st. mary churchesomro & winneconne
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St. Mary Churches-Omro & Winneconne
June 20, 2021
Pastoral Leader: Sr. Pamela Biehl 920-379-1674
Priest Celebrants: Fr. Tom Long
Fr. Kevin Ripley
Sacraments/Membership To arrange for baptisms, weddings or to join call
St. Mary, Winneconne: 920-582-7712 or
St. Mary, Omro: 920-685-2258 or [email protected]
Your Name is Forever Written in the Book of Life.
Please take part in a special going away gift for Sr. Pam.
In the main entrance to the church you will find a Journaling Bible. (It is a Bible made to write thoughts on the sides of each page.) Please inscribe a word of thanks or blessing to her on any of the end pages, OR select a page in the bible where you can write your name in the margins. Each time she opens the Bible she will be reminded of the people whom she so nourished by sharing the Word of God.
The Bible will be at St. Mary Winneconne, through June 16 and at St. Mary Omro, June 17-26 in Marian Hall.
The Bible will also be available at the farewell open houses; St. Mary, Omro, Saturday, June 26 from 1:00-4:00pm & St. Mary, Winneconne, Sunday, June 27 from 1:00-4:00pm.
PASTORAL LEADER’S NOTES Dear Parishioners,
As we celebrate FATHER’S DAY this weekend let’s remember all who have
been a “father” to us in some way. For their strength and tenderness, their
courage and wisdom we say thanks.
Be sure to take time to pray this prayer with your family:
For those who have fathered us into birth,
for those we call “father” who have shown us the face of our Father in heaven,
for expectant fathers and those whose arms ache to cradle their own, for fathers who have borne the pain of losing a child,
for fathers who have laid down their life for their children:
May the one who is Father and Lord of all be their guide and their peace.
For all fathers, living or dead, those nearby or those distanced by miles,
disease, or division:
May they all be embraced and strengthened by the loving arms of God, the Father of us all.
Amen.
- Diana Macalintal
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To be honest I don’t really have time to write a bulletin article this week. WHY? Because I am trying to pack up
not one but TWO offices after 14 years of ministry. Do you know how many books and papers a Pastoral
Leader can accumulate in 14 years? A LOT to say the least!!!!!
Are you reading this wondering how I’m doing? Check out these memes and you’ll have a good idea of how
things are going this week.
But don’t worry I can hear Dory whispering in my ear
to:
Sr. Pam
Readings for the Week of June 21
Monday: Gn 12:1-9/Mt 7:1-5 Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Religious
Tuesday: Gn 13:2, 5-18/Mt 7:6, 12-14
Wednesday: Gn 15:1-12, 17-18/Mt 7:15-20 Thursday: Acts 13:22-26/Lk 1:57-66, 80 The Nativity of St. John the Baptist
Friday: Gn 17:1, 9-10, 15-22/Mt 8:1-4
Saturday: Gn 18: 1-5/Mt 8:5-17
Sunday: Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24/2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15/Mk 5:21-43
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
COMMUNITY NEWS
You Are Invited!!
Mark your calendars!!
St. Mary, Winneconne &
Omro will be having an
open house to:
Wish Sr. Pam
HAPPY RETIREMENT!
St. Mary, Omro
Saturday, June 26
1:00pm-4:00pm
St. Mary, Winneconne
Sunday, June 27
1:00pm-4:00pm
Please take 5 minutes to fill out and return your
Stewardship of Commitment. We need you!
It literally takes a village to make your parish
run. We realize that many have gotten out of
the habit of volunteering in the last year and it
was nice to have a little “free time.”
At the same time, more people are returning to
church each week, but we have less volunteers
for set up, ministries and other functions of our
parish. Please prayerfully consider how you can
make a difference in your faith community.
WINNECONNE NEWS/COMMUNITY NEWS St. Mary, Winneconne Calendar
Mon. June 21 7:30am LOW* w/ Communion 1:00pm Clean Kaudy Hall
Tues. June 22 10:00am Virtual Metanoia
Wed. June 23 7:30am LOW* w/ Communion
Thurs. June 24 2:00pm Rosary
Sat. June 26 5:30pm Confession 6:00pm Mass
Sun. June 27 8:30am Mass 1-4pm Open House—Sr. Pam Retirement/Farewell
Sat./Sun. 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
*LOW: Liturgy of the Word
Check it out!!! We are getting
down on our Bishop’s Appeal.
The Bishop has set our goal at
$37,256 and we have raised
30,635.12 so far. Can we finish off the last
32% that we need? Pray about it and lets do a
push to finish this years Bishop Appeal. Thank
you to all that have donated.
Check out the Stewardship brochures for
either parish, you may just find what you
are looking for.
What does a Sacristan do?:
Before Mass
Greet Ministers as they sign in Recruit ministers to fill vacancies Be prepared to fill in as usher, communion
minister or lector Inform Sr. Pam of unfilled ministry vacancies If you get a chance and there are no
greeters, greet people coming in for Mass
During Mass
Be aware of sound, temperature and lighting issues
If the air conditioning is on, make sure the doors get closed when Mass starts and go up to the balcony and shut of the air during the homily & after announcements
After Mass
Move tray back to sink area and help communion ministers if needed
Use the snuffer to extinguish the candles Saturday—reset tray, table, altar, ambo for
Sunday Mass, short of pouring the wine and setting out the hosts.
Make sure the air conditioning and lights are OFF throughout the building
Lock all doors
Contact Sue in Winneconne 582-7712 or Peggy in Omro 685-2258 to see how you can be part of this very special ministry.
OMRO NEWS/ COMMUNITY NEWS St. Mary, Omro Calendar
Tues. June 22 10:30am LOW *w/ Communion @ Omro Care Sat. June 26 1-4pm Open House—Sr. Pam Retirement/Farewell 3:30pm Confession 4:00pm Mass Sun. June 20 10:30am Mass
Sat./Sun. 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time *LOW: Liturgy of the Word
Jensyn Christina
Schroeder Daughter
of Derek & Cassandra
Through water and the word you have become a child of God and are sealed as Christ's own
We are hoping to finish off the last of our Bishop’s
Appeal this year. We needed $20,317 this year
and we have collected $15,345 so far. Only 22% left
to collect to make our goal! Thank you so much to
everyone who has helped us get this far.
Both St. Mary, Omro & Winneconne would love your help! Both parishes have many different opportunities where your talents could be useful. Please fill out the “Stewardship of Commitment” form or talk to anyone already involved in the ministry you are interested in.
Feliz Quinceanera to
Yarely Montoya, daughter
of Guadalupe and Ivan.
15 years ago you came into
this world to be a light to
the people around you.
Congratulations!
June 4, 2021
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, It is with a heavy heart that I again write to you regarding the topic of clergy sexual abuse. As you are likely aware, Wisconsin State Attorney General (AG), Josh Kaul issued a press release and held a press conference in early May announcing a review of past clergy sexual abuse cases. This review does not imply that there are any new allegations against active priests or deacons in the Green Bay Diocese, yet it does again open wounds for those who have suffered clergy abuse as we, the Church, walk with victims/survivors in their healing process. As the people of God, we continue to pray for those who have been affected by this abuse. For my part, I have and will continue to meet with and listen to any victim/survivor who wants to share his or her story. I am here to listen to the brave people who are willing to come forward and talk. This is one of the most heart wrenching and humbling experiences of my ministry. We can never apologize enough for the hurt that was caused through no fault of the victims/survivors. They are now and will always be a top priority for us. Over the past several decades, the diocese has implemented a variety of tools to ensure the safety of every person in our 16 counties, including background checks (42,659 as of May 2021), rigorous safe environment training and education (47,508 individuals trained through the VIRTUS program), mandatory reporting mechanisms and outreach to survivors of abuse. As part of this effort, in the fall of 2018, the diocese engaged a reputable independent investigative firm to conduct an outside review of the files of all diocesan priests and deacons dating back 112 years. Their review led to the release of our list of clergy with substantiated allegations of sexual abuse of a minor in January 2019. The Diocese continues to update this list as needed as part of our “promise to protect and heal.” It is because of our continued work, and commitment to walking with victims/survivors in their process of healing, that we, along with the other Wisconsin dioceses, are expressing concerns and skepticism regarding the legal basis for the information disclosure request which has been made by the Attorney General. The Diocese of Green Bay has already done a lot, but we will cooperate with the Attorney General in any lawful inquiry he might undertake. We will voluntarily provide, as has been our policy, access to documents and information on any living individuals against whom a new allegation is made. Any new prosecutable crimes will receive our full cooperation. With this said, there is significant doubt that the Attorney General has the legal authority to conduct this review. We have genuine concerns as well, that his inquiry is directed only at the Catholic Church. We have accepted our history and have worked vigilantly to correct the way things were handled in the past, yet we continue to face continued scrutiny. No institution in the country has done more than the Catholic Church to tackle the societal issue of sexual abuse of minors in the past 20 years. In the Diocese of Green Bay, there have only been two allegations brought forward regarding conduct alleged to have occurred within the past 30 years. And while a single allegation is one too many, I think we can be very proud of our efforts over these past several decades. Rather than revisiting files from 40, 50, or even 60 years ago, it would seem a better idea for the Attorney General to hold up the Church as a model for how to establish policies, procedures and actions that assure sexual abuse of children and vulnerable adults does not happen again. It is important to me that you have information regarding this matter as we share our response with the Attorney General. I also want to again express my sincere apologies for the difficulty this situation continues to cause. It is my pledge to continue to keep you and all the faithful apprised of developments regarding this matter. The diocese will have little to no comments for the media while this matter is under review. Please know that you will be in my prayers, especially during these coming days and I ask that you keep me in yours. I wish to emphasize that the Diocese of Green Bay remains dedicated to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. Sincerely Yours in Christ, Most Reverend David L. Ricken, DD, JCL Bishop of Green Bay
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MASS INTENTIONS
SATURDAY: June 26 4:00pm (SMO) In honor of Angela Redlin’s 15th Birthday 6:00pm (SMW) Ray Quigley SUNDAY: June 27 8:30am (SMW) For the Parishioners of St. Mary 10:30am (SMO) Carol Koss
Stewardship of Serving-Liturgical Ministry Schedule
Lectors: 4:00pm (SMO) Volunteer 6:00pm (SMW) Volunteer 8:30am (SMW) Connie Kostichka 10:30am (SMO) Kathy Hayes Ushers: 4:00pm (SMO) 2 Volunteers 6:00pm (SMW) 4 Volunteers 8:30am (SMW) Paul & Jeff Jandrin, Donna Krueger, JoAnn Winnekens 10:30am (SMO) 2 Volunteers
Sacristans: 4:00pm (SMO) Volunteer 6:00pm (SMW) Mike &Tracey Losse 8:30am (SMW) Rose Unser 10:30am (SMO) Volunteer Greeters: 4:00pm (SMO) Julie Berger, Volunteer 6:00pm (SMW) 3 Volunteers 8:30am (SMW) Jennifer & Olivia Flora, Dave Geurden 10:30am (SMO) 2 Volunteers Communion Ministers: 4:00pm (SMO) 2 Volunteers 6:00pm (SMW) Mike and Tracey Losse 8:30am (SMW) Jennifer Flora, Connie Kostichka 10:30am (SMO) 2 Volunteers
St. Mary, Omro 730 Madison Ave.
Omro WI 54963
Parish Office: 920-685-2258 Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-Noon 12:30-4:00pm Fridays: Closed Administrative Assistant: Peggy Wilms Accountant: Mary Ann Wagner Custodian: Janet Wegner Faith Formation Coordinator: Heidi Seaman Pastoral Associate: Rose Unser Pastoral Ministry Coordinator: Lyn Zahorik
St. Mary, Winneconne 210 Pleasant Dr. P.O. Box 487
Parish Office: 205 Pleasant Dr. Winn Winneconne, WI 54986-0487
Parish Office: 920-582-7712 Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:00am-Noon 12:30-5:00pm Fridays: Closed Administrative Assistant: Sue Kuhn Accountant: Mary Ann Wagner Custodian: Annemarie Birschbach Faith Formation Coordinator: Andy Krueger Pastoral Associate: Rose Unser Pastoral Ministry Coordinator: Lyn Zahorik
Mass Attendance
Winneconne Omro
Sat. 6/5 75 68
Sun. 6/6 171 76
Sat. 6/12 88 87
Sun. 6/13 132 75
Bishop Ricken’s Sunday Mass
Sunday Mass Broadcast
St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Green Bay
10:30am
WFRV Channel 5
Saturday & Sunday June 26 & 27 SMO—St. Mary, Omro SMW—St. Mary, Winneconne
