Lumen Christi CATHOLIC COMMUNITY 2055 Bohland Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55116 Phone 651-698-5581 www.lumenchristicc.org We are called to be the Light of Christ in the world. Mission Statement September 10, 2017 Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A If two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father. Prayer for those Suffering from the Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey Loving God, maker of heaven and earth, protect us in your love and mercy. Send the Spirit of Jesus to be with us, to still our fears and give us confidence. In the stormy waters, Jesus reassured his disciples by his presence, calmed the storm, and strengthened their faith. Guard us from harm during this storm and renew our faith to serve you faithfully. Give us the courage to face all difficulties and the wisdom to see the ways your Spirit binds us together in mutual assistance. With confidence we make our prayer through Jesus Christ our Lord. Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers. USCCB. 2007
September 10, 2017 CALENDAR Sunday, September 10 New Parishioner Registration after Masses Baptisms at 10:30 Mass Monday, September 11 Bridge 11:30 am 1CON Tuesday, September 12 Wednesday, September 13 Prayer Shawl 5:30 pm GA Adult Choir 6:30 pm CH RCIA 6:30 pm Rm. 252 Thursday, September 14 Book Discussion: Book of Joy 9:00 am 1CON Senior Yoga 2:00 pm CR Adult Faith Formation Committee 6:30 pm Rm. 252 Handbell Choir 6:30 pm CH Friday, September 15 Men s Group 6:30 am 1CON Saturday, September 16 Confession 3:30-4:00 pm CH Sunday, September 17 Faith Formation Catechist Mtg. Children s Liturgy of the Word at 10:30 Mass Parish Office Hours Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Parish Prayer Line Lumen Christi has a Prayer Ministry to pray for your requests. Leave your prayer requests at 651-698-5581x101 or email volunteer@lumenchristicc.org The Presentation of Gifts You are invited to bring up the bread and wine at a Mass that you are attending. Perhaps you would like to present gifts on the occasion of a birthday, anniversary or another special occasion. On the day you bring up gifts, either the ushers or Sr. Lynore will help you/your family at the appropriate time. You can sign up when you come to Mass (there are sheets on a table in the entry of Church). Welcome Ministry We will have a special breakfast for new members on Sunday, September 24 after the 10:30 Mass. Volunteers are needed to help with set-up, serving and clean-up. Please call the parish office to sign-up, 651-698-5581. Thank you for warmly welcoming our new members. PARISH NEWS New Parishioner Registration New Parishioner registration is offered after Masses this Sunday. A parish representative will meet with you to fill out the paperwork and answer any questions. Lumen Christi Catholic Community warmly welcomes Olivia Nelson & Louis Aquinas Mernin into the community of faith. Thanks for Helping! A special thank you to Fran Ring and Joe Peterson for chairing the Block Party the last two years. The success of the Block Party is largely due to their hard work, organizational skills and creativity. Of course any event like this takes many volunteers and we sincerely thank all who contributed. You make a difference! Q. Why change our altar wine? A. To more fully engage our senses by using a wine which is dark in color, has a strong bouquet and a sweet taste so that the invitation to take and drink from the Cup might become an even richer human experience. We received negative feedback when the Sunset Blush wine we ve been using (9% alcohol) became bitter and sour; it has little flavor, a light bouquet, and is pink in color. So Fr. Paul, staff members and several Eucharistic Ministers have been researching the option of using another altar wine. Soon we will begin using an approved Mont La Salle altar wine, which comes from the Napa Valley region and is produced in the Christian Brothers tradition. We chose the St. Paul, which is a light, sweet red wine garnet red in color, with a strong bouquet and a sweet taste (12% alcohol). Canon Law states that the wine must be natural wine of the grape and not corrupt. This means that the wine must be substantially pure, natural juice obtained from the pressing of the cultivated grape, the fruit of the vine, fermented to an alcohol content of not less than 5% and not more than 18%. To be labeled sacramental wine, the product must be approved by the bishop of the vineyard s diocese. We will offer the St. Paul wine for a few months to determine if this change is a good one for our community; please feel free to offer us your feedback. It is our hope that we may be richly blessed as we take and drink from the Cup of our Salvation. Blessings, Sister Lynore, Director of Worship
LUMEN CHRISTI CATHOLIC COMMUNITY Faith Formation Last Call for Sacramental Preparation Friday, September 15 is the deadline for registration for First Eucharist and Confirmation. Please look for informational brochures on the bulletin boards or on our parish website. This registration is in addition to Faith Formation or school enrollment. Questions? Contact Phyllis Hamill-Little in the parish office. Children s liturgy of the Word Children s liturgy of the Word will begin next Sunday at the 10:30 Mass. Children preschool through second grade will be invited to follow volunteer leaders to listen to the Gospel proclaimed from a children s Bible. The preschool and kindergarten children will go to the daily Mass chapel. First, second and third graders will go to the Community Room. Please watch for your child to return to the church after the intercessions. It can be scary to be a little person in a very big room. We want your child returned to your family safely! Thanks to Catechists & Aides Thanks to the catechists and aides who make Children s Liturgy of the Word and Faith Formation classes possible. You, too, can make a difference in children s lives by sharing your time and faith. Contact Phyllis Hamill- Little in the parish office for details. Book of Joy Thursday morning from 9:00-10:00, Rita Mailander will facilitate a discussion of the first 67 pages of The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a World of Change. Please bring your own book. Come one week or all four. RCIA Inquiry: No Strings Attached (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) If you have been thinking about becoming Catholic and wonder what it might be like, please contact Phyllis Hamill-Little in the parish office. Maybe you were baptized Catholic but were never Confirmed. We can help with that! Come and see. We meet Wednesdays at 6:30 pm. Friday Morning Men s Group Please Join Us Friday mornings 6:30-7:45 am All adult men of our community are welcome. Topics are chosen and led by men in the group, including Father Paul, on a rotating basis. Nearly always, the topics lead to meaningful exchanges of ideas and thoughts, great fellowship and good humor. We start by praying the Rosary, then we "check in," followed by our discussion. We end by reciting the Our Father. No registration required, times flexible, we meet in the First Floor Conference Room. tim.murphy@printwarellc.com Pope s Quotes Wars are Fed "It makes no difference where arms come from; they circulate with brazen and virtually absolute freedom in many parts of the world. As a result, wars are fed, not persons. In some cases, hunger itself is used as a weapon of war. The death count multiplies because the number of people dying of hunger and thirst is added to that of battlefield casualties and the civilian victims of conflicts and attacks." -- Meeting of executive board of World Food Program June 13, 2016 Lumen Christi Library Down the Main Hallway GROUNDED: FINDING GOD IN THE WORLD: A SPIRITUAL REVOLUTION by Diana Butler Bass. Where is God? God is here. How shall we act upon that? Well, that is up to us says Ms. Bass. She sees a pattern of God all around us. God IS the ground, that which grounds us right here and now, in nature and with others. The National Catholic Reporter said Provocative, and well researched. Grounded is an admirable contribution to the understanding of contemporary American Christianity, which is in constant need of reformation. c2015 Become an Altar Server Learn more about the Mass, help others and be part of a team! Training and practice is provided, and a variety of ages can be involved; girls and boys in grades 5-8; serving as a family: mothers and daughters, dads and sons; adults of any age. Please consider getting involved contact Sister Lynore soon for more information. Highland Catholic School Hi-C Extra Measures Join our class of making music together on Friday afternoons, 2:00-2:45. Each class will include singing, movement and small instruments for children ages 0-5 accompanied by an adult. (parent, grandparent, nanny or caregiver). Teacher Mrs. Jean Olson currently teaches preschool music, grades K-4, and directs the Hi-C choir. Fall Session-Fridays from 2:00-2:45- Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 27 and Nov. 10. Cost- $72 for the six week class (check made out to Highland Catholic School) Sign up by Friday, Sept. 15, 2017. Send name and age of children, address, phone and email to the school office at Highland Catholic School or mail it to 2017 Bohland Ave. St. Paul, MN 55116.
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LUMEN CHRISTI CATHOLIC COMMUNITY Do it. Justice Lumen Christi Justice Community Events Loaves & Fishes Loaves and Fishes' dining sites are open to all serving anyone in need of a nutritious meal. Whether it's a search for nourishment or to combat loneliness (or both) we help feed those in need while also strengthening communities. Loaves & Fishes' volunteers are at the heart of every meal to prepare and serve meals to guests. Volunteers may include adults, high school youth, college students, families, children (age 8-16) who are accompanied with at least one parent, and those completing service learning hours or community service. Volunteer shifts are 2-3 hours each. Some volunteers prepare the meal (no special cooking skills required); while others serve the meal, spend time with guests, and wash dishes, tables and floors. Lumen Christi has three service teams if you would like to get involved: Last Thursday of the month at Dorothy Day: Matti Osborne, janetosborne@msn.com 651-698-0708 2nd Wednesday of the month at Dorothy Day: Mike Martin, mar1885@hotmail.com 651-699-699-4743 2nd Friday of the month at St. Matthews santos200310@yahoo.com 651-757-6078 RACISM. It Ends with Me Dismantling Systemic Racism with Fr. Bryan Massingale Wed., Sept. 20, 6:30-9:00 pm Rauenhorst Ballroom, St. Catherine University 2004 Randolph Ave., St. Paul Join us for an engaging community conversation on racial justice with racial justice scholar and Fordham University theologian and social ethicist. Register at http://bit.ly/2ttwlbr Families Moving Forward FMF has an awesome Facebook page, FMFOpensDoors. It s a great way to learn a little more about the organization behind the families we serve. 6-Week Fall Bible Study with Father John Echert The Gospel of John: The Beloved Apostle Wednesdays, September 13 October 18, 7:00 8:30 pm Holy Spirit, 515 S Albert St, St Paul This six-week Bible study will examine selected texts from within the Gospel of John, as well as other Johannine writings with an eye to important themes and features. Participants should finish the study with a deeper understanding and appreciation for the fourth Gospel and what it has to teach us in our own time and personal lives. Cost: $20 per person. Includes lecture, materials, large group Q&A and snack. Register at www.archspm.org/biblestudyfall2017. Questions? Contact Susanna Bolle at bolles@archspm.org or call 651-291-4411. Grandparents Study Group Training Workshop Wednesday, September 13, 5:30 7:00 pm St. Joseph Hall at the Chancery, 777 Forest St., St. Paul Join us to learn about two wonderful Grandparent Study Guide options Grandparents: Living the Faith on Our Journey to Eternity and The Grand Adventure: A New Call to Grandparenting. Free-will offering ($10 suggested). A light dinner will be served. Register online at www.archspm.org/grandparentworkshop. Questions? Contact Susanna Bolle at bolles@archspm.org or call 651-291-4411. Scholarship Fundraiser for Children in the Archdiocese of St. Paul/Mpls to attend a Catholic School Since 2012, the Aim Higher Foundation has provided students in the Archdiocese with more than 4,300 scholarships to attend local Catholic schools. Please join them at their 5th annual Night of Light celebration on September 22, beginning at 6 p.m. at the JW Marriott at the Mall of America,. 100% of donations at the event will go directly to student scholarships. Visit aimhigherfoundation.org/night-of-light to purchase a ticket or make a donation today! Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends This is a private weekend away from life's distractions that allows a husband and wife to focus on each other. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are Oct 6-8, 2017 in Buffalo, MN and Nov 17-19, 2017 in Prior Lake, MN. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit our website at: twincitieswwme.org or contact Brent & Tracy at applications@twincitieswwme.org or 612-756-8720. Make a Donation 25% of all Lumen Christi income is used to support Highland Catholic School.
MASS INTENTIONS Saturday 9 4:30 pm Sunday 10 8:30 am Lumen Christi 10:30 am William & Margaret Kelly Monday 11 7:45 am Tamra Taylor Tuesday 12 7:45 am Roger Meyer Wednesday 13 7:45 am Edward & Marjorie Heinen Thursday 14 7:45 am Robert Piram Friday 15 7:45 am Steve Seidel Saturday 16 4:30 pm Clair Galdonik Sunday 17 8:30 am Dick Tinge 10:30 am Lumen Christi 23RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR A HYMNAL 1046 TODAY S READINGS First Reading Warn the wicked, trying to turn them from their ways (Ezekiel 33:7-9). Psalm If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts (Psalm 95). Second Reading Owe nothing to anyone, except mutual love (Romans 13:8-10). Gospel If two agree about anything for which they pray, it shall be granted to them (Matthew 18:15-20). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Col 1:24 2:3; Ps 62:6-7, 9; Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday: Col 2:6-15; Ps 145:1b-2, 8-11; Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday: Col 3:1-11; Ps 145:2-3, 10-13ab; Lk 6:20-26 Thursday: Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Friday: 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14; Ps 16:1b-2a, 5, 7-8, 11; Jn 19:25-27 Saturday: 1 Tm 1:15-17; Ps 113:1b-7; Lk 6:43-49 Sunday: Sir 27:30 28:9; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Rom 14:7-9; Mt 18:21-35
Lumen Christi Catholic Community 2055 Bohland Ave., St. Paul, MN 55116 651-698-5581 www.lumenchris cc.org Pastor Fr. Paul Feela pfeela@lumenchristicc.org Staff Parish Records Paula Almer palmer@lumenchristicc.org x102 x108 Office Manager, Communications Michaela Bisanz x117 mbisanz@lumenchristicc.org Maintenance Supervisor Lindell Blanchette lblanchette@lumenchristicc.org x112 Pastoral Care Coordinator Torrey Cramer-Elsner x105 tcramer-elsner@lumenchristicc.org Faith Formation Asst. Jan Fuchs jfuchs@lumenchristicc.org x119 Worship Sr. Lynore Girmscheid x116 lgirmscheid@lumenchristicc.org Faith Formation Phyllis Hamill-Little x103 phamill-little@lumenchristicc.org Maintenance Ron Johnson rjohnson@lumenchristicc.org Youth Ministry Karen Kirkhoff kkirkhoff@lumenchristicc.org x115 x120 Music Mary Poepping x107 mpoepping@lumenchristicc.org Principal Jane Schmidt 690-2477 x106 j.schmidt@highlandcatholic.org Parish Director Tom Schumacher x114 tschumacher@lumenchristicc.org Weekend Maintenance Jordan Weeks-Stephens x112 Highland Catholic School 2017 Bohland Ave., St. Paul, MN 55116 www.highlandcatholic.org Jane Schmidt, Principal Please call 651-690-2477 for a tour. Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30 pm Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 am Monday - Friday 7:45 am Sacrament of Penance Saturdays from 3:30-4:00 pm or by appointment Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm New Parishioners Registration for new parishioners is offered after all Masses the second weekend of every month, Sept - June. Please join us! To Find Out About Becoming Catholic Contact Phyllis Hamill-Little. Sacramental Prepara on Baptism A Baptism Preparation class for new parents is offered monthly and Baptisms are celebrated once a month. Contact Phyllis Hamill-Little. First Penance & Eucharist Contact Phyllis Hamill-Little. Confirmation Contact Phyllis Hamill-Little. Christian Marriage Contact Fr. Paul Feela before setting your wedding date, at least 6 months in advance of the wedding date you would like. Pastoral Visits / Communion for the Sick Contact Torrey Cramer-Elsner. Sacraments for the Sick & Dying Contact Fr. Paul Feela. Anointing of the Sick At the onset of serious illness or before serious surgery. Sacrament of the Dying (Viaticum) At the beginning of the dying process or after a terminal diagnosis. Funeral Arrangements Contact your funeral home first and they will make the arrangements with the parish. Liturgical Ministers, Intercessions, Church Decor Contact Sr. Lynore Girmscheid. Adult, Junior, Handbell Choirs, Cantors, Instrumentalists Contact Mary Poepping. Eucharis c Adora on Available Tuesday at 8:15 am through Thursday at 3:00 pm. Call the Parish Office for a regularly scheduled hour. Located inside the Cleveland Ave. entrance. Parish Library Located down the main hallway from the Gathering Space. Prayer Line Please call 651-698-5581, x101. Announcements Bulletin Articles are due by Thursday at noon, a week before the article is in the bulletin. E-mail texts to mbisanz@lumenchristicc.org. Mass Email lgirmscheid@lumenchristicc.org by Tuesday at noon for the coming weekend. Limit announcements to weekend events in the Gathering Area or parish-wide events in the coming week. VIRTUS Training All adult volunteers and employees who have regular contact with youth are required to receive background checks and VIRTUS training. Contact Phyllis Hamill-Little or register at www.virtus.org.
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