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Church of St. Timothy Mission Statement We are a progressive, welcoming Catholic community

that values full participation in worship and community service. We commit to being a peace-loving, Eucharistic

community, providing integrated faith formation and applying gospel values to daily living.

Page 1 August 30 and September 6, 2020

Welcome

Readings for the Week of August 30 Monday: 1 Cor 2:1-5; Ps 119:97-102; Lk 4:16-30 Tuesday: 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Ps 145:8-14; Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: 1 Cor 3:1-9; Ps 33:12-15, 20-21; Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: 1 Cor 3:18-23; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lk 5:1-11 Friday: 1 Cor 4:1-5; Ps 37:3-6, 27-28, 39-40; Lk 5:33-39 Saturday: 1 Cor 4:6b-15; Ps 145:17-21; Lk 6:1-5 Sunday: Ez 33:7-9; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 13:8-10; Mt 18:15-20 Readings for the Week of September 6 Monday: 1 Cor 5:1-8; Ps 5:5-7, 12; Lk 6:6-11, Tuesday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Ps 13:6; Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 [18-23] Wednesday: 1 Cor 7:25-31; Ps 45:11-12, 14-17; Lk 6:20-26 Thursday: 1 Cor 8:1b-7, 11-13; Ps 139:1b-3, 13-14ab, 23-24; Lk 6:27-38 Friday: 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27; Ps 84:3-6, 12; Lk 6:39-42 Saturday: 1 Cor 10:14-22; Ps 116:12-13, 17-18; Lk 6:43-49 Sunday: Sir 27:30 — 28:7; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Rom 14:7-9; Mt 18:21-35

How to support St. Tim’s at this time Many people have asked how they can continue to support St. Timothy’s, and the work we are continuing to do, even though we are not all gathering to celebrate the Mass together. The best way is to set up an online donation. Please visit this page on our website to get started and to learn more about the other ways you can support us: http://bit.ly/supportSTT. You can also mail your envelope/check in to the office at the address on the back cover of this bulletin.

We appreciate your generosity very much!

Question of the Week: August 30 Come, Follow Me

Then Jesus told his disciples, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” (Matthew 16:24)

• Jeremiah 20:7-9 - Jeremiah’s interior crisis • Romans 12:1-2 - Sacrifice of body and mind • Matthew 16:21-27 - First prophecy of passion

and resurrection; doctrine of the cross Adults: In what concrete ways do you take up your cross and follow Jesus? Kids: When has it been difficult to be a follower of Jesus?

September 6 Helping Others Grow Jesus said, “If another member of the church sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of ou are alone.” (Matthew 18:15)

• Ezekiel 33:7-9 - The prophet a watchman • Romans 13:8-10 - Love fulfills the Law • Matthew 18:15-20 - Fraternal correction

Adults: How have you been able to follow Christ more closely because others patiently loved you? Kids: How can you help another person do the right thing?

Visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/StTimothyBlaine/

In-person Masses resume, must register to attend Phase 1 of reopening began on June 28 with an in-person Mass at 10:30. We are so excited to see some of our people again! For those of you who are not ready to come together just yet, we will continue to stream Mass each Saturday evening at 5:00 on our Facebook page and YouTube channel. If you would like more information about the safety protocols that everyone will follow while at Mass or you want to register for a seat at Mass please see the homepage of our website.

Cover photo by Libby Huebner

Online Auction Highlights

A week at Grand Beach Resort in Orlando, Florida! Minutes from Florida’s Walt Disney World®, SeaWorld®, Universal Studios®, and designer malls—the ultimate family vacation at a full-service 4-star resort ! Value: $1400

Seasonal and holiday baskets and other items, including 20 Christmas themed, and others for Halloween, Easter, fall, and summer picnics and barbeques.

Over 25 baskets have a theme that includes adult beverages! (Must be over 21 to bid on these items.) Baskets and items for new baby, toys for the children

and even things for the pet lover!

And of course there are tons of items for the home, personal care items, yard and garden items, things for the kids, travel accessories, collectibles, handcrafted pieces, and so much more!

And we have many restaurant gift cards to choose from in various denominations!

Leeann Chin Chipotle Chanticlear Pizza and Grill Two Stooges Sports Bar and Grill Chuck E. Cheese’s Buffalo Wild Wings Chili’s Ole Piper Inn Carol’s Restaurant Mancini’s Char House Culver’s Clive’s Roadhouse Maynards of Excelsior Panera The Tavern Grill The Tipsy Steer Caribou Coffee McDonald’s Jersey Mike’s Olive Garden

We also have a very special event that you can bid on—a delightful evening for you and your friends (total six people) to enjoy a delicious Italian dinner prepared and served just for you. The chef will be Tim Downey and he will prepare wonderful breads with special oils, spaghetti al la Meaderville, chicken Marsala, a seafood dish, and homemade tiramisu. All served with wine and flavorful coffee. The winner of this item will receive a priceless experience that will make for great memories for years to come!

Please see page 4 for information on how to access the auction and how to place your bid.

St. Tim’s Carnival

Auto Zone Blue Plate Restaurant Group Bob's Produce Ranch Brightwood Hills Golf Course Carol's Restaurant Chuck E Cheese's Clives Roadhouse Costco Cub Foods Culver’s Blaine Culver's Coon Rapids

Heartland Tire Home Depot Ike's Wine and Spirits J B Framing Studio Kalon Salon Lowe's Coon Rapids Mancinis Maynards Olive Garden Potbelly Sandwich Shop Print Central

St. Tim’s Befrienders St. Tim’s Council of Catholic Women St. Tim’s Knights of Columbus St. Tim’s Parish Council St. Tim’s Quilters St. Tim’s wonderful parishioners! Total Sports Twin City Attorneys Two Stooges Sports Bar & Grill

WE WISH TO THANK ALL OF THOSE WHO DONATED TO OUR SILENT AUCTION

The community of St. Tim’s has once again come together to do everything possible to make this year’s carnival a success—despite some really unique challenges! We sincerely appreciate your participation and support so far, and as we move into carnival week, which of course, looks much different this year. Without our big tents, food booths, beer tent, and live music to bring in people, we need your help to get the word out about our online auction—tell your neighbors to check it out, share our Facebook posts so your friends can join in, and call your family to encourage them to take part.

As always—together we are a strong community that can take on any challenge and exceed expectations. Thank you for being a member of St. Tim’s—we are grateful for all of you!

This year's silent auction is a bonanza for golfers or the golfers in your life! We have many wonderful courses that have donated golf packages or passes – some of the courses are

nearby, others are a bit further, others are resort courses. Take advantage of the generosity of our donors and experience some new turf, what a wonderful way to spend the day!

Bellwood Oaks Golf Course in Has-tings Badlands Golf Course in Robert, WI Clifton Highlands in Prescott, WI Daytona Golf Club in Dayton

Deacon's Lodge in Breezy Point Deer Run Golf Course in Victoria Grandview Lodge in Nisswa Minnewaska Golf Club in Glenwood Purple Hawk in Cambridge

Red Wing Golf Club in Red Wing Southbrook golf Course in Annandale Troy Burne Golf Club, Hudson, WI Victory Links in Blaine Viking Meadows in East Bethel

Adam Thielen photo or helmet Stefon Diggs photo Kyle Rudolph photo Dalvin Cook photo Brett Favre framed double photo P J Fleck photo or helmet Harrison Smith jersey Bud Grant photo Minnesota Tyler Johnson jersey

Purple People Eaters photo Tiger Woods photo North Star legends photo Mighty Ducks jersey signed by 6 cast members Miracle on Ice USA Hockey jersey signed by 18 living members Secretariat – signed by who…oh, the jockey! NBA superstar Giannis jersey

Interested in sports memorabilia? We have signed framed photographs, jerseys, or football helmets from 20 notable sports figures, for auction—football, golf, hockey, basketball, and horse racing!

St. Tim’s Carnival

This year’s silent auction is online! You can bid from your home computer or from your iPad or phone.

Here’s how to get your bidder number and start bidding in three easy steps!

1. Go to the St Timothy website: www.churchofsttimothy.com 2. Click on the first box, labeled “Silent Auction.” This will take you directly to the auction website. 3. Create an account: This option will show up in a "box" immediately OR you will have to click on "View

All Items" and the "Create an Account" box will show up then. No financial information is needed to create an account or to bid; payment is due at pick-up. You will then get an email to finish the set up.

That’s it—you are now ready to browse and bid! If you have any trouble creating an account, please call the parish office at 763.784.1329 and someone will be happy to help you.

• You are now ready to browse all of the great items we have available. To view the details of an item, click

on the picture. A full description of the item is displayed below the picture. Also displayed is the required minimum initial bid and the required minimum incremental bid, if the initial bid has already been made.

• If you like the item, and wish to follow and keep track of it, click the heart button in the upper left hand corner, which will add the item to your watch list.

• Ready to bid? Simply view an item, enter your bid amount, and click the "Place My Bid" button. If a bid has already been made, it will show you what the current bid is and what the minimum would be to bid over it. It also shows how many times the item has been bid on.

• Outbid? You will receive an email notification with a link to the item so that you can place a new bid • You will be notified with your results when the auction ends. • You will be getting email or text message throughout the six bidding days whenever something has

changed about an item you are bidding on. This allows you to take timely action on the item, so you don’t miss out!

Keep selling those raffle tickets! Thank you to everyone who has already turned in their tickets. And to those of you who have stopped in to pick up even more tickets to sell, we are especially grateful for your efforts this year! As you know, the raffle is the biggest fund-raiser we have each year and it supports our operating budget so we can continue to minister to all those who come to St. Tim’s for faith formation, pastoral care, community, spiritual support and growth. The winning tickets will be drawn on the afternoon of September 13—will you be the $10,000 winner?

Aluminum can drive is part of the carnival too! We are still having our annual aluminum can drive this year so save up those cans and bring them to the receptacle in the parking lot before September 13!

Carnival coloring contest We are still holding the coloring contest as part of our carnival celebration this year. We will have four divisions— ages 2 through 5, ages 6 through 9, ages 10 through 12, and ages 13 and older. If you or your family wish to participate in the contest, please visit the carnival page on our website to download the coloring sheets, or you can pick them up at the parish office. All completed entries need to be into the parish office by September 8, and winners will be chosen based on neatness and creativity. This is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and the KCs will award gift cards as prizes. Winners will be announced right before our raffle prize drawing on September 13.

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Church of St. Timothy Phone 763.784.1329 Fax 763.784.0652

All bulletins are available on our website: www.churchofsttimothy.com Mission Statement

We are a progressive, welcoming Catholic community that values full participation in worship and community service. We commit to being a peace-loving, Eucharistic community providing integrated faith formation and applying gospel values to daily living.

Office hours: Monday, through Thursday 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Saturday closed, Sundayclosed Mass schedule: *ASL Interpreter at 8:30 a.m. Mass*

Saturday evening: 5:00 p.m., streaming online only Sunday: 10:30 a.m., by reservation only

Sacrament of Reconciliation Individual: Saturday afternoons at 3 p.m. Prayer requests: Call 763.717.1730 or 651.233.9622

Communion for the homebound: Contact Maggie Philbrook at the parish office.

Baptisms: Parents must attend a pre-baptism class. Call the parish office for scheduling.

Weddings: Arrangements must be made at least six months prior to the wedding.

Parish Staff

Pastor Fr. Joe Whalen Deacon Tom Quayle Deacon/marriage ministry Joe Frederick Director of Administration and Finance Cathy Sullivan Stewardship and Development Director David Bach Bookkeeper Libby Huebner Maintenance Director Barry Schuetzler Director of Liturgy and Music Bill Steffl Coordinator of Liturgical Music Therese Jorgensen Junior and Senior High Youth Minister Kristen Neuman Basket programs Margaret Kelly Coordinator for Children’s Ministries; Baptism prep Kristen Raaen Pastoral Minister; Befrienders Maggie Philbrook Bulletin editor/communications Libby Huebner Receptionists Jill Hanson, Mary Kalk Database coordinator Joy Heifort

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