Saint
Patrick Parish
May 11, 2008
Pentecost
From
Our Pastor
The Jews of Old Testament times had a number of religious feasts throughout the year. Ea
ch
year on the Feast of Weeks, they offered to God the first-fruits of the corn
harvest (see Leviticus 23:9-21). This Feast of Weeks fell 50 days after
the Passover Feast, and the name "Pentecost" is the Greek word meaning
"fiftieth day." In later Jewish times, it also celebrated the
giving of the Law to Moses on
On this
fiftieth day, then, we see reported in the Acts of the Apostles how the Holy
Spirit came upon them in dramatic fashion, fulfilling the promise Jesus had
made to the apostles. Pentecost has been called "the birthday of
the Church." Each of us should spend some time in prayer this week
asking the Holy Spirit to fill us with what we need, with what God wants to give
us. The Holy Spirit is the life of the Church and the life of our souls.
I'll be
heading down to see my good mother on Sunday evening. I suppose it would
be nice of me to cook dinner for her, but my father prefers her pasta to mine. May
God reward all you mothers on this Mothers Day for the sacrifices you have made
to bring life into the world and give your love generously to your children.
And have a great week.
--Fr. Berns
Mass
Intentions for the week of May 11th
Sat.
May 10 5:00 PM For
the Parishioners
Sun. May
11 8:00 AM
For the repose of the soul of
Marie Bader
10:30 AM For the repose
of the soul of
Jim Neustadter
Tue. May
13 8:00 AM
For the repose of the soul of
Henry Jancek
Wed.
May 14 8:00 AM
For the repose of the souls of
Harry & Alice Pellegrin
Thur. May
15 8:00 AM
For the Living & Deceased
Members
of the Infant Jesus of
Fri.
May
16 8:00 AM
For the repose of the soul of
Robert Beghin
Sat.
May 17 5:00 PM For
the Parishioners
Sun. May
18 8:00 AM
For the repose of the soul of
Joseph Skalak
10:30 AM For the repose
of the soul of
Gerald Hersil
Pray
for the health of Shirley
Curran, Ted Penfield, Robert Seitz, Helen
Trute, Kathy Loescher, Luke Shaw, Bill
Shaw, Julie (Watry) Stoner, Wally Pajak, Elliot Kramer, Francis Wood, Karen
Szalpski, Mary Wilson, Joyce Wilson, Maurice Murray, Eleanor Winker, Max Teumer,
Roger Horton, Father Reardon, Barb
Creswell, Marie Shelton, Jeri Delgado, Connor Ledene, Todd Hodge, Ben Reynebeau,
Ken Hallwood, Michael Hubert, Art Preston, Frances Thomas, Jim Olson,
Duane Domann, George Gabay, Raymond Geissler, Alice Moriarty, Bernard
Resch and John Ruland.
Pray
for those in the military serving our country: Jason
Witkowiak, Bradley Bires, Jeffery Burdick, Shayne Tabbert, John Miller,
and Ryan Tabbert.
Our
sympathy and prayers to
the family of Andrew Garrigan who
passed away this week. May he
rest in peace.
Thank
you to everyone for all of
our prayers and well wishes for my son-in-law, Ron Knight.
His last check-up showed no cancer.
Fran
Schroeder
Thank
you to those who are sponsoring our large flower
pots in front of the church: Pete
Conway; Art & Shari Randall; Steve & Jane Powers; Carl & Rosemary
Weir; Tom & Pat Brounacker; Dan & Patty Schluter; Marv & Jan
Mullenberg; Debbie Frisch; and Bob & Therese Severson.
Spring is finally here!
A
Graduation Mass will
be celebrated on Sunday, June 8th at 10:30 AM.
If you have a child graduating this spring, please call the rectory with
their name and whether or not they will be attending this Mass.
Upcoming Event: Our Healing Mass will be Wednesday, June 11 at 11 AM. Lunch and bingo following. Rides will be provided if needed. Contact Jan Mullenberg at 847-6054.
MINISTRY
SCHEDULE—Weekend of May 10 & 11
Saturday,
5:00 PM
Lectors:
Mary Ann Witcraft
Extraordinary
Ministers:
Jean Orlowski, Ken Korish,
David Hoffmann
Servers:
Megan Bauer, Amber Bellows
Greeters:
Joyce Wilson, Monica Niles, Kathleen Quinn
Musicians:
Todd Senzig,
Gift Bearers:
Bob & Therese Severson
Scrip Seller:
Carrie Kudick
Ushers:
Bernie Lubinski, Gerald Gardner, Fran Lunenschloss
Sunday,
8:00 AM
Lectors:
Shirley Buttner, Pamela Zolondek
Extraordinary
Ministers: John
Noga, Nancy Noga,
Pam Zolondek
Servers:
Jessie Rollins, Taylor Miller
Greeters:
Harry & Shirley Buttner, Dee Powers
Musicians:
Jane Bauer, Terri Stott
Gift Bearers:
Betty Bader-Kryka
Scrip Seller:
Sonja Salm
Ushers:
Bernard Wells, Mike Lubinski, George Treml,
Arnie
Penzkover
Sunday,
10:30 AM
Lectors:
Marion Modrich, Shirley Craine
Extraordinary
Ministers:
Gail Boehm, Joe Buttner, Mary Buttner
Servers:
Maisie Ryan, Adam Ryan
Greeters:
Corwin & Marlene Tralmer, Deb Scaccia
Musicians:
Peg Schmitz, Cristina Nigrelli
Gift Bearers:
The Randy Mullenberg Family
Scrip Seller:
Tamara Ryan
Ushers:
Larry Czys, Rich Mazur, Greg Cowan, Jim Allaby
10:30
AM Nursing Home Rosary
Chitra & Elaine Garrigan
MINISTRY
SCHEDULE—Weekend of May 17 & 18
Saturday,
5:00 PM
Lectors:
Jerilyn Kolba
Extraordinary
Ministers:
Carrol Kaiser, Corinne
Kaiser,
Gerrie Carney
Servers:
Kim French, Gavin Brand
Greeters:
Marge Tremain, Connie Burns, Monica Niles
Musicians:
Peg Schmitz, Patty Wilke
Gift
Bearers: Pat & Cathy Ripp Family
Scrip
Seller: Mary Gruber
Ushers:
Bernie Lubinski, Gerald Gardner, Fran Lunenschloss
Sunday,
8:00 AM
Lectors:
Nora Scully, George Hepler
Extraordinary
Ministers: Nora
Scully, Kathy Kraemer,
Mary Beth Crowley
Servers:
Marissa Peterson, Thomas Pannarale
Greeters:
Robert & Vicky Boehm
Musicians:
The Sieja Family
Gift
Bearers: The Fran Skalak Family
Scrip
Seller: Karen Pannarale
Ushers:
Bernard Wells, Mike Lubinski, George Treml,
Arnie
Penzkover
Sunday,
10:30 AM
Lectors:
Sue Hollenbeck, Bill Curran
Extraordinary
Ministers:
Brother Jim Boyle, Marion Modrich,
Millie Hovde
Servers:
Jordan Moore, Justin Dolata
Greeters:
Rob & Ann June, Mary Ann Allaby, Jaime Pouillie
Musicians:
Jessica Tremain, Cristina Nigrelli
Gift
Bearers: Richard & Carol Mazur
Family
Scrip
Seller: Tiffany Kolb
Ushers:
Larry Czys, Rich Mazur, Greg Cowan, Jim Allaby
10:30 AM Nursing Home Rosary Harry & Shirley Buttner
Religious
Education
The
Monday evening Great Adventure Bible Series has ended for the Summer. We will
meet again in September.
Congratulations
to all who made their First Communion last Sunday Morning.
If there is any adult who has not been confirmed and would like to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation next year, please contact Bro Jim in the DRE's office.
Softball
practice this Sunday (May 11) at 3:00 PM.
We will practice every Sunday in May.
Anyone interested in playing may come to the practice or call John at
847-6393. Minimum age requirement is
12 years old. Teams are co-ed with
equal numbers of male and female.
Diocesan
Catholic Women Spirituality Day—Saturday,
June 14th at Our lady of
Attention:
The Adventure Camp students are
asking for the help of the bakers of the Parish. The students would like to have
a bake sale before and after Mass on Saturday May 17 and before and after the
Masses on Sunday May 18. Donations of baked good to help raise money for
Adventure Camp will be deeply appreciated.
Valley
of Our Lady Monastery in Prairie du Sac—In
celebration of their 50 years in Wisconsin and the Madison Diocese, the Valley
of Our Lady Monastery will be open to the public on Saturday, May 17 from
12:30—4:30 PM. More information is
available on the bulletin board in the gathering area.
Church
Rummage Sale—Mauston
United
Mauston
United
Weekly
Calendar
Monday
May 12
6:00 PM Holy
Hour, Adoration & Benediction
Tuesday
May 13
7:00 PM Young
Adults—Reardon Hall
Wednesday May
14 8:45 AM
The Great Adventure Bible Study - Reardon
Hall
Thursday May
15 11—1
Rosary Group—Reardon Hall
7:00 PM Parish
Council—Reardon Hall
Friday
May 16
8:45 AM Friday
Folders—Rectory
Stewardship
Corner Weekend of May 3 & 4
BUDGETED
ACTUAL
Adult
Envelopes
$ 8,500.00
10,061.00
Children’s
Envelopes
46.00
56.50
Loose
Offering
705.00
978.41
Total Weekly
Offering:
$ 9,251.00
11,095.91
Year-to-date*
budget requirement
$439,472.00
Year-to-date
amount contributed
$429,110.43
*Fiscal Year July 1, 2007 to current date
Family
Life Corner
We
asked Treasured Words to order a variety of Fr. Benedict Groeschel's books for
those of us who are going to see him in August.
I have picked up a couple new ones to add to my collection.
I will take one or two along to have him autograph.
Of course you don't have go on the trip to buy a book. Check them out
soon to get the best choice. He is a
great writer. You can catch him on EWTN on Sunday night at 7PM.
We
promised more ideas for introducing your children to Our Blessed Mother.
Include her in some way in a remembrance on Mother's Day as Jesus gave
her to all of us, to be our Mother, too. You
might see what shrines may be close and make a family outing and explain the
particular devotion. The one to Our
Lady of Guadalupe near LaCrosse is a beautiful one and the Votive Chapel
contains windows depicting a number of the devotions to her.
Remember that as you draw closer to Mary, she draws you closer to her
Son, Jesus.
Congratulations to all of the children who received their First Holy Communion.
A
Mothers’ Day Prayer
Thank
You, Holy Father, for Your special gift of mothers; for the example of Your
unconditional love they share with their children.
Thank You for the mother who lets her child know without doubt he or she
is loved, and for the child who returns that love.
Lord, today we pray You will protect and guide mothers everywhere; that
You will grant them Your wisdom in loving and teaching their children.
Today, may children everywhere remember the warm caresses and whispers in
the night; the tears dried and Band-Aids, the peach cobbler, the laughter; and
the blood curdling scream, "No!" at the brink of danger.
Thank
You for the mothers who played with us, taught us, nurtured us, fed us, listened
to us and tried to understand us. Today,
may we remember Mom's beauty when we were young; and her loveliness discovered
as we aged. Lord, today draw
specially close the mothers who are alone, for whatever reason; and grant them
Your comfort, Your pleasure, Your peace. And,
Lord, for children who are alone, because of distance, death, or indifference,
may good memories flood their minds. And
if there is not a good memory, may forgiveness burst forth from their hearts and
revive in them long lost joy. Thank you particularly for phone calls today, and
for a shared "I Love You." Today
as we honor, celebrate, or simply reflect on the woman who gave us birth, or who
adopted us into her heart. We thank You, Lord, for life, and for our mother!
In Jesus name, Amen.
Feast
Days this Week
Tuesday
May 13 Our
Lady of