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St. Joseph the Worker Church’s Annual
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As I prepared for Thursday’s update on our sister parish, especially its efforts to build a school, I summarized all the messages sent via WhatsApp between Father Harold and me. Given that many of you were not able to attend, I thought it might be helpful to “paint a picture” of what has taken place since his July visit. Don’t worry, though, because I won’t use a thousand words! This won’t compare with the photos, but perhaps another time you will get to see what life is like in the parish and school. Quite amazing!
At the beginning of August, we sent money transfers for the July gifts and his mission appeal, which totaled almost $6,000. He has saved most of the mission appeal for future building needs. As August ended, we sent the gifts for the month: $994 ($331 for the regular “tithe” or 1% of our parish cluster’s income + $350 for teacher salaries + $313 in special gifts from parishioners that includes a monthly gift from the SJW Men’s Club of $100). The amount of our monthly gift varies based upon church support and special gifts received. During September Father Harold assured us that Hurricanes Irma and Maria did not cause any significant damage to St. Lucie Parish, good news indeed! Totals for the following months were: September - $928; October - $1,829 (Special gifts spurred by hurricanes?); November - $1,401; December - $1,705 (Included $200 from Women’s Club. Merry Christmas!); January - $1,610; and February - $1,161 (Includes $405, half of proceeds from Women’s Fall Brunch). Father Harold purchased drums and two microphones for parish worship using some of the special gifts.
Starting in September, there has been an ongoing conversation about building a church and/or school. Initially Father Harold was interested in building a church first, but it would cost more, $130,000; a school is estimated at $68,000. He has a classmate, now an engineer, who is willing to donate his time and that of his staff if food is provided. (Do you think we can swing a deal like that here?) The first plan was to build it in four stages, but that changed to three stages, and the first one requires $21,000; Father Harold has about $5,000 in a parish account and we have held about $10,000 for our sister parish. Our Finance Councils recommended that we wait to send any money until we see what can be raised this Lent and then try to begin the first stage, if not the first two stages. At the end of February, our Lenten project has raised about $2,000. Loyola Catholic School has chosen this project as their Lenten almsgiving, too, which will be a big help and a great way for one school to help another. You may recall that in October they had 187 students and some were turned away; Father Harold gave priority to children aged 6-14 and encouraged parents to send girls to school, too. They now have 235 students and he is doing all that he can to provide education for the children in his community. Let’s continue to pray for our sister parish, especially its hope for a school, and contribute what we can to help make their dream come true!
Sincerely in Christ,
What is the campaign goal and how long will it last? The feasibility study conducted last Fall estimated that St. Joseph the Worker has an ability to raise a minimum of $500,000 over a three-year period, above and beyond our annual giving. Our goal is to raise at least this much or more. Our faith goal is $820,000 to cover the cost of all projects.
At this time, the plan is to distribute and collect pledge cards in April. Every parishioner will be invited to volunteer for the campaign and make a three-year pledge above and beyond their regular giving.
Please pray for God’s guidance throughout this process as well as the campaign volunteers and entire St. Joseph the Worker community. This is an important moment in our church’s history and we thank you for your interest!
Holy Family’s Annual
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
Sunday, March 18th
4:30-7:00 PM
Menu: Corned Beef, Ham,
Cabbage, Irish Potatoes, Irish
Soda Bread, Green Beer
$8 for adults, $5 for kids,
$20 family max
Everyone is welcome to
join in the festivities!
2018 Catholic
Ministries Appeal Heavenly Father, may we grow closer to Christ through our support of the 2018 Catholic Ministries Appeal. We thank
you, Lord, for your many blessings you have bestowed upon us. We cherish the
gifts of time, talent and treasure that each member of our universal Church
family makes to build up Christ’s Church in love. We ask you, Lord, to send us forth in this spirit of love to serve our communities and our world with open hearts. Amen. Catholic Foundation of
Southern Minnesota www.catholicfsmn.org/Appeal
Feb. 24 & 25, 2018
$7,626.63
Fiscal Year to Date
$237,233.99 Actual
$237,371.85 Budget
St. Joseph the Worker
Fiscal Year to Date
$72,099.81 Actual
$72,898.10 Budget
Holy Family Feb. 25, 2018
$1,339.00
Congratulations to Charlie Shamp the
“301” winners of $100 for Feb. 24!
SATURDAY, MARCH 10
SJW—5:00 P.M. MASS Reader: Joyce Wilcox, Jannelle Zarn Servers: Isiah Ewert, Jordan Hopkins ECM: Terri DeGezelle, Mary Date, Peg Fallenstein, Chuck Fox, Carolyn & John Kanyusik Ushers: David & Ryan Hassing, Grace Rydeen, Kayla Jansen Musicians: Sister Janet, Teresa Anderson, Dave Blissenbach
SUNDAY, MARCH 11
HF—8:30 A.M. MASS Reader: Lori Meixell Servers: Logan & Leah Quade ECM: Jan Anderson, Megan Davis, Lori Meixell Ushers: Jacob Quade, Doug Meixell Musicians: Jan Osten, Jackie Slama, Jan Anderson SJW—10:30 A.M. MASS Reader: Glenn Barnette, Val Koch Servers: Angiela Dickhudt, Liz & Grace Nachreiner ECM: Shelly Nachreiner, Julie Freyberg, Susan Peller, Connie & Dwight Wallin, Carl Fasnacht, Wendy Weingartz Usher: Rich Peller, Nick Nachreiner, Charles Schmidt, Jim Zwaschka Musicians: Julie & Bob Dickhudt, Michelle Folk SJW: Doorkeeper: Jake Landas
Tuesday, March 6:
SJW 12:05pm - Word & Communion
Wednesday, March 7:
Hillcrest 9:30am - Word and Communion
Thursday, March 8:
HF 8:30am - †Pat Gardner
Beacon 2:30pm - Prayer Service
Crystal Seasons 3:30pm - Prayer Service
Pathstone 10:15am - Word and Communion
Friday, March 9:
SJW 12:05pm - †Joyce Rock
Saturday, March 10: 4th Sunday of Lent
SJW 5:00pm - †George Wilmes
Sunday, March 11: 4th Sunday of Lent
HF 8:30am - For the Parishioners
SJW 10:30am - †Valeria Lynch ______________________________________________ Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lk 4:24-30
Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6-7bc, 8-9; Mt 18:21-35
Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19
Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23
Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34
Saturday: Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21ab; Lk 18:9-14
Sunday: 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23; Ps 137:1-6; Eph 2:4-10; Jn 3:14-21
Mon. 3/5: 1:00pm Mission Quilting Group - SJW
6:30pm RCIA meeting - SJW
Tues. 3/6: 8:30am Exodus Called to Freedom - HF
6:30pm Exodus Called to Freedom -SJW
Wed. 3/7: 5:30pm Simple Supper - SJW
5:00pm 1st Communion Learning Centers - SJW
6:00pm Faith Formation - SJW
6:30pm 1st Communion Learning Centers - HF
6:30pm Faith Formation - HF
7:00pm Youth Choir - SJW
Fri. 3/9: 5:30pm Stations of the Cross - HF
Sat.3/10: 4:15pm Confessions - SJW
Sun. 3/11: 8:00am Confessions - HF
Daylight Savings
Children’s Weekly Stewardship
Treasure: HF: $8.00 SJW: $20.75
STATIONS OF THE CROSS &
RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE
Stations of the Cross
March 9th & 23rd 5:30 pm @ SJW March 16th 5:30 pm @ HF
Joint Communal Reconciliation:
March 25th 2:00 pm @ St. John the Baptist
Confession Times:
March 27th 11 am & 7 pm @ SJW, 5:30 pm @ HF
March 28th 9:30 am @ HF & 5:30 pm @ SJW
March Sun 4 Youth Mass (HF) 8:30 am, (SJW) 10:30 am Wed 7 Faith Formation Class: SJW - Simple Supper 5:30 pm K-10th grade class - 6 pm + 1st Communion Learning Centers, 4-7 pm
HF - K-8th grade class - 6:30 pm 9-10th grade class - 6 pm, at SJW + 1st Communion Learning Centers, 5:30- 7:30 pm Wed 14 Faith Formation Class: SJW - Simple Supper 5:30 pm K-9th grade class - 6 pm + 10th grade Confirmation Centers, 4-7 pm
HF - K-8th grade class - 6:30 pm 9th grade class - 6 pm, at SJW Sat 17 YOUTH GROUP RUMMAGE SALE Wed 21 Faith Formation Class: SJW - Simple Supper 5:30 pm K-10th grade class - 6 pm HF - K-8th grade class - 6:30 pm 9-10th grade class - 6 pm, at SJW Wed 28 NO Faith Formation Class - Holy Week
March 4, 2018
Third Sunday of LENT
Saturday, March 17, 2018
If you are spring cleaning - save all those treasures for our annual Rummage Sale. Items may be dropped off
on Friday, March 16th in the parish garage.
All funds raised will be used to help pay for youth Attending Steubenville, and Camp Summit.
1 IN 9 PEOPLE WORLDWIDE DO NOT GET ENOUGH FOOD
9-12 graders join us in a fun and faithful time of Lenten sacrifice! DATE & TIME: MARCH 24 @ 5:15 (MASS) to MARCH 25 @ 5PM
(PIZZA PARTY @ 5PM) HOSTED BY: ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH AND PLC
We will be challenging ourselves with no food for 24 hours while growing spiritually, performing service, and playing games.
We will reward ourselves with a pizza party at the end of the 24 hours! Bring a friend and enjoy the experience taking on this challenge!
Leaders: Brady Stier and Johnna Harmer Contact Brady with questions at 507-720-9256 or [email protected]
to the HF & SJW 8th Grade Faith Formation class for presenting the Shadow Stations of the Cross this past Wednesday. Also to our soup makers - Shelly Nachreiner
and the Lake Crystal Men’s Club (for the Booya) and our many volunteers who helped at the Simple Soup Supper.
(SJW) Last week: 0 lbs. Items
needed this week: Pasta &
Pasta Sauce.
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 [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-Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Rhonda Kimpe, Dennis Owen, 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
Learn about Loyola Catholic School...visit www.loyolacatholicschool.org
Schedule family tours and shadow days at your convenience. Contact Angela
Casteel at [email protected] 507.388.0615.
Save the Date...ALL ARE WELCOME
Kindergarten Round Up, March 19, 6pm. Bring your Kindergarten-
eligible child, tour classrooms and find out what Kindergarten at Loyola is all about! Childcare for siblings is available. Can’t make it? Schedule a family tour (call 507.388.0615) on a day that works for you.
Monday, May 14, Loyola Crusader Golf Classic: Four-person scramble
golf event friendly enough for the weekend golfer but challenging enough for the competitive player! Registration information coming soon!
Congratulations! At West’s Speech meet, Loyola placed 3rd overall. Brayton Matuska and Landon Javens, and Amanda Street and Brooke Mendele, placed first in their duo categories; Addison Fraze and Landon Javens placed first in their individual categories. At the East Speech meet, Brayton Matuska and Landon Javens each placed first in their categories and Loyola placed 3rd overall. Duram Kelly placed 4th in the regional Spelling Bee. Zan Raverty scored his 1000th career poit last week. All eight of our Regional Science Fair participants qualified for the State Science Fair in April. At the city-wide concert last week, students raised over $3200 for The Reach.
Loyola 6th graders will participate in JA Biz Town on Friday.
Enrollment Night last Thursday was a fun family event. Current families re-enrolled and new families toured, the Spirit Shop was open, we served supper for all, announced high school electives and AP classes for 2018-19, and had drawings for prizes.
Did you know? We continue to welcome families who are new to the area or are seeking a change. Come and discover Loyola’s unique school culture and academic and co-curricular offerings.
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.
CHOIR PRACTICES - Choir practices for the Easter Vigil will be held in SJW
Church at 6:30pm on March 8, 12 & 22. Anyone is welcome to join from either parish. Any questions, please contact Sister Janet at [email protected]
SISTER PARISH LENT PROJECT - This year we are beginning to assist with
another need of our sister parish—a school. Education is key in third world countries and it is sad to hear that without room in their buildings, children are being turned away. This Lent, please consider helping St. Lucie “Build” their Future, by using the envelopes located in the main entrance to make a donation. There is a breakdown of items/costs listed on the envelopes, but please remember ANY donation will help. Thank you!
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS for a very special event next week. Fr.
Leo Patalinghug -- priest, author, chef, martial artist and host of EWTN'S "Savoring our Faith" will be appearing at the Church of St. Mary, New Ulm to share ideas for bringing people together through food and faith. March 7, 2018, 7:00 – 8:15 pm @ 417 S. Minnesota St., New Ulm. Reception to follow.
WHAT: "DISCIPLINE THAT CONNECTS" WORKSHOP - When: April 22,
2018, 4-6pm. Where: Zion Lutheran Church. Cost: $10 per person, $15 for two people. Registration Deadline: April 9 at www.zionluthlakecrystal.org. Childcare available (free-will offering). Workshop description: What kids learn when they are disciplined will last a lifetime. When parents are thoughtful about this, their kids grow up knowing that they are valued people built for God's purposes. When parents are not thoughtful, any myriad of troubles can grow.
CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER & HOLY FAMILY PARISH To advertise, contact Nicole at the parish office
507-388-3766 or [email protected]
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MIDWEST INSURANCE GROUP
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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
Anne Poche
We love you and miss you very much.
In Loving Memory of
