CHURCH OF THE ST. BERNARD CHURCH ASCENSION SACRAMENTS Baptisms: By appointment. Marriage Arrangements The couple should contact the priest as soon as they become engaged. They must meet with the priest twice before setting a marriage date. These two meetings need to be completed 6 months before the proposed date. Sacrament of Reconciliation Ascension:Tues.5:40-6:05pm. Sat.4:15-4:45pm. 212 Church St. East St. Bernard:Mon.8:30am. Sat.7:15-7:45 pm. Cologne, MN 55322 Additionally by appointment. 323 Reform St. North Communion for Homebound Contact Information Norwood Young America, MN 55368 Call parish office. Fr. Gregory Abbott, Pastor Anointing of the Sick....952-856-1050 Contact Information Call the parish office at any time. Rectory & Parish Office..952-466-2031 Fr. Gregory Abbott, Pastor MASS SCHEDULE Website... www.st-bernard-cologne.org 952-856-1050 Rectory & Parish Office-952-467-3351 Ascension-Weekend-Sat. 5 pm. Sun. 8 am. Business Administrator Tuesday 6:15 pm. & Friday 7:15 am. Website www.ascensionnya.org Sherry Witte.952-856-1051 St. Bernard-Weekend-Sat. 8 pm. Sun. 10am. Business Administrator E-mail: Monday & Wednesday 8:00 am. Sherry Witte..952-777-0110 BusAdmin@st-bernard-cologne.org E-mail:BusAdmin@ascensionNYA.org Parish Information E-mail: Bulletin Co-editors parishinfo@st-bernard-cologne.org Patricia Quinn...952-466-3304 Parish Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Bookkeeper E-mail: E-mail bulletin@st-bernard-cologne.org Thurs., & Fri. 10 am 2pm. bookkeeper@st-bernard-cologne.org David Dettmann...952-467-2268 Trustees School Building 952-856-1056 E-mail..daveannerichkarlemma@msn.com Rita Fahey....952-467-6478 Joint Bulletin published weekly at: Parish Office Hours: Monday, John (Jack) Lano...952-467-3765 www.ascensionnya.org & Parish Council Chairperson www.st-bernard-cologne.org Tuesday & Friday 9am-2pm. Steve Lemmer....952-913-0790 DRE Confirmation Class Trustees Chris George....952-467-3138 Communion for Homebound Andrew Kleindl.... 952-442-9282 DRE Middle School Grades Rita Fahey....952-467-6478 Thomas Monsen......507-514-7654 Melanie Kleindl..763-645-7602 Prayer Chain DRE for Pre-k-5th Grades Finance Council Chairperson Carol Donnay 952-467-2183 Kara Wickenhauser. 952-466-4719 Ralph Laumann. 952-466-3331 Lucy Kostecka..952-467-2576 SCRIPTURE READINGS Parish Council Chairperson E-mail: Ascensionprays@aol.com For the week of November 25 December 1, 2018 Brenda Buckley-Jones. 952-239-9436 Adoration Coordinator 11/25 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Uni- Tamara Lemmer... 612-759-0555 verse: Dn 7:13-14*Ps 93:1-2,5*Rv 1:5-8*Jn 18:33b- Ladies Guild President 37. E-mail:tamaralemmer7@gmail.com Monica Kooiman 952-466-5769 11/26: Rv 14:1-3,4b-5*Ps 24:1-2,3-4,5-6*Lk 21:1-4. 11/27: Rv 14:14-19*Ps 96:10,11-12,13*Lk 21:5-11. Marilee Widmer..952-467-3082 11/28: Rv 15:1-4*Ps 98:1,2-3,7-8,9*Lk 21:12-19. 11/29: Rv 18:1-2,21-23; 19:1-3,9a*Ps 100:1-2,3,4,5* Social Hall Bookings Lk 21:20-28. St. Andrew: Rom 10:9-18*Ps Parish Office.. 952-467-3351 11/30 19:8,9,10,11*Mt 4:18-22. Catholic United Financial 12/1(BVM): Rv 22:1-7*Ps 95:1-2,3-5,6-7* Lk 21:34Dennis Stoks 952-240-5001 36. Copyright 2017 by Creative Communications for the Knights of Columbus-Grand Parish, a division of Bayard, Inc. Used with permisknight Kevin Raether 952-467-2633 sion. Music Liturgy Prayer Chain Patsy Quinn.. 952-466-3304 Lori Kasel...kasel.lori@gmail.com Adoration Coordinator Helen Nicklaus 952-466-2000 Marcy Wickenhauser...952-466-2593 Catholic United Financial Carol Hoen.. 952-466-2456 OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE NOVEMBER 25, 2018
We should not stay away from our assembly, as is the custom of some, but encourage one another Hebrews 10:25 Dear Parishioners, The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary is December 8 th. This is a Holy Day of Obligation, which means that attendance at Mass is obligatory for all those who are physically able to attend. Missing Mass on a Holy Day of Obligation, including Sunday (which is AL- WAYS a day of obligation), is a serious matter, and to deliberately miss Mass on such a day without a truly compelling reason is seriously sinful. We will have Mass Friday, December 7 th at 6:45pm and Saturday, December 8 th at 9am-both at Ascension. The rules regarding Holy Days of Obligation can be confusing. Here in the United States, the following days are ALWAYS Holy Days of Obligation December 8 (our Patronal Feast Day as a Nation), December 25, and every Sunday. The following days are Holy Days of Obligation when they do not fall on Saturday or Monday: January 1 (The Mother of God), August 15 (Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary), and November 1 (All Saints). When these dates DO fall on a Saturday or Monday, there is no need to attend Mass those days, though every Christian is encouraged to do so regardless. Why in the world does the Church, our mother, care so much about gathering her children for Mass on days other than Sunday? First of all, the Church desires to bring her children into contact with the saving mysteries of salvation as often as possible. On the natural level, it s akin to our mother telling us to get enough sleep, eat our vegetables and to shower. Attending and participating in Mass is simply good for us. But there is also the fact that when we gather to celebrate the Mass, we are gathering as family. And just as in natural families there are days and times set aside to celebrate and to gather, most notably on birthdays or important anniversaries, as well as major holidays like Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving, so too in the Church there are days set aside to be together as a spiritual household, and to gather around the Table of the Lord to receive the Bread from Heaven. Frankly, it s not always easy or pleasant to gather with family. Sometimes it stretches us and demands something of us. But this does not mean it is not good to gather. With the rarest of exceptions, it is worth the effort. Yours in Christ, Fr. Gregory This column is Fr. Gregory s edited version of a column written by Fr. John Paul Erickson, Pastor of Transfiguration in Oakdale, MN. CALENDAR FOR ASCENSION AND ST. BERNARDS PARISHES NOVEMBER IS FOOD SHELF DRIVE MONTH Mon. Nov. 26th 7:00 pm: JLT/JMT at St. Bernard Wed. Nov. 28th: Coffee and treats after 8:00 an Mass at St. Bernard Wed. Nov. 28th 3:00-8:00 pm: Adoration at St. Bernard Thurs. Nov.29th 8am-8pm: Adoration at Ascension Sun. Dec. 2nd 8:00 am: KC hosted breakfast at Ascension Tues. Dec. 4th 7pm: FF Committee Meeting at Ascension Wed. Dec. 5th 2pm: Mass at Good Samaritan, Waconia Wed. Dec. 5th 8am-8pm: Adoration at St. Bernard Thurs. Dec. 6th 8am-8pm: Adoration at Ascension Fri. Dec. 7th: No 7:15 am Mass at Ascension Fri. Dec. 7th 6:45 pm: Immaculate Conception Mass at Ascension Sat. Dec. 8th 9:00 am: Immaculate Conception Mass at Ascension-hosted by St. Bernard Sun. Dec. 9th 1:30 pm: KC Bingo at Ascension Tues. Dec. 11th EARLY DEADLINE FOR THE BUL- LETIN OF DECEMBER 23RD 12:00pm. All copy for Ascension submitted to Sherry Witte @ BusAdmin@ascensionNYA.org and Dave Dettmann @ daveannerichkarlemma@msn.com. Wed. Dec. 12th 5-8 pm: Combined Individual Reconciliation at St. Bernard Wed. Dec. 12th 3pm-8pm: Adoration at St. Bernard Thurs. Dec. 13th EARLY DEADLINE FOR THE BULLETIN OF DECEMBER 23RD. ALL COPY TO bulletin@st-bernard-cologne.org BY NOON Thurs. Dec. 13th 8am-8pm: Adoration at Ascension Fri. Dec. 14th 10:15 am: Mass at The Harbor, NYA More EMHC & Readers needed Both Ascension and St. Bernard are in need of more EMHC and Readers. We had a well announced (at Mass & in bulletins) Reader training Sept. 18th and an EMHC training Sept. 25th for both new and current ministers. Disappointingly, this resulted in no new EMHC at either parish and only 2 new Readers at one parish. Is God calling you to one of these ministries? If you think so, Ascension Parishioners can call Jean Schmitz 952-467-3606 and St. Bernard Parishioners can call Victoria Arnst 952-466-2425 for EMHC and Fr. Gregory 952-856-1050 for Readers. Unburden Yourself We will be offering an Evening of Reconciliation for both parishes at St. Bernard Church on Wednesday, December 12 th from 5-8:00pm. Three priests (2 plus Fr. Gregory) will be available for the celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation for our faith formation students and families and parishioners. The students will begin coming about 6:40pm. Encounter the JOY OF GOD S MERCY in this sacrament
Church of the Ascension Norwood Young America, MN November is Food Shelf Drive month. During November, we are promoting donations to the West Carver Food shelf. Let s make it a great month of donations for those in need for the Holidays! Every item is greatly appreciated. (non-perishable foods, paper products, diapers, etc.) Donations can be dropped off in the church entry at Ascension. Thank you. STEWARDSHIP - Ascension & St. Bernard's In THANKSGIVING to God for all His gifts to us. In THANKSGIVING to All who volunteer their participation, generosity and prayer to our parishes. From the Stewardship Committees. (Stewardship forms can be placed in the collection basket at Mass or a basket in the back of church.) Immaculate Conception Masses: Masses for our Holy Day of Opportunity will be held on Fri, Dec 7 th at 6:45 pm at Ascension. There will be no morning Mass that that day. And on Sat., Dec 8 th at 9 am at Ascension hosted by St. Bernard. Thank You!! Thank you for expressing your missionary spirit by offering gifts of support during World Mission Sunday. Ascension collected $1065 to help bring good news to small, young and often poor mission dioceses worldwide Witnessing Faith through the Hearts of the Youth. Thank you also for your generosity in helping those who have been impacted by the hurricanes and other natural disasters throughout our country. Ascension collected $335 for the Archdiocese s special collection for the 2018 Disasters request. Gifts for Baby Jesus: The Respect for Life group will be collecting Gifts for Baby Jesus during Advent again this year. Items especially needed include baby items, diapers, socks, and winter clothing (can be gently used) for infants and toddlers up to 18 mo. Items can be brought to Ascension and left by the Mary altar. Thank you to all who contributed to Ascension s Thanksgiving display. A special thanks goes to Gemma Floral for the fresh floral arrangements on the high altar, the Jerome Pieper family for the straw and the Robert Schmitt family for the pumpkins. Your generosity has added a special blessing to our worship experience. Knights of Columbus Breakfast: The KC s will be serving breakfast on Sunday, Dec. 2 nd from 8am to noon in the Ascension Social Hall. Yum, yum...ham, sausage, French toast, pancakes and applesauce. Please join us for a wonderful fellowship and good food. Proceeds will go to support the St. Bernard and Ascension Faith Formation program. Church of St. Bernard Cologne, MN ALL DAY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION WEDNES- DAY, DECEMBER 5TH, AFTER THE 8:00 A.M. MASS UNTIL 8:00 P.M. Please sign up for an hour or half hour at the table in the Narthex. Adoration will again be in the St. Anne's Room. To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul...ps 25. Sunday Masses during St. Bernard Beautification Project : St. Bernard Church interior will be undergoing a beautification process October 8 through December 14, 2018. ALL SUNDAY MASSES DURING THIS TIME WILL BE HELD AT ASCENSION. ALL WEEKDAY MASSES ARE IN THE NAR- THEX. ADORATION IN THE ST. ANNE S ROOM. West Carver County Food Shelf As you are doing your Christmas grocery shopping keep in mind the Food Shelf. The following items are needed: Peanut Butter, tuna, Canned meats, Canned Vegetables especially peas and canned fruits, Canned soups, Meal-in-one dinners, Jell-O, Laundry soap, dish soap, Hand soap, Shampoo, conditioner, tooth paste, tooth brushes, toilet paper, paper towels, & Kleenex. Items can be put in the box to the right of the church entrance. Cologne Area Senior Citizens The 2018 Holiday Luncheon is being held on Tuesday, December 4th at the Cologne Community Center. Hillcrest Catered Lunch served at noon. Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Gravy, Vegetable, Cole Slaw, Cranberry Sauce, Roll/butter, Beverage. Christmas Carols sung by Cologne Academy students. BANKO to follow at 12;45 (Sponsored by Klein Bank). $12.00 per person. Please register/pay at City office by Nov.30th. Phone: 952-466-2064. The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; Listen with your spouse for God s message of love by exploring a Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME) weekend. The next weekend is: Feb 8-10, 2019 in Buffalo, MN. Early sign up is recommended. For more information visit our website at: twincitieswwme.org or contact us atapplications@twincitieswwme.org or 612-756- 8720.
CHURCH OF ST. BERNARD STEWARDSHIP OF TIME AND LITURGY SCHEDULE November 26 through December 2, 2018 LECTORS: Saturday 8:00pm. Laura Templin Sunday 10:00am Mary Sue Thaemert SERVERS: Saturday 8:00pm Sunday 10:00am. Men Altar Servers Men Altar Servers EUCHARISTIC MINISTER Saturday 8:00 pm. Mary Meuwissen Sunday 10:00am. Pam Kunkle USHERS Saturday 8pm Ralph Laumann & Danny Hoen Sunday 10:00 am. Vern Elke & Leo Willems GREETERS: Saturday 8:00pm Marcy Wickenhauser Sunday 10:00am. Eileen Fasching GIFT BEARERS: Sat & Sun. Volunteers MASS SCHEDULE INTENTIONS: Saturday Nov. 24 8:00pm. Glenn, Lorraine, Terry & Jake Wickenhauser Sunday Nov. 25 10:00am. People of the Parish Monday Nov. 26 8:00am. Francis Zimmer Tuesday Nov. 27 No Mass Wed. Nov. 28 8:00am. Kenneth Tellers Thursday Nov. 29 No Mass Friday Nov. 30 No Mass Saturday Dec. 1 8:00pm. People of the Parish Sunday Dec. 2 10:00am Alex, Clara, Ron & Don Storms & Judy Pijahn Sacrament of Reconciliation Monday 8:30 a.m.; Saturday: 7:15-7:45 p.m. Stewardship of Treasure Due to the early deadline of this bulletin the Stewardship of Treasure report will appear in the next bulletin. Thank you for your generosity. Did you know you can have your contributions automatically deducted from your checking or savings account? For more information call the parish office 952-466-2031 ext.241, or visit www.st-bernard-cologne.org
CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION STEWARSHIP OF TIME November 26 through December 2 SERVERS: Sat. 5:00 pm: Men Alter Servers Sun. 8:00 am: Men Alter Servers READERS: Sat. 5:00 pm: Sun. 8:00 am: Ann Schwichtenberg Cheryl Coyle EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Sat. 5:00 pm: Carol Donnay Sun. 8:00 am: Lucy Kostecka COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND December 2nd 8:00 am Team A: Teresa Hartman, Pat Johnson Team B: Michael & Anita Harrison USHERS FOR NOVEMBER: Sat. 5:00 pm: Kent Fabel, Bill Hart Sun. 8:00 am: Florian Schindler, Roger Kostecka SACRISTAN: Sat. 5:00 pm: Sherry Witte Sun. 8:00 am: Pat Clark GREETERS: Sat. 5:00 pm: Cathleen Williams Sun. 8:00 am: Betty O Neil MASS SCHEDULE INTENTIONS: Mon. Nov. 26 No Mass Tues. Nov. 27 6:15 pm Todd Coyle Wed. Nov. 28 No Mass Thurs. Nov. 29 No Mass Fri. Nov. 30 7:15 am Cecilia Mead Sat. Dec. 1 5:00 pm Sharon Pearson Sun. Dec. 2 8:00 am Carol Fahey Sacrament of Reconciliation Tuesday 5:35 pm and Saturday at 4:15 pm Weekly Collection Report Due to the early bulletin deadline there will not be a collection report this week.
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