Guardian Angels Catholic Church & School

215 Second Street West + Chaska, Minnesota + www.gachaska..org + (952) 227-4000

SEPTEMBER 18, 2011 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

Church & School Staff Listed Alphabetically

E-Mails for Staff: FirstInitialLastName@GAchaska.org Example: DEbert@GAchaska.org

Fr. Doug Ebert, Pastor 227-4000 Sara Anderson, Bookkeeping/Music Assistant 227-4000 Rev. Mr. Jim Bauhs, Deacon 227-4092 Amy Gallus, School Principal 227-4010 Fr. Thomas Joseph, Sacramental Minister within the Latino Community 227-4093 Emily Klinker, Director of Faith Formation 227-4007 Maria Koehn, Latino Administrative Assistant 227-4015 Lori Reznick, School Administrative Assistant 227-4010 Jean Rief, Pastoral Associate 227-4095 Miguel Salinas, Parish Analyst/Room Scheduling 227-4004 Jennifer Salwei, Accounting 227-4001 Teresa Schmidt, Director of Worship 227-4084 Gary Van Eyll, Parish Director 227-4002 Paul Meger, Maintenance Supervisor 227-4013

Lay~Leadership Positions TRUSTEES Steve Rasmussen 448-5922 Mark Sanda 277-4283 Bill Meyer, Trustee Emeritus PARISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL Jeoff Will 361-3024 FINANCE COUNCIL Matthew Udermann (Interim) matt@bluejeangreen.com FAITH FORMATION COMMISSION Ed Hajek, eahajek@yahoo.com 960-4940 SCHOOL COMMISSION Tom Tierney, thomas.tierney@gmail.com 239-8799WORSHIP COMMISSION Gerry Olsen 442-4361 PASTORAL CARE COMMISSION Becky Porspakka 546-1190 PARISH LIFE COMMISSION Linda Forner 448-3312 ADMINISTRATION COMMISSION Paul Meger 448-6912 PRAYER LINE, Jessica Oberpriller 361-3165

This Week at G.A. Monday, September 19, 2011 - Sunday, September 25, 2011

Mass Intentions

Monday, (8 a.m.) Sister Judith Ann Wagener + Wednesday (5:30 p.m.) John Pass + Thursday (5:30 p.m.) Priest Intention Friday (9:20 a.m.) Mary Hatfield + Saturday (9:20 a.m.) Clara Laxen + Saturday (4 p.m.) —— Sunday (8 a.m.) Parishioners of Guardian Angels Sunday (10 a.m.) Parishioners of Guardian Angels Sunday (6:15 p.m.) Corey Jensen +

Next Weekend’s Readings (September 25th) First Reading — When the wicked turn away from their wickedness they have committed and do what is right, they shall surely live (Ezekiel 18:25-28). Psalm — Remember your mercies, O Lord (Psalm 25). Second Reading — Consider others as better than yourselves; look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others (Philippians 2:1-11 [1-5]). Gospel — Tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you (Matthew 21:28-32).

Knights of Columbus Calendar Raffle Results

Please call Steve at 952-448-3127 or Chuck at 952-448-2819 to collect your winnings. Congratulations!

WHO: Any parishioner 4th grade or older

WHAT: Sign up and trainings this Fall

WHERE: Guardian Angels Church

WHEN: Sundays, 7:15-8:15 p.m. ..September 18th, October 2nd, October 16th

Saturdays, 9-10 a.m. ..October 1st, October 15th

New servers, please plan to attend at least 3 trainings. Returning servers should attend 1.

Coffee & donuts hospitality has returned! Come join your fellow parishioners after the 8:00 & 10:00 Masses this weekend. This week’s coffee & donuts are supported by the Council of Catholic Women (CCW). Next weekend, there will be no hospitality after the Masses because of AngelFest.

From Gary Van Eyll Parish Director

LEADERSHIP

This Saturday September 17th is a memorable day Guardian Angels Parish. We are kicking off the parish leadership structure which will assist in setting the mission and the vision and also guide this parish for the next 150 years. This Leadership structure consists of a central leadership group, the Parish Council. This council has arching oversight and visioning responsibilities. The Parish Council is made up of three (3) members at large and one (1) member from each of the commissions. This BIG PICTURE visioning entity works together with the commissions more specific to each ministry. Basically this structure emphasizes the primary stakeholders, the parishioners are the leaders. This means if you are committed to one of the six (6) commissions, or the Finance Council, you are engaged in the decision making and the running of Guardian Angels parish. The commissions which consist of six (6) members are: Administration, Faith Formation, Parish Life, Pastoral Care, School and Worship along with the Finance Council consists of six (6) members. These are not necessarily the doers. They are more the visionaries with the number of different committees reporting to them. We will be meeting one evening per month on the second Thursday. We will start with Mass at 5:30 and then break bread together cooked by the Daughters of Isabella. A short program or speaker will follow and then each commission will meet separately. The Parish Council will have a meeting after the commission meetings. As we grapple with this leadership structure in its first year we will have the opportunity to look back and make changes, changes which will improve our parish leadership for a strong Guardian Angels future.

Gary Van Eyll Parish Director

Lay Minister Schedule September 24th & 25th

4:00 p.m. (Polka Mass) 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 6:15 p.m.

Parish Calendar & Events

For the most updated calendar information for events at G.A., please check our online calendar at

www.GAchaska.org/churchcalendar

MON

19

8 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m.

Daily Mass, Church Prayer Shawl Ministry, Parish Office Knights of Columbus Mtg, Parish Office

TUE

20

8 a.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m.

Word & Communion Service, Church Halos Youth Group Meeting, Parish Office AngelFest Meeting, Parish Office School Curriculum Night, Gym & School Card Making Ministry, SFH AngelFest Tour Training, Church

WED

21

5:30 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 8 p.m.

Daily Mass, Church First Night of Faith Formation!, School 6:15 Mass Musicians, Church

THU

22

3:40 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m.

Teen Cantors Rehearsal, SFH & Choir Loft Daily Mass, Church Adult Choir Rehearsal, Choir Loft

FRI

23

9:20 a.m. 7 p.m.

Daily Mass with school, Church Spanish Speaking Parishioner Choir Rehearsal, Church

SAT

24

Noon-11 p.m. 9:20 a.m. 2:30 p.m. 4 p.m. 7 p.m.

AngelFest! Mass at Auburn Manor Music Rehearsal, Church Weekend POLKA Mass, Church Spanish Speaking Parishioner Prayer Group, SFH

SUN

25

8 a.m. 9:15 10 a.m.Noon 6:15 p.m.

Weekend Mass, Church Adult Choir Rehearsal, Choir Loft Weekend Mass, Church Weekend Mass in Spanish, Church Weekend Mass, Church

Mass Intentions … Mass intentions may be for the living and the departed, with a + designating in the bulletin a deceased person. There is a $10 suggested donation per Mass intention. Permission from the sick person or his/her family must be granted before a name’s inclusion in these prayers. To schedule a Mass intention, call Jean in the parish office.

Baptism … Sacramental preparation is required for all parents. Godparents and Grandparents are also encouraged to attend. Baptismal prep sessions are given every other month and Baptism Masses are held once a month. Call Jean in the parish office to schedule a child for Baptism and the parents for baptismal prep.

Prayers of the Faithful ….If you would like a name included in our Prayers of the Faithful for the sick, please call the Parish Office.

Penance...Saturdays from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and anytime by appointment.

Matrimony...pre-registration required one year in advance; marriage preparation course is required.

Anointing… If you wish to receive an anointing please call the parish office.

Communion for the Homebound...When we come together to pray at our Eucharistic liturgy, we do not forget the members of our community who are unable to be with us because of ill health. We remember them in our prayer, and we wish to include them in our Holy Communion. Members of our community bring the Blessed Sacrament to them to comfort them and to unite them with us in the Eucharist. We are not always aware of those who have this need. Please call the Parish Office to let us know if you or a member of your family would like to have Holy Communion brought to them. That way we can schedule a time for our ministers to visit and bring the Sacrament.

Hospital, Nursing Home, Homebound Visits...Churches are no longer notified by hospitals or nursing homes when a parishioner is admitted unless the family has requested it. If you or a family member are homebound, hospitalized or in a nursing home and would like a visit from a member of the pastoral ministry staff, please call Jean Rief in the parish office.

Parish Information

Are you Tech Savvy?

If so...Guardian Angels Faith Formation has two technology needs that you could help with.

*The first is video editing our weekly opening prayer. As you may know our entire Wednesday Evening Program prays together via video. In the years past Eric Crowell has done the editing for this, he has since left GA and is now working at the University of Minnesota. The school technology teacher has offered to train anyone interested in being a part of this much needed ministry!

*Our second need is for the FF portion of the website! We need a face lift, some sprucing up, a little TLC! Once it is updated, we would then need someone to maintain the site.

If either of these technology ministries interests you, or if you have an idea of someone I could ask, please contact Emily Klinker 952-227-4007!

Volunteer Needed Giving Tree Ministry

Our Christmas Giving Tree has long been a wonderful way our Parish has given to people in our community dur-ing the Christmas season. Patty Glaeser and her son have head this up the last several years but are looking for others to help out. . .. What’s involved… Contact organizations and get a list of their needs. …..*Make tags for the tree. …..*Collect and deliver gifts. …..*Go shopping for missing gifts. This ministry runs from October to December and is great for a family to do together.

If you have questions or are interested in volunteering, contact Patty at 361-6938 or Jean Rief at 227-4095.

Faith Formation Wednesday Evening Faith Formation begins THIS Wednesday, all families please go directly to the gym at 6:15pm. We will begin our year in prayer and then the children will go to their classrooms with their catechists and the parents will stay in the church with Fr. Doug and Ms. Klinker for some additional information.

Have you been meaning to sign up to help with Faith Formation all summer long, but just haven’t gotten to it? Well it is not too late, we would love to have you join this very important ministry. Our immediate needs are for Sunday School and Children’s Liturgy of the Word catechists, and RCIA and Confirmation presenters. If these are not roles that interest you, we have other needs too - please contact Emily Klinker with any questions on how you can be volunteer.

Important upcoming FF dates • Children’s Liturgy begins October 1st • Sunday School begins October 2nd • Year 2 Confirmation Parent Sponsor Student meeting October 9th • First sacrament parent meeting October 15th

As we celebrate Catechetical Sunday with all other Catholic parishes in the United States, please remember to pray with and for our catechists at Guardaian Angels.

A Catechist’s Prayer

Father of all families, you have called me to serve the family in truth and love as a catechist. May I be faithful to this call, rooted in your Word, and open to the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

May I use these gifts, especially the gifts of faith, hope and love, to serve the family as a witness to you, who are love and life and the source and destiny of all families.

Let your Spirit enlighten my mind and strengthen my heart so that I can be a path of Christ’s love to families, especially those in need, the homebound and aged, the disabled and disheartened.

Through the intercession of Mary and Joseph, I pray for the Church, the Bride of Christ, whose mission to build a civili-zation of love passes through the family.

Amen

Children’s Liturgy of the Word is getting ready to begin in just a few short weeks…

… if we have at least 2 more volunteer catechists!

Children’s Liturgy is a during the 5pm Mass throughout the school year for children in kindergarten through 3rd grade. Children’s Liturgy of the Word essentially is worship, not catechesis. We do not take part in CLOW first and foremost to receive information. We do not engage in CLOW in order first of all to receive a message to put into practice in life. We take part in CLOW simply because it is what it claims to be: a liturgy—a moment of salvation in which the living God commu-nicates life to God’s holy people and in which that people respond with adoration, praise, thanksgiving and petition.

Unity of the Assembly Sunday is the day of the assembly of the local church. The principle of the unity of the assembly precedes other considerations on this day. This is why our children do not totally celebrate a “children’s mass” apart from adults. The overall celebration is not geared exclusively for one section of the assembly. CLOW is a liturgical experience of God’s presence in the ritual proclamation of the Word. During mass, after the opening prayer, the children are called forth by the presider and then are sent forth with a catechist for their own Liturgy of the Word in St. Francis Hall. The children return during the preparation of the gifts. Emphasis during the children’s liturgical experience is on ritual not learning. The minister uses a three step process that includes:

• Step 1: We listen to God speak. The readings are adapted to the language of the child while still maintaining the integrity of the Word.

• Step 2: We reflect on the Reign of God. After drawing from the children what they heard God say to them, we share questions that invite the children to reflect on what difference God's Word makes in their life.

• Step 3: We respond to God’s Word. Finally we explore with the children what they are going to do now that they have heard God’s Word.

What happens at a Children’s Liturgy of the Word

1. All gather in the main church for the gathering rite

2. After the opening prayer, the presider calls the children forward and presents the book of God's Word to the children’s minister of the Word

3. The children follow their leaders to the chapel for their celebra-tion of the Word at their own level

4. The children’s Liturgy of the Word follows the structure of the celebration by the adults: Old Testament Reading, Responsorial Psalm, Gospel Acclamation, Gospel Proclamation, reflection by the children’s minister of the Word, Creed and Prayer of the Faithful

5. The children return to the assembly main church during the preparation of the gifts as together, we celebrate Eucharist around the table as one family of faith.

So will you be one of the 2 needed catechists so that we can con-tinue with this ministry for our children? You DO NOT need to have children in the program, you only need to have a desire to share our faith with the children. Please contact Emily Klinker with any questions or to volunteer. 952-227-4007

AngelFest ~ Country Store We will have the Country Store at AngelFest again this year and we ask all parish members to bring items for us to sell. We will need any and all items for this booth, garden, baked, canned, and craft items Please keep in mind that with Angelfest being later we will be able to bring items like… Potatoes, squash, pumpkins, tomatoes, peppers, gourds, Indian corn. Also the canned items, jams, jellies and preserves are always are hot items. Thank you!

BOTTLE BONANZA will be making its debut with AngelFest Games this year. The game will be similar to the Prize Tree (buy a ticket to win a “mystery prize”), but prizes for this game will be a variety of different bottles.

Between now and September 24th, be on the lookout for bottles of any kind that you’d be willing to donate to school. You can donate pop, juice, ketchup, shampoo, lotion, etc… Be creative! It could also be a bottle of pennies, hard candy or gum. No alcoholic beverages will be allowed.

All bottle donations can be brought into school anytime.

THANK YOU DOLCE VITA! Dan and his wife Georgiann, have offered to donate the wine for our AngelFest Tunes and Food Festival on Sept 24th! Dolce Vita is located in the Historic Chaska Depot on the south-east corner of Highway 41 and Chaska Blvd. (Old Hwy 212) in downtown Chaska. Dolce Vita is a frequent supporter of Guardian Angel Events.

Country Store and Craft Donation for Tunes & Food AngelFest 2011

Share your talents and donate! • Garden Harvest Items • Canned Jams, Jellies • Baked Goods and Pies • Fruits and Vegetables • Dried Foods Homemade • Sewn Gift Items • Knit, Crocheted Gifts • Woodworking Gifts and Decorations • Craft Decorations for Home and Garden • Cards Items can be dropped off at the Festival on Sept. 24th between 10 and Noon. All proceeds go to Guardian Angels. Thank you for sharing!

The Knights of Columbus Council is seen selling funnel cakes at the Chaska River City Days and this year they would like to serve you at AngelFest Tunes and Food, 2011. The KC group will sponsor a funnel cakes and caramel apple sundae booth at our festival Sept 24th. They are donating all supplies and all revenues go to Guardian Angels – Thank you so much for your generosity and satisfying our sweet tooth.

Note on Pie/Food Donations: We are asking for one pie from each of those who would like to donate pies. We will sell them in the Pie Booth by the Slice or in the Country Store. Please bring only pies or foods that do not need refrigeration while they are displayed.

Come and help feed the hungry. Guardian Angels will be serving a meal for Loaves & Fishes at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Shakopee on Thursday, September 29th. The first team arrives at St. Mark’s at 2:30 p.m. to prepare the meal. The second team arrives at St. Mark’s at 5:15 p.m. to serve and clean up. We would also appreciate donations of cakes, bars or cookies, which can be brought to St. Francis Hall that morning. Call Sharon Schliecher @ 952-448-2254 if you can help. Thank you!

Join Scouting Today!

Fall Youth Roundup to present the Cub Scout program and register boys. Visit Pack 391, chartered by Church of Guardian Angels, on Tuesday, September 20th at 7:00 p.m. at Clover Ridge Elementary School - 114000 Hundertmark Rd, Chaska.

For more information or to join, contact Chris Von Ruden at 612-708-9530 or vonruden@chaska.net.

Join Cub Scouts and receive a free logo item upon registration.

Pastoral Care Ministry

Separated and Divorced Ministry

Guardian Angels is a member of the Southwest Metro Ministry of the Separated and Divorced. For more information, contact Jean in the parish office at 952-227-4095, or check out the GA website at www.GAchaska.org under the Pastoral Care Link for a brochure. Brochures are also available in the tall kiosk in back of church. The Fall series will be at Our Lady of Grace in Edina this year. Free and open to the public. No pre-registration required.

Monday, September 26th 6:30-8:30pm

Reconnecting Our Hopes and Dreams: Spirituality and Divorce

In times of crisis we have the opportunity for tremendous personal growth and change. How do we strengthen our resiliency to become open to a new journey of possibility?

Speaker: Paula Bidle has worked with patients, families and communities in crisis through her work as a Chaplain at Abbott Northwestern Hospital and as a missionary in Mexico. Monday October 3rd 6:30-8:30pm

Demystifying the Stress Response: From Monkey Brain to Mindfulness

Stress triggers more than an emotional response in our bodies; our stress response is also chemical and the stress response affects our attitudes, moods, outlook and creativity. If divorce has left you feeling like you are losing your mind or you feel like you are watching a bad movie as your divorce unfolds, come learn how to reconnect your mind with your body and spirit.

Speaker: Paula Bidle has worked with patients, families and communities in crisis through her work as a Chaplain at Abbott Northwestern Hospital and as a missionary in Mexico.

Monday October 10th 6:30-8:30pm

Choosing a Healing Path: Labyrinth as a Path of Prayer and Healing

Divorce and beyond is an unplanned journey, one we did not expect or hope for on our wedding day. But the journey forward can bring hope and healing. The Labyrinth in an ancient meditation used by “pilgrims” as a pilgrimage “walk” without leaving home. We will use the imagery of “walking the labyrinth” as our prayer guide.

Speaker: Zara Renander, Turning Point Consultants and International

Pilgrimage Leader has worked with churches and communities following

Katrina and is interested in using the labyrinth as part of a healing path.

Este Sabado 17 de Septiembre, sera un dia memorable para la Parroquia Angeles Guardianes. Estamos lan-zando la estructura de liderazgo de la parroquia, la cual dara asistencia y asentara nuestra mision y vision y tambien guiara la parropquia en los siguientes 150 años. La estructura de este Consejo, consiste en un grupo central de liderazgo, el Consejo de la Parroquia. El Consejo tiene la resposabilidad de preever errores y visualizar responsabilidades. El mismo esta formado por tres (3) miembros, como titulares y un (1) miembro de cada una de las comisiones. Esta entidad se encarga de visualizar necesidades a grandes razgos e igualmente trabajar a la par con las comisiones especificas de cada Ministerio. Basicamente, esta entidad se enfoca en los participantes mas importantes, los parroquianos son los lideres. Esto significa que si usted se decide a participar en una de las seis (6) comisiones en el Consejo Financiero, usted se compromete a formar parte en la toma de decisions y en operacion de la Parroquia de los Angeles Guardianes. Tenemos las comisiones de Administracion, Formacion de Fe, Vida Parroquial, Cuidado Pas-toral, Escuela y Servicios parroquiales,junto con el Consejo Financiero que consiste en seis (6) miembros. Estos no son necesariamente los emprendedores sino mas bien los visionaries que cuentan con un cierto nu-mero de comisiones que les reportan directamente. Las reuniones se llevaran a cabo el segundo Jueves de cada mes por la tarde. Comenzaremos con una misa a las 5:30 pm, luego compartiremos la comida preparada por las Hijas de Isabella. Un breve programa con un orador, dara seguimiento a la agenda y despues, cada comision tendra su propia reunion. El Consejo de la Parroquia tendra una reunion despues de tener las conclusiones de cada comision. Mientras nos ajustamos a esta estructura de liderazgo en su primer año, tendremos la oportunidad de hacer las revisiones y cambios pertinentes, los cuales nos ayudaran a mejorar en el liderazgo, formando un futuro mas fuerte en nuestra Parroquia Angeles Guardianes.

Por el Gary Van Eyll Parroquia Director

Enjoy the Behind the Scenes Energy and Fun! Hardworking Teens and Adults Welcome-

Tent Set up begins at 5:30 on Thurs, Sept 22nd with the efforts led by Jack Worm

Booth Set up follows the Tents on Thurs led by Dan and Karen Lawrence as team leads.

Decoration of Booths can be completed on Friday, Sept 23 or before 11 a.m. on Fri Sept 24th – check with individual

Booth Leads if you would like to help.

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THANK YOU Tunes & Food AngelFest Leads for Your Extra Effort in Planning for the Event! Joe Bretz, Linda and Leo Forner, Mari Fuentes, Amy Gallus, Neil Kennedy, Mary Kingsbury, Tom and Debbie LaTour, Dan and Karen Lawrence, Judy and Rick Lindemeier, Beth Melander, Ron and Bonnie Moore, Jessica Oberpillar, Bob and Sue Ohnsorg, Martha Radick, Steve Robling, Jenna and Miguel Salinas, Dave and Terry Schepers, Paul Stacken, Paul and Michelle Tisl, Jeanette VanSloun, Mary VanSloun, ...

AngelFest Tour Training

Learn more about the history of Guardian Angels church and then share it with the wider community at AngelFest by attending one of the two AngelFest Tour Trainings at 3:00 PM on Sunday, September 18 or 7:00 PM on Tuesday, September 20 in the church. This is all of the training you will need to help with the AngelFest Tours. At the training, you can sign up for a shift to help with the tours at AngelFest on Saturday, September 24. This is a great opportunity for new members of the parish.

Volunteer: Call the church office, email jennamsalinas@gmail.com or sign up online at Angelfest.org Information: Chairpersons, Ken and Laurie Forner & Family at 952-448-7838, ken-forner@promotiongraphics.net or la-forner@visi.com Take the Raffle Challenge! - Buy/Sell 2 Raffle Books! You can turn in your tickets/money in the collection basket or at the church office.

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS Guardian Angels Church #260000 215 West 2nd Street Chaska, MN 55318 TELEPHONE 952 448-5272 CONTACT PERSON Deanna Rosenwinkel SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat X Windows 7 PRINTER Ricoh SP C430DN TRANSMISSION TIME Tuesday 1:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION September 18, 2001 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 11 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS