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ST. PETER & ST. CASIMIR PARISHES Second Sunday of Advent
December 8, 2019
Welcome to the Catholic Parishes of
St. Peter and St. Casimir.
Thank You for joining us in worship!
Parish Office: 715-344-6115 at
800 Fourth Ave., Stevens Point
Website: stpeter.us
Facebook: Saint Peter Catholic Church
Regular Mass Schedule
8:15am Monday Mass @ St. Stephen Tuesday - Friday at 8:00AM
Saturday: 4:00PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM & 10:30 AM
(9:00 am Mass @ St. Casimir) 203 W. Casimir Rd., St. Pt.
SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION Reconciliation:
Tuesday - Friday at 7:15 - 7:45 AM
Saturday 3:00 - 3:45 PM
Baptism:
New parents are required to take part in a
preparation program, if possible, before
the child’s birth. Please contact the Parish
Office for more registration information.
Marriage:
Couples requesting the Sacrament
of Matrimony should contact the Pastor
at the time of formal engagement or
at least 6 months prior to the date of the
wedding. It is required that you participate
in a 2-fold marriage preparation program.
Please call the Parish Office to schedule
a meeting with the Pastor.
Anointing of the Sick:
Those who are seriously sick, ill for an
extended period of time or are about to
undergo surgery may receive Anointing
and Holy Communion. Call the Parish:
715-344-6115 to make arrangements.
BAKE SALE this WEEKEND - Come See! Sponsored by Rosary Society
Run/Walk Planning Meeting, December 11 6:30pm, Faustina Room CHRISTMAS COOKIE-WALK, by Family Life December 14, Kolbe Hall - Opens at 8:30 am
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St. Peter’s Pastor: Rev. Arul Joseph Visuvasam v_aruljoseph@hotmail.com or 715-344-6115
St. Peter’s Associate Pastor: Father Todd Mlsna frtoddmlsna@aol.com or 715-252-8157
Deacon: Ray Heitzinger Lay Ministry Coordinator
rheitzinger@outlook.com
Administrative Assistant: Tracy Spoerl stpeters@pacellicatholicschools.com
Parish Secretary: Judy McLaughlin bulletin-secretary@pacellicatholicschools.com
Director of Religious Education: Deacon Ray Heitzinger dre-stpeters@pacellicatholicschools.com
Youth Minister: youthminister@stjoespoint.org
Music Director: Nicole Van Tiem nicolevantiem@gmail.com
RCIA Coordinator: Natalino Xuereb natalinoxuereb@live.com
Webmaster: Calvin Friedenfels friedecj@gmail.com
Pacelli Catholic Middle School (Grades 5-8) Principal: Ellen Lopas: 715-344-1890
PCS Central Office: 715-341-2445 Maintenance/Custodian: Jeff Patton
Parish Office Hours:
M - TH 8:30 - 3:00; Friday 8:30 - 11:30
Phone: 715-344-6115
St. Peter’s Mass Intentions
Contact Information
Saint Peter Catholic Church Parish Website: stpeter.us
TUESDAY, December 10
8:00 am †Joan Danczyk For the Intention of: Doug & Patti Lane
WEDNESDAY, December 11 8:00 am †Ted & Lucille Zurawski
†Elise Weinberger
THURSDAY, December 12
8:00 am †John Wiza †Dr. Mike Klasinski
FRIDAY, December 13 8:00 am †Myron Laska †Roy Shafranski
SATURDAY, December 14 8:00 am Communion Service 4:00 pm †David Katzmark
†Carrie Migas
SUNDAY, December 15 7:30 am †Carrie Migas
†Bob Stroik
10:30 am †Dorothy Drefcinski For the Families of St. Peter & St. Casimir Parishes
St. Peter’s Mass Intentions
Parish Website: stpeter.us
Contact Information
Date & Time (Next Week)
MINISTERS of the WORD
MINISTERS of the
EUCHARIST
ALTAR SERVERS
MINISTERS of
HOSPITALITY
SCRIP SELLERS
SATURDAY
4:00pm
Dec. 14, 2019
Bev Niescior Mary Sadler
Gerry Weber Matt Bablitch Mary Makuski
Mark Pakulski Dick Glinski
Mateo Koch Paul Koch
Dawn Weber
SUNDAY
7:30am
Dec. 15, 2019
Lee Petersen Donna Bemowski
Donna Bemowski Jim Gies Yvonne Gies
Andrew Schoenecker Dick Glinski Bob Govett
Marvin Przekurat Darlene Przekurat Judy Hinke
Kristine Firminhac
SUNDAY
10:30am
Dec. 15, 2019
Angel Gebeau Chelsea Peeters
Deacon Ray Nancy Kemmeter Natalino Xuereb
Tiana McIntyre Anton Klein Mathias Gebeau
Gene Numsen Dick Glinski Carl Knuese Ralph Woyak
Arlene Gollon
Here’s A Cost Free Way to SUPPORT ST. PETER PARISH: Buy & USE SCRIP for Everyday Spending: Gas - Groceries - Holidays; Try It Out - Buy One or Two Cards this Weekend
Chaplet of Divine Mercy at St. Peter Parish
As always, Prayed Together at 3:00 each Wednesday, during our 24-hour Eucharistic Adoration.
Come Join and say Hello to Jesus
First Friday Adoration: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Isaiah’s Message of Hope
We hear from the Prophet Isaiah in today’s first reading that a shoot shall sprout from the stump of Jesse. Jesse was the father of King David, one of the Old Testament leaders idealized by the Jews. It is important to know where we come from, who we are related to, and our history as a people. The Prophet Isaiah was telling the people that one day there will be one who comes to lead the people from the lineage of David. The equivalent for us would be someone saying that a leader from the line of Abraham Lincoln was going to arise in our midst. We see Lincoln as a great leader who rid the country of the evil of slavery. The people of Isaiah’s time would see King David as that type of leader: someone to emulate. We will hear from Isaiah every week of Advent because his prophetic writing opens our minds to the idea that a savior would come, a messiah who would lead the people. There were ideas among the people that the messiah would be a military leader like David who would free Judah from their oppressors. That idea was still alive when Jesus, the true Messiah, came on the human scene. The idea of freedom from a conquering country appeals to everyone, so we can understand why this idea was popular. But Jesus was not that kind of leader; rather, he came to free us from the chains of sin. This is the greatest victory ever, yet the worldly don’t seem to care about this sort of freedom, as they are more concerned with things of the world.
But we are not to be concerned with what others feel is important. We are to follow God’s ways: the ways the Messiah taught. These teachings are found in Sacred Scripture, one of the pillars Catholics uphold along with Sacred Tradition. That is why we need to understand our past and read His Word; why our scripture and tradition are important. So as we progress through Advent, reflect upon what Isaiah points to and celebrate in our hearts that He has come among us.
Deacon Ray
Pastoral Council Fr. Joseph 715-344-6115 Deacon Ray 715-630-1275 Tamás Bodor 715-343-8188 Calvin Friedenfels 608-260-5427 Gladys Glodoski 715-344-2811 Kevin Hagen 715-344-8565 Ryan Jeidy 715-252-0158 Shelly Korger 715-347-5288 Mary Makuski 715-344-3359 Fay Schultz 715-344-7839 Gerry Weber 715-344-8220 Rick Zupan 715-544-4321
Finance Council Fr. Joseph 715-344-6115 Matt Bablitch 715-343-1980 Jim Gies 715-344-0736 Debra Jakusz 715-341-5834 Nancy Koch 715-341-0770 Joe Niescior 715-344-3455 Gerry Weber 715-344-8220
Bldg. & Grounds: Ben Gebeau 715-344-6115
Eucharistic Adoration Co-Coordinators Marianne Koch 715-341-6732 Renee Vollert 715-344-9119
Family Life: Gladys Glodoski 715-344-2811
Holy Name Society: Gene Kemmeter 715-344-2598
Justice & Peace: Shelly Korger 715-347-5288 Picnic Committee: Gies, Jim 715-344-0736 *Niescior, Joe 715-344-3455 (responsible to call for meeting) Skrzeczkoski, Mary 715-342-0645 Weber, Gerry 715-344-8220
Pro-Life Coordinator / Lisa Sommers prolifecoordstpeters@gmail.com
Rosary Society / Linda Strosin 715-344-7647
Sacred Worship Mary Makuski 715-344-3359
Secular Franciscan Order / Bob Crane 715-204-9663
COMMITTEES:
Weekly Financial Report - Week 22
Date Envelopes & Offertory Year to Date
11/24/2019 $ 5,937.21 $159,647.03 12/01/2019 $ 7,638.00 $167,285.03
If you wish to have a Contribution applied to 2019, be certain to submit contribution within the next few weeks.
From Bishop Callahan:
“Prayer is a joyful method of keeping us aware of the promises of future and realized glory as we make our way through the weeks of Advent.
Remember, you are in my daily prayers.
If you have a particular intention for which you would like me to pray at Christmas Mass, call
608-352-9565, or visit diolc.org/pray.
Keep alert, maintain your vision in Christ. Blessed Advent to you all!”
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St. Peter Holiday Baking Events
Bake Sale this Weekend by Rosary Society Christmas Cookie Walk NEXT SATURDAY by Family Life Committee
2020 Picnic Main Raffle Tickets!! -
are Available at Most Entrances!
If you haven’t received yours, please pick them up.
Have them handy when seeing family and friends over the Holidays!
Also, as you begin your Christmas shopping, keep
St. Peter Parish Picnic in mind.
Donations for the Cherry Bowl, ‘Mini’/Basket Raffle, and Silent Auction are always welcome!
Thank You for All the Advance Picnic Support!
St. Peter Parish Picnic - June 2020
We are in the process of updating our files and contact information for members of our Parish Family who are homebound or currently residing in a nursing home/assisted living facility. If you are aware of this type of information for yourself, a loved one, or friend from St. Peter Parish, please, share these details ASAP by emailing or calling the office 715-344-6115.
Making our contact information current will help us to best minister to those in need.
Please do not hesitate to call. We would rather receive duplicate information than miss someone.
We’d like to hear from you
As information changes, please keep us up-to-date with locations/room numbers. Thank You.
From Family Crisis Center:
“Thank You for the recent donation of handmade afghans.
Your generosity greatly benefits the shelter, as well as victims of violence.”
Thank You to Elaine Sorenson for the lovely homemade afghans which were Donated to our parish to share.
AREA RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE for ADVENT
Dec. 15 3:00 St. Mary of Mount Carmel Dec. 16 7:00 St. Bronislava
Dec. 17 6:30 Holy Spirit Dec. 19 6:30 St. Stephen
ALSO:
Thursdays of Advent - Dec. 5, 12, and 19 at Franciscans Downtown - 2:00-3:00 pm 1000 Main St., across from the Library
Bl. Brother James Miller, Beatified On Dec. 7, Brother James Miller was Beatified in Huehuetenango, Guatemala. Brother Miller was a Stevens Point native. He was shot to death on Feb. 13, 1982 in Guatemala outside the school where he taught. We give thanks to the Holy Father and congratulate the Christian Brothers For Brother Miller’s heroic witness to his faith.
FRANCISCANS DOWNTOWN - 1000 Main Street
Dec. 11 - The Christmas Blessing
Dec. 18 - Miracle on 34th Street
Free Movies @ 1:00 Wednesdays
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Adoration of Our Lord The Savior of the
World is Here!
He is in our own Church. He delights in our company (Proverbs 8:31)
Can we not give just one hour a week to be with Him during Eucharistic Adoration?
There is always a need for faithful adorers. Please consider committing to a specific hour.
Adoration Begins Wednesday after 8am Mass and Ends before 8am Mass on Thursday.
~ Divine Mercy Chaplet is prayed at 3:00 pm~ Contact: Marianne 341-6732 or Renee 344-9119
St. Peter Parish’s Annual
CHRISTMAS COOKIE WALK
Is NEXT SATURDAY!
A donation of a double batch of your homemade
Christmas Cookies or Candy is MUCH appreciated.
Please label your baked goods as to variety and also
please indicate if nuts were used in preparation.
Bring your baked goodies
downstairs to Kolbe Hall after
8:00 am on December 13th.
Proceeds from the Cookie Walk will help the Parish in many ways.
~Family Life Committee
December 11 at 6:30, Faustina Room A follow-up discussion will be held regarding the
RunWalk Event and 2020 planning. If you are interested, please come!
You may also contact Matt at 715-343-1980.
Giving Trees/Wreaths are Ready
The tags that are hanging represent a resident of the
Nursing Homes or a St. Peter parishioner who is a shut-in or in Assisted Living. We are asking that
parishioners take one or more tags from the trees and purchase a few of the items listed. Place the
unwrapped items in a Christmas gift bag, attach the tag to the bag, and return all to church by the
weekend of December 16.
Family Life Committee will distribute the bags to
the various facilities & homes on December 21st.
Thank you for helping to make the Christmas season
brighter for our friends and neighbors in need.
If you know of someone who would appreciate and
could use a gift bag, please call
the Parish
Office, soon: 715-344-6115.
CHRISTMAS OPLATKI WAFER - $1.00
Located in Faustina Room
Carry On the Tradition
Or Start It Anew
Knights of Columbus, Council 1170 presents
HOLY HOUR for FAMILIES Monday, December 9
As we prepare this Advent for the birth of the Newborn King, at
Christmas, let us take this wonderful opportunity to pray for all families.
St. Joseph Parish 7:00 - 8:00 pm
All are Invited to Attend - Exposition, Rosary, Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Benediction &
a Prayer for Families.
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DIOCESE OF LA CROSSE
Safe Environment
GUIDELINES FOR REPORTING INSTANCES
OF CHILD ABUSE
www.dioceseoflacrosse.com
BASKETBALL COACH NEEDED!
Pacelli Catholic Middle School seeks a 7th Grade Girls’ Basketball Coach.
Coaching experience desired, but not required. Season begins 1/2/20.
Interested applicants should contact:
John Raflik, Athletic Director raflik@pacellicatholicschools.com or
715-341-2442.
SCRIP Parish Fundraising Program!
SCRIP is a perfect ‘gift card’ for many of those on your Holiday gifting list.
Also, using SCRIP for normal purchases like Gas and Groceries is simple & sensible.
All you need to do is purchase SCRIP in advance, have it with you as you shop, then use it to pay.
Please give SCRIP a try! It costs no more,
yet always shares with the Parish.
Available after all Masses or in the Parish Office.
ST. PETER’S WINTER WEAR COLLECTION
It is Going Terrific! Thanks for Your Help!
Please continue to donate new and very gently used
blankets, coats, mittens, hats & any cold weather wear
for Operation Bootstrap. Special Need For:
Kids snow pants & boots and Adult XXL items.
If items are pre-owned, please be sure they are in
gently used condition, without need of repair.
Reserved Tickets Sold on First Come/First Serve Basis
Call 715-572-3406
More St. Casimir News PARISH COLLECTIONS for COMMUNITY
St. Casimir Justice & Peace Committee joins together with the St. Casimir Council of Catholic Women to collect all size socks for Socks for the
Salvation Army.
As a Parish, we are also collecting food and personal items for Operation Bootstrap and for the UWSP Cupboard. Thank you for your generosity.
SCCCW would like to express a big Thank You to St. Casimir’s parishioners who
baked goods and brought in such beautiful raffle baskets. Both events were a big
success because of you. I want to especially thank Alice Obremski and her
family, as well as Pat Gollon and Kim Engles for chairing the respective events. Also to
Gayle Stevenson, helping find the raffle number item for viewing while names were drawn. The teamwork made the raffle run
smoothly. The bake sale totaled $878.95 and the raffle brought in $1,955.00. Thank You, for your generosity. Debbie Wolfe, Pres. SCCCW
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SAVE THE DATE
St. Casimir Winter Chicken Dinner & Raffle Saturday, February 22, 2020
We are in the process of putting together the ticket of raffle prizes. Anyone wishing to make
a monetary donation for the cash prizes is welcome to do so.
Please contact Bonnie at 715-341-0955
St. Casimir Parish News - December 8, 2019
MASS INTENTIONS & LITURGICAL ROLES
Next Weekend, December 15, 2019 3rd Sunday of Advent
Office Hours: Tuesday: 8:00am to 1:00pm 715-344-9582
Bulletin Deadline Monday by 5:00pm In writing or Email: saintcasimirparish@gmail.com
Second Sunday of Advent
SUNDAY, December 15 Mass - 9:00am Raymond & Violet Kawleski
Parish Support Envelope & Offering 11/24/19 $2,290.00 SCRIP GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE AFTER MASS
Commentator: Debbie Lector: Frankie Servers: Joey / Jacob Extraordinary Ministers of Communion: Elroy / Bonnie / Bernie Ushers: Frank Barbers / Tony Danczyk
Volunteers To Clean Church Interior Are you available once a week to help clean the church? This includes vacuuming, dusting, and
cleaning of bathrooms. Anyone willing to help out, call the Parish office
and leave message, or call Rose.
“Thank you for all the prayers and cards. I am getting
stronger and am very grateful for my family, friends, and
fellow parishioners. God Bless all of You.” ~ Ron Gollon
Morgan King 12/08 Genevieve Shuda 12/09 Mary Ann Lorbeck 12/10 Benjamin Bucknell 12/13
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Thank you to everyone who helped make the Pancake Breakfast a success. Thanks to all the workers, those who generously donated food and those who made money contributions. Also, Thanks to everyone
who attended the breakfast.