212 Church St. East Cologne, MN 55322

323 Reform St. North Norwood Young America, MN 55368

Contact Information Fr. Gregory Abbott, Pastor Sr. Jancy Nedumkallel, Principal Rectory & Parish Office …… 466-2031 Parish Information E-mail: parishinfo@st-bernard-cologne.org Bookkeeper E-mail: bookkeeper@st-bernard-cologne.org Bulletin E-mail: bulletin@st-bernard-cologne.org School - Pre K—6th Grade … 466-5917 School Information E-mail: schoolinfo@st-bernard-cologne.org Website ... www.st-bernard-cologne.org Convent …………………….. 466-5620 Parish Office Hours: Monday, Tues day & Wednesday 9am-1pm.

Trustees Leonard Hoen …...…………. 466-2088 Andrew Kleindl.…….……….442-5803

Finance Council Chairperson Bernie J. Shambour…… 952-466-5928

Parish Council Chairperson

Carol Symanitz……….…651-331-8665 School Advisory Council Chairperson Pam Kunkel ..…………….952-467-3222 Faith Formation Coordinator FaithFormation@ st-bernard-cologne.org Ladies Guild President Monica Kooiman …………... 466-5769

Prayer Chain Patsy Quinn….. ……….……. 466-3304 Lori Kasel ..lori.kasel@embarqmail.com Adoration Coordinator Helen Nicklaus …………….. 466-2000 Catholic United Financial Helen Hilgers ………………. 466-5567

CHURCH OF

THE ASCENSION

ST. BERNARD'S CHURCH &

SCHOOL

Contact Information Fr. Gregory Abbott, Pastor Rectory & Parish Office … 467-3351 Website ……www.ascensionnya.org Email:ascensionnya@embarqmail.com

Parish Office Hours: Mon. & Thursday 11am—1pm. Trustees Gary Widmer ……………. 467-3082 John (Jack) Lano .……….. 467-3765

Parish Council Chairperson Brian Willems ….………… 467-9654

Communion for Homebound Rita Fahey……………….....467-6478

DRE for 6th—10th Grades Julie Kleindl………….…… 442-5803

DRE for Pre-k-5th Grades Kara Wickenhauser………. 466-4719

Prayer Chain Carol Donnay ……………. 467-2183 Lucy Kostecka …………... 467-2576 E-mail: Ascensionprays@aol.com Adoration Coordinator Jan Johnson……………952-412-4900 Music Liturgy Marilee Widmer ………… 467-3082 Social Hall Bookings Parish Office …..…………. 467-3351 Catholic United Financial Dennis Stoks …………952-240-5001 Knights of Columbus-Grand Knight Gerald Milz….……...467-3186

Bulletin Co-editors Patricia Quinn……….…….…....466-3304 E-mail …bulletin@st-bernard-cologne.org

David Dettmann ………….…….467-2268 E-mail..daveannerichkarlemma@msn.com

Joint Bulletin published weekly at: www.ascensionnya.org &

www.st-bernard-cologne.org

SACRAMENTS Baptisms:

By appointment. Marriage Arrangements

The couple should contact the priest as soon as they become engaged.

They must meet with the priest twice before setting a marriage date. These two meetings need to be completed 6 months before the

proposed date. Sacrament of Reconciliation

Ascension—Sat. 4:15—4:45 pm.

St. Bernard —Mon. 8:30 am. Sat. 7:15—7:45 pm. Additionally by appointment.

Communion for Homebound Call parish office.

Anointing of the Sick Call the parish office at any time.

MASS SCHEDULE Ascension-Weekend-Sat. 5 pm. Sun. 8 am.

Weekday –Tuesday 7:15 am.

St. Bernard-Weekend-Sat. 8 pm. Sun. 10am. Weekday–Mon. Wed. & Fri. 8:00 am.

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – JULY 27 2014

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF July 27– August 2, 2014 7/27 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: 1 Kgs 3:5,7-12 * Ps 119:57,72,76-77,127-128,129-130 * Rom 8:28-30 * Mt 13:44-52. 7/28: Jer 13:1-11 * Dt 31:18-19,20,21 * Mt 13:31-35. 7/29 St. Martha: Jer 14:17-22 * Ps 79:8,9,11-13 * Jn 11:19-27 * or Lk 10:38-42. 7/30 (St. Peter Chrysologus): Jer 15:10,16-21 * Ps 59:2-3,4,10-11,17,18 * Mt 13:44-46. 7/31 St. Ignatius of Loyola: Jer 18:1-6 * Ps 146:1-2,3-4,5-6 * Mt 13:47-53. 8/1 St. Alphonsus Liguori: Jer 26:1-9 * Ps 69:5,8-10,14 * Mt 13:54-58. 8/2 (St. Eusebius of Vercelli: St. Peter Julian Eymard): Jer 26:11-16,24 * Ps 69:15-16,30-31,33-34 * Mt 14:1-12. Copyright 2013 by Creative Communications for the Parish. Used with permission.

CALENDAR FOR ASCENSION AND ST. BERNARDS’ PARISHES

July 27 (today) & August 24th -Relay for Life team “Bruce’s Lovefest” is hav-ing fundraising events on July 27th and August 24th at the Waconia Mack Shack at Mackenthun’s from 10 am. to 6 pm. All proceeds go to Relay for Life. The team was formed to honor Bruce Remer, son of Marcy Wickenhauser. July 28-At Ascension-Parish Council meeting at 7:00 pm in the Social Hall. July 31-At Ascension-Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 8:00 am to 8:00 pm August 6– At St. Bernard—Eucharistic Adoration after the 8:00 a.m. Mass until 8:00 p.m.

Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. Matthew 7:24

All I want for Fall Time is 2 short and sturdy 3-legged stools, 2 short and sturdy 3-legged stools, see 2 short and sturdy 3-legged stools.

Gee, if I could only have 2 short and sturdy 3-legged stools, then I could wish you “Happy Fall Time.”

All I want for Fall Time is 2 short and sturdy 3-legged stools, 2 short and sturdy 3-legged stools, see 2 short and sturdy 3-legged stools.

Gee, if I could only have 2 short and sturdy 3-legged stools, then I could wish you “Happy Fall Time.”

I know I changed it, but do you remember this song??

Well, can ya help me wish you a “Happy Fall Time” by lending me 2 short and sturdy 3-legged stools?? Seriously, I am looking for 2 short and sturdy 3-legged stools—do you have 1 or 2 I can borrow for about 9 months??

Remember, Jesus is the reason for every sea-son. Amen!

In His love,

Fr. Gregory

Word of Life All of us must care for life, cherish life, with tender-ness, warmth…to give life is to open (our) heart, and to care for life is to (give oneself) in tenderness and warmth for others, to have concern in my heart for others. Caring for life from the beginning to the end, what a simple thing, what a beautiful thing…So, go forth and don’t be discouraged. Care for life. It’s worth it. — Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio (now Pope Francis), homily for the feast of St. Raymond Nonnatus, patron saint of expectant mothers and newborns, August 31, 2005 The irony is that many people think of us Catholics as people of No -- don’t do this, don’t do that. In reality we are the people of Yes -- yes to God, yes to life, yes to compassion for the poor and suffering, yes to the solidarity and community that make us messengers of joy even in a valley of tears. — Cardinal Seán O’Malley, homily at Opening Mass of the 2014 National Prayer Vigil for Life

Life Facts: As of 2012, 141 people incarcerated on death row in 26 states have been exonerated and freed when conclu-sive evidence of their innocence was later discovered. An unborn baby’s heart begins to beat at 21 or 22 days, and can be detected on ultrasound. An unborn child can suck his or her thumb beginning at 13 weeks. During pregnancy, a woman’s heart physically grows larger in order to accommodate the growing child within her. Life, Marriage and Religious Liberty. Visit www.usccb.org/pray or text “FAST” to 99000. Join the Movement!

Parish Office Administrator Job Opening The Parish of St. Boniface in St. Bonifacius has a job opening for a full-time (32 hours per week) Parish Of-fice Administrator. Interested candidates should EMAIL their resume to-gether with a cover letter indicating salary require-ments and 3 references to StBoniSearch@aol.com

Church of St. Bernard Cologne, MN

Summer Day Care at St. Bernard. Take the advantage of our wonderful Day Care Program for a few days or a few weeks. Call the school at 952-466-5917 or Judy Glander at 952-466

-2565. Summer Day Care runs through August 22nd.

Take advantage of the treasure we have at St. Bernard School

Accredited through MNSAA- Small class sizes-Before and after-school care available, SMART board and computers and much more. We invite you to see how we can help your child’s academics and faith grow. We are taking registration for the 2014/15 School year for Pre-K through 6th grade. For more infor-mation, or to arrange a school visit call 952-466-5917 or call Judy Glander at 952-466-2565.

Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, August 6th, after the 8:00 a.m. Mass until 8:p.m. Please sign up for an hour or half hour at the Scrip table. Sum-mer is going quickly. This is the last day of adoration before the school year begins. Please include all chil-dren going back to school and also

safe travel for all those on vacation in your prayers during your adoration time.

Church of the Ascension Norwood Young America, MN

Weekly Collection July 20, 2014 Weekly Operating Budget: $2,963.00 Contributions: $2,965.00 Weekly Budget YTD: $8,889.00 Actual Collection YTD: $8,066.00 YTD collected Over (Under) Budget: ($823.00) Capital Improvement: $705.00 Capital Improvement Fund Total: $70,152.56

Ascension Craft and Bake Sale Ascension's Catholic United Financial (CUF) is preparing for the upcoming annual sale. It will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2014. Currently, we are looking for donations for the raffle prizes. Raffle tickets will be sold beginning in mid-August. If you have a donation, please contact Dennis Stoks (952-240-5001) or Pam (952-240-5004) by July 31. Suggestions include but are not limited to: handmade items, quilts, gift cards, cash, gift items, small appliances, etc. More information will be coming in future bulletins. Thanks for helping to make this another successful sale to support our parish. Catholic United Financial Organization

BAPTISM Please welcome Justin John Worm, who was baptized

July 20th, as the newest member of Ascension. Please pray for him and his family.

YOUTH CHOIR The youth choir from Ascension & St. Bernard’s will

practice each Thursday through August from 7 – 8 p.m. in Ascension’s social hall.

Please contact Tamara Lemmer at 612-759-0555 (lem.lemmer@mchsi.com) or Lora Willems at 952-467-9654 (brianandlora@embarqmail.com) if you have ques-

tions or wish to join.

Silent Retreat August 7–10 Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center

During Silent Retreats we ask retreatants to refrain from talk-ing to anyone except their confessor or spiritual director. We start the silence after the night prayer and end the silence after the last conference on the last day of the retreat. Ob-serving silence allows you to relax, simplify and better hear your inner voice and God's voice calling to you. All meals graciously prepared on location. Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center, 16385 Saint Francis Lane, Prior Lake, MN 55372. Register by calling 952-447-2182 or use our online registra-tion at www.franciscanretreats.netust 7 from 3:00 – 7:30 p.m. -- Check out: 12:30 p.m (after lunch) Sunday August 10.

During the summer months Food is a much needed item at the food shelf. Children are out of school and not receiving the breakfast and/or lunch during their school day. The West Carver County food shelf needs your food donations of Pea-nut Butter, canned meats, canned fruits and vegetables, canned soups, meal-in-one dinners etc. As you do your shopping purchase an item for the food shelf. Your donation can be brought to the box marked “Food Shelf” in the Narthex of the Church.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mike Schneider, who passed away last week. May he rest in the

peace in the arms of our Savior Jesus Christ.

CHURCH OF ST. BERNARD STEWARDSHIP OF TIME

AND LITURGY SCHEDULE July 28, 2014 through August 3, 2014

LECTORS: Saturday 8:00pm. Becky Worm Sunday 10:00 am. David Hoen SERVERS: Weekdays: St. Bernard School Student Saturday 8:00pm. Amy & Anna Broll Sunday 10:00am. Abby Kunkel & Jordan Machacek EUCHARISTIC MINISTER Saturday 8:00pm Mary Meuwissen Sunday 10:00am. Julie Clemensen USHERS: Saturday 8:00 pm Ben Roufs & Brent Buesgens Sunday 10:00 am. Laura Schroeder Mike Pawelk GREETERS: Saturday 8:00 pm. Cheryl Rademacher Sunday 10:00 am. Eileen Fasching GIFT BEARERS: Saturday 8:00 pm. Doreen & Vernon Walter Sunday 10:00 am. Pam & Duane Kunkel Family MASS SCHEDULE INTENTIONS: Saturday July 26 8:00 pm. †Bruce Remer Sunday July 27 10:00 am. People of the Parish Monday July 28 8:00 am. †Madelyn Guettler Tuesday July 29 No Mass Wednesday July 30 8:00 am. Healing (DM) Thursday July 31 No Mass Friday August 1 No Mass Saturday August 2 8:00 pm. Fr. Gregory Abbott Sunday August 3 10:00 am. People of the Parish

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Monday 8:30 a.m.; Saturday: 7:15-7:45 p.m.

Stewardship of Treasure Budget for Week 3,648.25 Contributions 7-16-14 thru 7-22-14 8,134.00 Total Actual Collection YTD 14,893.73 YTD Collection Over (Under) Budget 3,948.98 Forward in Faith Envelope Income 194.00 Electronic Donations 821.67 Forward in Faith Total 1,015.67 As of July 22nd we have a total of 13,050.91 borrowed funds to pay expenses.

CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION STEWARSHIP OF TIME

July 28 through August 3 SERVERS: Sat. 5:00 pm: Joe Lemmer, Mitchell Lemmer Sun. 8:00 am: Ben Lano, Adeline Willems LECTORS: Sat. 5:00 pm: Peter Schwichtenberg Sun. 8:00 am: Brian Willems COMMUNION MINISTERS: Sat. 5:00pm: Deb Prchal, Pam Stoks, Norm Willems Sun. 8:00 am: Marlene Robinson, Irene Yaeck, Colleen Donnay COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND: July 27: Colleen Milz, Ann Fitz August 3: Sue & Rich Tellers USHERS FOR AUGUST: Saturday 5:00 pm: Dave Donnay, Mark Donnay Sunday 8:00 am: Dale Meuleners, Florian Schindler SACRISTAN: Sat. 5:00 pm: Sherry Witte Sun. 8:00 am: Kathy Kloempken EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Thursdays from 8:00 am-8:00 pm MASS SCHEDULE INTENTIONS Monday July 28 No Mass Tuesday July 29 7:15 am Frank Hally † Wednesday July 30 No Mass Thursday July 31 No Mass Friday Aug. 1 7:15 am Harold & Margaret Widmer †† Saturday Aug. 2 5:00 pm All Parishioners Sunday Aug. 3 8:00 am Della Rodrick † Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday: 4:15-4:45 pm

July 27th

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time For all Christians:

That we may bear witness to the inherent dignity of a people as created in the image of

God; We pray to the Lord