Times Are-a-Changing It all started when Father Altier got assigned down south to assist Father Kasel and his three parishes with five worship spaces and six Masses. Father Peterson was also helping, but with his sketchy health, who knew how long before Father Altier would not be
able to do the Extraordinary Form Mass at 8:00 AM. The answer came when Father Kasel decided that Pine Island would do an Extraordinary Form at 7:00 AM, and he and Father Altier would take turns saying it. I scoured the Archdiocese to find a priest who could say the Mass at 8:00, but no dice. Game over for that Mass to be said at 8:00 AM. The only way I could use Father Altier or any other priest, for that matter, was to move the Extraordinary Form Mass to 12:30.
So, that is what we did and nobody was happy. 12:30 was a horrible time, but there no other time we could do it. Father Altier could not be there every Sunday, so Father Brenna was a short term fix to help. Attendance dwindled at 12:30. At the end of May, Father Altier finds out that he is being moved to Crystal and Father Brenna informs me that he is done on a regular basis. Meanwhile, I looked at the instructional video on how to do the Extraordinary form Mass and get totally spooked and intimidated at all the rubrics and Latin that I have to commit to memory, thinking, “I can barely say the Mass in English, and I mess up a lot of times with that. If I do the EF, it will take me three hours to finish it.” Of course there are folks encouraging me to learn it. Deacon Rip Riordan worked really hard to get together a plan to help us out, and eventually the three amigos of Fathers Jaspers, Kowalczyk and Hagen, arrive in July.
However, attendance was still dwindling and the time of the Mass was the culprit. The three amigos were open to have the Mass at 11:30 AM, which would mean moving the 10:30 Mass to 10:00, and me hightailing it from Cannon Falls to make it on time. It is doable and was agreeable by Saint Joseph’s Pastoral Council. The only conundrum, besides me being ticketed for speeding, would be when to schedule baptisms. I do encourage folks to have their baby baptized during Mass. Otherwise, between me, Deacon Kevin, and Father Siebenaler, we can figure things out.—TB
Reminder— November 1,
All Saints Day, is a Holy Day of Obligation,
meaning missing it would be the same as missing Sunday Mass. So, see you in Church before you go trick or treating and/or the Vikings game. Or the next day. —TB
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Please Pray For Janean Milliren, Kaye Fischer, Scarlet Wagner, Fritz Wagner, Dan Stoffel, Ann Siebenaler, David Hedeen, Donny Waltz II,
Anastasia Waller, Mike Klimek, Marge Krause, Mary Kay Hoffman, Diane Schiller, Greg Denn, Dee Ashton, Kory Kochevar, Bill Freiermuth, Don Totzke, Jim Sieben, Art Eaton, Dave Silvers, Tony Godfrey, Dick Collins, Scott Cysiewski If you know someone that would appreciate prayers for their health and wellness, please call me at the office. Thank You.
Readings & Observances for the Week
October 30
SUNDAY
30 1st Reading Wis 11:22--12:2 2nd Reading 2 Thes 1:11--2:2 Gospel Lk 19:1-10 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Priesthood Sunday
MONDAY
31 1st Reading Phil 2:1-4 Gospel Lk 14:12-14 Halloween
2 1st Reading Wis 3:1-9 2nd Reading Rom 5:5-11 or Rom 6:3-9 Gospel Jn 6:37-40 All Souls; Día de los Muertos
THURSDAY
3 1st Reading Phil 3:3-8a Gospel Lk 15:1-10 Martin de Porres, Religious
FRIDAY
4 1st Reading Phil 3:17--4:1 Gospel Lk 16:1-8 Charles Borromeo, Bishop
SATURDAY
5 1st Reading Phil 4:10-19 Gospel Lk 16:9-15
SUNDAY
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1st Reading 2 Mc 7:1-2, 9-14 2nd Reading 2 Thes 2:16--3:5 Gospel Lk 20:27-38 or 20:27, 34-38 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time; National Vocation Awareness Week; Daylight Saving Time ends
Fr. Terry’s Weekly Appointments: Monday: 5:00 PM Mass (St. Pius) Tuesday: 8:00 AM Mass (St. Pius) 9:00 AM Staff Meeting (St. Pius) 5:00 PM Mass (St. Joe’s) Wednesday: 5:00 PM Mass (St Joe’s) Thursday: 9:30 AM Staff Meeting (St. Joe’s) Friday: 8:00 AM Mass (St Pius) 11:00 AM Mass (Twin Rivers) Saturday: 3:00 PM Confessions (St. Pius) 4:00 PM Mass (St. Pius) Sunday: 8:30 AM Mass (St. Pius) 10:30 AM Mass (St. Joe’s)
Stewards Among Us
Priesthood Sunday
Whenever we interact with our priests, do we see them as human and frail like the rest of humanity? Or on the other hand, do we see them as supermen, able to withstand all the stresses and strains of being human?
I hope you see your priest as very human. Quite possibly, even more human than most of us. Why? Because they not only have their own struggles being human, but they accompany us in our humanness too.
Therefore, this Priesthood Sunday, turn the tables. Attempt to be the listener to the human side of your priest. Do not automatically tell him your troubles; begin by asking him what is going on in his life. Thank him warmly for giving up so much to spend his life in service to others. Try it. You might be surprised to find out your priest is just like you!
My wife is on the shorter side so she has always had a great love for the story of Zacchaeus, the wealthy tax collector that was too small to see Jesus over the crowd so he climbed a tree in order to see better. For many years she was a catechist and loved telling that story to children because by their age alone they were short. My wife and Zacchaeus are proof that good things come in small packages. But Zacchaeus' size is not why Jesus showed him favor. It was his faith in Jesus and his eagerness to serve him.
Climbing a tree is not always a safe way to gain a better vantage point to see. But if you were really moved to see someone very important, you might risk it. Hosting someone in your house that you admire or want desperately to please can be nerve-racking. But the chance to be near that person and show your love makes it all worth it. And it is not an easy commitment to change one's entire life and become a new person. But if you believed that the one asking you was the source of all life, the commitment might be seen as a necessity.
My husband and I left on Tuesday morning for another routine visit to Rochester, May to find out how to regulate my one year battle with erratic blood pressure. After my routine draw, I met with the doctor whom did not even say good morning, just “I want you to go immediately to the emergency room at St. Mary’s Hospital, they are waiting for you there”. I was admitted for one day of observation. After five room changes, checking in different departments, I was sent to
surgery and ended up with a pacemaker. I cannot tell you how much better I feel. This has answered a year of bad health and deep concern. I am extremely grateful and humbled by the Mayo and more importantly by the Power of God.
I did all I could at home, but the prayers and more prayers from our many friends, family and Church family, God stepped in and said “This will be fixed”. I have never felt this well and getting stronger every day. My heart is overflowing with a sense of gratitude and humble feelings to all of you. This experience has taught me to do whatever I can for myself, but in the end God has always got the upper hand and He will take care of me. Thank You to all for your prayers and well wishes. May God, too, Bless you all. Shirley Alm
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Join us on an Advent and Lenten Spiritual Journey! We will be studying, discussing and praying in small groups and using Fr. Michael Gaitley’s book and DVD series: The Second Greatest Story Ever Told. There will be 11 sessions divided into 2 parts. Advent – Nov 13 – Dec 13 Lent – Feb 27 – April 3 Each session is 90 minutes long. The cost for the book is $20. There are several groups and times to pick from. Printed info and sign up forms available outside the parish office and due by October 31. Group meeting times are: Tuesday evenings, Monday afternoons or Sundays after Mass. We hope many people will take advantage of this opportunity to grow in faith!
Thank you to all who helped with the Fall Festival in any way. The profit this year is $27,236. An awesome festival result! A special thank you to the Co-Chairs for their work.
THANK YOU! As chair people of the Fall Festival, Paulette and I would like to thank all of the wonderful volunteers and supporters at St. PIUS V. Due to our great volunteers and overwhelming support of our parishioners, the festival was very successful. We are BLESSED! THANK YOU, Paulette and Audrey
The Youth Choir (grades 5-12) will have the first practice Wednesday, Nov 2 at 6pm. Contact Cindy Meyers for more details.
9th Grade Enrollment Mass is Sunday, November 6. Please keep our Confirmation students in your prayers.
Financial reports for the last fiscal year along with current year budget information is available in the parish office.
Appalachia Project Donations accepted until Nov 9 Youth can help load Nov 3 & 10
from 7-8:30 at the Hupf Farm. This is a meet at activity.
All parishioners are invited to help pack boxes for this project, please join us Nov 9 at 6:30pm at church for the packing!
November Mass Ministry schedules have been posted. Copies are available outside the parish office. Please help us best assign in December by requesting dates and Mass times that work for you. Dec 7, 7:00 pm; Dec 8, 5:00pm; Dec 24, 4 & 8pm; Dec 25, 8:30am; Dec 31, 4:00pm; Jan 1, 8:30am.
Administrative Assistant: [email protected] Director of Religious Ed/Youth Minister: Cindy Meyers [email protected] Music Director: Sue Franke-Clark Building & Maintenance: Shawn Carpenter [email protected] Prayer Network: Call the parish office
LITURGICAL SCHEDULE Monday, October 31 5:00 pm Reader Gerri Miller Eucharistic Ministers Jim Lorentz, Ken Meyers, Paulette Conway, Helena Byrne, Larry Hoffman Ushers Bob Beissel, Ed Lorentz, John Hommes Servers Paul & Isaac Wright Greeters Ron & Pat Reinardy
Tuesday, November 1 8:00am Reader Marge Krause Servers Elias & Emily Wojahn Eucharistic Ministers Deacon Kevin, John & Phyllis Hommes, Ushers Bob Beissel, Lyle Wilson, Ron Reinardy Greeters Jim & Paulette Conway
Saturday, November 5 4:00 pm Reader Julie Murphy Servers Isaac, Luke & Paul Wright Eucharistic Ministers Jodi & Gabi Falk, Val & Zachary Dockter, Sheryl Bauer Ushers Gery Peine, Gary Sigmeth, Bob Wernimont Greeters Larry & Mary Lee
Sunday, November 6 8:30 am Reader Gerry Miller Servers Christopher, Jessica & Nathan Baszuro Eucharistic Ministers Connor & Lisa Rohr, Maggie & Mary Sucher, Greg Wojahn, Val Swentik Ushers Grade 9 Greeters Grade 9
ST PIUS V PARISH CALENDAR Monday, October 31 9-10:30 am Bible Study 5-6 pm Vigil Mass All Saints for Andy Lorentz Tuesday, November 1 All Saints 7:15 am Liturgy of the Hour 8:00 am All Saints Mass for † James A Weber 9-10:00 am Staff Meeting 6:30 pm Intercessory Prayer Group Wednesday, November 2 All Souls 6:00 pm Youth Choir Practice 6:30-8:30 pm Faith Formation 1st Wednesday Middle/HS Thursday, November 3 7-8:30 pm Appalachia Project Truck Loading at Hupf Farm Friday, November 4 8:00 am Mass for †Deacon James Smith 8:30 am—7:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration 9:00 am Homebound Communion 11:00am Mass at Twin Rivers Saturday, November 5 3:00 pm Reconciliation 4:00 pm Mass for †Jerry Mahoney Sunday, November 6 8:30 am Mass for † Rita Kimmes Grade 9 Enrollment Mass
Mass Ministry Training—perhaps you are new to sharing your talent in Mass Ministries or would like a refresher. Mass Ministry training will be on November 12. Please let the parish office know if you plan to attend. 9-10am Reader 10-11am Eucharistic Minister 11-12pm Altar Server (Grade 4 and up)
All Saints Day Holy day of obligation
Vigil Mass October 31 7:00pm Mass November 1 5:00 pm Extraordinary Form Mass 7:00 pm
The raffle drive continues through November 6th. Proceeds will buy new hardcover hymnals. Tickets
can also be picked up in the office during the week.
We need your help for the Chicken Dinner November 6! Please take the time to sign up to help at the Chicken Dinner. The sign up sheets are in the Parish Hall. There is also a sign-up sheet for cookies/bars.
Interested in joining our choir, contemporary choir or play an instrument? Email Heidi, our pianist and music director at [email protected]
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LITURGICAL SCHEDULE All Saints Day
Monday, October 31 7:00 pm Lector, Eucharistic Ministers, Servers —Volunteers please Ushers Tim Niebur & Adam Nord
Tuesday, November 1 5:00 pm Lector Rebecca Susag Eucharistic Ministers Diane Illa, Sharon Illa & Al NIebur Ushers Dan Benson Family Servers Volunteers
Saturday, November 5 6:00 pm Lector Patrick Mulrooney Eucharistic Ministers Deana Mulrooney, Jim & Kathy Anderson Ushers Randy & Jenny Kimmes Family Servers Caleb Kimmes & Addie Niebur Rosary Leader Lois Bauer
Sunday, November 6 10:30 am Lector Kevin Weber Eucharistic Ministers Judy Foley, Rita Molitor & Kevin Weber Ushers Dan McGrath Family Servers Mia & Sam Molitor Rosary Leader Volunteer
ST. JOSEPH PARISH CALENDAR
Monday, October 31 Halloween 7:00 pm All Saints Vigil Mass Tuesday, November 1 All Saints 5:00 pm Mass for John & Anna Niebur† 7:00 pmExtraordinary Form of the Mass Wednesday, November 2 All Souls 5:00 pm Mass for Luella Raway† 5:30 –6:30 pm Wednesday Night Dinner 6:00—7:00 pm FF Class Gr K-5 7:15—8:30 pm Connections 7:15—8:30 pm FF Class Gr 9-10 Thursday, November 3 8:30 am Mass for Gerv Serres† 9:00 am—5:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration Friday, November 4 7:00 pmExtraordinary Form of the Mass Saturday, November 5 5:30 –5:45 pm Reconciliation 6:00 pm Mass for Frank & Aggie Hoffmann† Sunday, November 6 10:30 am Mass for Dorothy Stoffel† 12:30 pm Extraordinary Form of the Mass 11:30—2:00 pm Chicken Dinner
PARISH STAFF Pastor: Fr. Terry Beeson ext. 11 [email protected] Deacon: Kevin Downie 507-202-5304 [email protected] Business Administrator: Patti Brown 437-3526, ext. 10 [email protected] Faith Formation Director: Cathy Roche ext. 24 [email protected] Youth Minister: Claire Kranz [email protected] Music Director: Heidi Mace [email protected] Buildings Maintenance: Nick Ries Custodian: Mike Otto Grounds Maintenance: Steve Susag Cemeterian: Rebecca Susag
COLLECTION October 23, 2016
Envelopes & Plate .......................... $2,551.80 World Mission Collection .............. $729.05 Weekly Projection ........................ $4,385.00 This week’s difference .................. -$1,833.20 Projected year to date ................. $74,545.00 Collected year to date ................. $62,333.75 Under year to date ........................ $12,011.25
Thank you very much!
November 2—6:00—7:00 pm Class (K-5) 7:15—8:30 pm Class (6-8) Connections Youth Group 7:15—8:30 pm: Class (9-10) Shoebox Service 9—6:00—7:00 pm Class (K-5) 7:15—8:30 pm Class (6-10)
Last chance to donate Christmas shoeboxes or items for shoe boxes is this Wednesday, November 2nd. See display in the parish hall and brochures for more information. Your generosity will help many children have a good Christmas.
Faith Formation donations still needed: $5 gift cards from various local stores (i.e. Target, Walmart, Subway, DQ etc) to be used in a monthly drawing for students who learn their prayers. Thank you for supporting our youth!
CONNECTIONS: Connections is a youth ministry group for 6th-8th grade students that meets the first Wednesday of every month. Our 2nd CONNECTIONS of the year is this Wednesday, November 2 from 7:15-8:30 in the Parish Hall. Please join us for worship, games, and treats!
THANK YOU for your generous response to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith last weekend on World Mission Sunday. While some go to serve in other countries to develop the Church and serve its people, all of us are called to pray and support the Missions from right where we live. To continue answering this call, download the Missio App which makes it possible for you to meet and support religious Sisters and Brothers, priests and dedicated lay leaders who provide help and hope in some of the world's poorest places. These missionaries provide essential education and health care, social outreach and advocacy, and pastoral service. They address basic human needs, while in every moment offering spiritual comfort and support to the suffering and the marginalized. Join them in mission every day as you joined them this past World Mission Sunday!
Voting guides are available on the bookshelf in the north stairwell at St. Pius V in Cannon Falls and in the entryways at St. Joseph’s in Miesville.
Join Us for an Open House at Saint Thomas Academy!
We invite families interested in learning more about Saint Thomas Academy middle school and upper school to attend an upcoming admissions open house on Sunday, November 6, at 1:00 pm. STA is Minnesota’s only Catholic, college preparatory, military/leadership school for boys grades 6 to 12. For the schedule and to register, visit: www.cadets.com/OpenHouse or call 651-683-1516.
“Voiceless” the movie at Red Wing 10/28 – 11/3
“Voiceless . . . dares a complacent church and every hesitant Christ-follower to take a bolder stand for righteousness.”~ Randall Murphree, American Family Association TLC of Hastings is providing complimentary tickets to this event. Tickets available for pick up at the Center - 651-437-4200.
Time, Talent & Treasure This weekend we ask that you fill out the time, talent & treasure forms. Please prayerfully consider your involvement. Forms are available in the pews or in the main entrances.
Appalachia Christmas Semi The ACCW is again sponsoring the Appalachia Kentucky Christmas Semi to be held at the Hupf Farm. The semi is at our farm through Thursday, November 10. As always we can only accept new items and the need is ever so great. I had the opportunity this fall to go to Kentucky and was so welcomed by the Priests, Sisters and Volunteers. They are so grateful for our people in Minnesota for all the wonderful things that are sent to them. We provide for all ages, infants through elderly. There is a letter and brochure in your church, but if you would like me to e-mail or send you a copy by mail,. please give me a call at 507-263-2705 or e-mail [email protected]. God Bless you and your family for all the generosity you have given to this Mission for all these years. Olive Hupf
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KNIGHTS CORNER…
St. John the Baptist in Vermillion invites
everyone for the Annual Sausage Supper. KC Charity Auction November 25, 7 pm at St John's School. It's our only fundraiser that we do for the council and all the proceeds will be returned to the immediate community over the course of the next year, such as scholarships, food for families program, etc. For volunteer opportunities contact Joe Nauer - Grand Knight at [email protected] or 651-755-0000. Thank you and God bless!
Come with us to Catholic Heart Workcamp in New Orleans, LA‼ There are still spots available for 8-12 grade students to attend Catholic Heart Work Camp from June 10-18, 2017. This week is jam packed with faith, service, and fun. After a day out serving the community in and around New Orleans, we will come together for prayer, song, and worship each night with other youth and leaders from around the U.S. At the end of the week, we will enjoy a free day experiencing the culture of New Orleans. For more information, contact Claire Kranz at [email protected] or 651.280.0204.
Registration is open for the Youth Leadership Team PULSE at St. Pius V. Youth need to be in the Confirmation program or older (Grade 9-12) to apply. The application can be downloaded from the Youth Ministry page at www.stpiusvcf.org or by the elevator at SPV. Please have applications in to the office by Monday, October 31st.
Did you know? HALLOWEEN has its origins in the ancient pagan Celtic and Roman fall festivals which com-memorated the new year and the passing of the dead. Pope Boniface VI set November 1 as All Saint's Day, known as All Hallowsmas, from Middle English Alholowmesse. When November 2 was made All Souls Day 200 years later, the three days' celebration was called Hallowmas. The customs of Halloween, costumes, food and parties evolved over time, some rooted in ancient rites, others in remembrance of those who had died. These pagan feasts were Christianized by new meanings, although today it remains largely a secular holiday. ~Rev. James Gaffney
