Trinity Sunday Greetings,

God in intimate relationship… God part of family… God models for us how to be in relationship with the other. It would be wonderful if we could claim we are deeply in love with everyone, as God is, but in our human condition we make judgments and withhold or withdraw from relationships. The church teaches that everyone is our brother or sister even when they are out of sync with us and/or the church’s teachings.

The Trinity is a hard concept to wrap our minds around. We need time to reflect and contemplate how God can be three persons in one. We need time to contemplate many things that go on around us and at times we feel so rushed that we just vegetate when we take a break or we let a “mind trap” like video games, the TV, or the internet take up our time and empty our minds. At a seminar I attended, the speaker Mr. Doug Bushmann, suggested that we train our parishioners and all Catholics to spend time in silence. He went on to say silence is where we can meet Jesus in our heart or conscience. We need to learn how to be attentive to the voice of God.

Doug also suggested that the use of conscience in our American society is weak. We need to reflect on our day, our relationships, and our lives in order to help see where we have done well and where we may need to change ourselves to be a more loving person. A well formed conscience is one where God comes first. Here is a simple question: before you go to bed at night… do you spend anytime reviewing the day? Do you ask God to forgive you for wrongs you have committed or times when you failed to act as God would have? Do you thank God for the blessings of the day, the people you talked with, the messages you received?

I am challenging you to try a period of silence each day. It may mean you have to lock yourself in the bathroom for 10 minutes. But time alone with God and silence can be very revealing. I want to draw your attention again to the few moments of silence after communion while Deacon, Fr Don, or I purify the vessels, this is a great time to talk with Jesus, look over your day, and contemplate a heavy moment. After all you have Jesus in you in a special way, take advantage of it.

Here are some questions you may want to take to a period of silence and contemplate… Have you ever contemplated the meaning of your life? Why did God place you here? What is He asking you to do? What gifts has He given you? If you do not ask the questions of life and contemplate them then the answer that religion provides is not understandable.

Silence is more than a wishful thought… it is a blessing that contains God’s graces… I was contemplating another trinity in our lives Dad, Mom, and the kids… On this day we wish all fathers, godfathers, adoptive fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers fathers in law… mentors a very blessed day! May God reward you for the good that you do!

Blessings on your day! Wishing you a moment of silence! Fr Chuck

Mass Times Sunday Mass:

Saturday: 5:30 PM Sunday: 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 AM

Weekday Masses Monday, Friday & Saturday: 8:30 AM Tuesday: 12:10 PM Wednesday: 8:40 AM

(at 8:30 AM June, July & August) Thursday: 7:00 AM

Thursday Care Center Masses 10:30 AM

Havenwood: 1st & 3rd Thursday

Neilson Place: 2nd & 5th Thursday Goldpine: 4th

Thursday Baker Park: 51h Monday at 2:00 PM

Adoration Monday: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Tuesday: 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM Thursday: 12 Noon to 9:00 PM Friday: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Reconciliation Saturday: 4:30 PM Sunday Mornings: between all Masses, or by appointment

Rosary for Peace Sunday: 8:35 AM Sunday: 10:15 AM

Marian Devotions Tuesday: 7:30 PM & Saturday: 8:10AM

School Council Members: Bill Maki, Chair Jaclyn Bergerson Roben Beyer Debra Carlson-Doom Tiffany Fankhanel Shannon Seibel

Parish Council Members: Wanda Baumgartner Barry Cervenka Clark Chambers Kevin Erpelding Gary Gregg Mike Headlee Scott Herr Brent Rud Theresa Wilander

Finance Council Members: Nick Berg Eileen Bretschneider Claude Sand Shannon Schmitt

Trustees: Jon Hunt Joann Gardner

St. Philip’s Church

218-444-4262 FAX 218-444-1381

www.stphilipsbemidji.org

Parish Staff

Pastor: Fr. Chuck Huck ext. 102

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Don Braukmann ext. 108 Deacon: Deacon Kermit Erickson ext. 103

Parish Administrator: Terry Jones ext. 106

Bookkeeper: Deacon Kermit Erickson ext. 103 Director of Music & Liturgy: Lee Richards ext. 104 (Mon. thru Thurs. 11:00 AM –8:00 PM)

Director of Preschool & Elementary Faith Formation/Safe Environment Coordinator: Kris Jensen 444-5849

Director of RCIA, Liturgical Ministries & Special Projects: Robb Naylor ext. 118 Director of Youth Ministry/Middle & High School Faith Formation: Paula DeClusin ext. 107 Events Coordinator: Susan Lucas ext. 105

Secretaries: Rose Johnson ext. 100 Tammy Johnson ext. 100

Facility Maintenance: Supervisor: Larry Mack Maintenance Support Staff: Greg Allen Jim Shaw

St. Philip’s School Staff Principal: Carol Rettinger 444-4938

School Secretaries: Suzy Bormann Heidi Fladeboe Denise Kern

Sister Parishes

St. Charles Pennington Saturday at 4:00 PM

(Fishing Opener to Labor Day)

Holy Spirit Newman Center BSU/NWTC

Sunday at 7:00 PM, Tuesday at 5:30 PM (School year only)

1701 Birch Lane NE 218-444-4762

Diocese of Crookston

Victim Assistance Coordinator: Louann McGlynn 218-281-7895 lmcglynn@crookston.org

St. Philip’s Clothing

Depot

218-444-3835 Tuesday through Saturday

9:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Manager: Norma Himmelright

Stewardship of Financial Resources:

Fiscal Year July 1, 2013- June 30, 2014

Week #49 contributions (received the weekend of 6/8/2014)

Envelopes $ 10,466.50 Loose Plate $ 442.62 Children’s $ 51.27 Total $ 10,960.39

Stewardship: A Habit of the Heart.

Fiscal Year to Date (Week #49):

Amount Contributed Envelopes $ 754,765.99 Loose Plate $ 41,536.51 Children’s $ 2,326.73 Total $ 798,599.23 (95.95% of budget)

Year to date budgeted Amount: $ 835,331.09 Year to date last year: $ 828,414.16

Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

Monday, June 16: 8:30 AM Mass: +Joe Neumann

Tuesday, June 17: 12:10 Mass: +Leo Killian

Wednesday, June 18: 8:30 AM Mass: +Conrad Beaulieu

Thursday, June 19: 7:00 AM Mass: +Margaret Fulton 10:30 AM Mass (Havenwood): +Mary Jo Hoffarth

Friday, June 20: 8:30 AM Mass: +Joe Neumann

Saturday, June 21: 8:30 AM Mass: +Ernie Schulke 4:00 PM Mass (Pennington): +Jack Hunt 5:30 PM Mass: For the People

Sunday, June 22: 7:30 AM Mass: +Evelyn Schuiling 9:00 AM Mass: +Joe Neumann 11:00 AM Mass: Special Intentions for SG Monday, June 23: 8:30 AM Mass: +Cele Maus

Tuesday, June 24: 12:10 Mass: +Conrad Beaulieu

Wednesday, June 25: 8:30 AM Mass: +Jane Senger

Thursday, June 26: 7:00 AM Mass: +Ben Peterson 10:30 AM Mass (Goldpine): Special Intentions for Sandy Will

Friday, June 27: 8:30 AM Mass: +Noel Vanasse

Saturday, June 28: 8:30 AM Mass: +Ernie Bauer 4:00 PM Mass (Pennington): +Conrad Beaulieu 5:30 PM Mass: +Joe Neumann

Sunday, June 29: 7:30 AM Mass: For the People 9:00 AM Mass: +Ernie Bauer 11:00 AM Mass: +Darrell Tufto

MASS INTENTIONS for June 16 to June 29

Monday, June 16: 8:30 AM Mass 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Adoration (Chapel)

Tuesday, June 17: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Adoration (Chapel) 12:10 PM Mass 7:30 PM Marion Devotions (Chapel)

Wednesday, June 18: 8:30 AM Mass

Thursday, June 19: 7:00 AM Mass 10:30 AM Mass (Havenwood) 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Adoration (Chapel) 6:00 PM KC Meeting (Social Hall) 7:00 PM Prayer & Praise (Chapel)

Friday, June 20: 8:30 AM Mass 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Adoration (Chapel)

Saturday, June 21: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Youth Ministry Garage Sale 8:30 AM Mass 4:00 PM Mass (Pennington) 4:30 PM Reconciliation (Chapel) 5:30 PM Mass

Sunday, June 22: Youth breakfast following all Masses 7:30 AM Mass 8:35 AM Rosary (Chapel) 9:00 AM Mass 10:15 AM Rosary (Chapel) 11:00 AM Mass

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

STAY FOR BREAKFAST!

Breakfast served following all Masses on Sunday, June 22 by St. Philip’s Youth. All proceeds help sponsor Youth Ministries summer mission trips. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Free Will Donation

Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

INFORMATION & ACTIVITIES BAPTISM

PREPARATION CLASS

Parents or prospective parents who wish to present a child for Baptism are asked to

attend a baptism preparation class.

The next session will be on July 6. Please call the parish office at 444-4262 to register, or for more information.

Monday, June 16: 1 Kgs 21:1-16 ● Ps 5:2-3b, 4b-7 ● Mt 5:38-42

Tuesday, June 17: 1 Kgs 21:17-29 ● Ps 51:3-6b,11, 16 ● Mt 5:43-48

Wednesday, June 18: 2 Kgs 2:1,6-14 ● Ps 31:20-21, 24 ● Mt 6:1-6, 16-18

Thursday, June 19: Sir 48:1-14 ● Ps 97:1-7 ● Mt 6:7-15

Friday, June 20: 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18,20 ● Ps 132:11-14, 17-18 ● Mt 6:19-23

Saturday, June 21: ● 2 Chr 24: 17-25 ● Ps 89:4-5, 29-34 ● Mt 6:24-34

Sunday, June 22: Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a ● Ps 147:12-15, 19-20 ● 1 Cor 10:16-17 ● Jn 6:51-58

Bible Readings for the Week of June 16 ~ June 22

St. Philip’s Catholic Community welcomes through the waters of baptism, Liam Fritjaf Gustafson and Lynden DeLaine Gustafson, sons of Nathan Gustafson and Heidi Thole. Also baptized was Evelyn Patricia Cariveau, daughter of Nate & Kristy Cariveau. May they be filled with the Holy Spirit!!

YEAR OF MARRIAGE CALENDAR OF EVENTS a DIOCESE OF CROOKSTON b

June 30, 2014: “The Nucleus of Society: Marriage & the Family” 7:00 PM ~ St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 305 5th Street W, Park Rapids, MN

July 12, 2014: Karl Kohlhase In Concert 7:00 PM ~ St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Warroad, MN

July 24, 2014: “Married Love & the Gift of Life” 7:00 PM ~ Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Detroit Lakes, MN

July 25, 2014: “Natural Family Planning & God’s Design for Married Love” 10 AM ~ Crookston Inn & Convention Center, Crookston, MN

August 10, 2014: “Wealth, Worry and the Providence of God” 7:00 PM ~ St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, 105 Knight Avenue N, Thief River Falls, MN

August 24, 2014: Sarah Hart In Concert 7:00 PM ~ Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 702 Summit Ave, Crookston, MN

September 19-21, 2014: “Healing of Families: A Seminar with Fr. Joseph Ssemakula ~ Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Detroit Lakes, MN

October 4, 2014: Danielle Rose In Concert 7:00 PM ~ Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 702 Summit Ave, Crookston, MN

October 3-5, 2014: 2014 Year of Marriage Congress ~ Crookston Inn & Convention Center and the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Crookston, MN. Pre-registration is required. *Watch for details on each event as the event date approaches.

Sponsored by the Diocese of Crookston Office of the New Evangelization.

St. Philip’s extends best wishes to Katelyn Loeffler & Gabe Mooney who celebrated the Sacrament of Marriage on June 7 at St. Philip’s.

Bemidji Area Church Musicians

2014 SUMMER RECITAL SERIES

June 18, Noon to 12:30 PM

French Horn Quartet Eve Sumsky, Jackie Schaffer,

Bonnie Swanson, and Sara Comeau

St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church 1800 Irvine Avenue NW

Free-will offering to support music scholarships. Lunch will be available following the recital—cost to be announced.

Faith Formation Registration for 2014 - 2015 – Grades 1 - 11

Parents do you still have your Faith Formation Registration forms at home? You can drop them off at the Parish Office or the Faith Formation Office between 8:30 – 4:30 Monday – Friday. Questions please contact Kris at 444-5849.

Set Sail for SONTREASURE ISLAND VBS AUGUST 4 - 8, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

We will have a great time with lively songs, creative crafts, exciting games, Bible stories and tasty snacks —all of the things that make Vacation Bible School so much fun! On top of that, children will learn about

God’s amazing love. SONTREASURE ISLAND VBS is for kids three (by September 1, 2013) through 4th grade (2013 - 2014 school year). Registration Forms available in the gathering space or the Faith Formation Office. Registration deadline is July 7. Contact - Kris Jensen – 444-5849 for additional information.

ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT!! Contact Paula in the Youth Office at 444-4262x107 if your high school youth is

interested in going!!

STEUBENVILLE NORTH ST. PAUL

July 25-27, 2014

CHECKOUT THESE WEBSITES THIS SUMMER!

Foryourmarriage.com offers some great advice to help couples live out the Sacrament of Marriage.

Dads.org helps with parenting and gives support for Dads doing the best they can.

LifeTeen.com the best site out there for teens.

STRENGTHENED BY THE PRESENCE OF CHRIST MOTHER-DAUGHTER RETREAT

August 28-30, 2014 – Franciscan Retreat and Conference Center, Hankinson, ND

Please see the flyer posted on the bulletin board for more details or call Lee Walski at 218-470-0222.

SUMMER OND: The OND will be going through a structural reorganization this summer as well as a staffing change. At this time we know there will not be any issues of the OND published during the month of June. It is our ardent hope that we can meet our target to publish a July edition (Note: the OND traditionally publishes only one edition in the months of July and December). As of July 1st, Janelle Gergen will be serving as associate editor of the paper and will be the contact person for contact and publication issues. Her email, effective July 1st, will be: jgergen@crookston.org. Thank you for your patience during this transition.

GIVE YOUR MARRIAGE A GIFT

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are a gift to any married couple seeking to grow in their understanding of the Sacrament of Love they share. Thousands of couples, some married just a year and others for over 50 years, attest to the power of a spiritual weekend set aside just for the two of them. Give this gift to YOUR marriage! Visit northmnwwme.org or contact Alan & Missy Block at applications@northmnwwme.org or 888-455-3496. Upcoming weekends include July 18-20 in Buffalo, MN. October 10-12 in Buffalo and Jamestown, ND. November 21-23 in Prior Lake, MN. December 5-7 in Duluth. The weekends fill up so visit the website, pray about your decision, and then be obedient to the prompting of the Holy Spirit. PRAYER AT PLANNED PARENTHOOD

The St. Gianna’s Group of St. Philip’s is sponsoring a one hour prayer service outside of Planned Parenthood here in Bemidji on Saturday, July 19th from 1-2pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. We gather on the boulevard directly in front of the entrance to Planned Parenthood.

COLLECTION FOR RETIRED PRIESTS

This weekend, we in the Diocese of Crookston honor not only all Fathers and Grandfathers, but also the retired priests who have done so much for our parishes, our families and the spiritual life of the diocese. Many of these men continue their service long after their official retirement.

The Collection for Retired Priests is a wonderful opportunity to thank our retired priests for their lifetimes of devotion. This collection assists with their healthcare insurance costs and their other needs. Please give generously to the Diocese of Crookston’s Collection for Retired Priests.

If you have missed your opportunity to donate through today’s second collection, you can still give your gift by going online at www.crookston.org/CRP or contacting the office of Stewardship & Development, toll free at 1-855-397-8292. Thank you!

TEACHING POSITIONS

St. Philip’s School has openings for two teachers: fifth grade and middle school language arts. Interested individuals may apply by sending a letter of application, resume’, copy of valid Minnesota teaching license, and three letters of recommendation to Carol Rettinger, Principal, 620 Beltrami Avenue NW, Bemidji, MN 56601.

KINDERGARTEN

It’s June and we have only SIX openings available for a third kindergarten. When we reach that number, the class size in each of the three classes will be no more than 14. A total of 40 kindergarteners (in all three rooms) is all we can accept at this time. Please contact the school if you are considering kindergarten placement for your child. Children must be five years old on or before September 1, 2014, to start kindergarten in the 2014-2015 school year. Thank you.

ST. PHILIP’S SCHOOL

Life Facts: (from United States Conference of Catholic Bishops - July Bulletin Briefs, 2014)

• During pregnancy, a woman’s heart physically grows larger in order to accommodate the growing child within her.

• An unborn baby’s heart begins to beat at 21 or 22 days, and can be detected on ultrasound.

• An unborn child can suck his or her thumb beginning at 13 weeks.

Saturday, June 21st 8am-4pm ~ St. Philip’s Parking Lot

We are in need and accepting Donation’s of household items and

gently used clothing for the upcoming Parking Lot Sale!!

All items can be dropped off at the Parish Office

Booth’s are still available to rent / $25 per space ….contact Paula in the Youth Office for more information. 444-4262x107 or email at pdeclusin@stphilipsbemidji.org

Sunday June 22 Following ALL morning Masses

Free Will Donation All Proceeds help sponsor Youth Ministries summer Mission Trips

5pm Thursday, August 21st—7am Friday, August 22nd ‘14 All students going into 6th-8th grade in the Fall of 2104

are invited & encouraged to attend our “Fare-well to Summer” overnighter!

Registration’s are available in the Parish or Youth Office

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2014 PASSPORT PARTY

MINISTRY SCHEDULE week of June 21~ June 22

ALL MINISTERS are asked to please call the parish office at 444-4262 or email to rnaylor@stphilipsbemidji.org by July 15 to let us know dates when you are not available to do your ministry for the month of August. Thank you!

Jun 21, 5:30 PM Jun 22, 7:30 AM Jun 22, 9:00 AM Jun 22, 11:00 AM

SACRISTAN Marleen Webb Jennifer Leisenheimer Jim & Carolyn Gorham Mary Lou Peters

USHER DuWayne Schwindt Rich Marsolek Glenn Aagard Terri Chmielewski

Matt Murray Bob Murray * HELP NEEDED * * HELP NEEDED *

Dan Shea Paul Nistler Mike Headlee Kirk Malkowski

Don Pohl Hank Imsande * HELP NEEDED * * HELP NEEDED *

ALTAR SERVER Garret Schwindt Will Schwindt

Hayley Leisenheimer Hannah Leisenheimer

Sarah Bofferding Tia Drouillard

Toby Glen Nathaniel Gourneau

LECTOR Cheryl Christlieb Germaine Cheslock

Pam Murray Judy Stai

Phil Hodapp Marilynne Hodapp

Mary Lou Peters Dick Rossman

INTERCESSOR Peggy Neumann Cynthia Haskin Mark Studer Ernie Rall

GREETER Audrey Hofmeister Bernie Schwindt

Fran Petersen Rosemary Petersen

Rob Bollinger Lisa Bollinger

Rosemary Pulczinski Jan Busch

CAPTAIN Connie Aagard * HELP NEEDED * Joe Bofferding Carol Rettinger

EMHC

Marleen Webb Laura Schwindt * HELP NEEDED * * HELP NEEDED * * HELP NEEDED * * HELP NEEDED * * HELP NEEDED *

Jane Foley Al Foley Mary Zigan Jennifer Leisenheimer * HELP NEEDED * * HELP NEEDED * * HELP NEEDED *

Amy Bofferding Ed Daigle Stephen Steele Theresa Steele Clark Chambers Mary Varriano Mark Studer Ron Arel Pat Welch

Kimberley Gourneau Jon Olson * HELP NEEDED * * HELP NEEDED * * HELP NEEDED * * HELP NEEDED * * HELP NEEDED * * HELP NEEDED * * HELP NEEDED *

HOSPITALITY Youth Ministry Breakfast

Youth Ministry Breakfast

Youth Ministry Breakfast