Church of St. Nicholas
15862 Co Rd 165, Watkins, MN 55389
Baptism of the Lord
January 4, 2015
PARISH STAFF
PARISH ORGANIZATION LEADERS
Fr. Thomas Olson
398-2229
Brenda Kraemer, Secretary
764-7345
Sandy Stang, Parish Nurse
764-2030
Julene Faber, Musician
685-7211
Melanie Pauls, Musician
309-5043
Mat & Barb Walz, Rel. Ed Coordinators
685-7376
Cell phone
320-217-4531
*Bulletin Deadline is Thursday at 9am
*Email: [email protected]
*Website: www.churchofsaintnicholas.com
*Usual Office Hours of Secretary are Monday and
Thursday from 9:00 to 11:30am.
Christian Women, Anita Neu
685-3287
Men’s Society, David Stang
764-5339
Catholic United, Barb Walz
685-7376
Prayer Line, Sue Frank
[email protected] OR 764-9112
Ministry Scheduler, Annette Stang
764-5339
Parish Council, John Schutz
764-6171
Parish Council, Vicki Landwehr
764-6603
Parish Council, Robert Kraemer
685-3715
Parish Council, Marion Frank
764-9111
Parish Council, Paul Ludwig
764-2336
Parish Council, Angie Spitzley
453-2091
Trustee, Mike Kuechle
685-3225
Trustee, Mary Caskey
597-2854
MASS SCHEDULE
Jan 10
Saturday
Jan 11
Sunday
Jan 12
Monday
Jan 13
Tuesday
Jan 14
Wednesday
Jan 15
Thursday
Jan 16
Friday
Jan 17
Saturday
Jan 18
Sunday
Baptism of the Lord
Baptism of the Lord
Weekday
Weekday
Weekday
Weekday
Weekday
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
{SN} 7:30 pm
{SN} 10:00 am
{SA}8:00
{SN} 8:00 am
{SA}8:30 am
{SN} 8:00 am
NO MASS
{SN} 7:30 pm
{SN} 10:00 am
People of the Parish
+Harold & Leona Hemmesch
+Ben & Mary Neu
+Jean Flaschenriem
+Jerome Schwartz
+Amanda Stommes
Weekend Masses at St. Anne’s in Kimball are Saturday at 5:00 pm and Sunday at 8:00 am.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday at 7:00 pm at St. Nicholas.
Weddings: Engaged couples should see the pastor at least 6 months before the planned wedding date.
Anointing of the Sick: Call the parish office for homebound or hospitalized.
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
Jan 17 at 7:30 pm
Jan 18 at 10:00 am
Eucharistic Ministers
Anita Neu
Elmer Neu
Barb Walz
Brenda Kraemer
Marion Frank
Elmer Frank
Servers
Damian Lincoln
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Connor 25
Lincoln
Ushers
Ron Steil
Art Faber
Lector
Elmer Neu
Sarah Kraemer
Kathy Kraemer
John Hopfer
Jerry Boeckmann
Shirley Kuechle
Baptismal Class:
The next Baptismal Class will be held on January 22, 2015 at 7 pm at St. Anne’s Church. This class is
for all expectant parents who have never taken this class OR you have not taken this class in our parish before. It should be
taken BEFORE the birth of your child. Both parents are expected to attend. Call St. Anne’s to register at 398-2211. If you
know of someone who should take this class, please tell them!
Mass Server Training/New Lectors & Eucharistic Ministers:
Fr. Tom will be training new Mass Servers on
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Wednesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 28 during our Religious Ed class time. Any child, grade 3 and above, that is interested in
becoming a Mass Server can attend these training sessions. Please let Annette Stang know which Mass time you prefer. Also, any adults
interested in becoming a Lector or Eucharistic Minister can contact Annette. The training time for these two ministries has not been decided
yet. Contact Annette at 764-5339 or her email at [email protected].
Honoring Marriage Day:
Bishop Donald Kettler will host a special Mass for couples celebrating 5, 25, 40, 50 or 60 years of
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marriage. If you are celebrating one of these anniversaries in 2015, please submit your name and years of marriage by February 1 to the
Parish Office either by message at 764-7345 or email at [email protected].
Readings for the Week:
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Monday, Jan. 12 : Heb 1:1-6 / Mk 1:14-20
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Tuesday, Jan. 13 : Heb 2:5-12 / Mk 1:21-28
Wednesday, Jan. 14 : Heb 2:14-18 / Mk 1:29-39
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Thursday, Jan. 15 : Heb 3:7-14 / Mk 1:40-45
Friday, Jan. 16 : Heb 4:1-5, 11 / Mk 2:1-12
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Stewardship of Treasure Jan. 4, 2015
Adult
Youth
Loose
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Stewardship Thought:
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We offer up our praise, prayers,
and stewardship all to your glory, Lord. You gave us everything we
have and we give back with a thankful heart.
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Christmas
Thanksgiving
Solemnity of Mary
Votive Stand
$XXX (3 gifts)
$XXX (1 gift)
$XXX (21 gifts)
$XXX
Energy Needs
Immaculate Conc.
St. Cloud Visitor
$XXX (3 gifts)
$XXX (1 gift)
$XXX (1 gift)
Gospel Connection:
Kailey was about to turn eight. When her mom and dad asked her what she wanted for her birthday, Kailey's
request stunned them. She wanted shoes. Three-hundred-fifty pairs of them, to be exact. Her parents did not take her request too seriously,
but Kailey asked again and again. Kailey saw a story on the Disney Channel about another girl who collected shoes for children from poor
families and Kailey decided that's what she wanted to do. Kailey thought it would be neat to pass shoes on to other kids who needed them to
be able to do the same things she enjoys doing, like go to school and play outside. So, for her birthday, she asked for 350 pairs of shoes. Her
parents posted the request on Facebook and Kailey's birthday request went viral. The response exceeded their wildest expectations. Kailey
was receiving packages and donations every day for weeks after the posting. "Kailey's Fantabulous Footwear," as she named the project,
collected more than 400 pairs of shoes. Kailey and her family donated the shoes to Cradles to Crayons, a nonprofit organization that provides
children living in homeless or low-income situations with the essential items they need to thrive at home, at school and at play. Kailey's
parents are understandably proud. Her mother says the lesson in generosity was the greatest gift. "Listen to your kids when they want to do
something . . . get them involved in the community, let them come and help." "It's emotional," Kailey's proud dad says. "It just makes you
feel so good that we've raised a child who cares to take care of others before she takes care of herself."
A little girl's generosity "tears open the heavens," enabling the love of God to come down and fill her small corner of the earth with
hope and joy. As God expresses his pleasure in his Beloved Son at Jesus' baptism in today's Gospel, God speaks his same joy and love in our
own simple and ordinary attempts to imitate Jesus' compassion, justice and reconciliation. May the Spirit we received at our own baptisms
continue to move us to do the work of Jesus' Gospel, to "tear open the heavens" and give voice to the love of God in our homes and schools
and communities and churches.
Religious Education News:
The next class will be on Wednesday, January 14, 2015.
Men’s Society to Host Videos:
The Men’s Society now has the Catholic Faith Explained series called “Symbolon” from the
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Augustine Institute. Please join us in the Church basement after Mass on Sunday, January 18 to view the first installment. Come and see!
All Parishioners are welcome to attend! Refreshments will be served.
March For Life:
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Thursday, January 22 marks the Annual March For Life held at the Minnesota State Capital in St. Paul. Free busing
will once again be provided. The bus leaves the Church parking lot in Richmond at 8:30 am and stops at Rockville’s Church at 8:45am. The
event begins with a prayer service at St. Paul’s Cathedral followed by the march and a short program. We will return by approximately 3 pm.
Dress for the weather, as the event is held outdoors. Your presence will send a clear message to our lawmakers regarding the right to life!
For more information and to reserve your seat, call Linda Pederson at 597-4667.
Mardi Gras:
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You are invited to attend Catholic Charities Mardi Gras 2015 on Saturday, January 31 from 5:30 – 11:30 pm. at the River’s
Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud. Enjoy hors-d’oeuvres, silent auction, wine pull, jazz pianist Andrew Walesch, a gourmet dinner and
dancing to The Fabulous Armadillos. The event supports Catholic Charities Emergency Services food shelf and Catholic Charities Domus
Transitional Housing, a facility for homeless women and their children. Get your discounted tickets for $95 by going to www.ccstcloud.org.
Community Events:
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Sunday, January 11 : Rocori Band Boosters Breakfast at St. Boniface Church in Cold Spring. Serving French toast & scrambled eggs
from 9 am to Noon. Proceeds will go toward support of the Rocori Band Program.
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Sunday, February 1 : “Come in from the Cold” Breakfast at St. Wendelin Parish in Luxemburg. Serving all you can eat ham & cheese
omelets, sausage, potatoes, and more from 8:30 am to Noon. There will be a bake sale & Raffle drawing.
March 20-22, 2015 is the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend in Baxter, MN. For registration contract Alan & Missy at
[email protected] or 888-455-3496. Learn how to renew your marriage & draw closer to God!
Mark your Calendar and plan on attending:
Winter Warm Up
January 25, 2015 from 11 am to 3 pm
Pizza, salad, chips & desserts will be served
Free-will offering
Many games will be available to play with your neighbors. The whole
family is invited to attend!
Hourly door prizes will be drawn with our grand prize drawing for a
Kindle Fire HD!
No tickets/chances to purchase, only need to be present!