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Central Office in Holdingford Hours: Mon.-Wed. 10 to 3, Thurs. 1 to 5
Website: tworiverscatholic.com Office: (320) 228-0105 Father: (320) 228-0110 In case of emergency or a death, call Father at the Rectory 746-2231. Parish Pastoral Team Father Gregory Mastey, Pastor Kris n Molitor, New Evangeliza on Coordinator [email protected] Janice Wuebkers, Business Manager Office hours: Wed. 10 to 3 p.m. [email protected] Sidney Ebnet, Secretary [email protected] Jessie Johnson, Bulle n Editor bulle [email protected] Confession Times: Before daily Mass And by appointment
Marriage: Couples are to begin
prepara on 6-12 months in advance and must call the Central Office to meet with Father Gregory before se ng a date. Diocesan Marriage Prepara on Classes are required.
Bap sm: Call the Central Office to
schedule Bap sm.
Shut-Ins: Please call us.
New Parishioners: Please introduce yourself to Father a er Mass and call the Central Office. If you are leaving our parishes please call the central office so we can update our census. Thank you.
Address: P.O. Box 308 Holdingford, MN 56340
The Catholic Communities of Holdingford, St. Anna, and St. Wendel
All Saints, Holdingford Immaculate Concep on, St. Anna
St. Columbkille, St. Wendel The Twenty-Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time
September 12, 2021
The Almighty has done great things for me
Jesus asked them, “But who do you say that I am?”
Peter said to him in reply, “You are the Christ.” ~Mark 8:29
Remember in prayer all who are in need of the Lord’s healing: Teckla Scegura, Dave Scegura, Lee Larkey, Arnold Voss,
Theresa & LeRoy Johannes, Fr. Gregory, Shelley Ostendorf, Leon Opatz, Jerome Young, David Fischer, Idella Moore,
Tom Studniski, Loren Philippi, Ardith Mosier, Mickey Jeffers, Carol Kuklok, Casey Tschida, Emily Rudnicki, Ambrose Gertken
Art Harlander Sr., Bonnie Woitalla, Laverne Woidylla, Allan Warzecha, Al Maslowski, Frances Breth, Bernice Hadley
David Platz, Jr., Laverne Woidylla, Pat Euteneuer
Let Jesus Heal You!
Eucharistic Adoration Cluster Adora on Every Monday and a er weekday Masses 12 noon to 8 p.m All Saints – St. Mary’s
Prayer Lines All Saints: Ramona Fedor 746-2395 Kathleen Ebnet 746-2227 Immaculate Concep on: Shirley Schwalbe 356-7209 Chris ne Maleska 356-7246 St Columbkille: Esther Struzyk 251-4984 Susan Opatz 363-8160
Listen to the Rosary led by Fr. Gregory and Fr. Mark Stang on KASM 1150 AM at 6:00 p.m. daily.
Listen to Fr. Gregory’s Rural Life Radio Show on KYES 1180 or 93.5 FM at 8:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m. and
The Healing Power of God
Call the Central Office if you would like to be added or removed from the Prayer List. Let us know if you’d like a visit from Fr. Gregory for prayers or Sacraments
The Churches of St. Edward, St. Francis of Assisi, and St. Mary is seeking a full me Office Manager or Part-Time Secretary or Bookkeeper. The Church Office Manager is both Secretary and Bookkeeper posi on which is responsible for coordina ng and execu ng the tasks to ensure the church office operates efficiently. Full Time posi on is 30 hrs/week as hours are flexible. Please see the website for details: www.238catholic.org
Homebound Team for the Eucharist All Saints and St. Columbkille parish are working on rebuilding the Communion to the Home-bound Team. If you would be interested in helping in either parish, please contact Joe Christensen at [email protected] or 746-2619.
Evangelization Corner ~Kristin Molitor
On September 15th we celebrate the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows.
Prayer to Our Lady of Sorrows Our mother of sorrows, with strength from above you stood by the cross, sharing in the sufferings of Jesus, and with tender care you bore him in your arms, mourning and weeping. We praise you for your faith, which accepted the life God planned for you. We praise you for your hope, which trusted that God would do great things in you. We praise you for your love in bearing with Jesus the sorrows of his passion. Holy Mary, may we follow your example, and stand by all your children who need comfort and love. Mother of God, stand by us in our trials and care for us in our many needs. Pray for us now and at the hour of our death. Amen!
October 2 – Honoring Marriage Day Held at St. Mary’s in Melrose. This event is for couples celebra ng their 5th, 25th, 40th, 50th and 60+ anniversaries. If interested contact Jan Zylla at [email protected]
Weekly Readings
DAYS FOR LIFE
Monday: 1 Tm 2:1-8/Lk 7:1-10 Tuesday: Nm 21:4b-9/Phil 2:6-11/ Jn 3:13-17 Wednesday: 1 Tm 3:14-16/Jn 19:25-
27 or Lk 2:33-35 Thursday: 1 Tm 4:12-16/Lk 7:36-50 Friday: 1 Tm 6:2c-12/Lk 8:1-3 Saturday: 1 Tm 6:13-16/Lk 8:4-15 Sunday: Wis 2:12, 17-20/Jas 3:16-
4:3/Mk 9: 30-37
Online Giving August 2021 AS $ 1,891.00 IC $ 2,500.00 SC $ 740.00
Thank you for your generosity! “For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” ~Luke 12:34
Financial Contributions P September 5, 2021 AS $ 4,621.00 IC $ 5,120.00 SC $ 2,131.00
World Wide Marriage Encounter Ready to refresh your marriage? October 8-10th at Christ the King retreat Center in Buffalo MN. For informa on call Brent & Tracy Chessen (612) 756-8720.
Promises for those who pray about the 7 Sorrows of Mary: I will grant peace to their families. They will be enlightened about the divine mysteries. I will console them in their pains and I will accompany them in their work. I will give them as much as they ask for as long as it does not oppose the adorable will of my divine Son or the sanc fica on of their souls. I will defend them in their spiritual ba les with the infernal enemy and I will protect them at every instant of their lives. I will visibly help them at the moment of their death, they will see the face of their mother. I have obtained from my divine Son, that those who propagate this devo-
on to my tears and dolors, will be taken directly from this earthly life to eternal happiness since all their sins will be forgiven and my Son and I will be their eternal consola on and joy.
Newly Baptized Sylvia Grace Fleck
daughter of Jonah and April September 5, 2021,
Immaculate Conception
News & Events
Weekly Offering
Are you being called to Ministry?
Job openings Immaculate Concep on Ministry Scheduler-volunteer Responsible for making the schedule for lectors, Eucharis c Ministers, ushers and servers 4
mes a year. Sacristan Coordinates with Father to prepare the church for Mass.
All Saints Flower Decorator-volunteer needed for All Saints-St. Hedwig’s Church cleaning-paid All Saints-St. Hedwig’s is looking for an immediate replacement for Ka e Vouk who is leaving for college. This is 3-5 hours/week.
All Cluster Faith Forma on help-volunteer All programs are looking for teachers, classroom helpers, subs tute teachers, and other volunteers.
Sue Thayer will be speaking on Friday, September 24 from 10 –noon at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Sue shares her knowledge and vast experience in the abor on industry and her miraculous conversion. Contact Judy or Jan with ques ons. [email protected] or [email protected] September 22 to October 31 View the St. Cloud 40 Days for Life website for details: https://www.40daysforlife.com/en/st.cloud
We will be going back to our normal Bap sm Class schedule in 2022. The Class dates will be: January 8th, April 9th, July 9th and Oc-tober 8th.
The St. Cloud Diocesan Council of Catholic Women are sponsoring their 67th Fall Conference on September 18th at St. John’s Parish, Foley. Regis-tra on $20. Mail checks to: Lora Knafla 11719 16th Ave. NW, Rice MN 56367. 8:30 light breakfast, 9:15 Business mee ng, 10:00 a.m. Talk: St. Joseph: A Saint for our Times, 11:00 a.m. Mass. For more informa on: stclouddccw.org
Albany Pioneer Days Remember the good old days? Bring the whole family and join the fun. Be sure to a end the 47th annual Albany Pioneer Days on September 16,17,18 and 19th. This year is a four day show features Interna onal tractors and Equipment, Gas Engines, Trucks and related equipment. Great fun for everyone, young, old and in-between!! Call 249-0331 or Check the website for details www.albanypioneerdays.com. Everyone welcome to join in our Masses– see schedule this bulle n.
Parish News & Events Are you looking to find peace and direc on during this me of turmoil in our world?
Join us for an evening of reflec on with Dan Burke, Catholic speaker and author of Into The Deep: Finding Peace through Prayer and Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits on Thursday, September 23 at 7 pm at the Church of All Saints - St. Hedwig in Holdingford.
Dan will offer a powerful presenta on on the importance of daily, personal prayer (mental prayer) and why it is needed now more than ever.
The evening will include a presenta on, Q&A session with Dan, and conclude with adora on.
Free copies of Dan’s book, Into the Deep: Finding Peace through Prayer can be found in the back of every church. Be sure to grab a copy and discover the beauty, joy and peace that can be found in daily prayer. Contact Kris n Molitor: [email protected]
All Cluster con nued
Rural Catholic Singles Group Join in for prayer, topical informa on and discussions for single people who are discerning their voca on and looking for social connec ons in the process. Our next mee ng will be Saturday, September 11th from 8-9:30 p.m. at All Saints- St. Mary’s. Contact Janel Heinen 290-2877 to find out more informa on about this newly formed group mee ng for fun and faith!
Our Women’s Group Women's group will meet on Tuesday, September 20th at 10:30 a.m. All Saints- St. Mary’s and 7 p.m. Immaculate Concep on. For ques ons contact Kris n Molitor at: (320) 228-0105 [email protected] Well Read Mom We are beginning a new year of Well-Read Mom and would love to have others join our group. We will meet monthly on the first Saturday of the month at 7:30-9AM at Immaculate Concep on Church at St. Anna. This year’s theme is “The Family,” Each month we read and have conversa ons about books that correspond to themes of a woman’s life. You do not need to be a mom to join and there are scholarships available to help cover the annual cost of $44.95. If you have any ques ons or are interested in a scholarship to cover registra on costs text or call Susan at 320-224-6052. Due to Labor Day, our first mee ng will be on Saturday September 11th at 7:30AM. If it is nice we will meet outside so bring a lawn chair. Find out more and register at wellreadmom.com . Register soon to receive this year’s guide book.
Immaculate Concep on Flooring bid Our first flooring bid came in at just over$30,000. Chris an Mothers will have their next mee ng on September 27th at 7p.m. in the church basement. All ladies are invited and encouraged to a end.
St. Columbkille Chris an Women will be having their next mee ng on Thursday, September 9th at 7:00 p.m. in the room behind the sacristy. All women are welcome to a end. Thank you to the St. Columbkille Chris an Women for purchasing two white altar cloths. It is much appreciated. Ministry Schedules are now in the back church.
All Saints Cash Raffle Tickets are available for our cash raffle drawing on our feast day, November 1st. We are selling 200 ckets at $100 each. The grand prize is $5,000. If you would like to purchase
ckets or help sell ckets please see one of the finance commi ee members (Bob Pueringer, Joan Frie, Pa y Becker, Steve Proko or Tricia Opatz) or contact Judy Heitzman at 746-2361.
St. John Chrysostom 4th-century Church Father know for his eloquent preaching; recognized as a Doctor of the Church
Feast Day: September 13th. “The love of husband and wife is the force that welds society together.” ~ St John Chrysostom
Living Divine Mercy Beginning Sept. 8, at 5:30 p.m., Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, will host "Living Divine Mercy," a 30-minute program on the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) and streaming on ewtn.com. Join him each Wednesday as he and others present teaching on the Divine Mercy message as well as stories about Divine Mercy “miracles” in the real lives of Marian Helpers.
Building Commi ee Mee ng Tuesday, September 21st at 7:00 p.m. at All Saints-St. Mary’s
All Cluster ACC Thursday, September 16th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Columbkille
Faith Forma on Directors All Saints: Katrina Kolles 292-1575 [email protected] Immaculate Concep on: St. Columbkille: Jenny Revermann 249-9939 [email protected] Confirma on: Youth Minister: Kyle VanOverbeke [email protected]
Mass Schedule Mon. Sept. 13
Saint John Chrysostom, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 8:00 a.m. St. Columbkille with Adora on Alois Luethmers
Tues. Sept. 14
The Exalta on of the Holy Cross 8:00 a.m. Immaculate Concep on with Adora on James Hadley Jr.
Wed. Sept. 15
Our Lady of Sorrows 8:00 a.m. All Saints-St. Hedwig’s with Adora on
Thurs. Sept. 16
Saints Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian, Bishop and Martyrs 6:00 p.m. St. Columbkille Donald Blonigen
Fri. Sept. 17
Saint Robert Bellamine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church No Mass
Sat. Sept. 18
5:00 p.m. St. Columbkille Good Harvest
Sun. Sept. 19
Twenty-Fi h Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. All Saints For the People 10:00 a.m. Immaculate Concep on Norma Streit
Family Faith Formation & GIFFT (Generations In Family Faith Together)
It’s going to be
EPIC Mega-Fun Games & Faith-Filled Friendship!
Every Person In Christ
Have a blast with friends and grow closer to God!
WE WANT YOU HERE! Youth Nights will take place every Wednesday after
Faith Formation for grades 6-12 from 7:45-8:30 p.m. at
All Saints-St. Hedwig’s Basement, Holdingford. Students from ANY parish may attend.
Questions: Kyle VanOverbeke-Youth Minister The first night of EPIC
will be on September 22nd. This is the first class night of faith formation classes.
Opening Mass for Faith Formation for all students and Parents Everyone welcome to attend! September 15th Teaching Mass at Arban All Saints-St. Hedwig’s if rain
Eleanor Wentland from the All Saints Chris an Mothers/Rosary Sodality
Keep our students and teachers in your prayers!
Church Name and Address: The Catholic Communi es of Bowlus, Holdingford and St. Anna 311 River Street, P.O. Box 308 Holdingford, MN 56310 Bulle n Number: 392949 Phone: (320) 228-0105 Contact person: Jessie Johnson Email: bulle [email protected] Transmission me: Wednesdays at 11:00 Sunday Date of Publica on: September 12, 2021 Number of pages sent: 5 plus this sheet Special instruc ons: Please send our usual 650 bulle ns. Thank you and blessings for a good day!