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TRI-PARISH WEBSITE www.triparishcfw.org
PASTOR
Rev. Msgr. R. Paul Heiting Cell: 507-458-5702
TRI-PARISH RCIA
PAT & SHELLY MERRICK
507-274-6760
Contact Msgr. Heiting for scheduling all
Baptisms and Weddings.
CHURCH OFFICE
305 S. Lafayette Ave. Fulda, MN 56131
Phone: 507-425-2369
FAITH FORMATION
FAITH FORMATION DIRECTOR:
Peg Olsem
Phone: 507-425-2369 [email protected]
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Nico Doom Phone: 425-2369 ext. #1
Cell: 507-227-8239
Bookkeeper Sue Post
Cell:651-341-6659
Maintenance Doug Daniels
OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
9 a.m.– 3 p.m.
PRAYER CHAIN JoAnne McCormick:
507-425-2568
Betty Czepa 507-425-2566
ST. GABRIEL CATHOLIC CHURCH
309 West Lake Ave,
Fulda, MN 56131
6th Sunday of Ordinary Time
February 11, 2018
FROM THE DESK OF MONSIGNOR HEITING
“IF YOU WISH, YOU CAN MAKE ME CLEAN” In Saint Mark’s gospel for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, we hear a leper say to Jesus: “If you wish, you can make me clean.” Not only did the Lord wish for this to happen, but He immediately healed the leper of his illness. Is not the leper’s cry our own as well? We all need to be “made clean” of something. As we stand on the threshold of the Lenten season, perhaps this gospel might be a good “motivator” for us. What a wonderful thing it would be if every parishioner of St Gabriel, Immaculate Heart of Mary, and Saint Anthony parishes resolved to come to the Sacrament of Reconciliation at least once during the Lenten season!
IN THE HOSPITAL… If you know that you will be entering an area hospital (Slayton, Worthington, Tracy, etc.) for test or surgeries, please let me know so that I can offer you the Sacrament of the Sick preferably before you leave. If you unexpectedly find yourself in an area hospital (Slayton, Worthington, Tracy, etc.) please have a family member let me know so that I can visit you. If you find yourself in a Sioux Falls hospital, please have a family member contact me. I would be more than happy to work with someone in your family so that they might help me to coordinate a visit with you there.
IT’S AROUND THE CORNER… The “kick-off” weekend for the 2018 Catholic Ministries Appeal (Annual Diocesan Appeal) is February 17-18, 2018. I will be preaching about the appeal over the weekend of February 24-25, 2018.
CHANGE OF MASS TIME… Mark your calendars now! On Sunday March 4th, the Mass at Saint Gabriel Parish will be at 8:00 AM and the Mass at Saint Anthony Parish will be at 10:00 AM. This is to allow room for the Saint Anthony Soup and Pie lunch which begins at 11:00 AM that Sunday. Plan to come to Westbrook for lunch that day to share food and fellowship with your fellow parishioners!
PARISH CLUSTER WISHES…
Our sympathy and prayers to the family of Louis Gieselman who died at Maple Lawn Nursing Home on January 31, 2018. May his soul and the souls of all of the faithfully departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.
SACRIFICIAL GIVING
MASS INTENTIONS~ February 2018
UP COMING EVENTS:
Feb 12,26 E.S. Release No Release on Feb 19
Feb 14 Ash Wednesday/ Valentines Day St. A 8:30 am I.H.M. 5:30 pm St. G 7:30 pm 2nd Collection Church in Central & Eastern Europe Feb 15 H.S Release 9:47-11:26 am Feb 22 H.S. Release 12:30-1:30 pm Feb 23 TRUMPET ASSEMBLY
NEXT WEEKEND’S LITURGICAL DUTIES
COMING WEEKEND’S LITURGICAL DUTIES
Magnifikid Magazines ~ On back Youth
Table Perfect booklets for lower elementary/pre-school-aged children. Take one each week when you come into Mass (grab a pencil too!) – It’ll help your young one(s) keep busy AND free you up to enjoy the beauty of The Mass! LOOKING FOR “Magnifikid Patrol” youth to help hand these magazines out each week. Contact Peg if you’re interested in helping!
Sun. Feb. 18 8:30 a.m. Altar Server: Sam Goedtke, Noah Perez
Reader: Lisa Kremer
Comm: Randy Kremer
Euch Min: Barry Holinka, Linda Clauson, Renee Dorpinghaus
Min of Hosp: Steve & Donna Clarke, Rick & Lenore Wendorff
Feb. 14 Ash Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Altar Server: Tyler Madison, Noah Salentiny
Reader: Lenore Wendorff
Comm: Margene Vortherms
Euch Min: Jim & Edie Troje, Brooke Zins
Min of Hosp: Craig Ahlers, Ed Lewis, Tim Runkle, Sue Zins(J)
Sun. Feb. 25 8:30 a.m. Altar Server: Irish Hollahan, Cassidy Holinka
Reader: Genell Hollahan
Comm: Shannon Welling
Euch Min: Joanne Bartosh, Ray Bartosh, Steve Clarke
Min of Hosp: Ken & Cathy Salentiny & Family, Dave Thiner
Mon 12 No Mass
Tues 13 Maple Lawn Nursing Home 10:00 a.m. † Louise Hager
Wed 14 St. Anthony 8:30 a.m. † Harold Vaupel
Wed 14 Immaculate Heart of Mary 5:30 p.m. † Jeanne Gervais
Wed 14 St. Gabriel 7:30 p.m. Parishioners
Thurs 15 Immaculate Heart of Mary 8:30 a.m. † Leo Hansen
Fri 16 St. Gabriel 8:30 a.m. † Annie Sheehan
Sat 17 Immaculate Heart of Mary 5:30 p.m. † Wayne Carlson
Sun 18 St. Gabriel 8:30 a.m. Parishioners
Sun 18 St. Anthony 10:30 a.m. † Judy Johnson
Sunday 2-4-18 wk #32
Member /Envelope/checks $ 895.00
plate offertory $ 146.35
TOTAL $ 1,041.35
2nd collect: Latin America
& Catholic communicaitons $ 40.00
donation via office $ 689.52
General fund income
new year to date $ 100,237.21
needed wkly per unrestricted
budget $ 2,902.25
target per new budget $ 92,872.00
Excess per budget * $ 7,365.21
* Great!
Note: CMA 2017 is done; the parish will need
to
pay the shortfall. CMA 2018 will start in Feb.
ST. GABRIEL
FAITH FORMATION
Peg Olsem [email protected]
(507)329-6386
Office: 425-2369
LENT… Don’t let it be a ‘four letter word’!
Depending on how you grew up, Lent was/is sometimes a
season we might dread. After all, when you’re a kid,
giving up sweets, praying the Rosary more & going to
Church more often didn’t exactly add up to our definition
of fun! (Let’s be honest, sometimes as adults, we’re still all
about that “fun factor” too!)
As parents, it’s time to jump on this Holy Season & use it
in the way God & The Church intended: As a time to step
away from ‘the chaos’ of our daily lives & help our
children learn & see what really matters!
As much as the Internet can take time away from those
around us; when used wisely, there are many awesome
suggestions & tips to make this Lent extra special for your
family.
Here’s one suggestion:
JESUS’ CROWN OF THORNS WWW.chaosserveddaily.com
Take a grapevine wreath (about 10 inches in diameter) …
you can find these at Walmart or any craft store. Soak
about 50 toothpicks in tea or coffee for 3 hours to dye
them a light brown color; remove the toothpicks & drain
on a paper towel. Once dried, stick the toothpicks
randomly throughout the grapevine wreath. Display this in
a prominent spot, where your children can see it. During
Lent; have your child(ren) remove a toothpick from Jesus’
“Crown of Thorns” whenever they do a good deed for
someone else. The lesson is to teach your child how acts
of kindness and love can ease Jesus’ burden for our sins
and when we chose to do something we shouldn’t do.
ROSARY & FIRST COMMUNION
PREPARATION
Wednesday, Feb. 21 - Students preparing
for First Holy Eucharist will be leading the
Rosary prior to Stations of the Cross on
Wednesday evenings throughout Lent!
ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND!
Also Wednesday, Feb. 21 …
FIRST COMMUNION
FAMILY MEETING CHURCH BASEMENT AT 5:15 P.M.
We will have our First Communion parent/
student planning meeting, followed by a
light supper & then Rosary/Stations of the
cross at 6:30 p.m. All students are
required to attend with at least one
parent.
February 11, 2018
A LENTEN BOOK STUDY
A FATHER WHO KEEPS HIS PROMISES
By Scott Hahn
God’s Covenant Love in Scripture
There are copies of this book on the Youth Table in back
of Church, if you’d like to take one home & look through
it. We will begin the six-week study Sunday, March 3,
after 8 a.m. Mass. PLEASE LET PEG KNOW ASAP IF YOU ARE ABLE TO
ATTEND.
Students are well into the Confirmation preparation process - What a great group of youth we have! Currently, the students are working through a booklet with their sponsor that is meant
to help deepen their understanding of the Catholic Faith. Thank you sponsors for your time and dedication to your
student! Our most recent session focused on the Holy Spirit; and how the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives will guide
and direct us towards God and His will for each of us.
There are picture prayer cards of each of Confirmation
Candidates in a basket on the Youth Table in back of
church. If you are able to take a card home & commit
to praying for this student in the months ahead,
please do! ~ Notes of encouragement for your student
would be wonderful, but certainly not required!
STUDENTS PREPARING FOR CONFIRMATION: Kameryn Appel, Isaac Chepa, Kelsey Fuerstenberg,
Brandon Henson, Cassidy Holinka, Massen Kunerth, Brittany Lais & Tyler Madison
Confirmation Preparation
St. Gabriel’s Classifieds
Don’t forget to check out the GREAT Lighthouse CD’s in the south entrance of Church. There are a variety
of topics; all guaranteed to deepen your Catholic Faith!
Catholic Charities ~ Have you always wanted a family? Have you been thinking about adoption but not
sure where to start? Call Catholic Charities to schedule an adoption information meeting to learn about different types of adoption, the process, and how to begin. Call the Catholic Charities hotline at 800-222-5859 or our office at 507-376-
9757 for confidential information and help or visit us at www.ccsomn.org
Diocesan Social Concerns Retreat Day on Saturday, March 10 A retreat on Immigration and refugees will be held on Saturday, March 10 starting at 10 A.M. This event will be held at St. Theodore in Albert Lea, 315 E Clark St. and is sponsored by Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota. This retreat is an opportunity to consider the issues of immigration, solidarity and our Christian responsibility. The day will include information, reflection, and shared stories, as well as time for prayer. The cost is $10 which includes lunch. Deadline for sign-up is March 1. To register you may contact Tom Parlin at [email protected] or 507-454-2270 ext 246
MASS TIME CHANGE FOR FULDA & WESTBROOK…. MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
On Sunday, March 4th 2018, the Sunday Mass at St. Gabriel Parish will be at 8:00 AM and the Sunday Mass at St. Anthony will be at 10:00 AM. This will allow workers to prepare for the St. Anthony Soup and Pie Dinner which will begin at 11:00 AM on March 4th. Come and enjoy a delicious meal that day and help
support your fellow parishioners at St. Anthony Parish!
Court Queen of Peace is serving lunch during Lent on Thursdays at Divine Mercy Hall, St. Ann’s Church, Slayton, MN from 11 AM to 1 PM. The menu includes sandwich, salads, assorted desserts. Take-outs are available by calling 507-227-3068: February 15 hot turkey; February 22 BBQ; March 1 baked ham; March 8 hot turkey; March 15 pulled pork, March 22 hot beef/pork
LOVED THE WEDDING. INVITE ME TO THE MARRIAGE. LOVE, GOD A Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend can help you do that! Marriage Encounter is 44 hours away from jobs, kids, chores, and phones — where married couples can focus just on each other. The next available Weekends are Apr 13-15, 2018 in HUTCHINSON, MN and Feb 23-25, 2018 in Rapid City, SD. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit our website at: southmnwwme.org or contact Miki at [email protected] or 507-227-8229.
Fulda Food Shelf~ If your family or organization is planning to send a cash donation to the Fulda Food Shelf during February and early March, could you please send it to the Murray County Masonic Lodge, in care of Steve Haugen, CPS, 2330 26th St. Slayton, MN 56172. The local lodge is included in a matching funds program during this time for our local food shelves. So any funds we receive will be matched but you must state which food shelf will receive the funds.
Respect Life~ The “40 Days for Life” spring campaign runs from February 14 through March 25. This is a
peaceful and prayerful approach to save babies and end abortion. It tracks biblical history, where God used 40-day periods to transform individuals…from Noah in the flood, to Moses on the mountain, to the disciples after Christ’s resurrection. What a great opportunity to pray and witness for life during Lent! For information, see www.40daysforlife.com. Please continue to pray for an end to abortion.
