Lumen Christi CATHOLIC

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1 Lumen Christi CATHOLIC COMMUNITY 2055 Bohland Avenue Saint Paul, MN Phone We are called to be the Light of Christ in the world. Mission Statement March 18, 2018 Fifth Sunday of Lent I will place my law within them and write it upon their hearts; I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Jeremiah 31:33

2 March 18, 2018 Calendar Sunday, March 18 5th Sunday of Lent Music Ministry: Adult Choir at 8:30 am Mass Scrutiny 3 at 8:30 Mass Faith Formation 9:00 am 2nd Fl. Classrooms Music Ministry: Handbell Choir at 10:30 am Mass Children s Liturgy of the Word at 10:30 Mass Confirmation Small Grps 12:30 pm 2nd Fl. Classrms Monday, March 19 Bridge 11:30 am 1CON Tuesday, March 20 RCIA 11:00 am Rm 237 PrimeTimers Mtg. 1:30 pm 1CON Wednesday, March 21 Bridge 1:00 pm 1CON Adult Choir 6:30 pm CH Confirmation Small Groups 6:30 pm 2nd Fl. Classrms Thursday, March 22 Turning Points Book Presentation 8:30 am Senior Yoga 2:00 pm CR Junior Choir 5:15 pm CH Handbell Choir 6:30 pm CH Friday, March 23 Stations of the Cross 5:30 pm CH Liturgical Décor 6:00 pm CH Saturday, March 24 Confession 3:30-4:00 pm CH Music Ministry at 4:30 Mass: Handbell Choir 1CON Sunday, March 25 Palm Sunday Music Ministry: Junior Choir at 8:30 Mass Music Ministry: Adult Choir at 10:30 Mass No Faith Formation No Children s Liturgy at 10:30 Mass Liturgical Décor 11:30 am CH Confirmation Small Grps 12:30 pm 2nd Fl. Classrms Parish Prayer Line Lumen Christi has a Prayer Ministry to pray for your requests. Leave your prayer requests at x101 or volunteer@lumenchristicc.org Parish News Eucharistic Adoration We are now offering Eucharistic Adoration in our daily Mass chapel on Mondays from after Mass (8:30 am) until noon. Everyone is invited to drop in during those times. If you know you will come regularly it will be very helpful if you could add your name and phone or to our list so that we know who is coming and if one of the regular people cannot come they can contact you. This list is located on the bulletin board just outside the chapel. The chapel will be closed on holiday Mondays including Easter Monday. Everyone is always welcome to pray in the main church near the tabernacle. Sr. Lynore Accepts a New Position Starting in June Sister Lynore has shared with us that she will be leaving her position here at the parish in order to accept the Religious Fund for Retirement position in the Archdiocese. The RFR position is directed by the Delegate for Religious, who is Sister Carolyn Puccio, CSJ. Sister Lynore has been with us for the past six years, and is the first director of worship we ve had at Lumen Christi. Her farewell weekend will be June We hope to have the worship director position filled by early this summer. We wish Sister Lynore all the best in this new adventure and are grateful to her for her tireless work on behalf of our parish. Please pray for Cecilia Asleson who died recently. May she rest in peace with our risen Savior. Stations of the Cross Friday at 5:30 pm We have added a social justice reflection for each station from the Maryknoll Sisters which helps us to pray for the suffering in our world. The entire Stations last about half an hour. Global Solidarity Collection Our struggling brothers and sisters in Africa, Latin America, Central and Eastern Europe, and all those who receive much needed aid through Catholic Relief Services thank you for your support and generosity. Create in me a clean heart, O God.

3 LUMEN CHRISTI CATHOLIC COMMUNITY Preparing for Holy Week Palm Sunday Procession On Palm Sunday, you are invited to walk in procession throughout church, in remembrance of Jesus' solemn entry into Jerusalem. This year, we will meet under the red fabric arch in the Tabernacle Chapel, and begin the procession from there. Because we need all the aisles for the procession, church doors will be closed when the procession begins; latecomers will be asked to wait in the Gathering Area or, if you come into church after Mass begins, you will be automatically included in the procession! We hope to see you in the Tabernacle Chapel before Mass, and we welcome all ages to participate in this solemn walk at the beginning of Holy Week. Holy Thursday Foot Washing Ritual March 29, during the 7:00 pm Mass To participate in this simple ritual is to see one another as individual human beings, with whom we share the dignity of being made in the image of God. In having your feet washed by Father Paul, you participate in Jesus own example of service. Children, youth and adults have participated in the past all are welcome to do so again this year. To participate, call or sign up in the parish office and Sister Lynore will get back to you with more information. Thank you! Good Friday Veneration of the Cross As we have done at the 3:00 pm service the past few years, the procession to venerate the cross will be offered at three sections of church: the cross will first be held at the sacristy aisle, and when everyone from that section of church has venerated the cross, it will then be carried to the Tabernacle-side aisle, and finally, brought to the middle aisle for veneration. Please walk down each section of the aisles (double file) to venerate the cross, as you do for the communion procession. Did You Know? Good Question! The white sanctuary candle lit during the Tenebrae service Good Friday evening is re-lit from the Easter fire Holy Saturday night; from that flame we light the new Paschal Candle, the assembly's Vigil tapers, the altar candles and the vigil lights. The white candle then remains lit in the Sanctuary lamp in the Tabernacle Chapel throughout Easter Week. There are many similar connections between the Treasures of the Holy Week services--by attending all of the services, you will experience the inter-relatedness between the cross, the water, the oils, the catechumens, the decor, the candles and the rituals. This year, do consider participating in the Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Vigil services--and enjoy finding many Sacred Treasure connections! Preparing for Holy Week Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Please continue to pray for those preparing for initiation sacraments at Easter Vigil and during the Easter season: Duane Nomeland who will be baptized, confirmed and celebrate first Eucharist at Vigil. Oliver Heitzman, Emily Tong-Lakatos and Taylor Millikan who will be received into full communion and confirmed. Lee-za Matthews who will be confirmed and celebrate first Eucharist. Collections Holy Thursday Collection The monetary collection on Holy Thursday follows the foot washing ritual and presentation of holy oils, and is another way to participate in service to our neighbor in need. The collection will be taken in support of our Families Moving Forward fund. Thank you for your generosity. Pontifical Good Friday Collection Pope Francis has asked all parishes around the world to take up a collection for Christians in the Holy Land on March 30. Your financial gifts enable the Franciscan community to provide education, formation, build homes for the poor and orphans, support senior care facilities and preserve Christians shrines all in the Holy Land. And most important during this time of war and unrest, this collection will provide humanitarian aid to refugees. On March 30, please stand in solidarity with the Church in the Holy Land and help our Franciscan brothers and sisters. If you would like to make a donation for Easter memorial flowers, please fill out the form below, put it in an envelope marked Easter Environment and drop it in the collection basket or mail it to the parish office. Donor s Name: In Memory of: In Honor of:

4 LUMEN CHRISTI CATHOLIC COMMUNITY Faith Formation Do it. Justice LC Justice St. Paul s Letter to the Romans Bible Study There is still room in the small group Bible study that begins on Thursday April 5. The group will meet from 9:30-11:00 am under the guidance of parishioner Joe Rigatuso. The topic is the letter to the Romans. Please contact Phyllis Hamill-Little in the parish office if you d like to participate. What s Going On at the Easter Vigil? First Thursday Adult Faith Formation April 5 at 7:00 pm, Community Room Have you wondered why we do what we do to initiate new Catholics? Have you wondered why the Easter Vigil is the Mother of all feasts? What s with the long, sung prayer in the dark church, lit only by candles? Bring your questions, your memories, your joy at having celebrated well the great mysteries of our faith. Kathryn Lien, liturgist and musician, will lead participants through a prayerful reflection and conversation about our great Easter liturgies. Questions? Contact Phyllis Hamill-Little in the parish office. No Children s Liturgy Word or Faith Formation March 25 or April 1 Confirmation WILL meet on March 25 Lumen Christi Library Down the Main Hallway GETTING TO KNOW SAINT JEANNE JUGAN: FOUNDRESS OF THE LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR by Dedier Chardez. This is a nicely illustrated telling of the story of Jeanne, who established the order in 19th century Brittany, France. She gave herself completely to the service of the elderly poor, recognizing in them the presence of Jesus. The work of Jeanne lives on today on five continents, especially here in St. Paul at 320 Exchange St. Worthy reading for school-age children through adults. c2013 Lumen Christi Used Book Sale Fri., April 20, 6:00-8:00 pm, Sat., April 21, 8:30 am - 6:00 pm, Sun., April 22, 8:30 am - Noon Please donate books, records, games and puzzles. Volunteers needed for set-up Friday, April 20 Please drop off your donations at Highland Catholic Donations are accepted at Lumen Christi on the weekends. (Please drop off books after Easter.) Contact Highland Catholic School: or Amy Murphy: with questions. Proceeds from the sale will go to the school fund. IMMIGRATION SPOTLIGHT: Lebo Moore Lebo Moore, daughter of parishioners Mary Wagner and Bill Moore, is proud of the Minnesota Food Association (MFA) for which she works. She s proud not just because of the organic and sustainable agriculture that the organization fosters, but also because of the many people, especially new immigrants, whom she teaches how to farm as the earth is treated respectfully. For many of her clients, she is an answer to how to return to working the land as they had in their native countries and to spend glorious days in the sun growing produce for CSAs (community supported agriculture), Farmers Markets and wholesale markets such as schools, restaurants and grocery stores, all while learning how to become a small business person. The stories of these new farmers span an array of countries: Laos, Mexico, Guatemala, Somalia, Bhutan, Nepal and the list goes on. While Lebo said that her clients are never queried about their immigration status, she knows that some are frightened by what they see happening to some they know whom immigration authorities have picked up. They often are in a position of uncertainty because of language differences or lack of awareness of rights and resources. To read some of these immigrants stories and their experience working the earth here in Minnesota, go to Thanks for sharing your story, Lebo. Morning Book Group TURNING POINTS: Discovering Meaning & Passion in Turbulent Times Book group discussion and presentation: Thursday, March 22, 9:00 am, First Fl. Conf. Room In response to popular demand a Morning Book Group with an added bonus: The book authors are local and will appear at book group meetings. The first book, TURN- ING POINTS: Discovering Meaning and Passion in Turbulent Times, is an anthology by the Peace and Social Justice Writers Group at The Loft in Minneapolis. The essayists look back on the critical moments in their lives and share their experiences and insights. Books are available after daily mass and some weekends and on Amazon. Local authors and presenters: Jackie Mosio, Roy Wolff and Juan Linares.

5 LUMEN CHRISTI CATHOLIC COMMUNITY Council Connections The Discipleship and Parish Life Ministry Council met with the Finance Council and discussed helping ministry leaders engage more in understanding the budgets they work with, and also the types of need we have in the parish for supporting volunteer opportunities. Those opportunities include outreach into our community, and the quality of the experience of LCCC volunteer ministers. DPL has taken steps to grow and deepen volunteer ministry experiences in conjunction with Neighborhood House staff. There will be opportunities for LCCC parishioners in the near future. Faith Formation Ministry Council looks forward to the progress of the volunteer database committee. Meanwhile, we continue to prepare our survey for soliciting feedback and ideas to make our Sacramental Preparation more welcoming. We also look forward to our collaboration with the Worship Ministry Council with ways we can make the Mass more welcoming. School Ministry Council The Highland Catholic Home and School is sponsored a Safety Seminar for parents and guardians Febraur 22 at 7:00 pm in the cafeteria. Worship Ministry Council met with the School Ministry Council and clarified the opportunities for children and families to participate in weekend liturgies. They completed a short Worship Ministry Council Survey and actions were taken. Pastoral Care Anointing of the Sick and Dying "By the sacred anointing of the sick and the prayer of the priests the whole Church commends those who are ill to the suffering and glorified Lord, that he may raise them up and save them. And indeed she exhorts them to contribute to the good of the People of God by freely uniting themselves to the Passion and death of Christ." CCC, no The second Sacrament of Healing is the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. This sacrament unites the sick to the sufferings of Christ and gives them the strength of Christ to endure their sufferings but also to transform their sufferings into redemptive suffering. For those who are dying, this sacrament prepares them for their journey to Heaven. U. S. Catholic Catechism for Adults Chp. 19 How did Jesus show his care for the whole person body, soul, mind and heart? How does uniting my suffering with the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus transform its meaning? Community Events Alzheimer s/dementia Caregiver Support Group Alton Memory Care, 1306 Alton St., St. Paul, Are you caring for someone affected by memory loss and needing extra support? You are invited to join a meeting the third Wednesday of every month at 5:00 pm. The facilitator is trained by the Alzheimer s Association. There is no commitment to attend monthly. Come and see if this is the support you are needing. There is a one time registration call to Kristen Edson at Twin Cities Prison Ministry Workshop 9:00 am-1:00 pm, Saturday, April 7 Mary Mother of the Church, 3333 Cliff Rd, Burnsville Learn how you can be involved in various Prison Ministry activities. Speakers and panel discussion will provide overviews about activities, both outside and inside prisons. Lunch-a-rama - pick up your meal and mingle with those active in Prison Ministry who can answer questions. Pre-registration requested, walk in registration accepted. Attendance is free - lunch provided (free will offering). For information or to register: or call Jayne or Fay tcpm.fay@gmail.com. Discover Your Inner Disciple 5th Sunday of Lent When Jesus heard about the illness of his friend, Lazarus, he responded, This does not lead to death; rather it is for God s glory, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it. Every aspect of our lives our sufferings as well as our gifts can, if surrendered to Christ, lead to blessing for ourselves and others. Save by God s Love Because the people broke the old covenant, God promised a new covenant, not in the blood of oxen and other animals, but in the blood of the Son, Jesus Christ. This new covenant, foreseen from afar by Jeremiah and the prophets, was not to be engraved on stone, or written on paper, but carved on our hearts, so that we might know God intimately. Not by keeping many laws are we to be saved, but by the love of God, living and real in our hearts through the sacrifice of Christ. Our Eucharist is the pledge of that indwelling of Christ, and of our response of praise and thanksgiving to God for the mercy, love, and kindness shown to us in forgiving our sins and cleansing our hearts of everything evil. God issues this invitation to intimacy by offering us the chance to have our sufferings transformed into the perfect love of the Savior, who first loved us.copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

6 MASS INTENTIONS Saturday 17 4:30 pm Clair Galdonik Sunday 18 8:30 am Lumen Christi 10:30 am Chuck Homan Monday 19 7:45 am Ed & Marjorie Heinen Tuesday 20 7:45 am Wednesday 21 7:45 am Thursday 22 7:45 am Friday 23 7:45 am Saturday 24 4:30 pm Sunday 25 8:30 am Lumen Christi 10:30 am 5th Sunday of Lent, Year A Readings HYMNAL 916 TODAY S READINGS First Reading I will put my spirit in you that you may live. (Ezekiel 37:12-14). Psalm With the Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemption. (Psalm 130). Second Reading The Spirit of the one who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you. (Romans 8:8-11.) Gospel Jesus told her, I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live. (John 11:1-45). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42 Thursday: Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9; Jn 8:51-59 Friday: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42 Saturday: Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56 Sunday: Mk 11:1-10 Is 50:4-7; Ps 22: 8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Mk 14:1 15:47

7 Lumen Christi Catholic Community 2055 Bohland Ave., St. Paul, MN cc.org Pastor Fr. Paul Feela x102 Highland Catholic School 2017 Bohland Ave., St. Paul, MN Jane Schmidt, Principal Please call for a tour. Staff Parish Records Paula Almer palmer@lumenchristicc.org x108 Office Manager, Communications Michaela Bisanz x117 mbisanz@lumenchristicc.org Maintenance Supervisor Lindell Blanchette lblanchette@lumenchristicc.org x112 Pastoral Care Coordinator Torrey Cramer-Elsner x105 tcramer-elsner@lumenchristicc.org Faith Formation Asst. Jan Fuchs jfuchs@lumenchristicc.org x119 Worship Sr. Lynore Girmscheid x116 lgirmscheid@lumenchristicc.org Faith Formation Phyllis Hamill-Little x103 phamill-little@lumenchristicc.org Maintenance Ron Johnson rjohnson@lumenchristicc.org Youth Ministry Karen Kirkhoff kkirkhoff@lumenchristicc.org x115 x120 Music Mary Poepping x107 mpoepping@lumenchristicc.org Principal Jane Schmidt x106 j.schmidt@highlandcatholic.org Parish Director Tom Schumacher x114 tschumacher@lumenchristicc.org Weekend Maintenance Jordan Weeks-Stephens x112 Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30 pm Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 am Monday - Friday 7:45 am Sacrament of Penance Saturdays from 3:30-4:00 pm or by appointment Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm New Parishioners Registration for new parishioners is offered after all Masses the second weekend of every month, Sept - June. Please join us! To Find Out About Becoming Catholic Contact Phyllis Hamill-Little Sacramental Prepara on Baptism A Baptism Preparation class for new parents is offered monthly and Baptisms are celebrated once a month. Contact Phyllis Hamill-Little First Penance & Eucharist Contact Phyllis Hamill-Little Confirmation Contact Phyllis Hamill-Little Christian Marriage Contact Fr. Paul Feela before setting your wedding date, at least 6 months in advance of the wedding date you would like. Pastoral Visits / Communion for the Sick Contact Torrey Cramer-Elsner Sacraments for the Sick & Dying Contact Fr. Paul Feela Anointing of the Sick At the onset of serious illness or before serious surgery. Sacrament of the Dying (Viaticum) At the beginning of the dying process or after a terminal diagnosis. Funeral Arrangements Contact your funeral home first and they will make the arrangements with the parish. Liturgical Ministers, Intercessions, Church Decor Contact Sr. Lynore Girmscheid Adult, Junior, Handbell Choirs, Cantors, Instrumentalists Contact Mary Poepping Parish Library Located down the main hallway from the Gathering Area. Prayer Line Call , x101 or volunteer@lumenchristicc.org Announcements Bulletin Articles are due by Thursday at noon, a week before the article is in the bulletin. texts to mbisanz@lumenchristicc.org. Mass lgirmscheid@lumenchristicc.org by Tuesday at noon for the coming weekend. Limit announcements to weekend events in the Gathering Area or parish-wide events in the coming week. VIRTUS Training All adult volunteers and employees who have regular contact with youth are required to receive background checks and VIRTUS training. Contact Phyllis Hamill-Little or register at

8 Lumen Christi Catholic Community # ADDRESS: 2055 Bohland Avenue St. Paul, MN PHONE: CONTACT PERSON: Michaela Bisanz SOFTWARE: MSPublisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat 9.0 Office 365 PRINTER: HP Deskjet 6940 TRANSMITION TIME: Tuesday at 2:45 pm SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION: 3/18/2018 PAGES SENT: 8