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Twinned Parish News

The Catholic Church’s Newest Member!Congratulations to the newest member in the Body

of Christ, Mykayla Ballard! She received the sacra-

ments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Commu-

nion during the Easter Vigil Mass. Welcome

Mykayla!

Vocations PrayerIn response to the great need for priests and

religious vocations in our church we will be praying

the Vocations Prayer, found on the blue card on the

inside cover of your missalette, together at each

Mass after the intersessions. This is a great way to

offer more prayer and to bring more attention to

the beautiful vocational life in the church.

No Weekday Masses this weekFather Aaron will be gone this week for some

vacation time visiting friends and family, therefore

there will be no weekday Masses this week.

A Message from Father Aaron

He Has Truly Risen!

Dear brothers and sisters,

Alleluia! Alleluia!! Jesus Christ has truly risen

from the dead, as he said he would! What a

beautiful celebration we share in today that brings

us such life and hope! Jesus has conquered all sin

and darkness and has risen from the dead. He has

won the battle and now reigns forever with the

Father in heaven. What does this mean for us as

Christians? It means well…everything! It means

that with confident hope and certainty, all the

faithful will one day live with him in eternal

happiness. It means that all the trials and

sufferings of this life which will one day come to

an end, are not just insignificant occurrences, but

they are actually a stairway by which we climb up

to the glory of heaven. It means that we begin our

journey with Christ anew today having run the race

of Lent, now stronger and refreshed with the new

graces of Easter and fifty days of Easter season

graces to look forward to until Pentecost. What a

beautiful faith we have! What a beautiful Savior,

and he has Risen to save us! Alleluia!!

I would like to thank all the staff, ministers,

donors and volunteers who assisted in any way to

make our Lenten Season and Holy Week even

more beautiful. May God bless and reward you for

the heart and effort you put into your work. I

would also like to thank everyone who attended

our services throughout. I pray that Christ’s joy

and peace would fill you and make you strong

witnesses of his glory to others who may not be

connected with a Church or may struggle with

faith. Consider inviting them to our parishes.

Finally, I want to thank our good and loving God

who created us and gave us this amazing gift of

life and sent his Beloved Son into the world so that

we could enjoy life eternally. May we always

remember, Father, who we are….We are yours

alone, redeemed and made holy in your Son.

Happy Easter to you!

Father Aaron

The parishes of Assumption and St. Anthony’s are hiring a full-time Director of Religious Education and Youth Ministry. This individual, in collaboration with the Pastor, will primarily provide direction, plan and oversee a program of catechesis and evangelization for children and youth (pre-K-12), and help to engage families in the faith formation of their children. The candidate will also lead and oversee the Youth Ministry program in the parishes which will engage young students in their faith through programming and relationship building. This person must be a practicing Catholic with a love for the Church and her teachings and a desire to spread the love of Christ to others. This person must desire to spread the Church’s Gospel mission in order to help build a vibrant parish life. It is desired that candidates have a bachelor’s degree in theology, religious education or a related field, and three-five years of experience. For consideration, send resume with cover letter to the St. Anthony office. A complete job posting can be found on both parishes’ websites.

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We are cleaning out our closets!Assumption Parish will have a Garage Sale on Sunday, April 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Come check it out!

CUF Thank You-The religious education program received a check from the RENEW Fund for a new Catholic United Financial member. Thank you to the new member and to Catholic United Financial!-Another thank you to CUF for a technology grant to update the religion education laptop. The new laptop will be able to handle more tasks than the current one. The old laptop will be used by the guild treasurer. Thank you Catholic United Financial!

Pizza OrdersThe guild will be collecting pizza orders before and after masses on April 1, April 7 and 8, April 14 and 15. Orders must be received by April 15 to be included. Pizza pick-up is Sunday, April 29 from 9 – 11.

Assumption Parish Breakfast Hosted by the Youth of our Parish! Sunday, April 8, 2018, from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Featuring: French Toast, Pancakes (including gluten-free), Eggs, Sausage, Homemade Rolls, and Fresh Fruit! Cost: Adults - $8; Ages 6-12 - $4; Under 5 - Free. Proceeds to be used for Youth Activities!!

Adoration AnnouncementThere is still an open hour for adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Tuesdays at 1-2 a.m. There are many blessings that come with praying in front of the Blessed Sacrament, please consider taking one of these hours! Please call Rita Haan at 453-7865 or Rose Becker at 453-7496 if interested.

Breakfast with the BishopMay 3, 8:00-9:00 AM, Gorecki Center, College of St. Benedict, St. Joseph. Guest speaker, Dr. John Burnford. To benefit the Catholic School Student Scholarship Fund. If you are interested in attending contact: Call Alice Coudron at 320-258-7656, or email: ACoudron@gw.stcdio.org.

�����������Wednesday, April 4:

No Mass Friday, April 6:

No MassSaturday, April 7:

5:30 pm Mass: People of the Parish Sunday, April 8:

8:00 am Mass: † Marilyn Moser

����� ���������0�+�$��1���2�����Lectors: Sarah Magedanz

Ushers: Francis Bischof, Gene Bischof, Greg Bischof & TBD

Ministers of Communion:

Dean Lemke, Shelby Kuechle & Joyce Gertken

Servers: Reece Bischof, Eric Bauer,

Kayla & Madison JohannesMusic: Lisa Thielen

Rosary Leader: Rose Becker

0�+�$��&��&2�����Lectors: Sara Kneip & Steve RiesUshers: Dan Thielen, Reuben Stommes,

Mason Molitor & TBD

Ministers of Communion:

Sheila Laudenbach, Lisa Ludwig

& Denise Nohner

Homebound: Mary & Tom MathiesServers: Noah & Adam Stommes,

Diana Wirtzfield & Amber Scherer

Music: Marlene FischerRosary Leader: Nick & Sheri Blonigen

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St. Anthony 1st Communion1st Communion for 9 St. Anthony’s 2nd graders is coming up on April 15th

at the 10:00 AM Mass. They will be having their retreat the day before from 9-12. Please pray for these students as they make their final preparations to receive our Lord’s Body and Blood for the first time! You can check out these students’ pictures on the 1st Communion banner in the back of church. CCW MeetingCome join us Tues. April 3 @ 7:00 in the social hall for our meeting. We will be discussing the NUDCCW convention, Confirmation reception, possibly hosting the Fall Gathering and our budget for next year. Hope to see you there, Kathy Erpelding, Co-president

CCW DuesThank you to the CCW members who paid their 2018 dues so promptly. If you did not have the opportunity to receive a dues envelope, they are located on the table in back of church.

New Eucharistic Ministers SchedulesThe new schedules for the Eucharistic ministers for Mass are now available in the back of church on the usher’s table.

Traveling Chalice and MadonnaThe sign up sheet for hosting the Traveling Chalice and Madonna is in the back of church on the usher’s table. Please consider hosting the chalice and Madonna for a week in your home. Individuals, couples and families are all encouraged to take part! If you have already hosted, feel free to sign up again.

Easter DonationsPlease remember the Parish Center Building Fund with your Easter gifts to the parish. As we continue to make payments on the loan, we need everyone’s help (both those who have pledged and those who haven’t) to pay down the loan soon to avoid excess interest. Thank you!

Save the Date!Save the date for a Knights of Columbus breakfast at St. Anthony’s on April 29th, from 8:30-12:30. More details to come.

Breakfast with the BishopNew Ulm: April 22, 11:30 AM, Church of Anastasia, Hutchinson. Benefit for Catholic Schools, no reservations needed, support this cause with your free-will donation.

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No MassThursday, April 5:

No Mass

Sunday, April 8:

10:00 am Mass: †Jackie Boulton

����� ����������+�$��&����2�����Lectors: Kelly Meierhofer

& Heidi Schoenecker

Ushers: Ralph Vossen/Brooke Geislinger,

Maynard Walz/Gavin Klocker,

Mike Erpelding & Stan Welle

Ministers of Communion:

Precious Body: Heidi Schoenecker

Precious Blood: Adam Teicher

& Betty Vossen

Homebound: Betty Vossen, 764-9163

Servers: Devin & Alison Waldorf,

Alexis Vossen & Max Geislinger

Rosary Leader: Ethel Donnay

Children’s Liturgy: Michelle Kramer

���������������*Financials not available due to early bulletin deadline.

��� ������� �March 25-April 7: Jody Bauer, Dennis Beck, Derek Becker and Ryan Becker & families. *Please call Theresia at 764-7251 to unlock.

�����������April 3: CCW Meeting, 7:00 PMApril 4: Faith Formation, 6:30-7:30 Parish Adoration, 6:30-7:30

New Parish Center 3/22/18

Total Project Goal 1,896,954.00Expenses Paid ($1,778,640.27)Remaining Bills (est.) 12,000.00Loan Balance $70,114.40 Unpaid Pledges $71,544.23

LIVE THE LITURGY - INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK

Christ is risen indeed! We have arrived at the penultimate feast on the Church's calendar, the cause of our joy and our hope. Life has defeated

death. Sorrow and suffering do not have the last say. In the resurrection of Jesus we see many reasons to rejoice. Not only has Jesus conquered the

specter of visible death, but he restores to us graced life. On Holy Saturday, Jesus descended to the dead and delivered the just souls into heavenly

paradise. What are our own Saturday tombs? Jesus has the power to open

them all. That is our invitation, this day most of all. May resurrection joy fill your heart, your family, your workplace, and your community. Happy Easter!

Daily ReadingsMonday: Acts 2:14, 22-33/Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11/Mt 28:8-15Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41/Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22/Jn 20:11-18Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10/Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9 /Lk 24:13-35Thursday: Acts 3:11-26/Ps 8:2, 5, 6-7, 8-9/Lk 24:35-48Friday: Acts 4:1-12/Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-24, 25-27/Jn 21:1-14Saturday: Acts 4:13-21/Ps 118:1, 14-15, 16-18, 19-21/Mk 16:9-15Sunday: Acts 4:32-35/Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24/1 Jn 5:1-6/Jn 20:19-31

SacramentsMarriage- Couples should contact the parish at least 6 months prior to wedding date. Baptism- Parents/expecting parents should contact the parish office to sign up for a baptismal prep class and to schedule a meeting with Father. Anointing of the Sick - contact the parish office when anointing is needed.

*Bulletin Deadline*Bulletin announcements are due by noon on Tuesdays.

Please remember in your prayers…Bishop John Kinney, Lori Crozon, Jane Anderson, Tim Eder, Jackie Boulton Family, Theresa Welle, Jeff Pauls, the Ertl Family, Alexis Vossen, Jerry Weinmann Jr., Laura Miller, Alizabeth Ludwig, Grace Hohenstein, Paula Schlangen, Charlie Schoen and Jane Torborg.

Area EventsApril 5-7: The St. Boniface Christian Women of Cold Spring Aannual “Christian Women Clothing Drive & Rummage Sale” at the St. Boniface Parish Center Gym in Cold Spring. The hours of the sale will be Thurs: 2pm to 7pm, Fri: 8 am to 7pm and Sat: 8am to 10am.April 26th: St. Cloud Diocesan Mission Rally, St. Joseph Catholic Church in Clarissa for the from 8am-2:30pm. Mission Group women, as well as other social ministry, mission, service and justice-minded parishioners are invited. The day will include fair trade sales, mission group displays, Mass and lunch with Bishop Kettler, and speakers that will share with us about who Pope Francis is talking about when he invited the whole Catholic Church to “Share the Journey”. Join us as we hear from our speakers, whose history as well as present, are immersed in the reality of refugee and immigrant issues, and how we can be better connected to our brothers and sisters in need. The cost is $10 and registration is requested to the St. Cloud Mission Office (320-251-1100) by April 13th.

Parish Cluster Job Posting & Staff Restructuring

Our cluster of St. Anthony's and Assumption will be searching for a new job position in a DRE and Youth Minister. This person will concentrate their efforts on the faith formation and programming of the youth in our parish cluster.

Along with efforts to bring more simplicity and unity between the parish staff and communities there will be some changes in staff positioning.

Jessie Teicher will return to the full-time Secretary and Bookkeeper position in the cluster at both St. Anthony's and Assumption Churches.

Becky Haag will move into a new position as a part-time Pastoral Assistant and Parish Evangelist between both St. Anthony’s and Assumption parishes.

Bonnie Meyer will remain in her position as a part-time DRE assistant but will be working for both St. Anthony's and Assumption parishes.

Michelle Brutger will be moving on to a different path in her life and career but will stay on staff at the Assumption Church for a tentative period of time. We were very blessed to have her with us. Please wish her well in her future endeavors.

We are very blessed to have a dedicated and talented staff here in the cluster and are excited about the new opportunities this hiring and restructuring could bring! Please do pray for the new DRE and Youth Minister position that we are looking for. May the Holy Spirit choose the right person to serve our parishes. Thank you! Fr. Aaron

Molly Hesse will be marrying Patrick Latcham on April 21st at the Church of St. Anthony.