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OCTOBER 10, 2021 | 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

EUCHARIST

SATURDAY: 4:30 PM (also live stream on

our Facebook page; find the link on our

website, www.sjolc.org)

SUNDAY: 8:30 and 10:30 AM

DAILY: 8:00 AM Mon. (Communion

Service), Tue., Thu., Fri.; 9:10 AM Wed.

(with School)

RECONCILIATION

7:30 AM Tue., Thu, Fri.

3:30 PM Sat. and by appointment

PARISH OFFICE

P: 651-484-2708

8:30 AM-Noon Mon.-Fri.

Please ring doorbell for assistance.

CHURCH HOURS

Mon.–Fri. | 7:30 AM–NOON

30 minutes before Masses

Pastoral and Finance councils:

www.sjolc.org/pastoral-finance-councils

DIRECT DIAL & EMAIL

Pastor: Rev. Tom Balluff

651-288-3265 | [email protected]

Director of Pastoral Care: Dcn. Eric Cooley


Director of Liturgy & Music: Ryan Chimzar


Director of Faith Formation: Joe Block


Interim Business Administrator: Sue

Reinart 651-288-3267 | [email protected]

Director of Communications:

Laura Haraldson | 651-288-3270 |

[email protected]

Bookkeeper: Karla Schultz


Parish Office Support: Kay Wimer


Parish Trustees: Paul Dinndorf: 651-697-

1747; Donna Lehmann: 612-500-1466

CEMETERY

For plot or columbarium sales and

information:

P: 651-288-3268

Cemetery Caretaker: John Parker

P: 651-407-0532

SCHOOL

P: 651-484-3038 | F: 651-481-1355

Hours: 6:30 AM–6:00 PM

Principal: Dan Hurley


Office Administrator: Karla Schultz


EAGLE CLUB CHILDCARE

Coordinator: Tayler Smith

P: 651-484-3038 | [email protected]

Hours: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM Mon.-Fri.

While Jesus was

speaking, a woman

from the crowd called

out and said to him,

“Blessed is the womb

that carried you and

the breasts at which

you nursed.” He

replied, “Rather, blessed are those who

hear the word of God and observe it.”

Today’s Gospel reading (Luke 11:27-

28) is short and to the point, hence it is

reproduced in total above. There are

some that point to Jesus’s response as

a slight against, or a downplaying of, His

mother. But who has heard the word of

God more fully than Mary? Who has

observed more completely what the

Lord has revealed to her than she who

said, “I am the handmaid of the Lord”?

No, this is not a rebuke of Mary or of

those who see her as being singularly

blessed. It is an answer that helps us

realize the deeper reality—Mary is

blessed not primarily because she is His

mother, but because she has truly

received God’s word, and observed it.

When meditating on Scripture, it is

helpful to note which questions bubble

to the surface, and there are two

obvious ones in this instance: what is

the word of God spoken to Mary, and

how does she observe it? Lest we think

that the word of God is primarily a rule-

book, listen to the first words spoken

from God, through an angel, to Mary:

“Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you

… Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have

found favor with God … nothing is

impossible for God” (Luke 1:28,30, 37).

Are these the words of a task-master

imposing regulations? Is this the

introduction to a policy-manual, a divine

“How-to” book? No, these are the words

of consolation, joy and love. Through His

word, God seeks to affirm Mary that He

is with her—she is not alone! That no

matter what, this is enough; He is

enough. And Mary “observes” these

words by noticing how the Lord is with

her, working in her life, “pondering all

these things in her heart.”

My friends, Christianity does entail

living a virtuous life. Jesus does speak

of how to behave; He gives us an

authentic morality to abide in. But the

words of God spoken to you and me is

not primarily a rule-book, but those of a

loving friend who is truly with us. He

really is enough, even in the impossible

moments. Along with our striving for

virtue, take the opportunity to receive

His love and to “observe” the Word of

God active in your life today. Jesus tells

us in so doing we will be blessed.

Peace, Deacon Eric

A NOTE FROM OUR DIRECTOR OF PASTORAL MINISTRY

PARISH OFFICE

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10 8:30 AM Mass | Church

9:30 AM Open Synod Small Group | Gathering Space

10:30 AM Mass | Church


12:00 PM Baptisms | Church

2:30 PM Rosary Coast to Coast | Outdoors/Church

MONDAY, OCTOBER 11 8:00 AM Communion Service | Church

2:00 PM Culture of Life Committee | Holy Family Room

6:30 PM Cub Scouts Pack Meeting | School Dining Hall

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12: CULVER’S NIGHT 7:30 AM Confession | Church


8:30 AM Our Lady of Perpetual Help | Lower Church

9:00 AM School Synod Group | Holy Family Room

3:00 PM Middle School Youth Group | Youth Room

5:00 PM Buildings and Grounds Appreciation |

Spooner Park

5:00 PM Saint John’s School Culver’s Night | Rice Street

5:30 PM Contemporary Choir Rehearsal | Church

6:00 PM Open Synod Small Groups | Gathering Space

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13 9:10 AM All-school Mass | Church

11:00 AM Prayer Witness for Life | Rice Street PP

6:00 PM Catechesis of the Good Shepherd | Atrium

6:00 PM Family Discipleship | Lower Church

6:30 PM EME Workshop | Church

7:30 PM Traditional Choir Rehearsal | Church

7:30 PM AA Meeting | Lower Church

7:30 PM Pre-Baptism Class | Parish Office

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14 7:30 AM Confession | Church


8:30 AM Adoration | Lower Church Chapel

1:15 PM St. Francis Prayer Group | Fireside Room

4:00 PM Cemetery Committee | Fireside Room

6:00 PM Watchmen Synod Meeting | Fireside Room

6:00 PM Liturgy Committee Meeting | Gathering Space

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15 7:30 AM Confession | Church


SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 9:00 AM K-4 Volleyball Clinic | School Gym

2:00 PM K-4 Volleyball Clinic | Outdoor Property

3:30 PM Confession | Church

4:30 PM Mass | Church and Live Streamed

5:30 PM Open Synod Small Group | Gathering Space

5:30 PM H.S. Archdiocesan Youth Day | Offsite

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17 8:00 AM Parish Family Rosary | Church





COMING UP THIS WEEK

Updates as of 9.30.21

Amount Pledged: $993,582

Amount Received: $740,775.29

Percentage: 81 percent!

Expenditures:

School Mortgage –

$237,462.16

Stained Glass Windows –

$16,090.00

CCF Capital Fund –

$120,000.00

Fundraising Expense –

~$72,878.75

Capital Cash in Bank:

$300,120.57

SYNOD: OPEN SMALL GROUPS: OUR APOLOGIES

We want to extend a sincere apology for anyone

seeking our Open Synod Groups this past weekend;

some of our time slots were not facilitated, due to

our internal communication error, and we are so

sorry. So, Lord, thank you for the humility moment,

and parishioners, please forgive us! Many Open Syn-

od Small Groups did start here at Saint John’s.

Word on the street from those able to attend is that

these are very worthy experiences. We are keeping

all of our time slots available for this coming weekend, we’ve ensured we have

facilitators available, and we thank you for giving us some grace and hope you

will still join us! While we hope you sign up in advance, ALL ARE WELCOME to

drop in to any of our arranged times:

• 5:30-7:30 P.M. Saturdays

• 9:30-11:30 A.M. Sundays

• 11:30 A.M.-1:30 P.M. Sundays

• 6:00-8:00 P.M. Tuesdays

Any of these not working for you? Contact Joe Block to see about forming

your own small group synod sessions—all you need is a handful of people will-

ing to answer our Archdiocesan Shepherd’s call to share their thoughts and

prayers. www.sjolc.org/synod-small-groups, [email protected]

LIVING OUR FAITH

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HIGH SCHOOLERS: LAST CHANCE TO

REGISTER FOR ARCH YOUTH DAY OCT. 16

Calling all families of high schoolers: Your teen is invit-

ed to join us October 16 for Archdiocesan Youth Day!

Saint John’s would like to send a contingent to this dio-

cese-wide event, but we need commitments NOW.

Please contact Laura in the Parish Office (651-288-

3270) if you’re interested and for more information no

later than October 12. We’ll be attending at St. John the

Baptist in New Brighton from 6:00 to 10:00 PM; there is

a small fee associated, but transportation can be pro-

vided.

SIGN-UPS and INFORMATION:

[email protected]

THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS! HELP EXTEND

ADORATION, EMES & SERVERS Great news! Some of you have answered the call, and

Adoration now goes until 1:00 P.M. Thursdays in the

Lower Church Chapel. We’d love to get more! Volunteers

can serve as Adoration attendants, as well as weekend

Mass servers, sacristans and EMEs. Full training will be

provided for each of these amazing offerings of service

to the parish. If we can achieve more Adoration Attend-

ants, we can extend our Adoration hours beyond noon

Thursdays, a blessing for all! Are you feeling the tug of

the Holy Spirit in one (or more) of these ministries? Con-

tact Director of Liturgy & Music, Ryan Chimzar,

at [email protected] or 651.288.3269, and he will work

with you to ensure your service matches your schedule.

mailto:[email protected]

WHAT’S THE CRIB? SUPPORT

FOR LIFE DRIVE

Have you noticed the crib in the

Gathering Space? Support for mothers,

fathers and their little ones during

pregnancy and beyond is essential to

bringing about a culture of life.

Throughout October, we will be

collecting items to be distributed by

Women’s Life Care Center in Little

Canada. Donations can be dropped in

this crib at any time. Needed items

include: bottle brushes, baby laundry

detergent (unscented), baby nail and

safety kits, bottle warmers, baby

bathtubs, diapers of all sizes, baby

wipes (unscented), diaper and hospital

bags, sleepers, clothing and onesies for

ages through 18 mo., and baby books.

womenslifecarecenter.org

ROSARY COAST TO COAST

PROCESSION IS THIS SUNDAY

We are being called to help turn our

country back towards God. Through

prayer we can change hearts, change

families, change our communities and

change our country. Join Americans

across the country, as well as the world,

as we pray the Rosary from 2:30 to 4:00

PM Sunday, Oct. 10; meet at the church.

Eucharistic Procession begins at 2:30

PM, with the rosary at 3:00 PM, followed

by a Chaplet of Divine Mercy.

rosarycoasttocoast.com

PRAYERFUL WITNESS FOR LIFE

Each week during Respect Life Month,

we will gather from 11:00 AM to Noon

Wednesdays outside of the Planned

Parenthood location on Rice Street in

Little Canada. In the case of inclement

weather, we will gather to pray at Saint

John's Church. Signups are not

necessary. sjolc.org/life

DISCIPLESHIP SUNDAY: SUSANNE KENTON ON MERCY

“An Encounter with God's Infinite Mercy,”

a conversion story by Susanne Kenton,

shares how the Lord saved her, His

incredible mercy, and her experience

with abortion and the healing she was

offered through Rachel’s Vineyard.

sjolc.org/discipleship-sunday

RESPECT LIFE MONTH

PARISH OFFICE

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MARIAN (RE)CONSECRATIONS

Although December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception,

is a long ways away, November 5 is coming up, and Oct. 20 (the

deadline for ordering books) is coming up even faster. Join us as

we consecrate (or re-consecrate) ourselves to Mary; learn more

and sign up for materials here: https://sjolc.org/marian-

consecration.

WATCHMEN: MEET OCTOBER 19 Join us at 6:30 PM Tuesday, October 19, for brats, fixings, bever-

ages and desserts. Our guest speaker will be one of our own

founders of the Saint John’s Watchmen group, Don Rada, with

his topic “The World We Live In.” Don spends countless hours

praying and preparing his talks, so it's always worth a listen! As

always the meeting will start and finish with prayer. Newcomers

are welcome, so if you have always wondered about the group,

come join us and see what we are all about! We'd love to get to

know you!

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY IS OCTOBER 23-24:

WITNESS OF LIFE Pope Francis invites us to celebrate World Mission Sunday with

the entire church on the weekend of October 23-24. The theme of

the weekend is “Witness of Life,” as we recognize all those who

“cannot but speak about what we have seen and heard (Acts

4:20)” and share their testimony of love and compassion in their

hearts, embracing “everyone, everywhere” (World Mission Mes-

sage, Pope Francis). This year, as an example of this theme, we

highlight the passionate calling of Sister Rose Hang Vu from our

archdiocese and her ministries in south and north Vietnam. The

World Mission Sunday Collection supports the many activities of

the Mission Church in more than 1,100 struggling areas through-

out the world, including Vietnam. Please support these mission

diocese by offering prayers and financial gifts during World Mis-

sion Sunday. You can contribute to this appeal here at Saitn

John’s, or at https://centerformission.org/contribute-donation-

form/

IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE BINGO:

JOIN US OCTOBER 24 Back by popular de-

mand, Ste. Anne’s CCW

Bingo returns for the

start to the holiday sea-

son. Please join us at

2:00 PM Sunday, Octo-

ber 24, in the school

gym. There will be 12

regular games plus

bonus games. Com-

plete with free popcorn,

as well as prizes for men, women, boys and girls. Food will be

available for sale. Contact Dustine at [email protected].

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A NOTE FROM OUR FALL

FESTIVAL CHAIRPEOPLE COVID-19 is still present nearly every-

where, and our church community is

no exception. Saint John’s and its

staff has an important role to play in

our lives by continuing operations to

best serve all of us. Please thank

Father Tom for allowing the Fall Festi-

val, Marathon and Discipleship Sunday

committees to host this year’s Fall

Festival weekend September 25-26. He

helped all of us stay encouraged and

plan this special event.

A special thank you to all of you, the

parishioners, school families and vol-

unteers who came to have fun over the

Fall Festival weekend. We were all ready to come out together to

the events, and your support made it all successful: the Mara-

thon, games, Mass, live music in the big tent, DJ Parker on the

lawn, award-winning smoked pulled pork, cake walk, corn “holy,”

bingo, cork pull, grand raffle, Padre Pio relics, Discipleship Sunday

activities and much more! So many people contributed their time,

encouragement and prayers. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH.

Congratulations to Mark Bannick who won the $2500 Grand

Raffle!

Sincerely, The 2021 Fall Festival Committee, Gail Johnson and

Mark McSherry (cochairpeople), Dan Hurley, Laura Haraldson, Sue

Reinart, Karla Schultz, Denise Goiffon, John and Cheryl Urbniak,

Dustine Krzmarzick, Tom and Donna Lehman, Mary

Ripka, Teresa O’Dwyer

4S SUCCESS! THANKS FOR THE EAGLE SCOUT

SUPPORT ON DISCIPLESHIP SUNDAY I want to sincerely

thank all those who

generously donated

funds, items and time

to my Eagle project, the

4S project to support

the Minneapolis Veter-

an’s home. All total I

collected:

480 Pairs of Socks

264 cans of Soda

65 Pairs of Sweatpants

62 Packages of baking mixes

Additionally, the Saint John’s school children made 127 note

cards for the residents

A big thank you to the Christian Services Committee and the Dis-

cipleship Sunday volunteers who helped pack the supplies. Thank

you for your generosity to our veterans. ~Eddie Trombley

SAINT JOHN’S SCHOOL

CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH Thank you so much for all who volun-

teered at the Color Marathon on Septem-

ber 25. Your willingness to give so freely

of your time and service is greatly appre-

ciated. This year’s event brought in much-

needed funds (a little more than $27,000),

which will go directly to support the im-

portant work that we do here at Saint

John’s School. Thanks to your efforts, we

will be able to continue meeting the

needs of families who truly need this as-

sistance and provide in many ways for

the staff. Again, I thank you so much for

your willingness to donate your time and

talent. Your efforts contributed greatly to

the success of this event. I appreciate your continued volunteer

involvement with our beloved school, Saint John’s of Little Cana-

da!

With much gratitude, Gretchen Hopeman and the entirety of

Saint John's School of Little Canada

MUSIC FOR OCT. 9—10* 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Entrance: “We Come with Joy in Jesus Christ” #879

“Gloria” Mass of Christ Light of Nations #351

Psalm 90: “Fill Us with Your Love, Oh Lord” #73

Gospel Acclamation: Mass of Christ Light of Nations #352

Offertory: “Plenty Good Room” #847

“Eucharistic Prayer” Mass of Christ Light of Nations #354

(Memorial Acclamation B) #356 and #358

“Lamb of God” Mass of Christ Light of Nations #359

Communion: “Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God” #800

Recessional: “Oh Spirit, All Embracing #652

*At some Masses, music might vary

MARATHON, FALL FESTIVAL AND EAGLE SCOUT ‘THANK YOUS!’

“Give thanks to the Lord for He is good, his LOVE endures forever.”

—Psalm 106:1

FALL FESTIVAL 2021:

BY THE (EARLY) NUMBERS

245 Grand Raffle tickets sold

606 pull tabs sold

230 smoked pulled pork dinners served

212 bingo cards played

IN OUR PRAYERS WE REMEMBER THOSE WHO NEED HEALING, INCLUDING

Rita H., Kevin H., Gary L., Steve L., Eric W. and Mark F.

If you would like to add or remove a name from the prayer list,

please contact our director of pastoral care, Deacon Eric

Cooley, at [email protected] or call 651-288-3268. We will

include names in this listing for two months. Please contact

Deacon Eric.

IN MEMORIAM As a faith community, it is important to hold each other in prayer, especially in difficult moments such as the death of a loved one. The families experience much comfort knowing that we are supporting them. Please pray for John Dean, Jerome Schmidt, Ed Kelly, their families and the souls of all the deceased.

PRAYER NETWORK Parish teams pray on behalf of the entire parish for needs

brought to them. One call begins the chain of prayers. Only a

first name and the prayer need are given to preserve

confidentiality. Please call Deacon Eric at 651-288-3268.

PARISH INFORMATION PARISH REGISTRATION: All those

interested in joining the parish are

invited to call the parish office to

register. Please contact us at 651-484-

2708.

VISITING THE SICK: Visiting the sick

is a corporal work of mercy and

something we want to help

with! Procedures for ministry to those

who are homebound, sick or in

hospitals varies depending on

location. Please contact the parish

office if you would like to schedule a

visit for yourself or a loved one.

BAPTISM AND MARRIAGE: For

questions or to set up a meeting,

please contact Kay Wimer in our

Parish Office, [email protected] or

651-288-3271.

Call the Parish Office: 651-484-2708

Sunday: Wis 7:7-11/Ps 90:12-

13, 14-15, 16-17 [14]/Heb 4:12-

13/Mk 10:17-30 or 10:17-27

Monday: Rom 1:1-7/Ps 98:1, 2-

3ab, 3cd-4 [2a]/Lk 11:29-32

Tuesday: Rom 1:16-25/Ps 19:2-

3, 4-5 [2a]/Lk 11:37-41

Wednesday: Rom 2:1-11/Ps

62:2-3, 6-7, 9 [13]/Lk 11:42-46

Thursday: Rom 3:21-30/Ps

130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [7]/Lk 11:47-54

Friday: Rom 4:1-8/Ps 32:1-2, 5,

11 [cf. 7]/Lk 12:1-7

Saturday: Rom 4:13, 16-18/Ps

105:6-7, 8-9, 42-43 [8]/Lk 12:8-

12

Next Sunday: Is 53:10-11/Ps

33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22 [22]/Heb

4:14-16/Mk 10:35-45 or 10:42-

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MASS INTENTIONS OCT.12—18 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12 Matthew Wernet †

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13 Darlene Herkenhoff †

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14 Mary Beth Hageman

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15 Jim Kinder †

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 | 4:30 PM Jim Alfonse

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17 | 8:30 AM Richard Belland †

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17 | 10:30 AM Judy Vitale †

“It is easier for a camel to pass through the

eye of a needle than for one who is rich to

enter the kingdom of God.” —Mark 10:25

Jesus uses tough language, but we

are called to be generous with all of our

gifts. Not just the ones we pick and

choose, but especially the one that means

the most to us. That includes our time in

prayer to God, our talent in participating in

parish ministries and our treasure

supporting local parish and charities.

Monthly Financial Report as of June 2021

Stewardship Donations

Sunday Envelopes: $45,031

Sunday Envelopes (EFT): $13,703

Plate Collection: $1,682

$60,423

Other Donations

Tuition Assistance: $2,487

General Second Collection: $5,653

$8,140

OVERALL DONATIONS: $68,563

PRAYER & WORSHIP

STEWARDSHIP CORNER

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