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FEBRUARY 3, 2019 • FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
The
LIGHT HOUSE
Vol. 29• No. 5 “A light on the hilltop”
5455 50th Avenue NW • Rochester, Minnesota 55901 • www.holyspiritrochester.org
The Weekly Parish Newsletter of Holy Spirit Catholic Church
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• Calendar of Events
• New Men’s Ministry
• New Marriage Ministry Page 3
• Join the Holy Spirit KCs
• Family Promise Volunteers & In-Service Training
• Catholics at the Capitol
• Parish Contacts Page 4
• In the Community Page 5
• In the Community
• Weekly Mass Schedule
• Mass Intentions Page 6
• Events at Assisi Heights
• Project Rachel
• UNITE Mass
• Snow Tubing
• Faith Formation Reminders
• Senior Ambassadors’ Events
• VIRTUS Trainings Page 7
• Winter Chill Pictures
• Free Throw Contest Winners
HIGHLIGHTS
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Sunday, February 3 7:45 am Rosary 8:15 am Mass & Sparks 8:30 am FiRE Grades 1-5 8:30 am Youth Leadership Team 10:00 am Mass & Sparks 11:15 am Baptism Prep 11:15 am Cat. of Good Shepherd 11:15 am FiRE Grades 6-9
Monday, February 4 No Parish Events Scheduled Tuesday, February 5 9:10 am Mass Wednesday, February 6 7:45 am Rosary 8:00 am Men’s Prayer Group 8:00 am Women’s Prayer Group 9:10 am Mass 10:30 am Staff Mtg—office closed
3:00 pm Mom’s in Prayer 6:15 pm FiRE Grades 1-9 7:00 pm RCIA Thursday, February 7 9:15 am Bible Study 10:15 am Mass at Homestead 6:00 pm St. Vincent de Paul Mtg. Friday, February 8 12:00 pm Mass 3:30 pm First Eucharist Learning Centers 7:00 pm RCS Junior High Dance Saturday, February 9 9:00 am First Eucharist Learning Centers 3:30 pm Reconciliation 4:30 pm Mass Sunday, February 10 7:45 am Rosary 8:15 am Mass & Sparks 8:30 am FiRE Grades 1-5 10:00 am Mass & Sparks 11:15 am Catechesis of the Good Shepherd 11:15 am FiRE Grades 6-9 6:30 pm KCs District Free Throw Contest
PARISH CALENDAR IN THE PARISH
Two New Programs to Start at Holy Spirit I am soliciting interest within our parish in regard to starting and hosting one or both of the following programs at Holy Spirit: “That Man Is You!” and “The
Choice Wine”. Both programs have been developed by an organization called "Paradisus Dei", which, translated, means "The Paradise of God". I was intro-duced to the first program at a small breakout group during the annual Dioce-san "Man of God" Conference. I have since completed the fall semester at St. Bernard's Church in Stewartville and am inviting interested men from our par-ish to join me for the second semester to help assess its benefits and solicit in-terest within our own parish. I am also looking for input from married couples interested in assessing and piloting the second program within our parish. Both programs have been very successful in transforming the lives of Catholics throughout the U.S. For additional information, expression of interest in either program, or ques-tions, please contact Rick Stevens at [email protected] or 281-3110.
Men’s Ministry: "That Man is
You!” (TMIY) "That Man is You! honestly address-es the pressures and temptations that men face in our modern culture, especially those relating to their roles as husbands and fathers. The program harmonizes current social and medical science with the teachings of the Church and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of man fully alive!" (excerpt from Paradisus Dei website) All men are invited to attend weekly sessions of TMIY at St. Bernard's Parish, in Stewartville, MN beginning Saturday, February 2 at 8:00 AM. This pro-gram is designed to help challenge us to grow in our Catholic faith as men, husbands and fathers. Register online at https://admin.paradisusdei.org/location_details/st-bernard-s-parish or contact Andy Drees at [email protected] or 952-465-9841. "As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another" (Prov. 27:17).
Marriage Ministry: "The Choice Wine” (TCW) "Integrating the latest findings from modern science with the timeless teaching of the faith and the wisdom of the saints, The Choice Wine: 7 Steps to a Super-abundant Marriage places authentic marital happiness within every couple’s reach. By opening to couples the interior life of the Holy Family at Nazareth, The Choice Wine helps couples to experience a foretaste of Paradise in their marriage and family." (excerpt from Paradisus Dei website)
Join the Holy Spirit Knights of Columbus! The Holy Spirit Knights of Columbus council #11460 is a community of more than 160 Catholic men from Holy Spirit Parish who are committed to grow in faith together through fellowship, prayer and volunteer efforts. We focus on support-ing our parish, the youth and many other ministries of Holy Spirit Parish and throughout the city of Rochester. We are also a part of the worldwide Knights of Columbus organization that was established in 1882 by Fr. Michael McGivney in New Haven, Connecticut. Should you have ques-tions or would like to join the KCs, please contact Jerome Lensing at 507-251-9101 or email at [email protected]. To find out more about joining check out: www.kofc.org/joinus.
Volunteers Needed for Family Promise Holy Spirit will be hosting Family Promise families from February 17-23 at Pax Christi Catholic Church. We are still in need of volunteer van drivers, cooks, and evening & overnight hosts. If you can help, please contact Kristin Leveque at [email protected]. Please keep FP families and volunteers in your prayers.
Family Promise Offers Volunteer In-Service Training Family Promise is trying something new; providing informational trainings throughout the year to help current volunteers and interested volunteers to bet-ter understand the people we serve. These are not mandatory and do not take the place of the required Family Promise Volunteer Training. Some topic ideas are Generational Poverty, Crisis Intervention, Family Promise Best Practices. Upcoming meeting: Date: February 18, 2019 Time: 6:30-7:30 PM Location: Peace UCC – 1503 2nd Ave NE Presenter: Melissa Brandt, Rochester Public Schools- In Transition and Foster-ing Connections Topic: Understand the Variables of Poverty
Catholics at the Capitol – Tuesday, February 19 Registration for Catholics at the Capitol closes on February 3. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to make Catholic voices count at the Capitol! You’ll hear from amazing speakers including actor Jim Caviezel, Archbishop Charles Chaput, musician Danielle Rose, and emcee Gloria Purvis. You’ll learn about issues affecting life & dignity and get to meet with your legislators. Register for Catholics at the Capitol at: https://catholicsatthecapitol.org/register/ Bussing will be provided. Contact Tom Parlin at [email protected] or 507-454-2270 ext 246. Pictured: The group from Holy Spirit who attended a few years ago.
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IN THE PARISH
Parish Contacts
Prayer Chain Kris Rossman……………507-282-5316
Bill Towey………[email protected] Pat Gallenberg…………..507-281-1656
.…………[email protected]
Church Office (507) 280-0638
Pastor Fr. Tom Loomis………………….x3004
Deacons Rev. Mr. Dick Quinn, Retired
Rev. Mr. Joe Weigel
Pastoral Associate Roxane Kadrlik Chlachula………x3002
Parish Administrator Mark Schluttner……..……………x3005
Office Manager Monica Weigel…………………...x3001
Administrative Assistant Lisa Jessen ………………..……...x3011
Finance Officer Michael Wojcik…………………..x3009
Finance Administration Joyce Campion…………………...x3009
Coordinator of Music Kristen Donovan..………………..x3007
Faith Formation (PreK–Gr. 5) Mary Ekker…..……..…………….x3003
Youth Ministry/Faith Formation
(Gr. 6–12) Mary Nowakowski……………….x3006 [email protected]
Faith Formation Assistant/
Nursery Coordinator Jacqui Lahr.....…………………...x3010
Maintenance Supervisor Rick Zillgitt……………………….x3015
Parish Office 5455 50th Avenue NW
Rochester, MN 55901
Hours……………M-F 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Phone…………….………...507-280-0638
Email…[email protected]
Website……www.holyspiritrochester.org
Emergencies Only…………507-273-6522
Website Requests Email Lisa Jessen…………………………
Bulletin Requests Email parish office by Monday 12:00 PM
Sacraments
Individual Reconciliation Saturday 3:30–4:00 pm
Baptism Preparation Families planning an infant baptism at Holy Spirit are invited to attend a Pre-
Jordan/Baptismal Prep session. Contact
the parish office for dates. Infant baptisms
are celebrated at all weekend liturgies.
Marriage Contact the parish office six months before the wedding celebration for
preparation requirements.
Anointing of the Sick Please contact the parish office to make arrangements for anointing.
Mayo Clinic offers chaplaincy service and
communion while you are in the hospital,
as well as anointing.
Hospital Visits or Homebound If you or someone you know is home-
bound, in the hospital, or in the nursing home, please call the church office and let
us know. We appreciate knowing when someone is in need of special care. When
you call, you or the individual will be
added to the spiritual care list.
Our next session is
TODAY,
February 3, at 11:15 AM,
following the
10:00 AM Mass.
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IN THE COMMUNITY
Sexual Abuse: Church and Seminary Response This program will cover the hierarchy's response to the sexual abuse crisis in the United States. Sister Katarina Schuth, a member of the John Jay College of Research at The City University of New York, will provide information on the statistical data collected from the 1950’s to the present about the sexu-al abuse crisis. She will comment on the response of parishioners to the cur-rent situation. Please join us at the Assisi Heights Spirituality Center on Feb-ruary 11, 6:30-8:00 PM.
St. James Coffee Volunteer Opportunity St. James is a place where the New Evangelization is put into practice. Through a cup of coffee and conversation, we reach out to the community on behalf of Christ and the Church. We not only make drinks for our customers but also engage them in conversation and build relationships with them. We are in need of volunteers to make drinks, engage customers and show them Christ's light. Hours are flexible and variable to your schedule. We cover a total of 79 hours a week with volunteers so if you could help with a few of those hours a month, we would be ever so grateful. If you are interested, please sign up at www.stjamescoffee/volunteer or contact [email protected].
Upcoming Events at St. James Coffee Praise and Worship—Want to begin your weekend on a joy filled note? Come for an evening of Praise and Worship at St. James Coffee on Friday, February 8 at 6:30 PM. Music provided by Pax Christi Praise and Worship Band. Hope to see you there. St. James Coffee is a Catholic coffee house whose mission is to be a place where people encounter Christ and His Church. We are located at 4156 18th Ave. NW. For other events or to volunteer: www.stjamescoffee.com.
Lourdes High School Night of Jazz The 19th Annual Night of Jazz will be held at 7:00 PM on Saturday, Febru-ary 16 in the Lourdes High School Commons. The evening will include Lourdes Hi-Lighters Jazz Band, Lourdes Center Street Singers, vocal and instrumental solos and ensembles, the Rochester Catholic Schools Junior High Jazz Band, as well as student visual artists. Night of Jazz tickets can be reserved via email at [email protected] for $20–adults, $10–non-performing students, $120 for a 5-person table, or $180 for an 8-person table. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door for $25–adults and $10 for non-performing students. Admission price includes refreshments. All pro-ceeds benefit the Lourdes High School music department.
Practicing and Teaching Forgiveness Retreat Do you have someone in your life who you need to forgive? Would you like a space of quiet and prayer to do that spiritual work? The Diocesan Office of Missionary Discipleship is offering a retreat focusing on forgiveness as a spir-itual act, why we should do it, and how. The retreat is February 15 & 16 at Alverna Center in Winona. It is open to all adults and includes Mass and private prayer. Retreat leaders are Dr. Susan Windley-Daoust and Fr. Jeff Dobbs. Please register asap by going to www.dowr.org and scroll down to event. For questions, contact Susan Windley-Daoust at [email protected].
IN THE COMMUNITY Mass Schedule Weekday..………………………………..
.……………………………Mon–No Mass .....………………………….Tues–9:10 am
……………………………..Wed–9:10 am
………….Thurs–10:15 am at Homestead
………………………………Fri–12:00 pm
Weekend..………………………………...
..……………………………..Sat–4:30 pm
...………………….Sun–8:15 & 10:00 am
Mass Intentions Saturday, February 2 4:30 pm Holy Spirit Parish Sunday, February 3
8:15 am † John Vandermus 10:00 am † Mark Schnell Tuesday, February 5 9:10 am Holy Spirit Parish Wednesday, February 6
9:10 am † Barb Meade Thursday, February 7 10:15 am Spec Int of Allen Kulzer family Friday, February 8
12:00 pm † John Anderson Saturday, February 9 4:30 pm Holy Spirit Parish Sunday, February 10
8:15 am † William Croson 10:00 am † Marcella Schrandt
Rochester Catholic Schools RCS Office……………….507-424-1817 Holy Spirit School…… …507-288-8818 Principal……………………Chris Smith
Calvary Cemetery www.calvarycemeteryrochester.org Director-Steve Flynn……507-273-0140 ……………[email protected]
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Knights of Columbus
….………………………507-251-9101 ………[email protected]
Rochester Catholic Schools Summer Care Rochester Catholic Schools is pleased to offer Summer Care beginning June 2019 for ages three to twelve years old. Join us for another fun summer of faith activities, community field trips, easy access to attend RCS Summer Camps, and a structured enrichment that will keep your child engaged and growing in mind, body, and spirit, all summer long! Registration opened Monday, January 14. Space is limited. To learn more, visit rcsmn.org/summer care.
RCS Preschool at The Nest—Now Enrolling! The Nest: Early Learning Academy at Rochester Catholic Schools is located at each of our grade schools: Holy Spirit, St. Francis, and St. Pius X. Offering preschool for children ages 3-5, The Nest has a variety of program-ming to accommodate most families’ busy schedules. We offer half-day pro-gramming 2-days per week, 3-days per week, or 5-days per week, as well as full-day programming from three to five days per week, including an all-day, everyday Prekindergarten program. Additionally, the Holy Spirit site will be offering Enrichment classes in the afternoon if your preschooler is ready for full days. Please visit rcsmn.org/thenest for a full listing of the 2019-2020 options! For any additional questions please contact our Admissions Coordinator at [email protected] or call (507) 424-1817.
Eucharistic Ministers Needed for Mayo Patients We are looking for people to commit to be Eucharis-tic Ministers once per month for about two hours each time for patients at either Saint Mary’s or Methodist Hospital Campuses. Receiving the Eucha-rist, especially when a person is ill, brings a beautiful sense of hope and comfort. For more information, contact Fr. Evans, Mayo Clinic Chaplain Services, at 255-5780 or [email protected]. Thank you.
Beginning Experience—For Widowed, Divorced or Separated Coping with Life Alone weekly meetings begin Tuesday, February 12 and run until April 16. Meetings are from 6:30-8:30 PM at Bethel Lutheran Church, 810 3rd Ave SE, Rochester. They are offered by Beginning Experi-ence of Rochester. For more information call 507-261-8248 or email [email protected] to start an amazing healing process for yourself or to en-courage someone you love to step beyond grief and pain.
Join the Rochester Pax Christi USA Peace Group Pax Christi USA (Rochester) invites you to attend the monthly meetings. They are held from 6:30-8:00 PM each third Tuesday of the month at Assisi Heights. This group is not affiliated with Pax Christi Catholic Church in Rochester. They are a Catholic peace and justice movement grounded in the Gospel and Catholic social teaching and have been around since the mid 1980s. For additional information contact Ed Rowley at 507-287-0153.
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IN THE PARISH
UNITE Mass on Saturday, February 9 The February UNITE Mass will be held at the Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist from 4:30-8:00 PM. Our guest speaker this month is Steven Joubert who is a presenter/musician from Alive In You. Please RSVP at www.uniterochestermn.org.
Friends and Family Snow Tubing Join us on Sunday, February 17 from 3:00-5:00 PM at Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch. Cost is $10. Youth in grade 5 and younger need to attend with a parent. Youth in grade 6 & up should have an adult with groups of 2 or more. To register for theUNITE Mass or tubing, go to www.uniterochestermn.org. Unite Ministries is a collaborative effort of youth ministry coordinators from the greater Rochester area.
Faith Formation Reminders • The Wednesday night Grade 6-9 classes will meet February 6, 13 &
20. No classes February 27.
• The Sunday Grade 6-9 classes will meet February 3 & 10. No classes Jan-uary 20, February 17 or 24.
• Save the Date: The proceeds from the Pancake Breakfast on February 24 will benefit youth trips and conferences. Please plan to help with the breakfast. Contact Mary N. to sign up to help.
Senior Ambassadors’ Upcoming Events
• Sunday, February 3, 9:45 AM—Breakfast at Canadian Honker
• Sunday, February 10, 9:45 AM—Breakfast at Charlie’s Eatery & Pub
• Thursday, February 14, 2:00 PM—Valentine’s Day Tea Party at Assisi Heights. Registration is required by February 12. Call 280-2195. Full details can be found on the calendar on the Holy Spirit website.
• Sunday, February 17, 9:45 AM—Breakfast at HyVee, West Circle Dr.
• Sunday, February 24, 9:15 AM—Pancake Breakfast at Holy Spirit See the parish website for more Senior Ambassador events and details for each event.
Upcoming VIRTUS Training If you plan on volunteering or working in any capacity in Rochester Area Churches or Schools, VIRTUS training is required. The VIRTUS Protect-ing God’s Children awareness program is a 2-hour session for all adults to help our Churches and Schools provide a child-safe environment and empower caring adults to protect children by recognizing the warning signs of sexual abuse and to respond appropriately. Please pre-register online at www.virtusonline.org. The next VIRTUS Training will be held on Thursday, February 28, 7:00
PM at St. Francis of Assisi Church.
Upcoming Events at Assisi
Heights To register for any of the following events, call 507-529-3524 or go to: RochesterFranciscan.org/events.
• February 4, 9:30-11:00 AM—Broadway Show Tunes Meet St. Francis. $20 if preregistered by January 28.
• February 6, 5:15-5:45 PM—Meditation: Embracing Compas-
sion. No registration required.
• February 11, 6:30-8:00 PM—Sexual Abuse: Church and Semi-nary Response.
• February 12 & 19, 6:30-8:00 PM—Living Spiritual Lives. $20 if preregistered. $25 at the door.
• February 13, 5:15-5:45 PM—Meditation: Embracing Compas-
sion. No registration required.
• February 14, 2:00-3:30 PM—Valentine’s Day Tea Party. $15 if preregistered. $20 at the door.
Project Rachel, Peace Starts
Here A pregnancy and subsequent abortion may be far behind you but the memo-ries can be painful, leaving you feel-ing emotionally and spiritually distressed. Project Rachel can help you to heal. Call the Catholic Chari-ties hotline at 800-222-5859 to get connected to a counselor or visit us at www.ccsomn.org.
IN THE COMMUNITY
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IN THE PARISH
Winter Chill 2019 Last Saturday, over 100 middle schoolers gathered for our annual Winter Chill Rochester area-wide event at Pax Christi. This year’s theme was SEEK. We talked about seeking the Kingdom of God through growing our relationship with Him in prayer, service to others, and building community. For service we made fleece blankets for the Ronald McDonald House and Project Linus and made soup in bags with notes of encouragement to be distributed with prayer shawls to people in need of prayer and support. For prayer we had an awesome speaker then talked about ways to pray in small groups and in the Living Rosary station. We spent time praising the Lord with music and prayer during Adoration. Then we headed over to the Youth Center for dancing and racing through the inflatable obstacle course, playing large scale twister, a bounce house and slide and even jousting. There was also video games, board games and foosball.
Knights of Columbus Free Throw Challenge The free throw challenge was Sunday, January 27 led by KC members Steve Wasz and Jerome Lensing. All four youth participants will go on to the next round on Sunday, February 10 at 6:30 PM at Holy Spirit. The four participants were Johnathan Scully, David Scully, John Shannon, and Drew Schindler.
