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SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday, October 5 Galatians 1:6-12; Psalm 111:1-2, 7-10; Luke 10:25-37 Tuesday, October 6 Galatians 1:13-24; Psalm 139:1-3,13-15; Luke 10:38-42 Wednesday, October 7 Acts 1:12-14; Psalm (Luke 1:46-55); Luke 1:26-38 Thursday, October 8 Galatians 3:1-5; Psalm (Luke 1:69-75); Luke 11:5-13 Friday, October 9 Galatians 3:7-14; Psalm 111:1-6; Luke 11:15-26 Saturday, October 10 Galatians 3:22-29; Psalm 105:2-7; Luke 11:27-28 Sunday, October 11 Isaiah 25:6-10; Psalm 23:1-6; Philippians 4:12-14,19-20 Matthew 22:1-14
Prayer Requests If you or someone you know is in need of prayers, please call or email the parish office and we will add their names to our ongoing parishioners and friends list of intentions:[email protected] or call 651-224-3379. Also, kindly let us know when the names of people should be removed. Please pray for our parishioners and friends of St. Louis Church who are sick: Paul Anderson, Peggy Anfang, Bill, Joyce Cole, Christy, Ginny Collins, Monty Denniston, Shirley Dufresne, Barb Arland-Frye, Greg Ennis, William F. Faulkner, Anne Hallgren, Margaret Ann Hennen, Lary Haupt, Sister Marie, Bonida Lanford, Caroline Lanford, Tom Miller, Tom Mogren, Ruth Murray, Gretchen Naegeli, Tom Nutter, Mary Bartel O’Connell, Zachary Redland, Jean Sluss, Brian Walstad, Justin Woessner.
HOLY VIRGIN OF GUADALUPE, QUEEN OF THE ANGELS AND MOTHER OF THE AMERICAS. WE FLY TO YOU TODAY AS YOUR BELOVED CHILDREN. WE ASK YOU TO INTERCEDE FOR US WITH YOUR SON, AS YOU DID AT THE WEDDING IN CANA. PRAY FOR US, LOVING MOTHER, AND GAIN FOR OUR NATION AND WORLD, AND FOR ALL OUR FAMILIES AND LOVED ONES, THE PROTECTION OF YOUR HOLY ANGELS, THAT WE MAY BE SPARED THE WORST OF THIS ILLNESS. FOR THOSE ALREADY AFFLICTED, WE ASK YOU TO OBTAIN THE GRACE OF HEALING AND DELIVERANCE. HEAR THE CRIES OF THOSE WHO ARE VULNERABLE AND FEARFUL, WIPE AWAY THEIR TEARS AND HELP THEM TO TRUST. IN THIS TIME OF TRIAL AND TESTING, TEACH ALL OF US IN THE CHURCH TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER AND TO BE PATIENT AND KIND. HELP US TO BRING THE PEACE OF JESUS TO OUR LAND AND TO OUR HEARTS. WE COME TO YOU WITH CONFIDENCE, KNOWING THAT YOU TRULY ARE OUR COMPASSIONATE MOTHER, HEALTH OF THE SICK AND CAUSE OF OUR JOY. SHELTER US UNDER THE MANTLE OF YOUR PROTECTION, KEEP US IN THE EMBRACE OF YOUR ARMS, HELP US ALWAYS TO KNOW THE LOVE OF YOUR SON, JESUS. AMEN.
MEDITATION October 4, 2020
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Let me now sing of my friend . . . concerning his vineyard.
(Isaiah 5:1) Vineyards appear in Scripture time and again. In fact, they are in three of today’s four readings. Usually, as today’s psalm response says, a vineyard is “the house of Israel,” which belongs to God. Isaiah’s song of the vineyard seems to be a gloomy tale for Israel—a carefully cultivated vineyard bearing only wild grapes, and an owner who allows it to fall to ruin. While Isaiah doesn’t guarantee what God will do with his people, it’s pretty certain that if nothing changes and they continue in their sin, they will experience the effects of cutting themselves off from God. But even in the midst of this grim story, there is hope. Don’t forget that the landowner tirelessly cultivates his vineyard. He doesn’t give up! Yes, God expects to see fruit from his people, but only because he knows we can bear fruit. And yes, when we separate ourselves from God, we experience the consequences. But God constantly calls us back and offers us his help. That’s cause for hope. Think about the way Isaiah’s landowner took great pains to prepare and protect his vineyard. He planted it in fertile, well-cleared soil. He planted a hedge around it and built a tower to watch for enemies. Similarly, God plants us in his grace and gives each one of us all the nourishment we need to flourish under his care. Baptism makes you his own. The Sacraments of the Eucharist and Reconciliation nourish and restore you. The Holy Spirit lives in you and, like living water, helps you grow in holiness. What’s more, your brothers and sisters in the Lord, like the other vines in the vineyard, support and encourage you along the way. God takes great pains to cultivate you like a precious vine. The grace for you to grow to love him more and bear fruit for his kingdom—it’s all there waiting for you. Take hold of it!
“Heavenly Father, help me to respond to your relentless grace and to bear fruit for you!”
Reprinted with permission from The Word Among Us
FEATURED ON THE COVER: On the right side of the tabernacle is a bas-relief of the Communion of the Blessed Mother. This costly altar was “offered” to the new church by the children of the parish, particularly those who attended the parochial school. The $6000 it cost was the fruit of their industry and the result of four years of thrift. The high altar was consecrated on November 30, 1911 by Bishop John J. Lawlor, auxiliary bishop of St. Paul. To the right: Maybe you recognize some of these names. Perhaps you don’t recognize any of them. They are names of 36 of the school children back in 1909. In a book called: Livre D’Or des Enfants de la Paroisse, Maître autel,” on thirty pages, with the backgrounds of faint water color paintings, the names of over 580 children who dedicated their time, energy and love to gift this altar are inscribed. October is Mary’s Month.
Alice Proulx Louis Plante Espérance Robie Henry Robert Florence St. Pierre Francis St. Martin Rose Trudeau Frank Tereau Clara Verrette Louis Verboncoeur Marie Louise West Joseph Wilharber
Blanche Augé Louis Aubin Ethel Berthiaume François Bidon Emma Carbonneau Walter Paul Cardinal Alice Deslauriers Roy DeLisle Celina Evans Edouard Evaris Jeanette Farrell Joseph Fortin
Rose Alba Grégoire Georges Guertin Cecilia Hansen Walter Houle Irene Kline Frank Kelly Bernadette Lalonde Louis Antoine Lancette Alvina Martin Alphonse Morin Célestine Nevew Georges Nadeau
RING OUT, O BELLS… DATE REQUEST FOR INTENTION REQUESTED BY October 6 Dixie Simpson Lacy Happy Birthday Fred Lenertz, Sr. October 7 Fred Lenertz, Sr. Happy Birthday Fred Lenertz, Jr. October 10 Chloe Billion Happy Birthday Nancy and Bruce Lindberg October 11 Brian and Jaci Krech Wedding Anniversary Helene Houle OPEN BELL DATES: The following dates are still open in October and November for anyone wishing to have the bells rung in memory or in honor of a loved one. October 14th-16th, 24th-25th, 28th. November 1st-3rd, 5th-6th, 10th, 12th-13th,15th-17th, 20th, 23rd-27th Please call the rectory during office hours to make arrangements.
Mass Intentions Monday, October 5 St. Francis Xavier Seelos 6:45 Betty Harper 12:10 Mark Mullaney and Son Alex Tuesday, October 6 St. Bruno, Bl. Marie Rose Durocher 6:45 Dixie Simpson Lacy 12:10 Jim and Patty Harper Wednesday, October 7 Our Lady of the Rosary 6:45 Fred Lenertz, Sr 12:10 Father Paul F. Morrissey, S.M. Thursday, October 8 6:45 John and Jerry Dufner 12:10 †Phillip Kennedy Friday, October 9 St. Denis, St. John Leonardi 6:45 John Dufner 12:10 Michael McCoy Saturday, October 10 6:45 Katie Dufner 5:00 †Edward Stewart Sunday, October 11 The Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 Living and Deceased Parishioners and Friends of St. Louis Church 9:15 †Jennifer Underwood 11:00 Lois Leary 12:30 Patricia Hutchings
PARISH CALENDAR Anointing of the Sick suspended until further notice. Rosary in the Church October 5, 6, 8, 9 Organ Recital Concert Tuesday Oct. 7 (After 12:10 Mass) Eucharistic Exposition Wednesday, October 7
Tuesday Organ Concerts Continue St. Louis Church’s renowned Organ Concerts continue this year on Tuesdays following the 12:10 Mass. The October 6th concert recitalist is Joseph Trucano, Director of Music and Worship at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran, Shoreview Minnesota. For a complete schedule of concert information go to our website at STLOUISKINGOFFRANCE.ORG. Your Mass and Bell Intentions For those wishing to reserve a Mass intention or Bell Ringing, please call the parish office at 651-224-3379. The stipend is $10 per Mass. The offering for the Bells is $25.
Heat Collection This Weekend! This weekend there will be a second collection for Heating the Church, Chapel and Rectory. From the dates of October 2019 through March 2020, our utility bills totaled $23,212.00. We are most grateful for any amount you can give to help offset this extraordinary expense. Thank you. Peter’s Pence Online Collection 2020 Your gift of support for Peter’s Pence is a gesture of solidarity with Pope Francis and the universal Church. This fund enables the Holy Father to support efforts like humanitarian aid to those suffering from natural disasters and war, assistance to refugees and immigrants, requests for aid from poor dioceses, as well as specific needs of the Holy See. To contribute online go to centerformission.org/contribute/ Thank you.
Today is Respect Life Sunday A great prayer for life is urgently needed, a prayer which will rise up throughout the world. Through special initiatives and in daily prayer, may an impassioned plea rise to God, the Creator and lover of life, from every Christian community, from every group and association, from every family and from the heart of every believer. “ Pope Saint John Paul II Sidewalk Counseling Training Seminar October 15, 2020, 7-9 p.m. at Church of St. Bonaventure, Bloomington Learn how to save babies by peacefully reaching out with love and offering brochures to those entering local abortion facilities. Prayer supporters are also welcome. No charge. Presented by Pro-Life Action Ministries. For more information or to register, contact [email protected] or please call our office number (651) 797-6364. https://plam.org/events/ Walking with Moms in Need Thursday, October 15 from 10:30 a.m.-2 pm at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, Oakdale Walking with Moms in Need, a USCCB initiative, aims to establish parish support networks for pregnant and parenting young moms. Join the Northeast and St. Paul Deaneries Council of Catholic Women in a safe, physically-distanced environment for Prayer, Confessions, Mass and a “Lunch and Learn” panel discussion, also offered virtually. The event is free. Pre-registration is required for both in-person and virtual participation: https://wwminmn.eventbrite.com. New Security System We are adding a new security system to our church and chapel as well as the entire parish grounds. Most of our buildings date back to 1909 and are brick and mortar and thus pose more of a challenge in the wiring of the project. This new and expanded security system will be fully funded thanks to the ongoing generosity of the collections taken up on every other fourth Sunday of the month for our Renovation/Restoration Fund. Thank you!
Ways to Watch/Listen to Mass If You Cannot Attend !During this time when attending Mass is not an option for some of you, the faithful are asked to find a Mass on TV, the radio or online and make a Spiritual Communion. Where that is not an option, it would be appropriate to pray the Liturgy of the Hours or the Rosary. For ways to watch or listen to Mass, visit archspm.org/live. Baptized in Water and the Holy Spirit The following children were baptized at Saint Louis Church.
Francis Patrick Hassett child of Patrick and Emily Hassett
Lucy Marie Wageman child of Paul and Taylor Wageman.
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