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

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1 December rd Sunday of Advent Volume 60, Issue 51 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: Pastoral Staff Pastor: Rev. Michael Rudolph x205 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 Ministry Assistant: Josh Stegman Faith Formation Coordinator: Mike Gerads x211 Faith Formation Assistant Sarah Gerads x211 Faith Formation Attendance 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 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 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 January 9th. If you would like a particular item on the Council agenda, please contact Fr. Rudolph.

2 Liturgical Ministers Schedule Saturday, December 23 5:30 pm Lectors: Anna Makousky & Lisa Tienter Jodi Ayd, Tina Hong, Barbara Thotland, Jerry Wall, and Cindy Wall Servers: Michael Redden, Levi Ehlenz, Christopher Redden, Matthew Redden, and Jacob Redden Greeters: (E) Audrey & Greg Kauffman Choir: Bells Sunday, December 24 8:30 am Lectors: Peggy Diedrich & John Zimitsch Pete Dubay, Janet Fischer, David Fischer, Dave Johnson, and Karin Rachwal Servers: Michael Gagnon, John Paul Gagnon, Evan Kowalski, Ryan Ruddy, and Fulton Ruddy Greeters: (W) Al & Kathy Johnson (N) Betty Fasching & Shawn Makelke (E) Roberta Bouley Choir: Cantor 10:30 am Lectors: Olivia & Jeff Fish Servers: Phil Keane, Mary Kellett, Yvesco Lawson, Julie Matzek, and Char Vecellio Joe Abel, John Lacina, Mike Vecellio, Augie Abel, Francis Abel, and Dominic Vecellio Greeters: (E) Gladis Romero-Phillips & Matthew Gerads (N) Phil Rief Choir: Adult Choir 4:00 pm Lectors: Greg Feitl & John Jestus Servers: Choir: Kathy Bohlinger, Tom Bohlinger, Regina Dykhoff, Jeanine Machan, Karen Obilade Kevin Matzek, Pat O Meara, Matthew Jacobsen, Luke Matzek, Joe Matzek, and Thomas O Meara Adult Choir 10:00 pm Lectors: Ali Abel & Mary Lacina Servers: Choir: Audrey Goebel, Sylvia Hoff, Tina Hong, Shirly Houglum, and Joan Vogel Michael Gagnon, James Zahler, John Paul Gagnon, Owen Hansmann, and Peter Hansmann Adult Choir Monday, December 25 8:30 am Lectors: Jeanine Machan & Jim Smith Al Johnson, Kathy Johnson, Theresa Kelly, Lois Smith, and Barbara Thotland Servers: Joe Guertin, Mark Ruddy, Logan Ehlenz, Levi Ehlenz, Fulton Ruddy, and Ryan Ruddy Greeters: (W) Barb Livingston (N) Patty Beissel Choir: Cantor 10:30 am Lectors: Chris Hildebrand & Marie Nachtsheim Servers: Choir: Mary Kay Ficks, Ronald Gieneart, Phil Keane, Betty Kreuter, and Colleen Todd Phil Deeney, Michael Redden, Christopher Redden, Matthew Redden, Jacob Redden, Ehjay Talatala Cantor Greeters Needed! We are in need of Greeters at all Christmas Masses. This is especially important for Christmas. Even if you are not able to commit to a specific Mass, please make an extra effort to welcome others to St. Raphael. Please call Sheri in the Parish Office at if you are able to volunteer. Prayers for the Sick Please pray for the following individuals: Scott Dehn, John Noe, Andrew Eisenzimmer, Marlene Staloch, Elaine Wosmek, Michael Schultz, Marti Kujawa, David McMillen, Pat Klassen, Mary Lou Wensman, and Catherine. To add a name to this list for one month call x523.

3 From the Pastor Fr. Michael Rudolph Hand-clapping Trees When I first became a Christian and started reading the Bible more thoroughly, one part of it that blew me away was Isaiah Chapter 55. It still does. With beautiful language, the Prophet describes the delightfulness of life in relationship with God, His amazing love and mercy, the power of His Word on this earth, and the immense joy that springs from all of this. In fact, this joy is so great that human beings are not capable of expressing it all by themselves. It is as if all of nature must join in, if God is to be given due thanks and praise. And so, after Isaiah describes the human response to God: For you shall go out in joy, and be led forth in peace, he adds these otherwise inexplicable words: the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. (Isaiah 55:12) The Book of Isaiah has been called the Fifth Gospel because so much of it even though written hundreds of years before Christ is, thanks to the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, about the Messiah, Jesus Christ. This makes Isaiah great reading for Advent. I especially recommend Isaiah 9:6-7; 11:1-10; 35:1-10; 40:1-5; 42:1-4; 50:4-7; 53:1-12 and 55:1-13. If you listen to Handel s The Messiah so popular this time of year you will hear some of these verses. If Isaiah could experience such immense joy just predicting the Messiah, how much more should those of us who live since the arrival of Jesus Christ be overflowing with joy? Joy is the theme of this Sunday in the Church s liturgical calendar. That s why it s traditionally called Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete is Latin for Rejoice! Rejoice is what St. Paul writes to the Christians in Thessalonica, as we hear in this Sunday s Second Reading. The kind of joy he is referring to is available to everyone because it s not dependent on circumstances. In fact, St. Paul writes to the Thessalonians: You received the word in much affliction, with joy inspired by the Holy Spirit. (1 Thessalonians 1:6) This joy no matter what is a mark of a true follower of Jesus Christ. It s not dependent on circumstances. It s a gift from God and goes along with both knowing about Jesus Christ and knowing Jesus Christ. This kind of joy called by St. Paul a fruit of the Holy Spirit remains a possession of God even after He has given it to us. You could say that we share it with God. Others see this joy, but we may or may not feel it. A great example is St. Teresa of Calcutta. For decades, she felt interior darkness even as others saw immense joy in her face. She wasn t putting on an act. She was totally surrendered to God, and so God used both her inner suffering and her outer joy to bring souls to Him. Early in her life as a Sister, she had made Jesus a promise to never deliberately refuse Him anything. He took her at her word, and so she was able to do something indescribably beautiful for God and for her fellow human beings. Another saint associated in a special way with joy is St. Philip Neri. In fact, he is known as the Apostle of Joy. Born in Florence, Italy in 1515, he moved to Rome and was ordained a priest. Rome at the time was a mess. It has been invaded a century before and much of it was still in ruins. The Church was broke. The Protestant Reformation was spreading dangerous spiritual ideas and the Renaissance was spreading culturally dangerous trends. Immorality was widespread among both clergy and lay people. Few people frequented the sacraments any more. Groups of unemployed and homeless children, teenagers and young men roamed the streets, often turning to crime to survive. But throughout all this, St. Philip concentrated on what was good, true and beautiful. He concentrated on befriending young gang members, taking care of hospital patients, celebrating the sacraments, and teaching the Faith to the ignorant. He formed the Oratory (meaning Place of Prayer ) where people from all walks of life and ages could come together for meals, friendship, casual conversion, prayer, study and singing. Some of the participants were educated, devout and holy. Others were uneducated, rough around the edges, and leading immoral lives. St. Philip welcomed and loved them all. Because of this and because of his constant joy people of all sorts were drawn to him and experienced beautiful conversions to become disciples of Jesus Christ. The concept of the oratory spread. By the Year 2000 there were at about 74 oratories in 17 countries. A new one is being formed right now in Northeast Minneapolis by a group of several young diocesan priests. Please keep these young men and their ministry in your prayers. The joy of Jesus Christ permeated the lives of St. Teresa of Calcutta and St. Phillip Neri, in different but similarly powerful ways. They rejoiced in Jesus Christ. God wants all people to rejoice at the birth of His Son, Jesus Christ. He is our Hope and Salvation. Gaudete! Rejoice! Yours in Christ, Father Rudolph

4 Saint of the Day St. Samthann Samthann was an Irish woman who founded Clonbroney Abbey in County Longford. She is known for the wise advice she gave people in the form of short sayings. When a monk asked her in what attitude it was appropriate to pray, she replied that it was appropriate to pray in every position sitting, standing, kneeling or lying. Another monk told her that he proposed to give up study so he could pray more. Samthann told him that he would never be able to fix his mind on prayer if he neglected study. A third monk said he was going on a pilgrimage. She answered that the kingdom of heaven can be reached without crossing the sea and God is near to all who call on Him. Samthann was also known for wanting to live a simple lifestyle. She refused large grants of land for her abbey, and kept just six cows for the abbey herd. Samthann died around the year 739. Saint Samthann, 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) READINGS FOR THE WEEK: Monday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Tuesday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Wednesday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 1:26-38 Thursday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Friday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Saturday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66 Sunday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Weekly Calendar of Events See Youth Ministry Column for Jr. & Sr. High Activities Mon. 12/18 8:00 am Tom Fursman Tues. 12/19 8:00 am Jeanette Pugh Wed. 12/20 8:00 am McGuire Children 5:30 pm Arnold Nelson Thurs. 12/21 8:00 am Eleanor Mietus Fri. 12/22 8:00 am John Christianson Sat. 12/23 8:00 am Ernest Deeds 5:30 pm Fr. Thomas McCabe & Deceased Family Members Sun. 12/24 8:30 am Richard Cotter 10:30 am St. Raphael Parishioners 4:00 pm Ed Klassen 10:00 pm Eugene Neisen Sunday, December 17 8:00 am - Noon ~ Library Open - 2nd Floor by Elevator 11:30 am - 12:00 pm ~ Baptism Church 2:00 pm ~ Parish Penance Service - Church Monday, December 18 9:00 am - 11:00 am ~ CFI Come & See Tea - Conference Room 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ~ Familia Training - Bride Room 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm ~ Schola Singers - Choir Room Tuesday, December 19 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ~ Agape Singers - Choir Room Wednesday, December 20 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm ~ Children s Choir - Choir Room 5:00 pm - 6:45 pm ~ Sr. High Open Youth Room - Youth Rm 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm ~ Latin-English Mass - Holy Spirit Chapel 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ~ Adult Choir - Choir Room 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ~ RCIA Class - St. Raphael Room 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm ~ Faith Formation - School 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm ~ Life Night Youth Group - Marian Hall Thursday, December 21 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm ~ Bell Choir - Church 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ~ St. Raphael Prayer Group - Marian Hall Friday, December 22 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm ~ Open Youth Room 6-12th - Youth Rm Saturday, December 23 No Events Scheduled Sunday, December 24 No Events Scheduled

5 What Masses Do I Need To Attend on December 24/25? You may have noticed that the 4 th Sunday of Advent falls on December 24 th this year, which is also Christmas Eve, so if one attends Mass on Christmas Eve (Sunday), do they fulfill both their Sunday and Holy Day (Christmas) obligation? In other words, is it possible to get a twofer? In plain and simple English: No! Since we have an obligation to attend Mass on Sunday (4 th Sunday of Advent) and the Holy Day (Christmas) there are two obligations that need to be fulfilled. The liturgy for the 4 th Sunday of Advent is different from Christmas, but herein lies the confusion because the precept to attend Mass on Sunday does not apply to any specific liturgy on Sunday. For example: by going to Mass at 4:00pm on Christmas Eve, a person may fulfill their Sunday obligation if they have not already attended a Sunday Mass. However, they will need to attend another Mass at 10:00pm (Christmas Eve) or any Mass on Christmas Day to fulfill the requirement of attending Mass for the Holy Day. Masses: 5:30pm (Dec. 23) Fulfills the Sunday Obligation 8:30am (Dec. 24) Fulfills the Sunday Obligation 10:30am (Dec. 24) Fulfills the Sunday Obligation 4:00pm (Dec. 24) Fulfills the Sunday Obligation, if a Sunday Mass has not already been attended/fulfills the Holy Day Obligation if a Sunday Mass has already been attended 10:00pm (Dec. 24) - Fulfills the Sunday Obligation, if a Sunday Mass has not already been attended/fulfills the Holy Day Obligation if a Sunday Mass has already been attended 8:30 am (Dec. 25) Fulfills the Holy Day Obligation 10:30am (Dec. 25) Fulfills the Holy Day Obligation May God bless you and your family during these final days of Advent as we prepare our hearts and souls for the coming of Christ. Fr. Rudolph Stewardship of Treasure December 10, 2017 Contributions: $ 22,470 Budget: $ 20,809 Building Fund: $ 1,010 Budget: $ 2,600 Mr. J Scholarship: $ 435 He who is generous will be blessed Respect Life Meeting CANCELED on December 21st. Decorate the Church for Christmas Your help is needed on Dec 24th. We have limited time after the last Advent Mass at 10:30am and the first Christmas Eve mass at 4:00 pm to get the final Christmas decorations and Nativity Scene set up. If you can spare some time between 12:00 pm and 2:00pm to help it would be much appreciated. Please contact Teresa Esnough at Teresa_esnough@rdale.org or with your name and phone number. Or Carol Esnough at

6 Principal s News As we are well into this school year, we are finding we have some elementary students who could use some one on one assistance with reading. If you or someone you know would be willing to volunteer to come to school 2-3 times per week to read with students, please have them call the school office ( ). We will coordinate the scheduling with the teachers. All volunteers, not yet E3 qualified, need to complete the essential three requirements; Code of Conduct, Virtus Training, and a background check. ~ In His Service, Doug Ballinger, Principal We have had many inquiries over the last few weeks from parishioners who would like to gift the parish or school something that we need during this holiday season. The Gift of Education is a powerful tool to provide a real and meaningful difference in the lives of our children. In a world where the hottest electronic or the latest toy is talked about and discarded once the newest one arrives; the gift of Catholic education is something that will last a lifetime. For 66 years, St. Raphael Catholic School has guided its students on a journey where academic excellence, a strong Catholic education, and a Christ-centered environment have been hallmarks of their daily experience. As we prepare our students for their next steps as future leaders and contributors to our local and global communities, in the business world, and in our Church, we must devote our attention to providing financial assistance to these students and families who seek out a Catholic school education. One way to do this is by supporting the Mr. J Scholarship fund, named after Mr. Dave Johnson (Mr. J), who has been a faith filled educator at St. Raphael for over 40 years. The Mr. J Scholarship Fund, has generously gifted over $75, per year for the last two school years to families who need the financial aid assistance. For us to help build financial bridges for school families, we are in great monetary need for the school year. With the grace of God and the assistance of generous donors, we will be able to continue to offer students the lasting gift of a Catholic education by affording qualified families tuition assistance. Donations to the Mr. J Scholarship Fund are tax -deductible and may be offered in the form of cash, check, bequests, gifts of stock, life insurance, real estate, appreciated assets, beneficiary arrangements, and required minimum distributions. Please visit the Parish Office to make contributions in person, envelopes are included in your monthly contribution packets and can be dropped into the offering baskets, payments can be made via the parish web site or contact Carrie Nelle at x 222. Keep Christ in Christ-mas Poster Contest: Christmas is often regarded as a secular holiday for many in our world. We so often forget that Christ-mas is the day when God gave us is greatest gift in the form of his only son. The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring the Keep Christ in Christ-mas (due date is December 21st) poster contest if you are interested please contact David Johnson the Knights of Columbus youth activity director at St. Raphael Catholic School at x 321 for more information. Timing of Giving for Taxes Please note that if you wish to have a donation credited for the 2017 tax year, we must have it in our possession by Sunday, December 31st. The date on a check does not matter for tax purposes. The date that governs which tax year that a donation goes to is the date that we receive it. If we receive a check in early January that was dated in December, it will be counted in the 2018 tax year. The popular IRA Charitable Rollover is now permanently available. This means that, if you are 70 1/2 or older, you may now direct distributions from your IRAs to qualified charities. This allows you to support our parishes without including this distribution in your taxable income. To make a charitable rollover and qualify for tax relief: The distribution must be made from a traditional IRA. The IRA owner must be 70 1/2 or older. The distribution must be paid directly from the IRA custodian to the church. The maximum distribution cannot exceed $100,000 per year. We ALWAYS recommend that you seek professional advice in these matters. However, if you have any questions for the parish, please contact Ginny Metzger, Parish Business Administrator at Gifts of stock are always appreciated and there are significant tax benefits available to those who give appreciated stock held longer than a year. Those who choose to donate stock are generally entitled to a tax deduction based on the full fair market value of the stock at the time the gift is made, not just the original cost. Additionally, donors do not incur any capital gains tax when stock is given away rather than sold. Please consider a stock gift when donating to the Church of St. Raphael, St. Raphael Catholic School or St. Raphael Faith and Legacy Foundation. If you are considering or planning a gift of stock for 2017, please make your year-end stock donations as soon as possible. Most transactions take only a few days to process, but there is the occasional one that can take a couple of weeks to pass through the process. Please contact Ginny Metzger at for our routing numbers.

7 Youth Ministry Youth Minister & Confirmation Coordinator: Anna Scherber or x210 Jr. High Dec. 22: Friday Night Open Youth Room from 6:00-10:00 pm. Come join us for a fun night of fellowship! 10th Annual Aunt Dori s Homemade Caramel Sale St. Raphael Youth Ministry Fundraiser this weekend. $7 for 1/2 pound bag or THREE bags for $18 Sold before and after all Masses in the East Gathering Space until sold out. Supply is limited!! Jan. 9: Jr. High Open Youth Room from 2:20-5:00 pm. Sr. High Dec. 20: Sr. High Open Youth Room from 5:00-6:45 pm. Dec. 20: Life Night Youth Group Grill the Priest with Fr. Altier from 7:00-8:15 pm in Marian Hall. Dec. 22: Friday Night Open Youth Room from 6:00-10:00 pm. Come join us for a fun night of fellowship! Jan. 9: The Pulse is on this night from 7:00-9:00 pm in the Youth Room. This is a co-ed high school discussion group. We will meet on the second Tuesday of each month during the school year. Hope to see you there! Jan. 14: Minnesota Teens for Life Conference at Sacred Heart in Robbinsdale will feature speakers covering topics from pro-life apologetics, post-abortive testimonies, how to talk to people about bring pro-life, prayer and the pro-life movement, and what you can do to help. The event goes from 1:00-8:00 pm on Sunday, January 14th and will include Sunday Mass. This event is open to all high school students and is $20 per participant. Please let Anna know if you would like to sign up! Rite of Confirmation (ROC) Dec. 20: Life Night Youth Group Grill the Priest with Fr. Altier from 7:00-8:15 pm in Marian Hall. Dec. 27 & Jan. 3: No Faith Formation or Confirmation on these nights. Merry Christmas! Jan. 10: ROC Classes for 9th & 10th Grade Confirmation candidates. All classes are located in the church. Eucharistic Adoration - Advent contact Betty Kreuter at or Therese Juba at Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Jesus Christ. [1 Thessalonians 5:16-18] One place to pray is the Eucharistic Adoration Chapel. It is open 24/7. Please feel free to make a visit. If you know your schedule for the Christmas Holy Days and the week in between, please sign up on the substitute list next to the sign-in book on the Chapel counter, if you are willing and able to help out in this ministry. Thank you to those who have already offered their names and times available. The Sunday hour from 4:00-5:00 a.m. still urgently needs to be filled by one or two adorers. The Wednesday hour from 4:00-5:00 a.m. needs a prayer partner. There are many hours that need prayer partners or long term subs over the winter months, for those who are traveling or unable to get around as well in the winter weather. Some of these hours are Mondays noon to 1:00 p.m. and 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Fridays from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., and Sundays from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Core Team Jan. 7: Core Team Meeting from 6:00-9:00 pm in Marian Hall. Young Adult Ministry Jan. 19: 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: ascherber@straphaelcrystal.org

8 Thank you to everyone who bought SCRIP at the Christmas Village. It is our biggest event of the year. Missed out on it? We still have a lot of SCRIP cards available for immediate purchase. Think about those hard to buy for family and friends. Stop by the SCRIP table and do all of your Holiday shopping in one stop. Consider spreading out the financial necessities of Christmas shopping by purchasing SCRIP gift cards each week. Not only are gift cards the perfect gift, but you can also use them to pay for your purchases. Have a wonderful Holiday Season. Closed for Christmas December 23rd, 24th, and 25th and December 30th and 31st. Library Corner The St Raphael Church Library will be closed the weekends of Christmas (12/24) and New Years (12/31). So that our Librarians can spend this time with their families. See you next year in the St Raphael Church Library. Minneapolis Deanery Catholic Culture Day will take place on January 3rd Lunch at Fabulous Ferns and 11 a.m. Tour of the Saint Paul Cathedral at 1:00 p.m. There is no charge for the tour. If you would like to join the group for lunch before the tour, please call Jo Tolck at by December 23rd to make a reservation. The Rosary Society A Day with Endow Saturday, January 13, 2018; 8:30 a.m. 4 p.m. St. Olaf Catholic Church, 215 S. 8 th St., Minneapolis Endow envisions a world where every woman has the opportunities, the knowledge, the courage and the support to be the best version of themselves made in the image and likeness of God. Explore the topic of FEMININE GENIUS with Mallory Smyth. Find more details and register at Questions? Contact Susanna Parent parents@archspm.org or

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