readings for the week of july 26, 2020

2 | St. Peter the Fisherman ٠ Two Rivers

A woman arrived at the Pearly Gates and, while waiting for St. Peter, she peeked through and saw a beautiful banquet table, where were seated her parents, and other friends and relatives who had died before her. They all began to cheer and say, “Welcome. We’ve been waiting for you.” When St. Peter came by, the woman said to him, “Oh, it’s so beautiful. What do I do to get in?” “You have to spell a word,” St. Peter told her. “Which word?” she asked. “Love,” he replied. The woman spelled it correctly and walked through the open gates.�� About a year later, St. Peter came to the woman and asked her to watch the Gates of Heaven for him that day. While guarding the Pearly Gates, her husband arrived. “I am so surprised to see you so soon,” the woman said. “How have you been?” “Oh, I have been doing quite well since you

died,” the husband told her. “I married the beautiful young nurse who took care of you while you were ill. And then I won the multi�state lottery so I sold that little house you and I had lived in and bought a huge mansion on the shore. My new wife and I traveled around the world. In fact, we were on vacation in Cancun and I went water�skiing today, when I fell and hit my head and here I am. What a bummer! How do I get in?” “You have to spell a word,” the woman told him. “Which word?” her husband asked. “Czechoslovakia,” came the reply.�� You can tell that’s an old joke, since that country has been Slovakia and the Czech Republic since January 1, 1993. Nonetheless, it’s still understandable while on its way to one’s present�day funny bone. In the Gospel this weekend, Jesus’s last line of advice indicates that one who is truly learned is he/she who can take the best of both the old and the new out of the storeroom. How important that truly is�for one’s own happiness and the common good. Or as Grandma used to say, “Don’t throw the (new) baby out with the (old) bath water.” Both those who cannot accept and adapt to change and those who repudiate anything that is traditional or historical are doomed to be shortsighted, thereby making themselves and everyone else miserable. Now we can get into serious arguments over what from the past should be maintained and what that is new should be embraced, but, be that as it may, to at least be open to both old and new having some merit is the beginning of wisdom.�� So let us neither cling to the past so tightly that we cannot grow nor have a total disregard for anything that is not new. For twenty centuries our Church has been both rooted in tradition and open to the direction of the Spirit, thus being a good example of the wisdom Jesus praises in the Gospel. And the Church carries a large umbrella so that people of differing cultures, philosophies, personalities, and leanings can all stand together, safe from the storms of adversity. Let us rejoice that we are part of that great community of disciples!�Summer blessings, Fr. Dave�

ReadingsfortheweekofJuly26,2020�

Sunday:�� 1 Kgs 3:5, 7�12/Ps 119:57, 72, 76�77, 127�128, 129�130 [97a]/Rom 8:28�30/Mt 13:44�52 or 13:44�46�

Monday:��Jer 13:1�11/Dt 32:18�19, 20, 21 [cf. 18a]/Mt 13:31�35�

Tuesday:��Jer 14:17�22/Ps 79:8, 9, 11 and 13 [9]/Mt 13:36�43�

Wednesday:��Jer 15:10, 16�21/Ps 34:2�3, 4�5, 6�7, 8�9, 10�11 [2]/Jn 11:19�27 or Lk 10:38�42�

Thursday:��Jer 18:1�6/Ps 146:1b�2, 3�4, 5�6ab [5a]/Mt 13:47�53�

Friday:��Jer 26:1�9/Ps 69:5, 8�10, 14 [14c]/Mt 13:54�58�

Saturday:��Jer 26:11�16, 24/Ps 69:15�16, 30�31, 33�34 [14c]/Mt 14:1�12�

Next Sunday:��Is 55:1�3/Ps 145:8�9, 15�16, 17�18 [cf. 16]/Rom 8:35, 37�39/Mt 14:13�21�

WeeklyReadings�

Pray with this Sunday’s Readings: July 26, 2020 • 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

FirstReading:�“Give your servant, therefore, an understanding heart to judge your people and to distinguish right from wrong.”�

(1 Kgs 3:9a)�

Psalm:�Lord, I love your commands. (Ps 119)�

SecondReading:�We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. (Rom 8:28)�

Gospel:�“The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a Hield, which a person Hinds and hides again, �and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that Hield.” (Mt 13:44)�

FromthedeskofFr.Dave�

Parish Support Weekend Collection - July 18/19, 2020

Adult Envelopes��$8,869.00�

Direct Deposit��$ 2,538.50�

Loose Collection��$ 300.00�

TotalCollection��$11,707.00�

TotalBudgetedWeeklyNeed��$17,000.00�

YTDBudgetedNeed��$51,000.00�

YTDActualCollection��$37,247.25�

YTDBudgetShortfall��$13,752.75�

Direct Deposit method of providing Hinancial support to our Parish Hits well into the theology of stewardship which calls us to share our time, talent and treasure in proportion to what God has given us.�

If you have any questions about this method of payment, please call Sue Herrmann at 793�4531.�

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Stewardship...A Way of Life

Bishop’s�

Appeal2020�

Thankyouso

muchforyour

incredible�

generosity!�

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Wehavemet

ourgoal!�

“SaveTimeandDonateOnline!”�Online Giving is available for parishioners with

WeShare, an easy and convenient way to save time

and support the church. Donating is simple, safe,

and completely secure. If you would like to enroll

in Online Giving, please visit spfcp.org. �

CanYouHelp?�

We are hoping to purchase an�

i�mop for our tile �looring through-out our Church. It is a rechargeable, lightweight, swivel deep�cleaning system that will assist in keeping our tile clean, dry and in good shape for years! The cost is $5,400.00.�Any donations are appreciated and will be accepted in the of�ice. �

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RosaryGarden�Summerishere!WestillhaveroominourRosaryGardenandareofferingtheopportunityforyoutohavegranitebricksengravedinmemoryoflovedoneswhohavepassed,orinhonoroffamilyandfriends.Stopintheof*icetocompleteaformforyourbrick.Weareofferingthefollowing:� �

� � � � � � 16inchx16inchfor$500.00(limitedplacement)�� 8inchx8inchfor$200.00�

� � � � � � 8inchx4inchfor$100.00�

Thursday, July 30:

� 12:00PM Eucharistic Adoration�CH�


ParishCommunityHappenings�

MassIntentions�

Monday, July 27:

� 8:00 am��Communion Service�

Tuesday, July 28:

� 8:00 am��Communion Service�

Wednesday, July 29:

� 8:00 am��†Ruth Sleger, †Tonia Conn�

Thursday, July 30:�

� 8:00 am��†Don, Marie & Alvin Sonntag�

Friday, July 31:

� 8:00 am��†Bob Blahnik�

Saturday, August 1:

� 1:00 pm��♡weddingofAlecSladky&DanaEmme�

� 4:00 pm��†Kay Bauer, LeRoy & Mildred Strauss�

Sunday, August 2:

� 8:00 am��†L & D members of the Donald Tess family�

� 10:00 am��For the Parish�

The Blessed Sacrament candle will burn this week in loving memory of LeRoy&JeanetteRemiker.�

Prayer Line �

If you wish to request prayers for someone please call Marlene at 794�7117�

or Diane at 794�7245. �

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EdwardRhein, son of Jason & Sara;�HensleyManna, daughter of Theresa;�

KyaRucinski, daughter of Nathan & Elizabeth;�AxelGrimm, son of Forrest & Brianna�

were presented to God in Baptism. �Congratulations and may God continue to bless you.�

Please let our ofHice know if you, a family member, or a friend is in need of a visit in the hospital or nursing home. With healthcare privacy laws, we are not made aware of our parishioners’ needs unless someone shares it with us.�

Contact our of"ice at 793�4531 or [email protected].�

We would like to share our support. �

Parish Liturgy

BANN I� Collin Salutz & Marissa Moczynski�

BANN II� Nicolas Schroeder & Miranda Cisler�

BANN III� Alec Sladky & Dana Emme�


Parish News

Welcome to Our Community!�Leroy&JeanmarieStahl;�

Mark&PeggyFencl�As “Ambassadors for Christ”, please extend

a warm welcome to those who have recently registered�

as new members of our parish.�


Parish News

ScripNews�

SCRIP is sold at the parish ofHice�

During regular ofHice hours.�

Visit shopwithscrip.com �

for an alternative way to buy SCRIP.�

Any questions contact Sue Herrmann,�

SPF SCRIP Coordinator, [email protected] or 920�793�4531�

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Get your grocery Scrip here, Roundys, Piggly Wiggly,

Festival, Walmart & the new Meijer store. The parish

receives 3%�4% with each card sold.�

Sales for the Week - July 12-18, 2020

Total Sales��$4,540.00�

Actual ProHit��$202.75�

PLEASE NOTE�

Rosary is postponed from now through August 20. Rosary will

resume on August 27.�


Parish News WhatIsGodAskingofYou?�

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What are you willing to give for the sake of the kingdom of God? Often, we begin a discussion like this with a sto-ry or a few leading thoughts. However, if we are to be serious about who we claim to be as Christians, there should be no beating around the bush. The question is not only important for each of us and our relationship with our God, but it should be important for the rela-tionship each of us has with the entire Body of Christ. Like any good team or family, I need you to have my back, and I need to have yours. If one of us is going to lay it on the line and be all in for our faith, then we all need to be as well.��

If only all the Christians of the world felt the same way. In some parts of the world, Christians are still being martyred for their faith. Others must worship under-ground and avoid the government�led police. Then there are those who seem to take faith for granted, and be-cause little is asked by their friends or parish, they give nothing. It is quite a contrast of situations. ��

On this day, it may seem like little is being asked of you and I by God. Is that because we aren’t being asked or because we aren’t listening? If you are counting on me and I am on you, we should Higure this out sooner than later. Of course, I suspect we actually do know the an-swer, don’t we?�

�TracyEarlWelliver,MTS�

©LPi�

Relay for Life on the Lakeshore The annual Relay for Life will take place August 1, 2020. It will be a virtual Wisconsin event. You may log on to watch it on Facebook. You may log on to #relaywi and see it. The hours marked (Lakeshore) are from this area.�9:00� � The Purple Pride Hour�

10:00� � Paint the Town Purple (Lakeshore)�

11:00� � Favorite Relay Memory Hour�

12:00� � Sharing Favorite Relay Memories �� (Lakeshore)�

1:30� � Welcome (Lakeshore)�

2:00� � Statewide opening ceremony�

3:45� � Smile Clinic (Video�Lakeshore)�

4:00� � Survivor Recognition�

4:30� � Honorary Survivor (Lakeshore)�

6:00� � Fundraising update and ACS Researcher�

7:00� � Research Video (Lakeshore)�

8:30� � Luminaria Ceremony Video�

9:30� � Fight Back Lap�

We would like to thank all of our team members and everyone that donated money to help the Hight against Cancer.�


TRUSTEES&COUNCILCHAIRS�

Joseph Schepper��Pastoral Council Chairperson�

Hartley Arsta ��Finance Council Chairperson�

Don Karman��Treasurer Trustee�

Tim Schroeder��Secretary Trustee�

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RONCALLIHIGHSCHOOL�

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2000 Mirro Drive, Manitowoc, WI 54220�

(920) 682�8801�

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ST.FRANCISOFASSISISCHOOL�

ElementarySchool:�1408 Waldo Blvd, Manitowoc, WI 54220�

(920) 683�6892�

MiddleSchool:�2109 Marshall St., Manitowoc, WI 54220�

(920) 683�6884�

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SACRAMENTS�

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Reconciliation�

Saturday: 3:00�3:30 pm. Other times by appointment.�Baptism�

For Baptism preparation and to set the Baptism date contact the of"ice, (920) 793�4531.�Marriage�

Arrangements are to be made with the Pastor six months in advance of the wedding date. Call the parish of"ice to make an appointment with the Pastor, (920) 793�4531.�AnointingoftheSick�

Contact the of"ice for all healing needs within your family.�RCIA(RiteofChristianInitiationforAdults)�

For persons seeking Baptism or Confirmation, contact the parish office for more information. (920) 793�4531.��

TOJOINOURPARISH�

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Contact the of"ice, (920) 793�4531.��

LITURGICALCELEBRATIONS�

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Saturday Mass:� 4:00 pm�

Sunday Masses:� 8:00 am, 10:00 am�

Holy Day Masses: � Holy Day 8:00 am & 6:30 pm�

Weekday Masses: � Refer to inside of bulletin.�

PARISHOFFICE�

Of�ice Phone: (920) 793�4531 • Fax: (920) 793�8067�

3201 Mishicot Rd Two Rivers, WI 54241�1502�

Monday�Thursday 8:00am�4:00pm; Friday 8:00am�Noon�

E�Mail: [email protected] • Website: www.spfcp.org�

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RECTORY�

3210 Tannery Rd • Two Rivers, WI 54241�1648 • (920) 793�1755�

PASTORALTEAM�

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Dcn. Paul Gleichner��Pastoral Leader�

��[email protected]�

Fr. Dave Pleier��Priest Celebrant�


Dcn. Tom Tomaszewski��Deacon�


Dcn. Frank Birr��Deacon�


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FAITHFORMATION�

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Dcn. Tom Tomaszewski��Director of Religious Education�


Debbie Rahn��Religious Education Assistant��[email protected]�

Kelly Scheuer��Religious Education Assistant &�

��Weekend Coordinator�


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PARISHTEAM�

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Lisa Taddy��Business Manager�


Sue Herrmann��Bookkeeper�


Sue Herrmann��Scrip Coordinator�


Cheryl Kuether��Administrative Assistant��[email protected]�

Jon LaRoche��Liturgy & Music Coordinator/RCIA�


Sheila Bialek��Pastoral Life Coordinator�


Bernie Huettl��Pastoral Assistant��[email protected]�

Ted Hacker��Janitor�


Question: �Why do Catholics light candles in church? ��

Answer:

Candles have been part of the Church’s worship from the earliest times. In the days before electricity, candles and oil lamps were the ways that people lighted buildings. Even today, we often still depend on candles during power outages, relying on their �lickering �lames to bring light into the dark.��

Like our ancestors, we also light candles on special occasions. Think about a festive family meal or a romantic dinner for two � there will often be candles on the table, special objects for a special event. We light candles on birthday cakes and carry them in processions. We also place candles at makeshift memorials that appear when there has been an accident or act of violence. In these moments, their light casts aside a different kind of darkness � the darkness of grief, fear, and death. ��

The custom of the early Christians lighting candles and lamps at the tombs of the martyrs gave way to the practice of having candles at Mass, honoring the sacredness of the celebration. ��

As Christians decorated their worship spaces with statues and icons, they would burn candles in front of sacred images and the relics of the saints, basically “shining a light” on what they held to be sacred. When pilgrims would visit these shrines, they would often bring candles to light before the image or relic. These candles came to be a symbol of the person, and their prayer and the burning these candles came to be understood as an extension and continuation of the prayer that was offered. What began as a practical way to provide light has come to be a symbol of the hopes, desires, loves, losses, fears, and faith of everyday Christians offering their prayers to God and his saints. �

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Roncalli Catholic High School

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