St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church has been serving the Catholic community of Park Falls, Wisconsin for over one hundred years.
June 1, 2021
Dear Northwoods Catholic Community Parishioners,
Happy summer! First of all, I would like to thank you, everyone, for being patient and following all the precautions to be safe in this time of uncertainty. The good news is we are getting better and better every day. A special thanks to everyone who stepped forward to do the different ministries in this difficult time.
There are parts of the world still suffering from COVID-19 greatly. In India, they are going through a very difficult time. So we need to continue to be cautious and take all the necessary precautions. At the same time, we need to celebrate with a grateful heart what we have and not necessarily live in fear either. Please see the enclosed letter from Bishop James Powers which gives detailed guideline to go forward with liturgies and other parish activities.
We are planning to start back different ministries like servers, extraordinary ministers of Eucharist, Choir, and so on. In the beginning, it may be a little different in each of our parishes because of the structure and space, but our hope is eventually we can do it like before. As I said, slowly we try to get back to normal, we need more ministers. If you are a piano player or singer and would like to share your talent, please call the office. Please don’t feel bad, if you are not a musician, you are most welcome to sign up for any other ministries: servers, readers, and so on. If you are already a minister, you will be receiving an email or a phone call. In case, if you didn’t get an email or phone call, please call the office. This year Totus Tuus will be July 25-30. Please mark your calendar and encourage everyone our children and youth to participate. It will be a wonderful experience.
Easter season concluded with the celebration of Pentecost, we began the Ordinary Time. In Ordinary Time, last Sunday we celebrated the Most Holy Trinity, and next Sunday, June 6, 2021 we will be celebrating The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Last Parish Council we decided to have the Eucharistic Adoration on Sunday, June 6 after the 8:00 A.M. (9:00 am to 4:00 pm) at Immaculate Conception, Butternut. It will be a great opportunity to spend an hour in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. If you are able to sign up for an hour please call the office or please just show up whenever you can and spend time in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. Let us give thanks to God for keeping us safe well, and let us ask for his continued blessing on us so we can grow in faith and celebrate the gift with others.
Sunday, June 13, 2021 is the actual feast day of St. Anthony. This year, you may not see it on the liturgical calendar because it falls on Sunday. Last two parish council meetings, we were planning the celebration Feast of the patron saint of the Parish. We decided to begin a Novena to St. Anthony on June 4. You can participate by coming to daily Mass, or you can sign up online (we will be posting the link on Facebook, bulletin, and website) or you can pick up a booklet from the entrance of the St. Anthony Church. The celebration of the Feast will be on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at 9:30 A.M. Mass and box brunch follow. All are welcome to come and celebrate the Feast of St. Anthony. If you could give a phone call or send an email, we could prepare well. In case you couldn’t notify us in advance, please don’t hesitate to come. We will be well prepared.
Our cluster is planning to have a float for Pioneer Day and Flambeau Rama parade. We are looking for creative ideas and talented people to help with the float. If you could help with it please call the Parish office in Butternut or Park Falls. St. Anthony rectory roof replacement was almost done just before the winter. But they couldn’t get the parts for gutters and downspouts. We just got those parts and they will be finishing up soon.
I would like to join the parish and fiancé council of our parishes to thank you for the generous giving. Last year and a half, some of you were not able to come for the Mass. Still, you brought in or mailed your giving envelop. Thank you to everyone who gives generously and supports our parishes. We enjoy the sacrifices of our parents, grand or/and great grandparents. Whatever we sacrifice will help our church to provide faith for the future generation.
Every year we have Catholic Service Appeal (CSA). The year 2020-2021 is towards the end of the drive. Please see the goal and where we are at this point below:
Goal Received Remaining
St. Anthony $33,648.00 $18,171.00 $15,477.00
Immaculate Conception $10,599.00 $3,190.00 $7,409.00
St. Francis $4,834.00 $1,415.00 $3,419.00
Thank you to all of you who already gave or pledged towards CSA. If you forgot please make a donation towards it. There is no gift that is too small or too big. If we reach the goal, still, the remaining balance we have to pay from our checking account. Please support CSA.
When we pray together, we stay together. It is true as a family and as a church. Please come and celebrate our faith and if possible support our parish financially. Also, you can support the parish with your time and talent by involving in different ministries. It is time for a new beginning. It is the best time, to begin with, the celebration of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.
Some of you received the Hymnals at the beginning of the year. If you didn’t get a Hymnal please ask the greeters, they will give you one. You can take home and bring with you every time you come for Mass.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Fr. Shaji Joseph Pazhukkathara
Dear Northwoods Catholic Community Parishioners,
Happy summer! First of all, I would like to thank you, everyone, for being patient and following all the precautions to be safe in this time of uncertainty. The good news is we are getting better and better every day. A special thanks to everyone who stepped forward to do the different ministries in this difficult time.
There are parts of the world still suffering from COVID-19 greatly. In India, they are going through a very difficult time. So we need to continue to be cautious and take all the necessary precautions. At the same time, we need to celebrate with a grateful heart what we have and not necessarily live in fear either. Please see the enclosed letter from Bishop James Powers which gives detailed guideline to go forward with liturgies and other parish activities.
We are planning to start back different ministries like servers, extraordinary ministers of Eucharist, Choir, and so on. In the beginning, it may be a little different in each of our parishes because of the structure and space, but our hope is eventually we can do it like before. As I said, slowly we try to get back to normal, we need more ministers. If you are a piano player or singer and would like to share your talent, please call the office. Please don’t feel bad, if you are not a musician, you are most welcome to sign up for any other ministries: servers, readers, and so on. If you are already a minister, you will be receiving an email or a phone call. In case, if you didn’t get an email or phone call, please call the office. This year Totus Tuus will be July 25-30. Please mark your calendar and encourage everyone our children and youth to participate. It will be a wonderful experience.
Easter season concluded with the celebration of Pentecost, we began the Ordinary Time. In Ordinary Time, last Sunday we celebrated the Most Holy Trinity, and next Sunday, June 6, 2021 we will be celebrating The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Last Parish Council we decided to have the Eucharistic Adoration on Sunday, June 6 after the 8:00 A.M. (9:00 am to 4:00 pm) at Immaculate Conception, Butternut. It will be a great opportunity to spend an hour in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. If you are able to sign up for an hour please call the office or please just show up whenever you can and spend time in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. Let us give thanks to God for keeping us safe well, and let us ask for his continued blessing on us so we can grow in faith and celebrate the gift with others.
Sunday, June 13, 2021 is the actual feast day of St. Anthony. This year, you may not see it on the liturgical calendar because it falls on Sunday. Last two parish council meetings, we were planning the celebration Feast of the patron saint of the Parish. We decided to begin a Novena to St. Anthony on June 4. You can participate by coming to daily Mass, or you can sign up online (we will be posting the link on Facebook, bulletin, and website) or you can pick up a booklet from the entrance of the St. Anthony Church. The celebration of the Feast will be on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at 9:30 A.M. Mass and box brunch follow. All are welcome to come and celebrate the Feast of St. Anthony. If you could give a phone call or send an email, we could prepare well. In case you couldn’t notify us in advance, please don’t hesitate to come. We will be well prepared.
Our cluster is planning to have a float for Pioneer Day and Flambeau Rama parade. We are looking for creative ideas and talented people to help with the float. If you could help with it please call the Parish office in Butternut or Park Falls. St. Anthony rectory roof replacement was almost done just before the winter. But they couldn’t get the parts for gutters and downspouts. We just got those parts and they will be finishing up soon.
I would like to join the parish and fiancé council of our parishes to thank you for the generous giving. Last year and a half, some of you were not able to come for the Mass. Still, you brought in or mailed your giving envelop. Thank you to everyone who gives generously and supports our parishes. We enjoy the sacrifices of our parents, grand or/and great grandparents. Whatever we sacrifice will help our church to provide faith for the future generation.
Every year we have Catholic Service Appeal (CSA). The year 2020-2021 is towards the end of the drive. Please see the goal and where we are at this point below:
Goal Received Remaining
St. Anthony $33,648.00 $18,171.00 $15,477.00
Immaculate Conception $10,599.00 $3,190.00 $7,409.00
St. Francis $4,834.00 $1,415.00 $3,419.00
Thank you to all of you who already gave or pledged towards CSA. If you forgot please make a donation towards it. There is no gift that is too small or too big. If we reach the goal, still, the remaining balance we have to pay from our checking account. Please support CSA.
When we pray together, we stay together. It is true as a family and as a church. Please come and celebrate our faith and if possible support our parish financially. Also, you can support the parish with your time and talent by involving in different ministries. It is time for a new beginning. It is the best time, to begin with, the celebration of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.
Some of you received the Hymnals at the beginning of the year. If you didn’t get a Hymnal please ask the greeters, they will give you one. You can take home and bring with you every time you come for Mass.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Fr. Shaji Joseph Pazhukkathara
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