June 23, 2012 Nativity of John the Baptist. Living the Gospel with Love and Courage Today s Scriptures: Gather #1149

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1 June 23, 2012 Nativity of John the Baptist Living the Gospel with Love and Courage Today s Scriptures: Gather #1149

2 2 Welcome to the Church of Saint Anne [

3 Masses for This Weekend Saturday, June 23 4:00 pm Irwin Eiring (Fr. Steve Brice) Sunday, June 24 8:30 am Agnes Weiss (Fr. Steve Brice) 10:30 am Leroy Schroeter (Fr. Steve Brice) ** Polka Mass ** 2:00 pm NO HMONG MASS 7:00 pm Mary Brice (Fr. Steve Brice) Masses for This Week Monday, June 25 7:00 am Communion Service (Deacon Bob Anderson) Tuesday, June 26 7:00 am Special intention (Fr. Al Burkhardt) Wednesday, June 27 7:00 am Walter Hannemann (Fr. Al Burkhardt) Thursday, June 28 7:00 am Richard Havlovick (Fr. Al Burkhardt) Friday, June 29 7:00 am George Geisler (Fr. Al Burkhardt) Saturday, June 30 8:30 am Special intention (Fr. Al Burkhardt) (Private confessions to follow) Wedding Gina Fischer and Joshua Wolf Masses for Next Weekend Saturday, June 30 4:00 pm Dale Cleveland (Fr. Tom Zelinski) Sunday, July 1 8:30 am Paul, Connie and Aaron Slominski and Connie Weyneth (Fr. Tom Zelinski) 10:30 am Charles Jojade, Sr. (Fr. Al Burkhardt) 2:00 pm For the people of St. Anne s (Fr. Al Burkhardt) 7:00 pm Mary Olson & John Spara (Fr. Al Burkhardt) Low gluten hosts are available. If you need a low gluten host, please take one of the cards from the basket at the Church entrance. Come up the center aisle for Communion and show the Minister the card. They will go to the altar to get a low gluten host for you to take from a special dish. About the Liturgy The Nativity of John the Baptist Today we celebrate another solemnity, the Nativity of John the Baptist. Historically, this feast was considered so important that it was assigned three Masses (Christmas, by comparison, has four Masses). Currently, the liturgical calendar assigns two Masses for this feast a Vigil Mass and a Mass during the Day. What is the difference between an anticipatory Mass and a vigil Mass? The norms for the Liturgical Year and the Calendar state that the liturgical day runs from midnight to midnight. This is why the term anticipated Mass is appropriate to use for the celebrations where the hour of midnight is anticipated, like our Saturday evening liturgies. In the days before this ruling, and especially before afternoon Masses were permitted, many larger parishes had midnight Mass every week, especially for shift workers. The term Vigil Mass is often used in parishes to indicate the Saturday evening Mass that anticipates the Sunday, but this is incorrect. The appropriate use for the term vigil Mass is for the liturgy that is assigned to the evening of the day before the specific celebration. Please refer any questions you may have about the liturgy to Renee Fredel in the Parish Office. The Sacred Worship Commission will do its best to answer your question. Fortnight for Freedom: Do not miss this top-notch presentation on the burning issue of our day. As our diocesan keynote address for the U.S. Bishops Fortnight for Freedom, Hannah Smith, Senior Counsel for the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, will speak on Tuesday, June 26 at 7 p.m. on the campus of UW-La Crosse. Ms. Smith will speak on Unprecedented Threats to American Religious Freedom. She will expand beyond problems with the HHS Insurance Mandate to address a multitude of growing threats to religious liberty. This will be a powerful and relevant talk no matter what the Supreme Court rules on the healthcare issue this summer. The presentation will begin at 7 p.m. in Valhalla Hall in the Cartwright Center at 1725 State St. on the Campus of UW-La Crosse. For more information on Fortnight for Freedom initiatives in the Diocese of La Crosse, watch the Catholic Times and visit the website: Newman Catholic Schools would like to send a huge thank you to all of our wonderful supporting parishioners! Thanks to you, NCS is able to continue our dedication to increasing and strengthening children s knowledge and love of their Catholic faith, creating an environment where children feel safe, valued and loved, and prepare them to them to live happy lives. Wishing you a safe and enjoyable summer! [phone: ] Living the Gospel with Love and Courage 3

4 Dear People of St. Anne s, as John was completing his course, he would say: Who do you suppose that I am? I am not he. Behold, one is coming after me: I am not worthy to unfasten the sandals of his feet. (Acts 13: 25) (Gather# 1149) Behold. The word calls us to be open and lift our gaze to something wonderful we have not yet seen. Behold what is coming. The secular historians of the day describe John the Baptist s following as one of the largest social movements of the age. Yet when his ministry was coming to an end he said to his followers: Behold! Lift your eyes to one who is coming. As so often happens, the Church calendar provides us with the perfect Feast to encourage and strengthen us given the needs and challenges of our day. Celebrating the Birth of John The Baptist encourages us to be open and lift our gaze to the wonderful things ahead. Or, better said, to the one from whom all wonderful things come. Though not the largest social movement of our day, there has been significant movement here at St. Anne s these past 18 years. If anything it has taught us to always keep our eyes open and lifted to the infinite possibilities that lie ahead. We have learned to always behold. After 30 plus years of Polka Fests, our St. Anne s annual extravaganza just keeps getting better. Reflecting its continued evolution we are this year changing the name to St. Anne s Fest reflecting the movement from all Polka music to a variety of music that appeals to families and people of all ages. One sign that we are moving in the right direction is the ease with which we have gained a new co-chair. We welcome this weekend John Lang to the overall leadership team. He will understudy JoAnn Krahn, Randy Kaiser and Delores Clancey this year and then help lead us into the future of St. Anne s Fests in years to come. Thank you to all who have come forward to help provide our community a place to recreate a place to relax and become open again to a new life ahead. With all of the other excitement we could easily miss another sign of a promising future. At Mass next weekend the St. Anne s family will bless the youth heading out on their mission trip to serve our brothers and sisters in Michigan. The very rough economy has left pockets of poverty in our neighboring state not unlike that found on reservations or long associated with Appalachia. Six months ago a nervous Youth Minister John Schmitt came to the Finance Council asking for financial backing for the trip. Raising $22,000 in a few months seemed and overwhelming task. John and our youth received a round of applause at our last Finance Council meeting for raising all of those funds and then some. John would be the first, of course, to extend those expressions of gratitude to all in the parish who so generously supported this effort. In the past, youth who have gone on Mission Trips have come home changed into leaders. So Behold! This letter was written over a week ago so I don t have current numbers, but our talks and letters informing people of our unfinished work with the Annual Diocesan Appeal were getting a strong response. In particular we thank a senior couple in our parish who contributed $10,000. Because all contributions over our target come back to the parish assessment free, I make one last appeal to all who have not yet contributed to do so. Well, Fr. Burkhardt and Fr. Hennes, I hand over to you the Church of St. Anne; a community that truly lives the Gospel with love and courage. I confidently say, you have no idea what you are getting into! So Behold! Open your heart and lift your gaze into the infinite possibilities that lay ahead of you. Dream big, capture the hopes of this faith community, and you will release gifts and abilities able to accomplish more than you can ask or imagine! And to you, dear people of St. Anne s, I give thanks for the best years of my life. I love you with a heart you opened to life and to love. I urge you now, as I seek to do myself, to... Behold! Thank you to all who had a hand in last weekend s incredible. unbelievable. touching. inspiring. fun and filling farewell party. At one point the church erupted into a (secretly planned) flash mob dance! Deb Zakrzewski, Barb Laurent, Jill Warsaw and team thank you for one of the grandest celebrations we have ever had. And to you, dear people of St. Anne s, I give thanks for the best years of my life. I love you with a heart you opened to life and to love. I urge you now, as I seek to do myself, to Behold! 4 Welcome to the Church of Saint Anne [

5 Stewardship of Treasure June 16-17, 2012 Adult Envelopes: $10,467 Offertory: $738 Vigil Lights: $41 Parish Wish List 1. Eco-Friendly Floor Scrubber. Approximate cost is $5,100. We can experience a cost savings of about $500 per year on chemicals alone with the new floor scrubber. 2. Youth Room furniture - Any cash donation accepted. 3. Parish Office Computers/Software. Each computer is about $600. Each Microsoft Office 10 costs approx. $80. (Total cost for 19 Licenses is $1,520.) Thank you to a donor who gave us $600 for this software. 4. Field Trip for Vacation Bible Camp "SKY..." - 2 Buses to Central Wisconsin $100 each. If you are able to contribute towards one of these wish list items or another please contact the parish office All gifts are significant and appreciated. Bulletin submissions must be received at least two weeks prior to the publication date. Drop off submissions at the parish office or bulletin@stanneswausau.org. Direct any questions to Jennifer Switlick at the parish office ( , jennifers@stanneswausau.org) or the bulletin editor Cheryl Mathis (cherylm@stanneswausau.org). Top St. Anne s Fest raffle ticket sellers as of June 18: Bud Gore ($700), Joan Harter ($415), LeRoy & Josephine Eckendorf ($350), Paul & Dayna Herold ($300), Keith Rutz ($295), Albert & Susan Meyer ($275), Jim & Mary Jo Tilton ($265), Robert & Katherine Rogalla ($230), Larry & Jeanne Cline ($215), Pete & Kathy Roth ($180), Marvin & Marcella Hargraves ($171), Carol Sliwicki ($160), Paul & Linda Wagner ($160), Ted & Sallie Bachar ($150). Faith Connection Bulletin Insert will be discontinued from the weekly Sunday Bulletins due to budget cuts. BUT they will be available as a link on the St. Anne s website for folks to view from home. AND there will be copies available in the racks in the South Gathering space by the Family Room Kitchen door and the West Gathering space next to the Welcome Visitors Table. [phone: ] Seminarian Annual Gathering: Our seminarians have been asking for help and support to fulfill their vocations. Each year the Diocese of La Crosse offers benefactors to meet Bishop Callahan and the seminarians. Through these annual gatherings we raise money for their education and formation. Over 35 men are in college and theology seminary formation. Sunday July 22, at the Waterfront Restaurant in La Crosse, WI and Friday August 17 at the Great Hall at the Grand in Wausau, WI, there will be fine cuisine, musical entertainment, Bishop Callahan will speak and introduce the seminarians, as well as time to mingle and get to know all who attend. Please contact the Office of Vocations for more information or to RSVP phone Newman Catholic Schools Openings Available: Licensed Child Care St. Michael: 615 Stark Street, Wausau, St. Therese: 112 W. Kort Street, Rothschild, Preschool, 4 Pre-K St. Mark: 602 Military Road, Rothschild, St. Michael: 615 Stark Street, Wausau, Kindergarten Grade 5 St. Mark: 602 Military Road, Rothschild, St. Anne: 604 N. 6th Avenue, Wausau, Grades 6 12 Newman Catholic MS/HS: 1130 W. Bridge Street, Wausau, Central Office You can help your Marriage Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other. Do you argue... or have you just stopped talking to each other? Does talking about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i) helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. This program has helped 10 s of 1000 s of couples experiencing difficulties in their marriage. For confidential information or to register for the upcoming Marriage Encounter Weekend August 17-19, 2012 and February 15-17, 2013 at St. Anthony Spiritual Center call HOPE (4673), centralwi@retrouvaille.org or visit the website at Living the Gospel with Love and Courage 5

6 Summer Vacation Bible Camp 2012 Trust in God!! Sky St. Anne s. Register and pay online, download field trip permission form OR submit to the parish office OR by . [ vbc/summer2012/] Registration forms available in West Gathering Space. VBC Wish list items: 30 containers 1 C (approx.) plastic Glad or Ziploc round containers 4 boxes Resealable plastic sandwich bags 70 feet Rope, half-inch size 9 bags Small cotton balls 6 bottles Quart size spray bottles $100 covers the cost of 1 bus for field trip. When: Monday, July 23- Friday, July 27, Field Trip on Wed. July 25 to CWA (Central Wisconsin Airport) until 3:30 p.m. Hosts: Holy Name and St. Anne s Parishes Who: All children grades Pre-K to Grade 5 (Current academic year). Middle and High School Teens and adults to volunteer. Registration forms available in West Gathering Space. More information: Contact Amy Vaillancourt, , Vacation Bible Camp Director. Kids are out of school clean out the closets? Are your kids growing out of their clothes or have items they no longer play with or use? Please help others in our parish by taking unused items to NICE AS NEW, a resale shop at 2400 Rib Mountain Dr., Wausau. [ How do I do it? Take your items to Nice as New. Items need to be clean and in good shape. Clothing items (seasonal) should be put on hangers or hangers are available at the store. Check out the intake hours on the website, when items can be dropped off. Account #14013 for St. Anne s or just tell them it s for St. Anne s Youth. St. Anne s receives ½ of the price of the sold item. The proceeds will go to help youth in the parish to strengthen their faith journey. Safe Environment Training this Tuesday, June 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting rooms. Anyone 14 and older working with children need to have this training. Register at safeenvironment/registration/ St. Anthony s Spirituality Center Family Summer Retreat Weekend entitled Retreat and Reconnect on the weekend of July 6-8, Come to a retreat for families: a time for re-connecting with each other, spending time together in a peaceful setting, getting to know each other again. This retreat is for families of all kinds. Presented by Mary Yessa. Begins 9 a.m. Saturday and concludes on Sunday morning, with an option of coming Friday night. Eucharist offered on Saturday. Offering: One night - $100 per family. Two nights - $140. per family. Three-Day Directed Retreat coming up on July 12-15, The director meets with the retreatant daily to listen to his/her prayer and life experiences and to assist in discerning the movement of the Spirit in the retreatant s life. Daily Eucharist provided. Directors will include St. Anthony staff members: Fr. Dan Crosby, Fr. Tom Zelinski and Fr. Ron Smith. Session begins with the evening meal at 5:30 p.m. and concludes with the noon meal. Offering: $240. Those who wish to stay for additional days of solitude may arrange to do so by contacting us. Private retreats are also available during this time. Offering: $60 per day. Six-Day Directed Retreat on July 15-21, Directors will include St. Anthony staff members: Fr. Dan Crosby, Fr. Tom Zelinski, and visiting directors Sr. Sharon Roedl, SSND, Sr. Jolynn Brehm, FSPA and Fr. Ron Smith, former Director of St. Anthony s. Session begins with the evening meal at 5:30 p.m. and concludes with the noon meal. Offering: $480. Contact St. Anthony s at (715) to register, if you need a ride for this Retreat, or to receive additional information. info@sarcenter.com. Web: is open to the public on Saturday from 12:30-2 p.m. St. Matthew Parish will once again be holding their Annual Treasure Sale on the weekend of September 15th and 16th. We are now accepting donations of slightly used/new items at the Old Stettin School site on Stewart Avenue on Saturdays, from 9-11 a.m. now until the end of August. If you have any questions regarding donations, please feel free to call Barb at the St. Matthew Parish Center, Welcome to the Church of Saint Anne [

7 Remember Share Sunday as you shop! The Month of June the food collection will be given to the Wausau Area Hmong Association. Please do not provide food that contains pork, beans or tomato based products. Prayer Shawls At St. Anne Fest These are knitted or crocheted by volunteers of St. Anne's. When to give and use a prayer shawl: Undergoing medical procedures As a comfort after a loss After a birth, nursing a baby During an illness or recovery Loss of job The shawls are made with love, prayers and given a final blessing. If you have a need please feel free to take one and sign the book. They will be available in the West Gathering Space. July 8th bulletin all announcements need to reach the Parish Office no later than noon on Monday, June 25th due to the July 4th holiday. Needed: Front Desk Volunteers in the Parish office on Monday & Tuesday afternoons and Friday mornings. Duties include answering phones, greeting guests, and light office work. If you would like to inquire further, please call Jen or jennifers@stanneswausau.org. "Hello Dolly" - Musical Tours: Sept. 12th trip to the Fireside Theatre, Fort Atkinson! Remittance now due - deadline July 25th - checks made payable to St. Anne's but mailed to Jeanette Stenzel, 605 N 9th Ave., Wausau, WI Fantastic performance! Fantastic menu! Fantastic fun! Also mark your calendars for Nov. 8th, we will be going to Fanny Hill Theatre for Mr. Christmas. The cost for this trip is $60. We will be celebrating the Feast of our patrons and patronesses of our St. Anne Parish, Thursday, July 26th at 6:30 p.m. Mass and a reception to follow. Save the Date! St. Anne's Golf Outing Friday, August 3 Indianhead Golf Course, Mosinee [phone: ] Living the Gospel with Love and Courage 7