F E B R U A R Y 2 5 , 2 0 1 8 • S E C O N D S U N D A Y O F L E N T
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E a s t s i d e P a r i s h e s W a u s a u , W i s c o n s i n
Resurrection Our Lord Church of the of
Jesus Christ
St. Michael Parish
Resurrection Parish
621 Second Street • Wausau, WI 54403 715.845.6715 • www.eastsideparishes.org Office Hours:
8:00 am—12:00 pm Tuesday through Friday
St. Michael Parish
611 Stark Street • Wausau, WI 54403 715.842.4283 • www.eastsideparishes.org Office Hours:
8:00 am—4:00 pm Monday through Friday
Parish Staff
Pastor Rev. Msgr. Mark Pierce Deacon Rev. Mr. Peter Burek Deacon Rev. Mr. Michael Maher
Director of Faith Formation Michelle Fischer Faith Formation Office 715.842.1810 Parish Secretaries
Resurrection Cathy Hackel St. Michael Phyllis Burclaff Parish Nurse Pam Frary Financial Secretary Vicki Koss
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Liturgical Schedule
Church of the Resurrection
Saturday 5:30pm, Sunday 8:30am Monday 5:30 pm
Tuesday through Friday 12:10pm Rosary and Novena Tuesday 5:30pm
Reconciliation 7:30am Sunday, 6:00pm Monday
St. Michael
Saturday 4:00pm, Sunday 10:30am Reconciliation 3:00pm Saturday
Reconciliation is also available by appointment.
Sacramental Preparation
Contact either parish office for details regarding baptism and marriage preparation.
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Parish Life Weekly Schedule
My mother was a
“saver.” I think growing up during the Depression made a lot of people slow to throw things away. So when she died, we had a lot (and I do mean a lot) of items to pick through. One thing that she held for us was our grade school report cards. I still have mine. On the right side of the card were the grades for course work from Arithmetic to Spelling … rather equally divided between A’s and B’s and C’s (except for Penmanship, which they graded back then, and where I struggled to earn Cs). This is no surprise to any of you who’ve seen my handwriting.
The left side of the card was given over to “conduct marks”—
where checkmarks flagged a problem area. Take any of my report cards at random, look to the left, and there they are … a steady line of blue-checked boxes: “Lacks self-control.” Even then I was prone to open my mouth when I hadn’t been invited to speak. How I hated that word, self-control.
But how I respect that word now. I’m thinking it’s one of the things that separates children (and immature adults) from the truly grown-up. Children tend to do things only when they “feel” like it, which means they often leave things undone—homework, chores, beds.
Adults do things because they need to be done—paying bills, changing a diaper, emptying the dishwasher.
This is why fasting (self-control’s first cousin) is a Lenten tool.
There are lots of reasons to fast, but always it’s about letting my old nemesis, self-control, grow stronger. The ability to say “no” to yourself is the prerequisite for being able to love.
In line with that, I want to share a poem by WD Ehrhart, called
“Sins of the Father.” It’s a reflection on the human condition … and how what goes around, comes around. It starts with a parent’s lament:
“Today my child came home from school in tears.
A classmate taunted her about her clothes, and the other kids joined in, enough of them to make her feel as if the fault was hers, as if she can't fit in no matter what. …”
Anger rises in the father, until he reflects on his own childhood:
“ … it makes me think of things I haven't thought about in years. How we nicknamed Barbara Hoffman
"Barn," walked behind her through the halls and mooed like cows. We kept this up for years, and not
for any reason I could tell you now or even then except that it was fun.
Or seemed like fun. The nights that Barbara must have cried herself to sleep, the days she must have dreaded getting up for school.”
Then comes the “sadder but wiser” conclusion:
” … Now there's nothing I can do but stand outside my daughter's door listening to her cry herself to sleep.”
God, help us watch what comes out of our mouths … and heal those who, in our stupidity, we’ve wounded. Give us all your Lenten gift of self-control.
Fr. Mark
More “Blah, Blah, Blah”
from Msgr. Mark
Sunday, February 25
8:30am Mass +Steve Klos at CR 10:30am Mass +Dawn France at SM 6:30pm Dead Theologians at CR Monday, February 26
5:30pm Mass +Kevin Pijan at CR 6:00pm Confessions at CR 6:30pm Lector's Training at CR Tuesday, February 27
12:10pm Mass for Special Intention for Whitaker Children at CR 2:00pm Mass +Phillip Saindon
at Colonial Manor 5:30pm Rosary and Novena at CR
6:20pm Stations of the Cross w/Novena at CR 6:30pm Steubenville Informational Meeting
at SM Gathering Space
7:00pm Catholicism Series at CR Francis Hall Wednesday, February 28
11:30am Circle of Love Soup Lunch at CR Brennen Hall 12:10pm Mass +Phillip Dalsky at CR 6:00pm Stations of the Cross at SM 6:15pm Faith Formation at SM Thursday, March 1
12:10pm Mass +James and Lily Etta Sippl at CR 6:30pm The Gospel of Mark Bible Study
at SM Gathering Space Friday, March 2
9:00am Bible Study at CR Conference Room 12:10pm Mass +Ray & Lorraine Steines and
Bill Steines at CR
NOTE: The rosary will be said beginning at 11:40 am before the Daily Masses.
The Divine Mercy Chaplet will follow Mass.
3RD SUNDAY OF LENT Saturday, March 3
10:00am SVdP Smart Chicks, Old Bags at SM 3:00pm Confessions at SM
4:00pm Mass +Stella and Stanley Nievinski at SM
5:30pm Mass +People of the Parishes at CR Sunday, March 4
7:30am Confessions at CR
8:30am Mass +Steve Medvecz at CR
9:30am Coffee and Donuts at CR Francis Hall 10:30am Mass +Breanna Dawn at SM
CR - Church of the Resurrection ٠ SM - St. Michael Church ————————–
Scripture Readings for this Week can be found at:
www.usccb.org/bible/index.cfm ————————–
Bulletin article submission deadline:
Monday at noon bulletins@eastsideparishes.org
Please remember these and all of our homebound people from Resurrection and St. Michael Parishes
in your prayers this week:
James Stachota, Janet Windorski, Wilber Bantes, Ken Kann, Helen Schillinger, Bernard Zink, Joan Wood, Mitizi Dolloff,
Lucy Kordus, Lorraine Barthels, Natalie Andraski and Josephine Williams.
Also pray for the hospitalized people.
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Resurrection Sanctuary Lamp burns this week in memory of:
Sy Krieg
St. Michael Votive Candles honor the memory of:
Helen Erdmann Mark Reich
Next Sunday Reflection Material
3Readings for Third Sunday of Lent (March 04) (Exodus 20:1-17; 1 Corinthians 1:22-15; John 2:13-25) As Americans we tend to believe the fewer laws the better.
How very different was the mindset of Ancient Israel! The Jewish people saw law (well, the best laws) as a reflection of God’s own mind—and to know the mind of God was always a good thing. The purpose of the law in the Bible then is not to ruin our day or hem us in, but to instruct people in how to live well by having right relationships to God, others, and the material world. They are like the guard rails built on the edges of curving highways. There may seem to be shortcuts, but there never are. God’s law keeps us safe. What specific words of instruction in today’s readings did you especially need to hear? What relation- ships in your life might call for re-examination or change during this Lenten season?
The “Lenten Tools” Tables have been picked over, but there are still a few things there to help At the gathering areas in both churches you will find a buf- fet table of options to encourage your keeping of Lent—
the “Little Black Books” are gone, but there are still some seasonal copies of “The Word Among Us,” short back- ground articles on the season, contact cards for the “Best Lent Ever” e-devotional, “build a cross-shaped life” pocket reminders, and Catholic Relief Service Rice Bowls to gather your alms to do good in the world as hunger relief.
“The Stations of the Cross” at St. Michael’s on Lenten Wednesday evenings (and other times) We invite you to take a thoughtful walk with Jesus on his Way of the Cross on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm at St.
Michael’s Church. We have three different formats that we will vary from week to week. This week for Stations, Deacon Michael will lead “The Way of the Cross with Mary”.
Stations of the Cross will also follow Novena on Tuesdays at 6:20 pm at Church of the Resurrection using “The Way of the Cross with Mary” format.
If you can’t make these times, at the back of both Eastside Parishes there is a basket of Way of the Cross formats that can be prayed solo or by small groups whenever you like.
Training for New Readers on Monday, February 26 (and a Little Update for Veterans)
We have been recruiting new liturgical ministers over the last weeks, and now would like to start training them—
beginning with new readers. Monday evening, February 26, at 6:30 pm at the Church of the Resurrection. At the same time, Fr. Mark welcomes current readers from both parishes to attend for a little renewal, as he hopes to make a couple little adjustments to our procedures … so you veterans are invited back as well.
Confirmation Small Group Leaders Needed Preparation sessions for high school teens who will be confirmed this year will begin in March on Wednesday evenings.
We invite faith-filled people who would like to share the journey with these young disciples to be a small- group leader. Resources and lesson plans will be provided for the small groups which take place during the five gath- ered sessions led by the Director of Faith Formation.
Confirmation Retreat Team Members Needed Teens preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation will participate in an overnight retreat April 14-15. Retreats are one of the most impactful experiences offered within Faith Formation.
Please prayerfully consider sharing your own faith by being a part of the team, led by the Director of Faith Formation, that will facilitate small-groups, prayer experiences and activities throughout the weekend.
Please contact Michelle by email (michelle@eastsideparishes.org)
or phone (715-842-1810)
for details, if you are interested in serving as a Small Group Leader, on the Retreat Team,
or if you have any questions.
Steubenville Rochester, MN “Revealed”:
July 13-15, 2018
Teens currently in grades 8-12 are invited to join us for three days filled with music, speakers, prayer,
and fellowship with over 3,000 young people from around the country.
An Informational Meeting for interested teens and parents will be held on February 27 at 6:30pm
in St. Michael Gathering Space
Contact Michelle for registration materials 715-842-1810 or e-mail michelle@eastsideparishes.org)
Church of the Resurrection extend their sympathy and prayers to the family and friends of Dolorosa ‘Dolly’ Conway, who passed away February 21, 2018.
Church of the Resurrection welcomes Parker Thomas Hanke, son of Phillip and Melissa Hanke, who was
baptized on February 24, 2018.
ST. MICHAEL PARISH LIBRARY Take time to stop in the library
for materials to read or view for enjoyment, or for a more faith-filled Lenten Season.
Weekly Financial Giving: Fiscal Year July 1, 2017—June 30, 2018 St. Michael Parish
Last Week’s Collections Weekly Budget Difference Annual Budget Adult Envelopes/Offertory ... $6,746.18
Electronic Contributions ... $7,203.00
Weekly Totals ... $13,949.18 $10,480.35 $3,468.83
Fiscal Year-to-Date ... $344,924.28 $356,331.90 -$11,407.62 $545,000.00
Church of the Resurrection
Last Week’s Collections Weekly Budget Difference Annual Budget Adult Envelopes/Offertory ... $7,491.00
Electronic Contributions ... $1,023.00
Weekly Totals ... $8,514.00 $9,095.79 -$581.79
Fiscal Year-to-Date ... $344,680.21 $309,256.86 $35,423.35 $473,000.00 4
Catholic Women's Club Meeting: March 5 at The Mountain Edge (Hoffman House), Day of Prayer- Msgr. Mark Pierce-"Praying with the Psalms". 10:00 am Registration, 10:30 am Conference, followed by Mass, 12:00 Lunch.
St. Vincent de Paul’s
“SMART CHICKS And OLD BAGS”
(Sale includes new & gently used purses, scarves, hats and jewelry) March 3 at St. Michael Parish
Sale: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (Free Shopping) A Mashtini Lunch, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm ($10)
Donated items clearly marked “Smart Chicks” may be dropped off at the Thrift Store at 131 W Thomas St.,
or put donated items in the collection box in our church entrances.
For additional information or to volunteer please call Elizabeth at 715-845-2355.
St. Vincent de Paul—HOW CAN YOU BE INVOLVED?
- Make a donation of clean, gently used items, especially furniture, to the store locat- ed at 131 W. Thomas Street.
- Make a financial donation toward the work of the ministry in their home visits. Many families are in need of assistance for rent, utilities, medical expenses, food, etc.
- Become involved with the ministry or volunteer some hours at the store.
Contact SVdP at 715-298-3028 for additional information or to volunteer.
Texas Lions Club 42nd Annual Pancake Feed & Raffle: February 24 and 25 at Riverview School on Troy Street. Saturday 4:30-6:30 pm and Sunday 8:00 am—12:30pm. All-you-can-eat regular and potato pancakes.
