Liturgy and Worship

Spring into action

Spring is springing into action with all the rain, thunder and lightning. The last few weeks have been busy for the church and not just the weather. Easter was amazing with 7 baptisms and 11 confirmations. Congratulations to all of our Catechumens and Candidates. What an inspiration for all of us to grow in the faith and give it witness. Change is in the air and in our office too. Thank you Doreen for being a part of the front office and your assistance at St. Casimir. We are welcoming Tammy into that position along with some of her time to be devoted to St. Casimir. Be patient as she begins her time of training and learning more about St. Peter and St. Casimir parishes. 

It was amazing to have the pilgrim statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe with us for about a week. Thank you to all of our volunteers handing things out, directing people, setting up or taking down. Fr. Tim figures it was around 2,000 people that came to see her. What a wonderful opportunity to share our parish with the larger community. A number of people traveled over two hours to experience our Lady’s presence. 

I was in La Crosse as part of the admissions Board for the diocese. I am happy to report that we will be adding another three men as seminary students for the Fall. Please keep priestly vocations in your prayers. A few weeks ago announcements were made about parish assignments. There will be 41 changes of assignments in July. Keep all of those parishes in your prayers and of course pray for St. Peter and St. Casimir. 

How impressive for our deanery to host the spring youth rally with a national speaker. Jason Evert spoke powerfully to our young people and those who drove over an hour away to be a part of the evening. Human sexuality as beautifully as God made it is so misunderstood or misused by society. Jason wonderfully articulated the truth of that great gift we each have. He did not shy away from the attacks that are often thrown at the Church and gave our young people tools that can help them wisely answer those who question the Church’s teaching. 

May 3rd at the 10:30 Mass will be the celebration of First Communion. Pray for them that this special day remains special to them for years to come. May each Sunday for us be a blessing.

 — Fr. John A. Potaczek