Saint of the Week
www.olpmarshfield.com
St. John Nepomucene
Born at Nepomuk in Bohemia in 1330,
John was the preacher of King
Wenceslaus IV and confessor of his queen, Joanna
of Bavaria. He died in 1383, thrown into the
Vltava River on the orders of the king for refusing to
reveal the queen’s confession (Wenceslaus suspected she
was guilty of infidelity).
He is depicted in a cassock and may bear the palm
and five stars. He is invoked against the dangers
of rivers and the sea, to obtain rain, and against
slander.
St. John is protector of seafarers, canons, the
slandered, officials in charge of a diocesan curia,
good fame, and bridges.
John is from a Hebrew name meaning “Yahweh is
gracious.”
** Taken from Saints– A Year in Faith and Art by
Rosa Giorgi
Please pray for the Church in our Diocese
Heavenly Father,
Bless your Church with an abundance of holy and
zealous priests, deacons, brothers, and sisters.
Give those you have called to the married state
and those you have chosen to live as single
persons in the world, the special graces that their
lives require. Form us all in the likeness of your
Son, so that in Him, with Him, and through Him,
we may love you more deeply and serve you more
faithfully, always and everywhere.
With Mary we ask this through Christ our Lord.
This week we pray especially for:
Steven Weller of St. Florian Parish of
Hatley, WI
College IV
St. John Vianney Seminary
Prayer Intention of the Week:
For families that are divided,
that the Lord may draw them to
his truth and to accept the
March 19, 2017
demands of the Gospel
Third Sunday of Lent
2 Welcome to Our Lady of Peace Parish · Marshfield
From Fr. Rajan
HAPPY FEAST TO ALL!
Pope Francis has a coat of arms which incorporates a flower used to
symbolize St. Joseph. He chose March 19th, the Feast of St. Joseph,
as the date for his Papal inaugural Mass. In his homily he referred to
Joseph as a "strong and courageous man, a working man, yet in his
heart we see great tenderness, which is not the virtue of the weak,
but rather a sign of strength of spirit and a capacity for concern, for
compassion, for genuine openness to others, for love."
Recently, a Decree of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the
Discipline of the Sacraments was issued mandating the insertion of
the name of St. Joseph in the Prayer offered by every Catholic priest
in the world when they offer Eucharistic Prayers II, III, and IV
during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Pope Francis follows in the
footsteps of his predecessors of blessed memory in commending of
St. Joseph as a model to the faithful in this hour. Let us consider
together what the biblical texts tell us about St, Joseph. Though there are
not many words, they have profound meaning for all of us as we seek to
live a life of holiness, no matter what our state in life or vocation. They
are of particular importance for men, but certainly apply to all
men and women.
In the infancy narrative offered to us by the Apostle and Evangelist
Matthew, we find a unique focus on Joseph, the Husband of Mary.
After tracing the lineage of the Savior from the perspective of
Joseph, (Matt. 1: 1-7) we are introduced to Joseph's response to
God's invitation. This was Joseph's Annunciation. Too often we
forget that an angel also appeared to Joseph, to prepare him for the
significant role He would play in God's saving plan for the whole
human race. He was invited to exercise his human freedom, to give
his assent to the Lord's invitation - and he did. His manly response to
God reminds all men that actions speak louder than words.
In 2005, Joseph Ratzinger, spoke some inspiring words concerning
the silence of his namesake "His is a silence permeated by
contemplation of the mystery of God, in an attitude of total
availability to his divine wishes. Let us allow ourselves to be
"infected" by the silence of St Joseph! We have much need of it in a
world which is often too noisy, which does not encourage reflection
and listening to the voice of God." (Pope Benedict XVI, December
18, 2005)
Several years ago, in prayer, I (Pope Benedict ) was prompted to write these
words concerning the silence of Joseph:
The Silence of Joseph echoes in a world of noise turning a cacophony of self
love into a melody of self surrender.
The silence of Joseph is a seed which bears the fruit of
holiness and courage.
The silence of Joseph drowns the din of sorrow and silences
the wailing of the weak
The silence of Joseph draws the world to a cave in Bethlehem where God is
born as man and man is born again
The silence of Joseph draws us to our knees in worship of the Word made
flesh in whose presence all words of men lose their meaning
The silence of Joseph directs a symphony of silence which stills the universe
in adoration of the One in Whom the New creation has come.
Let us join our silence to the Silence of Joseph. Happy feast to all.
God Bless.
TAKING HOLY COMMUNION HOME
Many parishioners have the privilege of taking Holy
Communion home to loved ones who are unable to
come to Mass. Please remember two things, —anyone wanting to
do this needs to be properly trained, and the pyx should never,
ever be put in your pocket. Instead it should be carried in a pouch
around your neck. Thanks to the kindness of one of our
parishioners, we have a good supply of these pouches in the
sacristy. Please come to the Sacristy and take one. This is the reverent
and proper way to carry our Lord to our parishioners who desire Jesus so
Father Eric Berns, Pastor
715-384-9414
Rectory 1414 W. 5th St.
715-384-9414
[email protected]
Kara McManus, Business Manager
[email protected]
Parish Office
510 South Columbus Avenue
715-384-9414
Corinne Johnson, Religious Education Director
[email protected]
[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
8:00am-12:00pm
Rectory
1:00pm-4:00pm
Mass Schedule
Saturday
5:30 pm
Sunday
8:30 am;10:00 am
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
7:00 am
Tuesday
5:30pm
Bulletin announcement requests are due in writing or via email
([email protected]) and must be received in the Parish
Office by 12:00pm on the preceding Monday.
Sacraments
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 4:30-5:15pm 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 or call 715-384-9414 Ext. 2.
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 before
the Lord our earthly gifts that become the Eucharist.
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**Parish Finances Fiscal Year July 1, 2016-June 30 2017 **
That Man is You– Week 20
“Hearing the Voice of God”
Diocesan annual appeal (DAA) update
Why the Couples that Pray Together Stay Together
March 22, 2017: 11-12 p.m. Eastern
Copy this link to share: http://bit.do/Couples
Presented by Teresa Tomeo
You have heard the saying "the family that prays together, stays together." Well the same holds true for married couples. Join Teresa Tomeo
and the Couple Prayer movement as they provide great suggestions to
jump-start your prayer life and encourage you in the final weeks of Lent.
Want to take your Marriage from Good to Great?
The Diocese is excited to host a Domestic Church evangelization
retreat for married couples on May 18-21 at St. Anthony's
Spirituality Center in Marathon. Domestic Church provides
lifelong formation for Sacramentally married couples so they can
grow in holiness and learn to live and take advantage of the gift
of their Sacrament. Couples begin formation by attending an
Evangelization retreat.
For more information on Domestic Church and to register for the
retreat, please go todiolc.org/marriage/marriage-enrichment/.
Basic Evangelization Training April 28-9
(Fri. 7 pm - Sat. 4 pm)
Holy Cross Diocesan Center, La Crosse
Adam Janke, Program Director of St. Paul Evangelization
Ministries, will provide a two-day immersion into the
fundamentals of evangelization. Gain the skills and confidence to
share your faith wherever you may be! Real-world practicality
and an exciting opportunity for any Catholic. Perfect for starting
or energizing a parish evangelization team or concept,
this training has been given to thousands around the
U.S., Canada and beyond. Complete info, brochure
and online registration at www.diolc.org/basic-evangelization.
Contact: Office for Ministries and Social Concerns, 608-7910161 or [email protected].
Attend Catholics at the Capitol March 28
Every two years, the Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC)
hosts Catholics at the Capitol. Join hundreds from around the
state for this day of formation and legislative advocacy. This
year’s keynote speaker is Colleen Stratton, a survivor of human
trafficking. Time and place: March 28, 8:45 am-4:00 pm at
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison,
just 2 blocks from the Capitol, where participants are invited to
meet with their legislators. Visit www.wisconsincatholic.org for
more information and to register, or contact the Office for
Ministries and Social Concerns: [email protected] or 608-791-0161.
This Tuesday we continue our walk with and
towards the Holy Family. We look at St. Joseph as a man docile
to the will of God and learn from him how to hear God's voice.
LADY KNIGHT’S next meeting will be held on
Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at the John Eisen Council
KC Hall, beginning at 6:30 PM. All practicing
Catholic women are invited to attend. If you are
interested in joining the Lady Knight’s, please call
Corinne Johnson, President, at 715-676-2549 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.
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
La Crosse, WI
Join the Friars in
Walking the Way of the Cross
Fridays During Lent - 2:45 PM
Start in the Narthex of the Church
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]
Area Events
St. Wenceslaus Church, Milladore– Soup Supper March 18, 2017 from
4:00-6:00pm
-St. Michael’s Church, Junction City-Grilled Pork Chop Dinner on
Sunday, March 26 from 11:00am-1:00pm
-Auburndale High School- Auburndale FFA Chapter 57th Annual “All
you can eat” Potato & Buttermilk Pancake Feed on Sunday, March 26,
2017 from 9:00am-2:00pm.
(See the Church side entrances for additional information)
Third Sunday of Lent· March 19, 2017 4
Mass Intentions
Mass & Liturgical Ministry Schedule
Fourth Sunday of Lent
Sat. Mar. 25
5:30 pm
Lectors
Euch. Min.
Rich Nesbitt & Adam Becker
Mark Fonferek, Marie Fleisner, Rita Johnson,
Chuck & Cheryl Kahl
Katelyn & Samantha Becker
Andy Martin, Bill Draxler, James Kress Sr.,
Sharon Price, Tom Fleisner
Saturday Choir/Dorothy Gehrke
********************
8:30 am
Servers
Ushers
Music Min.
Sun. Mar. 26
Lectors
Euch. Min.
Jack Fieweger & Tami Timmler
Tess Michalski, Deb Hebert , Wayne Zygarlicke,
Mary Jo Zschernitz, Janet Apfel, Corinne Johnson
Adrian & Alejandro Mayagoitia
Servers
Ushers
Bob Nikolay, Joe Orella, Doug Zschernitz,
Tim Hughes, Jeff Timmler, Cliff Reigel
Music Min
Adult Choir/Dorothy Gehrke
********************
10:00 am
Andrew & Sheila Spencer
Neale Tracy, Tom Turchi, Cindy Lee,
Clarence & Mary Hartl, Lynn Kelnhofer
Maya & Jade Kuhn
Wayne Schultz, Kay Henseler, Jim Banks,
Eric Fehrenbach
Youth Choir/Dorothy Gehrke
Lectors
Euch. Min.
Servers
Ushers
Music Min.
Communion Ministers to the Homebound
March 19
Pauline Hebert & Dan Aumann
Funeral Servers:
Mar. 19-25
John Bujalski & Al Kroll
Mar. 26– Apr. 1 Gordie Earll & Fred Bersalona
Readings for the Week of March 19, 2017
Sunday: Ex 17:3-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-9/Rom 5:1-2, 5-8/Jn 4:5-42 or
4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42
Monday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16/Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29/Rom 4:13,
16-18, 22/Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a
Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43/Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc, 8-9/Mt 18:21-35
Saturday, Mar. 18
5:30 pm
Sunday, Mar. 19
8:30 am
10:00 am
Monday, Mar. 20
7:00 am
Tuesday, Mar. 21
5:30 pm
Wednesday, Mar. 22
7:00 am
5:30 pm
Thursday, Mar. 23
7:00 am
**5:30
Friday, Mar. 24
7:00 am
Saturday, Mar. 25
5:30 pm
Sunday, Mar. 26
8:30 am
10:00 am
The Knights of Columbus Chaplain Fr. Berns will celebrate a
Mass for the Unborn Child at Our Lady of Peace Church at
6:00PM on March 23rd with a rosary before Mass at
5:30PM. After the Mass everyone is welcome to join us for a
100th birthday party for our Brother Knight Bill Krainz in
Dillenburg Hall. Join us as we pray for those who have been
denied the gift of life and celebrate the gift of a long life.
This Week at OLP
Sun. Mar. 19
Mon. Mar. 20
Tues. Mar. 21
Wed. Mar. 22
Thur. Mar. 23
Fri. Mar. 24
Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9/Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20/
Mt 5:17-19
Jer 7:23-28/Ps 95:1-2, 6-9/Lk 11:14-23
Thursday:
Friday: Hos 14:2-10/Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17/Mk 12:28-34
Saturday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10/Ps 40:3-4, 18-21ab/Heb 10:4-10/
Next
Lk 1:26-38
Sunday: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a/Ps 23:1-6/Eph 5:8-14/
Jn 9:1-41 or 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38
Third Sunday of Lent
†Dan Dietel
Third Sunday of Lent
†Wayne Kobiske
†People of the Parish
*40th Wedding Anniversary
Rich & Jean Fischer
St. Joseph, Spouseof the Blessed Virgin Mary
Communion Service
Lenten Weekday
†Art Boushon
Lenten Weekday
†Alan “Oop” Esser
†Ron Zais
St. Turibius of Mogrovejo, Bishop
†Helen & Stan Fisher
Mass for the Unborn Child
Blessed Oscar Romero, Bishop & Martyr
†Jack Burk
Fourth Sunday of Lent
People of the Parish
Fourth Sunday of Lent
†Edward & Mary McManus
Living & Deacesed Members of the
W & I Pierce Family
Sun. Mar. 26
11:30 am
1:00-3:00 pm
3:00-5:00 pm
6:30 pm
6:15 am
3:00 pm
7:30 am
5:00-6:00 pm
5:30 pm
7:00 pm
8:30-10:00 am
2:00 & 6:00 pm
Saturday Choir Practice
CH
Living the Discerning Life
DH
Divine Mercy DVD Series
LCR
RCIA
LCR
That Man is You
DH
Divine Mercy Chaplet/Rosary
CH
Moms in Prayer
LCR
Youth Choir Practice
CH
Mass/Followed by Bread and Broth CH/DH
Adult Choir Practice
CH
Book Discussion
LCR
Stations of the Cross
CH
Next Week at OLP
11:30 am
Saturday Choir Practice
CH
1:00-3:00 pm Living the Discerning Life
DH
3:00-5:00 pm Divine Mercy DVD Series
LCR
Mon. Mar. 27
6:30 pm
RCIA
LCR
Tues. Mar. 28
6:15 am
That Man is You
DH
3:00 pm
Divine Mercy Chaplet/Rosary
CH
Wed. Mar. 29
7:30 am
Moms in Prayer
LCR
5:00-6:00 pm
Youth Choir Practice
CH
5:30 pm
Mass/Followed by Bread and Broth CH/DH
6 :00-7:15 pm REP DH,WL,OLPI,YR
7:00 pm
Adult Choir Practice
CH
Thur. Mar. 30
8:30-10:00 am Book Discussion
LCR
Fri. Mar. 31
2:00 & 6:00 pm Stations of the Cross
CH
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
5 Welcome to Our Lady of Peace Parish · Marshfield
LENT 2017
Daily Weekday Masses
Wednesday-Friday 7:00am
Tuesday and Wednesdays 5:30 pm
2017 LENTEN DEVOTIONS
CONFESSIONS- FRIDAYS FROM
12:00-12:45 PM and 5:30-6:00pm
STATIONS OF THE CROSSFRIDAYS @ 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM
(Reflection by Fr. Berns following 6:00 pm Stations)
Bread and Broth Suppers: Lent began on Ash Wednesday–March 1,
2017, and we will again feature the Bread and Broth suppers after
the 5:30 pm Masses each Wednesday during Lent .
Lenten Regulations: Catholics who have celebrated their 14th birthday
are to abstain, except those with medical conditions, from meat on Ash
Wednesday, all Fridays during Lent and Good Friday. In addition to
abstaining from meat, Catholics who have celebrated their 18th
birthday, until they celebrate their 59th birthday, are to fast, except
those with medical conditions, on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.
Those bound by this regulation may eat only one full meal a day. Two
smaller meals are permitted, if necessary, to maintain strength
according to one’s needs, but eating solid foods between
is not permitted.
MELODY GARDENS CHRISTIAN MUSIC SKATE NIGHTS
7:30-10:00 PM
MARCH 24, 2017
Lenten Communal Penance Opportunities are
scheduled for:
Our Lady of Peace- March 30th at 5:30pm
St. John’s- April 6th at 5:30pm
Lenten Resources- “Beyond Belief: Following
Christ Today” CDs, Thy Will Be Done Weekly
Prayers for Lent, God’s Abiding Love Daily
Lenten Meditations and Prayers are available at
the doors. These are free.
In addition, check out our kiosks at the doors for
books, booklets and CDs for your Lenten selection. There is a
nominal fee for the items in the kiosks.
Volunteers Needed: As an alternative to giving up something
for Lent, how about adding something for Lent? Your time. We
need volunteers in almost every ministry at OLP. If you are
interested in enhancing your Lent experience by giving back to
the church, please contact the Parish Office. If you are not sure
what you can do, we can help you for the right niche. Stop by the
Welcome Desk on the weekend, come to the Parish Office during
the week or call/email with your interest.
Bread & Broth Wednesdays in Lent
One of our beautiful traditions at Our Lady of Peace is
that during Lent we gather after the 5:30 Mass each
Wednesday to share a simple meal of homemade soups, bread,
cheese, and beverages.
To be able to do this we need volunteers:
to make soups and breads,
to set up, serve, or clean up
Sign-up sheets for each week are available at the hospitality desk
in the church entrance. We are in need of volunteers for the
last three weeks of Lent.
RETREAT, REST, RENEW
AT ST. ANTHONY'S!
TUITION AFFORDABILITY
An education at CCS has many facets: academic,
social, athletic, and, of course, spiritual. We
teach more than just the facts and skills that will
help students succeed in the best of times, we
share with them the faith and values that will help get them
through the worst of times.
If you’d like to send your child to our schools but are concerned
about tuition costs, Columbus President David Eaton wants you to
know that we are committed to helping all families send their
children to CCS regardless of their ability to pay. Our tuition
assistance program awarded over $160,000 this school year to our
families. We also participate in the Wisconsin Parental Choice
Program (WPCP). Through the WPCP 54 students were able to
attend CCS tuition free this year.
The application period for the Parental Choice program runs until
April 20th. We encourage you to contact Mr. Eaton at 715-3871177 with any questions on how to apply for the Choice program
or for Columbus tuition assistance.
Located on 40 acres in
Central Wisconsin, the
historical St. Anthony
Spirituality Center is the
ideal location for a
private retreat of any
duration, to attend a spiritually nourishing
weekend program on a variety of topics, or to just
come for a day away from the ordinary. Go online
to www.sarcenter.com to see all upcoming retreats
or call 715-443-2236 for more info.
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