August 19, 2018 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 Lumen Christi CATHOLIC COMMUNITY 2055 Bohland Avenue Saint Paul, MN Phone August 19, 2018 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

2 August 19, 2018 Sunday, August 19 Calendar Monday, August 20 Eucharistic Adoration 8:30 am - Noon Ch Tuesday, August 21 Faith Form. Min. Council Discern. 7:00 pm Rm 237 Wednesday, August 22 RCIA 7:00 pm Rm 237 Thursday, August 23 No Senior Yoga Friday, August 24 Parish Office Closed Mass 7:45 am Ch Saturday, August 25 Confession 3:30-4:00 pm CH Sunday, August 26 Missionary Cooperative Collection SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Parking Lot at 2055 Bohland Ave. 5:30-10:30 pm Our Annual Lumen Chris Catholic Community / Highland Catholic School Block Party is right around the corner! New this year: Food Trucks! Games, Music, Beer Garden Visit with parishioners, school families and neighbors. All are Welcome! Join the FUN! We need volunteers. Please consider helping for an hour. Many hands make light work. Sign up at lumenchris cc.org. Parish News Mission Appeal in our Parish August 25 & 26 Please Be As Generous As You Are Able Next weekend Rev. Thomas Rayar will be here to make a mission appeal for his native diocese, Sivagangai, India. The diocese of Sivagangai was established in This is a mission diocese in the State of Tamil Nadu, India consisting of Sivagangai and Ramnad civil districts, which are the poorest districts in the State. The diocese is in need of external help to run its mission consisting of 200,000 Catholics in a population of more than 2.5 million with an area of 8300 square kilometers. About 30% of our diocesan Catholics belong to the low caste who are economically and educationally poor and live on $2 per day. About 50% of the population consists of small farmers and unskilled laborers who heavily depend upon the erratic monsoon for their livelihood. The rest of the population (20%) belong to fishermen community. When the diocese was established there were only 48 priests, many of whom were aged. Today the diocese is proud of having 187 diocesan priests, 91 religious priests and 434 religious nuns serving in its mission. During the last 30 years the diocese has started many orphanages and primary schools, middle schools, high schools and secondary schools (183 total). There were only 39 parishes when the diocese was started. At present there are 83 parishes and 737 mission stations. The funds collected though this mission appeal will be used for work of evangelization and educational ministries for the poor children in the orphanages in the diocese of Sivagangai. Thank you very much for your generosity in supporting the mission of our universal Church. Lumen Christi Prayer Line Our Prayer Ministry will pray for your requests. Leave your prayer needs at x101 or volunteer@lumenchristicc.org. Lumen Christi Library Located down the main hallway I FOUND JESUS!: A SEEK AND DISCOVER BOOK By Jason Gruhl is interactive, using some of the messages Jesus shared, and it is about the culture and times of Jesus. The author aimed at bringing grade school age children closer to His teachings and to a life filled with peace, love and happiness. It can be used with individuals or groups and is very well illustrated. c2017

3 LUMEN CHRISTI CATHOLIC COMMUNITY Today s Readings Faith Formation Please register for Faith Formation this week or next! Look on the parish website under Youth Formation. Sacramental preparation registration for First Eucharist and Confirmation is separate and can be found under the Sacraments tab on the website. This Eucharistic Feast Some things about human nature don t change, even over the course of centuries. When we celebrate a holiday, we have a meal; when we celebrate a significant event, we have a feast. In today s first reading, Lady Wisdom is setting a feast, a sign of celebrating the covenant that Israel has with God. Israel s central remembrance of its saving Exodus covenant is the Passover meal. So it is natural and not coincidental that the Christian celebration of the new covenant sealed by the blood of Christ on the cross happens at a meal, our Eucharist, offered first by Jesus in the context of Passover remembrance. It is easy for us, sometimes, to forget the very long and rich religious and human origins of our eucharistic feasting on the bread and cup that are the Body and Blood of Jesus. Today, and for the next few Sundays that we hear the Bread of Life discourse from John, let us bring to mind the loving covenant that God makes with us, and be filled with great joy at this marvelous feast that we have come to attend! Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Send Me Your Photos Baptisms, First Communion, weddings, Loaves & Fishes, Social Justice events, etc. If you have pictures of parish life or sacrament celebrations and would like to share them, please send them to me. I would love to use them in the bulletin. Snap a picture at a parish event or service project send it to: mbisanz@lumenchristicc.org. Join Lumen Christi on Facebook. Your donation to Lumen Christi helps us continue our ministries. Thank you. Wisdom has built her house yes, she has spread her table. (Proverbs 9:1) Sunday morning faith formation classes are open to all students in grades 1-8 who wish (or whose parents wish) to grow in understanding. We seek to grow together in understanding and practice of the Catholic faith. Perhaps you are being invited to accompany these students as a catechist or helper. The parish provides the curriculum, training and support. Want to know more? Please contact Phyllis Hamill-Little in the parish office to discover your place at the table. Adult Formation: Romans Bible Study Now You Know Media presents Fr. Frank J. Matera, Ph. D., a leading expert on the Apostle Paul. Romans can be a challenging book of the Bible and these 6 talks on audio CDs are clear and engaging. A study guide is included. If you would like to borrow the set, please contact Phyllis Hamill-Little in the parish office. Pope s Quotes Faith is a Relationship, Not a Set of Rules Pope Francis says at Angelus Vatican City: Doing God's will means first of all believing in Jesus and allowing love for him to translate into love for one's neighbors, Pope Francis said. The Gospel story of the multiplication of loaves demonstrates the concern Jesus showed for people's daily physical needs, the pope said, but the passages that follow show how "it is even more important to cultivate our relationship with him, reinforcing our faith in him who is the 'bread of life' come to satisfy our hunger for truth, our hunger for justice, our hunger for love." Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

4 LUMEN CHRISTI CATHOLIC COMMUNITY Discipleship & Parish Life Pastoral Care Strengthening our Relationship with Neighborhood House Save the date of Sept. 11 at 7:00 pm to learn more. As you are probably well aware, our primary partner for community outreach is Neighborhood House in St. Paul. One of Neighborhood House s service areas is at nearby Sibley Manor on W. Seventh St. As a parish we are developing new and unique opportunities for parishioners at Lumen Christi to volunteer and sustain positive outcomes for those who live nearby. If you are interested in how we can increase our impact in our community, set aside Tuesday, September 11 at 7:00 pm and attend an informational meeting in the First Floor Conference Room. We will explore how we can expand opportunities for service in the community, as we are called to do by virtue of our Baptism. Lumen Christi has, for a number of years, helped to fill their Food Shelf program with monthly collections, via the Angel Tree in December, and emergency fund assistance. There are opportunities for our parish to do even more to positively impact the lives of others. Do it. Justice Grief Support Group Beginning September 6, Lumen Christi will join forces with Nativity of Our Lord parish to offer a monthly Grief Support Group. The group, guided by trained grief facilitators, will meet the first Thursday of each month (September through June) from 9:00 10:00 am in the Bride s Room, located in the lower level of Nativity Church. We welcome all who have suffered a loss of someone or something of value, recognizing that grief is individual yet it is often eased when shared with others. For more information, or to request accessibility accommodation, please contact Nancy Shatek-Suek, Pastoral Minister at Nativity, by at nshatek-suek@nativitymn.org or calling To map directions to the church, the address 1938 Stanford Ave., St. Paul, MN will guide you to the proper entry doors where there will be signage directing you to the meeting room. If you would like grief support but cannot make it to this group, please contact Torrey Cramer-Elsner, Pastoral Care Coordinator at Lumen Christi, for additional resources. Lumen Christi Justice IMMIGRATION SPOTLIGHT El Paso Faith Community, Papal Delegate Affirm Solidarity with Migrants EL PASO, TEXAS Interfaith leaders alongside Catholic bishops led a July 20 procession 900-strong through downtown El Paso, ending in a candlelight vigil for the plight of migrants and refugees. The interfaith service, held at St. Patrick Cathedral, kicked off a "Weekend of Solidarity with Migrants." Blessed Sacrament Fr. Robert Stark, of the Vatican's Migrants and Refugees Section, offered the keynote address at a July 21 "teach-in," which was titled "A Place at the Table: Faith, Migration and the Future of Our Border Communities." Catholics, joined by other Christian denominations and religions, created an overflow crowd at the cathedral, with many sitting in the aisles as they listened to testimonies from immigrants and heard prayers from religious leaders in the Episcopal, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Muslim and Baha'i faith traditions. In a powerful sermon, Stark reiterated Pope Francis' support of migrants and refugees. "What is going on today is the illegalization of legal migration," Stark told the crowd. "It is immoral to criminalize people seeking asylum, to separate families. Asylum is a basic instrument of protecting life." Using Francis' words, he invited the congregation to use a "contemplative gaze" to see all migrants as a gift. "Here at the border, you know that every stranger who knocks on the door is an opportunity to have an encounter with Christ," he said. "We miss that opportunity when we don't accompany the migrant and refugee. It's our loss." The Rev. Deborah Clugy-Soto, chair of the Interfaith Alliance-El Paso and Southern New Mexico, offered the final benediction. She said she was pleased with the message and the "very impressive turnout." Pauline Hovey, National Catholic Reporter, July 31, 2018

5 LUMEN CHRISTI CATHOLIC COMMUNITY Back To School Welcome Back Highland Catholic! The Discipleship & Parish Life Ministry Council is hosting a special welcome and blessing for the children of Highland Catholic on the first day of school, Tuesday, September 4 at 8:00 am. If you would like to help with serving or making signs contact Michaela at mbisanz@lumenchristicc.org or x117 or just come and join the fun that day and help us cheer on the kids! We also pray for all students for a great year gaining knowledge, wisdom and grace. Seniors PRIMETIMERS SEPTEMBER EVENT Minnetonka Boat Ride and Buffet Lunch Tuesday, September 11 We will board our private yacht for a two and a half hour ride around beautiful Lake Minnetonka. Included will be a buffet lunch of Italian Mandarin Salad, fresh fruit, Chicken Marsala, a chicken breast braised with Marsala wine, mushrooms and tomatoes over a bed of linguini. Soda, coffee and dessert included. Leave: Lumen Christi at 9:30 am Return: Approx. 2:30 pm Cost: $60.00 / person Checks payable to LCCC PrimeTimers can be put in the collection basket or brought to the church office. Please include $15 annual dues for September, 2018 to June 2019 if you have not already paid. Reservation Deadline: Monday, September 3 Questions? Call Pat Kramer or Shellee Micko PrimeTimers September Registration Minnetonka Boat Ride, Tuesday, Sept. 11 Name(s): Phone: Amt. enclosed: Community Events Star Watch Party Wednesday, August 29, 7:30-10:00pm Church of St. Joseph, Rosemount Twin Cities Prison Ministry Fundraiser Hosted by WCCO radio meteorologist, Mike Lynch. Giant telescopes on the grounds aimed at Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, the moon now when Mars is as close to earth as it's been in 15 years! Suggested donation $10 for adults. Retreat for Catholic Health Care Professionals Living and Working from the Heart of Christ September 7-9, Christ the King Retreat Ctr, Buffalo, MN Fr. Andrew Jaspers, Retreat Master, will revitalize your spirit. MaryAnne Frank at Register at Elevate Life Annual Benefit Gala (formerly Total Life Care/TLC Options for Women) Saturday, September 22 at the Double Tree Bloomington Social Hour 6:00 pm., Dinner 7:00 pm Featured Speaker: Matt Birk, former Viking, Raven and Pro Life Advocate, Marriage Encounter Weekend Oct 5-7, Buffalo, MN or Nov 16-18, Prior Lake, MN A private weekend away from life's distractions that allows a husband and wife to focus on each other. Early registration recommended. Visit: twincitieswwme.org. Catholic Apologetics: Defending the Faith Weds., Sept. 19 Oct. 17, 7-8:30 p.m., St. Helena, Mpls In this five-week series, Father John Echert will walk us through applying apologetics to several areas of the Catholic faith. Form a deeper understanding of what we believe and gain confidence in making a solid defense of the Catholic faith. Visit Rediscover-faith.org and click EVENTS. Cost: $20. Questions? Contact Susanna Parent at parents@archspm.org or Missionary Discipleship Series St. Peter, Mendota Starts Thurs., Oct. 4, 7 8:30 pm Be transformed and transform the world. Three 4-week sessions with time for reflection, prayer, Q&A and discussion. Fall: Session 1 Prayer: Hearing God s Call to the Heart. Cost: $150 per person. Young adults, ages especially encouraged to participate. Visit Rediscover-faith.org and click EVENTS Questions? Contact Susanna Parent at parents@archspm.org or

6 MASS INTENTIONS Saturday 18 4:30 pm Clair Galdonik Sunday 19 8:30 am Lumen Christi 10:30 am Monday 20 7:45 am Joyce Kajer Tuesday 21 7:45 am David Scheller Wednesday 22 7:45 am Barry Hawkins Thursday 23 7:45 am Gretchen Pollei Friday 24 7:45 am Helen Steele Saturday 25 4:30 pm Sunday 26 8:30 am 10:30 am Lumen Christi 20th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR B HYMNAL 1038 TODAY S READINGS First Reading Wisdom has built her house; she has dressed her meat, mixed her wine, yes, she has spread her table (Proverbs 9:1-6). Psalm Taste and see the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 34). Second Reading Be filled with the Spirit, giving thanks always and for everything (Ephesians 5:15-20). Gospel I am the living bread that came down from heaven (John 6:51-58). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Ez 24:15-24; Dt 32:18-21; Mt 19:16-22 Tuesday: Ez 28:1-10; Dt 32:26-28, 30, 35cd-36ab; Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday: Ez 34:1-11; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 20:1-16 Thursday: Ez 36:23-28; Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; Mt 22:1-14 Friday: Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51 Saturday: Ez 43:1-7a; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Mt 23:1-12 Sunday: Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Ps 34:2-3, 16-21; Eph 5:21-32 [2a, 25-32]; Jn 6:60-69

7 Lumen Christi Catholic Community 2055 Bohland Ave., St. Paul, MN cc.org Pastor Fr. Paul Feela x102 Highland Catholic School 2017 Bohland Ave., St. Paul, MN Jane Schmidt, Principal Please call for a tour. Staff Parish Records Paula Almer palmer@lumenchristicc.org x108 Office Manager, Communications Michaela Bisanz x117 mbisanz@lumenchristicc.org Maintenance Supervisor Lindell Blanchette lblanchette@lumenchristicc.org x112 Pastoral Care Coordinator Torrey Cramer-Elsner x105 tcramer-elsner@lumenchristicc.org Faith Formation Asst. Jan Fuchs jfuchs@lumenchristicc.org x119 Faith Formation Phyllis Hamill-Little x103 phamill-little@lumenchristicc.org Maintenance Ron Johnson rjohnson@lumenchristicc.org Youth Ministry Karen Kirkhoff kkirkhoff@lumenchristicc.org x115 x120 Music Mary Poepping x107 mpoepping@lumenchristicc.org Principal Jane Schmidt x106 j.schmidt@highlandcatholic.org Parish Director Tom Schumacher x114 tschumacher@lumenchristicc.org Weekend Maintenance Jordan Weeks-Stephens Liturgy Sr. Jeanne Wiest, OP jwiest@lumenchristicc.org x112 x116 Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30 pm Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 am Monday - Friday 7:45 am Sacrament of Penance Saturdays from 3:30-4:00 pm or by appointment Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm New Parishioners Registration for new parishioners is offered after all Masses the second weekend of every month, Sept - June. Please join us! To Find Out About Becoming Catholic Contact Phyllis Hamill-Little Sacramental Prepara on Baptism A Baptism Preparation class for new parents is offered monthly and Baptisms are celebrated once a month. Contact Phyllis Hamill-Little First Penance & Eucharist Contact Phyllis Hamill-Little Confirmation Contact Phyllis Hamill-Little Christian Marriage Contact Fr. Paul Feela before setting your wedding date, at least 6 months in advance of the wedding date you would like. Pastoral Visits / Communion for the Sick Contact Torrey Cramer-Elsner Sacraments for the Sick & Dying Contact Fr. Paul Feela Anointing of the Sick At the onset of serious illness or before serious surgery. Sacrament of the Dying (Viaticum) At the beginning of the dying process or after a terminal diagnosis. Funeral Arrangements Contact your funeral home first and they will make the arrangements with the parish. Liturgical Ministers, Intercessions, Church Decor Contact Sr. Jeanne Wiest, OP Adult, Junior, Handbell Choirs, Cantors, Instrumentalists Contact Mary Poepping Parish Library Located down the main hallway from the Gathering Area. Prayer Line Call , x101 or volunteer@lumenchristicc.org Announcements Bulletin Articles are due by Thursday at noon, a week before the article is in the bulletin. texts to mbisanz@lumenchristicc.org. Mass jwiest@lumenchristicc.org by Tuesday at noon for the coming weekend. Limit announcements to weekend events in the Gathering Area or parish-wide events in the coming week. VIRTUS Training All adult volunteers and employees who have regular contact with youth are required to receive background checks and VIRTUS training. Contact Phyllis Hamill-Little or register at SafeCatholicSPM.org If you or someone you know has been abused, your first call should be to law enforcement of child protection officials. Archdiocesan Vic m Assistance Hotline:

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