JANUARY 19, 2020 | SE!OND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME … · TUESDAY, JANUARY 21 1 SM 16:1-13; MK 2:23-28 : am Word & ommunion Service WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 1 SM 17:32-33, 37, 40-51;

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JANUARY 19, 2020 | SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

CONTACT US Pastor - Fr. John Kunz Address: 632 S. Broad St. Mankato, MN 56001 Office Hours Mon - Fri 8:30am – 5:00pm Office Phone: 507-625-3131 Emergency (after hours) please call 507-388-7239 Email [email protected] Website stjohnscatholicchurch.com

MASS TIMES Tue - Wed - Fri 8:15am Saturday 5:15pm Sunday 8:00am and 10:00am

WORD & COMMUNION Mon & Thurs 8:15am

RECONCILIATION Saturday: 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm, or by appointment.

With the Holy Spirit pouring the love of God into our hearts, we invite people to Christ by living like Christ through prayer, service, and learning.

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02 PRAYER & WORSHIP

632 S. Broad St. Mankato, MN 56001 | 507.625.3131 | [email protected] | stjohnscatholicchurch.com

PARISH CONTACTS PARISH OFFICE: 507-625-3131

PARISH STAFF Pastor Fr. John Kunz | [email protected] Pastoral Care Associate/Parish Administrator Mike Logeais | [email protected] Director of Liturgy/Music Jaci James | [email protected] Faith Formation Coordinator Kelly Huber | [email protected] Faith Formation Assistant Mary Hudson | [email protected] Administrative Assistant/Communications Michelle Lemyre | [email protected] Administrative Assistant/Data Susan Durbala | [email protected] Building & Grounds Maintenance Jon Fitterer | [email protected] Seminarian/Confirmation Director Ezra Lippert | [email protected]

CATHOLIC SCHOOL Loyola Catholic School Phone: 507-388-0600 Website: loyolacatholicschool.org LOYOLA AMBASSADORS St. John’s Parish Beth Johnson | 507-388-6212

CALVARY CEMETERY Terry Miller Office 507-387-5784 | P 507-995-1010

ST. JOHN’S ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCILS Pastoral Leadership Team: Dan Hansen | Jaci James | John Fell Jennifer Hatkin | Christopher Meehan Kelly Huber | Mairin Bierer Ezra Lippert Finance Council: Kelsie Davis | Beth Baker | James Loaney Lucas Schaefer | Mike Burkhardt | Pat Kruger | Gerald Hicks Mike Spellacy | Nicole Goebel Parish Trustees: Jim Swanson | Najwa Massad

MONDAY, JANUARY 20 1 SM 15:16-23; MK 2:18-22

8:15 am Word & Communion Service

TUESDAY, JANUARY 21 1 SM 16:1-13; MK 2:23-28


WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 1 SM 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; MK 3:1-6


THURSDAY, JANUARY 23 1 SM 18:6-9; 19:1-7; MK 3:7-12


FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 1 SM 24:3-21; MK 3:13-19


SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 ACTS 22:3-16/ACTS 9:1-22; MK 16:15-18

5:15 pm Joe Abdo †, Val Rathman †, Ann Frost Sobraske †, Phyllis Goettl †

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 IS 8:23—9:3; 1 COR 1:10-13, 17; MT 4:12-23 OR 4:12-17

8:00 am Sally Maloney †, Anne Mrotz †, Sally O'Gara†

10:00 am Joe Phillips †, Ilona Lensces †, Margaret Hiller †

FROM THE SEMINARIAN With our celebration of the Baptism of the Lord last Sunday we officially left the Christmas season and entered the first week of “Ordinary Time” in the Church’s calendar. Ordinary Time is simply a designation of those weeks out of the year which do not fall in Advent, Christmas, Lent, or Easter. Just because it is called “ordinary,” however, does not mean that it is unimportant or that it should be taken lightly. For a Christian, even ordinary life is extraordinary because of the love of God that prompted his coming amongst us to set us free and make us children of our Heavenly Father. This is the reality that we live in every day - throughout the whole year - no matter what season it is: we are God’s children now, and this is truly an extraordinary thing. Peace, Ezra Lippert

MASS INTENTIONS

JACKSON HENRY OERTLI

BAPTIZED: JANUARY 19, 2020

PARENTS: BRETT & MEGAN OERTLI


January 19, 2020 | Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

03 UPCOMING NEWS & EVENTS

ST. JOHN’S NEWS THANK YOU Our Faith calls us to be Christ to one another in our community. One of the ways in which that happens is in how we support someone in need, either in tangible support or simply in prayer. Alice DiMeglio, one of the coordinators of our prayer chain, would like to thank everyone who has offered their support to her as she has been recovering from her health issues. The support has been very much appreciated. DIGNITY OF LIFE Physician assisted suicide (PAS) is a hot topic across the USA, and there will be a bill proposed in the Minnesota legislature this 2020 to legalize it. We know that we are called to defend the dignity of life from conception to natural death. But we may not know that our

faith is a treasure of the art of dying well. We ask you to resist the fear tactics and embrace the call to genuine compassion and friendship. Over the next seven weeks, you’ll see one bulletin announcements debunking PAS claims and offering Catholic Christian hope and wisdom. Catholic Church statements and video witnesses are available at www.usccb.org/toliveeachday . PAS myth: People can’t afford pain management medications. Physician Assisted Suicide is a dignified out. Truth: For people over 65, hospice care is covered by Medicare. The VA and Minnesota Medical Assistance, as well as most private insurers, also cover hospice care. Catholic compassion: If people are struggling with the costs of health care or signing up for Medicare,

please contact Catholic Charities or your county’s social services. However, hospice care is covered by Medicare, and cost should not be a consideration. And we never want to encourage assisted suicide as a substitute for decent health care—we want to fix the health care system where it is broken. No one deserves an early death sentence due to their finances. WOUNDS OF WAR Iraq, Afghanistan and Yemen; Escalating Threats of War with Iran with Kathy Kelly at: Our Lady of Good Counsel Conference Center 170 Good Counsel Drive Mankato, Minnesota Tuesday, January 28, 2020 7:00 p.m. Freewill Offering Accepted for Kathy’s Ministries. Free admission.

MONDAY, JANUARY 20 Word & Communion Service 8:15 AM – Church Spirit Singers 5:00 PM – St. Elizabeth room

TUESDAY, JANUARY 21 Sunrise AA Meeting 6:30 AM - Matthews Hall Word & Communion Service 8:15 AM – Church Staff Meeting 9:00 AM – Marian room Hope-Grief Ministry 5:15 PM - John Paul II room Finance Meeting 6:00 pm - Marian Roon

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 Word & Communion Service 8:15 AM - Church

Legion of Mary 9:00 AM – Marian room Choir for Christ 5:15 PM – Church 5th Grade FF 6:30 PM – Marian room YDisciple 6:30 PM - Library, St. Elizabeth room, Bride’s room Wine & Wisdom 7:00 PM Rectory

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23 Word & Communion Service 8:15 AM - Church Simon Ministry 10:30 AM –Matthews Hall Laurels Peak Word Service 3:00 PM – Laurels Peak Bible Study 6:30 PM – John Paul II Room

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 Al-Anon 6:30 AM – Parish Library Early Risers AA 6:30 AM – Matthews Hall Word & Communion Service 8:15 AM – Church

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 Mass – 5:15 PM – Church

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass – 8:00 AM – Church Mass – 10:00 AM – Church

THE WEEK AHEAD

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SACRAMENTS OF THE CHURCH Baptism - To prepare your child for Baptism, it is essential that parents participate in Pre-Jordan preparation. Marriage - Contact the parish office 1 year in advance of wedding date. Marriage prep is required. Becoming Catholic - If you or someone you know are interested in becoming Catholic or have questions about the process (Christian Initiation), please contact the parish office. Sacrament of the Sick - Anointing If you have a serious illness, are facing hospitalization and/or surgery, please contact the parish office to arrange to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.

04 AROUND THE PARISH


TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — “I will make you a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.” (Is 49:6b) Psalm — “Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.” (Ps 40) Second Reading — “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Cor 1:3) Gospel — “John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.“ (Jn 1:29)

SACRAMENTS LOYOLA NEWS Enrollment is always open at Loyola. Contact [email protected] or 507.388.0615 for more information. Enrollment is starting in February for ‘20-’21 school year. Loyola will soon be offering bus service to some of our students outside of the District 77 bus routes.

We are seeking a shuttle driver for the morning route, with the potential of adding shifts. For more information, please contact Trudi Clements, 507-388-0606. THANK YOU to all who send us Box Tops for Education, Hy-Vee receipts. Loyola no longer processes Campbell’s soup labels. Your parish support makes all we do, learn, and celebrate at Loyola possible. Leading through Faith, Academic

Excellence, and Service.

SERVING THE NEEDS

OF OTHERS Bringing Holy Communion to the homebound. Assisting with Mass at a Nursing Home or Care Center. Would you like to know more about doing these things? Our Faith calls us to be “Christ to one another.” Helping in these areas is one way we can do that. Many people have reported that it was so rewarding to do that they felt they got more out of it than the people they went to serve. Now think about it and realize that every family is touched by this in their life…often multiple times.

There is always a need. Is NOW the time that you can help out??? Please contact Mike in the office for more information at: 625-3131.

FUNERAL CO-HOSTS NEEDED

This important ministry helps families in their time of grief. This is on an on-call basis. We need volunteers to share co-hosting responsibilities and coordinating for funeral luncheons one month a year. Training and support are provided. Contact the parish office for more information, or to volunteer. Please consider serving.

PARISH HELP NEEDED

Flowers for Mary for January 18/19

Donated by Martha Phillips in memory of

Joseph Phillips

ALTAR LINEN MINISTRY Thank you, thank you to the ladies who take care of the Altar Linens. Every week they pre-treat, wash, iron and fold all the linens used during the week. They do this a month at a time. Some of the ladies volunteer to do 2 months. They do a great job! We thank you for your dedication to this important ministry.


05 FAITH FORMATION

VIRTUS RE-CERTIFICATION In January, the diocesan Safe Environment Office will again launch a VIRTUS® online recertification training for anyone who completed the “VIRTUS live training” in 2014 or earlier. In February, a recertification notice will be sent to those who completed the training in 2015. Employees and volunteers of DOW-R parishes or schools that are due for recertification will receive an email from VIRTUS Online with credentials to login and complete the training. This training takes 30-40 minutes. Look for a bulletin insert for more information. MARCH FOR LIFE January 22, 2019 MCCL March for Life, St. Paul A charter bus for transportation will leave Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church of Mankato on Mulberry Street at 8:15 a.m. on Wednesday Jan. 22 to arrive at the Cathedral of Saint Paul for an ecumenical prayer service at 10:30 a.m. We will then march six blocks to the Capitol. The MCCL March for Life begins at noon, followed by a short program at 12:30 p.m. on the Capitol steps. We will return immediately after the program, approximately 1 p.m., arriving back in Mankato around 3:30 p.m. Call Tom Hoehn at 507-381-2544 to reserve your place. Plan to bring a bag lunch; cookies, water and soda will be provided. Bus fare is $20 or free-will offering.

UPCOMING EVENTS


WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Show your spouse how much you appreciate them with some quality time together. A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend makes a great gift. The next available Weekend is February 7-9, 2020, in Windom, MN. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit our website at: southmnwwme.org or contact Miki at [email protected] or 507-227-8229. The next Weekends are Feb 7-9, 2020 in Windom, MN and Apr 24-26, 2020 in HUTCHINSON, MN. For more information, call Miki Schultz at 507-227-8229 or visit them at southmnwwme.org.

AN EVENT FOR TEENS & PARENTS: FEATURING MATT FRADD

“The Love that Satisfies”

with Luke Spehar leading worship music

February 12, 2020 6:00—9:00 pm

Fitzgerald Campus of Loyola Catholic School

110 North 5th Street Mankato, MN 56001

Registration is by group.

RSVP: [email protected]

http://southmnwwme.org/

mailto:[email protected]

tel:(507)%20227-8229

LOCAL AREA CATHOLIC CHURCHES* Holy Rosary 525 Grant Ave., N. Mankato Mass times: Saturday 5:00 pm; Sunday 8:00 am and 10:00 am St. Joseph the Worker 423 W. 7th St., Mankato Mass times: Saturday 5:00 pm; Sunday 10:30 am Tuesday, Wed 12:05 pm Saints Peter and Paul 105 N. 5th St., Mankato Mass times: Saturday 8:00 am & 5:15 pm; Sunday 7:30 am, 9:30 am and 11:30 am, & 1:00 pm in Spanish; Latin Mass at 4:15 pm, Monday-Friday 7:00 am St. Thomas More Newman Center 1502 Warren Street Mass Times: Sunday 11:00 am Tuesday and Wednesday 12:00 pm *Mass times are subject to change. Please check with the individual churches for further information.

06 FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP


FINANCES

LITURGICAL CORNER

JANUARY 11/12, 2020

Adult Support $7,712.00

Offertory $798.76

Electronic Transfer $9,661.50

ST. JOHN’S YOUNG STEWARDS TIME & TREASURE

Children's Envelopes/Offering

$81.00

Money Counters

January 20 Team #4

January 27 Team #1

February 3 Team #2

MASS TIMES AROUND THE AREA

PEACE THROUGH PLANNING Death comes to each of us. Often we have very little forewarning or control over the circumstances of our dying. Planning for these end times is a gentle way of being supportive of our loved ones who, while grieving our dying, must also try to make a peaceful, orderly, and spiritual transition to living without us. If you or a loved one are facing final illness, death, and funeral planning, or you just want to prepare for that un-known day when you will be called home, ease the bur-den by picking up a “P” booklet. This guide is available at any time in the parish office and is designed to make the planning for end times a logical step in the life of a responsible and caring adult. LOW-GLUTEN COMMUNION: If you must maintain a low-gluten diet, we offer a low-gluten consecrated host for communion. Follow the communion procession line where you see the Minister wearing “LOW-GLUTEN” necklace (in front of ambo/lectern). DIFFICULTY APPROACHING THE ALTAR: If you or someone you know has difficulty approaching the altar to receive communion, please notify an usher as he/she assists those in your row to the communion procession. A Minister of Holy Communion will be happy to come to you with the Eucharist. HEARING ASSISTANCE: Do you have a hard time hearing at Mass? Contact an Usher before mass to arrange for use of one of our LISTEN sound devices that will clarify and enhance your listening experience. You can continue to wear your hearing aid with the device if you prefer. You will need to provide your name and phone number for us.

St. John’s Prayer Network—

To submit a prayer request call: Sandy Roberts 387-1372 Email: Pastoral Care Associate at: [email protected]


07 AROUND THE COMMUNITY

TEC FOR ALL The next Pathways Together Encounter Christ (TEC) retreat is scheduled for February 15-17 at Good Shepherd Church in Jackson, MN. Retreat attendees must be 16 years of age or older and registration is $50. Adults are welcome on the retreat as well. What is TEC you wonder?? Pathways TEC is a three-day retreat weekend based on the Paschal Mystery: the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Pathways TEC brings teens and adults together during the weekend to be participants in encountering Christ as the family of God. What Happens On the Weekend?? A TEC weekend works to build spiritual growth through participation in group activities. Although some time is given for individual prayer and reflection, the emphasis throughout the weekend is on group participation through music, discussions, talks, prayer, Scripture, Mass and celebration. Each day of the retreat has a central theme: “Die Day” is the first day – a day centered on the death of Jesus Christ. On “Die Day” participants reflect on many different aspects of their lives, focusing on better relationships with God, self and others. “Rise Day” is the second day, a joyous celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. On “Rise Day” participants celebrate the presence of God’s love in their lives. “Go Day” is the third day – a day which explores the continuous call to spread the Good News. On “Go Day” participants recognize and prepare to carry forth the message of Jesus Christ. Our diocese has done an amazing job of providing opportunities for the laity to learn more about Missionary Discipleship. By following the Paschal Mystery, the TEC retreat is a beautiful example of this and follows the Encounter, Accompany, Community and Send on Mission format!!! If you would like to register or have any questions contact Monica at [email protected] or 507-363-1809. 9 DAYS FOR LIFE: 2020 Tuesday, January 21 – Wednesday, January 29. 9 Days for Life is a multi-faceted novena for the respect and protection of human life. Each day, a different intention is accompanied by a short reflection, suggested actions, and related information. Sign up to receive the novena by email, text message, or an app at www.9daysforlife.com.

LITURGICAL MINISTERS NEWS JANUARY 25/26 Musicians

5:15 pm Jaci J / Choir for Christ

8:00 am Joyce or Jaci/ Voices in Praise

10:00 am Jaci J / LIT Music

Eucharistic Ministers

5:15 pm Carrie Altomari, Michelle Goodrich, Lynn Klingsporn, Jane Kohler, Julie Kunz, Glenda Landsteiner, Tom Rogness, Craig Soupir

8:00 am Candy Jenson, Donna Kapsner, Patty Mejias, Ron Prange, Terri Prange, Barb Traxler, Mark Traxler, Betty Widmer Blace

10:00 am Deb Fogal, Scott Fogal, Ma Linda Henderson, Jeanne Kelly, Christopher Meehan, Nick Meyer, Sarah Nelson, Sharon Patterson

Lectors

5:15 pm Ken Klingsporn, Sheila Skilling

8:00 am Terri Prange, Mark Traxler

10:00 am Jim Loaney, Sharon Patterson

Sacristan

5:15 pm Craig Soupir, (Jane Jans)

8:00 am Sarah Odegard

10:00 am Mike Burkhardt

Servers

5:15 pm Bria Baumgard, Jonathan Bergquist

8:00 am Eli Blace, Ella Blace, Eli Mueller

10:00 am Autumn Barta, Samantha Kann, Calvin O’Connor

Ministers of Hospitality

5:15 pm Team 3

8:00 am Team 7

10:00 am Team 11

Weekly EM (January 20-24)

Elaine / Kathleen

Laurels Peak Service (January 23)

Margaret Schmidt / Elaine Koch


DIOCESE WEEKLY TELEVISED MASS SCHEDULE: KTTW Channel 7 (Sioux Falls) at 6:30am KEYC Channel 12 (Mankato) at 7:30amKEYC-DT, Digital Channel 12.2 or Charter Channel 19 (Mankato) at 9:30am KAAL Channel 6 (Rochester) at 9:00am WKBT Channel 8 (LaCrosse) at 7:30am

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JANUARY 19, 2020 | SE!OND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME … · TUESDAY, JANUARY 21 1 SM 16:1-13; MK 2:23-28 : am Word & ommunion Service WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 1 SM 17:32-33, 37, 40-51;