January 2018

pew news

Happy Birthday 1/1 Amy Ubl

1/3 Hudson Leikem

1/6 Rose Suess

1/7 Ben Schumacher, Rohan Sobania, Wesley Lodes

1/9 Al Drexler

1/11 Kenny Fischer

1/15 Brandon Hawkins

1/16 Mary Stadick

1/19 Sue Wersal

1/22 Dustin Hawkins, Tammy Stadick

1/25 Norb Wenisch

1/26 Scott Kitzberger

1/28 Roger Mohr, Justin Berg, Courtney Berg, Gene Reinhart

1/29 Mike Stadick

Happy Anniversary Keith & Audra Griebel – January 3 – 9years

Sr. Roland’s Christmas for Kids…Thanks to

those who contributed to Sr. Roland’s Christmas

for Kids. We were able to help out 7 families,

totaling 19 children this Christmas Season. It’s

so easy to lose sight of the real meaning of

Christmas, and what better way to remind

ourselves than to look at the holidays through the

eyes of a child. A BIG THANK YOU goes out

to Ruth Zender for heading up this project once

again. Sr. Roland is smiling down on us!!

Prayerfully consider…St. John’s Big Ticket Committee 2018 OR St. John’s Fall Festival Chairpersons. St. John’s expectation for its members

includes a hope that each family share time, talent and treasure

for the good of their parish community. Contact Al Drexler 276-1264.

ST. JOHN’S LIBRARY NEWS – If you have not had a chance to read the popular novel “The Shack” or watch the DVD of the film that came out just this past year, I encourage you to do so. It’s

on the top shelf. Have a great New Year. ~Ione

Many Thanks to all who ordered cookies, gave so

generously of their time, and to those providing and serving

the delicious meals for us during our 2017 St. John's Cookie

Bake. This would not be the success that is without your

support. This year we baked 4,479 dozen cookies (a few more

than last year). That's 53,748 cookies for a profit of $17,172

plus the matching grant from CUF of $1,000! Again, thank

you for supporting our fundraiser. This enables us to

continue our mission of educating our children in the

NUACS school system. ~Carol, Sherry, Lester and Linda

We have surpassed our Heat Collection goal A BIG Thank you to all who donated to St. John’s Heat

Collection. To date we have collected $7,010; budgeted

amount $5,000. A special Thanks to the anonymous

donation of $500 in memory of Linus & Doris Tauer.

St. John Memorials received: In Memory of Judy (Kloeckl) Liebl Tom & Ione Grossmann In Memory of Leonard Steffl Tom & Ione Grossmann Jerry & Carol Waibel Margie Hoffman Lee & Phyllis Brandt John & Phyllis Griebel Mike & Gayle Waibel Tom & Shirley Kuck

CCW Corner CCW Meeting, Thursday January 4

th, 7pm.

Come Warm Up and Enjoy

CCW January Lunch

First Communion and Confirmation

Enrollment Reception

January 14th after 10:30am Mass

Come Support CCW!!

This year’s First Communicant’s are…

Molly Griebel, Rielle Koopmann, Connor Mack (S.E.),

Parker Ranweiler, Joseph Stadick, and Brynn Wilfahrt

This year’s Confirmands are…

David Berg, Joey Griebel, Heidi Hoffman,

Mckenna Miling, Samantha Miller,

Shalynn Ubl, and Jenni Zender

St. John’s CCW Shepherd of the Field Rev. Keith Salisbury

202 W. Church Street St. Leo, MN 56264

Ordination: June 3, 2006 Birthdate: March 10 Be sure to remember our Shepherd of the Field daily in prayer. *Thinking of sending a card...Heartfelt words are always best!

Save the Date…

CCW will be hosting New Member

Welcome Lunch-Arcadio Gutierrez

Sunday, February 4th, immediately after 10:30am Mass.

Come join us!

Save the date… CCW

Spring Fundraiser

Sunday, March 18th

Immediately following the 10:30am Mass

Mark your calendars; this fundraiser is

the potluck style all-you-can-eat Brunch. Plan ahead to bring your family and enjoy a wide variety of delicious

foods. There will also be a bake sale and raffle.

The committee will be looking for Raffle Prize donations and Baked Goods donations. **If you are willing to donate a raffle prize, please contact Sandy Scheibel (cell) 480-980-3208.

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St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

Administrative Council Meeting

December 14, 2017

Members Present: Irene Abels, Lester Braulick, Allen

Drexler, James Drexler, Bob Haala, George Moldan,

Gerald Waibel

1. Reports:

a). No reports from NUACS, Parish Societies

b). Social Concerns reported our parish is on for

volunteers for month of Dec, positions filled

2. Finance Reports:

a). Reviewed income & expense report

b). Discussed establishment of a maintenance

fund for various possible needs

3. Old Business

a). FRH Funds- waiting on paperwork from

Mike Boyle's office to complete labeling of

funds for future use

b). Baseball Agreement – waiting also for Mike

Boyle to complete paperwork for sale of some lots to

baseball association

c). Window Blinds in South Entrance - George

Moldan is working with retail stores for ideas

and estimates

4. New Business:

a). Red Cross Bloodmobile – St John's was

approached about hosting a bloodmobile

collection at our church hall. After some

discussion of the many close proximity of other

bloodmobiles to Searles, a motion was made,

seconded and approved to decline at this time.

b). Two Stall Garage- question was asked

whether the parish would consider selling the

garage at this time with the stipulation that it be

available for parish use during picnic time.

Further discussion to come.

c). Protocol for contacting Priest when needed

for sick and dying: calls should be made to

Cathedral or St Mary's during office hours an 'on

call' number will be provided for all other times.

5. Building & Grounds

a). Storm Water - discussion continues on the

best way to reroute storm sewer water; more info

to come in future

b). Back room kitchen floor – discussion on

the poor condition of the floor in the back room

where refrigerator is located. More research will

be done on this.

6. Church Ministries:

a). Christmas Mass at St John's will be held on

Christmas Eve at 4:30 p.m.

No further business to discuss; meeting was

adjourned.

Secretary, Irene Abels

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Bar Bingo at Searles Bar & Grill

EVERY Saturday at 2pm

supporting Searles youth Softball & Baseball.

Join Us!

St. John’s Parish Council wishes to thank everyone

for their continued Support of our parish as we

continue to complete our core mission of faith,

education, maintenance, and improvements

to our facilities. Stay Connected

St. John’s Parish Office & Kitchen-359-4244 st.john@holycrossafc.org www.holycrossafc.org

Diocesan Counseling Services 1-866-670-5163 Traveling Chalice-359-4398 Prayer Intentions-359-4427

Homebound Eucharist-359-4427 Votive Candles: Large $3 Small $0.50

**Bulletin or pew news announcements~ Kathy Drexler 359-4351 **Mass Intentions $10 + all other inquires~ Linda Braulick 354-4234

The Year May Change But God Remains The Same