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 December 16 December 22, 2018 Brenda Buckley-Jones. 952-239-9436 Adoration Coordinator 12/16 Third Sunday of Advent: Zep 3:14-18a*Is Tamara Lemmer... 612-759-0555 12:2-3,4,5-6*Phil 4:4-7*Lk 3:10-18. Ladies Guild President 12/17: Gn 49:2,8-10*Ps 72:1-2,3-4,7-8,17*Mt 1:1-17. E-mail:tamaralemmer7@gmail.com Monica Kooiman 952-466-5769 12/18: Jer 23:5-8*Ps 72:1-2,12-13,18-19*Mt 1:18-25. Music Liturgy 12/19: Jgs 13:2-7,24-25a*Ps 71:3-4,5-6,16-17*Lk 1:5-25. 12/20: Is 7:10-14*Ps 24:1-2,3-4,5-6* Lk 1:26-38. Social Hall Bookings 12/21 (St. Peter Canisius): Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14Parish Office.. 952-467-3351 18a*Ps 33:2-3,11-12,20-21*Lk 1:39-45. 12/22: 1 Sm 1:24-28*Ps 1 Sm 2:1,4-5,6-7,8*Lk 1:46 Catholic United Financial -56. Dennis Stoks 952-240-5001 Copyright 2018 by Creative Communications for the Parish, a division of Bayard, Inc. Used with permisknights of Columbus-Grand sion. Marilee Widmer..952-467-3082 Knight Kevin Raether 952-467-2633 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 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 16, 2018
Dear Parishioners at St. Bernard and Ascension, I am Fr. Stan Mader, currently Pastor of St. Joseph in Waconia. With Fr. Gregory Abbott s new assignment as Chaplain at the University of Minnesota Hospitals, the Archbishop has appointed me to be Parochial Administrator of your parishes through June. I d like to explain a little about what that means and give you a little background on myself. A Parochial Administrator is a priest appointed by the bishop to substitute for the pastor when a parish becomes vacant. He has the same duties and rights as a pastor but has some limits, such as not being able to sell or dispose of parish property of any kind, such as land, buildings, statues, vestments, hymnals, etc. The administrator takes oversees the more secular things signing checks, directing personnel, as well as making sure the Sacramental needs are being addressed, until a pastor is named for the parish. The Archbishop has written he expects this to be done effective July 1 when most priest changes are made. I will be at the Joint Mission Team meeting on December 17 th, and in January will start being at the parishes a few hours a week. Another priest will be handling all the Sacramental things such as weekend Masses as well as a Mass on Friday and Monday, one in each parish, as well as funerals on those days. Funerals and other events on other days of the week will have to be addressed separately. You are certainly welcome to attend Masses in Waconia other days at 8:15 a.m. I hope to swap pulpits on occasion and have weekend Masses in your parishes every 4-6 weeks. About me: I grew up on a small dairy farm near St. Boni. Some of you may have known my parents, George and Mary Margaret Mader. I am the fourth of seven children. I went to High School at Holy Trinity in Winsted, and college at St. John s University in Collegeville, MN, where I earned a degree in Mathematics. For ten years I worked in the computer field as a system software specialist, six years with a large computer manufacturer and for four years had my own consulting business. I entered seminary at the age of 32, was ordained on May 30, 1992 when I was 36. I ve been a priest for 26 years, working in both small and very large parishes, and was also co-director of the Vocation Office for four years. I came to Waconia this past July. I love to travel (I just returned from my 8 th visit to the Holy Land). I ve been in 23 countries and 48 states. I enjoy readings, hiking, State Parks and I still play baseball (in a 50-and-over league). I love being a priest, and I look forward to our six months together. CALENDAR FOR ASCENSION AND ST. BERNARDS PARISHES Sun. Dec. 16th 9:00 am: KC Meeting at Ascension Mon. Dec. 17th EARLY EADLINE FOR THE BUL- LETIN OF DECEMBER 30TH by the end of the day. All copy for Ascension submitted to Sherry Witte @ BusAdmin@ascensionNYA.org and Dave Dettmann @ daveannerichkarlemma@msn.com. Mon. Dec. 17th 7:00 pm: Finance Council at St. Bernard Mon. Dec. 17th 7:00 pm: JMT Meeting at St. Bernard Wed. Dec. 19th EARLY DEADLINE FOR THE BUL- LETIN OF DECEMBER 30TH. ALL COPY TO bulletin@st-bernard-cologne.org BY NOON Wed. Dec. 19th 3:00-8:00 pm: Adoration at St. Bernard Thurs. Dec. 20th 8am-8pm: Adoration at Ascension Mon. Dec. 24th 5pm: Christmas Eve Mass at Ascension Mon. Dec. 24th 8pm: Christmas Eve Mass at St. Bernard Tues. Dec. 25th 8:00 am: Christmas Mass at Ascension Tues. Dec. 25th 10am: Christmas Mass at St. Bernard Wed.. Dec. 26Th EARLY EADLINE FOR THE BUL- LETIN OF JANUARY 6TH by the end of the day. All copy for Ascension submitted to Sherry Witte @ BusAdmin@ascensionNYA.org and Dave Dettmann @ daveannerichkarlemma@msn.com. Wed. Dec. 26th 3 pm-8 pm: Adoration at St. Bernard Thurs. Dec. 27th 8am-8pm: Adoration at Ascension Thurs. Dec. 27th EARLY DEADLINE FOR THE BULLETIN OF JANUARY 6TH. ALL COPY TO bulletin@st-bernard-cologne.org BY NOON. Thurs Dec. 31st: No 8:00 am Mass at St. Bernard Mon. Dec. 31st 6:45 pm: Solemnity of Mary Mass at St. Bernard Tues. Jan. 1st 9:00am: Solemnity of Mary Mass at Ascension Tues. Jan. 1st: No 6:15 pm Mass at Ascension Wed. Jan. 2nd 2:00 pm: Mass at Good Samaritan- Waconia Wed. Jan. 2nd 6:30 pm: Catechist Appreciation at Ascension Wed. Jan 2nd 3pm-8pm: Adoration at St. Bernard Thurs. Jan. 3rd 8am-8pm: Adoration at Ascension St. Bernard/Ascension Faith Formation Sponsorship Program Update We re getting closer to reaching our goals! So far we ve received $4,035 toward meal sponsorship and $200 toward tuition sponsorship. Our goal is to raise $5,000 in meal sponsorship and $700 in tuition sponsorships. If you d like to help, please pick up a form in the kiosk at St. Bernard s or in the back of church at Ascension. Remember that sponsors will receive a tax deduction statement. Businesses/ organizations will also be promoted through flyers at our meals, in the bulletin and in our faith formation newsletters. Any and all help is appreciated!
Church of the Ascension Norwood Young America, MN 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. Area Advent 2018 Reconciliation Dates St. Joseph, Waconia - Sunday, Dec 16 at 4:30 pm Guardian Angels, Chaska - Sunday, Dec 16 at 6:30 pm St. Nicholas, Carver - Thursday, Dec 20 from 6:30-8 pm (English & Spanish) Annual Prayer Service for Life : Please join us at the Cathedral of Saint Paul, Tuesday, January 22, 10:30 a.m. for the Annual Prayer Service for Life, followed by MCCL s March for Life at the State Capitol. This prayer service commemorates the millions of lives lost to abortion and the many women and men wounded by abortion s aftermath. All are invited and welcome. Please consider carpooling or utilizing buses as parking and street access are limited. For more information, please contact the Office for Marriage, Family & Life at 651-291-4488. ADVENT Q & A Q: Why is the third candle on the Advent wreath pink? A: The preparatory season of Advent has been celebrated in the Church since the fifth century. Originally, it mirrored Lent as a more intense time of fasting and penance. Like Lent, which has a Laetare Sunday anticipating Easter more joyfully, Advent has a similar break. On the third Sunday of Advent, the Church celebrates Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete comes from the Latin word meaning rejoice. We hear it prominently in the first reading as the Scriptural tone shifts. The rose color in the candle and Mass vestments symbolically reminds us that, in the midst of a season of preparation and anticipation, we wait with joyful hope. There is no doubt that Christ is coming; there is no doubt that He has, in many senses, already arrived. Young Adult Listening Sessions with Archbishop Hebda Archbishop Hebda invites young adults (ages 18-49) of the Archdiocese to join him for one of two listening sessions regarding the abuse crisis in the Church. Attendees are encouraged to share their ideas for creating and maintaining safe environments, healing the Church, and moving forward together. The first session is Monday, December 10 from 7-9 p.m. at the Catholic Center, 777 Forest Street, St. Paul. The second is Wednesday, December 19 from 7-9 p.m. at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis. For more information, go to archspm.org and click on the events tab. Church of St. Therese of Deephaven 3rd Annual Women s Retreat: You are invited to attend the third annual women s retreat at the Church of St. Therese of Deephaven Beyond Sunday: Walking Daily with Jesus, featuring nationally recognized speaker Teresa Tomeo. The retreat starts Friday, January 25, 2018 at 5.30 p.m., and continues on Saturday morning at 7.30 a.m. through 3.15 p.m. Early bird cost of the retreat is $50 prior to December 17, 2018. Full cost of $60 applies if registering after December 17th. Find up to date retreat and registration information online at www.st-therese.org Church of St. Bernard Cologne, MN Your help is needed The church will be decorated today (Sunday) December 16th after the 10am Mass. Help decorate to make the church ready to receive the Christ Child on Christmas Eve. A Board Game Night at St. Bernard! When: December 28th from 6:30-8:30pm Where: Narthex Basement Who: All ages and families (we ask that parents come with younger children) What: Games for all ages Why: A fun evening at the Parish Snacks will be provided as well as games. People are however encouraged to bring a game or two along with a snack. Contact Andrew Zeisel at 847-454-4109 with any questions St. Bernard Stewardship Forms If you haven t already filled out the Stewardship Covenant Form and the Gift Inventory Survey, please take a moment to do so. If you re currently involved in a ministry/ ministries, please note it on the form to indicate that you would like to continue. If you re unable to commit to a gift or ministry at this time, please fill out the form simply listing your name and contact information. The forms can be placed in the collection basket, dropped off at the office, or mailed to the church. As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God s varied grace. 1 Peter 4:10. New schedules for January & February of 2019 for Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors and Altar Servers have been published. Copies are available on the kiosk in the narthex of the church. Please pick up a new list if you have not already received on via e-mail. Thank you for your stewardship to all who so faithfully serve St. Bernard in these ministries. Worldwide Marriage Encounter Yet, O LORD, you are our father; we are the clay and you the potter; we are all the work of your hands. As we begin the waiting of advent, let us strive to become the work of his hands by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Weekends are Feb 8-10, 2019 in Buffalo, MN and May 3-5, 2019 in Buffalo, MN. For more information, call Brent & Tracy Chessen at 612-756-8720 or visit them at twincitieswwme.org.
CHURCH OF ST. BERNARD STEWARDSHIP OF TIME AND LITURGY SCHEDULE December 17 through December 23, 2018 LECTORS: Saturday, Dec. 22 8:00pm. Sarah Foley Sunday, Dec. 23 10:00am Deb Anderson Monday, Dec. 24 8:00pm Julie Kleindl Tuesday, Dec. 25 10:00 am. Lori Kasel SERVERS: Sat. 8:00pm Jim Monsen & Jared Templin Sunday 10:00am. Greta & Holly Feist Monday, Dec. 24 8pm Kieran & Luke Allison & Amy Wickenhauser Tuesday, Dec. 25 10:00 am. Ben, Brandon & Zachery Wickenhauser EUCHARISTIC MINISTER Sat. 8pm. Carol Hoen Sunday 10:00am. Carol Symanitz Monday, Dec. 24 8pm Andy Kleindl Cup Ministers: John Eiden & Bernie Shambour Tuesday, Dec. 25 10am. Mary Sue Thaemert Cup Ministers: Tom Kasel & Pam Kunkle USHERS Sat. 8pm Ralph Laumann & Brent Buesgens Sunday 10:00 am. Vern Elke & Leo Willems Monday, Dec. 24-8pm Ralph Laumann & Danny Hoen Tuesday, Dec. 25 10am. Vern Elke & Bob Symanitz GREETERS: Saturday 8:00pm Marcy Wickenhauser Sunday 10:00am. Roger & JoAnn Schmitz Monday, Dec. 24-8pm Roger Storms Tuesday, Dec. 25 10am. Eileen Fasching GIFT BEARERS: Sat., Sun., Mon. & Tues.Volunteers MASS SCHEDULE INTENTIONS: Saturday Dec. 15 8:00pm. Casper Tellers Sunday Dec. 16 10:00am. People of the Parish Monday Dec. 17 8:00am. Warren Kahnke Tuesday Dec. 18 No Mass Wed. Dec. 19 8:00am. Leo Willems Thursday Dec. 20 No Mass Friday Dec. 21 No Mass Saturday Dec. 22 8:00pm. Kenneth Tellers Sunday Dec. 23 10:00am People of the Parish Sacrament of Reconciliation Monday 8:30 a.m.; Saturday: 7:15-7:45 p.m. Stewardship of Treasure Budget for Week 3,300.00 Contributions 12-5-18 through 12-11-18 2,429.10 Total Actual Collection YTD 76,779.23 YTD Collection Over (Under) Budget (2,704.77 Forward in Faith Envelope Income 140.00 Electronic Donations 0.00 Forward in Faith Total 140.00 Forward in Faith YTD 11,632.00 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 December 17 through December 23 SERVERS: Sat. 5:00 pm: Mitchell Lemmer, Jacob Johnson Sun. 8:00 am: Lacey Buckentin, Rachel Holliday Christmas Eve 5:00 pm: Isabella Miller, Colin Willems Christmas Day 8:00 am: Ben Gallus, Nick Holliday READERS: Sat. 5:00 pm: Norm Willems Sun. 8:00 am: Jan Pouliot Christmas Eve 5:00 pm: Ann Dettmann Christmas Day 8:00 am: Cheryl Coyle EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Sat. 5:00 pm: Jean Schmitz Sun. 8:00 am: Kathy Kloempken Christmas Eve 5:00 pm: Dale Lemmer, Curt Wilson, Jim Mulville Christmas Day 8:00 am: Steve Coyle, Diane Weckman, Joan Rosckes COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND December 23rd 8:00 am Team A: Steve Helget, Tim George Team B: Tim & Rita Fahey Christmas Day 8:00 am Team A: Michael & Anita Harrison Team B: Rich & Sue Tellers USHERS FOR DECEMBER: Sat. 5:00 pm: Dennis Stoks, Gary Widmer Sun. 8:00 am: Don Whitaker, Leo Pouliot SACRISTAN: Sat. 5:00 pm: Sherry Witte Sun. 8:00 am: Brian Willems Christmas Eve 5:00 pm: Kathy Kloempken Christmas Day 8:00 am: Joe Weckman GREETERS: Sat. 5:00 pm: Cathleen Williams Sun. 8:00 am: Sue Schultz Christmas Eve 5:00 pm: Sue Schultz Christmas Day 8:00 am: Buckentin Family Mon. Dec. 17 No Mass Tues. Dec. 18 6:15 pm Greg Boyle Wed. Dec. 19 No Mass Thurs. Dec. 20 No Mass Fri. Dec. 21 7:15 am For the Unborn Sat. Dec. 22 5:00 pm Cecilia Mead Sun. Dec. 23 8:00 am Aliene Lemmer Weekly Collection Report Totals for 12/09/2018 Weekly Operating Budget: $3,379.81 Contributions: $3,503.00 E-Giving: $655.00 Weekly Budget YTD: $81,000.06 Actual Collection YTD: $75,014.73 Total Collected Over (Under) YTD ($5,985.33) Capital Improvement Offering: $440.00 Capital Improvement-E-Giving: $50.00 Capital Improvement YTD: $6,320.00
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