That all who have died may have eternal rest, and that all who mourn them February 26, may have the Lord s. consolation.

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1 Saint of the Week Saint Cunegund Born around 978, daughter of Siegfried, first earl of Luxembourg, and Hedwig of Germany, Cunegund was given in marriage to Henry, duke of Bavaria, shortly after elected emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. Together with her husband she conducted an exemplary life and, at his death, she ret6ired as a Benedictine nun, laying aside all symbols of power to join the convent of Kaufungen, which she had founded. She died around The cult of Saint Cunegund was approved by Innocent III in St. Cunegund is depicted in regal clothes and often holds a model of the cathedral of Bamberg; on occasion she appears in a monastic habit. Cunegund is the patron saint of Luxembourg. The name Cunegund is from the German and means brave in war. ** Taken from Saints A Year in Faith and Art by Rosa Giorgi Please pray for the Church in our Diocese Heavenly Father, Bless your Church with an abundance of holy and zealous priests, deacons, brothers, and sisters. Give those you have called to the married state and those you have chosen to live as single persons in the world, the special graces that their lives require. Form us all in the likeness of your Son, so that in Him, with Him, and through Him, we may love you more deeply and serve you more faithfully, always and everywhere. With Mary we ask this through Christ our Lord. This week we pray especially for: Michael Iwanski of St. John the Baptist of Marshfield, WI College IV St. John Vianney Seminary Prayer Intention of the Week: That all who have died may have eternal rest, and that all who mourn them February 26, 2017 may have the Lord s Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time consolation

2 2 Welcome to Our Lady of Peace Parish Marshfield Lent starts in a few days, with Ash Wednesday this week! We welcome this penitential season of prayer, fasting and almsgiving as we prepare our hearts and souls for the solemn observance of the Easter triduum. Ash Wednesday Masses will be offered at 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 (with Columbus Catholic Schools), and again at 5:30 on Ash Wednesday and each Wednesday during Lent. Our Lady of Peace will be continuing our habit of the Bread and Broth soup suppers following these Wednesday evening Masses. You know we re not supposed to let the left hand know what the right hand is doing when it comes to our fasting during lent, right? So I probably am not supposed to tell you that I will be starting my second go-around of a cabbage soup diet starting on Ash Wednesday. So that afternoon, I will make about 8 gallons of it... 4 for me, and 4 to share at our first Bread and Broth. Remember that on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, we are to abstain from any meat and not eat between meals, keeping our food to one main meal during the day (except for parishioners with health conditions or of advanced years). Even McDonalds becomes Catholic during Lent! You see them advertising McFisholay sandwiches (or whatever they re called) every Friday of Lent. Supper clubs advertise their fish fries. Of course I abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and Fridays of Lent...and I generally stay in. There is nothing penitential about a Friday fish fry in Wisconsin. A friend once told our class back in seminary, We get out of Easter what we put into Lent. Without thinking too hard about God s graces in proportion to my sacrifices, I think my friend was on to something. We undertake these disciplines happily because they are the training ground for our souls. If I carry them out in a real desire to turn from sin to Jesus, He becomes more important and I less important. Yours, Fr. Berns From Our Pastor THOUGHTS FROM FR. RAJAN A man married a beautiful girl. He loved her very much. One day she developed a skin disease. Slowly she started to lose her beauty. It so happened that one day her husband left for a tour. After returning he met with an accident and lost his eyesight, however their married life continued as usual. But as days passed she lost her beauty gradually. The blind husband did not know this and there was not any difference in their married life. He continued to love her and she also loved him very much. One day she died. Her death brought him great sorrow. He finished all her last rites and wanted to leave that town. A man from behind called and said, now how will you be able to walk all alone? All these days your wife used to help you. He replied, I am not blind. I was acting, because if she knew l could see her ugliness it would have pained her more than her disease. So I pretended to be blind. She was a very good wife. I only wanted to keep her happy. Moral:- *Some times it is good for us to act blind and ignore one another's short comings, in order to be happy* That Man is You Week 17 A Dialogue With God St. Joseph is a master and model of prayer. Please join us this Tuesday as we begin our Lenten journey by learning from his example, and that of St. John Bosco. Father Eric Berns, Pastor Rectory 1414 W. 5th St rectory@olpparish.net Kara McManus, Business Manager office@olpparish.net Parish Office 510 South Columbus Avenue Corinne Johnson, Religious Education Director ReligiousEd@olpparish.net Janet Orella, Bulletin Editor Bulletin@olpparish.net Sister Virdean Meyer, RCIA/Adult Education/Liturgy AdultEd@olpparish.net Communion to the Homebound Pat Herman Prayer Chain Jane Anderson requestforprayerolp@gmail.com Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm Admin. Office 8:00am-12:00pm Rectory 1:00pm-4:00pm Mass Schedule Saturday 5:30 pm Sunday 8:30 am;10:00 am Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 7:00 am Tuesday 5:30pm Bulletin announcement requests are due in writing or via (bulletin@olpparish.net) and must be received in the Parish Office by 12:00pm on the preceding Monday. Sacraments Baptism - Parents requesting to have a child baptized are invited to call Father Berns directly at He will assist with any baptism preparation and scheduling a date. Reconciliation - Celebrated on Saturdays from 4:30-5:15pm and upon request. Communal Penance Services are held during Advent and Lent. First Eucharist and Confirmation - Ongoing catechesis is essential in the faith formation of the youth of Our Lady Peace Parish (OLP). Therefore, any child must be enrolled continually from the First Grade, in either Columbus Catholic Schools or OLP s Religious Education Programs, to receive either the Sacraments of First Eucharist or Confirmation. RCIA Christian Initiation of Adults - Anyone interested in joining the Catholic Church should contact Sister Virdean Meyer at Classes begin each Fall. Marriage - Knowing how important it is to marry in the Church, we are happy to see weddings take place in our parish. Father Berns looks forward to meeting with engaged couples to assist them in marriage preparation. As this preparation takes time, couples are asked to contact Fr. Berns 8-12 months before the wedding. Anointing of the Sick - If any parishioner is ill at home or going into the hospital and would like to receive the Anointing of the Sick, please contact Father Berns at A Mass of Healing with anointing is celebrated during the year. New Parishioners - To join our community, please register at the Parish Office or call Ext. 2. Gift Presentation: Would you consider carrying up the offertory gifts at Mass with your family, your spouse, or even by yourself? All you need to do is let the ushers know before Mass that you are willing to do it. It would be wonderful to see new faces presenting before the Lord our earthly gifts that become the Eucharist.

3 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 26, **Parish Finances Fiscal Year July 1, 2016-June ** Diocesan annual appeal (DAA) update 50TH Wedding Anniversary Celebration Since August 2000, the Diocese of La Crosse has sponsored 50th Jubilee Wedding Anniversary Celebrations for those couples celebrating fifty years of marriage. It is a glorious day for these couples who have faithfully lived their wedding vows of fidelity and permanence. It is such a joy to experience the wisdom of these couples who have lived through the joys and sorrows of married love. These celebrations will be held on Sundays, July 23, 2017 (St. Mary in Altoona), August 6, 2017 (St. Bronislava in Plover), and August 13, 2017 (Christ the King Chapel in La Crosse). Coffee and Donut Social March 5th after 8:30am and 10:00am Masses in Dillenburg Hall. Come join for food and fellowship. (Color pages will be available for children) If you are celebrating your 50th Wedding Anniversary in 2017 and would like to attend one of these celebrations, please contact the Parish Office at or office@olpparish.net or bulletin@olpparish.net with your name, address, telephone number and date of your anniversary before Wednesday, March 15, Thank you for your assistance with this project and congratulations on your milestone anniversary! The Mass honoring the Fourth Anniversary of the opening of the Cause of Beatification and Canonization of Father Joseph Walijewski will be celebrated at the St. Joseph the Workman Cathedral in La Crosse on Sunday, March 12, 2017, at 10:30. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information on the cause and to join the guild visit: SAVE THE DATE Basic Evangelization Training April (Fri. 7 pm - Sat. 4 pm) Offered at Biennial Leadership in Christ Conference, Holy Cross Diocesan Center, La Crosse KC HALL FISH & SHRIMP BUFFET MARCH 1 & 3, 2017 DOORS OPEN: 3:30 PM SERVING: 4:00-7:30PM BUFFET MENU Adults: $9.50 Children: 4-11yrs. $5.00 Under 4-Free CARRY-OUT MENU 3 PC Fish: $9.50, 2 PC Fish: $8.50, 1 PC Fish: $ PC Fish/3 Shrimp: $11.00, 6 PC shrimp: $10.50 DIVINE MERCY IN THE SECOND GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD is the theme of this DVD-based Scripture study a continuation of the popular program with Fr. Michael Gaitley. In 10 sessions, Fr. Gaitley connects people and events in history (including St. Faustina, St. Maximilian Kolbe, and St. John Paul II) to a unifying vision of the splendor of God s merciful love. There is no cost for this stand-alone DVD program; however, preregistration is necessary to be sure we have enough workbooks for everyone. The program will begin on Sunday, February 26 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm in the Our Lady of Peace Administration Conference Room. Please contact Marie to register: or fleisnerma@gmail.com. Adam Janke of St. Paul Evangelization Ministries will provide a two-day immersion into the fundamentals of evangelization. Gain the skills and confidence to share your faith wherever you may be! Exciting opportunity for any Catholic; also for development of parish evangelization teams. Complete info and registration to follow soon. Contact: Office for Ministries and Social Concerns, or ministries@diolc.org. Area Events -Christ the King Parish, Spencer Pancake & Sausage Luncheon on February 26, 2017 from 9:00am-1:00pm -St. Mary s Parish, Auburndale Shrimp & Beer-battered Fish Fry Fridays: March 3,17,31, & April 14 Serving from 4:00-7:30pm -St. Philip Catholic Church, Rudolph- Pancake Breakfast Sunday, March 5, 2017 from 8:00am-12:00pm in Wagner Hall -Eagles Club,Marshfield - Relay for Life Breakfast on Sunday, March 5, 2017 from 8:00am-12:00pm. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. -St. Wenceslaus Church, Milladore, - Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner on Sunday, March 12, 2017 from 10:30am-1:00pm -St. Michael s Church, Junction City-Grilled Pork Chop Dinner on Sunday, March 26 from 11:00am-1:00pm (See the Church side entrances for additional information)

4 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 26, Sat. Mar. 4 Music Min. Sun. Mar. 5 Music Min Music Min. Funeral : Feb. 26-Mar. 4 Mar Mass & Liturgical Ministry Schedule First Sunday of Lent 5:30 pm Roger Anderson & Marie Fleisner Mark Fonferek, Deb Gruenloh, Rita Johnson, Cheryl & Chuck Kahl Lizzy Gruenloh & Dorci Walker Andy Martin, Bill Draxler, Tom Fleisner, Sharon Price, Kurt Potts Joan Frericks/Gigi Plautz ******************** 8:30 am Tammi Timmler & Kade McManus Jackie Heinzen, Brigid Dean, Janet Bujlaski Mary Jo Zschernitz, Deb & Dennis Hebert Sam Wilczek & Mark Fieweger Scott Prickett, Al Kroll, Joe Orella, Tim Hughes, Jeff Timmler, Doug Zschernitz Youth Choir/Christy Erickson ******************** 10:00 am Steve Van Wyhe & Kathleen Anderson Adam Becker, Neale Tracy, Susan Boyle, Fred Bersalona, Kathleen Anderson, Tom Turchi Hailey & Josh Van Wyhe Scott Schmidt, Jon & John Boyle, Jim Alexander, Patrick Andreae, Wayne Schultz Adult Choir Gordy Earll & Fred Bersalona Dick Thomer & Stan Charron Readings for the Week of February 26, 2017 Sunday: Is 49:14-15/Ps 62:2-3, 6-9/1 Cor 4:1-5/Mt 6:24-34 Monday: Sir 17:20-24/Ps 32:1-2, 5-7/Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday: Sir 35:1-12/Ps 50:5-8, 14, 23/Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18/Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17/2 Cor 5:20-- 6:2/Mt 6:1-6, Thursday: Dt 30:15-20/Ps 1:1-4, 6/Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a/Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19/Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14/Ps 86:1-6/Lk 5:27-32 Next Sunday: Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7/Ps 51:3-6, 12-13, 17/Rom 5:12-19 or 5:12, 17-19/Mt 4:1-11 CHRISM MASS The annual Chrism Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph the Workman Cathedral on Tuesday of Holy Week, April 11, beginning at 10:30. This event will be live streamed for those who are unable to attend but wish to watch using their computer or other connected device. Use the link at live the day of the Mass. Mass Intentions Saturday, Feb. 25 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:30 pm Tom Scheuer Sunday, Feb. 26 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 am People of the Parish 10:00 am James H. & Shirley, James P. & Jeffery Schmitt Monday, Feb. 27 Weekday 7:00 am Communion Service Tuesday, Feb. 28 Weekday 5:30 pm Butch Hildebrandt Wednesday, Mar. 1 Ash Wednesday 7:00 am Thomas Gisvold **8:30 am Columbus & OLP Inter. School Mass **5:30 pm Ron Ertl Thursday, Mar. 2 Thursday after Ash Wednesday 7:00 am Felix & Victoria Szymanski Friday, Mar. 3 St. Katharine Drexel, Virgin 7:00 am Betty & John Hartl Saturday, Mar. 4 First Sunday of Lent 5:30 pm People of the Parish Sunday, Mar. 5 First Sunday of Lent 8:30 am Olive & James Pankratz 10:00 am Dr. Ray Burrill This Week at OLP Sun. Feb :00 am-4:00 pm Adoration Chapel Potluck DH 11:30 am Saturday Choir Practice CH Mon. Feb. 27 3:00-4:30 pm Hunter Safety (Mon.-Fri.) YR 6:30 pm RCIA LCR Tues. Feb. 28 6:15 am That Man is You DH 12:30 pm Loving Stitches AB 3:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet/Rosary CH Wed. Mar. 1 7:30 am Moms in Prayer LCR 5:00-6:00 pm Youth Choir Practice CH 5:30 pm Ash Wednesday Mass CH 5:30 pm REP (Attend Mass) CH After Mass Bread & Broth DH 7:00 pm Adult Choir Practice CH Thur. Mar. 2 8:30-10:00 am Book Discussion LCR Fri. Mar. 3 2:00 & 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross CH Sun. Mar. 5 11:30 am Saturday Choir Practice CH Logan Conference Room LCR, Church-CH, Admin. Building-AB Parish Kitchen-PK, Wavra Library-WL, Youth Room-YR, Columbus-COL Dillenburg Hall-DH, Our Lady of Peace Intermediate School-OLPI Next Week at OLP Sun. Mar. 5 11:30 am Saturday Choir Practice CH 1:00-3:00 pm Living the Discerning Life DH Mon. Mar. 6 3:00-4:30 pm Hunter Safety (Mon.-Fri.) YR 6:30 pm RCIA LCR Tues. Mar. 7 6:15 am That Man is You DH 3:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet/Rosary CH Wed. Mar. 8 7:30 am Moms in Prayer LCR 5:00-6:00 pm Youth Choir Practice CH 5:30 pm Mass/Followed by Bread and Broth CH/DH 6:00-7:00 pm Young Cath. Moms COL. 6 :00-7:15 pm REP DH,WL,OLPI,YR 7:00 pm Adult Choir Practice CH Thur. Mar. 9 8:30-10:00 am Book Discussion LCR Fri. Mar. 10 2:00 & 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross CH Sun. Mar :30 am Saturday Choir Practice CH

5 5 Welcome to Our Lady of Peace Parish Marshfield LENT 2017 Ash Wednesday Masses, March 1 7:00 am, 8:30 am and 5:30 pm Daily Weekday Masses Wednesday-Friday 7:00am Tuesday and Wednesdays 5:30 pm 2017 LENTEN DEVOTIONS CONFESSIONS- FRIDAYS FROM 12:00-12:45 PM and 6:30-7:00pm STATIONS OF THE CROSS- 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM (Reflection by Fr. Berns following 7:00 pm Stations) Bread and Broth Suppers: Lent begins on Ash Wednesday March 1, 2017, and will again feature the Bread and Broth suppers after the 5:30 pm Masses each Wednesday during Lent. Lenten Regulations: Catholics who have celebrated their 14th birthday are to abstain, except those with medical conditions, from meat on Ash Wednesday, all Fridays during Lent and Good Friday. In addition to abstaining from meat, Catholics who have celebrated their 18th birthday, until they celebrate their 59th birthday, are to fast, except those with medical conditions, on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Those bound by this regulation may eat only one full meal a day. Two smaller meals are permitted, if necessary, to maintain strength according to one s needs, but eating solid foods between is not permitted. Bread & Broth Wednesdays in Lent One of our beautiful traditions at Our Lady of Peace is that during Lent we gather after the 5:30 Mass each Wednesday to share a simple meal of homemade soups, bread, cheese, and beverages. To be able to do this we need volunteers: to make soups and breads, to set up, serve, or clean up Sign-up sheets for each week are available at the hospitality desk in the church entrance. CCS has a very active Honors Band program, with over half of the band enrolled in this challenging and fulfilling option. The honors band musicians are required to take the entire normal band course load, plus they have two added aspects. The first is a performance aspect, where each student must perform either a Class A solo or two Class A small ensembles at the Solo/ Ensemble contest. The second is a service aspect. Students learn to give back to the Columbus community by assisting with the summer Beat Camp program. Due to the individualized nature of Beat Camp, the new incoming band students receive one on one attention which allows them to gain a wonderful grasp of the beginning fundamentals of music. Columbus Catholic schools building bold futures. Call Mary Hartl at for more information. Lenten Communal Penance Opportunities are scheduled for: Our Lady of Peace- March 30 th at 5:30pm Sacred Heart- March 9 th at 5:30pm St. John s- April 6 th at 5:30pm CRS Rice Bowls: As we look ahead to our Lenten journey, may our fasting be a hunger for justice, our alms an offering of peace, and our prayers the reflection of humble and grateful hearts. We ask the Holy Spirit to accompany us on this journey of encounter as we spend these 40 days between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday, and CRS Rice Bowl has resources for each one. Pick up your Rice Bowls at the Church entrances this weekend. You can follow along through the days of Lent with the enclosed calendar. An announcement will be in the bulletin about when to return the boxes to Church at the end of the Lenten season. Looking for enhancement of your faith? During Lent, the first five weeks of Father Timothy Gallagher s Living the Discerning Life: The Spiritual Teaching of St. Ignatius of Loyola will be presented at Our Lady of Peace Parish in Dillenburg Hall (Church Basement) beginning on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at 1:00 PM. For more information or to register, please contact Deacon Ray Draeger at raysheart4christ@yahoo.com, or Corinne Johnson at religioused@olpparish.net, , ext.5 Do you believe in the power of prayer? Do you have 30 minutes to spare on Tuesday afternoons? If so, join us each Tuesday afternoon at 3:00 pm (the Divine Mercy hour) as we pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet and the Holy Rosary at Our Lady of Peace Church. We pray for the intentions of the Holy Father, our parish, and our country. On the third Tuesday of each month we will be praying particularly for our deceased loved ones. It is possible to change hearts, through God, by prayer. PAWS & PANCAKES BREAKFAST WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017 from 8:00-11:30am WHERE: Knights of Columbus Hall WHY: To benefit the Marshfield Area Pet Shelter Advertiser of the Week Burns Insurance 500 S. Central Ave. Marshfield, WI (715) Please support this business that supports our Parish Please cut out this Thank You Ad and Present It The Next Time You Patronize One of Our Advertisers. Thank you for advertising in our church bulletin. I am patronizing your business because of it!