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DECEMBER 10, 2017
SECOND SUNDAY
OF ADVENT
Today’s Readings:
1st Reading
Is 40:1-5, 9-11 2nd Reading
2 Pt 3:8-14 Gospel
Mk 1:1-8
Contact Parish office at: St. Bartholomew,11646 South Street, Trempealeau 54661
Pastor: Fr. Antony Joseph Phone: 608-534-6652
Deacon Russ Cabak 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, Mike Maier.
St. Mary: Finance: Tom Ladwig, Dave Mueller, Becky Harris, Sandy Salsman, Bruce Reedy, Roger Betthauser,
Don Teska.
Pastoral: Kent Jacobson, Dave Mueller, Cindy Baer, Mike Moran, Sheila Collom.
LAST SUNDAY’S OFFERING SBT SMG Envelopes $2,619.00 $1,268.00
Plate 146.15 170.50
Christmas Flowers 469.00 255.00
Youth Envelopes 16.75 2.00
Total Offering $3,250.90 $1,695.50
Mass Schedule and Intentions December 11 - December 17
SBT
Judy Kowalewski
SMG
Lori Mahoney
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
In every ball game, all good coaches have one
common instruction for the team members,
“keep your eye on the ball.” The instruction
does not only mean having a watchful
connection with the ball, but it also means
being on the alert to receive the ball when it
comes and to make a skillful use of it. It is
common for teachers to tell their students to
keep an eye on the ball for academic
excellence, employers say the same to their
employees for organizational growth, and
mentors equally say the same to their mentees
to attain success in life.
The Advent period gives us the same
instruction “keep your eye on the “ball,” that is
on our Lord Jesus Christ. In our day and age,
Christmas, like other Christian celebrations has
been commercialized. Advent has also been
transformed from a time of waiting for the birth
of Jesus Christ to the time for waiting to
celebrate ourselves. Instead of keeping our eyes
on the Lord, most people keep their eyes on
fashion, sales, money, and worldly cares.
Advent is a time of watchful Preparation. We
are invited to keep our eyes on the Lord
by paying attention to the Word of God which
is God Himself (John 1:1). How do we
prepare? The first reading gives us a hopeful
preparation. It says everything will be equaled.
In the gospel, John the Baptist cries out for a
baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of
sins, a worthy preparation to receive the Lord.
How do we prepare ourselves?
Have a glorious Advent Season.
Fr. Antony Joseph
Monday: 6:00 p.m. St. Bartholomew
+ Henry Kohnle & Clayton Backler Tuesday: 6:00 p.m. St. Mary Exposition and Confession before Mass
+ Gene Eichman Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. St. Bartholomew
Roman Lilla (For Health) Thursday: 10:00 a.m. St. Bartholomew Exposition and Confession before Mass
+ David George Friday: 10:00 a.m. St. Bartholomew
+ Betty Knepper Saturday: 4:00 p.m. St. Mary
+ Jim & Marlee Fernholz Saturday: 5:30 p.m. St. Bartholomew All the Homeless Sunday: 8:30 a.m. St. Bartholomew
+ Jeanette & Gerald Myers Sunday: 10:30 a.m. St. Mary All the People of Our Parishes
Counters For
The Week
Ministry Schedule For Sunday, Dec. 17
ST. MARY- 4:00 p.m. Saturday
Greeters: Carmen Rolbiecki, Butch Vaughn
Altar Server: Brooklyn Grandt
Lector: Sheila Collom
Communion Ministers: Joy Critzman, Sandy Salsman,
Volunteer
Ushers: Carmen Rolbiecki, Butch Vaughn
ST. BARTHOLOMEW - 5:30 p.m. Saturday
Greeters: Anne Bagley, Janet Amundson
Altar Servers: Lindsey Lettner
Lector: Greg Goltz
Communion Ministers: Greg Goltz, Doreen Backler,
Anne Bagley
Ushers: Kirk & Carlee Shimek
ST. BARTHOLOMEW - 8:30 a.m.
Greeters: Sallymae James, Marilyn Heinz
Altar Servers: Aidan Ganz, 6th Grade
Lectors: Sallymae James Communion Ministers: Darlene Schlesser, Kay Richtman,
Cherie Schwertel
Ushers: Michael & Kris Krett
ST. MARY - 10:30 a.m.
Greeters: Steve Grover, Volunteer
Altar Server: Charlie Caya
Lector: Becky Harris
Communion Ministers: Ellen Karow, Bruce Reedy,
Volunteer
Ushers: Steve Grover, Volunteer
ATTENTION ST. BARTHOLOMEW PARISHIONERS Pastoral Council meeting moved to this Thursday, December 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the rectory.
We are collecting new winter mittens, gloves, scarves, and hats, all sizes are needed. Please place them on or
under the tree and have them here by Sunday, December 17.
We will be collecting items for the Ronald McDonald House in Rochester this year for our Christmas charity.
There are stickers with items listed to purchase for this wonderful charity on a poster in the vestibule of the
church. Please take a sticker and bring back your item by December 17. You can leave the item in the box in
the vestibule or at the office.
Please pick up your 2018 envelopes in the vestibule of church.
COMMUNICATION TO ALL Advent Confessions for Arcadia Deanery on Sunday, December 17. For your convenience in receiving the
sacrament of Reconciliation and making a spiritual preparation for Christmas, join us at 3:00 pm Sunday,
December 17 at SS Peter and Paul Parish, Independence . The priests of the Arcadia Deanery will be available
for individual confessions and absolution.
“Your generous contribution helps us to care for our retired sisters and enables our younger sisters to continue
in active ministry,” writes a religious sister. Your gift to today’s collection for the Retirement Fund for
Religious helps provide medications, nursing care, and more for thousands of senior sisters, brothers, and
religious order priests. It also helps ensure younger members can continue the good works of their elders!
Knights of Columbus Christmas Party, Tuesday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m. at Wason’s Supper Club.
KC Members, wives, significant other or guest are invited. No Meeting. Order off the menu. Please bring
$5.00 gift for man or woman and label for exchange. Bring a non-perishable item for the G-E-T Food Pantry.
Family of the Year and Founders Award will be presented. Thanks for the great year, so let’s celebrate.
Join us for a 10-day pilgrimage to Rome (September 19-29, 2018) to witness the Deacon Ordination of
Brandon Guenther (SS Peter and Paul Parish, Independence) and Ethan Hokamp (Our Lady Queen of Heaven
Parish, Wisconsin Rapids). The Mass of Ordination will take place September 27, 2018 at St. Peter’s
Basciilica. Pilgrims will also visit many other places important in the lives of St. Francis of Assissi, St. Clare
and St. (Padre) Pio. The cost of the pilgrimage, $3,399.00 (plus $512.00 for single occupancy hotel rooms),
includes Roundtrip airfare, hotel, two meals per day, and many other tour services including professional
sightseeing guides. Detailed brochures are available in church through the parish office. If you have further
questions or would like to register, please contact SS Peter and Paul Parish office at 715 985-2227, ext. 2 or e-
mail us at [email protected].
Volunteer for mission trip to rebuild after Hurricane Harvey. A group of volunteers from St. Henry
Watermark Mission, an ecumenical initiative from St. Henry Parish in Eau Galle, will be traveling to Houston,
TX, this spring to help with rebuilding efforts for residents most in need in the wake of Hurricane
Harvey. The group will assist with carpentry, sheetrock, mud, tape, insulation, some electrical/plumbing,
paint, flooring, finish work, and landscaping. Contact Gary Asher at 715.283.4451 or [email protected].
Two Marches for Life – Washington, D.C. or Chicago: The Pilgrimage for Life to Washington, D.C.,
sponsored by the Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry, runs Jan. 17-21, 2018. Visitwww.diolc.org/yya
and click on “Pilgrimage for Life” to sign up. The March for Life Chicago is one day only, Jan. 14, and you
can sign up by visiting www.prolifewi.org and scrolling down to the link. Both pro-life marches have buses
leaving from locations around our diocese. The La Crosse Life League is offering five $30 "scholarships" for
the March for Life Chicago. Contact Marie Allen at (608) 799-9196 or [email protected] to apply for
a scholarship.
ATTENTION ST. MARY PARISHIONERS No December PCCW meeting. Tentative January meeting will be January 16 to prepare for the Lenten Soup
Suppers.
Prayer Meeting: Sundays, 6:30 p.m. in Rectory. Songs of praise, prayer, inspirational talks, discussion and
sharing of blessings and difficulties in following Jesus. All are welcome.
Please pick up your 2018 envelopes in the vestibule of church.
WELCOME VISITORS AND GUESTS We are happy that you have come to share in this Eucharist Celebration with us. If you have come as a stranger,
we hope that you will leave as a friend. You are always welcome.
Sat & Sun OPEN at noon Friday Cod Dinner $11.95
Wed– Sun Prime Rib $17.95 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
Knights of Columbus Marynook Council 6487
Galesville Ettrick
Trempealeau
Grand Knight: Larry Sonsalla Finance Sec: Jim Schultz
Treasurer: Ed Smith
Open 5:30 a.m-10:00 p.m. 24 Hour Gas Pump
24013 3rd St. Trempealeau Phone: 608-534-7400
Custom Carpet Service Greg Gillmeister Est. 1970 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
*Natural Cleaning Available*
Dries Fast 608-534-5020
Family Owned
Since 1980
Prime Rib Nightly
608-582-2672 Weekly Specials
Hours: Wednesday-Thursday: 4-10
Friday-Saturday:4-11,Sunday: 9-10
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
Greylak Wealth Management Thomas Greylak (608)784-9100
Registered Representative
www.greylakwealth.com
701 Sand Lake Road
Onalaska, WI 54650
P 608-783-6441
www.ticinsurance.com Donna M. Critzman
Sales Representative
C 608-484-0900
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
608-433-2250 www.lacrosselaw.com 201 Main Street, Suite 1000, La Crosse
Happy
Birthday
Alice
Brenengen
December 14
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
Critzman Auto
Body “On the Square”
Galesville, WI
Make soMeone’s
day, buy me!
A Happy Ad!
$5.00
St. Bartholomew’s PCCW
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Empty spaces available for a
yearly Ad. Or for a Wedding
Anniversary or Birthday Wish.
The cost is $5.00 per wish.
Call 534-6652.
A Thank You to
sacia’s orchard
for the apples
donated to our
parishes.
Also, for the Apple
pies, Ice Cream and
Caramel donate to
st. Mary’s religious
Education Classes.
Jesus said,
Ask and it will be given to you;
seek and you will find;
knock and the door will be
opened to you. Matthew 7:7
