Your Parish Representatives:

Parish Council Members: Ben Baird, Sarah Bofferding, Kevin Erpelding, Anita Froelich, Jim Gorham, Cynthia Haskin, Brent Rud, Mary Scofield, Drew Weaver

Finance Council Members: Jeff Cwikla, Amy Haskell, Claude Sand

School Council Members: Jaclyn Bergerson, Tiffany Fankhanel, Christine Louvar, James Marcotte, Trudy Peterson, Laura Schwindt

Trustees: Joann Gardner, Hank Krigbaum

St. Philip’s Church

218-444-4262 www.stphilipsbemidji.org

Parish Staff

Pastor: Fr. Chuck Huck 441-4901

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Don Braukmann 441-4902

Deacon/Bookkeeper: Deacon Kermit Erickson 441-4903

Director of Stewardship & Development: 441-4906

Director of Music & Liturgy: Aana Freihammer 441-4905

Director of Preschool & Elementary Faith Formation/Safe Environ. Coordinator: Kris Jensen 441-4944

Parish Administrative Assistant: Robb Naylor 441-4904

Director of Youth Ministry/Middle & High School Faith Formation: Luke Alexander 441-4908

Campus Ministry/Adult Faith Formation: Blake Quick 441-4907

Parish Office Coordinator: Tammy Johnson 441-4900

Facility Maintenance Supervisor: Larry Mack

Maintenance Support Staff: Greg Allen Jim Shaw

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St. Philip’s School Staff 218-444-4938

Principal: Carol Rettinger ext. 4941

School Office Staff: Jean Patnode 441-4940 Kerry Frauenholtz 441-4942 Camille Moreno 441-4943 Marcy Quick 441-4940

Sister Parish St. Charles Pennington

Saturday at 4:00 PM (Fishing Opener to Labor Day)

Newman Catholic Ministries BSU/NWTC

Events held at various locations on BSU campus. All sacramental events take place

at St. Philip’s Church.

St. Philip’s Clothing Depot

218-444-3835 Tuesday through Sat.urday

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

Diocese of Crookston Victim Assistance Coordinator: Louann McGlynn 218-281-7895

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Greetings, November 6, 2016

Placed next to the Baptismal font is a white binder with the names of those who have gone before us. Baptismal waters promise us eternal life so we call the book “The Book of the Living”. Please take time to record the names of your deceased relatives and friends, no matter when they passed away. In this last year we have had many funerals. The deceased were of all age ranges. I was meditating about how we really do not know when we will be called to see Jesus and provide an accounting of our lives. Our death may be years away and it might be in this hour… as I write this I am remembering a Godchild, Mikey. He died this Wednesday morning. As a young boy he and his siblings spent many hours in our home in the daycare Valerie operated. His death was unexpected.

In our life journey we learn of love through our connectedness to family and friends. Some had a full life with many gathered around them. Some infants did not even get to feel the hands of those who loved them, yet in their short lives in the womb many came to love them and anticipated their arrival. Love is present in all lives. Where love is, God is found. We can learn so much from those who have gone before us... we just need to listen… we just need to be quiet and meditate on the joys, light and example they bring.

When someone dies there is the pain of separation: knowing we will not be able to hold them, we will not be able to hear their physical voice. This separation makes this quote from Gabriel Garcia Marquez seems even more important: “Always say what you feel, and do what you think is good and right. If I knew that today would be the last time I’d see you, I would hug you tight and pray the Lord be the keeper of your soul. If I knew that this would be the last time you pass through this door, I’d embrace you, kiss you, and call you back for one more. If I knew that this would be the last time I would hear your voice, I’d take hold of each word to be able to hear it over and over again. If I knew this is the last time I see you, I’d tell you I love you, and would not just assume foolishly you know it already.”

M. Scott Peck, "A Different Drum" provides us with a similar thought: “How strange that we should ordinarily feel compelled to hide our wounds when we are all wounded! Community requires the ability to expose our wounds and weaknesses to our fellow creatures. It also requires the ability to be affected by the wounds of others... But even more important is the love that arises among us when we share, both ways, our woundedness.”

We live in a wounded society. We all have things we are not proud of having done or said. Some have the wounds of pain that is masked by cover-ups such as drugs or alcohol. When we rally together, when we support each other, when we are willing to say: I do not know what to say… but I am here for you, I love you and support you. Then there is a sharing of the sorrow, a sharing of the hurt. A hurt shared is a hurt lessened since we do not carry it alone. That is what Jesus calls His disciples to do help one another through the good times but especially the wounded times.

Here is the challenge: don't just assume others know how you feel! Be honest and share your joys, your wounds, and your love for others. Jesus Loves you and so do I.

Blessings Fr. Chuck

Monday, Nov 7 No Mass Today

Tuesday, Nov 8 No Mass Today

Wednesday, Nov 9 8:40 AM Communion Service (St. Philip’s)

Thursday, Nov 10 No Mass Today No Nursing Home Mass Today 10:30 AM Communion Service (Goldpine)

Friday, Nov 11 No Mass Today

Saturday, Nov 12 5:30 PM Mass: +Richard Baird

Sunday, Nov 13 7:30 AM Mass: Deceased Parents of Ralph & Ellen Vonasek 9:00 AM Mass: For the People 11:00 AM Mass: +Roger Lehmann 6:30 PM Mass: +Ann Schmickle

MASS INTENTIONS For November 7 to 13

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

DAILY READINGS For the Week of November 7 to 13

Monday, Nov 7 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Adoration (Chapel) 5:45 PM Bible Study-The Prophets (St. Greg/Grt Rm)

Tuesday, Nov 8 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM Adoration (Chapel) 10:00 AM Bible Study– The Prophets (St. Kateri Rm) 3:15 PM Little Flowers (Social Hall) 3:15 PM Wolf Den Mtg (St. Elizabeth Rm) 6:30 PM Newman M&M (Cafeteria) 7:00 PM Men’s Basketball (Gym) 7:30 PM Marian Devotions (Chapel)

Wednesday, Nov 9 9:40 AM Rosary (Chapel) 6:30 PM Faith Formation, Grades 1-11

Thursday, Nov 10 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM Adoration (Chapel) 3:15 PM Bible Study-Consoling the Heart of Jesus (St. Kateri Rm) 5:00 PM Liturgy Committee Mtg (St. Kateri Rm) 6:00 PM Girl Scouts registration night (Social Hall) 6:30 PM RCIA & Beyond –Advent & the Liturgical Year (St. Kateri Rm)

Friday, Nov 11 1:30 PM Bible Study-The Psalms (St. Kateri Rm) 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Adoration (Chapel)

Saturday, Nov 12 4:30 PM Reconciliation (Chapel)

Sunday, Nov 13 8:35 AM Rosary (Chapel) 9:00 AM Children’s Liturgy of the Word (St. Greg/Grt Rm) 9:00 AM Preschool Sunday School (Pre-K classroom) 10:15 AM Rosary (Chapel) 10:15 AM RCIA & Beyond- Advent & the Liturgical Year (St. Kateri Rm)

Monday, Nov 7 ● Ti 1:1-9 ● Ps 24:1b,5-6 ● Lk 17:1-6

Tuesday, Nov 8 ● Ti 2:1-8,11-14 ● Ps 37:3-4,18,23,27,29 ● Lk 17:7-10

Wednesday, Nov 9 ● Ez 47:1-2,8-9,12 ● Ps 46:2-3,5-6,8-9 ● 1 Cor 3:9c-11,16-17 ● Jn 2:13-22

Thursday, Nov 10 ● Phlm 7-20 ● Ps 146:7-10 ● Lk 17:20-25

Friday, Nov 11 ● 2 Jn 4-9 ● Ps 119:1-2,10-11,17-18 ● Lk 17:26-37

Saturday, Nov 12 ● 3 Jn 5-8 ● Ps 112:1-6 ● Lk 18:1-8

Sunday, Nov 13 ● Mal 3:19-20a ● Ps 98:5-9 ● 2 Thes 3:7-12 ● Lk 21:5-19

Fr. Chuck and Fr. Don will be out from November 7 through November 11 to attend the Good Leaders Good Shepherds classes. There will not be Daily Masses next week, however we will have Communion Services on Wednesday, Nov 9 at St. Philip’s and Thursday, Nov 10 at Goldpine (see the Mass Intentions schedule). If any pastoral care is needed next week, Deacon Kermit will be available.

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 November 6. Please call the Parish Office at 444-4262 to register, or for more information.

St. Philip’s extends condolences to the families of Branson Carsella, Joe Gregory, & Clifford Petersen, brother of Gurine Brune & Fran Petersen. May he find rest and peace, and may his family find comfort in God’s love.

PARISH LIFE

SACRAMENTAL LIFE

The St. Philip’s Catholic Community welcomes through the waters of baptism, Gemma Jo McFarren, daughter of Tadd & Sara McFarren. May she be filled with the Holy Spirit!

Happy Golden Anniversary! Congratulations and best wishes to Bob & Mary Pierce who are celebrating 50 years of marriage on November 5!

POSITION OPENING

St. Philip’s Parish has an opening for a 1/2 time Director of Stewardship and Development.

The Director of Stewardship/Development is responsible for the stewardship program and increasing the number and quality of opportunities for parishioners and other donors to give to the good works of St. Philip's Church and School while showing them the means and reason to do so. It is the charge of the Director of Stewardship/Development to plan and lead activities that will contribute to meeting the short and long-range objectives of St. Philip's Church and School. These activities will consist of program of planning, public relations and charitable giving concepts. Minimum requirements; Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Marketing, Communications or Public Relations or other related field or five years or more experience in fundraising, marketing, public relations and or communications, strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy, with an ability to form teams of volunteers and provide clear directions. Proficiency with computers and office compatible software is important. This position requires background checks. Send a resume and letter of interest to Search Committee – Director of Development The Church of St. Philip 702 Beltrami Ave NW Bemidji, MN 56601.

PRAYER AT PLANNED PARENTHOOD In November we will gather at the Planned Parenthood office TWICE. First, on Monday, November 7th…the day before the election, we will meet from noon to 1 PM. Come for the entire hour or just a few minutes as we pray for our nation. Second, we will gather, as usual, on the third Saturday of the Monday, November 19th from 10-11 AM. We will continue to gather and pray month after month, as long as it takes.

Join us to celebrate the lives of loved ones who have gone before us in faith, and to rejoice in our hope that

we will see them again in heaven.

Mass of Remembrance and Hope

Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 6:30 PM Light refreshments in the Social Hall following Mass.

At your earliest convenience, but not later than November 15, bring a framed photo of your loved one to the Parish Office. We will put it on display in the church until the conclusion of the Remembrance Mass. All are invited.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

If anyone is interested in learning more about Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament to contact Monica Arel at 243-3880. Adoration hours are Monday 9AM - 9PM, Tuesday 6AM - 9PM, Thursday noon - 9PM, and Friday 5PM - 9PM.

Interested in joining a Bible Study?

V The Prophets will officially begin on November 8 at 10 AM in the St. Kateri Room. In this bible study, you will discover who the prophets were, what their message was, and why they are important to us. See how their powerful words speak to us today, shedding light on our faith and our lives.

See Blake for more details, 218-441-4907 or email at bquick@stphilipsbemidji.org

THOUGHTS ON MERCY… “Among the Sacraments, certainly Reconciliation renders present with particular efficacy the merciful face of God: it is constantly and ceaselessly made real and manifest. Let us not forget, both as penitent and confessors: there is no sin that God cannot forgive!” ~ Pope Francis

Remember! St. Philip’s School participates in Box Tops for Education. Also collected are bottle caps on Coke products, as well as coupons inside Coke 12-pack/case cartons. Clip and collect General Mills Box Tops and turn them in to the School or Parish Office or drop them in the clear box by the parking lot entrance bulletin board.

St. Philip’s needs helpers to create a prayerful atmosphere in the worship space throughout the year, especially during our upcoming Christmas Season. We need several folks to water plants, help with decorating the Church, putting together trees, ironing banners, hanging up garland, etc. Many of the tasks are great jobs for families! If you can help, please contact Aana Freihammer at afreihammer@stphilipsbemidji.org or call 218-444-4262.

DRIVERS WANTED... Are you looking for a new way to help volunteer? We are seeking folks who would be willing to help give rides to and from appointments on an “on call” basis. Please contact Blake for more information bquick@stphilipsbemidji.org or 441-4907.

STEWARDSHIP OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES Fiscal Year July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017

Last Week's Mass Attendance Oct 29 5:30 PM 219____ Oct 30 7:30 AM 185____ Oct 30 9:00 AM 374____ Oct 30 11:00 AM 339 _ Oct 30 6:30 PM 140__ _

Goals •Weekly goal to meet budget: $ 16,355.00 •Increase needed weekly to meet the Roof/AC project over 36 months: $ 1,722.00 •Increase needed weekly for maintenance escrow account over 5 years: $ 1,126.00 New weekly goal total: $ 19,203.00

STEWARDSHIP ~ A HABIT OF THE HEART

ST. PHILIP’S SCHOOL

October 29/30

St. Philip’s Mission Statement: To Accomplish God’s Work

NEWMAN NEWS For Students attending BSU and NTC

Week #18 Actual Contributions

(received the weekend of 10/30/2016)

Envelopes $ 12,211.00 EFT Env. $ — Loose Plate $ 930.57 Children’s $ 56.81 Total $ 13,198.38

Ø Thank you to all who participated in Conferences this past Thursday, November 3. Your participation speaks to the emphasis you place on your child’s education and the cooperation between home and school. What great team work!

Ø We are “Stuffing-A-Truck” for the Bemidji Area Food Shelf the first two weeks of November. Please help as you are able.

Ø We will be roller skating, attending “Mary Poppins”, and having our pictures retaken if necessary in November. Watch for information about these events.

Ø This coming Wednesday, November 9, at 8:40 AM., Deacon Kermit will preside at a Communion Service for the school and parish. You are welcome to join us.

Ø Our Mathletes will be in competition on Monday, November 7, in Thief River Falls. Good luck, everyone.

Ø The 8th graders will be taking their formal standardized test, the ASPIRE, this week. This assessment is a precursor to the college-ready ACT exam that gets taken in high school. Eighth graders, get sleep, follow your normal routine, eat well, get fresh air, and put forth your best effort.

Ø On Friday, November 11, we will experience the 1950s and 1960s as part of our 90th Anniversary. Do you remember those days? Students are encouraged to dress in the style of those years for this occasion.

Ø Turkey Bingo is coming! Plan to attend this family-friendly event on Saturday evening, November 19, after the 5:30 Mass.

Ø Go online to complete your Safe Environment Certification for 2016-2017. If you were certified during the 2015-2016 school year, you need to again be recertified this year. Please go to: www.crookston.org and following the prompts for Safe Environment. [You may have to “refresh” your cache once or twice.] This certification must be done annually and BEFORE you volunteer.

SNOWBIRDS… Don’t forget to let us know when you leave for your winter homes and when you plan on returning to Bemidji. We would be happy to send you our weekly bulletins; simply give us a call with your mailing address and the

dates you will be gone 444-4262. Thank you & safe travels!

DAY 35 (November 1): Confronting the hard cases.

The circumstances that abortion advocates use most often, in an attempt to justify abortion, is the pregnancy that’s the result of rape. Meet Ryan Bomberger in the following podcast. Ryan is someone who is a living, breathing example of hope. Ryan was conceived in rape, adopted at birth – and raised in a multi-racial family of 15. He, along with his wife Bethany, run the Radiance Foundation, which is involved in cutting-edge pro-life educational projects. Ryan discusses his story, race in America, and the devastating impact abortion is having on the African-American community: http://40daysforlife.com/2016/11/01/podcast44/

SILENT AND PEACEFUL PRAYER THIS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7* AT PLANNED PARENTHOOD; NOON – 1 PM. *The day before election. All denominations and all ages are invited. Questions: Call 218-368-9019.

“May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting encouragement and good hope through his grace, encourage your hearts and strengthen them in every good deed and word.” 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

There are two important lessons here. First, we are called to be generous with our encouragement and hope. As God shows us mercy, we must be merciful to others. Second, joy is contagious! The joy we receive from doing good works not only strengthens us, it encourages others as well.

Saints!!! This week we are talking about the lives of the Saints and the impact they have on our lives! Join us on Tuesday the 8th at 6:30 PM in the Cafeteria for a free meal and an engaging discussion into our Catholic Heroes!

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Northwest Minnesota Ministry

LOW GLUTEN HOSTS Low gluten hosts are available at every Mass, daily or Sunday. Sometimes due to a medical condition, individuals are not able to receive the regular hosts that are used in Holy Communion. If you or someone you know needs a low gluten host, ask a greeter, sacristan, information station person, or a priest, we will be glad to assist. In order to receive: enter the communion line that is receiving from the presider. Indicate to the presider you wish a low gluten host. He will present the Body of Christ from a special pyx. For the several weeks, Father Don, and Father Chuck, will be announcing the availability of a low gluten host at every Mass.

Agassiz Valley TEC 40th Anniversary If you have participated on an Agassiz Valley TEC weekend please join us as we celebrate our 40th anniversary! Mark your calendars for Sunday, January 15, 2017 at St. Michael’s Church in Mahnomen. The celebration will begin at 3:00 PM with time catch up with old friends. Mass will be at 4:00 PM with supper at 5:00 PM followed by a program and praise & worship. If you would like more information or would like to get your name in the TEC database please contact Terry Steen by e-mailing sjchurchlady@yahoo.com.

GREAT FAMILY EVENT! Date: Saturday, November 19 Time: 6:45 PM (after the 5:30 Mass) until turkeys are gone! Location: St. Philip’s Social Hall

Sponsored by St. Philip’s Youth Ministry & School

You've celebrated a few anniversaries... maybe MANY. You've been through some ups and downs and you have learned a lot about each other. But what if there's more to your marriage than you've ever realized? Experience a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend and discover the beauty of your relationship. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are Dec 2-4, 2016 in Herman-town, MN and Mar 10-12, 2017 in Baxter, MN. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit our web-site at: northmnwwme.org or contact Alan & Missy at applications@northmnwwme.org or 888-455-3496.

Marriage Tip of the Week brought to you by www.foryourmarriage.org

Find a new recipe and cook dinner together as a family. Making a meal a good way to relax after a long day and spend quality time with your loved ones.

Have you ever wanted to own a timeshare? The parish has received a “Point Condo” timeshare from an estate. It is located at Breezy Point Resort near Pequot Lakes Minnesota. Unit number 508, week 38. If you are interested please contact Fr. Chuck or Deacon Kermit for more information.

Tuesday, November 8th We will choose our President, Congress, and the entire Minnesota Legislature.

Do you know where candidates stand on

LIFE?

“The promotion of the culture of life should be the highest priority in our societies. If the right to life is not defended decisively as a condition for all other rights of the person, all other references to human rights remain deceitful and illusory.”

+Saint Pope John Paul II

Come pray for LIFE at Planned Parenthood on Monday, November 7th from Noon to 1PM.

MINISTRY SCHEDULE Week of November 12/13

Would you like to become involved in liturgical ministries at St. Philip’s? Call/Email Aana Freihammer afreihammer@stphilipsbemidji.org / 218-441-4905.

Nov 12, 5:30 PM

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Nov 13, 7:30 AM

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Nov 13, 9:00 AM

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Nov 13, 11:00 AM

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Nov 13, 6:30 PM

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

SACRISTAN Deborah Millard Judy Stai Joe Bofferding Mary Lou Peters Blake Quick

LECTOR Joanna Ferraro Trish Jones

Pam Murray Elizabeth Upgren

Jerry Daniels Mark Studer

Melanie Richards Tony Schussman

HELP NEEDED

INTERCESSOR Peggy Neumann Sue Bruns Phil Hodapp Marcia Fivizzani HELP NEEDED

ALTAR SERVER

Aidan Spaeth Ava Spaeth Ian Spaeth

Aaron Hoefer Kiera Hoefer Alex Hartmann

Bridget Westrum Cami Adams Olivea Frenzel

Lily Larson Grant DeClusin Evelyn Cordts

Jonathan Quandt Elizabeth Qaundt HELP NEEDED

CAPTAIN Betty Lindy Jim Schneider Sue Lucas Karen Williams Blake Quick

EMHC

Deborah Millard Trish Jones Terry Jones Roslyn Hanson Heidi Hiscock Lynn Baird HELP NEEDED

Dan Shea Dianne Dockendorf Kirsten May Jared May Walter Schuiling HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED

George Whalen Mary Bjerke Ron Arel Jerry Daniels Tracie Walter Nicole Kieson Sharon Zarrett Jeff Frenzel Suzie Whalen

Kimberley Gourneau Jennifer Noble Mary Herried Marcia Larson Courtney Haskins Pat Kelly Renae Donaghue HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED

HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED

USHER

Mary Dufault Dick Robinson Dave Hiscock HELP NEEDED

Jennifer Hoefer David Hoefer Bob Murray HELP NEEDED

Del Hager Kirk Malkowski Norm Ricard Mike Headlee

Barbara Fitzgerald Samantha Nagle Don Pohl HELP NEEDED

HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED

HOSPITALITY FELLOWSHIP

Colleen Schulke Dawn Baumgartner

Sharon Holmgren Gerri Daigle Ed Daigle Pat Schnell

Tracy Wright Marcia Larson Maureen Holmstrom Neal Holmstrom

GREETER Lisa Freise Susan Burlingame

Wayne Dondelinger (sub req.) Patricia Hadrava

Missy Fagerstrom Rose Fagerstrom

Mary Kinsella Marilyn Sundrud

HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED

INFORMATION STATION

HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED Suzie Whalen HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED

Please remember to include St. Philip’s in your will or

estate plan. Wonder how?… call Fr Chuck, 441-4901.

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