St. Mary’ s Immaculate Conception Parish

Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 15, 2020

7176 Esker Road, Custer, WI 54423 Phone: 715-592-4330

Website: www.stmaryscuster.com

Pastor - Fr. Alan M. Guanella (715) 592-4221 aguanella@gmail.com In case of emergency only please call

715-629-9952

Senior Priest in Residence

Fr. Roy R. Witucki

Secretary-Donna Wierzba

stmary@wi-net.com

Bookkeeper-Diane Wysocki

stmaryicfinance@gmail.com

CCD Coordinator-Jessica Bielen

Custodian-Jeanne Hintz

Maintenance/Grounds keeping

Josh Genskow

CLERGY

PARISH STAFF

Parish Mission Statement St Mary’s Parish is a practicing Catholic Community providing spiritual,

social and educational opportunities for all God’s people that we may deepen our love of God and one another through prayer and deed.

Mass Intentions Tuesday, November 17 (SH)

8:15 a.m. †Jerome Ackern by Judie Hintz

Wednesday, November 18

8:15 a.m. †Michael & Emily Wierzba

by Dave & Lorraine Glodowski

Thursday, November 19 (SH)

8:15 a.m. †Gary Omernik by Roger & Dee Lepak

Friday, November 20

7:30-8:00 am Confessions

8:15 a.m. †Janet & Gusty Peplinski

by Barb Herman

Saturday, November 21 @ SH

8:15am †Jerome Ackern by Sophie Koziczkowski

& Marie Kluck

2:45pm Confessions

4:00pm Anticipatory Mass @ SH

St. Mary’s & Sacred Heart Parish Families

Sunday, November 22 Our Lord Jesus Christ,

King of the Universe

8:00am @ SH †Susan Domaszek

by Pat Domaszek

10:00am †Jeff Pliska

by Ernie & Carol Kezeske

Reminder-Weekend Masses cannot exceed 25% capacity and seating is limited, please call the parish office, 715-592-4330 every week before Friday, to sign-up to attend the weekend Mass. ~

Thank you

THANKSGIVING

MASS

Thursday,

November 26th,

9:00 am at

Sacred Heart

Mass Readings for the Week of November 15th: Sunday: Prv. 31:10–31; Ps. 128; 1 Thes. 5:1–6; Mt. 25:14–30

Monday: Rev. 1:1–4, 2:1–5; Ps. 1; Lk. 18:35–43

Tuesday: Rev. 3:1–6, 14–22; Ps. 15; Lk. 19:1–10

Wednesday: Rev. 4:1–11; Ps. 150; Lk. 19:11–28

Thursday: Rev. 5:1–10; Ps. 149; Lk. 19:41–44

Friday: Rev. 10:8–11; Ps. 119; Lk. 19:45–48

Saturday: Rev. 11:4–12; Ps. 144; Lk. 20:27–40

WEEKLY FINANCIAL SUPPORT

11/8/20

Adult Env. $ 1,025

Building $ 70

Wkly Ach $ 335

TOTAL $ 1,430

ACH applications: Please

consider signing up for ACH for your

regular Weekly/Monthly contribution.

The form is in the entrance of Church, or please call the office,

715-592-4330 for more information.

**You can mail your weekly contributions to St. Mary’s I.C. 7176 Esker Road, Custer, WI 54423 or dropped in collection box. Thank you for your continued support.

$19,810.00

THANK YOU for

your support to

the “Silent Picnic

Fund”. We received $8,922

in donations which adds up to

45% of our average Picnic

income. That is awesome!

Your donations will help with

many of our Parish regular

expenses. Your generosity is

appreciated.

St. Mary’s I. C. Parish 2020-21

DIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL

THANK YOU TO THOSE

WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED

Dear Friends in Christ,

Before anything else, thank you for your continued prayers as I recover from

COVID-19. It’s been a process of recovery. I still am dealing with lingering

effects: coughing and congestion and a lack of taste and smell. Regardless of

what your opinion about this virus is, it has not been any fun and I urge you

to take all necessary precautions to avoid becoming infected. Out of charity

and prudence, we must protect especially the most vulnerable from coming

down with COVID-19. Please keep me in your prayers as I continue to

recover and get back to 100%.

For centuries, the Church has remembered those who have fallen asleep in

Christ during the month of November. Praying for the faithful departed and

visiting cemeteries is encouraged and common in November, especially on

November 2nd, All Souls Day. The Church offers indulgences applicable to

the souls in purgatory for visiting a cemetery, visiting a church on All Souls

Day, as well as by praying the prayer Requiem aeternam: Eternal rest grant

unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in

peace. Amen.

Normally the plenary indulgence offered for the souls in purgatory by

visiting a cemetery is from November 1st through the 8th only. Furthermore,

the plenary indulgence by visiting a church on All Souls Day is only on

November 2nd. However, because of the ongoing pandemic, the Church has

extended these indulgence to all the days of the month of November.

Therefore, to obtain a plenary indulgency for the souls in purgatory this year

by visiting a cemetery or by visiting a church, you must (1) perform the

work required, that is, visit a cemetery and pray for the faithfully departed or

visit a church and recite the Our Father and the Creed there and; (2) make a

sacramental confession within 20 days; (3) receive Eucharistic communion

several days before or after for each indulgence; (4) say prayers for the Holy

Father (usually an Our Father and Hail Mary); and (5) have detachment from

all sin and be in the state of grace (at least by the end of the prescribed

work). Note that only one plenary indulgence can be received per day and

that if any of the conditions are not fulfilled, the indulgence is partial.

The elderly, the sick, and all those who for serious reasons cannot leave their

homes will be able to obtain the plenary indulgence as long as they join

spiritually with all the other faithful, completely detached from sin and with

the intention of complying as soon as possible with the three usual

conditions (sacramental confession, Eucharistic communion and prayer

according to the Holy Father’s intentions), before an image of Jesus or the

Blessed Virgin Mary, recite pious prayers for the deceased, for example, the

Rosary, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, other prayers for the deceased dearest

to the faithful, or occupy themselves in considered reading of one of the

Gospel passages proposed by the liturgy of the deceased (e.g., Matthew 5:1–

12), or perform a work of mercy by offering to God the sorrows and

hardships of their own lives.

During this month of November, we especially remember the Poor Souls in

Purgatory. In a special way, we remember our deceased family members,

friends, relatives, and benefactors. Death cannot break the bonds of the Body

of Christ. In our prayers, rosaries, and remembrances, let us always pray for

those who have gone before us: may they rest in peace!

In Christ,

Father Guanella

Coordinator of Religious Education

Jessica Bielen jwier319@gmail.com

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAY’S Wishing you Birthday Blessings!

18th-Shelly Stremkowski,

20th-Lori Stoltz & Jim Sniadajewski,

21st-Jeanne Dodge,

22nd-Aaron O’Keefe & Kathy

Rucinski, 23rd-Bonnie Kosobucki,

27th-Marlene Schulist

BUY SCRIP - Scrip is always available just a phone call away, Shelly 715-592-3775.

Thank you to everyone who purchases SCRIP.

Please remember in your prayers: Gladys Pampuch, Tom Schmenk,

Eileen Bronk, Mike Mrozek, Myron Soik

Ruthie & Lenny Pliska, Nora Miller,

Brigid & Al Pellatt, Ken Wierzba,

Ray Sommers, Doris Wierzba,

St. Mary’s I.C. FOOD PANTRY

We will continue to collect nonperishable items and

monetary donations for local families.

Please help us help those in need . Drop off

items in the cart in the entrance of the Church.

THANK YOU for your generous support that has

helped 3 parish families during this difficult time. Due to the coronavirus situation, home visits

and communion calls are suspended. If there

is an emergency situation (that is, end of life)

please do not hesitate to contact the parish

or Father Guanella's emergency line in order

for the sacraments to be administered.

Special procedures are currently in place.

Religious Education Class Meet on Sunday: K—8th Grades 8:30—9:40 am

9th—11th Grades 6:00—7:15 pm

Please remember in your prayers our Confirmation

Students: Eddie Sapa, Kaden Stanczyk and

Cade Yenter. May God continue to guide and fill them with his grace as they journey closer to him.

Mission Co-op Appeal. Unfortunately, due to the ongoing pandemic, Fr. M.S. Selva Raj, the Mission Director for the Diocese of Kumbakonam, India, is unable to come personally to speak about

his diocese in India and take up the annual mission co-op collection.

Fr. Guanella will speak about the needs of the Diocese of

Kumbakonam this week and take up a collection for Fr. Raj and the

200,000+ Catholics there.

HOOKED ON LOVE candy canes are up and ready to

be selected. The holiday season is a time of loving and

giving. Think of single mothers, especially if they are

unemployed. What joy baby supplies will bring to them.

You would like to give, but have no idea how to do it. With Hooked

on Love we try to make sharing your love easier.

At the entrance of the church is an Christmas tree with color-coded candy canes. TAKE A CANDY CANE, YOUR RIBBON COLORED CHOICE, PER AMOUNT YOU WANT TO SPEND. The color of the ribbon indicates the cost of the suggested item to give. RED ($5-$10.00 suggestions), WHITE ($10 suggestions) GREEN ($15 suggestions). Gas, grocery, or Target gifts cards can be purchased with SCRIP. We accept any monetary donations, (Mark envelope of monetary donations or SCRIP cards as Baby Supplies) and drop it in the collection box. NO formula or food items, full listing of needed items on entrance table. Please bring to Church before evening of Dec. 14th. Baby and mother items will be donated to the Portage County Prenatal Care Coordination Program and First Choice Pregnancy Resource Center. Put your items in Pak n Play in the entrance of church.

WANTED NAMES OF PARISHIONERS THAT COULD USE

EXTRA Baby Supplies! If you know of anyone in the parish

or area who could use a help with baby supplies contact Marie

Helminiak (715-592-4971) and leave a message as soon as possible,

before Dec. 13th. Names will be kept confidential.

During the Month of November, we will be lighting a candle in memory of our deceased parish family members that passed away this year………

Jeff Pliska, Bill Spears, Butch Gagas Jr, Julia Chodzinski, John Bronk Jr, Clarence Pampuch, Phyllis Klesmith, Bette Maslowski, Romona Huff

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, And let the perpetual light shine upon them.

May their souls and all the souls of the faithfully departed rest in peace. Amen

St. Mary’s I.C.

Salvation Army Servers

We prepare dinner for people

in need at the Salvation Army

on the First Monday of every

month. Please consider

donating your time for this

wonderful cause. NEED

SERVERS FOR JANUARY

Information please contact

Gina 920-540-7804

Liturgical Appointments

SUNDAY, November 15 LECTOR Kirk USHERS Randy SERVERS LeRoy MONEY COUNTERS Kirk

MUSICIANS Jacquie & Carolyn

SUNDAY, November 22 LECTOR Christine USHERS Eddie SERVERS Cassie & Madison MONEY COUNTERS Dave & Lorraine MUSICIANS Mary & Cheryl

SUNDAY, November 29 LECTOR Tom USHERS Travis SERVERS Addy & LeRoy MONEY COUNTERS David & Rosemarie MUSICIANS Bob & Sandie

Please use these following resources to help in your

Sunday prayer: *Daily Mass readings www.usccb.org/bible/readings

*Daily Mass from the Cathedral at: www.diolc.org/live

* Sunday Mass 11am: www.nationalshrine.org/mass

*Sunday Mass on TV on Public Access Cable Channel 984

Noon and 5:30 p.m. on Saturday

*EWTN broadcasts Mass daily and online at video.ewtn.com/

daily-mass

*Relevant Radio broadcasts Mass Noon & 7:30PM every day,

9AM Sundays

FACE MASK NOTICE Governor Tony Evers has issued an emergency

order which includes a statewide mask mandate. All individuals over the age of 5 are required to wear a mask in all enclosed spaces

except their personal residence Bishop William Callahan calls on the Catholic faithful to comply with these regulations, given our reverence for life and human dignity. Face masks/coverings

must be worn by all individuals, 5 years or older, present within all churches, businesses, and office spaces, or attending any function associated with the ministry of the Diocese

of La Crosse. Face coverings are required even if you are able to maintain proper social

distancing. They must be worn to cover the nose and mouth completely and should not include face shields, mesh masks or masks

with holes, openings or vents

Saturday Mass Intentions: Beginning January 9, 2021, the Sacred

Heart Saturday Mass intention will be a “collective intention.” This

means that there is no limit to the number of Mass intentions for the

Mass. Anyone can add to the collective intention. The $10 stipend

is still requested (the priest only receives one, however). Everyone

who submits an intention must be informed that the Mass will have

a collective intention. Since open Mass intentions are few, this is a

good way to have a Mass said for your loved ones. Please contact

the Sacred Heart Parish office to add an intention or if you have

questions.

BOOKKEEPER: St. Mary’s I.C. has an opening for a part

-time bookkeeper to start immediately or upon your

availability. This part-time position will support the

ministry of the church by being responsible for parish

payroll, accounts payable and receivable, federal and state

reports, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, monthly

reports, and general administrative tasks. Candidates

should have some bookkeeping and accounting experience

and be familiar with Microsoft Office and accounting

software. Candidates should be able to provide attention to

detail and accuracy, be able to multitask, prioritize, work

under pressure, meet deadlines, have an ability to

communicate complex data clearly, have excellent data

entry skills, and be able to work independently. This is a

flexible position with the ability to make your own

schedule at 40+ hours a month. If you are interested, please

send or email résumé or letter of interest to St. Mary’s I.C.,

7176 Esker Rd., Custer WI 54423 or to

stmaryicfinance@gmail.com.

MAGNIFICAT Subscriptions: price $36. Each month, beginning in January, your copy will be available for pickup at St. Mary’s. Please complete the order form below and return it to the parish office with $36 payment by December 13th. (make checks payable to Sacred Heart)

MAGNIFICAT ORDER FORM

Name: ______________________ Parish: ______________________

Qty: ______ Enclosed: $________

(Please return this form to the parish office by December 13th, checks payable to Sacred Heart)

St. Joseph Sunday Missal Prayer Book. With this compact, personal missalette, you will have at your fingertips the complete readings and prayers for all the Masses celebrated on Sundays and Holy days of the 2020–2021 Church Year. The price of this 4×6 book is $3.oo. To order, please complete the order form below and return it to St. Mary’s office with your payment of

$3.00 by November 22nd, checks payable to Sacred Heart

St. Joseph Sunday Missal Prayer Book and Hymnal

Name: _____________________ Parish:______________________

Qty: ________Enclosed: $_________

(Please return this form to the parish office by November 22nd, checks payable to Sacred Heart)

Sunday, Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13, 20

7:00 pm

View presentations at the above dates and

time or view anytime at diolc.org/advent.