february 7, 2021 the fifth sunday in ordinary time st
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PARISH PASTOR Father Kurt Farrell…….……...507-373-0603
ADMINISTRATION Leon Axtman………..…….….507-373-0603
[email protected] BOOKKEEPING Leon Axtman….……...……..507-373-1646
OFFICE Joanne Tibodeau…..…….…..507-373-0603
FAITH FORMATION Kristy Minear - director.……...507-373-2987
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Sue Amundson…………...…..507-373-9657
SCHOOL SECRETARY Kristina Garcia……….……....507-373-9657 [email protected] KITCHEN Jolene Dillemuth……….….....507-373-1545
[email protected] MAINTENANCE Leonel Lopez Ortiz…....…....507-473-4637
ST. JAMES TRUSTEES Ed Bellrichard…………….………..383-1779 Janice Stensrude……….....….…...373-4024
ST. THEODORE TRUSTEES Linda Cruz-Lares…………..………373-1329 John Forman ………………..…….373-0498
CEMETERY: St. Theodore & St. James Steve Merfeld………….....…..507-402-4343
OUTREACH to HOMEBOUND Annie Schleck…………..…….507-373-2940
CATHOLIC CHARITIES Joye Wolf - Counselor ……....507-377-3664
www.ccwinona.org
PARISH COUNCIL Betsy Schultz - Chair Loren Lair - Vice Chair Cheryll Intihar Gina Montero Carmen Bueno Darren Schone Harold Kermes Lucy Villagomez Cindy Merfeld Jeff Jimenez
Parish Office Hours
Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Closed Friday Office closes from 9:00-9:45 am on Wednesday so staff can attend Mass and 12:00-1:00 pm for lunch Monday -Thursday.
February 7, 2021• The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Theodore Catholic Church Inviting people to actively participate in the Life of Christ!
BIENVENIDOS 315 E. Clark Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007-2456
www.sttheo.org
MASS TIMES
Saturday: 5:15 pm Sunday: 9:00 am (Broadcast on KATE 1450 AM)
11:00 am (Español)
RECONCILIATION Saturday: 4:00 pm Sunday: 1/2 hour before 9 & 11 am Masses
PRIVATE PRAYER IN CHURCH Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Prayer Chapel open all hours (with restrictions)
PRAYER CHAIN Deanna Ille
373 - 6285 ♦ [email protected]
The signs performed by Jesus in the Gospel require faith from those who ask for them.
Faith is a gift, born out of the preaching of the Gospel, the good news that points to the presence of the Lord in the world. In today's second reading, Saint Paul shares it with the Corinthians in a radical way: "Woe to me, if I do not preach the gospel!" Today's first reading introduces us to Job who, in his ordeal, declares how transitory life is and how important God is to him. Consistent with this, the second reading shows us the most valuable treasure of our faith: the Gospel, the proclamation of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the center of our lives and the path to salvation. I recommend that parish groups, and especially young people, discuss the words of Saint Paul and the impact of the Gospel in their lives. What person in our midst best proclaims the message of the Gospel, not with words but with deeds?
Les signes interprétés par Jésus dans l’Évangile
exigent la foi de ceux qui les demandent. La foi est un don, né de la prédication de l’Evangile, la bonne nouvelle qui indique la présence du Seigneur dans le monde. Dans la deuxième lecture d’aujourd’hui, saint Paul le partage avec les Corinthiens d’une manière radicale : « Malheur à moi, si je ne prêche pas l’Évangile ! » La première lecture d’aujourd’hui nous présente Job qui, dans son calvaire, déclare à quel point la vie est transitoire et combien Dieu est important pour lui. Dans ce contexte, la deuxième lecture nous montre le trésor le plus précieux de notre foi : l’Evangile, l’annonce de la mort et de la résurrection de Jésus-Christ, le centre de nos vies et le chemin vers le salut. Je recommande aux groupes paroissiaux, et en particulier aux jeunes, de discuter des paroles de saint Paul et de l’impact de l’Évangile dans leur vie. Quelle personne parmi nous proclame le mieux le message de l’Evangile, non pas par des paroles, mais par des actes ?
From the Desk of Father Kurt In the Gospel this Sunday Jesus cures Simon’s mother-in-law who was sick with a fever. This nameless woman, whose healing and service is immediately overshadowed by a huge crowd in the very next verse, is the model of discipleship. Her actions demonstrate that she already knows, out of her own experience, that healing implies an obligation of service. Like Simon’s mother-in-law, when we are healed, let us not forget to thank Jesus for his goodness, mercy, and compassion by turning to serve others. We need to be instruments for Jesus’ healing work. Bringing healing and wholeness is Jesus’ ministry even today. Let us ask for the ordinary healing we need in our own lives. Our own healing process is completed only when we are ready to help others in their needs and to focus on things outside ourselves.
Love in Christ,
Father Kurt Farrell
Sunday Broadcast Sponsors Date Intention(s)
Feb 21 † Troy Peterson by Corald & Connie Peterson
Feb 28 † Jesus H. Guerra by family
Mar 7 Sponsors Needed
Mar 14 † Michael Moore by Suzanne Moore & friends
Daily Scripture Readings
Mon: 2/8 Tues: 2/9 Wed: 2/10 Thurs:2/11 Fri: 2/12 Sat: 2/13 Sun: 2/14
Gn 1:1-19 Gn 1:20—2:4a Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17 Gn 2:18-25 Gn 3:1-8 Gn 3:9-24 Lv 13:1-2, 44-46 1 Cor 10:31-11:1
Mk 6:53-56 Mk 7:1-13 Mk 7:14-23 Mk 7:24-30 Mk 7:31-37 Mk 8:1-10 Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11 Mk 1:40-45
Sacrificial Giving
January 18-24, 2021
Adult Envelopes Offertory Imp Fund St. James
$6.034.51 $688.00 $5.00 $0.00
2021 Catholic Ministry Appeal
Goal $55,605.00 Our 2021 CMA goal has dropped slightly from last year. This number is based on registered members. It is our prayer that we can achieve success in reaching our new goal for 2021. Thank you to those who have already started giving.
Mass Intentions & Schedule The dispensation from the obligation to attend and participate at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days remains in effect until further notice for all who may be hesitant at this time to be in larger gatherings. St. Theodore will continue to provide the opportunity to listen to Mass on 1450 AM
Those who would like to receive a hard copy of the
Diocesan Courier in the mail send their name and
address to Nick Reller at [email protected].
February 17th, 2021
The Active Aging Programs, of Catholic Charities
of Minnesota, is offering a Money Smart for Older Adults workshop. This is a FREE two-part program for older adults concerned with protecting their assets and
finances. Participants will be taught to recognize and reduce the risk of financial exploitation, guard against identity theft, plan for the loss of decision-making capacity, and other helpful tips to avoid recent scams and common fraud. Money Smart for Older Adults will be provided via Zoom video-conference. Participants must have access to the internet and have a personal computer, laptop or tablet device with a camera, microphone and speakers. Monday, March 22 from 10:00-11:00a.m. and Wednesday, March 24 from 10:00-11:00a.m. Register by March 10 to reserve your space. Call or email Marlene at 507-450-1518, [email protected]
Tues Feb 9
8:30 am
9:00 am
Rosary
Mass † Jim Felber by Gerry
Church
Church
Wed Feb 10
8:30 am
9:00 am
Rosary
Mass † Dorrene Walker
by her sister Pat Powers
Church
Church
Thurs Feb 11
8:30 am
9:00 am
Rosary
Mass In reparation for our sins
Church
Fri Feb 12
8:30 am
9:00 am
9:30am-6:30 pm
6:30pm-8:00pm
Rosary
Mass † Betty Hendrickson & Jim Felber
by Ray Luna & Mary Larson
Adoration
Hispanic Holy Hour
Church
Church
Church
Church
Sat Feb 13
4:00 pm
4:45 pm
5:15 pm
Reconciliation
Rosary
Mass Memorial Mass Association
Church
Church
Church
Sun Feb 14
8:30 am
9:00 am
11:00 am
Reconciliation & Rosary
Mass † Marlene Tautges’s birthday
by Larry
Hispanic Mass † Ricardo Renteria by family
Church
Church
Church
ASH WEDNESDAY
See insert for Mass Times and other opportunities to celebrate Lent.
Liturgical Ministers Saturday
February 13, 2021 Sunday
February 14, 2021
5:15 pm 9:00 am 11:00 am
Accompanist AdaTheusch AdaTheusch
Cantor Abbie Theusch TBD
Lectors Pat Hartmann Sue Amundson
Eucharistic Ministers
3 from February schedule
5 from February schedule
3 needed from schedule
Please pick up your parish envelopes!
Thank You!
This Week’s Activities & Reminders Mon
Feb 8 Loaves & Fishes
4:45-5:30 pm
Hispanic Bible Study 6-8pm
Marian Hall
Church Basement
Tues Feb 9
Liturgy Committee Meeting 6:30-7:30 pm
Parish Meeting Room
Wed Feb 10
Morning Prayer Group 6-7am
Faith Formation: 10th-11th Grades 7-8 pm
Marian Hall, Church
Thurs Feb 11
Parish Council Prayer & Meeting 6:00-7:30 pm
Knights of Columubus Meeting 6:00-7:30 pm
Church Marian Hall
Church Basement
Fri Feb 12
No Parish Activities
Sat Feb 13
Baptism 3:00 pm
Church
Sun Feb 14
Faith Formation: First Communion Only 10:05-10:55 am
10th Grade Candidate/Sponsor Retreat 2:00-4:00 pm
School
Marian Hall
Faith Formation News
The annual Souper Bowl of Caring will be on February 6th & 7th at all Masses. This is a special collection that is always taken during Super Bowl weekend. This collection gives our Faith Formation students an opportunity to give back to our community. All monies collected go to our Loaves & Fishes program.
Kristy Minear ♦ St. Theodore Faith Formation
In an effort to keep St. Theodore's open for individuals to come and spend private time with our Lord, we are looking at investing into a camera system to deter future vandalism and theft. If you are willing and able to help with our
efforts, please contact the parish office or our parish administrator.
February 26th, March 12th & 26th
5:00-7:00 PM • Marian Hall
$8 Advance Tickets ♦ $10 at the door Tickets can be purchased at the school or parish offices or
from a St. Theodore student.
Menu: Fish, baked potato, coleslaw, roll, cookie and/or bar All proceeds go towards reducing Preschool Enrollment Fees
St. Theodore School News
Mark your calendars! We will be having our Pre-K/Kindergarten Open House on Tuesday, February 23, from 5:00pm – 6:30pm. Please be advised that we will be capping the size of our classrooms again this year. If you have children older than Pre-K/Kindergarten age you are still welcome to come check us out.
Catholic United Raffle tickets are now on sale. This year’s grand
prize is a 2021 Ford EcoSport or $20,000. Raffle tickets are $5.00
each. Tickets will be on sale until February 28th. St. Theodore
students will have tickets available, the Parish Office will have tickets
available also. Some students may be selling tickets at HyVee on the
weekends. 100% of the proceeds from this fundraiser come back to
the school.
Have a blessed weekend!
St. Theodore Catholic School
Safe Haven Sunday: This weekend, St.
Theodore’s will celebrate Safe Haven Sunday. This awareness day will provide access to practical resources that any caring adult can use to protect themselves and our young people from pornography and other online threats that are often one click away. Please join us with your prayers and presence as we prepare for this unique event.
We pray for Jack Bloomquies, who died January 29,
2021. Services held 2/6/2021
We pray that the love, mercy and compassion of our
Lord bring Rosemary and family peace and comfort during this
difficult time.
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