from the desk of monsignor heiting · 2016. 1. 11. · st. ga riel faith formation -lisa kremer...
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St. Gabriel Catholic Church
309 West Lake Ave.
Fulda, MN 56131
PASTOR
Rev. Msgr. R. Paul Heiting Cell: 507-458-5702
Tri-Parish RCIA Pat & Shelly Merrick
507-274-6760
Contact Msgr. Heiting for scheduling all
Baptisms and Weddings.
CHURCH OFFICE
305 S. Lafayette Ave. Fulda, MN 56131
Phone: 507-425-2369
Fax 507-425-3362
FAITH FORMATION
Phone: 507-425-2369 ext.#2
Faith Formation Director:
Lisa Kremer O.F.S Cell: 507-360-3423
Administrative Assistant
Nico Doom Phone: 425-2369 ext. #1
Cell: 507-227-8239
Bookkeeper Sue Post
Cell:651-341-6659
Maintenance Doug Daniels
OFFICE HOURS:
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9 a.m.– 3 p.m.
PRAYER CHAIN
JoAnne McCormick: 507-425-2568
Agnes Malters: 507-425-0023
ST. GABRIEL
CATHOLIC CHURCH
January 8, 2017
Cover letters and resumes may also be sent to Msgr. Heiting at
the E Mail address indicated above.
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FROM THE DESK OF MONSIGNOR HEITING THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD… The Church rejoices today in the Epiphany of the Lord. St. Matthew’s gospel recounts the story of the Magi presenting to the infant king the gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh from their treasure chests. There was, however, one “treasure chest” that refused to open: that of King Herod. Herod’s intention was not to seek out the Savior to do Him homage, but to do Him harm. Providentially, the Holy Family avoided Herod having
“departed for their country by another way.” This month, pray for all who seek to do harm and violence to others, especially under the guise of religion.
THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU, LISA… As is being announced at the Masses this weekend, Lisa Kremer, our Director of Faith Formation at St. Gabriel Parish in Fulda the last 10 years, is retiring at the end of this month. We are very grateful for Lisa’s leadership of this program, and for her love of the students and for our Faith Formation teachers and families. While we will miss Lisa’s expertise, we wish her all the best in the many endeavors that “retirement time” will bring.
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JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION SAINT GABRIEL PARISH, FULDA
Applications are now being accepted for the position of Faith Formation Director at Saint Gabriel Parish in Fulda. This is a 20-25 hour per week position. The primary responsibility of the position involves directing and coordinating the Faith Formation program for grades K-12 in the parish. Other responsibilities include coordinating the VIRTUS safe-environment training, and coordinating the St. Gabriel Education Committee. A job description of this position may be picked up in the parish office or by contacting Msgr. Heiting at [email protected] Interested applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume as soon as possible to:
Msgr. R. Paul Heiting
Saint Gabriel Catholic Church 309 West Lake Avenue
Fulda, MN 56131
SACRIFICIAL GIVING
MASS INTENTIONS
UP COMING EVENTS:
January 12,26: High school Release January 9,16,23,30: Elem Release January 20: Trumpet January 21-22: Second Collection Latin American January 25: St. G Faith Formation Board Mtg
at 6:00 p.m.
Looking for a smooth and flavorful coffee. We have you covered. Get your Guatemala ground Coffee or beans here in the St. Gabriel office or at Maynards.
If you know of someone who is homebound
and would like to receive Holy Communion
please call the office 425-2369
NEXT WEEKEND’S LITURGICAL DUTIES
THIS WEEK’S LITURGICAL DUTIES
Sun. Jan 15 8:30 a.m. Altar Server: Irish Hollahan. Christina Henson
Reader: Genelle Hollahan
Comm: Margene Vortherms
Euch Min: Karyn Zins, Mary Lubben, Don Olsem
Min of Hosp: Margaret Popp, Tim Runkle, Steve & Donna Clarke
Sun. Jan 22 8:30 a.m. Altar Server: Cassidy Holinka, Tyler Madison
Reader: Peg Olsem
Comm: Lisa Kremer
Euch Min: Randy Kremer, Roger Zins, Sue Zins (J)
Min of Hosp: Ken, Lana Zins and Family
Tues 10 Maple Lawn Nursing Home 10:00 a.m. † JoAnne Wisdorf
Wed 11 St. Anthony 8:30 a.m. † Harold Vaupel
Thurs 12 Immaculate Heart of Mary 8:30 a.m. † Teri Luft
Fri 13 St. Gabriel 8:30 a.m. † John & Mary Maciolek
Sat 14 Immaculate Heart of Mary 5:30 p.m. Parishioners
Sun 15 St. Gabriel 8:30 a.m. † Steve Ahlers
Sun 15 St. Anthony 10:30 a.m. † Bob Schmitt
Giving:
1-1-2017 Week #27
2016 adult/env $ 1,720.00
Member /Envelope/checks $ 959.00
plate offertory $ 131.82
TOTAL $ 2,810.82
adult via office deposit 12-29-
16 $ 2,305.00
Building fund donation $ 1,000.00
Needed weekly on average
per unrestricted fund budget $ 2,979.84
needed year to date (WK 26) $ 77,475.84
received year to date gen. fund $ 85,552.74
Extra $ 8,076.90
Saint John Neumann’s Story Perhaps because the United States got a later start in the history of the world, it has relatively few canonized saints, but their number is increasing. John Neumann was born in what is now the Czech Republic. After studying in Prague, he came to New York at 25 and was ordained a priest. He did missionary work in New York until he was 29, when he joined the Redemptorists and became its first member to profess vows in the United States. He continued missionary work in Maryland, Virginia and Ohio, where he became popular with the Germans. At 41, as bishop of Philadelphia, he organized the parochial school system into a diocesan one, increasing the number of pupils almost twentyfold within a short time. Gifted with outstanding organizing ability, he drew into the city many teaching communities of sisters and the Christian Brothers. During his brief assignment as vice provincial for the Redemptorists, he placed them in the forefront of the parochial movement. Well-known for his holiness and learning, spiritual writing and preaching, on October 13, 1963, John Neumann became the first American bishop to be beatified. Canonized in 1977, he is buried in St. Peter the Apostle Church in Philadelphia. (cited from: www.franciscanmedia.org)
ST. GABRIEL FAITH FORMATION - Lisa Kremer OFS—Coordinator January 8, 2017
[email protected] Office Phone– 507-425-2369 ext. #2 , cell—507-360-3423
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Monday, January 9th, - 2 – 3 p.m.—Elementary
Release-time classes resume.
Wednesday, January 11th—7:00 p.m.—
Confirmation session at St. Gabriel.
Thursday, January 12th—9:45—11:25 a.m.—
High School Faith Formation classes
Sunday, January 15th—Commitment to
Confirmation Preparation at the 8:30 a.m. Mass.
Wednesday, January 25th—Faith Formation
Board meeting—6:00 p.m.
March for Life
Sunday, January 22nd, 2017
State Capitol, St. Paul, MN
Contingent on interest, buses are being arranged across the Diocese. The
March begins at 2:00 p.m. in front of the Capitol and there is a program at
2:30 p.m. on the Capitol front steps. We’ve had a number of our youth
and adults participate in March for Life in the past—let’s get organized
and get a group together for this year! Contact Lisa in the Faith
Formation Office if you are interested!
LET’S BE A VOICE FOR LIFE!
ATTENTION CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES Our next
Confirmation session is this Wednesday, Jan. 11th at
7:00 p.m. at St. Gabriel. Your Confirmation sponsor
should come with you to this session.
Please note— The Faith Formation Board meeting
previously scheduled for Wednesday, January
18th has been changed to Wednesday, January
25th at 6:00 p.m. at St. Gabriel School.
TEC RETREAT OPPORTUNITIES!!! There are two
upcoming TEC retreats you can consider. The first
one is a Riverbend TEC—January 14-16th in Marshall.
You should apply now at: http://
www.riverbendtec.org/ The second is a Pathways
TEC Feb. 18-20 in Mankato. More information and a
brochure can be found at: http://www.dow.org/
offices/youth-and-young-adults/tec.html
A “thank-you” from Maple Lawn Senior Care -
Dear St. Gabriel’s 4th and 5th grade,
We would like to send you a special thank you for
bringing us those beautiful ornaments. Our residents
displayed them proudly! They also enjoyed your
beautiful singing and your visits with them. You sure
made their Christmas a little more special. We hope
you enjoyed your Christmas and we want to wish you a
Happy New Year. Many thanks,
Annette Kremer “Activities Director”
Today is the Feast of the
Epiphany and we celebrate
the visit of the 3 Magi with
a special program by our
children/youth.
A special “thank you” to all those participating in
today’s Mass, especially to Holly Zins for directing
our children and preparing the liturgy for today.
Following the Mass there will be a Fundraiser
pancake/sausage breakfast in the basement. A
free-will offering will be accepted, and all
proceeds go to our Faith Formation program. The
expenses for the breakfast have been covered by a
generous donation from David and Ilene Stumm
through Thrivent Financial. We would also like to
thank Edie and Jim Troje and their volunteer
helpers for preparing the breakfast this morning.
St. Gabriel’s Classifieds
Don’t forget to check out the GREAT Lighthouse CD’s in the south entrance of
Church. There are a variety of topics; all guaranteed to deepen your Catholic Faith!
2017 CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES ARE LOCATED IN THE BACK
OF CHURCH. PLEASE PICK YOURS UP. THANK YOU
Immigration Retreat~ St. Mary’s School; Worthington, MN; Saturday, Jan 7, 2017 beginning at 1:00 p.m. and ending
with Mass at 5:30 p.m. Join us to prayerfully consider the issues of immigration, solidarity and our Catholic responsibility. The day will include information, reflection, and shared stories, as well as prayer. All are welcome and encouraged to attend! If you have questions, please contact the St. Mary’s Parish office at 507-376-6005.
R.S.V.P. For Knights of Columbus Appreciation Supper~ Supper is January 17th at City Limits. 6:00 p.m. social;
6:30 p.m. meal served; and 7:00 p.m. Knights Col Program starts. All catholic men and their spouses are welcome to attend.
R.S.V.P. Your name and number in party by January 8, 2017 to James Cowan: call or text (507)360-7879 or email to
[email protected]. Please be sure to leave a message if you call. Thank you.
Catholic Charities~ “Rachael mourns her children; she refuses to be consoled because her children are no more…” (Jeremiah 31:15). If you or a loved one has had an abortion, you may be feeling overwhelmed and burdened. Whatever the pain, you are not alone and there is hope. PROJECT RACHAEL can help. You will be provided with sensitive, confidential counseling to share your grief and receive support and healing. Visit us at www.ccwinona.org, call our hotline at 1-800-222-5859 or our local Catholic Charities office at 507-376-9757.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FREE THROW CONTEST~ All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 (as of January 1) are invited to participate in the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest. The contest will be held on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at the Murray County Central high school gym in Slayton. Registration will begin at 12:45 p.m. for boys with the competition starting at 1 p.m. and registration for the girls starting at 1:45 with the competition beginning at 2:00 p.m. All girls and 9, 10 & 11 year old boys use a girl’s ball. Girls and boys ages 9, 10 and 11 will shoot from 3 feet in front of the free throw line. All winners will advance to the District competition in February in Slayton. There is no fee to participate. For additional information contact Dave Schreiber at 836-6705.
Marriage Encounter Weekend For Valentines’ Day~ Give each other and your family a Valentine gift that will keep giving for generations to come! Sign up for the February 18-19 Marriage Encounter. Register at www.marriages.org. Weekends are held at Mt Olivet Conference and Retreat Center in Farmington. Visit www.marriages.org for additional dates and information or call 651.454.3238.