churches of st. mary & st. henry · 4/16/2017 · -12:30pm. silent auction of art and...
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Mayo Clinic Health System Hospice sponsors: Hope A grief support group for women who have experienced the death
of a loved one. The group is led by widows and offers an opportunity to learn about grief, share experiences and find healing
and hope from loss. Drop-ins are welcome.
Tuesdays, 5:15 – 6:15 pm, St John the Baptist Catholic Church John Paul II Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, 632 S. Broad St., Mankato
For more information, please call 507-385-2989 or 1-800-327-3721, ext. 2989 (toll free).
Area Separated or Divorced Educational/Support Group St. Wenceslaus Church Basement, New Prague
Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month from 7– 8:30 PM. Experience good support as you and your loved ones move through this time in your life. All faiths are welcome. For more information call Deacon Bob Wagner, 952-758-3225 or Mary 952-873-6781.
Tuesday, April 18 - “Navigate Those Bumpy Roads” Tuesday, May 2 & 6 - “Name the Values That Guide Your Heart”
Tuesday, June 6 & 20 - “God Speaks to Us in Many Ways
Celebration for Life Benefit Concert Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 3:00 PM
Hosanna Lutheran Church, 105 Hosanna Avenue, Mankato Adimission: Free Will Offering Refreshments Served
This year’s spring concert will have you laughing and listening as the popular Sister group entertains you with music and stories.
Sisters is the collective voices and talents of three women who are really sisters and share a big dream: “Through laughter, support,
listening and being ourselves, all women are born to excel and succeed.”
The concert is a benefit for Options for Women, Mankato
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING CLASSES The Couple to Couple League will be offering a series of classes, for engaged and married couples, on the Sympto-Thermal Method
of Natural Family Planning at the Shakopee Catholic Education Center, 2700 17th Ave E, Shakopee. Classes begin on
Wednesday, April 19th at 6:00 p.m. New streamlined methodology and new materials integrate Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the
Body. Register at http://twincities.ccli.org. Questions? Call 612-721-3791 or email [email protected].
Community and Social Events
Wednesday, April 19, 2017 Salad Luncheon - Church of St. Peter, 1801 W. Broadway, St. Peter from 11AM-1PM. Adults $8, Ages 5-12 $5. Carry outs available.
Thursday, April 20, 2017 Village 55/Plus - We will gather at 2PM at Horizon Place, 510 Commerce Drive, Le Center. Inara Porietis, a World War II refugee from Latvia, will be our speaker. She was helped by Lutheran Welfare and sponsored by the George Wohlers family of Le Center. Also joining us will be TCU’s foreign exchange student, Alishka, from the Czech Republic. There will be door prizes and treats, so come join the fun.
Saturday, April 22, Spring Bake Sale & Boutique - St. Patrick Social Hall, 24425 Old Hwy 13 Blvd, Jordan, MN, 9AM-3PM. Featuring fresh-baked Cinnamon and Caramel Rolls, lots of homemade goodies including cookies, cakes and breads, and much more!
Saturday & Sunday, April 22-23, 2017 Spring Art Event - St. Lawrence Catholic Church and Newman Center, 1203 Fifth St. Southeast, Mpls. April 22 from 7-9PM, April 23 8:30AM-12:30PM. Silent auction of art and art-related items, art for sale, refreshments, live music. See bulletin boards in church entrances for more info.
Sunday, April 23, 2017 The Notables - Spring Concert, “Music Builds a Bridge” - at 4PM, Le Sueur-Henderson Middle/High School Auditorium, 901 East Ferry Street, Le Sueur. Admission FREE, refreshments following concert. Call 507-665-2690 for more information.
Monday, May 1, 2017 Community Meal - Join us the First Monday night of the month at 6PM at the United Methodist Church, 87 N Cordova Ave, Le Center. Everyone in the community is invited to share friendship and a meal with us. Transportation will be provided if needed - call 357-4375. Free Will offering will be accepted.
PASTORAL CARE EVENTS
Save the Date! Our Parish Festival is
Sunday, June 25, 2017
The first 2017 Festival meeting is Tuesday, April 18 at 7PM in the
Conference Room. All are welcome to attend!
This will be Tom Dwyer’s last year as the General Festival Chairperson. If this is a position you’d like to
take on for 2018, Tom welcomes you to work along side him this year. This is a fun role and the duties are
mostly organizing and communicating with the different committee chairs. It involves only a few short meetings before the festival. If you are interested in more detail
what this position involves, feel free to contact Tom 357-4214.
WE WISH YOU A BLESSED EASTER!
- from the Pro-Life Team
SAVE the DATE: Kickball Tournament -Sunday, May 21, 2017
St. Henry Ballfield 2-5 pm Fun for the entire family! Concessions to benefit "Pro-Life Across America"
St. Mary-St. Henry Pro-Life Team
Churches of St. Mary & St. Henry 165 N. Waterville Ave., Le Center, MN 56057
Phone: 507-357-6633 Phone/Fax: 507-357-4838
www.stmarysthenry.org
EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD
APRIL 16, 2017
Parish Staff
Pastor: Fr. Christopher Shofner, [email protected]
After Hours Emergencies: 612-227-7985
Associate Pastor: Fr. James Adams, [email protected]
Trustees St. Mary: Clarence Mager 357-4338 Pete Plut 357-6222
Trustees St. Henry: Dan Germscheid 357-4923 Jim Selly 357-4898
Coordinator of Faith Formation: Jean Boothby
Secretary/Receptionist: Gloria Wolf
Accounting/Bookkeeping: Tara Robinson
Maintenance: Joe Holicky
Music Ministry: Terri McMillen
Office Hours - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Thursday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Friday
Bulletin Deadline - articles need to be submitted to Gloria by noon
on Wednesday.
For use of meeting rooms or Social Hall - contact Gloria
Mass Schedule
Saturday 4:30 PM (St. Mary)
Sunday 8:00 AM (St. Henry)
10:00 AM (St. Mary)
12:00 PM (St. Mary, in Spanish)
Monday No Mass
Tuesday 5:00 PM
Wednesday to Friday 9:00 AM
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 3:45-4:20 PM (St. Mary)
Sunday 7:30-7:50 AM (St. Henry)
Or by appointment (contact Fr. Shofner)
Our Eucharistic Adoration chapel is open for individuals to come
for 5 minutes or an hour and be with Our Lord in the Blessed
Sacrament. Our chapel hours are: Tuesday 9:00 AM to Thursday
9:00 AM (closes during daily Mass and Funeral Masses).
Christ is risen and
now all disciples
are called to
walk with him in
faith and be
witnesses in hope:
“Go into all the
world and
proclaim the good
news to the whole
creation” (Mark 16:15) .
Readings for next Sunday, April 23, 2017
Acts of the Apostles 2:42-47 1 Peter 1:3-9 John 20:19-31
From the Pastor’s Desk Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Christ is risen! Alleluia! Today we celebrate the greatest event in history and the high point of celebration for every Christian throughout the world. Light overcomes darkness. Joy conquers sadness. And defeat turns to victory. Through the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Today, after three days in the tomb, Christ rises from the dead, as God’s definitive statement that God’s power is greater than all things, even sin and death. Like the disciples of Jesus, we rejoice at the presence of the Risen Lord, because we know that He is true to His greatest promise. And if that is true, then we can be sure that He will be faithful to all His other promises as well. We can trust Him to be with us in our joys and in our struggles, to grant us strength and courage when we are weak or afraid, and to guide us along the path He wants us to follow in life. What a precious gift this is! God is good!
The Easter Season now begins, and it’s significant that this season of joy lasts fifty days, while the Lenten Season lasted only forty. It reminds us that we are meant to let the joy of our faith predominate, even though hard times are part of life as well. Nothing is too great that Christ cannot overcome.
How do we show our gratitude for so great a gift as the Resurrection? By recommitting ourselves to living our new life in Christ. Last week I was describing to someone what I had given up for Lent. They suggested to me that, instead of giving something up, I should consider doing something good to grow in the faith. Like many people, I had considered that for years. But I realized that the forty days of Lent were about stripping our lives of the things that get in the way of our relationship with Christ in order to celebrate His Resurrection. The Easter Season is the time to strengthen that relationship, so these fifty days are now the perfect opportunity to take on new spiritual habits. It’s not a required discipline of the Church, but there’s a special grace offered through the Risen Christ that wants to transform us. Think of the Easter Season as a happier version of Lent.
What might you think of adding to your life to grow closer to Jesus? I have some suggestions: 1) A daily Rosary, 2) A regular hour of adoration before the Blessed Sacrament once a week, 3) Daily reading of Holy Scripture, 4) Regular spiritual reading, 5) Take a class to grow in your faith, 6) Commit to greater silence in your life (turn off the radio in the car, turn off the TV at home, turn off the cell phone at dinner), 7) Discover sacred chants and hymns that can be used in prayer and meditation. Perhaps you can think of other things you can do. The point is, once Lent has ended and you have cleared a place in your heart, fill it with the Risen Christ, who has transformed you, given you greater hope, and proved His love for you.
Rejoice in the Lord and be glad! Christ is risen! Alleluia!
God bless, Fr. Chris Shofner [email protected]
Mass Schedule & Intentions
Monday, April 17
Tuesday, April 18 9:00 AM Opening of Adoration 5:00 PM Mass Joan McCabe†
Wednesday, April 19 9:00 AM Mass Grant Anderson†
Thursday, April 20 8:55 AM Closing of Adoration 9:00 AM Mass Magdalene Ballman†
Friday, April 21 9:00 AM Mass Becky Boettcher Franta† 11:00 AM CHC Mass Rev. Ambrose J. Mahon†
Saturday, April 22 3:45 PM Confessions 4:30 PM Mass Jerry Retka†
Sunday of Divine Mercy, April 23 7:30 AM Confessions
8:00 AM Mass (St. Henry) Edward, Charles, & Leonard Beer††† 10:00 AM First Communion Mass Living & Deceased of the Goettl & LeBrun families 12:00 PM Mass (in Spanish) For the Parish
This Week in the Parish
Monday, April 17 OFFICE CLOSED
Tuesday, April 18 Communion Calls - Kathy 7:00 PM Festival Meeting 7:00 PM St. Henry Pastoral Council
Wednesday, April 19 5:15-6:30 PM Faith Formation Early Session 6:45-8:00 PM Faith Formation Late Session 8:15 PM Faith Formation Board Meeting
Thursday, April 20 Horizon Place - Lillian 5:15-8:00 PM First Communion Prep Night
Friday, April 21
Saturday, April 22
Sunday, April 23
Parish Planning for 2017-2018 is Underway
We ask that all parish groups and committees have any known events through June 2018 turned in to the Parish Office by Friday, April 21, 2017
so that we can plan accordingly. Thank you.
Dear Fathers Shofner and Adams and Parishioners,
My family and I were very grateful for your condolences and promise of prayers on the passing of my father. We were particularly grateful that he will be remembered at Holy Mass.
We were deeply moved by the stories that were shared about him by those who came for his funeral and I know that he will be missed by many. He was really an extraordinary father, husband and friend. While our hearts ache, we find consolation in the reward promised by the Lord to his good and faithful servants.
May the Lord bless you for your kindness at this difficult time.
Sincerely in Christ, Bernard A. Hebda
Sacramental Life
Baptism Classes If you are interested in having your child baptized, please contact Father Chris at the Parish Office to reserve your spot and to schedule a Baptism class. This 1 1/2 hour-long class is required for the parents and godparents of the child to be baptized.
Please note that due to the Lenten Season the next scheduled date for baptism will take place after Easter on April 30, 2017.
Please Note: A requirement for Baptism is a copy of the child’s birth certificate.
Please Pray For
Part of our Christian duty is to pray for each other. The following have asked for your prayers:
Marvin Willette Barbara Roemhildt
All residents at Central Health Care, Mala Strana, Benedictine, Traditions, Villages, Three Links, Horizon Place, Beacon. Some people have requested to not have their name included on this list. We respect their wishes and ask that you pray for all who are ill.
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land November 6-17, 2017
~ Visit the holy sites and walk where Jesus walked ~
With Roy Schoeman, popular speaker, writer, and guest on EWTN
Fr. Patrick Barnes (St. Nicholas, Elko Market) Fr. Chris Shofner (St. Mary & St. Henry,
Nativity & Immaculate Conception) $3620.00 per person/double occupancy + taxes/surcharges,
meals and personal expenses For more information, contact Tekton Ministries,
9924 Cedar Ridge Drive, Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: 317-574-4191 or Toll-free: 866-905-3787
Email: [email protected] Register online at: www.tektonministries.org
Come discover the plan that will transform your work, your
marriage, your family, your community… your life!
This fall, the Archbishop Harry J. Flynn Catechetical Institute will offer the two-year course in two different locations. Classes will be held at Mary, Mother of the Church in Burnsville on Monday evenings and at
the Church of St. Andrew in Elk River on Tuesday evenings.
Taught by some of the best instructors in the Twin Cities, such as Bishop Andrew Cozzens, Jeff Cavins, Deacon Joe Michalak, Fr. John Klockeman, Dr. Bill Stevenson, Fr. Peter Williams, Christina Smith, Alyssa Bormes, and more, the program follows the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and will make sense of all things
Catholic, deepen your faith, and lay out the roadmap to heaven.
The classes are divided into four eleven-week modules with two Saturday morning formative sessions per module. Applications are now
being accepted through July 1, 2017 for the class beginning in September. For more information and an application visit
www.CIstudent.com or call (651) 962-5028.
Special Day of Grace – Divine Mercy Sunday – April 23
The Church of St. Michael, 16311 Duluth Av SE, Prior Lake, will be celebrating Divine Mercy Sunday from 2:00 to 4:30 pm. All are invited to join us on this special feast day when
we are called to experience God’s infinite mercy and receive a cleansing of our soul similar to what happens in Baptism. Come early (1:00) to see “The Face of Mercy,” a stirring film that weaves together history and theology with moving examples of Divine Mercy, alive and
present in our modern world. For more information go to https://www.stmichael-pl.org/divine-mercy-sunday
Divine Mercy Celebration
“On that day, the depths of My Mercy will be open to all . . .” April 23, 2017 - 2:00-3:30PM
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 313 East Second Street, Jordan, MN
Come and give thanks to God for His great gift of Mercy upon the whole world on this day of
extraordinary graces! Blessings of the Divine Mercy Image, Veneration of the Divine Mercy
Image, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Adoration, Glorious Mysteries of the Holy Rosary, Readings from the Diary of Saint Faustina, Chaplet of
Divine Mercy in Song, Confessions (2:15-2:45PM), Benediction. For more information contact:
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church at 952-492-2640
Spiritual Enrichment and Education Opportunities
Lighthouse Catholic Media CD of the Week
“The True Meaning of Easter” by Venerable Fulton Sheen
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen was one of the best-known and best-loved Catholic orators of the twentieth century, reaching millions of Christians of all denominations. Presented here are his timeless reflections on the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of our Lord, combined with Scripture and Gregorian Chant to create a powerful presentation that is sure to become a family favorite.
“A masterful job! A wonderful combination of scripture and commentary on the Passion of Christ.” ~ Sue – Dayton, OH
Rosary Rally at Le Sueur County Fairgrounds
Please join in praying for our nation at 12 noon on May 13, 2017, at the Le Sueur County Fairgrounds parking lot in Le Center. The holy rosary and other
prayers will be said at this location and in many communities throughout the US during this same time as part of America Needs Fatima’s Rosary Rally to honor the 100th anniversary of Our Lady’s message in Fatima, Portugal. We will honor and ask for the intercession of the Blessed Virgin for peace and conversion of our nation and the world, and for wisdom to solve our complex problems.
Please join us if you can or pray along with us from home. Please bring a chair if desired. For more information, contact: Sheila McCabe Swan, 507-357-6941 or [email protected].
Donated by: In Memory/Honor of: Bill and Theresa Collins Prchal & Collins families
Donald Callisto Bonnie Callisto
Theresa Prososki Louis Prososki Charlene Campbell Jim Campbell Diane Prososki
Mary Dwyer Eugene H. Dwyer
Don and Mary Hayden Jerry and Mabel Hayden
Rita Schipreth Frank and Mary Schipreth Sandy and Irene Buesgens Mike & Loretta Prendergast
Bonnie Garvin Joe Garvin Jr. Don and Daisy Hoffman Joe and Anna Garvin Sr. Lorraine Factor Grace & Paul Hoffman
Jerre Richter Roy Richter Lorraine and Gordon Sykora Mary & John Lukes Marie Gallagher William and Emily Benzick
Patty Gibbs Don Gibbs Paul and Isabelle Schloesser Agnes Boswell
Don and Mary Budin Budin family Clarkin family
John & Shirley Bartusek Bartusek & Svoboda families
Colleen Baker Francis & Audrey Cemensky Jack Baker
Mary, Lauren, & David Kelly Dennis Kelly Mike & Mary Dressen Pam Kelly John Kelly
Harriet Schmidt Bill Schmidt McCabe Relation Schmidt Relation Fritz Zimmerman Erin Randall Steve Kienlen
Kathleen A. Hunt Michael & Mary Hunt Thomas J. Hunt Hunt/Sheehy Family
Jean and Dick Bradshaw Sandi Bradshaw Jason Bradshaw
Pat Habinck Frank and Erma Kelly
Donated by: In Memory/Honor of: Sharon Zwirn Al & Karl Zwirn Louise Lorenz Joanie Thomas & Bill & Lorraine Thomas
Colin Mangan Leo & Catherine Mangan family John & Rose Hagert family
Alan & Sandy Pinney Kevin McGillen
Dave and Mary Krenik Ralph and Sarah Parkin
Dorothy Scheurer Greg Scheurer
Ken and Dolo Kalina Giesen and Kalina families
Tim and Jean Mohr Joseph H. Cemensky Jr. Joseph & Katherine Cemensky Sr.
Joseph and Milda Androli Mike and Agnes Trezcinski Sr. Agnita Mohr
Robert Berger Barb Wade John & Helen Berger
Norby & Teresa Krenik Krenik & Schumacher families
Gary L. Holicky Christine Holicky
Margaret Traxler Charles L. Traxler Ed & Agnes Krenik CC & Gladys Traxler
Harold & Ellen Wondra Matthew, Marie, & Clarence Miller George & Helen Wondra Larry Wondra
Mike & Kathy Siebsen Cooney Family Members
Dorothy Vavra Milo Vavra Rose Fredrickson
Ed & Cheryl Scheurer Lawrence & Margaret Blaschko
Greg & Mary Scheurer
Tim & Maureen Blaschko Eugene Blaschko Martin J. Malinski Peggy Malinski Mary Sautter
Viola Cooney Patrick J. Cooney Sr.
Corey & Alyssa Block Laurie Wohlers Clarence & Deb Mager Pat & Mary Joe Smith Fran and Harry Christian Brent and Angie Christian Mathew McCabe Joshua & Angela Fredrickson Sandra Blaschko Pete and Steph Plut
Easter Flower Donations Thank you! Happy Easter!
Faith Formation
Second Sunday of Easter
Saturday, April 22, 4:30 PM Altar Server Ethan Gibeau
Eucharistic Minister Jean Cemensky-Mohr Kathy Schloesser
Lector Maureen Blaschko
Usher Tim Blaschko Warren Connelly Dick Bradshaw Harold Wondra
Sunday, April 23, 8:00 AM Altar Server Jeremy Beer
Eucharistic Minister Sharon Riebel
Lector Patti Germscheid Ron Germscheid
Sunday, April 23, 10:00 AM
Altar Server First Communion Family Members
Eucharistic Minister First Communion Family Members
Lector First Communion Family Members
Usher First Communion Family Members
ENCOUNTER THE RISEN CHRIST We prayed, fasted and gave alms—and now we celebrate Easter joy! Our Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl ends as we encounter our risen Lord. We reflect on our brothers and sisters and we commit to bring Easter joy to each person we meet in our daily lives. Don’t forget to turn in your CRS Rice Bowl at the collection container at the front of the church or feel free to drop it off at the parish office.
Second Grade Parents – Upcoming Dates:
Thursday, April 20th – Prep Night for First Communion, 5:15 – 8:00pm. Parents and second grade students will meet in the Social Hall for a light supper, then to a rehearsal in the church.
Sunday, April 23rd – First Communion, 9:30am at St. Mary’s Church. We will have individual pictures before the Mass and group pictures afterwards.
Summer 2017 Programs at St. Mary’s Church Totus Tuus – “Totally Yours”
Totus Tuus is a Catholic week long summer program dedicated to sharing the Gospel and promoting Catholic faith through catechesis, evangelization, Christian witness, and Eucharistic worship. Children entering grades 1-6: Monday – Friday, July 17 – 21, 2017, 9:00am – 2:30pm Youth entering grades 7-12: Sunday – Thursday, July 16 – 20, 2017, 7:30pm – 9:45 pm
VBS: All Things Bright and Beautiful Preschool Summer Program
Children ages 3 years old - entering Kindergarten will celebrate God’s creations during this fun-filled week of Bible stories, music, games, and activities.
Sunday, July 30 – Thursday, Aug. 3 from 5:30pm – 7:30pm. (Snacks will be served.)
Registration forms can be found at the church entrances for both Totus Tuus and VBS.
“Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.’” John 6:35
Jean R. Boothby Faith Formation Coordinator [email protected] 941-962-5168
Upcoming events:
Thursday, April 20, 2017 - The Southwest Deanery Open Meeting will Thursday, April 20th, beginning with supper at 6:30 at the Church of Immaculate Conception in Lonsdale. There will be speakers and the installation of officers. Doreen Hogan will be installed as the next Deanery President. Cost is free. Posters with more information are hanging at all the doors.
Please let Patti Germscheid (357-6516) know by April 16 if you will be attending.
The ACCW Convention is April 21 and 22 at the Church of St. Odilia in Shoreview. You can register for both days or one day. If you register before April 12, the fee is $35 per day. St. Mary's CCW will reimburse the registration fee to anyone attending. Flyers with more information are available by the church office and at each entrance door.
Tuesday, April 25, 2017 - Board Meeting 5:45 PM
Wednesday, May 3, 2017 - Our Last Meeting of the year - installation of officers and May Tea.
St. Mary’s CCW Events
Parish Stewardship
April 8-9, 2017 St. Mary St. Henry
Weekly Budget $ 3950.00 $ 825.00
Weekly Offering $ 4319.12 $ 710.00 Plate $ 139.08 $ 87.00
TOTAL $ 4458.20 $ 797.00
Diff. from budget +$ 508.20 -$ 28.00
Building fund $ 470.00
Building fund Campaign: Pledges: $ 258,684.13 Collected: $ 209,270.49
Building loan balance as of March 28, 2017: $ 14,178.66 Our parish goals this year: St. Mary $ 12,117 St. Henry $ 2,382
Current total contributions: St. Mary $ 10,842 (89.5%) St. Henry $ 2,565 (107.7%)