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DECEMBER 2, 2018
FIRST SUNDAY
OF ADVENT
Today’s Readings:
1st Reading
Jer 33:14-16 2nd Reading
1 Thes 3:12-4:2 Gospel
Lk 21:25-28, 34-36
Contact Parish office at: St. Bartholomew,11646 South Street, Trempealeau 54661
Pastor: Fr. Antony Joseph Phone: 608-534-6652
Deacon Russ Cabak & Deacon Kent Jacobson Our website: www.saintbartholomew.net
Emails: Father - [email protected]; Secretary: Cherie - [email protected]:
ST. MARY
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Parish Councils
St. Bartholomew: Finance: Ed Smith, Roger Amundson, Marlene James, Mike Mikrut, Dan Lilla, Larry Sonsalla.
Pastoral: Cherie Schwertel, Dan Kelleher, Darlene Schlesser, Roger Amundson, Mary Skroch, Doug Woestman,
Doreen Backler, Rebecca Lamberty.
St. Mary: Finance: Tom Ladwig, Dave Mueller, Becky Harris, Sandy Salsman, Bruce Reedy, Roger Betthauser,
Don Teska, Nate Miller.
Pastoral: Kent Jacobson, Dave Mueller, Cindy Baer, Olivia Chasteen, Max Nagel.
LAST SUNDAY’S OFFERING
SBT SMG Envelopes $1,443.50 $1,302.40
Plate 152.78 171.00
Youth Envelopes 9.03 7.00
Total Offering $ 1,605.31 $1,480.40
Mass Schedule and Intentions December 3 - December 9
SBT
Judy Kowalewski
SMG
Julie Robinson
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Here we are at the beginning of the Church’s
New Year: the Season of Advent. It is a season of
preparation, with penance, mixed with some
fasting to prepare us for the Coming of Christ in
History (Christmas), the Coming of Christ in
Mystery (the sacraments), and the Coming of
Christ in Majesty (the Second Coming).
The first three weeks of Advent will focus on the
Second Coming, while during the last week; the
liturgical focus will be on the immediate prepara-
tion for Christmas. Naturally, we should always
prepare with prayer and fasting to receive the Holy
Eucharist anytime. We should also prayerfully
examine our hearts in preparation to receive the
Lord’s mercy as we are in line for confession.
The first reading, from the Prophet Jeremiah, is full
of hope and joy. This a Prophet who lived in exile
with his own people, yet who believe with his
whole being that God would renew His promises
of love and care for His people. That is to say: we
believe that the world is redeemed and that
redemption is possible for us when we believe in
Jesus.
When we come to read today’s Gospel, we should
not be surprised that he asks us to keep vigilant.
We don’t have to get involved with wondering
when the world will end: it is always ending. We
don’t have to start watching for all the strange
signs since they are always present. The point of
this kind of literature is to say: Now is the time!
Pay attention! Live well in every moment of your
life.
So today, as we begin Advent, we can ask this
loving God to renew our desires and attractions for
Him. With Advent, let us begin a new life of hope
and holiness.
Live well your life.
Fr. Antony Joseph
Monday: NO MASS
Tuesday: 6:00 p.m. St. Mary
+ Ron & LaVonne Truax Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. St. Bartholomew
+ Donald Schreier Thursday: 10:00 a.m. St. Bartholomew Exposition and Confession before Mass
+ Gene Eichman Friday: 10:00 a.m. St. Bartholomew
+ David Czapiewski Friday: Immaculate Conception 6:00 p.m. St. Mary
All those who are Sick Saturday: Immaculate Conception 8:30 a.m. St. Bartholomew
Successful Preparations of Our 150th Anniversary Saturday: 4:00 p.m. St. Mary
+ Brookes & Dorothy Smith Saturday: 5:30 p.m. St. Bartholomew
All the Poor Souls in Purgatory Sunday: 8:30 a.m. St. Bartholomew
+ Joseph & Petronella (Kamrowski) Kokott Sunday: 10:30 a.m. St. Mary
All the People of Our Parishes
Counters For
The Week
Ministry Schedule For Sunday, December 9
ST. MARY- 4:00 p.m. Saturday
Greeters: Butch Vaughn, Carmen Rolbiecki
Altar Server: Volunteer
Lector: Becky Harris
Communion Ministers: Sandy Salsman, Joy Critzman
Ushers: Butch Vaughn, Carmen Rolbiecki
ST. BARTHOLOMEW - 5:30 p.m. Saturday
Greeters: Anne Bagley
Altar Server: Volunteer
Lector: Kirk Shimek
Communion Ministers: Greg Goltz, Judy Heinz,
Karen Shimek
Ushers: Kirk & Carlee Shimek
ST. BARTHOLOMEW - 8:30 a.m.
Greeters: Karen Black Kerri Graham
Altar Server: Adain Busch, Amy Hein
Lectors: Sallymae James
Communion Ministers: Doreen Backler, Cherie Schwertel,
Kay Richtman
Ushers: Charles Muller, Tim Jessessky
ST. MARY - 10:30 a.m.
Greeters: Mike Dunn, Volunteer
Altar Server: Volunteer
Lector: Sarah Grover
Communion Ministers: Ellen Karow, Bruce Reedy
Ushers: Mike Dunn, Volunteer
ATTENTION ST. BARTHOLOMEW PARISHIONERS Ecumenical Advent Gathering on Tuesday, December 4, at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church. The doors will
open at 5:30 p.m. the meal starts at 6:00 p.m.
Date Changed Pastoral Council Meeting on Thursday, December 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the rectory.
St. Bartholomew will be sponsoring a family in the New Horizons Shelter & Outreach Centers Holiday
Program. Our Christmas Giving Tree will have paper ornaments with a name and item. Take one or more
ornaments. Please WRAP and LABEL the present with the ornament name/item. Make this family's Christmas
more pleasant with your generosity in the Spirit of the Christ Child. Return by Dec. 9
Our envelopes for 2019 are in the vestibule of church. Please pick yours up. We have reorganized the
numbers, so please put your names on your envelopes. If for some reason you have not received a box of
envelope, please contact the office and we will get you a box. Thank you.
Thank you to those who helped clean the church on Thursday: Jeanne Piller, Janet Amundson, Mary Skroch,
Sallymae James, Mary & Frank Klonecki, Doug Brenengen and Kay Richtman. We greatly appreciate the
time and effort, everything really shines. Thanks, again.
COMMUNICATION TO ALL Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is Saturday, December 8, Holy Day of
Obligation. Mass schedule is Friday, Dec. 7 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Mary; Dec. 8 at 8:30 a.m. at St. Bartholomew.
Support the Retirement Fund for Religious. Today many are elderly and need assistance. Their religious
communities struggle to meet retirement needs while continuing to serve the People of God. Please give to the
second collection next Sunday
Bible Study: Monday, 6:30 PM in St. Bartholomew’s Hall, 6th of an 8 week series on “JESUS & THE END
TIMES: A Catholic View of the Last Days.” Bring your Bible and a notebook.
Trempealeau Lions Senior Citizens Christmas Dinner on Sunday, Dec. 2 at 5:00 p.m. at Mount Calvary
Lutheran Church. Reservations need to be made. Please call Vern Jordan, 608-865-0152 for Deliveries.
Holy Family PCCW, Arcadia, presents its annual “Soup ‘n Sandwich Lunch” with Holiday Bazaar Activities
on Friday, December 14 in the church hall. Doors open at 10:30a.m. serving until 1:00 p.m.
Knights of Columbus Council 6487 our annual Keep Christ in Christmas Poster contest. The contest will run
from Nov. 15 thru Dec. 12, 2018. Rules and tag board will be passed out at CCD classes in each parish.
THE BEST ADVENT EVER! Advent is a time to prepare our hearts for Christmas, but we often get
distracted and busy. Don’t let this Advent pass you by. Slow down and focus on what matters most with Best
Advent Ever! Each day, you’ll receive an email with short inspirational videos from Allen Hunt and
Dominick Albano, practical tips for your everyday life, and real-life stories to encourage you in your faith
journey. You can sign up at https://dynamiccatholic.com/best-advent-ever . Blest Art will be visiting your parishes on behalf of the Christian families in Bethlehem, Palestine. Their mission is
to support those families in the Holy Land. Blest Art will be visiting your parishes on Saturday, December 15 and
Sunday, December 16. They will have hand-carved nativity sets, statues, crosses, rosaries and many other pieces of
beautiful olive wood art. Please take a few minutes and check out their tables. They accept cash, checks and all
major credit cards.
Our Website: Alive in Christ/family: Username: GETCathCom Password: St.Neri!
ATTENTION ST. MARY PARISHIONERS OUR MISSION: To love God, love others and go make disciples!
Everyone is encouraged to help clean our church for Advent on Saturday, December 8, at 9:00 a.m. There are
jobs for everyone, please come!
PRAYER MEETING: Sunday, 6:30 p.m. in Rectory. Tonight, part 1 of a 5 part series: “What Happened to
the Good News? Building a Culture of Missionary Discipleship.” Next Week: Understanding Conversion.”
Financial Committee Meeting on Monday, December 3 in the rectory.
We really need more volunteers for the ministries at our Masses. Please prayerfully considered being a lector,
communion distributor, usher and then talk to Father and let him know.
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER
SBT Income: $13,045.53 SMG Income: $ 5,896.64
Expenses: $12,265.02 Expenses: $ 5,743.16
Net Income $ 780.51 Net Income $ 153.48
Tues - Sun Prime Rib $18.99 Friday Cod Dinner $12.99
Sat & Sun OPEN at noon THANKS FOR
ALL YOUR SUPPORT!
From The Desk
Of The PCCW
Centerville Welding & Big Toy Storage Container Sales & Storage Units
Locations in Centerville & Arcadia Call 608-304-0004 Email [email protected]
Thank you to our sponsors. Please frequent these special businesses!
JPK Plumbing &
Excavating Trempealeau, Ettrick,
Galesville
608-780-0297
Make soMeone’s
day, buy me!
A Happy Ad!
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Knights of Columbus Marynook Council 6487
Galesville Ettrick
Trempealeau
Grand Knight: James Woychik Finance Sec: Kirk Shimek
Treasurer: Ed Smith
Open 5:30 a.m-10:00 p.m. 24 Hour Gas Pump
24013 3rd St. Trempealeau Phone: 608-534-7400
Hours: Friday &
Saturday: 4-9
Sunday Breakfast
from 9 am-12 & 12-9pm Dinner
Reservations Preferred
608-582-2672
Boon Docks Locker Room
N14433 County Rd M,
Galesville, WI
Open 7 Days a week
for Breakfast
Monday - Friday 6 a.m.
Saturday - Sunday 7 a.m.
Weekly Lunch Specials
Senior Meals: Tuesday-
Thursday and Reservations
are required. 608-582-4401
Thomas Greylak, AWMA®
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608-784-9100
Donna Critzman
608-783-6441 Sales Representative
701 Sand Lake Road, Onalaska, WI
Health – Medicare – Life –
Annuities- Final Expense
River Café
Open: Wed-Mon
6:30am - 2:30pm
Breakfast & Lunch
23991 3rd St., Trempealeau, WI
Phone: 608-534-5055
Lewiston Monument Co.
Lewiston 507-523-2586
Trempealeau 608-534-6086
www.lewistonmonument.com
Attorney Scott J. Curtis Estate Planning, Business
Planning, Real Estate, Tax
608-687-9911www.lacrosselaw.com 17S. Main St. Fountain City, WI 54629
Happy
Birthday
Julie
Sadler
December 3
Take the short drive to Holmen
Weekend: Breakfast 7am-Noon
Daily: Lunch Buffets
Friday: Fish Fry
Saturday Night: Prime Rib
608-526-3600
www.featuresinholmen.com
Custom Carpet Service Greg Gillmeister Est. 1970 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
*Natural Cleaning Available*
Dries Fast 608-534-5020
St. Bartholomew’s PCCW
Ecumenical Advent Dec. 4
At Mount Calvary 6:00
Bob’s Home Heating and Cooling
507-454-3814
Heating * AC * Duct Cleaning
Critzman Auto
Body “On the Square”
Galesville, WI
Happy
Birthday
Layla
Schwertel
December 6
Happy
Birthday
Carol
Betthauser
december 7
