Your Parish Representatives:

Parish Council Members: Ben Baird, Andrew Dondelinger, Kevin Erpelding, Anita Froelich, Jim Gorham, Cynthia Haskin, Rich Marsolek, Mary Scofield

Finance Council Members: Jeff Cwikla, Amy Haskell, Claude Sand

School Council Members: Jaclyn Bergerson, Tiffany Fankhanel, Christine Louvar, James Marcotte, Trudy Peterson, Scott Winter

Trustees: Hank Krigbaum, Shannon Schmidt

St. Philip’s Church

218-444-4262 www.stphilipsbemidji.org

Parish Staff

Pastor: Fr. Chuck Huck 441-4901

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Don Braukmann 441-4902

Deacon/Bookkeeper: Deacon Kermit Erickson 441-4903

Deacon/Parish Administrator: Deacon Robb Naylor 441-4904

Director of Stewardship & Development: Maryhelen Chadwick 441-4906

Director of Music & Liturgy: Aana Freihammer 441-4905

Director of Preschool & Elementary Faith Formation/Safe Environ. Coordinator: Kris Jensen 441-4944

Director of Youth Ministry/Middle & High School Faith Formation: Luke Alexander 441-4908

Campus Ministry:

Parish Office Coordinator: Tammy Johnson 441-4900

Facility Maintenance Supervisor: Larry Mack

Maintenance Support Staff: Greg Allen Jim Shaw

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St. Philip’s School Staff 218-444-4938

Principal: Jana Norgaard ext. 4941

School Office Staff:

Kerry Frauenholtz 441-4942 Camille Moreno 441-4943 Marcy Quick 441-4940

Sister Parish St. Charles Pennington

Saturday at 4:00 PM (Fishing Opener to Labor Day)

Newman Catholic Ministries BSU/NWTC

Events held at various locations on BSU campus. All sacramental events take place

at St. Philip’s Church.

St. Philip’s Clothing Depot

218-444-3835 Tuesday through Saturday

9:30 AM to 3:00 PM Manager: Norma Himmelright

Diocese of Crookston Victim Assistance Coordinator: Louann McGlynn 218-281-7895

July 2, 2017

Independence Day Prayer

Dear Lord,

There is no greater feeling of liberty than to experience freedom from sin and death that you provided for me through Jesus Christ.

Today my heart and my soul are free to praise you. For this, I am very thankful.

On this Independence Day, I am reminded of all those who have sacrificed for my freedom, following the example of your Son, Jesus Christ.

Let me not take my freedom, both physical and spiritual, for granted. May I always remember that a very high price was paid for my freedom. My freedom cost others their very lives.

Lord, today, bless those who have served and continue to give their lives for my freedom. With favor and bounty, meet their needs and watch over their families.

O God, I am so thankful for this nation. For all the sacrifices others have made to build and defend this country, I am grateful. Thank you for the opportunities and freedoms we have in the United States of America. Help me never to take these blessings for granted.

Help me to live my life in a way that glorifies you, Lord. Give me the strength to be a blessing in someone's life today, and grant me the opportunity to lead others into the freedom that can be found in knowing Jesus Christ. In your name I pray.

Amen

Monday, July 3 8:30 AM Mass: +Walt Wizner

Tuesday, July 4 9:00 AM Mass: +Cy & John Pulczinski

Wednesday, July 5 8:30 AM Mass: +Deacon John Schuiling

Thursday, July 6 7:00 AM Mass: Special Intentions for Darrin & Stephanie Olson 10:30 AM Mass (Havenwood): +John Schullo 10:30 AM Communion Service (Baker Park)

Friday, July 7 8:30 AM Mass: +Leland Auen

Saturday, July 8 4:00 PM Mass (Pennington): +Judith Helgeson 5:30 PM Mass: Special Intentions for Kay Snyder

Sunday, July 9 7:30 AM Mass: +Con Beaulieu 9:00 AM Mass: For the People 11:00 AM Mass: +Lucille Buretta Culshaw 6:30 PM Mass: +Roger Schmickle

MASS INTENTIONS For the Week of July 3 to 9

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

DAILY READINGS For the Week of July 3 to 9

Monday, July 3 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM Adoration (Chapel)

Tuesday, July 4 Happy Independence Day! -Parish Offices Closed Today -No Adoration Today

Wednesday, July 5 9:00 AM Rosary (Chapel)

Thursday, July 6 3:15 PM Bible Study– Ephesians (St. Elizabeth Rm) 7:00 PM Bible Study– Bible Timeline (St. Elizabeth Rm) 7:00 PM Blessed Sacrament Prayer Group (Chapel)

Friday, July 7

Saturday, July 8 4:30 PM Reconciliation (Chapel)

Sunday, July 9 8:35 AM Rosary 10:15 AM Rosary

Monday, July 3 ● Eph 2:19-22 ● Ps 117:1b-2 ● Jn 20:24-29

Tuesday, July 4 ● Gn 19:15-19 ● Ps 20:2-3,9-12 ● Mt 8:23-27

Wednesday, July 5 ● Gn 21:5,8-20a ● Ps 34:7-8,10-13 ● Mt 8:28-34

Thursday, July 6 ● Gn 22:1b-19 ● Ps 115:1-6,8-9 ● Mt 9:1-8

Friday, July 7 ● Gn 23:1-4,19,24:1-8,62-67 ● Ps 106:1-5 ● Mt 9:9-13

Saturday, July 8 ● Gn 27:1-5,15-29 ● Ps 135:1b-6 ● Mt 9:14-17

Sunday, July 9 ● Zec 9:9-10 ● Ps 145:1-2,8-11,13-14 ● Rom 8-9,11-13 ● Mt 11:25-30

**Please note the schedule changes due to the Independence Day holiday. Mass will

be celebrated at 9:00 AM on July 4.

There will not be Adoration on July 4,

and the Parish Offices will be closed.

Have a fun and safe holiday!

Baptism Preparation Class

Parents or prospective parents who wish to present a child for Baptism are asked to attend a baptism preparation class. The next session will be on August 6. Please call the Parish Office at 444-4262 to register, or for more information.

SACRAMENTAL LIFE

Blessed Sacrament Prayer Group Come to the Chapel on the first and third Thursdays of every month at 7 PM to take part in charismatic prayer with music. All are invited to participate!

CLOTHING DEPOT

Save the Dates for Vacation Bible School

Cat.Chat Vacation Bible School is coming! July 31 – August 4, 9 AM – 12 PM

Prepare to take off on a. . . A Radical Ride on the Wings of Prayer. . . with Amazing Angels and Super Saints! for children age four (by July 1, 2017) through fifth grade (2017 - 2018 school year). Contact Kris for additional information – 441-4944. Registration Forms are available in the Parish Office.

The St. Philip’s Catholic Community welcomes through the waters of baptism John Keillor Gill, son of Joshua & Tara Gill. May he be filled with the Holy Spirit.

PARISH LIFE

Bemidji Area Church Musicians

2017 SUMMER RECITAL SERIES Our 30th Season!

July 5 ~ Noon to 12:30 PM

Scholarship Recipients: Anna Eriksson, McKayla Carter,

and MacKensey Thunem

Evangelical Free Church 115 Carr Lake Rd SW

Free-will offering to support music scholarships. Lunch will be available following the recital .

Cost to be announced.

During the Masses of July 8-9, Megan Jones will share her experiences of college ministry with FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) at Northwest Missouri State University. Megan will speak about the impact FOCUS had in her life during her time at college, the work of the Holy Spirit she witnesses daily as a missionary at Northwest, and how you can join her in this mission through prayer and financial support.

If you would like to learn more about the mission of FOCUS and the support campaign please contact Megan at megan.jones@focus.org or (218)760-6360. FOCUS’ website is www.focus.org.

Employment Opportunity at St. Philip’s

St. Philip’s is seeking a part time coordinator of campus ministry and adult faith formation. The coordinator works with a student committee to direct religious, social, and recreational programs designed to promote religious formation, and involvement among the student membership of the campuses of Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College. This position is active from August through April. A full job description is available from the Parish Office. Please send your resume to St. Philip’s Search Committee 702 Beltrami Ave. NW 56601.

All 6th-12th grade students and their friends are invited to attend St. Philip's Summer Youth Group. Our next gathering is Wednesday, August 2 at 3:00 PM. Contact Luke for more information 218-441-4908 or lalexander@stphilipsbemidji.org

Join Fr. Chuck, Fr. Don and fellow parishioners for a backyard barbecue and tour of the rectory! You will have the opportunity to ask all those questions that you’ve always wanted to ask our priests! Space is limited to

20 people per ABC event, so sign up early to get the date you want. Sign up by going online to www.stphilipsbemidji.org or by calling Maryhelen at the Parish Office, 441-4906. All of the events go from 5:30 to 7 PM. The scheduled ABC dates for the remainder of the summer are:

• Wed., July 12

• Thurs., July 20-filled

• Wed., July 26

• Thurs., July 27

• Wed., August 2

• Wed., August 9

ABC All-American

Burgers & Brats Conversation & Chatter

The St. Philip’s Clothing Depot will be closed from Friday, June 30 until Monday, July 10. Thanks for your patronage and support! See you on July 11th!

YOUTH MINISTRY

ATTENTION ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS!!!

The Passport Party will be Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 5:00 PM. We will start the party with dinner at St. Philip’s and travel around town doing all sorts of crazy activities like paintball, swimming, rock climbing at BSU Rec Center, bowling, watching movies, singing karaoke, and playing games at St. Philip’s until Friday morning. Bring a friend(s)! Cost is $65.00. Parents, we can’t do this without you— please be chaperones in order to provide a fun and safe night. Luke will mail out forms; if you need extra forms, pick them up in the Parish Office. Contact Luke @ 441-4908 with any questions.

TEACHING POSITIONS St. Philip’s School has openings for a middle school social studies teacher and a pre-kindergarten teacher. Interested applicants may apply on or before July 15, 2017 by sending a letter of application, resume, three letters of recommendation and a copy of valid Minnesota teaching license to: Jana Norgaard, Principal, 702 Beltrami Avenue NW, Bemidji, MN 56601. Thank you.

Last Week's Mass Attendance Jun 24 (Pennington) 4:00 p.m. 136 Jun 24 5:30 p.m. 314 Jun 25 7:30 a.m. 181 Jun 25 9:00 a.m. 334 Jun 25 11:00 a.m. 355 Jun 25 6:30 p.m. 111

Goals

• Weekly goal to meet budget: $ 16,355.00

• Increase needed weekly to meet the Roof/AC project over 36 months: $ 1,722.00

• Increase needed weekly for maintenance escrow account over 5 years: $ 1,126.00

New weekly goal total: $ 19,203.00

STEWARDSHIP ~ A HABIT OF THE HEART

Week #52 Actual Contributions

(received the weekend of 6/25/2017)

Envelopes $ 14,678.00 EFT $ — Loose Plate $ 1,432.40 Children’s $ 32.74 Total $ 16,143.14

ASSISTANTS NEEDED

Would you like to combine compassion and cooking. Consider using your talents as part of the Funeral Committee. The committee chair is looking for assistants to provide, organize, and prepare meals for grieving families and friends. Events are scheduled when necessary. If you would like to know more, please call Sue Lucas at 218-766-9518.

STEWARDSHIP OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES

Have you ever wanted to own a timeshare? The parish has received a “Point Condo” timeshare from an estate. It is located at Breezy Point Resort near Pequot Lakes Minnesota. Unit number 508, week 38. If you are interested please contact Fr. Chuck or Dea. Kermit for more information.

Adverse Childhood Experience Event

Tuesday, July 18th 6 to 9 PM is an important date and time… The Catholic Church has acknowledged that it has been a part of an environment that for years did not adequately address issues of abuse. St. Philip’s is a parish that has had a dispro-portionate share of abuse cases. The survivors of abuse live among us and are our friends and neighbors. There is a need for us to provide and be a healing and thriving community in the face of trauma...professionals today call any abuse of any young person an Adverse Childhood Experience (ACEs). As one step towards becoming a caring compassionate responsive community St. Philip’s is presenting a 3 hour program to help us understand ACEs: On average 55% of individuals report to having experienced an Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) growing up. Research shows us that ACEs can greatly impact our overall wellbeing, leading to asthma, diabetes, anxiety, life dissatisfaction, and more. Come learn about how ACEs affect the brain and communities, the church's history in ACEs, and, most importantly, what we can do about them now! This event is for anyone 16-years-old or older. Only 40 seats available, RSVP to St. Philip’s Parish Office at 218-444-4262. CEUs available upon request.

Please join us on Tuesday, July 18th from 6 to 9 PM; this will allow time for reflection and feedback. If desired we may schedule a follow up session to help initiate resiliency devel-opment among individuals, families, and the larger church community. We will also provide additional resources that could help individuals and families heal. Please pray for survivors of abuse.

PETER’S PENCE

Next week, our second collection will be for Peter’s Pence, which provides Pope Francis with the funds he needs to carry out his charitable works around the world. The proceeds benefit our brothers and sisters on the margins of society, including victims of war, oppression, and disasters. Please be generous. For more information, visit www.usccb.org/peters-pence.

Independence Day Reflection The pro-life work we do advances the purpose of today’s celebration. As a nation under God, we gather to give thanks and to pray for liberty and justice for all. Prayer: Lord, grant the blessings of liberty to our unborn brothers and sisters. By Fr. Frank Pavone, Director, Priests for Life; Pro-Life Reflections for Every Day, Catholic Book Publishing Corp.

**Next parish hour of prayer at Planned Parenthood: Saturday, July 15; 10-11 AM. (2504 Hannah Ave. NW, Bemidji) Can’t stay the full hour? Stay for any length of time. All ages welcome. Questions: 218-368-9019

SAVE THE DATE!

Fall Festival Sunday, October 1

Development / Stewardship Director

Sacred Heart School and Parish is seeking a Development/Stewardship Director. This position is responsible for executing the development plan, promoting volunteerism, and facilitating financial growth for the School and Parish. Full job description can be found at: www.sacredheartegf.net/employment . Application deadline is July 21, 2017. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, reference list and letters of recommendation to:

Carl Adolphson, School President 200 3rd ST NW

East Grand Forks, MN 56721 Or cadolphson@sacredheartegf.net

MINISTRY SCHEDULE Week of July 8/9

Would you like to become involved in liturgical ministries at St. Philip’s? Call/Email Aana Freihammer afreihammer@stphilipsbemidji.org or call 218-441-4905.

Jul 8, 5:30 PM Jul 9, 7:30 AM Jul 9, 9:00 AM Jul 9, 11:00 AM Jul 9, 6:30 PM

SACRISTAN Connie Aagard Jennifer Leisenheimer Joann Gardner Mary Herried Janet Weaver (sub req.)

LECTOR Germaine Cheslock Connie Aagard

Carol Schneider Judy Stai

Sarah Bofferding Daniel Froelich

Patty Nagle Tony Schussman

Marilynne Hodapp

INTERCESSOR Dea. Robb Naylor Dea. Kermit Erickson Dea. Kermit Erickson Dea. Nate Brunn Dea. Nate Brunn

ALTAR SERVER

Aidan Spaeth (sub req.) Ian Spaeth (sub req.) Alex Hartmann

Erin Myhrer Ephram Boucher HELP NEEDED

Alex Froelich Edward Froelich Jack McCrady

Nathaniel Gourneau Westin Gourneau Sydney Beise

Emma Frenzel Olivea Frenzel HELP NEEDED

CAPTAIN Betty Lindy Walter Schuiling Joe Bofferding Karen Williams HELP NEEDED

EMHC

Dea. Robb Naylor Cyndy Scanlan Connie Aagard Germaine Cheslock Heidi Hiscock HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED

Dea. Kermit Erickson Mike Hougen Barry Karpinski Jennifer Leisenheimer HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED

Dea. Kermit Erickson Amy Bofferding Matt Boell Kirsten May Ashlea McMartin Pat Welch Sue Hendricks Dan Walter George Gardner

Dea. Nate Brunn Kimberley Gourneau HELP NEEDED Sarah Glen Jennifer Noble Mary Herried Carol Rettinger Patty Nagle HELP NEEDED

Dea. Nate Brunn Janet Weaver (sub req.) Jeff Frenzel HELP NEEDED

USHER

Glenn Aagard Dick Robinson Mark Moris HELP NEEDED

Jim Schneider Ron Hendricks Timothy Wiltse James Wiltse

Zach Froelich Mark Froelich Del Hager Troy Hendricks

Samantha Nagle Don Pohl HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED

HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED

HOSPITALITY/ FELLOWSHIP

Colleen Schulke Dawn Baumgartner

Pat Schnell HELP NEEDED Sharon Holmgren Alice LaCoursiere

Annette Jones Nancy Lauderbaugh Rita Lauderbaugh Jan Busch

GREETER Kathy LeMoine Barbara Passeri

Vi Hendricks Madonna Welter

Becky Haskell Jim Haskell

Mary Kinsella Rosemary Pulczinski

INFORMATION STATION

HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED Mary Luethmers HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED