OCTOBER 2017 CLERGY BULLETIN

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1 OCTOBER 2017 CLERGY BULLETIN TABLE OF CONTENTS Calendar... Page 1 Notes from Diocesan Offices Page 2 Birthdays of Retired Priests Page 7 CALENDAR October 1, 2017 Respect Life Sunday View the following website for resources: October st Annual Clergy Conference The Ordained as Leaders! Arrowwood, Alexandria October 4 Pastoral Care of the Sick Study Day (FDLC) The Federation for Diocesan Liturgical Commissions is hosting a study day on the Pastoral Care of the Sick at the Sheraton Hotel in Bloomington. If you have ministers in your parish that bring Holy Communion to the homebound, visit the sick, visit hospitals or nursing homes, etc., please invite and encourage them to attend. The two plenary speakers are Msgr. John Kasza and Sr. Esther Mary Nickel, RSM. Our own Fr. Tom Knoblach is also presenting a breakout session. To register, please visit: October 6 World Mission Rosary Day Resources are available on our website or please call the Mission Office for rosaries for your school, youth group, faith formation program and/or parish. Come join us as we pray for all people throughout the world. October 8 Mass for Health Care Professionals The Diocese of St. Cloud, Centracare Health St. Cloud Hospital and St. Benedict s Senior Community in partnership with the College of St. Benedict and St. John s University, invite physicians, nurses and all health care professionals to a Mass in recognition of the dedicated work of health care professionals Sunday, Oct. 8 at 10:30 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Chapel, St. Benedict s Monastery. Bishop Donald Kettler will preside and a reception will follow in the gathering space. October 22 World Mission Sunday 2017 The packets and resources for this event should be in your parish/es by the beginning of this month. Thank you for your willingness to promote this valuable collection for the Universal Church. August 2017 Clergy Bulletin 9/29/17 1

2 October 26 Mass of Hope & Healing Assumption Catholic Church, 464 State St N, Eden Valley, MN This special Mass is for couples experiencing infertility, as well as those who have suffered the loss of a child through miscarriage, abortion, SIDS, illness or accident. Part of this event consists of a candle-lighting ceremony remembering those who have died. Find more at St. Louis Bertrand in Foreston has four gently used white glass sanctuary globes that hold seven-day sanctuary candles. If another parish has a need or is interested in them, please call St. Mary s parish office at NOTES FROM DIOCESAN OFFICES Office of Communications/The Visitor Joe Towalski (320) YAYA! Youth and Young Adult awards: Nominate someone today! In the 12 months leading up to the 2018 Synod of Bishops on Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment, The Visitor is recognizing 12 individuals or young married couples one each month who are enthusiastic about their Catholic faith and set a good example for their peers. Nominees for a YAYA award should be between the ages of and live in the diocese. They should be registered and active participants in their parish and be enthusiastic about their Catholic faith. To nominate a youth or young adult for the YAYA awards, visit and click on the YAYA Awards button to fill out the nomination form. Call with questions or to have a form mailed to you. Worship Office Timothy Johnston (320) A Funeral Liturgy Workshop will be held on Saturday, November 4 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Diocesan Pastoral Center. This workshop is designed for those involved in any way with the Order of Christian Funerals (e.g. musicians, presider, bereavement ministry). Please register at New Diocesan Stoles: The Millennium set which is currently in use is in need of replacement. The fabric used to make these stoles is no longer in production and, therefore, no longer available for purchase, so the diocese must invest in a new set of stoles for diocesan celebrations. As with our previous set, Candice Koopmeiners, with the consultation of Tildy Ellis, has designed the stoles and will make them locally. It is a simple and classic design; several priests have been consulted on the project and provided helpful feedback. In the coming weeks and months, we will attempt to raise funds for this project, so stay tuned for more information. August 2017 Clergy Bulletin 9/29/17 2

3 Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion 2018 This liturgy will be celebrated on Sunday, February 18 at 3:00 p.m. at the cathedral. Please mark your calendars and inform the initiation team. Because there has been some recent confusion around the rite, I want to clarify that those catechumens who will celebrate the Easter Sacraments at the Vigil in 2018 must be present at the Rite of Election. This is not an optional rite. Individuals should know well enough in advance to arrange work and family schedules. Please contact the office if you have questions. Vocation Office Fr. Scott Pogatchnik (320) TOTUS TUUS Signups for Totus Tuus 2018 are underway! If you re interested in reserving a week for our dynamic team of college students to visit your parish(es) please contact Julie at or jjacobs@gw.stcdio.org. Weeks begin June 9, 16, 23, 30, and July 7, 14, 21, and 28. List top three week preferences. Deadline for parishes to sign up is November 30, NATIONAL VOCATION AWARENESS WEEK: NOVEMBER 5-11 A Vocation Mass will be held at the Cathedral of St. Mary on November 9 at 7 p.m. Before the Mass we will be having a panel at 6 p.m. consisting of a Benedictine brother, Benedictine and Franciscan sisters, and a Diocesan and Crosier priest to answer questions from individuals about their vocations. Please invite parishioners in your parish to join us! RESOURCE PACKETS FOR VOCATIONS AWARENESS WEEK will be available to pick up at the Arrowwood Clergy Conference for pastors who ordered this resource packet. Please look for your packet. Thanks! ANDREW DINNER Please contact the Vocation Office if there are young men, in 8 th 12 th grades, who are discerning the priesthood and would like to attend the Andrew Dinner on Thursday, November 10 at the Bishop Kettler s residence. Pastors are encouraged to join their men. Mission Office Elizabeth Neville (320) Thank you for your wonderful welcome and hospitality of our 16 delegates from our sister diocese of Homa Bay Kenya who are with us through October 10. Wonderful memories and experiences will be had by all. Please be sure to send all funds collected from your Missionary Appeals this year to the office as soon as possible. We need to submit the monies to their organizations/diocese/orders by the end of October. We still have opportunities for our office to come to your parishes for faith formation and youth ministry programs, staff meetings, mission groups, men's groups, etc. We love to connect with your communities and the people throughout the diocese to share about missionary discipleship. August 2017 Clergy Bulletin 9/29/17 3

4 Office of Marriage and Family Chris Codden (320) Oct 5, 2017 Life After Divorce: A Catholic Survival Guide, 6-week program This 6- week program is specifically designed to bring healing and hope to separated/divorced Catholics. The video and facilitated discussion format will explore the challenges of the separated/divorced process to assist individuals to more fully live their faith life. - Part I for the recently separated or divorced Session Content: Dealing with emotions/finding support, managing finances/lifestyle adjustments, supporting children/co-parenting, bringing about spiritual healing - Part II for those past the initial trauma of divorce and looking for support as they move forward Session Content: Dealing with day-to-day matters, ex-spouse, ex-in-laws; learning how to recognize your own needs; forgiveness; finding your place in the greater community; new dating relationships Parts I & II will run simultaneously for 6 weeks starting October 5, When registering, select Part I or II. Find more details and register online at Fully Engaged Sponsor Couple Training SAINT CLOUD: Fully Engaged Sponsor Couple Training will be Saturday, October 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pastoral Center in St. Cloud. Registration for couples (names, address, phone number, parish and address) should be made at least one week (September 29) before training. Call (320) extension #320 or jdusek@gw.stcdio.org to register. The parish will be billed $110 per couple for the cost of training (which includes Fully Engaged supplies). PERHAM: Fully Engaged Sponsor Couple Training will be Sunday, October 15, from Noon to 5:30 p.m. at St. Henry s Parish in Perham. Registration for couples (names, address, phone number, parish and address) should be made at least one week (October 6) before training. Second Marriage Course, Saturday, October 14 - Held at the Pastoral Center in Saint Cloud from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Second Marriage Preparation Course is for couples preparing to marry after the death of a spouse or an annulment. Marriage preparation must be completed at least three months before the date of the wedding celebration. It is recommended you complete the course well in advance (six months or more). Many couples take the course one year before their wedding. Life & Dignity Sunday, October 14-15, Catholic Advocacy Network registration in all parishes - Information for Parish Ambassadors can be found at: For parishes that have indicated they are part of the campaign, your cards will be available at Arrowwood on Wednesday morning for pick up. August 2017 Clergy Bulletin 9/29/17 4

5 The Science of Artificial Estrogen: How It Is Making You Fat, Sick, and Infertile, October 21, Presented by Anthony G. Jay, Ph.D. This presentation is a part of our NFP Teacher Update at the Pastoral Center in Saint Cloud from 10am 12pm. There is no cost, free-will offering is suggested. Dr. Jay is a biochemist and President of The International Medical Research Collaborative. He is CEO of AJ Consulting Company and author of the book, Estrogeneration: How Estrogenics Are Making You Fat, Sick, and Infertile. Please RSVP your attendance at Questions? Print a flyer or contact Sheila Reineke@ or sreineke@gw.stcdio.org Holy Spirit/St Anthony/St John Cantius Parish Mission, October 22-25, Catholic faith recognizes the family is a domestic Church, a place where the Gospel of Jesus Christ is lived and handed on from generation to generation. Like the Church as a whole, each family has the mission to witness to the love of God and make it visible and effective in the world. Thus the family is key agent in evangelization, a communion of love and life, and truly a gift from God to each family member and to the world. This mission will present encouragement and practical strategies for strong family life and faith. ALL are invited, from each generation of family. Bring friends, neighbors, and those seeking a deeper faith life. Speakers will include Steve and Kari Colella, from Annunciation Ministries and the Archdiocese of Miami; Nic Davidson, evangelist, youth minister, and author (he and his family are currently members of Holy Spirit); and Dr. Ray Guarendi, clinical psychologist and TV/radio host on stronger marriages, confident parenting, and better families. For more information go to: Mass of Hope & Healing, October 26, Assumption Catholic Church, 464 State St N, Eden Valley, MN This special Mass is for couples experiencing infertility, as well as those who have suffered the loss of a child through miscarriage, abortion, SIDS, illness or accident. Part of this event consists of a candle-lighting ceremony remembering those who have died. Find more at our website Hispanic Marriage Course, Saturday, November 11, Held in St. Cloud at the Pastoral Center from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Couples should register at least one week before the course (March 10) and include the $110 registration fee per couple. For more information contact the Office of Marriage & Family at Coordinator of Parish Health Ministries Annette Jesh (320) The Central MN Faith Community Nurse Partnership received a capacity-building grant of $26,872 Professional Research Innovation Development and Education Grant from the CentraCare Foundation from May 1, 2017 to April 30, Goals 1 & 2 have been completed. Goal Three Train 10 new registered nurses as Faith Community Nurses (all denominations). I can talk/meet with any pastor/staff member, and/or RN to discuss faith community nursing and how it complements other staff ministry. The first class is being planned for April 2018 with another in fall of I have seven RNs on the list who are interested. Please let me know if you have an RN who may be a potential candidate or have questions. Classes will be offered beyond 2018 but scholarship monies may be less. August 2017 Clergy Bulletin 9/29/17 5

6 Catholic Charities (320) Catholic Charities Speakers Available - The second weekend of November (11-12) will be "Catholic Charities Sunday." Speakers will be available to visit parishes and share the good work Catholic Charities does each day in our diocese. Speakers will be available on a firstcome, first-serve basis. If you would like to request a speaker, please contact Trina Dietz at or Trina.Dietz@CcStCloud.org. August 2017 Clergy Bulletin 9/29/17 6

7 TO OUR RETIRED PRIESTS Reverend Mark Willenbring will celebrate his 86 th birthday on October Saint Michael Avenue North Melrose, MN Telephone (320) Reverend Timothy Wenzel will celebrate his 77 th birthday on October Avenue Randall, MN Telephone: (210) August 2017 Clergy Bulletin 9/29/17 7