Parish Mission Statement We, the parishioners of St. Therese, are committed to continue the ministry of Jesus Christ through prayer, worship, faith, and charity. We believe that the Eucharist should be at the center of our lives; that we are to be the stewards of God, sharing our time and talents to promote our spiritual development as individuals and a community. May St. Therese assist us that we might imitate her life of prayer, simplicity and obedience to God’s will.
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Parish Mission Statement
We, the parishioners of St. Therese, are committed to continue the ministry of Jesus Christ through prayer, worship, faith, and charity. We believe that the Eucharist should be at the center of our lives; that we are to be the stewards of God, sharing our time and talents to promote our
spiritual development as individuals and a community. May St. Therese assist us that we might imitate her life of prayer, simplicity and obedience to God’s will.
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Reading II Romans 12:1-2 I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, your spiritual worship. Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.
Gospel Matthew 16:21-27 Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer greatly from the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed and on the third day be raised. Then Peter took Jesus aside and began to rebuke him, “God forbid, Lord! No such thing shall ever happen to you.” He turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are an obstacle to me. You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do." Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? Or what can one give in exchange for his life? For the Son of Man will come with his angels in his Father’s glory, and then he will repay all according to his conduct.”
Reading I Jeremiah 20:7-9 You duped me, O LORD, and I let myself be duped; you were too strong for me, and you triumphed. All the day I am an object of laughter; everyone mocks me. Whenever I speak, I must cry out, violence and outrage is my message; the word of the LORD has brought me derision and reproach all the day. I say to myself, I will not mention him, I will speak in his name no more. But then it becomes like fire burning in my heart, imprisoned in my bones; I grow weary holding it in, I cannot endure it.
Responsorial Psalm Psalm 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God. O God, you are my God whom I seek; for you my flesh pines and my soul thirsts like the earth, parched, lifeless and without water. My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God. Thus have I gazed toward you in the sanctuary to see your power and your glory, For your kindness is a greater good than life; my lips shall glorify you. My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God. Thus will I bless you while I live; lifting up my hands, I will call upon your name. As with the riches of a banquet shall my soul be satisfied, and with exultant lips my mouth shall praise you. My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God. You are my help, and in the shadow of your wings I shout for joy. My soul clings fast to you; your right hand upholds me. My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.
If you are in need of pastoral or spiritual assistance, please contact the
parish office or Father Albert. Office: (715)359-2421
Fr. Albert: 1-715-897-3570
From Fr. Albert Dear Brothers and Sisters,
“Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith.” - St. Francis Assisi.
God has given us the gift of faith to trust Him in all situations of our lives. Faith commits us mind, heart and will to God. Our trust and acts of mercy indicate a response to Him. This means we nourish and protect our faith in all circumstances. Jesus gives us the gift and power of the Holy Spirit, who helps us to grow strong in faith, persevere in hope, and endure in love. Our faith in God helps us to remove any worries, anxieties, misery, hindrance to love, and hatred. All things are possible to those who trust in God. Stephenie Meyer says, “God is the reason why even in pain, I smile; in confusion, I understand; in betrayal, I trust; and in fear, I continue to fight.” Our faith teaches us that love is stronger than hate, that good is stronger than evil, that hope is stronger than despair. Faith entrusts all to God, and with it we can live in hope and freedom, joy and peace. Holy Father Pope Francis says, “In the face of unjust and painful situations, faith brings us the light which scatters the darkness. Faith makes us open to the quiet presence of God in every moment of our lives, in every person and in every situation. There are many unjust situations, but we know that God is suffering with us. He does not abandon us.” God transforms our faith in him, by empowering and lifting us up. We need perseverance in faith, trials, temptations, and spiritual dryness. Let us build up a deep and intimate relationship with Jesus through our personal and family prayers. Dear friends, let us trust in the grace and spiritual strength, which Jesus gives us. Pray to him constantly by saying ‘Jesus, I place all my trust in You!’ Twenty Second Sunday Reflections:
• Christian discipleship demands self-control (“Denying oneself”), the willingness to suffer (“taking up ones cross”), the readiness to follow Jesus by obeying his commandment of love, and generosity in
surrendering our lives to God. • The Lord Jesus chooses to come and dwell in our hearts through the
gift and working of his Holy Spirit. He knocks at the door of our heart and invites us to let him enter.
• Jesus gives us his Holy Spirit so that we may have the wisdom, help, and strength we need to turn away from sin to embrace God's way of love, justice, and holiness.
• Jesus’ cross is a historical witness to God’s unmerited love and saving grace. Jesus died on the cross and rose again from the dead and he made the cross, the sign of VICTORY.
Lord Jesus, make us strong in faith, steadfast in hope, and generous in love that we may seek to please you in all things and bring you glory. Amen. In Christ, Fr. Albert.
SAINT THERESE PARISH, 113 W. KORT ST. ROTHSCHILD, WI 54474
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Divine Mercy Chaplet The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be said every Friday at noon. This Chaplet will be said for the end of the Covid-19 pandemic and for the protection of our community. It will be live-streamed also for those who are unable to attend.
Live Stream Masses St. Therese Parish Live-streamed on the St. Therese Facebook page and our website so you can join in spiritually from your home. Sunday - Mass at 10 a.m. Tuesday - Friday Mass 8 a.m.
Please recite the prayer below during the time of communion.
Spiritual Communion Prayer My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were already there
and unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you.
Amen.
Month of August The Maritime World We pray for all those who work and live from the sea, among them sailors, fishermen and their families.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is taking place Tuesday - Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. to noon.
SANCTUARY LAMP Week of August 30 - September 5
St. Therese Sanctuary Lamp burns in memory of: Tony and Irene Kudronowicz
Please remember to pray for the members of Saint Therese Parish, Cynthia Kondzela who recently passed, those who are sick, and those who are in the hospital. Also, please remember to pray for the terminally
Why Do We Do That? Catholic Life Explained: Question: How many times a day can a person receive communion? Answer: To find an answer to this question, we need to turn to the Church’s Code of Canon Law. Here we read, “One who has received the blessed Eucharist may receive it again on the same day only within a Eucharistic celebration in which that person participates …” (no. 917). This tells us that the standard answer would be that we can receive communion twice in a day. Having said that, we also want to be sure that we pay attention to the entire instruction. The phrase “within a Eucharistic celebration in which that person participates” is important. It means a) that we always have to think of receiving communion as being within a celebration of the Mass and b) we have to be participants in that celebration – we can’t simply show up “in time” for communion. So, when would this rule apply? For example, if you attend Mass on a Saturday morning and then take part in the Sunday Vigil Mass on Saturday evening, you could licitly receive communion at both celebrations. Or, another example, if you receive communion at a wedding or funeral Mass, you could also receive communion at a daily Mass or Sunday Vigil celebrated on the same day. We always want to be sure that we observe the rules for fasting from food and drink before receiving the Eucharist (see Code of Canon Law, no. 919).
Secular pursuits only bring a temporary amount of satisfaction and fulfillment. As much as we may think that achieving worldly success, economic security, personal well-being, and self-fulfillment are worthy goals to obtain, they all are dependent on external variables and can lead to emptiness. We are trained to be
very pragmatic and productive. Unless we are able to check off all of the boxes or comply with specific measurable requirements, our value and worth becomes questionable. Corporations, educational institutions, systems, structures, and secular ideology rarely consider deeper, more spiritual, and human contributions a person can and needs to make. To the secular mind, the wisdom and ideals of the Gospel are making less and less sense. Consider for a moment this question: “What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life?” While Jesus is asking this very challenging question to people who are considering his message, many in our world are in a quite different place. Whether we realize it, many folks are asking a much different question. Why would you not want to gain the whole world and secure your life? If you look at where a lot of folks are investing their time, energy, and resources, it becomes obvious where current priorities rest. Modern day comforts and possibilities are backing us out of our relationship with God. The fire burning in every human heart is trying to find its satisfaction in the things that humans have created and not God. Being altruistic and offering compassion for those most in need becomes a political responsibility or responsible gesture. We realize that our hearts need to be centered on something and someone who calls us out of ourselves, but we struggle and battle with naming the source of that call. God places the desire to seek, find, and love Him in the core of every soul. We are not abandoned and left to fend for ourselves. But we can easily get confused. We know that when we extend ourselves to another self-sacrificially, we are doing what is just and right. We know that we can work through suffering and loss and come out better and more whole on the other side. Our minds need to be renewed so that they can begin to understand that there is much more to who we are, and that faith plays a pivotal role in achieving our true and everlasting goals. It is when we see that it is only faith that can bring us to this heightened awareness of ourselves and God that it will begin to make sense. Then, we can put things in proper perspective and consider being a disciple.
Everyday Stewardship The Vision of Stewardship I love the original movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. All the way through while I watch the film I still laugh and feel like a child. It is only the last line with which I have an issue. Wonka by now has chosen Charlie to succeed him as head of the chocolate factory. They board an elevator
Back-to-School Prayer Good and gracious God,
we thank you for the wonders of your world and the opportunity to learn about you and your creation.
Just as Jesus stayed in the Temple in the midst of the teachers, so too we ask you to bless these young people
as they begin their studies, learning from wise men and women who are their mentors and teachers.
Bless both teacher and student as they continue to learn and grow
to the betterment of themselves and our community. We ask this blessing in the name of the great teacher,
Jesus Christ, our Lord and brother. Amen.
Faith Formation [CCD] Update After reviewing the results of our parent and catechist surveys, our hope is to offer both an in-person option as well as an online option for attending Faith Formation classes this year.
Registration will begin by Friday, September 4th, with classes beginning on Wednesday, September 30th. The plan is to have each class live-streamed at the same time as class is being taught in-person. That way, families may choose which option they prefer. We are currently working on getting everything ready for the school year including plans for thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting our rooms. Additionally, webcams and some computer upgrades have been ordered. However, the biggest challenge we are currently facing in order to have classes live-streamed is to increase our internet upload speed by quite a bit. We are currently working on increasing our bandwidth but it may not be ready in time for our first class. Rest assured that we will do our best. Finally, I am in need of many volunteers to help teach or chaperone classes this year. I am also looking for volunteers to help clean and to monitor our hallways. If you are willing to help out, please contact me as soon as possible. Thanks and God bless, Dcn. Mike Lambrecht 715-298-7366 (direct line)
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SAINT THERESE PARISH, 113 W. KORT ST. ROTHSCHILD, WI 54474
Franciscan Living: The Spirituality of Beauty September 25 - 27, 2020 Spirituality – identity in action – springs from the mystery of our being. To live well is to live out of an identity that “works.” From a Franciscan perspective, such an identity is grounded in beauty, for beauty lies at the heart of Franciscan spirituality. Such an identity is constantly growing in beautiful simplicity, moving like a stream that daily rids itself of toxins. This cleaning is a vital component of maintaining our identity – our spirituality – in a world filled with toxins such as hatred, prejudice, greed, and fear. Let us take time and space at this retreat to wonder and to discover together the beauty within ourselves, so we can shape a beautiful world. The retreat will be presented by Br. Jerome Schroeder, a Capuchin Franciscan for over 50 years. His years of ministry centered on the marginalized in the larger urban landscapes of the Midwest, the greater part of which was parish pastor and retreat ministry to the poor. He is a poet and ongoing student of the Franciscan approach to bringing life to the Gospel and the Gospel to life. Guests will be asked to wear a mask or cloth face covering in common areas except at mealtimes. We strongly encourage each guest to bring his/her own face covering; however, a limited number of masks will be available for those who do not have their own. Cost: $200 | Registration begins at 5 p.m. on Friday, followed by supper at 6:30. The retreat concludes after Mass and the noon meal on Sunday. To register, call 715-443-2236, e-mail [email protected]
Gimme a Break An atheist was spending a quiet day fishing when suddenly his boat was attacked by the Loch Ness monster. In one easy flip, the beast tossed him and his boat high into the air. Then it opened its mouth to swallow both. As the man sailed head over heels, he cried out, “Oh, my God! Help me!” At once, everything froze in place and, as the atheist hung in mid-air, a booming voice came down from the clouds, “I thought you didn’t believe in me?” “Come on, God, gimme a break!” the man pleaded. “Two minutes ago, I didn’t believe in the Loch Ness monster either!”
On the Lighter Side
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Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Please note the Parish Office will be closed Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.
Magazines Available Due to Covid-19 restriction we have not been able to put out the monthly magazines in church. Please know that you may come to the parish office to get copies.
Catholic Daughters of the Americas Catholic Daughters of the Americas will have an installation Mass of officers at St. Therese Catholic Church on September 3 at 12:00 p.m. A short meeting will follow in the church.
Little Flower Council Hello ladies, I hope you are all doing well! It has been a disappointing summer with all the cancellations, especially our St. Therese August Fest. I just want to inform you of a few things related to the Little Flower Council. We will not be organizing our Living Rosary for October. My hope is that we can do this next spring. If you haven’t already heard, we will not be having our Holiday Showcase event in November. Our first meeting will be Monday, October 5th. We will install our new officers at that time. I hope to see you then! God Bless you! LeeAnn Seitz [email protected]
PARISH FINANCES
From 8/22 - 8/23 Tithing $6,927.00 On Line Giving 78.50 Reunite Rebuild Rejoice Appeal 2,240.00 Offertory 106.00 Children 2.00 Fuel 60.00 Church Upkeep 5.00 School Subsidy 340.00 Church Floor 70.00 Total $9,828.50
St. Therese Parish Endowment Fund Have you thought about leaving a gift to your parish that would last the life of the parish? A gift to the parish endowment fund will remain as long as the parish exists, be carefully invested and permanently preserved, with only its earnings to be used to support parish projects and operations. The parish endowment fund was established in 1986 and has grown to $190,000. A legacy gift from you will help this fund to continue to grow and provide perpetual support for the parish. How can you help? Contact your estate planning professional or attorney to include applicable language in your will to designate a specific dollar amount or percentage of the residue of your estate as a gift to the St. Therese of the Child Jesus Endowment Fund. Give a direct gift by sending a check to St. Therese of the Child Jesus Endowment Fund, 112 W. Kort St., Schofield, WI 54476 or by dropping off at the parish office in the school building, with a note that your gift is specifically for this fund.
Families that made a Recovery Appeal Gift:
Total Recovery Gift Dollar Amount:
Families that Committed to an Increased Weekly Sacrifice:
Total Anticipated Appeal Benefit (Recovery Gift and Increase Combined):
135
$24,190
58
$52,947
St. Therese Circle of Joy Food Pantry During this time of financial hardship, we would like to remind you that St. Therese Food Pantry is open. If you or anyone you know is in need of help with food, please call the parish office at (715) 359-2421.
Please note at this time all weekday Masses will also follow the guideline of 25% occupancy. Confessions will be heard Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 a.m. until time of Mass or by appointment.
Saturday, September 5 (First Saturday) 8:00 a.m. - Public Mass 4:30 p.m. - Public Mass Sunday, September 6 8 a.m. - Public Mass 10 a.m. - Public Mass Monday, September 7 Parish Office Closed
AUGUST 30, 2020
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PARISH CONTACTS
Pastor Rev. Joseph Albert Saleth 715-359-2421 ext .130
Telephones 715-359-2421 Parish Office 715-359-2421 Religious Ed / RCIA 715-355-3088 FAX 715-355-5254 Childcare PARISH STAFF Parish Secretary 715-359-2421 ext. 100 Colleen Ryan Bookkeeper 715-359-2421 ext. 103 Amy Tishken Director of Religious Ed / RCIA 715-359-2421 ext. 110 Dcn. Mike Lambrecht Musicians 715-551-7176 Kandace Elmergreen 715 -551- 0188 Lynn Hildebrandt 715-581-0405 Sara Zieglmeier PARISH CONTACTS Buildings & Grounds 715-359-0644 Tim Markstrum 715-573-8421 Chris Reedy
Eucharistic Adoration 715-573-0134 Janet Juoine 715-432-5611 Mary Wachtel [email protected] Finance Council 715-359-6955 John Meidl Gate of Heaven Cemetery 715-470-0764 Jeffrey A. Beever (Manager) 715-359-2421 Parish Office 715-573-5987 Andrea Sczygelski (Lot Sales)
Knights of Columbus 715-573-0646 Nate Krautkramer Little Flower Council President 715-574-0785 Lee Ann Seitz Parish Council 715-571-5309 Donna Rule Prayer Chain 715-359-4643 Ellen Raczkowski Stewardship 715-359-6955 John Meidl
Anointing of the Sick Call the Parish Office if you are ill and in need of healing. Also, call if you would like to be on the list for weekly Communion at home. Baptism Baptisms are celebrated on the first Sunday of the month. To register for a preparation class, call Father Albert at the Parish Office.
Marriage Call the Parish Office as soon as possible after you are engaged for the initial interviews, arrangements, and preparations. Couples Preparing to Celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage In the Diocese of La Crosse (as in all the dioceses in Wisconsin), one expectation is a couple's participation in a diocesan marriage preparation retreat. The diocesan retreat entitled, Married Love: Two Becoming One would be completed 4-6 months before the celebration of the sacrament. Married Love: Two Becoming One retreats scheduled in 2020: October 31st in the Wausau Deanery. To register, contact: Saint Mark Parish, [email protected] or 715-359-5206.
For August 29 & 30
Saturday: 4:30 † Ray Raczkowski Sunday: 8:00 For the Parish Family 10:00 † Joe Kraimer
Week of: September 1 - 6 Tuesday: 8:00 † Jim Jakel Wednesday: 8:00 † James Kudronowicz Thursday: 8:00 † Clarence and Dorothy O’Keefe Friday: 8:00 † Beverly Rawley Saturday: 8:00 † Sara Ganski 4:30 † Terri Markstrum Sunday: 8:00 For the Parish Family 10:00 † Matthew Wiskowski Please note at this time all weekday Masses will also follow the guideline of 25% occupancy. Confessions will be heard Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 a.m. until time of Mass or by appointment.
For September 5 – 6
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
4:30 pm Jim Deacon Michael Lambrecht will distribute communion at the 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Masses Lectors 4:30 pm Natalie 8:00 am Bob 10:00 am Peter Servers 4:30 pm Eric Gerrits
8:00 am Donna Rule
10:00 am John Meidl
Ushers
4:30 pm Rich Besaida, Larry Zschernitz, 2 volunteers 8:00 am Ken and Diane Ligman, John and Barb Olson 10:00 am Emory Budzinski, Larry Vesely, Ross Vesely, Rick Kleman
Meetings on the first Monday of the month at 7:00 pm Sept. - May
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