8th Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 26, 2017

St. Alexius Our Lady of the Angels St. Paul’s Fr. Greg Paffel, Pastor Fr. Kumar Sudhansu, OSB Parochial Vicar Dcn. Lawrence Kaas Dcn. Tom McFadden

& & Welcome to the Parishes of

First Friday-March 4/5 Friday 7:00 a.m. .... Our Lady’s Saturday 9:00 a.m.. ... Our Lady’s

Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday 4:00p.m. ........ St. Paul’s Saturday 5:00 p.m. .... Our Lady’s Saturday 8:00 p.m. ...... St. Paul’s Sunday 8:00 a.m. ....... St. Paul’s Sunday 8:30 a.m. ..... St. Alexius Sunday 10:00 a.m. ..... St. Paul’s Sunday 10:30 a.m.. . Our Lady’s

Reconciliation Schedule Thursday 4:00 p.m. ....... St. Paul’s Saturday 3:00 p.m. ....... St. Paul’s Saturday 4:00 p.m. .... Our Lady’s Sunday 8:00 a.m. ..... St. Alexius

2 Priest Message & Community News

F R . S U D H A N S U ’ R E L F E C T I O N O N L E N T

Every year we celebrate Ash Wednesday where the Priest marks the forehead of the faithful with ashes and he says, “Remember man, that you are dust and to dust you shall return”. It was the traditional Ash Wednesday greeting that Mother Church used to give her children. The visible sign of ashes is only lived well by remembering the repeated reminder in the gospel of the Ash Wednesday to do one’s righteous deeds-prayer, almsgiving, fasting-in a hidden way unseen by anyone but God. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you. We need to renew a deeper faith in the acts that God alone can see. Friends, Lent is a special divine season to rectify our past mistakes and transform our life for the betterment of the society. We need to spend more time in prayer, penance, fasting, abstinence and mortification. It

is time to use food, time, water, electricity and drinks sparingly. We should never waste things and spend time for others so that we could do more charity for the needy and poor children. All sin is rebellion against God. So we need to stop gossiping, judging others, disobeying parents, and God’s commandments. We should not swear, try to become more prayerful and spiritual. All people must try to turn away from sinful behavior and try to become more faithful to the gospel. All disciples of Christ shun self-hatred and immoral behavior. We must try to become more honest and become like Christ in our daily life. I encourage you to forgive others and advise the faithful to go to confession often and to enjoy God’s forgiveness. A forgiving person are always happy, hilarious and healthy. They can live longer and can avoid a lot of sickness in their lives. Fr. Sudhansu Kumar OSB

LATE NIGHT CATECHISM by Fr. Greg Paffel! Sessions Dates: March 5, March 19, March 26. Where: St. Paul’s Catholic Church When: 7:00PM For Adults-18 and up-Learn more about the core teachings of the Catholic Church . All of Father Greg’s talks are recorded on the church website. Check it out!

Web address: www.catholic-sc.org You can Listen to Fr. Greg’s homilies, view past/present bulletins, and link to other great resources!

Baptism Instructional Classes offered on the following dates: Monday, March 13, 2017 Time: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 14, 2017 Time: 6:00 p.m. Monday, July 10, 2017 Time: 7:30 p.m. If you are expecting your first child and/or it has been over 3 years since you have tak-en the class please call your parish secre-tary to register: St. Alexius 352-2563, Our Lady of the Angels 352-3502, or St. Paul’s 352-2196.

Readings for the Week of February 26, 2017 Sunday: Is 49:14-15/Ps 62:2-3, 6-9/1 Cor 4:1-5/Mt 6:24-34 Monday: Sir 17:20-24/Ps 32:1-2, 5-7/Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday: Sir 35:1-12/Ps 50:5-8, 14, 23/Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18/Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17/2 Cor 5:20--6:2/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20/Ps 1:1-4, 6/Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a/Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19/Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14/Ps 86:1-6/Lk 5:27-32 Next Sunday: Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7/Ps 51:3-6, 12-13, 17/Rom 5:12-19 or 5:12, 17-19/Mt 4:1-11 ©Liturgical Publications Inc

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Wednesday, March 1, 2017 7:30 p.m. †Philomene Kleinfehn Sunday, March 5, 2017 8:30 am (Incense) †All Deceased Members of Alex Marthaler Family

MINISTERY SCHEDULE SUNDAY, Wednesday, March 1, 2017 (7:30 p.m.) Rosary Leader –Maria Minette Lector – Teresa Burlet

Ordinary Ministers of Communion – Deacon Lawrence Kaas, Christina Rousslang, Jim Bottelberghe, John Sells Servers –Vincent Marthaler, Allen Hendricks, Seth Deters Ushers – Jim Bottelberghe and George Bentfield SUNDAY, March 5, 2017 (8:30am) Rosary Leader –Mark Klaphake Lector – Ron Jasken Ordinary Ministers of Communion – Deacon Lawrence Kaas, Darla Marthaler, Kelly Marthaler, Jane Jenc Servers – Seth Deters, Simon Marthaler, Michael Pittman Ushers – Alex Miller and Tom Miller

No Faith Formation classes on Wednesday, March 1, 2017.

Christian Mothers meeting will be Sunday, March 12th at 7 p.m. Ladies on to serve lunch for our meeting are Janet Kerfeld, Marlys Marthaler and Sharon Walter.

Sole Hope Shoe Cutting Party Sunday March 12th at 1:00 p.m. in the church basement. Bring your scissors and if you have any jeans otherwise we have a bunch still from last time.

Ash Wednesday Mass –March 1st at 7:30 pm.; No Morning Mass.

Stations of the Cross with Benediction will be on the following Wednesday’s at 7:00 pm: March 8, 15, 22, 29 (during confessions) and April 5.

Please support CRS projects by participating in Operation Rice Bowl. Materials can be found in the church entry. Kindergarten Round-up at St. Agnes School: Tuesday, February 28th from 7-8pm.

Looking for a simple way to be spiritually renewed this lent? Join us for a 6 week small group retreat based on the book 33 Days to Merciful Love by Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC. Start Date: Sat., March 4, 10:30 a.m. Location: St. Alexius Church. Call Maria Minette at 320-267-3230 to sign up! You will be transformed as you are drawn into the message of Divine Mercy.

Pictures will be taken in St. Alexius Church basement March 16-18 for the Parish Directory. You can still sign up online at catholic-sc.org or call Kathy at 320-293-6980. If you purchase any pictures you will get 20% off your order. You can also bring $5 worth of food for the food shelf and they will take $5 off your order. If you prefer, you can submit your own photo for $10 (which pays for the directory).

S T . A L E X I U S N E W S

Financial Contribution February 19, 2017

Adult .................................... $1,085.00 Plate .......................................... $186.00 Youth ............................................ $4.38 Votive ............................................ $8.00 Parking Lot .............................. $50.00 Masses ....................................... $20.00 St. Cloud Visitor ...................... $17.00

Thank you!

4 Our Lady of the Angels Church

O U R L A D Y O F T H E A N G E L S N E W S

Monday, February 27, 2017 7:00 am †Sylvester Uphus Tuesday, February 28, 2017 (Riverview Manor) 10:00 a.m. †Ed & Catherine Braun Wednesday, March 1, 2017 12:00 Noon †Keith Jungers 5:15 p.m. †Danny Hinnenkamp Friday, March 3, 2017 7:00 am †Don Peschel (Anniv.) Saturday, March 4, 2017 9:00 a.m. †Anne Walz 5:00 pm †Verena Nathe (Anniv.) Sunday, March 5, 2017 10:30 am (Incense)†Bill Sunderman (Anniv.)

Ash Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Ordinary/Extraordinary Ministers: 12:00 Noon: Deacon Kaas, Dave Meyer, Don Toenies, Tom Trutna, Deborah Holt ay, 5:15 p.m. Deborah Holt, Lola Welle Lectors: 12:00 Noon 1. Betty Keenan 2. Merina Odegard; 5:15 p.m. 1. Deborah Holt 2. Lola Welle Servers: 12:00 Noon Tom Bartoletti, Bob Borgmann, John Luke Rivers 5:15 p.m. Mark Welle Ushers: 12:00 Noon George Peters...get 3 ushers to help Rosary: 12:00 Noon. Sharon Goellner; 5:15 p.m. Eunice & Leander Lesser March 4 & 5, 2017 Ordinary/Extraordinary Ministers: Saturday, 5:00 p.m. Deacon Kaas, Cindy Sunderman, Claire Rieland, Mark Welle, Don Toenies; Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Dcn Kaas, Diane Leukam, Jean McDonald, Annette Kittelson, Deborah Holt Lectors: Saturday 5:00 p.m. 1. Tom Trutna 2. Lola Welle; Sunday 10:30 a.m. 1. Diane Leukam 2. Becky Wolbeck Servers: Sat. 5:00 p.m. Tyler & Emily Peters, Brooke Rieland Sun. 10:30 a.m. Christopher, Gabe & Philip Polipnick Ushers: Sat. 5:00 p.m. Fred Voller, John Weimerskirch, Dave Meyer, Vern Athmann Sun. 10:30 a.m. Bob Borgmann, John Metcalf, Jessi & Dan Hansen Rosary: Sat. 5:00 p.m. Vic & Merina Odegard Sun. 10:30 a.m. Eugene & Claudette Jennissen Gift Bearers: Saturday 5:00 p.m. Shawn & Claire Rieland Family Sunday 10:30 a.m. Pat & Brenda Jennissen Family

Pictures will be taken in Our Lady of the Angels Church basement Feb. 28-March 4, and March 14-15 for our parish directory. You can still sign up online at catholic-sc.org or by calling Kathy at 320-293-6980. If you purchase any pictures you will get 20% off your order. You can also bring $5 worth of food for the food shelf and they will take $5 off your order. If you prefer, you can submit your own photo for $10 (which pays for the directory).

Christian Mother/ Women are sponsoring the St. Patrick's Bake Sale March11&12. We are asking that you donate $10.00 worth of food or $10.00 cash. Everyone is invited to participate. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Financial Contribution February 19, 2017-Thank you!

Adult ............................................... $3,069.00 Visitor ................................................. $115.00 Children ............................................... $23.00 Food Shelf ........................................... $25.00 Plate ..................................................... $253.00 Votive ................................................. $115.36

The Ministry Schedules are ready and in the back of Church. Please pick yours up. Thank you!

March 1st., Ash Wednes-day, Mass is at 12:00 noon & 5:15p.m. at Our Lady of the Angels Church. See the bulletin for other Mass times. Stations of Cross begins on Friday, March 3 at 7:00 p.m. and continuing every Friday.

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S T . P A U L ’ S N E W S

Tuesday, February 28, 2017 8:15 a.m. †Bernadine Schmiesing (Anniv.) Wednesday, March 1, 2017 7:00 a.m. †Sylvester Uphus 8:15 a.m. †Mary Warner 3:30 p.m. †Eugene “Gene” Pederson Thursday, March 2, 2017 8:15 a.m. †Hinnenkamp/Roering Family

Members-Living & Deceased CentraCare Nursing Home- 10:15 a.m. †Chuck Reynolds Saturday, March 4, 2017 4:00 p.m.†Geri Schley 8:00 p.m.†For the People Sunday, March 5, 2017 8:00 a.m.†KeithJungers 10:00 a.m. (Incense)†Ralph Poepping

Ash Wednesday, March 1, 2017 7:00 a.m. Mass : Lectors: 1. Becky Eibensteiner 2. Kate Uphus Mass Server: Mark Schaefer; Extraordinary Ministers: Joe Eibensteiner, Becky Eibensteiner, Pam McLellan, Lorrayne Traut, Kate Uphus, Mary Lou Schaefer 8:15 a.m. Mass w/HFS: Lector: Holy Family School Students; Mass Servers-Holy Family School Students; Extraordinary Ministers: Holy Family School Staff (6) 3:30 p.m. Mass w/HF RE Students: Lector: RE Students; Mass Servers: RE Students; Extraordinary Ministers: Betty Wessel, Mary Thomas, Mike Thomas, Ken Gieske, Katie Loxtercamp, Darla Boyer March 4 & 5, 2017 Mass Servers: Schedule not available at Press time-be attentive to schedule mailed to students. Lectors: 4:00 p.m. 1. Mark Haskamp 2. Candy Marthaler 8:00 p.m. Olivia Uphus 8:00 a.m. 1. Dennis Boeckers 2. Andrea Kerfeld 10:00 a.m. 1. Marty Primus 2. Betty Wessel Extraordinary Ministers : 4:00 p.m. Mary Lou Schaefer, Pam & Bob McLellan, Carol & Duane Evens, Dave Mareck 8:00 p.m. Janet Lahr, Katie Loxtercamp, Carol Klaphake 8:00 a.m. Mary Lauer, Karen VonWahlde, Rosie Winter, Sandi Friedrichs, Vonnie Zirbes, Joan Tegels 10:00 a.m. Tess McGree-Olson, Barbara Uphus, Linda Frericks, Richard & Susan Cardinal, Paula Bromenshenkel

Financial Contribution February 19, 2017-Thank you!

Adult ................................ $7,856.28 Plate .................................... $768.96 Children ................................$39.00 Bldg. Mtce. & Repair ..... $325.00 St. Cloud Visitor ............... $339.00 Votive ....................................$84.85

Mass Time Change! Starting on Sunday, March 5th (1st Sunday of Lent) the Mass time will change to 8:00 a.m. instead of 8:30 a.m. Stations of Cross starting on March 2nd. See the following days at St. Paul’s: Thursday at 5:15 p.m. Sunday at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.

St. Alexius, Our Lady of the Angels & St. Paul’s Church: The Magnificats Lenten Companion booklet are available in the

back of Church. If you would like to participate in the Rice Bowl program, there

are Rice Bowls in the back of Church. The Seder Meal has been a tradition in our parishes for years and

takes place the Wednesday of Holy Week. Coordinators need-ed! If you would like to help organize the seder meal this year, please contact Kathy at 352-5580.

Lenten Chaplets start this week on Ash Wednesday! See the insert in today’s bulletin to learn all about the Lenten Chaplets for this year.

Picture’s for our Parish Directory start THIS WEEK! Picture’s for our Parish Direc-tory will be March 7-11 and March 21-25! You can still sign up online at catholic-sc.org or by calling Kathy at 320-293-6980. If you purchase any pictures you will get 20% off your order. You can also bring $5 worth of food for the food shelf and they will take $5 off your order. If you prefer, you can submit your own photo for $10 (which pays for the directo-ry).

MCCL is sponsoring Student Day at the Capitol on March 14th and March 23rd, 2017 This event runs from 9:30 AM -- 2:00PM either date. Student Day delivers a unique experience of government and pro-life education as well as to participate as citizen lobbyists. The nominal fee of $10. will be paid for by Sauk Centre MCCL. For more information, please contact Mary Reuter at 320-352-2671 and or go to www.mccl.org and click on the Events section.

6 Holy Family School & Parish Information

H O L Y F A M I L Y S C H O O L N E W S & C O M M U N I T Y N E W S !

Holy Family School is honored to be working in partnership with you to live and spread God’s word. We place Jesus at the center and heart of the school and we recognize and appreciate the spiritual and financial support of our families, priests, parishes and parishioners. Our heartfelt prayers are extended to you! Thank you for making HFS an option for all families and for keeping the school in your prayers! Please call the school office at 352-6535 for additional information about HFS.

Monday, February 27th: The busses will run two hours late and school will begin at 10:15 a.m. that day. There is also a PAC Meeting that evening at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room at HFS. (This mtg. takes the place of the March meeting due to preparations for Springfest)

The students will be attending morning Mass this coming Tuesday and will also be attending the Ash Wednesday 8:15 a.m. morning Mass. They will not be at Mass on Thursday morning.

Springfest is just a week away. Please join us next Sunday, March 5 from10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for Springfest 2017. There is something for everyone. Join us for an early meal in the cafeteria and then join the fun of the live and silent auction in the gym, as well as games, the raffle, booths and activities at school. The live auction begins at 1:00 p.m. Please see the Auction Flier we have included in this week’s bulletin for a list of some of the many items available to bid on. We also encourage anyone who can to donate baked or canning items for the bake sale or cookies or bars for the lunch line. Baked items can be dropped off next Sat. morning from 7:30 a.m.-12:00 noon or next Sunday morning from 8:00-10:30 a.m. Thank you.

Thank you to everyone who purchased Catholic United Raffle Tickets once again being this year. Ticket sales for this raffle have ended. However, Springfest raffle tickets are still available to purchase until the drawing next Sunday.

Holy Family School Weekly Calendar Raffle Week of Feb. 26-March 4, 2017

2/26-$20 Grace Edgar, Sauk Centre 2/27-$20 Ken & Diane Dold, S.C. 2/28-$20 Ginny Thomas, Sauk Centre 3/1- $20 Jeff Walter, Mpls 3/2- $20 Dewey Fisher, Sauk Centre 3/3 $75 Mary Jane Kane, S.C. 3/4 $20 Kathy McFadden, S.C. Congratulations to the winners! Winners will be posted weekly.

St. Faustina Chapel of Divine Mercy News: “Lent is Coming!” Lent is the perfect time to try an hour at the Adoration Chapel. Newbies can check the simple “Rules & Etiquette” posted in the lobby of the chapel above the sign-in desk. The following hours would love to have a Prayer Partner or Sub: Sunday: 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. Monday: 6:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. Tuesday: 1:00 a.m., 12:00 Noon, 2:00 p.m., 7:00p.m., 8:00p.m. 11:00p.m. Thursday: 12:00 Noon, 1:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. From 1 hour every week to 1 hour on rare occasions of need, there is a level of commitment to ac-commodate any schedule. Please call, text, or email : Linda 352-0105, (cell) 320-491-8225, lindafrericks2@gmail.com; Joanne 352-3189 and Maria (320) 267-3230.Chapel Cleaning Ministry: 3/4 - Mary Boeckers & Sue Hornick

World Day of Prayer! Date: Friday, March 3, 2017. Time: 1:00p.m. Location: United Church of Christ, 620 5th St. Sauk Centre, MN. The program will be “The Women of Philippines”.

Minnesota Catholic Conference is hosting the first-ever “Catholics at the Capitol” a day of inspiration and advocacy in St. Paul on Thursday, March 9, 2017. Parishioners are encouraged by Bishop Kettler to join fellow Catholics as we protect life and dignity in Minnesota. Buses transportation leaving Alexandria & St. Cloud. go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Catholics_at_Captiol to register. Learn more by calling #651-227-8777 .

St. Alexius Tricia Bromenshenkel, Secretary .. 352-2563 859-4171 or 352-0054 Tina Rousslang, DRE ...................... 980-0475 Prayer Chain ....................................... 554-3621 Email ....... stalexius@wisper-wireless.com

Our Lady of the Angels Connie Blank-Meier, Secretary .. 352-3502 Church Basement ....................... 352-3015 Prayer Chain .......... 352-3192 or 352-3282 Email ............ angels@mainstreetcom.com

St Paul’s Cindy Sunderman, Secretary ..... 352-2196 Church Basement ....................... 352-6847 Prayer Chain . 352-6026 or 320-260-8478 Email ... stpaulschurch@mainstreetcom.com

Other Information Website: www.catholic-sc.org

St. Cloud Diocese Website www.stclouddiocese.org

Faith Formation Office 352-5580 Kathy Knoblach, DRE (Cell)320-293-6980 Email ...... kknoblach@mainstreetcom.com Amy Trisko, Elementary/Youth Coordinator/ holyfamilyfaithformation.amy@gmail.com

Allison Norgren, Jr. High Youth Minister Email ............. allisonnorgren@gmail.com

Holy Family School Lynn Peterson, Principal ............... 352-6535 Website ..................... www.holyfamilysc.org

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Priest Emergency Number320-429-5429 OLA/St. Paul’s Church-Parish Office Location: 304 Sinclair Lewis Ave. So. Sauk Centre, MN 56378

R E L I G I O U S E D U C A T I O N - F A I T H F O R M A T I O N N E W S

Faith Formation Classes: GIFT: Wed., March 8 and Sunday, March 12 from 7 pm-8:45 pm at HFS. Confirmation Class: Wed., March 29 from 7-8:30 pm at St. Paul’s Church with mentors. 12th Grade Class: Monday, Feb. 27 from 8:15 am-9:45 am at the St. Paul’s Meeting Room. Adult Bible Study: Mon., March 6 at 7:00 pm and Thurs., March. 9 at 9:15 am. We are on Session 8.

Elemental Faith Formation This Lenten season, the Parishes will provide a Liturgy of the Word for kids ages 3 years up to 2nd grade- Sacrament of the First Eucharist at the 10am and 1030am masses. For this to run smoothly, we need your help; please call/text Amy at 320-492-9539 to sign up for a weekend. Training date and material pickup set for Wed., March 1, 6:30pm at the Youth Center. All students will go to their classrooms for attendance on Ash Wed., March 1, then to mass at 3:30pm. Students will be dismissed from church. Parents are welcome to sit with the students at mass.

Youth Ministry: NCYC meeting for students on Thurs. March 2 at 5:30-6:30pm. Come hungry.

First Friday Mass on March 3 at 7am at OLA. All students and parents are welcome, donuts and juice after-wards.

First Friday Youth Center Open! Students in grades 9-12 can drop in anytime between 7-10pm for food, fun and friends.

Our 3 parishes have 20 students and 6 adults attending the National Catholic Youth Conference in 2017. 25,000 catholic teens will gather in Indianapolis to share Christ’s message and unite as one fami-ly. Please consider sponsoring this life changing, spiritual event for our teens.

6th-8th Grade students- Don't miss out on a fun trip to Arrowwood Waterpark Sunday March 12. We will attend 10:00 am Mass, eat and then head out for a fun afternoon! Permission slips are in the porch at the youth center and are due Friday Mar 3. Cost is $15. Don't miss out-it will be a fun day! Contact Allison Norgren with questions.

Stewardship Vital 3.0 participants will meet on Mon. Feb 27, 7pm at the Youth center.

Please Pray for our Confirmation Students: I’m Beth Middendorf, daughter of Bob and Nancy Middendorf and a member of St Paul’s Parish. I play basketball and am involved in youth group. My sponsor is my brother, Reed Middendorf, because he is a good role model. My name is Dylan Haskamp. My parents are Carrie and John Haskamp. I am from St Paul’s Church. I like to play sports in my free time. I am involved in football and baseball.