Welcome to…
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May 3, 2015
Fifth Sunday of Easter
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St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Manitowoc
From the
Pastor
Ten reasons why the English language is weird:
1) The bandage was wound around the wound.
2) The farm was used to produce produce.
3) The dump was so full that it had to refuse more
refuse.
4) We must polish the Polish furniture.
5) He could lead if he would get the lead out.
6) The soldier in the desert decided to desert his
dessert.
7) Since there was no time like the present, she
decided to present her present.
8) A bass was painted on the head of the bass drum.
9) When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes.
10) I did not object to the object.
Or, as Jesus might have said in the Gospel this
weekend, “He prunes away the prunes on the branch.”
It isn’t just the English language that has difficult words
to master; nor is it just words that can present
challenges. Sometimes the problem is with the listener
or learner. And so it is with the Gospel—it’s often the
message that is at issue, not because it is so difficult to
understand, but because it is so difficult to accept. We
understand the words; we just don’t like what they’re
asking us to do.
So allow Jesus, as he asks in today’s Gospel, to cut out
from within us all that is selfish and narrow-minded, all
that is judgmental and offensive, all that is vindictive
and arrogant is not an easy task. But with God’s grace,
it can be done. Letting go of the past is so painful,
especially when it conjures up memories of a happier
time than my present situation, especially when there
were people to lean on in those days who are no longer
with me on the journey. But, the pruning continues, and
with every aged or diseased shoot the Lord removes, a
shoot of new life can burst forth—if I allow that to
happen. May this season of spring remind us all that
there needs to be a seed that dies before new life can
emerge! For every flower that blooms and every cob of
corn that ripens, a seed had to give of itself totally and
uncompromisingly. May we be willing to do that as
well! And in this month of May, let us acknowledge
Mary, the Blessed Mother, as the shining example of
what that means.
Happy spring!
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MOTHER’S DAY ROSES
Mother’s Day is next weekend. The
Respect Life Committee will again have
roses available after each of the Masses on
May 9th and 10th for a suggested donation
of $2.00 per rose or six roses for $10.00.
We are using the same supplier for our
roses as we did the last three years, and believe our
roses will meet the standards that both you and
members of the committee expect. This is an
opportunity to get something beautiful for your
mother, grandmother, godmother, or that woman who
has touched your life in a special way, while
contributing to a special cause. The proceeds will be
used to sponsor scholarships for teens to the March for
Life Pilgrimage to Washington, DC in January 2016
around the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade legalizing
abortions in the USA. Thank you for your continued
support of our efforts to promote the CULTURE OF
LIFE.
HELPING HANDS ~ GIVING HEARTS
The Respect Life Committee is looking for some
helpers to prepare and/or sell the roses for Mother’s
Day.
PREPARATION: Thursday, May 7th from 9:30 a.m.
to approximately 11:00 a.m. and/or from 1:00 p.m. to
approximately 4:00 p.m. in the Grand Avenue school
basement.
SELLING: The roses will be sold after each of the
Masses on Mother’s Day weekend and we need
two people at each of the exit doors after all Masses
for this purpose. If you are able to sell roses after any
of the Masses, please call Rose Marie at 682-4415 or
send an e-mail to us at [email protected]
stating which Mass or Masses you prefer. We have 86
volunteer slots for selling of roses so whatever help
you can give would be greatly appreciated. When
volunteering, please leave a phone # or e-mail address
where you can be reached.
Mass Schedule News
It’s hard to believe that Memorial Day is almost here!
The last 5:00 PM Sunday Mass will take place on
May 3, 2015 and will not resume until September 13,
2015. St. Francis of Assisi Parish will not be
celebrating an evening Mass during the Summer
months. Please enjoy your Summer and the many
family activities that fill your life during this time. See
you in September!
St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Manitowoc
The Week Ahead
Sunday, May 3rd—
Final 5:00 PM Mass until September
Tuesday, May 5th—
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UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS
Sunday, May 10th—MOTHER’S DAY
· Rosary Recital: 12:15 PM Knollwood
Memorial Pk
· Baptismal Preparation Class: 6:30 PM
parish office
Prayer Shawl Mtg: 7:00 PM parish office
Wednesday, May 6th—
Fatima Devotions: 6:00 PM at the Marshall site church
with benediction, runs through November 4
Thursday, May 7th—
Rosary Makers Guild: 1:00—3:00 PM, Grand site in a
room just to the right of the ramp leading into the school
hall. Please us the ramp entrance.
Reflections of Faith: 7:00 PM LifeTeen House chapel
Friday, May 8th—
NOMADs (Nurturing Other Mothers As Disciples) spiritual fellowship group for mothers; childcare
provided: 9:00—11:00 AM, LifeTeen House
Serra Club Meeting: Noon at Holy Family Memorial
Attention Rosary Makers Guild Members
The next meeting will be held on Thursday, May 7,
2015 from 1:00 PM—3:00 PM at the Grand site in a
room just to the right of the ramp leading into
the school hall. Please use the ramp entrance. New
members are always welcome. You can learn to make
rosaries which are sent to missions. All supplies are
furnished.
If you are unable to participate but are interested in
being part of this group, donations may be made that
are used toward purchasing supplies. Contact Dawn
Holsen at 682-2864 with any questions.
Tuesday, May 12th—
· St. Vincent de Paul Conference Meetings:
4:30 PM—Grand, Waldo & Marshall at SVDP store
· Respect Life Mtg: 7:00 PM parish office
· Knights of Columbus: 7:00 PM Grand site
Wednesday, May 13th—
· Men’s AM Bible Study: 5:30 AM parish office
· Care Ministry Mtg: 6:00 PM Waldo site school hall
· Finance Council Mtg: 6:00 PM parish office
Prayer for Peace
All ages are welcome to join in the Fatima devotions.
Devotions will begin again on Wednesday, May 6th
and will be held every Wednesday evening at
6:00 PM at the Marshall site, lasting approximately a
half hour. The devotions will run through November
4th. Enter the church through the west door, off of the
driveway. Please join us in praying the rosary.
CHOIR SCHEDULE
Sunday, May 10th:
Marshall at 9:00 AM: Celebrators
Waldo at 9:30 AM: Gloria Dei
Grand at 10:30 PM: Cecilia Choir
All other Masses will have an organist /song leader.
Ongoing Weekly Events
Sundays: (last day is May 17th)
Sunday Mass Childcare Service: during 9:30 AM Mass
at the Waldo site, in the mini-gym
Monday-Thursday:
Exposition & Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:
Mon. 5:00 AM—Thurs. 12 Midnight, Waldo site rectory;
Adoration before the Tabernacle: Friday 8 AM—4:30 PM
Monday-Friday:
Adoration Society—Adoration before the Tabernacle:
8:00 AM—8:00 PM at Holy Family Memorial chapel
Rosary Recital: 6:00 AM at Marshall, 6:30 AM at Waldo
Wednesdays:
Holy Hour for Life: 9:00 AM in the Eucharistic Chapel at
the Waldo site
Women of Hope Bible Group: 9:30 AM parish office
Fatima Devotions: 6:00 PM at the Marshall site church
Thursdays:
Thursday Morning Bible Study: 9:00—10:30 AM
parish office
Holy Family Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group:
7:00 PM at the parish office, includes prayer for needs
St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Manitowoc
Mass Intentions
Saturday May 2nd—Vigil, Fifth Sunday of Easter
4:00 PM G †Mary Scherer; †Dolores Stefancic
4:00 PM M †Tom Bonin; In Thanksgiving of the 50th Wedding
Anniversary of Bob & Ruth Welnetz
4:30 PM W †Patricia Luedtke; †Blanche & Fabian Junion
6:00 PM M Misa en Español
Sunday May 3rd—Fifth Sunday of Easter
7:30 AM W †Daniel Janda; †Daniel V. Jeske
8:30 AM G †Edward VanderBloomen Sr.;
L/D Mbrs of the Robert Bolle Family
9:00 AM M †Generose Bartels;
L/D Mbrs of the Lishka, Menzel & Vogel Families
9:30 AM W †Dolores M. Grall & Emil D. Grall
10:30 AM G †John & Roy Knorr; †Kasey Herrmann
5:00 PM W †Mary Claire Mullins
Monday May 4th—Easter Weekday
6:45 AM G †Paul Kramer; †Norb Strzyzewski
Tuesday May 5th—Easter Weekday
6:45 AM G †Samuel Huston
Wednesday May 6th—Easter Weekday
6:45 AM G †Samuel Huston
8:45 AM M †Dolores Kubis & Sharon Bosserman
Thursday May 7th—Easter Weekday
6:45 AM G †Eileen Knier; †William Jarosh
9:00 AM W †Deacon Paul Kieffer; †Ruth Broeckert
Friday May 8th—Easter Weekday
6:45 AM G †Ronald Foerg; †Paul & Mary Rohrer
Saturday May 9th—Vigil, Sixth Sunday of Easter
4:00 PM G †Evelyn Tosten; †Faye Riebe
4:00 PM M †Florence & Lori Bursek, Rueben & Alice Kelley,
Joseph & Veronica Schultz; †Mildred Orth
4:30 PM W †Irene Becker and Nancy Lemberger; †Allen Reich
6:00 PM M Misa en Español
Sunday May 10th—Sixth Sunday of Easter
7:30 AM W †Pat Brenk; †Blanche Neuser
8:30 AM G †Gladys Krowiorz; †Lorena Leider
9:00 AM M †James E. Goonan; †Orland Moreau
9:30 AM W For the Parish
10:30 AM G †Marion & Elmer Nonnemacher; †Laverne Foerg
"Remain in me, as I remain in you. Just as a branch cannot bear
fruit on its own unless it remains on the vine, so neither can you
unless you remain in me. I am the vine, you are the branches.
Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit,
because without me you can do nothing." - Jn 15:4-5
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Fifth
Sunday of
Easter
Fr. Bill Brunner
Jesus’ prays for His disciples this Sunday: “…
that you bear much fruit…” We are his
disciples, so the challenging question is:
“Am I bearing abundant fruit?”
Looking at the first reading, we understand
why the disciples in Jerusalem were skeptical
of Saul’s conversion. Just a few weeks ago
they knew him as the one who was breathing
out murderous threats against them, and now
he is claiming to be one of them! Questions
arise in their hearts: “he’s really a spy,” or
“he’s trying to trick us.” How were they
convinced?
Simple – they witnessed the fruit of his
conversion. They saw with their own eyes
that he “spoke out boldly in the name of
Jesus,” even risking death to preach the
Gospel. The Christians witnessed that Saul’s
faith was not just a matter of “word or
speech,” but also of “deed and truth.” They
saw the difference that Jesus made in Saul’s
life.
So, how do we know that Jesus is bearing
fruit in our life? The second reading is simple
and straight forward: “let us love not in word
or speech but in deed and truth. Now this is
how we shall know that we belong to the
truth…” We are bearing fruit, when the same
change that happened in Saul happens to
us. For him, faith in Jesus was not a mere
matter of words, but a change in his life. And
it is the same for us, as it was for him. Our
faith cannot be a matter of only words and
speech, but it must change us.
So ask yourself: “How is my life different,
because I am a Christian; because I am a
Catholic?” Whether we like it or not, the
world around us can see the difference. Faith
is never private, but always public. The world
around us can see if your faith is only a matter
of words and speech. This faith convinces no
one. But the world also sees when your faith
has changed your life, by your deeds… And
this faith is so powerful that it can change not
just our lives, but theirs as well.
St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Manitowoc
Readings for the Week of May 3, 2015
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Next Sunday:
Acts 9:26-31/1 Jn 3:18-24/Jn 15:1-8
Acts 14:5-18/Jn 14:21-26
Acts 14:19-28/Jn 14:27-31a
Acts 15:1-6/Jn 15:1-8
Acts 15:7-21/Jn 15:9-11
Acts 15:22-31/Jn 15:12-17
Acts 16:1-10/Jn 15:18-21
Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48/
1n 4:7-10/Jn 15:9-17
Lay Leader of Prayer
In her April 19 bulletin reflection, Dianne Vadney
(Family Ministry Coordinator) challenges us to take action
as followers of Jesus. Specifically, we need to reach
out and be of service to others. We need to follow
Christ’s example. As a people centered community,
it is our duty to care and provide for those in need.
After many years of devoted service, we have Lay
Leaders of Prayer who are retiring from their ministry.
These retirements leave us with several service
opportunities. Lay Leaders of Prayer provide Liturgy
of the Word Services with Communion for those in
assisted living and long term care facilities. Training
in the Lay Leader of Prayer ministry is facilitated by
Fr. Dave Beaudry. The commitment request is one
service per month. Potential volunteers are welcome
to visit and observe a Liturgy Service with a current
Lay Leader. Please, prayerfully, consider this service
to others. For more information or to schedule your
facility visit, contact Kay Goswitz (652-7851).
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PARISH SUPPORT
Received Week of 04/26/15
Total
Per Family
Envelopes
Loose Offering
$ 26,356
$ 3,722
$ 40.24/env.
Total
$ 30,078
Support Budgeted/Week:
Difference this Week:
$ 45,962
( $ 15,884 )
COME AND
CELEBRATE...
my 40 th anniversary of
priestly ordination, Sunday,
May 31, at the 9:30 Mass at
the Waldo site, followed by a parish reception,
graciously sponsored by the St. Clare Society.
In humble gratitude to God and all of you,
I look forward to this milestone.
In Memory of…
For the week of May 3rd
Sanctuary Lights are in memory of...
William Jarosh at the Marshall site
Parish Office Scrip Sale Hours:
Monday: 8:30 AM—4:00 PM
Irene & Ted Becker and Arnie Patynski
at the Waldo site
Wednesday: 12:30 PM—4:30 PM
Norb Strzyzewski at the Grand site
Friday: 8:30 AM—12:00 Noon
Eternal Rest to Our Loved Ones
Scrip is also sold after all Masses at all sites!
We extend our sympathy to the families & friends of:
Helen Groh
Visit
www.sfamanitowoc.org for a
complete list of all participating businesses!
Arvid Schulz
Thank You for your support of Scrip!
Ed Spurney
Our SFA Scrip Coordinator is:
William Surfus
Cindi Verch
652-7835
May all the faithful departed rest in peace.
St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Manitowoc
St. Clare Corner
Spring Banquet - Barb Schiesl, treasurer, is accepting
reservations to the Spring Banquet to be held at the
Eagles Club, Tuesday, May 19, cocktails: 5:30 p.m.;
dinner: 6:30 p.m. Menu is baked chicken and pork
loin. Cost is: $14. The program has been changed due
to a scheduling conflict. We will be entertained by
David and Rosalyn Bourgeois. Call Barb at 682-7421
to make your reservation.
DCCW Marian Day – We are celebrating our 30th
annual Marian Day this year with the theme, “Stella
Maris – Our Lady, Star of the Sea.” The devotion will
be at St. Jude the Apostle Church, Oshkosh, on May
21, 2015, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The day begins with a
continental breakfast and a delicious lunch will be
served at noon. Mass will be celebrated by the Very
Rev. Matthew Simonar, pastor of St. Jude The featured speaker will be the Rev. Peter Mitchell, pastor of
St. Mary, Greenville. Cost is $15. Deadline is May 8.
Bus transportation is available. Cost: $22 Bus will
leave from the 310 Park & Ride at 6:30 a.m.
For further information and to register for the day ($15
check payable to Green Bay Diocesan Council of
Catholic Women) as well as the bus ($22 check payable to St. Clare Society), call Helen at 682-4727.
Mail checks to Helen Cichantek, 4030 S. 21 St., Manitowoc. DEADLINE IS MAY 8. No walk-ins.
Reminder: The St. Clare June meeting is the second
Tuesday of the month, June 9 at 6:30 p.m. We will
begin with Mass in church.
- Bishops Appeal 2015 Goal:
$183,152
Current Donations:
$174,355
1,289 families
donating
Thank you for making
a gift to the Bishop’s Appeal.
www.catholicfoundationgb.org
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We would like to thank everyone that
attended the luminary service that was
held on Good Friday. Also, thanks to
our parishioners and friends that
purchased luminaries for their loved
ones as well as the many volunteers that helped with
making the luminaries, the candle lighters and those
who performed the clean up on Saturday morning.
THANK YOU!
Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Calvary Chapel Mausoleum
2601 South 14th Street
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 684-3646
www.calvarymanitowoc.org
“Life has changed...not ended.”
Stewardship in
Scripture
If someone who has worldly means sees a
brother in need and refuses him compassion,
how can the love of God remain in him?
Children, let us love not in word or speech but
in deed and truth. (1 John 3:17-18)
CHANGE FOR LIFE
This weekend, May 2-3, Respect Life will
kick off the Change for Life baby bottle
fundraiser. Baby bottles are available at all
the entrances of the worship sites. You are encouraged
to participate in this project by taking one of the baby
bottles, placing your change in the bottle, and
returning the bottle with your change to church on
Father’s Day weekend, June 20-21.
As in the past years, one-half of the proceeds will be
given to The Crossing, our local pregnancy counseling
center on Washington Street. The remaining half will
be divided among several other pro-life projects such
as The Haven, Hope House, the Domestic Violence
Center, the Veritas Society, an educational wing of
Wisconsin Right to Life, and other pro-life activities.
Thank you for your participation and generosity in
this project.
St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Manitowoc
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Stewardship Corner
Each week we invite you to visit this space as we feature a
group or individuals in our parish community that exemplifies
our stewardship concepts of prayer, service & sharing.
Featured group:
Bereavement Ministry
Mission: As a parish community, respond through care and compassion
to the needs of those grieving a loss.
Type of Stewardship: Service
Contacts: Kay Goswitz, Parish Nurse (652-7851)
[email protected]
Each month, a grief group session is offered. This one time gathering provides support and encouragement
through video presentation, hand-outs, discussion, and follow-up options for continued assistance through
the grief process. The session is intended for adults experiencing a recent loss, but anyone is welcome to
attend. Please join us at our next scheduled session:
Thursday, May 14
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Holy Family Memorial – 2300 Western Avenue
Reedsville Room
There is no fee Light Refreshments
To ensure sufficient materials and refreshments for participants,
please register by contacting: Kay Goswitz
MASS PRESIDER SCHEDULE:
For the weekend of May 9 & 10
Marshall site—Fr. Rene Balbero
Grand site—Fr. Bill Brunner
Waldo site—May 9, Fr. Finian and
May 10, Fr. Dave Pleier
St. Thomas the Apostle—Fr. Dave Beaudry
(Changes may occur due to special events.)
St. Vincent de Paul Help Corner
A
In the Gospel today, Jesus says “Whoever remains in
me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without
me you can do nothing.” Indeed, by helping the poor
we can “bear much fruit” and we find that with Jesus
we can do everything.
Your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will
show that you are indeed the disciple of Jesus as it
will bring your love to those who live in fear and
doubt, loneliness and dread.
Military Displays
Calling all families of active
servicemen and women and
veterans. We need a current
picture of your loved ones who
are actively serving our nation
to update our military displays
in our worship spaces. These
displays will be up the weekend before and after
Memorial Day, Veterans Day and July 4th. We use
these pictures as a way of creating a beautiful tribute
to those in our parish currently serving and a reminder
to us to always pray for our armed forces and veterans
for their service.
Please drop your pictures off at the parish office by
Friday, May 15th and don’t forget to put your loved
ones name and place of deployment and which
worship site you would like the picture displayed
at on the back of the picture. Pictures will not be
returned.
St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Manitowoc
Help! Help! Help!
Desperate Need
SFA Manitowoc Meals on Wheels Volunteers
Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver prepared meals
from The Manitowoc Senior Center. These meals are
for anyone needing prepared meals—a hot daily meal
and a cold lunch. The service is important to help
people stay in their own home and out of nursing home
care.
A volunteer picks up the prepared food from the Manitowoc Senior Center after 10:30am. The driver drives
his/her car on the route. Working in pairs, the meals are
taken to apartments of the SFA Route. Meals are
delivered to each recipient with a quick hello and then
on to the next person. The total daily time is usually
less than an hour per day between 11:00 am and Noon.
SFA has the week of the 4th Monday of each month.
Since the death of our volunteer for WEDNESDAYS,
we are in dire need for a pair of volunteers for that day
of the week. Some volunteers developed health issues
so they no longer participate. We also need substitutes,
especially in the winter months when two pair of regular
volunteers snowbird.
This is an excellent service that can be done by the
newly retired or someone with other than first shift work
hours. One is usually done within an hour.
Should you be interested, please call Lynn Sweetman at
682-9694. Special thanks to our SFA volunteers.
Bridge Player Needed
Play Bridge or know a lady who does and wants to play
bridge? SFA sponsors a bridge ladies’ group which
needs another player. The yearly entry fee is $10 and
proceeds go to The Crossing, a service for pregnant
women needing help and support to prevent an abortion
decision. This year we gave a check of $120 to The
Crossing. We welcome any lady. She need not be
Catholic or an expert player. Any lady who is interested is welcome to join in our 2015 playoff luncheon
on May 11 at an area restaurant. Please call Lynn
Sweetman at 682-9694 for more information. If you get
her answering machine, leave your name and number
and she will quickly follow up. Lynn also has openings
in a 18 hand Pink Ribbon Bridge Marathon.
Roncalli High School News
Please note correction of date: Roncalli
Music Department will be having their
Spring Music Awards Concert on
Wednesday, May 13th at 7:00 p.m. in the Zimmer
Auditorium. All are invited to attend.
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HOPE HOUSE
ANNUAL RUMMAGE
SALE/PLANT SALE &
BRAT FRY
If you have any items you would
like to donate to the Hope House Rummage/
Plant Sale please bring your items to
Hamann Construction
Monday, May 12th 11AM-4PM
May 13th - May 14th. Between 10AM-6PM.
Please No televisions, mattresses, exercise equipment or
computers ~ Thank You
We are also hoping for donations of cans of
soda for the brat sale!
RUMMAGE & PLANT SALE HOURS:
Friday, May 15, 9am-6pm
Saturday, May 16, 9am-2pm
BRAT FRY HOURS:
Friday, May 16, 10am-6pm
Saturday, May 17, 10am-2pm
WHERE:
Hamann Construction
4613 Custer Street
St. Thomas the Apostle presents
An Evening of Wine & Cheese Tasting
Silent & Oral Auctions
Friday, May 8th, 2015
6:30—10:00 PM
Holiday Inn Atrium, Manitowoc
Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Tickets available at: Holiday Inn, Newton Meats,
Superior Liquor, St. Thomas the Apostle
Save the Date for the 2015
Awakening Hope Youth Retreat!
The 2015 Awakening Hope Youth Retreat is coming up
on July 24-26! This year's extended overnight retreat
will feature pro-life reflection, prayer, and FUN! The
retreat will be held at the beautiful and scenic St.
Vincent Pallotti Retreat Center in Elkhorn.
Awakening Hope is open to teens aged 13-17.
Registration fee is $60 per person. Limited space available. Registration is due by May 4th. Contact Emma at
[email protected] for more information.
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God’s Care for Widows Workshop:
Secure Amidst the Seas
My grief on the sea,
How the waves of it roll!
For they heave between me
and the love of my soul! ….
by Douglas Hyde
May 16, 2015
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Holy Family Memorial Medical Center
Manitowoc Room
2300 Western Ave., Manitowoc
Has the loss of your loved one left you feeling alone or insecure? Join Holy Family Memorial Hospice and a
group of local widows to guide, uplift and empower you as you journey through everyday activities, embrace
social relationships and embark on travels near and far.
Presentations include:
Complimentary lunch provided by
·
Spiritual Security and Healing
HFM Cafeteria Catering
·
Safety at Home and in the Community
·
Social and Technological Security
·
Travel with Ease
Register by May 11
320-4231
Ma
Register by
St. Francis of Assisi—St. Thomas the Apostle
Monthly Grief Support Group
Thursday, May 14
6:00—8:00 PM Reedsville Room
HFM—2300 Western Avenue
To register call: 652-7851
St. Francis of Assisi Parish Nurse
Office: (920)-652-7851
Email: [email protected]
May 2-3, 2015
St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Manitowoc
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The mission of Roncalli High School is to educate in the Catholic traditions
of spiritual growth, life-long service, and academic excellence.
Roncalli will be holding its 9th annual
Mr. Roncalli Spirit Competition “The
Spirit Games” on Saturday, May 16th
at 7:00 p.m. in the Roncalli Zimmer
Auditorium. Tickets are $7 and may be
purchased in Roncalli's main office
May 11-15th or at the door that
evening. “Mr. Roncalli” was founded in
2007 by a group of senior students
looking for a new opportunity to show
school spirit and support a worthy
cause at the same time. This year’s
proceeds will go to the Domestic
Violence Center and Manitowoc Tennis
Association. We would like say a
special thank you to our sponsor Fricke
Printing Service. Please join us for a
night of Talent, Spirit and FUN!
In early April, Fifty-one Roncalli Spanish students along with five
chaperones made a service trip to Costa Rica. This year’s service
would involve a local women and children’s rescue center in San
Jose, Costa Rica where students first visited a local grocery store
and personally purchased $10 of items ranging from diapers, to
clothes, to personally made Spanish story books, face paint, and
personal hygiene products for the center. They then returned to the
center to clean and repair the facility, and spend time playing soccer
with the young mothers and taking care of the children in the center.
MR. RHS
contestants above
left to right:
T.J. Kleckner, Cole
Becker, Hunter
Decker, Steven
Vogel. Bottom (L to
R): Lukas Peterson,
Chance Voysey,
Sam Brahm
A mass in memory of Br. Cyril,
Roncalli’s first principal, was
held on April 15 followed by a
reception attended by many
former faculty, parents, and
friends. A memorial fund to
support student financial aid
has been established by
friends of Br. Cyril at Roncalli.
St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Manitowoc
May 3, 2015 ♦ page 12
What’s happening at…
Mr. Tittl, our state
assemblyman, came to
the 4th grade classroom
to discuss his position
and prepare the students
for their trip to Madison.
Grandparent’s Day at the
Middle School.
MARIBEL HEATING
& PLUMBING LLC
Bob Nelson
REALTOR
GRI, ABR, SRES
E-PRO, BPOR
Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, Wells,
Septics, Softeners, sump pumps &
bath/kitchen remodel
(920) 860-0178
Parish Member
610 Tower Ave. Kellnersville, WI. 54215
863-2921 • 732-3506
[email protected] MP230545
THE REAL ESTATE
GROUP, INC.
Knox’s
Banquet Hall
• Aluminum Awnings •
• Ornamental Railings and Columns •
• Rustic Lawn Art •
Sunday Brunch 10am-1:30pm
Specializing in family style dinners
10 to 300 people
814 S. 28th Street, Manitowoc
684-5779
silvervalleybanquethall.com
1222 S. Alverno Rd. • (920) 686-2004
Manufactured by Brixius Manufacturing, Inc.
Serving the Lakeshore Area for 65 Years
YOUR COMPLETE
FOOD STORE
Transportation Services, Inc.
2880 Dogwood Lane
Manitowoc, WI 54220
Tel.: (920) 683-3203
Fax: (920) 683-3247
Reed & 8th Street
Thanks for Your Support
Dan Wagner
Tree Care
Support Our Advertisers
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Large and Small Tree Pruning, Removal
and Stump Removal
20 Years Experience
B.S. Urban Forestry, U.W.S.P.
920-684-5618
4002 Wildwood Drive
Manitowoc, WI 54220
the internet or yellow pages.
I 43 & Hwy 151
Parish Member
®
North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center
Giving Life More Flavor
Sausage Company
Serving Manitowoc Since 1928
• Physical, Occupational, & Speech Therapy
Available 7 Days A Week
• Exceptional Patient Outcomes
MANUFACTURERS OF
PREMIUM CHEESE SPREADS
& CONFECTIONS
Call for a tour today at 920-682-0314 • 1445 N. 7th Street, Manitowoc
www.mgmhealthcare.com/north-ridge-medical-and-rehab-center
www.PineRiver.com
Parish Member
FREE ESTIMATES
FULLY INSURED
MANITOWOC, WI
920-684-8143
 • 

(920) 682-1492
www.checkelectric.net
Roncalli Catholic
High School
Lawrence V. Salutz • Timothy M. Salutz
David J. Pawlowski • John W. Stangel
Kevin P. Stangel • Darryl W. Deets
Specializng in Drywall Finishing,
Installation and Home Improvements!
35 collective years of experience!
Gary Meyer
920-684-8143 • Cellphone - 920-374-1615
Bob Meyer • Cellphone - 920-374-1614
GREAT SERVICE!
FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED
Delicious Friday Fish!
Perch • Walleye • Haddock • Blue Gill
Outstanding
ing Clam Chowder
426 N 9th St., Manitowoc
920.684.3007
Regency House
Senior Apartments
Creating Christian Community
Personalizing Education
Call (920) 686-8126
for information
Pray
for
Vocations
• Extensive Nursing Experience
• Compassionate Staff
• Outstanding Wound Care
GUY SCHUETTE
BUILDERS
Quality
Craftsmanship
684-0880
1898 N. 18th St.
Parish Member
FOR AD INFO CALL John Hiller 1-800-950-9952
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Across from Senior Center
Affordable Senior Housing
Monthly “Pot-Luck” Socials
In-House Washers & Dryers
Beautiful Park-like Setting
Call for a Private Tour
(920) 684-1531
Parish Member Owned
929 South 31st Street, Manitowoc
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI, MANITOWOC
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BILL’S AUTO SALES
& CUSTOM PAINT, INC.
Quality Pre-owned Vehicles
Complete Collision Center
We Accept Scrip
M. O. Orchekowski, D.D.S. •
D.L. Beaupre D.D.S.
4725 Plank Rd., Manitowoc,
WI 54220
(920) 682-7881
3836 Calumet Ave. • Manitowoc
920-682-8867
Parish Member
www.billsauto.us
GENERAL DENTISTRY
1503 Randolph Ct.
Manitowoc, WI 54220
920-682-0321
107 Eisenhower St.
Valders, WI 54245
920-775-4168
Dr. Daniel R. Boettcher
Dr. Matthew R. Culligan
Dr. Steven M. Groddy
Dr. Estella A. Pizana
PERIODONTICS
Dr. Michael L. Schmerman
FAX: 920-682-3128
EBERT’S ANTIQUES
Since 1967
Wanted to buy:
Antique Furniture • Crocks • Guns
Rahr Kingsbury Items
Silver Coins • Jewelry
Estates - No Commission
Bring in or Call 682-0687
10% Off Entire Bill
With Ad
• Great Breakfasts
• Daily Specials
• Homemade Desserts
• Soup & Salad Bar Daily
• Dine-in or Carryout
Family Restaurant
2021 Nagle Ave.
Manitowoc, WI 54220
Phone (920) 683-2123
Fax (920) 683-3475
682-1081
2013 N. Rapids Rd. Manitowoc
Windows
Free
Estimates
2816 N. Rapids Rd.
Manitowoc
John
School
920-686-1278
All Insurance Work Has A
Lifetime Guarantee
682-0240
Home Repair and General
Carpentry
Home: 920-686-0445
Cell: 920-860-2225
Call Tim for a Free Estimate!
Fully Insured!
All Occasion
Catering
Jim Vnuk • Manitowoc, WI
(920) 901-0006
Available for Indoor or Outdoor Events
Serving at Your Site or
Eagles Club in Manitowoc
Capable of Serving Groups from 50-2,500
we are here to serve all your needs
LUISIER PLUMBING, INC.
“Serving The Lakeshore for Over 50 Years”
1320 Washington St.
Manitowoc, WI 54220
Novak’s
Service Center
203 South Liberty
Valders
Jeremiah Novak
4623 Goodwin Road
682-3666
MP #232233
JOHN KOSS
(920) 683-1996
4558 Broadway Street
Manitowoc, WI 54220
JOHN KOSS
BUILDERS, INC.
Sales and Installation of
Carpeting • Vinyl • Ceramic
Laminate & Wood
CUSTOM CARPENTRY
NEW CONSTRUCTION
ADDITIONS • GARAGES • SIDING
ROOFING • KITCHENS
LEE & DAVE DENK
1507 Twentieth St.
Two Rivers, WI 54241
www.johnkossbuilders.com
Phone 794-1364
Owner
920-684-5737
Fax: 920-684-5643
Repair and Maintenance
We fill propane cylinders
775-9323
682-2480
1-800-236-4827
Working hard to be “Lumber 1” with you!
Pro-View, Inc.
Certified Home
Inspections
Matt Schuette
P.O. Box 2048
Manitowoc, WI 54221
Phone: 920-973-7841
[email protected]
www.proviewinc.net
FOR AD INFO CALL John Hiller 1-800-950-9952
• WWW.4LPi.COM
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI, MANITOWOC
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Joseph W. Debilzen, Financial Advisor
KAMINSKI
& POZORSKI
Attorneys and Counselors
• 18 Hole Championship
Golf Course
• Practice Facility
• 9 Hole Practice Course
• Season Passes,
Leagues, Full Service
Golf Shop Available
• Wedding Ceremonies
• Wedding Receptions
• Christmas Parties
• Corporate Events
3212 N. Union Rd.
Cato, WI 54230
(920) 682-5901
www.golfbranchriver.com
We can accommodate
ps of 12 to 275
groups
Rick Balzan
Parish Member
(920) 905-0543
SL.edu
2 years in a row!
Four Seasons CHRIS LEWIS
TREE SURGERY
All Phases of
Restaurant
Great Breakfast All Day
Tree Services.
Aerial Bucket.
Fully Insured
3950 Calumet Avenue
TIM NATE
PLUMBING
INSTALLATION & REPAIRS
New Construction - Remodel
Residential - Commercial
Garbage Disposals - Water Heaters
Drain Cleaning
FREE ESTIMATES
MP #230792
Licensed & Insured
Over 20 Years Experience
920-684-8968
“Helping to make things right”
[email protected]
684-6694
Siding • Remodeling
New Home Construction
Windows • Roofing
Custom Kitchens/Baths
Rubber Roof
Commercial & Residential
Delicious Catering
With All Your Favorites!
(920) 876-2984
Serving Food Mon.-Thurs. 10am-Midnight • Fri. 10am-10pm
Sat. 10am-Midnight • Sun. 7am-8pm
4117 Broadway St., Manitowoc
684-1622
• Graduation • Special Events
Jim Bialek - Owner
ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED
904 South Eighth Street
Manitowoc, WI 54220
May is Lupus Awareness Month
Stop in to Learn More About
www.balzanhr.com
and Donate to
Personal attention to your human
the Lupus Foundation
resource issues
Find the Extraordinary in You
846 N. 8th St., Manitowoc
Bus. 920-682-4029
Cell 920-629-1601
Jung Construction LLC
Book Your Next Event
at Branch River
Manitowoc County’s
Finest Golf Facility
1925 North Rapids Road
Manitowoc, WI 54220
VOGEL AUTO BODY • JOHNS AUTO SALES
“THE PROFESSIONALS”
COMPLETE BODY SERVICE • AMERICAN & FOREIGN
Serving The Manitowoc Area
FREE ESTIMATES
For Over 30 Years
Compliments
920 682-7684
of A Friend
Caregiver Need a Break?
2324 N RAPIDS RD • MANITOWOC
Recharge using Azura Memory Care’s Short-Term Respite Care Program.
Only $150 per day! (less than $6.50 per hour)
At Azura Memory Care, we believe in supporting
our family caregivers by offering a cost-effective
way for them to rest and recuperate.
(920) 284-6584
3720 Menasha Ave., Manitowoc
www.azuramemory.com
683-1444
682-5621
HOFMANN
MONUMENTS, INC.
Calumet Avenue Jim KaderabekSeiler Bros.
Builder
Construction, Inc. Dr. Chiropractic
Thomas - Certified Chiropractic
FOR THREE GENERATIONS
MEMORIALS - MARKERS
MAUSOLEUMS
TODD & KEVIN HOFMANN
3104 Memorial Dr.
Two Rivers
794-7541
Call us today to schedule a tour and witness our Exceptional Care.
Extremity Practitioner
Drain Tile Work
Dr. Willhite - National Treasurer of the
Concrete Work.
ACA Council of Internal Disorders
Trenching
3713 Calumet Ave.
Basement Wall Repair
Phone 682-4726
4511 E. Whitetail CT
Remodeling
New Home Construction
Parish Member
Manitowoc, WI 54220
682-0756
(920) 682-6680
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
New Homes • Remodeling • Additions
Exterior/Interior Home Improvements
Bill Luedtke • (920) 758-9535
Honesty • Integrity
Quality Workmanship
Industrial - Commercial - Residential
920.686.1180
24 Hour Emergency Service
2
MARITIME
PLUMBING
CUT YOUR HEATING BILLS
WITHOUT CUTTING COMFORT
AND MECHANICAL LLC
[email protected]/www.lakeheat.com
Residential • Commercial
Full Service Plumbing
For more information on these
products, contact
Dale or Jennifer Zipperer
Kitchen & Bath Showroom
24 Hour Emergency Service
(920) 682-8794
www.maritimepm.com
683-3967
Parish Family
NEW TRANSMISSIONS
MIKE HOWE BUILDERS
NEW TRANSMISSIONS
“Building With Pride”
NEW CONSTRUCTION • ADDITIONS
REMODELING • ROOFING
SIDING • WINDOWS
DECKS • CONCRETE
[email protected]
www.mikehowebuilders.com
920-242-3111
Contact John Hiller to place an ad today!
[email protected]
or (800) 950-9952 x2481
FOR AD INFO CALL John Hiller 1-800-950-9952
• WWW.4LPi.COM
AUTO • TRUCK • RV
Foreign & Domestic
Transmissions Repair/Rebuilt
ASE Certified • See Us At Our New Location
4125 Cty Tk CR, Manitowoc
(920) 682-9091
OUR GRILL IS NOW OPEN
TRY OUR DELICIOUS SANDWICHES,
BURGERS & MORE
“Fun Place Where Good People Meet”
527 N. 10th St. • Manitowoc, WI 54220
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI, MANITOWOC
920-682-6510
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Parish
Members
Funeral Home
• Skip Pfeffer
and
All-Care Cremation
• Steve Pfeffer
Center
R & J FRICKE, INC.
Silver Lake Country Store
Jay Fricke, Parishioner
Quality Sand & Gravel For Quality Concrete
Division of Tri-State Feed & Grain
5814 Calumet Ave. • Manitowoc, WI 54220
Office: 920-682-3388
A Nice Catholic Lady
Who Knows The Proper
Length of a Hem
Ready Mixed Concrete - Building Materials
Sand Fill - Road Gravel
Email: [email protected]
Alterations, Zipper Replacement,
Repairs
Mix Plant, 3107 Fricke Dr.684-4824
Website: www.tristatefeed.com
929 So. 8th St., Manitowoc
Office, 3107 Fricke Dr. 684-9294
Concrete Lifting and
Foundation Repair
4903 Vista Road
Manitowoc, WI 54221-1054
920-684-8515
www.raise-rite.com
Member FDIC
Compliments of
DR. WILLIAM J. BERO
Family Dentistry
Orthodontics
Bob De Roche
682-2161
[email protected]
2102 Marshall
684-9253
CUSTOM HEALTH
PHARMACY INC.
John Sowinski R. Ph., Pharmacist/Owner
Parish Family
St. Vincent
de Paul Store
1011 S. 10th St., Manitowoc
(Corner of 10th & Washington, next to Subway)
911 Chicago Street
Manitowoc
(920) 482-3145
920-682-9452
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-1pm
Store Hours:
Mon 9am-5pm
Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri
9am-4pm
Sat 9am-1pm
Badger Cycle
Motorcycles • ATVs • Scooters
Snowblowers • Generators
920-682-2127
www.badgercycle.com
Thank you for your donations
Volunteers always welcome
1351 S. Rapids Rd. • Manitowoc
John Kunesh, Owner • (920) 686-1003
Pietroske Inc.
Free Estimates • Fully Insured
Soffit & Fascia Work Available
4000 Grand Ave. • Manitowoc, WI
684-0224
Buick • Cadillac • GMC Truck • Chevrolet
www.Pietroske.com
920-793-3311
Two Rivers, WI
Special Events
Construction Sites
Luxury Units
Handicap Units
Handwash Sinks
Celebrating 50 Years!
920-726-4101
Thank you for your patronage!
9621 Newton Rd.
Newton, WI
Free Estimates
Fully Insured
John Kunesh,
Owner
(920) 323-7264
Local and
Long Distance
High Speed - DSL
Business and
Wireless solutions
Every life is worth remembering
Buy 1 Adult Buffet get the
2nd for $5.99 (with coupon)
2205 Forest Avenue
Two Rivers, WI 54241
Open Daily 11-10pm • Buffet ’til 9pm
920-553-2211
3212 Calumet Ave • 920-769-0015
Award winning cemetery memorials
• Interior Painting
• Decorative & Faux
Finishes
• Wallpapering & Borders
• Trim Work
• Drywall Finishing
• Quick, Reliable Service
www.zabelmonuments.com
920-684-3829
1232 N 8th St. • Manitowoc, WI 54220
Owners & parish members
Eric & Claire (Lenaerts) Zabel
MANITOWOC, WI • 684-5559
Sue Evenson • (920) 772-4500
GREEN BAY DIOCESAN MUSEUM
At St. Francis Xavier Cathedral
140 So. Madison St.
Green Bay, WI 54301
“Builders Of Beauty” Since 1938
Tours Available
In Clover just south of
Natural Ovens
Phone 920-432-4348
FOR AD INFO CALL John Hiller 1-800-950-9952
• WWW.4LPi.COM
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI, MANITOWOC
758-2231
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Parish Office Phone: 920-684-3718
Parish Central Office: 601 North 8th Street, Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54220
Office Hours: Mon.—Thurs. 8:00 AM—4:30 PM; Fri. 8:00 AM—Noon
www.sfamanitowoc.org / parish e-mail: [email protected]
Parish Worship Sites: Grand site, 1416 Grand Ave. Marshall site, 1114 S. 21st St. Waldo site, 1121 N. 14th St.
Faith Formation Center: 1416 Grand Ave., 652-7811
School Central Office: 1408 Waldo Blvd., 652-7830
Pastoral Leadership Team
Fr. Dave Pleier
Fr. Dave Beaudry
Fr. Bill Brunner
Fr. Rene Balbero
Dcn. Bob Beehner
Parish Deacons
Deacon Rich Bahnaman
Deacon Bob Beehner
Deacon Alan Boeldt
Deacon Mike Dolezal
Deacon Kenn Nelesen
Parish & School Team
Barbara Kratz……………….…Director of Faith Formation
Ann Lensmire…………………………….Director of Music
Mark Knipp….....………….………......Director of Worship
Jonathan Blevins……………Coordinator of Youth Ministry
Brittany Wilms…………………...Assistant-Youth Ministry
Dianne Vadney………………Family Ministry Coordinator
Kay Goswitz………………………………..…Parish Nurse
Patrick Brandel…………………………………Stewardship
Deanne Kuenzi………………………………….Accountant
Mike Miller…………………………....Director of Facilities
Linda Bender—Elementary School Principal…….683-6892
Steve Thiele—Middle School Principal .…………683-6884
John Stelzer—President, Tim Olson—Principal
Roncalli High School…………………………..682-8801
Cemeteries
Jerry Schermetzler—Family Services Manager
www.calvarymanitowoc.org
684-3646
Want to become a Catholic?
There is a process to connect with the Spirit and the Church.
Call the parish office and ask about RCIA. (Rite of Christian
Initiation for Adults).
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Mass Schedule
Saturday: Marshall site: 4:00 PM
Grand site:
4:00 PM
Waldo site:
4:30 PM
Marshall site: 6:00 PM Misa en Español
Sunday: Waldo site:
Marshall site:
Grand site:
7:30 & 9:30 AM
5:00 PM LifeTeen Mass
9:00 AM
8:30 & 10:30 AM
Weekday: 6:45 AM, rotating monthly.
Waldo: January, April, July, October
Grand: February, May, August, November
Marshall: March, June, September, December
Radio Broadcast Mass: Sun. 9:30 AM, WCUB 980AM
Cablecast of Sunday Mass: Tues & Wed. at 2:00 PM
Comcast Cable Channel 20
Sacraments
Reconciliation: Marshall site: Saturday, 8:00-9:00 AM
Grand site:
Saturday, 3:00-3:30 PM
Waldo site: Saturday, 3:30-4:00 PM
Anytime by appointment.
Baptism & Marriage
Please contact the parish office to make arrangements.
Anointing of the Sick
A communal celebration is offered three times per year.
Individual anointing is available upon request.
Pastoral Care of the Sick/Homebound
Please notify the parish office of family/friends who are
homebound, in care facilities, or hospitalized.
We Welcome You to St. Francis of Assisi Parish Community!
Our most important involvement in the parish community is our presence at the Sunday Eucharist—
“the source and summit of our life in Christ”.
Our parish Christian stewardship is based on prayer, service, and sharing. We are called to give back to God as
generously as God has given to us.
If you wish to find out more about our parish community, please contact the parish office, or complete this form and
drop in the collection basket at Mass. You will be contacted by a member of the parish staff.
Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________________________________________
E-Mail: _____________________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________
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