St. Mary Churches-Omro, Winneconne May 3, 2015 5th Sunday of

St. Mary Churches -Omro, Winneconne
www.stmarychurches.org
Pastoral Leader:
Sr. Pamela Biehl
920-379-1674
Pam.Biehl@stmarychurches.org
May 3, 2015
5th Sunday of Easter
Priest Celebrants:
Fr. Doug LeCaptain &
Fr. Michael Warden
St. Mary, Omro
730 Madison Ave
Phone: 920-685-2258
Mass Times
Saturday: 3:30pm Confession
4:00 pm Mass
Sunday: 10:30am Mass
Hispanic Mass: 1pm (2x’s a month)
Office Hours
8:00 AM—4:00 PM (Monday—Thursday)
Liturgy of the Word with Communion:
2nd & 4th Wednesday
10:30am at Omro Care Center
St. Mary, Winneconne
210 Pleasant Dr., PO Box 487
Phone: 920-582-7712
Mass Times
Saturday: 5:30pm Confession
6:00 pm Mass
Sunday: 8:30am Mass
Office Hours
8:00 AM—5:00 PM (Monday—Thursday)
Liturgy of the Word with Communion:
Monday & Wednesday: 7:30am
Sacraments/Membership
To arrange for baptisms,
weddings or to join call
St. Mary, Winneconne: 582-7712
St. Mary, Omro: 685-2258
I am the vine, you
are the branches.
Those who abide
in me and I in
them bear much
fruit, because
apart from me
you can do
nothing.
John 15.5
PASTORAL LEADER’S PONDERINGS…….
Last week Fr. Michael announced that he has been reassigned and will be leaving our parish at the end
of June. Here’s part of the letter we received from Bishop Ricken last week:
“Following consultation with the Priest Personnel Board and in accord with Canons 547,552,517
and 538 of the Code of Canon Law, I am pleased to appoint you Parochial Vicar of St. Francis of
Assisi Parish, Manitowoc, and Priest Celebrant of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Newton,
effective, July 1, 2015.”
Fr. Michael’s last weekend with us will be June 20-21. At each Mass that weekend we will give him a
special blessing and have a small reception for him. Please join us on that Saturday or Sunday as we
show our gratitude to Fr. Michael for his service and presence in our parish these past two years.
I’d also invite you to share your personal thanks and gratitude by writing a card or a note and giving that
to him on June 20-21 or mailing it to him at St. Raphael Church, 830 Westhaven Drive, Oshkosh, WI
54904. At present we do not know who will be replacing Fr. Michael. I will share that news with you as
soon as the Bishop has made that announcement.
SPECIAL COLLECTION
THIS WEEKEND FOR
PEOPLE OF NEPAL
Here’s a part of the letter we received
this week from Bishop Joseph Krutz,
President of the United States
Bishops Conference:
“As you know a 7.8-magnitude earthquake
struck Nepal in the late morning of April 25
just 50 miles northwest of the capital,
Kathmandu, toppling buildings and homes,
causing widespread panic, and claiming more
than 3,900 lives. The devastation and toll on
human life is still becoming clear as rescue
workers access the affected areas and people.
The earthquake struck the Kathmandu valley,
which is densely populated with nearly 2.5
million people. Tens of thousands of families
are sleeping outside in Kathmandu and
require shelter and protection from the cold
and relentless rain, which has worsened
conditions. Aftershocks continue—one
reaching 6.7 magnitude and another 5.4
magnitude—increasing fear, causing further
damage to buildings, and interrupting rescue
operations. Most markets in Kathmandu are
closed. People urgently need basic essentials.
Shelter, blankets, safe water, food, medical
care, hygiene and counseling are priorities.
Hygiene and sanitation are critical to
preventing waterborne diseases.
To this end, I request that you encourage your
pastors to take up a second collection for
our affected brothers and sisters as soon as
possible. These funds will be used to support the
efforts of Catholic Relief Services as we respond
to immediate emergency needs for such
necessities as water, food, shelter and medical
care as well as the long-term needs to rebuild
the communities in the Regions affected after
widespread destruction.
Catholic Relief Services has already begun to
embark on a major emergency response to
this severe disaster and has committed funds
to extended relief efforts. CRS is providing
10,000 families (50,000 people) with
emergency shelter materials, blankets, water
treatment and hygiene kits. Given the scale of
the disaster, the agency expects to expand
relief activities to additional families. CRS is
working with Caritas Nepal to identify the most
pressing needs in the hardest hit districts
between Kathmandu and Pokhara, and will
scale our operations accordingly.
Your help and the help of the Catholic
community of the United States are urgently
needed. Checks from the collection can be sent
to CRS, P.O. Box 17090, Baltimore, MD
21297 (“Nepal Earthquake” in memo line).”
OMRO NEWS
CHECK IT OUT… ST. MARY, OMRO
Wed. May 6
Sat.
May 9
Sun.
May 10
5:30pm Lifelong Faith
3:30pm Confession
4:00pm Mass
May Crowning, Refreshments,
Right for Life Rose Sale
10:30am Mass
May Crowning, Refreshments,
Right for Life Rose Sale, CLOW,
Mother’s Day
1:00pm Mass in Spanish
Touchstone
Youth Group
END OF YEAR PARTY!
Date: Sunday, May17th
Time: 6-8:30pm
Place: Hess Home, Omro
Bonfire, food, s’mores, and games!
Come and join the fun!
*LOW: Liturgy of the Word @ Omro Care Center
STEWARDSHIP OF SHARING
Given week ending 4/26/2015:
$2,877.65
YTD (July 1, 2014 – April 26, 2015)
Budgeted Offertory Collection:
(Envelopes & Loose)
Actual Offertory Collection:
$ 171,421.00
$ 165,650.94
-$5,770.06
Building Maintenance Fund Balance:
$4,993.95
Bishop’s Appeal goal for
St. Mary, Omro this year is
$19,232.00. We have received
$12,375.00 which leaves us
with $6,857.00 to raise. Please
pray about how you can help
support the Bishop’s Appeal.
Thank you for your generosity!
St. Mary, Omro— Lifelong Faith Formation
May 6 or 13, 2015—FINAL MONTH!
Faith Experience prayer in church; crafty prayer ideas;
and test your Prayer IQ!
Meal: Hot Dogs and picnic fare!
Root Beer Floats—YUM
Registrations available for next year!
Question of the Week: Strengthening your Faith
Adult:
When have you been “pruned” by your experiences
that led to greater abundance?
Child: When have you felt better because you did something
to help another person?
Winneconne News
CHECK IT OUT…ST. MARY, WINNECONNE
Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
May 4
May 5
May 6
May 7
Sat.
May 9
Sun.
May 10
7:30am LOW* with Communion
1:30pm Bible Group
7:30am LOW* with Communion
2:00pm Rosary
5:00pm Community Meal @
Presbyterian Church
5:30pm Confession
6:00pm Mass w/May Crowning,
Right for Life Rose Sale
8:30am Mass w/May Crowning,
Right for Life Rose Sale,
Mother’s Day
*LOW: Liturgy of the Word
STEWARDSHIP OF SHARING
Given week ending 4/26/2015:
$12,189.81
YTD (July 1, 2014 – April 26, 2015)
Budgeted Offertory Collection:
(Envelopes & Loose)
Actual Offertory Collection:
Building Maintenance Fund Balance:
$ 241,202.60
$ 242,350.00
-$1,147.40
$12,362.96
Do you have a deep love of your Catholic
faith? Do you enjoy talking about it? Do you
enjoy learning? If so you would be great as
part of our Faith Formation ministry.
This ministry offers each of us a chance to
share with others what it is to be Catholic,
what it means to have a
relationship with Christ.
Faith Formation
Faith Formation classes may be
finished but, that doesn’t mean faith
learning has to end.
You can find so many wonderful things to
do at home with your children to
encourage faith learning in the home in a
fun and exciting way this summer.
Watch our Facebook page for
links to fun activities.
You will also find fun day trips in
Wisconsin, such as the Shrine of our Lady
of Good Help in Champion, WI or the
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in
La Crosse, WI, or head south and visit
Holy Hill.
So much to do to enrich your child’s faith
life and your own while you are at it!
Have a fantastic Summer!
See you at Mass!
Youth Ministry Summer Opportunities
Lot’s of fun happening in the area for our
youth. To learn more visithttp://www.fvcyma.com/FunSon.html
6 Flags, Mount Olympus,
Noah’s Ark and more!
Do we have to know it all? NO!
Service
We are all continuously learning.
Opportunity
Materials, lesson plans, and
support are provided to all our catechists.
Faith Factor—Youth
It is a rewarding ministry. Please consider
Outreach Opportunity
becoming a catechist or an aid in one of our
July 28 – July 30
classrooms. I can’t wait to talk to you
http://www.fvcyma.com/FaithFactor.html
further!
Andy #582-7712
Congratulations
Cameron James Holland
Son of Jesse & Nickole
Lord Jesus, bless this child you
have made your own with
fullness of Faith in the
family of God.
Celebrating the joy of the
Sacrament of Baptism with you
on this special day!
OPEN HOUSE
90th Birthday Celebration for
Florence Bersch at Kaudy Hall
May 3, 2015
12n—3:00pm
Everyone is welcome to join
the family to help celebrate
Florence’s birthday. Any
questions please call
Gwen #920-706-0085
Bishop’s Appeal goal for St.
Mary, Winneconne this year is
$31,776.00. As of this date we
have received $24,976.00, so
we are in need of $6,800.00 to
raise. Please
pray today on
how you can
help support
the Bishop’s
Appeal.
The entire Winneconne community and
surrounding area is invited to attend
THE WHISTLE STOP on May 17, 2015
from 11-2 at Marble Park in the wonderful
Village of Winneconne!
The Whistle Stop is being sponsored by the
Winneconne Area Community Foundation.
The community is invited to enjoy free food,
listen to Mr. Jerabek and his polka band,
meet Club Winston’s mascot and friends,
check out the historical buildings, learn more
about the foundation and how to make a
difference in our community, and hear from
the foundation’s donors and organizations
that receive support.
HOPE TO SEE YOU ON MAY 17!
Parish Picnic in Winneconne—News
Looking ahead to the next BIG EVENT???
St. Mary, Winneconne’s Silent Auction Picnic
Committee is getting set for the Parish Picnic
on June 28, 2015. If you or anyone you know
has a new item or service that they would be
willing to donate for the Silent Auction please
contact Jerry Szulczewski at 920-312-2333.
Also if you have anything to donate to the
theme baskets please drop them off at the
parish office.
St. Mary, Winneconne
Parish Picnic
Mark your calendars for
Sunday, June 28!
Please remember our Silent
Auction & Theme Baskets, if you
have any donations we will be
happy to take them.
Readings for the Week of May 3
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Next Sunday:
Acts 14:5-18 / Jn 14:21-26
Acts 14:19-28 / Jn 14:27-31a
Acts 15:1-6 / Jn 15:1-8
Acts 15:7-21 / Jn 15:9-11
Acts 15:22-31 / Jn 15:12-17
Acts 16:1-10 / Jn 15:18-21
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48
1 Jn 4:7-10
Jn 15:9-17
Happy Mother’s Day
to return your
Omro
During 10:30am Mass
May 10th
May 24th
Winneconne
During 8:30am Mass
May 3rd
May 17th
All Catholic women are invited to the 30th
Annual MARIAN DAY on Thursday, May 21, from
8:30am—3:30pm at St. Jude the Apostle Parish in
Oshkosh. The theme this year is
“Stella Maris—Our Lady, Star of the Sea”.
Featured speaker will be Rev. Peter Mitchell.
Cost will be $15.00. For more information, please
call Paula Freimuth at 920-756-2535.
Pre-registration required by Friday, May 8
Mother's Day Roses
Multi-colored roses will be available at all
Masses (Omro & Winneconne),
May 9-10, Mother's Day weekend.
Proceeds support Bella Medical Clinic in
Oshkosh. Show your mother, grandmother, and all significant
women in your life, your love and respect, this
Mother's Day, while Contributing to the pro-life mission of Bella.
MASS INTENTIONS
May 9
Aurea Ong
May 10
Stell, George & Julie Lenz
ST. Mary Parish, 210 Pleasant Dr.
P.O. Box 487, Winneconne, WI 54986
Parish Office: 920-582-7712/582-4601
Fax: 920-582-0181
After hours personal/family emergencies,
call the Pastoral Leader at 920-379-1674.
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday
8:00AM-Noon 12:30 – 5:00PM
Fridays-Closed
Pastoral Associate: Sharon Baker
Sharon.Baker@stmarychurches.org
Faith Formation Coordinator: Andy Krueger
Andy.Krueger@stmarychurches.org
Faith Formation Assistant: Sr. Regina Rose
ReginaRose.Pearson@stmarychurches.org
Bookkeeper: Jodi Hess
Jodi.Hess@stmarychurches.org
Administrative Assistant: Sue Kuhn
Sue.Kuhn@stmarychurches.org
Custodian: Marilyn Bradley
Deadline for bulletin: Noon on Tuesday
E-mail bulletin announcements to: Jody Ruark
Jody.Ruark@stmarychurches.org
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SATURDAY:
6:00PM
SUNDAY:
8:30AM
LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE
SATURDAY & SUNDAY May 9 & 10
Website: www.stmarychurches.org
MASS INTENTIONS
May 9
Donald Schuster
May 10
Donna Van Asten
ST. Mary Parish, 730 Madison Ave.
Omro, WI 54963
Parish Office: 920-685-2258
Fax: 920-685-7343
E-mail: stmary@charter.net
After hours personal/family emergencies,
call the Pastoral Leader at 920-379-1674.
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday
8:00AM-Noon 12:30 – 4:00PM
Fridays-Closed
Pastoral Associate: Sr. Regina Rose
ReginaRose.Pearson@stmarychurches.org
Faith Formation Coordinator: Janet Abalan
Janet.Abalan@stmarychurches.org
Bookkeeper: Jodi Hess
Jodi.Hess@stmarychurches.org
Administrative Assistant: Jody Ruark
Jody.Ruark@stmarychurches.org
Hispanic Ministry Coordinator: Marycarmen Fabian
Marycarmen.Fabian@stmarychurches.org
Special Project Coordinator: Pam VandenHeuvel
Pam.Vandenheuvel@stmarychurches.org
Custodian: Jodi Hess
Deadline for bulletin: Noon on Tuesday
E-mail bulletin announcements to: Jody Ruark
Jody.Ruark@stmarychurches.org
Website: www.stmarychurches.org
LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE
SATURDAY & SUNDAY May 9 & 10
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SATURDAY:
4:00PM
SUNDAY:
10:30AM
ALTAR SERVERS:
6:00PM
Volunteers
8:30AM
Emma Woelfel, Sarah Loether
LECTORS:
6:00PM
Rose Unser
8:30AM
Vicky Holt
USHERS:
6:00PM
Frank Rogers, Kaye Rogers,
Ed Fischer, Sandy Fischer
8:30AM
Don Utecht, Rosalie Utecht,
Ken Geurts, Jack Woelfel
COMMUNION MINISTERS:
6:00PM
Tracy Aerts, Volunteer,
Rose Unser, Donna Stratton,
Gail Korn
8:30AM
Tom Snider, Paula Snider,
Jackie Saunders, Vicky Holt
Dianne Geurts
GREETERS:
6:00PM
Bill Benedict, Diane Benedict
Irene Koeune, Gail Korn
8:30AM
Deb & Paige Woefel,
Joanne Perry, Volp Family
SACRISTANS:
6:00PM
Donna Stratton
8:30AM
Gretchyn & Dave Weisgerber
ALTAR SERVERS:
4:00PM
VOLUNTEER
10:30AM
Grace Kielkucki, Greta Kielkucki
LECTORS:
4:00PM
Larry Remer
10:30AM
Elizabeth Frank
USHERS:
4:00PM
2 VOLUNTEERS
10:30AM
Sadie Huth, Tom Nigl
COMMUNION MINISTERS:
4:00PM
Sr. Regina Rose,
10:30AM
3 VOLUNTEERS
Jim Albright, Pat Albright,
Sr. Regina Rose, Holly Huth
GREETERS:
4:00PM
Chandler Gitter
10:30AM
Alice Wieseke
SACRISTANS:
4:00PM
Margaret Potratz
10:30AM
Margaret Potratz