PASTOR DEACONS

PASTOR

Father Elias Gieske

DEACONS

Dan Goshey, Roger Marks, Phil Mayer

CONFESSIONS

Half hour before Daily Mass, Tues.— Fri.

3:15 - 4:15 pm Saturday, Crosby

7:15 - 7:45 am Sunday, Garrison

Also by appointment: 218-545-2521

DAILY MASS

Celebrated at St. Joseph’s Crosby

12 Noon - Tuesdays

8:00 am - Wednesdays

8:00 am - Fridays (see First Friday below)

Celebrated at St. Joseph’s Deerwood

8:00 am - Mondays

8:00 am - Thursdays

FIRST FRIDAYS

Celebrated at St. Joseph’s Crosby

Confessions: 8:15 - 8:45 am

Mass: 9:00 am

Adoration & Confessions: after Mass

Litany & Benediction: 10:30 am

Celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima

Mass: 8:00 am

Confessions: before Mass

FIRST SATURDAYS

Celebrated at St. Joseph’s Deerwood

Rosary: 8:00 am

Mass: 8:30 am

PARISH OFFICE

Office Hours: Tues. — Fri., 9:00 - Noon

Address: 617 Poplar St., Crosby, MN 56441

Phone Office: (218) 546-6559

Phone Rectory: (218) 545-2521

Email Office: [email protected]

Email Fr. Eli: [email protected]

Website: www.cuyunacatholic.org

MARCH 24, 2019 | VOL. II NO. 36

HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS

Saturday

4:30 PM - Crosby

Sunday

8:00 AM - Garrison

10:30 AM - Crosby

MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS

SATURDAY, MARCH 23

4:30 PM All Parishioners Crosby

SUNDAY, MARCH 24

8:00 AM Hayden Short Garrison

10:30 AM Lucia Buenviaje † Crosby

MONDAY, MARCH 25

8:00 AM LaDon Johnson † Deerwood

TUESDAY, MARCH 26

12 NOON Ernest & Mary Burgwald † Crosby

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27

8:00 AM Chuck Kraemer † Crosby

THURSDAY, MARCH 28

8:00 AM Ken Kielty † Deerwood

FRIDAY, MARCH 29

8:00 AM Donna Hasskamp † Crosby

SATURDAY, MARCH 30

4:30 PM Roger & Olivia Christensen Crosby

SUNDAY, MARCH 31

8:00 AM Oihus twins Garrison

10:30 AM All Parishioners Crosby

SATURDAY, MARCH 30— 4:30 PM — ST. JOSEPH

Greeters & Gift Bearers Roger & Olivia Christensen

Lector Joan Stefano

Extraordinary Minister Christine White

Servers J. Lewandowski/G. Windorski/L. Severson

Ushers Jeff Fish/Gary Zgutowicz

SUNDAY, MARCH 31— 8:00 AM — OUR LADY OF FATIMA

Lector Dennis Burr

Server Ken

Ushers Jan Anderson/Sandy Ash

SUNDAY, MARCH 31— 10:30 AM — ST. JOSEPH

Greeters & Gift Bearers Louie & Diane Grochowski

Lector Gerald Nelson

Extraordinary Minister Mike Aulie

Servers K. Severson/J. Stokman/A. Hudrlik/

M. Schaefbauer

CNC Larry Hartman

LITURGICAL ROLES

It’s a bit of a tough thing to process. Of course, I would like to

see the victims compensated, they have suffered. On the oth-

er hand, we are not guilty either, so it would be easy to claim

we shouldn’t have to pay. Not to mention we are trying to build

a new church and merge from 4 churches down to 2.

I guess it will come down to, do we feel getting out of bankrupt-

cy is important rather then racking up more lawyer’s fees. Do

we see this payment of money as a way to help the victims or

do we simply feel unfairly treated? Its not easy to know what

to do here. If the bankruptcy doesn’t get resolved would the

lawyers of the victims seek to litigate the individual cases

against the individual parishes? Assuredly this would be a

long and expensive process. It’s hard to know. It feels like be-

ing stuck between a rock and a hard place (as they say). For

now, I just wanted to make you aware that there seems to be

some movement on the bankruptcy, but it’s hard to know what

will be asked of us. Please pray for wisdom and an open heart

so that we can do the right thing. — Fr. Eli

DEAR PARISHIONERS,

This coming week on Tuesday I will be going to our annual cler-

gy study day in Duluth. Usually this is a day for the priests to

get together and do some continuing education as well as get

some updates on things coming from the Diocese of Duluth.

This particular meeting, we will be discussing, at least on some

level, the bankruptcy. I know the Diocese was involved in me-

diation regarding the bankruptcy several weeks ago. I imagine

now they have been asked to share a proposal with the parish-

es. I don’t know exactly what the proposal will be, but I imag-

ine that they will be asking the parishes to make some kind of

voluntary contribution to the bankruptcy settlement.

There are a lot of layers involved here. The pool of money that

will be brought together to both pay for the lawyers as well as

any victim compensation will be coming from 3 primary

sources (as I am aware of them). 1

st

the insurance companies

that we were insured by, during the time when abuse was com-

mitted by priests. This varies from parish to parish and across

the Diocese depending on when the abuse occurred. This

would be the largest portion of the money (so I am led to be-

lieve). 2

nd

the Diocese will expend their resources (from what I

am told this does not include money from the operating costs

which are gathered from UCA each year). Rather it may include

things like, selling the bishop’s house, or the pastoral center or

paying from investments. (This is my limited understanding).

3

rd

The parishes. Early on in the process it was presented to

the pastors that the individual parishes may be asked to chip

in. The amount was never clearly stated but several proposals

have been mentioned. A % of the money a parish has on hand,

or possibly a payment similar to the amount asked for in the

United Catholic Appeal each year (UCA), a flat rate, or some

other configuration. It’s not clear to me how all the parishes

will be involved in this. I get the sense that not just the parish-

es with cases, but all the parishes will be involved, that re-

mains to be seen.

Since the parishes are separately incorporated it cannot be

demanded it must be approved. It would be like a donation for

a charitable cause. However, in this case it would go to settle

the bankruptcy. Now, there are many parishes in the diocese

that have cases (where victims have come forward as part of

the lawsuit) there are also many parishes where there are no

cases. In our cluster we have cases in Hillman and in Deer-

wood. I believe what will be part of the proposal, will be what is

called a channeling injunction; whereby all the cases are fun-

neled into a particular fund and paid. This fund would then be

used to compensate victims according to some scheme. This

also would make it so that in the future, parishes could not be

sued for new accusations of things that happened in the past.

If the bankruptcy is settled with the channeling injunction in

place there would be no more looking back. I do not know ex-

actly what we will be told at this meeting in Duluth, but I imag-

ine they will be asking us to contribute, which will entail me

coming back to the finance councils to ask if we can and

should do this.

continued →

REST IN PEACE

We offer our heartfelt prayers and condolences to the family & friends

of Edward Vukelich and Al Houle. May their souls, through the mercy

of God, rest in His peace.

ST. JOSEPH

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Our chapel, located in the St. Joseph School, is open Mondays

through Thursdays. All are welcome to make visits at anytime. Call

Collette 546-2781 if desiring a weekly hour of your own.

PARISH CLUSTER

CONTRIBUTION REPORT - 3/17/19

SJ CROSBY — PLATE: $676.26 / EV: $4931.00 / UCA: $445.00

SJ DEERWOOD — EV: $540.00 / UCA: $10.00

OLOF GARRISON — PLATE: $162.00 / EV: $445.00 / UCA: $0

HF HILLMAN — Amounts unavailable at this time

HOLY FAMILY


Every Wednesday from 9:30 AM—2:00 PM

FAITH COMMUNITY

ECUMENICAL LENTEN WORSHIP & SOUP LUNCHEONS

WEDNESDAYS AT 12 NOON

March 27 - St. Joseph’s Church, Crosby

April 3 - Heartwood Senior Living

April 10 - Salem Lutheran

FAMILY FAITH FORMATION SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27

5:30 Dinner

6:15-7:15 Parent Night / 7-12 Core Classes / K-6 Classrooms

7:20-7:40 Adoration in the church

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

Do you know a family who needs assistance? Share with them the

SVdP Help Line: 218-534-3182. The local SVdP meets every 2nd &

4th Thursday, 8:45 AM in the SJ Deerwood Rectory. All are welcome.

SUNDAY BREAKFAST/BRUNCH

Come for breakfast (or brunch)! . . .served by the Knights of Columbus

on Sunday, March 31 from 9:30AM - 12 Noon, in the Crosby church

social hall. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, fruit, beverages, and great com-

pany. This is a free-will-offering. Funds to go toward new altar linens.

LENTEN FISH FRIES

Weekly Fish Fries are held in the St. Francis Church social hall (at the

corner of 9th & Juniper Streets, Brainerd) each Friday through April

12, from 4:30—7:00pm. Cost: Adults $10/Children $5 (11 & under).

This is an annual fundraiser for St. Francis Catholic School.

LENTEN RECONCILIATION SERVICE TODAY

Join us Sunday, March 24th, 3:00 PM, for our Lenten Penance Ser-

vice taking place at St. Joseph’s in Crosby. Several priests, along with

Fr. Eli, will be available to hear individual confessions. Come and

enjoy God’s gift of forgiveness.

LENTEN RESOURCES

Don’t forget to check FORMED.org for excellent Catholic Lenten re-

sources for all ages and interests. Use our parish code: JPXDQ8

OUR LADY OF FATIMA


Every Thursday 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Come spend time with Jesus.

PRAYER LINE REQUESTS

Call Sandy Berger 612-998-6037

STATIONS OF THE CROSS AND SOUP SUPPERS

Stations of the Cross Fridays during Lent. Stations at 5 PM, soup

supper to follow. All are welcome.

ROSARY

Everyone is welcome to join us on Tuesday, March 26th at 1:00 PM at

the Big Fish in Garrison.

ORGAN CONCERT

The Crosier Fathers and Brothers invite you to a Lenten Organ Con-

cert on Sunday, April 7, at the Priory Church and National Shrine of St.

Odilia in Onamia. Acclaimed organist Dr. Jacob Benda will perform

The Seven Last Words and Triumph of Christ by Pamela Decker, a

cycle of nine works that comprise meditations on the seven last

words of Jesus on the cross, followed by the procession to the tomb,

and the resurrection. The concert is free and begins at 3:30 PM.

Sung Lenten Vespers will follow the concert. All are welcome!

LENTEN HEALING MASS

The Crosier Fathers and Brothers invite you to join them for a Lenten

Healing Mass at the National Shrine of St. Odilia in Onamia on Sun-

day, March 31, at 9 AM. The Mass will include the Anointing of the

Sick and a ritual blessing with the relic of St. Odilia. Coffee and rolls

will be served in Holy Cross Center following the Mass. For further

information call the Crosiers at: 320.532.3103. All are welcome!

SAINT JOSEPH PRAYER GUILD

Far more important than research, design, construction or funding our

new church is the intentional devotion to prayer. Prayer for discern-

ment of God’s Will in every aspect of this process is an absolute ne-

cessity of the highest priority. Every decision we make, every step we

take, every detail of this project, and every second we spend in dis-

cussion needs to be surrounded by prayer. This is the single most

important element in what we are undertaking. Therefore, we are

looking to form a group of parishioners (Saint Joseph Prayer Guild)

who will make some specific commitments to prayer for the building

and fundraising process and for the people involved in every aspect.

If you think you may be interested in this critical ministry – please join

us for an informational session where we will better describe ways you

might consider participating in this group. We will meet in the social

hall in Crosby after both masses next weekend, March 30 and 31.

This will be a brief discussion. If you have any questions ahead of

time or after the gathering – please contact Mary Lee Dallman at 218-

851-0193, or [email protected]. St Joseph, Pray for us.

ST. MARY COURT 854

A reminder to all members that we will meet this Monday, February

25th at 11:30 AM in the church hall. Hostesses will be Dorothy

Rhodes, Scena Proodian, and Avis Puchreiter. Hope to see you there!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SUNDAY, MARCH 24

�� Belize Mission Meeting, SJ Crosby Social Hall - 11:30 AM

�� Lenten Reconciliation Service, SJ Crosby - 3:00 PM

MONDAY, MARCH 25

�� St. Mary Court Meeting, SJC Social Hall - 11:30 AM

TUESDAY, MARCH 26

�� St. Jerome Bible Study, SJC Education Center - 10:00 AM

�� Bible Study, Our Lady of Fatima Garrison - 1:30 PM

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27

�� Sleeping Bag Ministry, SJ Crosby - 9:00—11:00 AM

�� Ecumenical Lenten Service & Lunch, SJ Crosby - 12 NOON

�� Schola Choir Practice, St. Joseph Crosby - 3:00 PM

�� Magnificat Youth Choir Practice, SJC choir loft - 4:30—5:30 PM

THURSDAY, MARCH 28

�� That Man Is You (TMIY), SJ Crosby - 6:00 AM

�� St. Vincent de Paul Meeting, SJ Deerwood Rectory - 8:45 AM

FRIDAY, MARCH 29

�� Stations of the Cross & Soup Supper, OLOF Garrison - 5:00 PM

�� Stations of the Cross & Soup Supper, SJ Crosby - 6:00 PM

SATURDAY, MARCH 30

�� Confessions, St. Joseph Crosby - 3:15—4:15 PM

�� Rosary, St. Joseph Crosby - 4:00 PM

�� Mass, St. Joseph Crosby - 4:30 PM

SUNDAY, MARCH 31

�� Confessions, Our Lady of Fatima Garrison - 7:15—7:45 AM

�� Mass, Our Lady of Fatima Garrison - 8:00 AM

�� KC Pancake Breakfast, SJC Social Hall - 9:00 AM—12 NOON

�� CL Meeting, St. Joseph Crosby - 9:10-10:10 AM

�� Rosary, St. Joseph Crosby - 10:00 AM

�� Mass, St. Joseph Crosby - 10:30 AM

FORMED.ORG FEATURE

The Stations of the Cross are an ancient tradition in the Catholic

Church going back to the fourth century when Christians went on pil-

grimage to the Holy Land. Like many Catholic traditions, the Stations

of the Cross are rich with meaning. Join us on Fridays this Lent, and

participate in the beautiful prayer that is the Way of the Cross.

OUR LADY OF FATIMA — GARRISON

Stations of the Cross at 5 PM with a soup supper to follow

ST. JOSEPH — CROSBY


EVERY FRIDAY OF LENT

RECONCILIATION SERVICE TODAY

Come, encounter God’s great love

through his mercy and forgiveness;

today (Sunday the 24th), at 3:00 PM.

Join us for our Lenten Penance Ser-

vice at St. Joseph’s in Crosby. Sever-

al area priests will be here, along with

Fr. Eli, to hear individual confessions.

LENTEN FOOD DRIVE

During this Lenten season, we invite you to help stock our local

food shelf by donating items to help create a meal. The

Cuyuna Range Food Shelf, in business for more than 30 years,

serves the local area and is volunteer-run. They serve an aver-

age of 161 households and distribute about 15,000 pounds of

food per month. We invite you to join with us! With your sup-

port we can continue providing love, hope, and food for fami-

lies and individuals in need.

2 WAYS YOU CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE DRIVE:

� FILL A BAG — Take a provided brown grocery bag home after

Mass, purchase the listed items and return to the church

the weekend of March 30-31.

� MAKE A MONETARY DONATION — Make checks out to: Cuyuna

Range Food Shelf, and place in the collection baskets at

Mass or mail to the address below.

SUGGESTED ITEMS:

canned meat, canned vegetables/fruit, boxed potatoes, rice or

pasta mix, fruit juice (in plastic only), cake mix and frosting,

cereal, peanut butter, and jelly.

WE APPRECIATE DONATIONS AT ANYTIME, PLEASE MAIL TO:

CUYUNA RANGE FOOD SHELF, PO BOX 33, CROSBY, MN 56441

LISTEN ON FORMED.ORG

PARISH CODE: JPXDQ8

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SUNDAY, MARCH 24

�� Belize Mission Meeting, SJ Crosby Social Hall - 11:30 AM

�� Lenten Reconciliation Service, SJ Crosby - 3:00 PM

MONDAY, MARCH 25

�� St. Mary Court Meeting, SJC Social Hall - 11:30 AM

TUESDAY, MARCH 26

�� St. Jerome Bible Study, SJC Education Center - 10:00 AM

�� Bible Study, Our Lady of Fatima Garrison - 1:30 PM

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27

�� Sleeping Bag Ministry, SJ Crosby - 9:00—11:00 AM

�� Ecumenical Lenten Service & Lunch, SJ Crosby - 12 NOON

�� Schola Choir Practice, St. Joseph Crosby - 3:00 PM

�� Magnificat Youth Choir Practice, SJC choir loft - 4:30—5:30 PM

THURSDAY, MARCH 28

�� That Man Is You (TMIY), SJ Crosby - 6:00 AM

�� St. Vincent de Paul Meeting, SJ Deerwood Rectory - 8:45 AM

FRIDAY, MARCH 29

�� Stations of the Cross & Soup Supper, OLOF Garrison - 5:00 PM

�� Stations of the Cross & Soup Supper, SJ Crosby - 6:00 PM

SATURDAY, MARCH 30

�� Confessions, St. Joseph Crosby - 3:15—4:15 PM

�� Rosary, St. Joseph Crosby - 4:00 PM

�� Mass, St. Joseph Crosby - 4:30 PM

SUNDAY, MARCH 31

�� Confessions, Our Lady of Fatima Garrison - 7:15—7:45 AM

�� Mass, Our Lady of Fatima Garrison - 8:00 AM

�� KC Pancake Breakfast, SJC Social Hall - 9:00 AM—12 NOON

�� CL Meeting, St. Joseph Crosby - 9:10-10:10 AM

�� Rosary, St. Joseph Crosby - 10:00 AM

�� Mass, St. Joseph Crosby - 10:30 AM

FORMED.ORG FEATURE

The Stations of the Cross are an ancient tradition in the Catholic

Church going back to the fourth century when Christians went on pil-

grimage to the Holy Land. Like many Catholic traditions, the Stations

of the Cross are rich with meaning. Join us on Fridays this Lent, and

participate in the beautiful prayer that is the Way of the Cross.

OUR LADY OF FATIMA — GARRISON


ST. JOSEPH — CROSBY


EVERY FRIDAY OF LENT

RECONCILIATION SERVICE TODAY

Come, encounter God’s great love

through his mercy and forgiveness;

today (Sunday the 24th), at 3:00 PM.

Join us for our Lenten Penance Ser-

vice at St. Joseph’s in Crosby. Sever-

al area priests will be here, along with

Fr. Eli, to hear individual confessions.

LENTEN FOOD DRIVE

During this Lenten season, we invite you to help stock our local

food shelf by donating items to help create a meal. The

Cuyuna Range Food Shelf, in business for more than 30 years,

serves the local area and is volunteer-run. They serve an aver-

age of 161 households and distribute about 15,000 pounds of

food per month. We invite you to join with us! With your sup-

port we can continue providing love, hope, and food for fami-

lies and individuals in need.

2 WAYS YOU CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE DRIVE:

� FILL A BAG — Take a provided brown grocery bag home after

Mass, purchase the listed items and return to the church

the weekend of March 30-31.

� MAKE A MONETARY DONATION — Make checks out to: Cuyuna

Range Food Shelf, and place in the collection baskets at

Mass or mail to the address below.

SUGGESTED ITEMS:

canned meat, canned vegetables/fruit, boxed potatoes, rice or

pasta mix, fruit juice (in plastic only), cake mix and frosting,

cereal, peanut butter, and jelly.

WE APPRECIATE DONATIONS AT ANYTIME, PLEASE MAIL TO:

CUYUNA RANGE FOOD SHELF, PO BOX 33, CROSBY, MN 56441

LISTEN ON FORMED.ORG

PARISH CODE: JPXDQ8

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