The Twelh Sunday of Ordinary: The Fear of the Lord The fear of God is a biblical concept that is oen misunderstood. It does not mean that we should be afraid of God. It means that we should respect and reverence God, and be more concerned with following the Law of God than worry about what others might think or say. Jesus in the Gospel says, “Do not let others inmidate you.” He tells us to keep our priories straight. He tells us that we should not even be afraid of people who could kill us. "Do not fear those who deprive the body of life but cannot destroy the soul.” In one of the most beauful passages in the New Testament, Jesus says, “Are not two sparrows sold for next to nothing? Yet not a single sparrow falls to the ground without your Father's consent. As for you, every hair of your head has been counted; so do not be afraid of anything. You are worth more than an enre flock of sparrows.” The Lord also says in that passage, “Fear Him who can throw body and soul into Gehenna.” This is not a popular concept in our society. We emphasize God’s compassion and mercy, and this is good, but we tend to refuse to acknowledge His jus- ce. In our own minds, we transform God into an imaginary figure that will not respond to our rejecon of His life and laws. For example, a person commits adultery, leaves their spouse and children, and then says, “God understands.” Well maybe the god of their imaginaon might understand, but the real God was present when marriage vows were made. God sees the turmoil and harm such a selfish person thrust upon an abandoned spouse and their children. God’s mercy is al- ways available, but if we refuse to acknowledge our sins and seek forgiveness, we are comming the deadly sin of pre- sumpon, and, in effect, reducing God to a creature of our imaginaon. But if we live with a reverence and respect for the Lord and if we do all we can to be God-fearing, then we do not have to be afraid of anything. When we live with a reverence and respect for the Lord, then all those concerns that the media de- lights in frightening us with will diminish. Will the corona virus destroy half the populaon of the world? We certainly pray that it will not, but we also know that live or die what maers is that we belong to the Lord. Will the world end this year? Everything else seems to be going wrong in 2020, so maybe, but probably not. The end of the world should not maer as long as we are united to God. Will people aack us for being Chrisan? This seems more likely with every passing year. Chrisans will be disparaged because they are against aboron, against redefining marriage and family, against mercy killing? Yes, there are many living around us whose moral values begin and end with themselves and they will not permit any god besides themselves. But, such aacks and disparagement should not maer as long as we are united to God. We have nothing to fear as long as we put God and His teachings first in our lives. A flock of sparrows is important to our Loving Father; yet we who are made in His image and likeness are worth infinitely more than many sparrows. The devil has three terrible lies with which he assails us, somemes directly, somemes subtly. The first of the devil’s lies is: You are not good enough. To that God answers, “I have made you good enough. I became one of you. I died for you; so I could raise you up with Me to eternal life. ” The second lie of the devil is: You are alone. God answers, “I am with you al- ways. I know every hair on your head. I know what you are going through. Together we can manage to face all challenges and all fears.” The third lie of the devil is his greatest; that God has deceived us. He used this lie to great effect with Adam and Eve. In our modern mes, a number of people seek other ways to live than that presented by Jesus and His Church. Yet, Jesus tells us, “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life.” F r . T o m St. John the Bapst and Holy Family Catholic Parishes Holy Family and St. John the Bapst Catholic Parishes June 21, 2020 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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The Twel!h Sunday of Ordinary: The Fear of the Lord The fear of God is a biblical concept that is o!en misunderstood. It does not mean that we should be afraid of God. It means that we should respect and reverence God, and be more concerned with following the Law of God than worry about what others might think or say. Jesus in the Gospel says, “Do not let others in"midate you.” He tells us to keep our priori"es straight. He tells us that we should not even be afraid of people who could kill us. "Do not fear those who deprive the body of life but cannot destroy the soul.” In one of the most beau"ful passages in the New Testament, Jesus says, “Are not two sparrows sold for next to nothing? Yet not a single sparrow falls to the ground without your Father's consent. As for you, every hair of your head has been counted; so do not be afraid of anything. You are worth more than an en!re flock of sparrows.” The Lord also says in that passage, “Fear Him who can throw body and soul into Gehenna.” This is not a popular concept in our society. We emphasize God’s compassion and mercy, and this is good, but we tend to refuse to acknowledge His jus-"ce. In our own minds, we transform God into an imaginary figure that will not respond to our rejec"on of His life and laws. For example, a person commits adultery, leaves their spouse and children, and then says, “God understands.” Well maybe the god of their imagina"on might understand, but the real God was present when marriage vows were made. God sees the turmoil and harm such a selfish person thrust upon an abandoned spouse and their children. God’s mercy is al-ways available, but if we refuse to acknowledge our sins and seek forgiveness, we are commi%ng the deadly sin of pre-sump"on, and, in effect, reducing God to a creature of our imagina"on. But if we live with a reverence and respect for the Lord and if we do all we can to be God-fearing, then we do not have to be afraid of anything. When we live with a reverence and respect for the Lord, then all those concerns that the media de-lights in frightening us with will diminish. Will the corona virus destroy half the popula"on of the world? We certainly pray that it will not, but we also know that live or die what ma'ers is that we belong to the Lord. Will the world end this year? Everything else seems to be going wrong in 2020, so maybe, but probably not. The end of the world should not ma'er as long as we are united to God. Will people a'ack us for being Chris"an? This seems more likely with every passing year. Chris"ans will be disparaged because they are against abor"on, against redefining marriage and family, against mercy killing? Yes, there are many living around us whose moral values begin and end with themselves and they will not permit any god besides themselves. But, such a'acks and disparagement should not ma'er as long as we are united to God. We have nothing to fear as long as we put God and His teachings first in our lives. A flock of sparrows is important to our Loving Father; yet we who are made in His image and likeness are worth infinitely more than many sparrows. The devil has three terrible lies with which he assails us, some"mes directly, some"mes subtly. The first of the devil’s lies is: You are not good enough. To that God answers, “I have made you good enough. I became one of you. I died for you; so I could raise you up with Me to eternal life.” The second lie of the devil is: You are alone. God answers, “I am with you al-ways. I know every hair on your head. I know what you are going through. Together we can manage to face all challenges and all fears.” The third lie of the devil is his greatest; that God has deceived us. He used this lie to great effect with Adam and Eve. In our modern "mes, a number of people seek other ways to live than that presented by Jesus and His Church. Yet, Jesus tells us, “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life.” Fr. Tom
St. John the Bap"st and Holy Family Catholic Parishes
Holy Family and St. John the Bap"st Catholic Parishes
June 21, 2020
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
HOLY FAMILY PARISH
HOLY FAMILY — June 7th — Receipts Adults ..................................................................... $3,305.00 Students ........................................................................ $0.00 Offertory .................................................................... $181.00 Sanctuary Candles ....................................................... $10.00 TOTAL ..................................................................... $3,496.00 DIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL — June 12th—Receipts Holy Family Target ............................................... $19,390.00 Amount Received ................................................. $18,655.00 DUE ............................................................................ $735.00
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Edgar, WI 54426 EVENT CANCELLATIONS:
Holy Family Vaca"on Bible School
Stewardship
Mass Schedule & Intentions
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Please pray for the repose of soul of Walter (Bud) Guralski who died May 3rd and will have a funeral service at a later date. May his soul of the faithful
departed rest in peace.
Diocese Annual Appeal Dona"ons for the Annual Appeal for the 2019—2020
Fiscal Year needs to be posted with the Diocese before June 30th, 2020. Any Balance Due will need to be paid
by the Parish.
Holy Family Staff SATURDAY, June 27th, 7:00pm: †Virginia Literski By Holy Family PCCW SUNDAY, June 28th, 10:30am: †Cecila Diers By Dale & Elmira Masanz & Family (Rescheduled) SANCTUARY CANDLE: June 20th—June 21st: 1. In Memory of Judy Albrecht By Carla Kra! 2. In Memory of David Albrecht by Carla Kra! Normal Confession Times: Saturday Masses: 6:30pm Sunday Masses: 10:00am JUNE Birthdays— June 4th: Deacon LeRoy Knauf June 8th: Richard Urmanski
HOLY FAMILY DIRECTORY Pastor, Rev. Thomas Huff…………………………....352-3011 [email protected] Deacon Greg Kaiser…………………………….……….573-5072 Office Admin, Michelle Socha…..…………….…..507-1975 [email protected] Ministry Schedule, ……………...…………………..…507-1975 CRE, Lori Gajewski….. ……………………………..….257-7943 Cemetery Bd, Wayne Mauer…………………..…..432-7256
Holy Family News & Area Events Private Prayers
UPDATE: Holy Family Parish will be opening their East Entrance door
for private prayer on Tuesdays Nights: 5pm-8pm
We are moving the "mes from Wednesdays to Tuesdays.
BULLETINS Bulle"ns are available for pickup on the back porch of the
rectory near the garage on the second driveway. Otherwise, they are handed out a!er each mass. Call parish office if you
would like them mailed to you.
Spiritual Communion What happens when we cannot receive Jesus sacramental-ly? The tradi"on tells us to make a “spiritual communion,” joining our whole selves—prayers, works, joys, and suffer-
ings—to his sacrificial presence in the Eucharist—even when that sacrament is not before us to receive.
PRAYER FOR SPIRITUAL COMMUNION
My Jesus, I believe that You
are present in the Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things,
and I desire You with all my heart. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally,
I ask you to come spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already in my heart
and unite myself to You completely. Please do not let me ever be separated from You.
Amen.
Mon., June 22: For deceased sisters Angela, Margaret, and Barbara of the Burger Family by Emily Burger Noll Tues., June 23: For the health of Mary Jo Kroening by Dennis & Lyne'e Myszka Wed., June 24: +Theresa Woitkovich by LeRoy & Marlene Socha Fri., June 26: +Sandra Ceranski by Donna & Jeff Denfeld
St. John’s Staff ST. JOHN’S DIRECTORY Pastor, Rev. Thomas Huff…………………………….352-3011 [email protected] Deacon Greg Kaiser……………………………………..352-3011 Office Admin, Nancy Hackel………………………...352-3011 [email protected] Bookkeeper, Maria Severson……..………………..352-3011 Parish Office Assistant, Sally Bargender……….352-3011 Principal, Jeff Gulan……………………………………..352-3000 School Secretary, Marie Stubbe…………………..352-3000 CRE, Nancy Hackel……………………………………….352-3011 Church Dining Hall………………………...…….……...352-3111 Sacristan: Marge Heidmann………………………...352-3011 Music: Judy Trawicki …………………………………. 352-3011 Cemetery Contact Person: Bill Tess……………..352-3011 Educa#on Commi%ee, Michelle Hafferman...352-3011
SANCTUARY CANDLE OFFERING: June 20-26, 2020 (1) Special Inten"on by Jerry & Linda Mroczenski
Matrimony: Couples desiring marriage should contact the pastor at least six months prior to an"cipated date of wedding. Bap!sms: Pre-registra"on is required by calling the parish office. Reconcilia!on: Saturdays from 3:00-3:30 pm and Sundays from 8:30-8:50 am. Also available by appointment. Anoin!ng of the Sick: Any"me by request. Communion for Shut-ins: Call the parish office if you would like to receive Communion at home. Nursing Homes, Rehab, Assisted Living, Hospice and Hospital Visits: Please call or have a family member call the parish office to receive the Sacraments of Reconcilia"on, the Anoin"ng of the Sick or the Last Rites if you are either home-bound or in one of the above men"oned places.
Diocesan Annual Appeal-as of 6-15-2020 The parish’s target goal is:$35, 265.00 The parish has received: $25,840.00 Remaining $ 9,425.00 Thank you for your financial support. The 2019-20 Annual Appeal goal needs to be reached by June 30, 2020. If the goal is not reached, the balance due will need to be paid by the parish. Thus far 104 people have donated to the appeal.
Sacramental Information
St. John’s Church is open daily from 7:00 am-7:00 pm. You may come in and spend "me with our Lord.
THE DAILY MASS
You can hear the Daily Mass on: Relevant Radio you can hear the Holy Mass at 12:00
central "me. Visit h%ps://relevantradio.com/
EWTN go to h'ps://www.ewtn.com/tv/weekly-grid
Public Weekend Masses SATURDAY, June 27, 4:00 PM: For Our Parish Family SUNDAY, June 28, 9:00 AM: +Jerome & Lillian Sonnentag by Tom & Jean Burke
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SCRIP NEWS: ¨ Thank you to everyone who supports St. John’s Scrip
Program. Scrip will s"ll be sold out of the office Monday - Friday from 9:00 am-4:00pm.
¨ You may pre-order your Scrip to have the order picked up at the weekend Masses.
¨ Scrip will be sold in the parish office immediately following the weekend Masses.
¨ Many businesses are set up for ordering and paying online with curb side pick up. You can s"ll use Scrip to pay for the purchases like these. Email or call the parish office and ask about MyScripWallet. You purchase your Scrip dollars through eGi! from businesses.
PARISH NEWS:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY-65+ June 21-Jerome Skrzypchak
June 22-Anne Dahlke & Lorraine Holbach June 23-Dennis Halvorsen & Karen Dallman
June 24-Dennis Kaiser June 25-Virginia Van Der Leest
June 27-Robert Pelatzke & Jean Burke Our sympathies and prayers go out to the Jerome (Jerry) Wirkus Family. Jerry passed away on Friday, June 12. His funeral Mass is June 17, 2020. May his soul and the souls of all the faithfully departed rest in peace. The Parish Office will be closed Friday, July 3 for the 4th of July.
General Info.
Prayer corner ST. JOHN: Let us keep in our prayers for healing at this "me our parishioners: Willie Hall, Dorothy Kingston, Stacey Stencil, Jane Heil, Derek Edwards and Verna Gagas. HOLY FAMILY: Let us keep in our prayers for healing and comfort for our parishioners at this "me, especially: Larry Myszka, Abigail Schreiner, Roger Bergs, Judy Brewster, Ki'y Diedrich, Ervin Myszka, Ger"e Guralski, Gordon & Carol Baeseman, and Lawrence Gajewski.
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Year of St. Joseph Why go to St. Joseph? We know from Scripture that St. Joseph watched over and protected Jesus as He grew up. This is the 150th Anniversary of St. Joseph being declared the protector of the Catholic Church. Through Baptism, we became a child of God and a member of God’s family, the Church. Therefore, as members of the Church, St. Joseph is our spiritual father and protector. It is Time to Go to Joseph, invoking his powerful spiritual fatherhood before God to help us protect marriage and the family, which is under serious attack in our culture. A Virtual 50th Jubilee Anniversary Celebration The in-person 50th wedding anniversary Masses have been canceled. But a special Mass with Bishop Callahan will be held this year via live-stream at 1:00 pm on Sunday, July 12 from the Cathedral. You will be able to view the live stream or recording by visiting diolc.org/marriage on and after July 12. Newly revised Parenting webpage Parenting is not easy ... and there is no "one size fits all" approach. The Diocese of La Crosse wants to help! Please check out our newly revised webpage with some great resources to help you and others in your role as parents. diolc.org/marriage/parenting/ June 21, 2020 - 12th Sunday of Ordinary Time “Everyone who acknowledges me before others I will acknowledge before my heavenly Father.” (Matthew 10:32) Would others know that you are Catholic by the way you act and speak? Do you share your Catholic faith with others? Do you defend your Catholic faith when the situation arises or do you remain silent? Do you pray in public before meals? Pray for the strength and courage to be a joyful witness of our Catholic faith when the opportunity presents itself. Let us become the radiant light and bold witness that we are called to be! Immediate Job Openings: The parishes of St. Joseph in StraXord and St. Andrew in Rozellville are jointly searching for a part-"me Office Assistant. Job du"es to include weekly bulle"n work, secretarial tasks. Experience in Publisher, Excel, and Word is preferred. For more informa"on or to apply, please contact Fr. Sen at 715-615-1774 or
School & CCD Update
St. John the Bap"st Catholic School www.stjohn-edgar.org - 715-352-3000
Blessing of Fathers God and Father of all crea"on, we come before you today with humble hearts. You are our model of a loving father. When we fail and fall short of your expecta"ons, you are always there at the end of the day with open arms, ready to heal the cuts and scrapes of the day and to encourage us to try again and not to give up. We hold up these men in our midst who act in the world as fathers to their children or models of fathers for others. Bless them in their moments of doubt and frustra"on with their children. Give them warm and open hearts to forgive failures. Provide them with the words needed for encouragement and perseverance. We ask all this in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Congratula"ons to the following children who made their First Holy Communion at the 4:00 pm on Saturday, June 13th.
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