Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time June 17, 2018

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1 Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time June 17, 2018 THE MASTER STORYTELLER In today s Gospel, Jesus is presented to us as the master storyteller. He loved to use parables as a tool for comparing one thing to something else. In most of his parables, Jesus revealed who God is by comparing God s essence or actions with something familiar to his listeners. In the parable of the mustard seed, Jesus proclaims a marvelous and irrefutable truth. His small band of disciples, as insignificant as they may have felt, would one day produce a mighty kingdom whose growth was initiated by God. The seeds of this kingdom were planted by God and it is God who will harvest the fruit brought forth from those seeds. The extent of the growth of God s kingdom cannot be predicted. We must trust the work of the Master s hand as we, the mustard plant, grow and grow. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

2 Page 2 Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time June 17, 2018 LITURGY & PRAYER Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Scripture Readings for this weekend include: First Reading I have lifted high the lowly tree (Ezekiel 17:22-24). Psalm Lord, it is good to give thanks to you (Psalm 92). Second Reading Whether we are at home or away, we aspire to please the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:6-10). Gospel It is the smallest of all seeds, and becomes the largest of plants (Mark 4:26-34) 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: 1 Kgs 21:1-16 Ps 5:2-3ab, 4b-7 Mt 5:38-42 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 21:17-29 Ps 51:3-6ab, 11, 16 Mt 5:43-48 Wednesday: 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14 Ps 31:20, 21, 24 Mt 6:1-6, Thursday: Sir 48:1-14 Ps 97:1-7 Mt 6:7-15 Friday: 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20 Ps 132:11-14, Mt 6:19-23 Saturday: 2 Chr 24:17-25 Ps 89:4-5, Mt 6:24-34 Sunday: Is 49:1-6 Ps 139:1-3, Acts 13:22-26 Lk 1:57-66, 80 Question of the Week For this weekend June 17-11th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Jesus talks about the Kingdom (reign) of God using parables and the image of sown seeds and the mustard seed. To what extent do my attitudes and actions promote or hinder God s kingdom flourishing? For next weekend June 24 - The Nativity of St. John the Baptist: John the Baptist was an unexpected gift from God who possessed many traits we might imitate, including humility and selfknowledge. How do I use my gifts for good? What does it mean to me to be strong in spirit in today s world? Bringing Up the Gifts We encourage people to participate in our weekend liturgies by carrying our offerings of money, bread, and wine to the altar. We especially encourage young families to do this as a way of engaging our young people. Please sign up in the binder on the credenza in back of church for any open weekend Mass you will be attending. When you come to church, check your name off so the usher knows you are present and go to the back of church when the collection is being taken. The usher will instruct you if needed. Communion at Mass If you, for physical reasons, are unable to come forward for communion at Mass, and would like an usher to lead our Eucharistic Ministers to you to bring you the Eucharist, please notify the ushers before Mass (or have someone notify them for you). They would be happy to help! On a related note, if you are able to come forward for communion, we ask that you please do so, in order that our Eucharistic Ministers have more time to tend to those who are physically unable to come. An Invitation to Prayer Weekday Mass (or a Service of the Word & Communion) is celebrated in our Parish Center Chapel at 9:00 a.m., Monday Friday. The Rosary is recited at 8:30 a.m. Also, the Chapel is available for quiet prayer during Parish office hours. All are invited to come pray before the Blessed Sacrament (in the tabernacle), offering their personal intentions, as well as the intentions of our nation and world. With so many important issues and events taking place throughout the world, this is an excellent way to spend time in prayer. JUNE 2/3 COLLECTION: $26,344 YR-TO-DATE ACTUAL/BUDGET AMOUNTS: 7/1/17 6/3/18 DATE ACTUAL: $1,286, BUDGETED AMOUNT: $1,294,417 VARIANCE TO BUDGET: $(7,708)

3 Page 3 Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time June 17, 2018 FAITH FORMATION & ENRICHMENT Faith and Freedom: Grandparents and Grandchildren Pray at the Cathedral Thursday, June 28, 1 3 p.m., Cathedral of Saint Paul, 239 Selby Ave., St. Paul Bring your grandchildren on this pilgrimage to the majestic Cathedral of Saint Paul. Experience an up-close view of the sanctuary, altar, Archbishop s chair, chapels and shrines. Learn about the Mass with a brief tutorial by Fr. John Paul Erickson. Participate in Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction. Find more details for this event and register online at Free will offering. Suggested Donation: $10 per family. Questions? Contact Susanna Parent at parents@archspm.org or 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, July 9, 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. June Silent Retreat Thursday - Sunday June 21-24, 2018 Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center, Prior Lake, MN Open to both men and women - limited to 27 fully private suites Restore your energy for and outlook on life as you experience three thought provoking retreat conferences (talks) in the sacred, spiritually stimulating setting of the chapel. Ample unscheduled periods of time allow you to rest, journal or attend the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Meet one on one with a Spiritual Director, review your priorities or just enjoy the retreat center's flowers and trails as you restore your energy for, and outlook on, life. Register by calling the Retreat Center office at or online at St. Tim s Youth Ministry BONFIRE Thanks to all those who came to our Bonfire Youth Group night. Stay tuned for more youth group events! CdLS National Family Conference Youth and families are needed to volunteer at the CdLS National Family Conference from June 28 to July 1 in Minneapolis. Most children with CdLS have some degree of intellectual disability. Overall, cognitive and physical development is slowed, while delays in speech and communication are even more pronounced. This conference draws over 500 people every other year and provides education and support to families of individuals with CdLS. Attendees receive free consultations in multiple medical specialties with experts in a range of fields, families attend a variety of specially curated workshops with their needs in mind and, most importantly, they have opportunities to meet other families facing similar challenges. Will you answer the call to help a family in need? Contact Kristen (kneuman@churchofsttimothy.com) for more info and to volunteer! Be a Middle School Small Group Leader! No lesson plans or long class times, just having fun with teens and leading small group discussions. Adults and high school students are encouraged to join our team. Background assistants are needed as well. Please contact Kristen Neuman or the Office if you are interested in volunteering in this way! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to hear about upcoming youth events! Facebook: Fusion STYM Instagram: sttimsyouth.blaine Young Adult Ministry St. Tim s Young Adults (ages s) are invited to North- Metro Young Professionals gatherings this summer. Upcoming gatherings are Theology on Tap on Mondays, June 18 & 25, Frisbee Fridays throughout the summer, and Friday Adore and S mores on June 22. Check out the bulletin boards or website for events and dates! Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time They that are planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God. Psalm 92:14

4 Page 4 Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time June 17, 2018 COMMUNITY & OUTREACH Social Justice News Prayer for Peace All are welcome to join the Social Justice Committee immediately following the 5:00 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. Masses in the East Room in the back of the Church or at the Peace Site Bench (weather permitting). Never has the use of violence brought peace in its wake. War begets war, violence begets violence. Pope Francis I Blaine-Coon Rapids KCs The Blaine/Coon Rapids KCs will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the Hospitality Center. St. Tim's Men's Club The Men s Club will meet this Monday, June 18, at 6:30 p.m. in St. Tim s Hospitality Center. Refreshments will be served. New members always welcome. Blaine Farmer s Market The Farmer s Market is held in St. Timothy Church parking lot, th Avenue, Blaine, on Saturday morning from 7:00 a.m. -noon. Perennials, eggs, jams and jelly, dog treats and sweet breads are available. Everything is locally made or grown. Thanks to all who sorted food Sunday, June 3: Joleen Lymburn, Maggie Peterson, Phil & Judy Knoll, Dave Berry, Maddi Lund, the Hoffman family and others who may not have signed in. Your help is greatly appreciated. Prayer Shawls St. Timothy s Prayer Shawl Ministry has knitted and crocheted numerous prayer shawls with prayerful hearts and loving hands to bring comfort to people who are experiencing celebrations or life challenges, which may include a loss, illness or recovery. The prayer shawls are available in the parish center office during office hours. Meals on Wheels Hot Meals on Wheels were delivered from Unity Hospital during the weeks of May 7-11 and May 29-June 1 by the following volunteer drivers: Kathy Toner, Kay Duffy, Eve and Ron Frank, Dianne and Charles White, Ted Kueppers, Tom Dreshar, Tom and Sharon Kosel, Pat Novak, Vern and Susan Thomsen, Jan and Dan Kujawa, Tim Clancy, Cheryl Mayotte, Ted and Sandra Shannon, Lyle Lindberg, Gary Johnson, Jan Swanson, Kay Gaul, Steve Zechmeister, Bob and Joann McNeil, Dianna Rogers, Kitty and Paul Delperdang, Cindy and Gary Rundle, Paul Hanzelka, Tom Revering and Jan Law. We stop in to bring residents of Spring Lake Park, Fridley, Hilltop and Columbia Heights, not only delicious meals, but also friendly visiting. Mary's Meals 2nd Annual Yard Sale Fundraiser Come visit us at the 2nd Annual Mary's Meals Yard Sale Fundraiser on Thursday June 21 and Friday, June 22 from 9-5 p.m. and Saturday June 23 from 9-12 p.m. to help raise funds for Mary's Meals. We are GLADLY (and prayerfully) accepting donated items for the yard sale and we are GLADLY (and prayerfully) hoping to see you at the sale too! Address: th Lane NE, Blaine. Nature's YARTifacts Garden Art, hot dogs and lemonade will also be available. Call Deb if you have items to donate or just drop them off on the porch (monetary donations always welcome). THANK YOU!! Mary's Meals Intl. Relief Org Mary's Meals provides a child with a meal a day at school. Funding for 1 year costs only $19.50 a child. Over 1.2 million children currently receive a meal a day in 15 countries. 93% of all donations go directly to feed hungry children. For more info. Visit FOOD + EDUCATION = HOPE BeFriender Visits There are times in our lives when we just want someone to listen to our story. Our BeFriender Ministers are specially trained, compassionate companions during difficult situations. They are trained to listen and they bring with them the caring presence of God. BeFrienders offer prayerful support and the Eucharist, if desired. For more information on our BeFriender Ministry and/or to arrange a visit, please contact Maggie Philbrook at the parish office, St. Tim s Carnival Country Store Donations We are now accepting donations for the Country Store. Items may be dropped off in the Hospitality Center until August 31. Hours: Monday through Thursday: 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to Noon These items are not accepted: Large appliances TVs Clothing Large furniture Microwaves Note: For your convenience, there is a drop-off box located outside the doors on the north side of the gym for donations for the Country Store.

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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 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 8:00AM-9:00PM Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:00AM-5:00PM Friday 8:00AM-2:00PM 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.