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LATTYAK ELDER LAW LLC “L E G A L S E R V I C E S F O R

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ACTION REALTY

928 Grand Avenue Sch ofie ld , WI 54476

John J. Buettgen Parish Member

Schofield 715-359-2828

www.honorone.com

K & M ELECTRIC, INC. Electrical Contracting

Phone: 715-359-5812

Mid-Wisconsin Cremation Society

$980 Complete

Schofield 715-359-6488

www.honorone.com

Custom Hardwood Millwork

6703 Ryan Street ● Weston, WI 54476 715-359-0748 ● Fax 715-359-2811 ● www.rjbfloors.com

Meetings on the first Monday of the month at 7:00 pm Sept. - May

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1155 Grand Avenue P.O. Box 588

Schofield, WI 54476-0588

715-359-3188 www.tlustylaw.com

Band Instrument Repair Specialists 3380 County Road WW - Wausau, WI

715-675-6394 Minor Adjustments to Complete Overhauls M-TH 7am-3pm; F 7am-noon; Appts. available

Natalie and Ted - Parishioners

PRAY TO PROTECT LIFE

www.priestsforlife.org www.prolifewi.org www.wisconsinrighttolife.org

Scott Murch, MD Orthopaedic Upper Extremity Surgeon

715-847-2382 www.oaw-ortho.com www.Facebook.com/Dr Scott Murch

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(715) 845-4848

Do you have a business that you would like to

advertise here? A small black and white ad costs

under $5.00 per week. A color ad is under $7.00

per week. Call the Parish Office at 715-359-2421.

Meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm.

Contact Nate Krautkramer at 715-573-0646

St. Therese Church

Gate of Heaven Cemetery & Veteran’s Cemetery & Columbarium

1399 Gate Of Heaven Drive Kronenwetter, WI 54455

Manager Jeffrey A. Beever 715 470-0764 [email protected]

Cemetery is Open from Dawn to Dusk For more details go to www.sttheresecc.org

Northwoods Cab

(715) 845-5525

Fax (715) 848-4140

Wausau & Weston brainardfuneral.com

Jamie Schlei, Agent

Jamie Schlei Agency, LLC 3806 Schofield Ave Ste 3

Schofield , WI 54476 Bus: (715) 359-2400 [email protected]

PROTECTING THE THINGS THAT HELP BRING YOUR DREAMS TO LIFE. CALL (715) 359-2400 FOR A NO-OBLIGATION FREE QUOTE.

Pray for Peace

Pray the Rosary

St. Therese Parish

June 21, 2020

Parish Mission

Statement We, the parishioners of St. Therese, are committed

to continue the ministry of Jesus Christ through prayer, worship, faith, and

charity. We believe that the Eucharist should be at the center of our lives; that we are to be the

stewards of God, sharing our time and talents to promote our spiritual development as

individuals and a community. May St. Therese assist us that we might imitate her life of prayer,

simplicity and obedience to God’s will.

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Gospel Matthew 10:26-23 Jesus said to the Twelve: “Fear no one. Nothing is concealed that will not be revealed, nor secret that will not be known. What I say to you in the darkness, speak in the light; what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops. And do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather, be afraid of the one who can destroy both soul and body in Gehenna. Are not two sparrows sold for a small coin? Yet not one of them falls to the ground without your Father’s knowledge. Even all the hairs of your head are counted. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Everyone who acknowledges me before others I will acknowledge before my heavenly Father. But whoever denies me before others, I will deny before my heavenly Father.”

Readings for the week of June 21, 2020

Sunday: Jer 20:10-13/Ps 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35 [14c]/Rom 5:12-15/ Mt 10:26-33 Monday: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18/Ps 60:3, 4-5, 12-13 [7b]/Mt 7:1-5 Tuesday: 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36/Ps 48:2-3ab, 3cd-4, 10- 11 [cf. 9d]/Mt 7:6, 12-14 Wednesday: Vigil: Jer 1:4-10/Ps 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15, 17 [6b]/1 Pt 1:8-12/ Lk 1:5-17. Day: Is 49:1-6/Ps 139:1-3, 13-14, 14-15 [14a]/ Acts 13:22-26/Lk 1:57-66, 80 Thursday: 2 Kgs 24:8-17/Ps 79:1b-2, 3-5, 8, 9 [9]/Mt 7:21-29 Friday: 2 Kgs 25:1-12/Ps 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 [6ab]/Mt 8:1-4 Saturday: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19/Ps 74:1b-2, 3-5, 6-7, 20-21 [19b]/Mt 8:5-17 Next Sunday: 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a/Ps 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19 [2a]/Rom 6:3- 4, 8-11/Mt 10:37-42

Reading I Jeremiah 20:10-13 Jeremiah said: “I hear the whisperings of many: ‘Terror on every side! Denounce! let us denounce him!’ All those who were my friends are on the watch for any misstep of mine. ‘Perhaps he will be trapped; then we can prevail, and take our vengeance on him.’ But the LORD is with me, like a mighty champion: my persecutors will stumble, they will not triumph. In their failure they will be put to utter shame, to lasting, unforgettable confusion. O LORD of hosts, you who test the just, who probe mind and heart, let me witness the vengeance you take on them, for to you I have entrusted my cause. Sing to the LORD, praise the LORD, for he has rescued the life of the poor from the power of the wicked!”

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35 Lord, in your great love, answer me. For your sake I bear insult, and shame covers my face. I have become an outcast to my brothers, a stranger to my children, Because zeal for your house consumes me, and the insults of those who blaspheme you fall upon me. Lord, in your great love, answer me. I pray to you, O LORD, for the time of your favor, O God! In your great kindness answer me with your constant help. Answer me, O LORD, for bounteous is your kindness; in your great mercy turn toward me. Lord, in your great love, answer me. “See, you lowly ones, and be glad; you who seek God, may your hearts revive! For the LORD hears the poor, and his own who are in bonds he spurns not. Let the heavens and the earth praise him, the seas and whatever moves in them!’‘ Lord, in your great love, answer me.

Reading II Romans 5:12-15 Brothers and sisters: Through one man sin entered the world, and through sin, death, and thus death came to all men, inasmuch as all sinned—for up to the time of the law, sin was in the world, though sin is not accounted when there is no law. But death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over those who did not sin after the pattern of the trespass of Adam, who is the type of the one who was to come. But the gift is not like the transgression. For if by the transgression of the one the many died, how much more did the grace of God and the gracious gift of the one man Jesus Christ overflow for the many.

Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States of America Copyright © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC. Used with permission. All rights reserved. No part of the Lectionary for Mass may be reproduced by any means without permission in writing from the copyright owner.

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PARISH CONTACTS

Parochial Administrator Rev. Joseph Albert

715-359-2421 ext .130

Emergency Only Cell # 1-715-897-3570 e-mail: [email protected]

Deacon Michael Lambrecht Emergency Only Cell # 715-573-2310

e-mail: [email protected]

Telephones

715-359-2421 Parish Office

715-359-2421 Religious Ed / RCIA 715-355-3088 FAX

715-355-5254 Childcare PARISH STAFF

Parish Secretary

715-359-2421 ext. 100 Colleen Ryan Bookkeeper

715-359-2421 ext. 103 Amy Tishken Director of Religious Ed / RCIA

715-359-2421 ext. 110 Dcn. Mike Lambrecht Musicians 715-551-7176 Kandace Elmergreen 715 -551- 0188 Lynn Hildebrandt

715-581-0405 Sara Zieglmeier PARISH CONTACTS

Buildings & Grounds

715-359-0644 Tim Markstrum

715-573-8421 Chris Reedy

Eucharistic Adoration

715-573-0134 Janet Juoine

715-432-5611 Mary Wachtel [email protected] Finance Council

715-359-6955 John Meidl Gate of Heaven Cemetery

715-470-0764 Jeffrey A. Beever

(Manager)

715-359-2421 Parish Office

715-573-5987 Andrea Sczygelski (Lot Sales)

Knights of Columbus

715-573-0646 Nate Krautkramer Little Flower Council President

715-693-2024 Lee Ann Seitz Parish Council

715-571-5309 Donna Rule Prayer Chain

715-359-4643 Ellen Raczkowski Stewardship

715-359-6955 John Meidl

ADDRESSES Website: www.sttheresecc.org

Parish Office: 112 W. Kort Street, Schofield, WI 54476 Secretary: [email protected]

Bookkeeper: [email protected] Religious Ed: [email protected]

Bulletin Articles: [email protected] Bulletin article deadline: Tuesdays by noon

Anointing of the Sick Call the Parish Office if you are ill and in need of healing. Also, call if you

would like to be on the list for weekly

Communion at home.

Baptism Baptisms are celebrated on the first

Sunday of the month.

To register for a preparation class, call Father Albert at the Parish Office.

Marriage Call the Parish Office as soon as possible after you are engaged for the initial interviews, arrangements, and preparations. Couples Preparing to Celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage In the Diocese of La Crosse (as in all the dioceses in Wisconsin), one expectation is a couple's participation in a diocesan marriage preparation retreat. The diocesan retreat entitled, Married Love: Two Becoming One would be completed 4-6 months before the celebration of the sacrament. Married Love: Two Becoming One retreats scheduled in 2020: October 31st in the Wausau Deanery. To register, contact: Saint Mark Parish, [email protected] or 715-359-5206.

For June 20 & 21 Saturday: 4:30 † 90th Birthday of Liz Wiskowski Sunday: 8:00 † Richard Platta 10:00 For the Parish Family

Week of: June 22 - 28

Tuesday: † Marian Maas Wednesday: † Jerry Grych Thursday: † Eugene Wanta Friday: Special Intentions Saturday: 4:30 † Adam Ament Sunday: 8:00 † Richard Platta 10:00 For the Parish Family

For June 27 - 28 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion 4:30 pm Natalie Goeden 8:00 am Dcn. Mike Lambrecht 10:00 am Dcn. Mike Lambrecht Lectors 4:30 pm Natalie Goeden 8:00 am Ken Ligman 10:00 am Lee Ann Seitz Servers 4:30 pm Eric Gerrits 8:00 am Donna Rule 10:00 am John Meidl Ushers 4:30 pm Richard Besaida, Mike Skalecki, Larry Zschernitz, Bob West 8:00 am Diane Ligman, John & Barb Olson, 1 volunteer needed 10:00 am Emory Budzinski, Rick Kleman, Larry Zschernitz, Richard Besaida

ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK

Thanks to our Advertisers for their support!

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Manager Jeffrey A. Beever 715 470-0764 [email protected]

Cemetery is Open from Dawn to Dusk For more details go to www.sttheresecc.org

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Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2019- 2020 Diocesan Annual Appeal Stewards of Hope This year’s goal is $78,575.00

Amount Paid: $46,579.00 Balance Due: $31,996.00 We are at 59.28% of the target from 180 members. Please note we have 897 registered families at St. Therese. If the remaining 717 families gave $44.62 we would meet our goal this year. Reminder: all payments must be postmarked by 6/30/2020. All payments postmarked after 6/30/20 will go into the 2020—2021 appeal. Any donations done at the office must be in by June 28th so it can be post marked by June 30th also.

Religious Freedom Week June 22-29 Religious Freedom Week, proclaimed annually by the U.S. Bishops, begins on June 22, the feast of St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher, two great saints martyred for upholding their Catholic faith and consciences. For information and resources, visit www.usccb.org and click on Religious Freedom Week 2020.

Diaconate ordinations of Mr. Arturo Vigueras Estrada, Mr. Michael Kamrowski, Mr. Martin Kulak, Mr. John McDonnell, Mr. Gordon Ruplinger and Mr. Kurt Zakrzewski will be on Tuesday, June 23, at 10 a.m. The

private Mass will be live streamed at diolc.org/live. Priestly ordinations of Deacons Samuel McCarty, Joseph Richards, Levi Schmitt and Daniel Williams III will be on Saturday, June 27, at 10 a.m. The private Mass will be live streamed at diolc.org/live. Our congratulations and prayers go out to them as they start their ministry in the Diocese of La Crosse.

The pledge cards you received are coded to your family address and to St Therese. To keep records in order, use your pledge card with the envelope. You can mail your pledge card to the diocese with the envelope provided. Second, you can bring your pledge card and envelope on Sunday with your tithe or bring them to the Parish office during the week. They will be mailed to the diocesan office twice a week. Again, to keep records in order use only the pledge card and envelope that was mailed to your address. Third, to contribute online, enter the parish website www.sttheresecc.org, then the tab Diocesan Annual Appeal, then the link to the secure website of the Diocese of La Crosse. Make sure to select the designation of your donation, in the drop down box, as 2019 (543) St. Therese Parish Rothschild. Fourth, if you misplaced your pledge card, coded cards are in the entrances of church with envelopes for your convenience. Do not send cash. Direct questions or concerns to Amy Tishken, Parish Bookkeeper, at 715-359-2421.

From the Diocese

PARISH FINANCES

From 6/13 - 6/14 Tithing $5,769.00 Children’s Envelope 6.00 Offertory 210.00 Church Upkeep 75.00 Fuel 22.00 Music 100.00 School Subsidy 250.00 Total $6,432.00

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From Fr. Albert Dear Brothers and Sisters,

“Honor your father and mother.” (Ephesians 6:2) This Sunday we celebrate Father’s day. We honor and appreciate the fatherhood of all fathers because they reflect the fatherhood of God. As a father, God helps us in many ways. God as our father; loves, sacrifices, instructs, disciplines, takes care of us, and is merciful. The fathers are accountable to God for the way in which they lead their family and community. “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up with the training and instruction of the Lord” (Ephesians 6:4). There is no greater legacy you can leave your children than to be a God-fearing head of the household. We are called to witness Christian fatherhood. To be a Christian father is a high calling. Fathers are real super heroes. We recognize the contribution that they make in the lives of their family members. We are so grateful to you for your tremendous sacrifice. St. Therese parish is so proud of you and we are all praying for you.

Happy Father’s Day

Twelfth Sunday Reflections Fear not - we are of more value than many sparrows. Trusting in the

power of God's love and truth that can conquer every fear and form of evil and wrongdoing.

Let us believe that Christ always journeys with us. He cares for us. He strengthens us. Let us fear no one, but God.

We can recognize our true worth and the value that we have in the eyes of God.

He truly cares. He cares more deeply than we can imagine.

In Christ Fr. Albert

St. John the Baptist We know quite a lot about John the Baptist from the Gospels and other historical sources. John was the son of Zechariah and Elizabeth through a graced post-menopausal conception (Luke 1). John would have been raised with an intimate knowledge of Jewish doctrine and religious practice, due to his father being a Levite priest.

Elizabeth is a “kinswoman” of Mary. While not in the same nuclear family, the two were close enough that Mary would journey to spend several months with Elizabeth during her pregnancy. We don’t know how close John and Jesus were as children, but they certainly knew of one another as cousins. Luke 3 tells us he began his ministry in “the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberias Caesar,” roughly 29 A.D. He lived as a hermit with clear ascetic practices, such as rough clothing and a simple vegetarian diet. Despite his remoteness, John’s ministry was prophetic. People came from across the region to be baptized in water as a sign of repentance. John, however, continually pointed beyond himself to the one who was to come: Jesus Christ. John the Baptist’s call to repentance extended to the rules of his day. John critiqued the local rulers, Herod Antipas and his wife Herodias. Previously, Herodias had been married to Antipas’ brother, Herod Philip, but had betrayed him, left him, and married his more powerful brother. John was arrested for the slight and was eventually executed (Mark 6). This martyrdom prophetically anticipates the trials that awaited Christ and his followers. In life and death, John the Baptist served as the herald of the Messiah.

Month of June The Way of the Heart We pray that all those who suffer may find their way in life, allowing themselves to be touched by the Heart of Jesus.

Please remember to pray for the members of Saint Therese, those who have recently passed, those who are sick, and those who are in the hospital. Also, please remember to pray for the terminally ill and

homebound.

Bennett John Engstrom Jazalyn Karime Cruz Elliot George Flood

Rayna Jean Langbehn Vivian Arlene Mullen Cora Lynne Strehlow

Chizor Sean Ugwummadu Trevor Jon Barttelt

Cody Joseph Baumann Ava Gabriel Gregory

Isaiah Nathaniel Johnson Madelyn Isabella Miller Hannah Marie Petroske

Josephine Marian Stenstrom Brantlee Arthur Wagner

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It is probably easier to answer this question when the scenario is make-believe. All of us want to believe that we would say yes to the question of belief in Jesus, but strange things happen when humans panic in the face of extreme stress. As we reflect on what we would say, there are those all over the world who are being asked that very same question. It is a question that was asked of many in the first centuries of the Church. Those who respond “yes” are considered martyrs and saints. We might not usually think of all this in terms of good stewardship living. However, our faith is also a gift we have received from God to cultivate, grow, and share with others. The more interesting question than the one posed above is, “Would an accuser even think of asking you such a question?” Would you have cultivated, grown, and shared your faith enough that anyone would even consider you worthy of asking the question? They might assume you don’t know Jesus Christ at all. I don’t like conflict and do not seek out conflict, but I would rather someone ask the first question posed than assume there is no reason to confront me in the first place. — Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS ©LPi

Why Do We Do That? Catholic Life Explained: The Sign of Peace Question: Why do Catholics give the sign of peace to one another at Mass? Answer: The sign of peace is a part of the Mass that takes place immediately after we offer the Lord’s Prayer. Inspired by the Jesus’ words to his first followers, we stand together in a spirit of communion to pray as Jesus taught us: “Our Father who art in heaven…” In this prayer, we call for the coming of God’s kingdom in all its fullness and ask that God provides for our needs — “Give us, this day, our daily bread” — to forgive our sins and to bring us to the joy of heaven. It is almost natural, then, that the rite of peace would follow. As the celebrant prays that Christ’s peace will fill our hearts, our communities, the Church, and the whole world, we extend to those around us a sign of peace (usually a hug or a handshake) as a symbol of the communion that we experience now and will experience forever in the fullness of the reign of God. We are also reminded of Jesus’ teachings that if we are at prayer and remember that a brother or sister is holding something against us, then we are to go and seek reconciliation with them before we continue our prayer (see Matthew 5:23). And so, the sign of peace also reminds us of the need to truly be in communion — united in love and peace — with God and one another before we approach the altar to receive the Eucharist. So, the next time you’re at Mass and the time comes for the sign of peace, remember that this is a moment to celebrate the gift of Christ’s peace that each of us has received from God and to pass that peace along to those around us. We need this moment to practice, because this is also the same peace of Christ that we are instructed to carry out into the world at the end of Mass when the priest or deacon says to us, “Go, in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life.” ©LPi

Gospel Meditation 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time There are many things of which we can be afraid: being rebuked, rejection, anger, being challenged, having to defend ourselves, standing alone, insecurity, failure, and even death. For some, identifying and overcoming their fears is a daunting task. Regardless of how much they may want to break the cycle of fear, they find that they remain close friends with old and dysfunctional behavioral habits and norms. Maybe what they really fear is change. There are many who gravitate to the familiar and comfortable, and find safety and security in doing so, even if they remain mired in mediocrity. Human beings have to learn that there is life beyond the “what has always been” and that happiness and depth are possible when old structures and systems have to be left behind. Can you leave the near and dear, the comfortable and familiar, the safe and secure, and discover new opportunities? The shear thought of doing so can bring on feelings of apprehension, intense anger, resentment, defensiveness, reluctance, resistance, and even apathy. If we have to be responsible for making the change, cowardice can creep in. If someone else is to blame for making the change, any number of possible negative reactions are possible. In the end, only one thing is required and that is God. If I can rely on and deepen my relationship with God, especially in the Eucharist along with a community of believers, then little else is of great concern. We have to figure out what is really important. It is not always what we think. The Gospel calls us to stretch ourselves and try new things, not to remain stuck and stagnant in familiar ways. We are asked to live life more deliberately, radically, and intentionally. We are asked to leave the familiar behind and learn to live with changing, and often limiting, human structures. We cannot get too caught up in the physical, ideological, or structural systems we are used to. The Holy Spirit always leads and guides us. If we trust this, we will find ourselves doing things we never thought we could do. Always seek the path to joy and love. They keep us from falling victim to our fears and from seeking the nostalgic crutches we think we need to achieve a sense of well-being and happiness. ©LPi

Everyday Stewardship Recognize God in Your Ordinary Moments Will You Say Yes? You find yourself in the difficult situation of being accused of blasphemy and confronting possible execution. Your crime is believing in Jesus Christ. The question is then asked of you, “Are you a Christian, a follower of the one named Jesus Christ?” Your answer may very well dictate what happens to you next. What is your answer?

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SAINT THERESE PARISH, 113 W. KORT ST. ROTHSCHILD, WI 54474

The family of Dennis Jagodzinski would like to extend a sincere thank you to Father Albert for his prayer and compassion shown for our father, grandfather and to our entire family. The words and reverence from Father Albert during the funeral Mass together with the beautiful music by

Lynn Hildebrandt was very touching for our family. St. Therese Parish has always been a blessing to our family. Thank you again.

Precautions for Returning to Mass Attendance at Weekend Masses The faithful should be aware that the obligation to attend Sunday Mass remains dispensed until further notice. All those as defined by the health department as more vulnerable (i.e., 60+ years of age, those with compromised immune systems, those with underlying health conditions, those who are especially anxious about being in a large group, etc.) are encouraged to stay home. For those who are planning on attending, we request that you either sign up on the parish website or call the parish office. This will give us an idea as to the number of people planning to attend each weekend Mass. Keep in mind that we can only have 25% of the total capacity. St. Therese capacity will be 100 people. Live Stream Masses St. Therese Parish Live-streamed on the St. Therese Facebook page and our website so you can join in spiritually from your home. Sunday - Mass at 10 a.m. Tuesday - Friday Mass 8 a.m.

Please note that weekday Masses will be celebrated privately and will be Live streamed. Confessions are by appointment only. Saturday, June 27

4:30 p.m. - Public Mass Sunday, June 28 8:00 a.m. - Public Mass 10:00 a.m. - Public Mass

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is taking place Tuesday - Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. to noon.

If you are in need of pastoral or spiritual assistance, please contact the

parish office or Father Albert. Office: (715)359-2421

Fr. Albert: 1-715-897-3570

Attention Lectors We will be ordering the 2021 Workbook for Lectors soon. Please call the parish office if you want to order an extra copy for yourself. The cost is $10.75. Orders need to be in by July 6th. Any books ordered after this date will cost $14.00.

Volunteers Needed We are looking to put new mulch in the landscaping by church. Before we can do that we need to get rid of all the weeds. If you would like to volunteer please call the parish office at 715-359-2421.

Please note the parish office will be closed Monday, July 6th.

St. Therese Circle of Joy Food Pantry During this time of financial hardship, we would like to remind you that St. Therese Food Pantry is open. If you or anyone you know is in need of help with food, please call the parish office at (715) 359-2421.