S E P T E M B E R 3rd The Catholic Communities of Bowlus, Holdingford and St. Anna St. Stanislaus Kostka, Bowlus All Saints, Holdingford Immaculate Conception, St. Anna The Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time September 2, 2018 Central Office in Holdingford Hours: Mon.-Wed. 10 to 3, Thurs. 1 to 5 Website: tworiverscatholic.com Office: (320) 228-0105 Father: (320)228-0110 In case of emergency or a death, call Father at the Rectory 746-2231. Parish Pastoral Team Father Gregory Mastey, Pastor Kristin Molitor, New Evangelization Coordinator evangelist@tworiverscatholic.com Shirley Willoughby, Business Manager Office hours: Wed. 10 to 3 p.m. businessmanager@tworiverscatholic.com Jessie Johnson, Secretary secretary@tworiverscatholic.com Confession Times: Before weekday Masses at 7:30 a.m. Saturday: 7:30 p.m. St. Anna Marriage: Couples are to begin preparation 6-12 months in advance and must call the Central Office to meet with Father Gregory before setting a date. Diocesan Marriage Preparation Classes are required. Baptism: Call to schedule Baptism. A baptism class is offered quarterly. Shut-Ins: Please call us. New Parishioners: Please introduce yourself to Father after Mass and call the Central Office. If you are leaving our parishes please call the central office so we can update our census. Thank you. P.O. Box 308, Holdingford, MN 56340 Cohabitation before Marriage: reasons why you shouldn t. Most Couples who lived together: * are more likely to never marry or have a higher divorce rate, * have greater marital conflict, poorer communication and more visits to marriage counselors * are less likely to be faithful to one another * experience higher verbal aggression and are less supportive of each other * wives suffer more domestic violence and are more likely to be depressed * don t experience the best physical intimacy The reasons listed above are possible consequences for couples choosing to cohabitate but there is a reason above this to consider. You are not just a couple, you are a couple needing to be in right relationship with God. He made you and you are gifts to one another. In addition, you are members of a community in which you set an example. The time spent preparing with your priest and sponsor couple is meant to be one of serious discernment and of discovering mutual respect. Sexual intimacy, while binding a couple together emotionally, can delay true intimacy, the intimacy that allows choosing love and forgiveness daily through all trials. Waiting to share the gift of sex should not be seen as a passive delay of passion but as an active training faithfulness.many of the virtues that hold marriages together are developed when a couple practices chastity-for example, humility, self-control, patience and a willingness to sacrifice. What should we do if we re already living together? Step one is to begin reserving sexual intimacy for marriage. Love is patient, and couples who are confident in their love know that they will have the rest of their lives to enjoy sex. But now is their only time to prepare for marriage and to lay the foundation for the rest of their lives together. Through this time of patient expectation, couples will discover that healthy relationships do not require sex in order to be intimate but rather...the gift of your bodies in sexual intercourse is a profound symbol of the giving of your whole self. When marriage is done with obedience to God, you not only give your whole self to your spouse but also give yourself to God. I am Yours! Remember that no matter what has happened in the past, purity can be regained if a couple turns their hearts to God. To begin this process, they should return to the sacrament of reconciliation. 7 Reasons Why Office of Marriage and Family and chastity.com
New Evangelization Corner Dear Friends, I have some exciting news! Thanks to a grant from the Catholic Foundation, our cluster was able to purchase a subscription to FORMED.org. FORMED is an online service that will give us access to thousands of Catholic videos, audios and e-books. And the good news is that every single parishioner will get access to FORMED by signing up for their own free account! This means that you will all be able to listen to Lighthouse talks through your smart phone or computer whenever you want! (You won't have to stop by the parish to pick up a CD.) You will also have access to Catholic saint movies, teen programming, documentaries, and bible studies. I guess you could say FORMED is a Catholic version of Netflix. I m most excited to give you all access to Catholic formation in your homes. I use FORMED the most when I am doing dishes or scrubbing my floor. Listening to a good talk makes my chores pass by more quickly! Watch the bulletin in the weeks ahead for further instructions on how to use this website and content recommendations. We will also be offering trainings for parishioners who would like assistance navigating the FORMED website. You will be seeing a lot of me as I make my way to Faith Formation and Confirmation parent nights to teach our families how to use this wonderful website. For those of you who don t want to wait for further information, you can create an account today. Go to tworiverscatholic.formed.org to sign up. Remember, because the parish paid for this subscription, this is free of charge, so you will not have to enter any payment information. My prayer is that through this tool, we will all come to know the love of Jesus more deeply and become better disciples of Him. In Christ, Kristin Molitor PS. If you do not have access to the internet, don t worry! You will still have access to Catholic formation through our Lighthouse Media Kiosks. The Healing Power of God Teckla Scegura Donald Wenderski Virgil Czech Don Breth Marcie Selinski Kieran Kloss Jim Czech Katie Yurczyk Judy Schehr Cheryl Barnes Donnie Maciej Reagan Zierdan LeRoy Johannes Please call the Central Office if you would like be added or taken off the prayer list please call the office. Thank you. Eucaristic Adoration Every Monday All Saints-St. Hedwig s 8:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m. Every Saturday St. Stanislaus Kostka 6:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Daily Mass Eucharistic Adoration is also held for one hour following daily Mass on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. No Adoration if there is a funeral on that day. Sun. September 2 This Week s Events Mon. September 3 Daughter s of Isabella meeting All Saints-St. Hedwig s No Adoration Tues. September 4 K of C Meeting, St. Gregory Wed. September 5 Thurs September 6 All Saints-St. Mary s basement 8:00 p.m. K of C Meeting St. Isidore Fri. September 7 Sat. September 8 St. Stanislaus Adoration All Saints-St. Mary s 8:00 a.m. Men s Prayer Group Sun. September 9 Travel Presentation Pray the Rosary This fall, our parish cluster will offer a threeweek study and discussion on the Eucharist. This study, called Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist, explores the truth and beauty of Christ s real presence in the Eucharist, from its origins in Sacred Scripture, to its profound role in the life of the Church and her members. The study will be offered on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in the basement of All Saints-St. Mary s. The Tuesday sessions will begin on September 11th and the Thursday sessions will begin on September 13th. Call or email Kristin Molitor at the central office to Register. (320) 228-0105 evangelist@tworiverscatholic.com
News & Events Knights of Columbus St. Isidore Council Monthly Meeting will be on Thursday, Sept., 6th at 8:00 p.m. at All Saints-St. Mary s Jayme Panek, Grand Knight (320) 290-7752 kcstisidorecouncil9307@gmail.com St. Gregory the Great Monthly Meeting will be on Tuesday, Sept., 4th at 8:00 p.m. at St. Edward s in Elmdale. John Kokett 573-4239 Daughters of Isabella's meeting September 3rd at St Mary in Little Falls. Meeting in basement at 6:00 followed by Mass. SAVE THE DATE!! Everyone is invited to join Bishop Kettler and the Mission Office for the 5 th annual Partnership Barn Dance on Saturday, October 6 th at the Shooting Sports Center in Parkers Prairie. Mass will begin at 4:00 p.m. with Bishop Kettler, followed by a meal, live music, dancing, live auction, fun for the kids, and more. Free will donations will support our diocesan partnerships with Maracay, Venezuela and Homa Bay, Kenya. Contact the Mission Office with questions: (320) 251-1100 or visit http://mission.stcdio.org 40 DAYS FOR LIFE-ST. CLOUD OPENING RALLY Join us on Thursday, September 27th from 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. at St. Augustine s Catholic Church. Shawn Carney, co-founder and national president, will speak at noon. Birthline s Evening for Life: Thursday, October 4th from 5-8 p.m. 247-9838 Weekly Readings Monday: 1 Cor 2:1-5/ Lk 4:16-30 Tuesday: 1 Cor 2:10b-16/Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: 1 Cor 3:1-9/Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: 1 Cor 3:18-23/Lk 5:1-11 Friday: 1 Cor 4:1-5/Lk 5:33-39 Saturday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30/Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 or 1:18-23 Sunday: Is 35:4-7a/Jas 2:1-5/ Mk 7:31-37 Pilgrimage Tour Fr. Gregory will be the Spiritual Director of a Pilgrimage Tour to Our Lady of the Snows happening on November 26th-30th. There will be a Travel Presentation after 10:00 a.m. Mass at St. Stanislaus on September 9th to learn more about the trip. All are welcome to attend. For more information or to sign up for the trip, contact Laverne s Travel: 800-840-9211 or (320) 237-4855 Remember the Good Old Days? Bring the whole family and join in the fun. Be sure to attend the 44th annual Albany Pioneer Days Threshing Show that will be held at the Stearns County Pioneer Club Showgrounds just north of Albany on September 14th, 15th & 16th. This year we are featuring Oliver and Hart-Parr tractors and equipment, and Stove Gas Engines. Great fun for everyone, young, old and in-between! For more information:249-0331 The Relics of Saint Pio available for public veneration are: Saint Pio s glove, Saint Pio s crusts of the wounds, Cotton-gauze with Saint Pio s blood stains, A lock of Saint Pio s hair, Saint Pio s mantle, Saint Pio s handkerchief soaked with his sweat, hours before he died. Mass in honor of Saint Pio will be celebrated at 7:00 p.m. by Bishop Donald Kettler. We will need over 80 volunteers to assist during this time of veneration. Volunteers are needed to work from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. An online sign-up is available through the Office of Worship website (http://worship.stcdio.org/) or by calling the Office of Worship at 320-255-9068. Financial Contributions PARISH INCOME August 26, 2018 AS $ 2,634.00 IC $ 1,331.50 SS $ 1,629.75 Thank you for your generosity! For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be. Luke 12: 34
Parish News & Events All Cluster We are in need of Parish Council Members. This is a three- year term with four meetings per year. Boxes are in the back of church for your nomimations. Please include your correct phone number. Thank you St. Stanislaus one woman All Saints one woman Immaculate Conception two women and three men Homa Bay We are looking for homemade gifts to send with our delegates. If there is something you d like to share contact Janel Heinen 290-2877 All Saints Christian Mother s/rosary Sodality will have their ANNUAL BREAKFAST AND QUILT RAFFLE on Sunday, October 7th From 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at All Saints-St. Mary s Basement. They will be serving pancakes with toppings, sausage, potatoes, scrambled eggs, fresh baked caramel rolls and beverages. FREE WILL OFFERING. Catholic United Financial M I N I S T R E E Community service rooted in faith Look here for suggestions for our MinisTree Program. When completing a task fill out one of the MinisTree cards found in the back of church and turn it into the Central Office or collection basket. If more than one person is helping with the task, each should fill out a card. Each card provides $5 from Catholic Financial for our parishes. Volunteer opportunities currently available: Decorator of All Saints-St. Mary s church Pray for our Faith Formation Directors Honoring 50 year members of the All Saints Christian Mother s/rosary Sodality will be at Mass on Sunday, September 16th at 8:00 a.m. All Saints-St. Hedwig's. If you are a 50-year member and have not been contacted, please call Teresa Ripplinger 573-2265. We would like to honor you. Lake Wobegon Trail RideThe 13th annual bike ride benefitting Day Services at Catholic Charities St. Cloud Children s Home will be on Saturday, September 8th starting at 9:00 a.m. on the Wobegon Trail in St. Joseph, MN Register online: www.ccstcloud.org/events. Join in Each Friday through September 28th. www.usccb.org/pray! St. Mary s annual Block Party will be held on Saturday, September 8, beginning with an outdoor Mass at 4:00 pm in the church parking lot at 25 8 th Avenue South in downtown St. Cloud and ending with the Grand Raffle at 10:00 pm. Some other features of the Block Party include delicious food, kid s games and a silent auction. Jazz.Combo takes the stage at 5:45 p.m. and Justin Ploof and the Throwbacks play at 6:00 p.m. All are invited. Bountiful Gardens St. Stan s Share Sunday Starting Sunday, August 19th tables will be set up on the east side of church for anyone to share extra garden produce with other parishioners. This event is a bring and take for free sharing. Thank you Ron and Marian Leners and all those helping.
Mass Schedule Mon. Sept. 3 Tues. Sept. 4 Wed. Sept. 5 Thurs. Sept. 6 Fri. Sept. 7 Saint Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church 8:00 a.m. St. Stanislaus-no Adortation +Joseph Ringwelski 6:00 p.m. On the Road Mass Al and Betty Hartung 35852 County Road 9 Avon, MN Saint Teresa of Calcutta, Religious 8:00 a.m. All Saints-St. Mary s +Eileen Elizabeth Young 8:00 a.m. Immaculate Conception +Arthur Pierskalla First Friday No Mass In case of rain: Immaculate Conception Church Sat. Sept. 8 Sun. Sept. 9 The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Saturday 8:00 p.m. Immaculate Conception For all the souls in Purgatory 8:00 a.m. All Saints-St. Hedwig s 10:00 a.m. St. Stanislaus For the People +Ann Parsons and John Waletski Faith Formation & GIFT (Generations In Faith Together) Immaculate Conception has cards designed by Faith Formation Students to give to those whom you have offered a holy hour in the Presence of the Blessed Sacrament. These are now available in the back of the church. Thank you to Susan Heroux, Kim Roth-Koning and all the students who participated. Parish Council voted and of all the submissions these were the top two. Immaculate Conception: Kim Roth-Koning 402-4001 Kimberly_Koning @charter.net St. Stanislaus: Cindy Fussy 584-5982 All Saints: Katrina Kolles 292-1575 allsaintsff@tworiverscatholic.com Confirmation: Teresa LeBlanc 420-4576 Youth Coordinator: Tina VanHeel 217-4022 youthminister@tworiverscatholic.com Please prayerfully consider helping out our Religious Education program in the upcoming 2018-2019 year. All Saints is looking for a 10th grade teacher. Thank you to all who have stepped up for this ministry. We appreciate you! Blessings for a great year for all students and teachers. The first GIFT Night will be on September 12th at All Saints-St. Hedwig s 7:00 p.m.
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