269 Dakota St. South • Prescott, WI 54021 10 March 2019 First Sunday of Lent ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC PARISH ven in 7th grade, he was not very tall nor very wide. He came from a large family and seemed to be E the runt of the litter. One day in early spring we dressed him up like a devil, all in black, with a tail and most importantly a three pronged red fork. Then we stuck him in a box, put the cover on it, hauled it to the convent porch, left it at the front door, rang the bell and ran. Perhaps goodness draws evil, the way moths can’t resist open flames. We wonder if goodness is really that real, really that good. Maybe that’s why devils have pitchforks, to try to poke holes in goodness. And maybe it’s why angels have nothing, only who and what they are. May Sister Borromea rest in peace. I’m sure she was tested by more than our prank. As far as I know, the only weapon she had in her battles, Like Jesus in the wilderness, was herself and who she loved....GRS Only the cook sister was at home. We knew that. Her name was Borromea after a theologian saint. She got his last name, his first name was Charles. She was about 70--and not just because so many sisters looked old in their habits. She really was elderly. She was also kind and gentle and made cookies for us whenever she could. How we got it into our heads to dress up one of our classmates as the devil, give him a pitchfork, hide him in a box to jump out at her is beyond me now.I don’t remember what happened. I don’t remember if she laughed or she screamed or if she had a heart attack and died right there–although it would seem likely I would remember that. I also don’t know why we thought a devil was the perfect personage to visit this kindly old woman who had never done us any harm but only good. Cliffy
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269 Dakota St. South • Prescott, WI 54021
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10 March 2019 First Sunday of Lent ST. JOSEPH
CATHOLIC PARISH
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Just one week ago I announced that someone had pledged one-half (about $30,000) the cost of re-doing the elevator. In that one week, we have received another $5,400 toward the elevator fund. I’d say that’s pretty remarkable. It leaves only $25,000 more and we’ve got ourselves a new elevator.
Thank you to the generous people who this past week stepped forward and thank you to all of you who pledged to the capital campaign. The new gathering space will soon be taking shape...GRS
When I think of this class, it is their smiles that come to mind. I am amazed at the positivity and happiness they bring to each day. They are always up, bright and will keep any teacher on their toes. With that positive attitude comes an eagerness, curiosity and openness to learn that will benefit this group as they progress through their years together. They ask questions (yes, lots of questions), they share stories, and genuinely want to learn. Their teacher, Ms. Graske, recently was testing the students on their knowledge of prayers they should know in 1st Grade. She was amazed that across the board, these 12 kids already had most of them committed to memory, and it was only October. This year, they will continue to learn to read (this is a big one in 1st Grade), and will grow in math, social studies, religion, science and their other subjects. They laugh, play, sing and pray. And wow, can they dance! Principal Magee
I have the privilege of seeing our students do some amazing things during the school day. I get invited to presentations on presidents, saints and other historical figures. I have been able to watch students conduct science experiments, perform skits and achieve mathematical feats. But twice over the past 12 months, it was students dancing in Mrs. Laust's Music class that completely made my day. Both times, it happened to be our current 1st Grade students. Their pure joy and expression when given the chance to freely respond to the music they are learning about is infectious. For the parents and teachers who have seen the videos, they know that you can't watch the videos without smiling or laughing.
Names for 1st Grade picture (left to right): Cora Hince, Carter Randolph, Aubrey Romens, Avery Ptacek, Mariella Most, Jonah Budworth, Shia Tischleder, Sydney Hillebrand, Harper French, Zoe Ptacek, Olin Kiefer, Josiah Dravis, Revel
ven in 7th grade, he was not very tall nor very wide. He came from a large family and seemed to be Ethe runt of the litter. One day in early spring we dressed him up like a devil, all in black, with a tail and most importantly a three pronged red fork. Then we stuck him in a box, put the cover on it,
hauled it to the convent porch, left it at the front door, rang the bell and ran.
Perhaps goodness draws evil, the way moths can’t resist open flames. We wonder if goodness is really that real, really that good. Maybe that’s why devils have pitchforks, to try to poke holes in goodness. And maybe it’s why angels have nothing, only who and what they are. May Sister Borromea rest in peace. I’m sure she was tested by more than our prank. As far as I know, the only weapon she had in her battles, Like Jesus in the wilderness, was herself and who she loved....GRS
Only the cook sister was at home. We knew that. Her name was Borromea after a theologian saint. She got his last name, his first name was Charles. She was about 70--and not just because so many sisters looked old in their habits. She really was elderly. She was also kind and gentle and made cookies for us whenever she could. How we got it into our heads to dress up one of our classmates as the devil, give him a pitchfork, hide him in a box to jump out at her is beyond me now.I don’t remember what happened. I don’t remember if she laughed or she screamed or if she had a heart attack and died right there–although it would seem likely I would remember that. I also don’t know why we thought a devil was the perfect personage to visit this kindly old woman who had never done us any harm but only good.
Cliffy
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I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there He will come to judge the living and the dead. • I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.
2 Welcome to St. Joseph Catholic Church • Prescott, WI
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. • We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. • Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. • For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the Power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits, who prowl through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen
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Bishop Callahan has asked that this prayer be said at the conclusion of each Mass. Please say it before you leave church today.
Penitential Rite: Kyrie Eleison Michael joncas
Responsorial Psalm: You Know Me Lord James Walsh
Preparation: Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days (#392) 1) Lord, who throughout these forty days, For us did fast and pray, Teach us to overcome our sins, And close by you to stay.
2) As you with Satan did contend, And did the vict'ry win, O give us strength in you to fight, In you to conquer sin.
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PRAYER CORNERPlease keep the following in your prayer.
BREAD AND WINE
WEEKLY CALENDAR
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
SAFE HAVEN SUNDAY
Saturday 9 March 3:00 pm Confessions (on the hour) 4:00 pm Mass/Tom Killian by Ron & Anita Sterud
Sunday 10 March First Sunday of Lent 8:00 am Mass 10:00 am Mass/Parishioners 1:00 pm Communal Penance Service
Monday 11 March No Mass/Parish Office Closed
Tuesday 12 March No Mass
Wednesday 13 March No Mass
Thursday 14 March 5:30pm Adoration 6:00pm Communion Service 6:30pm Stations of the Cross
Friday 15 March No Mass
Saturday 16 March 3:00 pm Confessions (on the hour) 4:00 pm Mass/Tom Killian by Mary Beeler
Sunday 17 March Second Sunday of Lent 8:00 am Mass/Parishioners 10:00 am Mass/Adela Leland
Our Eucharist bread and wine for the month of March has been donated in loving memory of Mary Packard by Jim Packard.
Eileen Chase; Yvette Groves (Bernice Clement’s sister); Dorothy Yanisch; Bill Casperson (Nancy Peterson’s brother); Robert Hei (Shirley Hei’s Son); Nancy Peterson; John Matzek; Patsy Simon; Dwight Hollen; Jerry Rosga (Friend of Roger and Jill Boros); Laurie Franek Newman (Joe Franek’s sister); Kristi Meier (Brenda Carlson’s sister); Evan Horn; LaVerne Cobian; Richard Cornell (Sylvia Falteisek’s Son-in-law); Joanne Cobian (Shirley Hei’s Sister-in-law); Verna Mae Johnson; Joe Baker and Dick Baker (Bob and Jim Baker’s brothers); Leroy Tobias; Casie Johnson (Larry & Patti Johnson’s Daughter); Rick Cobian (Shirley Hei’s nephew); John Kullmann; Carol Krech; Richard Hulne (Roger & Patricia Hulne’s son); Mike Meier; Patti Killian; Jerry Killian; Rita Maves (Darla Ironside’s Sister); Michael “Chip” O’Brien (Shanon Murphy’s brother); and all the parishioners who are homebound or in the nursing home. To add a name to the prayer corner, call 715-262-5310. Names will remain on the list for one month, unless the parish office is notified otherwise.
Classes begin at 3:30pm for grades 1-6, 6:30pm for LAFF, and 6:45pm for grades 7-10. Spring registration for the Fall Religious Ed classes will be coming out next week. Please watch for it and return asap. Please call the Religious Ed office if you have a 1st grader who would like to come to class. Thank you.Ÿ 13 March - Classes 1-9, LAFF foodshelf/Alice Heinzen
presents TWL to grades 5 & 6 in the gym. 6p to 8p . Parents and students.
Ÿ 20 March - Classes 1-8/Grades 9 and 10 going to “Feed My Starving Children” in Eagan. Bus leaves at 5:15 pm and back about 8 pm.
For more info call Carol Mercord at 715-262-3514 or send email to [email protected]. Please refer to the online calendar for more information at www.stjosephprescott.com.
FASTING & ABSTINENCE DURING LENTCatholics of age 14 and older abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all the Fridays of Lent. In addition, on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, Catholics from age 18-59 fast (health permitting), limiting themselves to one full meal and two smaller meals, which don’t equal one full meal together, each day.
NEWLY BAPTIZEDWe joyfully welcome, Charlotte Marie May, daughter of Michael and Sheila May, Mary Therese Block, daughter of Joe & Amy Block, and Bexlee Rae Lentz, daughter of Cody & Ashley Lentz who were baptized in our parish on 3 March 2019.
Equipping the Family, Safeguarding ChildrenPornography changes the way children and adults think about sex and marriage. A recent survey of American teens showed that they believe not recycling is now a worse issue than watching pornography. It’s time to reclaim virtue and protect our young people from the tempting pull of inappropriate online content.Take a step to create a safe haven in your home by joining The Equipped 7-Day Challenge: A Digital Crash Course by texting SECURE to 66866 to receive seven days of emailed digital tips!
Bernice Clement Lector 1 Ed Mertz Lector 2 Joan Clark EM Linda Oberpriller EM Mike Myers EM Kira Penk Server Cole Penk Server Scott Hiltgen Usher Dave Murphy Usher Gary Bayer Greeter Mary Bayer Greeter
Alice Mercord Lector 1 Jan Ptacek Lector 2 Tracy Franek EM Maria Franco EM Carol Mercord EM Katie Murphy EM Jan Ptacek EM Brody Linder Server Emily Linder Server Allen Dunn Usher Don Sabelko Usher Zachary Geerdes Greeter Karin Geerdes Greeter Isaiah Warp Video
Saturday, 16 March • 4:00 pm Pat Eich Lector 1 Daniel Laust Lector 2 Pat Eich EM Daniel Laust EM Anita Sterud EM Justin Knott Server Jared Knott Server John Stuhl Usher Roger Klegin Usher Theresa Hildebrandt Greeter Pete & Joan Ptacek Greeter
PARISH STAFFRev. George Szews...............................................................................PastorRev. Mr. Gerald Rynda.......................................................................DeaconChris Magee.........................................................................School PrincipalCarol Mercord .............................................Director of Religious EducationCarrie Haas...........................................................................Parish SecretaryAnn Schwebach .................................................................Finance SecretaryTrisha Matzek ............................................ School Administrative AssistantHowie Kittleson .............................................Building & Grounds ManagerDon Sabelko ...................................................................... Cemetery SextonPHONE Rev. George Szews - Emergencies Only..................................715-262-2520Parish Office ............................................................................715-262-5310St. Joseph’s School...................................715-262-5912, Fax 715-262-5901Religious Education.................................................................715-262-3514Don Sabelko, Cemetery Sexton................................................715-262-3123.OFFICE HOURSClosed Monday; 9:00 am-4:00 pm Tuesday to Friday
DEVOTIONSPerpetual Help Novena - Tuesdays at 8:00am
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISMA class for new and expecting parents is held quarterly. Parents must be registered as parish members prior to attending the class. Call the parish office for more information. Baptisms are not celebrated during the Lenten season.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGECouples planning marriage should contact the parish office at least six months in advance. Marriages are not celebrated during the Lenten season.
NEW PARISHIONERSContact the Parish Office to make an appointment with the pastor.
MINISTRY TO THE SICKHoly Communion is brought to the sick and homebound every Wednesday. Those who are seriously ill or anticipating surgery should contact the parish office to arrange for the Anointing of the Sick.
PARISH BULLETIN Items for the weekly bulletin must be in the parish office by Friday at 12:30pm. (i.e. 9 days before the bulletin date)
First National Bank Monday, 18 March • 9:30 am Roger & Carm Klegin Janet Kennedy
Second Sunday of Lent
ST. JOSEPH PARISH SCHOOL As the end of winter approaches (hopefully soon), our school year should have a fairly consistent flow as we journey through Lent and begin looking ahead toward Easter. School was not in session this past week, and we unfortunately missed out on having Ash Wednesday school Mass because of the timing of spring break. But we will jump right into this new liturgical season once we are back. The rest of March, students and teachers will also be working diligently on core curriculum and skills, and focusing on a few larger projects as well.
March is also our month for registration. Just before break, our current families received their registration packets for the 2019-2020 school year. Although our enrollment saw a slight increase recently, we are hopeful to continue that trend of growth this coming school year! But we need your help. Do you know a family who may be curious about our classrooms, teachers and the St. Joseph Parish School experience? If you said yes, please tell them about us! And If you or anyone you know has questions and would like to learn more about our School, please contact me at 715-262-5912, or by email at [email protected]. Thank you for your continued support of this school!
Mr. Magee
School Principal
5 10 March 2019 • First Sunday in Lent
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Financial News
Amount Received so far: $1,430,083
Adult Envelope Contributions $ 8,207Offertory $ 566Youth & Children Envelopes $ 4Host and Wine $ 150Parish Donations $ 5School Donations $ 711Works of Charity Offerings $ 10The Joseph Educational Scholarship $ 150 Total ending 3-3-2019 $ 9,803
Communion: On Eagle’s Wings (#611) Michael Joncas
Ash Wednesday - 6 March Masses at 8:15am & 6pm
Sunday, 10 March 1:00pm - Communal Penance Service
Thursdays in Lent 5:30pm Eucharistic Adoration 6:00pm Mass* 6:30pm Stations of the Cross*Communion Service, Mar 14
Saturday, 13 April 9am to Noon-Annual Church Cleaning & palm preparation
Palm Sunday, 13 & 14 April
Holy Thursday, 18 April 7pm Mass
Good Friday, 19 April 1pm Service
Holy Saturday, 20 April 8pm Mass
Easter Sunday, 21 April 8am & 10am Mass
LENTEN SCHEDULE2019
Communion: Take Up Your Cross (#698) Charles Everest
Closing: Kyrie Eleison Michael joncas
1) You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord, who abide in his shadow for life, say to the Lord: “My refuge, my rock in whom I trust!”
Refrain: And he will raise you up on eagle’s wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of his hand.
2) The snare of the fowler will never capture you, and famine will bring you no fear: under his wings your refuge, his faithfulness your shield.
3) You need not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day; though thousands fall about you, near you it shall not come.
4) For to his angels he’s given a command to guard you in all of your ways; upon their hands they will bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone.
