OLP Marshfield 3-18-18 Bulletin

OUR LADY O P EACE F

Parish Bulletin 510 S. C OL UM B U S A VEN U E ● M A R SH FI EL D , WI 54449 ● (715) 384 -9414 ● olpmarshfield.com

MARCH 18, 2018

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FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT

Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Weekend Mass Times: Saturday: 5:30 pm Sunday: 8:30 am and 10:00 am Weekday Offerings: Monday: 7:00 am Communion Service Tuesday: 5:30 pm Mass Wednesday: 7:00 am Mass Thursday: 7:00 am Mass Friday: 7:00 am Mass First Saturday of the Month: 8 am Mass with Adoration until noon

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Father Eric Berns fatherberns@olpmarshfield.com

Seminarian Arturo Vigueras olpsem@olpmarshfield.com Business Manager Kara McManus kara@olpmarshfield.com Bookkeeper Brenda Dieringer finance@olpmarshfield.com Music Director Gina Schmalz music@olpmarshfield.com Sister Virdean Meyer adulted@olpmarshfield.com Communion to the Homebound Pauline Hebert & Debbie Hebert 715-305-8641 Prayer Chain Jane Anderson 715-207-0477 requestforprayerolp@gmail.com Bulletin bulletin@olpmarshfield.com

Office Hours:

Monday—Friday: 8:00 am—4:00 pm

office@olpmarshfield.com 715-384-9414

The Amazing Parish Prayer Heavenly Father, We thank you for gathering us together and calling us to serve as your disciples. You have charged us through Your Son, Jesus, with the great mission of evangelizing and witnessing your love to the world.

Send Your Holy Spirit to guide us as we discern Your will for the spiritual renewal of our parish. Give us strength, courage, and clear vision as we use our gifts to serve You. We entrust our parish family to the care of Mary, our mother, and ask for her intercession and guidance as we strive to bear witness to the Gospel and build an Amazing Parish.

Amen

SACRAMENT PREPARATION S !" #$%& () B *&+,# Parents reques!ng to have a child bap!zed are invited to call the Parish Office at 715-384-9414. Father Berns will assist with bap!sm prepara!on and scheduling a date.

S !" #$%& () R$!(%!+-+ &+(% Celebrated on Saturdays from 4:45—5:15 p.m. and by appointment. Communal Penance Services are held during Advent and Lent.

S !" #$%&, () F+",& E/!0 "+,& %2 C(%)+"# &+(% Ongoing catechesis is essen!al in the faith forma!on of the youth of Our Lady of Peace Parish (OLP). Children must be enrolled con3nually from the First Grade in either Columbus Catholic Schools or OLP’s Religious Educa!on Programs to receive either the Sacraments of First Eucharist or Confirma!on.

S !" #$%& () M ""+ 6$ Knowing how important it is to marry in the Church, we are happy to see weddings take place in our parish.

Father Berns looks forward to mee!ng with engaged couples to assist them in marriage prepara!on. As this prepara!on takes !me, couples are asked to contact Fr. Berns 8—12 months before the wedding.

S !" #$%& () A%(+%&+%6 () &0$ S+!9 If any parishioner is ill at home or going into the hospital and would like to receive the Anoin!ng of the Sick, please contact Father Berns at the Parish Office at 715-384-9414.

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The Mass Explained: Liturgy of the Word Part I

By Seminarian Arturo Vigueras When we gather at a friend’s house for a meal, we always begin with a conversation and telling stories about our lives. The same thing happens at Mass. After the gathering rites of the Mass, we all sit down and listen to the readings from the Word of God as they are proclaimed. The stories that we listen to at Mass are the stories about God and his people. This part of the Mass is called the Liturgy of the Word and for Sunday Masses this part consists of three readings: the first reading comes from the Old Testament, followed by a psalm that is sung by a cantor or choir, the Second Reading comes from the New Testament letters (usually St. Paul as he wrote most of the New Testament) and after the second reading, then follows the Gospel Acclamation as the priest or deacon prepare to read the Gospel reading.

The priest or deacon is the mouthpiece of Jesus by his ordination. After the Reading of the Gospel, the priest or deacon will give a homily which explains how the readings just proclaimed apply to our lives. Now, that you have the general outline of all the components of the Liturgy of the Word and to help us gain a deeper understanding of each of these components, let us look at these components individually.

The first reading comes from the Old Testament and it demonstrates the Church belief that all Scripture is the Word of God. Furthermore, the reading from the Old Testament shows us how God spoke to the chosen people and prepared the way for the coming of Jesus Christ. The psalm expresses the different feelings that are expressed in the old reading and it represents our response to God’s word and as we sing the psalm, we allow the word of God to penetrate our hearts. The Second reading shows us how Jesus Christ is the incarnation of the Word of God and how Jesus fulfilled all the promises and teachings of God from the Old Testament.

Once the second reading is done, the choir usually sings the Gospel acclamation which is normally expressive of the Paschal joy, recalling the Life, Death, Resurrection and the Second Coming of Jesus. The song Alleluia, which accompanies the Gospel procession, comes from the Hebrew word that means “Praise God”. The whole assembly praises Christ who comes to proclaim the Good News of Salvation (Gospel). This joy is expressed as the assembly stands at the beginning of the Gospel Acclamation. Also by standing at the beginning of the Gospel acclamation, we stand to recognize that the Gospel is sacred, since it contains the words and deeds of Jesus Christ and this part of the liturgy is surrounded by many distinct acts of respect such as standing, using incense and sometimes two candles are used as the Priest processes the Gospel to the ambo.

After the Gospel acclamation is over, the priest greets the assembly by saying “The Lord be with you” and the assembly responds, “And with your spirit” and then the priest says, “A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew/ Mark/Luke/John.” The assembly then responds, “Praise be to you, Lord Jesus Christ” as we say this response then we make a small Sign of the Cross on our forehead, mouth, and heart, this small gesture expresses our readiness to open our mind to the Word of God, to confess the Word of God with our mouth and to safeguard the Word of God in our hearts. The priest then reads the gospel and once he finishes reading the Gospel he says, “The Gospel of the Lord” to which all of us respond “Praise be to you, Lord Jesus Christ” this response expresses our gratitude and thanksgiving for having just received the grace to listen to the Word of God. Once the Gospel reading has concluded, then we all sit down and listen to the priest’s homily. Next week, I will explore the second half of the Liturgy of the Word which consists of the homily, the recitation of the Nicene Creed and the Prayer of the Faithful.

WELCOME TO OUR LADY OF PEACE PARISH

PARISH AND DEANERY HIGHLIGHTS GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE

There will be a Marshfield Deanery “Mother Son DEEPER UNDERSTANDING Date Night” on Saturday, April 21 from 5-7:30 pm OF SCRIPTURE March 18, 2018 5thand Sunday Lent in for Mother’s (or mother-figures) theirofsons "Now there were some Greeks among those who had come Dillenburg Hall at OLP. It will include dinner and to a worship at the feast. They came to Philip and asked him, 'Sir, we formal dance.

Registration details coming. would like to see Jesus.'" It has begun. News of Jesus has spread beyond native-born, Aramaic-speaking Jews. We don't know if the Greeks mentioned here heard of Jesus from fellow travelers or if news of this intriguing rabbi had reached all the way to their home. What we do know is that this interaction spurred an interesting comment from Jesus: "The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified." In other words, it has begun. The time has come for the message to move beyond the geographic bounds of Israel.

But what does this message require? The Gospel is clear: "He said this indicating the kind of death he would die." A grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies to its life as only a seed. A caterpillar takes on the appearance of temporary death in order to transform into a butterfly. In the Gospels, sacrifice and death are a way of becoming something more than you were before.

This Lent, new life can come from our sacrifices. When we enter into the season with Jesus, our difficulties can transform our perspective. "Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit."

As we abstain from meat and fast from eating between meals, we can grow in compassion for the hungry. We can give alms of our time, sacrificially spending time with the lonely, the sick, and the marginalized. Our little Lenten "deaths" -- death to unnecessary preferences, death to selfish living, death to ignorance of other's pain -- can bring new life to the world long after the season is over. This is the invitation this Sunday and every Lenten season, to begin anew from death to life.

Mother/Son Date Night

Lady Knights Meeting: The meeting of the Lady Knights for March will be on Tuesday, March 20 at 1:30 pm at Sunrise Café on Central Ave in the back room. All ladies are welcome. Any questions, please call Corinne Johnson at 715-676-2549.

Divine Mercy Community - Sr. Mary Veronica meeting every second and fourth Thursday of the month in Corpus Christi Church, Bakerville. Next meeting: Thursday, March 22 at 7:00 p.m.

Melody Gardens Restaurant & Skateland: Christian Music Skate Night, March 23 from 7:30-10 pm. We entertain with Christian Music and skating games throughout the evening.

These are wonderful nights for families and church youth groups.

Pancake & Sausage Breakfast—St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Knowlton—March 25 • 8:30-11:30 am All you can eat regular & potato pancakes Adults: $7.50 / Children (6-12): $3.00 Grilled Pork Chop Dinner - St. Michael’s Parish, Junction City—March 25 • 11 am—1 pm Double Chop Meal—$10 • Single Chop Meal—$8 Hot Dog Meal—$5 • Carry-outs available 2018 Wisconsin Right to Life State Conference: April 28, 2018 at Glacier Canyon Lodge at the Wilderness Resort, Wisconsin Dells • Special discounted room rates at The Wilderness Resort are available with conference registration until March 28th. Early Bird Registration ends Wednesday, March 28th. Register at www.WRTL.org/stateconf

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS: Bulletin announcement requests are due in writing or via email (bulletin@olpmarshfield.com) and must be received in the Parish Office by 10:00 am on the preceding Monday.

Saturday, April 21st 5-7:30pm Our Lady of Peace – Dillenburg Hall $25 per couple $10 extra son ($35 maximum) This is a formal event for mothers (or mother figures) and their sons.

Price includes dinner, activities, dance, boutonniere, and a photo by Paul Tishim Photographic Artist.

To register for the event, please drop off payment and completed registration form to the Our Lady of Peace parish office (510 S. Columbus Ave.) by Thursday, March 29th.

For questions, email Michelle at hargraves5@charter.net

MARCH 18, 2018 ● FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT

HOLIDAY EXCEPTION: Information for the March 25 Bulletin must be submitted to bulletin@olpmarshfield.com no later than 10:00 am on Friday, March 16.

Information for the April 1 Bulletin must be submitted to bulletin@olpmarshfield.com no later than 10:00 am on Thursday, March 22.

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MASS INTENTIONS/READINGS SATURDAY March 17, 2018 5:30 pm † Josefa Bell Jer 31:31-34/Ps 51:3-4, 12-15/Heb 5:7-9/Jn 12:20-33 SUNDAY March 18, 2018 8:30 am † Our Lady of Peace Parish Family 10:00 am † Jerry & Rita Heinzen Jer 31:31-34/Ps 51:3-4, 12-15/Heb 5:7-9/Jn 12:20-33 MONDAY March 19, 2018 7:00 am Communion Service 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16/Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29/Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22/Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a TUESDAY March 20, 2018 8:30 am Columbus Mass HS/MS 5:30 pm † Raymond & Irene Johnson Nm 21:4-9/Ps 102:2-3, 16-21/Jn 8:21-30 WEDNESDAY March 21, 2018 7:00 am † Elaine Bushman 5:30 pm † Alan “Oop” Esser Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95/Dn 3: 52-56/Jn 8:31-42 THURSDAY March 22, 2018 7:00 am † Arline Stangl 8:00 am OLP Intermediate School Mass Gn 17:3-9/Ps 105:4-9/Jn 8:51-59 FRIDAY March 23, 2018 7:00 am † Patrick Johnson Jer 20:10-13/Ps 18:2-7/Jn 10:31-42 SATURDAY March 24, 2018 5:30 pm † Our Lady of Peach Parish Family Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16/Is 50:4-7/Ps 22:8-9, 17-18a, 19-20, 23-24/Phil 2:6-11/Mk 14:1-15:47 or 15:1-39 SUNDAY March 25, 2018 8:30 am † Dale Folz 10:00 am † Eugene Daniel Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16/Is 50:4-7/Ps 22:8-9, 17-18a, 19-20, 23-24/Phil 2:6-11/Mk 14:1-15:47 or 15:1-39

MASS & LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE Palm Sunday, March 24-25, 2018 (Please check Ministry Scheduler Pro for up-to-date schedule)

Sat. March 24 5:30 pm Lectors: Jack Fieweger (1), Ed Krall (2), Eileen Krall (3) Euch. Min.: JoAnn Gougeon, Debbie Gruenloh, Paula Nesbitt, Joe Orella, Wayne Zygarlicke Servers: Daniel & Theresa Adler, Mark Fieweger, Dominic Springer Ushers: Bill Draxler, Andy Martin, Rich Nesbitt, Kurt Potts Greeters: Tom Fleisner, Jim Kress, Scott Maurina Music Min.: Joan Frericks/Dorothy Gehrke Sun. March 25 8:30 am Lectors: Arturo Vigueras (1), Pat Herman (2), Kade McManus (3) Euch. Min.: Janet Apfel, Kathie Boyance, Brigid Dean, Marie Fleisner, Shawn Kitchner Servers: Dustin Apfel, Arturo Vigueras Ushers: Tim Hughes, Jeff Timmler, Doug Zschernitz Greeters: Joe Orella Music Min.: Gina Schmalz/Elijah Schuh Sun. March 25 10:00 am Lectors: Wayne Schulz (1), Michelle Keffer (2), Steve Van Wyhe (3) Euch. Min.: Kathleen Anderson, Rita Johnson, Lynn Kelnhofer, Arturo Vigueras Servers: Tim Kraus, Haley & Josh Van Wyhe Ushers: Patrick Andreae, Scott Schmidt Greeters: Jim Banks, Eric Fehrenbach Music Min.: Praise Choir Communion Ministers to the Homebound March 18-24: Susan Boyle/Debbie Hebert March 25-31: Judy Johnson/Linda Lawson Funeral Servers

MARCH REGULARLY SCHEDULED PROGRAMS Monday

6:00 pm

RCIA

Tuesday

6:00 am

That Man Is You– Dillenburg Hall Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet in Church Adoramus Te Choir Practice

3:00 pm

7:00 pm Wednesday

7:30 am

Moms in Prayer

5-6:00 pm

Youth Choir Practice

6:00 pm-7:15pm

H.O.P.E.

7-8:00 pm

Praise Choir Practice

8:30-10 am

Book Discussion Group

March 18-24: Fred Bersalona/Gordie Earll March 25-31: Stan Charron/Dick Thomer

MARCH EVENTS AND PROGRAMS Lenten Confession Schedule for Lent Fridays at OLP— 12-12:45 pm & 6:30-7 pm

Communal Penance Opportunities St John’s, March 22 at 5:30 pm Stations of the Cross at OLP Fridays at 2 pm (school) & 7 pm MARSHFIELD DEANERY MEN’S GROUP

“Find God in Other People” Thursday

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Please join us this Tuesday morning in Dillenburg Hall as we hear what St. Joseph has to say about the mystery of the Holy Family. Join us as our Lenten Journey continues.

WELCOME TO OUR LADY OF PEACE PARISH

MISSION STATEMENT LOVE GOD LOVE OTHERS MAKE DISCIPLES SCHEDULE AT OUR LADY OF PEACE Palm Sunday, Mar 25 8:30 & 10 a.m.

Holy Thursday, Mar 29 • 7 p.m.

Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday) Service, Mar 30 • Confession 9-10-30 a.m.

• Way of the Cross 2 p.m.

Easter Vigil, Mar 31 • 8:30 p.m.

Easter Sunday, Apr 1 • 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. *** Please note time changes for Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday Masses

Palm Sunday Concert The 65th Palm Sunday Concert of sacred choral music will be performed at 3 p.m.

Sunday, March 25th, at Our Lady of Peace Church in Marshfield. Seventy singers from throughout central Wisconsin have formed this interfaith volunteer chorus.

Edgar Wisconsin native Scott A. Baeseman, Choral Director at Lake Forest Country Day School in Lake Forest, Illinois, will be the guest conductor. Local and area instrumentalists and soloists will join concert accompanists Kathy Biederwolf of Marshfield and Maxine Johnson of Spencer to compliment the singing.

The concert is free and all are invited to attend.

“Go out. Go out and share your testimony, go out and interact with your brothers and sisters in Christ, go out and share, go out and ask. Become the Word in Body as well as Spirit.” Pope Francis Our Lady of Peace’s Fair Share of the 2018 Diocesan Appeal is $107,880.00.

We have reached 89.6% of our goal! Thank You! March 4, 2018 Snapshot of Parishioner Support: Total Payments & Pledges: $96,675.50 Cash/Payments Received: $91,107.49 Remainder of appeal to reach goal: $11,204.50

MARCH 18, 2018 ● FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT

Observances for the Week of March 18, 2018 Sunday: Fifth Sunday of Lent Monday: St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary Friday: St. Turibius of Mogrovejo, Bishop; Day of Abstinence Next Sunday: Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion

A Funeral Mass was held on Thursday, March 15 for

Joan Fait Please remember her family in your prayers.

“Bear her gently to the Father’s embrace to behold with love our Savior’s face until we meet again.”

PARISH CENSUS It is not too late to complete the OLP Parish Census. If you have not done so, please stop at the Welcome Desk to pick up a form. You can return it to the Welcome Desk, the collection basket or drop it off/mail it to the Parish Office at 510 S. Columbus Ave. As of March 12, 2018: 369 Census forms have been completed 733 Parishioners are represented 37 New Parishioners

JOIN US THIS WEDNESDAY Bread and Broth—A simple meal served throughout the 2018 Lenten season on Wednesday evenings in the church hall following Mass. Consider contributing soup, bread and or your service. Sign up at the Welcome Desk!

NEW OLP PARISHIONERS To join the Our Lady of Peace Parish community, please register at the Parish Office located at 510 S. Columbus Ave., at the Welcome Desk in church or call 715-384-9414.

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