december 11 2011 bulletin

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D ECEMBER 11, 2011 - T HIRD S UNDAY OF A DVENT

Ztw|t TzxCatholic Church & School

215 Second Street West + Chaska, Minnesota + www.gachaska..org + (952) 227-4000

NORMAL PARISH OFFICE HOURSMonday - Friday ~ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. For times other than those listed, please call the Parish Office.

DAILY MASS SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEK: WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEK: Monday, December 12 th~ 8 a.m. Saturday, December 17 th ~ 5 p.m.Tuesday, December 13 th ~ 8 a.m. (Word & Communion Service) Sunday, December 18 th ~ 8 a.m. Wednesday, December 14 th ~ 5:30 p.m. 10 a.m.Thursday, December 15 th ~ 5:30 p.m. . Noon (in Spanish)Friday, December 16 th ~ 9:20 a.m. 6:15 p.m.Saturday, December 17 th ~ 9:20 a.m. (at Auburn Manor)


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Thanks to Guardian Angels Church for being this weeks sponsor

12/04/2011 #5332 Bill Paal 12/05/2011 #5104 Dave Reedy12/06/2011 #5257 Charles Kuehl 12/07/2011 #5159 Bruce Borman12/08/2011 #4965 Tony Koll 12/09/2011 #4963 Patrick Dempsey12/10/2011 #4840 Jason Biwer

Church & School StaffListed Alphabetically

E-Mails for Staff: [email protected] Example: [email protected]

Fr. Doug Ebert, Pastor 227-4000 Sara Anderson, Bookkeeping/Music Assistant 227-4000Rev. Mr. Jim Bauhs, Deacon 227-4092 Amy Gallus, School Principal 227-4010 Fr. Thomas Joseph, Sacramental Minister within the Latino Community 227-4093Emily Klinker, Director of Faith Formation 227-4007Maria Koehn, Latino Administrative Assistant 227-4015Lori Reznick, School Administrative Assistant 227-4010Jean Rief, Pastoral Associate 227-4095Miguel Salinas, Parish Analyst/Room Scheduling 227-4004Jennifer Salwei, Accounting 227-4001Teresa Schmidt, Director of Worship 227-4084Gary Van Eyll, Parish Director 227-4002Paul Meger, Maintenance Supervisor 227-4013

Lay Leadership PositionsTRUSTEES

Steve Rasmussen 448-5922Mark Sanda 277-4283Bill Meyer, Trustee Emeritus

PARISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL Jeoff Will 361-3024FINANCE COUNCIL

Travis Olson 448-5113FAITH FORMATION COMMISSION

Ed Hajek, [email protected] 960-4940SCHOOL COMMISSION

Tom Tierney, [email protected] 239-8799WORSHIP COMMISSION

Gerry Olsen 442-4361PASTORAL CARE COMMISSION

Becky Porspakka 546-1190PARISH LIFE COMMISSION

Linda Forner 448-3312ADMINISTRATION COMMISSION

Paul Meger 448-6912

PRAYER LINE , Jessica Oberpriller 952-381-4246or [email protected]

Mass Intentions for This Week (Monday, December 12, 2011 - Sunday, December 18, 2011)

Monday (8 a.m.) Living & Deceased members of theUrban Fritz Family

Wednesday (5:30 p.m.) Jerome Kelzer Thursday (5:30 p.m.) Joe & Audrey Lano Friday (9:20 a.m.) - - - - -Saturday (9:20 a.m.) Priest Intention

(at Auburn Manor)

Saturday (5 p.m.) Russell & Darlene Schmid Sunday (8 a.m.) Parishioners of Guardian AngelsSunday (10 a.m.) Rose Tellers Sunday (6:15 p.m.) Corey Jensen

Next Weekends Readings (December 18 th )First Reading - I will fix a place for my people. I will plant themso that they may dwell in their place without further disturbance(2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16).Psalm - For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 89).Second Reading - To the only wise God, through Jesus Christ,

be glory forever and ever (Romans 16:25-27).Gospel - Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be doneto me according to your word (Luke 1:26-38).The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna-tional Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Knights of Columbus Calendar Raffle Results

Congratulations!Please call Steve at 952-448-3127 to collect your winnings.

LayMinister

ScheduleDecember 17th & 18th

Coffee and donuts after Sunday Masses

this weekend is sponsored by Loaves &Fishes. Come join us in St. Francis Hall!

Hospitality after next SundaysMasses will be sponsored by theSchool Advisory Committee.


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From Father Doug During the Advent season we prepare for thecelebration of Jesus birth and for the unknowntime when He will come again. In our Sundayreadings, we hear much about John the Baptistand his message of repentance.

Repentance isnt about groveling in our unworthiness; it is about recognizing our limitations. It isnt about self-loathing; it isabout self-fulfillment beyond our individualego. It involves humility, but true humilityinvolves honest assessment we live in themystery of good and evil inclined toward both.In repentance we admit that we need help togrow toward what is good we truthfully

acknowledge our sinfulness.Most of us want to look good, but our realchallenge is to be good. Repentance is anexercise of holy humility where we canrecognize and build upon our talents as wedeal with our weaknesses. In repentance wesee that our talents are a gift and we are notthe source of this goodness; God is the sourceof our gifts and all that is good. In the story of creation, God calls creation good our humanproblem is that we want to decide what isgood, and our personal desires easily cloudour judgment and can lead to despair.Identifying our need for God in faithful pursuitof what is good stimulates our hope for redemption and its message of divine love.Repentance helps us to better appreciate our gift of life created in the image and likenessof our loving and faithful God.

We will soon celebrate God becoming one of us; this is something to keep in mind when we

are prone to condemning humanity or eachother. It is not our human nature that is

wretched, but we may choose to engage inwretched behavior. Though not perfect, weare still valued by God who, as one of us,specifically told us that he came for sinners.

In repentance, we know that our claim torighteousness is often tainted in self-righteousness. Our human nature on earthis one of imperfection that remains loved andwanted by God; we are offered perfectionthrough the merits of our Savior whose birthwe are preparing to celebrate.

We are blessed to have God as our final judge,for human nature is clouded withmisunderstanding, and things we easilymisunderstand are the motives of another.Gods merciful justice is like that of a lovingFather, and Jesus teaches us to be aschildren. Both adults and children can becomeselfish, but such childish behavior isnt what isbeing pointed to. Jesus teaches behavior of trust and quick forgiveness that reflects arelationship of love.

God knows it is not our adult nature to behaveas children, but adult relationships of trust arewell-modeled in a loving parent-child

relationship and its role recognition.Repentance helps us trust our God who madeus, loves us, and wants us forever no matter how bad things may be. Wherever we are,repentance gets us solidly on the path to theKingdom it prepares theway. On the way, when Jesuscomes again, our hope will befulfilled; our problems will beforever resolved in theresurrection and redemption

promised to loving people of FAITH.


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Parish Calendar & Events For the most updated calendar information for events at G.A.,

please check our online calendar atwww.GAchaska.org/churchcalendar

MON

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8 a.m.5:30 p.m.6 p.m.6:30 p.m.

7 p.m.

Daily Mass, Church Angels Choir Christmas Rehearsal,Choir LoftDaughters of Isabella Christmas Party, SFHPrayer Shawl Ministry, Parish Office

Christmas Adult Choir Rehearsal, Choir LTUE

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8 a.m.6:30 p.m.

Word & Communion Service, ChurchBaptism Prep Class, Sanctuary

WED

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8:30 a.m.5:30 p.m.6:15 p.m.8 p.m.

GA Middle School Honor Roll Breakfast, GymDaily Mass, ChurchFaith Formation, School6:15 Mass Musicians Rehearsal, Church

THU

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8 a.m.12 noon1:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.7 p.m.7 p.m.

Quilters, SFHSenior/Grandparents Luncheon, SFHSchool Christmas Concert(dress rehearsal),GymDaily Mass, ChurchSchool Christmas Concert, Gym Adult Choir Rehearsal, Choir Loft

FRI 16

9:20 a.m.11:45 a.m.

Daily Mass, ChurchHoly Family Choir Rehearsal, Church

SAT

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9 a.m.9:20 a.m.5 p.m. 7 p.m.

Overeaters Anonymous Group, Parish OfficMass at Auburn Manor Weekend Mass, ChurchSpanish Prayer Group, SFH

SUN

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8 a.m.9:15 a.m. 10 a.m.10 a.m.Noon 3:30 p.m.6:15 p.m.

Weekend Mass , Church Adult Choir Rehearsal, Choir LoftWeekend Mass , ChurchSunday School Singing at MassWeekend Mass in Spanish, ChurchHoly Family High School Concert, ChurcWeekend Mass , Church

Mass Intentions Mass intentions may be for the living and the departed,with a designating in the bulletin a deceased person. There is a $10suggested donation per Mass intention. Permission from the sick person or his/her family must be granted before a names inclusion in these prayers. Toschedule a Mass intention, call Jean in the parish office.

Baptism Sacramental preparation is required for all parents. Godparentsand Grandparents are also encouraged to attend. Baptismal prep sessions aregiven every other month and Baptism Masses are held once a month. Call

Jean in the parish office to schedule a child for Baptism and the parents for baptismal prep.

Prayers of the Faithfu l .If you would like a name included in our Prayers of the Faithful for the sick, please call the Parish Office.

Penance ...Saturdays from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and anytime by appointment.

Matrimony...Pre-registration required at least one year in advance; marriagepreparation course is required. Initial contact: Dan & Richie Klein (home)952-448-4406, (cell) 612-743-3541, or e-mail: [email protected].

Anointing If you wish to receive an anointing please call the parish office.

Communion for the Homebound... When we come together to pray at our Eucharistic liturgy, we do not forget the members of our community who areunable to be with us because of ill health. We remember them in our prayer,and we wish to include them in our Holy Communion. Members of our community bring the Blessed Sacrament to them to comfort them and to unitethem with us in the Eucharist. We are not always aware of those who have thisneed. Please call the Parish Office to let us know if you or a member of your family would like to have Holy Communion brought to them. That way we canschedule a time for our ministers to visit and bring the Sacrament.

Hospital, Nursing Home, Homebound Visits... Churches are no longer notified by hospitals or nursing homes when a parishioner is admitted unlessthe family has requested it. If you or a family member are homebound,hospitalized or in a nursing home and would like a visit from a member of thepastoral ministry staff, please call Jean Rief in the parish office.

Parish Information

Stewardship Report for December 3 & 4, 2011Week 23 of our fiscal year

The Daughters of Isabella are havinga Members Only Christmas Party at6:00 p.m. in St. Francis Hall onMonday, Dec. 12th. You maybring a guest. We would liketo extend an invitation tothe Knights of Columbusand a guest of theirchoice to join us.Merry Christmas!

Envelope offering $ 9,875Electronic offering 6,550Total offering $ 16,425

In Honor/Memory Of If you would like to help in the purchase of

poinsettias for our worship space inmemory of a loved one, donations can beput in the Sunday collection or droppedoff/brought to the parish office. Please

mark your envelope/check Christmas Flowers

Did you know that GAhas a can recyclingprogram? Please dropoff your aluminum cansin the shed behind thechurch! This is a greatway to support theministries at GA.Thank you!


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Faith Formation Education for the Mind~Body~SpiritA special Thank You to all

the families and friends whogave a memorial to GuardianAngels School on behalf of

the memory of DarleneSchmid. We are very

appreciative of thethoughtful donations.

Two Great Ways to CeChristmas with MU

GA Kindergarten through 8 th

grade Christmas concert.Thursday, December 15 th .

Performances at 1:30 & 7:00 p.m.in the school gym. Featuring the

school choir & band!

~ AND~Holy Family Catholic High School Music Department

Presents: Prepare the Way: 2011 Christmas Concert

Come join us in celebration of the Advent seasonon Sunday, December 18 th at 3:30 p .m . at GuardianAngels Church. We will be performing winterthemed songs along with traditional Christmascarols to celebrate the coming of Christ. Theconcert will feature three of our curricular choirs;the Chorus, Camerata, & the Chorale. HappyHoliday season and we hope to see you there.

This is our last week of Faith Formationprograms for the 2011 year! Our

Wednesday Evening Program will becelebrating the Advent season in manyways this week, making wreaths, calendars,cards for home bound, playing advent jeopardy, and the list goes on and on!As a reminder there are no FF programsuntil January. Enjoy some family timetogether, read Scripture, pray the Rosary,read Advent meditations. May this Advent and Christmas be a holy one with yourfamily.

Gentle Reminder -Calendar updates for Faith Formation the

Advent / Christmas Season

FF grades 1-10 have their last session for 2011 will be onWednesday, December 14 th

Sunday School and Latino FF will have their last sessionfor 2011 on Sunday, December 18 th

There are no Wednesday classes December 21 st and 28 th,January 4 th

There are no Sunday (Sunday School and Latino FF)classes December 25 th, January 1 st

RCIA will meet on Sunday, December 4 th , Dec. 18 th There is a catechist meeting on Wednesday, January 4 th Saturday, January 7 th Confirmation going to NetMinistries Lifeline Mass and presentation bus leaves at4:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 7 th 2010 regular schedules resume please see calendar on our website if you have anyquestions http://www.gachaska.org/files/gachaska/files/FF%20Calendar%202011-2012.pdf


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Christmas Masses4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass We begin with special Christmasmusic by the Angels Choir and Little Ringers and CongregationalCarols at 3:30 p.m. All children are invited to participate in theentrance procession and bring a gift to place before baby Jesusduring the blessing of the manger (see information below).

6:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass This mass will be lead by a

cantor and there will be no incense at this Mass.7:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass in Spanish

11:00 p.m. Christmas Midnight Mass Adult choir andinstruments will lead Midnight Mass. Be sure to arrive 30minutes early to hear the beautiful prelude music and join in thecongregational carols. At the Midnight Mass the Proclamationof the Birth of Christ is proclaimed.

8:00 a.m. Christmas Morning Mass This Mass will be lead bya cantor & there will be no incense.

10:00 a.m. Christmas Morning Mass This Mass will be led bythe choir and will include festive instruments.

The Christmas Eve/Day Masses will run about an hour long.Two exceptions will be the 4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass andthe Midnight Mass which will take about an hour and fifteenminutes. If you are allergic to incense, be sure to attend either the 6:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass or the 8:00 a.m. ChristmasDay Mass. Because Christmas day falls on a Sunday there will

NOT be a 6:15 p.m. Mass on December 25 th.

Mer r y C h r i s t m a s !

Need updated addresses of pastNeed updated addresses of past clergy for your Christmas card list?clergy for your Christmas card list?

Fr. Conran Schneider OFMAuburn Courts501 Oak St. N #326Chaska, MN 55318

Fr. Paul Jarvis13900 Biscayne Ave. WRosemount, MN 55068

Fr. Larry Johnson4287 46 th Ave N.Robbinsdale, MN 55422

Deacon Gregg Sroder873 6th St E.Saint Paul, MN 55106

Gifts to Donate at the 4:00pm Christmas Eve Childrens Mass This year at Guardian Angels we are trying something new! At the 4:00pm Christmas Eve mass all the childrenwill be invited to join in the entrance procession at the beginning of Mass. The children will process up to themanger as part of the Blessing of the Manger at the beginning of Mass. The children are also invited to bring a

small, unused, and unwrapped gift to place before baby Jesus. These gifts will be donated to one of the followingcharities: Love Inc., New Beginnings, or the Food Shelf. Acceptable gifts would include but are not limited to:

There will be an announcement shortly before mass asking the children to come to the back of the church.

The Food Shelf Any non-perishable food item New Beginnings Diapers, wipes, bottles, baby blankets, infant clothing, etc Love INC. Hats, mittens, socks etc

This weekend!After Masses in St. Francis Hall.

A special Thank You! to all who helped make our Guardian Angels Giving Tree a huge success again this year. We collected gifts for

146 individuals.May God bless you as you have blessed others!


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A SIMPLER CHRISTMAS Forget the ideal Christmas complete with snow, carols, angelically-

behaved children, and the perfect presents, food, and decorations. Putthe emphasis on Jesus.

If there is a Christmas chore or activity that you hate, either stop doingit or stop complaining. If you still do it and you still complain, dontexpect sympathy!

If you dread writing and mailing Christmas cards, dont bother. If youwant to greet people in a simpler way, use Internet sites such ascatholicgreetings.org and send e-cards with a few clicks of your mouse.

If you are hosting a Christmas dinner for family and friends, dont doeverything yourself. Tell the people living with you they can all pitchin - assign tasks if necessary - & ask guests to bring their favorite dish.

Dont spend what you dont have. Set a dollar limit and stick to it.

Consider a family gift exchange, or donate to a favorite charity inhonor of friends and family. Place gifts under a parish or community

giving tree. Give coupons representing your gifts of time and talent tothose you love. Buy gifts that are faith-related from your localCatholic/Christian bookstore.

Create your own traditions: make a Christmas nativity scene; lightChristmas candles; go with the family to Midnight Mass; read theChristmas stories out loud (in Matthew 1 and 2 and Luke 1 and 2);help serve dinner in a shelter.

Dont expect too much from others. Dont expect them to be in acertain mood or to behave in certain ways, or to give you the rightgifts.

Dont do anything to excess: gift-giving, partying, drinking, eating.

Dont fight with family, particularly over who does or does not go tochurch; dont bring up old grudges. Copyright 2011, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

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