GRIEF SHARE HAS BEGUN, BUT - YOU CAN STILL JOIN: Each person’s grief is distinct. What’s often true, however, is the value of knowing you do not grieve alone. That’s why GriefShare is so important. GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through a weekly meeting of presentations, discussions and prayer. Meetings are at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Resurrection. Whether you participated this week or not, you are welcome to join us.
A MASS OFFERING: The Church has a long tradition of seeking an intention at Mass for someone who has died or is in special need. To learn more, read Fr. Tom's column at left. You can schedule a Mass intention by contacting the parish office.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN WASHINGTON are threatening the essential life-saving and human-dignity enhancing work of Catholic Relief Services in more than 100 countries around the world. CRS is a relief and development program of the U.S. Catholic Church. Go to crs.org to learn more about how recent funding and program cuts affect CRS, and to learn how you can help by contacting your U.S. senators and representative.
WISCONSIN BISHOPS & POPE FRANCIS ISSUE
PASTORAL LETTERS ON IMMIGRATION
"We, the bishops of Wisconsin, want all immigrants to know that we are here to walk with you" - so begins a pastoral letter issued this week by Wisconsin's Catholic bishops.
"We are all called to live in solidarity and fraternity, to build bridges that bring us ever closer together," Pope Francis writes in a letter to U.S. Bishops this week.
"We serve Christ," says Bishop Battersby, "following the biblical imperative: 'Whatsoever you do to the least of my people.'"
Fr. Tom writes about the local impact of recent orders regarding refugees and immigrants.
Franciscan Fr. Casey Cole offers an overview on Catholic gospel social teaching as it pertains to immigrants and refugees. It's important information in light of ongoing events.
WE’RE INVITED: Mt. Sinai Congregation of Wausau is opening its doors for a Community Shabbat service at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28. The synagogue is located at 910 W. Randolph St. During the service Rabbi Cathy Nemiroff will explain the prayers and rituals of this weekly Jewish service and offer some basic teaching on Judaism. to help the Congregation prepare for the observance, please send an email if you might be planning to attend.
AS WE ANTICIPATE ASH WEDNESDAY, PALMS FROM LAST YEAR ARE BEING COLLECTED. BRING THEM ALONG TO MASS.
LENT BOOK CLUB: Hope is the first autobiography in history ever to be published by a pope and was was published now to coincide with the Jubilee Year of Hope. The book will be discussed on Zoom on a day and time convenient for the majority of interested readers. To join the Lent book club, send an email to Fr. Tom, and purchase the book at a local bookstore or from online sources.
A BREWERS ROAD TRIP
People from our parishes and friends will be headed to American Family Field to watch the Milwaukee Brewers play the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, June 11. Watch for complete details comings soon, but if you want to be sure to get a spot on the bus, send an email.
ABOVE is a column by Fr. Tom about what the Church encourages as we receive communion at Mass.
AT RIGHT is a video of pet peeve Fr. Tom shares with Fr. Casey Cole.
INTRODUCTION TO LUKE: Franciscan Fr. Casey Cole offers a helpful introduction to the gospel we're proclaiming (and listening to) on most of the Sunday's of this Church year. Fr. Casey offers an excellent YouTube ministry.
IT'S NOT ALL ABOUT FOOTBALL: You've probably heard about, or maybe even seen, the new movie "Green and Gold." As this essay explains, it is not about the Green Bay Packers, although they're part of the story. Rather, it's about a struggling farmer and what matters most in life.
COMING SOON: Complete information on the Jubilee Year of Hope at Church of the Resurrection
As part of opening the Jubilee Year, Bishop Battersby issued a statement officially identifying places of pilgrimage for people of the diocese, which includes our own Church of the Resurrection. Other pilgrimage sites in the diocese include the Cathedral of St. Joseph the Workman in La Crosse, Sacred Heart Church in Eau Claire, Sacred Heart Church in Nekoosa and the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse.
PARISH GIVING: Parish worship and ministries depend upon the generosity of ALL parishioners. And, it couldn't be easier to make a contribution. Scheduling an ongoing contribution or making a one-time donation - is just a click away. Thanks to all who share generously with the parish.
Here is the livestream of Sunday's 8:30 a.m. Mass. If you know someone who might appreciate joining us online, please help them learn how to make that happen.