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Insurance - Travel
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170 HWY, 9 NW
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 842-5960
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“For all your construction needs” 585-6029 or 585-5112
Bulk Fuel & Propane
C-Store*Car Wash*Bait & Tackle
C-Store * Carwash * Bait & Tackle
320-585-5688 208 Atlantic Ave., Morris, MN 56267
Lakeland Ag. Inc. Corn Soybeans
Mike Schneider 585-7410
EUL’S
You have a lot more going for you with Hank!
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Windshield Repair & Replacement
Tractor Cabs, Mirrors, Thermopanes
(320) 589-3570
127 Pacific Ave
Morris, MN
(320) 762-54707
301 Broadway
Alexandria, MN
MORRIS AUTO REPAIR
318 Alantic Ave.
Morris, MN 56267
Schneider Family Lawn Care Residential and Commercial. Spring dethatching, fall leaf bagging & timely lawn mowing 320-287-1491 Bob’s Woodworking Custom Furniture Hardwood floor refinishing & Installation Bob Schneider: 320-287-1491
Phone: (320) 589-1460
111 Montana Ave., Morris, MN
Open: Mon|Tues|Thurs|Fri. 9:00-5:30
855-260-6679 Paving Office
320-634-3535
300 Atlantic Ave, Morris, MN
589-2974
5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
“Touch Free Wash”
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cell:
(320) 766-3427
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CONTRACTORS
SINCE 1939
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Quality Rental Living, It all starts here at:
503 College Ave, Morris, MN Call Pat at (320) 423-0001 to take a tour of your new home! Professionally managed by INH Properties www.inhproperties.com
Mark
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320-766-1721
New Construction and Remodeling
207 E Third Street, Morris MN 56267 (320) 589-3003 assumptionofmorris.org
Office Hours
Tuesday-Thursday: 8:00am-12pm| 12:30pm-3:00pm
Friday: 8:00am-12:00pm| 12:30pm-3:00pm
Fr. Todd Schneider
[email protected] Home: (320) 589-1114
Parish Administrative Assistant
Guadalupe Salguero [email protected]
Parish Bookkeeper
Teresa Gahm [email protected]
St. Mary’s School Principal
Joseph Ferriero [email protected]
St. Mary’s Administrative Assistant
Darla Loher [email protected]
Faith Formation Coordinator
Nicole Berlinger [email protected]
Newman Center Director
Scott Orgeman Crumb [email protected]
Custodial Staff
Cory Bedel & Norma Herrera
Natural Family Planning
Joan Jay, Certified Instructor
Ministering to pregnant women, their unborn children, family friends and those
suffering from the repercussions of abortion. optionsforwomen.info 589-0300
Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday / Sábado: 5:30pm (English), 7:30pm (Español)
Sunday / Domingo: 9:00am (Rosary at 8:30 am)
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 4:30pm
or by appointment, please call the office to schedule a time
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesday: 4:45-5:45pm; Mass at 5:45pm
Contact the parish office for Anointing of the Sick, communion to homebound, weddings, baptisms and new parish membership.
St. Mary’s Catholic School Pre-K to Grade 6
stmarysmorris.org (320) 589-1704
Newman Center Ministries for UMM Students Ummnewman.weebly.com
(320) 589-1947
Mission Statement
We, the parishioners of the Church of the Assumption of Mary are a family of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ who, guided by the Holy Spirit, are called to deepen
our faith, reach out to spread the good news, and serve those in need.
Our Parish
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Please join with our Latino Community for the Celebration of the Mass of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Saturday, December 15th. Beginning at 7:30pm. Mexican dinner following Mass in the Church Basement. All are welcome!!. For more information contact the parish office at 320-589-3003.
Church Decoration Donations If you would like to contribute to the Church decorations for the Christmas season, please fill out the green form in the back of church table and return into the church office or put it in the collection basket. Your donation may be in mem-ory or in honor of a loved one. Suggested donation $15.00. Thank you for your generosity.
ateamteam 9:00am event
a team 9:00am event start, $25.00 per team prior to the event date. Team prior to the event date. Teams must consist of any 2 adults and any 2 school aged children. For more information contact the school. St. Mary’s School Come support St. Mary’s School in a family friendly crossfit workout created by Empowered Living Company (ELC), on January 19th at the Morris Armory. 8:30 am check in and registration $30.00 Church Monthly Cleaners We are looking for volunteers to fill the open lines, the Calendar is on the Church back table. Cleaning takes approximately 1 hour a week. Your time and generos-ity are really appreciated. appreciated.
Lector Workbooks The 2018-2019 Workbook for Lectors are at the Church back table. You are welcome to stop in and claim yours. Married and Engaged Couples! Would you like to gain a better understanding of yourself as man, woman, and couple? Advent is here and is the season of preparing and making straight our path. Jesus coming and incarnation reminds us of the importance of how we love with our bodies. Learn about your gift of fertility and true love. Why wait to learn and use Natural Family Planning? For more information, or to register, contact Joan Jay at [email protected] or 320-589-4865. Most insurance plans cover the cost of NTP Instruction and follow-up!
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 14th and 15th, 2019
NO Mass-Monday, September 16th. Tuesday, September 17th: 1Timothy 3:1-13; Luke 7:11-17. Adoration 4:45pm and Mass 5:45pm: Intention: † La Verne Hennen.
6:30pm: Parish Pastoral Council Meeting at Parish Office Building. Wednesday, September 18th: 1 Timothy 3:14-16; Luke 7:31-35. Mass 8:45am with Saint Mary’s School Children. Intention: † Douglas Cow.
COMUNNION SERVICE at West Wind Village, Thursday, September 19th: 12:00 noon Holy Rosary prayed at Church. NO MASS-Friday, September 20th
Masses Saturday, September 21st and Sunday, September 22nd Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Amos 8:4-7; 1Timothy 2:1-8; Luke. 16:1-13. Saturday Confessions: 4:30-5:20pm. Saturday 5:30pm Mass: Intention: † Ed Kopel.
Baptism of Lucella Kate Thooft during Saturday 5:30pm Mass. Saturday 7:30pm Spanish Mass: Intention: * For the People. Sunday Mass 9:00am: Special Thanksgiving Intention: Birthday of Anthony Jay. Confirmation NET Retreat at the Church following Mass.
Our Sunday Visitor Increased Offertory Program The bonds of faith and friendship that we have woven over these 150 years together is always highlighted during September-Fest. Thank you for your participation. Over the next few weeks, you will be hearing
about the upcoming “Serving God’s Family Together, Increased Offertory Program” in our bulletins and at our parish Masses. After consultation with the Parish Pastoral Council and the Parish Financial Council it was
discerned that as a parish community we should embrace a way forward with promoting the mission and vision our community of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We, as a parish family, have brought
goodness to so many lives in our community! In order to continue our mission and ministries, we are encouraging all parishioners to spend time in prayer and discussion with your family reflecting on the work
we do. We look forward seeing all of our parishioners at Mass, especially during our Commitment Weekend on either Saturday, October 5th or Sunday, October 6th . If you have any questions regarding our initiative of “Serving God’s Family Together, Increased Offertory Program” please feel free to contact me at the parish
office.
Please pray for all those who are sick & those who have asked for prayers. Pray for the safety of our service men and women. Please remember the Priests, Deacons & Seminarians who serve the Church of St. Cloud. Prayer chain requests, call Edell Swanson 320-589-1098 or Blanche Van Kempen 320-589-4337.
Intercessory Prayer
Baptism
If you are expecting your first child, please contact the office at
320-589-3003 in regards to Baptism. Father Todd will meet
with you and help you prepare for you child’s Baptism.
Sacraments
Marriage
Wedding Bans II Brittany Knoll & Brett Collin
First Fruits September 7th & 8th
Stewardship of $8644 is needed each week.
Plate and Adult (env) $ 8,644.75
St. Mary’s Support Env. $ Children’s Piano collection $ 11.00 Votive Candles Electronic Giving Maintenance
$ $ 2,18500 $ 310.00
Feed My Starving Children September-Fest Meal September-Fest Supplies
$ $ $ 90.00
Thank you for the support of the Parish and our community!
Our Parish SEPTEMBER-FEST on Sunday, September 15th. Mass at 10:00am. All are welcome!! Mexican Food, Fun & Fellowship Come celebrate Mexican Independence Day with our Latino Community from 6:00pm-9:00pm at the Assumption Church basement on Sunday, September 15th. All are welcome. Free will donations! Special Thank you Thank you to all who have thus far donated items for September-Fest. Holy cow! Special thanks to Ted Storck & Holly Giese for putting together and organizing the float for Prairie Pioneer days and thank you for all those who participated and walking the parade route. Feed My Starving Children Committee Thank you, this community packed 217,758 meals during the 12th Feed My Starving Children packing event here in Morris. During those three days 1033 volunteers came to pack. Those meals packed will feed 596 children for one year. Truly your efforts made a difference. Without your time, prayer, and treasure this couldn't happen.
Thank you
We couldn’t have done it without all of you!
Women’s Book Study Any woman interested in getting to know more about our Faith and Jesus, consider joining others on Mondays, beginning on September 16 from 7:00 pm to 8:00pm for a book study. For more information or to sign up, please contact Miranda Krueger by phone at 763-567-8373 or by email at [email protected]. September Church Cleaners Paulette Solvie, Pat Mumm, Elsie Lonergan, Lorenzo Sánchez & Guadalupe Salguero. September Ushers 5:30 Ed Larson, Rick Hesse, Dick Kaye & Pat Lanoue. 9:00 Neil Feist, Mark Staples, Richard Bright, Greg Weiler, Matt Lhotka & Dan Sayles.
It’s time! Say “Yes” to God’s plan for married love! Learn about the benefits of Natural Family Planning (NFP) as your plan your family in harmony with nature and God’s plan for married love. NTP is effective, wholesome, and healthy!. Morris: For more information, or to regis-ter, contact Joan Jay at [email protected] or 320-589-4865. The class is approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours long. Most insurance plans cover the cost of NFP Instruction and follIt’s time! Say “Yes” to God’s plan for married love! Learn about the benefits of Natural Family Planning (NFP) as your plan your family in harmony with nature and God’s plan for married love. NTP is effective, wholesome, and healthy!. Morris: For more information, or to regis-ter, contact Joan Jay at [email protected] or 320-589-4865. The class is approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours long. Most insurance plans cover the cost of NFP Instruction and follow-up! ow-up!
Our Diocese
Bishop’s Annual Appeal Your appeal gifts are at work supporting parishes!. Technology support through Catholic Education Ministries helps parishes in many ways: answering questions, formatting bulletins, making forms and documents more user-friendly, facilitating an online support network, and other technology-related support services. Every dollar raised goes directly to diocesan ministries and is not used for any other purpose. Diocesan Ministry Day 2019 Message from Bishop Kettler. “Please join me and other Catholics from throughout the diocese at Diocesan Ministry Day September 30 at St. John’s University. Keynote and local author Laura Kelly Fanucci will share her message on “Our Baptismal Call to be Priest, Prophet and King”. There will be learning sessions and lunchtimes conversations, on prayer, spirituality family life, liturgy, parish planning, Catholic social teaching, youth ministry and much more. Don’t miss the optional retreat the night before and join me afterward for “Beer, Brats and Bishop”. Come relax and have fun with ministry colleagues from around the diocese. Learn more and register at www.stcdio/dmd2019. I look forward to seeing you!” Sponsor Couple Training St. Cloud, Sponsor Couple Training will be Saturday, October 5, from 9:00am to 4:00pm at the Pastoral Center in St. Cloud. Call Janeth at 320-258-7676 or email [email protected] to register.
Our Community WINE Women in the New Evangelization Wine Conference on Saturday, October 5. Join women from across the Diocese of St. Cloud for a day of inspiration, faith, fellowship, and fun. The doors open at 8:00am, allowing time for registration, shopping and coffee. The conference will be at the Church of St. Mary in Alexandria and begin promptly at 8:30am. The day will include praise and worship music, shopping, prayer, confession, adoration, holy humor, a fabulous lunch, CHOCOLATE, and an opportunity to join Bishop Kettler for 5:00pm Mass. Our Lady of the Lakes Magnificat Our Lady of the Lakes Magnificat, Walker, MN invites all women to attend a Magnificat workshop, on the gifts of the Holy Spirit, October 4 & 5 at St. Agnes Parish, 210 Division Street, Walker, MN; Speaker Sr. Linda Koontz. Workshop with Sr. Linda will help us to grow and use the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Registration is at 5:30pm. Friday and 8:30 am Saturday. Cost is $25.00. Registration is a MUST by October 2. Make checks payable to Magnificat Send to Lori Henning, 3080 20th Ave. N.W. Hackensack, MN. 56452 or by email at: www.ololmagnificat.com.
Volunteers need for both Masses.
Please sign up online.
Our Parish
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Please join with our Latino Community for the Celebration of the Mass of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Saturday, December 15th. Beginning at 7:30pm. Mexican dinner following Mass in the Church Basement. All are welcome!!. For more information contact the parish office at 320-589-3003.
Church Decoration Donations If you would like to contribute to the Church decorations for the Christmas season, please fill out the green form in the back of church table and return into the church office or put it in the collection basket. Your donation may be in mem-ory or in honor of a loved one. Suggested donation $15.00. Thank you for your generosity.
ateamteam 9:00am event
a team 9:00am event start, $25.00 per team prior to the event date. Team prior to the event date. Teams must consist of any 2 adults and any 2 school aged children. For more information contact the school. St. Mary’s School Come support St. Mary’s School in a family friendly crossfit workout created by Empowered Living Company (ELC), on January 19th at the Morris Armory. 8:30 am check in and registration $30.00 Church Monthly Cleaners We are looking for volunteers to fill the open lines, the Calendar is on the Church back table. Cleaning takes approximately 1 hour a week. Your time and generos-ity are really appreciated. appreciated.
Lector Workbooks The 2018-2019 Workbook for Lectors are at the Church back table. You are welcome to stop in and claim yours. Married and Engaged Couples! Would you like to gain a better understanding of yourself as man, woman, and couple? Advent is here and is the season of preparing and making straight our path. Jesus coming and incarnation reminds us of the importance of how we love with our bodies. Learn about your gift of fertility and true love. Why wait to learn and use Natural Family Planning? For more information, or to register, contact Joan Jay at [email protected] or 320-589-4865. Most insurance plans cover the cost of NTP Instruction and follow-up!
Saturday 5:30pm
Sunday 9:00am
Sacristans
Craig Joanie Murphy
Renee & Parker Kloos
Servers Campbell Sleiter Leah Berlinger
Matthew Giese Kelly Berlinger
Lectors Bob Schneider Paul Rentz
Dick Cady George Jay
Joanie Murphy Nicole Berlinger
Michelle Raths Mark Berlinger
Eucharistic Joyce Rentz Tim Cannon
Ministers Casey Sayles Dorothy Chizek
Craig & Joenne Teresa Gahm
Schmidgall Dylan Gahm
Greeters Fran Kaye Greg Weiler
Richard Kaye Lori Wiese
Larraine Juerguensen John Anderson
Liturgical Ministers September 21st & 22nd
Music