HOLY TRINITY PARISH 749 Sixth Avenue S., South St. Paul, MN 55075 FEBRUARY 8, 2015 5TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Pastor Fr. John Paul Echert HOLY TRINITY CHURCH ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH Weekend Masses: Sat: 5:15 pm/Sun: 8:30 and 11:30 am Weekend Masses: Sun: 7:00, 10:00, 11:30 am (Tridentine) weekday masses:(English) Mon. & Fri: 8 am/Tues. & Th: 5:15 pm weekday masses:Sat: 8 am (Tridentine): Mon. & Wed: 5:15 pm/Tues. & Th: 8 am/Fri: Noon confessions: Sat: 4 - 5 pm weekday masses: (Tridentine): Holydays: 7:00 pm confessions: Sat: 8:30 - 9:30 am Baptisms: Parents must be registered and active parishioners. weddings: Couple must be registered and active parishioners. Contact Parish Office at least six months in advance. Eucharistic Adoration CHAPEL: Open 24 hours a day, except for Sunday from 7 am - 1 pm Call Bill & Lauri Flatley at 651-453-9298. PARISH OFFICE (651) 455-1302 FAX # (651) 455-7600 Church: www.holytrinityssp.org School: www.holytrinitys.org ~ SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL, DEFEND US IN BATTLE ~ Holy Trinity Announcements PASTOR Fr. John Paul Echert MASS INTENTIONS PAROCHIAL VICAR Fr. Robert Grabner Mon. Feb. 9 PARISH DEACON Rev. Mr. Ron Smisek Tues. Feb. 10 BUS. ADMINISTRATOR Richard Sobaski Wed. Feb. 11 Thu. Feb. 12 MUSIC DIRECTORS Mary Smisek (H.T.) Dr. John Kaess (S.A.) SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Dr. Daniel Gleason 651-455-8557 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Pamela LeVesseur 651-455-6004 VISITATION/SENIORS Christine Polak 651-457-3147 ACCL COORDINATOR Kathleen Angstman VIDEO LIBRARY Angelina Sam PARISH SECRETARIES Sandra Chapdelaine Barbara Hansen TRUSTEES Paul Reichstadt 651-554-7754 MASS SERVERS Fri. Feb. 13 Sat. Feb. 14 Sun. Feb. 15 8:00 am Dorothy Reese 5:15 pm T. - Mary Dombrock + 8:00 am T. - Tom Smolik’s siblings 5:15 pm Frances McLain + 8:30 am Kathleen Gackstetter + 5:15 pm T. - Michael Matheny + 8:00 am T. - Jacques Kustritz 5:15 pm Mary Dombrock 8:00 am Sharon Marie Francis 12:00 pm T. - Stella Hamlin + 5:15 pm Faithful of Holy Trinity Parish 8:30 am Cletus Callahan + 11:30 am Ralph & Alvina Maurer ++ T. = Tridentine MEETINGS Monday, February 9, 2015 Apostles of Divine Mercy 6:30 pm Baptismal Meeting 7:00 pm Tuesday, February 10, 2015 Chamber Choir 2:35 pm Home and School 6:30 pm Troops of St. George 6:30 pm Holy Trinity Choir 7:00 pm Wednesday, February 11, 2015 Apostles of Divine Mercy 9:20 am Children’s Choir 2:20 pm Fundamentals of Catholicism 6:30 pm Thursday, February 12, 2015 School Advisory Council 7:00 pm Friday, February 13, 2015 Fatima Cell 8:30 am Homeschool Fellowship 1:00 pm Ann. Rm. Inc. Rm. Classroom School Cafe. Church Hall Choir Loft Sat., Feb. 14 - Team: St. Augustine 5:15 pm - Cross - Ben McDonald Server 1 - Nicholas McDonald Server 2 - Samuel Curtis Sun., Feb. 15 - Team: Bl. Teresa 8:30 am - Cross - Thomas Mellen Server 1 - Michael Lomax Server 2 - Ian Cleary 11:30 am - Team: St. Faustina Cross - Courtney Smith Server 1 - Ethan Dahlstrom Server 2 - Dominic Smith If interested in having your contribution automatically transferred from your checking or savings account (Electronic Funds Transfer), please contact the parish office at 651-4551302. There is no charge to you for this service and the Parish saves additional money by not having to print and mail envelopes. Ann. Rm. Classroom School Cafe. Inc. Rm. Church Church Hall Herb Willenbring 651-455-4191 REVENUE FOR THE WEEKEND OF PARISH COUNCIL: Janel Sharr (Chair) 612-810-1128 Colin Cain 651-451-9084 Cindy Castillo..........651-455-9510 Joseph Fignar 651-455-8307 Scott Fischer 651-455-6683 Dan Loeffelholz 651-306-9104 Mike Manders 952-688-6030 Claude Medina 651-457-6609 Rick Micek..............651-450-7235 FEBRUARY 8, 2015 261 Envelope Holders Gave . . . . . . .$15,897.00 Non Envelope Cash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,776.62 Holy Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Energy Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353.00 Other Income. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,341.37 Weekly Church Revenue Received . $19,407.99 Weekly Church Revenue Needed . . . . 18,200.00 CHURCH REVENUE From July 1, 2014 - January 31, 2015 YTD Church Revenue Received . $542,900.00 YTD Church Revenue Needed . . . 539,800.00 GAIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,100.00 GAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,207.99 Weekly School & Rel. Ed. Revenue. $24,241.98 2 February 8, 2015 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time READINGS FOR THE WEEK Mon: Gn 1:1-19; Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, 35c; Mk 6:53-56 Tues: Gn 1:20 -- 2:4a; Ps 8:49; Mk 7:1-13 Wed: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28, 29bc30; Mk 7:14-23 Thurs: Gn 2:18-25; Ps 128:1-5; Mk 7:24-30 Fri: Gn 3:1-8; Ps 32:1-2, 57; Mk 7:31-37 Sat: Gn 3:9-24; Ps 90:2-6, 12-13; Mk 8:1-10 Sun: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11; 1 Cor 10:31 -- 11:1; Mk 1:4045 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sun: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Marriage Day Tues: St. Scholastica Wed: Our Lady of Lourdes; World Day of the Sick Thurs: Abraham Lincoln's Birthday Sat: St. Cyril and St. Methodius; Valentine's Day St. Augustine Announcements MASS INTENTIONS Sat. Feb. 14 Sun. Feb. 15 8:00 am Don Kustritz + 7:00 am Dennis O’Donnell + 10:00 am Thomas Cheney + 11:30 am T. - Donna Barlow + T. = Tridentine MEETINGS Tuesday, February 10, 2015 Argument of the Month 6:00 pm Church Hall Wednesday, February 11, 2015 Choir Practice 6:30 pm Choir Loft VOLUNTEERS NEEDED MASS SERVERS Sun., Feb. 15 7:00 am Not Available 10:00 am Not Available 11:30 am Joe Angstman Luke Magnoski Micah Magnoski Joshua Magnoski Give GOD a button! What’s important to a person is found in his checkbook…and on his radio dial! This new year, program your dial to Catholic Relevant Radio®. Give God a button – and make Him “numero uno!” Saint Paul-Minneapolis 1330AM (Listen online at www.relevantradio.com) 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time February 8, 2015 The Lord tells the number of the stars and calls them by name. ~ Psalm 147:4 50% SAVINGS ON FOOD Fare for All is a cooperative food buying program that buys a variety of healthy, fresh, quality food items including fruits, frozen meats, vegetables and staple items in bulk and passes the savings on to participants (up to 40% savings). Fare For All, open to everyone, has several different packages from which to choose (costing between $10 and $35 per package) and there is no limit to the number of packages that can be purchased each month! There are no income based requirements for participation. For more information on this great program, call 763450-3860 or 800-582-4291 or visit www.fareforall.org. Sexagesima Sunday - Tridentine The Cerenity Senior Care at 512 Humboldt Ave. (across from St. Matthews) in St. Paul, is looking for any groups (youth, teen or adult) that are interested in interacting with their nursing home or assisted living facility. The groups could interact with residents by putting puzzles together, reading stories, playing games, or doing arts and crafts with them. There are many one-time opportunities to escort residents to events. Help the elderly to feel connected to the outside world by having more community involvement. For more information, please call 651-227-8091. PALM BRANCH BOXES For those who would like to drop off blessed palm branches from past years to be burned and used for blessed ashes, we have provided boxes labeled for this at both churches. Please do not drop off old palm branches after Sunday, February 15th, once the boxes have been removed. 3 REFLECTIONS I KNOW MY REDEEMER LIVES! he first lesson of the readings of this Sunday is taken from the Old Testament Book of Job: T Job spoke, saying: Is not man’s life on earth a drudgery? Are his days those of hirelings? He is a slave who longs for the shade, a hireling who waits for his wages. So I have been assigned months of misery and troubled nights have been allotted to me. If in bed I say, “When shall I arise?” then the night drags on; I am filled with restlessness until the dawn. My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle; they come to an end without hope. Remember that my life is like the wind; I shall not see happiness again. Some twenty five years ago I had to read this entire book in the ancient Hebrew language as part of my biblical studies and while I would not recommend doing it in Hebrew, it would be worthwhile for anyone to read this work in its entirety in English. So much do I like this ancient book and figure that I named my first dog Job. I later gave this dog away and the next owner understandably changed his name to Joey. My next puppy I named Buddy Beagle and he has been perfectly content to be called by that name ever since. Job was a man who was holy and righteous in the eyes of God and was therefore blessed in every aspect of his life. He had a large family and many herds and was well regarded by all. One day God boasted of the goodness of Job to Satan, who hates God, goodness and humanity. So Satan countered that Job only loves God because he has been materially blessed and that if he were stripped of all his blessings, then Job would curse God instead of blessing him. God allowed Satan, therefore, to strip Job of all his many material and familial blessings to test his love and faithfulness. So Satan orchestrated the destruction of the sons and daughters of Job, the loss of all his herds and wealth, and the loss of his own health, all in a remarkably short period of time. In the face of all these disasters his wife told him to “curse God and die” but Job remained resolute in his faith in God. Much of the true story recounts Job sitting on a dung heap scraping sores on his body with broken pottery while three of his friends try to convince him that he must have somehow sinned or offended God to have born so many sorrows. Throughout all this peer pressure Job never sins and never loses faith in God. In the end, God more than restores the wealth and offspring of Job. The most moving statement of Job in the midst of suffering is, “I know that my Redeemer lives!” When we find ourselves tested severely in life by some tragedy or great difficulty, such as the death of a loved one, the loss of employment or possessions, the loss of health or mobility, the real life figure and experience of Job can provide us inspiration and example. Hundreds of years before the coming of Christ, Job trusted that his Redeemer would rescue him. We now say as well, “I know that my Redeemer lives!” 4 HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL NOTES At the end of every school year our graduating 8th graders are invited to submit an essay about what Holy Trinity has meant to them. The following is an excerpt from one of last year’s essays: “Holy Trinity has given me so many opportunities to branch out in my faith. From just going to Mass on Wednesdays to getting to go to the Cathedral to pray the Rosary with many other schools. I get to have religion class every day. Some kids don’t have the opportunity to do that. I also got to make my Confirmation this year. Holy Trinity has influenced me to try to learn more about my faith and to become more involved in the Church. Everyone at Holy Trinity is so kind, and I can always look up to them if I need help. The teachers helped me find my weaknesses and turn them into strengths. In first grade I was not very good at reading, but now I read for fun. And I’m reading 4 grades above my grade level. Holy Trinity has prepared me that I may not always be the best at something, but I always need to try. I have learned that everything may not always go my way, and sometimes I might have to work harder for things, but in the end it always pays off. Even though I am leaving Holy Trinity, Holy Trinity will never leave me. Holy Trinity is like home to me.” Finally, congratulations to our “Final Four” in last week's 2015 Spelling Bee: Champion: 5th gr. - Steven Ikens 2nd place (tie): 4th gr. - Danny Nix & 5th gr. - Jack Garvey 3rd place: 5th gr. - Greta Uecker God bless you all! Dr. Dan Gleason, Principal RELIGIOUS EDUCATION “Saint of the Month” lessons in our Religious Education classes help students learn about the heroes of our Church. During February we are focusing on Saint Blaise. Saint Blaise is an ancient Saint whose many life details are unknown however he is believed to have been a bishop and martyr. It is believed that shortly before his martyrdom, Saint Blaise cured a boy who was choking on a fishbone. Since that time, Saint Blaise is invoked for ailments of the throat and it is tradition for the Blessing of the Throats to take place on his feast day, Feb. 3rd. Thank you to Father Grabner and Father Echert for blessing the throats of our students this past week! Saint Blaise, pray for us! Parents are encouraged to ask their students about the saints we study each month to reinforce the lessons at home and inspire the students to model their lives after these holy men and women of God. THANK YOU! AOTM FEBRUARY EVENT Dear Donors from Holy Trinity Parish, Our sincere thank you for the generous donations you made to us in October, November and December, 2014. Your donation of 329 pounds of food items as well as hats, mittens, scarves and clothing for our Holiday program is greatly appreciated. Thanks also to the Religious Education Program for the generous donation of 97 pounds of food items made to us in November, 2014 . Many of your neighbors will benefit from these gifts from your heart. Calling all men! The next Argument of the Month event is this Tuesday evening, February 10, in the St. Augustine Church Hall. The evening begins at 6:00 pm with hearty appetizers followed by a delicious dinner cooked on site by the guys. Then we have our featured speaker, Steve Woods, who is a nationally known expert and advocate against pornography, which has stolen souls, ruined lives, families and careers. Given the delicate nature of this topic fathers are forewarned and urged to give due consideration as to whether this talk is suitable for their sons, especially any under the age of sixteen. The evening will include dessert and argument as well. Cost for the entire evening is a mere fifteen dollars. Hope to see you for this pre-Lent event. CABIN FEVER BINGO Mark your calendars for the ever popular Cabin Fever Bingo event on the Friday prior to Lent, February 13 in the Holy Trinity School Cafeteria. The evening includes pizza, pop and goodies and lots of bingo. Beer will be on sale as well. We are in need of Good Samaritans willing to sponsor refreshments for the evening, which allows us to keep our costs down. If you are willing to help out with refreshments or goodies please stop by the Commons Area after any Mass this weekend. Advance tickets are available at that time and tickets will be sold at the event itself. VIANNEY VISIT The Vianney Visit is a chance for young men (high school sophomores through college, ages 16 - 22) to see what life at a college seminary is like. During your visit, you’ll attend classes at the University of St. Thomas. The visit starts on Thurs., Feb. 12 and includes Mass, prayer and hanging out with our current seminarians at St. John Vianney college seminary through Sat., Feb. 14 at 11:00 am. Vianney Visits are free, but space is limited. Please contact Vocation Director Fr. Troy Przybilla at 651-9626890 to let him know of your interest in the Vianney Visit. Further information and registration can be found at www.Vianney.net Please be sure to note your age and grade on the online registration form. CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CONFERENCE RELIGIOUS OPEN HOUSE In celebration for the Year of Consecrated Life, you are invited to the Religious Open House on Sun., Feb. 8, from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. This event is planned in conjunction with the USCCB Year of Consecrated Life events. On behalf of the Religious Communities of our Archdiocese, we invite you to stop in for a visit. Visitors of all ages and families are most welcome! Come to meet Consecrated Religious in our Archdiocese and learn more about daily life and the charism of each Religious Order. No rsvp needed. Please visit: http://www.archspm.org/2015ycl/ or http://www.10000vocations.org/ for the list of Religious Open House locations. CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL This weekend we will be having the annual Catholic Services Appeal at all Masses. All registered parishioners should have received a CSA mailing and additional donation envelopes are available in both of our churches. Women of all ages are invited to the Catholic Women’s Conference sponsored by the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis in partnership with WINE: Women In the New Evangelization on Feb. 14 from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm. (Doors open at 7:00 am for coffee, camaraderie & caramel rolls!) Lunch is provided. On the beautiful Feast of Saint Valentine, the focus of this conference will be the heart. A Heart Drawn by Love: Set on Fire. The event features keynote speakers Patti Schneier and Nancy Jo Sullivan, and Mass celebrated by Bishop Andrew Cozzens. Cost: $40 per person. To register, visit www.archspm.org (Keyword: WINE) or call 651-291-4411. CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE Join men of all ages and walks of life from around the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis for a morning filled with faith and fellowship. The conference includes: Mass, breakfast, dynamic speakers, and more! $20 per adult; $10 per student (up to high school senior). Sat., Mar. 21, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. (Doors open at 7:00 am for Adoration and Confession) AARC Fieldhouse at the University of St. Thomas. Register online at www.archspm.org Keywords: Men’s Conference. Questions? Call 651-291-4411. 5 CABIN FEVER BINGO FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY DATE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13th TIME: 6:30 – 9:30 pm PLACE: HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL CAFETERIA AND GYM FOOD: PIZZA, POP, SNACKS & BEER BINGO & GAMES COST: $10 for 10 yrs and older MARK YOUR CALENDARS TODAY! St. Augustine Church was Beautifully Decorated for Christmas In Memory/Honor Of: Amedeka family Amedeka, Napoleon Anderber, Paul Ausen, Orrin Barlow, Donna Barthles, Bonita Bauch, Frank & family Beaulieu, R. & B. Bechtel, M/M Martin Bolster family Borceson, Luella Cheney family Cheney, Thomas Driskill, Lee Fischer, James Gackstetter, Kathleen Gawreluk, George & Mary Hugo, Sr., Leo & Marceline Jerikovsky, Jacob A. Jerikovsky, Joyce Kosman family Kottke, Charles & Bethel Kustritz, Claire Kustritz, Donald LaMotte, Floraine LaMotte, Norman & Catherine Landt, Harold & Elaine Lavin, Msgr. James Lawrence, Frances Lawrence, Jerry Lawrence, Micheal Maher, Donald J. Marsolek, Claude Moser, Dorothy Mullins, Howard Munter, James & Mervin Nordick, Laurence & Margaret Rose Novacek, Frank & Dora O’Donnell, Dennis O’Donnell, Elie Patet, Kent Patet, Randy & Jackie Patten, Donald L. Pavlak, Joe Pawlenty, John & Rose Pawlenty, Virgil Sr. Pitts, Mrs. Dorothy Miklya Quast family Schlundt, Thomas & James Schuh, Leo, Birtha & Bob Schuh, Ray, Dale & Ramona Schuldt, Fred & Francis Seerup, Peter & Helen Seerup, Peter, Jr. Smith, Fred & Dolores Smith, Linda Pavlak Sterny, August & Maxene Sterny, Leno & Estelle Suchta, Walter & Marie Villasenor, Felix & ERnistina Walker, Laverne & Alice Weightman, Gerald N. Yurczyk, Andrew & Agnes Zweber, Rev. Raymond
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