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Weekday Mass Times:

Tuesdays 6:00 p.m.

Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 8:00 a.m.

Weekend Mass Times:

Saturdays 7:00 p.m.

Sundays 8:30 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation:

Tuesdays 5:15 to 5:45 p.m.

Saturdays 6:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

Sundays 7:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.

First Fridays of each month 8:30 a.m. (following 8am Mass)

Eucharistic Adoration:

Sundays 6:30 p.m.

Tuesdays 5:00 p.m.

First Fridays of each month 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Website:

www.stmaxkolbe.org

Bulletin Submission:

[email protected]

Father Peter Manickam, Pastor

[email protected]

Parish Office: (715) 824-3380

Parish Secretary — Angie Sturzl 715-824-3380

[email protected]

Financial Secretary — Doreen Krusick 715-824-3380

Liturgical Ministry –Sharon Christensen 715-281-7784

Pastoral Council — JoAnn Doyle 715-824-2011

Scott Hintz 715-572-7420

Finance Council — Pam Zinda 715-366-2185

Dennis Fay 715-824-5075

Building & Grounds Committee —

Leo Gonnering 571-243-0250

Parish Council of Catholic Women —

Bonnie Rogers 715-366-4425

Pro-Life Committee — Cindy Gresl 920-566-2305

Homebound & Community Ministry —

Sharon Kurzynski 715-824-5422

Family Life Committee — Tasha Shurpit

Prayer Chain — Helen Buckholt 920-622-4461

Jane Bauer 715-258-9563

Sacred Steps Program — Jane Bauer 715-258-9563

SCRIP — Terri Hoerter 715-340-9816

Social Media-Betty Gonnering 703- 509-5180

Knights of Columbus —Andy Franz 345-2148

Hospitality—Sharon Christensen 715-281-7784

Religious Education (CCD) — Monica Trzebiatowski

715-697-8457

Confirmation Program — Jeremiah Auer 715-281-9825

Guardian Angels Cemetery — Ken Trzebiatowski

715-498-6066

Hope Cemetery (Heffron) — Sharon Lorenz

715-366-4557

St. Martin Cemetery — Tom Guth 366-4104

St. Patrick Cemetery — Helen Helbach 715-824-5880

July 13-14, 2019| www.stmaxkolbe.org |15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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A Catholic Church in Rural Southeastern Portage County, WI

8611 State Highway 54 • Almond, WI 54909

Trusting in God, We Share Christ’s Love by Action,

Witness and Glorifying the Lord by Our Lives.

Why Do We Do That?-Catholic Life Explained

Question:

I've heard that faith is a theological virtue. What does that

mean?

Answer:

To say a virtue is theological means that it comes as a gift

from God. St. Thomas Aquinas, a Dominican monk who

crafted the famous arguments for the existence of God,

wrote: "This alone is the true knowledge of God: to know

that God is beyond knowing." God is transcendent. This

word comes from the Latin "transcendere," meaning "to

climb beyond." When something is transcendent, it exists

beyond our normal range of experience. Philosopher

Peter Kreeft put it simply: "God is always more."

While God created us in His image and likeness, too often

we re-create Him in ours. We project our deepest hopes,

our subliminal fears, and our hidden dreams, and conjure

up our own image of what God could be. Yet God can

never be limited to our own perception of Him.

That's where faith comes in. We read in the Catechism

that "faith is the theological virtue by which we believe in

God and believe all that He has said and revealed to us

and all that the Holy Church proposes for our belief" (CCC

1814). We can know God through reason, to a point. As

human beings, we want to know and understand the

world around us, but God isn't in the world around us.

He's beyond it. The best way to come to know God is not

through our own clever mental maneuvering, but through

trusting in God's revelation of Himself. We might think we

know who God is, but the only way we can have any idea

is if we trust, through the virtue of faith, who He has

revealed Himself to be.

Father’s Corner

Dear Loving Parishioners,

Love and Peace of Christ!

The central theme of today’s scripture readings is that

we gain eternal life by loving God living in our

neighbors, as we become good neighbors to them.

The parable of the Good Samaritan clearly indicated

that a “neighbor” is anyone who needs help and

anyone who gives that help. Thus, the correct approach

is not to ask the question, “Who is my neighbor?” but

rather to ask, “Am I a good neighbor to others?”

Life lessons: 1) Let us check to see if we are good

neighbors. We are invited to be people of generosity,

kindness, and mercy toward all who are suffering. A

sincere smile, a cheery greeting, an encouraging word

of appreciation, a heartfelt “thank you” can work

wonders for a suffering soul.

2) Let the ‘Good Samaritans’ touch our lives. Let us

be willing to be touched by persons we have once

despised. For some of us, it may be persons of another

color or race; for others, it may mean persons of a

different political persuasion.

Let us pray that the Spirit of the living God may melt us,

mold us, use us so that there will no longer be even

one person who is untouchable or outside the

boundaries of compassion.

God bless you,

—Fr. Peter

Father John Ofori-Domah Mission Appeal

July 20th & 21st

Wiawso diocese was established in the year 2000. It is

a rural diocese with a majority of the people doing

subsistence farming.

The diocese lacks a good road network and

educational and health facilities. Some places lack

potable water. The diocese, in her evangelizing work,

manages to help the communities with these basic

necessities of life, especially that of water and health

care.

Proceeds will be used to provide boreholes and wells

for the needy communities in the Diocese of Wiawso.

Rt. Rev. Amalraj Visiting from India

August 3rd & 4th

The Bishop will be celebrating the weekend masses on

August 3rd & 4th. There will be a second collection for

his mission.

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Birthdays

Richard Soper 7/14

Dianne Martinez 7/14

Owen Zimmerman 7/14

Sharon McNew 7/15

Pam Peters 7/15

Rob Helbach 7/15

Megan Helmuth 7/15

Jay Kurzysnki 7/15

Dan Miner 7/15

Gary Barden 7/16

Heidi Horst 7/16

Olivia Baumgartner 7/16

Alaina Zietlow 7/16

Dustin Hollender 7/17

Nathan Demski 7/19

Pat Kilawee 7/18

Jackie Demski 7/19

Carrie Dreger 7/19

Stacy Groshek 7/20

Samantha Mocadlo 7/20

Anniversaries

Gary & Sandy Barden 7/14

Casey & Sara Rogers 7/14

Steve & Becky Helbach 7/17

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We welcome you to our parish family. If you wish

to join our parish, you may register by calling

the parish office.

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Arrangements must be made at least six months in

advance. Please call the parish office for an

appointment.

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Please call the parish office prior to the birth

of your child.

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Please call the parish office at 824-3380.

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Please submit Mass Intentions to the parish office or

call 715.824.3380.

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Mon-Thurs: 10:00-3:00pm

Tues, Wed: 4:30-6:30pm

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Usher Captain: Clark H.

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Servers: Kendall K., Karlee K., Volunteer

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Kathy G., Melanie D., Chad S., Volunteer

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Adult Envelopes 2629.00

Offertory: 273.00

Maintenance & Repairs: 60.00

Social Hall 25.00

Vigil Candles 00.00

Total: 2,987.00

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We will begin working at 9:00 a.m. If you can help, please

bring a bucket, gloves, and any garden tools you may want

to use. Monthly Saturday cleaning dates are tentatively

scheduled for August 17th, and Sept.14th.If you have

questions, please contact Sharon Christensen at

715-281-7784.

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we will be hosting the Feast of St.

Maximilian Kolbe Festival. This will

become an annual event. Activities will

run from 11am to 4pm with mass to

follow. There will be food, bake sale,

music, Bingo, and a classic car show. We are looking for

fun lawn games/activities for young and old (lawn darts,

Yatzee, bean bag toss, badminton, giant Jenga or the like).

All proceeds will go to the fundraising for our new social

hall. We will be reaching out to our parish ministries to

assist in making this a fun event for all. Watch the bulletin

and parish app for more details. Flyers are available in

the gathering space. Questions? Contact Mary at

715-340-7217.

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Are you artistic or have you worked in a movie theater

before and know how to run a popcorn machine? We have

the perfect jobs for you at our upcoming parish picnic. We

need people who like to do face painting or run the popcorn

machine. All supplies will be provided for both jobs. If

interested, contact Mary at 715-340-7217.

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It is time for a new St. Max Parish Directory! Our last

directory is dated 2014. Someone has graciously

volunteered to Chair the project. Are you able to help?

Contact the parish office at 824-3380.

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Envelopes with registration information have been placed in

the gathering space. Please look over your information,

make corrections if necessary, and return it back to the

parish office via mail or by dropping it off in the designated

box in the gathering space. We ask that you return your

information page even if all your information is correct.

Thank you!

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2018-2019 Goal: $35,140.00

Total Funds Donated by June 30, 2019: $31,210.00

Shortage of : (3,930.00)

Thank you to all who donated to our Annual Appeal!

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Sunday, July 14th

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Sunday, July 21st

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3-7 pm at Pacelli High School

Learn about India customs and

enjoy an Indian meal while

helping raise funds to help the

less fortunate in India. The event includes dancing,

workshops, booths, children's games, Colorfest Walk

and so much more. Tickets can be purchased in the

gathering space after masses, in the church

office or at Pacelli High School. Interested in

helping out by volunteering? Anyone age 10 and

up can volunteer and will receive free admission.

Contact Dennis at 715.305.1960 or

[email protected] for more information.

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Study the Faith more deeply and follow Christ more

closely in an enthusiastic community of learners!

Enroll in the next two-year Lay Formation Institute

cycle that begins this fall. For complete information,

schedule and application form, visit

diolc.org/lay-formation. Discuss with your pastor and

contact the Office for Ministries and Social Concerns

at [email protected] or call 608-791-0161.

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6:10 p.m. Choir Practice

6:15 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Confessions

7:00 p.m. MASS:+Father Dan Farley

By Bob & Helen Helbach

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7:45 a.m.-8:15 a.m. Confessions

8:30 a.m. MASS: For the People of St. Max’s

10:00 a.m. MASS:+Jon & Helen Thern

By the Auer Family

6:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration

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6:00 p.m. MASS: For the health and healing of

Joe Heidger by Stanley Heidger

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8:00 a.m. MASS:+Peter Garski

By Luci Kukowski

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8:00 a.m. MASS:+Mary Ann Doyle

By Dave & Peggy Root

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8:00 a.m. MASS: Successful treatments for

Tom Hammer by Bob & Helen Helbach

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6:10 p.m. Choir Practice

6:15 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Confessions

7:00 p.m. MASS:+Larry & Marge Bembenek

By Family & Friends

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7:45 a.m.-8:15 a.m. Confessions

8:30 a.m. MASS:+Tom Barden

By Jack & JoAnn Doyle

10:00 a.m. MASS: For the People of St. Max’s

6:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration

We are holding a bake

sale during our Feast of

St. Maximilian Kolbe

Festival. Volunteers are

needed to donate baked

items, canned goods, and

fresh vegetables and fruits. There is also a need for

volunteers to help during the bake sale on August

24th. If you are interested in helping out with this

fundraising effort, contact Pat at 715-366-2576.

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For all your automotive needs

Three Squares Restaurant

OPEN 24 HOURSIntersection of Hwy 10 & 54W7 1 5 - 2 5 8 - 7 5 8 2

Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner Buffet

Restaurant“BEST FOOD IN TOWN”

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Corner of Christy St. & Highway B in Amherst

Complete Line of Groceries Meat • Produce • Deli

Bakery • Liquor

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OPEN 7AM-9PM 7 DAYS A WEEK

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Steel Buildings • Multi-Family Dwellings

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• Residential • Commercial • Agricultural • Industrial

Electrical Supplies

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Auto Body Repair Experts

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Quality Ready-Mix Concrete Products

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24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICES FIRE * WATER * MOLD

Carpet & Furniture Cleaning

715-341-4797

“Proud to Assist St. Maximilian Kolbe build its future”

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Soil Testing & Septic Design Commercial & Residential Sites

Septic & Well Inspections - Water Testing Storm Water Evaluations

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