June 24, 2018 PASTOR: Rev. Msgr. Joseph Diermeier [email protected]PHONE: Rectory 715 443 2045 School 715 443 3430 Religious Ed. 715 443 2433 WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday—4:00PM Sunday—8:00AM Sunday—10:30AM Pax Christi Adoration Chapel Hours: Sunday from 12:00PMuntil 11:00PM Tuesday from 9:00AM until 11:00PM Wednesday from 9:00AM until Thursday at 8:00PM Friday from 9:00AM until 3:00PM 712 Market St. Marathon, WI 54448 www.stmarysmarathon.weconnect.com 715-443-2045 Download myParish App by texting APP to 88202 Nativity of St. John the Baptist Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish Serving the Faithful… Preserving the Faith PASTOR: Rev. Msgr. Joseph Diermeier [email protected]PHONE: Rectory 715 443 2045 School 715 443 3430 Religious Ed. 715 443 2433 WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday—4:00PM Sunday—8:00AM Sunday—10:30AM Pax Christi Adoration Chapel Hours: Sunday from 12:00PMuntil 11:00PM Tuesday from 9:00AM until 11:00PM Wednesday from 9:00AM until Thursday at 8:00PM Friday from 9:00AM until 3:00PM
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Adult Choir will sing on July 1 at the 8:00am
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Bulletin Deadline for the July 8 bulletin is at noon on Thursday, June 28, to accommodate our
printer’s holiday schedule.
St. Leo’s Ct. #795 Marathon The men’s foresters are hosting the Central District picnic this year on July 8 from 1:00-3:00pm. All foresters and families, are welcome. Activities include bingo, awards at 3:00pm, and lunch to follow. Held at Veteran’s Park shelter in Marathon on 4th Street. Any questions call Rose Ann Jacob at
715-443-2753.
Summer Morning Men’s Group: The following dates are scheduled for meeting: June 29, July
13 and 27, August 3, 17, and 31. Breakfast will be at 6:00am in St. Mary’s School cafeteria. Contact Deacon Bryan Hilts with questions:
715-443-2236.
July Birthdays A special birthday wish goes out to:
Marie Goldbach 97 years
Dolores Lang 92 years
June 24, 2018 The Nativity of St. John the Baptist
Tiny fingers and toes. A little yawn. A loud cry. An
infant wrapped in swaddling clothes. "What will this
child be?" It is a question every parent asks time
and time again. As first steps are taken, as
personalities emerge, as a child shows interest in
reading or drawing or climbing, the question is on
our lips. "What will this child be?" This question is
asked as John the Baptist is born. Will he be a priest
like his father? Does his strange, unexpected name
signal a departure from that inheritance? Could
Elizabeth and Zechariah ever have predicted what
would be?
Under the tutelage of his priestly father, John
"became strong in spirit." As an adult, John would
retreat into the desert to preach repentance. He
would attract a large following and eventually
attract the attention of the rulers of the day. He
would point out the adulterous ways of King Herod
and would find himself in prison. Eventually, he
would be beheaded. But today, he is a child, an
infant newly born.
On this special feast, we're reminded of the great
humility required of parents. The character
formation, the discipline and encouragement, the
violin lessons and soccer practices ? every parental
effort is subjected to the decisions of the child
themself. Even children on a sure track by high
school graduation transform under life's
circumstances. Entrusting our children to God can
be incredibly intimidating. "What will this child be,"
especially when that transformation lies outside of
my control? John the Baptist's story might not have
ended as his parents imagined. But he is celebrated
as the greatest of the prophets, as the one who
prepared the way for the Messiah. Here is the hope
of all Christian parents -- that our children would be
raised in such a way that when people meet them,
they meet Jesus Christ.
Please remember our diocesan
seminarians in prayer.
In particular this week we pray for
Isaac Pecha.
Readings for the Week of June 24, 2018 Sunday: Vigil: Jer 1:4-10/Ps 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15, 17 [6b]/
1 Pt 1:8-12/Lk 1:5-17
Day: Is 49:1-6/Ps 139:1-3, 13-14, 14-15 [14a]/Acts 13:22-26/