October 9, 2016 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Pastoral Staff…………….……….Fr. Matthew Crane Office…………………….………….…….218 924-2605 Email……………...…............fathercrane@gmail.com Website:……………..tri-parishcommunity.yolasite.com

Cluster and CTK Homebound Contact: Don Clasemann……….………………..320-552-0202

Christ the King (CTK) Parish Office………….….….....……........320 594-2291 Email…….....…....…….…ctkoffice@embarqmail.com Hours…….……..Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Secretary/Bookkeeper….….........Roxanne Determan Religious Education Coordinator….Beverly Geraets Phone: 320 237-0364 bgeraets.ctkparish@gmail.com CTK Catholic School…….………....…….320 594-6114 Dean of Students ………………………Sarah Becker Website:………..…………..christthekingschool.org

Saint Joseph, Clarissa (SJC) Parish Office………………...….……..….218 756-2205

Email………...…….....…..stjoschu@eaglevalleytel.net Hours…………............Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Secretary/Bookkeeper…......……..…........Barb Brown Volunteer Coordinator……………….….Leann Olson Rel. Ed. Coordinators... Bev Desotell…..320 594-6383 Eileen Uhlenkamp…….218 756-3614

Homebound Contact/Eileen Uhlenkamp….756-3614

Saint Joseph, Bertha (SJB) Parish Office……………….……...….…..218 924-2144 Email………………........stjoseph_bertha@yahoo.com Hours….…………..…Thursday, 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m. Secretary…………………………....…..Kathy Wagner Bookkeeper…………………………….....Laura Miner Religious Education Coordinator: Elizabeth Schwartz.................................218 385-2148 elizabethofsaintjoseph@gmail.com

CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH OF

BROWERVILLE 720 Main Street North

P.O. Box 83 Browerville, MN 56438

SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH OF

CLARISSA 105 John Street South

P.O. Box 5 Clarissa, MN 56440

SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH OF

BERTHA 201 Cherry Street

P.O. Box 158 Bertha, MN 56437

A Note from our Pastor, Fr. Matthew Crane

CATHOLIC VOTING As you may have seen in the Visitor, the Diocese of Saint Cloud is providing a host of resources to help form consciences and to encourage those well-formed consciences to vote this November. Go to stcdio.org to see a classy video with all the bishops of Minnesota encouraging those two activities. Also on that page, you will find a Novena meant to be prayed in the 9 days leading up to the election. If you do nothing else this November, please pray that novena. I will see to it that copies are placed in the vestibules of each parish of the Company so that the less Internet-inclined may join the prayer. Finally, as I mentioned last weekend in this column, I want to encourage you all to consider joining the Minnesota Catholic Conference’s Catholic Advocacy Network. As of this writing, no parish ambassadors have stepped forward from our Company, but you can join the network directly by going to www.mncatholic.org. Sincerely in Christ, Fr. Matthew Crane

callto:320.237.0364

Saint Joseph of Bertha Loose (Special Needs) 30.00 Votive Candles 6.00 Adult 1,660.00 Flood Relief 107.00 Child 14.75 Food & Fellowship 14.00 Total Regular 1,704.75 Silent Auction 7.00

Last Saturday Mass Count: 82

Christ the King of Browerville Loose 151.00 Pork Dinner 1,376.00 Adult 3,626.00 Flood Relief 365.00 Child 7.00 CCHD 20.00 Total Regular 3,784.00 Elevator 202.00 Heat / Air Cond. 120.00

Last Sunday Mass Count: 246 Saint Joseph of Clarissa Loose 43.00 Votive Candles 3.00 Adult 420.00 Flood Relief 295.00 Child 2.00 Church Maintenance 90.00 Total Regular 465.00

Stewardship

Liturgical Ministers

MASS SCHEDULE

MONDAY, OCTOBER 10 - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016

Monday, October 10 – Weekday Galatians 4:22-24, 26-27, 31—5:1/Luke 11:29-32 No Holy Mass

Tuesday, October 11 – Weekday Galatians 5:1-6/Luke 11:37-41 6:00 p.m. Adoration and Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:00 p.m. †All Faithful Departed Bertha

Wednesday, October 12 - Weekday Galatians 5:18-25/Luke 11:42-46 10:00 a.m. Adoration for one hour before Mass 11:00 a.m. †Richard Johnson Browerville

Thursday, October 13 – Weekday Ephesians 1:1-10/Luke 11:47-54 No Mass Clarissa 11:00 a.m. †Bernie Baker CTCCC

Friday, October 14 - Weekday Ephesians 1:11-14/Luke 12:1-7 No Mass Browerville

Saturday, October 15 – Saint Teresa of Jesus Ephesians 1:15-23/Luke 12:8-12

Twenty - Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Exodus 17:8-13/2 Timothy 3:14 —4:2/Luke 18:1-8

Weekend Mass Times Saturday, October 15 4:30 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:30 p.m. †Val Butowski Bertha

Sunday, October 16 8:00 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 8:30 a.m. People of the Parishes Browerville 10:30 a.m. †Ruth Berg Browerville

10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass will be held in Browerville while painting is done

at St. Joseph’s in Clarissa

Saint Joseph of Bertha Saturday, October 15, 5:30 p.m.

Rosary: Maria Miner Lector: Tom Blashack EMHC: Irene Baron, Jerry Baron, Tim Bakken Sacristan: Vicki Larson Servers: Shelby Bakken and Alex Ross-Bahn

Ushers: Bruce Bakken and John Blashack Money Counters: Leo Haisman and Vicki Larson Church Cleaning (Oct. 10-16): Bill & Tammy Baker, Bill & Deb Hartman, Gary Schmidt

Christ the King of Browerville Sunday, October 16, 8:30 a.m. Rosary: Tom and Ramona Steinmetz Lector: Walt Lucas Servers: John Schueller and Justin Host EMHC: Tammy Cebulla, Doug Johnson, MaryAnn Woeste Ushers for October: Jim and Arlene Woeste, Mark Irsfeld, Anna Salber Church Cleaning: Ryan and Anna Spandl family, Brad Spindler, Stan & Eva Spychalla

Saint Joseph of Clarissa Wednesday, October 12, CTCCC Rosary - Rosie Johnson Sunday, October 16, 10.30 a.m. at CTK in Browerville

Lector: Bev D. EMHC: Russ, Kathy, Jacy Rea Sacristan: Kathy Servers: Trey Lancaster and Mason Meyer Ushers: Dan Almquist and Ray Desotell

Saint Joseph of Bertha Saturday, October 15, 5:30 p.m.

Rosary: Carol Rice Lector: Paula Discher EMHC: Brenda Follmer, Bill Hartman, Russ VanDenheuvel Sacristan: Butch Rice Servers: Christian Baumgartner and Jason Williams

Ushers: Matthew Follmer and Gary Schmidt Money Counters: Loren Heinze and Agnes Mack Church Cleaning (Oct. 17-23): Kenneth & LaToya Sullivan, Dale & Eileen Yungbauer, and Russ & Nancy VanDenheuvel

Christ the King of Browerville Sunday, October 16, 8:30 a.m. Rosary: Tom and Ramona Steinmetz Lector: Walt Lucas Servers: John Schueller and Justin Host EMHC: Tammy Cebulla, Doug Johnson, MaryAnn Woeste Ushers for October: Jim and Arlene Woeste, Mark Irsfeld, Anna Salber Church Cleaning: Ryan and Anna Spandl family,

Kyle Spychalla, Stan & Eva Spychalla

Saint Joseph of Clarissa Wednesday, October 12, CTCCC Rosary - Rosie Johnson Sunday, October 16, 10.30 a.m. at CTK in Browerville

Lector: Bev D. EMHC: Russ, Kathy, Jacy Rea Sacristan: Kathy Servers: Trey Lancaster and Mason Meyer Ushers: Dan Almquist and Ray Desotell

Saint Joseph of Clarissa

Saint Joseph of Bertha

Religious Education News High School will meet Wednesday, October 12 from 6-7:30 p.m. with snacks at 5:45-6:00 p.m.

Elementary will meet Friday, October 14 from 1-2 p.m. for grades K-3 and 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. for grades 4-6. Confirmation candidates and parents meet at Saint Jo-seph in Clarissa at 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 16. Remodeling - Holy Mass will be held at Christ the King in Browerville at 10:30 a.m. Thank you for your patience during this remodeling.

St. Mary’s Mission Meeting—Wednesday, October 19 Finance & Pastoral Meetings - Thursday, October 20

Upcoming Mother/Daughter Luncheon to be held on Saturday, October 22 starting at 10:30 a.m. All women of St. Joseph Parish are invited. Please call Gina at 218-756-2472 or Rita at 218-738-5781 with RSVP or leave a message at the parish office 218-756-2205.

Public Rosary Rally will be at NOON, October 15 at the “Y” on Hwy 71 in Clarissa. Please bring your own chairs.

Religious Education Classes are at 7:00 p.m. with the meal served at 6:30 p.m. A 5th Grade teacher is greatly needed. Please prayerfully consider volunteering your time to fulfill this need. It would be truly appreciated. Confirmation candidates and parents meet at St. Joseph’s, Clarissa, Sunday, October 16 at 7 p.m.

Thank you to Hockert’s Laundry in Wadena for cleaning the church rugs. It is very much appreciated!

Parish Life Meeting will be Tuesday, October 11 after Holy Mass. If you have any ideas for our parish—this is the meeting to come to! New members are needed if this ministry is to continue.

Parish Group Lists are being updated. Please let the parish office know your email, physical address, and your phone numbers—both land line and cell, if applicable.

Christian Mothers will be meeting Tuesday, October 18

Food & Fellowship POTLUCK - Saturday, October. 29. Group C will be hosting. Please bring something to share and join in fellowship.

Christ the King of Browerville

The Marathon for Non Public Schools was held on Friday, October 7. Special thank you to the Knights of Columbus who help each year with this event and to all who helped with the marathon. Thank you students for working hard to raise money for our school.

If you were not contacted and would like to make a dona-tion to the Marathon to help us meet our goal of $7,000, please call the school at 594-6114 or send your donation to Christ the King School, P.O. Box 186, Browerville, 56438

CTK School is closed October 20 & 21 for Fall Holiday. On Wednesday, October 19, school will be released at 12:15 p.m.

Christ the King Catholic School

Coffee, rolls and juice will be served after 8:30 a.m. Mass at Christ the King today, Sunday, October 9. Everyone is welcome to join in this social.

Religious Education—If you did not return your family folder please bring to session tonight. Sessions begin at 6:15 p.m. with opening prayer at 6:20 p.m. led by the Confirmation candidates tonight. Parents are welcome to join us for opening and closing prayers.

Confirmation candidates and parents meet at St. Joseph’s, Clarissa, Sunday, October 16, at 7 p.m.

A big thank you to all those who helped, supported and donated to the pork dinner fundraiser last Sunday. It was a huge success with proceeds going to the elevator fund.

Needed: Donations for CTK Christian Women’s Annual Holiday Raffle. If you have something to donate please contact Geri Jagush at 594-2852 by October 10th.

Public Rosary Rally will be held at Noon by the Grotto on Saturday, October 15. Please bring a chair. It will be held in the church if it rains.

Christian Women Annual Coffee Cake Sale will be held on Saturday, November 12. Baking will be done on Friday, November 11. We are now accepting donations. Please bring them marked for the sale to the church basement. The following items are needed: Butter, white sugar, flour, Blue Bonnet margarine, mini-marshmallows, paper plates and 9-inch aluminum pie tins. CTK Board of Education - Thursday, October 13, at 7 p.m.

ACT-OBERFEST Variety Show Join us Sunday, Oct.16th, 2 – 4 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center for entertainment for the entire family. Bishop Kettler and the youth group from St. Mary’s in Melrose, Fr. Mitch Bechtold, Fr. Aaron Kuhn, Fr. Matthew Kuhn, Fr. Marv Enneking, Fr. Ron Dockendorf, the Sacred Heart Strings, and many more will perform a variety show, including music and comedy. There will be food available for purchase, and free refreshments. No tickets needed, but all guests will have an opportunity to contribute to Generation Next, a fund for diocesan y o u t h r e t r e a t s a n d f a i t h a c t i v i t i e s . For more information, call the foundation (320) 258-7653.

Company of Parishes Area Events

Company of Parishes Events Calendar

TODAY, Sunday, October 9………………….…..CTK Coffee & Rolls

Tuesday, October 11……………...………...SJB Parish Life Meeting Wednesday, October 12…..SJC RE: Snacks 5:45/Class 6-7:30 p.m. SJB RE: Meal 6:30/Class 7-8 p.m.

Thursday, October 13……….CTK Parish Board of Education 7 p.m. Friday, October 14………SJC RE: K-3, 1-2:30 p.m.; 4-6, 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, October 15 …...…CTK & SJC Noon Public Rosary Rallies Sunday, October 16…………………………………... CTK RE 7 p.m. ActOberfest, Freeport from 2:00-4:00 p.m. CTK RE/Confirmation Candidates & Parents 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 18...SJB Christian Mother’s Mtg. after Holy Mass Wednesday, October 19………………..SJC St. Mary’s Mission Mtg.

God’s Men Gathering Last Saturday of the month, October 29, at SJC at 7 a.m. All men are welcome!

BINGO—Craft Bingo TODAY, October 9th at 1:30 p.m. Saint Edward’s Fellowship Hall Henning, MN $3.00 per card or $8.00 for

3 cards ~ Free lunch—Fellowship—Door Prizes Everyone Welcome! Food! ~ Fellowship! ~ Fun!

Save the Date: Christ the King Home & School Sewing and Crafting Retreat—Nov. 4, 5, & 6.

Day of Prayer for Peace and Mercy Our Lady of Fatima Centennial US Tour for Peace - Fri. Oct. 14 Join us in the Jubilee Year of Mercy from noon to 8 p.m. for a special day. The day will feature the Our Lady of Fatima Pilgrim Statue with is on Centennial U.S. tour for Peace. Rosary begins at 11:30 a.m., Mass is at 12:15 p.m.,

Lecture is at 1 p.m., Divine Mercy Chaplet is at 3 p.m., 4-6 p.m. is Eucharistic Adoration and Reconciliation. Finally, 6:30 p.m. is a Lecture with Solemn Prayer for Peace at 7:00 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 14. 2016

2016 Public Rosary Crusades will be held on Saturday, October 15, 12 Noon, at the Grotto by Christ the King Church or in Clarissa at the corner of Bridge Street and Highway 71. Please bring a

lawn chair. In case of rain we’ll meet in church. Our country is in great need of Public prayer, repentance and conversion. We must ask God to save America through the Rosary and intercession of His Holy Mother, Mary. Public prayer is powerful!

America Needs Fatima ~ Public Rosary Crusades

October is the Month of Our Lady of the Rosary

Pray for us.

Healing Mass—October 24, 2016 at Saint Henry’s Catholic Church in Perham. Join the Fraternity of Priests of the St. Cloud Diocese for a Healing Mass.

4:00 pm: Adoration & Prayers with the Priests 6:00 pm: Confession, Adoration continues 6:50 pm: Benediction 7:00 pm: Mass 8:00-10:00 pm: Individual Prayers for Healing

Confirmation Candidates and parents meet at St. Joseph’s in Clarissa on Sunday evening, October 16 at 7 p.m.