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October 9, 2016
We’re here to help support you on your faith journey, so you can find
true peace, happiness, and purpose in life. If you would like to join one of
our parishes, contact any staff member, and we will be honored to
officially welcome you home!
New-member registration forms are also available in the church
entrances and on our website.
Please contact Deacon John in the parish office to schedule the baptism and the baptism preparation class.
Congratulations on your engagement! Please contact Fr. Reker at least 6
months in advance to begin preparation.
If you or a family member is homebound or in the hospital and would like a
pastoral visit, please notify the office.
Sometimes we move rather quickly from place to place. We usually choose the most direct or fastest route to our destination. Every now and then, it is good to get off the fast lane and take a meandering path to where we want to go. This happened to me last week. When our annual priests’ meeting ends in Okoboji, I usually connect with a few of my family members who live in SW Minnesota and SE South Dakota. I had a little extra time on Wednesday afternoon, so I took the back roads from the (“so-called”) Iowa Great Lakes to my hometown of Worthington. It was a beautiful afternoon for a trip down memory lane.
As I crossed the state line and headed north by northwest, I drove by the apple orchard that we used to visit when I was a child. We could enjoy an apple or two as we picked the amount my parents wanted to bring home, but the best part was the end result – homemade apple pie or crisp. I could almost smell and taste it as I drove by the apple trees. Next on the path was a small lake where my Dad would take us fishing, an activity that did not appeal to me because it was not active enough. I wasn’t much of a fish-eater in those days, perhaps partly due to the type often caught, bullheads. As I drove into the big city of Worthington, now over 12,000 inhabitants, I decided to visit the Catholic cemetery where my parents are buried. After visiting their graves and saying a prayer, I checked to see who was nearby and remembered the different parishioners with whom we worshipped. I found the grave of my boyhood pastor, Msgr. J. Stanley Hale, and was pleasantly surprised to see that an aunt and uncle were buried nearby. I was grateful that I had a little time to meander over that hallowed ground.
My sister wasn’t home yet, so I drove past places that no longer exist – the drive-in theater and the root beer stand – on my way downtown. I hadn’t driven down Main Street for ages; it was interesting to see what had changed and a few stores that still remain. I recalled my part-time job in a downtown store and the people with whom I worked. No trip down memory lane in my hometown is complete without driving around part of Lake Okabena. Times spent with friends and classmates came to mind, especially when I saw the band shell in Chautauqua Park (but no popcorn wagon!) and the beach where I first took swimming lessons. Given the bright, but cool day, I headed toward the golf course to see if nine holes might be a possibility; it was and I walked a slightly soggy course in the company of past rounds with my Dad, siblings and friends. After visiting with my sister for a while, we headed to meet other family members in Luverne and took the “old highway” as far as Adrian so that we could stop at the cemetery to visit the graves of my grandparents, aunts and uncles, and a good priest friend who died 20 years ago, Father Jim Timm. No, it wasn’t a very “productive” afternoon, but quite renewing. Perhaps you might want to get off the beaten path and choose a memory lane.
Sincerely in Christ,
P.S. Our sister parish in Haiti, St. Lucy, has certainly been in my thoughts and prayers; Thursday evening I received a short video of some of the hurricane damage, but no word from the pastor yet. You can check it out on our Facebook page, which has a link on our website. More when I hear from Father Harold.
St. Joseph the Worker is still $15,494 away from meeting their CMA goal of $36,600. $21,106 or 57.67%
of their goal has been raised to date. Out of the over 600 families at SJW only 90 have donated so far. If you
are able, please make a contribution to the CMA. Any percentage of SJW’s goal that is not reached by the end
of the campaign is taken out of the parish’s general operating fund. Thank you!
Congratulations to Holy Family
for meeting and exceeding their
Catholic Ministries Appeal goal of
$10,270. To date they have
contributions/pledges of $10,620!
October 2 & 3, 2016
$ 4,051.24
Fiscal Year to Date
$ 81,434.38
St. Joseph the Worker
Fiscal Year to Date
$ 28,004.04
Holy Family
October 2, 2016
$ 2,999.00 Tuesday, October 11: SJW 12:05pm - Word and Communion Wednesday, October 12: Hillcrest 9:30am - Word and Communion Thursday, October 13: HF 8:30am - †Gladys B Olson Friday, October 14: SJW 12:05pm - †John Keefe Saturday, October 15: 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time SJW 5:00pm - For the Parishes Sunday, October 16: 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time HF 8:30am - †Dot Hughes SJW 10:30am - †Violet Roeder ______________________________________________ Monday: Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 — 5:1; Ps 113:1b-5a, 6-7; Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday: Gal 5:1-6; Ps 119:41, 43-45, 47-48; Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday: Gal 5:18-25; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:42-46 Thursday: Eph 1:1-10; Ps 98:1-6; Lk 11:47-54 Friday: Eph 1:11-14; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13; Lk 12:1-7 Saturday: Eph 1:15-23; Ps 8:2-3ab, 4-7; Lk 12:8-12 Sunday: Ex 17:8-13; Ps 121:1-8; 2 Tm 3:14 — 4:2; Lk 18:1-8
Mon. 10/10: 1:00pm Knitting- SJW
2:45pm Girls on the Run - SJW Gym
Wed. 10/12: 5:30pm Simple Supper - SJW Gym
6:00pm SJW/HF Faith Formation Class - SJW
6:00pm 1st Reconciliation Orient. Parents - SJW
Thur. 10/13: 2:45pm Girls on the Run - SJW Gym
Fri. 10/14: 4:00pmWedding Rehearsal - SJW
Sat. 10/8: 2:30pm Wedding Maloney/Brockshus - SJW
4:15pm Confessions - SJW
Sun. 10/9: 8:00am Confessions - HF
9:30am Faith Formation K-7 - HF
9:30am 1st Reconciliation Orient. Parents - HF
Congratulations to Monica Oberle the “301”
winner of $100 for October 1!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 SJW—5:00 P.M. MASS Reader: Mark Greenwood Servers: Isaiah Ewert ECM: Jan Mountain, Sue Liebl, Peg Fallenstein, Chuck Fox, Dan Ewert, Beth Sparks, 1 SUB Ushers: Al Honnermann, Thomas McDermott Matthew Murray, Tim Murray Musicians: Kris Madsen, Jeanne Hassing, Meghan Johnson
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 HF—8:30 A.M. MASS Reader: Marty Cassem Servers: Emma Hansen, Charlotte Slama ECM: Megan Davis, Lisa Schultz, Mary Cassem Ushers: Jerry Hilleshiem, Wayne Lindmeier Musicians: Jan Osten, Jackie Slama SJW—10:30 A.M. MASS Reader: Judy Doyle Servers: SUB, Elizabeth Peller, Jacob Haley ECM: Susan Peller, Glenn Barnette, Wendy Weingartz, Barb Wendlandt, Judy Westermayer, Bill Feder, Jan Willaert Usher: Matt McMonagle, Ray Mettler Jacob Peller, Rich Peller Musicians: Lauren Bierer, Benzmiller Family SJW—Doorkeeper: Randy Haley
Children’s Weekly Stewardship Treasure:
HF: $ 5.00 SJW: $ 35.24
Many, many thanks to all those involved in the planning of the St. Joe’s Hubbell Harvest Fall Festival, all those who donated, the workers and volunteers, and everyone of you
that attended the festival last weekend! IT WAS A HUGE SUCCESS and that would not have been possible without all of YOU! To date the net profit from the festival is close to $15,000!
We welcome to the parish community,
Levi Paul Tschida, who was baptized at
SJW on Saturday, Oct. 8th.
We pray for the family and friends of
Linnie Griebel (SJW), who passed away
on Monday, October 3rd.
May she rest in peace.
Terri DeGezelle’s COLORS OF NATURE
A photography exhibit at the Blue Earth County Historical Society is now on display. Please join Terri on October 15 from 1-2 p.m. to learn how to hand-tint black and white photographs using soft pastels. Each person will create a frameable work of art from this class. This event is free. Artist Opening Reception, October 15 from 7-8 p.m. Special opportunity to view the art and meet the artist. This exhibit will be on display through the end of the year. This photography exhibit is free and open to the public.
October
Sun 9 HF Faith Formation begins for grades K - 7th Wed 12 SJW Faith Formation - 5:30pm - Simple Supper for All 6:00-7:00pm - SJW K-10th grade, HF 8-10th grade in Mankato + SJW 1st Reconciliation Orientation Sun 16 HF Faith Formation- 9:30-10:30am - grades K - 7th + HF 1st Reconciliation Orientation Wed 19 MEA - No SJW-FF Classes Fri 21 Youth Group to Valley Scare Bring a friend! Sun 23 MEA - No HF-FF Classes Wed 26 SJW Faith Formation - 5:30pm - Simple Supper for All 6:00-7:00pm - SJW K-10th grade, HF 8-10th grade in Mankato + Trunk or Treat with the Saints Sun 30 HF Faith Formation 9:30-10:30am - grades K - 7th
October 9, 2016 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
What did you learn today … Luke 17:11-19
The lepers suffered from the disease of leprosy, now known as Hansen’s disease, which causes deformity with the loss of limbs and sometimes blindness. They also suffered because they were outcasts, who were driven away from their homes and families to live far away from villages and towns. Their lives were miserable and their suffering was very great. Jesus took pity on them and told them to go and show themselves to the priest. The priest was the person who decided whether their leprosy had gone and gave them permission to live with their families again. They showed how much they believed in Jesus by setting off at once and trusting him to cure them. Talk about it … What did one of the lepers do when he realized he had been cured? Do you think that Jesus was pleased that one said “thank you”? Do you remember to say thank you for your many gifts?
Taken from The Complete Children's Liturgy Book
Stewardship for the WHOLE FAMILY!!
The project - We, the youth of St. Joseph the Worker and Holy Family are collecting plastic shopping bags that will be cut and tied together and then crocheted into sleeping mats for the homeless.
There will be large boxes in the front entrance of both parishes so that you can drop off you donation of plastic shopping bags.
On November 12th the youth of our diocese will come together for DCYC at Loyola High School. It is there that we will begin the cutting, tying and crocheting of the mats. We are looking for volunteers who could come that day to help crochet the mats. Please contact Connie at the parish office 507-388-3766. Thank You!
To all who helped make the St. Joseph the Worker and Holy Family Faith Formation KICK OFF an OUTSTANDING EVENT!!
Thank you to Jack McGowan for letting us have our Kick Off at his farm; the St. Joseph the Worker Men’s club for the donation to purchase the meat; to Jon and Julie Hudrlik for preparing ALL of the meat; to the many families who came and helped set up and tear down! Thank you to our musicians and servers. AND thank you to the families who came to the event. It was a great way to start the new Faith Formation year!
Just a Reminder …
If your child is in 2nd grade and will be making their First Reconciliation at St. Joseph the Worker or Holy Family - parents need to attend the meeting on: SJW (Faith Formation & Loyola) on Wednesday, October 12th, 6:00 pm in the church. Students will be go to class. HF on Sunday, October 16th at (9:30 am in the church. Students will go to class.
Volunteers need to help as Core Team Members at Faith Formation for both
St. Joseph the Worker and Holy Family The Core Team works with groups of 5-6
students in 5th, 6th & 7th grade for our Edge Night program. Volunteers can be in Senior
High School to a Senior in life. . Pray about it - our young people need Mentors!
Contact Connie for more information.
Faith Formation Contact Information - 507-388-3766 Connie Wallin (Director of Faith Formation) [email protected] Kathy Moldan (Assistant to Director) [email protected]
(SJW) Last week: 15lbs. Items needed this
week: Macaroni and Cheese & Boxed Dinners.
As a way to thank all of the student, parent, staff and community volunteers who helped with Loyola's summer construction projects, we will be hosting an appreciation supper on Monday, October 10, 5-6:30pm in the Commons on our Upper Campus, 145 Good Counsel Drive. Please join us if you shared your time and/or talent!
Wired to the Heart 2016 - Friday, October 28, MSU Ballroom. Masquerade theme, cocktail attire, live and silent auctions. Email Ginger Leiferman for more information or to RSVP for the event: [email protected]
The Loyola Catholic School high school theater department will present “Bye Bye Birdie” in the Fitzgerald Theater on our Lower Campus, 110 N 5th Street, November 10-12, 7pm and November 13 2pm. Tickets may be purchased in advance in either school office or at the door. Adults: $10, students: $5.
Loyola Catholic School will be hosting preschool through grade 12 Open Houses on November 3, January 23 and March 14, 5:30-7:30 on our Upper Campus, 145 Good Counsel Drive. Choosing the right school is an important factor in your child’s academic success. Come and discover what it means to be part of the Loyola community!
Loyola Catholic School has an opening for a Head Girls Softball Coach starting with the 2016-17 school year. We are looking for an engaging leader to guide our students to their full potential, walk with them in faith and equip them to lead and serve, and to provide positive leadership and direction for the entire softball program. The ideal candidate will lead, manage, direct and inspire student athletes, coaches and volunteers at all levels of the program. To apply, please email resume and three letters of recommendation to: [email protected]
Office Phone………...…………………388-3766
Parish Email…….…………..…[email protected]
FAX……………………...…….………..388-2101
SJW Prayer Chain……...……...Joan: 388-5986
HF Prayer Chain…………..Margaret: 317-4785
Email: [email protected]
Rev. Timothy T. Reker - Pastor
Deacon John Rudd - Pastoral Associate
Nicole Hermer - Director of Parish Activities
Glenn Barnette - Bookkeeper
Connie Wallin - Faith Ministry Education
Kathy Moldan - HF Rel. Ed. Coor./Office Asst.
Lauren Bierer - Music Director
Jon Hermanson - SJW Custodial Engineer
Ben Moldan - HF Custodian
Phone……….………………………….388-0600
Website……………….loyolacatholicschool.org
Casey Breen - President
Trudi Clements - Executive Assistant
Adam Bemmels PreK-12 Principal
Mon-Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Merle Braam, Dorothy Ziegler, Steve Klinkner,
Vanessa Ewert, George Kluzak,
Richard Johnson, John Allen, Jerry Schultz,
Dan Ewert, Ronald Olsen, Therese Breiter,
Brian Cline, George Larson, Phil Reiland,
Henry (Stalberger) Schladweiler
Baby Bottles for Life - It may seem that one bottle of change won't make an
impact, but putting all the bottles together throughout the Diocese will help a number of women with the financial boost they need to choose adoption or parenting rather than abortion for their unborn child. "The mother and child fund is helping me with paying my rent. I am very grateful that this program can help me and my family through my unpaid maternity leave." - Janiece
40 Days for Life - This year's vigil in Mankato is taking place 24 hours a day
and there are 'Hour Managers' who have committed to praying outside of Planned Parenthood everyday at the same hour during the entire 40 day campaign. This means that all of the hours of the vigil are already covered by at least one person! Praise God! Please join others from St. Joseph the Worker and Holy Family on Saturday, October 15, from 5am-8pm or you may go on any other day that works for you. Sign up online at www.40DaysforLife.com/Mankato or call Lisa at 345-5200.
Mankato Legion of Mary - This is the 99th anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima
apparitions. The Mankato Legion of Mary will be praying the rosary for the United States of America on October 15th at noon, on the corner of Sibley St. and W. Riverfront Dr. Please join us.
SJB Rummage Sale - St. John the Baptist is hosting a Rummage Sale on
Oct. 14 8am-6pm and Oct. 15th 8am-12pm in the Parish Life Center. $10 a bag and some separately priced items. The proceeds will be going to St. John’s youth programs for future mission trips, youth conferences, etc.
Holy Rosary CCW’s Fall Salad Luncheon and Bake Sale - The CCW
Annual Salad Luncheon will be held on October 20th from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in North Mankato. The women will also be hosting a bake sale and quilt raffle starting at 10:30 am. The cost of the luncheon will be $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children 12 & under. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend!”
NOTE NEW PARISH EMAIL ADDRESS:
We are no longer using the @hickorytech.net emails.
CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER & HOLY FAMILY PARISH To advertise, contact Nicole at the parish office
507-388-3766 or [email protected]
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We love you and miss you very much.
In Loving Memory of
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In Loving Memory of our wife, mother, sister,
and dear friend.
JUDY HOGAN
Contact the parish office at 388-3766 to promote your business.
507-625-5400 or [email protected]
www.drummersgardencenter.com 507-388-4877
Michael C. Karp 507-345-1166
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In Loving Memory of
Husband, Father, Grandfather. We love and miss you, -Your Family
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