Post on 06-Jul-2020
St. Mary’ s Immaculate Conception Parish
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time JULY 5, 2020
7176 Esker Road, Custer, WI 54423 Phone: 715-592-4330
Website: www.stmaryscuster.com
Pastor - Fr. Alan Guanella (715) 592-4221 aguanella@gmail.com In case of emergency only please call
715-629-9952
Senior Priest in Residence
Fr. Roy Witucki
Secretary-Donna Wierzba
stmary@wi-net.com
Bookkeeper-Diane Wysocki
stmaryicfinance@gmail.com
CCD Coordinator-Jessica Bielen
jwier319@gmail.com
Custodian-Jeanne Hintz
Maintenance/Grounds keeping
Josh Genskow
CLERGY
PARISH STAFF
Parish Mission Statement St Mary’s Parish is a practicing Catholic Community
providing spiritual, social and educational opportunities for all God’s people that we may deepen our love of God
and one another through prayer and deed.
The bishop has given permission to resume weekday
Masses at 25% capacity. We will start at SH and
SMIC on Tuesday, July 7 with the normal Mass
schedule. There is no need to register/sign up for
Wednesday & Friday Masses
Reminder. Since weekend Masses cannot exceed 25% capacity and seating is limited, please remember to call the parish office, 715-592-4330 every week to
sign -up to attend the weekend Mass. ~ Thank you
Tuesday, June 7 @ SH
8:15am †Jeannette Orlikowski by Family
Wednesday, July 8 @ St. Mary’s
8:15am †Denny Stransky by Kirk & Jacquie Wille
Thursday, July 9 – St. Augustine Zhao Rong @ SH
8:15am †Dorothy Perzewski
by Chester & Conrad Perzewski
Friday, July 10 @ St. Mary’s
8:15am †Ron & Ruth Werachowski
by LeRoy & Pat Wierzba
Saturday, July 11 – St. Benedict @ SH
8:15am †Esther Zinda by Ernest & Carol Kezeske
2:45pm Confessions
4:00pm †Romona Lilla by Russell & Anita Garski
Sunday, July 12 – Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00am @ SH Sacred Heart & St. Mary’s Parish Families
10:00am @ St. Mary’s
†Adolph & Sally Somers by Family
ENVELOPES FOR MONTHLY
BUILDING FUND DONATIONS
Envelopes for the Ground
Level Hall and Church
Renovations can be found
in your Parish Support
envelopes. This project is
for current and future generations of
St. Mary’s parishioners. Please be
generous.
Confessions
At Sacred Heart
Saturday, 2:45-3:45pm
NOTE: Confessions will be
heard through the screen door
of the east rectory porch.
WEEKLY FINANCIAL SUPPORT
6/28/20
Offertory $ 32
Adult Env. $ 3,535
Building $ 25
ACH $ 315
Total $ 3,907
ACH applications: Please
consider signing up for ACH for
your regular Weekly/Monthly
contribution. The form is in the
entrance of Church, or please call
the office, 715-592-4330 for more
information.
**You can mail your weekly contributions to St. Mary’s I.C. 7176 Esker Road, Custer, WI 54423 or dropped in collection box. Thank you for your continued support.
Dear Friends in Christ,
Today we celebrate the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. In our
Gospel passage today, we hear strong language from Jesus about the
relationship he has with God the Father. Jesus openly addresses God as his
Father and gives thanks that it is the lowly ones to whom all has been
revealed. Jesus then speaks of the intimate knowledge he and the Father
have of one another. He brings in the simple disciples by saying that
anyone whom the Son chooses can share in that knowledge.
This type of knowledge that Jesus speaks of is not the intellectual
knowledge that we might first imagine. Rather, the knowledge that Jesus
speaks of us relational knowledge. In other words, the basic requirement
of receiving the knowledge from the Father is receiving the messenger,
and through the messenger—who is Jesus Christ, of course—we are
introduced into his relationship with the Father. This type of relational
knowledge goes beyond intellectual knowledge. We are saved not because
of how much we know, but because of the relationship we have with God
and his son, Jesus Christ. One might expect that the first to recognize
Jesus as the Christ would have been the teachers of the Law, for the Law
and the Prophets announce Christ. Unfortunately, their spiritual
knowledge had grown dull under the weight of subtle reasoning,
intellectual concepts, and disputes over interpretation—and their pride.
Jesus wills that the lowly and the humble—the opposite of the wise and
the learned—should be able to identify the One who loves and saves them.
It’s not about the intellectual knowledge, even though that is good, but
rather the relational knowledge that saves us. The intellectual knowledge
should always lead to relational knowledge: it’s about faith seeking
understanding.
The end of today’s Gospel is a well-known verse. Jesus directs an
invitation to anyone who will listen: Come to me, all you who labor and
are burdened, and I will give you rest. For my yoke is easy, and my burden
light. Most of us aren’t used to seeing oxen wearing yokes very often, but
the yoke was seen, in Jesus’ time, as a symbol of oppressive power. In this
passage it could also refer to the Law as understood by the scribes and
Pharisees: imposed and oppressive. In the New Covenant—the New
Law—the Law is not oppressive, but freeing. St. John Chrysostom
remarks: “This is how Christ treats us. He shows pity when a sinner
deserves punishment. When the race that angers him deserves to be
annihilated, he addresses the guilty ones in kind words.” For those who are
willing to follow Jesus, his yoke truly is easy and his burden light.
Fr. Guanella
Mass Readings for the Week of July 5th:
Sunday: Zec. 9:9–10; Ps. 145; Rom. 8:9–13; Mt. 11:25–30
Monday: Hos. 2:16–22; Ps. 145; Mt. 9:18–26
Tuesday: Hos. 8:4–13; Ps. 115; Mt. 9:32–38
Wednesday: Hos. 10:1–12; Ps. 105; Mt. 10:1–7
Thursday: Hos. 11:1–9; Ps. 80; Mt. 10:7–15
Friday: Hos. 14:2–10; Ps.51; Mt. 10:16–23
Saturday: Is. 6:1–8; Ps. 93; Mt. 10:24–33
The bishop has given permission to resume
weekday Masses at 25% capacity. We will
start at SH and SMIC on Tuesday, July 7
with the normal Mass schedule. There is no
need to register/sign up for daily Mass.
St. Mary’s I.C. Parish Prayer Chain
ANYONE REQUESTING PRAYERS please call
Elsie Mansavage 715-592-4174,
the Parish Office 715-592-4330 or stmary@wi-net.com
FIRST NAMES ONLY will be used; members
promise to respect your request in confidence.
JULY BIRTHDAY’S Wishing you Birthday Blessings!
7th-Eileen Bronk 8th-Joanna Taylor 9th-Mike Bronk & Bill Raschka 11th-Maynard Herek
13th-LeRoy Kropidlowski & Carl Trzebiatowski 16th-Joyce Molski 17th-Jenny Genskow 20th-Jessica Johnson
& Tom Stremkowski 23rd-Lorraine Kluck 27th-Tom Sbonik 29th-Anthony Turzinski 30th-Chris Hintz
BUY SCRIP-Scrip is available just
a phone call away, Shelly 715-592-3775.
Please remember in your prayers: Tom Schmenk, Eileen Bronk, Mike Mrozek, Myron Soik, Gladys
Pampuch, Ruthie & Lenny Pliska, Ray Sommers, Nora Miller,
Ken Wierzba, Doris Wierzba, Brigid & Al Pellatt
THANK YOU FOR YOUR
DONATIONS TO OUR FOOD
PANTRY at St. Mary’s I.C.
Your generous support has
helped 3 parish families during this
difficult time.
We will continue to
collect nonperishable
items and monetary
donations for local
families. Please help us help those in need.
Layoffs and reduced work hours can have
an impact on even the most prepared
families. If you or someone you know is
in need of assistance during this time,
please contact office, 592-4330 or Marie
Helminiak 592-4971 Even when you're
safe at home you can still reach out and
help a neighbor.
Due to the coronavirus situation, home visits and communion calls
are suspended. If there is an emergency situation (that is, end of life),
please do not hesitate to contact the parish or Father Guanella's
emergency line in order for the sacraments to be administered. Special procedures are currently in place.
No one is obligated to attend Mass
at this time. If you choose to stay
at home, you can use these following
resources to help in your Sunday
prayer:
*Daily Mass readings www.usccb.org/
bible/readings
*View Magnificat for free at:
www.magnificat.com/free
*Stream Daily Mass
www.wordonfire.org/daily-mass
*Daily Mass from the Cathedral at:
www.diolc.org/live
* Sunday Mass 11am at:
www.nationalshrine.org/mass
*Sunday Mass on TV on Public Access
Cable Channel 984 Noon and 5:30 p.m.
on Saturday
*EWTN broadcasts Mass daily and
online at video.ewtn.com/daily-mass
*Relevant Radio broadcasts Mass at
Noon & 7:30PM every day, 9AM
Sundays
St. Joseph – We need his intercession! Bishop Callahan is inviting all
to celebrate a “Year of St. Joseph”. This year marks the 150th
anniversary of Blessed Pius IX’s decree naming St. Joseph Patron and
Protector of the Universal Church. Several events, prayers, and
novenas will be available throughout the year. Please follow the
Diocesan website at diolc.org for further information and future
events.
Year of St. Joseph
May 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021 MEMORARE TO ST. JOSEPH Remember, O most pure Spouse
of the Virgin Mary, my noble protector Saint Joseph, that never
was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored
your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired
by this confidence, I come to you, my spiritual father, and
fervently commend myself to you. Despise not my petitions, O
Guardian of the Redeemer, but in your goodness hear and answer
me. Amen.
THE LITANY OF ST. JOSEPH
St. Joseph, pray for us.
Patron of the Universal Church, pray for us.
Spouse of the Mother of God, pray for us.
Pillar of Families, pray for us.
Model of Workers, pray for us.
Comfort of the Afflicted, pray for us.
Hope of the Sick, pray for us.
Patron of the Dying, pray for us.
Terror of Demons, pray for us
St. Mary’s I. C.
Parish 2019-20
DIOCESAN
ANNUAL APPEAL
Our THANKS to
those who
have contributed.
Gary Adamski
Bob & Sandie Armatoski
George & Louise Betro
Jessica Bielen
Kevin & Judy Borski
George & Eun Joo Breitenstein
Ann Britz
Brad & Bette Britz
Mike & Toni Bronk
Chum & Carol Bucholtz
John & Emily Bustamante
Anthony & Patsy Charneski
David & Rosemary Cieslewicz
Jeff & Shelly Cooney
Jim & Jean Cunningham
Jim & Jeanne Dodge
Chuck & Mary Egle
Pat Elsenrath
Tom & Kathy Fields
Carol Firkus
Jerome & Lisa Firkus
Terry & Bernie Fritschler
Butch & Cheryl Gagas
Henry Gagas
Burton & Ruth Garski
Al Gavin
LeRoy Kropidlowski
Tom Kujawski
Laurie Lutz
Elsie Mansavage
Laurie Mansavage
Pat & Bette Maslowski
Randy & Mary Kay Maslowski
Cindy & Pat McCarthy
Darrell & Sharon Meronek
Dennis & Liz Mocadlo
Joyce Molski
Karen Pacocha
Rick & Jeannine Pavelski
Kate Peterson
Jeremy & Lisa Piesik
Lenny & Ruthie Pliska
Shirley Pliska
Chet Raschka
Colleen Raschka
Joe & Karen Raschka
Brenda & Gene Retzlaff
Kenny & Betty Rozek
Thomas Sbonik
Kevin & Heidi Schleicher
Bernard & Marlene Schulist
Jim & Deb Sniadajewski
Jeff & Terri Soderberg
Mark & Barb Soik
Jim & Lori Stoltz
Nora Stransky
Mike & Shelly Stremkowski
Sue Stremkowski
Tom & Amy Stremkowski
Bob & Rosemarie Wanserski
Brandon & Morgan Warzynski
Kevin & Michelle Wasieleski
Rick & Chris Weronke
LeRoy & Pat Wierzba
Ron & Donna Wierzba
Kirk & Jacquie Wille
Fr. Roy Witucki
Dorothy Wolloch
Paul Woyak
Russell & Diane Wysocki
Mackenzie & Elizabeth
Yarbrough
Kyle & Jenny Yenter
Kevin & Mary Zurawski
Robert & Jane Zurawski
Larry & Eunice Zwicki
THANK YOU!
Josh & Jenny Genskow
Chris & Kathy Glodowski
David & Lorraine Glodowski
Kenny & Denise Glodowski
Fr. Alan Guanella
Greg & Marie Helminiak
Maynard & Bonnie Herek
Chris & Jeanne Hintz
Michael & Carolyne Hovel
Randy & Carolyn Iwanski
Joe & Jessica Johnson
Judi Johnson
Patrick Johnson
Stewart & Bernice Kepler
Ed & Suzie Kenowski
Betty Kitzerow
Don Klesmith
Jerome Klesmith
Phyllis Klesmith
Gary & Pat Klosinski
Duane Kluck
Lorraine Kluck
Rufin Kluck
Bonnie Kosobucki
Jim & Carla Kotolski
Al & Deb Kozelek
Liturgical Appointments SUNDAY, July 5 LECTOR Kirk USHERS volunteer SERVERS Zach & Samantha MONEY COUNTERS Kirk MUSICIANS Jacquie & Carolyn SUNDAY, July 12 LECTOR Christine USHERS Eddie SERVERS Vincent & Julia MONEY COUNTERS Dave & Lorraine
MUSICIANS Mary & Jimmy SUNDAY, July 19 LECTOR Kirk USHERS Travis SERVERS Addy & LeRoy MONEY COUNTERS LeRoy & Pat
MUSICIANS Carolyn & Jacquie SUNDAY, July 26 LECTOR Tom USHERS Eddie SERVERS Vincent & Julia MONEY COUNTERS Tom & Brenda
MUSICIANS Mary & Cheryl
Bulletins for the Homebound If you
know of any parishioner who would like
to receive a copy of the bulletin,
please contact office, 715-592-4330
or stmary@wi-net.com.
Prayer for Spiritual Communion My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Blessed Sacrament.
I love You above all things, and I desire You with all my heart. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, I ask you
to come spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already in my heart and unite myself to You completely.
Please do not let me ever be separated from You. Amen.
Parenting is not easy ... and there is no "one size fits all" approach.
Please check out our newly revised webpage with some great resources to
help you and others in your role as parents. diolc.org/marriage/parenting/
Campaign Status
Goal: $18,785.00
Amount Pledged: $22,605.00
Percent of Goal Pledged: 120.34%
Amount Pledged +/- Goal: $3,820.00
Amount Collected: $22,605.00
Percent of Goal Received: 120.34%
The Knights of Columbus Meeting at Sacred Heart church basement on
July 7th at 6:30 p.m. ALL ARE WELCOME.
Church Picnic News With thoughtful consideration
St. Mary’s I.C. 2020 Church Picnic has been cancelled.