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Holy Rosary Owen St Bernard - St Hedwig Thorp

“You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul,

and with all your mind.” — Matthew 22:37

Photo by Pastor Fr Janusz Kowalski, PhD

SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK

HR = Holy Rosary - Owen SBSH = St Bernard St Hedwig - Thorp TCS = Thorp Catholic School Chapel - Thorp (Confessions will be heard 30 minutes before each mass)

Saturday October 28 6:00pm Mass, SBSH - † Connie Zurakowski &

Beverley Heinrich Sunday October 29 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00am Mass, HR - † Edward & Regina Werner by Sr. JoAnn Werner

10:00am Mass, SBSH - † Richard & Judy Bauer & the Parishioners of our Parishes

Monday October 30 7:15am Communion Service, TCS

Tuesday October 31 8:15am Mass, TCS - † Joseph Lang by PCCW 10:30am Mass, HR † Jim & Margaret Riley

by Bill Chrostowski Wednesday November 1 All Saints Day

8:15am Mass, TCS - † Chester & Ann Zajack by Family 9:00am Adoration, TCS 10:00am Mass Cancelled, Traditions 5:30pm Mass, HR - † Ted Bueschel by PCCW 7:00pm Mass, SBSH - † Deceased Members of the

Slowiak & Polak families by Marie Thursday November 2

9:00am Bible Study, HR 10:30am Communion Service, HR 11:00am - 11:30pm (Noon) Eucharistic Adoration, HR 7:00pm Repose of the Blessed Sacrament, TCS 7:15pm Communion Service, TCS

Friday November 3 7:15am NO Communion Service, TCS

Saturday November 4 5:00pm Mass, SBSH - † Deceased Members of the

John Zoromski Family Sunday November 5 Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00am Mass, HR - † Special Intention for our parishioners 10:00am Mass, SBSH - † Jesse Rawski

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

All RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES WILL BE CANCELLED in Thorp and Owen for All Saints Day Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Passing on the faith is the most fundamental task of being a disciple of Christ. We encourage you to attend mass as a family to celebrate this Holy Day of Obligation.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION This week we have in All Souls’ Day a commemoration that is linked to the Halloween customs. The big-spending sugar shock holiday is a long way removed from Thursday’s grateful remembrance of the souls who are hidden from our sight, but alive to Christ. Old pagan superstitions might find us holding our breath when going by the graveyard, whereas others might actually go to the cemetery to tend the family graves, to share good food, and remember dear ones. Nowhere does a culture embrace this day as fully as in Mexico. The “Day of the Dead” is a national holiday that unfolds over three full days. For three thousand years, the indigenous people of Mexico have been mocking death in an annual festival, and the invading Spaniards were shocked at the spectacle. To the Aztecs, life was a dream, and death was the entry into full life. Skulls were thus a symbol of joy and release from life’s sorrows. The missionaries found all this a bit creepy, but they moved the three-day feast from August to synchronize it with the Christian calendar. So today, graves are decorated, altars are built in the home to honor the family dead, children feast on candy skulls, and people dress up in elaborate skeleton outfits. The devout spend hours in the cemetery, and there is a lively sense of the communion of saints, the living and the dead. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Our Offerings for the Week of October 17th – October 23th

St Bernard/ St Hedwig

Holy Rosary

Adult Envelopes: $2,818.00 $775.00

ACH Adult Envelopes: $70.00

Offertory: $282.00 $159.25

All Saints Day: $10.00

Propagation of the Faith: $376.00 $135.00

TCS & REP Tuition : $100.00

Building & Maintenance: $5.00

Candles: $104.00 $4.25

Total: $3,765.00 $1,073.50

"All that is required for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing."

~ Edmund Burke ~

COMMUNITY NEWS

Ministry Schedule November 4th 5:00pm

St Bernard/St Hedwig, Thorp

November 5th 8:00am Holy Rosary, Owen

November 5th 10:00am St Bernard/St Hedwig, Thorp

Altar servers: Olivia Lopez-Calhoun, Esmeralda, Erica Lopez

Lectors: Cindy Frese, Rachel Mohr Kate Schmelzer Youth Eucharistic Minister: Cindy Alger, Ken Johnson, Peggy Harycki Lana Ciszewski Dan Stroinski, Leeann Klapatauskas,

Renee Slowiak Choir/Cantors: Esmeralda/ Phil

Organist: Mickey

Greeters: Rich, Max Lois Dehne, Richard Sorenson Ed, Cora Ushers: Bill Benzschawel, Judy Dunow,

Dick Goessl, Gail Stuttgen

World Mission Sunday, Thank you for all your efforts regarding World Mission Sunday. We realize in the Mission Office that much is demanded of your time, talent and treasure in the Fall. Thank you for the confidence that, by God’s grace, all this can be accomplished and more.

The Consequences of Being Wrong! Any reasonable person considers the possibility that he (or she) could be wrong regarding any important position they take. If the pro-life movement is wrong, then we are guilty of trying to deny women a so-called right to privacy (which has never been part of our Constitution). But, if the pro-abortion side is wrong, then they are indisputably and directly responsible for the slaughter and mass murder of millions of innocent children----three and a half thousand a day in the United States. So, the question is, would it be better to be pro-life and wrong, or pro-choice and wrong? The answer is very clear!

HELP NEEDED - to care for an elderly lady. Duties include light house keeping, distributing meds, making meals. Please call Lou at (715) 848-4177 for application.

St Bernard/St Hedwig October 31, 2016 Rosalie Meyer November 8, 2016 James Serocki November 14, 2016 Bernard (Barney) Mertens December 5, 2016 William “Bill” Micke December 13, 2016 Joel Quadracci December 16, 2016 Margaret Tomaszewski December 29, 2016 Bernadine Jensen January 20, 2017 John Gurklis January 20, 2017 Alice Mroz February 5, 2017 Herman Lutz February 5, 2017 Malen Teclaw February 5, 2017 Wanda Hendriks February 18, 2017 Francis “Frank” Mertens February 24, 2017 Valeria V. Kodl February 26, 2017 Alvin C Kubera May 14, 2017 Bonnie Trunk May 22, 2017 Alvin J Benzschawel July 1, 2017 Ralph H. Stuesser July 7, 2017 Robert J. Lewandowski July 8, 2017 Chester “Chet” T Kosik July 9, 2017 Florence Marie Rapp

July 16, 2017 Michael Kodl August 8, 2017 Justin L Rosemeyer August 10, 2017 Marie E Kowalczyk September 21, 2017 Edward J Maslowski September 21, 2017 Joseph M Lang Holy Rosary Nov. 22, 2016 Clarice M. Rode Dec. 27, 2016 Raymond F. Holtzheimer March 23, 2017 Francis (Frank) A. Pries April 21, 2017 Theodore Bueschel

All Saints Day November 1st 5:30pm

Holy Rosary, Owen

Altar servers: Jennifer, Rob and Jack Wendler Lectors: Bob Hubbard

Eucharistic Minister: RoseAnne Suda

Choir/Cantors: Ginny/Phil

Organist: Theresa

Greeters: Brian, Debbie Bredlau Ushers: Lois Dehne, Roger Frese,

Steffie Konwinski, Bob Hubbard

HOLY ROSARY NEWS

ADVENT/CHRISTMAS CHOIR - practices for Holy Rosary will be after the 8:00am Sunday Masses. All are welcome to join. We are in need of new members of all ages. HELP WANTED: Someone to clean Holy Rosary Church (about 2 hours once a week). If you would like more information or if you are interested in this position, please call Alice at 715-229-4274.

SOCIAL CONCERN FOOD PANTRY: 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month. Community Alliance Church, 111 Division St., Withee Next date of distribution: Tuesday, November 7, 2017 from 10:00am to 12:00pm (noon). Requiring no proof of income, the food pantry helps those in need by providing approximately one week's worth of food per month.

PCCW

Holy Rosary PCCW meeting October 30, 2017 @ 1:30pm in Marian Hall. St Ruth will be the serving circle.

Guest speaker will be Judy Morrow, Catholic Charities, House of Mercy in Loyal, WI.

Nomination are needed: President & Secretary for a 2 year term.

SERVING OTHERS THROUGH CHRIST …. Catholic Order of Forester's is looking for help Saturday, November 4th at 9:00am and Sunday, November 5th all morning. If you would like to help serve your community please call Barb Budzinski at 715-669-3202. RENOVATION PROGRESS REPORT - Keep supporting the church renovation fund with your orange envelopes in your parish envelope box. We have new goals set to work on inside repairs and painting. READER/MINISTER SCHEDULE - are available in the church library.

YOUTH

YOUTH MASS - all youth are encouraged to attend the second Sunday of each month. At the 10:00am mass the Youth will sit up front, do the readings, collection & offertory. Next Youth’s mass is November 12, 2017.

PCCW Nominations are needed: President for a 2 year term, Vice President and Secretary for a 1 year term. The Ballot box is located on the table in the church entrance. We will meet in November.

FRIENDLY REMINDER - Daylight savings ends November 5th and our Saturday Masses beginning November 4th will be at 5:00pm.

MEETING MINUTES The latest educational meeting was held on October 18th at 6pm at TCS. It was attended by Mario Friedel, Lori Pajak, Kelsie Nowak, Leeann Klapataukas, Cindy Frese, Veronica Drost, Father Janusz Kowalski, and Jessica Syruczuk. We started with a prayer and old news was read. Lori brought up new news. She talked about a Volunteer Code of Conduct and C.C.D asked if they could use it too. The SCRIP program is also going well. Profits from June thru September total $1,074.32. Mario brought up that the TCS ad in the Bulletin needs to be updated. A new one is being sent to Veronica soon. He is also creating a teacher evaluation for our school. Mario also said he would do something with C.C.D. on All Saints Day. On that note, Leeann thanked Mario for all of the support he has been giving to C.C.D. Father mentioned that he and Father Tim will be giving presentations on December 5th-6th. More information will come out later. He also mentioned that we should have a dinner for sponsors/parents at the end of Catholic Schools Week. On the topic of Catholic Schools Week, the TCS Band is going to play for C.C.D on the 31st of January. Lastly, Father brought up the question: “Do we want to turn the chapel into a Gym/Chapel?” The council is leaning towards yes.

ST BERNARD/ST HEDWIG NEWS

The Labels for Education® program is coming to a close. Only UPC submissions with the Labels for Education logo will be accepted and redeemed for points. All submissions must be postmarked no

later than January 2, 2018, in order to be deposited into our school’s bank account.

THIS PROGRAM IS ENDING! SUBMIT YOUR LABELS NOW!

DIOCESE OF LaCROSSE NEWS

ST BERNARD/ST HEDWIG ANNUAL FALL PANCAKE BREAKFAST - Sunday, November 5, 2017 in the Parish Hall. Serving from 8:00 - 12:00 noon. Serving regular potato pancakes, sausage links, cheese applesauce, maple syrup, coffee and milk. Adults and high school students, $7.00, Elementary students, $4.00. Pre-school, free. We are asking members of the parish to contribute a couple of hours to help with the pancake breakfast either on Saturday, November 4, 9:00am or any time Sunday, November. 5, 2017 all morning. If you can help out please call Barb Budzinski at 715-669-3202 ORGAN DEDICATION CONCERT - Sunday, November 5, 2017 at St Joseph’s Catholic Church 719 East Patten Street— Boyd. Concert starts at 3:00pm. Featuring Christopher D Wallace D.M.A. organist on a newly installed ALLEN ORGAN

CHRISTMAS TREE LANE AND SILVER TEA LUNCHEON - Saturday, November 11, 2017 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Bake sale & raffle. Variety of Christmas cookies, candies, & special breads. Big raffle for CASH. Silver Tea Lunch: serving fancy deserts, fruit cake, nut breads, open faced sandwiches, coffee and more. Adults $6.00, Children 5-11 years $3.00, 4 and under FREE. Sponsored by Holy Rosary PCCW, Owen Respect Life – Help Defund Planned Parenthood As we celebrate Respect Life Sunday and Respect Life Month (October), let us urge our elected officials in Congress to advance legislation ending taxpayer funding of Planned Parenthood, whose primary business is abortion. Visit http://diolc.org/social-concerns/respect-life/ for easy guidelines for contacting Senators Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin, and the U.S. Representative for your district.

AREA EVENTS & HAPPENINGS

October is Respect Life Month – Support Pro-Life Legislation - Urge our elected officials in Congress to advance legislation prohibiting late-term abortion, as well as ending taxpayer funding of Planned Parenthood. Visit www.diolc.org/respect-life for more information. VIENNA BOYS CHOIR - will perform a concert of sacred music at St. Joseph the Workman Cathedral in La Crosse, The event will begin at 7 p.m. on Monday, November 20. Tickets are $30 apiece and are available from the Viterbo University Box Office and on the Viterbo Fine Arts Center website, http://www.viterbo.edu/fac. The Vienna Boys Choir has been considered one of the finest vocal ensembles in the world for more than five centuries. The

Cathedral is located at 530 Main Street in downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin. For more information call (608) 782-0322. Donate to Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief - The people of Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory served by Catholic Charities, were recently devastated by Hurricane Maria. This came in the wake of the devastation of Houston and Florida by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. To make a donation, send your check payable to “Catholic Charities” and write “Puerto Rico Relief” in the memo line, to Catholic Charities, Puerto Rico Relief, 3710 East Ave. S., La Crosse, WI 54601. To donate online, visit www.diolc.org/social-concerns for instructions.

PARISH STAFF Veronica Drost, Secretary/Bookkeeper Leeann Klapatauskas, Religious Education

PARISH CONTACTS Rectory: (715) 669-5526 Rectory Email: thorp.parish@yahoo.com Parish website: www.stbernardsthedwig.org Parish Hall/Quonset: (920) 265-7187

THORP CATHOLIC SCHOOL Mario Friedel, School Principal Mario Email: tcsfriedel@gmail.com Phone: (715) 669-5530

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Friday 7:45 AM, TCS Chapel Wednesday 7:45 AM TCS Chapel Saturday 5:30 PM, SBSH Church Sunday 9:30 AM, SBSH Church

BAPTISM/PREPARATION Karen Chmelik (715)-669-3494

PRAYER NETWORK: (715) 669-5861 PARISH ORGANIZATIONS

Parish Council of Catholic Women Kathy Pszeniczny: Home: (715) 669-7060

Cell: (715) 797-6422 QUONSET/CHURCH HALL

Kristina LeCloux (920) 265-7187

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Interested in becoming Catholic? Contact the Rectory

PARISH MEMBERSHIP Are you moving into or out of the parish? Contact the Rectory

BULLETIN DEADLINE Wednesday 5:00PM Bulletin Email: bulletin.thorp@gmail.com

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION All baptismal classes are scheduled on a personal basis. Parents are required to attend a 1-hour session prior to having their baby baptized. It is important that you contact Karen Chmelik at (715) 669-3494 to sign up. All material will be provided and refreshments served.

BAPTISM SCHEDULING: Baptisms are held on the 2nd and 4th weekends of the month following the 4:00PM mass Saturday or the 10:00AM mass Sunday. Please contact Karen Chmelik at 715-669-3494 to schedule the date for your baby’s baptism.

MARRIAGE Couples planning to marry must consult with Father Janusz six months prior to their intended wedding date, to begin their marriage preparation and reserve a date for the wedding.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK Anyone seriously ill or hospitalized should call the Rectory as soon as possible. If you are preparing for surgery please call the Rectory prior to your hospitalization.

St Bernard - St Hedwig 109 North Church Street

Thorp WI 54771 www.stbernardsthedwig.org

Fr Janusz Kowalski Cell: (715) 456-1450

Holy Rosary 415 West 3rd Street * P.O. Box 309

Owen WI 54460

FOR WEEKEND PETITIONS - If you have someone you would like included in our petition prayer, please call Sr. Margaret Trzebiatowski @ 715-229-2423

PARISH & RELIGIOUS ED OFFICE Phone: (715) 229-0606 Email: holyrosaryowen@gmail.com Rectory: (715) 229-0606 OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday - 9:00am to 3:00pm Thursday - 9:00 am to 12:00pm (Noon)

PARISH STAFF Alice Hamm, Secretary/Bookkeeper Home (715) 229-4274 Jean Gokey, DRE Home (715) 229-2408

Mission Statement We, the parishioners of St. Bernard-St. Hedwig parish are committed to strive, with the help of the Holy Spirit, to proclaim the gospel, celebrate the sacraments, and serve others through the love of Christ. We center our parish life in the worship of Jesus in the Eucharist and hearing His word. We foster the deepening of spiritual life through prayer, education and Eucharistic adoration. We shall provide opportunities for faith formation of all ages, so that all may grow together in their knowledge, love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.