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�&'(%� !#$"&'(President and CEO | Certified Financial Planner- CFP™Phone: (715) 384-4005 | www.heritagebankwi.com
Jeni Schoenherr - Realtor715-305-6417 • [email protected]
Div. of JBL InternationalGod Bless America
10898 Hwy. 10 WestMarshfield, WI 54449
715-676-3400Store Hours
M-F: 8am-5pmSat: 8am-Noon
212 East Third Street
Marshfield, WI 54449
715-387-6300 • www.hannahcenter.com
“Catholic Radio forEveryday Life”
93.9 FM
2nd & CentralMarshfield, WI
387-8605www.mittensfurniture.com
Appliances • TV’s • Furniture
BEHIND EVERY PROJECT IS A
Brian M. Kaiser, Financial Advisor
617 W. Blodgett StreetMarshfield, WI 54449715-387-6576
COMPANY, INC.Company, InC.
715-384-87171111 W. Veterans Parkway
Marshfield, WI 54449
Collaborative Construction Management
715-384-4959
MMaarrsshhfifieelldd MMoonnuummeenntt435 S. Central Ave.
715-384-5575Brian Hopperdietzel
Owner
MAURER ROOFING, INC.Commercial Roofing
3414 S. Cherry St. • P.O. Box 98Marshfield, WI 54449
715-387-2570
PATRONIZE THESE BUSINESSES... Your support is important!CALL THE RECTORY AT 715-384-3252 TO PLACE AN AD IN THE WEEKLY BULLETIN.
Owner: Lori Mann8213 Hwy 186 • Arpin, WI 54410
(715) 652-6545meandmomscateringcafe.com
715-898-1731414 E. 19th St., Marshfield
Call today for a free tour and consultation.
715-384-65801201 South Central
Marshfield, WI 54449www.bullseyesportshop.com
BRAUN CONCRETE& EXCAVATING SERVICES INC.
715-255-8355For All Your Concrete Needs
Commercial • Residential • Agricultural
Marshfield Spencer StratfordMember FDIC
715?387?2121715?743?4421
www.c21goldkey.com
Gold Key Realty INC.
FAITH IS DARINGTHE SOUL TO BELIEVE
WHAT THE EYESCANNOT SEE
1602 N. Central Ave. / Marshfield, WI 54449715.384.3163 / www.houseofheating.com
771155 --338877 --884400551614 E. 4th St., Marshfield, WI 54449
Full ServiceElectrical Contractor
Marshfield & MedfordLocations
715-305-4711 • 715-387-1692
Call today for a tour, 715.305.0409
715-223-6570N11517 Fairhaven Ave.
Unity, WI [email protected]
715-457-2114 HughesService.com
Family Owned Since 1935
Altmann Builders LLCMarshfield, WI 54449
“FOR ALL YOUR BUILDING NEEDS”
John Altmann(715) 305-9905
Knights of Columbus Fr. John Eisen Council No. 1799 Grand Knight: Scott Frome [email protected] Field Agent: Jason Bourget [email protected]
FURNITURE113 W. 9th St.715-384-3166
www.bigclarencesale.com
HamburgersMarshfield & WI Rapids
Open Daily at 10:30
Hiller’s
Convenience Stores & Car Wash384-4752
Weiler’sFuneral Directors
Patti Hildebrandt • Jim KaudyCory Schilling
Funeral AssistantsMike Gonering • Ron O’Brien
MARSHFIELD • SPENCER“Because Good-Byes Are Important”
(715) 387-1215
Reigel Plumbing& Heating
1701 South Galvin Ave • Marshfield, WI 5444924 hr Service
715-387-3411MP225089
715-387-6631
(715) 387-1242 // Greg & Tami Jackan and Families
715-384-9519
387-6397 • 605 E. 4th St., Marshfield
OptometristsDr. Elizabeth Sanders Dr. Charles E. MillerInsurance Accepted • www.eyecaremarshfield.com
Thank you to ourParishioners for your
continued supportduring the Pandemic
Our Lady of Good Counsel
Pray For UsSt. John PCCW
What we are is God’s gift to us...What we become is our gift to God.
PENKER MUSIC STUDIO, LLCCynthia M. Penker, NCTM
Piano & Voice Instruction Church, Funeral, Wedding Music
600 Sycamore Ave, Marsh�eld • 715-389-2354
Saint John the BaptistCATHOLIC CHURCH201 W. Blodgett St., Marshfield, WI 54449-2004
stjohnsmarshfield.org
Mission Statement: Our mission at St. John the Baptist Parish is to prepare people for the coming of
the fullness of God’s Kingdom by sharing the Catholic Faith and its tradition.
Parish PersonnelFr. Jim Weighner, Pastor ............................715-384-3252 ext. 2Fr. Daniel Williams, Associate Pastor ..............715-384-3252 ext. 3Deacon Jeffrey Austin, Permanent Deacon ...............715-676-3186Sister Rita Adlkofer, Spiritual Counselor ................... 715-384-9929Mary Gouin, Parish Secretary ..........................715-384-3252 ext. 0Monica Trussoni, Finance Office ....................715-384-3252 ext. 4David Alcott, Director of Faith Formation ............715-384-3252 ext. 6St. John School Office ...................................... 715-384-4989David Eaton, CCS President ........................................715-387-1177Mass Times ................................................ 715-384-3252 ext. 1
MassesWeekdays 7 a.m.Saturdays 8 a.m. / 4: 30 p.m.Sundays 7 a.m. / 9 a.m. / 11 a.m.
Sacrament of MarriageArrangements must be made at least six months in advance.
Sacrament of BaptismExpectant parents are to participate in the Baptism preparation program. Contact the parish office for details.
Sacrament of PenanceFirst & Third Fridays 6:00 p.m.Saturdays Following the 8:00 a.m. Mass
Sacrament of the Anointing of the SickThose preparing for serious surgery are to contact the Rectory Office at 715-384-3252.
Parish Membership Call the Rectory Office at 715-384-3252Switch hearing aid
to T-coil
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CHRISTMAS LITURGICAL MINISTERS Christmas Eve: 3:00pm
Lector: Jeff Schultz Eucharistic Minister: Marty Draxler Servers: Lily & Neil Adler Musicians: Suzanne G & Kris Herr
4:30pm Lector: Danielle Rummells Eucharistic Minister: Ann Kundinger Servers: Koffee H / Abigail S- Musicians: Suzanne G & Kris Herr
6:00pm Lector: Rita Blenker Eucharistic Minister: Open Servers: Maverick & Dakota H Musicians: Ashley N & Karen I
7:30pm Lector: Dorothy Flees Eucharistic Minister: Rita Blenker Servers: Open Musicians: Ashley N & Karen I Christmas Day: 8:00am
Lector: Connie Manlick Eucharistic Minister: Tonya Schlagenhaft Servers: Mauritz family Musicians: Suzanne Golden
10:00am Lector: Maureen K. Eucharistic Minister: Michael Clubb Servers: Clubb family Musician: Cathy Heuer
ESTABLISHED IN 1877 XV VOLUME 2 N0 25 DECEMBER 20, 2020 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
MASS SCHEDULE MON 12/21/20 St. Peter Canisius, Priest, Doctor of the Church 7:00am Gerald & Nancy Bauer Scripture Readings: Sg 2:8-14 Lk 1:39-45 TUES 12/22/20 7:00am George Milich Scripture Readings: 1 Sm 1:24-28 Lk 1:46-56 WED 12/23/20 St. John of Kanty, Priest 7:00am Margaret Weigel Scripture Readings: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24 Lk 1:57-66 THUR 12/24/20 7:00am No Mass 3:00pm Living & Deceased Members of the Rottscheit Family 4:30pm John & Betty Hartl 6:00pm Marvin Michalski 7:30pm Henry & Doris Gadke and Andrew Hornick Scripture Readings: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 Lk 1:67-79 FRI 12/25/20 The Nativity of the Lord 8:00am Army Staff Sergeant Joseph J. Altmann 10:00am Jack Lang & Gabriel Matthew Borchardt Scripture Readings: Is 52:7-10 Heb 1:1-6 Jn 1:1-18 SAT 12/26/20 St. Stephen, Martyr No 8:00am Mass - No morning Confessions
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 4:30pm Marvin & Joe Michalski SUN 12/27/20 7:00am Charles Hastreiter 9:00am Margaret Kraus 11:00am Denny Kolb Scripture Readings: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 Col 3:12-21 Lk 2:22-40
FUNERAL SERVERS December 21st - December 26th Bernard Knoeck / Denny Loughlin At this time we are looking for more men to assist as funeral servers. Never served before? No worries! We have willing and experienced servers to train you. Please call the parish office to inquire.
LITURGICAL MINISTERS
December 26th & 27th 2020 LECTORS 4:30pm Marcy Gotz 7:00am Ray Housworth 9:00am Rita Blenker 11:00am Ann Kundinger SERVERS 4:30pm Open / Open 7:00am Paige Schlagenhaft / Koffee Hansen 9:00am Lily & Neil Adler 11:00am Nolan Frane / Open Music Minister 4:30pm Cindy Penker / Roni Steines-Machtan 7:00am Cindy Penker / Roni Steines-Machtan 9:00am Cathy Heuer 11:00am Mary Nelles & Tammy Frey
“Advent is, so to speak, an intense training that directs us decisively toward him who already came, who will come, and who comes continuously.” Pope Saint John Paul II
To have a prayer added to St. John’s Prayer Chain, please call Shirley 715-384-3613 and Donna 715-384-2479 (there are 2 lists). Mass Changes: Note that there will not be a Mass on Thursday morning (December 24th) at 7:00am. Nor will there be Mass on Saturday morning (December 26th) at 8am. Confessions will also not be heard on the morning of December 26th. Parish Office Closed: The Parish Office will be closed at noon on Thursday, December 24th and closed all day on December 25th. The parish staff wishes all of our members and visitors a very Blessed Christmas! Any donations you wish to have included on your December 2020 statement must be dated no later than December 30th 2020 and into the parish office by Thursday, December 30th as it gives the finance office plenty of time to get it to the bank. Thank you! Youth Servers: If you would like to participate more fully in the Mass, and are in fourth grade or older, we would love to have you serve as an altar boy or girl. We are especially in need of servers for the Saturday 4:30pm and the Sunday 7:00am Masses. We will set up a practice session early in 2021. If you are interested, call the parish office at 715-384-3252 or email [email protected] Attention engaged couples: Registration is now open for the Married Love: two becoming one classes. Available dates are: Feb. 13th & April 10th, 2021. Couples should first contact their priest and then plan to attend a class at least six months before their wedding. For questions or to register, contact Alanna Hart at [email protected] or 715-650-7310.
Weekday Mass Servers: We are looking for a couple of men to sign on as weekday Mass servers so that we can rotate one day a week or even once every other week if we get enough volunteers! If you are able to attend morning Mass, and would like to help out, please call the parish office at 715-384-3252. Monday - Dave Gouin Thursday - No Mass Tuesday - Marty Draxler Friday - Christmas Day Wednesday - Dan Flees Saturday - No Mass
STEWARDSHIP - DECEMBER 12 & 13, 2020
Adult / Youth / Plate $12,849.75 Parish Improvement $262.00 Month to Date $28,614.48 Amount Needed Month of December $126,091.00
Masses for the Solemnity of Mary Vigil Mass: December 31st at 4:30pm
January 1st at 8:00am & 10:00am Please call the parish office if you would like to assist as Eucharistic Minister, lector or server.
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FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK
2021 DEDICATED TO ST. JOSEPH St. Joseph is the patron saint of the Universal Church, and on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Pope Francis issued a decree placing the coming year under his protection. This decree celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Church being under the protection of St. Joseph. In the decree, the Apostolic Penitentiary stated “to reaffirm the universality of St. Joseph's patronage in the Church,” it would grant a plenary indulgence to Catholics who recite any approved prayer or act of piety in honor of St. Joseph, especially on March 19, the saint’s solemnity, and May 1, the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker. Other notable days for the plenary indulgence are the Feast of the Holy Family on Dec. 29 and St. Joseph’s Sunday in the Byzantine tradition, as well as the 19th of each month and every Wednesday, a day dedicated to the saint in the Latin tradition.
The decree said: “In the current context of health emergency, the gift of the plenary indulgence is particularly extended to the elderly, the sick, the dying and all those who for legitimate reasons are unable to leave the house, who, with a soul detached from any sin and with the intention of fulfilling, as soon as possible, the three usual conditions, in their own home or where the impediment keeps them, recite an act of piety in honor of St. Joseph, comfort of the sick and patron of a happy death, offering with trust in God the pains and discomforts of their life.” The three conditions for receiving a plenary indulgence are sacramental confession, the reception of Holy Communion and prayer for the pope's intentions. As we begin this special year, let’s look at St. Joseph and Christmas. He is one of the most overlooked characters in the Nativity story, which is understandable, as the sum total of the words he spoke that have been recorded for us is zero; he is a quiet man of action. As we enter more deeply into this season of anticipation, we take a closer look at this role model.
As a model of humility: St. Joseph is a quiet figure in the Gospels—never speaking a single word, yet his actions speaking loudly about the kind of strong, humble, and devoted man he was. Pope Francis calls to mind St. Joseph as a father in the shadows citing the novel “The Shadow of the Father,” published by the Polish author Jan Dobraczyński. The pope writes ‘in his relationship to Jesus, Joseph was the earthly shadow of the heavenly Father: he watched over him and protected him.” St. Joseph is a model of service and charity, lived in humility. It takes a certain maturity to lead such a life.
We see this humility in Sacred Scripture. In Matthew’s genealogy, all of the people in the genealogy are listed as the “father of” so-and-so, except for Joseph. When we come to Joseph’s introduction, we read that Joseph was not the “father of” but the “husband of Mary, of whom Jesus was born, who is called Christ” (Matt 1:15-16).
Fr. Steve Grunow from Word on Fire Catholic Ministries writes: “Saints are not celebrities, who leverage every detail about their lives as a means to be known and recognized. A saint is someone who in their desire to be like Christ is able and willing to disappear into the mission God gives to them. For some saints, this mission brings with it a great deal of attention. But for most saints, the life of grace involves a much lower profile and a death to self which requires an immersion into the most ordinary of circumstances... It is all of us, who right now find ourselves immersed in the mission to be the unnoticed saints of ordinary circumstances, who know that the silence of Saint Joseph speaks louder than any words.”
St. Joseph also exemplifies devotion, for he was a man entirely devoted to God and sacrificially devoted to his family.
Pope Leo XIII called St. Joseph the “guardian of the Holy Family”—that’s how devoted a spouse to Mary and father to Jesus he was.
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Matthew’s Gospel tells us that Joseph was a “just man” (Matt 1:19), meaning he was righteous and devoted to following God’s laws. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI states he was “at the service of life and growth…St. Joseph…gave proof of great devotion. For the sake of Christ he experienced persecution, exile, and the poverty which this entails. He had to settle far from his native town. His only reward was to be with Christ.” St Joseph: Pray for us.
God bless Fr Jim
NOTES OF GRATITUDE Giving Tree: The Social Justice Committee would like to thank each and everyone of you who contributed to this year’s Giving Tree. As of December 6th, a total of $3,475 has been received This will help some of our families
as well as St. Vincent de Paul. Your generosity is overwhelming! Bell Controller The amount needed to replace the bell controller has been reached. Thank you to all who donated so quickly in helping us to reach this amount! It has been ordered and will be installed in the near future! Christmas Giving: As of December 15th, we have received $3496.00 from our parishioners. What a wonderful gift to our parish! Religious Retirement: Your generosity continues to be overwhelming. To date we have received $2344.00 to send to the retired Sisters and Priests. Again, thank you! We thank all parishioners for their support in our December 2020 sweepstakes raffle. We also wish to thank all the ladies who donated their arts and crafts for this fund raiser. The winners of this raffle are: Nicole Weiler / Joan Spencer / Rosella Specht / Mary Ellen Gullickson / Beth Draves / Joan Zygarlicke / Mari Bohman / Teri Cherney / Sally Beck / Peggy Kopf / Tara Kolodzik / Rosella Specht / Clem Fisher / Beverly Kurlinski / Carol Ress. Congratulations! Youth Servers: Schedules and Christmas cards can be picked up in the Sacristy. Thank you for your service to St. John’s! Adoration: Available holy hours at Pope St. John Paul II Adoration Chapel are 5-6am on Tues. or Wed., 2-3pm or 4-5pm on Tues., 7-8am Thurs., and Sat. 8-9am or 2-3pm. Please call Jean at 715-503-0118 or Deacon Ray 715-207-6085 to sign up for your hour! Columbus Information: Be sure to purchase Scrip and support Columbus Catholic Schools! For details, contact our Gift Card Coordinator at 715-387-1177 x3219 or [email protected]. Substitute teachers are needed for all grade levels! We have small class sizes, cooperative students and supportive staff. Visit our website to apply. Are you a college student learning from home and interested in a part-time job? Extended Care at St. John's has openings. Working hours are 2:30pm to 5:30pm on school days. The number of days per week is flexible. $10.00 per hour. Contact HR at [email protected] to apply. website for more information!
Diocesan Annual Appeal 2020-2021. As of Dec. 15th, we have 375 donors and a total of $92,672.00 pledged toward our goal of $136,700.00. We are hoping to reach our goal before the end of the year so we ask that if you have not yet sent in your pledge card, please do so soon. If you have never given to this appeal, please consider to help our parish this year! At this time we thank Jerald & Sally Esser / David & Marilyn Fehrenbach / Brian & Marcy Gotz / Richard & Rosemary Haigh / William Hennes / Patrick & Janet Herkert / George & Sandra Hudak / Gary & Cheri Imhoff / Ron & Nancy Immerfall / Susan Jacobson / Neil & Patricia Jirschele/ Richard Kaczmarowski / Lawrence & Ann Kelnhofer / Daniel & Christy Kitzhaber / Dennis & Kaye Kmiec / James & Laurel Kniech / Karen Kofka / Joseph & Lauri Kollross / Larry & Cheryl Krainz / Ron & Patty Kraus / Helen Kronenberger / Mary Lang / Raymond & Darla Langreck / Robert & Joyce Lindner / Agnes Mc Call
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�&'(%� !#$"&'(President and CEO | Certified Financial Planner- CFP™Phone: (715) 384-4005 | www.heritagebankwi.com
Jeni Schoenherr - Realtor715-305-6417 • [email protected]
Div. of JBL InternationalGod Bless America
10898 Hwy. 10 WestMarshfield, WI 54449
715-676-3400Store Hours
M-F: 8am-5pmSat: 8am-Noon
212 East Third Street
Marshfield, WI 54449
715-387-6300 • www.hannahcenter.com
“Catholic Radio forEveryday Life”
93.9 FM
2nd & CentralMarshfield, WI
387-8605www.mittensfurniture.com
Appliances • TV’s • Furniture
BEHIND EVERY PROJECT IS A
Brian M. Kaiser, Financial Advisor
617 W. Blodgett StreetMarshfield, WI 54449715-387-6576
COMPANY, INC.Company, InC.
715-384-87171111 W. Veterans Parkway
Marshfield, WI 54449
Collaborative Construction Management
715-384-4959
MMaarrsshhfifieelldd MMoonnuummeenntt435 S. Central Ave.
715-384-5575Brian Hopperdietzel
Owner
MAURER ROOFING, INC.Commercial Roofing
3414 S. Cherry St. • P.O. Box 98Marshfield, WI 54449
715-387-2570
PATRONIZE THESE BUSINESSES... Your support is important!CALL THE RECTORY AT 715-384-3252 TO PLACE AN AD IN THE WEEKLY BULLETIN.
Owner: Lori Mann8213 Hwy 186 • Arpin, WI 54410
(715) 652-6545meandmomscateringcafe.com
715-898-1731414 E. 19th St., Marshfield
Call today for a free tour and consultation.
715-384-65801201 South Central
Marshfield, WI 54449www.bullseyesportshop.com
BRAUN CONCRETE& EXCAVATING SERVICES INC.
715-255-8355For All Your Concrete Needs
Commercial • Residential • Agricultural
Marshfield Spencer StratfordMember FDIC
715?387?2121715?743?4421
www.c21goldkey.com
Gold Key Realty INC.
FAITH IS DARINGTHE SOUL TO BELIEVE
WHAT THE EYESCANNOT SEE
1602 N. Central Ave. / Marshfield, WI 54449715.384.3163 / www.houseofheating.com
771155 --338877 --884400551614 E. 4th St., Marshfield, WI 54449
Full ServiceElectrical Contractor
Marshfield & MedfordLocations
715-305-4711 • 715-387-1692
Call today for a tour, 715.305.0409
715-223-6570N11517 Fairhaven Ave.
Unity, WI [email protected]
715-457-2114 HughesService.com
Family Owned Since 1935
Altmann Builders LLCMarshfield, WI 54449
“FOR ALL YOUR BUILDING NEEDS”
John Altmann(715) 305-9905
Knights of Columbus Fr. John Eisen Council No. 1799 Grand Knight: Scott Frome [email protected] Field Agent: Jason Bourget [email protected]
FURNITURE113 W. 9th St.715-384-3166
www.bigclarencesale.com
HamburgersMarshfield & WI Rapids
Open Daily at 10:30
Hiller’s
Convenience Stores & Car Wash384-4752
Weiler’sFuneral Directors
Patti Hildebrandt • Jim KaudyCory Schilling
Funeral AssistantsMike Gonering • Ron O’Brien
MARSHFIELD • SPENCER“Because Good-Byes Are Important”
(715) 387-1215
Reigel Plumbing& Heating
1701 South Galvin Ave • Marshfield, WI 5444924 hr Service
715-387-3411MP225089
715-387-6631
(715) 387-1242 // Greg & Tami Jackan and Families
715-384-9519
387-6397 • 605 E. 4th St., Marshfield
OptometristsDr. Elizabeth Sanders Dr. Charles E. MillerInsurance Accepted • www.eyecaremarshfield.com
Thank you to ourParishioners for your
continued supportduring the Pandemic
Our Lady of Good Counsel
Pray For UsSt. John PCCW
What we are is God’s gift to us...What we become is our gift to God.
PENKER MUSIC STUDIO, LLCCynthia M. Penker, NCTM
Piano & Voice Instruction Church, Funeral, Wedding Music
600 Sycamore Ave, Marsh�eld • 715-389-2354
Saint John the BaptistCATHOLIC CHURCH201 W. Blodgett St., Marshfield, WI 54449-2004
stjohnsmarshfield.org
Mission Statement: Our mission at St. John the Baptist Parish is to prepare people for the coming of
the fullness of God’s Kingdom by sharing the Catholic Faith and its tradition.
Parish PersonnelFr. Jim Weighner, Pastor ............................715-384-3252 ext. 2Fr. Daniel Williams, Associate Pastor ..............715-384-3252 ext. 3Deacon Jeffrey Austin, Permanent Deacon ...............715-676-3186Sister Rita Adlkofer, Spiritual Counselor ................... 715-384-9929Mary Gouin, Parish Secretary ..........................715-384-3252 ext. 0Monica Trussoni, Finance Office ....................715-384-3252 ext. 4David Alcott, Director of Faith Formation ............715-384-3252 ext. 6St. John School Office ...................................... 715-384-4989David Eaton, CCS President ........................................715-387-1177Mass Times ................................................ 715-384-3252 ext. 1
MassesWeekdays 7 a.m.Saturdays 8 a.m. / 4: 30 p.m.Sundays 7 a.m. / 9 a.m. / 11 a.m.
Sacrament of MarriageArrangements must be made at least six months in advance.
Sacrament of BaptismExpectant parents are to participate in the Baptism preparation program. Contact the parish office for details.
Sacrament of PenanceFirst & Third Fridays 6:00 p.m.Saturdays Following the 8:00 a.m. Mass
Sacrament of the Anointing of the SickThose preparing for serious surgery are to contact the Rectory Office at 715-384-3252.
Parish Membership Call the Rectory Office at 715-384-3252Switch hearing aid
to T-coil
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