Saint of the Week. Prayer Intention of the Week: October 22, 2017 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 Saint of the Week Saint Evaristus Evaristus took the throne of Saint Peter from 97 to 105, succeeding Pope Clement I. Very little is known of him. According to tradition, he was born at Bethlehem or at Antioch in a Jewish family. Between the 1st and 2nd centuries, the period of his pontificate, the Roman Empire was ruled by Nerva and Trajan: the climate of peace toward Christians made it possible for work to be done on the organization of the Roman Church. Evaristus is credited with the division of Rome into twenty-five parishes and the designation of the seven deacons who from then on were to follow the pope and transcribe his homilies. According to legend, Evaristus died under Trajan. The name Evaristus is of Greek origin and means he that is welcome. ** Taken from Saints A Year in Faith and Art by Rosa Giorgi Please pray for the Church in our Diocese Heavenly Father, Bless your Church with an abundance of holy and zealous priests, deacons, brothers, and sisters. Give those you have called to the married state and those you have chosen to live as single persons in the world, the special graces that their lives require. Form us all in the likeness of your Son, so that in Him, with Him, and through Him, we may love you more deeply and serve you more faithfully, always and everywhere. With Mary we ask this through Christ our Lord. This week we pray especially for: Deacon Barry Saylor of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Wisconsin Rapids Theology IV St. Francis de Sales Seminary Prayer Intention of the Week: That Christians, justified by faith, may seek deeper unity with fellow Christians of other denominations October 22, 2017 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2 2 Welcome to Our Lady of Peace Parish Marshfield From Our Pastor Last weekend I attended the annual International Council Meeting of Retrouvaille. As I had mentioned to you the previous Sunday, they had some serious enough agenda items to address, that I thought I should be there, especially since the only other one that I had attended was in Madison in This year's conference was held in Niagara Falls, which, I discovered, is even more impressive than International Falls. At the conclusion of our conference on the first night, I walked across the street to the overlook to see Niagara Falls for the first time. My first thought was how big God is and how small we are. And yet God cares about you and me far more than He cares about the majesty of Niagara Falls. The Lord created Niagara Falls knowing that it would delight human beings. Only minutes before I looked at the falls for the first time, I and the other 500 people in attendance at the Retrouvaille conference had just listened to the keynote address by a remarkable Canadian priest, Father Thomas Rosica, the founder of the Canadian equivalent of EWTN and Relevant Radio. He spoke with beautiful passion about his personal friend Pope Francis and the Holy Father's warm vocabulary as he speaks of the Church evangelizing this generation by accompanying those who are lost and "in the peripheries." I smiled as Father Rosica continued, because I thought that Pope Francis would be pleased to see the good things going on at Our Lady of Peace Parish. As long as the water runs over those falls, the Church will be saving souls, and will do it most effectively by our love for the lost and by visible joy. God bless you all, Father Berns Our Lady of Peace will be hosting a Healing Mass on Fri., Nov. 3, 2017 Fr. Robert Thorn from Wausau will be joining us for this wonderful opportunity to receive the healing graces of God s compassion. Watch for more details in the Bulletin and on the Website. Clergy Appreciation Night Thursday, October 26th Knights of Columbus Hall. A special evening dedicated to celebrating our Priests & Deacons and honoring the 2017 Clergy of the Year. This year we will honor Fr. Sedlacek and Deacon Draeger. Social: 5:00pm, Dinner: 6:30pm. Tickets are $12 and may be purchased in the St. John s Parish Office during business hours or call the KC Hall at No ticket sales at the door. The Fr. John Eisen Council 1799 of the Knights of Columbus will have their annual Memorial Mass for Deceased Members on November 6th at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. There will be a Rosary starting at 6:00 PM with the Mass following at 6:30 PM. Please join us as we pray for all of our Deceased Members. Father Eric Berns, Pastor fatherberns@olpmarshfield.com Rectory 1414 W. 5th St. Parish Office 510 South Columbus Avenue Kara McManus, Business Manager office@olpmarshfield.com Brenda Dieringer, Book Keeper Finance@olpmarshfield.com Janet Orella, Bulletin Editor Bulletin@olpmarshfield.com Gina Schmalz, Director of Music music@ olpmarshfield.com Communion to the Homebound Pauline Hebert & Debbie Hebert Prayer Chain Jane Anderson requestforprayerolp@gmail.com Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday Mass Schedule Saturday Sunday Tuesday Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm 8:30 am; 10:00 am 7:00 am Bulletin announcement requests are due in writing or via (bulletin@olpmarshfield.com) and must be received in the Parish Office by 12:00pm on the preceding Monday. Sacraments Baptism - Parents requesting to have a child baptized are invited to call Father Berns directly at He will assist with any baptism preparation and scheduling a date. Reconciliation - Celebrated on Saturdays from 4:30-5:15pm and upon request. Communal Penance Services are held during Advent and Lent. First Eucharist and Confirmation - Ongoing catechesis is essential in the faith formation of the youth of Our Lady Peace Parish (OLP). Therefore, any child must be enrolled continually from the First Grade, in either Columbus Catholic Schools or OLP s Religious Education Programs, to receive either the Sacraments of First Eucharist or Confirmation. RCIA Christian Initiation of Adults - Anyone interested in joining the Catholic Church should contact Sister Virdean Meyer at Classes begin each Fall. Marriage - Knowing how important it is to marry in the Church, we are happy to see weddings take place in our parish. Father Berns looks forward to meeting with engaged couples to assist them in marriage preparation. As this preparation takes time, couples are asked to contact Fr. Berns 8-12 months before the wedding. Anointing of the Sick - If any parishioner is ill at home or going into the hospital and would like to receive the Anointing of the Sick, please contact Father Berns at A Mass of Healing with anointing is celebrated during the year. New Parishioners - To join our community, please register at the Parish Office or call Ext. 2. Gift Presentation: Would you consider carrying up the offertory gifts at Mass with your family, your spouse or even by yourself? All you need to do is let the ushers know before Mass that you are willing to do it. It would be wonderful to see new faces presenting to the Lord our earthly gifts that become the Eucharist.

3 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 22, I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you. Psalm 32:8 **Parish Finances Fiscal Year July 1, 2017-June ** Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults The RCIA is about initiation into Jesus Christ. Only Christ can lead us to the love of the Father in the Spirit and make us share in the life of the Holy Trinity (Pope Saint John Paul II, On Catechesis, 5). The RCIA program consists of classes to help us grow in the knowledge and practices of the Catholic faith so that we can come to a fuller understanding of Jesus Christ. Our RCIA classes are available for anyone who: - is considering full membership in the Catholic Faith Community whether unbaptized, or baptized in another faith tradition - is an adult Catholic who needs to prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation - is an adult who wants to grow in knowledge of the faith and practices of the Catholic Church - is an adult willing to share his/her faith with others. RCIA This year s RCIA classes are set to begin. Meetings will be held in the conference room of our administration building starting at 6:30 pm. Adjustments of dates and times necessitated by people s schedules will be made as needed. To register for classes or for additional information please contact Sister Virdean Meyer at or virdeanmeyer@hotmail.com The Lord is King Over all the Earth By Seminarian Arturo Vigueras One of the main themes for today s mass readings is taken from the Psalm The Lord is King over all the Earth. In the first reading, we further hear an example of how Lord is the King of all. God tells King Cyrus I have called you though you knew me not. What God tells King Cyrus applies to all the rulers of the world, because it is ultimately by the permission of God that Governments rise and fall with no authority of their own; but rather, with the authority that is given to them from above (John 19:11 and Romans 13:1). The Lord raised King Cyrus to restore the Israelites from their exile, and to rebuild Jerusalem (Ezra 1:114). Throughout history, God has used foreign rulers (Governments) for the sake of His chosen people. For example, in the book of Exodus, we see how God uses Pharaoh by hardening his heart and refusing to let the chosen people go in order for God to reveal His might power (Exodus 6:1). Another example comes from 2 Maccabees 6:7-16, where we read that the invading armies were used by God to punish Israel for its transgression against God. At the time of Jesus, the Roman occupation was seen as a judgment against Israel s unfaithfulness. So, when Jesus tells the Pharisees repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar this is a deliberate reminder for the Israelites of how God uses foreign powers to punish Israel for its transgressions against God. when Jesus says, repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God. He is telling us to keep our allegiances straight and to remember that the Lord alone is our King and that His Kingdom is not of this world (John 18:36).Even though the Kingdom of God is not of this world, the kingdom of God begins here in His Church, which tells of His glory to all people. St. Paul tells us that we are Citizens of Heaven (Philippians 3:20) and that we are called to live as beloved children of God by working in faith, by laboring in love, and by living in enduring hope, (1Theselonians 1:1-5). "Marshfield Deanery Catholic Men's Group Week 7 Woman in Communion. Last Tuesday we learned about man in communion. Join us this week as we use the story of Ida and Isadore Straus to shed more light on the mystery of woman, and learn important scientific research about the impact of "adult" media on men's brain chemistry. MEN OF THE CROSS CONFERENCE October 28, 2017 Men of the Cross conference will be held in Chippewa Falls at McDonell High School. Speakers include John Pridmore, Fr. Richard Heilman, Jesse Romero and David DeWolf. The conference goes from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Register online at menofthecross.org or at the door. Adoration and confessions will be available. You will not be disappointed! Lunch is included with registration of $30. A bus will be leaving from the Knights of Columbus Hall parking lot at 7:00 am. Riding the bus is free. To ride, call Deacon Ray at or Troy Kroening at rykole@msn.com. Webinars For Everyone And Demos Our Sunday Visitor Register at OSV.com October 25, 2017:11 a.m. - 12p.m. Eastern Presented by Teresa Tomeo Join us as Teresa Tomeo, internationally acclaimed TV and radio personality, and "Eye on Culture" columnist for OSV Newsweekly, presents a free, onehour webinar focusing on current events. And you will have an opportunity to ask Teresa questions in the Q&A session Contact OLP Parish Office for more information Area Events Sacred Heart Parish, Marshfield Oktoberfest-2017, Authentic German Dinner Saturday-Oct. 21, 2017 from 4:00-7:00pm. -Pacelli Catholic HS - Casa Hogar Juan Pablo II Central WI Benefit Dinner on Fri., Oct. 27 from 5:00-6:00pm -Corpus Christi Parish- Soup Dinner on November 5, 2017 from 10:30 am-1:00 pm -St. Michael s Parish, Junction City Fall Dinner on Sunday, November 5, 2017 from 11:00 am-1:30 pm (See the Church side entrances for additional information)

4 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 22, Sat. Oct. 28 Lectors Euch. Min. Servers Ushers Music Min. Mass & Liturgical Ministry Schedule Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Roger Anderson & Marie Fleisner Deb Gruenloh, Bryan DeVries, Rita Johnson, Richard Nesbitt, Mark Fonferek Daniel & Theresa Adler Andy Martin, Bill Draxler, Sharon Price, Tom Fleisner, Kurt Potts Janet Orella/Gigi Plautz ******************** Sun. Oct. 29 8:30 am Lectors Julie & Tom Schlagenhaft Euch. Min. Deb & Dennis Hebert, Shawn Kitchner, Mary Jo Zschernitz, Jackie Heinzen, Brigid Dean Servers Mark Fieweger & Dustin Apfel Ushers Doug Zschernitz, Joe Orella, Tim Hughes, Jeff Timmler Music Min Youth Choir ******************** 10:00 am Lectors Andrew & Sheila Spencer Euch. Min. Lynn Kelnhofer, Mary Hartl, Kathleen Anderson, Lori Zimmerman, Steve Van Wyhe Servers Nik Schmidt & Madelyn Andreae Ushers Wayne Schulz, Scott Schmidt, Kay Henseler, Patrick Andreae, Nate Mueller Music Min. Heather Berndt/Gina Schmalz/Dawn Susa Communion Ministers to the Homebound Oct. 22 Pat Herman/Debbie Hebert Oct. 29 Dan Aumann/Pauline Hebert Funeral Servers: Oct Bill Draxler & Tim Hughes Oct. 29-Nov. 4 John Bujalski & Al Kroll Readings for the Week of October 22, 2017 Sunday: Is 45:1, 4-6/Ps 96:1, 3-5, 7-10/1 Thes 1:1-5b/ Mt 22:15-21 Monday: Rom 4:20-25/Lk 1:69-75/Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday: Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21/Ps 40:7-10, 17/ Lk 12:35-38 Wednesday: Rom 6:12-18/Ps 124:1b-8/Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Rom 6:19-23/Ps 1:1-4, 6/Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Rom 7:18-25a/Ps 119:66, 68, 76-77, 93-94/ Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Eph 2:19-22/Ps 19:2-5/Lk 6:12-16 Next Sunday: Ex 22:20-26/Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51/ 1 Thes 1:5c-10/Mt 22:34-40 Mass Intentions Saturday, Oct. 21 Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Dr. Ray Burrill Sunday, Oct. 22 Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 am People of the Parish 10:00 am James Sonny Brown Monday, Oct. 23 St. John of Capistrano, Priest 7:00 am Communion Service Tuesday, Oct. 24 St. Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop Evelyn Hauke Wednesday, Oct. 25 Weekday 7:00 am Mary McManus Thursday, Oct. 26 Weekday 7:00 am Norbert Michels Friday, Oct. 27 Weekday 7:00 am Martha Konopa **12:45pm Columbus/OLP Intermediate School Mass Bill Nugent Saturday, Oct. 28 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time David Poppy Sunday, Oct. 29 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 am Lawrence Eberhardy 10:00 am Karl & Irene Koch SCHOOL MASS CHANGE There will be NO Mass at 8:30 am on Tuesday Oct. 24 or 8:00 am Thursday, Oct. 26. Instead, Columbus HS/MS will combine with OLP Intermediate on October 27 at 12:45 am. This Week at OLP Sun. Oct :30 am Adoramus Te Practice CH 11:30 am-12:30 pm Bible Basics TBD Mon. Oct. 23 6:30 pm RCIA LCR Tues. Oct. 24 6:00 am That Man is You DH 3:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet/Rosary CH Wed. Oct. 25 7:30 am Moms in Prayer LCR 9:30-10:30 am Bible Basics TBD 5:00-6:00 pm Youth Choir Practice CH 6:00-7:15 pm REP DH, WL, OLPI, YR 7:00 pm Praise Choir Practice CH Thur. Oct. 26 8:30 am Book Discussion Group LCR6:30 pm 6:30 pm Who Am I To Judge? Program LCR Next Week at OLP Sun. Oct :30 am Adoramus Te Practice CH 11:30 am-12:30 pm Bible Basics TBD Mon. Oct. 30 6:30 pm RCIA LCR Tues. Oct. 31 6:00 am That Man is You DH 3:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet/Rosary CH Wed. Nov. 1 7:30 am Moms in Prayer LCR 9:30-10:30 am Bible Basics TBD 5:00-6:00 pm Youth Choir Practice CH 6:00-7:15 pm REP DH, WL, OLPI, YR 6:00 pm Mom to Mom Col. HS 7:00 pm Praise Practice CH Thur. Nov. 2 8:30 am Book Discussion Group LCR 6:30 pm Who Am I To Judge? Program LCR Logan Conference Room LCR, Church-CH, Admin. Building-AB Parish Kitchen-PK, Wavra Library-WL, Youth Room-YR, Columbus-COL Dillenburg Hall-DH, Our Lady of Peace Intermediate School-OLPI

5 5 Welcome to Our Lady of Peace Parish Marshfield All Hallows Eve Food on Fifth Benefit Enjoy a bite to eat and drink on Halloween and help local families in need. On October 31 come and enjoy grilled pork tenderloin sliders, hotdogs, hot chocolate and hot apple cider at the corner of Fifth and Columbus Street, then head out to trick or treat. This is a free will donation event. Needed high school/middle school volunteers. Earn service hours while having fun helping others. Also anyone wishing to make a donation to help offset the food cost please contact Johanna at Food on Fifth Benefit What? Four years ago this All Hallow s Eve event (the night before All Saint s Day- ie. Halloween) was started by the Our Lady of Peace Religious Education Program with several goals in mind: 1) First and foremost, to help local families in need; 2) to teach our youth to serve others in the community; 3) to help trick-or-treaters and families eat and drink more than just candy on Halloween night. All are invited to make this part of your Halloween experience. Just park in the back of OLP church. Then walk to the corner of Fifth St. and Columbus Ave, where it will be lit up and decorated. Stop and relax on the hay bales and enjoy a grilled pork loin slider, hot dog, hot chocolate, or apple cider. All will be available for a freewill monetary donation. All donations benefit local families in need. Food will be served starting at 5:30PM until the food runs out. Just under $3000 has been collected over the years. Last year we were swamped and needed more help, so now we are opening it to ALL high/middle school student volunteers! It is fast, easy and fun. Costumes optional. Come for an hour or come for the whole evening starting at 3:00PM. Earn service hours. Parents welcome. Donations also accepted to help offset the food cost. Call Johanna at LEAVES FALLING? Call Varsity Baseball Coach Jared Krasselt. He and his team will rake and bag your leaves. The student athletes are available after school and at limited times on Saturdays. Residents are asked to provide lawn and leaf bags. Donations will be used to upgrade equipment for the baseball program. Please call Jared Krasselt at Entrust yourself entirely to God. He is a Father, and a most loving Father at that. St. Paul of the Cross Support the Parish with SCRIP Going out to eat after Mass or need to pick up groceries? Don t forget to buy your Gift Cards today or place an order and pick up next week after Mass. Each gift card you purchase helps your parish earn cash. Thank you for your continued support. The Alpine Holiday Bookroom is in need of books, cookbooks, children s books, records, cassette tapes, DVD s and VHS tapes. (Please no textbooks) It is a great time to clear off your shelves and donate to Columbus. Items can be brought to Columbus High School during the school day starting the week of October 23 rd. Thank you! Alpine Holiday is November 10-11, 2017 Coming in 2018 The Heiman and Sternweis Families will be hosting the July 10-12, 2018 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days. Stay tuned for more details. The Wisconsin Farm Technology Days is the largest agricultural show in Wisconsin and one of the largest in the nation. The three-day outdoor event showcases the latest improvements in production agriculture, including many practical applications of recent research findings and technological developments. (excerpt from the 2017 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, Inc. Website) Advertiser of the Week Reigel Plumbing & Heating, Inc S. Galvin Ave. Marshfield, WI (715) Please support this business that supports our Parish Please cut out this Thank You Ad and Present It The Next Time You Patronize One of Our Advertisers. Thank you for advertising in our church bulletin. I am patronizing your business because of it!