Third Sunday of Advent December 16, 2018

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1 Third Sunday of Advent December 16, 2018 REJOICE! Today has traditionally been called Gaudete Sunday. The Latin tag is derived from Paul s appeal in the second reading to rejoice always in the Lord, and the Latin Mass text based on that reading. The irony and paradox of this Christian joy is underlined by the fact that Paul wrote those words in prison. But from there he could see the progress of God s work. Is it obvious to us? We feel that this is not the time for joy when there is so much suffering and moral evil. It is interesting, then, that the first reading is from the prophet Zephaniah, who is almost exclusively concerned with gloomy visions of Judgment Day. Today the Church selects the only optimistic text in Zephaniah, in which the prophet has been touched by the spirit of joy. This, we are assured on all sides, is the season of joy. Let us recapture that feeling of joy in our lives and reflect it to those who are joyless. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.

2 Page 2 Third Sunday of Advent December 16, 2018 LITURGY & PRAYER Third Sunday of Advent Scripture Readings for this weekend include: First Reading Your God will sing joyfully because of you, as one sings at festivals (Zephaniah 3:14-18a). Psalm Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel (Isaiah 12:6). Second Reading Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice! (Philippians 4:4-7). Gospel Whoever who has two cloaks should share with the person who has none. Whoever who has food should do likewise (Luke 3:10-18). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings for the Week Monday: Gn 49:2, 8-10 Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17 Mt 1:1-17 Tuesday: Jer 23:5-8 Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, Mt 1:18-25 Wednesday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab Lk 1:5-25 Thursday: Is 7:10-14 Ps 24:1-6 Lk 1:26-38 Friday: Zep 3:14-18a Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, Lk 1:39-45 Saturday: 1 Sm 1: Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd Lk 1:46-56 Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, Heb 10:5-10 Lk 1:39-45 Question of the Week For this weekend December 16 3rd Sunday of Advent The Joy of Kindness Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. (Philippians 4:4 5) What might John the Baptist challenge you to do differently in your life? For next weekend December 23 4th Sunday of Advent Obedience to God's Will Elizabeth said, "Blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her by the Lord." (Luke 1:45) When was it hardest for you to trust in God's plan for you, as Mary did? What can help you at such times? Advent Reconciliation Schedule Wednesday Dec 19th 6:30PM Friday after 9AM mass (Dec 21st) Saturday Dec 22nd: 1PM Saturday after 5PM mass (Dec 22nd) Sunday Dec 23rd: 6:30PM All confessions in Church, either West Cry room or reservation chapel. Holiday Parish Office Hours Sunday, Dec. 23 Parish Office closed Monday, Dec. 24 Parish Office closed Tuesday, Dec. 25 Parish Office closed. Wednesday, Dec. 26 Parish Office open 8 to 5 Thursday, Dec. 27 Parish Office open 8 to 5 Friday, Dec. 28 Parish Office open 8 to 4 Saturday, Dec. 29 Parish Office closed Sunday, Dec. 30 Parish Office open 8 to 12:30 Monday, Dec. 31 Parish Office open 8 to 4 Tuesday, Jan. 1 Parish Office closed 2018 Contributions Please be aware that federal standards require St. Timothy s to treat all contributions received in 2018 as 2018 contributions for tax purposes. The date on your check or written instructions to hold checks can have no bearing on which year we will record your checks according to IRS policies. The following contributions will be recorded in 2018: Anything mailed with a postmark in Donations hand delivered to our office by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, December 31, Donations put in the collection basket on or before Monday, December 31, Donations initiated online through our website on or before December 31, The parish office will close at 4:00 p.m. on December 31. Thank you for the financial support you give to St. Timothy s parish. DECEMBER 1/2 COLLECTION: $43,004 YR-TO-DATE ACTUAL/BUDGET AMOUNTS: 7/1/18 12/2/18 DATE ACTUAL: $537, BUDGETED AMOUNT: $525,725 VARIANCE TO BUDGET: $12,033

3 Page 3 Third Sunday of Advent December 16, 2018 FAITH FORMATION & ENRICHMENT Thank you to the 29 adult and teen volunteers who helped to make Santa s Workshop a fun experience for all of our children! Baptizing Your Child at St. Timothy Requirements for having your child baptized at St. Timothy are: registration at St. Tim s (or another parish) and attendance at a pre-baptism class unless it has been less than two years since you have attended our class previously. Parents are encouraged to take the class before their child is born. This class is normally offered once per month. The next class will be held Monday, January 7, 2019 from 7:00 8:30 p.m. in the church. It is necessary to preregister by calling the Parish Office. You may not schedule a baptism until you have attended class. For more information or to register for the class, call the Parish Office at Godparents are also welcome to attend. Special Date for Infant Baptism at the Easter Vigil April 20, 2019, 8:30 p.m. If you are going to have your child baptized in the first quarter of 2019 this is a unique opportunity. For more information please call the parish office, Dr. Mary Neal Book Discussion Group A study and discussion group using Dr. Mary Neal s book, 7 Lessons from Heaven: How Dying Taught Me To Live a Joyful Life will meet Monday, January 7, at 7:00 p.m. in the parish center. Please bring a copy of the book and be prepared to share in the discussion. This is the third of our four group discussion sessions. Pre-registration is not required and all are invited to attend. The final session is Tuesday, January 22, The group is facilitated by Fr. Joe and Maggie Philbrook, St. Tim s Pastoral Minister. For more information contact Maggie Philbrook at the parish center, Bulletin Subscription If you are not currently receiving the bulletin in the mail but would like to, we can mail it to you at a cost of 49 cents per week. The subscription runs through the calendar year. If you are interested, please fill out the form below, enclose your payment of $25, and either mail it to the Parish Office or drop it in the collection. Your first bulletin will be the January 6th issue. Name Address Phone St. Tim s Youth Ministry Mission Trip 2019: Registration is open for the summer 2019 mission trip to the Northern Cheyenne Reservation in Montana from July Current grades 8-12 are invited to travel with us as we minister to the Native community through running a kid s camp, working on houses, and other service projects. We will also visit Mount Rushmore along the way. Forms are available now on the bulletin boards, website, and parish office- they are due by THIS MONDAY, Dec. 17th. Contact Kristen for more info! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to hear about upcoming youth events! Facebook: Fusion STYM Instagram: sttimsyouth.blaine Faith Formation Middle School- NO sessions on Dec. 19, 26 or Jan. 2- Have a great Christmas break! See below for snow tubing information on Wed. Dec. 19 Youth Group: Upcoming Youth Group dates are Wednesdays Jan. 9, 23, 30 in the Youth Room from 7:45-9:00 pm. Food, friends, games, prayer, and more! Friends welcome. SNOW TUBING! Grades 6-12 are invited to go snow tubing at Elm Creek Park in Maple Grove on Wednesday, December 19. Come to the parish center by 6:30pm or meet at the Elm Creek Chalet by 7:00pm. Tubing closes at 9pm and we will return to St. Tim s around 9:30pm. Drivers and chaperones are needed (free of charge). Form and $10 fee were due Wednesday, Dec. 12. Contact Kristen to see if there is still room! St. Timothy's welcomes the following children received through the sacrament of Baptism recently: Colton James Warren Jaxson Victor Knoll Teagan Marie Christianson Austin Rocco Rossini

4 Page 4 Third Sunday of Advent December 16, 2018 COMMUNITY & OUTREACH Social Justice News Refugee Resettlement Collection For the past eight years, we at St. Timothy s have collected a wide variety of household goods which have been given to refugees being resettled by Catholic Charities. Although our local Catholic Charities will not be providing refugee resettlement services in the coming year, refugees coming into our communities through other local resettlement agencies will still need our help. This year our collection will be held on Epiphany weekend, January 5th and 6th, which marks the beginning of National Migration Week 2019, (January 6-12, 2019) designated by the United States Catholic Conference as a time for Building Communities of Welcome. Stay tuned for more information in next weekend s bulletin. Thank You to all those wonderful people who helped with the Thanksgiving Baskets!! The November Food Drive we collected about 2500lbs. of food just for the baskets. The Basket work was completed so efficiently and quickly from those who came in on Sunday for set up, to those who did the early morning Cub pickup and the many, many hands that packed the boxes, to the ones who spent the afternoon handing out and delivering the food baskets!! You are all truly a blessing to St. Timothy s community. You have all touched my heart as well as the many clients that were served. Thank you to Dave Rosso, Phyllis Otis, Jean Moss, Makayla, Matthew & Missy Persaud, Carl & Joyce Pierret, Annie Burton, Julie Johnson, Greg & Kathy Piche, Ann & Mark Genosky, Denny & Lorraine Koss, Terry Lee, Jan Law, Mike & Mary Holmgren, John & Teena Badzinski, Phil & Joan Jablonecki, Kathy Manley, Jim & Molly Bauer, Marlene Holm, Char Klopp, Dan & Dolores Otte, Barb Ritter, Bill & Mary Book, Vi & Mary Johnson, Gary & Mary Joan Geist, Dave Peterson, Sue & Roger Tlusty, Mike Huey, Roger Swierkowski, Lynda Ilk, Lucy Witte, Nancy Downey, Kathy Lund, Judy Evans, Jake, Andy, Amy & Eric Hendrickson Dick Dols, Bill & Joan Moening, Mike Kelly, Michele Gaabo, Rachel, Joshua, & Andrew Knopik, Bill & Ann Palzer. Cornerstone Articles Please submit articles for the Winter issue of the Cornerstone by Friday, January 18. Place them in the Cornerstone mailbox at the Parish Office or e- mail to downeyville@msn.com. Last Minute Shopping See Your Gift Shop Advent is here. Check out your gift shop for those last minute gifts you need. Ornaments are always welcome for persons of all ages. Check out our extensive selection of ornaments available: angels, stars, nativities, blessings and many others. Most priced under $6 each. Visit your Gift Shop, it is open during regular office hours Monday-Friday and Sundays, from 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Merry Christmas to you and yours. 500 Card Club The St. Timothy's 500 Card Club meets Friday, December 21, from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. in room 128. Bring $1 if you wish to compete for prizes. For further information contact Ken Langr, St. Tim's Men's Club The Men s Club will meet this Monday, December 17, at 6:30 p.m. in St. Tim s Hospitality Center. Refreshments will be served. New members always welcome. Blaine-Coon Rapids KCs The Blaine/Coon Rapids KCs will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, December 19, at 7:45 p.m. in the Hospitality Center. Christmas Decorations If you would like to remember a deceased loved one or honor a friend or relative at Christmas time, consider giving a donation toward our Christmas decorating. We ll publish the names of those people memorialized or honored in the bulletin after Christmas. If you d like to make a donation, use the form below. Donations can be placed in Sunday collection (marked Christmas Decorations ) or dropped off at the Parish Center. Your Name In memory of Third Sunday of Advent The King of Israel, the LORD, is in your midst, you have no further misfortune to fear. Zephaniah 3:15b OR In honor of Amount donated

5 2018 CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE We pray you & your loved ones will know joy & peace this Christmas. Come and be a part of our celebration! Christmas Eve Monday, December 24 3:20 PM Christmas Program; 4PM Mass 9:10 PM Christmas Music; 10PM Mass Christmas Day Tuesday, December 25 8:30 AM & 10:30 AM Masses Solemnity of Mary Tuesday, January 1 Holy Day of Obligation 10:00 AM (Mass in church) Note: The Church of St. William will have a vigil Mass at 4PM on the 31st and a 9AM mass on the 1st of January. We will send any envelopes from St. William s to them and they will do the same for St. Tim s.

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8 CHURCH OF ST. TIMOTHY FAX: This bulletin is available on our website: PARISH STAFF PASTOR: Fr. Joe Whalen DEACON/BAPTISM MINISTRY: Tom Quayle DEACON/MARRIAGE MINISTRY: Joe Frederick DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE: Cathy Sullivan STEWARDSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR: David Bach BOOKKEEPER/WEBSITE/SOCIAL MEDIA: Libby Huebner OFFICE SUPERVISOR: Jill Hanson MAINTENANCE: Barry Schuetzler DIRECTOR OF LITURGY & MUSIC: Bill Steffl COORDINATOR OF LITURGICAL MUSIC: Therese Jorgensen PRE FIFTH GRADE/SEASONAL ACTIVITIES: Robbie Raaen JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH YOUTH MINISTER: Kristen Neuman DRE/MIDDLE SCHOOL/BASKETS: Margaret Kelly CRISIS/BEFRIENDERS/HOSP. SHUT-IN: Maggie Philbrook OFFICE HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:00AM-9:00PM Thursday 8:00AM-5:00PM Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM Saturday CLOSED Sunday 8:00AM-12:30PM MASS SCHEDULE: *ASL Interpreter at 8:30 AM Mass* Saturday evening: 5:00PM Sunday: *8:30 & 10:30AM Weekdays: Tues-Friday, Comm Service Monday 9AM Holydays: Variable ROSARY: Weekdays 8:30AM in Parish Center Chapel SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Individual: Saturday following 5:00PM Mass Penitential Prayer Service: Variable PRAYER REQUESTS: Call or COMMUNION FOR HOMEBOUND: Contact Maggie Philbrook at Parish Office. BAPTISMS: Parents must attend a pre-baptism class. Call Parish Office for scheduling. WEDDINGS: Arrangements must be made at least six months prior to the wedding. MISSION STATEMENT We are a progressive, welcoming Catholic community that values full participation in worship and community service. We commit to being a peace-loving, Eucharistic community providing integrated faith formation and applying gospel values to daily living.