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Mass Schedule / Scripture Readings / Intentions/ Minist ry Par ticipants
Fifth Sunday
of Lent
March 29, 2020
*** Website: ctkspencer.net Church address: 208 S. LaSalle St
Monday - March 30, 2020 * readings * Dn 13:1-9 * Jn 8:1-11
Tuesday - March 31, 2020 * readings * Nm 21:4 -9 * Jn 8:21-30
Wednesday - April 1, 2020 * readings * Dn 3:14-20 * Jn 8:31-42
Thursday - April 2, 2020 * readings * Gn 17:3 -9 * Jn 8:51
Friday - April 3, 2020 * readings * Jer 20:10-13 * Jn 10:31-42
Friday - April 3, 2020 * Stations of the Cross * 7pm w ill be Live-streamed on Facebook!!
Saturday - April 4, 2020 * daily readings * Ez 37:21 -28 * Jn 11:45-56
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PALM SUNDAY
Sunday - April 5, 2020 * 10 a.m. Mass
Mass Intention: Deceased members of PCCW
Readings: Procession: Mt 21:1-11
First reading: Is 50:4-7
Second reading: Phil 2:6-11
Gospel: Mt 26:14 - 27:66
Blessed palms will be available to pick up at church
As members of God’s family, Christ the King Parish will
always be a welcoming community that comforts,
shares its Catholic faith, and inspires others.
To place a prayer request on the Christ the King
Prayer Chain, please call these prayer leaders:
Marcia Draeger (715-659-5182)
Kay Derks (715-659-4046)
Joan Meyer (715-384-2774)
Pease call a prayer chain leader instead of the parish office,
since they maintain the prayer list.
Christ the King Weekend Collection
Since there were No Masses offered for March 14 & 15 there is
not a current collection report.
Contributions have been received at the office, they may also be made online at:
https://diolc.org/christ-the-king-parish-spencer/
Thank you for your continued support of our parish!
From the desk of Fr. Barry:
My heart is broken over what is transpiring as of late. When I was ordained, I took my responsibilities very seriously, bringing the Sacraments to each of you is not only my responsibility but is also my passion and brings me much joy. With what has been man-dated by the State and also reiterated by Bishop Callahan, I wanted each of you to know what will transpire over the next few months and how we are responding here at Christ the King. With the closure of all schools, restaurant dining rooms, bars and gatherings of over 10 people, we have had to suspend Masses until further notice. At this point we don’t know how long that will be, but we are expecting further out than May. So here is what to expect at Christ the King in the coming months:
Our parish offices and Church will remain open unless we are mandated to close. In keeping the Church open, please use the SW entrance on Wendell. Our goal is to give each of you the time Christ so desires to spend with you. We will be cleaning/sanitizing the Church throughout the day, so we ask when you visit, please leave the kneeler down where you were so we know what area needs to be cleaned and sanitized first.
We as human beings need reflection time, that time to get motivated in what Christ is asking of us and for us. To help facilitate this I will continue posting my weekend homilies on our website (www.ctkspencer.net). As families, this is a time to draw closer in prayer and in bonding time. Praying as a family allows us all to put Christ at the center. This can be done through meal prayers, scripture readings during the week and most importantly on Sunday. Other ideas are night time prayer, saying the rosary or divine mercy chaplet, starting a devotion, or using apps on your phone to start a bible study. Prayer as a family is what will get us through this, coming out of it even stronger than before.
A note especially for our elderly parishioners, If you need help to pickup groceries or medication, please call the parish office at 715-659-4480.
Our Religious Education Program is an essential part of our youth’s lives. Deb Mlsna will be sending out via email lessons of what would have been discussed in the classes. It is our hope and prayer that you will use this material to make this a family event. We have sent this knowing that the material is important, but also will give you valuable time with one another. Partici-pating with your children shows them how important developing a relationship with our Lord is.
With all of this said, funerals are still being done at the graveside. The central aspect of our Church is her Sacraments, and I will do everything within my power to never removed them from the faithful.
During this time of uncertainty, I realize worries extend to the future. If you are able to continue your weekly tithing they can be mailed in or dropped off at the Seton Center where the parish office is currently located. Online giving may by made through https://diolc.org/christ-the-king-parish-spencer/ It is through your generous contributions that we can maintain the bills that we currently have.
Please know that each private Mass I say daily is for each of you, our community as a whole, and the country we live in. Church does not mean 4 walls, it means a community of believers bonded together by Christ himself. Putting Christ at the center of this pandemic will provide for each of us.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at the parish office or by email and may God Bless each of you and keep you safe. Blessings, with much love and respect,
Fr. Barry
Baptism Expectant parents are required to participate in
parish baptism preparation program. Please contact parish of-
fice for details on baptismal instruction and to let parish secre-
tary know of this blessed event happening @ 715-659-4480
Marriage Arrangements must be made at least six months in
advance by contacting the pastor.
Anointing of the Sick is currently not available
Confession This sacrament is currently not available
Please bring back to church your palms from last year
and place in back of church in boxed labeled for them or you
can burn them, yourself, in a safe manner. They are not to
be thrown out in your regular garbage, because they are
“blessed” .
Ministry Participants: The ministry schedule will be
worked on for May / June / July / August of 2020 .
Please let parish office know if you will stepping down from
your ministry position so the next ministry schedule can be
adjusted properly.
Deadline: Tuesday – April 14 @ 3 p.m.
** There is a need of participants in the ministries of
lector / servers/ crucifix bearers / (ushers for 4pm
Mass). P lease consider using your time and talent to
help out at these masses. If you have any questions about a
particular ministry do not hesitate to ask Father Barry or
Deacon Jeff Austin or one of the ministry participants who are
in that particular ministry that you have a interest in. If you
would like to be a Minister of Holy Communion please talk to
Father Barry as there is certain protocol for this ministry.
Fish Fry @ St. Patrick’s Catholic Parish in Halder on Fridays during ”Lent” starting Feb. 28 thru April 10. Serving deep-fried or baked addock and shrimp from 4 pm until 8 pm. All meals include french fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, rye bread, and dessert. Address: 136058 Halder Dr. in Mosinee. Carry outs available by calling 715-693-2765 : Cash or checks only accepted.
Mfld. Deanery * Lenten Penance Services * The following dates and times have been set for penance services. There will be 5 or 6 priests available to hear confessions.
Our Lady of Peace / Mfld. * Sunday-March 29 @ 3pm St. John / Mfld. * Thursday-April 2 @ 6 pm
“Marathon of Mercy * 12 hours of Adoration and Confessions on Friday-April 3rd, 2020 starting at 8 am on Friday, April 3rd Mass @ 8:30am after mass confessions & Adoration until 9pm at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church at 112 E. 11th St. in Mfld. Priests from the Mfld. Deanery will be available to hear Confessions. Please come and heal your soul in preparation for Jesus coming again ! Fridays during Lent : Shrimp & Beer-battered Fish Fry
@ St. Mary’s Catholic Parish in Auburndale on March 27 and April 10 (Good Friday) Serving 4:30 pm thru 7:30 pm. Celebrating our 45th Yr. of serving Central Wisconsin * Public is cordially invited * Carry-outs call 715-652-2747 * Baked fish also available
Famous Fish Boil and Fish Fry * Friday* April 3 * serving from 4:30 pm until 8:30 pm at Colby Lions Shelter * Open to the public * Carry-outs by drive-thru from 4:30 pm- 6:30 pm
New York Times Bestselling Author: Matthew Kelly will be speaking at Saint Bronislava Catholic Church * 3200 Plover Road in Plover, WI on November 5th from 7 pm until 8:30 pm not Tickets are going quickly for this event even though it is not until November and can be gotten by going to: DynamicCatholic.com/Plover or by calling (859)980-7900 * Theme: Amazing Possibilities The world sees who you are. God Sees who you still can be. Do not pass this opportunity to hear Matthew Kelly!!! Get your tickets, soon!
Confession times at Christ the King:
Private confessions will be heard by Fr. Barry:
Saturday, March 28 from 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Saturday, April 4 from 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Tuesday, April 7 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Wednesday, April 8 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Thursday, April 9 from 7:00pm - 7:45 pm
Friday, April 10 from 2:00pm - 3:00pm
** Additional times will be added, please watch the webpage and bulletin for updates **
Christ the King Men and Boys “Drawing” winners are:
4 pm mass * Men: Larry Schultz and David Eckes
Boy: Samuel Eckes
8 am mass * Men: Kent Johnson and Denny Rollins
Boy: Joel Becker
10 am mass * Men: Kenny Williams and Richard Bruss
Boys: Axel Wolf, Nick Wojcik and Gabriel Wojcik
This drawing was sponsored by the Parish Council of
Catholic Women and the response to this “1st time
event” was good, in that the men and boys of the parish
signed up to have their names chosen for the gifts that were
chosen for each recipient. There are plans to have this
drawing again next year.
Wear blue on First Friday - April 3, 2020, to show your support for victims/survivors of abuse. Schedule a time during the month of April to say a Rosary for victims/survivors of abuse. Create a “blue ribbon tree” at your par-ish, school, or home encouraging children and adults to tie a blue ribbon around a specific tree in honor of child abuse prevention. As you tie your ribbon on the tree, say a prayer for those that have been abused.
Do you need help?
Parishioners, especially our elderly parishioners, if you are having difficulty picking up groceries or medications, please contact the parish office. We can help! 715-659-4480
First Friday Adoration on April 3, 2020 has been
cancelled. We are so sorry for any disappointment.
Have you been receiving our emails? A parish email
group has been recently created. If you have email but
have not received our messages, please check your spam folder, if the emails are not present, please contact the
parish office to update your information so that it includes
your email address. You will be added to the parish email
group at that time. Or send Deb Mlsna an email and she
can add you - her address is [email protected]
Youth & Evangelization Ministry News
Religious Education
Youth Minister:
David Alcott
St. John the Baptist:
715-384-3252 ext. #6
D.R.E
Mrs. Deb Mlsna
Religious Education classes and Sunday School classes have been cancelled in accordance with the
mandates issued due to the Coronovirus. Please check out the Religious Education section on the web for
updates and activities.
First Holy Communion, scheduled for April 26, has been postponed. The new date will be announced as
soon as we are able to set one.
Andrea Jackson, our Evangelical Catholic training consultant will give a practical
workshop on prayer called "The One Thing" on March 24th, 2020. 6:30-8pm at
St. John the Baptist Parish of Marshfield. Childcare will be provided and
refreshments will follow. Please contact David Alcott by March 18th to sign up for
childcare. All are encouraged to attend this special event!
Adventure Camp June 21st-26th, 2020 An informational meeting was held on 3/11/20, please Mr. Alcott to
sign up as openings are still available and camp is still scheduled at this time.
Adventure Camp offers rock climbing, rappelling, canoeing, mountain bike riding, a ropes course, adventure
trails, hiking, music, adoration, Mass, confession, and reflection on God’s marvelous creation. The cost is $380
for students currently in grades 6 to 12. The cost for chaperones is a free-will donation. A non-refundable $100
deposit is due by March 31st. Balance is due June 5th. A submitted deposit reserves your spot, 45 student
spots available, 7 chaperones needed. Please contact David Alcott at [email protected] or visit
http://www.stjohnsmarshfield.org/adventure-camp.html
Act of Spiritual Communion
I believe that You are present in the Most Holy
Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire
to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You
sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my
heart. I embrace You as if You were already there
and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to
be separated from You.
Amen.
ANNOUCEMENTS
Christ the King Staff:
Fr. Barry Saylor: Parochial Administrator
Judy A. Drechsler : Parish Secretary
Bonnie Jakel : Sacristan * Gary Niziolek : Part-time Maintenance
Parish Office is at 105 E. Wendell Street * Seton Center * Room # 5
Parish office hours are:
Monday - Office is CLOSED * Tuesday * Wednesday - Thursday 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Friday - 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
*** Pray daily for vocations to the priesthood, religious life, and sacramental marriage ***
Please note that if you or your loved one who is a member of this parish is admitted to the hospital you will not be
asked which parish you are a member. Consequently, if your loved one is in a nursing home or moved from one home
to another we may lose touch with them. Knowing where they are assures them the opportunity to be anointed when necessary.
Please call the parish office at 715-659-4480 Ext. 0 with this information as to if someone in your family is in the hospital or nursing
home, so that we can keep in contact with them. Also if you have changed from a land-line to cell phone number or have a
address change, please let parish office, know this. Thank you.
2019/2020 DIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL: !! Our goal is $36,575.00. To date we are at a balance of $5,790.00 to
make our goal. 152 donors have pledged or given to the appeal. If at this time you are able to help with
prayer only, please send your pledge card to the Diocese in noting that . Without prayer, this would be
impossible to making our goal. * No change in donors, this w eek * Please note after Christ the K ing
Catholic Parish has made their goal of $36,575.00 for the 2019/2020 Appeal, contributions made beyond the goal
amount , is a plus for us, as those contributions come back to your parish. Your support is greatly
appreciated and God’s blessings to those who have given and those who will being doing so.
Pope St. John Paul II Adoration Chapel *Pope John Paul II - "I encourage Christians to visit Jesus present in The Blessed Sacrament, for we are all called to abide in the presence of God." Saturday * 8 - 9 am and Sunday * 5 - 6 am are available for someone to spend precious time with Jesus! P lease call Deacon Ray at 715-207-6085 or Jean at 715-503-0118 if you would like to adore at one of these hours or if you need more info.
Discerning a Vocation to the Permanent Diaconate?
If you are a man between 30 and 60 years of age and think God may be calling you to be a permanent deacon, there will be a Diaconate Discernment Retreat on Saturday, April 4, 2020. The first step is to contact Deacon Kevin Ray, Director of the Office for the Diaconate. Email [email protected], or call 608.791.2665.
DIOCESE OF LA CROSSE GUIDELINES FOR REPORTING INSTANCES OF CHILD ABUSE
The Diocese of La Crosse, through its policies and procedures, seeks to provide a prompt, appropriate and compassionate response to reporters of sexual abuse of a child by any diocesan agent (bishop, priest, deacon, employee, religious, vendor or volunteer). Anyone wishing to make a report of an allegation of sexual abuse should send that report to Mrs. Karen Becker, Complaint Intake Agent, at the Diocese of La Crosse, P.O. Box 4004, La Crosse, WI 54602-4004. Alternatively, you can contact Mrs. Becker at 608.791.0179 or [email protected]. The reporting form is available through the Diocese of La Crosse Office of Safe Environment or on the diocesan web-site at: diolc.org/safe-environment/reporting. Individuals are also encouraged to take their reports directly to civil authorities. Copies of the diocesan policy are available through your local parish and on the diocesan website. If you have any questions about the Diocese of La Crosse and the implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, please contact Teresa Brown, Diocese of La Crosse, at 608.791.2679; or [email protected].
Wear blue on First Friday - April 3, 2020, to show your support for victims/ survivors of abuse. Schedule a time during the month of April to say a Rosary for victims/survivors of abuse. Create a “blue ribbon tree” at your parish, school, or home encouraging children and adults to tie a blue ribbon around a specific tree in honor of child abuse prevention. As you tie your ribbon on the tree, say a prayer for those that have been abused.
A response to porn addiction: STRIVE A new anonymous on -line program is being offered for those who struggle with an addiction to pornography. This program is gaining endorsement from Catholic leaders across the country because in less than a year, it has already helped tens of thousands. Learn more at cardinalstudios.org/strive