The Church of St. George FOURTH WEEK OF ADVENT DECEMBER 23, 2018 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 ext100 Latino Ministry: Melba Reyes ext106 Faith Formation: Christina Ruiz ext102 Bookkeeper: Lynn Johnston ext103 Music: Kelly Kadlec ext105 Head of Bldg., Grounds & Supplies Mike Dombeck - Cell (612) 716-7107 Bldg. & Grounds Pete Meyer (952) 472-7449 Jim Maas (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 Established 1916 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 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. Today s Gospel selection from St. Luke on the Fourth Sunday of Advent presents the dramatic Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth, who, along with her son John (leaping for joy in his mother s womb) addresses Mary as the Mother of my Lord. The earlier Annunciation concerns the conception of a child, not by human propagation but by the power of the Holy Spirit. This Tuesday at Christmas, the account of the Nativity of the Lord is told. Both Conception (by the power of the Holy Spirit over Mary) and the Birth of a Savior (born of woman, yet true God from true God) unite to show forth the marvelous Trinitarian life of the first and perfect disciple in the Church. Mary is the faithful daughter of the Father whose plan of salvation calls her to become the New Eve. She becomes the mother of the Son with her holy and humble fiat. She becomes the spouse of the Holy Spirit Whose power brings forth from within her womb the true Savior of the world. Mary is daughter, mother and spouse in a beautiful Trinitarian fashion. She models the ideal Trinitarian life of our own Baptism for the rest of us who are also called to conceive in our minds, hearts and spirit a suitable place for the Savior to come and find His residence within us. Mary, reflecting the splendor of Trinitarian life, is the best and noblest human being to live in the Divine Will. May Our Lady intercede in her prayers for all of us who visit the Chapel of the Divine Will at St. George Parish, whether for daily weekday Mass or for Eucharistic Adoration, so that we, like her, may also live and abide in the Divine Will. active and valued participation in the life and mission of St. George Parish during the past year. As I prepare to experience my fifth Christmas here as your pastor, I am grateful to all who serve Christ and his Church in this parish community with love and generosity. Both our Anglo and Latino brothers and sisters come together in many special ways throughout the year to make this community of faith a true reflection of the Mystical Body of Christ here in. I do enjoy the daily rhythm of my schedule in the parish, never dull, often filled with surprises around the corner, in all things trying to keep an even and pleasant disposition. At times my schedule like yours seems overwhelming, but also very satisfying and fulfilling! Around major feasts such as Christmas, it is always a good reminder for us to take the some time to make room in the inn of our hearts to ponder the great mystery of God s life and grace present around us. We do not want to be so busy and self-absorbed with apparently major duties and minor details that we fail to recognize the real and glorious appearance of the Holy Emmanuel. May your Christmas gatherings this week bring to your families the Love of the Incarnate Lord Jesus made richly manifest in our waiting world! The parish staff joins me in wishing all our parish families a joyful Christmas and peace-filled New Year! My thoughts and sentiments, as Christmas soon arrives, inspire me now to give, on this final Sunday in Advent, my sincere expressions of gratitude to all of you: our parishioners, especially our many dedicated volunteers as well as our parish staff for your PARISH OFFICE CLOSED Christmas Week through January 1st Open January 2nd from 9am-1pm Fr. Mark Juettner Pastor
3 FOURTH WEEK OF ADVENT DECEMBER 23, 2018 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS ************************** Next Meeting: January 3, 2018 HAVEN HOMES VOLUNTEER NEEDED 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. CHRISTMAS FLOWER MEMORIALS You may honor your loved ones during the Christmas season by donating to the Christmas Flower Memorial Fund. Envelopes (marked Christmas Flowers) are located at the end of the pews. Please print names clearly. All donations will be acknowledged in the bulletin in a special insert. God Bless. 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! 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 beginning Wednesday, January 9th, 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. CHOIR CONCERT: Join our music ministry for its annual Christmas Concert on Christmas Eve at 3:30pm before Mass! PLEASE HELP US SAVE ENERGY Turn on lights only as needed in the area you are using. Turn the lights off or dim to the preset level when leaving an area. Thank You! ST. GEORGE WOMEN S COUNCIL Next Meeting: January 10, 2019 HOLIDAY ADORATION & OFFICE CLOSURES There will be no Adoration on December 23rd through the 25th or December 30th through January 1st. The parish office will be closed the week between Christmas and New Year s Day. The office will be open on Wednesday, January 2nd from 9am to 1pm. The office will resume regular hours on Thursday, January 3rd. If you need assistance before that date, you can email stgeorge@msn.com. If you have an emergency requiring the anointing of the sick or need to report a death, please call 952-473- 1247 and leave a message at Extension 150, Fr. Juettner s emergency line. Totus Tuus Team Members Is God calling YOU to help? Summer Positions for College Students The Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis is in need of college age men and women committed to their Catholic faith who feel called to share it with the youth from local parishes around the Archdiocese. The position is a temporary 2 month commitment (May 28 July 27) which includes one week of training and one week break for the 4th of July. Each team member will receive $2,520 for their work For additional information, contact Nancy Schulte Palacheck 651-291- 4489. Application deadline: Friday, February 8, 2019.To apply visit the Laity Page at www.archspm.org or type Totus Tuus into the search engine. FAITH FORMATION CHRISTMAS BREAK There is no Faith Formation December 26th or January 2nd. Classes will resume on January 9th. HOSPITALITY SUNDAY A er 9:15 am Mass on Sunday Please consider helping with this ministry. Dec 30 Ginger and Charlie Hayes Jan 06 Pearsons Jan 13 No hospitality 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, Jim Cox, Dolores Weir All those currently in treatment for their respective addictions, and those who need to face their addictions.
LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE December 23-25, 2018 4:00PM SATURDAY December 22 Don and Rita Gaspar Bryan Hendricks Eucharistic Ministers: Bill Kottemann, Jeff Strand, Mary Shearer Bev Lindquist Rosary: Ruth Rundle Jeff Strand 9:15AM SUNDAY December 23 The Barrett Family Doug Williams Eucharistic Ministers: Glenn Slaughter, Karen Speeter, Meg Flannery, Norma Schnoor, Margo Williams Carter Branham Rosary: Barb O Brien Barb O Brien 4:00PM Eucharistic Ministers: 9:15AM Eucharistic Ministers: FISCAL YEAR 2018/2019: Stewardship Update December 8-9, 2018 General Collection $ 4,617.59 Latino Ministry $ 164.32 Christmas Donation $ 100.00 Holy Day Immaculate Conception $ 507.50 Electronic $ 737.00 Total: $ (6,126.41) Total Budget to date $ 110,040.00 Total Collected to date: $ 102,628.07 Net/(deficit): $ (7,411.93) Other Donations: Faith Formation $ 75.00 Mass Intentions $ 120.00 Votives $ 21.00 Christmas Flowers $ 615.00 Music Ministry $ 100.00 Christmas Wish List $ 200.00 Pass Through: Retirement for Religious $ 660.00 Food Shelf $ 655.91 CCHD $ 20.00 Emergency Fund $ 400.00 Note: Our weekly needs are approx. $4,585.00 Thank you for your generosity! MONDAY December 24 Christmas Eve The Rundle Family, Karen Kreuger Meghan Flannery Steve and Kathy Persian, Doug and Margo Williams, Meg Flannery, Amy McEvoy, Ginger Hayes (7) Mike Dombeck, Jillian Dore Amy McEvoy TUESDAY December 25 Christmas Day The Koniceks Tom Barrett Deacon Bruce Bowen, Barb O Brien, Mike Dombeck, Bobbi Vaughan, CJ Gonsior, Christina Ruiz, Karen Speeter (7) Mike Dombeck, Mark Henjum Barb O Brien THIS WEEK S CHURCH ACTIVITIES Sun. 12/23 Decorating Church 10:15am Sun. 12/23 Posada 6:30pm-9:00pm Mon. 12/24 Latino Christmas Dinner After 6pm Mass NO ADORATION DECEMBER 23rd through DECEMBER 25th DECEMBER 30th through JANUARY 1st PARISH OFFICE CLOSED Christmas Week through January 1st Open January 2nd from 9am-1pm Weekly Mass Schedule and Intentions: Sat. 12/22 4:00PM Don Hedtke Sun. 12/23 9:15AM Bernadine Cox Sun. 12/23 5:00PM Mass in Spanish For the People of the Parish Mon 12/24 4:00PM Christmas Eve Mass Mon 12/24 6:00PM Christmas Eve Mass in Spanish Tues 12/25 9:15AM Christmas Day Mass Special Int: Erik Henjum Wed. 12/26 8:30 AM Emil and Gemma Naud Thur. 12/27 8:30 AM Special Intention: Christine Henjum Fri. 12/28 8:30 AM Lorraine Wenker Sat. 12/29 4:00 PM David Strong Sun. 12/30 9:15 AM Marilyn Maas Sun. 12/30 5:00 PM Mass in Spanish For the People of the Parish Today s Readings First Reading -- From Bethlehem-Ephrathah shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel (Micah 5:1-4a). Psalm -- Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved (Psalm 80). Second Reading -- We have been consecrated through the offering of the body of Christ once for all (Hebrews 10:5-10). Gospel -- Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken by the Lord would be fulfilled (Luke 1:39-45). Readings for the Week of December 23, 2018 Monday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79 Tuesday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Wednesday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, Thursday: 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Friday: 1 Jn 1:5 -- 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7b-8; Mt 2:13-18 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28; Ps 128:1-5 or Ps 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24; Lk 2:41-52
Our Lady of Guadalupe 2018 Above Left: Parishioners say a novena each night for nine days in anticipation of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Above Right: The Our Lady of Guadalupe altar in the Fireside Room Below: The Our Lady of Guadalupe altar in the sanctuary for Mass Left: Mass for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Below Left: Our children s dance group performs a traditional Aztec dance. Bottom Left: Our talented dance troupe Thank you to everyone who helped organize this very special event, including: Melba Reyes who prepared our dancers and was involved in all aspects of planning, Rafa Gomez for his amazing altar design in the sanctuary and beautiful music, Felipe Ramon for designing and decorating the gorgeous rosary altar, Mayra Nunez for food for the vigil, Elsa Rodriguez and Maria Cisneros for cooking, Laura Rosales for supervising the novena and Mari Gonzalez and Luis Rojas for their contributions. Thank you to everyone else who helped in any way!
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