St. Philip’s Church

218-444-4262 www.stphilipsbemidji.org

Parish Staff

Pastor: Fr. Chuck Huck ext. 102 Parochial Vicar: Fr. Don Braukmann ext. 108 Deacon/Bookkeeper: Deacon Kermit Erickson ext. 103 Director of Development: Maggie McCalip ext 106 Director of Music & Liturgy: Aana Freihammer ext. 104

Director of Preschool & Elementary Faith Formation/Safe Environment Coordinator: Kris Jensen 444-5849 Parish Administrative Assistant: Robb Naylor ext. 118 Director of Youth Ministry/Middle & High School Faith Formation: Paula DeClusin ext. 107 Events Coordinator: Susan Lucas ext. 105

Parish Office Coordinator: Tammy Johnson ext. 100 Facility Maintenance Supervisor: Larry Mack Maintenance Support Staff: Greg Allen Jim Shaw Retired Priest in Residence: Msgr. Bill Mehrkens

St. Philip’s School Staff

Principal: Carol Rettinger 444-4938 School Secretaries: Jean Patnode Kerry Frauenholtz Denise Kern

Sister Parishes

St. Charles Pennington Saturday at 4:00 PM

(Fishing Opener to Labor Day)

Holy Spirit Newman Center BSU/NWTC

Sun at 7:00 PM, Tues at 9:15 PM, Fri at 5:30 PM (School year only)

1701 Birch Lane NE 218-444-4762

St. Philip’s Clothing Depot

218-444-3835 Tuesday through Saturday

9:30 AM to 3:00 PM Manager: Norma Himmelright

Diocese of Crookston

Victim Assistance Coordinator: Louann McGlynn 218-281-7895 lmcglynn@crookston.org

Your Parish Representatives:

Parish Council Members: Wanda Baumgartner, Kevin Erpelding, Anita Froelich, Gary Gregg, Mike Headlee, Jodi Maki, Brent Rud, Theresa Wilander

Finance Council Members: Jeff Cwikla, Claude Sand, Shannon Schmitt

School Council Members: Jaclyn Bergerson, Tiffany Fankhanel, Christine Louvar, James Marcotte, Trudy Peterson, Laura Schwindt

Trustees: Joann Gardner, Hank Krigbaum

I pray that your summer has been as blessed as mine has been so far. Marlene and I were able to enjoy a week away together on vacation, we also were blessed to be able to share a weekend with our children and some time with our extended families. I have also been able to golf on five different golf courses this summer which I really enjoy. God has blessed me and I am very grateful!

As you read this edition of our bulletin I am at the Steubenville North Conference with 25 youth and 4 other adults from our parish family. From Friday the 24th through Sunday the 26th we will be basking in God's love. We will be listening to speakers, singing praise and worship music, celebrating Mass, sharing time in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and praising God with around 2,500 youth from the Midwest and Canada. The conference happens each summer on the campus of St. Thomas University.

RCIA and Beyond!

Do you want to know more about the Catholic Church? Do you want to know more about the teachings of the Catholic Church? Are you interested in becoming a member of the Catholic Church?

Everyone is invited to participate in our new Adult Faith Formation Discussion Sessions. Whether you are a lifelong Catholic wanting to grow in your faith, a spouse of a Catholic that has attended Mass with your spouse for years, a relatively new Mass attendee or someone who is just curious to find out more about the Catholic Church, we invite you to come and join us.

Our August sessions are scheduled for 13th and 27th. On the 13h our topics will be What Do Catholics Believe & History of the Church. On the 27th our topic will be Prayer. These sessions will be from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.

Our ongoing schedule for these informative sessions consists of sessions to be held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday evenings of each month, with a few exceptions, such as Thanksgiving Day. Some of the other topics to be discussed in the near future are Sin & Grace, Reconciliation & Anointing of the Sick, and Heaven, Hell, Purgatory & Judgment. I will try and keep everyone informed via the bulletin on which topic is being discussed each night just in case there is a particular topic that sounds interesting to you.

These sessions are open for everyone, not just those who want to join the church through the RCIA process. For more information please contact Deacon Kermit, Robb Naylor or Fr. Chuck at the Parish Office.

May God bless the rest of your summer with time with family and friends and with time with Him.

From the desk of Deacon Kermit

Monday, July 27 8:05 AM Morning Prayer (Chapel) 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Adoration (Chapel) 6:30 PM St. Gianna’s Group (St. Thomas More Rm) 7:00 PM Nightlights (St. Kateri Rm)

Tuesday, July 28 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM Adoration (Chapel) 7:30 PM Marian Devotions (Chapel)

Wednesday, July 29 8:05 AM Morning Prayer (Chapel) 9:45 PM Youth Ministry Summer Movie Night (Playground)

Thursday, July 30 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM Adoration (Chapel) 6:30 PM Emmaus (Social Hall) 7:00 PM Prayer & Praise (Chapel)

Friday, July 31 8:05 AM Morning Prayer (Chapel 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Adoration (Chapel)

Saturday, Aug 1 4:00 PM 75th Anniversary Mass/St. Charles, Pennington 4:30 PM Reconciliation (Chapel)

Sunday, Aug 2 8:35 AM Rosary for Peace (Chapel) 10:15 AM Rosary for Peace (Chapel) 10:15 AM Baptism Class (St. Kateri Rm)

Monday, July 27 8:30 AM Mass: +Jeanette Welle

Tuesday, July 28 No Daily Mass Today

Wednesday, July 29 8:30 AM Mass: +Jane Senger

Thursday, July 30 7:00 AM Mass: +Leo Olmschenk No Mass or Communion Service at Nursing Homes

Friday, July 31 8:30 AM Mass: +Mary Hoody

Saturday, Aug 1 8:30 AM Mass: +Chris Rutledge 4:00 PM Mass (Pennington): Special Intentions for The JoAnn Coules Family 5:30 PM Mass: +Patrick Tryon

Sunday, Aug 2 7:30 AM Mass: +Michele Moriarty 9:00 AM Mass: For the People 11:00 AM Mass: +Lucille Buretta Culshaw

MASS INTENTIONS For July 27 - August 2

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

Bible Readings for the Week of July 27 ~ August 2

Monday, July 27 ●Ex 32:15-24,30-34 ●Ps 106:19-23 ●Mt 13:31-35

Tuesday, July 28 ●Ex 33:7-11 –34:5b-9,28 ●Ps 103:6-13 •Mt 13:36-43

Wednesday, July 29 ●Ex 34:29-35 ●Ps 99:5-7,9 ●Jn 11:19-27

Thursday, July 30 ●Ex 40:16-21,34-38 ●Ps 84:3-6a,8a,11 ●Mt 13:47-53

Friday, July 31 ●Lv 23:1,4-11,15-16,27,34b-37 ●Ps 81:3-6,10-11b ●Mt 13:54-58

Saturday, Aug 1 ●Lv 25:1,8-17 ●Ps 67:2-3,5,7-8 ●Mt 14:1-12

Sunday, Aug 2 ●Ex 16:2-4,12-15 ●Ps 78:3-4,23-25,54 ●Eph 4:17,20-24 ●Jn 6:24-35

Many thanks to all the parishioners who volunteered their time and talents to help with the Fish Fry last weekend! We not only served a delicious meal, but provided a nice atmosphere for those who returned for the All-Class Reunion.

INFORMATION & ACTIVITIES BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS

Parents or prospective parents who wish to present a child for Baptism are asked to attend a baptism preparation class.

The next session will be on August 2. Please call the Parish Office at 444-4262 to register, or for more information.

Week #3 Contributions (received the weekend

of 7/19/2015)

STEWARDSHIP - A

Envelopes $11,707.50 EFT Env. $ 3,453.83 Loose Plate $ 1,561.53 Children’s $ 55.44 Total $16,778.30 HABIT OF THE HEART

Fiscal Year to Date (Week #3):

Amount Contributed Envelopes $ 43,874.29 Loose Plate $ 3,319.55 Children’s $ 149.72 Total $ 47,343.56

(94.61% of budget)

STEWARDSHIP OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES Fiscal Year July 1, 2015 ~ June 30, 2016

St. Philip’s extends condolences to the families of Alfred Schauls and Jerry Strassburg, & Bob Welle. May they find rest and peace, & may their families find comfort in God’s love.

The St. Philip’s Catholic Community welcomes through the waters of baptism, Bryce Steven and Kali Colleen Thompson, twins of Steve & Meghan Thompson, and Benjamin Hamilton Headley, son of Matthew & Katherine Headley. May they be filled with the Holy Spirit!

All are invited to this summer’s Youth Ministry Movie Night!

Wednesday July 29th

Movie time will begin at dusk (9:45ish) and will be viewed outdoors on the St. Philip’s playground. In case of rain, we will cancel the movie. Bring the family or friend and enjoy a night at the movies!

EMMAUS NIGHT

Fr. Don will be offering Emmaus Thursday night, July 30. Many of you have experienced these evenings which begin at 6:30 PM in the Social Hall as we study the readings from the Bible which will be at Mass the following Sunday. At 7:15 PM we then move into the church for adoration of the Eucharist until 8 PM. The nights are geared toward adults but teens are also welcome! You don’t need to know a thing about the Bible OR what “adoration of the Eucharist” means…just experience the night!

TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES

St. Philip’s School has openings for a physical education, an elementary, and a pre-kindergarten teacher. Interested applicants should send a letter of application, resume’, three letters of recommendation, and copy of valid Minnesota teaching license to: Carol Rettinger, Principal, 702 Beltrami Avenue NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, by July 27, 2015. Thank you.

HAPPY 75TH ANNIVERSARY!

St. Charles Catholic Church in Pennington is celebrating their 75th Anniversary on Saturday, August 1, with Mass at 4 PM, presided by Bishop Hoeppner.

A potluck supper with pulled pork will follow at Moose Lake Resort. BYOB and RSVP to Sharon by July 25th (218-335-3988). Hope to see you there!

NIGHTLIGHTS

Nightlights, a support group for anyone who has a loved one with mental illness will hold its monthly meeting at 7:00-8:30 PM, Monday, July 27, 2015 in the St. Kateri Room at St. Philips Church, 7th Street and Beltrami Ave. With questions, please call 218 444 4262.

GRAPHIC DESIGNERS...

St. Philip’s is looking for a volunteer with a graphic design background that would be willing to help with some upcom-ing projects. If you are interested, contact Maggie McCalip at the Parish Office, 444-4262 ext 106.

FIRST SATURDAY ROSARY

All are invited to join praying the Rosary at Neilson Place (Chapel) on Saturday, August 1 at 10:30 AM. If you know someone at Neilson Place that you would like to invite, please call/text their name to: 766-4692.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Northern Minnesota Ministry

Bemidji Area Church Musicians

2015 SUMMER RECITAL SERIES

July 29 ~ Noon to 12:30 PM

Flute Trio Katrina Stewart, Erin Riess, Kiki Schnackenberg

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church 2220 Anne Steet NW

Free-will offering to support music scholarships. Lunch will be available following the recital — cost to be announced.

SAVE A MARRIAGE Are you or someone you know, living in the pain of a marriage in trouble? Retrouvaille can help. The next program starts Sept 11, 2015. Call 320-255-5314 or check the website www.helpourmarriage.org for more information. Preregistration is required. Space is limited. (once a month)

Mexican Consulate on Wheels will be providing services in the parish of St. Francis de Sales (601 15th Ave. North, Moorhead, MN 56560)on August 29th, 2015 from 8 AM to 1 PM. You can apply for passport, Mexican ID or other documents. Call for an appointment at 1-877-639-4835. If you have any questions please call 701-212-2420.

Faith Formation Registration for 2015 - 2016

Please drop your Faith Formation registration forms off at the Parish Office. If you need registration forms, contact Kris Jensen, 444-5849.

Every day in America nearly 2,900 babies die painful deaths by suction abortion, dismemberment, being torn limb from limb, prostaglandin hormones and now by being brutally killed seconds before delivery. - www.all.org

SAVE THE DATE: The next parish prayer hour at Planned Parenthood of Bemidji will take place on Saturday, August 15 at 10 AM. All are welcome. * Anyone is allowed to pray at the site on any day and at any time on the public boulevard in front of the Planned Parenthood office. If any questions, call 444-9686.

“The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds and hides again, and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.” Find again the treasure of your early marriage. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are September 11-13 in Irene, SD & International Falls, MN, October 9-11 in Buffalo, MN, & November 20-22 in Prior Lake & Windom, MN, Medora, ND & Rapid City, SD. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit our website at: northmnwwme.org or contact Alan & Missy at applications@northmnwwme.org or 888-455-3496.

My Social Security Week

July 19th through 25th marks the celebration of our second National my Social Security Week. Since you have an account, you are aware of what a great financial planning and benefit management tool it is! We hope that you take this opportunity to spread the word to your colleagues, friends and family, about the benefits of signing up for a my Social Security account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. Let them know that with their account, they can verify their earnings and get estimates of their future benefits to help them make important financial decisions. If they are already receiving benefits, they can get a benefit verification letter, check benefit and payment information, change their address or direct deposit information, and get a replacement Medicare card or SSA-1099 for tax season. A my Social Security account is convenient, secure, and FREE! It’s never too early or too late to plan for retirement.

ATTENTION COLLEGE BOUND AND OTHER SINGLE ADULTS! Enjoy an evening of Frisbee Golf on Thursday, August 6th at 7 PM at the Bemidji Frisbee Golf Course. For recent high school graduates, those returning to college and for other single adults who just want a night of friendly competition, join us! Fr. Don is treating at Cherry Berry afterwards!

20th Annual Marriage Celebration Day

The Diocese of Crookston will celebrate its 20th Annual Marriage Celebration Day on Sunday, October 4th, 2015 at 2:30 PM at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The celebration will begin with Mass celebrated by Bishop Michael J. Hoeppner. There will be a reception following Mass. In honor of the 8th World Meeting of Families taking place from September 22-28, 2015 in Philadelphia, PA this year’s Marriage Celebration Day will be themed “Love is Our Mission.” Sacred Music will be provided by members of the St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center. A response is requested by September 14th to the Office of the New Evangelization at (218) 281-4533, ext. 425.

SOUND SYSTEM UPGRADE INSTALLATION

You will notice that our sound system upgrade has begun, and portions of the changes are already in place. We will have the final portions of the new sound system, including new speakers, installed by in the near future, and sound treatments for the choir area by mid-August. Thank you for your patience as we work through this installation in the sanctuary.

ST. GIANNA’S GROUP St. Gianna’s Group will meet on Monday, July 27 at 6:30 PM in the St. Thomas More Room. If you have an interest in helping to keep the parish informed on Pro-Life issues, please come to this meeting — all are welcome!

MINISTRY SCHEDULE Week of Aug 1 - 2

Aug 1, 5:30 PM

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Aug 2, 7:30 AM Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Aug 2, 9:00 AM Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Aug 2, 11:00 AM Eighteenth Sunday

in Ordinary Time

SACRISTAN Connie Aagard Terry Jones Jim Gorham Maryhelen Chadwick

LECTOR Joanna Ferraro Robb Naylor

Trish Jones Carol Schneider

John Carlson Kevin Erpelding

Laura Hansen Tony Schussman

INTERCESSOR Germaine Cheslock (sub req.)

John Bloberger Cory Gish HELP NEEDED

ALTAR SERVER Paulo Tinsay Riley Berg (sub req.) Lauren Berg

Jack McCrady Erin Myhrer (sub req.) Lucas Huewe

Sam Gish Macey Gish Josef Lalli

Marissa Gettemans Paul Louvar (sub req.) Ryan Pfleger (sub req.)

CAPTAIN Robb Naylor Walter Schuiling Tim Lucas Karen Williams

EMHC

Ben Baird Betty Lindy Germaine Cheslock (sub req.) Connie Aagard Laura Schwindt Mary Jo Christenson HELP NEEDED

Trish Jones Terry Jones Susan Dondelinger Dan Shea HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED

Cathy Lalli (sub req.) Lorie Erpelding Kevin Erpelding Sue Hendricks Jim Gorham Mary Bjerke Zach Froelich Rose Fagerstrom Maggie McCalip

Maryhelen Chadwick Kimberley Gourneau Pat Kelly Mary Herried Jennifer Noble HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED

HOSPITALITY - Usher

Glenn Aagard Glen Laginess Mark Moris HELP NEEDED

Jim Schneider Ron Hendricks Matt Dockendorf HELP NEEDED

Troy Hendricks Mike Headlee Mark Froelich George Gardner

HELP NEEDED Ethan Youso HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED

HOSPITALITY - Fellowship

Marjorie Bloberger John Bloberger

Joe Bofferding Bob McCalip Susie Griggs Bob Griggs

Gail Haubrich Neal Holmstrom Maureen Holmstrom Sue Wright

HOSPITALITY - Greeter

Kathy LeMoine HELP NEEDED

Patricia Hadrava Darlene Stepaniak

Missy Fagerstrom Marian Evans

Mary Kinsella Neal Holmstrom