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ST. BERNARD
CHURCH OF
THE
ASCENSION
CHURCH &
SCHOOL
SACRAMENTS
323 Reform St. North
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
Contact Information
Fr. Gregory Abbott, Pastor
Rectory & Parish Office … 467-3351
Website ……www.ascensionnya.org
Email:[email protected]
Parish Office Hours: Mon. , Tues.,
Thurs., & Fri. 10 am—2pm.
Trustees
Gary Widmer ……………. 467-3082
John (Jack) Lano .……….. 467-3765
Parish Council Chairperson
Brian Willems ….………… 467-9654
Communion for Homebound
Rita Fahey……………….....467-6478
DRE for 6th—10th Grades
Julie Kleindl………….…… 442-5803
DRE for Pre-k-5th Grades
Kara Wickenhauser………. 466-4719
Prayer Chain
Carol Donnay ……………. 467-2183
Lucy Kostecka …………... 467-2576
E-mail: [email protected]
Adoration Coordinator
Jan Johnson……………952-412-4900
Music Liturgy
Marilee Widmer ………… 467-3082
Social Hall Bookings
Parish Office …..…………. 467-3351
Catholic United Financial
Dennis Stoks …………952-240-5001
Knights of Columbus-Grand
Knight Gerald Milz….……...467-3186
Baptisms:
By appointment.
Marriage Arrangements
The couple should contact the priest as
soon as they become engaged.
They must meet with the priest twice before
setting a marriage date. These two meetings
need to be completed 6 months before the
proposed date.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Ascension—Sat. 4:15—4:45 pm.
St. Bernard —Mon. 8:30 am.
Sat. 7:15—7:45 pm.
Additionally by appointment.
Communion for Homebound
Call parish office.
Anointing of the Sick
Call the parish office at any time.
MASS SCHEDULE
Ascension-Weekend-Sat. 5 pm. Sun. 8 am.
Weekday –Tuesday 7:15 am.
St. Bernard-Weekend-Sat. 8 pm. Sun. 10am.
Weekday–Mon. Wed. & Fri. 8:00 am.
Bulletin Co-editors
212 Church St. East
Cologne, MN 55322
Contact Information
Fr. Gregory Abbott, Pastor
Sr. Jancy Nedumkallel, Principal
Rectory & Parish Office …… 466-2031
Parish Information E-mail:
[email protected]
Bookkeeper E-mail:
[email protected]
Bulletin E-mail:
[email protected]
School - Pre K—6th Grade … 466-5917
School Information E-mail:
[email protected]
Website ... www.st-bernard-cologne.org
Convent …………………….. 466-5620
Patricia Quinn……….…….…....466-3304
E-mail …[email protected] Parish Office Hours: Monday, Tues
David Dettmann ………….…….467-2268 day & Wednesday 9am-1pm.
[email protected] Trustees
Joint Bulletin published weekly at:
Leonard Hoen …...…………. 466-2088
www.ascensionnya.org &
Andrew Kleindl.…….……….442-5803
www.st-bernard-cologne.org
Finance Council Chairperson
SCRIPTURE READINGS
For the week of Dec. 28, 2014 – Jan. 3 , 2015
12/28 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and
Joseph: Sir 3:2-6,12-14 * Ps 128:1-2,3,4-5 *
Col 3:12-21 * Lk 2:22-40.
12/29 (St. Thomas Becket): 1 Jn 2:3-11 * Ps
96:1-2,2-3,5-6 * Lk 2:22-35.
12/30: 1 Jn 2:12-17 * Ps 96:8-9,10 * Lk 2:36-40.
12/31 (St. Sylvester): 1 Jn 2:18-21 * Ps 96:1-2,11
-12,13* Jn 1:1-18.
1/1/2015 Mary, the Holy Mother of God: Nm
6:22-27 * Ps 67:2-3,5,6,8 * Gal 4:4-7 * Lk 2:1621.
1/2 Sts. Basil and Gregory Nazianzen: 1 Jn
2:22-28 * Ps 98:1,2-3,3-4 * Jn 1:19-28.
1/3 (The Most Holy Name of Jesus): 1 Jn 2:29—
3:6 * Ps 98:1,3-4,5-6 * Jn 1:29-34.
Copyright 2014 by Creative Communications for
the Parish. Used with permission.
Bernie J. Shambour…… 952-466-5928
Parish Council Chairperson
Carol Symanitz……….…651-331-8665
School Advisory
Council Chairperson
Pam Kunkel ..…………….952-467-3222
Faith Formation Coordinator
FaithFormation@ st-bernard-cologne.org
Ladies Guild President
Monica Kooiman …………... 466-5769
Prayer Chain
Patsy Quinn….. ……….……. 466-3304
Lori Kasel [email protected]
Adoration Coordinator
Helen Nicklaus …………….. 466-2000
Catholic United Financial
Helen Hilgers ………………. 466-5567
THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSPEH – DECEMBER 28, 2014
PARISHIONERS SPEAK: The 3 LEGGED
STOOL
CALENDAR FOR ASCENSION
AND ST. BERNARDS’ PARISHES
Family Meals + Family Prayer + Sunday Mass =
Stronger Families
Dec. 31-At St. Bernard’s-8:00 pm-Mass for Holy
Day of Obligation, Mary Mother of God
Jan 1-At Ascension-There will be no Adoration
of the Blessed Sacrament due to thru New Years
Day Holiday.
Jan. 1-At Ascension-8:00 am-Mass for Holy Day
of Obligation, Mary Mother of God
Jan. 1-At St. Bernard’s-10:00 am-Mass for Holy
Day of Obligation, Mary Mother of God
Jan. 4-At Ascension-Fellowship Sunday after
Mass
Jan. 4-At Ascension-KC Bingo 1:00-3:00 pm
Jan. 6-No AM Mass at Ascension
Jan. 8-18-At Ascension-KC Paper drive
LEG #1 Family Meals:
We are a retired couple with 3 adult children, all
married with two children each. We have 3
grandsons and 3 granddaughters. I was 21 when
my daughter was born. My husband and I were
getting used to be married and parents. We
loved being parents even if life got very
busy. My husband worked fulltime in the city
and we had a little farm and livestock. I stayed
home with the children for 16 years. We always
had our evening meal together and prayed before eating. We had a small window for the
evening to be together. We would sit down for
supper as soon as my husband came home and
he would take some time to play with the kids
and then would go outside to do the evening
chores. Often the kids were in bed by the time he
came in.
As they grew older they would help with the
chores. Meal time was often fun as everyone had
something to say about their day. Sometimes
not so much fun, for example one evening we
were having pork chops. My daughter had a
fondness for a pig she named Porky
Butch. There came a time he had to go to market. Her brother's teased her and said the Pork
Chops were from Porky Butch. She was not happy. Then one night my husband insisted one son
eat meat loaf. Not good, I’m surprised we didn't
see it coming out of his ears as he was trying so
hard not to swallow. --A married couple parishioners
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: Making family
meals a priority?
Jesus, Mary and Joseph, pray for us!
Fr. Gregory
A BRIGHT FUTURE AHEAD FOR GUARDIAN ANGELS SCHOOL, CHASKA
We want to inform our parishioners, school families,
neighboring parishes and other partners in Catholic Education that Guardian Angels School will be open for the
2015-16 school year and that we are not discussing closing our school. We are discontinuing our afternoon daycare program only. While we are making changes, there
is an engaging and energetic atmosphere in our school
and we are looking forward to a bright future and providing Catholic Education for many years to come. Enrollment for the next school year will begin in January,
please contact the school office for more information 952
-227-4010.
MATTHEW 25:14-30
Did you look up this passage as I invited you to in the
December 7th bulletin? January 4-9, 2015 I will be attending the National Leadership Roundtable—Toolbox
for Pastoral Management in St. John’s Florida (bummer
location!). I want to learn how to be a better pastor. This
seminar was recommended to me by the archdiocese as
one means to assist in helping me to become a better pastor. Review information about the program at: http://
www.theleadershiproundtable.org/TLR/aboutus/
programs/toolbox.html. I will leave the covering priest’s
phone number on our answering machines for emergencies. Fr. Gregory
Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God.
Masses, Dec. 31st. 8PM at St. Bernard; Jan. 1st
8AM at Ascension; 10AM at St. Bernard.
Church of the Ascension
Norwood Young America, MN
Gifts for the Baby Jesus – Birthright
We are again collecting Gifts for the Baby Jesus,
including clothing, blankets, or anything that can be
used by a baby or its mother. They will be given to
Birthright to assist mothers who are uncertain about
their pregnancies during a difficult time. Gifts may
be placed by Mary’s altar or around the crib during
Advent through January 4th. Checks are also welcome and should be made out to Birthright and
placed in the collection in a marked envelope.
Save the date:
All ladies of the parish are asked to attend a meeting of
the Ladies Funeral Guild on Jan. 20th
at 6:30 p.m. in the Social Hall.
More information will
follow.
KC UPCOMING EVENTS
KC’s will be hosting Fellowship Sunday on Jan. 4th
following the 8 a.m. Mass. All are invited to join
us for some good food and good fellowship.
The KC’s will also be hosting “BINGO” on Sunday, Jan. 4th from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Hamburgers
and other treats will be served. Proceeds go to help
our parish and our community.
December 28th
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
For all families: That they may foster a loving
environment that welcomes new life;
We pray to the Lord:
There will not be Adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament on Jan. 1st, New Year’s Day.
Volunteer Needed
A volunteer is needed to oversee Ascension’s
boilers, the water/sewer system, and report problems in a timely manner. Must be 18 years or older, and be able to obtain and maintain a valid State
of Minnesota Special Engineer license. For information, please contact Jack Lano at 952-237-3265.
KC PAPER DRIVE
The Ascension Knights of Columbus
will be having a paper drive January 8-18
in the parking lot of Ascension.
Thank you for your support.
Church of St. Bernard
Cologne, MN
Important Dates
December 22 – January 2rd Christmas Vacation
January 5
School Resumes
January 12
School Advisory Committee Mtg. at 7pm
January 10 First Reconciliation Retreat for 2 Graders
January 16
End of second quarter
January 17
First Reconciliation
January 19
No School - Teacher workshop
January 22
Report cards
January 25-30
Catholic Schools Week
(all week event will be given)
January 25
Catholic Schools Week
Opening Mass at 10:00AM Pancake Breakfast/Bake sale
February 15
Winter Carnival
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, January 7th, after the
8:00 a.m. Mass until 8:00 p.m. Please sign up for an hour or
half-hour at the Scrip Table. A suggestion for a good New
Year resolution for 2015 : "Sign up for Adoration every
first Wednesday". Jesus Loves You!
Thank you to all who donated items to the Mitten Tree:
We collected: 24 Hats/Knit Caps, 1 pr. of Booties, 3
Scarfs, 3 sets of Hats & Mittens. 17 pr. Of Gloves and 3
pr. of Mittens. The items were taken to the Southwest
Carver County Food Shelf and were included in their
Christmas gift distribution. We would like to thank Doreen
Walter for taking the donated items to the Food Shelf.
Thank you to all involved in the new altar flood lighting.
The material cost is less than $800 and was paid with funds
from the Sister Christa Fund. Installation was donated by
John Eiden, Dave Cebulla and Roger Storms.
The light bulbs are LED at 19 watts for each bulb, with an
expected life of 36 years based on operating 3 hours per
day.
These 6 Led bulbs consume a total of 114 watts, which is
less than the one 150 watt bulb that was removed, the old
fixture was attached to the right front hanging light fixture.
SAVE THE DATE: The Evening of Reflection has been
changed to March 1st 2015, due to the NFL Playoffs.
It will be held from 4:15-8pm at St Bernard Church, open to
all Parishioners and St Bernard School Families.
Stewardship of Treasure
Budget for Week
4,803.00
Contributions 12-10-14 thru 12-16-14
4,965.02
Total Actual Collection YTD
88,654.56
YTD Collection Over (Under) Budget
(5,726.44)
As of December 16th, we have a total of $8,524.06
borrowed funds to pay expenses.
Forward in Faith
Envelope Income
600.00
Electronic Donations
721.67
Forward in Faith Total
1,321.67
CHURCH OF ST. BERNARD
STEWARDSHIP OF TIME
AND LITURGY SCHEDULE
December 29, 2014 through January 4, 2015
LECTORS: Dec. 31–8 pm. Julie Kleindl
January 1st —10 am. Rob Wickenhauser
Saturday 8:00pm. Roger Storms
Sunday 10:00 am. Lori Kasel
SERVERS: Weekdays: St. Bernard School Student
Dec. 31st 8pm. Amy Wickenhauser &
Corin Schwartz
Jan. 1st 10 am. Kenny Feist & Jack Rademacher
Saturday 8pm. Caleb Wickenhauser &
Mitchell Weiland
Sunday 10:00am. Carli Cebulla & Abby Kunkel
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER CUP MINISTERS
Dec. 31st 8pm. Darin Feist Andy Kleindl & Carol Hoen
Jan. 1st 10 am. Sr. Parnitha Eileen Fasching Sr. Jancy
Saturday 8:00pm Irene Drees
Sunday 10:00am. Tom Kasel
USHERS: Dec. 31 8pm. Ralph Laumann &
Bob Rademacher
Jan. 1st. 10 am. Mike Pawelk & Leo Willems
Saturday 8:00 pm Bob Rademacher & Ben Roufs
Sunday 10:00 am. Leo Willems & James Storms
GREETERS: Dec. 31st 8 pm. Carol Laumann
Jan. 1st 10 am. Brian Vos
Saturday
8:00 pm. Carol Hoen
Sunday
10:00 am. Bob Rademacher
GIFT BEARERS: Dec. 31st 8 pm.
Jan 1st. 10 am. Dec. 31st. & Jan. 1st. Volunteers
Saturday 8:00 pm. Irene & Hilary Drees
Sunday 10:00 am. Lori & Tom Kasel
MASS SCHEDULE
INTENTIONS:
Saturday Dec. 27 8:00 pm. People of the Parish
Sunday
Dec. 28 10:00 am. Triumph of the
Crucified Innocence
Monday
Dec. 29 8:00 am. †Hilbert Knauer
Tuesday
Dec. 30
No Mass
Wednesday Dec. 31 8:00 pm. People of the Parish
Thursday Jan. 1 10:00 am. Rita Peters (Ill)
Friday
Jan. 2 8:00 am. †Madelyn Guettler
Saturday Jan. 3 8:00 pm People of the Parish
Sunday
Jan. 4 10:00 am. †Dave & Kaye
Seggelke
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Monday 8:30 a.m.; Saturday: 7:15-7:45 p.m.
CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION
STEWARSHIP OF TIME
Dec. 29 through Jan. 4
SERVERS:
Jan. 1 8:00 am: Josh & Zach Gallus
Sat. 5:00 pm: Karl & Emma Dettmann
Sun. 8:00 am: Kennedy Pexa, Dan Whitaker
LECTORS:
Jan. 1 8:00am: Karl Dettmann
Sat. 5:00 pm: Joe Lemmer
Sun. 8:00 am: Brian Willems
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
Jan. 1 8:00 am: Cheryl Coyle
Sat. 5:00pm: Pat Johnson, Deb Prchal, Pam Stoks
Sun. 8:00 am: Cheryl Coyle, Amy Gallus, Dale Lemmer
COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND:
Jan. 4: Joe & Diane Weckmann
Jan. 11: Tim & Rita Fahey
USHERS FOR JANUARY:
Sat. 5:00 pm: Dave Donnay & Mark Donnay
Sunday 8:00 am: Justin Bucketin & Steve Coyle
SACRISTAN:
Jan. 1 8:00 am: Pam Stoks
Sat. 5:00 pm: Sherry Witte
Sun. 8:00 am: Kathy Kloempken
GREETERS:
Jan. 1 8:00 am: Pat Johnson
Sat. 5:00 pm: Sheila Hart
Sun. 8:00 am: Sue Schultz
MASS SCHEDULE INTENTIONS
Monday Dec. 29
No Mass
Tuesday
Dec. 30 7:15 am Respect for Human Life
Wednesday Dec. 31
No Mass
Thursday Jan. 1 8:00 am All Parishioners
Friday
Jan. 2
No Mass
Sat.
Jan.3 5:00 pm Clarence Green †
Sun.
Jan. 4 8:00 am All Parishioners
Weekly Collection
December 14, 2014
Weekly Operating Budget:
$2,963.00
Contributions:
$2,963.00
Weekly Budget YTD:
$71,112.00
Actual Collection YTD:
$62,065.69
YTD collected Over (Under) Budget: ($9,046.31)
Capital Improvement:
$140.00
Capital Improvement Fund Total:
$14,492.34
Food Shelf TTD:
$763.15
Religious Retirement Fund:
$978.00
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612-910-2365
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