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 January 14, Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - Gospel: John 1:35-42

2 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 14, 2018 PARISH CONTACTS PARISH STAFF Pastor Fr. John Kunz Pastoral Care Associate Monica Priebe Director of Liturgy/Music Jaci James Director of Children/Adult Formation Kelly Huber Director of Youth Formation Johnna Harmer Faith Formation Assistant Mary Hudson Administrative Assistant Joan Kellen Accountant/Administrative Assistant Daniel Pietsch Administrative Assistant Susan Durbala Building & Grounds Maintenance Jon Fitterer CATHOLIC SCHOOL Loyola Catholic School Website - LOYOLA AMBASSADORS ST. JOHN S PARISH: Beth Johnson ST. JOHN S ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCILS Pastoral Leadership Team: Monica Priebe Jaci James John Fell Joan Kellen Jennifer Hatkin Christopher Meehan Dan Hansen Finance Council: Kelsie Davis Beth Baker James Loaney Lucas Schaefer Mike Burkhardt Pat Kruger Gerald Hicks 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 Simon was brought to Jesus by his brother Andrew. Sometimes it s another person s story that brings to us an openness to Christ. Sometimes its even a family member s witness that stays within our searching mind. As we return to Ordinary Time until the Lent season, this simple story helps us make sense of our faith journey. I have been in contact with various people in my life who made me aware of God in a new way. My parents especially gave me an example of enduring faith. They never seemed to waiver from the practice of their faith. As we gather for Eucharist this weekend, we hold the treasure of faith that has been passed on to us. We pray for an openness to further learnings and growth this year. Peace, Father John MASS INTENTIONS Monday, January 15-1 Sm 15:16-23; Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday, January 16-1 Sm 16:1-13; Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday, January 17-1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51;Mk 3:1-6 Thursday, January 18-1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Mk 3:7-12 Friday, January 19-1 Sm 24:3-21; Mk 3:13-19 Saturday, January 20-2Sm1:1-4,11-12,19, 23-27;Mk 3: :15 pm Bernadine Yokiel, Clair Haefner, Tony & Alice Rotchadl, Jeanne Ross, Allen & Jane Ross Sunday, January 21 - Jon3:1-5,10; 1Cor7:29-31;Mk 1: :00 am Mick & Lorraine McGuire /James Esser / Vic Chalhoub /Jim Murray 10:00 am Paul Hanly / Dorothy Voda /Delores Reuter / Phyllis Goettl /Katherine Thro Frost KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS JANUARY MEETINGS Parish Life Center - 6:30pm Tuesday, January 16 - Fish Fry Planning Tuesday, January 23 - Regular meeting All Knights are Welcome - Meal provided at 6:30pm 2

3 THE WEEK AHEAD Monday, January 15 Spirit Singers 5:30 PM St Elizabeth room Tuesday, January 16 Sunrise AA Meeting 6:30 AM Matthews Hall Hope-Grief Ministry 5:15 PM John Paul II room Wednesday, January 17 Legion of Mary 9:00 AM Marian room Journey thru Grief 9:30 AM John Paul II room Book Club 1:30 PM Parish Library Choir for Christ 5:15 PM Church Roots, Edge 6:30 PM Cafeteria, Matthews Hall Life Teen 8:00 PM Parish Life Center Gym Thursday, January 18 Simon Ministry 10:30 AM Matthews Hall Simon Ministry Monthly Meet 12:00 PM Matthews Hall Laurels Peak 3:00 PM Laurels Peak Bible Study, Untold Blessings 6:30 PM John Paul II rm ST. JOHN S NEWS WHAT IS ALPHA? It is an opportunity to explore life and faith in a friendly, open, and informal environment. All are welcome to join in food, fellowship and faith sharing: Meal provided each week Free to participate Childcare provided Sessions will be held every Sunday at 5:00 p.m. for 12 weeks beginning on February 18. If interested in participating, contact Kelly Huber at the Parish Office at: khuber@stjohnsmankato.net Friday, January 19 Al-Anon 6:30 AM Parish Library Early Risers AA 6:30 AM - Matthews Hall Saturday, January 20 Sunday, January 21 Faith Formation Grades 1 to 4 9:00 AM Parish Life Center Children s Liturgy During 10 AM Mass Matthews Hall Those who have entered eternal life... James Esser husband of Audrey Esser passed away January 3, Our deepest sympathy to their family. WORLD WIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Have you been too busy to stop and really talk to your spouse? Take a break from the rat race and spend a weekend together. The next available Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is February 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 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 HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Sally Maloney turns 100 on January 20, If you would like to send her a card, please drop the card off at St. John s Parish office. 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 Christians into the family of God and St. John s parish. Theodore Steven Eckstein, son of David & Courtney (Busch) Eckstein. Van Anh Huyen Nguyen, daughter of Hyng Nguyen & Trinh Ho. Everly Elizabeth Tran, daughter of True & Ashley (Hoehn) Tran. Charlotte Ann Mack, daughter of Matthew & Emily (Godfredson) Mack. MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD Want to make your Catholic voice heard at the Capitol? Register today to join Catholics from across Minnesota for Capitol 101. On February 26th, March 16th, and April 17th, Minnesota Catholics will be gathering at the State Capitol to learn about the issues impacting our faith and daily life. You ll have the chance to hear from and meet with legislators, pray with fellow Catholics, and get a window into the legislative process. These are opportunities for you to share your story and make your voice count. For more information or to register, head to and click on the Capitol 101 banner. Pre-registration is required for this free event and space is limited. A free-will offering will be accepted. LOYOLA NEWS Learn about Loyola Catholic School...visit www. loyolacatholicschool.org K-12 has current openings; PS/PK enrollment is coming soon! Schedule family tours and shadow days at your convenience. Call Angela Casteel at or acasteel@loyolacatholicschool.org Save the Date January 26: MSU Honor Band Concert, featuring musicians from 35 schools including six from Loyola, 4:30, MSU CSU ballroom January 30: Catholic Schools Week Mass with Bishop Quinn, 10:30, St. Joseph the Worker parish. All are welcome! Our promise of prayer and sympathy to the van de Crommert family. Father Paul s mother passed away in late December. On January 8, Loyola welcomed seven students from Buenos Aires, Argentina for a five-week stay. The students schedule includes classes, tours, co-curricular activities, service opportunities and fun! On Monday and Tuesday five members of our high school concert choir will participate in the Dorian Music Festival at Luther College in Decorah IA. Nic Goebel, Landon Javens, Megan Lyons, Brayton Matuska, and Allison Rempfor have been selected to sing in the Festival Honors Choir. We are planning activities and outreach to celebrate National Catholic Schools Week later this month. We especially want to celebrate the local and global imprint Loyola students make through their service and generosity. Did you know? We continue to welcome families who are new to the area or are seeking a change. Come and discover Loyola s unique school culture and academic and cocurricular offerings. Our second semester begins on January 15...a great time to start! 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. We Welcome Newcomers to Our Parish Family... Tyler & Haley Deike and family 4

5 YOUTH CALENDAR FUNDRAISER/ COUPON BOOK SALES January 27th/28th after all Masses The high school youth will be doing their calendar fundraiser again this year. You put your name on a date and that is what you pay (i.e. write your name on the 20th, pay $20)! They will also be selling Hy-Vee coupon books for $5 a book. The money raised will go towards this summer s Steubenville Youth Conference and the Leech Lake Mission Trip. Thank you for supporting our youth! YOUTH Service Project Tie blankets for the Reach Program Follow Me: Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John B e i n g C a t h o l i c takes more than simply believing in God or doing what he asks of us. Jesus wants you to be more than just a believer he wants you to be his disciple and friend. To help you answer this call to deeper friendship with Christ, St. John s will begin Follow Me: Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John January 25, 2018 at 6:30pm in the JP II room. For more information or to register, contact Joann Jaqua (joann. jaqua@gmail.com) or the parish office. You will not only benefit personally from being part of this study; you will also help us to grow in fellowship as a parish as we grow closer to Christ together. Follow Me invites you to experience the joy of a renewed friendship with Christ. You will learn what it takes to follow him. You will experience the joy of divine friendship, and you will see how God and only God can satisfy the deepest desires of your heart. Participants of Follow Me will receive a workbook for $25.00 and will meet every week to view an engaging video presentation followed by a time of lively group discussion and fellowship. The eight 30-minute videos, presented by Dr. Edward Sri, will guide you through the Gospel of John. Dr. Sri will explain how Christ s encounters with others in the Gospel are examples of how he lovingly and persistently calls each of us to a more intimate and lifechanging relationship with him. FAITH FORMATION 5

6 FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP January 7, 2018 Budget Adult Envelopes/Electronic Giving $ 26, $16, Offertory $ $ $1 Youth Envelopes $ Money Counters: Jan 15 Team 4; Jan 22 Team 1; Jan 29 Team 2 ST. JOHN S PARISH DEBT Balance Balance July 1, 2017 to Date Catholic Ministries Appeal-2016* ($ 43,278) $ 0 Catholic Ministries Appeal-2017 ($ 30,925) ($ 18,635) Total ( $74,203) ($ 18,635) Budget Status: November 2017 Current Fiscal YTD Prior Fiscal YTD Income $397, $420, Expenses ($402, ($408,272.43) Operating Net Profit ($4,987.80) $ 12, Thank you for your continued financial support!! * Catholic Ministries Appeal shortfall from the 2017 Parish obligation paid to the Catholic Foundation of Southern MN which is a separate entity from the Diocese of Winona. MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT Lead Stations of the Cross in Lent Lead the assembly through the Lenten devotion of the Stations of the Cross on Tuesday evenings during Lent. Booklets and minimal training provided. For more information, contact Jaci in the parish office or jaci@stjohnsmankato.net Lenten Soup Suppers During the Lenten season Lenten Soup Suppers will be offered each Tuesday night, followed by the Stations of the Cross. Help is needed preparing the soup and dining area for this meal. Meal is served from 6:00 6:45 pm. For more information, contact Monica in the parish office or monicap@stjohnsmankato.net CATHOLIC CHARITIES A pregnancy and subsequent abortion may be far behind you but the memories can be painful leaving you feeling emotionally and spiritually distressed. Project Rachel can help you to heal. Call the Catholic Charities hotline at or our office at Mankato for confidential information and help or visit us at org St. John s Young Stewards Time & Treasure Children s Envelopes $10.00 (Talents from Children s Envelopes) I helped Mommy. I played with Brittney. I hugged Mom. HOLY HOUR FOR LIFE There will be a Holy Hour for Life on Sunday, Jan. 21, immediately following the 10:30am Mass at St. Joseph the Worker Church in Mankato. January 22nd marks the 45th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion in the United States. Since that time, millions of lives have been lost and millions of others have been adversely affected. Please join us in praying for healing and conversion of hearts. You may bring a baby item for a local pregnancy help center and place it in the pack-n-play near the sanctuary. ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM With heating season upon us, Greater Minnesota Gas, Inc. (GMG) would like to remind residential homeowners or renters of the Energy Assistance Program (EAP). This federally funded program helps pay for home heating costs and furnace repairs for income-qualified households. Please contact your location EAP Service Provider to apply. For help finding your local EAP provider, call Applications must be received or postmarked by May 31, 2018 to be processes for benefits for the program year. You can find more information on-line at the Minnesota Department of Commerce website at: mn.gov/commerce/consumers/consumer-assistance/energyassistance/. 6

7 LITURGICAL MINISTERS January 20/21 Musicians 5:15 pm Will be contacted 8:00 am Will be contacted 10:00 am Will be contacted Eucharistic Ministers 5:15 pm Lisa Adams, Dale Barrie, Mardell Brauer, John Bulcock, Paul Gaspar, Kelly Meehling, Monica Orth, Kathy Wortel 8:00 am Massaad Chahine, Ann Coleman, Patty Marzinske, Barb & Mark Traxler, Mary Westby, Chad & Martha Witte 10:00 am Beth & Dan Denhof, Dan & Deb Fogal, Sandi & Scott Fogal, Jerry & Lucy Goblirsch Lector 5:15 pm Paul Gaspar, Mary O Sullivan 8:00 am Brian & Jan Hughes 10:00 am Lisa Vasquez, Monica Wagner Sacristan 5:15 pm John Bulcock 8:00 am Randy Meyer 10:00 am Maggie Bennett Server 5:15 pm Olivia Altomari, Monica Orth, Renee Schweim 8:00 am Patty Mejias & Robert Mejias, Ellen Witte 10:00 am Elaine Ludvik, Cameron Miller, Connor Raitz Ministers of Hospitality 5:15 pm Team 2 8:00 am Team 6 10:00 am - Team 10 Weekly EM (January 15-19) Jim Shaw Laurel s Peak - (January 18) Duane Wallin, Margaret Schmidt, Ronnie Leech DONATIONS ARE NEEDED FOR FLOWERS FOR MARY : As the Christmas Season draws to a close we are in need of Flowers for Mary donations again to fill the coming weekends with fresh flowers and other arrangements. If you would like to donate a gift of $25 or more to our Flowers for Mary ministry, please pick up an envelope entitled Flowers for Mary from the kiosk in the narthex. Fill out the card found in the envelope, include your monetary donation, and drop in weekly collection basket or to the parish office. Dates requested will be honored as they come in. Thank you for considering a donation! AREA NEWS WIDOWED, DIVORCED OR PERMANENTLY SEPARATED Do you know someone who is suffering from the loss of a love relationship due to death, divorce or separation? Someone who seems stuck in the cycle of grief? Beginning Experience of Rochester is an International Ministry offering a program called Coping with Life Alone to help participants move through the experience of grief and loss into a future with hope renewed. These weekly classes are presented by those who have suffered life changing losses themselves and are willing to share their experience. Coping with Life Alone is a ten session class meets weekly beginning on Monday, January 29, 2018 from 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm at Bethel Lutheran Church, 810 3rd Ave SE, Rochester, MN The sessions focus on such topics as the grief process, changes in family and other relationships, trust, and coping with life as a single person. Contact Beginning Experience Rochester by calling or ing beminnesota@ gmail.com or visit www. beminnesota. org to start an amazing healing process for yourself or to encourage someone you love to step beyond grief and pain. PRAYER SERVICE FOR LIFE It is a poverty to decide that a child must die so that you may live as you wish. - St. Theresa of Calcutta Please join Bishop John M. Quinn at the Annual Prayer Service for Life on Sunday, January 28, at 3:00 pm at Ss. Peter & Paul Parish in Blue Earth (214 Holland St). Prayers of reparation and healing will be offered as we mourn the loss of millions of lives because of forty-five years of legalized abortion in America. SUNDAY TV MASS The Sunday Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Chapel is recorded each week and is available on the Mankato Public Access Station, KTV. The viewing times are Wednesdays at 3:00 and Fridays at 2:00. KTV can be found on Charter Channel 181 or Consolidated Communications Channel 507. The Mass is also available anytime on the Internet on the KTV website as a live-stream: accessktv.org/ (Choose the Watch KTV tab and then the Public Access tab.) EWTN TV network also has Sunday Mass on at 11:00am. 7