October 16, 2016 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Pastoral Staff…………….……….Fr. Matthew Crane Office…………………….………….…….218 924-2605 Email……………...…............fathercrane@gmail.com Website:……………..tri-parishcommunity.yolasite.com

Cluster and CTK Homebound Contact: Don Clasemann……….………………..320-552-0202

Christ the King (CTK) Parish Office………….….….....……........320 594-2291 Email…….....…....…….…ctkoffice@embarqmail.com Hours…….……..Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Secretary/Bookkeeper….….........Roxanne Determan Religious Education Coordinator….Beverly Geraets Phone: 320 237-0364 bgeraets.ctkparish@gmail.com CTK Catholic School…….………....…….320 594-6114 Dean of Students ………………………Sarah Becker Website:………..…………..christthekingschool.org

Saint Joseph, Clarissa (SJC) Parish Office………………...….……..….218 756-2205

Email………...…….....…..stjoschu@eaglevalleytel.net Hours…………............Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Secretary/Bookkeeper…......……..…........Barb Brown Volunteer Coordinator……………….….Leann Olson Rel. Ed. Coordinators... Bev Desotell…..320 594-6383 Eileen Uhlenkamp…….218 756-3614

Homebound Contact/Eileen Uhlenkamp….756-3614

Saint Joseph, Bertha (SJB) Parish Office……………….……...….…..218 924-2144 Email………………........stjoseph_bertha@yahoo.com Hours….…………..…Thursday, 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m. Secretary…………………………....…..Kathy Wagner Bookkeeper…………………………….....Laura Miner Religious Education Coordinator: Elizabeth Schwartz.................................218 385-2148 elizabethofsaintjoseph@gmail.com

CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH OF

BROWERVILLE 720 Main Street North

P.O. Box 83 Browerville, MN 56438

SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH OF

CLARISSA 105 John Street South

P.O. Box 5 Clarissa, MN 56440

SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH OF

BERTHA 201 Cherry Street

P.O. Box 158 Bertha, MN 56437

A Note from our Pastor, Fr. Matthew Crane

AD ORIENTEM - INOPPORTUNE

In the middle of the 19th Century, as the issue of Papal Infallibility was being debated across Europe and the First Vatican Council, the Council that would ultimately define it, was taking shape, Blessed John Henry Newman was asked what he thought about this doctrine that the pope could not err. Newman stated that based on the scriptures, the witness of the Fathers, the tradition of the Church, and his own prayer and discernment, he thought it was true - the pope enjoyed a gift from the Holy Spirit such that he could not be wrong when teaching faith and morals. That said, Newman thought it was a bad time to bring it up.

Europe in the 19th Century was shaken by several minor revolutions, trying to sort the good and bad trends stemming from the Enlightenment, and generally unsure if the Church was a superstitious leftover from the Middle Ages or the basis for all of Western Civilization. In such an environment, a bold claim to supernatural perfection would at best stir the pot and at worst bring down frantic retribution. In short, Newman felt that proclaiming Papal Infallibility was “inopportune.”

Analogously, Bishop Kettler has been in touch and expressed his desire that ad orientem celebration not take place in the Diocese of Saint Cloud. Obedient to the bishop, I will not be introducing ad orientem this Advent as previously announced. As pastor of the diocese, Bishop Kettler has determined it would be inopportune.

Sincerely in Christ,

Fr. Matthew Crane

Saint Joseph of Bertha Loose 48.00 Votive Candles 3.00 Adult 929.00 Cemetery Donation 75.00 Child 14.47 Total Regular 991.47

Last Saturday Mass Count: 96

Christ the King of Browerville Loose 335.00 Vigil Candles 34.00 Adult 2,551.00 Flood Relief 25.00 Child 6.60 CTK School 400.00 Total Regular 2,892.60 Elevator 25.00 Coffee and Rolls 93.00 Heat/Air Cond. 45.00

Last Sunday Mass Count: 203 Saint Joseph of Clarissa Loose 82.77 Votive Candles 6.00 Adult 1,175.00 Religious Education 10.00 Child 13.40 Church Maintenance 131.00 Total Regular 1,272.17 Human Development 10.00

Last Sunday Mass Count: 117

Stewardship

Liturgical Ministers

MASS SCHEDULE

MONDAY, OCTOBER 17 - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2016

Monday, October 17 – Saint Ignatius of Antioch Ephesians 2:1-10/Luke 12:13-21 No Holy Mass

Tuesday, October 18 – Saint Luke 2 Timothy 4:10-17b/Luke 10:1-9 6:00 p.m. Adoration and Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:00 p.m. †Jerry Loegering Bertha

Wed., Oct. 19 - Saints John de Brebeuf & Issaac Jogues Ephesians 3:2-12/Luke 12:39-48 10:00 a.m. Adoration for one hour before Mass 11:00 a.m. †Harry Marte Browerville

Thursday, October 20 – Weekday Ephesians 3:14-21/Luke 12:49-53 8:00 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 8:30 a.m. Mass Clarissa Adoration for one hour after Mass 11:00 a.m. †Gordon Johnson CTCCC

Friday, October 21 - Weekday Ephesians 4:1-6/Luke 12:54-59

8:30 a.m. †James Steinmetz Browerville Adoration for one hour after Mass

Saturday, October 22 – Weekday Ephesians 4:7-16/Luke 13:1-9

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sirach 35:12-18/2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18/Luke 18:9-14

Weekend Mass Times Saturday, October 22 4:30 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:30 p.m. †Nick Moenkedick Bertha

Sunday, October 23 8:00 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 8:30 a.m. †Deceased members of the Peter Sr. and Ida Kaluza family Browerville

10:30 a.m. People of the Parishes Browerville

10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass will be held in Browerville while painting is done

at St. Joseph’s in Clarissa

Saint Joseph of Bertha Saturday, October 22, 5:30 p.m.

Rosary: Loren Heinze Lector: Jacob Bakken EMHC: Bill Hartman, Deb Hartman, Andrew Freyholtz Sacristan: Kathy Bastian Servers: Sarah Bakken and Libby Hartman

Ushers: James Follmer and Luke Follmer Money Counters: Leo Haisman and Vicki Larson Church Cleaning (Oct. 24-30): Paula Discher, Betty Lipinski, and Gerry & Deanna Lipinski

Christ the King of Browerville Sunday, October 23, 8:30 a.m. Rosary: Lee and Mary Martinek Lector: Mike Salber Servers: Zak Irsfeld, Tate Johnson EMHC: Glennda Kotula, John Dorn, DelRae Mensen, Dave Benning Ushers for October: Jim and Arlene Woeste, Mark Irsfeld, Anna Salber Church Cleaning: Ron & Jill Stalberger, Andrew Statema family, Connie Statema

Saint Joseph of Clarissa Wednesday, October 19, CTCCC Rosary - George Sovich Sunday, October 23, 10.30 a.m. at CTK in Browerville

Lector: Kim M. EMHC: Allen B., Rita T., Eileen Sacristan: Rita T. Servers: Dale Bulcher and Jedd Bulcher Ushers: Mike & Laura Rolfes

Prayer Chain Lines: Christ the King: Karen Benning . . . . .(320) 594-6163 Kathy Lucas . . . . . . . (320) 594-6202

St. Joseph, Bertha: Jeanette Scott . . . . . (218) 924-4385 Ginger Gilbert . . . . (218) 924-2434

St. Joseph, Clarissa: Bernadette King . .(218) 738-4135 MaryAnn Kotval...(218) 756-2362

Welcome! We are happy to register you as a parishioner of Christ the King (320) 594-2291,

Saint Joseph, Bertha (218) 924-2144 or St. Joseph, Clarissa (218) 756-2205.

Please call the parish office that you would like to register at and we will be happy to help you.

Saint Joseph of Clarissa

Saint Joseph of Bertha

Religious Education News No religion for this week for high school or elementary, because of MEA. Classes will resume on Friday, October 28 for the elementary.

Confirmation candidates and parents meet tonight,

Sunday, October 16, at 7 p.m.

Remodeling - Mass at CTK in Browerville at 10:30 a.m.

St. Mary’s Mission Meeting—Wednesday, October 19

Finance & Pastoral Meetings - Thursday, October 20

Upcoming Mother/Daughter Luncheon to be held on

Saturday, October 22 starting at 10:30 a.m. All women of St.

Joseph Parish are invited. Please call Gina at 218-756-2472 or Rita at 218-738-5781 with RSVP or leave a message at the parish office 218-756-2205.

Gordon’s Men Chorus at Shepherd of the Valley, Clarissa will

be on Sunday, October 23 at 2 p.m. Free will offering ~ Coffee to follow

Parish Life Meeting— Tuesday, October 25 at 7 p.m.

Thank you to all who donated items for the Mary Jo Copeland

Foundation! It was truly appreciated!

Religious Education– Confirmation candidates and

parents meet at St. Joseph’s, Clarissa, tonight. Sunday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. There will be NO classes on October. 19.

Safe Environment - Each year the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops in the Charter for the Pro-tection of Children and Young People require that our faith formation programs offer training for all children about personal safety. This year we will be using What Tadoo for students in Grades K-6. We will be showing this October 26. Parents are welcome to view the DVD prior to its showing, join us for class, or sign an opt-out form. Thank you to all who donated clothing and items for the Mary Jo Copeland Foundation! Butch and Carol Rice generously drove the items down to her complex. It was truly appreciated by Mary Jo. God bless you all!

Christian Mothers will be meeting Tuesday, October 18

Food & Fellowship POTLUCK - Sat., Oct. 29. Group C to host. Please bring something to share, and join in fellowship.

Christ the King of Browerville

CTK School is closed October 20 & 21 for Fall Holiday. On Wed., Oct. 19, school will be released at 12:15 p.m.

Pizza Corner Pizzas & Christmas Wreath Fundraisers have started. Families will be selling these items until October 26. Please call the school if you would like to place an order or call CTK School parents.

Marathon for Non-Public Education raised $8,776 this year. What a testament for Catholic Education. Students will be enjoying special rewards in the next few weeks and finish with a Family Movie Night on November 18. Thank you to all who support Christ the King School.

Christ the King Catholic School

Confirmation candidates and parents meet at St. Joseph’s, Clarissa, tonight, Sunday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m.

Christian Women Annual Coffee Cake Sale will be held on Saturday, November 12. Baking will be done on Friday, November 11. Please bring your baking donations marked for the sale to the church basement. The following items are needed: Butter, white sugar, flour, Blue Bonnet margarine, mini-marshmallows, paper plates and 9-inch aluminum pie tins. Sign-up sheets for times you would be able to help with coffee cake baking are in the church entrances. Please take a moment to sign-up.

Christian Women Raffle tickets will be handed out before Mass this weekend to all the women of the parish.

Christ the King Parish Fiscal Year End Report (July 1, 2015 thru June 30, 2016) is available in the church entrances for you to pick up.

Baptized in Christ

Bridget Marie Miner

Infant daughter of Luke & Laura Miner

ACT-OBERFEST Variety Show Join us Today, Sunday, Oct.16th, 2 – 4 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center for entertainment for the entire family. No tickets needed, but all guests will have an opportunity to con-tribute to Generation Next, a fund for diocesan youth retreats and faith activities. For more information, call the foundation (320) 258-7653.

Company of Parishes

Area Events

Company of Parishes Events Calendar

TODAY, Sunday, October 16… ActOberfest, Freeport from 2-4 p.m. CTK RE/Confirmation Candidates & Parents 7 p.m.

Tuesday, October 18...SJB Christian Mother’s Mtg. after Holy Mass Wednesday, October 19………………..SJC St. Mary’s Mission Mtg. Thursday, October 20…………...…SJC Finance Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Pastoral Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 22….SJC Mother/Daugher Luncheon 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, October 25…………….……….SJC Parish Life Mtg. 7 p.m. Saturday, October 29……………….SJB Food & Fellowship Potluck Monday, October 31……………..All Saints Day Mass SJC at 4 p.m. Tuesday, November 1…...…(Holy Day of Obligation) Mass 11 a.m. CTK Wednesday, November 2……..All Souls Day Mass SJB at 7:30 p.m.

God’s Men Gathering Last Saturday of the month, October 29, at SJC at 7 a.m. All men are welcome!

Save the Date: Christ the King Home & School Sewing and Crafting Retreat—Nov. 4, 5, & 6.

Confirmation Candidates and parents meet at St. Joseph’s in Clarissa tonight, Sunday evening, October 16, at 7 p.m.

Healing Mass—October 24, 2016 at Saint Henry’s Catholic Church in Perham. Join the Fraternity of Priests of the St. Cloud Diocese for a Healing Mass.

4:00 pm: Adoration & Prayers with the Priests 6:00 pm: Confession, Adoration continues 6:50 pm: Benediction 7:00 pm: Mass 8:00-10:00 pm: Individual Prayers for Healing

Our Lady of the Angels Church Chow Mein Dinner

Thursday, October 20, 2016 4 to 7:30 p.m. Sauk Centre, MN - 207 7th St. Sauk Centre

Adults $8.50—Children age 4 to 9, $5.00 Raffle tickets will be available for $1 each

Proceeds help subsidize Holy Family School

World Mission Sunday is October 23. Pope Francis’s intention for the month of October is “That World Mission Sunday may renew within all Christian communities the joy of the gospel and the responsibility to announce it.” We are invited to act in solidarity this day, as we pray and share our gifts to help build-up the church around the world where the witness of Christ is still needed most.

Diocesan Senior High Youth Rally – The rally will be held on Sunday, October 30, 11:45 a.m.-7:30 p.m. at Saint John’s Univer-sity. The day includes keynote speaker Mike Patin, recreation opportunities, praise and wor-ship, Mass with Bishop Kettler, interactive workshop, wonderful food, dance and much more. For more information and to register please contact Victoria Bulcher at at Vbulcher@stmaryslp.org or (320) 360-5193 or you can call

Catholic Education Ministries at: 320-251-0111.

All 6th-9th graders are invited to St. Ann’s in Wadena for a NET retreat this Thursday, October 20 (MEA) from 1:00-8:00 p.m. There will be great games, skits, confession, and will close with Mass at 7:30 p.m. Contact Victoria Bulcher at Vbulcher@stmaryslp.org or (320) 360-5193 for more information or to register.

All Saints Day, November 1—Mass Times will be Monday, October 31 at 4 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Clarissa, and Tuesday, November 1 at 11 a.m. at Christ the King. All Souls Day Mass is at 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s, Bertha.