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

Monday - July 25, 2016 * Communion Service @ 8:30 am * 1 Cor 4:7-15 * Mt 20:20-28

Tuesday - July 26, 2016 * Mass @ 8:30 am * Jer 14:17-22 * Mt 13:36-43 * Mass Intention: + Deceased members of Loss Family

Wednesday - July 27, 2016 * Communion Service @ 8:30 am * Jer 15:10,16-21 * Mt 13:44-46

Thursday - July 28, 2016 * Mass @ 8:30 am * Jer 18:1-6 * Mt 13:47-53 * Mass Intention: + Harry Witmer

Friday - July 29, 2016 * Communion Service @ 8:30 am * Jer 26:1-9 * Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42

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Saturday - July 30, 2016 * 4 p.m. Mass Readings: Jer 26:11-16, 24 * Mt 14:1-12

Mass Intention: + Daniel Ortner

Lector: Laur ie Weber

Extra-Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Laurie Weber * Sue Strebe * Volunteer Needed

Servers: Elijah and Aryiah Schuh Crucifix Bearer: Needed

Ministers of Welcome: Ron and Camron Schuh

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Sunday – July 31, 2016 * 8 a.m. Mass Readings: Eccl 1:2, 2:21-23 * Col 3:1-5,9-11 * Lk 12:13-21

Mass Intention: Mass of Thanksgiving (JD)

Lector: Bob or Barb Wesle

Extra-Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Doreen Heber t * Rober t Burr ington * Volunteer Needed

Servers: Megan Gamble and Paige Bauer Crucifix Bearer: Ken Williams

Minister of Welcome: David and Steven Heber t

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Sunday - July 31, 2016 * 10 a.m. Mass Readings: Eccl 1:2, 2:21-23 * Col 3:1-5,9-11 * Lk 12:13-21

Mass Intention: Priest’s Intention

Lector: Pauline Frome

Extra-Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Barbara Ward * Sue Mews * Volunteer Needed

Servers: Shane Bauer and Alexander Baumgarten Crucifix Bearer: Needed

Ministers of Welcome: Diane Lang and Wesley Johnson

Seventtenth Sunday

in Ordinary Time

July 24, 2016

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.

From the Desk of : Father Samuel Martin

First Sunday… Joan Meyer

Second Sunday… Barb Ward

Third Sunday… Sue Mews

Fourth Sunday… Deacon Jeff and Rita Austin

Fifth Sunday… Mary Schellinger

*First Friday… Sue Mews

Sunday Morning Sue Kappel (substitute)

Sunday Morning Rosie Frank (substitute)

Sunday Morning Mary Schellinger (substitute)

Praised be Jesus Christ! I read recently that the average cost of a wedding in the U.S. is $26,444. I find this to be almost incredible. It’s no wonder that Pope Francis very sagely wrote in Amoris Laetitia, “Here let me say a word to fiancés. Have the courage to be differ-ent,” (pg. 135). The idea is to refrain from the big expensive wedding that puts a strain on everyone involved. Years ago I had a wedding that was very simple and it still ranks in my memory as one of the most beautiful and peaceful weddings I ever attended. Some will remember that the wedding in church was sparsely attended and that a small meal in the rectory with a few family members followed. It’s a good thing for our young couples today that the meal in the rectory is no longer fashionable – I think they’d be disappointed with my egg sandwiches. Just the same, today’s focus is more on the event than it is on the lifelong commitment that will require a lot of divine assistance. Pope Francis rightly points out that marriage is “a project to be worked on together, with patience, understanding, tolerance and generosity,” (Ibid, pg. 139). Our couples would be better served if the focus was on their vows and their relationship with God. Thankfully the Church is not complicit in the expense, as the suggested donation is $75.00 for a Catholic wedding (definitely the cheapest venue in town – just the way God wants it). The Church is more demanding when it comes to marriage preparation, however. Given the high rate of divorce, the Catholic Church exercis-es her motherhood by providing the type of formation that gives our young couples a better chance of overcoming adversity and ac-cepting the cross when it inevitably comes. We also require a course in Natural Family Planning (NFP) – this week we celebrate the gift of openness to God’s will when it comes to fertility and childbearing. NFP is a way of exercising responsible parenthood that remains al-ways open to God’s will for raising children. Many of our young cou-ples come with openness to learning this method because they’ve been convinced of the long list of negative consequences that ac-company the use of contraception (especially pernicious are the long-term effects of using the birth control pill, though you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who would openly admit this. One wonders why so many pills come on the market with great fanfare, then dis-appear, followed a year later by requests for evidence in a class-action suit against that pill once thought to be a panacea). In Amoris Laetitia Pope Francis quotes Humanae Vitae extensively – some of you will remember that Pope Paul VI wrote the latter document in 1968 as a condemnation of the use of contraception. He predicted widespread use of contraception would lead to the manipulation of our fertility in unnatural ways, greater disrespect for women (who would now be more “available” to satisfy the libido of unchaste men), inhumane government control policies (e.g. China’s draconian 1-child policy, enforced by abortion), and a spike in marital infidelity. Pope Paul VI was recently beatified because he had the courage to tell the truth when it was very fashionable to ignore it. Pope Paul VI was vilified for the last 10 years of his pontificate because that’s the way the world has always treated prophets. Today the tactic has changed but the goal is the same: to silence the Pope about things that make us uncomfortable because they challenge us to change. The good news is that by God’s grace we can change – Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman said as much years ago: “To live is to change, to be perfect is to have changed often.”

May God grant all married couples an openness to His will, especially when it comes to the children He wants them to bear!

Your friend in Christ, Father Martin

Christ the King Parish

Email address: ck_spencer@frontier.com

Website: ctkspencer.net

Parish Office Address: 107 East Wendell Street

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND AREA EVENTS

Ministry Participants: The ministry schedule will be worked

on for September / October / November / December 2016 .

Please let parish office know if you will stepping down from your

ministry position so the next ministry schedule can be adjusted

properly.. Deadline is: Monday - August 15 @ Noon … **

There is a need of participants in the ministries of lector /

servers/ crucifix bearers / Ushers at weekend masses. Please

consider using your time and talent to help out at these masses.

There are reference guides, in the sacristy, that help you to prepare

for the weekend masses. If you have any questions about a

particular ministry do not hesitate to ask Father Martin or one of

the ministry participants who are in that particular ministry that

you have a interest in. If you would like to be a Minister of Holy

Communion please talk to Father Martin as there is certain

protocol for this ministry.

REMINDER to Parishioners * 24 Hour Eucharistic

Adoration – 2016 -First Friday – August 5 through August 6,

2016 ** Starting at 9 am on Friday an ending at 9 am on

Saturday) Note: There will be a prayer petition book placed out

the week prior to our First Friday Eucharistic Adoration.

Anyone wishing to have petitions offered during Adoration

may enter their petition into the book and they will be prayed for.

Attention: Church doors are locked @ 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. if

you are coming to pray during this time please knock on

door (under carport) 5 minutes before the start of each hour

and you will be let in by person already inside of church.

St. Anthony’ Spirituality Center located in Marathon City,

WI has many programs to check out on their website

www.sarcenter.com . In January of 2014 a lay group of people

took over in overseeing the center and is committed to following

the values of St. Francis. Please support St. Anthony’s

Spirituality Center by attending one of their programs, if you

have the chance.

The parish office will be “closed” the week of July 25th.

If you are in need of assistant this week, please call the St.

John’s Parish office at 715-384-3252 and talk to the

parish secretary, Mary , and she will help you or Father Martin.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Mfld. is celebrating their

“Centennial” on August 5 * 6 * 7, 2016 All are invited to

participate ! Here is the line-up of events:.

Friday-August 5 @ 6 pm Celebration of the Holy Mass with

His Eminence Raymond Cardinal Burke

Saturday-August 6 Parish Picnic starting @ noon until dusk

Saturday-August 6 @ 4 pm-Exposition of the Blessed

Sacrament @ 4:45 pm Benediction @ 5 pm Celebration of the

Holy Mass with Reverend Monsignor Michael Gorman

Sunday-August 7 @ 9 am Centennial Mass with His Excellency,

the Most Reverend William Callahan, Bishop of the Dioceses of

La Crosse

Youth Rummage Sale ** Enormous selection of

FROGS ! And lots of display cases, too! *****

Thursday - August 4th, during the Spencer city-wide

rummage sale, and Friday-August 5th, the youth will be

holding a sale at Christ the King in the Seton

Center. You are invited to donate your gently used items

on August 2 or 3, from 9 am -3 pm or call to make ar-

rangements 659-4480, during parish office hours with the

parish secretary. You are also invited to come pur-

chase items from this sale to support these pilgrims on

this spiritual journey, on August 4th.

For more info. please contact Bernice Becker.

Verso alto! Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati used these words when mountain climbing to encourage his friends – it means “to the top”. On July 4th a group of 4 of us attempted to summit Grey’s Peak in Colorado, and by the grace of God we made it. At 14,278 feet, it was my first “14’er” and what an amazing experience it was. Two of us also climbed to the top of nearby Torrey’s Peak (elev. 14, 275) – that for me was the proverbial “straw that breaks the camel’s back”. I was absolutely exhausted by the time we got back to the jeep. Because I underestimated the stamina it takes to climb at such altitudes, I was not able to climb Mount Elbert the next day – that will have to wait until next year. In the meantime, if you see me climbing the 8 floors at the hospital, don’t be afraid to yell “verso alto” – I promise I’ll take it in stride! Father Martin

Sat., August 6th (7:30-5 pm) and Sun., August 7 (7:30-

Noon) Rummage Sale @ Tiny Tigers Intergenerational

Center at 905 Tiny Tigers Court in Mfld. The proceeds will

benefit “Community Day Services * Adult Day Care” Please

help to support this area service for the elderly. For more

information call Shannon Soyk @ 715-384-2115

Tuesday-July 26-Community Outreach Meal for Everyone

Serving 5-6 pm @ St. John’s Lutheran Church- B3750 Hwy 13

North of Spencer.

The PCCW / St. Ann and St. Theresa’s Circles Annual “pie

in the Park” will take place on Thursday-August 4, 2016

starting @ 9 a,m @ the Lion’s Shelter in the park *** The pies

are always delicious and Bar-B-Q Luncheon Plate, will be

available, so you do not have to worry what you will have for

lunch on this Thursday. Your financial support of this annual

summer-time event is greatly appreciated. Also taking place is

the annual “city-wide” garage sale, please take time to stop by

the Seton center and check out the bargains! Mark your

calendars and plan to attend !!!

“Thank you” for your generosity $932.00 was collected to be

given to the Sekondi-Takoraid Diocese of Ghana, during the

parish’s Mission Cooperative Weekend.

God’s blessings to you for supporting this mission.

Sunday-August 7-St. Philip’s Annual Picnic & Chicken

Dinner in Rudolph, WI * Serving 10 am until 2 pm * Polka

Mass @ 9 a.m. with the Old Time Brass & the Choraleers

Youth Ministry News

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

Religious Education

Please keep in your prayers those pilgrims from the Central Wisconsin area

who are left on July 19th for “World Youth Day” in Poland.

May they have safe and good weather traveling to Poland and back ! Among them

is: Dan Kitzhaber * Deb, Mandy Jo, Mikayla Mlsna and Father Daniel Sedlacek !

Youth Rummage Sale (Enormous selection of FROGS ! and lots of display

cases, too!) Thursday - August 4th, dur ing the Spencer city-wide rummage sale and Friday-August 5th, the

youth will be holding a sale at Christ the King in the Seton Center. You are invited to donate your gently used

items August 2 or 3, from 9-3pm or call to make arrangements 659-4480, during parish office hours with the

parish secretary. You are also invited to come purchase items from this sale to support these pilgrims on this

spiritual journey. For more info. please contact Bernice Becker.

Going to College? Know someone who is? Do you know someone who is heading off to college this fall?

A new website sponsored by the Serra Club can help. At www.newmanconnection.com , click “Get Connect-

ed” and your students coming to campus can sign up to receive information about campus ministry at prospec-

tive schools across the nation. Don’t miss out on the opportunities to meet great people and experience the

prayer, service, and social events that campus ministry offers. If you know someone going to college, make

sure they visit www.newmanconnection.com !

Youth Minister:

Mr. Dan Kitzhaber

St. John the Baptist:

715-384-4989 ext. #3

Email:

yministry@frontier.com

D.R.E:

Mrs. Deb Mlsna

ReligiousEd@frontier.com

PRAYER CHALLENGE! Praying is important to grow in faith. We are again holding a

summer prayer challenge! Any student who can recite the prayers they need to know for

the grade they are entering (this fall) will earn a special reward – which Father Martin will

be part of! Prayers need to be recited by September 28, 2016 to earn the reward!

Grade 1: Sign of the Cross, Glory Be, Angel of God

Grade 2: Hail Mary, Our Father, Act of Contrition, 10 Commandments

Grade 3: Apostle’s Creed, Before Meal Prayer, 7 Sacraments

Grade 4: Rosary Mechanics (w/Joyful Mysteries), Hail Mary, Glory Be

Grade 5: Hail Holy Queen, Our Father

Grade 6: O My Jesus, Act of Contrition, Apostle’s Creed

Grade 7: Memorare, Hail Holy Queen

Grade 8: Recite a rosary, all prayers included, with the set of mysteries of the students’

choice

We are in need of Catechists for the fall. Please contact Deb for more information ~ God Bless!

INFORMATION OF INTEREST

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.

If you would like to have a “Mass Intention” for a deceased loved one or special intention in 2017 please call the parish rectory @

715-659-4480 and talk to Judy. There are openings for weekend masses and numerous openings for Tuesday and Thursday morning, weekday

mass @ 8:30 am..

*** 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.)

July - ALERT– World day Against Trafficking in Person will take place on July 30th. Every country must join together to overcome this transna-

tional threat by supporting and protecting victims while pursuing and prosecuting the criminals. Let us resolve to act as one in the name of justice

and dignity for all.” United Nations Secretary—General Ban Ki-Moon Access the web site sistersagainsttrafficking.org...U.S. Catholic Sisters

Against Human Trafficking

Columbus Catholic Schools

Pre-school options

3 & 4 year-old morning pre-school

7:40 am – 10:45 am

3 and 4 year-old full day pre-school

7:40 am – 2:45 pm

(after school care available until 5:30 and included in cost)

Both offer M-F options: Parents choose which day their child

will attend.

Columbus Catholic Schools

A great place to grow

Turn your curious child into an active, interested student who looks forward

to going to school.

We currently have openings in our pre-school programs and full day 4K.

Contact Mary Hartl at 715-387-2444 to learn more about the options

available for your 3 and 4 year-old children.

Columbus Catholic Schools

A great place to grow

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

ANNOUCEMENTS

Pope Francis’ Year of Mercy Prayer

Lord Jesus Christ, You have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever sees you sees Him, show us your face and we will be saved. Your loving gaze freed Zacchaeus and Matthew from being enslaved by money; the adulteress and Magdalene from seeking happiness only in created things; made Peter weep after his betrayal, and assured Paradise to the repentant thief. L et us hear, as if addressed to each one of us, the words that you spoke to the Samaritan woman: “If you knew the gift of God!” You are the visible face of the invisible Father, of the God who manifests his power above all by forgiveness and mercy: let the Church be your visible face in the world, its Lord risen and glorified. You willed that your ministers would also be clothed in weakness in order that they may feel compassion for those in ignorance and error: let everyone who approaches them feel sought after, loved, and forgiven by God. Send your Spirit and consecrate every one of us with its anointing, so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of grace from the Lord, and your Church, with renewed enthusiasm, may bring good news to the poor, proclaim liberty to captives and the oppressed, and restore sight to the blind. We ask this through the intercession of Mary, Mother of Mercy, you who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever. Amen.