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Lord’s Day Mass Saturday: 5:00 p.m., Sunday: *8:00 & 10:00 a.m. *Mass with parts in Latin first Sunday of the month.
Daily Mass Tuesday—Saturday: 8:00 a.m.
Adoration Chapel Hours Sunday 4:00 p.m.—Saturday 8:00 a.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation Tuesday—Friday: 7:35—7:50 a.m. Wednesday: 4:45– 5:30 p.m. Saturday: 8:35 a.m. (no a.m. on 2nd Saturdays) and 3:30—4:40 p.m. or by appointment
Sacrament of Baptism: Pre-baptism meetings are held with Father Barnes. Please call for an appointment.
Sacrament of Marriage: Arrangements must be made a minimum of six (6) months in advance.
Communion Call: If you or someone you care for must receive communion at home or in the hospital, please call the parish office.
Care Fund: Help is available for emergency situations & special needs. Please contact the parish office.
Prayer Line: This group is designed to help pray for specific concerns or special intentions. To add someone to the prayer line or if you are interested in becoming one of 45+ who pray, please contact Mary Zweber at 952-461-2366 or George Rhein at 952-461-4230.
St. Nicholas Catholic Church 51 Church Street Elko New Market, MN 55054 952-461-2403
Parish Office Hours Monday: Closed
Tuesday—Friday: 7:45 a.m.—4:15 p.m.
Pastor Fr. Patrick Barnes, [email protected]
Parish Administrative Assistant Jackie Berry, [email protected]
Music Coordinator/Choir Director MaryKatherine Deschamp, [email protected]
Director, LNMV Religious Education Kathy Chlan, [email protected]
Administrative Assistant, LNMV RE Lenae Addabbo, [email protected]
Maintenance/Custodian Jerry Bedeaux, 952-461-2403 Meghan Lannon, 952-461-2403
Communication & Mission Coordinator Karen Johnson, [email protected]
Bulletin Deadline: Tuesdays by 4:00 p.m. email to [email protected]
General Information From the desk of Father Barnes
Website: stncc.net Twitter.com/Stnccnet Instagram.com/stnccnet Facebook.com/stncc.net
Welcome to St. Nicholas Catholic Church!
It’s time to consider Holy Cross!
Holy Cross Catholic School 6100 37th Street West Webster, MN 55088
Dr. Constance Krocak, Principal 952-652-6100
www.holycrossschool.net
Thank you, brothers and sisters, for all of the help in putting on a wonderful Gala and Forty Hours Celebration in honor of our patron Saint Nicholas. Thank you to the committee members and to all who helped organize these events! And thank you to all who attended and supported the parish and the events as well! It is a great blessing to be able to come together as a community in this way.
In regard to the fund-the-need for the Allen digital organ, thank you for your generosity! The reason we decided to move forward on this is that the Mass is the most important thing we do as a parish. Additionally, sacred music is the highest form of art in helping lift our minds and hearts to God in prayer. Hence this instrument will help in such an important matter. Please see Ryan Flicek’s wonderful article if you haven’t already! (Included in this bulletin.)
With all of that said, we as a parish have plenty of other things going on in regard to being good stewards. We have the Catholic Education Center (school building) debt that we are working on, along with raising funds for ongoing school building needs which will certainly be coming more and more.
We also have at Saint Nicholas the retaining wall that needs to be replaced, waterproofing for the church and possibly the other campus buildings, and the lift project so that people can go up and down levels in the church without using the stairs, among other projects.
Ultimately, we went with the organ fundraiser now because there will be a little bit of a gap in time before we could even break ground for the lift project. The reason is that next summer we will need to do water testing of the church basement and waterproof the church first. The actual lift project would not be able to begin until the summer of 2021 because of this.
Since the liturgy is so very important, we did the organ project now. Please know that we will continue to move forward with the other important work that needs attention, especially the retaining wall. We will try to do these projects systematically so that we don’t have to re-do work.
One area that is worth our prayer is the waterproofing of the church. This is potentially a smaller project that would only require re-routing and minor waterproofing work. But if that doesn’t work, we may need to dig around the entire church. This could potentially be a major project. Clearly this would be the last resort but possibly necessary to keep water from damaging our beautiful church.
Thank you for your prayers and all of your support.
God bless,
Fr. Barnes
Lord, Let it be You who lives in me today,
Sun Dec 15 Knight’s of Columbus Pancake & Sausage Breakfast 7:30am Rosary 8:00am Mass: For the Parish 9:30am Rosary 10:00am Mass: John and Rose Dircks+ 11:00am Children’s Christmas Choir practice 7:00pm Christmas Caroling throughout Elko New Market. Meet at church.
Mon Dec 16 Mass is not scheduled on this day
Tue Dec 17 7:20am Liturgy of the Hours (Morning Prayer) 7:30am Rosary 7:30am Confessions 8:00am Mass: Urban Kost+ 8:30am Fatima Rosary Group - all are welcome! 6:00pm Baptism Class 6:30pm Parish Council 7:15pm Book Club
Wed Dec 18 8:15am Mass at Holy Cross, our parish school 4:45pm Confessions 7:00pm Advent Penance Service
Thu Dec 19 7:20am Liturgy of the Hours (Morning Prayer) 7:30am Rosary 7:30am Confessions 8:00am Mass: Debbie Thomas+ 4:00pm Adoration Chapel closes 6:00pm Choir/Cantor Practice 7:00pm RCIA
Fri Dec 20 Adoration Chapel closed 7:20am Liturgy of the Hours (Morning Prayer) 7:30am Rosary 7:30am Confessions 8:00am Mass: Loraine Irlbeck+
Sat
Dec 21 Adoration Chapel closed 7:35am Liturgy of the Hours (Morning Prayer) 8:00am Mass: Jeff Muelken+ 8:30am Rosary 8:30am Confessions 5:00pm Mass: Don and Jean Monnens+
Sun Dec 22 Adoration Chapel closed 7:30am Rosary 8:00am Mass: Shelley Gifford+ 9:30am Rosary 10:00am Mass: For the Parish 11:00am Children’s Christmas Choir practice 11:00am Christmas Decorating
St. Nicholas News & Events This week at St. Nicholas
December 15, 2019 3rd Sunday of Advent
Readings for the Week
Readings for the week of December 15, 2019 Sunday: Is 35:1-6a, 10/ Ps 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10 [Is 35:4]/Jas 5:7-10/Mt 11:2-11 Monday: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a/Ps 25:4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9 [4]/Mt 21:23-27 Tuesday: Gn 49:2, 8-10/Ps 72:1-2, 3-4ab, 7-8, 17 [cf. 7]/Mt 1:1-17 Wednesday: Jer 23:5-8/Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19 [cf. 7]/Mt 1:18-25 Thursday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a/Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17 [cf. 8]/Lk 1:5-25 Friday: Is 7:10-14/Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 [cf. 7c and 10b]/Lk 1:26-38 Saturday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a/Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21 [1a; 3a]/Lk 1:39-45 Next Sunday: Is 7:10-14/ Ps 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [7c, 10b]/Rom 1:1-7/Mt 1:18-24
On Sunday, December 15, at 1:00, the Golden Hearts will be caroling at The Lodge in Elko New Market. Afterwards, we will enjoy fellowship and food at the Hanke home, 9570 Norway Hills Trl., Lakeville. Please bring hors d'oeuvres or dessert to share. All
parishioners 55+ are welcome to help us make the Christmas Season a little brighter for the clients and staff at The Lodge. Questions? Call Joyce Hanke, 952-461-1963.
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CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS CHOIR
New this year! MaryKatherine Deschamp, our choir director, will lead children in song on Christmas Eve beginning at 3:40 p.m.
We invite children who are 4 years of age up to 12th Grade to sing in the Children’s Christmas Choir. Public school, home school, and private school - All St. Nicholas students are welcome too!
Practices will be held on Sunday, Dec. 15, and Sunday, Dec. 22, after the 10 a.m. Mass. We ask that one parent stay with their child during practice in church.
We are currently accepting donations for Christmas Flowers. For those of you who do not receive weekly collection envelopes and would like to contribute to Christmas Flowers, please feel free to use this form and return with payment to the parish office or drop in the collection basket by Wednesday, December 18. For questions, please contact the parish office at 952-461-2403.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us. We
had a great time and hope you did too!
A special thank you to our sponsors!
New Market Bank
Castle Rock Bank
White Funeral Home
Giles Brothers Excavating, Inc.
Marek’s Towing & Repair
Bruzek Funeral Home
Ruff Manufacturing
GROUP EVENTS SPACE AVAILABLE Fun and fellowship are what Group Events are all about! Don’t miss your opportunity to attend! Payments can be made at the parish office or on our parish website at https://www.stncc.net/2019-gala-group-events
GOSPEL MEDITATION
ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE Who did you come to see? A version of this question is posed by Jesus many times in the Gospels. He asks it of Andrew and John when they begin to follow him. He asks it of Mary Magdalene in the garden of the resurrection. He asks it in today’s Gospel. “What did you go out to the desert to see?” There is something innately human about “seeing.” Animals have eyes — some with much more powerful vision than our own — but that’s not the kind of seeing Jesus is talking about. We could phrase the question several other ways. “What are you looking for?” “What are you longing for?” “Whom do you seek?” It is in seeing for ourselves that our suspicions or hypotheses are confirmed, that our desires discover their fulfillment, and that we can rest for a moment in certainty. John the Baptist sought certainty of Jesus’ identity. “Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?” Jesus sends word to him based on the testimony of sight, observations of the mighty deeds Jesus has begun to work. “Go and tell John what you hear and see.” God recognizes our desire to see. In the Incarnation, the Word is made flesh. The invisible is made visible. The supernatural is made manifest in an infant who can do little more than the most natural of movements as he feeds, cries, sleeps. We don’t need to wait for Christmas to see God. The work of God is all around us. Those blinded by sin “regain their sight.” People overcome backgrounds of poverty and violence to make world-changing contributions. Addicts grow and heal. Truth is spoken, and people listen. Let’s pray for the grace to see God’s movement in our lives this week. How have you seen the work of God?
Jesus, I trust in You!
St. Nicholas News & Events
December 15, 2019 3rd Sunday of Advent
WHY DO WE DO THAT?
CATHOLIC LIFE EXPLAINED Question: The Church teaches that, through our baptism, we are made priest, prophet, and king like Christ. What does it mean for us to be prophets in the world today? Answer: We are indeed sharers in the threefold mission of Christ. We live our “kingship” when we serve others in justice, work for the common good in society, and overcome sin in our own lives. Our “priestly” mission is lived when we unite our lives to Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, offering them up as a gift of love. We are also called to be prophets. Our lives may not look like Isaiah and Jeremiah of old — and perhaps desert living and locust eating like St. John the Baptist might feel out of reach — but this doesn’t nullify our invitation and obligation. As baptized Christians, we have accepted the Gospel in faith. We’re also called to proclaim the Gospel as well. This may mean by giving Christ-centered advice to another person or defending truth when it’s threatened. It also means living our faith in deeds. St. John Paul II writes that we are “called to allow the newness and the power of the Gospel to shine out every day in [our] family and social life” (On the Lay Members of Christ’s Faithful, 14). A prophet points to a higher truth beyond himself or herself. We live prophetically when we treat others as Christ treated people and when we arrange our schedule to prioritize those to whom we have the greatest obligation, including our families, as well as the poor and vulnerable around us. We live prophetically when we think critically about the culture around us and we allow our faith to inform our public life.
EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP
Leading the Way There are many examples of false prophets in history. Some of these gifted charlatans have led people away from family and friends. They have led people to do evil things, like stealing, torture, or even murder. It is amazing how those gifted with charisma can lead others down such a destructive path. In today’s modern world filled with so much technology and sophisticated communication platforms, one must be careful not to buy into a lie or scam so easily. John the Baptist didn’t have any modern technology in his toolbox as he was preparing the way for the Messiah, Jesus. He moved people with a profound message and by the way he lived his life. People questioned whether he was the One who was to come, but he assured them that he was not the One. Instead, all he did was to prepare people for Jesus’ coming. You and I can either lead people to Jesus by our words and actions, or we can lead them away from him. Our stewardship can be a powerful witness to how Jesus has changed our lives. Unfortunately, if we are not changed and instead act in ways that are contrary to a mature disciple, we can lead people down the wrong path. During the Advent season, there is much to be done in our homes and with our families to get ready for the celebration of Christmas. However, this is not about a day; it is about Jesus. May our actions and words bear witness to the transformative power of Jesus Christ in our lives, not just during this season, but all year long.
Penance, Christmas, and New Year’s Mass Schedule
Penance Service: Wednesday, December 18, 7 p.m.
Individual Confessions: Tuesday, December 24, 11 a.m.—Noon Christmas Masses
(Nativity of our Lord) December 24, Tuesday Mass 4 p.m. (Children’s Christmas Choir at 3:40 p.m.) Mass 10 p.m. December 25, Wednesday Mass 9 a.m. New Year’s Masses
(Mary, Mother of God) December 31, Tuesday Mass 5 p.m. January 1, Wednesday Mass 9 a.m.
A Christmas Gift for St. Nicholas In order to balance our parish budget every year we rely heavily on the generous gifts that come to us through the Christmas collection. We also rely heavily on the weekly Offertory gifts that are made 52 weeks out of the year. Both your Christmas gifts to our parish and your weekly Offertory gifts help us manage our operating budget throughout the year. For this reason, we ask you to please be as generous as possible with your Christmas gift to the parish. If possible, use both your weekly envelope and your Christmas envelope this Christmas. We need your support. Thank you for your generosity both throughout the year and at Christmas!
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LNMV RELIGIOUS EDUCATION More information at:
www.lnmvre.net
Christmas Break until classes resume Jan. 8, 2020 ADVENT Prepare for Christmas like never before. Enrich your Advent with daily reflections for you and your children sent directly to you by registering at https://formed.org/advent. Short daily reflections for you. You can also sign up for your children to receive Brother Francis. He will share advent stories and joyful Christmas songs in preparation for baby Jesus. If you have not signed up yet for the free Formed account, go to https://formed.org/ and sign in. Instructions are simple. Select "I belong to a parish" and then select parish by zip code: use 55054. St Nicholas administers the program on behalf of LNMV RE Program. No passwords, only your email.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28 For all K.C. members, wives, and children on Sat. Dec. 28th. Fr. Joe Connelly, a young priest who we supported when he was in the seminary will be here to say the 5 p.m. Mass. We are asking you to attend that Mass and receive Holy Communion in a body as a group. After Mass we will meet in the church basement for social time and pizza. I am asking you to call me for reservations before Friday the 27th. Leander Wagner, My cell # is 952-457-4429 Thank you.
(This is the article Father Barnes is referring to in his article.)
Greetings Fellow Parishioners,
You may or may not be aware that we have a Liturgy Committee here at St. Nicholas! Like Parish Council, the Liturgy Committee is comprised of parishioners who volunteer their time to help the parish. One of the main functions of the Liturgy Committee is to assist Father Barnes in assessing and improving our liturgical practices and worship atmosphere at St. Nicholas.
After much consideration over the past couple of years, we have decided to kick off a fundraiser at this year’s Gala on December 6th to raise funds for the installation of an Allen digital Pipe Organ. Our goal is to raise $30,000 for the purchase and installation. I personally had the pleasure of playing the Allen Organ at Immaculate Conception in Lonsdale for several years while a parishioner there. I can say with confidence that this instrument will transform and elevate our liturgies at St. Nicholas.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church describes the musical tradition of the Church as a “treasure of inestimable value, greater even than that of any other art.” Other than the words and actions of the priest, perhaps no other element has as great of affect on the spiritual experience at Mass as does the music. Music at Mass exists to serve the community by creating reverence and by connecting the divine with the human; music has a way of accomplishing this connection even more than the other arts. Therefore, an investment in our musical capabilities at St. Nicholas is a direct investment in the Mass.
The Church’s Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy states “In the…Church the pipe organ is to be held in high esteem, for it is the traditional musical instrument which adds a wonderful splendor to the Church’s ceremonies and powerfully lifts up man’s mind to God and to higher things.” Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the great composer who gifted the Church with so much transcendent sacred music once proclaimed “In my eyes and ears, the organ will forever be the King of Instruments.”
Some years ago, when our daughter Eleanor was about three years old, we were attending Mass at a Twin Cities parish with a very rich music tradition. While observing the entrance procession and hearing the triumphant music accompanied by a pipe organ and strings, Eleanor turned to me and asked “Dad, where is the King?” Her question was both humorous, but at the same time very insightful. The sights and sounds were telling this very naïve observer that a King must be present; well, the truth is our King was present in the Tabernacle and would again become present in the Eucharist. It should be our goal to create music fit for a King! It is our expectation that the addition of an Allen Organ to our parish will greatly assist our already-wonderful music program in taking our liturgies to new heights.
In Christ,
Ryan Flicek
St. Nicholas Liturgy Committee
December 15, 2019 Have a great week! 3rd Sunday of Advent
St. Nicholas, Pray for us!
Our Parish School News
Measure of Our Treasure to the Lord December 8, 2019 - Week 24 in Fiscal Year
Budget Weekly Sunday Giving $8,109
Budget Year-to-Date Sunday Giving $194,616
Sunday Plate & Envelope $5,987
Flowers $115
Immaculate Conception $667
All Saints Day/All Souls Day $78
ACH (Received monthly) $0
Collection Received Year-to-Date $147,980
Budget Variance -$46,636
Endowment: $35
Contributors this week 144 (estimated) out of 432
HOLIDAY ADORATION CHAPEL SCHEDULE The Adoration Chapel will close at 4 p.m. on Thursday, December 19, and re-open after morning Mass on Thursday, January 2. CAN YOU SPEND JUST ONE HOUR WITH THE LORD? Adorers are needed. If you would like to spend time with our Lord in adoration, please contact our lead coordinator, Mary Rose Rynda at [email protected] or sign up online at http://www.stncc.net/available-adoration-hours. OPEN ADORATION HOURS: Thursday - 2 am, 3 am, and 5 pm Friday - 3 am, 9 am
Eucharistic Adoration
LIVE THE LITURGY INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK Do you ever feel inwardly dry and parched? Where do you turn to gain a refreshed sense of being and purpose? Just as we often do not refresh our physical bodies with what is healthiest, we make the same mistake with our soul. We do not always reach for the healthiest spiritual food. We confuse our inner dryness with something else and reach out for the wrong thing. It is no wonder why so many people are lost and confused. We will never be completely satisfied or whole this side of our journey. A good measure of patience and waiting is needed as we hope for the rain water of God’s presence to fall upon us. When are we going to finally realize that Jesus is the One who has come to refresh us, and we no longer have to search for another? Our souls will find refreshment and rest only when they rest in God.
Liturgical Stewardship Dec 21, 5:00pm Lectors: Kelly Heselton
Ministers: Chuck Mathews, Gail Mathews
Ushers: Dave DeGonda, Joe Molitor
Dec 22, 8:00am Lector: Mike Moeller Ministers: Kendra Caduff, Tom McCabe
Ushers: Scott Steele, Gary Vosejpka
Dec 22, 10:00am Lectors: Mike Cole Ministers: Denise Anderson, Norleen Lane
Ushers: Ron Chlan, Lenae Addabbo
Holy Cross is in need of a food service person to cook and serve student lunches during the school year. This person would work Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The position starts Thursday, January 2, 2020.
VIRTUS training, a signed Code of Conduct and a background check are the requirements for this position. Please call the school at 952-652-6100 for application information.