Go and do likewise... Luke 10:37

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1 Go and do likewise... Luke 10:37 A Catholic Church in Rural Southeastern Portage County, WI 8611 State Highway 54 Almond, WI December nd Sunday of Advent Website: Bulletin Submission: bulletin@stmaxkolbe.org Father Peter Manickam, Pastor mpmgm60@gmail.com Parish Office: (715) Parish Secretary Angie Sturzl angie@stmaxkolbe.org Financial Secretary Doreen Krusick Liturgical Ministry Sharon Christensen Pastoral Council JoAnn Doyle Scott Hintz Finance Council Pam Zinda Dennis Fay Building & Grounds Committee Leo Gonnering Parish Council of Catholic Women Bonnie Rogers Pro-Life Committee Cindy Gresl Homebound & Community Ministry Sharon Kurzynski Family Life Committee Tasha Shurpit Prayer Chain Helen Buckholt Judy Scholler Sacred Steps Program Jane Bauer SCRIP Terri Hoerter Social Media-Betty Gonnering Knights of Columbus Andy Franz Hospitality Sharon Christensen Religious Education (CCD) Monica Trzebiatowski Confirmation Program Jeremiah Auer Guardian Angels Cemetery Ken Trzebiatowski Hope Cemetery (Heffron) Sharon Lorenz St. Martin Cemetery Tom Guth St. Patrick Cemetery Helen Helbach Weekday Mass Times: Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 8:00 a.m. Weekend Mass Times: Saturdays 7:00 p.m. Sundays 8:30 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Tuesdays 5:15 to 5:45 p.m. Saturdays 6:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Sundays 7:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. First Fridays of each month 8:30 a.m. (following 8am Mass) Eucharistic Adoration: Sundays 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays 5:00 p.m. First Fridays of each month 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

2 2 St. Maximilian Kolbe Church FATHER S CORNER Dear loving parishioners, Love and peace of Christ! At an intersection, the green light changes to yellow. At the theater, the house lights flash. At the airport terminal, the boarding call comes over the intercom. At a railroad crossing, the lights begin to flash. In the Desert of Judea, a voice of one calling in the wilderness is heard declaring, "Prepare the way of the Lord." What do all these have in common? They are signs or warnings that we need to prepare ourselves for what is about to happen. But the preparation on which John insisted was a preparation of heart and of life. "The king is coming," he said in effect. Mend, not your roads, but your lives. The quotation, Making straight the paths of the Lord, means clearing the path of sin, which is the major obstacle preventing the Lord from coming into our lives. By preaching his message in the wilderness, John was inviting the Jews of his day to come out of the bondage of slavery, to leave their faults, wandering, and sinful lives behind, and to enter into the Promised Land full of God s blessings. Advent, like Lent, is a season given to us so that we may repent of our sins and be reconciled with God and His Church by receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It was for this purpose that Jesus instituted the Sacrament of reconciliation after His Resurrection. As individuals, we might too overcome deep-seated resentment persistent faultfinding, unwillingness to forgive, dishonesty in our dealings with others, or a bullying attitude. We all have to level the mountains of our pride and egocentrism. We can't be forgiven unless we forgive. We must release our bitterness if we are to be able to allow God to do His healing work in our lives. Let us go to confession and get reconciled with both God and our neighbor. May God Bless you! Father Peter In addition to our normally scheduled opportunities to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation (listed on the front of the bulletin), there will be priests available to hear confessions on Sunday, December 16th at 6pm. WHY DO WE DO THAT? - CATHOLIC LIFE EXPLAINED Question: On many Sundays, especially during Advent and Lent, we hear a reading from one of the prophets. What is significant about them for us? Didn't Jesus fulfill all their predictions? Answer: Lent and Advent are the times of the church year when the prophetic word forms an important part of the liturgical season. Isaiah, Jeremiah, Baruch, and Zephaniah are just some of the prophets who offer powerful and essential lessons for Christians of any era. Prophets do not predict the future. They are very much concerned about the present, calling Israel to follow once again the word of God. The prophets witness to a life of faith. In the midst of an intense relationship with God, the prophets are very aware of their unworthiness to embrace this call from God and struggle to accept the mission God entrusts to them. The prophets speak on behalf of God. Each testifies that the word spoken is not from them but from God. At times, this lands them in trouble with their audience. Jeremiah, for example, felt betrayed by God as the prophetic message was delivered. People did not like the message because of their sin-filled lives, and their displeasure was taken out on the prophet. While tempted at times to "throw in the towel," the prophets remained true to the life of faith and persevered in the proclamation of God's word. In modeling these virtues and calling us to greater fidelity, the prophets offer an example and message that are still important to us today. Eugene Polley 12/9 Steven Skipchak 12/9 Heather Stroik 12/9 Kayla Preusser 12/9 Nathan Widder 12/9 Reed Rogers 12/9 Clayton Preusser 12/10 Chelsea Rudiger 12/10 Peggy Root 12/11 Birthdays Mike Helbach 12/11 Jacob Barden 12/12 Samual Zimmerman 12/13 Kevin Peterson 12/14 Dale Hintz 12/14 Kesha Butzin 12/14 Michelle Warzynski 12/14 Paige Hintz 12/15 Welcome New Parishioners! The Dornfield Family Heath, Brenda, Jase & Lauren The Ballinger Family Michael, Cindy, Rae &Jonathan The Hollender Family Dustin, Sam & Owen

3 St. Maximilian Kolbe Church 3 Christmas is coming quickly! We need your help on December 23th following the10:00am Mass to prepare our church for Christmas. We welcome both seasoned veterans with years of experience, and first-timers with new ideas. Decorating the church, gathering area and pastoral hallway does not take long and is a joyful fellowship time for all involved. Please consider joining us to help with decorations this year! We will be placing our next order very soon for subscriptions starting in March of The cost is $30 payable to St. Max s. If you are interested, contact the parish office at Don t Delay!! Congratulations to all the children who participated in the children's liturgy program at the masses last weekend. We had 5 children at the 8:30 am mass and 7 children at the 10:00 am mass. Thank you to the volunteers and to the parents for encouraging the kids to participate! Father Peter There is a sign-up sheet by the ministry station for volunteers needed for 7 more masses scheduled this month. Please stop by and sign up to help out when you are able to do so!! Thank you for all you do! Pick up your free copy in the gathering space and spend some quiet reflection time this Advent season! We welcome you to our parish family. If you wish to join our parish, you may register by calling the parish office. Arrangements must be made at least six months in advance. Please call the parish office for an appointment. Please call the parish office prior to the birth of your child. Please call the parish office at Please submit Mass Intentions to the parish office or call Mon-Thurs: 10:00-3:00pm Tues, Wed: 4:30-6:30pm Servers: Volunteers Reader: Mary Shea Usher Captain: Diane W. Eucharistic Ministers: Mary S., Pat H., Diane W., Rita T. Servers: Gabriel H., Austin Z. Reader: Pat Blaskowski Usher Captain: George C. Eucharistic Ministers: Amy B., Mindy K., JoAnn D., Volunteer Servers: Grace A., Anna A., Jeremiah A. Reader: Kathy Glinski Usher Captain: Dan C. Eucharistic Ministers: Kathy G., Gene L., Eric Z., Volunteer Adult Envelopes Offertory: Maintenance & Repairs: 0.00 Vigil Candles 0.00 Retirement Fund for Religious Total: 2,249.00

4 There are two excellent opportunities to march for life once again this year. The Pilgrimage for Life to Washington, D.C., sponsored by the Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry, runs Jan , Visitwww.diolc.org/yya and click on Pilgrimage for Life to sign up. The March for Life Chicago is one day only, Jan. 13, and you can sign up at by scrolling down to the link. Both pro-life marches have buses leaving from locations around our diocese. 9:00 am to 3:15 pm Wautoma, WI Parkside School Gym Register online: rcwcpresents.com or by calling: (ask for rcwc event) Are you a man at least 35 years of age who feels a yearning to give yourself more radically to the service of God and the Church? Can you see yourself preaching the Gospel, serving those in need, and assisting at the altar? Are you perhaps called to be a deacon? Talk to your pastor about attending the Diaconate Discernment Retreat to be held at St. Anthony s Spirituality Center Feb. 1-2, 2019, and then call the Office for Ministries and Social Concerns at A new deacon formation class will begin in the fall of 2019 and attendance at the Discernment Retreat is a prerequisite. For more on the diaconate and the discernment retreat, visitwww.diolc.org/diaconate. THANK YOU WOLOSEK CHRISTMAS TREES FOR DONATING OUR CHURCH CHRISTMAS TREES AND WREATHS SHOP THEIR RETAIL LOCATIONS AT FRANK S HARDWARE HWY 10 E AND ON COUNTY B ACROSS FROM JAY MAR IN PLOVER SHEARED TREES-NATURAL TREES WREATHS AND GARLAND NOW OPEN DAILY!!

5 9:00 a.m. MASS: For the People of St. Max s 6:10 p.m. Choir Practice 6:15 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Confessions 7:00 p.m. MASS:+Anna Doyle By Jack & JoAnn Doyle 7:45 a.m.-8:15 a.m. Confessions 8:30 a.m. MASS: For the People of St. Max s 10:00 a.m. MASS: For Father Peter Manickam By the Parish 6:30 p.m. Adoration 5:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration 6:00 p.m. MASS:+Kenneth Volk By His Children 8:00 a.m. MASS: +Norm Hudziak By Claire 6:00 p.m. CCD Classes 8:00 a.m. MASS:+Louie Baumgartner 8:00 a.m. MASS: Blessings for Mike & Nicole Mongan 6:10 p.m. Choir Practice 6:15 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Confessions 7:00 p.m. MASS:+Stanley & Marcia Turzinski By Friends & Family 7:45 a.m.-8:15 a.m. Confessions 8:30 a.m. MASS: For the People of St. Max s 10:00 a.m. MASS: +Father Dan Farley By the Auer Family 6:00 p.m. Reconciliation Service December 15, 2018 Prior to the 7:00 p.m. Mass Please bring a batch of your favorite Christmas Cookies to share. Take home a box of assorted choices Volunteers welcome! For cookie walk questions, contact Wyleen at eunice50@aol.com For concert questions, contact Kim at

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