Fifth Sunday of Easter

May 19, 2019

MISSIONARIES OF MERCY Paul’s back! After last week’s “violent abuse,” opponents organized a lynch mob that beat Paul nearly to death. But call Paul the “energizing evangelist,” transforming deadly cruelty into life-giving zeal. Paul’s past courage should inspire our commitment; Revelation’s future “new heaven, new earth” should inspire our optimism. But Revelation’s present assurance, “Behold, God’s dwelling is with the human race,” should challenge us to become “missionaries of mercy.” Because Pope Francis declared that the Church’s credibility is completely dependent on our showing unconditional mercy. Mercy, said Francis, makes the Church, the world, and everyone young again, reawakened to life’s noblest virtues. Fittingly, in today’s Gospel Jesus reinforces that theme: “This is how all will know you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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Fifth Sunday of Easter Scripture Readings for this weekend include: First Reading — Paul and Barnabas reported how God had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles (Acts 14:21-27). Psalm — I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God (Psalm 145). Second Reading — God’s dwelling is with the human race (Revelation 21:1-5a). Gospel — This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another (John 13:31-33a, 34-35). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Readings for the Week Monday: Acts 14:5-18 Ps 115:1-4, 15-16 Jn 14:21-26 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28 Ps 145:10-13ab, 21 Jn 14:27-31a Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6 Ps 122:1-5 Jn 15:1-8 Thursday: Acts 15:7-21 Ps 96:1-3, 10 Jn 15:9-11 Friday: Acts 15:22-31 Ps 57:8-10, 12 Jn 15:12-17 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10 Ps 100:1b-3, 5 Jn 15:18-21 Sunday: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 Rv 21:10-14, 22-23 Jn 14:23-29

Question of the Week For this weekend May 19 – Fifth Sunday of Easter Love One Another Jesus said, “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.” (Jn. 13-34) When have you seen the power of love overcome a bad situation? For next weekend May 26 – Sixth Sunday of Easter Keeping Jesus’ Word Jesus answered him, “Those who love me will keep my word, and my Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.” (Jn. 14:23) What difference has it made in your life when you made a decision in accord with Jesus’ teachings?

LITURGY & PRAYER

MAY 4/5 COLLECTION: $55,961*

YR-TO-DATE ACTUAL/BUDGET AMOUNTS:

7/1/18 – 5/5/19 ACTUAL: $1,205,993 2018-19 BUDGETED AMOUNT: $1,146,400 VARIANCE TO BUDGET: $59,593 *Includes all of April’s auto-withdrawals

In Memoriam Let us keep members of our parish in our thoughts and prayers especially

Robert Dreis Winn Bilodeau Janet Simons Harry Masloski, father of Joseph Masloski

who have recently died. Let the grace of our prayers enfold the families and friends of these parishioners as they mourn the loss of their loved ones.

Summer Office Hours The Parish Office Summer Office schedule begins Tuesday, May 28 and continues through Labor Day.

Monday 8am – 5pm Tuesday 8am – 7:30pm Wednesday 8am – 5pm Thursday 8am – 5pm Friday 8am – 2pm Saturday Closed Sunday 8am – 12:30pm

Parish Office Closed The Parish Office will be CLOSED Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday. It will reopen on Tuesday, May 28 at 8:00 a.m. Communion Service There will be a Communion Service in the chapel on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, at 9:00 a.m.

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FAITH FORMATION & ENRICHMENT

Stay tuned for more information on youth group outings to Feed My Starving Children and Valley Fair as well as a Twins game! And get ready for youth group bonfire nights. More info coming soon! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to hear about upcoming youth events!

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Faith Formation: Registration for next year’s Faith Formation programs is avail-able NOW! Go to the website for more details and to register online. An informational booklet and paper form was sent out recently as well if you prefer to register by paper form. Con-tact the office with any questions. Faith Formation teachers and leaders are needed for next year’s programs. Please consider this important ministry and contact the office if you have any questions.

St. Tim’s Youth Ministry

The Church of St. Timothy welcomes the following new parishioners: Jeffrey & Alyssa Dennie (August) Richard & Bernice LeVesque Jim & Jean Nowak

Vacation Bible School Apollo 1474

August 5-9, 9:00 a.m. – Noon Don’t miss out on this wonderful oppor-tunity of a week of Bible stories, prayer, crafts, music, games, and snacks! Our rooms are decorated in different themes that your children will enjoy every day. The week ends with a performance by the Amazing Jeffo, a blind magician that uses illusion to teach us about God’s message. VBS is open to all children pre-school (age 5, September 1, 2019) to 6th grade (September 2019).

Vacation Bible School is also in need of many adult and teen volunteers (7th grade, September 2019). There are many different ways in which you can volunteer, all are listed on the registration form. Registration deadline is June 2. It is truly a week of fun!

Baptizing Your Child at St. Timothy Requirements for having your child baptized at St. Timothy are: registration at St. Tim’s (or another parish) and attend-ance at a pre-baptism class unless it has been less than two years since you have attended our class previously. Parents are encouraged to take the class before their child is born. This class is normally offered once per month. The next class will be held Monday, June 10, 7:00–8:30 p.m. in the church. It is nec-essary to preregister by calling the Parish Office. You may not schedule a baptism until you have attended class. For more information or to register for the class, call the Parish Office at 763.784.1329. Godparents are also welcome to attend.

Healing Hope: Grief Support Group at St. Timothy’s Experiencing the loss of a loved one is difficult and sometimes you need the opportunity to express your grief with others in a safe, confidential and compassionate setting. Healing Hope grief support is for anyone who has lost a loved one, and is designed as a drop-in structure, with no pre-registration re-quired and is free.

Meeting Schedule Wednesday evenings: May 29, June 12, June 26, July 24, Au-gust 7 and August 21 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in room 224 of the parish center.

Bob Bartlett of Phoenix Process Consultants is the facilitator. Bob is a licensed therapist with extensive experience in grief support and related needs. Individual sessions may also be scheduled with Bob or his partners at Phoenix Process on an as-needed basis. For more information please call Bob at 952.922.8822, or the St. Timothy parish office, 763.784.1329.

Sacrament of Confirmation Classes for those with special needs

Saturdays, August 10 & 24, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Church of St. Richard, Richfield

Do you know anyone with special needs or mental or physical disabilities age 16 or older, who has not received the Sacra-ment of Confirmation? Both classes are mandatory for guardi-ans and candidates. Pre-registration is preferred but walk-ins will be accepted. Thank you in advance for your help in reach-ing out to all God’s people. For more information, please con-tact Deacon Eric Gunderson or Sonya Flomo at 651-291-4488 or email us at flomos@archspm.org.

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COMMUNITY & OUTREACH Social Justice News Habitat for Humanity St. Tim’s and Christ Lutheran have been given the green light for the week of May 20-24. They will be working on a rehab home in Brooklyn Park. If you are interested in volun-teering please call the parish office, 763.784.1329. Your com-mitment can be one day or all five, whatever works with your schedule.

9th Annual Widows’ Day of Reflection Saturday, June 15, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church 5071 Eden Ave, Edina, MN 55436 Jeff Cavins will lead reflection on this day of spiritual enrich-ment and fellowship. Continental breakfast and lunch included. Please mail your $20 registration fee and completed registra-tion form found in the event brochure by no later than Friday, May 31 to: Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, ATTN: Wid-ows’ Day of Reflection, 5071 Eden Ave, Edina, MN 55436. Visit olgparish.org for a brochure or to find out more. Contact Jason Godin at jasongodin@olgparish.org or 952.929.3317 x9039 with any additional questions.

Thanks to all who sorted food Sunday, May 5: Joan & Kevin Harrison, Joleen Lymburn, Les & Pat Jorgenson, Maggie Peterson, Barb Epp, and Vic and Mary Johnson and others who may not have signed in. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Family Promise in Anoka County Helping Families experiencing homelessness Our next week for hosting families is July 7-14. Volunteer Sign Up Weekend will be June 8 and 9 after all the Masses in the back of church. If you are interested or have questions about volunteering during our host week please call Kathy Lund at 763.434.7917. Information on volunteering can also be mailed out to you..

Meals on Wheels Contact Correction Last week’s bulletin contact information in the Meals on Wheels article was incorrect. If you would like to volunteer to drive for Meals on Wheels contact Maggie Philbrook at the parish office, 763.784.1329. If you have questions about Meals on Wheels contact Jeremy Beers, Administrator at 763.489.3608.

Strength and Balance Workout “Strength & Balance Workout” (formerly known as Gentle Ex-ercise) continues through July 30, 2019. Join us in Room 224 for any or all Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. for 45 minutes of exercise to contemporary, upbeat oldies, and spiritual music. Work out with your friends at St. Tim's. Bring weights (or sub-stitute with 2 cans of soup) and water bottle. Wear stretch, com-fortable clothing and supportive shoes. Chairs are available for support. Instructor, Jeanette Newman, is an experienced aerobics in-structor. All adults are welcome. Please call the parish office at 763.784.1329 for more information or to sign-up... or simply show up on Tuesdays through July 30th.

Fifth Sunday of Easter “Behold, God’s dwelling is with the human race.” — Revelation 21:3

Catholic Grandparent Conference Saturday, August 24, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Epiphany, Coon Rapids Learn about God’s plan for Grandparents and be equipped to pass on a Heritage of Faith. The conference will include key-note speaker, Mary Ann Kuharski, founding member and Di-rector of PROLIFE Across America as well as Father Joseph Bambenek who will be speaking on the topic of bringing heal-ing to your family. We will also have an hour of Adoration led by Bishop Andrew Cozzens and more. Find details and register at www.CatholicGrandparenting.org and click on events. Questions? Contact Susanna Parent at par-ents@archspm.org or 651-291-4411.

Congratulations to the following children celebrating their First Communion this Spring

Samantha Barnes

Ceanna Becker

Nicholas Brandt

Emerson Broich

Joseph Cortes

Leo Diers

Lillian Exner

Makenna Firestone

Abigail Griffith

Kyan Haas

Zachary Hanson

Hadly Hartwell

Isaac Jacklitch

Micah Janssen

Grace Jensen

Connie Johnson

Matthew Jund

Mareena Kelly

Cruz Kimball

Taryn Koch

Hannah Kolbeck

Evalyn Kuehn

Anthony Kuth

Keegan McNamara

Rorek Meyer

Hannah Milliman

Alyssa Moen

Joseph Nelson

Payton Nelson

Aghanwi Ngwa

Kaiden Ngwa

Henrick Peterson

Vivian Proulx

Lawrence Rehder

Peyton Rein

Ryan Resop

Marissa Riedel

Zachary Rohr

Cadence Rundle

Casey Rung

Alondra Salazar

Hannah Schilling

Abigail Schwalen

Adeline Sniezek

Brooke Sniezek

Jaxson Sniezek

Brynlee Wegener

Matthew Zachmann

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OFFICE HOURS: Monday & Thursday 8:00AM-5:00PM Tuesday & Wednesday 8:00AM-7:30PM Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM Saturday CLOSED Sunday 8:00AM-12:30PM

MASS SCHEDULE: *ASL Interpreter at 8:30 AM Mass* Saturday evening: 5:00PM Sunday: *8:30 & 10:30AM Weekdays: Tues-Friday, Comm Service Monday 9AM

Holydays: Variable

ROSARY: Weekdays 8:30AM in Parish Center Chapel

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Individual: Saturday following 5:00PM Mass Penitential Prayer Service: Variable

PRAYER REQUESTS: Call 763-717-1730 or 763-757-3776.

COMMUNION FOR HOMEBOUND: Contact Maggie Philbrook at Parish Office.

BAPTISMS: Parents must attend a pre-baptism class. Call Parish Office for scheduling.

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

PARISH STAFF

PASTOR: Fr. Joe Whalen

DEACON/BAPTISM MINISTRY: Tom Quayle

DEACON/MARRIAGE MINISTRY: Joe Frederick

DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE: Cathy Sullivan

STEWARDSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR: David Bach

BOOKKEEPER/WEBSITE/SOCIAL MEDIA: Libby Huebner

OFFICE SUPERVISOR: Jill Hanson

MAINTENANCE: Barry Schuetzler

DIRECTOR OF LITURGY & MUSIC: Bill Steffl

COORDINATOR OF LITURGICAL MUSIC: Therese Jorgensen

JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH YOUTH MINISTER: Kristen Neuman

DRE/MIDDLE SCHOOL/BASKETS: Margaret Kelly

CRISIS/BEFRIENDERS/HOSP. SHUT-IN: Maggie Philbrook

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.