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Volunteers make a parish run! In churches all Christ. Jesus’ Body and Blood was sacrificed for us on Calvary, but before that excruciating event, He humbly bound Himself to across the country, the volunteer model of ministry human hands in the Eucharist. As St Thomas Aquinas has been used to do some wonderful things in the name of Christ. It is an expresses, “In this sacrament sins are purged away, virtues are expectation of everyone who is a member of a parish to volunteer some increased, the soul satiated with an abundance of every time each year for the good of the parish. spiritual gift. No other sacrament is so beneficial.”

The flowers and plants in the church, who arranges them, cares for Our Gospel today recounts the Last Supper. As Jesus ate the Passover meal them, and waters them? Volunteers. The choir members, cantors, ushers, with His apostles, He broke bread, telling them, “This is my Body,” and again, poured wine, saying, “This is my Blood… which will be shed for many.” In this servers, lectors, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion are all moment, Jesus sacrificially gave us Himself in the Eucharist by foreshadowing volunteers. Our catechists, money counters, Holy Communion distributors His passion, death, and resurrection. to the sick and homebound, funeral cooks and servers, committee Out of total love, Jesus holds nothing back from us. He gives us His entire self. members – all volunteers. The people who plan parish events and manage We must ask ourselves; do we understand Who we consume at every Mass? It is them ... all volunteers. (Holly Hall, Coffee and Donuts, Lenten soup our Precious Redeemer. suppers, Jubilee House, Sunday breakfasts, etc.) Volunteers come to As life becomes busy and our minds are filled with the countless things, we decorate the church for Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter. And the list must get done each day, we often forget to acknowledge our Savior at Mass; or goes on ... to spend time with Him throughout our week; or to accept all the graces He wishes to bestow on us as we receive Him. So let us stop and recognize the real To try and operate without the assistance of volunteers is a suicide presence of our Savior. mission for church staffs. From the various fund raiser volunteers to the Jesus gave us the perfect and loving Gift of Himself so that we might be Religious Education catechists, from the choir members to the parish nourished, strengthened and more fully united to Him as we journey to eternal committee members – without volunteers we would be lost. life. Let us strive to intentionally honor and reverence Him at every Mass; strive to fully partake in each Eucharistic meal; and let us find time to visit our Savior in As we open up a little more we find that over the last year and a half the Tabernacle. some of those we relied on have passed or are no longer able to fill their previous position in ministry. We are always attentive to accommodating June 11th your schedule and trying to schedule families together for Masses as Promises of the ushers, lectors, servers, etc. Sacred Heart of Jesus We especially need: made to Ushers/Hospitality Ministers for the 4:30 pm Saturday Mass, and for 8 am and 10 am Sunday Mass. Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque Lectors: needed for all weekend Masses 1. I will give them all the graces necessary for their state of life. Acolytes/Servers: If you are entering the third grade or above and 2. I will give peace in their families. would like to serve at the altar we need you. Fr Bob will be 3. I will console them in all their troubles. contacting the youth in our parish about being servers. Expect a 4. I will be their refuge in life and especially in death. call or letter from him soon. 5. I will abundantly bless all their undertakings. Catechists: for our school year catechetical program. Please 6. Sinners shall find in my Heart the source and infinite ocean of mercy. contact Joy Orozco, our DRE (Director of Religious Education). 7. Tepid souls shall become fervent. Choir Members or choir groups: We have one adult choir and a 8. Fervent souls shall rise speedily to great perfection. few cantors for Masses on the weekends. I would really like to 9. I will bless those places wherein the image of My Sacred Heart shall be have a couple of more choirs, a youth choir perhaps, a trio, a exposed and venerated. 10. I will give to priests the power to touch the most hardened hearts. quartet. If you like to sing, join the choir. 11. Persons who propagate this devotion shall have their names eternally written We are always in need of volunteers willing to spend a couple of hours in my Heart. each month with one of our homebound parishioners, or visiting 12. In the excess of the mercy of my Heart, I promise you that my all powerful parishioners in the nursing homes. We need you, we need your gifts, your love will grant to all those who will receive Communion on the First Fridays, talents - please help us to help you grow more Christlike in your life. for nine consecutive months, the grace of final repentance: they will not die in my displeasure, nor without receiving the sacraments; and my Heart will We will be having a sign up for the various ministries in the near future be their secure refuge in that last hour. after Mass, or you can call the office and leave your name and number/ email address and the type of volunteer work you would like to offer. The Immaculate Heart of Mary Some of you who recently joined our parish have expressed an interest in Edited & used with permission by Catholic News Agency volunteering for different ministries. Thank you for your generous offer. The main difference between the devotions to the hearts of We will be in touch with you soon. Jesus and Mary is that the one concerned with Jesus emphasizes His divine heart as being full of love for mankind, JUBILEE HOUSE WILL BE OPENING UP SOON! but with this love for the most part being ignored or rejected, St Matthew’s has been home to Jubilee House for more than seven June 12th while devotion to Mary's heart is essentially concerned with the years. Jubilee House was started around 2001 by then pastor of St love that her heart has for Jesus, for God. Matthew, Fr John Parr. Fr Parr envisioned a Dorothy Day type of house Therefore, it is not an end in itself, so the love of her heart is meant to be a that would cater to the homeless, those in difficult situations, and the model for the way we should love God. The fact that her heart is immaculate, that greater community. is sinless, means that she is the only fully human person who is able to really love God in the way that He should be loved. Jubilee House offers a free meal on Thursday evening for the community Honoring Mary's Immaculate Heart is really just another way of honoring Mary in the school cafeteria. Each week a different group from throughout the as the person who was chosen to be the Mother of God, recognizing her city of Wausau volunteers to provide the meal. The volunteer group buys extraordinary holiness and the immense love she bestowed on Jesus as His the food, cooks it, and serves it. The Jubilee House Core Team Board mother, the person who was called to share in and co-operate in His redemptive Members facilitate the program. sufferings. 2 Celebration of Sacraments Help with Grieving GriefShare seminars and support groups are led by Confession  people who understand what you are going through and - Saturday: 11am - 12 noon or by Appointment want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. Baptism  St Anne’s Parish is hosting GriefShare, which is currently meeting online on - Call the Parish Center (715-842-3148) to Zoom. If you are interested in joining this program, call Grant Johnson at register for the “Baptism Preparation Class” 715-551-2365 or email: [email protected] You can join any week as sessions are self-contained. This is a 13 session which must be attended by the parents. weekly program, with excellent videos of people and professionals sharing their The Godparents are encouraged to attend. grief experiences followed by participants sharing and supporting each other. You must register one week before the class. Sessions meet every Tuesday from 6 - 8 pm with the last session on

Next Baptism Class: Monday, July 12th: 6:30 pm Tuesday, June 29th.

Bautismo  EASTSIDE PARISHES EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Para Bautismos los padres y padrinos deben tomar una clase de Maintenance/Custodial Position preparación. Generalmente las clases son el primer martes de St. Michael Parish and the Church of the Resurrection are accepting cada mes a las 6:30 pm en el centro parroquial. Para mayor applications for a full-time Maintenance Lead position.

informes y registrarse para la clase llame a Joy al (715-842-3148). Cemetery Caretaker Position

St. Michael and St. Joseph’s Cemeteries are accepting applications for a part- Marriage - Contact Fr Bob 6 months in advance for arrangements.  time Cemetery Groundskeeper.

Anointing of the Sick and Home Communion Visits Interested parties in either of these positions are asked to send a letter of  interest or resume to [email protected] or mail it to St. Michael - To make arrangements call Dorothy at 715-432-5519. Also, notify Parish, 611 Stark St., Wausau, WI 54403. Dorothy when you or a loved one is admitted to the hospital, rehab center, assisted living facility or nursing home. Diocese of La Crosse - It’s important to contact the care team or social worker at the Guidelines for Reporting hospital to request authorization to be visited by a priest. Instances of Child Abuse

- Anointing of the Sick - available when you or a loved one are The Diocese of La Crosse, seriously ill or before a scheduled surgery. through its policies and - Communion Visits to the Homebound - let us know if you would procedures, seeks to provide a prompt, appropriate and compassionate like to receive Holy Communion at your home, assisted living response to reporters of sexual abuse of a child by any diocesan agent facility, or nursing home. (bishop, priest, deacon, employee, religious, vendor or volunteer).

In Need of Prayer? - Our prayer group is always ready to pray for you Anyone wishing to make a report of an allegation of sexual abuse when you need extra prayer. Call Bonnie at 715-675-9876. should send that report to Mrs Karen Becker, Complaint Intake Agent, at the Diocese of La Crosse, PO Box 4004, La Crosse, WI 54602-4004. * You may also call the Parish Center at 715-842-3148 Alternatively, you can contact Mrs Becker at 608.791.0179 or [email protected]. From the Diocese Voice Your Objection of The reporting form is available through the Diocese of La Crosse La Crosse to the Movie “The Unholy” Office of Safe Environment or on the diocesan website at: diolc.org/ On April 2, 2021 (Good Friday), Sony Pictures released a safe-environment/reporting. Individuals are also encouraged to take blasphemous movie denigrating devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. their reports directly to civil authorities. Copies of the diocesan policy Various Catholic news sources have reported on this, including are available through your local parish and on the diocesan website. If LifeSiteNews.com. you have any questions about the Diocese of La Crosse and the Please consider vigorously opposing this evil “entertainment” by implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young voicing your objection to Sony’s CEO in the words below, or in your own People, please contact Teresa Brown, Diocese of La Crosse, at words: 608.791.2679; or [email protected] “Sony’s movie “The Unholy” is blasphemous and insinuates that if one opens oneself up to Mary and welcomes her in, a demon will enter instead. Such attacks on devotion to the Mother of God evidence FORMED provides the very best Catholic hostility toward Catholic faith and devotion. This is insulting to hundreds content from more than 60 organizations to of millions of Catholics around the world. Please apologize and remove help you explore your faith anywhere. this film now! Sincerely, (Your Name)” Movies, Books, Audio, Programs. Watch, listen and read. Anywhere, anytime. Send email to Sony Pictures CEO: Mr. Tony Vinciquerra [email protected] Supporting thousands of movies, children’s programs, ebooks, audio, etc direct to your browser, mobile or connected device. Steps to Sign Up for FORMED: Visit the U.S. Bishops’ “Action Alerts” Page 1. Go to: www.formed.org/signup Our Bishops have a list of action items calling upon us to make our voices heard. Many have to do with threats against 2. Under “Create a New Account” to find your Parish or Organization the unborn, against the dignity of the family, and against type in the zip code “54401” religious freedom as individuals and Christian charitable 3. When “St. Matthew Parish” shows up click on it to select it, then institutions. click on “Next” Visit www.votervoice.net/USCCB/home for more information and to take 4. Create a New Account by typing in “Your Name” and “Your email action. address” then click “Sign Up” 3 This Week at This Week at Saint Matthew Mass Intentions Saint Matthew June 7 - 13, 2021 PrayPray forfor UsUs Wednesday, June 9

Peacemakers Quilters - Parish Center Patio Room: 1:00 pm Mon-7th 8:00 am - †Carol Warosh

Thursday, June 10 Tues-8th 8:00 am - †Merrillyn Fischer

Picnic: Staff and Committee Members - Parish Center Patio: 5:30 pm Weds-9th 8:00 am - †Judy M Koy

Saturday, June 12 Thurs-10th 8:00 am - Our Country

Adoration: Spanish - Church: 7:00 - 8:30 pm Fri-11th 8:00 am - †Mary Ann Lassuy

Sunday, June 13 Sat-12th 8:00 am - †Deceased Bourguignon & Schauer Families

Confessions: 2:00 - 3:30 pm 4:30 pm - †JoAnn Bretl Mass Followed by Healing Service: 3:30 pm Sun-13th 8:00 am - †Tom Wanserski Diocesan Annual Appeal 2020-2021 Target: $72,700 10:00 am - St Matthew Parishioners and their Families His Church is Still Here, His Church Still Provides Spanish 12 noon - For the intention of the priest celebrating Mass. His Church is You and Me! 3:30 pm - Healing of those present & those prayed for.

With this year's Annual Appeal coming to an end we would like to thank every parishioner for their contribution. Scripture Readings Monday, June 7 Amazing what we can accomplish when everyone works 2 Cor 1:1-7/Ps 34/Mt 5:1-12 together. Just a reminder, if you still have a payment to send in please get it in as Tuesday, June 8 soon as possible. The payment must reach our Deposit Box in Milwaukee 2 Cor 1:18-22/Ps 119/Mt 5:13-16 by June 30th. Any contribution received after this date will be applied to Wednesday, June 9 - Saint Ephrem, Deacon/Doctor of the Church the 2022-2022 appeal. 2 Cor 3:4-11/Ps 99/Mt 5:17-19 Thank you and God Bless St Matthew's Parishioners. Thursday, June 10

2 Cor 3:15—4:1, 3-6/Ps 85/Mt 5:20-26

Friday, June 11 - The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8-9/Is 12:2-6/Eph 3:8-12, 14-19/Jn 19:31-37

Saturday, June 12 - The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Buy Scrip Cards for Gifts or Your Everyday Needs 2 Cor 5:14-21/Ps 103/Lk 2:41-51

Did you know: Sunday, June 13 - 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time

If breakfast is your favorite meal of the day, we carry scrip Ez 17:22-24/Ps 92/2 Cor 5:6-10/Mk 4:26-34 cards for 2510 $25 (7% rebate), 6th St Filling Station $10 (10%) and Blue Willow $10 (10%). We can order Dunkin Donuts $10/25 (3%), IHop $25 (8%), Tri-City Family Rest. Weekend - Liturgical Ministers $10 (10%), Mint Cafe $10 (10%). Saturday Sunday Sunday Please allow 14 days for special orders. June 12 June 13 June 13 Scrip gift cards will be sold before & after Masses 4:30 pm 8:00 am 10:00 am on the 1st & 3rd weekends of each month. Lectors

Call the Parish Center (715-842-3148) to check availability and to Mary Holm Bernie Dohr Pat Loy purchase Scrip during the week. Ushers and Greeters Volunteers are needed - please consider donating your time. Call the Parish Center if you are able to help with this continuing fund raiser. John Bocke Dave Mosure Tom Brzezinski Dave Mayer Joy Mosure Bob Charlier Lee Peek Tom Mullaley Sharon Charlier Sharing God’s Blessings Weekly Minimum Amount Needed Musicians Thank You per Budget: $9,612.00 Cindy Blair Bill Dohr Barb Britten for Your Support! Anne Paul Annette Southworth Mary Lenard

Weekend Collection………………………..……..………………..$8,786.78 Parish Staff (715-842-3148) SCRIP for month of May………………………..……..………$6,930.00 Associate Pastor: Pastor: Rev Robert C Thorn Rev Juan Pedro Roblez Baltazar Parish Contributions: Our weekly offertory collection provides the necessary [email protected] funds to meet our financial obligations. If you are not attending Mass in person, [email protected] please consider sending your weekly donations by: Pastoral Care: Dorothy Giallombardo Parish Secretary: Patricia Lahr

● Mail (St Matthew Parish, 221 S 28th Ave, Wausau, WI 54401) [email protected] [email protected] ● Monthly Electronic Funds Transfer from your bank (to set up, contact Deacon: Rev Mr Tom Tierney Plant Manager: Jason Seliger Jerry at: 715-842-3148 or email: [email protected]). Finance Secretary: Jerry Grunow DRE & Hispanic RE: Joy Orozco ● Bill Pay through your Bank (contact your bank to set up). [email protected] [email protected] ● Online Giving: (via credit card or direct debit) • www.stmatthewwausau.org/donations (one-time donations) Bulletin Editor: Rosemary Beever Bulletin Deadline: 3 pm Monday • www.stmatthewwausau.org/payments (recurring donations available) [email protected] 4 Sacrament of Baptism A Note From Fr Juan Pedro “I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, My dear brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus: and of the Holy Spirit.” I want to thank each and every one of you for your prayers and the generous financial help which you extended for the family of my We welcome into the Catholic Faith: sister Maria del Lourdes who passed away on May 16, 2021. Baptized Sunday, May 30, 2021 I believe God called my sister at the perfect time. God's plans are Adamaris Madrigal Vazquez always perfect.

Daughter of Javier and Araceli I am very grateful to God for your prayers. My family, my nephews,

Congratulations! nieces, and I feel the support God is giving us because of your prayers. May Jesus be your dearest companion! Please know that our family is praying for you. May the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Assumption, the patron of my hometown, always accompany you and may she present to her Son all the good that you do for the family of my sister Maria de Lourdes. St Matthew Parish Vacation Bible School In the name of her family, I once again want to thank you for your

June 14th - 18th financial help. May God reward you and fill you 8:00 am - 11:50 am with His blessings for your wonderful generosity and prayers. Children K - 5th Grade To Register: God bless you always!

Call the Parish Center at: 715-842-3148 Fr Juan Pedro Return Registration Form from back of church or from website under “Religious Education” at www.stmatthewwausau.org Please Register before the 1st Day so supplies are He will wipe every tear from their eyes, available for each child. Thank You! and there shall be no more death or mourning, wailing or pain…Rev 21:4 Our Prayers & Sympathy go to the Family & Friends of:

Darlene Marzofka

She died Thursday - May 20, 2021 Sister of Shirley (Jim) Palecek

Mary Ann Lassuy

She died Monday - May 24, 2021 Aunt of Kevin (Rosemary) Beever Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. Amen

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HOPE Life Center's Operation Baby Bottles Please pick up a baby bottle in the Angelorum as you leave church today, fill the bottle with coins, bills or checks, and then return the bottle to church by Monday, June 28th. You can also donate online at Hopewi.org/donate Thank you for supporting HOPE. HOPE provides physical, emotional and spiritual support in a confidential, judgment-free environment for those facing an unplanned pregnancy or dealing with a past abortion. Our free services include pregnancy testing, STD testing and treatment, limited OB ultrasound, abortion recovery support, pregnancy and early parenting education and sexual health education.

HOPE partners with churches to serve clients and encourage them in their faith, and in many cases tell them for the first time about God’s plan for their lives and salvation that is available through Jesus Christ. The Operation Baby Bottle fundraiser provides support for the life-affirming mission of HOPE, and is a great way for you to get involved. 5 Call Your Culligan Man Today! New Construction u Remodeling u Handyman Services Brad Higar, General Contractor 715.551.1907 cell 715.842.1907 fax Fresh Authentic Mexican Cuisine 355-7060 Wausau East/Wausau West Wausau, WI (715) 298-3277 Fully Insured • Free Estimates 1-800-388-7288 715-845-6900 The best seafood in town for this Lent. Parish Family www.culligan.com www.petersonkraemer.com

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