THE SECOND WEEK OF LENT • FEBRUARY 21, 2016

The Church of

St. George Mass Schedule

Weekend Masses: Saturday: 4:00 pm Sunday: 9:15am Spanish Mass: Sunday: 5:00 pm Weekday & Holy Day Masses: Consult schedule inside bulletin.

Sacramental Life Reconciliation: Individual: Saturday at 3:00-3:45pm Communal: Offered during Advent and Lent Adoration: 9:00am-10:00pm Monday-Friday Call: Jean Kottemann (952) 471-7485

Baptism, Anointing of the Sick, Marriage: Contact the Parish Office (952) 473-1247 Pastoral visits to the sick & home-bound: Contact the Parish Office

Parish Staff (952-473-1247)

Secretary: Sara Dore ext100 Latino Ministry: Melba Reyes ext101 Faith Formation: Amy McEvoy ext102 Bookkeeper: Paula Luna ext103 Music: Kelly Kadlec ext105

Bldg. & Grounds Pete Meyer (952) 472-7449 Jim Maas (763) 479-5890 Bldg., Grounds & Supplies Mike Dombeck - Cell (612) 716-7107

Cemetery 401 Willow Drive • Long Lake

Deacon Joe Kittok (763) 221-6658 John Hughes (612) 804-2449 Paul Bennett (952) 200-7399

Parish Pastoral Council * meeting minutes posted on church bulletin boards

Chair Dick Speeter (952) 475-1244 Vice Chair John Hughes (952) 476-0445 Secretary Mary Shearer (952) 334-3084 Trustee Douglas Williams (952) 471-0770 Trustee William Kottemann (952) 471-7485

Other Parish Pastoral Council Members: Camille Curtiss Mike Dombeck John Ballin Michelle Flannery Joe Konicek Daren Grothaus Maria Ines Hitateguy

THE CHURCH OF ST. GEORGE Church and Parish Office Established 1916 133 North Brown Road • Long Lake, MN 55356

Pastor Phone: (952) 473-1247 • Fax: (952) 404-0129 Fr. Mark Juettner (952) 473-1247 x 104 Office Hours: Tues/Wed/Thurs 9-3pm & Fri , 9-1pm Fr. Juettner- After Hours: juet79@hotmail.com Office E-mail: stgeorge@msn.com EMERGENCY LINE TO FR. JUETTNER: www.stgeorgelonglake.org To report an after hour medical emergency or death, call (952) 473-1247 X 150.

For information about the Knights of Columbus, please contact Daren Grothaus at 952-472-8070.

For information about the Women’s Council, please contact President Susan Handley at 513-236-4686.

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Thank you to all our visitors, guests and extended family members for joining us this weekend. Call the office at (952) 473-1247 or email us at stgeorge@msn.com if you would like more information about the parish or to register.

WELCOME to . . . THE CHURCH OF ST. GEORGE

A Letter from the Pastor

Dear Parishioners, During the Jubilee Year of Mercy, and now especially within this Season of Lent, we desire to explore further the “language of Mercy.” It is a word that seems to have a profoundly religious meaning and is used rarely in other contexts, except perhaps in a courtroom when the accused, found guilty, “throws himself at the mercy of the court.” Since our Holy Father Pope Francis called this year a time for mercy, the faithful are inspired with the response of trying to understand the fuller meaning of that word in our Lenten reflections. In the MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR LENT 2016, the Holy Father stated that “mercy expresses God’s way of reaching out to the sinner, offering him a new chance to look at himself, convert, and believe, thus restoring his relationship with him. In Jesus crucified, God shows his desire to draw near to sinners, however far they may have strayed from him. In this way he hopes to soften the hardened heart.” God’s mercy has the power to transform human hearts. Pope Francis said that mercy enables each one of us, through the experience of a faithful love, to become merciful in turn. He recalls Jesus’ address to his disciples that they likewise should “be merciful as your heavenly Father is merciful” in their response to correcting offenses and rebuilding bridges in relationships that have been torn apart by transgressions that alienate and resentments that crush. “In an ever new miracle, divine mercy shines forth in our lives, inspiring each of us to love our neighbor and to devote ourselves to what the Church’s tradition calls the spiritual and corporal works of mercy. These works remind us that faith finds expression in concrete everyday actions meant to help our neighbors in body and spirit: by feeding, visiting, comforting and instructing them. On such things will we be judged. For this reason, I expressed my hope that “the Christian people may reflect on the corporal and spiritual works of mercy; this will be a way to reawaken our conscience, too often grown dull in the face of poverty, and to enter more deeply into the heart of the Gospel where the poor have a special experience of God’s mercy.” During the season of Lent now in this Jubilee Year we

have a special time to explore and improve any broken relationships we have found injurious and harmful to our emotional, psychological and spiritual lives. It is “a favorable time to overcome our existential alienation by listening to God’s word and by practicing the works of mercy. In the corporal works of mercy, we touch the flesh of Christ in our brothers and sisters who need to be fed, clothed, sheltered, visited; in the spiritual works of mercy – counsel, instruction, forgiveness, admonishment and prayer – we touch more directly our own sinfulness. The corporal and spiritual works of mercy must never be separated. By touching the flesh of the crucified Jesus in the suffering, sinners can receive the gift of realizing that they too are poor and in need.” The language of Mercy, the meaning of Mercy and the purpose of Mercy are to be pondered devoutly and pursued vigorously so that both the offender and offended will be restored and broken hearts and deflated spirits will be made wholesome and holy. Mercy produces a new heart and a new spirit in which to live, rejoice, and mirror God’s glory. Indeed, God’s Mercy comes to us most especially through the Sacrament of Penance. That very religious experience of the confession of sins and absolution of wrongs brings us into a sacred moment in time where God’s gracious love and compassionate mercy are keenly felt. We hear, know and correctly believe that, on this side of heaven, through the administration of the priest confessor, the merciful Lord has cleansed all sorrowful sinners of their wrongs and has expiated their guilt. As these days of Lent proceed, let us prepare well our hearts and consciences for a worthy reception of the Sacrament of Mercy. Let us hear the efficacious language of His absolving words and know the true meaning of the Cross He bore and suffered for our redemption.

Fr. Mark Juettner, Pastor

Centennial Corner By Meg Flannery Hello parishioners! I am excited to share what I have learned about the history of the Church of St. George. Please get in touch with me if you have any information or memories that would add to the story of our church. My email is mgflannnery@gmail.com and my phone number is 952-913-3136. Left: The original Church of St. George, circa 1920’s.

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HOSPITALITY SUNDAY A er 9:15 am Mass on Sunday

Please consider helping with this ministry. Feb. 28 Pearsons Mar. 6 Please sign up Mar 13 Teens

There is sign-up sheet for the calendar year in the Community Center. Training is available. Call Mike Dombeck at 952.475.2649 (H) or 612.716.7107 (C)

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS ************************** Next Meeting Thursday, March 3, 2016, at 7pm

God Bless—The St. George Knights of Columbus

WOMEN’S COUNCIL Next Meeting: Thursday, March 3rd, at 10am Thank you so much to the 25 ladies who made blankets at last month’s meeting! How lucky we are to have such special, giving women in our parish! The group made a large number of blankets for the Minnetonka Life Care Center and Vinland and enjoyed fun and fellowship in the process!

TOUR of FRANCE in JUBILEE YEAR Celebrate the 2016 Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy with a special 10-day pilgrimage through France with Fr. Mark Juettner, Pastor of the Church of St. George in Long Lake, MN, starting Sept. 16! Highlights include Paris (Notre Dame, Louvre, Versailles), Beaches of Normandy, Lisieux (St. Therese), Nevers (St. Bernadette), Palace of the Popes in Avignon and Marseille. We’ll also visit the local Shrines of Miraculous Medal, St. Vincent de Paul, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, St. John Vianney, and La Salette, along with museums, cathedrals & a winery. Limited spaces available and spots filling up fast! For more information and to hold your spot, please visit www.stgeorgelonglake.org and click on 2016 Trip to France, or contact Fr. Juettner at: juet79@hotmail.com or 952-473-1247 x104. Brochures available in print or online. There will be another meeting for prospective travelers on Thursday, March 31st at 6:30 pm in the parish community center. Come and learn more information at this travel show with a powerpoint presentation about the trip when the Globus travel representative is once again present. This is also a good time to register! FISH FRY at St. George after Stations of the Cross on March 18th 6pm Stations of the Cross 6:30pm Fish Fry in the Community Center See details in next week’s bulletin! 2016 Archdiocesan Men’s Conference All men from our parish are invited to the upcoming Men’s Conference where Bishop Cozzens will begin a new Archdiocesan initiative called The Catholic Watchmen - Calling men to be protectors, providers and leaders of their family and parish. The conference includes: Mass, breakfast, dynamic speakers, and will be held on Saturday, February 27th from 8am- 12:30pm in the Anderson Fieldhouse of the University of St. Thomas, Saint Paul. The doors open at 7 a.m. for Adoration and Confession. The cost is $20 per adult; $10 per student (up to high school senior). Find more details, including ways to register, at www.archspm.org/Events. For questions or more information contact Susanna Bolle at bolles@archspm.org or 651-291-4411 ENDING POLITICAL HOMELESSNESS: Participate in your local precinct caucus on March 1 and promote a consistent ethic of life in Minnesota. Many Catholics feel a sense of “political homelessness,” as no party seems to advance a consistent ethic of life. But Minnesota Catholics have a fast-approaching opportunity to be a part of the solution. On March 1, local precinct caucuses will be held throughout the state. Precinct caucuses are an important step in the political process, in which parties nominate candidates and form party platforms. A unified Catholic voice at the caucus level can play a large role in ending “political homelessness” by urging political parties to adopt positions that foster human flourishing from conception to natural death. The Minnesota Catholic Conference can equip you to make a difference by being a voice for human dignity and the common good at your precinct caucus. Whether you’re a seasoned caucus-goer or have never gotten involved before, the MCC website provides helpful resources, including an explanation of the caucus process and sample resolutions. Visit the Minnesota Catholic Conference website at mncc.org and click on the “Ending Political Homelessness” slide to access these resources (or visit mncc.org/mn-caucusing-cheat-sheet/) To find out where your local precinct caucus will be held, call 651-293-1200 (Democratic) or 651-222-0022 (Republican), or visit caucusfinder.sos.state.mn (major and minor party information included).

STATIONS of the CROSS During Lent You are invited to participate in the Stations of the Cross every Friday of Lent. The Stations will take place at 6:30pm every Friday except for March 18th when they will be held at 6pm prior to the 6:30pm Fish Fry. Please attend these very meaningful Lenten services.

MINISTRY SCHEDULE February 27-28, 2016

4:00PM SATURDAY • February 27 Greeters: The Tucker Family Lector: Bryan Hendricks Eucharistic Ministers: Karen Kreuger, Mary Shearer, Heidi Hedberg Altar Servers: Will and A.J. Hedberg 9:15AM SUNDAY • February 28 Greeters: The Dombeck Family Lector: Pat Doherty Eucharistic Ministers: Karen Speeter, Mike Dombeck, Glenn Slaughter, Barb O’Brien, Doug Williams Altar Servers: John Ballin, Jillian Dore

THIS WEEK’S CHURCH ACTIVITIES

Tues. 02/23 Divine Will Group 9:15am Tues. 02/23 Long Lake Assisted Living Service 11am Tues. 02/23 Parish Council Meeting 7pm Wed. 02/23 Haven Homes 10am Wed. 02/24 Cherub Choir Rehearsal 6pm-6:25pm Wed. 02/24 Faith Formation, 1-8 6:30pm-7:45pm Wed. 02/24 Confirmation Class 6:30pm-7:45pm Wed. 02/24 Choir Rehearsal 6:30-8:15pm Thurs. 02/25 AA Meeting 7pm Fri. 02/26 Stations of the Cross 6:30pm

UPCOMING CHURCH ACTIVITIES

Sun. 02/28 Confirmation Youth Group 6:30pm Tues. 03/01 Divine Will Group 9:15am Tues. 03/01 Catholicism Series 6:30-8pm Wed. 03/02 Cherub Choir Rehearsal 6pm-6:25pm Wed. 03/02 Faith Formation, 1-8 6:30pm-7:45pm Wed. 03/02 Choir Rehearsal 6:30-8:15pm Thurs. 03/03 Women’s Council Meeting 10am Thurs. 03/03 Knights of Columbus Meeting 7pm Thurs. 03/03 AA Meeting 7pm Fri. 03/04 Stations of the Cross 6:30pm Tues. 03/08 Catholicism Series 6:30-8pm Wed. 03/09 Cherub Choir Rehearsal 6pm-6:25pm Wed. 03/09 Faith Formation, 1-8 6:30pm-7:45pm Wed. 03/09 Confirmation Class 6:30pm-7:45pm Wed. 03/09 Choir Rehearsal 6:30-8:15pm Thurs. 03/10 AA Meeting 7pm Fri. 03/11 Stations of the Cross 6:30pm Sat. 03/12 First Reconciliation Retreat 9am-noon Tues. 03/15 Trails of Orono Mass 10am Tues. 03/15 Parish Communal Penance 7pm Fri. 03/18 Stations of the Cross 6pm Fri. 03/18 Lenten Fish Fry 6:30pm Tues. 03/22 Parish Council Meeting 7pm Wed. 03/23 Individual Reconciliation 11am-12pm, 6-7pm Sun. 03/27 Confirmation Youth Group 6:30pm

FISCAL YEAR 2015/2016: Stewardship Update January 30-31

General Collection $ 4,472.00 Total: $ 4,472.00 Total Budget to date $ 128,000.00 Total Collected to date: $ 146,360.25 Net/(deficit): $ 18,360.25 Other Donations: Spanish Mass $ 155.75 Hospitality $ 26.00 Votives $ 4.00

Weekly Mass Schedule and Intentions: Sat. 02/20 4:00 PM † John and Mary Stavish Sun. 02/21 9:15 AM † Richard Schieffer Sun. 02/21 5:00 PM Spanish Mass Tues. 02/23 8:30 AM † Mary Ferrell Wed. 02/24 8:30 AM † Mary Ferrell

Thur. 02/25 8:30 AM Special Intention: Vina King Fri. 02/26 8:30 AM † Donna Anderson Sat. 02/27 4:00 PM † Lee and Ann Kampa Sun. 02/28 9:15 AM † Marilyn Maas Sun. 02/28 5:00 PM Spanish Mass

Today’s Readings

First Reading -- The Lord made a covenant with his faithful servant, Abram, saying, "To your descendants I give this land" (Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18). Psalm -- The Lord is my light and my salvation (Psalm 27). Second Reading -- We await the Lord Jesus, who will change us to conform with his glorified body (Philippians 3:17 -- 4:1 [3:20 -- 4:1]). Gospel -- Peter, James, and John witness the transfiguration of Jesus on the mountain (Luke 9:28b-36).

Readings for the Week of February 21, 2016

Monday: 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 23:1-12 Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31:5-6, 14-16; Mt 20:17-28 Thursday: Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 16:19-31 Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a; 17b-28a; Ps 105:16- 21; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 Sunday: Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15; Ps 103:1-4, 6-8, 11; 1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12; Lk 13:1-9 Alternate readings (Year A): Ex 17:3-7; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; Jn 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42]

Reflection LET NOTHING DISTURB YOU

Let nothing disturb you, Nothing frighten you. All things are passing. God never changes.

Patient endurance attains all things. Whoever possesses God lacks nothing,

God alone is sufficient. --St. Teresa of Ávila

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