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Central Office in Holdingford Hours: Mon.-Wed. 10 to 3, Thurs. 1 to 5 Website: tworiverscatholic.com Office: (320) 228-0105 Father: (320) 228-0110 In case of emergency or a death, call Father at the Rectory 746-2231. Parish Pastoral Team Father Gregory Mastey, Pastor Kristin Molitor, New Evangelization Coordinator [email protected] Janice Wuebkers, Business Manager Office hours: Wed. 10 to 3 p.m. [email protected] Jessie Johnson, Secretary [email protected] Confession Times: By appointment only
Marriage: Couples are to begin
preparation 6-12 months in advance and must call the Central Office to meet with Father Gregory before setting a date. Diocesan Marriage Preparation Classes are required.
Baptism: Call the Central Office to
schedule Baptism.
Shut-Ins: Please call us.
New Parishioners: Please introduce yourself to Father after Mass and call the Central Office. If you are leaving our parishes please call the central office so we can update our census. Thank you.
P.O. Box 308, Holdingford, MN 56340
The Catholic Communities of Holdingford, St. Anna, and St. Wendel
All Saints, Holdingford Immaculate Conception, St. Anna
St. Columbkille, St. Wendel The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 24, 2021
The Conversion of St. Paul –January 25th “Some time after the death of Our Lord, St. Paul returned to Palestine. His profound conviction made his zeal develop to a religious fanati-cism against the infant Church. He took part in the stoning of the first martyr, St. Stephen, and in the fierce persecution of the Christians that followed. Entrusted with a formal mission from the high priest, he departed for Damascus to arrest the Christians there and bring them bound to Jerusalem. As he was near-ing Damascus, about noon, a light from heaven suddenly blazed round him. Jesus with his glorified body appeared to him and addressed him… ~The Lives of the Saints
Saint
Thomas
Aquinas January
28th
“Grant me, O Lord my God, a mind to know you, a heart to seek you,
wisdom to find you, conduct pleasing to you, faithful perseverance in wait-
ing for you, and a hope of finally embracing you. Amen.” ~St. Thomas Aquinas
Being overcome by His light is the greatest gift we can hope to receive. The greatest sacrifice we can make to Him is the total gift of self just as we are. God would like the sacrifice of our hearts; “This one thing He can only have if it is freely given to Him: the undivided love of man.” ~ A Devotional Journey into the Mass
Jesus asked, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?” Paul replied, “Who are you, sir?” Jesus responded, “I am Jesus whom you are persecuting” (Acts 9: 4 – 5). Jesus then sent Saul into Damascus to wait for further Instructions. Saul was shaken and blinded by the experience. When a Christian named Ananias came and baptized Saul, his blindness went away. As a result of this encounter Saul became a follower of Christ. He was now convinced that fellowship with the risen Jesus Christ, not the observance of the Law, was all that was needed to receive God’s promise of salvation. (Galatians 1:11–12; 3:1–5) ~catholicculture.org
“ A light from heaven suddenly
blazed around him.”
Prayer Lines — All Saints: Ramona Fedor 746-2395 Kathleen Ebnet 746-2227 Immaculate Conception: Shirley Schwalbe 356-7209 Christine Maleska 356-7246 St Columbkille: Esther Struzyk 251-4984 Susan Opatz 363-8160
Teckla Scegura, Dave Scegura, Lee Larkey, Arnold Voss, Al Hartung, Arlene Beniek, Theresa Johannes, Fr. Gregory, Residents and staff at Mother of Mercy, Shelley Ostendorf,
Theresa Pierskalla, Jerome Young, David Fischer, Idella Moore, Tom Studniski, Loren Philippi, LeRoy Johannes, Ardith Mosier,
Leon Opatz
This Week’s Events
Eucharistic
Adoration Cluster Adoration Every Monday 12 noon to 8 p.m. All Saints-St. Mary’s
Updates and Mass times from Father Gregory
www.tworiverscatholic.com Catholic Radio K-YES Radio 1180 www.kyesradio.com Father Gregory’s Radio Show is every Friday on K-YES Radio 1180 AM or 93.5 PM at 8:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Tune in for updates and inspiration. KASM Radio 1150 AM Rosary with Father at 6:00 p.m. daily relevantradio.com Contemporary Christian Music SPIRIT 92.9 FM www.spirit929.com Check websites for additional updates www.tworiverscatholic.com www.238catholic.org (Upsala cluster) Virtual Mass: www.stcdio.org/tvmass EWTN TV Read the Bible: www.ascensionpress.com Have the Catholic Bible read aloud to your in 365 days with guidance and insights from Fr. Mike Schmitz. 20 minutes a day everyday.
If you are interested in being on the schedule or have changes in availability please contact: Ministry Schedulers: All Saints: Patty Becker 291-6582 Immaculate Conception: Kathy Scegura 746-2814 St. Columbkille: Carol Kuklok 247-3427
Evangelization Corner ~Kristin Molitor
Litany of Pro-Life Saints Part Two
Below is the second half of the pro-life Litany that appeared in last week's bulletin. This Litany was taken from the Catholic Link website. To view the full Litany of Pro-Life Saints, go to https://catholic-link.org/a-litany-of-pro-life-saints-for-may/
St. Margaret of Antioch, who upon refusing advances of a pagan man was charged with being a Christian and imprisoned, and who is the patroness of pregnant women and childbirth, pray for us and the most vulnerable, especially the innocent in most need of help.
St. Philomena, who was martyred at the age of thirteen as a perpetual virgin after opposing Emperor Diocletian’s marriage offer and who is patroness of children, pray for us and the vulnerable, especially the innocents in impossible circumstances.
St. Maximillian Kolbe, a priest who volunteered to die in place of a stranger at Auschwitz and who is patron of the unborn, pray for us and the most vulnerable, especially those discriminated against because of prejudice or politics.
St. Elizabeth, who gave birth to John the Baptist despite being deemed infertile and who is the patroness of pregnant women, pray for us and the most vulnerable, especially those struggling with health or family issues and in need of a miracle.
Blessed Miguel Pro, who secretly ministered to Mexican Catholics under persecution and was later martyred by a firing squad, and who is patron of the pro-life movement, pray for us and the most vulnerable, especially those persecuted and forced into hiding.
Saint Pope John Paul II, who is well-known for his works on the theology of the body and promotion of respect of human dignity, pray for us and the most vulnerable, especially those who don’t know their worth.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, who is patroness of the unborn, pray for us so that we may have the courage to accept God’s Will and follow the path for which He designed us.
Remember in prayer all who are in need of the Lord’s healing and strength especially:
The Healing Power of God
Overcome the world with Prayer
Weekly Readings
Financial Contributions Parish income January 17, 2021 AS $ 2,491.00 IC $ 1,277.00 SC $ 1,448.50
Thank you for your generosity! “For where your Treasure is, there also will your heart be.” ~Luke 12:34
Prayer to Receive a New Bishop Praise to you, Lord our God, our eternal shepherd and guide. In your faithfulness, grant to the Diocese of Saint Cloud a shepherd whose watchful care and kindly zeal will continue the good work of his predecessors. In your love for us, give us a shepherd who will lead us in being Christ’s heart of mercy, voice of hope, and hands of justice. Help him to fill our minds and hearts with the truth of the Gospel, the power of the sacraments, and the desire to build up your holy Church.
We ask this through Jesus Christ, your Son and our Lord, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
If you would like to request a Mass Intention please mail in or drop your Mass Intention Form in the collection basket with your loved one’s name, a few date choices, $10 check per Mass request, and your name & phone number. Thank you!
Monday Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22/ Mk 16:15-18 Tuesday 2 Tim 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5/ Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday Heb 10:11-18/Mk 4:1-20 Thursday Heb 10:19-25/Mk 4:21-25 Friday Heb 10:32-39/Mk 4:26-34 Saturday Heb 11:1-2, 8-19/ Mk 4:35-41 Sunday Dt 18:15-20/1 Cor 7:32-35/ Mk 1:21-28
Weekly Offering
WATCH ON FORMED:
“Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.” — Mark 1:17 Jesus’ call to “Follow me” is a call to all Christians! The call is in the here and now, in our present circum-stances, not when we think we are “ready” or have everything in order. Good stewardship of our God-given gifts means that things aren’t always going to go according to our schedule and that God has a much better plan in store for each of us.
NFP Little Falls, Feb. 2nd at 7:30 p.m. Sauk Centre: Feb. 15, 6:30 pm St. Cloud: Feb. 18 at 6:30 p.m. www.stcdio.org/omf/nfp Or call 2252-4721 ext. 308 Online Giving:
Go to the URL address for your church as listed below. Click on “Sign up for Your New Account” and complete your initial registration. Please call 800-348-2886 Option 2 for assistance. Thank you!
URL Addresses: All Saints, Holdingford, MN
www.osvonlinegiving.com/1723 Immaculate Conception, St. Anna
www.osvonlinegiving.com/1720 St. Columbkille, St. Wendel
www.osvonlinegiving.com/1721
The One who is in you is stronger than the one who is in the world. ~Jn 4:5-6
PREPARE YOUR HEART FOR LENT Tuesday, February 16 - Mardi Gras! 6 p.m. This special episode will be broadcast live for all to watch on FORMED.org. Join Dr. Tim Gray and special guest, Curtis Martin, Found-er & CEO of FOCUS, for a Special One-Hour Episode of The Augustine Institute Show!
What Mass Means: How Sacrifice and Real Presence Are Life-Changing. The whole point of the Vatican II renewal, is that our liturgical sharing in Christ’s dying and rising is meant to transform us individually and communally. Thursday, January 28, Webinar presentation from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Event is Free. Registration is re-quired: www.collegevilleMN.com/theologyday, call 320-363-3560, or email [email protected] to register.
Watch on FORMED:
The Sacrament of Confession is the place where we get to encounter the Lord’s mercy in a tangible way. In this talk, best-selling author and Catholic speaker Vinny Flynn explores the incredible gift of mercy we encounter in Confession.
Present yourself to the Lord
just as you are.
The Bishops Annual Appeal
News & Events
2021 www.stcdio.org/annualappeal
A gift for you:
2021 Calendars are available in our churches for you to take home. There are two types: one has the liturgical colors. Please help deliver these to your neighbors too.
All Cluster Women’s Group The Women’s Group meets on the first and third Mondays of the month. Currently we are reading “A Devotional Journey into the Mass.” Women who would like to participate in a deeper discussion of our last book “Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits” are invited to gather on the fourth Monday of the month. Contact Kristin if interested by leaving a message at 228-0105 or email: [email protected] Consider Joining a Discipleship Quad Are you looking to grow closer to Jesus in the new year? Would you like to grow in your faith in new and unexpected ways? Prayerfully consider joining one of our Discipleship Quads that will be starting in January. A Discipleship Quad is a group of four people who journey together as disciples through weekly gatherings of fellowship, ongoing conversation, and learning. We’ve had eight people from our cluster go through the process this past year and they have all said that it is truly a transforma-tional experience. Contact Kristin if you would like to learn more about joining or starting a Discipleship Quad. Call 228-0105 or email: [email protected]. Well-Read Mom Our next meeting via Zoom is on Tuesday, January 26th, at 3:30-5:00 p.m. We will be discussing To Kill a Mockingbird. To join us call Susan at (320) 224-6052.
Parish News & Events
Rural Catholic Singles Group Join in for prayer, topical information and discussions for single people who are discerning their vocation and looking for social connections in the process. Our next meeting is February 13th, 2021 from 8-9:30 p.m. at All Saints-St. Mary’s. Contact Janel Heinen 290-2877 to find out more information about this newly formed group meeting for fun and faith!
Respect Life Novena all this week! Join thousands of Catholics Nationwide in the annual Respect Life Novena, 9 Days for Life starting on Thursday, Jan. 21st –Friday, Jan. 29. Get daily intentions and reflections at: 9daysforlife.com.
Getting Married? Engaged couples Retreat is on Jan. 29-30th in Perham, MN http://stclouddiocese. Com/engaged-couple-marriage-preparation/.
Catholic Men’s Conference: Virtual Retreat and Bible Study will be on February 27th from 9 a.m. to noon. The Six Gospels of Lent will be presented by different speakers with time for prayer and contemplation after. Bishop Kettler will open and close with prayer. www.stcdio.org/mensconference21/ or 258-7615
National Prayer Vigil for Life The vigil will begin with a live-stream broadcast at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 28th starting with the Rosary followed by Mass. Bishops from across the country will lead Holy Hours throughout the night in the livestream vigil. View event on EWTN or livestream from the Basilica or the U.S Conference of Catholic Bishops. ~Central Minnesota Catholic
Why Indulgences? “We know that Christ forgives sins through the sacrament of penance. So what does an indulgence do?” Penance takes away the eternal punishment but the earthly punishment may still remain. We still need to make amends here on earth or otherwise we will in purgatory. “Christians have always endeavored to help one another on the path leading to the heavenly Father through prayer...In this communion of the saints, the earthly Church, which has the power to ‘bind … and loose,’ can extend the penances of Christ and the saints to take the place of our own temporal (earthly) punishment: This is called an indulgentia-a favor. The Church revised the list of indulgences, contained in the Manual of Indulgences, in 1999… The size of indulgences is no longer measured in terms of days and years of equivalent fasting. An indulgence is now either partial, taking away “some part” of that punishment, or plenary, taking away all of it. To be given a plenary indulgence, in addition to saying the given prayer, one also goes to the sacrament of penance in the same week, receives Holy Communion the same day and says a prayer for the intention of the Holy Father. Indulgences, then, are not the remission of eternal punishment (hell); Christ’s grace does that freely in the sacrament of penance. Indulgences are the remission of temporal punishment (purgatory).” ~Catholic and Loving it
A Plenary Indulgence may be ob-tained in this year of St. Joseph. See our bulletin from 12/27 or visit: yearofstjoseph.org/indulgences/
Offering of Self ~from the Rural Life Prayer Book
Take O Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory, my under-
standing, and all my will, what ever I have and possess. You
have given all these things to me; to You, O Lord, I restore
them. All are Yours, dispose of then according to Your will.
Give me Your love and Your grace, for this is enough for me.
Mass Schedule
Mon. Jan. 25
Conversion of Saint Paul, Apostle
10:00 a.m. St. Columbkille Art Pierskalla
Tues. Jan. 26
Saints Timothy and Titus, Bishops
Mass said by Fr. Gregory
Wed. Jan. 27
Saint Angela Merici, Virgin and Religious Founder
8:00 a.m. All Saints-St. Mary’s Esther Solorz
Thurs. Jan. 28
Saint Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor of the Church
8:00 a.m. Immaculate Conception Shirley Graveen
Fri. Jan. 29
Mass said by Fr. Gregory
Sat. Jan. 30
5:00 p.m. St. Columbkille For the People
Sun. Jan. 31
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 a.m. All Saints-St. Mary’s Roman Zwak 10:00 a.m. Immaculate Conception Charles Fred Ruprecht
For Mass Times please check
our website: tworiverscatholic.com.
Come early if you want to attend. Church seating capacity
can only be at 50%. Bishop Kettler has
asked that we wear masks inside church buildings. Thank you.
Mass Intentions
said by Father Gregory
Edward Biniek
Alois Kociemba
Delores Eiynk
Youth Praise and Worship Adoration on February 1st
at 7:00-8:00 p.m. at All Saints-St. Mary’s
For more information contact Shelley at 248-2860
Join in this event every 1st Mon-day of the Month!
Becoming Eucharist-Mealtime talk for Families offers family reflections
based on the readings for each Sunday of the month. Visit: http://familytogether.stcdio.org
Faith Formation Directors All Saints:
Katrina Kolles, 292-1575, 746-2917 [email protected]
Immaculate Conception & Confirmation Jeff Johnson 260-4959,
[email protected] St. Columbkille: Jenny Revermann 249-9939
[email protected] Youth Events: Shelley Vouk 248-2860
Family Faith Formation & GIFFT (Generations In Family Faith Together)
Holdingford Knights of Columbus awarded Sheyenne and Avery Klemmer for entering the ‘Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest.’ Congratulations!
Knights of Columbus
Church Name and Address: The Catholic Communities of Bowlus, Holdingford and St. Anna 311 River Street, P.O. Box 308 Holdingford, MN 56310 Bulletin Number: 392949 Phone: (320) 228-0105 Contact person: Jessie Johnson Email: [email protected] Transmission time: Wednesdays at 11:00 Sunday Date of Publication: January 24, 2021 Number of pages sent: 5 plus this sheet Special instructions: Please send our usual 650 bulletins. Thank you and Blessings for a good day!
