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St. Mary’s

Celebrating our 100th Anniversary

Incorporated 12 February 1918 — 12 February 2018 Under the Title St. Mary’s of the Lake

Fr. Philip Dinh-Van-Thiep pdinhvanthiep@gmail.com

Deacon William Doran

Parish Address 15232 County F, PO Box 219 Lakewood, WI 54138

Parish Office 715-276-7364 Hours: 9am-4pm Email: stmary01@centurytel.net Fax: 715-276-1414 Web site: www.stmarys-lakewood.com

Parish Mission Statement We the members of St. Mary’s of the Lake are called by Jesus to be the light of the world, through the mission and ministry of His Catholic Church; to discover Him, follow Him, worship Him, and share His love.

of the Lake August 26, 2018

Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus then said to the Twelve, "Do

you also want to leave?" Simon Peter answered him, "Master, to whom shall we go? You have the

words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that

you are the Holy One of God." - Jn 6:67-69

Sacraments Reconciliation

Lakewood: First Fridays 9am, Sat. 3:30pm Silver Cliff: after 5:30pm Mass on the 1st Saturday of the month Crooked Lake: after 7:30am Mass on the 2nd Sunday of the month

Baptism Preparation program required, please contact the office

Confirmation Usually confirmed in the junior and senior year of high school

Marriage Make arrangements with the pastor six months prior to desired date

Anointing of the Sick Individual arrangements can be made through the parish office

First Friday Mass at 8:30 am Exposition from 9:00am - 10:00am Reconciliation from 9:00am - 10:00am Benediction at 10:00am

Religious Education Classes Wednesday Evenings October - May 1st-6th 4:00pm-5:30pm 7th-12th 6:30pm-8:00pm

The Rosary Lakewood: Wednesdays & Fridays at 8am Silver Cliff: Saturdays before 5:30 Mass.

L A K E W O O D C H U R C H

C R O O K E D L A K E C H A P E L

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Pray the Rosary Please join us every Wednesday before Mass at 8:00am to pray the Rosary for the sick of the parish. Join us on

Fridays at 8:00am to pray the Rosary for peace.

Mass Intentions

Saturday, August 25, 2018 4:00pm Lakewood: Don Fietzer 5:30pm Silver Cliff : Living & Deceased People of the Parish

Sunday, August 26, 2018 7:30am Crooked Lake: Russ & Rita McMonagle

65th Wedding Anniversary

9:00am Lakewood: Richard Johnson

Tuesday, August 28, 2018 8:30am Lakewood: Jim Bleier

Wednesday, August 29, 2018 8:30am Lakewood: Dallas Wixom

Thursday, August 30, 2018 8:30am Lakewood: Mike & Dan Kretschmann

Friday, August 31, 2018 8:30am Lakewood: Living & Deceased People of the Parish

Saturday, September 1, 2018 4:00pm Lakewood: Alvin & Eleanore Goffard

5:30pm Silver Cliff : Ann Koss

Sunday, September 2, 2018 7:30am Crooked Lake: William Pasterski

9:00am Lakewood: Lawrence & Regina Zuleger

Prayer Requests . . . For healing and good health of mind, body, and spirit: Ed Vejvoda, Karen Czyzewski, Chris Enderby, Merle Verhagen, Sami V., Kathy Jo Davison, Fred Schneider, Judy Campshure and Peter Wagner

For eternal rest, and for God’s blessings on their families: Phyllis Edge, Agnes Pizzala, Clara Burba and Richard Lecomte

For all the prayer requests written in our Parish Book of Petitions.

Centennial Corner The outside stone of St. Mary’s church is “Fond du Lac Stone.” The pews are made of white oak.

Your Sharing Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Lakewood……………………...………..…..…..…..$4134.99 Silver Cliff………………………………………………..$332.75

Crooked Lake……………...……….……..............$478.00 Total.…………………………………...……..….…......$4945.74 Assumption of Mary……………………….………$725.00

God Bless You For Your Sharing & Thank You!

Seminarian Collection Thank you to those who have participated in the annual Seminarian Collection: Hope for the Future, Help them Today. There is still time to respond to the great need we have to support our local seminarians. Have you made your gift? So far this year our parish has raised $1,940.00. Last year, we raised a total of $7,165.00. Let us see if we can increase our support of this important part of the mission of the Diocese of Green Bay. Disciples need to support one another. Make your gift today by mailing in your pledge card or visit www.catholicfoundationgb.org/give.

Prayer Shawls available please contact the parish office.

Parish Tithing This month our parish has given $1,450.00 split equally to the Christian Food Pantry in Townsend, Avail Domestic Shelter and Hope Life Center in Antigo. This amount is a sacrificial gift of 5% of the money in our regular collections in July.

Welcome!

Cheerfully, we welcome all who have come! May God put joy in our hearts and wisdom in our minds and strength to do God’s will. Come! Let us praise the Creator of us all.

Love is the Beauty of the Soul.

Hospitality Weekend! You are cordially invited for coffee and donuts on the first Sunday of every month, after the 9am Mass at Lakewood and the 7:30am Mass at Crooked Lake.

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Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time August 26, 2018 Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. Mary’s of the Lake: The Gospel for this Sunday (our 21st SUN in the Ordinary Time) is the 5th in the SERIES OF 5 GOSPELS FOR 5 SUNDAYS IN A ROW ON THE BREAD OF LIFE. A quick review: Four weeks ago, we heard of the miracle of the

multiplication of 5 loaves and 2 fish to feed more than five thousand people, to show that Jesus had the Power to do the impossible!

After showing his Power, 3 weeks ago, Jesus began to teach about the Bread of Life, and said: “For the bread of God is that which comes down from Heaven and give life to the world.”

Two weeks ago, we heard Jesus repeat & emphasize that: "I am the Bread that comes down from Heaven.” The people murmured when hearing this saying!

Last week we heard that the murmuring led to an outright quarreling among the people, who said: "HOW CAN THIS MAN GIVE US HIS FLESH TO EAT?" Jesus only affirmed his teaching.

This Sunday we heard that people went FROM QUARRELING TO DISBELIEF –They were shocked at what Jesus taught. Knowing full well the reaction from the people, and knowing full well what He wanted to teach. Jesus did not give in. He only stood his ground and said: "Does my teaching shock you?" Being truly shocked, many did chicken out. It could have been the right time for Jesus to become more ‘politically correct’ and

told the people what they wanted to hear. Jesus could have said: ‘Wait a minute. Don’t leave me! What I said about my Flesh and Blood was only a symbolic way of saying. I need you. Stay with me, and be happy.’ No, Jesus did not say so. He was only stronger as He challenged: “And you: Do you want to leave me too?” Representing the 12, when the going got tough, the tough got going, Peter made his great proclamation: ‘Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God!’ Isn’t it true that even nowadays, we may be tempted to believe what Jesus taught us about His Flesh and Blood is only to be taken in a symbolic sense? Even nowadays, we are tempted to chicken out saying: That sort of teaching is so hard, so odd, and so unreal. Sometimes we may be even shocked to hear of quite a high percentage of Catholics who do not believe in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. May the Grace of God strengthen us so that we can always be among those when the going gets tough, the tough get going. Along with the Church, we are reminded of our faith in the Real Presence (Body & Blood, Soul & Divinity of Jesus) in the Holy Eucharist.

Fr. Philip

Parish Meetings Mission Sewing Circle

Thursday, August 30th at 9am in the Church Hall

Everyone is Welcome to the Meetings!

Have you checked out our Parish Web-Site?

www.stmarys-lakewood.com Please do so! Lots of information! You can view pictures of all our Centennial events & Picnic.

Picnic News! The Parish Picnic Committee would like to thank everyone who attended and helped make our 22nd Annual Picnic a huge success! When we get the final figures we will pass them on.

A Special Thank You! To all the parishioners and friends of St. Mary’s who shared their talents with us by donating items to the bucket raffle and silent auction. From the crafty to the shoppers we had a wonderful turn out of items. These were all greatly appreciated! Also, a special thank you to everyone who donated items or services to make our picnic a success. We are sincerely grateful to you.

Congratulations to Our Winners! $2000.00 James Pierquet of Crivitz $1000.00 The Beach Club of Lakewood $500.00 Diane Borchardt of Wabeno $100.00 winners are: Cathy Rauwald of Green Bay, Terry Aerts of Lakewood, Don Simon of Fond Du Lac, Wayne O’Connell of Lakewood and Alissa Vosters of Green Bay.

Holy Name Barbecue As part of our Centennial Celebrations the Holy Name Society is having a barbecue after the 4pm Mass on September 8th. Plan to stay and have dinner on us! There is a sign up sheet by the elevator. Everyone is welcome!

Catholic Relief Services Register now to meet with CRS Representatives to discuss how CRS programming can enhance your parish's efforts in discipleship, talk about current social concerns and collaborate with your neighbors. On Wednesday, September 12th from 9am to 12:30pm St. Mary’s of the Lake Parish is one of three parishes hosting this event. Questions? Contact Eric Weydt at 920-272-8344 or eweydt@gbdioc.org. For registration questions, or to register, contact Theresa McKenna at tmckenna@gbdioc.org or 920-272-8291. Register early. Space is limited.