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MISSION STATEMENT
We, the people of St Mary Help of
Christians Parish,
are called to love and serve the
Lord through our lives.
Established in 1856,the church is
the cornerstone
around which we have built our
community of faith.
We encourage all to participate
through
worship, education, and sharing
of their gifts and talents.
With the strength of our families,
the optimism of our youth, and
the wisdom of our seniors,
we strive to be advocates of the
“Good News”
as we continue to grow and
change.
March 2000
PARISH OFFICE:
320-252-1799
School: 320-251-3937
Website: www.SMHOC.org
PASTORAL STAFF
Fr. Jose Edayadiyil, Pastor
Deacon Ken Rosha,
Pastoral Associate
Bonnie Van Heel,
School Principal of K-6
Shelly Gohmann,
Parish Secretary
Jan Minke,
Faith Formation Director
Deb Klaverkamp
Youth Coordinator
Kathy Waletzko,
Music Director
WORSHIP:
LITURGY SCHEDULE
Weekend Mass:
Sun. 8:00 & 10:00am
Sat. evening at 5:00 pm
Daily Mass: 8:00 am
Wednesday,
Thursday & Friday
Tuesday evening 6:00 pm
RECONCILIATION
Fridays at 7:30am and Sat.
at 4:15pm or by appointment
NEW PARISHIONERS
We welcome you as a new
member of our faith
community. Call the parish
office for information.
BAPTISM PREP
Sessions held 2nd Monday
every other month.
Call the Parish Office to
register.
MARRIAGE PREP
Arrangements must be
made at least 6 months
before wedding. Call the
Parish Office.
RCIA “RITE OF CHRISTIAN
INITIATION OF ADULTS”
Anyone interested in
becoming a member of
the Catholic Faith call the
Parish Office.
Welcome to St. Mary Help of Christians Parish, St. Augusta
January 18, 2015
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
From Deacon Ken, Pastoral Associate:
Mass Intentions for the Week
Monday - No Mass
Tuesday 6:00 pm Special Intention
Wednesday 8:00 am Doug Schwinghammer
Thursday 8:00 am Maddy Mehr
Friday 8:00 am Ellen Hurrle
Saturday 5:00 pm Deceased George Thole Family
Sunday 8:00 am Parishioners
10:00 am Louise Gohmann
Readings for This Sunday
1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19
1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20
John 1:35-42
Readings for Next Sunday
Jonah 3:1-5, 10
1 Corinthians 7:29-31
Mark 1:14-20
Servers This Weekend
5:00 pm Emma Harens & Ayanna Heaton
8:00 am Sarah Zieglmeier & Nevin Bloom
10:00 am Madison Perreault & Alexis Streit
Servers Next Weekend
5:00 pm Isaac Voigt & Trevor Voigt
8:00 am Andrew Hayward & Karissa Lintgen
10:00 am Logan Haselkamp & Tyler Haselkamp
Parish Support
Adult
Youth
Christmas
Solemnity of Mary
Votive Lights
Organ Restoration
School Endowment
$4,140.55
21.13
100.00
100.00
34.50
1.00
11.00
Our Parish’s Stewardship
Last Week Regular Collection
Amount Needed per Budget
Over (under) budget this week
Over (under) budget YTD
$4,340.55
$6,923.00
($2,582.45)
507.15
Sound System
Goal
Income Received
Balance
$20,000.00
$
0.00
$ 3,040.00
Nursery Next Sunday, January 25
Cyndi & Seth Walls
Banns of Marriage
I - Jillian Donabauer & Curran Poganski
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2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time: It is hard to believe, but in 4 ½ weeks, Lent will begin on Ash
Wednesday, February 18th. Having just celebrated Advent and Christmas, a season marking
the coming of the Lord, we now begin to see the
adult Jesus at work as He begins to call His disciples to follow him. Through our own baptism, we also are called to walk the journey of
discipleship. Today would be a good day to
reflect on how we too have been called by the
Lord in our baptism.
2015 March for Life: Takes place this Thursday,
January 22nd, with an Ecumenical Prayer Service
(10:30 a.m.) and March for Life (noon) at the Cathedral of St. Paul. A complimentary bus will leave St.
Anthony’s parish in St. Cloud after the 7:15 a.m.
Mass (approximately 8 a.m.), returning around 3:00
p.m., with boarding at 7:45 a.m. Bring your own
lunch. If you plan to ride the bus, call 252-4721 or
email [email protected]. Free will offerings will
be accepted towards the cost of the bus.
Lenten Bible Study: I will be offering a Lenten Bible study using the book “Jesus’ Journey to the
Cross: A Love Unto Death” by Jeanne Kun, from
Word Among Us Press. It will tentatively be offered
on Sunday afternoons at 1:30 p.m., beginning on
February 15th, in the parish meeting room. If you are
interested in taking part in this Bible study, please
contact me by Sunday, February 1st.
Men of Integrity: The 2015 Catholic Men’s Conference will be Saturday, February 21st at the Humphrey Auditorium of St. John’s University. The keynote speaker will be Fr. James Shea. Registration
deadline is February 13th. Cost is $35 person, $30
person for groups of 5 or more, through February 6 th;
the cost increases to $40 and $35, respectively, after
February 6th. Call 320-252-4721, Office of Marriage
and Family, to register.
School Endowment: The School Endowment is a
very important means for us to ensure the continuing
affordable Catholic education of the students of our
Catholic school. In your envelope packs this month
there is an envelope for the School Endowment.
Please consider a gift that keeps on giving. Your gift
for the endowment is invested and 50% of the
interest income is used to help defray the cost of
Catholic Education. The principle always remains
intact and the other 50% of the interest income
generated each year is added to the principle. Your
gift keeps growing.
Garage Sale: Saturday, February 7, the shed next
to Fr. Jose's garage will be open to drop off items
for the garage sale.
January 18, 2015 ▲ 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
This Week’s Schedule
Today, Sunday, January 18
8:00-11:30 am Breakfast
Bake Sale
Food Shelf Collection
Tuesday, January 20
6:30pm Catholic United Financial Mtg.
Thursday, January 22
8:00am School Mass with Bishop Kettler Hospitality to follow after in the Gathering Space
Friday, January 23
CUF - Movie Night Showing "Boxtrolls" Doors
open at 5:45pm
Sunday, January 25
10:00am Mass - Celebrate Catholic Education Week
Condolences to: Mary Schwinghammer and
family on the death of her husband, also to Patrick
Schwinghammer and Jill Wegener and families on
the death of their father, Doug Schwinghammer.
Grades 7-12:
Come and check out our next Youth Group
meeting on Wednesday, January 20 at 6:15pm.
Don't forget to register NOW for Castaway!
We are in need of adults to chaperone our
Castaway Retreat. Any questions call or text Deb
at 828-0807.
Sub Sale: Stop after Mass and pick up a sub sale
order form! Turn it in next week to order your
Super Bowl subs and support our parish youth!
Christian Women:
If you are interested in becoming a member of
the St. Ann's Christian Women group, please call
Sue Meyer at 252-9115.
Mark the date! Our Annual Breakfast meeting
will be held on Sunday, February 1,2015 after
the 8am mass. You won't want to miss hearing
our speaker Rita Meyer.
Thank you: Thank you to everyone for all your
prayers, support, and kindness for the last six
months during Doug's illness. Thank you to the
musicians for the beautiful music; to the servers
and greeters; and to Judy Ethen and the kitchen
crew for the delicious meal. A special Thank You
to Fr. Jose and Deacon Ken for all of your spiritual
guidance during this difficult time. It is greatly
appreciated. May God bless all of you!
~The Family of Doug Schwinghammer~
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Greetings from St. Mary HOC School,
Join us as we celebrate Eucharist as a school
family at 8:00 a.m., Thursday, January 22 nd.
Bishop Kettler will be presiding for this Mass; the
students in grade 5 will assist with music and the
readings. There will be time for hospitality with
Bishop Kettler following Mass.
Our Catholic Schools Week Mass will be held
on Sunday, January 25th at 10:00 a.m. Students of
St. Mary HOC School will be assisting with the
Mass. St. Mary HOC School turns 50 this year! I
would like to extend a special invitation for this
Mass to all alumni of SMHOC.
Registration for the 2015-2016 school year will
begin later this month. Our Catholic school
supports children each day as they grow in mind,
body and faith. Students have the opportunity to
celebrate the Eucharist weekly at school Masses.
Children are taught the values of Catholic social
teaching, which guide them in moral decision
making. Please consider enrolling your child at St.
Mary Help of Christians School, call the school
office for more information – 251-3937. Families
are invited to learn more about our school at our
open house on Monday, January 26th from 4:306:00 p.m.
Peace be with you,
Bonnie Van Heel, Principal
Faith Formation - Jan Minke
Classes today, Sunday Jan. 18:
1st gr. 9:00-9:55a.m.
Classes this week, Wed. Jan. 21:
2nd- 6th gr. 6:15-7:20p.m.
7th- 9th gr. 7:25-8:30p.m.
In the next couple weeks the Gospel tells about
Jesus calling the apostles.
I’ve always been amazed at how they just left what
they were doing to follow Him.
What things come along in our lives that cause us
to just drop everything?
Imagine how they must have felt drawn to Him!
My prayer for the New Year is that we all can feel
drawn to Christ just as the apostles were.
And that those around us, especially our children,
see us living that call to be Disciples of Christ.
Next Sunday Ashbrook’s and Gohmann’s Conf.
Classes meet at their usual times.
Memorial Roses will be handed out at all the
Masses this weekend, January 17 & 18 by the
Knights of Columbus to commemorate the unborn
children aborted. Any donations will be distributed
to prolife organizations. Thank you
Baptism Congratulations and Welcome to
St. Mary Help of Christians Parish:
Pietro Lorenzo son of Dan & Veronica Bushman
St. Augusta Lions Fundraiser: Come support the
Lions Fundraiser on Monday, January 26 from
5:00pm to 8:00pm at Pizza Ranch.
February Breakfast Date Change: Please note on
your calendar that the next Parish Breakfast and
Bake Sale will be held on February 22.
$10,000 Raffle: The Raffle drawing will be held on
Saturday, February 14, 2015 in the Parish Center.
Tickets are still available. Stop by the Parish Office
and see Shelly to purchase your ticket.