easter sunday april 12, 2020rev. arul joseph visuvasam [email protected] or 715-344-6115...
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Welcome to the Catholic Parishes of
St. Peter and St. Casimir.
Parish Office: 715-344-6115 at
800 Fourth Ave., Stevens Point
Website: stpeter.us
Facebook: Saint Peter Catholic Church
DURING THIS PANDEMIC
Effective until May 1, 2020 or
Until Further Notice: So as to avoid gathering of 10+ people,
There are NO Public Masses by order of the Diocese & by law
SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION Reconciliation:
Call Office to schedule privately.
No public Reconciliation currently held.
Baptism: Marriage:
Call Office Call Office
Anointing of the Sick:
Those who are seriously sick, ill for an
extended period of time or are about to
undergo surgery may receive Anointing
and Holy Communion. Call the Parish:
715-344-6115 to make arrangements.
NEW PARISH OFFICE HOURS The Parish Office will be closed to walk-in
traffic through April, 2020.
If you have questions, concerns, or
business matters, please feel free to
call the office between the hours of
8:30am - 2:00pm,
Monday through Thursday
Closed Fridays
ST. PETER & ST. CASIMIR PARISHES EASTER SUNDAY
April 12, 2020
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MONDAY, April 13 Monday Intentions will be Rescheduled
TUESDAY, April 14 †Alex Landowski
†Eleanor Karch WEDNESDAY, April 15
†Ted & Lucille Zurawski †Nancy Wattron
THURSDAY, April 16 †Virg Golla
†Phyllis Kostuchowski FRIDAY, April 17
†George Kvatek Ken & Alice Zdroik: 61st Wedding Anniversary
SATURDAY, April 18
†Myron Laska †Roy Shafranski
SUNDAY, April 19 †Gertrude Krutza
†Gary Vollert †Ray & Charlotte Gollon
For Families of St. Peter & St. Casimir Parishes
SAINT PETER’S DAILY INTENTIONS
Pastoral Council:
Fr. Joseph 715-344-6115
Deacon Ray 715-630-1275
Tamás Bodor 715-343-8188
Calvin Friedenfels 608-260-5427
Gladys Glodoski 715-344-2811
Kevin Hagen 715-344-8565
Ryan Jeidy 715-252-0158
Shelly Korger 715-347-5288
Mary Makuski 715-344-3359
Fay Schultz 715-344-7839
Gerry Weber 715-344-8220
Rick Zupan 715-544-4321
Family Life:
Gladys Glodoski 715-344-2811
Finance Council:
Fr. Joseph 715-344-6115
Matt Bablitch 715-343-1980
Jim Gies 715-344-0736
Debra Jakusz 715-341-5834
Nancy Koch 715-498-2345
Joe Niescior 715-344-3455
Gerry Weber 715-344-8220
Bldg. & Grounds:
Ben Gebeau 715-340-1172
Eucharistic Adoration Co-Coordinators:
Marianne Koch 715-341-6732
Renee Vollert 715-344-9119
Holy Name Society: Gene Kemmeter
715-344-2598
Justice & Peace: Shelly Korger
715-347-5288
Picnic Committee:
Gies, Jim 715-344-0736
*Niescior, Joe 715-344-3455 (responsible to call for meeting)
Skrzeczkoski, Mary 715-342-0645
Weber, Gerry 715-344-8220
Rosary Society / Linda Strosin
715-344-7647
Sacred Worship
Mary Makuski 715-344-3359
Secular Franciscan Order / Bob Crane
715-204-9663
PARISH COMMITTEES:
St. Peter’s Pastor: Rev. Arul Joseph Visuvasam [email protected] or 715-344-6115
Associate Pastor: Rev. Todd Mlsna
[email protected] or 715-252-8157
Deacon: Ray Heitzinger Lay Ministry Coordinator [email protected]
Administrative Assistant: Tracy Spoerl 715-344-6115 [email protected]
Parish Secretary: Judy McLaughlin Cell, anytime 715-252-3497 [email protected]
Director of Religious Education: Deacon Ray Heitzinger [email protected]
RCIA Coordinator: Natalino Xuereb [email protected]
Music Director: Nicole Van Tiem [email protected]
Contact Information:
Weekly Financial Report - Week 40
Envelopes
Date & Offertory Year to Date
04/05/2020 $ 11,325.00 $ 312,644.03
Online Giving for DAA:
diolc.org/donate-online/
Designation: choose St. Peter Parish (561)
TV MASSES to Watch at Home
Marshfield (Public Access), Channel 989, 10:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Sunday Stevens Point (Public Access), Channel 984 Noon and 5:30 p.m. Saturday Wausau, (Cable and Satellite), Channel 12 6:30 a.m. Sunday Wausau (Public Access), Channel 980, 6:00 p.m. Saturday and 9:00 a.m. Sunday Wisconsin Rapids (Public Access), Channel 985 and Channel 3: 6:00 am &1:00 pm Sunday
Church Building Open for Prayer:
Monday - Friday 7:00-3:00pm
Saturday 7:00-4:30pm Sunday 7:00-Noon
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“O God, who on this day, through your Only Begotten Son, have conquered death and
unlocked for us the path to eternity, grant, we pray, that we who keep the solemnity of
the Lord’s Resurrection may, through the renewal brought by your Spirit, rise up in the
light of life.
Hi everybody, Bishop Callahan here.
Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Alleluia!
Our Lenten journey this year has been most striking. We read of
the ancients going into the desert, separating themselves and being
alone with God. We too have joined in their practice, not by our
choice but for our safety.
Despite our separation and inability to celebrate Easter together in
church, we must continue to proclaim and believe the most
astonishing fact about our Lord and Savior. He suffered, He died
and He rose from the dead on that very first Easter morning. The first witnesses were filled
with many deep emotions and their hearts were moved to greatness. To this day, we too are
comforted by the Resurrection and His promises.
We are an Easter people! Easter Sunday begins the Octave of Easter; eight days to continue
the celebration of Easter. Eight days to hear accounts of Jesus’ post-Resurrection appearances.
The final day of the Octave, the Second Sunday of Easter, is also known as Divine Mercy
Sunday. We hear the words of our Lord, recounted in the Gospel, when he tells Thomas and
he tells us, “Blessed are they who have not seen me, but
still believe.” (John 20:29)
Easter is known as the ‘Feast of Feasts’ – the solemnity of
solemnities. The celebration of Easter extends to
Pentecost Sunday. Forty days after Easter we celebrate
the Lord’s Ascension. The Church then remains in
prayer as we await the coming of the Holy Spirit on the
Fiftieth day of Easter, concluding the Easter Season.
So let us keep the Easter spirit alive in our hearts and
proclaim it to everyone we meet.
We are an Easter people!
Blessed Easter to you - and I’ll see you at Sunday Mass!”
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Immediate Part-Time Job Opening for Administrative Assistant at St. Peter Parish, Stevens Point, WI
St. Peter Parish is currently seeking an Administrative Assistant who would have the responsibility of all accounting functions, administrative and clerical functions required to support the Pastor and parish.
Qualifications include having a strong knowledge of computer software programs including Word, Excel and QuickBooks with an emphasis in accounting and payroll.
The candidate must be extremely detailed orientated, organized, self-motivated and enjoy interaction with a variety of individuals.
Expected hours range from 25-30 hours per week. Hours are Monday thru Thursday (8:30 am – 2 pm) Friday (8:30 am – 11:30 am).
Interested candidates should send their resume and references as soon as possible to St. Peter Parish (800 Fourth Avenue, Stevens Point, WI 54481) or email: [email protected].
NOW HIRING FOR PACELLI CATHOLIC SCHOOLS PRESIDENT
Pacelli Catholic Schools of Stevens Point, Wisconsin is seeking a new President with a strong vision for the
future. The successful candidate will be the new face of Pacelli Catholic Schools in our community. Pacelli
Catholic Schools is a system of Catholic schools guided by a mission to help lead students to a deeper faith in
Christ Jesus. The administration and faculty strive to educate students in a Catholic environment, and this
has led many Pacelli graduates to academic success.
The President oversees all aspects of the school system's operation: system-level fundraising and
development, messaging and PR, support the work of building level administrators, budgeting, etc. The
President Search Committee is specifically searching for candidates with experience in development and
fundraising. The President works in cooperation with the Dean and other pastors of the Stevens Point
Deanery to help provide the community's children with an excellent Catholic Education.
All visionary Catholic leaders with the following credentials are encouraged to apply:
Master's degree in educational administration
Working knowledge of current Church documents related to Catholic schools
Minimum five year's experience as a school principal (preferable as Catholic School principal)
Certified or certifiable in administration by the State of Wisconsin's Department of Public Instruction
Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, a resume, a copy of their transcripts,
a copy of their license, and three letters of recommendation to:
Fr. Dan Hackel, Dean
Pacelli Catholic Schools
1301 Maria Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481
or email material:
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EASTER – 2020
Happy Easter. Easter is a glorious event we celebrate, in order to commemorate the fact
that Jesus passed from death to life and completed His Mission of reconciling us with God. It is for this that the Word took flesh, suffered and died. It is unfortunate that this year,
we are not able to come together physically to celebrate this glorious event. Nevertheless, much more than the physical gathering, I believe in our spiritual union, since The Risen
Lord shares His life with us, wherever we are. Gathered together spiritually in this faith, let us celebrate this year the gift of life that the Risen Lord has blessed each of us with.
The Resurrection of Jesus from the dead is not merely an annual celebration of a historical
fact; but it is also a mystery, that we are to live every day. The power of this Holy Mystery is at work in us throughout our whole life. It is through this life that we pass from
sin to grace and finally from grace to glory. Just as it is necessary for us to be born with Jesus at Christmas, it is necessary for us at Easter that we rise up with Jesus from the
tomb of sin to the glorious life of grace.
This year, as we are passing through a challenging and uncertain time, because of COVID-
19, let us be strengthened in this faith, rather than being confused in the midst of distressing isolation. Even in the midst of the present deadly situation, it is the hand of
Jesus that lifts up the poor, feeds the hungry, shelters the homeless and takes care of those who are sick. It is in this way; we give witness to the mystery of Jesus living among
us and it is in this sense that we become the Body of Christ for the world.
On this glorious occasion of Easter, joined together with our Parish Staff, I extend to you our prayerful wishes. May The Risen Lord fill
you and family members with His heavenly peace. At this moment, I extend also my appreciation and thanks to all who continue to
contribute to the Church, even during this difficult time. I thank also all those who helped me for live-streaming the services during the
Holy Week.
God bless you all
Fr. Arul Joseph V.
Sincere and Heartfelt Condolences to the friends and family of
~ Adrieann M. Zarecki ~ Entered Eternal Life March 19, 2020
~ Carolyn C. Kulich ~ Entered Eternal Life April 2, 2020
“May the souls of Adrieann and Carolyn, and the souls of all the faithful departed,
Rest in Peace. Amen.”
ST. PETER
24-hour
EUCHARISTIC
ADORATION
CONTINUES
AS USUAL
Begins Wednesdays at
8:30 am Contact Marianne 341-6732
or Renee 344-9119
with questions or concerns
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St. Casimir Parish - April 12, 2020
UPCOMING: SUNDAY INTENTION, April 19, 2020: For †Carl & Frances Zimbauer
EASTER SUNDAY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Charlene Cyran 4/14
Christopher Loew 4/14
Lawrence Stuczynski 4/15
Francis Jurgella 4/17
Jacob Gollon 4/18
PARISH SUPPORT: (through 4/5/20)
Envelope/Offering - $3,055.00 / Student - $5.00
Thank You for Your Generous Support
Our Sympathy for the Families
of our Parishioners, who have
entered into Eternal Life:
Ron Gagas
Helen Czaplinski