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DECEMBER 17, 2017
THIRD SUNDAY OF
ADVENT
Today’s Readings:
1st Reading
Is 61:1-2a, 10-11 2nd Reading
1Thes 5:16-24 Gospel
Jn 1:6-8, 19-28
Contact Parish office at: St. Bartholomew,11646 South Street, Trempealeau 54661
Pastor: Fr. Antony Joseph Phone: 608-534-6652
Deacon Russ Cabak Our website: www.saintbartholomew.net
Emails: Father - [email protected]; Secretary: Cherie - [email protected]:
ST. MARY
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Parish Councils
St. Bartholomew: Finance: Ed Smith, Roger Amundson, Marlene James, Mike Mikrut, Dan Lilla, Larry Sonsalla.
Pastoral: Cherie Schwertel, Dan Kelleher, Darlene Schlesser, Roger Amundson, Mary Skroch, Doug Woestman,
Doreen Backler, Mike Maier.
St. Mary: Finance: Tom Ladwig, Dave Mueller, Becky Harris, Sandy Salsman, Bruce Reedy, Roger Betthauser,
Don Teska.
Pastoral: Kent Jacobson, Dave Mueller, Cindy Baer, Mike Moran, Sheila Collom.
LAST SUNDAY’S OFFERING SBT SMG Envelopes $1,687.00 $ 941.00
Plate 83.76 135.08
Christmas Flowers 195.00 15.00
Immaculate Conc. 469.00 87.27
Rel. Ret. Fund 421.99 296.00
Youth Envelopes 22.00 6.00
Total Offering $2,878.75 $1,480.35
Mass Schedule and Intentions December 18 - December 24
SBT
Judy Kowalewski
SMG
Lori Mahoney
The Third Sunday of Advent is known as
Rejoicing Sunday. In Isaiah we hear the prophet
say; “I rejoice heartily in the Lord.” Saint Paul
wrote to the Thessalonians; “Rejoice always.”
While it is nice to hear someone tell us to “rejoice”
the reality is that in the world and in our lives there
are times when it is difficult to find joy.
On the news we hear of wars, terrorist attacks and
senseless massacres as happened not long ago in
Las Vegas. We hear about hurricanes, earthquakes
and fires that result in so much death and suffering.
How can we be joyful amidst these situations?
When Paul speaks of joy he is not referring to a
nice, fleeting feeling that makes one feel good but
he speaks of a joy that Jesus can give amidst
suffering and pain. This is deep inner joy that
comes from knowing Jesus. So many disciples of
Jesus witnessed this joy amidst their suffering and
pain. This is why Tertullian said, “The Blood of
the martyr is the seed of the Church.”
This joy can be with us at all times, even the most
trying times. It doesn’t take away the problems and
the pain we might experience, but it lifts us up to
accept them, bear them, and trust the Immanuel –
God is with us.
Today we walk believing in the truth and beauty
revealed to us by Jesus and share with Christians
throughout the world the importance of his birth,
and faith in his second coming. Advent is a time
that helps us to be more appreciative of the gift of
Jesus, more open to his presence, and more
receptive of the joy that comes from him. Are we
open to receive this joy from Christ Jesus at this
Christmas?
With joyful hearts,
Fr. Antony Joseph
Monday: 6:00 p.m. St. Bartholomew + Betty Olson Tuesday: 6:00 p.m. St. Mary Exposition and Confession before Mass * Living & Deceased members of the Klein & Hammer Families
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. St. Bartholomew + Hubert Peplinski
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. St. Bartholomew Exposition and Confession before Mass + Herman Eichman
Friday: 10:00 a.m. St. Bartholomew + Jim Walske Saturday: 4:00 p.m. St. Mary All the those who are in the Military Service Saturday: 5:30 p.m. St. Bartholomew + Margaret Severson Sunday: 8:30 a.m. St. Bartholomew All the People of Our Parishes Sunday: 10:30 a.m. St. Mary + Gen Rogness Christmas Eve 4:00 p.m. St. Mary
+ Robert & Roseann Ristow, Anna Solberg & Robert Quinn Christmas Eve 10:00 p.m. St. Bartholomew
+ Louis & Teddy Jessessky
Counters For
The Week
Ministry Schedule For Sunday, Dec. 24
ST. MARY- 4:00 p.m. Saturday
Greeters: Butch Vaughn, Volunteer
Altar Server: Volunteer
Lector: Roger Betthauser
Communion Ministers: Jessica Miller, Joy Critzman,
Volunteer
Ushers: Butch Vaughn, Volunteer
ST. BARTHOLOMEW - 5:30 p.m. Saturday
Greeters: John & Stacey Giemza, Judy Heinz
Altar Servers: Kaia Johnson
Lector: Judy Heinz
Communion Ministers: Judy Heinz, Darlene Schlesser,
Jeanne Woestman
Ushers: Greg Heinz, Lance Lettner
ST. BARTHOLOMEW - 8:30 a.m.
Greeters: Pat Kriesel, Jim & Betsy Scherr
Altar Servers: Elle Lettner, 5th Grade
Lectors: Shannon Krett Communion Ministers: Dan Kelleher, Mary Skroch,
Marlene James
Ushers: Chad Backler, Ben Behan
ST. MARY - 10:30 a.m.
Greeters: Steve Grover, Volunteer
Altar Server: Hailyn Grandt
Lector: Ellen Karow
Communion Ministers: Becky Harris, Ellen Karow,
Volunteer
Ushers: Steve Grover, Volunteer
ATTENTION ST. BARTHOLOMEW PARISHIONERS Finance Committee meeting on Thursday, December 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the rectory.
Christmas Choir Practice on Sunday, December 17 at 4:00 p.m.
Please pick up your 2018 envelopes in the vestibule of church.
COMMUNICATION TO ALL Advent Confessions for Arcadia Deanery on Sunday, December 17. For your convenience in receiving the
sacrament of Reconciliation and making a spiritual preparation for Christmas, join us at 3:00 pm Sunday,
December 17 at SS Peter and Paul Parish, Independence . The priests of the Arcadia Deanery will be available
for individual confessions and absolution.
Religious give thanks. A religious sister writes, “When we see the generous response of so many thousands of
person in order to help us, religious men and women, we are left speechless.” Senior sisters, brothers, and
religious order priests across the country send heartfelt thanks and prayers for your donation to last week’s
Retirement Fund for Religious collection.
Join us for a 10-day pilgrimage to Rome (September 19-29, 2018) to witness the Deacon Ordination of
Brandon Guenther (SS Peter and Paul Parish, Independence) and Ethan Hokamp (Our Lady Queen of Heaven
Parish, Wisconsin Rapids). The Mass of Ordination will take place September 27, 2018 at St. Peter’s
Basciilica. Pilgrims will also visit many other places important in the lives of St. Francis of Assissi, St. Clare
and St. (Padre) Pio. The cost of the pilgrimage, $3,399.00 (plus $512.00 for single occupancy hotel rooms),
includes Roundtrip airfare, hotel, two meals per day, and many other tour services including professional
sightseeing guides. Detailed brochures are available in church through the parish office. If you have further
questions or would like to register, please contact SS Peter and Paul Parish office at 715 985-2227, ext. 2 or e-
mail us at [email protected]. Volunteer for mission trip to rebuild after Hurricane Harvey. A group of volunteers from St. Henry Watermark
Mission, an ecumenical initiative from St. Henry Parish in Eau Galle, will be traveling to Houston, TX, this spring to
help with rebuilding efforts for residents most in need in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. The group will assist with
carpentry, sheetrock, mud, tape, insulation, some electrical/plumbing, paint, flooring, finish work, and landscaping.
Contact Gary Asher at 715.283.4451 or [email protected].
Two Marches for Life – Washington, D.C. or Chicago: The Pilgrimage for Life to Washington, D.C., sponsored by
the Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry, runs Jan. 17-21, 2018. Visit www.diolc.org/yya and click on
“Pilgrimage for Life” to sign up. The March for Life Chicago is one day only, Jan. 14, and you can sign up by visiting
www.prolifewi.org and scrolling down to the link. Both pro-life marches have buses leaving from locations around our
diocese. The La Crosse Life League is offering five $30 "scholarships" for the March for Life Chicago. Contact Marie
Allen at (608) 799-9196 or [email protected] to apply for a scholarship.
Retrouvaille is for couples with marital problems that want marriage help. Those who are considering marriage
separation and those who are already separated or divorced are encouraged to consider the Retrouvaille Program. There
is always hope of reviving your relationship. The next Retrouvaille weekend retreat will be held February 9-11, 2018 at
St. Anthony’s Spirituality Center in Marathon, WI. Space is limited. Email [email protected] for more
information.
ATTENTION ST. MARY PARISHIONERS All those who like to sing please join Lucy & Cindy in singing for Christmas Eve Mass. It would be nice to
have more people singing in the choir room. No practice, just praise God in song.
No December PCCW meeting. Tentative meeting date will be January 16 to prepare for the Lenten Soup
Suppers.
Prayer Meeting: Sundays, 6:30 p.m. in Rectory. Songs of praise, prayer, inspirational talks, discussion and
sharing of blessings and difficulties in following Jesus. All are welcome. No meeting on Christmas Eve.
Please pick up your 2018 envelopes in the vestibule of church.
Christmas Schedule
Christmas Eve Christmas Day
Sunday: St. Mary - 4:00 p.m. Monday: St. Bartholomew - 8:30 a.m.
St. Bartholomew - 10:00 p.m. St. Mary - 10:30 a.m.
New Year’s Mass Schedule
Monday: St. Bartholomew - 9:00 a.m. Lectors, Servers, Ushers, Communion: We will only have volunteers for all of these Masses.
Sat & Sun OPEN at noon Friday Cod Dinner $11.95
Wed– Sun Prime Rib $17.95 THANKS FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT!
From The Desk
Of The PCCW
Centerville Welding & Big Toy Storage Container Sales & Storage Units
Locations in Centerville & Arcadia Call 608-304-0004 Email [email protected]
Thank you to our sponsors. Please frequent these special businesses!
JPK Plumbing &
Excavating Trempealeau, Ettrick,
Galesville
608-780-0297
Jesus said,
Ask and it will be given to you;
seek and you will find;
knock and the door will be
opened to you. Matthew 7:7
Knights of Columbus Marynook Council 6487
Galesville Ettrick
Trempealeau
Grand Knight: Larry Sonsalla Finance Sec: Jim Schultz
Treasurer: Ed Smith
Open 5:30 a.m-10:00 p.m. 24 Hour Gas Pump
24013 3rd St. Trempealeau Phone: 608-534-7400
Custom Carpet Service Greg Gillmeister Est. 1970 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
*Natural Cleaning Available*
Dries Fast 608-534-5020
Family Owned
Since 1980
Prime Rib Nightly
608-582-2672 Weekly Specials
Hours: Wednesday-Thursday: 4-10
Friday-Saturday:4-11,Sunday: 9-10
Boon Docks Locker Room
N14433 County Rd M,
Galesville, WI
Open 7 Days a week
for Breakfast
Monday - Friday 6 a.m.
Saturday - Sunday 7 a.m.
Weekly Lunch Specials
Senior Meals: Tuesday-
Thursday and Reservations
are required. 608-582-4401
Greylak Wealth Management Thomas Greylak (608)784-9100
Registered Representative
www.greylakwealth.com
701 Sand Lake Road
Onalaska, WI 54650
P 608-783-6441
www.ticinsurance.com Donna M. Critzman
Sales Representative
C 608-484-0900
River Café
Open: Wed-Mon
6:30am - 2:30pm
Breakfast & Lunch
23991 3rd St., Trempealeau, WI
Phone: 608-534-5055
Lewiston Monument Co.
Lewiston 507-523-2586
Trempealeau 608-534-6086
www.lewistonmonument.com
Attorney Scott J. Curtis Estate Planning, Business
Planning, Real Estate, Tax
608-433-2250 www.lacrosselaw.com 201 Main Street, Suite 1000, La Crosse
Happy
Birthday
Bruce
Brenengen
December 18
Take the short drive to Holmen Weekend Breakfast 7am-Noon Daily Lunch Buffets Friday Fish Fry Saturday Night Prime Rib 608-526-3600 www.featuresinholmen.com
Critzman Auto
Body “On the Square”
Galesville, WI
Make soMeone’s
day, buy me!
A Happy Ad!
$5.00
St. Bartholomew’s PCCW
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Empty spaces available for a
yearly Ad. Or for a Wedding
Anniversary or Birthday Wish.
The cost is $5.00 per wish.
Call 534-6652.
Blessing for Grandpa,
Roger Amundson
Happy 75th Birthday Dec. 20
Grandchildren: Allison, Nate,
Alayna, Braden, Ben, Sam & Sadie