Readings for the Week of August 9, 2009

SUNDAY: 1 KGS 19:4-8/EPH 4:30---5:2/JN 6:41-51
MONDAY:2 COR 9:6-10/JN 12:24-26
TUESDAY:DT 31:1-8/MT 18:1-5, 10, 12-14
WEDNESDAY:DT 34:1-12/MT 18:15-20
THURSDAY:JOS 3:7-10A, 11, 13-17/MT 18:21---19:1
FRIDAY:JOS 24:1-13/MT 19:3-12
SATURDAY:VIGIL: 1 CHR 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2/
1 COR 15:54B-57/LK 11:27-28
DAY:RV 11:19A; 12:1-6A, 10AB/1 COR 15:20-27/LK 1:39-56
NEXT SUNDAY: PRV 9:1-6/EPH 5:15-20/JN 6:51-58

Featured Advertiser
Our featured advertiser—JB Painting— Thank you for advertising in our bulletin. When looking for goods or services, please consider those who advertise in our bulletin.
Throughout the year we will try to feature one of our advertisers. When looking for products or services, please consider patronizing those who advertise in our bulletin. All advertisers will be randomly selected.

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Just go to www.goodsearch.com and be sure to enter Nativity of Our Lord Parish (Rhinelander, WI) as the charity you want to support. And, be sure to spread the word!

What is Scrip?
Scrip is a term that means 'substitute money.' When you purchase Scrip, you are purchasing gift certificates that are used just like cash. The Scrip is issued by the national and local retailers where many of you already shop. These merchants want to support our church and school and in return ask you to support them by shopping with Scrip at their place of business. You may use Scrip to purchase everyday items like food, clothing, gasoline, toys, gifts and other essentials. With every purchase you earn revenue for our school and church.
Stop by the Scrip table after mass or at the parish office and check out the many local and national retailers available. Scrip is simple and easy to use.

Open Positions at Nativity Catholic School
Nativity Catholic School
in Rhinelander, WI,
is accepting applications for the positions of
Licensed 4K Teacher (.5 time)
After School Care Assistant
Please send resumes to:
Shirley Heise
Nativity Catholic School
103 E. King St.
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 362-5588
nativityheise@charterinternet.com
Deadline: August 17, 2009

nvitation to Open Fall Board Meeting
Superior Diocesan Council of Catholic Women
All women, religious and priests of the East Deanery are cordially invited to attend the Superior Diocesan Council of Catholic Women’s Open Fall Board meeting to be held on Tuesday, August 11, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 8950 Cty Rd J, Woodruff, WI.
Coffee will be served at 10 am with the board meeting commencing at 10:30 am. Fr. Gerard Willger will celebrate Mass at 11:30 am. Fr. Gerard Willger will speak on the need for Catholic Education following lunch. The board meeting will be held at 1:15 pm.
Please contact Yvonne Glonchak at 715-358-7450 to RSVP. You may also email her at glonchak@peoplepc.com.

Reflection
Perhaps you've heard the story of the atheist who while out hiking fell off the side of a cliff, only to grab on to a branch that stopped him from falling to a certain death. He held on for dear life, with nothing between him and the canyon below. He decided at that moment to give prayer a chance, asking God for salvation from his fate. A voice from above told him to let go of the branch; his new faith would save him. The man thought for a moment, and then looking skyward asked, "Is there anyone else up there I can talk to about this?" When we are offered the gift of eternal life, do we ignore it?
We listen to the words of Jesus as he admonishes a crowd of grumblers: "No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draw him, and I will raise him on the last day." We are drawn to God; on Sundays we are drawn to Mass. Our parishes draw us in from the parking lot or the street; our pastor draws us to the altar to receive the holy Eucharist. At times, we may feel as if we are holding on for our dear lives, barely able to make it through each day. It is at these times that we quiet ourselves and listen to God. We are drawn into loving arms, and we are safe.
Underlying Jesus' message that he is the bread of life is that in order for us to receive eternal life, we must live in love. To live in love means to seek Jesus, and through him God, in contemplative prayer. We seek him, because doing so is the beginning of true love (CCC 2709). In the sharing of the Eucharist at every Mass, we are reaffirming our vow to live a life of love. Today, as you approach the altar, leave behind your anger and bitterness. Let go of that branch, and you will be saved.

The BIG Day for the
Giant Cash Raffle
Is Just Around the Corner
The drawing will take place on Sunday, September 13, at 1:00 pm during the parish picnic at Hodag Park. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be a $10,000 winner! The tickets are just $25 each and are for sale after each mass and will also be available at the parish picnic.
Please remember to support your parish, as this is one of the major fundraisers for the year. The parish depends on the proceeds of this raffle to help it carry out its ministries which are part of the annual budget.
Remember, VISA, and MasterCard are accepted.
Thank you for your support.

Please Note
All items for the September 12/13 bulletin, are due by Thursday, September 3.

Parish Picnic ~ September 13
Mark your calendars for Nativity of Our Lord’s annual Parish Picnic. We will gather at Hodag Park on Sunday, September 13, from 11:00am -2:00pm.
The parish will provide hamburgers, hotdogs, buns, condiments and soda. If your last name begins with A thru M, please bring a dessert. If you last name begins with N thru Z, please bring a salad. The dessert and salad sign up sheets are in the back of church.
Don’t forget your lawn chairs! Everyone is welcome to attend. See you there.
In the event of rain, the event will be held in Kohlbeck Hall.

Attention Cantors and Accompanists
We will be scheduling soon for the months of September and October. Please contact Mary Dahl (277-4990) with your availability for these months by August 16. Thank you again for your continued service to our parish, especially over the summer!

Right to Life at Oneida County Fair
WI Right to Life, Oneida Co., will be participating for one day in the Oneida County Fair. A screen tent will house a small display on Saturday, August 15. If you are interested in volunteering, please call Paula at 362-6425 with your phone number and time you prefer to help.

Scrip Update
Please note, DCI is no longer available through the scrip program. We would like to thank them for the many years of support that they have given to the scrip program.
DCI has been a long supporter of the parish and school and we would like to wish them well.

We welcome into our parish family, Mason G. Krieg, son of Jennifer and Eric Kreig and
Journey Bembenek, daughter of Stefanie and Chad Bembenek who were baptized at Nativity of Our Lord Parish last week. We pray that they may continue to grow in the love and spirit of Christ.

Marriage Banns
III ~ Mary Teresa Stack/Justin Philip Kriesel
II ~ Kyla Sue Koch/Joseph Frank Waksmanski

1 - Sanctuary light lit in memory of Alvan E. Levegque
by Fleur Levefque
1 - Pro-Life rose in memory of
Alvan E. Levefque
by Fleur Levegque

Did You Know?
Do you have questions or concerns about the teachings of the Catholic Church regarding: Annulments or the process of an Annulment? If you are divorced or in the process of a divorce and now are wondering about where you stand with the church, Deacon Ron Bosi is available to meet with you or answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to contact Ron at 362-3169 to set up an appointment.

Day of Reflection at Holy Family Church and Hall, Elcho
Holy Family Church of Elcho will be holding a day of reflection for men and women of all faiths. “Really Listening: The First Step to Compassion”, will be held on Thursday, August 27, from 10:00 am until 3:20 pm at the Holy Family Church and Hall in Elcho. The cost is $8.00 which includes lunch. This event is Co-sponsored by The Ladies of Holy Family and The Holy Family Adult Education Program. To register call Roger LeBouton at 275-3114. Please leave your name and phone number.
Please join us in reflecting on a principle we all share.

Annual Rummage Sale
The Secular Franciscans will hold their Annual Rummage Sale on Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15. The sale will run both days from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm and will be held at 803 Dorr Ave., Rhinelander.
Stop by and browse through the many items. There is sure to be something for just about everyone.

NEW

Check out the SCRIP link below the Calendar.

Click on SCRIP and it will download a pdf of the SCRIP order form.

Your support is appreciated!