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StStSt. . . Richard’s Catholic ChurchRichard’s Catholic ChurchRichard’s Catholic Church 7540 Penn Avenue S, Richfield, MN 55423 January 21, 2018
612-869-2426 www.strichards.com Liturgical Year B
Parish News RCIA Rite of Acceptance/Welcome Celebrated
Those attending the 11:00am Mass this weekend were introduced to a group of people of all ages who have expressed interest in becoming full members of the Catholic Church through the Rite of Initiation of Adults (RCIA) process. Those who are unbaptized (catechumens) were part of the Rite of Acceptance. Those who are already baptized, but have not yet received the other two Sacraments of Initiation (candidates), took part in the Rite of Welcoming. The next stage of the process will involve finding sponsors who are willing to walk with them as they learn about the Catholic faith in weekly sessions on Sunday afternoons. Learn more at www.strichards.com or contact Susie Osacho, Director of Faith Formation, via [email protected] or 612-869-2426, ext 120. Farewell to the Poor Clares
From the earliest days of our parish, St. Richard’s Catholic Church has had a relationship with the Sisters of the Poor Clares Monastery in Bloomington. Those Sisters are now moving to Rochester and
would like you to come say goodbye at a party hosted by St. Bonaventure Church (901 E 90th St, Bloomington) on Sunday, January 21, from 1:00—3:00pm. Also attending the party will be the Sisters of Pro Ecclesia Sancta, who will be moving into the Bloomington Monastery. Bloomington-Richfield Grief Support Coalition St. Richard’s Catholic Church is a member of the Grief Support Coalition that is holding the winter series from 4:30—6:00pm on Thursdays through February 22 at Christ the King Lutheran Church (8600 Fremont Ave S, Bloomington). The January 25 session will be Habits of
Resilience for Grievers, presented by Beryl Schewe. Everyone is welcome to come for the speaker, support group or both. You can join anytime—the full schedule is available at www.brgriefcoalition.com. For more information, call Christ the King Church at 952-881-8600. Support Ecumenism in Our Community We are in the midst of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which is celebrated by Catholics, Orthodox and Protestant Christians worldwide. Here at St. Richard, we put ecumenism into practice, especially on the First Friday of each month, when we invite Christians from all faith traditions for Taizé Prayer. Invite your friends to join us on Friday, February 2, at 7:30pm!
Lent Small Group Invitation
Lent 2018 kicks off on Ash Wednesday, February 14. The St. Richard Faith Formation Team invites you to consider three main small group themes (in addition to the traditional Lenten pillars of prayer, fasting and almsgiving). Themes include: Finding Hope, Understanding the Mass Through
Symbols, Rituals and Why They Matter, and The Eucharist and It’s Connection to Scripture. Sign up in the narthex following weekend Masses or check out the parish website, Facebook page or by contacting Susie Osacho directly via 612-869-2426, ext 120, or [email protected]. Be intentional. Deepen your faith. Be better prepared to answer the question, “Who is Jesus to me and why does it matter?” Deacon Bob’s Homilies
Did you miss Mass here last weekend or just want to read the homily again? Deacon Bob Schnell posts his homilies on our website. Just go to the “News/Events” area at www.strichards.com and click on “Deacon Bob’s Homilies.” Winter Blood Drive
We have been advised of an urgent need for donations due to a winter blood shortage. We will be hosting our blood drive on Wednesday, January 31, from 1:00—7:00pm. Pre-register your blood donation at www.redcrossblood.org using sponsor code StRich or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. In addition to blood donors, we need hospitality volunteers to greet donors and share treats! If you can share a couple of hours of your time to help us provide a warm welcome, please call Nicole in the parish office or email [email protected]. 2018 Catholic Services Appeal ¡El Llamado de los Servicios Católicos del 2018 está a punto de lanzarse! Los 18 Ministerios Colectivos de la Arquidiócesis que sirven a los pobres, a los marginados, a los necesitados son apoyados y sostenidos por su generosidad. Juntos estamos fortaleciendo nuestra familia católica y a esta Arquidiócesis. Los 18 Ministerios Colectivos servidos por el Llamado de los Servicios Católicos son: Ministerio Indígenas Americano Consejo Arquidiocesano de Mujeres Católicas Pastoral Universitaria – Centro Newman Pastoral Universitaria– Saint Paul Outreach Caridades Católicas Ministerio para los Sordos Subsidios y Becas para Escuela Elemental Parroquias Evangelización y Catequesis Becas para Escuela Secundaria Capellanes de Hospital Capellanes de la Prisión Ministerio Latino Matrimonio, Familia y Vida Seminario Menor San Juan María Vianey Misión de Venezuela Seminario de San Pablo Viñedo de Raquel Ciudades Gemelas Por favor empiece a considerar en su oración su próxima donación al Llamado de los Servicios Católicos. Visite nuestro sitio web www.csafspm.org para aprender más.
Community News
Interfaith Evening Prayer Service On Sunday, January 21, at 7:00pm, the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, along with the Lutheran Minneapolis Area Synod and St. Paul Area Synod, will gather at the Cathedral of Saint Paul to bring to a close a year of prayer to commemorate the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. Join us as we pray together with the National Lutheran Choir. Archbishop Bernard Hebda and Bishop Anne Svennungsen will celebrate the liturgy and Bishop Patricia Lull will preach.
Prayer Service for Life—Bus Available The 45th annual March for Life at the State Capitol and Prayer Service for Life at the St. Paul Cathedral will be held on Monday, January 22. The Prayer Service and Rally commemorate the lives of more than 60 million unborn babies and call attention to the Supreme Court decision in 1973 legalizing abortion. There will be a bus that morning leaving St. Peter’s parking lot (6730 Nicollet Ave S, Richfield) at 9:30am to attend the prayer service at the Cathedral only (we will not stop at the Capitol). There will be a free will offering to pay for the bus. If you would like to ride the bus, please be at St. Peter's parking lot by 9:20am. Find more event details at www.archspm.org/events. Human life is sacred... from its very
inception it reveals the creating hand of God. -Pope John XXIII
Next Door Neighbors—Somali
Join us at the Church of the Holy Name in Minneapolis on Tuesday, January 23, at 7:00pm for a free viewing of this PBS documentary, part of a video series exploring immigrant and refugee communities. It features both challenges and achievements of the Somali Community. In our own Twin Cities, our growing population of Somali neighbors is going through similar experiences. Come and learn more about these neighbors. Details at www.churchoftheholyname.org.
Wellness Series
NAMI Minnesota is proud to announce a free four part wellness workshop series that will bring members of our community together to learn about how different areas of wellness influence mental health. These 90 minute interactive workshops will include discussion, advice from experts, free giveaways, educational resources, and more. The sessions are: Sleep, January 18; Self Care & Mindfulness, February 15; Physical Activity & Mindfulness, March 15; and Eating with
Mental Health in Mind, April 19. All classes will take place 1:00—2:30pm on Thursdays at the Rondo Community Center (461 Dale St N, St. Paul). For details or to register, call Catherine at 651-645-2948, ext. 127, or send an email to [email protected].
Moving Forward in Sync With Your Soul
Whether contemplating a career change or feeling stuck on autopilot in other areas of your life, this workshop will help you move forward in sync with your truest self. Carolyn Kolovitz will lead this event from 1:00—4:00pm on Sunday, January 28, at the Loyola Spirituality Center in St. Paul. Registration is $50. For more information, contact [email protected] or call 651-641-0008.
2018 WINE: Catholic Women’s Conference WINE: Women In the New Evangelization invites women of all ages and stages to the Mary, Mother of the Church in Burnsville, on Saturday, February 10. The theme, Hope: An
Anchor for the Soul, is inspired by Saint Philomena’s example to fight against enemies of hope in order to shine as beacons of hope. The day includes inspirational talks, music, lunch, prayer, shopping, confession, chocolate, and more. Registration is $65. For more information and to register, visit www.CatholicVineyard.com and select the “Events” tab.
Catholic Schools Raffle Tickets—On Sale Now!
We are once again participating in the Catholic United Financial Catholic Schools Raffle. This is an amazing fundraiser where all money through ticket sales stays with your parish school, because CUF provides all prizes! Our students and families will be selling tickets after weekend Masses during January and February. You can also stop by either school office to buy tickets! The prizes you can win:
◊$100 Visa Gift Cards (15 winners)
◊$150 Amazon Gift Card (10 winners)
◊$200 Cabela’s Gift Card (6 winners)
◊iPad (5 winners)
◊Twins Tickets (4 winners)
◊55” HD Smart TV (4 winners)
◊Duluth Family Getaway (3 winners – tickets to Great Lakes Aquarium, Glensheen Mansion, Lake Superior Railway Museum, hotel) ◊Dream Vacation (1 winner - $5,000 travel voucher)
◊Grand Prize: Chevy Trax or $20,000 Cash (1 winner)
Sno*Ball Dinner, Dance and Auction
The Blessed Trinity Sno*Ball Dance, Dinner & Auction will be Saturday, February 3, and we would love to see you there! This annual event will once again be at our Social Hall from 6:00–10:00pm. There are all kinds of fun things to participate in including the dinner, bidding on silent auction items, dancing and games for the kids. Please join us—and bring the whole family! Tickets will be on sale at the door. Admission is $8 per person or $25 per family. Dinner tickets (which are not included in admission) are $6 for adults and $4 for kids.
Special Seniors Sno*Ball Tickets
$8 Senior Tickets include dinner and admission.
Three Parish Communities—ONE Spirit!
Blessed Trinity Catholic School Penn Ave Campus Preschool—Grade 3 612-866-6906 7540 Penn Ave S, Richfield Nicollet Ave Campus Grades 4—8 612-869-5200 6730 Nicollet Ave S, Richfield
www.btcsmn.org
School News
Parish Office Monday—Thursday: 8:30am—4:30pm; Friday: 8:30—12:00pm Phone: 612-869-2426 (including pastoral emergencies) www.strichards.com Parish Staff Fr. Mark Pavlik Pastor Ext 110 [email protected]
Dcn Bob Schnell Deacon [email protected]
Nicole Adams Office Manager, Bookkeeper Ext 100 [email protected]
Isidro Cardoso Maintenance Ext 109 [email protected]
Thomas Flood Facilities Manager Ext 109 [email protected]
Beth Gaetz Administrative Assistant habla Español
Ext 101 [email protected]
Donna Kavanaugh Handbell Choir Director [email protected]
Jolaine Liupakka Director of Pastoral Care
Ext. 113 [email protected]
Cindy Nedved Director of Liturgy & Hospitality Ext 112 [email protected]
Susie Osacho Director of Faith Formation Ext 120 [email protected]
Sheryl Rose Parish Administrator Ext 111 [email protected]
Betsy Sullivan Director of Music Ext 114 [email protected]
Sacramental Information Sacrament of Reconciliation—Saturday 4:00pm—4:30pm or by appointment with Fr. Mark.
Sacrament of Baptism—Parents should first review the information on our website and then contact Beth Gaetz.
First Eucharist/Confirmation—Contact Susie Osacho in the parish office to register for Faith Formation.
Marriage—Engaged couples contact Fr. Mark or Cindy at least six months in advance. Membership preferred.
Sacrament of Anointing—Twice annually; emergencies by appt.
Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist for Adults (RCIA)—Contact Susie Osacho in the Faith Formation office.
Readings for the Week of January 21
Sunday: Jon 3:1-5, 10/Ps 25:4-9/1 Cor 7:29-31/Mk 1:14-20
Monday: 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10/Ps 89:20-22, 25-26/Mk 3:22-30
Tuesday: 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19/Ps 24:7-10/Mk 3:31-35
Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:4-17/Ps 89:4-5, 27-30/Mk 4:1-20
Thursday: Acts 22:3-16/Ps 117:1bc, 2/Mk 16:15-18
Friday: 2 Tm 1:1-8/Ps 96:1-3, 7-8, 10/Mk 4:26-34
Saturday: 2 Sm 12:1-7, 10-17/Ps 51:12-17/Mk 4:35-41
Next Sunday: Dt 18:15-20/Ps 95:1-2, 6-9/1 Cor 7:32-35/Mk 1:21-28
Prayer Request St. Richard's Catholic Church prayer network consists
of many parishioners who pray daily for the needs and
concerns of our community. We also offer prayers of thanksgiving. Please print clearly. ________________________________________________
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Put your request in the collection basket at Mass or send it to the parish office. Copies of the Prayer Network are available in the wall rack in the Community Room. We can only print last names of prayer recipients if requester is identified as an authorized family member.
Last Week’s General Operating Support
January 13 & 14 Mass Attendance: 693 Contribution Envelopes: 136
Budgeted Weekly Giving $ 14,720
Actual Weekly Giving $ 10,306
($ 4,414) Fiscal Year July 1, 2017—June 30, 2018
YTD Budgeted Giving $ 449,920 Last Year YTD $440,629
YTD Actual Giving $ 443,201 Previous YTD $444,501
($ 6,719)
Daily Mass Intentions
Sat, Jan 20 5:00pm………………………….Edgar Witt†
Sun, Jan 21 9:00am………………………...For the Parish
11:00am…………………………...Pat Sable†
Wed, Jan 24 12:15pm……………….Mary & Steven Kain†
Thurs, Jan 25 8:00am…………………Vincent Wegscheid†
Fri, Jan 26 8:00am……………….……..George Halder†
Sat, Jan 27 5:00pm…………………...Robert Northrup†
Sun, Jan 28 9:00am………………………...For the Parish
11:00am………………….Dale Eggenberger†
Sunday, January 21 Sunday, January 21 Sunday, January 21 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:00am Mass (Fr. Mark Pavlik)—Church
9:15am Grade 1-8 Faith Formation—Community Room
11:00am Mass, RCIA Rite of Acceptance & Welcome, CLW
11:00am Pre-K & Kindergarten Faith Formation—Education Wing
12:00pm RCIA & Confirmation Gathering—Community Room
12:00pm Book Club—Small Conference Room (Ed Wing)
4:00pm St. Alphonsa Syro-Malabar Catholic Mass—Church
Monday, January 22Monday, January 22Monday, January 22 Day of Prayer for Protection of Unborn Children
8:00am Morning Prayer—Chapel
5:00pm BTCS Basketball Practice—Social Hall/Gym
5:45pm Girl Scouts—Education Wing
6:00pm Facilities Commission Meeting—Conference Room
Tuesday, January 23Tuesday, January 23Tuesday, January 23 Saints Vincent & Marianne Cope
8:00am Morning Prayer—Chapel
7:00pm Choir Rehearsal—Church
Wednesday, January 24Wednesday, January 24Wednesday, January 24 Saint Francis de Sales
10:00am Lend a Hand Ministry—Tom’s Office (Social Hall)
11:00am Lectionary Scripture Group—Small Conference Rm
12:15pm Mass (Fr. Mark Wehmann)—Chapel
Thursday, January 25Thursday, January 25Thursday, January 25 Conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle
8:00am Mass (Fr. Mark Wehmann)—Chapel
4:30pm BTCS Open House—Education Wing
5:00pm BTCS Basketball Practice—Social Hall/Gym
5:00pm Handbell Choir Practice—Church
6:00pm Community of Sant’Egidio Evening Prayer—Chapel
Friday, January 26Friday, January 26Friday, January 26 Saints Timothy & Titus
8:00am Mass (Fr. Mark Wehmann)—Chapel
5:00pm BTCS Basketball Practice—Social Hall/Gym
Saturday, January 27Saturday, January 27Saturday, January 27 Saint Angela Merici
3:30pm RCIA Small Group—Cove
4:00pm Reconciliation—Chapel
5:00pm Mass (Fr. Mark Wehmann)—Church
Sunday, January 28 Sunday, January 28 Sunday, January 28 Catholic Schools Week
9:00am Mass (Fr. Mark Wehmann)—Church
9:15am Grade 1-8 Faith Formation—Community Room
11:00am Mass & CLW (Fr. Mark Wehmann)—Church
11:00am Pre-K & Kindergarten Faith Formation—Education Wing
12:00pm RCIA & Confirmation Gathering—Community Room
4:00pm St. Alphonsa Syro-Malabar Catholic Mass—Church
9:30am Pastoral Care Commission—Conference Room
9:20am Bus to Prayer Service for Life—St. Peter’s Church
