Saint of the Week
www.olpmarshfield.com
Sts. Nereus & Achilleus
Nereus and Achilleus were
martyred
under
Nero,
Domitian, or Trajan. The
information about them is scarce and legendary,
but their cult is ancient, dating back to at least
the 4th century, and the discovery of bodies on
the site of their tomb attests to their historicity.
The tradition according to which they were the
servants of Flavia Domitilla or were Praetorian
soldiers is unfounded.
They are usually depicted dressed as soldiers.
Both names are of Greek origin. Nereus means
“great swimmer,” Achilleus means “brown, dark.”
** Taken from Saints– A Year in Faith and Art by
Rosa Giorgi
Please pray for these young men as they
continue on their journey with Christ Jesus:
Deacon Aaron Becker
Christ the King, Spencer
Deacon Juan Pedro Roblez Baltazar
Ss. Peter & Paul, Independence
Deacon Peter Kieffer
Blessed Sacrament, La Crosse
Kyle Laylan
St. Mary, Tomah
Barry Saylor
St. Vincent de Paul, Wisconsin Rapids
Ordination to the Priesthood: June 24, 2017
Prayer Intention of the Week:
That the sick may be consoled,
strengthened, and healed and that all
who have died may be
May 7, 2017
welcomed to the peace and life
Fourth Sunday of Easter
of heaven
2 Welcome to Our Lady of Peace Parish · Marshfield
From Our Pastor
While I was assigned to Stratford just before moving to Our Lady
of Peace five years ago, I would sometimes write my return
address on an envelope as “Stratford upon Avon.” It’s a silly
thing, but I amused myself doing it. The village of Stratford on
the Avon River in England is the home of William Shakespeare
(1564-1616) and his Globe Theatre. American Players Theater
near Spring Green, Wisconsin is modeled after the Globe, and
there I watched Hamlet and Midsummer Night’s Dream on high
school field trips. One of my favorite courses in college was a
semester spent reading and studying his plays. So it was a great
privilege for me to stand over Shakespeare’s grave in the Church
of the Holy Trinity in Stratford on Avon in the summer of 1995
and make some prayers there, praising God for enabling
Shakespeare to make his enormous contribution to the world, and
asking the Lord to give him heavenly glory. While visiting his
grave was an honor for me, I recently learned that my father “one
-upped” me, mentioning casually that he had slept in
Shakespeare’s bed during his military stint in England in the
early 1950’s. Now I’m not into conspiracy theories, but you
might have heard an interesting theory about Shakespeare . . . .
that he was a secret Catholic. If he was in fact Catholic, he
would have needed to be secretive about it if he wanted to stay
alive. Life was very difficult for Catholics at that time in
England. Queen Elizabeth, daughter to King Henry the 8 th,
legislated that anyone faithful to the pope be hanged, drawn and
quartered. At least 63 Catholic priests were put to death by the
English throne and are recognized as martyrs by the Catholic
Church today. The reasons given in support of Shakespeare’s
being a Catholic are interesting. I hope one day to meet him in
heaven and ask him myself. This topic coming up in conversation
with my father has made me consider again how much courage it
took to be a Catholic in that time and place. We see today how
much courage it takes to be a Christian in certain dangerous parts
of the world. They need our prayers, and we ask for courage for
ourselves, the same courage that the Holy Spirit gave the apostles
as we hear read in the first reading at every Mass during the
Easter season from the Acts of the Apostles. With courage (the
virtue of Fortitude) comes liberation from fear. Fear is often the
moving force behind the conflicts we encounter. Fortitude brings
about a joyful devotion to Jesus Christ no matter what small
sacrifices it might require of me.
Father Eric Berns, Pastor
715-384-9414
Rectory 1414 W. 5th St.
[email protected]
Kara McManus, Business Manager
[email protected]
715-384-9414
Parish Office
510 South Columbus Avenue
715-384-9414
Corinne Johnson, Religious Education Director
[email protected]
[email protected]
Cathy Hopkins, Parish Website
[email protected]
Janet Orella, Bulletin Editor
[email protected]
Sister Virdean Meyer, RCIA/Adult Education/Liturgy
[email protected]
715-384-3044
Communion to the Homebound
Pauline Hebert & Debbie Hebert
715-305-5222
Prayer Chain
Jane Anderson
715-207-0477
[email protected]
Parish Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00 am-4:00 pm
Admin. Office
8:00 am-12:00 pm
Rectory
1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Mass Schedule
Saturday
Sunday
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Tuesday
5:30 pm
8:30 am; 10:00 am
7:00 am
5:30 pm
Sacraments
When you and your family are traveling this
summer, don’t stress out about missing Mass. It is easy to
locate a Parish near where you are staying by visiting
www.masstimes.org to find Mass times for out of town
churches, with a number of options (zip code, city etc.)
Baptism - Parents requesting to have a child baptized are invited to call
Father Berns directly at 715-384-9414. He will assist with any baptism
preparation and scheduling a date.
Reconciliation - Celebrated on Saturdays from 4:45-5:15 pm and upon
request. Communal Penance Services are held during Advent and Lent.
First Eucharist and Confirmation - Ongoing catechesis is essential in
the faith formation of the youth of Our Lady Peace Parish (OLP). Therefore,
any child must be enrolled continually from the First Grade, in either
Columbus Catholic Schools or OLP’s Religious Education Programs, to
receive either the Sacraments of First Eucharist or Confirmation.
RCIA Christian Initiation of Adults - Anyone interested in joining the
Catholic Church should contact Sister Virdean Meyer at 715-384-3044.
Classes begin each Fall.
Marriage - Knowing how important it is to marry in the Church, we are
happy to see weddings take place in our parish. Father Berns looks forward
to meeting with engaged couples to assist them in marriage preparation. As
this preparation takes time, couples are asked to contact Fr. Berns 8-12
months before the wedding.
Anointing of the Sick - If any parishioner is ill at home or going into the
hospital and would like to receive the Anointing of the Sick, please contact
Father Berns at 715-384-9414. A Mass of Healing with anointing is
celebrated during the year.
New Parishioners - To join our community, please register at the Parish
Office, the church welcome desk, or call 715-384-9414 Ext. 2.
KEEP UPDATED ON WHAT IS HAPPENING AT OUR
LADY OF PEACE WHILE YOU’RE GONE
Visit our website to read the bulletin and more:
www.olpmarshfield.com
Gift Presentation: Would you consider carrying up the offertory gifts at
Mass with your family, your spouse, or even by yourself? All you need
to do is let the ushers know before Mass that you are willing to
do it. It would be wonderful to see new faces presenting, to the
Lord, our earthly gifts that become the Eucharist.
God bless you with a beautiful May!
Yours, Fr. Berns
SUMMER IS HERE
AND VACATIONS ARE NEAR!
Out of Town Mass Times
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**Parish Finances Fiscal Year July 1, 2016-June 30 2017 **
OnLine Giving Is Available
Online Giving is now available at OLP. It’s easy. It’s safe.
It’s convenient. Now available for Apple and Android
devices! For more information regarding this new program or to
sign up, please visit our website at olpmarshfield.com. If you are
currently an ACH user, please let Kara know so that the
parish records can be updated accordingly.
Diocesan annual appeal (DAA) update
It is again time to start planning for the next
ministry schedule (June through August, 2017)
for our Church. If you are a Eucharistic Minister,
Lector, Server, Greeter or Usher, please notify the
Parish Office of any absences during the months of
June, July and August before Wednesday, May 17,
2017. When you call the Parish Office (715-3849414) or send an email ([email protected]), please be
sure to include your complete name and telephone number. If
you no longer wish to serve in a particular ministry or there is a
change in your preference, please notify the Parish Office as soon
as possible.
Monday Morning Money Counters The next schedule will
soon be prepared. Should there be any changes in your
availability during the period of Friday, June 2, 2017,
through Monday, August 28, 2017, please contact the Parish Office
before Wednesday, May 17, 2017. If you wish to join or
discontinue this ministry, please contact the Parish Office.
We are currently in need of two money counters.
Call the Parish Office ( 715-384-9414) ASAP if you
could fill this need. Thank you!
Baby Bottle Campaign
OLP will be participating in the Baby Bottle
Campaign to raise funds for Birthright. Baby
Bottles will be available at the church
entrances. The campaign will run from April 29 through
May 28. Collect your loose change and make a difference
in a young child’s life. Baby Bottles may be returned to
the Welcome Desk, the baskets at the church entrances or
the parish office.
For those who attended the Rebuilt event
on Monday, March 27 but were not able
to get the book and for those who were
unable to attend and would like to know
more about the process, it will be available at the
Welcome Desk after all the Masses.
Kara can be reached at the parish office
[email protected] or call 715-384-9414.
Attention Engaged Couples: Registration is now open
for the Married Love: Two Becoming One classes in
Marshfield starting this fall. The dates for 2017-2018
are: August 19, November 4, February 17, and April
7. Couples should first contact their priest and then plan
to attend a class at least six months before their
wedding. Be sure to register early because classes fill
quickly. For questions or to register, contact Alanna Hart
at [email protected] or 715-650-7310.
SR. VERONICA AND PART 2 OF THE DIVINE
MERCY COMMUNITY:
The next session of Sr. Veronica’s presentation on the
Aspects of Saint Faustina’s Divine Mercy Community will
be on Thursday, May 11, at 7 p.m. at Corpus Christi Parish
(10075 Hwy BB). This program is open to all who are
interested. This formation process will include talking
about Divine Mercy, prayer, and the use of the emotions in
the spiritual life. For more information, you may contact
Sr. Veronica at [email protected]
LADY KNIGHT’S next meeting will be held on
Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at the John Eisen Council KC
Hall. This will be a dinner meeting with social starting
at 5:30pm and dinner at 6:00pm. Please contact Jo Ann
Gauerke at 715-384-4890 for reservations by May 10th.
The cost is $7.50. All practicing Catholic women are
invited to attend. If you are interested in joining the Lady
Knight’s, please call Corinne Johnson, President, at 715676-2549 or come to the meeting. Your spouse NEED
NOT be a member of the Knights of Columbus for you to
join the Lady Knight’s.
Diocese of LaCrosse
Guidelines for Reporting Instances of Child Abuse
The Diocese of La Crosse, through its policies and procedures,
seeks to provide a prompt, appropriate and compassionate
response to reporters of sexual abuse of a child by a member of
the clergy or by lay employees or volunteers. Anyone wishing to
make a report of an allegation of sexual abuse should send that
report to Bishop William Patrick Callahan at the Diocese of La
Crosse, P.O. Box 4004, La Crosse, WI 54602-4004. The form is
available through the Diocese of La Crosse, Office for Clergy; or
on the diocesan website at: www.diolc.org. Individuals are also
encouraged to take their reports directly to civil authorities.
Copies of the diocesan policy are available through your local
parish and on the diocesan website. If you have any questions
about the Diocese of La Crosse and the implementation of the
Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, please
contact Monsignor David Kunz, Vicar for Clergy, Diocese of La
Crosse, at (608) 791-2679; or [email protected]
Fourth Sunday of Easter· May 7, 2017 4
Mass Intentions
Mass & Liturgical Ministry Schedule
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Sat. May 13
Lectors
Euch. Min.
Servers
Ushers
Music Min.
Sun. May 14
Lectors
Euch. Min.
Servers
Ushers
5:30 pm
Ed & Eileen Krall
Mark Fonferek, Rita Johnson, Deb Gruenloh,
Bryan DeVries, Marie Fleisner
Daniel & Theresa Adler
Andy Martin, Bill Draxler, Sharon Price,
Tom Fleisner, Kurt Potts
Joan Frericks/Gigi Plautz
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8:30 am
John Bujalski & Julie Schlagenhaft
Deb & Dennis Hebert, Jackie Heinzen,
Mary Jo Zschernitz, Janet Apfel, Brigid Dean
Adrian & Alejandro Mayagoitia
Al Kroll, Doug Zschernitz, Jeff Timmler
Tim Hughes, Scott Pricket, Joe Orella
Music Min
Youth Choir/Christy Erickson
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10:00 am
Lectors
Andrew & Sheila Spencer
Euch. Min.
Clarence & Mary Hartl, Susan Boyle,
Fred Bersalona, Kathleen Anderson, Tom Turchi
Servers
Hailey Zimmerman & Dorci Walker
Ushers
Jim Banks, Kay Henseler, Eric Fehrenbach,
Wayne Schulz
Music Min.
Adult Choir
Communion Ministers to the Homebound
May 7
Susan Boyle / Dan Aumann
May 14
/ Silvia Mews
Funeral Servers:
May 7-May 13 Bill Draxler & Tim Hughes
May 14-20
John Bujalski & Al Kroll
Readings for the Week of May 7, 2017
Sunday: Acts 2:14a, 36-41/Ps 23:1-6/1 Pt 2:20b-25/Jn 10:1-10
Monday: Acts 11:1-18/Ps 42:2-3; 43:3-4/Jn 10:11-18
Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26/Ps 87:1b-7/Jn 10:22-30
Wednesday: Acts 12:24--13:5a/Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8/Jn 12:44-50
Thursday: Acts 13:13-25/Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27/Jn 13:16-20
Friday: Acts 13:26-33/Ps 2:6-11ab/Jn 14:1-6
Saturday: Acts 13:44-52/Ps 98:1-4/Jn 14:7-14
Next Sunday: Acts 6:1-7/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19/1 Pt 2:4-9/
Jn 14:1-12
Saturday, May 6
5:30 pm
Sunday, May 7
8:30 am
10:00 am
Monday, May 8
7:00 am
Tuesday, May 9
8:30 am
5:30 pm
Wednesday, May 10
7:00 am
Thursday, May 11
7:00 am
8:00 am
Friday, May 12
7:00 am
Saturday, May 13
5:30 pm
Sunday, May 14
8:30 am
10:00 am
Fourth Sunday of Easter
†Shirley, Jim, Jeff & Jim Jr. Schmitt
Fourth Sunday of Easter
People of the Parish
†John Maurer
Easter Weekday
Communion Service
Easter Weekday
Columbus School Mass
†Robert Altmann
St. Damien de Veuster, Priest
†Gayle Koderl
Easter Weekday
†Joyce Kress
OLP Intermediate School Mass
Sts. Nereus & Achilleus, Martyrs
†Philip Ejercito
Fifth Sunday of Easter
†Irene Schecklman
Fifth Sunday of Easter
†Olive & Jim Pankratz
People of the Parish
This Week at OLP
Sun. May 7
Mon. May 8
Tues. May 9
Wed. May 10
Thur. May 11
Sun. May 14
11:30 am
After Masses
6:30 pm
12:30 pm
3:00 pm
7:30 am
5:00-6:00 pm
6 :00-7:15 pm
7:00 pm
8:30-10:00 am
11:30 am
Saturday Choir Practice
Donut & Coffee Social
RCIA
Loving Stitches
Divine Mercy Chaplet/Rosary
Moms in Prayer
Youth Choir Practice
REP– End of Year Mass
Adult Choir Practice
Book Discussion
Saturday Choir Practice
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LCR
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LCR
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LCR
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Logan Conference Room– LCR, Church-CH , Admin. Building-AB
Parish Kitchen-PK, Wavra Library-WL, Youth Room-YR, Columbus-COL
Dillenburg Hall-DH, Our Lady of Peace Intermediate School-OLPI
Next Week at OLP
Sun. May 14
Mon. May 15
Tues. May 16
Wed. May 17
Thur. May 18
Sun. May 21
11:30 am
6:30 pm
3:00 pm
7:30 am
5:00-6:00 pm
7:00 pm
8:30-10:00 am
11:30 am
Saturday Choir Practice
RCIA
Divine Mercy Chaplet/Rosary
Moms in Prayer
Youth Choir Practice
Adult Choir Practice
Book Discussion
Saturday Choir Practice
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The “Priestly Ordination” of Deacon Aaron Becker will take place on Saturday – June 24th, 2017 @ 10:30 @ the St. Joseph the
Workman Cathedral in La Crosse. A bus has been acquired for parishioners to have transportation to La Crosse and back on June 24th.
The price is $15.00 per person, and is to be paid when you register. Space is limited to 49 bus seats and will be filled on “First Come &
Paid ” basis. Please register by calling the Christ the King Parish Office @ 715-659-4480 and talk to Parish Secretary, Judy. A required
Mandatory “Adult Medical Release and Permission Form” is needed and Judy will provide one for you when you call to register. You
are asked to bring the form with you on Saturday morning, June 24 th . ** NOTE CHANGE ** The Progressive Travel Bus will be in the
Christ the King Church parking lot @ 7:00 am and leaving @7:15 am then stopping @ St. John’s in Mfld. for pick up and leaving @
7:30 am for La Crosse. If you aren’t personally able to go to the cathedral for Aaron Becker’s ordination, the event will be livestreamed for those who are unable to attend but wish to watch using their computer or other connected device. Use this link at:
www.diolc.org/live the day of the Ordination Mass.
5 Welcome to Our Lady of Peace Parish · Marshfield
HOLY WATER
The Easter Season is a good time to remind us of one of
the beautiful sacramentals given to us by the Church.
Water is always blessed during the Easter Vigil service.
The blessing of this water reminds us of Christ, the
living water, and of the sacrament of Baptism in which we were
born of water and the Holy Spirit. Whenever we are sprinkled
with this holy water or use it in blessing ourselves upon entering
the church or at home, we thank God for his priceless gift of
baptism and we ask for his help to keep us faithful to the
sacrament we have received in faith.
Holy water is always available in the large receptacle in the front
entrance of the church. Small bottles are provided for anyone
who wishes to take holy water to use at home.
Religious Items For Sale
We have religious items for sale in
the parish office at 510 S.
Columbus and at the Welcome Desk in church. There
are rosaries of different colors and designs (including
full rosaries, rosary bracelets and rosaries for your car
rear view mirror), catechisms and greeting cards for First
Communion, Graduation, Sympathy, Thinking of You,
Birthday and Ordination. There is a plan to expand our
options, please let Cathy know of items you think should
be included. [email protected]
STEM
My name is Cailyn Sommers and I am a
Fifth Grader at Our Lady of Peace
Intermediate School. Recently students
from OLP and Columbus Middle
School hopped aboard the STEM Shuttle and took a
trip to space. The STEM Shuttle is like a science
classroom on wheels -- and it makes stops at hundreds
of schools.
For a time, we were no longer in Marshfield. We were
in space! Students learned about the difference in
gravity and were able to see how astronauts live.
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering
and Math. The STEM Shuttle is a hands-on activity
center where students spend time on board at different
work stations that include; how to design a space
station, working in space, fixing the Hubble Telescope,
lessons on lunar and solar eclipses and more.
Columbus Catholic Schools building bold futures.
Enroll today-contact Mary Hartl at 715-387-2444.
IN LOVING MEMORY
Donations for Easter Flowers were received in
memory of these departed loved ones:
Donald Heiting
Barb Norfleet
Betty Vann
TRINITY DOME COLLECTION
Next Week, May 14, our parish will participate in a national
collection for the Trinity Dome to complete the Basilica of
the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in
Washington, DC, before its 100th anniversary. Also known
as America’s Catholic Church, the National Shrine has been
a century in the making, built by and for the faithful of our
great nation in honor of our Blessed Mother, the patroness
of the United States. Become a part of Mary’s Shrine and
help to bring to completion our church! For more
information, please visit: www.trinitydome.org.
Coffee and Donut Social TODAY
Sunday, May 7 after 8:30am and
10:00am Masses in Dillenburg Hall.
Come join for food and fellowship.
***Staff will be available to assist parishioners in
signing up for OnLine Giving, myParish app and/
or Formed. Bring your questions and we will have
the answers.
Pamper the mothers in your life by taking them to
the Mother's Day Pancake Breakfast at the KC
Hall in Marshfield on May 14th! Enjoy a
delicious breakfast as well as special perks for
moms including complimentary onsite chair massages by
"Beckoning Back Massage" and a complimentary German
Chocolate Bar for the first 40 moms that come through the
door! See the bulletin boards at the church entrances for
more information.
I was the chair person for the Bread &
Broth suppers and would like to thank
everyone who generously gave of their
time to help set-up and serve. Also for all the wonderfully
delicious soups and breads, and great trays of cheese
each week. Have a great week . Debbie Dietel
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