1. Art and Diseño

4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 1, 2015
515 N. Main St • Holmen, WI 54636
608-526-4424 • [email protected]
THE BANE AND THE BLESSED
Years ago I attended a convention in Denver. It was
dark when I arrived at the hotel. The next morning
the sun was shining through the floor to ceiling windows.
I got out of bed and without my glasses looked and
looked again. I couldn’t make out what I was seeing.
At first I thought they were clouds, or fog perhaps.
But when I put on my glasses I discovered the
mountains. The majestic Rocky Mountains towered
over me and the city, impossible to ignore even if for
some unfathomable reason one wanted to do so.
Visitors as well as locals realize that living in Denver
and that part of Colorado is different. One may not
ever venture into the foothills or onto a ski slope.
Certainly only the bold and brave tackle the mountain
peaks. But John Denver was right, there is always that
Rocky Mountain high. The mountains are always on
your mind, in your soul. The mountains always provide
bearings for the heart—who we are and can become
in this one wonderful world God has given to us.
The church should be like that. Jesus Christ, in his word
and sacrament as well as in the community of believers,
is always present, always visible. Like the mountains
the Church is always inviting, alluring, inspiring
wonder in our midst. As believers we never walk
alone. We are guides for one another. When we are
weak, others are strong. When others are lost, we
walk the way with them. We welcome newcomers who
desire to journey with us. Not all of us may venture to
the top though God invites all to do so. But it is good
to know that the heights are there and there’s always
the possibility of going deeper and higher, always
more than we know or can imagine.
May the Lord be with you always.
Father John Parr
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE BY POPE FRANCIS
4TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
It is a bad thing that Christians are divided, Jesus wants us
united, one body. Our sins, history has divided us. For this we
must pray that the Holy Spirit bring us together again.”
Pope Francis
The people were astonished at his teaching, for he taught
them as one having authority and not as the scribes." Jesus
was doing something different. His teaching was new,
fresh, surprising. The Jewish people were used to the
teaching style of their scribes, the scholars who interpreted
the Scriptures and taught the corresponding laws. The
scribes were legalists by trade, who focused on what was
required of the Jews based on the holy writings. For them,
the law was dominant. But when Jesus showed up in the
synagogue and began to teach, he was dominant. As the
incarnate Son of God, he spoke with an authority that was
greater even than the religious laws.
KC’S SUPER BOWL BREAKFAST THIS SUNDAY
2015 Super Bowl Breakfast
THIS SUNDAY, February 1, 2015
7 am until noon
Ham and Eggs, Potatoes, Toast and Beverages
$7.00 (11 years and older)
$3.00 (6—10 years) / Free (5 years and younger)
And just in case those who heard him doubted his legitimacy, Jesus proved his authority by more than words; he
cast out evil spirits. When the people witnessed Jesus
commanding "even the unclean spirits" and saw that these
spirits obeyed him, they were "amazed" at this "new
teaching with authority."
YOUNG AT HEART
St. Elizabeth’s has an active seniors group for
adults 55+ called Young at Heart. Our
"Thursday Gathering" meets the 2nd Thursday
of the month (spring and fall) at 8:30 am for
Mass, a potluck and program/games/featured
speakers. Join us on Thursday, February 12th at 8:30 am
for Mass followed by the potluck and a program,
Travelogue, with Larry Warzynski.
What our Jewish ancestors experienced is recorded for us
to bolster our own faith. Although we were not there to
see these events unfold, if we meditate on the reality of
today's Gospel story we will also be astonished and
amazed. Jesus is more than a teacher. He is more than a
kind man with an attractive philosophy. Jesus has power
over the spiritual world! His authority over us is real. And
he exercises this authentic authority for our own good. He
has the power to do away with evil and to set us free,
both through his teachings--passed on to us in the Bible
and in the Church--and through his action in our lives. We
only need to follow his lead.
With permission LPI
BAPTISM CLASSES
Expecting parents, please note the dates of Baptism
classes for 2015. It is necessary for you to attend these
sessions before your child is baptized.
2015 Baptism Classes
Monday, February 23 & Tuesday, February 24 at 6:30 pm
Parents, these sessions are opportunities for
you to enrich, strengthen and deepen your
Catholic Faith — the Faith you are asking to
have your child brought into at the celebration
of their baptism. Preparing adequate materials
for these classes requires pre-registration please call Sr. Bridget (526-4424).
CREATING CARDS FOR THE HOMEBOUND
Get your creative juices flowing and help
create greeting cards for our parishioners
who are homebound. It is one way to make
our homebound know that the parish is
thinking of and praying for them.
No experience needed — Sheri Ireland and Wanda
Clark will guide you through the process. Please join us
on Thursday, February 19th at 2:30 pm.
FOR YOUR MARRIAGE
The National Marriage Project identified 10 key factors
linked to successfully combining marriage and parenthood.
The last three are: the support of friends and family, a
sound economic foundation, and quality family time. Which
is your weakest?
www.foryourmarriage.com
50TH JUBILEE WEDDING CELEBRATION
SEAS needs to secure the names of our parishioners
who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this
year (2015). Bishop Callahan will send each couple a
special invitation to attend a celebration in your honor
on June 14th, 2015 at Christ the King Chapel in LaCrosse —
Diocese of LaCrosse.
Please call Mary at the Parish Office (526-4424) or
email: [email protected] by February 28th.
BABY BOTTLES FOR BIRTHRIGHT
Participating in the Birthright baby bottle campaign is one
way in which we can help moms and babies in need. Please
take a baby bottle home and fill it with your monetary
donations over the next month and return the bottles to the
parish office by the weekend of March 8th. Thank you.
4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
2
February 1, 2015
FAITH FORMATION
PRESENTATION OF THE LORD 2/2/15
IT’S NOT TOO LATE!
There is something about children that makes people smile.
Their innocence, hopefulness, and amazing and amusing things
they say and do bring out good qualities in people. Bring a
child into a nursing home and watch people light up. Or walk
into a store with a 2 year old and see people smile. Or watch
when a dad carries a toddler on his shoulders and even people
driving by smile.
Simeon must have smiled at Jesus. He saw more than just an
infant smiling and proud parents. He knew he looked upon the
hope and promise of Israel. He saw his “heir apparent” in the
priest, prophet and king who would bring the message of
salvation to the world. Simeon no doubt smiled as he gazed
upon the infant so many had longed to see.
Joy is a very important part of faith. Knowing the Lord and
sharing in His life should bring us a sense of joyfulness and
peace, if we really believe in the promises of Jesus. Too often
people leave Church the same way they leave a root canal! We
know and have seen for ourselves the great work of love and
hope that God has done. We are His heirs!
With permission (c)2003 Liturgical Publications Inc
Do you have children ages 6-10 and you missed the “Teaching
the Way of Love” parenting meeting on January 21st?
We will be meeting for 4 weeks to go through the workbook
together.
The La Crosse Diocese provides Catholic parenting support
through a program called “TEACHING THE WAY OF LOVE”- a 3
part series for Catholic parents that encourages and empowers
them to embrace their role as the primary educators of their children, especially in the areas of moral and personal development.
Embrace Parenthood is the first and most important step in the
series. It presents vital information on ten foundational principles
that underpin fulfilling family life. The target audience is parents
with pre-school children through third grade. Parents learn what it
takes to become primary educators for their children, compare the
differences between what the Catholic Church and the culture says
about love and life, and acquire basic discipline and communication skills that will result in self-disciplined, motivated and respectful children.
There are 10 segments of the Embrace Parenthood program.
Authority
Become a Family
Choose Charity
Develop Virtue
Expect Good Behavior
Foster Faith
Give and Receive Love
Hope Nurtured through Innocence
Imitate the Holy Family
Journey with Your Children
COUNCIL AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
● Pastoral Council Meeting
Monday, February 9 at 6:30 pm
● Finance Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 10 at 4:30 pm
● Faith Formation Committee Meeting
Thursday, February 12 at 6:30 pm
● Stewardship Committee Meeting
Tuesday, February 17 at 6:30 pm
We will be meeting Tuesday nights for 4 weeks, beginning
Tuesday, February 3 at 6:30 pm in the gathering space. We will
cover 2 or 3 of the segments each week. You will get a combined
packet text/ workbook of your own. Please try to read the page
of text per segment ahead of time. We will view a DVD and have
a discussion when we meet. Join us when you can, if you can only
make it once we would love to have you.
There is no cost but you may make a free will offering.
Please email Mary Luebke [email protected] or call
526-4424 if you are interested, so we can have a packet ready
for you. For more information visit: www.twl4parents.com.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR THANK YOU
A belated thank you to all who contributed to the success of last
November’s Christmas bazaar. After expenses, the bazaar
brought in about $12,300. Whether you made lefse, candy, or
baked goods; whether you donated your handicrafts, jewelry, or
other items for the various raffles and baskets; whether you
chaired a booth or worked at one, helped with set up or take
down, or got the word out about the bazaar, counted money, or
handled the influx of items for the bazaar; whether you attended
the bazaar, dined at the Corner Cafe, purchased items, or
supported the various raffles - THANK YOU! The bazaar takes all
of us to be a success; it would not have happened without you.
Faith Formation important calendar dates
Sunday, Feb. 1
Wee Believe Pre-K/Kind. Sunday School 9:15 am
at Children’s Palace
RIVERLAND ENERGY CFL FOOD DRIVE
Tuesday, Feb. 3
Embrace Parenthood discussion group 6:30pm in Gathering Space
Riverland Energy Cooperative (REC) will be conducting the
fourth annual CFL Food Drive February 1-28. Those served by
REC who bring in at least two non-perishable food items during
the drive will receive free Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs). Food
can be dropped off at any of the three REC offices, Monday
through Friday, from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.
St. Elizabeth’s food pantry will share in the donations brought to
the REC office in Onalaska, located at 1472 Highway 35. Please
support this food drive and take advantage of the opportunity to
receive free CFLs if you are a coop member.
Tuesday, Feb. 10
Embrace Parenthood discussion group 6:30pm in Gathering Space
Wednesday, Feb. 11
Catechist Enrichment speaker 6:30 pm in church
Wednesday, Feb. 11
No Faith Formation classes
4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
3
February 1, 2015
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
ASH WEDNESDAY
Sunday, February 1 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
KC’S SUPER BOWL BREAKFAST
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Masses with distribution of ashes at:
8:30 am / 5:00 pm / 6:30 pm_
A Day of Fast and Abstinence
8:00 am
Mass
People of SEAS
9:15 am Wee Believe Pre-K/Kind. Sunday School
10:15am Mass
†
Bill Apfel
Monday, February 2 The Presentation of the Lord
LENTEN FAST AND ABSTINENCE
8:30 am
During the Lenten Season the Church asks Catholics to abide by
the following regulations:
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are to be days of
fasting (one main meal) and abstaining from meat. The fast
obliges all those who are eighteen years of age until their sixtieth
birthday.
7:00 am
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
†
Tuesday, February 3
BLESSING OF THROATS
8:30 am
9:15 am
6:30 pm
CONFESSION SCHEDULE FOR LENT
Mass
†
Fr. Robert Greatorex
Embrace Parenthood Discussion Group
RCIA
The Sacrament of Penance (Confession) is celebrated every
Saturday beginning at 4:00 PM. The Sacrament also will be
celebrated at 6:00 PM on Tuesdays during Lent. Please note:
Tuesday of Holy Week will be the last regularly scheduled
celebration of Penance until the Easter Season.
Four confessors will be available to celebrate the Sacrament with
Faith Formation students and parishioners beginning at 6:30 PM
on the following Wednesdays: March 11, 18 and 25.
St. Agatha
Mass
Priest Intention
Food Pantry Meeting
Choir Rehearsal
Friday, February 6
S. Paul Miki
8:30 am
Priest Intention
Mass
Saturday, February 7
The Cathedral of St. Joseph the Workman, La Crosse, will
celebrate the Sacrament of Penance from 9:00 AM-6:00 PM on
Monday, March 30.
Weekday
Mass
†
Hannora Parr
Ladies Bible Study
Faith Formation Classes / Grade 3 Church Tour
Thursday, February 5
8:30 am
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
Fr. T. Michael Schelble
St. Blaise and Ansgar
Wednesday, February 4
The Fridays of Lent are days of abstaining from meat. This law
obliges all those who have reached their fourteenth birthday.
Weekday
8:00 am
4:00 pm
Pray the Rosary
Confessions
5:00 PM
Mass
Vigil: 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
ALL ARE WELCOME AT SEAS PARISH
Sunday, February 8
8:00 am
10:15am
12 Noon
We welcome you to our parish community. If you would like to
join our parish, please contact the parish office at 526-4424 or
complete the form below. A completed form may be placed in the
collection basket, or dropped off at the parish office. You will
receive a registration form and other parish information including
a letter from our pastor, Fr. Parr.
Registering is an important part of being a member of any parish
community. Not only do you become part of the community but it is
especially important at times such as baptism, 1st communion,
confirmation, matrimony, during an illness or at the time of death.
We welcome you to our parish.
People of SEAS
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass
Health of Thomas Leifering
Mass
†
Fr. Tom Donaldson
Boy Scout Religious Award Training
In a spirit of generosity, we ask that all members of our
parish respond with prayers and gifts to this year’s
Diocesan Annual Appeal.
SEAS Parish Target: $ 69,724
Pledged:
$ 52,810
As of 1/26/2015
Please help reach our goal for the DAA. If goal not met,
parish revenues will have to be used to make up for the
shortage.
“As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another
as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” 1 Peter 4:8
First Name:___________________________________
Last Name:___________________________________
Spouse’s First Name:____________________________
Last Name if different: _________________________
Address: ______________________________________
City: ________________________________________
Zip Code: _________
Home Phone Number: ___________________________
Cell Phone Number: ____________________________
Were you Baptized a Catholic?______ Spouse? ______
4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass
The Heiress Play at Aquinas High School
Aquinas High School production of The Heiress
Performances on Friday and Saturday, February 13 and 14,
at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, February 15 at 2:00 p.m - tickets are
$6.00 - call the Aquinas High School office at 784-0287.
4
February 1, 2015
PARISH INFORMATION
PRAY FOR THE SICK
Parish Rectory & Office
Kristy Albitz
Michael Birka
Judy Bockenhauer
Ella Leis Brown
Sue Caudill
Ruth Clarkin
Winnie Dibb
Camille Donaldson
Patrick Donaldson
Richard & Lillian
Dudkiewicz
Angela DuMond
Chelsea Ellis
Peggy Evenson
Thomasine
Freyermuth
Catherine (Kay) Haines
Marion Johnson
Phone................................................................................526-4424
Fax Number ....................................................................526-3177
Email:
[email protected]
Website www.seasholmen.org
Staff
Pastor, Father John Parr ...............................................526-4424
[email protected]
Pastor Emeritus, Monsignor Delbert J. Malin.............526-4908
[email protected]
Deacon, Deacon Matthew Ludick ................................526-4424
[email protected]
Pastoral Associate, Sister Bridget Donaldson, O.S.B. .................. 526-4849
[email protected]
Coordinator Religious Education(3 years-gr. 5). ................. Mary Luebke
[email protected]
Youth Minister/D.R.E. (gr. 6-12), Patrick Brueggen ......526-4424
[email protected]
Director of Music, Beth Lakmann…………………..526-4424
[email protected]
Secretary, Mary Jacobson............................................526-4424
[email protected]
Sister Jean.......................................................................526-4908
[email protected]
Parish Council Members
Karen Anderson.…...526-9687
Len Beranek………...526-3623
Tom Bertram………..399-1616
Francis Brown……...783-2744
Maggie Radebaugh
Cindy Ritteman
Bailey Rohrer
Barry Schaller
Dan Schultz
Erica Schultz
Richard Simone
Linda SIres
Ralph Steele
Bob Tallent
Phyllis Thaldorf
Phyllis Trussoni
Paul Udulutch
Gerald & Phyllis
Walcker
Marcus Zeller (military)
PARISH INCOME
Week Ending: 1/26/2015
Adult ................................................................................ $6,606.00
Youth ....................................................................................... $5.00
Plate .................................................................................... $361.83
Vigil Lights........................................................................... .$10.00
Faith Formation ............................................................... .$125.00
Marriage Prep ................................................................. .$225.00
Coffee donations ................................................................... $9.81
Total................................................................... $7,372.64
WEEKLY PROJECTED EXPENSES:
$ 10,877
TOTAL WEEKLY PROJECTED EXPENSES THROUGH 2/2/2015
$380,695
GENERAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND OTHER REVENUES
As Of 2/2/2015
$340,630
Les Giesler………….526-9625
Shelly Linskey……...526-2286
Betty Schultz.……….526-3514
Andrea Stupi………..526-4694
Larry Warzynski.… ..526-6474
Finance Council Members
Shawn Handland…..526-2257
Marie Dummer……..526-4107 Pat Stephens.……….526-2480
Janice Dvoracek……526-3957 Larry Warzynski..…..526-6474
Mass Schedule
Weekend: Sat. 5:00 pm and Sun. 8:00 & 10:15 am
Weekday: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 am except Tues. 7:00 am
Gluten Free Hosts: St. Elizabeth’s has gluten free hosts available.
Please contact Fr. Parr, and he will make the necessary
arrangements.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CORNER
Every Life is a Gift
Sacraments
“If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.” -
Reconciliation: Saturday 4:00 pm or by appointment.
Baptism: Baptism involves membership in the church. Parents are
to attend three sessions early in the pregnancy.
Marriage: Our church is trying to create successful marriages. This
takes some time. Arrangements for a wedding date are to be
made at least six months before the anticipated date.
Anointing of the Sick: Communal celebrations in fall and spring.
Individual celebrations upon request. Please call the office when
family members are hospitalized.
Confirmation: Two year preparation program in grades 9 and 10 .
Mother Teresa
Support your local Food Pantry
#AllLivesMatter
In Service to One, In Service to All
Charity☧ Unity ☧ Fraternity ☧ Patriotism
ST. PAT’S FAMOUS LENTEN FISH FRY
Pastoral Visitation
Anyone who desires a personal home visit is invited to call the
parish office.
Lenten Friday Fish Fry
All You Can Eat Cod and Salad Bar
Catechumenate
February 20 and 27 and March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2015
Served 5 pm until 7:30 pm
St. Patrick's School Gym, 11th and Main St, Onalaska
Anyone wishing to become a full member of the Church is invited
to visit the parish office.
New Parishioners Please call the parish office at 526-4424.
4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Steve Keyser
Barb Kroner
June Kukovec
Dick Matushek
Kevin McCarthy
David McCarthy
Bill McGowan
James McGowan, Sr.
Marion McKenzie
Ernie Modjeski
Joe Nagel
Judith Niedfeldt
Joseph O’Keefe
David Otte
Donna Pedretti
Helen Peterson
Ken Proctor
Nancy Proctor
5
February 1, 2015