February 12, 2017 The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sacred Heart Parish, Polonia
7375 Church Street, Custer WI 54423
Phone: (715) 592-4221
Email: par ishoffice@sacr edhear tpolonia.co m
Website: w w w .sacr edhear tpolonia.com
Catholic Radio Stations - 92.9 FM & 93.9 FM
PARISH LITURGICAL SCHEDULE
Monday, February 13
8:15 a.m. Communion Service—Sacred Heart (at the convent)
6:00 p.m.
CLERGY
Pastor—(715) 592-4221
Father Gregory Michaud
In case of emergency please call 906-282-2049
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday thru Friday: 8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
PARISH STAFF
Office Administrator-Veronica Bruske
Maintenance-Pat Domaszek
Groundskeeping-Walt Rasmussen
Sacristan-Audrey Gagas
CCD Coordinator-Becky Skibba
(715) 340-5361; [email protected]
Principal-Thomas McCann 715-592-4902
Parish Visitor-Sr. Patrice 715-592-3520
Mass—Sacred Heart
35th Anniversary of the Death of +Brother James Miller
Tuesday, February 14~Saints Cyril and Methodius
8:15 a.m. Mass—Sacred Heart
+Myron & Jeannette Orlikowski By Family
Wednesday, February 15
8:15 a.m.
Mass—St Mary’s
+Rita Raschka By Mike & Janet Brilowski
Thursday, February 16
7:00—8:00 a.m. Adoration—Sacred Heart
7:30—8:00 a.m. Confession—Sacred Heart
8:15 a.m.
Mass—Sacred Heart
+Marcie Rozek By Family
Friday, February 17~The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order
7:00—8:00 a.m. Adoration—St. Mary’s
7:30—8:00 a.m. Confession—St. Mary’s
8:15 a.m.
Mass—St. Mary’s
In Thanksgiving of 53rd Wedding Anniversary
By Larry & Eunice Zwicki
MARRIAGE PREPARATION
If you plan to celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage,
you must begin your preparation with Father at least
6 months prior to your wedding date.
BAPTISM PREPARATION
Monthly baptism classes are held the second
Tuesday of each month at the Sacred Heart Rectory
at 6 p.m. Please contact your parish office to
register. Parents are encouraged to attend before the
birth of their child.
ADORATION
8:15 a.m.
3:15 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
Mass—Sacred Heart
+James Kozak By Sue Wanta
Confession—St. Mary’s
Vigil Mass—St. Mary’s
+Harold Raschka By Colleen & Family
Sunday, February 19 ~The Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 a.m.
Every Thursday morning: 7:00-8:00 a.m.
First Friday of each month:
Following the 8:15 a.m. Mass until 3:00 p.m.
(at St. Mary’s—Custer)
Please Note:
Confessions and the
Vigil Mass will be held
at St Mary’s
Saturday, February 18
10:00 a.m.
Mass—Sacred Heart
+Gregory Blaskey By Famly
For the Parishioners of Sacred Heart & St. Mary’s Parishes
Mass—St. Mary’s
+John & Helen Schulist
By Bernard & Marlene Schulist
SACRED HEART NEWS
Quotes on Becoming a Saint
Dear Family,
In light of our own Brother James Miller F.S.C., it seems
appropriate to look at some quotes on becoming a saint. After
all, there is nothing else that matters in life. So, here are a
number of quotes from saints on becoming a saint. This is from
https://catholicquotations.com/becoming-a-saint/.
Become a saint, and do so quickly.
Saint John Paul the Great
Be not afraid! Open wide the doors to Christ!
Saint John Paul the Great
It is a dangerous thing to be satisfied with ourselves.
Saint Teresa of Ávila
Those who risk all for God will find that they have both lost all
and gained all.
Saint Teresa of Ávila
You cannot be half a saint. You must be a whole saint or no saint
at all.
Saint Thérèse of Lisieux
Why don’t you give yourself to God once and for all…really…
NOW!
Saint Josemaría Escrivá
Follow the saints, because those who follow them will become
saints.
Pope Saint Clement I
You will not see anyone who is truly striving after his spiritual
advancement who is not given to spiritual reading.
Saint Athanasius of Alexandria
Our perfection does not consist of doing extraordinary things,
but to do the ordinary well.
Saint Gabriel Possenti
O my God, teach me to be generous, to serve you as you deserve
to be served, to give without counting the cost, to fight without
fear of being wounded, to work without seeking rest, and to
spend myself without expecting any reward, but the knowledge
that I am doing your holy will. Amen.
Saint Ignatius of Loyola
Holiness consists simply in doing God’s will, and being just what
God wants us to be.
Saint Thérèse of Lisieux
The harm that comes to souls from the lack of reading holy
books makes me shudder… What power spiritual reading has to
lead to a change of course, and to make even worldly people
enter into the way of perfection.
Saint Padre Pio
One earns paradise with one’s daily task.
Saint Gianna Molla
May God bless and Mary keep you all and give us the grace to all
become saints!
Fr. Michaud
Last Week’s Parish Support
Budgeted Income: $6,044
Adult Envelopes: $3,314
Youth Envelopes: $8
Offertory: $253
Total Stewardship: $3,575
Other Giving:
Vigil Lights: $13
Special Needs: $46
Do not neglect to do good
and to share what you have
for such sacrifices are
pleasing to God.
Hebrews 13:16
Support our Parish and School while you shop!
Last Week’s Scrip Sales:
$ 1,185
SCRIP Profit for the Week: $
49
Our Parish Goal:
$ 48,071
Pledges to Date:
$ 31,160 64%
Balance Remaining: $ 16,911
Ministers
Altar Servers:
Feb 13: 6:00 p.m.
Feb 19: 8:00 a.m.
Hospitality:
Feb 19: 8:00 a.m.
Volunteers
James Gliszinski; Magnus Hilgers;
Wylie Nordberg
(5) Larry Gagas
Lectors:
Feb 13: 6:00 p.m.
Feb 19: 8:00 a.m.
Archie Kluck
Grace Domaszek
Holy Eucharist:
Feb 13: 6:00 p.m.
Feb 19: 8:00 a.m.
Conrad Lepak
Conrad Lepak
Scrip:
Feb 19: 8:00 a.m.
Debbie Falkavage
Prayer Requests
Let us remember the following in our daily prayers:
Robert Rozek, Emily Ramczyk, Colleen Kluck, Cristy Wiza,
Frumance Kranski, Theresa Prondzinski, Cecilia Rozek,
Romona Lilla, Hunter Kopchinski, Isaac Mlodik, Austin
James, Jerry Kontney, Anthony Brzezinski, JoAnn Michaud,
Lorraine Pionkowski, Dominic Kaminski, B. Olivia, Ernie
Kurszewski, Michael J.Woyak, Wanda Domaszek, Jean
Marchel, Theresa Arnsdorff, Debbie Repinski, David
Ostrowski, Vince Herek, Samuel Glodowski, Michael
Wierzba, Drew Glavin, Dorothy Perzewski, Theresa Pliska,
Randy Flisakowski, Shannon Blanchard, Betty Damask, Jody
Zoromski, Scott Kubisak, Conner Lepak, Leonard Schulist,
Susan Domaszek, JD Wysocki, Laurie Thulen, Mary Kawski,
Rose Kluck, Ann Burant, Lewis Zinda, Anthony Ostrowski, Sr.
Barbara, Evelyn Ebel, Janice Zywicki, Emmilyn Jade Gagas,
Sara Basinski
Please contact the parish office to add or remove a person
from the prayer list.
Also….please contact Father Michaud as soon as possible should a
loved one become ill and need anointing. Otherwise, contact the
parish office to schedule a visit in a non-emergency situation.
SACRED HEART NEWS
Parishioners of Sacred Heart Parish,
Never, in my 68 years as a religious, did I
receive so many “Spiritual Bouquets” from
a parish. With teary eyes, I read each one.
What a tremendous gift! I thank everyone
from the bottom of my heart. On Wednesdays at 1:oo p.m.
when I have my adoration, all prayers will be said for all of
you.
May God bless you.
~Sister Barbara
NEXT SATURDAY...Please note that next
Saturday, February 18th the 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass
(and preceding confessions) will be held at St. Mary’s
-Custer. Ther e w ill be n o Satu r d ay evening M ass at
Sacred Heart next weekend. All are welcome and invited to
St. Mary’s parish. See below!
Take the night off from cooking!!
Come to the St. Mary’s Family Life Committee’s Annual
Free Spaghetti Dinner! Saturday, February 18th
following a special 4:00 p.m. Mass. Please bring your
favorite dessert to pass and come with your appetites
ready for good food and fellowship.
Mangia, mangia!! (eat, eat!!)
Seniors...Mark your calendars! The n ext S en ior
Bingo is scheduled for thisThursday, February 16th following
the 8:15 a.m. Mass.
CCD News. W edn esday, Febr u ar y 15th. Classes begin
at 6:15 p.m. with prayer in the church. Parents...please
consider joining your child(ren) during the prayer. You are
always welcome and encouraged to attend!
Eucharistic Adoration. Ever y Thu r sday m or nin g
from 7:00-8:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart. (The
Sacrament of Reconciliation is also available from
7:30-8:00 a.m. on Thursday mornings.)
“Could you not watch one hour with me?”
ATTENTION Ladies...Please br ing any afgh ans you
have made for the Ponczka Bingo Party to the church next
weekend February 18th/19th. You can leave them downstairs
in the church basement on the pews.
THANK YOU to all who have helped
...both previously and now!
Please remember the Ponczka Party cherry tree
when out shopping. Prizes can be dropped off in the back of
church. All prizes are greatly appreciated!
Ponczka Bingo—Sunday, February 26th—1:00 p.m.
2017 is the “Year of the Family”
for Sacred Heart Parish
We Care About our Children
Parenting today’s tech savvy children can
seem overwhelming, but you can do it.
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Do you talk to your children about the dangers of cell
phone usage and the internet?
Do you educate yourself about what is happening in the
cell phone world?
Do use parental controls?
Do you set ground rules?
Do you follow your children on Facebook?
Are you a good digital role model?
Kent Lepak of our Parish Council and an officer with the
Stevens Point Police Department, will speak on Wednesday
evening, February 22nd, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. (during the
time of CCD) to parents on how to safeguard your children’s
cell phones.
The meeting will be in the Church basement.
He will offer tips about smart phone use which involves
internet safety, texting/sexting, picture sharing, social media
and common sense.
We invite all parents and even grandparents to this evening.
Our children’s safety should be a priority.
Parish Meeting Calendar
Finance Council Meeting. Tu esday, Feb r u ar y 14th @
3:00 p.m.—Sacred Heart parish office.
Home & School Meeting. Th ur sday, Febr u ar y 16th @
6:30 p.m.—Sacred Heart School library.
Beautification Meeting. Fr iday, Febr u ar y 17th @ 3:00
p.m.—Sacred Heart parish office.
Rosary Society Meeting. Mon day, Febr uar y 20th @
7:00 p.m.—Sacred Heart church hall.
Knights of Columbus Meeting. S unday,
February 26th @ 9:00 a.m.—Sacred Heart church hall.
Imagine the Religious Life
Daniel Williams
Theology I
St. Francis de Sales Seminary
All Saints, Stanley
Sister Regina Marie Garofalo
Felician Sisters
First Year Novice
AREA OFFERINGS
That Man is You! Men’s Program
Tuesday Mornings, Sacred Heart Church
6:00 a.m.—7:30 a.m.
Sacred Heart Church Polonia
CARD PARITES: St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception Parish,
Custer, will host 11 Card Parties, now through April 9th, at 1:00
p.m. in their parish hall. Pinochle, Sheepshead or Smear, cash
prizes to winners. $8.00 donation at the door. Lunch Served.
All are welcome.!
High School Come and See - You're Invited! Mater
Redemptoris House of Formation will be hosting the Spring High
School Come and See retreat on the weekend of February 17- 19.
In this retreat, high school girls learn about religious life and
have the opportunity to reflect on their future. For more
information or to register, visit Mater Redemptoris House of
Formation. Questions: Please contact Sister M. Consolata
at [email protected] or 608-788-4530.
St. Ladislaus Bake Sale. Soups: Czar n in a $6/q uar t;
Chicken Noodle $5/quart. Baked Goods: Homemade noodles
$4/1 lb bag; Homemade pies $6; homemade rolls. February 18
-19th. Time: Saturday 2:00 p.m.—5:30 p.m.. Sunday 8:30 a.m.
- 11:30 a.m. Location: St. Ladislaus Church Hall—Bevent.
Contact (715) 446-3060
“Our Lady of Lourdes Healing Retreat” will be held at
Blessed Sacrament Hermitage on Sunday, February 19. The day
begins with Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at10:00am. The first
conference will be "Surrender to Mary as Our Heavenly Mother"
and "How Our Mother Mary longs to help us!" will be the second
conference. There will be Adoration and the Sacrament of
Penance, the Holy Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet will be
prayed, veneration of the Holy Relic of St. Bernadette, a healing
service and closing Benediction around 4:00pm. Lunch will be
provided. For more information or to register, call Debbie at 715
-345-1257 or Fr. Genovesi at715-592-4954.
Old Fashioned Sunday Dinner. Faith Luth er an Ch ur ch.
253 Main Street ; Rosholt. February 19th 11:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
Serving: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables,
stuffing and homemade pie. Adults: $9.00; 4-10 years $5.00;
Carry outs available 715-677-4631. A portion of the proceeds
will go to the Place of Peace in Stevens Point.
Do you want to help save lives & h elp sen ior s get m on ey
for college? Pacelli is hosting a blood drive on February
23rd from 9 am - 2 pm in the gym. The more pints of blood we
collect, the more money we will have available for scholarships
for Pacelli seniors to apply for, but we need your help! If we
collect 24 pints we will have $500 available, but if we collect 54
pints, we will have $750 available to distribute! Refreshments
are available from area businesses. Registration is appreciated;
register at http://www.redcrossblood.org/, by callin 715-3422008, or by
emailing [email protected]. Walk-ins are
welcome.
Kapusta-Kielbasa, Golabki, Meatb alls & Potato
Dumpling Dinner. All you Can Eat! Sunday, February 26th.
11:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Holy Family-St. William Catholic Church.
St. Joseph Parish Winterfest 2017--February 24, 4:30
p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Come join the fun and enjoy a great meal
that includes choice of Fish Fry, and potato, coleslaw, bread
coffee/milk and homemade dessert.
Adult Prices: Fish-$8.50, Shrimp-9.50, Combo-$9.00
Children Prices (12 and under): Fish-$5.50, Shrimp-$7.00,
Combo-$6.25, Hot Dog Plate-$3.00. Carry-outs available by
calling 715-341-1617 x108 between 4:15 p.m. and 6:30
p.m. Also available are pull tabs, cash
raffle and basket raffle. For more information, contact the
St. Joseph Parish office a 715-341-1617 x101.
St. Casimir Winter Dinner and Raffle will be held on
February 25th in the church basement. Chicken and Ham
dinner with chicken soup. Dinner at 5:30 p.m.. $10 for
adults, $5 for children 6-11 years old, 5 and under are
free. Tickets must be purchased by Feb. 19th for the
dinner. Tickets available after the 9 a.m. Sunday mass or by
calling 715-341-0955. A 4 p.m. Mass with polka music will be
prior to the dinner.
St. Bronislava Ponczka Sale. Febr u ar y 25-26
To pre-order, please call Monday through Saturday
from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm and/or Sunday from noon to 7:00
pm.
Bridget at 715-341-0129, Roseann at 715-341-7185, Grace
at 715-341-1367 or Ruth at 715-341-7742.Flavors: Bavarian
crème, blueberry, lemon, plain, prune and
raspberry. Ponczkas are $ 8.00/dozen. All pre-orders must
be picked up on Saturday, February 25th from 10:00 am to
2:00 pm in the Mary Room. Last day to order will be
Sunday, February 19th by 7:00 pm.
Knights of Columbus, Council 1170 Breakfast and
Bake Sale
Join us for our monthly Knights of Columbus, Council 1170
breakfast, Sunday February 26. Serving from 8:15 am until
11:00 am at the KC Clubhouse, 401 W Clark St (just across
the Clark St. bridge). We are also having a special bake sale
with proceeds supporting our various charity
programs. Featuring a delicious menu of pancakes,
scrambled eggs, sausage/ham, our famous home fried red
potatoes, desserts and refreshments. Cost is only $6.50 for
adults and $4 for children. You won't go away hungry.
St. James-Amherst Pan cake/w affle br eakfasts453 S.
Main Street, Amherst-Mass at 8:30 Serving 8:30 until 11:30.
Sundays Feb 26th, March 26th, and April 23rd. All you can eat.
Regular and potato pancakes, waffles with toppings
Scrambled eggs, sausages, drink and homemade desserts.
Adults $7, kids 6-10 $3.50, 5 and under FREE.
St. Maximilian Kolbe’s Annual
St. Patrick’s Day Ham Dinner
Sunday, March 19 • Serving 11 am - 2 pm
at the old St. Patrick’s Building.
(Halfway between Plover and Waupaca on Hwy 54)
MENU: Juicy roast ham, mashed potatoes, corn, homemade baked beans,
tasty coleslaw, rolls, homemade pies & cakes
baked by members of the parish, Coffee and milk included.
Adults $10.00, Children 6-13 yrs. $4.00, 5 yrs. & younger
FREE.
Take-outs available.
Celebrate Mass with us at 8:30 a.m. or 10:00 a.m.
SACRED HEART NEWS
Brother James Miller, FSC September 21, 1944—February 13, 1982
Autobiography
Brother James Alfred Miller, F.S.C.
June 1978
I was born at Stevens Point, Wisconsin on September 21, 1944, the first child of Arnold and Lorraine Miller. I attended grade
school at the local rural school (eight grades in one room with one teacher).
I saw my first Christian Brother when I entered Pacelli High School in Stevens Point as a freshman in
1958. There were eleven Brothers there that year. Due to their collective good influence and Brother
Florian Donnatelli’s unorthodox strong-armed methods or recruiting, I decided to join the Junior
Novitiate the following year.
My first look at the big world came in September of 1959 when I left the farm for Glencoe via Chicago. In
one day, I left the State of Wisconsin for the first time, took my first train ride, and saw a building over
four stories high. I took Glencoe more or less in stride, and I preferred working in the chicken coop to
playing field games—that got me a few points with the Visitor (Brother Philip). I spent my second year in
the Juniorate at Christian Brothers Pre in Saint Paul. There were 36 of us, and we attended classes at
Cretin High School. I believe I am the last surviving member of that historic group. I graduated from the
Glencoe Juniorate in 1962, made my Postulancy in Winona, and took the Habit in Glencoe. After
finishing my Novitiate in Winona in 1963, I entered the Winona Scholasticate. I majored in Modern
Languages (Spanish/English) at Saint Mary’s College where I earned a B.A. degree in May of 1966. I was sent to Cretin a
semester before graduation to take the place a sick Brother. I stayed there for three and a half years. I taught Spanish most of
the time while at Cretin. I also was Quartermaster, found and coach of the soccer team, and maintenance supervisor.
In 1968 I received a N.D.E.A. grant to study Spanish at the University of Dayton. After that intensive summer session, I began
to prepare for my work in Nicaragua. I arrived in Bluefield’s in July of 1969. After one semester in the high school, I spent the
following year in the grade school teaching sixth grade. After that I spent two more years in the high school. While in
Bluefield’s I did a lot of work on the new Brothers’ residence. I also ran the bookstore and started a soccer team that still
exists. I spent all of 1973 finishing up a M.A.T. degree in Spanish that I had begun years before.
I arrived in Puerto Cebezas, Nicaragua, in March of 1974. During my first three years here, besides teaching and doing some
administrative work I designed, financed, built, and equipped) with the help of the Nicaraguan government) an industrial
arts/vocational education complex worth about $175,000 in United States currency. Last year I became Principal of Instituto
Nacional Bartolome Colon, the government-owned high school we operate here. This year we have an enrollment of 550
students in a five-year program. I have also found time to reorganize and retrain the defunct local Volunteer Fire Department.
I now am the local fire chief. Since I have had quite a bit of experience in building construction, the Nicaraguan Government
recently asked me to supervise the construction of ten new rural grade schools being build in the region. I find a lot of
satisfaction working among the very poor here in Nicaragua.
Brother James Alfred Miller, F.S.C.
June 1, 1978
On February 13, 1982 B r oth er Jam es Miller w as patch ing
an outside wall for the Indian House and Farm in Huehuetenango
Guatemala. In this Spanish-speaking country, the people called
him Hermano Santiago. He glanced up casually from his work and
saw a speeding car heading towards him. Quickly, Brother James
pushed aside the Indian youth helping him. This was his last
action. Four hooded gunmen leaned from the car as it sped past
and shot Brother James in the neck and chest. An American
sister—a nurse—was at his side in minutes only to confirm that
Brother James was dead.
“He died for what he was and what he stood for,” Brother Cyril
said, “a Christian educator, an apostle of the poor and the
underprivileged, and a worker for justice and social change.”
Bishop Freking summed up the life of Brother James in these
words: “He was a witness of Christ’s love and of his teaching in
faith on the dignity of people and their right to freedom and justice.
He was not afraid to take a stand on behalf of the rights of the poor.
He was an example and an inspiration for us to continue our own
efforts on behalf of justice even though we may be criticized for
them.”
Please join us at Mass on Monday, February 13th @ 6:00 p.m. here at Sacred Heart in remembrance of
the 35th Anniversary of Brother Miller’s death.