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31 October 2021Thirty-First Sunday of the YearST. JOSEPHNew HomeCATHOLIC PARISHWell, I moved in to mynew home this past week.While it was an excitingtime there was also atinge of sadness. It wouldhave been nice if myparents would have beenalive to see this momentof transition in my life. Ithought especially of myfather who was always alittle surprised by the waymy brother and I turnedout.My father was notmuch of a church goer.About a year before I gotordained mom finally saidto him, “Rupe, you’dbetter start going tochurch so people won’tthink you’re a hypocritewhen you go to church atGeorge’s ordination.”Dad pretty much wentfrom that day on but I’msure wondered to himself how he ever had a son who was a priest.The same was true for his thinking about my brother. Dad only graduated from 8th grade. He had to stopgoing to school so he could work on his father’s farm. It was the Depression and dad’s dad had sons tomanage the work. When my brother was named CEO of Oshkosh Corporation I remember mom calling me togive me the news. She said, “We can’t tell anyone until tomorrow but that won’t be hard, your father can’tbelieve it.” I remember when my brother purchased a boat since he lived on a lake. Dad yelled at him,reminding him he had two children to put through college. He couldn’t be wasting his money on boats. Idon’t know how my brother responded to that but I’m sure he caught on to dad’s disbelief that he had a sonwho was CEO of a big company.I like my new home. My friend (Fr.) Mike Joncas came over last week and admitted to Kevin on the phonethat he was on the edge of envious. Of course Mike is retiring the same time I am and has moved out of hisbig house on Summit to a condo on Grand Avenue in St. Paul. His condo has more square footage than myhouse and is quite nice but I like my house better.Several parishioners have approached me about seeing the house. I’m not sure what their intrigue is allabout. It’s really a rather simple, minimalistic arrangement. It has an open floor concept with the kitchen,great room and dining area all in one. The best thing about it may be it’s in floor heating. The last fewmornings have been cold and my feet have not been. Put a smile on my face.GRS269 Dakota St. South Prescott, WI 54021

Glory to GodApostles CreedGlory to God in the highest,and on earth peace to peopleof good will. We praiseyou, we bless you, we adoreyou, we glorify you, we giveyou thanks for your greatglory, Lord God, heavenlyKing, O God, almightyFather. Lord Jesus Christ,Only Begotten Son, LordGod, Lamb of God, Son ofthe Father, you take away thesins of the world, have mercyon us; you take away the sinsof the world, receive ourprayer; you are seated at theright hand of the Father, havemercy on us. For you aloneare the Holy One, you aloneare the Lord, you alone arethe Most High, Jesus Christ,with the Holy Spirit, in theglory of God the Father.Amen.I believe in God, the Fatheralmighty, Creator of heavenand earth, and in JesusChrist, His only Son, ourLord, who was conceived bythe Holy Spirit, born of theVirgin Mary, suffered underPontius Pilate, wascrucified, died and wasburied; He descended intohell; on the third day Herose again from the dead; Heascended into heaven, and isseated at the right hand ofGod the Father almighty;from there He will come tojudge the living and thedead. I believe in theHoly Spirit, the holycatholic church, thecommunion of saints, theforgiveness of sins, theresurrection of the body, andlife everlasting. Amen.Music for MassEntrance: We Gather Together (#638)Theodore Baker1) We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing;He chastens and hastens his will to make known;The wicked oppressing now cease from distressing:Sing praises to his name; he forgets not his own.2) Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining,Whose kingdom calls all to the love which endures.So from the beginning the fight we were winning:You, Lord, were at our side; all glory be yours!Readings can be found at #1183Responsorial Psalm: How Lovely is Your Dwelling PlacePreparation: Instrumental Music2 Welcome to St. Joseph Catholic Church Prescott, WIHaugen

MASS INTENTIONS3:00 PM Saturday 30 OctoberConfessions4:00 PM Saturday 30 OctoberPeter Kelly10:00 AM Sunday 31 OctoberParishioners8:15 AM Monday All Saints DayRosie Tronnier by Betty Armstrong8:15 AM Tuesday 2 NovemberJean Szwes8:15 AM Wednesday 3 NovemberPhyllis Most by Zanani Jensen8:15 AM Thursday 4 NovemberBernard Kinnneman by Family3:00 PM Saturday 6 NovemberConfessions4:00 PM Saturday 6 NovemberParishioners10:00 AM Sunday 7 NovemberDorothy Most by Beth & Jerry VossRELIGIOUS EDUCATIONNovember 3rd Classes 1-10 (grade 9 is virtual tonight), grade 10 inthe Gathering Space and Grade 2 and parents in the gym forLearning Centers for Reconciliation (takes about an hour & isavailable from 4p to 7pm.) other classes as normal.November 10th- Classes 1-9Sunday during the 10am Mass we have classes for 4-, & 5-year-oldsdownstairs. Register anytime.November 1st- All Saints DayWe celebrate all who have died and are with God in heaven.November 2nd- All Souls DayVisit the cemetery and pray for your loved ones.Call with any questions, Carol 715-262-3514 ,651-208-4449HELP CATHOLIC CHARITIESCatholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse is doingincredible work assisting thousands of Afghan refugees at Ft.McCoy, near Tomah. Find out how you can help by volunteeringor donating – Visit cclse.org/afghanistan-refugee-assistanceBREAD AND WINEOur Eucharist bread and wine for the month ofNovember has been donated by Kevin & Terre’eLanger in memory of Alvin Langer.PRAYER CORNERPlease keep the following in your prayer.Norm Killian; Anita Casey (Darla Ironside’s Sister-Inlaw):Jessica Sabelko, Laura Kemmerer; Denise Cornell (SylviaFalteisek’s daughter); Jana Morrow (Walt & CarolMatzek’s Daughter); Eileen Chase (Rich Niebur’s mom);Kelly Niebur (wife of Ryan); Joe Riley; Jackie Unser; BillCasperson (Nancy Peterson’s brother); Robert Hei(Shirley Hei’s Son); Dwight Hollen; Kristi Meier; EvanHorn; LaVerne Cobian; Richard Cornell; Dick Baker;Casie Johnson; Richard Hulne; Mike Meier; Jerry Killian;Michael “Chip” O’Brien; Leslie Cobian; Marv Lindseth;Julie Murchinson; Gracie Magnan (daughter of Peter &Jessie); George Johnson; Shirley Hei; Betty Armstrong;Jerry Hoss (brother of Janet Cleary); Bernie Wisniewski;Roberta Bradford(Shirley Dehning Granddaughter); JoeStern (brother of Kate Killian); Butch Carroll (Roxie’sHusband); Boyd Huppert; Theresa Hei and all theparishioners who are homebound or in the nursing home.To add a name to the prayer corner, call 715-262-5310.Names will remain on the list for one month, unless theparish office is notified otherwise.3

St. Joseph Parish SchoolEach year during November, we do a number of things in the school to focus on the lives and examples of the saints. This yearwe will begin by celebrating All Saints Day on November 1st. Some of our 5th and 6h Grade students will come to Massdressed as a favorite saint, and students will process into Mass singing “When The Saints Go Marching In”. Other students inthe school will be dressed as a saint that day as well; it is one of the most anticipated days of the school year! Beyond ourremembrance of saints from the past, we also highlight the fact that we too are part of the communion of saints. And wecontinue to remind students of our tradition to pray for the intercession of those saints who have gone before us, who pray toGod on our behalf. We look to the example of those holy men and women who modeled living In Christ, As Christ and ForChrist, so that we too can live more fully as saints.Please continue to pray for the achievement of our school’s mission this coming year, and for the success of all our students,staff and school families. We received this prayer from a parishioner last fall and continue to ask for the prayers of the parishcommunity, to help protect and guide us each day!Heavenly Father, thank You for your constant love and care. We ask that you watch over and protect our children,teachers, school staff and families from illness, harm or distress this school year. Help us to do our part to prevent thespread of the virus, to bring peace to our world, and to always be Christ for one another, in all that we do. AMEN!— Mr. Magee, School PrincipalContact InformationFINANCIAL NEWSAdult Envelope ContributionsOffertorySt Joseph Parish School DonationSt Joseph Parish School Special DonationTotal for week ending 10-24-2021 6,340 420 512 196 7,468If you would like to set up automatic contributions tothe parish, please contact the office to have a form sentout to you, 715-262-5310 or email us atParishOffice@StJosephPrescott.com.There is also a copy of the form on the website underChurch-Shortcuts. Thank you for the continued supportof our parish.LITURGICAL SCHEDULESSaturday, 6 Nov. 4:00 pmShirley HayesRob DaughertyOpenOpenRoger KleginRon SterudJim PackardLector 1Lector 2ServerServerUsherUsherVideoSunday, 7 Nov 10:00 amJill BorosPatrick LeahyThomas RyndaOpenDon SabelkoRoger BorosLector 1Lector 2ServerServerUsherUsherMoney CountersLector 1 1st readingLector 2 2nd reading& petitions4First National BankMonday, 8 November 9:00 amRich & Sue MatzekRoger BorosPARISH STAFFRev. George R. Szews .PastorRev. Mr. Gerald T. Rynda .DeaconChris Magee.School PrincipalCarol Mercord .Director of Religious EducationRita Johnson.Parish Administrative AssistantAnn Schwebach .Finance and BenefitsCrystal McCarthy. School Administrative AssistantHowie Kittleson .Building & Grounds ManagerDon Sabelko .,. Cemetery SextonPHONERev. George R. Szews - Emergencies Only.715-262-2520Parish Office .715-262-5310St. Joseph’s School .715-262-5912, Fax 715-262-5901Religious Education.715-262-3514Don Sabelko, Cemetery Sexton.715-262-3123.OFFICE HOURSClosed Monday & Friday; 9:00 am-3:00 pm Tuesday toThursdayDEVOTIONSPerpetual Help NovenaSACRAMENT OF BAPTISMA class for new and expecting parents is held quarterly. Parentsmust be registered as parish members prior to attending the class.Call the parish office for more information. Baptisms are notcelebrated during the Lenten season.SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGECouples planning marriage should contact the parish office atleast six months in advance. Marriages are not celebrated duringthe Lenten season.NEW PARISHIONERSContact the Parish Office to make an appointment with thepastor.MINISTRY TO THE SICKHoly Communion is brought to the sick and homebound everyWednesday. Those who are seriously ill or anticipating surgeryshould contact the parish office to arrange for the Anointing ofthe Sick.

Communion: In Christ We Come to Offer ThanksClosing: We Shall Rise Again (#871)Michael JoncasJeremy Young1) Come to me, all you weary, with your burdens and pain. Take my yoke onyour shoulders and learn from me: I am gentle and humble, and your soulwill find rest, For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.Refrain: We shall rise again on the last day with the faithful, rich and poor.Coming to the house of Lord Jesus, we will find an open door there,we will find an open door.2) Though we walk through the darkness, evil we do not fear. You are walkingbeside us with your rod and your staff. Only goodness and kindness followus all our lives. We shall dwell in the Lord's house for so many years to come!3) We depend on God's mercy, mercy which never fades. We remember ourcovenant and the promise Jesus made: If we die with Christ Jesus, we shalllive with him, And if we are faithful, we shall reign with him!4) Do not fear death's dominion, look beyond earth and grave. See thebrightness of Jesus shining out to light our way. Loving Father and Spirit,loving Jesus the Son, All God's people together, we shall live on as one!Reprint permission: OneLicense Net A-71892831 October 2021 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time 5