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February 2nd, 2020 The Presentation of The Lord - Page 729 “Lord, now You let Your servant go in peace; Your word has been fulfilled: My own eyes have seen the salvation which You have prepared in the sight of every people: a light to reveal You to the nations and the glory of Your people, Israel.” St. Simeon

SERVANTS SCHEDULE The Rosary is prayed before Holy Mass M - F @ 7:35 a.m. MASS INTENTIONS Knights of the Altar: Please volunteer to serve Monday, February 3rd whenever you are at Holy Mass. St. Blaise, Bishop and Martyr 8:00 a.m. - Intentions of Tim and Mary Brennan family Saturday, February 8th - 4:30 p.m. Knights of the Altar: Greg Guanella/Frederick Ellis Tuesday, February 4th Ordinary Minister: Deacon Jason Hutzler 8:00 a.m. - † Javier Hall Ext. Minister: Anne Arlt Lector: Geoffrey Alford Wednesday, February 5th Ushers: Mike McArdle/Robert Maney St. Agatha, Virgin and Martyr 8:00 a.m. - Intentions of Fr. Schaller Sunday, February 9th - 7:30 a.m. Knights of the Altar: Knights Thursday, February 6th Lector: Daniel Rand St. Paul Miki & Companions, Martyrs Ushers: Russ Allen/Bill Rudy/Curt Riley 8:00 a.m. - † Joe & Lillian Schelfhout Sunday, February 9th - 9:30 a.m. Knights of the Altar Dillion Jackson/Harrison Schaller/ Friday, February 7th - First Friday Gabriel Poje 8:00 a.m. - † Lee Kish Ordinary Minister: Deacon Jason Hutzler Ext. Minister: Veronica Brauer Saturday, February 8th Lector Sharon Dawidowski St. Jerome Emiliani, Patron of Orphans Ushers: Don Seufzer/Gary Brauer/ 8:00 a.m. - † Jule Kish Tom McConaghy/John Koelbl 4:30 p.m. - † Joe and Arlene Schwabenbauer Sunday, February 9th - 11:00 a.m. Sunday, February 9th – 5th Sunday Ordinary Time Extraordinary Form Mass St. Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Master of Ceremony: Nicholas Bontkowski Thurifer: Sean Marshall 7:30 a.m. - St. James Parishioners Acolyte 1: Joseph Korger 9:30 a.m. - † Vincent and Sharon Marco Acolyte 2: Henry Olson 11:00 a.m. - † Paula Timm Frohnauer Crucifer: Leo Olson Torchbearers: Rhett, Reed and Parker Pronschinske/ Benjamin Bontkowski/Konstantin CHURCH SUPPORT VanHoof/William Olson January 26, 2020 Envelopes $ 3,089.25 + SACRAMENTS + Plate Collections $ 475.75 Baptismus Vigil candles $ 37.00 St. James Parish welcomes Giving Online $ 251.04 Imelda Mary Callan Total $ 3,853.04 Daughter of Ryan and Autumn Callan, who was baptized on Saturday, January 25th, 2020, here at St. MAKE DONATIONS ONLINE - ONLINE GIVING James. Let us pray for Imelda Mary and for her fami- We offer an option for people who prefer to make do- ly as she begins the life of a Christian. nations online, called Online Giving. For quick access to Online Giving, visit our website www.saintjameslax.com and follow the instructions provided. For any questions CHURCH CLEANING about Online Giving, please contact Maria Stegmeier at: February 1 - Monica Leis and Family 608 - 782 - 7557. February 8 - Sharon Kiesling February 15 - Carol Patterson - Marcy Hutschenreuter UPDATE ON ANNUAL APPEAL Our Annual Appeal goal is $44,840.00 and we are currently at a total of $43,000.00. Please keep sending “ Sorrow can be alleviated by those pledge cards in to the Diocese. If you have mis- placed your card, you can stop by the office to pick one good sleep, a bath, and a up. glass of good wine. ” Remember: You can specify where you want your donation to go, such as “ to the seminarians ”. St. Thomas Aquinas Thank you for your generosity St. James the Less Catholic Church | Page 2 | www.saintjameslax.com

CALENDAR REMINDERS Weekly Readings February 3rd - February 9th, 2020 February 1 First Saturday February 1 Altar Server Reception 6:00 pm, Murphy Monday 2 Sm 15:13 - 14, 30; 16:5 - 13/Ps 3:2 - 3, 4 - 5, 6 - 7 Hall [8a]/Mk 5:1 - 20 February 2 Donut Sunday, following 9:30 am Mass, Tuesday 2 Sm 18:9 - 10, 14b, 24 - 25a, 30 — 19:3/ Ps 86:1 - School Gym. 2, 3 - 4, 5 - 6 [1a]/Mk 5:21 - 43 February 4 Ragazze Coraggiose, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Mur - Wednesday 2 Sm 24:2, 9 - 17/Ps 32:1 - 2, 5, 6, 7 [cf. 5c]/Mk phy Hall 6:1 - 6 February 7 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Thursday 1 Kgs 2:1 - 4, 10 - 12/1 Chr 29:10, 11ab, 11d - 12a, 8:45 am - 2:45 pm 12bcd [12b]/Mk 6:7 - 13 February 7 Knights of St. Joseph, 6:00 pm Friday: Sir 47:2 - 11/Ps 18:31, 47 and 50, 51 [cf. 47b]/ February 9 Knights of Columbus Degree Ceremony, Mk 6:14 - 29 following 9:30 am Mass, Murphy Hall Saturday: 1 Kgs 3:4 - 13/Ps 119:9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 [12b]/ February 11 PCCW Meeting Mk 6:30 - 34 February 18 Ragazze Coraggiose, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Mur - Sunday: Is 58:7 - 10/Ps 112:4 - 5, 6 - 7, 8 - 9 [4a]/1 Cor 2:1 - phy Hall 5/Mt 5:13 - 16 HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS VOLUNTEER WITH Saturday Vigil 4:30 PM CATHOLIC CHARITIES! Sunday Masses 7:30, 9:30 & 11:00 (Ext. Form) AM We have a great need for front desk volunteers. By SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION staffing our front desks with volunteers it allows more Saturday approx. 3:45 - 4:15 PM funding to go towards those in our community who need 1st Fridays/Saturdays after 8AM Mass when possible assistance. We try to serve all who come to our PARISH STAFF door! Please help us get the word out! Running the fol- Fr. James Altman pastor lowing announcement or parts of it in your Febru- Deacon Jason Hutzler permanent deacon ary bulletins would be appreciated. Thank you! Maria Stegmeier administrative assistant Did you make a New Year's Resolution to help oth- Donna Walz director of religious education ers? Let us help you fulfill your New Year's Resolution! Catholic Charities has numerous volunteer opportuni- BABY BOTTLES FOR BIRTHRIGHT ties. The annual Baby Bottles for Birthright fundraiser Front desk volunteers are needed at the Catholic for Birthright of La Crosse is here! Charities La Crosse locations. Morning and afternoon shifts are currently available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Birthright is an international pro - life organization and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 12:30 that helps women struggling with unplanned pregnan- to 4:00 p.m. Shift flexibility is possible based on a vol- cies, by offering emotional support, practical resources, unteer's availability. Front desk volunteers answer and referrals. The La Crosse chapter has been around since 1976, thanks to the work of our dedicated volun- phone calls and assist people with accessing the many services provided by Catholic Charities. If you have a teers and the generous support of church congregations desire to serve those in our community who are most in in the area. need, please consider donating your time. Anyone inter- Please take a baby bottle and fill it with your spare ested in volunteering or needing more information change, cash, or check from January 20th through Feb- should contact: ruary 17th, as a tax deductible donation to Birthright of James Horman at (608) 518 - 5676 La Crosse! Please return the baby bottle and completed insert no later than February 17th! MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT RETREAT FOR Your support will be greatly appreciated by moms COUPLES and dads to be, their unborn children, and us too! When is the last time you experienced a COUPLE retreat? Every healthy relationship needs renewal and “SCHOOLS NO LONGER GIVEN is a powerful opportunity with proven results. Each couple is able to focus on their relationship with TEACH CHILDREN HOW TO THINK, each other and with God in an interactive, engaging THEY TEACH CHILDREN manner. WHAT TO THINK. Plan to attend a GIVEN retreat Feb. 8 in Rothschild. THAT’S A PROBLEM.” For more information, go to: PAUL HARVEY https://diolc.org/marriage/marriage - enrichment/