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March 5, 2017 First Sunday of Lent Mass Schedule Saturday - 5:00 PM (Mass of Anticipation) Sunday - 10:00 AM Thursday—7:00 AM First Friday Mass - 5:00PM

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 4:15-4:45 Sunday 9:15-9:45

Marriage In order to wisely discern a minimum of six months is required. Contact the Parish Office.

Baptism Arrangements are to be made with the Administrator. Parents must be active, registered and practicing Members of St. Anthony Parish.

Parish Membership All adults from high school age up are expected to be registered members with the Parish including candidates for Baptism and Marriage.

Parish Pastoral Council Barbara Kluka, Chairperson Jerry Cousin, Vice-Chairperson Karry Hill, Secretary

Members-at-Large Mary Andrews, Anne Curry, Michael Pitts, Diane Jones, Karen Clair, Dan Wilmot, Joanne Kelly, Gladys Peterson

Members Ex-Officio Lawrence Dolnik, David Curry, Trustees Fr. Todd Belardi

Office Hours

262-652-1844

Tuesdays 4:00—6:30 pm

Parish Mission Statement: That the people of St Anthony of Padua parish experience the love of Jesus Christ through: Vibrant sacramental life Knowledge of the truth and beauty of the Catholic Faith Generous service to others Family atmosphere So that we can all be true disciples of Jesus that reflects His commandment to "Love one another"

The Schedule of Services for This Week FRIDAY March 3 Friday after Ash Wednesday 5:00 pm—Dianne Padlock (Brian Hogan) SATURDAY March 4 First Sunday of Lent -Mass of Anticipation 5:00 pm - The Pavlik Family (Susan DeBettignies) SUNDAY March 5 First Sunday of Lent 10:00 am - Lorraine Istvanek (Sharon Kirsch) THURSDAY March 9 Lenten Thursday 7:00 am—William Schend (Knights of Columbus) SATURDAY March 11 Second Sunday of Lent -Mass of Anticipation 5:00 pm - Stephen Matula (Pat Beth) SUNDAY March 12 Second Sunday of Lent 10:00 am - Roger A. Overway (Joan Overway,Judy Dainko)

Readings for the Week of March 5, 2017 Sunday: Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7/Ps 51:3-6, 12-13, 17/Rom 5:12-19 or 5:12, 17-19/Mt 4:1-11 Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18/Ps 19:8-10, 15/Mt 25:31-46 Tuesday: Is 55:10-11/Ps 34:4-7, 16-19/Mt 6:7-15 Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10/Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19/Lk 11:29-32 Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25/Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8/Mt 7:7-12 Friday: Ez 18:21-28/Ps 130:1-8/Mt 5:20-26 Saturday: Dt 26:16-19/Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8/Mt 5:43-48 ©Liturgical Publications Inc.

Ministers of the Altar Saturday March 11 5:00 pm Lector Mary Andrews Eucharistic Minister Barbara Seiberlich Altar Servers TBD Sunday March 12 10:00 am Lector Alan Padlock Eucharistic Minister Laurie Rafferty Altar Servers TBD

MARCH 5, 2017

1st SUNDAY OF LENT

"He fasted for forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was hungry." And no surprise! That's an

incredibly long time to fast. Undoubtedly Jesus' physical and emotional strength would have been extremely

weak after enduring such a marathon of abstinence. And isn't it interesting that the "tempter" should choose

to appear at this particular moment? When bread must have sounded better than ever, the devil comes and

tests Jesus, saying, "Command that these stones become loaves of bread."

How hard it must have been to resist! Surely, Jesus could have caved in. He could have shown the devil his

power--and had a bite to eat while he was at it--but he didn't. Instead, Jesus relied upon the word of God, and

battled the devil by holding fast to the truth. "One does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes

forth from the mouth of God."

What an excellent model this provides for us. We too face temptation of various kinds and degrees. As the first

reading from Genesis reminds us, the "cunning" serpent has been slithering around humanity from the

beginning of time. Even when we have all that we need, the devil makes us want more, or want different, than

what we have. Today's Gospel calls Satan "the tempter" for good reason. He tempts us to break God's law as

Adam and Eve did when they ate from the tree "in the middle of the garden." But Jesus shows us the right

response by battling the devil with the truth of God's word. Whatever temptations might beset us, there is

power in clinging to the truths that we find in Scripture. In our moments of trial, may we have the strength to

claim these truths as our own and, like Jesus, defeat the deceit of the devil.

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Contact Information Fr. Todd Belardi - Administrator Jane Padlock—Parish Secretary

For Regular Parish Business call the Rectory and leave a message at

652-1844 or email us at padua@wi.rr.com

Normal Office hours: Tuesdays 4:00-6:30 p.m.

To speak with Fr. Todd please call the rectory and leave a message.

If you have an urgent need please call Fr. Todd at (404) 545-4988

If you have a bulletin submission, please email it to padua@wi.rr.com

First Friday Masses Mass will be held at

St. Anthony at 5:00 pm on the first Friday of each

month. Next Mass: April 7

Followed by Stations of the Cross

SAVE THE DATE.. WOMEN OF CHRIST CONFERENCE

NOVEMBER 7, 2015 9AM-5PM

WAHSINGTON COUNTY FAIR PARK WEST BEND, WI PRICE $40

A time to learn more about being a Catholic woman in today’s world. www.womenofChrist.net St. Anthony’s will have a group attending. Why not plan to join us?

The Pope’s Prayer Intention for March 2017

That persecuted Christians may be supported by the prayers and material help of the whole Church. www.apostleshipofprayer.org

Prayer and Petition First Sunday in Lent

In our second reading of St. Paul to the Romans, Paul describes Jesus as the second Adam. The first Adam (Adam and Eve) sinned and that sin brought transgression and death to mankind. However, through Jesus’ unselfish act of giving of himself, he redeemed mankind through his sacri-fice. Jesus’ one righteous act began a new pattern for the people of God. Mankind can become the creatures God intended them to be – a reflec-tion of God and in a relationship to God, our Father. Can we imagine what life would have been like if Jesus had not sacrificed himself for us? It is not even imaginable!!!! So the question is – what can we do for Jesus? What sacrifices are we going to perform for Lent??? Petition for the Week: That every Catholic individual may realize what Jesus has given up for them and that Catholics make appropriate sacrifices during Lent, let us pray to the Lord.

Resisting Happiness Chapter 4 When we resist God we resist happiness. Learn to recognize when you want something for others more than they want it for themselves.

UPCOMING DATES: MARCH 8—Parish Council Brainstorming meeting APRIL 11—Parish Council Meeting

We will have Stations of the Cross at 5:00 pm each Friday of Lent

Sunday April 30 after 10 am Mass 2nd Annual Chili Cook-off Saturday May 13 10am-Noon Rosary & Adoration to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Miracle at Fatima Sunday June 11 after 10am Mass Parish Pot Luck for the Feast of St. Anthony

Are you searching for a meaningful way to serve God as a layperson? Is God calling you to walk in the footsteps of St. Francis? You are invited to explore a vocation to the Secular Franciscan Order. Sunday, March 12 - 12:30p.m. St. Clare Parish Hall 7616 Fritz Street Wind Lake, WI

Have you considered All Saints Catholic School for your child?

(4 year old Kindergarten thru 8th Grade) Chances are you have heard about All Saints Catholic School from a family member, friend, coworker or fellow parishioner. We invite you to learn more! We hope that if you have a child entering K4 through 8th grade you will consider All Saints Catholic School. We offer you the opportunity to meet with our principal, schedule a tour to visit any of our campuses, and/or set up a day for your child to "shadow" and spend the day at ASCS. We would love to share with you the many wonderful things that make ASCS a perfect choice for your child! For more information, visit our website all-

saintskenosha.org or call/email to set up a

tour.

262-925-4024

swendorf@allsaintskenosha.org