february 25, 2018
ST. RAPHAEL T H E
A R C H A N G E L
830 S. Westhaven Drive · Oshkosh, WI 54904 · www.raphael.org 920-233-8044 [email protected]
FEBRUARY 25, 2018 PASTORAL TEAM Rev. Tom Long ................................Pastor Rev. Matthew Rappl ........ Parochial Vicar Betty Schwandt ........... Pastoral Associate Greg Grey, John Ingala, Paul Vidmar ..................................Deacons
MASS SCHEDULE WEEKEND Saturday .........................................5:00 pm Sunday ........... 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am ........................................................5:00pm RADIO BROADCAST MASS 9:00 am every Sunday ......WOSH 1490 AM Reconciliation Saturday & Sunday ........................4:00 pm Tuesdays ................................ 4:30-5:30 pm WEEKDAY Mondays, Tuesdays Wednesdays ….8:00 am at Franciscan Courts Thursdays & Fridays ..................... 7:15 am ............................... at St. Raphael Church PARISH TELEPHONES Church Office ............................. 233-8044 Fax .............................................. 233-2360 Office Hours 8:30 am - 4:30 pm ........ (Monday - Friday) Lourdes Academy Business Office .................................................... 426-3626
This Weekend Kyrios Retreat No Aftershock Next weekend New Member Information Weekend Bread Partner Weekend Coffee/donuts after Sunday Morning Masses
DEAR PARISHIONERS During the season of Lent, we are asked to do three things: to pray, to fast, and to give alms. This directive comes from the scripture we heard on Ash Wednesday (Matthew 6:1-18) when Jesus asked us to do these three things for the sake of our own conversion, rather than to make ourselves look good. Prayer is, at its basic level, spending time with God. There are many ways to pray. We can pray on our own, and we can pray with others. Here are some possible ways to pray this Lent:
Personal Prayer - Spend some time with God, just talking to Him. That seems to be how Jesus often prayed, as He would rise early in the morning to spend time with the Father. St. Raphael Church is open during the day and evening for prayer. Spiritual reading or devotionals – The Little Black Books (purple for children) are one example, and there are many other daily devotional books. Going to a Catholic bookstore, such as On This Rock, or our own library here at the parish, would give many options for a variety of spiritual books, from classics of the saints to more contemporary authors. A daily email devotional is available from BestLentEver.com Lectio Divina is praying with scripture. Read the Gospel for each day. You can find the daily readings at usccb.org/bible/readings/ Read the Gospel slowly, and look for words or phrases that capture your attention. Be quiet for a few minutes of reflection, and then read it again. Daily Mass is offered each morning, Monday through Saturday, at 8:00 am at Franciscan Courts across from church, and at 7:15 am on Thursdays and Fridays at St. Raphael. Devotions – There are many devotions, most of which can be prayed either alone or with others. The Rosary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and the Stations of the Cross are some examples. Resources on prayer can be found on our parish website at: raphael.org/resources/prayer
Fasting is eating significantly less food than we normally would eat on a given day. While most of us are asked to fast specifically on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, fasting is a good practice for other days as well. Being hungry is both a sacrifice we can offer for a specific intention, as well as a reminder of our obligation to care for those who go without adequate food. We also talk about abstinence, which is going without something. We abstain from meat on the Fridays of Lent. We might also abstain from other things, such as going for periods of time without our smartphones, or TV, or alcohol, or sweets. Fasting and abstinence helps us to discipline our bodies, so that we are able to control those desires that are not of God. The more we practice discipline, the better we become. Athletes perhaps know this better than anyone, as they are aware of the great discipline it takes to be a good athlete. We need to work on our spiritual lives as well, and fasting and abstinence help us to do just that. Almsgiving is giving or sharing our money and other resources. The scriptures ask us to care for those most in need. God asks us to tithe, or give to God the first ten percent of what we earn. Most of us have a ways to go in this regard. We tend to give to God from what we have left after everything else has been taken care of. Instead, God asks that we give to Him first. It is not that God needs money, but that we need to learn how to give sacrificially. The collection at Mass is meant to help us with this. In addition to the parish, there are many worthy charities, some local and some worldwide. During Lent, Operation Rice Bowl is one way to grow in almsgiving. Our monthly collection for the Oshkosh Area Food Pantry is another. As we pray, fast and give alms during Lent, let us remember the purpose: to grow in our relationship with God and His Son Jesus, and to allow our faith to change the way we live our lives and care for others. Let us keep each other in prayer during these 40 days! Gratefully,
Mary, the Model Disciple
Mary is the first disciple of Jesus. She lived a life of perfect discipleship. What can we learn from her? Fr. Edward Looney will speak on Mary, the Model Disciple on Monday, April 9 at 6:30 pm. 2 | ST. RAPHAEL PARISH · OSHKOSH
The Compass newspaper of the Diocese of Green Bay is available in the Gathering Space. We have extra copies during Lent for you to take home and read, or pass on to a friend.
WHAT’S HAPPENING Saturday, February 24 7:00 8:00 4:00 5:00
am am pm pm
Alpha Group Fr. Carr’s Meal Prep Confessions Mass
Sunday, February 25 9:00/11:00 pm P/K Classes 12:15 pm Confirmation Class 4:00pm Confessions 5:00 pm Mass 6:00 pm NO Aftershock
Monday, February 26 6:00 6:00 6:30 6:30
pm pm pm pm
Dare to Walk the Walk Men’s Divorce Recovery Group Scouts RCIA
Tuesday, February 27 12:00 pm 3:40 pm 4:15/5:30pm 4:15/5:30 pm 4:30 pm 6:00 pm 6:45pm 6:45 pm 7:00 pm
Soup and Study CIC RE Classes First Eucharist Parent/Child Classes Confessions YM Worship Group Rehearsal Stations of the Cross NO Confirmation Class Peer Ministry
Wednesday, February 28 9:30 am Women’s Spirituality 9:30 am Mom’s Group 3:40 pm CIC 4:15/5:30/6:45 pm RE Classes 4:15/5:30 pm First Eucharist Parent/Child Classes 6:00 pm Adult Confirmation 7:45 pm NO Confirmation Class 8:00 pm High School Classes
Stewardship of Sharing Week ending 02/18/2018 Praying at Mass: Envelopes Collection Loose Collection EFT On-Line Giving Total Weekly Collections Year to date giving (actual) Year to date giving (budgeted)
$ $ $ $ $
1600 15,174 1,494 1,527 1,541 19,736
$ $
922,334 820,000
St. Raphael Bishop Appeal Update Number of donors: 108 Total amount donated: $42,400 2018 goal: $117,229 36% of goal
St. Faustina and the Divine Chaplet of Mercy On April 3, from 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm, Fr. Michael Warden will share some of St. Faustina’s spiritual journey and how the Divine Mercy image came to be, its meaning, and how to pray the Divine Chaplet of Mercy.
Thursday, March 1 7:15 am 11:30 am 5:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm
Mass SSC Group Youth Choir Adult Choir Alpha Group Men’s Choir
Friday, March 2 7:15 am 4:30 pm 5:00 pm
Mass Fish Fry (Third) Newcomer Dinner
Saturday, March 3 Bread Partner Weekend New Member Information Weekend 4:00 pm
Confessions
5:00 pm Mass Sunday, March 4 Bread Partner Weekend New Member Information Weekend Coffee & Donuts after morning Masses 12:15 pm 4:00pm 5:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm
Confirmation Class Confessions Mass Aftershock “Evicted” Book Discussion
History of the Green Bay Diocese Books The last few months there has been a display in the Gathering Space of the Anniversary Books for the Green Bay Diocese. If you would like one of these books or a hard or soft cover comic book, they are available for purchase at the reception desk this weekend. They will also be available in the parish office during regular business hours. Checks can be made out to St. Raphael Church.
SECOND WEEK OF LENT ENCOUNTER CESIA We encounter Cesia in Nicaragua, where, despite a lack of economic opportunity, young people pursue their dreams by building businesses to better their lives. How can you work to improve the lives of others this Lent? How can you support those, worldwide, who are forced to flee their homes to find safety or better opportunities? Visit crsricebowl.org for more. FEBRUARY 25, 2018 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT | 3
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION February is the Month dedicated to the Holy Family Here is What is Coming Up this month and beyond! Mar. 3/4: Bread Partner Weekend Mar. 6/7: 7th grade parent/child class March 13/14 and 21/22: Reconciliation Services for youth and families. Check faith formation schedule for details on days/times for your child. March 27/28: NO CLASS Holy Week April 3/4 NO CLASS Happy Easter! Prayerful Pennies Collection Grades 1-5 in RE are encouraged to participate in Prayerful Pennies. This collection will happen within their classroom with marked containers during the weeks of Lent. Students are asked to donate their pennies (spare change) as an alms giving to help those in our Oshkosh community, namely The Warming Shelter. Please consider this opportunity and encourage your child to participate.
Lenten Blessings ~Mrs. Jensen
Lent as a Family Given the many challenges facing today’s families, now is the perfect time and home is the perfect place to experience Lent. After all, home is where we rush and rest, where we hope and worry, where we love and forgive. Lenten experiences can take place in nearly every room of the house. Here are 3 ideas to try to enrich your celebration of Lent at home:
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Family
Mealtime :
Designate one evening a week to
MIDDLE SCHOOL RICE BOWL CHALLENGE WHO: Middle School Religious Education students WHAT: 5th annual Middle School CRS Rice Bowl Challenge WHEN: Feb. 20-March 21 THE COMPETITION: 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are invited to bring in their pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, and paper bills on Religious Education nights and deposit their money in a container designated for their grade level. The money they collect will be brought up by a Middle School representative at Holy Thursday Mass on March 29th. THE REWARD: The grade level that collects the most money will be rewarded with a pizza and cookie party on April 10/11, but the real reward is helping those with the greatest need. Together we can be the hands and feet of Christ to others this Lent.
Lenten
prepare a meal together. Assign a different dish or task to each family member. Begin and end with prayer. Family Lenten Reading: Pick a night each week to read and reflect on the gospel for the upcoming weekend. The weekend readings can be found at usccb.org or in the parish bulletin. Giving to Charities: Ask each family member to find three to five high-quality, useful items that would be appreciated by those who are less fortunate. Donate the items to a favorite charity. Pray together for those who will receive them.
Reflecting on the Scriptures "Take your son Isaac, your only one, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah. There you shall offer him up as a holocaust on a height that I will point out to you." When they came to the place of which God had told him, Abraham built an altar there and arranged the wood on it. Then he reached out and took the knife to slaughter his son. But the LORD's messenger called to him from heaven, "Abraham, Abraham!" "Here I am!" he answered. "Do not lay your hand on the boy.” Saturated in a culture of “It’s all about me”, it can be a challenge to maintain the mindset and heart that I am not the center of my world. One can be tempted to pray as if everything should go my way and that God should satisfy everything on the list of wants and desires. Then if things don’t go “my way”, I blame God---and become angry and bitter. Each weekend during our prayer at Mass---we pray the Lord’s Prayer, which is rich in meaning. AND, it is a bold and challenging prayer! Challenging, because, each time it is prayed, I pray for God’s Will to come to fruition---and NOT my own. That giving over of my will in favor of and willing God’s Will is an act of surrender each time I pray it. The difference is that I either pray as if I am the center of my world (which is egocentric) or I pray knowing God is the center of my life. In reflecting on the reading of Abraham climbing the mount with his long-awaited and only son, Isaac, I am struck by Abraham willing God’s Will over his own. Abraham said “yes” when the Lord instructed him to climb the mount, another yes when he took along the knife and his son Isaac, another “yes” as he prepared the altar, and his final “YES” when he has knife in hand to sacrifice his one and only son.
Babysitting available: for ages 3-8 (Parents: free will offering to babysitters). We encourage all children, ages 9+, to join their parents for the Parish Mission.
The gift here is the unconditional “Yes” ---the many “yes-es” Abraham gave in response to the Lord. Abraham trusted God’s action and direction in his life. While the account of Abraham hiking up the mount with Isaac is about Willing the Will of God, it is also about sacrifice. Sacrifice is not about giving something up. Rather it is about giving ourselves over to God. What does that mean? I need to be available and have an open heart to what God is doing in my life. When one person gives something over as a sacrifice, like a parent does for his/her child, it is in the giving of it he himself receives something of very great value. For Abraham, it was growing closer to God, the trust even greater following that moment. His heart grew “10 times” that day in love of God. In sacrifice, the gift-giver is the primary beneficiary of the action. And so, God, who lacks for nothing, is glad to have the gift of my sacrifices, not because He gets something great from them, but because I do.
Betty, Pastoral Associate
FEBRUARY 25, 2018 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT | 5
“No Peace without Justice, no Justice without Forgiveness.”
Each month, the Human Concerns Commission will share one of the 7 Principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
Pope John Paul II
The following is the Lenten schedule for the weeks of February 25- March 19 (unless otherwise indicated) MONDAY Mass @ 8:00 am - Franciscan Courts Dare to Walk the Walk –6:00 pm Feb. 26, March 5, 19, & April 16. TUESDAY Mass @ 8:00 am- Franciscan Courts Reconciliation @ 4:30 pm Soup and Study Sound Moral Decision Making for Catholics presented by Prof. Brian Smith Noon - 1:00 pm - Good Samaritan Hall, Feb. 27, March 6, 20 Stations of the Cross 6:45 pm St. Raphael February 27, March 6 and March 20 WEDNESDAY Mass @ 8:00 am - Franciscan Courts THURSDAY Mass @ 7:15 am- St. Raphael City-wide Reconciliation 7:00 pm - March 8 at Most Blessed Sacrament (St. Peter) 2:00 pm - March 15 at St. Raphael FRIDAY Mass @ 7:15 am - St. Raphael Fish Fry Serving 4:30-7:30 PM March 2, 9, 16, 23
Solidarity We are one human family. Our responsibilities to each other cross national, racial, ethnic, economic, and ideological differences. Loving our neighbor involves all people globally. It requires us to eradicate racism and address the extreme poverty and disease plaguing so much of the world. Solidarity also includes the Scriptural call to welcome the stranger among us – including immigrants seeking work, a safe home, education for their children, and a decent life for their families. Ways in which you can live or learn more about Solidarity with one another in our area are:
Learn about FIT Oshkosh Website: fitoshkoshinc.org Learn how you can be involved. Learn about people who have cerebral palsy and how you can support them. Learn about/help families who've relocated due to a family member at the prison.
SATURDAY Mass @ 5:00 pm Parish Mission: March 11, 12, 13, 6:30 – 8:00pm* Guest Speaker: Fr. Luke Ferris * Parish Mission will start at 6:45 pm on Tuesday, March 13
February 25 NO Aftershock due to Kyrios Retreat! Prayer Request: Please pray for all the young people and adult leaders involved with the Kyrios retreat this weekend that all may strive to make Jesus the center of their lives.
Daring to Walk the Walk
Stepping Stones Stepping Stones is a support group for those grieving the loss of their loved ones. Our next gathering is: Friday, March 9 at St. Raphael Fish Fry Social gathering at 5:30 pm in room 107. Supper at 6:00 pm. Please contact Betty at 233-8044 to RSVP
Learn how to walk in Love, Sacrifice, Forgiveness, Humility, Thankfulness, Prayerfulness, and Faithfulness. Monday evenings at 6pm, February 26, March 5, 19, & April 16. Contact Betty at 233-8044 for more information. On February 26, we will learn how to walk in Forgiveness with Jeff Cavins (DVD) followed by discussion. 6 | ST. RAPHAEL PARISH · OSHKOSH
Meal includes a choice of potato (french fries, baked potato, or potato salad), coleslaw, marble rye bread, one dessert and coffee/milk. Full $14 $12 $11 $11 $15
Deep Fried Perch Batter Fried Haddock Baked Haddock Deep Fried Shrimp Combo Platter
Half $12 $9 $9
(batter fried haddock, perch, shrimp) PB & J Sandwich (w/French fries) $2 Macaroni & Cheese (w/French fries) $2
Beverages $1.00 Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Caffeine Free Diet Pepsi Sierra Mist, Mountain Dew, Aqua Fina, Lemonade
To Go orders taken from 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm Orders filled from 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm 920-233-8044 Orders will be prepared when you arrive to ensure the hottest, freshest food possible.
Join us for Lenten Soup & Study!
“Help for the Homeless”
Brian Smith will present on Sound Moral Decision-Making for Catholics.
“The supplies that were given are more than toothpaste and toilet paper; they are a sign that the community cares. Thank you.” – Thomas, Shelter Resident
Feb. 27 - How Do We Form Our Consciences Responsibly?
We are collecting NEW hygiene and cleaning items for local homeless shelters and crisis agencies through 91.9/91.5FM The Family’s 26th annual “Help for the Homeless” hygiene drive. Please place your donations in the Help for the Homeless collection box located in the Gathering Space next weekend, March 5 & 6. These items to the shelters will help them direct their limited resources to providing qualified staff, counseling, food and shelter to those they serve. We will be collecting for one weekend only!
This presentation describes what is involved in making an ethical decision about important moral issues. As Catholic Christians, when we make ethical decisions we are guided by the values in the Gospels, the teachings of the Church and our consciences. How do we go about relating these three to make a good ethical decision? Are there times when these conflict and if so how do we proceed? What is a well formed conscience as opposed to merely feeling something is ethical? What resources does the Church offer us when we have to make difficult ethical decisions?
The most requested items include laundry detergent, garbage bags, dental and hair care items, diapers & baby care, tissue, etc. Your donations will remain in this community. Thank you! More info at www.thefamily.net or 800-236-9364. OSHKOSH: ADVOCAP, Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services, Father Carr’s Place 2B, Salvation Army, Winnebago County Human Services.
Sign up boards for bringing your favorite soup and/or bread are located in the Gathering Space. Soup and Study is noon – 1pm on the days listed. You do not have to RSVP to attend! FEBRUARY 25, 2018 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT | 7
WORKING WITH THE SCRIPTURES –
“He was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white…” Mark 9:2-3 Dear Friends, This weekend we hear the Gospel reading about the Transfiguration of Jesus. Jesus leads Peter, James, and John up a mountain where they witness the amazing Transfiguration of Jesus, their teacher. Time and again, Jesus teaches and inspires His disciples, and proves through many miraculous events that He is the Son of God – which God literally tells them at the transfiguration. Teachers have the ability to inspire and motivate children. Educators in our schools and religious education programs light a fire in the hearts of our children so they might know and love Jesus. When they share the Gospel with children they are teaching them to Embrace a Life of Discipleship. Thanks in part to the Bishop’s Appeal, we have meaningful programs to teach, resources to train educators and quality curriculum. Through these programs we engage youth on their faith journey, so they too can become disciples of Christ! Please make your gift today. Contact our parish office, use the pledge card you received at home, or visit the Bishop’s Appeal website at www.catholicfoundationgb.org/give to make your gift. Thank you for your gift to the Bishop’s Appeal and for your support of St. Raphael.
It had been a mountaintop experience. The Dean had called Peg into his office and told her that she had placed first in her class and won a full merit scholarship to her first-choice university. Peg was thrilled, floating on Cloud Nine. But as she left the Dean’s office and his words started to sink in she quickly came back to earth. Her scholarship included books and tuition but her mom’s illness took most of her parents’ fixed income and she would have to find a job if she was going to furnish her dorm room, buy some new clothes for school, and pick up a used bicycle to get her around the campus. The news the Dean had given her had been beyond anything she could have hoped for and she wished she could stay with the experience, but she knew that when she got home she would find dishes in the sink and a pizza box on the counter announcing what passed for supper most evenings at her house. It had been a mountaintop experience but now she had to come back to reality. And there was no way she could ever explain to anyone how exciting it all was. Peter, James and John had a similar experience. They, too, had been to the mountaintop; and they, too, had wished they could stay. “Let us make three tents…”. Peter, the practical one, wanted to build something solid to mark the occasion. But Jesus knew better. Jesus knew that there was still work to be done in Jerusalem. And so the disciples came back down from the mountain, and “…they kept the matter to themselves.” Peg quickly realized that, like Peter, James and John, she was not meant to stay on the mountaintop. Soon she was caught up again in the world of senior end-of-year activities and the responsibilities involved in helping her dad take care of her mom. She had encountered God on the mountaintop, but that wasn’t where God lived. And that wasn’t where she lived, either. God had called her back down from the mountain. She still had much to do.
Vinal Van Benthem, ofs Got Change???
"No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of another." --Charles Dickens
Changed from a land line phone to a cell? Changed your email provider and/or address? Please NOTIFY THE PARISH OFFICE OF THE CHANGE so that we can update our records. Call (920)233-8044 or email [email protected] FEBRUARY 25, 2018 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT | 8
St. Raphael Chili Cook Off was a GREAT SUCCESS! The Chili Cook Off was a wonderful Event. Thanks to all who turned out, our judges Father Mathew, Fireman John and Jess from Pizza Ranch, our contestants, our volunteers and our patrons! Our event raised over $1500 in sales, donations, and silent auction purchases which means we can provide 4 wheelchairs and some much needed support to our Nicaraguan families and friends. Thank you to the Knights of Columbus for supporting this event and Fifth Ward Brewery for their Sponsorship. Congratulations to: Cathy O'Connel - "Sweet Heat and Lots of Meat" Samantha Hart - "Wake Up Oshkosh" Joe Theil - "Multi Pepper, but Mild" Michael Bise and Baldemer Rayes - "Thunder Road"
WINGS If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of a divorce, there is a place for you to heal and move forward. Wings Divorce Recovery, and Support Groups are small confidential groups designed to help adults deal with and heal the pain of divorce. The Women's group will meet one Friday per month from 6:00 to 7:15 pm at Emanuel UCC in Oshkosh. The Men's group meets on the last Monday of the month from 6:00 to 7:15 pm at St. Raphael Church. Please contact Tanya at [email protected] for more information or for the Women’s Group meeting dates. Bible Study & Breakfast Group Fr. Carr’s Place 2B Chapel **Second Saturday of the Month at 8:00 am The next Bible Study will be March 10. All are welcome!
Help spread the Joy of Jesus to others this Easter Share your gift of self as you and/or your family deliver flowers to our loved ones who are homebound or in nursing homes! Sign up Boards in the Gathering Space. March 12-15, March 19-20 9:00am-6:00pm Please contact Betty Schwandt with any questions. 233-8044 or [email protected]
Please pray for: Frances Hinterthuer who died on February 20.
Lead by Fr. Dave Duffeck. Reference materials and breakfast provided at no charge. You are asked to bring your own Bible. For more information, contact Al Eisma at 203-5056.
Have you lost something? Please check out the Lost and Found bin in the coat room by St. Martin Chapel.
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This week the Sanctuary Candle is burning in loving memory of
Margaret & Leonard Youngwirth.
PARISH LIFE
Mass Intentions Saturday, February 24 5:00 pm Carolyn Langlitz-Turner † Mary Conley Sunday, February 25 Second Sunday of Lent 7:30 am Don & Betty Pinter † Betty J. Lane † 9:00 am Paul Schafhauser † Patti Wild † 11:00 am Dennis Schwab † 5:00 pm Chuck Gordon † Monday, February 26 8:00 am At Franciscan Courts † Tuesday, February 27 8:00 am At Franciscan Courts † Wednesday, February 28 8:00 pm At Franciscan Courts † Thursday, March 1 7:15 am Bill Behring † Friday, March 2 7:15 am Esther Paz † Saturday, March 3 5:00 pm Shirley Hanseter † Jim Hetue Sunday, March 4 7:30 am Janice Holland † 9:00 am Carol Arent † Dennis Schwab † 11:00 am Elbert Huss Family † Sharon Jurkowski 5:00 pm For our Parishioners †
Readings for the Week of February 25, 2018 Sunday: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18, Ps 116:10, 15, 16-17, 18-19 [9], Rom 8:31b-34/Mk 9:2-10 Monday: Dn 9:4b-10, Ps 79:8, 9, 11 and 13 [cf. 103:10a], Lk 6:36-38 Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20, Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23 [23b], Mt 23:1-12 Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20, Ps 31:5-6, 14, 15-16 [17b], Mt 20:17-28 Thursday: Jer 17:5-10, Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [40:5a], Lk 16:19-31 Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a, Ps 105:16-17, 18-19, 20-21 [5a], Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20, Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12 [8a], Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 Next Sunday: Ex 20:1-17 or 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17, Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [Jn 6:68c], 1 Cor 1:22-25, Jn 2:13-25 Scrutiny: Ex 17:3-7, Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 [8], Rom 5:1-2, 5-8, Jn 4:5-42 or 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42 Liturgical Publications Inc
Thought for the day..."Don't tell God how big your storm is. Tell the storm how big your God is." Author Unknown Parish Staff Mark Lindekugel …………………………..Business Manager Karen Moehn…………………..Coordinator of Liturgy/Music Jessie Adrians ……..…….Coordinator of Religious Education Sara Erickson …...……Coordinator of Social Communication Deb Ransbottom ……………………..….Executive Secretary Howard Frank ……………………………Facilities Manager Tommy Nelson …………….…..Youth Ministry Grades 6-12 Ann Olig……………………...Religious Education Secretary Anne Glowcheski ……………….. ……Accounts Receivable Jill Eaton …………………….……..Administrative Assistant Jenifer Jensen, Dawn Prickett, Kayla Gruse ……....Religious Education Dept. Council Leaders: Ken Wolf, Norm Ruedinger ………………..Parish Trustees Scott Hoffman ……………………….Finance Council Chair Paul Trebiatowski …………………….Parish Council Chair Lourdes Academy, our Catholic School John Dinegan ……………………………………..President Amy Geffers . . . …………….Elementary School Principal Kyle Schleis . . . . ………..Middle & High School Principal 10| ST. RAPHAEL PARISH · OSHKOSH
The Bread and Wine is sponsored in loving memory of
Valerie Davenport.
Sacrament of Reconciliation on Tuesdays - We will now offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation each Tuesday from 4:30 to 5:30 pm in addition to Saturdays and Sundays from 4:00 to 4:45 pm. We encourage all to make use of the grace that comes from this sacrament.
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830 S. Westhaven Drive · Oshkosh, WI 54904 · www.raphael.org 920-233-8044 [email protected]
FEBRUARY 25, 2018 PASTORAL TEAM Rev. Tom Long ................................Pastor Rev. Matthew Rappl ........ Parochial Vicar Betty Schwandt ........... Pastoral Associate Greg Grey, John Ingala, Paul Vidmar ..................................Deacons
MASS SCHEDULE WEEKEND Saturday .........................................5:00 pm Sunday ........... 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am ........................................................5:00pm RADIO BROADCAST MASS 9:00 am every Sunday ......WOSH 1490 AM Reconciliation Saturday & Sunday ........................4:00 pm Tuesdays ................................ 4:30-5:30 pm WEEKDAY Mondays, Tuesdays Wednesdays ….8:00 am at Franciscan Courts Thursdays & Fridays ..................... 7:15 am ............................... at St. Raphael Church PARISH TELEPHONES Church Office ............................. 233-8044 Fax .............................................. 233-2360 Office Hours 8:30 am - 4:30 pm ........ (Monday - Friday) Lourdes Academy Business Office .................................................... 426-3626
This Weekend Kyrios Retreat No Aftershock Next weekend New Member Information Weekend Bread Partner Weekend Coffee/donuts after Sunday Morning Masses
DEAR PARISHIONERS During the season of Lent, we are asked to do three things: to pray, to fast, and to give alms. This directive comes from the scripture we heard on Ash Wednesday (Matthew 6:1-18) when Jesus asked us to do these three things for the sake of our own conversion, rather than to make ourselves look good. Prayer is, at its basic level, spending time with God. There are many ways to pray. We can pray on our own, and we can pray with others. Here are some possible ways to pray this Lent:
Personal Prayer - Spend some time with God, just talking to Him. That seems to be how Jesus often prayed, as He would rise early in the morning to spend time with the Father. St. Raphael Church is open during the day and evening for prayer. Spiritual reading or devotionals – The Little Black Books (purple for children) are one example, and there are many other daily devotional books. Going to a Catholic bookstore, such as On This Rock, or our own library here at the parish, would give many options for a variety of spiritual books, from classics of the saints to more contemporary authors. A daily email devotional is available from BestLentEver.com Lectio Divina is praying with scripture. Read the Gospel for each day. You can find the daily readings at usccb.org/bible/readings/ Read the Gospel slowly, and look for words or phrases that capture your attention. Be quiet for a few minutes of reflection, and then read it again. Daily Mass is offered each morning, Monday through Saturday, at 8:00 am at Franciscan Courts across from church, and at 7:15 am on Thursdays and Fridays at St. Raphael. Devotions – There are many devotions, most of which can be prayed either alone or with others. The Rosary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and the Stations of the Cross are some examples. Resources on prayer can be found on our parish website at: raphael.org/resources/prayer
Fasting is eating significantly less food than we normally would eat on a given day. While most of us are asked to fast specifically on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, fasting is a good practice for other days as well. Being hungry is both a sacrifice we can offer for a specific intention, as well as a reminder of our obligation to care for those who go without adequate food. We also talk about abstinence, which is going without something. We abstain from meat on the Fridays of Lent. We might also abstain from other things, such as going for periods of time without our smartphones, or TV, or alcohol, or sweets. Fasting and abstinence helps us to discipline our bodies, so that we are able to control those desires that are not of God. The more we practice discipline, the better we become. Athletes perhaps know this better than anyone, as they are aware of the great discipline it takes to be a good athlete. We need to work on our spiritual lives as well, and fasting and abstinence help us to do just that. Almsgiving is giving or sharing our money and other resources. The scriptures ask us to care for those most in need. God asks us to tithe, or give to God the first ten percent of what we earn. Most of us have a ways to go in this regard. We tend to give to God from what we have left after everything else has been taken care of. Instead, God asks that we give to Him first. It is not that God needs money, but that we need to learn how to give sacrificially. The collection at Mass is meant to help us with this. In addition to the parish, there are many worthy charities, some local and some worldwide. During Lent, Operation Rice Bowl is one way to grow in almsgiving. Our monthly collection for the Oshkosh Area Food Pantry is another. As we pray, fast and give alms during Lent, let us remember the purpose: to grow in our relationship with God and His Son Jesus, and to allow our faith to change the way we live our lives and care for others. Let us keep each other in prayer during these 40 days! Gratefully,
Mary, the Model Disciple
Mary is the first disciple of Jesus. She lived a life of perfect discipleship. What can we learn from her? Fr. Edward Looney will speak on Mary, the Model Disciple on Monday, April 9 at 6:30 pm. 2 | ST. RAPHAEL PARISH · OSHKOSH
The Compass newspaper of the Diocese of Green Bay is available in the Gathering Space. We have extra copies during Lent for you to take home and read, or pass on to a friend.
WHAT’S HAPPENING Saturday, February 24 7:00 8:00 4:00 5:00
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Alpha Group Fr. Carr’s Meal Prep Confessions Mass
Sunday, February 25 9:00/11:00 pm P/K Classes 12:15 pm Confirmation Class 4:00pm Confessions 5:00 pm Mass 6:00 pm NO Aftershock
Monday, February 26 6:00 6:00 6:30 6:30
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Dare to Walk the Walk Men’s Divorce Recovery Group Scouts RCIA
Tuesday, February 27 12:00 pm 3:40 pm 4:15/5:30pm 4:15/5:30 pm 4:30 pm 6:00 pm 6:45pm 6:45 pm 7:00 pm
Soup and Study CIC RE Classes First Eucharist Parent/Child Classes Confessions YM Worship Group Rehearsal Stations of the Cross NO Confirmation Class Peer Ministry
Wednesday, February 28 9:30 am Women’s Spirituality 9:30 am Mom’s Group 3:40 pm CIC 4:15/5:30/6:45 pm RE Classes 4:15/5:30 pm First Eucharist Parent/Child Classes 6:00 pm Adult Confirmation 7:45 pm NO Confirmation Class 8:00 pm High School Classes
Stewardship of Sharing Week ending 02/18/2018 Praying at Mass: Envelopes Collection Loose Collection EFT On-Line Giving Total Weekly Collections Year to date giving (actual) Year to date giving (budgeted)
$ $ $ $ $
1600 15,174 1,494 1,527 1,541 19,736
$ $
922,334 820,000
St. Raphael Bishop Appeal Update Number of donors: 108 Total amount donated: $42,400 2018 goal: $117,229 36% of goal
St. Faustina and the Divine Chaplet of Mercy On April 3, from 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm, Fr. Michael Warden will share some of St. Faustina’s spiritual journey and how the Divine Mercy image came to be, its meaning, and how to pray the Divine Chaplet of Mercy.
Thursday, March 1 7:15 am 11:30 am 5:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm
Mass SSC Group Youth Choir Adult Choir Alpha Group Men’s Choir
Friday, March 2 7:15 am 4:30 pm 5:00 pm
Mass Fish Fry (Third) Newcomer Dinner
Saturday, March 3 Bread Partner Weekend New Member Information Weekend 4:00 pm
Confessions
5:00 pm Mass Sunday, March 4 Bread Partner Weekend New Member Information Weekend Coffee & Donuts after morning Masses 12:15 pm 4:00pm 5:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm
Confirmation Class Confessions Mass Aftershock “Evicted” Book Discussion
History of the Green Bay Diocese Books The last few months there has been a display in the Gathering Space of the Anniversary Books for the Green Bay Diocese. If you would like one of these books or a hard or soft cover comic book, they are available for purchase at the reception desk this weekend. They will also be available in the parish office during regular business hours. Checks can be made out to St. Raphael Church.
SECOND WEEK OF LENT ENCOUNTER CESIA We encounter Cesia in Nicaragua, where, despite a lack of economic opportunity, young people pursue their dreams by building businesses to better their lives. How can you work to improve the lives of others this Lent? How can you support those, worldwide, who are forced to flee their homes to find safety or better opportunities? Visit crsricebowl.org for more. FEBRUARY 25, 2018 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT | 3
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION February is the Month dedicated to the Holy Family Here is What is Coming Up this month and beyond! Mar. 3/4: Bread Partner Weekend Mar. 6/7: 7th grade parent/child class March 13/14 and 21/22: Reconciliation Services for youth and families. Check faith formation schedule for details on days/times for your child. March 27/28: NO CLASS Holy Week April 3/4 NO CLASS Happy Easter! Prayerful Pennies Collection Grades 1-5 in RE are encouraged to participate in Prayerful Pennies. This collection will happen within their classroom with marked containers during the weeks of Lent. Students are asked to donate their pennies (spare change) as an alms giving to help those in our Oshkosh community, namely The Warming Shelter. Please consider this opportunity and encourage your child to participate.
Lenten Blessings ~Mrs. Jensen
Lent as a Family Given the many challenges facing today’s families, now is the perfect time and home is the perfect place to experience Lent. After all, home is where we rush and rest, where we hope and worry, where we love and forgive. Lenten experiences can take place in nearly every room of the house. Here are 3 ideas to try to enrich your celebration of Lent at home:
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Family
Mealtime :
Designate one evening a week to
MIDDLE SCHOOL RICE BOWL CHALLENGE WHO: Middle School Religious Education students WHAT: 5th annual Middle School CRS Rice Bowl Challenge WHEN: Feb. 20-March 21 THE COMPETITION: 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are invited to bring in their pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, and paper bills on Religious Education nights and deposit their money in a container designated for their grade level. The money they collect will be brought up by a Middle School representative at Holy Thursday Mass on March 29th. THE REWARD: The grade level that collects the most money will be rewarded with a pizza and cookie party on April 10/11, but the real reward is helping those with the greatest need. Together we can be the hands and feet of Christ to others this Lent.
Lenten
prepare a meal together. Assign a different dish or task to each family member. Begin and end with prayer. Family Lenten Reading: Pick a night each week to read and reflect on the gospel for the upcoming weekend. The weekend readings can be found at usccb.org or in the parish bulletin. Giving to Charities: Ask each family member to find three to five high-quality, useful items that would be appreciated by those who are less fortunate. Donate the items to a favorite charity. Pray together for those who will receive them.
Reflecting on the Scriptures "Take your son Isaac, your only one, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah. There you shall offer him up as a holocaust on a height that I will point out to you." When they came to the place of which God had told him, Abraham built an altar there and arranged the wood on it. Then he reached out and took the knife to slaughter his son. But the LORD's messenger called to him from heaven, "Abraham, Abraham!" "Here I am!" he answered. "Do not lay your hand on the boy.” Saturated in a culture of “It’s all about me”, it can be a challenge to maintain the mindset and heart that I am not the center of my world. One can be tempted to pray as if everything should go my way and that God should satisfy everything on the list of wants and desires. Then if things don’t go “my way”, I blame God---and become angry and bitter. Each weekend during our prayer at Mass---we pray the Lord’s Prayer, which is rich in meaning. AND, it is a bold and challenging prayer! Challenging, because, each time it is prayed, I pray for God’s Will to come to fruition---and NOT my own. That giving over of my will in favor of and willing God’s Will is an act of surrender each time I pray it. The difference is that I either pray as if I am the center of my world (which is egocentric) or I pray knowing God is the center of my life. In reflecting on the reading of Abraham climbing the mount with his long-awaited and only son, Isaac, I am struck by Abraham willing God’s Will over his own. Abraham said “yes” when the Lord instructed him to climb the mount, another yes when he took along the knife and his son Isaac, another “yes” as he prepared the altar, and his final “YES” when he has knife in hand to sacrifice his one and only son.
Babysitting available: for ages 3-8 (Parents: free will offering to babysitters). We encourage all children, ages 9+, to join their parents for the Parish Mission.
The gift here is the unconditional “Yes” ---the many “yes-es” Abraham gave in response to the Lord. Abraham trusted God’s action and direction in his life. While the account of Abraham hiking up the mount with Isaac is about Willing the Will of God, it is also about sacrifice. Sacrifice is not about giving something up. Rather it is about giving ourselves over to God. What does that mean? I need to be available and have an open heart to what God is doing in my life. When one person gives something over as a sacrifice, like a parent does for his/her child, it is in the giving of it he himself receives something of very great value. For Abraham, it was growing closer to God, the trust even greater following that moment. His heart grew “10 times” that day in love of God. In sacrifice, the gift-giver is the primary beneficiary of the action. And so, God, who lacks for nothing, is glad to have the gift of my sacrifices, not because He gets something great from them, but because I do.
Betty, Pastoral Associate
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“No Peace without Justice, no Justice without Forgiveness.”
Each month, the Human Concerns Commission will share one of the 7 Principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
Pope John Paul II
The following is the Lenten schedule for the weeks of February 25- March 19 (unless otherwise indicated) MONDAY Mass @ 8:00 am - Franciscan Courts Dare to Walk the Walk –6:00 pm Feb. 26, March 5, 19, & April 16. TUESDAY Mass @ 8:00 am- Franciscan Courts Reconciliation @ 4:30 pm Soup and Study Sound Moral Decision Making for Catholics presented by Prof. Brian Smith Noon - 1:00 pm - Good Samaritan Hall, Feb. 27, March 6, 20 Stations of the Cross 6:45 pm St. Raphael February 27, March 6 and March 20 WEDNESDAY Mass @ 8:00 am - Franciscan Courts THURSDAY Mass @ 7:15 am- St. Raphael City-wide Reconciliation 7:00 pm - March 8 at Most Blessed Sacrament (St. Peter) 2:00 pm - March 15 at St. Raphael FRIDAY Mass @ 7:15 am - St. Raphael Fish Fry Serving 4:30-7:30 PM March 2, 9, 16, 23
Solidarity We are one human family. Our responsibilities to each other cross national, racial, ethnic, economic, and ideological differences. Loving our neighbor involves all people globally. It requires us to eradicate racism and address the extreme poverty and disease plaguing so much of the world. Solidarity also includes the Scriptural call to welcome the stranger among us – including immigrants seeking work, a safe home, education for their children, and a decent life for their families. Ways in which you can live or learn more about Solidarity with one another in our area are:
Learn about FIT Oshkosh Website: fitoshkoshinc.org Learn how you can be involved. Learn about people who have cerebral palsy and how you can support them. Learn about/help families who've relocated due to a family member at the prison.
SATURDAY Mass @ 5:00 pm Parish Mission: March 11, 12, 13, 6:30 – 8:00pm* Guest Speaker: Fr. Luke Ferris * Parish Mission will start at 6:45 pm on Tuesday, March 13
February 25 NO Aftershock due to Kyrios Retreat! Prayer Request: Please pray for all the young people and adult leaders involved with the Kyrios retreat this weekend that all may strive to make Jesus the center of their lives.
Daring to Walk the Walk
Stepping Stones Stepping Stones is a support group for those grieving the loss of their loved ones. Our next gathering is: Friday, March 9 at St. Raphael Fish Fry Social gathering at 5:30 pm in room 107. Supper at 6:00 pm. Please contact Betty at 233-8044 to RSVP
Learn how to walk in Love, Sacrifice, Forgiveness, Humility, Thankfulness, Prayerfulness, and Faithfulness. Monday evenings at 6pm, February 26, March 5, 19, & April 16. Contact Betty at 233-8044 for more information. On February 26, we will learn how to walk in Forgiveness with Jeff Cavins (DVD) followed by discussion. 6 | ST. RAPHAEL PARISH · OSHKOSH
Meal includes a choice of potato (french fries, baked potato, or potato salad), coleslaw, marble rye bread, one dessert and coffee/milk. Full $14 $12 $11 $11 $15
Deep Fried Perch Batter Fried Haddock Baked Haddock Deep Fried Shrimp Combo Platter
Half $12 $9 $9
(batter fried haddock, perch, shrimp) PB & J Sandwich (w/French fries) $2 Macaroni & Cheese (w/French fries) $2
Beverages $1.00 Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Caffeine Free Diet Pepsi Sierra Mist, Mountain Dew, Aqua Fina, Lemonade
To Go orders taken from 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm Orders filled from 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm 920-233-8044 Orders will be prepared when you arrive to ensure the hottest, freshest food possible.
Join us for Lenten Soup & Study!
“Help for the Homeless”
Brian Smith will present on Sound Moral Decision-Making for Catholics.
“The supplies that were given are more than toothpaste and toilet paper; they are a sign that the community cares. Thank you.” – Thomas, Shelter Resident
Feb. 27 - How Do We Form Our Consciences Responsibly?
We are collecting NEW hygiene and cleaning items for local homeless shelters and crisis agencies through 91.9/91.5FM The Family’s 26th annual “Help for the Homeless” hygiene drive. Please place your donations in the Help for the Homeless collection box located in the Gathering Space next weekend, March 5 & 6. These items to the shelters will help them direct their limited resources to providing qualified staff, counseling, food and shelter to those they serve. We will be collecting for one weekend only!
This presentation describes what is involved in making an ethical decision about important moral issues. As Catholic Christians, when we make ethical decisions we are guided by the values in the Gospels, the teachings of the Church and our consciences. How do we go about relating these three to make a good ethical decision? Are there times when these conflict and if so how do we proceed? What is a well formed conscience as opposed to merely feeling something is ethical? What resources does the Church offer us when we have to make difficult ethical decisions?
The most requested items include laundry detergent, garbage bags, dental and hair care items, diapers & baby care, tissue, etc. Your donations will remain in this community. Thank you! More info at www.thefamily.net or 800-236-9364. OSHKOSH: ADVOCAP, Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services, Father Carr’s Place 2B, Salvation Army, Winnebago County Human Services.
Sign up boards for bringing your favorite soup and/or bread are located in the Gathering Space. Soup and Study is noon – 1pm on the days listed. You do not have to RSVP to attend! FEBRUARY 25, 2018 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT | 7
WORKING WITH THE SCRIPTURES –
“He was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white…” Mark 9:2-3 Dear Friends, This weekend we hear the Gospel reading about the Transfiguration of Jesus. Jesus leads Peter, James, and John up a mountain where they witness the amazing Transfiguration of Jesus, their teacher. Time and again, Jesus teaches and inspires His disciples, and proves through many miraculous events that He is the Son of God – which God literally tells them at the transfiguration. Teachers have the ability to inspire and motivate children. Educators in our schools and religious education programs light a fire in the hearts of our children so they might know and love Jesus. When they share the Gospel with children they are teaching them to Embrace a Life of Discipleship. Thanks in part to the Bishop’s Appeal, we have meaningful programs to teach, resources to train educators and quality curriculum. Through these programs we engage youth on their faith journey, so they too can become disciples of Christ! Please make your gift today. Contact our parish office, use the pledge card you received at home, or visit the Bishop’s Appeal website at www.catholicfoundationgb.org/give to make your gift. Thank you for your gift to the Bishop’s Appeal and for your support of St. Raphael.
It had been a mountaintop experience. The Dean had called Peg into his office and told her that she had placed first in her class and won a full merit scholarship to her first-choice university. Peg was thrilled, floating on Cloud Nine. But as she left the Dean’s office and his words started to sink in she quickly came back to earth. Her scholarship included books and tuition but her mom’s illness took most of her parents’ fixed income and she would have to find a job if she was going to furnish her dorm room, buy some new clothes for school, and pick up a used bicycle to get her around the campus. The news the Dean had given her had been beyond anything she could have hoped for and she wished she could stay with the experience, but she knew that when she got home she would find dishes in the sink and a pizza box on the counter announcing what passed for supper most evenings at her house. It had been a mountaintop experience but now she had to come back to reality. And there was no way she could ever explain to anyone how exciting it all was. Peter, James and John had a similar experience. They, too, had been to the mountaintop; and they, too, had wished they could stay. “Let us make three tents…”. Peter, the practical one, wanted to build something solid to mark the occasion. But Jesus knew better. Jesus knew that there was still work to be done in Jerusalem. And so the disciples came back down from the mountain, and “…they kept the matter to themselves.” Peg quickly realized that, like Peter, James and John, she was not meant to stay on the mountaintop. Soon she was caught up again in the world of senior end-of-year activities and the responsibilities involved in helping her dad take care of her mom. She had encountered God on the mountaintop, but that wasn’t where God lived. And that wasn’t where she lived, either. God had called her back down from the mountain. She still had much to do.
Vinal Van Benthem, ofs Got Change???
"No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of another." --Charles Dickens
Changed from a land line phone to a cell? Changed your email provider and/or address? Please NOTIFY THE PARISH OFFICE OF THE CHANGE so that we can update our records. Call (920)233-8044 or email [email protected] FEBRUARY 25, 2018 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT | 8
St. Raphael Chili Cook Off was a GREAT SUCCESS! The Chili Cook Off was a wonderful Event. Thanks to all who turned out, our judges Father Mathew, Fireman John and Jess from Pizza Ranch, our contestants, our volunteers and our patrons! Our event raised over $1500 in sales, donations, and silent auction purchases which means we can provide 4 wheelchairs and some much needed support to our Nicaraguan families and friends. Thank you to the Knights of Columbus for supporting this event and Fifth Ward Brewery for their Sponsorship. Congratulations to: Cathy O'Connel - "Sweet Heat and Lots of Meat" Samantha Hart - "Wake Up Oshkosh" Joe Theil - "Multi Pepper, but Mild" Michael Bise and Baldemer Rayes - "Thunder Road"
WINGS If you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of a divorce, there is a place for you to heal and move forward. Wings Divorce Recovery, and Support Groups are small confidential groups designed to help adults deal with and heal the pain of divorce. The Women's group will meet one Friday per month from 6:00 to 7:15 pm at Emanuel UCC in Oshkosh. The Men's group meets on the last Monday of the month from 6:00 to 7:15 pm at St. Raphael Church. Please contact Tanya at [email protected] for more information or for the Women’s Group meeting dates. Bible Study & Breakfast Group Fr. Carr’s Place 2B Chapel **Second Saturday of the Month at 8:00 am The next Bible Study will be March 10. All are welcome!
Help spread the Joy of Jesus to others this Easter Share your gift of self as you and/or your family deliver flowers to our loved ones who are homebound or in nursing homes! Sign up Boards in the Gathering Space. March 12-15, March 19-20 9:00am-6:00pm Please contact Betty Schwandt with any questions. 233-8044 or [email protected]
Please pray for: Frances Hinterthuer who died on February 20.
Lead by Fr. Dave Duffeck. Reference materials and breakfast provided at no charge. You are asked to bring your own Bible. For more information, contact Al Eisma at 203-5056.
Have you lost something? Please check out the Lost and Found bin in the coat room by St. Martin Chapel.
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This week the Sanctuary Candle is burning in loving memory of
Margaret & Leonard Youngwirth.
PARISH LIFE
Mass Intentions Saturday, February 24 5:00 pm Carolyn Langlitz-Turner † Mary Conley Sunday, February 25 Second Sunday of Lent 7:30 am Don & Betty Pinter † Betty J. Lane † 9:00 am Paul Schafhauser † Patti Wild † 11:00 am Dennis Schwab † 5:00 pm Chuck Gordon † Monday, February 26 8:00 am At Franciscan Courts † Tuesday, February 27 8:00 am At Franciscan Courts † Wednesday, February 28 8:00 pm At Franciscan Courts † Thursday, March 1 7:15 am Bill Behring † Friday, March 2 7:15 am Esther Paz † Saturday, March 3 5:00 pm Shirley Hanseter † Jim Hetue Sunday, March 4 7:30 am Janice Holland † 9:00 am Carol Arent † Dennis Schwab † 11:00 am Elbert Huss Family † Sharon Jurkowski 5:00 pm For our Parishioners †
Readings for the Week of February 25, 2018 Sunday: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18, Ps 116:10, 15, 16-17, 18-19 [9], Rom 8:31b-34/Mk 9:2-10 Monday: Dn 9:4b-10, Ps 79:8, 9, 11 and 13 [cf. 103:10a], Lk 6:36-38 Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20, Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23 [23b], Mt 23:1-12 Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20, Ps 31:5-6, 14, 15-16 [17b], Mt 20:17-28 Thursday: Jer 17:5-10, Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [40:5a], Lk 16:19-31 Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a, Ps 105:16-17, 18-19, 20-21 [5a], Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20, Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12 [8a], Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 Next Sunday: Ex 20:1-17 or 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17, Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [Jn 6:68c], 1 Cor 1:22-25, Jn 2:13-25 Scrutiny: Ex 17:3-7, Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 [8], Rom 5:1-2, 5-8, Jn 4:5-42 or 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42 Liturgical Publications Inc
Thought for the day..."Don't tell God how big your storm is. Tell the storm how big your God is." Author Unknown Parish Staff Mark Lindekugel …………………………..Business Manager Karen Moehn…………………..Coordinator of Liturgy/Music Jessie Adrians ……..…….Coordinator of Religious Education Sara Erickson …...……Coordinator of Social Communication Deb Ransbottom ……………………..….Executive Secretary Howard Frank ……………………………Facilities Manager Tommy Nelson …………….…..Youth Ministry Grades 6-12 Ann Olig……………………...Religious Education Secretary Anne Glowcheski ……………….. ……Accounts Receivable Jill Eaton …………………….……..Administrative Assistant Jenifer Jensen, Dawn Prickett, Kayla Gruse ……....Religious Education Dept. Council Leaders: Ken Wolf, Norm Ruedinger ………………..Parish Trustees Scott Hoffman ……………………….Finance Council Chair Paul Trebiatowski …………………….Parish Council Chair Lourdes Academy, our Catholic School John Dinegan ……………………………………..President Amy Geffers . . . …………….Elementary School Principal Kyle Schleis . . . . ………..Middle & High School Principal 10| ST. RAPHAEL PARISH · OSHKOSH
The Bread and Wine is sponsored in loving memory of
Valerie Davenport.
Sacrament of Reconciliation on Tuesdays - We will now offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation each Tuesday from 4:30 to 5:30 pm in addition to Saturdays and Sundays from 4:00 to 4:45 pm. We encourage all to make use of the grace that comes from this sacrament.
Remember our Radio Broadcast Mass
RADIO BROADCAST MASS
Our Sunday morning radio Mass is broadcast at 9 am on WOSH AM 1490.
