The Church of St. George THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD JANUARY 13, 2019 Mass Schedule/Sacramental Life Weekend Masses: Saturday: 4:00 pm Sunday: 9:15am Mass in Spanish: Sunday: 5:00 pm Weekday & Holy Day Masses: Consult schedule inside bulletin. Reconciliation: Individual: Tues. 9am; First Fridays 9am; Sat. 3:00pm-3:45pm & 5:15pm; Sun. 8:30am-9am Adoration: Monday-Friday, Sunday evenings Call: Jean Kottemann (952) 471-7485 Baptism, Anointing of the Sick, Marriage: Contact the Parish Office (952) 473-1247 Pastoral visits to the sick & home-bound: Contact the Parish Office Parish Staff (952-473-1247) Deacon: Bruce Bowen (612) 298-4867 bbowen.stgeorge@gmail.com Secretary: Sara Dore Latino Ministry: Melba Reyes Faith Formation: Christina Ruiz Bookkeeper: Lynn Johnston Music: Kelly Kadlec ext100 ext106 ext102 ext103 ext105 Head of Bldg., Grounds & Supplies Mike Dombeck - Cell (612) 716-7107 Bldg. & Grounds Pete Meyer Jim Maas (952) 472-7449 (763) 479-5890 Cemetery 401 Willow Drive Deacon Joe Kittok (763) 221-6658 John Hughes (612) 804-2449 Paul Bennett (952) 200-7399 Parish Pastoral Council * meeting minutes posted on church bulletin boards Chair Dick Speeter (952) 475-1244 Secretary Joe Pagano (952) 471-9622 Trustee Douglas Williams (952) 471-0770 Trustee William Kottemann (952) 471-7485 Other Parish Pastoral Council Members: Camille Curtiss Mike Dombeck Michelle Flannery Molly Yates Melissa Reyes Daren Grothaus Mari Gonzalez THE CHURCH OF ST. GEORGE Church and Parish Office 133 North Brown Road, MN 55356 Pastor Phone: (952) 473-1247 Fax: (952) 404-0129 Fr. Mark Juettner (952) 473-1247 x 104 Office Hours: Tues/Wed/Thurs 9-3pm & Fri, 9-1pm Fr. Juettner- After Hours: juet79@hotmail.com Office E-mail: stgeorge@msn.com EMERGENCY LINE TO FR. JUETTNER: www.stgeorgelonglake.org Established 1916 To report an after hour medical emergency or death, call (952) 473-1247 X 150. For information about the Knights of Columbus, please contact Ed Rundle at 952-473-9565. For information about the Women s Council, please contact President Shannon Banks at 612-554-3274.
2 The Church of St. George, Minnesota WELCOME to... THE CHURCH OF ST. GEORGE A Letter from the Pastor Thank you to all our visitors, guests and extended family members for joining us this weekend. Call the office at (952) 473-1247 or email us at stgeorge@msn.com if you would like more information about the parish or to register. The twelve days of Christmas and the days that follow Epiphany now bring us to the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Today s liturgy recalls for us the inauguration to public ministry of the adult Christ at his baptism by John in the Jordan River. The first Luminous Mystery of the Rosary is the Baptism of the Lord. Though Jesus had no stain of sin to repent, he wished to insert himself in the religious life and traditions of his times. That aspect of John s baptism, which was a profession of dedication to God, was the focus of Jesus reason for baptism. Jesus also wished to associate himself with sinful humanity so that he could be in their midst announcing God s love and mercy for a sinful people. Divine Mercy comes to sinful humanity through the Redeemer. There is a beautiful, illuminated painting of Divine Mercy, featured at the corner of the Confessional in our church, that serves as an inspiration for and invitation to Reconciliation. In that place we can envision the power of Divine Mercy overflowing through the Sacrament of Penance, where merciful and loving forgiveness truly conquers all sin, division, and hatred. I offer my sincere thanks to all our parishioners and liturgical ministers who were involved in the preparations and services for the special liturgies of the Advent and Christmas Seasons. Special thanks are extended to our very talented parish music directors, Kelly and Alexa, the dedicated and inspirational choirs (adult and teen), cantors and instrumentalists, ushers, lectors, servers, greeters, Eucharistic ministers, and all those who decorated the church sanctuary, especially Lori Scherer, Carol Wegner, Karen and Dick Speeter, and Michelle Flannery. The Latino community sponsored a very beautiful Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe with a bilingual Mass and dinner. Many of them spent a Novena of nights in prayerful preparation for that special day of honor to the Mother of God under her title as Patroness of the Americas. I have heard many wonderful comments from parishioners and visitors over the past two weeks, concerning all the liturgies and also the splendid Christmas decorations that include the large and impressive nativity set in front of the altar and the three tall, beautifully decorated trees in the church sanctuary. Your ministry of faithful service to your parish is both inspirational and appreciated! I also appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity at this time of year with regard to your many greeting cards and thoughtful gifts. I wish all of you and your families a gracefilled, happy and healthy New Year 2019. Fr. Mark Juettner Pastor Thank you to everyone who helped with decorating and filling liturgical roles over the Advent and Christmas seasons, particularly Lori Scherer and Carol Wegner for flower decoration, Karen and Dick Speeter for leading the tree decorating, Tom Barrett for wreath placement, our Latino community for placing the kings and camel, and Michelle Flannery for her beautiful decorating touches both large and small in the church, office, Fireside Room and Community Center. We are so grateful to all of you for your time and creativity!
3 THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD JANUARY 13, 2019 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS ************************** ST. GEORGE WOMEN S COUNCIL Next Meeting: February 7, 2019 at 6:30pm Next Meeting: February 7, 2018 Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, February 17th, 8:30am-11:30am Men: Are You Ready to Accept the Challenge? Our communities need strong Catholic men to answer the call to lead with faith, protect our families, serve others and defend our values. For over one hundred years, Knights of Columbus have done exactly that, standing up for the Church, serving the least among us, and strengthening our parishes and families. Eligible Catholic men can now join the Knights of Columbus online in a simple, streamlined process. As a member, you join a worldwide community of nearly two million men, including 41,000 here in Minnesota who stand together. Men have a duty to lead, protect, serve and defend. The world needs more committed, unified Catholic men to answer the call. Will you answer? Visit kofc.org/joinus to learn more about the many benefits of membership in the Knights of Columbus. FESTIVAL OF MUSIC 2019 Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 5pm Mark your calendars for this year s Festival of Music featuring the St. George Choir, Teen Choir and Cherub Choir! Mass at Cathedral & March for Life On Tuesday Jan 22nd Come and Join Us!!! Please join us for the Annual Prayer Service for Life at the St. Paul Cathedral. This prayer service commemorates the millions of lives lost to abortion and the many women and men wounded by abortion aftermath. Archbishop Bernard Hebda will be the presider this year. All are invited and welcome. Following the Prayer Service, plan on going to the State Capital to join in the 2019 Minnesota Citizen Concerned Life March. The march will begin at noon followed by a brief program at 12:30. Please set aside one hour to speak out for unborn children and their mothers! The St. Boniface Knights of Columbus will provide a bus to the St. Paul Cathedral and then to the state capital. The bus will leave the St. Boniface parking lot at 8:30 a.m. We will stop at Our Lady of the Lake in Mound and at Lund s in Wayzata. We will return at approximately 2:15 pm. For additional information call Jerry Mader at (612) 868-9142. NEW SIGN IN ADORATION CHAPEL Just as there was a new sign placed next to the confessional after it was blessed, we have also placed a new sign in the rededicated chapel which commemorates the recent visit of Archbishop Bernard Hebda who came to bless the Chapel of the Divine Will, the new tabernacle, and the new monstrance. The matching signs now displayed by the confessional and in the chapel both mark special moments when Archbishop Hebda visited our parish to bless new spaces and items - in 2016 for the confessional and in 2018 for the chapel, tabernacle and monstrance. These signs emphasize the centrality of the Sacrament of Penance and the Sacrament of Eucharist in our parish. HOSPITALITY SUNDAY AŌer 9:15 am Mass on Sunday Please consider helping with this ministry. Jan Jan Feb 20 27 03 Rundle Family Please sign up Please sign up There is sign-up sheet for the calendar year in the Community Center. Training is available. Call Mike Dombeck at 952.475.2649 (H) or 612.716.7107 (C) REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS Those who recently died: Craig Bauer (brother-in-law of Jeff Strand), Paul Hecht (uncle of Lynn Johnston), Deacon Walter Haselhuhn, Ray Wenker (Myrina Kleinschmidt s father), Anthony Lyrek (Jane Slaughter s father), Jim Cox, Carole Winterhalter, Betty Tenholder (sister of Ruth Rundle), Norm Sucher (brother inlaw of Joe and Jeri Pagano), Herman Gardner (Joe and Judy Konicek s brother-in-law), Craig Maas (Jim s grandson), Marilyn Tierney (mother of Jim Tierney), Cordelia Fiero (sister of Clem Kroll), Dan Fink Those who are sick, hospitalized or recuperating: Tom and Birdie Geffre, Margaret Pollard, Doug Sorenson, Dick Stubbs, John Ebner, Bridget Higgins, Lori Long Those who are homebound or in nursing homes: Judy Stangl, Lorraine Kaley, Dolores Weir All those currently in treatment for their respective addictions, and those who need to face their addictions.
Weekly Mass Schedule and Intentions: FISCAL YEAR 2018/2019: Stewardship Update December 29/30, 2018 and January 1/2, 2019 General Collection $ 5,737.00 Latino Ministry $ 136.00 Electronic $ 247.00 Holy Day: Solemnity of Mary $ 691.00 Christmas Donations $ 45.00 Total: $ 6,856.00 Total Budget to date $ 123,795.00 Total Collected to date: $ 127,043.33 Net/(deficit): $ 3,248.33 Other Donations: Mass Intentions $ 40.00 Hospitality $ 70.00 Votives $ 23.00 Funeral $ 200.00 PASS THROUGH Peter s Pence $ 5.00 Note: Our weekly needs are approx. $4,585.00 Thank you for your generosity! Sat. 01/12 4:00 PM Carole Winterhalter Sun. 01/13 9:15 AM Special Int: Mark Henjum Sun. 01/13 5:00 PM Mass in Spanish Repose of the Soul of Tues 01/15 8:30 AM Repose of the Soul of Wed. 01/16 8:30 AM Repose of the Soul of Thur. 01/17 8:30 AM Special Intention: Sam Geffre Fri. 01/18 8:30 AM For the Safety and Protection of US Bishops Sat. 01/19 4:00 PM Anthony Lyrek Sun. 01/20 9:15 AM Jackie Wray Sun. 01/20 5:00 PM Mass in Spanish Repose of the Soul of LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE January 19-20, 2019 4:00PM SATURDAY January 19 Greeters: The Semsch Family Lector: Bryan Hendricks Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Bruce Bowen, Don and Rita Gaspar Altar Servers: Jeff Strand Rosary: Ruth Rundle Sacristan: Bev Lindquist 9:15AM SUNDAY January 20 Greeters: The Dombecks Lector: Dick Speeter Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Bruce Bowen, Doug Williams, Glenn Slaughter, Christina Ruiz, Meg Flannery Altar Servers: Jillian Dore Rosary: Bill Sutherland Sacristan: Barb O Brien January Linens: Winnie Kroll THIS WEEK S CHURCH ACTIVITIES Tues. 01/15 Divine Will 9:15am Tues. 01/15 Trails of Orono Mass 10:00am Wed. 01/16 Faith Formation: Pre-K/K 5:15pm-6:15pm Wed. 01/16 Cherub Choir Rehearsal 6:10pm-6:30pm Wed. 01/16 Faith Formation: Gr 1-9 6:30pm-7:45pm Wed. 01/16 Choir Rehearsal 6:45pm-8:15pm Thurs. 01/17 AA Meeting 7:00pm Thurs. 01/17 Adoration Prayer Group in Spanish 7:00pm Fri. 01/18 Marian Prayer Group 7:00pm Today s Readings First Reading -- Isaiah speaks of the Servant whom the Lord upholds; he shall bring forth justice to the nations (Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7) or Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11. Psalm -- The Lord will bless his people with peace (Psalm 29) or Psalm 104. Second Reading -- Jesus was anointed by God with the Holy Spirit; he went out healing and doing good (Acts 10:34-38) or Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7. Gospel -- A voice comes from heaven proclaiming Jesus as the beloved Son, with whom God is well pleased (Luke 3:15-16, 21-22). Readings for the Week of January 13, 2019 Monday: Heb 1:1-6; Ps 97:1, 2b, 6, 7c, 9; Mk 1:14-20 Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12; Ps 8:2ab, 5, 6-9; Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: Heb 3:7-14; Ps 95:6-11; Mk 1:40-45 Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11; Ps 78:3, 4bc, 6c-8; Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: Heb 4:12-16; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 2:13-17 Sunday: Is 62:1-5; Ps 96:1-3, 7-10; 1 Cor 12:4-11; Jn 2:1-11 Reflection A good conscience is a continual Christmas. Benjamin Franklin
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT ST. GEORGE We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. Winston Churchill Greeters Greeters are needed at both masses to welcome people, take up the collection, and bring the gifts to the altar. Training is provided. Please contact the parish office. Altar Servers Students in fifth grade and older or adults are needed to serve at both Masses. Training is provided. Haven Homes Volunteer Would you enjoy or have a calling to share a little time with those in a nursing home? We are looking for someone to help lead the rosary on Wednesdays at Haven Homes in Maple Plain about 3 or 4 times a year. If you have questions about this very rewarding ministry, please contact Ginger Hayes at (612) 239-5906. To volunteer, please contact Ginger or the parish office. God Bless. CHERUB CHOIR RESUMING in JANUARY The cherub choir is a choir for kids from grades K - 5. It meets from 6:10-6:30pm on Faith Formation Wednesdays, and the choir performs a song after communion on the first Sunday of each month from February through June. The cherubs also get to have a marquee spot during our Festival of Music on March 2. No musical experience is necessary. Please email Kelly Kadlec at kadlecfamily@comcast.net if your child would like to participate. Include in your email the name and grade of your child, and the best email and phone number to reach you. You can also call/text her any time with questions at 612-306-5213. Twin Cities Survivors Peace Circle Saturday, January 19, 12:30 2 p.m. Pierre Bottineau Library Meeting Room (First floor, east side of building) 55 Broadway St. NE, Minneapolis The Twin Cities Survivors Peace Circle is open to all who have experienced the trauma of clergy sexual abuse. The purpose of this group is to gather victims/survivors/thrivers in a safe, supportive environment to share their experiences, listen to others, and explore healing. All are welcome and privacy is respected. Contact Jim with questions, concerns or comments: 773-412-0909. CHRISTMAS FLOWER DONATION ADDITION: Bobbi Vaughan: In memory of Don Schmidt, Fr. Dick Pommier, OMI and Joan Deslauriers, who all passed away in the last year. Congratulations to Benjamin Miskowic who is being baptized this weekend as we also celebrate the Baptism of our Lord! We congratulate Ben, his parents Jamie and Danielle, and his big brother Ian! Fr. Mark Dosh Speaker Series: Where Knowledge Leads to Love St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish 680 Mill Street, Excelsior A quarterly event honoring former pastor, Fr. Mark Dosh, and his life-long love of learning and understanding that our Faith is not static. The inaugural series will address The Four Marks of the Church: One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic. The evenings will consist of: 6:00 pm Reception and light appetizers in the Gathering Place 7:00 pm Speaker presentation in the Church 8:00 pm Fellowship and Q & A in the Gathering Place 2019 Schedule Thursday, January 31st -The Church is One Speaker: Mr. Jeff Cavins Thursday, March 21st - The Church is Holy Speaker: Fr. Jacques Philippe Thursday, September 19th - The Church is Catholic Speaker: TBD Thursday, November 14th - The Church is Apostolic Speaker: Bishop Peter Christensen For more information, go to www.stjohns-excelsior.org/ parish/speaker-series Fr. Dosh Speaker Series Page Managementwww.stjohnsexcelsior.org The first speaker, Jeff Cavins, is a nationally and internationally known dynamic Bible teacher who takes complex theological concepts and make them practical for everyone. After twelve years as a Protestant pastor, Jeff returned to the Catholic Church under the guidance of Bishop Paul Dudley. Over the past several years, Jeff has dedicated his life to developing The Great Adventure Bible Studies, an extremely useful, practical and color coded interactive Bible study system. To date, more than 2,200 Great Adventure studies have been conducted helping hundreds of thousands of Catholics and other Christians learn Sacred Scripture in a practical way. Jeff is founding host of EWTN s Life on the Rock and his conversion story is found in the best-selling book, My Life on the Rock: A Rebel Returns to the Catholic Faith. He is also the author of I m Not Being Fed! Discovering the Food the Satisfies the Soul and he is co-editor of the Amazing Grace series of books, which feature stories concerning faith, hope, healing, inspiration and humor that strengthen the spirit and nourish the soul. Jeff received an MA in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville. He is currently the Director of the Archbishop Harry J. Flynn Catechetical Institute based in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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