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ST MARK PARISH 602 Military Road, Rothschild, Wisconsin

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM - Contact the Parish Offices for baptism dates and to register for preparation sessions.

SACRAMENT of RECONCILIATION Saturday - 10:30 am

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING - Celebrated in the Spring and Fall or in the home and hospital.

RCIA - A catechetical process to assist adults interested in becoming Catholic. Contact the Parish Offices.

MARRIAGE - Couples planning to marry are to notify the Parish Offices one year prior to the desired wedding date.

FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH with the parish, Contact the Parish Offices and ask for Father Slowiak.

Parish Offices: 715-359-5206. Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Pastor: (Rev) Allan L. Slowiak, 715-359-5206 Primary Accompanist: Mikki Fronek, 715-359-5206 Deacon: Patrick McKeough, 715-359-5206 Pastoral Care to the Homebound: Susan Soriano, 715-298-2209 Director of Religious Education: Mary Hart, 715-359-5206 Secretary to the Parish: Mary Maly, 715-359-5206 Pastoral Musician: Mary Martin, 715-359-5206 Bookkeeper: Tracie Olson, 715-359-5206

Newman Catholic Schools at St. Mark 715-359-9662. Principal: Tina Meyer

Email: stmarkroths@smproths.org Web: www.smproths.org

Bulletin article deadline: Tuesdays by Noon

Liturgical Schedule (For the common good, masks are encouraged for weekday and weekend Liturgies)

Monday, September 27 Saint Vincent de Paul, Priest No Sacrament of Eucharist

Tuesday, September 28 Saints Wenceslaus, Martyr; Lawrence Ruiz and Companions, Martyrs

Sacrament of Eucharist, 8:10 am

Wednesday, September 29 Saint Michael Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels

Sacrament of Eucharist, 8:10 am

Thursday, September 30 Saint Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church

Sacrament of Eucharist, for the School No parents or parish members at this time

Friday, October 1 Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church

Sacrament of Eucharist, 8:10 am

Saturday, October 2 The Holy Guardian Angels

Ordinal 27

Sacrament of Reconciliation, 10:30 am Sacrament of Eucharist, 4:30 pm

Sunday, October 3 Respect Life Sunday

Ordinal 27 Sacrament of Eucharist, 8:00 am Sacrament of Eucharist, 10:00 am

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Ordinal 26

September 26, 2021 The precepts of the Lord give great joy to the heart!

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Joshua protests. Note here that Moses, and this is the point of the text, makes it clear that the power of God is not limited to a set time or place or liturgy. James 5:1-6 Perhaps a reread of chapter 4 first. This quotation contains revolutionary words which raise the hairs on the necks of the rich who kill, are greedy, selfish and corrupt. In the line of the prophets of the First [Old] Testament, this writer condemns the injustice of these folks and most interestingly, to despair! Just as rust corrodes metal, so wealth has corrupted them and will ultimately bring complete emptiness. Mark 9:38-48 Again, in the Mediterranean culture, there are two kinds of honor; ascribed and acquired. A person's honor is always on the line to be tested and pecked at. In this quotation we are dealing with insiders and outsiders and ascribed honor among the disciples of Jesus where members share in the group's honor and strive to main-tain and protect this honor. "We saw a man using your name to expel demons and we tried to stop him because he is not our company."

Note how Jesus deals with this "territorial business;" he weakens the boundaries of the group by approving and accepting the outsider knowing that one who works wonders in this name will not likely betray his name and person. A strong caution against our tendencies toward exclusivism, cliquishness and elitism.

Liturgical Ministry We will continue with the monthly volunteer schedule for now. The volunteers who are coming forward to assist at the Liturgies are greatly appreciated.

September 25 and 26, Ordinal 26 4:30 pm Servers. 2 Volunteers Needed Lector. Paula S. Ministers of Hospitality. Don B., 1 Volunteer Needed Extraordinary Ministers. Marie A., 1 Volunteer Needed

8:00 am Servers. 2 Volunteers Needed Lector. William S. Ministers of Hospitality. Jerry W., Margaret K. Extraordinary Ministers. John P., 1 Volunteer Needed

10:00 am Servers. 2 Volunteers Needed Lector. Sara G. Ministers of Hospitality. 2 Volunteers Needed Extraordinary Ministers. 2 Volunteers Needed

SACRED WORSHIP

Office of the Bishop (24 August 2021) We continue to deal with the consequences of COVID-19 and there is the tendency to “throw caution to the wind.” The basic element of justice, attending to the common good can be put on the back burner . . . consider per diocesan policy of 24 August . . . • If fever or flu-like symptoms are observed, the obliga-tion is not to gather until one is healed. • For the unvaccinated, the use of a mask is encouraged but not required; those who have been vaccinated are welcome to mask. • The pews in the wings will continue to follow the every-other-pew-occupancy model for those who would wel-come more space between themselves and others. • As numbers increase the green cards will be removed from the central pews; do continue to practical and com-mon sense social distancing in the pews and communion procession. • Let’s continue to use the hand sanitizer when entering the church.

World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

Pope Francis has established in the Ro-man Rite of Catholicism, an annual World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation inspired by the Orthodox Churches who have observed this day of prayer since 1989. Pope Francis reminds us that: “Christians are called to “an ecological conversion whereby the effects of their encounter with Jesus Christ become evi-dent in their relationship with the world

around them.” Thus, “living our vocation to be protectors of God’s handiwork is essential to a life of virtue; it is not an optional or a secondary aspect of our Christian experi-ence.” - from Praise be to you, my Lord, the encyclical of Pope Francis)

Saint Mark Parish will celebrate this day of prayer for the care of creation on October 4 at 6:30 pm using an order for communal prayer: hymns, psalms and scripture, inter-cessions and a renewed commitment to care for creation.

Reflection of Today’s Scripture Texts —Father Slowiak Numbers 11:25-29 Yes, there is some census material in this book but the text is noted to be a treatise on Jacob/Israel who proclaim from their experience and remind us that God does act in human history. The assistants to Moses are seized by the divine presence of God to which

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October 2 and 3, Ordinal 27 4:30 pm Servers. 2 Volunteers Needed Lector. 1 Volunteer Needed Ministers of Hospitality. Don B., 1 Volunteer Needed Extraordinary Ministers. 2 Volunteers Needed

8:00 am Servers. 2 Volunteers Needed Lector. William S. Ministers of Hospitality. Jerry W., Margaret K. Extraordinary Ministers. 2 Volunteers Needed

10:00 am Servers. 2 Volunteers Needed Lector. 1 Volunteer Needed Ministers of Hospitality. 2 Volunteers Needed Extraordinary Ministers. Linda S., 1 Volunteer Needed

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults The RCIA process of prayer, discernment and catechesis is ongoing in parishes as catechumens or candidates come forward.

• Catechumens—Adults who are not baptized and choos-ing to be initiated into the People of God.

• Candidates—Baptized Christians seeking full commun-ion with the Catholic Church.

• Candidates—Baptized Catholics who choose to com-

plete their Sacraments of Initiation.

Contact the Parish Office at 715-359-5206.

Pastoral Music —Mary Martin

The Handbell Choir will rehearse on Tuesday, September 28, at 3:45 pm, in church. The choir will play at the 10:00 a.m. Liturgy on October 3. Prelude music will be, “They’ll Know We are Christians.”

Parish Choir. It has been a year and a half since we last met and were rehearsing for Holy Week 2020 and we are now ready to meet. We will start by holding short 1-hour rehearsals on October 6 and 20 while maintaining appro-priate distance in the church. It will be a great opportuni-ty for us to reconnect while readying and restoring our voices for choral singing.

Psalm 19:8, 10, 12-13, 14, “Lord you have the words of everlasting life.” In these stanzas of Psalm 19 the Law of the Lord brings refreshment, wisdom, and joy. We praise the perfection of the Law, but also ask God to protect us and to act as a guide, away from sin and thus just judgment.

Homebound Communion —Susan Soriano

Homebound visits for the week of, September 26, Team B: Mary N., Margaret T., Teresa B., Cecilia W., Rosie V., William S.

In the Liturgy of the Church —Helen Ackermann

It seems that we live in a culture that has become divided into camps. We might use terms like conservative or liberal to differentiate the differences. Even families find themselves in different camps often not able to speak about differences of opinions. In the Church we find a wide variety of opinions as to the proper way to follow Jesus Christ. Instead of focusing on the differences, perhaps we need to focus on what binds us together.

The gospel for this Sunday from the community of Mark, tells us that the disciples seemed concerned that there

Mass Intentions for October Peter Wawrzaszek Joan Ostroski 1-Oct

Mary Jo Browczyk Family and Friends 4:30 2-Oct

Marie Salsieder Mike and Donna McMahon

8:00 3-Oct

Marian Featherman Friends 5-Oct

Parish Members - Assisted Living

6-Oct

Bruce Szarkowitz Michael and Carol Dahm

8-Oct

Lillian Lang Lang Family 9-Oct

Dorothy Duberstein Kevin Rainville 8:00 10-Oct

Parish Members - Living Alone

15-Oct

Maria Bruno Robert and Nancy Petulla

16-Oct

Chester and Bernice Jablonski

Cheryl Kraniz 10:00 17-Oct

Yvonne Jessup Tom and Family 19-Oct

Dementia Concerns Parish Members 20-Oct

Ann Knoeck Todd and Diane Treu 21-Oct

Dolores Ogiba Bob and Leigh Ogiba 22-Oct

Leo Bauer June Bauer 23-Oct

Joseph and Therese Golembewski

Nadine Punke 8:00 24-Oct

Parish Members - Cancer

26-Oct

Jack Vander Sanden Elaine Brown 30-Oct

Peter Wynhoff Mike and Pam Ziemer

10:00 31-Oct

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were followers of Jesus who performed good deeds in his name even though they did not follow the twelve. Jesus cautioned them. He used the example of someone offering another a cup of water to drink. The important thing is the deed. If whatever is being done builds the Kingdom of God, the importance of following Jesus in a particular way should not be the most important.

Perhaps it is more important to examine how our individual actions have kept others from following Jesus. Jesus uses very vivid images to help his followers, us, to determine how we should rid ourselves of habits that cause a diminishment in building the kingdom of God. The important aspect of being a follower of Jesus is focusing on the deeds that build the Kingdom of God, not worrying whether the other is truly a follower of Jesus in a particular way.

We remember this week Vincent de Paul, priest (Monday) Wenceslaus, martyr, Lawrence Ruiz and companions, martyrs, (Tuesday) Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, archangels (Wednesday) Jerome, priest, doctor of the Church (Thursday) Therese of the Child Jesus, virgin, doctor of the Church (Friday) Guardian Angels (Saturday)

St. Lawrence Ruiz and companions, married man, martyr (1600-1637) Lawrence Ruiz lived at a time when Europeans were turning Asian Cities into colonies. The Japanese were afraid that they would be conquered by Europeans. They not only tried to shut out the European influence but religions as well. Christians were murdered or forced to leave Japan. Lawrence was born in the Philippines. His parents were Christians. He married and had three children. He joined a secret missionary team of Dominicans and went to Japan. A storm blew his ship to the island of Okinawa which is off the coast of Japan. He and his companions were taken to Nagasaki where they were tortured and killed. Nagasaki at one time had a number of Christians. Over 50,000 Catholics were killed or driven from their homes. Lawrence Ruiz if the first Filipino martyr to be canonized.

CATHOLIC EDUCATION/FORMATION

Catholic Education and Formation Committee Minute Summary for 14 September 2021 01. Present: Amy Adamus, Mary H. Hart, Tina Meyer, Albert Romportl, and Father Slowiak. Excused: Rick Svennes 02. The Prayer marked Ordinal 24 03. The minutes of the June 8, 2021 meeting were accept-ed as written. 04. Chapter 3 of Pope Francis' Encyclical, On Fraternity and Social Friendship was discussed. Pope Francis reflected on the concept of an ‘open world’ noting the biblical starting point that human persons are created to and have the ability

to form communities, that closed groups are not the source of happiness. Each person has a dignity equal to our own, thus social friendship involves having concern that transcends man-made borders and concerning this he writes that a “planned, global universalism cannot be aimed at plundering or dominating others. This is false universalism. Migration should be avoided by creating the conditions within each nation that allow people to remain, not leave, when people leave there are four key words: welcome, protect, promote and integrate. “When a nation opens itself to others, it must take care not to lose its own culture and richness. A nation can welcome others only when they are firmly grounded in their place, if not the fear of new people leads to rejection and erecting walls resulting in a place that is narrow, weary and infirm even as its people sit among their riches. No nation can develop the common good of its people if it remains isolated.” 05. Newman Catholic Schools Education Commission Meeting of 25 May, 2021. One comment. The note about a potential mandatory purchase of SCRIP seems to be a tuition increase in disguise. 06. NCS: Saint Mark with COVID-19 Contingency Plan. A. Some policies in effect last year have been lifted but NCS is operating under most of the precautions that were in effect last year. B. The enrollment as of 14 September, preschool through Grade 5 is 132: 3 Day Preschool, 12; 4-Year-Old Kin-dergarten, 28, Kindergarten, 11; Grade 1, 16; Grade 2, 16, Grade 3, 19, Grade 4, 16, Grade 5, 14. 07. Catechetics/Faith Formation with COVID-19 Contingen-cy Plan. A. Seven points of the COVID-19 Contingency Plan will be discussed with parents at the 22 September Parent Meeting. As NCS most of the policies in place last year will remain active. Second, the report noted the service opportu-nities that are scheduled for all grades. 08. Passing on the Faith the Pain and the Promise the pro-posal of WDREL (Wausau Deanery Religious Education Lead-ers) is scheduled for 21 October (1:30-4:00) as a virtual presentation for parish leaders, committee member and school and catechetical faculties. The presentation will be recorded for those who cannot attend in the afternoon. Links will be provided by request. Contact Mary H. Hart, DRE at (715.359.5206) Second, scheduled for 24 February is the presentation, “ABC’s of ministering to Gen Z Parents.” The particulars of time and mode are being detailed. 09. 1) Review/Application of the NCS Strategic Plan/Domain-Catholic Identity at St Mark: NCS, 2) Critical Race Theory in education.

Religious Education —Mary Hart

Religious education sessions begin this week! We

look forward to an awesome year of building community, learning about our Catholic faith, and growing together as Disciples of Jesus Christ. Review the Religious Ed. hand-book to check which school entrance you should drop off and pick up your child at.

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This week in Religious Ed: September 29 6:15 pm, Sessions for grades 1-9 in the school building October 3 Sunday School in the school building during the 10:00 am Liturgy October 6 6:15 pm, Sessions for grades 1-9 in the school building.

Religious Education Program volunteer opportunities We currently have a need at the following grade levels:

• Grade 3 (half time) Catechist – plan and teach a lesson 2 Wednesdays a month.

• Catechist Aides – be an extra hand to assist the catechist

What’s needed on the part of a catechist is a desire to grow in faith and a willingness to share that faith with the young people of our parish. Contact Mary Hart at maryhh@smproths.org or 715-359-5206 for information.

Newman Catholic Schools The NCS Mission Statement reads:

Newman Catholic Schools provides excellence in education in a Catholic environment and enhances the personal and spiritual growth of our students to meet life's challenges.

NCES: St Mark September 30 Sacrament of Eucharist, School No parents or parish members ADULT ENRICHMENT — Father Slowiak

5) Reflecting on the Sacrament of Eucharist. Why bread and wine? Part two. During the celebration of the Seder (Passover) Meal there is a testimony of the experience of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob/Israel empierce with God and during the ritual reading adults take four cups of wine representing the four stages of the divine salvation and redemption of Israel from slav-ery under the Egyptians that are recalled during the meal.

1. "I will take you out . . . . " [Salvation from harsh labor] 2. "I will save/heal you . . . . " [Salvation from servitude] 3. "I will redeem you . . . ." [Salvation by crossing the Sea of Reeds] 4. "I will take you as a nation . . . ." [Becoming a nation at Sinai founded on reverencing God and acting justly toward others, i.e., the Ten Commandments].

A fifth cup is poured for Prophet Elijah during the second half of the Seder in anticipation that Elijah will visit during the celebration and announce the arrival of the Messiah. This fifth cup represent future redemption, it is left uncon-sumed.

The Seder is celebrated annually and it is understood that individual family celebrations are elements of one univer-sal celebration with all who have gone before the present generation. The Seder is on-going and gives the Jewish community an identity and they experience spiritually the four stages of redemption. During the Seder those cele-brating enter into and experience the four stages of re-demption in the eternal presence of God which has no past or future as we count time.

We keep in mind that the ritual of the Sedar (Passover) developed over many generations and is the ritual of a settled, not a migrating people. - To be continued.

FAMILY LIFE Parish members Wedding Anniversaries in October, 10 Years, 25 Years, 50 Years and . . .

Preparation for the Celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism

October 7, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Parents with their first child or if you have recently joined the parish. Call the Parish Offices, 715-359-5206 to register.

Discussions: God Talk, The Meaning of the Sacrament of Baptism . The Church and Baptism . A Multiple Choice Clinic . The Liturgy of the Sacrament of Baptism .

Concerning godparents.

SOCIAL CONCERNS

THANK YOU for your continued support of the St. Mark Parish Circle of Joy. If you know a person or family who is in need of assistance, contact the Parish Offices (715-359-5206).

All information will remain confidential.

Circle of Joy. Is in need of cereal, spaghetti pasta and other, hearty soups, peas, and tuna. Your generosity

appreciated!

Wedding Date Years

10/25/1958 63 Martin and Marilyn Glatczak

10/07/1961 60 Paul and Ruth Schieffer

10/28/1961 60 Bernard and Iris Breitenbach

10/13/1962 59 Lawrence and Marilyn Smith

10/03/1964 57 William and Mary Joan Rose

10/01/1966 55 Marvin and Betty Kamke

10/03/1970 51 James and Joan Brown

10/17/1970 51 John and Lynn Lawler

10/22/2011 10 Carl and Amanda Dodge

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LADIES COUNCIL OF ST. MARK PARISH

Ladies Council Meeting: October 5 at 6:00 pm We will be collecting NEW men's and women's socks, hand warmers and foot/toe warmers for the Wausau Communi-ty Warming Center. Bring your items to the October Meeting. Agenda: • A report will be given to the full council, of the projects/

items that Ladies Council funded during the pandemic. • Treasurer’s Report - including the Baby Bottle Drive,

Mount View Christmas donation, scholarships, and rectory renovation

• Due’s Collection Membership in the Ladies Council is open to all women in the parish. An annual offering of $5 which is used to con-tinue the ministries of the Ladies Council. If you are una-ble to the meeting a dues envelope will be included for your use in the bulletin in October. • Future Council plans

Bake Sale or other fundraiser Holiday Ladies Council Dinner Circle of Joy Shawl Ministry

• Dessert

PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL Budget Committee

Your tithe is greatly appreciated! It can be mailed in or brought to the Parish Office. If you are interested in automatic withdrawal, contact the parish office for the form.

IN THE AREA

Save the Date! March for Life Wisconsin, Saturday, October 2, Wisconsin State Capitol, Madison, Noon to 3:00 pm. Pro-Life Wisconsin will be providing buses from various Wisconsin cities (including Wausau) which will arrive in Madison at noon. You will hear various inspirational speeches from local pro-life leaders, march around the Capitol, and end at Planned Parenthood, clos-ing the day in prayer. For more information and to register, visit https://www.prolifewi.org/upcoming-events/2021/10/2/march-for-life-wisconsin

St. James Fraternity of the Secular Franciscans will meet on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Krasowski Hall, St. Michael Church for a Transitus Service. Guests are welcome. For more information call Lora at 715-845-8927.

St. Ladislaus Parish Youth Rally: Wednesday, October 13 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Presenter is Steve Angrisano. Young and old alike embrace the passionate message of faith, hope and love woven throughout his music and storytelling. Always rooted in a spirit of humility and faithfulness, Steve’s easy, honest style of ministry is born from who he is: a committed witness to the life and love of Jesus Christ. Advanced registration required. Free will donations accepted.

Join us in praying for our nation at the Public Square Rosary Rally, Saturday, October 16 at 12:00 (Noon), St. Mark Parish, 602 Military Rd, on the sidewalk. If inclement weather, the rally will be held inside the church. This “America Needs Fatima Rosary Rally” is one of many

taking place simultaneously across America. Contacts are: Karen Tauferner (715) 359-5321 or Margaret Kestly (715) 359-7073

Presentation on the marriage annulment process of the Catholic Church, St. Matthew Parish, Wausau, October 25, at 6:30 pm.

Monsignor Robert P. Hundt of the Matrimonial Tribunal of the Diocese of LaCrosse will explain the teachings of the Catholic Church regarding annulments, provide information regarding what is involved in the process and give guidance on filing a formal petition.

The presentation is open to anyone who is divorced. For exam-ple, any Catholic who is thinking of applying for a possible decla-ration of nullity of a marriage, or a divorced non-Catholic person who is thinking of marrying a Catholic. Finally, anyone who would like general enlightenment on this topic for the purpose of possibly sharing with family and friends would also be wel-come to attend.

Stewardship of Time and Talent

Volunteer/community involvement this week

by parish members, 68 hours

Mass Attendance 29-Aug 5-Sept 12-Sept 19-Sept

4:30 92 83 91 89

8:00 88 74 96 89

10:00 108 93 126 118

Total 288 250 313 296

Operating Income 19-Sep 1 Jul-19 Sep 2022 Balance

Adult 8,830.00 120,667.28 585,000 464,332.72

Student 0.00 600 600.00

Offering 82.00 1,370.75 23,500 22,129.25

Debt Rdctn 110.00 3,148.45

Totals 9,022.00 125,186.48

Adult Tithe Summary

Tithe Budgeted Per Week 11,250.00

Received this Week 8,830.00

-2,420.00

Avg Contribution this Week 73.58 120 families/individuals

Received Weeks 1-12 120,667.28

Budgeted Weeks 1-12 135,000.00

Budget (14,332.72)

Other Income/Transfers

Circle of Joy .00 185.00

Votive Candles 107.75 337.25

Mission Co-op South India 10.00 2,870.00

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Regarding the Cross of Jesus Pope Francis in Preov, Slovakia, Sept. 14, 2021, a digest of a report by Inés San Martín, at https://cruxnow.com

Pope Francis celebrated the Byzantine Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom on September 14, the Feast of Exultation of the Holy Cross.

Pope Francis noted that we hear words about the crucifix of Jesus but are tempted to prefer a God who is powerful and triumphant. He said, “How often do we long for a Christianity of winners, a triumphalist Christianity that is important and influential, that re-ceives glory and honor? Yet a Christianity without a cross is a world Christianity and shows itself to be sterile” and he spoke about the centrality of the message of the cross in Christianity: “God saves us by allowing all the evil of our world to be unleashed upon himself.”

Inés San Martín writes that Pope Francis said crucifixes are found all over including as jewelry, in homes, cars and pockets. But they have no real use, Pope Francis added, “unless we stop to look at the crucified Jesus and open our hearts to him, unless we let ourselves be struck by the wounds he bears for our sake, unless our hearts swell with emotion and we weep before the God wounded for love of us.”

Second, People Francis talked about the Cross leading believers to “bear witness,” and that there’s “no lack of opportunities” for bear-ing witness to Jesus in the world today, “Yet our witness can be weakened by worldliness and mediocrity,” he said.

“The cross demands instead a crystal clear, transparent, under-standable testimony . . . . the cross is not a flag to wave, but the pure source of a new way of living. Which? That of the Gospel, that of the Beatitudes. A witness who bears the cross in his or her heart, and not only on his or her neck, views no one as an enemy, but everyone as a brother or sister for whom Jesus gave his life. A wit-ness of the cross does not dwell on the wrongs of the past or keep lamenting the present,” Francis said.

SCRIPTURE TEXTS - Ordinal 27

Opening Prayer: Lord God, in meditating on your holy word, it is often difficult to understand what you want from me. Help me to realize that my love for you is always based on relationship. Just as husband and wife in relationship come to know one another, help me to come to know you through your son, Jesus Christ, he who is Lord forever and ever. Amen.

GENESIS 2:18-24 The LORD God said: "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a suitable partner for him." So the LORD God formed out of the ground various wild animals and various birds of the air, and he brought them to the man to see what he would call them; whatever the man called each of them would be its name. The man gave names to all the cattle, all the birds of the air, and all wild animals; but none proved to be the suitable partner for the man.

So the LORD God cast a deep sleep on the man, and while he was asleep, he took out one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh. The LORD God then built up into a woman the rib that he had taken from the man. When he brought her to the man, the man said: "This one, at last, is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; this one shall be called 'woman, ' for out of 'her man' this one has been taken." That is why a man leaves his father and mother and clings to his wife, and the two of them become one flesh.

PSALM 128:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 R. (cf. 5) May the Lord bless us all the days of our lives. Blessed are you who fear the LORD, who walk in his ways! For you shall eat the fruit of your handiwork; blessed shall you be, and favored. R. May the Lord bless us all the days of our lives.

Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine in the recesses of your home; your children like olive plants around your table. R. May the Lord bless us all the days of our lives.

Behold, thus is the man blessed who fears the LORD. The LORD bless you from Zion: may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life. R. May the Lord bless us all the days of our lives.

May you see your children's children. Peace be upon Israel! R. May the Lord bless us all the days of our lives. HEBREWS 2:9-11 Brothers and sisters: He "for a little while" was made "lower than the angels," that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.

For it was fitting that he, for whom and through whom all things exist, in bringing many children to glory, should make the leader to their salva-tion perfect through suffering. He who consecrates and those who are being consecrated all have one origin. Therefore, he is not ashamed to call them 'brothers.'

MARK 10:2-16 The Pharisees approached Jesus and asked, "Is it lawful for a husband to divorce his wife?" They were testing him. He said to them in reply, "What did Moses command you?" They replied, "Moses permitted a husband to write a bill of divorce and dismiss her." But Jesus told them, "Because of the hardness of your hearts he wrote you this command-ment. But from the beginning of creation, God made them male and female. For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh. So they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, no human being must separate." In the house the disciples again ques-tioned Jesus about this. He said to them, "Whoever divorces his wife and marries another, commits adultery against her; and if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery."

And people were bringing children to him that he might touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this he became indignant and said to them, "Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Amen, I say to you, whoever does not accept the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it." Then he embraced them and blessed them, placing his hands on them.

Concluding Prayer: Give me the grace to accept the kingdom of God like a child, help me to understand how I am to live my life in rela-tionship and in community with others. Teach be to love others as I ought. I make this prayer in the name of Jesus, he who is Lord

forever and ever. Amen.

Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States of America, copyright ©1998, 1997, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc. Washington, D. C. Used with permission. All Rights reserved. No part of the Lectionary for Mass be reproduced by means without permission in writing from the copyright owner.

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(715)359-8281

Park: 980 Old Hwy 51 Mosinee WI 54455

RENTALS: MOBILE HOMES, APARTMENTS!

RV SITES by week, month or year.

Scott R. Murch, M.D. Orthopedic Upper Extremity Surgeon

715-847-2382

www.oaw-ortho.com