Community and Social Events

Sunday, November 11, 2018 4th Annual “November Fest(ival)” - Church of the Holy Rosary, 525 Grant Ave, North Mankato, Western Folk Mass at 10AM with the “Cedar Creek Gospel Band” from Willmar, MN. Stay for the Pulled Pork Dinner with all of the trimmings, Kid’s Games, Bingo, Beer Garden with Big Screen TV for Football, Country Store & Bakery, Silent Auction, Raffle Drawing, Grandma’s Attic, Christmas Shoppe and Much More! See Flyer on church entrance bulletin boards for more details. Sunday, November 18, 2018 Zell Family Benefit - Le Center American Legion, 11:30AM-2:30PM, Sloppy Joe Lunch from 11:30AM-2:00PM, Raffles and Silent Auction ends at 2:30PM, Live Auction starts at 1:30PM. After a serious fall in April 2018, Jolene and her infant son, Holden, have had major medical expenses and injuries. Holden suffered injuries to his brain and Jolene to her spinal cord which has left her paralyzed - www.caringbridge.org/visit/jolenezell2.

November 17, 2018 Memorial Program and Meal - We will once again honor our deceased Knights of Columbus members following the Saturday 4:30 PM Mass. A short Memorial Program will take place in the church and a meal of Turkey, Ham, Dressing, and the fixings will follow in the social hall. Everyone is welcome to be a part of this program! The meal is free to all who attend! This is a wonderful way to connect with the families of our deceased Brother Knights.

All Catholic Men are invited to join the Knights of Columbus. For a membership fee of $25 per year members are invited to attend the monthly meetings with a great

bunch of men with a free lunch after each meeting. Also, you have the opportunity to invest in life insurance, investments, and other long term care products. If you would like to join or have questions about the Knights of Columbus and the projects they do, contact Mike Boettcher at 357-6744.

Knights of Columbus events

St. Mary’s CCW Events

On Saturday, November 3, after the 4:30 Mass, we will have a short memorial service in honor of deceased CCW members, especially members who

passed away the past year. After the service, we will serve a light supper. Everyone is invited.

Like us on Facebook: Search “St Mary & St Henry Faith Formation” or www.facebook.com/lecentercatholic.

We post updates about our Faith Formation program (e.g. class cancellations, special events, needs, etc.). But it’s not just for youth Faith Formation. We also post information about other things of interest going on in the parish, as well as offering resources for adults to grow and be inspired in the Catholic Faith.

Mayo Clinic Health System Hospice sponsors: Hope A grief support group for women who have experienced the death of a

loved one. The group is led by widows and offers an opportunity to learn about grief, share experiences and find healing and hope from loss.

Drop-ins are welcome. Tuesdays, 5:15 – 6:15 pm St John the Baptist Catholic Church

John Paul II Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, 632 S. Broad St., Mankato For more information, please call 507-385-2989 or

1-800-327-3721, ext. 2989 (toll free).

Area Separated or Divorced Educational/Support Group

St. Wenceslaus Church Rectory, New Prague, MN Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month from 7– 8:30 PM.

Experience good support as you and your loved ones move through this time in your life. All faiths are welcome. For more information call

Deacon Bob Wagner, 952-758-3225 or Mary 952-873-6781. Tuesday, November 6 & 20 - “Your Religious Values Will Guide Your

Heart” Tuesday, December 4 & 18 - “Make God’s Commandments the

Constant in Your Life” Tuesday, January 15 - “What Gives You Inner Strength?”

DO YOU PROVIDE CARE FOR A LOVED ONE?

Call now to sign-up for a FREE POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS workshop. Participants learn practical skills proven to

reduce stress, communicate more effectively, improve self-care, make effective decisions and access community resources for caregivers. A FREE workshop sponsored by Catholic Charities of Southern MN,

will meet for six Mondays: 1:30–3:30 p.m. beginning Nov. 5th – Dec. 10th at the

St Peter Senior Center, 600 S. 5th St., Suite 217, St Peter. For more information or to register, contact Mary at Catholic Charities,

507-387-5586, Ext 3 or mcassem@ccsomn.org Register by October 31 as class size is limited.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME)

“The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone” Listen with your spouse for God’s message of love by exploring a

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. Franciscan Retreat Center, Prior Lake, MN – November 16-18, 2018 &

February 8-10, 2019 To sign up visit: twincitieswwme.org or 612-756-8720

PASTORAL CARE EVENTS

2018 Christmas Fair

St Mary’s Christmas Fair is fast approaching! Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 2

from 8:30 a.m. to Noon.

Do you love to bake? How about joining us to make holiday cookies? These yummy goodies will be included with our

other holiday favorites in the Cookie Patch. If interested, please call Doreen Hogan

at 357-6443 to volunteer, share any ideas, or ask any questions. Join us for an organizational

meeting on Thursday November 8th at 5:15 p.m.

at St. Mary’s Conference room. Date, times and details for

cooking making will be discussed.

Churches of St. Mary & St. Henry 165 N. Waterville Ave., Le Center, MN 56057

Phone: 507-357-6633 Phone/Fax: 507-357-4838

www.stmarysthenry.org

Parish Staff

Pastor: Fr. Christopher Shofner (phone extension 305) fr.chris@hotmail.com After Hours Emergencies: 612-227-7985

Associate Pastor: Fr. James Adams (ext 307) padrejfa@frontier.com

Associate Pastor: Fr. James Stiles (ext 306) fr.stiles@frontier.com

Trustees St. Mary: Clarence Mager 357-4338 Pete Plut 357-6222

Trustees St. Henry: Dan Germscheid 357-4923 Jim Selly 357-4898

Coordinator of Faith Formation: Jean Boothby (phone ext 304) jeanrb@frontier.com

Secretary/Receptionist: Gloria Wolf (phone ext 301) gloriagw@frontier.com

Accounting/Bookkeeping: Tara Robinson (phone ext 302) tarar@frontier.com

Maintenance: Joe Holicky (phone ext 303) jholicky1@frontier.com

Music Ministry: Terri McMillen mcmillen752@gmail.com

Office Hours - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Thursday

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Friday

Bulletin Deadline - articles need to be submitted to Gloria by noon

on Wednesday.

For use of meeting rooms or Social Hall - contact Gloria

Mass Schedule

Saturday 4:30 PM (St. Mary)

Sunday 8:00 AM (St. Henry)

10:00 AM (St. Mary)

12:00 PM (St. Mary, in Spanish)

Monday No Mass

Tuesday, Weds & Friday 9:00 AM

Thursday 5:00 PM

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday 3:45-4:20 PM (St. Mary)

Sunday 7:30-7:50 AM (St. Henry)

Or by appointment (contact Fr. Shofner, Fr. Adams or Fr. Stiles)

Our Eucharistic Adoration chapel is open for individuals to come

for 5 minutes or an hour and be with Our Lord in the Blessed

Sacrament. Our chapel hours are: Tuesday 9:00 AM to Thursday

9:00 AM (closes during daily Mass and Funeral Masses).

THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

OCTOBER 28, 2018

November 1

Solemnity of All Saints

Follow the

saints,

because those

who follow

them will

become saints.

-St. Clement I

From the Pastor’s Desk

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

St. Paul once wrote: “Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ” (1 Corinthians 11:1). In this, we find the foundation for our devotion to the saints. Especially this week, as we celebrate the Feast of All Saints on November 1, we honor those that imitated Jesus Christ, for the very fact that their lives are reflections of the life of Jesus. The saints are our models in the way of Christian perfection – that is, we see in them how the grace of God can transform hearts and lives. Countless stories of the saints tell how great sinners were converted into holy men and women – e.g. St. Paul, St. Augustine, St. Mary Magdalene. We hear in the stories of the saints how God’s grace turned fear into courage and strength, so that they were willing to give their lives for Christ—e.g. St. Peter, St. Edith Stein, St. Maximilian Kolbe. We even find stories of the saints in which God’s grace helped them to live out their vocations as husbands and wives, priests and single people in extraordinary ways: Sts. Louis & Zelie Martin, St. John Bosco, St. Gianna Beretta Molla. All of these individuals, and many more, glorify God now in the joys of Heaven, where they now intercede for us in our need, and pray that we may one day enter into that same eternal glory.

What do the lives of saints mean for us? There are at least four ways that their lives directly impact how we live and how we consider our relationship with God: 1) We strive to ground our lives on the virtues and principles that

guided the lives of the saints. In all things, they were guided by faith in God, hope in His promises, and love for God and neighbor—supernatural values that did not allow them to be distracted or swayed by selfish human motives.

2) The saints are meant to be an inspiration and example to us in how to live our lives. How they practiced the virtues that guided their lives should inspire us to the same practice of dedicated service of God, complete surrender to God’s will, detachment from our dependence on worldly things, and advancement in the life of prayer and self-sacrifice. We imitate the saints, not by merely reproducing their actions, but by endeavoring in our lives to reproduce the traits of the life of Jesus.

3) We glorify God in all that He accomplished through these men and women, for they were able to rise to such great heights not through their own power. It was only through the power of God working in and through them. It is a cause for wonder and awe in the presence of so great a God who wants to and can do the same things in us.

4) In considering the lives of the saints, we form a proper idea of the dignity and greatness of the saints, and hold onto a lively hope and desire to attain the same greatness. Our lives are shaped consciously and unconsciously by our ideals. Our worldview, and thus how we live, changes if we believe that true greatness is found by fostering a likeness to God in our life, and not by attaining worldly goods such as wealth, status or accomplishment. The saints are considered great, not because they did good things, but because they decided to obey Jesus’ command: “Follow me”. And in doing so, they came to resemble Jesus Christ, who is the perfect realization of human greatness.

I hope that you will take time this Feast of All Saints to glorify God in His saints by attending one of our Masses. The Feast Day is a holy day of obligation for all Catholics. We have quite the variety of Mass times among our parishes to fit all sorts of busy schedules. See a full listing of the Masses among our five parishes in this bulletin. Come and celebrate the good work God accomplishes in His saints, the countless men, women and children who have given their lives to Him in faith, hope and love. Call upon their prayers that we too may advance in the ways of holiness and one day be counted among the blessed.

God bless, Fr. Chris Shofner Fr.Chris@hotmail.com

Mass Schedule & Intentions

Monday, October 29

Tuesday, October 30 9:00 AM Mass Living & Deceased of Harry Christian family 9:30 AM Opening of Adoration

Wednesday, October 31 9:00 AM Mass - Ken Athmann† 5:30 PM All Saints Vigil Mass For the Parish

Thursday, November 1 Feast of All Saints 8:55 AM Closing of Adoration 9:00 AM Mass LeRoy Simonette† (No 5 PM Mass - Please note change for this week)

FIRST Friday, November 2 All Souls 8:30 AM Confessions 9:00 AM Mass For the Parish 6:00 PM NET Retreat Mass

Saturday, November 3 3:45 PM Confessions 4:30 PM Mass Judy Connelly†

Sunday, November 4 7:30 AM Confessions (St. Henry) 8:00 AM Mass (St. Henry) Harry Christian 10:00 AM Mass Patrick Blaschko† 12:00 PM Mass (in Spanish) For the Parish

This Week in the Parish

Monday, October 29

Tuesday, October 30 1:00 PM Mission Sewing

Wednesday, October 31 No Faith Formation

Thursday, November 1 7:00 PM Hispanic Bible Study

FIRST Friday, November 2 AM Communion Calls 3:15-9:00 PM NET Retreat

Saturday, November 3 CCW Memorial Program & Light Dinner following the 4:30PM Mass Daylight Saving Time

Sunday, November 4 Children’s Liturgy of the Word at the 10AM Mass

Readings for next Sunday, November 4, 2018

Deuteronomy 6:2-6 Hebrews 7:23-28 Mark 12:28b-34

Please join us after the 9AM Mass on Thursday, November 1 (Feast of All Saints) for coffee, treats, and conversation in St. Mary’s Social Hall.

Baptism Classes If you are interested in having your child baptized, please contact Father Shofner at the Parish Office to reserve your spot and to schedule a Baptism class. This 1 1/2 hour-long class is required for the parents and godparents of the child to be baptized.

Please note the next scheduled date for baptism will take place on November 11, 2018.

Please Note: A requirement for Baptism is a copy of the child’s birth certificate.

Sacramental Life

Please Pray Part of our Christian duty is to pray for each other.

The following have asked for your prayers:

Myles Genelin Jolene Zell Terry Krenik Holden Zell Dave Krenik Brian Beer

Larry Germscheid

All residents at Central Health Care, Mala Strana, Benedictine, Traditions, Lutheran Home, Three Links, Laurels Edge, & Horizon Place. Some people have requested to not have their name included on this list. We respect their wishes and ask that you pray for all who are ill.

Although abortion is legal in all 50 states, can pro-life laws and policies benefit unborn babies? YES! Consider the evidence in our own state: In 1980 2,327 minors received abortions. In 1981 MN passed a law requiring that both parents be notified at least 48 hours

before an abortion is performed. In 2017 the number of abortions performed on minors in MN plummeted 89 % to just 248. Babies’ lives were saved!

In 2003 the Woman’s Right to Know informed consent law allowed that basic factual information about the risks and alternatives of abortion be given to women who were abortion-minded. In 2017 alone, over 1100 women opted against taking the lives of their unborn babies.

In 2005 the Positive Alternatives Act created a program to provide grants to pregnancy care and other resource centers that assist women in difficult circumstances offer life-affirming alternatives to abortion. It is estimated that thousands of women have been helped through this program.

Pro-life laws continue to save lives. Thousands of Minnesotans are alive today who would have perished in the womb if not for pro-life laws. New pro-life laws can only be enacted if we elect pro-life candidates in 2018. Pray for the end of abortion and vote pro-life on November 6th.

Source: MCCL NEWS, Vol. 48 No. 4 September – October, 2018. 4249 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55409 612.825.6831

St. Mary-St. Henry Pro-Life Team

Thursday, November 1, 2018 Feast of All Saints

This feast is a holy day of obligation for all Catholics.

All Saints Mass Schedule Wednesday, October 31 - 5:30PM Thursday, November 1 - 9:00AM

This day is to honor all the saints, known and unknown, who are enjoying the eternal presence of our Father in

Heaven. We are connected to them in the great Communion of Saints, and we call upon their intercession for us, that we too may one day enter into the Kingdom of God.

Friday, November 2, 2018 Feast of All Souls

This feast is not a holy day of obligation. However, we will offer one Mass that day at 9AM This day is to commemorate all those who have passed from this world for whom we still pray with a spirit of faith and charity. We are encouraged to remember our loved ones and others and offer prayers on their behalf.

ALL SAINTS DAY Mass Schedule at Neighboring Parishes Thursday, November 1: All Saints Day (holy day of obligation) 8:00 am – Immaculate Conception, Marysburg 10:30 am – St. Anne, LeSueur 6:30 pm – Nativity, Cleveland 7:00 pm – St. Anne, LeSueur ALL SOULS DAY Mass Schedule at Neighboring Parishes Friday, November 2: All Souls Day – a day to pray for all the deceased 8:00 am – Nativity, Cleveland 8:00 am – St. Anne, LeSueur

St. Mary’s Thrift Store Hours

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Thrift Store #507-341-4236

The Christmas Room is now open! Come in to walk through a wonderland of trees and a

beautiful display of Christmas décor.

To make room for Christmas items, all the Halloween costumes are now

1/2 price. Take advantage of the low prices.

REMEMBER TO SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR BEFORE YOU GO TO BED

ON SATURDAY NIGHT, NOVEMBER 3rd

Faith Formation

"Emotional Virtue For A Drama Free Life"

Sarah Swafford is the founder of Emotional Virtue Ministries. She speaks at school assemblies,

retreats, rallies, and conferences across the

country---from high school, junior high, and college students, to

young adults and parents--- her message is truly for anyone!

Feel free to visit www.emotionalvirtue.com for more information.

When: Wednesday, November 28, 2018 Where: Loyola High School, 145 Good Counsel Dr., Mankato, MN Time: 5:30PM Mass with Bishop John Quinn 6:30PM Dinner 7:15PM Sarah Swafford: Emotional Virtue for a Drama Free Life Who: 7th-12th grade students WITH parents

Seating is limited for this event RSVP by November 7th at blazemankato@gmail.com

Email who will be attending or contact Jean Boothby in the St. Mary Parish Office

Cost: $10 which includes your meal Make checks payable to Church of St. Mary and drop off at

the office by November 7th

A fun night designed for Catholic

high school students 6:30-9:30 PM

St. Thomas More Catholic Neuman Center, 1502 Warren Street, Mankato, MN

Music, Games, Speakers, Eucharistic Adoration, Confession, Pizza!

November 2 - Speakers-Sisters of Matara: “Why is There Suffering”

December 7 - Speaker Fr. Paul: “Advent/Mary”

February 1 - Speaker - TBA: “The Bible Said What?”

March 1 - Speaker Fr. Javier: “Grace and the Missionary Life”

We require all students to be accompanied by a chaperone! Please RSVP with an approximate head count 1 week prior

to event, so we may finalize our preparations Questions and RSVP to Cathy Neve 507-345-6765 or

Facebook page messenger at “Blaze Mankato”.

Youth Activities

Thank you to all of the sponsors and parents who joined us

last Wednesday to learn more about Confirmation and help our candidates prepare for this Sacrament.

Volunteers needed – Fri. Nov. 2nd from 5:45–7:30 pm

preparing, serving, and cleaning up dinner for our NET Retreat. Please contact Jean if you can help out.

Family Bake Night - Fri. Nov. 30th 3:30-7:30pm – Join us

in making and baking goodies for the Christmas Fair. Come for however long you can! Students grade 5 & up are welcome to come right after school. Families with younger children may join us at 5:30pm. Hotdog dinner will be provided. (Confirmation students earn service hours for this.)

Confirmation Students NET Retreat Nov. 2

nd – In His Image

(Identifying ourselves as God’s sons and daughters) for Confirmation I & II students 3:15-9:00pm, snack, Mass, &

dinner included

Christmas Fair Kid Games set up will be on Sat. Dec. 1st from 9:00am -12noon. Christmas Fair Kid Games will run on Sun. Dec. 2nd from 8:00am – 12 noon. Confirmation students

should plan on volunteering for at least one of these days.

Dates to Remember Oct. 31st – No Faith Formation Classes, please attend All Saints Mass as a family (sign in sheets at the church doors)

Nov. 7th – Faith Formation classes, Kindergarten Classes 5:30-6:30pm, KC posters go home for grades 1-6

Nov. 14th – Family Formation Night 6:00-7:30pm

Please download the Remind App for quick and easy Faith Formation updates and information. Our class code is 7g962b

“For a man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God…” 1 Corinthians 11:7

Jean R. Boothby Faith Formation Coordinator jeanrb@frontier.com 941-962-5168

What is the Dead Theologians Society (DTS)? A Catholic apostolate for 8th grade through high school age teens. Through the Saints of yesterday, the Dead Theologians Society inspires the youth of today to become the saints of tomorrow. Its motto is, “Dead to the World, alive in Christ!” This is inspired by Romans 6:11 where St. Paul tells us to be dead to sin but alive in Christ Jesus. Come and have fun, learn about a rock star in the faith, eat well and spend time with Jesus.

Mark your calendars and plan to join us the second Sunday of each month from 6-9PM. We will be alternating the location between the Church of St. Mary, Le Center, the Church of the Nativity, Cleveland and St. Anne’s, Le Sueur: November 11 (Le Sueur), December 9 (Le Center @ St. Henry Hall), January 13 (Cleveland), February 10 (Le Sueur), March 10 (Le Center), April 14 (Cleveland), May 12 (Le Sueur), June 9 (Le Center).

Become an official member by attending 3 times in a row or 5 times total! As a member you receive an official sweatshirt, rosary, and scapular! (All pictured here). But even better, by being a member you will experience your love for God grow by leaps and bounds and form a foundation that will enable you to go out into the world knowing that God and the friendships you made in DTS will carry you through. Please contact Fr. Adams if you would like to attend or have questions.

All parishioners of all ages, come to Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament during the DTS gatherings. We especially need adorers to commit to be before our Lord for an hour during the 6-9PM gathering time. Also, we need cooks willing to help make and serve a meal to the kids. If you are able to help in either capacity, contact Fr. Adams or the parish office and let us know.

Save these dates

Church Cleaning - Terry Blaschko & Charlene Boettcher are scheduled to clean the church by November 4.

Annual St. Henry Church Country Fair - TODAY, Sunday, October 28, 2018 Homemade Pies & Baked Goods, Canned & Garden Items, plus limited Crafts for Sale

After the 8AM Mass (also at St. Mary’s - Hallway outside social hall after 10 AM & Noon Masses) Great Raffle Items: $50 Radermacher’s, $50 Cash, $50 O’Keefe Meats, $50 Hardware Hank.

Get your raffle tickets from an Altar Society member or purchase right after Mass. Drawing will take place at about 9:15AM. Eat In: Rolls & Coffee available for purchase

St. Henry News

October 31-November 1: All Saints

Altar Server Extraordinary Minister Lector Usher

All Saints - Vigil Wednesday, October 31 5:30 PM (St. Mary)

Volunteer Needed Patti Gruetzmacher - Host Sharon Miller - Host

Jean Cemensky-Mohr Brad O'Keefe Brendan O'Keefe Jeremy Weiers Timothy Widmer

All Saints Thursday, November 1 9:00 AM (St. Mary)

Volunteer Needed Rose Krenik - Host Sue Leary - Host

Madonna Russo Richard Bradshaw James Connelly Donald Hayden Clinton Von Bank

November 3 - November 4: Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

Altar Server Extraordinary Minister Lector Usher

Saturday, 4:30 PM (St. Mary)

Carter Sladek Debra O'Connell - Host Darcy Schloesser - Host

Maureen Blaschko James O'Connell Andy Simonette Mark Wolf Timothy Wolf

Sunday, 8:00 AM (St. Hen-ry)

Levi Blaschko Dianne Traxler - Host Ronald Germscheid Patricia Germscheid

Sunday, 10:00 AM (St. Mary)

Owen Block Alex Block Vanessa Wondra

Margaret Cooney - Host Beatrice Grof - Host Kae Traxler - Host Patrick Traxler - Host

Julie Deutsch Scott Blaschko Philip Campbell Robert Goettl Michael Grof

October 20-21, 2018 St. Mary St. Henry

Weekly Budget $ 3950.00 $ 825.00

Weekly Offering $ 2436.71 $ 690.00 Plate $ 207.75 $ 110.00

TOTAL $ 2644.46 $ 800.00

Diff. from budget -$ 1305.54 -$ 25.00

Parish Stewardship World Mission Sunday

Celebrating our Missionary Spirit

Pope Francis in his 2018 World Mission Sunday message states, “Together with

young people, let us bring the Gospel to all” calling to mind the active and joyful activities of youth as they witness the Gospel message through serving the poor and elderly in parishes. Thus, this weekend, we celebrate World Mission Sunday with the theme Witnessing Faith through the Hearts of Youth highlighting the passion of the youth in St. Vincent de Paul Society at the parish of Jesucristo Resucitado, Venezuela. This diocese is an example of one receiving support from the World Mission Sunday appeal. Please be as generous as you are able and help support over 1,100 mission dioceses worldwide. For your convenience we have placed envelopes in the church entrances. Please drop in this weekend’s collection basket or bring to the parish office.

The January–April Altar Ministry Schedule will be put together soon. Please submit dates that you are unavailable to serve to the parish office or email gloriagw@frontier.com by Monday, Nov 26. Please remember Masses on the following days when you are looking at your calendar:

Ash Wednesday - March 6, 9AM, 5:30PM & 7PM Holy Thursday - April 18, 7PM Good Friday - April 19, 3PM Easter Vigil - April 20, 8:30PM Easter Sunday - April 21, 8AM (StH), 10AM (StM)

It’s also very helpful to know if you are able and willing to serve one of the above Masses. Thank you!