Welcome to the Catholic Parishes of St. Peter and St ... · 2 days ago  · to Mr. Larry Theiss [email protected] (email preferred) or mail to: 1301 Maria Drive, Stevens Point,

Welcome to the Catholic Parishes of

St. Peter and St. Casimir.

Parish Office: 715-344-6115 at

800 Fourth Ave., Stevens Point

Website: stpeter.us

Facebook: Saint Peter Catholic Church

ALL MASSES ARE PUBLIC

Weekdays : 8:00am Tues-Friday

4:00 pm Saturday @ St. Peter 7:30 am Sunday@ St. Peter

at St. Casimir 9:00 am Sunday 10:30 am Sunday@ St. Peter

SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION Reconciliation Resumes Usual Schedule:

Tues-Friday: 7:15-7:45 am

Saturday: 3:00-3:45 pm

Baptism or Marriage: Call the Office

Anointing of the Sick:

Those who are seriously sick, ill for an

extended period of time or are about to

undergo surgery may receive Anointing

and Holy Communion. Call the Parish:

715-344-6115 to make arrangements.

CURRENT OFFICE HOURS 8:30am - 3:00pm,

Monday through Thursday Friday 8:30—11:30am

LIVE-STREAMED MASS:

4:00PM Saturday

Website: stpeter.us

Facebook: ‘Saint Peter Catholic Church’

JOYFUL MYSTERIES on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IUkuIRwuTo0

MONDAY MASS ROTATION

St. Stephen’s 6:30am (Holy Hour follows)

ST. PETER & ST. CASIMIR PARISHES 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 4, 2020

TUESDAY, October 6

8:00 am †Harold Strong †Gena Numsen

WEDNESDAY, October 7

8:00 am †Robert M. Pliska †Russell Kalpinski

THURSDAY, October 8 8:00 am †Dr. Mike Klasinski

†Florian Klasinski FRIDAY, October 9 8:00 am †Ralph Meshak

†Victor & Mary Ziolkowski

SATURDAY, October 10 - Mass is Live-Streamed 4:00 pm †Gene Walczak †Mildred Szymanski

SUNDAY, October 11

7:30 am †Tony Joosten For the Families of St. Peter & St. Casimir Parishes 10:30 am †Joseph Nachman

†Myron Laska

MASKS & SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIRED, effective 8/1/2020

SAINT PETER’S DAILY INTENTIONS, All Masses Public

UPCOMING EVENTS

LUCKY 7 RAFFLE - Tickets Available Now

Pro-Life Rosary with the Bishops diolc.org/live Sundays, 7:30pm

RESPECT

LIFE

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HOLY

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RESPONSORIAL PSALM:

“The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel.“

A READING FROM THE BOOK OF THE PROPHET ISAIAH ISAIAH 5:1-7

Let me now sing of my friend, my friend's song concerning his vineyard. My friend had a vineyard on a fertile hillside; he spaded it, cleared it of stones, and planted the choicest vines; within it he built a watchtower, and hewed out a wine press. Then he looked for the crop of grapes, but what it yielded was wild grapes.

Now, inhabitants of Jerusalem and people of Judah, judge between me and my vineyard: What more was there to do for my vineyard that I had not done? Why, when I looked for the crop of grapes, did it bring forth wild grapes? Now, I will let you know what I mean to do with my vineyard: take away its hedge, give it to grazing, break through its wall, let it be trampled! Yes, I will make it a ruin: it shall not be pruned or hoed, but overgrown with thorns and briers; I will command the clouds not to send rain upon it. The vineyard of the LORD of hosts is the house of Israel, and the people of Judah are his cherished plant; he looked for judgment, but see, bloodshed! for justice, but hark, the outcry! The word of the Lord. THANKS BE TO GOD.

A READING FROM THE HOLY GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW MATTHEW 21:33-43

Jesus said to the chief priests and the elders of the people: "Hear another parable. There was a landowner who planted a vineyard, put a hedge around it, dug a wine press in it, and built a tower. Then he leased it to tenants and went on a journey. When vintage time drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants to obtain his produce. But the tenants seized the servants and one they beat, another they killed, and a third they stoned. Again he sent other servants, more numerous than the first ones, but they treated them in the same way. Finally, he sent his son to them, thinking, 'They will respect my son.' But when the tenants saw the son, they said to one another, 'This is the heir. Come, let us kill him and acquire his inheritance.’ They seized him, threw him out of the vineyard, and killed him. What will the owner of the vineyard do to those tenants when he comes?" They answered him, "He will put those wretched men to a wretched death and lease his vineyard to other tenants who will give him the produce at the proper times." Jesus said to them, "Did you never read in the Scriptures: The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; by the Lord has this been done, and it is wonderful in our eyes? Therefore, I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that will produce its fruit."

The Gospel of the Lord. PRAISE TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST.

1. Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy, Whose trust ever childlike, No cares could destroy: Be there at our waking, and give us, we pray, Your bliss in our hearts, Lord, at the break of the day.

2. Lord of all eagerness, Lord of all faith, Whose strong hands were skilled at the plane and the lathe: Be there at our labors, and give us, we pray, Your strength in our hearts, Lord, at the noon of the day.

#300 ENTRANCE: Lord of All Hopefulness

A READING FROM THE LETTER OF ST. PAUL TO THE PHILIPPIANS PHILIPPIANS 4:6-9

Brothers and sisters: Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Keep on doing what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me. Then the God of peace will be with you.

The word of the Lord. THANKS BE TO GOD.

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Promoting Peaceful Relationships at Home Webinar: October 14, 2020, 1:00-2:30 pm Together with the USCCB, Catholics for Family and Peace will be conducting a free webinar on how to promote peace in the home - a relevant topic for these times. (Hyper)Link to register: eventbrite.com/e/promoting-peaceful-relationships-at-home-tickets-119489717963

REFRAIN: We hold the death of the Lord deep in our hearts. Living, now we remain with Jesus, the Christ.

1. Once we were people afraid, lost in the night. Then by your cross we were saved; Dead became living, life from your giving. [Refrain]

2. Something which we have known, something we’ve touched, What we have seen with our eyes: This we have heard, life giving Word. [Refrain]

3. He chose to give of himself; became our bread, Broken that we might live; Love beyond love, pain for our pain. [Refrain]

#239 OFFERTORY: Now We Remain

REFRAIN: Set your heart on the higher gifts, on the things that come from your Maker in heaven. These three gifts are all that remain: Faith, Hope and Love, and the greatest is Love.

1. If I speak with the tongues of the living, and of angels, But speak without love, I am only brass without song, an empty noise on the wind. [Refrain]

2. And if I understand ev’ry myst’ry, having wisdom, but think without love, Had I faith to scatter the hills, I am nothing at all. [Refrain]

3. And if I should renounce all my riches, feed the hungry, give over my life; Without love my profit is loss, my caring finds no reward. [Refrain]

#307 COMMUNION: Set Your Heart on the Higher Gifts

Holy Michael the Archangel, Defend us in battle...Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do you,

O Prince of the heavenly host, by the divine power thrust into hell Satan, and all the other evil spirits who wander through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

1. The Church’s one foundation Is Jesus Christ her Lord; She is his new creation By water and the Word. From heav’n he came and sought her To be his holy bride; With his own blood he bought her, And for her life he died.

2. Elect from ev’ry nation, Yet one o’er all the earth, Her charter of salvation, One Lord, one faith, one birth; One holy name she blesses, Partakes one holy food, And to one hope she presses, With ev’ry grace endued.

#244 RECESSIONAL: The Church’s One Foundation

1. Hail, holy Queen enthroned above, O Maria. Hail, Queen of mercy and of love, O Maria. Triumph, all ye cherubim; Sing with us, ye seraphim. Heav’n and earth resound the hymn: Salve, salve, salve, Regina!

2. The cause of joy to us below, O Maria. The spring through which all graces flow, O Maria. Angels, all your praises bring; Earth and heaven, with us sing; All creation echoing: Salve, salve, salve, Regina!

#206 MEDITATION: Hail, Holy Queen Enthroned Above

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Pacelli Catholic Schools Tim Copps Early Childhood Center is seeking a teacher to work in our 0 -6 month classroom. Responsibilities include helping to implement activities, maintaining a safe and clean classroom, and helping to promote our play based curriculum. Please contact: Cindy O ’Sullivan at cosull ivan@pacell icathol icschools.com , 715.341.2878, or 2150 High Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481. ————————————————————————————— -

Pacelli High School is seeking a dynamic and talented candidate to fill a full-time Math position to begin January 4, 2021. Coaching/advising ability is a plus. Send a letter of interest, resume, three current letters of references and academic credentials to Mr. Larry Theiss [email protected] (email preferred) or mail to: 1301 Maria Drive, Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481.

The Family Life Committee wishes to extend a HUGE THANKS to all who supported our

Pre-Order Bake Sale and/or purchased tickets at the Basket Raffle.

CONGRATULATIONS to our 14 BASKET WINNERS: Arlene Gollon Laundry Day Ronald Nitka Everything You Need John Powell Turkey Roasting Time Bodor Family Coffee Time Mike Sobczak Fortune Cookie Time Sue Tuskowski Wok’n It Up Tonite Louise Stroik Raking in the Cash Randy Kuklinski Cuddling Up in Fall Mateo Koch Pasta Dinner Clare Marten Collectors Find Rita Lewandowski Tote of Fun Roxane Kizewski Keep Your Hands Clean Maria Bacon Boys/Girls Basket of Fun

Arlene Gollon Time Out Basket A job well done to the committee members and family who helped bake awesome goodies and sacrificed the time and effort in selling baked

goods. We also appreciate the generosity of those who donated the lovely baskets and put forth

effort to selling tickets these past few weekends.

BRAVO, EVERYONE !!!

William Patrick Callahan Bishop of La Crosse Donald Joseph Hying Bishop of Madison

David Laurin Ricken Bishop of Green Bay

James Patrick Powers Bishop of Superior

Archbishop Jerome Listecki Archdiocese of Milwaukee

October is a providential time to pray with our Bishops to our Blessed Mother, Patroness of the Unborn.

Join Bishop Callahan this Sunday: diolc.org/live from 7:30-8:00 pm.

May God’s grace be poured out upon our state, our nation, and our world.

FALL CEMETERY CLEAN-UP takes place on October 15, 2020

Please remove any decorations which you would like to keep BEFORE this date. The Cemetery Association is not responsible for decorations which may be removed/discarded.

Call 715-341-3236 if you are interested in purchasing a burial lot before winter.

ONLINE GIVING FOR DIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL: diolc.org/donate-online/ DESIGNATION choose: ‘St. Peter Parish (561)’ - - Thank You for Your Support

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Are there Guardian Angels?

On October 2nd the Catholic Church celebrated the feast of the Guardian Angels. As small children our catechism teachers us to show a picture with an angel leading a baby on a bridge, which was a little damaged, and further we were taught that God has given each one of us an angel to guard and lead us through the course of our life. But as we grew up, we may have failed to understand the existence and importance of guardian angels for our life. Are there really angels to guard each one of us?

They are really present: The Catholic Church did not concoct anything about the existence of the Guardian Angels. There are many references in the Bible to show that God has entrusted us to the watchful care of the angels. For example,

Psalm 34:6-7 says, “This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him and delivers them.”

Psalm 35:4-6 states, “Let them be put to shame and dishonor who seek after my life! Let them be turned back and confounded who devise evil against me! Let them be like chaff before the wind, with the angel of the Lord driving them on! Let their way be dark and slippery, with the angel of the Lord pursuing them!” (Ref. also Book Job33:23-26).

Matthew 18:10, “See that you do not despise one of these little ones; for I tell you that in heaven their angels always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.” (Ref. Acts 12:12-15).

Based on these and other Biblical references, the Catholic Church teaches that the Guardian Angels are given to us by God to help us: “The Existence of the spiritual, non-corporeal beings that the Sacred Scripture usually calls ‘angels’ is a truth of faith. The witness of Scripture is as clear as the unanimity of Tradition” (Catechism of the Catholic Church 328).

Angels lead us to heaven: Our Guardian angels protect us from evil and assist us to choose good. The Letter to the Hebrews states: “Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to serve, for the sake of those who are to obtain salvation?” (Hebrews 1:14).

Let us believe that God’s care is fulfilled by the angels and so let our Guardian Angel lead us deeper in the fullness of God’s mercy, love and goodness. Here is a short prayer to our Guardian Angel: “Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s love commits me here. Ever this day, be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide.” Amen.

Fr. Arul Joseph V.

24-hour

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION at ST. PETER

A Constant, in this time of Uncertainty

Opens Wednesdays - 8:30 am

Chaplet of Divine Mercy Prayed at 3:00 pm

Closes Before 8:00 am Mass on Thursday

For Information or Questions, Contact:

Marianne 341-6732 or Renee 344-9119

Saturday, October 10, at 12 NOON 316 Division Street (near Family Video)

Stevens Point

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DIOCESE OF LA CROSSE

GUIDELINES FOR REPORTING INSTANCES OF CHILD ABUSE

www.dioceseoflacrosse.com

Pastoral Council: Fr. Joseph 715-344-6115 Deacon Ray 715-630-1275 Tamás Bodor 715-343-8188 Calvin Friedenfels 608-260-5427 Gladys Glodoski 715-344-2811 Kevin Hagen 715-344-8565 Ryan Jeidy 715-252-0158 Shelly Korger 715-347-5288 Mary Makuski 715-344-3359 Fay Schultz 715-344-7839 Gerry Weber 715-344-8220 Rick Zupan 715-544-4321 DAA Coordinator (Diocesan Annual Appeal) : Matt Bablitch 715-343-1980

Family Life: Gladys Glodoski 715-344-2811 Finance Council: Fr. Joseph 715-344-6115 Matt Bablitch 715-343-1980 Jim Gies 715-344-0736 Debra Jakusz 715-341-5834 Nancy Koch 715-498-2345 Joe Niescior 715-344-3455 Gerry Weber 715-344-8220 Bldg. & Grounds: Ben Gebeau 715-340-1172

Eucharistic Adoration Co-Coordinators: Marianne Koch 715-341-6732 Renee Vollert 715-344-9119

Holy Name Society: Gene Kemmeter 715-344-2598

Justice & Peace: Shelly Korger 715-347-5288 Picnic Committee: Gies, Jim 715-344-0736 *Niescior, Joe 715-344-3455 (responsible to call for meeting) Skrzeczkoski, Mary 715-342-0645 Weber, Gerry 715-344-8220

Rosary Society / Linda Strosin 715-344-7647

Sacred Worship Mary Makuski 715-344-3359

Secular Franciscan Order / Bob Crane 715-204-9663

PARISH COMMITTEES:

St. Peter’s Pastor: Rev. Arul Joseph Visuvasam [email protected] or 715-344-6115

Associate Pastor: Rev. Todd Mlsna [email protected] or 715-252-8157

Deacon: Ray Heitzinger Lay Ministry Coordinator [email protected]

Administrative Assistant: Pat Prestidge 715-344-6115 [email protected]

Parish Secretary: Judy McLaughlin 715-344-6115 [email protected]

Director of Religious Education:

Deacon Ray Heitzinger [email protected]

RCIA Coordinator: Natalino Xuereb [email protected]

Music Director: Nicole Van Tiem [email protected]

Maintenance: Jeff Patton 715-347-3400

Contact Information:

Weekly Financial Report - Week 13

Envelopes Date & Offertory Year to Date

09/30/2020 $ 4,740.00 $ 97,835.94

Building Fund $ 25.00 USING SCRIP

Helps the Parish

Available in Office or

CALL 344-6115 to Order,

then, Pick-Up in the Sacristy

On the Weekend

ORDER FORM

and Info

now on Webpage

stpeter.us

ON-LINE GIVING - ST. PETER PARISH https://diolc.org/st-peter-parish-stevens-point/

AREA EVENTS

10/10 Public Rosary begins Noon, 316 Division St. (Family Video)

10/10 St. Joseph Pig-Roast (Carry Out Only), 4:30-7:00pm Mike Daniels at 715-340-4857 or [email protected]

10/11 Pro Life Walk & Basket Raffle, 11:00am, drawing at Noon St. Michael’s Church, Junction City

10/11 Healing Service, Mass, & Reconciliation, 715-842-3148 Confessions @ 2, Mass @ 3:30, Individual Prayer after St. Matthew Catholic Church, 229 S. 28th Ave, Wausau

11/05 Matthew Kelly Virtual Event, 7:00pm, tickets required Contact Julie 715-341-6700; [email protected]

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PARISH SUPPORT

September 27, 2020:

Adult Envelope/Offering - $ 686.00

Student Envelopes - $ 2.00

Thank you for your continued support

St. Casimir Parish - October 4, 2020 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

SUNDAY MASS INTENTION October 11, 2020

Blessed Marriage of Brad and Gabby Graveen

St. Casimir Office Hours: Tuesdays 8:00 til 1:00 - Phone: 715-344-9582 - Email: [email protected]

FLOWERS ON THE CEMETERY

PLEASE REMOVE

All flowers must be off the

Cemetery by the first part

of October. Otherwise, they

will be removed during the

fall clean-up.

Marvin Keen 10/04

Sharon Omernick 10/07

Keith Gollon 10/07

Kenneth Levandowski 10/08

Andrew Levandowski 10/08