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February 9, 2020
Rusk County Catholic Community OUR LADY of SORROWS, Ladysmith
ST. ANTHONY de PADUA, Tony, ST. MARY of CZESTOCHOWA, Hawkins
ST. FRANCIS of ASSISI, Flambeau, ST. MARY, Bruce.
Ss. PETER & PAUL, Weyerhaeuser
Parish Information Parochial Administrator:
Fr. Papi Reddy Yeruva
Cell: (715) 208-4697
Email: [email protected]
Cluster Administrative Assistant:
Robert Lecheler
Phone: (715) 532-3051 or (715) 532-
3232
Email: [email protected]
Deacons:
Thomas Fuhrmann
Craig Voldberg
Douglas Sorenson (retired)
Jerome Drahos (retired)
Cluster Information:
611 First Street South
Ladysmith, WI 54848
Phone: (715) 532-3051
Fax: (715) 609-1059
Office Hours:
8:00 am — 4:00 pm Monday - Thursday
9:00 am — 4:00 pm Friday
Secretary: Tamara Richardson
Email: [email protected]
Bookkeeper: Eileen Swaenepoel
Email: [email protected]
Faith Formation: Linda Stock
Email: [email protected]
Our Lady of Sorrows School
Phone: (715) 532-3232
Principal: Megan Dieckman
Secretary: Margie Gerber
Rusk County Catholic Community
@RuskCatholic
Mission Statement:
Our Cluster of Parishes is a community of Catholic Christians dedicated to active
participation in faith development. Through education and communication, we
challenge the members of our parishes to grow in worship, formation, and service. We
strive to follow the footsteps of Jesus by teaching His ways, befriending the lonely,
aiding the poor, and working for justice and peace.
Visit us on our website: www.ruskcountycatholiccommunity.org
Weekly Offerings Reflections by Fr. Papi Reddy
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Today’s gospel is the continuation of last Sunday’s
gospel. Last Sunday’s gospel showed us the basic attitudes or qualities of the members of God’s Kingdom. These qualities are best described in the Beatitudes.
Our gospel for today tells us about the task of those members: to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. I will focus on the salt and its characteristics why Jesus Christ would compare us to a salt.
First, the salt flavors things and makes the food tasty. We know how tasteless and sickening it is to bite into a food, if there is no salt. We eat food because it tastes well and is salted perfectly. So also with us Christians, we have to radiate Christ and make Christian values credible and attractive to other people. When I was assigned in a certain parish as the parish priest, a chieftain of a tribal community approached and told one of the lay cooperators that, he, together with the members of the community want to become Catholics. So the lay cooperator told me about the intention of the tribal leader and their desire to join the Catholic Church. We went to the community and talked to them. After that, we gave them seminars about the Catholic faith. When I left the parish, the tribal community was on the process of becoming a Basic Christian Community (BCC). This tribal community wanted to become Catholics, maybe because of some Christian Catholics who really showed them about the life of being Christian Catholics.
Second, salt preserves food, keeps things from going bad and rotten. Meat is a dead body and if left to itself, goes bad. But salt preserves it and keeps it fresh. For us Christians, we must know how to preserve those Christian values so that we may be able to defeat evil ones and may help other people to be good.
Third, Salt creates thirst. Do we ever make anyone thirsty for the Lord? Jesus said: “You are the light of the world.” But what happens in our world today? Our world is not a better world because we, Christians, the “representatives” and the image of God, are not better persons, rather we are bitter persons. As Mahatma Gandhi said: “I like Christ but I don’t like Christians and the way they live.” This is the reason he was not converted to Christianity. Very often we sow rumors against the priests and Christians, condemn them, ostracized them, and isolated them. But I’ll ask you; remember even just one moment in your life that you prayed for your priests and Christian friends? Did you remember even just one moment in your life that you helped, supported and comforted your own parish priest and Christian friends instead of making gossip against them? If you remember, then your priests and other Christian friends are very lucky to have you as their parishioners, who are concerned and caring of their pastors and the flock.
Christ did not call only priests and religious to become light of the world, but each one of us. Be salt of the earth and the light of the world in our words and deeds.
May God bless you abundantly.
Parish News
Our Lady of Sorrows Sunday Mass 10:45 AM
Feb. 16 Ministry Schedule
Rosary Leader: Joe Baye Readers: Shirley Sorenson & Jo Hegeholz Greeters: Darlene & Paul Sieg Servers: Hope Burki, Jaxen & Lily Donohue
Sacristans: Dave & Cheryl Hanson Cleaners: Anne & Eric Vanden Heuvel Family Counters: Kathy Gudis and Marian Weinert
**There is a kneeler at the front for use during communion for anyone wishing to receive the Eucharist while kneeling.
Wed., Feb. 12 — Faith-Full Families @ 3:00
Ss. Peter & Paul Saturday Mass 5:15 PM
Feb. 16 Ministry Schedule
Sacristan: Deb Bonczyk Reader: Lynn Wierzba Communion Ministers: Linda Sieja & Linda Breed-Starcz Greeters: Pat Jaskierny & Terri Benik Counters: Ann Kotulski and Curt Kopras
**No PCCW meeting until April**
St. Anthony de Padua Sunday Mass 9:15 AM Rosary at 8:40 AM
Feb. 16 Ministry Schedule
Readers: Mary Ann Schneider & Darrell Gago Communion: Linda Applebee, Stephanie, John & Berta, Don Leonhard, & Diane Gago Servers: Beau & Rylie Verdegan Greeters: Esther and Marian W. Ushers: Louie, Ken, Rick, & Gene Sacristan: Karen Pedersen Cleaners: Debbie & Jeralyn Leonhard Counters: Kathy Gudis and Marian Weinert
Sun., Feb. 9 — First Communion Class @ 3:00
St. Mary Bruce Saturday Mass 6:45 PM
Divine Mercy @ 6:15 PM 2nd Saturday
Rosary @ 6:15 PM 4th Saturday
February Food Pantry Item: Soup
Feb. 16 Ministry Schedule
Sacristan: Curt Kopras Reader: Sheri Sheehy Communion: Todd Sheehy, Curt Kopras, & Volunteer Hospitality: Larry & Jarita Quinn Servers: Emily & Casey Geisler Counters: Ann Kotulski and Curt Kopras
St. Francis of Assisi Saturday Mass 3:30 PM
Altar Society Card Making—1st Monday Altar Society Meeting & Card Making—3rd Monday
Feb. 16 Ministry Schedule Sacristan: Peggy & Theresa Readers: Val & Mary H. Ushers: Mike F. & Dave Greeter: Cindy & Jed Counters: Ann Kotulski and Curt Kopras
St. Mary of Czestochowa Sunday Mass 7:30 AM
Parish Social on February 9, 2020. Altar Society Meeting on February 11, 2020.
St. Anthony’s Prayer Group!
We will be meeting at 8:00 am. Join us for fellowship and prayer! We will begin in the Church and
move to the Parish Hall.
February 13th & 27th March 12th & 26th
~ St. Anthony’s ~
Please Take a Moment
Take some time to look at all the wonderful Relics in our new Relic Case
Located in the Vestibule at Our Lady of Sorrows! We are blessed as a Parish to be able to display these items.
Fr.Papi is in India to celebrate his 25 years priestly Silver Jubilee with his family and friends on February 6th at 10.30 am. He will be coming back on February 24th.
Please remember Fr. Papi in your prayers and wish him safe travels. If you want to send your greetings, you are free to send to: Text messages to: 715 208 4697; e-mail
[email protected], and the postal address: 611 First Street South, Ladysmith, WI 54848
Weekday Communion Services during Fr. Papi’s absence will be:
Tuesdays — 3:30 in Hawkins and 4:30 in Tony Thursdays — 8:15 in Weyerhaeuser and 9:30 in Bruce
Fridays — 8:15 in Flambeau
Cluster Calendar & Requests
Embracing Your Call to Holiness Saturday, March 7, 2020
St. Mary’s Community Center 1828 Lynn Ave, Altoona, WI
Join us for this uplifting, one-day Women’s Retreat! Laura Boronski will be giving talks on
“Hearing the Call”
helping us to tune out the world and tune into God, and
“Our Marching Orders”
helping us to understand what we are to do now that we have tuned in to God.
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Early Registration: $25 per person, through February 15
Registration: $35 per person, through February 25
Please make checks payable to Eau Claire DCCW.
St. Mary’s—Bruce Knights of Columbus will hold their
8th Annual Wild Game Feed Sunday, February 9th from 11:30 to 3:00
at St. Mary’s Church Hall in Bruce
Complete Free meal with all the fixings with plenty of wild game to sample. Over $5,000 in prizes awarded on our
Raffle Tickets which can be obtained from any KC member or at Wally’s Saw and Gun in Bruce. There will also be a
50/50 Cash Raffle, Basket Raffles, Gun Raffles, and a Chinese Auction.
All proceeds go to charity
**There will be NO Mass on Saturday, February 8, but instead Mass will be on Sunday, February 9, at 10:00 a.m.
Book Study/Retreat Opportunity
"Consoling the Heart of Jesus"
”Consoling the Heart of Jesus” is a retreat, that will include DVD talks with Fr. Michael Gaitly MIC, the Book and Group discussion. This retreat will be offered at St. Mary, Bruce, starting in later February-- depending on participation and materials. Anyone interested please contact Colleen 715-868 2878 or Amy 715-868-2833.
Mass Changes/Coverage
While Father Papi is in India, there will only be one weekday Mass held on every Wednesday at 10:00
a.m. at OLS for all cluster parishioners.
Announcing the
6th
PCCW ANNUAL WINTER GATHERING
on Feb. 22, 2020, at Pickled Gill.
Opens at 10:30; Program is 11:00 – 1:30.
Lunch, Speaker –Chris Newkirk, entertainment, Outstanding Service Award and
more. Open to all women in our cluster. No need to be active in a PCCW to attend. Invite your
mother, daughters, including teens, or someone needing transportation.
Benefit
For Ultrasound Machine –
Care Net Pregnancy Center In Ladysmith
Holy Cross Catholic Church
Cornell, Wisconsin
Sunday, February 23, 2020
9:30 a.m. to Noon
ALL-U-CAN-EAT Pancakes, French Toast, Scrambled Eggs, Biscuits and Gravy, Ham,
Sausage, Coffee, Milk, and Orange Juice
Adults - $8.00; Children 12 and Under - $4.00
Preschool – Free
$25 Maximum for Family (Immediate)
Jean Brunet Council 4948 - Knights of Columbus (Knights will match up to $1500 from breakfast profits)
John 21:12 Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.”
Seeking Volunteers
Care Net Pregnancy Resource Center (DBA Choices Health Network) is seeking volunteers to help meet the needs of increased clientele. We are seeking two (2) committed, faith filled persons to volunteer as Client Advocates. These positions would require 3 hrs/wk. We are also seeking a Baby Boutique Coordinator (2 hrs/wk.) and a Handyman (2-3 hrs/mo.). If interested, please contact Michele or Crystal at 715-532-7600. Training and orientation will be provided……. Again…..We thank you and your church group for all that you do!
God Bless!
—Michele
Cluster Calendar & Requests Continued
Call Sr. Sharon McCarthy
(715) 532-1769
to have your name added.
FOR: Robert Barber; Brian Brost; Ian Brost;
Charlie Breed; Ron Cabak; Kathy Cicha;
Jack Christman; Raphie Christman; Julie
Cornelissen; Gert Collier; Dorothy Duesing;
Shirley Gavin; Allen Gest; Joe, Marian, and Peter
Groothousen; Annette Grotzinger; Ann Gudis; Nathan Hon;
Michael Jansen; John Jez, Jr.; Alice Keith; Ellen Knotts;
David Lane; Mark Lezotte; Jo Ann L; Butch L.; August
McHoll; Bernard, Diane, and Lucas Mikkelsen; Bill Morgan;
Mike Newkirk; Peggy Novak; Cindy P; Tim S; Mark S;
Gordy S.; Denis Sorenson; Frank Starcz; Marilyn & Jerry
Stearns; Carson S.; Wendi Strop; Char Taber; Dennis &
Diane Thompson; Dick Tuma; Dee Wester;
and Rylie Verdegan.
“When you look at the crucifix, you understand how much Jesus loved you then. When you look at the
Sacred Host, you understand how much Jesus loves you now.”
Adoration Chapel
Open Hours:
Tues: 1pm; Wed: 10am & 12pm; Thurs: 12am,; Fri: 6pm, 9pm, & 11pm; Sat: 1am & 9pm; Sun: 3pm & 7pm
Through the end of February,
Contact: Joe Baye @ 715-532-6014 OR
Cheryl & Dennis Wiemer @ 715-532-5965 Thank You!
Inclement Weather Procedures!
Father Papi will make the decision to cancel any Masses. If a decision has been made to cancel a Mass, it will be posted to the Facebook page, the parish website, and Twitter.
Rusk County Catholic Community
@RuskCatholic
www.ruskcountycatholiccommunity.org
WLDY 1350 AM & WJBL 93.1 FM Radio Station
will also announce the information.
Please Remember to Fill Out and Return your Catholic Services Appeal Envelopes!
Thank you for your continued generosity and support as we strive to meet our goals.
KCs Fundraiser!
The Knights of Columbus Council #2481 of Ladysmith are raising money towards the purchase of an ultrasound machine for Care Net Pregnancy Resource Center. Care Net states in their mission statement that they are “dedicated to helping the abortion vulnerable in a compassionate, Christ-like way.” Their vision “is a Christian Ministry which exists to promote a culture of life.” The Knights are undertaking this fundraising event as part of the KC Supreme Council’s Ultrasound
Initiative Program, which matches monies raised by local councils towards the purchase of ultrasound machines for pregnancy centers. This is a great program started by the Supreme Council, with over 30 machines already placed in WI since its inception!
We are asking first and foremost for prayers for success. Secondly, we are asking for your financial
support, as you are able to share.
Chili Cook-off & Raffle Chili, bread, juice, milk, coffee & desserts
JS Supper Club Hwy 8 ~ Ladysmith
Friday, February 21 ~ 5-8 pm Sponsored by area Knights of Columbus
Proceeds will be used towards the purchase of an ultrasound machine for
Care Net Pregnancy Resource Center
—Free Will Offering—
Contact: Chuck Brady 743-331-2566
Extreme Faith Camp Fundraiser
Children within our cluster that will be attending Extreme Faith Camp this summer will be undertaking a fundraiser. This year they will be selling Little Caesar’s Pizza Kits and The World’s Finest Chocolates. If you are interested and able to help support our cause, students will be taking orders in the back of our parishes after next Sunday’s Mass.
Cluster Calendar & Requests Continued
SDCCW Mary Jane Morancyk Hennessy Scholarships
The Superior Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will award four (4) $500 scholarships to women completing their second year of post high school education or continuing their education for career advancement, or returning to the work field.
Applications may be obtained by contacting the SDCCW Scholarship Committee, Mary Werner, W5490 County Road O, Medford WI 54451 – Telephone 715-748-4709, email [email protected].
The Committee will notify the winners by phone or email. The recipients will be recognized at the 70th Annual Superior Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Convention at St Joseph Church Rice Lake, WI to be held on June 15th and 16th 2020. Applications will be accepted starting February 1st and postmarked no later than April 15th.
“Lenten Day of Reflection — Holy Longing” February 29, 2020
9:00 am—4 pm @ St. Anthony Parish Hall in Tony, WI
Dc. John Grek, Director of Diaconal Life, will lead
participants in a Lenten Day of Reflection based on Chapters 5 & 7 of the book The Holy Longing, by
Ronald Rolheiser, regarding the Incarnation of Christ and a Spirituality of Paschal Mystery.
Distinguished Graduate Award 2020
Congratulations to Katelyn Schneider, this year’s Distinguished Graduate Award Winner.
Kate is a former student from OLS, graduating from LHS in 1998. She earned a certificate in Office Assistant and Supervisory Leadership, as well as an Associate’s Degree as an Administrative Professional from WITC-Rice Lake.
Kate’s four (4) children, all attend OLS, and Kate, herself, has returned to OLS by serving as the Food Service Director, is the go-to person for IT troubleshooting, as well as designing posters and programs for the school, while assisting with various fundraisers.
We are blessed beyond words to have Kate as a part of our OLS family….Thank you for your dedication and countless hours you spend helping to make our school great.
Congratulations to Peg Novak Recipient of the Outstanding Service
Recognition Award
Peg started her faith journey as a student at OLS, she later came back to teach at OLS for 37 years and continues to be involved, in her retirement, in school activities as a volunteer. In addition, Peg has served on numerous church committees, has taught religious education classes, and sponsored a number of confirmation candidates. She also cleans the church, cares for the altar linens, and spends time with our Lord in the Adoration Chapel. Peg is fondly remembered by her colleagues for always telling her students to “Be Nice”.
The Language of Love with Grant and Sherry Van Lishout
Sunday, February 16, 2020 St. Anthony Spirituality Center in Marathon, WI
Dr. Gary Chapman’s book, The Five Love Languages, helps spouses strengthen the bonds of love and
commitment by identifying and finding ways to speak the “love language” that works best for each partner.
Come, and learn more about your spouse and develop a plan of action for deepening your love.
RAFFLE WINNERS
Soup Luncheon Winners January 26, 2020
1st — Jim Moss ($100 Fresh Market)
2nd — Randy Ptacek ($75 Fresh Market)
3rd — Paul Sieg ($50 Texas Roadhouse)
Take a Chance on Education February 2, 2020
$2,500 — Darrell Gago $1,000 — Mike Nylen & Kristin Charipar $500 — Judy Gaier & Paula Marg $250 — Mad Dog, Chrysa Ostenso, John Huiras, & Jim Weisenberger $100 — Bill Pfalzgraf, Nancy Bartig, Terresa Lang, J. Lang, Donna Fuchs, Lisa Anderson, Laurellee Kopras, Lisa Borman, Bob Grotzinger, and Jim Cole
A heartfelt thank you to everyone that bought a ticket to
support our school!
Mass Intentions Weekly Readings
Reconciliation on Sat 9AM Our Lady of Sorrows, 3:15 PM St. Francis / Anytime by Request
Monday, Feb 10, Saint Scholastica Private Mass: † Virginia Szozda/ Pat & Jim Frisinger
Tuesday, Feb 11, Our Lady of Lourdes Private Mass: † All Souls/ All Souls Fund
Wednesday, Feb 12, 10:00 am: † Dcn Dick & Jean Leonhard/ Jackie Leonhard (OLS) Private Mass: † All Souls/ All Souls Fund
Thursday, Feb 13, Private Mass: † Stephania Mazon/ Theresa Benik
Friday, Feb 14, Saints Cyril, Monk & Methodius Private Mass: † Marjorie Fay/ Diane Schofield
Saturday, Feb 15, 3:30 pm: † Mildred Dernovsek/ Valerie & Peter Lynch (St.F.) 5:15 pm: † Virginia Szozda/ Karen & Randy Chapeau & Wally & Rod Checkalski (SsPP) 6:45 pm: † Sick & Homebound & Caretakers/ Anonymous (St. M.B.)
Sunday, Feb 16, Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 am: † Ronald Barfknecht/ Mark & Sarah Cegler (St. M. C.) 9:15 am: † Vonnie Rydlund/ Family & Friends (St. A.) 10:45 am: † Tom Marinucci/ Family & Friends (OLS) Private Mass: † Theresa Weinert/ George & Linda Effertz
Readings for the week of February 9, 2020
Sunday: Is 58:7-10/Ps 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [4a]/1 Cor 2:1-5/ & Mt 5:13-16
Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13/Ps 132:6-7, 8-10 [8a]/Mk 6:53-56
Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30/Ps 84:3, 4, 5 and 10, 11 [2]/ & Mk 7:1-13
Wednesday: 1 Kgs 10:1-10/Ps 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40 [30a]/ & Mk 7:14-23
Thursday: 1 Kgs 11:4-13/Ps 106:3-4, 35-36, 37 and 40 [4a]/ & Mk 7:24-30
Friday: 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19/Ps 81:10-11ab, 12-13, 14-15 [11a and 9a]/Mk 7:31-37
Saturday: 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34/Ps 106:6-7ab, 19-20, 21-22 [4a]/Mk 8:1-10
Next Sunday: Sir 15:15-20/Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34 [1b]/1 Cor 2:6-10/Mt 5:17-37 or 5:20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37