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A Statement From The USCCB President On This Weekend’s Bombings And Church Collapse - A statement from the President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in response to today's bombing of worshipers during Mass in Cairo, as well as bombings in Turkey and Somalia and the Church collapse in Nigeria...Read More News from the Pope: Pope at Audience: "Jesus’ coming brings consolation to thirsting world" - (Vatican Radio) Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the theme of 'Christian hope' at his Wednesday General Audience, saying the Kingdom brought by Jesus at his birth calls us to be joyful heralds in a world that “yearns for justice, truth, and peace”...Read More News from the Church: Heart of St. John Berchmans Brought From Europe to USA - The heart of St. John Berchmans has come from Belgium to spend this week in Louisiana. It’s encased for all to see in a silver and gold reliquary, 18 inches tall. It’s the first time in 395 years the saint’s heart has left Belgium. This event especially marks the 150th anniversary on Dec. 14 of his apparition in Louisiana to bring a miraculous cure that became the miracle for his canonization....Read more
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RALLY IN ROZELLVILLE for Youth on December 17 Marshfield Deanery is hosting a youth rally at St. Andrew’s in Rozellville expecting hundred of teens from across the Diocese to celebrate faith from noon-3pm. Includes a meal! There will be a band from the Twin Cities Free-Will offering will be taken. For more information, contact Mr. Dan Kitzhaber .
High School Youth Group meets @ the Becker Home from 8-9pm. The topic for the year will be Theology of the Body for Teens. For questions, contact Mr. Dan Kitzhaber . March For Life Pilgrimage 2017 All people 13 years of age and older are invited to be a witness to the dignity of life for the unborn, elderly, and those who society regards as useless. We’ll travel with a Diocesan group via motorcoach. This is for YOUTH & ADULTS. Cost is ~$330 for teens, $290 for chaperones. Deposit of $175 due by Dec. 1. Pilgrims will also get a hooded sweatshirt. Fundraising options and need-based scholarships are available. (*$25 less if you have a hood from previous March) For more information, please contact Mr. Dan Kitzhaber . Pilgrims for Life Fundraiser – Need PINT Jars & ClothThe youth preparing to participate in the March for Life will again be making and selling delicious Jar Mixes. We need more PINT size canning jars as well as Christmas colored cloth scraps for covering jars. If you have some to donate, please contact Mr. Dan Kitzhaber SHS High School Luncheon Bible Study: Every Tuesday meet in room 310 during your lunch period. Bring a hunger to grow in your faith 7 a bag lunch (or school lunch). We read, discuss & share God’s Word and the food. This year, we’ll be reading the Gospel of Mark. This is a GREAT opportunity! Bring your friends!! Teen & Young Adult Retreat Team Looking for teens and young adults to help lead youth retreats. Living Stones is the name of the group and it rocks! Meet lots of great people, grow in your faith, and have tons of fun. If interested, contact Mr. Dan Kitzhaber Praised be Jesus Christ! “Hell is not a subject to be avoided; it is a place to be avoided. Thinking about Hell is actually a very good idea. It’s a good way to keep ourselves out of it.” Dale Ahlquist spoke these words and they give us food for thought as we continue our meditation on the four last things (death, judgment, Heaven and Hell). For the record, Ahlquist is the president of the G.K. Chesterton Society (www.chesterton.org) and one of the most delightful speakers around. Speaking of Chesterton, he wrote a fabulous book titled The Ball and the Cross which tells the tale of two men willing to duel to the death over the existence of God. The atheist and the believer are chased from one town to the next by people who find it ludicrous that anyone would take such things so seriously. And isn’t that the problem these days – not that much has changed in the many millennia of human history – Socrates famously quipped that “the unexamined life is not worth living.” Our topic of hell, for instance, is not one that many of us give much thought. There were times when fire and brimstone homilies had people shaking in their boots, but those days are gone and in their wake we rightfully realize that fear is not the best motivator. Just the same, some fear and trembling help us to approach life with the right amount of seriousness – that our actions could lead us and others to an eternal punishment more horrible than we could ever fathom. C.S. Lewis gave a very famous sermon in 1942 titled “The Weight of Glory” and the following lengthy quote deserves more than a cursory glance: “It is a serious thing to live in a society of possible gods and goddesses, to remember that the dullest most uninteresting person you can talk to may one day be a creature which, if you saw it now, you would be strongly tempted to worship, or else a horror and a corruption such as you now meet, if at all, only in a nightmare. All day long we are, in some degree helping each other to one or the other of these destinations. It is in the light of these overwhelming possibilities, it is with the awe and the circumspection proper to them, that we should conduct all of our dealings with one another, all friendships, all loves, all play, all politics. There are no ordinary people. You have never talked to a mere mortal. Nations, cultures, arts, civilizations - these are mortal, and their life is to ours as the life of a gnat. But it is immortals whom we joke with, work with, marry, snub, and exploit - immortal horrors or everlasting splendors.” As Lewis, Chesterton, and Socrates make clear, our actions determine our fate. For those who deny the existence of Hell, they unknowingly also deny the existence of freedom; if there is no Hell, then it does not matter how I live or how I treat my fellow man – for better or worse I am going to Heaven because there is no alternative. Even without Divine Revelation, the existence of Hell is a reasonable thing to believe because it means “everybody won’t be treated all the same.” The preceding words are lyrics from Johnny Cash’s song “The Man Comes Around,” which is a meditation on the Book of Revelation. Check it out sometime – you’ll never read Revelation the same way again. Heavenly Father, convince us of the slavery of evil so as to avoid it and the eternal punishment it brings!
Your friend in Christ, Father Martin Christ the King “ ornament tradition”, which has been a success in previous years You are asked to provide an ornament (purchased or has been handmade) (*only if you choose to do so) for the large gathering room Christmas Tree which is placed in front of the stained glass window The tree will be put up on decorating day-December 18th after the 10 a.m. mass. We ask that you keep in mind when choosing an ornament to keep the theme “Religious and respectable” Example: Baby Jesus / Jesus, Mary & Joseph in the manger / Angels / Christmas Wreath / Christmas Tree / Cross etc. This is a wonderful project to involve your families in preparing for the birth of baby Jesus. You may personally place it on the Christmas Tree yourself, after Sunday - December 18th. Your ornament will be stored away after Christmas, when the tree is taken down in January, and it will be placed back on tree the upcoming year If you wish to have your ornament back, we ask that you personally remove it and take it home in January, 2017. Thank you for participating .
Your help is needed: Kay Derks and Sue Toufar are asking whoever took “Gift Tags” from the Christmas Giving Tree, the weekend of Dec. 3 & 4, without signing them out to please contact them. Our parish gets a specific number of tags for each family and they must all be accounted for. The reason for the tags is a verification point and if gift items are not placed under tree, by Dec .18th they than can be called. We pray they contact Kay or Sue. “Choir practice for the 10:00PM Christmas Eve mass will be December 4th, 11th, and 18th, following the 10:00AM mass. Starting approximately 11:15 and lasting until approximately 12:30. All are welcome to join us, but please plan on attending at least two, preferably all three, of the rehearsals if you will be singing.” Thank you, Theresa Schauer Practice for Children’s Christmas Eve. (Mass @ 4 pm on Dec. 24th ) Those who wish to participate please come to these practices, after school on Monday-December 12th and Monday, December 19 starting @ 3:30pm . They may participate even if a sign up sheet has not been filled out. We ask that you bring your child/children to the church on these days Any questions please call Bernice Becker Church decorating for Christmas will take place on Sunday December 18, 2016 after the 10 a.m. Mass. There is a saying “many hands help the task, to be completed in a timely manner” A sign-up sheet has been placed on back table and if you are able to give your time and talent on this day, we would greatly appreciate your help, Ministry participants are needed for the Christmas Mass celebrations here at Christ the King parish. Christmas Eve. * December 24, 2016 mass @ 4 p.m. (Children program) and Christmas Eve.* December 24, 2016 mass @ 10 p.m. and on Christmas Day-December 25, 2016 mass @ 10 a.m. Sign-up sheets have been placed on back table for you. If you will be attending any of these Christmas masses your participation is greatly appreciated. God’s blessings Area Parishes and their “Advent Penance Services”: Thursday-Dec. 1, 2016 @ Our Lady of Peace-Mfld @ 5 p.m. Thursday-Dec 15, 2016 @ Sacred Heart-Mfld @ 5 p.m. Thursday-Dec. 22, 2016 @St. John’s-Mfld. @ 5 p.m.
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Feast Of Our Lady Of Guadalupe To Be A Day Of Prayer And Solidarity With Families Of Immigrants - WASHINGTON—A Day of Prayer with a focus on the plight of refugees and migrants will take place across the United States on December 12, 2016, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. It will be a time to place before a merciful God the hopes, fears, and needs of all those families who have come to the U.S. seeking a better life...Read More News from the Pope: Pope Francis: In Advent, it is important to reflect on hope - (Vatican Radio) At his General Audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis began a new series of catecheses on “Christian Hope”. In our times, which seem so dark, the Pope said we often feel “lost in the face of the wickedness and the violence that surround us.” We may even feel “discouraged, because we feel powerless, and it seems the darkness might never end.”...Read More News from the Church: Pope Francis Recognizes Martyrdom of Father Stanley Rother - OKLAHOMA CITY — Pope Francis has recognized the martyrdom of Father Stanley Rother, a priest of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City who served in Guatemala, making him the first martyr to have been born in the United States. “Servant of God Father Stanley Rother has been approved for beatification!” Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City announced on Facebook Dec. 2. “He is the first U.S.-born martyr and priest to receive this official recognition from the Vatican! And, of course, the first from Oklahoma!”...Read more RALLY IN ROZELLVILLE for Youth on December 17 Marshfield Deanery is hosting a youth rally at St. Andrew’s in Rozellville expecting hundred of teens from across the Diocese to celebrate faith from noon-3pm. Includes a meal! There will be a band from the Twin Cities Free-Will offering will be taken. For more information, contact Mr. Dan Kitzhaber .
Young Adults There will be a gathering for all young adults in the area on Tuesday, December 13 at 6:30pm in St. Francis Hall at St. John’s. We will learn more about Divine Mercy. There will be time for socializing, snacking, praying and learning! For more information contact Dan Kitzhaber or Fr Sedlacek. High School Youth Group meets @ the Becker Home from 8-9pm. The topic for the year will be Theology of the Body for Teens. For questions, contact Mr. Dan Kitzhaber . March For Life Pilgrimage 2017 All people 13 years of age and older are invited to be a witness to the dignity of life for the unborn, elderly, and those who society regards as useless. We’ll travel with a Diocesan group via motorcoach. This is for YOUTH & ADULTS. Cost is ~$330 for teens, $290 for chaperones. Deposit of $175 due by Dec. 1. Pilgrims will also get a hooded sweatshirt. Fundraising options and need-based scholarships are available. (*$25 less if you have a hood from previous March) For more information, please contact Mr. Dan Kitzhaber . Pilgrims for Life Fundraiser – Need PINT Jars & ClothThe youth preparing to participate in the March for Life will again be making and selling delicious Jar Mixes. We need more PINT size canning jars as well as Christmas colored cloth scraps for covering jars. If you have some to donate, please contact Mr. Dan Kitzhaber SHS High School Luncheon Bible Study: Every Tuesday meet in room 310 during your lunch period. Bring a hunger to grow in your faith 7 a bag lunch (or school lunch). We read, discuss & share God’s Word and the food. This year, we’ll be reading the Gospel of Mark. This is a GREAT opportunity! Bring your friends!! Teen & Young Adult Retreat Team Looking for teens and young adults to help lead youth retreats. Living Stones is the name of the group and it rocks! Meet lots of great people, grow in your faith, and have tons of fun. If interested, contact Mr. Dan Kitzhaber Praised be Jesus Christ! Probably any list of the most provocative phrases one hears these days would have to include “don’t judge me” and “I’m offended.” The great thing about statements such as these is that they are almost completely subjective and make any response practically impossible. Now the fact of the matter is that we will be judged someday, and the One who will do the judging is, among other things, all-knowing and all-powerful. This is a matter of faith and we do well to admit that we could be wrong. But if the Bible is true and all Jesus did and said is true, then we can be sure that what we do in this life will echo unto eternity. A very good catechist used to teach her students that they will be judged based on what they knew to be true and how they lived accordingly. In other words, we won’t be held responsible for things we did not understand. As you can imagine, people are sometimes quick to conclude that ignorance is the way to go – after all, if we can’t be held responsible for what we were never taught, then please don’t tell us that illicit pleasures are sinful because they lead to selfishness and pride; what we don’t know can’t hurt us, can it? Oh, the games we play thinking that judgment is something we can control and basically have on our terms. I’m reminded of the story Father Steven Scheier told about his death experience that happened in 1985. To summarize, Father Scheier shared with Mother Angelica years later that he was in a terrible car accident. He was given little chance of survival and unsurprisingly, had an experience of judgment, a near-death experience. Jesus revealed to him that he had lived his priesthood only for himself. Jesus made a variety of judgments and Father Scheier recounted later that they were indisputable – he admitted that when Jesus spoke it was so true that no one would be tempted to dispute it. Jesus told Father Scheier that by the life he had lived he had chosen to be eternally separated from God, and the priest knew it was true. However, a female voice interjected and said, “My Son, I believe that if you give him another chance, he will choose You.” A pregnant pause followed, after which Jesus said, “Okay Mother, he is all yours.” As you can imagine, Father Scheier has been a very different priest ever since. I spoke with him over the phone once to confirm the story and he sent me a transcript of everything he experienced all those years ago. One thing that stands out is the tremendous influence Mary seems to have at the end of our lives. She is a creature like us, so in no way will she share in the judgment that is reserved to God alone. Just the same, given the veracity of Father Scheier’s experience and the fact that the Hail Mary ends with the words, “pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death,” many find consolation in Mary’s maternal influence. Michelangelo felt the same way, as his famous “Last Judgment” fresco in the Sistine Chapel makes abundantly clear (you can easily find an image on the Internet). For those who prefer a more interior image, Dante’s Divine Comedy is the most famous treatment of final judgment. Dante decided to call it a comedy in contrast to a tragedy, because the latter has a sad ending while the former a happy one. Jesus made a happy ending possible by His death and resurrection. As Saint Augustine sagely pointed out, “He who created us without our help will not save us without our consent.” If you want your judgment to go well, confess your sins to a priest; if you don’t, well then I’ll have no choice but to whine about how “I’m offended!” And, contrary to what Father Burish says about me, I really dislike whining!
May God help us to search our hearts so as to make a good and healing confession of our sins! Your friend in Christ, Father Martin Masses for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary @ Christ the King * December 7, 2016 * Vigil Mass @ 6:40 pm. & December 8, 2016 * Mass @ 8:30 am Ministry participants are needed to help the celebrant @ mass, sign up sheet on back table. St John’s in Mfld. * December 7, 2016 @ 6:30 pm & December 8, 2016 * Masses @ 6:30 am / 8 am / 6 pm
“Choir practice for the 10:00PM Christmas Eve mass will be December 4th, 11th, and 18th, following the 10:00AM mass. Starting approximately 11:15 and lasting until approximately 12:30. All are welcome to join us, but please plan on attending at least two, preferably all three, of the rehearsals if you will be singing.” Thank you, Theresa Schauer Church decorating for Christmas will take place on Sunday December 18, 2016 after the 10 a.m. Mass. There is a saying “many hands help the task, to be completed in a timely manner” A sign-up sheet has been placed on back table and if you are able to give your time and talent on this day, we would greatly appreciate your help, Ministry participants are needed for the Christmas Mass celebrations here at Christ the King parish. Christmas Eve. * December 24, 2016 mass @ 4 p.m. (Children program) and Christmas Eve.* December 24, 2016 mass @ 10 p.m. and on Christmas Day-December 25, 2016 mass @ 10 a.m. Sign-up sheets have been placed on back table for you. If you will be attending any of these Christmas masses your participation is greatly appreciated. God’s blessings Area Parishes and their “Advent Penance Services”: Thursday-Dec. 1, 2016 @ Our Lady of Peace-Mfld @ 5 p.m. Thursday-Dec 15, 2016 @ Sacred Heart-Mfld @ 5 p.m. Thursday-Dec. 22, 2016 @St. John’s-Mfld. @ 5 p.m. Wednesday night-December 7th after Mass is done, you will have the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation , here at Christ the King. There will be 2 priests to hear confessions from 8 p.m. until 10 p.m. Place this on your “to do list” in preparation of Christmas. * National Night of Prayer for Life: Please join us in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after mass is finished starting at around 7:30 pm until 8:15 am on Thursday morning. If you are able to be part of this hourly adoration, a sign-up sheet has been placed on back table. Our objective is to have one person, etc. every hour, in prayer. We will be praying for our beloved United States, asking our Patroness, Mary the Immaculate Mother, to help us with her prayers and inspire us with her example & take time to pray in the quiet of church for pro-life. Time again for the “Giving Tree” !!! The tree will be placed in the Gathering Room the weekend of November 19 & 29, 2016 . Each year the Family Life and Social Justice Committee members and the families who receive the gifts are overwhelmed by your generosity. A reminder: If you take a tag, please write your name and phone number on the “sign-up sheet” located in the gathering room (This is so that we can contact you if there is no gift on that last date, for the tag for which you signed up for. Every year this happens that someone forgets to bring the gift in by that last date for collection on Sunday, so the sign-up sheet is very important and saves the day.) Also, very important, please place the gift tag on the gift so that we can get it to the right person/family. Deadline that the gifts are to be brought back to the church is Sunday-December 18, 2016 so that we can arrange to have the families pick their gifts up in a timely manner. Any questions, please call Sue Toufar at 715-659-4429 or Kay Derks at 715-659-4046.
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Monday - Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Stay Connected with Our ParishWelcome from Our PastorWelcome to Christ the King Catholic Church! Ever since 1938 this parish has been assisting souls in their quest for deeper union with God. Our mission statement is essentially found in the stained glass window above the main altar: “For Christ our King.” Insofar as God made us and we belong to Him, we have come to... Read More
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