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ST. PETER & ST. CASIMIR PARISHES Second Sunday of Advent December 8, 2019 Welcome to the Catholic Parishes of St. Peter and St. Casimir. Thank You for joining us in worship! Parish Office: 715-344-6115 at 800 Fourth Ave., Stevens Point Website: stpeter.us Facebook: Saint Peter Catholic Church Regular Mass Schedule 8:15am Monday Mass @ St. Stephen Tuesday - Friday at 8:00AM Saturday: 4:00PM Sunday: 7:30 AM & 10:30 AM (9:00 am Mass @ St. Casimir) 203 W. Casimir Rd., St. Pt. SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION Reconciliation: Tuesday - Friday at 7:15 - 7:45 AM Saturday 3:00 - 3:45 PM Baptism: New parents are required to take part in a preparation program, if possible, before the child’s birth. Please contact the Parish Office for more registration information. Marriage: Couples requesting the Sacrament of Matrimony should contact the Pastor at the time of formal engagement or at least 6 months prior to the date of the wedding. It is required that you participate in a 2-fold marriage preparation program. Please call the Parish Office to schedule a meeting with the Pastor. Anointing of the Sick: Those who are seriously sick, ill for an extended period of time or are about to undergo surgery may receive Anointing and Holy Communion. Call the Parish: 715-344-6115 to make arrangements. BAKE SALE this WEEKEND - Come See! Sponsored by Rosary Society Run/Walk Planning Meeting, December 11 6:30pm, Faustina Room CHRISTMAS COOKIE-WALK, by Family Life December 14, Kolbe Hall - Opens at 8:30 am

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ST. PETER & ST. CASIMIR PARISHES Second Sunday of Advent

December 8, 2019

Welcome to the Catholic Parishes of

St. Peter and St. Casimir.

Thank You for joining us in worship!

Parish Office: 715-344-6115 at

800 Fourth Ave., Stevens Point

Website: stpeter.us

Facebook: Saint Peter Catholic Church

Regular Mass Schedule

8:15am Monday Mass @ St. Stephen Tuesday - Friday at 8:00AM

Saturday: 4:00PM

Sunday: 7:30 AM & 10:30 AM

(9:00 am Mass @ St. Casimir) 203 W. Casimir Rd., St. Pt.

SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION Reconciliation:

Tuesday - Friday at 7:15 - 7:45 AM

Saturday 3:00 - 3:45 PM

Baptism:

New parents are required to take part in a

preparation program, if possible, before

the child’s birth. Please contact the Parish

Office for more registration information.

Marriage:

Couples requesting the Sacrament

of Matrimony should contact the Pastor

at the time of formal engagement or

at least 6 months prior to the date of the

wedding. It is required that you participate

in a 2-fold marriage preparation program.

Please call the Parish Office to schedule

a meeting with the Pastor.

Anointing of the Sick:

Those who are seriously sick, ill for an

extended period of time or are about to

undergo surgery may receive Anointing

and Holy Communion. Call the Parish:

715-344-6115 to make arrangements.

BAKE SALE this WEEKEND - Come See! Sponsored by Rosary Society

Run/Walk Planning Meeting, December 11 6:30pm, Faustina Room CHRISTMAS COOKIE-WALK, by Family Life December 14, Kolbe Hall - Opens at 8:30 am

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St. Peter’s Pastor: Rev. Arul Joseph Visuvasam [email protected] or 715-344-6115

St. Peter’s Associate Pastor: Father Todd Mlsna [email protected] or 715-252-8157

Deacon: Ray Heitzinger Lay Ministry Coordinator

[email protected]

Administrative Assistant: Tracy Spoerl [email protected]

Parish Secretary: Judy McLaughlin [email protected]

Director of Religious Education: Deacon Ray Heitzinger [email protected]

Youth Minister: [email protected]

Music Director: Nicole Van Tiem [email protected]

RCIA Coordinator: Natalino Xuereb [email protected]

Webmaster: Calvin Friedenfels [email protected]

Pacelli Catholic Middle School (Grades 5-8) Principal: Ellen Lopas: 715-344-1890

PCS Central Office: 715-341-2445 Maintenance/Custodian: Jeff Patton

Parish Office Hours:

M - TH 8:30 - 3:00; Friday 8:30 - 11:30

Phone: 715-344-6115

St. Peter’s Mass Intentions

Contact Information

Saint Peter Catholic Church Parish Website: stpeter.us

TUESDAY, December 10

8:00 am †Joan Danczyk For the Intention of: Doug & Patti Lane

WEDNESDAY, December 11 8:00 am †Ted & Lucille Zurawski

†Elise Weinberger

THURSDAY, December 12

8:00 am †John Wiza †Dr. Mike Klasinski

FRIDAY, December 13 8:00 am †Myron Laska †Roy Shafranski

SATURDAY, December 14 8:00 am Communion Service 4:00 pm †David Katzmark

†Carrie Migas

SUNDAY, December 15 7:30 am †Carrie Migas

†Bob Stroik

10:30 am †Dorothy Drefcinski For the Families of St. Peter & St. Casimir Parishes

St. Peter’s Mass Intentions

Parish Website: stpeter.us

Contact Information

Date & Time (Next Week)

MINISTERS of the WORD

MINISTERS of the

EUCHARIST

ALTAR SERVERS

MINISTERS of

HOSPITALITY

SCRIP SELLERS

SATURDAY

4:00pm

Dec. 14, 2019

Bev Niescior Mary Sadler

Gerry Weber Matt Bablitch Mary Makuski

Mark Pakulski Dick Glinski

Mateo Koch Paul Koch

Dawn Weber

SUNDAY

7:30am

Dec. 15, 2019

Lee Petersen Donna Bemowski

Donna Bemowski Jim Gies Yvonne Gies

Andrew Schoenecker Dick Glinski Bob Govett

Marvin Przekurat Darlene Przekurat Judy Hinke

Kristine Firminhac

SUNDAY

10:30am

Dec. 15, 2019

Angel Gebeau Chelsea Peeters

Deacon Ray Nancy Kemmeter Natalino Xuereb

Tiana McIntyre Anton Klein Mathias Gebeau

Gene Numsen Dick Glinski Carl Knuese Ralph Woyak

Arlene Gollon

Here’s A Cost Free Way to SUPPORT ST. PETER PARISH: Buy & USE SCRIP for Everyday Spending: Gas - Groceries - Holidays; Try It Out - Buy One or Two Cards this Weekend

Chaplet of Divine Mercy at St. Peter Parish

As always, Prayed Together at 3:00 each Wednesday, during our 24-hour Eucharistic Adoration.

Come Join and say Hello to Jesus

First Friday Adoration: 8:00am - 5:00pm

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Isaiah’s Message of Hope

We hear from the Prophet Isaiah in today’s first reading that a shoot shall sprout from the stump of Jesse. Jesse was the father of King David, one of the Old Testament leaders idealized by the Jews. It is important to know where we come from, who we are related to, and our history as a people. The Prophet Isaiah was telling the people that one day there will be one who comes to lead the people from the lineage of David. The equivalent for us would be someone saying that a leader from the line of Abraham Lincoln was going to arise in our midst. We see Lincoln as a great leader who rid the country of the evil of slavery. The people of Isaiah’s time would see King David as that type of leader: someone to emulate. We will hear from Isaiah every week of Advent because his prophetic writing opens our minds to the idea that a savior would come, a messiah who would lead the people. There were ideas among the people that the messiah would be a military leader like David who would free Judah from their oppressors. That idea was still alive when Jesus, the true Messiah, came on the human scene. The idea of freedom from a conquering country appeals to everyone, so we can understand why this idea was popular. But Jesus was not that kind of leader; rather, he came to free us from the chains of sin. This is the greatest victory ever, yet the worldly don’t seem to care about this sort of freedom, as they are more concerned with things of the world.

But we are not to be concerned with what others feel is important. We are to follow God’s ways: the ways the Messiah taught. These teachings are found in Sacred Scripture, one of the pillars Catholics uphold along with Sacred Tradition. That is why we need to understand our past and read His Word; why our scripture and tradition are important. So as we progress through Advent, reflect upon what Isaiah points to and celebrate in our hearts that He has come among us.

Deacon Ray

Pastoral Council Fr. Joseph 715-344-6115 Deacon Ray 715-630-1275 Tamás Bodor 715-343-8188 Calvin Friedenfels 608-260-5427 Gladys Glodoski 715-344-2811 Kevin Hagen 715-344-8565 Ryan Jeidy 715-252-0158 Shelly Korger 715-347-5288 Mary Makuski 715-344-3359 Fay Schultz 715-344-7839 Gerry Weber 715-344-8220 Rick Zupan 715-544-4321

Finance Council Fr. Joseph 715-344-6115 Matt Bablitch 715-343-1980 Jim Gies 715-344-0736 Debra Jakusz 715-341-5834 Nancy Koch 715-341-0770 Joe Niescior 715-344-3455 Gerry Weber 715-344-8220

Bldg. & Grounds: Ben Gebeau 715-344-6115

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) Skrzeczkoski, Mary 715-342-0645 Weber, Gerry 715-344-8220

Pro-Life Coordinator / Lisa Sommers [email protected]

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 22

Date Envelopes & Offertory Year to Date

11/24/2019 $ 5,937.21 $159,647.03 12/01/2019 $ 7,638.00 $167,285.03

If you wish to have a Contribution applied to 2019, be certain to submit contribution within the next few weeks.

From Bishop Callahan:

“Prayer is a joyful method of keeping us aware of the promises of future and realized glory as we make our way through the weeks of Advent.

Remember, you are in my daily prayers.

If you have a particular intention for which you would like me to pray at Christmas Mass, call

608-352-9565, or visit diolc.org/pray.

Keep alert, maintain your vision in Christ. Blessed Advent to you all!”

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St. Peter Holiday Baking Events

Bake Sale this Weekend by Rosary Society Christmas Cookie Walk NEXT SATURDAY by Family Life Committee

2020 Picnic Main Raffle Tickets!! -

are Available at Most Entrances!

If you haven’t received yours, please pick them up.

Have them handy when seeing family and friends over the Holidays!

Also, as you begin your Christmas shopping, keep

St. Peter Parish Picnic in mind.

Donations for the Cherry Bowl, ‘Mini’/Basket Raffle, and Silent Auction are always welcome!

Thank You for All the Advance Picnic Support!

St. Peter Parish Picnic - June 2020

We are in the process of updating our files and contact information for members of our Parish Family who are homebound or currently residing in a nursing home/assisted living facility. If you are aware of this type of information for yourself, a loved one, or friend from St. Peter Parish, please, share these details ASAP by emailing or calling the office 715-344-6115.

Making our contact information current will help us to best minister to those in need.

Please do not hesitate to call. We would rather receive duplicate information than miss someone.

We’d like to hear from you

As information changes, please keep us up-to-date with locations/room numbers. Thank You.

From Family Crisis Center:

“Thank You for the recent donation of handmade afghans.

Your generosity greatly benefits the shelter, as well as victims of violence.”

Thank You to Elaine Sorenson for the lovely homemade afghans which were Donated to our parish to share.

AREA RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE for ADVENT

Dec. 15 3:00 St. Mary of Mount Carmel Dec. 16 7:00 St. Bronislava

Dec. 17 6:30 Holy Spirit Dec. 19 6:30 St. Stephen

ALSO:

Thursdays of Advent - Dec. 5, 12, and 19 at Franciscans Downtown - 2:00-3:00 pm 1000 Main St., across from the Library

Bl. Brother James Miller, Beatified On Dec. 7, Brother James Miller was Beatified in Huehuetenango, Guatemala. Brother Miller was a Stevens Point native. He was shot to death on Feb. 13, 1982 in Guatemala outside the school where he taught. We give thanks to the Holy Father and congratulate the Christian Brothers For Brother Miller’s heroic witness to his faith.

FRANCISCANS DOWNTOWN - 1000 Main Street

Dec. 11 - The Christmas Blessing

Dec. 18 - Miracle on 34th Street

Free Movies @ 1:00 Wednesdays

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Adoration of Our Lord The Savior of the

World is Here!

He is in our own Church. He delights in our company (Proverbs 8:31)

Can we not give just one hour a week to be with Him during Eucharistic Adoration?

There is always a need for faithful adorers. Please consider committing to a specific hour.

Adoration Begins Wednesday after 8am Mass and Ends before 8am Mass on Thursday.

~ Divine Mercy Chaplet is prayed at 3:00 pm~ Contact: Marianne 341-6732 or Renee 344-9119

St. Peter Parish’s Annual

CHRISTMAS COOKIE WALK

Is NEXT SATURDAY!

A donation of a double batch of your homemade

Christmas Cookies or Candy is MUCH appreciated.

Please label your baked goods as to variety and also

please indicate if nuts were used in preparation.

Bring your baked goodies

downstairs to Kolbe Hall after

8:00 am on December 13th.

Proceeds from the Cookie Walk will help the Parish in many ways.

~Family Life Committee

December 11 at 6:30, Faustina Room A follow-up discussion will be held regarding the

RunWalk Event and 2020 planning. If you are interested, please come!

You may also contact Matt at 715-343-1980.

Giving Trees/Wreaths are Ready

The tags that are hanging represent a resident of the

Nursing Homes or a St. Peter parishioner who is a shut-in or in Assisted Living. We are asking that

parishioners take one or more tags from the trees and purchase a few of the items listed. Place the

unwrapped items in a Christmas gift bag, attach the tag to the bag, and return all to church by the

weekend of December 16.

Family Life Committee will distribute the bags to

the various facilities & homes on December 21st.

Thank you for helping to make the Christmas season

brighter for our friends and neighbors in need.

If you know of someone who would appreciate and

could use a gift bag, please call

the Parish

Office, soon: 715-344-6115.

CHRISTMAS OPLATKI WAFER - $1.00

Located in Faustina Room

Carry On the Tradition

Or Start It Anew

Knights of Columbus, Council 1170 presents

HOLY HOUR for FAMILIES Monday, December 9

As we prepare this Advent for the birth of the Newborn King, at

Christmas, let us take this wonderful opportunity to pray for all families.

St. Joseph Parish 7:00 - 8:00 pm

All are Invited to Attend - Exposition, Rosary, Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Benediction &

a Prayer for Families.

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DIOCESE OF LA CROSSE

Safe Environment

GUIDELINES FOR REPORTING INSTANCES

OF CHILD ABUSE

www.dioceseoflacrosse.com

BASKETBALL COACH NEEDED!

Pacelli Catholic Middle School seeks a 7th Grade Girls’ Basketball Coach.

Coaching experience desired, but not required. Season begins 1/2/20.

Interested applicants should contact:

John Raflik, Athletic Director [email protected] or

715-341-2442.

SCRIP Parish Fundraising Program!

SCRIP is a perfect ‘gift card’ for many of those on your Holiday gifting list.

Also, using SCRIP for normal purchases like Gas and Groceries is simple & sensible.

All you need to do is purchase SCRIP in advance, have it with you as you shop, then use it to pay.

Please give SCRIP a try! It costs no more,

yet always shares with the Parish.

Available after all Masses or in the Parish Office.

ST. PETER’S WINTER WEAR COLLECTION

It is Going Terrific! Thanks for Your Help!

Please continue to donate new and very gently used

blankets, coats, mittens, hats & any cold weather wear

for Operation Bootstrap. Special Need For:

Kids snow pants & boots and Adult XXL items.

If items are pre-owned, please be sure they are in

gently used condition, without need of repair.

Reserved Tickets Sold on First Come/First Serve Basis

Call 715-572-3406

More St. Casimir News PARISH COLLECTIONS for COMMUNITY

St. Casimir Justice & Peace Committee joins together with the St. Casimir Council of Catholic Women to collect all size socks for Socks for the

Salvation Army.

As a Parish, we are also collecting food and personal items for Operation Bootstrap and for the UWSP Cupboard. Thank you for your generosity.

SCCCW would like to express a big Thank You to St. Casimir’s parishioners who

baked goods and brought in such beautiful raffle baskets. Both events were a big

success because of you. I want to especially thank Alice Obremski and her

family, as well as Pat Gollon and Kim Engles for chairing the respective events. Also to

Gayle Stevenson, helping find the raffle number item for viewing while names were drawn. The teamwork made the raffle run

smoothly. The bake sale totaled $878.95 and the raffle brought in $1,955.00. Thank You, for your generosity. Debbie Wolfe, Pres. SCCCW

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SAVE THE DATE

St. Casimir Winter Chicken Dinner & Raffle Saturday, February 22, 2020

We are in the process of putting together the ticket of raffle prizes. Anyone wishing to make

a monetary donation for the cash prizes is welcome to do so.

Please contact Bonnie at 715-341-0955

St. Casimir Parish News - December 8, 2019

MASS INTENTIONS & LITURGICAL ROLES

Next Weekend, December 15, 2019 3rd Sunday of Advent

Office Hours: Tuesday: 8:00am to 1:00pm 715-344-9582

Bulletin Deadline Monday by 5:00pm In writing or Email: [email protected]

Second Sunday of Advent

SUNDAY, December 15 Mass - 9:00am Raymond & Violet Kawleski

Parish Support Envelope & Offering 11/24/19 $2,290.00 SCRIP GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE AFTER MASS

Commentator: Debbie Lector: Frankie Servers: Joey / Jacob Extraordinary Ministers of Communion: Elroy / Bonnie / Bernie Ushers: Frank Barbers / Tony Danczyk

Volunteers To Clean Church Interior Are you available once a week to help clean the church? This includes vacuuming, dusting, and

cleaning of bathrooms. Anyone willing to help out, call the Parish office

and leave message, or call Rose.

“Thank you for all the prayers and cards. I am getting

stronger and am very grateful for my family, friends, and

fellow parishioners. God Bless all of You.” ~ Ron Gollon

Morgan King 12/08 Genevieve Shuda 12/09 Mary Ann Lorbeck 12/10 Benjamin Bucknell 12/13

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Thank you to everyone who helped make the Pancake Breakfast a success. Thanks to all the workers, those who generously donated food and those who made money contributions. Also, Thanks to everyone

who attended the breakfast.