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215 MAIN STREET EAST • NEW PRAGUE, MN 56071 • 952-758-3225 • NPCATHOLIC.ORG

Including St. Wenceslaus, St. John the Evangelist and St. Scholastica

SAINT WENCESLAUS CATHOLIC PARISHThree Sites of Worship ~ One Community of Faith

13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

June 27, 202113th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JUNE 27, 2021

215 MAIN STREET EAST * NEW PRAGUE, MN 56071 * 952-758-3225 * NPCATHOLIC.ORG

SAINT WENCESLAUS CATHOLIC PARISH Three Sites of Worship - One Community of Faith

Including St. Wenceslaus,

St. John the Evangelist & St. Scholastica

You are Peter and upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it.

Mt 16:18

13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JUNE 27, 2021

Welcome to the greater St. Wenceslaus Catholic Parish which includes the Church of St. Wenceslaus and St. John the Evangelist and St. Scholastica. We are so glad you are here. Should you be visiting just for today, WELCOME! If you are seeking a church home, we would be honored to have you consider joining our faith community. If you are interested in membership, please phone the parish office for assistance and registration. If you are over the age of 21, we ask that you register. Please feel free to stop by the parish office during office hours to register or you may do so online. Again, we are happy you are here.

PARISH OFFICE HOURSMonday – Friday ~ 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

MASS SCHEDULEWeekend Masses Saturday ........................................................ 5:00 pm Sunday ............................................. 8:30 & 10:30 amRosary Only Monday ......................................................... 7:30 am

If you are homebound or ill, the previous weekend’s Mass may be viewed on our website ~ npcatholic.org

SACRAMENTS & OTHER INFORMATION

Anointing of the Sick

Available to those who are seriously ill or suffering from

a prolonged illness. Call 952-758-3225

Confirmation

Preparation required. Call Laura Schoenecker at 952-758-5131

Reconciliation

Friday from 3:00-4:00 pm in the church

Saturday 4:00-4:40 pm

Baptism

Preparation required. Call 952-758-3225

Marriage

Six months to one year preparation time required.

Call 952-758-3225

Rosary

Monday – Friday 7:30 am in the church.

Fatima Prayer Cell

Thursday in church after 8:00 am Mass

Adoration

Friday 8:30 am to 6 pm in the church.

Early Morning Scripture Study

Wednesday 7:00 to 8:00 am in church basement.

Prayer Chain

Judy: 952-758-2220 or Arnita: 952-758-4943

BeFrienders

Ann Schoenbauer: 952-758-3456 or

Lois Giesen: 952-758-2138

At the Church of St. Wenceslaus

We welcome you... From the Desk of Father Eugene Theisen

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Padre’s Pen ~

Totus Tuus “Thank you” & July 1st TransitionsA Big “Thank You” to the Totus Tuus team, Laura and the Faith Formation Department/

Volunteers, and our families who all participated in the Totus Tuus program this week! I am writing this before the program begins, but I do expect that it will be a great success and I know that our folks have put a lot of sweat equity into bringing this program here and making it successful.

With the Archdiocese and all the bishops of Minnesota remov-ing the dispensation for Sunday Mass attendance and the ongo-ing return to more normative liturgies and programming in our parishes, I want to point out a few things as we continue our transition here at St. Wenceslaus, St. John, and St. Scholastica.

Our goal is to remove the collection baskets at the rear of our churches and return to our ushers taking up the collections. We would really love to see more people (men and women) step up for this very important ministry. It is more than just taking up collections. Ushers greet and assist people at the beginning of Mass. They ensure the gift bearers are in place and ready to go (yes, we are going back to having the gifts brought up by the parishioners – sign up is in the rear of church, or if our ush-ers ask, please say “Yes, we would love to bring the gifts up.”). They assist people throughout Mass. And they hand out the bulletins at the end of Mass.

We are also removing the sanitizer tables in our aisles near the front. We will be keeping hand sanitizer in the back of Church, and we will have it on the altar for our Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. If you desire to sanitize your hands before receiving Holy Communion, please bring a small tube of sani-tizer with you to church for personal use in your pew.

The remainder of the ropes will be removed, and we will return to “Let us offer each other a sign of peace.” But please respect other individuals who may not be ready to shake hands and I do recommend keeping distance as our church capacity allows.

We will continue with four stations of Holy Communion with the hosts as the number of ministers allow and will not be re-turning to Holy Communion under both species for the foresee-able future. Also, we will be putting the holy water fonts back out for use. Use them according to your comfort level.

I pray we will all have a safe, healthy, and holy summer giv-ing all the praise and glory to God.

Ad Christum per Mariam,Fr. Theisen

$256,268.52 $247,728.83

Parish Debt Last Month Parish Debt This Month


July03 / 042021

No Gift Bearers

Lector

SaturdaySt. John8:15 PM

SundaySt. Scholastica

8:00 AM

Jim Widmer

Gift BearerFamily

Servers

EucharisticMinisters

Weekend Masses Saturday ......................8:15 pm ......... St. John Sunday ........................8:00 am ......... St. Scholastica Sunday ........................10:00 am ....... St. JohnWeekday Masses Wednesday ..................5:30 pm ......... St. John


Reconciliation Saturday ......................7:30 pm ......... St. John

Baptism & ConfirmationPreparation required. Call the Parish Officeat 952-758-3225.

Anointing of the SickCall the Parish Office at 952-758-3225.

MarriagePrep required. Call Fr. Eugene Theisen.

AdorationFridays 8:30 am to 6:00 pm at St. Wenceslaus Church

PARISH OFFICE215 Main St. E., New Prague 56071

952-758-3225

Rev. Eugene [email protected]

Hall Rental:Pamela Sherlock 952-758-0477 or email:[email protected]

Prayer Chain WCC: Carol Bauer 952-457-4057 Noreen Giesen 952-758-2608 Marlene Dohmen 952-492-6879

Important Information

Western Catholic Community

Mass Schedule Volunteers - St. John & St. Scholastica

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SundaySt. John

10:00 AM

Marlene Dohmen Amy Lemke

Fr. Theisen Fr. Skluzacek Fr. Skluzacek

No Servers No Servers No Servers

No Gift Bearers No Gift Bearers

COLLECTION INFORMATION

WESTERN CATHOLIC COMMUNITYSUNDAY, JUNE 20, 2021

Total Collected for 06/20 ................. $2,423Under Budget for Week ............................. -$731Actual Collections YTD ........................ $147,859Under Budget YTD ............................... -$12,988Budget for Next Week ............................. $3,154

Thank you for your support!

Bulletin E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.npcatholic.org

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#BackToMassMN Important Information

Weekend Masses Saturday 8:15 pm St. John Sunday 8:00 am St. Scholastica Sunday 10:00 am St. John Weekday Masses Wednesday 5:30 pm St. John


Reconciliation Saturday…….7:30 pm St. John Baptism & Confirmation Preparation required. Call the Parish Office at 952-758-3225. Anointing of the Sick Call the Parish Office at 952-758-3225. Marriage Prep required. Call Fr. Eugene Theisen. Adoration Fridays 8:30 am to 6 pm at St. Wenceslaus Church

PARISH OFFICE 952-758-3225

215 Main St E, New Prague 56071

Rev. Eugene Theisen Pastor 952-758-0469 [email protected]

Hall Rental: Pamela Sherlock 952-758-0477 or email: [email protected] Prayer Chain WCC: Carol Bauer 952-457-4057 Noreen Giesen 952-758-2608 Marlene Dohmen 952-492-6879


July 03/04 2021

Saturday St. John 8:15 pm

Sunday St. Scholastica

8:00 am

Sunday St. John

10:00 am

COLLECTION INFORMATION WESTERN CATHOLIC COMMUNITY

Sunday, June 20

Total Collected for 06/20………..$2,423 Under Budget for Week…...…..........-$731 Actual Collections YTD……….…$147,859 Under Budget YTD……......……..-$12,988 Budget for Next Week…..…..…..…$3,154


Lector Jim Widmer Marlene Dohmen Amy Lemke

Eucharistic Ministers


Servers No Servers No Servers No Servers

Gift Bearer Family

No Gift Bearers No Gift Bearers No Gift Bearers

Bulletin E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.npcatholic.org

PARISH AND AREA NEWS

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#BackToMassMN Important Information

Weekend Masses Saturday 8:15 pm St. John Sunday 8:00 am St. Scholastica Sunday 10:00 am St. John Weekday Masses Wednesday 5:30 pm St. John


Reconciliation Saturday…….7:30 pm St. John Baptism & Confirmation Preparation required. Call the Parish Office at 952-758-3225. Anointing of the Sick Call the Parish Office at 952-758-3225. Marriage Prep required. Call Fr. Eugene Theisen. Adoration Fridays 8:30 am to 6 pm at St. Wenceslaus Church

PARISH OFFICE 952-758-3225

215 Main St E, New Prague 56071

Rev. Eugene Theisen Pastor 952-758-0469 [email protected]

Hall Rental: Pamela Sherlock 952-758-0477 or email: [email protected] Prayer Chain WCC: Carol Bauer 952-457-4057 Noreen Giesen 952-758-2608 Marlene Dohmen 952-492-6879


July 03/04 2021

Saturday St. John 8:15 pm

Sunday St. Scholastica

8:00 am

Sunday St. John

10:00 am

COLLECTION INFORMATION WESTERN CATHOLIC COMMUNITY

Sunday, June 20

Total Collected for 06/20………..$2,423 Under Budget for Week…...…..........-$731 Actual Collections YTD……….…$147,859 Under Budget YTD……......……..-$12,988 Budget for Next Week…..…..…..…$3,154


Lector Jim Widmer Marlene Dohmen Amy Lemke

Eucharistic Ministers


Servers No Servers No Servers No Servers

Gift Bearer Family

No Gift Bearers No Gift Bearers No Gift Bearers

Bulletin E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.npcatholic.org

PARISH AND AREA NEWS

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**Our Livestreamed Masses & Rosary may be viewed on our website, npcatholic.org; on our Facebook Page, New Prague Catholic; or on YouTube, search “New Prague Area Catholic

Community” at YouTube.com. One License: 700. A-711205

Saint Alphonsus Liguori(to pray anytime you are unable to physically participate in Communion)

My Jesus, I believe that Youare present in the Most Holy Sacrament.

I love You above all things,and I desire to receive You into my soul.

Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramen-tally,

come at least spiritually into my heart.I embrace You as if You were already there

and unite myself wholly to You.Never permit me to be separated from You.

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God Bless the Newly BaptizedWelcome and congratulations to Violet Ann Krenik, daughter of Chad Krenik & Lisa Chromy. We rejoice with your family on this joyful occasion!

We will be Signing up again for gift bearers in the back of church at St. Wenceslaus beginning the weekend of July 3-4. There are signup sheets in the back of church.

Capital Campaign UpdateThank you to everyone who made a capital campaign gift and/or pledge! Your contributions will ensure a fu-ture for St. Wenceslaus Parish’s three sites. To date we have received the following in pledges and non-pledged contributions to each site:

St. Wenceslaus SiteTotal Pledged (includes Unpledged Contributions) - $1,153,699 (105% of $1.1 million goal)Total Collected - $664,422

St. John SiteTotal Pledged (includes Unpledged Contribu-tions) - $274,765 (106%

of $260,000 goal)Total Collected - $167,040

St. Scholastica SiteTotal Pledged (includes Unpledged Contributions) - $101,054 (53% of $190,000 goal)Total Collected - $73,687

Festival News: the 2021 Top Six Festival Committee consists of Missy Trnka, Dan Novak, Liz Neiderhis-er, Chad Franek, Erica Scheffler and Adam Weiner. The big weekend is Saturday, August 7 and Sunday, Au-gust 8. We are looking forward to a weekend of food, fun and fellowship with old and new traditions including polka Masses, euchre tournament, beer tent, bingo, food trucks, bucket raffle and live music entertainment. ALL ARE WELCOME! #YOUBELONGHERE! Watch for envelope pick up coming soon. Call Missy Trnka at 612-708-2741 or Dan Novak at 952-715-1387 with any questions.

Bl, Karl's CornerBl. Karl von Hapsburg (1887-1922)

thrice-crowned king (Austria, Hungary and Bohemia) is coming to St. John the Evangelist this summer. Archbishop Hebda gave his permission for St. John's to house a chapel dedicated to Bl. Karl. This permission, along with chapel plans, was sent to the appropriate parties in Europe, who will be sending us a first class relic of Bl. Karl for our chapel. Fr. Jordan Hainsey, of Canada, is sending down an original 1916 lithograph of Bl. Karl, also for our chapel. May Bl. Karl of Austria prove to be a powerful intercessor before the throne of God for us and our three-church parish.

Join us Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. for our Bl. Karl Mass at St. John's. Latin rosary begins at 5:00 p.m..

For more information, email: [email protected] or visit www.emperorcharles.org


**Our Livestreamed Masses & Rosary may be viewed on our website, npcatholic.org; on our Facebook Page, New Prague Catholic; or on YouTube, search “New Prague Area Catholic Community” at YouTube.com. One License: 700. A-711205

Saint Alphonsus Liguori (to pray anytime you are unable to physically participate

in Communion) My Jesus,

I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.

I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.

Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,

come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there

and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You.

Amen.

God Bless the Newly Baptized Welcome and congratulations to Violet Ann Krenik, daughter of Chad Krenik & Lisa Chromy. We rejoice with your family on this joyful occasion!

We will be Signing up again for gift bearers in the back of church at St. Wenceslaus

beginning the weekend of July 3-4. There are signup sheets in the back of church.

Capital Campaign Update Thank you to everyone who made a capital campaign gift and/or pledge! Your contributions will ensure a future for St. Wenceslaus Parish’s three sites. To date we have received the following in pledges and non-pledged contributions to each site: St. Wenceslaus Site Total Pledged (includes Unpledged Contributions) - $1,153,699 (105% of $1.1 million goal)

Total Collected - $664,422 St. John Site Total Pledged (includes Unpledged Contributions) - $274,765 (106% of $260,000 goal) Total Collected - $167,040 St. Scholastica Site Total Pledged (includes Unpledged Contributions) - $101,054 (53% of $190,000 goal) Total Collected - $73,687

Festival News: the 2021 Top Six Festival Committee consists of Missy Trnka, Dan Novak, Liz Neiderhiser, Chad Franek, Erica Scheffler and Adam Weiner. The big weekend is Saturday, August 7 and Sunday, August 8. We are looking forward to a weekend of food, fun and fellowship with old and new traditions including polka Masses, euchre tournament, beer tent, bingo, food trucks, bucket raffle and live music entertainment. ALL ARE WELCOME! #YOUBELONGHERE! Watch for envelope pick up coming soon. Call Missy Trnka at 612-708-2741 or Dan Novak at 952-715-1387 with any questions.

Something New For +55 SENIORS “THE BEST IS YET” Join us the second Monday of each month starting Monday, July 12, at 9:30-10:30 am for some sharing & fellowship. All are welcomed, men & women, all parishes. Location: St. Wenceslaus Church Basement, Blessed Mother Gathering Space, formerly the cry room. Just show up, bring a water bottle & enjoy visiting with other seniors. Any second Monday of a month that is a holiday or inclement weather, schools closed this group will not gather. Do you participate in “Silver Sneakers” classes at the Fitness Center? We planned this group’s time to coordinate! Questions contact Mary Carol Wolf, Parish Pastoral Minister,

Bl. Karl of Austria,

Pray for us!

Something New For +55 SENIORS “THE BEST IS YET”Join us the second Monday of each month starting Mon-day, July 12, at 9:30-10:30 am for some sharing & fellow-ship. All are welcomed, men & women, all parishes. Lo-cation: St. Wenceslaus Church Basement, Blessed Mother Gathering Space, formerly the cry room. Just show up, bring a water bottle & enjoy visiting with other seniors. Any second Monday of a month that is a holiday or inclem-ent weather, or schools closed this group will not gather. Do you participate in “Silver Sneakers” classes at the Fit-ness Center? We planned this group’s time to coordinate! Questions contact Mary Carol Wolf, Parish Pastoral Minis-ter, 952-758-0463 or [email protected].


Returning to Mass: July 1 Marks End of Dispensa-tion in Minnesota. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a painful time of separation that necessitated the dis-pensation from the Sunday obligation to attend Mass. Now, as the pandemic subsides, and public gathering restrictions and safety protocols are lifted, it is time to gather as the Body of Christ once again. Therefore, the bishops and diocesan administrators of the Minnesota Catholic Conference have decided to reinstate the ob-ligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation beginning the weekend of July 3-4, 2021. Learn more at backtomassmn.org.

You are invited to join many in prayer to Pray for the healing for Our Country. Every Friday from now until October at St. Wenceslaus Church (during Adoration): at 3:00 pm Join us out loud as we pray the Divine Mer-cy Chaplet. At 5:35pm, come and pray the Rosary, stay for Benediction.

COLLECTION INFORMATION ~St. Wenceslaus Site

Sunday June 20

Total Collected for 06/20 ................................... $8,329Collections a Mass ............................................. $7,829Electronic Collections ............................................ $500Under Challenge for Week .................................. $9,907Actual Collections YTD ................................... $745,952Under Challenge YTD ....................................... $77,594Challenge for Next Week .................................. $18,235

Thank you for your generosity!

Archbishop Flynn Catechetical Institute — School of Discipleship: Tuesdays, June 22-August 3 and Sat-urday, September 25 at St. Vincent de Paul, Brooklyn Park or via Livestream. Taught by Jeff Cavins, this course is open to all adults and teaches the basics of discipleship, how to share your faith with confidence, and how to cul-tivate a deeper life of prayer. The cost for the course, materials, and seminar is $125. Sign up with a friend and get a discount! For more information visit semssp/ci.

Join Us! Legislative Wrap-Up: What happened at the Capitol? A Faith PerspectiveThe 2021 Legislative Session is almost done. Join the Joint Religious Legislative Coalition, local congrega-tions, faith leaders and community organizations to hear about policy changes to help struggling Minneso-tans and our neighbors in need – and learn more about how the process works. Anne Krisnik, JRLC Executive Director, will share new laws impacting housing, emer-gency shelter, safety net programs and more. Date: Wednesday, July 7 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Northfield. RSVP to 612-230-3232 or Joan Miltenberger, Statewide Organizer, at jmiltenberg-

[email protected] to ensure space for social distancing. Check out the work of JRLC, the 2021 legislative agenda, and advocacy resources.

FAITH FORMATION ANDYOUTH MINISTRYWe are so excited! Our Archdiocese listened to what you and 35,000 other Catholics stated as important issues for our Archdiocese mov-ing forward. From the listening sessions, three

focus areas were determined to be addressed this fall. We will be offering six sessions on Thursday afternoons from 3-5 pm and evening sessions from 6:30-8:30 pm to address these issues. We will learn, we will discuss, and we will be heard. Be a part of making our Archdiocese a great and vibrant place to be! Invite other Catholics to join in too!

SCHOOL NEWS from SWSDear Parishioners, Dear Parents, Grandparents, Friends of SWS,

Things are hopping around SWS this summer. It is so nice to be in op-eration with “back to normal” stan-dards. It almost feels odd to have a visitor and I reach for my mask and it no longer drapes my neck waiting to be pulled up again so I can speak to the person in front of me. I have

faith that this is how we will open in fall – normal with a few tweaks of the good things we learned along the way in 20-21!

We have our preschool open for the first time running a summer preschool program. It is full and our staff is providing an amazing program for these little kids. Our Club House is also moving full blast with so many fun adventures and fun times for the students who attend. Our maintenance staff is working full speed ahead get-ting everything all shiny again. Mrs. Hartman and Mrs. May are working behind the scenes to get all details for a new year set and to make sure our technology is in the best condition for a great school year. Ms. McNa-mara (retired teacher) has also been sneaking into the STEM lab to replenish supplies. Need-less-to-say, our place is active and busy this summer.

Reading below, you will see that we are getting ready for fall 2021. There are a few items of interest for all, including the new staff members who will join us. For incoming families, there are some links to follow!

Summer is a time to take a break from school, but I also want to keep you in the loop!

Take care and enjoy the sun! Kim Doyle, Principal

Pray Often, Work Hard, Trust God

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Sunday, Jun 27, 2021THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

God is the champion of lifeWe’re made for immortality. Christianity celebrates that death hasno sting and life has no end. Our tenacious possession of the liveswe’re given is a sign of our refusal to accept death as the last wordon the subject of our lives. We’re impatient with limitations, rejectgloom-and-doom projections, and insist on second opinions whenthe news is grim. We relentlessly cling to hope despite the odds ofour predicament. God is on our side in this stubborn grip we haveon life. God intends for death itself to pass away. Put yourresources at the service of life.

TODAY'S READINGS: Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24; 2 Corinthians 8:7, 9,13-15; Mark 5:21-43 (98). “God did not make death, nor does [God]

rejoice in the destruction of the living.”

Monday, Jun 28, 2021MEMORIAL OF IRENAEUS, BISHOP, MARTYR

We’re part of the Lord’s great chain of beingIt’s fun to consider “six degrees of separation”—the theory thateveryone on Earth is connected to any other person by a chain offive acquaintances. Perhaps you even know how you areconnected to someone famous. Imagine being only three degreesseparated from Jesus! Saint Irenaeus is known for that claim. Hestudied under Polycarp, who had been a disciple of the apostleJohn. We may be countless more degrees removed thanIrenaeus, but all Christians are part of the chain that goes back toour Lord because we’re the beneficiaries of what’s been passeddown the links along the way—as well as being links ourselves tothe future. Keep those connections strong.

TODAY'S READINGS: Genesis 18:16-33; Matthew 8:18-22 (377).“Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.”

Tuesday, Jun 29, 2021SOLEMNITY OF SAINTS PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES

Call me by my new nameBefore Jesus, they were Simon and Saul; afterward, Peter andPaul. In the great biblical tradition, both experienced a namechange to signify God’s call to a new and greater destiny. Theybecame the two pillars of the church. Jesus gave Peter the “keys”to unlock the “kingdom of God,” on Earth as it is in heaven—theKingdom Jesus preached about for three years. Paul received a“sword,” the “sword of the Spirit” that’s the word of God—whichPaul used as he spread the gospel to new lands. Is theresomething new you can do for God today?

TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 12:1-11; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18; Matthew16:13-19 (591). “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”

Wednesday, Jun 30, 2021

You are part of God’s agendaPrayer has many forms and many expressions: It turns our heartsand minds to God with a desire to praise, to request, to givethanks, or to intercede on behalf of others. Prayer is conversationwith God; sitting in silence with God; sharing with God every hopeand fear we carry. But as Saint Thomas Aquinas reminds us, “Weset forth our petitions before God, not in order to make known toHim our needs and desires, but rather so that we ourselves may

realize that in these things it is necessary to turn to God for help.”Go ahead, place your concerns on God’s desk. There’s alwaysspace.

TODAY'S READINGS: Genesis 21:5, 8-20a; Matthew 8:28-34 (379).“When the poor one called out, the LORD heard.”

Thursday, Jul 01, 2021MEMORIAL OF JUNÍPERO SERRA, PRIEST, RELIGIOUS, MISSIONARY

Man on a missionToday the church honors Saint Junípero Serra, the SpanishFranciscan missionary who tirelessly evangelized native peoplesin California in the late 1700s, founding the first nine of 21 missionsin the region. His sainthood is not without controversy sincemissionaries were enmeshed in the brutal Spanish conquest of theAmericas, but Serra’s record also shows he endured manyhardships late in life for the sake of the gospel, genuinely loved theindigenous people, and defended their rights against the worstSpanish abuses. His memorial is a good time to learn about andpray for greater justice for Native Americans and all IndigenousPeoples.

TODAY'S READINGS: Genesis 22:1b-19; Matthew 9:1-8 (380). “He then

said to the paralytic, ‘Rise, pick up your stretcher, and go home.’”

Friday, Jul 02, 2021

Pray for us sinnersSometimes denial, shame, and fear keep us from recognizing theharmful effects of our sin. Pope Francis encourages us to giveeven our sin over to God. As he put it in a 2013 homily, “In my ownlife, I have so often seen God’s merciful countenance, hispatience; I have also seen so many people find the courage toenter the wounds of Jesus by saying to him: Lord, I am here,accept my poverty, hide my sin in your wounds, wash it away withyour blood. And I have always seen that God did just this—heaccepted them, consoled them, cleansed them, loved them.” Drawclose to Jesus and be comforted.

TODAY'S READINGS: Genesis 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67; Matthew 9:9-13 (381). “Go and learn the meaning of the words, ‘I desire mercy,

not sacrifice.’ I did not come to call the righteous but sinners.”

Saturday, Jul 03, 2021FEAST OF THOMAS, APOSTLE

Let doubt deepen your faithWe have come to know today’s saint as “Doubting Thomas,” but interms of his legacy, it was the missionary zeal that grew out of hisdoubt that endures. According to tradition, Thomas traveled far,reaching the Malabar Coast of southwest India, where heestablished a community still known today as “Saint ThomasChristians.” A more diverse mix could not be found: the Nazranis,as they are called, are said to be “Indian in culture, Christian infaith, and Syrian in liturgy,” with a dash of Jewish and Hinduinfluence for good measure. Your doubt can be the catalyst to afaith that endures and leaves a rich legacy. Ask God to help yourunbelief!

TODAY'S READINGS: Ephesians 2:19-22; John 20:24-29 (593). “You

are no longer strangers and sojourners, but you are fellow citizens

with the holy ones.”

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LITURGIES & PRIEST'S MASS INTENTIONS

INCLUDES ALL CHURCH LOCATIONS

WEEK OF JUNE 28 – JULY 04, 2021

STAFF DIRECTORY ST. WENCESLAUS CATHOLIC PARISH

MEETINGS & EVENTS CALENDAR

WEEK OF JUNE 28, 2021 - JULY 04, 2021

SCRIPTURE READINGSWEEK OF JUNE 28, 2021 -

JULY 04, 2021

Rev. Eugene [email protected]. Michael SkluzacekSacramental Minister James HerzogSeminarianRuth WeinandtParish Business [email protected] MaryCarol WolfPastoral [email protected] Pamela SherlockCOVID-19 Preparedness Plan AdministratorMedia, Communications & TechnologyWCC Site Coordinator and [email protected] SchoeneckerFaith Formation Director, Pre-K through Adult, Safe Environment [email protected] Michelle RedfearnInterim Confirmation [email protected]

Mary HigginsAdult Faith Formation [email protected] DoyleSt. Wenceslaus School Principal,Safe Environment Coordinator [email protected] GullicksonPreschool [email protected] GregorDirector of Liturgical Music at [email protected] LeversonParish Administrative Assistant,[email protected]

PARISH BUSINESS OFFICE215 Main St E, New Prague, MN 56071PH 952-758-3225 FAX 952-758-2960

FAITH FORMATION OFFICEOn campus in Parish Activity Center

ST. WENCESLAUS SCHOOL227 Main St E, New Prague, MN 56071PH 952-758-3133 FAX 952-758-2958

LITTLE SPIRITS PRESCHOOLOn campus of SWS ~ 1950’s building

952-758-0480MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT

952-758-2327

Monday, June 28: Gn 18:16-33 / Mt 8:18-22

Tuesday, June 29: Acts 12:1-11 / 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18 /

Mt 16:13-19

Wednesday, June 30: Gn 21:5, 8-20a / Mt 8:28-34

Thursday, July 01: Gn 22:1b-19 / Mt 9:1-8

Friday, July 02: Gn 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67 /

Mt 9:9-13

Saturday, July 03: Eph 2:19-22 / Jn 20:24-29

Sunday, July 04:Ez 2:2-5/ 2 Cor 12:7-10 / Mk 6:1-6

Please check with parish office or

website calendar for meeting information. www.npcatholic.org

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Safe Environment Information:Saint Wenceslaus facilitates a safe en-vironment for minors and vulnerable adults by requiring all employees, as well as volunteers, who have regular or unsupervised interaction with minors or vulnerable adults, to be Essential 3 qualified (background check, Code of Conduct, and Safe Environment Train-ing). For more information, contact [email protected]

If you or someone you know has been abused, exploited, or harassed by a clergy member, religious brother or sister, lay employee or volunteer of a parish or Catholic school, your first call should be to law enforcement. You are also encouraged to contact the archdiocese's Victim Assistance Pro-gram at 651-291-4475.

Rosary at St. WenceslausMONDAY – FRIDAY at 7:30 am

SATURDAY at 8:00 am

Monday, June 287:30 am ...............................................................Rosary SW

Tuesday, June 29 8:00 am ......................................... Elgar Busch✞ - Mass SW

Wednesday, June 30 8:00 am ............................Theresa Hinderscheit✞ - Mass SW5:30.........................................................................Mass SJ

Thursday, July 018:00 am ................................................................. Mass SW

Friday, July 028:00 am ................................................................. Mass SW3:00 pm ...................................................... Confessions SW3:00 pm ........................................ Divine Mercy Chaplet SW5:35.....................................................................Rosary SW

Saturday, July 034:00 – 4:40 ................................................. Confessions SW 5:00 pm .....................................Terry McMahon✞ - Mass SW7:30 pm ........................................................Confessions SJ8:15 pm ...................................................................Mass SJ

Sunday, July 048:00 am ................................. Mass for the People - Mass SS 8:30 am .................................Tom Shaughnessy✞ - Mass SW10:00 am .................................................................Mass SJ 10:30am ................................. Heather Cotter✞ - Mass SWW

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Ladies Aux. Meetings4th Monday, 7 pm

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Bingo (License Permit # 01187) October-April

Come and have fun!411 - 4th Ave. SW

3rd Degree2nd Thursday, 7 pm

Grand Knight Jim Wagner612-940-0834

4th Degree3rd Thursday, 7 pm Faithful Navigator

Lyle Malecha • 651-269-3416

Ladies Aux. Meetings4th Monday, 7 pm

Contact Rosella Kes952-758-3578

Insurance AgentDave Goedtke507-720-1652

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