February 12, 2012
6th Sunday
in Ordinary Time
Today I would like to borrow the bulletin article from another bulletin from a
Catholic parish in New York. The pastor there seems to capture my
sentiments very well:
"One of the
things we try hard here is to create a welcoming and child friendly atmosphere
for our people. We especially want
parents to feel welcome to bring their children. Our children
are the treasures of the parish! Parents: you are always welcome to bring your children
and,
in particular, your babies to our church! I admire parents who work hard to prepare
their children
to come to church. My
married friends tell me that it is a job well worth doing, but it does take
time and effort. It behooves all of our
parishioners to be understanding with the children and
babies we attract to our
welcoming atmosphere. Even when the babies cry it is still wonderful to
have
this sign of future possibility and growth. I often think of the babies and children who
were present when Jesus spoke his sermons in the open air! Some people find children annoying.
I would respectfully say to them that this
church will always welcome children and especially
babies! Remember what Jesus
said to his apostles when they got annoyed with all the
children present: “Let the children come to me and do not hinder
them. For the Kingdom of
heaven is
theirs!” So I want to repeat those
beautiful words of Jesus: Let the
Children come to us
and do not hinder them! If parents can think of any way we can make
this parish more child
friendly, please let me know!" --Fr. Larry
Mass Intentions
02/14 8:00am Anniv.
of d. of Lawrence Kayser
02/15 8:00am d. Robert
Fergen
02/16 8:00am For Walt
& Dolores Kampshoff on their
70th Wedding Anniversary
02/17 8:00am d.
Jamie Shannon
02/18 5:00pm d. Tom Crawford
02/19 8:30am For
Holy Family Parish
10:00am For Elaine Eich
11:30am d. Marilyn Peschong
Lectors
and Eucharistic Ministers
02/18 5:00pm L-A Graves; EM-Deacon Graves, A Finkenbiner,
K
Rubendall, T&S Kirby, S Loecker
02/19 8:30am L-D Kirkus; EM-Deacon Graves, D&B Young,
M Wilson,
E Nohr, Volunteer
10:00am L-J Studelska; EM-Deacon Graves, R&D Hohn,
J Thury,
C Symes, J Traupel
11:30am L-P/J
Paulson; EM-Deacon Graves, H&B Kelly,
T&M
Day, Volunteer
02/18 5:00pm J Fritzemeier, N Rubendall, A Vermeulen
02/19
8:30am Z Smith, M&S VanErdewyk
10:00am C Reimnitz,
A Bergeson, E Huber
11:30am C Hohrman, P
Nash, S Mohr
02/18 5:00pm L Dorale, J&J Fritzemeier, Volunteer
02/19
8:30am G&M Paradeis, J&N Puetz,
J&J Schneider
10:00am B&D
Molumby, T&C Riddle, T&D Sabers
11:30am T&J
Hohrman, H&L Andersen, T&M Day
02/12 KC Breakfast – 8:30 to 11:30am – KC
Hall
02/13 Pre-Baptism Class – 6:30pm – JPII Adult
Faith Rm
JPII PTO Mtg – 7pm – JPII Art &
Science Rm
KC Business Mtg – 7:30pm – KC Hall (Steaks at 6pm)
02/14
Happy
Valentine’s Day!
Eucharistic Adoration – 8:30am to 8:00pm
Properties Mtg – 12 noon – Conference
Rm
02/15 Faith Formation Classes – ES 5:30pm/ LS 6:45pm – JPII School
Adult FF
“Walking,
Talking Catholic” – 6:45pm – HS
Parish Hall
02/16 Parent Teacher Conferences – 3:30 to
8:30pm – JPII MPR
RCIA –
7pm – Nazareth Rm
02/17 No School or School Mass
02/18 Happy
Birthday Fr. Mike Schneider!
Confessions – 3:30 to 4:30pm