Next Week - World Mission Sunday

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MONDAY 18 OCT/ 2 Tm 4:10-17/Ps 145:10-13, 17-18/Lk 10:1-9 5 PM - Stephen Ministry Meeting, Conference Room 7 PM - Point Catholic Women's Bible Study, Spirit Hall

TUESDAY 19 OCT / Rom 5:12, 15, 17-21/Ps 40:7-10, 17/Lk 12:35-38 8:15 AM - Public MASS (+John & Edna Kohl) FSB 9:15 AM - Staff Meeting/Prayer, Conference Room 10 AM - Stephen Ministry Supervision, Spirit Hall 3 PM - Point Catholic Rosary, Ministry Center 4 PM - Salvation Army Meal Ministry 6 PM - Alpha, Spirit Hall 7 PM - Point Catholic Men's Bible Study, Min. Ctr. Library

WEDNESDAY 20 OCT / Rom 6:12-18/Ps 124:1-8/Lk 12:39-48 8:15 AM-Public MASS (+Ed Lemancik) FTM 4:30 PM - Finance Council Meeting, Conference Room 5 PM - Point Catholic Student Supper 6 PM - Reconciliation, Ministry Center Library 6:30 PM - Faith Formation Gr. 7-8, Kostka Hall 8 PM - Point Catholic Late Night Mass FSB

THURSDAY 21 OCT/ Rom 6:19-23/Ps 1:1-4, 6/Lk 12:49-53

8:15 AM - Public MASS (+Carol Gile) FSB 9 AM-3:30 PM - Eucharistic Adoration -3 PM Divine Mercy Chaplet

4 PM - Campus Ministry Committee Meeting, Conference Rm 6:30 PM - Parish Bible Study, Gathering Space

FRIDAY 22 OCT / Rom 7:18-25/Ps 119:66, 68, 76-77, 93-94/Lk 12:54-59 8:15 AM- Public MASS (+Bobbi Brice) FSB 9:15 AM - Alpha, Spirit Hall Point Catholic Fall Retreat Begins

SATURDAY 23 OCT / Rom 8:1-11/Ps 24:1-6/Lk 13:1-9 9-10 AM - Reconciliation, Ministry Center Library 5 PM - Confirmation Year 3 Retreat, Ministry Center

Next Week - World Mission Sunday

Next weekend we will celebrate World Mission Sunday. Pope Francis invites the entire Church to support mission dioceses throughout the world where priest, religious and lay leaders serve the world's most vulnerable communities. Please keep the Pope's mission in your prayers and be generous in your support. If you receive parish envelopes you'll find an envelope included in your packet. There will be additional envelopes available at the church entrances.

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time / 23/24 OCT Jer 31:7-9/Ps 126:1-6/Heb 5:1-6/Mk 10:46-52

5 PM - Public MASS (+Bob Kowalski) FSB

8 AM - Public/Live Stream MASS - 7:30 - Rosary

(+Young people & seminarians) FSB 10:30 AM -Public MASS (+Tepp & Walczak families) FSB 6 PM - Public MASS (the people of Holy Spirit Parish) FSB

Dear Holy Spirit Parish:

"Whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant...." (Mark 10:43)

You better sit down for this one. I had to. It is with great sadness and sweet joy that I share that our beloved Lee Olsen is retiring December 1st. The great sadness is for us. The sweet joy is for her. A week ago Lee's daughter, Amelia and husband Aaron accepted an offer on their home and began preparations for moving back to Stevens Point. That in itself is wonderful news. But what is even more exciting is they are bringing with them ... Lee & Gary's first grandchild...Grace! Pictures of Grace on every computer and shelf in the office just aren't meeting Lee's needs for a grandchild fix anymore. Lee wants to be the primary caregiver for Grace like Lee's mother was for Amelia.

Lee promises she will make the transition for the next person smooth and problem free. I would scoff at such a promise---it will be impossible to replace her-- except that Lee has day in and day out done the impossible. Please stay tuned for news of a retirement party in her honor. But for now we'll let Gospel writer Mark sum up our feelings. "Whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant." Lee you are great.

And yes we are actively searching for the right person to pick up where Lee has left off. A job description and application are available on the parish website. The job description includes keeping track of everything, taking care of everyone, and filling the office with joy.

This coming Thursday the Pastoral Council will be meeting with the Faith Formation Committee. The Council thinks it is to talk about implementing the vision of Fr. Mallon as expressed in his book Divine Renovation. All who have been reading the book know that Alpha is one of the primary engines of parish transformation for Fr. Mallon. But the Faith Formation Committee is also coming with proposals of their own. A primary desire for them is expanding ministry to our middle and high school youth. Their hope is to move from a college intern to a full time Youth Minister. Where else in life will they hear the message: If you want to be great, serve others?

This Saturday will be our first wedding for the year. Ellie Brzezinski and Ryan Schmidt will be placing their lives in God's hands. December 31st new parish members Austin Swisher and Shannon O'Fallon will marry in their home Church in Menomonie, IL. Presently we have three weddings scheduled for 2022 and one for 2023. Ellie and Ryan, you are a rare and precious couple, willing to make a permanent commitment with God as its foundation. Or in the words of today's Gospel, who are willing to be great in the way that comes from laying down your life for a family. Congratulations!

Next Sunday we will have our second RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) gathering. At our first meeting we had five candidates: two unbaptized, one coming form another Christian Church and two Catholics seeking Confirmation. I am aware of two others who have expressed interest in the past. Of those who came, three are currently UWSP students and two are recent graduates. Our first meeting was so very encouraging. Absolutely lovely young people.

I, and our Campus Ministry Committee are looking forward to your feedback on Fr. Billy Dodge and the two UW La Crosse students testimonies about FOCUS ministries today. If you didn't get one in church, there is a feedback form on the parish website. We will draw upon it when we report to the Pastoral Council Nov. 18th on whether it is feasible to bring FOCUS ministries here. But would you at least agree, they were "great" young people for their desire to "serve" the Lord.

MISSION STATEMENT Disciples called to worship,

sent to serve.

VISION STATEMENT By the year 2023, Holy Spirit Parish will: provide worship opportunities where all are welcome and welcomed; where each person feels supported and encouraged to meet Jesus in a real and personal way; where we are strengthened to go forth to share our talents and resources with others within and beyond our parish.

support parish committees with prayerful consideration and utilization of the generous gifts of time, talent, and treasure offered by the members of our parish.

engage and awaken people of all ages to the lifelong process of seeking Jesus through faith growth experiences.

invite all to feel welcomed and cherished as members of our parish family, and to deepen our connections through ministries of compassion, small group gatherings and fellowship events that reflect the love of Christ.

empower Holy Spirit Parish, according to the Social Teachings of the Catholic Church, to meet the needs of all Creation with love, prayer, and service through acts of Social Justice and Charitable Works in our community, nation, and world.

cultivate a community of faith that empowers and supports students to grow as disciples of Christ.

provide every family, who would like, the opportunity for a Catholic School Education.

PASTORAL COUNCIL Katy Czerwinski, Bill Fehrenbach, Imelda Horvath, Bob Ostrowski, Paul Peterson, Chet Przybylski, Dave Rosenthal, Nicole Smith, Joanna Slattery, Ginny Williams,

Helping Our Afghan Siblings

Our parish is a founding member of "One Big Tent" - a partnership of diverse, faith-based organizations working within our community, alongside community agencies, to promote human dignity by alleviating poverty and isolation. "One Big Tent" is leading an effort to provide help to our Afghan siblings at Fort McCoy. Churches are accepting the following items that will be delivered to Fort McCoy. If you'd like to join this effort please deliver any of the following NEW items to the Ministry Center by October 31st. Toddler and baby clothing - winter onesies Sweatshirts/pants, long sleeve shirts, winter coats

for all age children Winter clothing - adult sizes (small & medium pre-

ferred) Athletic style shoes & winter boots for toddlers, chil-

dren and adults Gloves and hats of all sizes Baby formula (powder)

OCTOBER COMMUNITY EVENT GRADE K-6 FAMILIES

Come one! Come All! Let's celebrate Fall!!

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27TH in SPIRIT HALL from 6:30-7:30 PM

Join in an evening of enrichment and renewal as we celebrate God, the Creator of all Good Things, and open ourselves to God's grace by deepening our understanding of the Sacraments. The hour will be filled with song, crafts and . . . a fun surprise that may just lay out Fr. Steve flat on the floor! Get into the Spirit in Spirit Hall on October 27th!!

Scheduling Mass Intentions

From the earliest times Christians formed the practice of offering a Mass for one particular person who had died to comfort and strengthen them on their journey home to God. You can have a Mass offered for a loved one by contacting Lee at the parish office, 344-9117.

To insure that all have a chance to schedule their desired intentions we're adopting a new procedure at this time. You may ask for a specific date though Masses can be scheduled no more than one year in advance. Additionally, there can only be up to 8 Masses said for the same intention in a year with 2 being on a weekend/holy day. The stipend for the Mass is $10.

Of time talent and treasure

PARTICIPATION AT MASS

October 9/10, 2021 5pm -- 135 8am -- 108 10:30am -- 129 6pm -- 90

HOLY SPIRIT PARISH GIVING

Week Ending October 8, 2021 Auto drafts & Debit/Credit Cards.........$7,233

Envelopes..................................$14,124 Offertory.....................................$447

Total.....................................$21,804

Balancing Faith and Fun

Confirmation and Youth Ministry are back and better than ever because . . . we are gathering in person!! In our encounters over the last month, we feel as if we are meeting each other, again, for the first time! Our first two Confirmation classes have focused on living a life of purpose through the choices we make and beginning by choosing to do small things with GREAT love in order to increase our joy and the joy of those around us. Believe it or not, the majority of our young people believe being part of a parish is a positive choice that bears good fruit because our faith lived out in community encourages selflessness, generosity, playfulness and compassion.

Yes, we're having deep conversations about faith and life, but we're balancing those with service and fun. This Fall, our youth already have prepared and served one Salvation Army meal and we've celebrated football season in Wisconsin with a Packer Game Tailgate, complete with brats and yard games!

Thank you to our parents and friends of the High School Ministry program for making all of this possible for our young people from the home-baked snacks at Confirmation to the tailgate meal and beyond we are very grateful for your constant support of our young people!

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