H OLY& F AMILY

Ss.
John Gabriel
Catholic Parish
506 N. BEAUMONT ROAD & 710 S. WACOUTA AVENUE, PRAIRIE DU CHIEN 53821
HOLY FAMILY PARISH
Website: www.prairiecatholic.org
April 2, 2017 - Fifth Sunday of Lent
Rev. James C. Weighner, Pastor
Email: [email protected] REV. JAMES C. WEIGHNER, PASTOR
Deacon Mark Grunwald
Email: [email protected] DEACON MARK GRUNWALD
St. John Nepomuc
710 S. Wacouta Ave.
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
Phone: 326-6511
Rectory Office Hours
8:00am to 4:00pm (Tuesday - Friday)
St. Gabriel Archangel
506 N. Beaumont Rd.
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
Phone: 326-2404
Rectory Office Hours
8:00am to 4:00pm (Monday - Friday)
Holy Days
Mass times to be announced.
Baptism
Please call St. Johns Rectory office.
Marriage
Please contact the parish at least 6
months prior to the wedding date.
Principal
Wade Marlow; Ph (608) 326-8624
Office Managers
Lana Gratace
Email: [email protected]
Sandy Halverson
Email: [email protected]
Dir. of Grade School Religious Ed.
Pat Prochaska: [email protected]
Parish Nursing Program
Rose Bauer, Shirley Cipra (326-8553)
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St. Gabriel Archangel St. John Nepomuc

HOME COMMUNION MINISTERS FOR APRIL 9 HOME COMMUNION MINISTERS FOR APRIL 9
Nancy DuCharme Ann Quick, Donna Steiner

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS-APRIL 8/9 EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS-APRIL 8/9

Saturday 4:00 pm Tom Steiner, Mary Kirschbaum Saturday 7:00 pm Tim Steger
Sunday 8:00 am Lucy Cornford, Becky Henry, & Jeri Sunday 10:00 am Verna Panka, Doris Krogman
Kluesner
SERVERS-APRIL 8/9 SERVERS-APRIL 8/9
Saturday 4:00 pm Paige & Max Schneider Saturday 7:00 pm Makenna Forde & Rebekah Champion
Katy Welsch & Volunteer Emma & Michael Bjurquist
Sunday 8:00 am Dominique & James Reilly Sunday 10:00 am JWalkers
Nicole Rickleff & Allison Lindner
LECTORS-APRIL 8/9 LECTORS-APRIL 8/9
Saturday 4:00 pm Jeanette Steiner Saturday 7:00 pm Pat Mulhern
Sunday 8:00 am Eric Teynor Sunday 10:00 am JWalkers

USHERS-APRIL 8/9 USHERS-APRIL 8/9

Saturday 4:00 pm Richard Steiner, Bob Ziel, Jim Welsch, Saturday 7:00 pm Tim Looney, Doug Rickleff, Dan
Gene Kirschbaum Schickert
Sunday 8:00 am Don Osterhaus, Tom Hampton, Butch Sunday 10:00 am JWalkers
Boland & Jim McGrath
SCRIP WORKERS-APRIL 8/9 SCRIP WORKERS-APRIL 8/9
Saturday 4:00 pm Barb Welsch Saturday 7:00 pm Aaron & Sarah Kramer
Sunday 8:00 am Brad & Jenni Linder Sunday 10:00 am Kalli Igou

WEEKEND MASSES: MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY REQUESTING THE MASS ARE ASKED TO BRING THE GIFTS OF
BREAD AND WINE TO THE ALTAR. PLEASE MAKE YOURSELVES KNOWN TO THE USHERS AND SIT NEAR THE
GIFTS. THANK YOU!

Tuesday, April 4 8:15 am St. Gabriels Church Joseph Hamann (Health)

Wednesday, April 5 8:15 am St. Johns Church Leona Carl
Thursday, April 6 8:15 am St. Gabriels Church Eugene Gillitzer
Friday, April 7 8:15 am St. Johns Church Ronald Senesac
Saturday, April 8 4:00 pm St. Gabriels Church For All Those Entrusted to Our Pastor
7:00 pm St. Johns Church David LaBonne
Sunday, April 9 8:00 am St. Gabriels Church Mary C. Markham
10:00 am St. Johns Church Joe & Patricia Prochaska -
50th Wedding Anniverary
ENTERING INTO HOLY WEEK 3
This week we will begin looking at our Holy Week PRAYER CORNER
celebrations. We will continue this with next weeks bulletin. God, grant healing and peace to the sick of our communities
The events of Holy Week changed the world and are, there- and those who have requested our prayers. Please pray for:
fore, the holiest days of the year. The sacred liturgies ob- Eileen Sutton, Mary Ann Heisz, Jerry Matousek, LaVern
Sutton, Janet Dickman, Peg Stoeffler, Nancy Patzner, Michael
served during this week remember and make present again
Hinrich, William Blake, John & Cheyenne Messling, Earl Nye,
the passing of Jesus from death to new lifewhat is called the
Ethel Sebastian, Tara Pellock, Margaret Konichek, Geraldine
Paschal Mystery. Palm Sunday is the first day of Holy Week,
Barr, Edith Ritchie, Scott LaBonne, Debbie Eden, Ken
which commences with the blessing of palms and the reading Fleshner, Carrie Breuer, Graham Shedivy, Mary Gillitzer, Lorna
of the Gospel. This celebration celebrates the triumphant Porvaznik, John Rink, Dale LaBonne, Dallas Valley, Mary T.
entrance of Jesus from Bethany to Jerusalem. Immediately Shedivy, Diane Fernette, Joe Ludvik, Stacey Johnson, Bernie
afterwards, the theme of triumph changes radically with the OConnell, Frank Tiller, Carl Shedivy, Rosanna Mayer, Marilyn
reading of the Passion, which He endured for love of you. Rybarczyk, Pam Waller, Jackie Cherrier, Jennifer Gilman, Sara
Preparation Days: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednes- Breuer, Rose Miller, Annabelle Stubbe, Karen Carroll, Richard
day of Holy Week are preparation days, both spiritually and Ginsterblum, Letty Oehler, Howard Gillitzer, Art & Celine
physically, for the holiest days to come later in the week. Con- Boxrucker, Nora Vickerman, Dave Bohnenkamp, Cecil Olson,
sider attending the annual Chrism Mass celebrated at St. Jo- Mary Kann, Barbara Schwant, Tyler Gillitzer, Lynette
seph the Workman Cathedral on Tuesday, April 11, begin- Reichmann, Scott Plondke, Richard Gillitzer, Gerald Stram, Joe
ning at 10:30. At this celebration, Bishop Callahan will bless Barrette, Sally Ann White, Scott Sklenar, Shirley Ambrose, Don
and distribute the three holy oils used at churches through- McFarland, Vickie Samples, Nancy Aschom, Phyllis Waller, Jack
out the year: the oil used to anoint the sick, the oil of Cate- Dahl, Sandi Herreid, Melinda Neumann, Don Ritchie, Sally
chumens used when new members are initiated into the White, Faye Tesar, Ronnie Schlueter, Dean Heintz, Norb
Church, and the Sacred Chrism used in the Sacrament of Aschom, Robert McCarty, Matilda Flansburgh, Michele Gale
Confirmation and priestly ordinations. Tiller Karr, Mary Jo Carl, Joseph Hamann, Stan Garnsworthy,
On Wednesday evening our youth group will present Janet Kahler, Judy Mezera, Roger Ekern, Owen Price, Sandra
the Live Stations. This is held at St Johns church at 7:00 in Marx, Wilbur Rupp, Kathy Leard.
If you have a special intention or loved one who is in need of
the evening. This is a scripture based presentation of the
prayers; please let us know so we can include them.
events leading up to the crucifixion of our Lord.
Holy Thursday begins the Sacred Triduum which
means three days. On this first day the Church commemo-
rates the events surrounding the Last Supper and the institu- HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
tion by Christ of the Holy Eucharist. At the Last Supper Jesus Tuesday, April 11th
was with His Apostles celebrating the Passover, the annual 10:30 am Chrism Mass at the Cathedral in LaCrosse
memorial of the mystery of the Jews escape from Egypt, and Wednesday, April 12th
the passing over of the angel of death. The Passover was an 7:00 pm Live Stations of the Cross at St. Johns
exodus, or passage, from the oppression of slavery to spiritual Thursday, April 13th
freedom. On this night before His crucifixion, Jesus com- 7:00 pm Holy Thursday Mass at St. Gabriels
manded that this Passover be celebrated in a new way as an Friday, April 14th
un-bloody representation of His sacrificial and saving death 1:30 pm Good Friday Services at St. Johns
that would take place the next day on the cross. This was (is) 8:00 pm Tenebrae Service at St. Johns
the new Passover of the Lord in which we are freed from slav- Saturday, April 15th
ery to sin and death through our cooperation with His divine 8:30 pm Holy Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Johns
life of grace received in Holy Communion. Sunday, April 16th
At the end of Mass, consecrated Hosts are carried in Easter Sunday Mass 8:00 am at St. Gabriels
procession to a side tabernacle. These Hosts will be received
Easter Sunday Mass 10:00 am at St. Johns
on Good Friday. After placing the Hosts in the tabernacle, an
atmosphere of quiet watching with the Lord begins. This
commemorates how Jesus went with His Apostles to the Gar-
den of Gethsemane, and asking them (and you) to watch and PARISH SUPPORT
pray with Him. Jesus prayed, My Father, if it is possible, let This Year Last Year
this cup [of suffering] pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I Envelopes for March 26th $5,985.00 $5,757.50
will, but as You will it. (Matthew 26:39) And being in ago- Plate for March 26th 723.84 553.64
ny He prayed more earnestly; and His sweat became like great Unit Dues 125.00 .00
drops of blood falling down upon the ground. (Luke 22:44) Total $6,833.84 $6,311.14
Following Mass, the church will be open until 10:00 PM, The second collection came to $622.96 and will be used for
giving us an opportunity to remain with Jesus in His agony Prairie Catholic School and our Religious Education Program.
over what He knew He would endure for the sins of the
world. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
4a CASH RAFFLE This Week at the Parish 4b
Holy Family Parish is offering a 2017 Cash Raffle Sunday, April 2
9:00 am Coffee & Rolls in St. Gabriels School Hall plus
with the drawing being held on Sunday, May 21st,
drawing for the Lottery Calendar & Holy Name Raffle
2017. The proceeds of the raffle will support the winners
school. The Grand prize is $7,500.00; there are two
Monday, April 3
First Prizes of $2,500.00 each and ten 2nd Place
Prizes of $250.00 each. Tickets are $10.00 each or Tuesday, April 4
11 for $100.00. Need not be present to win. 3:30 pm Mass at Prairie Maison
Tickets are available at True Value, Hartig Drug,
Wednesday, April 5
Peoples State Bank, Old National Bank, Zinkle's
5:30 pm Education Committee meeting at St. Gabriels
Piggly Wiggly, the school office, both rectories and School
at the Scrip table after the weekend Masses. 6:45 pm CCD Classes at St. Johns School
Thursday, April 6
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS will be having their annual Friday, April 7
Tootsie Roll Drive Friday, April 7 through Sunday, Adoration after the 8:15 am Mass at St. Johns with
April 9. K.C. members will be participating in the drive Benediction followed by Mass at 8:00 am on Saturday
after all Masses that weekend. Proceeds benefit the Op- Saturday, April 8
portunity Center, Badger Camp and Prairie Catholic 8:00 am Mass at St. Johns during Lent
School. Please support the K.C. Tootsie Roll Drive. Sunday, April 9 - Palm Sunday
Thanks! JWALKERS will practice Live Stations after the 10:00 am
Mass at St. Johns
Knights of Columbus are sponsoring an Easter Also after the 10:00 am Mass the Knights of Columbus
Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 9th following the are sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt at Cecil Smith Field.
Three age groups. Open to all from infant to 12 years of age
10:00 am Mass at Cecil Smith Field. 5000 eggs!
Prizes!!! 3 age groups. This is open to all from
infant to 12 years of age. THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE DONATED
TO THE DIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL. We will
continue to list the names of all who responded. We
have a few more names to add to our donor list.:
BAPTISM Nathan Mezera, Dr. Walter & Mary Boisvert, Janette
We welcome into the family of God CONNOR JAMES Nicholson, Mark & Lisa Mara, Eileen M. Hermsen, Den-
TRENTIN, son of Cody & Amanda (Looney) Trentin nis Mezera, Patrick & Tammy Nolan, Peggy Smith, Steven
through the Sacrament of Baptism. May God continue & Rebecca Henry. If you have not donated yet there is
to bless Connor James and his family. still time to do so and many thanks to all who have al-
ready donated.
THANK YOU to all who attended the Fish Fry on
March 24th. MANY THANKS to all who prepared
the food and helped in any way. The money barrel IN SYMPATHY
winners were Ginger Arms & Mick Rooney ($150.00
Please remember Theresa M. Bushnell in your
each). They both donated their winnings back to
our school. We appreciate their generosity. prayers. Her funeral was held at St. Gabriels
Church of the Holy Family Parish on Friday,
March 31st. May God grant Theresa eternal life
JWALKERS will practice Live Stations after Mass and comfort to her family.
on Sunday, April 9th at St. Johns. All JWALK-
ERS please attend. The Life Stations will be held
on Wednesday, April 12th at 7:00 pm at St. Johns EASTER FLOWER FUND
Church. All are invited to attend. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A DONATION TO THE
EASTER FLOWER FUND AT THE PARISH IN MEMORY
CONFESSIONS OF A LOVED ONE, YOU CAN DO SO BY PLACING YOUR
St. Gabriels 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm on Saturday DONATION IN A PLAIN ENVELOPE MARKED EASTER
St. Johns 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm on Saturday FLOWERS PARISH COLLECTION
AND PLACE IT IN THE
No scheduled confessions on days with weddings or funerals. OR DROP IT OFF AT ST. JOHNS RECTORY.