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January 5, 2020 Epiphany of the Lord

Parish Address 150051 Mead Lane (Knowlton) Parish #490 3308 State Hwy 153 (Peplin) Parish #527 Mosinee, WI 54455 Phone……….715-693-3120 Email sfxknowl@mtc.net Website…..…stfrancisxavier-knowlton.org

Pastor Fr. Jim Trempe………….………………..715-693-3120 Email…………………………….frjimtrempe@gmail.com

Parish Secretary Linda Borski……………………………….715-693-3120 Email………………………………….sfxknowl@mtc.net Office Hours: Mon 8:00am - 3:00pm Tues, Wed & Thurs 8:00am - noon

Ministry Scheduler Barbara Fochs……………..……………...715-693-6769

Religious Education Deann Meis………………………………..715-693-4568 Email……………………………………..sfxdre@mtc.net

Youth Minister Julie Studinski………………………….....715-340-4846 Email……………..……………….julieastud@gmail.com

Sunshine Ministry & Prayer Circle Chair Deb Peterson…………...………………...715-693-3102

Bulletin Editor Sandy Morris……………………………...715-693-3120 Email…………….…………………...sfxknowl@mtc.net

Mass Schedule K—Saturdays ………………………...4:30 PM K—Sundays ..……………………….8:30 AM P—Sundays ……………………….10:15 AM K—Tuesdays…………………………. 6:30 PM K—Wednesdays ..………………8:00 AM K—Thursdays …….…………………10:00 AM

K & P Holy Days……….………………TBA

Reconciliation K—Saturday at 4:00PM

K—Sunday at 8:00AM

Baptisms Please email Fr. Jim at frjimtrempe@gmail.com

during pregnancy (prior to the birth of your child) to make arrangements.

Weddings Arrangements are to be made with Fr. Jim at least

8-MONTHS in advance of your wedding. You should not set your date until you know

the church and Fr. Jim are available.

Ministry to the Sick If you or a loved one are hospitalized, in a nursing

home/ in assisted living center or homebound & would like a pastoral visit from Fr. Jim please

notify him at 715-693-3120.

Bulletin Deadline All bulletin articles must be submitted by

MONDAY NOON

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Appointments

Sacrificial Giving Dec. 22

St. Francis Xavier 150051 Mead Lane (Knowlton) St. John the Baptist 3308 State Hwy 153 (Peplin) Mosinee, WI 54455 Phone 715-693-3120

St. Francis Xavier

All ministries, please sign-in upon arrival.

MC Sat Jan 11 Hilary Omernik / Tony Raczek Sun Jan 12 Larry Theiss

Lector Sat Jan 11 Cheryl Intrieri Sun Jan 12 Sara Ahles

Extra Ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Sat Jan 11 Cindy Babiak Sun Jan 12 Carl Belohlavek,Charlotte Bliven, Linda Borski, Allan Cihlar

Hospitality Sat Jan 11 Jerry Babiak Sun Jan 12 Fred Grochmal

Server Sat Jan 11 Gavin Kesy, Emma Kesy, Michael Danczyk, Ruby Mullins Sun Jan 12 George Ahles, Avery Ahles, Lexie Ahles, Shelby Chaney, Devin Grezinski

St. John the Baptist

Lectors Sun Jan 5 Joyce Gorski Sun Jan 12 Marcella Sitko

Extra Ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Sun Jan 5 Ellen Grod, Jamie Dahl, Agnes Ryskiewicz Sun Jan 12 Liz Sitko, Stan Swinick, Ellen Grod

Hospitality Ministers Sun Jan 5 Jim Krzmarcik, Tom Tekippe Sun Jan 12 Daryl Iczykowski, Jim Gorski

Collection Counters Sun Jan 5 Joyce Gorski, Sue Swinick Sun Jan 12 Stan Swinick, Tom Tekippe

Holy Mass Intentions

St. Francis Xavier : Offerings: $ 7,033.40 Votive: $ 28.00

St. John the Baptist Offerings: Offerings : $ 538.00

Paper Pulpit

“Some Magi from the East arrived in Bethlehem searching for the newborn king. When they saw the child with his mother Mary, they prostrated themselves and did him homage. They brought out their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, and presented them to him.” Mt 2:11 Early Christians considered the gifts of the Magi to be symbolic. Gold is the "king of metals" and is symbolic of Jesus' kingship. Frankincense is used in worship and is symbolic of Jesus the High Priest. Jesus is the one and only Priest. I am an ordained priest that Jesus established to baptize, marry, bury, offer the forgiveness of sins, offer Mass, and to be a visible sign of his priesthood. Myrrh is used in burials and is symbolic of Jesus' humanity and ultimately His suffering and death on the cross. The Epiphany commemorates the “manifestation” of God through Christ to the world by the three Magi (Mt 2:1-12). The image of the three wise men from the East kneeling before Jesus, offering their gifts, has been an inspiring symbol of worship. It offers the structure for prayers of adoration and song… ‘We three kings of orient are .’ The story has fascinated people because it links Jesus to the wider world of the orient and to the mysteries of the heavens. It reminds us that we too must bring our gifts to Christ and kneel before Him and worship Him. Not all are willing to prostrate themselves and give Jesus homage. The word we use for “prostrate” is genuflection. We are reminded that we must prostrate and worship Jesus and offer Him our gifts. Jesus came as a baby 2000 years ago and He promises to come at every Mass in the Holy Eucharist. Some do not attend Mass. Some say I can worship Jesus in my own way. But God teaches us we must worship in the assembly-not just on our own. We must come to Him as the three Magi did. Did you know that from the beginning that God demands we worship? It’s the first thing he asked the Israelites to do. That’s why the Church has always taught that missing Mass (even once) is a mortal sin. It’s the most basic thing God asks of us. Many don’t and that worries me and it should worry them. Some are even trying to do away with God. Let’s face it there are many reasons to miss Mass, but one gigantic reason not to – It’s what God demands of us. We can’t get to heaven on our own. Do you know someone who has stopped coming to Mass? Invite them back. Please see me if you have any questions or want some more clarification or help. I want to thank you for the many cards and gifts. I don’t think I will have to buy gas or pay at the “men’s mall” for many months. Your kindness and generosity is most ap-preciated. Have a great and blessed week. Fr. Jim Trempe

K)Sat Jan 4 4:30pm † Renee Haroldson K)Sun Jan 5 8:30am † Parishioners of SFX & SJB P)Sun Jan 5 10:15am † Esther Zogata K)Tue Jan 7 6:30pm † Elaine Bell K)Wed Jan 8 8:00am † Mark Raczek K)Thu Jan 9 10:00am † Mary Waite K)Sat Jan 11 4:30pm † Barb & Betty Wengelski K)Sun Jan 12 8:30am † Mark Raczek P)Sun Jan 12 10:15am † Mary Gaffron

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Calendar of Events

January 5, 2020 Epiphany of the Lord

“If God so loved us, we also must love one another.”

SCRIP Schedule

Epiphany of the Lord

Epiphany is celebrated 12 days after Christmas and is the time when Christians remember the Wise Men who

visited Jesus.

Thank you to everyone who brought non-perishable food items for our annual collection. We were able to fill

15 boxes to help people in our community. Thank you for your generosity. Also, thank you to the Lake

DuBay Lions Club for their generous donation and the members who helped distribute the boxes.

Happy New Year!!

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT RETREAT FOR ALL COUPLES.

PRACTICAL. CHRIST-CENTERED. SACRAMENTAL. Jan. 18, 9-3:00, Mary Mother of the Church-La Crosse

Feb. 8, 9-3:00, St. Therese Church-Rothschild Couple cost: Engaged-$25 / Dating & Married- $40 Questions: contact Office for Marriage & Family Life

dkitzhaber@diolc.org

Couples Retreat

DISCERNING A VOCATION TO THE PERMANENT DIACONATE?

If you are a man between 30 and 60 years of age and think God may be calling you to be a permanent deacon, there will be a Diaconate Discernment Retreat on Saturday, April 4, 2020. The first step is to contact Deacon Kevin Ray, Director of the Office for the Diaconate. Email kray@diolc.org, or call 608.791.2665.

MARCH FOR LIFE BUS TRIP – Chicago, Saturday, Jan 11, 2020 Daley Plaza, Chicago, IL

Join fellow pro-lifers Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 on the ever growing March for Life in Chicago at Daley Plaza. Pro-life Wisconsin organizes pick-up locations across Wisconsin with chartered buses and provides roundtrip travel to/from Chicago. Pick up locations in the Diocese of La Crosse will be Wausau, Plover, Onalaska and Tomah…and the possibility of Eau Claire. Select your pick-up location when purchasing a ticket. Info at www.diolic.org/respect-life

All servers are invited to our winter Slip and Slide Water Park Event at Grand Lodge Water Park in

Rothschild on Sunday, January 19th from 1-4PM. Servers are Free - Join us for

Waterpark fun, pizza party and more! Families are invited to join, cost for non servers is $16 pp -

must RSVP to Julie Studinski 715-340-4846 or julieastud@gmail.com by January 10th. HOPE you can

make it!

Attention Mass Servers

January 11 Jan Motz & Rita Olson

January 12 Phil & Deb Peterson

Thank You

Tuesdays Adoration 6:00pm; Mass 6:30pm

Bible Study 7:00pm Fri-Sun Jan 3-5

January Serenity Retreat St. Anthony’s Retreat

K)Wed Jan 8 CCD Classes & Parent/Sacrament of Reconciliation

K)Thu Jan 9 Choir Practice K)Wed Jan 15 CCD Classes K)Thu Jan 16 Choir Practice Wed Feb 8 *Marriage Enrichment Retreat-Wausau Fri-Sun Feb 21-23

Men’s Silent Retreat St. Anthony’s Retreat Center

*See poster on bulletin board for details K)St. Francis Xavier P)St John the Baptist

Your help is needed keeping the church sidewalks and steps safe this winter. If you are able to help shovel snow, please sign-up. Sheets are available on the bulletin board in the gathering space. If you have any questions, please

contact Tim Spoerl at 715-693-1121. Thank you.

Your Help is Needed

PRO-LIFE SIGNATURE AD NOTICE You are invited to participate in the Pro-Life Signature Ad, which will appear twice in the Wausau Daily Herald; Jan

19th and 22nd.Your signature helps let our community that you believe all human life if precious and should be

protected. Envelopes are available in the pews.

A donation is asked for each name to pay for the cost of the ad. Thank you for speaking out for the unborn. Please return the envelopes by Jan 5th in either the collection bas-

ket or in the box in the gathering space.

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