Mass Schedule / Scripture Readings / Intentions/ Minist ry Par ticipants

Monday - April 17, 2017 * Communion Service @ 8:30 am * Acts 2:14,22-33 * Mt 28:8-15

Tuesday - April 18, 2017 * Mass @ 8:30 am * Acts 2:36-41 * Jn 20:11-18 * Mass Intention: + Arnold and Lucille Mellenthin

Wednesday - April 19, 2017 * Communion Service @ 8:30 am * Acts 3:1-10 * Lk 24:13-35

Thursday - April 20, 2017 * Mass @ 8:30 am* Acts 3:11-26 * Lk 24:35-48 * Mass Intention: +Robert Bauer

Friday - April 21, 2017 * Communion Service @ 8:30 am * Acts 4:1-12 * Jn 21:1-14

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Saturday - April 22, 2017 * 4 p.m. Mass Readings: Acts 4:13-21 * Mk 16:9-15

Mass Intention: + Dave Taylor

Lector: Lar ry Schultz

Extra-Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Shelly Schultz * Joan Meyer * Volunteer needed

Servers: Elijah Schuh and Alexander Wolf Crucifix Bearer: Aryiah Schuh

Ministers of Welcome: Ron and Camron Schuh

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Divine Mercy Sunday – April 23, 2017 * 8 a.m. Mass Readings: Acts 2:42-47 * 1 Pt 1:3-9 * Jn 20:19-31

Mass Intention: + Deceased members of the Parish Council of Catholic Women

Lector: Deb Mlsna

Extra-Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Marcia Draeger * Doreen Heber t * Volunteer Needed

Servers: Becca Mlsna and Alexis Mlsna Crucifix Bearer: Needed

Minister of Welcome: David and Steven Heber t

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Divine Mercy Sunday - April 23, 2017 * 10 a.m. Mass Readings: Acts 2:42-47 * 1 Pt 1:3-9 * Jn 20:19-31

Mass Intention: Priest’s Intention

Lector: Rita Austin

Extra-Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Pauline Frome * Barbara Ward * Volunteer Needed

Servers: Felcia Bauer Crucifix Bearer: Needed

Ministers of Welcome: Dawn Allar and J im Bauer

*** April 22 & 23 ***2nd Collection will be taken @ all weekend masses by the Parish Council of Catholic Women ***

Easter Sunday

The Resurrection of the Lord

April 16, 2017

Website: ctkspencer.net

Baptism.. Expectant parents are to par ticipate in the Baptism

preparation program offered in February, June and October. The

Baptisms are then scheduled for the second and fourth Sundays of the

month, after the 10:00 a.m. Mass

Marriage.. Arrangements must be made at least six months in

advance by contacting the parish pastor.

Anointing of the Sick.. (which was known as Extreme Unction or

Last Rites) has taken a different connotation since The Second Vatican

Council. The sacrament is celebrated not only for those who are dying,

but to those preparing for major surgery, the aged, and the sick. It is

time for the Church to pray for and with those who are ill and anoint

them with oil. The proper celebrant of this sacrament is a priest. Those

who desire to receive this sacrament are to contact Fr. Martin,

in advance.

Penance . . Saturday afternoon 3:15 p.m. until 3:45 p.m.

or by appointment

As members of God’s family, Christ the King Parish will always be a

welcoming community that comforts, shares its Catholic faith, and

inspires others.

First Sunday… Joan Meyer

Second Sunday… Barb Ward

Third Sunday… Sue Mews

Fourth Sunday… Deacon Jeff and Rita Austin

Fifth Sunday… Shelly Schultz

Sue Kappel (substitute)

Rosie Frank (substitute)

Jack and Kris Franklin (substitute)

Sue Strebe (substitute)

Christ the King Parish

Email address: ck_spencer@frontier.com

Parish Office Address: 107 East Wendell Street

Praised be Jesus Christ! Some years ago there was an article about a city in Turkey (Malatya) that equipped their local morgue with the latest motion detector gadgetry in case any of the bodies stored there had been declared dead by mis-take. Given that today is Easter, one does wonder what such technology would have recorded had it been available the night of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. However, for those who think this would be sufficient evidence to convince our fallen world, recall Abraham’s words in Jesus’ story from the 16th chapter of Saint Luke’s Gospel: “If they will not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded if someone should rise from the dead,” (Luke 16:31). By the way, a very Blessed and Happy Easter to you and your loved ones! Because we’ve had a rigorous series on the Ten Com-mandments, you’ve earned a briefer column this week. Easter made the Sacraments possible because Jesus conquered sin and death by His Resurrection. Now we are blessed to be able to go to Mass every Sunday and even every day if we’re able and inclined to do so. As the great Jacques Bossuet once wrote, “Nothing is greater in the universe than Jesus Christ, and nothing is greater in Jesus Christ than His sacrifice.” Therefore, assisting at the Mass is the greatest human activity you can engage in during this lifetime. It’s too bad we fail to realize this and some of it is because even priests do not al-ways believe it. There used to be a plaque in sacristies that priests were invited to read just before offering the Mass – it said, “Oh, priest of God, celebrate this Mass as if it were your first Mass, your last Mass, your only Mass.” Well, we priests are human and sometimes we are tired, distracted, or just not emotionally engaged. Your job is to pray for us – God knows I pray for you all the time and it’s wearing me out! Jesting aside, let me encourage you to have Masses said for your loved ones, both living or deceased. Nothing is more powerful in helping people get to Heaven than to offer a Mass for them. You can do so by calling the office and scheduling one. Keep in mind that the calendar fills quickly; we are happy to have a retired priest offer the Mass or to send them on to the mis-sions. There is a $10.00 offering that the priest can keep or give away (many give these “stipends” away as they are taxa-ble income). For the record, there are recommended offer-ings for a couple of the Sacraments: $10.00 for Baptism, and $75.00 for a Wedding Mass. These fees are put into the “Custodial Account” and are used for charitable works, such as gas and food vouchers for the needy or as donations to the Hannah Center or St. Vincent de Paul. We also use this ac-count to help people pay for their annulments. You might be surprised at how much good your parish is doing in this com-munity. And it all begins with the holy Mass! As G.K. Chester-ton once remarked, “The Mass is long and boring, unless you really love God.”

May God bless you with the unshakeable hope of His Risen Son this Easter!

Your friend in Christ, Father Martin

From the Desk of : Father Samuel Martin

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND AREA EVENTS

Christ the King

Catholic Parish

Finance Report

for: Month of March

(February 1 thru March 31, 2017)

Income of: $ 17,552.62 Expenses of: $13,340.33

Credit of : $4,212.29

Detailed report can be located on main bulletin board in church.

Ministry Participants: May * June * July and August schedule

has been completed. Please stop to pick your copy up at the

back table in the gathering room of church. Your time and talent in

helping with these ministries is greatly appreciated.

Annual Knights of Columbus “Tootsie Roll Sale “ will take place

the weekend of April 22 & 23, 2017 after all masses.

Ladies: An invitation is extended to you to attend:

Mfld. Deanery Council of Catholic Women’s “Spring General

Assembly.” Theme: “Divine Mercy, It’s Past and it’s future”

Guest speaker: Sister Mary Veronica

Date: Thursday-April 20, 2017 @ St. Mary’s Parish in

Auburndale, WI. Registration @ 5:30 pm with dinner @

6 pm and meeting @ 7 pm. * Registration fee: $8.00

Come and join us for an evening of spirituality, hospitality,

friendships, basket raffles and door prizes .

BASEBALL FANS: Save the date: Thursday-July 20, 2017 for

our “Parish Family Night” with the Wausau Woodchucks,

organized by the Family Life Committee. Watch the weekend

bulletin in June for the sign up details.

On the weekend of April 22 & 23, 2017 * Diocesan Council of

Catholic Women Annual collection will take place. The ladies for

our P.C.CW. will be taking up a second collection at all weekend

masses. Proceeds are used for spirituality, education, conventions,

workshops, leadership training, support, and charitable works that

take place during the upcoming year throughout the Diocese of

LaCrosse. There is a need for 2 ladies at each weekend mass to

take up this collection * a sign-up sheet has been placed on

table. Please consider volunteering and helping us out with

this request . Thank you.

Ladies mark your calendars: Annual Mother/Daughter

Breakfast will be hosted by the Holy Name Society on Sunday-

May 7, 2017 after the 8 am. mass. Grandmothers, mother s,

daughters, godmothers and ladies who have given guidance to our

families are extended an invitation to come to the dining hall of

church and enjoy a good meal, on their special day! Men, teenage

boys and boys of the parish: your help is needed to set-up, prepare,

serve, clean\up, etc. for this event. Please contact Todd Rueth @

715-659-5213 to offer your time & talent to make this a memorable

time for the ladies. Thank you.

West Coast Vocation Pilgrimage - May 30 -June 16, 2017

Sponsored by Mater Redemptoris House of Formation.

Come join us for a 17-day pilgrimage to four different religious

communities, various shrines, California Missions, a couple Nation-

al Parks, and maybe a beach or two between here and the West

Coast! Registration is open to young women in and beyond high

school. Space is extremely limited, so registrations will be accepted

on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information or to reg-

ister visit the Mater Redemptoris House of Formation web-

site: www.materredemptoris.org.

All ladies of the parish, all circles of the P.C.C.W. You are

asked to participate in *** NO BAKE ” “BAKE SALE” ***

starting the weekend’s of April 22 & 23 and April 29 & 30. This

being a no bake / bake sale, we would like to request from each

PCCW members a contribution of $10.00, however whatever you

can contribute is sincerely appreciated. The monies r eceived

will help to continue providing for the upcoming projects and

programs happening in the year ahead. Please make out your check

to: Christ the King PCCW and place your donation into an

envelope with your name / PCCW Circle and drop into weekend

offertory collection basket. Thank you .

Lady Knight’s next mtg.-Tuesday-April 18th @ the KC Hall in

Mfld @ 6:30 pm All [practicing Catholic Women are invited

to attend. If you are interested in joining the Lady Knight’s, please

call Corrine Johnson, President @ 715-676-2549 or come to the

meeting Your spouse NEED NOT be a member of the Knights of

Columbus for you to join the Lady Knight’s

An order has been placed for “Congratulations / Ordination to

the Priesthood Greeting cards. When the order comes in an

announcement will be made at the weekend masses for parishioners

to purchase a greeting card. The “Priestly Ordination” of Deacon Aaron Becker will take

place on Saturday – June 24th, 2017 @ 10:30 @ the St. Joseph the

Workman Cathedral in La Crosse. A bus has been acquired for

parishioners to have transportation to La Crosse and back on June

24th . Cost of $15.00 per person is to be paid when you register.

Space is limited to 49 bus seats and will be filled on “First Come”

basis. Please register by calling parish office @ 715-659-4480 and

talking to parish secretary, Judy. A required Mandatory “Adult

Medical Release and Permission Form” is needed and Judy will

provide one for you, when you register. You are asked to bring the

form with you on Saturday morning, June 24th . The Progressive

Travel Bus will be in the church parking lot @ 7:45 am and leaving

@ 8 am for La Crosse. If you are not able to personally go to the

cathedral for Aaron Becker’s ordination, the event will be live

streamed for those who are unable to attend but wish to watch

using their computer or other connected device

Use this link at: www.diolc.org/live the day of the ordination

mass.

CASE FOR CHRIST movie playing at Roger’s Cinema A

GREAT movie around Easter. It’s based on the true story of

investigative reporter Lee Strobel attempting to disprove the

historical resurrection of Christ. His final outcome is life changing.

Showing April 7-19th daily at 6:10 & 8:55 p.m.

Matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 12:40 & 3:25 p.m.

Youth Ministry News

*** Pray daily for vocations to the priesthood, religious life, and sacramental marriage ***

Religious Education

CASE FOR CHRIST movie playing at Roger’s Cinema A GREAT movie around Easter.

It’s based on the true story of investigative reporter Lee Strobel attempting to

disprove the historical resurrection of Christ. His final outcome is life changing.

Showing April 7-19th daily at 6:10 & 8:55 p.m. Matinees on Saturday and Sunday

at 12:40 & 3:25 p.m.

World Youth Day 2019 in Panama update The next World Youth Day gathering will

be in Panama in 2019. Because it will be in January, we will not be organizing a pilgrimage but are instead

looking at offering a foreign mission trip in the summer of 2019. If you have any other questions, please contact

Mr. Dan Kitzhaber .

Help with Feed My Starving Children Program Apr. 20-22 Join with others from our parish family to help

assemble food packs for starving children around the world. This year’s goal for this community-wide effort is

to have 1500 volunteers of all ages to pack 273,292 meals!! It will be held at Zion United Methodist (by

Menard’s). We have three time slots reserved. Th 4/20, 6:30-8:30pm / Fr 4/21, 4-6pm / Sa 4/22, 8-10am

Contact Mr. Dan Kitzhaber to reserve spots.

CATHOLIC Adventure Camp July 9-14. This is for teens currently in grades 6-12. Crosswoods Christian Adventure

Camp, located south of Ashland, has been reserved for the Diocese of LaCrosse! This high adventure week

will offer you the chance for rock climbing, repelling, canoeing, mountain bike riding, low ropes and high

ropes, adventure trails, hiking, and time for prayer, the sacraments and reflection on God’s marvelous

creation. The total cost will be about $400 for youth and $200 for adults. Signup soon. Financial help is

available. If you have any other questions, please contact Mr. Dan Kitzhaber.

Youth Minister:

Mr. Dan Kitzhaber

St. John the Baptist:

715-384-3252 ext. #6

Email:

yministry@frontier.com

D.R.E:

Mrs. Deb Mlsna

ReligiousEd@frontier.com

April 30 - First Holy Communion at the 10am Mass.

Please pray for our First Communicants!

Our second grade students will be receiving their First Holy

Communion on April 30, 2017. They have been preparing

all year and are doing an excellent job! Please pray for our

students and their families as they draw near to receiving

this beautiful sacrament!

ANNOUCEMENTS

To place a prayer request on the Christ the King Prayer Chain, please call these prayer leaders:

Sue Mews (715-384-1780, Marcia Draeger (715-659-5182), Kay Derks (715-659-4046), Joan Meyer (715-384-2774)

Each of these has a list of people to call and inform them about your prayer requests, do not call parish office.

You may also place your requests on the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Prayer Chain by calling

Shirley @ 715–384-3613 and Donna 715-384-2479 (there are 2 lists) and they will take your request.

Christ the King Staff: Fr . Samuel Mar tin : Pastor * Fr . Daniel Sedlacek : Associate Pastor * Deacon Jeff Austin : Per manent Deacon

* Judy A. Drechsler : Parish Secretary * Bonnie Jakel : Sacristan * Gary Niziolek : Part-time Maintenance * Dan Kalepp : Lawn Mowing

Parish office Hours Are: Monday * Tuesday * Wednesday - 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Thursday - 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. * Friday - Office is CLOSED

The Diocese of La Crosse is committed to creating a safe environment within the Church for children and youth.

We continue to have a special care for and a commitment to reaching out to victims of sexual abuse and their

families.

*** Out of Town Mass times *** When you and your family are traveling, do not stress out about missing Mass. It is easy to locate a

Parish near where you are staying by visiting this website: www.masstimes.org to find mass time for out-of-town churches, with a number of

options (zip code, city, etc.)

Attention Engaged Couples: Registration is now open for the Married Love: Two Becoming One classes in Marshfield starting this fall.

The dates for 2017-2018 are: August 19, November 4, February 17, and April 7. Couples should first contact their priest and then plan to

attend a class at least six months before their wedding. Be sure to register early because classes fill quickly. For questions or to register, contact

Alanna Hart at hart_alanna@yahoo.com or 715-650-7310.

Doing your spring cleaning * Please keep in mind we will be collecting gently used, clean winter outerwear items in October of 2017 for

Mariann’s Closet at Spencer Schools. Last year was a huge success and we would like to continue this tradition. Mariann Maki was a beloved 4K

teacher who lost her battle to cancer 5 years ago. Even though Mariann and Oskar never had kids of their own, Mariann loved to shop clearance

racks and garage sales to find deals on clothes for her nieces, nephews, friends’ kids and kids at school in need. Kids outgrow coats, hats and

boots so quickly! To keep Mariann's spirit of giving alive, it makes sense to trade and share outerwear your family no longer needs to help keep

all Spencer kids warm next winter. Drop off gently used, clean winter outerwear items kids have outgrown at any of these locations October of

2017. Sizes can range from 4 year old to adult sizes that will fit high school students. Note: Donations will not be taken until October of 2017’', but

keep in mind when packing away winter items this spring.

St Mary’s Parish in Colby is organizing a bus trip to see the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse

The trip to La Crosse will be Saturday, May 20th. We will leave St Mary’s parking lot at 7:30 am and return about 5:30 pm. If there are people from

your parish interested, we would make a stop in Spencer. The cost will be $25.00 per person. Lunch will be on your own. There are picnic tables

available for you to bring a sack lunch, and they also have a café on the grounds. You can site see at your leisure. You can visit the Pilgrim

Center, Mother of Good Counsel Votive Chapel, Outdoor Stations of the Cross, Rosary Walk, Memorial to the Unborn, Devotional Ares, and the

Shrine Church for Mass. The paths are smooth for walking and there are golf carts available for those who cannot walk the path to the Shrine

Church. We have seats available on the bus and would like to invite parishioners from your parish to travel with us. If you are interested, please

call St. Mary’s Parish Center at 715-223-3048 at ext 1 and speak to Chris.

Want more love and joy in your Marriage and Family? The Domestic Church movement is coming to the Diocese of La Crosse. It is a lay led

ministry for sacramentally married couples that enhances marriage and family life by opening the treasures of the Church's teachings on love and

life. We invite all couples to take part in this initiative. The first step is to attend the evangelization retreat that will be held at St. Anthony

Spirituality Retreat Center on May 18-21 (Thursday evening through Sunday at noon). Couples who attend the retreat tell us how wonderful

it is to experience the love of Christ together as spouses. If you need more information about this movement, please call 608-791-2673 or email

aheinzen@diolc.org. To register online go to: http://diolc.org/marriage/ and click on marriage enrichment.

Did You Know… The average French person eats 500snails each year? Did You Know…The size of chopsticks is meaningful. Chopsticks

are usually 9 ¼ long & 1/8 inch wide meaning people have 7 moods and 6 desires. Did You Know…Babies are considered one year old at birth in

Korea? How do I know? How can you know? Welcome an exchange student into your home – be it for 4 weeks, one semester, one year or several

years. My name is Dorothy Flees, International & Exchange Student Program Coordinator for Columbus Catholic Schools. We are seeking Host

Families for 2017-2018 school year. Please prayerfully consider this oppor tunity. Contact Dorothy Flees at 715-387-1177 or

flees.dorothy@ccsstaff.org to learn more.

Diocese of La Crosse Guidelines

For Reporting Instances of Child

Abuse.

The Diocese of La Crosse, through its policies and procedures, seeks to provide a prompt,

appropriate and compassionate response to reporters of sexual abuse of a child by a priest or

deacon. Anyone wishing to make a report of an allegation of sexual abuse should send that report

to: Bishop William P. Callahan at the Diocese of La Crosse, P.O. Box 4004, La Crosse, WI

54602-4004. The form is available through the Diocese of La Crosse, Office for Clergy; or on the

diocesan website at: www.dioceseoflacrosse.com Individuals are also encouraged to take their

reports directly to civil authorities. Copies of the diocesan policy are available through your

local parish and on the diocesan website. If you have any questions about the Diocese of LaCrosse

and the implementation of the “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People”, please

contact Msgr. David Kunz, Vicar for Clergy, Diocese of La Crosse, P.O. Box 4004, La Crosse,

WI 54602-4004 or call 1-608-791-2689 or email dkunz@dioceseoflacrosse.com

Easter Sunday The Resurrection of the Lord