St. Joseph + St. Matthew + St. Teresa Good Thunder Vernon Center Mapleton

The Catholic

Diocese of

Winona

Tri-Parish Mass Schedule

Saturday 5:00 p.m. at St. Joseph (1st, 3rd, 5th)

At St. Matthew (2nd, 4th) Sunday 9:00 am at St. Teresa

Weekdays: Please see Inside Bulletin

Holy Days See Inside Bulletin

Eucharistic Adoration held before daily Mass

Tri-Parish Office

Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-4:30pm

Address: 104 West Silver Street Mapleton, Minnesota 56065

Phone: (507) 524-3127

Email: sjsmst@hickorytech.net

Website: www.sjsmst.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/SJSMST

Mass Times: (507) 387-8806

Tri-Parish Staff

Father Jason Kern, Pastor (507) 524-4628

frjkern@hickorytech.net

Deacon Chris Walchuk

(507) 469-5563

cwalchuk@frontier.com

Carol Cyr, Tri-parish Manager

(507) 524-3127

sjsmst@hickorytech.net

Darla Graf, Bookkeeper

(507) 524-4646

darlatp@hickorytech.net

Jonah Lippert Tri-parish Director of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry

(507) 327-2767

triparish.youthminister@gmail.com

The Sacrament of Baptism Pre-Baptism preparation is required. Please contact the

office at least one month before the desired date.

The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick Please notify

the office if you or a family member is in the hospital or

homebound and would like a pastoral visit.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation

One half hour before each weekend Mass, 8a.m. Thurs-

day at St. Teresa or by private appt. with Fr. Kern

The Sacrament of Marriage

All Catholics need to meet with the priest or deacon at

least 6 months before being married. Contact the office

at least 6 months in advance of your wedding.

Welcome!

We’re here to help you begin or continue your faith

journey, so you can find true peace, happiness and purpose in life. If you would like to join one of our

parishes, contact any staff member and we will be

honored to officially welcome you home!

April 2, 2017 Fifth Sunday of Lent

"I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.” John 11:25

Meetings and Events in the tri-parish

Wednesday 1:00 p.m. Quilters at St. Teresa

Thursdays 9 a.m. Bible Study

Mass Intentions, Readings, Saints From the Heart by Fr. Jason Kern

This weekend will be the final homily of the se-

ries on the Mass. I hope it has been at least some-

what fruitful for you. I have enjoyed sharing my

love for the Mass and meditating on the Mass as the Sacrifice

of Jesus made present for us to worship, receive the for-

giveness of our sins, and live in Christ through Holy Com-

munion.

This week we focus on the Mass as the uniting of Heaven and

earth.

This description is taken from: https://stpaulcenter.com/

studies/lesson/lesson-five-heaven-on-earth-the-liturgy-of-the-

eucharist

When we lift up our hearts, we are asked to sing with the

angels and saints.

This is not simply a fine expression of sentiment. As with

everything else in the Mass, there is a "sacramental realism"

at work here.

At this point in the Mass, we are in a mysterious way joining

our song to the song that John – and the prophet Isaiah be-

fore him – heard in heaven: "Holy, holy, holy . . ." (see Rev-

elation 4:8; Isaiah 6:3).

The second part of our song ("Blessed is he . . .") is taken

from the Psalm that pilgrims to Jerusalem would sing at

Passover. It was also the psalm that was sung upon Christ's

triumphal entry to Jerusalem (see Mark 11:10; Psalm

118:26).

The biblical words give us clues to what's going on in the

Mass. We have gathered around the altar – not only an

earthly altar, but a heavenly altar as well. We have made our

way to Mount Zion, the new and heavenly Jerusalem.

This is what John saw – "the Lamb standing on Mount Zion

"(see Revelation 14:1).

The Letter to the Hebrews (see Hebrews 12:22-24) likewise

speaks of the Eucharistic celebration on earth as entrance

into and participation in the heavenly liturgy in the new Je-

rusalem.

In the Mass, says Hebrews, we approach "Mount Zion, the

city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem." There, we

join "countless angels" and "the assembly of the firstborn"

and Jesus, "mediator of the new covenant and the sprinkled

blood" in a "festal gathering" or feast.

These lines are filled with biblical allusions and references.

It is interesting to note that the word translated "assembly"

is the Greek word ekklesia – the word for "church."

And notice the similarities between Hebrews' description of

the Mass and John's Revelation. Both see a new Jerusalem, a

new Zion, the dwelling place of the Lord (see Psalm 132:13-

14). Both see angels and Jesus, the Lamb whose blood takes

away the sin of the world. And both see a "feast" and a gath-

ering of "firstborn" or "firstfruits" of those who believe in

Jesus (see Revelation 14:4). And both see this feast in the

temple of heaven, a sign of the new covenant wrought in the

blood of Jesus (see Revelation 11:19)

What these Scriptures show us is that the Mass is the summit

of salvation history told in Scripture.

And this is the same thing that the prayers of the Mass tell

us.

Monday, April 3 Lenten Weekday Daniel 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62; Psalm 23:1-6; John 8:1-11

Tuesday, April 4 St. Isidore Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 102:2-3, 16-21; John 8:21-30 Rosary for Vocations 8:30 a.m. at St. Joseph

Wednesday, April 5 St. Vincent Ferrer Daniel 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Daniel 3:52-56; John 8:31-42 4:15 p.m. Rosary for our country at St. Teresa

Thursday, April 6 Lenten Weekday Genesis 17:3-9; Psalm 105:4-9; John 8:51-59 7:30-8:30 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction

8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Teresa Barbara Dentinger

Friday, April 7 St. John Baptist de la Salle Jeremiah 20:10-13; Psalm 18:2-7; John 10:31-42 10:30 a.m. Mass at MCH Ben “Jerry” Carey

Saturday, April 8 Ezekiel 37:21-28; Jeremiah 31:10-13; John 11:45-56 5:00 p.m. Mass at St. Matthew People of the tri-parish

Sunday, April 9 Palm Sunday of the Passion of Our Lord Matthew 21:1-11; Isaiah 50:4-7; Psalm 22::8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Philippians 2:6-11; Matthew 26:14—27:66

9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Teresa Eugene Langworthy

Join a book discussion on The Lamb’s Supper, by Scott Hahn Get your own group together—or join a group at one of the following times– but read and discuss this book!

Sundays 10 a.m. at St. Teresa Tuesdays 9:15 a.m. at St. Teresa Wednesdays 6:15 p.m. At Mapleton Library

The book will be broken into sections for discussion: Session 2: Part I pages 28-57 Session 3: Part II The Revelation of Heaven pages 61-89 Session 4: Part II pages 90-112 Session 5: Part III Revelation for the Masses pg 115 – end

Read about how the Mass is Heaven on earth! This is an eye opening book that will have you looking at the Mass in a new and compelling way.

Next week is Palm Sunday. Fr. Will Thompson will sub-

stitute for our parishes and the Newman Center that

weekend as I am going to a retreat with the college stu-

dents. Prayers for you

Parish News

God, grant healing and peace to the sick of our

communities who have requested our prayers:

Don Landsteiner, Ken Irvine, Angie Gartner, Shelly Holt, Todd Kopischke, Bill Fleming, Maureen Springer, Lucille Schubbe, Stanley Gartner, Toos Roelofs, Jan

Samuelson, Jerry Wersal, Jim Carey, If you or a member of your family would like our prayers, please call 524-3127 and ask to be put on this prayer list. Each name will remain on the list for eight weeks unless the office is notified to leave the name for a longer amount of time.

Faith Formation

Classes will be held Wednesday, April 5

On each Friday during Lent , Stations of the Cross will be lead by Fr. Kern or Deacon Chris, at St. Teresa beginning at 5:30 p.m. There will be a Lenten supper following these devotions.

St Matthew: Lenten Supper and Stations Wednesdays during Lent: There will be a supper served at 5:30 – 6:30 pm. Meal will be provided by:

April 5– Men of the parish Stations of the Cross will begin at 6:30 pm. All parishioners are invited to attend this Lenten devotion.

Discover who God is….. Discover who you are…. Learn how to read the Bible.. Wednesdays 5:30 –6:30 p.m. at St. Joseph All are welcome!

Catholic book lending library now available.

There is still time this Lent to spend some time learning about God , the Blessed Mother, the Church, or many other topics. To find a good book, go to the St. Teresa gathering space and sign out a book from the new book shelf (near the couches). Take it with you or sit and read there. Many great titles to choose from!

Come and go Bridal Shower for Laura FitzSim-mons, daughter of Paul and Gina FitzSimmons, and Kyle Medvec on Friday, April 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Paul FitzSimmons home– 54440 148th St, Good Thunder. The couple is registered at Ma-

cy’s, Herbergers, and Target.

Good Thunder Fire Dept. Pancake Feed Sunday, April 2 9 a.m.—1 p.m. at the Fire Department

Vernon Center Fire and Rescue Pancake Breakfast at the Fire Hall Sunday, April 2 8:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. All you care to eat pancakes, sausage, eggs Free will donation.

Vernon Center 4th

of July committee is looking for volun-teers to help out with our event. We could use lots of help-ers. It seems to take a small village to put on this event. please contact Susan Giefer (507)317-8359 if you are will-ing to help!

First Communion Learning Centers, Saturday, April 8 at St. Joseph Church. 9 a.m.—noon. All children who are planning on making their First Communion this year must attend with at least one parent. First Communion will be: April 22 at St. Matthew Church April 23 at St. Teresa Church April 29 at St. Joseph Church

Caregiver Support Group This monthly support group is for anyone who provides care to a family member or friend with Dementia or other progressive illness. It is informal and meets on the first Tuesday of each month. Join us for our next session on April 4, 3-4 PM, St. Teresa Church . Please use the north entrance near the parking lot. No charge to attend; pre-registration is not required. Questions? Call S. Joyce Kolbet at VINE Faith in Action (386-5583). Tri-Parish Donations for Easter Flowers: If you

would like to help to make our churches more beautiful this Easter season you may make a dona-tion for Easter flowers by using the specially marked envelope enclosed with your regular monthly support envelope; if you don’t have that envelope please use another envelope and mark it “Easter Flowers”. You may also enclose names of persons you want remembered.

Mass schedule in the Tri-parish for The Triduum :

Holy Thursday April 13 7 p.m. St. Teresa Good Friday April 14 3 p.m. St. Teresa 6 p.m. St. Matthew Easter Vigil April 15 8:30 p.m. St. Joseph Easter morning April 16 8 a.m. St. Matthew

10 a.m. St. Teresa

Join us for A Life in the Spirit Day, Saturday, April 29, 8 a.m.—5 p.m. at St. Casimir Church, Wells. Learn about the Holy Spirit, His gifts and how He desires to impact our lives. For questions or to register call Marti at 507-380-5746 or the parish office 507-553-5391 by April 15. Suggested dona-tion: $20, includes lunch, snacks, and handouts.

Women’s Book club will not meet in April. We will read All the Light You Cannot See, by Antho-ny Doerr and meet in June to discuss that book. Everyone is invited to join! If you have any ques-tions, contact the tri-parish office 524-3127.

Rice Bowls are traditionally collected on Holy Thursday. There will be a basket at St. Teresa available to put your rice bowl. You can also write a check and send it to the office, or drop it

in the collection basket. Rice bowls can also be left in the back of each of the churches at any time. Thank you for your almsgiving this Lent!

...for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink ... Matthew 25:35

St. Teresa: Next Sunday, April 9, there will be donuts

after Mass. All donations will be put towards next year’s

Belize Mission Trip projects.

Our Catholic World

Ministry Roles

April 8 St. Matthew 5:00 p.m.

Reader: Carol Schulz Minister of Communion: Cindy Young, Wendy Bennett, Justin Davis Hospitality: Tom Tallman family Servers: Julianna Majeski, Curtis Cumbee Money Counters: Neil Majeski, Wendy Bennett

April 9 St. Teresa 9:00 a.m.

Reader: Jason Klein Minister of Communion: Debbie Reuter, Anita Rigdon Hospitality: Jim and Jackie Landsteiner, Jason and Karen Langworthy Gifts: Chris and Michelle Langworthy Servers: Adam Dickey, Landon Fox, Ethan Sindelir, Aiden Sindelir Money Counters: Ann Walters, Marie Gartner

Ministry schedules are available on the web-

site: sjsmst.org

Let us understand that God is a physician, and that suffering is a medicine for

salvation, not a punishment for damnation. ---St. Augustine of Hippo

Stewardship of Treasure

God’s generosity will never be

outdone by our own.

We Adore You O Christ and

We Praise You At 10:00 a.m. at St. Teresa on each of the six Sundays in Lent, Fr Kern will expose the Eucharist on the Altar and

begin a time of Adoration which will continue until 10:00 p.m.

Since we can never leave Our Lord alone, there will be sign up sheets available to make sure someone will always be present the entire time

that Jesus is exposed on the altar each Sunday. Please consider if you will be able to make that commitment and promise to Jesus to stay with Him awhile. Of course, anyone can come at any time during the day to

pray without being signed up.

“Could you not watch one hour with Me?"

St. Teresa (March 26)

Weekly collection $4711.00

Amount collected year to date $140,379.02

Amount budgeted year to date $127,140.00

St. Matthew (March 25)

Weekly collection $2140.00

Amount collected year to date $35,034.75

Amount budgeted year to date $50,700.00

St. Joseph (March 18)

Weekly collection $1590.00

Amount collected year to date $40,227.46

Amount budgeted year to date $42,446.00

Results so far for the

2017 Diocesan Catholic Ministries Appeal

# of donors Amount Goal % of goal

St. Joseph: 8 $2075 $4,770 44

St. Matthew: 7 $1555 $4,830 32

St. Teresa: 27 $4745 $13,900 34

Thank you to everyone who has given thus far. We have a good

start. If you have not yet turned in your gift, please prayerfully decide on an amount you can sacrificially give in support of the work of the Diocese that reaches out to so many. If everyone gives something we can meet our goal! You can return the envelope included in your mail-ing directly to the Diocese, or return it to your parish. There are also envelopes available at each church for you to use if you wish. Thank you for generosity.

"Lent is a fitting time for self-denial; we would do well to ask ourselves what we can give up in or-der to help and enrich others by our own poverty. Let us not forget that real poverty hurts: no self -denial is real without this dimension of penance. I distrust a charity that costs nothing and does not hurt." -Pope Francis

Man of God: Diocese of Winona Men’s Conference will be held at Lourdes High School in Rochester on Saturday, April 8, 2017. Curtis Martin, Founder of FOCUS Ministries and Consultor to the Pontifical Council for the New Evangelization, will be the keynote for the event. Men of the Diocese of Winona, come and see what you can do to grow in faith and love! Come and see how you can become the man God created you to be! Registration and more information at www.dow.org/event-details/96

Confession heals, confession justifies, confession grants pardon of sin, all hope consists in confession; in confession there is a chance for mercy. -St. Isidore of Seville

Confession is an act of honesty and courage - an act of entrusting our-selves, beyond sin, to the mercy of a loving and forgiving God. -Pope John Paul 2 There is still time to make a good confession before Easter. Come and receive the mercy of God. Confession times available during Holy Week: Tuesday, April 11 5 p.m.—6p.m. at St. Teresa Wednesday, April 12 5 p.m.—6p.m. at St. Teresa