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Twinned Parish News

Upcoming Mass Time Changes!

-There is a student Mass at St. Anthony’s

this week on Wednesday, September 25

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at 6:45 PM (all are welcome!). Due to this,

Assumption’s Wednesday Mass will be

moved to Thursday at 5:45 PM.

-On Sunday, October 6th, the Sunday Mass

times will be switched due to Assumption’s

Fall Dinner. Mass will be at 8AM at St.

Anthony’s and 10AM at Assumption.

A Message From Father Aaron

What about Cremation?

Dear Friends,

On the occasion of a funeral the subject of cremation

occasionally surfaces. Cremation of the deceased has become

more common in recent years. For many years the Catholic

Church opposed the practice of cremation. Romans cremated

the dead due to their belief that there was no afterlife. The

practice of cremation became associated with pagan societies

in Rome and Greece. Disallowing cremation stemmed from the

biblical scripture (Gen. 1: 26-27), which teaches an extreme

respect for the human body, both in life and in death.

“This is the body once washed in baptism, anointed with the

oil of salvation, and fed with the bread of life…Indeed, the

human body is so inextricably associated with the human person

that it is hard to think of a human person apart from his or her

body.” Order of Christian Funerals (OCF 412)

In recent decades the Church has allowed cremation, due

to various factors. In 1917, the code of Canon Law allowed

cremation only in times of plague, disaster, or other situations

that necessitated a quick disposal of the body. In 1963, the

Catholic Church changed its policy and lifted the ban on

cremating due to sanitation risks, overcrowded cemeteries, and

financial reasons.

However, the Church has remained constant in the teaching

that the remains of the deceased are to be buried in a sacred

place. In 2016, the church issued an instruction on proper burial

and the subject of cremation. Cardinal Mueller, former Prefect

of the CDF, (Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith) said that

the Catholic Church wholeheartedly recommends continuing the

"pious practice of burying the dead." It is considered one of

the corporal works of mercy and, mirroring the burial

of Christ, it more clearly expresses hope in the

resurrection when the person's body and soul will be

reunited. What is more, he said, labeling an urn or tomb in a

public place is an expression of belief in the "communion of

saints," the unending unity in Christ of all the baptized, living

and dead. "Other believers have a right to pray at the

tomb" and to remember deceased members of the

Catholic Church on the feast of All Saints and All Souls.

This allows the deceased burial in a sacred place that can be

visited by friends and family for generations after their passing.

The custom of a parish visitation with a prayer service and

with the body present can be very helpful in the grieving

process.“The body that lies in death recalls the personal story

of faith, the past relationships, and the continued spiritual

presence of the deceased person” (OCF, Cremation Appendix,

p.11)

May we continue to remember the deceased in our prayers

and thank God for the blessings we have received through them.

“Eternal rest grant unto them Oh Lord, and let perpetual light

shine upon them!”

God bless you,

Father Aaron

Eucharistic Adoration Campaign

We would like to strengthen our regular

Eucharistic Adoration hours, add to our sub

lists, and hopefully increase our adoration

hours at both St. Anthony and Assumption

parishes.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament comes

easily. Never feel worried if you find you

have no thoughts at all while you are before

the Blessed Sacrament. Never feel

inadequate about being an adorer even if

you have not developed a spirit of devotion,

if you are numb, down and out, weakened

by life. The all important factor is that you

are before the Lord. Before Him who knows

you inside-out. He reads your innermost

thoughts and He still loves you immensely.

Imagine that! St. John Vianney once

compared adoration to spiritual sunbathing.

You are taking in the warmth of the grace

and love radiating from the Sacred Host.

If interested in signing up for an hour call:

St. Anthony Assumption

Mary Ann Ruhland:

320-292-0647

Rose Becker:

453-7496

Sharon Simmons:

320-420-7322

Heidi Schoenecker:

320-250-1091

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Assumption Church Fall Dinner

The Assumption Church Fall Dinner is coming up

on Sunday, October 6

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, 10:30 am to 1:00 pm.

Serving: Roast Beef, mashed potatoes, gravy,

corn, cole slaw, dinner rolls, homemade pies and a beverage. Take out

& delivery available in the Eden Valley City Limits. $10 Adults, $5 Children

ages 5 – 11, Free Children 4 & under. This is a matching grant fundraiser

with the Catholic United Financial. CUF will match up to $1000!

Fall Dinner Decorations If anyone would like to donate small

pumpkins or gourds for decorations and large pumpkins to sell at the Fall

Dinner, please call Donna Bischof @ 320-221-2747.

Good Bye & God Speed! Join us for a potluck party for Nikolas

Zabinski on September 28th following the 4:00 PM Mass at Assumption in

Eden Valley. Mark your calendars and join us to share the many memories

with Nikolas and the parishes of St. Anthony and Assumption. For more

information call Mary Jo at 223-4946.

Second Collection Next Weekend There will be a second collection

at the weekend Masses on September 28th & 29th to benefit the victims

of Hurricane Dorian. Thank you in advance for the gracious support of

those whose lives have been affected by this disaster.

Building Project Update The building project for the addition will

begin next spring due to some revisions to the architectural plans and

rebidding of some portions of the project. The committee will continue

to work with the architect and construction manager the next few months

to finalize the plans. Thank you to everyone for your support and patience.

Invitation to Join Christian Mothers All mothers and women are

invited to join the Assumption Church Christian Mothers! Our mission is

to know and assist each other on the path of holiness with our families

and friends. To join, please contact Dr. Perry Burros-Lemke at

Drperry@meltel.net.

Children's Liturgy Announcement At this time we have decided

to discontinue the option of Children's Liturgy at the 4:00 pm Mass at

Assumption and continue to invite all families with young children who

are interested in having their children attend Children's Liturgy, to attend

the 10:00 am Mass at St. Anthony.

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Thursday, September 26:

5:45 pm Mass:† Leonard Nistler

Friday, September 27:

7:00 am Mass: † Joe Sammut

Saturday, September 28:

4:00 pm Mass: † Ignatius & Elizabeth

Magedanz

Sunday, September 29:

8:00 am Mass: People of the Parish

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Lector: Lona Brutger

Ushers: Mark Ruhland, Jason Kuechle,

Bud Binsfeld & Jim Ruhland

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion:

Bobbie Jo Kneip, Andrea Huschle

& Ron Ruhland

Servers: Eric & Jordyn Bauer,

Nathan & Violet Lang

Music: Lisa Thielen

Rosary Leader: Mary Jo Ruhland

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Lectors: Denise Nohner & Olivia Kuechle

Ushers: Art Holdvogt, Brian Nohner,

Gene Bischof & Tom Scherer

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion:

Chad Field, Steve Schoenecker & Kris Gruenes

Homebound: Rita Haan & Jeanne Schmitz

Servers: Anthony Schettler, Ellie Field,

Skyler Field & Iasabella Rausch

Music: Becky Haag

Rosary Leader: Nick & Sheri Blonigen

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Income

Loose Plate

Adult Env

Youth Env

Votive

Total

Total Monthly Auto Transfers: $2235

(Not included in the above totals)

40 Days For Life-St Cloud Sept 25 -

Nov 3 PEACEFUL PRAYERFUL VIGIL

7am-7pm, Mon-Fri, St Germain Street,

East St Cloud on the public sidewalk in

front of planned parenthood. Visit

www.40daysforlife.com/stcloud, or

contact Judy at judy4life@meltel.net or

320-453-7592

Opening Rally for 40 Days For Life-

St Cloud, Sat, Sept 28 Noon- 2pm,

Meet at the Vigil Site Proceed to St Aug’s

around 1pm for pizza & fellowship and

speakers on the topic: “the ADOPTION

OPTION” (If You have never done Vigil,

a rally is a good way to start. You will

be with a group of us praying together)

9/15/19

174.53

2316.00

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66.00

$2557.28

Congratulations to

Luke & Staci Kuechle!

Tobias Paul Reynolds

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Mission Quilting Group The Mission Quilting ladies will once again

resume quilting in the church basement starting this Monday from

12:00-3:30 PM. Welcome back ladies!

Rosary Leaders at Wakes We, as a parish, need people to lead the

rosary at parishioner’s wakes 15 minutes before visitation begins. This

could be done by individuals, small groups, married couples or families.

Two individuals are also needed as contact people. Tom Ertl would notify

one of the two and they in turn will ask a volunteer/s on the list to lead

the rosary. Will you help the parish with this important ministry? Contact

the parish office at 764-2755 or stanthony@meltel.net with your name

and telephone number. Thank you.

Good Bye & God Speed! Join us for a potluck party for Nikolas

Zabinski on September 28th following the 4:00 PM Mass at Assumption in

Eden Valley. Mark your calendars and join us to share the many memories

with Nikolas and the parishes of St. Anthony and Assumption. For more

information call Mary Jo at 223-4946.

Catholic Order of Forester Soup & Bouja The Foresters will start

making their soup and Bouja again next month and they are looking for

ice cream pails and lids. They are also looking for volunteers to help work

on a soup & Bouja shift. If interested call Kevin at 398-6370.

Blood Drive in Watkins The American Red Cross is holding a blood

drive on Monday, September 30, from 1-7pm at St. Anthony’s. Donors

will not be called as this is an extra drive sponsored by the Red Cross.

The need for blood is crucial. Please consider donating. To sign up for

an appointment: Call 1-800-Red Cross (733-2767) or visit

RedCrossBlood.org enter Sponsor Code: Watkins or download the Blood

Donor App. If you have any other questions, call Theresia at 764-7251.

Walk-ins are always welcome, but appointment times will keep the flow

of people moving more efficiently.

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Tuesday, September 24:

9:30am Mass at Hilltop:†Gerald Geislinger

Wednesday, September 25:

6:45 pm Mass: † Cele Becker

Sunday, September 29:

10:00 am Mass: Mass of Thanksgiving

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Lectors: Jessie & Adam Teicher

Ushers: Earl Dockendorf, Chad Huberty,

Tammy Winter & Joe Rathmann

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion:

Precious Body: Lori Unterberger

Precious Blood: Betty Vossen &

Adam Teicher

Homebound: Donna Deutsch, 764-7432

Servers: Ben & Charlie Teicher,

Reyse & Cambel Hesse

Rosary Leader: Betty Donnay

Children’s Liturgy: Heidi Manuel & Alisa

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Income

Adult Env

Loose Plate

Youth Env

Wkly Auto

Votive

Total

A/C Fund:$16,632.50 of $19,992.63

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Mondays: Mission Sewing 12-3:30

Mary’s Cenacle, 2:00

Thursdays: Thrift Shop, 9-12

Saturdays: Thrift Shop, 9-12

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Sept 22- Oct 5: Jim & Karen Schneider,

Dennis & Karen Schneider, Brian &

Caitlin Schneider and Mark Schneider

and families. *Please call Theresia at

764-7251 to unlock.

9/15/19

1267.00

141.62

6.00

395.00

14.00

$1823.62

2019 Fall Festival

Profit

Raffle Tickets

12,708.00

Adult Refreshments

1,518.00

Food Stand

2,100.17

Silent Auction

4,644.00

Pull Tabs

567.73

Fifty/Fifty

921.02

Pie & Ice Cream

315.25

Bake Walk

542.55

Kids Games

434.25

Bingo

767.00

White Elephant

166.53

Fried Bread

94.63

Farmers’ Market

468.00

Caricatures

326.00

Donations

390.00

A Special Thank You To:

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Total Profit

25,963.13

Additional Expenses

834.01

2019 Net Profit

25,129.12

2018 Net Profit

23,181.09

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Daily Readings

Monday: Zec 8:1-8/Ps 102:16-18, 19-21, 29 and

22-23 [17]/Lk 9:46-50

Tuesday: Zec 8:20-23/Ps 87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7 [Zec

8:23]/Lk 9:51-56

Wednesday:Neh 2:1-8/Ps 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6

[6ab]/Mt 18:1-5, 10

Thursday: Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12/Ps 19:8, 9, 10,

11 [9ab]/Lk 10:1-12

Friday: Bar 1:15-22/Ps 79:1b-2, 3-5, 8, 9 [9]/Lk

10:13-16

Saturday: Bar 4:5-12, 27-29/Ps 69:33-35, 36-37

[34]/Lk 10:17-24

Sunday: Hb 1:2-3; 2:2-4/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 [8]/2

Tm 1:6-8, 13-14/Lk 17:5-10

Sacraments

Marriage- Couples should contact the parish at

least 6 months prior to wedding date.

Baptism-Parents or expecting parents should

contact the parish office to sign up for a baptismal

prep class and to schedule a meeting with Father.

Anointing of the Sick - contact the parish office

when anointing is needed.

Bulletin Deadline

Bulletin announcements are due by noon on Tuesdays.

Remember in Your Prayers… Bishop Kinney,

Tim Eder, Jackie Boulton Family, Theresa Welle, Jeff

Pauls, the Ertl Family, Alexis Vossen, Laura Miller,

Alizabeth Ludwig, Grace Hohenstein, Paula

Schlangen, Charlie Schoen, June Berg., Carol Wieneke,

Laverne Torborg, Makayla Kammermeir, Jim Fuchs,

Alvin Meierhofer and Michelle C. Isaacs.

Traveling Chalice and Madonna

WHAT IS A SISTER? A Sister lives in a religious

community that follows a constantly renewed tradition,

patterned on the life and teaching of the founder of the

community. The work she generally does will depend

upon the ministries of that community as influenced by

the needs of the Church and its people, for example:

teaching, social work, administration, nursing, peace

and justice ministry, etc. If the lifestyle of the Sister

sounds attractive to you contact the St. Cloud or New

Ulm Diocesan Vocation Office for more

information. MANY THANKS TO GENE AND DONNA

BISCHOF FOR HOSTING THE TRAVELING CHALICE

AND MADONNA THIS WEEK! YOUR PRAYERS ARE

INSTRUMENTAL IN MANY, MANY GRACES.

Assumption & St. Anthony

Sep 22: Mass Server Party, Zimmerman’s

Sep 24-26: Release Classes, EV

Sep 25: Faith Formation Classes, Mass at 6:45, WAT

Sept. 27: Student Breakfast following 7:00 am Mass, EV

Sep 28: Potluck for Nikolas, after 4:00 PM Mass, EV

Sep 29: Sunday Funday at the Farmyard, 12-5

Oct 1-3: Release Classes, EV

Oct. 2: Faith Formation Classes, Living Rosary Lesson in

Main hall starting at 6:40, WAT

Oct. 4: Student Breakfast following 7:00 am Mass, EV

Oct. 6: Parish Dinner, 9:00 am-1:00 pm EV

Oct 8-10: Release Classes, EV

Oct 9: Faith Formation Classes, WAT (Safe Env. Gr. 6-10)

PIZZA NIGHT - Grades 7-12 I Ain't Afraid of

No Ghost! Our first pizza night of the year for grades

7-12 will be held on Saturday, October 12th, at the

St. Louis church in Paynesville, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm.

Come and gather with our ACC youth for some

delicious pizza, pumpkin carving, prayer, and

discussion on the super natural and what the church

teaches. It will be a great time!!

Friday Mass & Kids Breakfast - Back Again!

The school year is off to a great start and it's time

to begin your Friday mornings with Jesus! Join

Assumption Church for Mass on Fridays at 7:00 am.

After, students are invited to head downstairs for a

quick breakfast before you shuffle off to school.

Transportation is provided for elementary students

and high school students are able to walk. All

students and their families are welcome!

Rite of Minor Exorcism On

September 22 and 28, the

catechumens (unbaptized people

studying the catechism) are

continuing their initiation process through a minor

exorcism. A minor exorcism is a petition addressed

to God. "They draw the attention of the catechumen

to the real nature of Christian life, the struggle

between flesh and spirit, the importance of self-

denial for reaching the blessedness of God's

kingdom, and the unending need for God's help."

RCIA 90

Youth Activities!

RCIA Prayer Partners Prayer partners are needed for the people in RCIA. There are baskets at the

entrances of both churches. Please pray that they will hear the Word and learn to make the mind of Christ

Jesus their own.

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