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Saint John Paul II Area Faith Community Bulletin
Pastor: Associate: Associate:
Rev. Anthony Stubeda Rev. Paul Schumacher Rev. Cornelius Ezeiloaku
Fourth Sunday of Advent December 20, 2015
Church of the Holy Family 700 Main Street West Silver Lake, MN 55381
320 • 327 • 2356 www.holyfamilysilverlake.org
Church of the Holy Trinity 110 Winsted Avenue West, PO Box 9
Winsted, MN 55395 320 • 485 • 2182
www.winstedholytrinity.org
Church of St. Pius X 1014 Knight Avenue North
Glencoe, MN 55336 320 • 864 • 5162
www.stpiusxglencoe.org
“And this will be a sign for you: You will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes
and lying in a manger.”
Fr. Tony, Fr. Paul, Fr. Cornelius and the staffs of the parishes of
The St. John Paul II Area Faith Community wish you and your family the blessings of the Christ Child in your Christmas celebrations.
St. John Paul II Area Faith Community Directory Pa
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Pastor Rev. Anthony Stubeda [email protected]
320-979-7248 Associate Pastors
Rev. Paul Schumacher [email protected] 320-297-0309
Rev. Cornelius Ezeiloaku [email protected] 320-224-3385
Baptisms Call parish office for class time and Baptism schedule
Marriages Please talk to a priest before setting a date
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Liturgist and Director of Music [email protected]
320-864-5162
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Parish Office: 320-327-2356 Business Administrator
Shirley Nowak [email protected] Director of Religious Education
Lori Penas [email protected] Homebound Ministries/Pastoral Care
Celia Knoll [email protected]
Mass Times Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m. Sunday: 8:00 p.m.
Reconciliation Saturday: noon
Adoration: Tuesday 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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Parish Office: 320-485-2182 Business Administrator 320-485-5651
Nancy Neumann [email protected] Development/Marketing 320-485-5652
Andrew Meuleners [email protected] Dean of Students 320-485-5650
Wesley Kapping [email protected] Dean of Faculty/Elementary Principal 320-485-5630
Cathy Millerbernd [email protected] Director of Religious Education 320-485-5633
Lori Penas [email protected] Deacon Michael Thoennes
[email protected] 952-465-8293
Mass Times Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:30 a.m.
Reconciliation Saturday: 4:00 p.m.
Adoration: Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Parish Office: 320-864-5162 Business Administrator
Shirley Nowak [email protected] School Office: 320-864-3214
School Principal Cathy Millerbernd [email protected]
Coordinator of Religious Education Mark Simons [email protected]
Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry Elvia Peña [email protected]
Mass Times Saturday: 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. English 11:30 a.m. Spanish
Reconciliation Saturday: noon
Adoration: First Friday 8:50 a.m. – Noon
Area Faith Community Week at a Glance Monday
December 21, 2015 Tuesday
December 22, 2015 Wednesday
December 23, 2015 5:00 p.m. bulletin announcements due for January 3, 2016 bulletin
Thursday December 24, 2015
4:00 p.m. Christmas Mass at all 3 parishes 6:00 p.m. Christmas Mass at Holy Trinity
6:00 p.m. Christmas Mass in Spanish at St. Pius X 12:00 a.m. Mass for Christmas at Holy Family and Holy Trinity
Friday December 25, 2015
8:00 a.m. Christmas Mass at Holy Family 10:00 a.m. Christmas Mass at Holy Trinity
10:00 a.m. Mass at St. Pius X Saturday
December 26, 2015 No Reconciliation
Sunday December 27, 2015
Fourth Sunday of Advent Novena for the Jubilee of Families begins
Financial Stewardship: December 12 & 13, 2015 CHURCH OF THE HOLY FAMILY: Adult: $4,392.00; Student: $10.00; Loose Plate: $1,054.00; IMMACULATE CONCEPTION: Adult: $367.00; Student: $2.00; Loose Plate: $70.00; Thanksgiving: $110.00; DUF: $60.00; Christmas: $825.00; Fuel: $65.00; CCHD: $5.00; Religious Retirement: $85.00. CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY: Adult: $11,093.00; Student: $19.00; Loose Plate: $732.50; Budget: Total Contributed YTD: $169,447.70 Total Budgeted YTD: $183,692.40; Under Budget: $14,244.70. CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X: Adult: $4,300.00; Student: $48.40; Loose Plate: $94.51; IMMACULATE CONCEPTION: Adult: $767.00; Student: $6.75; Loose Plate: $177.16; Fuel: $45.00; DUF: $20.00; Mary Mother of God: $2.00; Thanksgiving: $30.00; Pius Connections to the Future: $40.00; All Saints: $5.00; Religious Retirement: $90.00; Spanish: $442.27.
Scripture Readings Monday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Lk 1:39-45 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; Lk 1:46-56 Wednesday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Lk 1:57-66 Thursday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Lk 1:67-79 Friday: Is 9:1-6; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Saturday: Is 9:1-6; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14; Col 3:12-21; 1 Jn 3: 1-2, 21-24
New Parishioners
If you would like to register as a parishioner of one of our Area Faith Community Churches, please call the appropriate parish office: Church of the Holy Family: 320-327-2356 Church of the Holy Trinity: 320-485-5651 Church of St. Pius X: 320-864-5162
Priest Meetings/Vacations
Church of the Holy Family
WEEK AT A GLANCE Monday
December 21, 2015 St. Peter Canisius, Priest and Doctor of the Church
No Mass Tuesday
December 22, 2015 8:00 a.m. Mass (+Francis & Ethel Fiala) 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 6:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation
Wednesday December 23, 2015
St. John of Kanty, Priest 8:00 a.m. Mass (+Merlyn Wanous) 9:40 a.m. Cokato Manor Rosary 10:00 a.m. Cokato Manor Mass (+Chester & Luella Kaczmarek) 5:00 p.m. bulletin announcements due for January 3, 2016 bulletin No Religious Education 6:00 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal
Thursday December 24, 2015
10:10 a.m. Cedar Crest Rosary, Word and Communion Service Parish offices close at noon 4:00 p.m. Mass (+Melvin & Irene Cantin, +Frank & Emma Penas) 12:00 a.m. Midnight Mass (+Ramona Wosmek)
Friday December 25, 2015
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) 8:00 a.m. Mass (+Martin Paumen, +Jerome & Anne Paumen) Parish offices closed
Saturday December 26, 2015
St. Stephen, The First Martyr No Sacrament of Reconciliation 4:00 p.m. Mass (+Louis Nowak Jr.)
Sunday December 27, 2015
THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH 8:00 a.m. Mass (+Marietta Nowak, +Mike, Chris & Larry Nowak) 8:00 p.m. Area Faith Community Mass (+David Mickolichek)
BOBBI’S OFFICE HOURS AT HOLY FAMILY Monday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Celia & Lori are available to assist as schedules allow.
PRAYER NETWORK: Please pray for… Ray & Rose Posusta, Marie Pilarski Butler, Glenn
Pilarski, Tara Rose, Colleen Carlson, Dan Entinger, Brian Raden, Larry Pavlish, George Lhotka, Laurie Mickolichek, Ben Lewandowski, Sheila O., John Lhotka, Joan Wimmer, Gale Posusta, Dolores Schultz, MJ, Lyla Knuth, Chris
Salden, Therese Hlavka and 9 special intentions.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: There will be no Religious Education classes on Wednesday, December 23 or Wednesday, December 30. We will resume our regular class schedule on Wednesday, January 6, 2016. In lieu of Catechist/Parent Conferences this year our Catechists will be preparing mid-year Student Progress Reports over Christmas break. The reports will be made available to parents in January. Confirmation Candidate/Parent Meeting #4 will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Church lower level. On behalf of the Religious Education staff and volunteers, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and a blessed and joyous New Year
HOMEBOUND: If you or someone you know will be homebound at home or in a care facility for any period of time, please contact Celia Knoll so arrangements can be made for a visit. 327-2356.
TRAVELING CHALICE OPPORTUNITY: We are looking for families to participate in the Traveling Chalice Prayer for Vocations program of our parish. You would take the travelling chalice into your home for a week on a scheduled basis. There is a chalice and a booklet where you and your family will find specific prayers for each day and you may add your own prayers for vocations. You and your family may be enriched as you offer to this special ministry. Please contact Celia Knoll at the parish office 327-2356.
ROSARY LEADERS: We are in need of Rosary Leaders before the 4:00 p.m. Mass on the 2nd Saturday of the month, and the 8:00 a.m. Mass the 2nd Sunday of the month. Please contact Celia Knoll at the parish office 327-2356 if you are interested in this ministry.
THIS WEEK THE TRAVELING CHALICE will be at the home of
Doug Shamla Next week ~ December 27, 2015
Jackie Konerza Please remember to return the chalice Saturday afternoon
Church of the Holy Trinity
WEEK AT A GLANCE Monday
December 21, 2015 St. Peter Canisius, Priest and Doctor of the Church
No Mass Tuesday
December 22, 2015 8:15 a.m. School Mass (+Joanne Krueger) 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration 10:00 a.m. Mass at St. Mary’s Care Center Noon Holy Trinity High School Christmas Banquet 5:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 6:00 p.m. Mass (+Gene Fasching) 7:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus meeting
Wednesday December 23, 2015
St. John of Kanty, Priest 8:15 a.m. Mass (+Leo & Bernice Strauss) 5:00 p.m. bulletin announcements due for January 3, 2016 bulletin No Religious Education
Thursday December 24, 2015
Parish and School offices closed 4:00 p.m. Mass (+Christopher, Clarence & Magdalen Bebo) 6:00 p.m. Mass (+Kathy Klitzke) 12:00 a.m. Midnight Mass (+Floyd & Florence Rasset & Frank & Mary Bayerl)
Friday December 25, 2015
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Parish and School offices closed 10:00 a.m. Mass (+Alvina Fiecke)
Saturday December 26, 2015
St. Stephen, The First Martyr No Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. Mass (+Bernadine Paulson)
Sunday December 27, 2015
THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH 9:30 a.m. Mass (In Honor of the Holy Family Society) Catholic Order of Foresters Christmas Party in the Social Hall
Please, do not schedule any events before checking with Nancy in the parish office. Thank you!
PRAYER NETWORK: To activate the Holy Trinity Prayer Network or to become a member you may call either Mary Mahon at 320-485-2257 or JoAnn Fasching at 320-485-3773.
HOMEBOUND MINISTRY: If you are going to be homebound for any period of time or know someone who is, please call the Parish Office so we can make arrangements for someone to bring them communion.
THE HOLY TRINITY CHOIR will be singing at 11:30 p.m. prior to the Midnight Christmas Mass. Come early, away from all the hustle and bustle and enjoy the songs of Christmas.
AN ANONYMOUS PERSON OF HOLY TRINITY PARISH has generously donated $13,500 to go towards the new boiler and the handicap ramp. May God bless them!
THE CATHOLIC ORDER OF FORESTERS Potluck Christmas Party will be in the Church Social Hall on Sunday, December 27, following the 9:30 a.m. Mass. Come and enjoy!
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: There will be no Religious Education classes on Wednesday, December 23 or Wednesday, December 30. We will resume our regular class schedule on Wednesday, January 6, 2016. In lieu of Catechist/Parent Conferences: This year our Catechists will be preparing mid-year Student Progress Reports over Christmas break. The reports will be made available to parents in January. Confirmation Candidate/Parent Meeting #4 will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 7:00pm at Holy Family in the Church lower level. On behalf of the Religious Education staff and volunteers, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and a blessed and joyous New Year!
RAFFLE CALENDARS will be sold until Tuesday, January 5. Anyone that still has outstanding calendars and money should be sure to turn all in by Christmas if possible, but at the very latest January. Thanks to all those who have bought and sold calendars.
VOTIVE LIGHTS: In loving memory of Clarence & Gertrude Ogitziak; In loving memory of Kenneth J. Zimmermann; Very Special Intentions; Loving memory of Paul & Sally Millerbernd; Loving memory of Linus, Magdalen, Reggie, Katie & Cliff Hertzog; Loving memory of Brian Baldwin, life will never be the same; Loving memory of Leonard, Gary & Bob Rozeske; Heimerl and Schmitt families; In memory of Eugene Fiecke, improved health for Larry & Kim Pogue & Janet Grimm; Loving memory of Terry Scherping; Loving memory of Willard Quast; In memory of Fred Speiser & Viola Bebo; In memory of Homer & Mary Bebo; Loving memory of Donald & Myrtle Schlagel & Beverly Schlagel; Bryan, Eleanore, Mary Ann, Larry & Dianne Cafferty; Ken Kritzeck; Brad Swedberg; Special Intentions; For my friend Joyce. If you would like a votive light burnt for a loved one or a special intention please put $5.00 in an envelope marked with your intention and drop it in the collection or at the Parish Office.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Adoration is held every Tuesday, starting at 9:00 a.m. with closing at 6:00 p.m. Jesus wants your love, His arms are opened wide. Come spend some time with Jesus to adore our Savior. If you would like to be a regular weekly Tuesday adorer or a sub, please call Wanda at 320-485-2138. Hours in need: 2:00 -3:00 p.m. and 3:00 -4:00 p.m.
Christmas 2015 We thank the following individuals and families who donated flowers:
Teresa L. Kuester in memory of Joan, Lorrie, Aloysius and Barbara Eischen; in memory of Ewald and Dora Kuester
Tom and Helga Schmidt in memory of Dorothea Ardolf, Leo and Cecelia Schmidt, Peter Schmidt
Joyce M. Schmidt in memory of John J. Schmidt
Terry and Pat Mraz for Art and Lillian Mraz, Jerry and Katy Farenbaugh
Leona Donnay in memory of Cyril and Bruce C. Donnay, Brian, Brandy and John Pinske, Spencer Oltmann and Allison Williams
Tim and Marlys Pinske in memory of Robert and Janet Pinske
Shari Templin in memory of Donny and Nicholas Templin, family and friends
Erven and Lucille Lorence in memory of Bob Lorence
Patrick Ogle in memory of Gloris Ogle Bass family in memory of Rita Schmitz, Carleen Augustyn, James Eckberg,
Del Knuth, Chuck Peterson, Joey Chmielewski
Joanne Jacques in memory of Kenneth, Cameron, Alfred and Lillian Jacques, Zachery Eiden, Dennis and Verna Bennett
Lois Stuedemann and Madonna Stuedemann in memory of deceased members of the Harens and Stuedemann families
Rev. Anthony J. Stubeda in memory of Pauline Stubeda
James and Michele Eiden in memory of Benjamin Eiden
Laurina Zajicek in memory of Joseph Zajicek and Hiney Zajicek
Farrell Family in memory of Troy Farrell
Lillian Lentsch and family in memory of Omer, Eileen and Michael Lentsch
MaryAnn Thalmann in memory of Donald and Bernice Hutter, Arnold and Mildred Thalmann
Marcella Matousek in memory of Francis Rozeski, Harold, Theodore and Agnes Matousek, Theodore and Anna Kostecka
Betty Schroeder in memory of living and deceased Henry Schroeder family
Kenneth and Gladys Donnay in memory of deceased members of Donnay, Kostecka, Harpel, Urban families
Darlene and Steve Eischens in memory of Ruby, John, Moe, Clarence
James and Mike Murray in memory of Claire Murray
Dale Popelka family in memory of Ted and Geraldine Popelka and Kenneth Jacques
Albin and Teddy Klobe in memory of the Klobe and Beste families Bratsch family in memory of Lyle and Betty Hillesheim
Margaret Traver in memory of the Traver family and Tillman family Shirley Nowak in memory of Bernice Nowak, Anna Kostecka, John and Mary Nowak
Church of St. Pius X
WEEK AT A GLANCE Monday
December 21, 2015 St. Peter Canisius, Priest and Doctor of the Church
11:00 a.m. Funeral for Raymond Jilek No Sacrament of Reconciliation
Tuesday December 22, 2015
8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer 8:20 a.m. School Mass (+Rosie Remer, +John Remer)
Wednesday December 23, 2015
St. John of Kanty, Priest 8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer 8:20 a.m. Mass (+Claire Murray) 9:15 a.m. Server Practice for Christmas Eve 4:00 p.m. Mass Noon Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. bulletin announcements due for January 3, 2016 bulletin 6:30 p.m. Christmas Choir rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Posadas in school cafeteria No Religious Education Christmas break
Thursday December 24, 2015
Parish Offices close at noon 4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Procession and Mass (+Harold Matousek) 6:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish (For the Parish)
Friday December 25, 2015
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) 10:00 a.m. Mass (+Omer Lentsch) School/Parish Offices closed
Saturday December 26, 2015
St. Stephen, The First Martyr Happy Birthday Patrick Maresh! No Sacrament of Reconciliation 6:00 p.m. Mass (+Arthur & Ann Stuedemann)
Sunday December 27, 2015
THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH 10:00 a.m. Mass (+Ray Jilek) 11:30 a.m. Mass in Spanish (For the Parish) and Baptisms No Hispanic Religious Education
CHRISTMAS EVE CHOIR PRACTICE: We are gathering a choir to sing for Christmas Eve Mass at 4:00 p.m. We invite all people from the 7th grade up to join us as we prepare to celebrate the coming of the Lord. The Christmas The final choir practice will be on Wednesday, December 23, at 6:30 p.m. For more information please contact Sue Mielke.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVER REHEARSAL: Servers for Christmas Eve’s 4:00 p.m. Mass will have rehearsal at 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday morning.
CHRISTMAS EVE PROCESSION FAMILIES: We ask that those who signed up to help with the Christmas Eve 4:00 p.m. Mass procession arrive at church by 3:30 p.m. to receive instructions.
MAY GOD GRANT THEM COMFORT AND CONSOLATION: Our parish community extends its sympathy to the family and friends of Raymond Jilek who died last week May God grant him eternal life and grant his family consolation and peace. Ray’s wake will be today, Sunday, December 20, from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Johnson McBride Funeral Home. There will be a rosary led by the Knights of Columbus at 2:00 p.m. and parish prayers at 5:30 p.m. Ray’s funeral will be on Monday, December 21, at 11:00 a.m.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONNECTION: For those of us who have been struggling mightily through the mildness of the past few months with mouses in our houses, (or old trucks that cannot, so to speak, find any room in the ‘ol Inn), the romance of the story of how “Silent Night” came into the world is, perhaps, lost. Whether those darn rodents are destroying organ bellows or vintage bench seats in forty-three year old pickups, cute and adorable as they may be, (the mice, not the trucks ), the havoc they wreak is frustrating to no end. AUGH!!! It really puts something into perspective, though, doesn’t it? Think for a moment…if ‘ol Fr. Joseph Mohr had been the impetuous yours truly, and not the pastor whose saintly patience and trust in the Almighty would lead him to the very peacefulness that He had intended for mankind all along, would the wise priest have captured that serenity and glory with such humble, poetic words for his friend, Franz Gruber, to so beautifully ease into motion, creating a musical portrait so vivid, so real, that generations have been able to close their eyes to its magical strains and be escorted on the very wings of angels back to the most memorable night the world has ever known? So, if you happen to find any “creature’s stirring” this Christmas season, call a holiday truce, hide the traps, go and shake the little devil’s paws, sit down over a hunk of your best cheese, maybe hammer out a Truck Treaty, and thank ‘em for their ancestor’s fine taste in church organs. And from all of us in the ‘ol St. Pius X RE Program, may your Christmas be both calm and bright, and steeped with that ‘ol heavenly peace!
REMINDER: NO CLASS DECEMBER 23 & 30
MINNESOTA NICE CARE PACKAGE FOR SOLDIERS: In addition to our participation in the McLeod County Christmas giving program, we are also offering you an opportunity to remember men and women serving in the armed services on our behalf. The Minnesota Nice program is being organized by Linda Krueger of Glencoe. There is a box in the gathering area for your donations. Please see the program explanation and suggested list of needs on the bulletin board in the gathering area if you wish to participate.
THE GLENCOE AMERICAN LEGION POST 95 will be busing tables for tips at Un-Hinged Pizza on Monday, December 21 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.. Come and enjoy a meal out! Glencoe Legion post 95 thanks you for your support!
Area Faith Community Schools News
Holy Trinity School News Mon. Dec. 21 7:00pm – Gr. 6-12 Christmas Concert Tues. Dec. 22 8:15am – Mass, planned by Student Council Noon – HS Christmas Banquet 6/7:30pm-GB @ Loyola Wed. Dec. 23 - Friday, Jan. 1 No School, Christmas Vacation Mon. Jan. 4 School Resumes
PAPER DRIVES: Please continue to save your paper and cardboard. The next paper drive will be in February.
Upcoming Events December 21 7:00 p.m. Grades 5-12 Band and 6-12 Choir Concert December 22 8:15 a.m. Mass - Student Council planners 9:00 a.m. HT Geography Bee in the gym
Wednesday, December 23- Sunday, January 3, 2016 NO SCHOOL - Christmas break
January 4, 2016 School resumes January 5 Fr. Cornelius to visit grades Kindergarten, 1, 5 and 6. 7:00 p.m. HT E and C meeting January 6 3:00-4:00 p.m. Jr. Choir rehearsal in church January 7 8:15 a.m. Mass - Grade 5 planners January 8 Fr. Cornelius to visit grades 9 and 11 January 13 3:00-4:00 p.m. Jr. Choir rehearsal in church January 14 8:15 a.m. Mass - Grade 8 planners Fr. Cornelius to visit grades 2, 3 and 4 January 15 2nd Quarter ends Catholic United Financial Raffle begins January 16 5:00 p.m. Mass - Jr. Choir leads music Monday, January 18- NO SCHOOL- Teachers’ Workshop
St. Pius X School News Upcoming Events
December 21 1:00 p.m. Long Term Care Center visit December 22 8:20- a.m. Mass - teacher planners
Wednesday, December 23 - Sunday, January 3, 2016 NO SCHOOL Christmas break
January 4, 2016 School resumes January 7 3:00-4:00 p.m. - Jr. Choir rehearsal in church 6:30 p.m. HandS Advisory Committee in the parish library January 8 8:20 a.m. Mass - Grades 5/6 planners January 13 12:10 p.m. Kindergarten Lunch Invite January 14 Non-uniform dress day 3:00-4:00 p.m. - Jr. Choir rehearsal in church January 15 8:20 a.m. Mass - teacher planners January 18 NO SCHOOL - M L K Jr. Holiday
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK DINNER / BINGO: Catholic United Financial and the HANDS Committee are looking for bingo prize donations for the annual Ham/Turkey dinner during Catholic Schools Week. We usually have a great turn out for this event but need your help. Bingo prize donations should be new items with a $2.00 value or higher. Because there are generally lots of kids; candy, pops and small games are always a big hit. There will be a box in the gathering space to drop your donations. Thanks in advance for your support. Please call Beth Petersen 952-201-1978 with any questions.
ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC SCHOOL AND HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL are fortunate to once again be selected to participate in the 2016 Catholic United Financial Catholic Schools Raffle. The raffle is an annual fundraiser sponsored by Catholic United Financial whose purpose is to raise money for Catholic schools in Minnesota, South Dakota and North Dakota. Catholic United underwrites all the expenses of the Raffle, so the participating schools can keep every dime raised from the sale of the $5 raffle tickets. This year’s prize list is quite impressive:
2016- Jeep Compass or $20,000 cash $5000 Dream Vacation Sports game day tickets
Mall of America Family Getaways Black Hills Weekender Package
Apple I-pad Pros Camping Gear Package Go Pro Camera Package
Family Game Night Package $100 Visa Gift Cards
School families will be selling raffle tickets January 15-February 28, 2016. Please plan now to purchase a few raffle tickets from any Holy Trinity or St. Pius X Catholic School student and families. Raffle tickets will also be sold after all parish Masses and at the school offices.
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy 2016! From all of us at Holy Trinity and
St. Pius X Catholic Schools!
Area Faith Community News
EXTRA SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION TIMES THIS WEEK: Monday, December 21: No noon Reconciliation at St. Pius X due to funeral
Tuesday, December 22: 5:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Tuesday, December 22: 6:00 p.m. at Holy Family Wednesday, December 23: Noon at St. Pius X
The noon Reconciliation time at St. Pius X is our last opportunity for Reconciliation before Christmas. Please plan accordingly.
NO RECONCILIATION ON SATURDAY: To allow our priests some time with their family and friends, there will be no Reconciliation on Saturday, December 26. We will return to our regular schedule of Reconciliation on January 2.
THE CELEBRATION OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD. The St. John Paul II Area Faith Community:
Christmas Eve, December 24 4:00 p.m. at all three parishes 6:00 p.m. at the Church of the Holy Trinity 6:00 p.m. in Spanish at the Church of St. Pius X Midnight at the Church of the Holy Family and the Church of the Holy Trinity
Christmas Day, December 25 8:00 a.m. at the Church of the Holy Family 10:00 a.m. at the Church of the Holy Trinity 10:00 a.m. at the Church of St. Pius X
Join us in celebrating the birth of the Lord. Keep this schedule in mind as you make your plans.
JUBILEE OF FAMILIES: During the Year of Mercy, Pope Francis has called for a Jubilee of Families, which pays special attention to families within the context of the Year of Mercy. He has asked that families participate in the Year of Mercy by making a pilgrimage to a Holy Door and preparing for this pilgrimage spiritually in some way. In the Diocese of New Ulm, the Jubilee of Families will be celebrated on January 3 and will include Holy Mass with Bishop LeVoir at 10:00 AM at Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, along with a short program and reception afterwards.
NOVENA IN PREPARATION FOR THE JUBILEE OF FAMILIES: A novena will be prayed by families all across the Diocese of New Ulm starting on December 26 and ending on January 3. Although a pilgrimage to the Holy Doors at the Cathedral is suggested, if your family is not able to make the pilgrimage, families are still strongly encouraged to pray the novena provided in this week’s bulletin. The daily reflections and family activities are available on the Diocese of New Ulm’s webpage at www.dnu.org/jubilee-of-families.
PRINTED COPIES OF FR. CORNELIUS’ HOMILIES: For the last 13 months we have been putting printed copies of Fr. Cornelius’ homilies in the pews. Starting next Sunday there will be copies of his homilies available in the back of church for those of you who would still like to have a written copy. We will no longer be putting printed homilies in the pews. If you would like a copy of the homily, make sure to pick it up on your way into church.
RIVERBEND TEC RETREAT IN JANUARY: The next Riverbend TEC retreat weekend is scheduled for January 16-18, 2016 at Holy Trinity Church in Winsted. Registration forms are available by contacting Riverbend TEC at 507-829-2412. Application forms can also be downloaded from www.riverbendtec.org. There is a great 5 minute informational video available on this Web site.
DIOCESE OF NEW ULM CATHOLIC CHARITIES SERVICES: Catholic Charites offers individual and family counseling services in locations around the diocese. They also work with people interested in adoption. To make an appointment or learn more about Catholic Charities’ services call 1-866-670-5163.
FUDGE SALE: Gerald Kucera is once again selling Walnut Grove Mercantile Fudge. One-half pound box/$5.00. All proceeds go to the San Lucas Toliman Mission. Please contact Gerald at 320-327-2441.
MERRY CHRISTMAS: Free Christmas Dinner, Glencoe Unhinged Pizza, Serving from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 25. Everyone is invited, young, old, families, individuals, anyone who can’t be with family or who just wants to share the love of Christmas. ALL ARE WELCOME – Believe in the Magic! Free will donations accepted with proceeds going to the McLeod Emergency Food Shelf. Please call Jason at 320-864-4010 with any questions.
RELIGIOUS GIVE THANKS: “We cannot begin to repay all who contribute,” writes a Catholic sister. “So we pray to God, who is never outdone in generosity, to reward you.” Heartfelt thanks for your donation to last week’s collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious. May God bless you for your goodness!
EVANGELIZATION CORNER: Waiting for the new one: O' Come, O' Come Emmanuel: As we complete the Advent Season and move into Christmas, have you looked at the Advent space in your heart that you prepared for the Infant King? Can you say you are ready to know Him in a very deep and personal way which becomes deeper almost every Christmas? Many of us have "implicit conversions" which means that our actions and our hearts gradually indicate that we have found the Christ Child. But you also know that God desires us to love more...that's why he gives His Beloved Son to us. The Church agrees with Him. Each and every year, through the liturgical cycle and offerings, the Church gives us chances for MORE CONVERSION OPPORTUNITIES! Do you dramatically wish to experience your love of God with your neighbors and friends, expand your conversion as you are renewed in your faith through the Discover Christ Series which begins on Sunday, January 10 at 5:00 PM in the lower level of Holy Family Catholic Church in Silver Lake? Feel free to fill out one of the prayer cards which has a registration form on the reverse or email us at: [email protected] or go to Holy Trinity's web site to the parish tab and then to the Christlife tab to register.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS please see bulletin board for more information SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20: Silver Lake Legion post 141 serving breakfast, 8:00 – 10:30 a.m. MONDAY, DECEMBER 21: Glencoe American Legion Post 95, Busing tables for tips, Un-Hinged Pizza, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
GLENCOE VETERINARY CLINIC 605 13th St. W. Glencoe, MN 55336 (320)864-3414 www.glencoevet.com Office Hours: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM M-F 7:30 AM – Noon Sat.
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Milton A. Trnka, General Agent 802 Arizona St., NW Lonsdale, MN 55046 507-744-2655 [email protected]
Hite Hardware and Paint 740 11th St. E
Glencoe, MN 55336 (320) 864-3713
Greg & Barb Hite - Owners Hours: M-F 7:30 – 8:00 Sat 8:00 – 5:00 Sun 10:00 – 4:00
1222 Hennepin Avenue N Glencoe, MN 55336
864-3737
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS St. Christopher Council #4842
A men’s fraternal service organization serving St. Pius X and your community
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1015 Greeley Ave 320-864-3129
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CROWNS AND IMPLANT PLACEMENT
JEAN’S FLORAL & CRAFT Flowers for all Occasions
Jean Penas 17253 Kale Ave
Glencoe, MN 55336 320-327-2242
Gavin, Winters, Thiemann & Long, Ltd.
Glencoe’s Full Service Law Firm 1017 Hennepin Avenue N.
Glencoe, MN 55336 Phone: (320) 864-5142
Fax: (320) 864-5146 Metro (952) 467-2994
Michael M. Gavin
Jody L. Winters Jason M. Thiemann
Michael J. Long
St. Pius X CCW The Council of Catholic Women supports empowers & educates all Catholic women in spirituality, leadership & service.
Leisure Time Mowing Mowing, Spraying, Fertilizing
Steve Weber 22102 Flower Road Silver Lake, MN 55381 320-282-9443 320-327-3138
2 0 1 5 “ P AV I N G T H E W A Y W I T H P R AY E R ” ST . P I U S X S CH O OL M AR AT H ON
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“Look to the spine for the cause of disease”
Kurt D. Kramer, STM, DC 627 12th Street E.
Glencoe, MN 55336 320-864-8000
THALMANN SEEDS INC. A Family Business Since 1877
Quality and Experience you can Trust
Thalmann Seeds, Inc 2275 80th St
Plato, MN 55370 320-238-2185
Go for it Gas 415 Chandler Avenue N.
Glencoe, MN 55336
Featuring Pizza & Boaster Fried Chicken Call to order Pizza 320-864-6608
Mike Neyers 320-510-1733 1205 Union Avenue Glencoe, MN 55336
GENERAL CONTRACTING NEW HOMES REMODELING RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL
GLENCOE OFFICE 606 11th St. E. P.O. Box 39 Glencoe, MN 55336
320-864-3161 320-864-6000 fax
1201 Greeley Avenue N. Glencoe, MN 55336
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www.southwesteyecare.net Hutchinson/ Minnetonka/Chaska
Norwood-Young America / Belle Plaine
5798 70th Street Glencoe, MN 55336
John Petersen 952-201-1906
Schoeneberger Dental Clinic 1010 Greeley Ave 320-864-5128 www.schoenebergerdental.com
(320) 864-6664 2108 10th St. E.
Glencoe
Lynne Garbers, GRI,SFR Broker Associate
23 Juniper St. N - Box 6 Lester Prairie, MN 55354
Cell: 320-224-1623 Fax: 952-829-1565
Email: Lynne@LynneGarbers com
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