Amount Pledged:

$6,920

72.16%

Holy Family 17 donors

Amount Pledged:

$17,815

57.14%

St. Joe’s 53 donors

Parish Goals

SJW: $31,180

HF: $9,590

Tis the season, isn’t it? Some college/university graduation or commencement ceremonies took place last weekend already and this week we are honoring our graduating seniors at the Sunday Masses. After Mass I’ll be driving to my niece’s graduation party lest I be disowned by my sister! Have you ever pondered the difference in meaning between “graduation” and “commencement”? Graduation indicates more of an ending or completion of a certain grade level or course of study, from pre-school to graduation school; it looks more backward at what has been accomplished. Commencement points more to a beginning: one stage has been completed and a new chapter now begins; it looks to the future with hopes, dreams and maybe a little anxiety.

Given the later date of Easter this year, almost all graduations or commencements will take place before the 50 Days of Easter ends on Pentecost, June 9

th. As we attend or learn about different ceremonies and parties, we might

ponder this distinction between graduation and commencement. Are we helping our young people to keep in positive tension past accomplishments and future plans? Superlatives can abound this time of year, both in graduating students’ reflections and also in commencement addresses. The challenge is to honestly recognize accomplishments achieved and help students prepare for the next chapter of their lives. These distinction of “graduating” or “commencing” can be applied to the Sacraments of Initiation, too, especially First Communion/Eucharist and Confirmation. Too often the approach can be that of “checking the box” or completing a preparation process instead of seeing the moment as beginning a new relationship with Christ and the Church. What if we helped our newly confirmed and First Communicants to develop and deepen this new “grade” of relationship?

Of course, the biggest challenge lies within ourselves: each of these celebrations, whether spiritual or academic, invites us to look at our own lives. Are we growing and developing through lifelong learning as Catholic Christians and citizens? This past year the Joint Pastoral Council has been reading, pondering and discussing the book, Forming Intentional Disciples. It is a very provocative book that describes the current situation in church life and the changing approach to faith, spirituality and religion. Cultural Catholics are a dying (or at least graying) breed and we need to take steps on the path to knowing and following Jesus in a more intentional way. As another academic year ends and we look at what has been accomplished, I invite you to take some time this summer to discern what might help you commence a new stage in becoming a more committed disciple and member of the Church. It’s not just a matter of flipping the tassel from one side of the mortarboard to the other!

Sincerely in Christ,

SJW MEN’S CLUB TWINS

GAME ROADTRIP

LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP, DEADLINE IS MAY 22nd @ 10AM. Twins vs. KC Royals, Friday, June

14th. $55/ticket. Cost includes ticket to game, coach bus transportation, and refreshments on bus. Bus will leave St. Joe’s parking lot between 3:45 and 4:00pm. Payment must be received to reserve your seat. Limited number of seats available. To sign up stop by the Parish Office or place payment in the collection basket or mail CLEARLY LABELED that it is for the Twins Game Road Trip and with the names and contact information of those attending.

Schedule Your Photography Session Now! SIGN UP AFTER MASS TODAY!

Please join us for a free professional

photography session and be included in our new Church Directory.

To schedule your photography session visit our website at sjwhf.org and click on the link for online scheduling. You can also call or

visit the Parish Office; 388-3766, or sign up after weekend Masses in the designated

entrance. See graph for the schedule

Tuesday, May 21:

SJW 12:05pm - †Joseph Phillips

Wednesday, May 22:

SJW 8:00am - † Gary Wilmes

Hillcrest 9:30am - Word and Communion

Thursday, May 23:

HF 8:30am - †Marvin & Betty Grams

Pathstone 10:15am - Word and Communion

Friday, May 24:

SJW 12:05pm - †Julianne Carpentier

Saturday, May 25: 6th Sunday of Easter

SJW 5:00pm - †Dennis Kelly

Sunday, May 26: 6th Sunday of Easter

HF 8:30am - For the Parishioners

SJW 10:30am - †Rich Hoelmer ______________________________________________ Monday: Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115:1-4, 15-16; Jn 14:21-26 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21; Jn 14:27-31a Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8 Thursday: Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11 Friday: Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21 Sunday: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Rv 21:10-14, 22-23; Jn 14:23-29

May 11 & 12, 2019

$3,111.50

Fiscal Year to Date

$305,573.54 Actual

$320,351.00 Budget

St. Joseph the Worker

Fiscal Year to Date

$97,369.12 Actual

$98,311.92 Budget

Holy Family May 12, 2019

$1,613.50

Congratulations to Shirley Piepho the

“301” winner of $1000 for May 11!

Children’s Weekly Stewardship Treasure: HF: $17.25 SJW: $20.50

Mon. 5/20: 1:00pm Mission Quilting Group Mtg. - SJW

Fri. 5/24: Office Closes at Noon (Summer Hours)

Sat. 5/25: 4:00pm Confession - SJW

Sun. 5/26: 8:00am Confessions - HF

SATURDAY, MAY 25

SJW—5:00 P.M. MASS Readers: Mark Greenwood Servers: Michael & Gianna Schwamberger ECM: Carolyn & John Kanyusik, Cookie Oberle, Sheryl Peterson, 3 SUBS Ushers: Scott Peterson, Jan Mountain, Irene Hammerschmidt, Al Honermann Musicians: Cindy Lawrence, Tom Wilcox, Anne Richardson

SUNDAY, MAY 26

HF—8:30 A.M. MASS Reader: Jane Schuck Servers: Nettie Parsons, Kenda Kirchner ECM: Megan Davis, Lori Meixell, SUB Ushers: John Sickler, Ken Roos Musicians: Sister Janet, Sheila Sickler, Barb Rock

SJW—10:30 A.M. MASS Reader: Timothy McGowan Servers: Carter James, Jasper Rogers, Aidan Moeller ECM: Carl Fasnacht, Kevin Doyle, Julie Freyberg, Chuck & Judy Westermayer, Barb Wendlandt, 1 SUB Ushers: George Fasnacht, Michael Brudelie, Ray Mettler, Rob Gunther Musicians: Kris Madsen, May Braam, Jacob Case SJW: Doorkeeper: David Hassing

DON’T HAVE CASH OR CHECK? No problem! You can now

make a donation to St. Joe’s or Holy Family with a credit or debit card. Grab your phone or computer and visit the church website at www.sjwhf.org and click on the green Donate Now button for your parish.

MONEY COUNTERS NEEDED - We are in need of a few more

money counters to help us count the weekend collection. You only need to be able to commit to counting once every 3-4 weeks and it only takes about 90 minutes of your time. Contact Nicole at the Parish Office if interested.

GET ON THE BEAM - You are invited to participate in Habitat

for Humanity’s “Get on the Beam” Campaign. The “beam” is a 2x4 located in the Parking Lot Entrance at SJW. Please donate a dollar or more in the attached bank and isng the 2x4. The “beam” will become part of the framework for a Habitat house in St. Peter or Le Sueur. Your donations will purchase building materials. Thank you for your contributions.

CALLING ALL SINGERS - Come sing with National Catholic

Youth Choir Friday, July 12th from 2:00pm-8:00pm. Concert performance at 7:00pm at Our Lady of Good Counsel, Mankato. Rehearse and perform with Conductor Andre Heywood. Free t-shirt and dinner is included. Register at www.CatholicYouthChoir.org.

There will be a Memorial Day Mass at

Calvary Cemetery at 8:45am on the

27th. Fr. Tim Reker will be presiding.

Stewardship Corner

TIME

St. Joseph the Worker and Holy Family parishes will once again offer a great

Vacation Bible School program this summer for our preschool and elementary age

students. The kids discover that even though life gets wild, God is good. Our program is filled with

incredible Bible-learning experiences kids see, hear, touch, and even taste!

It also gives our middle school kids a chance to help teach their faith as Crew Leaders and Assistant

Crew Leaders. But we still NEED OUR ADULTS FROM 18 TO 80 YEARS OLD to help out.

When: Monday, June 17th through Friday, June 21st

Time: 8:00am to 12pm (This is half an hour before and after the kids arrive/leave)

Where: St. Joseph the Worker gymnasium

How can YOU help:

Adult Station Leader and Helper at the Hungry Herd Café - 4 people to prepare and help serve a

healthy snack each day. I would need 1 person to present the Lesson of the Day that goes with the

snack

Adult Station Leader at the Imagination Station - 2 people for this high energy, fun filled activity of

Sciency-Fun Gizmos™,

Adult Assistant for the Kid Vid Cinema (we have a Leader) - 1 person to help each day. The kids will

watch the Kidvid DVD stories where they meet five real kids who experienced the incredible good-

ness of God.

Adult Station Leader at Wild Bible Adventures - 2 people. Are you a story teller, do like to REALLY

get into the story, then you will love this station. Each day you create a unique setting for the Bible

Story and best of all, you become part of the story.

Adult Station Leader to present Stampede Sports - 1 person to present the theme of the day while a

group of assistants help teach and play the games.

Adult Supply Clerk - 1 person to help make sure each station leader has all the materials they need

each day.

Be a part of the ROAR VBS Team

(SJW) Last week: 30 lbs. Items

Needed this Week: Personal

Care Items.

Rev. Timothy T. Reker - Pastor

Deacon John Rudd - Pastoral Associate

Nicole Hermer - Director of Parish Activities

Glenn Barnette - Bookkeeper

Connie Wallin - Director of Religious 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 office@ sjwhf.org by Tuesday at noon.

Office Phone………...…………………388-3766

Parish Email………………...…office@sjwhf.org

FAX……………………...…….………..388-2101

SJW Prayer Chain……...……...Joan: 388-5986

HF Prayer Chain…………..Margaret: 317-4785

Email: margaretbuss@yahoo.com

Mon-Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Dennis Owen, Richard Johnson, John Allen, Jerry Schultz, George Larson, Tom B.,

Whitney LeGare

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

Learn about Loyola Catholic School (PS-12). Visit

www.loyolacatholicschool.org

Contact Angela at acasteel@loyolacatholicschool.org or 507.388.0615 to schedule family tours.

Please prayerfully consider a planned gift to Loyola Catholic School when

choosing your legacy.

Save the Date!

Saturday, July 20, Rockin’ on the Hill Summer Music Fest - Good Counsel Hill

Want to volunteer at school? Call us! 507.388.0600

THANK YOU to all who send us Box Tops for Education, Hy-Vee receipts. Please note- the Milk Moola program has been discontinued as of March

31. We can no longer accept Milk Moola caps or bag tops.

Your parish support makes all we do, learn, and celebrate at Loyola possible. Leading through Faith, Academic Excellence, and Service.

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.

PENTECOST VIGIL MASS - On the Vigil of Pentecost, Saturday, June 8th,

our diocesan church will gather to pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the people and ministries of our diocese. Bishop John Quinn will celebrate a special Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of Pentecost at 7:00 pm at the Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Rochester. Everyone is invited, and a special invitation is extended to those involved in the various lay movements and apostolates, retreat ministries, charismatic prayer groups, etc. present in the diocese. For more information about the Mass, contact Todd Graff at the Diocese of Winona-Rochester (Phone: 507-858-1270 / Email: tgraff@dow.org).

CATHOLIC CHARITIES ANNOUNCMENTS

Catholic Charites of Southern Minnesota has an immediate opening for a

Parish Social Ministry Coordinator in the Mankato area. Job is full-time mid August through mid June. This position helps Catholic parishes in the five county Mankato Deanery respond to local community needs and work for social justice. Applications are due to tparlin@ccsomn.org by Friday, June 7. Check out more on our website www.ccsomn.org/employment .

Did you know that our Diocesan Social Concerns Committee has a monthly e-

newsletter? It is full of Action Alerts, upcoming events throughout the Diocese as well as useful Resources on Catholic Social Teaching that can be utilized for you personally, for your parish and community! To sign up for the newsletter, simply send your email address to nhenrichs@ccsomn.org and indicate you would like to added to the newsletter mailing list. You can check out of the past editions on the Catholic Charities of Southern MN Website: https://www.ccsomn.org/programs/parish-social-ministry/social-issues/social-justice-newsletters/

Adoption is a wonderful way to start a family. Catholic Charities of Southern

Minnesota has been placing children in adoptive homes since 1943. We offer a complete Domestic Infant Adoption program and offer home studies for International and Designated Adoptions. Call our office at 507-287-2047 to schedule an Adoption Information Meeting to learn about the process and to get all your questions answered. More information available at www.ccsomn.org.

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507-388-3766 or nhermer@sjwhf.org

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Contact the parish office at 388-3766 to promote your business.

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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

We love you and miss you very much.

In Loving Memory of

of my daughter, Kristin and husband, Larry Volk. We love

and miss you.