Saint John Paul II Area Faith Community Bulletin Church of the Holy Family 700 Main Street West Silver Lake, MN 55381 320 • 327 • 2356 www.holyfamilysilverlake.org Pastor: Associate: Associate: Rev. Anthony Stubeda Rev. Paul Schumacher Rev. Cornelius Ezeiloaku Church of the Holy Trinity 110 Winsted Avenue West, PO Box 9 Winsted, MN 55395 320 • 485 • 2182 www.winstedholytrinity.org Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe November 23, 2014 Church of St. Pius X 1014 Knight Avenue North Glencoe, MN 55336 320 • 864 • 5162 www.stpiusxglencoe.org Thankful for the Life We Have As I have often shared with you my mother was never well. She had a variety of very painful diseases that led to many incapacities and inabilities in her life. Her illnesses made it difficult to get to Mass, to go to school events with us and to do some of the simplest things that I often take for granted. A couple of years before her death at the age of 61 I was talking to her about her health and how she managed to be so happy with her life. In the course of the conversation I asked her if at times she felt angry with God about how difficult her life was. She gave me a rather puzzled look and replied, “Why would I waste my time being angry or resentful about a life that I cannot have? I thank God for all the blessings I do have.” She went on to list my father’s love, her children, the home she lived in and the joys that life had brought her. She even said that she tried to be thankful for her ill health, because she hoped that her acceptance of her share of Christ’s sufferings might protect us from harm. She thought that since she had suffered so much physical pain that it was better for her rather than her children to bear the burden of physical illness and pain. Each Thanksgiving I remember her reply, and I am often dismayed that I, who loved her and cherished her presence in my life so much, am so often unlike her in my attitudes. My mother was joyful in her pain, happy in her inabilities and thankful for the generous blessings she received. I have a tendency to think that my pains are worse than anything endured by anyone at any other time in history, embarrassed by my many limitations, and am slow to perceive the great blessings that fill my life. This Thanksgiving I am encouraging myself and you to live grateful lives by recognizing God’s loving presence among us. First let us rejoice in being loved by God. We have been called into being and sustained in life by the very breath of God. Let us rejoice in returning that love in grateful praise. Let us thank the Lord for so wondrously and marvelously saving us through Christ the Lord. Let us thank the Holy Spirit who fills us with the presence of God and breathes words of strength, hope and love into our lives. Let us praise the generosity of God who has blessed us with the goodness of the people of the St. John Paul II Area Faith Community with whom we walk the pilgrimage of faith and explore the wondrous treasures of the God who made us, saved us and loves us. Let us be thankful for the opportunity to regularly join in the Church’s great celebration of thanksgiving in the Eucharist. Let us be grateful for the community of people who celebrate our joy and who comfort us in our sorrow. Finally let us thank the Lord for the opportunity to struggle with life in the context of our faith. Let us celebrate the opportunities we have to be challenged to grow and to be strengthened in adversity. Let us thank the Lord who has so fearfully and wonderfully made us. Fr. Tony Stubeda Holy Trinity, Winsted Holy Family, Silver Lake AFC Pastoral Leaders St. John Paul II Area Faith Community Directory Pastor Rev. Anthony Stubeda [email protected] 320-979-7248 Associate Pastors Rev. Paul Schumacher [email protected] 320-297-0309 Rev. Cornelius Ezeiloaku [email protected] 320-224-3385 Baptisms Call parish office for class time and Baptism schedule Liturgist and Director of Music Kelly LeCrone: [email protected] 320-864-5162 Parish Office: 320-327-2356 Business Administrator Shirley Nowak [email protected] Director of Religious Education Lori Penas [email protected] Homebound Ministries/Pastoral Care Celia Knoll [email protected] Mass Times Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m. Sunday: 8:00 p.m. Reconciliation Saturday: noon Adoration: Tuesday 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Parish Office: 320-485-2182 Business Administrator 320-485-5651 Nancy Neumann [email protected] Development/Marketing 320-485-5652 Andrew Meuleners [email protected] Dean of Students 320-485-5650 Wesley Kapping [email protected] Dean of Faculty/Elementary Principal 320-485-5630 Cathy Millerbernd [email protected] Director of Religious Education 320-485-5633 Lori Penas [email protected] Deacon Michael Thoennes [email protected] 952-465-8293 Mass Times Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:30 a.m. St. Pius X, Glencoe Marriages Please talk to a priest before setting a date Reconciliation Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Adoration: Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Parish Office: 320-864-5162 Business Administrator Shirley Nowak [email protected] School Office: 320-864-3214 School Principal Cathy Millerbernd [email protected] Coordinator of Religious Education Mark Simons [email protected] Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry Elvia Peña [email protected] Mass Times Saturday: 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. English 11:30 a.m. Spanish Reconciliation Saturday: noon Adoration: First Friday 8:50 a.m. – Noon Area Faith Community Week at a Glance Monday November 24, 2014 Tuesday November 25, 2014 Wednesday November 26, 2014 7:00 p.m. Mass for Thanksgiving at St. Pius X Thursday November 27, 2014 9:00 a.m. Mass for Thanksgiving at Holy Family and Holy Trinity All parish and school offices closed for Thanksgiving Holiday Friday November 28, 2014 All parish and school offices closed for Thanksgiving Holiday Saturday November 29, 2014 Sunday November 30, 2014 Financial Stewardship: November 15 & 16, 2014 CHURCH OF THE HOLY FAMILY: Adult: $6,867.16; Student: $15.00; Loose Plate: $640.85; Fuel: $60.00; Thanksgiving: $35.00. CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY: Adult: $5,323.00; Student: $22.00; Loose Plate: $147.38; Budget: Total Contributed YTD: $139,149.70 Total Budgeted YTD: $170,354.40; Under Budget: $31,204.70 CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X: Adult: $3,955.00; Student: $28.45; Loose Plate: $93.10; Fuel: $20.00; Pius Connections to the Future: $90.00; All Saints: $11.00; Spanish: $252.40; Spanish Education: $138.63. Scripture Readings Monday: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5; Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Rv 14:14-19; Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Rv 15:1-4; Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a; Lk 21:20-28 Friday: Rv 20:1-4, 11 – 21:2; Lk 21:29-33 Saturday: Rv 22:1-7; Lk 21:34-36 Sunday: Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Mk 13:33-37 New Parishioners If you would like to register as a parishioner of one of our Area Faith Community Churches, please call the appropriate parish office: Church of the Holy Family: 320-327-2356 Church of the Holy Trinity: 320-485-5651 Church of St. Pius X: 320-864-5162 Priest Meetings/Vacations Fr. Tony will be attending the Diocesesof New Ulm’s Priests’ Pension Board meeting on Tuesday afternoon in New Ulm. Church of the Holy Family WEEK AT A GLANCE Monday November 24, 2014 St. Andrew Dung-Lac, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs No Mass Tuesday November 25, 2014 St. Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin and Martyr 8:00 a.m. Mass (+Carolyn Pohlen) 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 9:00 a.m. CCW Quilting stitchers only 7:00 p.m. Parish Administrative Council meeting Wednesday November 26, 2014 8:00 a.m. Mass (+Joseph & Angela Rozeske, +Randy Ardolf and deceased relatives) 9:40 a.m. Cokato Manor rosary 10:00 a.m. Cokato Manor Mass (+Lillian, Otto, Julie and Gary Navratil) 1:30 p.m. Cedar Crest Communion service No Religious Education classes Thursday November 27, 2014 Thanksgiving Day 9:00 a.m. Mass for Thanksgiving (+Merlyn Wanous) Noon City of Silver Lake Thanksgiving Dinner Parish offices closed for Thanksgiving holiday Friday November 28, 2014 No Mass Parish offices closed for Thanksgiving holiday Saturday November 29, 2014 Noon Sacrament of Reconciliation 4:00 p.m. Mass (deceased Habisch and Miskovsky family members) Sunday November 30, 2014 First Sunday of Advent 8:00 a.m. Mass (+Donald Chap, +Richard Chap) 8:00 p.m. Mass (+Vicky Pulkrabek) DIOCESAN MINISTRIES APPEAL COMMITMENT SUNDAY: Thank you for your generosity to the 2014 Diocesan Ministries Appeal. Our gifts to the DMA do make a difference. We saw in the video last week the impact of our contribution on real people around the Diocese. By joining with others around the diocese in support of these ministries, we offer Catholic Charities counseling to our neighbors in need and we support programs for youth as well as adults in the Church who are doing Christ’s work. It is our contribution to the living water of Christ. If you haven’t made your pledge or given a gift, pick up that envelope and make your contribution now. Remember that your gift also supports the completion of the remodeling of the Church with new pews, carpet and air-conditioning. CHRISTMAS FLOWER AND DECORATION DONATIONS NEEDED: Next Sunday we begin our preparation for the coming of the Lord at Christmas with the celebration of the First Sunday of Advent. We are now accepting monetary donations for Christmas flowers and decorations in memory of or in honor of your loved ones. If you would like to make a donation forms are available on the table at the back of church, fill it out and return your donation to the parish office or in an envelope marked “Christmas Flowers” in the Sunday collection. The deadline for donations is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 15. Donations received after that time may not be included in the bulletin. THANKGIVING DINNER The City of Silver Lake and friends are hosting their 10th Annual Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, November 27, 2014 serving starts at noon. If you would like to assist in volunteering or donating, please call Bruce or Deb Bebo at 3207-3157 or the city office at 327-2412. If you are planning to attend or would like take out, please call ahead for reservations. COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN: Have you changed your phone number? As we are calling CCW members for various functions, we are finding that many land lines are no longer in service. If you have moved, changed your number, or are now using your cell phone as your main contact number, please call the parish office and let us know so we can update our records. Thank you. ROSARY SOCIETY: We invite men & women of the parish to join the confraternity and share in the abundance of graces, including extraordinary indulgences, applicable to the souls in purgatory. If interested in joining or for more information, contact Celia Knoll at the parish office 320-327-2356. BOBBI’S OFFICE HOURS AT HOLY FAMILY Tuesday & Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Celia & Lori are available to assist as schedules allow. THERE ARE MANY UNCLAIMED BOWLS AND PANS that need to be picked up. Please stop and check out by the back table or cupboard in the lower level of the church to see if one or more are yours. PRAYER NETWORK: Please pray for… Dave Perschau, Gilbert Stifter, Jim Condon, Roz O’Fallon, Margaret Schlueter, Colleen Carlson, Betty Pulkrabek, Wayne Ordahl, Ray & Rose Posusta, Duane Wanous, Irene Thurn, Scott Miska, Kloee Rae, Jason LeClaire, Ray Pavlish, Ray Bayerl, Glenn Pilarski, Cliff Knoll and 20 special intentions. WE ARE IN IMMEDIATE NEED of someone to be with the Blessed Sacrament for Adoration on Tuesday’s from 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., 10:00 - 11:00 hour. We also could use another person(s) for the 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. and the 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. times. Please pray that these times are filled, contact Celia Knoll 320-583-1320 or 320-327-2356. OUR PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY: We extend our sympathy to the family and friends of Paul Anderle Sr. who was buried this past week. May God receive him into eternal life. THIS WEEK THE TRAVELING CHALICE ROSARY LEADERS NEEDED: We are in need of Rosary Leaders for before Mass on Wednesday morning and a sub for both the weekday Masses and the 8:00 a.m. Sunday morning Mass. If you are interested, please contact Celia Knoll at the parish office 327-2356. will be at the home of Tony & Lavon Kielkucki Next week ~ November 30, 2014 Janice Konerza Please remember to return the chalice Saturday afternoon Church of the Holy Trinity WEEK AT A GLANCE Monday November 24, 2014 St. Andrew Dung-Lac, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs 8:15 a.m. School Mass (+Tim Culhane) Tuesday November 25, 2014 St. Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin and Martyr 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration 10:00 a.m. Mass at St. Mary’s 6:00 p.m. Mass (+Janet Bayerl) 7:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus meeting Wednesday November 26, 2014 8:15 a.m. Mass (+Rosemary Stifter) No school and school offices closed Parish office open No Religious Education classes Thursday November 27, 2014 Thanksgiving Day 9:00 a.m. Mass for Thanksgiving (+Tony, Rosella & Dan Remer) Parish & school offices closed for Thanksgiving holiday Friday November 28, 2014 No Mass Parish & school offices closed for Thanksgiving holiday Saturday November 29, 2014 9:00 a.m. Ministry workshop 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. Mass (+Jack Simonitch) Sunday November 30, 2014 First Sunday of Advent 9:30 a.m. Mass (l. & d. Knights of Columbus members) 5:30 p.m. Alpha MAKE-UP SESSION for Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors and Ushers who were not able to attend the workshop earlier in October will be held on Saturday, November 29, in the church, starting at 9:00 a.m. for Lectors, 9:30 a.m. for Eucharistic Ministers and 10:00 a.m. for Ushers. HOLY TRINITY YOUTH GROUP-CHRISTMAS CAROLING: The Youth Group will be going Christmas caroling on Saturday, December 6. We will meet at church at 1:00 p.m. Following caroling we will return to church and support the Fine Arts Chili Supper. Cost is $6.00 and is at your own expense. Then beginning at 6:00 p.m. we will be selling hot chocolate throughout downtown during the Winter Parade. Please sign up with Mrs. Kahle. HONORING HOLY TRINITY MILITARY: If a family member is currently serving in the military, we would like to add them to the board in the north entrance of the church. Also, we would like to update the information currently on the board. Please contact Karen Dawes at 320-485-4312 or [email protected] THE ANNUAL THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE at Holy Trinity for the McLeod Food Shelf is underway. Please bring your donations to the church and place on the table in the back of church. Cash donations are always appreciated. DIOCESAN MINISTRIES APPEAL COMMITMENT SUNDAY: Thank you for your generosity to the 2014 Diocesan Ministries Appeal. Our gifts to the DMA do make a difference. We saw in the video last week the impact of our contribution on real people around the Diocese. By joining with others around the diocese in support of these ministries, we offer Catholic Charities counseling to our neighbors in need and we support programs for youth as well as adults in the Church who are doing Christ’s work. It is our contribution to the living water of Christ. If you haven’t made your pledge or given a gift, pick up that envelope and make your contribution now. Remember that your gift also supports the completion of the new entrance to our church. CHRISTMAS FLOWER AND DECORATION DONATIONS NEEDED: Next Sunday we begin our preparation for the coming of the Lord at Christmas with the celebration of the First Sunday of Advent. We are now accepting monetary donations for Christmas flowers and decorations in memory of or in honor of your loved ones. If you would like to make a donation forms are available on the table at the entrance to church, fill it out and return your donation to the parish office or in an envelope marked “Christmas Flowers” in the Sunday collection. The deadline for donations is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 15. Donations received after that time may not be included in the bulletin. HOLY TRINITY MISSION TRIP 2015: HT Mission will host a Fall Breakfast this Sunday from 8:30-11:30 a.m. in the school cafeteria. This is a free-will donation breakfast and one of the main fundraisers for the June 2015 mission trip to Eagle Butte, SD. We are eager to serve you our scrumptious egg bake breakfast and give you a chance to meet the students participating in the trip this year. THE HOLY TRINITY RELIGIOUS ED students are again selling homemade fudge, made by Walnut Grove Mercantile in Marshall, MN. The cost is $5.00 per ½ lb. and $10.00 per lb. There are also two sugar free flavors. If you would like to place an order, please see any of the Re students or stop by the office. All orders and payment are due December 1 with deliver expected the week of December 15. CCW HOLIDAY DESSERT SOCIAL, CRAFTS, GIFTS & BAKE SALE will be held on Saturday, December 6 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the Blue Note Ballroom in conjunction with the Winsted Winter Festival. All ladies of the parish are welcome to bring baked goods for the bake sale to the Blue Note on Saturday morning from 7:15 - 9:45a.m. Come and get an early start on your Christmas shopping and enjoy all the activities that will be going on. ADVENT ANGEL GIFTS: Once again we will be participating in the McLeod County Advent Angel Program. Gift tags with suggested gifts are in the back of church. All gifts must be returned, UNWRAPPED, by Friday, December 5. You may drop the gifts off at the parish office or in the back of church by the choir loft steps. Thank you for your participation in this program. VOTIVE LIGHTS: In loving memory of Clarence & Gertrude Ogitziak; In loving memory of Kenneth J. Zimmermann; Very Special Intentions; Loving memory of Paul & Sally Millerbernd; Brian Allen Baldwin, life will never be the same; Loving memory of Linus, Magdalen, Reggie, Katie & Cliff Hertzog; Heimerl & Schmitt families; In memory of Eugene Fiecke & improved health for Larry & Kim Pogue & Janet Grimm; Loving memory of Leonard Rozeske; For Ben Weinbeck, forever loved & missed; Memory of Marty & Bill Mahon; Bill & Lydia Kopesky; Loving memory of Bernice Fiecke; Loving memory of Dawn Loew; Anton & Josephine Wiemiller family; Healing for Chad; Healing for Jay; Thanksgiving blessings for my family & friends; Intention of Allen Fiecke & Brad Swedberg. If you would like a votive light burnt for a loved one or a special intention please put $5.00 in an envelope marked with your intention and drop it in the collection or at the Parish Office. Church of St. Pius X WEEK AT A GLANCE Monday November 24, 2014 St. Andrew Dung-Lac, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs No Mass 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Christmas tree sales at Coborn’s Tuesday November 25, 2014 St. Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin and Martyr 8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer 8:20 a.m. School Mass (Peter & Pam Trutnau) Wednesday November 26, 2014 No School at St. Pius X Thanksgiving Break No Religious Education classes 7:00 p.m. Mass for Thanksgiving (+Orville Gehlen) Decorate church for Advent after Mass Thursday November 27, 2014 Thanksgiving Day No Mass No school at St. Pius X Thanksgiving Break Parish & school offices closed for Thanksgiving holiday Friday November 28, 2014 No Mass No School at St. Pius X Thanksgiving Break Parish & school offices closed for Thanksgiving holiday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Christmas tree sales at Coborn’s No Spanish Mass Saturday November 29, 2014 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Christmas tree sales at Coborn’s Noon Sacrament of Reconciliation 6:00 p.m. Mass (+Arthur & Ann Stuedemann) Sunday November 30, 2014 First Sunday of Advent 10:00 a.m. Mass (+Joe Zajicek) 11:30 a.m. Mass in Spanish (For the Parish) 12:30 p.m. Spanish Religious Education 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Christmas tree sales at Coborn’s TURKEY CARDS: we are collecting partially filled Coborn’s Turkey Cards to help our Catholic Schools Week Dinner. If you are not using them, please turn in your partially filled cards at the parish office before December 1. GLENCOE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS St. Christopher Council #4842 will celebrate corporate Communion at the 10:00 a.m. Mass December 7. Knights please gather at 9:20 a.m. and process into church as group at 9:25 a.m. to lead the Rosary at 9:30 a.m. ATTENTION MUSICIANS: If you ordered a psalm book and/or a supplement for your accompaniment book, they are in. Please stop by the island in the sacristy to pick up your marked materials. THANK YOU for your recent donation of 150 pounds to the McLeod Emergency Food Shelves. Your kindness and generosity is sincerely appreciated. McLeod Emergency Food Shelf Board of Directors OUR PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY: We extend our prayers and sympathy to the family of Angelica Salas and her son, Jorge (Lalo) Eduardo. Jorge was a first grader in our school. We ask that God might wrap them both in his life-giving love and send his consoling hope into the hearts of their family. A WAY TO HELP: Many people have been asking how they might extend help to the Salas family at this sad time. If you would like to help the family with a monetary gift, you can write a check to St. Pius X and drop it at the school or parish office. We will credit your donation to your parish records for tax purposes and make sure that the family receives the donation. DIOCESAN MINISTRIES APPEAL COMMITMENT SUNDAY: Thank you for your generosity to the 2014 Diocesan Ministries Appeal. Our gifts to the DMA do make a difference. We saw in the video last week the impact of our contribution on real people around the Diocese. By joining with others around the diocese in support of these ministries, we offer Catholic Charities counseling to our neighbors in need and we support programs for youth as well as adults in the Church who are doing Christ’s work. It is our contribution to the living water of Christ. If you haven’t made your pledge or given a gift, pick up that envelope and make your contribution now. Remember that your gift also supports repairs to the rectory and the parking lot retaining wall. HELP NEEDED TO CHANGE OUR MISSALS: On the first Sunday of Advent, November 30, we will begin using the 2015 edition of the “Breaking Bread” missals. That means we will have to remove the old missals from the covers and replace them with the new edition. Today we removed the covers from the missals. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, November 24-26, we could use your help in putting the new missals in the covers. We will set up a work space in the parish library. Stop in any time between 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and work for as long as you are able. Many hands will make light work and help us be ready for the beginning of Advent. Please call Kelly at the parish office to reserve a work time or e-mail her at [email protected] CHRISTMAS FLOWER AND DECORATION DONATIONS NEEDED: Next Sunday we begin our preparation for the coming of the Lord at Christmas with the celebration of the First Sunday of Advent. We are now accepting monetary donations for Christmas flowers and decorations in memory of or in honor of your loved ones. If you would like to make a donation please forms are available in the kiosk in the gathering area, fill it out and return your donation to the parish office or in an envelope marked “Christmas Flowers” in the Sunday collection. The deadline for donations is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 15. Donations received after that time may not be included in the bulletin. CCW ADVENT GATHERING: Thursday evening, December 4, all ladies of the parish are invited to gather for fun, fellowship and prayer in preparation of the coming of the Savior. In appreciation for everything that you do, we will begin the evening in church for the 5:30 p.m. Mass immediately followed by a dinner and celebration in the Sarto Room. Please sign-up on the bulletin board in the gathering area (preferably before Tuesday, November 25) or call the parish office. Looking forward to seeing many of you there! THE RE CONNECTION: Just a reminder there will be no RE class this Wednesday evening, November 26, in observance of Thanksgiving. Classes will resume Wednesday, December 3, So as y’all are goin’ over the ‘ol river and through those ‘ol woods, may your travels be safe, your celebrations hearty, and most importantly, may your pumpkin pie find you with just enough room left! Area Faith Community Schools News Holy Trinity School News Monday, Nov.24 8:15am - School Mass planned by Faculty/Staff Tues, Nov. 25 Students to Sharing and Caring Hands Wed. Nov. 26 thru Friday, Nov. 28 No School PAPER DRIVE: Thank you to everyone who saves their cardboard and paper for us. Please continue to save for our next Paper Drive on Saturday, December 6, from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. The trailer is located in the old MidAm parking lot. All proceeds from the paper drives go to the Fine Arts students to help them pay for their trip to New York City in March. CHILI SUPPER: The students going on the Fine Arts Trip to New York this Spring will be hosting a Chili Supper on Saturday, December 6, from 4:00-8:00 p.m. in the Church Social Hall. Tickets for $6.00 can be purchased from students going on the trip or at the door that evening. Go to the Winsted Winter Festival Parade and then come and warm up with a delicious bowl of Chili. SCIENCE FAIR: Did you miss or were you unable to go to the Science Fair meeting? It is not too late! Please contact Ms. Millerbernd or Ms. Hertel for an information packet and question approval form. You can also go to our website, www.winstedholytrinity.org , go to the bottom of the page, and click on parents, school and then science fair. Important: If you did go to the meeting and did not receive an email from Mrs. Whitaker, please contact her at [email protected] or call her at 952-454-1622. Upcoming Events November 24 November 26-28 December 4 December 8 December 9 December 11 December 15 December 18 December 23 December 24 – January 2 January 5 8:15 a.m. Mass NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break 8:15 a.m. Mass 8:15 a.m. Mass for Immaculate Conception Mid-quarter 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Elementary Christmas Program 8:15 a.m. Mass Maryknoll Missionary Katie Coldwell to visit Grades K-12 8:15 a.m. Mass Noon Holy Trinity School Reconciliation for Grades 3-12 8:15 a.m. Mass NO SCHOOL – Christmas Break Classes resume SAVE THE DATE: Holy Trinity Elementary Christmas Program, Tuesday, December 9. Grades K-6 will be at 1:00 p.m., and the Tiny Trojans Preschool and grades K-6 will be at 7:00 p.m. in the gym. St. Pius X School News KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHRISTMAS TREE LOT: The St. Pius X Christmas Tree Lot located by Coborn’s will be opening for two days before Thanksgiving on Sunday, November 23 and Monday, November 24 and then everyday November 28 through December 21. This very successful fundraiser for St. Pius X Catholic School is sponsored by our dedicated Knights. While the KCs do the prep work and our school families help sell the trees we still need additional help from parishioners to fill all of the shifts. If you are able to work a shift, please sign up on the sheets posted on the gathering space bulletin board. You can also email [email protected] or call the school 320-864-3214 and we can help you schedule a time. Thank you! SAVE THE DATE: St. Pius X Catholic School Christmas Program is Tuesday, December 16, 2014, 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the church. Upcoming Events November 23 November 25 November 26 November 27-28 November 28 December 1 December 2 December 5 December 8 December 11 December 12 December 16 December 19 December 23 December 24 – January 2 January 5 Pre Thanksgiving Christmas Tree Sales begins End of the 1st Trimester 8:20 a.m. Mass- Grade 4/5 planners No School- Teachers’ Workshop No School- Thanksgiving Break KC Christmas Tree Stand open for the season 2nd Trimester begins 8:20 a.m. Advent Mass 8:20 a.m. Mass- Grade 3 planners 8:20 a.m. Immaculate Conception Mass Non-uniform dress day 1:00 p.m. Grades 3-6 Reconciliation 8:20 a.m. Mass- Grade 2 planners 8:20 a.m. Advent Mass 11:30a.m.Grade 2 lunch invite 1:00 and 7:00 p.m. St Pius X Christmas program in church 8:20 a.m. Mass – Grade 1 planners 8:20 a.m. Mass NO SCHOOL – Christmas Break Classes resume Area Faith Community News THANKSGIVING MASSES: As we gather to give thanks to God for the many blessings in our lives you are invited to join your family’s celebration to the AFC’s celebration of God’s goodness at one of our Thanksgiving Masses. There will be Mass for Thanksgiving at St. Pius X on Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. and Holy Family and Holy Trinity will celebrate Thanksgiving Masses on Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m. Please join us in the Church’s great thanksgiving of the Eucharist. We also invite you to return part of God’s blessings in your life to the life and ministry of our parishes through the Thanksgiving collection. THE AFC PRAYER CHALLENGE CONTINUES: As we approach Thanksgiving we challenge families and individuals to pray the before and after meal prayers every time they eat. Every day can be a thanksgiving when we remember to thank God for his gifts to us. If you need help with learning these prayers we have prayer books that our young people use to learn their prayers available for $1.50 in each parish office. Hopefully praying for the faithful departed has become a regular part of your daily prayer. ST. PIUS X SCHOOL CHRISTMAS TREE SALES: St. Pius X School is selling Christmas trees in the parking lot of Coborn’s. This fund raiser will get you one of the nicest trees around, and help support Catholic education. Please think of St. Pius X School first when buying your Christmas tree this year. The hours of the stand are listed in the Week at a Glance section of the St. Pius X section of the bulletin. SUNDAY SUPPORT OF OUR PARISHES’ MISSIONS: Many people are attending Mass on any given weekend at a parish other than their own. We remind you that you can put your parish envelope in any of our AFC collections and it will be routed to your parish. Your support is vital to the mission and ministry of our parishes, and we remind you that you can support your parish no matter where you attend Mass in the AFC. AFC DIRECTORY UPDATE: Due to some roster issues between Lifetouch’s and our computers, the proofing of the directory required a second printing of the proof and more work by the committee to create a final version of the directory. Our hope now is to have the directory to you by sometime in December. We thank our committee for their attention to detail and their discovery of some major problems with the first version of the directory. SALVATION ARMY SEARCHING FOR RED KETTLE VOLUNTEERS: The Salvation Army 2014 Red Kettle Campaign is looking for bell ringers at Coborn’s in Glencoe. This would be a great way for Confirmation students to get service hours. If you are interested in helping please contact Rita Weber, McLeod Count Coordinator, at 320-864-6657 or 320-296-0130. You can also e-mail her at [email protected]. COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING FELLOWSHIP DINNER PLANNED: Glencoe area churches are sponsoring a Thanksgiving fellowship dinner on Thursday, November 27 at the First Congregational Church in Glencoe. Starting at noon they will serve a Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings. Everyone is invited to attend. RSVP requested, but not required, by Sunday, November 23rd, by calling 864-3855. Leave your name and the number of people in your party. If you can’t call ahead, you are still welcome. Transportation is available upon request. There is no charge for this dinner although a free-will offering will be accepted to support the local food shelf. DIOCESE OF NEW ULM ADVENT PRAYER SERVICE AT HOLY TRINITY THIS YEAR: All families, especially those with children, are invited to attend an Advent Prayer Service with Bishop John M. LeVoir on Sunday, December14. The service is at 2:00 p.m. in Winsted at the Church of the Holy Trinity. This service is designed to help us focus on Advent and prepare for the true meaning of Christmas, centered on the birth of Jesus. Families are encouraged to bring the Baby Jesus figure from their home nativity set. The figure will be blessed by Bishop LeVoir individually as families come forward in procession. There will be a blessing on families and expectant mothers as they prepare for Jesus’ birth in their hearts. A “swaddling clothes” collection (blankets, sleepers, layette items, etc.) will be taken for babies in need and given to the Friends of San Lucas, area Birthright Centers, or First Choice Pregnancy Services. Cash donations will be taken to First Choice Pregnancy Services in New Ulm. PARENTS OF GRADE SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN: Children in Kindergarten – Grade 6 are invited to a Christmas craft morning sponsored by the Holy Family/St. Pius X Youth Group on Saturday, December 13 from 9:00 a.m. – noon. Children received a flyer with information about the day and a registration form on the back either in school or at their religious education class last week. Remember we have room for 60 kids and the registration deadline is Wednesday, December 3. THE COLLECTION for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) provides funding for groups that make lasting change and uplift the poor in the United States. CCHD grants improve education, support economic development, and help communities provide housing in low-income neighborhoods. Help us to continue to defend human dignity and aid those living on the margins of society. Please give to the CCHD Collection. Upcoming Community Events please see bulletin board for more information SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23: Common Cup Ministry Churches 8th Annual Coming Together in Song VIII concert, Hutchinson, 3:00 p.m., Hutchinson High School, No Charge for Concert; Free Will Offering SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23: St. Mary’s Care Center Christmas Sale, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23: Silver Lake American Legion Post 141 Breakfast, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the Legion Club. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23: 27th Annual Men’s Ham Dinner, Church of St. Mary, New Ulm, .10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., also Bake Sale, Homemade pies and Raffle SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6: Christmas Bazaar, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., First Congregational Church, Glencoe. Live music by Creekside Jazz. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6: 13th Annual Trees & Traditions, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Christ the King Lutheran Church, Hutchinson. Saturday, December 6: Bake Sale and Chili Luncheon, Prairie Community church, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7: CRAYO and Crow River Singers present Handel’s Messiah and other selections, 4:00 p.m. at Hutchinson HS, Adult: $10.00, Senior: $5.00, Student: $5.00; $5.00 max per family, refreshments after concert SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7: Lester Prairie Lions Community Breakfast, 9:00 a.m. – noon, Lester Prairie City Hall. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7: BASICS Holiday Concert, (Brothers and Sisters in Christ Singers), St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Stewart, 3:00 p.m., a free will donation lunch will follow, proceeds from concert and lunch to further the BASICS music ministry.. 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