ST. BERNARD CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION CHURCH & SCHOOL SACRAMENTS 323 Reform St. North Norwood Young America, MN 55368 Contact Information Fr. Gregory Abbott, Pastor Rectory & Parish Office 467-3351 Website www.ascensionnya.org Email:ascensionnya@embarqmail.com Parish Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Fri. 10 am 2pm. Trustees Gary Widmer. 467-3082 John (Jack) Lano... 467-3765 Parish Council Chairperson Brian Willems. 467-9654 Communion for Homebound Rita Fahey...467-6478 DRE for 6th 10th Grades Julie Kleindl. 442-5803 DRE for Pre-k-5th Grades Kara Wickenhauser. 466-4719 Prayer Chain Carol Donnay. 467-2183 Lucy Kostecka... 467-2576 E-mail: Ascensionprays@aol.com Adoration Coordinator Jan Johnson 952-412-4900 Music Liturgy Marilee Widmer 467-3082 Social Hall Bookings Parish Office... 467-3351 Catholic United Financial Dennis Stoks 952-240-5001 Knights of Columbus-Grand Knight Gerald Milz....467-3186 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 Sat. 4:15 4:45 pm. St. Bernard Mon. 8:30 am. Sat. 7:15 7:45 pm. Additionally by appointment. Communion for Homebound Call parish office. Anointing of the Sick Call the parish office at any time. MASS SCHEDULE Ascension-Weekend-Sat. 5 pm. Sun. 8 am. Weekday Tuesday 7:15 am. St. Bernard-Weekend-Sat. 8 pm. Sun. 10am. Weekday Mon. Wed. & Fri. 8:00 am. Bulletin Co-editors 212 Church St. East Cologne, MN 55322 Contact Information Fr. Gregory Abbott, Pastor Sr. Jancy Nedumkallel, Principal Rectory & Parish Office 466-2031 Parish Information E-mail: parishinfo@st-bernard-cologne.org Bookkeeper E-mail: bookkeeper@st-bernard-cologne.org Bulletin E-mail: bulletin@st-bernard-cologne.org School - Pre K 6th Grade 466-5917 School Information E-mail: schoolinfo@st-bernard-cologne.org Website... www.st-bernard-cologne.org Convent.. 466-5620 Patricia Quinn.....466-3304 E-mail bulletin@st-bernard-cologne.org Parish Office Hours: Monday, Tues David Dettmann..467-2268 day & Wednesday 9am-1pm. E-mail..daveannerichkarlemma@msn.com Trustees Joint Bulletin published weekly at: Leonard Hoen.... 466-2088 www.ascensionnya.org & Andrew Kleindl...442-5803 www.st-bernard-cologne.org Finance Council Chairperson SCRIPTURE READINGS For the week of Jan. 18, Jan. 24, 2015 1/18 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time: 1 Sm 3:3b-10,19 * Ps 40:2,4,7-8,8-9,10 * 1 Cor 6:13c15a,17-20 * Jn 1:35-42. 1/19: Heb 5:1-10 * Ps 110:1,2,3,4 * Mk 2:18-22. 1/20 (St. Fabian; St. Sebastian): Heb 6:10-20 * Ps 111:1-2,4-5,9,10 * Mk 2:23-28. 1/21 St. Agnes: Heb 7:1-3,15-17 * Ps 110:1,2,3,4 * Mk 3:1-6. 1/22 Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children: Heb 7:25 8:6 * Ps 40:7-8,89,10,17 * Mk 3:7-12. 1/23 (St. Vincent; St. Marianne Cope): Heb 8:613 * Ps 85:8,10,11-12,13-14 * Mk 3:13-19. 1/24 St. Francis de Sales: Heb 9:2-3,11-14 * Ps 47:2-3,6-7,8-9 * Mk 3:20-21. Copyright 2014 by Creative Communications for the Parish. Used with permission. Bernie J. Shambour 952-466-5928 Parish Council Chairperson Carol Symanitz. 651-331-8665 School Advisory Council Chairperson Pam Kunkel...952-467-3222 Faith Formation Coordinator FaithFormation@ st-bernard-cologne.org Ladies Guild President Monica Kooiman... 466-5769 Prayer Chain Patsy Quinn.... 466-3304 Lori Kasel..lori.kasel@embarqmail.com Adoration Coordinator Helen Nicklaus.. 466-2000 Catholic United Financial Helen Hilgers. 466-5567 SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 18, 2015
If faith is to be strong and healthy, it must be constantly nourished by the Word of God. Pope Francis @Pontifex Oct 21 2014 The Catholic Servant Newspaper Dear Parishioners, Beginning in January, we will receive a free copy of The Catholic Servant Newspaper in our weekly church bulletin. This newspaper s mission is to be A Tool for Evangelization, Catechesis and Apologetics. Some of the monthly pieces I enjoy reading are the monthly featured saint column by Melissa Hackenmueller, a Q & A section by Bishop John La- Voir (Bishop of the New Ulm Diocese), a bit heady at times but thought provoking theological column by Professor Douglas Bushman, and a column by Dale Ahlquist containing common sense wisdom drawn from the renown Catholic writer G.K. Chesterton. I hope that you will enjoy reading The Catholic Servant Newspaper. Indeed, I am hoping that it is for St. Bernard and Ascension Parishioners A Tool for Evangelization, Catechesis and Apologetics. I hope that it will help us to better understand our beautiful Catholic Faith. This is one way to nourish our faith by the Word of God (as Pope Francis exhorts us to do). The Word of God forms the foundation from which these columns are written. You may also want to pass it on to someone else when you are finished reading it or pass on a particular article you think someone might find helpful. Doing this is a simple means of evangelization! All the best to you Jesus Himself! Fr. Gregory SAVE THE DATE: The Evening of Reflection has been changed to March 1st 2015, due to the NFL Playoffs. It will be held from 4:15-8pm at St Bernard Church, open to all Parishioners and St Bernard School Families. In the interest of health and wellness, and after checking the Carver County Public Health website, it seems advisable that the Precious Blood will not be distributed at Mass until the flu season is over. Thank you CALENDAR FOR ASCENSION AND ST. BERNARDS PARISHES Today-At Ascension-Youth Choir sings at 8:00amMass Today Jan. 18-12:30 pm-kc s Free Throw Contest at Central High School Today Pancake/French Toast & Sausage Breakfast to be held at Trinity Lutheran Church from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All proceeds will benefit Pro- Life causes. Free Will Offerings are welcomed. Thank you for your support. Jan. 20-6:30 pm-at Ascension-Meeting of Ladies Guild-Funeral Planning Jan 22-At Ascension-8:00 am-8:00 pm: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Jan. 25-Catholic Schools week begins with Mass and a Pancake Breakfast at St. Bernard School Catholic Schools Week Breakfast January 25, 2015 @ St. Bernard's School, Cologne Serving from 8am. - 12:30pm. Menu includes: Pancakes, French toast, Sausage, apple sauce and beverage. Sponsored by the Ascension Knights of Columbus FEBRUARY Feb. 4-At St. Bernard Eucharistic Adoration after the 8:00 a.m. Mass until 8:00 pm. Prepare for Lent by praising God in an hour of adoration. Feb. 8-At Ascension-Fellowship Sunday Feb. 8-At Ascension-KC Bingo 1:00-3:00 pm Ladies, could you use a little pampering this Valentine s Day? Add a little WINE in your life! Join us for our first ever WINE: Women In the New Evangelization - Catholic Women s Conference Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015, 8 a.m. 2 p.m. (Doors open at 7 a.m.) The Church of the Epiphany, Coon Rapids Registration is $30 per person before Jan. 19 (Early bird) $40 per person after Jan. 19 The day includes: Coffee & Caramel Rolls, Fabulous Lunch, Entertainment, Inspirational Talks, Mass, Reconciliation, Vendors, Prayer, Laughs and Sisterhood All are welcome to stay, shop & learn more about WINE from 2pm-3pm And to join us for a special version of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3pm Register online at: www.wine-cwc.eventbrite.com Questions: Visit www.archspm.org Keyword: WINE or call 651-291-4411 Brought to you by: The Office of Evangelization and Catechesis in partnership with WINE: Women In the New Evangelization
Church of the Ascension Norwood Young America, MN Ascension KCs will sponsor Catholic Schools Week Breakfast on Jan. 25 th at St. Bernard School. Serving is from 8 a.m. 12:30 p.m. The menu includes pancakes, French toast, sausage, apple sauce and beverages. Free Throw Contest Ascension KCs are having their Free Throw Contest today Sunday Jan. 18 th at Central High School. The contest is free of charge for boys and girls ages 9 14. Registration starts at 12:30 p.m. and the contest begins at 1 p.m. Volunteer Needed A volunteer is needed to oversee Ascension s boilers, the water/sewer system, and report problems in a timely manner. Must be 18 years or older, and be able to obtain and maintain a valid State of Minnesota Special Engineer license. For information, please contact Jack Lano at 952-237-3265. MARCH FOR LIFE Join us for the annual March for Life at the Cathedral of St. Paul on Thus. Jan. 22nd. There will be a prayer service with Bishop Lee Piche',then a short march followed by speakers at the Capital. A bus will leaving the St. Joseph parking lot in Waconia at 9:00 a.m. returning around 2:45p.m. Bring a bag lunch. If you'd like to join us please call Colleen Milz @952-467-3186 Ascension Ladies Please plan to attend our meeting of the Ladies \Funeral Guild on Tues evening, Jan. 20 th at 6:30 pm in the Social Hall. Serving our families in a difficult time is a privilege as well as a Corporal Work of Mercy. Please come to discuss how we extend our hospitality in this ministry. January 18th Second Sunday of Ordinary Time For parents facing challenging pregnancies: May the Lord grant us the courage to walk with them, assist them, and invite them to put their trust in God; We pray to the Lord: A Pancake French Toast Breakfast will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Waconia, on Sunday, Jan. 18 th from 8 a.m. 12:30 p.m. The breakfast is cosponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church and Waconia Knights of Columbus. Thrivent is also providing matching funds. Church of St. Bernard Cologne, MN Catholic Schools Week will kick off with an Opening Mass at 10am Sun. Jan. 25th. A KC Pancake Breakfast from 8:00 to 12:30 next Sunday, Jan. 25th. Please plan on attending Mass and other activities during the week of Jan. 25th through Jan.30th, 2015. More details are on the insert in today s bulletin. The 42nd Winter Carnival is scheduled for February 15, 2015 and planning for the event is well underway. If anyone has anything they would like to donate please contact Sister Jancy or Brenda Buckley Jones. Do you need a way to promote your business? We have a live auction, silent auction and many prizes are given out for bingo and other games. Let us help promote your business with a donation to our Winter Carnival. We are looking for volunteers to call and collect donations from area businesses in the Chaska, Norwood and Waconia communities. Please contact Pam Kunkel (952-467-3222) if you would be able to help out with donation collection. The preliminary workers list has been distributed. Please review it and make any corrections that you are aware of. Contact Sister Jancy or Pam Kunkel if you have any questions. If you are able to post a carnival sign in your yard, please see Sister Jancy. St. Bernard s Sewing Circle Quilters; Quilting every Monday, at 6 pm. And Wednesday at 8 am. at the Paul & JoAnn Wickenhauser home. We welcome anyone to come and help quilt. Donations of Quilt battings, sheets etc. is needed. If you have any questions please call Irene Drees at 952-466-2531 PRAYERS: Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Rita Peter, mother of Pat Storms. Rita s funeral was Saturday, January 10th. May she rest in peace. Thank You to the great crew of volunteers who helped take down the Christmas decorations last Sunday. Your help was a wonderful example of many hands make light the work. Thank you one and all. SCRIP NEWS = Holiday sales totaled $28,000.00 plus for November and December. Thanks to all who did their holiday shopping with us. A big thank you to Ascension members for their orders. Also, thanks to Jan Pouliot for her support and service. We had a $10,000.0 order during the holidays which really helped with our sales. Please continue to support this program. Changes to the program. Kwik Trip discount has been reduced from 9% to 4% and Subway has increased from 3% to 6% effective Jan 1, 2015. Also we will no longer have PaPa Murphys on hand. It is available by special order.
CHURCH OF ST. BERNARD STEWARDSHIP OF TIME AND LITURGY SCHEDULE January 19 through January 25, 2015 LECTORS: Saturday 8:00pm. Tom Wickenhauser Sunday 10:00 am. David Hoen SERVERS: Weekdays: St. Bernard School Student Sat. 8:00pm. Caleb Wickenhauser & Mitchell Weiland Sunday 10:00am. Jordan Machacek & Grace Wickenhauser EUCHARISTIC MINISTER Saturday 8:00pm Denann Karels Sunday 10:00am. John Fasching USHERS Saturday 8:00 pm Danny Hoen & Ralph Laumann Sunday 10:00 am. Bob Wickenhauser & Dale Schmitz GREETERS: Saturday Sunday 8:00 pm. Carol Laumann 10:00 am. Brian Vos GIFT BEARERS: Saturday 8:00 pm. Volunteers Sunday 10:00 am. Volunteers MASS SCHEDULE INTENTIONS: Saturday Jan. 17 8:00 pm. People of the Parish Sunday Jan. 18 10:00 am. Rita Peters Monday Jan. 19 8:00 am. Gail Evans Tuesday Jan. 20 No Mass Wednesday Jan. 21 8:00 am. Rita Peters Thursday Jan. 22 No Mass Friday Jan. 23 8:00 am. Robert Nicklaus Saturday Jan. 24 8:00 pm People of the Parish Sunday Jan. 25 10:00 am. Theresa Feist Sacrament of Reconciliation Monday 8:30 a.m.; Saturday: 7:15-7:45 p.m. Stewardship of Treasure Budget for Week 4,039.25 Contributions 1-7-15 through 1-13-15 2,621.00 Total Actual Collection YTD 120,152.73 YTD Collection Over (Under) Budget (8,776.77) As of December 31st, we have no borrowed funds to pay expenses. Forward in Faith Envelope Income 195.00 Electronic Donations 00.00 Forward in Faith Total 195.00
CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION STEWARSHIP OF TIME Jan. 19 through Jan. 25 SERVERS: Sat. 5:00 pm: Sun. 8:00 am: Mitchell Lemmer, Emma Dettmann Adeline Willems, Hailey Buckentin LECTORS: Sat. 5:00 pm: Norm Willems Sun. 8:00 am: Jan Pouliot EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Sat. 5:00pm: Bill Hart Sun. 8:00 am: Colleen Donnay COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND: Jan. 25: Michael Harrison, John Worm Feb. 1: Steve & Tamara Lemmer USHERS FOR JANUARY: Sat. 5:00 pm: Dave Donnay & Mark Donnay Sunday 8:00 am: Justin Bucketin & Steve Coyle SACRISTAN: Sat. 5:00 pm: Pam Stoks Sun. 8:00 am: Brian Willems GREETERS: Sat. 5:00 pm: Sun. 8:00 am: Volunteer Volunteer MASS SCHEDULE INTENTIONS Monday Jan. 19 No Mass Tuesday Jan. 20 7:15 am Rev. Robert Jude Wednesday Jan. 21 No Mass Thursday Jan. 22 No Mass Friday Jan. 23 No Mass Saturday Jan. 24 5:00 pm All Parishioners Sunday Jan. 25 8:00 am Frank Hally Weekly Collection January 11, 2015 Weekly Operating Budget: $2,963.00 Contributions: $3,154.25 Weekly Budget YTD: $82,964.00 Actual Collection YTD: $81,463.99 YTD collected Over (Under) Budget: ($1,500.01) Capital Improvement: $130.00 Capital Improvement Fund Total: $16,002.34