Go and do likewise... Luke 10:37

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1 A Catholic Church in Rural Southeastern Portage County, WI Go and do likewise... Luke 10: State Highway 54 Almond, WI September th Sunday in Ordinary Time Website: Bulletin Submission: Father Peter Manickam, Pastor Parish Office: (715) Parish Secretary Angie Sturzl 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) 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 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: 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 As we go about our days, we necessarily label, classify, and prioritize. What's "in" and what's "out" on our priority list? Because humans are social beings, we tend to do the same thing with people. We can only invite six people to the dinner party. Our young child wants to invite certain friends to her birthday, but we're keenly aware of who the parents are, and the prospect of spending several hours with them is enough to give us pause. In today's Gospel, Jesus' disciples face a classification problem. They've seen another person driving out demons in the name of Jesus. They recognize him, a non-apostle, as clearly "out." And yet "Jesus replied, 'Do not prevent him? whoever is not against us is for us." Jesus recognizes real faith in the would-be exorcist. In our own lives, Jesus invites us to recognize others' good intentions. They should not be cut off simply because they do not line up with all our personal preferences. What, then, is deserving of such a fate? "If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off? if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out." When his listeners blame others, Jesus tends to pivot the conversation to their own lives. In this case, the message is clear. What we really need to cut out is that which keeps us from Jesus. If over-commitment causes us to lose patience with our family, doubt God's providence, and become consumed with self-reliance, cut something out. If certain friendships lead us time after time into gossip and slander, cut it out. In today's Gospel, Jesus invites us to live intentionally in our discipleship. Are we ready? Question: I ve heard that we become angels when we die. Is this what the Church teaches? Answer: As human beings, we are both spiritual and corporeal. We are body and soul. This makes us unique in all creation. No other physical creature -- plant or animal -- possesses an immortal soul made in God's image and likeness. Like the distinction with plants and animals, angels have an entirely different sort of existence. Angels are pure immortal spirit, and they have been so since the moment of their creation. While they may take on an appearance of a body in Biblical history, they are not a body like we are. Angels are neither male nor female, despite the art we often see. As the result of the Fall, human beings experience death. Our souls are temporarily separated from our bodies. However, we do not become something other than human. Every Sunday in the Creed we profess "I believe in the resurrection of the body." As Jesus was united with his body on the third day, so, too, will we be united with our bodies at the end of time. Our annual Fall Harvest Dinner is upon us! Each Family is asked to donate: 2 LARGE Homemade Pies: Lemon, Pecan, Pumpkin, Apple & Any Berry (No Frozen/Cream) Families with the last name A-I: 1/2 gallon of milk (no skim) J-Z: 1 can jellied cranberry sauce & 1 stick butter A schedule will be available in the gathering space to sign up and help. Questions? Contact Mary at or Pat at Donations Needed: 7 Dozen Eggs 10 lbs Carrots 9 lbs Celery Ann Peterson 9/30 Kari Printz 9/30 Cody Krusick 9/30 Kris Pinkerton 10/1 Jared Higgins 10/1 Lexie Dernbach 10/1 Mark Sturzl 10/2 Matthew Selenske 10/2 Jenny Martin 10/2 Delores Kawlewski 10/3 Birthdays Erin Bauer 10/3 Cameron Gaulke 10/3 Isaac Doyle 10/3 Daniel Sullivan 10/4 Jane Oldenhoff 10/4 Robert Cousineau 10/5 Jerrod Shea 10/5 Stephanie Perzinski 10/5 Bernadine Schmitt 10/6 Anniversaries Scott & Diane Kollock 9/30 Randy & Mary Bunk 10/1 Riley & Marlene Helbach 10/1 David & Rita Walkowicz 10/1 Charles & Audrey Warzynski 10/2 Benedict & Melanie Turzinski 10/4 Richard & JoAnn Yeska 10/4 David & Sandy Medin 10/6 Please Remember these Parishioners in your daily prayers!

3 St. Maximilian Kolbe Church 3 Ladies of the Parish! Please note this change for the PCCW meeting on October 4th: Time will be 6:30 pm. Place will be St. Pat's Hall. Doreen Krusick will be inducted as our Vice President. Sherry Fay will be giving a program on decluttering (admit it, we all need this!).and, Mary Shea will be l leading the tearing of bread for the Fall Dinner. As always... treats will be served. October 4th, pm At Sentryworld in Stevens Point St. Maximilian Kolbe s Pro-Life Committee is sponsoring a table for this event, and we have a few spaces left. Join us for dinner and a program celebrating the hope of new life, benefiting the First Choice Pregnancy Resource Center in Stevens Point. Please contact the church office at for more information and/or to get registered. Fall Festival Silent Auction items are currently on display in the gathering space. Feel free to make a bid at any time! Among the auction items are a Packer football, three handmade quilts, a pair of handmade wooden side tables, and Milwaukee Brewer Tickets. You can place a bid now or at the Chicken Dinner on October 7 at St. Pat s Church. Additional silent auction donations are welcome through noon, on Sunday, September 30 (place in the gathering space coat closet) or on the day of the dinner (bring upstairs). Call or text Betty at with questions. Please join the ladies of the parish on Saturday, November 3rd. We will be carpooling to West Bend to attend the 2018 Women of Christ Conference. The event is a full day and we will be leaving St. Maximilian at 6:00am for those wanting to attend mass and 7:15am for those wanting to attend the conference only. Guest speakers will include Dr. Scott Hahn, Crystalina Evert, Sisters of Life and several others. Mass will be celebrated with Archbishop Listecki. Lunch is included and will be provided on site. When you call in your registration, you will need to select a lunch choice. We should return to church by about 6:30pm. A dinner stop on the way back is optional. Our Parish Council of Catholic Women will be sponsoring this event and will cover all attendee s registration fees. The deadline for registration is September 30th. Contact Mary at 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: Greg Decker Usher Captain: Dan Lehman Eucharistic Ministers: Jane B., Alan B., Sharon C., Rita C. Servers: Lily C., McKenna C., Max T. Reader: Kendra Cichy Usher Captain: Scott Peterson Eucharistic Ministers: Kendra C., Sharon L., Helen B., Peggy R. Servers: Alex M., Jason M., Brock S. Reader: Kathy Glinski Usher Captain: Dan Cullen Eucharistic Ministers: Kathy G., Eric Z., Gene L., Volunteer Adult Envelopes Offertory: Maintenance & Repairs: Building project Vigil Candles.00 Total: 3,542.00

4 That Man Is You" men's group continues with a new program in the Stevens Point Deanery starting Tuesday, September 11, That Man Is You (TMIY) is a free interactive men's program focused on the development of men's faith in the modern world. This year is titled "The Vision of Man Fully Alive", in which you will be hearing from 8 new speakers, new personalities and new topics, while still building on the foundation of the previous years of TMIY formation. The meetings will be held every Tuesday, starting with breakfast at 6:00 am, followed by a video presentation and small group discussion, ending at 7:30 am. The first meeting will be on Tuesday, September 11, Don't worry if you have never been to a session before, new comers are welcome! This is for all men in the area and we currently have men from 11 different parishes attending the sessions. Meetings will be held at Sacred Heart Church in Polonia, just east of Stevens Point. Meetings will begin on Tuesday, September 11 th from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Jensen Center in Amherst, This is a 12 week non-denominational program. If you or someone you know is struggling with the death of a loved one, please consider attending. This support group is for all who need it. If you have any questions, please call Shawn or Cindi God Bless! Young adults (ages 18-39) are personally invited to join us for a night of fellowship, friendship, discussion, and to learn more about our rich Catholic faith. Meetings start September 10th at 7:15pm in the Joseph Room at St. Bronislava's, where we will be going through The Bible and the Sacraments, a dynamic study by The St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology. Come learn about the sacraments in a whole new way! Sunday, October 14 th, 2018 Authentic Indian St. Peter s, Stevens Point Sunday, October 21st, 2018 Speaker: Dominick Mary s Fancher Mother Teresa India Festival 3-7 pm at the Marshfield Fairgrounds 513 E 17th St., Marshfield. WI WE ARE IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS! Learn about Indian customs and enjoy an Indian meal while raising funds to help the less fortunate in India. Current project is to put a well in the city of Kokkudi. Call Dennis at

5 6:10 p.m. Choir Practice 6:15 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Confessions 7:00 p.m. MASS: +Karen Bloedorn By Jerry & Sharon Kurzynski 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: +Joe Carlson By Hazel Packer 6:30 p.m. Adoration 5:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration 6:00 p.m. MASS:+Norm Hudziak By Bernie Miller 6:30 p.m. Potluck Dinner & Bible Study 8:00 a.m. MASS:+Julian Wierzba By Romaine & Family 8:00 a.m. MASS:+Franklin (Bud) Barden By Jack & JoAnn Doyle 6:00 p.m. CCD opening Mass 8:00 a.m. MASS:+Evelyn Pionkowski By the Family 6:10 p.m. Choir Practice 6:15 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Confessions 7:00 p.m. MASS:+Edward & Jacqueline Mroczenski by the Pliska & Smith Families 7:45 a.m.-8:15 a.m. Confessions 8:30 a.m. MASS:+Mary Ebersdorfer By Jack & JoAnn Doyle 10:00 a.m. MASS: For the People of St. Max s 6:30 p.m. Adoration The gathering space has filled up with beautiful baskets and other donations as part of the Fall Dinner Bucket Raffle. Tickets will be on sale after all the Masses this weekend as well as at the dinner on Sunday, October 7. We welcome additional donations to the bucket raffle through noon, on Sunday, September 30 (place in the gathering space coat closet) or on the day of the dinner (bring upstairs). Call or text Betty at with questions.

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