Light of the
World
,
Pregnancy Care Numbers:
Care Net 800-395-4357
Birthline 800-786-0200
Birthright 800-550-4900
Parish Office – Wabasso
Fr. Anthony Hesse - Residence
St. Anne’s School
St. Anne’s Fax
E-mail: [email protected]
342-5190
342-5155
342-5389
342-5156
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mathias Church
Our Lady of Victory
Our Lady of Victory Fax
984-5421
342-5205
747-2231
747-2233
On Line Bulletin: www.wabasso.org , click on links – Area Churches
MASS TIME, INTENTIONS AND EVENTS 2015
SUN, FEB 1st:
St. Anne’s School Carnival
MON, FEB 2nd:
No Mass
TUE, FEB 3rd:
5 – 6 p.m. Adoration
6:00 p.m. at St. Mary + Virginia Drietz
7 p.m. St. Mathias Administrative Mtg.
WED, FEB 4th: 10:00 a.m. at Golden Living + Leonard Fischer
6:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Victory + Lorraine Christensen
OLV CCW Mtg. following Mass
THU, FEB 5th:
8:30 a.m. at St. Anne (School Mass) + Hazel & Isaiah Thooft
FRI, FEB 6th:
8:00 a.m. at St. Mathias + Fr. Leonard Jenniges
SAT, FEB 7th:
5:00 p.m. at St. Mathias for the Area Faith Community
7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Victory + Art, Marie & Earl Kirchner
th
SUN, FEB 8 :
8:00 a.m. at St. Mary + Albert & Bertha Macht
10:00 a.m. at St. Anne + Donald Daub
11 a.m. Confirmation Retreat at St. Anne’s
6 p.m. Sweetheart Supper at St. Anne’s
Mon: Mal 3:1-4/Heb 2:14-18
Lk 2:22-40
Tue: Heb 12:1-4/Mk 5:21-43
Wed: Heb 12:4-7,11-15/Mk 6:1-6
Thur: Heb 12:18-19,21-24/Mk 6:7-13
Fri: Heb 13:1-8/Mk 6:14-29
Sat: Heb 13:15-17,20-21/Mk 6:30-34
Sun: Jb 7:1-4,6-7/1 Cor 9:16-19,22-23
Mk 1:29-39
Before daily Mass and at 4:30 p.m. before 5 p.m. Mass on Saturday
Welcome!! We are glad you came to join with us in our worship today. We hope that you have
felt God’s love in a new, refreshing way…
From Fr. Tony
“A prophet like me will the LORD, your God, raise up
for you from among your own kindred; that is the one to
whom you shall listen…I will raise up for them a prophet
like you from among their kindred, and will put my words
into the mouth of the prophet; the prophet shall tell them
all that I command” (Deuteronomy 18:15, 18). As I read
this passage from our first reading this weekend of God’s
call for Moses to be His prophet, I am reminded about the
office we share with Christ by our Baptism. When we are
baptized, we are baptized as Priest, Prophet, and King. All
of us, by virtue of our Baptism, share in the prophetic role
of Christ. All of us are called to proclaim God’s word and
teach people of God’s love and what it means to be
members of His Body, the Church.
As we finish another week of Catholic Schools, our
Area Faith Community is blessed to have a Catholic
school community to share with our young people the
faith, to enhance their knowledge, and to offer
opportunities to grow in loving service. We are truly
blessed to have great listeners in our children, as
Deuteronomy writes. However, we are also truly blessed
to have wonderful prophets, like Moses, in our school.
When I came here 7 months ago, I was impressed to see
how our prophets (the faculty, staff, and administration)
share a common goal. As prophets, they tell what God has
commanded them by their words and actions. They all
have the desire to put their kids and the mission of the
school before themselves. They are not only great
examples of modern day prophets; they all share in the
Priestly office of Christ – by sacrificing their own needs
and wants for the benefit of the school.
For this and for all that they do for our school.
Therefore, when you see a teacher, staff member, or
principal, please thank them for sharing the faith,
developing the knowledge, and encouraging opportunities
for service to our children. Speaking of teachers and
prophets, enjoy…
The teacher was carefully explaining the story of Elijah
the Prophet and the false prophets of Baal. She explained
how Elijah built the altar, put wood upon it, cut the steer
in pieces and laid it upon the altar. And then Elijah
commanded the people of God to fill four barrels of water
and pour it over the altar. He had them do this four
times. "Now, said the teacher, "can anyone in the class
tell me why the Lord would have Elijah pour water over
the steer on the altar?" A little girl in the back of the room
raised her hand with great enthusiasm. "To make the
gravy."
We truly have great prophets among us, please join
me, as we thank them!
SPECIAL THANKS TO…
 All who made Catholic Schools Week a great success.
Our Catholic education is a wonderful gift, and we are
so grateful to all who volunteered and attended the
different events.
 Those who helped with last year’s Catholic Heart
Work Camp And for helping with the slide show last
weekend. Again, if any of our 9-12 graders are
interested in going this year (June 20-27), please let
Sherry Plaetz know at the office.
In Christ through His Mother, Fr. Tony
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
St. Anne St. Mary OLV
St. Mathias
Adult
$ 2,418.00 $ 550.00 $ 1,593.06 $ 1,553.00
Children $
37.45 $
3.44 $
3.00 $
.00
Plate
$
40.00 $ 4.00 $ 107.00 $ 47.00
Catholic School Collection: $ 982.61
Stewardship:
“How much anxiety do we bring upon ourselves by
constantly worrying about not having enough or attaining
more things? God won’t necessarily give you everything
you want, but He will provide everything you need. Try
this – use the word “pray” instead of the word “worry” in
the future.”
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
“Act today in such a way that you do not need to blush
tomorrow.”
St. John Bosco
LIGHT LINERS
“Sin: it seemed like a good idea at the time.”
PRAYING FOR VOCATION
“Good chooses ordinary people to speak his message.
Can you perceive the voice of God in those around you?
If you hear god’s voice, harden not your heart..”
2/2
Fr. George Schmit, John Hayes
2/3
Fr. Phillip Schotzko, Evan Huebl
2/4
Fr. Paul Schumacher, John Kodet
2/5
Fr. William Sprigler, For all Candidates
2/6
Fr. Mark Steffl, For Religious Vocations
2/7
Fr. Joseph Steinbeisser, Dcn. Jacob Niemand
2/8
Fr. Bernard Steiner, Shawn Polman
St. Anne’s School Calendar Cash Drawing
winners: Sponsored by Catholic United Financial
Jan 26: Francis Pohlen
Jan 27: Mary Erickson
February 2015
Jan 28: Carol Ann Lanz
30 15 15 15 15 15 15
Jan 29: Amy Vann
30 15 15 15 15 15 15
30 15 15 15 15 15 15
Jan 30: Max Thooft
30 15 15 15 15 15 15
Jan 31: Joe Spanbauer
Feb 1: Kristi Doore
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please keep the following dates in mind for some important
event that will be taking place. We encourage you to join
us for these events:
Feb 2: COF Court #1176 mtg. in St. Anne Foyer at 7 p.m.
Feb 4: OLV CCW mtg. at 7 p.m.
Feb 8: Confirmation Retreat at St. Anne’s
Feb 8: Sweetheart Supper at St. Anne’s at 6 p.m.
Feb 9-16: Fr. Gone
Feb 18: Ash Wednesday
Feb 22: KC’s Spaghetti Feed at St. Anne
Feb 24-25: Pastoral Leader Days
Join us for a bridal shower in honor of Melanie
Brand, bride-to-be of Adam Guetter,
$ on Saturday,
.00
February 7th from 9-11a.m. in the St. Anne’s Church
Basement. The couple is registered at Target and Bed,
Bath & Beyond.
Recently, a commercial refrigerator used in St.
Anne’s church kitchen broke down. Because this was
unexpected, repair or replacement cost was not in our
budget. The refrigerator is used for the Hot Lunch
Program, Fall Festival, School Carnival, funerals and other
church events so we had to replace it. If you could help
out with this expense, it would be much appreciated.
RE News
9th grade will be taking part in Mass on Sunday, Feb. 8th
at St. Anne's. Mark your calendar.
Confirmation candidates will be having a retreat on
Sunday, Feb. 8th after Mass. Please continue to pray for
them as they continue on their faith journey.
Sweetheart Supper
Purchase your tickets by Tuesday,
Feb. 3rd for the Sweetheart supper at St.
Anne's sponsored by the Evangelization
Team
and
Catholic
Heart
Work
Camp
participants. Celebrate World Marriage Week with your
spouse on Sunday February 8th for a 6:00 p.m. chicken and
rice meal and speakers. Tickets - $25.00 per couple may
be purchased at the parish office or by emailing/calling
Sherry Plaetz @ [email protected] 3425474. Babysitting available, contact Sherry.
There will be Coffee served after Mass or Prayer Service
on Thursdays in St. Anne’s Church Hall. Everyone is
welcome.
The Wabasso KCs will have a free will
Spaghetti Feed in the St. Anne's Social Hall
after 10:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, February 22.
Proceeds will go towards support of local
projects.
St. Anne's School kicks off sales for Catholic
Schools Raffle
You can't fit a brand-new SUV into the backpack of a
student from St. Anne's School in Wabasso, but you can fit
the chance to win one! Starting Feb. 1, students will be
carrying and selling raffle tickets as part of the Catholic
Schools Raffle. Tickets are also available for sale in the
school and parish offices. Ticket buyers have the
opportunity to win $45,000 in prizes, including a 2015
Ford Escape or $25,000 cash, vacation packages and more.
See that attached flyer for more details regarding raffle
prizes.
St. Anne's will keep 100 percent of every $5 ticket sold
thanks to raffle sponsor Catholic United Financial. The St.
Paul-based company covers the entire cost of the prizes
and promotional materials.
In the Raffle’s five-year existence, it has helped
Catholic schools in the Upper Midwest raise more than $3
million. The money raised has allowed participating
schools to provide tuition assistance, improve technology
and pay for special learning opportunities, such as field
trips and special guest speakers. Along with the $8,000 in
ticket sale revenue it hopes to receive from the Raffle, St.
Anne's has a shot at winning a $3,000 grant from Catholic
United if it is one of the top-three performing schools
(based on the number of tickets sold per student). The
company also awards the top-selling student at each
school a $100 Visa gift card and a pizza party to each top
classroom.
PRAYING FOR THE SICK & MILITARY
Please remember the military and families
and the sick in your prayers.
Military: Tyler Derickson, Kyle Hillenbrand, Adam
Jenniges, Garett Jenniges, Jeremy Jenniges, Luke Jensen,
Noel (Plaetz) Kubat, Zachery Miller, Cameron Pohlen,
Gabrielle Rohlik, James Ryer, Jeff Salfer, Eric & Jen
Schueller, DeeAnn (Guetter) Stalvey, Cody Stoltenburg,
Christopher M. Valentine, Dana Vollmer.
Guidelines for Praying for the Sick - A) Names are
placed on the prayer list for three weeks. B) Names can be
listed as often as one wishes but the request must be
renewed each time by calling the office 342-5190.
Sick:
Week 1: Jill Mahlow, Francis Goblirsch
Week 2: Brad Helget, Ross Rohlik
Week 3: Sally Mathiowetz, David Gammelgaard
Come and See Weekends with the Sisters of Mary
Morning Star will be on February 20-22 and again on
April 17-19. Through times of lectio divina, prayer, and
teachings, discover more about the life of the Sisters.
Contact Sr. Aude, Vocation Director in Ghent, MN
Prayer, Fasting & Almsgiving - A Lenten Experience
with the Sisters from the Diocese of New Ulm will be on
Saturday, Feb. 28 at St. Mary’s Church, Bird Island for
Girls in Junior and Senior High. As Lent begins, join us to
discover our call to follow Christ. Come and learn more
about the sisters serving in the Diocese of New Ulm.
From 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. the day will include
presentations, lunch, an art project, time to ask questions
and to pray with the sisters. Register by Feb. 23 on a form
you may pick up at the parish office or on www.dnu.org –
click on Vocation page.
Catholic United Financial awards scholarships valued
from $300-$500 to high school graduates who have been
members for 2 years. There is still time for students who
are currently in 10th and 11th grade to qualify but the
deadline is just a few weeks away.
Contacts:
Curtis Wangen, FICF, LUTCF
Dan Markell, FIC
or
Sales Representative
CUF Sales Rep
Office: 320.562.2462
3391 230th Ave.
Cell: 320.582.0340
Marshall, MN 56258
Toll Free: 866.942.7710
507-530-6433
dmarkell@catholicunite
d.org
Wanda State Bank “Banking on a Cure”
will sponsor a Dad’s Belgian Waffles served at
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Redwood Falls on
Sat, Feb 7 from 9 – 12 noon. Your support will
help the Relay for Life fundraiser (American Cancer
Society).
Faith and Farming with Deacon Tim Dolan is a 5 to
10 minute weekly Internet program with timely farm
program tips from a 25-year-veteran Extension agent, lifetime farmer, and Catholic deacon. Programs include a
video with news tips (federal and state programs or
meetings), Psalms, quotes from the Compendium of the
Social Doctrine of the Church, and intercessory prayers.
Visit nikacatholic.com and click the ‘Rural Life’ tab to
watch the programs.
Pipes, Pedals, and Pizza – March 14, St. Peter, MN
The American Guild of Organists is sponsoring a free
educational workshop introducing students to the pipe
organ! Students ages 8-18 will have the opportunity for
hands-on activities, organ demonstrations, and a pizza
lunch. The multi-venue workshop will begin at Gustavus’
Christ Chapel beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March
14. More information is online at www.agosiouxtrails.org.
The Vatican has announced that plenary
indulgences will be available to the faithful who
participate in celebrations for the Year of Consecrated
Life. On a local level, this would include honoring any of
the celebrations hosted by the diocese or the U.S. Bishops,
at the Cathedral or other locations. Opportunities of this
kind already planned are as follows: The World Day for
Consecrated Life celebration in Marshall this Saturday,
Jan. 17, at 5 p.m.; a discernment retreat being sponsored
by the Sisters’ Council; and a pilgrimage honoring the
“Days for Consecrated Life” being celebrated nationally
and advertized on the USCCB Web site. The conditions
for obtaining a plenary indulgence are sacramental
confession, reception of the Eucharist, prayer for the
intentions of the pope, and removal of all attachment to
sin.
The 2015 Bishop Lucker Lecture and Diocesan
Distinguished Service Award Ceremony will take place
Monday, March 9, 2015, 7 p.m. at the Church of St.
Catherine in Redwood Falls. Our featured speaker will be
Fr. Raymond de Souza. His talk will be on “The Future of
Religious Liberty in America.” Fr. de Souza was ordained
a Catholic priest on July 20, 2002, for the Archdiocese of
Kingston, Ontario. He currently serves as chaplain at
Newman House, the Roman Catholic chaplaincy at
Queen’s University. He is the pastor of Sacred Heart of
Mary Parish on Wolfe Island where he currently lives. Fr.
de Souza teaches at Queen’s in the Faculty of Education
and the Economics Department. He is a longstanding
weekly columnist for the National Post, and contributes a
weekly column to The Catholic Register, Canada’s largest
Catholic newspaper. He is the editor-in-chief of
Convivium, a magazine examining the role of faith in our
common life. All adult parishioners are invited free of
charge. A social time will follow the ceremony and the
presentation.
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ST. ANNE’S – WABASSO
MINISTERS AT THE ALTAR – Sun, Feb 8 at 10:00 a.m.
Server
9th Grade
Lector
9th Grade Extra. Min: John VanLoy, Kathy Wall, Marv & Randy Zollner, Jane Baune
School Mass Feb 5: Mary Franta, Bruce Plaetz, Jane Baune, Candy Sobocinski, Kathy Wall
Organist
Sherry Plaetz Song Leader Mark Guetter
Home Com
Don & Shirley Pohlen
Money Count Ann & Gladys
Money Depositors Candy & Vickie Driver Zollner
Usher
9th Grade
Church Care Feb 6: Gordon Woelfel, Val Wyffels, Becky Zimmerman, Chad & Ashley Altermatt
Feb 13: Terry Altermatt, Clete Altermatt, Todd & Cathy Altermatt

2015 CCW Dues are due by March 1st. Dues are $15 for regular members and $10 for honorary
members. You may put them in an envelope in the Sunday collection or drop off at the Parish Office.
Thank you!
 Mission Quilting will be on Tuesday mornings. Your help is appreciated!!
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ST. MARY’S – SEAFORTH
MINISTERS AT THE ALTAR – Sun, Feb 8 at 8:00 a.m.
Servers
Logan Wagner, Brock Rohlik, Andrew Iverson
Lector
Tom Johanneck Extra. Min: Julie Kramer, Karen Maertens, Doris Petracek, Gary & Monica Rohlik
Ushers
George Turbes
Home Com Julie Kramer
Church Care Feb 7: Shannon Marotzke, Tessa Parisek, Tracy Pistulka

St. Mary’s in Seaforth has a new lending library. Please stop by to check out books, audio cd sets, and
children’s dvds. Enjoy!
 Mission Quilting will be on Tuesday at 9 a.m. Bring sack lunch for noon. Come all or part of the day.
 Quilt tops are available for sewing on corner stand in Kumfert Hall
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ST. MATHIAS - WANDA
MINISTERS AT THE ALTAR – Sat, Feb. 7 at 5:00 p.m.
Server
Myra Hertling, Sarah Klann, Thomas Klann
Lector
Mary Evans Extra. Min: Alex Rohlik, Rita Rohlik, Linda Weber, Melody Altermatt, Angie Dudgeon
Ushers
Pat & Julie Rohlik
Greeters/Gift Sherry Beadell family
Church Care Shelly Willhite
Snow Shoveling Art Rohlik, Dan Rohlik, Joe Rohlik

A Soup Supper will follow the 5:00 p.m. Mass on Sat. Feb 21 with all proceeds going to the San Lucas
Missions.
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OUR LADY OF VICTORY – LUCAN
MINISTERS AT THE ALTAR – Sat, Feb 7 at 7:00 p.m.
Server
Meghan Bernardy, Jacob Plaetz, Jacob Norcutt
Lector
Annette Rohlik Extra. Min: Chris Kramer, Jason & Teresa Norcutt, Jim & Mona Ourada
Ushers
Ray Thull Family
Church Care Chr. Darla Rohlik, Jan Louwagie, Erin Thompson, Becci Sik

THANK YOU to everyone who attended the hotdish supper held at OLV last Sat. evening. We truly
appreciated all the families who brought such delicious hotdishes for us to share! We also want to thank
all the helping hands who volunteered to work in the kitchen and dining room! We made a profit of
$463.00 for the Diocesan Scholarship Fund. Thanks again from OLV Council of Catholic Women.
 OLV CCW will meet on Wed, Feb 4 following the 6:00 p.m. Mass. A sandwich lunch will be served.
 Ladies if you are 65 and want to be taken off the circle list, contact Annette. Dues for 2015 are $25 and
$10 for Star members and those on the Funeral Committee.
 Quilting will begin on Tuesdays at 1 p.m
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February 2015
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1 Masses
8 a.m. St. Mary
10 a.m. St. Anne
St. Anne’s School
CARNIVAL
2 No Mass
3 Mass
6 p.m. St. Mary
5-6 p.m.
Adoration
7 p.m. St. Mathias
Administrative
Mtg.
4 Masses
10 a.m. Golden
Living
6 p.m. OLV
CCW Mtg following
5 Mass
8:30 a.m. St.
Anne
School Mass
6 Mass
8 a.m. St. Mathias
7 Masses
5 p.m. St.
Mathias
7 p.m. OLV
8 Masses
8 a.m. St. Mary
10 a.m. St. Anne
11 a.m.
Confirmation
Retreat
6 p.m.
Evangelization
team Valentine
Supper
15 Masses
8 a.m. St. Mary
10 a.m. St. Anne
9 No Mass
10 No Mass
11 No Mass
12 No Mass
13 No Mass
14 Masses
5 p.m. St.
Mathias
7 p.m. OLV
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----Fr.----------------
----------Tony
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----Gone---
18 ASH WED.
8 a.m. OLV
10 a.m. Belview
1 p.m. St. Anne
(School)
7 p.m. St. Mathias
19 Mass
8:30 a.m. St.
Anne
20 Mass
8 a.m. St. Mathias
Stations:
1:30 St. Anne
School
7 p.m. OLV
21 Masses
5 p.m. St.
Mathias
7 p.m. OLV
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17 Mass
6 p.m. St. Mary
5-6 p.m.
Adoration
7 p.m. St. Anne
Administrative
Mtg.
22 Masses
8 a.m. St. Mary
10 a.m. St. Anne
23 No Mass
24 No Mass
25 No Mass
8 a.m. OLV Word &
Communion
St. Anne
6 p.m. Soup Supper
7 p.m. Stations
26 Mass
8:30 a.m. St.
Anne
School Mass
27 Mass
8 a.m. St. Mathias
Stations:
1:30 St. Anne
School
7 p.m. OLV
28 Masses
5 p.m. St. Mary
7 p.m. St.
Mathias
Pastoral -----
Leader Days ----
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16 No Mass