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PARISH BULLETIN - December 31, 2017 Feast of the Holy Family / Mary, Mother of God, 1/1/18

REMINDERS

January 1st - Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God - Masses are of Opportunity, not Obligation - Sun. 12/31 @ 4:00 pm ~and~ Mon. 1/1 @ 10:30 am Wednesday, Jan. 3rd - Family Life Committee Meeting - 6:30 pm, Kolbe Hall

God’s Blessings for a Happy New Year Rectory Office will Resume Hours on Jan. 2nd

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Date & Time�(Next Week)�

MINISTERS �of the� WORD�

MINISTERS �of the�

EUCHARIST�

ALTAR �SERVERS�

MINISTERS of�

HOSPITALITY�

SCRIP�SELLERS�

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SATURDAY�4:00pm�January 6, 2018�

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Clare Martin�Mary Sadler�

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Matt Bablitch�Deacon Ray�Gladys Glodoski�

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Mark Pakulski�Mateo Koch�Jacob Mengel�

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Hailey Makuski�Virginia Groshek�Chester Meshak�Katie Riedl�

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Ryan & Leanne�Jeidy�

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SUNDAY�7:30am�January 7, 2018�

Brenda Suplicki�Darlene Przekurat��

Deacon Ray�Cheri Johnson�Gerry Weber���

Isaac Bacon�Felix Van Tiem�Frederick Van Tiem�Kristoph Van Tiem�

Kenneth Zdroik�Fred Vieth�Bob Govett�Judy Hinke�

�Kristine �

Firminhac��

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SUNDAY�10:30am�January 7, 2018�

Angel Gebeau�Chelsea Peeters��

Cindy Heitzinger�Deacon Ray�Rose Firkus�

Mathias Gebeau�Franklin Hagen�John Hagen�Anna Hagen�

Mary Kitowski�Carl Knuese�Gene Numsen�Dick Glinski�

Lori�Dombrowski�

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MONDAY, January 1 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

8:00 am Mass @ St. Joseph Parish (thru March)

10:30 am †Gertrude & Max Slagowski

†Minnie Wanta

TUESDAY, January 2

8:00 am †Wallace Kuklinski

†Margaret Kaminski WEDNESDAY, January3

8:00 am †Leonard Simkowski

†Norbert Fox

THURSDAY, January 4

8:00 am †Stephen Makuski

†Dorothy Drefcinski FRIDAY, January 5

8:00 am †Myron Laska

†Bill Drefcinski

SATURDAY, January 6

8:00 am Communion Service

4:00 pm †Betty Skierka

Special Intention of Thanksgiving~Caroline Kulich

SUNDAY, January 7

7:30 am †Stanley Koback

For the Families of St. Peter & St. Casimir Parishes

10:30 am †John & Karolina Slusarczyk

†Lorraine Studinski

St. Peter’s Pastor: Rev. Arul Joseph Visuvasam v_aruljoseph@hotmail.com or 715-344-6115

Deacon: Ray Heitzinger Lay Ministry Coordinator rheitzinger@outlook.com

Administrative Assistant: Tracy Spoerl stpeters@pacellicatholicschools.com

Parish Secretary: Judy McLaughlin bulletin-secretary@pacellicatholicschools.com

Director of Religious Education: Shirley Wanserski dre-stpeters@pacellicatholicschools.com

Youth Minister: Jodi Moss youthminister@togetherinfaith.org

Music Director: Nicole Van Tiem nicolevantiem@gmail.com

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

Parish Website: stpeter.us�

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SAINT PETER’S MASS INTENTIONS�THIS WEEK�

Contact Information:

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Please attempt to find your own replacement if you are unable to fulfill your assignment; however, if you need assistance, please contact the Parish Office (715) 344�6115 and we will help. Thank you.�

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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: � Gies, Jim � � (715) 344�0736�*Niescior, Joe � � (715) 344�3455� (responsible to call for meeting)�

Proulx, Larry � � (715) 341�0634� Skrzeczkoski, Mary � (715) 342�0645� Weber, Gerry � � (715) 344�8220 � �

Pro�Life Coordinator / Lisa Sommers � prolifecoordstpeters@gmail.com�

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Rosary Society / Linda Strosin �� � � 715�344�7647�

Sacred Worship� Mary Makuski � 715�344�3359��

Secular Franciscan Order / Bob Crane � � � 715�204�9663�

COMMITTEES:��

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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2018���I wish all the parishioners a Happy New Year. Let us�congratulate each other for the fact that after the gift of Our Lord Jesus Christ, we have received a gift of a New Year.��For some of us the year that has ended, has been a year of grief, sadness and loss. Let us express our deepest sympathies to all those who have lost their dear ones. May The Good Lord continue to be their source of consolation and support.��For some others the past year has been a year of�triumph, success and progress in life. Let us rejoice with them and thank God for the success.�Nevertheless, for many others, the past year has been a mixture of ups & downs, joys & sorrows and success & failures. Let us thank God for the success and ask for strength and comfort to get over the moments of distress.��As we begin the New Year, may the Prophet Isaiah remind us of his consoling words: “The people who walk in darkness have seen a great light” (Isaiah 9:2). Yes, let us hold the light of Christ and continue to walk through our journey during this New Year.��May Our Lord Jesus Christ together with Mary and Joseph bless all our families and fulfill all our dreams and hopes bringing more happiness and peace in life.����� � � God bless you�� � � Fr. Arul Joseph V.��

MISSION TRIP TO REBUILD AFTER HURRICANE HARVEY��

A group of volunteers from St. Henry Watermark Mission will be traveling to�Houston this spring to help with the rebuilding process for residents most in need�

in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.��

They will assist with carpentry, sheetrock, mud, tape, insulation, some electrical/plumbing, paint, flooring, finish work, and landscaping.�

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Contact Gary Asher (715) 283�4451 or rasher@wwt.net.�

Deadline for 2017 Contributions to St. Peter’s���

If you wish to have a Contribution applied for this year, 2017,�this weekend’s collection is the end date to do so.�

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Thank you for your consistent generosity.�

No Financial Report for this Week due to early Bulletin Deadline�

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�����������A huge Thank You to everyone who helped in any way with the Cookie Walk on Dec. 9th Special thanks to Larry for having Kolbe Hall ready and to Paul and Earl for moving all the chairs for us.��

We also need to Thank everyone who baked and delivered the fantastic�

assortment of cookies.�The response was overwhelming.�

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Because of your efforts, we earned a gross amount of $2,550.50.�After deducting for expenses, we will have $2,454.82 to donate to the Parish. We will announce in a future bulletin where the money will be allocated.��

Thank you to everyone who came to purchase the cookies.�

We are so appreciative.�God Bless you all and Merry Christmas.��

� � ~ The Family Life Committee�

NEW YEARS EVE at the Knights of Columbus Clubhouse�A fantastic Combo Plate consisting of a 6oz steak, 4.5oz chicken cordon bleu, and a skewer of shrimp; includes mashed potatoes/gravy, vegetable, roll, full salad bar, coffee & ice cream for

dessert! All for only $18!!�~ New Years Eve toast every hour ~ Lounge open at 4:30 ~ Serving 5 until 8 pm�

KC CLUBHOUSE � 401 W. Clark St. � just across the Clark St. Bridge � OPEN TO THE PUBLIC�

As we begin the New Year of 2018, family is a very�important part of the celebration.�

There is no better way to celebrate the holidays than to�pray together as God’s family.�

Council 1170, Knights of Columbus is proud to sponsor:��

“Holy Hour for Families”��

The hour of prayer includes:�Exposition, Rosary, Benediction,�

Chaplet of Divine Mercy,�Prayer for Families and Confession�

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Monday, January 8, 2018�St. Joseph Parish 7:00�8:00 pm�

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ALL ARE WELCOME�

Is your Calling in Health Care? Consider this Unique and Peaceful Opportunity:

RN/LPN Needed for Private Duty In-Home Care

Weekend Night Shift Patient is roughly 50 lbs.

Excellent pay Calm Work Environment

Flexibility with Hours For more information, contact:

715-341-0770

FRANCISCANS DOWNTOWN�1000 Main Street, Across from the Library�

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FREE MOVIES, Wednesdays @ 1:00��

12/27 � Big History�

1/3 � The Gods Must be Crazy�

1/10 � The Thin Red Line��

“WELCOME BACK, FR. PLACID!”���

“Sharing with one another stories of our lives” �

RETROUVAILLE - Weekend Retreat - February 9-11, St. Anthony’s Spirituality Center, Marathon

Retrouvaille is for couples with marital problems that want marriage help. There is always hope of reviving your relationship. Those who are considering marriage separation and those who are already separated or divorced are encouraged to consider the Retrouvaille Program. Email centralwi@retrouvaille.org for more information.

The Baby Bottle Campaign��

Beginning this weekend, after all Masses, you will find baby bottles from First Choice Pregnancy Resource Center. We are asking

that you prayerfully take a bottle home,�fill it with a check or spare change and�

return it to the church by Jan. 21st.��

First Choice is a faith based ministry in Stevens Point that provides encouragement, resources, & support for women & families experiencing

an untimely pregnancy. ��

First Choice offers free pregnancy tests, free limited OB ultrasounds, options and practical

parenting education, abortion and miscarriage bible�studies, & community referrals. Let’s show our support.�

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� � � ~ St. Peter Social Justice Group�

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MARCH FOR LIFE � BUS TRIP�

Sun., January 15, 2018�

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Pro Life Wisconsin is sponsoring a bus trip to�Chicago to March for Life!�

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Come and join me, Deacon Ray, to stand up for life, to gather with thousands of other people who�

believe that every baby has the right to be born.��

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Cost: $30/individual or $85/family�Pickup: Walmart, Plover�

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Call (262) 796�1111, ext. 12;�Cell (920) 763�2436 or email�

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jade.h@ProLifeWI.org to register�

ADORATION�

THIS FRIDAY � FIRST FRIDAY��

First Friday Adora�on takes place�every month, beginning�

a�er St. Peter’s 8:00a.m. Holy Mass

through the final blessing at 5:00 p.m.��

Everyone is welcome and encouraged�to adore Our Lord,�

in the Blessed Sacrament.��

Please consider “adop�ng”�

an hour each month;�

You can sign up in the ves�bule of church

or call 715�344�4733.�

DONUTS RESUME NEXT WEEKEND

Everyone Invited After 10:30 Mass

Kolbe Hall

Sponsored by Holy Name Society

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

Behold I am with you always,� until the end of the age.�

� � � Matthew 28:20�

Rosary Sunday January 7, 2018

Rose 10 Linda Strosin

ADORATION at PACELLI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL�ON FIRST THURSDAYS�

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MAKE A NEW YEAR RESOLUTION ��

Attend Adoration between 7:30 am � 3:00 pm�

The FIRST THURSDAY of Each Month�

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Mark your calendar for these dates:�

• January 4, 2018�

• February 1, 2018�

• March 1, 2018�

• April 5, 2018�

• May 3, 2018��

No Sign�Up Necessary�

HOLY NAME SOCIETY � January 14th�Corporate Mass and Holy Communion at�

7:30 a.m.�Mass��

♦ Rosary at 7:05: Dick Glinski�

♦ Gifts: Phil Haffenbredl/Dick Glinski��

Men of the parish, young, old and�not so old, please consider joining�

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Call Gene Kemmeter�715�344�2598�

~ HISTORY OF THE DIOCESE ~ “FEED MY LAMBS”�

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Richly illustrated, this coffee�table sized�publication chronicles the�

History of the Diocese of La Crosse��

Long in the making; well worth the wait!��

Hard Cover ~ 464 Glossy Pages ~ Full Color ��

A few copies of this book are Available��

$33 each in the Parish Office�

Scouts Religious Emblems: 2017�2018�

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Applications and completed projects�are due by May 1st, 2018.�

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catholicscoutslacrossediocese@gmail.com�

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MASS INTENTIONS & LITURGICAL ROLES�

PARISH SUPPORT�

ANNOUNCEMENTS�

Office Hours:�Tuesday: 8:00am to 1:00pm�

E�mail � saintcasimirparish@gmail.com�

Bulletin Deadline�Monday by 5:00pm in writing or via�E�mail: saintcasimirparish@gmail.com�

Janet Levandowski - January 4 Kendyl Levandowski - Jan.6

December 31, 2017 / Feast of the Holy Family�

Saturday, February 24,2018�St. Casimir Winter Chicken Dinner and Raffle.�We are in the process of putting together the main raffle ticket.� If anyone would like to donate a

cash prize for the main raffle ticket, Please contact Bonnie Ziolkowski at 715�341�0955.�

January 7, 2018 � The Epiphany of the Lord�Mass � 9:00AM�

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† Jerry Suchowski�

† Emily Winkler��

Commentator: Pat�Lector: Stephanie�Servers: Frankie / Caden�Extraordinary Ministers of Communion:�� Tony / Monica / Lorraine�Ushers: Norb & Kurt Strojny�

Contributions from December 17, 2017��

Adult: $� � 1335.00�Student: $� � �

Offertory: $� � 113.00 �Christmas Flowers $ 40.00�Total: $� � 1488.00��

Religious Retirement Fund $227.00 Sent to the Diocese��

Thank you for your generosity.��

Scrip from Nov. 1 to Nov. 30, 2017 � $48.36��

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