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of the Resurrection of Our Lord & St. Michael Parish Eastside Parishes  Wausau, Wisconsin Resurrection Parish 621 Second Street • Wausau, WI 54403

715.845.6715 • www.eastsideparishes.org

Office Hours: 8:00 am—12:00 pm Tuesday through Friday

St. Michael Parish 611 Stark Street • Wausau, WI 54403

715.842.4283 • www.eastsideparishes.org

Office Hours: 8:00 am—4:00 pm Monday through Friday

Parish Staff Rev. Msgr. Mark Pierce Deacon Rev. Mr. Peter Burek Deacon Rev. Mr. Michael Maher Director of Faith Formation Michelle Fischer Faith Formation Office 715.842.1810 Director of Music and Liturgy Tom Lella Parish Secretaries Resurrection Cathy Hackel St. Michael Phyllis Burclaff Parish Nurse Pam Frary Financial Secretary Sharon Michalski ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Liturgical Schedule

Church of the Resurrection Saturday 5:30pm, Sunday 8:30am Monday 5:30 pm Tuesday through Friday 12:10pm and Novena Tuesday 5:30pm Reconciliation 7:30am Sunday, 6:00pm Monday

St. Michael Saturday 4:00pm, Sunday 10:30am Reconciliation 3:00pm Saturday

Reconciliation is also available by appointment.

Sacramental Preparation Contact either parish office for details regarding and marriage preparation.

DECEMBER 9, 2018 • SECOND SUNDAY OF

2 Parish Life Weekly Schedule

Even as I was Monday, December 10 More “Blah, Blah, Blah” preaching last week, I 9:00am Church Cleaning at SM could see in your faces 5:30pm Mass +Jean Brzezinski at CR that some of you were 6:00pm Confessions at CR from Msgr. Mark caught off guard by the Tuesday, December 11 little test on the story of St. Damasus I that one of my seminary teachers sprang on us the first 12:10pm Mass +Ethel Brown at CR day of class. So I thought I would give you another 12:45pm Adoration at CR go at it. Here are the questions I mentioned in my homily (and a 2:00pm Communion Service at Colonial Manor couple more I didn’t use on Sunday): 3:00pm Mass +James Piaszak at Primrose 5:30pm Rosary and Novena at CR  In the story of the Nativity of Jesus, what sort of animal did 7:00pm Catholicism 101 at SM

Mary ride to ? Wednesday, December 12  According to the , what time of year was it when Christ was born? 12:10pm Mass for the Living and Deceased  In ’s account of the Nativity, how soon after Mary and Members of the Jack and Carol Joseph arrived in Bethlehem was the child born? Torresani Family at CR  1:00pm Mass +Grace Wadzinski In the story, what animals were present near the at Riverview Terrace that held the ? 5:45pm HS Faith Formation -  In what sort of building was Jesus born according to the Bible? Wednesday Option at SM  In the Gospels, how many wise men came to visit the child Jesus? Thursday, December 13  St. Lucy In that same biblical story, how did the star the wise men 12:10pm Mass +Tom Barden at CR followed compare to the other stars in the night sky? Friday, December 14 I suspect you, too, have answers for most of these, don’t St. John of the Cross you? Just like I did so many years ago when my New Testament 9:00am “What Catholics Believe” Bible Study teacher dropped the surprise quiz on us. In truth, none of these at CR Conference Room matters are mentioned in the two accounts of Jesus’ birth in the 12:10pm Mass +Bill Zenner at CR Gospels. Now again, the key words in each question are “in the NOTE: The rosary will be said beginning Bible story” and the like. Go ahead. Check out the first two at 11:40 am before the Daily Masses. chapters of both Matthew and Luke, and let me know what you find. The Divine Mercy Chaplet will follow Mass. The answers that so quickly came to mind as you read the questions—(in order) a donkey, wintertime, that very evening, an ox 3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT and an ass, a stable, three (as in “ of Orient are”), Saturday, December 15 and it was a star with “a tail as big as a kite”—are all poetical and 9:00am Church Cleaning at CR artistic color added to the basic story over the centuries. There is 3:00pm Confessions at SM nothing wrong in the additions themselves … still, as with other 4:00pm Mass +Art Baierl at SM things, it’s good to separate “the Gift” from the “wrappings.” You 5:30pm Mass +Ramona, Joe, and John Bretl at CR can also use the questions to amaze (and shake up) your friends. Sunday, December 16 So what is the true Gift, the essence of the Christmas story? 7:30am Confessions at CR Well, for that you will need to keep waiting as we move through the 8:30am Mass +Oscar Morien at CR days of Advent and get nearer to the great day itself. 10:30am Mass for the People of the Eastside Parishes at SM Several of you mentioned seeing my name pop up in the 6:30pm Session at SM “Officials” section of the most recent copy of Life, the SM - St. Michael Church ٠ diocesan magazine. There I was named a vicar forane. It’s not as CR - Church of the Resurrection exotic as it sounds. A “vicar” is someone who stands in for someone more important. Think “vicarious.” So there are certain places and ————————– times where the will ask his priests to stand in for him (generally at meetings). The Latin adjective forane carries the sense Scripture Readings for this Week of something “far away” (think, “foreign”). So I exercise this can be found at: “flunky/fill-in” role for the Bishop at a distance … I am his vicar in www.usccb.org/bible/index.cfm Marathon County. Neighboring counties have their own vicars. The more common title for the position is “dean.” So, it’s one part Chief ————————– Priest … one part complaint box … one part local Court of Appeal. The only fringe benefit I can think of is getting a reserved seat at Bulletin article submission deadline: diocesan functions. Well, now you know. Vicars forane don’t appear Monday at noon in the Christmas story either. [email protected]

Fr. Mark Next Sunday Reflection Material 3

Readings for III (December 16) Trolling for liturgical ministers: (Zephaniah 3:14-18a; Philippians 4:4-7; :10-18) (servers, ushers, and

In today’s second reading, the jailed apostle Paul instructs Extraordinary Ministers of Communion) the Philippians to “have no anxiety.” He immediately fol- for our five Masses of Christmas lows that with practical advice: “in everything, pray and Knowing that many of our members will be on the move for petition, with thanksgiving, making your requests known to the big celebration to come, we need to start early finding God.” Incarcerated and facing an uncertain future, Paul enough liturgical ministers for Christmas Day. We are ask- has direct experience of what he’s writing about. But pray- ing/begging those who know their Christmas worship plans er is not Paul’s only practical advice. “Your kindness,” he already to sign up for a role at a service (or even a Christ- urges, “should be known to all.” Likewise when the crowds, mas Eve AND a Christmas Day Mass). Sign-up sheets are tax collectors, and soldiers ask the Baptist what they waiting in the Gathering Area at St. Michael’s and the Litur- should do, he recommends specific courses of action for gical Ministers’ Corner in the Church of the Resurrection. each: sharing for the crowds; stop abusing people for the soldiers and tax collectors. For those of us who wonder, like the crowds who flocked to John—“What should we Beautify our churches while honoring do?”—today’s Gospel supplies a simple, straightforward those near and dear to us. answer. We are to pray, help those in need, and avoid that decorate the churches for doing harm. Then we are likely to be free of anxiety and Christmas can be contributed in memory of a loved one or to honor a special person or family. able to rejoice at the advent of a mighty savior. How do the circumstances of Paul’s incarceration make his Contributions can be returned in the flower encouragements to rejoice more or less persuasive to you? envelope you received in your envelope packet, or any envelope—please label for flowers. Please indicate the memorial on the envelope. Church of the Resurrection extend their sympathy and prayers to the family and friends of Kenneth Kann, Looking to simplify your Advent who died December 2, 2018. by not baking for Christmas? The annual PCCW Bake Sale will follow all the Masses at Resurrection on December 15 and 16.

Did a religious sister or brother play a part Volunteers are needed to bake, of your formation in the faith? set up, and sell the bakery. It’s time for the collection for the Call Mary Ann at 715-845-3662 if Retirement Fund for Religious you are able to help out. Please There are a variety of special drop off donated bakery after 2pm collections that, in our Diocese, in Francis Hall on Saturday. are rolled into the Annual Ap- peal. One that stands on its own yearly is the effort to aid Advent Reconciliation Opportunities those communities of religious women and men who have Between us and our sentimental celebrations of aged members to care for with- Christmas each December stands , giving out sufficient financial means. the warning that there is no honest way to the joy and Do consider a gift, using the peace we seek without internal renewal. envelope that was part of your These are the usual weekly reconciliation opportunities: regular giving packet the parish Saturday afternoon 3:00 pm at St. Michael Church, sends to its members, the enve- Sunday mornings at 7:30 am at Resurrection Church, lopes you will find in the church Monday nights at 6:00 pm at Resurrection. reading racks, or by writing “Retirement for Religious” Beyond that, we will also host two on the front of any envelope to “wrap” your gift. Communal Advent Services … a brief opening prayer service followed by the opportunity for individual reconciliation with

multiple confessors on hand: Please remember these and all of our homebound people from Resurrection and St. Michael Parishes Tuesday Evening, December 18, in your prayers this week: at St. Michael’s Parish at 6:30 pm,

JoAnn and Eric Jesse, Florence Johnson, Judy Frost, Saturday morning, December 22, Violet Schuttenberg, Ed and Lena Blohm, at Resurrection Parish beginning at 10:00 am. Carol and Jerry Feldbruegge, Chester Kwarciany, Barb Keller, Bobbie Sinski and James Strachota. Additional Communal Penance Services: Also pray for the hospitalized people. December 16, 6:30pm–(Holy Name and St. Matthew) ————————– at St. Matthew Parish – Wausau St. Michael Votive Candles December 17, 6:30pm – honor the memory of: St. Therese Parish – Rothschild Ann Brouchond Mary Giacomelli If none of these times works in your schedule, and for a Peaceful Death for Martin Steffen you may also call Fr. Mark for an appointment. Financial Giving July 1, 2018—December 2, 2018 4 St. Michael Parish Last Week’s Collections Weekly Budget Difference Annual Budget Adult Envelopes/Offertory ...... $13,325.60 Electronic Contributions ...... $0.00

Weekly Totals ...... $13,325.60 $9,807.30 $3,518.30

Fiscal Year-to-Date ...... $211,770.42 $225,567.90 -$13,797.48 $510,000.00

Church of the Resurrection Last Week’s Collections Weekly Budget Difference Annual Budget Adult Envelopes/Offertory ...... $24,207.00 Electronic Contributions ...... $0.00

Weekly Totals ...... $24,207.00 $9,365.01 $14,841.99

Fiscal Year-to-Date ...... $207,317.08 $215,395.23 -$8,078.15 $487,000.00

Decorating dates to prepare our churches for the Volunteers are needed to help clean beautiful Christmas Season will be: both churches in preparation of the Christmas season. Many hands make St. Michael Church: light work—please consider helping out. Monday, December 17, 4:00 pm—bring in trees Bring a bucket and cleaning cloths.

Wednesday, December 19, 4:00 pm—decorate St. Michael: Sunday, December 23, 11:30 pm—final touches Monday, December 10, 9:00 am

Church of the Resurrection: Church of the Resurrection: Thursday, December 20, 4:00 pm—decorate Saturday, December 15, 9:00am-noon.

Parishioners are encouraged to lend a hand setting up the nativity scenes, trees, arranging poinsettias, etc. Wausau Barbershoppers. The River Valley Harmonizers and guests present their annual Christmas Concert on Call 715-842-4283 if you’d like more info. Tuesday, December 11, at 7:00pm at Lutheran Church, 501 Stewart Avenue. Free admission. Call Roger Eisenman for additional information: 715-675-3019.

Pope Francis: A Man of His Word

Advent Movie Night Monday, December 17 at 6:30pm in Resurrection’s Francis Hall.

Join Deacon Michael Maher in viewing this movie, “..a rare co-production with the Vatican. Pope Francis' ideas and his message are central to this documentary, which sets out to present his work of reform and his answers to today's global questions from death, social justice, immigration, ecology, wealth inequality, materialism, and the role of the family.”

All are welcome.

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