Rev. Father Balaraju Eturi

Office for both Parishes (608) 635-4326 P.O. Box 310

Poynette, WI 53955-0310 Email address:

poynette.stp@charter.net

St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-Poynette

655 S. Main Street, Poynette, WI 53955

St. Joseph’s Parish- Rio

514 Lincoln Avenue, Rio, WI 53960

Website- PRCatholic.org

Sacraments:

Reconciliation: St. Thomas -Poynette

Saturdays-3:30 to 4 pm,

Baptism: Call for appointment

Marriage: Please contact the office

6 months in advance

Anointing of the Sick: Please notify the parish office if you or someone

you know would like Holy Communion at home, is in the hospital, or in need of

respite care.

Religious Education: St. Joseph-Rio * Peggy Lapacek

(608) 698-4339 St. Thomas-Poynette * Mindy Murray

(608) 635-8375

Parish Council St. Joseph-Rio * Mike Schmidt

(920) 992-3112 St. Thomas-Poynette * Rob Klink

(608) 219-8236

RCIA Director Donald Hudzinski

(608) 635-5199

Music Director St. Thomas-Poynette * Kitty Maas

(608) 695-0228 kittymaasemail@gmail.com

St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Poynette

St. Joseph’s Parish, Rio

THIS WEEK’S MASS INTENTIONS

UPCOMING MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday Fr. Miroslaw Szyna

Feb. 8 4:30 pm (ST) -Parishioners of St. Thomas & St Joseph

Sunday Msgr. Gerald Healy

Feb. 9 8:00 am (ST)

10:30 am (SJ)

-Living & Deceased Members of the Sullivan &Wheeler Families -Bob Hopp

Monday Feb. 10 No Mass

Tuesday Feb. 11 No Mass -

Wednesday Feb. 12 No Mass -

Thursday Feb. 13 No Mass -

Friday Feb. 14 No Mass -

Saturday Fr. Grant Thies

Feb. 15 4:30 pm (ST) -Parishioners of St. Thomas & St Joseph

Sunday Fr. Grant Thies

Feb. 16 8:00 am (ST)

10:30 am (SJ)

-Joan Roth -Dorothy Biddle

St Thomas (ST) - Poynette * St. Joseph (SJ) - Rio

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 9, 2020

Light shines through the darkness for the upright. — Psalm 112:4

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Ps 132:6-7, 8-10; Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Ps 84:3-5, 10-11; Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: 1 Kgs 10:1-10; Ps 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40; Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: 1 Kgs 11:4-13; Ps 106:3-4, 35-37, 40; Mk 7:24-30 Friday: 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19; Ps 81:10-11ab, 12-15; Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Ps 106:6-7ab, 19-22; Mk 8:1-10

Today’s Reflection

GOD’S CALL The person who has been “saved,” who has “heard the good news of salvation,” still lives in an unsaved world, a world sadly oblivious to the presence of God. Today’s readings outline how the disciple is present in the world. The outline begins with Isaiah: “Share your bread . . . shelter the oppressed . . . clothe the naked” (Isaiah 58:7). Those who hear the word of salvation are not insensitive to the urgent needs of others. Then Paul reminds his flock that he brought Christ to them not in eloquence or wisdom, but by being with them in the “weakness and fear” of their daily lives (1 Corinthians 2:3). Finally, Je-sus tells his disciples to go out into the gloom and dark-ness of the streets of the world and let God’s light shine through their good deeds. We disciples don’t save the world. To the extent, however, that we have heard the word of God and been awakened to God’s presence, we may spread that word and bring that presence to others. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Bulletin Deadlines

Any bulletin announcements need to be summited (preferably by email)

to the parish office by Monday evening to make it in Sunday’s

Bulletin. The office email is Poynette.stp@charter.net if you have any questions

please contact Rachel Munz at the parish office. Thank you!

Reminder that while Father Bala is away there will be NO weekday Masses.

If any priestly needs should arise in his absence

please contact Rachel in the parish office and she will make arrangements for you.

St. Thomas the Apostle - Poynette

Knights of Columbus Bingo Come and try your luck with some Bingo next Sunday, February 16. The number calling begins at 12:30 pm in the St. Thomas Church Hall.

All ages welcome for the Fun and Fellowship!

Diocesan Announcements

Diocese of Madison Annual Catholic Appeal 2020 “Love Never Fails”

The theme for the 2020 Annual Catholic Appeal of the Diocese of Madison is “Love Never Fails.” We ask that God guide us, and give us the ability to put our faith in Him to allow us the capacity to love and care for those in our parish-

es, our diocese and the Church throughout the world. We ask that His grace make us even more generous in supporting those needs.

Each pledge to the Annual Catholic Appeal supports diocesan ministries, education and services and assures a strong future for the Diocese of Madison and the people that it serves.

This year each of us is asked to consider making a pledge, payable over six months. Your gift will help enable the dio-cese to reach its goal and provide to the ministries supported by the appeal. If you received your pledge form in the

mail, please complete it and mail it back. Thank you for your prayerful consideration and generous response.

Sunday School

Unfortunately, due to lack of participation, Sunday School during

the 8am Mass is cancelled for the rest of the school year

Thank You!!

A Big Thank-You to all St. Thomas Pa-rishioners! The Giving Tree was a huge success again this year. You have helped

so many- with your Generosity and Caring.

Bless you all. & Thank-You!!

Parish Council There will be a parish council on February 18 at 6:30. All are welcome.

Area Events

“The secret of happiness is to live moment by moment and to thank God for all that He, in His goodness, sends to us day after day.” -St. Gianna Molla

Pancake Breakfast

The DeForest Knights of Columbus of St. Olaf parish in DeForest is sponsoring a PANCAKE BREAKFAST with pancakes, sausage, ham, scrambled eggs, sweet rolls,

applesauce, juice, milk and coffee on Sun. Feb. 9, 2020 at the parish center (615 Jefferson St.) from 7:30-11:00 a.m.

Prices: Adults $8.00, seniors(62+) $7.00, children (6-12) $5.00, children under 5 EAT FREE Sweethearts receive a special gift! ALL ARE WELCOME!

Worldwide Marriage Encounter “Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.” Let the light of your marriage sacrament shine for all. Make your light bright by attending the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend on

February 14-16 in Geneva, IL; March 13-15 in Madison, WI or April 17-19 in Brookfield, WI. For more info go to: alifetimeoflove.org or call (888) 574-5653

SAINT DENNIS TRIVIA KNIGHT Join the fun and excitement at one of Madison’s biggest events of the year! Over 400 people will show off their trivia skills, and share a laugh or two, all while raising money for Saint Dennis Catholic School. The event is hosted by NBC15 Sports Director and Saint Dennis parish member Mike “Jocko” Jacques and will be held on March 7. Doors open at6:00 p.m. and the game starts at 7:00 p.m. For info and to register go to: www.facebook.com/St.Dennis.Trivia.Knight/.

To be a servant of Christ is to be truly free. -St. Agatha

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Thomas the Apostle Parish / St. Joseph’s Parish - Rio #925950 655 S. Main Street P.O. Box 310 Poynette, WI 53955 TELEPHONE (608) 635 - 4326 CONTACT PERSON Fr. Bala Eturi /Rachel Munz EMAIL: poynette.stp@charter.net SOFTWARE: Microsoft Word 2013 Windows 8 Adobe Acrobat xi TRANSMISSION TIME Tuesday 9:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION February 9, 2020 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 4 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS