NEXT YOUNG COUPLES With the Christmas Season drawing to a close and me returned from a time of retreat, I need to schedule a Young Couples gathering for January. Although I usually consult a bit to find what works best, I am forced this month to choose the only available weekend: January 24, Memorial of St. Francis de Sales, at 7 PM, at the Parish Rectory of St. Joseph’s in Bertha. To get our discussion started, we will look at all the potential ways to start the Mass (there’s actually more options than just a hymn from the hymnal) and then consider which is actually most appropri- ate in parishes today. Because we have gone a month without holding a gathering, I would appreciate an RSVP to my email address [email protected]. Also, I would appreciate a young couple to volunteer to provide a bit of a meal to sustain us as we debate. Sincerely in Christ, Fr. Matthew Crane The Baptism of the Lord January 11, 2015 Pastoral Staff…………….……….Fr. Matthew Crane Office…………………….………….…….320 594-2291 Email……………...…............[email protected]Website:……………..tri-parishcommunity.yolasite.com Cluster Homebound Contact: Eileen Uhlenkamp……….……..……..218 756-3614 Christ the King (CTK) Parish Office………….….….....……........320 594-2291 Email…….....…....…….…[email protected]Hours…….……..Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Secretary/Bookkeeper….….........Roxanne Determan Religious Education Coordinator: Beverly Geraets…………………………...320 237-0364 CTK Catholic School…….………....…….320 594-6114 Dean of Students ………………………Sarah Becker Website: www.christthekingschool.stclouddiocese.net Saint Joseph, Clarissa (SJC) Parish Office………………...….……..….218 756-2205 Email………...…….....…[email protected]Hours…………............Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Secretary/Bookkeeper…......………........Barb Brown Leann Olson ………………...Volunteer Coordinator Rel. Ed. Coordinators... Bev Desotell…..320 594-6383 Eileen Uhlenkamp…….218 756-3614 Saint Joseph, Bertha (SJB) Parish Office……………….……...….…..218 924-2144 Email………………........[email protected]Hours….…………..…Thursday, 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m. Secretary…………………………....…..Kathy Wagner Bookkeeper……………………………….Vicki Larson Religious Education Coordinator: Elizabeth Schwartz.................................218 385-2148 CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH OF BROWERVILLE 720 Main Street North P.O. Box 83 Browerville, MN 56438 SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH OF CLARISSA 105 John Street South P.O. Box 5 Clarissa, MN 56440 SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH OF BERTHA 201 Cherry Street P.O. Box 158 Bertha, MN 56437
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NEXT YOUNG COUPLES
With the Christmas Season drawing to a close and me returned from a time of retreat, I need to schedule a Young Couples gathering for January. Although I usually consult a bit to find what works best, I am forced this month to choose the only available weekend: January 24, Memorial of St. Francis de Sales, at 7 PM, at the Parish Rectory of St. Joseph’s in Bertha. To get our discussion started, we will look at all the potential ways to start the Mass (there’s actually more options than just a hymn from the hymnal) and then consider which is actually most appropri-ate in parishes today. Because we have gone a month without holding a gathering, I would appreciate an RSVP to my email address [email protected]. Also, I would appreciate a young couple to volunteer to provide a bit of a meal to sustain us as we debate. Sincerely in Christ, Fr. Matthew Crane
The Baptism of the Lord January 11, 2015
Pastoral Staff…………….……….Fr. Matthew Crane Office…………………….………….…….320 594-2291 Email……………...…[email protected] Website:……………..tri-parishcommunity.yolasite.com
Christ the King of Browerville Loose 124.00 Votive Candles 42.00 Adult 2,197.00 Christmas 125.00 Child 17.00 Air Conditioning 3.00 Total Regular 2,338.00 Decorations 20.00 New Years 1,398.05 St. Cloud Visitor 18.00 Fall Collection 50.00 Fuel 148.00
Mass Count: Solemnity 141 Sunday 216 Saint Joseph of Clarissa Loose 187.50 Votive Candles 31.00 Adult 1,985.00 Fuel 375.00 Child 0.00 Christmas 1,185.00 Total Regular 2,172.50 Solemnity 283.00
Mass Counts: Solemnity 98, Sunday 148
Saint Joseph of Bertha Loose (Special Needs) 140.00 Immaculate Conc. 10.00 Adult 1,308.89 Special Needs 100.00 Child 18.69 Air Conditioning Fund 400.00 Total Regular 1,467.58 Christmas 670.00 Mass Count: Solemnity 132, Saturday 134
Saint Joseph of Bertha Saturday, January 17, 5:30 p.m.
Lector: Connie Wenker Rosary: Loren Heinze EMHC: Tim, Elizabeth and Russ Sacristan: Dee Hendershot Servers: Luke Sakry and Jason Williams Ushers: Anthony Wagner and David Wagner Money Counting: Bob Miner and David Wagner
Church Cleaning—(Jan. 19-25) Bob & Diane Wieber, Vickie Moenkedick and Keith & Emily Radniecki
Christ the King of Browerville
Sunday, January 18, 8:30 a.m Rosary: Mary Ann Woeste and Eva Buhl Lector: Virg Noska Servers: Tate Johnson, Zak Irsfeld EMHC: Glennda Kotula, Bev Foote, Linda Rapatz Ushers: Rosie Johnson, Mike, Jake, and Noah Iten
Church Cleaning: *Dan & Sharilyn Remer, Jason & Trista Rickbeil family, Ronald & Judy Rickbeil
Saint Joseph of Clarissa
Sunday, January 18, 8:30 a.m Lector: Eileen Servers: Ty & Trey Lancaster EMHC: Chris, Rita W., and Shari Sacristan: Kathy Ushers: Russ and Kathy VanHeel
Stewardship
Liturgical Ministers
MASS SCHEDULE
MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2014 - SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2015
Monday, January 12 – Weekday Hebrews 1:1-6/Mark 1:14-20 Tuesday, January 13 – Weekday Hebrews 2:5-12/Mark 1:21-28 6:00 p.m. Sacrament of Penance and Adoration 7:00 p.m. † James Walerius Bertha
Wednesday, January 14 – Weekday Hebrews 2:14-18/Mark 1:29-39 10:00 a.m. Adoration for one hour before Mass 11:00 a.m. † Duane Spychalla Browerville
Thursday, January 15 – Weekday Hebrews 3:7-14, /Mark 1:40-45 8:00 a.m. Sacrament of Penance 8:30 a.m. † David Dreher Clarissa Adoration for one hour after Mass 11:00 a.m. † Irene Dreher CTCCC Friday, January 16 – Weekday Hebrews 4:1-5, 11/Mark 2:1-12 8:30 a.m. †Dick Becker Browerville Adoration for one hour after Mass
Saturday, January 17 – Weekday Hebrews 4:12-16/Mark 2:13-17
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19/1 Corinthians 6:13c-20/John 1:35-42
Weekend Mass Times
Saturday, January 17 4:30 p.m. Sacrament of Penance
5:30 p.m. †Delores Schwartz Bertha
Sunday, January 18 8:00 a.m. Sacrament of Penance Browerville 8:30 a.m. Health of Terry Brown Twardowski Browerville
St. Joseph, Bertha: Jeanette Scott . . . . . (218) 924-4385 Kathy Wagner . . . .(218) 756-2306
St. Joseph, Clarissa: Bernadette King . .(218) 738-4135 MaryAnn Kotval. .(218) 756-2362
Christ the King of Browerville
Saint Joseph of Clarissa
Saint Joseph of Bertha
Christ the King Catholic School
Scott Hahn Series Adult Formation will be on Wednesday, January 14th at 1:00 p.m. The Series is Communion as Reunion: The Holy Eucharist
Religion classes will be held for the high school on January 14, at 6:30 p.m. and with the elementary on Friday, January 16, at 12:30 p.m. SJC Prayer Shawl Meeting will be held on Monday, January 12, beginning at 1:00 p.m.
St. Mary’s Mission Group will be collect-ing used Greeting and Christmas cards. Please place them in the box in the back of Church.
St. Mary’s Mission Group will be meeting on Wednes-day, January 21 at 10 a.m. Volunteers will be taking down Christmas Decorations down after the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday. Any help would be appreciated. Also, a Big thank you to those who helped make it a wonderful Christmas Season!
CTK Home and School meets Thurs., Jan. 15, at 7 p.m.
Christian artist, Luke Spehar, will be here at Christ the King Church on Friday, January 16, at 12:30 to perform a concert. Three other Catholic schools will be here to enjoy the music with us—about 300 students total. Catholic School’s Week begins Sunday, January 25 with 8:30 a.m. Mass.
Save the Date: The Sweetheart Ball is scheduled for Saturday, February 7. Donations for the Silent Auction are now being accepted. Please drop them off at the school or in the northeast church entrance. Please mark them well. Cash donations are also welcome. Thank you for your continued support of this fundraiser.
Food and Fellowship Epiphany Potluck - Group 3 Brought in $19.00, which goes to the Religious Education Meal for our youth. Thank you for participating.
Scott Hahn Series Adult Formation will be meeting on Sunday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the church basement on Sunday, January 11th and January 18th. Religious Education Wednesday classes will be on January 14th at 7 p.m. The meal will be served at 6:30 p.m.
Parish Group List for 2015 is in the entry of the church.
Parish Life Meeting will be after Mass on Tuesday, January 13th. All are encouraged and welcome to come!
Join in the social after Mass on Sunday, January 18, at Christ the King and enjoy rolls, coffee and juice.
Religious Education News RE Classes will resume for the elementary tonight, Janu-ary 11, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Grades 7—11 meet Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m.
Christmas decorations will be taken down on Monday, January 12, beginning at 1 p.m. Your help would be much appreciated.
Finance Council Meeting is Thursday, Jan. 15, 6:30 p.m.
Parish Council Meeting is Thursday, Jan. 15, 7:30 p.m.
Congratulations to Josh & Chantel Kunerth whose daughter Shelby Ann was baptized at Christ the King last weekend.
We are happy to register you as a parishioner of Christ the King (320) 594-2291,
Saint Joseph, Bertha (218) 924-2144 or St. Joseph, Clarissa (218) 756-2205.
Please call the parish office that you would like to register at and we will be happy to help you.
Requests If you would like to schedule a Mass intention, please contact Kathy at the office, or you could leave a note with a $10 Stipend and place it in the collection basket. Thank you!
Community of Parishes Calendar
Events Tri– Parish
Sunday, January 11 ……………..CTK Elem. RE classes 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 13…………………………...Fr. Crane’s Birthday SJB Parish Life Meeting after Mass Thursday, January 15………..……….CTK Finance Mtg. 6:30 p.m. Pastoral Council Mtg. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, January 18………….Fr. Crane’s Community of Parishes POTLUCK Birthday Celebration at SJC after 10:30 a.m. Holy Mass Wednesday, January 21….SJC RE Class, Gr. 7-12 6:00-7:00 p.m. SJB RE Meal, 6:30 p.m.; Class 7:00-8:00 p.m. CTK RE Class, Gr. 7-11 7:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, January 23………...SJC RE Class, Elem. 12:30-2:30 p.m.
We are Blessed!
To show our appreciation for our priest ~
The Community of Parishes will be having a
Potluck Birthday celebration
for Fr. Matthew Crane!
Sunday, January 18, 2015
This celebration will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Clarissa after the 10:30 a.m. Mass.
All are Welcome!
Wake up the World!
Today’s religious men and women need to be prophetic, “capable of waking up the world,” of showing they are a
special breed who “have something to say” to the
world today.
Open your heart to 10 and 11 year old children from Northern Ireland this summer. Children’s Program of Northern Ireland is looking for Host Families for the Summer of 2015. Children will arrive at the end of June for 5 weeks. If your family are someone you know is interested in hosting please contact Karol Baumesiter for more information at (651) 405-1108 or [email protected]
Are we willing to have the faith of Mary in believing the angel? Do we have faith in our spouse that will give us the strength to make our Sacrament holy? The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is March 20-22, 2015, in Baxter, MN. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit our website at: northmnwwme.org or contact Alan & Missy at [email protected] or 888-455-3496.
VIGIL FOR LIFE at St. Henry’s in Perham The annual Vigil for Life will be taking place on
Wednesday, January 21st featuring Pam Stenzel who will speak on relationships &
purity. The schedule for the evening is as follows:
5:30-6:45: Meal (free will offering) 6:30-7:00: Praise & Worship Music 7:00-8:15: Speaker, Pam Stenzel 8:30-9:00: Adoration/Silent Prayer 9:00-9:30: Vespers 9:30-10:15: Rachel Rosary 10:30-11:00: Chaplet of Divine Mercy 11:15: Litany for Life 11:45: Benediction
Pam Stenzel
42nd Anniversary of Roe v. Wade To commemorate the tragic 42nd anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision of legalizing abortion, several events are planned:
Sunday, January 18: Vespers for Life will be held at St. Anthony’s Church in St. Cloud. The movie “40” will be shown at 2:30 p.m. Following the 70 minute movie, a Rosary for Life will be prayed with Vespers at 4 p.m.
Tuesday, January 20 thru Wednesday, January 22: Adoration for Life begins at 4 p.m. at St. Anthony's Church, St. Cloud. Eucharistic Adoration ends with the 7:15 a.m. blessing for those going to the March for Life in Saint Paul. Security will be provided. Contact Kathleen Virnig at 320-259-6809 for more information about Adoration.
Thursday, January 22, March for Life: A complimen-tary coach bus to the Prayer Service at the Cathedral of Saint Paul leaves St. Anthony’s Church in St. Cloud at 8 a.m. and returns about 3 p.m. The 10:30 a.m. Prayer Service is followed by the March for Life and 12:30 rally on the capitol steps. The bus will stop in Foley and Clearwater. Bring a sack lunch. Call the Office of Marriage 320-252-4721 to reserve a seat on the bus. A free will offering will be accepted.
