Our Lady of PEACE parish M A R S H F I E L D, Saint of the Week www.olpmarshfield.com St. Francis de Sales Born at Savoy in the Chateau de Sales in 1567, Francis studied rhetoric, philosophy, and theology at the University of Paris, followed by law at the University of Padua, but he gave up a secular career to dedicate himself to the priesthood. Ordained in 1593, he was sent to the remote Chablais region to win Calvinists back to the faith. He earned great fame as a preacher, delivering sermons in the major cities of France, and wrote popular books on religion. In 1602, he was made bishop of Geneva. He died in 1622, was declared a Doctor of the Church. He is depicted in episcopal vestments, bald, with a thick beard. St. Francis is the protector of writers and journalists. The name Francis (Frank) is of German origin, from the name of the people who settled in France; it has come to mean forthright, sincere. ** 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: Samuel McCarty of St. Michael Parish, of Wausau Theology II Mundelein Seminary Prayer Intention of the Week: For all people who are in a period of preparation to join the Church this Easter, and for all those who are making a return to Jesus in the January 22, 2017 Church, may God increase in Third Sunday in Ordinary Time them the gift of joy W I
2 Welcome to Our Lady of Peace Parish Marshfield Inspiration from Fr. Rajan I will make you fishers of people Do you enjoy fishing? Have you ever caught a fish? Fishing is a great sport, and if you have been fishing and have caught a fish. You know that there is a great feeling of excitement when you catch a fish. One of the things that make fishing such a great sport is that it doesn t matter if you are young or old or if you are a girl or a boy- you can still be a good at fishing. What does it take to be good at catching fish? First of all, you need to be properly equipped. You can t just get a piece of string, put a hook on it, and tie it on the end of a stick and expect to catch very many fish, can you? No! if you are serious about fishing, you will make sure that you have all the right equipment- nice rod and reel plus license for fishing. Years back when I was in Custer, WI I had been to Crookston Diocese in Minnesota along with a few Indian priests for vacation. We did catch plenty of fishes and fried them with Indian spices. In the third Sunday in ordinary time we will hear Our Lord say that he will equip us, I will make you fishers of people. One day, Jesus was walking along the seashore when he saw two brothers named Peter and Andrew. Jesus knew that they made their living by fishing, so he called out to them, Follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people! Do you know what they did? They laid down their fishing nets and followed Jesus. Jesus wants you and me to fish for people too. That means that he wants us to tell others about what he has done for us and what he wants to do for them. Do you ever speak of Jesus to others? We are called to share Jesus through our lives. Let us thank God for the gift of life and for the gift of faith. May he continue to bless us. God Bless. Fr. Rajan. Incorporated into the Mystical Body of Christ through the Sacrament of Baptism: Sunday, January 15, 2017 Whitney Rose Logan Daughter of Paul & Jessica Logan Cameron Jon Patrick Schmuhl Son of Patrick & Rachel Schmuhl Congratulations! That Man is You Our dynamic men's group, restarts on Tuesday, January 31st for a powerful Spring Semester focused on spiritual direction and a Lenten mission. All men are invited to join us in Dillenburg Hall at 6:15 AM. Father Eric Berns, Pastor 715-384-9414 Rectory 1414 W. 5th St. 715-384-9414 rectory@olpparish.net Kara McManus, Business Manager office@olpparish.net Parish Office 510 South Columbus Avenue 715-384-9414 Corinne Johnson, Religious Education Director ReligiousEd@olpparish.net Janet Orella, Bulletin Editor Bulletin@olpparish.net Sister Virdean Meyer, RCIA/Adult Education/Liturgy AdultEd@olpparish.net 715-384-3044 Communion to the Homebound Pat Herman 715-387-0751 Prayer Chain Jane Anderson 715-207-0477 requestforprayerolp@gmail.com Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm Admin. Office 8:00am-12:00pm Rectory 1:00pm-4:00pm Mass Schedule Saturday 5:30 pm Sunday 8:30 am;10:00 am Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 7:00 am Tuesday 5:30pm Bulletin announcement requests are due in writing or via email (bulletin@olpparish.net) 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 715-384-9414. 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 715-384-3044. 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 715-384-9414. 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 715-384-9414 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 before the Lord our earthly gifts that become the Eucharist.
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 22, 2017 3 myparish App As we leave the Christmas season behind and enter into Ordinary Time, you ll notice some changes to the look of your myparish App. You ll also see some content changes, as we ll be removing the Advent and Christmas reflections. One thing to remember: you will need to re-load the app on whatever device you re using. That means you should open the app and click on the Menu (the three bars in the upper right corner.) Once there, tap change parish, and select your parish. (You may need to search for your parish, then select, as the app gives suggestions based on your location.) This will update all the content you see. Religious Items Available for Purchase Did You Know that you can purchase religious items at the Parish Office? Catechisms $25.00 Religious Greeting Cards $3.00 Handmade Rosaries and Rosary Bracelets- Starting at $10.00 There are also Booklets, Books, Artwork and CDs for a nominal fee at the Church Kiosk in the Front Lobby by the Welcome Desk and at the East Entrance. If you are looking for something in particular, let us know at the Parish Office (715)- 384-9414 or at the Welcome Desk. Palm Sunday Chorus rehearsals for Marshfield's 64th Palm Sunday Concert will begin at 1:30 PM January 29, 2017 at First Presbyterian Church, 200 S Lincoln Av in Marshfield. Future rehearsals will be held on Sundays from 1:30 to 3:30 PM, with additional rehearsals the weekend of the April 9 concert. Our guest conductor this year is Lucinda Thayer, Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. Music will be loaned to you at no cost. Previous experience in a vocal group is preferred but if you are able to carry a tune, follow choral direction, and blend in with 4-part harmony, you are welcome to join us. We hope to see you there. Area Events -St. Mary s Catholic Church, Colby January 29, 2017 Knights of Columbus Pancake Egg and Sausage Breakfast from 8:00am- 12:30pm -St. Mary s Catholic Church, Colby February 1, 2017 St. Mary s Christian Mothers Annual Chili & Chicken Noodle Soup Supper from 4:30-7:00pm -Richfield Rural Fire Department-February 12, 2017 Soup Dinner at the Richfield Municipal Building from 10:30am-2:00pm (See the Church side entrances for additional information) Resisting Happiness Week Five Activity of Resisting Happiness: What Is Your Favorite Bible Verse? This week s activity comes from Chapter 14 in Resisting Happiness: Set aside a few minutes each day to read and reflect on a passage from the Bible. Begin with Matthew, Proverbs or Psalms. Perhaps you have a favorite Bible verse that you could share with us. We each have our favorites. My favorite Bible verse is Psalm 23: The Lord Is My Shepard. Pick up an activity sheet at the doors and write down your favorite Bible verse. Leave it in the basket at the Welcome Desk. I will put together a list of OLP Favorite Bible Verses for the following week. I think it is good to see what inspires others in their faith, don t you? While you are at it, talk with your children about the Bible stories that are about the children: Baby Moses in the Bulrushes, Noah and the Ark, David and Goliath, etc. What can you teach them about the moral of the story? Take home an activity sheet for the children. Remember: If you would like additional copies of Resisting Happiness or Mass Journals call 859-980- 7900 or go online to dynamiccatholic.com. Don t hesitate to practice your faith in The Real Presence! There are a few hours waiting for the faithful to sign on to: 9:00 am on Mondays and 1:00 pm on Saturdays. To sign up for your holy hour, please call Jean Kaiser, 715-387-0571. May God Bless You! RELIGIOUS EMBLEMS FOR CUB, BOY & VENTURE SCOUTS Would you like to earn your Religious Emblem but don t know how? For information contact Cindy Sjolander, Diocesan Religious Emblems Chairman at 608-783- 4911 or email at: scouting@diolc.org and find out how. Emblem Recognition Sunday: Is June 11, 2017 2:00pm at St. Joseph the Workman Cathedral with Bishop Callahan. All Cub, Boy & Venture Scouts earning their emblems for the 2016-2017 year are invited. Advertiser of the Week Central Septic Service W 344 Tree Rd. Marshfield, WI 54449 (715) 638-2706 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!
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 22, 2017 4 Sat. Jan. 28 Music Min. Sun. Jan. 29 Music Min Music Min. Mass & Liturgical Ministry Schedule Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:30 pm Ed & Eileen Krall Bryan De Vries, Adam Becker, Paula Nesbitt, Rita Johnson, Marie Fleisner Katelyn & Samantha Becker Andy Martin, Bill Draxler, James Kress Sr., Tom Fleisner, Sharon Price Saturday Choir/Dorothy Gehrke ******************** 8:30 am Julie & Tom Schlagenhaft Kathie Boyance, Brigid Dean, Janet Bujalski, JoAnn Gougeon, Corinne Johnson, Shawn Kitchner Dustin Apfel & Trevor Cassidy Al Kroll, Cliff Reigel, Joe Orella, Tim Hughes, Scott Prickett Adult Choir ******************** 10:00 am Mary Hartl & Kathleen Anderson Lori Zimmerman, Steve Van Wyhe, Cindy Lee, Lynn Kelnhofer, Neale Tracy Hailey Zimmerman & Madelyn Andreae John & Jon Boyle, Eric Fehrenbach, Jim Alexander, Patrick Andreae, Gerry Beyerl Youth Choir/Christy Erickson Funeral : Jan. 22-28 John Bujalski & Al Kroll Jan. 29-Feb. 4 Gordy Earll Readings for the Week of January 22, 2017 Sunday: Is 8:23--9:3/Ps 27/1 Cor 1:10-13, 17/Mt 4:12-23 or 4:12-17 Monday: Heb 9:15, 24-28/Ps 98/Mk 3:22-30 Tuesday: Heb 10:1-10/Ps 40/Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22/Ps 117/Mk 16:15-18 Thursday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5/Ps 96/Mk 4:21-25 Friday: Heb 10:32-39/Ps 37/Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: Heb 11:1-2, 8-19/Lk 1/Mk 4:35-41 Next Sunday: Zep 2:3; 3:12-13/Ps 146/1 Cor 1:26-31/ Mt 5:1-12a Mass Intentions Saturday, Jan. 21 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:30 pm George Schecklman Sunday, Jan. 22 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 am People of the Parish 10:00 am Dan Dietel Monday, Jan. 23 Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children 7:00 am Communion Service Tuesday, Jan. 24 St. Francis de Sales, Bishop & Dr. of the Church 8:30 am Columbus School Mass 5:30 pm Greta Meyers Wednesday, Jan. 25 The Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle 7:00 am Gilbert Richter Thursday, Jan. 26 Sts. Timothy & Titus, Bishops 7:00 am Fr. Thomas McInnis 8:00 am OLPI School Mass Friday, Jan. 27 St. Angela Merici, Virgin 7:00 am Emma Louise Anderson Saturday, Jan. 28 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:30 pm Ruby & Alvin Heckel Sunday, Jan. 29 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 am Josephine Herr 10:00 am People of the Parish This Week at OLP Sun. Jan. 22 11:30 am Saturday Choir Practice CH Mon. Jan. 23 6:30 pm RCIA LCR Tues. Jan. 24 12:30 pm Knit/Crochet/ Pray AB 3:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet/Rosary CH Wed. Jan. 25 7:30 am Moms in Prayer LCR 5:00-6:00 pm Youth Choir Practice CH 6 :00-7:15 pm REP DH,WL,OLPI,YR 7:00 pm Adult Choir Practice CH Thur. Jan. 26 8:30-10:00 am Book Discussion LCR 6:30-7:30pm Saturday Choir Practice CH Next Week at OLP Sun. Jan. 29 11:30 am Saturday Choir Practice CH Mon. Jan. 30 6:30 pm RCIA LCR Tues. Jan. 31 6:15 am That Man is You DH 3:00 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet/Rosary CH Wed. Feb. 1 7:30 am Moms in Prayer LCR 5:00-6:00 pm Youth Choir Practice CH 6 :00-7:15 pm REP OLPI,WL,YR,DH 7:00 pm Adult Choir Practice CH Thur. Feb. 2 8:30-10:00 am Book Discussion LCR Sun. Feb. 5 11:30 am Saturday Choir Practice CH Logan Conference Room LCR, Church-CH, Admin. Building-AB Parish Kitchen-PK, Wavra Library-WL, Youth Room-YR Dillenburg Hall-DH, Our Lady of Peace Intermediate School-OLPI Day of Prayer for Life The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe will host a Day of Prayer for Life on Sunday, January 22, 2017. Opportunity for Confession is available before and after all the Masses. Following the 1:00pm Mass, participants will be invited to gather at the Memorial to the Unborn. At 2:00 pm there will be a short pro-life reflection, followed by the praying of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. Refreshments will be offered in the café. Note If it is extremely cold, the Pro-Life talk and the Divine Mercy Chaplet will take place in the Church. For further information, please call 608-782-5440, or go to: http://www.guadalupeshrine.org/events/day-of-prayer-for-life.
5 Welcome to Our Lady of Peace Parish Marshfield **Parish Finances Fiscal Year July 1, 2016-June 30 2017 ** Diocesan annual appeal (DAA) update Our Lady of Peace will be doing Coffee and Donut Socials after the 8:30am and 10:00am Masses on the first Sunday of each month. If you are interested in helping with these, please contact Margie at 715-897-0165 or dmschmidt@tds.net. February 5, March 5, April 2, May 7 Do you like to knit or crochet? We are looking for people to knit or crochet baby blankets, prayer shawls, baby hats as well as a variety of other items. For more information please call the office (715)384-9414. Our next meeting is on January 24, 2017, at 12:30pm in the Administration Building. Come join us we promise to keep you in stitches. LEADERSHIP The Columbus Catholic High School student council recently had the opportunity to attend a leadership conference presented by the Wisconsin Association of School Councils (WASC) and the Milwaukee Bucks. This year s theme was Own the Future. Throughout the day students heard speakers and had break-out sessions led by leaders and volunteers from the WASC. The keynote speaker this year was the President of the Milwaukee Bucks organization, Peter Feigin. In addition to learning about what it takes to be a good leader they were also were treated to some fun activities. They participated in some shooting games on the Bradley Center floor, were entertained by the high-flying Milwaukee Bucks Rim Rockers and got to see the Bucks beat Lebron James and the defending Champion Cleveland Cavaliers. Columbus Catholic schools future success starts here. Call Mary Hartl at 715-387-2444 for more information. CHRISTMAS FLOWERS Below are names that were omitted from the Christmas Flower list. We appreciate all of the donations that were given in memory of loved-ones to beautify our Church during the Christmas Season. SHERRY HASTREITER-BOSON JOHN & EVELYN HASTREITER ARLINE STANGL Book Discussion Group We will begin our next discussion group on Thursday, January 19, 2017. The book we will be using is: The Gift of Years by Joan Chittister. Meeting time: Thursday mornings 8:30 10:00 am Meeting place: Administration Building Conference Room Those who have been attending regularly need not register. New participants are always welcome. To register contact Sister Virdean at: 715-384-3044 or virdeanmeyer@hotmail.com February 4, 2017 5:00-7:30pm OLP will be hosting a Father-Daughter Dinner and Dance on Saturday evening, February 4 th starting at 5:00pm for all the parishes of the Marshfield Deanery. Dads, bring your daughters 12yrs. and under to Dillenburg Hall, and dress nicely as we ll have someone taking pictures for you. Father Berns is taking care of the food (buffet style). So that we can get a headcount, fathers please call Lilly at 575-517-9432 or email her at dshinly@gmail.com to sign up. MELODY GARDENS CHRISTIAN MUSIC SKATE NIGHTS 7:30-10:00 PM JANUARY 27, 2017 Dipping Into Words Writing Workshop January 27-28, 2017. Our goal is to enjoy the writing process and have fun putting words together. That doesn t mean we won t get serious as we open to the creative spirit of God to move and inspire us. Includes writing prompts, journaling, individual and group poems. Presented by local author Sallie Bachar. Cost of $90 includes overnight accommodations, delicious buffet meals, and program fees. Contact St. Anthony s at 715-443-2236, info@sarcenter.com. Go to www.sarcenter.com to register for an upcoming event. Note: Our bookstore is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8-11 a.m. and on Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. if there is a retreat.