401 Mansion Street, Mauston, WI 53948 608-847-6054 www.stpatricksmauston.com Father John October 15, 2017 TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PASTORAL STAFF & RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE 401 Mansion Street Phone (608) 847-6054 Fax (608) 847-3288 Hours: Monday—Friday 8:00 AM—4:30 PM [email protected]Father John Potaczek, Pastor Juan Delgado, Deacon Cassandra Thayer, Pastoral Care & Religious Education Email: [email protected][email protected]Jennifer Laursen, Parish Secretary ST. PATRICK GRADE SCHOOL 325 Mansion Street, Mauston Phone (608) 847-5844 Fax (608) 847-4103 Linda Layer, Principal Anita Czajka, School Secretary Brice Blaha, Maintenance WEEKEND MASSES Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM WEEKDAY MASSES Tuesday 5:30 PM Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 8:00 AM First Saturdays 8:00 AM DAILY ROSARY Before 8 AM Mass at 7:25 AM HOLY HOUR Mondays at 3:00 PM CONFESSIONS Saturdays at 4:00 PM EXPOSITION & BENEDICTION First Fridays beginning at 9:00 AM All other Fridays beginning at 3:00 PM Benediction at 4:00 PM FROM OUR PASTOR: Wow, what a great turn out for the installaon Mass with Msgr. Gilles. I am happy so many were able to come down aſterward for a treat and visit for a lile while. It was announced at the end of the Mass that, as of Sunday, I will be the dean for the Tomah Deanery. That means that there will be a few more meengs in La Crosse as the deans meet with the Bishop on a regu- lar schedule. The dean is there to assist the other pastors in the deanery. They are also a part of the process of handling difficul- es if they arise in a parish or school. The deans help the Bishop in implemenng policies and bringing feedback on situaons in the diocese. Normally the deans have a three year term. So I ask your prayer as I begin not only my pastorate here at St. Patrick, but also my me as dean for the Tomah deanery. Upcoming is the Knights of Columbus meeng on Tuesday evening. If you are a Knight and it has been awhile since you have been to a meeng, here is your chance. Life is busy but we take each moment as we can, fing in what we can. The Parish Council will meet this Thursday connuing to look at parish needs. Juneau County Right to Life is hosng “a night for life” at the Faith Chrisan church on Oct. 20th at 6 pm. I am looking forward to hearing the speakers and hope you can be there too. On Oct. 21 at the 5 pm Mass the youth group/band from St. Paul church in Bloomer will be here to provide music for the Mass. I have seen all those kids grow up and step up in the faith. They are willing to be make the trip down so I encourage you to be at that Mass to make them feel welcome and glad to have driven down and be with us for Mass. As October is the month of the Rosary and Respect Life Month, perhaps you could offer your Rosary or a decade of the Rosary for life and all those who are making life changing decisions.
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401 Mansion Street, Mauston, WI 53948
608-847-6054
www.stpatricksmauston.com
Father John
October 15, 2017
TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
PASTORAL STAFF & RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE
401 Mansion Street Phone (608) 847-6054 Fax (608) 847-3288
Linda Layer, Principal Anita Czajka, School Secretary
Brice Blaha, Maintenance
WEEKEND MASSES
Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM
WEEKDAY MASSES
Tuesday 5:30 PM Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 8:00 AM
First Saturdays 8:00 AM
DAILY ROSARY
Before 8 AM Mass at 7:25 AM
HOLY HOUR
Mondays at 3:00 PM
CONFESSIONS
Saturdays at 4:00 PM
EXPOSITION & BENEDICTION First Fridays beginning at 9:00 AM All other Fridays beginning at 3:00 PM
Benediction at 4:00 PM
FROM OUR PASTOR:
Wow, what a great turn out for the installation Mass with Msgr. Gilles. I am happy so many were able to come down afterward for a treat and visit for a little while. It was announced at the end of the Mass that, as of Sunday, I will be the dean for the Tomah Deanery. That means that there will be a few more meetings in La Crosse as the deans meet with the Bishop on a regu-lar schedule. The dean is there to assist the other pastors in the deanery. They are also a part of the process of handling difficul-ties if they arise in a parish or school. The deans help the Bishop in implementing policies and bringing feedback on situations in the diocese. Normally the deans have a three year term. So I ask your prayer as I begin not only my pastorate here at St. Patrick, but also my time as dean for the Tomah deanery. Upcoming is the Knights of Columbus meeting on Tuesday evening. If you are a Knight and it has been awhile since you have been to a meeting, here is your chance. Life is busy but we take each moment as we can, fitting in what we can. The Parish Council will meet this Thursday continuing to look at parish needs. Juneau County Right to Life is hosting “a night for life” at the Faith Christian church on Oct. 20th at 6 pm. I am looking forward to hearing the speakers and hope you can be there too. On Oct. 21 at the 5 pm Mass the youth group/band from St. Paul church in Bloomer will be here to provide music for the Mass. I have seen all those kids grow up and step up in the faith. They are willing to be make the trip down so I encourage you to be at that Mass to make them feel welcome and glad to have driven down and be with us for Mass. As October is the month of the Rosary and Respect Life Month, perhaps you could offer your Rosary or a decade of the Rosary for life and all those who are making life changing decisions.
Mass Intentions for the week of October 15, 2017
Sat. Oct. 14 5:00 PM For the Living & Deceased Members of the Infant Jesus of Prague Circle
Sun. Oct. 15 8:00 AM For the repose of the soul of Bob Boehm
10:00 AM For our Parishioners
Tue. Oct. 17 5:30 PM For the repose of the soul of Don Strack
Wed. Oct. 18 8:00 AM For the repose of the soul of Bud Arens 2:00 PM FAIRVIEW NURSING HOME For the repose of the souls of Marie & Andrew Lobenstein
Thu. Oct. 19 8:00 AM For the repose of the soul of Bill Mazur
Fri. Oct. 20 8:00 AM For the repose of the soul of Gene Hersil
Sat. Oct. 21 5:00 PM For the repose of the soul of John Grzenia
Sun. Oct. 22 8:00 AM For the repose of the soul of Don Cafferty
10:00 AM For our Parishioners
Pray for the health of Max Teumer, Ben Reynebeau, Julie (Watry) Stoner, Rosemary Lehnen, Patrick Lewis, Vivian G., Russell Fairchild, William Roberts, Bonnie Norton, Deb Bey-er, Diana Hunt, Jessie Norton, Tricia Demmin, Bernard Re-sch, Laverne, John Kueppers, Shirley Mills, Karen Caple, Lis, Joe Dolphin, Maxine Grefe, Mary Ann Witcraft, Denise Dean, Bill Chase, Kathy, Kevin L., Kiley Hackel, Shari Randall, Jon Waalk, Helen Eucolono, Rita Burdick, Ethel Passer, Bill Eisch, Sid Mead, Steve, Art Randall, Ruby Steiner, Marie Hersil, Becky Fredrickson, Mary W., Sally Haas, Bob W., Dale Dolata, Therese, Gale Ryczek, Sandy Sarazin, Mary Sauer, Pete Ruland, Margaret Gabay, Mary Allaby, Audrey Gillen, Rita Kueppers, Mary Jane Pfaff, Cindy Mueller, Lucille Ryczek, George Gabay, Jim Smith, Sadie Ravenscroft, Anne Nancolas, Rosemary Wier, Connie Lechleiter, Jim Czajka, RM, Floyd Babcock, Payton, Veronica, John Buttner, and the Moore Family.
Pray for those in the military serving our country: Jason Witkowiak, John Miller, Tera Walsh, Casey Chamberlain, Chris Dvorak, Paul Knudtson, Jon Taylor, Jessica Burch, Mandy Gardner, Aaron Hoogland, Janie Asberry and Jessica Tremain.
If someone you know becomes hospitalized and would like a visit, please call Cassandra at the church office. To be included on the prayer line or to be listed in the bulletin pray-er list, you may also call the church office at 847-6054.
Prayer Intention Request ~ Bishop Callahan is ever mindful of the various needs of the people of our diocese. He keeps all of the parishioners of the diocese in his daily prayers. If you have a particular intention for which you would like the Bishop to pray, you may calling 608-352-9565 and leave a message or go to the diocese website at http://diolc.org/pray/. Give thanks to the Lord for He is good – His Mercy endures forever!
We ask you to join us in praying sincerely for guidance and success in helping to meet the temporal needs of our Church so that we can carry on our spiritual mission.
Weekly Calendar
Monday Oct 16 3:00 PM Holy Hour
Tuesday Oct 17 6:30 PM Choir Rehearsal
7:00 PM KC’s Meeting—RH
Wednesday Oct 18 Religious Ed Classes
Thursday Oct 19 11—1 Rosary Makers at Joe’s
Diner in Lyndon Station
6:00 PM Parish Council Mtg.
6:00 PM RCIA—Teachers’ Lounge
at the School
Friday Oct 20 8:45 AM Friday Folders
Our Annual Appeal begins this Sunday, October 15th. As our 2017—2018 campaign for the Diocesan Annual Ap-peal begins, we ask that you take time to pray and consider how each of us can help. Last year, we had 40% of parishioners participating. Just think what we could do if 100% of our parish-ioners made a pledge to the Appeal. If you have not pledged before, please consider it this year. Our goal for this year is $39,810. As a reminder, any amount raised above our goal comes directly back to the parish.
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
~ OCTOBER 22 ~
We will be joining every Catholic Parish around the world in prayer and support on October 22. This annual celebration helps young
mission dioceses in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and parts of Latin America and Europe, where priests, religious and lay lead-ers serve the poorest of the poor. Checks may be written to St. Patrick Parish and submitted through the weekly collection or the parish office. This year, you are also invited to “Chat With The Pope” and learn more about his missions. Using Facebook Messenger, scan the World Mission Sunday poster on display in church with your mobile device, or learn more at ChatWithThePope.org. Hurricane Relief: The faithful of the Diocese of La Crosse have been exceedingly generous in donating over $230,000 to hurricane relief for Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and the sur-rounding areas. Great devastation is still being experienced in Puerto Rico. If you would still like to make a donation, you may send your check payable to “Catholic Charities” and write “Puerto Rico Relief” in the memo line, to Catholic Charities, Puerto Rico Relief, 3710 East Ave. S., La Crosse, WI 54601. You may also donate online, by visiting the website: www.diolc.org/social-concerns for instructions.
MINISTRY SCHEDULE—Weekend of October 14th & 15th
Lectors: Jerilynn Kolba Extraordinary Ministers: Donna Bollig Servers: Braeden Heath, Makenna Pouillie, Ellie Pouillie Greeters: Marge Tremain, Joan Potter Musicians: Gift Bearers: Members of the Infant Jesus of Prague Circle Scrip Seller: Kerry Randall Ushers: Carrol Kaiser, Greg Gruber, Mark Heitman, Donald Barr Sunday, 8:00 AM Lectors: Larry Moore, Mary Ann Strack Servers: Dylan Demaske, Brie Eckerman, Alex Krause
Greeters: Kathleen Quinn, Dee Powers Musicians: Tiffany Schumer / Haley Heath Gift Bearers: Harry & Shirley Buttner Scrip Seller: Melissa Fry Ushers: Larry Lubinski, Chuck Kraemer, Jim Bires Arris Sullivan Sunday, 10:00 AM Lectors: School Children Extraordinary Ministers: Howard Boppart Servers: School Children Greeters: School Children Musicians: School Children Gift Bearers: School Children Scrip Seller: Michelle Komiskey Ushers: John Walsh Jr., Mary Ann Allaby, Jim Allaby, Steve Powers
10:00 AM Nursing Home Service: Deacon Juan Delgado MINISTRY SCHEDULE—Weekend of October 21st & 2nd
Lectors: David Hoffmann Extraordinary Ministers: Dorothy Gorski Servers: Elliot & Lucy Hines, Aedyn Lubinski Greeters: Ernie & Audrey Schmocker Musicians: Bloomer Choir Gift Bearers: Jean Grzenia Scrip Seller: Erin Lund Ushers: Carrol Kaiser, Greg Gruber, Mark Heitman, Donald Barr Sunday, 8:00 AM Lectors: Veronica Sustar Servers: Matthew Gunther Martin Wolf, Johann Wolf Greeters: Jerry & Marie Boehm Musicians: Ann Benz, Joe Clary Gift Bearers: Larry & Tina Moore Scrip Seller: Therese Gunther Ushers: Larry Lubinski, Chuck Kraemer, Jim Bires Arris Sullivan Sunday, 10:00 AM Lectors: Paul Curran, Bill Curran Extraordinary Ministers: Joelle Curran Servers: Eli Boppart, Jasper Walsh, Jackson Whitney Greeters: Barb 7 Shannon Cowan, Jeanne Walsh Musicians: Peg Schmitz, Carla & Jacob Brunner Gift Bearers: Greg & Barb Cowan Scrip Seller: Jodi Field Ushers: John Walsh Jr., Mary Ann Allaby, Jim Allaby, Steve Powers
10:00 AM Nursing Home Service: Marcia Jakubik & Bonnie Duffy
Thank you to all the grandparents who were able to at-tend our “Grandparents’ Day” on Friday. We had a great time visiting with all of you! Good luck to our volleyball team at they travel to Bara-boo for their next match on Monday, October 16th! As a reminder to students and parents, there is no school for students on Friday, October 20th. Our teach-ers will have an in-service day that day.
SCRIP NEWS
Did you know that, in addition to the Scrip cards that we carry in our “Scrip Box”, Scrip gift cards are available from nearly 700 national stores? A complete list is post-ed on the bulletin board in the gathering area. We CAN order Scrip for you from any of these retailers.
As you start planning for the upcoming gift giving sea-son, please consider using Scrip. (This list is also avail-able on our Scrip website—shopwithscrip.com.
Virtue Vignettes: Prudence 2-Minute 2-Paragraph Explanations on the Virtues
Saint Thomas More was killed by King Henry VIII in 1535. Not long before his martyrdom, Thomas More was the Lord Chancellor of England -– respected by the people and a friend and close advisor to the king. Howev-er, when the king decided to wrongly divorce his wife and sought an annulment from the pope, Thomas had to care-fully discern what action he would take. At first, he simply declined to sign the document requesting annulment. Lat-er, he did not attend the coronation of the new queen, and in the end he refused to swear an oath of fidelity to the king who had declared his authority over the Church in England. This refusal lead to his imprisonment and execution.
The Catechism tells us that prudence helps us “discern our true good in every circumstance and to choose the right means of achieving it.” (¶ 1806) St. Thomas dis-cerned that it was right to resist the king (it was the true good) and that the proper way to do this in the end was to refuse the oath of fidelity (the right means). The best way for us to grow in the virtue of prudence is by examination: reviewing the day and recalling the things we did (was it the true good?) and how we did them (was it the right means?). Far from second-guessing, this should be a prayerful review where we ask the Father with great confi-dence to reveal our failures and successes. Review allows us to grow in prudence so that when faced with difficult decisions we can respond with grace and confidence just like St. Thomas More.
