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Page 2 October 11 and October 18, 2020

Welcome

How to support St. Tim’s at this time

Many people have asked how they can continue to

support St. Timothy’s and our continued ministry,

even though we are not gathering to celebrate the

Mass together in the same way. The best way is to

set up an online donation. Please visit our website to

get started and to learn more about the other ways

you can support us. You can also mail your

envelope/check in to the office at the address on the

back cover of this bulletin. We appreciate your

generous support of your St. Tim’s parish family!

Question of the Week:

October 11 Living Our Faith

Jesus said, “Many are invited, but few are

chosen.” (Matthew 22:14)

• Isaiah 25:6-10 - A feast for all peoples

• Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20 - Generosity

• Matthew 22:1-14 - The wedding banquet

Adults: How do you translate your faith into the

work of the Reign of God?

Kids: What three things can you do this week to

show that you are a follower of Jesus?

October 18 Social Responsibility

At that [Jesus] said to them “Give therefore to the

emperor the things that are the emperor’s, and to

God the things that are God’s.” (Matthew 22:21)

• Isaiah 45:1, 4-6 - Rewards to Cyrus, king of

Persia

• 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5 - A model for believers

• Matthew 22:15-21 - Paying tax to the emperor

Adults: How much responsibility do you feel the

government should take for meeting the needs of

those who are under-resourced and underprivileged?

How willing are you to contribute?

Kids: Who needs help in your neighborhood or

community? What could you and your family do to

help?

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Readings for the Week of October 11 Monday: Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 — 5:1; Ps 113:1b-5a, 6-7; Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday: Gal 5:1-6; Ps 119:41, 43-45, 47-48; Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday: Gal 5:18-25; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:42-46 Thursday: Eph 1:1-10; Ps 98:1-6; Lk 11:47-54 Friday: Eph 1:11-14; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13; Lk 12:1-7 Saturday: Eph 1:15-23; Ps 8:2-3ab, 4-7; Lk 12:8-12 Sunday: Is 45:1, 4-6; Ps 96:1, 3-5, 7-10; 1 Thes 1:1-5b; Mt 22:15-21

Readings for the Week of October 18 Monday: Eph 2:1-10; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday: Eph 2:12-22; Ps 85:9ab-14; Lk 12:35-38 Wednesday: Eph 3:2-12; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Eph 3:14-21; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19; Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Eph 4:1-6; Ps 24:1-4, 5-6; Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Eph 4:7-16; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 13:1-9 Sunday: Ex 22:20-26; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51; 1 Thes 1:5c-10; Mt 22:34-40

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Updates and News

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Welcome new St Tim’s parishioners! We give thanks and offer a warm welcome to parishioners who have joined our St. Tim’s parish family through registering as members. Jonny and Lauren Brodzinski and daughter Lucille Scott Evans Gail and Wesley Fair Eileen Gagnon Lori Gagnon Nancy Hammerstad Jeanne Hank (returning member) Kimberly Hartleib Gary Hawfitch Susan Jensen and sons Ethan and Evan David and Laurie Matson Jessica Mattys and daughter Giselle Luke Menard Dennis Thomas Helen Voitik Greg and Alyssa Zemple and daughters Sydney, Bella, and Harper

Farmer’s market The farmer’s market continues through the of October on Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. to noon, and Tuesdays, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Attending Mass at St. Tim’s We continue to worship God as a united parish family even when our gathering for Eucharist takes different forms due to Covid-19 safety protocols. Here are current weekly liturgy options. • In-church, in-person Mass is celebrated every

Sunday morning at 10:30. You can register for a seat on our parish website.

• Our final parking lot Mass (pictured below) will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 24. Registration and more information about what to expect at a parking lot Mass are available on our website.

• Beginning October 31, in-church, in-person Mass will be celebrated every Saturday at 5 p.m. You can register for a seat on our parish website.

• Streaming Mass is celebrated every Saturday at 5:00 p.m. via YouTube and Facebook. The recording is available after the stream.

Subscribe to The Catholic Spirit You can receive The Catholic Spirit, the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis for free by contacting the parish office.

Parish Pastoral Council

Who doesn’t want an opportunity to grow in their faith? The Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) is a great avenue for personal growth while contributing to the parish community. The PPC is committed to action and results through productive dialogue and participative decision making. We are committed to each other and treat each other with respect. Together we learn to listen and discern the will of God for fulfilling our mission. There is one spot open on the PPC and our next meeting is November 12. Email sttimothychurch@churchofsttimothy.com if you are interested in joining the PPC.

Call all snowbirds heading south Are heading to a warmer climate for the winter? Do you want us to send or hold your envelopes While you’re gone? Do you want us to send your end of the year tax statement to your southern address? Please call the parish office at 763.784.1329, and let us know when you are leaving and when we can expect to see you back among us.

Cover photo by Rhonda Miska

““Then God said: Let us make human beings in our image, after our likeness.” Genesis 1:26

Each October the Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month. As Catholics, we are called to cherish, defend, and protect those who are most vulnerable, from the beginning of life to its end, and at every point in between. During the month of October, the Church asks us to reflect more deeply on the dignity of every human life. We are called to pray, learn, and act for the sanctity of life. This year, Respect Life Sunday (always the first Sunday in October) falls on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, who is a faithful example of one who saw the goodness of all life and rejoiced in the interconnectedness of all creation. It is fitting that St. Francis’ feast day marks both the close of the Season of Creation – when we have given thanks for all forms of life – and this month of more intentional reflection on the particular gift of human life. In today's polarized society, we witness as Catholics to the rights and dignity of all human life. We stand for and with the unborn and their mothers, those who are incarcerated, those on death row, those who are sick or infirmed, people with disabilities, those who have been trafficked, immigrants and refugees, those whose lives are diminished through structural injustices like war, poverty, and racism.

Respect Life Month

Pray Join with Catholics around the country for praying for a greater respect for and honoring of the sacred gift of human life. Pray for the collective will to see and reverence God’s image in each and every interconnected human life.

Learn What are some of threats to the dignity of human life? How are these threats related to one another? Which lives are particularly vulnerable, and why?

Act How are you called to take action to support lives which are vulnerable? Where can you use your time, talents, and treasure to support the flourishing of life?

Resources • Archdiocese of St. Paul and

Minneapolis Life and Human Dignity Office

www.archspm.org/life-humandignity • Consistent Life Network www.consistentlifenetwork.org • Catholic Mobilizing Network catholicsmobilizing.org • US Conference of Catholic Bishops www.usccb.org/prolife

Church of St. Timothy Phone 763.784.1329 Fax 763.784.0652

All bulletins are available on our website: www.churchofsttimothy.com

Mission Statement We are a progressive, welcoming Catholic community that values full participation in worship and community service.

We commit to being a peace-loving, Eucharistic community providing integrated faith formation and applying gospel values to daily living.

Office hours: Monday and Thursday 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday closed

Mass schedule (adapted due to Covid-19): Saturday evening: 5:00 p.m. (alternating in-person and parking lot) Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Saturday evening streaming Mass: 5:00 pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation Individual: Saturday3:00 pm, outdoors, weather-permitting Penitential prayer service: variable

Prayer requests: Call 763.717.1730 or 651.233.9622

Communion for the homebound: Contact Maggie Philbrook at the parish office.

Baptisms: Parents must attend a pre-baptism class. Call the parish office for scheduling.

Weddings: Arrangements must be made at least six months prior to the wedding.

Parish Staff

Pastor Fr. Joe Whalen

Deacon Tom Quayle

Deacon/marriage ministry Joe Frederick

Director of Administration and Finance Cathy Sullivan

Stewardship and Development Director David Bach

Bookkeeper Libby Huebner

Maintenance Director Barry Schuetzler

Director of Liturgy and Music Bill Steffl

Coordinator of Liturgical Music Therese Jorgensen

Junior and Senior High Youth Minister Kristen Neuman

Coordinator for Children’s Ministries; Baptism prep Kristen Raaen

Pastoral Minister; Befrienders Maggie Philbrook

Communications Director Rhonda Miska

Receptionists Jill Hanson, Mary Kalk

Administrative Assistant Joy Heifort

See our website for full listing of all parish staff members

Church of St. Timothy | 707 89th Ave NE Blaine MN 55434 | 763.784.1329