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Working together to spread the Gospel
Saint Wendelin – Luxemburg Holy Cross – Pearl Lake (Marty)
Mary of the Immaculate Conception –Rockville
Sunday Bulletin Twenty fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 11, 2016
From Safari Patricia Sánchez writes, “The older brother in the para-ble (Prodigal Son), in his resistance to his father’s joy and in his resentment regarding his prodigal brother’s reinstatement, may have evoked certain sympathy from the Pharisees and scribes who were in the crowd. Their argument, after all, was a reasonable one. Why should an errant son who demanded his birthright and then squandered it on a life of dissipation be welcomed home and celebrated once again as a beloved son?” (September 2016, Celebration, p.34, The National Catholic
Reporter Publishing Company, Kansas City, MO.) Given the head-lines of the past couple of weeks, why should we extend forgiveness to a person who abuses and kills a child? On this 15th anniversary of September 11th attacks why should we forgive the terrorists? Why? Because our God, who is crazy in love with us, is extravagantly merci-ful … because our God is irrationally forgiving.” We are challenged to imitate this extravagant mercy in our lives. Forgiveness is not condoning an action but rather offer-ing healing mercy for the other. Through this mercy God’s graces can touch the heart and bring about con-version. Such a forgiveness is only possible with God’s help; we cannot do it on our own. In some cases, for-giveness takes time; it will not occur overnight. What is essential is that we continue to offer forgiveness.
Or will you refuse such a love and find yourself on the outside looking in while forgiven sinners revel in God’s mercy? Have a peace filled week! —Fr. Ron
SCHOOL NEWS
HOLY CROSS Here we are, the first week of school is done! The students and
staff are all settled in, ready for another year of learning. This
year, we have 45 students! We’re growing! If you know of any-
one whose children are struggling with reading or processing dis-
orders, such as Dyslexia, please have them contact Holy Cross
School. We have an on-site tutor to work with them throughout
the day! We also still have a few openings in our PreK class,
Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Up next, Parent Night, Tuesday, September 13, at 7:00 p.m.
Mark your calendars: Pray and Walk-a-thon - Saturday, Oct. 8th.
Ride & Ribfest – Sunday, October 9th.
We’d like to thank our parishioners for your donations of garden
vegetables. The kids really enjoy the fresh produce. If you have
any apples, we’d love to make apple sauce and apple chips for the
students.
Have a wonderful weekend!
ST. WENDELIN
We finished our second week of school. It was like the students
never left for the summer. Everyone seems to have settled into
their classroom routines. On Wednesday, we welcomed our
pre-schoolers. Ms. Fleegel does such a good job to make them feel
welcomed and safe. Hopefully they are excited to return on Mon.
Our Kick and Toss Extravaganza...is only a couple weeks away.
It’s not too late to get a kickball team together. Or maybe you want
to compete in the beanbag tournament. (You are guaranteed at
least two games.) Both sound fun, so stop on over to the ball fields
on Saturday, September 24th. Come to watch the games and stay
for lunch. It’s going to be a great day!
Our School Masses...are each Wednesday at 7:45 am. Please feel
free to come to church to join us as we begin our day with Jesus.
Liturgy Lesson...Fr. Ron shared with the children that a lion was
missing from a collection of animal figures: a quick search re-
vealed the lion on the windowsill. Then reading the Gospel story
of the lost sheep, Father explained that Jesus is always looking for
us and is with us at all times, even on our hardest days.
I tell you there will be more joy in heaven
Over one sinner who repents Than over 99 righteous people
Who have no need of repentance.! Today’s Gospel from Luke
Financial Blessings
For the Week of September 4, 2016
HOLY CROSS
Adult (22) $745.00
Loose $81.00
Total $826.00
Year to Date $14,244.80
Budget $17,056.00
Weekly Budget $ 1,705.60
Over/Under YTD Budget -$2,811.20
Under this week - $879.60
ST. WENDELIN
Adult (51) $2,107.00
Youth (1 ) $1.00
Loose $81.00
Votive Stands $22.75
Building Fund (1) $50.00
Assumption (1) $10.00
Food Shelf (1) $10.00
Total $3,243.90
Last Week’s Regular $2,189.00
Weekly Budget 2016/17 $3,763.40
Shortfall Last Week -$1,574.40
Shortfall Year to Date -$4,710.57
MARY OF THE IMMACULATE
CONCEPTION Regular Income: Adult ( 67) $2,182.86
Youth (14) $11.35
Loose $1,146.41
Extra Repairs $50.00
Total $3,390.62
Misc. Income:
Elevator $315.00
P.C. Rent $225.00
Regular $3,390.62
Budgeted $2345.00
YTD over/short $75.99 Thank you for your Generous Offerings!
CLUSTER and OTHER NEWS Faith Formation...Our 2016-17 program has begun with teachers and aides hav-
ing met this past Wednesday. Upcoming dates to keep in mind are:
Wednesday, Sept.14, 7-8 pm...at the MIC Parish center, will be a parent meeting
and registration night. All registrations should be turned in by Sunday, Sept. 18th.
Wednesday, Oct. 5th...at MIC, our first night of classes for all grades, 7 to 8 pm.
Please refer to the revised schedule and registration form which are available from
our cluster website, www.lpr3in1.org. and are also posted in our churches.
A reminder that we are still looking for aides (no experience needed) for Grades 6,7
and 9, also for someone to sit in the office downstairs to be with students not in the
classroom. This is a wonderful opportunity for parents and newly confirmed to live
and grow in your faith. For more info or to help, please call Amanda at 320-20-4783.
Tri-Parish Pictorial Directory Just a few friendly reminders:
We are still in need of volunteers ...to serve as hosts/greeters during our
photo sessions. If you can help, please contact the leads listed below. If you have pictures from various parish/school events to be included in the
directory front pages, we’d LOVE to hear from you. Pictures may be submitted...from those unable to come for a photo session (in
nursing homes or other care facilities)
Photo sessions begin already this week at both Holy Cross and St. Wen-
delin. We all look forward to this new directory but please keep in mind it
will not be complete without YOU so if you’ve already signed up for
your photo session, THANK YOU, if not , please do so as follows:
After Masses at HC Sept.10; SW Sept.11, and MIC Sept. 11, 18 ,25.
You can also sign up on the Tri-Parish Website - www.lpr3in1.org,
Mondays thru Fridays
Another option to schedule your photo session is to Call the Tri-Parish Di-
rectory Leads:
Sue Korman (HC) 320-290-2057 Karen DesAutels (SW) 320-253 -7792
Jan Stueve (MIC) 320-253-1067 Jean Walz (MIC) 320-333-1212
Dedication of our Veteran’s Monument and World Trade Center Artifact
is today, Sunday, Sept. 11th. Please come and honor those who have and are
currently serving our community and country. Activities will
begin at 12:30 pm, followed by dedication at 1:00 pm at the
Fire Hall in Rockville. Parking at the site will be for special
needs (handicapped) and persons with permits. Free bussing
will be provided for your convenience, every 10 to 15 minutes
and from the follow areas : The Softball field, Hideaway Bar,
Stoney’s and The Granite Edge in Rockville. The first bus
will leave at 12. Please plan to use the busses for your trans-
portation. Everyone is welcome. In case of rain, the event will
take place inside the fire hall.
Blessings and Happy Patronal Feast Day...this Wednesday, Sept. 14th,to Holy
Cross members, as we celebrate the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
Parish Council Meetings...for each of our cluster parishes will be this Thurs-
day, September 15 at MIC 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Family Games...The tri-parish Youth Group will be hosting a family board
games event on Sunday, September 25, 2:00 to 4:00 pm at St. Wendelin’s
Mary Hall. Refreshments will be provided. With all of the back to school hustle
and bustle, it’s important to take time to enjoy each other’s company. Please
bring your favorite family board game and your competitive good sport spirit.
All ages, families and individuals are welcome. We look forward to playing you
in a fun game.
PRO-LIFE NEWS Birthline’s Evening for Life...is coming up
Thurs., Oct. 6 at the River’s Edge Conven-
tion Center in St. Cloud, 5:00 pm reception.
6:00 pm dinner/program. Speaker Chis
Shepherd will share his touching, personal
story of supporting life. Please invite fami-
ly, friends, co-workers and come with an
open heart to make an offering (prayer ,
volunteering, financial, whatever) in sup-
port of LIFE. For info/reservations, call
252-4150 or visit birthlinefriends.org.
40 Days for Life Fall Campaign...begins
Sept. 28th. Please call Tudie 252-3017 or
Judy 453-7592 to learn more or to sign up
for a time. Join the Culture of life via your
prayer, fasting and/or peaceful vigil.
Liturgy this week TWENTY FOURTH WEEK OF ORDINARY TIME
Mon., Sept. 12, Weekday 8:30 am HC-Word and Communion Tues., Sept. 13, John Chrysostom, Bishop 7:45 am SW-Word and Communion 6:30 pm MIC + Leonard Roers Wed., Sept. 14, Exaltation of the Holy Cross 7:45 am SW + Frank/ Elizabeth Vander Eyk School Mass 8:00 am MIC -Word and Communion
Thurs. ,Sept. 15, Our Lady of Sorrows 7:45 am SW- Special Intention Adoration following until 8:00 pm 8:00 am MIC-Word and Communion Adoration following until 7:00 pm
Fri., Sept. 16, Cornelius and Cyprian 8:30 am HC+Deceased Haus Family Members School Mass Sat., Sept. 17, Vigil 25th Sun. Ord, Time 4:00 pm HC + Carol Lenzmeier Sun., Sept. 18, 25th Sunday, Ordinary Time 7:30 am MIC-People of the Parishes 9:00 am SW-+ Lucille Guck/In Honor of Harold & Ellen Zipp’s 50th Wedding Anniversary 10:30 am MIC-Special Intentions Sacrament of Reconciliation Tuesday, Sept. 13-6:00 pm at MIC Sat. , Sept. 17, 3:00 pm at HC Other times by appointment
St. Wendelin Church Cleaners,
Group 2 Sat., Sept. 17, 8:30 am
Bev Jennings, Anne Johanek, Carol Kenning,
Bev Lehnen, Rose Phiippi, Phyllis Schmidt,
Karen Weber, Mildred Brunn*** *** Please call the others and remind them they
are on to clean. If you cannot come your assigned
time, please switch with someone else.
CLUSTER NEWS (Continued) Third Annual Partnership Barn Dance… Join Bishop Kettler on Satur-
day, September 24th beginning with Mass at 4:30 pm at the Mark and Car-
la Hoelscher Farm in Browerville. Following will be a meal, live music
groups, silent auction, fun for the kids, hayrides, bonfire and more. The
event celebrates our many mission connections. A free will offering will
support our diocesan partnership with Maracay, Venezuela and Homa Bay,
Kenya. Sponsored by our diocesan Mission Office. To learn more call
251-1100 or visit http://mission.stcdio.org.
HOLY CROSS Annual Fish Fry Supper...is coming up on Friday, October 28th, not that
far away. Save the date. More details will be coming soon.
Have Special Prayer Needs for Yourself or Someone Else?...If so, just
call our Prayer Line, 398-6101 or 398-3245. Our Prayer Line members will
be happy to lift those special needs to the Lord!
Thank you to all who take part in this ministry.
MARY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Christian Women Meet...Tuesday, September 13th after the 6:30 pm
Mass. All ladies are warmly invited for an evening of fellowship and ser-
vice; we’d love to have YOUR input as we begin a new year of activities.
Annual Reflection on the Blessed Virgin Mary’s Life/Love/Mission …
by Joe Molitor will be Sun., Oct. 2, 1:00 pm in MIC
church. Besides Joe’s insights which will stir your
heart to a greater understanding of how Mary always
leads us to a greater love for Jesus, there will also be
songs (led by Joe’s daughters), and the rosary led by
the Legion of Mary.
Following the presentation, coffee/cookies will be
served in the Parish Center compliments of MIC’s Catholic United Finan-
cial. Mark your calendars now and plan to attend.
ST. WENDELIN Entered Eternal Rest...Our sympathy to the family of Aloys “Al”
Scheeler who went home to the Lord on September 2nd and whose funer-
al was celebrated here on Wednesday. May he rest in peace. Please keep Al
and the Scheeler family in your prayers.
Group 3 Members...Please pick up from the back table your envelope for
the Hot Beef Supper on Saturday, October 1st.
St. Theresa-St. Wendelin Catholic United Financial...meets today, Sun-
day, September 11th in the school library following 9:00 am Mass. Mr.
David Stang, sales representative, will be here to answer questions.
Lux Lions Are Hosting a Red Cross Blood Mobile Drive...on Friday,
September 30th, 12 noon to 6:00 pm in Mary Hall. If you are interested in
giving blood, please call Mike Schmidtbauer, 493-6294 by September 26th.
St. Anne’s Christian Women ...meet Tuesday evening, Sept. 13, in Mary
Hall; Social 6:30 pm, Meeting at 6:45. All ladies are cordially invited for a
fun and spirit filled evening. A friendly reminder to call and bring someone
with you if you can.
At our meeting, we will prepare a “Teachers Basket”. So ..it would be
much appreciated if you’d please bring one of the following items: Ziploc
bags (any size), paper plates, straws, baby wipes, tacky glue, play dough,
post it notes or anything else you can think of that would typically be in a
teacher’s supply closet. Thank you for helping with this ministry. St.
Anne’s Christian Women are the best! Refreshments to be provided by
Brenda Koshiol, Georgia Koshiol, Margie Koshiol and Sue Koshiol.
UPCOMING AREA EVENTS K of C Breakfast Today, Sun., Sept. 11...at St. Boni-
face, Cold Spring, 8:30 to 11:30 am.
Blood Drive...Friday, Sept. 16, at St. Anne’s Church,
Kimball, 11:00 am-5:00 pm sponsored by Kimball
Firefighters Auxiliary & Kimball Fire Dep’t. Call Tom,
250-2411 for appointment/info. Bring a photo ID.
Fall Festival...Sunday, September 18th at St. Anne’s
in Kimball; 9:00 am Polka Mass with Stan’s County
Dutchmen; Breakfast from 9 am to noon; food stands
and fun for all throughout the afternoon.
Holy Family School (Albany) Bouja Boogie...5K/1K
Run-Walk, Sat. Oct. 8 beginning on the Wobegon Trail
outside Seven Dolors Church & continuing thru nearby
neighborhoods. After the race, pick up some bouja.
Registration Sat. at the church starting 7:30 am; 8:30
for 1K & 9:00 for 5K. Contact Ryan 320-828-1329 or e
Pastor Fr. Ronald Weyrens 320-248-1670 [email protected]
Cluster Secretary: Kathy Anderson 320-251-6944 Fax:320-654-9030
Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday 8:00am to 4:00pm (in Luxemburg)
Faith Formation: Amanda Meierhofer, 320-250-4783 Youth Ministry: Sue Massmann, 320-293-5726 Julia Walz, 320-309-1184
Baptism: is celebrated during our weekend Masses. To schedule a baptism contact your parish office. A class is offered for first time parents, call your parish office to RSVP. Marriage: is scheduled by contacting your parish office 6 months in advance. Anointing of the Sick: call Fr. Ron Cluster website: www.lpr3in1.org Bulletin Deadline: Tuesday at noon
Holy Cross Pearl Lake (Marty)
10651 County Rd 8 Kimball, MN 55353
Prayer Line: 398-6101 or 398-3245 Music:Julene Faber-Andrusick,685-7211
Holy Cross Catholic School Preschool to Grade 6 Office Manager: Jeana Meyer Telephone: 320-398-7885 Email: [email protected] Fax: 320-398-7873 Web: holycrossmn.org Trustees: Donna Gregory 398-7312 Al Haus 259-4287 Parish Council Members Leanne Donnay 398-5362 Helen Krippner 398-8893 Ann Donnay 398-2545 Rich Schlangen 398-2530 Greg Mueller 398-7786 Len Voigt 398-2922
Mary Immaculate Conception Rockville
PO Box 7, Rockville, MN 56369-0007
Parish Center Kitchen & Church Basement: 320-252-8486 Prayer Line, 320-685-3213 Parish Center Events/Maintenance Jean Walz 255-9394 Trustees Gary Gillitzer 685-8947 Cindy Kremers 253-1901 Parish Council Members Sue Knauss 253-7299; Chairperson Nancy Anderson 241-0297 Tim Massmann 251-1208 Rosie Ashfeld 253-8878 Cindy Walz 253-0806 Dino Kremers 253-1901, Vice-Chair Jim Hartung 251-8663 Cheryl Welle 255-0785
St. Wendelin Luxemburg
22714 State Highway 15 St. Cloud, MN 56301-9208
Prayer Line: 320-251-5376
St. Wendelin Catholic School Preschool to Grade 6 Principal: Lynn Rasmussen Telephone: 320-251-9175 Email: [email protected] Fax: 320-654-9030 Web: stwendelins.org Trustees Paul Koshiol 252-5665 Joe Watrin 253-4252 Parish Council Members Tony Knier 497-4991 Keith Lommel 253-1697 Steve Torborg 251-1903 Charlie Dombrovski 255-9354 Kevin Lommel 612-290-3638 Char Volkmuth 251-5376
