ST. PETER & ST. CASIMIR PARISHES 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 18, 2019 Welcome to the Catholic Parishes of St. Peter and St. Casimir. Thank You for joining us in worship! Parish Office: 715-344-6115 at 800 Fourth Ave., Stevens Point Website: stpeter.us Facebook: Saint Peter Catholic Church Regular Mass Schedule 8:15 am Monday Mass @ Holy Spirit Tuesday - Friday at 8:00AM Saturday: 4:00PM Sunday: 7:30 AM & 10:30 AM (9:00 am Mass @ St. Casimir) 203 W. Casimir Rd., St. Pt. SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION Reconciliation: Tuesday - Friday at 7:15 - 7:45 AM Saturday 3:00 - 3:45 PM Baptism: New parents are required to take part in a preparation program, if possible, before the child’s birth. Please contact the Parish Office for more registration information. Marriage: Couples requesting the Sacrament of Matrimony should contact the Pastor at the time of formal engagement or at least 6 months prior to the date of the wedding. It is required that you participate in a 2-fold marriage preparation program. Please call the Parish Office to schedule a meeting with the Pastor. Anointing of the Sick: Those who are seriously sick, ill for an extended period of time or are about to undergo surgery may receive Anointing and Holy Communion. Call the Parish: 715-344-6115 to make arrangements. WELCOME: FATHER RICHARD KUNZMAN On Behalf of Cross Catholic Outreach, All Masses Men’s Prayer Group, Tuesdays 6:00 am, through September 3 Bus Trip to Champion Shrine This Wednesday, 8/21 INFORMATIONAL MEETING: Greece, 2020 Next Monday, 8/26, Kolbe Hall - 6:00 pm
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ST. PETER & ST. CASIMIR PARISHES 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 18, 2019
Welcome to the Catholic Parishes of
St. Peter and St. Casimir.
Thank You for joining us in worship!
Parish Office: 715-344-6115 at
800 Fourth Ave., Stevens Point
Website: stpeter.us
Facebook: Saint Peter Catholic Church
Regular Mass Schedule
8:15 am Monday Mass @ Holy Spirit Tuesday - Friday at 8:00AM
Saturday: 4:00PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM & 10:30 AM
(9:00 am Mass @ St. Casimir) 203 W. Casimir Rd., St. Pt.
SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION Reconciliation:
Tuesday - Friday at 7:15 - 7:45 AM
Saturday 3:00 - 3:45 PM
Baptism:
New parents are required to take part in a
preparation program, if possible, before
the child’s birth. Please contact the Parish
Office for more registration information.
Marriage:
Couples requesting the Sacrament
of Matrimony should contact the Pastor
at the time of formal engagement or
at least 6 months prior to the date of the
wedding. It is required that you participate
in a 2-fold marriage preparation program.
Please call the Parish Office to schedule
a meeting with the Pastor.
Anointing of the Sick:
Those who are seriously sick, ill for an
extended period of time or are about to
undergo surgery may receive Anointing
and Holy Communion. Call the Parish:
715-344-6115 to make arrangements.
WELCOME: FATHER RICHARD KUNZMAN On Behalf of Cross Catholic Outreach, All Masses Men’s Prayer Group, Tuesdays 6:00 am, through September 3 Bus Trip to Champion Shrine This Wednesday, 8/21 INFORMATIONAL MEETING: Greece, 2020 Next Monday, 8/26, Kolbe Hall - 6:00 pm
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St. Peter’s Pastor: Rev. Arul Joseph Visuvasam [email protected] or 715-344-6115
St. Peter’s Associate Pastor: Father Todd Mlsna [email protected] or 715-252-8157
Pacelli Catholic Middle School (Grades 5-8) Principal: Ellen Lopas: 715-344-1890
PCS Central Office: 715-341-2445 Maintenance/Custodian: Jeff Patton
Parish Office Hours:
M - TH 8:30 - 3:00; Friday 8:30 - 11:30
Phone: 715-344-6115
St. Peter’s Mass Intentions
Contact Information
Saint Peter Catholic Church Parish Website: stpeter.us
MONDAYS, Mass at Holy Spirit - 8:15 am
TUESDAY, August 20
8:00 am †Lucille Grywacz Anniversary of Dianne & David Mozuch
WEDNESDAY, August 21 8:00 am †Rita Kubisiak
†Margaret Bigalke
THURSDAY, August 22 8:00 am †Carrie Migas
†Ralph Studinski
FRIDAY, August 23 8:00 am †Helen King
†Tony Wanta
SATURDAY, August 24 8:00 am Communion Service 4:00 pm †Theodore & Regina Wiczek
†Paul Koraleski SUNDAY, August 25
7:30 am †David Katzmark For the Families of St. Peter & St. Casimir Parishes
10:30 am †Ann Peterson Living & Deceased Members of the
Victor & Mary Ziolkowski Family
St. Peter’s Mass Intentions
Parish Website: stpeter.us
Contact Information
Date & Time (Next Week)
MINISTERS of the WORD
MINISTERS of the
EUCHARIST
ALTAR SERVERS
MINISTERS of
HOSPITALITY
SCRIP SELLERS
SATURDAY
4:00pm
August 24, 2019
Clare Martin Nancy Koch
Deacon Ray Paul Koch Cindy Heitzinger
Mark Pakulski Rosa Koch Mateo Koch
Katie Riedl Virginia Groshek Dick Glinski
Bob & Angela Jakusz
SUNDAY
7:30am
August 25, 2019
Carol Smiley Lee Petersen
Deacon Ray Jim Gies Yvonne Gies
Franklin Hagen John Hagen
Dick Glinski Judy Hinke Bob Govett
George Glodowski
(switch)
SUNDAY
10:30am
August 25, 2019
Cheryl Kehl Amy Kaehn
Deacon Ray Rose Firkus Eve Krueger
Andrew Schoenecker
Isaac Bacon Jacob Dombrowski Tiana McIntyre
Dick Glinski Quinton Havlovick Gene Numsen Mary Kitowski
Lori Dombrowski
Altar Servers: You are All, Always Invited to Serve at Any Mass. Please join in as a Server, anytime, even if you are not on the Schedule.
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Sincere and Heartfelt Condolences to Family & Friends
of our Parishioners:
Gena Numsen Funeral, 8/14/19
and
Virginia Golla Funeral, 8/16/19
“May the Souls of Gena and Virginia,
and the Souls of all the Faithful Departed, rest in peace. Amen.”
Pastoral Council Fr. Joseph 715-344-6115 Deacon Ray 715-630-1275 Tomás Bodor 715-343-8188 Calvin Friedenfels 608-260-5427 Gladys Glodoski 715-344-2811 Kevin Hagen 715-344-8565 Ryan Jeidy 715-252-0158 Shelly Korger 715-347-5288 Mary Makuski 715-344-3359 Fay Schultz 715-344-7839 Gerry Weber 715-344-8220 Rick Zupan 715-544-4321
Finance Council Fr. Joseph 715-344-6115 Matt Bablitch 715-343-1980 Jim Gies 715-344-0736 Debra Jakusz 715-341-5834 Nancy Koch 715-341-0770 Joe Niescior 715-344-3455 Gerry Weber 715-344-8220
Justice & Peace: Shelly Korger 715-347-5288 Picnic Committee: Gies, Jim 715-344-0736 *Niescior, Joe 715-344-3455 (responsible to call for meeting) Skrzeczkoski, Mary 715-342-0645 Weber, Gerry 715-344-8220
Milk Money for Operation Bootstrap: $60.11, Thank You
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
I would suspect that a great percentage of the population would not argue with the fact that there is clearly evil in our midst. Evil is defined as: “Profoundly immoral and wicked. Profound immorality and wickedness especially regarding a supernatural force.” It is certainly not difficult to see how our society and our world are going contrary to the way of God. There are so many ways in which our country in particular is going against God’s will for us. Besides the ways that have been mentioned in previous homilies, especially, one clear thing that is going on is the persecution of people of faith and those who tell the truth as it is. To tell the truth as it is is being able to speak the truth from God’s perspective.
In our first reading from the prophet Jeremiah, we hear of people conspiring against the prophet. They are conspiring against the prophet because he is exposing their evil ways. Early in the book of the prophet Jeremiah, God identifies two evils within the kingdom of Judea. In the first place, they abandoned God who was their source of life-giving water. Second, they dug out cisterns that could never hold water. These broken cisterns represent the earthly resources the kingdom preferred over seeking faith in God, something Jeremiah constantly urges. As people of faith, we should all urge each other toward the ways of faith. Even Jesus himself was challenged when he proclaimed his love and obedience to God his father. He even died on a cross because of it.
Does this battle over good and evil get discouraging at times? Yes. But God gives us plenty of help in this great battle. God helps us with the gift of the Holy Spirit. It is the Holy Spirit that gives us courage. God also gives us another gift which can be found in our second reading. In Paul’s letter to the Hebrews, we are told that we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses. The Saints are wonderful examples of those who courageously fought the good fight during their lives. Let each of us look up to them, so that we can continue this fight, and win it with love and goodness. Help us Lord to persevere, so that we can finish as victors in the race that is ahead of us. May the two great weapons of the rosary and chaplet help all evil to be overcome with good. May God bless you all.
Fr. Todd Mlsna
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Director of Youth Ministries for St. Joseph /St. Stephen/St. Peter Parishes
Seeking an individual to work full time with youth for a combined ministry position.
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, developing, and implementing catechetical, sacramental preparation, relational and service programs for middle and high school teens.
Applicants should enjoy working with youth and must be organized, self-motivated, and proficient in computer and communications skills. Work nights and weekends are balanced with regular agreed upon office hours. Certification or experience in Catholic youth ministry preferred. Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Religious Studies/Theology or Education are a plus.
For more information, contact Renee Schneeberg, St. Joseph Parish Office, 1709 Wyatt Ave, Stevens Point, WI 54481, 715-341-1617 x101. Submit résumé &
“A Day of Prayer For the Church” Sunday, August 24
(was cancelled last month due to power outage)
Blessed Sacrament Chapel 3500 County Road J North, Custer
The retreat will have two conferences during the day with added prayers for this special intention.
1st Conference: Surrender All to God 2nd Conference: Faith and Trust
Retreat begins at 10:00am and will conclude with 4:00pm Vigil Mass. Lunch will be provided.
For more information or to register, visit or visit www.OLBSHermitage.com
Or call: Debbie: 715-345-1257 Fr. Genovesi: 715-592-4954
Please register by Thurs., Aug. 22, for the meal.
FRANCISCANS DOWNTOWN, 1000 Main Street Where seekers shop for and find empathy,
resurgence, resilience and robustness Movie: Aug. 21 @ 1:00 “High Noon”
All are Welcome - No Charge
Pacelli Catholic Early Childhood Center is seeking a Teacher Assistant/Float and Teacher Assistant (primarily three-year-old room) to work throughout
our childcare center to cover breaks, planning time, and vacation requests. Responsibilities will include helping to implement activities, maintaining safe and clean classrooms, and helping to promote our play based curriculum. Position is approximately 40 hours per week. Please contact
St. Peter’s is blessed to have 24-hour Eucharistic Adoration each Wednesday
following 8 am Mass until Thursday before the 8 am Mass. Chaplet of Divine Mercy is prayed
at 3:00 pm on each Wednesday.
Eucharistic Adoration is also available on First Friday of every month, starting after the 8 am Mass and
concluding with Benediction at 5 pm. All are welcome.
If you are interested in committing to an hour, or if you
are unable to come at your assigned time, please call Marianne at 715-341-6732 or Renee at 715-344-9119.
For a time you cannot make it, subs are available.
Time spent with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the best, most profitable time here on earth.
Not too Late to Sign Up!!
St. Peter’s BUS TRIP to
The National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help
THIS Wednesday, August 21
Cost: $15 per person Only a Few Seats Remain!
Call Nancy, soon: 715-342-1908
DINNER TICKETS for our Parish’s
INDIAN BUFFET FUNDRAISER on October 13th will be sold after Mass next weekend!
For your convenience, Two dining options are available: 1st SEATING: 4:00 pm 2nd SEATING: 5:30 pm
Buy your tickets NOW! You will enjoy!!!
Dear St. Peter Parish, I’m so incredibly thankful for the money, donated items and prayers which were generously given by the parish, allowing me to travel to Peru again for what can only be described as “life changing.” My group visited both Casa Hogar and another orphanage called Miguel’s. The money was given to both orphanages to supply them with some fresh fruit, and the remaining money helps them continue their programming. The children, guardians and teachers were very happy to receive this help. I would like to thank Daryl and Betty Kurtenbach for donating 2 guitars to use in Peru. One of those guitars went to a 17-year-old girl named Melissa. She has a horrific back story but uses her music to have a voice in society. She is thrilled to
have a guitar of her own. Another guitar went to the Miguel’s orphanage to be enjoyed by everyone within that community. Although this was my second trip to Peru, there were powerful lessons in my faith which I realized during this visit. I was vey blessed to be given this awareness. Thank you all, once again, for your kindness. I am truly blessed to have a parish to call “family.” Sincerely, Rosalinda Koch
The Indian Buffet Fundraiser needs and very much
appreciates any and all donations for helping cover
the costs of sponsoring this dinner event.
Thank you for your generosity!
Indian Buffet Committee
Please welcome Fr. Richard Kunzman speaking this weekend on behalf of Cross Catholic Outreach. Please be generous in your response to Father’s appeal. Brochures will be provided if you wish to support this worthy Catholic ministry.
Cross Catholic Outreach: founded to create a meaningful link between parishes in America and the priests and nuns working in the Church overseas in Africa, Asia, Central & South America.
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DIOCESE OF LA CROSSE
Safe Environment
GUIDELINES
FOR REPORTING INSTANCES
OF CHILD ABUSE
www.dioceseoflacrosse.com
Picnic Time! Enjoy, Support Local Parishes
Sacred Heart, Polonia - August 18 10:00 Mass with The Choraleers 10:30-1:30 Chicken & Meatball Dinner, AC Comfort
11:00 Huge Rummage/Furniture Sale 1:00 Bingo AUCTIONS: 1:00 General, 2:30 Antique More Information: 715-592-4221
St. Maximilian Kolbe - August 24 1st Annual Feast of St. Max Kolbe Festival
11:00-4:00 pm with Mass to Follow Food, Bake Sale, Music, Bingo, Car Show More Information: Mary 715-340-7217
St. Mary I.C., Custer - August 25 Held @ Arnott Lions Park, Cty J
10:00 Mass at the PARK with Polka Pak 11:30-1:30 Chicken & Beef Dinner Bob’s Catering
12-6:30 Polka Pak & Cynor Classics alternating
2:30 CASH BINGO All the Picnic Fun!!!
RURAL LIFE DAY - MASS/CELEBRATION - Fri., Sept. 13 The Diocese will be holding the 39th Annual Rural Life Day at
Otter Creek Farms 6608 County Rd. A, Pittsville, WI 54466
~ 10:00 Mass celebrated by Bishop William Patrick Callahan, ~ Awards, recognitions, blessing of crops & machinery ~ A meal
Celebrating Rural Life Values; Rejoicing as Part of the Church at Large
In partnership with Shalom World TV, Nourish for Caregivers is excited to announce the release of its new 12-episode faith-based TV series, Be Nourished!
Nourish is a Christ-Centered Ministry that supports the practical, emotional and spiritual needs of family caregivers.
shalomworldtv.org/benourished
NECESSARY PARENTING CONVERSATIONS
Research tells us that parents have a powerful influence in each child’s life. Children want to know what parents think & why they believe what they do. They want to talk. They want to be heard.
Learn how to engage children in conversation and guide them toward the best in every situation with the 5-part Necessary Conversations
webinar series.
Register for the series at: Twl4parents.com/necessary-conversations-webinar/
Brought to you by Teaching the Way of Love, your source for Catholic Parenting.
Catholics Returning Home
Begins Mon., Sept. 9, 6:30 pm
For more information, call: Sally Mews, 715-254-0935 or
