Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time FEBRUARY 23, 2014

St. Joseph Campus: 1310 Mainstreet, Hopkins St. John Campus (Parish Office): 6 Interlachen Road, Hopkins Phone: (952) 935-5536 Website: www.stgabrielhopkins.org Fax: (952) 938-2724

CONTACTS Parish Office ...................... (952) 935-5536 St. Joseph’s Social Hall ... (952) 938-8968

CELEBRATION OF MASSES St. Joseph Campus Saturday ................................. 4:30pm Sunday ..................................... 8:30am Tue & Thu ................................. 7:00am Morning Prayer & Rosary Mon, Wed, & Fri .................... 7:00am

St. John the Evangelist Campus Sunday .. 10:30am & 1:00pm (Hispanic) Wed, Fri & Sat ....................... 8:00am

SACRAMENTAL LIFE Baptism: Second Sunday of the Month Contact the office 2 months prior to Baptism to schedule the required preparation conference. Matrimony: Contact priest 12 months in advance of desired date. Reconciliation (Private): St. Joseph’s Campus Saturday ............................... 3:30pm St. John’s Campus Saturday ......................... 8:30-9:30am Sunday .................................. 12:30pm

Anointing: Contact Fr. Jim Liekhus . ................................... (952) 935-5536 Communion or BeFriender visit: Contact Mary Fran Karanikolas ............................... (952) 935-5536 Parish Registration Contact the Parish Office at ............................... (952) 935-5536 Bulletin Deadline Tuesdays at 12:00pm except for holidays (week of the bulletin publication.) email to: mkrawczak@stgabrielhopkins.org

MORE PHOTOS FROM THE EPIPHANY PAGEANT on

January 4! The Epiphany Pageant was wildly successful, thanks again to the children in the cast and our teen and adult assistants! Expect an equally remarkable presentation next year, too!

God Bless from Kathleen Esh, Tara Carter and Jenni Stankevitz.

Parish News

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LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR MARCH 1/2

We did not receive the schedule for the liturgical ministers until after the bulletin went to print. Please check the sign up forms to see if you are needed. Thank you. 4:30 Mass at St. Joseph’s Campus Sacristan: Lectors: Servers: Eucharistic Ministers: Usher:

8:30 Mass at St. Joseph’s Campus Sacristan: Lectors: Servers: Eucharistic Ministers: Usher: 10:30 Mass at St. John’s Campus Lectors: Servers: Extraordinary Ministers:

Pastor: Fr. James Liekhus

frjliekhus@stgabrielhopkins.org Deacons:

Deacon Darrel Branch Deacon Francis Tangney

(952) 935-8530 Business Administrator

Beth Schorle bschorle@stgabrielhopkins.org Director of Worship & Music:

Katie Schafer kschafer@stgabrielhopkins.org

Office Manager: Martha Krawczak

mkrawczak@stgabrielhopkins.org Pastoral Minister:

Mary Fran Karanikolas mfkaranikolas@stgabrielhopkins.org

Faith Formation Director: Chuck Romportl

cromportl@stgabrielhopkins.org Pre-School Coordinator (St. Joseph campus):

Kathleen Esh (952) 933-7610

Pre-School Coordinator (St. John campus) Jenni Stankevitz (952) 938-2773

Director of Maintenance (St. Joseph campus) Rebekah

rkrotzer@stgabrielhopkins.org Director of Maintenance (St. John campus)

Tony Jaroscak ajaroscak@stgabrielhopkins.org

Custodian (St. John campus) Ricardo Torres

rtorres@stgabrielhopkins.org Pastoral Council Chair:

Cathy Carlson (612) 251-1191

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Parish Staff

FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN March 7 12:00 to 2:00pm

Please join with your fellow parishioners in this heart-warming service helping children. There will be sign-up sheets available at both campuses. For more information, contact Angie Kuehn at (952) 933-0072 or e-mail to angiek7@comcast.net.

Beautiful statues inspire and touch the lives of those who gaze upon

them. The statues of St Gabriel the Archangel installed this fall at each of our campuses serve as a symbol of our Faith Community and connection between our campuses. Our statues stand 58” tall and are produced in industrial grade fiberglass with a stone finish that can withstand extreme weather. To make a donation toward our statues send your contribution, designated Statue Fund, to the parish office or drop it in the offertory basket. We thank you for your support of this enduring symbol.

THANK YOU Bob Kilian and family wish to thank Fr. Liekhus, staff and all who helped with the mass and luncheon. We also appreciate the overwhelming support and condolences for our dear wife and mother Dorothy Kilian.

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Parish News

Dear Parishioners, You may recall that the parish has been looking into the possibility of being a host site for Loaves & Fishes. Loaves & Fishes, if you aren’t familiar with them, is an organization whose mission is to feed the hungry. They provide a free supper to anyone who wishes to come, as often as they wish to come. They hire a coordinator who is onsite every day that a meal is offered, who is in charge of making sure the meal is provided, that volunteers are lined up, and that the facility is left the way they found it. From what I can tell so far, it would be an excellent fit for St. Gabriel’s. Cathy Maes feels the same way. She is the director of Loaves & Fishes, and came to visit in order to look at the social hall of St. Joseph’s campus. She told us that there is a lot of poverty in Hopkins, especially concentrated on the north side of Excelsior Blvd. between Louisiana Avenue and Highway 169. She believes that if we became a host site, we might serve as many as 300 people per night. I have to admit that I was a little taken aback at the prospect of feeding that many people, but if that is the need in our area, then we are called to step forward and do what we can. We are still working out the details, but we are moving forward with becoming a host site for Loaves & Fishes. Our target start date is April 1. This program won’t interfere with our funeral lunches, and it will close for our rummage sales and fall festival. We are still working out how many days per week we will have in the beginning and which days those are. Once we have those details, we can begin coordinating volunteers from St. Gabriel’s, our neighboring parishes and from other congregations. I would like to thank Carla Sweeney for her work on moving this project forward. If you would like to help her coordinate this effort or express interest in volunteering, you can contact her at gracieggb@msn.com or (952) 933-4433.

–Fr. Liekhus

Please pray for those in nursing homes, the families of the sick, caregivers, the military and their families, and for the following:

Art Altenhofen, Arlene Beers, Anne and Ron Bisson, George Brichacek, Dan Cunningham, Tom Deyo, Marie Edquist, Helen Eisel, Jean Feltl, Baard Flesche, Greg Gipp, Millie Good, Beverly Gothman, Dorothy Grabowski, Grace Hektner, Dee Holschuh, Michael Hruska, Dorene Johnson, Pat Kempf, Susan Kobe, Barb Kok, Pat Krueger, Margaret LeSage, Barb Mackintosh, Pat Malinowski, Rose McGonagle, Dolores Millerbernd, Dick Olson, Alice Paulsrud, Bernie Reid, Joshua Reid, Sharon Reid, Maryanne Remington, Wilma Roberts, Muriel Ryan, Diane Schmerler, Jean Schwappach, Sam Seward, Kathleen Shannon, Jeanne Sheck, Donna Sidla, Sandy Sperrazza, and Gil Stifter.

The Deceased: Please pray for the repose of the soul of Ingrid Barnes and pray for her family and friends who mourn her.

To add a name to the list, please

notify the Parish Office. Because of the length of the list, names will be published for one month. Should you wish this extended, call the

Parish Office. Thank you.

Help us finish the inside of St. Gabriel the Archangel Adoration Chapel prayer space.

Construction on our Adoration Chapel was completed last fall. As we furnish the chapel with chairs and refinish our current kneelers to make them more comfortable we invite you to fund a new chair ($700.00) or a kneeler ($400.00) in honor of your family, your organization or as a touching tribute to loved one. Your generous donations of any amount are a great way to build on the bequest we have received. Please note Adoration Chapel on your donation and place them in the Sunday collection or mail to the parish office.

Jesus will give you His peace when you spend time with him.

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MASS INTENTIONS Sunday, February 23 8:30am †Kelly Hromatka 10:30am †Eileen & Nichols Koster 1:00pm People of the Parish Tuesday, February 25 7:00am †Marion Frank Wednesday, February 26

8:00am †Kay Moyers Thursday, February 27 7:00am World Peace Friday, February 28

8:00am St. Gabriel Volunteers Saturday, March 1

8:00am Eric & Ryland Fredrickson 4:30pm †Ramon Alba & Edita Fuentes Sunday, March 2 8:30am †Francis Brecka 10:30am †Jane O’Gorman 1:00pm People of the Parish

Parish News

Sunday, February 23 10:30am Sunday School E-School 5:00pm Sunday Evening Faith

Formation E-School 6:00pm Protecting Our Families From

Pornography E-CR Monday, February 24 7:00pm Boy Scouts E-LD

7:30pm AA E-CAFE Tuesday, February 25 7:30am Eucharistic Adoration J-AC 1:00pm Legion of Mary J-LB 5:30pm Benediction J-AC 6:30pm Holy Spirit Prayer Group J-LB 8:00pm Men’s Basketball E-G Wednesday, February 26

8:30am Adoration E-Chapel 6:00pm Senior Weblos E-LD 6:00pm Liturgical Ministry Mtg. E-CR 7:00pm Pastoral Council Mtg. E-CONF 7:30pm Men’s Basketball E-G Thursday, February 27 6:30pm Choir Practice E-CH 7:00pm BeFriender’s Training E-SMR 7:00pm Divine Mercy Study Grp. J-CH

7:00pm RCIA E-CR

Friday, February 28 Saturday, March 1 9:00am Sunday School E-School

12:00pm Hispanic Catechis Training E-CR 7:00pm Hispanic Community Prayer Group E-CR Sunday, March 2 10:30pm Sunday School E-School

11:30am Vacation Bible School Donut Sunday E-CR 6:00pm Sunday Evening Faith Formation E-School

J = St. Joseph Campus J-CH– Church • J-SH-Social Hall

• J-AC-Adoration Chapel • J-SC-School Cafeteria

J-SB-School Building • J-LB-Library J-AU-Auxiliary Room • J-FF-Faith Formation Office

E = St. John the Evangelist Campus E-CR Community Room • E-LD Leo’s Den

E-CAFE Cafeteria • E-G Gym • E-Chapel-Chapel • E-School-School

E-SMR-School Meeting Room E-CONF-Conference Room

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Sharing our gifts with God and His Church

St Gabriel the Archangel's Sunday Giving

February 23, 2014 - 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time “But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you…” Matthew 5:44

Love your enemies, easier said than done, no doubt. But, remember, the foundation of stewardship is prayer. When we are in close communication with God, it opens our heart and it turns our attention away from “me” and moves it towards God and others. It allows us to have a little more empathy for “our enemy”. When we pray for others, even “our enemies”, maybe it softens their hearts as well.

If you are not already participating in our 2014 Stewardship efforts to support our weekend worship and ministries at St. Gabriel, forms are available in the back of the church and in the parish office.

2014 Stewardship Campaign Results Envelope Electronic

Participation 295 78

Pledges 405,302 164,344

(information current as of 2.18.14)

Adult Bible Study The study of the book of Isaiah will resume Monday, March 3 at 7:00pm and Tuesday, March 4 at 9:00am both in St John's school meeting room. Although we are midway through the study new members are encouraged to join. Please call Joann Turmes at (952) 933-0849 for the evening class and Pat Anderson at (952) 938-6827 for the morning class. The morning class will begin with lesson six.

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Parish News

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration

Jesus Christ waits for you in the silence of the chapel To give you His peace, His grace, and His love.

Be His instrument. Change the world.

Come sit in the presence of God. Volunteer to watch one hour with Jesus. For more information or to register to adore our Lord, call Barb at (952) 933-8423, Roberta at (952) 935-1774, or email Roberta at rowheels@hotmail.com.

2014 Catholic Services Appeal “Seek first the Kingdom of God.” Matthew 6:24–34 The 2014 Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) is underway. We will show the video at Mass this weekend and we have included a CSA insert in this bulletin to help share information about ministries you help when you give to the CSA. Please take a moment to look at the insert and if you have not made your contribution to the 2014 appeal, please consider doing so to support the vital ministries it funds. At Mass next weekend, we will distribute pledge envelopes to give everyone an opportunity to participate. The appeal funds services that no one parish or individual can support alone. These services must go on despite these troubled times in our archdiocese. It is important to know that contributions to the Catholic Services Appeal will be used for the benefit of designated ministries of the Appeal and for no other purposes. Please visit the new Catholic Services Appeal Foundation website at csafspm.org for more information. This year, the theme of the appeal is: “Seek first the Kingdom of God”. Funds given to the

Catholic Services Appeal help to share the message of salvation not only in our parish but throughout our local Church and beyond. Commit to helping the CSA supported ministries. Then, please contemplate God’s gifts to you and reflect on your gratitude for these gifts. Your financial support for the work of our parish and vital ministries throughout this local Church is one way to express this gratitude. Thank you.

ADULTS ONLY EVENT -Protecting Our Families from Pornography

This Sunday, February 23 at St. John's Campus, 6:00 to 7:30pm in the community room. View a DVD, pick up written information and listen to a talk by an FBI Special Agent. Free will offering. Any questions contact Kathleen Esh, (952) 933-7610 or kmeyesh@yahoo.com. Sponsored by ACCL -A Community Caring for Life.

"A common root of pornography use is a need to have control in our lives, yet pornography produces sexual frustration and the desire to act out. So what we seek to achieve from pornography in the form of control ends up controlling and enslaving us." Daniel Spadaro, LPC, CSAT, "Life Matters: Pornography and Our Call to Love." Our children are often victims of the pornographic industry.

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Faith Formation & Parish News

FAITH FORMATION THIS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 SUNDAY MORNING PRESCHOOL During the 10:30am Mass at St. John’s Campus, for 3 & 4 year-olds and kindergartners. SUNDAY EVENING FAITH FORMATION Sessions are from 6:00 to 7:30pm in the school at St. John’s campus.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL! Next Sunday, March 2, after the 10:30am Mass, we are hosting a Doughnut Sunday at St. John's Campus. ALL LAST YEAR'S VBS KIDS are asked to wear your VBS T-Shirts and to bring at least one item you made that week. (Remember to mark your name on the items and take them home before

you leave.) Our next VBS dates and theme will be shared that day, too! Question's-Kathleen Esh (952) 933-7610 or kmeyesh@yahoo.com. New registrations for Faith Formation are always welcome! You can find registration forms at the church entrances and on our parish website: http://storage.cloversites.com/stgabrielthearchangelcatholicchurch/documents/FF%20Registration%20Form%202013-14.pdf

Richard Rafferty: 1924 - 2014 The pastor at the time of the construction of the current worship space at St. John’s campus was Father Leo Howley and the architectural firm was Rafferty, Rafferty and Tollefson of St. Paul, still a respected architectural firm. Richard Rafferty, one of the partners, died and was buried last week from St. Mary of the Lake Church in White Bear Lake. His death reminds me of the dedication, skill and faith that he and his

firm put into the construction at St. John’s campus. Father Howley’s knowledge of Scripture, especially of the spirituality of St. John’s Gospel, influenced the Rafferty’s: there were clear glass skylights over the altar and the Baptism font (which later had to be replaced with clouded glass); the Baptism font was placed right in the middle of the entrance area; the slit window was placed to reveal the Tabernacle of the prayer chapel to the main church; the brick walls were painted white; the pews sloped, with no pillars to block the lines of vision, to allow the presider as well as every congregant to have the sense of being together as one community; the lectern/pulpit (Liturgy of the Word) and the altar (Liturgy of the Eucharist) share the prominent space in the sanctuary – these things all define a worship space that encourages the folks in the pews to focus on the sanctuary space as well as on all those who are worshiping together, the family of God. The Rafferty’s have continued to be proud of their design; it has won architectural as well as liturgical awards through the years (those awards are displayed in the ramp leading to the community room), and often seminary students were toured through the church as a model of a good worship space. We pray that Richard, who helped us see God in sign and symbol, now sees God face to face. May he rest in peace. –Fr. Ralph Goman

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ES MEJOR DAR QUE RECIBIR Las palabras de Jesús continúan contrastando la

practica y Ley judía con los seguidores de las enseñanzas de Jesús. El Evangelio de hoy continúa con una ligera variación de la frase “Ustedes han oído que se dijo. . .” y “yo les digo que. . .” Las antiguas leyes de venganza se escribieron para mitigar las represalias severas y vengativas tan comunes entre los pueblos que rodeaban al pueblo guerrero de Dios. Aquellas personas que querían ser seguidores de Jesús también estaban rodeadas por personas empeñadas en vengarse. Por lo que Mateo presenta a Jesús pidiendo a sus seguidores que si alguien los golpea en una mejilla que pongan la otra. Él les pide a las personas que lo escuchan que den más de lo que alguien les pida. Jesús nos pide amar y orar por nuestros conciudadanos y los extranjeros, a los que amamos y a quienes nos odian. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

LAS LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — No te vengues ni guardes rencor, ama a tu prójimo como a ti mismo (Levítico 19:1-2, 17-18). Salmo — El Señor es compasivo y misericordioso (Salmo 103 [102]). Segunda lectura — Tú eres templo de Dios y eres santo (1 Corintios 3:16-23). Evangelio — No ofrezcas resistencia; ama a tus enemigos (Mateo 5:38-48).

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TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Aún lo recuerdo, estaba viajando en el metro de la ciudad de Roma cuando subieron dos mujeres con niños. Vestían como si fueran a una fiesta de disfraces. Noté que todas las personas las evitaban. Eran gitanas, esas a las que mi mamá y mis tías me iban a dar si no me portaba bien. Los gitanos no tienen una buena reputación entre las naciones. Tienen la misma reputación de los pastores de Palestina que vivieron en tiempos de Jesús. Se piensa que son ladrones e inmorales, gente a la que hay que tenerle miedo. Sin embargo, decimos que Jesús es nuestro Buen Pastor. En Jesús, todas las personas que jamás creeríamos capaces de alcanzar la santidad, lo logran. Tal es el caso del Pelé o Zeferino Jiménez, un gitano que en 1936 fue fusilado por militares españoles. El motivo de su muerte fue la enseñanza y difusión de la fe en Cristo. Su muerte fue la cumbre de una vida de fe como franciscano seglar. El ejemplo de vida que este gitano nos dio, logró hacer que los españoles lo respetaran y olvidaran sus prejuicios en contra de su gente. Además de eso, evangelizó a sus hermanos gitanos.

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