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St. Mary’s

Celebrating our 100th Anniversary

Incorporated 12 February 1918 — 12 February 2018 Under the Title St. Mary’s of the Lake

Fr. Philip Dinh-Van-Thiep pdinhvanthiep@gmail.com

Deacon William Doran

Parish Address 15232 County F, PO Box 219 Lakewood, WI 54138

Parish Office 715-276-7364 Hours: 9am-4pm Email: stmary01@centurytel.net Fax: 715-276-1414 Web site: www.stmarys-lakewood.com

Parish Mission Statement We the members of St. Mary’s of the Lake are called by Jesus to be the light of the world, through the mission and ministry of His Catholic Church; to discover Him, follow Him, worship Him, and share His love.

of the Lake April 15, 2018

Third Sunday of Easter

Then he opened their minds to

understand the Scriptures. And he said to them, “Thus it is written that the Christ would suffer and

rise from the dead on the third day.” - Lk 24:45-46

Sacraments Reconciliation

Lakewood: First Fridays 9am, Sat. 3:30pm Silver Cliff: after 5:30pm Mass on the 1st Saturday of the month Crooked Lake: after 7:30am Mass on the 2nd Sunday of the month

Baptism Preparation program required, please contact the office

Confirmation Usually confirmed in the junior and senior year of high school

Marriage Make arrangements with the pastor six months prior to desired date

Anointing of the Sick Individual arrangements can be made through the parish office

First Friday Mass at 8:30 am Exposition from 9:00am - 10:00am Reconciliation from 9:00am - 10:00am Benediction at 10:00am

Religious Education Classes Wednesday Evenings October - May 1st-6th 4:00pm-5:30pm 7th-12th 6:30pm-8:00pm

The Rosary Lakewood: Wednesdays & Fridays at 8am Silver Cliff: Saturdays before 5:30 Mass.

L A K E W O O D C H U R C H

C R O O K E D L A K E C H A P E L

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Pray the Rosary Please join us every Wednesday before Mass at 8:00am to pray the Rosary for the sick of the parish. Join us on

Fridays at 8:00am to pray the Rosary for peace.

Mass Intentions

Saturday, April 14, 2018 4:00pm Lakewood: Living & Deceased Members of Catholic

United St. Ambrose Council #399 5:30pm Silver Cliff: Nick Beelman

Sunday, April 15, 2018 7:30am Crooked Lake: Living & Deceased People of the Parish

9:00am Lakewood: Vivian Langer

Tuesday, April 17, 2018 8:30am Lakewood: Cathy Davies

Wednesday, April 18, 2018 8:30am Lakewood: Fr. Leo Lessard

Thursday, April 19 2018 8:30am Lakewood: Robert Campbell

Friday, April 20, 2018 8:30am Lakewood: For a Successful Bishop’s Appeal

Saturday, April 21, 2018 4:00pm Lakewood: Prudy Collins

5:30pm Silver Cliff : Marge Mc Cole

Sunday, April 22, 2018 7:30am Crooked Lake: Living & Deceased People of the Parish 9:00am Lakewood: Patricia McCabe

Prayer Requests . . .

For healing and good health of mind, body, and spirit: Tina Flores, Tony Yurek, Jean Jarvais, Lynn Wilke and Tom VanBeek

For eternal rest, and for God’s blessings on their families: Phyllis Glynn

For all the prayer requests written in our parish Book of Petitions.

Prayer Shawls If you would like to receive a prayer shawl, or know of someone who would, please call the parish office.

Your Sharing

Divine Mercy Sunday Lakewood……………………...………..….….…..$2493.52 Silver Cliff……………...................................$358.50 Crooked Lake……………...……….……...........$383.20 Total.…………………………………...……..……...$3235.22

God Bless You For Your Sharing & Thank You!

Centennial Corner . . .

On October 6, 1968 at 4pm, the present Silver Cliff Chapel was blessed. Fr. Spalding was celebrant and Fr. Geigel preached a sermon.

Plan Ahead to Join Us! As part of the St. Mary’s of the Lake Centennial Celebration , a Motor coach Tour to Holy Hill in Hubertus, Wisconsin is planned for Thursday, July 12, 2018. The price is $30.00 per person which in-cludes a luncheon. We will depart from St. Mary’s parking lot at 7am and return at 7pm. For questions or to make reservations please call Janet at 715-927-0124.

Cemetery Notice Please have all Christmas and Winter decorations removed from the Cemetery by April 15th for Spring Cleaning. Items not claimed will be disposed of. Thank you. –Cemetery Committee

New Parish Web-Site Check it out! Our address has not changed!

www.stmarys-lakewood.com

Appeal Goal: $23,886.00 Gifts : 118 Families $20,245.00

God Bless you for your support of the 2018 Bishop’s Appeal!

Welcome! Lord, give me the patience to see this day through, in joy and in sorrow to seek after you. Teach me to trust in your loving Son, from the time this day starts until the moment it’s done. Teach me not to murmur or complain because only through you I am truly alive. Sometimes it’s not until I wander or stray, that I realize it’s near

you I always must stay. So teach me to love and always be true, from the time this day starts until the moment it’s through. Amen.

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Third Sunday of Easter April 15, 2018 Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. Mary’s of the Lake:

Do you still remember a post-Resurrection story of the GREAT CATCH of fish as recorded in John 2? Basically, St. Peter and a few other Apostles got into the boat & went out fishing. Unfortunately, that night they caught nothing.

At dawn, Jesus was on the shore; but the disciples did not recognize Him. After asking them a few questions, Jesus told them to cast the net over the right side of the boat. They cast the net, and amazingly, a Great Catch! They were not able to pull it in because of the large amount of fish. Through ‘the disciple whom Jesus loved’ they recognized that it was the Lord who directed them toward the amazing catch of 153 large fish. Is there a significance for #153? It could very well be that the catch had to be shared out among various partners, and that the (exact) number was recorded simply because it was so exceptionally large. However, in a commentary on John’s Gospel, William Barclay points out 3 special suggestions:

1.- According to ST. CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA #153 is made up of 3 things: First, there is 100, which represents ‘the fullness of the Gentiles,’ who will be gathered in to Christ.” Second, there is 50, which stands for the remnant of Israel, who will also be gathered in. Third, there is the 3, which stands for the Trinity --to those whose glory all things are done. 2.- ST. AUGUSTINE has another explanation. According to him # 10 is the number of the Law, for there are 10 Commandments; #7 is the number if Grace, for the gifts of the Spirit are sevenfold. Now 7+10 makes 17; and 153 is the sum of all the figures, 1+2+3+4..., up to 17. Thus 153 stands for all those who either by Law or by Grace have been moved to come to Christ.. 3.- The simplest of the explanations was given by ST. JEROME. He said that in the sea there are 153 kinds of fishes; and that the catch is one which includes every kind of fish, and that therefore the number symbolizes the fact that some day all people of all nations will be gathered together to Jesus.

Reflecting on the 3 above explanations, we also need to note a further point: The Great Catch of fishes was gathered into the net; and the net held them all and was not broken. The net is seen as standing for the Church. If we follow the instruction of our Lord, He will empower us to have a great catch; and there is always room in the Church for all people of all nations. In other words, the story of the Great Catch can be seen as a vivid yet subtle way to teach us of the UNIVERSALITY OF THE CHURCH. Every Sunday, in our Creed (Profession of Faith) we proclaim the 4 marks of the Church: one, holy, catholic, and apostolic. ‘catholic’ is indeed ‘universal’ –which means ‘for all’!

Fr. Philip

Parish Meetings - Everyone Welcome!

St. Mary’s Christian Women Thursday, April 19th at 1pm in the Church Hall

Sister Celine will be speaking on Human Trafficking Members of the Parish & Community are invited.

Parish Council Meetings Thursday, April 19th at Lakewood at 5:30pm

Joint Council Meetings—Alpha

Mission Sewing Circle Thursday, April 26th at 9am in the Church Hall

DCCW Spring Assembly Green Bay DCCW 2018 Assembly “Discipleship with Friends”, Saturday April 21 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM Holy Cross Parish Mishicot WI. Keynote Speaker: Jean Kelly National Council of Catholic Women President Elect. Mass at 8:30 AM followed by registration and refreshments. Registration Deadline is April 11, $22 each or five admissions for $100. Registrations forms in the back of church. Make checks payable to Green Bay DCCW. Mail to Pat Gureski;, 5048 Sunny Slope Road, Egg Harbor, WI 54209. Questions Call Mary Wagner 715-757-2292.

Spring Vicariate I-A Meeting Vicariate 1A meeting, Tuesday April 24, at St Margaret Catholic Church Pembine, WI Registration 9:00 – 9:30 AM. Speaker is Sister

Bethany Madonna “Receiving the Promise” Registration fee is $5.00 payable at the door. Call Mary Wagner at 715-757-2292 by April 13 if you plan to attend.

A Novena to Mary in May As part of our Centennial Celebrations we are inviting everyone, men and women, to join us in praying a Novena to Mary. This will begin May 3rd at 9am and continue twice weekly, Tuesdays and Thursdays through May 31st. There will be 9 short sessions held at church. A leader and written handouts will guide you through the process. There is also an option to complete at home. More info soon.

The Reverse Collection We are passing the baskets for the Reverse Collection this weekend. Please bring your food items to mass next weekend and place them in front of the altar. These items will be donated to the Christian Food Pantry in Townsend. Also, monetary donations are always appreciated.

Thank You! To Fr. Philip, Sally, Kendra and all the people for your prayers of healing & health for my mom Rose, and for the support of the loss of my dad Vincent. -Lyle & Phyllis