For Parish Membership, Baptisms,Weddings, Communion Calls or any other pastoral need, please contact the parish office. Bulletin Announcements: Deadline is Monday at noon to the St. Clement Parish Office or to [email protected]Let us give up vain and fruitless cares, and approach the glorious and venerable rule of our holy calling. Let us attend to what is good, pleasing, and acceptable in the sight of God Who formed us...and let those who have love in Jesus Christ keep the Commandments of Christ. (Pope Saint Clement I, “Letter to the Corinthians”) Diocese of Madison, Bishop Robert C. Morlino Fr. William Vernon, Pastor 723-4990 Josh Jensen, Principal 723-7474 Bill Manthe, Parish Associate 723-4990 Nick Crosby, CRE 7-12 723-4990 Katie Crosby, Parish Secretary 723-4990 CRE K-6 723-4990 Website: www.saintclementparish.com Email: [email protected] (Katie) SAINT CLEMENT CATHOLIC PARISH 135 South Washington Street – Lancaster, Wisconsin 53813 Founded in 1859 Dec. 31, 1946 - Nov. 24, 2018 – – May he rest in peace.
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For Parish Membership, Baptisms, Weddings, Communion Calls or any other pastoral need, please contact the parish office.
Bulletin Announcements: Deadline is Monday at noon to the St. Clement Parish Office or to [email protected]
Let us give up vain and fruitless cares, and approach the glorious and venerable rule of our holy calling.
Let us attend to what is good, pleasing, and acceptable in the sight of God Who formed us...and let those who have
love in Jesus Christ keep the Commandments of Christ.
(Pope Saint Clement I, “Letter to the Corinthians”)
Diocese of Madison, Bishop Robert C. Morlino
Fr. William Vernon, Pastor 723-4990 Josh Jensen, Principal 723-7474Bill Manthe, Parish Associate 723-4990 Nick Crosby, CRE 7-12 723-4990Katie Crosby, Parish Secretary 723-4990 CRE K-6 723-4990
Wednesday, March 13 � � � � � � � 8:15 AM † Fr� Bill Seipp
Thursday, March 14 � � � � � � � � � 8:15 AM † Heather Mills Roger
Friday, March 15 � � � � � � � � � � � 8:15 AM † Paul Penchi Sr�
Saturday, March 16� � � � � � � � � � 8:15 AM † Marie Muller & Her Deceased Family
Members 5:00 PM
† Betty Schurman
Sunday, March 17 � � � � � � � � � � � 7:30 AM Second Sunday of Lent
† Cyril Weisenbeck 9:30 AM
People of Our Parish
From Our Pastor:The Season of Lent, which we began this past Ash Wednesday, is not just a time
to fast from food and abstain from meat (please see last Sunday’s bulletin, March 3)� Indeed, prayer, fasting and almsgiving help us to grow in the virtues of faith, hope and love (Matthew 6:1-18) – our Lenten practices draw us into living the two great Commandments, love of God and love of neighbor� Thus, we might:
Fast from judging others (we do judge actions, what is right and wrong, but not persons) because we love every one of God’s children made in His image and likeness�Fast from focusing on problems because we love focusing on solutions� Fast from thoughts of illness because we love the healing power of God (for example, in the Sacraments of Confession and Anointing of the Sick)�Fast from words that pollute because we love words that call us to purity�Fast from complaining and grumbling because we love being grateful�Fast from anger and impatience because we love serenity and patience�Fast from pessimism because we love being optimistic�Fast from worry because we love to trust in Jesus and His Divine Mercy�Fast from destructive criticism because we love constructive criticism�Fast from resentment and bitterness because we love being forgiving and merciful�Fast from self-concern because we love being compassionate toward others�Fast from discouragement because we love focusing on Christian faith, hope and love� Fast from pride and disobedience because we love being humble and obedient servants of Jesus Christ, the Only Savior of the world�Fast� Why? Because we love Jesus Christ, Who is the Way, the Truth and the Life�
With prayers in Christ for a blessed and fruitful Lent,Fr. William
PRIESTS FOR OUR FUTURE: THE CHURCH IS ALIVE! CAMPAIGN UPDATE
Thanks to your continued generosity and diligence, our parish received a rebate from the over-goal portion of our St� Clement Parish campaign quarter ending December 31, 2018, in the amount of $8,415�00� The cumulative rebate our St� Clement Parish has received through 12/31/2018 is $15,053�14� Please continue to fulfill your outstanding pledges� Rebates are calculated and paid quarterly based on new donations collected� Currently, we are at Parish/Campaign 50/50 share of the amount collected over our goal amount� Thank you for your continued generosity and support of priestly vocations�
ADDITIONAL CONFESSION TIMES DURING LENT
In addition to the daily and Saturday Confession schedule, Fr� William will be offering Confessions from 6:30 - 7:30 pm on Tuesdays, March 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 9 and on Holy Saturday, 4-5 pm�
COMMUNAL PENANCE SERVICES• Wednesday, March 13, 7:30 pm at St� Andrew Church, Tennyson• Tuesday, March 19, 7:30 pm St� Charles Church, Cassville• Wednesday, March 27, 7 pm, St� Clement Church, Lancaster• Wednesday, April 3, 7:30 pm at St� Mary Church, Bloomington
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEALThe Diocese of Madison is currently taking Annual Catholic Appeal pledges� If you
have not made a pledge, please consider making a pledge, payable over six months� This appeal funds many ministries throughout the diocese and helps many in need through works of mercy� Thank you for your support of our parish, the diocese and the work of the Church throughout the world�
THIS WEEK AT ST. CLEMENTSunday, March 10 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Confirmation Retreat at
New Melleray Abbey, Peosta, IA � � � � � � � � � � 7 pm, St� Clement Men’s Group Session, Dining Hall
Friday, March 15 � 11:15 am, Mass at Morningside Assisted Living � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 5:30 pm, Stations of the Cross
LITURGICAL SCHEDULE: MARCH 16 & 17
5 PM Lectors: Emil Everix & Mary Seiler5 PM Servers: Hope Williams, Owen & Aurora Fritz7:30 AM Lector: Lenny & Carol Bass7:30 AM Servers: Need Volunteers!9:30 AM Lectors: Josh Jensen & Kathy Larsen9:30 AM Servers: Delanie & Lily Weber
Please consider attending the St� Clement School 4th Annual Celebration of Giving Auction Dinner April 6� Our very own Nate Gallagher will be performing before dinner� Dinner will be served by Doolittle's� Our MC's Kevin Raisbeck and Brian Muldoon put on a great auction� We have some great items on the auction: Front row seats to the Christmas and Spring program, trap shoot with Father William, Girl Scout cookies, rifle, Grant Regional Spa Package, LaVon Morrow Oil painting, guided turkey hunt with Justin McLimans, 6 tickets to the Dubuque Escape Room, Picnic Basket and Gift Card to American Players, mystery wallet and many more wonderful items� Tickets are $35�
SAINT CLEMENT SCHOOL
LENT IS HERE!We mentioned three online resources for daily Lenten reflections
in recent bulletins, and we know there are many more to choose from� But these three bear worth repeating� Sign up for daily Lenten emails from:
• FORMED�org at www�formed�org/promo/lent-registration• Dynamic Catholic at www�BestLentEver�com • Redeemed Online at www�redeemedonline/lent/
What might be some other ways that you can deepen your faith during Lent and draw closer to Christ? Here are a few ideas:
• Take part in the adult education offering, “No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion�”
• For men: Take part in the Men’s Group on Sundays at 7 PM in the parish dining hall�
• Make family prayer each day a priority�• Pray on Wednesday nights in the Fatima Chapel from 6:00 to
6:45 for an end to abortion, and for healing for those affected by it�
• Commit to pray at the Perpetual Adoration Chapel at St� Mary Church in Fennimore�
• Listen to one of the Lighthouse Media CDs at the entrance of the church�
• Spend some time in prayer at a church before or after work or school each day�
• Come to a weekday Mass if you are able�• Take part in the weekly Stations of the Cross on Fridays� Or
pray the Stations on your own during the day�• Watch a film or do a study, such as “Forgiven,” at FORMED�org� • Volunteer at the Food Pantry, and/or one of the Thrift stores�• Pray for a seminarian or a woman in religious formation� Prayer
cards are at the entrance of the church�• Use the Rice Bowl to help the needy� Monies will be donated
to the Missionaries of Charity�• Volunteer at one of the nursing homes, or at Morningside
Assisted Living� There are occasions where members of St� Clement Parish help with bingo, lead the rosary and assist with other activities�
• In addition to Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, fast from food on extra days during Lent�
• Laser-focus your prayer on a specific person, such as a loved one or the man who will be our next bishop, for example, or on a specific situation� Maybe change your focus each week�
• Read and reflect upon the Readings for the Day� Use Magnificat or The Word Among Us�
These are just a few ideas to help make Lent a fruitful season� Remember, it’s not about how much we do, but rather the love for God and others that we put into our actions� Whatever we choose for Lent should help us become more generous and faithful disciples of Jesus Christ�
JOURNEY TO THE EASTER SACRAMENTSThroughout the Lenten Season, may we keep in our prayers
Lynne Klaas who will enter into Full Communion in the Catholic Church through the Sacraments of Confirmation and 1st Holy Communion at the Easter Vigil� May the Holy Spirit bless, sanctify and lead her to deeper faith, hope and charity in this sacred time�
ADULT EDUCATION OFFERING FOR LENTDuring the Holy Season of Lent, we will be focusing on the
Passion of Jesus, using the newly released study by Dr� Edward Sri titled, “No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion.” In this study and reflection, we will grow in our understanding that the Passion was an act of love, that Jesus endured His Passion to redeem humanity because of His immense love for us� This study, with God’s grace, is designed to help us respond to His tremendous love with our own genuine love, gratitude, and joy� There will be two opportunities to take part in “No Greater Love”: Wednesdays at 9:00 AM starting March 13; and Thursdays at 6:15 PM starting March 14� We will gather in the parish office meeting room, with sessions lasting about an hour and a half� Everyone is welcome� Please contact Bill Manthe at the parish office if you have any questions�
STATIONS OF THE CROSSFridays, 5:30 pm, March 8, 15, 22, 29