The Third Sunday of Lent March 7th – March 8th, 2015 Weekly Liturgies “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again; but whoever drinks the water I shall give will never thirst…” St. Paul Catholic Church 622 South Beach Street Plainfield, WI 54966-9637 E-mail: [email protected] Parish Office: 715.335.4314 Fax: 715.335.6016 Website: www.saintpaulplainfield.com “Like us” on Facebook Clergy Parish Coordinator: Deacon Jim Trzinski cell phone: 920.240.1968 [email protected] Tues. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., and before and after Masses on weekends Administrator: Rev. David Greskowiak Office: 920.787.3848 [email protected] For medical emergency requiring the Sacrament of Anointing: 920.765.3382 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Office Administrative Assistant: Marsha Hadden-Phillips Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Parish Trustees: Treasurer Trustee: Karen Giese - 920.765.0224 Secretary Trustee: Kate Drmolka - 715.366.4743 Our Mission Statement: To care for each other as Jesus has taught us and to extend that care to others beyond our community. St. Paul Parish is affiliated with the Diocese of Green Bay. Mass Schedule Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. Saturday: 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Sunday: 6:00 p.m. Communion Services Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. Thursday: 8:00 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration/ Holy Hour & Benediction Sunday: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Sunday: 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Contact Information Finance Council Chair: Bob Ebben 715.421.9696 Pastoral Council Chair: Cathy Kaminski 715.249.5263 Director of Religious Ed: Carla Murray 715.335.6038 Music Coordinators: Kristin Pfluger and Nicole Marek RCIA Leaders: Linda Golla 715.335.4543 Alice Phillips 715.340.0079 Care Minister Coordinator: Linda Golla 715.335.4543 Cemetery Coordinator: Larry Zalewski 715.335.6725 Funeral Luncheon Coord: Betty Burns 715.366.2821 From the Deacon’s Desk What About the Water Jug? Seems like an intriguing question. Yet in this weekend’s Gospel, we hear about the woman at the well bringing her water jug to fill it with water. We probably are pretty familiar with the story about the woman at the well as we typically hear it each year during the Lenten season. The part of the Gospel that I would like you to think about this weekend, is this... what actually happened to the water jug? Towards the end of the gospel, what does it say about her jug? She puts it down and leaves it and goes back to the village to share what she has encountered. She originally brought the water jug to the well searching for water to quench her thirst. But after the conversation with Jesus, she found something far better to quench her thirst, the gift of eternal refreshing life with Christ. Many of us have “jugs” in our lives that we keep searching to fill to quench our “thirst” for happiness and satisfaction — money, power, material goods, etc. But we know that we have to keep traveling back to the well to continue to fill them up because they do not satisfy our “thirst” for happiness. What is that jug in our lives that we have to keep going back to the well for to get refilled, and yet it does not satisfy? God wants us to be united with Him so that we can put that jug down so that He can fill our lives. The Samarian woman was so satisfied that she wanted to get back to the village quickly to share her joy of meeting Christ with others. Is that what we do when we have a great experience, we tell people about it and encourage them to experience it for themselves? When we see a great movie, we want to tell others. When we have a great meal at a restaurant, we want to share it. When we meet someone very special, we tell people that you have to meet this person. We want to share with others. And so it should be with the love of God—it is to pass on, to share in the joy and not just keep to ourselves. So today, let us look upon our Lenten journey. What is in our jug that we keep filling and that makes us thirst again and again? How are we sharing the gift of love that Jesus gives to us? Today, leave your empty jug at the well like the Samarian woman did and go share with others the joyful life-giving water that Jesus gives us. God’s Blessings, Deacon Jim 40 Days for Life Mid-Point Rally this Wednesday, March 11th It seems hard to believe that this coming Wednesday will already be the mid-point of the Lenten season. The Stevens Point 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil will hold its mid-point rally at the vigil site on Division Street in Stevens Point this Wednesday, March 11th. We will join with Our Lady of Guadeloupe representatives to pray a rosary at 5:15 p.m. with a short presentation on the 40 Days for Life Vigil to follow. Even if you have not taken part in the 40 Days for Life Vigil as of yet, I would encourage you to come and take part in the mid-point rally. Please let me know if you need a ride to Stevens Point for the rally. Kid’s Question of the Week This weekend’s question: In today’s Gospel, there was a woman who approached Jesus when she was getting some water from a well. What city was the woman from? Last Week’s Question and Answer: In the Gospel, Jesus took three of his disciples up a mountain. What were the names of the three disciples that he took? Peter, James, and John Stop by and see Deacon Jim after Mass and give him the answer to receive a small treat. Saturday, March 7th: Third Sunday of Lent 3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. - Sacrament of Reconciliation 3:55 p.m. - † Stations of the Cross † 4:30 p.m. - Mass with Rev. Paul Lippert: For Duane & Muriel Cummings by Terry Callahan Sunday, March 8th: Third Sunday of Lent 8:25 a.m. - † Stations of the Cross † 9:00 a.m. - Mass with Rev. Paul Lippert: For Philip J. Thoma & Prayers for Improved Health for Chuck Thoma by Donna Thoma 5:00 p.m. - Eucharistic Adoration/Holy Hour and Reconciliation 6:00 p.m. - Mass with Rev. David Greskowiak: For the Members of St. Paul Parish Monday, March 9th No Prayer Service Tuesday, March 10th 8:00 a.m. - Mass with Rev. Theodore Lewandowski: For Prayers of Healing for Robert Malek, Jr. by Linda Golla Wednesday, March 11th 8:00 a.m. - Communion Service 3:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. - RE for Grades 1 - 4 5:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - RE Family Dinner, RE for Grades 5 - 12, and RE Reconciliation Liturgical Ministries for March 14th - March 15th, 2015 Altar Servers Saturday 4:30 p.m.: Madeline & Owen Creamer Sunday 9:00 a.m.: Braelyn Pionke & Katie Craig Sunday 6:00 p.m.: Lindsay & Dawson Knutson Proclaimers Saturday 4:30 p.m.: Volunteer Sunday 9:00 a.m.: Diane Wolski Sunday 6:00 p.m.: Jerry Knutson Sacristans Saturday 4:30 p.m.: Chuck Austin Sunday 9:00 a.m.: Alex Aschenbrenner Sunday 6:00 p.m.: Deacon Jim Trzinski Thursday, March 12th 8:00 a.m. - Communion Service Friday, March 13th No Prayer Service Saturday, March 14th: Fourth Sunday of Lent Laetare Sunday 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. - RCIA Classes 3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. - Sacrament of Reconciliation 3:55 p.m. - † Stations of the Cross † 4:30 p.m. - Mass with Rev. William O’Brien: For Eleanor Phillips by the Family of Eleanor Phillips Sunday, March 15th: Fourth Sunday of Lent Laetare Sunday 8:25 a.m. - † Stations of the Cross † 9:00 a.m. - Mass with Rev. William O’Brien: For Ray Persson by Frank & Marlene Soborowicz 5:00 p.m. - Eucharistic Adoration/Holy Hour and Reconciliation 6:00 p.m. - Mass with Rev. David Greskowiak: For the Members of St. Paul Parish & For Prayers of Healing for Denise Reilley by Anonymous Eucharistic Ministers Saturday 4:30 p.m.: Jerry & Donna Stapleford Sunday 9:00 a.m.: Dick Butzen & Lucille Vezina Sunday 6:00 p.m.: Leigh Ann Trzinski & Volunteer Saturday 4:30 p.m.: Sunday 9:00 a.m.: Sunday 6:00 p.m.: Ushers Janet Huffman & Dawn Nigh Donna Thoma & Kate Drmolka Gary & Liz Wysocki There is a signup sheet on a clipboard in the office for ministers needed for Holy Week. Please prayerfully consider signing up for one of the ministries during this most sacred time of the Church year. Thank you. We have available opportunities to offer Mass intentions for our Tuesday morning Masses with Fr. Paul Lippert, for weekend Masses, and for our 6:00 p.m. Masses with Fr. David Greskowiak. If anyone would like to offer an intention, please contact our Parish Office. The Mass intention stipend is $10. World’s Poor Collection Next Weekend Bishop’s Appeal 2015; Building Disciples of Christ This collection provides each of us with an opportunity to change lives for over 46 million people living in poverty in this country and abroad. The three agencies represented in this collection are official church agencies that work to help the poor and disabled, help themselves out of poverty. You will have choice to contribute to any one or all. The 2015 Bishop’s Appeal is well on its way and they report that over $2.6 million from 13,785 gifts has been donated already towards the $5.1 million goal. So far, 48 of our St. Paul Parish families/ individuals have pledged $6990 of our $9,138 net goal! We are at 76% of our total goal! The Campaign for Human Development was founded to end the cycle of poverty throughout America by funding organizations that help individuals help themselves. CCHD’s grant go to improving education, affordable housing, and supporting economic development in low income neighborhoods 25% of this collection remains in our diocese to support local anti-poverty efforts. Your gift to the Bishop’s Appeal helps many different organizations within the diocese such as Catholic Charities, Catholic Schools, priest and deacon formation programs, and adult faith learning programs, just to name a few. The Catholic Relief Services Collections funds six Catholic Agencies that work to serve Jesus on behalf of our suffering brothers and sisters around the world, providing humanitarian aid, resettling displaced individuals, assisting victims of human trafficking or unjust laws. This collection allows us to see every encounter with a suffering person as an opportunity to help Jesus in disguise. Peter’s Pence unites us in solidarity with Pope Francis “And you are, dear brothers and sister, the face of Jesus”. Your donation enable the Holy Father to support victims of war, natural disasters, and other in need of assistance. Please give generously! Stations of the Cross During Lent During Lent, we will have the Stations of the Cross before our 4:30 p.m. Saturday and our 9:00 a.m. Sunday Masses. Please come and join us in focusing on Jesus during this Lenten season. If you have never been to Stations of the Cross, come and join in this experience of Christ’s Passion. During the last month, we have shared stories and information on the 2015 Bishop’s Appeal. This week, we’ll share how the Bishop’s Appeal helps to Counsel Individuals in Need. Seeing a smiling face during a time of need is a blessing from God. Catholic Charities is that smiling face and a lamp to guide people during a challenging time. With five offices in northeastern Wisconsin, with Wautoma being one, Catholic Charities offers counseling services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families facing challenges in their lives. Individuals from different backgrounds and situations reach out daily to Catholic Charites for help. Catholic Charities Counseling Services it there through life’s ups and downs...the loss of a loved one, depression, anxiety, addictions, life changes, family issues, and more. These services are provided to everyone who seeks them, regardless of religious affiliation, culture or ability to pay. Your gift to the Bishop’s Appeal allow Catholic Charities to give hope to people in need. To make a gift today contact your parish, visit the Bishop’s Appeal website at www.catholicfoundationgb.org/give, or call Debbie tollfree at 877-500-3580, ext. 8184. Next week we’ll share how the Bishop’s Appeal helps to Welcome New Catholics. Knights of Columbus News The Knight’s held their monthly meeting last Monday and these were the items discussed: 1) Grand Knight Jim Callahan reported on the Tri-County Threshermen’s meeting that they attended. The Knights will once again be responsible for providing the main food service for the Thresheree at the Plainfield Veteran’s Park June 12th - 14th. 2) There was continued discussion on the Ten Commandments monument that the Knights are considering putting on the church property. 3) Donations were made by out Knights and the State Chapter to a local family who had a home fire. 4) Knight Dave Senft reported on the 40 Days for Life prayer vigil that is now in full swing and that St. Paul Parish continues to fill up the hours on Mondays. Dave also reported that he is working with the Living River Quartet to reschedule their concert. 5) The K of C Tootsie Roll fundraiser will be May 1-2. 6) Knight Frank Nale brought up the renewal of the Highway Cleanup program. 7) Thank you notes were received from the Pro-Life Across America Billboards, the Tri-County Post Prom, Waushara County Crime Stoppers, and the Joseph’s Hope Ecumenical Food Pantry for their donations. For more information on our Knights of Columbus, please contact Grand Knight, Jim Callahan at 715-249-5657 “Do You Believe” Movie The Cross…But at What Cost? We say we believe. But as we ready Jesus’ words in Luke 9, we are reminded there is a heavy cost to following Him. The brand-new movie from Pure Flix brings this to life beautifully. More than a movie title, DO YOU BELIEVE? is the question we must all answer in our lifetimes. Join with believers in your town and across the country on opening weekend, March 20-22, and together, let’s declare: We Believe! We will be carpooling to the Friday, March 20th premiere showing at the Marcus Cedar Creek Theatre in Rothschild. Our plan is to stop prior to the movie for a fish fry. There is a sign up sheet in our Narthex for those of you who would like to join us. Why not make this a part of your Lenten journey!? Man Camp On the weekend of March 27-28th, the Green Bay Diocese Department of New Evangelization with partial funding by the Bishop’s Appeal, will sponsor another “Man Camp” at Camp Tekakwitha near Shawano. “Man Camp” connects men with a passion for the outdoors, sports, fishing, hunting and other endeavors with likeminded men who love their faith. The theme is: Connecting Men with Nature in Pursuit of the Eternal Trophy. The weekend will include numerous indoor and outdoor activities led by Jim VandeHey and Fr. Matt Settle. Feel free to invite sons, grandsons, nephews, or significant role models along. There are registration forms available on a table in our Narthex or you can register by contacting Shelia Schaut at 920-272-8276, or [email protected]. If you have any questions, please contact Joe Tremblay at 920-2728313, or [email protected]. The cost is $35 for men 18 years and older, $10 for boys 12-17 years old. Easter Memorials Easter memorials in memory of our loved ones are now being accepted by calling Flowers by Ken at (715)335-4262. Your gifts will help with the decorating of our church for Holy Week and Easter. Vacation Bible School Team Needed We are looking to put together a Vacation Bible School Team. Last year, due to time constraints, we were unable to put a VBS Team together but we were graciously invited to share in an Ecumenical VBS program with the Plainfield United Methodist Church. If we can put a VBS team together, we’ll be able to have our own VBS this summer. If not, we do have the option of joining in again with the Plainfield United Methodist Church or with St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wautoma. Please prayerfully consider this wonderful ministry for the youth of our parish and contact Deacon Jim if you interested in helping with VBS this year. TEACH MY PEOPLE TO PRAY A Day of Prayer with Bishop Ricken Saturday, March 28, 2015 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Holy Cross Parish - Kaukauna Please join Bishop David Ricken for a day to renew and deepen your prayer life. The schedule for the day consists of presentations on prayer, as well as personal reflection time. All are welcome; free of charge! Lunch is provided. Register today at www.gbdioc.org/dayofprayer or 920-272-8194. Pre-registration is required. Only one chance left to attend! Ask Jack Woyak, Terry Olivas or Marsha Phillips for info. We have started collecting items for our Parish Festival Cherry Tree. We are looking for adult and teen items only this year as we had a generous donor supply us with several boxes of children’s items! While you’re out shopping, look for the great sales and consider picking up a few items for our Cherry Tree. The items can be placed on a table in our Hall. Thanks! Our Mission Team has St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Confirmation, and First Communion cards available in our Parish Hall card rack. Please stop by the rack and see the many card types available. Rural Life Days 2015 Rural Life Day, March 24 and 26, Featuring Fr. Willie Van De Loo, Retired Diocesan Priest All are invited to celebrate and support Rural Life 2015 in the Diocese of Green Bay at one of the two celebrations. The day includes 10:30 a.m. Mass and the blessing of farm equipment, animals, soils and seeds. Following Mass will be lunch and a keynote address. $8 per ticket for luncheon; please purchase in advance. Collections taken at Masses go to scholarships for students pursuing a degree in a field supporting rural life. See Deacon Jim about scholarship nomination information. Dates: Tuesday, March 24th at St. Mary Parish, Crivitz, 715-854-2501; or Thursday, March 27th at St. Isidore the Farmer Parish in Denmark, 920-776-1555. Please see the poster for more information. 8th Annual Heroes Musicales Benefiting Local American Red Cross Disaster Relief and Service to the Armed Forces Saturday, May 16th at the home of John & Vicki Jenks. Reservations required - Book early! More information on our entryway easel. Dates to Remember March 18th: Care Ministry to visit at Heartland House Reconciliation begins in prayer. Sometimes, the first step to reconciliation is praying for the person with whom we need to be reconciled. Make a commitment this Lent to come for prayer while confessions are being offered on Saturday from 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. or on Sunday from 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. We gather for prayer and the Sacrament of Reconciliation for all of the situations in our lives that need the healing grace of Jesus’ love. The Church will be open and you are welcome to come for a few minutes or for an hour. Learn more at www.dioc.org/lent. March 20th: “Do You Believe” Movie in Rothschild April 2nd: Holy Thursday at 7:00 p.m. April 3rd: Confessions from 12 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Good Friday service at 1:00 p.m. April 4th: Easter Vigil at 8:00 p.m. April 5th: Easter Masses at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. April 12th: Confirmation at St. Paul Parish; 3:00 p.m. 40 Days for Life First Choice Baby Bottles Update…. 40 Days for Life is a peaceful, prayerful and proven effective - pro-life campaign that has already been embraced by more than 650,000 people worldwide and has saved 9,699 lives from abortion, led to the conversion of 107 abortion workers, and seen 69 abortion clinics close. Vigil hours are 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. every day near the Family Planning Health Services in Stevens Point. St. Paul Parish has volunteered to schedule Monday’s vigil hours and several of our parishioners have already participated in the walk: Donna Thoma; Lucille Vezina; Margie Studinski; Roger and Sue Lederer; Deacon Jim; Dave, Julie, and Robert Senft; Jack Woyak, Sandy Poetzel; Kristine Gaele; and Jim and Kate Drmolka. Please contact the local contact for the Stevens Point 40 Days for Life, parishioner Dave Senft, at 715-3476678 for more information. Or sign up to walk at www.40daysforlife.com/stevenspoint. Also find us on Facebook. Catholics at the Capital; A Church United in Hope and Love On Wednesday, April 8th, the Wisconsin Catholic Conference in cooperation with other organizations are sponsoring Catholics at the Capital, A Church United in Hope and Love in Madison, Wis. Who Should Attend: All those interested in learning more about Catholic social teaching and how to advocate effectively. Cost: $40/person for advance registration; $12/students; due by March 31st. $48/person same-day registration There are registration forms on a table in our Narthex. If you are 60 years of age or older, looking for a healthy meal and companionship, call your local Senior Center for information: Plainfield at 715-335-6735 or Hancock at 715-249-5872. The Senior Centers need you, too! Leigh Ann Trzinski, the executive director of First Choice Pregnancy Center says that the response to the “Change to Change a Life” baby bottle has been wonderful. Leigh Ann sent a card of thanks saying, “Thank you for running our Baby Bottle Campaign. As of the this week, you have raised a total of $1,985 for First Choice. We are truly grateful for your donation and support.” Leigh Ann said that there are still 20 baby bottles remaining so if you have one, please turn it in, with or without a donation ASAP so they can reuse them for future events. Informational Sessions on Immigration and DAPA Free informational sessions on Immigration and DAPA (Deferred Action for Parental Accountability) are scheduled at St. Paul Catholic Church on Tuesday, March 10th from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Do you have USC or LPR son or daughter born before 11/21/2014? Have you been in the USA since 1/1/2010? Not convicted of a serious crime? Bring with you these documents: your birth certificate, your US born child’s birth certificate and any US documents such as tax returns, rent receipts and work records. Application date is 5/19/2015. If you have any questions, please call Mr. Schrank at (262)679-2094. Cell: (414)704-8079 Email: [email protected] Mr. Schrank is not associated with St. Paul Parish. SCRIP SCRIP cash cards are available through any of the volunteers or Pat Bartsch; acting coordinator for March, or our Parish Office. You have many options to buy; in person by cash and carry, paper order forms or online at www.shopwithscrip.com. Your routing shopping can help feed the SCRIP piggy bank. Pat Bartsch - 715-335-6802 Knowing Your Catholic Faith During the RCIA class recently, a question was asked me by one of the candidates about the “Lost” or “Gnostic” gospels and why Gospels like the so-called ‘Gospel of Thomas’ were omitted from the Bible. I did some research and I found some resources on this topic. I wanted to share some of the information that I found, especially when it has to do with the Gospel of Thomas. As far as we know, the apostle Thomas never wrote a Gospel. The writing to which you refer is spurious and was composed by a member of a gnostic sect, probably in the late second century, which explains why it's not in the Bible. It was discovered, along with many other writings, in 1946 near the village of Nag Hammadi in Egypt. Our version comes to us in Coptic, but there seems to have been a Greek original behind it. The so-called Gospel of Thomas really isn't a Gospel at all, but a collection of 114 sayings or logia attributed to Jesus. Approximately one-fourth of these sayings are the same as those found in the canonical Gospels. Of the remainder, some are very similar to those in our Gospels, but have been adapted for gnostic purposes. Others are completely gnostic in origin and form. While the Gospel of Thomas purports to have been written by the apostle, there's nothing to support this, and there's a great deal that argues against it. To mention one example (and this example applies to gnostic writings in general), the milieu is all wrong. The peculiar sayings attributed to Jesus in the Gospel of Thomas are, for the most part, light-years away from the kind of thing a Jewish rabbi would have said in the Palestine of A.D. 30. Consider, for another example, the final saying Thomas contains: "Simon Peter said to them, ‘Make Mary leave us, for females don’t deserve life.’ Jesus said, ‘Look, I will guide her to make her male, so that she too may become a living spirit resembling you males. For every female who makes herself male will enter the kingdom of heaven’" (Thomas 114). This is just wacky. Jesus was a great respecter of women as women (i.e., without them having to become like men). After all, as the Creator, He himself had "made them male and female" (Mt 19:4). And so whether one is a man or a woman makes no difference in salvation. As St. Paul said, "There is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus" (Gal 3:28). The so-called Gospel of Thomas is a fake. It was written between one and two centuries after the apostle Thomas’s death. It wasn’t written under divine inspiration. For this reason alone, we're forced to conclude that the Gospel of Thomas doesn't compare with the canonical Gospels when it comes to telling us what Jesus really taught. –Catholic Answers ---Deacon Jim Subs and Spuds St. Patrick’s Dinners The Bancroft Lions Club presents Subs and Spuds, an all-you-can-eat sandwich and baked potato bar on Saturday, March 7th from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Bancroft Community Center. 1. Hancock-Coloma American Legion/Auxiliary’s Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner & Raffle on Saturday, March 14th from 5:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m. Adults: $5.00 Students: $3.00 5 & Under: FREE 2. St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Ham Dinner on Sunday, March 15th from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. More information on our entryway easel. Feminine Genius Women’s Conference 2015 St. Pius X in Appleton will host this year’s Feminine Genius Women’s Conference on Saturday, March 14th from 8:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. There are many great speakers lined up; Fr. Mark Toups, author of the Oremus program; Teresa Tomeo, author and EWTN Radio host; Sr. Maris Stella with Sister for Life; plus Bishop David Ricken. Register ASAP at www.elizabethministry.com. More info on easel. 4th Saturday Lunch The Trinity Lutheran Church in Wautoma is sponsoring this month’s 4th Saturday Lunch, a Free Community Meal on Saturday, March 28th from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at their church hall in Wautoma. This meal is for everyone—those in need of a meal and those wanting some fellowship and new friendship opportunities. All are welcome!
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