July 30, 2017 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Pastoral Staff……………....…..Fr. Mitchell Bechtold Cell phone……………….………….…….320 247-4907 Email…………………………[email protected]Website:……..…….companyofparishes.wordpress.com Cluster and CTK Homebound Contact: Don Clasemann……….………………..320-552-0202 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 Phone: 320 237-0364 [email protected]CTK Catholic School…….………....…….320 594-6114 Dean of Students ………………………Sarah Becker Website:………..…………..christthekingschool.org 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 Volunteer Coordinator……………….….Leann Olson Rel. Ed. Coordinators... Bev Desotell…..320 594-6383 Eileen Uhlenkamp…….218 756-3614 Homebound Contact/Eileen Uhlenkamp….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…………………………….....Laura Miner Religious Education Coordinator: Elizabeth Schwartz.................................218 385-2148 [email protected]Homebound Contact/Agnes Mack…....218-924-2877 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 Dear parishioners, The Christ the King Catholic Church Sunday Mass collection, from July 23 rd , 2017, has gone missing. Little is known, at this time, as to how it went missing, when exactly it went missing and why? The Todd County Sheriff’s department has been contacted and will be conducting their own investigation. At this time, it is not certain that the collection was stolen, and it is my sincere hope that it will turn up again soon. Parishioners put great trust in their pastor and parish staff, to be good administrators of these gifts given to the Church. Your trust of us cannot simply be expected, it is earned. For this reason, the following practices will be implemented at Christ the King Catholic Church: Mass collections will no longer be stored anywhere at the parish following the Masses. They will be immediately deposited, at an off-site location, by designated parishioners. Money counting has, up until now, occurred on our parish campus. This practice will be discontinued. Money will continue to be counted according to Diocesan-approved guidelines, but at a secure and off-site location. Doors to the sacristy will be locked whenever a liturgy is not being celebrated. Many of you may have added concerns. I have attempted to address some of these, and they may be found in this week’s bulletin insert. The parish and finance councils will be assisting me to assure that the best practices are being exercised to avoid this and other such incidents in the future. Thank you for your prayers. May God bless you! Father Mitchell A word from the pastor, Fr. Mitchell Bechtold...
Saint Joseph, Bertha (SJB) Parish Office……………….……...….…..218 924-2144 Email………………[email protected] Hours….…………..…Thursday, 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m. Secretary…………………………....…..Kathy Wagner Bookkeeper…………………………….....Laura Miner Religious Education Coordinator: Elizabeth Schwartz.................................218 385-2148 [email protected]
Homebound Contact/Agnes Mack…....218-924-2877
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
Dear parishioners, The Christ the King Catholic Church Sunday Mass collection, from July 23rd, 2017, has gone missing. Little is known, at this time, as to how it went missing, when exactly it went missing and why? The Todd County Sheriff’s department has been contacted and will be conducting their own investigation. At this time, it is not certain that the collection was stolen, and it is my sincere hope that it will turn up again soon. Parishioners put great trust in their pastor and parish staff, to be good administrators of these gifts given to the Church. Your trust of us cannot simply be expected, it is earned. For this reason, the following practices will be implemented at Christ the King Catholic Church:
Mass collections will no longer be stored anywhere at the
parish following the Masses. They will be immediately deposited, at an off-site location, by designated parishioners.
Money counting has, up until now, occurred on our parish campus. This practice will be discontinued. Money will continue to be counted according to Diocesan-approved guidelines, but at a secure and off-site location.
Doors to the sacristy will be locked whenever a liturgy is not being celebrated.
Many of you may have added concerns. I have attempted to address some of these, and they may be found in this week’s bulletin insert. The parish and finance councils will be assisting me to assure that the best practices are being exercised to avoid this and other such incidents in the future.
Christ the King of Browerville Sunday, August 6, 8:30 a.m. Rosary: Joe and Delores Luke Lector: Bob Schueller Servers: Joseph Tynio and Brandon Tolifson EMHC: Gene Tschida, Paula Becker, Dave Benning August Ushers: Joe Duncan, Jeff Brown, Mike and Jared Jagush
Church Cleaning: Mark Hoelscher, Dale Host family, John and Margaret Host
Saint Joseph of Bertha Sunday, August 6, 10:30 a.m. Rosary: Carol Rice Sacristan: Butch Rice
Lector: John Blashack EMHC: Irene Baron, Jerry Baron, Elizabeth Schwartz Servers: Johnathan Freyholtz and Libby Hartman
Ushers: Luke Follmer and James Follmer Money Counters: Leo Haisman and Agnes Mack Church Cleaning (Aug. 7– 13): Joe & Pam Richter Traci Richter
Stewardship
Saint Joseph of Clarissa Loose 57.00 Votive Candles 14.00 Adult 1,100.00 Cash Raffle 2,500.00 Child 12.00 Fuel 160.00
Total 1,169.00 Parish Life 483.00 Maintenance 20.00
Last weekend Mass Count: 168
Christ the King, Browerville Not Available
Last Weekend Mass Count: 320
Saint Joseph of Bertha Loose 148.00 Votive Candles 5.75 Adult 946.00 Heating/Air Conditioning 33.00 Child 7.70 Festival Donation 200.00
Total Regular 1,101.70 Raffle 250.00
Last weekend Mass Count: 119
Liturgical Ministers
MASS SCHEDULE
MONDAY, JULY 31 — SUNDAY, AUGUST 6, 2017
Monday, July 31 – St. Ignatius of Loyola Exodus 32:15-24, 30-34/Matthew 13:31-35 No Mass
Tuesday, August 1 – Saint Alphonsus Liguori Exodus 33:7-11, 34:5b-9, 28/Matthew 13:36-43 6:00 p.m. Adoration and Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:00 p.m. †Eloise Kretsch Bertha
Wednesday, August 2 — Weekday Exodus 34:29-35/Matthew 13:44-46
8:30 a.m. †Agnes Tabatt Browerville Adoration for one hour after Mass
Thursday, August 3 - Weekday Exodus 40:16-21, 34-38/Matthew 13:47-53 8:00 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 8:30 a.m. †Rose Peterson Clarissa Adoration for one hour after Mass 11:00 a.m. †Peter & Catherine Jakubik CTCCC
First Friday, August 4 - Saint John Vianney Leviticus 23:1, 4-16, 27, 34b-37/Matthew 13:54-58 8:30 a.m. †Betty Smieja Browerville Adoration for one hour after Mass First Saturday, August 5 - Weekday Leviticus 25:1, 8-17/Matthew 14:1-12 8:30 a.m. †Jerry Wagner Bertha Sacrament of Reconciliation and Adoration
The Transfiguration of the Lord Deuteronomy 7:9-14/2 Peter 1:16-19Matthew 17:1-9
Weekend Mass Times Saturday, August 5 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:30 p.m. People of the Parishes Clarissa
Sunday, August 6 8:00 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 8:30 a.m. Living and deceased members of the Henry & Lucille Hoelscher family Browerville
10:30 a.m. †Jerry Wagner Bertha
Saint Joseph of Clarissa
Matter of Balance will begin Monday, August 7th. at 9:30 a.m. till 11:30 a.m. Free classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Clarissa Senior Center until August 30th. This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. You are welcome to repeat this class if you’ve come before. For more information call Shari Streit at 320.291.6428 or Rita Tesch at 218.371.1801.
St. Mary’s Mission Meeting August 16 at 9 a.m. We are now collecting school supplies, which will be shared with Christ the King School or Browerville, Bertha and Browerville public schools. Thank you.
Finance Council Mtg.— Thurs., Aug. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Pastoral Council Mtg.—Thurs., Aug. 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Food & Fellowship Potluck will be held TODAY. All are welcome!
Vacation Bible School will be held Mon., August 7 thru Fri., August 11. We are looking for teen volunteers! Contact Elizabeth Schwartz at 218-385-2148 or at [email protected]. Parish Festival - Festival Letters have been mailed out. If you haven’t received yours, please contact Karen Sakry. We appreciate your willingness and generosity in making this festival a success! If you have a conflict with what you are scheduled for, or what to bring, please contact Karen at 924-3606. You may pick up your raffle tickets, which are located in the entry of the church. Please return your used and unused tickets by Sunday, August 6th. They can be dropped in the collection basket or at the parish office. Please continue to bring in your
Silent Auction items, marked with the minimum bid.
The Country Store also need items, so keep that in mind. Thank you!
There will be no Christian Mothers meeting in August, but will resume in September. Have a great remaining summer!
Religious Education—CCD Volunteers Needed The time is approaching fast. We are especially in need of people who may be called to evangelize by teaching the faith to our young people. Please pray about this. bless!
Saint Joseph of Bertha
Welcome! 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.
Christ the King of Browerville
Rest in God’s Peace — Eternal rest grant to †Jyeton Drayna who funeral was celebrated in Monticello, MN with burial at Christ the King Cemetery.
Knights of Columbus meeting will be held on Thursday, August 3, at 8 p.m.
Looking Ahead: St. Ann’s Mission Group will meet on Monday, August 7, at 7 p.m.
Needed—Someone who would like to work on the picture holder boards in the church basement. We have some new historical pictures to add. If you would enjoy creatively adding some new pictures to these boards please call the parish office.
St. Joseph, Bertha: Jeanette Scott . . . . . (218) 924-4385 Ginger Gilbert . . . . (218) 924-2434
St. Joseph, Clarissa: Bernadette King . .(218) 738-4135 MaryAnn Kotval...(218) 756-2362
If you would like information about Christ the King Catholic School call 320-594-6114. We are now enrolling students for the 2017-18 school year.
The 30th Annual Christ the King Education Raffle will be held on Monday, September 11, at 12:45 p.m. Tickets are now available in the school office and from Angie Schultz, Cheryl Biegler, Glennda Kotula, Myra Buhl, Paul Perish, Kathy Lucas, Sarah Winter, Jeff Becker, MaryAnn Woeste, and Bev Geraets.
Cost is $100 per ticket. 1st prize - $10,000 2nd prize - $500 3rd—8th prizes are $200 each
Christ the King Catholic School
Congratulations to the Cash Raffle Winners! 1st Place of $5000 - Beverly O Connor 2nd Place of $1000 - Dennis & Ardelle Feda 3rd Place of $500 - Mike Steinbesser 4th Place of $250 - Heather Lancaster Religious Ed. Quilt Winners: Kaylee Desotell Wanda Hommerding
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Area Events
Company of Parishes
Thursday, August 3 ……..….CTK Knights of Columbus Mtg. 8 p.m.
Monday, August 7-Friday, August 11 ……………….…….SJB VBS
Thursday, August 10 …CTK Parish Board of Education Mtg. 7 p.m.
Monday, August 7 ……………………..…...St. Ann’s Mission, 7 p.m.
Sunday, August 13 ……………...SJB Parish Festival & Cash Raffle
Wednesday, August 16 ………..SJC St. Mary’s Mission Mtg. 9 a.m.
Thursday, August 17 ………....SJC Finance Council Mtg. 6:30 p.m. Pastoral Council Mtg. 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 19 ……….....SJB Finance Council Mtg. 8:30 a.m. Pastoral Council Mtg. 9:30 p.m.
Monday, September 11 ………………...…….CTK Education Raffle
Company of Parishes Events Calendar
An awesome marriage is not when a “perfect couple” come together ~ it’s when an imperfect couple learns to celebrate their differences! Please consider registering for the August 12-13 Marriage Encounter atwww.marriages.org. You can also call
651.454.3238 for additional dates and information.
Green Fair Folk Festival St. Francis Campus, Little Falls, MN
August 2, from 4-8 p.m. Exhibits, Live Music, Food Court, Kids Activities
The Green Fair Folk Festival is a free family-friendly event that promotes a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. In 2016 there were 50 exhibitors featuring organic foods, renewable energy, green building, recycled/green art, fashion, eco-gifts, earth-friendly products, wholistic health and much more!
Please check out the sign-up sheet in each of the parish entry ways. Sign up early! Thank you.
The 30th Annual Christ the King Education Raffle will be held on Monday, September 11, at 12:45 p.m. Tickets are now available.
Cost is $100 per ticket. 1st prize - $10,000 2nd prize - $500 3rd—8th prizes are $200 each Need not be present to win.
MASS AND ANOINTING IN HONOR OF ST. PEREGRINE, PATRON OF THOSE
AFFECTED BY CANCER All are invited to Mass and the Anointing of the Sick service on Wednesday, August 23, at 5:30 p.m. at St. Anthony Church, 2405 1st St N, St. Cloud. All are welcome, especially those affected by cancer or other illnesses and chronic conditions. This is an opportunity to bring families, friends and neighbors together in prayer, hope and gratitude for the gift of Life. Refreshments will be served in the Parish Center following Mass.
Men’s Prayer Group meet the last Saturday of the month, and will be meeting again on August 26 at 7:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Clarissa. Fr. Mitchell Bechtold plans to be there. So, if you have been pondering about going, this would be a great time to decide to come check it out! It begins at 7 a.m. with a breakfast served.
