Saint Matthew

August 29, 2021

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus summoned the crowd again and said to them, “Hear me, all of you, and understand. Nothing that enters one from outside can defile that person; but the things that come out from within are what defile. From within people, from their hearts, come evil thoughts, unchastity, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, licentiousness, envy, blasphemy, arrogance, folly. All these evils come from within and they defile.” Mk 7:14-15, 21-23

Tuesday Time Change: Starting Tuesday, September 7th - Mass on Tuesdays will be at 12:05 pm instead of 8 am.

Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction Center Office (Oficina) Mass Schedule - Horario de Misas Monday, Wednesday, & Friday: 9 am - 5 pm (Behind school/atrás de la escuela) **Live streamed Mass - watch live or later 221 S 28th Avenue - 715-842-3148 Benediction at 4:50 pm on our website or YouTube Office Hours: Weekends: **Saturday: 4:30 pm Televised Weekend Mass (La Crosse Diocese) Wausau TV channels (Ch): Monday - Thursday: 8 am - 4 pm Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am Friday: closed through Labor Day Cable & Satellite: Ch 12 at 6:30 am Sunday Español-Spanish: 12:00 noon Website: www.stmatthewwausau.org Public Access: Ch 980 at 6 pm Sat, 9 am Sun

Weekdays: **Monday - Saturday: 8 am Internet Daily Mass: www.youtube.com YouTube: St. Matthew Wausau Facebook: St Matthew Catholic Church YouTube offers the daily Mass from all over the September 12th: Healing Service preceded by Emailed Bulletins: www.parishesonline.com Confessions at 2 pm & Sunday Mass at 3:30 pm. world. To watch the Mass you are interested in, Online Donations to St Matthew Parish: Confession type in YouTube’s search bar: “Catholic Mass” and “St. Matthew Wausau” or “La Crosse” or www.stmatthewwausau.org/donations Saturday: 11am - 12 noon or by Appointment “EWTN” or “Relevant Radio” etc. Diocese of La Crosse: www.diolc.org

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In 2001 I had the opportunity to travel to Hanceville, Alabama and visit the of the Most Blessed Sacrament of Our Lady of the Angels Monastery. Mother Angelica was the prioress at the time. After concelebrating Mass in the church we were invited into the “meeting room” where Mother Angelica, along with several of her nuns, greeted. While there, Mother Angelica gave me a beautiful and booklet for praying the Chaplet of St. Michael.

The Chaplet is a powerful prayer that can arm us against the devil and his evil ways. Its history can be traced back to Antonia d’Astonac, a Portuguese Carmelite nun who received a of Saint Michael. In the vision, he asked to be honored by a prayer that salutes the nine choirs of angels. The vision was approved by Pope Pius IX in 1851. St. Michael promised Sr. Antonia that those who prayed the chaplet would have his continual protection and assistance in daily life and at death.

Our Catholic faith teaches that angels have been present since creation and throughout salvation history. When Christ comes back at the final judgement, the angels will accompany Him.

In 1917, Padre Pio made a pilgrimage to the oldest Shrine in Western Europe, dedicated to Saint Michael the . Padre Pio would often send penitents to the Shrine to pray for the intercession and protection of Saint Michael for the salvation of their souls. He encouraged his spiritual children to have devotion to the Holy Archangel, because “you will need the help of Saint Michael living in this world!”

The Chaplet of Saint Michael begins with the invocation on the medal. This is followed by nine salutations in honor of the nine Choirs of Angels. After each salutation you say an Our Father and . The chaplet ends with four Our Fathers, one each for : Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, and your Guardian Angel. A prayer to Saint Michael concludes the chaplet.

Invocation on the Medal O God, come to my assistance! O Lord, make haste to help me! Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be. Amen.

First Salutation Through the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Seraphim, may it please God to make us worthy to receive into our hearts the fire of His perfect charity. Amen. (1 Our Father and 3 Hail Marys)

Second Salutation Through the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Cherubim, may God grant us the grace to abandon the ways of sin, and follow the path of Christian perfection. Amen. (1 Our Father and 3 Hail Marys)

Third Salutation Through the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Thrones, may it please God to infuse into our hearts a true and earnest spirit of humility. Amen. (1 Our Father and 3 Hail Marys)

Fourth Salutation Through the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of the Dominations, may it please God to grant us the grace to have dominion over our senses, and to correct our depraved passions. Amen. (1 Our Father and 3 Hail Marys)

Fifth Salutation Through the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Virtues, may our Lord keep us from falling into temptation, and deliver us from evil. Amen. (1 Our Father and 3 Hail Marys)

Sixth Salutation Through the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Powers, may God vouchsafe to keep our souls from the wiles and the temptations of the devil. Amen. (1 Our Father and 3 Hail Marys)

Seventh Salutation Through the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Principalities, may it please God to fill our hearts with the spirit of true and hearty obedience. Amen. (1 Our Father and 3 Hail Marys)

Eighth Salutation Through the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Archangels, may it please God to grant us the grace of perseverance in the faith, and in all good works, that we may thereby be enabled to attain unto the glory of paradise. Amen. (1 Our Father and 3 Hail Marys)

Ninth Salutation Through the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Angels, may God vouchsafe to grant that they may protect us during life, and after death may lead us into the everlasting glory of heaven. Amen (1 Our Father and 3 Hail Marys)

Say an Our Father on each of the four large concluding beads: The first one to St. Michael, The second one to St. Gabriel, The third one to St. Raphael, The fourth one to our Guardian Angel.

End the Chaplet with the following prayer:

Saint Michael, glorious prince, chief and champion of the heavenly Host, guardian of the souls of men, conqueror of the rebellious angels, steward of the palace of God under our divine King Jesus Christ, our worthy leader, endowed with superhuman excellence and virtues: vouchsafe to free us from all evil, who with full confidence have recourse to thee; and by thy incomparable protection enable us to make progress every day in the faithful service of our God. Amen.

Let us pray. Pray for us, most blessed Michael, Prince of the Church of Jesus Christ.

R. That we may be made worthy of his promises.

Almighty and Eternal God, who in thine own marvelous goodness and pity didst, for the common salvation of man, choose thy glorious Archangel Michael to be the prince of thy Church: make us worthy, we pray, to be delivered by his beneficent protection from all our enemies, that, at the hour of our death, none of them may approach to harm us; rather do Thou vouchsafe unto us that by the same Archangel Michael, we may be introduced into the presence of Thy most high and divine majesty. Through the merits of the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 2 Sharing God’s Blessings Weekly Minimum Amount Needed Thank You per Budget: $9,612.00 for Your Support!

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THANK YOU to all Our Parishioners for your Generous Support 19 July 2021 of Those in Need. May God Reward Your Generosity!! Year of St. Joseph Parish Contributions: Our weekly offertory collection provides the necessary My dear Brothers: funds to meet our financial obligations. If you are not attending Mass in person, please consider sending your weekly donations by: May the Lord give you peace. ● Mail (St Matthew Parish, 221 S 28th Ave, Wausau, WI 54401) ● Monthly Electronic Funds Transfer from your bank (to set up, contact Last Friday, on the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, , Jerry at: 715-842-3148 or email: [email protected]). surprised the Church with news that overturned the Liturgical life of the ● Bill Pay through your Bank (contact your bank to set up). Church, especially from the vantage point of what many of us have come ● Online Giving: (via credit card or direct debit) to understand from the Apostolic Letter of Pope Benedict XVI’s 2007 • www.stmatthewwausau.org/donations (one-time donations) motu proprio: Summorum Pontificum, which allowed any priest to use • www.stmatthewwausau.org/payments (recurring donations available) the traditional (older) rite of the Mass without the permission of his bishop.

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Afterwards, why not stay for our meeting and get to know more about our group contact me at: Fr. Nate Kuhn, Director of Vocational Recruitment for the Diocese over some refreshments. So please mark your calendar and come join Catholic of La Crosse, 3710 East Ave. S. PO Box 4004, La Crosse, WI 54602; or by Daughters in our effort to pray for healing in the world. phone at: 608.791.2667. God bless you! 3 This Week at Mass Intentions

Saint Matthew Parish August 30 - September 5 Pray for Us Sunday, August 29 2021

RCIA - Rectory: 6:30 pm (You may still join us.) Monday 8:00 am - †Sharon Seubert

Wednesday, September 1 Tuesday 8:00 am - Kevin Beever

Family Life Committee Meeting - Parish Center Patio Room: 6 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - †Lawrence & †Helen Mocello

Thursday, September 2 Thursday 8:00 am - †Carol Warosh

Healing Fire of the Spirit Prayer Group - Angelorum: 6:30 pm Friday 8:00 am - †Terry Bushar

Saturday, September 4 Saturday 8:00 am - †Robert and †Julie Bourguignon

SCRIP sold after 4:30 pm Mass 4:30 pm - †Marie Hummer Sunday, September 5 Sunday 8:00 am - St Matthew Parishioners and their Families SCRIP sold after 8 am & 10 am Masses 10:00 am - †Joy Kachel RCIA - Rectory: 6:30 pm (You may still join us.) Spanish 12 noon - Intention of Priest Saying Mass

Tuesday Mass Time Change: Starting Tuesday, September 7th Scripture Readings Mass on Tuesdays will be at 12:05 pm instead of 8 am.

Monday, August 30

Would You Like to Visit our Homebound and Elderly? 1 Thes 4:13-18/Ps 96/Lk 4:16-30

We are looking for Volunteers to share the love of God Tuesday, August 31 with very special people - our homebound and elderly parishioners. 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11/Ps 27/Lk 4:31-37

Sharing the gift of time and presence and bringing the Eucharist to them is a Wednesday, September 1 very special sign of our support and concern. Col 1:1-8/Ps 52/Lk 4:38-44 If you have time once or twice a month to visit, or even would like to begin a relationship by phone, please call Dorothy at 715-432-5519. Thursday, September 2

Col 1:9-14/Ps 98/Lk 5:1-11

Celebration of the Sacraments Friday, September 3 - St Gregory the Great, Pope/Doctor of Church Confession  Col 1:15-20/Ps 100/Lk 5:33-39 Saturday: 11am - 12 noon or by Appointment Saturday, September 4

Baptism  Col 1:21-23/Ps 54/Lk 6:1-5

Baptism Preparation Class: Monday, September 13th: 6:30 pm Sunday, September 5 - 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Baptism Class must be attended by parents - Godparents are Is 35:4-7/Ps 146/Jas 2:1-5/Mk 7:31-37 encouraged to attend. You must register one week before the class by calling the Parish Center: 715-842-3148. Weekend - Liturgical Ministers Bautismo  Saturday Sunday Sunday Para Bautismos los padres y padrinos deben tomar una clase de September 4 September 5 September 5 preparación. Generalmente las clases son el primer martes de cada 4:30 pm 8:00 am 10:00 am mes a las 6:30 pm en el centro parroquial. Para mayor informes y Lectors registrarse para la clase llame a Joy al: 715-842-3148. Jeanne Alexejun Theresa Stubbe Lynn Meyer Marriage - Contact Fr Bob 6 months in advance for arrangements.  Ushers and Greeters

Anointing of the Sick and Home Communion Visits Maren Peek Dave Mosure Randy Krueger  To make arrangements, call Dorothy: 715-432-5519 Abigail Peek Joy Mosure Gary Tapper Lee Peek Tom Mullaley Kevin Malovrh or the Parish Center: 715-842-3148 Notify Dorothy if you or a loved one is admitted to a hospital, Musicians rehab center, assisted living facility, or nursing home. Joel Stubbe Marie Stubbe Gordon Crow  It’s important to contact the care team or social worker at the Nancy Losinski Annette Southworth Dorothy Giallombardo hospital to request authorization to be visited by a priest. Parish Staff (715-842-3148) Anointing of the Sick - for those seriously ill and before a Associate Pastor: Pastor: Rev Robert C Thorn scheduled surgery. Rev Juan Pedro Roblez Baltazar [email protected] Communion Visits to the Homebound - notify us if you would like [email protected] to receive Holy Communion at your home, rehab center, assisted Pastoral Care: Dorothy Giallombardo Parish Secretary: Patricia Lahr living facility, or nursing home. [email protected] [email protected] *Healing Service: Sunday, September 12th at St Matthew Church Deacon: Rev Mr Tom Tierney Plant Manager: Jason Seliger Confessions: 2:00 - 3:30 pm, a special Sunday Mass: 3:30 pm Finance Secretary: Jerry Grunow DRE & Hispanic RE: Joy Orozco followed by a Healing Service. [email protected] [email protected] In Need of Extra Prayer? - Our prayer group is always ready to pray Bulletin Editor: Rosemary Beever Bulletin Deadline: 3 pm Monday for you! Call Bonnie: 715-675-9876 or the Parish Center: 715-842-3148. [email protected] 4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes, September 4th Congratulations and there shall be no more death or mourning, wailing or pain…Rev 21:4 1971 & God’s Blessings Our Prayers & Sympathy go to the Family & Friends of:

on your Charles Nichols 50th Wedding Anniversary He died Thursday - August 5, 2021

Robert & Mary Jeanne He is the Father of Mike (Janet) Nichols grant unto him, O Lord, 2021 Alexejun and let perpetual light shine upon him. Amen

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The sharing of your gifts and talents with our gratitude for the many prayers offered on his behalf.” families is a blessing we are grateful for! We are blessed to have you on board!

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Classes Begin Wednesday, September 8th Come celebrate with Helping Hands Except for the classes in September and March, classes will be held on the first Wednesday of each month through May. on Saturday, September 25th, 2021 Please call Joy at (715) 842-3148 for more information. St. Matthew Gym/Faith Christian Academy 228 S. 28th Avenue, Wausau, WI.

Adult and Teen Leaders Needed for 1:30 – 3:00 pm Social Children’s Liturgy of the Word 3:00 – 4:15 pm Welcome

Children's Liturgy of the Word “CLOW” takes place Opening Prayer

during Father's homily at the 10:00 am Mass. Program The leader’s guides are user friendly and all the 4:30 pm Light Dinner materials you would need are provided. 5:30 pm Closing Comments This is a great way for father & son/daughter,

mother & son/daughter to team lead. CLOW is offered Number attending the entire celebration September through May. You decide what dates you are Will NOT be attending the dinner available to lead the Children’s Liturgy (usually it’s a once a month to once every 6 weeks commitment). RSVP: By September 4th – [email protected]

Training is provided. For more information or to join the Children’s Liturgy of or 715 842-4270 the Word as a leader, contact Joy at the Parish Center at 842-3148. Thank you.

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