Nicene CreedI believe in one God,the Father almighty,maker of heaven and earth,of all things visible and invisible.I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,the Only Begotten Son of God,born of the Father before all ages.God from God, Light from Light,true God from true God,begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father;through him all things were made.For us men and for our salvationhe came down from heaven,and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man.For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,he suffered death and was buried,and rose again on the third dayin accordance with the Scriptures.He ascended into heavenand is seated at the right hand of the Father.He will come again in gloryto judge the living and the deadand his kingdom will have no end.I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,who proceeds from the Father and the Son,who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,who has spoken through the prophets.I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sinsand I look forward to the resurrection of the deadand the life of the world to come. Amen.Penitential Act

Gloria — see sidebar

GLORIAGlory to God in the highest,and on earth peace to people of good will.We praise you,we bless you,we adore you,we glorify you,we give you thanks for your great glory,Lord God, heavenly King,O God, almighty Father.Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son,Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,you take away the sins of the world,have mercy on us;you take away the sins of the world,receive our prayer;you are seated at the right hand of the Father,have mercy on us.For you alone are the Holy One,you alone are the Lord,you alone are the Most High,Jesus Christ,with the Holy Spirit,in the glory of God the Father.Amen.

Gathering Song

November 7, 2021

Thirty-second Sundayin Ordinary Time

Parish Life Weekly Schedule There are lots of famous quotes credited to the likes of Mark Twain, Albert Einstein, and Abraham Lincoln … things that apparently

they never actually said. I suppose someone found the phrase so clever, so wise, that surely someone famous and important had to have said it first. But here is the story behind some clever words that I was able to track down. Maya Angelou, famed poet and memoirist, was visiting a classroom at Baylor University after which a professor, Greg Garrett, thanked her for her writing and her example. Then he added (in an academic environment that doesn’t always share the world of religious belief), "And to think ... you're a Christian." In his blog, Mr. Garrett reports (with a wee bit of embarrassment) that Ms. Angelou responded to him in her deep resonant voice: “Oh honey, I am not a Christian. I am trying to be a Christian.” “Trying to be a Christian” is how I opened my preaching last Tuesday, All Souls Day ... and from that clever response by Ms. Angelou, I tried to explain the meaning of our commemoration. There is no room in Heaven for sin and selfishness. God wants us full-grown. But thirty or sixty or ninety years, is not enough time for many of us to become fully grown, free from sin. Maybe I am being harsh, but looking around (and knowing myself) I see lots of people still working at trying to be Christian, and not so many finished projects yet. My Mother was a wonderfully faithful and loving woman, but when she died a dozen years ago, she still had an issue or two that needed to be addressed. All her life, for example, she tended to be a bit fearful. I don’t think she will be fully ready for Heaven until God removes that and makes her courageous. I think I take more after my Dad more than my Mom, so looking at me, you have some sense of the kinds of things he was still working on when he died at age 54. And God wants him full-grown too. And it’s that idea that God will not settle for us being partially finished, that fueled our ancestors in faith to trust in God’s gracious schooling even after death. God is surely the best of teachers and He will finish the work. And He gives you and me the dignity of helping. I mean, it’s God’s grace that transforms us … but He honors our affection for those whom we have loved and have passed, and welcomes our assistance on their behalf by inviting our prayer and sacrifice. No one would have thought it odd while she lived, that my prayer for my Mom had an effect. Catholics believe that our prayer for our dear ones continues to be a blessing after their passing. And that is what we mean by Purgatory. Though it’s usually capitalized, it isn’t a “place” like Mosinee or Paris … and lots of philosophical problems arise when we talk about “spending time” there. (With God, our concepts of time and space sort of melt away.) Yet Purgatory is our name for the process by which God would complete those whose orientation and trust were towards Him, but who didn’t start soon enough, live long enough, or were seriously contrite enough to be ready at death to meet God face-to-face. This cleansing and growing up thing are God’s gift to those trying to be a Christian. It gives me great hope. I trust you see it that way also. Msgr. Mark

Sunday, November 7 7:30am Confessions at CR 8:30am Mass at CR: Living and Deceased Members of the Norman Martell Family 10:30am Mass at SM: +Paul and Florence Schneider 6:00pm Confirmation - Parent & Teen Session at SM Cafeteria NOTE: The rosary will be said beginning at 11:35 am before the Daily Masses. The Divine Mercy Chaplet will follow Mass. Monday, November 8 5:30pm Mass at CR: +Leonard and Dorothy Wolfe 6:00pm Confessions at CR Tuesday, November 9 The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica 12:10pm Mass at CR: +Dennis and Anita Lewandowski 12:45pm Adoration at CR 3:00pm Mass at Forest Park: For the Special Intention of the Gerald and Carol Feldbruegge Family 5:30pm Rosary and Novena at CR 7:00pm Catholicism 101 at SM Cafeteria Wednesday, November 10 St. Leo the Great 12:10pm Mass at CR: +Sue Miller 6:00pm Faith Formation for Elementary and Middle School Thursday, November 11 St. Martin of Tours 12:10pm Mass at CR: +Ray Bolton Friday, November 12 St. Josephat 9:00am "What Catholics Believe" Bible Study at SM 12:10pm Mass at CR: +Daniel, Lucile, Peter, and Terri Markstrum 33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Saturday, November 13 3:00pm Confessions at SM 4:00pm Mass at SM: +Verjean Steiner 5:30pm Mass at CR: For the People of the Eastside Parishes Sunday, November 14 7:30am Confessions at CR 8:30am Mass at CR: +Pauline and Henry Wanserski 10:30am Mass at SM: +Verna Zmuda 6:00pm Confirmation - Teen Discipleship and Teen Session at SM CR - Church of the Resurrection ٠ SM - St. Michael Church

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Scripture Readings for this Week can be found at:

https://bible.usccb.org

More “Blah, Blah, Blah” from Msgr. Mark

Next Sunday Reflection Material 3

Readings for 33rd Sunday in Ordinary TimeNovember 14

Daniel 12:1-3; Hebrews 10:11-14,18; Mark 13:24-32As the Church year nears its end, we read two Scriptures from a kind of biblical writing called apocalyptic. It sounds ominous, and it sort of is. Apocalyptic literature became popular a couple of centuries before Jesus and generally died back a couple of centuries after Jesus, but it contin-ues to be composed (in a non-biblical form) even today. It tends to arise during periods of severe strain and outright persecution, giving a hopeful sense that God is about to act for his own on the day of his choosing. The book of Daniel was written when the Jews were suffering under religious persecution a century and a half before Jesus, and the thirteenth chapter of Mark includes Jesus’ teaching to his disciples as the early Church stood to face resistance from a non-believing majority. What words of hope do youfind in today’s Gospel, in Hebrews, and in Daniel?

Two Upcoming Celebrations of our National Day of ThanksgivingOn the evening before Thanksgiving, Wednesday the 24th at 6:30 pm, we will be re-connecting some threads that were cut by COVID’s onset, as parishioners at St. Michael and Resurrection Parishes are invited to join our neighbors at Imman-uel Lutheran (630 Adams Street)in an ecumenical Thanksgiving Service of the Word. Fr. Mark will preach. But, on the positive side, there will be pie to follow.

If you’d like to donate a pie, please take it to Immanuel Lutheran (enter through the doors from the Hamilton Street parking lot) on Tuesday the 23rd or Wednesday the 24th between 9am-3pm or Wednesday evening prior to the service (doors will be open by 5:00pm).

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Thanksgiving Day morning, November 25th, we will celebrate the Eucharist at 8:30 am at the Church of the Resurrection. Sorry, no pie at this one, but something far more sustaining: the Eucharist. Come to one; come to both. Gratitude isn’t a chore … it’s therapy.

Beginning on the First Sunday of Advent (November 28) we will have a limited number of the Sunday Readings books available at Mass. If you would like to purchase a copy of your very own, please let us know by November 8. They will be available on a separate table when they arrive with a basket for your offering of $3.50. Contact Tom at

tom@eastsideparishes.org or 715.842.4283 x6001.Please remember all of our homebound and

hospitalized parishioners from Resurrection and St. Michael Parishes in your prayers this week.

————————–St. Michael Votive Candles burn:

• In memory of Tom Vick• For a special intention

• For a peaceful death for M.M.P.• For good health for D.F.W.

• Recovery for Mike D.• For a special favor

• For good health for Rebekah and Travis family

Current COVID procedures at Sunday Masses at the Eastside ParishesLast updated October 13, 2021Here’s a rundown of our current procedures at worship:· For the unvaccinated, the continued wearing of face coverings and social distancing remain strongly recommended; even those who have been vaccinated are encouraged to mask at Mass and at other parish events.

· Most of each church will be available for seating with two exceptions: first, the pews at the very front and the very back of each section will continue to have an empty “buffer” row (behind or ahead of it) for those who would welcome more space between them and others. And for the time being the 5:30 pm Mass at Resurrection will continue to re-quire 6’ distancing and the wearing of masks by all.

· Taking the offering “passively” at the entrances of the church will continue for now.· Sanitizing of “high-touch” areas (pew tops, door handles, etc.) will continue per CDC recommendations.Stay tuned. Things change.

Resurrection Parish621 Second Street • Wausau, WI 54403715.845.6715 • www.eastsideparishes.orgOffice Hours: 8 am-12 pm Tuesday - Friday

St. Michael Parish611 Stark Street • Wausau, WI 54403

715.842.4283 • www.eastsideparishes.orgOffice Hours: 8 am-4 pm Mon. - Thurs., until noon on Friday

EASTSIDE PARISHES’ INFORMATION

Spend Some Quiet Time withOur Lord through EucharisticAdoration this Tues., Nov. 9Carve a little time out of your dayfor a personal visit with Jesus in theHoly Eucharist. Exposition and Adoration will begin at 12:30 pm at the Church of the Resurrection and conclude at 6:30 pm. Prayer materials and will be available to aid you during your visit.

Financial Giving October 31, 2021

St. Michael ParishAdult Envelopes/Offertory ............... $7,218.00Electronic Contributions................... $0.00

Weekly Total ............................... $7,218.00Fiscal Year-to-date Contributions .....$164,368.45

Church of the ResurrectionAdult Envelopes/Offertory ............... $7,734.75Electronic Contributions .................. $0.00

Weekly Total............................... $7,734.75Fiscal Year-to-date Contributions....$174,969.52

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October 31, 2021

Cash contributions this week ................$5,910.00Electronic contributions this week ......... $0.00

“We Believe” weekly total ................$5,910.00

Total “We Believe” cash contributions to date ..... $1,176,939.42

Total pledges (including friends’ match) .............. $1,341,987.43(not counting St. Ambrose Financial Services interest forgiveness)

Confirmation Preparation in our Eastside Parishes: Parent/Teen Meeting on November 7, 6pm, at St. Michael for youth in 10th grade preparing for Confirmation (to be confirmed in May), using a resource that is a hybrid of in-person and on-line learning sessions.Registration forms and sacramental certificate requirements are available on our parish website at:www.eastsideparishes.org/ffNewman Catholic School families and Faith Formation families share the sacramental preparation process.

Knights of Columbus 8th Annual Fund-Raising Dinner: Spare ribs and sauerkraut dinner at St. Matthew Parish on November 14, 11am-2pm. $12 tickets will be available at the door. Forms to be a Table Sponsor are available in both gathering areas. Proceeds will sponsor veterans on the Never Forgotten Honor Flight, help the Catholic Charities Warming Center in Wausau, and aid other charitable needs. Call Buddy at 715-842-9653 for additional information.

Area Events

All Holiday Sale at Holy Name Parish on Nov. 13, 9-5:30; Nov. 14, 9-noon. Christmas, Easter, Halloween, and more. Bake sale. Walking taco lunch available Saturday Use the S. 10th Ave. parking lot entrance and elevator to the hall.

Rumor has it that your mailed invitation to contribute to the

Annual Appeal arrived last week; can you help us support the work of

the Church beyond ourselves?Our Annual Appeal “progress thermome-ters” are out … but so far blank, as we wait for you to consider what sort of gifts you may be able to offer to support things like seminarian education, TV Mass production, and the works of Catholic Charities in the Diocese. If you haven’t received your materials, or if the dog ate them, we have extra copies at the offices. Help us as you can. Maybe in another week we will be able to show our initial progress.

St. Therese Holiday Showcase, 112 W. Kort Street, Schofield, November 20, 9am-3pm. Craft fair with 60 vendors and a bake sale. Free admission! A hot sandwich luncheon will be available from 10:30am-1pm.

St. James Fraternity of the Secular Franciscans will meet November 14 at 2:00 pm in St. Michael Krasowski Hall (study Reflection 11). Guests are welcome. For more infor-mation, call 715-845-8927.

Catholic Charities opened the Wausau Community Warming Center on November 1st for the 2021-2022 season. The Warming Center is located at the First United Methodist Church at 903 N. Third Street. Contact Tracy at trieger@cclse.org to become a volunteer or learn other ways you can contribute this season.

Since August 23, Catholic Charities has been at Fort McCoy assisting other social service agen-cies in welcoming our guests from Afghanistan. We continue to recruit volunteers and solicit in-kind and monetary donations. Visit our website at cclse.org to learn about how you can volun-teer or make a donation. Contact Karen Becker at kbecker@cclse.org for more information.

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Thanks, St. Michael Church & Church of the Resurrection. I love being here to help in a community where people are making

a difference every day. Thank you for all you do.

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Family. Friends.Community.

Gospel: Mark 12.38-44

Profession of Faith: Nicene Creed — see sidebar on front

The Universal Prayer

Reading II: Hebrews 9.24-28Gospel Acclamation

Song of Praise — Please rise and sing

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

Preparation of Gifts and Altar

Preface DialogueEucharistic Acclamations — see sidebarSong During the Communion Procession — Cantor first, then assembly

EUCHARISTIC ACCLAMATIONHoly, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.Heaven and earth are full of your glory.Hosanna in the highest.Blessed is he,blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.Hosanna in the highest.Hosanna in the highest.

MYSTERY OF FAITHWe proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again, until you come again.

THE LORD’S PRAYEROur Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil...and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever.

INVITATION TO COMMUNIONBehold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof,but only say the wordand my soulshall be healed.

LITURGY OF THE WORDReading I: 1 Kings 17.10-16Response: Psalm 146 — Cantor first, then assembly