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FEBRUARY 24, 2019 MASS SCHEDULE WEEKEND

Saturday ................................ 5:00 pm

Sunday .. 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am

................................................ 5:00 pm

WEEKDAY

Mon, Tues, Wed ....................... 8:00 am

at Franciscan Courts (815 S Westhaven)

Thursdays & Fridays ............... 7:15 am

......................... at St. Raphael Church

Radio Broadcast Mass

9:00 am every Sunday WOSH 1490 AM

Reconciliation

Saturday & Sunday .... 3:30 pm-4:30 pm

Tuesday ..................... 4:30 pm-5:30 pm

PARISH TELPHONES

Church Office ........................ 233-8044

Office Hours 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

.. (Monday - Friday)

Our Catholic School:

Lourdes Academy ................ 426-3626

PASTORAL TEAM Pastor ............................... Fr. Tom Long

Parochial Vicar ......... Fr. Matthew Rappl

Pastoral Associate ......... Betty Schwandt

Deacons ......... Greg Grey, John Ingala,

.......................................... Paul Vidmar

This Weekend

Fish Fry Volunteer Sign up Boards In the Gathering Space

Next Weekend

New Member Information Weekend

Coffee and Donuts after morning Masses

Pre/K RE Classes

Fish Fry Volunteer Sign up Boards In the Gathering Space

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Some of you may remember the late Archbishop Fulton Sheen, who served as a bishop in New York until his death in 1979. He is now being considered for sainthood. Bishop Sheen had an immensely popular TV show called "Life is Worth Living" that even won an Emmy Award! His lectures from these shows were even compiled in written form and I have them in the parish rectory. Fulton Sheen is known for having said: "there are not 100 people who hate the Catholic Church; but there are millions who hate what they believe the Catholic Church to be." I've found this comment to be really insightful because it explains how people often dislike some aspect of Catholicism, even though they don't really understand it. Many people know 'what' the church teaches on a particular topic, but they don't really know 'why' the church teaches what it does. One of my favorite parts of being a priest is getting to meet with people one-on-one as they are studying some aspect of our faith, and they will sometimes have a breakthrough moment in faith: when they've been struggling with some teaching or aspect of Catholicism and then, after deeper study, they come to say, "Wow! That really does make sense! The Church isn't crazy." Every single one of us can grow in faith (self-included). Never lose your hunger for truth. Realize that faith formation is something we need to keep doing through-out our lives. Keep asking good, honest questions. Jesus promised that whoever seeks, will find. Take advantage of our adult faith formation opportunities such as our Bible Studies, That Man is You, Women's Book Club, and our various prayer opportunities. If you are looking for a good book recommendation, just ask myself, Fr. Tom, or Betty! During the Christmas season we gave away free copies of the book Why I Am Catholic and You Should Be Too. The book does a great job explaining the 'what' of Catholic teaching. If you don't have it, its worth even picking it up yourself at the local Catholic goods store, On This Rock. Read it, share it with a family member, co-worker, or friend. That's a great and simple way to do some evangelization! If we commit ourselves to seeking the truth, we will no doubt encounter the One who said, "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life." (John 14:6) Gratefully,

Fr. Matthew

Ash Wednesday Services

Most Blessed Sacrament

7:00 am - St. Mary Site

12:10 pm & 6:30 pm - St. Peter Site

St. Jude the Apostle

7:30 am & 6:30 pm - Sacred Heart Site

9:00 am & 12:15pm - St. Vincent Site

St. Mary, Winneconne

7:30 am (Liturgy of the Word with Communion, Ashes)

4:30 pm

St. Mary, Omro

7:30 am (Liturgy of the Word with Communion, Ashes)

6:30 pm

St. Raphael 7:15 am, 12:00 pm

4:15 pm, 5:30 pm 6:45 pm

Will you spend one hour with Jesus? If Jesus invited you to sit down with him for an hour to talk, wouldn’t you jump at the opportunity? We have that opportunity every single day. Eucharistic Adoration is spending time in the presence of Christ in the Eucharist.

The Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel is a citywide perpetual adoration chapel open 24/7 year-round. While it is located at Most Blessed Sacrament’s St. Mary site, the Adoration Chapel belongs to ALL of our parishes and our Oshkosh community.

Visitors to the chapel can spend their time with Jesus any way they want. You may want to bring your own prayer books or use the books in the chapel, read the Bible, pray the rosary, or just sit and relax and enjoy the peace that comes from simply being in the presence of God.

You may feel a bit intimidated visiting for the first time or struggle to establish a prayer life. Don’t let this discourage you. The mere fact that you take time out of your day to spend an hour with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament pleases Him very much and is in itself a prayer of great faith.

The Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel is located at 605 Merritt Avenue in Oshkosh. To learn more about visiting the chapel or to receive an access code, contact (920) 310-2112, or visit https://mbsoshkosh.com/adoration-chapel. For a list of available hours, visit divinemercy3.weadorehim.com.

Remember, Perpetual Adoration isn’t just a commitment for an hour, a week or even a year. It is an ongoing, lasting, and permanent gift of our faith.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

Saturday, February 23

8:00 am Fr. Carr Meal Prep

3:30 pm Reconciliation

5:00 pm Mass

Sunday, February 24


5:00 pm Mass

6:00 pm Aftershock

Monday, February 25

5:00 pm Parish Mission Planning Meeting

5:30 pm Baptism Class

6:00 pm Scouts

6:00 pm The Early Church

Tuesday, February 26

3:30 pm CIC

4:15/5:30 pm Gr. 1-8 RE Classes

4:15 pm Grade 4 & 5 Reconciliation

5:30 pm Grades 4, 5 & 8 Reconciliation


7:00 pm Peer Ministry Meeting

Wednesday, February 27

9:30 am Women’s Spirituality

3:30 pm CIC

4:15/5:30 pm Gr. 1-5 RE Classes

4:15/5:30 pm Grade 5 Reconciliation

6:45 pm Gr. 6-8 RE Classes

6:45 pm Gr. 8 Reconciliation

8:00 pm Sem. 2 High School Classes

Thursday, February 28

7:15 am Mass

9:00am Mass at Lourdes Elementary (St. Vincent - All are welcome)

5:00 pm Youth Choir

6:00 pm Adult Choir

7:00 pm Men’s Choir

Friday, March 1

7:15 am Mass

Saturday, March 2


8:45 am Women’s Book Study


5:00 pm Mass

Sunday, March 3


Coffee & Donuts after Morning Masses

9/11 am Pre/K RE Classes


5:00 pm Mass

6:00 pm Aftershock

This week’s Sanctuary Candle is burning in loving memory of

Margaret & Leonard Youngwirth.

Stewardship of Sharing

Week ending 2/17/19

Praying at Mass: 1,821

Envelopes Collection $ 13,416

Loose Collection $ 1,888

EFT $ 1,392

On-Line Giving $ 2,181

Total Weekly Collections $ 18,877

Year to date giving (actual) $ 891,968

Year to date giving (budgeted) $ 855,000

In the study EPIC: The Early Church, we will learn

what happens in the early days of the church---the lives

and events of the saints, martyrs, ruthless emperors, the

early Church Councils, early Popes, Church Fathers,

philosophers and theologians and events in those first

500 years of the church.

Mondays at 6pm on Feb. 25, March 4, & 11

2019 Lenten Friday Fish Frys

March 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5 & 12

4:30 pm — 7:00 pm

Volunteer Sign up Boards will be

in the Gathering Space starting

this weekend!

Soup & Study help Needed St. Raphael Parish community is excited to be able to offer Soup & Study during Lent this year. We need YOUR help to make this happen. We are looking for volunteers to help out in the kitchen to set up, prepare bread, stir soup, etc. on Tuesday mornings before Soup & Study. Volunteers are needed beginning at 10:15 am. Dates of Soup & Study are March 12, 19, April 2 and 9. Please contact Betty at the parish office 233-8044 if you are able to help.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION


Come Join Us for Mardi Gras!

What: Parish Mardi Gras Celebration

Who: All members of our St. Raphael Family

When: Tuesday, March 5, 5:30-7:30

Details:

5:30 - inner provided by Cousin’s Subs.

6:00 - Illusionist Zach Percell of TNZ Magic

(Visit tnzmagic.com to learn more.) 7:00 – Eucharistic Procession and Adoration

7:30 - Leave in reflective silence

What to bring:

A heart for Jesus

Friends and family members

Laughter

Dish to Pass (optional but appreciated) by family last name:

A-G: Fruit Dish

H-L: Something salty (chips/cracker etc)

M-R: 12 pack of soda (diet or regular) or juice boxes (Water provided by the parish.) S-Z: Veggie Dish

Registration forms are due Thursday, February 28, so we know how much food to

order. Spaces are limited so turn in your registration ASAP!

Mardi Gras Registration

Last Name: _______________________________________

Name(s) of Adult(s) _________________________________________

Names and ages of Children (if applicable)_______________________________________

Phone Number: ______________ e-mail: ____________________________________

My family would like to volunteer to help at this event (check 1) ______yes ______no

Questions: Call Jessie Adrians 233-8044 or e-mail [email protected]

https://tnzmagic.com/

mailto:[email protected]

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Lourdes Academy, our Catholic School

John Dinegan ……………………………….. President

Amy Geffers . Elementary School Principal

David Mikesell . . . .….Middle & High School Principal

There are NO classes Tuesday,

March 5. Please join us for Mardi

Gras. See the bulletin for details!

All families are invited to join us

for Ash Wednesday Masses at 4:15, 5:30 and 6:45 on

Wednesday, March 6. Details were mailed to families

on February 6.

There is a St. Patrick Party on Saturday, March 16,

6:00-7:45 for grades PK-5. See the bulletin for

registration information. Space is limited!

There are NO RE classes on March 26/27.

Happy Spring Break!

Please be advised that in case of inclement weather , re fe r to our websi te www.raphael.org, for any cancellations.

St. Patrick Party RSVP

Who: All children grades 4K-5th grade

Date: Saturday, March 16 Time: 6:00-7:45 Place: St. Raphael Church Details: Join us for games, crafts, cookies, and a visit from St. Patrick! Family Last Name: _______________________ First Name and grade of children: ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ e-mail: _______________________________ phone #_______________________________ Yes, I can chaperone for this event: ______________ No, I cannot chaperone for this event: ____________

Please return this form to Jessie Adrians by March 9

SNOW MAKE UP DATES Tuesday 4:15 Grade 4 Reconciliation

Service is rescheduled for Feb. 26.

Grade 3 Reconciliation services will take place on March 19/20.

Grade 1-10 Safe Environment sessions will take place on April 23/24.


Reflecting on the Scriptures

“Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you,

to the person who strikes you on one cheek offer the other one as well, from the person who takes your cloak do

not withhold even your tunic, lend expecting nothing back, stop judging, stop condemning, forgive, give.” Whoa!

Is it even possible to live up to these words? Today’s Gospel can cause us to feel inadequate, defeated,

challenged, and despairing. Why? Because each of us is aware of our weaknesses, shortcomings, and doubt

that we’ll ever be able to live up to love in the way Christ asks of us.

The truth is that most Christians fall dramatically short of what Jesus asks of us. To those who oppose us or hurt

us, we are much more likely to respond, “Go to hell!” Unbelievers peering in from the outside of the glass of

Christianity observe that as “Christians”, we are certainly not Christ-like. Mahatma Gandhi discerningly observed.

“I like your Christ; I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ.” It’s the ultimate

challenge to not hate those who oppose us, to not hate our enemies, to continue to have gracious and forgiving

hearts in the face of misunderstanding, bitter opposition, jealousy, anger, hatred, mistreatment. In our

humanness, our natural instinct is to return hurt for hurt, to not let it go, but to harbor feelings. In the end, we hold

ourselves hostage in a miserable state.

Jesus Himself lived the ultimate model of how we are to respond to hatred, to abuse, to our enemies. Jesus, in

being taken hostage in the garden turned the other cheek, did not return blow for blow, did not harbor anger and

bitterness toward his persecutors. Rather, Jesus goes so far as to say, “Father forgive them; they know not what

they do”.

So, I ask myself if I have taken this very direct instruction from Jesus to “Love your enemies” seriously. Or are

these words just nice thoughts from Jesus that I don’t apply to myself? If I am courageous enough to hold myself

accountable, how am I going to authentically love my enemies, to lend and not be concerned about my worldly

goods, to forgive people who don’t “deserve” my forgiveness?

This transformation in me is the inner work of God. If I desire to be as loving and forgiving as the One who loves

me, I need to spend more time with Him. To enjoy the company of Jesus, who loves me without judgment, is to

become more like Him. To ponder the Stations of the Cross, of how Jesus was betrayed by friends, of how he

didn't return insult or violence on those who were flogging him is to learn self-control and to refrain from returning

hurt with more hurt. I come to the Table to receive Jesus, to be transformed into the loving, compassionate,

forgiving image of Jesus. hen, and only then, will I be a true Christian, an authentic witness of Christ in the world.

Betty Schwandt - Pastoral Associate

The bishop's appeal is a good time to consider this verse in today’s gospel:

“Give, and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you.”

Pray about it. God bless you today and always.

Every so often someone will call and request a Prayer Shawl. Prayer Shawls are knit and/or crocheted by women in our parish. Each is crafted with prayer, soft yarn (provided, along with a variety of patterns) and love. If you would like to be a part of this ministry - or if you would like to request a Prayer Shawl - call the office at 233-8044 for more information.

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Volunteers Needed!

We are looking for a few volunteers to help water our inside plants. Time commitment is approximately two hours per month. If you can help out, please contact the parish office at 233-8044.

The world says, “Ignore or minimize suffering.” God says, “Embrace it, and I will make it beautiful.” When faced with suffering, you have two choices: live in fear or trust in God.

Sunday, February 24, we conclude the Question Everything Series with a night on suffering, one of THE most important questions all Christians have to wrestle with at some point in their life. Join us!

Men for All Seasons Conference A Call to Holiness Saturday, March 2 7 AM to 4 PM St. Pius X Catholic Church, Appleton Register online at estovir.com

FIRST EUCHARIST CHURCH TOUR

raphael.formed.org

Preparing for Ash Wednesday…Please bring your dried palms from Palm Sunday last year (2018) to church between now and March 3. A container will be in the Gathering Space for this collection. Ash Wednesday is March 6.

WORKING WITH THE SCRIPTURES Leslie was nervous. She had been preparing for this moment all her life. Now it was here. She had been selected to sing a major role with a renowned opera company. It was a dream come true. On opening night, just minutes before the curtain was to go up, Marjorie, another cast member, found Leslie nervously pacing backstage. “Are you OK?” she asked. All Leslie could do was nod. Her throat felt tight and, to tell the truth, she wasn’t sure that she was OK at all! Marjorie knew the feeling. Years earlier Marjorie had been the one going through first-night jitters. She remembered that tightness, the feeling that her mouth was lined with cotton. That was when Linda, a woman four or five years older than Marjorie, had stopped to ask how she was doing. Linda’s kindness and concern had been just what Marjorie needed to help her overcome her stage fright. What Leslie didn’t know – and what Marjorie wasn’t telling her – was that Marjorie had been passed over for the very part that Leslie was to sing. Marjorie knew the piece; she had performed it many times. But the director said she was too old and chose Leslie instead – just as, years earlier, he had chosen Marjorie to replace Linda. Marjorie could easily have taken advantage of this opportunity to kill Leslie’s confidence, to pin her to her nervousness in order to show the director that he had made a mistake. But Marjorie didn’t do either of those things. Instead she lifted Leslie up, as Linda had lifted her. “God has delivered your enemy into your grasp…”. “To you who hear I say, love your enemies…be merciful…forgive…give…”. Marjorie loved as she had been loved and gave as it had been given to her, even when it was within her grasp to destroy. Instead of attacking, Marjorie chose to recognize Leslie’s talent and support her. Do we do as much? Are we merciful or judgmental toward those by whom we feel threatened? Do we do to others as we would have them do to us? By what measure do we choose to be measured?

Vinal Van Benthem, ofc

"To do more for the world than the world does for you, that is success." --Henry Ford


Our regular times: Saturday 3:30 to 4:30 pm Sunday 3:30 to 4:30 pm Tuesday 4:30 to 5:30 pm

Caring for the Caregiver

A Day of Rejuvenation

Monday, April 1, 2019

8:30am - 3:00 pm

Best Western Convention Center, 2 N Main St. Oshkosh

Free parking in lot next to the Center Registration is required

Please register by March 18 You can call Nancy Ruedinger at 236-1220 or

email [email protected]

Food will be available Door Prizes

Vender Booths

This is a Free event

We hope to see you there!! Free Respite Options Available upon request

Please pray for:

Pauline Giese

who died on

February 16, 2019

The following child will be baptized at St. Raphael:

Samuel Edwin, son of Kyle & Amanda Clark

Welcome, Little One!

mailto:[email protected]


Catholic Cemeteries of Oshkosh, LLC

Help Wanted

We a r e c u r r e n t l y a c c e p t i n g applications for the position of Grounds Maintenance for the 2019 season.

Interested individuals must be 18 years of age and available for work five days per week 8am 4pm. The position offers $11 per hour and does not offer benefits.

Interested individuals should send a letter of interest to the address listed below or call the cemetery office for further information.

Catholic Cemeteries of Oshkosh c/o St. Jude Parish 1025 W 5th Ave Oshkosh, WI 54902 920-235-7412

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Book Discussion

Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America is a book written by Barbara Ehrenreich from her perspective as an undercover journalist. Ehrenreich left her home, took the cheapest lodgings she could find, and accepted whatever jobs she was offered. Moving from Florida to Maine to Minnesota, she worked as a waitress, a hotel maid, a cleaning woman, a nursing-home aide, and a Wal-Mart sales clerk. She lived in trailer parks and crumbling residential motels. This book uncovers what she found. Discussion of the first half

of the book - Sunday, March 24 at 4pm. Discussion of the last half of the book – Sunday,

April 7 at 4pm. Both sessions will be held at St. Raphael Church. Book can be pur-chased on Amazon or borrowed from your local library.

Taizé Prayer:

An Evening of Prayer and Song at

St. Norbert College Parish

Come join an experience of Taizé prayer, an ecumenical community prayer form that originated in Taizé, France in World War II to promote peace. The prayer consists of song, Scripture, petitions and silence in the context of the beautiful Old St. Joseph Church on the campus of St. Norbert College. In a world hungering for peace, join your voice and prayer with others!

Taizé Prayer

Wednesday, February 27 at 7:00 p.m.

Old St. Joseph Church

St. Norbert College, De Pere

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PARISH LIFE Mass Intentions

Saturday, February 23 5:00 pm Frances Hinterthuer † Sunday, February 24 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:30 am Betty Lane † 9:00 am Robert Donovan† 11:00 am Felizidad Loria † 5:00 pm For our Parishioners † Monday, February 25 8:00 am Mass At Franciscan Courts Tuesday, February 26 8:00 am At Franciscan Courts Wednesday, February 27

8:00 am At Franciscan Courts Thursday, February 28

7:15 am Bill Behring † Friday, March 1 7:15 am Donald Lillie† Saturday, March 2 5:00 pm Joyce Loker and the deceased members of the Loker family† Sunday, March 3 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:30 am Dorothy Hammer † 9:00 am For our Parishioners † 11:00 am Deceased members of the Albert Huss Family †

5:00 pm David Sorcic †

Readings for the week of February 24, 2019

Sunday: 1 Sm 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23,

Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13 [8a],

1 Cor 15:45-49, Lk 6:27-38

Monday: Sir 1:1-10, Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5 [1a],

Mk 9:14-29

Tuesday: Sir 2:1-11, Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28,

39-40 [cf. 5], Mk 9:30-37

Wednesday: Sir 4:11-19, Ps 119:165, 168, 171, 172,

174, 175 [165a], Mk 9:38-40

Thursday: Sir 5:1-8, Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [40:5a],

Mk 9:41-50

Friday: Sir 6:5-17, Ps 119:12, 16, 18, 27, 34,

35 [35a], Mk 10:1-12

Saturday: Sir 17:1-15, Ps 103:13-14, 15-16, 17-18

[cf. 17], Mk 10:13-16

Next Sunday: Sir 27:4-7, Ps 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-16

[cf. 2a], 1 Cor 15:54-58, Lk 6:39-45

©LPi

St. Raphael church is open during the day and most evenings for you to

come and pray in the church or

Blessed Sacrament Chapel.

Parish Staff (email a staff member: [email protected])

Business Manager…………………………Mark Lindekugel

Coordinator of Liturgy/Music………………….Karen Moehn

Coordinator of Religious Education……..……Jessie Adrians

Coordinator of Social Communication…...……Sara Erickson

Executive Secretary……………………..….Deb Ransbottom

Facilities Manager…………………………… Howard Frank

Youth Ministry Grades 6-12…………….….. Tommy Nelson

Religious Education Secretary………………………Ann Olig

Accounts Receivable………………..…… Anne Glowcheski

Administrative Assistant…………………….……..Jill Eaton

Religious Education Dept.…….... Jenifer Jensen, Eric Rudd,

…….... …………………….……..……...... Kathy Baehman

Council Leaders:

Parish Trustees……………….. Ken Wolf, Norm Ruedinger

Finance Council Chair………………………. Scott Hoffman

Parish Council Chair……………………. Paul Trebiatowski

Remember our Radio Broadcast Mass

Our Sunday morning radio Mass is broadcast at 9 am on WOSH AM 1490.

RADIO

BROADCAST

MASS

Baptism Preparation

Infants accept the faith through the faith of their parents, so St. Raphael the Archangel Parish offers group sessions to prepare parents for the baptism ceremony and for leading their children in a life of faith. Sessions are held twice per month, all year round. Please call, e-mail or stop by the parish office to register for the Baptism Preparation group session and to schedule your child’s baptism.

See the parish website for more details. (www.raphael.org)

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