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A is for August and if you are like many people, you may be surprised that it is August already; where did the summer go? In an effort to keep positive (at least until the middle of the month), this week I will focus on three things beginning with “A” – a triple A reflection perhaps.
A is for Accounting: Another month has ended, one during which the pastor of our sister parish in Haiti visited, and it was time to send Father Harold Francois our “tithe” (1% of regular income) for July and the contributions from his mission appeal. Our parish cluster responded very generously to his message: the second collections totaled $2,951.25 and the July envelopes for the sister parish, which many used for the collection, added up to $2,112. (Father Harold also attended the Rochester Serra Golf Day while he was here and Bishop Quinn asked him to say a few words at the end of the meal; gifts from the Serrans, included in these totals, amounted to $1,100.) The July “tithe” was $408, the SJW Men’s Club donated $100, and we sent another $350 for monthly salaries (teachers & cooks). My hope and prayer is that Father Harold can use these monies to develop a plan for building a new church/school in addition to meeting the immediate needs.
A is for Au revoir: It seems like Deacon Brian Mulligan just arrived, but he has been here for over two months already and next Sunday (August 13
th) will mark the end of his pastoral experience at
SJWHF. He will be helping with Camp Summit this Monday-Thursday, but will return to preach and assist at all the weekend Masses. It has been great to have him in our parishes this summer and I have enjoyed sharing ministry with him. Deacon Brian has a wonderful spirit, a strong desire to serve God’s people and a prayerful approach to life and ministry. (He’s also Irish and a fisherman, but nobody’s perfect, right?) After a gathering with seminarians and a short time at home, he will return to Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit for his last year of studies prior to ordination to the priesthood next June. Say “au revoir” and keep him in your prayers!
A is for Assumption: Yes, there is a holyday of obligation during August, the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into heaven. It falls on Tuesday, August 15
th, and we will have three Masses: 5:30 pm,
Monday, August 14th at SJW; 12:05 pm, Tuesday, August 15
th at SJW;
and 5:30 pm, Tuesday, August 15th, at HF. Please remember to pause
for a holyday Mass to honor Mary and ponder her final destiny; we do want to join her in heaven someday, don’t we?
I’m glad there aren’t any months that begin with “Z”!
Sincerely in Christ,
At the Transfiguration the three chosen disciples saw Jesus glorified. Jesus did not hide his glory from them for a few minutes. During this time they fell to the ground terrified. All of this reminds me of a prayer said in adoration of the Eucharist: I Devoutly Adore You. I devoutly adore you, O hidden God, truly hidden beneath these appearances. My whole heart submits to you it surrenders itself completely. Sight, touch, taste are all deceived in their judgment of you, but hearing suffices firmly to believe. I believe all that the Son of God has spoken: There is nothing truer than this word of Truth. On the Cross only the Divinity was hidden, but here the Humanity is also hidden. I believe and confess both and I ask for what the repentant thief asked. I do not see the wounds as Thomas did, but I confess that you are my God. Make me believe more and more in you, hope in you, and love you. O Memorial of our Lord's death! Living bread that gives life to man, grant my soul to live on you and always to savor your sweetness. Lord Jesus, good Pelican, wash me clean with your blood, one drop of which can free the entire world of all its sins. Jesus, whom now I see hidden, I ask you to fulfill what I so desire: that on seeing you face to face, I may be happy in seeing your glory, Amen.
Brian Mulligan
DONATE: Items needed for the Silent Auction and Big Ticket Raffle. We are
hoping to get donations for an $800 cash prize for the Big Ticket Raffle.
Contact Nicole if you would like to donate. Silent Auction items needed: gift
certificates, themed baskets, sporting event or entertainment tickets, wine, or family
passes to MN Zoo/Southern MN Children’s Museum. Prizes also needed for
children’s games. New or like new condition: beanie babies, hot wheels, fast food
prizes, etc. Fill jars with goodies for the Jar Raffle, we want 500 filled jars! Drop off
donations at the Parish Office/Parish Entrances.
VOLUNTEER: We still could use some help on the planning committee! If
someone is interested in running a Bean Bag Toss Tournament please let us know
ASAP! We could also use some additional help with the Children’s Games.
SJW Hubbell Harvest Festival - Sunday, September 24th from 10:30am-2:30pm
July 29 & 30, 2017
$6,490.65
Fiscal Year to Date
$30,272.25
St. Joseph the Worker
Fiscal Year to Date
$10,987.00
Holy Family July 30, 2017
$2,782.54
Congratulations to Carol Brady the
“301” winner of $100 for July 29!
Children’s Weekly Stewardship Treasure:
HF: $3.54 SJW: $71.65
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 SJW—5:00 P.M. MASS Reader: Joyce Wilcox, Mark Greenwood Servers: Charlie & Sami Hudrlik ECM: Sue Liebl, Jan Mountain, Cookie Oberle, Lia Price, Sheryl Peterson, Joleen Pfau, SUB Ushers: David & Ryan Hassing, Jim Pfau, Scott Peterson Musicians: Maria, Amy Braam, Kylie Ahlschwede, Carolyn Fox
SUNDAY, AUGUST 13 HF—8:30 A.M. MASS Reader: Marty Cassem Servers: Nettie Parsons, Emma Hanson ECM: Mary Cassem,, Katie Parsons, Dan Jones Ushers: Darrell Ehlers, Lance Goettl Musicians: Jan Osten, Jackie Slama, Barb Rock SJW—10:30 A.M. MASS Reader: Rick Blace, Anna Freyberg Servers: Destiny Reasner, Liz & Grace Nachreiner ECM: Shelly Nachreiner, Bill Feder, Judy Feder, Julie Freyberg, Donna Hansen, Richard Hansen, Val Koch Usher: Nick Nachreiner, Michael Brudelie, Ron Evan, Aaron Amaya Musicians: Sister Janet, Teresa Anderson, David Blissenbach SJW—Doorkeeper: Jake Landas
Tuesday, August 8:
SJW 12:05pm - Word & Communion
Wednesday, August 9:
Hillcrest 9:30am - Word and Communion
SJW 12:05pm - Word and Communion
Thursday, August 10:
HF 8:30am - †Janet Schultz
Pathstone 10:15am - Word and Communion
Friday, August 11:
SJW 12:05pm - †Deceased Members of Ray Reker Family
Saturday, August 12: 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
SJW 5:00pm - For the Parishioners
Sunday, August 13: 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
HF 8:30am - †Don Mennenga
SJW 10:30am - Greg Miller Family (healing) ______________________________________________ Monday: Nm 11:4b-15; Ps 81:12-17; Mt 14:13-21
Tuesday: Nm 12:1-13; Ps 51:3-7, 12-13; Mt 14:22-36
Wednesday: Nm 13:1-2, 25 — 14:1, 26-29a, 34-35;
Ps 106:6-7ab, 13-14, 21-23; Mt 15:21-28
Thursday: 2 Cor 9:6-10; Ps 112:1-2, 5-9; Jn 12:24-26
Friday: Dt 4:32-40; Ps 77:12-16, 21; Mt 16:24-28
Saturday: Dt 6:4-13; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51; Mt 17:14-20
Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a; Ps 85:9-14;
Rom 9:1-5; Mt 14:22-33
Mon. 8/7: 1:00pm Quilting Group - SJW
6:00pm LC Community VBS - First Presbyterian Church
Tues. 8/8: 6:00pm LC Community VBS - First Presbyterian Church
Wed 8/9: 6:00pm LC Community VBS - First Presbyterian Church
Thurs. 8/10: 6:00pm LC Community VBS - First Presbyterian Church
Sat.8/12: 4:15pm Confessions - SJW
Sun. 8/13: 8:00am Confessions - HF
Congratulations and blessings to Brooke Matuska & Matthew Maciaszek,
who were married at SJW on Saturday, August 5th!
Catholic Ministries Appeal The parish goal for St. Joseph the Worker is $31,460, we are still $7,381 away from making that goal! PLEASE REMEMBER: 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. When sending in a donation, please note which parish you belong to. Please give generously to the Catholic Ministries Appeal. www.catholicfsmn.org/Appeal Thank you in advance for your contribution!
The Transfiguration of the Lord August 6, 2017 The heavens proclaim his justice; all peoples see his glory. — Psalm 97:6
St. Joseph the Worker and Holy Family Catholic Parishes will be hosting a charter bus (56 people) to go see this amazing concert.
Cost: $40.00 per person includes
Coach bus ride departing at 4:00 pm, St. Joseph’s parking lot Concert tickets - seats reserved in lower level, section #109
A sack dinner with water for the trip up All youth under 10th grade will need a chaperone.
To reserve your ticket & ride - go to sjwhf.org (PayPal)
OR contact St. Joseph the Worker at 507-388-3766 for more information The deadline to order tickets will be September 1, 2017
Tickets are expected to go fast .
Grammy award-winning, Christian worship sensation Chris Tomlin will return to the Xcel Energy Center as part of his
“Good Good Father” Tour, with special guest Matt Maher.
(SJW) Last week: 10 lbs. Items
Needed This Week: Pasta &
Pasta Sauce.
Rev. Timothy T. Reker - Pastor
Deacon Brian Mulligan - Summer Seminarian
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.
Sister Janet Wermerskirchen - Music Director
Jon Hermanson - SJW Custodial Engineer
Mike Murrain - SJW Custodian
Ben Moldan - HF Custodian
Email bulletin notices to [email protected]
by Tuesday at noon.
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]
Mon-Thurs: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fri: 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Peter Burgess, Rhonda Kimpe, Steve Klinkner, Vanessa Ewert, Richard Johnson,
John Allen, Jerry Schultz, George Larson, Henry (Stalberger) Schladweiler
Baptism - Please contact Deacon John in the parish office to schedule the baptism and the
baptism preparation class.
Marriage - Congratulations on your engagement! Please contact Fr. Reker at least 6 months in
advance to begin preparation.
Anointing of the Sick - If you or a family member is homebound or in the hospital and would like a
pastoral visit, please notify the office.
Phone: 388-0600, Website: loyolacatholicschool.org
Adam Bemmels PreK-12 Principal
Enrollment information: Visit the LCS website and schedule family tours at
your convenience throughout the summer. Questions? Call 507-388-0600.
Save the Dates
All School Round Up Thursday, August 17, 6:30-8pm
Day One Celebration/K-12 First day of school Wednesday, August 23
Back to School Mass with Bishop LeVoir, Friday, September 1,
10:30am. All are welcome!
Loyola Homecoming September 29
LoyolaPalooza was a wonderful event with lots of people, great music, dancing, delicious food and refreshments! It was like a giant family reunion with something for everyone, including pick-up basketball and baseball games for the kids. We’ll do it all again on the last Saturday night in July 2018! Thanks to all staff, volunteers, and participants!
Loyola is looking for dedicated and creative Directors for our Afterschool Care programs; email [email protected] to apply. We are looking for volunteers for our Food Service, email [email protected] for more information.
Hoopin’ on the Hill, always a fun event, was Saturday, August 5.
Did you know? NCEA research shows that 85.7% of Catholic High school graduates go on to attend 4-year colleges compared to 39.5% of public high school graduates.
SJW MEN’S CLUB MISSION STATEMENT:
To bring together men of all ages to grow in relationship with Jesus Christ. With the direction of our Priest, encouraging each
other to be servant leaders in our Church.
NEW EXHIBIT: THE SAINT JOHN'S BIBLE - The Blue Earth County
Historical Society newest exhibit, The Saint John’s Bible will be on display at the History Center through September 1, 2017. This exhibit includes a replica of the volume containing Gospels and Acts as well as 25 framed prints of artwork from all of the illustrated volumes. This exhibit is free and open to the public.
100TH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA - celebrations continue
to be held in the Diocese of Winona on the 13th of every month. Our Blessed Mother appeared to Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta on the 13th of May, June, July, August, September and October, 1917. On Sunday, August 13th at The Church of the Resurrection, (1600 11th Avenue SE, Rochester) a Rosary Procession will be held immediately following the 11:30 AM Mass. The statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be available for public veneration in order to obtain a Plenary Indulgence as proclaimed by Pope Francis. Everyone is invited!
PUT LIFE BACK IN YOUR LIFE! Call now to sign-up for a Living Well With
Chronic Conditions Workshop, designed for adults who want to take charge of their ongoing health problems such as arthritis, depression, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, asthma, and many others. Learn how to get relief from pain, fatigue, and other symptoms. A FREE workshop sponsored by Catholic Charities, will meet six Tuesdays, from 10:00 am to noon, starting August 29th, at the Lake Crystal Area Rec Center. (Two informational meetings will be held Monday August 21st, at 9:30 or 11:00 am at the Lake Crystal Area Rec Center in the main floor lobby area.) For more information or to register, contact Mary Cassem, Active Aging Program Administrator at 507-387-5586 ext 3 or [email protected]
CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER & HOLY FAMILY PARISH To advertise, contact Nicole at the parish office
507-388-3766 or [email protected]
We love you and miss you very much.
In Loving Memory of
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Well Drilling • Septic Systems Portable Toilets
507-625-3400
MIDWEST INSURANCE GROUP
Wendy Kamm
Denise Deike
Barb Schwartz
Tammy Phillips Thomas Deike Jesse Schilling
Brent Friedrichs
Jane Ross-Culhane
Contact the parish office at 388-3766 to promote your business.
507-625-5400 or [email protected]
www.drummersgardencenter.com 507-388-4877
BILL WEBB Agent
507-726-2264
242 Hwy. 60, Ste 1 Lake Crystal, MN
In Loving Memory of
Husband, Father, Grandfather. We love and miss you,
-Your Family
John Quiring
In Loving Memory of our wife, mother, sister,
and dear friend.
JUDY HOGAN
Anne Poche
