekly Budget: $3,429.65

St. Peter & St. Hubert Scrip Scrip Deposit for Mar 19th – Mar 25th $3,120.00 Weekend Profit: $95.23 Year to Date Profit: $3,383.84 For scrip information, call Cheryl Massey at 837-2103 or email at camassey@centurylink.net