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November 15th, 2015—33rd Week in Ordinary Time Welcome to St. Nicholas Catholic Church!
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This week at St. Nicholas Mon Nov 16 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63/Lk 18:35-43
Tue Nov 17 2 Mc 6:18-31/Lk 19:1-10 7:20am Liturgy of the Hours (Morning Prayer) 7:35am Rosary 7:35am Confessions 8:00am Mass: Abraham Joseph+ 8:35am Fatima Rosary Group 7:15pm Book Club
Wed Nov 18 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31/Lk 19:11-28 7:20am Liturgy of the Hours (Morning Prayer) 7:35am Rosary 7:35am Confessions 8:00am Mass: Bernice Michel+ 4:45pm Confessions 6:30pm Religious Education Classes 7:00pm Adult Choir Practice
Thu Nov 19 1 Mc 2:15-29/Lk 19:41-44 7:20am Liturgy of the Hours (Morning Prayer) 7:35am Rosary 7:35am Confessions 8:00am Mass: Joe & Dorothy Chlan+ 3:30pm Children’s Choir Practice 7:00pm RCIA Class 7:00pm Parish Council Meeting
Fri Nov 20 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59/Lk 19:45-48 7:20am Liturgy of the Hours (Morning Prayer) 7:35am Rosary 7:35am Confessions 8:00am Mass: Richard McNamara+ 3:00pm Confirmation Quest Retreat
Sat
Nov 21
1 Mc 6:1-13/Lk 20:27-40 7:00am Confirmation Quest Retreat 7:35am Liturgy of the Hours (Morning Prayer) 8:00am Mass: Clarence & Ethel Muelken+ 8:35am Confessions 9:00am Pro-Life Rosary in Chapel 3:30pm Confessions 5:00pm Mass: Sister Barbara+
Sun Nov 22 Dn 7:13-14/Rv 1:5-8/Jn 18:33b-37 7:20am Liturgy of the Hours (Morning Prayer) 7:35am Rosary 8:00am Mass: Urban Kost+ 9:35am Rosary
10:00am Mass: The Parish
From Liturgical Publications, Inc.
"But of that day or hour, no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father." It may strike us as odd that there are things that the angels don't know. But it's even more surprising that Jesus--the Son of God--would have been unaware of the divine schedule for the end of the world. Given all of this, should it come as any surprise that there are things that God chooses not to reveal to us right now? In his wisdom, God knows when the timing is right to reveal his plans to us. The fact that we don't know everything helps us re-member that we are not God. We are his creatures, dependent upon him for our existence, our sustenance, and for the hour of our death too. In this era of instant Internet information, ad-vanced diagnostic medical tests, and statistical surveys predicting future trends, it's hard to accept the fact that there are some things we just can't know. But this reality should keep us humble, reminding us that we don't have to know everything because we are in the powerful hands of a loving God. Thus, any attempt to "see the future" through psychic mediums like palm reading, tarot cards, or astrology suggests a kind of distrust in God. As the catechism states, such practices "contradict the honor, respect, and loving fear that we owe to God alone" (§2116). As much as we might want to know when the world will end, when our dreams will come true, or when our problems will cease, we are called to walk in faith, accepting what God chooses to reveal and trusting that even our moments of uncertainty are part of his benevolent plan for us. As today's psalm declares, "you will show me the path to life." What else do we really need to know?
Next week's collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) needs your help. CCHD was founded to end the cycle of poverty in the United States by funding organi-zations that help individuals help themselves. With the tradi-tion of improving education, housing situations, and communi-ty economic development, CCHD continues to make a positive impact in communities nationwide. Your contribution will de-fend human dignity and reach out to those living on the mar-gins. Please give to the CCHD collection.
Join the members of area faith communities in prayers and songs
as we give thanks to God for the many blessings of this year.
Everyone is welcome!
Monetary donations will be given to area food shelves.
This year’s Ecumenical Service will be held here at St. Nicholas.
Following the service, St. Nicholas will provide dessert.
This is a wonderful time to showcase our hospitality to surround-
ing parishes. We will host this year and also provide the dessert.
We are in need of 10 volunteers to bring a dessert. Please call
the parish office if you are able to bring a dessert. Thank you!
St. Nicholas Catholic Church Have a great week! Elko New Market, MN
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We are looking for a new head coordinator(s) for our Eucharistic Adoration Chapel. Please prayerfully con-sider lending your talents to this beautiful minis-try. If you are interested in this volunteer position, please contact Father Barnes for more information.
Thanksgiving schedule - The Adoration Chapel will close on Wednesday, November 25th at 4 p.m. and remain closed until Tuesday, December 1st after the morning Mass.
More adorers are needed. If you are unable to commit to a regu-larly scheduled hour, please consider substituting for an open hour. The table below displays the times that have the greatest need for adorers.
If you would like to become an adorer or for more information, please contact our temporary lead coordinator, Jean Moeller at 952-461-4552 or at [email protected]. You may also sign up online at http://www.stncc.net/available-adoration-hours.
Eucharistic Adoration Liturgical Stewardship
Nov 21 @ 5pm Lector: Jan Freeman
Ministers: Dana Meyer, Chuck Mathews
Ushers: Doug Serie , Dave DeGonda
Nov 22 @ 8am Lector: Mike Moeller
Ministers: Margo Theisen, Joyce Anderson
Ushers: Paul Thoresen, Craig Goblirsch
Nov 22@ 10am Lector: Paul Panka
Ministers: Jackie Devine, Denise Anderson
Ushers: Mike Chlan, Leon Meger
Measure of Our Treasure to the Lord
November 8th, Week 19 in Fiscal Year Budget Weekly Sunday Giving $6,522
Budget Year-to-Date Sunday Giving $123,918
Sunday Plate & Envelope $3,165
Children’s Collection $2
All Saints $45
Fuel $125
ACH (Received monthly) $0
Grounds $50
Flowers $25
Collection Received Year-to-Date $100,067
-$23,851
Endowment: $0
Capital Improvements: $103, YTD $2,040
EndZone Sports Bar & Grill
952-461-4441
St. Nicholas Catholic Church Please join us for daily Mass Tues-Sat at 8am Elko New Market, MN
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LNMV Religious Education: Classes held at the Catholic Education Center (CEC) home of Holy Cross Catholic School
Regular Classes Wednesday, Nov. 18th 6:30pm - 7:45pm No Class on Wednesday, Nov. 25th Thanksgiving Break ATTENTION: Year II (10th) CONFIRMATION STUDENTS QUEST RETREAT: Required retreat is approaching fast, Nov. 20 and 21st at the IC Civic Center and Church. We are still in need of help from parents to serve the lunch. Sponsor Night for Year II (10th grade) Confirmation Students: There is a mandatory Sponsor Night Event on Saturday, Decem-ber 5th. NEW! This year the sponsor night will be hosted at St. Nicholas following the 5:00 p.m. Mass. Please invite your confir-mation sponsor early and remember to bring your folders. More information is on the website, www.lnmvre.net.
St. Nicholas News & Events Our Parish School News
Angel Fund Matching Grant A generous donor has offered $5,000 in the form of a matching grant to the Angel Fund! The Angel Fund is the tuition assistance fund for families who are unable to meet the full tuition cost, and there is a great need for donations. Please help us make the most of this offer! Donations can be sent to the school and marked Angel Fund, or your can give online at www.holycrossschool.net by clicking the Do-nate Now button on the top right of the page. Thank you for your continued generosity!
Ladies Night Out
Please join us for Ladies’ Night Out at Holy Cross Catholic School on Thursday, November 19th, from 6 to 9 PM. This free event is open to the public and features a variety of vendors selling unique and handmade items, free appetiz-ers, wine tasting, and desserts available for purchase. This is a great way to get a jump start on your Christmas shop-ping, while getting together with friends for a fun night out.
Use Scrip for your Christmas Shopping
Ordering scrip is an easy way to raise money for Holy Cross without spending any extra. Just order gift cards at face value, and the school receives a discount, varying from 4% to 20% back! Use this for your Christmas shopping, stock-ing stuffers, and those extra dinners out. If you place your scrip order by Monday, November 30th, you can pick it up at school by Thursday, December 3rd, or we can deliver it to you after Mass at Donut Sunday on December 12th. Order sooner for Black Friday deals!
Dead Theologians Society: Grades 9-12 are invited to attend the meeting of the Dead Theologians Society. Cor-rection: The next meeting is Sunday, Nov. 15th from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the St. Nicholas Campus.
Volunteers NEEDED: Help out the youth by putting togeth-er a meal for the youth in February, April or May! Support the Youth of your parish! You can go to the “Sign Up Genius” link below to select helping with part or all of a meal served at approximately 6:45pm. Please contact Kathy Chlan at [email protected] or 952-652-6100 if you have questions. The link is: www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F45AAAF2FA5F58-dead
Poinsettia Sales The World Youth Day pilgrims will be selling poinsettias after each Mass through November 29th. The poinsettias will be delivered on No-vember 30th. Choose from three sizes and five colors, grown locally at Donahue’s Greenhouse in Faribault. Please support the pilgrims in fundraising for their trip to the 2016 World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland.
St. Nicholas Catholic Church May God bless you! Elko New Market, MN
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St. Nicholas News & Events Continued
Everyday Stewardship When I was younger I was so intrigued by movies like "The Omen" and "The Final Conflict" and others that told stories of the end-time and an Antichrist person that would usher in the second coming. The movies were extremely loose with their interpretation of the Bible. They depicted events and signs that would give evidence that the end of the world as we knew it was near. Of course, some people watch those films and even some of the fundamentalist movies of today and actually think they have a better idea of how the end of times will take place. Too bad every one of those movies misses the point. People ask the question, "What would you do today if you knew that Jesus was coming again tomorrow?" If we think that is a hard question to answer, we have missed the point as well. If you are a good steward of all that God has given you and you are living life as a mature intentional disciple, the answer is simple: "I would do the same thing I did yester-day!" That is the answer, of course, because we cannot be a disciple one day and not a disciple the next. Yes, we are nev-er saved by our works, so what we do that last day before Jesus returns has no greater value that what we did the day before. As the bishops' pastoral letter on stewardship points out, we are called to become mature disciples. When there is maturity, it is no longer about what we do but instead it is about who we have become. These movies I mentioned are sometimes classified as horror films. But there is nothing to fear. Jesus said, "Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away." We are never called to focus on what will pass away. If we keep our eye on what lasts forever, then we shall be ready to an-swer the call today, tomorrow, or whenever. That's a better ending than any Hollywood movie. ©Liturgical Publications Inc.
Please submit bulletin announcements by 4pm on Wednesdays
to [email protected] Thank you!
Q & A When a Catholic is cremated, must the ashes be bur-ied or can they be scattered or kept in the home? More and more, people are choosing cremation for the final disposition of the deceased. In 2010, over a third of all funer-als involved cremation. And that rate is estimated to increase to over half by 2025. It is done for many different reasons, including economic and environmental reasons, or to follow the wishes of the person who has died. In the past, cremation was rare for a Catholic and the cremains were not brought into church for the funeral. Now both the "Catechism of the Catholic Church" (§ 2301) and canon law (Canon 1176, § 3) allow for cremation, provided that it is not done as an act of denial of our belief in the resurrection of the body. Catholics are still encouraged to honor the age-old custom of bodily burial ("Pastoral Companion"). The catechism also instructs that we honor the bodies of the dead with respect and digni-ty, since they were the temples of the Holy Spirit. Burial of the dead is one of the corporal works of mercy. The final disposition calls for the ashes to be placed in an urn and placed in consecrated ground or inside a mausoleum. The church has a reverence and respect for the body as a place where the soul had resided. Leaving the ashes on the mantel or scattering them in some significant spot is contrary to church practice and belief. © Liturgical Publications Inc.
Christmas Pageant – If your child is 4 years of age and older, and would like to be in the Christmas Pageant, please contact the parish office at 952-461-2403. Practice will be held on Sun-day, Dec. 13th & 20th at 11:00 a.m.
St. Nicholas Catholic Church Please join us for daily Mass Tues-Sat at 8am Elko New Market, MN
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St. Nicholas News & Events Continued
THANK YOU!! Thank you to the sponsors, donors, guests, and volunteers who made the St. Nicholas Gala and Auction a success! The evening was wonderful and we appreciate all who made it possible. May you be richly blessed for your generosity! The Gala & Auction Committee
Book Club: A welcome to any and all women who enjoy reading! Our first book will be "Fly a Little Higher" by Laura Sobiech. We will finish our discus-sion about this book on Nov. 17th.
The "Year of Mercy" begins December 8th. We will be reading "The Church of Mercy" by Pope Francis beginning with our December 15 gathering. We meet one Tuesday a month @ 7:15pm at Deb Streefland’s home. Anyone interested in joining us this fall, please contact Deb at 952-652-2349.
The Knights are in need of your help! The Christmas trees are set to be delivered on Monday, November 16th. Many hands are needed to help unload and set up the trees. If you can help, please call Leander Wagner at 952-457-4429 or George Rhein
at 952-461-4230. Christmas tree sales will begin the day after Thanksgiving. More volunteers are needed to help sell the trees. Please consider helping with the following shifts: Weekends from 9 a.m.—2 p.m. & 2 p.m.—7 p.m. Weekdays from 4—7 p.m.
Please join us for a fun filled afternoon of Turkey Bingo! Christian Mothers & Ladies Guild are hosting Turkey Bingo on Sunday, November 15th at 1:30pm in the church basement. This event is
open to everyone. If your last name begins with the letter A through M, you are asked to bring 1 ½ dozen sandwiches or cupcakes. This is a wonderful, fun filled, annual tradi-tion! Please join us for a great after-noon & possibly win your holiday tur-key!!
Sunday School at St. Nicholas will be held the first Sunday of each month beginning Dec. 6th for ages 3 years through Kindergar-ten. Sunday school will be located in the up-stairs room of the old school building. Drop off begins at 9:50 a.m. Registration is
$15.00/child. You may register online at http://www.stncc.net/sunday-school or at the parish office.
Payment must be sent to the parish office and is due by the first class. If you have any questions, please contact the par-ish office at 952-461-2403.
Calling all Ladies If you are new to the parish or have been a member your whole life, if you have children, or if you don’t have children – this is your opportunity to meet and mingle with other women. You may meet a neighbor
or make a new friend! Please join us for this fun annual tradition of the Christian Mothers and Ladies Guild Christmas Party and Christ Child Shower on Sunday, December 6th, at 6:30 p.m. in the church basement. Please bring a new unwrapped baby gift or monetary donation for the Christ Child Shower and a $5 wrapped Christmas gift for the game. Baby items and cash will be donated to a local pregnancy resource center. The party will consist of a presentation/speaker, a fun game, treats, and a great chance to socialize as women and young ladies of the parish. Please consider joining us in continuing this long-held tradition!
Attention Men! St. Nicholas will be hosting an Advent morning of reflection on Saturday, December 12, 2015. The morning will include Eucharistic Adoration, Mass, Confession, Speaker and a hearty breakfast. As Pope Francis opens the Year of Mercy, let’s come together to explore forgiveness and mercy and the role it plays in the lives of men. The cost for the morning will be $10.00. Invite your friends and family for our annual Advent retreat. Contact Kathy Chlan 952-652-2286 or Jean Moeller 952-461-4552 to register.
Attention Ladies! Let us help you prepare for a joyful Christmas by coming to a Christmas Tea Sunday, December 13, 2015 at 2:00pm-4:00pm at St. Nicholas. We can find joy in our daily work and in adversity. Come enjoy the afternoon with new faces, friends and your parish family. The cost will be $10:00. Please register by calling Kathy Chlan 952-652-2286 or Jean Moeller at 952-461-4552.
St. Nicholas Catholic Church Please join us for daily Mass Tues-Sat at 8am Elko New Market, MN
www.stncc.net Lord, Let it be You who lives in me today. www.facebook.com/stncc.net
Retreat for Men Interested in the Priesthood
Men interested in priesthood, between ages 18 and 40, are invited to a retreat December 18-20, 2015 from 6:30 p.m. on Friday until noon on Sunday at Christ the King Retreat Center in Buffalo. Your weekend stay will be in a private room with communal and private prayer, Eucharistic Adoration, Mass and presentations by Bishop Andrew Cozzens, to help discern your vocation.
Contact the Vocation Office at 651-962-6890 or [email protected] There is a $75 fee requested to offset the cost of room and board, however no one will be turned away for financial reasons.
Cathedral Young Adults Annual Barn Dance – Saturday, November 21, 7—10 p.m.
Come join the Cathedral Young Adults for their annual Barn Dance!
Cathedral of Saint Paul, Hayden Hall $8 Adult, $22 Family
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Lessons begin at 7 p.m. Square dancing from 7 - 9 p.m. Variety dancing, including swing, polka, waltz, and foxtrot from 9 - 10 p.m. Come in your best square dancing outfit! No partners required. Beginners welcome! Light snacks will be provided.
November is National Adoption
We as Catholics step forward in supporting adoptions through the loving command “to care for widows and orphans.” (James 1:27) In celebration of the gift of adoption, several parishes are hosting special Adoption Masses. Each Mass will be followed by light refreshments and information about adoption, as well as an opportunity to talk with adoptive families. Is adopting something you have been thinking about? Come to one of our Masses and find out. This year’s Adoption Masses are:
Our Lady of Grace, Edina — Saturday, November 14, 5:15 p.m., Vigil Mass
Annunciation, Minneapolis — Sat./Sun., November 14/15, All weekend Masses
St. John Neumann, Eagan — Saturday, November 21, 5 p.m., Vigil Mass
Nativity of Mary, Bloomington — Sat./Sun., November 21/22, All weekend Masses
Sunday, November 22nd, 1-5pm St. John the Baptist, New Brighton
Recharge Marriage Enrichment Registration: $15 per couple Child care: $5 per family (must register for childcare by Monday, November 16th- space is limited). Nursing babies welcome. Please bring a snack to share. RSVP to: Jean Robson 651-633-1540 x1211 or [email protected].
Area News & Events
Pope Francis and the Synod on Family Nov. 19th, check-in from 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. and presentation from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.,
Saint Joseph the Worker Parish, Maple Grove.
A Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary Theology Day
Pope Francis convoked a universal synod of bishops to discuss topics related to the family and evangelization. Meeting twice a year, the synod aims to consult with the faithful to address pas-toral needs facing modern families. Join Kristin Colberg, Ph.D. and Shawn Colberg, Ph.D., assistant professors of theology at Saint John's School of Theology and Seminary, Saint John's Uni-versity and the College of Saint Benedict, as they discuss why issues related to the family are emergent at this particular mo-ment in time and what directions might be expected from the synod meetings. Free event. Light refreshments provided. Regis-tration is required:www.csbsju.edu/sot/theology-day, 320-363-3560 or [email protected].
Vianney Visit November 19 - 21
St. John Vianney College Seminary – 2110 Selby Avenue
The Vianney Visit is a chance for young men (high school sopho-mores through college, ages 16-24) to see what life at a college seminary is like. During your visit, you’ll attend classes at the University of St. Thomas. The visit starts on Thursday evening, November 19 and includes Mass, prayer and hanging out with our current seminarians at St. John Vianney college seminary through Saturday, November 21 at 11 a.m., when it ends. Vian-ney Visits are free, but space is limited. Please contact Vocation Director Fr. David Blume at 651-962-6890 or [email protected] to let him know of your inter-est in the Vianney Visit. Further information and registration can be found at www.Vianney.net.
Responding to Abuse: Defining Abuse, Warning Signs,
Prevention and Recovery Sundays, November 8, 15 and 22, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
The Basilica of Saint Mary, 88 N 17th St, Minneapolis
This series will discuss types of abuse found in corporate, institu-tional and family settings, the impact of abuse on the brain, the cycle of abuse, warning signs, prevention, proper responses and models of healthy power. Panelists include psychotherapists, attorneys, law enforcement, clinical psychologists, corporate managers and others in the field. Please see www.mary.org for bios of panelists and more information on this series. Registra-tion is not needed and there is no cost to attend. For questions, contact Paula Kaempffer at [email protected] or (612) 317-3400.
