St. Anne Fest 2015 Volunteer Appreciation Party. Living the Gospel with Love and Courage. August 9, th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 August 9, th Sunday in Ordinary Time Living the Gospel with Love and Courage Masses for This Week Monday, August 10 7:00 a.m. - Communion Service (Deacon Erv) Tuesday, August 11 7:00 a.m. Ruth & David Stencil (Fr. Marshall) 10:00 a.m. - St. Anne Special Intention Benedictine Center (Fr. Burkhardt) Wednesday, August 12 7:00 a.m. - Cora Gianoli (Fr. Burkhardt) Thursday, August 13 7:00 a.m. - James A. Radtke - (Fr. Marshall) Friday, August 14 7:00 a.m. - St. Anne Special Intention - (Fr. Burkhardt) Saturday, August 15 Feast of the Assumption of Mary 8:30 a.m. - George Geisler - (Fr. Burkhardt) Reconciliation to follow Masses for Next Weekend Saturday, August 15 4:00 p.m. - Mary Burkhardt - (Fr. Marshall) Sunday, August 16 8:30 a.m. - Richard Kubisiak (Fr. Burkhardt/Deacon Erv) 10:30 a.m. - Health of Lisa Reynolds - (Fr. Burkhardt) 2:00 p.m. - Hmong Mass Ruth & David Stencil - (Fr. Marshall) 7:00 p.m. - For the People of St. Anne s - (Fr. Marshall) St. Anne Fest 2015 Volunteer Appreciation Party Come and celebrate St. Anne Fest Enjoy pizza and refreshments Sponsored by the Fest Leadership Team When: Sunday, August 30th, 2015 from 5 to 7 PM. Where: Dales Weston Lanes Please RSVP by Monday, August 24th. rkaiser@dwave.net or by calling Come and celebrate St. Anne Fest Enjoy pizza and refreshments Everyone attending will have a chance to win prizes including a bowling, pizza and drink package. We look forward to seeing everyone! 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 ( ).

2 READINGS: Week of August 9, 2015 Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:4-8, Eph 4:30-5:2, Jn 6:41-51 Monday: 2 Cor 9:6-10, Jn 12:24-26 Tuesday: Dt 31:1-8, Mt 18:1-5, 10, Wednesday: Dt 34:1-12, Mt 18:15-20 Thursday: Jos 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17, Mt 18:21-19:1 Friday: Jos 24:1-13, Mt 19:3-12 Saturday: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab, 1 Cor 15:20-27, Lk 1:39-56 Next Sunday: Prv 9:1-6, Eph 5:15-20, Jn 6:51-58 St. Anne Parish Commission Contacts Administration Commission ~ Todd McDonald , toddmcdonald18@gmail.com Faith Formation Commission ~ John Schmitt--Staff Liaison x306, johns@stanneswausau.org Community Commission ~ John Prey , jvprey45@hotmail.com Outreach Commission ~ Jan Ostrowski Sacred Worship Commission ~ Keri Wulf , keriwulf@charter.net MARRIAGE PREPARATION SESSIONS: One of the requirements for Marriage is to attend a Marriage Preparation session before the wedding. If possible this session should be completed 4-6 months before the wedding. The Wausau Deanery s next session is Aug 14-15th. If you want to attend this session we need to get you registered by August 1st, because of low interest on this date we need more couples or this session will be cancelled. The next session is on Nov 6-7th. Contact: Ken & Linda or urpreparing4love@aol.com for information and to register dates are: March 11-12th, May 13-14th, Aug 12-13th and Oct 28-29th. Stewardship of Treasure Amount collected last weekend $10,997 Monthly ACH divided by number of weeks $ 2,667 Total Collected $13,664 Amount Needed $18,714 Surplus (Shortfall) $-5,050 Diocesan Annual Appeal Report (last update 8/3/2015) Target $107,042 Received $0 Rebate $0 Participants 0 Non-Participants 0 Appeal Year ! Quoting the prophets, Jesus brings to the forefront that They shall all be taught by God. What does this mean? Do we have any lessons that we need to learn? How does Eucharist help us? Looking at the second reading, we might reflect upon the things that Paul indicates need to be removed from us: All bitterness, fury, anger, shouting, reviling, and all malice. In its place, we are asked to be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another as God has forgiven you in Christ. Taking a first step to being taught by God, how do these readings invite us to relook at our week with a new awareness of moments wherein our response falls under the category of something to be removed? Could kindness have been used instead? Could forgiveness have been an option? Where do we need to learn how to respond in a manner in which we are imitators of God? Eucharist is the moment wherein God might cause us to rethink the activity of our week. We hear a word in which we realize that our efforts are not always holy and good. The Body and Blood of Christ are the elements by which we are strengthened. Jesus is the bread come down from heaven that we might experience the presence of God. This belief leads us closer to God our Father. In this manner, we are taught so that we might enter eternal life. May our learning be rich! Sharing news about the parish... A wish of God s peace is extended to the families and friends of Edward Burish and Joseph Nowak. The funerals for these members occurred during the week of July 27. May our prayers help to comfort those who mourn. May they rest in peace! In several weeks, we welcome the students of St. Anne School. As they begin a new school year, we will celebrate Mass with them. St. Anne Parish will supply the priest for these first three liturgies. Please take note that NO SERVICE will be scheduled at 7:00 a.m. Please consider joining the school liturgy at 8:15 a.m. Part of marriage preparation at St. Anne Parish involves married couples who become mentors to couples by involvement in the program FOCCUS. Presently St. Anne Parish could use several more couples to be mentors so that we might be able to schedule a review with those who are planning to be married this year. If you might be interested in this program, please contact Fr. Al and leave a voice message for him. Details such as training can be determined based on the interest shown in becoming a mentor couple. Hope to hear from you soon! Diocesan Annual Appeal A new target is established for this coming year St. Anne Parish will work to

3 meet $107,042. Between now and the time of receiving your invitation to pledge for this year, please begin to consider what contribution is possible. Thank you in advance for a willingness to support this good cause! May the blessings of God be showered upon you this week! Fr. Al = = August 22, 2015 Coua Moua and Dustin Lyfoung = = August 28, 2015 Yi Xiong and Long Yang MUSICAL TOURS News Christmas show - Oct. 29, featuring the musical version of It s a Wonderful Life.The Fireside Christmas shows are always a treat - a very special presentation. It s a fun day away. The cost is $98 which includes the bus fare, a delicious dinner and a fantastic show. We d love to have you come along! We are accepting reservations now with payment deadline Sept. 21. Checks made payable to St. Anne s but mailed to Jeanette Stenzel, 605 N. 9th Ave., Wausau, WI Come join us for the musical version of It s a Wonderful life. The Hospitality Committee: Mary Forseth , Marcella Hargraves , Mary Heyer , Lynda Heller , Jeanette Stenzel Natural Family Planning: All Natural Good for the Body. Great for the Soul (#2) Fertility is a gift from God allowing us to become co-creators of new life with our Heavenly Father. Whether you are hoping to postpone or achieve pregnancy, Natural Family Planning can be a valuable tool in helping you plan your family. By simply learning when fertility and infertility occurs during a woman s cycle and the rules to apply, couples can effectively meet their family planning intention. NFP is 99% effective and 100% natural, which means you never have to worry about dangerous side effects. For more information about Natural Family Planning or to register for instruction in your area, visit St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store The St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store is in need of donations of new or gently used Religious Articles. These include: Rosaries,Crucifixes Small indoor religious statues Wall Hangings, Pictures, Icons, Plaques with religious themes Small stained glass or mosaic pieces, decorative religious items Please bring the donated items to the St.Vincent de Paul Store at 131 W. Thomas St. Please mark the bag or box Religious Items. Thank You for your continued support of our store and mission. PLEASE Shop for SHARE SUNDAY! All food items collected during our Preparation of Gifts in August will go to the Women s Community For I Was Hungry and You Gave Me Food Community Meals Outreach to the Needy Wausau is known as a community that is compassionate and generous to those in need. Every week, dozens of volunteers come forward to help make and serve evening meals. St. Anne s is one of the churches, and other groups, who make these meals available to the hungry of the Wausau area. Today, August 9, we are serving the evening meal at First Presbyterian Church, located in downtown Wausau. The menu includes Hot Dogs and Chili. Ginny Dimeo is the Meal Coordinator, and Jennifer Kareken is the Head Cook. The Sunday, August 9 meal is dedicated to the memory of Mary Ann Krueger. Stewardship Corner Leadership is the power to evoke the right response in other people. (Humphrey Mynors)

4 Advent Project Proposals Sought by St. Anne s Mission Service Committee Are you volunteering for a non-profit organization that does outreach to people outside of St. Anne s Parish? Here is a chance to help that group or agency. St. Anne s Mission Service Committee is looking for Project Proposals for the 2015 Advent Season. In the past we have raised funds for Blessings in a Backpack, the People to People Project in Laos, the Marathon County Hunger Coalition, the Wausau Warming Center and many more. The project would be promoted during Advent, 2015 and would have a maximum fundraising goal of $5,000. (Any monies raised in excess of the goal will remain at the parish.) Project Proposal forms can be picked up at the Parish office, in the racks in the south & west gathering spaces of church, and are also available on the parish website. The deadline for submitting a proposal is August 18. Pilgrimage to the Holy Land April 6-19, Fr. Tom Krieg and Fr. Allan Slowiak are once again teaming up to lead a magnificent pilgrimage to Jordan and Israel. This all-inclusive tour will take you to the region of Galilee in its springtime, with three nights at the Sea. Four nights will be in Jerusalem with time in Bethlehem, and a walk on the Way of the Cross which leads to the place of the Lord s crucifixion and his empty tomb, where pilgrims have gone for centuries. Time in Jordan is an introduction to Arab culture and includes a visit to the site of Jesus baptism, the place of John the Baptist s martyrdom, and a day in the red rock city, Petra, one of the new 7 Wonders of the Ancient World situated in the Valley of Moses. Cost is $4,400. For an itinerary or with questions, contact Fr. Tom, Tom4664@aol.com or Father Slowiak, fraljs@smproths.org Thinking about Separation or Divorce? Is your marriage or that of a relative or friend heading for divorce? Do you feel helpless? Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi with a long i) is designed to help troubled marriages regain their health. It helps spouses uncover or re-awaken the love, trust and commitment that originally brought them together. The program is highly successful in saving hurting marriages, even bringing reconciliation to couples who have already separated or divorced. For confidential information about or to register for the program beginning with a weekend on August 21-23, 2015 call HOPE (4673) or cwr.community@gmail.com or visit the web site at Mark Your Calendars Back to School 2015! While there is still plenty of summer left for us to enjoy August is Back to School month at Newman Catholic Schools. Please mark your calendars for the following dates: August 24 Back Pack drop off 2pm to 6pm NCES: St. Mark and NCECC: St. Therese 2pm to 6pm NCES: St. Anne and NCECC: St. Michael 6pm NCMS Family Social, Meet the Teachers, and Back Pack Drop-off - 7pm Parent Meeting August 26 First Student Day Kindergarten thru 12th grade August 27 First Student Day for 3 Day preschool September 1 First Student Day for all 4K students NCECC: St. Michael and St. Therese and NCES: St. Mark September 2 NCHS Open House 6pm Sunday Mass & Healing Service August 9th Letting Go, Healing of the Soul St. Matthew Catholic Church in Wausau will celebrate a Sunday Mass followed by communal prayer for health & healing on Sun., August 9 at 3:30 pm. The sacrament of reconciliation will be available prior to Mass from 2:00-3:25 pm. TODAY!!! St. Bartholomew s of Mill Creek Church Picnic Approx. 2.5 miles West of Stevens Point on HWY HH, then left on Cty HWY M 2 miles West to the church. Sunday, August 9, am-8 pm Polka Mass 9 am Music 10 am to 8 pm, Family Style Chicken Dinner 11 am Bingo Cash Prizes at 12 Noon, Raffle Drawing at 7:30 pm Children s & Adult Games, Craft & Bake Sale, Cherry Tree! Beer, Food & Ice Cream Stands on the Grounds! Newman Catholic Schools EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 1. HS English Teacher 2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE 2. HS Spanish Teacher 3. Full-Time 4K Teacher NCECC: St. Therese site 4. Licensed Childcare Teacher-We re growing!- 3 POSITIONS 5. Assistant Cook 2 Positions Available Complete job descriptions and application procedures can be found on our website (look under About NCS then Employment ) Are you interested in becoming an Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Volunteer? When you become a volunteer with Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, you help make a difference in the quality of life for our patients. Aspirus Angels share a capacity for giving and a spirit for helping others. We are looking for bighearted individuals who are willing to go the extra mile for patients. To become an Aspirus Angel, please call the Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, Tasha Stencil at or toll free at or for more information, please visit our website go to the middle of the page and click on Aspirus Wausau Hospital and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Click on Apply Now to start the process of becoming a hospice volunteer! Training is based on your schedule and needs. St. Anthony Spirituality Center in Marathon Maintaining a Healthy Spirituality While Living w/ Cancer Day Saturday, August 29; 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m Cancer not only affects our physical bodies but takes its toll on the spiritual life as well. In this one-day retreat specifically for men and women with cancer, you will be given an opportunity to explore different ways to nourish your spirit. Retreatants are welcome to bring their caregiver(s) at a reduced rate. Presented by Sallie Bachar. Cost of $60 includes lunch and complimentary book. St. Therese Parish St. Therese Parish prays the Mother of Perpetual Help Devotion every Friday morning following the 8:00 am Mass.

5 Registration Still Open!!! Thank you to all that have already submitted your Faith Formation Registration forms to the parish office. Keep in mind that ALL forms received here on out will be assessed a $25 administrative late fee. Additionally, any forms received after Friday, August 1 will be processed on a first-come-first-served waitlist basis due to class size availability. Simply go to: or contact the parish office for all of the necessary forms. Long story short, we must have your registration in sooner than later so that we can plan for appropriate class sizes, materials etc. Any questions regarding the registration process ahead can be addressed to: John Schmitt, Director of Faith Formation at x306 or johns@stanneswausau.org. Wednesday Faith Formation Begins Mid-September Mark the calendar for Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 6:15 PM for the annual Wednesday night Faith Formation Program kickoff meeting and orientation! If we have received your registration, more information and details will be coming in the mail. If you have yet to register, follow the information above! 3930 x306 or johns@ stanneswausau.org. We Need YOUR Story of Faith! Catechists are inspired with the truth. If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free. ~John 8:31-32 Yes it s a commitment of time Yes it s a commitment of energy Yes you will grow in your own personal faith Yes you will make new friends and colleagues Yes you have something to share Yes we provide training Yes there is a helper in the session Yes it is fulfilling! Being honest and up front is both truer to the Gospel Message and of greater benefit to building the ministry. Become a catechist or aide in the Wednesday Faith formation program for ages Kindergarten through Sophomores in high school. OR Children s Liturgy of the Word OR help in Sacrament preparation OR become an aide help in the sessions. Contact us if you are interested: John Schmitt johns@stanneswausau.org Grief Support Group The Grief Support Group will ge starting Wednesday, August 19th. It will be from 1-2:30PM in the Paish library for 13 consecutive weeks. We will be using the Grief Share series. Please contact St. Anne s office for more information phone: Parish Office Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7:30 am - 4:00 pm or by appointment (except during holidays)