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MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT PARISH

May 5 & 6, 2018 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

First Holy Communion Rev. P. Pastors, Pastor Christian Edward Baumann Christian Edward Baumann WEEKEND MASSES

St. Peter Worship Site William Bird 435 High Avenue Saturday 4:00 PM Ayden Christopher Clark Sunday 9:00 AM

St. Mary Worship Site Samantha Rose Clark 605 Merritt Avenue Samantha Rose Clark Sunday 7:30 AM & Ryden Robert Jezwinski

RECONCILIATION

Zita Francesca Loiacono 5:506:20 PM Tuesday, SP Site 6:30 AM Friday, SM Site 10:00 AM First Friday, SM Site Mattalin Elizabeth Maxwell 7:057:30 AM Saturday, SP Site 2:453:30 PM Saturday, SP Site Grace Elizabeth Mueller

DAILY MASSES Elizabeth Ann Olson St. Peter Worship Site Tuesday 6:30 PM Mariah Grace Pearson Thursday, 7:30 AM Saturday, 8:00 AM

First Friday, 12:10 PM Elizabeth Lucille Peterson St. Mary Worship Site Monday, 7:00 AM (*LWC) Savannah Marie Rust Tuesday, 7:00 AM (*LWC) Wednesday, 7:00 AM Friday, 7:00 AM Seager *LWC (Liturgy of the Word with Communion)

Our Lourdes Academy Elementary School Masses Claire Elaine Stueber are held Thursdays at 9:00 AM at St. Vincent Church, 1225 Oregon St. (September May) Edward Troiber

435 High Avenue, 605 Merritt Avenue, Oshkosh, WI 54901, 920-231-9782 WWW.MBSOSHKOSH.COM

2 LIVING THE , ENCOUNTERING IN THE EUCHARIST, BRINGING OTHERS TO CCHRIST.HRIST. Vol. 11, No. 43

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES Welcome to Most Blessed Sacrament Parish! LOCATED AT 435 HIGH AVENUE Whether you are a firsttime visitor or a longtime resident searching Monday Thursday: 8:00 AM 4:30 PM for a welcoming faith community, we have much to offer. Friday: 8:00 AM 2:00 PM (Dial 9202319782 for afterhours emergencies and Whatever your life situation, we provide opportunities for you to our answering service will direct your call) grow spiritually and to engage in social, educational and community

service projects. FIND US ON FACEBOOK Most Blessed Sacrament, Oshkosh, WI If you have any questions or would like more information on what PASTORAL TEAM Most Blessed Sacrament Parish has to offer, please contact Deacon Father Jerry Pastors, Pastor Rick Hocking at [email protected] or 9202319782. Rick Hocking, Deacon, Parish Administrator [email protected] In the event you are unable to attend Mass at Most Blessed Peter Cheskie, Deacon Sacrament, please consider visiting one of our other Oshkosh Area Lyn Zahorik, Pastoral Associate Catholic parishes. [email protected]

EVANGELIZATION & DISCIPLESHIP ST. JUDE THE APOSTLE Shannon Ausloos, Director Saturday - 4:30 PM (Oregon Street) [email protected] Sunday - 7:30 AM (Knapp Street) JoAnne Brown, Assistant Rel. Ed. Coordinator 9:30 AM (Oregon Street), 11:00 AM (Knapp Street) [email protected] Monday & Tuesday - 7:30 AM (Oregon Street) SERV (Special Education) Wednesday & Friday - 7:30 AM (Knapp Street) Tom Mentele, Director 4265682 Reconciliation - 3:30 PM Saturday (Oregon St.) SUPPORT STAFF

Angela Gajewski, Finance Administrator ST. THE [email protected] Mass - Saturday, 5:00 PM, Laurie Pollack, Pastoral Administrative Assistant Sunday, 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM [email protected] Reconciliation - Saturday and Sunday, 4:00 PM Doug Hirte, Director of Maintenance Marshall Potter, Director of Music ST. MARY - WINNECONNE - April September PARISH COMMITTEES Saturday - 6:00 PM, Sunday - 8:30 AM Parish Pastoral Council Toni Cheskie, Chair Reconciliation - Saturday 5:30 PM Finance Council Tracey Domiter, Chair Faith Formation Committee Peg Larson, Chair ST. MARY - OMRO Human Concerns Cathy Fraunfelder, Chair April - September Parish Life Lisa Davis, Chair Saturday - 4:00 PM, Sunday,10:30 AM Parish Trustees Dave VanSpankeren, John Dorcey Reconciliation - Saturday 3:30 PM Spanish Mass - 1st Sunday at 1:00 PM LOURDES ACADEMY 4263626 rd Bilingual Mass – 3 Saturday at 4:00 PM (April -September) OSHKOSH CATHOLIC CEMETERIES 00 PM (October -March) Administrator Randy Wertz 2163268 PARISH OUTREACH: If you or a family [email protected] member have recently been hospitalized, or if someone’s living situation has changed, please WHERE IS FR. JERRY??? remember to contact the parish office so the person Fr. Jerry is happy you were able to join us this may receive the Sacrament of Anointing, the Holy weekend at Most Blessed Sacrament. If you Eucharist, and a visit from Fr. Jerry or Lyn, our would like to set up a time to meet him personally, Pastoral Associate. please call Laurie at the Parish Office at 2319782 If you or your family member is in need of a listening presence or to arrange an appointment. And just to have some fun, Fr. spiritual companionship, a Care Minister can also help to provide Jerry will be hiding somewhere in this bulletin every week. that comforting measure. Please call Laurie at the parish office at See if you can find him, or who can find him first! 231 -9782.

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LITURGICAL WORSHIP & PRAYER SCHEDULE MASS INTENTIONS: Our book of Mass Intentions for July, August and September is now open. The volume of MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY, MAY 5 requests for Mass Intentions has grown FOR THE LIVING thru significantly since the inception of our & THE DECEASED SUNDAY, MAY 13 parish. For that reason, it has become necessary to put some guidelines in place. *SATURDAY, MAY 5 & SUNDAY, MAY 6 +Joan Francis, +Donna Eberhardy, +Joe & Katie Salm Family, The We must limit intentions to one weekend People of Most Blessed Sacrament Parish Community Holy Sacrifice of Mass and two weekday Masses per quarter. the Mass The stipend for a Mass Intention is $10. MONDAY 6:30A Morning Rosary (SM) 7:00A LWC (SM) If you do desire a specific date that we are not able to

TUESDAY 6:30A Morning Rosary (SM) honor, our retired and mission priests are able to accept 7:00A LWC (SM) your intentions through the Leo Benevolent Association 5: Divine Mercy Chaplet/Evening Rosary (SP) and offer them at the Masses they pray. This can be 5:50P Confession (SP) arranged through our parish office. 6:30P +Don Wohlt (Mass SP)

WEDNESDAY 6:30A Morning Rosary (SM) BREAD AND WINE: If you are interested in sponsoring 7:00A Anna Jelleberg (Mass SM) the Bread and Wine for a given weekend, please contact the 10: LWC (Evergreen Manor) Parish Office at 231 -9782. The stipend is $30 for Bread 10: LWC (Edenbrook Senior Care) and Wine.

THURSDAY 6:55A Morning Rosary (SP) 7:30A +Magdalena Ryan (Mass SP)

FRIDAY 6: Confession (SM) DIVINE MERCY 6: Morning Rosary (SM) ADORATION CHAPEL 7:00A +Tom & Judy Kuble (Mass SM) OF OSHKOSH SATURDAY 7:05A Confession (SP) 8:00A & Sally Coleman Family (Mass SP) Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed 2:45P Confession (SP) Sacrament is held at the Divine Mercy 3:00P Divine Mercy Chaplet/Rosary (SP) Adoration Chapel of Oshkosh located 4:00P *(Mass SP) at Most Blessed Sacrament’s St. Mary

SUNDAY 7:30A *(Mass SM) Worship Site, 605 Merritt Avenue, 9:00A *(Mass SP) Oshkosh. The chapel is open 24 hours 10:45A *(Mass SM) a day, seven days a week. For more information and key code 3: Divine Mercy Chaplet/Rosary (SM) - - access, please contact Kathie Reed at 920 539 6871 or *SATURDAY, MAY 12 & SUNDAY, MAY 13 [email protected] or Deacon Rick Hocking +Marian & Harland Gumz, +Helen Rolph & +Joyce Loker, +Janice at [email protected] . Holland, The People of Most Blessed Sacrament Parish Community

All weekend Mass intentions are read at all Weekend Masses +Deceased LOCAL PARISH HOLY HOURS HOLY FATHER’S INTENTION FOR MAY . THE MISSION OF THE LAITY: That the lay faithful may fulfil their Most Blessed Sacrament Parish specific mission by responding with creativity to the challenges that St. Peter site - 435 High Avenue, Oshkosh face the world today. 6:00 PM First Friday of each month

For the ’s urgent prayer requests please visit St. Jude the Apostle Parish www.apostleshipofprayer.org/2018-intentions - Sacred Heart site 519 Knapp Street, Oshkosh 6:00 PM - Second Wednesday of each month

The bread and wine for this weekend’s Liturgies have been donated by Shirley Schmiedel St. Raphael the Archangel Parish

in loving memory of 830 S. Westhaven Drive, Oshkosh GENE SCHMIEDEL. 4:15 -6:15 PM - First Tuesday day of each month with Reconciliation offered from 4:15 -6:00 PM

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SIXTH WEEK OF EASTER WEDNESDAY, May 9 Easter Weekday

Acts 17:15, 22—18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14; MONDAY, May 7 Easter Weekday Jn 16:12-15 Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b; FIRST READING: Today we find Paul in Athens. His speech Jn 15:26—16:4a at the Areopagus addresses the Athenians in a way they FIRST READING: Imagine the scene. Paul had found a will understand. Paul affirms their religiosity, but then place of prayer outside the city gate of Philippi along the moves from that to proclaim the one God who created the river. A beautiful spot he had found, not only for prayer, world and is Lord of heaven and earth. This God forgives but to engage in holy conversation. The conversation he times of ignorance and infidelity. Without using the name had was with a woman named Lydia. Lydia listened to Jesus , Paul proclaims, this God has selected a man Paul's message of Good News and she, along with her who he raised from the dead. Paul's talk of the Resurrection household, became believers and were baptized. She invites of the dead intrigued some of the Athenians, while others Paul and his companions into her home, a sign of her mocked him, and other became believers. We are among hospitality in the Lord. the believers and those who continue to want to hear more GOSPEL: The coming of the Advocate does not take away about the Resurrection of the dead. Paul's message is the the disciples’ responsibility to testify to Jesus. Though Easter message! Jesus states it as a reality that the journey for the disciples GOSPEL: Jesus continues to speak with his disciples. He will get difficult, he also exhorts them to remain committed informs the disciples that even though he has more to tell to their mission. Even when the disciples' hour comes, and them, he will not say more because he recognizes they they might face death, Jesus wants them to remember what cannot handle what he might say. Jesus reminds the he has told them: they know and believe in Jesus and the disciples that he will not abandon them. The Spirit, Jesus Father. The two are one, and their care and love for the says, will lead them to the truth. The disciples will share in disciples will endure forever. what belongs to Jesus and the Father.

TUESDAY, May 8 Easter Weekday Thursday Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Damien de Veuster, Priest FIRST READING: After the Baptism of Lydia and her Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4; Jn 16:16-20 household, Paul exorcises an evil spirit from a slave girl FIRST READING: From Athens, Paul journeys to Corinth working as an oracle. Her owners were upset with Paul's where he meets Aquila who shares Paul's tent making trade. miraculous deed because they profited from the girl and the The passage tells us the Paul stayed with Aquila, and on the spirit of the Python serpent within her. Thus, they chose to Sabbath days, he held forums in the synagogue with both drag Paul and into the public square where the crowd and Greeks. We do not know from this passage if attacks them. Today's First Reading picks up at this point. Aquila became a believer, but what we do know if some The magistrates imprisoned the two, but while Paul and Jews opposed Paul's preaching that Jesus was the Christ. Silas prayed and sang to God, a severe earthquake occurred Paul decides to move forward by taking his message to the and the doors of the jail opened. Paul and Silas were freed Gentiles. Ironically, the reading ends by noting the Crispus, by the power of God and free in the Lord. The freedom they a synagogue official, and his household became believers experienced is the freedom they offer to others through the and were baptized. Gospel they preach. The jailor and his household GOSPEL: Again Jesus reminds the disciples that shortly recognized this as they believed in the Lord Jesus and were they will not see him. Yet all is not lost, as he also lets them baptized. Unlikely converts, perhaps, but God's salvation know that after a brief time, they will see him again. The knows no bounds. disciples question Jesus' words. They want to know more GOSPEL: Letting a loved one go is difficult. Jesus sees the about what the "little time" means. Jesus can tell exactly grief in his disciples after he informed them that he must what the disciples are discussing, and so he responds by leave and return to the Father. In today's Gospel, Jesus solemnly teaching them that their sorrow will turn to joy. explains to the disciples that it is indeed better that he go so Would that the world know this joy so that its initial joy the Advocate might come. Jesus also conveys a word of while the disciples grieve would last. warning to the disciples about the world. The Advocate, he FRIDAY, May 11 advises them, will judge harshly against those who do not believe and have condemned the Father who reigns over Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Jn 16:20-23 heaven and earth. FIRST READING: After receiving a vision that God will

5 protect him in Corinth, Paul settles there. His preaching SECOND READING: The One who ascended into heaven is incites some Jews to rise up against him, but Gallia, the also the One who descended to earth. One with us in all things proconsul of Achaia, will have nothing to do with resolving but sin, Christ is the One who came down to earth and returned doctrinal disputes. His authority only extends to Roman to the Father. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is the one who law. Those who had risen up against Paul seize , a gives us the a gifts to preserve the unity of the one Church, the synagogue official, and beat him. Despite the conflicts and Body of Christ. The seven unity statements that open the persecution, Paul remains in Corinth for a long time, and reading remind us of how strong the bond of faith is among then bids farewell to continue his mission in . those who believe. We are united in the one Lord who now has GOSPEL: The Gospel reading today begins with a repetition returned to his Father. of the verse with which yesterday's Gospel ended. Jesus GOSPEL: The is today’s Gospel reading. uses the event of woman giving birth to a child to explain to With the mere command “Go,” Jesus sends his disciples into the disciples the shift they will experience in their emotions the world to proclaim the gospel. Their commission is ours from sorrow to joy as Jesus departs and then returns. When today by virtue of our Baptism. The Lord worked wondrous a woman gives birth to a child, the anguish of labor gives signs through them as they spread his Word. On this way to the joy of seeing and holding the child she has Solemnity, may we look around and see the amazing signs the brought into the world. The disciples' sadness will shift to Lord continues to work through those who witness to him pure delight when they see their Lord again. throughout the world in the twenty first century.

SATURDAY, May 12 Nereus and Achilleus, ; Saint Pancras, Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-9, 10; Jn 16:23b-28 FIRST READING: Paul traveled from Cenchreae to Ephesus, and from Ephesus to Caesarea, and then on to Antioch. Today's First Reading finds him departing Antioch for the Galatian country and Phrygia. The rest of the reading focuses on the work of , a Jew whose homeland was Alexandria. Apollos proclaimed God's Word in the synagogue at Ephesus, but as the reading mentions, TODAY’S SOLEMNITY: The distinct celebration of the advised him on how to be more Ascension of the Lord was unknown in the first three and a precise. From Ephesus, Apollos went on mission to Achaia, half centuries. The chronology of dating the Ascension to where he, like Paul, taught that Jesus is the Christ. forty days after Easter exists only in the . GOSPEL: Like yesterday, today's Gospel reading begins In the Gospel according to Luke, the Ascension appears to with a repetition of the concluding verse from the previous have taken place much earlier, even on Easter Day. The day's Gospel. Jesus' words to the disciples are simple, yet original ending to Mark’s account of the Gospel did not profound. Ask anything of the Father in Jesus' name, he include the Ascension at all, and it can only be inferred from tells them, and you will receive it. The Father will honor Matthew’s conclusion. When fourth -century Egeria mentions the disciples' request for he loves them deeply, just as they a celebration forty days after Easter in Bethlehem, it may love his only -begotten Son, Jesus. Soon Jesus will tell his have been for the Holy Innocents. But by the fifth century disciples and us more clearly about the Father. the observance seems to be universally accepted.

SUNDAY, May 13 SOLEMNITY SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9; Eph 1:17-23 or “MYPARISH” MOBILE APP Eph 4:1-13 or 4:1-7, 11-13; Mk 16:15-20 FIRST READING: The opening of the Acts of the Apostles is Are you staying in touch with your today's First Reading. The introduction to this book parish? It’s so easy! Just download connects it to Luke's first volume, his narrative of the MyParish App by texting “App” to Gospel, noting that his Gospel account described what 88202. Follow the link in the text you Jesus taught and did, his post Resurrection appearances, up received. After installation open the app to his Ascension. Now Jesus tells his disciples they will and search for Most Blessed Sacrament Parish. Create your receive the and they are to go forth as Jesus’ account and login to receive up -to -date messages from witnesses to the far reaches of the earth. Jesus ascends to Most Blessed Sacrament and join the groups you are part the Father, but the Apostles are left staring at the sky until of to be included in discussions and announcements. It’s two men in white garments inform them of more Good that easy! News: Jesus will return in glory!

From the Pastor’s Desk... Parish News from Our Deacon… 6

This weekend our second graders will First Communion Congratulations!!! receive the Eucharist for the first time. To our fifteen boys and girls who are I invite you to pray for them as they receiving First Holy Communion this weekend, the community of Most join us at the table of the Lord. I also Blessed Sacrament gives thanks and invite you to support them by seeking praise and raises you up in prayer. out opportunities to grow in your love Thank you for being open to receiving for the Eucharist. In our love for the Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. Jesus said Eucharist we discover God’s love for he will be with us until the end of time and the he is truly us, our love for God and our love for with us in this sacrament. Please be sure to ask your parents one another. As Most Blessed Sacrament Parish, may we to bring you to Mass every week so you can receive the encounter Jesus in the Eucharist, live the Gospel and bring precious gift of the person of Jesus so he can lead you and others to Christ. guide you through life.

As we celebrate our 150th Jubilee year as the Diocese of Volunteer Appreciation Night: What a fun evening for Green Bay, I thought it would be informative and fun to the approximately 60 people who came to enjoy desserts, have a contest where I would give information about the beverages, and fellowship on Volunteer Appreciation history of our Diocese in my bulletin article. Collect all the Night. Thanks to the staff for setting up the environment highlighted words for the month and send them with your and providing service throughout the evening including name, phone number & address to [email protected] cleanup after the crowd went home. Thanks also to Kathie or mail it to the parish office. This will enter you in a Reed for arranging the snacks and desserts. It was a great drawing for a $20 scrip gift card and a 150th Anniversary night to mingle in a relaxed setting. For our many book, which explores the rich history of the Diocese. For volunteers who were not able to attend, we missed you! Thanks to all of our wonderful volunteers at MBS!!! the month of May the information is due Thursday, May 31. Here is your first clue: Care Ministry: As mentioned previously, one of the vital ministries we have at MBS that largely goes unnoticed is In 1904, Joseph John Fox becomes the fifth Bishop bringing Holy Communion to the homebound. We are of Green Bay, and the first and only native -born bishop. blessed to have about twenty people who volunteer their time To celebrate this 150th Jubilee year a number of events are and talent in this way. Several people have either joined our being held at St. Cathedral, Green Bay, the current group of volunteers or are prayerfully discerning their Mother Church of the Diocese of Green Bay. These potential roles in this ministry of service. Thank you! Both celebrations will focus on various groups of the faithful. MBS and the people you minister to are extremely grateful. Due to limited seating, complimentary tickets are required. Unfortunately, even with our core group of ministers we are not able to reach everyone in need on a weekly basis. For Receptions are to follow after each celebration. To reserve - - those of you who love to serve others, please prayerfully tickets, please call 920 272 8341 or visit www.gbdioc.org/ consider joining the MBS prayer ministry team. jubilee2018. The next celebration is Sunday, May 20, at 12:00 PM at which we will celebrate the Jubilee for the Major Project at SP Site: The parish has recently been Jubilee Confirmation Celebration. notified by the City of Oshkosh that the drainage system for the school building no longer meets city code. Some of the quotes taken this week from my new desk As a result, the drain has to be rerouted from Pearl Avenue calendar titled “A Year with The Pivotal Players: Daily to the Dawes Street master drain. The parish is in the quotes from some of the most influential figures in the process of securing three bids for this work which will ” are: “Give us, O Lord, a steadfast heart, begin within the next few weeks. Once the project gets which no unworthy affection can drag down; give us an underway, you will notice a trench being dug from a point unconquered heart, which no tribulation can wear out; give in front of the school building over to Dawes Street. us an upright heart, which no unworthy purpose can tempt Hopefully the project will be done in a week but we won’t – know until we receive the bids. Stay tuned. to turn away from You.” St. . “Fear not that thy life shall come to an end, but rather fear that it shall Safe Environment: One of the requirements for any never have a beginning.” – Blessed John Henry Newman. volunteer who works with children or at risk adults is the

I would like to share with you some of the Pope’s tweets necessity to be Virtus trained. An at risk adult would be this past week. someone who is elderly, homebound, or has a chronic illness/condition. MBS will host a Virtus training session at April 29: “Do we really want peace? Then let’s ban all some point in the near future. If you are considering a weapons so we don’t have to live in fear of war.” volunteer role, especially this fall with our RE youth, please contact Shannon or Deacon Rick by May 15th so we can set April 30: “Be one with Christ when you pray, take care of a firm date for Virtus training. your most vulnerable brothers and sisters, and work for peace.” Pictorial Directory Update: The directory was targeted to be completed by now. However, due to a number of Peace, factors beyond our control there is still work to be done. The staff apologizes for the delay and will continue to try and remove the obstacles to finishing this booklet.

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Ponderings and Perceptions homilies or offer prayers that on occasion prick at our Of a Pastoral Associate … conscience, or make us aware of how far we need to go to be in true alignment with Jesus and Gospel life, then is he Be careful what you pray for. really serving us, as a ? Most Catholics in our country have heard that one of our Catholic We pray for our government officials every Sunday in our priests, who has served for many Universal prayers. Why are we doing this? Are the prayers years as chaplain to Congress, was rote or do we really want God to be moving upon our fired (“relieved of his position” to country? Even if God’s movement may personally disturb be politically correct) for offering our comfort zone? Have you thought long and hard about a prayer of chastisement on the House floor. if we really are a religious country? There may be many of us living here who are religious but as a Nation, have we On November 6 the prayer, which was offered by Fr. lost a religious spirit? Is “in God we trust” simply a worn Conroy as consideration of the tax bill was ramping up, out cliché? made gentle reference to the wealth divide in the . “May all members be mindful that the institutions I do not identify myself as a Republican or a Democrat. and structures of our great nation guarantee the Ask me my political affiliation and I will say “I stand with opportunities that have allowed some to achieve great Jesus Christ. Always have. Always will.” (This makes the success, while others continue to struggle,” said Fr. telephone poll takers crazy!)

Conroy. “May their efforts these days guarantee that there I believe that we have people in both parties of our are not winners and losers under new tax laws, but benefits government who are good, moral people, trying their best balanced and shared by all Americans.” - to use a faith filled conscience. There are others, also in This is such an affront, to Catholics in particular, that both parties, whose main concern is how their term of where does one even begin? The Constitution grants office will bring about the best interests for “their people.” freedom of speech. We have seen how that freedom has This is called life —no one of us has a pure and altruistic been stretched and tested to such a point that the vilest of heart. If we did, then we really would have no need for things can be said by people and we all have to accept it. Jesus, or for “in God we trust,” or even for prayers that But it appears freedom of speech does not apply to prayer. distress, annoy and prick at our comfort zone.

It appears the measure of the Gospel of Jesus Christ does This has been an unfortunate occurrence. As in most things not hold more weight than the will of the government. governmental, we did not know the whole story. I did Granted, as I look at what Fr. Conroy said, there is a watch several videos about Fr. Conroy and feel he is a good feverino in that prayer. He is not just speaking to God but compassionate, kind man. His flaw? He loves Jesus a little is also exhorting the people assembled before him. too much, and we do not like those kinds of prophets HOWEVER, did they not ask him to be their Chaplain? I among us. If you go to the Old Testament you can read would think the responsibility of a Chaplain, especially one about many nations that did not heed the words of the who is a Roman Catholic priest, is not to simply offer prophets and banished them. They did not fare well and warm, fuzzy prayers to God such as “we are glad to be ended up being lost to destruction. here, bless us, guide us in our work...” but like the prophets Let us take up our freedom —TO PRAY! To pray to our of old, to also stand at the city gate and challenge injustice. God of all people and all creation. To pray that we can be a If Fr. Conroy, or any other person called to be a Chaplain, people, one Nation UNDER GOD, with liberty and justice does not exercise that challenge of the Gospel then, indeed, FOR ALL. they should be fired because they really are not attending to the souls that have been entrusted to them. Consider this on our level here at MBS. If Fr. Jerry does not preach

RESPECT LIFE EVENTS

The annual Mother’s Day Rose Sale is coming soon. It will be held Mother’s Day weekend, May 12 th and 13 th , after all Masses. Cost of the roses will be the same as last year — $2.50 per rose. All proceeds will go to Bella Medical Clinic.

Bella Medical Clinic will have its annual fundraising banquet on Thursday, June 7 th at LaSure’s Banquet Hall. Keynote speaker will be Fr. Frank Pavone, co -founder and director of Priests for Life . Fr. Pavone is a nationally and internationally known advocate for life. Come hear his powerful life presentation. There is no charge for dinner. Reservations can be made by contacting Bella Medical Clinic at 920 -231 -6006, or contacting Director Beth Nemecek at [email protected]

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PARISH LIFE

PARISH PRAYER WARRIORS COMING UP AT MBS MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT PARISH

“Living the Gospel, Encountering Jesus in the Eucharist, Bringing others to Christ”

MAY PRAYER INTENTIONS:

Tuesday, May 8 • For all of our second graders who are receiving Jesus in the 10:30 AM Study (next Sunday’s Readings), SP Site Sacrament of First Holy Communion this month, may they 1:00 PM Senior Stretching, SP Lower School and their parents come to Mass weekly to be nourished by

Wednesday, May 9 Jesus’ body and blood in the Eucharist. 4:15 PM Senior Stretching, SP Lower School • For all mothers. May God create in them a deep sense of 6:00 PM Joint Parish & Finance Council Mtg, SP Rectory His protection and trust, so that worry and fear will disappear 6:30 PM Vocal Choir, SM Church as they place their loved ones into His care.

Saturday, May 12 4:00 PM Mass Mother’s Day Rose Sale, $2.50 each PRAYER CIRCLE

Sunday, May 13 Call George Weyers at 2337642 or email HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY [email protected] with your prayer All Masses Mother’s Day Rose Sale, $2.50 each 10:00 AM St. Vincent de Paul Mtg., SP Lower Church request and the prayer circle will be initiated on your behalf. LOOKING AHEAD/MONTHLY CALENDAR • 2nd Monday of every month Senior’s Lunch at the Roxy • Tuesdays at 10:30 AM Bible Study thru May 15 (Will resume the Tuesday after Labor Day) • Tuesdays at 1:00 PM Senior Stretching THE KNIGHTS CORNER • Tuesdays at 5:30 PM Handbell Choir Practices “Council 614” • Wednesdays at 6:00 PM Faith Formation/Discipleship (During school year) PRAYERS FOR THE UNBORN • Wednesdays at 6:30 PM Vocal Choir Practices • 1st Friday of every month 6:00 PM Holy Hour at SP Church WHO: Fellow Parishioners • 3rd Saturday of every month Esto Vir for Men at Fr. Carr’s • 2nd Sunday of the Month St. Vincent de Paul Meetings, SP Site WHAT: All are invited to join a group of your fellow • Upcoming Hospitality: June 2 4:00 PM Knights and their ladies from the area to walk and pray the rosary for the protection of the innocent unborn children in our world and an end to abortion.

WHEN: The first Monday of each month at 5:30 PM. Reporting Sexual Abuse The activity usually lasts about 30 -45 minutes.

If you know of an incident of sexual abuse of a person who WHERE: We meet in the parking lot adjacent to is now under the age of 18 by a priest, deacon, employee or Marcus Theater and walk along the sidewalk on Koeller Street. volunteer, PLEASE IMMEDIATELY CALL THE CIVIL AUTHORITIES AND THEN THE DIOCESE. Dick Forseth, Grand Knight Council 614, Our Lady of Lourdes [email protected] 920 -216 -9875 If the person was abused as a minor but is now an adult, please contact: Office of Safe Environment, Diocese of Green bay, 920 -272 -8174 or 1 -877 -270 -8174 (toll free). ANNIVERSARIES … BIRTHDAYS … WEDDINGS! If you would like Most Blessed Sacrament to congratulate a family We always encourage you to report the incident to civil member on a milestone occasion, please submit your information to authorities. [email protected] no later than Monday noon of the week prior to publishing. You may include a photograph and, if space YOU MATTER TO US - permits, it will be included. If you do not use the internet you may THERE IS HOPE! drop your information off at the Parish Office. Photographs may be picked up the following week.

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PARISH LIFE

Most Blessed Sacrament will hold its election for Parish Trustee - Treasurer at all Masses the weekend of May 19 and 20. We have two candidates who have come forward and offered to serve in this position. A short bio for each of them can be found below. Please look at both nominations and prayerfully consider who you would like to elect for the role of Parish Trustee - Treasurer.

2018 / 2019 PARISH TRUSTEE - TREASURER

Duties of the Trustee include, but are not limited to:

√ Represent the parish as a member of the parish corporation. √ Review and cosign all checks and corporate documents.

√ Be informed of all parish activities and be prepared to assist the pastor as needed.

Election ballots will be in your pew next weekend. Please be sure to read the information on our two candidates so that you can make an informed decision. Our two candidates are:

William Fraunfelder and his wife Cathy Dave Lelinski and his wife Cheryle joined Most Blessed Sacrament in 2014 have been members of Most Blessed after moving to Oshkosh from Sacrament Parish since its inception. Milwaukee, where Bill served as the Prior to that Dave, Cheryle and their Usher’s Society president, an active family belonged to St. Mary Parish since Usher and a member of the Parish 1991. They have a total of 7 children Council, as well as Council Liaison to with 14 yearold twins still living at the Prayer and Worship Committee at home. Dave retired last year after being St. Veronica. Bill was the charter a business owner for 30 plus years. representative for the parish Boy Scout Dave has been involved in many Troop and also took an active role in aspects of parish life, including serving the Knights of Columbus as a member, Deputy Grand Knight, and as an Eucharistic Minister and sitting on the Parish Consolidation Grand Knight. Committee and Parish Pastoral Council, as well as serving as the chair of the Council. Bill and Cathy were active with their parish , fish fries and Sunday morning pancake breakfasts. They were sad to leave Dave stated, “When I reviewed the Diocesan website, it said that their parish but have found a new home here at Most Blessed a Parish Trustee ‘is called upon as an advisor and counselor’ and Sacrament. ‘is concerned for the wellbeing and ongoing development of a vibrant faith community.’ I believe that with my strong faith in the Bill currently serves our parish as a Greeter and Usher, Lord, a love for this Parish and my business background, I am Eucharistic Minister, Lector, and Sacristan at Edenbrook Nursing well qualified to become one of your trustees.” Home, Mercy Medical Center and at our St. Peter site on “In closing, I wish to assure you that if it is the Lord’s will for me to occasional Tuesday evenings. He is also on the Parish Pastoral be one of your Trustees, I am fortunate to receive your vote for Council. Bill would be honored to represent Most Blessed election. I will put forth all my abilities and efforts to competently Sacrament as a Parish Trustee. perform the duties as one of your Trustees.”

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EVANGELIZATION & DISCIPLESHIP LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

WEEKEND OF MAY 12 & 13

Eucharistic Ministers 4:00 Dcn. Pete Cheskie, Cathy Lehndorf, Bonnie Binner, Toni Cheskie, Suzanne Werner, Maria Costello, Barb Kamp, Sarah Mueller 7:30 Dcn. Pete Cheskie, Toni Cheskie, Linda Gajewski, Marty Beth Mathe, John Feldner 9:00 Dcn. Rick Hocking, Annette Larie, Ken Larie, Carolyn Wussow, Kevin Revolinski, Peggy Kohl, Barb Herzog, Mary Otto 10:45 Dcn. Rick Hocking, Lisa Dorschner, Bob Hoffman, Aaron Parkin, Kathie Reed, Renee Husman

Altar Servers 4:00 Chris McPhetridge 7:30 Mike Rutherford, Mary Beth Mathe 9:00 Trent Trofka 10:45 Mary Dorschner, John Dorschner, Izabella Loiciano

Lectors 4:00 Lori Hoppa, Toni Cheskie 7:30 Toni Cheskie, Tom Lynch 9:00 Bill Fraunfelder, Sheila Munsch 10:45 Bob Hoffman, Lisa Dorschner

Greeters 4:00 Baumann Family, Sarah Mueller 7:30 Shirley Blechel, Carol Reichenberger, David & Karen Schallhorn 9:00 Carolyn Wussow, Russ & Beth Hildebrand, STEWARDSHIP Hannan Family 10:45 Watson Family, Mike Niemczyk

Ushers 4:00 Jim Seger, Gary & Christian Baumann, 2017/2018 Gene Werner, Maria Costello BUDGET YEAR 7:30 Bob Wonders, Mark & Linda Gajewski, John Feldner 9:00 Jeremy Galica, Ken Larie, Rich Trofka, Jan Grable 10:45 Watson Family, Mike Niemczyk Offertory Support Last Week Year to Date Sacristans 4:00 Suzanne Werner Budget 15,961.54 702,307.76 7:30 John Feldner 9:00 Mary Otto Actual 13,095.93 693,724.51 10:45 Lisa Dorschner

Cantors Over/ (Short) (2,865.61) (8,583.25) 4:00 MBS Vocal Choir 7:30 Kate Cheskie 9:00 Janelle Larie EMBRACING A LIFE 10:45 Kathleen Albrecht OF DISCIPLESHIP

Bishop’s Appeal Goal $49,833 Collected to Date $55,625