Weekday Masses: Monday-Saturday: 8:00 am Wednesday: 5:30 pm (Novus Ordo)

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1 October th Sunday in Ordinary Time Volume 60, Issue 43 Church of St. Raphael Faithful to the Teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, St. Raphael Parish and School promotes the Universal Call to Holiness for all the People of God. Parish Office: 7301 Bass Lake Road, MN Tel.: Fax: Weekday Masses: Monday-Saturday: 8:00 am Wednesday: 5:30 pm (Novus Ordo) Extraordinary Form Mass: First Friday at 7:00 pm Lord s Day Masses: Saturday: 5:30 pm Sunday: 8:30 & 10:30 am Reconciliation: Monday - Saturday: 7:30 7:50 am Saturday: 8:30-9:30 am & 4:00-5:15 pm Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Friday: 8:00 am - Noon Pastoral Staff Pastor: Rev. Michael Rudolph x205 frmichaelrudolph@straphaelcrystal.org Parochial Vicar: Rev. Robert Altier x206 Parish Business Administrator: Ginny Metzger x202 Bookkeeper: Carrie Nelle x222 Administrative Assistant: Sheri Engstrom x201 Youth Ministry & Confirmation Coordinator: Anna Scherber x210 Faith Formation Coordinator: Mike Gerads x211 Faith Formation Attendance Mailbox: x508 Pastoral Ministry Coordinator: Pat Klassen x209 Social Needs Coordinator: Bunny Arseneau x214 RCIA Coordinator: Mary Jo Smith, MTS x511 Prayer Line: x528 Adoration Coordinators: Therese Juba Betty Kreuter Annulment Inquiry: x522 Crisis Pregnancy Hotline: x500 School: Tel: Fax: Principal: Doug Ballinger x352 Administrative Assistant: Pam Inniger x351 Trustees: Al Johnson & David Keene Pastoral Council: Dale Hoffmann, Julie Smith, Sharon Hedman, Kevin Matzek, Mike Vecellio, Tom Cotter, and Betty Kreuter Pastoral Council Meetings: The next Pastoral Council meeting is on November 14th. If you would like a particular item on the Council agenda, please contact Fr. Rudolph.

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3 Liturgical Ministers Schedule Saturday, October 28 5:30 pm Lectors: Bunny Arseneau & John Zimitsch EMHC: Mary Kay Ficks, Shirley Houglum, Dave Johnson, and Karen Obilade Servers: John Jacobson, Mikey Gerads, Daniel Jacobson, Joey Jacobson, and Matthew Jacobsen Greeters: (E) Audrey & Greg Kauffman Choir: Agape Choir Sunday, October 29 8:30 am Lectors: Michael Gerads & Beth Trombley EMHC: Servers: Kathy Bohlinger, Tom Bohlinger, David Fischer, Janey Fisher, and Audrey Goebel James Zahler, Derek Lundeen, Noah Lundeen, Lucas Reiff, and Sam Trombley Greeters: (W) Mary Schupanitz (N) Lillian Biehl & Joan Schoen (E) Ardell & Delores Walgrave Choir: Cantor 10:30 am Lectors: John Jestus & John Lacina EMHC: Sylvia Hoff, Mary Kellett, Erin Ringle, Char Vecellio, and Joan Vogel Servers: Kevin Matzek, Shawn Walker, Joe Matzek, Luke Matzek, Jacob Taylor, and Justin Waller Greeters: Choir: Sunday Choir Weekly Calendar of Events See Youth Ministry Column for Jr. & Sr. High Activities Sunday, October 22 8:00 am - Noon ~ Library Open - 2nd Floor by Elevator 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ~ Fellowship - Marian Hall Monday, October 23 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ~ Schola Singers - Choir Room 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ~ Smith Book Club - St. Raphael Room Tuesday, October 24 9:45 am - 11:15 am ~ Navarre Bible Group - Conference Rm 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ~ Agape Singers - Choir Room 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm ~ Feast St. Raphael Mass - Church Wednesday, October 25 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm ~ Children s Choir - Choir Room 5:00 pm - 6:45 pm ~ Sr. High Open Youth Night - JPII, YR 6:30 pm - 8:15 pm ~ 9th & 10th ROC / Altus - Parish Center 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ~ Adult Choir - Choir Room 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm ~ Faith Formation - Arch Angel 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ~ RCIA Class - St. Raphael Room Thursday, October 26 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm ~ Senior Cards - Marian Hall 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm ~ Bell Choir - Church 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ~ St. Raphael Prayer Group - Marian Hall 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ~ CFI Quarterly Training - St. Raphael Rm Friday, October 27 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm ~ Open Youth Room 6-12th - JPII, YR Saturday, October 28 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm ~ Archdiocesan Youth Day Away 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm ~ Altar Server Appreciation - Marian Hall Sunday, October 29 8:00 am-12:00 pm ~ Library Open - 2nd Floor by Elevator 9:30 am 12:00 pm ~ Respect Life Baby Shower - Marian Hall READINGS FOR THE WEEK: Mon. 10/23 8:00 am Marie Nelson Tues. 10/24 8:00 am Marv & Helen Gardner Wed. 10/25 8:00 am Jack & Liz Sobraske (English/Latin) 5:30 pm Steve Anderson Thurs. 10/26 8:00 am John Christianson Fri. 10/27 8:00 am Kerri Rose Keane Sat. 10/28 8:00 am Hildebrand Family 5:30 pm St. Raphael Parishioners Sun. 10/29 8:30 am Stanley & Stella Deeds 10:30 am Eileen Tynen Monday: Rom 4:20-25; Lk 1:69-75; Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday: Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Lk 12:35-38 Wednesday: Rom 6:12-18; Ps 124:1b-8; Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Rom 6:19-23; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Rom 7:18-25a; Ps 119:66, 68, 76-77, 93-94; Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16 Sunday: Ex 22:20-26; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51; 1 Thes 1:5c-10; Mt 22:34-40 Prayers for the Sick Please pray for the following individuals: David McMillen, Bob Guimond, Valerie Weitkey, Scott Dehn, and John Noe. To add a name to this list for one month call x523.

4 Pastor s Page Fr. Michael Rudolph Convicted Someone once asked, rhetorically, If you were arrested for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you? In other words, would other people find it easy to believe that we were Christians or would our words and actions make them doubtful? The key to living a truly Christian life is to say Yes to God s invitation to come to the wedding feast of Jesus Christ not as a spectator, but as a member of the Church, the Bride of Christ. This means a life of loving, faithful, fruitful union with Jesus Christ. Pope Francis referred to this life in a homily he gave on October 15, 2017, on the occasion of his declaring 35 individuals to be saints. Here is part of his homily: Such is the Christian life, a love story with God. The Lord freely takes the initiative and no one can claim to be the only one invited. No one has a better seat than anyone else, for all enjoy God s favor. The Christian life is always born and reborn of this tender, special and privileged love. We can ask ourselves if at least once a day we tell the Lord that we love him; if we remember, among everything else we say, to tell him daily, Lord, I love you; you are my life. Because once love is lost, the Christian life becomes empty. It becomes a body without a soul, an impossible ethic, a collection of rules and laws to obey for no good reason. The God of life, however, awaits a response of life. The Lord of love awaits a response of love. Speaking to one of the Churches in the Book of Revelation, God makes an explicit reproach: You have abandoned your first love (cf. Rev 2:4). This is the danger a Christian life that becomes routine, content with normality, without drive or enthusiasm, and with a short memory. Instead, let us fan into flame the memory of our first love. We are the beloved, the guests at the wedding, and our life is a gift, because every day is a wonderful opportunity to respond to God s invitation. The Gospel, however, warns us that the invitation can be refused. Many of the invited guests said no, because they were caught up in their own affairs. They made light of it and went off, one to his farm, another to his business (Mt 22:5). Each was concerned with his own affairs; this is the key to understanding why they refused the invitation. The guests did not think that the wedding feast would be dreary or boring; they simply made light of it. They were caught up in their own affairs. They were more interested in having something rather than in risking something, as love demands. This is how love grows cold, not out of malice but out of a preference for what is our own: our security, our self-affirmation, our comfort We settle into the easy chair of profits, pleasures, or a hobby that brings us some happiness. And we end up aging badly and quickly, because we grow old inside. When our hearts do not expand, they become closed in on themselves. When everything depends on me on what I like, on what serves me best, on what I want then I become harsh and unbending. I lash out at people for no reason, like the guests in the Gospel, who treated shamefully and ultimately killed (cf. v. 6) those sent to deliver the invitation, simply because they were bothering them. The Gospel asks us, then, where we stand: with ourselves or with God? Because God is the opposite of selfishness, of self-absorption. The Gospel tells us that, even before constant rejection and indifference on the part of those whom he invites, God does not cancel the wedding feast. He does not give up, but continues to invite. When he hears a no, he does not close the door, but broadens the invitation. In the face of wrongs, he responds with an even greater love. When we are hurt by the unfair treatment of others or their rejection, we frequently harbor grudges and resentment. God on the other hand, while hurt by our no, tries again; he keeps doing good even for those who do evil. Because this is what love does. Because this is the only way that evil is defeated. Today our God, who never abandons hope, tells us to do what he does, to live in true love, to overcome resignation and the whims of our peevish and lazy selves. [ ] We need to put on God s love and to renew our choice for him daily. The Saints who were canonized today, and especially the many martyrs, point the way. They did not say a fleeting yes to love; they said yes with their lives and to the very end. The robe they wore daily was the love of Jesus, that mad love that loved us to the end and offered his forgiveness and his robe to those who crucified him. At baptism we received a white robe, the wedding garment for God. Let us ask him, through the intercession of the saints, our brothers and sisters, for the grace to decide daily to put on this garment and to keep it spotless. How can we do this? Above all, by approaching the Lord fearlessly in order to receive his forgiveness. This is the one step that counts, for entering into the wedding hall to celebrate with him the feast of love. [Original text: Italian] [Translation by the Holy See] Libreria Editrice Vaticana [Courtesy of Zenit.org] May the Blessed Virgin Mary, who in love offered her own life up to God in union with Christ s loving self-offering on the cross, help us by her prayers to do the same. ~~ Yours in Christ, Father Rudolph

5 Saint of the Day Donatus of Fiesole Donatus, also called Donat and Dino, was an Irish monk who went on a pilgrimage to Rome in the early ninth century. On his way back he stopped in the Italian city of Fiesole, right at the time when the clergy and other people of the town were gathered at the cathedral to elect a new bishop. The story has come down to us that as Donatus entered the cathedral, the bells began to ring and the candles lit up without any human agency. This was taken as a sign from God that Donatus should be elected bishop, and he was. This was about the year 829. He was evidently a wise man, because he was asked to join the pope and the king in deciding what to do with regard to a dispute between two other bishops. Donatus was also brave; on one occasion, at the request of the king, he led an army into battle against Muslims who had invaded southern Italy. Donatus like to write, too. One of his poems was about the beauty of the Irish countryside. He also composed a biography of Saint Brigid of Ireland, and dedicated a hostel he built for Irish pilgrims to her. He died about 876. His relics are still in the cathedral of Fiesole. Saint Donatus of Fiesole, pray for us! (Excerpted and adapted with permission of the Publisher from Butler s Lives of the Saints, New Full Edition Paul Burns 2003, Published by Liturgical Press, Collegeville, MN) CHRISTMAS VILLAGE: SATURDAY DECEMBER 2nd DONATIONS NEEDED: Out shopping and finding some great deals... buy some extra and donate for our upcoming Christmas Village. NEW ITEMS NEEDED for the General Store: Jolly Jars and Gingerbread Houses (items for the children to purchase as gifts for their family members). Donations may be dropped off at the Parish Office. Questions? Call Altar Server Appreciation & Recruitment If you were unable to attend the October 21st training, please feel free to come to this event for all existing and interested servers. There will be food, games, and discussions. Current servers are invited and even if your Dad doesn t serve, bring him along! This event will be October 28th from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm in Marian Hall. Please RSVP by October 26th to John Lacina at **The Feast of St. Raphael** This has traditionally been celebrated on October 24th. We will honor our Angelic Patron with an Extraordinary Form High Mass on Tuesday, October 24th at 7:00 pm in the evening. The Mass will be in the main church. Hallow your Halloween with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Mass. In reparation for the crimes against the Holy Eucharist that will take place on Halloween night by those who worship the devil, we will have Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 7:00 pm until 8:50 pm in the evening. A Mass of reparation will follow at 9:00 pm in the Holy Spirit Chapel. All Souls Day Mass of Remembrance Join us as we gather for a Mass of Remembrance with those who have lost a loved one this past year. Thursday, November 2, :00 pm in the Church Refreshments will be served following the Mass. SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Mission Day Monday: St. John of Capistrano Tuesday: St. Raphael ~ Latin High Mass 7:00 pm Saturday: Ss. Simon and Jude Stewardship of Treasure October 15, 2017 Contributions: $ 14,090 Budget: $ 20,809 Building Fund: $ 733 Budget: $ 2,600 Mr. J Scholarship: $ 48 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

6 Youth Ministry Youth Minister & Confirmation Coordinator: Anna Scherber or x210 Young Adult Ministry Nov.10: St. Raphael young adults are invited to join us for the Journey in the Youth Room from 7:00-9:00 pm. For more information contact Anna Scherber at: Jr. High Oct. 27: Friday Night Open Youth Room from 6:00-10:00 pm. Come join us for a fun night of fellowship! Nov. 11: 6th & 7th Grade Retreat from 5:00-10:00 pm at St. Raphael in Marian Hall. All 6th & 7th grade students who plan on being confirmed with St. Raphael are strongly encouraged to attend. The consent form can be found on our youth ministry website. Nov. 14: Jr. High Open Youth Room from 2:20-5:00 pm. Sr. High Oct. 25: Sr. High Open Youth Room from 5:00-6:45 pm. Children s Liturgy of the Word Some parents have expressed interest in having a Liturgy of the Word during Mass for children. Some have also kindly volunteered to lead it. Thank you very much! Before we could start it, we would need some additional volunteers, because I think it would be important to have this available every week. If you think God may be calling you to serve as a Leader of the Children s Liturgy of the Word once a month or so, please contact Mike Gerads or me. Father Rudolph Oct. 27: Friday Night Open Youth Room from 6:00-10:00 pm. Come join us for a fun night of fellowship! Nov. 4: NET Lifeline with Fr. Mike Schmitz The bus will leave St. Raphael at 3:30 pm and we will return at 10:30 pm. You will need to bring money for dinner as we will stop on our way. It is $5 per ticket and spots are limited! Talk to Anna in order to reserve your spot. Nov. 1: All Saints Day Mass at 7:00 pm in the main church. Nov. 8: Life Night Youth Group for all 8th-12th grade students from 7:00-8:15 pm in Marian Hall. Rite of Confirmation (ROC) Oct. 25: ROC Classes for 9th & 10th Grade Confirmation candidates. All classes are located in the church from 7:00-8:15 pm. Nov. 1: All Saints Day Mass at 7:00 pm in the main church. Nov. 8: Life Night Youth Group for all 8th-12th grade students from 7:00-8:15 pm in Marian Hall. Eucharistic Adoration Be thankful contact Therese Juba at or Betty Kreuter at Thinking about being in prayer for an hour is too much? What about just being thankful for an hour? God has given each of us 168 hours a week. He has given us free will to choose how we use that time. These gifts alone could take an hour to thank for each week. Repay to God what belongs to God. (Matthew 22:21) If you find that you are being called to make a commitment to one hour of prayer each week, there are urgent needs for Adorers on Sundays from 4:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. and Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 a.m.. You choose whatever hour works best in your life, just choose one. There is also a great need for substitutes in the winter months, as some Adorers travel to warmer climates. All questions and commitments of time may be directed to Betty or Therese at the above numbers. Core Team Nov. 5: Core Team Meeting from 6:00-9:00 pm in Marian Hall. New Youth Ministry Website:

7 Leaves are falling! It s time for the St. Raphael School Rake-a-thon! On Saturday, October 28, St. Raphael students, parents, and teachers will be going out to rake the yards of people who are elderly, handicapped, or who, for a variety of reasons are experiencing difficulty in getting their yard clear of leaves. There is no charge, we rake the yards for free. This is also one for our school s biggest annual fundraisers The Rake-a-thon s monetary goal this year is $25,000; There will be special Rake-a-thon donation envelopes at either end of each pew in the church during the month of October. Please know that every cent of your Rake-a-thon donation will go directly to St. Raphael school in the effort to keep the cost of Catholic education affordable. We hope that you will prayerfully consider helping our school with a donation of any amount. You may place the envelopes in the regular church collection baskets at all weekend Masses in October. You will also find paper prayer leaves with the envelopes in the pews. Whether you donate money or not, we invite you to write out a special prayer intention on one of the paper leaves. Place the leaves in the collection baskets at Mass. The leaves will be put onto a special prayer tree located outside of Marion Hall in the church. This prayer tree will be in place for the entire month of October, so that all of our schoolchildren and parishioners can pray for your intentions. We d like to send a special thank you to Robert Sullivan, an Alumni Student of the class of 1983 at Saint Raphael Catholic School. Bob donated 250 Homecoming beads and our students loved them! We d also like to thank all volunteers and everyone who attended to make our Homecoming event a success. Attention: Alumni of St. Raphael Catholic School A Catholic education is an appealing alternative to many students and families. Students who are interested in and attend Catholic schools often prefer the smaller class size and appreciate going to a value-based institution. According to a 2014 Department of Education report, students who attend a parochial elementary or high school are twice as likely to graduate from college than those who attended public schools. Catholic schools are often the obvious choice for parents, as Catholic institutions also have much higher retention rates than other schools, in some cases, of over 83%. Their main drawback, however, is that they are often far more expensive than public schools, and this can create an obstacle for those seeking to attend a Catholic institution. That s where the Mr. J Scholarship Foundation steps in for the students and families of St. Raphael Catholic School! Mr. David Johnson, affectionately known as Mr. J, has been a teacher and coach at St. Raphael Catholic School for over 40 years. In this time, he has influenced so many student's lives in a positive way for a lifetime, as only a teacher can, by fostering optimism and confidence, providing knowledge, developing dedication, character, promise, determination, and the desire to apply those qualities to their God-given callings. Through his grace and virtues, he has helped all students grow in their faith! Several years ago, we had the pleasure of developing the Mr. J Scholarship Foundation, and with generous donations from our parishioners have helped many families of St. Raphael Catholic School make a Catholic education an achievable goal. Our Catholic faith believes strongly in community service, and helping its members, both in parish and school. Our church also values tradition, and gives 100% of this scholarship money to students with the intent of upholding Catholic tradition in the future. We have recently made a few cosmetic updates to the Mr. J Scholarship Fund contribution envelopes that are sent to your homes. They are now GREEN. Please prayerfully consider donating to this important scholarship fund, so that we can continue to provide opportunities to all families who are in search of a Catholic school education at St. Raphael Catholic School for years to come! Please visit our school s website and update your contact information. We would love to hear from you! Web site:

8 Reiser Relief Fundraiser for Haiti Friday, November 10 at Minneapolis Marriott Northwest, Brooklyn Park. 5:30 p.m. Social Time & Silent Auction; 7:00 p.m. Dinner & Program. Funds raised will assist schools we support in Haiti. Tickets: $50 each or $500 for a table of 10. For more details and to order tickets, visit ReiserRelief.org GADABOUTS EVENTS for SENIORS 55+ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16 - LUNCH AND TURKEY BINGO at ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER Join us for Liturgy at 11:00, then in St. Joseph Hall at 11:45 for a catered lunch. Everything will be provided; a free-will donation is appreciated to cover the food expense. Turkey Bingo will follow lunch; a lucky pilgrim will win a turkey! Please RSVP to Gloria (763) by Monday, Nov. 13. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6 - CHRISTMAS PARTY Buffet lunch at noon at The Lookout, followed by a visit from Santa, with a gift exchange. Save the Date! Details to follow. Greeters Needed! Greeter is a liturgical ministry of hospitality. The Church of St. Raphael is in need of Greeters. This ministry is vital as it creates a first impression that is key for parishioners and guests to feel welcome at Mass. Please consider giving your time and talent to this ministry. The primary duties would include arriving 20 minutes prior to Mass, greeting people as they come in the door, smile, introduce yourself, and most importantly, make everyone feel welcome! If you are interested, please contact the Parish Office at Use your SCRIP gift cards for everyday household needs. When buying your groceries, gas, meals out, and apparel, purchase a SCRIP card and support our school. We get a percentage back on each SCRIP card you buy. For purchases that need to be made, why not take one extra step and purchase a SCRIP card. And with that you are helping the school. For your shopping convenience we have a variety of gift cards available to take home today:, Amazon, AMC, American Eagle, American Girl, Applebee s, Arby s, Barnes & Noble, Bath & Body, Buffalo Wild Wings, Burger King, Cabela, Caribou, Chili s, Chipotle, Claire s, Cub/Super Valu, Dairy Queen, Darden (Red Lobster/Olive Garden) Dave & Buster, Dick s Sporting, Gap/Old Navy, Great Clips, Holiday Gas, itunes, JcPenney s, Kohl s, Kwik Trips, Lowe s, Menard s, Michael s, Mill s Fleet Farm, Noodles, PF Chang s, Panera Bread, Papa Murphy s, Pizza Hut, Red Robin, Sears, Shell Gas, Smashburger, Starbucks, Subway, Super America Gas, Taco Bell, Target, The Children s Place, Visa Five Back, Walgreens, Wal-Mart and Wendy s. Stop by the SCRIP desk in the East Gathering Area and pick up your gift cards today. We don t have it Place an order and you will get it next week. Thank you for your support in helping our school. Donation Needed! If anyone has or knows of a company that may no longer need a conference table, St. Raphael is looking for one. We have a new conference room near the Parish Office and are looking for a nice table for meetings. Please contact the Parish Office at Thank you! We welcomed Brielle Marie Cairns into the Church through the Sacrament of Baptism on October 15, 2017.

9 The Saint Therese Auxiliary will be hosting their Annual Christmas Boutique on: Friday, November 3rd Saturday, November 4th 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Join us for a Christmas Boutique! The even will feature booths selling handmade items and baked goods; made and donated by Auxiliary members, residents, and tenants. Items are very reasonably priced. This is a wonderful opportunity to get a head start on your Christmas shopping! Don t miss out on the our one-of-a-kind themed raffle baskets. Raffle tickets are only $1.00 each. It will be located at: Saint Therese of New Hope Bass Lake Road New Hope, MN Sacred Heart Men's Club 21st Annual Mostaccioli Dinner Where: Church of the Sacred Heart 4087 West Broadway Ave, Robbinsdale, MN When: Saturday, October 28 Time: 4pm - 7pm Price: $10 for adults, $5 for children All you can eat mostaccioli, bread, salad, dessert, water, and coffee. Wine is available for an extra charge. Proceeds benefit local causes. Reaching For Faith Speaker Series Now On Website Thanks to our six speakers, who over the last several months, presented their faith stories of inspiration. Now all of these talks are available at The Church of St. Raphael website. straphaelcrystal.org Again, we thank our speakers: Josh Stegman, Brianna Dylla, Fr. Michael Rudolph, Mary Beth Swift,Earle Parris, and Bernadette Zwak. For more information call Phil Rief / or fdccondesa@outlook.com Please join us for an evening of good food, great music, dynamic speakers, and meaningful fellowship at the 5th Annual Holy Spirit Academy Harvest Banquet! Featuring our keynote speaker, Fr. Michael Becker, Rector at St. John Vianney Seminary Live music and dancing with Claudia C & the Wise Guys Performance by the Holy Spirit Academy Choir Silent Auction and Pilgrimage Raffle Drawing Minneapolis Marriot NW 7025 Northland Drive North, Brooklyn Park, MN Friday, Nov 17, 2017 Silent Auction & Social Hour at 5:30 PM; Dinner at 7 PM Go to to order tickets! Live music and dancing with Claudia C & the Wise Guys Go to to order tickets!

10 " Baby Shower " Respect Life and A Community Caring for Life (ACCL) is hosting a baby shower for Moms who are expecting and need help. Starting October 7th and 9th, large decorated "Baby Boxes" will be located at all church entries for parishioners to donate a variety of baby items such as Newborn through Sz.1 and 2 Diapers, Bibs, Socks, Receiving Blankets, Pack n' Play Sheets, and Size 0-9 months girls and boys Sleepers and Onesies, and boy and girl Baby Outfits. 0-9 months are the sizes we need for the baby layettes our faithful ladies make up each fall for the cooler winter weather and then when they change over the layettes in the spring for the warmer summer weather. Flyers will be posted on all bulletin boards of specific items needed for our baby layettes for the moms and their babies who benefit from them. We thank all those who donate these lovingly gently used, new and all the most beautiful hand made quilts, receiving blankets, bibs, crocheted baby outfits, hats, mittens, and throws. The mothers are overwhelmed with all of these needed items. To thank all of you for helping these moms throughout the year and to celebrate the Respect Life Month of October, everyone is invited to join us for a "baby shower" of decorated cupcakes and refreshments in Marian Hall after the 8:30 am and 10:30 am Masses on Sunday, October 29th. Updated Parishioner Contact Information We need your help!! Now that most parish and school activities are back in full swing, we are finding that we have outdated contact information on parishioners, volunteers, and committee chair people. Please take a minute to fill out this form with your updated contact information. You may drop them in the collection baskets, drop them off in the parish office, or mail them to the office attention Sheri Engstrom. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. First Name: Last Name: Address: City: ST: Phone Number 1: Phone Number 2 Address Preferred Method of Contact: Phone

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