Parish Offices

ST. MARY 320 E. Washington Ave, Tomahawk WI 54487 Phone 715-453-2878 Fax 715-453-6678 Website: www.stmaryschurchtomahawk.com Hours: Monday—Friday 8:00AM-3:30PM

ST. AUGUSTINE N10090 County Rd B, Tomahawk, WI 54487 Phone 715-453-2561 Fax 715-453-4813 Hours: Tuesday 8:00AM-3:00PM

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI 5209 Willow Road, Tripoli, WI 54564 Please note: There is no office at this location, please see St. Mary Parish Office.

Weekend Mass/Service Schedule

St. Francis-Pier Willow Saturday 4:00PM St. Mary -Tomahawk Saturday 6:00PM St. Mary-Tomahawk Sunday 8:00AM St. Augustine- Harrison Sunday 9:30AM St. Mary -Tomahawk Sunday 11:00AM

Rosary

St. Augustine-Harrison Sunday 8:55AM St. Augustine-Harrison Tuesday 8:00AM St. Mary -Tomahawk Wednesday 8:15AM St. Mary -Tomahawk Friday 8:00AM

Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus with Adoration St. Mary-Tomahawk Following 8:45AM Mass on the First Friday of the Month

Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Mary with Adoration St. Mary-Tomahawk First Saturday of the Month 9:00AM-10:00AM

Reconciliation St. Mary-Tomahawk Saturdays at 9:00AM St. Francis-Pier Willow Saturdays at 3:30PM

Anointing of the Sick St. Mary-Tomahawk Following 11:00AM Mass on Sundays

Visitors & New Parishioners We warmly welcome you to our parish family. Thank you for coming to worship with us.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

ST. MARY’S PARISH SCHOOL 715-453-3542 Principal, Rita Lee Email: smsprincipal@stmarystudents.com Secretaries: Linda Ploeckelman & Loretta Wanta Email: smsoffice@stmarystudents.com

Mission Statement Our Catholic Communities are committed to be an extension of the universal Catholic church by daily living of the teachings of Jesus Christ for the spiritual growth of all in our parish and community.

Reflection The reflection for the week can be found on our website at www.stmaryschurchtomahawk.com.

Sacraments & Faith Formation Sacrament of Baptism We ask that parents of a child to be baptized contact the parish office to arrange attendance of a Baptismal Preparation Class. Classes are held on the 3rd Monday of each month. It is not necessary to wait until the child is born to make arrangements.

Sacrament of Matrimony Anyone seeking to set up a wedding must contact Fr. Louis, our pastor, at least 6 months prior to the marriage. Wedding guidelines are available at www.stmaryschurchtomahawk.com.

Sacrament of Anointing the Sick Please call the parish office to notify us of the people who are in need of this care. This Sacrament is also available to those who wish to receive it after the 11:00AM Mass on Sunday.

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is celebrated individually each Saturday at 9:00AM. Individual times can be arranged at any time by calling the parish office.

Faith Formation The Sacraments of First Holy Communion and First Reconciliation take place during 2nd Grade. Confirmation Preparation begins in 9th grade and takes place on Wednesdays. Students are confirmed in the fall of 11th Grade. Classes for Grades K-12 are on Wednesdays.

Pray For All the Priests of our Diocese: Each week we are asked to pray for all the Priests of our Diocese. The monthly calendars are available at catholicdos.org/chancery-bulletin.

Pastor Fr. Louis Maram Reddy pastor@smctomahawk.com

ST. AUGUSTINE 715-453-2561 Parish Coordinator, Kathy Voermans Email: kathy.staugustinechurch@yahoo.com Deacon Dan Towle 715-453-2848 Email: dtowle55@gmail.com RCIA Deacon Dan Towl e 715-453-2848 Cemetery Sexton, Dennis Goulee Pastoral Council Chair, Nancy Swan Financial Council Chair, Jim Evers

715-453-2878

Parish Secretary, Tracy Benaszeski Email: smparishoffice@smctomahawk.com Finance/Business Manager, Laura Reiter Email: finance@smctomahawk.com Director of Music & Liturgy, Janice Huseby Email: jhuseby@smctomahawk.com Coordinator of Religious Education/ Youth Ministry, Kay Berg Email: dreyouth@smctomahawk.com Deacons David Bablick 715-224-3472 Cliff Eggett 715-453-5217 Darrell Smerz 715-453-8203 RCIA Deacon David Bablick 715-224-3472 Kathy Ramassini 715-453-3822 Parish Nurse Ministry Ann Jelinek RN, PN 715-453-4573 Mary Bailey RN, PN 715-453-3793 Cemetery Sexton Matt Wohlt 715-453-7030 Pastoral Council Chair, Mickey Loka Financial Council Chair, Scott Swenty Endowment Fund Advisory Board President, AJ Theiler 715-453-0010

ST. MARY’S THRIFT CELLAR 715-453-2878

Hours: Tuesday 4:00PM-7:00PM Wednesday 9:00AM-3:00PM Friday 9:00AM-3:00PM Volunteer Coordinator, Nancy Hoff 715-453-4473

BULLETIN DEADLINE: Information for the parish bulletin must be in

St. Mary’s parish office by 8:00AM on Tuesday.

Pray for the Sick Colette Matthews Lawrence Matthews Judy Rau Tucker Van Ryen Dale Klutsenbaker Tom Fishbeck Bonnie Murphy Howard Elliott Melinda Meyers Martin Vander Sanden Gerald Ruiter Christine Taylor Joyce Weizenicker Margaret Congdon

Joseph Montgomery Darrell Smerz Joseph Swan Ted Ingman Joan McCormick Char Seetan Dan Bassett John W. Colwell Tim Davis Charlene Marks Ken White Laura Jo Pearson Mary Schroeder Evelyn Brown Nicholas Peterson

Donna Underdale Judy Vander Sanden Steve Malin Jack Huston Rich Roberts John Loka Vivian Mitchell Roberta Meyer Joann Meyers John Chruscielski Charlie Berg Stephen Christian Barbara Trevino Jeff Langfeldt Helene Warner

Marlene Erickson Gladys Fishbeck Marvalene Sosinsky Joan Crowell Gary Petrouske Don Chamberlain Polly Kinate Mike Cahn Sherry Martinco Jim Witucki Karen Torell LeRoy Wolf Kaetlyn Thompson

All the sick in the hospitals and all the residents in our Nursing Homes. To keep our list current, all names are removed on a monthly basis. If our parish’s thoughts and prayers are still needed for you and yours, you must contact us to ensure that your loved ones are on the prayer list.

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From the Pastor MEMORIAL DAY

Memorial Day is a holiday to honor and remember all the military people who have died while serving in our country’s armed forces. Memorial Day is dedicated to those who have died in military service, but don’t forget that heroes never die, they live in our memories. At the same time, we need to remember that no war is justified before God. War only brings sadness to everyone.

Every year on the last Monday of May, Memorial Day weekend reminds us that our freedom isn’t for free. It’s the most appropriate time for remembering that the freedom we have today is the result of human dedication and

sacrifice. Heroic gestures of American soldiers for our country’s honor will always be captured in our memory.

It’s an uneasy and very difficult task to be a true soldier. We share the sentiments of sorrow and sadness, as well as gratitude, to honor all fallen heroes of America. As we pay our respects to the soldiers who gave themselves for our country, let us also be inspired to serve our country by our love towards our neighbor and spreading peace around us.

Fr. Louis Maram Reddy

OUR FAITH COMMUNITY

Jesus raised his eyes to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come. Give glory to your son, so that your son may glorify you, just as you gave him authority over all people, so that your son may give eternal life to all you gave him. Now this is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ.” - Jn 17:1-3

All Masses and parish events have been cancelled until further notice - Fr. Louis is still offering individual reconciliation on Saturday mornings from 9:00AM-10:00AM. Otherwise, reconciliation and anointing of the sick will be available through the parish office by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please call the parish office at 715-453-2878. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call the parish office Monday-Friday from 8:00AM-3:30PM.

Come and Pray St. Mary’s will be open from 8:00AM-7:00PM daily. Please come through the handicapped door on the south side of the church. St. Augustine will be open from 9:00AM-Noon on Sundays. Please remember that only ten people can be gathered in the church at one time and please make sure to adhere to the social distancing of at least 6 feet.

St. Mary’s Thrift Cellar

Will be closed until further notice. Please do not drop off anything during this time. Thank you for your support.

“Prices so low they are in the basement.”

Blessing of Graves (Memorial Day) Fr. Louis will continue the tradition of blessing graves, to honor our deceased loved ones, at Calvary Cemetery on Memorial Day (Monday, May 25) at 10:00AM. Anyone is welcome to join him, but please make sure to observe appropriate social distancing.

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Weekly Readings and Observances Sunday, May 24 (The Ascension of the Lord; 7th Sunday of Easter; World

Communications Day): Ascension: Acts 1:1-11/Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 [6]/ Eph 1:17-23/Mt 28:16-20; 7th Sunday of Easter: Acts 1:12-14/Ps 27:1, 4, 7-8 [13]/1 Pt 4:13-16/Jn 17:1-11a Monday, May 25 (St. Bede the Venerable, Priest and Doctor of the Church; St. Gregory VII, Pope; St. Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi, Virgin; Memorial Day): Acts 19:1-8/Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab [33a]/Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday, May 26 (St. Philip Neri, Priest): Acts 20:17-27/Ps 68:10-11, 20-21 [33a]/Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday, May 27 (St. Augustine of Canterbury, Bishop): Acts 20:28-38/Ps 68:29-30, 33-35a, 35bc-36ab [33a]/Jn 17:11b-19

Thursday, May 28: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11/Ps 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 [1]/Jn 17:20-26 Friday, May 29 (St. Paul VI, Pope): Acts 25:13b-21/Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab [19a]/Jn 21:15-19 Saturday, May 30: Morning: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31/Ps 11:4, 5 and 7 [cf. 7b]/Jn 21:20-25 Sunday, May 31 (Pentecost Sunday): Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5/Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29, 30 [cf. 30]/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39. Extended Vigil: Gn 11:1-9/Ps 33:10-11, 12-13, 14-15/Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b/Dn 3:52, 53, 55, 56 [52b] or Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11/Ez 37:1-14/Ps 107:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [1]/Jl 3:1-5/Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29, 30 [cf. 30]/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39. Day: Acts 2:1-11/Ps 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34 [cf. 30]/1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13/Jn 20:19-23

THIS WEEK

Liturgy & Music Notes from Jan Memorial Day – Monday, May 25 – Fr. Louis will continue the tradition of blessing graves, to honor our deceased loved ones. Fr. will go to Calvary Cemetery on Memorial Day at 10:00AM. Anyone is welcome to join him there, observing appropriate social distancing.

Social norms are changing very quickly, and the bishops of Wisconsin have been diligently communicating and updating their plans for us to resume our public celebration of Mass and Eucharist. We have also had weekly staff meetings to discuss the safety measures that will be put into place as soon as we receive direction from Bishop Powers. We do anticipate, for sure, that we will need extra hands to help with sanitation in the church after and between Masses. This is creating a new ministry and a way that volunteers can serve our parish as we transition gradually into our “new normal”. We don’t know exactly what to expect, but whatever changes are put into place, we trust that the decisions have been made in our best interest and safety. From the directives that have been published in other areas, it is very likely that we will be encouraged to wear a mask to church. If you feel comfortable as a volunteer to help with wiping pews, door handles, etc. between Masses (we will provide protective measures for you), please call Tracy in the office with your contact information. We will contact you when we have more information. In memory of all who have given the ultimate sacrifice to serve others in our country, I share the following prayer, composed by Austin Fleming:

A Memorial Day Prayer “In the quiet sanctuaries of our own hearts, let each of us name and call on the One whose power over us is great and gentle, firm and forgiving, holy and healing ... You who created us, who sustain us, who call us to live in peace, hear our prayer this day. Hear our prayer for all who have died, whose hearts and hopes are known to you alone ... Hear our prayer for those who put the welfare of others ahead of their own and give us hearts as generous as theirs ... Hear our prayer for those who gave their lives in the service of others, and accept the gift of their sacrifice ... Help us to shape and make a world where we will lay down the arms of war and turn our swords into ploughshares for a harvest of justice and peace ... Comfort those who grieve the loss of their loved ones and let your healing be the hope in our hearts... Hear our prayer this day and in your mercy answer us in the name of all that is holy. The peace of God be with you” - Austin Fleming

Youth & Religious Ed News

Check out the parish Facebook page as we are honoring the class of 2020 Seniors! You will see their photos and their plans for the future! We are so proud of all of our graduates! We are keeping our fingers crossed that we will be able to have some type of Mass for them and their families in the near future! God Bless our 2020 Graduates.

During this difficult time, we want to give a heartfelt THANK YOU to each and every one of you who is able to continue to support our parishes. We have been blessed with numerous contributions coming in since we have been unable to hold in person Mass. Our most sincere thank you goes out to you! If

you are interested in mailing a contribution, for any of the cluster parishes, send it to: St. Mary's Church, 320 E. Washington Ave, Tomahawk, WI 54487. If it’s more convenient to donate online, for St. Mary’s parishioners, please visit our website (www.stmaryschurchtomahawk.com) and click on Online Giving. For St. Augustine and St. Francis parishioners, please visit the Diocese of Superior website (catholicdos.org), go to Direct Parish Giving-Today for Tomorrow and choose your home parish. Thank you again for your continued support of our parishes, may God bless all of you!

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PARISH HAPPENINGS

From the Parish Nurse Respect: A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities or achievements; due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of others.

As I travel around the community, county and state I love to take the time to watch people and their interaction with others. I love to look into their eyes and imagine the Holy Spirit alive in them. If we automatically assume respect for the Holy Spirit, then their spirit is valuable and deserves honor and respect. I cannot imagine looking at someone and judging him or her to not be worthy of respect. I am not to judge. If we keep this concept clear in our minds it becomes easier to respect and honor others.

Your spirit grows, strengthens and matures with every encounter in life. If you fail to stop and look back, always looking ahead at the obstacles in your path or failing to see the Holy Spirit in them, you miss the opportunity to thank those people along the way who have encouraged your journey. If you never look, you risk missing some special people, put there by God because He knew you and I needed them at that/this particular time. As we approach Pentecost next weekend, pray to see the Holy Spirit in everyone you encounter and thank the Lord for their presence in your life.

Thank you all for your presence in my life!

Stay well and God bless,

Ann Jelinek RN, PN

Senior Scholarships Each year the St. Mary’s Home and School Association presents two scholarships to graduating seniors who exemplify the traits and characteristics of a St. Mary’s graduate. The Home and School Board members review applications and essays from our alumni to choose those most deserving of these awards. We are very proud to announce this year’s recipients. The Sister Mary Alice Fehringer Scholarship was awarded to Haley Voermans-Dean. The St. Mary’s Home and School Good Christian Scholarship was presented to Jimmy Lee. We are proud of both recipients and all they have accomplished. Good luck to all our graduates!

Happy Memorial Day Thank you to all our veterans and God Bless you! We hope everyone has a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend.

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PARISH HAPPENINGS

St. Augustine Announcements St. Augustine Memorial Day Service - St. Augustine will hold a Memorial Day service (Monday, May 25) at 9:00AM at St. Augustine Cemetery. Everyone is invited. Rain location will be at St. Augustine Church. Please come and remember those we have lost.

Our Gifts to Our Lord For the weekend of May 10, 2020

St. Mary’s Collections:

Adult Envelopes $3,654.00

Loose Collection $2,389.72

Online Giving $330.00

School Collection $414.00

Maintenance Fund $246.00

Heating Project $141.00

Rice Bowl $58.23

Catholic Home Missions $50.00

Holy Land $10.00

Total $7,292.95

St. Francis’ Collections:

Adult Envelopes $0.00

Loose Collection $0.00

Total $0.00

St. Augustine’s Collections:

Adult Envelopes $2,905.00

School Collection $50.00

Backpack Program $25.00

Total $2,980.00

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Reflection

Seventh Sunday of Easter

What does faith and religion do for us? Ultimately, they remind us of some truths we conveniently forget: we are created by a loving God, we have imperfections, we sin, we need to be forgiven, we have a mission and a purpose, it’s not just about us, and we hunger for the joy of salvation. These are human truths that are not dependent upon whether we like them. Ignoring them places us on the paths of comfort and satisfaction as we blindly pursue the busyness and superficiality of our empty lives. Instead of pursuing supernatural and lasting pleasure, we choose things that are easier and quicker to obtain: sex, drugs, travel, houses, cars, fame, popularity, self-achievement and satisfaction, physical enjoyment, and the like.

We may also find ourselves falling victim to more negative responses to what life brings us: anger, envy, lust, pride, gluttony, greed, and apathy. Human hearts can become so hardened to the truth that violence becomes the response of first choice. Being a Christian is hard! Yet, as Pope Francis reminds us, the Church needs to be a field hospital that has to be prepared to provide people with the remedy they need. What we need is Jesus Christ. The Church, with all of the glory of the sacraments, exists to help make Christ present and real for us. Once we find Christ, we find joy. Joy is a matter of the heart that is beyond pleasure and happiness. It is not found in some earthly satisfaction, only in Christ.

Once we accept that we are destined to be in Christ, then we will discover eternal life. Namely, “that they should know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ.” It is easy to conveniently forget truth and pursue illusions immediately within our grasp, but at what price? A man celebrating 60 years of marriage remarked that it took so much effort and so many attempts to convince his wife that they were meant to be together. Even his friends told him he was foolish. He easily could have given up and pursued other interests. He chose to persevere and is so grateful that he made that choice because he now has a pearl of great price. Do we see a value in persevering in our faith regardless of the cost? If we don’t take the risk, we could lose more than we know.

2nd/3rd Grade Multi-Age Teacher - Mrs. Rushton (Mrs. Blank) is moving to 1st grade! So…. St. Mary’s School in Tomahawk, WI, has a full-time 2nd/3rd grade multi-age teaching position available for the 2020-2021 school year. St. Mary’s is a WRISA accredited preschool-5th grade Catholic school with small class sizes and a family atmosphere. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, enthusiastic, faith-filled teacher. Interested candidates should be able to differentiate lessons to meet a variety of learning styles. This teacher

will be responsible for all core subjects (language arts, math, social studies, science, religion). Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree. A valid WI teaching license is preferred as well. Send resume and cover letter to: Mrs. Rita Lee, St. Mary’s School, 221 E. Washington Ave., Tomahawk, WI 54487 or email to: smsprincipal@stmarystudents.com.

Did you Know? Pentecost Mass—The Birthday of the Church Celebration with Bishop James Powers and Fr. Dean Buttrick will be live streamed on Facebook Sunday, May 31 at the Cathedral of Christ the King. Praise and worship at 10:10AM, message from Fr. Buttrick, at 10:28AM, followed by Mass at 10:30AM. Please join us!

COVID-19 Resources—The Extension Lincoln County staff has assembled a collection of resources to help with the financial, physical, emotional, and social implications of the current health crisis at: https://lincoln.extension.wisc.edu/public-health-emergencies or visit their statewide website with resources for all Wisconsin residents at: https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/covid19.