FEBRUARY 12, TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME(YEAR B)

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1 309 Desnoyer Street Kaukauna, WI Parish Ministry Staff Pastor Rev. Thomas Pomeroy Deacon Deacon Bruce Corey Faith Formation Coordinators Jackie Wallace, Gloria Ackerman Liturgy Coordinator/Bulletin Editor Kim Corey Music Coordinator Ellen Scheibe Office Manager Tammy Schmahl Principal Larry Konetzke Receptionist/Scrip Coordinator Bonnie Fischer A Warm Welcome to our Guests! Mission Statement: We, the members of Holy Cross Parish, continue the mission of Jesus Christ through the building of a vibrant Catholic community of word, worship and service to others. Masses Saturday... 4:30 pm Sunday... 7:30, 9:15 & 11:00 am Weekdays...7:00 am daily Holy Days... see bulletin for details Phone Rectory Office Fax Scrip Office Faith Formation Center Holy Cross School Campus St. Al s School Campus RCIA Coordinator, Gloria Schuh Confirmation Coordinators Xavier High School KCSS Website... Rectory Office Hours Mon-Thurs. 8:00-12:00, 1:00-4:00 pm Friday... 8:00-12:00 Noon Scrip Hours Monday-Thursday... 8:00-12:00 Noon...1:00-4:00 pm Friday...8:00 12:00 Noon FEBRUARY 12, TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME(YEAR B)

2 2 A Warm Welcome to Holy Cross Parish Kaukauna, Wisconsin Parish Contributions Sacrificial Giving Received $10, Loose Offering Received Heat Sacrificial Giving Received Food Pantry Sacrificial Giving.. 1, GET YOUR SCRIP! Simply call or stop in at the Parish Office and a friendly Scrip person will assist you. Holy Cross Parish Phone: Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-noon and 1:00-4:00 pm; Friday 8:00 am-noon Local Merchant of the Week EXPRESS GAS GAS what? Highway 55 Express is ready to fuel you up! Get excited, get pumped, get gas. National Merchant of the Week BURGER KING Please remember to visit all of our merchants. Buy local! Visit us online at Click on Scrip. CALENDAR RAFFLE WINNERS Week of January 30, /30/12 James Van Eperen Little Chute $ /31/12 Laverne Goetzman Kaukauna $ /1/12 Marvin Vande Voort Malone $ /2/12 Ronald Siebers Kaukauna $ /3/12 Jeanette Siebers Kaukauna $ /4/12 Robert Wanek Kaukauna $ /5/12 Edward Hawley Appleton $25.00 LENTEN REGULATIONS FOR CATHOLICS ~Catholics who have celebrated their 14th birthday are to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Fridays in 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 on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Those who are bound to this regulation may only eat one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted, if necessary, to maintain strength according to one s needs, but solid foods between meals is not permitted. These minimal penitential practices should not be lightly excused. Confirmation Eve of Reflection and Reconciliation Confirmation candidates and sponsors will meet on Sunday, February 26, from 5:30 8:30 pm for an Evening of Reflection and Reconciliation. The evening begins in the Faith Formation classrooms, then moves into church for a prayer service and Sacrament of Reconciliation. Candidates: Bring your bibles and journals. Completed journals will be collected. You will also sign up for your final interview, so bring your schedules for work and sports. Interviews will take place on March 5, 12, and 15. Call Mary or Connie at if you have questions. Comments From Deacon Bruce CAN WE HELP YOU FIND YOUR FAITH EYES? In our gospel this week, the leper was made clean immediately. He said to Jesus, If you wish, you can make me clean. And Jesus responded, I do will it. Be made clean. And it was immediate. What a gift that man received! Immediate healing. From experience, we know it doesn t always happen like that. As a parish family, we ve watched Cole Vande Hey and Jacob De Groot go from a place of tragedy to a place of smiles and healing. They still have long journeys ahead of them, but look what s happening! God s healing love is alive in Cole and Jacob, in the lives of their families, and in our parish. Their healings, though, weren t immediate. They have been gradual. Then there s the other side when, for reasons beyond our understanding, there s no physical healing. There s lots of suffering. Often, there s loss. Even though we see pain and loss, what lies beneath is often an incredible supernatural, spiritual healing, either in ourselves or in the person we re praying for. We re on our knees, begging. If we believe, even with the faith of a tiny mustard seed, that our God is an awesome God, we know He s got something bigger planned than our little minds can imagine. That s when we must convince ourselves to walk with the eyes of faith, not with the eyes of sight. If we could hold on to that, could train our human minds to believe that beautiful things are happening that we can t possibly understand, then we will allow what s beyond our control to take its course. That s right. Take its course. We can become single-minded, focusing on what God has promised. We will not become double-minded, one minute saying, God, I trust in your plan, and the next, saying, I m worried. I can t do this. Maybe we can become singleminded only when we use our faith eyes. Do you have your pair handy? If not, let us help you find them. Our human sight eyes might not be what we need during the hard times because they re showing us an unclear, fuzzy picture. If that s the case, let s all pray that we can develop the right set of eyes for our journey faith eyes. Deacon Bruce THERE S STILL TIME TO SIGN UP FOR THE FOX VALLEY WARMING SHELTER If you still want to help but weren t able to sign up last week after Mass, please call Jean Beatty at as soon as possible. We ll be starting our schedule soon. The dates of our commitment are February 27 March 3. To those who already left your name and phone number, you'll be receiving a phone call to set up your day and/or what you will be doing. Thank you to all who responded with willing hearts! Social Concerns Ministry

3 High School Freshmen and Older SIGN UP NOW FOR THE COLORADO EXPERIENCE! REACH FOR THE SKY! July 10-19, 2012 Colorado near Estes Park We re so close to reaching the number we need to make our incredible journey to the mountains! We still have spots available, and we re waiting for you to fill one of them if you re a freshman young man or woman in high school or older. We don t want you to miss it! Parents and grandparents: If you have a child or grandchild who is a freshman in high school or older, you might want to present this opportunity as a special gift to them. It s one they will never forget Never! Call Jim Vande Hey at , Jane Vanden Boogart at , or check out for all the great details. Click on Youth Ministry, then Colorado Leadership! After you check it out, simply let us know how we can answer any questions you might have. Being in Colorado with peers, experiencing hiking, rafting, Mass and fellowship in the mountains, is an opportunity of a lifetime, one that will bring you closer to God. Holy Cross Parishioners: We ask for your prayers. Please ask God to touch the hearts of the youth and leaders He wants to make this retreat and spark them into action. Thank you! Jim Vande Hey and Jane Vanden Boogart UPCOMING CURSILLO WEEKENDS (Kur-see-yo) Means: Short course in Christianity Men: March 29-April 1 Women: April Resurrection Parish Green Bay St. Mary Menasha Contact Mike or Kay Weins at (920) , or mikeandkay@tds.net FEBRUARY 12, TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR B) 3 Special Dates to Note... (Call Kim at the Parish Office if you would like more details) Sun, Feb 12 Tues, Feb 14 Fri, Feb 17 Wed, Feb 22 Sun, Feb 26 Sun, Feb 26 (Prayers) World Marriage Day Today! St. Valentine s Day-Start the day with Mass! The Grand Event 7:00 pm- Holy Cross Gym Ash Wednesday Masses: 7:00 am, 8:20 am, 6:30 pm (Faith Formation Service 4:00 pm) Stations of the Cross in Church 1:00 pm Rite of Election for RCIA Candidates in DePere with Bishop Ricken 2:00 pm Feb Fr. Dave Pleier: The Kingdom of God: A (Sun-Wed) Seed, A Weed, A Creed Lenten Parish 6:30 pm Mission at St. John Parish in Little Chute Feb 27-Mar 3 Tues, Feb 28 Sun, March 4 Holy Cross Week to Volunteer at the Fox Valley Warming Shelter (Call ) Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast 7:00 am Friendship Hall (Speaker-Deacon Bruce Corey) Stations of the Cross in Church 1:00 pm Tues, March 6 Conversing With God Presented by 6:30-8:30 pm Fr. Willie Vande Loo and Julianne Donlon- Stanz (Holy Cross Lenten Speaker Series) March (Sat/Sun) Women s Christ Renews His Parish CRHP) Retreat For all Holy Cross women! Sat, March 10 Esto-Vir Men s Conference (St. Pius X) Sun, March 11 Stations of the Cross in Church 1:00 pm Tues, March 13 Praying with the Liturgy of the Hours 6:30-8:30 pm Presented by Deacon Paul Umentum (Holy Cross Lenten Speaker Series) March (Sat/Sun) Men s Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) Retreat For all Holy Cross men! Sun, March 18 Stations of the Cross in Church 1:00 pm Tues, March 20 Graced and Grateful Presented by 6:30-8:30 pm Mary Ann Otto (Holy Cross Speaker Series) Sun, March 25 Stations of the Cross in Church 1:00 pm Tues, March 27 Contemplative Prayer as Spiritual 6:30-8:30 pm Wonder Presented by Patti Christensen (Holy Cross Lenten Speaker Series) Sun, April 1 Tues, April 3 Stations of the Cross in Church 1:00 pm (Palm Sunday) Chrism Mass Oils are blessed at the Cathedral EASTER TRIDUUM (Please join us on these 3 beautiful days) Thurs, April 5 Holy Thursday Mass 7:00 pm Fri, April 6 Good Friday Service 1:00 pm Good Friday Contemporary Service-7:30 pm Sat, April 7 EASTER VIGIL MASS 8:00 pm Sun, April 8 EASTER SUNDAY MASSES 6:00 am, 7:30 am, 9:15 am and 11:00 am) April (Sat/Sun) First Eucharist Weekend for 2nd graders Saturday 4:30 pm Sunday- 9:15 am, 11:00 am and 1:00 pm

4 4 A Warm Welcome to Holy Cross Parish Kaukauna, Wisconsin FAITH FORMATION NEWS Do you, as a family, want to join the Family Choir for a day? Ellen Scheibe, our Music Coordinator, visited the Faith Formation classes on Wednesday to recruit students to be in the Family Choir for a day. On Sunday, February 12, Ellen would like families of grades three through five. On Sunday, March 4, she would like families of grades six through eight. Hope to see you there to join in! Upcoming Events: February 15 Class Gr. 1-6, 7 in the afternoon and Gr. 10 in the evening February 22 Class Gr. 1-8 in the afternoon (Ash Wednesday Prayer Service at 4:00 pm) Class Gr. 9 and 10 in the evening attending Mass at 6:30 pm February 29 No Class Catechist In-Service News from KCSS (Kaukauna Catholic School System) HERE S WHAT S GOING ON! It s Time to Register for the School Year! Kaukauna Catholic School System offers a faith-filled, safe environment for all ages. You are welcome to stop in and tour our schools any day, any time! Holy Cross Campus (920) (Grades 3-8) St. Aloysius Campus (920) (Childcare, Preschool Grade 2) Check us out at VandeWalle s Candy Bar Sale Contact any KCSS family, call (920) or lzwick@kcssonline.org. THE GRAND EVENT Friday, February 17 Holy Cross Gymnasium 7:00 pm Admission Tickets $20.00 each. On sale now at the KCSS Business Office or Holy Cross Campus Office. Stop in or check out order form on KCSS website. $5,000 Cash Raffle Tickets $50.00 each. On sale now in the KCSS Business Office or Holy Cross Campus Office, or call (920) or lzwick@kcssonline.org. Campbell s Labels for Education KCSS has redeemed Campbell s Soup labels and received the following items, which were requested by teachers: ~ Time to Read wall clock for the library ~ Adjustable chart stands (Music and Pre-K) ~ CD player for the library ~ Electronic labeling system (Music/Choir) ~ Food Pyramid Pocket Chart (Gr. K) ~ 12-pack Fiskars scissors (Spanish) ~ Playground balls (Phy-ed) ~ Super Spring Balls (Phy-ed) ~ All-time Favorite Dances (Phy-ed) Thank you for saving labels Please continue to do so!! Mother/Daughter Retreats at Elizabeth Ministry Retreat House Right Here in Kaukauna Build a bond with your daughter that you will treasure forever. Here are some upcoming weekends. START A SPARK! GO LIGHT YOUR WORLD! 7-9 year olds and Moms year olds and Moms March 2-3, 2012 March 3-4, pm Friday Noon Saturday 6 pm Saturday-Noon Sunday Total cost is $65.00 per Mother-Daughter Team. Cost includes lodging, breakfast, snack, materials and keepsakes! Join us for some great fun and quality time together. Call or go to to register. We ll have a great time!

5 FEBRUARY 12, TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR B) 5 The Ten Commandments of a Husband and Father (From the Fathers of Mercy ( ~Today is World Marriage Day!~ Husbands and Fathers: Each week, we ll share one of the ten commandments from the Fathers of Mercy. We ll build on them until all 10 are listed. Let us pray for the husbands and fathers of Kaukauna and around the world, that they may become the spiritual leaders of their families, like St. Joseph was to the Holy Family. Commandment Five (This week) Pray with your wife and regularly so. Try to keep a simple, but sincere, spiritual journal and share it with her; even if your entries are just short, inspirational sentences. Trust the Lord to guide, purify and sanctify your relationship with your wife. She is the heart of the home. Reverence her as such. Love her with the same love and affection Christ has for His Church. Remember that your sons will grow up to relate to women much in the same way that they saw you relate to your wife. Similarly, your daughters will learn from their father what to expect from men in a relationship. Share with your wife her burdens, her sorrows and her joys. Commandment Four (Last week) Make sure you know what your children are being taught at school regarding morals and values. All teachers teach in your place as you and your wife are the primary educators of your children. If objectionable subjects or materials are being taught in the classroom, you must stand strong. The primary place for Christian morals and values to be taught and practiced is within the family home your home, which you oversee. This is an awesome responsibility given both to you (as the head of your household) and to your wife (as the heart of your household). St. Augustine calls the family the domestic church. Commandment Three Realize that you are the spiritual leader of your home. It is your primary responsibility to oversee the TV and its influence, the internet and its influence, as well as the books and magazines that enter into your home. Stand firmly against evil influences, asking constantly for God s strength and guidance to lead your family in living a pure, holy and non-violent lifestyle. A father fosters moral virtue within his home first and foremost by example. Get into the habit of blessing your children both alone and with your wife before they go to sleep at night or before they leave the house in the morning. Commandment Two Get your priorities in order: God first, your wife second, your children third, your work fourth, etc. Develop a weekly schedule, blocking out quality time for the Lord, your wife, each child and the family as a whole. A husband s most important time during any given day is the first five minutes when he gets home from work and the love and attention he shows his wife and children at that time. Remember that your human fatherhood is rooted in the Divine Fatherhood of Almighty God. Commandment One Develop an intimate, personal relationship with Jesus, allowing Him to forgive you of your past, to talk to you, to heal you and to guide you. Then, trust the Holy Spirit in all things. Trust Him to provide everything you need, including financial help.

6 6 A Warm Welcome to Holy Cross Parish Kaukauna, Wisconsin Mass Intentions Monday, February 13 7:00 am Orville Vanevenhoven Tuesday, February 14 7:00 am Darlene Backus Wednesday, February 15 7:00 am Carla Frelich Thursday, February 16 7:00 am Living and deceased members of Rita Scheibe Family 8:20 am Ed Oliva Friday, February 17 7:00 am Bernadette Toonen Saturday, February 18 4:30 pm Norbert and Eleanor Engel Family Sunday, February 19 7:30 am Parish Family 9:15 am Ray Naidl 11:00 am Florence Weber Readings for the Week of February 12, 2012 Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46/1 Cor 10:31--11:1/ Mk 1:40-45 Monday: Jas 1:1-11/Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday: Jas 1:12-18/Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday: Jas 1:19-27/Mk 8:22-26 Thursday: Jas 2:1-9/Mk 8:27-33 Friday: Jas 2:14-24, 26/Mk 8:34--9:1 Saturday: Jas 3:1-10 /Mk 9:2-13 Next Sunday: Is 43:18-19, 21-22, 24b-25/2 Cor 1:18-22/ Mk 2:1-12 Liturgical Publications Inc Don t Forget to Mark Your Calendars For the Week of February 12, 2012 Sunday, February 12 WORLD MARRIAGE DAY! Monday, February 13 8:00 am 4:00 pm Vocation Prayer Vigil in Church 7:30 pm Men s Christ Renews His Parish meeting (FF) Tuesday, February 14 6:00 pm Cemetery Committee (FF) 6:30 pm Women s Christ Renews His Parish meeting (FF) 6:30 pm Boy Scouts (FH) 7:30 pm Pastoral Council (FF) HAPPY ST. VALENTINE S DAY! Wednesday, February 15 Faith Formation Classes Thursday, February 16 7:00 pm Celebrator Choir practice Friday, February 17 7:00 pm The GRAND EVENT! Holy Cross Gym Key: FF Faith Formation Center FH Friendship Hall Join Us In the Sacraments Reconciliation Saturdays: 11:00-12:00 Noon or by appointment. Feel free to contact Fr. Tom Pomeroy at if you would like to make an appointment. Baptisms We share in your joy as your child is baptized. Baptisms are the second Sunday of each month ($10 stipend). Call the parish office to set a date or to get further details about this beautiful milestone in your family s life. Baptism Preparation meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the third Tuesday of each month. First Friday Eucharist Calls Please inform us if you, or someone you know, cannot make it to Mass and would like to receive the Holy Eucharist on the first Friday of each month. Ministries Call if you would like to be involved in one or more of our many ministries. Don t ever hesitate to get more information. No pressure to join anything, but we d love to have you! How to Register as a New Parish Member New parishioners are always welcome. We d love to have you join our parish family. Stop in at the Parish office to register. Change of Phone or Address? Just Give us a Call. If you re moving permanently or temporarily, or have changed your phone number, please give us a call at so we can update your census information. It will help us a great deal. Thanks for taking the time to call! Would You Like to Put Something in the Bulletin? The deadline is Monday noon (Friday noon before holidays). Holy Cross Prayer Relay for Your Prayer Needs If you or someone you know needs prayers, call Your parish family is here for you. We ll start praying immediately! WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR YOUR DONATIONS The generosity of our parishioners by giving of time, talent and treasure is what sustains this beautiful parish. We are sincerely grateful as Holy Cross Parish is remembered through memorials, donations and wills. These gifts may be tax-deductible. Thank you for all you do for this parish. MASS INTENTIONS FOR YOUR LOVED ONES If you would like to have a Mass offered for any intention, simply contact the parish office at The usual offering for a Mass is $ Note: If a Mass intention is for your loved one and you would like to present the gifts at the offertory, please contact an usher before Mass to let him or her know that you have friends or family to serve in this special role.