website: ctkspencer.net church address: 208 s. lasalle st.may 26, 2019 · come and say good-bye....
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Mass Schedule / Scripture Readings / Intentions/ Minist ry Par ticipants
Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 26, 2019
*** Website: ctkspencer.net Church address: 208 S. LaSalle St.
Monday - May 27, 2019 * Communion Service @ 8:30 am * Acts 16:11-15 * Jn 15:26-16:4 * parish office closed
Tuesday - May 28, 2019 * Mass @ 8:30 am * Acts 16:22-34 * Jn 16:5-11 *
Mass Intention: + Deceased members of Hutter Family
Wednesday - May 29, 2019 * Communion Service @ 8:30 am * Acts 17:15, 22-18:1 * Jn 16:12-15 * parish office closed
Thursday - May 30, 2019 * 8:30 am Mass * Acts 18:1-8 * Jn 16:16-20 * Mass Intention: + Souls in Purgatory
Friday - May 31, 2019 * Communion Service @ 8:30 am * Zep 3:14-18 * Lk 1:39-56
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Saturday - June 1, 2019 * 4 p.m. Mass Readings: Acts 18:23-28 * Jn 16:23-28
Mass Intention: + Bernard Pischel Celebrant: Father Joseph Redfern
Lector: Larry Schultz
Extra-Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Shelly Schultzr * Volunteer Needed * Volunteer Needed
Servers: David Eckes and Koffee Hansen Crucifix Bearer: Needed
Ministers of Welcome: Marlene Cherney *** There is a need for Ministers of Welcome @ this mass ,
if you attend this mass, your helping would be greatly appreciated. ***
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Sunday - June 2, 2019 8 a.m. Mass Readings: Acts 11:1-11 * Eph 1:17-23 * Mk 16:15-20
Mass Intention: Priest’s Intention Celebrant: Father Don Pzybylski
Lector: Cindy Clark
Extra-Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Doreen Hebert * Kay Derks * Volunteer Needed
Servers: Connor and Caitlin Clark Crucifix Bearer: Nathan Derks
Ministers of Welcome: David and Steven Hebert
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Sunday - June 2, 2019 * 10 a.m. Mass Readings: Acts 11:1-11 * Eph 1:17-23 * Mk 16:15-2
Mass Intention: + Rodney Kersieck Celebrant: Father Don Pzybylski
Lector: Pauline Frome
Extra-Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Sharon Kobs * Richard Bruss * Volunteer Needed
Servers: Hailey Rucker Crucifix Bearer: Needed
Ministers of Welcome: Diane Lang and Todd Schesel
Baptism.. Expectant parents are to participate in the Baptism
preparation program offered in February, June and October.
The Baptisms are then scheduled for the second and fourth
Sundays of the month, after the 10:00 a.m. Mass
Marriage.. Arrangements must be made at least six months in
advance by contacting the parish pastor.
Anointing of the Sick.. (which was known as Extreme
Unction or Last Rites) has taken a different connotation since
The Second Vatican Council. The sacrament is celebrated not
only for those who are dying, but to those preparing for major
surgery, the aged, and the sick. It is time for the Church to pray
for and with those who are ill and anoint them with oil. The
proper celebrant of this sacrament is a priest. Those who desire
to receive this sacrament are to contact our pastor, in advance.
Penance . . Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday afternoon 3:15 p.m. until 3:45 p.m. or by appointment
As members of God’s family, Christ the King Parish will always be
a welcoming community that comforts, shares its Catholic faith,
and inspires others.
Ministry to the Homebound…
First Sunday -Joan Meyer
Second Sunday - Needed
Third Sunday -Sue Mews
Fourth Sunday-Deacon Jeff and Rita Austin
Fifth Sunday - Shelly Schultz
Sue Kappel (substitute)
Rosie Frank (substitute)
Jack and Kris Franklin (substitute)
Sue Strebe (substitute)
Christ the King Parish
Parish office Email: [email protected]
Parish Office Address: 107 East Wendell St.
Church Building address: 208 South LaSalle St.
Praised be Jesus Christ! It’s been a long time since I read the book Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier, but my quote book has plenty of evidence that it contains some great insights. The
book is about the Civil War and the terrible lessons we seem-ingly have to learn over and over again when our rage turns to violence. As we remember the many men and women who have fought for freedom and truth, we best honor them by trying to live in peace. But peace is only possible when justice abounds, and we know this is not always the case. Injustice comes in many forms, and the hurt it leaves is not easily forgiv-en or forgotten. That’s because such things affect us deeply, even at the level of our souls. Contrast that with pain – it’s amazing how a person can go through Armageddon physically speaking, and then sometime later appear to be completely recovered and no longer hampered in any way. Frazier makes this point in Cold Mountain: “That’s just pain,” she said. “It goes eventually. And when it’s gone, there’s no lasting memory. Not the worst of it, anyway. It fades. Our minds aren’t made to hold on to the particulars of pain the way we do bliss. It’s a gift God gives us, a sign of His care for us,” (pg.
219). Thank God for the healing effects of time and medicine! One suspects that most of us would agree with Frazier’s conclu-sion: that while we remember pain, we can never quite repro-duce the intensity that was the case when we were first hurt. And while it’s much more challenging, something similar is true of our spiritual life too. For example, many of us have heard a song or smelled a scent that instantaneously took us back to some event from our past. What’s amazing is how powerful our emotions can be as the memory comes back to us full force. I’ve mentioned how the somewhat musty and unique smell of the cry room at Saint John’s on a summer afternoon always reminds me of my very first days here. I was terribly homesick and felt really blue about leaving behind so many people and places that had made my life beautiful. But as time went on the intensity of that spiritual pain softened, thanks to God’s goodness and the kindness you showed me as you sup-
ported me with your love and prayers. Now the time comes to again experience the spiritual suffering that comes with separa-tion from people we love. Such is the nature of our time in this world: we experience great joys that we wish we could sustain forever. On the flipside, the overwhelming nature of loss some-times seems to never go away or get better. Why do the joys seem so fleeting while the sorrows stay with us so long? We’re fallen creatures, and probably the best explanation is that even our power of memory has been damaged: it’s a struggle for us to retain the good and forget the bad. That notwithstanding, some of God’s holy ones discovered a beautiful truth that leads to peace, even in the midst of the most trying circumstances. To wit, it was Father Augustine Tolton’s mom (Father Tolton’s cause for sainthood is presently advancing) who reminded Au-gustine just before leaving for seminary in Rome: “Never for-get the goodness of the Lord.” This from a woman who was born into slavery and had known radical suffering practically
her whole life! But she discovered the truth about gratitude: it unlocks our heart for joy. I’m reminded of the timeless words of Dostoevsky in his book, The Brothers Karamazov: “My dear children, there is nothing higher and stronger and more whole-some and good for life in the future than some good memory . . . . if a man carries many such memories with him into life, he is safe to the end of his days.” This weekend we remember – the men and women who offered their lives in service of the truth and freedom. We also remember the goodness of the Lord through it all. These memories are God’s gift to us, His way of healing us and showing us the way home.
May God grant peace to all who work for justice !
Your Friend in Christ, Father Martin
From the Desk of : Father Samuel Martin
ANNOUNCEMENTS
REMINDER to Parishioners * 24 Hour Eucharistic
Adoration for 2019 - First Friday – June 7 thru June 8
* Starting at 9 am on Friday an ending at 9 am on Saturday)
Note: There will be a prayer petition book placed out the
week prior to our First Friday Eucharistic Adoration. Anyone
wishing to have petitions offered during Adoration may enter
their petition into the book and they will be prayed for.
Attention: Church doors are locked @ 9 p.m. until 6
a.m. if you are coming to pray during this time
please knock on door (under carport) 5 minutes
before the start of each hour and you will be let in by
person already inside of church.
Check out the Lighthouse Kiosk!
Located in the Gathering Room of church
If you would like to have a “Mass Intention” for a
deceased loved one or special intention in 2020 please
call the parish rectory @ 715-659-4480 Ext. 0 and talk to
Judy. There are openings for weekend masses and
numerous openings for Tuesday and Thursday
morning, weekday mass @ 8:30 am..
The next “Baptismal” preparation class will be on
Tuesday - June 4, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 8 pm. @ St.
John’s in Mfld. / Columbia room of the school. *
You are served a nicer little meal * Pre-registration is
required; please do so by calling 715-659-4480. For those
not registered as members at Christ the King parish,
information will be given on how to do so. This class is
mandatory for all parents expecting their first child and/or
those who have not taken Father Martin’s baptismal class.
Save the Date: 1st Annual Golf Outing to support vocations in the Diocese of La Crosse will be held at Cedar Creek Golf Course in Onalaska on Monday, June 17, 2019. 18-hole 4-person team. If interested there are registration forms on back table.
Father Samuel Martin has
been reassigned as pastor to Holy Name of Jesus
Parish in Wausau starting July 2nd. He is also cele-
brating 20 years as a priest !
Mark your calendars, and join us to honor and give our sincere,
best wishes and good-byes to Fr. Martin, our pastor, who we
have been so blessed to have at our parish for 8 years.
Please take advantage of these farewell events to
come and say good-bye. Sunday-June 9, 2019 * from 2-5 pm at Wildwood
Station * Wildwood Park * Mfld. and Christ the King Parish is also planning a farewell on
Saturday-June 29th after the 4p.m. mass, in the
dining hall. Fr. Martin will be celebrating weekend masses here and leaving on July 1st to start his new
assignment. Spencerama Days * June 7, 8, 9, 2019 * Music, food,
games, activities, a parade happening in our village.
Bring your friends and family !!!
Friday, June 7th * 36th Annual Spencer Dairy Breakfast *
Spencer Village Park * Serving 5 am to 10 am. * All you can
eat * Adults $6.00 * Children 5-12 yrs. old * $3.00
4 and under eat FREE ! Live music throughout the morning !
BASEBALL FANS: Save the Date Wednesday, July 10, 2019 for our Parish Family night with the Wausau Woodchucks, organized by the Family Life Committee. Tickets will be $12 to include reserved seating, a Woodchucks cap, a brat or hotdog and a Pepsi product for $12. You are to provide your own transportation or car pool. Watch the Bulletin for sign up details.
Parish Pilgrimage cancellation: Due to my being transferred to Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Wausau, the pilgrimage we were planning to take to Germany, Austria, and Slovakia next summer is now up in the air. Given my new assignment, I’ll no longer be able to lead this pilgrimage. God willing, in a year or two I’d like to resume this practice. And while I will not be leading the aforementioned pilgrimage, another priest might be able to – please follow Mater Dei’s website for information about
future tours. You can find them at materdeitours.com.
"Kickoff to June Dairy Month" with the Stratford FFA Alumni Dairy Breakfast at Country Aire Ballroom on Sunday, June 2nd, 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., “All You Care to Eat”. Enjoy a Free Farm Tour of Night Hawk Dairy LLC. Matching funds from Catholic Financial Life, Str. Chapter #203.
Tuesday-May 28 - Community Outreach meal for
everyone @ St. John’s Lutheran Church * B3750 Hwy 13
North-Spencer * Serving 5 – 6pm
Wednesday-May 29th - Knights of Columbus and the
Lady Knights will be having a “Brat Fry” throughout the day
in Mfld. at Festival Foods.
Parish office “Closed”
Monday - May 27 and Wednesday - May 29, 2019
Effective June 30, 2019 the Mater Redemptoris House of
Formation discernment program for women will come to its conclusion. It has been serving young women discerning religious life for the last 19 years and we are grateful for the ministry of the Franciscan Sisters of the Martyr George who have directed this program from its inception. As this pro-gram comes to an end, Mother Mary Maximilia Um, FSGM, will be calling the sisters home to Alton for future ministry. Priestly Ordination of Deacon Brandon Guenther and
Deacon Ethan Hokamp will be on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph the Workman Cathedral.
These 4 Committees of our parish:
Education * Family Life * Sacred Worship * Social
Justice will not be meeting on May 30, 2019.
Youth Ministry News
*** Pray daily for vocations to the priesthood, religious life, and sacramental marriage ***
Religious Education
Youth Minister:
David Alcott
St. John the Baptist:
715-384-3252 ext. #6
D.R.E:
Mrs. Deb Mlsna
Connect with your Parish like never before!
Get parish and diocesan messages, daily readings, Catholic news and more by downloading the free myParish app today! Text “app” to “88202” to download the myParish app on your mobile device. You can also find it on iTunes or Google Play stores by searching for myParishApp.
As we wrap up another year of Religious Education, I want to extend a huge
THANK YOU to everyone who assisted with our Religious Education program this
year! Thank you to ALL of our very dedicated catechists, to Sharon Rollins for her
coverage when I am at St. John’s, to our rosary leaders for the students before
CCD begins, for those who have helped ‘as needed’, to our parents and for
those who have prayed for our program
We are so very blessed by so many volunteers!
THANK YOU!
Just a reminder: The Sisters were not able to come to Christ the King this summer, so we will not be holding
Summer Camp with the Sisters, but say a prayer for next year as we will request them again!
Would you like to help with summer fundraising? Parents and youth can earn credit towards a future trip such
as Adventure Camp or Pilgrimage for Life. You are also welcome to help if you don't wish to earn credit. Find
out more and sign up online at http://www.stjohnsmarshfield.org/fundraising-opportunities.html
Religious Education and Youth Ministry are both now primarily using Flocknote for communication (email and
text)Please sign up for text or email youth ministry updates through Flocknote. Simply text the word “pope” to
84576, or visit this link to sign up. https://app.flocknote.com/religiousedyouthministry/
Formed is available online, and also available as an app for both android and IOS devices. The parish access
code is c7b2ca, you can create an account online at formed.org
There is still time to sign up for Adventure Camp - Adventure Camp will be August
4th-9th. Adventure Camp will be $450 for youth and $300 for chaperones. The
$100 deposit and paperwork is due May 31st. Please visit the "Youth and Young
Adult Ministry" section of our website for more details. http://
www.stjohnsmarshfield.org/ Hope you can join us!
ANNOUCEMENTS
To place a prayer request on the Christ the King Prayer Chain, please call these prayer leaders:
Marcia Draeger (715-659-5182), Kay Derks (715-659-4046), Joan Meyer (715-384-2774)
Each of these has a list of people to call and inform them about your prayer requests, do not call parish office.
You may also place your requests on the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Prayer Chain by calling
Shirley @ 715–384-3613 and Donna 715-384-2479 (there are 2 lists) and they will take your request.
Greeting Cards FOR SALE single or box available … Sponsored by the P CCW.. Please take time to look over all the
onderful selections. The price is marked on each box. (Located in carport / north entrance of the church ) PCCW Church
Cookbook - Consider purchasing the 2011 PCCW Cookbook as a gift or for other upcoming events, such as birthdays,
weddings, anniversaries, graduations, etc. The cost: $12.00. You can pick them up at the parish office during weekday office hours.
The Diocese of La Crosse is committed to creating a safe environment within the Church for children and youth.
We continue to have a special care for and a commitment to reaching out to victims of sexual abuse and their
families. * Diocese of La Crosse Guidelines For Reporting Instances of Child Abuse posted on church bulletin boards. *
*** Out of Town Mass times *** When you and your family are traveling, do not stress out about missing Mass. It is easy to
locate a Parish near where you are staying by visiting this website: www.masstimes.org to find mass time for out-of-town churches,
with a number of options (zip code, city, etc.)
Please note that if you or your loved one who is a member of this parish is admitted to the hospital you will not be
asked which parish you are a member. Consequently, if your loved one is in a nursing home or moved from one home to
another we may lose touch with them. Knowing where they are assures them the opportunity to be anointed when necessary.
Please call the parish office at 715-659-4480 Ext. 0 with this information as to if someone in your family is in the hospital or nursing
home, so that we can keep in contact with them. Also if you have changed from a land-line to cell phone number or have a
address change, please let parish office, know this. Thank you.
“The Prayer to St. Michael”
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world, seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Come, Jesus awaits to fill your needs. Morning, day or evening there is a hour for you! 4 a.m. Wednesdays, 9 a.m. Thurs-days or 8 p.m. Thursdays are all in need of someone to adore Our Lord at Pope St. John Paul II Adoration Chapel, 201 W. Blodgett St., Marshfield. “Any time spent before the Eucharist presence, be it long or short, is the best spent time of our lives.”-St. Catherine of Genoa Please Call Dale at 715-383-2262 or Jean 715-387-0571 to schedule your hour of power or for more information.
Farmer Hotline for Help & Hope Currently, there is a crisis in farming: historic low margins and high rates of suicide. There is help and hope. The Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection’s Wisconsin Farm Center offers a hotline for farmers looking for advice – everything from financial to succession planning for the future. The hotline is available weekdays from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 1-800-942-2474
New Lay Formation Institute (LFI) class starts in the fall – Registration underway! Registration is open for the next two-year Lay Formation cycle that begins in fall of 2019. Draw closer to Christ and deepen your knowledge of the Faith in a joyful community of learners! See brochure, schedule and application form at diolc.org/lay-formation. Discuss with your pastor and contact the Office for Ministries and Social Concerns at [email protected] or call (608) 791-0161.
Domestic Church | Question: What helps a married couple find daily joy? Spouses who do things together find the most joy within marriage. Learn how to become more united with your spouse in all facets of your marriage by attending a Domestic Church Evangelization Retreat. Two retreats are scheduled: September 12-15th and March 26-29, 2020. Each retreat begins on a Thursday evening and ends at noon on Sunday. Register at: diolc.org/marriage/marriage-enrichment/. For more information email [email protected]. Scholarships are available.
Diocese of La Crosse Guidelines
For Reporting Instances of Child
Abuse.
DIOCESE OF LA CROSSE GUIDELINES FOR REPORTING INSTANCES OF CHILD ABUSE The Diocese of La Crosse, through its policies and procedures, seeks to provide a prompt, appropriate and compassionate response to reporters of sexual abuse of a child by any diocesan agent (employee, volunteers, vendors, religious or clergy). Anyone wishing to make a report of an allegation of sexual abuse should send that report to the Most Reverend William Patrick Callahan, Bishop of La Crosse, at the Diocese of La Crosse, P.O. Box 4004, La Crosse, WI 54602-4004. Alternatively, you can contact Mrs. Karen Becker, Victim Assistance Ministry, 608-519-8002 or [email protected]. The reporting form is available through the Diocese of La Crosse Office of the Vicar for Clergy or on the diocesan website at: www.diolc.org . Individuals are also encouraged to take their reports directly to civil authorities. Copies of the diocesan policy are available through your local parish and on the diocesan website. If you have any questions about the Diocese of La Crosse and the implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, please contact Teresa Brown, Diocese of La Crosse, at (608) 791-2679; or [email protected]
Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 26, 2019