Solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
“Christ the King and Advent”
The Solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, powerfully proclaims one thing: Jesus
Christ has already won.
The fact that this solemnity comes at the end of the liturgical year is significant. Throughout the
past liturgical year, we have experienced whatever life has thrown at us. All of the ups and
downs, all of the consolations and desolations, all of the troubles and joys, we have grown in
experience. Some of us may have made resolutions, either during Advent or Lent or even for the
whole liturgical year. We may have determined to dedicate more time and effort to our faith,
whether that be spending more time in prayer or learning about the Faith. Taking a look on the
previous year, we can see the ways in which we have grown and maybe the ways in which we
have failed. We can be happy about the previous year or disgruntled. No matter where we are or
what has happened this past liturgical year, Jesus Christ has already won.
Jesus Christ has already won. What exactly does that mean? It is the proclamation that God has
ordered all things for good. It proclaims that there is hope. We have hope that every moment of
our life—past, present, and future—can be redeemed. That is to say, every moment can be used
for the good by God. Hence, the “spiritual act”’ that we make on this solemnity is to hand
everything over to God. We give this past year to him and allow his kingship to redeem
absolutely everything.
Here is another significant liturgical coincidence. Advent comes right after the Solemnity of
Christ the King. We “start over”, beginning immediately with four weeks of preparing for the
coming of the Lord. Hence, we have two “spiritual acts”. At the end of the liturgical year, we
give everything over to God. Immediately afterwards, we heartfully ask for him to come into our
lives. We give God everything, creating space in our lives, and we invite God in. We echo that
ancient Christian prayer, Maranatha! Come, Lord Jesus!” (Revelation 22:20). Thy Kingdom
Come, Thy Will be done!
In Christ,
Fr. John Hayes
Saint John Paul II
Area Faith Community Bulletin
Pastor: Parochial Vicar: Senior Associate:
Rev. Matthew Wiering Rev. John Hayes Rev. Aaron Johanneck
Christ the King Sunday Our Lord of the Universe
November 21, 2021 November 28, 2021
First Sunday of Advent
Church of the Holy Family 700 Main Street West Silver Lake, MN 55381
320 • 327 • 2356 www.holyfamilysilverlake.org
Church of the Holy Trinity 110 Winsted Avenue West, PO Box 9
Winsted, MN 55395 320 • 485 • 2182
www.winstedholytrinity.org
Church of St. Pius X 1014 Knight Avenue North
Glencoe, MN 55336 320 • 864 • 5162
www.stpiusxglencoe.org
St. John Paul II Area Faith Community Directory P
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Pastor: Rev. Matthew Wiering
320-485-4421 [email protected]
Parochial Vicar: Rev. John Hayes
320-485-4421 [email protected]
Senior Associate and Holy Family Emergency contact: Rev.
Aaron Johanneck
320-300-0770 [email protected]
St. Pius X Emergency Contact: Msgr. Eugene Lozinski Cell:
320-510-2063
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Liturgical Assistant: 320-327-2356
Bobbi Ludewig [email protected]
Bulletin Editor:
Katie Mendoza [email protected]
Director of Administration 320-485-5619
Brenda Rothstein [email protected]
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Business Administrator
Shirley Nowak [email protected]
Director of Religious Education
Lori Penas [email protected]
Mass Times
Saturday: 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m.
Eucharistic Adoration:
Every Wednesday
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Reconciliation
Saturday: Noon – 1:00 p.m.,
& ½ Hour before
weekday Masses
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Parish Office: 320-485-5651
Business Manager/Bookkeeper
Michael Boesche [email protected]
School Principal: 320-485-5650
Anthony Biese [email protected]
Vice Principal:
Joshua LaFond
Director of Religious Education: 320-485-5633
Lori Penas [email protected]
Mass Times
Saturday: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:30 a.m.
Eucharistic Adoration:
Every Tuesday
9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Reconciliation
Saturday: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
and 4:00 – 4:45 p.m.
& ½ Hour before
weekday Masses
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Parish Office: 320-864-5162
Business Administrator
Shirley Nowak [email protected]
Director of Religious Education
Lori Penas [email protected]
Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry
Elvia Peña [email protected]
Mass Times
Saturday: 6:00 p.m.
Sunday:
10:00 a.m. English
11:30 a.m. Spanish
Reconciliation
Saturday: 9:00-10:00 a.m.
& ½ Hour before
weekday Masses
Eucharistic Adoration:
No Eucharistic Adoration until
further notice
***Please read the entire bulletin to get all the
current information for each parish and for the
Area Faith Community.
Baptisms/Marriages
Baptisms
Please call 320-327-2356
(Bobbi) for class time and
Baptism schedule
Marriages
Before setting a date, please call
320-327-2356 (Bobbi) to schedule
a time to talk to a priest.
The Year of St. Joseph Celebration
The St. John Paul II Area Faith Community will be
celebrating the Year of St. Joseph with a variety of
events from December 3rd through the 4th. All Holy
Family, Holy Trinity and St. Pius X parishioners are
invited to participate. The Church of the Holy Family
(formerly St. Joseph’s) will be
hosting the events. There will
be several Masses with
opportunities for the sacrament
of reconciliation, adoration, as
well as a reflection for men.
There will also be a reception
for the entire AFC. The full
schedule of events is posted in each parish and
included as a bulletin insert.
A great way to participate is to spend some time with
our Lord in adoration. There are several ways to sign-
up for a time.
Use the QR code on the right, the link below or call
the Holy Family Parish Office at 320-327-2356. Holy
Family will also have a sign-up sheet in the back of
church.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4AACAA2
AA3FBC07-adoration
CHRIST THE KING
Week of November 22 – November 28, 2021
St. John Paul II Area Faith Community Liturgical Calendar
Reconciliation ½ hour before weekday Masses at all AFC parishes
Monday, November 22, 2021
St. Cecilia, Virgin & Martyr
8:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Family (l & d members of the First Catholic
Slovak Ladies Association)
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
St. Clement I, Pope & Martyr
8:10 a.m. Mass at Holy Trinity (+Jim Hertel)
9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration at Holy Trinity
5:30 p.m. Mass at St. Pius X (+Carol Voit)
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
St. Andrew Dung-Lac, Priest & Companions, Martyrs
8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration at Holy Family
8:10 a.m. Mass at Holy Trinity (+Harold & Patricia Lenz)
5:30 p.m. Mass in Spanish at St. Pius X (Noah U’Ren, Seminarian)
Thursday, November 25, 2021 - THANKSGIVING
St. Caterine of Alexandria, Virgin & Martyr
8:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Family (+Al and Betty Rozeske)
8:30 a.m. Mass at Holy Trinity (+Jim Hertel)
9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Pius X (+David Czaja)
Friday, November 26, 2021
8:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Family (+Floyd Goranowski)
Saturday, November 27, 2021
Blessed Virgin Mary
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation at Holy Trinity
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation at St. Pius X
Noon Sacrament of Reconciliation at Holy Family
4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation at Holy Trinity
4:00 p.m. Mass at Holy Family (+Michael Knudson, +Alex Fiecke)
5:00 p.m. Mass at Holy Trinity (+Veronica Schurmann)
6:00 p.m. Mass at St. Pius X (In thanksgiving for my family)
Sunday, November 28, 2021
First Sunday of Advent
8:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Family (+Bernie & Arlene Koktan)
9:30 a.m. Mass at Holy Trinity (+Ed Fasching)
10:00 a.m. Mass at St. Pius X (+Caroline Reckdahl)
11:30 a.m. Mass in Spanish at St. Pius X (For the Parish)
Scripture Readings
Monday: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20/Lk 21:1-4
Tuesday: Dn 2:31-45/Lk 21:5-11
Wednesday: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28/Lk 21:12-19
Thursday: Dn 6:12-28/Lk 21:20-28
Friday: Dn 7:2-14/Lk 21:29-33
Saturday: Dn 7:15-27/Lk 21:34-36
Sunday: Jer 33:14-16/1 Thes 3:12 – 4:2/Lk 21:25-28, 34-36
Week of November 29 – December 5, 2021
St. John Paul II Area Faith Community Liturgical Calendar
Reconciliation ½ hour before weekday Masses at all AFC parishes
Monday, November 29, 2021
Advent Weekday
8:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Family (+Carol Voit)
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
St. Andrew, Apostle
8:10 a.m. Mass at Holy Trinity (+Sylvia Horstman)
9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration at Holy Trinity
5:30 p.m. Mass at St. Pius X (+Teddy Klobe)
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Advent Weekday
Happy Birthday Elvia Pena !!!
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration at Holy Family
8:10 a.m. Mass at Holy Trinity (+Russ Zaijeck)
10:00 a.m. Mass at Lindenwood (+Geri Mahon)
5:30 p.m. Mass at St. Pius X (+Robert Ludowese)
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Advent Weekday
8:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Family (+Florian & Marietta Nowak, +Chris
Nowak, +Mike Nowak, +Larry Nowak)
8:10 a.m. Mass at Holy Trinity (+Tom Drew)
Friday, December 3, 2021
St. Francis Xavier, Priest
(l & d members of the First Catholic Ladies Assoc.)
8:10 a.m. Mass at Holy Trinity (+Colleen Carlson)
6:30 p.m. Opening Mass for the Year of St. Joseph Celebration
(l & d members of the First Catholic Ladies Assoc.)
7:30 p.m. through Saturday at 4:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration at
Holy Family
Saturday, December 4, 2021
St. John Damascene, Priest & Doctor of the Church
10:00 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation at Holy Family
4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation at Holy Trinity
10:30 a.m. Mass at Holy Family (+Marceal & Annette LaMott)
4:00 p.m. Mass at Holy Family (+Raymond Lhotka & family)
5:00 p.m. Mass at Holy Trinity (+Msgr Antony Leifeld)
6:00 p.m. Mass at St. Pius X (+Irvan Posusta)
Sunday, December 5, 2021
Second Sunday of Advent
8:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Family (+Joyce Cacka)
9:30 a.m. Mass at Holy Trinity (+Agatha Horstman)
10:00 a.m. Mass at St. Pius X (l & d Bill & Frances Rothstein family)
11:30 a.m. Mass in Spanish at St. Pius X (For the Parish)
Scripture Readings
Monday: Is 2:1-5/Mt 8 5-11
Tuesday: Rom 10:9-18/Mt 4: 18-22
Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a/Mt 15:29-37
Thursday: Is 26:1-6/Mk 7:21, 24-27
Friday: Is 29:17-24/Mt 9:27-31
Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26/Mt 9:35 – 10:1, 5a, 6-8
Sunday: Bar 5:1-9/Phil 1:4-6, 8-11/Lk 3:1-6
Area Faith Community News
Financial Stewardship: Weekend of
November 13 - 14, 2021
CHURCH OF THE HOLY FAMILY:
Weekly Contribution: $4483.00.
CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY:
Weekly Contribution: $6821.14.
CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X:
Weekly Contribution: $4534.00, Spanish: $456.25
Promise to Protect. Pledge to Heal.
Report suspected abuse of minors to civil and church authorities.
Diocese of New Ulm Safe Environment, 1421 6th Street North, New
Ulm, MN 56073. Phone: 507-233-5301, Fax: 507-354-0268,
www.dnu.org. McLeod County Social Services: 320-864-3144 or
800-247-1756, National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453.
New Parishioners
If you would like to register as a parishioner of one of our Area Faith
Community Churches, please call the appropriate parish office.
Church of the Holy Family: 320-327-2356
Church of the Holy Trinity: 320-485-5651
Church of St. Pius X 320-864-5162
CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: Please be generous in this week’s special collection for the Catholic
Campaign for Human Development. In the United States, one in
eight people lives in poverty. With this collection, you support
programs that address the root causes of poverty and provide a
sustainable future for those struggling across the country. In
addition, 25% of the funds we collect remain in our diocese to fund
local antipoverty projects. Please prayerfully consider how you can
support this collection and those working on the margins. More
information about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development
can be found at www.usccb.org/cchd.
SEND A ROSARY CARE PACKAGE TO YOUR FAVORITE
COLLEGE STUDENT: Sometimes our college students need a
little nudge to go to church while away from home. Instead of
nagging them, send them a Rosary Care Package. For only $25, your
student will receive a Rosary, an invitation to join the Catholic
ministry on their campus, and a special note from you telling them
how much you love them. Statistics show the number one reason
students get involved is because they are invited. Let‘s make sure
your student gets that invitation to attend their campus ministry
today! To send a package: go to
https:\\donate.newmanministry.com/give/37464
CHRISTMAS FLOWER DONATIONS In your December packet
of envelopes, you will find an envelope for making donations for
flowers and decorations for Christmas. Please help us to celebrate
well by making your donation soon. Please note that on the back of
the envelope, there is a space for you to write the name or names of
the people you are either remembering or honoring with these
donations. If you do not fill out this space, only your name will be
listed on the annual flower page in the bulletin. The deadline for
donations is Monday, December 13 for inclusion on the bulletin
flower page.
PLEASE WELCOME: Katie Mendoza will be serving as the new
bulletin editor for the St. John Paul II Area Faith Community. Katie
is a member of Holy Trinity and serves as the charitable gambling
coordinator for the Holy Trinity school. Her office will be at Holy
Trinity in Winsted, although bulletin printing will still take place at
St. Pius X in Glencoe. Katie’s start date will be November 29, 2021.
Her email address will be: [email protected].
CCW AFC CHRISTMAS POTLUCK PARTY: Holy Family
CCW and the Rosary Society will hold their annual potluck
Christmas Party on Thursday, December 2, at 6:00 pm in the lower
level of the church. All CCW members from Holy Trinity and St.
Pius X are welcome to attend. Come and enjoy an evening of
fellowship, great food, and fun.
VIRTUS TRAINING: If you are in need of Virtus training, our AFC
will be offering a Virtus Training Session at Holy Trinity School on
Tuesday, November 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the Elementary school
meeting room. Please contact one of the parish offices if you want to
sign up for this session.
DIOCESAN MINISTRIES APPEAL Thank you for your
generosity to the 2021 DMA. We saw in the video last week the
impact of our contribution on real people right here in the diocese.
By joining with others around the diocese in support of these
ministries, we can help those in need and support programs for youth
and adults who need our prayers and assistance. If you haven’t made
your pledge or given a gift, please consider making your contribution
now. You may return your pledge in the collection basket or simply
drop it in the mail. You may also make your pledge or gift online at
https\\/www.dnu.org/dma. Remember that your gift also supports our
parish projects. Be assured that your gift will only be used to support
those ministries designated in the DMA brochure and no other.
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SMALL GROUP: Girls grades 9-12
with the Handmaids of the Heart of Jesus. The Lord made us for
relationship, and He never intended that we journey to Heaven alone.
This small group will be a place for young women to share their
lives, to study God's word, learn the sound of His voice in prayer, and
to lift each other up and support one another in our walk of faith.
Time: First Saturdays of the Month
3:00-4:00 p.m. Each gathering is a standalone event- Join us when
you can!
Location: Holy Trinity Church. NO sign up- JUST SHOW UP!
Permission slips are available at Holy Trinity Church and on the Holy
Trinity website. Have the girls bring the completed permission slip
with them. https://winstedholytrinity.org/parish-youth-ministry/
.Contact: Questions? [email protected]
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS:
Please see church bulletin boards for more information!
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25: Free Community Fellowship and
traditional Thanksgiving Dinner, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., St. John’s
Lutheran Church, Winsted. No Community meal December 27,
enjoy the holidays with your friends and families.
THURSDAY, NOVEMER 25: “Living for Thanksgiving” meal at
St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson - serving from 11:00
a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or until they run out.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28: Silver Lake American Legion
breakfast, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4: Lunch, Bake & Craft Sale at First
Lutheran Church, Glencoe, , 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 – Silver Lake Lions Brunch at the Silver
Lake Auditorium from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
SUNDAY DECEMBER 5 – BASICS Christmas Concert at 3:00
p.m. – St Paul’s Lutheran Church, Stewart. Music, fellowship and a
lite lunch following the concert. Free will donation.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11: St. Anastasia’s Christmas Market:
breakfast, bake sale, quilt raffle, unique vendors, photo with Santa.
Proceeds go to the LEAST project, which feeds 150 elderly in
Guatemala for a year. 9 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – parking in north lot of
church.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11: A gathering of mothers for prayer
and fellowship at St. Pius X from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Church of the Holy Family
PARISH EVENTS
Tuesday
November 23, 2021
6:30 p.m. PAC Meeting
Wednesday
November 24, 2021
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration
No Religious Education – Thanksgiving Break
Thursday - THANKSGIVING
November 24, 2021
Parish Offices Closed
Friday
November 25, 2021
Parish Offices Closed
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PARISH EVENTS
Wednesday
December 1, 2021
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration
5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. RE Gr. 1-6
7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. RE Gr. 7-11
Thursday
December 2, 2021
6:00 p.m. AFC CCW & Rosary Society Christmas Party Pot Luck at
Holy Family
Saturday
December 4, 2021
8:00 a.m. Reflection for Men at Holy Family
11:30 a.m. AFC Reception for the Year of St. Joseph Celebration
3:45 p.m. Litany of St. Joseph
THE ROSARY SOCIETY is looking for volunteers to fill two
officer positions: Vice President and Secretary. These are two year
terms. There are 2-3 meetings a year. Installation of new officers
takes place on Wednesday, December 8 during the Feast of the
Immaculate Conception mass. If you are interested in either of these
openings, please contact Karen Kaczmarek at 320-583-2249.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
NO RE CLASSES NOVEMBER 24: We will not have Religious
Ed classes on Wednesday, November 24. We will resume our
regular class schedule on Wednesday, December 1. Happy
Thanksgiving!
AFC FIRST RECONCILIATION DECEMBER 11: We will have
an AFC First Reconciliation on Saturday, December 11 at 10:30 a.m.
at Holy Family in Silver Lake. Please keep our young people who
are preparing for the sacrament in your prayers.
PRAYER NETWORK:
Please pray for…Kelli P., Marty K., Taylor Olivia, Veronica
Jacobs, Francis & Bernie Pokornowski, Clarence
Hoodecheck, Diane H, Betty Stifter and 8 special intentions.
If you would like to have the Prayer Network pray for
someone, please call the parish office to have their names included.
DIOCESAN MINISTRIES APPEAL GOAL: .Holy Family’s goal
is $29,048.98. Remember that 20% of the money donated to the
DMA will go toward repair of the rectory roof and parking lot.
VIRTUS TRAINING: If you are in need of Virtus training, our AFC
will be offering a Virtus Training Session at Holy Trinity School on
Tuesday, November 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the Elementary school
meeting room. Please contact one of the parish offices if you want to
sign up for this session.
EUCHARIST ADORATION is every Wednesday from 8:00 a.m.
through 4:00 p.m. All are welcome. If you would like to sign-up for
an hour, please call the parish office.
There will also be Eucharistic Adoration beginning at 7:30 p.m. on
Friday, December 3 through 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 4
followed by the celebration of Mass. Please plan on spending some
one on one time with our Lord.
HOMEBOUND MINISTRY: If you are going to be homebound for
any period of time or know someone who is, please call the Parish
Office so we can make arrangements for someone to bring them
communion. DID YOU KNOW that saving pop tabs help the Ronald
McDonald Houses of Minnesota? The KC’s have placed containers
at church for you to drop your tabs off.
TEEN TALK: Attention ALL teens grades 8-12. The next date is
December 12. Fr John again leads teens on a night of fun, faith,
scripture (bring your bible), time for Q & A with the priest and treats!
From 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Third floor at Holy Trinity School-please use
the cafeteria door entrance #6 and go up steps. Each night is a
stand-alone night. Permission slips are required and are available at
church AND to print off website:
https://winstedholytrinity.org/parish-youth-ministry/
RSVPs are no longer required! Please contact Michaela Otto at
320-290-7428 for more information.
ATTENTION TEEN TALK PARENTS: Join other parents and
parish members (each Teen Talk night) in praying the rosary in
church at 6:30 p.m., followed by fellowship in the gathering space.
We are still looking for someone to lead the rosary each night before
Teen Talk. Please contact Michaela if you are interested.
COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN:
Pro-Life Collection: We are collecting items for Birthright Crisis
Pregnancy Center through Monday, November 22, 2021. Let’s fill
up the pack-n-play! Items needed include: diapers-all sizes,
Sleepers-newborn to 2 years of age, lightweight receiving blankets,
socks-all sizes, pacifiers and bibs, crib sheets, bath cloths/towels,
baby toys, wipes. For all monetary donations, please make checks
payable to Birthright, place in envelope and drop in the weekend
collection or at the parish office.
CCW FUNERAL HELP: The CCW is planning on starting to serve
funeral lunches. Currently all food must be made on site. CCW will
offer families a choice of menus: hotdish, scalloped potatoes and
ham, sandwiches, salad, bars or cupcakes. The family would still be
responsible for the cost of the meal ingredients. There are sign up
sheets in the back of church for volunteers to help with food
preparation, serving, cleanup, dishwashing, etc. Volunteers will be
used on a rotating basis. Men and women are welcome to sign up to
volunteer. If the family decides to cater, CCW will provide workers
to service the food and cleanup. If you have any questions, please
call Shirley Nowak at 320-583-3380 or Margaret Benz at 320-327-
2249. With the help of volunteers we can provide this service to
families in their time of grief.
CCW AFC CHRISTMAS POTLUCK PARTY: Holy Family
CCW and the Rosary Society will hold their annual potluck
Christmas Party on Thursday, December 2, at 6:00 pm in the lower
level of the church. All CCW members from Holy Trinity and St.
Pius X are welcome to attend. Come and enjoy an evening of
fellowship, great food, and fun.
Saint John Paul II Area Faith Community
Church of the Holy Family 700 West Main Street Silver Lake, MN 55381
320 • 327 • 2356
www.holyfamilysilverlake.org
Church of the Holy Trinity 110 Winsted Ave West, PO Box 9
Winsted, MN 55395 320 • 485 • 2182
www.winstedholytrinity.org
Church of St. Pius X 1014 Knight Street Glencoe, MN 55336
320 • 864 • 5162
www.stpiusxglencoe.org
Opening Mass: Friday December 3 at 6:30 PM Confession will be available 30 minutes before and after Mass.
Adoration: Friday December 3 at 7:30 PM through Saturday December 4 at 4:00 PM
See bulletin for sign-up details.
Reflection for Men: Saturday December 4 at 8:00 AM to10:00 AM Gather 8:00-8:30 with light breakfast. Adoration follows reflection.
First Saturday Mass: Saturday December 4 at 10:30 AM Confession will be available 30 minutes before Mass.
All AFC Reception: Saturday December 4 at 11:30 AM Refreshments will be served. All are welcome.
Litany of St. Joseph: Saturday December 4 at 3:45 PM Benediction will follow the Litany.
Holy Family, Holy Trinity and St. Pius X Parishes
All are Invited to Come and Celebrate
Events at The Church of the Holy Family 700 West Main, Silver Lake, MN
Please join us to honor St. Joseph, “Patron Saint of the Universal Church”
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 No Mass
Eucharistic Adoration
8:00am -4pm
5:30pm Gr. 1-6 RE Classes
7pm Gr.7-11 RE Classes
2 8am Mass
6pm AFC CCW & Rosary
Society Potluck Christmas
Party @ HF
3
6:30pm The Year of St.
Joseph Opening Mass
followed by Eucharistic
Adoration through the night
until 4pm on Saturday
4
8am Reflection for Men
10am Reconciliation
10:30am First Saturday Mass
11:30am AFC Reception
3:45pm Litany of St. Joseph
4pm Mass
5 2nd Sunday of Advent
8 am Mass
6 8am Mass
7 No Mass
8 Immaculate Conception
Parish Offices Closed
8am Mass
No Eucharistic Adoration
7pm Mass~ RE Students
report to class and attend Mass
together.
9 8am Mass 10 8am Mass
11
10:30am AFC First
Reconciliation @ HF(2nd Grade
students and parents meet in the
church)
Noon Reconciliation
4pm Mass
12 3rd Sunday of Advent
8am Mass
13 8am Mass
14 No Mass
15 No Mass
Eucharistic Adoration
8:00am -4pm
5:30pm Gr. 1-6 RE Classes
7pm Gr.7-11 RE Classes
16 8am Mass 17 8am Mass
10:30am Mass @ Cedar
Crest- Not open to the
public
18
Noon Reconciliation
4pm Mass
19 4th Sunday of Advent
8am Mass
20 8am Mass 21 No Mass
7pm KC Mtg.
22 No Mass
Eucharistic Adoration
8:00am -4pm
No RE ~ Christmas Break
23 8am Mass 24 Christmas Eve
Parish offices closed
AFC Christmas Eve Masses
4pm @ HF
4pm, 6pm & Midnight @ HT
4pm , 6pm Spanish @ SPX
25 The Nativity of the Lord
8am Mass
No Evening Masses
26 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
8am Mass
4pm Mass
27 8am Mass
Parish offices closed
28 No Mass
29 No Mass
Eucharistic Adoration
8:00am -4pm
No RE ~ New Year’s Break
30 8am Mass 31 8am Mass
4pm New Year’s Eve
Mass
January 1
Noon Reconciliation
4pm Mass
January 2
8am Mass
Church of the Holy Family December 2021
KC Midwinter Mtgs. in Bloomington
December 3-5
Church of the Holy Family ~ December, 2021 Liturgical Minister Schedule
Ushers please ring the bells about 5 minutes before Mass for about 30 seconds.
Reminder for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion that if there is a Deacon or another priest concelebrating you do not need to come
up to help with communion.
Date Mass Rosary Leader Musician Lector
Ushers Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Altar Servers Sacristans
December 4 4:00 p.m. Volunteer Joanna Jacobs Jeanette Mickolichek
Dale Kautz, Joanne Kautz Larry Mickolichek, Al Mickolichek
Janice Konerza Volunteer, Volunteer Volunteer
Volunteer
December 5 8:00 a.m. Fiametta Householder
Bobbi Ludewig Ron Shimanski Mike Boyer, Joe Nowak Gary Jerabek, Joyce Jerabek
Beth Jerabek Volunteer, Volunteer Volunteer
Bobbi Ludewig
December 8 Immaculate Conception
8:00a.m. Volunteer Bobbi Ludewig Joanne Kautz William Hlavka, Dale & Joanne Kautz, Joe Nowak
Cheryl Kallis Volunteer, Volunteer Volunteer
Bobbi Ludewig
December 8 Immaculate Conception
7:00 p.m. Volunteer Alice Nowak Evie Penas
Ron Shimanski Bob Penas, Peni Penas, Andrew Penas Volunteer
Dan Mahon Volunteer, Volunteer Volunteer
Volunteer
December 11 4:00 p.m. Karen Kaczmarek
Alice Nowak Evie Penas
Jeanette Mickolichek
Pete Swartzer, Jerome Kosek, Larry Mickolichek, Al Mickolichek
Volunteer Volunteer, Volunteer Volunteer
Volunteer
December 12 8:00 a.m. Sherry Eddy
Joanna Jacobs Keith Stifter John Nowak, Jerome Wosmek, John Mohr, Volunteer
Cheryl Kallis Volunteer, Volunteer Volunteer
Kathy Nowak
December 18 4:00 p.m. Margaret Benz
Alice Nowak Evie Penas
Ray Fiala John & Rosie Shimanski, Larry Lhotka, Jerome Kosek
Janice Konerza Volunteer, Volunteer Volunteer
Volunteer
December 19 8:00 a.m. Shirley Nowak
Bobbi Ludewig Bruce Shamla Gary Jerabek, Joyce Jerabek William Hlavka, Volunteer
Edmund Nowak Jr. Volunteer, Volunteer Volunteer
Bobbi Ludewig
December 24 Christmas Eve
4:00 p.m. No Rosary Alice Nowak Evie Penas/ Adult Choir
Dan Mahon Pat Mahon
Bob Penas, Andrew Penas Mike Penas, Joe Nowak
Peni Penas, Lori Penas, Janice Konerza
Volunteer, Volunteer Volunteer
Lori Penas
December 25 Christmas Day
8:00a.m. No Rosary Joanna Jacobs
Shirley Nowak Jerome Wosmek, John Mohr, Zach Mohr, Volunteer
Marge Rognli, Pat Fogarty Volunteer, Volunteer Volunteer
Shirley Nowak
December 26 8:00 a.m. Marge Rognli
Joanna Jacobs Ron Shimanski John Nowak, Mike Boyer, Joe Nowak, Volunteer
Kathy Nowak Volunteer, Volunteer Volunteer
Kathy Nowak
December 26 4:00 p.m. Laura Kaczmarek
Alice Nowak Evie Penas
Peni Penas Bob Penas, Peni Penas, Andrew Penas, Volunteer
Volunteer Volunteer, Volunteer Volunteer
Volunteer
December 31 New Year’s Eve
4:00 p.m. Volunteer Alice Nowak Evie Penas
Peni Penas Bob Penas, Andrew Penas, Mike Popelka, Paul Anderle
Bob Penas Volunteer, Volunteer Volunteer
Volunteer
January 1 4:00 p.m. Volunteer Alice Nowak Evie Penas
Donna Janus Steve Janus, Larry Lhotka., John & Rosie Shimanski
Donna Janus Volunteer, Volunteer Volunteer
Donna Janus
January 2 8:00 a.m. Fiametta Householder
Joanna Jacobs Shirley Nowak William Hlavka, John Nowak, Kathy Nowak, Jerome Wosmek
Celia Knoll Volunteer, Volunteer Volunteer
Shirley Nowak
For Trees, Garland, Wreaths and Tabletops
Think of us first!
The Church of St. Pius X
Annual KC Christmas Tree Sale
Coburn’s Parking Lot in Glencoe
Thanksgiving Week Hours
Sunday, November 21: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, November 26: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 27: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 28: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Rest of the Season Hours
(November 29 – December 21 or until the trees are gone)
Monday – Friday: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Church of the Holy Trinity
PARISH EVENTS
Tuesday
November 23, 2021
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration
6:00 p.m. Virtus Training in the Elementary school meeting room
7:00 p.m. KC Meeting
Wednesday
November 24, 2021
No School
No Religious Education – Thanksgiving Break
Thursday - THANKSGIVING
November 25, 2021
No School
Parish Offices Closed
Friday
November 26, 2021
No School
Parish Offices Closed
Sunday
November 28, 2021
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Discovering Christ Retreat in the Social
Hall
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PARISH EVENTS
Tuesday
November 30, 2021
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration
Wednesday
December 1, 2021
6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Religious Education
6:30 p.m. Adult Faith Formation
Thursday
December 2, 2021
7:00 p.m. Traditional Choir Practice
Saturday
December 4, 2021
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. CCW Bake/Grab Bag Sale at Blue Note
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. High school Girls with Handmaids in
Social Hall
If you would like to schedule an event, please contact Michael in
the parish office.
DIOCESAN MINISTRIES APPEAL GOAL: Holy Trinity’s goal
for the Diocesan Ministries Appeal is $31,283.52. Remember that
20% of the money donated to the DMA will come back to the parish
for capital improvements.
PRAYER NETWORK: To activate the Holy Trinity Prayer
Network or to become a member, you may call either Carol
Kallenbach at 485-2279 or Kathryn Schmidt at 485-2424.
THANKSGIVING SUNDAY BREAKFAST: Catholic Order of
Foresters **Matching Funds Event** Sunday, November 28, 2021.
In Honor of Leo A Guennigsman there will be a delicious breakfast
of waffles with fixings, cheesy scrambled eggs, sausage, ham, coffee
and dessert served in the Social Hall from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. This
is a free will offering with 100% of the proceeds going toward the
maintenance of the heating system at Holy Trinity Catholic Church
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:
NO RE CLASSES NOVEMBER 24: We will not have Religious
Ed classes on Wednesday, November 24. We will resume our
regular class schedule on Wednesday, December 1. Happy
Thanksgiving!
AFC FIRST RECONCILIATION DECEMBER 11: We will have
an AFC First Reconciliation on Saturday, December 11 at 10:30 a.m.
at Holy Family in Silver Lake. Please keep our young people who
are preparing for the sacrament in your prayers.
Attention ALL Holy Trinity Women!
We need YOUR help with donations for our Annual Fundraiser:
CCW Bake Sale & Grab Bag Sale that will be occurring during:
Winsted’s Winter Festival - Saturday December 4 at the Blue Note
We need: Baked Goods, Grab Bag items and/or Cash donations are
GREATLY appreciated!
The funds raised by this event help us- the CCW- to support many
great things at our parish!
Baked Goods: We welcome ANY type of baked goods! PLEASE
sign up ahead of time so we know how many people are willing to
bake! We do NOT need to know what you are baking. Drop off in
disposable container at the Blue Note on Saturday, December 4,
8:00 – 10:00 a.m. (preferred)-Alternate drop off is Friday
6:00-8:00 p.m. at HT Social Hall.
Sign up for Baked goods donation: At church OR Online at
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040e44a4ae28a5fd0-holy2
Baked Good Contact: Sandy Bayerl 320-485-4290
Grab Bags: These grab bags are filled with male/females items for
babies to 100 year olds. THIS YEAR- we are mostly in need of teen
and adult donation items (ie: books, games, make up, outdoor items,
etc.)
Grab Bag donation items are appreciated ASAP. Drop off items at
parish Office by Friday, November 26.
Grab Bag Contact: Irene Kutz 320-485-2407
Cash Donations: Please make checks out to "CCW", in memo area
you may specify “bake sale” or "Grab Bag", if you so wish. Drop off
at the Parish office by Friday, November 26. *Cash donations are tax
deductable* Thank you for your support and participation!
Rose Heimerl Holy Trinity CCW President
CATHOLIC ORDER OF FORESTERS: will hold a short meeting
for members after the breakfast on Sunday, November 28th in the
Holy Trinity Social Hall. An election of officers for the 2022
calendar year will take place.
VOTIVE LIGHTS: In loving memory of Leonard, Gary & Bob
Rozeske; In loving memory of Clarence & Gertrude Ogitziak; In
loving memory of Kenneth J. Zimmermann; In loving memory of
Charles and Cathy Millerbernd; In loving memory of Paul & Sally
Millerbernd; In loving memory of Schmitt & Heimerl families; For
Very Special Intentions; In loving memory of Joe and Rita Fasching;
For the Fasching & Schlagel families. If you would like a votive
light burnt for a loved one or a special intention please put $5.00 in
an envelope marked with your intention and drop it in the collection
or at the Parish Office.
LIVE STREAM SUNDAY MASS: Holy Trinity is looking for a
few more people to help with the live stream of Sunday morning
Mass. Our goal is to get a couple more volunteers so we can
schedule volunteers for once a month. Training will be available. If
interested, please contact the parish office at 320-485-5651.
HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL COMMUNITY MEETING scheduled for November 22, 2021 will be postponed until a to be
determined later date.
Church of St. Pius X
PARISH EVENTS Wednesday
November 24, 2021
No Religious Education Class – Thanksgiving Break
Thursday - THANKSGIVING
November 25, 2021
Parish Offices Closed
Friday
November 26, 2021
Parish Offices Closed
9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Christmas Tree Sales at Coborns
Saturday
November 27, 2021
9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Christmas Tree Sales at Coborns
Sunday
November 28, 2021
No Spanish Religious Education
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. .Christmas Tree Sales at Coborns
6:00 p.m. Discovering Christ
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PARISH EVENTS Monday
November 29, 2021
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Christmas Tree Sales at Coborn’s
Tuesday
November 30, 2021
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Christmas Tree Sales at Coborn’s
Wednesdayday
November 30, 2021
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Christmas Tree Sales at Coborn’s
6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Religious Education
Thursday
December 2, 2021
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Christmas Tree Sales at Coborn’s
Friday
December 3, 2021
500 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Christmas Tree Sales at Coborn’s
Saturday
December 4, 2021
9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Christmas Tree Sales at Coborn’s
Sunday
December 5, 2021
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Christmas Tree Sales at Coborn’s
6:00 p.m. Discovering Christ
MAY HE REST IN PEACE Our parish extends prayers and
sympathy to the family and friends of John Shamla whose funeral
will be this Tuesday, November 23. May he find rest in Christ’s
peace and may his family be comforted by our prayers and presence.
PRAYER CORNER: We pray for: Mary, Joanne Heintz, Kathy
Knuth, Carol, Ashley, 2 special intentions. To place a person on the
prayer list, please contact Greg Troska at 320-510-0445.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:
NO RE CLASSES NOVEMBER 24: We will not have Religious
Ed classes on Wednesday, November 24. We will resume our
regular class schedule on Wednesday, December 1. Happy
Thanksgiving!
AFC FIRST RECONCILIATION DECEMBER 11: We will have
an AFC First Reconciliation on Saturday, December 11 at 10:30 a.m.
at Holy Family in Silver Lake. Please keep our young people who
are preparing for the sacrament in your prayers.
TEEN TALK: Attention ALL teens grades 8-12. The next date is
December 12. Fr John leads teens on a night of fun, faith, scripture
(bring your bible), time for Q & A with the priest and treats! From
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Third floor at Holy Trinity School-please use the
cafeteria door entrance #6 and go up steps. Each night is a stand-
alone night. Permission slips are required and are available at
church AND to print off website:
https://winstedholytrinity.org/parish-youth-ministry/
RSVPs are no longer required! Please contact Michaela Otto at
320-290-7428 for more information.
Teens may attend any or all of the nights! Fall Teen Talk
Dates: Sunday, December 12.
ATTENTION TEEN TALK PARENTS: Join other parents and
parish members (each Teen Talk night) in praying the rosary in
church at 6:30 p.m. followed by fellowship in the gathering space.
We are still looking for someone to lead the rosary each night before
Teen Talk- please contact Michaela if you are interested.
DIOCESAN MINISTRIES APPEAL GOAL: St. Pius X’s goal for
the Diocesan Ministries Appeal is $20,825.88. Remember that 20%
of the money donated to the DMA will go toward building
maintenance.
A GATHERING FOR MOMS: All moms are invited to get
together for prayer and fellowship on Saturday, December 11 from
9:30 - 11:00 a.m. in the old school library. We will pray the rosary,
hear a short presentation relevant to the vocation of motherhood,
have a discussion on the topic presented, and enjoy fellowship. This
is a great time for moms to get together to support each other. If you
are new to the area, join us so that you can meet other moms and start
building new friendships. Nursing babies are welcome. Babysitting is
available, if needed. Contact Sue Mielke at
[email protected] or 952-201-6802 (cell) for more
information or to request babysitting.
DIOCESE OF NEW ULM VOCATIONS: Our church bulletin
board has a section dedicated to vocations, especially our
seminarians. We have posters with the current seminarians pictures
and where they are studying. We also offer their contact information
including birth date if anyone wishes to send cards of support or to
wish them “Happy Birthday”. Please continue to keep our
seminarians in your prayers. A complete list of our seminarians can
be found on the bulletin board in the gather area.
Mr. Noah K. U’Ren
St. John Vianney Seminary
University of St. Thomas
2115 Summit Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55015
Birthday: December 31
SINCERE CONDOLENCES to the family and friends of Kathleen
Knuth, former St. Pius X parishioner who passed away November 16.
Burial services will take place at the Catholic cemetery in Glencoe on
Tuesday, November 23 at 2:00 p.m. May she rest in peace. Amen.
For information contact Nelson Doran Funeral Home in Branerd.
Holy Trinity School
Making Disciples Since 1883
Dear Holy Trinity Parishioners,
On Monday of this week, I informed our teachers and school families that our principal, Mr. Tony Biese,
is taking a position at a different school effective January 1, 2022 and will be resigning his position at
Holy Trinity at that time. I am grateful for the work that Tony has done since taking the position of Holy
Trinity principal in the summer of 2020. He is a good man and passionate about Catholic education.
During his time at Holy Trinity he facilitated many of the good changes that we made in the past year. He
and his family will be greatly missed by our parish and school community.
I am working with staff, our trustees, the diocese, and with our school advisory committee to make a plan
for the administration of our school until the end of the school year. Most likely this will involve
appointing an interim principal who will serve until we are able to hire a new principal, which would
probably happen in the summer of 2022. I hope to make an announcement regarding the short-term
leadership of our administration during the first week of December.
Because of the lack of clarity about who is going to be leading us in the “short-term” and the “unknown”
that this brings, I have decided to postpone the school community meeting scheduled for November
22 until early December, in the hopes to be able to present a plan for moving forward at or before the
rescheduled meeting. Please stay tuned for a date and time.
I am grateful for the support of our diocesan Director of Catholic Schools, Michelle (Williams) Kramer,
an alumna of Holy Trinity, who spent the day yesterday at Holy Trinity meeting with teachers and staff.
She has a special love for our school and will be a very valuable resource for us during this time of
transition.
One of the frequent questions asked is what happens to the direction of our school once Mr. Biese leaves.
Will our curriculum change in the middle of the year? Are we going to eliminate daily Mass (four days
per week) for our students? This week I have reiterated to our teachers that our school is going in the right
direction. While we always need to be making improvements on what we are doing, we will not be
reversing course in the middle of the year.
In the past couple days our community has been abuzz with various rumors that included the possible
closure of our school next month. This claim has absolutely no basis in reality and is completely false. It’s
also been claimed that Mr. Biese was pressured to resign by me or by the diocese. This is also completely
false. As much as we may be saddened by the departure of such a great family from our parish and school
community, we need to respect everyone’s right to make the decisions they feel are necessary for their
good and the good of their family.
I ask that you do all that you can to avoid starting or spreading rumors. As questions arise, please reach
out to me or others in the school office who can answer your questions.
At this point, I would ask everyone to trust the process and trust that God’s plan for Holy Trinity is bigger
than ours. No one human being is going to be the savior of Holy Trinity School. God is going to use the
different people that He sends to our school to build it up in different ways, and I trust that He will
provide the right people to move us forward. We will continue to strive to be the best school in our area
and give our students such good Christian and academic formation that everyone will want to be a part of
what is happening at Holy Trinity. Right now, let’s move forward with unity and charity.
God has a good plan for our future. Let us keep our eyes and hearts fixed on Him. St. Joseph, pray for us!
In Christ,
Fr. Matthew Wiering
Pastor, Holy Trinity Parish
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