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 *Monday Mass @ Holy Spirit - 8:15am

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.

ST. PETER & ST. CASIMIR PARISHES

August 5, 2018

We need Religious Education Teachers Perhaps it is You, as a Parent/Child Team, or as a Couple Team? Please Pray on This

Consider joining our Liturgical Ministry Team We especially need Altar Servers and Ushers

Schedule is Built around Your Needs

Holy Day of Obligation Wednesday, August 15th

Masses @ St. Peter’s: 8:00 am and 5:15 pm (Vigil Mass, 5:15, Tues., Aug. 14 @ St. Casimir)

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

“For the bread of God is that which comes down from heaven and gives

Life to the world.” - John 6:33

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Date & Time (Next Week)

MINISTERS of the WORD

MINISTERS of the

EUCHARIST

ALTAR SERVERS

MINISTERS of

HOSPITALITY

SCRIP SELLERS

SATURDAY

4:00pm

Aug. 11, 2018

Clare Martin Cherye Rolnicki

Gladys Glodoski Don Rolnicki Cherye Rolnicki Gerry Weber

Mark Pakulski Jacob Mengel

Dan Glodowski Matt Bablitch Virginia Groshek

Dawn Weber

SUNDAY

7:30am

Aug. 12, 2018

Gene Kemmeter Brenda Suplicki

Bob Govett Pam Spaid Michael Spaid Mary Makuski

Franklin Hagen John Hagen Anna Hagen

Robert Bernas Fred Vieth Darlene Przekurat Marvin Przekurat

Caroline Bernas

SUNDAY

10:30am

Aug. 12, 2018

Kurt Van Tiem Natalino Xuereb

Nancy Kemmeter Deacon Ray Natalino Xuereb

Andrew Schoenecker Corey Baron Christian Baron Mathias Gebeau

Dick Glinski Carl Knuese Ralph Woyak Mary Kitowski

Lori Dombrowski

MONDAY @ Holy Spirit Parish - 8:15 am Through September

TUESDAY, August 7 8:00 am †John Slusarczyk

†Frank & Betty Skierka

WEDNESDAY, August 8 8:00 am †Sylvia Kluck

†Ralph Meshak

THURSDAY, August 9

8:00 am †Joseph Stanke †Emanuel & Josephine Xuereb

FRIDAY, August 10

8:00 am †Irene Karch †Leonard Klasinski

SATURDAY, August 11

8:00 am Communion Service 4:00 pm †Theodore & Regina Wiczek •Living & Deceased Members of the

John Elias Family SUNDAY, August 12 7:30 am †Mike Damask

•For the Families of St. Peter & St. Casimir Parishes 10:30 am †Mary Ann Powell

•For Our Young People and For Our Seminarians

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

St. Peter’s Associate Pastor: Father Todd Mlsna frtoddmlsna@aol.com or 715-252-8157

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: Marie Von Rueden youthminister@stjoespoint.org

Music Director: Nicole Van Tiem nicolevantiem@gmail.com

RCIA Coordinator: Natalino Xuereb natalinoxuereb@live.com

Webmaster: Calvin Friedenfels friedecj@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

St. Peter’s Mass Intentions

Contact Information

Parish Website: stpeter.us Saint Peter Catholic Church

Please submit scheduling preferences and exception dates for Upcoming Schedule September-October-November, to Judy in Parish Office, by August 8. Thank You.

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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

Bldg. & Grounds: Ken Lepak 715-341-3208

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) Skrzeczkoski, Mary 715-342-0645 Weber, Gerry 715-344-8220

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

Rosary Society / Linda Strosin 715-344-7647 Sacred Worship Mary Makuski 715-344-3359

Secular Franciscan Order / Bob Crane 715-204-9663

COMMITTEES:

Weekly Financial Report - Week 5

Date Envelopes & Offertory Year to Date

7/30/2018 $ 5,703.75 $ 36,122.23

What Sign Can You Do?

We are reading from John’s Gospel, chapter six; the Bread of Life Discourse. This is one of my favorite stories of the bible. I’m fond of this chapter because Jesus spells out to us what it means to be a follower of Him; that we must put our faith in Him. Jesus tells us that He is the true bread from Heaven! Jesus does not mince words, He tells us the truth about Him being sent by the Father to give us life.

But He faces a skeptical crowd, even though they were with Him when He multiplied the loaves and fishes to feed five thousand men. They have the nerve to ask Him; “What sign can you do, that we may see and believe in you? What can you do?” We have to shake our heads in amazement at this question. They had just witnessed a great miracle and had their stomachs filled with the abundant meal Jesus had brought forth from five loaves and two fishes. What were these people missing?

Yet, we can also be a doubtful bunch. Questioning God’s love for us, asking; “what have you done for me lately?” Why is life so difficult at times? Acting like the Israelite community described in the first reading from Exodus, we too grumble against God. We forget that we have also been freed from slavery; in our case, freed from slavery to sin. We fail to see the big picture of life. That our short time here on earth is meant for us to gain entry to our true home of Heaven. We do this by accepting Jesus as our Lord and Savior.

Jesus feeds us with the Bread of Life at each Mass. This sacrament sustains us, empowers and nourishes us for our journey. Seek this gift as often as you are able! Don’t miss Mass for any reason other than serious illness. Stay in union with our Lord and give thanks. Encourage others who have abandoned the Lord to come back. Each of us needs Jesus in our lives; we are without hope if we do not have Jesus.

What can you do Jesus? We are asking the wrong question. What can’t Jesus do?

~ Deacon Ray

- SCRIP -

Is Sold Each Weekend After Every Mass

When Many Purchase Even a Little, It Helps A Lot!

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Parishioners interested in reserving burial spaces

before the price increase, effective September 1, 2018, please contact

the Stevens Point Area Catholic Cemetery

Office: (715) 341-3236. PACELLI CATHOLIC SCHOOLS FULL TIME 4th GRADE TEACHER for the 2018-2019 school year

Candidates must be DPI certifiable Send Letter of Interest, Resume,

and three references to: Gregg Hansel 1301 Maria Drive, Stevens Point, WI 54481

Or email material to: ghansel@pacellicatholicschools.com

Are You Being Called ? … St. Peter’s is in need of

Small Class Sizes Held Wednesdays, mid-September thru April

Please contact Judy in Parish Office: (715) 344-6115 or bulletin-secretary@pacellicatholicschools.com

“Hungry Souls” - Sun., August 26

There are souls in Purgatory begging for Prayers from us.

Are we Praying? Are we Listening?

Call Debbie (715) 345-1257 www.OLBSHermitage.com

Blessed Sacrament Chapel 3500 County Road J North, Custer

Please, Register by August 23

Wednesday, August 15 - Holy Day

SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION OF MARY

Mass at St. Casimir Tuesday, August 14, 5:15 pm

Masses at St. Peter’s Wednesday, August 15: 8:00 am and 5:15 pm

From Backpacks to Lunch Bags to Notebooks & Pencils, any

school supplies you contribute will be greatly appreciated!

Box is located in Faustina Room

Next Weekend is the Final Weekend for

PROJECT FRESH START COLLECTION

SAVE THE DATE / SAVE THE DATE

AUTHENTIC

INDIAN BUFFET ~ FUNDRAISER ~

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14

At St. Peter Parish

Coming - St. Peter’s

September 21, 2018

$25 Discount Call 877-380-1743 or

Text ‘Circle’ to 797979

Four Screening Package Available: Carotid Artery, Aneurysm,

Peripheral Arterial and Atrial Fib

AMAZING YOUTH RALLY @ St. Bron’s

Wednesday, Nov. 7 - For Youth Thursday, Nov. 8 - For Adults

“Parenting the Internet Generation”

Stay Tuned, Check Bulletin Boards

FR. DENNIS LYNCH JUBILEE MASS

Fr. Dennis Lynch will be celebrating a Mass of Thanksgiving on the Occasion of his 50th Anniversary of Priestly Ordination.

10:00 am -- Sunday, August 12, 2018 Holy Spirit Parish

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24-hour Eucharistic Adoration available every Wednesday, here at St. Peter’s Parish

Adoration begins Wednesday after the 8:00am Mass and ends with Benediction before the 8:00am Mass, Thursday

The Divine Mercy Chaplet

is prayed at 3:00 pm

Call Marianne or Renee to sign up:

Marianne Koch (715) 341-6732

Renee Vollert (715) 344-9119

Come say ‘Hi’ to Jesus

Would You Like to Help at Mass?

We are especially in need of: Altar Servers, Grade 3+, as well as Ushers.

Please, Email or Call the Office (715) 344-6115.

Your time commitment is decided by you, and can be as minimal as one time per month, if you would like.

CONGRATULATIONS

And GOD’S BLESSINGS ST. PETER’S NEWLY

WEDDED COUPLES

Married This Saturday, August 4, 2018

KRISTIN SCHREIER and ANTHONY MEISTER

Married Last Saturday, July 28, 2018

ASHLEY SADOGIERSKI and ANDREW LASSA

HOLY NAME SOCIETY will meet for Corporate Mass

and Holy Communion

Sunday, August 12th at the 7:30 a.m. Mass

Rosary at 7:05 a.m.: Dick Glinski Gifts: Dick Glinski & Phil Hafenbredl

Men of the parish, young, old and not so old, please consider joining the Holy Name Society.

Contact Gene Kemmeter at 715-344-2598

This Sunday is Rosary Society Sunday

~ August 5 ~

ROSE 23 ~ Yvonne Gies

Boy Scout Ceremony and Mass Saturday, August 18th - 4:00 pm

Fr. Todd will be Recognizing our Boy Scouts as well as the Blessing

and Presentation of Medals.

We Sure Could Use Your Help! Our Indian Buffet Fundraiser isn’t until October 14th, but the planning happens NOW!

Our Event is:

VIRUNDHU: a Tamil Festive Meal

Our Grocery List is Unique

If you wish to help offset costs with a monetary donation, kindly label your envelope FUNDRAISER DONATION.

Drop off at Parish Office or in the offertory basket at Mass. We greatly appreciate your generosity.

All proceeds generated

will go toward St. Peter Parish Operating Expenses.

We Promise an Evening of SPLENDID CUISINE

and

FESTIVE FUN!

WATCH FOR UPDATES / INVITE YOUR FRIENDS

On behalf of the poorest of the poor, thank you for having shared in their lives. May our Lord continue to bless all of you for your love and support.

Dear Parishioners:

OPERATION BOOTSTRAP

COLLECTION

NEXT WEEKEND

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FROM the DIOCESE - FROM the DIOCESE - FROM the DIOCESE - FROM the DIOCESE - FROM the DIOCESE

DOMESTIC CHURCH RETREAT August 16-19

Holy Cross Diocesan Center, La Crosse

Led by a lay ministry team, this retreat serves to enhance marriage & family life

for sacramentally married couples.

During the Retreat, which begins at 7:00pm on Thursday and ends at Noon on Sunday, each couple will begin a spiritual journey together;

the goal is to strengthen the spousal union and move toward harmony & joy through

simple formation and meaningful dialogue.

Open the treasures of the Church’s teachings on love and life

Further Information, Contact:

Jeff and Alice Heinzen 608-791-2673 aheinzen@diolc.org

BORDER AND IMMIGRATION CONCERNS There continue to be concerns about the situation at the border with Mexico. Many separated families have been reunited, but still others remain traumatically split. Read about what the U.S. Bishops are doing and get the latest updates from www.justiceforimmigrants.org by visiting www.diolc.org/social-concerns and following the links.

St. Casimir Parish News - August 5, 2018

MASS INTENTIONS & LITURGICAL ROLES

Parish Income

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Office Hours: Tuesday: 8:00am to 1:00pm 715-344-9582

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

August 12, 2018 - 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass - 9:00AM

† Jerry Suchowski Commentator: Debbie Lector: Pat Servers: Jacob / Joey Extraordinary Ministers of Communion: Bob / Carol / Monica Ushers: Tony Danczyk / Frank Barbers

Contributions from July 29, 2018 Adult: $ 932.00 Student $ 5.00 Offertory $ 127.00 Total: $ 1064.00

Thank you for your generosity.

Stella Lewandowski August 11

ALL SERVERS/READERS/EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

The September, October and November schedule will be worked on soon. Please call Bonnie at 715-341-0955 with your unavailable dates. Thank you.

August 15 - Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Holy Day of Obligation Mass at St. Casimir - Tuesday, Aug. 14 - 5:15PM

You Can Heal Your Marriage

Do you feel alone? Retrouvaille is for married couples who feel bored, disillusioned, frustrated, or angry in their marriage. They may not know how to change the situation or even communicate with their spouse about it. This non-profit program has spread world-wide,

bringing forgiveness and renewed love and trust in marriages.

For more information or to register for the weekend: August 17-19, call 1-877-922-HOPE (4673), or visit www.HelpOurMarriage.com

Fully Confidential

mailto:aheinzen@diolc.orghttp://www.justiceforimmigrants.orghttp://www.diolc.org/social-concerns

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August 4/5 St. Adalbert, Rosholt August 5 St. Philip, Rudolph August 11 St. Francis Xavier, Knowlton August 12 St. Bartholomew, Mill Creek August 12 St. Joachim, Pittsville August 19 Sacred Heart, Polonia August 19 Holy Rosary Cath., Sigel August 26 St. Mary’s I.C., Custer

DETAILS on BULLETIN BOARDS

Picnic Time! Enjoy, Support Local Parishes

Franciscans Downtown

1000 Main Street

All Are Welcome-Always

FREE MOVIES

Wednesdays @ 1:00 pm

August 8 - The Long Way Home

August 15 - All the President’s Men

August 4 & 5 - St. Adalbert, Rosholt Sat Night BIG PRIZE RAFFLE, must be present to win Outdoor Mass Sunday @ 10:30 Sun. 11:30-2:Chicken Soup w/Chicken & Ham Dinner

August 5 - St. Philip, Rudolph Grotto/Wonder Cave Mass @ 9, Old Time Brass & Choraleers Serving 10-2; Handicap Access Available, AC Comfort

DIOCESE OF LA CROSSE

GUIDELINES FOR REPORTING INSTANCES OF CHILD ABUSE

www.dioceseoflacrosse.com

- Safe Environment -