St. Joseph, Grey Eagle & St. John’s, Swanville Monday, July 5th 8:30 AM Mass SJS † The Duvel Families Tuesday, July 6th 8:30 AM Mass SJGE For Farmers, Favorable Weather Wednesday, July 7th

5:30 PM Mass SJS † Bernard & Elsie Matheis Thursday, July 8th

8:30 AM Mass SJGE † Dorothy Meyer Saturday, July 10th

4:30 PM Mass SJGE † LaVern Tschida 7:30 PM Mass SJS For the People of the Parishes Sunday, July 11th

8:30 AM Mass SJGE † Alfred & Susan Muellner and Families

10:30 AM Mass SJS † Fran Koetter

St. Joseph, Clarissa & Christ the King, Browerville Tuesday, July 6th

8:30 AM Mass SJC † Peter and Katherine Jakubic Wednesday, July 7th

8:30 AM Mass CTK † Lloyd Buhl Thursday, July 8th

8:30 AM Mass SJC † Arlan and Bernadette King 10:30 CTCCC No Mass Friday, July 9th

8:30 AM Mass CTK † Vera Goligowski Sunday, July 11th

8:30 AM Mass CTK † George Jagush 10:30 AM Mass SJC For the People of the Parishes

July 4, 2021 The 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Welcome to our

St. Joseph, Clarissa

St. Joseph, Grey Eagle Christ the King, Browerville

St. John the Baptist, Swanville St. Mary of Mount Carmel, Long Prairie

Five Star Area Catholic Community

Pastoral Staff Fr. Mitchell Bechtold 320-247-4907

mlbechtold@outlook.com Fr. Ron Dockendorf 320-290-4902

frron@sytekcom.com Fr. Omar Guanchez 320-357-0815

oguanchez@stmaryslp.org Deacon James Schulzetenberg 320-987-3200

jschulzetenberg@stmaryslp.org

St. Mary of Mount Carmel, Long Prairie Tuesday, July 6th

7:00 PM Mass † Mar!na Becerra and Guadalupe Moñtanez

Wednesday, July 7th

8:30 AM Mass † Josephine Minke Thursday, July 8th

8:30 Am Mass † Father Ken Thielman Friday, July 9th

8:30 AM Mass † Kyle Imdieke Saturday, July 10th

5:00 PM Mass † For the People of the Parish Sunday, July 11th

8:00 AM Mass † Leonard & Ida Sowada 10:00 AM Mass † Jose Mesa Lemus 11:45 AM Mass Español † Maria Estela Ambriz Alocer

To make an arrangement for Confession, please call Fr. Ron at 320-290-4902.

St. Joseph Catholic Church of Grey Eagle

118 Minnesota St., PO Box 366 Grey Eagle MN 56336

Website: www.stjosephgreyeagle.org

Parish Office: 320-285-2545 sjoseph@meltel.net Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM & Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Secretary/Bookkeeper: Mary Woeste Faith Forma"on Coordinator: Carissa Bitz sjosephff@meltel.net

Collec"on: Adults $990.00; Loose $1,076.60 and Mary Knoll Missions $1,519.00 Total: $3,585.60 A#endance: Saturday 100, Sunday 125.

Lectors, Servers, and Eucharis"c Ministers: If you were a Mass server in the past, please feel free to come forward and volunteer at Mass. If you wish to become a Mass server, please let me know and I will get you set up for training with Father Ron. If you were a Eucharis!c Minister in the past, you should have received an email asking if you desire to con!nue in this ministry or not and at what Mass you wish to serve. Please respond to this email as quickly as possible so I can get a schedule put together. We really would like to have a schedule ready for July, if possible. We have had a few people come forward and be willing to be a lector, however, we can always use more.

Do young children really need to go to Confession? How much sin can they really have?

Ask any mom about her children and see how many would say she has a brood of perfect angels! Parents know that kids do things that are wrong … and they o%en know they’re doing it! Even toddlers have a sense of right and wrong. The Church recognizes that their minds and consciences are not yet fully developed, however, and typically waits un!l age seven to offer the sacrament of Confession. Around that age and beyond, most young people, when asked, can easily explain why something is wrong. Confession for children is an excellent way to help them reflect on their ac!ons and accept responsibility for their behavior. It helps them to grow in their understanding of sin and how it affects others. This helps them to form their consciences and make be(er choices in the future. Most importantly, they learn the value of forgiveness, both given and received. Rather than singling out what’s wrong, Confession offers hope and a new start! Children can grow in understanding God’s uncondi!onal love and develop a sense of inner dignity that transcends their failings. Not bad for five minutes and an “Our Father” or two! ©LPi

Parish Council: The Parish Council will meet on Monday, July 19th at 7:30 PM. Finance Council: The Finance Council will meet on Monday, July 19th at 7:00 PM.

Swanville Summer Carnival: The Swanville Summer Carnival is the weekend of July 9th, 10th, and 11th. We have rides, several food choices, bingo, music and dancing all three days. The Parade is Sunday morning. Check Facebook for more informa!on. Come and enjoy a safe and fun weekend.

To make an arrangement for Confession, please call Fr. Ron at 320-290-4902. Thank you.

JULY MINISTRIES Saturday Ushers: Tom Nienaber & Val Sobania Saturday Lector: Rosemary Nienaber Saturday Ministers: Rosemary Nienaber and Joyce Johnson Sunday Ushers: Dean Doroff & Bob Koe(er Sunday Lector: Bea Golombecki Sunday Ministers: Marge Me(ler & Diane Loven

COLLECTION FOR JUNE 27TH Adults: $1,217 Plate: $251 Vo!ve Lights: $53 Maryknoll Mission: $695 TOTAL $2,216

Note to Lectors: You can now start to welcome people just before Mass as you did before. Please (at this !me) announce who the Mass is for. Thank you! Bringing up the gi%s: the gi%s that will become the body and blood of Christ should once again be taken up by the family of the person for whom the Mass is for. You will also take up the collec!on basket.

ATTENTION PARISH MEMBERS: So far, we have not received any calls from any of our youth regarding being a server for our Masses. Please don’t think others have come forward so you don’t have to. We need YOU to come forward to do this service for us. Please call the office at 320-547-2920 in the mornings. We will train servers, so they know what a server does. Pease call! Also, we are asking all of our adult members to join more fully in our Mass by helping us as an usher, lector, Eucharis!c minister, or even a server. Many of us are ge/ng older and some are not able to con!nue doing this service for all of us. We do need YOUR help. Please don’t wait, thinking others will take care of these services for us. Consider making this a family service with adults and children helping us.

Finance Board meets at 7:15 p.m. Monday, July 12th. Parish Board meets at 8:00 p.m. Monday, July 12th.!

SUMMER VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Please note that this fun and learning !me is for all students from pre-school through 6th grade. All are welcome even if the family is not registered as a member of our parish. Lunch will be served from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. for all who join us. Ac!vi!es, cra%s and learning is from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. This is a great !me for our confirma!on students to get in some service hours. Adults are encouraged to join in on the discussion group during these hours.

Please call Marge at 547-2513 or Val at 547-2920 or sign the sheet on the table in the entrance to let us know that you can help with the Summer Vaca!on Bible School evenings of July 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. If you can’t help all these evenings or the full !me period, please indicate what evenings and !me you will be able to help. You may find this as rewarding for you as it will be for the students. You don’t need to be a parent to help. Thank you.

The past weekend Fr. Bill Vos gave us some insight on his work with the Maryknoll Missions. The Maryknoll’s are known for the wonderful work they do mostly in La!n America, Asia and Africa helping with health care, educa!on, pastoral work and grass roots development. We thank those who were able to donate to the collec!on for his ministry and for your con!nued prayers. If you were not able to contribute in our 2nd collec!on this weekend, please consider leaving a dona!on in the next couple of weeks collec!ons. Just put in an envelope and mark it for Fr. Vos. Thank you!

THE SWANVILLE SUMMER CARNIVAL is this coming weekend. July 9th, 10th, and 11th. The parade is Sunday. We know several must park close to the church and on the street, and that is OKAY. We ask others to fill the parking lot first. Thank you.

Church of St. John the Bap"st of Swanville

21 1st St., PO Box 68 Swanville MN 56382

Website: www.stjohnschurchswanville.org

Parish Office: 320-547-2920 stjs@sytekcom.com Hours Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Parish Secretary/Bookkeeper: Val Sobania Faith Forma"on : Marge Me(ler 320-547-2513

St. Mary of Mount Carmel Catholic Church Of Long Prairie

409 Central Ave Long Prairie MN 56347

Website: https://stmarymtcarmellongprairie.weconnect.com

Parish Office: 320-357-0815 stmarysrectory@stmaryslp.org Hours: Monday -Thursday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Secretary/Bookkeeper: Beverly Geraets Bilingual Recep"onist: Maria Chavez bulle!n@stmaryslp.org Faith Forma"on Coordinator: Amanda Hinson 218-251-2155 ahinson@stmaryslp.org Sacramental Coordinator: Jenna Miller 218-296-3989 jmiller@stmaryslp.org St. Mary’s School: Principal Linda Dinkel 320-357-0813 ldinkel@stmaryslp.org Prayer Line: Mary Kay Eifert 320-732-3341 Adora"on Chapel: Mary Marcoullier 320-732-6289

Sacrament of Reconcilia"on will be in the Cry Room: Tuesday 6:30 PM, Thursday before and a%er 8:30 AM Mass & Saturday at 4:30 PM.

Stewardship June 27th Adult $5337.00 School Support $120.00 Loose $868.50 Maintenance $65.00 Youth %90.00 Ascension $20.00 Elevator $3000.00 Vo!ve Candles $95.15 TOTAL $9565.95

Eucharis"c Adora"on is in the Chapel

Parish Council: In 2015, the St. Cloud Diocese began a planning process to be(er serve parishes and formed 29 Area Catholic Communi!es. In 2019, St. Mary’s became a part of a five parish ACC and each parish had two representa!ves to the ACC Pastoral Council. By July 2021, the diocese asked for individual parish councils to dissolve and for the ACC to have one Pastoral Council with representa!ves from each parish. At the June 22nd Parish Council Mee!ng, it was approved to dissolve St. Mary’s Parish Council and approved a St. Mary’s Advisory Commi(ee. This commi(ee will consist of the trustees (Tom Sellnow & Bob Clasemann) St. Mary’s ACC representa!ves (Doug Schmidt & Pa/ Weibe) and Fr. Omar. Under the Advisory Commi(ee there will be the sub commi(ees of: Finance, Maintenance, Liturgy/Decora!ng, Stewardship, Parish Life, and Religious Educa!ons (St. Mary’s School and Faith Forma!on). These sub commi(ees will report to the Parish Life Advisory Board beginning in September.

Thank you all the past parish council representa!ves and the current members Al Lemke, Kim Buntjer, Marcy Weber, Ma( Zinter, Mariann Host, Pat Steuck, Pa/ Weibye, and Doug Schmidt for giving of their !me and talent to St. Mary’s.

Rest in God’s Peace

Eternal rest grant to Josephine Terwey whose funeral Mass was celebrated June 26th. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine

upon her.

Congratula!ons to Jorge Rafael Garcia Orozco and Maria Azucena Chavez-Montanez in celebra!ng

their daughter Emma Paola’s Bap!sm with our parish community. Our parish community shares in your joy and is privileged in welcoming Emma to our Catholic Church Family.

FAITH FORMATION NEWS

Community-Wide VBS is Coming! At Harmony Park in Long Prairie. Three Wednesdays full of fun and learning about Jesus: July 14, 28, and August 11 from 1:00-3:30PM. For grades K-6.

Fall registra"on has begun! You can register or download forms for 2021-2022 religious ed and sacramental prep classes at the church website.

Grieving with Grace will meet Thursday, July 8th at 7:30 PM in the Parish Hall.

The Parish Office will be closed Monday, July 5th. Have a wonderful and safe 4th of July!

St. Mary’s Con!nued. . .

July Ushers: Saturday 5:00 PM Bruce Ebnet, Arnie Lawin, Mary Beth Siegle, Rich Welters Sunday 8:00 AM Greg Graves, Jim Nalezny, Gloria Roelike, Tom Roelike Sunday 10:00 AM Felicia Middendorf, Leonidas Miller, Kendra Delage, Robin Delage Sr.

Saturday, July 10th @ 5:00 pm—Sacristan: Karina Cervantes EM’s: Jerry Bleess, Jane Mitzel, Jim Mitzel Server: Jada Stocco Lector: Chris!ne Petron Greeters: Lloyd Graves, Melissa Westerberg Sunday, July 11 8:00 am— Sacristan: Darlene Johnson EM’s: Darlene Johnson, Marcy Weber, Jessica Zinter Servers: Connor Bash, Johann Bash, Joseph Sauer Lector: Richard Wagner Greeters: Elizabeth Sauer, Be(y Schenk Sunday, July 11 10:00 am— Sacristan: Mary Schmidt EM’s: Mary Schmidt, Deacon Jim Schulzentenberg, Jean Weinzierl Servers: Trevor Kramer, Jasper Miller Lector: Bonnie Schulzetenberg Greeters: Carole Archambault, Rick Archambault Sanctuary Cleaners Friday, July 2nd: Cheryl Dinkel, Marian Angerhofer Vacuuming The Nave: Leshel Anderson and Jim Nyhus July Care of Albs: Sandy Wienhold

Stewardship as a Way of Life: “As the Lord spoke to me, the spirit entered me and set me on my feet, and I heard the one who was speaking say to me, ‘Son of man, I am sending you…’” — Ezekiel 2:2-3 God has a plan for each of us. He calls us to do something for him. But he doesn’t leave us on our own to figure it out. He gives us the resources we need to do his work. Are you listening for God’s call? When you hear it, do you get on your feet and do the work he asks of you? Do not be afraid. God doesn’t call the equipped, he equips the called. Answer his call.

Bishop’s Annual Appeal: Thank you to those who have already supported diocesan ministries through the appeal. As of June 21, the Appeal raised $1,054,786 in gi%s and pledges toward the goal of $1,400,000 with gi%s from 7,140 households. Every dollar raised goes directly to ministries that support our Catholic faith and is not used for any other purpose. Learn more at www.stcdio.org/annualappeal.

St. Mary’s School News: Summer Improvements to the School - Work will begin at the school a%er July 4th. Upgrades include replacing the infill above all windows, upgrading electricals to bring them up to code, removal of all the wallpaper in the hallways, patching and pain!ng, and installing a stair rail "extension" to bring this up to code as well. Thank you so much to all the generous supporters of the school who con!nue to make their contribu!ons to the Capital Campaign, allowing us to make these much-needed improvements!

Christ the King Catholic Church of Browerville

720 Main Street North, PO Box 83 Browerville MN 56438

Website: www.fivestaracc.org

Parish Office: 320-594-2291 fivestarracc.ctkb@gmail.com Hours Monday –Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Secretary/Bookkeeper: Roxanne Determan Coordinator Religious Educa"on: Beverly Geraets 320-237-0364 bgeraets.ctkparish@gmail.com Christ the King School: Principal Cindy Iten 320-594-6114 website: chris(hekingschool.org Prayer Chain Line: Karen Benning 320-760-0476 Kathy Lucas 320-594-6202

Stewardship

Liturgical Ministers

Christ the King Catholic School News

CTK Parish News

Bulletin deadline is Tuesday noon.

Sacrament of Reconcilia"on (Confessions): Saturday – 8:30 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. Sunday – 8:00 a.m. to 8:20 a.m. By Appointment – Call Fr. Bechtold at 320-247-4907 Adora"on of the Blessed Sacrament: Wednesday – 9:50 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. Friday – 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Saturday – 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (w/ Confessions)

Website: www.fivestaracc.org YouTube: Five Star Area Catholic Community Facebook: Five Star Area Catholic Community

Last Sunday Mass Count: 210

June 27 Loose 652.00 Candles 42.00 Adult 3,168.00 Capital Maint. 550.00 Child 2.00 Total Regular 3,822.00

July 11, 2021 Rosary: Gary and Rita Stracek Lector: Chris Kassube Eucharistic Ministers: Paula Becker, Karen Benning, Karen Benning, Ramona Steinmetz Ushers for July: Bob Geraets, Mike Iten, Joe Buhl, Jacob Buhl

Rest in God’s Peace Judy Buhl’s funeral was celebrated at Christ the King on Saturday, July 3rd. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let

perpetual light shine upon her.

We are in need of 4 new ushers that would be added to the monthly rotation. You would usher two months out of the year. Contact the parish office or Arlene Woeste if you could help. As Catholics, we have the greatest story to tell – the story of Jesus Christ. Our parishes, now more than ever, need well-formed leaders to help tell the story. Do you feel called to be a witness in your parish and community? The Emmaus Institute invites you to develop your faith with others seeking the same goal. For more information, visit www.stcdio.org/Emmaus-Institute or contact Kristi Bivens at 320-258-7642 or kbivens@gw.stcdio.org.

If you are interested in sending your preschool (age 4 by September 1) to grade 6 child or children to CTK School in September please call the school office for more informa!on at 320-594-6114. Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless. ~ Mother Teresa

St. Ann’s Mission Group meets Mon., July 5, 7p.m. Thank you to all who came to the Grasshopper Chapel and the Chapel of Saint’s Benedict and Scholastica. Special thanks to Father Bechtold’s family for a great meal. It was a perfect evening.

Hog Roast Benefit – Saturday, July 10th 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the VFW in Browerville

Benefit for Stephanie (Santer) Foote Food, Silent Auction, Music, Bean Bag Tournament and more. Fun for the whole family. All proceeds benefit Stephanie Foote for her medical expenses since she was diagnosed with Cholangiocarcinoma.

Saint Joseph Catholic Church of Clarissa

409 John Street South, PO Box 5 Clarissa MN 56440

Website: www.fivestaracc.org

Parish Office: 218-756-2205 fivestaracc.sjc@gmail.com Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Secretary/Bookkeeper: Barb Brown Coordinators Religious Educa"on: Bev Desotell 320-594-6383 rbdesotell@gmail.com Kim Marstein 612-280-2403 kmarstein.sjc@gmail.com Prayer Chain Line: Kathy VanHeel 218-756-2215 Rita Walker 218-738-5781

Adora"on of the Blessed Sacrament Thursday from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.

Ministry Schedule Sunday, July 11th

Sacristan: Ardelle Feda EM: Ardelle Feda Lector: Shari Streit Ushers: Dave Streit, Trey Lancaster

June 27th Adult $1632.00 Maintenance $465.00 Loose $126.00 Vo!ve Candles $11.00 TOTAL $1758.00 Mass Count 95

Vacation Bible School—Attention K-5th Graders. We are planning for Vacation Bible School at SJC July 19, 20, 21, 22 from 8:30-11:00. We need a minimum of 10 participants, so please RSVP by July 6th so we can plan accordingly. All Children from the area are welcome to attend. Just give us a call. Contact SJC office (756-2205) Bev Desotell (594-6383) or Kim Marstein (612-280-2403). Clarissa Days Luncheon: Group 2 will be serving a luncheon on July 24th in church dining room. Come one, come all and enjoy the meal and good conversation! On July 5th, Octiva Shimota ,our senior parishioner, will celebrate her 100th Birthday! May her day be filled with smiles, love and laughter! Happy Birthday!

Five Star Area Catholic Community News

In May of 2019 a joint Pastoral Council was formed for the Five Star Area Catholic Community (ACC) Churches. This Council consisted of the ACC pastors, Deacon Schulzetenberg and two lay representa!ves from each of the parishes. The Diocese of Saint Cloud ACC Planning Commi(ee asked each of the 29 ACC’s within the diocese to establish goals and an ac!on plan to fulfill them. These were the goals and objec!ves established: Liturgy Goal 1: To establish a Five Star Catholic Community Liturgy Commi(ee to coordinate the planning and scheduling of liturgical celebra!ons for seasonal and special celebra!ons for our Five Star Catholic Community. The objec"ve for this goal has been met by forming a Five Star Area Catholic Community Liturgy Commi(ee with two representa!ves from each parish and they will meet in January and August of each year. Worship Goal 1: An!cipa!ng three priests to serve the 5 parishes of the Five Star Catholic Community, every parish will have at least one scheduled Sunday Mass and one Holy Day of Obliga!on Mass (either on the feast day or its vigil). Every parish shall also have at least one scheduled weekday Mass. The objec"ve was met along with crea!ng a Mass schedule if our ACC would be assigned two priests instead of three. The Sunday Mass schedule that is in our goal will be effec!ve the 2nd weekend in September with the change being St. Joseph, Grey Eagle Masses will be Saturday at 4:30 PM and Sunday at 10:30 PM, and St. John the Bap!st Swanville Mass will be at 8:30 AM on Sunday. Worship Goal 2: To promote adora!on of the Blessed Sacrament throughout our Five Star Area Catholic Community by strengthening support of the Perpetual Adora!on Chapel located at Saint Mary’s of Mount Carmel, Long Prairie through increased par!cipa!on. The objec"ve was met with the assistance of our pastors who have promoted it in their parishes, each in their own way.

Worship Goal 3: Create and implement a program that teaches the community the meaning, sacredness and significance of the Mass. This will primarily be done using the video series, Engaging the Mystery: Catechesis on the Mass. The objec"ve has only been par!ally met within the Faith Forma!on sessions, as our efforts were stunted by COVID-19 guidelines and restric!ons.

Communica"on Goal 1: To establish a common bulle!n for the Five Star Catholic Community. This objec"ve has been met as of July, 2020.

Communica"on Goal 2: To establish a common portal website for the parishes and schools. This objec"ve was met when a Five Star Area Catholic Community parish website was created in the Spring of 2020. Some parishes are con!nuing the use of their individual websites in addi!on to the ACC website.

Communica"on Goal 3: To introduce and implement the Evangelus My Parish App among the parishes. This objec"ve has only been par!ally fulfilled. Two of the parish are using this app and it will be introduced to the other parishes soon.

Communica"on Goal 4: Establish a common calendar to be used among the parish staff to coordinate events across the ACC. This objec"ve has been met with all five parish secretaries having access to the calendar.

Hospitality Goal 1: The Five Star Catholic Community will provide an ini!al one-day event, a progressive dinner in the Summer of 2020, hosted across the parishes. This objec"ve has been updated to a one-day retreat, in February 2021, for the people of the parishes.

The ACC council also established a Cons!tu!on and Bylaws for the ACC Pastoral Council which shall go into effect July 1, 2021. The Diocesan Planning Commi(ee asked that all parish councils be dissolved as of June 30, 2021, with the one ACC Pastoral Council to take their place. The representa!ves to ACC Pastoral Council will be in future bulle!n.

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It is Picture Time—Get Ready to To celebrate our Five Star Area Catholic Community family and strengthen the bond within our parishes we encourage you to be a part of our upcoming new photo directory. We are partnering with Universal Church Directories for this important project. A new directory: · Become a tool to celebrate our “new” 5 Star ACC, preserving this special !me in the life of our Parish.

· Becomes a las!ng record of our current membership.

Helps us get acquainted with each other by connec!ng faces with names.

PHOTOGRAPHY DATES St John the Bap!st, Swanville – September 14 and 15 St Joseph, Grey Eagle – September 16 to18 Christ the King, Browerville (includes St Joseph, Clarissa - photography at Browerville) – September 28 to 30, October 1 and 2, October 5 to 9 St Mary’s of Mount Carmel, Long Prairie – October 26 to 30, November 2 and 3

For your convenience, all photography and portrait viewing will take place at various loca!ons within the 5 Star ACC with no si/ng fee, pick out the !me and loca!on that best fits your schedule. You will have a variety of poses taken and one pose will be selected for the directory. In addi!on to your complimentary 8x10, you will have the opportunity to purchase addi!onal portraits on the day of your portrait session. To schedule your photography appointment online, simply go to www.ucdir.com, click on schedule your photography session on the right side, enter mn104 in the Church Code field and enter photos in the Church Password field. Follow the prompts to schedule your family’s appointment !me. If you have 6 or more in your family, please use 2 consecu!ve !me slots. The online scheduling op!on is available Monday through Friday. Look for addi!onal informa!on about the dates for weekend signups. Appointments fill up quickly, so schedule as soon as possible to secure your preferred date.

Some of our parishes have decided to have within their parish a Parish Advisory Commi(ee with their parish subcommi(ees repor!ng to them

Thank you to the following ACC members for their dedicated !me and talent over the past two years: Pete Bleess, Linda Bleess (Clarissa); Karen Busch, Beverly Geraets (Browerville) Mark, Linda Gohman (Grey Eagle) Deacon Jim and Doug Schmidt (Long Prairie) Al Wessel, Julie Hollerman (Swanville) Fr. Mitchell, Fr. Omar and Fr. Ron. Also thank you to Marilyn Muellner who was a representa!ve when we first began mee!ng.

We asked parishioners to submit a name for our ACC and Lester Berscheit submi(ed Five Star Area Catholic Community. Thank you Lester!

Thank you for your prayers and your pa!ence during this transi!on. May God bless you, and our good efforts, going forward.

Five Star Area Catholic Community News Con"nued

ST. CLOUD DIOCESE NEWS

SAVE THE DATE: OCTOBER 23 – Diocesan Ministry Day 2021– One Body: Gathered, Nourished, Sent We’ve got Spirit! Yes, we do! We’ve got Spirit. How about you? This year, Diocesan Ministry Day will be a rousing celebra!on of all that we are as a diocese. This rally-themed day, to be held at Saint John’s Abbey and University, will honor the gi%s of each of our parishes and ACCs. Save the date to come and

cheer on the whole diocese and be filled with the love of community and the spiritual gi%s of our faith. All are welcome to a(end this event. For more informa!on or to register, visit h#ps://stcdio.org/2021-diocesan-ministry-day.

Bishop Ke(ler recently wrote a le(er to the people of the diocese about the decision by the U.S. bishops to move forward with the dra%ing of a teaching document about the Eucharist. This decision has received much media a(en!on, and some of the repor!ng about it has misconstrued the nature of the document. Read Bishop Ke(ler's column at h#ps://stcdio.org/2021/06/25/bishop-ke#ler-my-hopes-for-a-teaching-document-on-the-eucharist/.

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HIDDEN TREASURE CHRISTIAN BOOKS & GIFTS

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Countryside Plumbing & Heating, LLCPlumbing, Heating, A/C, Softeners & Fixtures

Rod Erickson ~ Owner 320-732-681015 Lake Charlotte Rd Master License # 59385PM Long Prairie, MN Refrig. Cert. Tech Type I, II

www.mn-bank.comMember FDIC

Dahlman Abstract Company320-732-3997

42 3rd St N, Suite 4Long Prairie, MN 56347

Incorporated Since 1958

FREIE’S SEPTIC SERVICEDoug Freie, Owner

Browerville, MN 320-732-3163 • FreiesSepticService.com

STEIN CHAPEL333 1st Ave. N. - Long Prairie

320.732.2629www.williamsdingmann.com

Funerals • Cremations • Preplanning

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CameraInspectionof Lines

Personal Injury AttorneysOffices in Long Prairie, Little Falls & Walker

Joseph A. Krueger • FrAnz J. VAncurA800-450-6112

office@brownkrueger.com www.brownkrueger.com

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1800 2nd St. S. • PO Box 72Sauk Centre, MN 56378

320.351.3908 • mbcdrainage@yahoo.com

MBC Drainage LLC

Council 1636Charity, Unity, Fraternity & Patriotism

For Membership information callJoe Muenzhuber GK • 320-815-6447

PrimusCarpet & Upholstery

Rejuvenate & clean yourfurnishings with dependable

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ASFELD TAX SERVICE Karen Asfeld, Enrolled Agent

Over 23 Years ExperienceIndividual • Farm • Business • Bookkeeping • Payroll Services

IRS Representation • Tax Consulting & Questions

320-594-7000karenasfeld@gmail.com • karenasfeldtax.com

Jim’s Electric ServiceSince 1977 • Quality & Service

Jim Schulzetenberg

PO Box 88, Greenwald, MN 56352

PH: 320-987-3587 • electric@meltel.net

St. Mary’s Council of Catholic Women

Supporting, empowering, and educating Catholic women

in spirituality, leadership, and service.

Schmeez Concrete & Brick & Stone• Driveways • Sidewalks • Patios

• Brick • Stone • Garge Floors Exposed Aggregate

Scott Schmiesing • 320.241.3805

JIM WOESTE AUTO SALES AND SERVICE

Looking for a great car... Just look for our Star Contact - Jim Woeste

626 Lake St S - Hwy 71 S 320-732-3874 or 888-732-3874 Long Prairie, MN 56347 jimwoesteauto@gmail.com

Statema Backhoe Service, llcMPCA CERTIFIED SEPTIC SYSTEMS

FREE ESTIMATE FROM DESIGN TO INSTALLATION • COMPLIANCE INSPECTIONS

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Andy Statema • 320-594-2912 • 320-594-6347

29561 Pacer DriveBrowerville, MN 56438adam@nonameconst.com.com

Owners: Glen (218) 639-5888 Adam (218) 296-0400

Roofing SidingDecksDrywall

WindowsRemodelingNew ConstructionPost Frame

MARTY HOST(320) 594-6410

Browerville

FINANCIAL PLANNING & INSURANCE

(320) 594-2223

Browerville

FineWoodStructures.com

A Sign of Quality Since 1984430 State St W • (320) 285-2663

Real Estate • Personal Injury • Probate & Trusts* Real Property Law Specialist, Certified by the Real Property Section of MSBA

229 Central Ave., Long Prairie • (320) 732-1919

* Thomas H. Sellnow * Jason R. SellnowToll Free (877) 297-1125

Law Office P.A.

Big Stone Excavating18651 Morrison Line Rd

Swanville, MNCell: 320-360-5351

320-547-3124

“A little dirt never hurt.”

Clarissa S t a p l e s 218-756-3533 218-894-3360

Driveway Grading Backhoe Services

Tree Felling/Removal

612-889-1793Call Lucas Broz - parishioner

Dyna-Mike’s Automotive(218) 756-2145

ClarissaLIGHT TRUCK & AUTO REPAIR • TIRES • DIAGNOSTICS

Eagle Bend (320) 761-9485

Indoor & Outdoor dining

Featuring Two Distinct Nine Hole Courses

Independent News Herald • Verndale Sun • Endless Ink

218-756-2131 • Clarissa

PRINTING & PUBLISHING, INC.Est. 2000

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Including Delivery, Residential Landscaping & Bobcat Work

www.dkstree.com320-630-0670 - David Kuhl

KEEP YOUR DREAMS IN DRIVE. Call me today at (320) 732-3659

Douglas Schmidt,Agent 11 Central Ave.

Long Prairie, MN 56347 dschmid4@amfam.com

American Family Mutual Insurance Company, S.I.American Family Insurance Company,6000 American Parkway, Madison, WI 53783006441 – Rev. 11/15 ©2015 – 7322402

Central Lakes Landscape & Construction LLC

Design • Planting • Retaining Walls • Patios • Remodeling

Ken Frieler 320-491-8444 Grey Eagle

Korblick Excavating, llc

218.756.3760 | 320.760.6446

20105 County 84 Clarissa24 hr Emergency Service

TRACTOR/SCRAPER • GPS DOZER • EXCAVATOR LASER GRADER• BOBCAT

Adam Morrill(320) 304-1678

John Ecker(320) 630-3296

Browerville, MN

Todd CountryVeterinary Clinic

Professional Care for your pets & farm animals

Clarissa: 218-756-2226Long Prairie: 320-732-6922

LADY SLIPPER DAIRY, LLC Grass Fed Beef, Pigs, Turkey & Chicken Eggs

Roy & Teresa Perish Parishioners

Long Prairie (320) 429-5201

Joseph A Krueger • Franz J VancurePersonal Injury | Estate Planning - ProbateReal Estate | Buslness Law | Municipal Law

Family Law | Litigation1740 W Saint Germain St. | St. Cloud

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