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Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

In today’s Gospel Jesus teaches His disciples what many would consider the fundamental prayer of the Christian life, the Our Father. It’s one of the first prayers we learn as a child, and for good reason – it encompasses all the spiritual needs that we have as a people in relationship with God. We are praying that God always be first in our lives, that His Will be done, that we be provided for in our needs, and that we be protected against all spiritual danger. I en-courage us all to reflect deeply on those words that we pray so often – it can be a fruitful prayer in and of itself.

The Our Father is a fundamental spoken prayer of the Mass, but did you know that we also pray in other ways, even physically? This is the beautiful thing about the Catholic Mass – we are lifting up our pray-ers to God not just with our words, but with our minds, hearts and bodies as well. How do we do this?

Genuflection: Genuflection is defined as the bending down on one knee before the awesomeness of God’s presence. We’re probably in the habit of genuflecting before the tabernacle as we enter or leave our pew. We bend down on the right knee as a profound act of reverence before the presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. It can also be a beautiful moment of unit-ing our hearts to Him if we are able to do it mindfully. When you enter any Catholic church, look for the tab-ernacle, where Jesus waits for you (it’s marked by a red candle nearby), and show reverence to Him by bending the knee.

Beating of the breast: This is a gesture that not many people do nowadays but, I believe, should be re-vived. It’s most commonly done during the Confiteor at the beginning of Mass, when we recall our sins and ask for God’s pardon and mercy: “I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned…” We beat our breast three times, each time the word “fault” is spoken in the following: “Through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault.” We do this as a recognition that we are sinners in need of God’s mercy, hearkening back to the beating of the breast that repentant sinners would do throughout the Scriptures.

Bowing: If you follow along in the missalette during the Creed, then you probably notice the instruction to bow the head at the words “and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man.” You probably notice me bowing as well. It’s not a

gesture reserved only for the priest, however. By bow-ing, we express reverence for the mystery of the Incarna-tion, when God became man in the person of Jesus Christ. On the Feast of the Annunciation (March 25) and on Christmas (December 25), we replace the bow with a genuflection, in order to show greater reverence for the days when we actually celebrate the coming of Jesus into the world, either at His conception or at His birth.

Act of reverence before Communion: We are asked to make an act of reverence as we approach the altar to receive the Eucharist. It’s similar to the act of respect we might show to a king as we approach his throne, only in this case we are approaching someone greater, the King of kings and Lord of lords. We express this reverence with a simple bow of the head before receiving.

I would encourage us all, if we haven’t already done so, to incorporate these gestures more fully into our worship at Mass. Gestures allow our bodies to worship along with our hearts, minds and souls. With an understanding of why we do them, it will greatly enrich your experience of the Mass and make your relationship with Christ more fruitful.

God bless,

Fr. Chris Shofner

Fr.chris@hotmail.com

Communion Hosts - Sensitive to Gluten

Please see Fr. Shofner prior to Mass if you are in need

of these special hosts, or if you have questions.

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MASS INTENTIONS

SATURDAY, August 3rd - 5:15 pm

Altar Servers: Ethan Hathaway & Claire Hathaway

Greeters: Chuck & Pat Fogarty

Lector: Kathy Pfarr Eucharistic Ministers: Shawn & Terri Kirby

Ushers: Dick O’Connell, Mark Skelly

Dale & Jan Winters

SUNDAY, August 4th - 8:00 am Altar Servers: Ethan Genelin & Wyatt Genelin

Greeter: Maribeth Feeney

Lector: Dave Pfarr Eucharistic Ministers: Linda Endres & Jan Biehler Ushers: Scott Hammer, Ron Burns, John May, Bob Latzke

SUNDAY, August 4th - 10:30 am

Altar Servers: Grace McDonald & Brogan Schaefer Greeters: Frank & Norma Fettig

Eucharistic Ministers: Julie & Tom Rabaey

Ushers: Shawn Ludwig, Frank Fettig, Brian Pfarr, Jerry Rheaume

MUSIC AT SUNDAY MASS Saturday, August 3rd - 5:15 pm: Joe Roby

Sunday, August 4th - 8:00 am: Joe Roby

Sunday, August 4th - 10:30 am: Joe Roby

LITURGY ROLES

Monday, July 29nd - 8:00 am

Prayer & Communion Service *Y

Tuesday, July 30th - 8:00 am

Ivan Guertin V

Wednesday, July 31st - 8:00 am Valerie Pilman Y

Thursday, August 1st – 8:00 am Cathy & Dave Porter Y

Friday, August 2nd - 8:00 am Katy Zimmerman & Kathleen Donahue V

Friday, August 2nd - 10:00 am (Nursing Home) Valerie Pilman Y

Saturday, August 3rd - 8:00 am Millie AalidV

Saturday, August 3rd - 5:15 pm Leon & Craig Glazier V

Sunday, August 4th - 8:00 am Travis Reak V

Sunday, July 28th - 10:30 am

Bob & Tom Casey V

*Eucharistic Ministers will provide the Eucharist V Deceased Individuals

Prayers - Sick & Recovering

Please remember in your prayers friends and

members of our parish family who are sick, recover-

ing from illness, and also for those who care for

them. To add or remove a name, please contact the

Parish Office at 507-665-3811.

Willard Bardon, Mary Ann Bauer, Richard Doherty,

Theresa Doherty, Jeanette Donovan, Erin Goedeker,

Pastor Diane Goulson, Michelle Guckeen, Gary Hart-

mann, Janice Hentges, Denise Hogan, Tom Kunkel,

Greg Marquette, Judy Millard, Mary Ann O’Rourke,

Sharon Pinney, Vicki Plonske, Rebecca Popowski,

Brina Powers, David Powers, Ed Rasmussen,

Anna Mae Scheiber, Anne Schmidt, Jim Sjobakken,

Maura Whitaker

Collections

For the Weekend of 07/21/2019

Weekly Offering $ 5,582.00

Children’s Collection $ 14.00

WeShare $ 1,330.00

Maintenance Fund $ 20.00

School Support $ 23.00

Votive Envelopes $ 31.00

Total Collection $ 7,000.00

Thank You!

St. Thomas Announcements

¨ Fr. Roger Hessian will say Mass on Saturday,

August 10th at 5:00 pm

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Patrons of St. Anne’s School & SCRIP

During the summer months SCRIP will be available to

purchase at CornerStone State Bank weekdays (during

bank hours) and after all weekend Masses at church.

If you have questions, please contact the St. Anne’s

Patrons Board at: stannespatronsboard@gmail.com

Thank You for supporting our SCRIP Program!

Diamond Jubilee—This Sunday

60 Years of God’s calling for

Sister Shirley Steines, S.S.N.D.

Celebrating Mass on Sunday, July 28th

at 10:30 am Liturgy at

St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lamberton, MN

Cards of appreciation can be sent to:

Sister Shirley Steines

400 W. 2nd Avenue

P.O. Box 458

Lamberton, MN 56152

- Fall Retreat

This retreat is an uplifting experience to

help those who are suffering from the

loss of a loved one, to find hope and healing in their

grief journey.

Small Group breakout sessions will be held for

several types of loss. Groups will be led by those who

have experienced the same loss, and understand

what you are going through.

+ Loss of Child + Loss of Spouse

+ Loss through Suicide + Loss of Sibling/Parent

+ Loss through Pregnancy or Infant Loss

Friday, September 13th at 7:00 pm thru Sunday,

September 15th at 11:00 am at the Franciscan

Retreat & Spirituality Center in Prior Lake, MN.

For more information or to register contact

Marlene Hunt: phone 507-381-1177

email: marlenehunt53@gmail.com

Facebook: Hope United Grief Group

Jenna Beth Holicky & Jacob Ryan Thompson

Erin Pfarr & Cyril Moreau

Shannon Mara Russell & Zacharish Rolf Hahnen

(at St. Thomas)

Condolences to the family of Daniel Schwartz who

passed away on Saturday, July 6th.

May God comfort his family and friends

during this time of loss.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord.

And let perpetual light shine upon him.

Sunday Giving –

Online Giving with WeShare

The WeShare service is for elec-

tronic giving (from a bank account) and/or by credit

card.

To sign up for WeShare giving, go online to:

stanneslesueur.weshareonline.org

If you have questions or would like more information,

please contact the Parish Office at 665-3811.

“I called to the Lord in my distress, and He answered me”

If you or someone you love is grieving the loss of a child to

abor!on, come and experience the healing mercy of Jesus

Christ on our weekend retreat.

The next Rachel’s Vineyard Twin Ci!es’ retreat is Aug. 2-4.

For more informa!on, contact Nancy at:

rachels@rvineyardmn.org, call 763-250-9313, or visit

www.rvineyardmn.org.

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YOUR CHURCH NEEDS YOU!

PRAYER CHAIN

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

GREETERS

LECTORS

FUNERAL HELP

CCW (Council of Catholic Women)

MISSION SEWING

ALTAR SERVERS

PASTORAL COUNCIL

FINANCE COUNCIL

FACILITIES COORDINATOR

Support Group for Divorced

& Separated People

A non-denominational support

group for divorced and separated

people meets the 1st and 3rd

Tuesday of each month. The topic

for August 6 and 20 is “Allow God

To Step In”.

They meet in the lower level at

St. Wenceslaus, 215 Main Street

East, New Prague from 7 pm to

8:30 pm. For more information

contact Deacon Bob Wagner

(952-758-0463) or Mary (952-873-

6781).

Pre-School Summer Program

VBS – Barnyard Roundup—STARTS TONIGHT

The Barnyard Roundup Pre-School Program starts tonight, July 28th. It’s not to late to sign up, you can register at the door.

For Preschool (age 3) thru Kindergarten

Sunday, July 28th thru Thurs, August 1st - 5:30 to 7:30 pm each night

Thursday evening is a special performance at 7 pm by campers to highlight our week of learning and fun!

*For more information, please check out our page online at http://stmarysthenry.org/. Registration forms cans be found at the church entrances, the church office or by contacting Jean Boothby, Faith Formation Coordinator, jeanrb@frontier.com 507-357-4838.

Principal, Anne Lewis

A"en#on all School Families!

Þ There will be another Family Informa!on Night on August 6th at 6:30 pm at

St. Anne’s School. Drop by to learn more about our school and ask any

ques!ons you may have.

Þ The Open House for school families for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year

will be on Wednesday, August 28th from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at St. Anne’s School.

You will be able to tour the school, get a look at your child’s classroom, put

your class supplies away and meet the teachers.

We are looking forward to another great school year!

Þ St. Anne’s School has a wish list. If you are interested in dona!ng, please contact

Anne Lewis at 507-665-39811.

Þ St. Anne’s School is looking for someone who loves to cook and loves kids to be our

Kitchen Coordinator. If interested, please contact Anne Lewis at 507-665-2489.

Church Directory Pictures Are Here…

For those of you who had your picture taken

and only asked for the free 8 x 10. They will be

in the back of church for you to pick up.

If you ordered additional pictures, the 8 x 10 will

be mailed directly to your home with your order.

If you have any questions, please call the Par-

ish Center Office at 507-665-3811.

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Seven Secrets of Successful Stewards By Paul Wilkes

Catholic Update, Liguori Publica!ons, One Liguori Drive, Liguori, MO

63057-9999, 2015

Good stewardship is not a formula or a specific recipe. “To four parts !me, and two parts talent, sprinkle three parts treas-

ure over the top, and serve.” Not at all. Various !mes in our lives, we will be more able to give of our !me, talents, our

treasure.

The busy young execu!ve may not have the !me to sit in a re!rement home and play bingo every morning, but she may

have the organiza!onal skills to put that ministry together. A re!red couple with a fixed income may have to be careful

about their limited finances, but they may be able to spend !me in the daycare center with children of working parents.

The good steward prac!ces the truism, “Do what you can. Not what you can’t.” Different situa!ons in the lives of our

families, our parishes, our communi!es will call forth different applica!ons of those three trusty pillars of good steward-

ship: !me, talent, treasure.

I know of a North Carolina plas!c surgeon who contributes generously to his Church and also spends two weeks a year in a

remote village in the Caribbean, employing his talent: repairing cle$ palates and disfiguring burns that have marginalized

these unpaying but no less need pa!ents.

I know of a woman who cleans offices in Alaska who contributes her “widow’s mite” each week and also beau!fully ar-

ranges the altar flowers and lovingly irons the altar cloths used in the liturgies.

I know of people with a short a'en!on span who perform ministries that call on them to see many people in a limited

amount of !me , and I know people who have enormous pa!ence and can listen for hours.

Each is a good-and sensible-steward. Each looks inward at what she or he has to offer and offers it. Good stewards are

inten!onal stewards, consciously se(ng aside for God’s use some por!on of their !me, talent, treasure, but in propor!on

that make sense at that point in their life’s journey.

And good stewards don’t envision themselves as soloists. Rather, they are happy to take their places as members of a vast

chorus of goodness, with a rich combina!on of gi$s making a joyful noise.

STEWARDSHIP

Caring for God’s Gifts Together

Special Projects Fund

The Church of St. Anne’s has Special Projects Fund that is

to be used primarily for capital improvement projects.

Recently within the past year, dona!ons to this fund have

helped with the cost of resurfacing our parish and school

parking lots and making roof repairs on our buildings. We

are currently in process of raising funds to replace the

carpet (approximately $30,000). We have already raised

a third of that total, but appeal to you to raise the remain-

der.

If you would like to donate or have ques!ons, please con-

tact the Parish Office at 665-3811. Checks can be made

out to St. Anne’s Special Projects Fund.

Thank you for your con!nued generosity toward our par-

ish and school!

Job Opening—Faith Formation Coordinator

St. Anne's is searching for a dedicated Faith Formation Coordi-nator to oversee our Faith Formation program for Grades 1-10, including Sacramental Preparation for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation.

Qualified applicants should have a solid knowledge of the Cath-olic faith and be able to direct volunteer catechists in their teaching of the faith.

This is a part-time position, 20-25 hours a week. Must be able to be present for Wednesday evening classes and occasional weekends.

For a full description of the position, please visit: https://careers.archspm.org/jobs/faith-formation-coordinator-3/

To apply, please submit resume and cover letter to: Fr. Chris Shofner 503 N. 4th St. LeSueur, MN 56058

or by email at fr.chris@hotmail.com

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HOP ON IN TO FROGGY’s FOR

Wine or Canned Beer Donated to APPLEFEST –

must be retained by Froggy’s and they will deliver!

Last year’s WINE PULL

was a HUGE SUCCESS! We need lots of wine ...

We need donations of canned Beer to serve at the Beer Garden!

Donate your favorite brew. Then sit and visit with friends over a

cold one.

Granny’s Mercantile

A favorite stop at Applefest is looking for dona!ons of coffee,

baked goods, rolls, muffins, cookies, pies, bars, fudge, home-

made candy, cookies etc. Also new cra$ items are always

welcome!

Food Gift Cards for the Menu Board.

When you stop by to pick up your Scrip

orders consider purchasing one to put on

the Applefest Menu Board

DONATIONS are needed for KID’ S GAMES& Concessions!

Items include liters of pop, canned pop, prizes

and candy.

Drop off at the Parish Center

Silent Auction Ideas!

You don’t have to create a basket alone

families can go together to create a basket(s)

or donate individual items and Maggie and her team

can put together a fabulous basket!

Services are always a popular item.

Raffle Tickets are a huge part of Applefest buy yours NOW! They are available from individual

sellers and the Parish Office.

COULD YOU BE AN APPLEFEST ANGEL?

Applefest Angels are angels who sponsor

a specific event at Applefest or contribute a

cash donation.

Please call or text Cindy at 612-481-7668

APPLEFEST - One Day ONLY - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd

Applefest Commi!ees:

Applefest Chair: VOLUNTEER NEEDED

Granny’s Mercan!le …….CCW

Apple Pies .......................Dorothy Luskey

Concessions ……………….. Crystal Genelin/Kris Berger

Beer Garden …………….... Al & Barbie Schwartz

Silent Auc!on …………….. Maggie Milam

Raffle ……………………….... Joan Stoffel

Kids Race………………….…..Nicole Boelter/Meghan Roby

Kids games …………………..Jan Biehler

Pork Lunch………………..... Diann Wiederich

Clean Up Crew …………..VOLUNTEER NEEDED

Wine Pull...................... Jeanne Renneke/Jill Reinhardt

Grounds Crew ………..….... Shawn Kirby

Maintenance................... Joe Roby

Outdoor Mass ……….…..... Joe & Meghan Roby

Painted Pumpkins…......... Geri Callahan

Finance ……………….…..…... Kerry Renneke

Menu Boards ……….…..….. Cindy Meyer

Adver"sing ……………………VOLUNTEER NEEDED

Parking …….……………………VOLUNTEER NEEDED

BINGO……………….…………...Julie Rabaey

Signs……………..………….…….Tess Miller

Sunday Meal Delivery …..VOLUNTEER NEEDED

Jewelry……………………..…….Maribeth Feeney

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