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ST. PETER & ST. CASIMIR
PARISH BULLETIN SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 — 24th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
FRIENDLY REMINDERS
This Sunday 9/17: III Order of Secular Franciscans Potluck after 10:30 Mass @ Franciscans Downtown ALL ARE WELCOME! Wednesday 9/20: REP Classes Begin, located in St. Peter Middle School 6:15-7:30 Grades 1-6 6:30-8:00 Grades 7-8
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St. Peter’s Pastor: Rev. Arul Joseph Visuvasam [email protected] or 715-344-6115
Deacon: Ray Heitzinger Lay Ministry Coordinator [email protected]
Administrative Assistant: Tracy Spoerl [email protected]
Parish Secretary: Judy McLaughlin [email protected]
Director of Religious Education: Shirley Wanserski [email protected]
Youth Minister: Jodi Moss [email protected]
Music Director: Nicole Van Tiem [email protected]
Pacelli Catholic Middle School (Grades 5-8)
Principal: Ellen Lopas: 715-344-1890
PCS Central Office: 715-341-2445
Maintenance/Custodian: Paul Firkus
Parish Office Hours:
M - TH 8:30 - 3:00
Friday 8:30 - 11:30
Closed Friday afternoon
PLEASE FIND YOUR OWN SUBSTITUTE IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO SERVE - THANK YOU
MONDAY, September 18
8:15 am Mass @ Holy Spirit (thru Sept)
TUESDAY, September 19
8:00 am †Jacqueline Werra
†Stanislaus Eberhard WEDNESDAY, September 20
8:00 am †Elaine Pulchinski
Special Intention for Brothers & Sisters of Ed Krayecki
THURSDAY, September 21
8:00 am †Donna Sipla
†Bob Rowe
FRIDAY, September 22
8:00 am †Mary/Victor Ziolkowski
†Michael Parnell McGrail, Sr.
SATURDAY, September 23
8:00 am Communion Service
4:00 pm †Dorothy Drefcinski
For the Families of St. Peter & St. Casimir Parishes
SUNDAY, September 24
7:30 am †Stanley Karcz
†Myron Laska
10:30 am †Martha Czaplinski
†Clara Stanchik
Parish Website: stpeter.us�
SAINT PETER’S MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK
Contact Information:
�Date & Time�(Next Week)�
�MINISTERS �
of the� WORD�
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�MINISTERS �
of the�EUCHARIST�
�ALTAR �
SERVERS�
�MINISTERS �
of�HOSPITALITY�
(ushers)�
�SCRIP�
SELLERS�
�SATURDAY�4:00pm�September 23, 2017��
�Mary Sadler�Beverly Niescior�
�Gladys Glodoski�Matthew Bablitch�Gerald Weber�
�Mark Pakulski�**NEED� SERVERS**��
�Kelly Feist�Jeffrey Feist�Virginia Groshek�Katie Riedl�
�Dawn �Weber�
�SUNDAY�7:30am�September 24, 2017�
�Lee Petersen�Brenda Suplicki�
�Pamela Spaid�Michael Spaid�Mary Makuski�
Felix Van Tiem�Kristoph Van Tiem�Frederick Van Tiem�Bánk Bodor�Huba Bodor�Koppány Bodor�
�Frederick Vieth�Bob Govet�Marvin Przekurat�Darlene Przekurat�
�George�
Glodowski�
�SUNDAY�10:30am�September 24, 2017�
�William Maher�Angel Gebeau�
�Eve Krueger�Cheryl Kehl�Natalino Xuereb�
�Corey Baron�Christian Baron�Isaac Bacon�Mathias Gebeau�
�Gene Numsen�Paul Firkus�Mary Kitowski�Carl Knuese�
�Arlene�Gollon�
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Holy Mass Explained � 5��
Before leaving for my vacation in August, I started explaining about the Holy Mass. I stopped with Part 1, “Gathering Rites”, which concludes with the Opening Prayer. This week I resume it from Part 2.��Part 2: Liturgy of the Word �After the Gathering Rites, we sit down and listen to the Word of God. It is proclaimed to us from the Holy Scripture, which has totally 73 Books (Old Testament 46 Books and New Testa-ment 27 Books) written by human authors, but inspired by the Holy Spirit. On Sundays, there are three readings read from the Bible. We believe that God speaks to us in the in-spired Books. Hence, the reader, at the end of the reading, announces “This is the Word of God”. Having heard God speaking to us, we all respond saying “Thanks be to God.” ��
The first reading is read from the Old Testament, except dur-ing the Easter Season, during which it is read from the “Acts of the Apostles” in the New Testament. This narrates the his-tory of how God manifested His love, chose the people of Isra-el, made covenant with them; at the same time, how the peo-ple were not faithful in responding to God’s love. Generally, the first reading is related to the Gospel passage chosen for the day. ��
Following the first reading one of the Psalms, which is an in-spired hymnal from the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament, is either sung or recited. The psalm is very closely connected to the theme of the first reading. ��
The second reading is read usually from one of the letters of St. Paul. Sometimes it is read also from one of the letters of St. Peter or of St. John. ��
The third reading is taken from one of the four Gospels. Since we believe of the unique presence of Christ, who speaks to us directly in the Gospel, it has been a long custom in the Catho-lic Church to stand in attentive reverence to hear the Gospel. The Gospel is always read by the priest or the deacon, repre-senting Christ. At the beginning of the Gospel�reading, having introduced from which of the Gospel the passage is read, we all make sign of the cross on the forehead, lips and the heart. We do so, in order that we may be cleansed in our mind to understand God’s Word, lips to proclaim His Word and heart to love Him dearly. The priest or the deacon concludes the Gos-pel�reading saying “The Gospel of the Lord” and all the people respond “Praise to you, Lord, Jesus Christ”, proclaiming our faith in the presence of Christ in the Gospel.��
To be continued,� Fr. Arul Joseph V.�
Pastoral Council� Fr. Joseph� � 715�344�6115� Deacon Ray� � 715�630�1275� Joe Dombrowski� 715�347�7897� Jim Gies� � 715�344�0736� Gladys Glodoski� 715�344�2811� Larry Proulx� � 715�341�0634� Mary Makuski� 715�344�3359� Gerry Weber� � 715�344�8220� Rick Zupan� � 715�544�4321� Don Sommers�� 715�344�6810� Fay Schultz� � 715�344�7839� Shelly Korger�� 715�347�5288��
Finance Council� Fr. Joseph� � 715�344�6115� Bill Maher� � 715�340�9779� Joe Niescior� � 715�344�3455� Daryl Kurtenbach� 715�341�2865� Jim Gies� � 715�344�0736� Nancy Koch� � 715�341�0770� Debra Jakusz �� 715�341�5834��
Bldg. & Grounds: Ken Lepak 715�341�3208�
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Eucharistic Adoration Co�Coordinators� Marianne Koch � 715�341�6732 � Renee Vollert � 715�344�9119��
Family Life: Gladys Glodoski 715�344�2811��
Holy Name Society: Gene Kemmeter � � 715�344�2598��
Justice & Peace: Shelly Korger� � 715�347�5288��
Picnic Committee: Larry Proulx � 715�341�0634��
Pro�Life Coordinator / Lisa Sommers � [email protected]�
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Rosary Society / Linda Strosin �� � � 715�344�7647�
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Sacred Worship� Mary Makuski � 715�344�3359��
Secular Franciscan Order / Bob Crane � � � 715�204�9663�
COMMITTEES:�
Help People Devastated�by the Flooding of Recent Hurricanes�
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Parishes have taken up collections to aid the victims of Harvey in Houston, and now
the victims of Irma in Florida.�You may also donate through�
Catholic Charities online or by mail.�Visit: http://cclse.org/donatecc/�
for instructions.�
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Weekly Financial Report � Week 11 �� �
� Envelopes Year� Date� And Offertory to Date�9/11/17 $ 7,347.47 $ 92,670.70�
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Rosary Sunday October 1st
Rose 2 Mary Makuski
CATHOLICS RETURNING HOME�New Series Begins Monday, September 18, 6:30, St. Stephen’s School Library���
Most of us do not have to look very far to find non�practicing Catholics in our circle of family & friends. Many of us are concerned about these loved ones
however we don’t know how to help them.���
First, we need to pray for them; secondly, we need to extend a personal�invitation to them to come home to the Catholic Church.�
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Many non�practicing Catholics carry a tremendous amount of guilt and �misinformation about the Church, so they are afraid of approaching�
for fear of being rejected. Please reach out to them�
and pass this article on to anyone you think may be interested.�� � For more information, call Sally Mews, 715�254�0935.�
CALLING ALL YOUNG ADULTS! The JPII Group of Portage County invites you
to EPIC: The Early Church.
Join other young adults as we socialize & study the fascinating history of the early church!
Bring a friend; all are welcome! You do not need to be able to attend every meeting. We meet on the 2nd & 4th Mondays of the month,
St. Bronislava, Joseph Room. Gather @ 7:15pm, Begin at 7:30 Study Begins September 11
Questions? [email protected]
NEW DATE � NEW DATE � NEW DATE
“Know the 10 Signs of Alzheimer’s �
Early Detection Matters”�
Tuesday, September 19, 4:30�5:30pm�
Mary Room, St. Bronislava�� If you or someone you know�
� is experiencing memory loss or�
behavioral changes,�
it’s time to learn the facts.�
Early detection of Alzheimer’s disease�
gives you a chance to begin drug therapy,�
enroll in clinical studies & to plan for the future.�
Longing for a deeper relationship with Christ?�
Reading the Catechism with a modest schedule of�
15 paragraphs/night, 5 nights a week over 38 weeks
is a great way to do this!�
Interested? Send an email to:�
[email protected] with�
“Reading the Catechism”�
in the subject line.�
You will receive an email every 2
weeks, beginning Sept. 18; the read‐
ing will take 10�15 mins per night.�
You will gain an ever�growing�
attitude of gratitude toward God�
for all He has done for you!�
HOW TO FIND GOD - A Retreat
This retreat will focus on practical help to look honestly at ourselves, and in doing so, to attain the desire of union with God Himself. Discover how to grow into the person Christ means you to be -
no matter how far you still have to go. Held on Sunday, September 24,
at the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, 3500 County Road J North, Custer. The day begins with Holy Mass at 10:00am, concluding around 4:30pm.
The retreat will also include praying the Holy Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Sacrament of Reconciliation, Veneration of Holy Relics,
a Healing Service and Benediction. Lunch will be provided.
For more information or to register, call Debbie at 715-345-1257 or visit www.OLBSHermitage.com
MILK MONEY COLLECTED�for OPERATION BOOTSTRAP�
$184.76�
ST. PETER MIDDLE SCHOOL�‘ALL SCHOOL MASS’ is held:�
Tuesdays, 1:10, St. Peter’s Church�
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24-hour Eucharistic Adoration
available every Wednesday, here at St. Peter’s Parish
Adoration begins after the 8:00am
Wednesday morning Mass until
Benediction before Mass begins on
Thursday morning.
The Divine Mercy Chaplet is prayed
at 3:00 pm on Wednesdays.
All are invited to join in this
powerful prayer time.
Contact Info:
Marianne Koch (715) 341-6732
Renee Vollert (715) 344-9119
This Wednesday, September 20: Relics of Padre Pio��
The Diocese of La Crosse is very honored to be hosting relics of St. Padre Pio for public veneration at�
St. Joseph the Workman Cathedral�530 Main Street, La Crosse.�
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The relics will be presented at 9:00am and veneration will begin
immediately until 6:30pm.�Two Masses will be offered:�
one at 12:10pm and a�closing Mass celebrated at 7:00pm
by Bishop William Patrick Callahan.�Confessions will also be heard
throughout the day.��
Info at diolc.org/relics�Behold I am with you always,�
until the end of the age.�� � � Matthew 28:20�
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN THE CATHOLIC FAITH?�
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St. Peter’s Catholic Church will soon begin a new journey in faith�
to share the richness of the Catholic Church and our parish family. We invite you to learn what the Church teaches, and be introduced�
to some of our parish members.�These sessions also are opportunities for you,�
and others that you may wish to invite, to ask those perplexing�and difficult questions you may have about the Church. These gatherings are
for inquirers and are open to people who are unbaptized, as well as those who are baptized Christians from other religious backgrounds.�
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Sessions, known as Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA),�are held once a week.�
Please give us a call if you have questions and would like further information:�715�344�6115, or email us at [email protected].�
Through the Holy Waters�of Baptism,�
Welcome into the Family of Faith:��
Hank Leonard Stefan,��
Baptized Sunday, 9/10��
� � Son of:�
Matthew & Sara Ann Stefan�� Godparents:�
Michael Stefan�Karen Ann Kinninger�
May God Bless You All!�
Welcome, Monsignor McLoughlin��
Speaking this weekend on behalf of�Food For the Poor�
is Monsignor James W. McLoughlin.��
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His ministry efforts are�vital for the impoverished who are often overlooked.�
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Thank you for welcoming him with generous and
open hearts.�
BAKE SALE, SEPTEMBER 23rd/24th Sponsored by Family Life Committee
WE also NEED BAKERS to HELP MAKE ITEMS FOR THE SALE
Deliver your baked goods to the Faustina Room after 2:00pm on Saturday, Sept. 23rd.
Proceeds help fund various projects including: CCD kickoff dinner; All Souls luncheon; Christmas gift bag project;
Anointing Mass luncheon & many more.
A portion of the proceeds is donated to the Interfaith volunteer organization.
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St. Casimir Parish�203 W. CASIMIR RD.�STEVENS POINT, WI.�
715�344�9582�
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MASS INTENTIONS &�LITURGICAL ROLES�
PARISH SUPPORT�ANNOUNCEMENTS� �
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Contributions from September 10, 2017�
�Adult: $� 1,314.00�Student: $ 2.00�Offertory: $� 111.75� �
Total: $� 1427.75��
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Thank you for your generosity��
A second collection for the Annual Appeal will be taken every 2nd Sunday of the month.��
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September 24, 2017 � 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time�Mass � 9:00 AM�
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† Joseph Janowski��Commentator: Evy�Lector: Frankie�Servers: Jacob / Joey�Extraordinary Ministers of Communion:�� Elroy / Bonnie / Evy�Ushers: Tony Danczyk / Frank Barbers���
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Office Hours:�Tuesday: 8:00am to 1:00pm�
Bulletin Deadline�Monday by 5:00pm in writing or via�E�mail: [email protected]�
September 17, 2017 / 24th Sunday in
Ordinary Time
Leonard King / Mary Klismith - Sept. 17 James Gliniecki - Sept. 19 Isaac Bucknell - Sept. 20 Shirley Adamski - Sept. 21 Theresa King - Sept. 22 Thomas King - Sept. 23
SCCCW will meet Monday Sept. 18, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in Stanek Hall.� All ladies of the parish are invited.� Hope to see you there.�Thank you.�Debbie Wolfe�
SPIRITUAL QUOTE FOR THE DAY�
Upcoming Pancake Breakfast�
Needed empty, clean, ketchup and syrup bottles to be used for the pancake breakfast in November.�Please save your bottles and bring them to the church basement kitchen.�Thank you.�
Wed., September 20, 2017�Cathedral St. Joseph the Workman�9:00 A.M. � 7:00 P.M.�530 Main St., La Crosse, WI 54601�
Come and venerate the official relics of Saint Padre Pio of Pietrelcina, in this first U.S. tour to celebrate the 130th anniversary of Saint Padre Pio's birth, and the 15th anniversary of his canonization.�
Veneration of the relics will be offered from 9:00am � 6:30pm. Mass will be offered at 12:10 and at 7:00pm. The 7:00pm Mass will be a Mass in honor of Saint Padre Pio celebrated by the Most Reverend William Patrick Callahan.�
Psalm 103:��
The Lord �is �
Kind and Merciful�
