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MASS SCHEDULE Mondays & Thursdays (Avon) 8:00 AM Wednesdays & Fridays (Collegeville) 8:00 AM
Saturdays (Collegeville) 5:30 PM Sundays (Avon) 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM
The deadline to submit Sunday Bulletin announcements is noon on the previous Wednesday
The Twinned Parishes of:
320 363-2569 14241 Fruit Farm Road St. Joseph MN 56374
We are a progressive Catholic Benedictine Community encountering Christ through the celebration of Word and Sacrament,
one another, nature, and our thirst to create a just world.
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SAINT THE
JOHN
BAPTIST
CHURCH
WE ARE A PEOPLE OF GOD Welcoming, Proclaiming, Celebrating
& Serving One Another
stbenedictavon.org
and
Reconciliation: Thursdays (Avon) 7:30 AM Saturdays (Collegeville) 4:30 PM
A NOTE FROM FR. GREG MILLER, OSB
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS
FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE 51st WORLD DAY OF PEACE 2018
Migrants and refugees: men and women in search of peace “The wisdom of faith fosters a contemplative gaze that recognizes that all of us belong to one family, migrants and the local populations that welcome them, and all have the same right to enjoy the goods of the earth, whose destination is universal,
as the social doctrine of the Church teaches.”
“When we turn that gaze to migrants & refugees, we discover that they do not arrive empty-handed. They bring their courage, skills, energy, aspirations, as well as
the treasures of their own cultures; and in this way, they enrich the lives of the nations that receive them. We also come to see the creativity, tenacity & spirit of sacrifice of the countless individuals, families and communities around the world who open their
doors and hearts to migrants & refugees, even where resources are scarce.”
“A contemplative gaze should also guide the discernment of those responsible for the public good, and encourage them to pursue policies of welcome, within the limits
allowed by a correct understanding of the common good”
“Those who see things in this way will be able to recognize the seeds of peace that are already sprouting and nurture their growth. Our cities, often divided and po-larized by conflicts regarding the presence of migrants and refugees, will thus turn
into workshops of peace.”
On January 7, the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, the Catholic Church in Minnesota will observe Immigration Sunday. This annual observance is a day to show
support for our immigrant brothers & sisters. For the 2018 observance, we have been asked to draw special attention to the uncertainty surrounding the Deferred Action for
Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. As part of immigration Sunday, I invite you to participate in a postcard campaign to your elected representative in Congress urging
passage of the DREAM Act in support of DACA youth. Postcards will be available at mass.
Together we go to God, PAX, Father Greg Miller OSB
We Welcome You Wherever You Are On Your Journey
320 250-5618
PO Box 98 212 1st St SW
Avon MN 56310
REFLECTION ON THE GOSPEL Luke tells us a rather unique story, often referred to as “The Presentation of the Lord”. While still an infant, Jesus is taken to the temple by his parents. Simeon and Anna greet the child separately. It is
significant that Luke includes Anna. For Luke, not even Simeon is called a prophet. Instead Anna is a
prophetess, foreshadowing the equality women enjoy in the ideal Christian life. This gospel story, unique to Luke, reminds us of the equality of women and men, the relationship of the family, and the
importance of human development as a place for God’s favor.
Welcome DECEMBER 31, 2017
HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH
SAINT
BENEDICT OF
THE
Living Liturgy
ST BENEDICTS PARISH STAFF
Pastor: Father Gregory Miller, OSB 320 291-5223 [email protected]
Business Administrator: Charlene Lahr
320 356-0052 [email protected]
Coordinator of Faith Formation, Ministry & Music: Jason Prigge
320 356-0763 [email protected]
Youth Ministry & Faith Formation Assistant: Alyssa Kulla
320 433-0624 [email protected]
Trustees: Sue Pogatchnick 320 356-7790 Ben Budde 320 345-1050
Parish Committee Chairpersons: Pastoral Council Jen Brickweg Finance Council Curt Thelen
LITURGICAL MINISTERS NEXT SUNDAY, JANUARY 7TH
Servers Eucharistic Ministers Greeters Lectors A/V Cantors
8:00
AM Peyton Dirkes Presley Dirkes
Sue Pogatschnik Dan Pogatschnik Judy Pogatschnik Dan Pogatschnik
Lynn Dirkes
Dan Binsfeld Dianne Binsfeld
Deb Schulzetenberge Mark Schulzetenberge
Adam Wenker Samantha Wenker
Hannah Litchy Donna
Huckenpoehler Brad Opatz
10:30 AM
Connor Breth Isaac Noska
Chris Boyer Greta Noska
Michelle Parker Paul Killmer
Ron Sadlowsky
Jaden Breth Scott Spanier Julie Spanier Jerome Smith Paul Hughes Paula Hughes
Becky Boyer Brenda Schindler Alexis Studniski
FINANCIAL GIVING - DECEMBER 24TH
Adult Envelopes $ 3,421.00
Plate $ 730.00
Youth Envelopes $ 7.50
Facility Updates $ 0.00
Christmas Day Masses $ 18,369.00
Community Meal $ 0.00
Electronic Giving for December $ 3,085.00
Total Fiscal year Adult Envelopes received $ 99,361.00
Total Fiscal year Adult Envelopes budgeted $ 87,727.00
Thank you to those who regularly & generously give of their treasure as well as those who give of their time & talent to support the work of our parish.
PLEASE PRAY FOR….
Dave Smith, Josephine Sadlowsky, Steve Schirmers,
Joyce Klein, Abbey Gertken, Alice Eichers, Annella Hollerman, Stephanie Andreasen, Colleen Thielman, Sherry Kroska,
Leander Notch & Adeline Lundgren
If you would like a name added to our prayer list, please contact the Parish Office @ 320 250-5618. Names will be removed after 3 months,
however, can easily be re-added by notifying the Parish Staff.
YEAR-END GIVING
Please be sure to update your address with the Parish Office. Year-end giving statements will be going out soon and we want to be sure that yours reaches you. Thank you!
COMMUNITY MEAL
There will be no Community Meal served this week (January 3rd). The Community Meal will resume on
Wednesday January 10th from 5:00 - 6:30 pm in the Church Basement.
CHRISTIAN WOMEN
Eucharistic Adoration is Friday, January 5th from 9 AM to 3 PM in the
Church. All are welcome for individual prayer with Our Lord. The next Christian Women’s meeting is January 16th at 6 PM
in the Church basement.
2018~WISDOM FOR A NEW YEAR
Yearning for a new way will not produce it. Only ending the old way can do that. You cannot hold onto the old, all the while declaring that you want something new.
The old will defy the new; The old will deny the new; The old will decry the new.
There is only one way to bring in the new. You must make room for it. ~Neale Donald Walsch
FROM HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL
As the “New Year” approaches we begin planning for the next school year. Are you looking for a preschool or
kindergarten program for your child for this fall? Please consider the faith-based educational program offered at Holy Family School in Albany for your child. We would
also welcome students enrolling at all other grade levels. If you would like to receive information on the soon-to-be scheduled open house/registration night, please contact us at 320 845-2011 or at [email protected]
to be added to our mailing list.
FAITH FORMATION PIZZA SALES
We started our annual Pizza sales early this
year, that way you can talk your family into buying some delicious Heggie’s Pizza. This
fundraiser helps keep our tuition prices low & helps us provide the excellent programming we
have. Order forms were sent home last Wednesday but you can also order online under the Faith Formation tab. All
sales & forms must be turned in by Wednesday January 17th. Pizza delivery and
pick-up will be on Super Bowl Sunday, February 4th following all Masses.
YOUTH MINISTRY Join us for AfterHours on January 10th from 7:35 - 9 PM in the Youth Room & gym.
Come for fun, food and fellowship!
FAITH FORMATION
No Faith Formation classes this week (January 3rd). Classes resume next week, on Wednesday January 10th where all parents & students will meet in Church for the entire class period.
Faith Formation Office Hours: The Faith Formation Office will hold limited office hours this week. We will be in the office on Tuesday January 2nd from 8-5 pm. We will resume normal business hours as of Monday January 8th.
If we are not around, please call and leave a message—we will get back to you as soon as possible.
A LOOK AT THE WEEK AHEAD
Monday January 1: ALL DAY Parish Office Closed 9:00 AM Mass †Richard & Clara Zenzen
Thursday January 4: 7:30 AM Reconciliation 8:00 AM Daily Mass †Marcy Heinen
Friday January 5: 9:00 AM Eucharistic Adoration
Sunday January 7: 8:00 AM Mass †David Kenney 9:15 AM Becoming Catholic 10:30 AM Mass †Duane Herzog
MUSIC MINISTRY Instrumentalists - We’re looking for instrumentalists to join our music ministry. Contact Jason for more details.
Christmas Choir - Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to prepare for Christmas liturgies this year.
The new music schedule for spring (February-April) will be written towards the beginning of January. Current ensembles & cantors should send
dates that they are unavailable to Jason by Friday January 5th. If you’re not currently involved or once were, take a chance & join the music
ministry. If you want to talk about the ministry contact Jason Prigge.
Junior High Youth Rally: Students in grades 6-8 are welcome to sign up for the Junior High Youth Rally that the St. Cloud Diocese is holding on January 7th from 9:15am - 4:00pm. We are happy to announce that our very own Jason Prigge is the keynote speaker
for the event! Cost for the event is $10.
Mission Trips: The mission trips for summer of 2018 have been released. Junior High will be going to Duluth (June 10-15) & Senior
High will be going to St Louis, Missouri (July 14-21). Contact Alyssa for more information. Also, a big thank you to those who have already signed up - our spots for the Junior High trip to
Duluth have been filled up!
Upcoming Retreats
December 29-31 Central MN TEC Retreat January 5-7 Senior High Dunrovin Youth Retreat
January 13-15 Central MN TEC Retreat
LOCAL EVENTS
January 6: Cathedral High School Crusaderette Dance Show Featuring the Crusaderettes with other High School Dance Teams and Studio Groups from the St Cloud Area. Shows are at 2 PM and 6 PM in the Cathedral HS North Gym. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for K-12 students.
January 13 & 14: Seven Dolors Quilt Retreat This retreat is for quilters with all levels of experience from beginners to advanced. Bring your supplies & projects to work alongside others with a love for quilting. For questions or to register contact Donna at 320 356-9437 or [email protected]
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320 356-7929
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LITURGICAL MINISTRY
The new Liturgical Ministers schedule is finished through April. Please look for a published copy in your email or on the website. In the case that you need to sub, please request one as soon as possible, you are responsible for your scheduled role. If you currently serve in a
Liturgical Role, thank you. Our parish appreciates all you do to make it
a more welcoming community. If you are looking for a way to get involved, it’s not too late. Contact Jason Prigge to see how your
personality and gifts can be utilized in the parish.
HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!