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A special thank you to our parishioners, visitors, and friends. It is with great gratitude that we acknowledge your prayerful celebration with us at the Eucharist. Your prayers and presence have helped us all. “For where two or more are gathered together so am I also.” We have spent years together on a spiritual journey, a wonderful journey that has brought us closer to each other and to God. Let us now pray for each other as we go our separate ways. Continue to be a welcoming, caring presence wherever you choose to go. God bless you all. Thank you to Angela Ninotti and crew, John Ninotti, Marita Somero, and Sherry Carlson for all their work in planning the Appreciation Dinner and for decorating the hall so beautifully. Thank you Angela for the amazing job you did hosting. Thanks to all who came to the dinner and to those who shared memories. It was a wonderful evening. Thanks also to every one who stayed to get the hall in order for the yard sale, moving chairs and wiping the tables. Beginning July 1, under the Diocese of Gaylord’s Pastoral Plan 2026, St. Wenceslaus Church will become a limited-use church and will merge with St. Mary of Lake Leelanau. We will no longer celebrate weekly Sunday or daily Masses in this sacred place. As a limited-use church, St. Wenceslaus will continue to celebrate our patronal feast Mass on September 28 each year. Baptisms, weddings and funerals may also be celebrated here for parishioners and with the approval of the pastor of St. Mary LakeLeelanau. We know that today carries deep meaning for many. This church has been a place of prayer, sacraments, memories and faithful witness across generations. Feelings of sadness, grief and even loss are natural and are held prayerfully within the heart of our Church. While our worship here changes, our faith, our relationships and our belonging in the Church do not end. Our receiving parish – St. Mary Lake Leelanau – warmly welcomes you into their community. St. Mary Lake Leelanau celebrates Mass at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and at 7:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m., and 11:00 a.m. on Sunday. Sacramental records for baptisms, marriages and funerals previously celebrated at St. Wenceslaus will be maintained by St. Mary Lake Leelanau. Those needing records or copies are asked to contact the office of St. Mary Lake Leelanau directly. St. Mary Lake Leelanau will also be caring for our church, grounds and cemetery. As we entrust this transition to the Lord, we give thanks for all that has been, we grieve what is changing, and we place our hope in Christ, who remains with us always. Tuesday: “The Hour of Power” St. Wenceslaus from 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. to pray The Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Novena in Honor of the Most Holy Face of Jesus for God’s solution to our situation. This will continue until July 7th. There will be Coffee, Rolls, and Juice this Sunday as we gather after Mass to have the Raffle drawing on the parish grounds. In the event of rain, the drawing will be in the Church basement. Please plan to stay and visit with friends and guests. Thanks to Joel, Lara, and Andrew Sweitzer for hosting last week. Please Remember - Change auto checks to the Church of your choice. - There will be no annual K of C Sweatshirt Drive; Holy Cross Services is shutting down. - Breakfast, July 19th at St. Mary’s after the 7:30 and 9:15 a.m. Masses, to welcome new parishioners, St. Wenceslaus parishioners eat free. - St. Mary Church will offer a 7:30 a.m. Mass to welcome our parish members. - Beginning July 1, if you wish to donate to St. Wenceslaus, write the check to St. Mary’s and put St. Wenceslaus Preservation on the memo line. Barn/EstateSale with Silent Auction on July 16 & 17, concluding with a Farm Fun Day on July 18 that includes hot dogs, popcorn and desserts. Come, join the fun and help raise funds for a new well for the poorest of the poor in Ghana, Africa. See more information on the bulletin insert. July 12: Altar Server Appreciation Faith Night at Pit Spitters Stadium. All servers invited. Learn more or register at https://gaylordvocations.org/upcomingevents/faith-night-at-pit-spitters-stadium. St. Wenceslaus Website


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