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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 Feb. 22, – Feb. 28, 2015
2/22 First Sunday of Lent: Gn 9:8-15 * Ps
25:4-5,6-7,8-9 * 1 Pt 3:18-22 * Mk 1:12-15.
2/23 (St. Polycrap): Lv 19:1-2,11-18 * Ps
19:8,9,10,15 * Mt :25:31-46
2/24: Is 55:10-11 * Ps 34:4-5,6-7,16-17,18-19
* Mt 6:7-15.
2/25: Jon 3:1-10 * Ps 51:3-4,12-13,18-19 * Lk
11:29-32.
2/26: Est C:12,14-16,23-25 * Ps 138:1-2,2-3,7
-8 * Mt 7:7-12.
2/27: Ez 18:21-28 * Ps 130:1-2,3-4,5-7,7-8 *
Mt 5:20-26.
2/28: Dt 26:16-19 * Ps 119:1-2,4-5,7-8 * Mt
5:43-48.
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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
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT – FEBRUARY 22, 2015
Dear Parishioners,
IT’S A BLACK AND WHITE DECISION: DON’T WATCH A MOVIE
ABOUT ABUSE.
Regarding Fifty Shades of Grey – A message from Bishop Richard Malone, Chairman of the Committee on Laity, Marriage,
Family Life and Youth:
As you may be aware, a film called Fifty Shades
of Grey [was] released in theaters on February
13, 2015. The books and film, marketed as a
romantic story, are a graphic portrayal of a
young woman agreeing to be abused and degraded in a sexual relationship. Leaders in the
Religious Alliance Against Pornography (RAAP)
have stated, “The contrast between the message of Fifty Shades of Grey and God’s design
for self-giving and self-sacrificing love, marriage and sexual intimacy could not be greater.”
As you know, we as bishops have spoken with a
united voice against domestic violence, and in
particular, violence against women. This is an
opportunity for us to remind the faithful of the
beauty of the Church’s teaching on the gift of
sexual intimacy in marriage, the great dignity
of women, and the moral reprehensibility of all
domestic violence and sexual exploitation.
WATCH A MOVIE ABOUT ROMANTIC
CHIVALRY.
'Old Fashioned' Movie Combats the Effects of
'50 Shades of Grey' on Romance; Brings
Chivalry Back.
CALENDAR FOR ASCENSION
AND ST. BERNARDS’ PARISHES
Feb. 23-At Ascension- Parish Council Meeting
Feb. 23-At Ascension-KCs meeting at 7:00 pm
Feb. 26-At Ascension-8:00 am-8:00 pm: Adoration of
the Blessed Sacrament.
Feb. 27-At. St. Bernard–Fish Fry 3:30 to 8:00 pm. All
are welcome. Take outs available.
March 6-At Ascension-KCs’ Annual Fish Fry-Save the
Date
March 4-At St. Bernard-Eucharistic Adoration from
8:30 am. To 8pm. Please sign up at the Scrip table for an
hour or half hour. Add Adoration to your Lenten observance. "By his wounds we are healed." Isaiah. 53:5
March 6-At Ascension-KCs’ Annual Fish Fry-Save the
Date
March 20-At. St. Bernard–Fish Fry 3:30 to 8:00 pm.
RECONCILIATION:
March 11th 5:30—8:00 pm. At Ascension
HOLY THURSDAY:
8PM at St Bernard
NO HOLY THURSDAY MASS AT ASCENSION THIS
YEAR—we will only be having 1 Holy Thursday Mass
alternating between the 2 parishes.
GOOD FRIDAY:
5pm Ascension
7pm St Bernard
EASTER VIGIL:
8PM Ascension ---NO EASTER VIGIL AT ST BERNARD THIS YEAR—ALTERNATES ANNUALY.
EASTER SUNDAY:
8am Ascension
8 & 10am at St Bernard
< Continued from the column on the left.
A new movie opening this Valentine's Day aims to
Writer, director and star of "Old Fashioned" Rik
combat the effects of works such as "Fifty Shades of
Swartzwelder explained the significance of the film
Grey" on romance and expose people to a more "Old
hitting theaters on the exact same weekend as "Fifty
Fashioned" view of it.
Shades."
Exchanging bondage for the Bible, the film, entitled
"The timing of it all definitely provides a stark contrast,
"Old Fashioned," introduces two broken people who
and that's the point," he said in a press release. "The
come out of their dark pasts and into real love through
conversation should be pushed. Not all fantasy is
a traditional courtship. The film is a sharp contrast from
harmless and not all paths lead to true and lasting
"Fifty Shades of Grey" which is also due in theaters on
love. We have two movies here, both about people
Valentine's Day. The primary difference between the
with troubled pasts … but both taking very different
two films lies in the God-honoring courtship found in
approaches to getting romance right" (The Christian
"Old Fashioned," which attempts to bring chivalry back
Post).
to life.
Peace,
Continued to the column on the right >
Fr. Gregory
Church of the Ascension
Norwood Young America, MN
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.
Several bowls and pans are in the kitchen on the
shelves by the door. If you brought food for a funeral, please stop by and pick up your items by
March 1st.
Thank you!
The Shakopee Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a Fish Dinner on Friday, February 27,
2015, at the Shakopee Knights Event Center,
760 4th Ave E, in Shakopee. Baked or fried
fish, potato salad & au gratin potatoes, green
beans, fresh baked bread, dessert and coffee or
milk will be served continuously from 5:00 to
7:30 PM. The cost is $12.00 per adult,
(age 11 or older), $6.00 for children age 5 to 10,
and children 4 and under are free.
All you care to eat. Open to the public.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:
Saturday: 4:15-4:45 pm
“Lord, you are good and forgiving,
most merciful to all who call on you.
LORD, hear my prayer;
listen to my cry for help.
On the day of my distress I call to you,
for you will answer me.”
Save the Date
Ascensions KCs’ Annual Fish Fry will be
held March 6th from 11:00 am to 7:30 pm
February 22nd
First Sunday of Lent
For the courage and grace to love as Christ loves,
and by bearing witness to the Truth,
may others may come to know and see Christ
in our world;
We pray to the Lord:
Church of St. Bernard
Cologne, MN
Words can't begin to express our sheer joy and appreciation for everyone's contributions to our 42nd Winter
Carnival! We couldn't have done it without the support of
the parish and community, our heartfelt thanks to all involved
in the planning, working and clean up of the carnival. Please
remember the support we have received from our local businesses as you shop for goods and services. We are pleased to
announce that Roger Hoen won the beautifully embroidered
quilt raffle! The following are the winners from the Adult and
Student Raffles: Paul Wickenhauser $750, Heidi Schmeig
$500, Jared Wickenhauser $300, Bernie Shambour Sr $250,
Helen Hilgers $100, Susie Cebulla $100, Cleo Starkey $75,
Nellie Hennen $75, Vern Elke $75, Paul Buckley $50, Barb
Knorr $50, Becky Kerber $50, Tom Hoen $100 Visa gift card,
Rick Hoen $100 Visa gift card, Lenny Hoen $50 Visa gift
card. Adan Lagunas $100 bike certificate, Monica Kooiman
$50, Lilly Kunkel $25 Kwik Trip gift card, 4AMC movie tickets, family pass to Tropics, Adelynn Peterson $25 Kwik Trip,
Greta Feist $25 Target gift card, Kelly Murphy Lions Tap gift
card, Janice Vos $25 Mackenthun's gift card, Dominic Lindbom $25 Target gift card, Ben Walter Toy Tractor, Steve
Kane Unhinged Pizza gift card, Kaylen Jimenez $20 gift card
to Clearwater Clothing, Angelica Figueroa $50, Brain Vos toy
tractor, Danny Padilla toy excavator, Tim Schwartz toy bobcat, Jake Kooiman toy bobcat, Rob Wickenhauser toy tractor,
Amy Wickenhauser 10 hole punch to Waconia Ice Arena.
Congratulations to all and THANK YOU to everyone for
your support!
Fish Fry is on Friday, Feb 27. Need Help
Would you please put in bulletin that Thursday February 26,
we could use volunteers to peel and dice potatoes, celery and
onion for fish fry potato salad. They will start at 1:00pm. Call
sister if you can help. Friday February 27 we can use help
serving, clearing tables doing dishes etc.
"Please join in sending Birthday Wishes to Allen Storms by
signing the Birthday Card located on the Scrip Table ."
Parish council is looking for parishioners to serve on council.
The time commitment would be every 3rd Monday of the
month and for 1 hr. currently. We are looking to fill spots as
soon as possible. Please contact Father Gregory or Carol Symanitz with any questions. Thank you.
“Igniting Hope in Changing Times”: St. Bernard Lenten
Evening of Reflection, March 1st, 4:15-8pm. St. Bernard
Parishioners & School Families & Ascension Parishioners
are invited to St. Bernard Church. The concelebrated Mass
@ 7PM with Father Gregory and Father Joe fulfills the Sunday Obligation. Senior High students and up are invited.
Father Joe Bambenek and Mary Bosscher will be the presenters. A pizza supper will be served. No registration necessary. Call Doris Mielke with any questions @ #612-9102365.
CHURCH OF ST. BERNARD
STEWARDSHIP OF TIME
AND LITURGY SCHEDULE
February 23 through March 1, 2015
LECTORS:
Saturday 8:00pm. Roger Storms
Sunday 10:00 am. Tom Kasel
SERVERS: Weekdays: St. Bernard School Student
Saturday 8:00pm. Amy Wickenhauser &
Corin Schwartz
Sunday 10:00am. Carli Cebulla & Abby Kunkel
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER
Saturday 8:00pm
John Eiden
Sunday 10:00am.
Lori Kasel
USHERS
Saturday 8:00 pm Danny Hoen & Ralph Laumann
Sunday 10:00 am. Laura Schroeder & Mike Pawelk
GREETERS:
Saturday
8:00 pm. Carol Hoen
Sunday
10:00 am. Bob Rademacher
GIFT BEARERS:
Saturday 8:00 pm. Volunteers
Sunday 10:00 am. Volunteers
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Feb. 22
Sunday
Feb. 22
Monday
Feb. 23
Tuesday
Feb. 24
Wednesday Feb. 25
Thursday Feb. 26
Friday
Feb. 27
Saturday Feb. 28
Sunday
Mar. 1
INTENTIONS:
8:00 pm. People of the Parish
10:00 am. Helga Nicklaus
8:00 am. †Edward Greins
No Mass
8:00 am. †Edward Greins
No Mass
8:00 am. †Leo & Arlene Heger
8:00 pm People of the Parish
10:00 am. †Kris Eiden
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Monday 8:30 a.m.; Saturday: 7:15-7:45 p.m.
Stewardship of Treasure
Budget for Week
3,207.75
Contributions 2-11-15 through 2-17-15
2,900.40
Total Actual Collection YTD
134,739.00
YTD Collection Over (Under) Budget
(11,892.25)
As of February 17th we have $15,035.19 borrowed funds
to pay expenses.
Forward in Faith
Envelope Income
355.00
Electronic Donations
150.00
Forward in Faith Total
505.00
Stewardship a way of life.
CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION
STEWARSHIP OF TIME
Feb. 23 through March 1
SERVERS:
Sat. 5:00 pm: Mitchell Lemmer, Joe Simons
Sun. 8:00 am: Rachel Holliday, Kennedy Pexa
LECTORS:
Sat. 5:00 pm: Peter Schwichtenberg
Sun. 8:00 am: Cheryl Coyle
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:
Sat. 5:00pm: Steve Helget
Sun. 8:00 am: Steve Coyle
COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND
March 1: Rich & Susan Tellers
USHERS FOR FEBRUARY:
Sat. 5:00 pm: Kent Fabel, Tom Lano
Sunday 8:00 am: Bill & Eugene Dvorak
SACRISTAN:
Sat. 5:00 pm: David Dettmann
Sun. 8:00 am: Brian Willems
GREETERS:
Sat. 5:00 pm:
Sun. 8:00 am:
Sheila Hart
Jan Pouliot
MASS SCHEDULE INTENTIONS
Monday Feb. 23
No Mass
Tuesday
Feb. 24 7:15 am Rev.Robert Jude †
Wednesday Feb. 25
No Mass
Thursday Feb. 26
No Mass
Friday
Feb. 27
No Mass
Saturday Feb. 28 5:00 pm Mr.& Mrs. Joseph Kosek †
†
Sunday
Mar. 1 8:00 am All Parishioners
Weekly Collection
February 15 , 2015
Weekly Operating Budget:
$2,963.00
Contributions:
$2,478.00
Weekly Budget YTD:
$97,779.00
Actual Collection YTD:
$95,197.21
YTD collected Over (Under) Budget: ($2,581.79)
Capital Improvement:
$150.00
Capital Improvement Fund Total:
$17,042.34
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Parishioner - St. Bernard
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952-442-2121
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Email: [email protected]
612-910-2365
Waconia Deputy Registrar
Marlene Robinson
Ascension Parishioner
300 North Faxon Road•NYA
(952) 467-3692
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Hours: Mon & Fri 8 AM-5PM
Tue-Wed-Thu 8:30 AM-5 PM
Sat. 8 AM-11:30 AM
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Waconia
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(612) 508-1008
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