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March 5, 2017 First Sunday of Lent
Saint of the Week Sts. Perpetua & Felicity
Perpetua, a noblewoman and mother of a nursing child, and her
slave Felicity, far advanced in pregnancy, died at Carthage in the amphitheater during the persecutions of Septimus Severus in the 3rd century. They had been imprisoned before being baptized. Perpetua herself wrote a description of the prison, and her words were collected by Tertullian. The two women died tied to a net, torn in pieces by a bullock.
In art, they are usually depicted together, sometimes with the animal.
Felicity is the protector of women in childbirth.
Both names are of Latin origin. Perpetua indicates eternal faith in Christ; Felicity means “happiness.” ** Taken from Saints– A Year in Faith and Art by Rosa Giorgi
Please pray for the Church in our Diocese
Heavenly Father, Bless your Church with an abundance of holy and zealous priests, deacons, brothers, and sisters. Give those you have called to the married state and those you have chosen to live as single persons in the world, the special graces that their lives require. Form us all in the likeness of your Son, so that in Him, with Him, and through Him, we may love you more deeply and serve you more faithfully, always and everywhere.
With Mary we ask this through Christ our Lord.
This week we pray especially for:
Eric Mashak of St. John the Baptist Parish in Bloomer, WI
College IV Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary
Prayer Intention of the Week:
For all who have never heard the
Gospel, that thanks to the work of
preachers and the witness of
each of us, all people may hear
and believe the Good News
www.olpmarshfield.com
2 Welcome to Our Lady of Peace Parish · Marshfield
Pope Francis proposes these 15 simple acts of charity as concrete manifestations of love:
1. SMILE. A Christian is always cheerful 2. Say THANK YOU for little things (even if you don't have to).
3. Remind others how much you LOVE them.
4. GREET with joy the persons you see every day.
5. LISTEN to other people's stories without prejudice, and with love.
6. STOP to help. Pay attention to whoever needs you.
7. Try to RAISE the spirits of people around you.
8. CELEBRATE the qualities or success of others, thus avoiding envy or jealousy.
9. SORT OUT the things you no longer use or need, and give them to those in need.
10. Be ready to HELP when you are needed so that others may rest.
11. GIVE CORRECTIONS with love, do not keep quiet out of fear.
12. Maintain GOOD RELATIONS with those around you.
13. Keep CLEAN the things you use in the house.
14. HELP others overcome obstacles.
15. CALL, and call on, your parents more often.
THE BEST FASTING:
I recommend the following as better fasting during this Lent.
• Fast on offensive words and transmit only sweet and tender words
• Fast on dissatisfaction and fill yourself with gratitude.
• Fast on anger and fill yourself with meekness and patience.
• Fast on pessimism and be filled with optimism
• Fast on worries and be filled with confidence in God
• Fast on laments and take pleasure in the simple things of life.
• Fast on stress and fill yourself with prayer.
• Fast on sadness and bitterness, and fill your heart with joy.
• Fast on selfishness, and be filled with compassion for others.
• Fast on unforgivingness and vendetta, and be filled with facts of reconciliation and forgiveness.
• Fast on words and fill yourself with silence and readiness to listen to others.
If we all practice this style of fasting, our everyday will be filled with peace, joy trust in each other, and life.
From Our Pope
Gift Presentation: Would you consider carrying up the offertory gifts at Mass with your family, your spouse, or even by yourself? All you need to do is let the ushers know before Mass that you are willing to do it. It would be wonderful to see new faces presenting before the Lord our earthly gifts that become the Eucharist.
Sacraments Baptism - Parents requesting to have a child baptized are invited to call Father Berns directly at 715-384-9414. He will assist with any baptism preparation and scheduling a date.
Reconciliation - Celebrated on Saturdays from 4:30-5:15pm and upon request. Communal Penance Services are held during Advent and Lent.
First Eucharist and Confirmation - Ongoing catechesis is essential in the faith formation of the youth of Our Lady Peace Parish (OLP). Therefore, any child must be enrolled continually from the First Grade, in either Columbus Catholic Schools or OLP’s Religious Education Programs, to receive either the Sacraments of First Eucharist or Confirmation.
RCIA Christian Initiation of Adults - Anyone interested in joining the Catholic Church should contact Sister Virdean Meyer at 715-384-3044. Classes begin each Fall.
Marriage - Knowing how important it is to marry in the Church, we are happy to see weddings take place in our parish. Father Berns looks forward to meeting with engaged couples to assist them in marriage preparation. As this preparation takes time, couples are asked to contact Fr. Berns 8-12 months before the wedding.
Anointing of the Sick - If any parishioner is ill at home or going into the hospital and would like to receive the Anointing of the Sick, please contact Father Berns at 715-384-9414. A Mass of Healing with anointing is celebrated during the year.
New Parishioners - To join our community, please register at the Parish Office or call 715-384-9414 Ext. 2.
Father Eric Berns, Pastor 715-384-9414
Rectory 1414 W. 5th St. 715-384-9414 [email protected] Kara McManus, Business Manager
Parish Office
510 South Columbus Avenue 715-384-9414
Corinne Johnson, Religious Education Director
Janet Orella, Bulletin Editor
Sister Virdean Meyer, RCIA/Adult Education/Liturgy
[email protected] 715-384-3044
Communion to the Homebound
Pat Herman 715-387-0751
Prayer Chain
Jane Anderson 715-207-0477
Parish Office Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Admin. Office 8:00am-12:00pm
Rectory 1:00pm-4:00pm
Mass Schedule
Saturday 5:30 pm
Sunday 8:30 am;10:00 am
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 7:00 am
Tuesday 5:30pm
Bulletin announcement requests are due in writing or via email([email protected]) and must be received in the Parish Office by 12:00pm on the preceding Monday.
That Man is You– Week 18 “Receiving the Gift of Mary ”
Please join us Tuesday morning for another powerful session. This week we learn about ways to grow closer to Christ through Mary.
THOUGHTS FROM FR. RAJAN *No matter how many times the teeth bite the tongue, they still stay together in one mouth. That's the spirit of FORGIVENESS. Even though the eyes don't see each other, they see things together, blink simultaneously and cry together. That's UNITY."
May the Lord grant us all the spirit of forgiveness and togetherness*.1''Alone I can 'Say' but together we can 'talk'. 2. "Alone I can 'Enjoy' but together we can celebrate 3.'Alone I can 'Smile' but together we can 'Laugh'.
First Sunday of Lent · March 5, 2017 3
**Parish Finances Fiscal Year July 1, 2016-June 30 2017 **
Diocesan annual appeal (DAA) update
Coffee and Donut Social TODAY after 8:30am and 10:00am Masses in Dillenburg Hall. Come join for food and fellowship.
(Color pages will be available for children)
50TH Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Since August 2000, the Diocese of La Crosse has sponsored 50th Jubilee Wedding Anniversary Celebrations for those couples celebrating fifty years of
marriage. It is a glorious day for these couples who have faithfully lived their wedding vows of fidelity and permanence. It is such a joy to experience the wisdom of these couples who have lived through the joys and sorrows of married love.
These celebrations will be held on Sundays, July 23, 2017 (St. Mary in Altoona), August 6, 2017 (St. Bronislava in Plover), and August 13, 2017 (Christ the King Chapel in La Crosse).
If you are celebrating your 50th Wedding Anniversary in 2017 and would like to attend one of these celebrations, please contact the Parish Office at 715-384-9414 or [email protected] or email [email protected] with your name, address, telephone number and date of your anniversary before Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Thank you for your assistance with this project and congratulations on your milestone anniversary!
Area Events
-St. John’s Catholic Church, Edgar– Fish & Shrimp Fry all Fridays of Lent , serving from 4:00-7:30pm -St. Philip Catholic Church, Rudolph- Pancake Breakfast Sunday, March 5, 2017 from 8:00am-12:00pm in Wagner Hall -Eagles Club ,Marshfield - Relay for Life Breakfast on Sunday, March 5, 2017 from 8:00am-12:00pm. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. -St. Wenceslaus Church, Milladore, - Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner on Sunday, March 12, 2017 from 10:30am-1:00pm Catholic Financial Life– card party at the VFW Hall in Stratford from 1:00-4:00pm on March 12, 2017. Public welcome. St. Wenceslaus Church, Milladore– Soup Supper March 18, 2017 from 4:00-6:00pm
-St. Michael’s Church, Junction City-Grilled Pork Chop Dinner on Sunday, March 26 from 11:00am-1:00pm
(See the Church side entrances for additional information)
The Mass honoring the Fourth Anniversary of the opening of the Cause of Beatification and Canonization of Father Joseph Walijewski will be celebrated at the St. Joseph the Workman Cathedral in La Crosse on Sunday, March 12, 2017, at 10:30.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information on the cause and to join the guild visit: www.frjoesguild.org.
Lent is here, spend time with your best friend in the Blessed Sacrament at Pope St. John Chapel! Jesus awaits, there is an opening at 2-3pm, Sundays. Deepen your personal relationship with Him and call Jean Kaiser at 715-387-0571 or Dale Garfield at 715-383-2262 for more information or to sign up. "We are
all called to abide in the presence of God." -Pope St. John Paul II
India Mission Joy On January 4th a group from Marshfield went to India for sightseeing and mission work. On Sunday, March 12th at 12:30 join the group at St John the Baptist School in the Columbia Room to see photos of the trip and
projects that they worked on in India. There will be an Indian meal at $12 a plate for adults, children under 15, $6 a plate and children under 4 free. The presentation which included visiting the tomb of Mother Teresa and her orphanages in Calcutta will follow the meal. For more information contact Dennis Boucher at 715-305-1960.
24 Hour Adoration & Confession March 17 through March 18
8:00am Friday, March 17 Mass 8:30am Friday, March 17 Confessions & Adoration until 7:30am Saturday, March 18 3:00pm Divine Mercy Chaplet & Rosary on Friday 7:30am Benediction & 8:00am Mass on Saturday at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church 112 E 11th St. in Marshfield, WI Sign Up sheets for Adoration in Church or contact Judy
Gachnang at 715-884-2024 or email [email protected]
24 Hours for the Lord is sponsored by the Marshfield Deanery. Priests from the Deanery will be available 24 hours to hear Confessions. Please come and heal your souls in preparation for Jesus coming again!
Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Good Help
On Saturday, April 22nd there will be a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help, near Green Bay. A day of prayer, this pilgrimage will include Mass at 11:00 AM
and praying of the Rosary at 1:00 PM. Pilgrims will also have the opportunity to visit the apparition site and other devotional sites. The cost is $25.00 per person. There will be a chartered bus transporting the pilgrims to and from the shrine. There will be several pick-up and drop-off sites between Medford and Hatley for everyone’s convenience.
To reserve a seat on the bus, please mail check payable to Knights of Columbus Council 16280 to Ron Schaub at 404 4th Street, Apt. 100, Marathon, WI 54448. Please include your preferred pick-up/drop-off site on the “Menu” line of your check.
Please feel free to contact Ron Schaub at 715-443-2171 or John Krautkramer at 262-758-0652 or [email protected] for additional details or if you have any questions.
First Sunday of Lent· March 5, 2017 4
Mass & Liturgical Ministry Schedule
Second Sunday of Lent
Sat. Mar. 11 5:30 pm
Lectors Chuck & Cheryl Kahl
Euch. Min. Mark Fonferek, Deb Gruenloh,
Rita Johnson, Bryan DeVries, Marie Fleisner
Servers Daniel & Theresa Adler
Ushers Andy Martin, Bill Draxler, James Kress Sr.,
Sharon Price, Kurt Potts
Music Min. Dorothy Gehrke/Saturday Choir
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Sun. Mar. 12 8:30 am
Lectors Mike Heinzen & Laura Bruce
Euch. Min. Jackie Heinzen, Tess Michalski, Wayne Zygarlicke,
Mary Jo Zschernitz, Deb & Dennis Hebert
Servers Julia Michalek & Paige Preston
Ushers Scott Prickett, Al Kroll, Joe Orella,
Tim Hughes, Jeff Timmler, Cliff Reigel
Music Min Adult Choir
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10:00 am
Lectors Michelle Keffer & Ed Lee
Euch. Min. Sheilia Spencer, Susan Boyle, Cindy Lee,
Clarence & Mary Hartl, Kathleen Anderson
Servers Bailey & Jonah Keffer
Ushers Eric Fehrenbach, Kay Henseler,
Patrick Andreae, Wayne Schultz
Music Min. Youth Choir/Christy Erickson
Funeral Servers:
Mar. 5-11 Dick Thomer & Stan Charron
Mar. 12-18 Bill Draxler & Tim Hughes
Mass Intentions Saturday, Mar. 4 First Sunday of Lent
5:30 pm †People of the Parish
Sunday, Mar. 5 First Sunday of Lent
8:30 am †Olive & James Pankratz
10:00 am †Dr. Ray Burrill
Monday, Mar. 6 Lenten Weekday
7:00 am Communion Service
Tuesday, Mar. 7 Sts. Perpetua & Felicity, Martyrs
5:30 pm †Theresa & Rollo Welch
8:30 am Columbus School Mass
Wednesday, Mar. 8 St. John of God, Religious
7:00 am †Arnold & Madeline Bell
5:30 pm People of the Parish
Thursday, Mar. 9 St. Frances of Rome, Religious
7:00 am George Behselich
8:00 am OLP Intermediate School Mass
Friday, Mar. 10 Lenten Weekday
7:00 am †Dorothy Draxler
Saturday, Mar. 11 Second Sunday of Lent
5:30 pm †James “Sonny” Brown
Sunday, Mar. 12 Second Sunday of Lent
8:30 am †Joe Weber
10:00 am †People of the Parish
*4th Anniversary of the opening of the
cause of the Beautification &
Cannonization of Fr. Joe Walijewski
This Week at OLP
Sun. Mar. 5 11:30 am Saturday Choir Practice CH 1:00-3:00 pm Living the Discerning Life DH 3:00-5:00 pm Divine Mercy DVD Series LCR Mon. Mar. 6 3:00-4:30 pm Hunter Safety (Mon.-Fri.) YR 6:30 pm RCIA LCR Tues. Mar. 7 6:15 am That Man is You DH 3:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet/Rosary CH Wed. Mar. 8 7:30 am Moms in Prayer LCR 5:00-6:00 pm Youth Choir Practice CH 5:30 pm Mass/Followed by Bread and Broth CH/DH 6:00-7:00 pm Young Cath. Moms COL. 6 :00-7:15 pm REP DH,WL,OLPI,YR 7:00 pm Adult Choir Practice CH Thur. Mar. 9 8:30-10:00 am Book Discussion LCR Fri. Mar. 10 2:00 & 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross CH Sun. Mar. 12 11:30 am Saturday Choir Practice CH 1:00-3:00 pm Living the Discerning Life DH
3:00-5:00 pm Divine Mercy DVD Series LCR
Next Week at OLP Sun. Mar. 12 11:30 am Saturday Choir Practice CH 1:00-3:00 pm Living the Discerning Life DH 3:00-5:00 pm Divine Mercy DVD Series LCR Mon. Mar. 13 3:00-4:30 pm Hunter Safety (Mon.-Fri.) YR 6:30 pm RCIA LCR Tues. Mar. 14 6:15 am That Man is You DH 3:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet/Rosary CH Wed. Mar. 15 7:30 am Moms in Prayer LCR 5:00-6:00 pm Youth Choir Practice CH 5:30 pm Mass/Followed by Bread and Broth CH/DH 6 :00-7:15 pm REP DH,WL,OLPI,YR 7:00 pm Adult Choir Practice CH Thur. Mar. 16 8:30-10:00 am Book Discussion LCR Fri. Mar. 17 2:00 & 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross CH Sun. Mar. 19 11:30 am Saturday Choir Practice CH
Logan Conference Room– LCR, Church-CH , Admin. Building-AB Parish Kitchen-PK, Wavra Library-WL, Youth Room-YR, Columbus-COL Dillenburg Hall-DH, Our Lady of Peace Intermediate School-OLPI
Readings for the Week of March 5, 2017
Sunday: Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7/Ps 51:3-6, 12-13, 17/Rom 5:12-19 or
5:12, 17-19/Mt 4:1-11
Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18/Ps 19:8-10, 15/Mt 25:31-46
Tuesday: Is 55:10-11/Ps 34:4-7, 16-19/Mt 6:7-15
Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10/Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19/Lk 11:29-32
Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25/Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8/Mt 7:7-12
Friday: Ez 18:21-28/Ps 130:1-8/Mt 5:20-26
Saturday: Dt 26:16-19/Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8/Mt 5:43-48
Next Sunday: Gn 12:1-4a/Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22/2 Tm 1:8b-10/
Mt 17:1-9
CHRISM MASS
The annual Chrism Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph the Workman Cathedral on Tuesday of Holy Week, April 11, beginning at 10:30. This event will be live streamed for those who are unable to attend but wish
to watch using their computer or other connected device. Use the link at www.diolc.org/live the day of the Mass.
5 Welcome to Our Lady of Peace Parish · Marshfield
LENT 2017
Ash Wednesday Masses, March 1
7:00 am, 8:30 am and 5:30 pm
Daily Weekday Masses
Wednesday-Friday 7:00am Tuesday and Wednesdays 5:30 pm
2017 LENTEN DEVOTIONS CONFESSIONS- FRIDAYS FROM 12:00-12:45 PM
and 6:30-7:00pm
STATIONS OF THE CROSS- FRIDAYS @ 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
(Reflection by Fr. Berns following 7:00 pm Stations)
Bread and Broth Suppers: Lent begins on Ash Wednesday–March 1,
2017, and will again feature the Bread and Broth suppers after the
5:30 pm Masses each Wednesday during Lent .
Lenten Regulations: Catholics who have celebrated their 14th birthday
are to abstain, except those with medical conditions, from meat on Ash
Wednesday, all Fridays during Lent and Good Friday. In addition to
abstaining from meat, Catholics who have celebrated their 18th
birthday, until they celebrate their 59th birthday, are to fast, except
those with medical conditions, on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.
Those bound by this regulation may eat only one full meal a day. Two
smaller meals are permitted, if necessary, to maintain strength
according to one’s needs, but eating solid foods between
is not permitted.
Lenten Communal Penance Opportunities are scheduled for:
Sacred Heart- March 9th at 5:30pm Our Lady of Peace- March 30th at 5:30pm St. John’s- April 6th at 5:30pm
Bread & Broth Wednesdays in Lent One of our beautiful traditions at Our Lady of Peace is that during Lent we gather after the 5:30
Mass each Wednesday to share a simple meal of homemade soups, bread, cheese, and beverages.
To be able to do this we need volunteers: to make soups and breads,
to set up, serve, or clean up
Sign-up sheets for each week are available at the hospitality desk in the church entrance. We are in need of volunteers for the last three weeks of Lent.
CRS Rice Bowls: As we begin our Lenten journey, may our fasting be a hunger for justice,
our alms an offering of peace, and our prayers the reflection of humble and grateful hearts. We ask
the Holy Spirit to accompany us on this journey of encounter as we spend these 40 days between Ash Wednesday and Easter
Sunday, and CRS Rice Bowl has resources for each one. Pick up your Rice Bowls at the Church entrances this weekend. You can follow along through the days of Lent with the enclosed calendar.
An announcement will be in the bulletin about when to return the boxes to Church at the end of the Lenten season.
Spiritual Wisconsin: Wisconsin's Marian Shrines Saturday, March 25, 2017
Starting at 2:00PM Shrine Church - Lower Level
Join us for the Premier Party of Discover Wisconsin's upcoming Episode: Spiritual Wisconsin: Wisconsin's Marian
Shrines.
Schedule 2:00PM: Discover Wisconsin's TV Host, Maria Haberman, and
staff of Discover Mediaworks.
Hor d'oeuvres & refreshments provided by Culina Mariana Cafe
3:00PM: Premier Screen Viewing of Spiritual Wisconsin episode.
Free and open to the public.
For information, please contact Steve Doll :
(608) 782-5440, ext .240.
Flyer available: http://www.guadalupeshrine.org/dw-premier-party
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You Patronize One of Our Advertisers.
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Advertiser of the Week
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Marshfield, WI 54449 (715) 384-8995
Please support this business that supports our Parish
Lenten Resources- “Beyond Belief: Following Christ Today” CDs, Thy Will Be Done Weekly Prayers for Lent, God’s Abiding Love Daily Lenten Meditations and Prayers are available at the doors. These are free.
In addition, check out our kiosks at the doors for books, booklets and CDs for your Lenten selection. There is a nominal fee for the items in the kiosks.
Volunteers Needed: As an alternative to giving up something for Lent, how about adding something for Lent? Your time. We need volunteers in almost every ministry at OLP. If you are interested in enhancing your Lent experience by giving back to the church, please contact the Parish Office. If you are not sure what you can do, we can help you for the right niche. Stop by the Welcome Desk on the weekend, come to the Parish Office during the week or call/email with your interest.
SOUP OR SOCKS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Are you tired of our wintery days and looking for a way to help the less
fortunate of the Marshfield area? How about helping at Soup or Socks when Our Lady of Peace Parish is scheduled to assist there during the time-frame of Wednesday, March 8 through Friday, March 10, 2017? The hours to volunteer are Wednesday and Friday, from 1:00 until 3:30 pm and on Thursday from 1:00 until 6:30 pm (because of the longer shift on Thursday these hours can be divided). For additional information or to sign-up please call the Parish Office at 715-384-9414, ext.5
