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Norbert Wenzl extends his gratitude to every member at St. Leo’s, past and present. He is humbled by all the ways people give of their time, talent and treasure.
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s a retired pharmacist, Norbert Wenzl knows there are medicines that we need to keep our bodies healthy and functioning. But there are also medicines we need to keep our spiritual lives healthy — the Eucharist is one such medicine, and service is another. Norbert has served in many ministries at St. Leo’s since he became a member in 1980. He brings the Eucharist to the homebound about twice per month — for some, receiving the Eucharist at home from a ministry member is the only social interaction they have. Norbert is especially glad to be back to this ministry in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. “When you bring the Eucharist, you can just see the gratitude on their faces and the joy they have,” he says. “I always tell people, ‘I am blessed just as much as you.’” Norbert also blesses all of us by sharing his vocal and trumpet skills at 8 a.m. Sunday Mass. But he is quick to emphasize that it is not a performance — he is there for God’s glory and to enhance the celebration of the Liturgy. He appreciates that parishioners at St. Leo’s also help by singing along. “When we have visiting priests, they always say this is really a singing parish,” Norbert says. The Vocations Ministry Team offers another channel for Norbert to faithfully serve. The team just wrapped up October by leading a Rosary, specifically for vocations, before 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass and 9 a.m. weekday Mass. The team focuses on all vocations, but the main goal is to get more young men to consider the priesthood or the consecrated life and encourage young women to consider becoming a religious sister. Norbert is also a member of the Knights of Columbus, appreciating the many ways he can support the parish and those in need through the Knights. He also attends the Friday morning Brothers in Christ gatherings. A simple but important ministry where Norbert
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