march 29, 2020 • the fifth sunday of lent st. theodore
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PARISH PASTOR Father Kurt Farrell…….……...507-373-0603
ADMINISTRATION Sue Miller...………….…….….507-373-0603
OFFICE Joanne Tibodeau…..…….…..507-373-0603
BOOKKEEPING Dan Bodensteiner………...….507-373-1646
FAITH FORMATION Kristy Minear - director.……...507-373-2987
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Sue Amundson…………...…..507-373-9657
SCHOOL SECRETARY Kristina Garcia……….……....507-373-9657 [email protected] KITCHEN Jolene Dillemuth……….….....507-373-1545
[email protected] MAINTENANCE Leonel Lopez Ortiz…....…....507-473-4637
ST. JAMES TRUSTEES Ed Bellrichard…………….………..383-1779 Janice Stensrude……….....….…...373-4024
ST. THEODORE TRUSTEES Linda Cruz-Lares…………..………373-1329 John Forman ………………..…….373-0498
CEMETERY: St. Theodore & St. James Steve Merfeld………….... …..507-402-4343
OUTREACH to HOMEBOUND Annie Schleck…………..…….507-373-2940
CATHOLIC CHARITIES Joye Wolf - Counselor ……....507-377-3664
www.ccwinona.org
PARISH COUNCIL Betsy Schultz - Chair Loren Lair - Vice Chair Cheryll Intihar Gina Montero Carmen Bueno Darren Schone Harold Kermes Lucy Villagomez Cindy Merfeld Jeff Jimenez
Parish Office Hours
Monday-Thursday…....8:00 am-5:00 pm Friday………..……….8:00 am -12:00 pm Office closes from 9:00-9:45 am on Wednesday so staff can attend Mass and 12:00-1:00 pm for lunch Monday -Thursday.
Office is currently not open to the public. Please contact the office by
phone or email and staff will respond when appropriate.
March 29, 2020 • The Fifth Sunday of Lent
St. Theodore Catholic Church Inviting people to actively participate in the Life of Christ!
BIENVENIDOS 315 E. Clark Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007-2456
www.sttheo.org
RADIO & TV MASSES
Sunday: 9:00 am (Broadcast on KATE 1450 AM) 9:30 am (Español) 9:00 am KAAL Channel 6 7:30 am KEYC Channel 12 9:30 am KEYC-DT, Digital Channel 12.2 or Charter Channel 16 RECONCILIATION Friday: 4:00 -5:00 pm
PRIVATE PRAYER Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Prayer Chapel open all hours (with restrictions)
PRAYER CHAIN Deanna Ille
373 - 6285 ♦ [email protected]
The first two readings today help us to better understand the Gospel narrative
according to Saint John. Both readings point out that only the Spirit of God gives life, transforming our realities to sanctify it. The death of Lazarus, a friend of Jesus, at first appears to be a story of grief and pain. However, as the sisters of Lazarus grieve for the death of their brother, the Lord comes to transform their grief into hope, and death into life. This is the third theme that accompanies the elect on their journey to initiation. It is the sign that accompanies us in our preparation for the celebration of Holy Week. The Church awaits our participation in the living water that quenches our thirst, the light that heals our blindness for the pain of our neighbor and the celebration of everlasting life. These are the signs that anticipate the celebration of the Paschal Mystery during the Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter).
Las dos primeras lecturas de hoy
nos ayudan a comprender mejor la narrativa evangélica según San Juan. Ambas lecturas señalan que sólo el Espíritu de Dios da vida, transformando nuestras realidades para santificarla. La muerte de Lázaro, amigo de Jesús, al principio parece ser una historia de dolor y dolor. Sin embargo, mientras las hermanas de Lázaro lloran por la muerte de su hermano, el Señor viene a transformar su dolor en esperanza y muerte en vida. Este es el tercer tema que acompaña a los elegidos en su camino hacia la iniciación. Es el signo que nos acompaña en nuestra preparación para la celebración de la Semana Santa. La Iglesia espera nuestra participación en el agua viva que sacia nuestra sed, la luz que sana nuestra ceguera por el dolor de nuestro prójimo y la celebración de la vida eterna. Estos son los signos que anticipan la celebración del Misterio Pascual durante el Triduo (Jueves Santo, Viernes Santo y Pascua).
Sunday Broadcast Sponsors Date Intention(s)
Apr 12
† Betty Cashin by Friends & Cashin Family † Lucy Luna by Ray Luna & Mary Larson
Additional Sponsors Needed
Apr 19 † Ruben Anderson by Judy Popp-Anderson
Apr 26 † Betty Cashin by the Cashin Family & Friends
Mass Intentions & Schedule
For now all publicly scheduled celebrations of the holy sacrifice of the Mass are
suspended until Friday, May 15, 2020
Father will celebrate private Masses daily for all Mass Intentions!
Tuesday, March 31 For All Parishioners
Wednesday, April 1 For Beto Gurgel by Family & Friends
Thursday, April 2 For Beto Gurgel by Family & Friends
Friday, April 3 † Frank & Jenny Schultz by Gerry Gilbertson
Saturday, April 4 † MaryAnn Wilder by Family
Sunday, April 5 † Jose Lopez by Family For All Parishioners
From the Desk of Father Kurt In the Gospel for this Sunday, Jesus is presented to us as the source of new life. His friend Lazarus has been dead now for four days and he is met by Lazarus’s sister Martha who confronts Jesus, with the quote, “If you would have only been here my brother would not have died.” So often we too confront Jesus with the question when someone we love passes away. Why now God? Did it have to happen now? This is especially the case when the deceased is young or someone we count on for love and support. Jesus allows the death of his friend to show the world that He has power even over death.
We are witnessing a lot of death these days from the reports that we
are hearing from the effects of the deadly Corona virus. People that
are young and old alike, people that we might know, love and count on.
I am not sure what God’s plan in this might be, but I know that He is
asking us to trust in Him. That He has power over death and will
manifest His glory in the midst of this great time of trial and pain.
As you know, we continue to have expenses at St. Theodore Catholic Church with a major portion going to the salaries of our staff, faculty at school, and school staff. We would greatly appreciate it if you would send in your contributions during these weeks, even if not attending Mass. You may also consider making electronic payments – call the office for details. Let us continue to keep each other in prayer. May God bless you.
Love in Christ Father Kurt Farrell
Daily Scripture Readings Mon: 3/30 Tues: 3/31 Wed: 4/1 Thurs: 4/2 Fri: 4/3 Sat 4/4 Sun: 4/5
DN 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 NM 21:4-9 DN 3:14-20, 91-92, 95 GN 17:3-9 JER 20:10-13 EZ 37:21-28 IS 50:4-7 PHIL 2:6-11
JN 8:1-11 JN 8:21-30 JN 8:31-42 JN 8:51-59 JN 10:31-42 JN 11:45-56 PS 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24 MT 26:14—27:66
2020 Catholic Ministry Appeal
Goal Amount Received (3/13/2020) % Goal Received
$61,725.00 $17,050.00 27.62%
Financial Statement of Activities (thru February 29, 2020)
Income General & Administrative Totals 447.25 Building & Grounds-Parish Totals …...$ Liturgy & Worship Totals ……………..$ Faith Formation Totals 05.00 Income Totals93,612.59
$ 435,395.86 $ 7,253.00 $ 7,581.90 $ 4,561.00 $ 454,791.76
Expense General & Administrative Totals023.03 Building & Grounds-Parish Totals4.32 Liturgy & Worship Totals 886.42 Faith Formation Totals 8,383.20 Expense Totals ……..………...$111,28
$ 330,420.81 $ 69,300.47 $ 25,030.53 $ 42,943.23 $ 467,695.04
Income – Expense $ (12,903.28)
Available on the front steps of
St. Theodore’s Catholic Church Palm Sunday 11am-3pm
Please share with those who can’t pick up their palms.
Please remember to keep a social distance of 6 feet!
Blessed Palms
For those who like to follow along during Mass, the
United in Christ books are available for free. They
are located in the Chapel and the chapel entrance
access area. Please take one for a friend!
Sacrificial Giving: Thank you to those who continue to send
in their sacrificial giving. It is greatly appreciated. You can submit your sacrificial giving through one of the following ways: 1. Mail 2. Electronic Giving through bank 3. Electronic Giving through Vanco AND NOW 4. https://catholicfsmn.org/parish-donations Contact the Parish office if you are interested in signing up for electronic giving at 507-373-0603 or need help with the new online option (see next page).
Liturgical Ministers Saturday
Sunday
5:15 pm 9:00 am 11:00 am
Accompanist We are now currently taping our Good Friday Service & Easter Sunday broadcast Mass prior to the scheduled days. Thank you for your patience and willingness to
serve but during this difficult time plans for Mass taping are being prearranged.
Cantor
Lectors
Altar Servers
This Week’s Activities & Reminders
All parish activities have been suspended until further notice.
St. Theodore School News
Spiritual Communion Prayer
To make a spiritual communion you can simply say the following prayer in a recollected manner:
“My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I
cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my
heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me
to be separated from You”.
Church Schedule Open for Private Prayer
Friday, 9am-5pm
Open for Confessions Friday, 4-5pm or by appointment
CLOSED Saturday-Thursday
Please follow CDC regulations of a maximum of 50 indi-viduals gathering.
Please keep social distance of 6 feet apart! These restrictions must be strictly followed to prevent violations
causing fines from the CDC!
Weekend Mass Below is a list of ways to listen to or watch weekend Mass to meet
your Sunday obligation.
Parish website: sttheo.org Weekends anytime
KATE Radio 1450 AM: Sunday, 9:00 am
KAAL Channel 6: Sunday 9:00 am
KEYC Channel 12: Sunday 7:30 am
KEYC-DT, Digital Channel 12.2 or Charter Channel 16:
Sunday 9:30 am
Palm Sunday April 5th, 2020
9:00am Radio Mass (Broadcast on KATE 1450 AM)
Holy Week Schedule Holy Thursday, April 9th, 2020
(Check our website for Daily Mass or Mass from the Diocese of Winona)
www.sttheo.org
Good Friday, April 10th, 2020 4:00pm Radio Mass
(Broadcast on KATE 1450 AM)
Holy Saturday, April 11th, 2020 (Check our website for Daily Mass or Mass from the
Diocese of Winona)
www.sttheo.org
Easter Sunday, April 12th, 2020 9:00am Radio Mass
(Broadcast on KATE 1450 AM)
School News
Registration for 2020-21 is still being accepted.
Registration forms can be downloaded from the website. www.sttheo.org!
Please call 507-373-9657 to make an appointment.
New way to donate to help support St. Theodore’s!
The Diocese of Winona-Rochester has made a donor link available to all parishes to share with their parishioners who want to be able to support their local parish without having to lock into an automatic withdrawal. Below is the link and the simple instructions on how to ensure that the donation gets to St. Theodores.
Go to: https://catholicfsmn.org/parish-donations Scroll down and check “Catholic Parishes” Scroll down a little more and select the amount you want to give Use the drop down menu under “Designation” to select: Albert Lea - St. Theodore Fill out Donor Information and Payment Details Click the “Donate” Button! All funds donated are designated to St. Theodore’s general operating expenses.
Please prayerfully consider a monetary gift to St. Theodore’s during this financially difficult time if you are able to give. Thank You
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Donald Savelkoul ● Matthew Benda Daniel Kolker Parishioners
Doug’s Painting and Sandblasting 377-1508
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Doug Evans, Owner Mary, Jason and Dan ● Parishioners
2210 E. Main St., Albert Lea Phone: 373-2461 • 1-800-204-2461
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Ron Freeman-Owner (507)-377-0818
Hair Designers Etc Skyline Plaza Phone: 373-7443
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All Type of Mechanical Work 24/7 Towing
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Parishioners Mike & Susan Kruse
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The Cleaning Experts
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Hair Designers Etc Skyline Plaza Phone: 373-7443
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