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WELCOME TO IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - ST MARY
Visit us on the web at www.stmaryflorence.org
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 166, Florence, WI 54121 St. Mary’s Pastor: Father Albert Balderas
Street Address: 308 Florence Ave., Florence, WI e-mail: albert.balderas67@yahoo.com
Parish Office Telephone: (715) 528-3310 cell phone: (920) 604-1260
Parish Secretary: Julie Zelten Religious Education Facilitator: Carolyn Lemanski
Parish e-mail: stmary@borderlandnet.net (715) 528-3008 or lemanski_mom@hotmail.com
Live the Gospel! Whatever it takes.
*If you are interested in joining our parish, becoming Catholic, marriage prep, baptism prep, confirmation, funerals, returning to the Church, spiritual direction, information on grief support, would like communion brought to you, inquiring about an annulment or have other concerns, contact Father Albert 920-604-1260.
*Questions regarding religious education and registration can be addressed to Carolyn Lemanski 715-528-3008
*Call St. Vincent de Paul Conference for assistance with basic needs: 715-528-2030
*To schedule a Mass intention, volunteer for a parish ministry, rent the parish hall, request a prayer shawl or request prayers, call the parish office. 715-528-3310
**Parish Office is open: Tuesday.- Friday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.**

Weekend Masses
Saturday - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday - 8:30 a.m.
Weekday Masses
Tuesday - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday - 4:30 p.m. 1st Thurs. Holy Hour with
Eucharistic Adoration, Reconciliation,
and Benediction
Other Thurs. – Reconciliation/private prayer
Friday - 8:30 a.m.
1st Fri. 10:00 a.m. Florence Health Services
Confession available 30 minutes before all Masses
Mass Intentions
Tuesday, April 12 - + Jim Cominsky
Friday, April 15 - For the Bishop
Sunday, April 17 - + Zoey Claire Williams

Ministry Schedule April 15 &17
Good Friday
Sacristan - Carla Kramer
Eucharistic Minister - Francie Freeberg
Lector - Carolyn Lemanski & Francie Freeberg
Servers - open
Ushers –Mike Lemanski, Mark Kramer & Dan Jazinski
Easter Sunday
Sacristan - Roy Rietz
Eucharistic Minister - Roy Rietz
Lector - Bill DeGroot
Servers - open
Ushers - Dan Jazinski, Mike Lemanski & Mark Kramer
Money counters - Kathy & Dan Jazinski
Church/Office Cleaning - Open –volunteers needed

Sat. General Collection	Loose…$80.00	Envelope…$205.00	Total…$285.00
Sun. General Collection	Loose…$390.00	Envelope…$885.00	Total…$1,275.00
Electronic Transfer	General…$375.00		Total…$1,165.00
Bishops Appeal	$9,155.00	Total General Collections	$1,935.00

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Hearts filled with Hope! Bishop’s Appeal 2022
Our 2022 Goal: $10,739.00
Donated to date: $9,155.00
Please prayerfully consider a gift today. To make a gift contact the parish office or visit the Bishop’s Appeal website at www.catholicfoundationgb.org/give, or call Tammy Danz toll-free at 877-500-3580, ext. 8123. Please mail all donations directly to the diocese at PO Box 23001, Green Bay, WI, 54305-3001. Make checks payable to CF/Bishop’s Appeal
2022 Holy Week Celebration
Tuesday, April 12 Chrism Mass in Green Bay
Tue. of Holy Week * No Mass in Florence
Thursday, April 14 6:00 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper, GM
Holy Thursday 5:00 PM Confession, Goodman
Friday, April 15 12 Noon Adoration of the Cross, FL
Good Friday 3:00 PM Adoration of the Cross, GM
Saturday, April 16 11:00 AM Blessing of the Baskets, AC
Holy Saturday 8:15 PM Easter Vigil, Armstrong Creek
Sunday, April 17 8:00 AM Mass, Florence
Easter Please note the time change.
10:00 AM Mass, Goodman
11:30 AM Mass, Armstrong Creek
St. Mary/Immaculate Conception, Florence (FL)
St. Stanislaus Kostka, Armstrong Creek (AC)
St. Joan of Arc, Goodman (GM)
Fr. Albert welcomes everyone back to St. Mary’s as the Diocese of Green Bay has lifted COVID restrictions (except the precious blood). We are excited to restart our parish ministries again! Volunteers are needed, training is provided: Lay ministry: lector, sacristan, or money counters, contact Julie 715-528-3310. Alter servers, contact Carolyn 715-528-3008. Hospitality and Outreach: Greeting, funeral luncheon prep, serving or clean-up, bake sales etc. contact Francie 906-250-1836. Arts and Environment: decorations inside and out for all seasons please contact Yvonne 715-889-4354 or Mary Kay 906-282-4937. Pastoral Council contact Rick 906-282-9051 or Becky 906-458-0178. Music Ministry contact Jessa on Sundays. Please let us know if you have a talent you can share!! Spread the word to family and friends to join us for Mass, Adoration and Reconciliation.

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Funeral Home &
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715-528-3241

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From Father Albert...
Catholic Talk: Blessed palms are sacramentals (material objects, things or actions set apart or blessed) and thus are to be treated with reverence. They are blessed and distributed today in commemoration of the triumphant entrance of Christ into Jerusalem. Some of these are burned to make the ashes for Ash Wednesday. - Words of Grace
Biblical Background: In the biblical world where honor was very highly valued, betrayal by a friend is the most shameful of actions because friends commit themselves fully to one another by their word of honor and so would be expected even to give their lives for the other if necessary. - Words of Grace
Catholic Talk: Although the liturgical celebration of Good Friday is not a true Mass because there is no consecration of the bread and wine, traditionally it has been called the Mass of the Presanctified because the communion bread received was consecrated or sanctified at the Holy Thursday Mass. - Words of Grace
Bible Background: Footwashing was not part of the Passover ritual, but a common sign of hospitality upon entering a house. This was usually the task of a servant. So, when Jesus acts as a servant instead of the master that he is, what would normally be considered humiliating becomes a sign of his love. - Words of Grace
Volunteers needed after Mass on Good Friday to assist with decorating the church for Easter. please stay if you can help.
What has been happening with our St. Vincent de Paul Society in January, February and March?
In January: 79 families were served through St. Vincent de Paul Activities and 150 people were served from the Pantry/Commodities.
In February: 73 families were served through St. Vincent de Paul Activities and 139 people were served from the Pantry/Commodities.
In March: 72 families were served through St. Vincent de Paul Activities and 148 people were served from the Pantry/Commodities.
In addition, Three people were helped with rent assistance, one was helped with a gas voucher, one with medical supplies, three with car repairs and two with motel stays.
Thank you St. Vincent de Paul Society of Florence!!
Please note: There will be a 2nd collection on Good Friday for the Holy Land. Thank you for supporting the Pontifical Good Friday Collection as encouraged by Pope Francis.

Want to learn more about your Catholic Faith? Check out FORMED, an educational and informational website that gives you access to a wide variety of Catholic movies, books, devotionals and CDs for children and adults. To register, go to stmaryflorence.formed .org. There is also an app available! Amazing, Spiritual & Interesting

Our Deepest Condolences to the family and friends of Steve Bigalke, beloved husband of Jean Bigalke, who passed away recently. May we continue to keep Steve and all his family in loving prayer during this difficult time. Grant eternal life to our brother, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. Let the angels welcome him into Paradise and help us comfort each other with the assurance of our faith. May he rest in peace.

Our Deepest Condolences to all of the family and friends of Lorraine Steber, who passed away recently. May we continue to keep Lorraine and all her family in loving prayer during this difficult time.
Grant eternal life to our sister, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. Let the angels welcome her into Paradise and help us comfort each other with the assurance of our faith. May she rest in peace.

Want to learn more about your Catholic Faith this coming Advent Season?
Check out FORMED, a website that gives you access to a wide variety of Catholic movies, books, devotionals and CDs for children and adults. We are grateful to be able to provide this opportunity for everyone due to a generous donor. To register, simply go to stmaryflorence.formed.org. There is also an app available! You’ll be amazed at what the site all has to offer!

Want to start preparing for lent? Go to FORMED online. To register go to stmaryflorence.formed.org. Call the office for more information.

We are in need of sacristan’s for weekend Masses. What does that include you wonder?
Our Sacristans unlock the church doors, turn on the lights, light the candles, prepare the alter before Mass, remove all vessels and clean them after Mass. It is a wonderful opportunity to gain knowledge and deepen your faith. Please contact the office or Fr. Albert if you are interested.

FYI: This year’s sponsors of the Carmelite Silver Tea are Immaculate Conception (Iron Mountain) and St. Mary and St. Joseph Parishes (IM). Although the Carmelite Silver Tea is nearly six months away, please consider working on and donating your new craft items for the sisters’ annual fundraiser. When your craft items are completed, bring them to your parish office where they will be picked up by a Silver Tea committee member. Thank you.

St. Mary’s Woman’s Group is starting up again and they are planning to watch the movie ‘The Chosen’ with discussion to follow. The meeting date and time is still being worked out and will be announced soon!

We know many of you here have already put in many years of volunteering at St. Mary’s. We have a congregation rich with generosity of time and talents. We ask once again for your help. Please be willing to recruit or train someone who is interested in a parish volunteering opportunity. We need volunteers in the areas of Lay ministry: lector, sacristan, or money counters, contact Julie 715-528-3310. Alter servers, contact Carolyn 715-528-3008. Hospitality and Outreach: Greeting, funeral luncheon prep, serving or clean-up, bake sales etc. contact Francie 906-250-1836. Arts and Environment: decorations inside and out for all seasons please contact Yvonne 715-889-4354 or Mary Kay 906-282-4937. Pastoral Council contact Rick 906-282-9051 or Becky 906-458-0178. Music Ministry contact Jessa on Sundays. We have many opportunities available and would love any time and talents you can share.

Schedule of Events for the week of February 14-20
Tues. 8:00 - 1:00 Church open for private prayer
Wed. 3:30 - 5:00 1st - 8th grade Religious Ed.
Wed. 6:00 - 7:30 9th - 12th grade Religious Ed.
Thur. 4:30 - 5:30 Reconciliation & Private prayer
Fri. 8:00 - 1:00 Church open for private prayer

Thursday, November 4th at 4:30 pm Please join us for our Holy Hour ,which includes Eucharistic Adoration, Benediction and Reconciliation. This will be offered the first Thursday of each month. The following Thursdays we will offer confession and silent prayer.

Questions about your Catholic Faith? Check out FORMED online, To register, simply go to stmaryflorence.formed.org. App also available.

Prayer is powerful!

Prayer is Powerful

**Please notify the parish office or Fr. Albert if a member of your family is shut in or hospitalized. **

Our April Prayer Lines are available in the entryway. Please contact the office if you would like someone added or removed.

Safe Environment: Each person has an inherent dignity as a beloved child of God.
The Diocese of Green Bay is committed to providing a safe environment in our parishes, in our schools, and in our faith formation programs, and in all of our ministries, especially those that serve children, youth and individuals at risk.
If you want to learn more about these programs and resources available through the Diocese of Green Bay to live out this commitment please visit: htp:\\www.gbdioc.org\ministry-formation-portal\safe-environment.html.

Reporting Sexual Abuse - If you know of an incident of sexual abuse of a person who is now under the age of 18 by a priest, deacon, employee or volunteer, Please immediately call the civil authorities and then the diocese.
If the person was abused as a minor and is now an adult, please contact: Office of Safe Environment Diocese of Green Bay at 877-270-8174 or 920-272-8174.
We always encourage you to report the incident to local civil authorities.
You matter to us—There is HOPE!

Please continue to pray for our Confirmation students and their sponsors who are journeying in faith together as they prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation this Spring.
Jacob Smith Sponsor, Laura Hultstrand
Caitlyn Kelley Sponsor, Becky Kelley
Crystal Leffler Sponsor, Beanie Leffler
Tyler Novak Sponsor, Blake McLain

-Rev. Albert Balderas

Please continue to pray for our Confirmation students and their sponsors.
Jacob Smith Sponsor, Laura Hultstrand
Caitlyn Kelley Sponsor, Becky Kelley
Crystal Leffler Sponsor, Beanie Leffler
Tyler Novak Sponsor, Blake McLain

Join our Religious Education students and more than 14,000 Catholic communities across the United States in a life-changing Lenten journey with Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl program. Rice bowls can be found in the church entryway. During this 40 days of Lent, reflect on the challenge of global hunger and how it affects our human family and participate in Operation Rice Bowl today!