from the pastor s desk...2020/08/08 · saint john the baptist address: 14241 fruit farm rd st....
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Saint Joseph: We, the Church of Saint Joseph, are a Catholic, Benedictine faith community. Through our liturgy and faith formation, we build on a solid foundation as active witnesses of Christ, and we eagerly respond to the needs of the Parish and the global community.
Saint John the Baptist: We are a progressive Catholic Benedictine Community encountering Christ through the celebration of Word and Sacrament, one another, nature, and our thirst to create a just world.
CHURCH OF SAINT JOSEPH Address: 12 W. Minnesota St. St. Joseph, MN 56374 P: 320.363.7505 W: churchstjoseph.org Email: [email protected] Mass Schedule Tuesday-Friday: 9 am Saturday: 5 pm Sunday: 10:30 am
SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST Address: 14241 Fruit Farm Rd St. Joseph, MN 56374 P: 320.363.2569 W: stjohnthebaptistparish.org Mass Times Sunday: 8:30 am
WHAT’S INSIDE Weekly Schedules ........................ 02 Parish Information & Events . 03 Prayer ................................................... 04 Saint John the Baptist ............... 06 Saint Joseph ................................... 07
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16TH & 23RD | 20TH & 21ST SUNDAYS IN ORDINARY TIME
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK Once again I have fallen behind in writing to you my dear Friends in our Lord Je-sus. The staff of our two parishes have been saddened by the recent deaths in the parishes. But we also want to congratulate Josh and Kaitlyn Schmitz on their re-cent marriage. My buddy Buster is limping more and more and doesn’t want to walk very far. He gets this plaintive look on his face saying, “Not so fast and not so far”. Our COVID regulations are really burdensome for many people as we all strug-gle with less communication with neighbors and friends. But I urge people to take the regulations seriously as we are now seeing an uptick in cases nationwide. I have to congratulate Shirley and Joe Miller. She sent me a picture of their tomato patch and it is extraordinary. My patch is producing but some of the plants really look scraggly. So the winner of this years competition is Me. Sorry Shirley and Joe. (actually they win by a landslide). Just remember that 2021 is another year. Fr. Jerome Tupa, OSB, Pastor
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MASS INTENTIONS SCHEDULE SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
8:30 am Mass for our Parishes Saint John the Baptist
10:30 am Mass ††Darlene & Brent Bechtold Church of Saint Joseph
MONDAY, AUGUST 17
No Mass Today
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18
9:00 am Mass †Henry Massmann Church of Saint Joseph
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19
9:00 am Mass †Betty Eich Church of Saint Joseph
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20
10:00 am Mass †Rose Ann Taufen Church of Saint Joseph
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21
11:00 am Mass ††Martin & Ann Price & Family Church of Saint Joseph
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22
5:00 pm Mass ††Joel & Magdalene Schmidt Church of Saint Joseph
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23
8:30 am Mass for our Parishes Saint John the Baptist
10:30 am Mass for our Parishes Church of Saint Joseph
MONDAY, AUGUST 24
No Mass Today
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25
2:00 pm Funeral—Hal Roske Saint John’s Abbey
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26
9:00 am Mass †Mary Angela Price Church of Saint Joseph
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27
9:00 am Mass ††John & Sally Gorman Church of Saint Joseph
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28
9:00 am Mass †Roger Eberle Church of Saint Joseph
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29
5:00 pm Mass †Mildred Reisinger Church of Saint Joseph
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30
8:30 am Mass for our Parishes Saint John the Baptist **Includes Missionary Appeal by Bishop Kettler**
10:30 am Mass for our Parishes Church of Saint Joseph
MONDAY AUGUST 17 8:00 am | Saint Joseph Parish Quilters, Heritage Hall TUESDAY AUGUST 18 8:00 am | Saint Joseph Parish Quilters, Heritage Hall 10:00 am | Enrichment Group, Heritage Hall WEDNESDAY AUGUST 19 10:00 am | Willing Hands, Heritage Hall THURSDAY AUGUST 20 11:00 am | Rosary LIVE on Saint Joseph Facebook Page 6:00 pm | Saint Joseph Finance Council, Virtual 6:00 pm | Saint John the Baptist Parish Council, Virtual 7:00 pm| Saint John the Baptist Finance Council, Virtual 7:00 pm| Knights of Columbus 7057 Meeting, Heritage Hall MONDAY AUGUST 24 8:00 am | Saint Joseph Parish Quilters, Heritage Hall TUESDAY AUGUST 25 8:00 am | Saint Joseph Parish Quilters, Heritage Hall 10:00 am | Enrichment Group, Heritage Hall WEDNESDAY AUGUST 26 10:00 am | Willing Hands, Heritage Hall THURSDAY AUGUST 27 11:00 am | Rosary LIVE on Saint Joseph Facebook Page
UPCOMING EVENTS
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SAINT JOSEPH’S PARISH STAFF
Pastor: Fr. Jerome Tupa, OSB 320.363.7505 ext.122 [email protected]
Business Manager: Julie Ortloff, 320.492.2835 [email protected]
Faith Formation Coordinator: Tess Koltes
Kitchen Coordinator: Michelle Carlson 320.248.7784
Trustees: Dean Merdan 320.356.7131 Heidi Peternell
Parish Council Representatives: Joe Theisen 612.834.4826 Brian Posch 320.333.2036 Joyce Abeln 320.761.2275 Greg Hansen 320.492.4844 Tess Koltes 320.250.6728
Committee Chairpersons: Social Justice & Min: Carol Jansky
Parish Life: Heidi Peternell
Liturgy/Faith Form.: Tess Koltes
Finance Council: Dan Backes
Parish Staff 363-7505
Pastor Fr. Jerome Tupa, OSB Office: ext. 122 Email: [email protected]
Pastoral help Fr. Nick Kleespie, OSB
Deacon Matthew Ludick Phone: 320-428-6139 Email: [email protected]
Business Administrator Amber Walling: ext. 120 Email: [email protected]
Administrative Assistant Mary Lohaus: ext. 100 Email: [email protected]
Faith Formation Director Marian Bach: ext. 152 Email: [email protected]
Health & Wellness Marjorie Henkemeyer Phone: 363-4588 Email: [email protected]
Liturgy & Music Director David Orzechowski .ext. 123 Email: [email protected]
Facility Manager/Cemetery Andy Loso: ext. 121 Email: [email protected]
Pastoral Ministry Betty Larson, OSB: ext. 130 Email: [email protected]
Mass Time Schedule 363-7505, ext. 200
St. Joseph Catholic School Phone: 363-7505 Principal Karl Terhaar: ext. 151 Email: [email protected] Administrative Assistant Linda Heinen: ext. 150 Email: [email protected]
Pastoral Council Elaine Anderson: 320.363.7571 Deb Baron, Chair: 320-363-8772 Charlie Burg: 320-363-4114 Rich Gallus: 320-363-0565 Lori Stock: 320-241-4528
Youth Representatives Julia Reber
Finance Council Chair Gary Bechtold
Trustees DeAnne Budde 320-293-4648 Rick Baron 320-267-2370
SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST’S PARISH STAFF
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PLEASE PRAY FOR... All who are lonely, grieving or estranged, military men and women and their families, all the ill or suffering, people of the Diocese of Vijayapuram, India, all farmers, all frontline healthcare workers and workers & volunteers in foreign lands. CHURCH OF SAINT JOSEPH Duffy Barton, Terry Bowar, Laurie Christen, Dorothy Court, Laken Court, Brenda (Anderson) Dahlheimer, Audrey Elfering, Jennifer Frank, Gabby, Larry & Anita Hering, Cliff Hilsgen, Peter Hoffmann, Blake Hogenson, Ashley Holmes, Amy Klaphake, Becky Klaphake, Sandy Knudson, Anna Kostreba, Laura Kutzera-Gaarder, Phil Maus, Becky Maus-Nelson, Judy Meemken, Sue Meers, Alban Mohs, Jane Nierengarten, Nate Osbourn, Jennifer Oschwald, Jane Peterson, Marjorie Pfannenstein, Cindy Schmitz, a Special Intention, Anthony Scholz, John Steichen, Dennis Stueve, Darlene Thielman, Emmy Torborg, Bob Valek, Eileen Walz, and Bill Wasner.
SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST Julia Beckmann, Gloria Ebacher, Marlin Faber, Alvina Klocker, Sandy Knudson, Gen Ludowese, Larry Notch, Mildred Notsch, Anthony Scholz, and Charlie & Nancy Wenner To add or remove a name for the Prayer Corner, call the parish office.
IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE Please remember in your prayers those who have recently died: Dorothy Schulte, Dorothy Meyer, Harry Reischl and Ruth Donais. “Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.”
GOSPEL REFLECTION—AUGUST 16 READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 16
The theme for this weeks’ readings is faith. In the first reading, God promises mercy to those who do what is right. Even if they fall, he is merciful. In Paul’s letter we hear that God’s call to us cannot be revoked even when we sin. In the Gospel Jesus at first refuses the request of the Cannanite woman and even insults her. But her faith is strong, and Jesus gives her what she requests. This week Jesus asks us to look at the quality of our faith. Do we really believe that God is merciful, and that God cares for us? Do we really believe that God does answer our prayers? It is the gift of faith that helps us to recognize the answers as they come from God, even if it is not what we asked for. Jesus know what is best for us even when we don’t realize it. This week pray for an increase in faith. S. Betty Larson, OSB, Pastoral Ministry
SUNDAY: Is 56:1, 6-7/Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 [4]/Rom 11:13- 15, 29-32/Mt 15:21-28 MONDAY: Ez 24:15-24/Dt 32:18-19, 20, 21 [cf. 18a]/Mt 19:16-22 TUESDAY: Ez 28:1-10/Dt 32:26-27ab, 27cd-28, 30, 35cd-36ab [39c]/Mt 19:23-30 WEDNESDAY: Ez 34:1-11/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [1]/Mt 20:1-16 THURSDAY: Ez 36:23-28/Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19 [Ez 36:25]/Mt 22:1-14 FRIDAY: Ez 37:1-14/Ps 107:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [1]/Mt 22:34-40 SATURDAY: Ez 43:1-7ab/Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14 [cf. 10b]/Mt 23:1-12
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GOSPEL REFLECTION—AUGUST 23 READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 23 In the Gospel today Jesus first asks his apostles who other people think He is. Their responses include, John the Baptist, Elijah or one of the prophets. But the real question to the apostles is WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? Peter gives the response: You are the Christ the Son of the Living God.” Jesus then acknowledges the fact that His Father has revealed this to Peter. And with that affirmation, Jesus makes Peter the head of the church. Today, Jesus poses this question to you and to me:” WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM?” How would you answer that question? Certainly one answer would be God, another might be Savior, and a third, He was man. The reality of the humanity of Jesus as He walked with his disciples and as He is present daily in our lives, may cause us to relate to Him in less formal and more human ways. Who is the Jesus you pray to at times when: • You are afraid (Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane) • You are sick (Jesus the healer of the sick and crippled) • You have lost a loved one (Jesus at the tomb of Lazarus) • You find it difficult to pray (Jesus going to the
mountain to be quiet and pray) • You struggle to accept another person ( Jesus story of
the man on the road to Jericho) • You want to be forgiven (Jesus story of the Prodigal
Son) Jesus, you are the Son of God! Help us to recognize You in the events of our daily life. Give us courage to walk our daily journey with You. Amen S. Betty Larson, OSB, Pastoral Ministry
SUNDAY: Is 22:19-23/Ps 138:1-2, 2-3, 6, 8 [8bc]/Rom 11:33-36/Mt 16:13-20 MONDAY: Rv 21:9b-14/Ps 145:10-11, 12-13, 17-18 [12]/ Jn 1:45-51 TUESDAY: 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17/Ps 96:10, 11-12, 13 [13b]/Mt 23:23-26 WEDNESDAY: 2 Thes 3:6-10, 16-18/Ps 128:1-2, 4-5 [1]/ Mt 23:27-32 THURSDAY: 1 Cor 1:1-9/Ps 145:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [1]/Mt 24:42 -51 FRIDAY: 1 Cor 1:17-25/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 10-11 [5]/Mt 25:1-13 SATURDAY: 1 Cor 1:26-31/Ps 71:1-2, 3-4a, 5-6ab, 15ab and 17 [cf. 15ab]/Mk 6:17-29
PLEASE PRAY FOR... SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH DEATH ANNIVERSARIES Please hold the following parishioners whose death anniversaries take place during the weeks of August 3-August 15 in your prayers:
August 17, 1927: Joseph Gillitzer August 18, 2017: Michael Fandel August 19, 1911: Joannes Bossler August 19, 1953: Frances Zilmer August 19, 2005: Claude Dullinger August 19, 2017: Jason Ruprecht August 22, 1901: Franciscus Dullinger August 22, 1922: Marcella Sauerer
August 24, 1915: Johanna Fruth August 24, 2011: Alcuin Eich August 29, 2009: Elaine Henke “May the souls of the faithfully departed, rest in peace.”
CONGRATULATIONS
This Sunday at the 8:30 am Mass in Collegeville, Karen Schillinger will be inducted into the Third Order of St. Francis by making promises for a life-long new way of life.
Much like the Benedictine Oblates, the Franciscans have associates that are committed to daily prayer and works of mercy. On behalf of the churches of St. John the Baptist and St. Joseph we pray with her and for her. Congratulations, Karen!
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OUTDOOR MASS UPDATE Effective August 30th, if the weather is inclement on a Sunday morning, Mass will be moved inside the Parish Center with limited capacity. This Mass will continue be live-streamed and recorded. We will continue to have Masses outside as long as the weather allows. We Invite You to Return to Public Masses with Limited Capacity • We will continue to Live-Stream and Record the
Sunday 8:30 am Mass for the benefit of those who are unable to attend in person.
• The obligation to attend Mass continues to be suspended for duration of pandemic
• Each person must remain 6 feet apart from others not in the same household. – Inside chairs will be strategically spaced to maintain social distancing.
• No singing. Mass responses will continue to be recited.
• For the Collection, tables with baskets/bins will be placed at the exits for your convenience.
• For both indoor and outdoor Masses, Communicants remain at their chairs/vehicles and a minister will bring communion to them. Distribution of the Precious Blood is suspended and we are encouraged to receive communion by the hand.
THANK YOU! “On behalf of the Avon Food Shelf, I want to thank the people of Collegeville for their kindness and thoughtfulness during COVID-19. To those who helped deliver food, box food, restock shelves, and made masks for our volunteers. Many thanks to those who sent donations of money and food. To the woman who shared her stimulus check with the Food Shelf; thank you. We were overwhelmed with your generosity during this pandemic, and we appreciate your help. May God bless each and everyone of you. -The Avon Food Shelf -Bev Nathe” UPCOMING DATES Thursday, August 20th: 6:00 PM Finance Meeting, 7:00 PM Parish Council Meeting (via Zoom) Tuesday, August 25th: 2:00 PM Hal Roske Funeral at the Abbey Church Sunday, August 30th: Missionary Appeal by Bishop Kettler at 8:30 AM Mass (Outdoor) Thursday, September 17th: Confirmation at the Church of St. Joseph 7:00 PM Thursday, September 24th: JOINT Parish Council meeting at 6:00 PM
STEWARDSHIP UPDATE
There are two ways that you can support our parish financially while observing social distancing: •Mail In Contributions •Electronic Contribution Giving •Complete an enrollment form found on the parish
website or contact Julie in the parish office. 2020 MISSIONARY SPEAKER This year, St. John the Baptist parish is due to participate in our Diocesan Missionary Cooperation Plan which includes a special collection to support ministry to the missions in need. Bishop Kettler, representing the Diocese of Fairbanks, Alaska will be here at our 8:30 am Mass on August 30th to speak about the great need for aid to bring the gospel message of Christ to the native Alaskan people in the remotest regions of our country. The Diocese of Fairbanks is the only official missionary diocese in the United States. The diocese consists of 46 parishes, providing service to approximately 13,500 Catholics, in an area of 409,849 square miles. Please welcome Bishop Kettler at the 8:30 am Mass on Sunday, August 30th. Special envelopes will be distributed for donations to the Missionary Diocese of Fairbanks. KIDS CORNER If you need more yellow children’s envelopes they are on the cart as you enter the parking lot at Mass. Some wonderful good deeds submitted on recent children’s envelopes include: “I made my bed.” & “I picked berries for my Grandma.”
SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST
August 2 Adult Envelope $947.00
August 2 Plate $26.00
August 2 Children’s Envelope $4.00
August 2 Special Needs $80.00
Central MN Catholic $20.00
August 9 Adult Envelope $2,366.00
August 9 Plate $10.00
Faith Formation Tuition $100.00
August 15 Electronic Contributions $3,565.00
Donations Fiscal Year to Date $15,811.00
Budgeted Donations Fiscal YTD $15,294.00
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SAINT JOSEPH
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BURGERS KC council 7057 is excited to start up our monthly burger fundraiser at the St. Joseph Meat Market. After months of not being able to offer our famous burger baskets, we have the go ahead for the rest of the season, barring no changes in CDC guidelines. Join Us on Aug 21 & 22, Sept 18 & 19 and Oct 16 & 17. We will take every precaution to ensure the safety of our volunteers and customers. We ask all parish families to support our fundraiser, as profits stay in our parish and community. Thanks. Steve and Daniel Walz. Co-Chairs STEWARDSHIP UPDATE
There are three ways to continue giving while observing social distancing practices: •Mail contributions to the parish office •Set up electronic giving (one-time or recurring)
•To sign-up, visit the parish website or call Amber at 320.363.7505 x120
•Drop contributions in the parish office drop box STATUE RESTORATION Due to the gracious gift from an anonymous donor, we are able to clean, repair, and paint the two statues on the front of the school. Since 1926, St Joseph has held the child Jesus and the guardian angel has watched over the people of St Joseph; all the while being exposed to the elements and weathered many storms, but despite there heavy construction, they have not been able to fend off all the damage that mother nature and the occasional kick ball have caused. During the week of August 17th thru August 21st, Linda Mader and her crew will be replacing some missing features and giving them several coats of fresh paint, allowing them to watch over us for many decades to come. Thank you.
JOETOWN CHRISTMAS TREASURES SALE After much thought the decision has bee made to cancel the 2020 Joetown Christmas Sale. The good news is that we will continue to collect treasures to make the 2021 Sale the best ever. We have already in storage wonderful treasures and we have room to store many more. Please bring items to Heritage Hall or call 363-4588 to have items picked up at your home. Thanks for supporting this fun parish activity. PARISH COOKBOOK This could be a fun way to celebrate the heritage of Saint Joseph’s parish. If you have not already done so, please submit your favorite recipes. There are recipe submission forms in the entry way of the parish office, or you can email Marian ([email protected]) to have a form sent to you via email. Your submissions can be dropped off at or sent to the parish office. The deadline for submitting recipes is August 31st. Thank you! FAITH FORMATION FOR 2020-2021 Please watch for a mailing for those in grades 1-11 regarding the 2020-2021. The mailing will include a letter and format for the coming faith formation year, a registration form, and a session calendar for grades 1-11. THANK YOU! With sincere ‘THANKS’ to all who donated to the Catholic Relief Services Collection and to the Rice Bowl program in this challenging time. CRS operates on a grassroots level in over 100 countries around the world and donations like yours continue to make this possible. This is the primary outreach of the Catholic Church in the United States to assist with the global needs of our brothers and sisters in faith. You also contribute toward local hunger relief with 25% of the Rice Bowl funds being distributed through our diocese to organizations like area food shelves which are seeing increasing needs during this time. On behalf of those who benefit from your kindness and generosity, our heartfelt gratitude! 6PM MASS AT SACRED HEART CHAPEL Due to protocols set for programs at CSB/SJU, including Campus Ministry Masses, the Sunday night Masses at the College of Saint Benedict Sacred Heart Chapel will not be open to the public. This change is planned until further notice. It is the hope of CSB Campus Ministry that, by the New Year, we will be able to open Masses to all who would like to join. Stay tuned.
August 1/2 Offering $4,235.25
August 8/9 Offering $4,847.00
Online July Offering $16,945.47
Donations Fiscal Year to Date $51,098.47
Budgeted Donations Fiscal YTD $72,600.00