530 Tenth Ave N, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, 54495 715-421-5777

Saint Lawrence Catholic Parish

Sunday’s Mass

Readings:

Jeremiah 31:7-9

Hebrews 5:1-6

Mark 10:46-52

World Mission Sunday

MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS Monday, Oct 25 7:00 AM —Communion Service Tuesday, Oct 26 7:00 AM —Communion Service 5:00 PM —+Betty Kubisiak Wednesday, Oct 27 7:00 AM —Imelda Artz 95th Birthday Thursday, Oct 28 7:00 AM —+Harry & Victoria Johnson Friday, Oct 29 7:00 AM —Health of Chandler Oligney Saturday, Oct 30 6:00 PM —Theresa Zinetti-Diver Sunday, Oct 31 10:30 AM —Parishioners of St. Lawrence & St. Philip 5:00 PM —+EM Lee

Confessions are available before every Mass or by appointment. Please

call the office to schedule an appointment.

Saint Philip Parish Masses:

Wednesday, Oct 27 8:45 AM —Mary Ann Joosten 90th Bday Friday, Oct 29 8:45 AM —+Emerita Phillips

Saturday, Oct 30 4:00 PM —+Larry Jackan Sunday, Oct 31 8:30 AM —+Dec. Members Dorshorst & Zimmerman Families

† For the health and healing of Gail Narlock, Eileen Folgert,

† and all whose names appear on the prayer list, we pray to the Lord.

St. Lawrence Directory Office Phone ———————715-421-5777 Email —————— slparishwr@gmail.com Website ——————- saintlawrencewr.org Facebook —————“St. Lawrence Church” DRE—stlawrenceevangelization@gmail.com Fr. Janusz’s contact information: Emergency cell ————- 715-456-1450 Email ——— januszek2002@yahoo.com Prayer Chain—-Mary Skytland 715-423-1023 or Mary Beck 715-424-1146 Parish Staff Pastor —————— Rev. Janusz Kowalski Deacon —————————— Kevin Ray Senior Deacon ——————— Jim Landry Director of Music —— Julanne Ranek-Stoltz Parish Custodian —————— Ron Greiner Bookkeeper/Secretary —–—– Caren Alsides

Sacraments

Baptism: Baptismal classes are required for parents having their infants baptized. Contact Father Janusz at the Parish Office. Confession: Before Mass or by appointment.

Marriage: Please notify the Pastor/Parish Office as soon as you are engaged, but not less than nine months prior to the wedding date. A marriage preparation retreat is necessary, call St. Vincent de Paul for upcoming dates (715) 423-2111.

Anointing of the Sick: Those seriously ill or undergoing surgery should call the rectory to request an appointment with Father Janusz.

Parish Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM - 5 PM, Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

October 24, 2021

Thirtieth

Sunday

in

Ordinary Time

“Take courage;

get up, Jesus is

calling you.”

Mosaic depicting Mary and the infant Jesus inside the Church of the Dormition abbey in mount Zion Old city East Jerusalem Israel

Liturgical Roles – October 30 & 31

Hospitality 6:00 PM — Lenny & Sue Budzinski 10:30 AM — Randy & Michelle Vinter 5:00 PM — Greg Pesko & Dawn Olson

Lector 6:00 PM — Ray Starks 10:30 AM — Jim Lorbeck 5:00 PM — Trisha Anderson

Altar 6:00 PM — Hernandez Family 10:30 AM —Dan & Wyatt Erdmann 5:00 PM —Jon Anderson ___________________________________________

Eucharistic 6:00 PM — Deacon Kevin Minister 10:30 AM — Judy Ruffi 5:00 PM — Dawn Olson

St. Lawrence Faith Formation, Sacramental Preparation and More Wednesday, Oct 27—Covenants; Moses & the 10 Commandments 6:00 PM Wed, Oct 27—Confirmation: Noah, the Man Who Walked with God 6:00 PM

St. Lawrence News and Notices:

Buildings and Grounds Committee needs help on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, October 26-27, at 10AM to move some of the fencing around the school grounds and help remove the 4 bas-ketball hoop posts. Bring shovels, pliers and screwdrivers. Contact person: Lenny Budzinski

OCTOBER IS THE MONTH OF THE HOLY ROSARY AND RESPECT LIFE MONTH. Pick up your weapon! Please pray the Rosary before Mass and at home with your fami-ly for an end to abortion.

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox has begun! Needy children throughout the world learn about Jesus from a small bible and prayer card placed in each box. Instructions are enclosed to pack your shoebox which you can pick up in back of Church. For more information call Joyce Lobner 715-423-4991 or Lois Hauke 715-712-1520. See insert in bulletin.

Advent Candles are becoming increasingly difficult to find. If you’d like to order a pack for your family Advent wreath, please contact the parish office by Friday, November 5th. Candles are 12” tapers, set of 4 (3 purple, 1 rose), $6.80.

Correction from the secretary: Daily Mass will be said regardless of school snow day cancelations.

What can you do to help keep St. Lawrence active and vibrant? Consider helping out with one or more of the following. Please call the parish office to volunteer. Social Justice Committee is looking for 1 more volunteer to join, and a committee chair. Family Life Committee is looking for 1-2 “empty nesters” and 1 with children still at home to help plan parish family activities. Learn to live stream the Mass! Every day our Mass is live-streamed to our Facebook page. This is made possible by just a few parishioners. It would be helpful to have 2 or more volunteers and then rotate days, Training will be provided (they say it’s really easy!).

Sunday Emergency On Call: FrGuanella 715-629-9952

2021-22 Diocesan Annual Appeal Target : $39,110.00.

Winter coat/jacket collection for month of October

Help keep the community warm this win-ter. Slightly used coats are being collected (no holes; buttons and zippers must work). There is a bin in the Gathering Hall. The Social Justice Committee thanks you for your generosity!

Thank you to St. Philip’s for donating St. Joseph Prayer Cards to St. Lawrence! Cards are in the back of church.

Weekly Donations From October 9/10 & 16/17, 2021

Envelopes & Online Giving - $4862 / $4447

All Saints - $20 / $10

Votive Lights - $55.50 / $42

Plate Collection - $492.31 / $400.57

Mission Sunday - $15 / $100 Total - $5,444.81 / $4,999.57

Average weekly bills - $5,750.00 *This is the average cost of bills every week.

Thank you everyone for your generosity!

ADVERTIZER OF THE WEEK:

Please support our bulletin sponsors!

Pray for this week’s

sponsor, their family,

and their business.

Deanery and Local Events:

16th Annual Halloween Cemetery Prayer Vigil: Pray for souls on Sunday, October 31st, at Calvary Cemetery,

8:00 PM Evening / Night Prayer, Litany of the Saints, Exposition, Eucharistic Procession, and Benediction.

Campfire. Bring a flashlight or candle. If you plan to stay late, bring your own lawn chair, hot cocoa, and

snacks. For more information: (715)424-6279; mariancenterforpeace.org

All Saints’ Day Party 5-7pm, Mon, Nov. 1 @ SSPP Potluck dinner, please bring a dish or two to pass. Children should come dressed as saints! There will be games and fun.

St. Michael’s Fall Dinner November 14 in Junction City – Drive Thru ONLY, serving 11am to 1:30pm, $12.

Diocesan Events:

Domestic Church Evangelization Retreat – October 29-31, 2021 Couples are invited to delve more deeply into the graces of their shared spiritual journey. The goal of the retreat is to strengthen the couple's spousal union and lead them to experience complete harmony and joy in their marriage through simple formation and meaningful dialogue that inten-tionally places Christ in the center. The retreat will be held at Notre Dame Parish Goldsmith Education Center 117 Allen St. Chippewa Falls, WI 54729. $335 per couple, which includes lodging, or $225 per couple without lodging. Both costs include a $150 non-refundable deposit.

Anointing of the Sick

In James 5:14 we read “Is anyone

among you sick? Then he must call

for the elders of the

church and they are to

pray over him, anoint-

ing him with oil in the

name of the Lord.”

Anointing is not just for

the dying. It is also available for any-

one suffering from chronic health

problems, anticipating a surgery, or

undergoing medical testing. Please

call the office 715-421-5777 or talk to

Father Janusz after Mass to schedule

an anointing for you or a loved one.

DIOCESE OF LA CROSSE GUIDELINES FOR REPORTING INSTANCES OF CHILD ABUSE

The Diocese of La Crosse, through its policies and procedures, seeks to pro-

vide a prompt, appropriate and compassionate response to reporters of sexu-

al abuse of a child by any diocesan agent (bishop, priest, deacon, employee,

religious, vendor or volunteer). Anyone wishing to make a report of an allega-

tion of sexual abuse should send that report to Mrs. Karen Becker, Complaint

Intake Agent, at the Diocese of La Crosse, P.O. Box 4004, La Crosse, WI

54602-4004. Alternatively, you can contact Mrs. Becker at 608.791.0179 or

intakeagent@diolc.org. The reporting form is available through the Diocese

of La Crosse Office of Safe Environment or on the diocesan website at: di-

olc.org/safe-environment/reporting. Individuals are also encouraged to

take their reports directly to civil authorities. Copies of the diocesan poli-

cy are available through your local parish and on the diocesan website. If you

have any questions about the Diocese of La Crosse and the implementation

of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, please con-

tact Teresa Brown, Diocese of La Crosse, at 608.791.2679;

or tbrown@diolc.org.

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