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Mass Time SwitchOn April 22, the Sunday Mass times will be switched between the two parishes for Assumption’s 1st Communion Mass. St. Anthony will have Mass at 8:00 AM and Assumption will have Mass at 10:00 AM.

Vocations PrayerIn response to the great need for priests and religious vocations in our church we will be praying the Vocations Prayer, found on the blue card on the inside cover of your missalette, together at each Mass after the intersessions. This is a great way to offer more prayer and to bring more attention to the beautiful vocational life in the church.

A Message from Father Aaron “O’ Sacrament Most Holy”

Dear brothers and sisters,“Peace be with you!” It is great to be back after

spending a week away visiting friends and family, catching up on some rest and prayer, taking in a Minnesota Timberwolves game with my brother (they won!) and actually playing in the annual Priest vs. Seminarian Basketball game in St. Paul. We ended up winning on a last-second basket, and I don’t like to brag…but…I must admit it was by your pastor… I am sure I benefited from some Easter graces to help guide the ball through the hoop! It was, however, a great event to promote vocations and bring the young families and kids together.

While I was visiting with my brother, I realized that he and his wife are preparing for their oldest son, Jacob, to receive his First Communion in a few short weeks. It reminded me of the special time it is for our own First Communicants and parents as our children receive Jesus’ living and substantial presence under the simple for of bread and wine for the very first time.

The Gospel today explains how Jesus was truly made know into his disciples who were doubting his presence after his resurrection, “Jesus was made known to them in the breaking of bread.” Jesus relieves their doubts and anxieties by revealing his true Eucharistic presence in the Holy Mass offered by Christ. Today, as many centuries ago, Jesus still makes himself present and known under the simple form of bread and wine, each and every time Mass is offered. “For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until He comes.” 1Cor. 11:26

The Eucharist is our most sacred and precious gift in the Church, and it is very important that we regularly come to this great Feast to receive the Lord’s strength, consolation, peace and increased knowledge and faith in Christ’s true presence. God now calls the parents and godparents of our dear children to be faithful with the gifts that they have received and take their children to Mass each Sunday for this one hour prayer of gratitude that we are able to offer to the Lord of Heaven and Earth. What could more important than this blessed gathering each Sunday?

May we all pray that this Divine Gift of the Eucharist be increasingly honored and adored throughout whole world, and most especially by our First Communicants and families.“Sacrament most Holy, O Sacrament Divine, All praise and all thanksgiving, Be every moment Thine!”

May God bless you, Father Aaron

The parishes of Assumption and St. Anthony’s are hiring a full-time Director of Religious Education and Youth Ministry. This individual, in collaboration with the Pastor, will primarily provide direction, plan and oversee a program of catechesis and evangelization for children and youth (pre-K-12), and help to engage families in the faith formation of their children. The candidate will also lead and oversee the Youth Ministry program in the parishes which will engage young students in their faith through programming and relationship building. This person must be a practicing Catholic with a love for the Church and her teachings and a desire to spread the love of Christ to others. A complete job posting can be found on both parishes’ websites.

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Assumption Parish Breakfast FundraiserThank you to everyone who attended our breakfast! Also, Assumption

Youth and Parents and Volunteers: Thanks for your wonderful help on

Sunday. Many hands made the work easy and fun. It was a wonderful

way to build community and fellowship. Results of the breakfast: We

served 285 people breakfast! Ticket/Food Sales: $2,274, Expenses: $553,

Profit: $1,721

First Holy CommunionAssumption Church will be having First Holy Communion Mass on

Sunday, April 22nd at the 10am Mass (St. Anthony's will be having Mass

that morning at 8am). Practice for these second graders and at least one

parent will be at 9:30am on Saturday, April 21st. Please bring along your

finished banners to practice. Keep these students, families and their

teachers in your prayers as they study, practice and prepare for this blessed day.

Usher UpdateThere are schedules available in the last pew of the church. Check back

for the May schedule at the end of the month.

Facebook Members of Assumption Parish Please join the “Assumption Church” Facebook Group for updates, and

so on. The “Assumption Parish” Facebook page is no longer being updated.

Cemetery MeetingThere will be a meeting of the Assumption Cemetery board on April 19th

at 7:00 PM in the lower level.

Faith & FunAll elementary students are invited to the third and final Faith & Fun for

this school year. The activities will begin after school on Friday, April

27th. Please RSVP to 453-5765 or assumptionre@meltel.net. Hope to

see you there!

DishesThere are a variety of cake pans and pie plates in the church basement.

Please check to see if any of them are yours. Thank you.

St. Cloud Visitor EnvelopesPlease make sure that your checks for the St. Cloud Visitor envelopes

are made payable to the Assumption Church. Thank you!

Pizza OrdersThe guild will be collecting pizza orders before and after

masses on April 1, April 7 and 8, April 14 and 15. Orders

must be received by April 15 to be included. Pizza pick-up

is Sunday, April 29 from 9 – 11.

Adoration AnnouncementThere is still an open hour for adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on

Tuesdays at 1-2 a.m. There are great blessings that can come from

praying in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament! Please call Rita Haan

at 453-7865 or Rose Becker at 453-7496 if interested.

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5:45 pm Mass: † Frank LahrFriday, April 20:

7:00 am Mass: † Florence WeinmannSaturday, April 21:

5:30 pm Mass: † Scott RuprechtSunday, April 22: 10:00 am Mass: People of the Parish

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Ushers: Larry Ludwig, Taylor Ludwig,

Jim Ruhland & Darrin Hondl

Ministers of Communion:

Ellen Stenger, Karen Becker

& Michelle Brutger

Servers: Ethan, Carter and Marissa

Laudenbach & Bryce Holthaus

Music: Marlene Fischer

Rosary Leader: Helen Theis

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Ushers: 1st Communion Families

Ministers of Communion:

Steve Schoenecker, Sharon Schettler

& Donna Bischof

Homebound: Beth Hesse & Rita Haan

Servers: Abby Niewind, Nathan Lang,

Ben Ruhland & Katie Ruhland

Music: Guitar Group

Rosary Leader: TBD

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April 17: RCIA Meeting, 7:30 PMApril 21: 1st Comm. Practice, 9:30April 21: Family Pizza/Movie Night @ St. Anthony's, 6:45April 22: 1st Communion, 10:00 AMApril 26: Parish Council Mtg, 7:30April 27: Faith & Fun, 3:00 PMApril 29: Pizza deliveryMay 1: RCIA Meeting, 7:30 PMMay 5: Confirmation practice @ St. Anthony's, 10:00May 6: Confirmation @ St. Anthony's, 10:00

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St. Anthony 1st CommunionCongratulations to the 8 second graders from St. Anthony’s who received Holy Communion for the first time this Sunday! Watch a future bulletin for a picture of this special day.

Finance/Parish Council MeetingsThere will be a Finance Council meeting this Thursday, April 19th at 6:30 followed by the Parish Council meeting at 7:30.

Thank You!Thank you to the Catholic Order of Foresters for donating the funds to purchase 10 new usher’s jackets to replace ones that are worn out. Thank you for helping our ushers look their best!

Save the Date!Save the date for a Knights of Columbus breakfast at St. Anthony’s on April 29th, from 8:30-12:30. More details to come.

Traveling Chalice and MadonnaThe sign up sheet for hosting the Traveling Chalice and Madonna is in the back of church on the usher’s table. Please consider hosting the chalice and Madonna for a week in your home. Individuals, couples and families are all encouraged to take part! If you have already hosted, feel free to sign up again.

Breakfast with the BishopApril 22, 11:30 AM, Church of Anastasia, Hutchinson. Benefit for Catholic Schools, no reservations needed, support this cause with your free-will donation.

Bulletin Announcement from the New Ulm DioceseAnyone who has suffered sexual abuse by a priest or another person involved in Church ministry is encouraged to immediately report such abuse to local law enforcement, regardless of when it occurred, if it has not yet been reported. A listing of all county law enforcement and child protection agencies within the 15 counties of the Diocese of New Ulm is posted on the diocesan Web site at https://www.dnu.org/report-abuse. Victims and survivors of abuse by clergy are also encouraged to contact the diocesan victim assistance coordinator or the bishop’s delegate in matters pertaining to sexual misconduct at 1421 6th Street North, New Ulm, MN 56073, or by phone at 507-233-5313, for counseling or other assistance in healing.

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9:30 am Mass at Hilltop:† Rita Schoen Thursday, April 19:

8:30 am Mass: CCW Members

Sunday, April 22:

8:00 am Mass: †Alcuin Huberty

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Ushers: Ron Molitor/Carson Geislinger

Margi Schreifels/Blake Donnay

Joe Rathmann & Leander Salzl

Ministers of Communion:

Precious Body: Betty Dockendorf

Precious Blood: Earl Dockendorf &

Mary Dockendorf

Homebound: Linda Faber, 310-1568

Servers: Anna, Olivia and Emily Kramer

& Josie Huberty

Rosary Leader: Betty Donnay

Children’s Liturgy: Kaila Schmitt

& Rose Condon

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LIVE THE LITURGY - INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK

Why are you troubled? Life can easily get the best of us. Anxiety, worry, doubt, and uneasiness are just some of the things that can trouble our hearts. Often we are troubled about temporal things. Sometimes our faith troubles us and we wonder where God may be. If we allow Jesus to open our minds so we can understand the Scriptures and the significance of his passion, death, and resurrection, we can begin to trust that God's plan includes something much more than the current concern of our minds. Jesus can then become a light of revelation who helps us keep our lives in perspective and persevere.

New Parish Center 4/10/18Total Project Goal 1,896,954.00Expenses Paid ($1,778,640.27)Remaining Bills (est.) 12,000.00Loan Balance $70,455.60 Unpaid Pledges $71,089.23

April 18: Faith Formation Classes, 6:30 Parish Adoration, 6:30-7:30 April 19: Finance Council Mtg, 6:30 Parish Council Mtg, 7:30

Daily ReadingsMonday: Acts 6:8-15/Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30/Jn 6:22-29Tuesday: Acts 7:51-8:1a/Ps 31:3cd-4, 6 and 7b and 8a, 17 and 21ab/Jn 6:30-35Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8/Ps 66:1-3a, 4-5, 6-7a/Jn 6:35-40Thursday: Acts 8:26-40/Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20/Jn 6:44-51Friday: Acts 9:1-20/Ps 117:1bc, 2/Jn 6:52-59Saturday: Acts 9:31-42/Ps 116:12-13, 14-15, 16-17/Jn 6:60-69Sunday: Acts 4:8-12/Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29 /1 Jn 3:1-2/Jn 10:11-18

SacramentsMarriage- Couples should contact the parish at least 6 months prior to wedding date. Baptism- Parents/expecting parents should contact the parish office to sign up for a baptismal prep class and to schedule a meeting with Father. Anointing of the Sick - contact the parish office when anointing is needed.

Bulletin DeadlineBulletin announcements are due by noon on Tuesdays.

Please remember in your prayers…Bishop John Kinney, Lori Crozon, Jane Anderson, Tim Eder, Jackie Boulton Family, Theresa Welle, Jeff Pauls, the Ertl Family, Alexis Vossen, Jerry Weinmann Jr., Laura Miller, Alizabeth Ludwig, Grace Hohenstein, Paula Schlangen, Charlie Schoen and Jane Torborg.

Area EventsApril 26: St. Cloud Diocesan Mission Rally, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Clarissa from 8am-2:30pm. Mission Group women, as well as other social ministry, mission, service and justice-minded parishioners are invited. The cost is $10 and registration is requested to the St. Cloud Mission Office (320-251-1100) by April 13th.

April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21: Healing Hearts, Paynesville Lutheran Church, 3:00-4:30 PM. Support for those grieving the loss of a loved one. Visit www.ricehospice.com for more information and to register online. This is free and open to all.

April 18: Annual Senior Citizen Banquet!! Come on Spring!!

We are trying to summon Spring to arrive by hosting a

Barbacue for the Annual Senior Citizen Banquet! Doors Open

at 4 pm and Dinner will be served at 5 pm! Pay in advance

by registering online at evw.k12.mn.us. (Click on "For

Families" & "Register"), email us at klatcham@evw.k12.mn.us

call us at 320-453-2900 x5, or drop your registration off at

the EVW High School anytime! $7 in advance. $10 at the

door!

April 30: The American Red Cross will be in Eden Valley on

Monday, April 30th 1-7pm at the Eden Valley Community

Center. Appointments are available online at

www.redcrossblood.org or by contacting Bonnie at 320-282-

1468 (mbmeyer@meltel.net). Bring along your identification-

-it is required to donate.

Molly Hesse will be marrying Patrick Latcham on April 21st at the Church of St. Anthony.

Youth Activities!

Traveling Chalice and MadonnaALL TOO OFTEN we forget to express appreciation to those in service-oriented jobs, including priests, sisters and brothers. We forget because we think “it’s their job to help.” Priests and religious aren’t superhuman.They need genuine support from those they serve. Let them know how you feel! Sincere appreciation to Bob & Judy Haag of Assumption and Norb & Michelle Kramer of St. Anthony’s for hosting the Travel Chalice & Madonna this week.