The Catholic Communities of Bowlus, Holdingford and St. Anna Come Holy Spirit Come! 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 St. Stanislaus Kostka, Bowlus All Saints, Holdingford Immaculate Conception, St. Anna Pentecost Sunday May 20, 2018 Fruits of the Holy Spirit : Love- asks nothing in return and is seen in concrete actions toward the needs of others before our own. Joy deep and constant gladness in the Lord that circumstances cannot destroy. It comes from a good relationship with God and others a relationship of genuine love. Peace A disciple faithful to God s will is serene, not overly anxious. This comes from knowing that all will work out well because God is with us. Patience-We are confronted with difficulties on a daily basis. This is love that is willing to endure life s suffering, difficulties, and routine. It means not giving up in difficult situations. Kindness-This is shown by generous acts of service. Kind people are compassionate and considerate. They try to see the best in others. Goodness-This Fruit of the Holy Spirit flows from God s great love. It is a sign that you love all people without exception and do good to them. Generosity-This is a willingness to give even at a cost to yourself. It expresses concern for meeting the needs of others even if it means sacrificing something of your own. Gentleness Strength tempered by love leads you to be gentle, peaceful, and gracious. This is having the power to forgive instead of being angry. Faithfulness-Keep your promises. You are faithful when you show loyalty to God and to those whom you have committed yourself. These people are dependable, trustworthy, and obedient. Modesty This is moderation in all your actions, especially your conversation and external behavior. Modesty is a sign that you give credit to God for your talents and successes. Self-control You can discipline your physical and emotional desires by being modest and respectful of others. With this you can be in charge of your emotions and desires instead of the other way around. Chastity-the integration of your physical sexuality with your spiritual nature. All People follow this, married and single. It helps one regard his/her own body and those of others as temples of the Holy Spirit. catholic faith- Congratulation Graduates 2018
New Evangelization Corner Dear Friends, Today on the Feast of Pentecost, we celebrate the Church s birthday. Throughout the Easter season, we ve been following the adventures of the early Church. After the Holy Spirit descends, continuous movement flows throughout the whole book of Acts. The early church courageously goes out to preach the Gospel; we read about mission, persecution, bold faith, conversions, and miracles. But before the Apostles launch into action, they are instructed to "wait" for the promise of the Father. A profound stillness precedes the great "Acts" of the Apostles. With Mary, the Apostles gather together in the upper room to pray with hope, longing, and expectation for the Holy Spirit's coming. Like the Advent season that prepares us for Christ's birth, the Apostles must wait in silence, prayer, and hope as they prepare for the birth of the mystical body of Christ (the Church). Their hearts must be ready and receptive to receive the great gift of the Holy Spirit. At the heart of the upper room is Mary, the one who 33 years earlier was made fruitful by the overshadowing of the Holy Spirit. Mary's openness and receptivity created fertile soil for the Holy Spirit to descend and bear fruit. In the upper room, she teaches the Apostles how to open their hearts in faith to receive the great gift of the Holy Spirit. Brothers and Sisters, if we want to bear fruit that will last, we must become a recollected people who receive the Holy Spirit and give space for the Word to grow. Before we "Act," we must first be still. May Mary, Mother of the Church, fashion within us hearts that are peaceful, still and receptive to the great Gift of God. Veni, Sancte Spiritus! Come, Holy Spirit! ~Kristin Molitor Eucaristic Adoration Every Monday All Saints-St. Hedwig s 8:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m. Due to the passing of Ralph Vos We are in need of an additional person for the 5-6 p.m. holy hour. Please contact Jim or Jan Krych if you are called to spend an hour with Jesus. 746-2815 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. Confessions and the Rosary begin 1/2 hour Before Mass. Sun. This Week s Events May 20 Pentecost Sunday Graduation Mass Mon. May 21 All Saints-St. Hedwig s Adoration Tues. May 22 2:00 9:00 p.m. Parish Directory Photos Wed. May 23 2:00-9:00 p.m. Parish Directory Photos The Healing Power of God Thurs. May 24 2:00-9:00 p.m. Parish Directory Photos Linda Zwak Ellie Czeck Nancy Linz Kieran Kloss Peter Kurtz Dave Loehlein Mary Fruechte Clem Doll Macallum Orton Abby Olson Michelle Rosinger Katie Yurczyk Arnold Voss Judy Schehr Christine Kundtson Joe Burg LeRoy Johannes Jeanette May James Johnson George Platz Jamie Christensen Sharon Prokott Norma Streit Brenda Scepaniak Lana Doll Reagan Zierden Betty Namyst Kerry Kantor Vernon Vos Gene Casey Ramona Zeis Kevin Fussy Jim Czech Louise Bieniek Leander Bieniek Fri. May 25 2:00-9:00 p.m. Parish Directory Photos Sat. May 26 St. Stanislaus Adoration 8:00 a.m. Men s Group 10:00-5:00 p.m. Parish Directory Photos Sun. May 27 Most Holy Trinity 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety and fear of the Lord.
News & Events Knights of Columbus St. Isidore Council #9307 Monthly Meeting Thursday June 7th, 8:00 p.m. in Holdingford. Birthline Baby Shower In October our parish cluster began the Spiritual Adoption Program. The Respect Life Committee will have baskets in all the church lobbies from May 13 th June 10 th for your donations. Birthline could use the following items: diapers/wipes, formula, infant clothing, infant care items (eg shampoo/body wash, lotion, etc.), adult care items, breastfeeding supplies. Thank you for your generosity. Support Life! On the Road Mass forms are found in the back of the church. Please sign up for Tuesday night Mass. If interested in being a part of the community garden at St. Stanislaus let Fr. Gregory know. Blessings of Seeds Bring your seeds the next couple of weeks to Mass and Father will bless them. Put them by the Baptismal font in front or bring Holy Water home to Bless your field and seeds. May Eternal Rest Be Granted to Ralph Vos Funeral was May 17, 2018 All Saints-St. Mary s Memorial Day Cemetery Visits Holdingford V.F.W. 8:00 a.m. Community Church Service 9:00 a.m. Arban 9:20 a.m. St. Anna 9:40 a.m. St. Anthony 10:00 a.m. St. Francis 10:20 a.m. St. Mary s, Upsala 10:40 a.m. St. Mary s, Holdingford 11:00 a.m. St. Hedwig s Holdingford American Legion 8:00 a.m. Community Church Service 8:45 a.m. South, Elmdale 9:00 a.m. St. Mary Orthodox 9:20 a.m. Opole, Mt. Carmel 9:45 a.m. St. Hedwig s 10:05 a.m. Highland 10:20 a.m. St. Mary s 10:45 a.m. St. John s Lutheran 11:05 a.m. Soldier s Shrine 11:20 a.m. Holdingford Memorial Park Bowlus American Legion 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Stanislaus 9:00 a.m. Holy Cross, North Prairie 9:30 a.m. Masog Bridge 10:00 a.m. Evangelical, Elmdale 10:15 a.m. St. Edward s & Lutheran Cemetery, Elmdale 11:00 a.m. St. Stanislaus, Bowlus 11:30 a.m. Bowlus Park Flag Raising DCCW Food Fun Fund Day Angels Among Us Thursday, June 14th at St. Louis Catholic Church in Paynesville 505 Burr Street (320) 243-4413 Registration is at 8:30 a.m. There will be Mass, Silent Auction, Door prizes, and entertainment from the Slew Foot Band. Contact: Teresa Ripplinger for more Information: 247-2990 Gifts of the Holy Spirit are like virtues while Fruits of the Holy Spirit are actions we take after being filled with the Holy Spirit. Burial of John Urbanski was at All Saints-St. Mary s Cemetery On Thursday, May 17th. May he rest in peace. Weekly Readings Monday: Jas 3:13-18/ Mk 9:14-29 Tuesday: Jas 4:1-10/Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday: Jas 4:13-17/ Mk 9:38-40 Thursday: Jas 5:1-6/ Mk 9:41-50 Friday: Jas 5:9-12/Mk 10:1-12 Saturday: Jas 5:13-20/Mk 10:13-16 Sunday: Dt 4:32-34, 39-40/ Rom 8:14-17/Mt 28:16-20 Thank you to Florence Voss for her serving heart. Her many gifts as Sacristan, decorator and funeral lunch coordinator were greatly appreciated. Please pray to see if you are called to do some of her ministries. More to come. BANNS l Amy Scegura and Adam Stolt June 30, 2018 If you would like a way to give to our church, Opatz Metals & Roll Offs is willing to be so gracious and kind to take your aluminum and scrap metal and donate the collection to our church on your behalf. Thank you! Metals & Rolloffs (320) 746-2819 Financial Contributions PARISH INCOME May 13 th 2018 AS $ 5,421.45 IC $ 2,843.14 SS $ 3374.15 Thank you for your generosity! For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be. Luke 12: 34
Parish News & Events Immaculate Conception Christian Mothers Annual Bake Sale will be on Saturday, May 26th after 8:00 p.m. Mass. Please make your favorite items! Parish Bazaar News The raffle books, worker s list and important bazaar information are ready for you to pick up in the entryway of the church. Call Brenda Dobis at 241-6962 for extra raffle books. On Sunday, June 24th, all raffle tickets must be returned by 6:00 pm to the quilt and raffle stand. Everything you do is greatly appreciated. The success of our parish bazaar would not be possible without your help. Thank you! Donations are needed for prizes ranging from $1.00-$15.00. Also, for homemade items such as canned goods, jellies and plants. Larger donations can go to our theme baskets. Contact Brenda Dobis 241-6962 or Tina VanHeel 217-4022. Church Cleaning for Immaculate Conception will be on Saturday, June 16th at 9:00 a.m. Please bring a pail and rags. All Saints The process of revamping our funeral Lunch Program is well under way. This program is in place to provide the family of the deceased with a light luncheon on the day of the burial. All parishioners of All Saints parish will be included in this program. We are looking form volunteers to come forward to be group leaders. A leader will be responsible for organizing workers, lead kitchen duties and oversee serving and clean up. We would like to have 2 people work together as leaders for each group. Each group wil need to serve approximately 1 time each year. Thank you to those who have said yes thus far. This parish community care and concern for a fellow parishioner in their time of grief has been tradition that our parish would like to keep vibrant. Please pray and discern you involvement. What so ever you do to the least of my people, that you do unto me. Please call Joan Frie at 746-2392 to say yes to be a leader. Thank you. Memorial Day Mass Schedule: There will be an 8:00 a.m at St. Stanislaus with Fr. LeRoy Maus. Also there will be an outdoor 7:00 a.m. Mass with Fr. Gregory at Arban. I am choosing to do a 7:00 a.m. in case others would like to attend the Military Community Service at the Community Church. If rain the Arban Mass will be at All Saints-St. Mary s. Parish Directory photography All photos will be taken at All Saints-St. Mary s basement. Dates: May 22nd May 25th 2:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Saturday, May 26th 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. You may call the office to schedule or go to our website: tworiverscatholic.com If you would like to volunteer to help with this project, please contact Kristin Molitor at the central office. ~Kristin Molitor 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: Visit a homebound parishioner Pray for our Confirmation Students Pray for our 1st Communion Students O God, send forth your Holy Spirit into my heart that I may perceive, into my mind that I may remember, and into my soul that I may meditate. Inspire me to speak with piety, holiness, tenderness and mercy. Teach, guide and direct my thoughts and senses from beginning to end. May your grace ever help and correct me, and may I be strengthened now with wisdom from on high, for the sake of your infinite mercy. Amen. ~ St. Anthony of Padua Read more at: http:// www.faithandworship.comprayers_ Pentecost.htm#ixzz5FVWTDDhU Under Creative Commons License: Attribution Follow us: @faithandworship on Twitter faithandworship on Facebook Check out Father Gregory in the Catholic Rural Life magazine! He was A speaker at the Faith, Food and the Environment National Conference. A copy of the magazine is on the Bulletin Board. Diocesan Ordination Choir Bishop Kettler would like to invite all members of our music ministry to join together and be a part of the Diocesan Ordination Choir. Ordination will take place at the Cathedral of Saint Mary on Saturday, June 16, 2018 @ 10:30 a.m. Rehearsals for this choir will be held on Thursday, June 7 and Thursday, June 14 @ 7:00 p.m. at the Cathedral. If necessary, practice recordings will be made available to aid those wishing to prepare on their own. Please register online at http://worship.stcdio.org. Questions? Contact the Office of Worship at 320.255.9068.
Mass Schedule Mon. May 21 Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church (new memorial added to calendar) 8:00 a.m. St. Stanislaus +Deborah Odelia Ehrlichman Tues. May 22 Wed. May 23 Thurs. May 24 Fri. May 25 Sat. May 26 Sun. May 27 Saint Rita of Cascia, Religious 7:00 p.m. On the Road Mass 8:00 a.m. All Saints-St. Mary s +Frances Lange 8:00 a.m. Immaculate Conception +Donald Moore Saint Bede the Venerable, Priest and Doctor of the Church; Saint Gregory Vll, Pope; Saint Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, Virgin No Mass Faith Formation & GIFT (Generations In Faith Together) Totus Tuus June 16th 22nd. Students who have completed kindergarten through 6th grade will meet at St. Mary s in Upsala from 9:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Students who have completed 7th 12th grade will be meeting from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at All Saints-St. Mary s in Holdingford. To register: Registration forms have been sent home with Faith Formation families. Registration forms are also available at the central office. T-shirts pre-ordered are $10 per shirt. Please make checks payable to All Saints Combined fund. We are looking for volunteer families to host 2 male and 2 female leaders. Contact Jamie Heurung at: totustuus@tworiverscatholic.com or 250-7332. What is Totus Tuus? Immaculate Conception Cemetery (in case of rain in church) Saint Philip Neri, Priest 8:00 p.m. Immaculate Conception +Marcus Kunstleben The Most Holy Trinity 8:00 a.m. All Saints-St. Hedwig s 10:00 a.m. St. Stanislaus +Eleanor (Douvier) Pilarski For the People This is a summer catechetical program for our youth. A team of College age students and seminarians travel to different parishes for a week long program designed to put the youth in contact with the Lord so that they can develop a deep personal relationship with Him. The Five Marks of Totus Tuus include: Proclamation of the Gospel, Examination of the reasons for our beliefs, experience Christian living, Celebration of the Sacraments and Participating in the Missionary Spirit of the Catholic Church. Breathe in me O Holy Spirit that my thoughts may all be holy; Act in me O Holy Spirit that my works, too, may be holy; Draw my heart O Holy Spirit that I love but what is holy; Strengthen me O Holy Spirit to defend that is holy; Guard me then O Holy Spirit that I always may be holy. ~St. Augustine of Hippo (AD 354-430) Summer Youth Retreats: D week grades 6,7,8 June 25-28 Steubenville July 27-29 Contact: Tina VanHeel 217-4022 Keep growing in your faith this Summer
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