Today s Scriptures: Gather #910. March 23, 2014 Third Sunday of Lent

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1 Today s Scriptures: Gather #910 March 23, 2014 Third Sunday of Lent Living the Gospel with Love and Courage Wednesday, March 26 Masses for This Weekend Saturday, March 22 4:00 p.m. Dolores Steckbauer (Fr. Hennes) Sunday, March 23 8:30 a.m. Dorthy & Clarence Wenzel (Fr. Hennes) 10:30 a.m. Ed Stenzel (Fr. Hennes) 2:00 p.m. For the people of St. Anne s (Fr. Brice) 6:00 p.m. Peter & Ada Calmes (Fr. Burkhardt) Masses for This Week Monday, March 24 7:00 a.m. Communion Service (Deacon Erv) Tuesday, March 25 7:00 a.m. Joseph Karlen (Fr. Hennes) 10:00 a.m. Mary Olson & John Spara Benedictine Center (Fr. Burkhardt) LENTEN FISH DINNERS Fanfare for St. Anne Fish Dinners! St. Anne fish dinners are great! This tradition has lasted 61 years and has proven itself. Choices include shrimp dinners, fish tacos, baked fish or fried fish with choice of potato and rye bread and a homemade dessert (additional charge). They are offered only on Fridays of Lent starting March 7. There are dine-in, carryout and delivery options. Dine in or carry out is available from 4 until 7 p.m. Check the bulletin for menus & prices, and schedule for dessert donation. Come partake of food, fun and fellowship. You may help prepare food/set up/clean/serve, share a favorite family dessert, and come to dine and/or pray for the success of our famous St. Anne fish dinner. Call to schedule your training or ask questions. Ask for Joe or Vernell. 7:00 a.m. Ruth & David Stencil (Fr. Burkhardt) 8:15 a.m. St. Anne Special Intention School Mass Holy Name Celebrant Thursday, March 27 7 a.m. Peter & Ada Calmes (Fr. Hennes) Friday, March 28 7 a.m. Ted Reynolds (Fr. Burkhardt) Saturday, March 29 8:30 a.m. Joseph Karlen (Fr. Hennes) Reconciliation to Follow Masses for Next Weekend Saturday, March 29 4 p.m. Rita Suster (Fr. Burkhardt) Sunday, March 30 8:30 a.m. Art Seidl (Fr. Burkhardt) 10:30 a.m. Floyd Majeske (Fr. Burkhardt) 2 p.m. For the People of St. Anne s (Fr. Hennes) 6 p.m. Mary Olson & John Spara

2 READINGS: Week of March 23, 2014 Sunday: Ex 17:3-7; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; Jn 4:5-42 Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15ab; Lk 4:24-30 Tuesday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Heb 10:4-10 ; Lk 1:26-38 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Lk 11:14-23 Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Hos 6:1-6; Lk 18:9-14 Next Sunday: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41 Low gluten hosts available: If you need a low gluten host, please take one of the cards from the basket at the entrance. Come up the center aisle for Communion and show the Communion Minister the card. They will provide a special dish from which you can take a low gluten host. Mass Bags Available Jesus Mass bags are available for our children ages 2-5. Children are able to take a bag at the beginning of Mass, look at the books and activities, drawing and returning the bag at the end of Mass. We have received some good feedback and some beautiful drawings. For questions please contact Melanie Guckenberg St. Anne Parish Office Hours: Our parish office is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. except during holidays. Telephone and Front Desk Reception: When we are unable to answer the phone, we ask that you be patient when after 6 rings, an automated attendant answers your call. Please listen carefully to the options listed in the greeting, choose an option, then leave a message. Go to for Sunday bulletins, pastoral letters, Spirit newsletters, Faith Formation resources and so much more! Bulletin submissions must be received at least two weeks prior to the publication date. bulletin@stanneswausau.org. Questions? Contact Jennifer Switlick at the parish office ( ). Every weekend, St. Anne Parish uploads one or two homilies to our website. Want to learn more about the Mass readings? Our homilies are an excellent place to start. Leadership Reports: Ever wonder who does what and what is really going on behind the scenes? Stay up to date on our monthly Leadership Reports. They are online! St. Anne Parish Commission Contacts Administration Commission ~ Win Spencer , gmaspencer@msn.com Faith Formation Commission ~ Dani Edwards , danielle.s.edwards.06@gmail.com Community Commission ~ John Prey , jvprey45@hotmail.com Outreach Commission ~ Jan Ostrowski Sacred Worship Commission ~ Keri Wulf , keriwulf@charter.net During this weekend, we hear the story about the woman at the well. What does she have to teach us about vulnerability? The interaction between Jesus and her is very human. It reflects a reality of how we interact with each other. Take a closer look at this interaction. Jesus is at the well. The woman comes to draw water do this task and leave. While she might notice Jesus is there, she suspects that he will ignore her. Why would he bother about her? She is likely surprised that he speaks to her. How uncomfortable did she get? When the unexpected occurs, a human reaction is discomfort. I do not have a plan for this. I don t know what to say. I feel awkward. We shuffle our feet. We don t look too intently. We want to leave the situation. Jesus doesn t let this happen. He draws woman into a conversation. First they have small talk they discuss the well. Jesus uses water by which she might see something more. She isn t understanding, but she is intrigued by this new perspective on the well. If she didn t need to come, she could avoid this present awkward situation. Wouldn t it be great to not feel awkward!?! But then Jesus changes the subject. If she wants this water, she needs to admit something about herself. Jesus asks her to go and get her husband. She truthfully answers that she doesn t have a husband yet this is not the whole truth. In our human vulnerability, we don t tell the whole truth right away. Why? Can we trust this person? Will they judge us? Will they accept us? Will they be loving? Our humanness wants to know the answers to these questions before we disclose more. So the woman tests the water. She simply says I don t have a husband. Jesus recognizes her willingness to answer truthfully. He reassures her. He shares what he already seems to know about her. If she had lied, he would have needed to change the conversation. Her honesty allows him to bring a new perspective. Her trust in him allows her to grow in faith; she accepts his help. She goes to her community and shares what she has learned and how she believes in Him and His Word. Without her vulnerability, Jesus could not have helped her. How might we learn from this story? When we consider our preparation for Reconciliation, are we being vulnerable and honest? Confession can be a partial truth or a full disclosure of our sins. God will enter into our conversation in the manner that we invite. Partial truth leads to partial involvement. When we gather at the cross, will we see ourselves in a new way or do we lack the honesty that leads to greater faith? Our faith grows when we are vulnerable with God. How are we the woman at the well? What might change if we are vulnerable and honest not partially but fully accepting God s love? Sharing news about the parish... Just a few more weeks remain for our Friday Fish Frys! Have you been willing to volunteer to help? Lent invites the willingness to make a sacrifice of time; the church would benefit from your participation... and many of the volunteers that I meet find joy in working with other parish members! Whether you have attended or volunteered, celebrate this accomplishment a 61 year tradition for which St. Anne Parish is known! We have reached 61% of our target for the Diocesan Annual Appeal. Small, regular contributions continue. We could use additional help from families who have not yet contributed! As a reminder, the date for receiving a larger rebate is April 1. Would you help us achieve success by then? During this past year, our rebate was sufficient to pay for the replacement of school doors across from the stairwell leading to South Hall. This update restored the doors to meet present fire codes. If we would receive a larger rebate, we could complete a second set of doors. Please consider a donation Thank you! May the blessings of God be showered upon you this week! Fr. Al

3 Is there an Architect in the House? Maybe you ve noticed At times things are a little tight and cozy on the Altar and we ve unfortunately had a couple people trip and fall on the steps. We are currently exploring options for changes to the Altar area to give us more room and aid in accessibility to individuals with disabilities. Our Worship Space Committee is in need of some professional help (the design kind) to put our ideas on paper. If you can donate some time to the Parish and assist the committee please contact Pete Roth at or at peteroth@charter.net. Even if you aren t an architect, we value your thoughts and ideas as we make plans to improve our worship space and you can contact Pete with your suggestions. First Communion Preparation Updates Parents and children preparing for First Communion, be sure to plan ahead to attend the annual Jesus Day retreat together. This takes place, Saturday, April 12, 9 AM-1 PM, everything begins in Fischer Hall. You should have already received a save the date via . Any questions or concerns let us know! Book Club This month the Parish Library Book Club is reading Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. Our discussion meeting will be Tuesday, March 25 at 2:00 in the parish library. Community Meals Outreach to the Needy Every week, dozens of Wausau area community volunteers come forward to help make and serve evening meals, which are open to anyone who comes through the doors. On Sundays, a 4:00 p.m. meal is served at 1st Presbyterian Church; On Tuesdays, St. Paul s United Church of Christ serves a meal starting at 4:30 p.m.; On Thursdays, Jubilee House (located in St. Matthew s cafeteria) has a meal which begins at 4:30 p.m. St. Anne s is one of the churches, and other groups, that help to make these meals available to the hungry of the Wausau area. This is done through our parish Mission Service Committee. Our meal schedule for 2014 is: Sunday, April 13 1st Presbyterian Ginny Dimeo, Meal Coordinator Jennifer Kareken, Head Cook Thursday, May 22 Jubilee House Barb Laurent, Thursday, July 17 Jubilee House Kathy Mero, Meal Coordinator Tom Betchwars, Head Cook Tuesday, August 19 St.Paul s UCC Ginny Dimeo, Meal Coordinator Jennifer Kareken, Head Cook Thursday, Sept. 18 Jubilee House Barb Laurent, Meal Coordinator Stark Motors of Merrill-Chief Grillers Thursday, Oct. 23 Jubilee House Kathy Mero, Tuesday, Nov. 18 St. Paul s UCC Kathy Mero, Meal Coordinaor/Cook Thursday Dec. 18 Jubilee House Tom Betchwars, We will continue to use the bulletin to ask for volunteers from our parish to help prepare & serve at these meals, and to donate desserts. If you would like to help at a particular meal, contact the Meal Coordinator. We also welcome donations toward the cost of groceries. Sometimes people wish to cover the whole cost of the meal and dedicate that meal to honor a loved one. Contact person is Ginny Dimeo or ginnydimeo@aol.com. Stewardship of Treasure Amount collected last weekend $110,224 Monthly ACH divided by number of weeks $2,534 Total Collected $12,758 Amount Needed $18,714 Surplus (Shortfall) (- $5,956) Diocesan Annual Appeal Report (last update 3/11/14) Target $101,693 Received $62,820 Amount Due $38,873 Participants 337 Non-Participants 1,289 If you have not received the Diocesan Appeal Packet, please contact the parish office or Kathy at the Diocesan Office. Phone or klevendoski@dioceseoflacrosse.com. Lenten Resources Available Looking for just the right reflection guide or prayer book for your Lenten Journey this year? Look no further, the Lenten Resource table is available in the West Gathering Space for you to review and see how you can engage further into Lent this season! Make sure to pick up your copy of the everpopular Little Black Book from the Diocese of Saginaw this year! Don t Forget Share Sunday When You Shop! All food items collected during our Preparation of Gifts in March will go to the Women s Community. Special needs for The Women s Community this month are: Personal care items such as shampoo, conditioner, deodorant & other women s products for the residents. They aso need the following for the shelter: Paper towels, Q-tips, dish soap, facial tissue, hand soap, laundry detergent (HE = high effiency) & dryer sheets. Stewardship Corner WE CAN USE OUR GIFTS! To intercede: praying for the work of the parish, fasting, or offering any suffering we experience for the good of all and the conversion of sinners.

4 4th Annual Youth Spring Plant Sale Will spring ever come? You don t have to wait for warmer weather to start planning for spring. St. Anne Youth s 4th Annual Spring plant sale is underway. Orders will be taken between now and Sunday, March 30th. Order forms are available in the West Gathering Space, in the Parish Office or online at: Proceeds will benefit the summer mission trip. This summer the youth will travel to Maysville, KY on June Again this year, beautiful hanging baskets are available for $25 (Geraniums, Fuchsias, Million Bells or New Guinea Impatiens in a variety of colors) and patio planters are available for $28 (combination of 2 geraniums, 2 vines and 4 fillers). Payment is required at the time of your order. Not sure what you ordered last year? Youth will be contacting individuals who ordered last year directly regarding this year s sale. Plants will arrive in time for Mother s Day Sunday, May 11. The pick-up date is Thursday, May 8 from 4-6 p.m. For more information visit or contact Michelle Hauer (715) or by MichHauer@gmail.com. Thank you for your continued support! Spring is Coming, Think Ice Cream!! Through Schwans-cares.com, you can order from Schwan s Home Delivery and help the summer trips program of St. Anne Youth Ministry meet their fundraising goal! When you order by April 23rd 20% of product and 40% of e-certificate sales will go back to St. Anne Youth Ministry! In addition, Schwan s will contribute 5% of all orders for an ongoing basis! There are two ways to order: 1. Online: Visit Click find a campaign and enter campaign ID 7284 Shop away! 2. Order by phone: Call and provide campaign ID 7284 Pick up a catalog and more information at the Flower Sale booth in the West gathering space through April 23rd! Please consider supporting an NCHS student on a Summer Mission Trip Help Fund a Mission: a group of 15 Newman Catholic High School students will be taking part in a mission trip this summer (July 12-19) to assist the community of Jackson, Mississippi. The cost of the trip is $650 per student. Being the expense that it is, we are hoping for donations to help offset the cost of the trip. Any donation helps. There are some very eager students that are looking forward to a great opportunity to help other people. If you feel as though you would like to make a monetary contribution please contact either Patrick Meverden or the main office at Newman Catholic High School or contact Patrick at: pmeverden@newmancatholicschools.com LENTEN FISH DINNERS FRIDAYS March 7 through April p.m. in Fischer Hall One-Piece Fried Fish...$5.75 Two-Pieces Fried Fish...$8.00 Fried Fish Taco...$6.00 Baked Fish Taco...$8.00 Baked Fish...$7.50 Deep Fried Shrimp...$8.50 Fried Combo (Fish & Shrimp)...$9.00 Baked Combo (Fish & Shrimp)...$10.25 Individual Fried Shrimp...$2.00 Cheese Pizza...$2.50 Homemade Dessert...$1.00 Dinner includes: Choice of French fries, homemade potato salad or baked potato, cole slaw, rye bread. Home & Business Deliveries in the City of Wausau ONLY. Call Fridays after 1 p.m. Phone Small charge for delivery and take-out orders. We DELIVER Fish Fries If you are working on Friday night and think you have to miss a St. Anne s Fish dinner St. Anne s DELIVERS!! We deliver to residences and businesses in the city of Wausau from 4:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. for the seven Fridays of Lent. We can send out a menu and other details about delivery to your business if you request one. Contact Ginny Dimeo at or ginnydimeo@aol.com. Dessert Bakers Board for Lenten Fish Dinners Parishioners are asked to bring desserts according to the schedule below. Desserts such as fruit pies, cakes, bars, cupcakes and fruit cobblers are examples of acceptable desserts. Custard & meringue pies, frosting made from eggs, are not acceptable unless they come from a commercial bakery. We ask that you provide a dessert or donate $5-10 prior to your scheduled week. Anyone with a last name beginning with the alphabet letter below brings dessert for that week: Letters March 28 M, N, O, P April 4 Q, R, S, T April 11 U, V, W, X, Y, Z April 18 Circle of Joy Dessert Bakers Drop Off: During school hours please bring desserts to the Parish Office. After 3 p.m. and on days there is no school, you will be able to take desserts directly to Fischer Hall. Gift Certificates for Fish Dinners Available Give the gift they are sure to love. Stop by the parish office weekdays until 4 p.m. to purchase a certificate. Already part of the NCS family? Earn $200 tuition credit for every student you refer to register at NCS. Spread the word about the good news of Faith in Education at Newman Catholic Schools!

5 The 3rd Annual Lenten Luncheons is only a few days away! Please join us on Wednesday, March 26 as we recognize the 2014 In My Name Award Recipients: Tim and Lois Murphy for their outstanding community service work! Lunch will include gourmet soup, salad and bread. Cost is $25/person. Reservations can be made online at or call Hope to see you there! Bishop William Callahan and Catholic Charities cordially invite you to join us for the 3rd Annual Wausau Lenten Luncheon on Wednesday, March 26 at St. Michaels Catholic Church! The luncheon begins at 11:30 am and will include gourmet soup, salad and bread. Cost is $25/person. Please RSVP online at by March 20 as seating is limited. Call with any questions. Thank you for your help in spreading the word about Catholic Charities! THANK YOU...St. Annes Parish Dear Father Burkhardt, Thank you to you and your parishioners for your recent gift of $4,900 to Catholic Charities for the Wausau Warming Center. Your gift assists in providing this vital service for the individuals and families in our community. Many people are touched by the Warming Center and we greatly appreciate your support of its important work. May God s blessings be with all of you and your loved ones. Sincerely Yours, Deacon Richard Sage phone: Soup Kitchen Church of the Resurrection 621 Second Street, Wausau Wednesdays 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, March 5 through April 16 Delicious Homemade Soup and Breads Free-will Offering 12:10 pm Daily Mass Monday-Friday during Lent. Fish Fry s - St. Michael Parish 611 Stark Street, Wausau Fridays 4:30-7:00 pm, March 7 through Good Friday, April 18 Menu - Cod- Baked or Battered, Breaded Shrimp Choice of Potato- Baked, Potato Salad, Fries, Potato Pancakes Rye Bread, Beverage. Take Outs ordered on site. Ground Floor/Handicap Accessible. Seniors and Clergy $1.00 off Questions? Call , ext. 2 5:30 pm Stations of the Cross Fridays March 14-April 11. St. Paul Parish, Mosinee will be having a Lenten Renewal - Sharing the Good News with Fr. Richard Hart, March 30 - April 3 at 6:30 p.m. Invitation...Dear brothers and sisters at St. Anne, the people of First English invite you to join us during the Season of Lent at our Mid-week Wednesday worship services & soup suppers. Our worship times are 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. with the soup suppers serving from 5:00-6:15 p.m. We look forward to seeing you! Our Advertisers Provide fast and friendly service. CALL THEM FIRST!