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The human heart is mysterious. One doesn’t always know when a memory might strike a resonant chord deep within. Last Saturday at Mass, I thought that I was making a simple announcement about the cancellation of the Wednesday Mass due to a priest’s funeral. However, when I began to speak about the change, memories of this priest I knew quite well surged to the surface. A few parishioners, alums from Saint Mary’s University in Winona, knew him well and were saddened to learn of his death. His name was Father Cyril Andrew Fabian, O.P., a philosophy professor who taught for almost 50 years on Terrace Heights. Father Fabian, a.k.a. “Fabes,” was a legend on campus. He taught me Logic, Ethics and perhaps another course or two. When I returned to my alma mater as chaplain and then rector of our seminary, he became a mentor, colleague and friend.
The first day of Father Fabian’s class began in the same way: he would walk into class and take roll without looking at a sheet of paper; everyone’s name was memorized and often other details, like a hometown. He had witty, concise sayings that were etched into his students’ minds; we called them “Fabisms.” A few students even compiled collections of these gems. One of my favorites: “Good, better, best, never let it rest until the good becomes the better and the better becomes the best.” Father Fabian kept in touch with students through Christmas cards and visits when he was in the area. One of the main reasons he remained at Saint Mary’s was to help assure that seminarians received a good philosophical training in preparation for the study of theology. His priestly identity and actions spoke louder than his words, and he left a lasting impression on many students, faculty and staff.
During my year as chaplain, I invited him to my apartment for dinner and had baked a small apple pie prepared by my mother. As we visited before dinner, I showed him the beautifully browned pie and said, “Doesn’t this look delicious?” His response: “Appearances can be deceiving.” He almost got a chance to wear that pie! My conclusion: Don’t invite a philosopher to dinner. Another time we were in a restaurant together and the waitress was fawning on him like the grandfatherly figure he was. As she left the table, he quoted scripture in Latin: “Noli me tangere!” (Jesus’ words to Mary Magdalene at the tomb after the resurrection, John 20:17). When I asked him how he would translate the phrase (“Stop holding on to me” in the RNAB), he replied, “Unhand me, woman!” Many lessons, many laughs, many memories and a few tears from this dear priest, philosopher and friend. My only regret is that I did not visit him often during his declining years, nor after he went into hospice care. Another professor taught me an important lesson: “Life is too short.” Although he lived 90 years, it was still too short. May he rest in peace! Amen.
Sincerely in Christ,
Steubenville was an awesome experience for all of us who went! The weekend was packed with graces from God, both for the teens and adults. On Saturday night Father Mike Schimtz processed the Blessed Sacrament in the monstrance around the arena. During this Eucharistic adoration Jesus encountered the open hearts of the teens and adults in a powerful way. The participants experienced a lot of crying, laughing, and other spiritual feelings. A few kids had to sit down because they became so aware of Jesus’ love for them. Jesus freed many present because of the tangible faith. More people encountered the living God, knowing their profound worth in Jesus Christ, as beloved sons and daughters of God. The Confession lines were full all weekend, which was great to see. I know personally how healing, strengthening and transforming a good confession is on the journey of a disciple.
I was blessed to serve as a deacon for two Masses over the weekend: one on Saturday morning with Bishop Powers (Diocese of Superior) and the second, on Sunday with our own Bishop Quinn. The celebrations of the Mass with so many youth present was a fantastic gift for me! Apparently, next year either Deacon The Hoang or I will celebrate the travelers’ Mass on Friday afternoon at Steubenville North. I can‘t wait!
Brian Mulligan
St. Joseph the Worker/ Holy Family Parishioner Update Form (drop in collection basket at Mass or drop off/mail to Parish Office, also available electronically on our website: sjwhf.org)
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July 15 & 16, 2017
$3,787.25
Fiscal Year to Date
$16,087.68
St. Joseph the Worker
Fiscal Year to Date
$6,201.46
Holy Family July 16 2017
$1,302.61
Congratulations to Ed Roeder the
“301” winner of $100 for July 15!
Children’s Weekly Stewardship Treasure:
HF: $ 5.61 SJW: $19.00
SATURDAY, JULY 29 SJW—5:00 P.M. MASS Reader: Mark Greenwood Servers: Zack Wells ECM: Terri DeGezelle, Mary Date, Peg Falllenstein, Chuck Fox, Tom Hallett, Carolyn Kanyusik, SUB Ushers: Jan Mountain, Kevin Date, Jeff & Joe Burgess Musicians: Sister Janet, Tom Wendlandt, Jeanne Hassing
SUNDAY, JULY 30 HF—8:30 A.M. MASS Reader: Kelly Moeller Servers: Rachel Sickler, Grace Moeller ECM: Jan Anderson, Megan Davis, Lori Meixell Ushers: Jerry Hilleshiem, Dennis McCoy Musicians: Sister Janet, Dianne Rothfork, Barb Rock, Mallory Schlaffman SJW—10:30 A.M. MASS Reader: Isabel Zwaschka Servers: Liz & Grace Nachreiner, Destiny Reasner ECM: Shelly Nachreiner,Connie & Dwight Wallin,Val Koch, Julie Freyberg, Donna & Richard Hansen Usher: Alex Lucas, Nick Nachreiner, Ray Mettler, Matt McMonagle Musicians: Maria, Teresa Anderson, David Blissenbach SJW—Doorkeeper: Terri DeGezelle
Tuesday, July 25:
SJW 11:00am - Kathryn H. Spence Czaplewski Funeral
SJW 12:05pm - NO NOON MASS
Wednesday, July 26:
Hillcrest 9:30am - Word & Communion
SJW 12:05pm - Greg Miller & Family (healing)
Thursday, July 27:
HF 8:30am - †Alice Stokes
Pathstone 10:15am - Word and Communion
Friday, July 28:
SJW 12:05pm - †John Keefe
Saturday, July 29: 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
SJW 5:00pm - † Betty Schwamberger
Sunday, July 30: 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
HF 8:30am - †Paul Ritter
SJW 10:30am - For the Parishioners
***NOTICE TIME CHANGE ON WEDNESDAY ______________________________________________ Monday: Ex 14:5-18; Ex 15:1bc-6; Mt 12:38-42
Tuesday: 2 Cor 4:7-15; Ps 126:1bc-6; Mt 20:20-28
Wednesday: Ex 16:1-5, 9-15; Ps 78:18-19, 23-28;
Jn 20:1-2, 11-18
Thursday: Ex 19:1-2, 9-11, 16-20b; Dn 3:52-56;
Mt 13:10-17
Friday: Ex 20:1-17; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 13:18-23
Saturday: Ex 24:3-8; Ps 34:2-11; Jn 11:19-27
Sunday: 1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12; Ps 119:57, 72, 76-77,
127-130; Rom 8:28-30; Mt 13:44-52 [44-46]
Mon. 7/24: 1:00pm Knitting Group - SJW
Thurs. 7/27: 12:00pm Bingo - Blue Earth County Fair
6:30pm Festival Lrg Grp Planning Meeting - SJW
Fri: 7/28: 12:00pm Bingo - Blue Earth County Fair
Sat.7/29: 12:00pm Bingo - Blue Earth County Fair
4:15pm Confessions - SJW
Sun. 7/30: 8:00am Confessions - HF
12:00pm Bingo - Blue Earth County Fair
We pray for the family and friends of
Kathryn H. Spence Czaplewski (SJW),
who passed away on Tuesday, July 18th.
Funeral services will be at 11:00am
on Tuesday, July 25th at SJW.
May she rest in peace.
Catholic Ministries Appeal The parish goal for St. Joseph the Worker is $31,460, we are still $7,861 away from making that goal! When sending in a donation, please remember to note which parish you belong to. Please give generously to the Catholic Ministries Appeal. www.catholicfsmn.org/Appeal Thank you in advance for you contribution!
Amount Pledged:
$10,655 108.72%
Holy Family 26 donors
Amount Pledged:
$23,779 75.58%
St. Joe’s 91 donors
Congrats to Holy Family for surpassing their goal!
$855 will go towards the new entrance project!
***The liturgical ministry schedules for August-October have
been emailed out and are available in the Parish Entrances. If
you did not receive one via email, please send your email to
[email protected] Thank you!
at the Blue Earth County Fair July 27th through July 30th
25¢ Per Card Per Game CASH PRIZE
Sponsored by St. Joseph the Worker & Holy Family
Catholic Churches
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO WORK THE BINGO STAND
Thursday, July 27 - 12-3pm, 3-6pm, 6-10pm
Friday, July 28 - 12-3pm, 3-6pm
Saturday, July 29 - 12-3pm, 6-10pm
Sunday, July 30 - 12-3pm
at the Blue Earth County Fair Grounds
MUST BE 18 YEARS AND OLDER
EMAIL: [email protected] or call 507-388-3766
to join in the fun!!
All proceeds from the BINGO stand goes to support St. Joseph the Worker / Holy Family Youth Ministry Activities
Grammy award-winning, Christian worship sensation Chris Tomlin will return to the Xcel Energy Center
Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 at 7pm as part of his “Good Good Father” Tour, with special guest Matt Maher.
St. Joseph and Holy Family Parishes will be taking a charter bus
(56 people) to go see this amazing concert. The deadline to order tickets will be September 1, 2017
tickets will be open to other Parishes/Groups starting August 1, 2017 if still available.
Tickets are expected to go fast .
Ticket Info/Details: Date: Friday, October 13, 2017
$40 per person - includes - Coach bus to and from the concert - A sack dinner with water will be provided on the bus up, - Reserved seats together in the lower level, section #109
All children under 10th grade will need a parent to attend. Departure Time: 4pm the bus will leave St. Joe’s Parking Lot
Please mail or drop order form and payment to St. Joe’s,
Attn: Connie, 423 W. 7th St, Mankato, MN 56001
(SJW) Last week: 36 lbs. Items
Needed This Week: Cleaning $
Household Supplies.
Rev. Timothy T. Reker - Pastor
Deacon Brian Mulligan - Summer Seminarian
Deacon John Rudd - Pastoral Associate
Nicole Hermer - Director of Parish Activities
Glenn Barnette - Bookkeeper
Connie Wallin - Faith Ministry Education
Kathy Moldan - HF Rel. Ed. Coor./Office Asst.
Sister Janet Wermerskirchen - Music Director
Jon Hermanson - SJW Custodial Engineer
Mike Murrain - SJW Custodian
Ben Moldan - HF Custodian
Email bulletin notices to [email protected]
by Tuesday at noon.
Office Phone………...…………………388-3766
Parish Email………………...…[email protected]
FAX……………………...…….………..388-2101
SJW Prayer Chain……...……...Joan: 388-5986
HF Prayer Chain…………..Margaret: 317-4785
Email: [email protected]
Mon-Thurs: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fri: 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Rhonda Kimpe, Steve Klinkner, Vanessa Ewert, Richard Johnson, John Allen, Jerry Schultz,
George Larson, Henry (Stalberger) Schladweiler
Baptism - Please contact Deacon John in the parish office to schedule the baptism and the
baptism preparation class.
Marriage - Congratulations on your engagement! Please contact Fr. Reker at least 6 months in
advance to begin preparation.
Anointing of the Sick - If you or a family member is homebound or in the hospital and would like a
pastoral visit, please notify the office.
Phone: 388-0600, Website: loyolacatholicschool.org
Adam Bemmels PreK-12 Principal
Enrollment information: Visit the LCS website and schedule family tours at
your convenience throughout the summer. Questions? Call 507-388-0600.
Save the Dates
Family Fun Night for Loyola PS, PK and Kindergarten families, Tuesday,
July 25, 6:30-7:30
LoyolaPalooza, Mankato’s premier outdoor musicfest Saturday, July 29 -
on beautiful Good Counsel Hill, Football Field- a community event featuring live music and food trucks: Lola’s - an American bistro, Mack & T’s - the original junker dunker, and The Cookie Store. Enjoy spirits and with sample tasting from Mankato Brewery, Pull Tabs, and Traveling Boutiques. Bands include Neon-Live and headliner Time Machine, a tribute band playing three genres of music; current and classic country, 80’s pop and 80’s hairband, complete with costume changes. Bring your friends and lawn chairs. Gates open at 5:00pm. Tickets available at www.loyolapalooza.com or at either Mankato HyVee or Cub locations. $10 in advance, $15 at the gate. For more information, visit loyolapalooza.com or the LoyolaPalooza Facebook page.
Hoopin’ on the Hill Saturday, August 5, 9am
All School Round Up Thursday, August 17, 6:30-8pm
Day One Celebration/K-12 First day of school Wednesday, August 23
To accommodate the entire PS-12 school on the Hill, PS, PK, K and grades 1-6 will be on the lower level. Grades 5 and 6 will be in homeroom groups with four teachers sharing core curriculum; students will “travel” to core classes, Spanish, PE, Music and Band. Grades 7&8 will join grades 9-12on the upper level, sharing resources such as the Science labs.
Did you know? Loyola High School began as a school for boys; girls attended Good Counsel Academy. Becoming co-ed in ‘37, LHS enrolled 83 girls and added courses in typing and sewing.
SJW MEN’S CLUB MISSION STATEMENT:
To bring together men of all ages to grow in relationship with Jesus Christ. With the direction of our Priest, encouraging each
other to be servant leaders in our Church.
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND - An awesome marriage is not when a
“perfect couple” come together ~ it’s when an imperfect couple learns to celebrate their differences! Please consider registering for the August 12-13 Marriage Encounter at www.marriages.org. You can also call 651.454.3238 for additional dates and information.
NEW EXHIBIT: THE SAINT JOHN'S BIBLE - Open July 8 through
September 2017 at the History Center. The Blue Earth County Historical Society newest exhibit, The Saint John’s Bible will be on display at the History Center July 8 through September 1, 2017. This exhibit includes a replica of the volume containing Gospels and Acts as well as 25 framed prints of artwork from all of the illustrated volumes. This exhibit is free and open to the public.
ATTENTION PARISH LADIES: The July meeting of the Area Council of
Catholic Women will be hosted on July 24th by the St. Mary’s CCW of Madelia, MN. The meeting will be held at the school across the street from the Church which is located at 19 Crosby Ave. NE. Please enter through the South doors. Parking is on the west side or on the street. Come enjoy female fellowship, education, and spirituality including our Memorial Service honoring past members, learn about a recent Medical Mission trip, and hear the latest CCW news. Information on our fall Convention will be presented as well. All area ladies are welcome since CCW covers ALL women’s church organizations.
Next Large Group Planning
Meeting: Thursday, July 27th at
6:30pm in the Parish Office
Meeting Room
Big Ticket Raffle
We are in need of items for the Big Ticket Raffle. If you would like to donate a larger item, such as a television, tablet, event tickets or something else, please contact
Nicole at the Parish Office.
Silent Auction
We need items for the silent auction! Please drop off items in the boxes in the church entrances or at the Parish Office. Popular silent auction items could include gift certificates, themed baskets, sporting event or entertainment tickets, wine, or family passes to MN Zoo/
Southern MN Children’s Museum. Get your thinking caps on!
Jar Raffle
We need filled jars for the Jar Raffle! Remember all ages like to play this game. Fill those jars with treasures and drop them off at the Parish Office or church entrances.
We are hoping for at least 500 filled jars this year!
Prizes for Games
We are in need of prizes for the Children’s games! Please new items only. Popular prizes include Lego’s, craft sets, stuffed animals, candy, and Hot Wheels. Drop off prizes to the
Parish Office or boxes in the parish entrances. Please mark what your donation is for.
Granny’s Corner
Get ready to donate your homemade items! From the kitchen: pies, cookies, snacks, salsa, jellies and garden produce. From the craft room: doll clothes, blankets, mittens,
scarves, woodworking, jewelry or your favorite Pinterest project! Any questions: call Jeanne Hassing 345-7327
Volunteers
We need MANY volunteers to work the day of the festival, as well as volunteers to make cakes/desserts for the Sweet Treats Casino and pies.
Sign up sheets will be placed out in late August.
How are you going to help make this years Hubbell
Harvest Festival the
best one yet
CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER & HOLY FAMILY PARISH To advertise, contact Nicole at the parish office
507-388-3766 or [email protected]
We love you and miss you very much.
In Loving Memory of
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Well Drilling • Septic Systems Portable Toilets
507-625-3400
MIDWEST INSURANCE GROUP
Wendy Kamm
Denise Deike
Barb Schwartz
Tammy Phillips Thomas Deike Jesse Schilling
Brent Friedrichs
Jane Ross-Culhane
Contact the parish office at 388-3766 to promote your business.
507-625-5400 or [email protected]
www.drummersgardencenter.com 507-388-4877
BILL WEBB Agent
507-726-2264
242 Hwy. 60, Ste 1 Lake Crystal, MN
In Loving Memory of
Husband, Father, Grandfather. We love and miss you,
-Your Family
John Quiring
In Loving Memory of our wife, mother, sister,
and dear friend.
JUDY HOGAN
Anne Poche
