Good Teacher Area Faith CommunityChurches of St. Edward & St.

EloiPastor: Rev. Craig Timmerman (829-3014)

Senior Associate Pastor: Fr. Keith Salisbury (1-507-224-2289)Associate Pastor:  Fr. Zach Peterson (476-1688)

Parish Sec – Caren Buysse 872-6346

Area Faith Website: goodteacherafc.com

Religious Ed. Coordinator –Tina MyhreEmail- goodteacherafcre@hotmail.com

Deacon- Bruce Bot 872-5465Travis Welsh 829-0986Jason Myhre 829-2829

Formed: formed.org (Z8Q2WJ)St. Edward & St. Eloi Email – cbuyssegoodteacherafc@gmail.com

St. Edward Website -stedschurch.comFacebook – St. Edward Catholic Church

St. Eloi Website – steloicatholicchurch.weebly.com

St Eloi Facebook- St Eloi Catholic ChurchConvent - 428-3919

Bulletin Coordinator- Cynthia Beisler Bulletin email- stedsbulletin@gmail.com

Catholic Charities (1-866-670-5163)Victim’s Hotline – 1-507-233-5313Facebook – One More Time Thrift Store

St. Edward & St. Eloi Mailing Parish Office Address408 N Washington St, Minneota, MN. 56264

Office hours: 8:00 am - 11:45 am -12:45 pm – 4:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2019 – THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

SUNDAY – Dec 15-THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT8:00 am – Confession at St Edward8:30 am – Mass at St. Edward (Jerry & Pat Stoneberg)10:00 am – Confession at St Eloi10:30 am – Mass at St. Eloi (Don Maeyaert)*Confession after Mass

MONDAY – Dec 1612:00 pm - Mass at St Eloi Convent (Presiders Intention) *for Mass time contact Sisters of Mary Morning Star

TUESDAY – Dec 17 12:00 pm – Mass at St Eloi (Dick VanKeulen) *Adoration and Confession after Mass 3:00 pm – Wellness Committee Meeting at St Edward6:00 pm – Education Committee Meeting at St Edward7:30 pm – Parish Council Meeting at KC Hall

WEDNESDAY – Dec 1810:00 am – 10:20 am – Confession at St Edward10:30 am – Mass at St Edward (Janet Hamerlinck Collins)*Confession after Mass12:00 pm – Mass at St. Eloi Convent (Anita VanOverbeke)6:30 pm – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at St Edward 6:30 pm – RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AT ST EDWARD6:15 pm - CATACHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHARD at St Eloi

THURSDAY – Dec 197:00 am - Mass at St Edwards (David Longtin) *Confessions after Mass12:00 pm - Mass at St Eloi Convent (Florence Determan) 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm - Adoration at St Edward

5:15 pm – 6:45 pm - Confession at St Edward

FRIDAY – Dec 20NO SCHOOL5:30 am – TMIY - Minneota is invited to Holy Redeemer7:30 am - Mass at St Eloi Convent (For Our Area Faith Deacons) for more Mass times contact Sisters of Mary Morning Star2:30 pm – Mass at Manor (Ralph LeBrun)5:00 – 6:00 pm – Confessions at St Eloi, St Leo & St Peter SATURDAY –Dec 2110:00 – 11:00 am – Confessions at St Edward, St James & St Peter12:00 pm - Mass at St Eloi Convent (Dan VanKeulen)4:45 pm – 5:20 pm Confession at St Edwards5:30 pm – Mass at St Edwards (Leo, Agnes, & Jeff Fonteyn; Clarence & Lillian Swedzinski; and Darrell Wicks)*Confessions after Mass

SUNDAY – Dec 22 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 8:00 am -8:15 am – Confession at St Edward8:30 am – Mass at St. Edward (Jeanette Konold & Christopher Hennen)10:00 am – Confession at St Eloi10:30 am – Mass at St. Eloi (For the Parish Family)*Confession after Mass 2:00 -3:00 pm – Community Penance Service at St Peter & St James7:00 – 8:30 pm - Area Faith Community Penance Service at St Eloi

CHRISTMAS FLOWERS - Again this year you will have the opportunity to make a donation for the environment of the Christmas season in memory of your deceased loved ones. On an envelope write: “Christmas Flowers in Memory of __________ “From: _________. Just drop it in the collection basket. Thank you!!!

MASS READINGS and PRAYERS FOR VOCATIONS

FOR UPCOMING WEEK Sunday, Dec 15: Pray for Fr

Mark Mallak, Brian Mandel, Dcn Mark Kober; Isaiah 35:1-6, 10; Psalm 146:6-10; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11

UPCOMING EVENTS AND MEETING: (*** means new event added)

Nov 29-Jan 1 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm – “Light up the Night” –Experience the Magic of the Holidays at Independence Park; Fri - Sun

Dec 20-Jan 1 NO SCHOOL – CHRISTMAS BREAK!!!Dec 23 1:00 pm – Christmas Decorating for The Birth of Jesus at

St Edward – All volunteers are WELCOME!Dec 24 & 25 FEAST OF THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD – HOLY DAY OF

OBLIGATIONDec. 24  4:30 pm - CHRISTMAS EVE MASS at St. Eloi, GhentDec 24 6:00 pm - CHRISTMAS EVE MASS at St James Dec 24 10:00 pm – CHRISTMAS MIDNIGHT MASS at St. Edward and St.

PeterDec. 25 9:30 am – CHRISTMAS DAY MASS at St. Peter, CanbyDec. 25 8:30 am  - CHRISTMAS DAY MASS at St. Edward, MinneotaDec 25 11:00 am – CHRISTMAS DAY MASS at St Eloi ConventDec 31 & Jan 1 FEAST OF MARY MOTHER OF GOD Patroness of the Diocese

of New Ulm - HOLY DAYDec 31 6:00 pm – FEAST OF MARY MOTHER OF GOD Patroness of the

Diocese of New Ulm - HOLY DAY - Mass at St Peters and St James

Dec 31 7:00 pm – FEAST OF MARY MOTHER OF GOD Patroness of the Diocese of New Ulm - HOLY DAY - Mass at St Edward

Jan 1  9:00 am - FEAST OF MARY MOTHER OF GOD Patroness of the Diocese of New Ulm Mass -- HOLY DAY - Mass at St Leo, St. Leo

Jan 1  10:00 am - FEAST OF MARY MOTHER OF GOD Patroness of the Diocese of New Ulm – HOLY DAY - Mass at St Eloi

Jan10 5:45 am – TMIY will resume at the KC Hall at St EdwardJan 10 4:45 pm – 5:45 pm – Children’s Adoration with the Sisters of

Mary of Morning Star at St Eloi Convent

Radio Rosary:

Dec 16: In memory of Dick VanKeulen by Dean and Linda Louwagie

Dec 17: In memory of Florence Determan by MaryAnn Buysse

Dec 18: In memory of Joann Lanners by Cletus and Lorraine Lanners

Dec 19: For the intentions of All Members of Catholic United Financial, Council Number 307, St Cyril and St Methodias

Dec 20: In memory of Judy Labat by Betty DeVos

Dec 21: For All of the Souls in Purgatory

To Schedule Radio Rosary Call Carol Louwagie at 532-6081.

For Rosary Times call Radio Station at 532-2696

Area Faith Weekly Mass ScheduleThese Mass times are Subject to Change

Mon, Dec 16 6:00 pm – Mass at St James (Presiders Intention)

Tue, Dec 17 6:00 pm – Mass at St. Peter (Leonard Drietz)

Wed, Dec 18 9:00 am - Mass at St Peter (Barb Natte)Thur Dec 19 9:00 am – Mass at St Leo (Constance

Lanners)Friday, Dec 20 10:30 am - Mass at Sylvan Court (Marlys

Winkels Streff) Saturday, Dec 21 5:30 pm – Mass at St. Peter (Norbert &

Phyllis Deslauriers)Sunday, Dec 22 NO Mass at St Leo ()Sunday, Dec 22 8:30 am – Mass at St James in Dawson

(Wayne Marotzko)Sunday, Dec 22 10:30 am – Mass at St Peter (Seth Kallevig)

INTERCESSIONS FOR LIFE – For all who have lost a loved one: As we prepare for the coming of Christ, may they find peace in the hope of eternal life; we pray to the Lord: BULLETIN BRIEFS – Those who die in God's grace and friendship live forever with Christ. Heaven is not an abstract idea, but a true and lasting relationship with God that is beyond all earthly description and understanding. We look forward to the resurrection of the dead and everlasting life by preparing now, in hope, for our passage from this life into eternal life.”

USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities“Catholic Considerations for Our Earthly Passing”

What most keeps me from being patient while waiting for Jesus to reveal himself once again?

Monday, Dec 16: Pray for Fr Gerald Meide, Fr Robert Mraz, Fr Andrew Michels; Numbers 24:2-7, 15-17; Psalm 25:4-9; Matthew 21:23-27 What question would I most like to ask Jesus

if he sat across from me now? Tuesday, Dec 17: Pray for Fr Aaron Nett, Fr John

Nordick, Dcn Michael Mckeown; Genesis 49:2, 8-10; Psalm 72:1-4, 7-8, 17; Matthew 1:1-17 How do the roots of my faith relate me to

Jesus and his father Abraham? Wednesday, Dec 18: Pray for Fr Brian Oestreich,

Fr Jerome Paulson, Dcn Jason Myhre; Jeremiah 23:5-8; Psalm 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Matthew 1:18-25

How has my listening in silence to God most helped me this year?

Thursday, Dec 19: Pray for Fr John Pearsen, Samuel Perez, Dcn Kenneth Noyes; Judges 13:2-7, 24-25; Psalm 71:3-6, 16-17; Luke 1:5-25 How might I listen better to hear God’s Word

has to tell me? Friday, Dec 20: Pray for Fr. Todd Petersen, Fr

Zachary Peterson; Isaiah 7:10-14; Psalm 24:1-6; Luke 1:26-38 What might I do to ensure that all children are

loved and cared for? Saturday, Dec 21: Pray for Fr Germain

Rademacher, Msgr John Richter, Dcn Ryan Pope; Song of Songs 2:8-14; Psalm 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Luke 1:39-45 How might I share blessings when visiting others

in the coming Christmas season?

SACRAMENTS OF THE CHURCH: Marriage, Becoming Catholic, Baptisms,

Sacrament of the Sick (Anointing) – Call the Rectory 872-6346

EUCHARIST TO SHUT-INS : If you or someone you know would like to receive the Sacrament of the Eucharist at home

ST ELOI - Contact: Sandy Nuytten 829-9690.ST EDWARD - During the week of Nov 23 – Nov 29 – Contact: Lisa Hennen at 872-5031BAPTISM PREP – To set up a baptism date please call the St. Edward Office at 507-872-6346. Please check the Church website for the God Parent Requirements.

RCIA - We believe that Jesus Christ came to reveal the fullness of God's love for us, and we continue to celebrate that love through praise, sacraments, service, and community. If you or someone you know is interested in joining our Church, or in learning more about the Catholic Church please contact Deacon Bruce Bot at 507-828-7012

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Sponsorship of St. Edward School

Dec 15: OpenDec 16: OpenDec 17: OpenDec 18: OpenDec 19: OpenDec 20: OpenDec 21: Open Dec 22: OpenDec 23: Open

*For questions on how you could seize the opportunity to become a sponsor for St Edwards please call – 872-6391

Great GIFT for Christmas!

Have the person on your list and don’t know what to buy them?? Beginning the weekend of December 7 th we will be offering gift certificates for purchase. Anyone may purchase these gift certificates. Here is how it works. You purchase a gift certificate in any amount using $5 increments. You give it to your chosen recipient and they are then able to “cash it in” for Scrip cards they would like. This includes both card/certificates we have on hand and/or ones that can be ordered. This allows the recipient of the gift certificate to get what they would like. It takes some of the guess work out of it for you, the purchaser. The gift certificate recipient may choose from a large variety of retailers in addition to the ones we routinely keep on hand. Shopwithscrip.com has them listed alphabetically under “shop” located on the top of the opening page. Check it out! There are literally hundreds to choose from.Please feel free to contact anyone of the Scrip committee for questions. We are happy to help!

Caren Buysse 872-6346Laura Hennen 428-3254Ronni Vlaminck 829-6091Julie Pohlen 828-7392

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd:  Seeking donations to purchase new Nativity Figures.  Please consider an early Christmas present to CGS.  For more information, contact Joy Wambeke or Jennifer Rabaey.  

NOTICE - We will begin emailing announcements for the different activities that we do:  our prayer vigils, come and see weekend retreats for young women, and philosophy evenings or weekends for youth.  If you would like to receive these announcements, please send an email to us at sistersofmarymorningstar@gmail.com and let us know which of the 3 (or all) announcements you are interested in.  It is always a joy when you come to pray with us! You are welcome to pray in our chapel whenever you'd like.

THANK YOU Thank you to all of you who are

giving back to God some of your time, talent, and finances that God has given you. St. Eloi Church and its mission and ministry would not exist without your giving.

Sisters of Mary Morning Star NewsSt. Eloi Convent Masses: Call 428-3919 for times. Mass on M-W-Thru-F and Sat

Vespers: 6:15 pm, Adoration: 7:30–8:30 pm 

ST. ELOI NEWS

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CHILDRENS HOLY HOUR WITH THE

SISTERSOur next Children’s Adoration hours will be held Thursday, January 10th from 4:30-5:30pm; children womb-12 are invited!!Sr. Pia Maria

ACTUAL BUDGETED DIFFERENCE

Adult $975.00 $ 2,294.90 - $1,319.90Loose $ 261.17 $ 146.15 - $115.02Commodity

Year to date $41,347.31 $64,675.36 - $23,328.05

ST EDWARD WEEKLY REPORT:

ROSARY SOCIETY MEMBERS – Our general intention throughout the year is for world peace and an increase of vocations to the priesthood and religious life. (November intentions for souls in purgatory) we need and welcome new members to complete our roses. If you have any questions and/or would like to join, please call Judy Bot at 872-6525 or Marian Laleman at 872-6807. Thank you

Online Giving Online Giving helps you maintain you’re giving even if you cannot be here at Mass. This also helps the parish streamline our cash flow,

especially during bad weather or vacation times. Go to our parish website at www.stedschurch.com to get started today.

CCW NEWS: CCW guild lists have been sent out reminder to pay dues of $40 made out to St. Edward CCW.  Can be sent to Juanita Bot or put

in the collection basket.  Thank you.

St. Edwards Council of Catholic Women and Knights of Columbus are teaming up for a food drive for the Thanksgiving and Advent/Christmas season.  We will be collecting for the SMSU Food Shelf that serves the students in need.  Lists of requested items are posted at the church entrances along with the collection boxes.  There is also a list posted on our church website.  This is a great opportunity to give to those less fortunate during the seasons of Thanksgiving and in preparation for Christmas.   They ask for your cooperation by abiding by the following guidelines: Sunday Dec 22 nd 2019

Sacristan: Ruth BotServers: Faith Myhre, Laney Myhre, Ian MyhreLector: Julie JaniszeskiEucharistic Minister: Julie Bottelberghe, Terry

Thank you to all of you who are giving back to God some of your time, talent, and finances that God has given you. St. Edward Church and its mission and ministry would not exist without your giving.

INFORMATION CENTERS – remember to check out our Facebook page (St. Edward Catholic Church) or the website (stedschurch.com) to keep up with new information.

St. Edward News

SEVERAL IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE – If you know of anyone who is sick or new to the parish, please call Marlene Polejewski at 507-872-6042.

PARISHIONERS WHO ARE ILL OR ASKING FOR PRAYERS – If you know of anyone from our parish who is sick or has had surgery recently or is ill and would like to be remembered in prayer during the weekend Masses; ask them to contact the church office. The Parish Secretary will add their name/names to the petitions.

CD’s AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE – Reminder CD’s are available in the back of church. If you don’t see something you would like contact Margrit Rabaey at 872-6937

St. Edward Liturgy Schedule

Saturday Dec 21 st 2019 Sacristan: Marlene PolejewskiServers: Kylie Callens, Kacie Callens, Elivia FarisLector: Hilary DeVlaeminckEucharistic Minister: Sherry Kern, Bonnie Laleman, Ed Laleman, Janell Laleman Ushers: Tom Abraham, Rod Abraham, Ross Abraham, Bruce Hoffmann

ACTUAL BUDGETED DIFFERENCE

Adult $3,068.00 $ 4,826.92 - $1,063.92Youth $12.00 $5.69 - $6.31Loose $164.00 $ 153.85 $10.15On Line Giving $695.00 *Added to the Adult envelope totalCommodityYear to date $109,285.85 $118,864.45 - $9,578.60

o NO expired or damaged food or hygiene items.o Easy opening packages are appreciated for those with disabilitieso PLEASE, buy smaller sized items!  (16 oz. is better than 30 oz.)o Simple flavors of soup and canned items is preferred

Contact Jan Bot at 401-1167 with questions.

FALL FESTIVAL PRIZES:  These people still need to pick up their prizes from the fall festival:  Paul Swedzinski, Ann Longtin, Ted Schmitz, Andrea Opdahl, Sherry Kern, Tony Mead, Terry Schreiber, Bruce Laleman, Pat Schmidt, Francis Engels, Hilary DeVlaeminck, Jeff Buysse, Kurt Fier, Dale Buysse, Dodie Derynck, Shelly Ratajczak, Karen Lussenhop, and Betty Gossen.  Please stop in and grab it during office.

THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!Thank you to our Quilting Ladies for donating 4 beautiful quilts last winter. These gifts of your time and talent were donated to HEART TO HEART to

bless someone in need. GOD BLESS YOU! THANK YOU!!!

FLURRY OF FUN - Tickets for the Flurry will go on sale on January 2nd. They are $40 each. They include a meal catered by Robert Deslauriers Catering and Entertainment by Rock It Man – Dueling Pianos. This promises to be a fantastic evening!  

The Flurry committee is also accepting gifts for auction items. Reach out to Julie Pohlen, Nikki Traen or Chassidy DeRoode with any questions.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIROur annual Scholastic Book Fair will run through December 19th.  Book fair profits stay at the school and are used to purchase new books for our library and classrooms.  Go to:

https://shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecommerce/parent-store-2.html?fairId=3926415 to order on-line.  Feel free to share this link with friends and family. If we reach $700 in sales, we receive 50% of the amount taken in in book vouchers.  

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Sunday Dec 22 nd 2019 Sacristan: Ruth BotServers: Faith Myhre, Laney Myhre, Ian MyhreLector: Julie JaniszeskiEucharistic Minister: Julie Bottelberghe, Terry

CHRISTMAS BREAK!!Christmas break will begin on Friday, December 20th and will continue through Wednesday, January 1st. We look forward to seeing all of the students

back on Thursday, January 2nd. Seventh grade students will begin their day at the Minneota Public

School.

ST EDWARD’s ADULT CHOIRAdult Choir rehearsals will begin on Wednesday

evening, November 6 at 7:30 PM in the Choir Loft to prepare music for the upcoming Advent

and Christmas season.  All voices – high school age and beyond – are welcome!

ST. EDWARD SCHOOL NEWSLETTERSCHOOL PRINCIPAL – Jaci Garvey

SCHOOL OFFICE – 872-6391SCHOOL SECRETARY – Trudy Banks

DONATION ENVELOPES – This January when you pick up your donation envelopes you will maybe see a different number on them.them to make it more streamlined again.after Jan 1 do not use your 2019 envelopes as they have the wrong number. 

EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETINGThe Education Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, December 17th, parents are encouraged to attend.

Capital Campaign Update

I  want  to offer  an update on our capital   campaign  to  complete   the proposed   facility   upgrades   and improvements   to   our   church   and school.       We   are   making   steady progress as we visit an initial group of parishioners to help jump start our campaign.   The response from these visits  has been positive and we thank those who have already offered their financial support. 

From   the   very   beginning   of   our planning   efforts,   we   knew   this would   be   one   of   the   most ambitious projects in our 114-year history.  That’s the beauty of God’s 

SCHOOL MASS – Our next school mass is Wednesday, December 18 at 10:30am.    The 2nd  Grade will be leading us.   All are welcome to join us!!

DECEMBER 19 th SCHEDULE Thursday, December 19th will be a very busy day!

- It is a dress-up day. The students will be showing off their “Ugly Christmas Sweaters”.- 7th and 8th grade students will be caroling at the Minneota Manor beginning at 10:15 am.

- The 2nd graders (and their parents) will gather at 10:25 am in the church to receive their First Reconciliation.

-Adoration will run from 10:40 am – 11:45 am.-At 12:30, Mrs. Rabaey and all of the students will be acting out the Los Posadas.

-The Advent Angel reveal will follow the Las Posadas.-Report cards will be sent home.

ADVENT GO TO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbiezfmrgRo to watch a video from Jackie and Bobby Angel as they talk about what ideas they have regarding Advent and how to celebrate the season before Christmas with your family.

May God Bless,Mrs. Garvey