 Totus Tuus is finally here! All Faiths Welcome Register on Monday in the school cafeteria Bugging Out A father was reading Bible stories to his young son and said, "The man named Lot was warned to take his wife and flee out of the city, but his wife looked back and was turned into a pillar of salt." His son asked, "What happened to the flea?" ********************************************
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A Round of Golf
Three men went out to play a round of golf: Moses, Jesus, and an old man. Moses tee'd off first, and the ball landed in the water. He parted the water and hit the ball in for a birdie. Jesus went next, and the ball landed in the water. He walked on the water and hit the ball in for a birdie. Lastly the old man tee'd off, but before the ball could hit the water, a fish jumped out and caught the ball in its mouth. Then an eagle swooped down and caught the fish. Lightning struck near the eagle, frightening it, causing it to drop the fish. When the fish hit the ground, it dropped the ball in for a perfect hole in one. Jesus and Moses turn to the old man, and Jesus said, "Dad, if you don't quit playing like that, we're not going to bring you anymore."  Gimme a BREAK
An atheist was spending a quiet day fishing when suddenly his boat was attacked by the Loch Ness monster. In one easy flip, the beast tossed him and his boat high into the air. Then it opened its mouth to swallow both. As the man sailed head over heels, he cried out, “Oh, my God! Help me!” At once, everything froze in place and, as the atheist hung in mid-air, a booming voice came down from the clouds, “I thought you didn’t believe in me?” “Come on, God, gimme a break!” the man pleaded. “Two minutes ago I didn’t believe in the Loch Ness monster either!” What’s happening the week of June 16th you ask? Prayer: Don’t give God instructions—just report for duty! Mary, Elizabeth & Friendship
What does a 2,000-year-old girl talk and look like? The Gospel tells us in the story of the Visitation, recorded in Luke Chapter 1. This week, we celebrate that special feast when Mary visits Elizabeth. So what can women learn from this friendship? Help a sister out. The Visitation involves a first-trimester mother traveling cross-country to serve a friend. Who needs your help this week? Affirm each other. Elizabeth's first words were ones of encouragement. We may know our friends' flaws, but we don't need to fixate on them. Sing out loud. Mary ends their encounter with the Magnificat, one of the most celebrated song-prayers of Scripture. Celebrate with your friends! Rejoice over each other's blessings. TOTUS TUUS (summer catholic youth program) June 16-21, 2019 Don’t have your child hear from the other kids. Have them experience this wonderful faith filled week for themselves? Registration forms available at the parish office. Coincidence is when God chooses to remain anonymous. 7 Things Every High School Graduate Should Hear
1. Live with intention. College will be full of new opportunities. Think carefully about your priorities for your new start. 2. Make the right friends. There will be plenty of new people! Concentrate on the ones who motivate you to be a better person. 3. It's a big world! Look for new perspectives, new opportunities, and new ideas that push you to grow. 4. Find a mentor. Building relationships with people who have "been there, done that" can be a great help. 5. Give yourself away. You may not need to volunteer anymore, but you'll be surprised what you learn, how you grow, and who you meet when you serve. 6. Before you go, learn how to do your laundry, address an envelope, schedule a doctor's appointment, use public transportation, and cook basic meals (ramen doesn't count!). 7. Remember that God is in control. And that's a good thing! Totus Tuus ~Adult volunteers to assist the children all week or for a day ~People/families to provide a snack and/or bottled water for a day Contact Kathy Rominske 715-762-4494 x116 You don't receive respect; you earn it and you aren't given opportunity; you fight for it. ANTHONY CORVINO Spirit of God, grant me: The gift of wisdom To see the world through your eyes, The gift of counsel To make difficult decisions, The gifts of knowledge and understanding To use my mind to know you and to love you, The gift of fortitude To have the courage to live in the faith Despite the difficulties and disappointments, The gift of piety To be able to express my special love And commitment to you, And the right kind of awesome fear That makes me pause to wonder and revere God’s Love. Amen. Calendar of events: May 19-Bacculaurette Mass at SA; 9:30a June 16-21 TOTUS TUUS all faiths are welcome He who angers you, controls you!  “There is no misery that could be a match for My mercy.” ~ Jesus to St. Faustina Calendar of events: April 28-Last Sunday School of the school year May 1-last RE classes May 12-Confirmation Mass at SA; 9:30a May 19-Bacculaurette Mass at SA; 9:30a Summer Youth Program All Faiths Welcomed Grades 1-12 Registration forms at church entrances and parish office & website Kwik Trip has discontinued the Milk Moola program resulting in udder sadness for all involved. No need to be saving caps and labels. Why does the date of Easter change every year, while most other celebrations are celebrated on the same day?
Every feast is celebrated at a certain time for a reason. Saints feast days are commonly the day of their death. While we don't know Jesus' exact birthday, we celebrate the "light of the world" around the time of winter solstice, as dark, wintery days begin to lengthen again. We have a historical clue, however, to when the Easter events occurred. We know that Jesus was crucified the day before Passover. The Jews calculated the date for Passover based on both the solar and lunar calendars. It corresponds to the first full moon after the spring equinox. The early Christians maintained this connection in their celebrations of Easter on the first Sunday after the paschal full moon. We don't re-calculate the full moon every year. As astronomy developed, so too did the forecasts of when Easter would occur in future years. The Church has created a table of calculated dates, projecting the date of Easter decades in advance. The date of Easter also determines the date of Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent, as well as the feast days following in the Easter season, including Pentecost. So these feasts move, too! This tradition may seem complicated, but it connects our Christian faith now to what has come before - our Jewish roots and the real, historical reality of Christ's suffering, death, and resurrection. Calendar of events: April 24-all grades meet; Divine Mercy service. Gr 6-11; 7pm April 26- Short video after mass; The Virgin Mary’s Struggles; 7 min.; in Padua Center April 28-1st Communion Mass at IC; 8am April 28-Last Sunday School of the school year May 1-last RE classes May 12-Confirmation Mass at SA; 9:30a May 19-Bacculaurette Mass at SA; 9:30a What a caterpillar calls the end of the world, God calls a butterfly. Hosanna to the Messiah!
While Jesus would not be crowned an earthly king, Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem has many parallels to the Messianic expectations of the Hebrew people. Before entering, Jesus requisitions a donkey from its owner. In the ancient world, kings had this right. Yet the animal that Jesus requests is rare -- a colt upon which no one else has sat yet. Yet, it's a donkey. This is no great war-charger, no magnificent animal. Jesus acts with all the authority of an earthly king, yet his kingdom is one of simplicity and peace. As the disciples throw cloaks over the donkey, the crowd spreads theirs on the road. This ancient gesture dates back to the line of kings descended from David. Not only are these physical kingly gestures, but the crowd of followers cries out in jubilation and praise. The Messiah has come to Jerusalem! TOTUS TUUS 2019 REGISTRATION FORMS are available at the entrances of the church, on the parish website, and at the parish office. Calendar of events: April 17- gr K-9 meet HOLY WEEK: see “Lenten Schedule” April 24-all grades meet; Divine Mercy service. Gr 6-11; 7pm April 26- Short video after mass; The Virgin Mary’s Struggles; 7 min.; in Padua Center April 28-1st Communion Mass at IC; 8am May 1-last RE classes May 12-Confirmation Mass at SA; 9:30a May 19-Bacculaurette Mass at SA; 9:30a It’s not about the bunny—It’s about the Lamb LIVE THE LITURGY
We are all sinners, and we all need mercy. If met with sincerity and true repentance of heart, an encounter with God's unconditional and all-forgiving love will lead to true conversion and a new life of grace. There is no point to condemnation or excessive punishment. We do not need to wag fingers or make people feel inferior. Jesus met the woman caught in adultery with compassion. He did not condemn her. People have not always been faithful to God. We have not always been faithful to God. Yet, God waits for us to return and trusts that His seeds of forgiveness and mercy will take root. We do not know if the woman left Jesus and sinned no more. It's not important. Calendar of events: April 10-all grades meet; Reconciliation for gr 6-11 & parish at 7pm April 14-Palm Sunday April 17- gr K-9 meet HOLY WEEK: see “Lenten Schedule” Kwik Trip has discontinued the Milk Moola program resulting in udder sadness for all involved. No need to be saving caps and labels. |
