Canonization of Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 Canonization of Mother Teresa of Calcutta Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time S T I N S O N B O U L E V A R D, S T. A N T H O N Y, M N

2 CHURCH OF ST. CHARLES BORROMEO ST. ANTHONY, MN From the Pastor s Desk Welcome Back Students & Faculty! O n Tuesday things will be buzzing with activity again. The students and faculty of our Catholic school begin the new school year. It s hard to believe that the summer is over and another school year is beginning. Let us pray for God s blessings upon all students and teachers here and elsewhere who are beginning a new school year. Jesus said that He would send us the Spirit of Truth to lead us to all Truth. May the Holy Spirit inspire and lead us all to the Truth that will set us free. Thank you Knights of Columbus Last weekend a group of men from the Knights of Columbus helped spruce up our parish grounds. We pulled weeds, moved rocks, filled cracks and gaps and edged sidewalks among other things. Many thanks to all of the men who helped. I think you will agree that our parish grounds look a lot nicer. Departing Finance Council Members Clarence Ranallo and Jim Zellmer together joined the parish council 35 years ago. They have helped our parish through a lot of financial hurdles. On behalf of all of the parishioners I want to thank you, Clarence and Jim for your many years of service. The reason that they are stepping down is that I have implemented the Archdiocesan recommended term limits for council members. The new council members are, Tim Mezzenga, John Norris and Tom Wratkowski. Thank you Tim, John and Tom for agreeing to serve on the Finance Council. 33 Days to Morning Glory There is a group meeting on Friday, September 9 th to begin a consecration to Jesus through Mary. I have been speaking about this at Mass and I encourage people to do this or another consecration. At the cross Jesus said to St, John, Behold your mother. From that moment, we hear, The disciple took her into his home. This home is our heart. When we consecrate ourselves to Mary, we are living Jesus last command from the Cross. The Catholic Church teaches that Mary is the mediatrix of all grace because Jesus came into the world through Mary. For this same reason, St. Louis de Montfort teaches that the surest way to Jesus is through Mary. Mary wants to be a mother to us and, like any good mother, her main goal is to help us get to heaven. She told St. Juan Diego, Am I not here, I, who am your Mother? Are you not under my shadow and protection? Am I not the source of your joy? Are you not in the hollow of my mantle, in the crossing of my arms? Do you need anything more? Let nothing else worry you, disturb you. When we consecrate ourselves to Mary we experience the comfort of these words. If you are not able to join the group, you can connect to the Formed website and type in our parish code (found in the bulletin) and do the consecration from the convenience of your computer or your smart phone. Either way, it is a good thing. My Consecration I mentioned at Mass that I was hesitant to do this at first. I was influenced by the Protestant thought that it was giving too much focus to Mary. But I was encouraged by many saints who have done the consecration. Two modern saints are St. John Paul II and St. Teresa of Calcutta that Fr. Gaitley refers to in his book, 33 Days to Morning Glory. When he was a boy, Karol s (John Paul II) mother died and he asked Mary to be his mother. Later he read the book on consecration, True Devotion to Mary, by St. Louis de Montfort who said that consecration to Jesus through Mary is the quickest, and suerest and easiest way to become a saint. He 2 said that reading this marked a turning point in his life. He reflected on his thoughts about reading the book, Then I understood that I could not exclude the Lord s Mother from my life without neglecting the will of God who willed to begin and fulfill the great mysteries of the history of salvation with the responsible and faithful collaboration of the humble handmaid of Nazareth. He made the Total Consecration to Jesus Through Mary and lived in her motherly protection throughout his life. Towards the end of his life he wrote in his apostolic letter, Rosarium Virginis Mariae, that his personal motto Totus Tuus (Totally Yours) was inspired by the Total Consecration to Jesus Through Mary. Saint Teresa of Calcutta is being canonized a saint on September 4, One of my favorite quotes from her about Mary is, If you ever feel distressed during your day call upon our Lady just say this simple prayer: Mary, Mother of Jesus, please be a mother to me now. I must admit this prayer has never failed me. St. Teresa was always seen in her familiar religious blue and white habit. The habit is similar to what is worn by poor Indian women and the blue stripe is the color of Mary. St. Teresa wants her sisters to remember that Jesus was born into the poverty of the home of Mary and Joseph. She said, Mary, give me your Heart: so beautiful, so pure, so immaculate; your Heart so full of love and humility that I may be able to receive Jesus in the Bread of Life and love Him as you love Him and serve Him in the distressing guise of the poor. As we grow close to Mary, like these great saints, Mary will lead us closer to Jesus and help us to become saints. Sincerely yours in Christ Jesus, Fr. Troy Przybilla

3 SEPTEMBER 4, 2016 Sunday Masses 5:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM Daily Mass 8:00 AM Monday through Saturday Sacrament of Penance Saturdays 8:30 to 9:00 AM 3:30 to 4:30 PM Wednesdays 7:30 to 7:50 AM 5:00 to 5:30 PM At Parish Office by appointment. Sacrament of Baptism 10:00 AM Mass or Following Mass. For more info: stchb.org/baptism. Sacrament of Holy Matrimony Contact one of our clergy at least six months prior to date of marriage to begin marriage preparation. For more info: stchb.org/marriage. Eucharistic Adoration Open from 12:00 Noon on Sunday to 3:00 PM on Saturday. (See pg 4) PASTOR: Fr. Troy Przybilla DEACON: Deacon Stephen Najarian Parish Office Parish Fax Margery Powers Business Administrator... Christine Shannon Faith Formation... Tom Harrington Stewardship & Development Rachel Houglum Youth & Young Gayle Prola Parish Secretary... Ana Teresa Deliz Communications... Judy Makowske Census/Financial Sec.. MaryAnne Frank Parish Nurse... Diane Vnak Music Director... School Office School Fax Danny Kieffer School Principal... TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Welcome to Our Parish! Thank you for worshiping with us! If you are new to our community, we invite you to register. Please contact Fr. Troy Przybilla for a registration appointment. Happening this Week Labor Day: On Monday, September 5 there will be no 8:00am Mass (or 7:30am Morning Prayer), a 9:00am Mass will be celebrated instead and our Parish Offices will be closed. Sign up this Weekend! Searching for Holiness? Consecrate yourself to Jesus through Mary! Join us for a 6-week small-group retreat in preparation for Marian Consecration which, as St. Louis de Montfort described, is the quickest, surest and easiest way to holiness. This retreat is based on the popular book by Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, 33 Days to Morning Glory. We will meet weekly starting Friday, September 9th, 7:00pm-8:30pm and consecrate on October 13th. Sign up in the atrium this weekend & next or contact Maria Hornquist at miahornquist@usfamily.net Bible Study, Acts: The Spread of the Kingdom September begins a twenty-part bible study continuing the The Great Adventure Bible Study with Ascension Press study. The book of Acts shows the Church, enlivened by the Holy Spirit, teaching, preaching, healing, and restoring outcasts in the same way that Jesus did on earth. The program is held twice each month on Thursday mornings at 8:45am, beginning September 8, and is repeated on Monday evenings at 7:00pm, beginning September 12. Cost for the program is $ Register online, in the Parish Office during business hours, or pick up a registration form on the kiosk in the Atrium and mail it in. Women s Council Inaugural Craft Night Summer is ending and it is time to think about cozy things: quilts, sweaters, homemade Christmas gifts. Join us for a low-key Craft Night on Saturday, September 10, following the 5:00pm Mass, 6:15pm-9:00pm in St. John Education Center! Bring the project you never have time to work on, or learn something new. Knitting lessons are available if you are interested! Or just bring yourself this is a great opportunity to visit with other ladies of the parish. Come when you can and stay as long as you can. Knight of Columbus General Meeting. Thursday, September 8, 2016, 6:00pm-9:00pm in the Church Chapel. This is an important meeting to plan for the Knights volunteer efforts with several upcoming events, to include: the Catholic Watchmen Social (Sept 15 th ), the Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast (Sept 18 th ), and the School Marathon/Fall Festival (Oct. 1 st ). Youth Group News. There will be NO Youth Group over Labor Day weekend. On September 11, we will have our school year kick-off. Gatherings will resume from 6:00pm-8:30pm. Morning Prayer Invitation! We begin Morning Prayer of the Divine Office (Liturgy of the Hours) at 7:30am, Monday through Friday. You do not need to make an everyday commitment to join. Join us in the front pews! Mom s Summer Group! During the warm weather months, St. Charles parents meet at local parks on Thursday mornings at 10:00am. If you would like to be added to the list, please contact Brigid Barrett at brigidbarrett7@gmail.com. 3

4 CHURCH OF ST. CHARLES BORROMEO ST. ANTHONY, MN Mass Intentions: Sunday 8:00AM Don and Nancy Krieger 50th Wedding Anniversary 10:00 AM Ray and Billie Deblak 70th Wedding Anniversary Monday 9:00AM Raymond Krokus Tuesday 8:00AM Ella Coleman Wednesday 8:00AM Pearson & Fahrenholz Families Thursday 8:00AM Frank, Angeline, Donna & Richard Deters Friday Saturday 8:00AM George Messing 8:00AM Gerald and Elaine Paquette 5:00PM Anthony and Stella Kapela Wedding Banns: Robert T. and Cecilia M. Ryan C. and Keely S. Baptisms. The parish community welcomes and rejoices in the baptism of Calvin Robert H. FORMED: Suggested weekly resources: Month of September: Mother Teresa of Calcutta: Movie: Mother Teresa. Program: Symbolon Part 2, Sessions 9 & 10. Book: The Kiss of Jesus. Audio: The Face of God Will You Pray for a Priest Each Day? Sunday, Sept. 4 Rev. Gregory Schaffer Monday 5 Rev. Damien Schill Tuesday 6 Rev. Leo Schneider Wednesday 7 Rev. James Schoenberger Thursday 8 Rev. Donald Schwalm Friday 9 Rev. Robert Schwartz Saturday 10 Rev. Martin Shallbetter Readings for the Week of September 4, 2016 Sunday: Wis 9:13-18b/Ps 90:3-6, 12-17/Phlm 9-10, 12-17/ Lk 14:25-33 Monday: 1 Cor 5:1-8/Ps 5:5-7, 12/Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday: 1 Cor 6:1-11/Ps 149:1-6, 9/Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday: 1 Cor 7:25-31/Ps 45:11-12, 14-17/Lk 6:20-26 Thursday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30/Ps 13:6/ Mt 1:1-16, Friday: 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27/Ps 84:3-6, 12/Lk 6:39-42 Saturday: 1 Cor 10:14-22/Ps 116:12-13, 17-18/Lk 6:43-49 Next Sunday: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14/Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19/1 Tm 1:12-17/Lk 15:1-32 or 15:1-10 Sign up for Eucharistic Adoration! Open from 12:00 PM on Sunday to 3:00 PM on Saturday. stchb.org/perpetual_adoration_chapel Call Tom or Bonnie Brever, Come to me I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 4 Thinking About Becoming Catholic? An Invitation to Join: RCIA Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic faith? Do you know someone who is? We all do! Invite them! Extend the invitation to join a new series of preparation sessions at St. Charles Borromeo Church to learn about and/ or join the Catholic faith, held Thursday evenings beginning in September. Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (R.C.I.A.) is the process of Christian initiation and preparation, learning and formation, through which adults and teens are fully incorporated into the Catholic faith. For more information or to register for the program, please contact our Director of Faith Formation, Christine Shannon or cshannon@stchb.org. Upcoming Parish Outreach Opportunities Over the past year, our parish has added an international dimension to our already extensive parish outreach program. We have been collaborating with NPH (Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos Our Little Brothers and Sisters ). This great organization, founded by a priest in the 1950 s houses abandoned children in a family environment from infancy through college or trade school. They truly become members of the NPH family. This is not an orphanage looking to adopt out these children, but is designed to be a nurturing Catholic environment and provides education and life skills, including training in the practice of the Faith. Currently some 2600 young people are cared for in several homes throughout Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. There are currently two volunteer opportunities. Students from one of the homes, along with chaperones, will be coming to the Twin Cities this October to share their experiences and seek financial backing in the annual Pequeño tour. We are privileged to host a group from October Students will be present for the Sunday Masses that weekend and then will speak to us after the Mass, as well as provide entertainment. We are in need of 3 or 4 additional families in the parish willing to house the students and chaperones. In addition, we will be taking a group of adult volunteers to the Honduras home this coming February 1-6, There will be the opportunity to interact with the children and perhaps get involved in a service project. The approximate cost will be $1,500 per person. We will need to know of interest in this soon, since airline arrangements must be made in a timely manner. Please contact Deacon Najarian if you are willing to participate in either of these opportunities at or snajarian@stchb.org.

5 SEPTEMBER 4, 2016 TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Fall Festival Games - October 1, 2016 Volunteer as a family, volunteer with your friends, join in the fun and support St. Charles! Game Volunteers: We need to fill time slots starting at 4pm, 5pm, 6pm and 7pm for the following games: Wine Toss, Pop Toss, Football Toss, Beanbag Toss and Pumpkin Bowling. To sign up go to: tinyurl.com/fallfestival2016 Wine Donations: We are in need of wine for the Wine Ring Toss game. Suggested minimum: $8 bottles. Please drop off at the parish office or at the marked bins in the atrium after weekend Masses. For info on the Fall Festival see page 7. Any questions call the parish office: Medallion Hunt Tradition Continues! This year s clues to the location of the Marathon Medallion (worth $25.00!) can be found by reading four Scripture references. Each week, one clue will appear in the Sunday bulletin. No clues will be given on the day of the School Marathon/Fall Festival, so save your bulletins and study the clues! The Medallion will be hidden by 9:00am the day of School Marathon/Fall Festival. It will be outside on school/church property. There will be no need to move anything, take anything apart, or to dig anywhere in order to find the Medallion. The finder of the Medallion will need to bring it to a Festival volunteer in order to claim the $25 cash prize. Good luck! CLUE #1: Acts 11:26 (RSV) Preschool of Religion Registration The St. Charles Preschool of Religion cordially invites you and your child to the Preschool of Religion Orientation on Sunday, October 2nd immediately following the 10:00am Mass. We are now accepting registrations for children of the parish aged 3-5 (including those entering kindergarten) for the upcoming school year. The Preschool of Religion Program will introduce your child to the basic teachings of the Catholic faith through prayer, art projects, songs & fellowship with other children. Classes are held on Sundays from 9:45am until the completion of the 10:00am Mass. The program runs from October 9, 2016 through May 7, 2017 with breaks for holidays, parish activities, and approximately one Sunday per month to attend Mass as a family. To be enrolled, a child must be 3 years old before September 1, Tuition for the school year is $45 for one child, or $75 for all preschoolers in the family. Register by September 15th by visiting our program s website at Once registered, follow the prompts for online payment. Please call Angela at (651) if you have any questions regarding the program or if you are interested in volunteering. 5 At St. Charles This Week Sunday, September 4 33 Days to Morning Glory Sign-up in Atrium No Youth Group - Labor Day Weekend Monday, September 5 No 8am Mass (or 7:30am Morning Prayer) Parish Office Closed 9am Labor Day Mass Tuesday, September 6 First Day of School Wednesday, September 7 Confessions Available: 7:30am-7:50am & 5pm-5:30pm Thursday, September 8 Bible Study: Acts in Doran Hall: 8:45am-10:45am KofC Meeting in Church Chapel: 6pm-9pm Friday, September 9 School Mass: 8am 33 Days to Morning Glory in St. John Edu.: 7pm Saturday, September 10 Confessions Available: 8:30am-9am & 3:30pm-4:30pm WC Knitting and Craft Night in St. John Edu.: 6:15pm Sunday, September 11 Youth Group meets on school front steps 6pm-8:30pm Online Calendar: V.I.P. Club Monthly Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 13th (the second Tuesday of the month) at 10:00am in Doran Hall. The Silver Stars will be performing and lunch will be served (or bring your own for dietary reasons). Hope to see you at the meeting! Please Note: Membership dues are to be paid by the October 11th Monthly Meeting. Dues are $5.00 for the year. You can pay at our upcoming monthly meeting. Look for the table labeled Membership or drop an envelope with your dues marked V.I.P. Club Dues in the collection basket at Mass. Please include your name and address. Stewardship Giving Numbers will return! Stewardship is made easier than ever at St. Charles with our online giving system, WeShare. Donate Online:

6 Formed.org THE BEST CATHOLIC CONTENT. ALL IN ONE PLACE. We are excited to announce that our parish has subscribed to an exciting new online platform: Formed.org Unlimited access to the best ebooks, talks, and videos in the Church today. Use it on your computer, tablet, or smartphone Here s How easy it is: Go to Formed.org Enter our Parish Code: RNMFZR on the homepage Create a personal account with your user name/ and password Do not sign up as an individual. Our parish access code provides more content than the individual subscription. If you have any questions please contact Christine Shannon: cshannon@stchb.org. CHURCH OF ST. CHARLES BORROMEO PARISH FALL FEST! OCTOBER 1, :00PM-9:00PM 2739 STINSON BLVD, ST. ANTHONY, LIVE MUSIC! GAMES PRIZES $10 RAFFLES FOOD TRUCK BEER & WINE! All activities will take place on the front lawns of the School and Church Come join us for a fun-filled day for the entire family here at St. Charles! PRECEDED BY: ST.. CHARLES ANNUAL SCHOOL MARATHON!. C 9:30AM-12:00PM 6

7 CALLING ALL MEN! CATHOLIC WATCHMEN NIGHTS FAITH FOOD FELLOWSHIP SEPTEMBER 15, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM 3RD THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER TO MAY ST. CHARLES BORROMEO CHURCH DORAN HALL FREE WILL OFFERING. NO EXPERIENCE OR REGISTRATION NEEDED. MEN HELPING EACH OTHER BECOME BETTER HUSBANDS, FATHERS, SONS AND LEADERS. ANSWER THE CALL. 7