Readings for the Week of September 24, 2017 Sunday: Is 55:6-9/Ps 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18/Phil 1:20c-24, 27a/Mt 20:1-16a Monday: Ezr 1:1-6/Ps 126:1b-6/Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday: Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20/Ps 122:1-5/Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday: Ezr 9:5-9/Tb 13:2-4befghn, 7-8/Lk 9:1-6 Thursday: Hg 1:1-8/Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b/Lk 9:7-9 Friday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a/Ps 138:1-5/Jn 1:47-51 Saturday: Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a/Jr 31:10-12ab, 13/Lk 9:43b-45 Next Sunday: Ez 18:25-28/Ps 25:4-9/Phil 2:1-11 or 2:1-5/Mt 21:28-32

Website: www.stmaxkolbe.org

Bulletin Submission: bulletin@stmaxkolbe.org Father Peter Manickam, Pastor mpmgm60@gmail.com

Parish Office: (715) 824-3380

Parish Secretary — Angie Sturzl 715-824-3380

angie@stmaxkolbe.org

Financial Secretary — Doreen Krusick 715-824-3380

Pastoral Council — JoAnn Doyle 715-824-2011 Scott Hintz 715-572-7420 Finance Council — Pam Zinda 715-366-2185 Dennis Fay 715-824-5075

Building & Grounds Committee — Leo Gonnering 571-243-0250 Parish Council of Catholic Women — Sherry Fay 920-636-5010 Pro-Life Committee — Cindy Gresl 920-566-2305 Elizabeth Ministry — Jennifer Hendrix 715-344-3099 Family Life Committee — Tasha Shurpit Prayer Chain — Helen Buckholt 920-622-4461 Judy Scholler 920-765-0419 Sacred Steps Program — Jane Bauer 715-258-9563 SCRIP — Terri Hoerter 715-340-9816

Knights of Columbus —Bob Elwood 715-310-4374

Garden Club — Peggy Root 715-498-1597

Religious Education (CCD) — Kim Auer 715-252-8745

Confirmation Program — Jeremiah Auer 715-281-9825 Guardian Angels Cemetery — Ken Trzebiatowski 715-498-6066 Hope Cemetery (Heffron) — Sharon Lorenz 715-366-4557 St. Martin Cemetery — Tom Guth 366-4104 St. Patrick Cemetery — Helen Helbach 715-824-5880

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St. Maximilian Kolbe A Catholic Church in Rural Southeastern Portage County, WI

8611 State Highway 54 • Almond, WI 54909

Go and do likewise... Luke 10:37

Due to the Fall Harvest Dinner on October 1st, the Operation Bootstrap Collection will be held the following

weekend, October 7th and 8th. They are especially in need of meals in a can, sugar free items, vegetables with low sodium, and gluten free items.

LIVING ROSARY & BABY SHOWER Sunday, September 24th Following the 10am Mass All are encouraged to participate, especially those who took part in the Spiritual Adoption program this year. New baby items donated will go to the First Choice Pregnancy Center!

A luncheon will be served after the living rosary. Thank you for all your support!

LIVE THE LITURGY - INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK True love does not measure itself against the love of others. If I am truly in love with God there is no need to compare myself with others or succumb to jealousy if others appear closer than I or because I have loved longer. Authentic love does not consider benefits or privileges. It simply desires to be in the presence of the One who is loved. God invites all of his children into a relationship with him. It does not matter when along our life's journey we accept that invitation. It is only important that we do. In our Gospel today, the owner of the vineyard promised the usual daily wage to everyone, regardless of what time each started working. God promises love and eternal life to all who enter into relationship with him. It does not matter when. This is God's pure merciful gift. It is God's to give as God desires. WHY DO WE DO THAT? - CATHOLIC TRADITIONS EXPLAINED Question: Who is St. Jerome and why is he so significant that we honored him with a feast on September 30? Answer: St. Jerome (345-420) was considered the greatest biblical scholar of his day, conversant with Latin, Greek, and Hebrew. He set about translating the books of the Bible from their original languages into Latin. Much of Jerome's correspondence has survived and gives us a powerful glimpse into the kind of person that he was, as well as the time in which he lived. Jerome eventually became Pope Damasus' (366-384) personal secretary. In the West, Latin was overtaking Greek as the language of the common people. The pope desired a translation of the Bible that would be accurately translated from the original languages into the language and idiom of the people. Previous Latin translations existed, but they were poor in quality. Jerome set about this task and spent the rest of his life meticulously translating. He is credited with the translation of the Bible known as the Vulgate, a Latin translation intended to address the needs of the common people. That translation became the standard and the only one used by Catholics until modern times. Catholics did not actively engage in a similar process until 1943, when Pius XII allowed Catholic scholars once again to go back to the original languages and translate an accurate and meticulous version of the Bible. We carry on that tradition to this very day.

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St. Max’s Spiritual Adoption Program

This Week’s Birthdays & Anniversaries

Birthdays

David Glinski 9/24 Mike Retzki 9/24

Lorraine Kedrowicz 9/26 Janice Turzinksi 9/26 Chris Peterson 9/26 Shawn Russill 9/26 Nora Widder 9/26

Jesse Noth 9/27 Judy Turzinski 9/28 Oaklee Doyle 9/28 Ann Peterson 9/30

Kari Printz 9/30 Cody Krusick 9/30

Anniversaries Scott & Diane Kollock 9/30

** John & Mary Shea 9/19 (36 years!)

New Parishioners We welcome you to our parish family. If you wish to join our parish, you may register by calling the parish office.

Marriage Arrangements Arrangements must be made at least six months in advance. Please call the parish office for an appointment.

Baptism Please call the parish office prior to the birth of your child.

Sacrament of the Sick Please call the parish office at 824-3380.

Mass Intentions

Please submit Mass Intentions to the parish office or call 715.824.3380.

Please call the parish office before coming in to the church. Office hours will vary, and we would hate for you to come and no one be here.

Office Hours Tues: 1-5pm Wed & Thurs: 9am-1pm

Saturday, September 30 7:00 pm

Servers: Tanner D. & Volunteer Reader: Judy Snow Usher Captain: Diane Z. Eucharistic Ministers: Judy S., Alan B., Jane B., Pat H.

Sunday, October 1 8:30 am Servers: McKenna C., Max T., Austin Z. Reader: Kendra Cichy Usher Captain: George Caldwell Eucharistic Ministers: Kendra C., JoAnn D., Sharon L., Joan B.

Sunday, October 1 10:00 am Servers: Brady S., Brock S., Garrett S. Reader: Volunteer Usher Captain: Steve Kaminski Eucharistic Ministers: Kathy G., Nila P., Bob Y., Melanie D.

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Your Financial Support for 9/17/2017 Adult Envelopes 2886.00 Offertory: 349.00 Maintenance & Repairs: 50.00 Vigil Candles 67.00 Childrens 0.00

Total: 3,352.00

Fall Harvest Dinner Sunday, October 1 Our annual Fall Harvest Dinner is upon us! Adults: $10; Children 6-12 $5; 5 & Under Free Household Family Rate $25.00 Each Family is asked to donate: 2 LARGE Homemade Pies: Lemon, Pecan, Pumpkin, Apple & Any Berry (No Frozen/Cream) Families with the last name A-I: 1/2 gallon of milk (no skim) J-Z: 1 can jellied cranberry sauce & 1 stick butter Posters are available in the gathering space. The sign up sheet in the gathering space still has open spots. Please sign up today! Questions? Contact Mary at 715.340.7217 or Pat at 715.366.2576

Centennial Celebration of Fatima Saturday, Oct. 7 at St. Max’s

We will be celebrating the culmination of the centennial celebration of Fatima with a Marian procession, rosary, and benediction after the 7pm Mass. Please join us in honoring Our Blessed Mother!

St. Kateri Tekakwitha Shrine Trip Registration and housing information is now available in the gathering space. The dates are Friday, Oct. 20

th till 5pm Saturday,

Oct. 21. The cost for transportation will be $46 per person. A block of rooms at the Flat Creek Inn and Suites in Hayward has been set up for your convenience. The registration form will provide details on how to book your room. The prices are based on double occupancy with a max of 4 per room which will give the best price (approx. $39 per person) We will be meeting at 8am on Friday, October 20. Please con-sider joining us on this wonderful trip. We will have enough adults chaperones going so students are greatly encouraged to attend. This will also meet service hours and Confirmation requirements for students. If you have any questions contact Mary at 715-340-7217.

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PCCW Upcoming Events

9/26 Deanery Board Meeting - Torun

10/17 Save the Date! PCCW guest speaker, Daniel Ault, Chief of Police, will discuss the topic of do-mestic violence.

That Man Is You —Men’s Program Tuesday Mornings 6-7:30am Sacred Heart Church, Polonia, WI Beginning September 12, 2017 All Men are Welcome and Encouraged to Attend! For more info, call Tom at 715.321.4349.

Dynamic Catholic Presents:

Holiness Revolution October 7, 2017 9am-1:30 pm St. James Catholic Church For Tickets, visit DynamicCatholic.com Or call 859-980-7900

JPII Group of Portage County Presents Epic: The Early Church We meet at 7:15 pm every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month in the Joseph Room at St. Bronislava Church. You need not attend every meeting. All are welcome. The study begins September 11th. Email jp2portagecounty@gmail.com with questions.

Youth Trip to Holy Hill! Teens 7th-12th grade are invited to an awesome day at Holy Hill! Saturday, October 7th, 2017 Fun, faith, music, friends and a HUGE FIRE! To register, Contact Laura at St. Bron’s at 715.341.6706 or email laura@stbrons.com by September 18th. Spots are open on a first come basis. It will fill up fast. We will be traveling by Lamer’s motor coach. Bus departs St. Bron’s at 6am and will return around 9pm. Cost is $20 which includes lunch, event and transportation. Teens will need money for dinner stop on way home.

Post 339 American Legion & Auxiliary

Annual Charcoal Chicken or Pork Chop Dinner

Sunday, Oct 8th Legion Clubhouse, Almond, WI Serving 11:00am to 2:00pm

Parish Weekly Schedule and Mass Intention Offerings Saturday, September 23 St. Pius of Pietrelcina NO Choir Practice 6:15 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Confessions 7:00 p.m. MASS:+Louise Harris By John & Pat Kalata

Sunday, September 24 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:45 a.m.-8:15 a.m. Confessions 8:30 a.m. MASS:+Eugene Stuczynski By Luci Kukowski 10:00 a.m. MASS: For the people of St. Max’s 11:00 a.m. LIVING ROSARY & BABY SHOWER 6:30 p.m. Adoration

Monday, September 25 NO MASS

Tuesday, September 26 St. Cosmas, St. Damien 5:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration 6:00 p.m. MASS: Blessings for Kyra Mongan By Mom & Dad

Wednesday, September 27 St. Vincent de Paul 8:00 a.m. MASS:+Carol Trempe By the Sankey & Shulfer Families 6:00 p.m. Religious Education Classes

Thursday, September 28 St. Wenceslaus St. Lawrence 8:00 a.m. MASS:+Tony Churas, by David & Geraldine

Friday, September 29 The Archangels 8:00 a.m. MASS:+Louise Harris, by Friends

Saturday, September 30 St. Jerome NO Choir Practice 6:15 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Confessions 7:00 p.m. MASS:+Jacqueline & Edward Mroczenski By the Smith & Pliska Families

Sunday, October 1 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:45 a.m.-8:15 a.m. Confessions 8:30 a.m. MASS: For the people of St. Max’s 10:00 a.m. MASS: Ann Marie Kowaleski By Jerome Kowaleski 11:00 a.m. Fall Harvest Dinner 6:30 p.m. Adoration

We are now accepting donations for the Basket and Bucket Raffles and the Silent Auction that will be taking place during our Fall Harvest Dinner on October 1st.

Material donations should be new and brought to the church to be

displayed.

Be creative!

If anyone would like to help ask area businesses for donations or

if you have questions, please contact Betty Gonnering

Fall Dinner Raffles & Silent Auction