November 12, 2017
EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP - RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS For all I know this Everyday Stewardship reflection is the last one you will ever read. That's not because I fear you will no longer get something out of reading these. At least, I hope not! It is because Jesus may very well return by this time next week. Then there will be no more need for reflections like these in bulletins, on websites, or wherever else you are reading this. You think the odds are against this happening in the next few days? I can gamble from time to time but I guess this is not something I am willing to say won't happen for sure. We do believe Jesus will come again, don't we? For all of us there are things we put off until tomorrow. Sometimes, that tomorrow never comes. We act like we have all the time in the world. However, time on this earth is for certain one thing that does not exist in unlimited supply. Death is the primary way earthly time ends for us. Yet there will come a time when Jesus returns and if you and I are still living at that time, I hope he finds us ready. Are you ready for such an event? Have you taken seriously your decision to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? Has that decision moved you to live a life of stewardship where all you have and are belongs to God? Or have you put all of that off to somewhere down the road? Chances are you will be reading next week's reflection and nothing too earth changing will have happened. But then, maybe, just maybe, this time is when we all lose that bet. -Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS When will abortion end? Recently, former President Obama stated that public discourse has reverted back to the period of the 19th century. What was happening back then? Legal slavery, that s what. It was an abuse of the powerless by the powerful. Today, legal abortion is an even worse abuse of power. It violates our most basic sense of right and wrong. It goes against the most fundamental of all human rights: the right to live in harmony with others. It is the issue on which the Church is most qualified to teach because it can speak with moral authority. But the Church here has grown silent. Instead of authentically witnessing to the evils of abortion and the protection of life, it has left that job to others. Church leadership seems to have found other agendas to pursue. In the meantime, the culture of death has divided us. That s how evil works it divides, then conquers. When will legal abortion end? When the Church finds its voice and its will. When it becomes willing to challenge politicians, educate the culture, and exhort its faithful. When its leaders are willing to stand in protest. Legal abortion will end when the Church reasserts its moral authority, an authority that can heal and unite. It won t end any sooner. -Paul V. Esposito is a Catholic lawyer who writes on a variety of pro-life topics. He and his wife Kathy live in Elmhurst, Illinois and have six children. Do you know anyone who needs a warm Quilt? Tigerton s Quilt Group donates many quilts every year to people in need of them. They also make lap quilts and baby quilts. They have gone to Fr. Carr s in Oshkosh, to homeless shelters, abuse shelters, cancer clinic s, and more. We just want you to be aware of the ministry they enjoy in helping others to stay warm, and that this is happening in our Three Parish Family. You are also welcome to join this group! If you know of someone in need or would like to help, please contact: Joann Breaker 715-535-2363 or Three Parish Office 715-535-2571. Page 2 Three Parish Catholic Family
Welcome to Three Parish Catholic Family 430 Swanke Street PO Box 106 Tigerton, WI 54486 Ph: 715-535-2571 Fax: 715-535-2953 Website: flockof4.org Fr. Dave McElroy, OP Three Parish Administrator Deacons Deacon Howard Bricco Deacon Pat Berg Deacon Mike Brandt Deacon Ken Sambs (Retired) Pastoral Coordinator Debra Brandt Email: debrabrandt@ymail.com Faith Formation Facilitator Tammy Wendler Email: flockof4re@gmail.com Bulletin- Email: sacctig@frontiernet.net Bulletin Deadline is 3:00PM on Monday. (unless early deadline) Early Deadlines posted on Page 4. Three Parish Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM -12:00 PM *Office is closed on Holidays* Prayers? Is anyone in need of prayers? Our Three Parishes have a group of Prayers that are willing and honored to pray for your needs. Please call any of the names and we will begin the prayers. St. Mary's Marion Bea 715-754-5431 St. Anthony's Tigerton Vonnie 715-535-2065 Jeanette 715-754-2376 Holy Family-St. William Wittenberg Jeanette 715-253-2931 or Karen 715-253-2059 General Information Confessions The Sacrament of Penance will be celebrated on the... 1st Saturday of the month at Tigerton from 9-9:30AM 2nd Saturday of the month at Wittenberg from 9-9:30AM 3rd Saturday of the month at Marion from 4-4:45 PM Communion to the Homebound & Hospital Visits If you would like to receive communion at home or be visited when in the hospital contact Deb Brandt, Pastoral Coordinator. Religious Education Any parent interested in having his or her child or teen learn more about the Catholic Faith should contact Tammy Wendler at the Three Parish office. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Any person wanting to learn more about the Catholic Faith or to join our Church should contact Debra Brandt, Pastoral Coordinator. Matrimony Couples planning to marry are to contact the Pastor at least nine months prior to the proposed marriage date. Baptism Anyone desiring the Sacrament of Baptism for themselves or for his or her infant child should contact Deb Brandt, Pastoral Coordinator. Funerals In the event of the death of a loved one, please contact Debra Brandt at the parish office or the Pastor directly. Anointing of the Sick In the case of serious illness or inirmity contact the Pastor at the parish office to arrange for receiving the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Those with scheduled surgeries may receive the Sacrament at home or at the church prior to going to the hospital for the surgery. Page 3 Three Parish Catholic Family
SENTIMENTS FOR SEMINARIANS As a simple way to support priestly vocations, besides your prayers, is to donate something to the annual Knights of Columbus drive. Since they don t get paid, have no job, its very hard for them to obtain simple items like: gas or gift cards, pens, paper, and stationery, soap, shampoo, body wash, razors, shaving cream, tooth- brushes, and toothpaste, etc. What a great way to say Merry Christmas to a seminarian. Just place your items in the container by the Knights of Columbus by November 26, 2017. We thank you in advance for your generosity. Deer Hunter s Dinner HOLY FAMILY-ST. WILLIAM CATHOLIC CHURCH WITTENBERG Saturday, Nov. 18th Serving from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Bulletin Deadlines for: November 19th will be on Thur. Nov. 9th at 4:00 pm November 26th will be on Thur. Nov. 17th at 4 PM. Dec.17th will be on Dec. 7th at 4 PM Dec. 24th will be on Dec. Dec. 14th at 4 PM Dec. 31st on Dec. 20th at 4 PM January 7th on Dec. 28th at 4 PM sst. Mary, Marion News The parish and finance councils have approved the purchase of pew cushions for the last 5 rows of pews. This will aid the elderly to have more comfortable seating. The cost of the cushions is approximately $3600.00. The monies will come from the proceeds of the car show. The cost for the rest of the pews is approximately $10,000.00. If you would like to make a donation toward getting more cushions, please put your donation in the collection basket. If you have any questions, please contact the parish office staff or Jayne Radtke. A huge thank you to Ron and Dixie Whitford for all their help to keep our church grounds looking beautiful. They both help with the landscaping and flower care. Thank you to Jerry Tellock for mowing the ditches. Also thanks to Elena and Elliott Kowalkowski for mowing our lawn. YOU ARE ALL VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!! MENU - Chicken and Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Gravy, Vegetable, Cole Slaw, Rolls, and Homemade Pies ALL YOU CAN EAT! ADULT - $8.00 6-12 YRS. - $3.00 MASS 7 P.M. The Kitchen Maids HCE (Home and Community Education) members are having their 29th annual Craft & Bake Sale on Sunday, November 19, 2017 from 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the Seneca Community Hall in Tilleda. Lunch will be served by members of the Tilleda Timberwolves 4-H Club. Admission is free. Everyone is welcome. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Best Western, as well as all of our contributors, for their generous and gracious support of our Three Parish Bulletin. Thank You! What are we doing to enrich our spirituality? Anything?? Did you know... Mass is not enough...it s just the start!! More coming soon... Page 4 Three Parish Catholic Family
The Weekly Calendar IMPORTANT Previously scheduled weekday mass intentions Nov. 7th thru June 2018 have been moved to the next available date. Please watch the calendar or call the office if you need to know the newly scheduled date. Monday, November 13 4:30-5:30 pm Strong Bones Wittenberg, Tigerton 6:30 PM Rosary-Marion 7:00 PM AA/Al-Anon-Wittenberg Tuesday, November 14 NO Mass-Tigerton Wednesday, November 15 8:30 am Communion Service- Marion 1-2:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration Marion Thursday, November 16 8:30 AM Communion Service Wittenberg 4:30-5:30 pm Strong Bones Wittenberg, Tigerton Friday, November 17 10:00 AM Mass-Homme Home- Lenora Spranger By Matt & Sally Korbisch Saturday, November 18 4-4:45 PM Confessions Marion 5:00 PM Mass Marion deceased members of VanLannen & Radtke families 7:00 PM Mass Wittenberg Laurie Perkins By Matt & Sally Korbisch Sunday, November 19 8:00 AM Mass Tigerton Daryl Neil By Matt Neil & Family 10:00 AM Mass Wittenberg Our Three Parish Family RELIGION CLASSES Wittenberg: 3:30-4:45 pm Tigerton: 5:00-6:15 pm Marion: 5:15 6:30 pm Credo: 7:00-8:30 pm Readings for the Week of November 12, 2017 Sunday: Wis 6:12-16/Ps 63:2-8/1 Thes 4:13-18 or 4:13-14/ Mt 25:1-13 Monday: Wis 1:1-7/Ps 139:1b-10/Lk 17:1-6 Tuesday: Wis 2:23--3:9/Ps 34:2-3, 16-19/Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday: Wis 6:1-11/Ps /Ps 82:3-4, 6-7/Lk 17:11-19 Thursday: Wis 7:22b--8:1/Ps 119:89-91, 130, 135, 175/Lk 17:20-25 Friday: Wis 13:1-9/Ps 19:2-5ab/Lk 17:26-37 Saturday: Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9/Ps 105:2-3, 36-37, 42-43/Lk 18:1-8 Saturday: Dedication: Acts 28:11-16, 30-31/Ps 98:1-6/Mt 14:22-33 Weekend Ministers Schedule: Marion- B Donna Decker C Deacon Mike, Bea Roubal Lector: Ashley Anker, Peggy Rulseh Servers: Miles Pluger, Isabella Rasmussen Tigerton- B Dennis Brandt C Deacon Howie, Gloria DeHart Lector: Sarah Thiel Servers: Abram Wincensten, Jackson Thiel, Olivia Thiel Greeters/Ushers: Don Onesti, Dennis Brandt Wittenberg- November 18 B Scott Wendler C Deacon Mike, Sally Korbisch Lector: Mary Day, Doris Ashenbrenner Servers: Erica Wendler, Sadie Ostrowski, Megan Gilmeister Ushers/Greeters: Mark Rasmussen, Lee Gilmeister, Allard Meverden November 19 B Linda Yenter C Deacon Mike, Margaret Chase Lector: Dale Hartleben, Kelly Kapitz Servers: Jackson Graff, Ava Wepner, Chekotey Horachek Ushers/Greeters: Mark Rasmussen, Lee Gilmeister, Randy Thorson Page 5 Three Parish Catholic Family