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Blessed John Paul II Area Faith Community Bulletin
Pastor: Associate: Associate:
Fr. Anthony Stubeda Fr. Paul Schumacher Fr. Patrick Okonkwo
Fourth Sunday of Advent December 22, 2013
Church of the Holy Family 700 Main Street West Silver Lake, MN 55381
320 • 327 • 2356 www.holyfamilysilverlake.org
Church of the Holy Trinity 110 Winsted Avenue West, PO Box 9
Winsted, MN 55395 320 • 485 • 2182
www.winstedholytrinity.org
Church of St. Pius X 1014 Knight Avenue North
Glencoe, MN 55336 320 • 864 • 5162
www.stpiusxglencoe.org
May the light of Christ Dawn in Your Hearts
During this Joyous Season!
Fr. Tony, Fr. Patrick, Fr. Paul and the staffs of The John Paul II Area Faith Community
wish you and your families all the blessings and joy of Christmas
Blessed John Paul II Area Faith Community Directory Pa
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Pastor Rev. Anthony Stubeda [email protected]
320-979-7248 Associate Pastors
Rev. Paul Schumacher [email protected] 320-297-0309
Rev. Patrick Okonkwo [email protected] 320-583-0423
Baptisms Call parish office for class time and Baptism schedule
Marriages Please talk to a priest before setting a date
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Liturgist and Director of Music Kelly Blissenbach: [email protected]
320-864-5162
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Parish Office: 320-327-2356 Business Administrator
Shirley Nowak [email protected] Director of Religious Education
Lori Penas [email protected] Homebound Ministries/Pastoral Care
Celia Knoll [email protected]
Mass Times Saturday: 6:30 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m. Sunday: 8:00 p.m.
Reconciliation Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Adoration: Tuesday
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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Parish Office: 320-485-2182 Business Administrator 320-485-5651
Nancy Neumann [email protected] Development/Marketing 320-485-5652
Angie Hertel [email protected] Dean of Students 320-485-5650
Wesley Kapping [email protected] Dean of Faculty/Elementary Principal 320-485-5630
Cathy Millerbernd [email protected] Director of Religious Education 320-485-5633
Lori Penas [email protected] Deacon Michael Thoennes
[email protected] 952-465-8293
Mass Times Saturday: 5:15 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m.
Sunday: 10:30 a.m.
Reconciliation Saturday: 4:15 p.m.
Adoration: Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Parish Office: 320-864-5162 Business Administrator
Shirley Nowak [email protected] School Principal
Cathy Millerbernd [email protected] Coordinator of Religious Education
Mark Simons [email protected] Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry
Sr. Beatriz Martínez [email protected]
Mass Times Saturday: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:30 a.m. English
11:30 a.m. Spanish
Reconciliation Saturday: 4:00 p.m.
Adoration: First Friday 8:50 a.m. – Noon
Area Faith Community Week at a Glance Monday
December 23, 2013 Tuesday
December 24, 2013 4:00 p.m. Mass for Christmas at all 3 parishes 6:00 p.m. Mass for Christmas at Holy Trinity
6:00 p.m. Mass for Christmas in Spanish at St. Pius X Wednesday
December 25, 2013 8:00 a.m. Christmas Mass at Holy Family
10:00 a.m. Christmas Mass at Holy Trinity and St. Pius X Parish Offices closed for Christmas
Thursday December 26, 2013
Announcements for inclusion in the January 5, 2014 bulletin are due at parish offices by 10:00 a.m.
Friday December 27, 2013
Saturday December 28, 2013
Sunday December 29, 2013
THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH
Financial Stewardship: December 14 & 15, 2013: CHURCH OF THE HOLY FAMILY: Adult: $3,637.00; Student: $14.25; Loose Plate: $314.35; DUF: $80.00; Immaculate Conception: $160.00; Religious Retirement: $20.00; Fuel: $155.00; Christmas: $630.00; Mary Mother of God: $5.00. CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY: Adult: $14,178.00; Student: $32.00; Loose Plate: $377.33; Budget: Total Contributed YTD: $187,719.35; Total Budgeted YTD: $210,360.00; Under Budget: $22,640.65. CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X: Adult: $3,601.00; Student: $28.37; Loose Plate: $94.00; Pius Connections to the Future: $1,020.00; DUF: $40.00; Immaculate Conception: $94.00; Spanish: $138.37; Spanish Education: $114.05.
Scripture Readings Monday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Lk 1:57-66 Tuesday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Lk 1:67-79 Wednesday Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Acts: 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 Wednesday Day: Is 52:7-10; Heb: 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 Thursday: Acts: 6:8-10, 7:54-59; Mt 10:17-22 Friday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Jn 20:1a-2-8 Saturday: 1 Jn 1:5 – 2:2; Mt 2:13-18 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14; Col 3:12-21; Mt 2:13-15, 19-23
New Parishioners
If you would like to register as a parishioner of one of our Area Faith Community Churches, please call the appropriate parish office: Church of the Holy Family: 320-327-2356 Church of the Holy Trinity: 320-485-5651 Church of St. Pius X: 320-864-5162
Priest Meetings/Vacations
Our priests will be off on Thursday to take time with family and friends to celebrate the Christmas holiday.
Church of the Holy Family
WEEK AT A GLANCE Monday
December 23, 2013 St. John of Kanty, Priest
No Mass Tuesday
December 24, 2013 Christmas Eve
No Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 9:30 a.m. Cokato Manor Rosary and Communion Service Parish Offices close at noon 4:00 p.m. Mass (+Michael Knudson) Midnight Mass (+Albin & Leona Lewandowski)
Wednesday December 25, 2013
THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD 8:00 a.m. Mass (+Willard Urban, +Jan Urban) Parish Offices closed No RE classes
Thursday December 26, 2013
St. Stephen, the First Martyr No Mass Announcements for inclusion in the January 5, 2014 bulletin are due at parish offices by 10:00 a.m. 10:10 a.m. Cedar Crest Rosary & Communion Service
Friday December 27, 2013
St. John, Apostle and Evangelist 8:00 a.m. Mass (+George & Alice Zaruba)
Saturday December 28, 2013
The Holy Innocents, Martyrs 5:30 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 6:30 p.m. Mass (+John & Bessie Bandas)
Sunday December 29, 2013
THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH 8:00 a.m. Mass (+Elaine Wozniak Mullin) 8:00 p.m. Mass (+David Mickolichek)
BOBBI’S OFFICE HOURS AT HOLY FAMILY Monday & Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. – noon; Celia & Lori are available to assist as schedules allow.
PRAYER NETWORK: Please pray for… Bill & Mary Oestreich, Kenny Juncewski, Frank & Therese Hlavka, Larry Hlavka, Roz O’Fallon, Ray Posusta, Jim Condon, Krystal Wanous, Faith Cacka, Jonathan Pavlish and two special intentions.
ADORATION: We are in immediate need of Adorers for the 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. hour. Please consider being a part of Adoring the Blessed Sacrament by contacting Celia Knoll 320-583-1320 or 320-327-2356.
HOMEBOUND: If you or someone you know will be homebound at home or in a care facility for any period of time, please contact Celia Knoll so arrangements can be made for a visit. Cell: 320-583-1320 or Office: 320-327-2356.
CHURCH DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS: We will be decorating the church for Christmas after the 8:00 a.m. Mass today. We hope you can stay to help us prepare to receive the Lord. Confirmation students are reminded that this is a great way to get your needed service hours.
PARISH OFFICES CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS: Our parish offices will be closed for the Christmas Holiday from noon on Christmas Eve and all day on Christmas. We will return to work on Thursday morning.
DIOCESAN MINISTRIES APPEAL UPDATE: As of December 10, $11,680.00 of the $18,529.00 Diocesan Ministries
Appeal quota had been pledged. Remember that we are responsible for meeting the quota, and that anything above the assigned amount comes back to the parish to support the completion of the renovation of our church with new pews and carpet. If you have not pledged yet, please do so soon. You can
find pledge forms in the back of church.
RAFFLE CALENDARS AVAILABLE: Holy Trinity parish is currently selling Raffle Calendars for 2014. There are more than 300 chances to win and the cost of the calendar is only $20.00. Calendars can be purchased at the Holy Family Parish Office.
PRAYER NETWORK has received many thanks throughout the year from many family and friends who have had loved ones on our prayer network. The power of prayer is one of the stronger tools we as Catholics can provide. If you would like to join the Prayer Network or the Rosary Society to promote prayer within our parish, please contact Celia Knoll, 320-583-1320 or 320-327-2356.
RELIGIOUS ED: There will be no RE Classes on Wednesday, December 25, January 1 or January 8. Regular classes will resume on Wednesday, January 15. Parent/Catechist Conferences will be held on Wednesday, January 8 for Grades 1-11 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. We invite and encourage you to take this opportunity to speak to your child's Catechist about their progress. Sign-up sheets can be found in the back of Church. If you would like to make alternate arrangements to meet with your child's Catechist, please contact Lori Penas at 320-327-2356. On behalf of the Religious Education staff and volunteers, we wish you a very Merry Christmas, and a blessed and joyous New Year!
STUDENT ENVELOPES: Our student members will be receiving their yearly envelopes for their Sunday stewardship donations to the ministry of the parish. RE students will receive their envelopes in their classes. You should begin to use them in January, 2014.
THIS WEEK THE TRAVELING CHALICE will be at the home of
Mike & Lori Penas Next week ~ December 29, 2013
Jackie Konerza Please remember to return the chalice Saturday afternoon
Church of the Holy Trinity
WEEK AT A GLANCE Monday
December 23, 2013 St. John of Kanty, Priest
No Mass No School 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice
Tuesday December 24, 2013
Christmas Eve Parish/School Offices Closed No Eucharistic Adoration 4:00 p.m. Mass for Christmas (+Al Laxen) 6:00 p.m. Mass for Christmas (+Russell Cardinal) 11:30 p.m. Christmas Concert Midnight Mass for Christmas (+Floyd & Florence Rasset)
Wednesday December 25, 2013
THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD Parish and School Offices closed 10:00 a.m. Mass for Christmas (+Michael & Dorothy Brose) No Religious Education classes
Thursday December 26, 2013
St. Stephen, the First Martyr No Mass Announcements for inclusion in the January 5, 2014 bulletin are due at parish offices by 10:00 a.m.
Friday December 27, 2013
St. John, Apostle and Evangelist 8:15 a.m. Mass (+Nova Roberts)
Saturday December 28, 2013
The Holy Innocents, Martyrs 4:15 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:15 p.m. Mass (+Gary & Bob Rozeske)
Sunday December 29, 2013
THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH 8:30 a.m. Mass (l. & d. KC Members) 10:30 a.m. Mass (In Honor of Holy Family) 5:30 p.m. Alpha Christian Living course in Deacon Mike’s office
PLEASE, do not schedule any events before checking with Nancy in the parish office. Thank you!
PLEASE NOTE: Eucharistic Adoration will not be held on December 24 or December 31.
THE HOLY TRINITY CHOIR will have a concert ½ hour (11:30pm) before Midnight Mass. Come early to Mass and relax and enjoy the songs of the season.
A SET OF CAR KEYS with a remote was found in the recycling bin for the pop cans, a few weeks ago. They are in the Parish Office.
BAPTISM CONGRATULATIONS to Banks Thomas Burns, son of Jeremy and Rebecca (Ebensperger) Burns; and to Elaina Katherine Pauman, daughter of Derek & Taylor. May God bless him and his family.
THE HOLY FAMILY COUNCIL #204 CHRISTMAS PARTY will be on Sunday, January 5, 2014 in the Church Social Hall. Starting with a social at noon and we will begin eating at 12:30 p.m. Cost is $10.00 per person, kids 10 and under eat free. All Holy Family members and their families are invited. Please RSVP to Rosie Quast by December 28 at 320-485-2245. Food shelf items and/or cash will be collected.
CHURCH DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS: We will be decorating the church for Christmas after the 10:30 a.m. Mass today, Sunday, December 22. Many hands will make light work. Come help us prepare our church for the coming of the Lord. Confirmation students are reminded that this is a great way to get your needed service hours.
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS: Our parish offices will be closed Christmas Eve and all day on Christmas. We will return to work on Thursday morning.
NEW SERVER VESTMENTS AND THANK YOU TO ST. ANNE’S SOCIETY: You will notice that our servers have new vestments for Christmas. We thank the St. Anne’s Society for their generous donation for these new vestments for our servers.
HANDICAPPED ENTRANCE PROJECT: We are hoping to begin the construction of our new handicapped entrance this spring. We have been preparing the plans, permissions and paper work for the project. If we are to begin construction in the spring we need to have $600,000 on hand. If you would like to donate, please contact the parish office. This would be a good project for an end of the year donation.
DIOCESAN MINISTRIES APPEAL UPDATE: As of December 10, $25,895.00 of the $21,554.00 Diocesan Ministries Appeal quota had been pledged. Remember that we are responsible for meeting the quota, and that anything above the assigned amount comes back to the parish to support of our handicapped entrance project. If you have not pledged yet, please do so soon. You can find pledge forms in the back of church.
2014 HOLY TRINITY RAFFLE CALENDARS: Holy Trinity Parish is currently selling Raffle Calendars for 2014. There are more than 300 chances to win and the cost of the calendar is only $20.00—that is less than $.06 per chance!! Calendars are being sold in the back of church all the weekends in December and the first weekend in January. Calendars are also available from the parish offices at Holy Trinity, Holy Family and St. Pius X as well as Keaveny Pharmacy in Winsted. If you have questions about this raffle or would like to purchase tickets prior to the dates listed above, please contact Margie Heimerl at 320-238-0181.
STUDENT CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES have been sent home with your son or daughter. Please encourage them to use their envelope weekly and give back to God. There are some envelopes in the back of church for children who do not attend Holy Trinity School or Religious Education.
CCW UPDATE Last Wednesday the cookies and cards were delivered to Holy Trinity Parish members at St. Mary’s Care Center, the Garden House and to the homebound. The recipients are always so thankful and appreciate the visit! Thank you to the organizer, the baker and the chauffeur!! Christmas Angel Project: Thanks to all the generous people who took gift request tags and bought gifts for those who are in need. You will be rewarded for your kindness to others. Thanks, too, to Nancy and Doug Neumann for transporting the gifts to Glencoe for distribution.
A Blessed Christmas to All from the Holy Trinity CCW.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Thank you to everyone that purchased fudge for our Religious Ed. Fundraiser. For every box of fudge sold, we were able to keep 50% as our profit. With your help and generosity, the RE students raised $1105.00. Thank you so much for your support. There will be no RE classes on Wednesday, December 25, January 1 or January 8. RE Classes will resume on Wednesday, January 15. On behalf of the Religious Education staff and volunteers, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a blessed and joyous New Year! Parent/Catechist Conferences will be held on Wednesday, January 8 for grades 1-11 from 6:30-8:30pm. We invite and encourage you to take this opportunity to speak to your child’s Catechist about their progress. Sign-up sheets can be found in the back of Church. If you would like to make alternate arrangements to meet with your child’s Catechist, please contact Lori Penas at 320-485-5633.
VOTIVE LIGHTS: In loving memory of Clarence & Gertrude Ogitziak; In loving memory of Kenneth J. Zimmermann; Very Special Intentions; In memory of Brian Allen Baldwin, life will never be the same; Loving memory of Paul & Sally Millerbernd; Loving memory of Linus, Magdalen, Reggie, Katie & Cliff Hertzog; In memory of Ben Weinbeck, forever loved & missed; In memory of Stephen L. Stifter; Loving memory of Lawrence Fiecke & son S.J., Tom & Mary Hennek & John & Clara Fiecke; In memory of Trebil & Curley families; In memory of Dawn Loew; Loving memory of Jack Hahn; Living & dec’d Sherman family; Living & dec’d Kieser family; Donald & Myrtle Schlagel; Heimerl & Schmitt families; So he can find peace; Intention of Allen Fiecke & Brad Swedberg; Healing for Mary Curley. If you would like a votive light burnt for a loved one or a special intention please put $5.00 in an envelope marked with your intention and drop it in the collection or at the Parish Office.
Area Faith Community Schools News
Holy Trinity School
Holy Trinity School Mission Statement Holy Trinity School is called by its parish community to educate our children and form them in their Catholic faith that they might be faithful Disciples of Christ.
Holy Trinity School News Dec. 23 – Jan. 1 NO School – Christmas Break Thurs. Jan. 2 School Resumes
MNSAA Accreditation: The Minnesota Nonpublic School Accrediting Association (MNSAA) has accredited Holy Trinity School for the eligibility period of 2014-2021. Accreditation is a voluntary method of quality assurance with a goal to evaluate, validate, and improve each school’s quality. Holy Trinity School was accredited based on our compliance with a set of rigorous standards which identify essential personnel, instruction, facility, curriculum, governance, and marketing policies and practices that are considered necessary for an effective school. The accreditation process includes the creation of a visionary and focused strategic plan and an onsite visit by a team of educators from member schools.
UPCOMING EVENTS
December 23-January 1 No School- Christmas vacation January 2 Classes resume for grades K-12 January 2-3 Tiny Trojans’ Preschool Parent/Teacher Conferences January 6 Tiny Trojans’ Preschool classes resume January 7 Science Fair parent meeting 6:30 p.m. Elementary Art Room
St. Pius X School News St. Pius X Catholic School
The Catholic United Financial 2014 Catholic Schools Raffle Once again, St. Pius X Catholic School was fortunate to be selected to participate in the Catholic Schools Raffle. The raffle is an annual fundraiser sponsored by Catholic United Financial whose purpose is to raise money for Catholic schools in Minnesota, South Dakota and North Dakota. Catholic United underwrites all the expenses of the Raffle, so the participating schools can keep every dime raised from the sale of the $5 raffle tickets. This year’s prize list is quite impressive:
2014- Honda CR-V or $25,000 cash (1 winner) Dream Vacation- (2 winners)
2014 Basilica Block Party VIP/Skybox tickets for 2 (1 winner) 2 night family get-away at Radisson Blue/Mall of America
(2 winners) MN Pro Sports Team Suite Package for 2 (3 winners)
Trek Pure S Bicycle (2 winners) Go Pro High Performance Camera (4 winners)
Ipad Mini- 16 GB- (5 winners) Samsung Galaxy Gear Watch (5 winners) $200 Amazaon.com gift card (10 winners)
$100 VISA gift card (15 winners) School families will be selling raffle tickets January 17-February 28, 2014. The St. Pius X School student who sells the most raffle tickets at St. Pius X will receive an 8 GB Kindle Fire tablet computer. The top 10 ten students (families) who sell the most raffle tickets at St. Pius X will be treated to an all-you-can-eat pizza party at school.
HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL INFORMATION NIGHTS: On Thursday, January 9, 2014, Angie Hertel, the Development and Marketing Director of Holy Trinity School in Winsted, will be here for an informational meeting for parents and students. As you know, Holy Trinity is part of the Blessed John Paul II Area Faith Community to which you belong. Continuing your child’s education at Holy Trinity School for grades 7-12 would build on the faith and values begun here at St. Pius X School. All interested St. Pius X parish families are invited to come and learn more about Holy Trinity School. Please join us for this meeting at 6:30 pm in the new meeting room in the lower level of the church. Holy Trinity School is also holding an information night at their school on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. in the gathering space. Please RSVP to Angie Hertel at 320-485-5652 or [email protected]
UPCOMING EVENTS
December 23-January 1 No School- Christmas vacation January 2, 2014 School resumes January 3 8:20 a.m. Mass- Grade 3 Mass planners January 7 Science Fair parent meeting 6:30 p.m. Holy Trinity School Elementary Art Room January 8 2 hour early release- dismissal at 12:55 p.m. January 9 Non-uniform dress day 6:30 p.m. Holy Trinity School Information Night Lower level meeting room January 10 8:20 a.m. Mass- Grade 2 Mass planners
The Celebration of the Nativity of the Lord The Blessed John Paul II Area Faith Community
Christmas Eve, December 24 4:00 p.m. at all three parishes
6:00 p.m. at the Church of the Holy Trinity 6:00 p.m. in Spanish at the Church of St. Pius X
Midnight at the Church of the Holy Family and the Church of the Holy Trinity
Christmas Day, December 25 8:00 a.m. at the Church of the Holy Family 10:00 a.m. at the Church of the Holy Trinity
10:00 a.m. at the Church of St. Pius X
Christmas Thanks 2013 We thank the following individuals and families who donated flowers:
Laurina Zajicek in memory of Joe Zajicek Carmen Forcier and Maury McNeil in memory of deceased member of the McNeil and Forcier families
Leona Donnay in memory of Cyril and Bruce C. Donnay, Brian and John Pinske, Spencer Oltmann and Allison Williams
Tim and Marlys Pinske in memory of Robert and Janet Pinske Gloria Oltmann in memory of Spencer Brooks Oltmann and Bud Groh
Cathy and Fred Werth in memory of our fathers: Michael Kauffmann and Fred E.Werth Kenneth and Gladys Donnay in memory of deceased members of Donnay, Harpel, Kostecka,
and Urban families and David Nelson Florence Eischens in memory of Clarance Eischens
Mary Ann Thalmann in memory of Donald & Bernice Hutter and Arnold and Mildred Thalmann Marcella Matousek in memory of Harold, Theodore, Agnes Matousek, Francis Rozeski,
and Anna and Theodore Kostecka Cheryl Herout in memory of Ed and Joe Herout and Roger and Hettie Wenzel
Betty Schroeder in memory of Henry Schroeder family The Ken Farrell Family in memory of Troy Farrell
Patrick J. Ogle in memory of Gloris Ogle Joyce Schmidt in memory of John Schmidt
Lillian Lentsch in memory of Lentsch Family Holy Family St. Pius X Youth Group in honor Fr. Tony, Fr. Patrick, Fr. Paul
The Mraz Family Al and Teddy Klobe in honor of Tillie Hettver who celebrates her 98th Birthday on Christmas The Bass Family in memory of Carleen Augustyn and in honor of Carl and Margaret Gebhart
Margaret Parker in memory of Virgil Parker John Popelka remembering homebound and health-care resident parish members
Joanne Jacques in memory of Kenneth, Cameron, Alfred and Lillian Jacques, Zachery Eiden and Dennis and Verna Bennett
Rev. Anthony J. Stubeda in memory of Pauline Stubeda Shirley Nowak in memory of Bernice Nowak, Anna Kostecka, John and Mary Nowak
Leonard Noga in memory of Gertrude H. Noga Dee Britz in memory of Syl Britz and Mary Ellen Vogel
Ervin & Lucille Lorence in memory of Bob Lorence Margaret Koester and family in memory of Harvey Koester
Margaret Traver in memory of Richard B. Traver Mike and Brenda Nemec in memory of Ivan Nemec and in honor of Mike and Brenda Nemec
Shari Templin in memory of Templin and Eischens families Everett and Jan Bratsch in memory of Lyle and Betty Hillesheim
Pete and Barbara Smyth in memory of Dorothy Smyth and Olivia Cormier Madonna and Lois Stuedemann in memory of the Studemann and Harens families
Mary Hayes in memory of Richard Hayes
Free of charge but please RSVP by December 30, 2013 to: Mary Hagar at: (763) 658‐4319 ext. 31
Date/Time Location Holy Trinity Sunday January 5
@ 5:30 PM Church Basement
Winsted
Revelation 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will enter his
house and dine with him and he with Me.
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED! What: A Come and See‐Celebration Dinner open to all Christians to re‐invigorate their faith by answering the question, “Is there more to life than this?” What: Guest of Honor: Jesus Christ Hosts: Friends, neighbors, brothers, and sister in Christ View: Christianity – Boring, Untrue, Irrelevant or Something Else?
“COME AND SEE”
On Dec. 10, a global wave of prayer began on the Pacific island of Samoa. It worked its way around the world through each time zone as people paused from their daily routines to pray for an end to world hunger. This prayer continued until it reached the island again some 24 hours and 164 countries later. Bishop LeVoir has asked that this same prayer work its way through the diocese and that we continue to pray for an end to world hunger.
Campaign Prayer O God, you entrusted to us the fruits of all creation so that we might care for the earth and be nourished with its bounty.
You sent us your Son to share our very flesh and blood and to teach us your Law of Love. Through His death and resurrection, we have been formed into one human family.
Jesus showed great concern for those who had no food – even transforming five loaves and two fish into a banquet that served five thousand and many more.
We come before you, O God, conscious of our faults and failures, but full of hope, to share food with all members in this global family.
Through your wisdom, inspire leaders of government and of business, as well as all the world’s citizens, to find just, and charitable solutions to end hunger by assuring that all people enjoy the right to food.
Thus we pray, O God, that when we present ourselves for Divine Judgment, we can proclaim ourselves as “One Human Family” with “Food for All”.
AMEN. www.caritas.org
Church of St. Pius X
WEEK AT A GLANCE Monday
December 23, 2013 St. John of Kanty, Priest
No Mass No School 9:00 a.m. Server Practice for those serving at the 4:00 p.m. Mass 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Practice with Adam
Tuesday December 24, 2013
Christmas Eve No School – Christmas Break Parish Offices Close at noon 4:00 p.m. Mass for Christmas (+Harold Matousek) 6:00 p.m. Mass for Christmas in Spanish (For the Parish)
Wednesday December 25, 2013
THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD 10:00 a.m. Mass (+Omer Lentsch) No School – Christmas Break Parish Offices closed No Religious Education classes
Thursday December 26, 2013
St. Stephen, the First Martyr Happy Birthday Patrick Maresh! Announcements for inclusion in the January 5, 2014 bulletin are due at parish offices by 10:00 a.m. No School – Christmas Break 10:30 a.m. Mass@GRHS-LTC (+Ted & Geraldine Popelka) No Jr. Choir practice 7:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus Christmas Party at Glencoe City Center
Friday December 27, 2013
St. John, Apostle and Evangelist No School – Christmas Break 8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer 8:20 a.m. Mass (Ken & Marge Farrell) 5:30 p.m. Spanish Mass (+Rev. James Moran)
Saturday December 28, 2013
The Holy Innocents, Martyrs 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. Mass (+Ann Stuedemann)
Sunday December 29, 2013
THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH 9:30 a.m. Mass (+Cyril & Bruce Donnay) 11:30 a.m. Mass (For the Parish) No Hispanic Ministry Religious Education for youth and adults
CHURCH DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS: We will be decorating the church for Christmas at 1:30 p.m. today, Sunday, December 22. There is a lot to do, and so we hope that many of you will come to help. Confirmation students are reminded that this is a great way to get your needed service hours.
VOLUNTEERS TO HELP CARRY IN NATIVITY FIGURES NEEDED: On the bulletin board in the gathering area there is a sign-up sheet for individuals and families who would like to help carry in the Nativity figures during the opening of the 4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass. Please sign up if you are able to help us.
PRACTICE FOR 4:00 P.M. CHRISTMAS EVE MASS: Servers scheduled for the 4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass will practice on Monday, December 23 at 9:00 a.m. Please meet in the sacristy.
PARISH OFFICES CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS: Our parish offices will be closed for the Christmas Holiday from noon on Christmas Eve and all day on Christmas. We will return to work on Thursday morning.
DIOCESAN MINISTRIES APPEAL UPDATE: As of December 10, $14,659.00 of the $13,329.00 Diocesan Ministries
Appeal quota had been pledged. Remember that we are responsible for meeting the quota, and that anything above the assigned amount comes back to the parish to support scholarships for students at St. Pius X School. If you have not pledged yet, please do so soon. You can find pledge forms in
the kiosk in the gathering area.
ST. PIUS X CCW would like to thank all parishioners and students who participated in the Thanksgiving Food Shelf Collection throughout the month of November. A total of 250 pounds of food and non-perishable items was collected, as well as $100.00 in monetary donations. A total of 50 pounds of food was collected at the Sunday celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Your donations are very much appreciated by those in need. Thank you for helping to provide a good meal to a hungry family.
KC CHRISTMAS PARTY SIGN-UP: The Annual KC Christmas party will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 26 at the Glencoe City Center. The cost is $10.00 per person. Please sign up on the bulletin board in the gathering area so plans can be made for your presence.
THE RE CONNECTION Although the ‘ol hallowed halls will be empty this Wednesday night, the hearts of our beloved kiddos will be overflowing with the many joys found only in the celebration of our little Blessed Lord’s Nativity. On behalf of our Catechists and kiddos, please allow me to wish you all a most blessed and Merry Christmas! Very Sincerely in Christ, Mr. Simons RAFFLE CALENDARS AVAILABLE: Holy Trinity parish is currently selling Raffle Calendars for 2014. There are more than 300 chances to win and the cost of the calendar is only $20.00. Calendars can be purchased at the St. Pius X Parish Office.
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THE GIFT OF CHRISTMAS AND A CHRISTMAS GIFT: As we celebrate the great gift of God to us in the nativity of his Son, the Word made flesh among us, we ask that you consider giving a gift of thanksgiving to your parish as part of your celebration. As you know, the work of proclaiming the good news of Jesus’ life and mission among us depends on your generosity. We especially depend on your gift at Christmas to help us continue to proclaim and celebrate the gift of God to us. Please be as generous as you are able to be at this time.
TUNE IN TO BISHOP JOHN M. LEVOIR’S ADVENT/CHRISTMAS RADIO MESSAGES: Bishop LeVoir is broadcasting daily Advent and Christmas radio messages Monday–Saturday on KNUJ Radio (860 AM) at approximately 7:30 a.m., on SAM-FM 107.3, Sleepy Eye, at approximately 7:30 a.m., and on KDUZ-AM 1260, Hutchinson, at approximately 8:05 a.m. If you prefer, you can listen weekly via the Diocese of New Ulm website at www.dnu.org.
END OF THE YEAR GIVING: As we approach the end of one year and begin the next we invite all of you who are reviewing your finances to think of year-end giving as part of your plans. If you would like to make a year-end gift to your parish and need help, please call the parish offices for assistance.
RAFFLE CALENDARS AVAILABLE: Holy Trinity is currently selling raffle calendars for 2014. There are more than 300 chances to win and the cost of the calendar is only $20.00. Calendars can be purchased at the parish offices.
RELIGIOUS GIVE THANKS. “Thank you for accompanying us as we care for our elder sisters,” writes a religious superior. Your gift to last week’s collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious helps support nearly 34,000 sisters, brothers, and religious order priests past age 70. May God bless you abundantly for your goodness.
Upcoming Community Events please see bulletin board for more information
Join EWTN this Christmas season to celebrate the special gift of love and hope Christ’s birth brings. See Live Masses from around the world including Rome and the National Shrine in Washington D.C. Music, drama and special Christmas programming bring the entire family together. Check your provider for the EWTN station and times.
Free ABUNDANT TABLE Community Meal! First Wednesday of every month, Christ Lutheran Church Basement, Fellowship Hall, 4:30 p.m.
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKENDS: www.southmnwwme.org or call 507-838-8178.
Area Faith Community Pictorial Directory The Blessed John Paul II Area Faith Community will be compiling a 2014 parish family pictorial directory with Lifetouch. The directory will have separate sections for each parish. It may be more convenient to be photographed in your home parish, however, you can be photographed at any parish and still appear in the proper section. The Holy Family and St. Pius X studios will be handicap accessible. There is no cost to be photographed and every participating family will receive a complimentary 8x10 portrait and a free directory.
Sign up for Photo Sessions On-line There is now, or shortly will be, a Lifetouch icon on each parish’s website. Click on the icon and follow the on-screen instructions to schedule your photo session. The full list of dates for photo sessions is listed below. Lifetouch opens the dates a week or two at a time in hopes of filling the weeks, and as the schedule fills up, Lifetouch will open more dates. In later bulletins there will be more information about our directory. We wanted you to have the opportunity over Christmas to talk to your family and schedule a session. There will be sign-up sessions after Masses in each parish for those who do not wish to schedule on-line.
Holy Family – Silver Lake www.holyfamilysilverlake.org
Holy Trinity – Winsted www.winstedholytrinity.org/parish
St Pius X – Glencoe www.stpiusxglencoe.org
Photography dates: Holy Family-Education Center Meeting Room
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Holy Trinity-Basement Social Hall Feb 2 to Feb 8 (Tues-Fri 2-9pm) and (Sat 10am-4pm) Feb 11 to Feb 15 (Tues-Fri 2-9pm) and (Sat 10am-4pm) Feb 17 to Feb 22 (Mon-Fri 2-9pm) and (Sat 10am-4pm)
St Pius X-Basement Meeting Room Mar 11 to Mar 15 (Tues-Fri 2-9pm) and (Sat 10am-4pm) Mar 18 to Mar 22 (Tues-Fri 2-9pm) and (Sat 10am-4pm)
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