1615 11th Ave. S., St. Cloud, MN 56301 320-251-1988

St. John Cantius Church

Weekend Mass Schedule 4:00 p.m. Saturday Holy Spirit 4:30 p.m. Saturday St. Anthony

7:30 a.m. Sunday St. John Cantius 8:45 a.m. Sunday Latin-St. John Cantius 9:15 a.m. Sunday St. Anthony 9:30 a.m. Sunday Holy Spirit 10:30 a.m. Sunday St. John Cantius

Church of St. Anthony 2405 1st Street North

Saint Cloud, MN 56303-4307 Parish Office: 320-251-5966

www.stanthonys.net

Church of the Holy Spirit 2405 Walden Way

Saint Cloud, MN 56301-9071 Parish Office: 320-251-3764 www.holyspiritstcloud.net

Reconciliation

Holy Spirit: Saturday at 3:00 p.m.

St. Anthony: Saturday 3:00—4:15 p.m. and

5:45—6:15 p.m. (also Thursday before the 1st Friday of the

month at 3:30 p.m.)

1515 3rd Street North Saint Cloud, MN 56303-4517 Parish Office: 320-251-4455

www.stjohncantius.org

JUNE 24, 2018 THE NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

The Birth of John the Baptist In six months, it will be Christmas Eve. Based on

the Gospel account that “Mary remained with

Elizabeth about six months” when she was

awaiting the birth of her son John, the Church

observes with a Solemnity the birthday of the

Baptist on June 24, which falls on Sunday this

year.

Of all the words of St. John that are recorded in

the Gospels, I am most inspired by his final

known declaration. Speaking of his relationship

to his cousin Jesus, John said: “He must

increase, and I must decrease.” These words –

like Mary’s expression, “I am the servant of the

Lord; let it be done as you say” – reflect the

profound and confident humility each of us can

have through focusing our lives on Jesus. In

prayer, reflection, and sacrament, we come to

know this paradox: the more we surrender our

lives to the guidance and grace of the Lord, the

more ourselves we become. As Jesus increases,

and we decrease, our freedom grows and our joy

multiplies. It is easier said than done, of course;

but it is the heart of our faith.

As we celebrate John’s birthday, we remember

the historical reality of the birth of Jesus as well

… that God has entered time in His Son, and

remains with us always. Happy Birthday, St. John

the Baptist; and thank you for pointing out to us,

over and over, the Lamb of God.

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SUMMER SCHEDULE Holy Hour is June 24 at

2:00 p.m. at St. John Cantius.

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Cluster Directory PRIESTS Pastor, Rev. Tom Knoblach E-mail .......................................... pastor@spiritandsaints.org Parochial Vicar, Rev. Placid Santhosh, OSB E-mail ................................ assocpastor@spiritandsaints.org

BUSINESS OFFICE for Holy Spirit/St. Anthony Business Manager, Peggy Arseneau .................... 251-5966 E-mail .............................. business.mgr@spiritandsaints.org Bookkeeper, Andy Vinson ..................................... 251-3764 E-mail ........................................ books1@spiritandsaints.org

HOLY SPIRIT OFFICE (320) 251-3764 Office Hours . M-Th 8:30 am-5:00 pm; Fri 8:30 am-12:00 pm Fax ........................................................................ 252-5143 Website ............................... http://www.holyspiritstcloud.net E-mail ............................................ hsps@spiritandsaints.org Deacon Vernon Schmitz ........................................ 248-6835 Pastoral Assistant, Roxann Storms ....................... 251-3764 E-mail ............................................ hspa@spiritandsaints.org

ST. ANTHONY OFFICE (320) 251-5966 Office Hours . M-Th 8:30 am-5:00 pm; Fri 8:30 am-12:00 pm Fax ........................................................................ 251-0664 Website ................................................. www.stanthonys.net E-mail ............................................ saps@spiritandsaints.org Pastoral Assistant, Nancy Zaczkowski ................. 251-5966 E-mail ............................................ sapa@spiritandsaints.org Prayer Line ............................................................ 251-5966

ST. JOHN CANTIUS OFFICE (320) 251-4455 Office Hours . M, W, F 10 am-4 pm; T, Th 8:30 am-12:00 pm Fax ........................................................................ 240-1238 Website ..............................................www.stjohncantius.org E-mail ........................................... stjohncantius@charter.net Parish Hall .............................................................. 253-1513 Deacon Frank Ringsmuth ...................................... 267-7554 Prayer Line, Diane Schwartz ................................. 252-8653

SPIRIT AND SAINTS (SAS) (320) 252-0535 Website ........................ http://spiritandsaints.wordpress.com Faith Formation Program, Ginny Duschner .............. ext. 101

E-mail ............................. faith.formation.ginny@hotmail.com Youth Ministry, Scott Frieler ..................................... ext. 102 E-mail ........................................... youth@spiritandsaints.org

ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON SCHOOL (SEAS) Address ................... 1615 11th Ave S, St. Cloud, MN 56301 Office ..................................................................... 251-1988 Principal, Kelly Vangsness .......... kvangsness@seasmn.org Website ...................................................... www.seasmn.org

SAINT CLOUD DIOCESE Website ......................................................... www.stcdio.org Chancery ................................................................ 251-2340

BAPTISM Both parents are asked to participate in a Growing Up Catholic session with the anticipated baptism of their first child. Contact your Parish Office to register for the class.

MARRIAGE Recently engaged couples are asked to contact Deacon Frank Ringsmuth soon after their engagement to begin preparations for the holy Sacrament of Matrimony. Contact him at frank.ringsmuth@gmail.com or call 320-267-7554.

ARTICLES FOR THE BULLETIN Articles must be in your Parish Office by noon Monday.

Religious Freedom Week – Prayers for Religious Liberty

All are encouraged to pray for freedom to live and

practice our faith in the public square, especially during

Religious Freedom Week. The successor to the “Fortnight

for Freedom,” this observance began on June 22, the

feast of Sts. Thomas More and John Fisher, martyred for

defending the Church’s freedom, and ends June 29, the

feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, also martyrs for the Kingdom

of God. The theme this year: “Serving Others in God's

Love: Religious Freedom Week 2018.”

People of faith are committed to serving others in God's

love in healthcare, child welfare, assisting the poor,

education, and more. Religious freedom protects the

space in which we can continue to serve. Learn more at

www.usccb.org/ReligiousFreedomWeek.

Join Bishop Kettler for a Holy Hour for Religious Freedom

on Monday, June 25, from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s

Cathedral.

Farewell to Fr. Placid; Welcome to Fr. Derek!

Join us for an Open House to thank Fr. Placid for his

priestly service in our midst on Sunday, June 24, from

3:00-5:00 p.m. at St. John Cantius (Fr. Placid will preside

at the Holy Hour there beginning at 2:00 p.m.). Please

see his comments below. And, we will welcome Fr. Derek

Wiechmann as our new parochial vicar beginning June

28. Blessings to these priests who dedicate their lives to

the service of the Gospel of Christ.

Fr. Tom

“IN EVERYTHING GOD MAY BE GLORFIED” Each and every person has a specific purpose and plan in the sight of God. I believe in faith that what should happen does happen timely.

As I am leaving to India, I want to thank everyone, especially Bishop Kettler, Fr. Rolfes and the personnel board, Fr. Tom, all the parish cluster staff and each and everyone in the Diocese of St. Cloud in the cluster parishes; especially those who have given me rides and all who made my life happy.

I have enjoyed my time being with you all and having had the opportunity to serve God and you. I am sorry that I couldn’t be with you for longer as a better instrument to serve God and you. Still, I have tried my level best.

Though I will miss you, still I will love you all. You are all in my heart. I assure my prayers for you. I, too, need your prayers and God’s blessings.

I will always cherish the memories in St. Cloud within this short period. If God wants, I may join you sooner than later.

Once again, I would like to thank one and all. God bless you, and may the saints intercede for you. Intercessions of Our Lady always be for you.

With thanks, Yours in Christ Fr. Placid Santhosh, OSB

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Church of St. Anthony of Padua

FOOD AND FUNDS FOR THE FOOD SHELF are gathered the first Sunday of each month. Please bring your offerings for the Food Shelf or make a monetary donation for those in need next weekend.

LITURGICAL ROLES FOR JUNE 30/JULY 1 Mass Servers 4:30 p.m. Joshua Solland, Volunteer 9:15 a.m. Jim Schreifels, Jordan Abers Lectors 4:30 p.m. Desirea Schreifels 9:15 a.m. Mariah Wagner Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion 4:30 p.m. Brian Carlson, David Volkmuth, Jan Smelter, Gary Schreifels, Mike Kowski 9:15 a.m. Ida Burt, Fred Blonigen, Russell Frank, Heinrich and Elizabeth Wurdak Ushers 4:30 p.m. Len Gustin, Brody Hagemeier, Jerry Hagemeier, Claude Neidlinger, Dale Schlagheck, Tom Smelter 9:15 a.m. Joe Buckentine, Mark Gruba, Michael Haney, Bob Knoblach, Gery Thielen

Church of the Holy Spirit

LITURGICAL ROLES FOR JUNE 30/JULY 1 Mass Servers 4:00 p.m. Noah Walz, Nihel Walz 9:30 a.m. Melanie Ortega, Hannah Schmitt Lectors 4:00 p.m. Tom Becker 9:30 a.m. Mary Ann Rindelaub Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion 4:00 p.m. Jane Middendorf, Bill Gans, Steve Reisdorf, Nina Walz, Kathy Becker, JoAnn Deters 9:30 a.m. Cari and Jeffrey Feddema, Grace Chalupsky, Monica Anderson, Katie Ortega, Audrey Woods Ushers 4:00 p.m. Laurie and Jim Oster 9:30 a.m. Rita and Gene Barrett

ETERNAL REST grant unto Joan Kowalkowski, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her.

CHURCH SUPPORT FOR JUNE 16/17 Weekly adult collection .................................. $ 5,480.00 Budgeted income for this week ...................... $ 7,683.00 Year-to-date adult actual income ................... $ 432,434.14 Year-to-date adult budgeted income ............. $ 444,717.00 Year-to-date difference .................................. $ -12,282.86

LITURGICAL ROLES FOR SUNDAY, JULY 1 Mass Servers 7:30 a.m. John Koenig 10:30 a.m. Brandon Block, Carrie Block Cross Bearer 10:30 a.m. Aaron Block Lectors 7:30 a.m. Karla Koenig 10:30 a.m. Alan Block Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion 7:30 a.m. Laurene Borash 10:30 a.m. (Dcn. Frank) Ushers 7:30 a.m. Chuck Olmschenk, Norm Wachman 10:30 a.m. Jim Schwartz, Joe Schwartz

St. John Cantius Church

CHURCH SUPPORT FOR JUNE 17 Weekly adult collection ................................. $ 2,511.36 Budgeted income for this week ..................... $ 2,860.00 Year-to-date adult actual income .................. $ 166,961.61 Year-to-date adult budgeted income ............. $ 150,640.00 Year-to-date difference.................................. $ 16,321.61

THANK YOU! Dear Pastor and parishioners of the Church of St. John Cantius, the Hispanic faith community of St. Joseph Parish, Waite Park, received and thanks you for your donation. It assisted us in the theological Spanish formation of marriage couples. God bless you. Sr. Carol Virnig, OSF

HEARING HELPERS If you are having trouble hearing the priest at Mass, try out one of the new hearing helpers. They are located in the window ledge under the choir steps. There are also wipes and tissues for cleaning the ear bud. After Mass, return the hearing helper to the window ledge or to an usher.

REGISTRATION FOR 2018-2019

Registration forms for 2018-19 are available by going online to http://spiritandsaints.wordpress.com.

Spirit and Saints (SAS) Faith Formation/Youth Ministry

Website: http://spiritandsaints.wordpress.com

CHURCH SUPPORT FOR JUNE 16/17 Weekly adult collection .................................. $ 26,292.97 Budgeted income for this week ...................... $ 27,708.00 Year-to-date adult actual income ................... $ 622,991.66 Year-to-date adult budgeted income ............. $ 602,292.00 Year-to-date difference .................................. $ 20,699.66

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Vacant hours: Sunday 1:00 a.m. Monday 12:00 p.m. Tuesday 12:00 a.m. Wednesday 2:00 a.m., 3:00 a.m. Friday 12:00 a.m., 1:00 a.m., 10:00 p.m., 11:00 p.m. Saturday 12:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.

Our goal is to have at least two adorers each hour. See the chart in the chapel to see which hours have only one adorer scheduled. Please contact Kathleen at 259-5148 or fill out a form in the chapel and leave it in the clear box on the sign-in table. God bless you!

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ROMANS SOFTBALL GAMES Jun 19 Lost 10 - 15 vs. Westwood Won 16 - 9 vs. Ripper McGoos Jun 26 Games 6:05 p.m. Field 9 vs. Sacred Heart; 7:10 p.m. Field 8 vs. Celebration. Thanks for your support! For updates, visit http://www.stjohncantius.org/softball2018.html.

COME AND SEE Discernment Retreat Weekends for single Catholic women between the ages of 22-45 are scheduled at Saint Benedict’s Monastery July 20-22 and August 10-12. The retreats begin on Friday at 4:30 p.m. and end on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. This is a time to meet members of our monastic community and discern with other women who are considering religious life. There is no cost. If you are interested and want to register, please contact Sister Lisa Rose at 320-363-7180 or at lrose@csbsju.edu.

ALL NATURAL! NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING Good for the body, great for the soul! Learn about the benefits of NFP as you plan your family in harmony with nature and God’s plan for married love. NFP is effective, wholesome and healthy! A first instruction class in the Billings Ovulation Method will be offered in St. Cloud on Monday, July 16, at 6:30 p.m. at the Office of Marriage & Family. For more information or to register, contact Sheila Reineke at omf@gw.stcdio.org or 320-252-4721. The class is approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours long. Note: Most insurance plans cover the cost of NFP instruction and follow-up!

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM WEEK People of faith are committed to serving others in God’s love in healthcare, child welfare, migration and refugee resettlement, education and more. Religious freedom protects the space in which we can continue to serve. Religious Freedom Week begins June 22, the Feast of Sts. Thomas More and John Fisher. Join Catholics across the country to pray and act for freedom to serve faithfully and with integrity. Please join together with Bishop Donald Kettler in prayer and adoration for a Holy Hour on Monday, June 25, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Mary.

Cluster News FR. PLACID’S FAREWELL All members of the cluster are invited to bid farewell to Fr. Placid at a reception on Sunday, June 24, at the St. John Cantius Parish Hall after the 2:00 p.m. Holy Hour he is leading there, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

DISCERNMENT RETREAT The Crosier Fathers and Brothers invite single men (ages 21–40) to a retreat at their priory in Onamia the weekend of July 13–15. The retreat, Habits of Crosier Spiritual Architecture, will provide an opportunity for young men to experience Crosier Religious Life by: living and praying with the Crosiers, learning about their religious life and outreach ministries, meeting their students in formation, interacting with the community and spending time in personal prayer and reflection. There is no cost for the retreat, but space is limited. Do you feel God may be leading you to leave your ordinary life and enter into a closer relationship with Christ? Are you joyful, generous with your talents and have a desire to live in community? If so, please contact Br. Timothy to register for this retreat by calling 602-881-1346 or by emailing vocations@crosier.org.

REQUESTING EMAIL ADDRESSES To communicate with the members of our parish family electronically, as a handy way to keep in touch with you, we are inviting you to share an email address that we can use to share news on parish activities, liturgical schedules, inspirational thoughts, prayer requests, and similar information.

We pledge that: - Only designated office personnel will have access to the

email list. - Communications will keep your email address private. - You can have your email address changed or removed

at any time. - We will not share your email address with anyone

without your consent.

To share an email address with your Parish Office, please simply send an email from the address you wish us to use to the address below with “Sharing Email Address” in the subject line. Holy Spirit hsps@spiritandsaints.org St. Anthony saps@spiritandsaints.org St. John Cantius stjohncantius@charter.net

PASTORAL CARE VISITS Because of the Right to Privacy laws, the cluster parishes are not notified of parishioners who are hospitalized, homebound or have entered a health care facility. We must hear from you, a family member or a friend if you would like to be visited by a priest or a member of the parish staff. Please notify your Parish Office staff at your earliest convenience.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER “Many marriages would be better if the husband and the wife clearly understood that they are on the same side.” ~ Zig Ziglar. A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend restores communication in marriages. The next available weekends are July 13-15 in Buffalo and September 14-16 in Alexandria. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information, visit our website at northmnwwme.org or contact Alan & Missy at applications@northmnwwme.org or call 888-455-3496.

HELP NEEDED WITH CLEANING! If there is anyone interested in cleaning, there is a couple at Holy Spirit Church who is looking for someone to clean their house. You would be paid for your work. Please call David or Geri at 320-253-4073. Thanks!

IRELAND PILGRIMAGE DEADLINE JULY 5 Explore the most treasured shrines of Ireland as you visit the "Emerald Isle's" scenic lands and cultures of the Catholic faith. Follow in the footsteps of St. Patrick, the Patron saint of Ireland, while experiencing some of Ireland’s most dramatic scenery which provides perfect settings for peaceful prayer and reflection. This customized tour is being offered by the Catholic Foundation St. Cloud Diocese October 17-29, 2018. Fr. Jeremy Ploof is the spiritual leader accompanying the group. For a brochure with complete details and itinerary, contact Alice Coudron at 320-258-7656 or email acoudron@gw.stcdio.org. Register by July 5; space is limited.

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Prayer

Mass Intentions Cluster Calendar

SUNDAY ST. CLOUD DIOCESE TV MASSES 10:30 a.m. on public access channel 178 11:00 a.m. on KSTC (Charter channels 17 and 788)

Readings For This Week PAPAL INTENTION FOR JUNE That social networks may work towards that inclusiveness which respects others for differences.

MANY THANKS TO OUR BULLETIN ADVERTISERS Check them out on the back page.

Readings for the Week of June 24: Sunday: Is 49:1-6/Ps 139:1-3, 13-14, 14-15 [14a]/ Acts 13:22-26/Lk 1:57-66, 80 Mon: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18/Ps 60:3, 4-5, 12-13 [7b]/ Mt 7:1-5 Tue: 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36/ Ps 48:2-3ab, 3cd-4, 10-11 [cf. 9d]/Mt 7:6, 12-14 Wed: 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3/Ps 119:33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 40 [33a]/Mt 7:15-20 Thu: 2 Kgs 24:8-17/Ps 79:1b-2, 3-5, 8, 9 [9]/Mt 7:21-29 Fri: Acts 12:1-11/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [5b]/ 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18/Mt 16:13-19 Sat: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19/Ps 74:1b-2, 3-5, 6-7, 20-21 [19b]/Mt 8:5-17 Next Sunday: Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24/Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11, 12, 13 [2a]/2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15/Mk 5:21-43 or 5:21-24, 35b-43

"With each contribution, show a cheerful countenance, and pay your tithes in a spirit of joy." (Sirach 35:8)

ADVENTURE PARK WISH LIST Our Vacation Bible School wish list is posted in the cluster parishes. Please take a “ticket” or two and return it with the items to the parish offices. Items are needed by July 6. Your donations are greatly appreciated and help us keep the cost of the program to a minimum. Our stomachs are churning with anticipation for the ups and downs of the roller coaster. Just as in life, we can CHOOSE Jesus to help us throughout the day.

Sunday, June 24 HS/SA/SJC Pastoral Council Nominations SJC 2:00 p.m. Holy Hour SJC 3:00 p.m. Fr. Placid’s Farewell Party

Monday, June 25 SA 1:00 p.m. Marian Movement of Priests Prayer Group 7:00 p.m. Holy Hour For Religious Freedom with Bishop Kettler at St. Mary’s Cathedral SJC 7:00 p.m. Latin Mass Choir Rehearsal

Tuesday, June 26

Wednesday, June 27 SA 10:30 a.m. Legion of Mary

Thursday, June 28 SJC 7:45 a.m. TOPS SJC 1:00 p.m. Emotions Anonymous

Friday, June 29 HS/SA Offices Close at Noon

Saturday, June 30 HS/SA Pastoral Council Nominations HS Food Shelf Collection

Sunday, July 1 HS/SA/SJC Pastoral Council Nominations HS/SJC Food Shelf Collection No Holy Hour

Monday, July 2 SA 1:00 p.m. Marian Movement of Priests Prayer Group

Monday, June 25 • Weekday in Ordinary Time SJC 7:00 a.m. † Rita Seelen SA ● (No Mass) HS 8:00 a.m. † Donna Roisen

Tuesday, June 26 • Weekday in Ordinary Time SJC 7:00 a.m. † Tillie Schaefer SA 7:15 a.m. ● Special Intention of D.N. HS 8:00 a.m. † Eileen Hartung

Wednesday, June 27 • St. Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop SJC 7:00 a.m. † Joseph and Thersa Mullner SA 7:15 a.m. † Virgil and Dolores Winter HS 8:00 a.m. † Margaret and Bernard Grams

Thursday, June 28 • St. Irenaeus, Bishop and Martyr SJC 7:00 a.m. † Pam Schroeder SA 7:15 a.m. ● Living and Deceased Members of the Celestine and Linda Schreifels Family HS ● (No Mass)

Friday, June 29 • Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles SJC 7:00 a.m. † Roger Finneman SA 7:15 a.m. † Bernice Burgoyne-Anderson HS ● (No Mass)

Saturday, June 30 • Vigil of the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time HS 4:00 p.m. † Brian Cremers SA 4:30 p.m. ● 65th Wedding Anniversary of Bernie and Marge Kersting

Sunday, July 1 • Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time SJC 7:30 a.m. † Don Schepers SJC 8:45 a.m. ● Latin Mass (Incense) SA 9:15 a.m. ● Parishioners of the Cluster HS 9:30 a.m. † Scott and Kathy Torborg SJC 10:30 a.m. † Pam Schroeder