PASTOR’S CORNER Fourteenth Sunday of the Year – Jesus tells us that His yoke is easy and His burden. Yet so often we want to try to carry the load ourselves. We want to do it our own way. Yet, Jesus tells us that if we want true peace and happiness, we have to trust Him to carry the load and to walk beside us. In our prayer this week, let us ask the Holy Spirit for the strength to be able to surrender to the Lord.

Congratulations to Deacon Jerry and Renee Theis on their 50th wedding anniversary! – This weekend Deacon Jerry and Renee will celebrate with their family and friends fifty years of marriage. We are most grateful to them for their witness of the love that Christ has for His Church through the Sacrament of Marriage. We pray that they may have many more years of life together.

Please join Bishop Donald Kettler at the Grasshopper Chapel this Thursday – This Thursday is the final Mass at the Grasshopper Chapel for the Novena for a bountiful harvest. Bishop Kettler will be presiding at the Mass of Thanksgiving to conclude the Novena. You are welcome to join him in this great celebration. Mass will begin at 7:30 PM with a rosary beforehand.

River Lakes Days – If you are planning on enjoying Richmond’s annual city festival, please stop by the booths that support Saints Peter and Paul’s ministries.

Happy Feast of Saint Benedict! – This Tue, July 11, the monastic communities at Saint John’s Abbey and Saint Benedict’s Monastery celebrate the Feast of Saint Benedict. This is the annual celebration of the life of our patron, Saint Benedict, and is the time when both communities profess new members. This year neither community has new member who will profess vows, but Saint John’s will be receiving new members into the novitiate and the initial period of postulancy. We pray for vocations to both communities so that there will be future monks and monastic sisters to serve the Rich Spring Prairie Catholic Community.

Rich Spring Prairie Catholic Community

JULY 9, 2017—FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

CHURCH OF SAINTS PETER AND PAUL CHURCH OF SAINT BONIFACE CHURCH OF SAINT JAMES

Assumption Community

Saint Boniface School

Saints Peter & Paul School

The Diocese of Saint Cloud’s Parish Planning Commission – Bishop Kettler has appointed a committee from the Planning Council of the Diocese of Saint Cloud to look at the health of priests and parishes, and determine a plan for the future for the whole Diocese. This summer and fall, there are going to be a number of sessions for input among various groups. The Bishop is starting with the priests who serve in the Diocese of Saint Cloud, and this past week and this coming week, he is meeting with them. He plans to meet with those serving in the offices of the Diocese, and then will be hosting a session at the bi-annual Diocesan Ministry Day this September for those working in parishes, whether professionally or as volunteers. Our Rich Spring Prairie Catholic Community and the Holy Family Cluster have been envisioned as models for what a healthy balance could be. You are most welcome to attend the DMD on September 25 if you’d like to give your input. Please contact your Parish Office for information on how to register or go the website www.stcdio.org/dmd.

Pope Francis Quote of the Week – "Love requires a creative, concrete response. Good intentions are not enough. The other is not a statistic, but a person to take care of."

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MASS SCHEDULE Saturday, July 8 5:00 PM - Saints Peter & Paul, †Ray Schmitt 5:30 PM - Saint Boniface, †Jennifer Erkens 7:30 PM - Saint James, †Gerhard †Viola Leither

Sunday, July 9 8:00 AM - Saint Boniface, †Willard Dietman 8:30 AM - Saint James, For the Parish 10:00 AM - Saints Peter & Paul, Jerry & Renee Theis 50th Wedding Anniversary Blessing 10:30 AM - Saint Boniface, †Mildred Hemmesch 1:00 PM - Saint Boniface (Spanish)

Monday, July 10 8:00 AM - Saints Peter & Paul, L&D of Hemmesch, Moser & Maus Families 8:00 AM - Saint Boniface, †James Huls

Tuesday July 11 8:00 AM - Saint Boniface, †Bob, †Mary & †Susan Martinson 9:00 AM - Saint James, †Art Fischer

Wednesday, July 12 8:00 AM - Saints Peter & Paul, For the Parish 8:00 AM - Saint Boniface, †Eileen Hommerding Thursday, July 13 8:35 AM - Saint Boniface, †Rosemary Lorenz & Loved Ones 9:00 AM - Saint James, †Delores Tritz

Friday, July 14 8:00 AM - Saints Peter & Paul, Special Intention 8:00 AM - Saint Boniface, †Rich Steil

Saturday, July 15 5:00 PM - Saints Peter & Paul, †Lloyd Loehlein 5:30 PM - Saint Boniface, †Denise Plantenberg 7:30 PM - Saint James, For the Parish

Sunday, July 16 8:00 AM - Saint Boniface, †Edward Fink 8:30 AM - Saint James, Ethel Leither 10:00 AM - Saints Peter & Paul, †Eileen Wenner 10:30 AM - Saint Boniface, †Mildred Eisenschenk 1:00 PM - Saint Boniface (Spanish) 5:30 PM - Saints Peter & Paul, For the Parish

Pastor: Fr. Matthew Luft, OSB pastor@rspcatholic.com Parochial Vicar: Fr. Cletus Connors, OSB fathercletus@rspcatholic.com Deacon: Larry Sell, deaconlarry@rspcatholic.com Deacon: Jerry Theis, 329-774-7291 deaconJerry@ssppr.com Priest Emergency Line: 320-685-8512

The Justice and Charity Social Ministry – has been able to provide help to members in the community over the past 12 months with transportation to/from appointments, food support (food from the food shelf

via home delivery), temporary housing, gas support, baked goods, clothing, bedding, respite care, help for a single mom, small project around the house for a family in need. THANK YOU for all those who have been able to help donate and provide support for those in need in our community. The generosity that has been extended and received is truly a blessing for all. THANK YOU!

The Coin Box at Saints Peter & Paul "IN GIVING- WE RECEIVE" is for those children in Haiti who were affected by the natural disasters and education. Please consider helping.

Jul 13: Social Ministry Group, 5:30 - 6:30 PM, Saints Peter and Paul Church

Readings for the Week of July 9, 2017 Sun: Zec 9:9-10/Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14/ Rom 8:9, 11-13/Mt 11:25-30 Mon: Gn 28:10-22a/Ps 91:1-4, 14-15ab/ Mt 9:18-26 Tue: Gn 32:23-33/Ps 17:1b, 2-3, 6-7ab, 8b,15 /Mt 9:32-38 Wed: Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a/Ps 33:2-3, 10-11, 18-19/Mt 10:1-7 Thu: Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5/Ps 105:16-21/ Mt 10:7-15 Fri: Gn 46:1-7, 28-30/Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40/Mt 10:16-23 Sat: Gn 49:29-32; 50:15-26a/Ps 105:1-4, 6-7/ Mt 10:24-33 Next Is 55:10-11/Ps 65:10-14/Rom 8:18-23/ Sun: Mt 13:1-23 or 13:1-9

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Hero Central – Discover your STRENGTH in God! Vacation Bible School is July 31 - Aug 4 from 9 AM to 12:00 PM. The cost is $30 per participant. VBS is for children 3 years old (must be potty trained) to going into Grade 5. Students Grade 6 and older are welcome to volunteer to help with VBS, contact Sandee Kremers if interested. There are many different “jobs” available. Permission slips are online and on the Youth Ministry Table. Registrations forms on due by July 14, no exceptions! See you there!

SOS 2017 – YOU MAY STILL SIGN UP! Summer of Service is a program for those going into Grade 6 to Seniors who would like to serve our local community and have some fun with their friends too. The dates for SOS are July 12, 19, 26, Aug 2 & 9. The time is from 1:30 PM to 4:15 PM. (The starting time may vary do to the FUN stuff - this will be communicated as we go!) Cost is $40 which includes t-shirt, activity fees, snacks and bus rides. Permission slips may be found online and on the Youth Ministry table.

Twins VS Tigers Game 2017 – is Sun, July 23. We will leave Saint Boniface at 11:00 AM and return at 6:00 PM. Cost is $45 for admission and the bus ride. Permission slips are due on or before July 17. There are only 23 tickets available - we have great seats - Section S, rows 6-8.

Valleyfair 2017 – We will be going to Valleyfair, Tue, Aug 8. We will be leaving at 9:00 AM from the Saint Boniface parking lot and will return at approximately 7:00 PM. Cost is $45 which includes admission ticket and bus ride. If you want to eat at the park or buy merchandise, you will need to bring spending money OR you can bring food on the bus. Admission includes the water park. Permission slips due on or before Aug 4.

Help needed – for various shifts at River Lake Days with the Inflatables. Must be 12 years old and older. Contact Julie Hentges 597-3331.

Youth Ministry Sandee Kremers

Area Events

Jul 9: Parish Festival, 10 AM Mass and much more, St. Benedict’s, Avon Jul 14-16: River Lake Days, Richmond Jul 15: Healing Hearts Suicide Awareness Run/Walk, 7:30 AM Registration, 9 AM Start, Melrose High School, contact 320-285-7151 Jul 16: Healing Mass, 9:30 AM, National Shrine of Saint Odilia, 104 Crosier Drive N, Onamia Jul 24: Priests Night Out, Rox Game, St. Cloud Jul 27: 49th Anniversary of Humanae Vitae, 7 PM, Assumption Church, Morris Aug 10-13: Benedictine Live-in, Thu, 7 PM - Sun, 2 PM, contact Sister Lisa Rose at 320-363-7180 or lrose@csbsju.edu

We hope you've had a chance to meet the priests and deacons who have been assigned by the Bishop to this Catholic Community–Fathers Matthew and Cletus as well as Deacons Larry and Jerry–as well as the monk-priests who are helping out: Father Efrain Rosado, OSB, and Father Nickolas Becker, OSB. We are looking forward to meeting all of you and getting to know you. Please don't be afraid to introduce yourself to us (even multiple times), and we ask your patience as we learn names.

In the past few weeks we have been working with Abbot John and the monastic community to help meet our needs in the RSP CC as well as those in the local area. We had hoped to have Father Efrain full-time, but as he is in much demand as a bi-lingual Spanish and English speaker, we needed to work with the Abbey to help us cover sacramental needs within our Catholic community. Father Efrain will help with our weekend schedule as well as coverage for funerals if needed. Father Nickolas, who teaches full-time at SJU, will preside at one Mass on Sunday mornings. We also were able to have a chaplain assigned to the Assumption Community.

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Job Opening Lead Custodian – Church of Saint Boniface. Contact Sister Sharon (ext. 701) or Sandee Kremers, ext. 602 if interested.

Administrative Assistant Parish Office – Please send or drop off a resume and application at the Saint Boniface Parish Office. Attention to Merrilee Stang/Sandee Kremers.

Help is needed for various shifts at River Lake Days with the Inflatables. Must be 12 years old and older. Contact Julie Hentges 597-3331.

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Prayer Requests: Ben Bernard,

Norman Blasius, Richard Braegelman, Eileen Dingmann, Marcella Dingmann,

Alice Drontle, Richard Drontle, Betty Ehresmann, Theresa Ehresmann, Gilbert Hagemeier, Mardell Hendricks, Mary Ann Henrich, Margaret Janssen, Edmund Jonas, Cheryl Kammermeier,

J.J. Laverne, Linda Liebl, Mary Ann Moser Maus, Werner Maus, Jackie (Holthaus) Mueller,

Dennis Nack, Diane Nieboldte, Darlene Niewind, Myrna O’Neil, Ralph Resseman,

Mary Roettger, Virgil Roering, Dennis Rooney, Cynthia Rothstein, JoAnn Rothstein, Melvin Rothstein, Larry Ruegemer,

Norbert Schueller, Norb Silvers, Carol Spoden, Jill Spoden, Linda Strub, Jerome Torborg,

Ralph Vogt, Cindy Weeres, Joan Weeres,

Leona Willenbring and all ill or suffering If you know of anyone in need of a visit, like Home Bound,

Hospital, Retirement Home, etc., call Deacon Jerry 320-774-7291, or Renee 320-597-2749.

Ministry Schedule Saturday, July 15, 5:00 PM Servers: Ethan Klehr, Carson Schmaltz Lector: Terry Niehaus E.Ministers: Deacon Jerry, Frank Bauer, Bernice Evens, Kathleen Hensel, Greg & Roz Hensrud Ushers: Ronald Kron, Sheldon Lang, Eric Reitmeier, Kim Jahnke Greeters: Kathleen Faber, Sandy Gertken, Wilfred & Martha Hopfer

Ministry Schedule Sunday, July 16, 10:00 AM Servers: Kiera Stommes, Morgan Holthaus Lector: Jill Monitor E.Ministers: Deacon Jerry, Jill Molitor, Dana Nies, Denis Torborg, Greg Reinhardt, Anita Reichert Ushers: Duane Schmitz, Roman Schmitz, Ken Stang, Scott Schoenecker Greeters: Ben & Amanda Stommes, Elmer & Mary Stommes

Ministry Schedule Sunday, July 16, 5:30 PM Ministries to be determined

Weekday Schedule July 17- July 21 Lector: Jeanie Weber E.Ministers: Karen Leither, Margaret Torborg

Reconciliation

7:30 AM Wednesdays 4:30 PM Saturdays

Stewardship

Adoration

Adoration – 8:30 AM Mondays - 8:00 AM Tuesdays

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Tuesday Night Bingo – Please join us at 7 PM on Tue, July 11 for Bingo. We will also have bingo on Fri, July 14 as part of our River Lake Days celebration.

Preschool Program – Saints Peter & Paul School has several openings in our Preschool Program. The 4/5 year old children will take part in our MWF class while the 3 year old children will take part in our TTH class. Children are engaged in a child-centered, emergent curriculum that integrates literacy, math, social studies, science, motor development and social skills into all parts of your child’s day. Registration forms can be found on our web site: www.ssppr.com (under forms/calendar). Please call 597-2565 for more information.

K-5 Program – “Have Faith In Your School”. Please consider giving your child the gift of a Catholic Education. We have several openings in our K-5 classrooms. Saints Peter & Paul School is an accredited school. We are proud of our caring environment and outstanding curriculum. Several years ago we included the PROJECT LEAD THE WAY modules into our Science curriculum. Our robotics team has been very successful. They have been invited to take part in the VEXIQ WORLD CHALLEGE three times. We are developing a STEM DESIGN ROOM this summer where students will have access to a variety of equipment including at 3D printer. Registration forms can be found on our web site: www.ssppr.com (under forms/calendar). Please call 597-2565 for more information.

Saints Peter & Paul School School Jacqueline Walz, Principal 597-2565/jwalz@ssppr.com

Faith Formation

Summertime Reflections – During the month of July we will post some reflections, websites, and great summer books to read. This weekend is an excerpt from a reflection on Summer R.E.S.T. by Becky Eldredge. This summer try making some time intentionally for moments in your day to allow for Restored Energy in Spirit Time (R.E.S.T.). What do I plan on doing to restore my energy in the Spirit’s time? Lingering a bit longer in the morning over my cup of coffee. Reading the extra book that one of my children asks me to read. Reading books just for me that are pure fun and not work-related. Making park-walking and nature-staring part of each day. Sitting outside with my spouse on summer’s longer nights, visiting and sipping a glass of wine. Engaging in hours of funny games my kids concoct. There will be no task lists that drive this R.E.S.T. I am going to trust the Holy Spirit to show me what I need to restore my energy in this summer season. My daily prayer time will guide me to notice the Spirit’s invitations for me. What about you? What might be some rituals of R.E.S.T. that will be part of your summer?

Teri Krowka-Ansberry, Dir, 597-2575/tkrowka@ssppr.com

14th Sunday in Ordinary Time – "Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest." Is there anyone to whom this doesn't apply? Don't we all have to labor at something, whether it be work, school, relationships, household affairs, or personal,

emotional, or mental battles? Aren't we all burdened in some way at some time? Jesus offers us powerful words of consolation in today's Gospel. He promises us rest. He calls all of us to himself, along with the baggage and burdens that we carry, and assures us that we will find relief. Thank God! What a gift for our tired, weary souls.

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Stewardship

Mass Intentions – are available weekdays in July and August. Please call or stop by the SSPP Parish Office.

Quilting – with St. Joseph Mission Group, Jul 10 & 11 following mass in SSPP Gathering Space. All are welcome

River Lake Days Pie Sale Jul 15 – we will be accepting purchased pies or donations to purchase pies. Due to state laws, we are no longer able to accept homemade pies. Please have all donations to Elaine Silvers before Jul 8. You can drop off your purchased pies at the Parish center Fri, Jul 14, 9 AM - Noon or Sat morning, Jul 15. Thank you!

River Lake Days Country Store – will be accepting donations of woodworking, fany work, crafts and garden produce with all proceeds going to Saints Peter & Paul Church. Items may be dropped off at Saints Peter & Paul School on Fri morning, Jul 14, 9 AM - Noon or Sat morning, Jul 15, after 7 AM. More info contact Linda C. 597-2269 or Kathy L. 685-8373

Thank you – to everyone that helped deep clean the SSPP Parish House on Jun 27, and to all of those who provided the lunch. All your efforts are greatly appreciated.

Thank you – to the parishioners that provided coffee and a fantastic dessert for the Thu, Jun 29 farewell social for Fr. Edward.

Parish News/Events

Trustees Tucker Plantenberg Jan Jahnke Youth Ministries Sandee Kremers youthministry@stboniface.com School Principal Jacqueline Walz Jwalz@ssppr.com Faith Formation Teri Krowka-Ansberry tkrowka@ssppr.com Parish Office Liturgical Ministries Bonnie Spohn-Schmaltz bspohnschmaltz@gmail.com 320-266-6430 Music Director Julene Faber-Andrusick Jfaberandrusick@ssppr.com or Parish Office Office Manager Deb Lampert dlampert@ssppr.com Maintenance Joe Willenbring Parish Office Parish Admin Assistant Ken Oksendahl bulletin@rspcatholic.com or koksendahl@ssppr.com Parish Council Jill Thielen Finance Council Jerry Voit Prayer Line Deacon Jerry deaconjerry@rspcatholic.com

Contact Us

110 Central Ave N. PO Box 69, Richmond, MN 56368 Parish Office: 320-597-2575 School: 320-597-2565 Church Website: www.SSPPR.com

Jul 9: Larry & Mary Ruegemer 50th wedding anniversary open house, 12 - 4 PM, Richmond Community Park Jul 10: Quilting following mass, Gathering Space, all are welcome Jul 10: SSPP Knights of Columbus, 7 PM, Gathering Space Jul 11: SSPP Christian Women, 6:30 PM, Gathering Space Jul 11: Bingo, 7 PM, SSPP Parish Center Jul 13: Justice & Charity Social Ministry Mtg, 5:30 PM, Gathering Space Jul 14/15: River Lake Days, Jul 14: Bingo, 7 PM, SSPP Parish Center Jul 16: River Lake Days Breakfast, 9 AM - 12:30 PM, SSPP Parish Ctr Jul 17: Vital Mtg, 7 PM, St. Martin Jul 18: Bingo, 7 PM, SSPP Parish Center Jul 19: Golden Smiles, 1 PM, Gathering Space Jul 25: Bingo, 7 PM, SSPP Parish Center

Saints Peter & Paul Parish Calendar

The body of Christ only functions well when we move together and help each other. Unfortunately, too often parts of the body seek to do their own thing and do not integrate with the other parts. We use our gifts in ways that are only focused on our own gains and our own being. But be mindful, our gifts exist in us to be cultivated and shared with God and his people. In the same manner, with Jesus as the head of this body, he is there for us as well. In Jesus we find our rest and assistance with our burdens. I cannot imagine life without the compassion and aid of our God. If it isn't bad enough that some people fail to lean on their brothers and sisters, some of them fail to ever turn to God. A stewardship way of life seeks to share and integrate with others, especially Jesus. We have been created for community. If we take seriously our discipleship, a true relationship with Jesus always beckons us into community with other believers. Here we are strongest. Here we are the most fruitful. Here we are Christ's body on earth. - Tracy Earl Welliver

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Liturgical Ministries Julie Ludwig

Condolences to the family and friends of Chad Kreamer

May his entry into Heaven be greeted by the hosts of angels guiding him to our

Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Baptism: Please call the office to schedule the Baptism. A class is required for first-time parents.

RCIA: Each fall the parish forms a group of adults who are interested in becoming Catholic, or in learning about the faith. Call the Parish Office for details.

Care of the Sick: Please contact the Parish Office to receive the Sacrament of the Sick. Call the Parish Office if you would like a visit while in the hospital or Communion brought to your home after the 8:00 AM Sunday Mass or another scheduled time.

Marriage: Couples planning a wedding at Saint Boniface should contact Deacon Larry in the Parish Office at least 6 months prior to the wedding to begin the preparation process. Please contact the Parish Admin Assistant to secure the date and the Pastoral Leader for Liturgical Ministires to approve all aspects of the Liturgy before printing programs.

Ministry Schedule Saturday, July 15 5:30 PM

Servers: Jackson Primus, Evan Moscho Lector: Louise Mehr Greeters: Jerry & Bev Lahr, Evie Faber, Nettie Taufen, Marcellus Schreifels Gift Bearers: Taft & Zobitz Families

Ministry Schedule Sunday, July 16 Servers: 8:00 AM: Daniel & Dwight Kiffmeyer 10:30 AM: Matthew & Nicholas Weismann Lector: 8:00 AM: Chris Wenner 10:30 AM: Anne Hutar Greeters: 8:00 AM: Brendon & Megan Duffy, Gene & Ida Rossmann, Dale Schurman, Lyn Feldhege 10:30 AM: Dennis & Karen Rausch, Jane Welle, Judy Winter, Rose Court Gift Bearers: 8:00 AM: Matt & Carol Bicknell 10:30 AM: Dan & Jenny Weber

Weekday Schedule July 10 - July 16 Lector: Ann Stone E.Ministers: Marie Kahlert Servers: Ava Bayer, Jacob Koll

Friends of Birthline (St. Cloud) 320-252-4150

Birthline – is a Christian-based organization providing education, mentoring, support services and referrals to anyone affected by an unintended or crisis pregnancy. How

can you help? Clerical work/ special events Sort, price merchandise and stock shelves Become a store clerk and assist clients with their shopping needs

For more outreach opportunities – see website http://www.birthlinefriends.org/page/8-Volunteer/

July Cold Spring Food Shelf items – Cereal

Bonifest – needs volunteers Aug 19 & 20.

Music for July 15/16 – 5:00 PM: Cantor 8:30 AM: Cantor 10:30 AM: Praise & Worship with Worship Band

Youth Choir begins! – Any youth going into Grades 6 - 12 in the fall are welcome to sing in the Youth Choir. Instrumentalists are also welcome!

Next Mass – Sunday, July 30 for 10:30 AM Mass. We will meet in the Choir Room at 9:30 AM. Contact Julie for more information.

Eucharist Ministers needed – Are you being called to serve as an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist? It is such a wonderful way to become more involved and closer to Christ. Please contact Julie for more information.

Rehearsals – Worship band: Mon, July 10, 7:30 PM.

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Discipleship Formation Sherry Braegelmann

Boni-Fest Needs Your Help

We are in need of a general co-chair couple to join us for a two year commitment. Please consider joining, it

really is a lot of fun. We are also in need of the following stand chairs:

Clean Up-Saturday and Sunday Hamburger-Saturday

Please consider helping out with the great annual event. Contact Merrilee Stang in the Parish Office.

Quilt Raffle We are collecting homemade quilts for the quilt

auction. They are available for viewing in the Narthex and on our website. Please call Ann Harren at

250-3039 if you have a quilt to donate.

Annual Novena of Masses at the Assumption (Grasshopper) Chapel – each Thursday evening. Rosary begins at 7 PM and Mass at 7:30 PM. Mass is outdoors, bring a chair, dress for the weather; in case of rain Mass will move into Church. Book Club – Tue, July 11, 9 AM in the Marian Chapel reading Everybody Needs to Forgive Somebody by Allen Hunt Garden Team Needed – for church, cemetery, and rectory grounds projects. See Sherry if interested in helping with projects Traveling Rosary – honoring 100-year anniversary of Fatima Apparitions. Next gathering is Thu, July 13, 7 PM at Chapel Hill followed by the thanksgiving Mass with Bishop Kettler. All are welcome! Powerful Tools for Caregivers – class by Rural Stearns Faith in Action here at Saint Boniface Thursdays Aug 20-Sep 14, 9 - 11:30 AM. Contact Mike Lamb 247-9790 or Kayla Kildahl 348-2322 to register lamb.michael@assumptionhome.com Tap Takeover – at Third Street Brewhouse Fri, Aug 25, 4 - 8 PM to raise funds and awareness for Saint Boniface School. Mark your calendar and bring a friend for a great night of fun, food, and fellowship! Pilgrimage – to Trinity Heights/Queen of Peace: two-dozen shrines and gardens Sep 14/15 contact Sherry for details! FORMED.org – unlimited audios, videos, programs, movies, eBooks and more: Parish code: 7C6QWG it’s that easy!

A weekly average of $14,245 is needed to meet budget for 2016/17.

Stewardship/Finance Merrilee Stang

Masses on Channel 10 – through Midcontinent Cable on Monday - Friday and Sunday’s at 8 AM. Masses will be from the previous weekend.

Volunteers Needed – We are looking for volunteers to tape Mass each weekend to be shared with everyone on Midcontinet Cable channel 10. Contact Merrilee if interested. Training will be provided.

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Trustees Kay Coapstick 685-4520 KC Martin 685-8201 Deacon Larry Sell Ext 601 Pastoral Leadership Team Ext 602 Sandee Kremers youthministry@stboniface.com Maintenance@stbonifac.com School Sr. Sharon Waldoch, SSND Ext 701 Schooloffice@stboniface.com Denise Scepaniak schooloffice@stboniface.com Ext 700 Discipleship Formation Sherry Braegelman Ext 604 Discipleship@stboniface.com Liturgical Ministries Julie Ludwig Ext 603 litmusic@stboniface.com Latino Ministries Maria Dominguez Ext 608 latino@stboniface.com Stewardship/Finance Merrilee Stang Ext 606 stewardship@stboniface.com Leadership Councils Parish Council Lori Mueller 685-8300 Finance Council Amy Fredin 685-4073 School Board Mike Dockendorf 685-4418 Prayer Line Renee Buerman 685-4335

Contact Us 501 Main Street, Cold Spring, MN 56320 Phone: 320-685-3280 Fax: 320-685-7792 School: 320-685-3541 Rectory: 320-685-8512 Church Website: www.stboniface.com

Latino Ministries Fr. Efrain Rosado, OSB

Parish Calendar Jul 13: Social Ministry Group, 5:30 PM, Saints Peter and Paul Church Jul 13: Chapel Hill Mass Bishop Kettler presiding, 7:30 PM,7 PM Rosary Jul 14: Grupo de Estudio de Biblia/Bible Study Group, 6:30 PM, Classroom #4 Jul 16: Latino Conferenes, 2 PM, Parish Center Jul 17: Mary's Cenacle Prayer Group, July 17, 7PM Jul 20: Little Rock Bible Study, 10 AM, Adult Faith Formation room, St. Boniface School. Jul 21: Grupo de Estudio de Biblia/Bible Study Group, 6:30 PM, Classroom # Jul 22: Conference, 9 AM – 4 PM, Parish Jul 22: Quinceanera, July 22, 2 PM, church Jul 23: Latino Conferenes, July 23, 2 PM, Parish Center Jul 23: COF Meeting, July 23, 7 PM, Parish Center Jul 31 - Aug 4: VBS at Saint Boniface

Saint Boniface School Sr. Sharon Waldoch, SSND

We welcome all parishioners – to consider sending their children to Saint Boniface School. We offer Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 6 at Saint Boniface as we are accepting registrations in each grade until we reach the maximum number. If you are interested in registering your children, please contact Denise or Sister Sharon at 685-3541.

School office hours – for June and August will be from 9:00 – 2:00. The school office will be closed in July. Do not hesitate to contact Sister Sharon at 320-309-5565 at any time if you have questions or need assistance with school matters.

Mochilas y útiles escolares gratis – el miércoles 19 de Julio en el Parque de los trailers, aquí en Cold Spring, con la Sra. Dioselina. Hay que llenar una solicitud allí mismo.

Necesitamos tu ayuda para el Festival de la parroquia – comunícate con la Sra. Blanca al tel.: 320-291-6418. El Festival será el 19 y 20 de Agosto.

We need your help for our Parish Festival – is Aug 19/20, so get in touch with Mrs. Blanca, 291-6418.

Consulado Móvil de México – sábado 22 de Julio, de 9 AM - 2 PM aquí en la Iglesia de San Bonifacio, en Cold Spring. Contact 1-877-639-4835.

Estudio Bíblico – todos los Viernes, de 6 PM a 7:30 PM, en el salón de formación cristiana, con el Hno. Efraín.

Rezo del Santo Rosario por las familias – todos los Miércoles a las 12 PM mediodía.

Adoración del Santísimo Sacramento – todos los Lunes, a las 5 PM, en la capilla Mariana, con la Sra. Rocío.

Clases de preparación para recibir el Sacramento del Bautismo – y para la preparación de Matrimonios: comuníquese con la Sra. María Domínguez al tel. 320-685-3280 ext. 608 y en el email: mariagd28@gmail.com “Jesús dijo a sus discípulos: Vengan a mí, todos los que están fatigados y agobiados por la carga y yo les daré alivio. Tomen mi yugo sobre ustedes y aprendan de mí, que soy manso y humilde de corazón, y encontrarán descanso, porque mi yugo es suave y mi carga, ligera.” (Mateo 11, 29-30)

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Adoration

Trustees Roger Bechtold Ralph Leither Bookkeeper Sandy Hansen 320-685-8774 sandymhansen@outlook.com Youth Ministries Sandee Kremers Ext 602 youthministry@stboniface.com Faith Formation Liturgical Ministries Melanie Froehle 320-685-8783 fmbdfroehle@gmail.com Maintenance Ralph Leither Mass Intentions Marlene Dingmann 320-248-0544 or 320-685-8997

Contact Us 25042 County Rd 2, Cold Spring, MN 56320 Rectory Phone: 320-685-3479 Church Website: stjames.stclouddiocese.net

Prayer Requests: Allen Backes, Annette Heinen, Doug Kosloski,

Joe Froehle, Joan Willenbring, Juletta Dingmann James Johannes, Nell Bechtold, Liam Current Mary

Kay Donabauer, Sue Hammer, Richard Depa and all ill or suffering

Reconciliation

Ministry Schedule Saturday, July 15, 7:30 PM Servers: Jane Klemek, Jame Klemek Lector: Brigetta Klemek E.Ministers: Kyle Klemek, Brigetta Klemek, Mike Willenbring Gift Bearers: Ushers Ushers: Nick Heinen & Dave Heinen

Ministry Schedule Sunday, July 16, 8:30 AM Servers: Nolan Goerger, Danielle Froehle Lector: Ken Rausch E.Ministers: Mike Current, Ryan Holthaus, Ken Rausch Gift Bearers: Leither Family Ushers: Jane Schaefer & Louis Schaefer

Weekday Schedule July 10 - July 14 Lector: E.Ministers:

Stewardship

Saturday’s – 7:15 - 7:45 Sunday’s – 8:15 - 8:45 AM

Parish News/Events

Pork Chop and Corn on the Cob Feed – is Aug 12. Everyone is welcome, and bring a friend.

Thursday ’s – after 9 AM Mass until 4:30 PM

Jul 10: Parish Council Meeting, 7 PM, Parish House Basement

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – "Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest." Is there anyone to whom this doesn't apply? Don't we all have to labor at something, whether it be work, school, relationships, household affairs, or personal, emotional, or mental battles? Aren't we all burdened in some way at some time?

Jesus offers us powerful words of consolation in today's Gospel. He promises us rest. He calls all of us to himself, along with the baggage and burdens that we carry, and assures us that we will find relief. Thank God! What a gift for our tired, weary souls.

To be "meek and humble of heart." Jesus' work is to do whatever God the Father wants him to do. As he says elsewhere, "My food is to do the will of the one who sent me and to finish his work" (Jn 4:34). So, it seems that if we also humbly submit to doing God's work-with Jesus right alongside us as our partner in the task-we will "find rest" for ourselves. So as we labor through the trials of the day, may we bear this in mind, and pray that we may handle them according to the will of God.