The Catholic Communities of Bowlus, Holdingford and St. Anna

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Parish Pastoral Team Father Gregory Mastey, Pastor Kristin Molitor, New Evangelization Coordinator

com Jessie Johnson, Secretary secretary@tworiverscatholic.com Confession Times: Before weekday Masses at 7:30 a.m. Saturday: 7:30 p.

Anna Marriage: Couples are to begin preparation 6-12 months in advance and must call the Central Office to meet with

Baptism: Call to schedule Baptism. A baptism class is offered quarterly. Shut-Ins: Please call us.

If you are leaving our parishes please call the central office so we can update our census. Thank you. P.O.

1 The Catholic Communities of Bowlus, Holdingford and St. Anna they were like sheep without a shepherd Central Office in Holdingford Hours: Mon.-Wed. 10 to 3, Thurs. 1 to 5 Website: tworiverscatholic.com Office: (320) Father: (320) In case of emergency or a death, call Father at the Rectory Parish Pastoral Team Father Gregory Mastey, Pastor Kristin Molitor, New Evangelization Coordinator evangelist@tworiverscatholic.com Shirley Willoughby, Business Manager Office hours: Wed. 10 to 3 p.m. businessmanager@tworiverscatholic.com Jessie Johnson, Secretary secretary@tworiverscatholic.com Confession Times: Before weekday Masses at 7:30 a.m. Saturday: 7:30 p.m. St. Anna Marriage: Couples are to begin preparation 6-12 months in advance and must call the Central Office to meet with Father Gregory before setting a date. Diocesan Marriage Preparation Classes are required. Baptism: Call to schedule Baptism. A baptism class is offered quarterly. Shut-Ins: Please call us. New Parishioners: Please introduce yourself to Father after Mass and call the Central Office. If you are leaving our parishes please call the central office so we can update our census. Thank you. P.O. Box 308, Holdingford, MN St. Stanislaus Kostka, Bowlus All Saints, Holdingford Immaculate Conception, St. Anna The Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 22, 2018 Holdingford Daze 2018 Thank you to all who helped with our Holdingford Daze float and Bon Fire and Mass. Special thanks to: Fr. Gregory and our Youth volunteers, Scott and Jan Paggen for the use of their 4-wheeler, Dan and Kim Mead, Bob and Shelley Vouk, Mike and Deb Peters and Jayme and Kelly Panek.

New Evangelization Corner Dear Friends, As the second oldest of eight kids, I was often put in charge whenever my parents had to be away.

I remember hearing ouch, ouch OUCH! coming from the bathroom, and when I peeked my head in the door, I found my little sister in a puddle of earring solution and blood.

I could remove my sister s earring from her slightly torn earlobe, but I needed her to sit very still.

Whether we ve simply needed a Band-aid or have undergone major surgery, we've all suffered the experience of having to remain still so our wounds could be examined and healed uninterrupted.

2 New Evangelization Corner Dear Friends, As the second oldest of eight kids, I was often put in charge whenever my parents had to be away. I usually enjoyed the responsibility (my sisters considered it power ), but every so often, I found myself in situations over my head. Like the time my little sister got her earring stuck in her ear. I remember hearing ouch, ouch OUCH! coming from the bathroom, and when I peeked my head in the door, I found my little sister in a puddle of earring solution and blood. After assessing the situation (freaking out), I realized that things weren t as bad as they looked. I could remove my sister s earring from her slightly torn earlobe, but I needed her to sit very still. Because my sister trusted me enough to stay still under my touch, I was able to carefully remove the earring, and after a few days of healing, her little ear was as good as new! Whether we ve simply needed a Band-aid or have undergone major surgery, we've all suffered the experience of having to remain still so our wounds could be examined and healed uninterrupted. In today s Gospel, Jesus instructs His disciples to go away with him to a quiet place and rest. Like us, each of the disciples had their fair share of spiritual wounds in need of healing, so they are pulled from mission for a time so Jesus can to minister to their hearts. Brothers and sisters, Jesus also calls each of us to times of quiet and rest. We may not have time for a long spiritual retreat, but we can at least try to set aside a small amount of time each day to be still in prayer. This week, let s commit to hitting the pause button from our frantic schedules to be still under the Healing Gaze of the Divine Physician. ~Kristin Molitor Eucaristic Adoration Every Monday All Saints-St. Hedwig s 8:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m. Every Saturday St. Stanislaus Kostka 6:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Daily Mass Eucharistic Adoration is also held for one hour following daily Mass on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. No Adoration if there is a funeral on that day. Confessions and the Rosary begin 1/2 hour Before Mass. This Week s Events Sun. July 22 St.Stanislaus 1:00 p.m. Focus Missionary Update Mon. July 23 All Saints-St. Hedwig s Adoration Tues. July 24 On the Road Mass Thurs July 26 Humanae Vitae Ceremony Fri. July 27 Sat. July 28 Sowada/Sobania Wedding St. Stanislaus Adoration All Saints-St. Mary s 8:00 a.m. Men s Prayer Group The Healing Power of God Linda Zwak Ellie Czeck Nancy Linz Kieran Kloss Peter Kurtz Dave Loehlein Mary Fruechte Clem Doll Macallum Orton Abby Olson Michelle Rosinger Katie Yurczyk Arnold Voss Judy Schehr Christine Kundtson Joe Burg LeRoy Johannes Jeanette May Teckla Scegura George Platz Jamie Christensen Sharon Prokott Norma Streit Brenda Scepaniak Lana Doll Reagan Zierden Betty Namyst Lloyd Ebnet LeRoy Young Delores Kantor Ramona Zeis Kevin Fussy Jim Czech Louise Bieniek Don Breth Leander Bieniek Donald Wenderski Marcie Sellinski Ardith Mosier Holdingford Daze 2018 All Saints-St. Hedwig s Outdoor Polka Mass Thank you to Gene and Michael Retka and guest singers: Jeanette and Sandy who are two of the Langner Sisters

On the Road Mass forms are found in the back of the church or call the Central Office. Some Tuesdays are still available.

Mass begins at 7:00 p.m. with Bishop Donald Kettler, presiding. A reception will follow to honor Catherine Bahmer with the 2018 Humanae vitae Award. For more info.

Cloud and The Catholic Foundation, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 12, 2018. It will take place at the Galen and Karla Stumpf Family Farm in Pierz (12344 Lake Road, Pierz, MN).

The festivities will continue with lunch, entertainment and activities for all ages.

Support Rural Ministry News & Events BANNS l l l Teia Koopmeiners and Alex Wolter August 18th, 2018 Immaculate Conception SAVE THE DATE!

Mass will begin at 4:00 p.m. with Bishop Kettler, followed by a meal, live music, dancing, live auction, fun for the kids, and more.

3 On the Road Mass forms are found in the back of the church or call the Central Office. Some Tuesdays are still available Humanae vitae Mass and Award Reception Join us for the annual Humanae vitae Mass and Award Reception on Thursday, July 26th at Saint Mary s Church in Little Falls (305 SE 4th Street). Mass begins at 7:00 p.m. with Bishop Donald Kettler, presiding. A reception will follow to honor Catherine Bahmer with the 2018 Humanae vitae Award. For more info. contact Sheila Reineke at: sreineke@gw.stcdio.org (320) The annual Rural Life Celebration, sponsored by Catholic Charities, the Diocese of St. Cloud and The Catholic Foundation, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 12, It will take place at the Galen and Karla Stumpf Family Farm in Pierz (12344 Lake Road, Pierz, MN). The celebration will feature outdoor Mass at 11:00 a.m. with Bishop Donald Kettler, immediately followed by special guest speaker Michelle Litke, local community member and cancer survivor. The festivities will continue with lunch, entertainment and activities for all ages. This event will take place rain or shine, and supports the Rural Life Fund to help those in need in our rural communities throughout the diocese. All are welcome! Support Rural Ministry News & Events BANNS l l l Teia Koopmeiners and Alex Wolter August 18th, 2018 Immaculate Conception SAVE THE DATE!! Everyone is invited to join Bishop Kettler and the Mission Office for the 5 th annual Partnership Barn Dance on Saturday, October 6 th at the Shooting Sports Center in Parkers Prairie. Mass will begin at 4:00 p.m. with Bishop Kettler, followed by a meal, live music, dancing, live auction, fun for the kids, and more. Free will donations will support our diocesan partnerships with Maracay, Venezuela and Homa Bay, Kenya. Contact the Mission Office with questions: (320) or visit May Eternal Rest Be Granted to Eileen Elizabeth Young Funeral was July 18, 2018 All Saints-St. Mary s May Eternal Rest Be Granted to Olive Meller Funeral was July 19, 2018 All Saints-St. Mary s Stewardship Day Wednesday, August 22nd from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Keynote speaker is Eric McArdle who will discuss Spiritual based stewardship foundations. $35 with lunch. Weekly Readings Monday: Mi 6:1-4, 6-8/ Mt 12:38-42 Tuesday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/ Mt 12:46-50 Wednesday: 2 Cor 4:7-15/ Mt 20:20-28 Thursday: Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13/ Mt 13:10-17 Friday: Jer 3:14-17/Mt 13:18-23 Saturday: Jer 7:1-11Mt 13:24-30 Sunday: 2 Kgs 4:42-44/Eph 4:1-6/ Jn 6:1-15 Celebrate Natural Family Planning awareness week July 22nd-28th! This year s theme: Generations of Love, Humanae vitae Natural Family Planning, Celebrating God s Gift of Married Love! Questions? Contact: Sheila Reineke (320) Pray the Rosary Sign up for automatic contributions! Go to the URL address for your church as listed below. Click on Sign up for Your New Account and complete your initial registration. Please call Option 2 for assistance. Thank you! URL Addresses: All Saints, Holdingford, MN Immaculate Conception, St. Anna St. Stanislaus Kostka, Bowlus, MN Financial Contributions PARISH INCOME July AS $ 3, IC $ 2, SS $ 2, Thank you for your generosity! For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be. Luke 12: 34

Parish News & Events We are in need of Parish Council members with the next meeting being in the fall. This is a three year term with members attending 4 meetings a year at their parish.

Stanislaus one woman All Saints one woman and one man Immaculate Conception- two women and three men Immaculate Conception Wanted: A couple of volunteers to make sure the grounds at St.

All Cluster The Homa Bay Congratulations to Allan Dobis! Allan has been chosen to participate in the next St. Cloud Diocesan delegation to Homa Bay traveling to Kenya in March of 2019.

4 Parish News & Events We are in need of Parish Council members with the next meeting being in the fall. This is a three year term with members attending 4 meetings a year at their parish. Boxes are in the back of church for you to place your nominations. You may nominate yourself. Please include a correct phone number. Council Members needed are: St. Stanislaus one woman All Saints one woman and one man Immaculate Conception- two women and three men Immaculate Conception Wanted: A couple of volunteers to make sure the grounds at St. Anna are weeded and looking beautiful. If interested contact the Central Office. Bazaar We will have our post Bazaar meeting on Monday, August 6th at 7:00 p.m. in the church basement. All are welcome! All Cluster The Homa Bay Congratulations to Allan Dobis! Allan has been chosen to participate in the next St. Cloud Diocesan delegation to Homa Bay traveling to Kenya in March of Please say a special prayer of Blessing for Allan and the other 15 delegates who will promote and deepen our Catholic call to mission. Our next meeting will be on Monday, August 13th at 7:00 p.m. at All Saints-St. Mary s Basement. Parish Photo Directory Update Thank you to all who participated in our photo directory project! We had a total of 385 families get their photo taken. Here is a break down of participation by parish: All Saints: 193 out of 493 families Immaculate Conception: 101 out of 231 families St. Stanislaus: 91 out of 255 families We are continuing to gather feedback from parishioners on their experience with the photo directory. Please let us know if you experienced any glitches with either your photo session or order so we can send this information to Lifetouch. Directories will be ready in about a month. Please check the bulletin for updates. Grow stronger in your Faith this summer! Volunteer opportunities currently available: Decorator of All Saints-St. Mary s church Pray for our Youth attending summer retreats Prayer Lines: Catholic United Financial M I N I S T R E E Community service rooted in faith Look here for suggestions for our MinisTree Program. When completing a task fill out one of the MinisTree cards found in the back of church and turn it into the Central Office or collection basket. If more than one person is helping with the task, each should fill out a card. Each card provides $5 from Catholic Financial for our parishes. Ministry Schedulers: All Saints: Patty Becker St. Anna: Kathy Scegura St. Stanislaus: Margie Benusa All Saints: Ramona Fedor Kathleen Ebnet St. Anna: Shirley Schwalbe Christine Maleska St. Stanislaus: Arlene Beniek Date Night: Under the Stars FREE MOVIE for dating, engaged or married couples! Friday, August 10th at Holy Spirit Church Lawn Walden Way, St. Cloud MN 8:00 p.m. Popcorn and lemonade 8:15 p.m. Welcome by Fr. Tom Knoblach 8:30 p.m. movie: Fireproof Bring your own lawn chair or blanket! If it rains, movie will be shown inside church. Lighthouse Media Kiosks These are located at each parish and are a low cost, but high quality resource which are perfect for winter listening/reading. Parish Wedsite: Kristin Molitor has included many ways to grow in your faith. Go to tworiverscatholic.com and check under Resource Tab.

Mon. July 23 Tues. July 24 Wed. July 25 Thurs. July 26 Mass Schedule Saint Bridget, Religious 8:00 a.m. St.

Immaculate Conception +Joseph Ringwelski Tom and Joanie Fussy 6242 Great River Road Royalton, MN 56373 +Roger Wohletz

July 28 No Mass 8:00 p.m. Immaculate Conception +Frank and Gladys Larkey Sun. July 29 8:00 a.m. All Saints-St.

Stanislaus +Eleanor Budde For the People Join in the Rosary and Confession 1/2 hour before Mass Faith Formation & GIFT

America will participate in 25 Steubenville Youth Conferences with the theme Revealed.

than anything the world has to offer-will we allow Him to reveal it Please pray for our Youth who will be attending:

5 Mon. July 23 Tues. July 24 Wed. July 25 Thurs. July 26 Mass Schedule Saint Bridget, Religious 8:00 a.m. St. Stanislaus Saint Sharbel Makhluf, Priest 7:00 p.m. On the Road Mass Saint James, Apostle 8:00 a.m. All Saints-St. Mary s Saint Joachim and Anne, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00 a.m. Immaculate Conception +Joseph Ringwelski Tom and Joanie Fussy 6242 Great River Road Royalton, MN Roger Wohletz Remember to bring your Lawn chair! +Armella Schmidt-All Saints Christian Mothers/ Rosary Sodality Fri. July 27 Sat. July 28 No Mass 8:00 p.m. Immaculate Conception +Frank and Gladys Larkey Sun. July 29 8:00 a.m. All Saints-St. Hedwig s 10:00 a.m. St. Stanislaus +Eleanor Budde For the People Join in the Rosary and Confession 1/2 hour before Mass Faith Formation & GIFT (Generations In Faith Together) Steubenville Retreat July 27th-29th This summer, over 50,000 Catholic teens across North America will participate in 25 Steubenville Youth Conferences with the theme Revealed. Our loving Father, who wants to make Himself known to us and speak truth about who we are has plans for our lives greater than anything the world has to offer-will we allow Him to reveal it Please pray for our Youth who will be attending: Madeleine Fussy, Katelyn and Jacob Vouk, Kaylee Yamry, Haley Swanson, Holly Keppers, Bekah Gerads, Kayla Meyer, Kendra and Marissa Gerads, Grace Gerads, Emily and Nicholas Popp, Andrew, Matthew and Terese Mead, Lucy and Juliana Struz, Kim and Amy Zabinski, Lianna Klisch, Cari Simon, Abby Lampert, Caiden LeBlanc, Christian Willoughby, Jeremiah Christensen, Austin Supan, Anthony Rozycki, Chaperones: Cindy Fussy, Teresa LeBlanc, Bruce Gerads, Bob Vouk and Tina VanHeel. Seek Jesus in all things

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The Catholic Communities of Bowlus, Holdingford and St. Anna

The Catholic Communities of Bowlus, Holdingford and St. Anna gather the fragments left over, so that nothing will be wasted. John 6:1-15 St. Stanislaus Kostka, Bowlus All Saints, Holdingford Immaculate