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Central Office in Holdingford Hours: Mon.-Wed. 10 to 3, Thurs. 1 to 5 Website: tworiverscatholic.com Office: (320) 228-0105 Father: (320)228-0110 In case of emergency or a death, call Father at the Rectory 746-2231. Parish Pastoral Team Father Gregory Mastey, Pastor Kristin Molitor, New Evangelization Coordinator [email protected] Shirley Willoughby, Business Manager Office hours: Wed. 10 to 3 p.m. [email protected] Jessie Johnson, Secretary [email protected] Confession Times: Before weekday Masses at 7:30 a.m. Saturday: 7:30 p.m. St. Anna Marriage: Couples are to begin preparation 6-12 months in advance and must call the Central Office to meet with Father Gregory before setting a date. Diocesan Marriage Preparation Classes are required. Baptism: Call to schedule Baptism. A baptism class is offered quarterly. Shut-Ins: Please call us. New Parishioners: Please introduce yourself to Father after Mass and call the Central Office. If you are leaving our parishes please call the central office so we can update our census. Thank you.
P.O. Box 308, Holdingford, MN 56340
The Catholic Communities of Bowlus, Holdingford and St. Anna
St. Stanislaus Kostka, Bowlus All Saints, Holdingford
Immaculate Conception, St. Anna The Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 24, 2019
12 points of Scout Law carried into adulthood: Trustworthy: 75% say Scouting taught them honesty and to be a leader. Loyalty: 88% are proud to live in the USA and to spend time with family. Helpful: 80% believe that helping others should come before self-interest. Friendly: 78% say they learned to get along with others and be respectful. Courteous: 90% believe older people should be treated with respect. Kind: 78% feel Scouting taught them to care for other people. Obedient: Boys in Scouts over 5 years are less likely to give into peer pressure. Cheerful: 78% are happy about their schools and neighborhoods. Thrifty; 82% value saving money. Brave: 82% gained confidence. Clean: 79% value caring for the environ-ment and personal physical fitness. Reverent: 83% value church attendance as very important.
Join the Cub Scouts or Boy Scouts
Pinewood Derby was on January 27th at All Saints-St. Hedwig’s
Contacts: Boy Scouts-Kristin Waddell 309-8798 Cub Scouts-B.J. Becker 290-8483
Love one another
as I have loved you.
Prayer Lines: All Saints: Ramona Fedor 746-2395 Kathleen Ebnet 746-2227 St. Anna: Shirley Schwalbe 356-7209 Christine Maleska 356-7246 St. Stanislaus: Arlene Beniek 584-5235
The Healing Power of God
Eucharistic Adoration Every Monday All Saints-St. Mary’s 8:00 a.m.– 10:00 p.m. Every Saturday St. Stanislaus Kostka 6:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m. Daily Mass Eucharistic Adoration is also held for one hour following daily Mass on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. No Adoration if there is a funeral on that day. Confession and the Rosary begin 1/2 hour before Mass.
New Evangelization Corner ~Kristin Molitor
This Week’s Events
Teckla Scegura Donald Wenderski Connie Young
Lee Bieniek Marcie Selinski Kieran Kloss
Bernice Carlson Katie Yurczyk Judy Schehr
Tyson Myers Matt Myers Reagan Zierdan
LeRoy Johannes Nancy Bieniek Evelyn Trettel
Cayden Van Norman Melissa Scepurek Brenda Dobis
Arnold Voss Florence Voss Louise Bieniek
Remember in prayer all who are in need of the Lord’s Healing and Strength
If you are in the Hospital, please let Fr. Gregory know. He cannot visit or even pray for you if he does not know. He tries to get to St. Cloud once a week for visits. In Bowlus, let the Social Justice Committee know and all three parishes should let the prayer line know. Thank you.
Baptism Classes 2019 This class is required before the Baptism of your first child. The next class is scheduled for April 14th at 11:30 a.m. in the Central Office. Please contact the Central Office to sign up.
Sun. February 24
Mon. February 25 Adoration - At All Saints –St Hedwig’s due to funeral
Tues. February 26
Wed. February 27
Thur. February 28 All Saints-St. Hedwig’s Faith Formation Building 6:30 p.m. Divine Mercy Study
Sat. March 2 St. Stanislaus Adoration All Saints-St. Mary’s 8:00 a.m. Men’s Prayer Group
Sun. March 3 Mardi Gras Celebration!
Fri. March 1
WATCH ON F O R M E D
In today’s Gospel, Jesus gives us a tall order by commanding us to love our enemies. In this week’s Opening the Word segment, Dr. Tim Gray Explains that we partake in the great work of evangelization when we love our enemies. We win hearts through love and kindness. Be sure to watch this segment on FORMED (Opening of the Word series, Year C).
Knights of Columbus
News & Events
Pray the Rosary
Weekly Readings Monday: Sir1:1-10/ Mk 9:14-29 Tuesday: Sir 2:1-11/Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday: Sir 4:11-19/Mk 9:38-40 Thursday: Sir 5:1-8/Mk 9:41-50 Friday: Sir 6:5-17/Mk 10:1-12 Saturday: Sir 17:1-15/Mk 10:13-16 Sunday: Sir 27:4-7/1 Cor 15:54-58/ Lk 6:39-45
If you are interested in being on the schedule or have changes in availability please contact: Ministry Schedulers: All Saints: Patty Becker 291-6582 St. Anna: Kathy Scegura 746-2814 St. Stanislaus: Margie Benusa 584-5405
Financial Contributions PARISH INCOME February 17, 2019 _______________ AS $ 3,311.10 IC $ 1,476.50 SS $ 2,497.50
Thank you for your generosity! For where your treasure is, there also will
your heart be.” —Luke 12: 34
You can sign up for your FREE FORMED account to have access to entertaining movies, inspiring audio talks. Informative bible studies, and much more. Visit https:// tworiverscatholic.formed.org. Grow in faith on your mobile device by downloading the FREE app: app.formed.org
Honoring Marriage Day Saturday, May 4th at the Cathedral of Saint Mary in Saint Cloud at 1:30 p.m. for couples celebrating their 5th, 25th, 40th,50th, 60th or 60-plus anniversaries in 2019. If you would like to attend please contact Jan at the Office of Marriage & Family, 305 7th Avenue North, Suite 100, Saint Cloud,MN 56303 or 252-4721
St. Gregory Council Our next meeting will be March 5th, 8 p.m. at Holy Cross Church in North Prairie. Our Annual Breakfast and Raffle April 7th after 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Mary’s in Upsala. To donate a prize for the raffle contact: Grand Knight, John Kokett 573-4239
Safe Haven Sunday March 3rd
Pornography changes the way children and adults think about sex and marriage. It’s time to reclaim virtue and protect our young people from the tempting pull of inappropriate online content. Safe Haven Sunday is celebrating its first year of raising awareness throughout dioceses and parishes in the United States regarding the negative impact s of pornography on individuals, marriages, families and society. Start with the Rosary asking for the intercession of Mary. Visit: http://omf.stcdio.org/pornography/
Being, Belonging, Becoming in our Benedictine Community We believe in our 1,500-year-old Benedictine tradition and want to share that belief with you. We extend to you the opportunity to discover what it would mean to belong to our community. If you are a single, Catholic woman under the age of 45, consider spending some time with us from 10:00 a.m– 3:00 p.m. On these Saturdays: March 16th, April 13th or May 18th. To register contact Sister Lisa Rose ,Vocations Director [email protected] or 363-7180
Upcoming Masses Ash Wednesday, March 6th 7:00 a.m. All Saints-St. Mary’s 12 Noon St. Stanislaus, Bowlus 7:00 p.m. Immaculate Conception,
Women’s Pilgrimage to Steubenville Come join Fr David and women from the Belgrade, Brooten and Elrosa par-ishes and the surrounding area: June 6-10. This chartered bus trip is only $500. The conference in Ohio is enti-tled: 'Power and Purpose'. For more info call JoAnn 250-5070 or visit: bbecatholicchurches.com
Come and Enjoy the Annual Holdingford Firefighters relief Association Breakfast on
Sunday, March 10th ath the Holdingford City Center
from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Save the Date: Ham Bingo at St. Stanislaus, Bowlus April 14th at 1:30 p.m K.C. Chicken and Ham Dinner April 28th after Mass
It’s not too late to give to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal! Send your check to: Bishop’s Annual Appeal 305 Seventh Ave. North Saint Cloud, MN 56303
Saint Cloud Diocese Council of Catholic Women’s Lenten Retreat March 16th at Seven Dolors Church In Albany 8:30 a.m.– 2:30 p.m. Contact: Linda at 293-1839 or [email protected]
“I owe my very life to Mother Teresa”, Those are the words of Patrick Norton. Patrick will share his inspiring story of how his life quite literally was saved by Mother Teresa and Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity in Bombay, India. Sunday, March 17th, 1:00 p.m., Church of St. Columbkille, St. Wendel. Sponsored by the St. Columbkille Christian Women. Refreshments will be served following the speaker in the church basement. All are welcome!
Parish News & Events
Protect Life from beginning to end
Catholic United Financial M I N I S T R E E Community service rooted in faith
Look here for suggestions for our MinisTree Program. When completing a task fill out one of the MinisTree cards found in the back of church and turn it into the Central Office or collection basket. If more than one person is helping with the task, each should fill out a card.
All Cluster Divine Mercy: The Second Greatest Story Ever Told All are welcome to participate in our cluster-wide study on Divine Mercy. This ten-week study, which includes some history of Poland and how Divine Mercy began, will be an excellent opportunity to both deepen your faith during the Lenten season and prepare you for the Feast of Divine Mercy on April 28th. We will meet on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at the All Saints - St. Hedwig’s Faith Formation Building. Our sessions will begin on February 28 and conclude on May 9th. Don’t worry if you cannot make every session. You can make up the missed sessions by watching the videos on the FORMED website. Call the central office to register. Take a Stand for Life March 6th –April 14th Our parish community will take part in 40 Days for Life. The next campaign begins March 6th M-F 7am-7pm. Please con-sider “giving up” some of your free time during Lent to pray at the 40 Days for Life prayer vigil on East St Germain in front of the Planned Parenthood Clinic. Our cluster & the Holdingford cluster will be filling vigil hours on Thursday afternoons from 1pm – 7pm. We could really use more volunteers! For more info, please contact Marilou @ 247-9838. The Opening Rally will be held at Planned Parenthood Saturday, March 9 Noon – 2pm. Park behind St Augustine’s Church or on Wilson Ave.
This Lent, all women are invited to join our Women’s Group as we prayerfully read the book “Walk in Her Sandals: Experiencing Christ’s Passion through the Eyes of Women.” This book, edited by Kelly Wahlquist, will take us on a prayerful journey through the days of Holy Week, Easter, and Pentecost. Women’s Group will continue to meet at 7 p.m. on the first and
third Monday’s of the month, but we will be relocating to the All Saints - St. Mary’s Basement in Holdingford. Our book study will begin on March 4th. If you'd like to be a part of this group, please call Kristin at the Central Office.
The family of James Czech wishes to thank Father Gregory, the Miller-Carlin Funeral Directors, Lois Schmit, choir members, servers, communion ministers, lectors, parishioners who attended the wake and funeral Mass. The Holdingford American Legion with the Military Rites and the U.S. Marine Corp., with their Representation, the funeral lunch group and all who sent cards and Mass offerings. Your kind-ness and sacrifices are greatly appreciated and will be held in remembrance.
Hello, My name is Emily Meyer. I’m a 2016 graduate of HHS and attending South Dakota State University to pursue a degree in Nursing. Over my spring break, March 1-10, I and 19 other individuals will be taking part in a medical mission trip to Cap-Haitien, Haiti, While there we will be caring for sick and homebound elderly individuals, as well as children with physical disabilities. I am extremely excited for this opportunity and it is my hope that you all will keep me and the rest of the group in your prayers. If you have any questions or would like to make a financial contribution, please contact me at 320-773-0590. Thank you and God Bless, Emily
40 Days for Life During 40 Days for Life we will be praying the Rosary from 4-5 p.m. on Tuesdays in and in front of All Saints-St. Mary’s in Holdingford. Please join us on March 12th, 19th, 26th and April 2nd and 9th. If you have questions call Virginia (651) 214-9791.
Immaculate Conception Family Game Night will be on Saturday, March 30th after 8:00 p.m. Mass. Everyone welcome! Contact: Russ 293-5984.
What’s So Special about the Eucharist? Although the Eucharist appears to be simple bread and wine, it is actually the “source and summit” of the Christian life. Explore the truth and beauty of Christ’s real presence in the Eucharist. Watch on formed.org
The Mystery of the Eucharist
Faith Formation & GIFT (Generations In Faith Together)
Mass Schedule Mon. Feb. 25
8:00 a.m. St. Stanislaus
Tues. Feb. 26
7:00 p.m. All Saints-St. Hedwig’s
Wed. Feb.27
8:00 a.m. All Saints-St. Hedwig’s
Thurs. Feb. 28
8:00 a.m. Immaculate Conception
Fri. Mar. 1
First Friday No Mass
Sat. Mar. 2
First Saturday 8:00 p.m. Immaculate Conception
Sun. Mar. 3
The Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. All Saints-St. Mary’s 10:00 a.m. St. Stanislaus
+Raymond Woitalla
+Louis Wentland
+Andrew Solinger
+Richard Schmainda
+ Zachery Euteneuer
For the People +Sandy Klisch
Immaculate Conception: Kim Roth-Koning 402-4001 Kimberly_Koning @charter.net St. Stanislaus: Cindy Fussy 584-5982 All Saints: Katrina Kolles 292-1575 [email protected] Confirmation: Teresa LeBlanc 420-4576
The next GIFT Night: April 10th All Saints-St. Hedwig’s 7:00 p.m.
Coming soon: Mardi Gras Celebration Sunday, March 3rd from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at the Hold-ingford Legion. Bring a dish or snack to share. Chicken strips will be served along with coffee and lemonade. Live music will be provided at this free, family friendly event. Help is needed to set-up, serve and clean up. If you need service hours for Confirmation or your computer class at school this will fulfill part of your require-ments. Contact Virginia Tretter at (651) 214-9791 if you’d like to volunteer.
Lenten Bus Pilgrimage Sunday, March 10th. Take a Trobec’s bus tour of area churches with Fr. Gregory. $10 per person, $25 per family. Sign up by sending a check to the Central Office. Makes checks payable to All Saint’s Combined. Space is limited to 53 . Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in Winona Open House Father Gregory will be accompanying those who would like to visit this seminary in Winona on March 16th, 17th and 18th. This is open to all boys 16 years and up. Please call the office if interested.
Keep our all our students in your prayers.
Confirmation: 2:00 p.m. on March 31st at All Saints-St. Hedwig’s First Communion will be in each parish on the weekend of April 27th and 28th. Graduation Mass will be in each parish on the weekend of May 18th and 19th.
Youth Fish Fry Pelican Lake Ballroom
March 22nd and 29th April 5th
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Are you being called to serve?
Youth Group Meeting This Sunday, February 24th from 7-9 p.m. at All Saints-St. Mary’s Basement. We will be having games and prayer. All Youth welcome to attend!
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