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Fourth Sunday of Easter
May 12, 2019
Addison James Barna Harrison Vincent Bartheld Brett Lee Berget Caden Thomas Bertelsen Raegan Jean Boe Bennett Ketcham Conley Kloei Lyn Grandt Gabriel Min Soo Hammes Mason Thomas Hammes Maren Julene Handland Olivia Mary Harron Jake Daniel Hawes Aaron Luke Heerts Sydney Kathryn Jahr Evan Lee Jamesson Sam Adams Jenniges Jenna Marie Justus Mason David Koss
Kirstyn Anne Larson Kellen James Lomas Carson Thomas McCormick Daniel Michael McHugh Lindsay Ruth Mead Ryan Thomas Mead Brady Jon Nevala Nathan Patrick Nevala Jacob Ronald Oyen McKenzie Diane Scholze Elizabeth Anne Skaar Rayna Ann Torgerson Abigail Marie Von Arx Ryland Haven Wall Brittany Madison Weber Patricia Stephanie Wiedenhoeft Andrea Lynn Wink
CONGRATULATIONS AND GOD'S BLESSING TO OUR CONFIRMATION STUDENTS WHO RECEIVED THE
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION MAY 2019
4th Sunday of Easter 2 May 12, 2019
THE BANE AND BLESSED
PRAYER REQUESTS
Susan Amundsen Sara (Wozney) Balaker
Richard Brandau Trudy Brieske Mike Candahl
Will Davis Ethan Doe
Sr. Bridget Donaldson, OSB Liz, Pat, Barb and Rita
Donaldson DeEtte Gillmeister
Joe Gittens Mary Jane Goodenough
Sharon Grabar Sherry Hanson Doris Jessesski John Jessesski
Sharon Krumenauer June Kukovec
Kent Limberg (military) Joan Ludick Sue Lund
Jerome Malin Kevin McIntyre John Modjeski
Judith Niedfeldt Joe Neitzel
Leona “Pat” Ostrander Poppy Grace Poole
Ken Proctor Robert C. Ristow
Bailey Rohrer Tom Ryan
Jordan Schadrie Sue Schafer
Celia Scholze Erica Schultz Nikki Schultz
Sascha Stephens Darlene Stressler Phyllis Thaldorf
Pam Tischer Colleen Tisil
I hate the book by CS Lewis entitled The Screwtape Letters. I hate the book so much I have read it several times. It is a series of letters written by a worldly-wise old devil to his nephew, Wormwood, who is a novice demon in charge of securing the damnation of an ordinary young man. The book reads like my examination of conscience. At one point Screwtape writes these words to his nephew: “The Enemy [God] sees as well as you do that courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point, which means, at the point of highest reality. A chastity or honesty or mercy which yields to danger will be chaste or honest or merciful only on conditions. Pilate was merciful till it became risky.” I like to believe that I have a martyr’s courage and would defend the Gospel and profess Christ to the point of death. But then I recognize how often I leave words of forgiveness and regard unspoken, the small works never done, the simple things not accomplished because of my cowardice. What will others think if I say this. How will I be regarded if I go there or stand with this person? On Wednesday 36 young people in our parish will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation. Through the sacrament they are given the gifts of the Holy Spirit which includes the gift of courage. But it must be recognized that like in Eucharist or any sacrament, what the Lord gives must be received. The gifts of God are received only if we desire the gifts and with sincerity want to open our hearts to God’s life and love. Cowardice is the vice that seems to be bring genuine shame. I hope our newly confirmed understand what I mean when I ask God to make them always ashamed of turning from the Gospel. May they receive the gift of courage that is given to them. And may they, and all of us confirmed in the Gospel faith, receive the gift of courage. And as CS Lewis tells us in The Screwtape Letters, experience the joy of making all temptation a triumph. The Lord be with you. Father John Parr
Thanks be to God! Our parish is deeply grateful to Len Beranek for the work of his hands and heart that has made possible the Altar of Repose for the tabernacle and also the new glass case for holy relics. At the 8am Mass on Pentecost Day,
June 9, we will place in the reliquary the relics of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. John Vianney. The reliquary is near the baptismal font as a reminder that all of us share the one vocation to holiness. Parishioners today and tomorrow are grateful to Len for sharing so generously the gifts and talents God has given to him.
THANK YOU
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
4th Sunday of Easter 3 May 12, 2019
Last Week’s Collections Weekly Budget Difference Annual Budget Envelopes/Plate/ACH…………………$15,974 $11,031 $4,943 $573,616 Fiscal Year-to-Date……………………$484,314 $485,364 -$1,050
PARISH INCOME (FISCAL YEAR 7/1/18-6/30/19)
DIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL UPDATE
BACCALAUREATE BRUNCH
Global Outreach Catholic Exchange Program is looking for a Host Family for the 2019-2020 school year. Have you ever wanted to make a difference in the life of another person, to do something truly great for someone whose life will never be the same because of you? We are looking for a family to host a Catholic student from East–Central Europe (Czech Republic, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia) for the 2019/20 school year. The student will attend Aquinas Catholic High School. We need one loving family from the La Crosse area to provide room, board, and transportation. By hosting a Global Outreach student, you will be offering a young person the chance of a lifetime. Your own family will also be greatly impacted and enriched by generously opening yourselves to a Global Outreach student. For more information contact Barbara Tota-Boryczka, the Executive Director of the program at (920) 540-3085 or email [email protected] or Father Larry Seidl, the Spiritual Director of the program at (920) 412-0320 or [email protected] . Please check our website www.globaloutreachprogram.com to learn more about our mission to build civilization of
love by forming young, dynamic Catholic servant
leaders for the 21st century.
St. Elizabeth’s Baccalaureate Brunch is scheduled for Sunday, May 19th following the 10:15 am Mass. All graduating high school seniors should have RSVP’s by now. If not,
contact the parish office no later than Mon., May 13th
GLOBAL OUTREACH
Vacation Bible School for kids grades K-5 is scheduled for June 10-14, 8:30 am -11:30 am. Cat Chat- Cathletics: Training to be Champions for Christ. Just as it takes hard work to train for the Olympics, it's also important to get the right training to live out our Catholic faith. Kids engage into THE LIFE OF CHRIST with teachings from God's word on the Commandments, the Beatitudes and the Fruits of the Holy Spirit, through great faith lessons, music, games, crafts, snacks, and more... Register on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1442538979219261/, St. Elizabeth’s website: www.seasholmen.org, or grab the registration form which doubles as a coloring sheet from the gathering space. $25 per child, $35/family. Volunteers needed (6th grade and up and adult)! Questions? Contact Mary Luebke in the Faith
Formation/Youth Ministry Office (608) 526- 4424.
Youth for Change - The young people of our parish will be collecting “spare change” starting next weekend, May 18/19. Pick up a cup after Mass that weekend and fill it up! This is a great help in defraying expenses for their adventure camp and mission trips this summer. Thank
you for your continued support of our youth.
A final plea for our appeal…
The end is approaching for us to reach our goal for the
2018/2019 Diocesan Annual Appeal. Currently, we
are $10,574 short of the $ 84,910 target. We are so
grateful to those of you who so generously pledged,
but in order to make our goal by the deadline of June
30th we need more help now. Every dollar donated
directly to the appeal saves our parish money. If we
have to take the deficit out of our general funds, our
parish will lose out. Please prayerfully consider, any
amount – no matter how small - is appreciated.
YOUTH GROUP FUNDRAISER
4th Sunday of Easter 4 May 12, 2019
PARISH INFORMATION
PARISH RECTORY & OFFICE Phone ............................................................................... 526-4424 Fax Number .................................................................... 526-3177 Email: [email protected] STAFF Pastor, Father John Parr ............................................... 526-4424
[email protected] Pastor Emeritus, Monsignor Delbert J. Malin............. 526-4908
[email protected] Pastoral Minister, Carol Reider .................................... 526-4424
[email protected] C.R.E. (3 years-gr. 5),.Mary Luebke ………………526-4424 [email protected]
...... 526-4424 [email protected]
Director of Music, Beth Lakmann…………………..526-4424 [email protected] Secretary, Sandy Jerue ................................................. 526-4424 [email protected]
Sister Jean ....................................................................... 526-4908 [email protected]
MASS SCHEDULE Weekend: Sat. 5:00 pm and Sun. 8:00 & 10:15 am Weekday: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 am except Tues. 7:00 am Gluten Free Hosts: St. Elizabeth’s has gluten free hosts available. Please contact Fr. Parr, and he will make the necessary arrangements. SACRAMENTS Reconciliation: Saturday 4:00 pm or by appointment. Baptism: Baptism involves membership in the church. Parents are to attend a session early in the pregnancy. Marriage: Our church is trying to create successful marriages. This takes some time. Arrangements for a wedding date are to be made at least six months before the anticipated date. Anointing of the Sick: Communal celebrations in fall and spring. Individual celebrations upon request. Please call the office when family members are hospitalized.
PASTORAL VISITATION Anyone who desires a personal home visit is invited to call the parish office. CATECHUMENATE Anyone wishing to become a full member of the Church is invited to visit the parish office.
NEW PARISHIONERS Please call the parish office.
Parish Council Members Alyson Haugen.……769-3465 Laura Antonie………526-6047 Len Beranek………...526-3623 Jennifer Fisk………..783-0246
Brian Clements……..526-2198 Les Giesler………….526-9625 Angie Hendrikson….385-4213 Shelly Linskey……...526-2286 Christine Olson.507-766-3654 Larry Warzynski.… ..526-6474
Finance Council Members Barry Ploessl……….526-9364 Janice Dvoracek……526-3957
Shawn Handland…..526-2257 Pat Stephens.……….526-2480 Larry Warzynski..…..526-6474
BAPTISM CLASS
Expecting parents, the next Baptism class will be July 15, 2019 at 6:30pm. Parents, this session is an opportunity for you to enrich, deepen, and strengthen your Catholic Faith – the Faith you are asking to
have your child brought into at the celebration of their baptism. Unless there is an emergency, parents are required to attend our Baptism session before each child is presented for baptism. Therefore, if you are pregnant, now is the time for you to register for class. Please call the parish office to RSVP.
WE NEED YOUR HELP
Holmen’s Hope Dinner - Tuesday, May 28
St. Elizabeth’s is providing the meal this month for the free dinner that is served at the Holmen Legion from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Help is needed for Food Preparation, Set-up, Serving & Clean-up. Look for the sign-up sheets in gathering area for volunteering opportunities. Desserts & workers needed. Thank you!
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Happy Mothers day to all the mothers out there from the Knights of Columbus! The most important person on earth is "A Mother". She cannot claim the honor of
having built Nortre Dame Cathedral. She need not. She has built something more magnificent than any cathedral: A dwelling for an immortal soul, the tiny perfection of her baby's body. The angels have not been blessed with such a grace. They cannot share in God's creative miracle to bring new saints to Heaven. Only a Human Mother can. Mothers are closer to God the Creator than any other creature; God joins forces with mothers in performing this act of creation. What on God's good earth is more glorious than this: To be a Mother? Joseph Cardinal Mindszenty Next General KC meeting is June 9th at 7pm at church.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sunday, May 12 4th Sunday of Easter 8:00 am Mass † Francis Dummer 9:15 am Simple Living Square Foot Garden 10:15am Mass People of SEAS
Monday, May 13 Easter Weekday 8:30 am Mass † David MdKenzie 6:30 pm Pastoral Council
Tuesday, May 14 St. Matthias, Apostle 7:00 am Mass † Roseann C. Ristow 4:30 pm Finance Council
Wednesday, May 15 Easter Weekday 8:30 am Mass † Tom Schaller 6:30pm Confirmation at St. Joseph the Workman Cathedral
Thursday, May 16 Easter Weekday 8:30 am Mass † Fr. Ray Pedretti
Friday, May 17 Easter Weekday 8:30 am Mass † Gerald Nedvidek
Saturday, May 18 Easter Weekday 8:00 am Pray the Rosary 4:00 pm Sacrament of Penance
Vigil: 5th Sunday of Easter 5:00 PM Mass † Francis Dummer
Sunday, May 19 5th Sunday of Easter 8:00 am Mass People of SEAS 10:15am Mass † Mavis Golden Baccalaureate Brunch following Mass
Visit seasholmen.org for the parish calendar of events
4th Sunday of Easter 5 May 12, 2019
ELIZABETH MINISTRY
NEWLY BAPTIZED
Elizabeth Ministry is an outreach program
here at SEAS to affirm, support, encourage,
and assist women in response to their needs
during their childbearing years. The
Elizabeth Ministry program is based on the
scripture story of Mary and Elizabeth and the support
and love they showed to one another during the
Visitation (Luke 1:39-45). Volunteers in our Elizabeth
Ministry program support women with phone calls,
visits, and/or meals. We currently have volunteers
available who are ready to reach out in support to
women who are experiencing all types of issues
related to infertility, pregnancy, pregnancy loss, birth,
adoption, and infant crisis. Women who would like to
be contacted by an Elizabeth Ministry volunteer or by
one of our pastoral staff should contact Carol Reider at
608-526-4424 or [email protected]. Any woman
interested in serving as a volunteer or willing to
prepare a meal for a family in need can also contact
Carol.
SEAS FAITH SEEKERS BIBLE STUDY
The Faith Seekers will host a summer Bible class for adults. We will be using the book: Discovery from the CCO Faith Studies Series. The dates are : Sundays, June 2nd, June 23rd and July 21st after the 10:15 Mass until 1:30.
Lunch is included. The cost for the class is $5 per person for the book. Please RSVP online at seasholmen.org , email: [email protected] or call the parish office. We look forward to you joining us.
Today, we welcome, Barrett Michael Holden
son of Brett Holden and Kaylah Haas, to our faith community in the
celebration of Baptism. It is now our privilege to help
this child grow in faith. We have a great gift of faith to share.
THANK YOU
Thanks to all those who volunteered their time and talent for this year’s Annual Rummage Sale last week. Another successful sale.