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ST. MARY PARISH | 1412 MAIN ST, LUXEMBURG, WISCONSIN 54217 | 920.845.2056 | WWW.STMARYSLUXEMBURG.ORG
HOLY TRINITY PARISH | 510 CHURCH AVE, CASCO, WISCONSIN 54205 | 920.837.7531 | WWW.HOLYTRINITYCASCO.COM
REV. DANIEL J. SCHUSTER, ADMINISTRATOR
REV. MILTON M. SUESS, PASTOR EMERITUS
DCN. ROBERT MILLER, DEACON
BELONGING
We welcome new disciples to our
parish communities. If you live
within our parish boundaries, which
is our mission field, then you are
already a member. It is still
important that you register at the
Parish O�ce or during registration
weekends so we can communicate
with you throughout the year. We
are here to help you meet Jesus
Christ, grow in holiness, and fully
participate in a life of prayer.
Please call or stop at either parish
o�ce, or speak with Fr. Schuster.
We are disciples together!
SUNDAY, APR IL 19 , 2020 | D IV INE MERCY SUNDAY
HOLY TRINITY
PARISH STAFF
Mrs. Gail Adams, Secretary
Mrs. Kim Davister, Bookkeeper
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ST. MARY
PARISH STAFF
Ms. Cathy Ullman, Administrative Assistant
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FOR THE HEALTH AND BETTERMENT OF OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY, UNTIL
FURTHER NOTICE, UNDER ORDER OF BISHOP DAVID. L. RICKEN, AND BY
ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR OF WISCONSIN, ALL MASSES, GATHERINGS AND
EVENTS AT OUR PARISHES ARE SUSPENDED.
THIS DECISION WILL BE RE-EVALUATED IN MID-APRIL.
LITURGY & PRAYER
SUNDAY FAMILY PRAYER SERVICE
REGINA CAELI
MARIAN EASTER PRAYER
V. Queen of Heaven,
rejoice, alleluia.
R. For He whom you did
merit to bear, alleluia.
V. Has risen, as he said, alleluia.
R. Pray for us to God, alleluia.
V. Rejoice and be glad,
O Virgin Mary, alleluia.
R. For the Lord has truly risen,
alleluia.
Let us pray,
O God, who gave joy to the world
through the resurrection of Thy
Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, grant
we beseech Thee, that through
the intercession of the Virgin
Mary, His Mother, we may obtain
the joys of everlasting life.
Through the same Christ our
Lord. Amen.
Prepare a quiet place that is centered on the crucifix. Consider
arranging a family home “altar” with holy items along with a lit candle.
�� Begin with the Sign of the Cross: “In the name of the Father, and of the
Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.”
�� Spend a moment acknowledging your sins, and pray:
“I confess to Almighty God
and to you, my brothers and sisters,
that I have greatly sinned in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have
done and in what I have failed to do,
through my fault, through my fault,
through my most grievous fault;
therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin,
all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me
to the Lord our God.”
�� Read the readings for Mass found in this bulletin.
�� Invite 3 minutes of silence. Set a stopwatch and see how it feels to sit
together in silence for 3 minutes thinking about the Word of God.
�� Ask each member of the family to identify a point from the Gospel that
seemed to strengthen them, or “speak” to them. Encourage a discussion
on the readings. Perhaps the father of the family prepares a message for
his family based on the Gospel or one of the readings.
�� Optional Sharing. “What are some ways that we can grow in faith when we
experience doubt?” “Where is Jesus when we are doubting?”
�� Use the renewal of Baptismal Promises (found in this bulletin).
�� Conduct prayers of petition, ending each one with, “Let us pray to the
Lord.” “Lord, hear our prayer.”
�� Recite the “Our Father” together.
�� Pray slowly the spiritual communion prayer:
My Jesus,
I believe that You are present
in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You
into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment
receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually
into my heart.
I embrace You as if
You were already there
and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be
separated from You. Amen.
�� Close with a group of devotional prayers, including any of your favorites.
Include the “Year of St. Joseph Prayer” from the bulletin and the “Regina
Caeli Prayer.”
�� Now pray the rosary as a family or pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.
Good St. Joseph,
As you led the Holy Family,
watch over our families.
Help our family and all families
to know and share God’s love.
In our family relationships, may we
find healing and seek to be holy.
May our fathers help us to become
faithful disciples of Jesus
who share our love for Him.
As foster father of Jesus,
watch over all who serve
as spiritual fathers.
In a special way,
bless our Holy Father,
our Bishop, and our priests.
May they follow your humble example
in their fatherly care
for the people of God, the Church.
With Mary, you raised Jesus
the High Priest.
You know our need for priests.
Please raise up good and holy priests
from our families
to serve the people of our diocese.
May our children and grandchildren
hear and say “yes” to the call of Jesus,
just as you and Mary did.
Good St. Joseph, pray for us.
ST. JOSEPH PRAYER
SCRIPTURE READINGS
1 PT 1:3-9 (Continued)
Although you have not seen him you love him;
even though you do not see him now yet believe in him,
you rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy,
as you attain the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
Jn 20:19-31
On the evening of that first day of the week,
when the doors were locked, where the disciples were,
for fear of the Jews,
Jesus came and stood in their midst
and said to them, “Peace be with you.”
When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side.
The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.
Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you.
As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”
And when he had said this,
he breathed on them and said to them,
“Receive the Holy Spirit.
Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them,
and whose sins you retain are retained.”
Thomas, called Didymus, one of the Twelve,
was not with them when Jesus came.
So the other disciples said to him, “We have seen the Lord.”
But he said to them,
“Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands
and put my finger into the nailmarks
and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”
Now a week later his disciples were again inside
and Thomas was with them.
Jesus came, although the doors were locked,
and stood in their midst and said, “Peace be with you.”
Then he said to Thomas,
“Put your finger here and see my hands,
and bring your hand and put it into my side,
and do not be unbelieving, but believe.”
Thomas answered and said to him, “My Lord and my God!”
Jesus said to him,
“Have you come to believe because you have seen me?
Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.”
Now, Jesus did many other signs
in the presence of his disciples
that are not written in this book.
But these are written that you may come to believe
that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God,
and that through this belief you may have life in his name.
ACTS 2:42-47
They devoted themselves
to the teaching of the apostles and to the communal life,
to the breaking of bread and to the prayers.
Awe came upon everyone,
and many wonders and signs were done
through the apostles.
All who believed were together and had all things in common;
they would sell their property and possessions
and divide them among all according to each one’s need.
Every day they devoted themselves
to meeting together in the temple area
and to breaking bread in their homes.
They ate their meals with exultation and sincerity of heart,
praising God and enjoying favor with all the people.
And every day the Lord added to their number
those who were being saved.
PS 118:2-4, 13-15 , 22-24
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, his love is everlasting.
Let the house of Israel say,
“His mercy endures forever.”
Let the house of Aaron say,
“His mercy endures forever.”
Let those who fear the LORD say,
“His mercy endures forever.”
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, his love is everlasting.
I was hard pressed and was falling,
but the LORD helped me.
My strength and my courage is the LORD,
and he has been my savior.
The joyful shout of victory
in the tents of the just:
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, his love is everlasting.
The stone which the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone.
By the LORD has this been done;
it is wonderful in our eyes.
This is the day the LORD has made;
let us be glad and rejoice in it.
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, his love is everlasting.
1 PT 1:3-9
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
who in his great mercy gave us a new birth to a living hope
through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
to an inheritance that is imperishable,
undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you
who by the power of God are safeguarded through faith,
to a salvation that is ready to be revealed in the final time.
In this you rejoice, although now for a little while
you may have to suffer through various trials,
so that the genuineness of your faith,
more precious than gold that is perishable
even though tested by fire,
may prove to be for praise, glory, and honor
at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
SCHOOL NEWS
ST. MARY SCHOOL HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL
1406 Main St, Luxemburg, WI 54217
O+ce: 920.845.2224 | Cell: 920.495.4379
Mission: Since 1883, St. Mary School has been a
welcoming community that inspires all to live, learn,
and serve as Christ taught us. In partnership with
parents and parish community, we provide a quality, Catholic
education that is focused on faith, academics, and personal growth.
510 Church Ave, Casco, WI 54205
O+ce: 920.837.7531 | Cell: 920.495.4379
Mission: Educating young disciples within the safety
and love of the Most Holy Trinity.
PREVIOUS WEEK’S OFFERINGS
St. Mary
Parish Support $11,592.00
Easter Collection $7,370.00
Online Support $756.00
Easter Online $753.00
Holy Trinity
Parish Support $5,740.00
Easter Collection $3,056.00
Online Support $648.00
Easter Online $70.00
LC FOOD PANTRY (MARV BINS) AT HOLY TRINITY
1st & 3rd Thursday | 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
2nd & 4th Saturday | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Any questions contact Jackie 920.845.5362
FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
�� St. Mary school o�ce will be open Mon - Fri from 9:00 - 3:00 next week.
�� Both the St. Mary and Holy Trinity School Board are looking for new members
next year. If you're interested in helping serve, please contact one of the
school or parish o�ces.
�� The SM lawnmower raFe, by law, will still take place on April 18th at 3:00pm at
the fairgrounds. We will livestream the event and we hope that you win!
�� The deadline for School Choice Applications has been extended by the Sate of
Wisconsin due to the coronavirus. Do you know someone who may qualify for
free tuition at one of our Catholic Schools?
BISHOP’S APPEAL 2020
St Mary Goal $53,114.00
St Mary Actual $48,567.10
Holy Trinity Goal $19,489.00
Holy Trinity Actual $16,887.00
If we end up going over our goal, due to
the financial hardship of the parishes,
the bishop has agreed to return 75% of
the overage to the parish!
�
Do you renounce Satan? I do. �
And all his works? I do. �
And all his empty show? I do. �
Do you believe in God, the Father almighty, �
Creator of heaven and earth? I do. �
Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was born of
the Virgin Mary, suffered death and was buried, rose again from the dead
and is seated at the right hand of the Father? I do.�
Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church the
communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins the resurrection of the
body, and life everlasting? I do.�
(Bless yourselves with Holy Water if available )�
Renewal of Baptismal Promises
YOU CAN STILL SHOP WITH SCRIP, AND WE NEED YOU!
St. Mary and Holy Trinity are here to help you with your #safertathome shopping
needs. You can get SCRIP for Amazon.com or some of your other essential stores
including the IGA. Our volunteers are ready to fulfill your orders in creative ways.
You can call-in you order to either parish or school o�ce, or send an email to:
More information and more contact information for SCRIP is available at our
websites. Financially, this is a WIN-WIN-WIN for you, the parish, and the school.�
WE ARE HERE TO SERVE
THOSE IN NEED
AND FEED THE HUNGRY
The L-C Food Pantry at Holy
Trinity Parish is open for normal
hours. The hours and contact
information are listed at the
bottom of this page. If you and
your family are in need of some
help with grocery items during
the pandemic due to layoffs or
hardships, do not hesitate to
approach us for help.
FATHER SCHUSTER’S PAGE
THE REST OF THE STORY...
Thank you for allowing me to share a rather humbling witness with you this past Easter in the letter that I
sent to your home. I really do love the Lord Jesus, for he has rescued me from the pit of destruction. I
made a brief reference in my letter to Divine Mercy Sunday. Here is the rest of the story.
After this careless young disciple (me) forgot Easter and realized how far he had drifted since he first
experienced a radical conversation and the call to the priesthood, he felt unforgiveable. “God showed up in
my life in big ways in the last year, but I blew it. I ruined it. I forgot Jesus. Now I am absolutely certain that
Jesus will not take me back again. I should probably just fake it through the rest of life.” That was my train
of thought. The sting of sin is even worse if you have previously tasted of the good things of God. Is
forgiveness really possible again and again? I was truly sorry for forgetting Jesus, but I was also hopeless.
Wallowing in these thoughts days after Easter, I was sitting in my apartment where I lived alone during my
junior year of college. I was flipping through the TV stations and I came across the face of Mother Angelica.
She said, “Do you feel unforgiveable? Maybe you knew Jesus, and you blew it!
Have you decided that God would never take you back? Boy, have I got a deal for
you!” Mother Angelica went on to preach the power of the Divine Mercy
message. She said, “On this special day, Divine Mercy Sunday, Jesus promised
that if you approach him, he could not refuse you. Your sins will become like a
drop in God’s ocean of mercy.” I thought, “I found the back door! I can make it
back to God.” She said there were three things to do: Pray the Divine Mercy
Chaplet, make a good Confession, and receive the Holy Eucharist. I did exactly
that. I experienced the power of mercy in way that has kept me clinging to
Jesus Christ ever since. That’s what this devotion, and this Sunday is all about.
FIRST COMMUNION UPDATE
It is my guess that the State of Wisconsin will re-open in
small increments. Event the way we gather in the future
may change for awhile and their may be crowd limits
and/or mask wearing requirements. If we are given the
opportunity to gather fully as a parish, we will reschedule
our First Communion Mass roughly two weeks after that
re-opening date. If the State re-opens in a much slower
fashion, we may explore having First Communion
Masses in smaller family groups. Please continue to long
for the Real Presence and pray with us “virtually” on
Sundays using the Spiritual Communion Prayer.�
FROM FR. SUESS
A sincere and prayerful thanks for kindness, gifts and cards
filled with good wishes both during the sacred days of Easter
and during my recent stay in the hospital as well as my time of
convalescence. Things are better now. These thankful good
wishes are accompanied by prayer and good wishes for you.
Let us pray together for our nation.
NEW CONFESSION TIMES
Wednesday April 22 5-6pm SM
Saturday April 25 9-10am HT
Confession is always available by appointment. New
methods will be used to respect “social distancing”.
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