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 August 6, Transfiguration of the Lord Website: Bulletin Submission: bulletin@stmaxkolbe.org Parish Office: (715) Parish Secretary Angie Sturzl angie@stmaxkolbe.org Financial Secretary Doreen Krusick Pastoral Council JoAnn Doyle Scott Hintz Finance Council Pam Zinda Dennis Fay Building & Grounds Committee Leo Gonnering Parish Council of Catholic Women Sherry Fay Pro-Life Committee Cindy Gresl Elizabeth Ministry Jennifer Hendrix Family Life Committee Tasha Shurpit Prayer Chain Helen Buckholt Judy Scholler Sacred Steps Program Jane Bauer SCRIP Terri Hoerter Knights of Columbus Bob Elwood Garden Club Peggy Root Religious Education (CCD) Kim Auer Confirmation Program Jeremiah Auer Guardian Angels Cemetery Ken Trzebiatowski Hope Cemetery (Heffron) Sharon Lorenz St. Martin Cemetery Tom Guth St. Patrick Cemetery Helen Helbach Readings for the Week of August 6, 2017 Sunday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14/Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9/2 Pt 1:16-19/Mt 17:1-9 Monday: Nm 11:4b-15/Ps 81:12-17/Mt 14:13-21 Tuesday: Nm 12:1-13/Ps 51:3-7, 12-13/Mt 14:22-36 or 15:1-2, Wednesday: Nm 13:1-2, :1, 26-29a, 34-35/Ps 106:6-7ab, 13-14, 21-23/Mt 15:21-28 Thursday: 2 Cor 9:6-10/Ps 112:1-2, 5-9/Jn 12:24-26 Friday: Dt 4:32-40/Ps 77:12-16, 21/Mt 16:24-28 Saturday: Dt 6:4-13/Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51/Mt 17:14-20 Next Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a/Ps 85:9-14/Rom 9:1-5/ Mt 14:22-33

2 2 St. Maximilian Kolbe Church GOSPEL MEDITATION "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him." Oh, to be on that mountain! What a priceless experience for Peter, James, and John. If they had ever doubted, if they wondered whether Jesus was really who he said he was, their confidence surely got a boost on the day of the Transfiguration. Before their very eyes, Jesus' divine beauty radiated gloriously while the two ancient prophets also appeared in miraculous manner. And to top it off, the voice of God the Father spoke from the heavens and confirmed that it was all true: Jesus really is the Son of God! Why did Jesus reveal himself in such a remarkable way to these men? Perhaps we have an answer in today's epistle. Peter writes, "We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven while we were with him on the holy mountain." Peter mentions this fact in order to confirm his credibility as a preacher as he goes on to say, "We possess the prophetic message that is altogether reliable. You will do well to be attentive to it." Because of the mission that Peter had to help shape and nurture the Church in its earliest days, his position as an "eyewitness" to the Transfiguration helped to gain the attention, and the faith, of his hearers. So although we were not there during this holy apparition, we have the benefit of it. We, and the faithful through the ages, have heard the testimony that Jesus is truly our God from those who saw in person that it was for real. In this way, the Transfiguration is able to bolster the faith of many, not just the three men who were there that day. May we have the grace to allow the feast we celebrate today to truly deepen our faith. LIVE THE LITURGY - INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK Today our Gospel presents us with the story of the transfiguration of Jesus. We hear God say, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him." Because of our baptism, we share in the same intimate relationship with the Father that Jesus has. This intimate relationship we have with God can transform us, just as it transformed Jesus. We, too, can radiate with love and newness of life and then help in transforming and positively impacting the lives of others. How has your relationship with God transformed you? WHY DO WE DO THAT? - CATHOLIC TRADITIONS EXPLAINED Question: On August 10 we celebrate the feast of St. Lawrence. Can you tell us a bit about him? Answer: Little is known about Lawrence other than he was a deacon during the reign of Emperor Valerian from In 258, Valerian began a persecution of the Roman Church. Lawrence was in charge of the purse for the church of Rome. Roman officials demanded that the riches of the church be handed over to them. Lawrence asked for a few days to gather them. Lawrence took the money he had charge over and distributed it to the poor of Rome. Then he gathered all the homeless and poor together. When the officials came again demanding the riches of the church, Lawrence pointed to the destitute and homeless, saying that these were the true riches of the church. For this he was imprisoned and tortured, and put to death by burning on a gridiron. It is said that as he was dying, he told his executioners to turn him over because he was done on one side and needed to be fully cooked for the Lord. Lawrence continues to be a model for us today. The church needs continual reminders that its riches are the people. The primary purpose and mission of the church is to be continually sensitive to the needs of all God's people, most especially the least of our brothers and sisters. Kenneth Van Lieshout 8/6 Jean Hudziak 8/6 Greg Decker 8/6 Margaret Woziniak 8/6 Chuck Oswald 8/7 Barbara Volk 8/7 Hazel Packer 8/7 Brad Baumgartner 8/7 Lisa Dain 8/7 Birthdays Angie Sturzl 8/9 Amanda Gresl 8/9 Sara Rogers 8/10 Tracy Williams 8/11 Amy Mykisen 8/11 Amy Zelinski 8/11 Dominique Miner 8/11 Neil Yeska 8/12 Convent. Home. C.N.A. SPIRITUS Ministries. These four words describe what many of you might be wondering. Yes, I have left the convent to follow God s will. I am following his will which has led me home for now. I have been working as a C.N.A. in an assisted living home in Plover, WI for about 5 months. In August I will be moving and becoming a part of SPIRITUS Ministries. I will be living in Menasha, WI and helping evangelize the catholic faith by putting on retreats. If you want to learn more here is a website or you can ask me. Thank you for all your prayers and I ask for them to continue the prayers as I follow God s will. Toni Rudiger

3 St. Maximilian Kolbe Church 3 We currently have openings in our CCD program for catechists and those available to substitute periodically. Imagine helping youth discover the most important choice in a lifetime Jesus! Imagine helping youth understand their faith is not another subject to study, but rather a way of life, so they experience a personal relationship with God. There is no greater gift you can give a child! If you feel God is calling you to the ministry of catechesis (teaching) to nurture the faith of our young people, contact Kim at Our parish continues to seek your prayers and maintain a list of Mass Intentions to honor our family gone before us. Lift up those in need or other special intentions you may have. Submit intentions by mail, in the offertory in a clearly marked envelope or by calling the parish office. Our next blood drive will be Sunday, August 13 from 8:30am-11:00am. To schedule your life saving Appointment, call Scott or Ann at Appointments Preferred. Thank you. Three days of prayer, conversation and reflections on the priesthood as well as plenty of recreation. For young men entering junior or senior year of high school, or any year of college, who have considered priesthood. Jesus spent three years forming a group of Apostles whose lives would change the course of human history. At the last supper Jesus reminded them, It was not you who chose me, it was I who chose you to go forth and bear fruit. (John 15:16) We spend so much time trying to figure out what we will do for college and career and yet how much time do we spend trying to understand what Jesus meant by this passage and what He has chosen for you? How much time have you invested in discovering God s plan for your life? We invite you to take a couple of days this summer to listen, to pray, to ask, to seek, and to discover how the Lord is calling you. Please join us as you come to this next threshold in your life. Join us for Threshold 2017 Holy Cross Diocesan Center - Beginning at 4:00 p.m. Friday, August 18 through Sunday, August 20. Concluding with 10 AM Mass Sunday with Bishop Callahan. For more information rorth@diolc or call 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 During June, July & August, please call the parish office before coming in to the church. Office hours will vary, and we would hate for you to come and no one be here. Servers: Laura & Kaleb Krupka Reader: Judy Snow Usher Captain: Alan Bauer Eucharistic Ministers: Sharon K., Judy S., Diane Z., Betty G. Servers: Max T. & Austin Z. Reader: Joan Baumann Usher Captain: Randy Krusick Eucharistic Ministers: Doreen K., JoAnn D., Kendra C., Joan B. Servers: Grace, Anna, Jeremiah A. Reader: NIla Peskie Usher Captain: Pat Peskie Eucharistic Ministers: Nila P., Bob Y., Gene L., Kathy G. Adult Envelopes Offertory: Maintenance & Repairs: Vigil Candles 0 Total: 2,941.76

4 Please join us at the Norbertine Center for Spirituality at St. Norbert Abbey in De Pere, WI September 22 through the 24th. Dr. Robert Wicks will be presenting a weekend program, Spiritual Resilience: Strengthening Your Inner Life in Challenging Times. More information is available at their website: nsc@norbertine.org. The retreat starts Friday at 4:30pm and concludes at 11 am on Sunday. UPDATE!! There are currently 20 spaces left for those who would like overnight accommodations and 20 spaces available for commuters staying elsewhere. You are encouraged to sign up soon to be insured a spot!! Contact Sherry Fay for more information at Section Title Here Wednesday, August 16th Sky Club, Plover Social starts at 6:30 p.m. Adults of All Ages Are Welcome! Dynamic Catholic Presents: October 7, am-1:30 pm St. James Catholic Church For Tickets, visit DynamicCatholic.com Or call Sunday, August 6th St. Philip Parish, Rudolph, Wisconsin August 5th & 6th Plainfield, WI Sunday, August 13th St. Patrick s Church, Lebanon, WI Sunday, August 20 Polonia, WI Sunday, August 27th Arnott Lions Park, Cty J, East of Stevens Point

5 9:00 a.m. Choir Practice 6:15 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Confessions 7:00 p.m. MASS:+Tony Churas By David & Geraldine Hanson 7:45 a.m.-8:15 a.m. Confessions 8:30 a.m. MASS:+Dorothy Gonnering By the PCCW 10:00 a.m. MASS: For the people of St. Max s 6:30 p.m. Adoration 5:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration 6:00 p.m. MASS:+Wanda Hannah By the Smith & Pliska Families 8:00 a.m. MASS:+Ann Barden by anonymous 9:00 a.m. Choir Practice 6:15 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Confessions 7:00 p.m. MASS:+Mike Biadasz By Family & Friends 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:+Vera Erdman by the PCCW 6:30 p.m. Adoration Baptismal Anniversaries We celebrate the anniversary of the Baptismal Days of: PARKER FIRKUS PAXTON NERDAHL LORD, bless these children, grant that they may hear Your voice and faithfully respond to Your call. Elizabeth Ministry has gifts for these children in the gathering space.

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