Sunday, July 5^th, 2026

14^th Sunday in Ordinary Time

St. Mary, St. Patrick, St. Philip Parishes

Mailing address for all three parishes:  PO Box 35, Seneca WI 54654

Website: https://www.catholicchurchesofncc.com

Confessions: Normally, 30 minutes before every Mass and by appointment.

Normal Monthly Eucharistic Adoration:

St. Patrick: First Friday after the 8:30 AM Mass

St. Philip: First Sunday after the 10:30 AM Mass

Mass Intentions This Week

  Sat. July 04  7:00 PM  St. Patrick     + Mike Lynch (John & Betty Lynch)

  Sun. July 05  7:30 AM   St. Patrick   + Jean & Ken Block Family (Ken & Peg Myers)

                        9:00 AM  St. Mary           Connor & Jada Murray Family (Ken & Peg Myers)

                       10:30 AM  St. Philip         The Living & Deceased Members of my Parishes

  Mon. July 06  8:30 AM  St. Patrick      Blessings for Fr. Tom (Bishop Gerard)

   Tue. July 07  8:30 AM  St. Philip      + Leo & Naomi Nockerts (Family)

   Wed.  July 08  8:30 AM  St. Patrick   Health & Healing for Loyde Beers (Loyde & Penny Beers)

   Thur. July 09  8:30 AM  St. Mary     + Royce Havlik (family)

   Fri. July 10  8:30 AM  St. Patrick     + Heather, Benjamen, & Simon Kramer (Ken & Peg Myer)

   Sat. July 11  7:00 PM  St. Patrick     + Members of Leo & Marcella Mullarky (Curtis & Jeanne Palmer)

   

  15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

   Sun. July 12  7:30 AM  St. Patrick     Good Health & Healing for Loyde Beers (Loyde & Penny Beers)

                       9:00 AM   St. Mary        Living & Deceased Members of my Parishes   

                       10:30 AM  St. Philip    + Margret Myers (Ken & Peg Myers)

Pastor: Fr. Tom Huff – Rectory 608-734-3252 email: frtomhuff@gmail.com

Bookkeeper, Bulletin, Mass Intentions, Membership: Kevin Murray 608-391-0434 or 608-734-3931 or

email: secretary@ncc.diolcparish.org

Bulletin Information Deadline: Mondays at 6:00 PM. Bulletin is posted on Saturday on our website.

The Weekly Bulletin is available on our parishes website, this is the link to the bulletin page, updated every Friday: https://www.catholicchurchesofncc.com/bulletins

UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS:

St. Mary Announcements:

Volunteers needed for: Greeters before Mass.

First Sunday Potluck Brunch after Mass each first Sunday of the month. All are welcome, dish to share is appreciated, but not required. Next potluck is Sunday, August 2^nd.

Saint Mary’s is open 7:00am – 7:00pm daily. Please feel free to come and pray and light a candle if you would like.

Food Pantry Donations can be left in the basket in the rear of the Church.

St. Philip Announcements:

St. Philip Candles: Contact Bonnie Murphy. The cost is $5 per candle.

Food Pantry items are needed. Please leave any gift at the rear of the Church.

There will be a signup sheet in the back of church for our 2026 Raffle Donations. Please sign up by July 26th.

St. Patrick Announcements:

Dear St. Patrick Parishioners, Our church roof is getting quite rusted. Cost to repaint it would be $20,000.00. A generous person is willing to match donations for the roof up to $10,000.00. So, if parishioners of the parish can raise $10,000.00 over this coming year, we will be able to raise the money needed. A restricted Roof Painting Fund will be established. If you would like to donate to this restricted fund, please mail in or drop in the collection box the donation with an envelope marked: Roof Repainting Fund. Thank you for helping to keep St. Patrick's Parish in good shape! Total Donations as of this bulletin: $500.00.

Tri-Parish Announcements:

Mission Appeal - July 18-19, 2026. We are happy to welcome the Missionaries of St Francis De Sales (MSFS) to our Parish this year for the Mission Coop Program of the Diocese of Lacrosse. The MSFS was founded in 1838 in Annecy, France. The missionaries focus on the renewal of Christian life, evangelization, education of the poor, and pioneering missionary work in remote places of the Globe. Currently, they operate in 28 countries worldwide. For their life and ministry, the Fransalian Missionaries draw inspiration from St Francis De Sales, the Patron, and Blessed Peter Marie Mermier, the Founder.

Fr Francis Thadathil, hailing from India, is a missionary of this Religious Order and currently serves as Pastor at Immaculate Conception in Eau Claire. He will be here with us on the weekend of July 18-19, 2026, to share about the Order's work among the tribal communities of Northeast India, where Christianity is growing stronger. The training and formation of seminarians are vital to the growth and mission of the church in these far-flung areas. The Order has many young men in various stages of formation who need financial assistance. The Order is also engaged in education for tribal children who need support. Fr. Thadathil will speak more about these at the weekend masses.

Please use the envelopes provided for your donation. Kindly contribute by check, payable to the parish, with a memo note: Mission Coop 2026. Send or drop off your donation to the parish office. Thank you for your thoughtful gift of love, which will support the education of seminarians and poor tribal children. May God reward you for your generous help.

For Mass Intentions, if donating by check, please make all checks payable to: St. Mary Stipend Fund. To avoid errors, please print clearly the intention, who the intention is by, and if a specific date for Mass is requested. Thank You.

Tri-Parish Adult Faith Study will be at St. Mary’s on Tuesday, July 7^th at 7:00 PM.

Other Announcements:

St. Mary Parish in Coon Valley would like to invite you to join us for our Annual Family Picnic on Saturday, July 25th from 11:00 AM–4:00 PM on our parish lawn (900 Central Ave, Coon Valley, WI).

This is a free community event, and everyone is welcome! We will be serving hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, desserts, and ice cream treats. The afternoon will also include live music, games, a bounce house with water slide, parent vs. kids contests, and more fun for all ages. Goodwill donations will be gratefully accepted.

Threshold Retreat - High School Vocations Camp for Young Men.

 All young men entering grades 9-12 are welcome.

• Friday, July 10 – Sunday, July 12
• The cost of attendance is $30
• Camps are located at Holy Cross Diocesan Center
• Camp Activities: Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, Rosary, Confession, Spiritual Talks, Sports, Recreation, Fellowship.

Questions? Contact vocations@diolc.org or call 608-791-2667

Income from Last Week:

St. Mary:

Adults

  5,712.89

Plate

  103.00

Building Maintenance

  100.00

Catholic Life

   10.00

Total

  5,925.89

St. Philip:

Adults

  693.00

Plate

   177.00

Total

 870.00

St. Patrick:

Adults

  431.00

Plate

  101.00

Votives

  31.00

Roof Fund

  500.00

Total

 1,063.00

   

Tri-Parish Prayer List – We want to pray for the sick and others in our parishes who need ongoing prayer. To be placed on or to place someone on our prayer list, please call: Sue Peterson 608-735-4865, Bonnie Murphy 608-386-4954, or Ica Boylen 608-734-3287.

 

Betty Raha

 Tyrone Beaty

 Michael Monehen

 Rosanne Feye

   David Jacobsen

 Steve Trussoni

 Janice Coggins

 Sequohay Dockry

   Mary (Moran) Orvis

 Marian Beall

 Karen McCoy

 Jenna Friar

   Maria Camacho

 Bob Wharton

 Jeri Gorman

 Loyde Beers

   Lisa Glass

 Greg Roth

 Lynn Kane

 Kiara Meier

   Shirley Whitby

 Shay Vought

 Rick Boehm

 Tom Gillette

   Rita Helgerson

 Jeff Croke

 Joyce Fisher

 Gary “Bucky” George

   Marvin Hansen

 Claudia Safley

 Eve Trussoni

 Rob Donohue

   Larry Boehm

 Todd Safley

 John & Betty Lynch

 Rhiana Morga

   Joshua Ecklund

 William Wright

 Jim Greene

 Gene & Mary Murphy

   Linda Cowan

 Jerry Boehm

 Phyllis Bell

 Donnie Moran

   Jess Zimple

Lea Whitby

Nicholas Currich

Alice Boehm

 Alan Whitby

Jenna Peterson

Janet Black Yznaga

Othmar Meier

 Jeanette Wallenhorst

Connor Murray

Wade Dull

Mason Evens

 Susan Monehen

Jada Murray

Wanda Mather

Rob Tittle

 

                                             250 years celebrating Independence Day

On December 15, 1791, the United States Congress adopted the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution that had governed the land since 1789. The very first amendment declares “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…” In 1802, President Thomas Jefferson wrote a letter to the Danbury Baptist Association in Connecticut in which he stated, “I contemplate with sovereign reverence that act of the whole American people which declared that their legislature should ‘make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof,’ thus building a wall of separation between Church & State.” Especially from this letter, the concept of the “separation of Church and State” has firmly endured in the United States, affording its citizens the freedom to worship as they choose.

While Independence Day is a national holiday, the Catholic Church in the United States also recognizes it as an Optional Memorial. On this day, we are called to pray for our country but also urged to exhibit “solemn reverence” for the freedoms we enjoy as citizens of this remarkable nation. Throughout world history, the freedom to worship according to one’s conscience has seldom been codified into law. Though it is more common today in varying degrees, the freedoms enshrined in our Constitution offer abundant reasons for celebration. The idea of the separation of Church and State, however, can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, it guarantees every citizen’s right to worship God as he or she chooses. But, when misinterpreted, it can lead some to attempt to silence the voice of the Church in public discourse. This certainly isn’t God’s intention, and many would argue that it wasn’t the intention of our Founding Fathers either.

As Catholic citizens anywhere in the world, it is our duty to allow our faith to shape who we are and then to engage in every form of civil discourse, including the enactment of laws. Faith is not something to be practiced solely at church; it must permeate who we are and influence everything we do. True freedom enables us to enjoy the blessings of life, liberty, and happiness. Christians’ life, liberty, and happiness cannot be detached from Christian citizenship. We have been endowed by our Creator with the right and duty to live and practice our faith openly in all aspects of our lives. This freedom encompasses work, school, sports, social groups, and even government. Although the Christian faith does not need to be “imposed” upon others, Christian citizens must be allowed to practice their faith anywhere and everywhere. If not, our God-given rights and even our Constitution risk being undermined. A blessed and joyful 250th anniversary of our Nation to everyone!

  From the Priest’s Corner: Christians Choose to live by the Spirit of God

In our second reading Saint Paul is describing the difference between those who live by “the flesh”, that is, living apart from God in a sinful lifestyle and those who strive to live by “the Spirit of God”.

In his letter to the Galatians, Saint Paul gives examples of "those living in the flesh": Sexual immorality, which includes all forms of sexual activity outside of marriage. Impurity, which includes moral uncleanness in thought, word, or deed. Debauchery or licentiousness, which includes a lack of moral restraint and shameless behavior. Idolatry, which includes the worship of idols or putting anything in the place of God. Sorcery, which includes occult practices, magic, and drug use. Hostility or hatred, which includes deep-seated hostility or enmity toward others. Strife or quarreling, which includes combative behavior and a love for conflict. Jealousy and Envy, which includes the resentment of others and the desire to possess what they have. Outbursts of anger which includes uncontrolled and explosive temper. Selfish ambition which promotes one's own interests at the expense of others. Dissensions and Factions which include creating sinful types of division and cliques within a community. Drunkenness which includes serious intoxication and the habitual abuse of alcohol and mind-altering substances. Orgies or carousing which involves wild, unrestrained partying and excessive indulgence.

Saint Paul concludes this list with a clear warning: "Those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God”. Saint Paul understands that Christians can and do sometimes give in to sin because of human weakness, but at such times it is important for them to struggle against such temptations with God's help. A repentant Christian will continue to recognize their need for God's help and grace, and appreciate the seven wonderful channels of God's mercy, found in the worthy reception of the sacraments.

Saint Paul also gives us examples of those who “live by the spirit”: Christian love, which includes a selfless affection and the seeking of the highest good of others. Christian Joy, which is a deep and lasting gladness and inner peace that is not dependent on external circumstances. Christian peace, which is a tranquil state of heart and mind, stemming from trust in God. Christian patience, which includes the ability to endure difficult situations, provocation, or delays without anger or retaliation. Christian kindness, which is a compassionate, helpful, and gentle disposition toward others. Christian goodness, which strives for moral excellence, integrity, and actively doing what is right. Christian faithfulness, which includes loyalty, reliability, and steadfastness in relationships and commitments. Christian gentleness, which expresses itself by humility, mildness of spirit, and responding to others with meekness rather than harshness. And Christian self-control, which includes the discipline to govern one's desires, actions, and emotions rather than being controlled by them.

Living by the Spirit is the conscious, daily choice to surrender to the guidance of the Holy Spirit rather than to sin. It is a moment-by-moment surrender that shapes a Christian's thoughts, actions, and character. Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created.