Church of the Assumption Church of St.Anthony The parishes of Assumption and St. Anthony wish everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday. You are welcome to join us for Thanksgiving day Mass at 8:00 AM at the Assumption Church or 10:00 AM at the Church of St. Anthony. Thanksgiving Prayer Father all-powerful, Your gifts of love are countless and Your goodness infinite. On Thanksgiving Day we come before You with gratitude for Your kindness: open our hearts to concern for our fellow men and women, so that we may share Your gifts in loving service. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The parishes of Assumption and St. Anthony wish everyone a happy
and safe Thanksgiving
holiday. You are welcome to join us
for Thanksgiving day Mass at 8:00 AM at
the Assumption Church or 10:00
AM at the Church of St. Anthony.
Thanksgiving PrayerFather all-powerful, Your gifts of love are countless and Your goodness infinite. On Thanksgiving Day we come before You with gratitude for Your kindness: open our hearts to concern for our fellow men and women, so that we may share Your gifts in loving service. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Twinned Parish News
KC Breakfast @ St. Anthony’sThe Knights of Columbus will be hosting
a breakfast this Sunday at the St. Anthony Parish center from 8:30-12:30 with the proceeds going to
the kitchen equipment in the new center. Adults: $7, 5-12: $5 and 4 and
younger: free. Serving: pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage and hashbrowns.
Mission Sewing Sale @ St. AnthonyDuring the KC Breakfast at St. Anthony’s on Sunday, the St. Theresa Mission Sewing group of St. Anthony’s will be selling various items including embroidered dish towels, pillow cases, baby quilts and more!
COF Chicken Noodle Soup & BoujaThis Sunday, November 19th, at St. Antho-ny’s, the Catholic Order of Foresters will once again be selling their homemade chicken noodle soup and Bouja. Selling from 8:30-12:00.
Starting next week “Uncle Fred” will be back for his next installment of Faith Talks. His first talk will be on Tuesday, November 21 at 6:30 in the Assump-tion Church’s lower level. Topic: “Introduction to the Sacraments -The Mystery of God’s Grace.” The rest of his talks will resume on Thursdays starting on November 30, alternating between the parishes, from 6:30-8:00 PM. Come joins us, there’s always more to learn! All are welcome!
Early Bulletin DeadlinesBulletin announcements for the weekend of 25/26 were due by noon on Friday, November 17.
Thanksgiving Day MassesYou are welcome to join us for Thanksgiving day Mass at 8:00 AM at the Assumption Church or 10:00 AM at the Church of St. Anthony.
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Gospel Meditation
Encouraging a deeper understanding of scripture
"But the man who received one went off and dug a hole in the ground and buried his master's money." This servant was scared. He didn't want to take any risks and just wanted to play everything safe. As he confesses to his master, "Out of fear I went off and buried your talent in the ground." And the master was not pleased. The other servants who invested the money he gave them were richly rewarded for their efforts to produce more. But this servant was punished for letting his fear rule the day.
What factors are keeping us from making a return on God's investment in us? He has given us all life, and each of us also has a special collection of "talents" to make use of. We have certain gifts, skills, experiences, resources, and abilities that (though we may not often think about it) come from God. He calls us to make the most of these things, not just to take them for granted or bury them in the ground, so to speak. Our gifts are meant not just for our own enjoyment, but to help others, to spread truth and goodness and beauty to the world around us.
Sometimes, however, we fail to really capitalize on our potential. Laziness, distraction, or self-pity can get in the way if we are unwilling to put in the hard work to improve our natural gifts, if we allow ourselves to zone out with entertainment or frivolous pastimes instead of making good use of the time entrusted to us, or if we wallow in negativity by focusing on what we don't have instead of embracing what we do.
Each moment is a gift from God. May we seize every opportunity to multiply the investment God has made in us so that we may be worthy to hear God tell us, "Well done, my good and faithful servant."
“Uncle Fred” Returns!!
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First Reconciliation1st Reconciliation for our second graders -- Saturday, December 2nd at 10am at Assumption Church. Parents will have the opportunity to receive the sacrament of reconciliation during this time also. May we all be open to God's Grace and Healing in Reconciliation.
Assumption Parish Council Member NeededPlease call or email the office with any nominations. Thank you!
Mother Teresa MissionThe Mother Teresa Mission Ladies of the Assumption Parish will be having their annual quilt and miscellaneous sale in the church lower level on
Saturday, December 2nd and Sunday, December 3rd after the weekend masses.
Meet the Saints Thank You Thank you to all the students who dressed up as a saint. Note: Your singing during Mass was beautiful! Also, a special thanks to the 6th graders for helping set things up.
Assumption Welcoming CommitteeThe Welcome Committee is looking for any parishioner who has a church pew from either St. Peter's Church or Assumption who would be willing to part with it. If interested, please contact the parish office. Thank you!
Adoration AnnouncementThe Adoration Chapel will close before the 8 a.m. Mass on Thanksgiving Day and remain closed the rest of the week.
Food Shelf Baskets Students will be selected to bring the Thanksgiving Baskets forward at the 8am Thanksgiving Day Mass, Thursday, November 23rd. Encourage your child to volunteer for this opportunity.
Eden Valley Community Prayer LineWe are updating the Eden Valley Community Prayer Line, if you would like to be part of the prayer line please call Mary Lou Ruhland 453-5115, or Rose Becker 453-7496. If you are asking for a prayer request call either Mary Lou or Rose.
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5:45 pm Mass: † Aurelia Becker
Thursday, November 23:
8:00 am Mass: People of the Parish
Friday, November 24:
7:00 am Mass: † Arvilla Miller
November 25:
5:30 pm Mass: † Monica Huschle
Sunday, November 26:
8:00 am Mass: † Kathleen Mathies
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November 19: RCIA Class, 2:30 pmNovember 21: “Uncle Fred” Faith Talk at Assumption, 6:30 pm November 23: Thanksgiving Day Mass, 8:00 am November 26: No RCIADecember 2: 1st Reconciliation, 10:00 am December 3: RCIA Class, 2:30 pmDecember 10: RCIA Class, 12:00 pm
"'Master, you gave me five talents. See, I have
made five more.' His master said to him, 'Well
done, my good and faithful servant. Since you
were faithful in small matters, I will give you
great responsibilities. Come, share your
master's joy.'" ~ Mt 25:20b-21
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Rest in PeaceRest in Peace Richard Schmitt, 83, of Watkins who passed away on
November 10th. The Funeral Mass for Richard was held on Wednesday,
November 15th at the Church of St. Anthony. Please keep Richard and his
family in your prayers.
Wedding Congratulations!Congratulations to Jeff Dockendorf and Tabitha Bahl who were united in
Holy Matrimony on November 18th at the Church of St. Anthony. May the
Lord bless their marriage with health and happiness!
Thrift Shop ClosedThe thrift shop will be closed this Thursday and Saturday.
CCW survey results The final tally of our survey with 108 ladies responding were: #1 combine circles-23 votes, #2 keep circles the same and rotate the ladies, 1 experienced officer with one that has never been an officer-53 votes, #3 redo the circles-1 vote, no opinion-31 votes. At our meeting the new circle officers were selected and will receive a letter in the mail informing them of this decision and inviting them to our Christmas party. There they will receive the information needed and be able to ask any questions. Circle officers will have the office for 1 year and no longer have to find their own replacements. -CCW officers
Funeral containers Ladies, if you brought a cake, bars or salad for a funeral dinner please check the counter by the coffee maker in the new social hall to see if any of these dishes are yours. Some have names on them, some don’t. Any not claimed by Nov. 30 will be taken to the Thrift store to sell. -CCW officers
CCW Christmas Pro-Works donationAt our Nov. meeting we decided to continue to donate gifts to Pro-Works. Some items they need include notebooks, pens, mittens, scarves, socks lotions, toothpaste, toothbrushes, magazines-fashion outdoor, etc. water cup w/straw, photo books, picture frames, magnet board, cork board-to put pictures on, hand-held games with batteries and simple word find books. They really appreciate everything they receive. Thank you for your generous donations, Kathy Erpelding CCW Co-president
Cemetery ThanksThank you to Tom Ertl and Elmer Geislinger who recently sprayed the cemetery for weed control. The donation of their time and equipment is greatly appreciated.
Wednesday Night Eucharistic AdorationAll are welcome to Eucharistic Adoration this Wednesday night from
6:30-7:30. The next date for Adoration is November 29.
�����������Tuesday, November 21: 9:30 am Mass: † Alcuin Huberty Thursday, November 23: 10:00 am Mass: CCW MembersFriday, November 24:9:30 am (Communion Service at Hilltop)Sunday, November 26: 10:00 am Mass: † Roger Kramer
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Precious Body: Heidi SchoeneckerPrecious Blood: Adam Teicher & Betty VossenServers: Carly & Cadence Meierhofer, Henry Landwehr & Ethan Geislinger
Jack Schlangen, Tom Schneider, Mark Schneider, Dennis Schneider & families.
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New Parish Center 11/13/17Total Project Goal 1,896,954.00Expenses Paid ($1,724,802.27)Remaining Bills (est.) 50,000.00Loan $125,000.00 Unpaid Pledges $80,874.23
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November 19: COF Soup & Bouja 8:30-12:00 KC Breakfast, 8:30-12:30November 21: “Uncle Fred” Faith Talk at Assumption, 6:30 pmNovember 22: No Faith Formation Classes (Thanksgiving Break) Parish Eucharistic Adoration, 6:30–7:30November 23: Thanksgiving Day Mass, 10:00 amNovember 30: “Uncle Fred” Faith Talk at St. Anthony, 6:30 pm
Daily ReadingsMonday: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63/Ps 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158/Lk 18:35-43Tuesday: 2 Mc 6:18-31/Ps 3:2-7/Lk 19:1-10Wednesday: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31/Ps 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b, 15/Lk 19:11-28Thursday: 1 Mc 2:15-29/Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15/Lk 19:41-44Friday: 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59/1 Chr 29:10bcd-12/Lk 19:45-48Saturday: 1 Mc 6:1-13/Ps 9:2-4, 6, 16, 19/Lk 20:27-40Sunday: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17/Ps 23:1-3, 5-6/1 Cor 15:20-26, 28/Mt 25:31-46
Outside Parish NewsNovember 18: Holy Family CCW craft, bake, & used
toy sale, 8:00 am-3:30 pm. Church of the Holy Family, Silver Lake.
November 22: St. Nicholas Church Soup & Sandwich
Supper, 5:30-7:00 followed by Thanksgiving Mass at 7:30. Free will donation, proceeds for religious education
program. This is a CUF matching grant event.
SacramentsMarriage- Couples should contact the parish at least
6 months prior to wedding date.
Baptism- Parents/expecting parents should contact
the parish office to sign up for a baptismal prep class
and to schedule a meeting with Father. The next baptismal classes is scheduled for December 3 after
the 8:00 AM Mass at Assumption. Call either parish
office to schedule.
Anointing of the Sick - contact the parish office
when anointing is needed.
Traveling Chalice and MadonnaWHAT IS A DEACON? A permanent deacon is a
man ordained--like bishop or priest--to serve as
Christ Jesus who “came not to be served but to
serve and to give His life as a ransom for many”
(Mark 10:45). The word deacon comes from the
Greek word for service: diakonia. Thank you to
Birdie and Jerry Weinmann of Assumption Parish
and Rich & Mary Ann Hesse of St. Anthony’s Parish
for hosting the Traveling Chalice and Madonna this week. Your prayers are the heart beat that supports
VOCATIONS…Priests, Seminarians, Consecrated
Religious, Married and Single life….God Bless you!
Adoration AnnouncementThe Assumption Church’s perpetual adoration has an open hour on Tuesday morning at 1-2 a.m. Please call Mary Ann Ruhland at 453-2575 or Rose Becker at 453-7496 if inter-ested.
Don’t Eat Alone! Lutheran Social Service is pleased to provide nutritious meals served Monday through Friday, 11:30 am, at the Eden Valley Civic Center for adults 60+. There is a suggested donation requested for those 60 and older; for those younger than 60, there is a charge of $7.25. Come as often as you like! Our meals are affordable and take the work out of eating healthy. Not able to get our of the house? No problem! Ask for Meals on Wheels and we will arrange a volunteer to deliver your meal. Please call Theresa, site manger, at 453-8375 one day in advance to reserve your meal. Senior Dining/Meals on Wheel Welcomes you!
Please Pray ForBishop John Kinney, Lori Crozon, Jane Anderson, Tim Eder, Jackie Boulton Family, Theresa Welle, Jeff Pauls, the Ertl Family, Alexis Vossen, Jerry Weinmann Jr., and Laura Miller.
Father of goodness and love, hear our prayers for the sick members of our community and for all who are in need.
Amid mental and physical suffering may they find consolation in your healing presence. Show your mercy as you close wounds, cure illness, make broken bodies whole and free downcast spirits. May these special
people find lasting health and deliverance, and so join us in thanking you for all your gifts. We ask this through the
Lord Jesus who healed those who believed. Amen.
LIVE THE LITURGY
-INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK-
Every one of God's children is a unique creation
with talents and gifts that are found in no one else.
Each of us is asked to bring our special "twist" to
life and to living the Gospel, leaving our impact on
the world in a way that no one else can. Are we ever
afraid to use our gifts or to be who we are? Fear can
cripple us and prevent us from discovering the
profound and creative ways in which we can
become the person God meant us to be. We like our
comfort zones and do not like to be stretched and
challenged. Yet this is necessary if we are going to
produce the fruit we are capable of producing and
live the radical message of the Gospel. For serious
