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1 November 5 th, 2017 Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Church of the Holy Family 5900 West Lake Street Saint Louis Park, MN staff@hfcmn.org Reverend Joseph Johnson, Pastor Reverend George Welzbacher Reverend Marcus Milless Deacon Jim Meyer Deacon Mike Kraemer Mass Times: Sunday Saturday Weekdays Weekday Rosary 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM 5:00 PM 8:00 AM 7:30 AM Confessions: Sunday 8:00 AM to 8:50 AM Saturday 3:30 PM to 4:50 PM Tuesday through Friday 7:30 AM Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Masses Hosted by the Church of Saint Bede the Venerable (Parish of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter) : Sunday Mass 5:00 PM Daily Mass: Mon. Thu. 5:30 PM See page 3 for details. Offering Pre-K through 8 th Grade James Grogan, Principal 5925 West Lake Street Saint Louis Park, MN Truth, Beauty, and Goodness: the hallmarks of a Catholic, classical education that never go out of style. Welcome to Holy Family! Reserved seating is available in the front pew and at the cross-aisle for those who are mobility impaired. A handicap-accessible restroom can be found on this level off the west side vestibule adjoining the adoration chapel. Proceed downstairs from the Narthex for the main restrooms. Please speak to an usher if you need any kind of assistance. PRELUDE TO MASS 9:00 Lead me, Lord S. S. Wesley 11:00 Laudamus te (from Gloria, RV 589) A. Vivaldi We praise Thee, we bless Thee. INTROIT (9:00) Gregorian chant, mode VII Ne derelinquas me, Domine Deus meus, ne discedas a me: intende in adiutorium meum, Domine virtus salutis meæ. Ps. Domine, ne in furore tuo arguas me: neque in ira tua corripias me. Abandon me not, O Lord my God, do not depart from me; come to my assistance, O Lord, mainstay of my deliverance.. O Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger; chastise me not in your wrath. Ps 38:22, 23, & 2 PROCESSIONAL HYMN Collegeville Hymnal 525 Crown Him with Many Crowns DIADEMATA GREETING Celebrant: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. : Amen. Celebrant: The Lord be with you. : And with your spirit. PENITENTIAL ACT Deacon: You were sent to heal the contrite of heart: Lord, have mercy. : Lord, have mercy. Deacon: You came to call sinners: Christ, have mercy. : Christ, have mercy. Deacon: You are seated at the right hand of the Father to intercede for us: Lord, have mercy. : Lord, have mercy. GLORIA Mass Setting II - Lumen Christi Missal, p. 844 THE LITURGY OF THE WORD Lumen Christi Missal - Page 653 FIRST READING Malachi 1:14b 2:2b, 8-10 RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 131:1, 2, 3 Cantor, then all; thereafter: all Lumen Christi Missal SECOND READING I Thessalonians 2:7b-9, 13

2 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Cantor, then all; thereafter: all Lumen Christi Missal THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST OFFERTORY HYMN (5:00) Collegeville Hymnal 455 Lead, Kindly Light ALBERTA GOSPEL Matthew 23:1-12 Deacon: The Lord be with you. : And with your spirit. Deacon: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew. : Glory to you, O Lord. At the conclusion of the Gospel: Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord. : Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. HOMILY NICENE CREED I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation, he came down from heaven, (All bow while saying:) and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. UNIVERSAL PRAYER : Lord, hear our prayer. 2 OFFERTORY CHANT (9:00) Gregorian chant, mode V Benedic anima mea Domino, et noli oblivisci omnes retributiones eius: et renovabitur, sicut aquilæ, iuventus tua. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits; and your youth shall be renewed like the eagle's. Ps 103:2, 5 OFFERTORY MOTETS 9:00 How Lovely is Thy Dwelling Place (from Ein deutsches Requiem) J. Brahms 11:00 Laudis thema specialis (from Lauda Sion) F. Mendelssohn See today before us laid the living and life-giving Bread, theme for praise and joy profound. St. Thomas Aquinas, Corpus Christi, from the sequence, Lauda Sion INVITATION TO PRAYER Celebrant: Pray, brethren, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father. : May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church. SANCTUS Mass Setting II - Lumen Christi Missal, p. 845 MYSTERY OF FAITH GREAT AMEN SIGN OF PEACE Celebrant: The Peace of the Lord be with you always. : And with your spirit. AGNUS DEI Mass Setting II - Lumen Christi Missal, p. 845 HOLY COMMUNION We invite actively practicing Catholics who are properly disposed to come forward to receive Holy Communion. Our brothers and sisters of other faiths are invited to approach with arms crossed over the chest to receive a blessing. At Holy Family we receive the combination of the Body and Blood of Christ on the tongue. If you prefer to receive just the Body of Christ in your hand, please have your hands clearly out before you approach.

3 COMMUNION ANTIPHON Gregorian chant, mode VII Notas mihi fecisti vias vitæ, adimplebis me lætitia cum vultu tuo, Domine. You have made known unto me the ways of life; you will fill me with joy at the sight of your countenance, O Lord. Ps 16:11 COMMUNION MOTETS 9:00 O God Unseen H. Coleman 11:00 Like as the Hart H. Howells SECOND COLLECTION Little Sisters of the Poor Our second collection is for the Little Sisters of the Poor, whose mission is to house and care for more than 100 impoverished elderly people at their Holy Family Residence, located in St. Paul. The Little Sisters have been generously supported by the parish communities of our Archdiocese for over 133 years; thank you for continuing that legacy! CLOSING HYMN Collegeville Hymnal 382 O Jesus, We Adore Thee FULDA MELODY \ Excerpts from the English translation of The Roman Missal 2010, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. (I.C.E.L.). All rights reserved. TODAY AT HOLY FAMILY ALTAR SERVERS HOST PANCAKE BREAKFAST The Holy Family Altar Servers are hosting a pancake breakfast after both Masses today, Sunday, November 5 th. All proceeds will be used to support the altar server program. Please join us! FOOD DRIVE SUNDAY Donations will go to the St. Louis Park Emergency Program (STEP) which strengthens our community by responding to the basic emergency needs of individuals and families in St. Louis Park. Non-perishable items will be collected in the entryways of church before and after all Masses this weekend. Thank you! CHURCH OF SAINT BEDE The Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter, the parent organization of the Church of Saint Bede, is equivalent to a diocese and was created by the Vatican in The Ordinariate was formed to help former Anglicans become Catholic and celebrate Catholic Masses while still retaining some Anglican traditions. The Church of Saint Bede hosts Sunday Mass at 5 PM and Daily Mass Monday through Thursday at 5:30 PM. These are different from those you are probably used to, but still orthodox and the Sunday Mass fulfills a Roman Catholic's Sunday obligation. All are welcome to attend! Visit the Church of Saint Bede s website at for more information. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 2017 HIRE A SQUIRE FUNDRAISER The Pope Pius XII Columbian Squires Circle is having its annual Hire a Squire Fundraiser on Saturday, November 11 th. If you have any projects, such as raking, plant removal, or garage cleaning, that would be suitable for young men aged 10-18, please call Luke or Colin at to schedule your job. HOLY FAMILY CALENDAR Sunday, November 5 : 31 st SUNDAY 8:00 AM Confessions Food Drive Sunday 9:00 AM Mass Daylight Savings Time Ends 11:00 AM Mass After Mass Baptisms Church After Masses Altar Server Pancake Breakfast See this p. for details 5:00 PM Mass: Church of Saint Bede See this page for details Monday, November 6 HFA Conferences 8:30 AM Exercise Class Fr. Wilkins Room 3:00 PM Widows and Widowers Holy Hour Adoration Chapel 7:00 PM Natural Family Planning Fr. Wilkins Room 7:00 PM Respect Life Meeting Fr. Moorman Hall Tuesday, November 7 Election Day 7:30 AM Confessions HFA Conferences 9:00 AM Weekly Scripture Study Fr. Wilkins Room 10:30 AM Goodtimers 500 Club Saint Joseph Room 7:00 PM Altar & Rosary Monthly Mtg. See p. 5 for details 7:00 PM Neocatechumenal Way Saint Joseph Room Wednesday, November 8 7:30 AM Confessions After Mass Wednesday Donuts Fr. Moorman Hall 9:00 AM Children s Eucharistic Adoration Adoration Chapel 3:30 PM Youth Choir Choir Loft 6:30 PM Religious Education HFA 6:30 PM Confirmation Fr. Moorman Hall 6:30 PM Teen Faith Formation Nazareth House Thursday, November 9 : DEDICATION OF THE 7:30 AM Confessions LATERAN BASILICA 8:30 AM Exercise Class Fr. Wilkins Room 1:00 PM Merciful Love Prayer Group Church 7:00 PM Parish Choir Rehearsal Choir Loft 7:00 PM RCIA HFA #305 Friday, November 10 : SAINT LEO THE GREAT, POPE AND 7:30 AM Confessions DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH 8:45 AM Divine Mercy Chaplet & Benediction Church 9:00 AM Veterans Day Celebration HFA - Kattar Hall 6:45 PM K. of C. Mtg. & Lecture Church / Fr. Moorman Hall 7:00 PM Youth Group Holy Hour / Games Nazareth House Saturday, November 11 : SAINT MARTIN OF TOURS, BISHOP 3:30 PM Confessions Sisters of Mary Morning Star: 4:45 PM Benediction See p. 5 5:00 PM Mass Sunday, November 12 : 32 nd SUNDAY 8:00 AM Confessions Donut & New Member Sunday 9:00 AM Mass Sisters of Mary Morning Star: See p. 5 11:00 AM Mass 3:00 PM Youth Group - Grill the Priest See p. 5 for details 5:00 PM Mass: Church of Saint Bede See this page for details 3

4 MASS INTENTIONS Mon., Nov. 6 th Ray Berthiaume 8:00 AM Tue., Nov. 7 th Robbe Neidenfeuhr 8:00 AM Wed., Nov. 8 th Arlene Sieve 8:00 AM Thu., Nov. 9 th Bishop Paul V. Dudley 8:00 AM Fri., Nov. 10 th Our Veterans 8:00 AM Sat., Nov. 11 th Rev. Karl Michael Wittman 8:00 AM Sun., Nov. 12 th In Thanksgiving for Life 5:00 PM Sun., Nov. 12 th For the Parish 9:00 AM INTERCESSIONS: SUBMIT REQUESTS ONLINE! Please pray for: Charlotte Jean Bullard; Irene Ohrbom; Greater Christian Unity and Healing; All the Faithful Departed Bob Erpenbach, brother of Teresa Rosenthal; Jerry Weier, father of Lisa Bearth All parishioner prayer requests, with the permission of those being prayed for, may be submitted through an easy online form! This form is accessible by clicking the submit prayer request button on the home page of Please call the parish office ( ) if you would like assistance. All submitted prayer requests will be shared through the Flocknote group Prayer Partners, and those being prayed for will be listed for one week by name in the bulletin. To be notified of prayer requests through Prayer Partners, sign up today by following the directions in the Flocknote section below! DIRECTORY General Staff Office: Bobbi Hanson Parish Business Administrator Kathy Fink Office & Sacramental Records Tricia Gawarecki Office & Background Checks Linda Vos Accountant Trever Bergman Facilities Manager Lisa Bearth Comm. Coordinator Lisa.Bearth@hfcmn.org Carrie Havlicek Bulletin communications@hfcmn.org Liturgy and Pastoral Staff Deacon Jim Meyer Sacramental Preparation Sharon Pero Liturgy & Pastoral Ministry Scott Turkington Director of Sacred Music Faith Formation Staff John Hartnett Director of Faith Formation Elizabeth Brown Confirmation Coordinator Elizabeth.Brown@hfcmn.org Apostolates Lee Flesher Pastoral Council pc@hfcmn.org Mike Zwack Perpetual Adoration Lynn Heeren Altar & Rosary Society lynnheeren5@gmail.com Mark McCarthy Knights of Columbus GrandKnight@KofC3949.org Mary Anne von Dohlen Home Educators (HFHE) Call Church office for contact information. Natural Family Planning: Teri Russek Sympto-Thermal Method SUNDAY STEWARDSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS FOR OCTOBER 28-29, 2017 Plate $ 1, Member Envelopes $ 8, Online Giving $ 8, Total Contributions $ 18, SECOND COLLECTION: Hurricane Irma Relief $ 2, Next week s Second Collection will benefit the Care Fund. 4 Thank you for your generosity! Tithing is not giving; it is bringing. Unknown STEWARDSHIP NOTE Even when the second collection goes to another organization, please fill out all checks to Holy Family Catholic Church; the church then is able to write one check to the organization. Thank you! For this week s daily readings, please visit If you or someone you know is in need of emergency assistance, please contact: STEP - Emergency Program: PARISH NEWS & EVENTS: FLOCKNOTE GET FALL UPDATES! We have a lot of events and activities planned for this autumn. You can stay updated through Holy Family s communication tool, Flocknote. You ll get weekly updates from the parish, as well as any timely updates from the school and any groups you d like to join (e.g. Adorers of the Blessed Sacrament). How to hear from Holy Family: 1. Visit - or - Text HFCMN to Fill in your information (which will be kept confidential) and join those groups (e.g. Adorers or Prayer Partners ) that pertain to you. Please be sure to join the group representing your region to keep up with activities in your neighborhood. 3. You can log in anytime to change what groups you follow! HOLY FAMILY IS ON FACEBOOK! Please click the link on our home page, to like the Holy Family Facebook page and get updates on parish life, Catholic topics around the archdiocese, and upcoming parish events!

5 ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY NOVEMBER MEETING The Altar and Rosary Society is having its monthly meeting for November this Tuesday, November 7 th from 7 to 8 PM in the Father Wilkins Room in the basement of Holy Family Church. Every woman of the parish is a member of the Altar & Rosary Society. Please plan to come to find out how to become involved with all the important ministries we provide that support the altar and sacristy needs at Holy Family parish and to get ready for Sugar Plum Days. Any questions can be directed to Lynn Heeren at or lynnheeren5@gmail.com. SISTERS OF MARY MORNING STAR CRAFT SALE The Sisters of Mary Morning Star are an international community of contemplative but non-cloistered sisters. They have a convent in the Diocese of New Ulm. They will be here after all the Masses the weekend of November 11 th - 12 th with crafts for sale, such homemade jams, jellies, pralines, and cakes, homemade soaps and advent candles, handmade rosaries, and leather craft among many other treasures that make beautiful Christmas presents. Please consider stopping by their table, downstairs in Fr. Moorman Hall! FLEECE BLANKETS AT SUGAR PLUM DAYS The fleece blanket sales last year at Sugar Plum Days was a huge success because of your generosity! Blankets will be sold again this year for either your own personal use or to donate to charity. All proceeds from the sale will benefit Altar & Rosary. Here s how you can help NOW! 1. Monetary donations to buy materials or donations of two same-sized pieces of fleece fabric are needed now to allow time for assembly of the blankets before Dec. 2 nd. The size of the fleece fabric donated can be any size, for example: an infant or lap blanket (1 yard by 1 yard), single bed (1 yard by 2 yards), queen size bed (2 yards by 2½ yards). 2. Join us in helping tie the blankets! On November 13 th and 27 th, starting at 7:00 PM, we will be set up in Moorman Hall to assemble/tie the blankets. For more details please contact Linda Wandrei at or at boysnlinda@msn.com. SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK Please join us on Wednesday, November 15 th immediately after the 8 AM Mass, as we celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. The first graces of this Sacrament are of strengthening, peace and courage to overcome the difficulties that go with the condition of serious illness or the frailty of old age. The assistance from the Lord, by the power of his Spirit, is meant to lead the person to healing of the soul, and also of the body if such is God s will. Throughout the month of November, the Book of Remembrance, with the names of those who have been buried from Holy Family this past year, will be located in the front of Church by the Divine Mercy Altar. You are invited to add the names of your deceased loved ones. HERE AT HOLY FAMILY FIRST EVER GRILL THE PRIEST! Taking place next Sunday! 3-4 PM: Grill the Priest meet with Father Joseph in the Nazareth House and ask those Faith questions that still linger after your formation. 4-4:30 PM: Sung Vespers ROSARY MEDITATIONS Deacon Jim Meyer has compiled a Scriptural Rosary for all 4 sets of mysteries. We have printed sheets available, highlighting a scripture verse for each bead. The sheets may be picked up in Fr. Moorman Hall, outside of the office. HOLY FAMILY ACADEMY VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION Please Join Holy Family Academy as we honor and thank our Veterans on Friday, November 10 th! 8:00: Mass (optional) Church of the Holy Family 5900 West Lake St., St. Louis Park 8:45: Breakfast and Program of Thanks Holy Family Academy West Lake St. RSVP to or elux@hfamn.org. Attendees are encouraged to wear their uniform to the event, as allowed by the uniform regulations of their branch of service. SOCCER NEWS Congratulations to our Varsity Soccer team for a great season. They recently defeated St. Paul Academy and for the first time in school history took home the Twin Cities CAA (St. Paul Catholic Athletic Association) versus MCYO (Monsignor Coates Youth Organization) championship. The combination HFA plus homeschoolers team of boys and girls displayed great sportsmanship throughout the season. Thanks to their coaches Tom Wooden and Rob Reed. Tom has coached HFA soccer for 13 years. With his son Matt now an 8th grader, we thank him for those many years of service. HFA FAMILY ENRICHMENT SERIES Our next offering (for HFA families) will be on Nov. 12 th after the 11:00 Mass. The event will start with pizza for all families and will include babysitting as the parents go upstairs to hear this quarter s speaker, Dale Ahlquist. The topic is going to be the Classical Education, and the perils of the alternative. The event is expected to go until 1:45. We look forward to seeing you there! BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS If you have a parish-related or archdiocesan event or announcement you d like included in the Holy Family Nov. 19 bulletin, please submit the item to communications@hfcmn.org no later than Nov. 9 th. Thank you! 5

6 HERE AT HOLY FAMILY DIACONATE ORDINATION ANNOUNCEMENT Jim Reinhardt, a parishioner of Holy Family for 10 years, is responding to a call to serve as deacon for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. His ordination Mass is scheduled for Saturday, December 9 th at 10 AM at the Cathedral of St. Paul. All are invited to attend. Please pray for Jim as he answers God's call to serve the Lord in this way. WORKS OF MERCY AND JOY FOR TEENS: CAROLING All teens are welcome to join in caroling to local parishioners on Friday, December 22 nd. We will begin at 6:30 in the evening; more details are forthcoming! DISCIPLESHIP OPPORTUNITIES Our Dinner at Your Door program is in need of substitute helpers. Meals are delivered on the 2 nd Thursday of the month; the time commitment is approximately 1 ½ hours from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. If you are able to help out occasionally, please contact Sharon at Your help is needed at the Saturday 5 PM Mass: to meet a wheelchair bound parishioner who is transported by Metro Mobility, to assist during Mass if needed, and to stay after Mass until Metro Mobility arrives. The arrival time to Mass is approximately 4:30 PM and pick-up time can be anywhere from 6:10 to 6:30 PM. You will receive training until you are comfortable with the routine. If two or three people are able to help, this would be a commitment of about once a month. Please contact Sharon at for more information. SUPPORT SACRED MUSIC Many thanks to those who attended last Saturday evening s Cabaret! It was lots of fun and raised funds for our wonderful sacred music program including the youth choir, parish choir, schola, St. Cecilia Academy for Strings, and our artists in residence: Mirandola Ensemble, Sobieski Quartet, and Flos Florum. If you couldn t attend, we invite you make a donation online or send in a check to help us keep these programs going. And now you can take sacred music home with our new CD featuring works from our various musical groups! The CD is available for $12 from the parish office. It will soon be available digitally online stay tuned for more details. It would make a great Christmas gift for someone you know! FORMED.ORG: PRAY LIKE A SAINT To access Catholic movies, books, audio recordings and more, go to and sign up using our parish code: 2QCG4F. Christ wants to live in relationship with us; prayer is that relationship. November, which begins with All Saints Day, is an excellent month to reflect on the intimate call to sainthood. In this audio talk, compelling speaker and author Matthew Leonard gives insight into the primacy and importance of a deep prayer life for anyone striving to be a saint. To access Pray Like a Saint, go to hover over the LISTEN tab, select Talks, and scroll down to the Prayer section. 6 APPEAL FOR ADORERS It is our goal at Holy Family to have at least two adorers present at each hour on the adoration schedule, so that every adorer can have a partner for scheduling back-up and safety during nighttime hours. We are always in need of committed substitutes! If you wish to adore at a time not listed, you are still welcome and needed! Please contact Mike Zwack, our Adoration coordinator, if you are willing to make an hour s (or greater) commitment each week, and for information on the other times available: Currently, the times of our greatest need are: Saturdays: 8-9 PM; Sundays: 2-3 PM; Sundays: 5-6 PM IN AND AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE DEANERY MEETING A Minneapolis Deaneries Council of Catholic Women Meeting will take place at St. Albert The Great, Mon., Nov 13 th, 9 to 2:30. Speakers: Jo Talck on end of life issues and Dorothy Fleming on caregivers and volunteers. Lunch paid for by Altar and Rosary Society. Call Terry Berthiaume for reservations at

7 HOLY FAMILY HOME EDUCATORS SPOTLIGHT THEATER PRESENTS: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Save the date for Spotlight Theater s next production featuring high school students of Holy Family Home Educators! Pride and Prejudice Directed by Tracy & Karen Sattler Evening Shows: December 9, 15, & 16-7 PM Sunday Matinee: December 10-2 PM Kattar Hall at Holy Family Academy Admission: Free Will Offering Visit spotlightft.wixsite.com/shows for more info! VOCATIONS OPERATION ANDREW DINNER Thursday, November 9 th, 6-8 PM, Lumen Christi Catholic Community Bohland Avenue St. Paul, MN This dinner is hosted by Archbishop Hebda, Bishop Andrew Cozzens and Father David Blume, for men, ages 16-50, who have a genuine interest in the priesthood or religious life. Plan to attend with your pastor, a religious brother, or youth director. Please register by November 6 th at or VIANNEY VISIT AT UNIVERSITY OF SAINT THOMAS Do you feel called to the priesthood? Ever wonder what seminary life is like? Vianney Visit weekends provide high school sophomores through college age men (ages 16-24) the opportunity to take a closer look and experience college seminary. This November 16-18, Attend Mass, prayer, and spiritual conferences with SJV priests and hear testimonies from SJV seminarians. Registration: Thursday 4:00 6:00 PM Concludes: Saturday 11:00 AM There is no charge for the event. All meals are provided. Register by calling , or online at Please contact your Diocesan Vocation Director to let him know of your interest in the Vianney Visit weekend. Please bring business casual clothes for Mass, gym clothes for open gym, and a sleeping bag and pillow if you are not traveling by air. For more information, please call or sjv@stthomas.edu. NOVEMBER TRAVELING VOCATIONS CHALICE We welcome more families to sign up for the traveling chalice to pray for vocations in their homes! Once a family signs up to pray for one week, they are entered into the scheduling rotation; they will be asked every few months to take the chalice home after the 11 AM Mass, pray for vocations in their homes, and then return it before the 11 AM Mass the following Sunday. Thank you for praying for vocations! November 5: The Alan and Sara McDonnell Family November 12: The Lee and Jennifer Flesher Family November 19: The Bernie and Marilyn Grutsch Family November 26: The David and Dana Riley Family STEWARDSHIP CORNER Altar Server Program The Altar Server program at Holy Family is unmatched in reverence, beauty, and participation. The program provides formal training that is strengthened through mentorship. As the boys age, they receive greater responsibility - increasing their knowledge of the liturgy. Not only do altar boys have a unique opportunity to participate in the Holy Mass, they also have opportunities to build friendships at yearly pool and bowling parties. Such a formative experience leaves a lasting impression. Boys may start the program at age 10. If you want to learn more about a program or have any questions, please contact Thomas Wheeler at HOLY FAMILY PHOTO DIRECTORY Final Photo Session Dates Now Open! Sign Up for Your Session Today! Holy Family is creating a new photo directory and wants you in it! The new directory, compiled with the help of Lifetouch Photography, will be a useful resource to keep us connected. For participating, each family will receive: A complimentary 8 x 10 portrait A free printed directory Free access to the secure, electronic version of the directory If you did not have your complimentary portrait mailed to you, you can pick it up in the Church office. Last Sessions Available! Monday, Nov. 20 th, Tuesday the 21 st, and Friday the 24 th : 2 PM - 9 PM Saturday, Nov. 25 th : 10 AM - 4 PM Schedule your photo session at today! If you need assistance with online scheduling, please contact the parish office at Additional questions? Contact Moe at maschenbeck12@gmail.com or Important Notice: If you have tried to schedule your photo and could not make one of the times available in November work, please call Lifetouch at They will provide you with another church location and can send your photos back to Holy Family. You will need to do this before our November photo shoot ends so we can make our production deadline. 7