St. Mary & St. Charles St. Mary & St. John Parishes Welcome You: We welcome you to our parishes and our community. If you would like to become a member of one of our parishes, please contact the parish office (994-2526, Bloomington or725-5595, Cassville) to register. For those who are interested in becoming Catholic or returning to the Catholic Church, please contact Fr. John. The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph The Sacrament of Reconciliation: Fr. John will be available to hear confessions from 3:45-4:15 p.m. every Saturday at the church that has the 4:30 p.m. Mass. The other times for the sacrament of reconciliation are as follows: St. Mary Church, Glen Haven– 7:40-7:50 p.m. on Saturday evenings; St. John’s Church, Patch Grove-7:40-7:50 a.m. on Sunday mornings; St. Mary Church, Bloomington-7:30 –7:50 a.m. every Thurs. Baptism: May God bless our new parents! Please contact Fr. John to schedule the baptism of your child at your church and to attend a baptismal preparation session. Marriage: Congratulations on your upcoming marriage! Please call Fr. John at least six months in advance of the wedding. One of the parties must be a practicing Catholic. Anointing of the Sick: Whenever someone is seriously ill, hospitalized, or is dying, please contact the Bloomington parish office immediately. If you or someone you know is sick and would like to be included in the Mass prayers, please call the parish office. Vocations: Please contact Fr. John if you or someone you know would like to learn more about becoming a priest, brother, sister, deacon, or lay church minister. Please pray for more vocations to the priesthood and all religious ministries!!! St. Charles and St. Mary’s School -Faith, Family and Academic Excellence: To register your child, please call Ms. Julie Zenz (St. Mary’s) at 994-2435 or Ms. Barb Mason (St. Charles) at 725-5173. Bulletin Notices: Please submit bulletin notices in writing to the parish office ([email protected]) on Monday. Parish website: www.catholicchurchgroup.org St. Charles Parish Office Hours: Please call the office St. Mary’s Parish Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Rev. John Meinholz P.O. Box 35 Bloomington, WI 53804 608-994-2526 608-725-5595 [email protected] (Julie M Jentz) [email protected] (Marcia Fure) Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph Fr. John’s Notes: Liturgy Schedule Sat. 12/27 Sun. 12/28 Mon. Tues. 12/29 12/30 4:30 PM LeRoy & Patricia Schauff, Jacob, Frances and Brian Adrian (Cassville) 8:00 PM Bud Fralick (Glen Haven) 8:00 AM Fred Zenz (Patch Grove) 9:15 AM Elva Barr (Bloomington) 10:30 AM All Parishioners (Cassville) 8:15 AM 8:15 AM Earl Conley Ronnie Infield (Cassville) (Cassville) Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God (Holy Day of Obligation) Wed. 12/31 Thurs. 1/1/15 Fri. 4:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:00 AM 9:00 AM Keith Gifford (Bloomington) All Parishioners (Glen Haven) Oscar Wegmann (Patch Grove) Charlotte and Agnes Dietrich and Carol Hutchcrof (Cassville) 1/2 8:15 AM Rosemary Elskamp Sat. 1/3 Sun. 1/4 4:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:00 AM (Bloomington) All Parishioners (Bloomington) Lee Cadwell (Glen Haven) Bernard, Marilyn & Frank Meister (Patch Grove) 9:15 AM Frances Gifford (Bloomington) 10:30 AM Joe & Mary Mumm family (Cassville) Scripture for the week of December 29, 2014: Monday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Thursday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Friday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:29 — 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 Baptism: We joyfully welcome to God’s holy family Morgan Margretta Needham, daughter of Tim and Kayla Needam who was baptized at St. John’s Church. Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God: On Thursday, the Church rings in the New Year by celebrating our most ancient feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, honoring her with one of her most beautiful titles, Holy Mother of God. On this day so filled with the hope of new beginnings and good resolutions, Mary also stands before us as Queen of Peace, the woman of contemplative prayer who reflects in her heart on God’s ever-renewed presence in the world. She is likewise First among the disciples, the woman of gospel action, who responds to God’s word with obedient faith and selfless charity. As we begin this New year, she points to her Son and says to us what she told the servants at Cana’s wedding feast, “Do whatever he tells you.” Year End Giving: December 28, 2014 Many people enjoy giving at Christmas and year’s end to help their favorite Catholic institutions and also to positively impact their federal and state income taxes. As we celebrate the joy of the Christmas season and prepare for 2015, please know that your financial support is deeply appreciated and needed for the operation of our parishes and Catholic schools. God bless! The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph: Our Christmas celebration continues today with this celebration of the feast of the Holy Family. The focus is on God’s promises kept. Abraham and Sarah do indeed bring forth a son, and Simeon and Anna live to see the Messiah. As we gather today at God’s invitation, perhaps we can recall what promises God has kept for us, and then give God our thanks and praise. Christmas Thank You’s: I would like to thank Fr. Bill Seipp for helping with our Christmas Masses. His assistance is deeply appreciated and we are blessed with his service to our parishes. Thank you to everyone who has very generously supported our parishes throughout the year and at Christmastime. May God’s love and blessings be with you and your family in 2015! REMEMBRANCE: As we say farewell to 2014, it is a good time to remember the people who were baptized, married and who died this past year from our parishes. St. Mary Parish, Bloomington: Baptisms: Londyn Faith Allen, Aiden Zachery Drone, Maverick Dennis Mezera, Ivan Thomas Keeney, Michaela Cleone Mason, Creighton Eli Copsey, George David Glanville, Logan Marie Krantz, Tatum Jo Martin, Jayden James Crubel, Blakely Frances Mezera Marriages: Eric Mumm & Morgan Spitzer, Fred Steiger & Brooke Redman, Greg DeNoyer & Leah Lestina Deaths: Robert Graf, Roger Osterhaus, Clifford Raisbeck, Naomi Gotto, Carl Reuter, Dolores Ploessl, Jim Wagner, Virgil Vorwald, Joe Wegmann, and Joe Crubel St. Charles Parish: Baptisms: Abbi Ann Bernhardt, Eli Owen Adams, Violet Katherine Fure, Mason Lawrence Wiest, Myah Jo Benson, Brooks Murray Uppena, Levi William Bartels, and Delaney Rae Fishnick Marriages: Jaysen Hochhausen & Amanda Tonne Deaths: Todd Infield, Dawne Mumm, Dorothy Grass, Kathleen McKillip, Patricia Schauff, Jane Woolfley, Michael Adrian, Loren Junk, Helen Ploessl, Clarence Fure, Chester Pritchett, Leila Bausch, Albert Breuer, Arnold Junk, Francis Haas, and Theodora Martin St. Mary Parish, Glen Haven: Deaths: Mary Lee Schier, Francis Neises, Blanche Windgassen, and Bryce Heckendorf St. John Parish: Baptisms: Connor Allen Mulrooney, Quinnleigh Guthrie, Morgan Margretta Needham Marriages: Adam Guthrie & Brittany Caley St. Mary Church, Bloomington St. John Church, Patch Grove ST. MARY’S SCHOOL NEWS: Our vision: Faith, Family and Academic Excellence. We hope that the new year brings everyone in our parish happiness and joy from the love of Christ. Our volunteer of the year is Gwen Herbers. Each year we recognize one of the many volunteers who help us in the school. Gwen serves on the parish and school finance commission, administers the fluoride treatment to our children, helps sell SCRIP at Economy Feed mill, is a stage hand and prompter for our plays, and she has served on the Education Commission. Like all of our volunteers, she shares her gifts to promote the "Good News." St. Mary’s 5th and 6th grade students sang Advent hymns and the Mass acclamations accompanied by Music teacher, Laura Tolle at Orchard Manor and the Lancaster Care Center on Dec. 17. After Mass the students greeted the residents and gave them handmade Christmas ornaments. We are still actively looking for a full time Language Arts teacher to start work in January. The job is posted on WECAN and we have it posted at university sites in our area. SCRIP: Winter is here and SCRIP gift cards are a great way to do your shopping. There are a wide variety of SCRIP gift cards from local and national businesses. The SCRIP program is online. Please contact St. Mary’s School if you would like information about SCRIP or to purchase SCRIP. St. John’s CCW is seeking individuals to serve as CCW officers. Please call Jean Blake for more information. PARISH FINANCIAL UPDATES: PLEASE HELP US PAY OUR EXPENSES St. Mary’s Collections for the week ending 12-19-14: Church Support….………………………………...….…...$1,728.00 Offertory Collections………………………………………...$284.36 Gifts…………………………………………………………...$665.00 Harvest Fund Income………………………………...……...$700.00 Christmas Flower Memorials……………………………….$756.00 School Tuition…...…………………………………………$2,579.00 Rent of Parish Facilities……………………………………..$225.00 Children’s Collection…………………………………………..$3.00 Catholic Herald…………………………………………….…$20.00 St. Mary’s families are asked to generously contribute toward the support of parish expenses. We need to receive approximately $9,500.00 every week to cover all parish expenses. St. John’s Collections for the week of 12-19-14: Church Support……………………………………………….$75.00 Offertory…………………..………………………………….$144.00 Christmas Flower Memorials……………………………….$159.00 St. John’s families are asked to generously contribute toward the support of parish expenses. We need to receive Ministry Schedule for December 31, 2014 Thank You’s: Thank you to many families and organizations for their generous donations to St. John’s Food Pantry. Through this generous support, between 100-150 families are helped at the Food Pantry each month. Quiltfest 2014 Update: Congratulations to our raffle winners: Lona Oates, Bloomington – winter wall hanging; Deb Walz, PdC – spring wall hanging; Diane Esswein, Montfort – summer wall hanging; Tessa Vogt, Bloomington – fall throw; Kathy Mumm, Glen Haven – cards; and Joan Miller, Gratiot – gift certificate. St. Mary’s 4:30 p.m. Mass Lector: Joanie Dickerson Communion: Rosann Horkheimer, Deb Campbell, Bob Reuter Gifts: Jim & Mary Kussmaul Ushers: Ken Kluesner, Dave Hoffman Servers: Daniel Herbers St. John’s 8:00 a.m January 1, 2015 Mass Lector: Barb Stagman Communion: Mike & Linda McCabe, Roger McKinney Gifts: Bill Wachter family Ushers: Charlie Martin, Tom Breuer Servers: Madison & Morghan Stagman St. John Ministry Schedule for Jan 4, 2015 St. Mary’s CCW News: St. Mary’s CCW is seeking individuals to serve as CCW officers. Please call Joan Wagner or Pat Bloyer for more information. The surrounding Vicariate parishes have arranged for Masses to be said for "Enslaved and Abused Women and Children" on Sunday, Jan 11, at 11:00 in Fennimore. All are invited to attend. 2014 HARVEST FUND: St. John’s CCW News: Goal: $50,000 $45,000 $40,000 $35,000 $30,000 $25,000 $20,000 $15,000 $10,000 $5,000 $0 In this joyful season as we prepare celebrate Christ’s birth, we are very thankful to everyone who has contributed to the Harvest Fund which is our annual fundraiser to help pay our fall, winter and early spring parish expenses. Joyfully, we have received $22,866.68 (our goal is $50,000) for this year’s Harvest Fund. We appreciate all contributions, large or small, and thank the many generous parishioners for their continued support. Lector: Communion: Gifts: Ushers: Servers: 8:00 a.m. Mass Carol Harris Shirley & Larry Gates, Kate Neises Al Stagman family Jim Warczak, Paul Langmeier Travis Jelinek, Eric Breuer St. Mary Ministry Schedule for Jan 3 & 4, 2015 4:30 p.m. Mass Lector: Deb Campbell Communion: Melanie Mergen, Threasa Herbers Deb Campbell Gifts: Dave & Melanie Mergen family Ushers: Mark Herbers, Denny Moris Servers: Daniel Herbers, Olivia Meyer 9:15 a.m. Mass Lector: Charlotte Patterson Communion: Dave & Ione Meoska Gifts: Gary & Sue Mumm family Sacristan: Greg & Jane Patterson Ushers: Ronnie Mumm, Roger Richter Servers: Johnathon & Gracie Hamann St. Charles Church, Cassville St. Mary Church, Glen Haven St. Charles Announcements: St. Mary’s News: THANK YOU’S: St. Mary’s Rosary Society News: Thank you to Wes Helmick and his daughter Julie, Karl Keicher and Jerry Dukett, Pat and Mary Ellen Shea, Sandy Carey, Clark Barton and Barb and Ronnie Redwing for opening up their homes for this years Christmas Tour Of Homes. The event raised $1,304.00 for St. Charles Parish. Thank you to the ladies who helped clean St. Charles especially: Marie McCann, Beth Abing, Gretchen Lawrence, Eleanor Mumm, Bev Klauer, Evie Conley, Mary White, Sandy Ellis, Brenda Dean, Susan Kremer, Gina Junk, and Judy Adrian. St. Charles CCW News: The fundraiser, "Going Shopping for God's Children" is now underway. We want you to gather your coins and loose change in your purse and pockets during the month of December. Another option which might be more convenient is to write a check out to the Council of Catholic Women for the cash that you gathered. If you are unable to drop your coins (or check) off the last weekend in Dec., you may do so when school resumes at St. Charles on January 5. Thank you for your interest and generosity in this endeavor as we warm the hearts and hands of children in the Cassville area. Council of Catholic Women Leadership Team, Questions: Call 725-5961 St. Charles School News: On Thursday, December 18, our 5K through 4th grade students visited Morningside Assisted Living in Lancaster. They sang the residents some Christmas carols and then read the book ‘TWas the Night Before Christmas to the residents. Before leaving, the students gave each resident a handmade Christmas card. Thank you to the volunteers who helped make this a meaningful event for the residents and our students. Thank you all those current employees and retirees who thought of the St. Charles School and gave donations through their companies. We currently have ADM, Alliant Energy, and Bemis that does company matches. That simply means that for every dollar the worker donates, the company matches that and also donates a dollar. If you have any questions about completing your company matching funds donation form, please contact the school at 725-5173 and we will be glad to help you. SCRIP: Scrip cards are available from Mary Ploessl (725-5079). You can also purchase Walmart and BP cards at New Image Salon, the village clerk’s office, or at St. Charles school. Thanks to all who support this fundraising program. We are very please to announce the new officers for St. Mary’s Rosary Society: Cindi Breuer -Presidents, Barb Breuer,-Vice President, Dolores Gardner-Secretary, Lillian Zimmer-Treasure, and Marti Zimmer -Sunshine Person. Please notify Marti Zimmer if someone is sick or in the hospital. Reflection: “…as the Lord has forgiven you, so you must forgive.” - Colossians 3:13 Forgiveness – one of the hardest things for people to do. It’s amazing how long we can hold a grudge or be angry with someone. As we celebrate the feast of the Holy Family, take this opportunity to give the gift of forgiveness to someone - maybe someone in your family, maybe a friend, maybe a co-worker or neighbor or, maybe yourself. Pick up the phone or text someone right now. PARISH FINANCIAL UPDATES: St. Mary’s, Glen Haven for December 13, 2014: Church Support……………………………………………...$100.00 Offertory……….......................................................................$86.00 Bless Our Priest Collection…………………………………$225.00 Total…….…………................................................$411.00 St. Charles, Cassville for December 13 & 14, 2014: Church Support……………………………………………$2,860.00 Offertory……………………………………………………..$212.25 Bless Our Priests Collection………………………………...$355.00 Christmas Flower Donations………………………………...$77.00 Fuel Fund……………………………………………………...$20.00 Total…….…………..............................................$3,524.25 PLEASE HELP US PAY OUR EXPENSES St. Charles suggested giving is $1,400.00 a year for a married couple and $700.00 a year for a single household. We deeply appreciate all that you can do. Thank you! St. Mary’s, Glen Haven Ministry Schedule for Dec. 31, 2014 8:00 p.m. Mass Lector: Cindi Breuer Communion: Joe Breuer Ushers: Joe & Kurt Breuer Servers: Kari & Sarah Breuer St. Mary’s, Glen Haven Ministry Schedule for January 3 , 2015 8:00 p.m. Mass Lector: Martina Zimmer Communion: Rita White Ushers: Doug & Kyle White Servers: Zane & Evan Kirschbaum St. Charles’ Ministry Schedule for January 1, 2014 9:00 a.m. Mass Lectors: Bruce Boyum Communion: Verna Mergen, Barb Schrobilgen Ushers: Joe Mergen Jr., Joe Ploessl, Terry Schrobilgen Servers: Andrew & Sam Ihm St. Charles’ Ministry Schedule for January 4, 2014 10:30 a.m. Mass Lectors: Jason Thiele Communion: White family Ushers: White family Servers: Maddie Nix, Allison Ihm Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph Celebrate Life: “Are we moved by the suffering of those without shelter? Do we seek to alleviate the fear, confusion and panic that women facing unexpected pregnancies may be experiencing? Do our hearts ache for elderly patients in nursing homes who feel abandoned and unwanted, having no one to visit them? Our mission is to show each person the love of Christ. As uniquely created individuals, we each have unique gifts which we are called to use to share Christ’s love.” -Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap., Chairman, USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities, 2014 Respect Life Month Statement Help is Available: If you need support for an unplanned pregnancy, please contact the Women’s Care Center at 608-241-8100. If you have lost a child to miscarriage, please consider contacting your parish priest for help. The Church has various rites and commendation ceremonies that seek to provide hope and consolation for parents and families. For more information on pro-life issues, visit www.WisconsinRightToLife.org, www.feministsforlife or www.priestsfor life.org. AA and Alanon Meetings: AA meetings are held at the 7th Day Adventist Church in Lancaster on Tuesdays from 7-8:00 p.m. and at the First Presbyterian Church, Lancaster at 7-8:00 p.m. on Thursdays. Alanon meetings are held at the Lancaster Memorial Hospital meeting room on Thursdays from 7-8:00 p.m. Thank You to Our Bulletin Advertisers: We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to all of the businesses who advertize in our bulletin and make the printing of our bulletins possible! Please thank the business who are sponsoring our bulletin. If there is someone who would like to advertise in our bulletin, please call the Bloomington parish office at 994-2526. The cost for a black & white ad starts at approx. $6.00 per week. December 28, 2014 MEETINGS & EVENTS: *January 5, 2015-St. John’s Parish Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. *January 7– St. Charles Home & School meeting at 6:30 p.m. *January 7-St. Mary’s Finance Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. *January 8-St. Mary’s Parish Council meeting *January 12—St. Charles Parish Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. *January 13– St. John’s Food Pantry at 1:30 p.m. *January 20– KC meeting at 7:30 p.m. in Cassville *January 31– St. Mary’s School Spaghetti Supper *February 27– St. Mary’s Fish Fry *March 22– St. Mary’s Variety Show *March 27– St. Charles Fish Fry Knight of Columbus News: Thanks to everyone from all the parishes for your generosity in contributing to our first "Sentiments for Seminarians" drive. It was a big success! We gave $300 to a local family for medical expenses. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, January 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Cassville. St. Mary’s Spaghetti Supper: Mark your calendars and plan to attend the annual Spaghetti Supper at St. Mary’s School the evening of Saturday, January 31, 2015. There will also be classroom displays and a Silent Auction. Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend: “Put on, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another.” Bring God’s graces into your marriage. Learn how on an upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on January 23-25, 2015 in Brookfield, WI; February 6-8 in Crystal Lake, IL or March 6-8 in Madison, WI. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit our website at: alifetimeoflove.org or call (888) 574-5653. For a fin de semana en Espanol in Chicago on Feb. 20-22; Andres y Maria at 630-229-2600.
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