GUARDIAN ANGELS Catholic Church & School

215 SECOND STREET WEST + CHASKA, MINNESOTA + WWW.GACHASKA.ORG + (952) 227-4000

JULY 3, 2011 + FOURTEENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

AU REVOIR, FR. PAUL WELCOME FR. DOUG

Church & School Staff Listed Alphabetically

E-Mails for Staff: FirstInitialLastName@GAchaska.org Example: DEbert@GAchaska.org

Sara Anderson, Bookkeeping/Worship Asst. 227-4000 Rev. Mr. Jim Bauhs, Deacon 227-4092 Eric Crowell, Dir of Operations 227-4008 Fr. Doug Ebert, Pastor 227-4003 Amy Gallus, School Principal 227-4010 Fr. Thomas Joseph, Sacramental Minister within the Latino Community 227-4093 Emily Klinker, Director of Faith Formation 227-4007 Maria Koehn, Latino Administrative Assistant 227-4015 Lori Reznick, School Administrative Assistant 227-4010 Jean Rief, Pastoral Associate 227-4095 Miguel Salinas, Room Scheduling 227-4004 Jennifer Salwei, Accounting 227-4001 Teresa Schmidt, Director of Worship 227-4084 Gary Van Eyll, Interim Parish Director 227-4002 Brian Winfield, Maintenance Supervisor 227-4013

Lay~Leadership Positions TRUSTEES Steve Rasmussen 448-5922 Mark Sanda 277-4283 Bill Meyer, Trustee Emeritus PARISH COUNCIL, Tim Collins 270-2341 TCollins@acosta.com FINANCE COUNCIL, Matthew Udermann (Interim) matt@bluejeangreen.com FAITH FORMATION COMMISSION, Ed Hajek, eahajek@yahoo.com 960-4940 SCHOOL ADVISORY COMMITTEE, Tom Tierney, thomas.tierney@gmail.com 239-8799PARENT/TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO) Cecilia Laube, laubes2006@yahoo,com 448-6161 Keith Erickson, Keith.Erickson@wellsfargo.com 368-7349 PASTORAL CARE COMMISSION Susan Keough, mskeo@comcast.net 220-6005 USHERS/GREETERS Marty O’Keefe, martyok@embarqmail.com 368-7541 PRAYER LINE, Jessica Oberpriller 361-3165 Jessica.Oberpriller@gmail.com

This Week at G.A. Monday, July 4, 2011 - Sunday, July 10, 2011

Mass Intentions Thursday (8 am) Tom Jensen + Saturday Frank Bahr + Sunday (10 am) Guardian Angels Parishioners

First Reading — My word will achieve the end for which it was sent (Isaiah 55:10-11). Psalm — The seed that falls on good ground will yield a fruitful harvest (Psalm 65). Second Reading — We, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan within ourselves awaiting the redemption of our bodies (Romans 8:18-23). Gospel — Some seed fell on rich soil and produced fruit (Matthew 13:1-23 [1-9]).

Next Weekend’s Readings (July 10)

Knights of Columbus Calendar Raffle Results

Please call Steve at (952) 448-3127 or Chuck at (952) 448-2819 to collect your winnings. Congratulations! 

Loaves and Fishes

Come and help feed the hungry. Guardian Angels will be serving a meal for Loaves and Fishes at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Shakopee on Thursday, June 30. The first team arrives at St. Mark’s at 2:30 p.m. to prepare the meal. The second team arrives at St. Mark’s at 5:15 p.m. to serve and clean up. We would also appreciate donations of cakes, bars or cookies, which can be brought to St. Francis Hall that morn-ing. Call Sharon Schleicher at 952-448-2254 if you can help. Thank you.

Come to the Love INC Praise Festival & Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, July 31st featuring Christian bands from area churches. It will be in conjunction with River City Days at City Square Park, downtown Chaska. A large tent will protect us in case of rain. Pancakes, sausage, juice, and coffee will be served from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Suggested donation for breakfast is $5 adults, $2 for children 5-12, under 5 free. Praise Festival is free and open to the public. Enjoy great music, good food, community outreach, and fellowship. Volunteers are needed from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; please call Mary at (952) 448-3262 if interested.

Overeaters Anonymous

"Do you eat when you're not hungry? Do you give too much time and thought to food? Do you have feelings of guilt and remorse after over-eating? If you answered yes to these questions, attending an Overeat-ers Anonymous meeting might be the answer to help you find balance. No dues, fees, or weigh-ins. Newcomers welcome! Come to a meeting at the Guardian Angels Parish office, Saturday mornings, 9 a.m. Call 612-619-7328 or log on to www.oa.org for more information."

HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR JULY

Those suffering with AIDS — That Christians may ease the physical and spiritual sufferings of those who are sick with AIDS, especially in the poorest countries. Religious Missionary Women — That religious women in mission territories may be witnesses of the joy of the Gospel and living signs of the love of Christ.

Lay Minister Schedule

Parish Calendar & Events

For the most updated calendar information for events at G.A., please check our online calendar at

www.gachaska.org/churchcalendar MON 

4

8 a.m. 7:30 p.m.

Parish Office Closed - 4th of July Word & Communion Service, Church Knights of Columbus Meeting, SFH

TUE 

5

8 a.m.

Word & Communion Service, Church

WED 

6

8 a.m. 8 p.m. 7 p.m.

Word & Communion Service, Church6.1.5 Mass Music Rehearsal, Church Knights of Columbus Meeting, SFH

THU 

7

8 a.m. 7 p.m.

Mass, Church Knights of Columbus Meeting, SFH

FRI 

8

8 a.m. 7 p.m.

Mass, Church Spanish Speaking Parishioner Choir Rehearsal, Church

SAT 

9

9 a.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m.

Overeaters Anonymous, Parish Office Mass, Church Spanish Speaking Parishioner Prayer Group, SFH

SUN 

10

8 a.m.10 a.m.Noon 4 p.m. 4:45 p.m. 6:15 p.m.

Mass, Church Mass, Church Mass in Spanish, Church 6.1.5 Rehearsal—Instruments, Loft 6.1.5 Rehearsal—Instruments/Choir, Loft 6.1.5 Mass, Church

Mass Intentions … Mass intentions may be for the living and the de-parted, with a + designating in the bulletin a deceased person. There is a $10 suggested donation per Mass intention. Permission from the sick person or his/her family must be granted before a name’s inclusion in these prayers. To schedule a Mass intention, call Jean in the parish office (see contacts, page 2).

Baptism … Sacramental preparation is required for all parents. God-parents and Grandparents are also encouraged to attend. Baptismal prep sessions are given every other month and Baptism Masses are held once a month. Call Jean in the parish office (see contacts, oppo-site page) to schedule a child for Baptism and the parents for baptismal prep.

Prayers of the Faithful ….If you would like a name included in our Prayers of the Faithful for the sick, please call the Parish Office.

Penance...Saturdays from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and anytime by ap-pointment.

Matrimony...pre-registration required one year in advance; marriage preparation course is required.

Anointing… 1st weekend of the month following each Mass. For other requests, please contact the office.

Communion for the Homebound...When we come together to pray at our Eucharistic liturgy, we do not forget the members of our community who are unable to be with us because of ill health. We remember them in our prayer, and we wish to include them in our Holy Communion. Members of our community bring the Blessed Sacrament to them to comfort them and to unite them with us in the Eucharist. We are not always aware of those who have this need. Please call the Parish Of-fice to let us know if you or a member of your family would like to have Holy Communion brought to them. That way we can schedule a time for our ministers to visit and bring the Sacrament.

Hospital, Nursing Home, Homebound Visits...Churches are no longer notified by hospitals or nursing homes when a parishioner is admitted unless the family has requested it. If you or a family member are homebound, hospitalized or in a nursing home and would like a visit from a member of the pastoral ministry staff, please call Jean Rief in the parish office (see contacts, page 2).

Parish Information

Saturday Sunday Sunday Sunday July 16 – July 17: 5:00 pm 8:00 am 10:00 am 6:15pm Lectors Gary Klingelhutz Pat Scheuble Martha Radick Jake Richelsen Eucharistic Ministers Karen Lawrence Pat Halloran Emily Klinker Tricia Feilmeyer Eucharistic Ministers Dan Lawrence Lucy Halloran Tricia Ambroz ------ Eucharistic Ministers Jason DiFuccia Bonnie Moore Dianne Eiden ------ Eucharistic Ministers Chris Koebnick ------ Ben Kendal ------ Eucharistic Ministers Sharon Schleicher ------ Steve Tompkins ------ Eucharistic Ministers Jean Rief Paul Gerold Dennis Meyer Eucharistic Ministers Bill Meyer Randee Gerold Lola Meyer Eucharistic Ministers Mary Meyer Tom LaTour Ted Janey Eucharistic Ministers Steve Zugan Debbie LaTour Kris Janey Servers - Candle 1 Paul DiFuccia Ellie Bergum Kevin Marsh ------ Servers - Candle 2 Karie Holmstadt Joe Bergum Thomas Klinker ------ Server - Cross/Incense David Holmstadt Dan Bergum Ethan Eiden ------ Server - Cross/Incense Madison Koebnick Alison Gagnon Colby Rothmeier ------ Homebound ------ A. Hritz ------ ------ Homebound ------ Brian Busch ------ ------ Sacristans Susan Hunziker B. Moore Dennis/Lola Meyer Mary Muhs Usher/Greeter Virgil Gestach Leo Forner Marty O’Keefe Mary Muhs Usher/Greeter Carol Gestach Linda Forner Tim Collins Sydney Bork Usher/Greeter Brad Gestach Cole Carlson ------ Matt Tisdale Usher/Greeter Steve Gestach Ben Carlson ------ ------ Server ------ ------ ------ Justin Dahl Server ------ ------ ------ Tom Dahl

Faith Formation

At the end of his final meeting as member of the Board of Saint Francis Regional Medical Center, Father Paul and I were catching up on mu-tual acquaintances from my days at the Cathedral of Saint Paul.

As conversations go, the topics shifted – from people, to the church and to the topic of leav-ing a legacy. You see, Father Paul was interested how, in my career in institutional fundrais-ing, I helped guide peoples thinking about leaving a leg-acy, or estate gift.

In particular for the church, the most important and deeply rooted non-profit in anyone’s life.

As I thought about his ques-tions and comments, I found myself going through my men-tal checklist of the many ways people can make a legacy gift – wills (bequests), annuities, life insur-ance, and trusts to mention just a few.

Then it struck me I was thinking about the tools of legacy giving and not focusing on the more important questions. Like why should a legacy gift be given and to whom should the gift be left to. Here are six key things to consider in answering the questions.

1. Plan ahead. Think about the things that have been important to you, your spouse, and your family. Look at your assets and con-sider what you have currently and what you anticipate you will need to live out your days on (be sure to think about catastrophic illness).

2. Identify who you might want to leave something to. It could be your spouse, children, and other family members, key individuals who have made a difference in your life, your church, school, com-munity or the causes you have passion for.

3. Prioritize. Look at the funds you have available and consider what you want to accomplish with your giving and what are your top two or three giving priorities.

4. Communicate. Once you have decided on your priorities make sure you communicate your choices with the rest of your family.

5. Write it down. For most people writing it down means a will and could mean the cost of an attorney. In general, it is money well spent, but there are also resources around to help with writing a will and there a number of templates available on the web. For more complex types of estate giving, use the services of a reputa-ble professional – an estate attorney, financial planner, or, de-pending on the charitable organization you might be inter-ested in using one of their fund development professional. Check with your insurance carrier because they may have access to people who can help you with the more complex insurance es-tate opportunities.

6. Remember, if you don’t decide what to do with the assets of your estate, the government will help make that decision for you and it may not be what you want.

Professionals in estate planning would have a more detailed set of

questions and checklist. I have found you get to the right place when you think of these six steps.

Recently, a family I know shared with me the story of how they helped the wife’s Mom with home hospice care for her Dad.

Dad was a part of Tom Bro-kaw’s Greatest General having grown up during the depres-sion, served in World War II, raised a family, served his community as a police officer and generally help frame and build America post World War II. To Dad, and most of his generation, family and faith were the key ingredients of his successful life.

During those last few months, weeks and days the impor-tance of faith in his life was

ever visible. Each day he would ask someone to pray with him as he recited the Lord’s Prayer or said the Rosary. Often one of the local or retired Priests would visit Dad not only to pray with him but to help Mom understand better what was happening and what would happen once Dad passed away.

Faith, the church and the caring and compassion of the priests, reli-gious sisters and parish pastoral care ministers were a world of comfort for the family.

After Dad passed away, it became very clear the importance of faith in his life. In his will he left the largest portion of his estate to his wife and children, but also he specifically made a provision for the church … his parish church.

He had planned ahead to include the church because he knew , in the end, the church might be overlooked because , after all , they were doing what they were supposed to do.

He also knew that his children, while faithful, were busy and not as involved in the church as he was. Dad knew he would be the one re-sponsible for making sure the church was acknowledged in his estate for the important role it played in his life. Dad planned ahead, priori-tized, communicated to the family his desire to give to the church and wrote it down.

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Note: Where can you find a financial planner? Always check the ads at the back of this and future bulletins.

Remembering the Community that Made a Real Difference in Your Life

We welcome with joy our newly baptized

Annabelle Marie Wilson ~ daughter of Beth and David

Luke William Hudson ~ son of Lisa and Michael

Grayson Brooks Will ~ son of Paige and Jeoff

Kennedy Angela Roberts ~ daughter of BriAnna and Aaron

Robert Kenneth Lang ~ son of Jenny and Todd

Andrew Michael Altermatt ~ son of Jennifer and Michael

Music Ministries at Guardian Angels

6.1.5 2nd Sunday Choir YES!!! The 6.1.5. 2nd Sunday Choir will be singing this summer! This choir is composed of anyone and every-one, students from GA school, faith formation and anyone who attends mass at GA, their friends, older siblings, parents, grandparents – anyone 6th grade and older who wishes to sing!

The 6.1.5 2nd Sunday Choir will be singing: July 10 and August 14th

To sing on Sunday July 10th, please show up for the same day rehearsal at 4:45pm and please call your YES to Teresa Schmidt at 361-0181 or e-mail to tschmidt@gachaska.org so that we can prepare hymn packets for singers.

2nd Sunday Choir

Hang Out with Us

after the 6.1.5 Mass!

Why should the fun end after the 6.1.5 Mass is over? On 2nd Sundays this Summer, it won’t! On July 10 and August 14, come and hang out with us after the 6.1.5 Mass and get to know those you worship with! Meet us outside in front of the church (unless it is raining—then St. Francis Hall) and we’ll have cookies and lemonade to further your enjoyment!

Chores Made Easy Behavioral consultants can at-test to seeing two year olds ac-tually doing age appropriate chores.

How could this happen?

First, the children were invited to help a little bit here and there on numerous occasions prior to family events. The invi-tations were less about working and more about joining the fun, because the two-year-olds’ parents were encouraged to make the work fun.

Then they showed the kids how to do it, and helped them to do it the first time.

When the kids did it, their parents made a big deal out of it … with a photo, for example.

Then the children went on to set the table exactly as shown, all by themselves.

Parents gave exuberant affirmation, "Wow, _____! You're doing one of the things God built you to do! Do you feel good about that?"

"Yah!" The invariably said with a smile.

"Give me five!" the parents said, and slapped hands with a big smile.

The two-year-olds then cleared the dishes the same way. This chore is now a frequent part of the children’s routine at dinner time.

With much less hoopla, they often help set the table and clear the dishes. They also clean up toys, and clothes, having learned the same way.

This approach works with most chores, and with kids of all ages.

Certainly, what is begun early on will only build with age.

To break this down into steps:

1. Be an example of fun while working.

2. Make a fun invitation to join the chore.

3. Give a realistic, concrete demonstration of what you want done.

4. Celebrate by giving enthusiastic praise for the hard work not for the "good job."

5. Teach the child that helping others is something God built us to do: We are God's workmanship, created to do good works (Eph 2:10).

6. Stay relaxed and make it fun.

7. Repeat with any chore you wish to train your child to do.

A member of the Chaska community came up to me and thanked the parish community for honoring Fr. Conran Schneider, OFM, on his 60th anniversary as a priest-servant on June 25th.

Many of those years outside of Carver County. But a significant number within "The Valley."

It was her opinion that Fr. Conran had not really been adequately thanked before.

I think she meant thanked “so publicly.”

Without a doubt, if anyone is deserving of a church's, of a city's, of a county's public ap-preciation, it is Fr. Conran.

In spite of being in his 80s, he's been the Eveready Bunny of pastoral care in our re-gion. In hospitals, nursing homes, senior housing, hospices, wakes, and homes ... regardless of religious or denominational affiliation.

He shares the single-minded focus of his community's founder, St. Francis: a self-emptying love of service to everyone, espe-cially those in need.

If you would like to add your voice of appre-ciation, I encourage you to write to the Chaska Herald and/or send a note of thanks to him via Guardian Angels Church's pas-toral care minister: Jean Rief, Guardian An-gels Church, 215 West Second Street, Chaska, MN.

Jean will make sure our community's lone remaining Franciscan receives your thoughts of appreciation.

Fr. Paul Jarvis, our newest associate mem-ber of Guardian Angels

Thank you, Fr. Conran Gracias, Padre Conran 謝謝您，父親康仁 Je vous remercie, l'Abbé Conran Спасибо, отец Конран Kiitos, Isä Conran Tänan teid, Isa Conran אבי בקונרן, תודה לך Danke, Pater Conran أشكركم ، االب

Děkuji, otče Conran Go raibh maith agat, a Athair Conran Köszönöm, Atyám Conran Terima kasih, Bapa كونران Conran Grazie, Padre Conran शुिक्रया, हमारे फ्रांिसस के िपता Obrigado, Pai Conran Takk, Far

Conran Asante, Baba Conran Cảm ơn, Cha Conran 、父コンランをありがとう Dank u, Vader Conran Σας ευχαριστώ, Πατέρα Conran Մենք շնորհակալ ենք ձեզ, Հայր ขอขอบคณุคณุพอ่

No matter how many words, or in how many languages we use … mere words can't express how appreciative we are

Front row: Fr. Bill, Franciscan Provincial leader; Fr. Conran; Fr. Miro, last Franciscan pastor of G.A. Middle row: Deacon Gregg; Deacon Nicholas; Back row: Fr. Thomas, St. Nicholas Parish pastor, Deacon

Jim; Fr. Paul, former Guardian Angels pastor; with representatives from the K. of C. Fourth Degree

2011 Guidebook Directory Information

We are in the process of updating our annual Guide Book and Directory. As a reminder, this publication is mailed to each family registered at Guardian Angels. Advertisers pay for the production and mailing of the directories, so there is no cost to the parish. Does our Church database have YOUR family member-ship record correct? Have you changed your phone num-ber or e-mail address? Are you preparing to move soon? Are all of your children still at home and are they all in-cluded in your membership record? If you do not wish to have your information published in the 2011 Guidebook Directory, please notify Miguel in the Par-ish Office as soon as possible. If we do not hear from you, we will assume that you wish to have your family informa-tion published. For questions about the 2011 Guidebook Directory, please contact the parish office at (952) 227-4000. Thank You!

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