ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH 632 S. Broad St. Mankato, MN

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1 ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH 632 S. Broad St. Mankato, MN Pastor - Fr. John Kunz Mass Schedule - Saturday Vigil: 5:15 pm Sunday: 8:00 am & 10:00 am Reconciliation - Saturday: 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm August 6, The Transfiguration of the Lord - Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9

2 The Transfiguration of the Lord August 6, PARISH CONTACTS PARISH STAFF Pastor Fr. John Kunz frjohn@stjohnsmankato.net Pastoral Care Associate Monica Priebe monicap@stjohnsmankato.net Director of Liturgy/Music Jaci James jaci@stjohnsmankato.net Director of Children/Adult Formation Kelly Huber khuber@stjohnsmankato.net Director of Youth Formation Johnna Harmer jharmer@stjohnsmankato.net Faith Formation Assistant Mary Hudson mhudson@stjohnsmankato.net Administrative Assistant Joan Kellen jkellen@stjohnsmankato.net Accountant/Administrative Assistant Daniel Pietsch dpietsch@stjohnsmankato.net Administrative Assistant Susan Durbala susand@stjohnsmankato.net Building & Grounds Maintenance Jon Fitterer jfitterer@stjohnsmankato.net CATHOLIC SCHOOL Loyola Catholic School Website - LOYOLA AMBASSADORS ST. JOHN S PARISH: Ken Klingsporn Nicole Goebel Beth Miller ST. JOHN S ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCILS Pastoral Leadership Team: Monica Priebe Jaci James John Fell Joan Kellen Jennifer Hatkin Christopher Meehan Dan Hansen Finance Council: Brian Cornelius Beth Baker James Loaney Dan Denhof Mike Burkhardt Pat Kruger Dave Naples Mike Spellacy Faith Formation Advisory and Development Board: Mick Hickok, adult rep Kim Hermer, family rep Alex Oldenburg, youth rep Dan Hansen, young family rep Amy Kloss, family rep Kelly Meehling, family rep Clarissa Meissner, young family rep Parish Trustees: Jim Swanson Najwa Massad From the Pastor s Desk We have had some beautiful summer days this year. It makes me want to hang on to them, preserving their goodness as long as I can. Peter, James and John had a lovely day with Jesus. They climbed to the top of Mt. Tabor. It offers a beautiful view of the countryside. But then it even got better when Jesus was transfigured before them. Their immediate reaction was to build a way to preserve the experience. Jesus basically reminded them to just trust the experience through the change that had happened within themselves. So we continue to treasure the beautiful Minnesota summer days. We can t hold them forever but the goodness of these days are real blessings we hold within. Blessings, Father John MASS INTENTIONS Monday, August 7 - Nm 11:4b-15; Mt 14: :15 am Communion Service Tuesday, August 8 - Nm12:1-13;Mt14:22-36/Mt15:1-2, :15 am Betty Simpson Wednesday, August 9 - Nm 13:1-2, 25-14:1, 26-29a, 34-35; Mt 15: :15 am Timothy Gaffer, Joe Hager Thursday, August 10-2 Cor 9:6-10; Jn 12: :15 am The Parishioners of St. John s Friday, August 11- Dt 4:32-40; Mt 16: :15 am - Patricia Simonett Saturday, August 12 - Dt 6:4-13; Mt 17: :15 pm Tom & Dan Wieskus, Debby McGuire, Suzanne Sherman Sunday, August 13-1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a; Rom 9:1-5; Mt 14: :00 am Vince Demars, The Parishioners of St. John s 10:00 am Joseph & Martha Phillips, Brandon Goodrich FLOWERS FOR MARY DONATED FOR WEEK OF August 5/6 Donated by Joan Busch in Memory of Teresa Erlandson

3 THE WEEK AHEAD Monday, August 7 Tuesday, August 8 Sunrise AA Meeting 6:30 AM Matthews Hall Hope-Grief Ministry 5:15 PM John Paul II room Faith Formation Advisory Meeting - 6:30PM - Matthews Hall Wednesday, August 9 Legion of Mary 9:00 AM Marian room Sunday Experience Team - 5:15PM - John Paul II room Thursday, August 10 Simon Ministry - 10:30 AM - Matthews Hall door 7 Laurel Peak 3:00 PM Laurels Peak Friday, August 11 Al-Anon 6:30 AM Parish Library Early Risers AA 6:30 AM - Matthews Hall Saturday, August 12 Sunday, August 13 Canning Workshop - 1:00PM - Matthews Hall EXPERIENCE THE WORD COME TO LIFE One of the extraordinary undertakings of our time. Smithsonian Magazine July 8 - September 1, 2017 Blue Earth County Historical Center 424 Warren St., Mankato, MN The Saint John s Bible is the first handwritten, illuminated Bible commissioned by a Benedictine Abbey in over 500 years. Its hand written lettering and stunning artworks truly present the Word of God in an engaging and inspirational way. Discover the beauty and splendor of The Saint John s Bible at an exhibition of beautiful reproduction prints showcasing some of the many artworks in this once in a millennium project. Free and open to the public! St. John s Prayer Network - To submit a prayer request, please call: Sandy Roberts or Alice DiMeglio or Monica Priebe, Pastoral Care Associate at: monicap@stjohnsmankato.net STEWARDSHIP THE SON OF MAN The Book of Daniel, from which our First Reading is drawn, was written some two centuries before the birth of Christ. This is only significant in that many of the prophets (Daniel is considered one of the major prophets) lived as many as six centuries before Christ. However, regardless the timeline, we need to be moved by and appreciative of the prophecies we find in the Old Testament. In the particular passage in today s reading it states, The one like a Son of Man received dominion, glory, and kingship. Today, of course, is the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, and this reading very much parallels what is portrayed in the Transfiguration. The interesting point within this reading from Daniel, however, is that it refers to the Son of Man, which is the term Jesus Himself used most often to describe Himself. We have referenced this fact previously. In fact, the term Son of Man occurs 85 times in the Gospels, and in 83 of them it is Jesus who uses the term. (It appears 32 times in Matthew; 15 times in Mark; 26 times in Luke; and 12 times in John, and it is in John where it is used twice by someone other than Jesus.) The important point for us is that Jesus calling Himself the Son of Man explains that He was born of a woman, and He shares in our earthly conditions and sufferings. That fact should make us want to embrace Him as our Savior, our Friend, and our Shepherd even more. MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT SUBSTITUTE CATECHIST Be available to substitute on short notice for an absent catechist. Catechist training is provided. CLASSROOM AIDE Aide assists catechist during instruction of curriculum provided and receives training & support from Faith Formation staff. Training is required and provided. SUPERVISION Supervise, monitor and assist students, in safely getting picked up and dropped off for class sessions (Sundays or Wednesdays). Contact Kelly Huber at or khuber@ stjohnsmankato.net Parish Office Hours: Weekdays 8:30 am-5:00 pm Office Phone: (507) Emergency (after office hours): (507) Web: Check out St. John s on Facebook and Twitter! SJB Catholic Church@SJBCCMN 3

4 SACRAMENTS SACRAMENTS OF THE CHURCH Baptism - To prepare your child for Baptism, it is essential that parents participate in Pre-Jordan preparation. Marriage - Contact the parish office 1 year in advance of wedding date. Marriage prep is required. Becoming Catholic - If you or someone you know are interested in becoming Catholic or have questions about the process (Christian Initiation), please contact the parish office. Sacrament of the Sick - Anointing If you have a serious illness, are facing hospitalization and/ or surgery, please contact the parish office to arrange to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. We welcome our newest Christian into the family of God and St. John s parish. Claire Margaret Kaus, daughter of Benjamin & Mary (Rengstof) Kaus. Caleb Daniel Helget, son of Cole & Kristi (Hillesheim) Helget. YOUTH FORMATION LOYOLA NEWS Enrollment information: Visit the LCS website and schedule family tours at your convenience throughout the summer. Questions? Call Save the Dates All School Round Up Thursday, August 17, 6:30-8pm Day One Celebration/K-12 First day of school Wednesday, August 23 Back to School Mass with Bishop LeVoir, Friday, September 1, 10:30am. All are welcome! Loyola Homecoming September 29 LoyolaPalooza was a wonderful event with lots of people, great music, dancing, delicious food and refreshments! It was like a giant family reunion with something for everyone, including pick-up basketball and baseball games for the kids. We ll do it all again on the last Saturday night in July 2018! Thanks to all staff, volunteers, and participants! Loyola is looking for dedicated and creative Directors for our Afterschool Care programs; abemmels@ loyolacatholicschool.org to apply. We are looking for volunteers for our Food Service, jlarson@ loyolacatholicschool.org for more information. Hoopin on the Hill, always a fun event, was Saturday, August 5. Did you know? NCEA research shows that 85.7% of Catholic High school graduates go on to attend 4-year colleges compared to 39.5% of public high school graduates. Your parish support makes all we do, learn, and celebrate at Loyola possible, as we guide students to their full potential, walk with them in faith and equip them to lead and serve. And we re off to the Red Lake mission trip! Please pray for our safety and that we will be open to the experiences God will put before us. 4 NCYC FUNDRAISER! Remember to bring the tubes of m&m s back to the church filled with quarters! The money collected will send three of our high school students to the National Catholic Youth Conference this November in Indianapolis, IN! Thank you for your support of our parish s young people! PARISH LIFE CENTER MAKEOVER Phase 1 of PLC project is finished! The hallway and doors have brightened the building up so much already! More updates on the way- stay tuned! A HUGE thank-you to Jon, Kelly and Lynn for working so hard to make this a nice space for our parish!

5 FAITH FORMATION CATECHISTS NEEDED Sundays and/or Wednesdays Teach the faith to children or youth Catechists instruct from provided curriculum, along with receiving training and support from the Faith Formation staff. Each session (including preparation and the class itself) is approximately 1-1/2 hours. Training is required and provided. Contact: Kelly Huber: or REGISTRATION AVAILABLE Registration is now available for the upcoming Faith Formation school year. Forms available in the back of church, at the Parish office, or online. DISCOVER YOUR INHERITANCE Paul s letter to the Ephesians reveals many remarkable gifts that we as Christians are given in the Church. This letter tells us about the nature of the Church as a body, as a household, as a mystery, as a communion, as a bride, and as an army. It shows us the great inheritance that awaits us as sons and daughters, adopted fully into the family of God. It reveals how God s great love for us can transform our daily lives if we allow it. Ephesians: Discover Your Inheritance is an 8-part Bible study that will enrich your faith, and show you how to live it out. 9 Sessions: Beginning September 7th- November 2nd Dates: Thursdays Leader: Joann Jaqua Cost: $25.00 Place: John Paul II Room WORLD WIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Make plans for a fall get-away with the one you love before your calendar fills up!! A Marriage Encounter Weekend is a private weekend away from life s distractions that allows a husband and wife to focus on each other. The next available Weekends are Nov 17-19, 2017 in Windom, MN and Feb 16-18, 2018 in Windom, MN. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit our website at: southmnwwme. org or contact Miki at applications@southmnwwme.org or

6 FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP July 30, 2017 Budget Adult Envelopes/Electronic Giving $ 18, $16, Offertory $ $ $1 Youth Envelopes $ Missionary $ 3, Money Counters: Aug. 7 Team 4; Aug. 14 Team 1; Aug. 21 Team 2 ST. JOHN S PARISH DEBT Balance Balance July 1, 2017 to Date Catholic Ministries Appeal-2016* ($ 43,278) ($ 30,113) Catholic Ministries Appeal-2017 ($ 30,925) ($ 29,502) Total ( $74,203) ($ 59,615) Budget Status: May 2017 Current Fiscal YTD Prior Fiscal YTD Income $968, $945, Expenses ($933,569.00) ($979,313.00) Operating Net Profit $ 35, ($ 33,814.00) Thank you for your continued financial support!! * Catholic Ministries Appeal shortfall from the 2016 Parish obligation paid to the Catholic Foundation of Southern MN which is a separate entity from the Diocese of Winona. St. John s Young Stewards Time & Treasure Children s Envelopes $60.22 (Talents from Children s Envelopes) Helping Grandma take out recycling. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION As the Latin Mass evolved in the first six centuries, the central prayer, what the Greeks called the anaphora and what we call today the Eucharistic Prayer, became fairly standard almost everywhere in the West. What we now know as Eucharistic Prayer I, or the Roman Canon, took a complex shape, not at all like the fluid and spontaneous prayers of early Rome, but a real architectural construction. The city of Rome was in a terrible condition by that time, and a series of political upheavals, plagues, and invasions swept through. Not much of Rome s former glory was left standing, except for the pope, who became a symbol of protection and hope for the troubled people. The structures of law and administration were swept away in the chaos, and the pope gradually assumed authority to restore and maintain order. Soon, the public liturgy of Rome became the city s only glory. The Romans wanted good order not only in their civic life, but in their liturgy. One prayer, increasingly enriched by music (although when the music tried to overtake the prayer the pope banned musical instruments entirely) was the new rule of the day. That one prayer, the Roman Canon, was solidly in place when the first liturgical book we have, the Leonine Sacramentary of 540, was compiled. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. 40th ANNUAL CORN FIESTA St. Mary s School, Madelia, MN Sunday, August 13, 2017 at 10:30am - 2:30 pm 8:00am Mass, Corn on the Cob, Hamburger & Hot Dog stand, Mexican Food Stand, Pie, Ice Cream, Cotton Candy & Rootbeer. Fun for the Whole Family! Mega Connect 4, Raffle, Kids Games, Silent Auction, Dinosaur Striker. 6 HEALING TAKES TIME Fall Retreat - Sept. 15th - 17th, 2017 Interdenominational Retreat - The Fanciscan Retreat & Spirituality Center in Prior Lake, MN. Retreat will focus on five different types of grief: Loss of Child, Loss of Spouse, Loss through Suicide, Pregnancy & Infant Loss and Loss of Sibling/Parent. Breakout sessions with facilitators that have experienced similar losses. Retreat begins Friday evening 7:00 pm through Sunday 11:00 am. Keynote Speaker: Lou Cooney Erickson, Chaplain BBC - St. Louis Park, MN. Grief as Companion: Can we be friends? In her 19 years of Chaplaincy, Lou has walked with many patients, families, and staff who have experienced loss in a variety of ways. Lou s journey of loss includes her husband s death at the age of 27 and also her son, a respected Deputy Sheriff and devoted father of two children, who committed suicide in For more information or to register for retreat contact Marlene Hunt or marlenehunt53@ gamil.com Facebook: Hope United Grief Group 50TH JUBILEE Sister Margaret Lamberty, SSND, is celebrating her 50th Jubilee as a School Sister of Notre Dame on Sunday, August 13th, at a 10:30 Mass, St. Patrick s Church, Hudson, WI. Lunch will follow in the church hall. All are invited. Sister Margaret taught 1st grade at St. Joseph-St. John s School

7 LITURGICAL MINISTERS AUGUST 12/13 Musicians 5:15 pm Tom & Lisa Bierer 8:00 am Jaci James/ Katy Wortel 10:00 am Jeanne Makela / Voices in Praise Eucharistic Ministers 5:15 pm Dale Barrie, John Bulcock, Paul Gaspar, Bonnie Gilbert, Michelle Goodrich, Barbara Haag, Lynn Klingsporn, Jane Kohler 8:00 am Teresa Depuydt, Patty Marzinske, Patty Mejias, Ron & Terri Prange, Barb Traxler, Chad & Martha Witte 10:00 am Jeff & Laurie Barnett, Maggie Bennett, Mardell Brauer, Miriam Braunhausen, Mike Burkhardt, Julia Corbett, Mike Coughlan Lector 5:15 pm John Bulcock, Kathy Wortel 8:00 am Terri Prange, Mark Traxler 10:00 am Julia Corbett, Mike Coughlan Sacristan 5:15 pm Don Lingen 8:00 am Sarah Odegard 10:00 am Maggie Bennett Server 5:15 pm Thomas Schoen, Renee Schweim 8:00 am Ella Blace, Ellen Witte 10:00 am Christian & Ciara Keech, Annabel Sheldon Ministers of Hospitality 5:15 pm Team 3 8:00 am Team 7 10:00 am - Team 11 Weekly EM (August 7-11) Ann Benson Laurel s Peak - (August 10) Kathleen Trauger, Theresa Evers FATIMA CELEBRATIONS In honor of the 100th anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima, celebrations continue to be held in the Diocese of Winona on the 13th of every month. Our Blessed Mother appeared to Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta on the 13th of May, June, July, August, September and October, On Sunday, August 13th at The Church of the Resurrection, ( th Avenue SE, Rochester) a Rosary Procession will be held immediately following the 11:30 AM Mass. The statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be available for public veneration in order to obtain a Plenary Indulgence as proclaimed by Pope Francis (for more information see Everyone is invited! AREA NEWS NATIVITY CHURCH FESTIVAL Men s Chicken Dinner and Festival at NATIVITY Church, Cleveland, MN Sunday August 6: An Antique car show, polka Mass and live festival music, silent auction, beer garden, raffle, kid s games, and much more highlight this rural celebration. Polka Mass at 8:30 a.m. Dinner from 10 am to 1 pm. Roast Chicken, baked potatoes, baked beans, homemade pie and beverages. Adults: $12, Kids 6-12: $5; Tots 5 & Under are Free! Nativity Church is at 200 West Main, Cleveland, MN (next to the water tower!) Questions? Contact the parish office, You ll have some fun! DIVORCED - WIDOWED - SEPARATED Tuesday, August 1 - October 6, 2017 at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Bethel Lutheran Church (just East of K-Mart) 810 3rd Ave. S.E., Rochester, MN. Beginning Experience of Rochester/Southeastern MN is offering Coping with Life Alone classes. For more information - contact: beminnesota@gmail.com or call CAMP OZ GRIEF CAMP FOR KIDS Saturday, October 7, :30am to 6pm Camp Patterson Lake Washington, Madison Lake, MN Camp Oz is a day-long grief camp for children and teens, ages 6 to 18, who have experienced the death of someone in their life. At Camp Oz, children are invited to share their feelings, participate in remembrance activities, and connect with others who have experienced loss. They learn that they are not alone and that their feelings are a normal part of grief. Camp Oz is offered free of charge. We ask that one completed registration form per child be submitted prior to participating in the camp. For more information or registration materials, call or , ext (tollfree). Registration must be received by Sept. 27,