PARISH STAFF EUCHARISTIC LITURGIES Saturday 4:00 pm Sunday 8:45 am & 10:30 am WEEKDAY: Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 8:00 am Friday 12 Noon Please check This Week s Calendar inside bulletin for any changes or additional Mass times. SACRAMENTS ANNOINTING OF THE SICK: First weekend after every Mass or for any other time please call the Parish Office. HOSPITAL VISIT: Due to privacy laws, please call the Parish Office if a loved one is in the hospital and would like a visit, receive communion or an anointing from Fr. David. BAPTISM: Please call the Parish Office to schedule your child s baptism. CONFIRMATION: Please call Cindy Mauch-Morff at the Parish Office FIRST EUCHARIST: Please call Cindy Mauch-Morff at the Parish Office FIRST RECONCILIATION: Please call Cindy Mauch-Morff at the Parish Office MARRIAGE: Please call 6 months in advance RCIA: Please call the Parish Office. RECONCILIATION: Saturday 3:00 pm EUCHARIST ADORATION: First Friday of every month 10:30 am to 12 Noon. OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP DEVOTION: Wednesday after daily Mass. PASTOR Rev. David Ostrowski dostrowski@stwilliams.com (ext 106) SEMINARIAN John McFadden johnamcfadden2@gmail.com (Ext 104) ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT & PASTORAL CARE GROUP COORDINATOR Mary Jo Rozek mjrozek@stwilliams.com (ext 101) MINISTRY COORDINATOR & RECEPTIONIST Linda Pugsley lpugsley@stwilliams.com (ext 105) DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION Cindy Mauch-Morff cmauchmorff@stwilliams.com (ext 111) DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Dr. Marc Jaros drmarcjaros@gmail.com PARISH BOOKKEEPER Mary Jo Baglio mjbaglio@stwilliams.com (ext 108) SUNDAY PRESCHOOL COORDINATOR Colette Kruc ckruc@stwilliams.com ACTIVITIES SETUP Subor Freeman ORGANIST Kraig Windschitl, Mary Ann Zabinski PRAYER LINE Mary A. 763.571.1677 SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY Ellen R. 763.574.1811 Parish Council Members David Archambault, Bob Bartlett, Steve Kruc, Elaine Mamaril, Tonia Motyl, Steve Shorma, Will Stevenson (Co-Chair) Mary Walus, Parish Finance Council Sharon Dedrick, Steve Drost, Wilfred Geiger, Dan Gourde (Chair), Dick May, Paul Pugsley Parish Office Hours Monday thru Thursday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm; Friday 9:00 am - 12 Noon 6120 5th St NE Fridley MN 55432 763.571.5600 Office 763.571.6924 Fax www.chofstwilliams.com MISSION STATEMENT The Church of St William strives to be a welcoming, accepting and engaged community. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we are dedicated to living the Gospel through worship, prayer and service to all of God s people. The Church of St. William was started in 1963 by Archbishop Leo Binz who named the parish after his predecessor, Archbishop William Brady. St. William was born in 1085 in Vercelli, Italy. William was a hermit who led a life of solitude, prayer, penance and sharing of faith by founding several religious communities in Italy. It is said that St William performed a miracle by restoring the sight to a blind man. St William died in 1142. His feast day is observed on June 25.
A WORD FROM OUR PASTOR A question has been raised if the Stations of the Cross are on the correct wall. In other words, should the stations start on the north wall or on the south wall as they are now. I called the priest in charge of liturgy for the diocese. He said there is no official rubric as to how the stations should be arranged but added that how the stations of the cross are designed would determine which wall to start with station #1. Following his advice, the stations need to be arranged so that the cross is behind Jesus since he is carrying the cross. If the stations were reversed it would have the cross in front of Jesus as they progressed and that would be illogical. Therefore, based on this explanation, the stations are hung correctly. Some have commented that our new organ looks just like the old one. Perhaps that is true. However, the wood is darker. The bench is now adjustable as is the music rack. And there are a host of added features (bells and whistles) that were not found on the old organ. Most importantly, the organ is all new technology as if buying a brand new computer and the voice samplings are all new giving us a much better sound. The new organ is also upgradeable, which was not possible with the old organ. The speakers were upgraded as well. In the end, St. William now has a new organ with the most up to date technology, excellent sound and unlimited features. Because these new organs are built so much better, the life span should be much longer as well. With the formation of the new maintenance committee, the question has been raised as to how we let the committee know something needs repair, replacement or attention. Simply, there are now work request forms in the kitchen, ushers room and at the parish office. When you learn of something that needs attention, fill out a form and leave it at the parish office or in the ushers room at church. Thank you! God bless you! Fr David UPCOMING EVENT : MARK YOUR C ALENDAR PALM SUNDAY RESPECT LIFE BAKE SALE April 13/14 at all masses. Please get out your favorite Easter Baking recipes..pies..bars..breads. any questions, call Mary at 763-571-1677 PRISON MINISTRY WORKSHOP Saturday, April 6, 2019, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Event is free. Lunch provided, free will offering. Church of St. Timothy, 707 89th Ave NE, Blaine Learn about volunteer opportunities available both inside and outside of prison walls. Retreats - mentoring - pen pal - birthday card ministry - Angel Tree - Prayer Warrior - families of the incarcerated support and hope (fish) - support to coordinate prison ministry at your church. All are invited-preregistration requested but not required. Register on the Twin Cities Prison Ministry website twincitiesprisonministry.org/coming soon Or contact Greg, 952-212-2940 Email: lkgeaton@gmail.com Want to help with Youth events or Families Moving Forward in the future? All volunteers working with children or vulnerable adults need to have a background check, sign a Code of Conduct, and attend a seminar about Protecting Children (Vulnerable Adults) and Creating a Safe Environment. Go to Virtusonline.org, create a login and password, and follow the instructions to be credentialed. All of us need to be re-credentialed every 3 years to stay up to date. Questions? Contact Linda Pugsley in the office or Cindy Mauch-Morff. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FUNDRAISER BREAKFAS French Toast, Eggs, Sausage Coffee, Milk, Orange Juice Sunday, March 31st Immaculate Conception Church 8 am until 11:45 am Free will offering All proceeds go to Jesus Christ Resurrected Church in Venezuela (Fr. Peterson s former parish) to provide relief to those in need. All proceeds will be matched by the Knights. All are welcome: parishioners, family, friends, guests.
FAITH FORMATION Sunday School Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Atrium) classes: 8:40-9:40 in Rooms 7 & 8 March 24: All - Memorized prayers - breaking apart the Our Father Congratulations Candidates! Come Holy Spirit! Continue to guide and fill the hearts of your faithful!! Investing in Mission Shares is still available!! Thank you for your support of the youth! (Mission Trip Shares are an investment into our youth for the Mission work they will be doing in Billings, Montana. Your investment (donation) of $10 or more will make it possible for them to serve the needs of those less fortunate in Billings. We can t all go to Billings, but your donation will help us partner up together in the work they will do! You will also be invited to a Thank You dinner they will put on just for you on Tues., July 23 rd, 6 p.m. Mark your calendar!) Faith Formation Wed., April 10th End of year Class and Family Service Projects, Class Review of Year and Safety. Treat Potluck. Please bring a treat to share. 1 st -5 th Graders are welcome and encouraged to hear the Word of God together as a group during the 8:45 a.m. Mass! No registration needed, just join in each Sunday! 6 th -8 th Graders - Wed., Mar. 27 th 6:30-7:45 p.m. - Topic Text to Life Morality Learning to use the Scripture text, to think theologically about moral issues, plus a review on Safety. 6 th -8 th Gr. and High School Youth social afterwards from 7:45-8:15 p.m. Confirmation Youth Group Wed., Mar. 27 th 6:30-7:45 p.m. Pizza, Reflection/sharing on Your Experience at the Confirmation Ceremony, Making Plans! 6 th -8 th Gr. and High School Youth social on Wed., Mar. 27 th, from 7:45-8:15 p.m. Pick up your Butter Braid Bread and Coffee April 6-7 after all Masses! Investing in Mission Shares is still available!! SOCIAL JUSTICE Outreach Ministry March is Food Share Month and the focus is on donations for SACA. Flyers in the Gathering Space collection crib and at church entrances list some of the most needed items. You can also make financial donations to SACA-go to www.sacafoodshelf.org to learn more. Justice Issues-Global Hunger About 1 in 9 people around the world lack enough to eat especially in developing countries plagued by conflict, natural disasters and high poverty rates. Take action to help alleviate global hunger. One way is to financially support organizations like Catholic Relief Services. Another way to take action is through advocacy. The US government provides help through foreign assistance programs such as Feed the Future and Food for Peace. Ask your member of Congress to support continued funding for these programs when budget decisions are made. To learn more, go to these websites: Catholic Relief Services www.crs.org and Bread for the World www.bread.org. St Williams will be collecting Box Tops for Education. Proceeds will be given to support Immaculate Conception Elementary School in Columbia Heights. A collection box is in the Gathering Space or you may bring in to the Parish Office. Thank You!
OUR PARISH COMMUNITY PRAYER CORNER May the Lord comfort them in their time of need and bless those who care for them. Please keep the following individuals in your prayers: Adam & Maria Davis, Jim Davis, Secha Davis, Pearl Dischinger, Tom Duffy, Marlys Dunlap, Sharon Eichinger, Danny & Rita Garcia, Leslie Giancola, Lorraine Herman, Chris Lauer, Maxine Narog, Jim Schoffman, Cheryl Soloman, and all those on our prayer chain Please call Mary Jo Rozek at the Parish Office to have your name added to the prayer requests. Youth Sponsored Pancake Breakfast Sunday, March 24 th after all Masses! Pancakes, eggs, sausage! Free will offering. Sponsored by the youth going on the Mission Trip to Billings, Montana. Thank you for supporting the mission of Lee Carlson Center for Mental Health & Well Being and our Bridgeview Program. We greatly appreciate your generous donation of $200. Because of donations such as yours, we are able to continue providing exceptional and affordable mental health services in our community. Warm regards, Lee Carlson Center for Mental Health & Well Being Archdiocese s Victim/Survivor Assistance Program 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 651.291.4497
CALENDAR OF EVENTS + Cross by a name for mass indicates that person has entered enteral life 25 Monday 7:00 pm Boy Scout Troop Meeting (Keefe Hall) 26 Tuesday 8:00 am Mass (Chapel) + Art Swanson 7:00 pm Engaged Couples (Gathering Space) 27 Wednesday 8:00 am Mass (Chapel) 6:30 pm 6th-8th Grade Youth Session 6:30 pm Confirmation Youth Group 7:45 pm 6th-8th, 9th thru Conformation Youth Groups 28 Thursday 8:00 am Mass (Chapel) 9:00 am Faith Sharing (Ken) Parish Office 1:00 pm Faith Sharing (Mary) Parish Office 1:00 pm Faith Sharing (Jane) Multipurpose Room 29 Friday 9:00 12 Noon NE Orchestra Practice (Keefe Hall) 9:30 am Rosary (Chapel) 10:00 am Faith Sharing (Janet)(Multipurpose Room) 12 Noon Mass (Chapel) Stations of the Cross following Noon Mass 30 Saturday Global Solidarity Sunday 10:00 am Rite of Confirmation (Basilica of St Mary) 8:30 am Engaged Couples (Keefe Hall) 3:15 pm Individual Confession (Chapel) 4:00 pm Mass + Quan An Cu 31 Sunday Global Solidarity Sunday Donut Sunday 8:40 am Preschool Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Ed Building) 8:45 am Mass Parishioners of St William 10:30 am Mass + Dolores & Spence Nelson PRAYER SHAWLS We have an abundance of prayer shawls. If you know of anyone who would like one, or a visiting somebody in the hospital, please feel free to take one. they are on the 2nd floor of the Parish offices, and there are a few in the Priests Sacristy in the acolyte closet. Any questions call Mary at 763-571-1677 March 17, 2010 ENVELOPES $ 3,398 PLATE 863 ELECTRONIC 7,248 TOTAL COLLECTED $ 11,509 BUDGETED $ 12,000