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� Rosary Society Sunday, this Sunday

Donuts after 10:30 Mass - All Invited Sponsored by Holy Name Society

‘BLESSED ARE YOU’ BOOK DISCUSSION, Mon. 3/05 6:30 pm, Kolbe Hall

Picnic Planning Meeting, March 7, 6:30, Rectory

STATIONS OF THE CROSS, MONDAYS at 1:10 with Middle School students, All Welcome

STATIONS OF THE CROSS, FRIDAYS at Noon Soup Luncheon follows in Kolbe Hall Sponsored by Rosary Society

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ST. PETER & ST. CASIMIR

PARISH BULLETIN - March 4, 2018

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

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Date & Time�(Next Week)�

MINISTERS �of the� WORD�

MINISTERS �of the�

EUCHARIST�

ALTAR �SERVERS�

MINISTERS of�HOSPITALITY�

SCRIP�SELLERS�

SATURDAY��

4:00pm��

March 10, 2018�

Beverly Niescior�Gladys Glodoski�

Gladys Glodoski�Matt Bablitch�Mary Makuski�

Mark Pakulski�Jacob Mengel��

Katie Riedl�Virginia Groshek�Dick Glinski�Daniel Glodowski�

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Julie�Glodowski�

SUNDAY��

7:30am��

March 11, 2018�

Gene Kemmeter�Donna Bemowski�

Donna Bemowski�Yvonne Gies�James Gies�

Kristoph Van Tiem�Felix Van Tiem�Frederick Van Tiem�

Fred Vieth�Judy Hinke�Bob Govett�Robert Bernas�

�Caroline�Bernas�

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SUNDAY��

10:30am��

March 11, 2018�

Kurt Van Tiem�Chelsea Peeters�

Eve Krueger�Cindy Heitzinger�Rose Firkus�

Franklin Hagen�John Hagen�Anna Hagen�Isaac Bacon�Andrew Schoenecker�

Dick Glinski�Gene Numsen�Mary Kitowski�Carl Knuese�

�Lori�

Dombrowski��

MONDAY, March 5

8:00 am Mass @ St. Joseph Parish (thru March)

TUESDAY, March 6

8:00 am †Bill Drefcinski

†Emily Winkler WEDNESDAY, March 7

8:00 am †Betty Skierka

†Carl & Elizabeth Pawelski THURSDAY, March 8

8:00 am †Thadeusz Kozak

†Amanda Rutkowski with

Special Intention for Joan Danczyk

FRIDAY, March 9

8:00 am †Alex Landowski

†Minnie Wanta

NOON Stations of the Cross

SATURDAY, March 10

8:00 am Communion Service

4:00 pm†Lucille & Frank Kubicki

†Maxine Galecki

SUNDAY, March 11

7:30 am †Adolph & Helen Liss

For the Families of St. Peter & St. Casimir Parishes

10:30 am†Lorraine Studinski

†John & Karolina Slusarczyk

St. Peter’s Pastor: Rev. Arul Joseph Visuvasam v_aruljoseph@hotmail.com or 715-344-6115

Deacon: Ray Heitzinger Lay Ministry Coordinator rheitzinger@outlook.com

Administrative Assistant: Tracy Spoerl stpeters@pacellicatholicschools.com

Parish Secretary: Judy McLaughlin bulletin-secretary@pacellicatholicschools.com

Director of Religious Education: Shirley Wanserski dre-stpeters@pacellicatholicschools.com

Youth Minister: Jodi Moss youthminister@togetherinfaith.org

Music Director: Nicole Van Tiem nicolevantiem@gmail.com

Pacelli Catholic Middle School (Grades 5-8)

Principal: Ellen Lopas: 715-344-1890

PCS Central Office: 715-341-2445

Maintenance/Custodian: Paul Firkus

Webmaster: Calvin Friedenfels friedecj@gmail.com

Parish Office Hours:

M - TH 8:30 - 3:00

Friday 8:30 - 11:30

Closed Friday afternoon

SAINT PETER’S MASS INTENTIONS

THIS WEEK

Contact Information

Parish Website: stpeter.us

Please Support our Advertisers

We are always looking for those interested in Liturgical Ministry.�Please call Judy at the Parish Office: 715�344�6115 to express your interest.�Schedule is based on your preference and availability. Why not give it a try?�

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Jesus Cleanses the Temple��

In John’s Gospel, the cleansing of the temple occurs early in the story, whereas in the synoptic gospels, all place this much later in their accounts. Perhaps John wanted to show the radical change Jesus desired in all aspects of life; our cleansing. ��

Jesus, filled with justifiable anger makes a mess of the area of the temple where merchants sold animals for sacrifice and money changers did their business. This is a picture of Jesus we may find difficult to accept; He seems so gentle and peaceful in the gospel stories, and we may ask; where did this attitude come from? If we only had this small passage to work from how would we view Jesus? Likely much differently than how we understand Him, because we have four full views to come to know Him. We are blessed to have all four gospels, each with a different perspective, each written for a different audience, yet each describing the same God man. ��

We hear in the passage today that Jesus understood human nature. This is comforting and at the same time it makes us squirm. We are comforted knowing that Jesus, in His human nature, experienced the same things we do; hunger and pain, desires and passion, concern and caring. He understood human nature through living it, observing how we treat each other and the foibles each person has. This is what makes us squirm; that He knows our frail characters as well as what we are capable of. He was tempted, yet was able to endure and rise above. He was rejected but did not seek revenge. He was mocked and scorned but asked for forgiveness for them. ��

We have good reason to squirm. If we reflect on our lives honestly, we must admit we have fallen short in many ways. We have not lived up to our potential, the potential God knows we have. This is the time of year, especially during the holy season of Lent to lay bare our shortcomings and to seek forgiveness, to call upon the God of mercy for the strength to overcome our weaknesses and strive once again to become the daughter or son He desires. We cannot do this without His help. He is essential in our journey. ��

Take the time to sit quietly with the Lord this Lent and contemplate His greatness with awe and ask Him what He desires of you. This is the key to conversion and forgiveness. What kind of radical change does Jesus desire for you?�

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� � � � Deacon Ray�

Pastoral Council� Fr. Joseph� � 715�344�6115� Deacon Ray� � 715�630�1275� Joe Dombrowski� 715�347�7897� Jim Gies� � 715�344�0736� Gladys Glodoski� 715�344�2811� Larry Proulx� � 715�341�0634� Mary Makuski� 715�344�3359� Gerry Weber� � 715�344�8220� Rick Zupan� � 715�544�4321� Don Sommers�� 715�344�6810� Fay Schultz� � 715�344�7839� Shelly Korger�� 715�347�5288��

Finance Council� Fr. Joseph� � 715�344�6115� Bill Maher� � 715�340�9779� Joe Niescior� � 715�344�3455� Daryl Kurtenbach� 715�341�2865� Jim Gies� � 715�344�0736� Nancy Koch� � 715�341�0770� Debra Jakusz �� 715�341�5834��

Bldg. & Grounds: Ken Lepak 715�341�3208��

Eucharistic Adoration Co�Coordinators� Marianne Koch � 715�341�6732 � Renee Vollert � 715�344�9119��

Family Life: Gladys Glodoski 715�344�2811��

Holy Name Society: Gene Kemmeter � � 715�344�2598��

Justice & Peace: Shelly Korger� � 715�347�5288�Picnic Committee: � Gies, Jim � � 715�344�0736�*Niescior, Joe � � 715�344�3455� (responsible to call for meeting)�

Proulx, Larry � � 715�341�0634� Skrzeczkoski, Mary � 715�342�0645� Weber, Gerry � � 715�344�8220 ��

Pro�Life Coordinator / Lisa Sommers � prolifecoordstpeters@gmail.com�

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RCIA Coordinator� Natalino Xuereb� 715�347�5869��

Rosary Society / Linda Strosin �� � � 715�344�7647�

Sacred Worship� Mary Makuski � 715�344�3359��

Secular Franciscan Order / Bob Crane � � � 715�204�9663�

COMMITTEES:�

Weekly Financial Report � Week 35�

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� Envelopes Year� Date � And Offertory to Date� 2/26/2018� � $ 5,740.15� � $ 304,072.98�

“May her soul and the souls of all of the faithful departed rest in

peace. Amen”

Sincere and Heartfelt

Condolences to the Family

and Friends of our Parishioner

~ELEANOR KARCH~ Eleanor’s funeral was held

at St. Peter’s on February 5, 2018

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Marriage Preparation Retreat in Stevens Point��

Held on campus, at Newman University Center, March 17.� Only three spots remain.��

This will be the last local retreat until Fall.�Registration information at:�

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pointdeanery.org/marriage��

or Call Kristi: 715�303�7780�

BusTriptoChrismMass�March27��

TheStevensPointDeanerywillbecharteringabustoattendtheChrismMass�

attheCathedralinLaCrosse.��

BusdepartsHolySpiritParishat6a.m.,travelstoCathedral,andmakesastopattheShrineofOurLadyof

Guadalupe�

beforereturninghome.��

Costis$10fortrip.�Spaceislimited;�

&irst�come/&irst�serve.��

Toreserveyourspot,call�715�303�7780,�**leaveamessage**;�orregisteronline:�

pointdeanery.org/chrism�

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Stopswillbemadeforbreakfastandlunch;foodpur-

chasesarepaidindividually,notincluded.�

PACELLI CATHOLIC MIDDLE SCHOOL�MEETING: Tuesday, March 13 @ 6:00 pm�

FOR NEW/PROSPECTIVE 5TH GRADE PARENTS��

If your child will be entering 5th grade for the 2018�2019 school year, we invite you to attend this meeting.�

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The meeting will be held at Pacelli Catholic Middle School (708 First Street, Stevens Point) in Mr. Weyenberg’s room.��

You’ll get the opportunity to:��� meet and interact with our 5th grade teaching team;��� learn about our curriculum and

teaching philosophy;��� ask any questions you might

have;��� tour the school;��� and learn about

extracurricular options for your child.�

We are encouraging RSVP’s� by Monday March 12.��

Call 715�344�1890 or�email Terri tgreuel@pacellicatholicschools.com,�

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We look forward to seeing you on March 13th.�

Knights of Columbus, Council 1170, proud sponsor:��

“Holy Hour for Families”��

The hour of prayer includes:�Exposition, Rosary, Benediction,�

Chaplet of Divine Mercy,�Prayer for Families and Confession�

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Monday, March 12th�St. Joseph Parish 7:00�8:00 pm�

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ALL ARE WELCOME�

THINK SPRING PANCAKE BREAKFAST�~ Sunday, March 18th at St. Peter’s ~�

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Proudly Serving ~��

Homemade Pancakes:�Potato and Buttermilk,�Sausage, Hash Browns,�Scrambled Eggs,�Sweet Breads, Beverages, … More!����

Adults $7, 6�12 yrs $4, under 6 Free��

Also, Enjoy and Participate in�Our Renowned BASKET RAFFLE���

Sponsored by�St. Peter’s Family Life Committee�

Youth Ministry Fundraiser�March 11th @ St. Bron’s�

9:00 � 1:00 pm��

Reps from many ‘home party’ companies will be donating a percentage of

their sales to support Youth Ministry;�many items will be available for cash & carry�

and orders may be placed.�

LENTEN RECONCILIATION OPPORTUNITIES��

March 9 St. Adalbert, 4:30�6:00 pm�

March 10 Sacred Heart Parish, after 8:15 am Mass�� St. Stephen’s, 1:00 pm�

March 13 St. Mary Mt. Carmel, 7:00 pm�

March 20 Holy Spirit, 6:30 pm�

� St. Michael’s, 6:00�7:30 pm�

March 22 St. Bronislava, 7:00 pm�

� St. Wenceslaus, 6:00�7:30 pm�

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Fr. Placid Stroik, 2:00�3:00pm�

Thursdays: March 15 & March 22�Available at Franciscans Downtown (1000 Main St.)�

AWomen’sRetreat:WhollyMe:FreeingtheHeart�ExploringtheInterconnectednessof�ForgivenessandSpiritualHealing�

SacredHeartParish&SantaChiaraHouseofPrayer�RSVP:SisterPaula715�592�4213�

~March10,beginningat8:15withLiturgy~�

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On Display in the Faustina Room�150th Anniversary of�

The Diocese of La Crosse��

�� History of St. Peter’s ��

�� Fr. Joseph Walijewski���

Commemorating this�Sesquicentennial, the beautiful book “Feed My Lambs,” will be on display and for sale, for�immediate take home.�

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We Look Forward�To Seeing You this Weekend!!�

DONUTS THIS SUNDAY

Everyone Invited

After 10:30 Mass, Kolbe Hall

Sponsored by Holy Name Society

HOLY NAME SOCIETY will meet for�Corporate Mass and Holy Communion�

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Sunday, March 11 at the 7:30 a.m. Mass��

Breakfast & Meeting Follow,�Kolbe Hall�

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Rosary at 7:05 a.m.: Dick Glinski� Gifts: Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts��

Cub Scouts of Pack 290 and Boy Scouts of Troop 290 will be our guests for breakfast, while also�

preparing the breakfast.��

We are proud to sponsor these fine youths, and feel honored to have done so for more than 60 years.�

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Spouses, widows of former members and persons who might be interested in becoming a Holy Name member are always welcome to join us for breakfast.��

Men of the parish, young, old and not so old, please consider joining the Holy Name Society.�

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Come down for breakfast and meet the members.��

Contact Gene Kemmeter at 715�344�2598�

Twenty-Four Hours for the Lord �

Sponsored by Stevens Point Deanery�

St. Peter’s will hold

Adoration for this Event

March 9th, 3:00 pm�until March 10th, 3:00� �

No Adoration on Wed/Thurs,

March 7th/8th

Please call if you are unable to fill your usual hour�

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Contact Info:

Marianne Koch (715) 341-6732

Renee Vollert (715) 344-9119

PARISH PICNIC PLANNING �As winter grudgingly gives way to

spring, prepara�ons are underway:��

ST. PETER PARISH PICNIC�

June 9 and 10!��

We are asking for our chairs, both

current & past, and volunteers to please:�

A�end a Picnic Planning Mee�ng:�March 7 � 6:30 pm � Rectory Conference Room�

March 21 � 6:30 pm � St. Faus�na Room�

If you are not able to a�end, please contact a�Picnic Commi�ee Member, as listed in the bulle�n. �

The Family Life Commi�ee will sponsor the annual

Pancake Breakfast and Basket Raffle on�

Sunday, March 18th, from 8:00 � Noon. ��

To donate a basket for the raffle,�

please call Barb Klasinski at 715�345�0145.��

All dona�ons are appreciated. Thank You.�

St. Peter’s is chartering a bus to the�Men of Christ Conference in Milwaukee�

Saturday, March 10th��

“...men helping men toward an encounter with Christ so they can be the fathers�

that God created (us) men to be”��

$95 includes Chartered Bus, Conference & Lunch��

Don’t Delay,�it’s only days away!�

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Call Bill: 715�340�9779��

menofchrist.net�

SPIRITUS MISSIONARY TEAM�

For Young Catholics, 21�29 yrs. of age�Visit spiritusministries.org �Call Andrea 920�722�8918 x 5�

FREE TAX FILING ASSISTANCE - CALL ‘2-1-1’

Provided by CAP Services, for Portage County Call 2-1-1, Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00

Locations vary in Stevens Point

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MASS INTENTIONS & LITURGICAL ROLES�

PARISH SUPPORT�

ANNOUNCEMENTS�

Office Hours:�Tuesday: 8:00am to 1:00pm�

E�mail � saintcasimirparish@gmail.com�

Bulletin Deadline�Monday by 5:00pm in writing or via�E�mail: saintcasimirparish@gmail.com�

March 4, 2018 / Third Sunday of Lent�

March 11, 2018 � Fourth Sunday of Lent�Mass�9:00AM�

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† Frank, Rose and James Wayerski��

Commentator: Evy�Lector: David�Servers: Jacob / Joey�Extraordinary Ministers of Communion:�� Evy / Elroy / Bonnie�Ushers: Norb and Kurt Strojny��

Contributions from February 24�25, 2018��

Adult: $� � 728.00�Student: $� � 2.00�Offertory: $� � 179.00 �Easter flowers $�� 70.00�Total: $� � 979.00��

Casa Hogar $� � 50.00 sent to the diocese��

Thank you for your generosity.��

A second collection will be taken every 2nd Sunday of the month

for the Diocese Annual Appeal.��

CONGRATULATIONS�to the following winners in the St. Casimir Winter Raffle held on February 24��

!st prize� �$500, � Pat Gollon�2nd prize� $250, � Marlene Schulist�3rd Prize � $100. � Terry Strojny�4th prize � $75. � Autumn Schmidt�5th prize � $50.� Lauren Wierzba�6th prize� $25, � �Charlyn Newby�7th prize� 5 band radio � Connie Kaminski�Additional Prizes:�8th prize � $25,gift card to Olympia Restaraunt� Karen Szymanski�9th prize� $25. Gift card to River's Edge/Bullheads� Conrad Cyran�10 th prize� $20. Gift card to Bill's Pizza� Jean Shuda�11 th prize� $20, Gift card to Graffitis� �Father Todd��

Thank�you to all for supporting our event by buying and selling raffle tickets, to the donors who made the prizes possible., and to��Dave Suchon who covered the cost of printing the tickets and posters..��

A Special thank�you to Loretta Novak, Evy Suchowski , and the super kitchen crew who made an awesome chicken dinner for all to enjoy. �And thanks to all the volunteers who helped in any way the night of our Chicken dinner and raffle and those you came out to support the St. Casimir Chicken dinner and raffle �It all made for an enjoyable night.�Thanks,.�Bonnie Ziolkowski�

Notice:� The SCCCW will be taking up the Annual LDCCW

Collection (formerly called Low Sunday Collection) on Sunday April 8, as the second collection.� An insert to the April 1st bulletin will show a partial listing of how your offering is used. Please be generous when the ladies take up the collection. �Thank you. Debbie Wolfe�

In Our �Thoughts and Prayers�

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Chester Danczyk, Janet Keen, Theresa King,�Terry Strojny, Carol Wiza�

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