July 16 & 17, 2016 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Catholic Community of St. Maximilian Kolbe

Parish Weekly Schedule and Mass Intention Offerings

Saturday, July 16

6:15 p.m. Confessions

7:00 p.m. MASS:+Joseph Hassman, by Dan & Franciene Hassman

Sunday, July 17

8:30 a.m. MASS:+John & Virginia Krusick, by the Krusick Family

10:00 a.m. MASS: For the People of St. Maximilian Kolbe

6:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration

Monday, July 18

No MASS

Tuesday, July 19

5:00 p.m. Holy Hour - Eucharistic Adoration with Benediction 6:00 p.m. MASS:+Henry Konczak, by Ron & Helen Buckholt

6:30 p.m. Potluck Meal & “Faith Around the Fire”

Wednesday, July 20

8:00 a.m. MASS:+Tom Barden, by Scott & Ann Peterson

Thursday, July 21

8:00 a.m. MASS:+Bud Barden, by DeLloyd & Rita Trebiatowski

Friday, July 22

8:00 a.m. MASS:+Tom Barden, by Mary Ann Doyle

Saturday, July 23

6:15 p.m. Confessions

7:00 p.m. MASS:+Margie Peltier, by Chris Koback

Sunday, July 24 New Parishioner BBQ After Mass / NO KC Breakfast

8:30 a.m. MASS:+Steven Bebo, by Dan & Franciene Hassman

10:00 a.m. MASS: For the People of St. Maximilian Kolbe

6:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration

Father Jim Trempe Pastor

Email: frjim@stmaxkolbe.org

Parish Office: (715) 824-3380

Serving Southeastern Portage County and beyond. 8611 State Hwy 54, Almond, WI 54909

Parish Leadership 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 715-366-7084

Finance Council

Pam Zinda 715-366-2185

Dennis Fay 715-824-5075

Building & Grounds Committee

Bob Helbach 715-824-5880

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

Karen Guidry 715-342-5945

Knights of Columbus

Andy Guidry

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 715-366-8066

Hope Cemetery (Heffron)

Sharon Lorenz 715-366-4557

St. Martin Cemetery

Tom Guth 366-4104

St. Patrick Cemetery

Helen Helbach 715-824-5880

Parish Website www.stmaxkolbe.org

Bulletin submission email:

bulletin@stmaxkolbe.org

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 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 Fr. Jim

at 824-3380.

Office Hours

Tuesday 1:00pm-6:30pm

Wednesday 8:30am-1:00pm

& 4:30-6:30pm

Thursday 8:30am-1:00pm

T h e P a p e r Pulpit 16h Sunday in Ordinary Time

38 Now as they went on their way, he entered a village; and a woman named Martha received him into her house.39

And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching.40 But Martha was distracted

with much serving; and she went to him and said, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell

her then to help me."41 But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many

things;42 one thing is needful. Mary has chosen the good portion, which shall not be taken away from her." Luke 10:38-42

Jesus knew about the basic human needs to which Martha with traditional hospitality was responding. However,

he was also aware of a deeper human hunger that things like food, drink, shelter, and health cannot satisfy. It is the

hunger for personal encounter—the hunger to be in personal communion with another in mutual self-giving. This

deepest of all human hungers is satisfied to some degree in human friendship; ultimately, only in friendship with God.

Saint Augustine prayed, "You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you."

Julian of Norwich, like so many saints, expressed the same truth, "For by nature our will wants God, and the good will

of God wants us. We shall never cease wanting and longing until we possess him in fullness and joy.”

Is it any wonder Jesus said that Mary had chosen the better part?

How are we to understand the complementarity of Martha's generous hospitality in meeting Jesus' need for food

and Mary's longing for personal communion with him? In response, we might follow the way of Jesus. He fed the

hungry, cured the sick and expelled demons of every kind as an expression of love. In other words, our love must also

become incarnate in whatever we do to meet the needs of others. Thus, our good work--whether cooking a

meal or voting for a bill in congress—really is done with prayer.

Let me conclude with a couple of examples. A young monk had questions about the order's motto: "Pray and Work."

So, one day, the abbot invited him to row across the lake with him. The abbot rowed first--but with one oar. As a

result, the boat went in circles, and they made no progress. The young monk said,” Abbot, unless you row with both

oars, you won't get anywhere." The abbot replied, "You're so right, son! The right oar is prayer; the left is work.

Unless you use them together, you just go in circles." I often see folks going in circles, usually because they are only

using the right oar.

One of the ironies of modern life is that the very devices that save us time and energy (computers, smart phones,

household appliances, etc.) often impose new burdens upon us. We can become slaves to our machines. We can spend

all our lives acting like Martha, so overwhelmed with practical duties that we end up intellectually and spiritually

empty. Now, perhaps more than ever, we also need to give ourselves time and space in which to think and pray. This

is the “better part” Mary chose. Giving time to contemplation does not mean neglecting the practical dimensions of

our lives. Rather, it means giving ourselves the opportunity to place what we do in the larger context of our lives and

our relationships with God and others. We need to be both Mary and Martha. In the midst of the many duties and

responsibilities modern life imposes on us, we need to make time and space to sit beside Mary at the feet of Jesus and

renew ourselves intellectually and spiritually.

Is your life going in circles? How much time will you spend in prayer this week? Try using the right oar more.

You never know. Maybe your life will get back on track.

God’s Blessings,

Fr. Jim Trempe

Liturgical Ministries Saturday, July 23, 7:00 p.m. Sunday, July 24, 8:30 a.m. Sunday, July 24, 10:00 a.m.

Servers Laura K. and Volunteer Alex & Austin Z., Matt S. Alex M., Logan V., Garrett S.

Readers Judy Snow Kendra Cichy Luke Vayder

Usher Captains Alan Bauer Randy Krusick Steve Kaminski

Eucharistic Ministers Rita T., Amy K., Betty G., Judy S. Melissa D., JoAnn D., Kendra C., Nila P. Bob Y., Nicole V., Tim V., Gene L.

Your Financial Support

for the weekend of 7/10/16 Adult Envelopes: 3118..00

Offertory: 253.50

Children's 1.50

Vigil Candles 0.00

Maintenance & Repairs: 20.00

Total: 3,393.00

This Week’s Birthdays & Anniversaries

Birthdays:

Anniversaries Steve & Becky Helbach 7/17

Nathan Demski 7/17

Bentley Ignatowski 7/17

Patricia Kilawee 7/18

Jackie Demski 7/19

Carrie Dreger 7/19

Laverne Wassenberg 7/20

Stacy Groshek 7/20

Samantha Mocadlo 7/20

April Zimmerman 7/22

Kyra Mongan 7/22

Matt Sneller 7/23

Terri Hoerter 7/23

Carissa Perzinski 7/23

Karl Kiefer 7/23

Mass Intentions Our parish continues to seek your prayers

and maintain a list of Mass Intentions to

honor our family gone before us, lift up

those in need or other special intentions

you may have. Submit intentions by mail, in the offertory in a clearly marked

envelope or by calling the parish office.

Don’t Forget SCRIP

SCRIP is sold in the gathering

space before and after the 4pm

Mass on Saturdays and the

10am Mass on Sundays.

A great way to meet your needs

and support our parish!

Please remember these parishioners

in your daily prayers

Stress in Your Marriage?

Retrouvaille is a program for married couples

who feel bored, disillusioned, frustrated, or

angry in their marriage. Some experience

coldness. Others experience conflict in their

relationship. Most don’t know how to change

the situation or communicate with their

spouse about it. This program has helped tens

of thousands of couples experiencing

difficulties in their marriages. For

confidential information about the program

OR to register for a “Marriage 911”

weekend, Call: 1.877.922.4673

Email: cwrcommunity@gmail.com

Visit: www.HelpOurMarriage.com

Help Those In Need

Gambia West Africa is a small country of

about 2 million people, and it is one of the

poorest countries in West Africa. Our

parish family has an opportunity to help

by sending new and gently used clothes

and shoes, as well as other necessities

such as towels etc., to those in need. A bin

will be placed near the coat rack in the

gathering space to collect these items. No

heavy clothing, sweaters or jackets please.

For questions or more information, please

contact Ashley at 715.572.6174.

Thank you so much for your generosity!

PCCW Botanical Garden Trip

Blood Drive St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church

is hosting a blood drive on Sunday

August 7th

8:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. To schedule your appointment,

please contact the parish

office at 715.824.3380.

Walk-ins are Welcome! Before you donate:

Bring a Photo ID

Drink Lots of Water

Eat a Hearty Meal

Stress in Your Marriage?

Retrouvaille is a program for married couples

who feel bored, disillusioned, frustrated, or angry

in their marriage. Some experience coldness.

Others experience conflict in their relationship.

Most don’t know how to change the situation or

communicate with their spouse about it. This

program has helped tens of thousands of couples

experiencing difficulties in their marriages.

For confidential information about the program

OR to register for a “Marriage 911” weekend,

Call: 1.877.922.4673

Email: cwrcommunity@gmail.com

Visit: www.HelpOurMarriage.com

Memorial Brick Sales Remember someone special

in your life: honor their memory and

legacy with a memorial brick in the

meditation garden. A representative

will be available to assist you

on the third Sunday of

each month from 9:30-10:00am

in the gathering space.

Natural Family Planning (NFP) Awareness Week

July 24—July 30

“Celebrate and reverence

God’s vision Of Human sexuality”

Free Creighton Model

FertilityCare Introductory Sessions

Tuesday, July 26

Wednesday, July 27

Thursday, July 28

7:00 pm-8:30 pm

St. Bronislava Library

What can Natural Family

Planning (NFP) do for you?

Less than 5% of couples who use

NFP have marriages which end in

divorce.

NFP is 97-99% effective when used

to avoid pregnancy and is also

effective when used to achieve a

Pregnancy.

Couples who use NFP report it

improves communication and adds

SPICE to their relationship.

For more information:

LaurenRfcp@yahoo.com

or 608-234-8502

Please Note!!

There will NOT be a KC Breakfast

on Sunday, July 24th.

The next breakfast will be August 28th

New Parishioner Luncheon

Sunday, July 24th

There will be a BBQ at the rectory immediately

following the 10 am Mass for all parishioners

who have joined the church within the last year.

Also, anyone who is visiting our parish and

considering becoming registered members is

welcome and encouraged to join in on the fun!!

To place an ad in the parish bulletin, contact the Parish Office

Local Events - What’s Going On In Your Neighborhood?

Rose Garden Family Restaurant

Serving Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

715-258-3382

902 Churchill Street, Waupaca Carry Out Available

Open 7 Days a week!

First National Bank

Waupaca 111 Jefferson, Waupaca 258-5511

Bookkeeping 258-8381 148 N Main, Iola 445-3211

www.fnbwaupaca.com

Waupaca Sears In the Waupaca Woods Mall

815 W. Fulton. Waupaca, WI 54981

715-256-9946 Independently owned by

Ken & Roxanne Gronski

Central Wisconsin Pest Control

& Nuisance Animal Control State Certified & Licensed

Owner Mark Pearson Cell 715-498-1662

Office 715-824-5260

815 W Fulton St., Waupaca Open 7 Days a Week: Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat & Sun 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

715-258-7400 Smoke Free Dining!

L & L Propane SINCE 1988

715-258-5975 800-924-5975

Budget Plan, Keep, Fill, Sell Tanks, Lease Tanks, Lock-In Price

GARY BEMBENEK CONSTRUCTION LLC

Specializing in New Home Construction Remodeling—Additions

715-824-3851

Amherst Marine Jerry Clinton, Owner

422 S Main St., Amherst 715-824-5635

www.amherstmarine.com

Four Star Family Restaurant

5261 Hwy 54, Plover 715.341.1832

Open 7 days a week Breakfast served all day

Paradise Restaurant Serving Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

715-341-1755 3401 Post Rd, Plover

Take-Out Available

Everyone Deserves

Paradise!

THREE

SQUARES RESTAURANT

1222 W Fulton Street Waupaca, WI 54981

715-258-7582 Across from the Best Western

Advertise In

This Space!!

Contact the church office To find out how!!

Bauer Electric, Inc. Established 1957

Residential.Commercial.Agricultural.Industrial

Electrical Supplies

258-2848 N2852 Highway QQ Waupaca, WI 54981

T&T Automotive 733 Nelson Siding Drive

Amherst, WI 54406 715.824.2834

For all your automotive needs!

Sheridan Soil Service Certified Soil Testing

Site & Septic Evaluation

Victor Helbach ID 227668

Carolee Rilling, ID 220583

Waupaca (715) 258-8083

Pisarski Community Funeral Home

2911 Plover Road, Plover

715-344-7454

www.pisarskifuneralhome.com

The Investor’s

Choice

Scott Paterick,

CLU-ChFC

540 Baker Street Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495

715-424-1873

“The Best Food In Town”

(715) 341-4363

S u p p o r t O u r A d v e r t i s e r s!

Advertise In this space

Contact the church office to find out

how!

Holly Funeral Home

hollyfuneralhome@charter.net www.hollyfuneralhome.com

Waupaca 715-258-4020

Wild Rose

920-622-3774

Almond 715-366-2711

Amherst

715-824-3221 Furniture, Appliance & Flooring Center

Serving the area for 45 years!

990 W. Fulton Street, Waupaca 715-258-7803

Park Ridge

Family Restaurant Open 7 Days a Week

Banquet Facilities Available

3425 Church Street

Stevens Point

(715) 341-8885

Adult/Parent Formation Nights

With a special introductory focus on

relationships, marriage, family,

parenting, and navigating social media

and culture through the lens of LOVE

in our Catholic faith!

Monday, July 25 7pm at St. Bron’s

Thursday, August 25 7pm at Newman

(identical summer sessions open to all)

St. Philip’s 96th Annual

Church Picnic & Chicken Dinner

At the Grotto Shrine & Wonder Cave

Rudolph, WI

Sunday, August 7

Polka Mass 9am

Chicken Dinner 10-2pm

Music 11-8pm

Kid’s Games/Bingo 11am

Raffle Drawing 7:30pm

St. Paul Parish Festival

August 6-7 Plainfield, WI

Basket Raffles Country Store

Cherry Tree Kids Games Bingo

Corn Roast Wooden Dance Floor

5K & 10K Races Live Music

Charcoal Chicken Dinner

4th Saturday

Lunch

Saturday

July 30th

11:30am-1:00pm

St. Joseph Church

Wautoma Everyone Welcome!!

Holy Spirit Parish SpiritFEST

Sunday, July 24th

11 am to 5 pm

Great Food

Exciting Games

Music on the Grounds

New this year—Petting Zoo!

Bring the whole Family

For Some Summer Fun!

Diocese of La Crosse Annual Conference

WITNESSES for CHRIST

August 26 & 27, 2016

This is a two-day Conference you don’t want to miss.

This Retreat with Father Timothy Gallagher is based on spiritual

teachings of St. Ignatius of Loyola. For more information see the

brochure at www.diolc.org or call Susan at 608-791-2658.

Early registration by Aug. 5-$65; by Aug. 17-$75