Weekly Reading Compass Sunday, May 5

Acts 15:1-2, 22-29/Rv 21:10-14, 22-23/ Jn 14:23-29

Monday, May 6 Acts 16:11-15/Jn 15:26—16:4a

Tuesday, May 7 Acts 16:22-34/Jn 16:5-11

Wednesday, May 8 Acts 17:15, 22—18:1/Jn 16:12-15

Thursday, May 9 Acts 18:1-8/Jn 16:16-20

Friday, May 10 Acts 18:9-18/Jn 16:20-23

Saturday, May 11 Acts 18:23-28/Jn 16:23b-28

For those who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.

Romans 8:14

St. Joseph Church - Amery Masses: Sun. 10:30 AM; Sat. 4:00 PM Wednesday & Thursday at 9:00 AM Mass is televised on Local Access Cable Channel 6

Tuesdays at 9:00 am & 1:00 pm

Building Use All use of the church building must be CONFIRMED in advance with the parish office.

Office Staffed Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 1050 Keller Avenue N., Amery, WI 54001 Phone: 715-268-7717; Fax: 715-268-9986 office@stjosephamery.org www.stjosephamery.org Follow us on Facebook Dir. of Faith Formation: Mary Modjeski Coord. of Faith Formation: Joyce Holt Bookkeeper/Comptroller: JoAnne Sabelko Secretary: Jennifer Thompson-Plunkett Custodians: Peter Seidl Mary Ann Larson Dan Fleming

Our Lady of the Lakes - Balsam Lake Masses: Sun. 8:30 AM; Sat. 6:00 PM Tues. at 5:30 PM & Fri. at 9:00 AM

507 West Main, Balsam Lake, WI 54810

Phone: 715-405-2253; Fax: 715-405-2743 ourlady@lakeland.ws www.ou r lad yo f the lake s .ws Office Mgr./Coord. of Faith Formation: Sally Christiansen Bookkeeper: Deacon Dick Peterson Custodians: Judy Graetz Sandy Schommer Maintenance: Larry McCurdy

The deadline for articles / announcements / changes to be included in the bulletin is 4:00 p.m. every MONDAY afternoon. Contact 715-268-7717 for more information.

Sacraments

Baptism Call to Celebrate - Baptism. Attendance before birth of child recommended. Call Deacon Pat.

Reconciliation Confessions heard: St. Joseph: Sat. 3-3:30pm or by appointment. Our Lady of the Lakes: Sundays 8-8:15am; Fridays after 9am Mass or by appointment.

Marriage Preparation is required at least 6 months prior to the wedding. Call the church as soon as possible after engagement for an appointment.

Anointing of the Sick If you or someone in your family is hospitalized and would like to receive communion or anoint-ing, please call the parish office. Due to patient privacy laws, no one can visit unless the patient or family requests it.

Faith Formation

5 Fun Things to Do With Your Summer Break Excerpted from the lifeteen.com article by Eric Porteous | July 2, 2012

One of my favorite things about high school was the last week of school. Sure there were finals, but I knew the school year was about to end, and it was almost time for summer break. Ah . . . summer break... Oh how I would long for it. Oh how I would plan out all the exciting things I was going to do, only to get trapped in a cycle of boredom within a week. You probably know the drill and have been there before. There’s nothing to do. It’s too hot, and theme parks are too expensive. So, what can you do? Well, if you’re not already going to Life Teen Summer Camp, here are 5* fun things you can do with your summer vacation:

Volunteer some of your time for that “Cause” you “liked” on Facebook. We all have causes that we “support” on Facebook, but supporting something on your page and actively working for them are two different things. Take a look at those causes, and find out how you can volunteer some of that free time you have for them. It will make a world of difference.

Create a short movie or documentary. Nowadays, websites like YouTube are very popular as people create videos that they hope will go viral. Sometimes the videos are great. Other times, not so much. Why not get a group of friends together, write a screenplay and script, and put together a 5 or 10-minute movie? You could work on this in one day, one week, or even a whole month.

Wiffle Ball Homerun Derby. If you’re a baseball fan, you know all about the annual Homerun Derby. ...it’s an exciting event, and as a kid, I used to dream of what it would be like to play in my own. But, who says you can’t? Go to your local store, get that thin yellow bat and white wiffle ball, and play in your front yard. If you really want to go back to your childhood, pretend to be your favorite player. I’m Ken Griffey, Jr.!

Slip ‘N Slide races. Is it possible to not smile while you are around a Slip ‘N Slide? Ok, maybe if you sprained your ankle, but otherwise, this is one of the most joyful things in the world. So, what’s better than one Slip ‘N Slide? How about 2 of them, side-by-side, so you can race? For an even bigger smile on your face, grab a pack of Yoo-hoo and some popsicles.

Learn something new. Summer vacation is a great opportunity to do something you always wanted to do but didn’t have the time. You have about 3 months of free time on your hands; use it to learn something new. Per-haps you could take some cooking classes. (If you’re going to be heading off to college soon, this is a good skill to learn; trust me.) Maybe you could take some guitar lessons or learn another instrument. What about learning another language? The opportunities are endless. After all, learning doesn’t have to be something we only do at school.

Regardless of how you spend your summer break, be sure to make the most of it. Once you’re done with school and in the work force, you’re going to miss the 3 months of free time you used to have to do whatever you want. These are just some ideas. Come up with some of your own, and be creative. Your summer vacation will only be boring if you allow it to be.

*Eric Porteous’ original article is “10 Fun Things to Do With Your Summer Break.” For more of Eric’s fun ideas, and for more information on LifeTeen’s “Fearless 2013” campaign and the “online community for Catholic teenagers,” visit www.lifeteen.com

Fostering Vocations

Totus Tuus (Totally Yours) is growing in the diocese. A team of young adults is hired for the summer to serve the Diocese of Superior. These young adults provide a week-long catechetical program for grades K-12. The day program is for grades K-6 and the evening program is for grades 7- 12. The theme for this summer will focus on the Sacraments and Joyful Mysteries. To better understand Totus Tuus, the schedule and parish respon-sibilities, go to www.ttofsuperior.com. Non-participating parishes are welcome to “Come and See” the Totus Tuus Team at the following locations.

Team Summer Schedule June 9-14: Extreme Faith Camp, Crosswoods

June 15-21: Cathedral, Superior June 22-28: Nativity of Our Lord, Rhinelander

July 6-12: OL of Sorrows, Ladysmith July 13-19: Frederic or Grantsburg

July 20-26: OL of the Most Holy Rosary, Medford July 27-August 2: St. Francis Xavier, Merrill August 3-9: St. Francis de Sales, Spooner

August 10-16: St. Patrick, Hudson Contact any of the above listed parishes to participate in this week-long program. For more information about Totus Tuus, contact Megan Noll at 715-234-5044.

St. Joseph Catholic Church St. Joseph Catholic Church Our Lady of the LakesOur Lady of the Lakes

Welcome to our Parish ClusterWelcome to our Parish Cluster We’re glad you’re here!We’re glad you’re here!

May 5, 2013May 5, 2013

6th Sunday of Easter6th Sunday of Easter

Pastor: Very Reverend John A. Drummy, V.F. (Ma-Quaa-Yaan)

Deacon: Pat Derrington

Deacon Emeritus: Larry Bauer

“The Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name,

will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you.

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.”

Kim (Standaert) Kjeseth Benefit Kim Kjeseth, daughter of Harry and Mary Lou Standaert, was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. A benefit will be held Sunday, May 19th at St. Joseph Church, Amery from 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. All proceeds go to the Kjeseth Family. The event will include a silent auction, live auc-tion, bake sale and luncheon (free will offering). Direct donations can also be made at Bremer Bank, Amery. For more information or to volunteer, call Rose Maus at 715-268-6402.

Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord

In 2006, the Catholic Bishops of the State of Wisconsin voted to transfer the Solemnity of the Lord’s Ascension from Thursday of the Sixth Week of Easter to the Seventh Sunday of Easter. This was intended to allow a greater number of people to celebrate the feast with due solemnity in the context of the Mass. This year therefore, the Ascension is observed on Sunday, May 12. It may not be celebrated on any other day. The Paschal Candle is not extinguished on Ascension Sunday, but it remains in the sanctuary and is lit at all liturgical rites up to and including Pentecost Sunday, May 19, 2013.

SJ Calendar Saturday, May 11 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Parish Rummage Sale

Saturday, May 18 6:00 p.m. KC Blue Mass @ OLL

Sunday, May 19 10:30 a.m. Graduate Blessing @ OLL & SJ 11:30 a.m. Kim Kjeseth Benefit @ SJ

Wednesday, May 22 10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting - Parish Office Closed

Saturday, May 25 Youth Flower Sale Plants Available for Pick-Up

Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day Observed Parish Office Closed

Thursday, May 30 6:30 p.m. Finance Council Meeting

Friday, May 31 5:00 - 11:30 p.m. Middle School Youth Bash

Can You Commit to One Item Each Week?

Donations of non-perishable foods or hygiene items needed to see kids through the summer. Ur-gent needs: CEREAL, BAR SOAP, TOILET PAPER. Always needed are canned meats (8% daily value protein or higher), canned fruit & vegetables, bottled juices, pasta & sauce. Hy-giene items for all ages always welcome: paper towels, diapers, wipes, pull-up training pants. Monetary donations are also welcomed at the addresses below: Amery Food Pantry: Loaves & Fishes: P.O. Box 64; Amery, WI 54001 400 S. Main; P.O. Box 554; Luck, WI 54853

Sat., May 11 - 4:00 p.m.

Reader: J. Goossen

Ministers of Communion: J. Derrington, M. Fox, J & M Kugler, B. Rudolph, J. Goossen

Ushers: E. Lovejoy, S. White, S. Stoll, D. Hahn

Servers: M. Dado, T. Dado

Sun., May 12 - 10:30 am

Reader: V. Seibel-Betzold

Ministers of Communion: E. Cerney, L. DeLeon, T. Hayden, M & K Ingham, K. Rinehart

Ushers: J. & G. Otto Family, M. & M. Oman Family

Servers: R. Hayden, A. King, A. Kobernick

C.L.O.W. Leader: N/A (Rummage Sale)

Anne Thompson, Beverly & Freeman Galoff, Carole Chmielewski, Dean Nicholson, Donna Arcand, Ellie Cizek, Frank & Charlotte Skidmore, Jean Bauman, Jean (Grund) Hoff-beck, Kim (Standaert) Kjeseth, Larry Casey, Mary Losness, Nelly Holt, Noelle (Crea) Koos-mann, Norie Sollman, Stella Welsch, our Mili-tary Personnel***

Mass Intentions for the Week

Key: SJ - St. Joseph Church OLL - Our Lady of the Lakes Church WR - Willow Ridge, Amery GAM - Golden Age Manor, Amery GS - Good Samaritan Home, St. Croix Falls

Please note: Requested dates for Mass intentions are subject to change based on the Mass schedule.

***Prayer Lists: Please contact the SJ Office to add names to the prayer list. Names stay on the list for 4 months and are then removed unless the office is notified that they should remain.

Liturgical Roles

St. Joseph Parish General Fund

Monthly Income YTD Income

Apr. 2012 Apr. 2013 FY11/12 FY12/13

Actual Income $35,143.21 $21,661.85 $300,737.48 $307,487.26

Actual Expenses $27,616.33 $33,157.70 $311,763.15 $326,336.64

Difference $7,526.88 -$11,495.85 -$11,025.67 $-18,849.38

Mortgage Balance $878,469.30 Mortgage Contributions $1,343.00

Please Pray For Saint Joseph ChurchSaint Joseph Church

Parish Cluster & Community NewsParish Cluster & Community News

Saturday, May 4 4:00 p.m. Ann Griffin by George Griffin SJ 6:00 p.m. Jean Anderson by Her Family OLL

Sunday, May 5 8:30 a.m. Jerry Thompson, Sr. by Ozzie Thompson OLL

10:30 a.m. Dennis Lutz, Sr. by Kathleen Lutz SJ

Monday, May 6 9:00 a.m. Communion Service SJ

Tuesday, May 7 9:00 a.m. Communion Service SJ 5:30 p.m. Deceased of Our Parish by the CCW OLL

Wednesday, May 8 9:00 a.m. Kay & Edward Klescewski by Tom & Barb HemauerSJ

Thursday, May 9 10:15 a.m. Clara Pivec by Arlita Hanson GAM

Friday, May 10 9:00 a.m. Communion Service OLL 9:30 a.m. Gregory S. Koleck GS 9:00 a.m. Communion Service SJ

Saturday, May 11 4:00 p.m. Robert Hanlon by Roland and Joan Plunkett SJ 6:00 p.m. People of the Parish Cluster OLL

Sunday, May 12 8:30 a.m. Marian Chartrand by Her Family OLL

10:30 a.m. Mothers of the Parish Cluster, Both Living & Deceased SJ

Stewardship Update

Job Opening - Parish Secretary

St. Joseph Church has a job opening for the Parish Secretary begin-ning June 1st (with 1-2 weeks training required prior). The posi-tion is part-time, four days per week from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Minimum Requirements include: High school diploma or GED, proficient in secretarial and receptionist skills including various soft-ware programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, FrontPage, Out-look), computer/tech savvy, able to operate typical office machinery. Typing skills, excellent spelling & grammar, good organization skills. Must have a positive attitude and positive public presence. Internet skills a must (social networking, website, email campaigns). Administrative assistant experience preferred.

Please send résumé and cover letter with salary/wage requirements to office@stjosephamery.org by Friday, May 10th.

Rummage Sale Fundraiser Saturday, May 11th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. There will be a light lunch available for purchase. Specific needs are live plants and baked goods for the Bake Sale!

Youth Flower Sale

The youth of St. Joseph Church will once again be taking orders for bedding plants for the Spring. Orders will be taken the first three weekends in May and plants will be available for pick-up on Saturday, May 25th in the St. Joseph Social Hall. Gift Certificates will once again be available for Mother’s Day gift giving!

Kim (Standaert) Kjeseth Benefit Kim Kjeseth, daughter of Harry and Mary Lou Standaert, was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. A benefit will be held Sunday, May 19th at St. Joseph Church, Amery from 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. All proceeds go to the Kjeseth Family. The event will include a silent auction, live auc-tion, bake sale and luncheon (free will offering). Direct donations can also be made at Bremer Bank, Amery. For more information or to volunteer, call Rose Maus at 715-268-6402.

Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord

In 2006, the Catholic Bishops of the State of Wisconsin voted to transfer the Solemnity of the Lord’s Ascension from Thursday of the Sixth Week of Easter to the Seventh Sunday of Easter. This was intended to allow a greater number of people to celebrate the feast with due solemnity in the context of the Mass. This year therefore, the Ascension is observed on Sunday, May 12. It may not be celebrated on any other day. The Paschal Candle is not extinguished on Ascension Sunday, but it remains in the sanctuary and is lit at all liturgical rites up to and including Pentecost Sunday, May 19, 2013.

Sat., May 11 - 6:00 p.m. Reader: Dolores Chartrand Ministers of Communion: Debra Kutina, An-gie Nelson, Veronica Soper Ushers: Don Mayer, Kurt Mayer Servers: Kenny Lepak, Michael Lepak

Cantor: Rita Creuzer

Sun., May 12 - 8:30 am

Reader: Ben Zahler Ministers of Communion: Cindy Schmid, Gail Stencil, Carol Tourville Ushers: Larry Stencil, Brandon Stencil Servers: Becca Garvey, Cole Garvey Cantor: Pam Garvey

Can You Commit to One Item Each Week?

Donations of non-perishable foods or hygiene items needed to see kids through the summer. Ur-gent needs: CEREAL, BAR SOAP, TOILET PAPER. Always needed are canned meats (8% daily value protein or higher), canned fruit & vegetables, bottled juices, pasta & sauce. Hy-giene items for all ages always welcome: paper towels, diapers, wipes, pull-up training pants. Monetary donations are also welcomed at the addresses below: Amery Food Pantry: Loaves & Fishes: P.O. Box 64; Amery, WI 54001 400 S. Main; P.O. Box 554; Luck, WI 54853

Hospitality Schedule May 12, 2013: Ron & Penny Lepak & Family

May Ladies’ Luncheon Ladies, please join us for lunch on Thursday, May 9th at the Dalles House in St. Croix Falls. We will meet at Our Lady of the Lakes at 11:30 a.m. and car pool to the restaurant. Drivers are needed. As always, please call Judith Foeller at 715-485-3920 to reserve your seat with the group.

We hope you can join us!

Spring Art & Craft Sale - June 8th Artists, crafters and vendors are needed for

our Spring Art & Craft Sale to be held June 8th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Table/Space $25.00; 2nd Space/Table $15.00!

Checks should be made payable to Our Lady of the Lakes Church and sent to

Mary Chartrand at 109 Pearl Street #8; Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

If you have any questions, please call Mary at 715-405-3584

OLL Calendar Sunday, May 5 8:30-12:30 LAST CLASS Grades 9-Conf. 9:30 a.m. KC Breakfast Tuesday, May 7 6:30 p.m. Pastoral Council Thursday, May 9 11:30 a.m. Ladies Luncheon - Dalles House Saturday, May 18 6:00 p.m. KC Blue Mass @ OLL Sunday, May 19 10:30 a.m. Graduate Blessing @ OLL & SJ Monday, May 20 9:00 a.m. Council of Catholic Women Meeting Wednesday, May 22 10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting - Parish Office Closed Monday, May 26 - Memorial Day Observed Parish Office Closed

Stewardship Update

Aimee Thompson, Annette Williams, Carolyn Kotval, Charlotte Williams, Cher Wirth-Thompson, Denise McKenzie, Ivan Ruplinger, Jan Bauer, Jean Thompson, Loraine Manke, Mae Brown, Roger Vink, Scott Kelch, Scott Schultz, our Military Personnel***

Our Lady of the LakesOur Lady of the Lakes Mass Intentions for the Week

Key: SJ - St. Joseph Church OLL - Our Lady of the Lakes Church WR - Willow Ridge, Amery GAM - Golden Age Manor, Amery GS - Good Samaritan Home, St. Croix Falls

Please note: Requested dates for Mass intentions are subject to change based on the Mass schedule.

***Prayer Lists: Please contact the SJ Office to add names to the prayer list. Names stay on the list for 4 months and are then removed unless the office is notified that they should remain.

Please Pray For

Liturgical Roles

Parish Cluster & Community NewsParish Cluster & Community News

Mortgage Balance $933,781.00

Total Construction Cost $3,200,000.00

Saturday, May 4 4:00 p.m. Ann Griffin by George Griffin SJ 6:00 p.m. Jean Anderson by Her Family OLL

Sunday, May 5 8:30 a.m. Jerry Thompson, Sr. by Ozzie Thompson OLL

10:30 a.m. Dennis Lutz, Sr. by Kathleen Lutz SJ

Monday, May 6 9:00 a.m. Communion Service SJ

Tuesday, May 7 9:00 a.m. Communion Service SJ 5:30 p.m. Deceased of Our Parish by the CCW OLL

Wednesday, May 8 9:00 a.m. Kay & Edward Klescewski by Tom & Barb HemauerSJ

Thursday, May 9 10:15 a.m. Clara Pivec by Arlita Hanson GAM

Friday, May 10 9:00 a.m. Communion Service OLL 9:30 a.m. Gregory S. Koleck GS 9:00 a.m. Communion Service SJ

Saturday, May 11 4:00 p.m. Robert Hanlon by Roland and Joan Plunkett SJ 6:00 p.m. People of the Parish Cluster OLL

Sunday, May 12 8:30 a.m. Marian Chartrand by Her Family OLL

10:30 a.m. Mothers of the Parish Cluster, Both Living & Deceased SJ Our sincere sympathy on the passing of

Jan Bauer Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at

Our Lady of the Lakes on Friday, May 17th at 11:00 a.m. with Luncheon to follow

May she rest in peace.

Blessing of Fields and Gardens

O God, from the very beginning of time you com-manded the earth to bring forth vegetation and fruit of every kind.

You provide the sower with seed and give bread to eat.

Grant, we pray, that this land, enriched by your bounty and cultivated by human hands, may be fertile with abundant crops.

Then your people, enriched by the gifts of your goodness, will praise you unceasingly now and for ages unending.

Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

May God, the source of every good , bless us and give success to our work, so that we may receive the joy of his gifts and praise his name now and for ever. Amen

- Catholic Household Blessings & Prayers