August 28, 2016

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Wednesday morning there were only a few of us at daily Mass, but we were able to celebrate the feast of St. Bartholomew, an apostle. As I prepared for Mass, I was struck by the refrain to the responsorial psalm: “Your friends make known, O Lord, the glorious splendor of your Kingdom.” I have often wondered, prayed and pondered how the apostles went from rather ordinary, plain-spoken guys to powerful proclaimers of Jesus, the Risen Lord. No doubt their experience of the Resurrection and the coming of the Holy Spirit played major roles in their transformation. However, Mass on St. Bartholomew’s feast day graced me with a new understanding of an “apostle” (literally, “one who is sent”). The apostles were among the closest friends of Jesus and they were drawn into a deep and personal relationship with Jesus through the calling they received. Listening to Jesus, accompanying him and asking their questions enabled them to know him as much as humanly possible. Jesus changed the apostles through his daily interaction with them over the course of his public ministry and began to send them out to proclaim the “good news” of the Kingdom of God. After Jesus’ death, resurrection and the coming of the Holy Spirit, their transformation was complete and they remained faithful friends even unto a death like his own.

Although we may wish, at least on occasion, that we could have lived at the time of Jesus and followed him closely like the apostles, the amazing truth is that we can also be his friends. We are called, invited and nudged to draw close to the Lord, too. Jesus wants to accompany us day-by-day, speak to us in prayer and through scripture, and listen to our questions and concerns. One way to know Christ is through reading, studying and praying with the Bible, especially the gospels. St. Jerome, irascible character he was, clearly stated, “Ignorance of scripture is ignorance of Christ.” If you are not already doing so, I encourage you to read a portion of the Bible each day, perhaps the daily readings. Last year we offered a Bible study that was an overview of the Bible and I think that many found it very helpful. We are planning for the current year and it is a challenge to find a balance between a reasonable commitment of time and an in-depth study of scripture. I was hoping to focus on one of the gospels, perhaps Matthew, but most offerings are 20+ sessions. So, we are proposing an eight-week study on John’s Gospel, covering three sessions during Advent and five during Lent. You can talk me into the longer study or even repeating the introductory program; we simply need enough willing participants. Perhaps we can pray for a deeper desire to be a true friend of Jesus like St. Bartholomew and then act on it.

Sincerely in Christ,

P.S. There have been gentle reminders inviting you to participate in the Catholic Ministries Appeal 2016; both parishes are less than 60% toward their goals. Last year Holy Family exceeded its goal and the extra monies were added to the cemetery’s permanent care fund. Unfortunately, St. Joseph the Worker did not make the goal and we paid the shortfall this week, $17,008. Please support the Church’s ministries across southern Minnesota and our parishes.

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August 20 & 21, 2016

$ 6,164.27

Fiscal Year to Date

$ 47,961.69

St. Joseph the Worker

Fiscal Year to Date

$ 15,542.25

Holy Family

August 21, 2016

$1,722.50 Tuesday, August 30:

SJW 12:05pm - †John Keefe

Wednesday, August 31:

SJW 8:00am - †Neil Andring

Thursday, September 1:

HF 8:30am - †John Quiring

Friday, September 2:

Oak Terrace 9:15am - Word and Communion

SJW 12:05pm - †Michael Amberg

Saturday, September 3: 23rdSunday in Ordinary Time

SJW 5:00pm - †Janice Clausen

Sunday, September 4: 23rdSunday in Ordinary Time

HF 8:30am - For the Parishes

SJW 10:30am - †Genevieve Saba ______________________________________________ Monday: 1 Cor 2:1-5; Ps 119:97-102; Mk 6:17-29 Tuesday: 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Ps 145:8-14; Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: 1 Cor 3:1-9; Ps 33:12-15, 20-21; Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: 1 Cor 3:18-23; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lk 5:1-11 Friday: 1 Cor 4:1-5; Ps 37:3-6, 27-28, 39-40; Lk 5:33-39 Saturday: 1 Cor 4:6b-15; Ps 145:17-21; Lk 6:1-5 Sunday: Wis 9:13-18b; Ps 90:3-6, 12-17;

Phlm 9-10, 12-17; Lk 14:25-33

Mon. 8/29: 1:00pm Quilting Group - SJW

Sat. 9/3: 4:15pm Confessions - SJW

Sun. 9/4: 8:00am Confessions - HF

Congratulations to Jim Pfau the

“301” winner of $100 for August 20!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 SJW—5:00 P.M. MASS Reader: John Kanyusik Servers: Charlie Hurdrlik ECM: Terri DeGezelle, Mary Date, Peg Fallenstein,

Chuck Fox, Tom Hallett, 2 SUBS Needed Ushers: Matthew Murray, Tim Murray,

Terry Seigler, TJ Seigler Musicians: Cindy Lawrence, Tom Wilcox, Carolyn Fox

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 HF—8:30 A.M. MASS Reader: Kaitlyn Kirchner Servers: Jacque LeMay ECM: Megan Davis, Lisa Schultz, 1 SUB Needed Ushers: Jerry Hillesheim, Ted Goettl Musicians: Jan Osten, Dianne Rothfork, Barb Rock SJW—10:30 A.M. MASS Reader: Amber Brudelie Servers: Logan Gunther, Jacob Haley, Emily Coudron ECM: Connie Wallin, Dwight Wallin, Cindy Matuska, Donna Hansen, Richard Hansen, Carol Brady Usher: Alex Lucas, Matt McMonagle,

Ray Mettler, Travis Naylor Musicians: Kris Madsen, Tim Wendlandt,

Rachel Wendlandt, Nicole Caverny SJW—Doorkeeper: Dwight Wallin

Children’s Weekly Stewardship Treasure:

HF: $ 7.00 SJW: $ 63.60 REMEMBER Share your time and talent with us!

CMA 2016 - Remember if you have not yet done so

please contribute to the 2016 Catholic Ministries

Appeal. While both St. Joseph the Worker and Holy

Family have passed the half way point, we still have

a lot of money left to reach each goal.

SJW has raised $20,831, 56.92%

of its goal of $36,600.

HF has raised $5,570, 54.24%

of its goal of $10,270.

Thank you for your generosity!

Notice: Any changes to the next Ministry Schedule for

October - December 2016 need to be submitted to the Parish Office by September 9th. Once the schedule is completed and distributed changes can no longer be made. If you have not sent us your email yet, please do so as we only send out the completed schedules by email now. Thank you.

We welcome to the parish community,

Brantley Randall Weber, who was

baptized at SJW on Saturday, July 30th.

September Sun 11 Blessing of the Back Packs at HF - 8:30am/SJW-10:30am Mass Sat 17 HF Catechist Training 10:00am—12:00pm HF Fellowship Hall Wed 21 10th Grade Confirmation Orientation - 6pm, SJW Gym Sat 24 SJW Catechist Training 10:00am—12:00pm, SJW Gym Sun 25 SJW Fall Festival Wed 28 9th Grade Confirmation Orientation - 6pm, SJW Gym

October Sun 2 Faith Formation Kick Off at Jack McGowan's Wed 5 SJW Faith Formation begins for SJW K-10th, HF 8-10th 5:30pm - Simple Supper 6:00pm all gather in the church Sun 9 HF Faith Formation begins for grades K - 7th Wed 12 SJW Faith Formation - 5:30pm - Simple Supper for All 6:00-7:00pm - SJW K-10th grade, HF 8-10th grade in Mankato + SJW 1st Reconciliation Orientation Sun 16 HF Faith Formation- 9:30-10:30am - grades K - 7th + HF 1st Reconciliation Orientation Wed 19 MEA - No SJW-FF Classes Fri 21 Youth Group to Valley Scare Bring a friend! Sun 23 MEA - No HF-FF Classes Wed 26 SJW Faith Formation - 5:30pm - Simple Supper for All 6:00-7:00pm - SJW K-10th grade, HF 8-10th grade in Mankato + Trick or Treat with the Saints Sun 30 HF Faith Formation- 9:30-10:30am - grades K - 7th

August 28, 2016 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

LOOK IT UP - today’s Gospel Reading - Luke 14:1, 7-14

Have you ever rushed to get the “best seat” before someone else? All of us have done this at one time or another: Jesus wanted us to realize that when we do such a thing, we put ourselves before others, thinking that we are more important than other people.

Talk about it - What did Jesus tell us to do instead? How can we put the words of Jesus into practice? Jesus said, “Those who are last will be first and those who are first will be last.” What was he teaching us?

The Complete Children’s Liturgy Book

All students and their educators, from pre-school to PHD, are

invited to receive a special blessing in church on Sunday,

September 11th

. Bring your backpacks, book bags, briefcases,

tote bags, or lunch boxes. We will give thanks for students,

teachers and the opportunity for education.

(SJW) Last week: 00lbs. Items needed this

week: Condiments

On Monday, we welcomed students and parents back to school during our first annual Day One Celebration. All K-12 students and parents were greeted outside by teachers and staff, while balloons, music and signs helped to welcome all. Parents were then invited to stay for breakfast and an assembly. The energy was fantastic! We are looking forward to a wonderful school year!

Loyola is hiring a front desk receptionist for our Upper Campus, 145 Good Counsel Drive. Responsibilities include answering phones, greeting visitors and parents and general administrative duties. Hours: 7:45am-3:15pm on student contact days. To apply, please send resume to: employment@loyolacatholicschool.org

Save the Date! Wired to the Heart: 2016 Friday, October 28, MSU Ballroom More information to follow!

Thanks to all who purchased Lucky 20 tickets! Winners are:

$10,000:Elaine Koch, $5,000: Susan Peller, $1,000: Joe Fredrick, $500: Trudy Kunkel, Jerry & Marilu Bambery, $200: John Bastian, Gary Captain, Ryan Hassing, Glen & Heidi Coudron, Mike & Michelle Fisher, Rose Fritz, S. Margie Klein, Allan & Linda Kluever, Jack Kolars, Ann Leonard, Amy Orcutt, Mark Piepho, Dean Vollella, Dee Wright, Nancy Zwickey

We continue to receive inquiries, host tours, and enroll new families. If you know someone who is interested in learning more about Loyola, please contact us, 388-0600.

Your parish support makes all we do, learn, and celebrate at Loyola possible, as we guide students to their full potential, walk with them in faith and equip them to lead and serve.

Office Phone………...…………………388-3766

Parish Email…….…...…sjwhf@hickorytech.net

FAX……………………...…….………..388-2101

SJW Prayer Chain……...……...Joan: 388-5986

HF Prayer Chain…………..Margaret: 317-4785

Email: margaretbuss@yahoo.com

Rev. Timothy T. Reker - Pastor

Deacon John Rudd - Pastoral Associate

Deacon Preston Doyle - Parish Deacon

Nicole Hermer - Director of Parish Activities

Glenn Barnette - Bookkeeper

Connie Wallin - Faith Ministry Education

Kathy Moldan - HF Rel. Ed. Coor./Office Asst.

Cody Robeck - SJW Youth Coordinator

Lauren Bierer - Music Director

Jon Hermanson - SJW Custodial Engineer

Ben Moldan - HF Custodian

Phone……….………………………….388-0600

Website……………….loyolacatholicschool.org

Casey Breen - President

Trudi Clements - Executive Assistant

Adam Bemmels PreK-12 Principal

Summer Hours: Mon-Thurs: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Fri: 8:30am - 1:00 p.m.

Merle Braam, Dorothy Ziegler, Steve Klinkner,

Vanessa Ewert, George Kluzak, Richard

Johnson, John Allen, Jerry Schultz,

Pat Gardner, Dan Ewert, Ronald Olsen,

Therese Breiter, Brian Cline, George Larson,

Phil Reiland, Henry (Stalberger) Schladweiler

Eleanor Caven to Celebrate 90th Birthday! - An Open House on Sunday,

September 18 will honor Eleanor Caven for her 90th birthday. The open house will be held in the St. Joseph the Worker church hall from 2 - 4 pm. No gifts, please.

HF Holiday Fair - This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Holy Family

Holiday Fair. If you would be willing to donate raffle prizes for the Holiday Fair, please let Lori Meixell or Sue Hanson know by Sept 20th. Thank you!

After School Tutoring - The Good Counsel Learning Center is now

accepting registrations for after school tutoring for children and youth in reading and math. Sessions are one hour in length at 3:00 or 4:00, usually once or twice each week. Tutoring for adults is available from 9:00 – 3:00 Monday through Friday. The charge is $25.00 per hour. Scholarship assistance is available with verification of financial need. Volunteers are needed, especially women to help refugee women in their homes learn functional English. Call Sr. Dorothy for further information: 507-389-4229 or visit the website at www.gclearningcenter.org.

The Good Counsel Learning Center is sponsoring a fun evening

September 17th on the Loyola parking lot from 6 - 10 pm. Shrimpin' on the Hill includes a Shrimp Boil, Live Auction, Paddle Raise, Cash Bar, and dancing under a full moon. Tickets $40. Casual attire. For tickets and more information, see the Twin Rivers Center for the Arts website, www.twinriversarts.org, or call the Good Counsel Learning Center at 507-389-4229.

Echo Food Shelf Fundraiser - Mini Marathon September 17, 2016 at

10:30am at ECHO food Shelf 1014 S. Front Street. $25 Registration Fee. For more information, call 507-345-7508 or go to www.echofoodshelf.org to learn more and register.

See Reverse Side for Raffle Ticket Information! Next Large Group Planning Meeting:

Wednesday, September 7th at 6:30pm

in the Parish Office Meeting Room

Silent Auction

We need items for the silent auction! Please drop off items in the boxes in the church entrances or at the Parish Office. Popular silent auction items could include gift certificates, themed baskets, sporting event or entertainment tickets, wine, or family passes to MN Zoo/

Southern MN Children’s Museum. Get your thinking caps on!

Jar Raffle

We need filled jars for the Jar Raffle! Remember all ages like to play this game. Fill those jars with treasures and drop them off at the Parish Office or church entrances.

We are hoping for at least 500 filled jars this year!

Prizes for Games

We are in need of prizes for the Children’s games! Please new items only. Popular prizes include Lego’s, craft sets, stuffed animals, candy, and Hot Wheels. Drop off prizes to the

Parish Office or boxes in the parish entrances. Please mark what your donation is for.

Granny’s Corner

Get ready to donate your homemade items! From the kitchen: pies, cookies, snacks, salsa, jellies and garden produce. From the craft room: doll clothes, blankets, mittens,

scarves, woodworking, jewelry or your favorite Pinterest project! Any questions: call Jeanne Hassing 345-7327

Volunteers

We need MANY volunteers to work the day of the festival, as well as volunteers to make cakes/desserts for the Sweet Treats Casino and pies.

ALL sign-up sheets are now in the front and side entrances of the church!

How are you going to help make this years Hubbell Harvest Festival the best one yet

Get yours now!

Available at the Parish Office or sold after Saturday 5pm and

Sunday 10:30am Masses at St. Joseph the Worker

or contact Carol Brady at 507-381-1381 or Shirley Piepho at 507-327-5305

$5/ticket

RAFFLE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE!

$5/ticket X

_________ tickets

= $__________

Due to gambling and control

regulations we are unable to mail out

tickets. Feel free to fill out this mock

ticket and send it in with payment to

the Parish Office and we will place

your real ticket in the drawing.

Mail to:

St. Joseph the Worker

Attn: Nicole

423 West 7th Street

Mankato, MN 56001

CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER & HOLY FAMILY PARISH To advertise, contact Nicole at the parish office

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