St. Philip’s Church

218-444-4262 www.stphilipsbemidji.org

Parish Staff

Pastor: Fr. Chuck Huck ext. 102 Parochial Vicar: Fr. Don Braukmann ext. 108 Deacon/Bookkeeper: Deacon Kermit Erickson ext. 103 Director of Music & Liturgy: Aana Freihammer ext. 104

Director of Preschool & Elementary Faith Formation/Safe Environment Coordinator: Kris Jensen 444-5849 Parish Administrative Assistant: Robb Naylor ext. 118 Director of Youth Ministry/Middle & High School Faith Formation: Paula DeClusin ext. 107 Events Coordinator: Susan Lucas ext. 105

Parish Office Coordinator: Tammy Johnson ext. 100 Facility Maintenance Supervisor: Larry Mack Maintenance Support Staff: Greg Allen Jim Shaw Retired Priest in Residence: Msgr. Bill Mehrkens

St. Philip’s School Staff

Principal: Carol Rettinger 444-4938 School Secretaries: Maggie McCalip Kerry Frauenholtz Denise Kern

Sister Parishes

St. Charles Pennington Saturday at 4:00 PM

(Fishing Opener to Labor Day)

Holy Spirit Newman Center BSU/NWTC

Sunday at 7:00 PM, Tuesday at 5:30 PM (School year only)

1701 Birch Lane NE 218-444-4762

St. Philip’s Clothing Depot

218-444-3835 Tuesday through Saturday

9:30 AM to 3:00 PM Manager: Norma Himmelright

Diocese of Crookston

Victim Assistance Coordinator: Louann McGlynn 218-281-7895 lmcglynn@crookston.org

Your Parish Representatives:

Parish Council Members: Wanda Baumgartner, Kevin Erpelding, Anita Froelich, Gary Gregg, Mike Headlee, Jodi Maki, Brent Rud, Theresa Wilander

Finance Council Members: Nick Berg, Eileen Bretschneider, Jeff Cwikla, Claude Sand, Shannon Schmitt

School Council Members: Bill Maki, Jaclyn Bergerson, Roben Beyer, Tiffany Fankhanel, Laura Schwindt, Trudy Peterson

Trustees: Joann Gardner, Hank Krigbaum

5th Sunday of Easter greetings, Alleluia! We have four baptisms this weekend. There are more scheduled in the

near future. Parents help in continuing the work of creation when they participate in the bringing of children into the world. I frequently ask kids “Do you know when the world will end?” the quick answer is when parents stop having babies. God has tasked us with the responsibility of being fruitful and multiplying.

Alleluia! It is wonderful to celebrate First Holy Communion. The excitement is evident in the way the young people approach the altar. I love saying to them: When does the bread change into the Body of Christ? When does the wine change into the Blood of Christ? The best part is they know… Ask them and they can tell you… Congratulations to the students and parents: Keep coming back to the Altar and receiving Jesus… One student reminded me: Father, no more just getting a blessing — now I get Jesus!

Alleluia! Here are some more of the internet provided series of comments entitled: I've learned.... That when you're in love, it shows. I've learned.... That you should never say "no" to a gift from a child. I've learned.... That we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for. I've learned.... That it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular. I've learned... That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved. I've learned.... That the Lord didn't do it all in one day. What makes me think I can?

Alleluia! I found this in Bruderhoft: Peace Starts Here: by Thich Nhat Hanh, We often think of peace as the absence of war; that if the powerful countries would reduce their arsenals, we could have peace. But if we look deeply into the weapons, we see our own minds - our prejudices, fears, and ignorance. Even if we transported all the bombs to the moon, the roots of war and the reasons for bombs would still be here, in our hearts and minds, and sooner or later we would make new bombs. Seek to become more aware of what causes anger and separation, and what overcomes them. Root out the violence in your life, and learn to live compassionately and mindfully. Seek peace. When you have peace within, real peace with others will be possible.

Alleluia! The previous quote about peace reminds me to comment again on the importance of forgiveness. It is hard to forgive especially when we cannot or will not separate the action from the individual. The Our Father is an amazing prayer and when I say it I think about the words: Forgive us our trespasses as we…

Alleluia! Someone told me… we are having a great spring however we need just a touch of rain so would the Catholics get down on one knee… They also were concerned that we do not ask for too much rain. That is why the one knee is important.

Alleluia! Blessings on your week, Fr. Chuck

Monday, May 4 8:05 AM Morning Prayer (Chapel) 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Adoration (Chapel) 3:30 PM Cub Scout Bear Mtg. (Social Hall) 3:30 PM Girl Scout Troop 825 (Social Hall)

Tuesday, May 5 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM Adoration (Chapel) 3:15 PM Little Flowers (Social Hall) 6:30 PM Pastoral Council Mtg. (St. Kateri Rm) 7:30 PM Marian Devotions (Chapel)

Wednesday, May 6 8:05 AM Morning Prayer (Chapel) 9:30 AM Rosary for Schools (Chapel) 3:30 PM Girl Scout Troop 42 (St. Kateri Rm) 6:30 PM School Spring Concert (Church) 6:30 PM Evangelization Task Force (St. Kateri Rm)

Thursday, May 7 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM Adoration (Chapel) 6:00 PM KC Board Mtg. (St. Kateri Rm) 7:00 PM Prayer & Praise (Chapel)

Friday, May 8 8:05 AM Morning Prayer (Chapel) 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Adoration (Chapel)

Saturday, May 9 4:30 PM Reconciliation (Chapel)

Sunday, May 10 8:35 AM Rosary for Peace (Chapel) 9:00 AM Children’s Liturgy of the Word (St. Gregory/Grt Rm) 10:15 AM Rosary for Peace (Chapel)

Monday, May 4 8:30 AM Mass: +Edna Eide

Tuesday, May 5 12:10 PM Mass: +Bernard Anderson 5:50 PM Mass (Newman): +Joe Petersen

Wednesday, May 6 8:40 AM Mass: +Con Beaulieu

Thursday, May 6 7:00 AM Mass: +Anna Schmickle 10:30 AM Mass (Havenwood): +Sue Ricard 10:15 AM Communion Service (Baker Park)

Friday, May 8 8:30 AM Mass: +Darrell Tufto

Saturday, May 9 8:30 AM Mass: Special Intentions for JW 4:00 PM Mass (Pennington): +Daniel Fairbanks 5:30 PM Mass: +Bob Evans

Sunday, May 10 7:30 AM Mass: For the People 9:00 AM Mass: +Mary Lou Johnson 11:00 AM Mass: +George & Lenore Aschauer

MASS INTENTIONS For May 4 - May 10

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

Bible Readings for the Week of May 4 ~ May 10 Monday, May 4 ●Acts 14:5-18 ●Ps 115:1-4,15-16 ●Jn 14:21-26

Tuesday, May 5 ●Acts 14:19-28 ●Ps 145:10-13b,21 •Jn 14:27-31a

Wednesday, May 6 ●Acts 15:1-6 ●Ps 122:1-5 ●Jn 15:1-8

Thursday, May 7 ●Acts 15:7-21 ●Ps 96:1-3,10 ●Jn 15:9-11

Friday, May 8 ●Acts 15:22-31 ●Ps 57:8-10,12 ●Jn 15:12-17

Saturday, May 9 ●Acts 16:1-10 ●Ps 100:1b-2,3,5 ●Jn 15:18-21

Sunday, May 10 ●Acts 10:25-26,34-35,44-48 ●Ps 98:1-4 ●1 Jn 4:7-10 ●Jn 15:9-17

INFORMATION & ACTIVITIES BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS

Parents or prospective parents who wish to present a child for Baptism are asked to attend a baptism preparation class.

The next session will be on June 7 . Please call the Parish Office at 444-4262 to register, or for more information.

Week #43 Contributions (received the weekend of

4/26/2015)

STEWARDSHIP - A

Envelopes $12,025.50 EFT Env. $ —- Loose Plate $ 611.75 Children’s $ 40.48 Total $12,677.73 HABIT OF THE HEART

Fiscal Year to Date (Week #43):

Amount Contributed Envelopes $ 675,088.15 Loose Plate $ 36,897.82 Children’s $ 2,101.81 Total $ 714,087.78

(96.23% of budget)

STEWARDSHIP OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES Fiscal Year July 1, 2014 ~ June 30, 2015

St. Philip’s Catholic Community welcomes through the waters of baptism, Waylon Alan Mulkey, son of Jessica and Buddy Mulkey. May he be filled with the Holy Spirit!

Attention Servants of Shelter Volunteers:

The SOS Steering Committee has decided to make time to express their thanks to the many people that donate their time in order to make this ministry a success. An Appreciation Dinner for volunteers from the member churches of SOS will be held on Monday, May 11 from 6:00 to 7:30 at First Lutheran Church. If you served as a St. Philips volunteer for SOS, and would like to attend the dinner, please contact Kay Mack at 556-3031.

A new choir for St. Philip’s is starting in May. This group will sing once a month for the 9 AM Mass, and rehearse 45 minutes prior. This is a very informal group that will sing mostly unison and two part music. This choir is great for brand new singers and experienced

singers alike. The first portion of rehearsal will focus on vocal technique for those who have always wanted to learn how to sing. This is a great opportunity for those with busy schedules, or those who often work evenings and cannot join choirs that rehearse in the evenings. Contact Aana Freihammer if you are interested in joining as soon as possible. We start May 24th.

Holy Spirit Newman Center News... A note of thanks to the folks of St. Philip’s for your generosity to the students attending the Newman Center at BSU during the recent school year. From those helping with finance and maintenance issues to those who cooked meals for the Tuesday night suppers…THANK YOU! Our last Sunday night Mass is this Sunday at 7pm. The last Mass for the school year is Tuesday, May 5th at 5:30 PM. Much planning has already taken place for the 2015-16 school year as we look to expand our programs and ministry. Thanks again! -Fr. Don

BISHOP’S CUP FISHING TOURNAMENT

June 13, 2015 ~ 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Lake Plantagenet

Boat check-in is from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM. Fishing starts at 10:00 AM. Registration forms for teams may be picked up in the Parish Office. You can also register online and get more information and tournament rules, by going to the Diocese of Crookston website: www.crookston.org. Registration deadline is June 7.

Mary in History and Theology Theology Day at Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary

A great deal of what we know about the Blessed Mother is simply a matter of faith and legend. Should that be a problem for contemporary Christians seeking clarification of the Church’s teachings? And why should Mary get so much attention, anyhow? Through a historical and theological analysis of Mary, Fr. Michael Patella, O.S.B., seeks in his presentation to construct an understanding of Mary that draws heavily from the Tradition and moves it into the twenty-first century. Fr. Patella is Professor of New Testament at the School of Theology and Seminary at Saint John’s University, where he also serves as the seminary rector and director of its Holy Land Studies program. May 7, check-in from 6 to 6:30 PM and presentation from 6:30 to 9 PM, Basilica, Minneapolis. Free event. Light refreshments provided. Registration is required: www.csbsju.edu/sot/theologyday, 320-363-3570 or sot-sem@csbsju.edu.

...THE GREATEST OF THESE IS LOVE

Let a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend help your love grow in your marriage/holy orders. Weekends fill up quickly, so a prompt response is encouraged.

The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are July 17-19 in Buffalo, MN; September 11-13 in International Falls, MN & Irene, SD, October 9-11 in Buffalo, MN; & November 20-22 in Prior Lake, MN & Medora, ND. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit our website at: northmnwwme.org or contact Alan & Missy at applications@northmnwwme.org or 888-455-3496.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Northern Minnesota Ministry

FAITH FORMATION

Faith Formation Registration for 2015 - 2016

Please drop your Faith Formation registration forms off at the Parish Office. If you need registration forms, contact Kris Jensen,444-5849.

Baby Bottle Fundraiser Northwoods Pregnancy Care Center (NPCC) is, once again, doing a baby bottle fundraiser for 2015! Use the next month or so to fill the bottle with loose change, paper money or a check to help the Care Center. Return the bottles to the church or the parish office anytime until Father’s Day. Thank you for your wonderful response in helping those in need!

Discover God’s Plan 4U=Jesus! at SonSpark Labs!

Please join us as we experiment with fun and excitement at SonSpark Labs! August 3 – 7, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Registration forms available at the Faith Formation and Parish Office. SonSpark Labs is for children 3 (by September 1, 2014) through 4th Grade (2014 – 2015 school year). Contact Kris for additional information at 444-5849.

Stand for Life By Brian Gibson, Executive Director

Pro-Life Action Ministries of St. Paul, MN

When Christians are present at abortion clinics, babies’ lives are saved. Pro-abortion groups know this. Internal memos from Planned Parenthood officials point out a percentage of “no-shows” every time “protestors” are out there. There are times when a woman will stop to thank a ‘witness for life’ for the life of her child. The woman informs that seeing someone present was all she needed to turn away and that she never told anyone at the time. (The countless unknown babies saved.) Abortion clinics close. The witness in recent years of the 40 Days for Life campaigns, as well as other prayer efforts at abortion clinics, is the closure of these clinics. The peaceful, prayer-filled presence of Christians keeping vigil, coming back regularly and consistently in front of clinics has been an important part of closing dozens of clinics across the country, including the first ever to close in Minnesota because of pro-life efforts (through campaigns at Regions Hospital in St. Paul). Persistent and consistent prayer presence works. - PRO-LIFE ACTION NEWS, Vol. 35 No. 2; April 2015

NEXT HOUR OF PRAYER AT PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF BEMIDJI: Saturday, May 16; 1-2 p.m. The hour of prayer is for all ages. Sponsored by St. Gianna’s Group of St. Philip’s.

Many thanks to the parents who helped with First Eucharist Activity Morning on April 25th. It was a fun-faith filled morning!!

Thinking about spring cleaning or having a garage sale this summer? Why not donate or rent a booth at St. Philip’s

Youth Ministry Parking Lot Sale… all proceeds help sponsor

Booth’s are available to rent /$25 …. contact Paula in the Youth Office for

more information. Sale is Saturday, June 20th, 8am-4pm.

The Lions Clubs of Bemidji sponsor a collection year ‘round for their Lions Sight programs. The used eyeglasses are collected and sent to Wisconsin for central

refurbishing and distribution where they are needed locally and world-wide.

If you have used eyeglasses and would like to contribute to a worthy cause, drop them off in the basket located in the St. Philip’s parking lot entrance or call Angel Krigbaum, 444-4411 or email angelk@paulbunyan.net. Thank you!

ST. PHILIP’S SCHOOL

� May 2/3

� Congratulations to all the students who are receiving their First Eucharist this weekend. Welcome to the table of the Lord.

� Our school Mass this week will be on Wednesday, May 6 at 8:40 AM. The students of Mrs. Balstad’s kindergarten grade class will be our Mass ministers. Please join us.

� Mid-term grades were sent home with students in grades 5-8 this past week. They need to be signed and returned this week.

� Please join us Wednesday evening, May 6th beginning at 6:30 PM. for the Spring Concert and Play featuring students in grades K-4.

� The 8th graders will be going on their class trip on Thursday and Friday, May 7 & 8.

� St. Philip’s School will be hiring a school secretary. Anyone interested in applying for this position should send a letter of application, resume’, and three letters of recommendation to Carol Rettinger, Principal, 702 Beltrami Ave. NW, Bemidji, MN 56601.

� The St. Philip’s School Council is in need of an individual to complete the term of Bill Maki who will only be with us through June. If you have an interest in serving our school by being on this advisory council, please contact Carol Rettinger or any member of the School Council. Thanks.

� The Modern Woodsman Civic Oration contest for seventh and eighth graders is in full swing. This year’s topic centers on landmarks.

� Please stop by the Art Center for the 5th grade Art Show displaying the work of our fifth graders as well as the work of other fifth graders from the entire community.

� Get Safe Environment Certified now. Go to www.crookston.org and follow the Safe Environment prompts. Anyone who volunteers or works in the school needs to attain certification annually. (July 1 starts the new year of certification.)Thanks.

Thank you to St. Philip’s School and Parish staff: Carol Rettinger ● Maggie McCalip ● Kerry Frauenholtz ● Denise Kern ● Gina Mykleseth ● Susan Baird

● Susie Balstad ● Susie Dahle ● Kaitlin Graham ● Roslyn Hanson ● Sue Hengel ● Chris Hinners ● Margaret Hins ● Heidi Hiscock ● Marilynne Hodapp ● Jon Holliday

● Shannon Hunsberger ● Emilee Lindseth ● Ruth Oschwald ● Ericka Pickett ● Pat Snell ● Sue Swartz ● Meghan Thompson ● Karen Williams ● Amy Zimmermann

● Larry Mack ● Greg Allen ● Jim Shaw ● Stephanie Glen ● Michele Minogue ● Stacy Ness ● Diane Bellanger ● Fr. Chuck Huck ● Fr. Don Braukmann

● Paula DeClusin ● Deacon Kermit Erickson ● Aana Freihammer ● Kris Jensen ● Tammy Johnson ● Sue Lucas ● Robb Naylor ● Shirly Curtis ● Norma Himmelright

Thank you to the individuals and businesses that donated to our Silent Auction: Bemidji Orthodontics/Dr. Bret Cooper ● Dondelinger GM/Dondelinger Family ● Honda of Bemidji/Bemidji Chrysler Center/Jim &Tiffany Fankhanel ● Midnight Sun Pools n’ Spas ● Robb Naylor ● K-5 St. Philip’s School art classes/Mrs. Oschwald ● Stennes and Buhn’s Moose Lake Resort ● Fr. Chuck/Fr. Don ● Tutto Bene ● Jim Sutton ● Eric & Tracy Walter ● Bemidji Woolen Mills ● Bemidji Sports Centre ● Bar 209/Chophouse ● Bernick’s of Bemidji ● Frontier Electric ● Frenzel Overhead Door ● Mark and Betsy Kuleta ● Wilderness Golf ● Kohl’s Resort ● Deer Camp Creations ● Charles & Delores Wiggens ● Bemidji Marine ● Tintmaster ● Oxbow Country Club ● Beaver Hockey/Tom Serratore ● BHS/Troy Hendricks ● Kurt Davis Bobcat ● Explore Chiropractic ● Urbanesque/Kendra Fuller ● Bemidji Axemen ● Moondance Jammin’ Country ● Photography by Trish ● Sanford Health ● Ryan McCrady Construction ● Bemidji Town and Country Club ● Ameripride ● Nick & Marla Weckman

Last but certainly not least, THANK YOU to the members of the St. Philip’s School Spring Gala Committee!

Thank You from St. Philip’s School and the Spring Gala Committee!

THANK YOU! to Major Sponsors/Table Sponsors:

• First National Bank Bemidji • Sanford Health • Midnight Sun Pools n’ Spas • North Central Service, Inc • Honda of Bemidji/Bemidji Chrysler Center

Ephram Victor Boucher Nyla Michelle Brower

Grace Ann Burgess Elizabeth Marian Buxton Kaden Marie Columbus

Dawson Degelder Carter Derby

Benjermen Anden Desrosier Sibley Downs Mateja Dreyer Mikayla Dreyer

Alexa Lynn Eklund Joseph David Fankhanel

Aurora Rose Frank Anna Grace Frenzel

Aubrie Kayden Grace Erick Haskell

Zoey Headlee Andrew Hendricks

Philip Jakob Hodapp Samuel Patrick Kaiser

William Elliott Koch Eleanor Kordiak

Jonathan Clarence Krava Lily Larson

Bo Lauderbaugh Gavyn Loos

Maximilian Christopher Louvar Dylan Michael Lundin

Hannah Raelynn Lundin Samuel Arthur Maus

Addison Rose McCrady Lucy Ann Mischke

Ariel Annabell Mohs Gracie Mae Mohs Faith Marie Mohs

Gary Roger Morehart Samantha Jo Nistler

Carson Nordlum Morgan Nyhusmoen

Sullivan Eugene Okerlund Elena Sue Peterson

Luke Ronald Rud Mollie Marie Rupp

Carter William Seykora Shea Jean Omega Amelia Skala

Brody Smith Ellie Jean Solheim

Emma M Stay Jade Tenney

Rocky Vincenzo James Vigilanti Diana Katelyn Wells

Rania Elizabeth Wells Logan Mae Westrum

Adair Julia Wizner Abigail Jean Yerbich

Elizabeth Joan Violet Youso

Congratulations to the following children who received our Lord for the first time ~ May 3, 2015

MINISTRY SCHEDULE Week of May 9 — May 10

May 9, 5:30 PM

Sixth Sunday of Easter

May 10, 7:30 AM

Sixth Sunday of Easter

May 10, 9:00 AM

Sixth Sunday of Easter

May 10, 11:00 AM

Sixth Sunday of Easter

SACRISTAN Janet Weaver HELP NEEDED Joe Bofferding Maryhelen Chadwick

LECTOR Germaine Cheslock (sub req.) Flavia Sagedahl

Pam Murray Phil Hodapp

Mark Studer Sarah Bofferding

Tony Schussman Marcia Fivizzani

INTERCESSOR Joanna Ferraro Carol Schneider Cheryl Krystosek Laura Hansen

ALTAR SERVER Ella Schwindt Garret Schwindt Charlie McCalip

Abby Arel Matthew Arel

Lindsey Theis Cullen Nordlum Sophia Morin

John Chadwick Toby Glen Anna Glen

CAPTAIN Flavia Sagedahl Brad Arel Joe Bofferding (sub req.)

Doris Swedmark

EMHC

Tamara Ripplinger Laura Schwindt Betty Lindy Kell Lovell Lauren Weaver Maggie McCalip (sub req.) HELP NEEDED

Jim Schneider Patti Van Camp Carolyn Dondelinger April Boucher HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED

Amy Bofferding Doug Gish Louise Gish Kathy Pfann Sue Hendricks Zach Froelich Ron Arel Jamie Hoffman Thomas Kern

Maryhelen Chadwick Sarah Glen Carol Rettinger Judy Selby Al Swedmark Kevin Erpelding (sub req.) Lorie Erpelding (sub req.) HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED

HOSPITALITY - Usher DuWayne Schwindt Mary Dufault Bob McCalip HELP NEEDED

Ron Hendricks HELP NEEDED Bob Murray Paulette Welle

Bob Aitken Troy Hendricks Mike Headlee Bob Schlichting

Aidan Chadwick Barbara Fitzgerald Ethan Youso HELP NEEDED

HOSPITALITY - Fellowship Vi Hendricks

Ron Hendricks Eleanor Morin Pat Schnell Jean Louvar Mary Bjerke

Al Swedmark Don Rettinger Carol Rettinger Doris Swedmark

HOSPITALITY - Greeter Bernie Schwindt Susan Burlingame

Sandy Kucera Pete Kucera

Becky Haskell Jim Haskell

Mary Kinsella Marilyn Sundrud