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Central Office in Holdingford Hours: Mon.-Wed. 10 to 3, Thurs. 1 to 5 Website: tworiverscatholic.com Office: (320) 228-0105 Father: (320)228-0110 In case of emergency or a death, call Father at the Rectory 746-2231. Parish Pastoral Team Father Gregory Mastey, Pastor Kristin Molitor, New Evangelization Coordinator [email protected] Shirley Willoughby, Business Manager Office hours: Wed. 10 to 3 p.m. [email protected] Jessie Johnson, Secretary [email protected] Confession Times: Before weekday Masses at 7:30 a.m. Saturday: 7:30 p.m. St. Anna Marriage: Couples are to begin preparation 6-12 months in advance and must call the Central Office to meet with Father Gregory before setting a date. Diocesan Marriage Preparation Classes are required. Baptism: Call to schedule Baptism. A baptism class is offered quarterly. Shut-Ins: Please call us. New Parishioners: Please introduce yourself to Father after Mass and call the Central Office. If you are leaving our parishes please call the central office so we can update our census. Thank you.
P.O. Box 308, Holdingford, MN 56340
The Catholic Communities of Bowlus, Holdingford and St. Anna
St. Stanislaus Kostka, Bowlus All Saints, Holdingford
Immaculate Conception, St. Anna The Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 11, 2018
All Saints Challenges: Making a decision on the future of our church Funeral lunch groups/leaders Need of Sacristans Lack of unity Structure of our buildings Goals: Continue Adoration. Extend to one day a month of 24 hr. Adoration.
Immaculate Conception Challenges: More people to serve as Lectors, servers, Eucharistic Ministers, can-tors and on Parish Council. Saturday evening Mass earlier to serve young families. Encouraging Mass attendance. Volunteers for cleaning Goals: Evangelization-How do we bring people back to the Church? Increase Lay involvement Replace church basement carpet and buy a new vacuum. Strengths: Good music participation-singing Church picnic Strong Faith Formation program. Male teachers are good male role models Church structure is sound, inviting and well maintained Welcoming—ice cream socials
St. Stanislaus Challenges: Uncertainty of always being re-clustered Same people to do work and events Outreach to college and the Elderly Sacristy security What to do with the parish rectory house Goals: Secure/update Sacristy Decide what to do with the Rectory Cemetery upkeep Increase our use of FORMED Have more parishioners on the Adoration list Strengths: We are adaptable Masses are full and with lots of Kids Knights of Columbus doing the Rosary Kids Masses once a month Adoration every Saturday Lot of people doing ministry
Visionary Meeting 2018
Hospitality Commit to a plan for our parish building. Strengths: Men’s prayer group Kristin –well liked Fellowship– coffee and rolls Music-Strong choir Our Priest-gives great homilies Adoration GIFT Night and Teaching Mass Religion-Kids Mass
“The jar of flour shall not go empty, nor the jug of oil run dry, until
the day when the LORD sends rain
upon the earth.” ~1 Kings 17:10-16
The Healing Power of God
Eucaristic Adoration Every Monday All Saints-St. Mary’s 8:00 a.m.– 10:00 p.m. Every Saturday St. Stanislaus Kostka 6:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m. Daily Mass Eucharistic Adoration is also held for one hour following daily Mass on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. No Adoration if there is a funeral on that day. Confession and the Rosary begin 1/2 before Mass.
New Evangelization Corner
Dear Friends, There’s a pesky, sneaky little word we often use in our relation-ship with God. We usually use this word to feel more secure, but the trouble is, every time we use it, progress in our spiritual life comes to a screeching halt. Do you want to know what this word is? It’s the word “enough.” Our fallen nature tempts us to be stingy with God. We like to be in control, we like to be comfortable and we’re terrible at trusting God, so we feel justified when we defensively tell God we've given enough, done enough or served enough. We were created for communion with God. But this only hap-pens if we give Him everything. The saints gave God everything. We, on the other hand, usually cower back in fear. Giving God everything feels risky. Giving a little, feels safe. If we're brutally honest though, we have to admit that we're usually stingy with God because we fear He will be stingy with us. For example, if we give God our finances, we worry we won't have enough money. If we give God more time in prayer, we fear won't have enough time get everything done. If we give God our lives, we wonder if He will be enough to make us happy. The widow in today’s Gospel was praised for giving God all that she had. It wasn’t much, but it was everything. Jesus calls us to emulate the widow, but how do we practically grow in trust and generosity? The answer is simple: go to Mass. The Eucharist is proof that God isn’t stingy. God gives us everything, His entire self. Next time you’re tempted to withhold from God in fear, remember the way Jesus entrusts himself to you in the Eucharist. Remember that He lies vulnerable in the palm of your hand, so you can feel safe and secure as you lie in His.
Seek Jesus in all things
This Week’s Events
Teckla Scegura Donald Wenderski Virgil Czech
Lee Bieniek Marcie Selinski Kieran Kloss
Jim Czech Katie Yurczyk Judy Schehr
Cheryl Barnes Donnie Maciej Reagan Zierdan
LeRoy Johannes Nancy Bieniek Evelyn Trettel
Jerry Kapsner Florence Voss Brenda Dobis
Arlene Beniek Louise Bieniek Leona Lashinski
Please call the Central Office if you would like be added or taken off the prayer list, or if you are Homebound and would like to receive the Eucharist. Thank you.
Remember in prayer all who are in need of the Lord’s Healing and Strength
Parish Directories are available at the Central Office. If you were not part of the directory you can purchase one for $20. Thank you.
Sun. November 11 St. Stanislaus 1:30 p.m. Turkey Bingo All Saints-St. Mary’s 8:00 p.m. Deer Hunter’s Mass
Mon. November 12 Veterans Day All Saints-St. Mary’s Adoration 7:00 p.m. Homa Bay Meeting
Tues. November 13
Thurs November 15 Theology on Tap St. Stanislaus 9:00 a.m. Church Cleaning
Sat. November 17 St. Stanislaus Adoration All Saints-St. Mary’s 8:00 a.m. Men’s Prayer Group
Fri. November 16
Sun. November 18
Weds November 14 All Saints-St. Mary’s 7:00 p.m. GIFT Night
News & Events Weekly Readings Monday: Ti 1:1-9/ Lk 17:1-6 Tuesday: Ti 2:1-8, 11-14/Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday: Ti 3:1-7/Lk 17:11-19 Thursday: Phlm 7-20/Lk 17:20-25 Friday: 2 Jn 4-9/Lk 17:26-37 Saturday: 3 Jn 5-8/Lk 18:1-8 Sunday: Dn 12:1-3/ Heb 10:11-14,
18/ Mk 13:24-32
Financial Contributions PARISH INCOME November 24 2018 _ _______________ AS $ 4,245.00 IC $ 3,901.00 SS $ 2,490.50
Thank you for your generosity! For where your treasure is, there also will
your heart be.” —Luke 12: 34
Upcoming Masses
Sunday Deer Hunters Masses 8:00 p.m. November 11th
All Saints-St. Mary’s, Holdingford
Thanksgiving Masses 7:00 p.m. Wed., November 21st
Immaculate Conception 9:00 a.m. Thurs., November 22nd
All Saints-St. Mary’s
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Masses
Saturday, December 8th 8:00 a.m. All Saints-St. Mary’s 10:00 a.m. Immaculate Conception 12:00 Noon St. Stanislaus (This is a Holy Day of Obligation)
FORMED PICK OF THE WEEK
This weeks Masses are dedicated to our Veterans. Please keep them in prayer:
God of Mercy, You sent Jesus Your Son among us
as our Prince of Peace. His love overcomes the barriers of
fear and violence, and conquers the power of death.
As our world continues to struggle with conflict and war, we thank you for all veterans of military service.
Bless these men and women for the sacrifices they have made to protect
the lives and freedoms of others. Bring those who have died to the
peace of Your Kingdom, and provide for the needs of body and spirit for
those still among us in this life. Watch over those in military service
today, and all those affected by war and unrest.
May Your Spirit bring unity and harmony to all Your children,
made one through Christ our Lord. Amen
Gifts for Joy is a free service offered to area families in need that enables them to provide Christmas gifts for their children who are 18 years or younger. Families will be given indi-vidualized merchandise gift certifi-cates from local business owners. Any family needing help in providing gifts for their children can contact the Holdingford Lioness Club: Irene 393-2472 or Bonnie 761-0627.
Turkey Bingo Sunday, November 11th at 1:30 p.m.
St. Stanislaus, Bowlus Come join in the fun and support our
Social Justice Committee! Contact Rita Trettel (320) 360-6767.
Do You Know This American War Hero? Emil Kapaun—priest, soldier, and Korean War hero—was awarded, posthumously, the Medal of Honor, and is also being considered by the Vatican for canonization as a saint.
Theology on Tap This is a fun night out for young adults in their 20s and 30s. We will meet on Thursday, November 15th at A.T. The Black and White in Little Falls. Social hour with food and/or drinks begins at 7:00 p.m. Then our speaker Deacon Aspirant Leo Wehseler will give a talk entitled: “Discerning God’s Call.” We hope to see you there!
Happy Birthday to Bishop Donald Kettler on
November 26th.
Save the date: November 26th
LADIES NIGHT OF
Worship
Join us for a prayerful night of adoration, music, and fellowship.
6:30 p.m. Mass 7-8:00 p.m. Worship hour Refreshments to follow
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Parish News & Events Catholic United Financial M I N I S T R E E Community service rooted in faith
Look here for suggestions for our MinisTree Program. When completing a task fill out one of the MinisTree cards found in the back of church and turn it into the Central Office or collection basket. If more than one person is helping with the task, each should fill out a card. Each card provides $5 from Catholic Financial for our parishes. Church Cleaning
St. Stanislaus Church Cleaning will be on Thursday, November 15th from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Men and women are asked to spend an hour or so anytime during the day to complete the cleaning tasks as listed in the entryway. Help prepare our worship and gathering space for the upcoming Advent and Christmas seasons. Please bring a pail and cleaning cloth or duster. Call Bob or Jan Maciej 584-5283 with questions. Thank you. All Saints There is an immediate opening for a cleaning person for All Saints-St. Hedwig’s. A job description and applications are available at the Central Office front desk. All Cluster Homa Bay Next meeting will be on Monday, November 12th at 7:00 p.m. at All Saints-St. Mary’s Church. Our committee needs at least one more member from Bowlus. Please contact Janel Heinen 290-2877 if interested or attend our meeting. Thank you! Congratulations to our new Parish Council Members All Saints: Art Harlander, Deb Binsfeld, and Carol Greener Immaculate Conception: Mary Kay Eiynck and Mickey Jeffers Still in need of men. St. Stanislaus: Father waiting for return phone calls. Liturgical Ministers We are in need of more liturgical ministers at all the churches especially Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors and servers. Contact your Ministry schedulers if interested.
If you are interested in being on the schedule or have changes in availability please contact:
Ministry Schedulers: All Saints: Patty Becker 291-6582 St. Anna: Kathy Scegura 746-2814 St. Stanislaus: Margie Benusa 584-5405
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Sacrament of Reconciliation All Cluster Study This Advent, our parish cluster will offer a three-week study and discussion on the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This study called Forgiven: The Transforming Power of Confession, will explore the grace and healing offered in Confession and show how this sacrament of mercy reveals the depth and bounty of God’s love. The Forgiven study will be offered on Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m in the basement of All Saints - St. Mary’s. The Tuesday sessions will begin on November 27th and the Thursday sessions will begin on November 29th. Call or email Kristin Molitor at the central office to register ([email protected],
Save the Date: All women are invited to an
Advent Morning of Reflection
December 8th at St. Stanislaus Church
in Bowlus.
The morning will begin a 9 a.m. and conclude with Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception at noon. Watch the bulletin for more details to follow.
Thank you to all who purchased raffle tickets and those who worked on selling them for the All Saints Cash Raffle fundraiser. The winners are: 1st prize $5,000 – Aric Schmainda 2nd prize $2,500 – Marilyn Kunstleben 3rd prize $1,000 – Bob Kobylinski & Gerald Heitzman 4th prize $500 – Sylvester Majerus 5th prize $400 – Cindy Schwinghammer 6th prize $300 – Gerald Heitzman 7th prize $200 – Pete & Christy Becker 8th prize $200 – Karen & Mary Solarz 9th prize $200 – Kevin Headley 10th prize $200 – Sally Waltman, Audrey, Butch & Geralyn (Post Office)
Faith Formation & GIFT (Generations In Faith Together)
Immaculate Conception: Kim Roth-Koning 402-4001 Kimberly_Koning @charter.net St. Stanislaus: Cindy Fussy 584-5982 All Saints: Katrina Kolles 292-1575 [email protected] Confirmation: Teresa LeBlanc 420-4576
Mass Schedule Mon. Nov. 12
Saint Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr 8:00 a.m. St. Stanislaus
Tues. Nov. 13
Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin 7:00 p.m. All Saints-St. Mary’s
Wed. Nov. 14
8:00 a.m. All Saints-St. Hedwig’s
Thurs. Nov. 15
Saint Albert the Great, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 8:00 a.m. Immaculate Conception
Fri. Nov. 16
Saint Margaret of Scotland; Saint Gertrude, Virgin No Mass
Sat. Nov. 17
Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious 8:00 p.m. Immaculate Conception
Sun. Nov. 18
8:00 a.m. All Saints-St. Mary’s 10:00 a.m. St. Stanislaus
+Ed Perowitz
For protection af all Supreme Court Justices especially Judge Kavanaugh
+Paul Ripplinger
+ Edward and Theresa Young
For the living and deceased members the Hartung and Thell Families
+Edward and Mary Kroska For the People
Confessions and the Rosary begin 1/2 hour before Mass.
Next GIFT Night will be November 14th at 7:00 p.m. at All Saints-St. Mary’s. Parents please plan to attend. Bring along your cell phones and tablets to learn how to sign up for FORMED. All parishioner welcome!
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