High School Seniors of Christ the King Parish: Is your faith important to you? Do you plan to continue practicing it in your career and as you attend college, technical or another institute of learning. If so, two scholarships sponsored by the parish P.C.C.W. and Holy Name Society are available. If you are interested, please see your guidance counselor at the high school or stop by the parish rectory office for an application during weekday office hours. Other students, who have already graduated from high school, who are members of the parish may also apply, but first priority will go to the high school seniors, of our parish. Return your completed application to the parish office by deadline of Monday April 3, 2017 @ noon.
* Evenings of Recollection * Eucharistic Adoration and Reflection * Meditations in honor of the “Year of Mercy” led by Father Samuel Martin * Evenings will alternate between the parishes of St. John’s / Mfld and Christ the King / Spencer . Time: 6:30 pm-8 pm on Thursday-January 19, 2017 @ St John the Baptist Catholic Church in Mfld. Theme: Pro-Life The next “Baptismal” preparation class will be on Tuesday - January 31, 2017 @ 5:30 pm - 8 pm. @ St. John’s in Mfld. / Columbia room of the school. Pre-registration is required; please do so by calling 715-659-4480. For those not registered as members at Christ the King parish, information will be given on how to do so. This class is mandatory for all parents expecting their first child and/or those who have not taken Father Martin’s baptismal class. Adult Confirmation: Are you a baptized adult who has received your sacraments except for confirmation? Join us for an Adult Confirmation Class on Monday evenings from 6:30-8 pm beginning on Monday-Jan. 16, 2017. Classes will be offered Jan.-Feb as adults prepare for the sacrament on March 5, 2017 Registration is required, for more information and to register, contact Deb Mlsna @ 715-659- 4480 Ext. 3 or at ReligiousEd@fronities.com today. We warmly welcome all Catholics in the area but please note this is not an RCIA class.
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WHAT IS 9 DAYS FOR LIFE?
9 Days for Life is an annual period of prayer and action focused on cherishing the gift of every person's life. Surrounding the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children*, the overarching intention of the centerpiece novena is the end to abortion. However, the novena also highlights many other facets of respecting each other's God-given dignity, especially by respecting human life at every stage and in every circumstance. 9 Days for Life is an opportunity to: PRAY for the respect and protection of each person's life; GATHER together in prayer, action, and fellowship with others; SHARE your stories online! *Typically observed each year on January 22 (also the anniversary of Roe v. Wade), the 2017 observance will be January 23. More information. WHEN IS IT? Saturday, January 21, 2017 - Sunday, January 29, 2017 WHO IS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE? Anyone can join individually at www.9daysforlife.com. However, leaders in parishes and various parish ministries, as well as in schools, dioceses, and other organizations, are especially important in raising awareness and helping others participate in various ways. WHAT ARE SOME WAYS TO PARTICIPATE? PRAY: The novena's short prayer guides highlight a different topic each day with five sections: intention, prayers, reflection, suggested actions, and related topical information. All the following options for obtaining the novena will be accessible from www.9daysforlife.com in the months leading up to January. Subscribe to receive daily text messages or emails. Download the free mobile app from iTunes or Google Play. (An update notification will be sent to app users prior to the 2017 novena.) Join the Facebook event. Follow the USCCB on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Download the novena in a printable format. RALLY IN ROZELLVILLE - rescheduled Bad weather forced a cancelation on Dec. 17, but, Marshfield Deanery will be hosting a youth rally at St. Andrew’s in Rozellville expecting hundred of teens from across the Diocese to celebrate faith sometime in February or March of 2017, with a band from the Twin Cities, a meal and a free-Will offering will be taken. For more information, contact Mr. Dan Kitzhaber .
Steubenville Youth Conference for teens presently in grades 8-12 An awesome, high energy event with 2,000 other teens . PLUS: we'll roll up our sleeves and lend a hand while serving others. It will be at St. Thomas University in St. Paul, July 28-30, 2017. The cost will be about $260 includes most meals, transportation, & all housing A deposit of $50 is needed with sign up by January 10, 2017. To sign up, please contact: Dan Kitzhaber. CATHOLIC Adventure Camp July 9-14. This is for teens currently in grades 6-12. Crosswoods Christian Adventure Camp, located south of Ashland, has been reserved for the Diocese of LaCrosse! This high adventure week will offer you the chance for rock climbing, repelling, canoeing, mountain bike riding, low ropes and high ropes, adventure trails, hiking, and time for prayer, the sacraments and reflection on God’s marvelous creation. The total cost will be about $400 for youth and $200 for adults. Signup soon. Financial help is available. If you have any other questions, please contact Mr. Dan Kitzhaber. Praised be Jesus Christ! Leonard Sax is a psychologist and a practicing family physician. He is also a very competent author – I read his book Why Gender Matters and found it to be a fascinating tour of human nature. Recently the pastoral council read an article written by him on the deplorable state of parental authority these days. The basic thesis is that “we’re raising our children wrong.” Sax sagely points out that “the first job of the parent is to teach the children, not to consult them.” Later he cites evidence that concludes “the most effective parents, as measured by long-term outcomes, are those who are both strict and loving.” I don’t think my parents won many popularity contests when they told us “no” to some of what we took to be reasonable requests. However, hindsight being practically perfect, most of us thank God that our parents were strict enough to resist some of the cultural trends that ended up not being as liberating as we had once hoped. Sax concludes this particular article (he also has 2 other books you might like: Boys Adrift and Girls on the Edge) with some recommendations for families: “In scheduling your child’s time, make the family the highest priority. In many American families, playdates and soccer practice now routinely take precedence over the family meal together. The family meal at home is more important than piling on afterschool and social activities. Participate in a church or synagogue that teaches respect for authority. Model a culture of respect within the home. Instead of boosting self-esteem, teach humility. Fight the contemporary cultural imperative to be “awesome.” Reduce or eliminate screens when you are with your child. Put your cell phone away. No devices at the dinner table. Teach the art of face-to-face conversation.” Very good advice, I think. Please add to your daily prayers a petition for all of our families – raising children in this world is not getting any easier and our spiritual support will do great good. Speaking of support, it’s that time of year when many priests go away to get recharged in body and soul. Father Sedlacek took a week to be away right after Christmas and once he got back, well it was my turn. I am with my classmates again and I always enjoy our time together. I have a pretty famous class: just last year you met Father Leo Patalinghug, the jovial cooking priest from Baltimore. Then Father Tad Pacholcyzk came and spoke at our parish mission – he works as a bioethicist at the National Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia. Bishop Greg Parkes was just installed as the new Bishop of St. Petersburg in Florida – since 2012 he had been the Bishop of Pensacola-Tallahassee. Monsignor Adam Parker will be consecrated an auxiliary Bishop of Baltimore on January 19th. Father Peter Harman is the Rector of the North American College in Rome; Father Brian Christensen is the Vice-Rector of the same seminary. These are my classmates and they are an amazingly gifted group. I’m reminded of the time Pope St. John XXIII was meeting a number of priests. One by one they came to the front of the line, introduced themselves and then knelt to kiss the Holy Father’s ring: the first was proud to acknowledge that he was the Vicar General of a diocese, the next was a seminary rector, the third was the president of a university and so on. Finally the last priest came forward and admitted, “I’m just a parish priest.” Pope John XXIII got up out of his chair, knelt before the humble pastor and kissed his hands. I’ve always loved this story because it shows the priestly heart of “Good Pope John” and because it reminds us of the remarkable beauty of being a pastor of souls. So don’t you worry about me being intimidated by the impressive work being done by my wonderful classmates. If you ask me, I think I’m the luckiest priest of all!
May God help our families grow in charity and may He bless our parish family with the graces we need most! Your friend in Christ, Father Martin * Evenings of Recollection * Eucharistic Adoration and Reflection * Meditations in honor of the “Year of Mercy” led by Father Samuel Martin * Evenings will alternate between the parishes of St. John’s / Mfld and Christ the King / Spencer . Time: 6:30 pm-8 pm on Thursday-January 19, 2017 @ St John the Baptist Catholic Church in Mfld. Theme: Pro-Life
** Help is needed on Sunday-January 15, 2017 *** after the 10 a.m. mass. Christmas Decorations will be taken down and placed in storage until next Christmas. Your time and talent is greatly appreciated in lending a hand to help. Thank you. Ladies of the parish * Please mark your calendars * On Monday-January 16, 2017 @ 6:30 p.m. with the start of the new year will be a Parish Council of Catholic Women Mtg. (P.C.C.W.) in the dining hall of church, to discuss activities to take place in the upcoming year of 2017. Not all P.C.C.W officers are able to attend a February meeting because of other commitments, they have. We extend an invitation for you to attend and see what this ladies organization is all about in your parish. We look forward to seeing you Diane Witmer / President and Sue Mews / Vice-President The next “Baptismal” preparation class will be on Tuesday - January 31, 2017 @ 5:30 pm - 8 pm. @ St. John’s in Mfld. / Columbia room of the school. Pre-registration is required; please do so by calling 715-659-4480. For those not registered as members at Christ the King parish, information will be given on how to do so. This class is mandatory for all parents expecting their first child and/or those who have not taken Father Martin’s baptismal class. Adult Confirmation: Are you a baptized adult who has received your sacraments except for confirmation? Join us for an Adult Confirmation Class on Monday evenings from 6:30-8 pm beginning on Monday-Jan. 16, 2017. Classes will be offered Jan.-Feb as adults prepare for the sacrament on March 5, 2017 Registration is required, for more information and to register, contact Deb Mlsna @ 715-659- 4480 Ext. 3 or at ReligiousEd@fronities.com today. We warmly welcome all Catholics in the area but please note this is not an RCIA class. News from the Diocese
We March for Life - How many holes have been left in our world due to the lack of respect for life? Countless. Each year, in January, the March for Life is held in Washington, D.C., and each year, thousands of people from all over the country come together to take a stand for life: the life of the unborn, the life of the mother carrying her child, the life of the fathers, the life of the elderly, the life of the sick and dying, the life of the disabled, the life of the military, the life of the innocent and the guilty, the life of every person. But why a march?...Read More News from the Pope: Pope urges Bishops to protect lives of children - (Vatican Radio) Pope Francis has written to the Bishops of the world condemning all forms of oppression and exploitation of children. His words come in a letter signed on the Feast of the Holy Innocents, which takes place each year on December 28, during the Octave of Christmas...Read More News from the Church: Vatican Radio Ends 85 Years of Independent Operations - But on December 31, 2016, after more than 80 years of operation, Vatican Radio is being absorbed into the new Secretariat for Communications. The move is part of Pope Francis' reorganization of Curial offices, and is intended to make better use of the Vatican's limited financial resources. According to Catholic World News, broadcasting programs will continue—at least for the near-term future—but Vatican Radio will no longer have its own corporate identity.....Read more RALLY IN ROZELLVILLE - rescheduled Bad weather forced a cancelation on Dec. 17, but, Marshfield Deanery will be hosting a youth rally at St. Andrew’s in Rozellville expecting hundred of teens from across the Diocese to celebrate faith sometime in February or March of 2017, with a band from the Twin Cities, a meal and a free-Will offering will be taken. For more information, contact Mr. Dan Kitzhaber .
Steubenville Youth Conference for teens presently in grades 8-12 An awesome, high energy event with 2,000 other teens . PLUS: we'll roll up our sleeves and lend a hand while serving others. It will be at St. Thomas University in St. Paul, July 28-30, 2017. The cost will be about $260 includes most meals, transportation, & all housing A deposit of $50 is needed with sign up by January 10, 2017. To sign up, please contact: Dan Kitzhaber. CATHOLIC Adventure Camp July 9-14. This is for teens currently in grades 6-12. Crosswoods Christian Adventure Camp, located south of Ashland, has been reserved for the Diocese of LaCrosse! This high adventure week will offer you the chance for rock climbing, repelling, canoeing, mountain bike riding, low ropes and high ropes, adventure trails, hiking, and time for prayer, the sacraments and reflection on God’s marvelous creation. The total cost will be about $400 for youth and $200 for adults. Signup soon. Financial help is available. If you have any other questions, please contact Mr. Dan Kitzhaber. Young Adults There will be a gathering for all young adults in the area on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 6:30pm in St. Francis Hall at St. John’s. We will learn more about Divine Mercy. There will be time for socializing, snacking, praying and learning! For more information contact Dan Kitzhaber or Fr Sedlacek. Praised be Jesus Christ – and Happy New Year! We begin a new calendar year by honoring Mary, the Mother of God. You already know that this is one of the four dogmas Catholics believe about Mary (the other three are her Immaculate Conception, her perpetual virginity, and her Assumption into Heaven). If you’d like to read a great book about Mary, I recommend Hugo Rahner’s Our Lady and the Church. One of my favorite quotes comes from St. Augustine when he compares Mary and the Church: “Here below she is always at work, alert, anxious, careful about the state of her house; at night she is up and about, seeing that the lamp is still burning; when trouble comes she is ready to face it, she is ever careful to provide for the future; and all the time she is busy, her spindle is never still, not even at mealtimes is she idle.” Devotion to the Mother of God is one of the best things about being Catholic. Sadly, the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century robbed many of our Christian brothers and sisters of this gift – Protestants are taught early and often to be suspicious of our Catholic love for Mary. We honor her because she is God’s Mother – we worship God because only God ought to be worshipped (idolatry being condemned by the 1st Commandment). I hope you’re enjoying your Christmas gift that includes both a Miraculous Medal and a Saint Benedict Medal. I wear a Miraculous Medal on my Scapular and I cannot tell you how many times Mary has helped me to maintain hope when there seemingly was none. Mary gives us a supernatural courage too – we still labor under the anxieties of this world, but we can do our duty because of Mary’s potent prayers for us. As the Miraculous Medal depicts, God determined that all grace would come into the world through His Son, and Jesus decided to share this august role with His Blessed Mother. The rays of light on the Miraculous Medal are dampened a bit by the rays of darkness – the latter rays symbolize all the graces God wanted to give but did not because we failed to ask for them. In the New Year we are invited from day one to consider how we relate to God; Mary is always a safe, sure, and extraordinarily effective way for us to grow closer to Jesus. If you want another way to deepen your devotion to her, consider making the Total Consecration to Mary according to the teaching of St. Louis de Montfort. Okay, allow me two brief non sequiturs: 1) I am sincerely grateful to each of you who have made Father Sedlacek and me feel so loved and appreciated. I love these two parishes with all of my heart and I hope you can sense that by the joy you give me. Cards, gifts, food, and many other gestures of love are sources of deep gratitude – I wish I had enough time to thank each of you personally. For what it’s worth, you are in my heart every day as I spend time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament; and 2) my Mom has for years gifted me with a subscription to “First Things” (firstthings.com). I’ve been reading this magazine for nearly 15 years (it comes 10 times per year) and it is a rich source of inspiration and meditation. I mention this because sometimes people ask for a good recommendation for what to read regarding current events. The central thesis of First Things is that religion belongs in the public square – a nation beguiled by secularism tends to treat religion as if it were some quaint anachronism that has long outlived its usefulness. Sadly, secularists sow seeds that bear dangerous fruits, not the least of which is good oldfashioned totalitarianism. However, let’s end this first column of the year on a lighter note: one of my favorite excerpts from First Things dates back to May of 2001. The article was about people who cherrypick Scripture and take it literally – the following was just one of many funny examples: “I know from Leviticus 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?”
May God bless you with faith, hope, and love in the New Year of 2017! Your friend in Christ, Father Martin REMINDER to Parishioners * 24 Hour Eucharistic Adoration – 2017 - First Friday – Jan. 6 through Jan. 7, 2017 ** Starting at 9 am on Friday an ending at 9 am on Saturday) Note: There will be a prayer petition book placed out the week prior to our First Friday Eucharistic Adoration. Anyone wishing to have petitions offered during Adoration may enter their petition into the book and they will be prayed for. Attention: Church doors are locked @ 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. if you are coming to pray during this time please knock on door (under carport) 5 minutes before the start of each hour and you will be let in by person already inside of church.
** Help is needed on Sunday-January 15, 2017 *** after the 10 a.m. mass. Christmas Decorations will be taken down and placed in storage until next Christmas. Your time and talent is greatly appreciated in lending a hand to help. Thank you. Ladies of the parish * Please mark your calendars * On Monday-January 16, 2017 @ 6:30 p.m. with the start of the new year will be a Parish Council of Catholic Women Mtg. (P.C.C.W.) in the dining hall of church, to discuss activities to take place in the upcoming year of 2017. Not all P.C.C.W officers are able to attend a February meeting because of other commitments, they have. We extend an invitation for you to attend and see what this ladies organization is all about in your parish. We look forward to seeing you Diane Witmer / President and Sue Mews / Vice-President The next “Baptismal” preparation class will be on Tuesday - January 31, 2017 @ 5:30 pm - 8 pm. @ St. John’s in Mfld. / Columbia room of the school. Pre-registration is required; please do so by calling 715-659-4480. For those not registered as members at Christ the King parish, information will be given on how to do so. This class is mandatory for all parents expecting their first child and/or those who have not taken Father Martin’s baptismal class. Adult Confirmation: Are you a baptized adult who has received your sacraments except for confirmation? Join us for an Adult Confirmation Class on Monday evenings from 6:30-8 pm beginning on Monday-Jan. 16, 2017. Classes will be offered Jan.-Feb as adults prepare for the sacrament on March 5, 2017 Registration is required, for more information and to register, contact Deb Mlsna @ 715-659- 4480 Ext. 3 or at ReligiousEd@fronities.com today. We warmly welcome all Catholics in the area but please note this is not an RCIA class. |
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Monday - Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Stay Connected with Our ParishWelcome from Our PastorWelcome to Christ the King Catholic Church! Ever since 1938 this parish has been assisting souls in their quest for deeper union with God. Our mission statement is essentially found in the stained glass window above the main altar: “For Christ our King.” Insofar as God made us and we belong to Him, we have come to... Read More
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