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 La Crosse! 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. 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 The cost will be about $260 includes most meals, transportation, & all housing For more information, please contact: Dan Kitzhaber
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Praised be Jesus Christ! A year ago Monsignor Jeff Burrill moved to Washington D.C. to begin working for the national Bishops’ conference. In lieu of his departure, I was asked by Bishop Callahan to complete his term of service on the Personnel Council. We meet regularly to discuss the placement of priests and I joked with Father Burish that the only reason I took the job was to meddle with his future. I told him his next assignment would be in Barrow, Alaska . . . . well, I was wrong. As many of you have already heard, Father Burish is moving to Chippewa Falls where he will begin serving the people of Notre Dame on June 29th. For the record, I had nothing to do with this (when he told me, initially I thought he said “Niagara Falls,” and I was very happy because it’s hundreds of miles away) and now that his time in central Wisconsin is waning, I think it’s time I come clean. Though it’s hard to admit it, Father Burish is a friend of mine and in all honesty, I hold him in the highest respect. His two years here were a source of joy and encouragement to me and I really loved working with him. I have been praying for him and his people, as I know their farewell will be a sad one. Father Burish spent three very productive years with the people of Auburndale, Blenker, and Hewitt and he will be sorely missed. There are other priests moving too, and it’s a good time for us to remember all the parishes that will be expe- riencing transition this year. Our time at St. John’s and Christ the King is coming – it might not be next year or the year after, but I’m now beginning my 7th year and all things run their course sooner or later. A priest makes a vow of obedience to his bishop and we take this very seriously. We believe God’s will comes to us through the Bishop, so when he asks us to take another assignment, we accept because the Bishop sees the bigger picture and makes decisions based on what is best for all of his people (and our diocese has 160 parishes). When the time comes for me to leave, I will be filled with sadness and gratitude. The sadness comes naturally for me because I’ve always found saying good bye to be tremendously difficult. The gratitude will be the part that heals because I will forever thank God for the years I’ve spent here. This was my first pastorate and I’ve learned so much from you and from my predecessor, Monsignor Stoetzel and so I thank God and you for everything. Oh, and please pray for Bishop Callahan who has to make all of these very difficult decisions. Sometimes he gets letters that are not very nice, especial- ly when a beloved priest is moved to another assignment. If and when I do get moved someday, you are only allowed to write “thank you Bishop for sending him to us” or “it’s about time, Bishop – good riddance!” Okay, I now want to make one spiritual point that hope- fully will bring this column to a close: losing someone we love causes hurt because it reminds us that “here we have no lasting city.” That hurt can lead to resentment, but given over to God, it can teach us greater freedom and detachment from the things and people of this world. If you or anyone you know are hurting in any way, please consider attending the monthly healing Mass at Saint Matthew’s in Wausau. I will be hearing confessions and helping in any way I can because of the remarkable graces that God gives at these Masses. The next Mass is scheduled for this Sunday (June 11th) and next month on July 9th. Confessions are heard at 2:00 p.m. and the Mass begins at 3:30 p.m. Bishop Barron said once that “we’re all in the same boat and we’re all sea sick.” If you’re tired of being sick, join us at the healing Mass sometime soon.
May God bless Father Burish, his parishioners, and all who are in need of His healing touch! Your friend in Christ, Father Martin Christ the King Parish Family Outing is July 20, 2017.
Tickets for the Wausau Woodchucks are $10.50 for your admission, a hotdog, soda and a Woodchucks baseball cap. You can provide your own transportation or carpool with someone. Envelopes are under the north entrance bulletin board by the holy water font. Please put the money for each person attending in the provided envelope into the collection basket. Tickets will be at game ticket booth. Any questions, please call Joan @ 715-384-2774 Directions From the West: Take WI-29 E. Merge onto US-51 N. Take the Bridge St. exit (EXIT 193) Keep right and follow W. Bridge St. (becomes Central Bridge St.) Turn left onto 3rd St. and continue until E. Wausau Ave. (Athletic Park will be on your right) Game begins at 6:35. Looking forward to see you there. Family Life Committee Parishioners of Christ the King, you are cordially invited to attend newly ordained Rev. Aaron Becker’s First Mass here at Christ the King Church on Sunday-June 25, 2017 @ 3 pm with Eucharistic Adoration @ 2 pm. and a reception following after mass at the KC Hall in Mfld. You must R.S.V.P. by June 10th by calling Bernice Becker @ 715-659-3865 * Come and celebrate ! “Captive Carwash” and “Bake Sale” here at Christ the King Parish on Sunday-June 18th, during the 8 am and 10 am Masses. All vehicles parked in the “north” parking lot “WILL BE WASHED!” We Wash While You Worship !!! This service offered by youth participating in the Summer Adventure Camp, Steubenville Conference, Discipleship Training and more .. The annual June “Project Milk is sponsored by the PCCW of the parish. The monies collected will go to the Casa Hogar Juan Pablo Orphanage near Lurin, Peru. It is 20 miles outside of Lima. This project provides milk for the children at the orphanage and the surrounding Peruvian area. Please note the “Special Milk Can” will be placed in gathering room to place your contributions into. The children of Peru sincerely appreciate your support ! The “Priestly Ordination” of Deacon Aaron Becker will take place on Saturday – June 24th, 2017 @ 10:30 @ the St. Joseph the Workman Cathedral in La Crosse. A bus has been acquired for parishioners to have transportation to La Crosse and back on June 24th . Cost of $15.00 per person is to be paid when you register. Space is limited to 49 bus seats and will be filled on “First Come” basis. Please register by calling parish office @ 715-659-4480 and talking to parish secretary, Judy. A required Mandatory “Adult Medical Release and Permission Form” is needed and Judy will provide one for you, when you register. You are asked to bring the form with you on Saturday morning, June 24th . The Progressive Travel Bus will be in the church parking lot @ 7:45 am and leaving @ 8 am for La Crosse. If you are not able to personally go to the cathedral for Aaron Becker’s ordination, the event will be live streamed for those who are unable to a end but wish to watch using their computer or other connected device Use this link at: www.diolc.org/live the day of the ordination mass. News from the USCCB:
U.S. Bishops Chairman Regrets the President’s Withdrawal From The Paris Agreement - WASHINGTON—President Donald J. Trump announced today that the United States will not honor the Paris agreement on climate change. The United States and China, the two largest carbon emitters, and 195 other nations, signed the agreement that was ratified in November 2016. The Paris agreement establishes that nations must reduce their carbon dioxide emissions in order to keep global temperatures well below a two-degree Celsius increase in relation to pre-industrial levels.....Read More News from the Pope: Pope Francis: The family, Europe's most precious treasure - (Vatican Radio) Pope Francis received in audience on Thursday members of the European Federation of Catholic Family Associations or (FAFCE). The federation was meeting the Pope on the occasion of its 20th Anniversary. FAFCE represents Catholic family associations from 14 European countries and has participatory status with the Council of Europe.......Read More News from the Church: Bishop Angaelos to the Terrorists: ‘You Are Loved’ - The general bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Church reflects on the recent Islamist attacks that killed at least 29 Coptic Christians in Egypt, and scores more in England and the Philippines. .....Read more Youth Rummage Sale *** June 9 & 10 the youth will be holding a rummage sale at the Seton Center. You are invited to donate your gently used items by bringing them to the Seton Center on Wednesday—June 7th from 6-9 pm or Thursday-June 8th from 6-9 pm or call to make arrangements . You are also invited to come purchase items from this sale to support our youth. Sale times are Friday June 9th from 8 am-5 pm and Saturday-June 10th from 8 am until 5 pm. For more info. please contact Mr. Dan Kitzhaber
World Youth Day 2019 in Panama update The next World Youth Day gathering will be in Panama in 2019. Because it will be in January, we will not be organizing a pilgrimage but are instead looking at offering a foreign mission trip in the summer of 2019. If you have any other questions, please contact Mr. 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 La Crosse! 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. 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 The cost will be about $260 includes most meals, transportation, & all housing For more information, please contact: Dan Kitzhaber Praised be Jesus Christ! Any big plans for the summer? For those of you who have procrastinated planning your summer vacation, this column will be of interest. Now before describing some of the exciting possibilities, it’s important to say something about balance. Friends recently described their camping trip to South Dakota years ago. They had two vehicles, a camper and all seven of their kids. On the way, one of the younger kids realized that there was a significant difference depending on which car you were riding in . . . and so, after one of their stops at a rest area, she memorably cried, “I don’t want to ride in the praying car.” Yes, moderation in all things – pray the Rosary on your trip, but don’t pray it incessantly. Okay, what follows are some ideas of things you might want to visit someday. Again, keeping in mind that “all work and no play makes us dull kids,” you’ll want to strike a balance between overtly fun things and the religious things. For example, the annual March for Life pilgrimage to Washington D.C. always provides sufficient free time for touring and shopping. Without further ado, here are some things for you to add to your bucket list: first up is the Mother Cabrini Shrine in the Rocky Mountains. We stopped there when I was in high school and I remember it being breathtakingly beautiful. Mother Cabrini is buried in New York City but her work led her all over and you’ll come to a new knowledge of her missionary spirit and true grit when you visit this shrine. Our next stop is Santa Fe, New Mexico – there you’ll visit the famous stairs of St. Joseph. Even more impressive than the craftsmanship is the unique history of the stairs – the man who built the stairs remains an enigma as does the fact that they’re still standing. Next up is Orlando, Florida, home to the Holy Land Experience. It will be very hot and humid if you go in the summer and this is a wonderful opportunity for you to truly suffer with Our Lord as you encounter His passion and death in a convincing way. This is a site I have not visited, so you’ll have to let me know what you thought. Heading north, our next stop is in our nation’s capital. Washington D.C. is home to the Saint John Paul II Cultural Center, which is admirably run by our beloved Knights of Columbus. By the end of your tour of this facility you’ll know more about Pope John Paul II, thus making you more formidable in your faith. From D.C. it’s time to start heading home. On the way let’s stop first at the Ark Encounter in Hebron, Kentucky. From the pictures I’ve seen, this life-sized ark appears to be gargantuan and something you’ll never forget. Just north of Noah’s Ark you’ll find the Creation Museum (situated on I-75 halfway between Cincinnati and Lexington). This museum will surface more questions than it will answer – as Catholics we disagree with some of their fundamentalist conclusions. Just the same, our faith can grow when it is challenged by other perspectives. Our last stop on this epic vacation is at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville, Illinois. You’ll enjoy the peace and quiet, as well as the sprawling grounds of this shrine. This Marian title is not as well known as others, but you’ll be happy to hear that snow is not always a bad thing. Well, these are just a few of the spiritual opportunities that can accentuate your summer vacation. Tune in later for the spiritual treasures of Wisconsin (and Summer Shandy is not one of them)!
May God bless your summer months with peace, happiness, and growth in faith! Your friend in Christ, Father Martin Parishioners of Christ the King, you are cordially invited to attend newly ordained Rev. Aaron Becker’s First Mass here at Christ the King Church on Sunday-June 25, 2017 @ 3 pm with Eucharistic Adoration @ 2 pm. and a reception following after mass at the KC Hall in Mfld. You must R.S.V.P. by June 10th by calling Bernice Becker @ 715-659-3865 * Come and celebrate !
“Captive Carwash” and “Bake Sale” here at Christ the King Parish on Sunday-June 18th, during the 8 am and 10 am Masses. All vehicles parked in the “north” parking lot “WILL BE WASHED!” We Wash While You Worship !!! This service offered by youth participating in the Summer Adventure Camp, Steubenville Conference, Discipleship Training and more .. June 10th and June 11th, 2017 *Weekend Take Out Lunch Sale Homemade barbeque along with hamburger buns will be available following the weekend masses, also check out the bakery for that “Sweet Tooth” !!! Sponsored by the P.C.C.W. of the parish. The annual June “Project Milk is sponsored by the PCCW of the parish. The monies collected will go to the Casa Hogar Juan Pablo Orphanage near Lurin, Peru. It is 20 miles outside of Lima. This project provides milk for the children at the orphanage and the surrounding Peruvian area. Please note the “Special Milk Can” will be placed in gathering room to place your contributions into. The children of Peru sincerely appreciate your support ! The next “Baptismal” preparation class will be on Tuesday - June 6, 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. The “Priestly Ordination” of Deacon Aaron Becker will take place on Saturday – June 24th, 2017 @ 10:30 @ the St. Joseph the Workman Cathedral in La Crosse. A bus has been acquired for parishioners to have transportation to La Crosse and back on June 24th . Cost of $15.00 per person is to be paid when you register. Space is limited to 49 bus seats and will be filled on “First Come” basis. Please register by calling parish office @ 715-659-4480 and talking to parish secretary, Judy. A required Mandatory “Adult Medical Release and Permission Form” is needed and Judy will provide one for you, when you register. You are asked to bring the form with you on Saturday morning, June 24th . The Progressive Travel Bus will be in the church parking lot @ 7:45 am and leaving @ 8 am for La Crosse. If you are not able to personally go to the cathedral for Aaron Becker’s ordination, the event will be live streamed for those who are unable to a end but wish to watch using their computer or other connected device Use this link at: www.diolc.org/live the day of the ordination mass. BASEBALL FANS: Save the date: Thursday-July 20, 2017 for our “Parish Family Night” with the Wausau Woodchucks, organized by the Family Life Committee. Watch the weekend bulletin in June for the sign up details. News from the USCCB:
Ordination Class of 2017: Encounter, Encouragement, Active Parish Life, Are Key Factors in Discernment Process, Answering the Call - WASHINGTON—According to the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate's (CARA) annual survey, 82 percent of the 2017 class of men ordained to the priesthood were encouraged by about four people in their lives including parish priests, friends or other parishioners. The report also says that ordinands were, on average, 16 years old when they first considered a vocation to the priesthood, and religious ordinands reported they knew the members of their religious institute an average of six years before entering....Read More News from the Pope: Pope makes surprise telephone call to sick children in Genoa - (Vatican Radio) Awaiting Francis’ visit, many of the little patients have been busy preparing small gifts and messages, but meanwhile, the Pope himself decided to surprise them ahead of time with a personal greeting......Read More News from the Church: Pope and Trump ‘Express Satisfaction’ Over Joint Commitment in Favor of Life - In “cordial discussions” between Pope Francis and President Donald Trump this morning, “satisfaction” was expressed for “good existing bilateral relations” as well as “the joint commitment in favor of life and freedom of worship and conscience.” In a statement, the Vatican said it is also “hoped that there may be serene collaboration” between the Church and the Trump administration “in the fields of healthcare, education and assistance to immigrants.”.....Read more |
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