The Epiphany of the Lord January 3, 2016 Pastoral Staff…………….……….Fr. Matthew Crane Office…………………….………….…….218 924-2605 Email……………...…............[email protected]Website:……………..tri-parishcommunity.yolasite.com Cluster Homebound Contact: Eileen Uhlenkamp……….……..……..218 756-3614 Christ the King (CTK) Parish Office………….….….....……........320 594-2291 Email…….....…....…….…[email protected]Hours…….……..Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Secretary/Bookkeeper….….........Roxanne Determan Religious Education Coordinator….Beverly Geraets Phone: 320 237-0364 [email protected]CTK Catholic School…….………....…….320 594-6114 Dean of Students ………………………Sarah Becker Website: www.christthekingschool.stclouddiocese.net Saint Joseph, Clarissa (SJC) Parish Office………………...….……..….218 756-2205 Email………...…….....…[email protected]Hours…………............Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Secretary/Bookkeeper…......……..…........Barb Brown Volunteer Coordinator……………….….Leann Olson Rel. Ed. Coordinators... Bev Desotell…..320 594-6383 Eileen Uhlenkamp…….218 756-3614 Saint Joseph, Bertha (SJB) Parish Office……………….……...….…..218 924-2144 Email………………........[email protected]Hours….…………..…Thursday, 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m. Secretary…………………………....…..Kathy Wagner Bookkeeper……………………………….Vicki Larson Religious Education Coordinator: Elizabeth Schwartz.................................218 385-2148 [email protected]CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH OF BROWERVILLE 720 Main Street North 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 A Note from Fr. Matthew Crane, our Pastor After the Christmas hiatus, Young Couples will again gather at the rectory at St. Joseph’s in Bertha on Satur- day, January 30, 2016, at 7 PM, during which we will discuss what is the best posture and method for re- ceiving Holy Communion. Reception in the hand seems to be a comparatively modern innovation in Church history, except where the Fathers from the first centuries write about it as commonplace. And should we stand or kneel? While the altar rail is gone in most Catholic parishes, there are still those faithful who will kneel before receiving. I realize it may seem an inconsequential detail, but what we do with our bodies matters. How should we receive the body of a God who fashioned the heavens and speaks from the whirlwind? Who walked among us as a friend and appeared in our midst as a tiny infant? Oh, and as usual, I am hoping for someone to volun- teer to help out by bringing a main course for use to eat. Otherwise, we’ll be forced to eat sandwiches made out of Andes Mints and cocoa powder. Since we will need a good headcount, please, please, please try to RSVP by emailing me by January 24. Sincerely in Christ, Fr. Matthew Crane NEXT YOUNG COUPLES
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The Epiphany of the Lord January 3, 2016
Pastoral Staff…………….……….Fr. Matthew Crane Office…………………….………….…….218 924-2605 Email……………...…[email protected] Website:……………..tri-parishcommunity.yolasite.com
After the Christmas hiatus, Young Couples will again gather at the rectory at St. Joseph’s in Bertha on Satur-day, January 30, 2016, at 7 PM, during which we will discuss what is the best posture and method for re-ceiving Holy Communion. Reception in the hand seems to be a comparatively modern innovation in Church history, except where the Fathers from the first centuries write about it as commonplace. And should we stand or kneel? While the altar rail is gone in most Catholic parishes, there are still those faithful who will kneel before receiving. I realize it may seem an inconsequential detail, but what we do with our bodies matters. How should we receive the body of a God who fashioned the heavens and speaks from the whirlwind? Who walked among us as a friend and appeared in our midst as a tiny infant? Oh, and as usual, I am hoping for someone to volun-teer to help out by bringing a main course for use to eat. Otherwise, we’ll be forced to eat sandwiches made out of Andes Mints and cocoa powder. Since we will need a good headcount, please, please, please try to RSVP by emailing me by January 24. Sincerely in Christ,
Saint Joseph of Clarissa Loose 724.78 Votive Candles 25.00 Adult 4,551.00 Solemnity of Mary 10.00 Child 0.00 Bishop’s Appeal 500.00 Total Regular 5,275.78 Christmas 2,796.00
Christmas Eve Mass Count: 360
Last Sunday Mass Count: 209
Christ the King of Browerville Loose 425.12 Votive Candles 33.00 Adult 3,223.50 Fuel 25.00 Child 4.50 Rel. Retirement 30.00 Total Regular 3,653.12 Decorations 201.00 Christmas 7,976.00 Solemnity of Mary 25.00 Christmas Eve Mass Count: 327
Last Sunday Mass Count: 275 Saint Joseph of Bertha Loose 209.26 Votives 3.00 Adult 4.580.00 Flowers 10.00 Child 60.52 Religious Retirement 10.00 Total Regular 4,849.78
Christmas Day Mass Count: 142
Last Saturday Mass Count: 123
Saint Joseph of Bertha
Saturday, January 9, 5:30 p.m. Rosary: Maria Miner Lector: Tom Blashack EMHC: Deb Hartman, Elizabeth Schwartz, Russ VanDenheuvel Sacristan: Dee Hendershot Servers: Christian Baumgartner and Jason Williams Ushers: Ralph Botzet and Bruce Bakken Money Counting: Loren Heinze and Agnes Mack Church Cleaning (Jan. 18-24): Bob & Diane Wieber, Vickie Moenkedick and Keith & Emily Radniecki
Christ the King of Browerville Sunday, January 10, 8:30 a.m. Rosary: Lee and Mary Martinek Lector: Susanne Espree Servers: Madeline Irsfeld and Jalynn Dreher EMHC: Dave Benning, Don Clasemann, DelRae Mensen Ushers: Rosie Johnson, Mike and Noah Iten, Bob Geraets Church Cleaning: *Clinton & Grace Hegseth, Cory & Gail Heid, Robert Heid
Saint Joseph of Clarissa Wednesday, 6 - CTCCC Rosary: Bernadette King Sunday, January 10, 10:30 a.m.
Lector: Judy H. EMHC: Allen B., Shari S., Eileen Ushers: Thad & Leann Olson Sacristan: Eileen Servers: Alexis Dotzler and Marissa Dotzler
Stewardship
Liturgical Ministers
MASS SCHEDULE
MONDAY, JANUARY 4 - SUNDAY, JANUARY 10, 2016
Monday, January 4 – Saint Elizabeth 1 John 3:22 —4:6/Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25 No Mass Tuesday, January 5 – Saint John Neumann 1 John 4:7-10/Mark 6:34-44 6:00 p.m. Sacrament of Penance and Adoration 7:00 p.m. Holy Priests and Seminarians Bertha
Wednesday, January 6 – Christmas Weekday 1 John 4:11-18/Mark 6:45-52 Adoration for one hour before Mass 11:00 a.m. Robert Line family Browerville
Thursday, January 7 – Christmas Weekday 1 John 4:19 —5:4/Luke 4:14-22a 8:00 a.m. Sacrament of Penance 8:30 a.m. †Lucille Jessen Clarissa Adoration for one hour after Mass 11:00 a.m. †Rita Jensen CTCCC
Friday, January 8 — Christmas Weekday 1 John 5:5-13/Luke 5:12-16 8:30 a.m. †Aaron Frisch Browerville Adoration for one hour after Mass Saturday, January 9 – Christmas Weekday 1 John 5:14-21/John 3:22-30
The Baptism of the Lord Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7/Acts 10:34-38/Luke 3:15-16, 21-22
Weekend Mass Times Saturday, January 9 5:30 p.m. People of the Parishes Bertha
Sunday, January 10 8:00 a.m. Sacrament of Penance 8:30 a.m. †Pat & Lorraine Johnson Browerville
10:30 a.m. †Lyle Tesch Clarissa
Epiphany 2015
Saint Joseph of Clarissa
Saint Joseph of Bertha
Religious Education for high school will resume on Jan. 6, 2016 from 6-7:30 p.m. Elementary religion will resume on Friday, Jan. 8 starting at 12:30 p.m. vacation.
Parish Life will be having a POTLUCK after Holy Mass in honor of Fr. Matthew Crane’s birthday. New Year’s Group 3 will serve. Chairmen are Kathy Yates and
Mary Yates. All are welcome.
Prayer Shawl Meeting Monday, January 11 at 1 p.m.
St. Mary’s Mission Meeting Wednesday, January 20 at 9 a.m.
Epiphany program will take place after Holy Mass this (Saturday) evening.
Food & Fellowship POTLUCK Today (Saturday) on January 2. All are welcome.
Apologies Given to those who donated flowers for decorating, but names were not in the Christmas program. Thank you for your generosity.
Flowers given in memory of: Given by: Amer & Connie Miner………………...…..Miner Family Joseph & Dorothy Blashack …………….…Miner Family The Palmer & Mack Deceased Family Members …...............Agnes Mack Frank Mack………………………….……...Agnes Mack Hugo Sudbeck………………..……………...Anonymous *************************************************************
Adult Faith Formation Catholicism Series; Journey of a Lifetime will be Sunday, Jan. 3 at 7 p.m.
Parish Life Meeting after Tue., 7 p.m. Mass January 5.
Religious Education will resume on Wed., Jan. 6 with the meal at 6:30 p.m. and class from 7-8 p.m.
St. Joseph, Bertha: Jeanette Scott . . . . . (218) 924-4385 Ginger Gilbert . . . . (218) 924-2434
St. Joseph, Clarissa: Bernadette King . .(218) 738-4135 MaryAnn Kotval...(218) 756-2362
Religious Education News—Classes will resume today, January 3, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Confirmation candidates and parents will meet today, Sunday, January 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the church basement. Sponsors are welcome too.
First Reconciliation is Sunday, January 10, at 4 p.m.
Junior High Youth Rally is Sunday, January 10, 2016. Contact Laura Suhr at Christ the King School for more information.
St. Ann’s Mission group will meet on Monday, January 4, at 7 p.m. in the church basement.
Knights of Columbus will meet on Thursday, January 7, at 8 p.m. in the church basement.
Looking ahead: Father Crane will be on retreat the week of January 11.
Parish Board of Education will meet on Thursday, January 14, at 7 p.m.
Classes resume Monday, January 4.
Save the Date: The Sweetheart Ball is scheduled for Saturday, February 6. Donations for the Silent Auction are now being accepted. Please drop them off at the school or in the northeast church entrance. Cash donations are also welcome. Thank you for your continued support of this fundraiser.
Welcome! We are happy to register you as a parishioner of Christ the King (320) 594-2291,
Saint Joseph, Bertha (218) 924-2144 or St. Joseph, Clarissa (218) 756-2205.
Please call the parish office that you would like to
Rest in God’s Peace - Eternal rest grant to †Jerry Schnettler
whose funeral was celebrated this past week. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and
let perpetual light shine upon her.
Company of Parishes Calendar
Saturday, January 2………First Saturday, SJB 8:30 a.m. Holy Mass SJB Epiphany Program & Potluck
Sunday, January 3……………….…...CTK Faith Formation 6:30 p.m.
Monday, January 4.…………….CTK St. Ann’s Mission Group 7 p.m.
Tuesday, January 5………....SJB Parish Life Mtg. after 7 p.m. Mass
Wednesday, January 6…….SJC RE high school class 6 - 7:30 p.m. SJB RE 6:30 p.m. Meal/7-8 p.m. Class
Thursday, January 7………………………….CTK KC Meeting 8 p.m.
Events
SEE YOUR PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DIRECTOR OR SECRETARY FOR REGISTRATION FORMS
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Birthday POTLUCK Celebration!
All are invited to a celebration in honor of...
Fr. Matthew Crane Sunday, January 10, 2016 after 10:30 a.m. Holy Mass
at St. Joseph in Clarissa
Please come, bring something to share, and celebrate Father’s birthday! All are welcome!
Start the new year out right – spend some quality time renewing your marriage. The next Worldwide
Marriage Encounter Weekends are Mar 4-6, 2016 in Baxter, MN. Early registration is recommended. For m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n v i s i t o u r w e b s i t e at: northmnwwme.org or contact Alan & Missy at [email protected] or 888-455-3496.
K of C Christmas Party will be held on January 9, 2016 at the Double Eagle Golf Course. Two meat buffet with all the trimmings for $30 per couple or $15 single. Social starts at 6:30 p.m., dinner follows at 7 p.m. Please RSVP to Bob Geraets at 320-594-6453 if you would like to attend.
Couples celebrating marriage milestone anniversaries of 5, 25, 40, 50 and 60 years in 2016 are invited to a celebration of the Eucharist on Saturday, May 7, at 1 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Mary in Saint Cloud. A cake and punch reception will be held after-wards in the gathering space of the church basement. Please let your parish office know if you are celebrat-ing a milestone anniversary and we will submit your name so that you will receive an invitation to this event from Bishop Kettler.
