Saint Matthew Catholic Church

May 9, 2021

6th Sunday of Easter - Happy Mother’s Day!

“If you ever feel distressed during your day, call upon Our Lady. Just say this simple prayer,

‘Mary, mother of Jesus, please be a mother to me now.’ I must admit, this prayer has never failed me.” – St Teresa of Calcutta

Face Masks are Required in Church, the Parish Center, and the School.

Parish Center Office (Oficina)

(Behind school/atrás de la escuela)

221 S 28th Avenue - 715-842-3148

Office Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 8 am - 4 pm Friday: 9 am - 12 noon

Website: www.stmatthewwausau.org YouTube: St. Matthew Wausau

Facebook: St Matthew Catholic Church Emailed Bulletins: www.parishesonline.com

Online Donations to St Matthew Parish: www.stmatthewwausau.org/donations

Diocese of La Crosse: www.diolc.org

We welcome your attendance at Mass.

Social distancing guidelines are being followed.

Mass Schedule - Horario de Misas

Weekends: Saturday: 4:30 pm * Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am Español-Spanish: 12:00 noon

* Saturday 4:30 pm Mass is live streamed on our website & YouTube and can be watched later.

* Bishop Callahan has currently dispensed the obligation to attend Sunday Mass & Holy Days.

Weekdays: Monday - Saturday: 8 am *

* Masses are live streamed on YouTube.

Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction Monday, Wednesday, & Friday: 9 am - 5 pm

Benediction at 4:50 pm

Televised Weekend Mass (La Crosse Diocese)

Wausau TV channels (Ch):

Cable & Satellite: Ch 12 at 6:30 am Sunday Public Access: Ch 980 at 6 pm Sat, 9 am Sun

Internet Daily Mass: YouTube: www.youtube.com offers the daily Mass from all over the world. To watch the Mass you are interested in, type in YouTube’s search bar: “Catholic Mass” and “St. Matthew Wausau” or “La Crosse” or “EWTN” or “Relevant Radio” etc.

Happy Mother’s Day! “The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God

is the heart of a mother.” —St Therese of Lisieux

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The Most Reverend William Patrick Callahan, D.D., Bishop Of La Crosse, Makes The Following Announcements:

The Reverend Zacharie Beya-Tshingimba, Pastor of St Mary Parish in Gays Mills, St Philip Parish in Rolling Ground and St Patrick Parish in Seneca, at the request of the Most Reverend Marcel Madila Basanguka, Archbishop of Kananga, is returning home to the Archdiocese of Kananga, the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The Reverend Joseph Okine-Quartey, Pastor of St John the Baptist in Plum City and St Joseph Parish in Arkansaw, at the request of his diocesan Apostolic Administrator, Rev Fr John Baptist Attakruh, is returning home to the Diocese of Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana.

“Effective Date” for the following announcements is July 6, 2021:

The Very Reverend Jesse D Burish, Pastor of Notre Dame Parish in Chippewa Falls, is also appointed Pastor of Holy Ghost Parish in Chippewa Falls and St Bridget Parish in Springfield.

The Reverend Alan M Guanella, Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Polonia and Immaculate Conception Parish in Custer, is appointed Pastor of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Parish in Wisconsin Rapids.

The Reverend Thomas M Huff, Pastor of St John the Baptist Parish in Edgar and Holy Family Parish in Poniatowski, is appointed Pastor of St Mary Parish in Gays Mills, St Philip Parish in Rolling Ground and St Patrick Parish in Seneca.

The Reverend Alan P Wierzba is appointed Pastor of St John the Baptist Parish in Edgar and Holy Family Parish in Poniatowski.

The Reverend Mark A Miller, Pastor of St Bridget Parish in Ettrick and St Ansgar Parish in Blair is appointed Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Polonia and Immaculate Conception Parish in Custer.

The Reverend Kyle N Laylan, Associate Pastor at Holy Family Parish in Arcadia and Sacred Heart Parish in Pine Creek, is assigned as Assistant to the Director at Casa Hogar Juan Paolo II in Lurin, Peru.

The Reverend Brandon A Guenther, Associate Pastor at St Bronislava Parish in Plover and Chaplain at Pacelli Middle School and High School in Stevens Point, is appointed Associate Pastor at Notre Dame Parish in Chippewa Falls; Holy Ghost Parish in Chippewa Falls and St Bridget Parish in Springfield.

The Reverend Todd A Mlsna, Associate Pastor of Holy Spirit Parish, St Joseph Parish, St Peter Parish and St Stephen Parish, all in Stevens Point, is also assigned as Chaplain to Pacelli Middle School and High School in Stevens Point.

The Reverend Jeyaseelan Yobu, from the Archdiocese of Madurai, India, with the permission of his Archbishop, the Most Reverend Antony Pappusamy, is appointed Parochial Administrator of St Bridget Parish in Ettrick and St Ansgar in Blair.

The Reverend Junabe Villapaz, from the Diocese of Pagadian, Philippines, with the permission of his Bishop, the Most Reverend Ronaldo I Lunas, is appointed Parochial Administrator of St John the Baptist in Plum City and St Joseph Parish in Arkansaw.

The Reverend Chinnappan Palevendran, from the Diocese of Vellore, India with the permission of his Diocesan Administrator, Very Rev Msgr I John Robert, is appointed Associate Pastor of St Patrick Parish in Mauston.

Deacon Arturo Vigueras, upon ordination to the priesthood, will be appointed Associate Pastor of Holy Family Parish in Arcadia and Sacred Heart Parish in Pine Creek.

Deacon Eric J Mashak, upon ordination to the priesthood, will be appointed Associate Pastor at St Bronislava Parish in Plover.

Deacon Timothy M Reither, upon ordination to the priesthood, will be appointed Associate Pastor at St Mary Assumption Parish in Durand, Holy Rosary Parish in Lima and Sacred Heart Parish in Mondovi.

A woman, renewing her driver's license at the County Clerk's office was asked by the woman recorder to state her occupation. She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself "What I mean is," explained the recorder, "do you have a job or are you just a . . .?"

"Of course I have a job," snapped the woman.

"I'm a Mom."

"We don't list 'Mom' as an occupation, 'housewife' covers it," said the recorder emphatically.

I forgot all about her story until one day I found myself in the same situation, this time at our own Town Hall. The Clerk was obviously a career woman, poised, efficient and possessed of a high sounding title like, "Official Interrogator" or "Town Registrar".

"What is your occupation?" she probed.

What made me say it? I do not know. The words simply popped out. "I'm a Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations."

The clerk paused, ball-point pen frozen in midair and looked up as though she had not heard right.

I repeated the title slowly emphasizing the most significant words. Then I stared with wonder as my pronouncement was written, in bold, black ink on the official questionnaire.

"Might I ask," said the clerk with new interest, "just what you do in your field?"

Coolly, without any trace of fluster in my voice, I heard myself reply, "I have a continuing program of research, (what mother doesn't) in the laboratory and in the field, (normally I would have said indoors and out). I'm working for my Masters, (first the Lord and then the whole family) and already have four credits (all daughters). Of course, the job is one of the most demanding in the humanities, (any mother care to disagree?) and I often work 14 hours a day, (24 is more like it). But the job is more challenging than most run-of-the-mill careers and the rewards are more of a satisfaction rather than just money."

There was an increasing note of respect in the clerk's voice as she completed the form, stood up and personally ushered me to the door.

As I drove into our driveway, buoyed up by my glamorous new career, I was greeted by my lab assistants – ages 13, 7, and 3. Upstairs I could hear our new experimental model, (a 6 month old baby) in the child development program, testing out a new vocal pattern. I felt I had scored a beat on bureaucracy! And I had gone on the official records as someone more distinguished and indispensable to mankind than "just another Mom". Motherhood!

What a glorious career! Especially when there's a title on the door.

Does this make grandmothers "Senior Research Associates in the field of Child Development and Human Relations" and great grandmothers "Executive Senior Research Associates"? I think so!!! I also think it makes Aunts "Associate Research Assistants".

JUST A MOM?

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Celebration of Sacraments

Confession

- Saturday: 11am - 12 noon or by Appointment

Baptism

- Call the Parish Center (715-842-3148) to register for the “Baptism Preparation Class” which must be attended by the parents.

The Godparents are encouraged to attend. You must register one week before the class.

Next Baptism Class: Monday, July 12th: 6:30 pm

Bautismo

- Para Bautismos los padres y padrinos deben tomar una clase de preparación. Generalmente las clases son el primer martes de cada mes a las 6:30 pm en el centro parroquial. Para mayor informes y registrarse para la clase llame a Joy al (715-842-3148).

Marriage - Contact Fr Bob 6 months in advance for arrangements.

Anointing of the Sick and Home Communion Visits

- To make arrangements call Dorothy at 715-432-5519. Also, notify Dorothy when you or a loved one is admitted to the hospital, rehab center, assisted living facility or nursing home.

- It’s important to contact the care team or social worker at the hospital to request authorization to be visited by a priest.

- Anointing of the Sick - available when you or a loved one are seriously ill or before a scheduled surgery.

- Communion Visits to the Homebound - let us know if you would like to receive Holy Communion at your home, assisted living facility, or nursing home.

In Need of Prayer? - Our prayer group is always ready to pray for you when you need extra prayer. Call Bonnie at 715-675-9876.

* You may also call the Parish Center at 715-842-3148

See Roe v. Wade the Movie - The Real Story You’ve Never been Told

Roe v. Wade, a new movie that looks behind the scenes of the infamous 1973 Supreme Court ruling that legalized abortion through all 9 months of pregnancy. The story is told through the eyes of Dr Bernard Nathanson, the New

York OB/GYN who paved the way for abortion on demand but later became pro-life. Visit www.https://www.roevwademovie.com/ Available for streaming on Amazon Prime and iTunes, with the DVD to be released in May. Available for preorder from Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Christian booksellers.

Make your Voice Heard

Visit the U.S. Bishops’ “Action Alerts” Page

(Votervoice.net/USCCB/home)

Advocate in favor of the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. Tell Congress to keep the Hyde Amendment – No taxpayer funding

of abortion. Oppose the ERA and the “Equality Act” that hurt women and the

unborn and discriminate against people of faith.

Visit the USCCB Action Center to view our current action alerts and sign up for future alerts so that you can contact your elected representatives

to express your concerns and opinions on upcoming legislation. https://www.usccb.org/take-action

KNIGHTS FOR LIFE – BLOOD FOR LIFE” The Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Council serving St Mark, St Agnes and St Therese Parishes is sponsoring a Blood Drive. The “Knights for life – Blood for Life” blood donation

drive will be held on Thursday, May 20th from 2:30–7:00 pm in Abts Hall at St Agnes in Weston. The Blood Bank’s levels are low now during this epidemic and they are in need of blood for our community. We are asking families and friends to help support this effort by donating blood to give life to those in need. You can go to the website of the “Blood Center of Northcentral Wisconsin” for more information regarding donating blood. https://www.bcnwi.org/ You will need to call the Blood Bank (715-842-0761) to make and appointment due to the social distancing rules that are currently in place. Thank you so much for your support in this time of need.

Our Lady Queen of All Saints Central Wisconsin

Catholic Home School Conference

Saturday, June 5, 9 am - 4 pm Les and Jim's Banquet Hall, Merrill, WI

For information and to register, go to: wicatholichomeschool.com

Registration fee $25.00

HELPING HANDS NEWS

MPORTANT DATE COMING UP MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Helping Hands will be celebrating 25 years as a humanitarian organization on Saturday, September 25th.

More information will be coming.

Blest Art Sold the Weekend of May 22nd and 23rd

Today, less than one hundred people in the Holy Land call themselves Christians. The remaining population is suffering economically, and Jeryes Qumseya (owner of Blest Arts in Beloit, WI and a native of Beit Sahour near Bethlehem), visits

parishes to help sell the handcrafted religious art carved from olive branches by these remaining Christians, in order for these wood carvers to support themselves and their families.

Blest Art carvings are made by people of faith for people of faith. The money produced by these sales uplifts the entire Holy Land Christian community.

This Week at Saint Matthew

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Pray for Us

Scripture Readings

Monday, May 10 - Saint Damien de Veuster, Priest

Acts 16:11-15/Ps 149/Jn 15:26—16:4

Tuesday, May 11

Acts 16:22-34/Ps 138/Jn 16:5-11

Weds, May 12 - St Nereus & St Achilleus, Martyrs; St Pancras, Martyr

Acts 17:15, 22—18:1/Ps 148/Jn 16:12-15

Thursday, May 13 - Our Lady of Fatima The Ascension of the Lord (obligation moved to Sunday)

Acts 18:1-8/Ps 98/Jn 16:16-20

Friday, May 14 - Saint Matthias, Apostle

Acts 1:15-17, 20-26/Ps 113/Jn 15:9-17

Saturday, May 15 - Saint Isidore

Acts 18:23-28/Ps 47/Jn 16:23-28

Sunday, May 16 - 7th Sunday of Easter - The Ascension of the Lord

Acts 1:1-11/Ps 47/Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13/Mk 16:15-20

Mass Intentions May 10 - 16, 2021

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Spanish

8:00 am -

8:00 am -

8:00 am -

8:00 am -

8:00 am -

8:00 am -

4:30 pm -

8:00 am -

10:00 am -

12 noon -

Living & †Deceased Tanck & Krautkramer Families

†Willard Graveen

†Paul Wiegert

†JoAnn Bretl

†Merrillyn Fischer

†Carol Warosh

†Shirley Peterson

St Matthew Parishioners and Families

†John Bauer

†Por el eterno descanso de Marcos Moyano

Pray for Us

Parish Staff (715-842-3148)

Pastor: Rev Robert C Thorn frbob@stmatthewwausau.org

Associate Pastor: Rev Juan Pedro Roblez Baltazar frjuan@stmatthewwausau.org

Pastoral Care: Dorothy Giallombardo dorothy@stmatthewwausau.org

Parish Secretary: Patricia Lahr patl@stmatthewwausau.org

Deacon: Rev Mr Tom Tierney Plant Manager: Jason Seliger

Finance Secretary: Jerry Grunow jerryg@stmatthewwausau.org

DRE & Hispanic RE: Joy Orozco joydre@stmatthewwausau.org

Bulletin Editor: Rosemary Beever rosemarybulletin@stmatthewwausau.org

Bulletin Deadline: 3 pm Monday

Diocesan Annual Appeal 2020-2021 Target: $72,700

His Church is Still Here, His Church Still Provides His Church is You and Me!

June 30th is fast approaching. This will be the last date for making payments on your pledge for the 2020-2021 Diocesan Annual Appeal. Please send in your unpaid amounts as soon as possible. If you have not given to the Appeal you can still do so by mailing in, or drop off donation at the

Parish Center. Someone is here Monday thru Thursday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. You can also use the online giving go to:

Diocese of La Crosse: www.diolc.org/donate-online We appreciate all the sacrifices you have made to contribute to the Diocesan Annual Appeal, may God bless and reward you for your contribution and sacrifices! May God Bless and protect you and your family!

Lectors

Weekend - Liturgical Ministers

Musicians

Cindy Blair Nancy Losinski

Carla MacDonald Annette Southworth

Gordon Crow Sara Schmitt

Saturday May 15 4:30 pm

Sunday May 16 8:00 am

Sunday May 16

10:00 am

Lee Peek Mike Jilek Lynn Meyer

Monday, May 10

Baptism Class: 6:30 pm

Wednesday, May 12

Peacemakers Quilters - Parish Center Patio Room: 1 pm Confirmation Class #9 - Church, Angelorum: 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Thursday, May 13

Life in the Spirit Seminar - Church, Angelorum: 10:30 am - Noon Life in the Spirit Seminar - Church, Angelorum: 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Saturday, May 15

Fr Bob’s 22nd Ordination to the Priesthood - Congratulations! SCRIP sold after 4:30 pm Mass

Sunday, May 16

SCRIP sold after 8 am & 10 am Masses

Weekend Collection………………………..……..………………..………$6,471.05

Parish Contributions: Our weekly offertory collection provides the necessary funds to meet our financial obligations. If you are not attending Mass in person, please consider sending your weekly donations by:

● Mail (St Matthew Parish, 221 S 28th Ave, Wausau, WI 54401) ● Monthly Electronic Funds Transfer from your bank (to set up, contact

Jerry at: 715-842-3148 or email: jerryg@stmatthewwausau.org). ● Bill Pay through your Bank (contact your bank to set up). ● Online Giving: (via credit card or direct debit)

• www.stmatthewwausau.org/donations (one-time donations) • www.stmatthewwausau.org/payments (recurring donations available)

Weekly Minimum Amount Needed per Budget: $9,612.00

Sharing God’s Blessings Thank You

for Your Support! Buy Scrip Cards for Gifts or Your Everyday Needs

Did you know: We have new Scrip businesses. You can now special order Scrip for Patron Mexican Restaurant in Weston

$25 (15% rebate). Also new help with your spring cleaning, NorthStar Restoration is available

to order in $50 cards (20% rebate). Every dollar is appreciated & is multiplied by the number of cards we sell.

Scrip gift cards will be sold before & after Masses on the 1st & 3rd weekends of each month.

Call the Parish Center (715-842-3148) to check availability and to purchase Scrip during the week. Volunteers are needed - please consider donating your time. Call the Parish Center if you are able to help with this continuing fund raiser.

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Help with Grieving GriefShare seminars and support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and

want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. St Anne’s Parish is hosting GriefShare, which is currently meeting online on Zoom. If you are interested in joining this program, call Grant Johnson at 715-551-2365 or email: bosdad.johnson2@gmail.com You can join any week as sessions are self-contained. This is a 13 session weekly program, with excellent videos of people and professionals sharing their grief experiences followed by participants sharing and supporting each other. Sessions meet every Tuesday from 6 - 8 pm with the last session on Tuesday, June 29th.

St Matthew Parish Summer Help Needed

Jason, our Custodian, is in need of a summer helper. This opportunity is for a student 16 years of age or older or an adult. Must be able to lift 50 lbs and use a riding

lawnmower. This position is for 8 weeks starting June 7th, Monday through Friday: 6 am - 2 pm or 7 am - 3 pm. To get an application form stop by the Parish Center or to have an application form emailed to you, call the Parish Center: 715-842-3148.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. Amen

Our Prayers & Sympathy

go to the Family & Friends of:

He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there shall be no more death or mourning, wailing or pain…Rev 21:4

Norbert Henrichs

He died Monday - April 12, 2021 He is the Brother of Jim (Mary) Henrichs

Saint Matthew Men’s Club Spring Steak Feed Members, Wives and Guests

Thursday - May 27, 2021 in the School Cafeteria

Social 5:00 pm - Dinner 6:00 pm

Steak or Chicken Breast, Baked Potato, Salad, Dessert and Refreshments

$15.00 per person (includes $1 for 50/50 raffle)

RSVP by Sunday, May 23rd Include number of people and

if you would like a Steak or Chicken Breast.

RSVP to: Glen Yeager: sheilay@charter.net

or Pat Ruesch: 715-845-1160

or Don Gallenberg: dgallenber@live.com

If you have not paid dues for 2021, dues are $20.

All Men of St Matthew Parish are invited to become a Men’s Club Member.

Invite a friend, bring a guest.

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