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…..Well!...Well!…Well?...Oh boy! …Unbelievable! Really? You have got to be kidding! I guess it could be worse? Yeah? Maybe! Sorry, just my brain trying to adjust to the situation. About thirteen years ago I had to put together a time capsule for a cornerstone in the new addition at St. Leonard’s. I wrote a letter for it giving my predictions for the future. Thank God I will be dead when it is read. I can hear the laughter ringing back from the future readers –prescient I am not. I certainly was living in a fool’s paradise concerning this latest election. I hate to say it, but life goes on and I will be back to listening to the news only through the Daily Show. Jon Stewart, where are you? Of course, the best response is for us to continue to do what we always do here: stay in-formed and try to be effective and do what is best for the common good. We made it through the Nienstedt years so we can certainly make it through the next four years. What the election does remind me of, more than anything else, is that there is no promise that making progress is guaranteed. We have made great strides in racial and gender equality and we need to make sure these continue to be fought for and respected. Some may think this week’s apocalyptic Gospel about the times is appropriate. I’m not quite that melodramatic, even if I feel that way, but Jesus’ challenge rings through. Have faith, keep up the work and follow through. Peace is integrity of heart before adversity.
Presider: Fr. James Cassidy will pre-side and speak on the work of Arm in Arm in Africa, a Sustaining Partner or-ganization of the SJA Outreach Fund. A second collection will be taken to benefit this powerful ministry.
We welcome T Mychael Rambo, Twin Cities accomplished actor, singer, educa-tor, community organizer...and to that list we are also proud to add that he is an old friend of SJA as well as a board member of Arm and Arm in Africa. Thank you for all you do for our community!
Father Jim DeBruycker will speak to us about the Gospel. Join us in the church at 9:45 or 11:45 am for our joyful, child-centered Masses!
The Sunday Morning Registration and Information Office is located in the Parish Center. In the office you may register to become a SJA parishioner, get program information, sign up for a program, and register to volunteer. The office is open after both of our Sunday morning liturgies. Parking: Be considerate of our neighbors and their property. Please don’t block driveways or park in their on-street handicapped areas. Thank you! Consider Carpooling or Riding the City Bus to Church: Go to metrotransit.org for more information. Thank you!
Sun, Nov. 13: Malachi 3:19-20a; 2 Thess 3:7-12; Luke 21:5-19 Mon, Nov. 14: Revelation 1:1-4,2:1-5; Luke 18:35-43 Tue, Nov. 15: Revelation 3:1-6,14-22; Luke 19:1-10 Wed, Nov. 16: Revelation 4:1-11; Luke 19:11-28 Thu, Nov. 17: Revelation 5:1-10; Luke 19:41-44 Fri, Nov. 18: Revelation 10:8-11; Luke 19:45-48 Sat, Nov. 19: Revelation 11:4-12; Luke 20:27-40 Sun, Nov. 20: 2 Samuel 5:1-3; Colossians 1:12-20; Luke 23:35-43
FFI check the bulletin, the SJA website or call the Parish Center. The Upper Room is located in the Parish Center; Hospitality Hall, in the Church basement; the Arc, across 45th Street, 4457 3rd Av.
Sunday, November 13
Singles 50+ Second Sunday Supper, 5 pm in Hospitality Hall
Monday, November 14
SAGES 2nd Monday Dialogue at 1:30 pm in Hospitality Hall
Tuesday, November 15
8 am Mass in the Church
Capital Campaign Feedback Session at 6:30 pm in the Church
Wednesday, November 16
Prayer Service for Caregivers at 7 pm in the Church
Thursday, November 17
8 am Mass in the Church
Choir at 7 pm in the Church
Sunday, November 20
Advent Family Evening at 4 pm in the Church & Hospitality Hall
Amy, Anne, Randy Adamsick, Zach Arlein, Ben, Ray B., Sally Backstrom, Louisa Bailey, Charlene Barron, Dennis Barta, Monica & Rick Becht, Dick Berggren, Elaine Boehm, Cali, Carroll, George C., Dayna Cell, Dolores Cufaude, Betty Culver, Barb D., Roger D., Megan & Nicholas Daoust, Colleen Dooley, Bob Duffy, Anne Duvalley, Jerry Eveslage, John & Margaret Frees, Greta, Peter & Kathleen Giefer, Jacqui Gardner, Ralph Gotto,
Tom Griep, Tom H., Scott Hagebak, Angie Hancock, Brent Harapat, Jamel Harris, Mary Havstad, Bernhard Hering, Brad Hinker, Jim Hinton, Ethan Hoeschen, Megan Hoffman, Mary Hoody, Emily Horner, Jan Horner, Kathy Horner, Kirk Ingram, Judy, Cecilia Jaisle, Dan & Tom Jay,
Marjorie Johnson, Scott Johnson, Paul Jonsson, Kevin, Jean Karol, Maria Karpinski, Glen Kelley, Erika Kraus, Gary Kremer, Fred Kroog, Paul L., Amy Lainus, Ivy Lang, Melva Larson, Rachel Larson, Dick Leahy, Gary Lindstrom, Don Luger, Pat Lyon, Malia, Margaret, Kyle M., Chuck MacDonald, Thomas Madryga, Katherine Malaga, Anthony Marino, Harvey May, Anne McCraken, Mary Jo McMahon, Katherine & Lauren McManus, Bill McReavy,
Chuck Meiers, Mike, Jerre Miller, Rita Miller, Nate, Craig Norby, Millie Nortley, Tom O’Brien, Rana Olk, Ken Olsen, Dick Olson, Paul Olvera, Pam, Judy P., Rick Pattison, Joan Penrose, Bill Peterka, Tammy Petersen, Dick Pirola, Ted Pouliot, C. Popp, Kyler & Caroline Queen, Doris Rausch,
Bob Reiter, Barbara Risdall, Lynn & Natalie Roloff, Donald Roufs, Helen Russett, Sara & Brandon, Steve, Kate S., Conrad Sampair, Kay Samuelson, Kay Sanders, Lorna Schulz, Larry Seekamp, Dana Sell, Mac Shapland, Aileen Sheppard, Sam Slagerman, Joan Spelts, Jeff Stearns, Sandy Strousd,
Ted, Teddy, Tim, Trisha, Tom, Irene Taddiken, Marge Tax, Jane Tax, Matthew Tennant, Mary Eve Thomas, Echo Thoren, Tolle Family, John Trueman, Carin Vagle, Leroy Vague, Dick Voss, Clint Ward, Marlys Weber, Bennett Wentworth, Darlene Wheeler, Ian Wiek, Kay Winters, Phil Wixsten,
Patricia Wood, Ann Woolsey, Maureen Wolf, Tara Zozel
Prayer Corner Requests: To keep prayer requests current, names will be included in the bulletin for four weeks and then removed. To add a name or to renew your request, please call Nancy Becker at 612.823.8205 ext. 223.
A Book of Prayer is located in our Gym vestibule. If you have a family member or friend who is ill or who has recently died, please write their names in our Book of Prayer before Mass so we may include them in prayers during our Sunday Masses.
Sunday 9 and 11 am Gym Masses:
November 20: Presider: Fr. DeBruycker. We celebrate Christ the King with a reflection on the life and identity of Jesus among us.
November 27: Presider: Fr. Cassidy. 1st Sunday of Advent. We will be joined by special guests Carin Vagle, Tim Frantzich and Dean McGraw, who have come together as The Sofia Project, which is a musical reflection on the Beatitudes. They will center us for our Advent journey.
December 4: Presider: Fr. DeBruycker. 2nd Sunday of Advent.
December 11: Presider: Fr. Cassidy. 3rd Sunday of Advent.
SignUpGenius for Eucharistic Ministers is available online. It is simple, user friendly and a reminder is sent 3 days before your scheduled volunteer day. FFI contact Marcia at [email protected]. Gluten-free Communion is available upon request. Please see
any of the Sunday sacristans in the Gym before Mass.
Meet Your Parish Council: This weekend you are invited to visit with Parish Council members: In the Church entry area after the 5 pm Saturday Mass - Karen Waldron. In the hospitality area Sunday - after the 9 am Gym Mass and the 9:45 Family Mass - Renee Anderson and Kathy Wedl; after the 11 am Gym Mass and 11:45 Family Mass - Kathy Wedl. Council members will be happy to answer your questions about the work of the Council and to hear your suggestions for our SJA community. They would really like to meet new SJA members so stop by and say “Hello”.
Choir will meet Thursday, Nov. 17 at 7 pm in the church, to rehearse for Advent and Christmas!
We Really Want To Hear From You about our proposals for the church, auditorium/gym, infrastructure and welcome center - the components of the SJA Capital Campaign. Please join us on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 6:30 pm in the Church.
Singles 50+ 2nd Sunday Supper Today in Hospitality Hall. 5 pm, Social Hour; 6 pm, Traditional Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner; 7 pm, the Roe Family Singers return. Cost is $10. Come alone or bring a friend! FFI call Karen at 952.884.5165.
Blessing For Caregivers on Wednesday, Nov. 16 in the SJA church. If you are a caregiver for someone who is ill, disabled, in hospice or any other position of needing care, please join us for this special service. We will pray, sing and support you in this sometimes long and challenging
journey! FFI call Anna Vagle 612.823.8205 x235.
A Thanksgiving Day Challenge To You: We invite you to our beautiful Thanksgiving Day mass at 10 am in the gym and hope you will join our open mic of gratitude! We also issue this chal-lenge: Each year we collect food for the Aliveness Project's food shelf, and we seek to break our record for pounds of non-perishable food collected: 1,196 pounds (our 2011 collection). In our day of celebrating with family and friends the challenge is on, SJA! Thank you!
The Next SJA Happy Hour: Whoohoo we’re going back to Bunny’s! (5916 Excelsior Blvd., St. Louis Park). Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 5 - 7 pm, for some great socializing with other SJA folks. Hosted by Julie Madden and Fr. James Cassidy.
Jesse Tree gift collection for Cabrini Partnership, People Serving People, and the Mpls. American Indian Center Golden Eagles will begin Nov. 20 with gift request ornaments on trees in the Church and Gym vestibules. Thank you for your generosity! Advent Reconciliation: Mark your calendars for Sunday, Dec. 11 at 4 pm when we offer an Advent Evensong Reconciliation Prayer Service for our community. Join our pastors, SJA Prayer Partners and the SJA Schola for this time of reflection, prayer, music and ritual preparing our hearts for the joy of Christmas!
The Annual Christmas Faire at St. Leonard of Port Maurice will be on Sunday, Nov. 20 at 9 am in the upper level. The Breakfast and Silent Auction is in the lower level after the 8:30 Mass until 1 pm. Please join us! New to SJA? Meet a Mentor Family! Your mentor family will join you for coffee and cookies after a Family Mass to share with you the ways their family found a home at SJA. FFI contact Gabrielle at [email protected].
Summary of contributions for the week and fiscal year. Includes plate, envelopes and estimated Sustaining Member payments.
Week of November 5, 2016 Actual $35,606 Budget $34,397 Prior Year Actual $33,140
YTD (July 1 – October 30) Actual $630,136 Budget $659,245 Prior Year Actual $554,690
Thank You!
2016-2017 SJA Concert Series! Sunday, December 4:Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus: Happy Holidays. Bring the whole family to hear your favorite holiday tunes that bring out the Christmas cheer in all of us! Dr. Ben Riggs, Director. Sunday, January 15: MLK Holiday Concert 2017: When I Think of Home. Music and stories about the African American experience with Bruce Henry, Yolanda Bruce, TMychael Rambo, Robert Robinson, the combined choruses of St. Joan of Arc and Mayflower Church all hosted by Dan Chouinard. Special $10 student price! Sunday, April 30: Collective Unconscious: Deja Vu. With preci-sion and soul, CU plays Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young's 1970 album front to back right in front of our eyes. Come and experience this album in an exciting new way!! All concerts at 7 pm and all tickets $20. Early Bird Special: all three concerts for $50. Tickets are on sale after Sunday services or at www.stjoan.com.
Shoes for the Homeless: Calvary Church in Minneapolis has a foot ministry. We are accepting donations of gently used shoes for this ministry - only sturdy shoes and winter boots in good condition please. FFI contact Gabrielle at [email protected].
In this season of Thanksgiving, I am grateful for the opportunity that we have to continue to make a difference in our world. I am honored to share the story of the two loves of my life; the community of
SJA and our brothers and sisters in South Africa. Today, we have the opportunity to offer our financial commitment to the seventeen year mission of our Sustaining Partner, Arm In Arm In Africa. I will be providing an overview of our ongoing ministries and updating you with some of our more urgent challenges and opportunities. There will be a second collection at all of our masses to support our ongoing efforts in education, food distribution and health care. Your contribution to Arm In Arm In Africa, a 501(C3), is completely tax deductible. You may prefer to make your contribution online at www.aiaia.org, or to receive an envelope from one of our AIAIA volunteers for mailing at your convenience. Thank you for choos-ing Arm In Arm In Africa as one of your end of the year charitable contributions. In gratitude for your ongoing support, Fr. James Cassidy
FFI on Pastoral Ministries contact Mary Ann Kelly-Wright at 612.823.8205 ext 231 or via email: [email protected].
Mental Health Ministry: Monday evening, Nov. 14 at Bethle-hem Lutheran Church, 41st & Lyndale. Light supper 5:45 pm; program 6:30 - 8 pm. Free will offering accepted. Speaker Adam Moen will present, Living Life Differently Now - and You Can, Too. As a student at the U of MN, Adam brought the mental health struggles of students to light through speaking out, or-ganizing campus support groups and the 2013 Mental Health Awareness Day: Don't Sit in Silence. He was featured in the TPT Make It Okay campaign videos, which showed ways to eliminate mental illness stigma, highlighting challenges faced by student and young adults. Adam continues his work through social media tools, speaking engagements and an educational website directed at young adults living with mental illness. A great opportunity for high school, college students, young adults, family and friends to live life more fully. All are welcome. FFI go to www.adammoen.me and/or search Adam Moen Ted Talk. FFI contact Mary Ann at the Parish Center.
The BeFriender Ministry offers confidential listening and support in times of life challenges or transitions. FFI contact Carolyn at 651.485.2868 or Mary Ann at the Parish Center.
The Parish Visitor Ministry is available to parishioners who cannot join us for worship or would like a long or short term additional parish connection in the home, hospital, rehab or care center. FFI contact Mary Ann at the Parish Center.
TRUST, Inc. Grief Support: On Thursday, Nov. 17, Barbara Moore will present Surviving the Holidays at Our Lady of Peace Church, 5426 12th Ave. So. Registration and refreshments 6:15 pm; speaker presentation 6:30 pm; facilitated small groups 7 - 8 pm. Schedules are available on the bulletin
boards and in the Parish Center. FFI contact Norine Larson at 952.925.2437 or Mary Ann Kelly-Wright at the Parish Center.
ISAIAH Coffee: If you are interested in the very effective work being done by ISAIAH congregations for racial and economic justice, please join our SJA core team members following the 11 am mass on Sunday, Nov. 20 in the Parish Center. Enjoy refreshments, meet great fellow parishioners, and learn more
about our powerful journey together.
Every Church a Peace Church: Sara Jane Olson will present on Monday, Nov. 21 at SJA (potluck at 6:30 pm) for the ECAPC network, and all are invited. Sara Olson was arrested in St. Paul for acts that occurred in 1975 and was in prison from 2002 - 2009. Ms. Olson will speak on Redemption and American Mass Incar-ceration: A False Flag Operation.
Holiday Giving Opportunities: Native American Ministry: If you, your family or work group
would like to receive a list of gifts to purchase for a family from the Church of Gichitwaa Kateri, please contact Mary Ellen at 763.535.7241 or Ruth and Gary at 612.922.1539. Wrapped gifts will be collected in the Egan Room (area at the south side of the gym) before masses on Dec. 4 and 11.
Aliveness Project: This neighborhood service provider for people living with HIV/AIDS (and a partner through our SJA Justice Grants) seeks donors for their Holiday Basket pro-gram - a great way to serve our neighbors! Call 612.824.5433or go to aliveness.org.
Hospitality House: Another partner through our SJA Justice Grants, Hospitality House seeks volunteers for the Christmas with Dignity program, in which low-income parents purchase gifts for their children at greatly reduced prices. It is a favorite with many SJAers and volunteers are needed with prep,
sorting and day of sale on Friday, Dec. 16. FFI/to volunteer contact Paula Larsen at [email protected] or 763.228.2493.
Sister Parish Card and Craft Sale: On Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 26 and 27, plan to do your holiday shopping after mass for exquisite craft items made by hand by members of our Sister Parish. Sales support community projects in Guatemala as well as the costs of bringing delegations from TNII to SJA. Checks and cash accepted.
MLF Needs Socks! Socks! Socks! Mobile Loaves and Fishes (a
Sustaining Partner of our Outreach Fund) will have their truck on site here at SJA on Sunday, Nov. 27 to provide info about this mobile food ministry and to collect as many new socks as you can bring.
There is an urgent need and any you bring will be appreciated.
Share Your Home with a Student: Parishioner Lisa Bekemeyer coordinates a program for Japanese students attending Bethel University during winter semester (Feb. 18 - March 14). Students are in class during the day and transportation and a stipend are provided. FFI please contact Lisa at [email protected] or 651.253.9498.
FFI on Peace & Justice programs contact Julie Madden at 612.823.8205 ext 228 or [email protected].
Hope Community is an incredible organization in the Phillips neighborhood, and recipient of SJA Justice Grants. Many SJAers have been involved in their work providing affordable housing and empowering community leaders. You are invited to join SJA parishioners who are also leaders at Hope for a light lunch, tour and presentation on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 11:30 am - 1 pm. RSVP to http://evite.me/fTyf3hqB2Q. An Interfaith Peace Vigil Against War Join us on Wednesdays, 4:30 - 5:30 pm, at the Lake Street/Marshall Avenue Bridge.
We form the faith of our community through participation in prayer, liturgy, sacraments, education, community and works of justice.
Advent Family Evening: Let the light of Advent enter your heart! On Sunday, Nov. 20, 4 - 6:30 pm, come to our Advent Family Evening. We will share a meal, make an Advent craft to use throughout the season, and participate in a liturgy designed for families. Bring fruit or a favorite dessert to share. Suggested donation is $10/family. Register today on our website at www.stjoan.com. FFI contact Gabrielle at [email protected]. Adoption Book Club: Interested in adoption? Join our friendly group to chat about David Marin’s book, This is US: The New All-American Family. We’ll meet on Saturday, Nov. 19, 10 am at Turtle Bread (on Chicago Ave in Mpls). All are welcome. Please join us! FFI contact Gabrielle at [email protected]. Christmas Musical: Dude, You Hear What I Hear? Everyone is invited to attend to see our shining stars in this fun-filled show to celebrate the season. Performances are on Friday Dec. 2 at 7 pm and Saturday, Dec. 3 at 10 am. Children’s Choir Concert: On Saturday, Dec. 17 at 2 pm, join the SJA Children’s choir for our first off-site Christmas concert at the Walker Methodist chapel (3737 Bryant Ave S, Mpls). The children will perform songs from their repertoire, carols and sing-alongs. Come share in the fun! Pen Pal Needed for our pen pal project with the children of Tierra Nueva II (our Sister Parish in Guatemala). We are looking for 1 girl ages 6 - 8, Spanish knowledge not needed. FFI contact Tica at 651.452.9750 or [email protected].
: FFI contact Michelle Dehn, Nursery Director at
[email protected] or 612.823.8205 ext. 240.
Our Nursery, located in the lower level of the Parish Center, is open for the 9 & 11 am Sunday Masses. The Nursery is a wonderful community of families and volunteers that allows parents to enjoy Mass and meet other families in the Parish. Drop-ins welcome!
: (Ages 4-Kindergarten) FFI contact Therese
Pendleton at 612.823.8205 ext. 230 or [email protected].
: (Grades 1-6) FFI contact Marie Bissonnette
at 612.823.8205 ext. 229 or [email protected].
First Reconciliation: First Reconciliation preparation is under-way. Anyone not registered should contact Marie ASAP. Schedule: Regular classes Nov. 13 & 20. No classes Nov. 27, Regular class Dec. 4, 11 and 18. No Classes Dec. 25, or Jan. 1.
: (Grades 7-12) FFI contact Donelle
Poling at 612.823.8205 ext. 241 or [email protected] or Kelley Deshler at [email protected].
Schedule: Today: CLUB/Small Groups Sunday, Nov. 20: CLUB/Small Groups Confirmation 2017: If you are a current 10th grader and want
to be confirmed: Registration packets for Confirma-tion 2017 are available in the Parish Center and are due by Nov. 20. Our program year begins Dec. 4, 1:30 - 3:30 pm, in Hospitality Hall, for candidates only. FFI contact Donelle Poling.
Blast Night: An evening of bowling, laser tag, food and fun! (Grades 7 –12) Friday, Nov. 18; Bus leaves SJA at 6 pm. Returns at 9 pm. Cost: $25. Registration forms online. Friends are welcome! FFI contact Donelle at [email protected].
: FFI contact Cynthia Bailey Manns at
612.823.8205 ext. 226 or [email protected].
Parish Book Club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of a month at 6:30 pm in the Parish Center to discuss our experiences with great stories. Everyone is welcome anytime! Here’s what to read next: December 14: A Christmas Blizzard by Garrison Keillor January 11: The Jungle by Upton Sinclair 2nd Monday Dialogue with SAGES: Join us for coffee and dialogue on Nov. 14, 1:30 - 3 pm in Hospitality Hall. Presenters Betty and Fred Beier and Rev. Nancy Nord Bence will discuss their personal experiences on the topic of Preventing Violence; Gun Control. Everyone is welcome.
Presence & Encounter with Cynthia Bailey Manns, Nov. 19,
10 am - Noon in Hospitality Hall. Presence is the link between the divine and human realms. When we are truly present, life reveals its meaning to us through encounter with ourselves, others, the natural world
and God. How are you encountering presence in your life? Spiritual Practice of Gratitude, Nov. 21, 7 - 8:30 pm in the Church. Come and join Mark Scannell as we get into the spirit of Thanksgiving while exploring the obstacles to and impact of developing a grateful attitude. SAGES Annual Christmas Luncheon for Seniors: Join us for Mass in the church at 11:30 am followed by lunch, entertainment and prizes in Hospitality Hall. Seating is limited; reservations are required. RSVP to the Parish Center by noon on Monday, Dec. 5.
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