420 irving street | alexandria, mn 56308 | (320) 763-5781 · 8/4/2019 · with dave ramsey’s...
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Our Mission is to know, love and serve God by living the Eucharist. Promulgated on Pentecost Sunday, 2013
420 Irving Street | Alexandria, MN 56308 | (320) 763-5781
The Church ofSt. Mary
AUGUST 4, 201918TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Dear People of St. Mary’s, You can still bring your envelope for the support of the Benedictine Sisters in Chipole, Tanzania
next weekend. Be as generous as you can as they serve many poor people.
On August 15—the Feast of the Assumption—a Holy Day of Obligation, Mass will be celebrated at 8:30 AM at the St . Mary ’s Cemetery. Another Mass is celebrated in the
church at 5:30 PM. Sign up for: “What to know before you go! Perspectives on Grief, Death and Funerals” on August 15 from 6:30 to 9:00 PM in our Great Hall. Join others in exploring the changing nature of how we deal with death and dying and the rituals that surround it. Discover how various Christian traditions view rituals surrounding death and dying and why they are important. Listen to funeral directors as they address important practical questions that confront people when they face and are anticipating their own death or the death of someone they love. Learn about the importance of writing your health care directive and your thoughts on the rituals that will surround your death on paper and sharing them with your loved ones. Invite anyone who might benefit from this gathering. The evening is sponsored by Alexandria Covenant Church, Anderson Funeral Home, First Lutheran Church, Lind Family Funeral Home and St. Mary’s Church. An RSVP will be welcomed by Monday, August 12 by calling 320-763-5781 or emailing [email protected] or sign up at the hospitality desk.
This weekend, one of the Eucharistic Adoration Committee members invited members of our parish to take part in a Catholic Devotional Prayer - Eucharistic Adoration. It is a good thing to spend an hour a week in quiet prayer. This is an opportunity to pray before the exposed Blessed Sacrament in silence with others. For more information or to sign up, call Sue McCulloch at 320-491-7006 or [email protected]. Fr. Steve
Fr. Steve Binsfeld
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* Total year budget is spread equally over 52 weeks.Detailed financial reports may be viewed at the Parish Office.
— BANS OF MARRIAGE —I Brent Backowski & Jenna Nelson
FROM OUR PASTOR
SUNDAY OFFERINGS
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Weekend - July 28
Year-to-Date Offerings
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BUDGET*$ (7,617)
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THE 2019 BLOCK PARTY IS LESS THAN TWO MONTHS AWAY (9/8/2019)Start thinking about sharing your garden produce and plants. Also, we will need pies for the pie and ice cream booth, cakes, cookies and bars for the Spin for Sweets. We will also need baskets for the Silent Auction and lots of volunteers to make this a big success! In the coming weeks the Silent Auction will have some empty baskets and sheets of theme ideas in the Great Hall. Keep checking the weekly bulletin for more updates.
If you or someone you know in our parish community is sick or ill, or has a family member who could use our prayers, please call our Parish Nurse, Kathy Fischer, at 762-2320. Please remember the following people in your prayers: Ruth Partington, Carol Peterson, Betty Schlosser, Dan Woods, Kevin Richmond Sr., Andrew Herges, Phyllis VanKempen, Dan Ridler, Rosemary Rehovsky, Marie Peterson, Jelena Newmann, Donna Onstead, Barb Durand, Doloris Lorsung, Patty Suchy, Betty Henshaw, Andrew Eckhoff, Doug Kuiper, Bruce Rivers, Virginia Schultz, Dorothy Jennissen, Cletus Bitzan, Marilyn Miller, Jeff Clayton and MayVis Bruzek.
JUSTICE PEACE AND THE INTEGRITY OF CREATION (JPIC): RACISM DEHUMANIZES US ALL - DISMANTLING RACISM HEALS US ALL - In response to the recent pastoral letter against racism issued by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and as part of our mission to promote justice and solidarity, the JPIC committee will be providing an opportunity for a dialogue about racism. It will be based on the document published by the USCCB in 2018 entitled “Open Wide Our Hearts”. Fr. Bob Kieffer will be leading it and enrollment will be limited to 12 people.
Tuesdays, September 3, 10, 17 and 24, 12:00 to 1:00 PM Parish Office Large Conference Room Sign up at the Hospitality Desk. (Enrollment limited to 12).
The study document will be provided. Coffee and sandwiches will be available. More info: Rita Winters at 320-760-8209 (phone or text) or [email protected]
COMMUNITY NEWS
PRAYER CORNER
ABOUT LIFE
FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY (FPU): What if you were following a plan for your money that you KNEW worked? With Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University, you CAN take control of your money, get out of debt, and create a plan for your future. Starting Tuesday, September 10, the Stewardship Committee is hosting Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University class at St. Mary’s. FPU is a 9-week program that will show you how to budget, save for emergencies, pay off debt, plan and invest for the future, and live and give like no one else. The class will be led by Heidi Hawkins, Randy Meyer and Alicia Salfer. The cost of FPU is $100 and St. Mary’s is offering a $50 graduation bonus to anyone who completes the course. Classes will be held Tuesdays at 7:00 PM in the Great Hall. To sign up, please visit the hospitality desk or contact the parish office. Please contact Heidi Hawkins with any questions: 507-261-4280 or [email protected]
THANK YOU St. Mary’s Church for hosting the Blood Drive on July 22 and 23! We appreciate you allowing us to use the Great Hall for our Blood Drives. Also, thank you to everyone who donated blood, we are very grateful for your donation. - Gray Ladies of the Red Cross
Sanctity of Life Moment Volunteers are needed for the MCCL Booth at the Douglas County Fair. The fair dates are August 14-17. Volunteer duties are to fill and hand out balloons, answer questions and help with the Trivia Quiz game played every hour. If you are interested, there is a sign-up sheet in the Commons Area, or sign up online at AlexandriaForLife.Org .Visit St. Mary’s Sanctity of Life online, at http://sanctityoflifestm.org/ for information and resources.
THANK YOU on behalf of the Benedictine Sisters of St. Agnes! What an enjoyable experience! Sincere thanks for the opportunity to celebrate Mass and preach here at St. Mary’s this past weekend. To spend the weekend with you reflecting on the mission of Jesus, especially as carried out by the wonderful Benedictine Sisters, was such a gift! Special thanks to Fr. Steve for making this possible. I was so impressed by the strong sense of community at your parish, demonstrated in part by how warmly you received me and my message. If you wish to follow up with more information about the Benedictine Sisters, just go to chipolebenedictines.org - Blessings, Fr Bill Vos
HELP NEEDED - The plant watering team needs 2 people to water plants. The committment would be once or twice a month. If interested, call Bonnie Bromen at 763-9429.
FAITH [email protected] | 320-763-9202
ADULT BIBLE STUDY Tuesday evenings in the Great Hall immediately following the 5:00 PM Mass. Call Mike at 759-1911 for more info.
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY Thursday mornings in the Commons Area of the church at 6:00 AM. Call Mike at 759-1911 for more info.
PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel: Rosary - Sundays (before Mass) 7:35 AM & 9:35 AM
H O LY S P I R I T P R AY E R G R O U P: Thurs days 5:30-6:00 PM (rosary in Commons Area) 6:00-7:00 PM prayer time in the Chapel. Contact Jim Joerger at 834-2945.
ST. MARY’S PRAYER LINK: If you have a prayer request, please send to [email protected] or phone Kelly Wosepka at 320-815-4655 or Julie Desautels at 846-1842. All prayer requests will be kept confidential.
DIVINE MERCY HOUR: Mondays from 3:00 - 4:00 PM. Contact Barb Nei at 846-0022.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION, Sharing One Hour with the Lord Adoration is one way you can make prayer and spending time with the Lord a greater priority in your life. Please consider being a regular adorer for our chapel. For more information, please contact Sue at 320-491-7006 or [email protected] times:Mon: 3-4 AM; 10-11 AM; 10- 1 PM; Tue: 7-8 PMWed: 3-4 AM, 5-6 AM; 9-10 PM; 11-midnightThur: 3-4 AM; 8-9 PM; Fri: 3-4 AM; 11-noon
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER COMMUNITY We gather monthly to support and nurture Marriage and Holy Orders in the Church and the world. For more info call Jason at 320-808-3998 or [email protected]. Looking to attend your first Encounter Weekend? www.WWME.org
A L L A R E I N V I T E D to attend an ongoing, First Monday of the Month Prayer Service, from 5:30-6:00 PM at Fr. Darin Didier ’s gravesite to pray for the greater good of the cons olidation of our Area Catholic Communities (ACC), for the future of St . Mary ’s Church, and for our world. For questions, pleas e contact Sue McCulloch at 320-491-7006 (text or c all).
BEEN THINKING ABOUT BECOMING CATHOLIC? Have you been worshipping with your spouse at Mass? Been away from the Church for quite a while and want to find a spiritual home? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process that ‘enfolds’ many situations. It is not “a Catholic class” as such, but a process through which people inquire about faith, Catholicism, the Sacraments—the rich essentials of Catholic Christianity. If you are not Catholic or have been away for a while and are curious, this is for you. Please call Fr. Steve at the parish office or email the parish office and he will get in touch with you. Our Inquiry Phase begins on Thursday, September 19. Our great team is ready!
Anchor of HopeIgnite Your Spirit with joyful women at a day of inspiration, faith, fellowship and fun. Speakers: Kelly Wahlquist,
Teresa Tomeo & Kitty Cleveland
Saturday, October 5, 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
The Church of St. Mary – Alexandria, MN
wine: Catholic Women’s Conference
Save the date: october 5, 2019
CALENDAR RAFFLE WINNERS
7/28/19 Marie Merten, Alexandria $35.00
7/29/19 Clay Ostlund, Alexandria $20.00
7/30/19 Dave Hartness, Alexandria $20.00
7/31/19 Jeff Schmitt, Alexandria $20.00
8/1/19 Earl Vanderheiden, Alexandria $100.00
8/2/19 CJ Stephens, Eagan $20.00
8/3/19 Brian Fleming, Alexandria $20.00
ST. MARY’S SCHOOLSt. Mary’s School educates the whole child within a nurturing Catholic Christian environment.
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PA R I S H H E A LT H M I N I ST RYL I F T I N G S P I R I TS, TO U C H I N G L I V ES
IT’S NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTH! IS YOUR FAMILY UP TO DATE ON VACCINES?
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual observance highlights the importance of getting recommended vaccines throughout your life. You have the power to protect yourself and your family against serious diseases [like whooping cough, cancers caused by HPV, and pneumonia] with vaccines.
During NIAM, St. Mary’s encourages you to talk to your doctor, nurse, or other healthcare professional to ensure you and your family are up-to-date on recommended vaccines.
We also encourage you to visit CDC’s Interactive Vaccine Guide, which provides information on the vaccines recommended during pregnancy and throughout your child’s life.
As your children head back to school this fall, make sure vaccination is at the top of your checklist. August is also a key time to make sure you are up-to-date on all the vaccines you need to stay healthy. Use CDC’s adult vaccine assessment tool to see which vaccines might be right for you.
LITURGICAL AND MUSICAL NOTES
August 4, 2019 • 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time • Year C
Leave Some for OthersThis Week’s Readings at Mass
▶ Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23 - On vanity
▶ Col 3:1-5, 9-11 - Mystical death and resurrection
▶ Luke 12:13-21 - Trust in God, not in possessions
QJesus’ Jewish listeners would have been immediate-ly suspicious about the immense wealth of the rich farmer in the parable today. Any good Jew of the time would have known the common teaching in many Old Testament readings of the responsibility for land owners to share their excess produce with the poor, the widow, the orphans or the strangers. For exam-ple, Deuteronomy says “When you reap your harvest in your field and forget a sheaf in the field, you shall not go back to get it; it shall be left for the alien, the orphan, and the widow ... When you beat your olive trees, do not strip what is left; it shall be for the alien, the orphan, and the widow. When you gather the grapes of your vineyard, do not glean what is left; it shall be for he alien, the orphan, and the widow. Remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt: therefore I am commanding you to do this” (Deut. 24: 19-22). Likewise, Leviticus teaches, “When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap to the very edges of your field or gather the fallen grapes of your vineyard; you shall leave them for the poor and the alien” (Lev 19:9-10). On top of these teach-ings were continual reminders that the first tenth of all produce should be tithed, or given back to God.
So Jewish listeners probably understood Jesus’ par-able as a warning against the greed of a farmer who may not have shared his excess with the poor as his religion required of him. The ending of the parable
also reminds us that no matter how wealthy or com-fortable we are in this life (maybe at the expense of the poor) we cannot take anything with us when we die. We’ll never see a hearse pulling a U-Haul!
Questions of the Week
What is your first reaction to this parable? How or what do you think about the rich man?
What are you attached to in an unhealthy way which you would like to find freedom from
before you die?
Word of the Week • Copyright © 2019 Ann Naffziger. Published by the Pastoral Center / PastoralCenter.com. All rights reserved.
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Nm 11:4b-15; Mt 14:13-21Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Lk 9:28b-36 Nm 13:1-2, 25—14:1, 26-29a, 34-35; Mt 15:21-28Nm 20:1-13; Mt 16:13-23Dt 4:32-40; Mt 16:24-282 Cor 9:6-10; Jn 12:24-26Wis 18:6-9; Heb 11:1-2, 8-19; Lk 12:32-48
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