Message from Father Peter Greetings, After meeting with the CTK Board of Education a couple of weeks ago, they asked me to write some more information on the Scott Hahn adult education DVD series that we started in Advent and will now continue in a couple of weeks with Lent beginning in mid-February. This series is a six module series with multiple sessions per module. The six modules are: 1) Laying the Groundwork, 2) Salvation History (A Birds Eye View), 3) Understanding Our One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church, 4) A Closer Look at Christ’s Church, 5) The Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church, 6) Applying Our Faith to Our Families. Scott Hahn is a Catholic biblical scholar, and professor of theology. In this next module, Salvation History (A Birds Eye View), Professor Hahn will guide us through the Old Testament using Covenant language to help us understand how God has established and fathered His family. Professor Hahn begins with the marital covenant that he created with Adam and Eve, the simplest of Family covenants. He then moves to the covenant God established with Noah and his sons following the flood. Professor Hahn calls this covenant a household covenant. As God’s family grows God then establishes a covenant with Abraham as one holy tribe. As God’s family becomes larger and moves into the promised land, Professor Hahn explains how God establishes a covenant with Moses creating one holy nation. The final Old Testament covenant is the Davidic Covenant established with King David moving God’s family into one holy kingdom. These five covenants will prepare us to be welcomed into God’s family through the new and eternal covenant established by Jesus. If you happened to have missed the introductory Module I offered in Advent, I would invite you to come and experience this next Module II this coming Lent. We will begin on February 10th and following. It is so important that we continue to learn about our faith. Over the last few weeks I have been previewing this next module and taking notes. If you are interested in attending, please let the parish office know so that we can copy the study guide and notes. I must say, watching these DVDs has been a good experience for me, and I have heard lots of positive feedback from those who attended the introductory series. May God bless you as you continue to grow in your faith. ~Blessings, Fr. Peter January 27, 2013 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH OF BROWERVILLE 720 Main Street North P.O. Box 83 Browerville, MN 56438 SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH OF CLARISSA 105 John Street South P.O. Box 5 Clarissa, MN 56440 SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH OF BERTHA 201 Cherry Street P.O. Box 158 Bertha, MN 56437 Scott Hahn Module II ‘ Salvation History (A Birds Eye View)’ Adult Education DVD series: Please join us once, twice, or for all five sessions at one of the following locations. Sundays—SJB at 7:00 p.m. in the church basement or CTK at 7:00 p.m. in the church basement Mondays—CTK at 9:00 a.m. Kathy & Walt Lucas’s home and CTK at 6:30 p.m. Gary & Rita Stracek’s home Wednesdays—SJC at 1:00 p.m. & SJC at approx. 7:30 p.m. after Ash Wednesday Mass or Stations of the Cross Contact Father Peter: Office: 320 594-2291 or in an Emergency: 320 630-7672
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Message from Father Peter Greetings, After meeting with the CTK Board of Education a couple of weeks ago, they asked me to write some more information on the Scott Hahn adult education DVD series that we started in Advent and will now continue in a couple of weeks with Lent beginning in mid-February. This series is a six module series with multiple sessions per module. The six modules are:
1) Laying the Groundwork, 2) Salvation History (A Birds Eye View), 3) Understanding Our One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church, 4) A Closer Look at Christ’s Church, 5) The Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church, 6) Applying Our Faith to Our Families.
Scott Hahn is a Catholic biblical scholar, and professor of theology. In this next module, Salvation History (A Birds Eye View), Professor Hahn will guide us through the Old Testament using Covenant language to help us understand how God has established and fathered His family. Professor Hahn begins with the marital covenant that he created with Adam and Eve, the simplest of Family covenants. He then moves to the covenant God established with Noah and his sons following the flood. Professor Hahn calls this covenant a household covenant. As God’s family grows God then establishes a covenant with Abraham as one holy tribe. As God’s family becomes larger and moves into the promised land, Professor Hahn explains how God establishes a covenant with Moses creating one holy nation. The final Old Testament covenant is the Davidic Covenant established with King David moving God’s family into one holy kingdom. These five covenants will prepare us to be welcomed into God’s family through the new and eternal covenant established by Jesus. If you happened to have missed the introductory Module I offered in Advent, I would invite you to come and experience this next Module II this coming Lent. We will begin on February 10th and following. It is so important that we continue to learn about our faith. Over the last few weeks I have been previewing this next module and taking notes. If you are interested in attending, please let the parish office know so that we can copy the study guide and notes. I must say, watching these DVDs has been a good experience for me, and I have heard lots of positive feedback from those who attended the introductory series.
May God bless you as you continue to grow in your faith.
~Blessings, Fr. Peter
January 27, 2013 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH OF
BROWERVILLE 720 Main Street North
P.O. Box 83 Browerville, MN 56438
SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH OF
CLARISSA 105 John Street South
P.O. Box 5 Clarissa, MN 56440
SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH OF
BERTHA 201 Cherry Street
P.O. Box 158 Bertha, MN 56437
Scott Hahn Module II ‘Salvation History (A Birds Eye View)’ Adult Education DVD series: Please join us once, twice, or for all five sessions at one of the following locations.
Sundays—SJB at 7:00 p.m. in the church basement or CTK at 7:00 p.m. in the church basement Mondays—CTK at 9:00 a.m. Kathy & Walt Lucas’s home and CTK at 6:30 p.m. Gary & Rita Stracek’s home Wednesdays—SJC at 1:00 p.m. & SJC at approx. 7:30 p.m. after Ash Wednesday Mass or Stations of the Cross
Contact Father Peter: Office: 320 594-2291 or in an Emergency: 320 630-7672
LITURGY THIS WEEK JANUARY 28TH - FEBRUARY 3RD, 2013
Monday, January 28 – Saint Thomas Aquinas Hebrews 9:15, 24-28/Mark 3:22-30
Tuesday, January 29 – Weekday Hebrews 10:1-10/Mark 3:31-35 7:00 p.m. †George Lipinski, Sr Bertha 6:00 p.m. Sacrament of Penance and Adoration
*Time change: CTK Catholic Schools Week Mass Adoration for 1 hour after Mass
Thursday, January 31 – Saint John Bosco Hebrews 10:19-25/Mark 4:21-25 8:30 a.m. †Richard Sobotka Clarissa 8:00 a.m. Sacrament of Penance Adoration for 1 hour after Mass 11:00 a.m. †Alvina Blommel CTCCC
First Friday, February 1 – Weekday Hebrews 10:32-39/Mark 4:26-34 8:30 a.m. †Henry, Lucille, & Kevin Hoelscher Browerville Sacrament of Penance immediately after Mass Adoration after Mass until Noon
First Saturday, February 2 – The Presentation of the Lord Malachi 3:1-4/Hebrews 2:14-18 8:30 a.m. †Leona Sudbeck Bertha Sacrament of Penance and Adoration after Mass 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Penance Bertha 6:45 p.m. Sacrament of Penance Browerville
Sunday, February 3 - Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19/1 Corinthians 12:31—13:13 Sat. (Feb. 2) 5:00 p.m. †George Lipinski, Sr Bertha Sat. (Feb. 2) 7:30 p.m. People of the Parishes Browerville Sun. 8:30 a.m. †Marcella Gorghuber Robertson Powers
Browerville Sun. 10:30 a.m. †JoAnn Miller Clarissa
*Saint Blasé Blessing after Sunday Masses Feb. 2nd/3rd.
Thank you for using your envelopes when visiting our neighboring parishes. Your envelope is returned to your parish.
Christ the King of Browerville Loose 301.00 Easter 50.00 Adult 2,704.00 Fuel 125.00 Child 12.00 School 20.00 Total Regular $3,017.00 Vigil Candles 35.00
Mass Counts: Saturday – 106 Sunday – 155
Saint Joseph of Clarissa Loose 65.82 Religious Ed 100.00 Adult 866.00 Votive Candles 18.34 Child 2.00 Total Regular $933.82
Mass Counts: Sunday - 151
St. Joseph of Bertha Loose 70.29 Fuel 204.00 Adult 702.00 Solemnity of Mary 20.00 Child 10.50 Special Needs 20.00 Total Regular $782.79 Votive Candles 13.00
Mass counts: Saturday - 128
Saint Joseph of Bertha Saturday, February 2, 5:00 p.m.
Rosary: Loren Heinze Lector: Carol Rice Servers: James Follmer & Luke Follmer EEM: Deb, Elizabeth, & Bill Sacristan: Butch Rice Ushers: Virgil Fah & David Wagner Money Counting: Agnes Mack & Stephanie Heinze Church Cleaning: (Jan. 27th-Feb 2nd) - Joe & Meg Schuller, LaNette Aeling, & Dee Hendershot
Christ the King of Browerville Saturday, February 2, 7:30 p.m.
Lector: Michelle Jagush Servers: Nicole Rausch & Abigail Lageson EEM: Glennda Kotula, Bernice Desotell, & Tim Schettler Ushers: Joe Buhl, Jeff Becker, Mark Irsfeld Church Cleaning: *Bill & Mary Lisson family, Joe & Susan Lorentz, and Walt & Kathy Lucas
Sunday, February 3, 8:30 a.m. Rosary: Topsy May & Dolly Sadlo Lector: Walt Lucas Servers: Rose Patnode & Teresa Tynio EEM: Jim Woeste, Mary Ann Woeste, & Dave Benning Ushers: Joe Duncan, Jeff Brown, and Mike & Jared Jagush
Stewardship
Prayer Chat & Text Abbreviations JMJ—Jesus, Mary and Joseph (most common) IOGD—‘In Omnibus Glorificetur Deus’ - ’In all things
may God be glorified’. AMDG—’Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam’ - ‘To the greater
glory of God’ AJPM—’Ad Jesu Per Mariam’ - ‘to Jesus through Mary’.
Liturgical Ministers
Blessing of Saint Blasé, a blessing for protection from throat troubles will be offered after each Sunday Mass. Legend has it that a boy was brought to Saint Blasé who had a fishbone stuck in his throat. The boy was about
to die when Saint Blasé healed him.
Baptized in Christ on January 27, 2013
Shelby Ruth Ann Iten Infant daughter of Stacey Berg & Joseph Iten
Religious Education Classes will be held this week for students in high school on Wednesday, January 30th at 6:00 p.m. and elementary on Friday, February 1st: K-3 at 12:30 p.m.; Grades 4-6 at 1:30 p.m.
2012 Contribution Statements may be picked up in the main entrance of the church. ~Thank you
‘Quilting with Love’ Valentine Luncheon preparations are underway and scheduled for Saturday, February 16th. The program begins at 10:30 a.m. followed by lunch. Watch for more info.
Saint Joseph of Clarissa
Saint Joseph of Bertha
Saint Joseph of Clarissa Sunday, February 3, 10:30 a.m.
Lector: Rita Wehking Servers: Ty & Trey EEM: Dennis Sacristan: Ardelle Ushers: Greg & Deb Ostrowski
Prayer Lines Christ the King: Karen Benning………..594-6163
Kathy Lucas…….……..594-6202 St Joseph Bertha: Jeanette Scott …….…...924-4385 Kathy Wagner……..….756-2306 St Joseph Clarissa: Parish Office………..…756-2205
Christ the King Catholic School
Food & Fellowship will be held today, Saturday, January 26th after the 5:00 p.m. Mass. Group 2 is our host. ~All are Welcome.
SJB 2013 Parish Group Lists (yellow) are available in the entrance of church. Please let your parish office know if there is an error; call 218 924-2144 or email [email protected]. ~Thank you. I apologize for the delay and confusion. Cindy
Religious Education Classes will be held this week Wednesday, January 30th from 7:00-8:00 p.m. A meal will be served at 6:30 p.m.
2012 Contribution Statements are ready and in the back of the church. Please let the parish office know if you have any questions. ~Thank you
AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Training is scheduled after Mass on Saturday, February 2nd.
Sharon from Tri-County Health will be our instructor. Everyone is encouraged to stay. An AED is a cardiac machine used for stabilizing cardiac arrest or irregular heart rhythms. AED machines have been responsible for saving many lives because they help prevent the irreversible brain damage that can occur very quickly during cardiac arrest.
National Catholic Schools Week Catholic Schools Raise the Standards
January 27 – February 1 There are many activities planned for next week. Please join us for our prayer service with the high school seniors on Monday at 11:00 a.m., Volunteer Appreciation Mass
Wednesday morning at 8:30 a.m., Tractor Pull on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. or visit the school at any time.
Christ the King Catholic School Sweetheart’s Ball Saturday, February 9, 2013 - Clarissa Ballroom Chicken and Ham Dinner from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Silent Auction from 6:30-9:00 p.m. Door Prizes—Cost is $20 a ticket
DJ—Kim Wolf
SJC Lenten Soup Suppers will be held on Wednesdays during Lent beginning on Ash Wednesday, February 13th serving from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Please watch for donations needed list and menu selections. Your freewill offering will benefit the Bertha & Browerville Food Shelves and the Clarissa Emergency Aid Fund.
SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING - Each year the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops in the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People require that our Catholic schools and faith formation programs offer training for all children about Personal Safety. This year the video “Strong Voices, Smart Choices” will be shown in Grades 1-6. This video will be shown to Faith Formation students on Wednesday, January 30th during class. Parents are welcome to view the DVD prior to class by contacting the CTK Catholic School at 320 594-6114, or to join the class.
Christ the King of Browerville
Christian Women will have a meeting on Tuesday, January 29th at 6:30 p.m. in Christ the King Church basement.
Mass Time Change The Weekday Mass for Wednesday, January 30th will be at 8:30 a.m.
Religious Education Classes will be held this week for all grades. A meal will be served for the high school students at 6:00 p.m.
Juvenile Diabetes — Brandon Tolifson is 7 years old and a 2nd grader at CTK School. He has been living with Type 1 Diabetes for almost six years. Brandon’s Buddies are hosting a Chili Feed and fun day of Bingo to help raise money for the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes. Sunday, January 27th-Browerville Community Center 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Chili Lunch (Free will offering)
1:00 p.m. Bingo ($5 per card-20 games) Meat prize for the 20th game
Proceeds will be donated to Walk to Cure Diabetes being held at the Mall of America on Saturday, February 23rd.
Area Event
‘Wild for God’ Carnival & Dinner 11:00 a.m. Sunday, February 3rd-Mass at 10:30 a.m.
Saint Joseph, Bertha (SJB) Parish Office………….…….……...….…..218 924-2144 Email………………[email protected] Hours……………..…....Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Secretary/Bookkeeper…….....….….….Cindy Stevens Religious Education Coordinator: Elizabeth Schwartz.................................218 924-4490
Cluster Calendar
Sunday, January 27…………...…....Cluster Confirmation Class II
@ SJC 6:30-8:30 pm for Students and Parents
Catholic Schools Week begins
Walk to Cure Diabetes Chili lunch & Bingo fundraiser — Browerville
Community Center 11:30 am & 1:00 pm
SJC Shelby Ruth Ann Iten Baptism during Mass
Saturday, Feb. 2..SJB - Desmond Paul Vearrier Baptism @ Mass
Sunday, February 3…………………...SJC - Baptism during Mass
CTK - 10:00 am Confirmation Students & Sponsor mtg
Monday, February 4……….…....CTK - 6:30 pm St. Ann’s Mission
Saturday, February 9…………………...….CTK Sweetheart’s Ball
SJB - 3:00 pm Maverick Klinske Baptism
Sunday, February 10…………....Cluster Youth Group Ice Fishing
Scott Hahn, CTK - 7:00 pm CTK church basement
Scott Hahn, SJB - 7:00 pm SJB church basement
Monday, February 11……....SJC - 1:00 pm Prayer Shawl Making
Scott Hahn, CTK - 9:00 am Kathy & Walt Lucas’ Home
Scott Hahn, CTK - 6:30 pm Gary & Rita Stracek’s Home
Wednesday, February 13…SJC - 7:00 pm Ash Wednesday Mass
with Scott Hahn after in SJC Conference Room
Scott Hahn, SJC - 1:00 pm SJC Conference Room
CTK School - 11:00 am Ash Wednesday Mass
Thursday, February 14…………...CTK - 6:30 pm Board of Ed Mtg
Friday, February 15…CTK School - 2:15 pm Stations of the Cross
Saturday, February 16……...SJC - 10:30 am Valentine Luncheon
Thursday, February 21………....SJC - 6:30/7:30 pm Council Mtgs
Televised Mass
Cluster Confirmation Class II for Confirmation students and their parents will be today, Sunday, January 27th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s in Clarissa.
Tri-Parish
TODAY
Grief and Loss in Everyday Life Come and learn about grief and healthy ways to cope with loss in our life on Wednesday, February 6th from 6:00—8:00 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church Parish Center in Wadena. The presenter is Lois Rengel, Life Transitions Coordinator for Catholic Charities, St. Cloud.
Honoring Marriage Day - Saturday, May 4th, 2013 If you will be celebrating your 5th, 25th, 40th, or 50th Anniversary in 2013, and would like to attend a special Mass at the Cathedral in St. Cloud with Bishop Kinney, followed by a reception, please let your parish office know by Friday, February 1st.
Looking ahead: Mark you calendars! Sunday, February 10th we will be Ice Fishing on Horseshoe Lake from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. Watch for more information to come.
Cluster Youth Group
The Televised Mass can be viewed on KSTC-TV at 11 a.m. each Sunday. Check your cable or satellite listings for channel information. Closed captioning is available. The Mass may also be viewed online
at www.stcdio.org/tvmass. Radio Stations: Sundays on 9am KYES Radio 1180 AM; 10:30am WVAL Radio 800 AM.
