Church of SAINT JOSEPH Mission Statement We, the Church of Saint Joseph, are a Catholic, Benedictine faith community. Through our liturgy and faith formation, we build on a solid foundation as active witnesses of Christ, and we eagerly respond to the needs of the Parish and the global community. July 14th & 21st 2019 • 15th and 16th Sundays in Ordinary Time New Parishioners To register, stop by the parish office or mail your completed registration form found on the home page of the parish website. Prayer Corner If you know someone in need of prayers, please call the parish office at ext. 100 and ask that their name be added to the Prayer Corner of the bulletin. In addition, you may call one of the chairpersons of the Prayer Network: Mary at 363-4244 or Joan at 363-4358. Infant Baptism Attendance at a baptism class is required for all baptisms, even for parents who have had other children baptized. Please call the parish office at ext. 100 to register for the baptism class (held the first Monday of each month at 6:00 pm). The date of baptism will be scheduled upon completion of the class. Marriage Please call the parish office at ext. 100 to set a wedding date and to register for a parish preliminary marriage session. A minimum of six months is needed for preparation. Pastoral Care If any parishioner or family member is in need of a pastoral care visit, please call Fr. Jerome at ext. 122. Today’s privacy laws do not permit hospitals to contact churches when a patient is in need of a pastoral visit. We are made aware of it only when the individual or their friends and family contact us. Sacrament Of Anointing Please call Fr. Jerome at ext. 122. 12 WEST MINNESOTA STREET • ST. JOSEPH, MN 56374 Phone: 320-363-7505 Parish Website: www.churchstjoseph.org Email Address: [email protected]Mass Schedule Tuesday: 12 pm Wednesday – Friday: 8 am Saturday: 5 pm Sunday: 8 am and 10 am
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Church of
SAINT JOSEPH Mission Statement
We, the Church of Saint Joseph, are a Catholic, Benedictine faith community. Through our liturgy and faith formation, we build on a solid foundation as active witnesses of Christ, and we eagerly respond to the needs of the Parish and the global community.
July 14th & 21st 2019 • 15th and 16th Sundays in Ordinary Time
New Parishioners To register, stop by the parish office or mail your completed registration form found on the home page of the parish website.
Prayer Corner If you know someone in need of prayers, please call the parish office at ext. 100 and ask that their name be added to the Prayer Corner of the bulletin. In addition, you may call one of the chairpersons of the Prayer Network: Mary at 363-4244 or Joan at 363-4358.
Infant Baptism Attendance at a baptism class is required for all baptisms, even for parents who have had other children baptized. Please call the parish office at ext. 100 to register for the baptism class (held the first Monday of each month at 6:00 pm). The date of baptism will be scheduled upon completion of the class.
Marriage Please call the parish office at ext. 100 to set a wedding date and to register for a parish preliminary marriage session. A minimum of six months is needed for preparation.
Pastoral Care If any parishioner or family member is in need of a pastoral care visit, please call Fr. Jerome at ext. 122. Today’s privacy laws do not permit hospitals to contact churches when a patient is in need of a pastoral visit. We are made aware of it only when the individual or their friends and family contact us.
Sacrament Of Anointing Please call Fr. Jerome at ext. 122.
Principal Karl Terhaar . … …………………………ext. 151 Email………[email protected]
Administrative Assistant Linda Heinen ………ext. 150 Email……… [email protected]
Pastoral Council
Elaine Anderson………… ………..… …. 320-363-7571 Deb Baron, Chair ...…………………..… 320-363-8772 Charlie Burg….. ……………….………… 320-363-4114 Rich Gallus ………………………………320-363-0565 Eric Johannes … …………………………. 320-271-0124 Jane Rennie … …… …… ……………..… 320-363-4767 Lori Stock … …… …… ……………..…… 320-241-4528 Julia Reber & Tanner Notsch, Youth Representatives
Finance Council Chair Chuck Kern … … …………………………….320-363-4207
Trustees DeAnne Budde ……………………………320-293-4648 Rick Baron ………...……………………….320-267-2370
Cemetery Andy Loso …………………………………320-293-1953
From the Pastor’s Desk
Dear Friends in our Lord Jesus at St. Joe and Collegeville: I am addressing the “Benedictine Catholic Communities” as one body in Christ. What a wonderful service at St. John the Baptist this past Saturday. It was a joy to see so many old friends and renew their acquaintance as well as meet some new folks. It was a real blessing. Here in St.
Joe we are still talking about the deluge that shut down the parish festival on the 4th. It began just at the end of the parade and then look out for the cats and dogs raining down. The tents were really stressed and bulging until some of the younger folks began using brooms or anything of length to push the water out. We were up to our ankles in water it was coming so fast. In that sort of situation all we could do was get wet and enjoy each other’s company. Of course, the big event was on the 3rd and that was a great evening of music playing and community gathering. It is amazing that this festival works just like the old county fairs where everyone in the area gathered to enjoy an evening of fun. Thanks to the many hands that make this event work we had a fine evening. Rich Schwegel was the commander-in-chief of the event which is run like clockwork. The parish is indebted to all the parishioners but also the wonderful contribution of the Velines. Fr. Jerome Tupa, OSB, Pastor
Memento Crosses—Display a Piece of History
Memento crosses made from the wood and square nails rescued
from the original 1870 church are available. The suggested dona-
tion is $20.
If your family is interested in one or more crosses, please contact
Bob or Bernadette Ethen at 320-363-7849.
All proceeds will be donated to the Church of St. Joseph Faith
Formation Program. Thank you to the Bob Ethen family and the
Knights of Columbus for making this project possible.
Budget through June 30 $665,256.00 Actual through June 30 $621,104.47 Difference -$44,151.53
Consider automated giving. Sign up online at https://churchstjoseph.weshareonline.org
or call Amber at 363-7505, ext. 120.
We Want to Hear from You!
When you have a question or concern regarding some aspect of parish life, please contact us. We will do our best to provide an answer for you. Contact information for parish and school staff, council members and trustees, is provided below.
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In Loving Memory
Please remember in your prayers Darrell Pfannenstein.
Welcome to Our Parish!
Beau Maciej & Mickael Lies Chris Otte & Emily Mcoy—and their child, Lena
This Week’s Scheduled Activities
Key: CH = Church, DR = School Dining Room, FF = Faith Formation Office, GS = Gathering Space, HH = Heritage Hall, LL = School Lower Level, MR = Parish Meeting Room, MUS = School Music Room,
OS = Off-Site, SCH = School, UL = School Upper Level
Monday, July 15 8:00 am Parish Quilters, GS 2:30 pm Enhance Fitness, UL 6:00 pm ACC Social, HH
Tuesday, July 16 8:30 am Church Cleaning, HH 1:00 pm St. Ann’s Mission Group, OS 2:00 pm Staff Meeting, MR
Wednesday, July 17 9:00 am Enrichment Class, HH
3:30 pm Remembrance Group, MR
Thursday, July 18 2:30 pm Enhance Fitness, HH Friday, July 19 8:30 am Refreshments after Mass, HH
Saturday, July 20 8:00 am Mom’s Group, MR
Monday, July 22 2:30 pm Enhance Fitness, HH
Tuesday, July 23 8:30 am Church Cleaning, HH
Wednesday, July 24 9:00 am Enrichment Class, HH
10:00 am Willing Hands, HH 6:00 pm End of Life Seminar, HH
Thursday, July 25 2:30 pm Enhance Fitness, HH
Friday, July 26 8:30 am Refreshments after Mass, HH
Saturday, July 27 8:00 am Mom’s Group, MR
Mass/Reconciliation Schedule
Sunday, July 14 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Mass ††Alphonse & Leona Schneider 10:00 am Mass for our Parish
Monday, July 15 5:00 pm Mass at Saint Benedict’s Monastery
Tuesday, July 16 12:00 pm Mass †Don Schwab
Wednesday, July 17 8:00 am Mass †Jeff Jonas
Thursday, July 18 8:00 am Mass †Doreen Murphy
Friday, July 19 8:00 am Mass ††Joan & Don Billadeau
Saturday, July 20 4:00 pm Confession 5:00 pm Mass †Bernie Schloemer
Sunday, July 21 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Mass for our Parish 10:00 am Mass †Ila Beste
Monday, July 22 5:00 pm Mass at Saint Benedict’s Monastery
Tuesday, July 23 12:00 pm Mass ††Isabelle Zimmer & Doris Budde
Wednesday, July 24 8:00 am Mass †Al Pflipsen
Thursday, July 25 8:00 am Mass †Adeline Borth
Friday, July 26 8:00 am Mass †Bernie Schloemer
Saturday, July 27 4:00 pm Confession 5:00 pm Mass ††Joe & Magdalene Schmidt
Sunday, July 28 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Mass †Albert Schindler 10:00 am Mass for our Parish
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YOU’RE INVITED
Appreciation Picnic
Who: All Church of Saint Joseph Parishioners
What: Parish Appreciation Picnic
When: Thursday, August 15th—After 5:30 pm Mass
Where: Heritage Hall
Let’s come together as a parish community in appreciation for all
the gifts God has given us through each other—time, talent,
treasure!
A picnic meal will be provided at no cost as a small token of
appreciation for the role all parishioners play in making the
Church of Saint Joseph Community as vibrant as it is!
God’s Blessings on the Newly Baptized…
Mason Melvin, Son of Jacob & Katelyn
LeTourneau
Please pray for... Roman & Gertie Bach, Duffy Barton, Laurie Christen, Laken Court, Joan Cremers, Audrey Elfering,
Kosel, Laura Kutzera-Gaarder, Jane Peterson, Nettie Pfannenstein, Mary Ann Poepping, Cindy Schmitz, a Special Intention,
Anthony Scholz, John Steichen, Rosie Taufen, Emmy Torborg, Bob Valek, Eileen Walz, Bill Wasner, John Zipp, military
men and women and their families, people of the Diocese of Vijayapuram, India, and workers & volunteers in foreign lands.
(If you would like to add or remove a name for the Prayer Corner, call the parish office, ext. 100. Names remain in the Prayer
Corner for about two months.)
Remembrance Group—7/17/2019
The Remembrance (Grief) Group of Saint Joseph Parish will meet on Wednesday, July 17th at 3:30 p.m. in the Par-ish Meeting Room. This group is a support group for those who have lost a loved one. We look forward to spending time with you! For more information, call Sister Betty at 320-250-4489.
Pickles Needed
To make the appreciation picnic extra yummy, we are looking for
pickles created by parishioners.
If you are able, please bring a jar (or more) of homemade pickles
to share at the picnic.
These can be left in (or near) the Heritage Hall Kitchen prior to
the picnic date.
Growing in Faith Faith Formation Planning-2019-2020 Faith Formation planning for 2019-2020 is well underway. Please contact Marian if you would like to know more about training to be a catechist. This is a wonderful ministry of sharing and role modeling one’s faith in everyday life and service. If you are interested in other various ways within our parish faith formation, please let Marian know. Thank you for considering this ministry.
Catechetical Sunday and Training Day Please save Sunday, September 22nd for the Faith Formation Commissioning and Training Day. The day will begin with the 10:00 am Mass, followed by a meal and training. The day is for catechists, catechist assistants, support team Track I &II (grades 9 & 10) and Track III (grade 11/confirmation) group leaders.
Vacation Bible School VBS is fast approaching. The theme for this summer is “To Mars and Beyond!” Registration forms can be found on our parish website, in Heritage Hall and the forms were given to the children at the end of the faith formation and school year. If you have any questions, please contact Marian or Laura Gorder.
Faith Formation Calendars The calendars for the following are on the parish website:
Liturgy of the Word for Children Mass and Session Schedule for Grades 1-8 and Tracks I
and II (Grades 9-10) Mass and Session Schedule for Track III (Grade 11)
Please mark the above sessions on your family calendars. Attendance is required. Additional calendars are also ready for you on the parish website. Please watch the bulletin for more events and faith experiences throughout the year including: Bible Study RCIA Sacrament of First Reconciliation and First Communion preparation and liturgy dates Baptism Prep Sessions
Marian Bach, Director of Faith Formation
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Liturgical Ministry Schedule for July 20/21
Saturday July 27, 5pm Sunday July 28, 8 am Sunday July 28, 10 am
Sacristans Bob & Bernadette Ethen Judy Meemken Judy Meemken
Gift Bearers Ken & Beatrice Schmidt Bob & Ann Reischl Gary & Kay Bechtold Family
Greeters Rose Reischl Sandra Stocker Aaron Walling Amber Walling
Richard Gallus LaVonne Gallus Connie Horsch Mary Plafcan
Jay & Stephanie Nix Family Nettie Pfannenstein
Ushers Tom Schleper Ruth Schleper Joseph Bechtold Joanne Bechtold
Philip Maus Sandra Maus Lloyd Bruemmer Peter Giroux
Marvin Schmitz John Stang Gerald Schreifels Mike Thell
Joan Skroch Linda Theisen Nancy Walz Delores Giroux Alan Glatzel Caroline Glatzel Peter Hoffmann
Sheri Cunningham Gary Dietman Bernie Imholte Eric Johannes Shirley Miller Kristin O’Donnell Alex Schleper
Liturgical Ministry Schedule for July 27/28
Partnership with the Diocese of Vijayapuram
Please keep Bishop Sebastian Thekkethecheril and the people of the Diocese of Vijayapuram in your daily prayers.
Saturday July 20, 5pm Sunday July 21, 8 am Sunday July 21, 10 am
Sacristans Lori Lygre Virginia Meier Susan Meyer
Gift Bearers Betty Schloemer Family Mark & Lisa Hilsgen Family Mark & Carol Hanson
Greeters Lance Nydeen Pam Nydeen Reid Nydeen Marie Przybilla
Dale Wick Barb Wick Maureen Blank Carol Fries
Chuck Kutzera Ann Leedahl Joe Miller Shirley Miller
Ushers Marvin Mastey Carol Mastey Raymond Rueckert Leonard Vossen
Mark Gohmann John Heinen Peter Hoffmann Andy Loso
Bernie Imhote Eric Johannes Bob Klien Mary Klien
Servers Mary Clare Colberg Catherine Colberg
Jackson Gerads Khloee Nelson
Amado Sandoval Andres Sandoval
Lectors Amber Walling Julie Notsch Jim Gramke
Eucharistic Ministers
Deacon Matthew Lori Lygre Del Brown Marilyn Court Meg Klecker Kay Lemke Renee Lepinski
Deacon Matthew Virginia Meier Carol Fries Lloyd Bruemmer Elaine Newton Ann Reischl Othmar Schmitz
Deacon Matthew Karen Backes Merlin Bauer Claire Bauer Bruce Bechtold John Blattner Dee Dee Blattner
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G Mark Chlan
1 Doris Johnson
2 Marcelle Gill
3 Mike Theisen
4 Blake Brown
5 Roy Zimmer
6 Diane Schneider
7 Rich & Jan Woeste
8 John Notch
9 Delila Kremer
10 Janel Stankeivicz
11 Mike Schwab
12 Deedra Deuhs
13 Elaine Lampert
14 Phil & Sandy Maus
15 Daniel Weisser
16 Matthew Ludick
17 Tom Klecker
18 Peter & Kendra Omann
19 Dennis Donabauer
20 Sheila Dodge
21 Desha Renidi
22 Beth Leither
23 Ken Schmidt
24 Leroy Warnert
25 Bob Prom
26 Peter & Delores Giroux
27 Bruce Bechtold
28 Bill Hiemenz
29 Brenda Schmidt
30 Chris Nordman
31 Marvin Feld
32 Brenda Anderson
33 Randy Torborg
34 Rodge Zierden
35 Sue Zimmer
36 Merlin Bauer
37 Sam Pfluger
38 Wyatt Kutzera
39 Ruth Boeckemann
40 A Theisen
41 Stacey Watrin
42 Mark Hanson
43 Owen Turlington
44 Dale Weisbrich
45 Aaron Hofke
46 Ken Hiemenz
47 Keith Kerfeld
48 Brian Fussy
49 Peggy Boettcher
50 Chuck Kern
51 Bob Hohman
52 Rick Nested
53 Roy Zimmer
54 Gina Bechtold
55 Mary Vanheel
56 Donald Fischer
57 Jenna Gramke
58 Cletus & Monica Bechtold
59 Renee Lepinksi
60 Winnie Pfannenstein
61 Sharon Sobania
62 Theresa Bloch
63 Tamm Family
64 John Notch
65 Janice Pfannenstein
66 Larry Wensmann
67 Ken Schreiber
68 Ann Sieben
69 Karen Wolford
70 Matt Loehlein
71 Beth Leither
72 Ellen Wenning
73 Margaret Notch
74 Roger Zierden
75 Anthony & Mary Generous
76 Jill & Ronald Zimmer
77 Cheryl Harens
78 John Notch
79 Kip Mcllwain
80 Bill Wasner
81 Tyler Mueller
82 Steven Meyer
83 Jacalyn Voigt
84 Bruce Nathan
85 Mary Mund
86 Mark & Bonnie Gohmann
87 Delores Torborg
88 Steve Loso
89 Josile Schreifels
90 Vicki Carlson
91 Kip Mcllwain
92 Tom & Lori Stock
93 Brent Esterberg
94 Doris Johnson
95 Darlene Gill
96 Dede Budde
97 Pete Honer
98 Brooke Verkinnes
99 Adam Kuechel
100 Sheila Dodge
101 Steve Schumacher
102 Mark Hilsgen
103 Dick & Joyce Stock
104 Ann Dane
105 Joe Berg
106 Margaret Klecker
107 Paul Reber
108 Eldie Quarnstrom
109 Sandy Norton
110 Jeanette Steichen
111 Mike Lyon
112 Mary Theisen
113 Rosemary Lodemeier
114 Michelle Wendt
115 Mary Johannes
116 Joe Braun
117 Gerry & Connie Horsch
118 Larry Terwey
119 Jane Warnert
120 Michelle Mehr
121 Swenson
122 Joyce Louwagie
123 Geraldine Schwab
124 Jenna Gramke
125 Margaret Evenson
126 Janice Kiley
127 Sue Oldakowski
128 Jean Salzer
129 Judy Notch
130 Karen Ross
2019 Joetown Rocks Parish Festival
We thank the Lord for blessing us with a successful festival!
Full results will be published after all festival bills have been paid.
Chancebook Prize Winners Congratulations to all winners of our 2019 Joetown Rocks Parish Festival Chancebook Drawing. Winners of the drawing are the following:
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"But a Samaritan traveler who came upon him was moved with compassion at the sight. He approached the victim, poured oil and wine over his wounds and bandaged them. Then he lifted him up on his own animal, took him to an inn, and cared for him." - Lk 10:33-34
Monday: Ex 1:8-14, 22/Ps 124:1b-3, 4-6, 7-8 [8a]/Mt 10:34--11:1
Tuesday: Ex 2:1-15a/Ps 69:3, 14, 30-31, 33-34 [cf. 33]/Mt 11:20-24
Wednesday: Ex 3:1-6, 9-12/Ps 103:1b-2, 3-4, 6-7 [8a]/Mt 11:25-27 9
Thursday: Ex 3:13-20/Ps 105:1 and 5, 8-9, 24-25, 26-27 [8a]/Mt 11:28-30
Friday: Ex 11:10--12:14/Ps 116:12-13, 15 and 16bc, 17-18 [13]/Mt 12:1-8
Saturday: Ex 12:37-42/Ps 136:1 and 23-24, 10-12, 13-15/Mt 12:14-21
The Lord said to her in reply, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her." - Lk 10:41-42
Readings for the Week of July 21st
Sunday: Gn 18:1-10a/Ps 15:2-3, 3-4, 5 [1a]/Col 1:24-28/Lk 10:38-42
Friday: Ex 20:1-17/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [Jn 6:68c]/Mt 13:18-23
Saturday: Ex 24:3-8/Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15 [14a]/Mt 13:24-30
Gospel Reflection for July 14th
Loving isn't too difficult, right? Many of us are surrounded by kind, lovely people trying to do the right thing. Indeed, to "love ? your neighbor as yourself" seems like it should be easy enough. Treat people like you would like to be treated. Bring the new neighbors some baked goods (normal and gluten-free, just in case). Chat with the bank teller about his holiday weekend. Write an occasional card to your sister "just because." There were probably varieties of these acts of kindness in Jesus' day. Perhaps substituting figs for cookies. But "exchange pleasantries with the traveling cloth merchant" isn't the example Jesus gives. "A man fell victim to robbers... they stripped him and beat him and went off leaving him half-dead." The righteous pass by the scene of the dying man. The hero of the story is the one on the margins of Jewish society, who perhaps would not have been welcomed, in other circumstances, by the man now in the ditch. His neighborly love causes him to halt his journey, to tend wounds, and to pay for the man's care out of his own savings. Are we interruptible? Are we attentive to the hurts of others? Are we generous with our money and possessions? In the past few weeks, who has crossed your mind as someone in need of help? Perhaps it's an acquaintance suffering from cancer. Maybe you were invited to donate or volunteer to a local social cause, but it just won't stick in your mind (or schedule) to make it happen. The needs of people are many and varied. We can't help everyone, but God does place opportunities in our path for compassion and courageous love. This week, be "the one who treated him with mercy."
Gospel Reflection for July 21st
Active and contemplative. At work and at rest. These are dynam-ics we all face in our lives, and if we're honest, we might not al-ways balance perfectly! In this Sunday's Gospel, our daily ten-sions play out in two sisters. Mary "sat beside the Lord at his feet listening to him speak." Martha, on the other hand, is "burdened with much serving." This, as it turns out, is not necessarily "the better part." All of us reading this have some sort of labor we engage in. We have different trades or careers. We have responsibilities as fami-ly members, some of which may take up most of our time. In the time of Scripture, showing hospitality to guests was one of the most important values in society. Our work is important. Jesus himself spent decades as a carpenter. So what's the problem with Martha? Martha is burdened, anxious, and worried. Not only that, but she resents her sister's choice. "Tell her to help me," she de-mands of Jesus. How easy it is to get very busy doing good things. We need to provide for our families and plan for retirement. We need to make sure children are clothed, fed, and educated. Our committees, ministries, and sports schedules need to stay on track. However, without a balance of work with rest, without contemplation in the midst of our action, we will miss the point. While many parts are required for our life in the world to function, the better part is our relationship with God. This week, make time in your busy sched-ule to sit at Jesus' feet. Maybe this is 20 minutes with Scripture, participating in a daily Mass, or a quiet walk alone in the park. Receive what Christ wants to speak to you.
