Central Office in Holdingford Hours: Mon.-Wed. 10 to 3, Thurs. 1 to 5 Website: tworiverscatholic.com Office: (320) 228-0105 Father: (320)228-0110 In case of emergency or a death, call Father at the Rectory 746-2231. Parish Pastoral Team Father Gregory Mastey, Pastor Kristin Molitor, New Evangelization Coordinator [email protected]Shirley Willoughby, Business Manager Office hours: Wed. 10 to 3 p.m. [email protected]Jessie Johnson, Secretary [email protected]Confession Times: Before weekday Masses at 7:30 a.m. Saturday: 7:30 p.m. St. Anna Marriage: Couples are to begin preparation 6-12 months in advance and must call the Central Office to meet with Father Gregory before setting a date. Diocesan Marriage Preparation Classes are required. Baptism: Call to schedule Baptism. A baptism class is offered quarterly. Shut-Ins: Please call us. New Parishioners: Please introduce yourself to Father after Mass and call the Central Office. If you are leaving our parishes please call the central office so we can update our census. Thank you. P.O. Box 308, Holdingford, MN 56340 The Catholic Communities of Bowlus, Holdingford and St. Anna St. Stanislaus Kostka, Bowlus All Saints, Holdingford Immaculate Conception, St. Anna The Fourth Sunday of Lent March 31, 2019 “Then let us celebrate with a feast, because this son of mine was dead, and has come to life again; he was lost, and has been found.” Homa Bay, Kenya Blessings to all the delegates who made it home safely last week! They celebrated a farewell Mass in Homa Bay and afterwards, traveled to Kisumu, where they were greeted by the Arch Bishop. The following day, their flight left for home from Nairobi. Please keep the delegates in your prayers as they return home to share their stories and insights about our sister parish. Welcome home Carol and Allan! If you would like to learn more or to join our committee, contact: Janel Heinen 290-2877 Welcome to Bishop Donald Kettler for Confirmation 2:00 p.m. Sunday!
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Central Office in Holdingford Hours: Mon.-Wed. 10 to 3, Thurs. 1 to 5 Website: tworiverscatholic.com Office: (320) 228-0105 Father: (320)228-0110 In case of emergency or a death, call Father at the Rectory 746-2231. Parish Pastoral Team Father Gregory Mastey, Pastor Kristin Molitor, New Evangelization Coordinator [email protected] Shirley Willoughby, Business Manager Office hours: Wed. 10 to 3 p.m. [email protected] Jessie Johnson, Secretary [email protected] Confession Times: Before weekday Masses at 7:30 a.m. Saturday: 7:30 p.m. St. Anna Marriage: Couples are to begin preparation 6-12 months in advance and must call the Central Office to meet with Father Gregory before setting a date. Diocesan Marriage Preparation Classes are required. Baptism: Call to schedule Baptism. A baptism class is offered quarterly. Shut-Ins: Please call us. New Parishioners: Please introduce yourself to Father after Mass and call the Central Office. If you are leaving our parishes please call the central office so we can update our census. Thank you.
P.O. Box 308, Holdingford, MN 56340
The Catholic Communities of Bowlus, Holdingford and St. Anna
St. Stanislaus Kostka, Bowlus All Saints, Holdingford
Immaculate Conception, St. Anna The Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 31, 2019 “Then let us celebrate with a feast, because this son of mine was dead, and has come to life again; he was lost, and has been found.”
Homa Bay, Kenya Blessings to all the delegates who made it home safely last week! They celebrated a farewell Mass in Homa Bay and afterwards, traveled to Kisumu, where they were greeted by the Arch Bishop. The following day, their flight left for home from Nairobi. Please keep the delegates in your prayers as they return home to share their stories and insights about our sister parish.
Welcome home Carol and Allan!
If you would like to learn more or to join our
committee, contact: Janel Heinen 290-2877
Welcome to Bishop Donald Kettler for Confirmation 2:00 p.m. Sunday!
The Healing Power of God
Eucharistic Adoration Every Monday All Saints-St. Mary’s 8:00 a.m.– 10:00 p.m. Every Saturday St. Stanislaus Kostka 6:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m. Daily Mass Eucharistic Adoration is also held for one hour following daily Mass on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. No Adoration if there is a funeral on that day. Confession and the Rosary begin 1/2 hour before Mass.
New Evangelization Corner
This Week’s Events
Teckla Scegura Donald Wenderski Connie Young
Lee Bieniek Marcie Selinski Kieran Kloss
Bernice Carlson Katie Yurczyk Judy Schehr
Tyson Myers Matt Myers Reagan Zierdan
LeRoy Johannes Nancy Bieniek Evelyn Trettel
Cayden Van Norman Melissa Scepurek Baby Wyatt
Arnold Voss Louise Bieniek
Remember in prayer all who are in need of the Lord’s Healing and Strength
Baptism Classes 2019 This class is required before the Baptism of your first child. The next class is scheduled for April 14th at 11:30 a.m. in the Central Office. Please contact the Central Office to sign up.
Dear Friends, Last weekend I attended a Catholic conference where the key-note speaker told us that the word “faith” was spelled “R-I-S-K.” A quick glance in the dictionary reveals that the word “risk” means to be exposed to danger or harm. Brothers and sisters, do we love Jesus enough to take risks for him? How far are we willing to go to share the Gospel?
This afternoon our confirmation candidates will receive the sacrament of Confirmation. Let’s pray that this fiery outpouring of the Holy Spirit will empower them to boldly spread the Gospel. And may this outpouring of the Holy Spirit also empower all of us to become a community of Holy Risk Takers. ~Kristin Molitor
Sun. March 31 All Saints-St. Hedwig’s 2:00 p.m. Confirmation
Mon. April 1 Adoration All Saints-St. Mary’s 7:00 p.m. Women’s Prayer Group 7:00 p.m. Christian Mothers/Rosary Sodality
Tues. April 2 All Saints-St. Mary’s 4:00 p.m. 40 Days for Life Rosary All Saints-St. Hedwig’s 7:30 p.m. Homa Bay Stations of the Cross
Wed. April 3
Thur. April 4 All Saints-St. Mary’s after Mass– Quilting 6:30 p.m. Finance Council Meeting 8:00 p.m. K of C St. Isidore Council All Saints-St. Hedwig’s Faith Formation Building 6:30 p.m. Divine Mercy Study
Sat. April 6 St. Stanislaus Adoration All Saints-St. Mary’s 8:00 a.m. Men’s Prayer Group
Sun. April 7 Confessions in Upsala
Fri. April 5 Pelican Lake Ballroom 5:00 p.m. Youth Fish Fry
News & Events Weekly Readings Monday: Is 65:17-21/ Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12/ Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 49:8-15/Jn 5:17-30 Thursday: Ex 32:7-14/Jn 5:31-47 Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22/ Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Saturday: Jer 11:18-20/Jn 7:40-53 Sunday: Is 43:16-21/Phil 3:8-14/ Jn 8:1-11
Financial Contributions PARISH INCOME March 24, 2019 _______________ AS $ 3,535.00 IC $ 1,201.00 SS $ 2,078.86
Thank you for your generosity! For where your treasure is, there also will
your heart be.” —Luke 12: 34
Lenten Events at
40 Days for Life we will be praying the Rosary from 4-5 p.m. on Tuesdays in and in front of All Saints-St. Mary’s in Holdingford. Please join us on April 2nd and 9th. If you have questions call Virginia (651) 214-9791.
Lenten Organ Concert Sunday, March 31st, St. Cloud • “Seven Last Words” featuring Dr. Jacob Benda performing on the organ accompanied by St. Mary’s Choir at 4 p.m.
Taize Prayer Around the Cross April 5th from 7 to 8 p.m. This prayer will be led by the Crosier Fathers and Brothers and includes the ritual blessing with the relic of St. Odilia.
Diocesan Chrism Mass Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. with The Most Rev. Donald J. Kettler. All are welcome to attend.
“Via Crucis” by Franz Liszt Stations of the Cross choral and organ event featuring Dr. Charles Echols, organ; Fr. Matthew Kuhn, vocals, and the Cathedral Singers. Friday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m. Good Friday, April 19th at 8 p.m. Easter Retreat for Two There will be a drawing for two people either husband and wife or two friends to go together to Pacem in Terris. If you would like to go please write your names together and put them in the box at back of church. Drawing will be on Holy Thursday.
Prayer Vigil at Planned Parenthood Thursdays 1-7 p.m. through April 14th in front of Planned Parenthood Contact: Marilou 247-9838
Weekly Offering
Catholic United Financial and the St. Joseph Council is sponsoring a Match-ing Grant Breakfast and Quilt Raffle Sunday, April 14th at All Saints – St. Mary’s. Ham, sausage, pancakes, eggs & fresh baked carmel rolls will be served from 9 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. Free will offering to benefit Faith Formation.
Homa Bay Coffee Cakes Coffee cakes can be picked up at All Saints-St. Mary’s basement on April 12th from 4 to 6 p.m. Helpers are needed on that day. No experience necessary. There are a variety of tasks to do and all help is greatly appreciated. Call Lenore 746-2574
The movie “Unplanned” will be shown at the Quarry Cinema in Cold Spring opening the weekend of March 29th –31st. Spirit 92.9 is Sponsoring reduced tickets at $6 each. Tickets can be ordered on their website through “Shop and Save” or call 251-1780.
May Eternal Rest Be Granted to Arlene Dobis
Funeral was March 21, 2019
All Saints-St. Hedwig’s
May Eternal Rest Be Granted to John Ebnet
Funeral was March 22, 2019
All Saints-St. Mary’s
Fr. Gregory and Catholic United Financial invite you to join us for a special presentation discussing the topic of End of Life Considerations from a Catholic Prospective. This event will be held on Monday, April 29th at St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish in Bowlus, at at 9:30 a.m. and again at 6:30 p.m. The presentation includes: 1) The moral and spiritual aspects of the End of Life from a Catholic perspective including Living Wills, Durable Medical Power of Attorney, DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) orders, End of Life issues, Advanced Directives, and the Church’s pastoral guidelines for Cremation. 2) John Tetzloff from Catholic United Financial will present information about financial planning, wills, and trusts. This event is absolutely free and open to everyone. Please RSVP for the morning or evening session to Bailey Wiczek at 320-360-2309 or Dean Demarais at 320-685-8899 to reserve your spot!
Daughters of Isabella's Meeting April 1 at Our Lady of Lourdes in the basement at 6:00 PM.
Diocesan Mission Rally April 11th, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church The day will include fair trade sales, mission group displays, Mass and lunch with Bishop Kettler. Call the Mission Office 251-1100 to register. Cost is $10.
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Knights of Columbus
We welcome new members anytime.
Catholic United Financial M I N I S T R E E Community service rooted in faith
Look here for suggestions for our MinisTree Program. When completing a task fill out one of the MinisTree cards found in the back of church and turn it into the Central Office or collection basket. If more than one person is helping with the task, each should fill out a card. *Help set up chairs for Confirmation * Church Cleaning
St. Stanislaus Ham Bingo fundraiser for St. Stanislaus parish will be Sunday, April 14th at 1:30 p.m. at St. Stanislaus Church, Bowlus. If you are interested in helping or making a donation towards the Bingo, it is greatly appreciated. We are looking for raffle prizes, monetary donations for the hams and food for the luncheon. Please contact Rita Trettel 360-6767 or Tom and Joanie Fussy 584-5670. Come join in the fun! St. Stan’s Spring Church Cleaning: Thursday, April 11th, 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Men and women of the parish are asked to come when you can and help prepare the church for Holy Week and the Easter Season and beyond. We will be cleaning the pews, the Sacristy, Gathering space (including windows), dusting wherever is needed and whatever else is needed to “clean out the winter dust and dirt”. Check the list in the Gathering Space for tasks and check them off when completed. Please bring a pail and cleaning cloth. Questions: Bob or Jan Maciej 584-5283. Than you!
Immaculate Conception
All Saints Quilting We will be quilting every Thursday until quilts are completed. Please join in after the 8:00 a.m. Mass until 3:00 p.m. at All Saints- St. Mary’s. New quilters welcome! Building Committee The building committee is planning to interview a professional fund-raiser, if anyone knows of someone in their family let Father know. We are fundraising for either a new church or repairs depending on how much money we get. Next meeting on April 29th. Christian Mothers/Rosary Sodality will meet on Monday, April 1st at All Saints-St. Mary’s Faith Formation room at 7:00 p.m.
We invite you to meet several ‘companions’ that encountered Jesus along the road to Calvary. Place yourself in their shoes and experience Holy Week in a new light. This special event was written and is performed by the parishioners of St. Francis of Assisi Church, St. Francis. Wednesday, April 10th at 7:00 p.m Friday, April 12th at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13th at 7:30 p.m. Palm Sunday, April 14th at 1:00 p.m.
Cost: Free-Jesus already paid the price.
Parish Bazaar News Our parish bazaar is Sunday, June 30, 2019. Cash Raffle - Businesses or individuals wishing to donate to the cash raffle, please contact Brenda Dobis at 320-241-6962 by Monday, April 15th. The following donations are needed: Paddle Wheel game - $10-$15 range prizes Suggestions: kitchen & household items, toys, sports equipment, dolls, stuffed animals, tools, jewelry & movie passes Kids games - Prizes under $1, suitable for children Suggestions: coloring books, reading books, colors & trinkets Country Store - $1 range prizes Suggestions: canned goods, candles, jewelry, jellies & plants Silent Auction - Larger hand crafted items preferred; suggestions: dish towels, wood items etc., Contact Pat Schmainda, 320-420-6774 **You may bring your donations to the church basement before or after the 8:00pm Saturday evening Mass. Please label your donations: “Bazaar prizes”.
St. Gregory Knights of Columbus Next Meeting will be on April 2nd at 8 p.m., at St. Mary’s, Upsala Divine Mercy Novena sponsored by the Knights will start on Good Friday, April 19th. More details to come. Annual Breakfast and Raffle April 7th after 8 a.m. Mass at St. Mary’s in Up-sala. To donate a prize contact: Grand Knight, John Kokett 573-4239 St. Isidore Knights of Columbus Meeting: April 4th 8 p.m. All Saints-St. Mary’s Chicken and Ham Dinner Sunday, April 28th 3:30 –7p.m. at The Pelican Lake Ballroom in St. Anna. Cost $10, Ages 5-10 are $6 and under 4 Free! Annual Cash Raffle Only 250 tickets sold-$20 per ticket. Drawing of winners is on May 2nd. First Prize: $750. To buy a ticket, contact Duane Kunstleben 290-3062, Mike Peters 746-2377
Journey with Jesus to Calvary
Faith Formation & GIFT (Generations In Faith Together)
Mass Schedule Mon. April 1
8:00 St. Stanislaus (no Stations or Adoration)
Tues. April 2
Homa Bay Committee will be leading stations 7:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross
Wed. April 3
No Mass
Thurs. April 4
Saint Isidore of Seville, Bishop and Doctor of the Church No Mass
Fri. April 5
First Friday Saint Vincent Ferrer, Priest No Mass
Sat. April 6
First Saturday 8:00 p.m. Immaculate Conception
Sun. April 7
Fourth Sunday of Lent 8:00 a.m. All Saints-St. Mary’s 10:00 a.m. St. Stanislaus
+John Ebnet
+Joshua Scepaniak
For the People +Louis Wentland
Youth Fish Fry Pelican Lake Ballroom
April 5th 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Contact Bob or Shelley Vouk if you’d like to serve.
746-3333
Please pray for Fr. Gregory who will be on his annual retreat this week.
Upsala Mass times: Monday – No Mass Tuesday – St. Mary 6 p.m. with Confessions 5 – 5:45 p.m. Wednesday – St. Francis 8 a.m Stations of the Cross at St. Mary at 6:35 p.m. Adoration at St. Mary 12-6 p.m. Thursday – St. Edward 8 a.m. Friday – St. Mary 7:30 a.m. Stations of the Cross at St. Francis at 8 p.m.
May our students be filled
with the Holy Spirit today as they receive the
Sacrament of Confirmation. Please keep them in your
Prayers.
Everyone welcome to attend at 2:00 p.m. All Saints-St. Hedwig’s
EasterCard Coloring by the St. Stanislaus Faith Formation students.
Blessings and prayers for the young women who attended the Vocations Jamboree at the University of Mary in Bismark,
Seniors! Stay close to your faith in college. Let us know where you plan to attend and we will connect you to the campus Newman Center.
Jesus!
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