St. Agnes & Sacred Heart
Catholic Parishes
Fr. Francis Kabiru, Pastor
[email protected]
Hap Ramsey, Deacon
[email protected]
Jim Clack, Deacon
[email protected]
St. Agnes
Dan Schuler, DRE/YM
[email protected]
Hannah Smith, Secretary
[email protected]
Office Assistants
Joanne Gitchel
Kathy Bergmann
Pat Bresley
[email protected]
Parish Office
PO Box 874, Walker, MN, 56484
Open Monday-Thursday
8:30 am to 12:00 noon
218-547-1054, [email protected]
Sacred Heart
210 Division Street, Walker
300 First Street North, Hackensack
Most Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
Saturday (10/11) at 4:00 pm at Sacred Heart +All Parishioners
Sunday (10/12) at 8:30 am at Sacred Heart +Dolores Lemke
Sunday (10/12) at 10:15 am at St. Agnes +St. Agnes & Sacred Heart Youth & Families
Tuesday (10/14) at 8:00 am at St. Agnes +Christopher May
Wednesday (10/15) at 8:00 am at St. Agnes +Christel Cashman
Thursday (10/16) 8:00 am at St. Agnes +Pat Engelberg
Friday (10/17) at 8:00 am at Sacred Heart +Ken Johnson
Saturday (10/18)at 4:00 pm at St. Agnes +Roman & Lillian Meuwissen
Sunday (10/19) at 8:30 am at Sacred Heart +Walter & Eunice Beran
Sunday (10/19) at 10:15 am at St. Agnes +All Parishioners
(For Mass Intentions, mail or deliver them to the Parish Office.)
Fax: 218-547-6327
Sacrament of Reconciliation
www.StAgnesCatholic.com
Saturdays @ 11:00 am at St. Agnes and
1/2 hour before Saturday Masses at Sacred Heart or by Appointment with Fr. Francis
For the Sacrament of Baptism or the Sacrament of Marriage,
contact the Parish Office as soon as possible.
We welcome visitors and
newcomers! Please contact our
Parish Office to register.
Our Mission Statement: We, the parishioners of St. Agnes and Sacred Heart, are inspired by the Word of God, empowered by the Holy Spirit
and nourished by the Eucharist. We strive to use our time, talents and resources to become a real presence of Christ. Our mission is to reach
people for God, to welcome them into His Holy Church and to lovingly strengthen and support them as we journey toward our eternal home.
28TH SUNDAY
IN
ORDINARY TIME
OCTOBER 12, 2014
Gospel:
Matthew 22:1-14
Please pray,
For all in need of God’s
abiding presence.
That all Church leaders will minister
to the people of God in generosity
and self-sacrifice.
That governments of the world will
recognize that their power comes
from God and may exercise their
duties according to His law.
That we, the People of Life, may
always proclaim and defend human life
as a gift from God, who destroys
death forever in Christ.
For those in our community who
are lonely, sick, and suffering,
may God shower them with
his love and compassion.
For the prayers we hold in our
hearts, united with Mary, the
mother of God and all the saints.
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Jesus, I accept your
invitation. I want to
be with you both now
and forever.
SACRED HEART CCW
THANKS YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
TODAY!
Welcome new members to
Sacred Heart! Join us for a
time of coffee and rolls and
getting to know you.
(AFTER SUNDAY MASS)
2013-2014 parish fiscal year financial reports are inserted in this
week’s bulletins. See our supporting note to parishioners inside.
TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO VISIT OUR CHURCH WEBSITE AT stagnescatholic.com.
See our new look and all the information on current activities and committee activity.
As always, we welcome your comments and suggestions.
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 12, 2014
Parish Announcements
See our Parish Calendar for October 2014 for all upcoming
events. The deadline for the November Calendar is Mon.
November 24. The Weekly bulletin deadline is Tuesday at noon.
Prayer Chains
For St. Agnes: Enter your request at www.stagnescatholic.org;
Call Babs at 218-252-0308 to register or to make a request by phone.
For Sacred Heart: Call Kay at 675-7724 or Lucille at 675-6102
Communion Calls and Sick Visits
If you or a family member is sick or unable to attend Mass:
Sacred Heart: Call Joan Rueter at 682-2324
St. Agnes: Deacon Hap at 547-4872 or Lori Duchesneau at 547-2226.
Hearing Assistance Now Available
Hearing assistance is now available for free at both parishes; a
special system has been installed. Compatible earphones are
available for purchase for $15 to use with the transmitters that we
have on hand. If you’d like to try them out, the transmitters are
located in the narthex at Sacred Heart and in the sound booth (next
to the Reconciliation Room) at St. Agnes.
Giving Made Easy
For those interested in Automated Giving/Electronic Funds Transfer,
forms are available in the narthex at both parishes. These can be
turned in to the parish office directly or placed in the collection
basket at any weekend Mass.
Visit Our Website: www.stagnescatholic.org
You’ll find bulletins, calendars, parish officers and staff,
meeting minutes, liturgical schedules, and updated
information on our numerous organizations.
ST. AGNES SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP
WE INVITE ALL OUR VISITORS AND PARISHIONERS
TO JOIN US IN THE SOCIAL HALL AFTER MASS
THIS SUNDAY FOR COFFEE AND ROLLS.
Thanks to Rich and Gerri Majcin For Serving us Today!
Andy and Pat Bednarczyk are on the schedule for next Sunday,.
CONGRATULATIONS TO
ALEXANDER CHRISTOPHER EFTA JR.
On his Baptism Into the Body of Christ this week
Alexander is the son of St. Agnes parishioners
Chris and Amy Efta.
Pray for Alexander and his parents
that he will grow in the nurture and love of the Lord.
St. Kateri Tekakwitha Conference of
St. Vincent de Paul
“Serving the Poor and Needy in our Area”
Parish Happenings—Week of October 12, 2014
Sunday, October 12— CCW Support Sunday—SH
Sunday, October 12—Coffee & Rolls for Newcomers—9:30am—SH
Monday, October 13—Angels of St. Agnes Mtg—9:30am—SA
Tuesday, October 14—Liturgy Committee Mtg—10:30am—SA
Tuesday, October 14—Joint Pastoral Council Mtg—5:15pm—SH
Wednesday, October 15—St. Agnes Finance Council—10:00am—SA
Thursday, October 16—Sacred Heart Finance Council—5:00pm—SH
Stay Informed with posted Meeting Minutes on our Website!
Parish Fiscal Year Financial Reports
Included in this week’s bulletin are the Fiscal Year 2013/2014
Financial Reports for both parishes. We did finish the year with a
net income over expenses at both parishes even though the heating
fuel costs were high last winter. As you can imagine, it is costly to
staff and maintain our Churches. We are grateful to our faithful
parishioners for their continued support and to the many visitors
who also contribute. We have had good success with our automated giving program and encourage anyone who is interested to
pick up a donation form. If you have any questions or would like
additional information, please contact Father Francis, a member of
either Finance Council, or me. I would be happy to meet with you in
the parish office. Please call for an appointment, as I am in the office
only a few hours weekly. Kathy Bergmann
News from Faith formation
Reconciliation Schedules: In response to requests for additional
times for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Fr. Francis encourages
that a call be made to him for an individual confession if unable to
make it at the scheduled times of Saturdays at 11am at St. Agnes
and 1/2 hr before Saturday masses at Sacred Heart. (See Faith
Formation Committee Minutes on our website.)
Advent Bible Study: A four-week study during Advent will take
place at each parish. Watch for time; the cost is $10 per person.
Next Sunday … OCTOBER 19 is MISSION SUNDAY!
World Mission Sunday, organized by the Propagation of the Faith, is
a day set aside for Catholics worldwide to recommit themselves to
the Church’s missionary activity through prayer and sacrifice. The
offerings collected are destined for a common fund of solidarity
distributed, in the Pope’s name, among the missions and
missionaries of the entire world.
Automated Giving for our Parishes
All parishioners, and especially those of you who are heading for
warmer winters, are invited to use our automated giving feature as
a means of supporting your parish. Forms are in the narthex.
CAPITAL FUNDRAISING GOAL: $100,000
Total collected To Date: $13,223
Meetings at 8:45am • St. Agnes • 2nd & 4th Wednesdays
To request services, call 218-366-0174 or email to
[email protected].
Donations may be made by mail: SVDP, PO Box 874, Walker MN 56484.
Moto Hope Mission—We reach out. We empower.
If you would like more information, feel free to take an info
pamphlet from the display in our Narthex. Donations can
be made even now online at www.motohopemission.com
Time, Talent & Treasure
Plate
Envelope
August Auto Giving
2014-2015 UCA
Collected to Date:
St. Agnes
$1,097
$1,567
$1,945
Sacred Heart
$884
$1,443
$200
Goal: $29,450
Goal: $23,475
$23,590 (80%)
$12,417 (53%)
Eucharistic Adoration
We come before the Blessed Sacrament to be in the presence of
Jesus, to sit quietly with Him, to speak with Him, to listen to Him.
6-12th
Edge and Life Nights: Because of MEA, there will be no Edge or
Life Night on Oct 15th. However there will be Edge and Life on Oct
22nd and 29th. Come check out some of the lessons we’ve done in
the hallway going to the basement @St Agnes.
Trick’r Canning: Come join us Halloween night for a a night of
Trick’r Canning and a Lock-In at Calvary Church. We will go house
to house in the Walker area and ask for food donations for local
food shelves. Then after we have a night of fun and games and lots
of food and candy! The night starts at 5:30pm and ends at 7:30am
Nov 1st.
K-5th
Diving Deeper: October 15th 3:15-5pm @St Agnes. Come learn
about the life of Christ and the many parables He taught. Forms
are available on the Youth Board @St Agnes.
th
1-6
nd
Release Time: Starts Oct 22 , get those permission forms into the
school.
AND … We still need a 3rd grade teacher.
Parents: I need your help!
Please send an email to me at [email protected]. This will
give me your email address so I can keep you updated with current
activities through email. Please include your name and your child’s
name(s).
Magnificat Breakfast—October 25, 2014
Our Lady of the Lakes Magnificat, Walker, is hosting Geri
Majcin from Walker who will present her personal testimony and transformation at a Magnificat Breakfast Saturday, Oct. 25, at St. Agnes. Registration at 8:30 a.m., followed by
fellowship and breakfast at 9 a.m. The cost of the breakfast is $12.
Registration and prepayment is required. Please send your payment payable to Magnificat to Lorri Henning, 3080 20th Ave. N.W.,
Hackensack, MN 56452. Payment must be received on or before
Monday, Oct. 18. For information contact Jean Bauerly at [email protected] or Betty Garoutte at [email protected].
If you are unable to attend your hour, please find a
substitute from the list of adorers in the Chapel.
If questions, call the Parish Office at 547-1054.
Thank you, St. Agnes Adorers, for your faithfulness! Many of
you are leaving for the winter and we’ll miss you! If you’re staying to
enjoy our winter wonderland and feel drawn to spend an hour with
Jesus, just drop in and sign in, or call Hannah at 547-1054 for hours.
Bible Studies and Prayer Meetings
Mondays @12 Noon—Rosary Prayer Group—SH
Mondays @5:30pm—Lamb of God Women’s Bible Study—Home of
Rosemary Ellis—547-1509
Tuesdays @5:45am—That Man Is You—SA
Tuesdays @8:30am—Thirst for Faith Men’s Study—SA
Tuesdays @8:30am—Thirst for Faith Women’s Study—SA
Tuesdays @12:30pm—Lamb of God Women’s Bible Study—Home of
Rosemary Ellis—547-1509
Wednesdays @8:00am—Rosaries for end to abortion and crimes
against life—St. Charles in Cass Lake
Thursdays @7:30am—Men’s Prayer Group—SA (All men welcome)
Coming Events—See Bulletin Board for Details
Christ the King Retreat Center—763-682-1394
See Bulletin Board for schedule—Buffalo, MN
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The Charism School with Damian Stayne—October 17-19
University of St. Thomas, St. Paul MN Register: 763-571-5314
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Marriage Milestone—Anniversary Mass & Luncheon
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary—Duluth, MN
Sunday, October 19 @1pm—More info on bulletin board.
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Northland Family Programs—Introductory Session
Oct. 20—7pm—Essential Health, St. Joseph’s Medical Ctr, Brainerd
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Walker pregnancy Center Volunteer Training
October 20-24—Seasonal Residents Welcome—Call 547-5433
OCTOBER IS ‘RESPECT LIFE’ MONTH
U.S. CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS
http://www.usccb.org/respectlife
2014 CAMPAIGN 40 DAYS
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:
•St. Agnes: Tuesday, 8:30am to 11:00pm.
•Sacred Heart: Tuesday, 4:00pm-5:00pm
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FOR
LIFE
White Prayer Tent—Daily 6am to 10pm
Join us to quietly, but visibly, pray that God
will change minds and hearts to preserve lives of the unborn, heal
families touched by abortion, change the laws of our nation, and
lovingly give witness to God’s grace, mercy, and justice.
Register at www.40daysforlife.com/walker or
or sign up in the tent.
Email Contact: [email protected]
Contact: Kristen 218-209-1746 or Hannah 218-760-4384
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BEMIDJI PRAYS FOR LIFE!
The Diocese of Crookston’s Office of the New Evangelization will
lead a Rosary for the Unborn on Saturday, November 1 at 12 Noon
outside Planned Parenthood in Bemidji. ANYONE, AT ANY TIME, IS
WELCOME TO HOLD SILENT VIGIL IN FRONT OF PLANNED
PARENTHOOD IN BEMIDJI DURING THIS 40 DAYS CAMPAIGN.
Magnificat Breakfast—Saturday, October 27, 2014—St. Agnes
Speaker: Gerri Majcin Registration: 8:30am
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Rosary for the Unborn—Saturday, November 1—12 Noon
Led by Crookston Diocese’s Office of the New Evangelization
Location: Outside Planned Parenthood, 2504 Hannah Ave, Bemidji
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Capital Christmas Tree in Walker—Monday, November 3
From 9:30 to 11:30—Special Activities Planned
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Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend
December 5-7, 2014—Hermantown, MN 888-455-3496
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St. Agnes/Sacred Heart Trip to Israel
October 2015—Watch for more information this fall.
Support our Local Food Shelves
October is St. Agnes volunteer month at the Walker Food
Shelf. Call Harriett Nerad at 547-4845 for schedule. October is
Hackensack’s Annual Food Drive. We welcome your Food and
Money donations! See Bulletin Board for more information.
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