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Weekday Mass Times:

Tuesdays 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday-Friday 8:00 a.m.

Weekend Mass Times:

Saturdays 7:00 p.m.

Sundays 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Eucharistic Adoration:

Tuesdays 5:00 p.m.

Sundays 6:30 p.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturdays 6:15—6:45 p.m.

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A Catholic Church in Rural Southeastern Portage County, WI

8611 State Highway 54 • Almond, WI 54909

Trusting in God, We Share Christ’s Love by Action,

Witness and Glorifying the Lord by Our Lives.

Parish Office Hours

Wednesday 8:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. and 2:30—4:30 p.m.

Thursday 2:30—4:30 p.m.

Father’s Corner:

Dear Loving Parishioners,

Love and Peace of Christ!

This week I would like to share with you some

glimpses on Prayer in the light of Fr. Ron Rolheiser.

One classical definition of prayer defines it this way:

“Prayer is lifting mind and heart to God.” That means

lifting up, at any given moment, exactly what’s there

and not what, ideally, might be there. It would be nice

if we always felt warm, reverent, altruistic, full of faith,

chaste, hopeful, connected with others and nature,

happy about who we are and what life has dealt us.

But that isn’t the case.

We all have moments and even seasons of doubt,

anger, alienation, pettiness, boredom, obsession,

and tiredness. Our thoughts are not always holy and

our hearts are not always warm or pure. It’s at times

like this we need prayer and what we need to take to

prayer is, precisely, those bitter thoughts and unholy

feelings.

All thoughts and feelings are valid material for prayer.

Simply put: When you go to pray, lift up what’s inside

of you at that moment. If you are bored, lift up that

boredom; if you are angry, lift up your anger; if you

are tired, lift up that tiredness; if you feel selfish, don’t

be afraid to let God see that.

Our relationship with God is the same. We need to

“pray always” by doing everything out of that kind of

awareness. Moreover, when we do spend time in

formal prayer, we need, like children do, to tell God

exactly how we feel and invite God to deal with that.

Rabbi Abraham Heschel points out how, in prayer,

the great figures of scripture did not always easily

acquiesce to God and say: “Thy will be done!” They

sometimes fought bitterly and

said: “Thy will be changed!”

Prayer lifts mind and heart to God.

May God bless you,

Fr. Peter

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Pat Kilawee 7/18

Jackie Demski 7/19

Carrie Dreger 7/19

Stacy Groshek 7/20

Samantha Mocadlo 7/20

Evan Scipior 7/20

April Zimmerman 7/22

Terri Hoerter 7/23

Karl Kiefer 7/23

Oakley Mitchell 7/23

Carissa Perzinski 7/23

Matthew Sneller 7/23

Shane Adams 7/24

Regina Gresl 7/24

Colby Trzebiatowski 7/24

Randy Wierzba 7/24

Melissa & Luis Arias 7/22

Kathy & David Glinski 7/24

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St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish

Financial Secretary Position Available

An opportunity is currently available for a

part-time Financial Secretary. The position requires

about four hours per week and offers great flexibility.

Financial background is required. If you are interested,

please reach out to Father Peter, call Carrie Dreger

(920) 277-1121, or email [email protected].

Dare To Follow Day

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

St. John the Baptist Parish - Edgar, WI

For young men grades 6-12 who are interested in

learning about the vocation of priesthood. Learn more

about your Catholic faith while considering God’s Call

in your life. Join us for prayer and FUN!

9:30 AM - Registration/Sign Up

10:00 AM - Welcome

11:15 AM - Mass

Noon Lunch

1:00 PM - Group Activities

4:00 PM - Adoration

4:30 PM - Closing Prayer

There is no charge to attend this event. Lunch will be

provided. Please call 608-791-2667 or email

[email protected] or to sign up.

ST MAXIMILIAN KOLBE CATHOLIC CHURCH

BLOOD DRIVE

TODAY! JULY 18, 7:30 A.M.—12:00 P.M.

YOUR DONATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE

IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. THANK YOU!

The Community Blood Center

New Parishioners

We welcome you to our parish family. If you wish

to join our parish, you may register by calling

the parish office.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturdays, 6:15—6:45 p.m.

Marriage Arrangements

Arrangements must be made at least six months in

advance. Please call the parish office for an

appointment.

Baptism

Please call the parish office prior to the birth

of your child.

Sacrament of the Sick

Please call the parish office at 715-824-3380.

Mass Intentions

Please submit Mass Intentions to the parish office

or call 715.824.3380.

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St. Max Social Hall Prayer

Thank you, good Lord, for blessing

our St. Max family over the years.

We are truly blessed!

Throughout the entire social hall process

you have been there for us and have

guided us. Through your mercy,

please continue to guide us

and take our project over the finish line.

St. Maximilian Kolbe, pray for us!

Amen

Your Financial Support for 7/11/2021

Adult Envelopes: $ 2641.00

Offertory: 311.00

Maintenance & Repair 20.00

Vigil Candles 187.75

Social Hall 5,705.00

Total: $8,864.75

Want To Make Hay?

Looking for someone to cut and bale between 5 and 10

acres north of the church in exchange for a social hall

donation. Please call Leo Gonnering at 571-243-0250 or

email [email protected] for more information.

Social Hall Project Update

Our projected building cost is $1,272,442.76. We have

$1,034,000.00 in the social hall fund. Our shortfall is

approximately $238,443.00. With $47,152.93.00 in

outstanding pledges, and using approximately

$37,000.00 from the church’s general fund, we must

raise an additional $154,290.00 (between now and

during about 120 days of construction) for the diocese

to support asking the St. Ambrose Fund (bank) for a

line of credit (instead of a loan).

Please don’t wait for groundbreaking to make a pledge.

We need your pledges or cash to break ground.

Pledge that you will donate $ ___ when we break

ground or on some other date. The diocese will accept

pledges to secure financing. With a $100,000.00 line

of credit anticipated from the diocese, if all the families

who have not yet donated or pledged, donated

$300.00, we'd have the money to start construction.

Pledge forms are in the gathering space, or better yet,

just send in a big check.

The diocese staff supports our project, but requested

contracts for review and a realistic repayment plan

approved by the finance council. Contract signing

could happen within weeks and blueprints are under

review by the state. With your donations or pledges,

we could break ground within 30 days.

Thank you all for your continued support, financially

and prayerfully.

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7:00 p.m. MASS: + John Kalata

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10:30 a.m. MASS: + Norm Hudziak

by His Family

6:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration

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St. Anthony Spirituality Center Offering

August 20-21, 2021: The Many Names of God

Participants will spend time exploring the deep

meaning and intimacy with which Jesus speaks of God

and discover new ways to pray calling God by name.

Check-in 3 p.m., orientation 5:45 p.m., supper at 6 p.m.

The retreat concludes after the noon meal on Saturday.

Call 715-443-2236 or visit www.sarcenter.com.

Save $1,750 on Kindergarten Tuition

at Pacelli Catholic Schools

Enrolling a child in kindergarten for the 2021-2022

school year? Learn how you can enroll and save. Call

715-341-2445 or visit www.pacellicatholicschools.com.

St. Mary’s I.C. Parish, Custer Annual Church Picnic

AUGUST 22 at Arnott Lions Park

County J (East of Stevens Point)

11:30 a.m. CONCESSIONS, Basket Raffle, Bake Sale,

Farmers Market, Cherry Tree, Silent Auction, Adult

Games, Kids Games

Music & Dancing:

Noon-3:30 p.m.- Chad Przybylski & His Polka Rhythms

3:30-6:30 p.m.- Steve Burclaw’s New Polish Sounds

2:30 p.m. CASH BINGO; Raffle Drawing at 6:30 p.m.

Event in Bevent at St. Ladislaus Parish

AUGUST 28 & 29

(Junction of HWY 153 & HWY Y)

Music, Food, Refreshments, Games, Cherry Tree,

Country Store, Raffles. Bingo Sunday at 1:00 p.m.

Music & Dancing:

Saturday: The New Generation & The Brady Luke Band

Sunday: New Polish Sounds & Maroszek Bros

St. Philip—Rudolph

100th Church Picnic

Sunday August 1, 11:00 a.m.—6:30 p.m.

At the Grotto Shrine & Wonder Cave

Food, Refreshments, Games, Raffles

11:30 a.m. BINGO

Music & Dancing:

11:00 a.m.—2:30 p.m. Old Time Brass

2:30—6:00 p.m. Chad Przybylski & the Polka Rhythms

St. Peter Parish, Steven Point

Fun Day Sunday July 25, 2021

8:00 a.m. Breakfast—Pancakes and sausage or

breakfast sandwich

11:00 a.m. Lunch—Cheeseburgers, hamburgers, brats,

hotdogs, fries & ice cream sandwiches

11:30 a.m.—Beer tent and music by The Ultimate

Polka Band and The Happy Notes

5:00 p.m.—Main Raffle Ticket Drawing

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St. Anthony Spirituality Center Offering

August 20-21, 2021: The Many Names of God

Participants will spend time exploring the deep

meaning and intimacy with which Jesus speaks of God

and discover new ways to pray calling God by name.

Check-in 3 p.m., orientation 5:45 p.m., supper at 6 p.m.

The retreat concludes after the noon meal on Saturday.

Call 715-443-2236 or visit www.sarcenter.com.

Save $1,750 on Kindergarten Tuition

at Pacelli Catholic Schools

Enrolling a child in kindergarten for the 2021-2022

school year? Learn how you can enroll and save. Call

715-341-2445 or visit www.pacellicatholicschools.com.

St. Mary’s I.C. Parish, Custer Annual Church Picnic

AUGUST 22 at Arnott Lions Park

County J (East of Stevens Point)

11:30 a.m. CONCESSIONS, Basket Raffle, Bake Sale,

Farmers Market, Cherry Tree, Silent Auction, Adult

Games, Kids Games

Music & Dancing:

Noon-3:30 p.m.- Chad Przybylski & His Polka Rhythms

3:30-6:30 p.m.- Steve Burclaw’s New Polish Sounds

2:30 p.m. CASH BINGO; Raffle Drawing at 6:30 p.m.

Event in Bevent at St. Ladislaus Parish

AUGUST 28 & 29

(Junction of HWY 153 & HWY Y)

Music, Food, Refreshments, Games, Cherry Tree,

Country Store, Raffles. Bingo Sunday at 1:00 p.m.

Music & Dancing:

Saturday: The New Generation & The Brady Luke Band

Sunday: New Polish Sounds & Maroszek Bros

St. Philip—Rudolph

100th Church Picnic

Sunday August 1, 11:00 a.m.—6:30 p.m.

At the Grotto Shrine & Wonder Cave

Food, Refreshments, Games, Raffles

11:30 a.m. BINGO

Music & Dancing:

11:00 a.m.—2:30 p.m. Old Time Brass

2:30—6:00 p.m. Chad Przybylski & the Polka Rhythms

St. Peter Parish, Steven Point

Fun Day Sunday July 25, 2021

8:00 a.m. Breakfast—Pancakes and sausage or

breakfast sandwich

11:00 a.m. Lunch—Cheeseburgers, hamburgers, brats,

hotdogs, fries & ice cream sandwiches

11:30 a.m.—Beer tent and music by The Ultimate

Polka Band and The Happy Notes

5:00 p.m.—Main Raffle Ticket Drawing

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