News from the USCCB USCCB Chairmen Urge Support For The ‘First Amendment Defense Act’ WASHINGTON—Urging support for the First Amendment Defense Act Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of San Francisco, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Subcommittee for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage and Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty, issued the following statement:...Read More News from the Pope Pope reflects on parable of Good Samaritan at Angelus - (Vatican Radio) At the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis reflected on the parable of the Good Samaritan. This parable, the Pope said, in a simple, yet stimulating way, “indicates a style of life, in which the centre of gravity is not ourselves, but others.” Like the doctor of the law in the day’s Gospel, we might ask ourselves, “Who is my neighbour? Is it my friends, my parents, my fellow countrymen, my co-religionists?...Read More News from the Church Knights of Columbus Issue Call to Prayer in Wake of Violence - NEW HAVEN, Conn. — In the wake of violence across the nation this past week, the Knights of Columbus have issued a campaign encouraging people to join them in praying for peace. “The violent episodes of the past week have shocked the conscience of our country,” said Supreme Knight Carl Anderson....Read more
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Youth Rummage Sale Aug. 4, during the Spencer city-wide rummage sale, the youth will be holding a sale at Christ the King in the Seton Center. You are invited to donate your gently used items Aug. 2 or 3, 9-3pm or call to make arrangements 659-4480. You are also invited to come purchase items from this sale to support these pilgrims on this spiritual journey. For more info. please contact Mr. Dan Kitzhaber.
Going to College? Know someone who is? Do you know someone who is heading off to college this fall? A new website sponsored by the Serra Club can help. At www.newmanconnection.com , click “Get Connected” and your students coming to campus can sign up to receive information about campus ministry at prospective schools across the nation. Don’t miss out on the opportunities to meet great people and experience the prayer, service, and social events that campus ministry offers. If you know someone going to college, make sure they visit www.newmanconnection.com ! Teen & Young Adult Retreat Team Looking for teens and young adults to help lead youth retreats. Living Stones is the name of the group and it rocks! Meet lots of great people, grow in your faith, and have tons of fun. If interested, contact Mr. Dan Kitzhaber.
The conclusion of Holy Week ends with the "Liturgy of Liturgies," the "Sacred Triduum." This liturgical event is so important, it spans three days!
It begins with the celebration of the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday, continues through the commemoration of Christ's death on Good Friday, and culminates with the great Easter Vigil. Pope Benedict XVI offered a perfect summary of each day in his Wednesday Audience in 2007: Holy Thursday "In the evening, entering the Easter Triduum, the Christian community relives what happened at the Last Supper in the Mass of the Lord's Supper. In the Upper Room, the Redeemer wanted to anticipate the sacrifice of his life in the Sacrament of the bread and wine changed into his Body and Blood: he anticipated his death, he freely gave his life, he offered the definitive gift of himself to humanity. With the washing of the feet, the gesture with which, having loved his own, he loved them to the end is repeated (cf. Jn 13:1), and he bequeathed this act of humility to his disciples as their "badge": love unto death. After the Mass of the Lord's Supper, the liturgy invites the faithful to pause in adoration before the Blessed Sacrament, reliving Jesus' agony in Gethsemane. And we see that the disciples fell asleep, leaving their Lord on his own." Good Friday "Good Friday, which commemorates the events between Christ's condemnation to death and his Crucifixion, is a day of penance, fasting and prayer, of participation in the Lord's Passion. At the prescribed hour, the Christian Assembly, with the help of the Word of God and liturgical actions, renews the history of human infidelity to the divine plan, which was nonetheless brought about exactly in this way; and it listens once again to the moving narrative of the Lord's sorrowful Passion. The Assembly then addresses to the Heavenly Father a long "prayer of the faithful" which embraces all the needs of the Church and of the world. Subsequently, the community adores the Cross and receives the Eucharist, consuming the sacred species reserved from the Mass of the Lord's Supper on the previous day. In commenting on Good Friday, St. John Chrysostom observes: "First, the Cross stood for contempt, but today it is something venerable; before it was the symbol of condemnation, today it is the hope of salvation. It has truly become a source of infinite good; it has freed us from error, it has dispelled our shadows, it has reconciled us with God, it has transformed us from being enemies of God to being members of his family, from being strangers to being his neighbours: this Cross is the destruction of enmity, the source of peace, the casket of our treasure" (cf. De Cruce et Latrone I, 1, 4). Easter Vigil Holy Saturday is the day when the liturgy is hushed, the day of great silence, and Christians are invited to preserve interior recollection, often difficult to encourage in our day, in order to be better prepared for the Easter Vigil. Finally, during the Easter Vigil the veil of sorrow which shrouds the Church because of the death of the Lord will be torn by the victorious cry: Christ is risen and has defeated death for ever! We will then truly be able to understand the mystery of the Cross, "since God also creates wonders even in the impossible", an ancient writer says, "so that we may know that he alone can do what he wills. From his death comes our life, from his wounds our healing, from his fall our resurrection, from his descent our uplifting" (Anonymous, Quartodecimano). At one point in history, parishioners would not leave the church building and would stay in prayer and fasting for these three sacred days. The Church reminds us of the continuity of the three liturgies by not offering a dismissal on Holy Thursday or Good Friday, with the priest leaving in silence, not instructing the people to depart. The Easter Vigil in particular is one of the high points in the Church's year, for it goes through all of Salvation History, reading scripture passages from Genesis onward to the New Testament. The liturgy reminds us of God's saving action that was foretold by the prophets and fulfilled in Jesus' death and resurrection. The juxtaposition of darkness and light further brings out the symbolism and shows us that Christ really is the "light of the world" and came to bring us out of the darkness of sin. The Easter Triduum is a great time of joy, even though we have to endure the sadness of Good Friday. It is meant to fuel us for the rest of the year, so that we do not forget how God can bring much good out of suffering. No matter the cross, God will always lead us to the joys of His kingdom, as long as we let Him. Read the Entire Series
The parish office will be “closed” the week of July 25th. If you are in need of assistant this week, please call the St. John’s Parish office at 715-384-3252 and talk to the parish secretary, Mary , and she will help you or Father Martin.
Ladies of the parish: The National Council of Catholic Women during this “Year of Mercy” has asked that each individual PCCW is to take part in “A Million Works Of Mercy”, going until Nov. 20th sheets have been placed on back table in the gathering room listing the “Acts of Mercies” that you and your families can choose to do during the month. Diane Witmer, the PCCW President, asks that you return your sheet each month to a box designated for the “Million Works of Mercy” and she than will take totals of the mercies done, from our parish, that month and submit them to the N.C.C.W. on a monthly basis. Please continue each month to take new sheets in helping to reach the N.C.C.W. goal of “one million” . If you have questions please contact Diane Witmer. Family Night The Family Life Committee is organizing a “Family Night “at Athletic Park in Wausau, Woodchucks vs. Battle Creek, on Wed. July 13 at 6:35. Gates open at 5:35. Reserved seating, a Woodchucks ball cap, a hotdog and soda, all for $10.50. Transportation is on your own as no bus will be provided. If you wish to join us, please put $10.50 per person in an envelope provided (under the bulletin board) for registering and place your completed envelope in the collection basket or give to an usher. First come, first served, but please do so before June 26th. If you have questions please contact Joan Meyer. Please join us in prayer for all unborn babies and all who are afflicted by abortion. Every Wednesday afternoon @ 3 p.m. until the display of white crosses is taken down at the intersection of Highway 97 and County E (the Lang property) in Marshfield. The Chaplet of the Divine Mercy and the Rosary will be prayed.
Saturday, July 23rd, 2016 10am to 8pm This amazing day is open to students entering 7th - 12th grade. A day to relax, have fun, and discover the closeness of God. Enjoy kayaking, live music, games, and ultimate frisbee. The goal of this retreat is to answer the question "What is in your heart?", and will focus on learning what it means to give God your heart. This is a free retreat hosted by Sacred Heart and Corpus Christi Youth Ministry in collaboration with the Youth Ministers of the Marshfield Catholic Deanery. Complete registration is required, and space is limited to 20 participants. Register Online at sacredheartmarshfield.org
Mission Possible Work Camp for Teens July 10-14 Plans are in progress for a work camp right here, in our own “back yard” by assisting those in need. This will be a joint effort with other parishes of sending out work crews from ~ 8-4 each day. Watch the bulletin for more details. If you have any other questions, please contact Mr. Dan Kitzhaber Youth Rummage Sale Aug. 4, during the Spencer city-wide rummage sale, the youth will be holding a sale at Christ the King in the Seton Center. You are invited to donate your gently used items Aug. 2 or 3, 9-3pm or call to make arrangements 659-4480. You are also invited to come purchase items from this sale to support these pilgrims on this spiritual journey. For more info. please contact Mr. Dan Kitzhaber. Going to College? Know someone who is? Do you know someone who is heading off to college this fall? A new website sponsored by the Serra Club can help. At www.newmanconnection.com , click “Get Connected” and your students coming to campus can sign up to receive information about campus ministry at prospective schools across the nation. Don’t miss out on the opportunities to meet great people and experience the prayer, service, and social events that campus ministry offers. If you know someone going to college, make sure they visit www.newmanconnection.com ! Teen & Young Adult Retreat Team Looking for teens and young adults to help lead youth retreats. Living Stones is the name of the group and it rocks! Meet lots of great people, grow in your faith, and have tons of fun. If interested, contact Mr. Dan Kitzhaber. News from the Diocese Julie leads teens at St. Bronislava to listen for Jesus’ call That radical challenge to ministry continues to evolve for Julie Studinski of St. Bronislava Parish in Plover. She accompanies teens on their faith journey while living out her own. Responding as a freshman in high school, Julie has by now been helping Catholic youth for 30 years. She started as a religious education instructor, later assisted with confirmation preparation and, gradually, earned certificates and degrees necessary to her role. Through the years, Julie keeps Christ’s Gospel message ‘real’ for thousands of teens. And in return, the teens have helped keep Jesus’ voice urgent and alive for Julie, as well. Julie says His call can sometimes be pretty emphatic, like a kick in the behind!...Read More News from the Pope: Pope meets parents of American student killed in Rome - Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Wednesday morning met with the parents of an American student who was killed in Rome. Beau Solomon, a 19-year-old student taking part in a summer study abroad program, was reported missing Friday evening. His body was found in the Tiber River on Monday following an extensive search. A homeless man was arrested in connection with Solomon’s death, with police saying the man was “seriously suspected of aggravated homicide.”...Read More News from the Church: Father Emil Kapaun, Military Chaplain, Is Step Closer to Beatification - WICHITA, Kan. — There’s good news in Kansas: Former Army chaplain Father Emil Kapaun has taken a step closer to possible beatification and sainthood. But for Scott Carter, coordinator for the Father Kapaun Guild, the story of the priest himself is the real news. “If someone who grew up so close to us, in circumstances fairly similar to us, is able to achieve sainthood, it’s inspiring,” he told CNA June 30. “It really makes the faith hit home. It really brings it to life and makes us realize that everything we talk about, the Gospel, Jesus’ promises, all of this is real and it is possible to achieve.”....Read more
Near the conclusion of Lent we enter into the holiest week of the year: Holy Week. Starting with Palm Sunday, the Church focuses our attention on the passion, death and resurrection of Christ.
Holy Week closely follows the Gospel narrative and we are immersed into the final week of Jesus' mortal life. Beginning with Palm Sunday, we walk closely behind Jesus and observe his every move. The Catechism explains the significance of this episode, "How will Jerusalem welcome her Messiah? Although Jesus had always refused popular attempts to make him king, he chooses the time and prepares the details for his messianic entry into the city of "his father David". Acclaimed as son of David, as the one who brings salvation (Hosanna means "Save!" or "Give salvation!"), the "King of glory" enters his City "riding on an ass". Jesus conquers the Daughter of Zion, a figure of his Church, neither by ruse nor by violence, but by the humility that bears witness to the truth. And so the subjects of his kingdom on that day are children and God's poor, who acclaim him as had the angels when they announced him to the shepherds.Their acclamation, "Blessed be he who comes in the name of the Lord", is taken up by the Church in the "Sanctus" of the Eucharistic liturgy that introduces the memorial of the Lord's Passover. Jesus' entry into Jerusalem manifested the coming of the kingdom that the King-Messiah was going to accomplish by the Passover of his Death and Resurrection. It is with the celebration of that entry on Palm Sunday that the Church's liturgy solemnly opens Holy Week. (559-560) During this special liturgy, we listen attentively to the Passion Narrative and even participate ourselves by taking the role of the crowd. In doing so, we recognize that Jesus died for us and the fruit of His action 2,000 years ago was not limited to the people of Jerusalem, but has been applied to all peoples and places for all human history. As we progress through Holy Week, we come upon Holy Thursday, where we commemorate the institution of the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper. Traditionally it is on this day that priests renew their vows at the Chrism Mass at the local cathedral. This links the two days and shows how Jesus instituted the Holy Priesthood on that day. We then join Jesus after the evening Mass and spend at least an hour with Him before the Blessed Sacrament. This unites us with Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, where His own disciples fell asleep while He prayed. We seek to comfort Jesus in His sorrow and wait in prayer for the fateful day of His crucifixion. On Good Friday, Mass is not celebrated. The service held on Good Friday is a continuation of the Holy Thursday Mass and the solemn nature of service reflects the mournful tone of the day. We again hear the Passion Narrative and then venerate the wood of the cross. In some traditions, a tomb is erected in the church and the body of Jesus is laid to rest. All of these signs, symbols and activities allow us the opportunity to spiritually feel the hurt and pain of Jesus' passion. However, the sorrow of Good Friday does not have the last say. Next week we will see how the Easter Vigil overcomes the sadness we felt and brings us to the joys of the Resurrection. Read the Entire Series
I hope you’ll join us this year for our 4th Annual Parish Pull on July 8th at 7:00 p.m.! Concession stand opens @ 5:00 pm. We’re raising money in support of Columbus Catholic Schools, the Opportunity Development Center, and the Marshfield Area Respite Care Center. I’m always impressed by the many people who come down to the Marshfield Fairgrounds from Christ the King – I’m grateful for your support and for the privilege of being your pastor! Father Martin
Ladies of the parish: The National Council of Catholic Women during this “Year of Mercy” has asked that each individual PCCW is to take part in “A Million Works Of Mercy”, going until Nov. 20th sheets have been placed on back table in the gathering room listing the “Acts of Mercies” that you and your families can choose to do during the month. Diane Witmer, the PCCW President, asks that you return your sheet each month to a box designated for the “Million Works of Mercy” and she than will take totals of the mercies done, from our parish, that month and submit them to the N.C.C.W. on a monthly basis. Please continue each month to take new sheets in helping to reach the N.C.C.W. goal of “one million” . If you have questions please contact Diane Witmer. Family Night The Family Life Committee is organizing a “Family Night “at Athletic Park in Wausau, Woodchucks vs. Battle Creek, on Wed. July 13 at 6:35. Gates open at 5:35. Reserved seating, a Woodchucks ball cap, a hotdog and soda, all for $10.50. Transportation is on your own as no bus will be provided. If you wish to join us, please put $10.50 per person in an envelope provided (under the bulletin board) for registering and place your completed envelope in the collection basket or give to an usher. First come, first served, but please do so before June 26th. If you have questions please contact Joan Meyer. Please join us in prayer for all unborn babies and all who are afflicted by abortion. Every Wednesday afternoon @ 3 p.m. until the display of white crosses is taken down at the intersection of Highway 97 and County E (the Lang property) in Marshfield. The Chaplet of the Divine Mercy and the Rosary will be prayed.
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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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