SAINT PIUS V Cannon Falls SAINT JOSEPH Miesville SAINT MARY New Trier SAINT MATHIAS Hampton SAINT JOHN BAPTIST Vermillion 6TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 15, 2015 the Stations of the Cross Using Scripture In my first year when I was assigned to Saint John Vianney, we had two different booklets for Station of the Cross. One had to be old as Methuselah, riddled with old archaic language that people rumbled, stumbled, and bumbled trying to pray with it. Nobody there wanted to use that booklet. The other booklet I had a particular disdain, in my view, I thought it to be too fluffy filled 1970’s feel good language that really did not speak to the spirit and give good meaning to each particular station. Again, it was just my opinion, but I sensed that the people grew a wee bit tired of it since it was used for decades. I took a shine to Pope John Paul II’s version of the Stations. Each station would begin by announcing what the station was; then genuflect saying “We adore…”; then read a scripture passage that relates closely to that station; then a short reflection; then pray a chunk of a psalm; and finally sing the Stabat Mater on the way to the next station. I really liked the format of that version. Only one fly in the ointment: only seven of the traditional stations were used and other stations were inserted that reflected a more biblical account on Jesus’ journey to the cross. For example, in the JP II booklet, the first Station was “The Agony in the Garden.” That is very much part of Jesus’ journey to the cross as he makes that final step to do God’s will. Some of the traditional stations have no reference in any of the Gospel accounts. No one will find in Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John a passage saying Jesus falls on three different occasions, of Veronica wiping Jesus face. Even though one might think that JP II was on to something when that booklet was published, what parish in their right mind would go to the trouble and expense to change what they have on the wall to satisfy a booklet? In liking the format of the JP II booklet, I decided to take it upon myself to make my own version, taking out the stations and inserting the traditional stations back in. I did, however, use the “Agony in the Garden” as a sort of preparation to get us in the mood before we went to the fist station. For the traditional stations not used in the JP II booklet, I selected scripture passages and psalms that I thought would reflect well to the particular station, and wrote a brief reflection. For Jesus falling and Veronica, I used logical necessity to account why those stations are there. The folks at Saint John Vianney expressed how much they like what I did. In fact, the school principal challenged me to come up with a children’s version, which I did. Since I held onto the Publisher file, I used it to make it special to Saint Pius V and Saint Joseph and printed out booklets. We will use these booklets this Friday at Saint Pius V. —TB A word of thanks from my family and I for keeping us in your prayers and for the cards, as we mourn the death of my sister Nancy. We appreciated your support as we came to peace with it.—TB Fr. Terry’s Weekly Appointments: Monday: Day off Tuesday: 8:00 AM: Mass (St. Pius V) 6:00 PM Finance/Pastoral (St. Joes) Wednesday:8:00 AM Mass (St. Pius) 5:00 PM Mass (St Joes) 7:00 PM Mass (St. Pius) Thursday 8:30 AM Mass (St Joes) Friday: 8:00 AM Mass (St. Pius V) 4:30 PM Stations (St. Pius) 5:00 PM Fish Fry (St. Pius) 7:00 PM Stations (St. Joes) Saturday:9:00 AM 1 st Eucharist Retreat (Pius) 3:00 PM Confessions (St. Pius V) 4:00 PM Mass (St. Pius V) 5:30 PM Confessions (St. Joes) 6:00 PM Mass (St. Joes) 7:30 PM Confessions (Net Center) Sunday: 8:30 AM Mass (St. Pius V) 10:30 AM Mass (St. Joes)
Transcript
SAINT PIUS V Cannon Falls
SAINT JOSEPH Miesville
SAINT MARY New Trier
SAINT MATHIAS Hampton
SAINT JOHN BAPTIST Vermillion
6TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 15, 2015
the
Stations of the Cross Using Scripture
In my first year when I was assigned to Saint John Vianney, we had two different booklets for Station of the Cross. One had to be old as Methuselah, riddled with
old archaic language that people rumbled, stumbled, and bumbled trying to pray with it. Nobody there wanted to use that booklet. The other booklet I had a particular disdain, in my view, I thought it to be too fluffy filled 1970’s feel good language that really did not speak to the spirit and give good meaning to each particular station. Again, it was just my opinion, but I sensed that the people grew a wee bit tired of it since it was used for decades.
I took a shine to Pope John Paul II’s version of the Stations. Each station would begin by announcing what the station was; then genuflect saying “We adore…”; then read a scripture passage that relates closely to that station; then a short reflection; then pray a chunk of a psalm; and finally sing the Stabat Mater on the way to the next station. I really liked the format of that version. Only one fly in the ointment: only seven of the traditional stations were used and other stations were inserted that reflected a more biblical account on Jesus’ journey to the cross. For example, in the JP II booklet, the first Station was “The Agony in the Garden.” That is very much part of Jesus’ journey to the cross as he makes that final step to do God’s will. Some of the traditional stations have no reference in any of the Gospel accounts. No one will find in Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John a passage saying Jesus falls on three different occasions, of Veronica wiping Jesus face. Even though one might think that JP II was on to something when that booklet was published, what parish in their right mind would go to the trouble and expense to change what they have on the wall to satisfy a booklet?
In liking the format of the JP II booklet, I decided to take it upon myself to make my own version, taking out the
stations and inserting the traditional stations back in. I did, however, use the “Agony in the Garden” as a sort of preparation to get us in the mood before we went to the fist station. For the traditional stations not used in the JP II booklet, I selected scripture passages and psalms that I thought would reflect well to the particular station, and wrote a brief reflection. For Jesus falling and Veronica, I used logical necessity to account why those stations are there.
The folks at Saint John Vianney expressed how much they like what I did. In fact, the school principal challenged me to come up with a children’s version, which I did. Since I held onto the Publisher file, I used it to make it special to Saint Pius V and Saint Joseph and printed out booklets. We will use these booklets this Friday at Saint Pius V.—TB
A word of thanks from my family and I for keeping us in your prayers and for the cards, as we mourn the death of my sister Nancy. We appreciated your support as we came to peace with it.—TB
Fr. Terry’s Weekly Appointments: Monday: Day off
Tuesday: 8:00 AM: Mass (St. Pius V)
6:00 PM Finance/Pastoral (St. Joes)
Wednesday:8:00 AM Mass (St. Pius) 5:00 PM Mass (St Joes)
7:00 PM Mass (St. Pius) Thursday 8:30 AM Mass (St Joes)
Friday: 8:00 AM Mass (St. Pius V) 4:30 PM Stations (St. Pius) 5:00 PM Fish Fry (St. Pius) 7:00 PM Stations (St. Joes)
Saturday:9:00 AM 1st Eucharist Retreat (Pius) 3:00 PM Confessions (St. Pius V) 4:00 PM Mass (St. Pius V) 5:30 PM Confessions (St. Joes) 6:00 PM Mass (St. Joes) 7:30 PM Confessions (Net Center)
Sunday: 8:30 AM Mass (St. Pius V) 10:30 AM Mass (St. Joes)
Fax: 507-263-8005 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.stpiusvcf.org Pastor: Father Terry Beeson Retired: Fr. Leonard Siebenaler Deacon: Kevin Downie
Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of our annual journey through Lent. While it is a time of prayer, fasting and penance, it is also, and primarily, a time to prepare to renew our baptismal vows. In the early centuries of the Church, almost all baptisms were performed at the Easter Vigil, and the season of Lent was the final intensive period of preparation for that.
As a child, Lent meant a time to give up something, usually candy, for six or seven weeks. The big payoff of an Easter basket came after observing Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil. Sometimes as a family we would add some prayer, such as a rosary in the evening. But mostly Lent was a time to get through. Now I see it more as an opportunity. It is a time to reconnect with being baptized, a baptismal retreat that takes us from the ashes of Ash Wednesday, to the waters of Easter, and launches us toward the fire of Pentecost. It is a time to reflect on how I am doing in upholding the covenant I have with God. It is time to welcome new members, and to go deeper into reconciliation with others than I usually do. It is a time for additional prayer, and fasting, and almsgiving. But perhaps most of all for me, it is a time to be transformed more and more into Christ.
Lent gives us time to focus on something that needs transforming within ourselves. We can refrain from what harms us, and delve into things that will fill us up. It is here where fasting and almsgiving (sharing) are especially important. We need to fast from that which causes us harm, or harms those around us. We can share of ourselves or our resources to help those who need it. Perhaps we can fill ourselves with better things in this season of Lent.
Here are some quantifiable things I will fast from during Lent. These aren’t evil things, but I spend too much time doing them: watching TV, and doing the Sudoku puzzle, and more recently, online quizzes.
I don’t watch much TV before 10:30 at night, but then sometimes I will drift through 90 minutes or more of reruns, reality shows, and other fodder as I watch three and four shows at a time. It is practically useless, and cuts into prayer time, reading or writing time, and sleep time. It also shows little choice, little use of free will, just accepting what is there. It would be better to go to movies, responding to a real interest. As I cut myself off from TV, as I have for about 10 years now, I
have to be careful to replace that time and relaxation with good things. I can’t just substitute surfing the Internet or playing computer games. Reading, a nightly walk, prayer, or sleep is what I have to choose to do.
Puzzles are not bad things. They keep the mind sharp, but for me it can become almost an obsession. I don’t believe we are called to be obsessed, at least not with something like that. I’m finding it becomes something I want to do early in the day, before my work. I put it before other more important things, so I need to release myself from it. It isn’t a bad thing, and for most other people it is not something that is a difficulty. But for me it can be. Is there some similar thing for you? It could be coffee, overuse of cell phones, or a hobby that has become a burden, not a joy.
This Lent we will have a stand near the altar to receive your offerings, your Lenten covenant with God. Cards will be in the pews starting on Ash Wednesday. Write something you will do or pray for or share. Be transformed this Lent by renewing your covenant with God. You may find by Easter time that you want to retain this practice in your life. You may find yourself transformed, and entered into a deeper covenant with God.
On Thursday, February 19, St. John the Baptist school will have a presentation about 5th and 6th grade for current parents of children in lower grades in the school, and others who may be interested in attending those grades, or parishioners who simply want to see what is offered in those grades. It begins at 6:30 p.m.
I will be away from the parish much of Thursday and Friday this week, having a physical. (I don’t think anything is wrong, just doing what has become an annual checkup.) There will be no Masses on Friday morning, but there will be Stations at 5:00 pm in New Trier, and 7:00 pm in Vermillion.
Welcome to the Family…. Charles Henry Stark, son of Aaron & Cathy Stark was baptized here at St. Pius V Saturday, January 31 by Deacon Kevin Downie.
Sympathy to Annette & Louella Stein at the death of their sister. They are appreciative of the prayers.
Fish Fry Volunteers—please consider helping with the Fish Fry by volunteering or bringing a dessert. The fish fry is a parish fundraiser.
Adult Faith Formation—Consoling the Heart of Jesus is a 10 week study for Lent and beyond starting around March 1. The retreat is about forming a closer relationship with the merciful heart of Jesus. Fr Michael Gaitley’s book and DVD’s will be used. See registration forms for more info. Registrations preferred by Feb 19.
Thank you to new Maintenance Committee members; Bob Beissel, Brian Hughes, Dale Plonsky, Larry Hoffman, Larry Peine and John Wegmann. The purpose of this committee is to assure ongoing planning for maintenance and upkeep of our building and grounds.
St Pius will be hosting the Community Supper at the Episcopal Hall Sunday, February 22. Volunteers are needed from 4-7 pm to help with servicing the meal. Call Jeanette Croatt at 263-0963 for more info and to volunteer.
Prayer Chain—we have an expanded group of prayer chain warriors! To ask for prayers, please call the church office and we will send an email to the group. Rosemary Pirrung will notify prayer chain warriors without email by phone.
Order your spring flowers from Gerten’s as part of a fundraiser by Youth Ministry. Forms are located outside the parish office.
Rice Bowl—Catholic Relief services is again sponsoring the rice bowl collections during Lent. Pick up your boxes at the entrances.
Music Director: Sue Franke-Clark Building & Maintenance: Shawn Carpenter [email protected] Prayer Network: Call the parish office
ST PIUS V PARISH CALENDAR Monday, February 16 Parish Office Closed Tuesday, February 17 7:15 am Liturgy of the Hour 8:00 am Mass for †John Lorentz 6:30 pm Baptism Class (pre-register) Wednesday, February 18 8:00 am Ash Wednesday Mass for Maria 12:15 pm Prayer Service with Ashes 7:00 pm AshWednesday Mass for
† Bernice Nelson Thursday, February 19 8:30am Quilting Group Friday, February 20 8:00 am Mass for † Doloris Irrthum 8:30 am—4:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration 4:30 pm Stations of the Cross 5:00-7:00 pm Fish Fry Saturday, February 21 9-11:00 am First Eucharis Retreat Grade 2
3:00 pm Confessions 4:00 pm Mass for †Lee Croatt Sunday, February 22 8:30 am Mass for † Faith Formation
Catechists & Volunteers
SUNDAY COLLECTION
February 7/8, 2015 Envelopes & Plate ........................ .$4,941.79 Online Giving ..................................... 1,419.00 Weekly Projection .........................$5,868.00 This week’s difference.................... +$492.79 Projected year to date................ $187,776.00 Collected year to date .............. $205,754.70 Over year to date ........................... $17,978.70
8:00 am Mass & Ashes Reader Helena Byrne Servers Isaac, Luke & Paul Wright Ushers Ron Reinardy, Jim & Ed Lorentz, Eucharistic Ministers Linda Lorentz
John & Phyllis Hommes, Joyce Lorentz, Jenn Hensley
Gift Bearers Marian & Bob Beissel
12:15 pm Prayer Service & Ashes Reader Bernie Melter Eucharistic Ministers Gary & Helen Sigmeth, John Wegmann
7:00 pm Mass & Ashes Reader Regina Wernimont Servers Sydney Sirek, Kendric Otto, Jack Maki Ushers Bob Wernimont, Rob & Ben Siebenaler Eucharistic Ministers Zach Siebenaler Debbie Bauer, Quinton Lindow, Matthew Breuer, Connor Rohr, Gift Bearers Jodi & Gabi Falk
Saturday, February 21 4:00 pm Reader Julie Murphy Eucharistic Ministers Val Swentik,
Val Dockter, Jill Villarreal, Morris & Audrey Mattson
Ushers Regina & Bob Wernimont, Rob Manthey Servers Isaac, Luke & Paul Wright Greeters Open
Sunday, February 22 8:30 am Reader Regan Miller Eucharistic Ministers Erica Meyers, Quinton Lindow, Matthew Breuer, Zach Siebenaler, Connor Rohr, Deacon Kevin Ushers Jim Lorentz, Dennis Murray, Nick Stein Servers Chris Baszuro, Ben Siebenaler, Jack Maki Greeters Rob & Cheryl Siebenaler
Stations of the Cross—the format we will be using for Stations of the Cross has been written by Father Beeson. A version for children is available in the office if you would like a copy
Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner
March 15! Only 4 weeks until the Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner. Mark your calendars for March 15, 11:30 am - 3:00 pm. Please plan to help. Next weekend, February 21/22 signups to help with the dinner will begin.
What can you do to help? Sign up to help out March 15!! We need help serving food, preparing food, setting up, cleaning up and lots more. Sign up sheets are in the church hall beginning February 21.
Sign up to bring a dessert—2 dozen of your favorite bars/cookies.
Take dinner tickets and sell them to your family, friends, and neighbors.
Take flyers and plaster your town with flyers about the dinner.
Donate a Silent Auction/Raffle item.
Stop in the hall, more information and tickets are available.
Finance Council Meeting at 6 pm & Parish Council Meeting at 7 pm this Tuesday, February 17.
St. John the Baptist School has once again been selected to participate in the Catholic United Financial raffle, which makes them one of the few schools to participate in each year of its existence. All prizes, tickets, printing, and promotional materials are provided, so every cent raised from the sale of $5 raffle tickets goes to the school. Ava & Danette will be selling tickets this weekend, stop by and get your tickets.
St. Joseph Church Blood Drive Tuesday, March 17 1:00-6:00 pm For an appointment, call Sue at 437-1614 or Sandy at 437-7973 Type “O’ especially needed.
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LITURGICAL SCHEDULE Wednesday, February 18 5 pm Lector Rebecca Susag Eucharistic Ministers Diane Illa, Sharon Illa & Julie Niebur Ushers Dan Benson Family Servers As Assigned
Saturday, February 21 6:00 pm Lector Rebecca Susag Eucharistic Ministers Mary Benson, Jim & Kathy Anderson Ushers Jeff Mace & Tim Niebur Servers Joey Roche & Caleb White
Sunday, February 22 8:00 am UshersMark Lokowich & Mark Capesius
Sunday, February 22 10:30 am Lector Kevin Weber Eucharistic Ministers Mike Milliren, Richard Roche & Dan Rohr Ushers Kent & Christy Mader Servers Jake Molitor & Jacob Peine
ST. JOSEPH PARISH CALENDAR
Sunday, February 15 8:00 am Extraordinary Form of the Mass for Joan Hoffman † 10:30 am Mass for Michael Osborn† Monday, February 16 Tuesday, February 17 Ash Wednesday, February 18 5:00 pm Mass for Isaac Lucking† 7:00 pm Extraordinary Form of the Mass NO Faith Formation Classes Thursday, February 19 8:30 am Mass for Carrol Niebur† 9:00 am—6:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration Friday, February 20 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross Saturday, February 21 5:30 –5:45 pm Reconciliation 6:00 pm Mass for Jerry Weber† Sunday, February 22 8:00 am Extraordinary Form of the Mass for Helen Schoenfelder † 10:30 am Mass for Leo Leifeld†
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] Associate Youth Minister: Norma Berens ext. 16 [email protected] Music Director: Heidi Mace [email protected] Buildings Maintenance: Nick Ries Custodian: Mike Otto Grounds Maintenance: Steve Susag Cemeterian: Rebecca Susag
Weekly Projection ........................ $4,440.00 This week’s difference .................... -$985.19 Projected year to date ............... $142,080.00 Collected year to date ............... $144,290.18 Over year to date ............................. $2,210.18
Thank you very much!
February
18—Ash Wednesday—no class 22—9th Grade Lenten Retreat 25—Class Gr K-5 6:00-7:00 pm Class Gr 6-10 7:15-8:30 pm
Please consider becoming a prayer partner for a student preparing to receive the Sacrament of First Eucharist or Confirmation. Information available in the hall.
9th Grade Lenten retreat with Sponsors Sunday, February 22 right after the 10:30 am Mass. Our sincere sympathy to Cathy Roche and family in the loss of her Mother Elisa Rivera. She passed away Wednesday, February 11, the funeral will be in Tucson. May she rest in peace.
Miesville 18U Baseball sign-up: If you will be 16, 17, or 18 years old before May 1 & would like to play on the Miesville 18U baseball team this year please email Paul Curtis at [email protected] for more info.
Thank you to all that came for the CHWC Pancake Breakfast. We served over 200 people! Thanks to all the extra help, CUF matching grant and most of all for your patience—it’s been awhile since we’ve had a Pancake Breakfast here.
Do you have old palm branches in your home? Please bring them to the church by Monday, February 16, so we can burn them for the ashes to be used on Ash Wednesday, February 18. Our Ash Wednesday service at New Trier will be at 7:30 am.
At out Parish Council meeting this week we discussed a number of potential projects our parish buildings face. We plan to have a parish meeting about them, with rough figures of costs on Saturday, March 21 following the 5:00 pm Mass. We will provide a sandwich for people to tide them over during the meeting. Please plan on attending.
At our parish council meeting we also approved an extension to our support of active members who send their children to an Archdiocesan Catholic school, such as St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Hastings or St. John the Baptist in Vermillion. Our parish will give $1,000 per child attending K-6 and $500 toward pre-school at Catholic schools. It is our hope many young families take us up on this opportunity.
Fr. Stan will be away from the parish much of Thursday and Friday this week, having a physical. There will be no Masses Friday, but there will be Stations at 5:00 pm in New Trier, and 7:00 pm in Vermillion.
Thanks to everyone who attended our Mardi Gras event. 75 people enjoyed food, fellowship, BINGO
and prizes. A special thanks to those who helped the Hospitality Committee host the event including the Usher's Club, and our Face Painters. Hospitality Committee
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ST. MARY PARISH CALENDAR
Saturday, February 14 9:00 am-9:30 am Reconciliation 4:00 pm Reconciliation 5:00 pm Mass for Rose Mary & John† Lorentz Sunday, February 15 Monday, February 16 7:30 am Mass for Helen Gergen† 8:00 am-4:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday, February 17 Ash Wednesday, February 18 7:30 am Mass for Tri-Parish Community 6:30 pm Faith Formation classes Thursday, February 19 Friday, February 20 NO Mass 5:00 pm Stations of the Cross Saturday, February 21 9:00 am—9:30 am Reconciliation 4:00 pm Reconciliation 5:00 pm Mass for Joseph & Magdalena Reinardy†
LITURGICAL SCHEDULE Saturday, February 14 5:00 pm Lector Pat & Becky O’Donnell Eucharistic Ministers Jo Stertz, Lenore Peine, Gail Kimmes, Larry Hofmeister Ushers Nick Peine, Al Reinardy, Jeff Angell Servers Stephen, Jakob & Andrew Reinardy Gift Bearers Nancy Gergen Rosary Leader Ray Gergen
Ash Wednesday, Feb 18 7:30 am Lector Rita Feidt Eucharistic Ministers As Assigned Ushers As Assigned Servers As Assigned
Saturday, February 21 5:00 pm Lector Pat & Becky O’Donnell Eucharistic Ministers John Carpenter, Pat Ramel, Karen Reinardy, Leon Gergen Ushers Larry, Dennis & Steve Beissel Servers Helena Wiik, James & Faith Reinardy
PARISH STAFF Parish Office: 651-437-5546 Email: [email protected] Business Administrator: Patti Brown Building Supervisor: Rob Enedy Music Director: Alan Reinardy Cemeterian: Michelle Kimmes
COLLECTION February 8 .......................................... $1,158.41 Ash Wednesday .................................. $25.00 CCW Dues ........................................... $20.00
Weekly budget ............................... $2,575.00 This week’s difference............. -$1,391.59.00 Budgeted year to date................. $82,400.00 Collected year to date .................. $82,113.45 Under year to date ............................ $286.55
Thank you very much! St. Mary’s
CCW Corner Thanks to Kim & Jody Reinardy for their work in making the metal
crosses for Lent. Hospitality Committee
Do you have old palm branches in your home? Please bring them to the church by Monday, February 16 so we can burn them for the ashes to be used on Ash Wednesday, February 18. Our Ash Wednesday service will be at 6:45 pm.
Tuition Assistance: At the parish council meeting this week we voted to continue to provide active parishioners with $1,200 per student toward tuition at an Archdiocesan Catholic school, grades K-8. We also increased the aid for those attending a Catholic preschool to $500 for next school year. We hope to get people to choose Catholic education at the beginning with this. Tuition at Catholic schools varies widely, but is probably lowest as St. John the Baptist in Vermillion, where in the current year tuition for grade K-6 was $1,900 for the first children, with reductions thereafter. For pre-school it was $1,100 for three-day and $990 for 2 day. Aid from our parish should make it a viable choice for many families. There is free busing from Hampton, New Trier, Empire, Miesville and other places. Please check it out. Call 651-437-2644 for information.
Fr. Stan will be away from the parish much of Thursday and Friday this week, having a physical. There will be no Masses on Friday, but there will be Stations at 5:00 pm in New Trier, and 7:00 pm in Vermillion.
Rosary Leaders Needed: We are looking for Rosary leaders for 8 a.m. Mass starting Jan. 4. Please contact the Parish Office if you would be willing to commit to a Sunday or two a month.
Children’s Liturgy: We are looking for help in leading the Children's Liturgy. If haven't done so, would need to take a Virtus training session. If there are enough volunteers, you should only have to do it once a month.
Money Counters Needed: We are in need of three more money counters to count the collection right after Mass. It takes about 15-20 minutes or less to count and then it is taken directly to the bank drop box. You would only count money once a month.. Please call the parish office if you can help with this ministry.
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PARISH STAFF Parish Office: 651-437-9030 Business Administrator: Rhonda Rother [email protected] Rel Ed Director: Sr. Tresa Margret [email protected] Cemeterian: Rosie Giefer 651-437-9025 Church Basement: 651-480-0088
ST. MATHIAS PARISH CALENDAR
Sunday, February 15 8:00 am Mass for † Ann Dohmen Monday, February 16 Tuesday, February 17 8:30 am Mass for † Joseph Schiller 9:00 am-7:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, February 18 Ash Wednesday-Day of Fast & Abstinence 6:30 pm Faith Formation Classes 6:45 pm Mass for Fr. Gilbert Endres† Thursday, February 19 Friday, February 20 Day of Abstinence NO Mass or Reconciliation 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross-Vermillion Saturday, February 21 Sunday, February 22 8:00 am Mass for † Al Gerster
LITURGICAL SCHEDULE Sunday, February 15 8:00 am Lector Bill Nelson Eucharistic Ministers Bill Nelson, Kent & Renee Otte, Chris Heiman Servers Alec & Kellen Otte Ushers Lee & Lanell Endres Greeters Kent Otte Family
COLLECTION February 8, 2015
Env & Plate ........................................ $705.00 Weekly Budget ............................... $3,000.00 Budget Year to Date ................... $99,000.00 Collected Year to Date ................ $89,561.29 Deficient to date ............................ $9,438.71* *Total Expenses compared to Envelope and plate donations only.
Thank you very much!
Do you have old palm branches in your home? Please bring them to the church by Monday, February 16 for we can burn them in the school parking lot Tuesday afternoon. Our service for Ash Wednesday at St. John the Baptist will be at 9:00 am.
Parish council meeting Tuesday, February 17 at 7:10 pm in the chapel area, church basement.
Thursday, February 19, our school will have a presentation about 5th and 6th grade for current parents of children in our school, and others who may be interested in attending those grades, or parishioners who simply want to see what we are offering.
Fr. Stan will be away from the parish much of Thursday and Friday this week, having a physical. There will be no Masses Friday, but there will be Stations at 5:00 pm in New Trier, and 7:00 pm in Vermillion.
Lewis House Donations: Our drive for the Lewis House will Continue to run through February. A box is in the back of church for the donated items. Items needed: Diapers, Wipes, Sheets, Blankets, Mattress Pads (twin, full, queen), Pillows, Socks/Mittens/Gloves(women & children), Laundry Supplies, Shampoo/Conditioner, Hairbrushes/Combs, Toothbushes/Toothpaste, Educational toys ages 0-6 years, Gift Cards for Groceries, Gas, Walmart, Target, etc.
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PreK-Grade 6 Molly Whinnery,
Principal
St John's School-Vermillion Announces Open House Date:
5th & 6th Grade Info Night: Thursday, February 19 at 6:30 pm. Contact the School Office for more information at 651-437-2644 or www.stjohns-vermillion.com, or find us on Facebook at Alumni & Friends of St John the Baptist Catholic School.
No School February 16 for President’s Day.
Science Fair: Outside the classroom, students in grades 3 through 6 are busy conducting required science fair experiments and projects, while many additional students in grades pre-K through 2nd may join in the excitement and also present a project to judges on Science Fair day, Friday, February 27. Top student scientists in grades 3 through 6th will advance to regional competition in Mankato.
Birthday Bags: The Second Grade of St. John's School will be putting together Birthday Bags for the residents at the Lewis House in Hastings. These bags will contain cake mix, canned frosting, candles, and a small greeting packaged in a gift bag for the people who are celebrating birthday while staying at the Lewis House. The Second Grade invites everyone to donate items for the Birthday Bags. Items can be sent to school with a Second Grader or given to Maria Therres before February 20.
PARISH STAFF School Principal: Molly Whinnery 651-437-2644 [email protected] Parish Office: 651-437-9030 [email protected] Business Administrator: Rhonda Rother Rel Ed Director: Sr. Tresa Margret [email protected] Music Director: Patty Aslesen [email protected] Cemeterian: Greg Ries & Rhonda Rother
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH CALENDAR
Sunday, February 15 10:00 am Mass for † Leo & Rosalie Bauer Monday, February 16 Tuesday, February 17 6:00—6:30 pm Reconciliation 6:30 pm Mass for † Karen Murray 7:10 pm Parish Council Mtg Wednesday, February 18 Ash Wednesday-Day of Fast & Abstinence 9:00 am Mass for † Frances Schlinsog Thursday, February 19 7:00 pm Bible Study-Chapel Friday, February 20 Day of Abstinence 9:00 am Bible Study—Chapel 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross-Vermillion Saturday, February 21 Sunday, February 22 10:00 am Mass for † Unborn Children
LITURGICAL SCHEDULE Sunday, February 15 10:00 am Lector Renee Kasel Eucharistic Ministers Mike Slavik, Renee Vought, Kathy Kriha, Kyle & Sharee Hanson Servers Lukas Hanson, Cade Kasel, Collin Anderson Ushers Kevin, Fred, KB & Eric Bauer Rosary Leader Sue Bauer Money Counters Bob & Linda Myers, Brian & Jan Eldevik
COLLECTION February 1, 2015
Envelopes & Plate ........................... $3,231.05 Weekly Budget ............................... $3,700.00 Budget Year to Date .................. $140,400.00 Collected Year to Date .............. $140,096.76 Shortage to date ................................. $303.24
Monday, February 16 (No School - Presidents Day) Grades 5-8 Bring your Nerf Weapons from 3:30 to 5:30 pm to the church basement. We will also have soup Supper. Parents needed!
Welch Ski Event Monday ~ February 16
10 am—4 pm Grades 6—12
Lift Ticket—$23 or Lift ticket & rental—$39.
Forms available on St. Joseph’s, website: www.stjosephmiesville.com
All Youth welcome! Contact Norma Berens if you need
Catholic Heart Work Camp: Students going into 9th grade and older there are still spots available for the Catholic Heart Work Camp mission this summer July 19-24th. We will be traveling to Detroit Lakes to help those who most need it. Fundraising opportunities are available. Contact Norma Berens of St Joseph’s in Miesville for more details. [email protected]
Miesville 18U
Baseball Sign-Up
If you will be 16, 17, or 18 years old
before May 1 and would like to play on the Miesville 18U baseball team this year please email Paul Curtis at [email protected] for more information.
Living the Discerning Life: An Ignatian Guide for Everyday Living Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V. 8:30 am – 3:00 pm February 21-22 James B. Woulfe Alumni Hall, Anderson Student Center, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul Campus Sponsored by Campus Ministry, Catholic Studies Master of Arts Program, Alumni Relations, St. Paul Seminary, and the Office of Mission. To register, visit the UST Campus Ministry website and look under “Retreats”. For questions, call Vanessa Walsh (651-962-6562) or Laura Stierman (651-962-5864).
Marriage Encounter Weekend: As we prepare for Lent let us think about ways to change our hearts and enrich our Sacrament of Marriage. Take time now to build a stronger Sacrament. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is April 17-19 in Frontenac. Early registration is highly recommended. For more info visit website at: twincitieswwme.org or call Brent & Tracy at 612-756-8720 [email protected]
Lenten exploration of core values for a faith community
Lent is a time to step back and gain some perspective. This Lent St. Joseph’s Parish in Rosemount & Apple Valley is hosting a three-part series of mini-retreats on core values for a parish. Any parish. Fr. Bob Schwartz, a nationally recognized retreat director and speaker, will be leading the exploration. A meal is provided beforehand – Soup supper (6 pm) following our Stations of the Cross (5:30 pm). Fri, Feb 20 ~ Fri., March 6 ~ Fri., March 20. Free and there is a Lenten meal of non-meat soup and salad and bread on these three Fridays. St. Joseph Church, Rosemount, 651-423-4402 ~ www.stjosephcommunity.org
Tuesday March 3 5:30-8:00pm St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church
This annual event kicks off the Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign for Hastings Family Service. All proceeds from Hastings Tastings and throughout the month of March, are proportionately matched by two foundations. It's an evening of friends, fun, and food and is a great way to give back by supporting to the community.
Tickets are $35 and help feed a family of 5 for over a week! Purchase yours ONLINE or at the following locations: Coborn's, Cub, the YMCA, and Hastings Family Service.
Silent Auction Item Request: We are currently seeking donations for the silent auction. If you have sporting tickets, vacations, professional services, golf outings, theater tickets, gift cards, or other items, please email Kelsey or call 651-437-7134.
Monday Gn 4:1-15, 25/Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10/Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday Jl 2:12-18/2 Cor 5:20--6:2/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday Dt 30:15-20/Lk 9:22-25 Friday Is 58:1-9a/Mt 9:14-15 Saturday Is 58:9b-14/Lk 5:27-32 Sunday Gn 9:8-15/1 Pt 3:18-22/Mk 1:12-15
OUR PARISH COMMUNITY 10
Lenten Regulations The following Lenten Regulations will serve as a guide in your observance of Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday, February 18. “Christian faithful are to do penance through prayer, fasting, abstinence and by exercising works of piety and charity. All Fridays through the year, and especially during Lent, are penitential days”. Abstinence: All who have reached their 14th birthday are to abstain from eating meat on Ash Wednesday and on all Fridays during Lent.
Fasting: All those who are 18 or older, until their 59th birthday, are to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Only one full meal is allowed on days of fast. Tow other meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to one’s need: but, together, they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids are allowed. The obligation does not apply to those whose health or ability to work would be affected seriously. People in doubt about fast or abstinence should consult a parish priest or confessor.
PLEASE PRAY FOR Jennifer Geiger, Mary Anne Hennen-Kummer, Dorothy Stoffel, Karen Banaszewski, Kristin Fox, June Guldan,
Hailey Bauer, Vi Schlichting, Jackie Hoey, Jean Bauer, Arnold Meyer, Beth Siebenaler, Mary Gerlach, Carl Rice, Betty Hoffman, Vern Lagerquist, Gordy Schroeder, Francis Popelka, Bud Thurmes, Patricia Hartmann, Betty Beskau, Jo Lind, Carter Nicolai, Betty Werner, John Bauer, Tony Nicolai
If you know someone that would appreciate prayers for their health and wellness, please call me at the office. -Patti
St. Pius ~ Cannon Falls St. Joseph’s ~ Miesville St. Mary’s ~ New Trier St. Mathias ~ Hampton
St. John the Baptist ~ Vermillion
New Parishioners: Please contact the parish office to register. Sacrament of Marriage: Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance. Infant Baptism: Please contact the parish office near the time of birth or adoption to arrange for this special event and for pre-baptismal parental instruction. Hospital Patients: Please contact the parish office when you are admitted to a hospital.
Please submit bulletin announcements to your Parish Secretary by 10:00 am Tuesday.
KNIGHTS CORNER…
The Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring a
program called “Forty Cans for Forty Days” which promotes that each individual in each parish should donate one non-perishable food item per day of Lent. This would collect an enormous amount of food, and could be done for less than a dollar a day.
Catholic Youth Camp
Information Night for Parents Wednesday,
February 25, 6-7 pm St. Joseph Church ~ Miesville
(in the Youth Room) Meet Natalie King, Director of CYC and learn about the amazing Summer Camp programs CYC offers! Catholic Youth Camp is located in McGregor, MN and is Minnesota’s only Catholic Summer Camp for kids, and also offers a Family Camp Week. Also find out ways to save money off of the Camp tuition! For more details, contact Heidi Adricula [email protected].
