Most Precious Blood 712 South Pearl Street New London, WI 54961 Diocese of Green Bay May 3

Our Mission: Growing lives in Jesus Christ to live His Gospel Our Vision: Loving all through Jesus Christ by ~ Worshiping, Welcoming, Serving and Forgiving

Pastor Father John Kleinschmidt [email protected] Staff Tina Noel, Parish Operations Alicia Salinas, Parish Secretary Kristin Russell, Family Ministry Joan Stemler, Religious Education & Youth Ministry Liz Lefeber, RE/YM Assistant Suzan Dyer, Secretary/School Choice Designee Marie Gorman, Principal Lori Klosiewski, School Secretary Staff emails: first initial and last name plus @mpbparishnl.org (Ex.: Tina Noel = [email protected])

Parish Center……….….920-982-2346 email: [email protected] School Office…………...920-982-2134 Religious Education….920-982-9025 Parish Center Fax……..920-982-8381

Cemetery Information Pat Glocke………………….920-982-4908 [email protected]

MPB Resale Shop (Public Welcome) Closed until further notice 982-8385

Daily & Weekend Masses Parish Council Leadership Jim Fischer Reconciliation is offered before 8:00am Daily Mass from 7:30am - 7:50am Guy Jacobson Finance Council Leadership Mon. May 4 8:00am +Ric Varick Lund Cooley Tue. May 5 8:00am +Carol McIlraith Prayer Line Wed. May 6 8:00am +Sal Cuomo Call Cookie…..982-7794 Thu. May 7 8:00am Living & Deceased Members of the Don Kalwitz Family WEBSITES: www.mostpreciousbloodchurch.com Fri. May 8 8:00am Dollevoet Family www.mostpreciousbloodschool.com Sat. May 9 8:00am +Amelita Dimaano www.mpbcemetery.org 3:45 - 4:30pm Sacrament of Reconciliation www.kofc1797.org

Sun. May 10 9:00am MPB Parish www.facebook.com/mpbchurch Come & Pray PASTORAL COLUMN Eucharistic The Church is open for private prayer. The Holy Q. 239 What takes place when a Eucharist is present in the priest speaks the words of Eucharistic tabernacle. Use this time of consecration? physical isolation from When a priest pronounces the words of Eucharistic consecration at Mass, the others to deepen your bread and wine, by the power of the relationship with Jesus. Holy Spirit, are changed into the Body Sit in quiet meditation, say and Blood of Christ, which were given the /Divine Mercy for us in sacrifice. At the Last Supper, Chaplet, pray the Stations Jesus’ words and power made Him really or just sit and soak in the and substantially present under the outward appearances of bread and wine love of God. We will come which He gave the Apostles to eat; so, they actually received through this with the love Jesus in that meal and were united with Him. This made the and mercy of our God. Apostles one with our Lord and all that He did. They shared in both His gift of Himself to His Father on the Cross and in Observances the Father’s gift of life to Jesus in the Resurrection. Later, th the Apostles gave Jesus Christ to the People of God in the Week of May 4 Holy Eucharist. In the celebration of the Mass, the Church re-creates the Last Supper by bringing followers of Jesus together and recalling, through readings and prayers, Monday: St. Florian what God has done for His people. Then the priest repeats Tuesday: St. Hilary of Arles what Jesus said at the Last Supper, and himself gives the Wednesday: St. Dominic Savio consecrated bread and wine, which is now Jesus’ Body and Blood, to the people. Thursday: St. Rose Venerini Many Protestants object to the Catholic priesthood, claiming Friday: St. Peter of Tarantaise that it counters what is written in the New Testament Letter Saturday: St. Pachomius to the Hebrews. The passage referred to says: “And by that will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body Father, during this time may your Church be of Jesus Christ once for all. And every priest stands daily at a sign of hope, comfort and love to all. his service, offering repeatedly the same sacrifices, which can Grant peace. never take away sins. But when Christ had offered for all Grant comfort. time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand Grant healing. of God, then to wait until his enemies should be made a stool Be with us, Lord. for his feet” (Hebrews 10:10–13). Amen. How does the Catholic Church interpret these words? The Catholic Church teaches that the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass does not involve Christ’s Death for us anew. Rather, it is Eucharistic Adoration a participation in the one sacrifice of Christ on Calvary, in th Friday, June 5 an unbloody manner, the benefits of which continue into eternity. Jesus continually lives to make intercession for us, You are welcome to pray in church. offering to the Father, on our behalf, Himself, given for us on the Cross. “But he holds his priesthood permanently, Please be mindful of the because he continues for ever. Consequently he is able for all guidelines for social distancing. time to save those who draw near to God through him, since We believe God is with us he always lives to make intercession for them.” (Hebrews now and forever. 7:24–25). Every ordained Catholic priest participates in the one Pope Francis’ Intention for May priesthood of Christ, which alone can take away the sins of the world. When the priest pronounces the words of We pray that deacons, faithful in their service to Eucharistic consecration, he is said to do so in persona the Word and the poor, may be an invigorating symbol Christi, that is, in the person of Christ. It is really Christ for the entire Church. speaking through the words of His priest, when the priest says, “This is my Body,” and “This is my Blood.” The Old Bishop Ricken’s Intention for May Testament sacrifices could never take away sins, but the That those suffering from addictions of any kind may sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross can. We participate in this sacrifice when we participate in the Holy Sacrifice ofthe be freed from their bondage through the intercession Mass over which an ordained priest presides. of our Mother, Mary. March Parish

Francis Quaintance Communications Bill Morien Donald Gutoski Bulletins can be picked up in the David Krainik center of the Narthex where there is a lock box for Betty Priebe your weekly giving. The Bulletin may also be viewed Virginia Magalska on the Parish website or have it emailed to you by signing up at www.parishesonline.com . May God keep you in the palm of His hand. Envelopes can be dropped off at or mailed to the Parish Office. God Bless you for your The church is open for private prayer during the generosity! day. Please practice social distancing. Our goal: $45,637 Donations:$40,773 Telephone messages & parish emails are checked regularly should you need to communicate with the Parish Office.

The MPB Resale Shop is closed to support the efforts to slow the spread of Covid19. Donations can not be accepted at this time. If you need immediate assistance please call 920-982-2346, and we will do our best to provide any support we can. www.facebook.com/MPB-Resale-Shop

If you are not using the weekly giving envelopes please call or email ([email protected]) the Parish office so they can be cancelled. There are many options for contributing now and this could be a significant savings to the Parish. Also, if any of your personal information has changed A Family Perspective now would be a great time to get that updated. We are hoping to set up online registration in the future. In today’s gospel Jesus tells us, HE IS THE WAY Thank you for your generosity in donations and let us and warns anyone who offers keep each other in prayer until we can gather again as a “another way” to happiness is Faith Community. “a thief and a bandit”. Strong words! Don’t listen to the sales pitch of society for happiness. Look to yourself where God is present and “calls you by name and leads you to abundant life”. Anyone who works with children or vulnerable adults must participate in the program. Use this link to Parish Office Hours Until further notice register: https://www.gbdioc.org/docman/safe- Monday - Thursday environment/608-virtus-online-registration- 9:00am - 12:00pm instructions-green-bay-4-01-2020/file MPB School News RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 920-982-2134 & YOUTH MINISTRY [email protected] “Leading hearts closer to Christ Our Redeemer” www.mostpreciousbloodschool.com [email protected] | (920) 982-9025 Most Precious Blood Catholic School www.mostpreciousbloodchurch.com Most Precious Blood Religious Education/Youth Ministry Thank you parents for all that you are doing to help your children grow in their academics and in their Faith. Religious Education

Living Our Mission: Teachers and Staff miss seeing the UPDATES students living our MPB School Mission. We are so happy All Religious Education activities have been canceled until to get pictures from parents showcasing the School further notice. Be on the lookout for any communications Mission being continued at home. via email.

First Holy Communion: We will be rescheduling First Holy Communion "once it is deemed safe again by the State of

Wisconsin to relax the current social distancing guidelines." We will inform families as soon as a date is set.

Confirmation: Confirmation has been postponed. Bishop Ricken regrets not being able to celebrate the Sacrament as planned and will be delegating authority to local priests to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation themselves at a later date. A new date will be set by Fr. John Kleinschmidt, pastor of Most Precious Blood Parish, only when it is clearly safe for all people in attendance (and allowed by State mandates respecting the maximum Aaliyah helped little brother, Grayson learn to color! number of people allowed in a room/confined space). Stay tuned to your email for any developments. Bless you, both! Youth Ministry Registration is now open for next school year. Spots are still available for 4K through 7th grade. You may call the All local youth ministry events have been canceled until school office for a copy of the registration form. Your further notice. Stay tuned to your email for virtual deposit is not due until July 1, 2020. Please return opportunities to connect with other youth! registration papers as soon as possible, so we can plan for the next school year. School Choice has been extended. If you know of families that would like to have their children receive a great education filled with FAITH DAILY, have them sign up Praying for us to for School Choice and attend Most Precious Blood remain: School. Here is the link to apply for School Choice Faithful https://sms.dpi.wi.gov/ChoiceParent/ Courageous

Easter Season Blessings, Healthy Mrs. Marie A. Gorman & Principal Strong [email protected] in the LORD. “Sharing our Catholic faith in Christ by developing minds to grow, hearts to love, and hands to serve.” Fifth Sunday of Easter h Honor a loved one or pray for Sunday, May 10 a Special Intention in a 9:00AM powerful way! Call the Parish Office to schedule a Mass. Live Stream the Intentions are offered at our Mass on Facebook daily and Sunday Masses. or on our website. Parish & Sacramental INFORMATION

Parish Office Hours Please check on our website for current Office Hours. Please call the Parish Office if Parish Office Phone Number: 920-982-2346 you would like us to send the Parish email: [email protected] bulletin to anyone who is unable to pick one up.

Sacrament of Marriage: The policy for the Catholic Dioceses of Wisconsin requires a six month minimum preparation process before the marriage. Couples should be registered and practicing members of the parish. To schedule a wedding contact Kristin at the Parish Office.

Sacrament of Baptism:Parents are required to attend a preparation session if this is a first child or if it has been three years since the last child was baptized. Contact Stewardship of Giving Kristin Russell (982-2346)to sign up.

Ministry to the Sick: Parishioners in the hospital, nursing Please continue to support the Godly work being home, other institutions, or home bound are encouraged done at Most Precious Blood Parish. to notify the office to arrange for visits, communion, or These are safe and convenient options to donate. anointing of the sick. Contact the Parish Office.

Bulletin Announcements:Please drop off at the Parish Go to PayPal.me/MPBParish and set Office in writing or emailed to: [email protected] up your contribution. A secure method by Monday before 10:00am for the following weekend’s that saves you time and is a consistent way bulletin. (Due date changes near holidays ). to support the Parish.

Homebound Bulletin: If you are aware of a Homebound Parishioner who would like to receive the Bulletin please There is an easy link on the Parish website contact the Parish Office. with options to donate using your credit card or bank account on either a recurring Mass Announcements: Should be submitted to the Parish or one time basis. Office by 10:00am on the Thursday before the weekend. All announcements will need to be approved. On the Parish website there is a yellow Joining Most Precious Blood Parish: New members are button that will take you to information on always welcome! Contact the Parish Office to register. creating a direct deposit.

Current Members: Please keep us informed of any Use your envelopes by sending them in the changes of names, phone #’s, addresses, etc. mail, dropping off at the Parish Office or by using the Lockbox located in the Narthex.

Centered on God ~ Focused on People Thank you and God bless!

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