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Weekday:
Tues-Fri…….8:30am….St. James
Weekend:
Saturday…..5:00pm….St. James
Sunday…….8:00am….Holy Family
Sunday…..10:00am…St. James
St. James
Saturday…….10:00am -10:45am
Saturday……...4:00pm - 4:45pm
Holy Family
Sunday………...7:15am - 7:45am
(or by appointment)
Pastor
Fr. David Forsman…..763-227-7968
Deacons
Bill Stein…..…………….. 218-927-3613
Mike Eisenbraun…….. 218-513-8119
Mike Barta…………….... 218-215-2444
Religious Education: St. James
Assistant Directors of Religious Education
Sr. High..Jeremy Justen… ..................... 218-670-0165
Jr. High…Marie James … ..................... 218-839-0680
Elementary...Jen & Steve Kinzer
.............................................................. 218-839-0344
Holy Family
Director of Religious Education
Jr/Sr High…..Julie Barta… ................... 218-215-2444
Elementary ….. ...................................................... Open
Prayer Line Requests Elaine Haberkorn (SJ)………...................... 218-927-4453
Gloria Paulbeck (SJ)………… ..................... 218-820-3635
Judy Ryan (SJ)…………………. ..................... 218-927-3444
Shirley Scollard (HF)……….. ...................... 218-839-0754
Office and Mailing Address: Office: 218-927-6581 Fax: 218-927-6589 Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: 299 Red Oak Dr., Aitkin, MN 56431
Welcome to the Parishes of
St. James and Holy Family Catholic Churches
And Our Lady of Fatima Chapel
Mass Schedule Confessions
St. James Church
299 Red Oak Dr. Aitkin Holy Family Church
2 S Maddy St. McGregor
Bulletin Submissions 218-927-6581 or [email protected]
Deadline - Mondays at 4:00 pm.
Find the Bulletin anytime at: www.parishesonline.com
www.aitkincatholic.org (SJ)
www.mcgregorcatholicchurch.org (HF)
Pray the Rosary
SJ—Saturdays 4:25 pm/Sundays 9:25 am/
Tues-Fri-8:05 am
HF—Sundays 7:30 am
S E C O N D S U N D A Y O F E A S T E R ( D I V I N E M E R C Y ) A P R I L 2 8 , 2 0 1 9
Fr. David’s Liturgical Schedule
Sunday, April 28
7:00 - 7:45 am Confession (HF)
8:00 am Mass (HF)
10:00 am Mass (SJ)
1:30 pm Divine Mercy Celebration (SJ)
Tuesday, April 30
11:00 am Funeral (SJ)
Wednesday, May 1
8:00 am Angelus (SJ)
8:05 am Rosary (SJ)
8:30 am Mass (SJ)
Thursday, May 2
8:00 am Angelus (SJ)
8:05 am Rosary (SJ)
8:30 am Mass (SJ)
9:00 am Exposition of Blessed
Sacrament (SJ)
Friday, May 3
8:00 am Angelus (SJ)
8:05 am Rosary (SJ)
8:30 am Mass (SJ)
Saturday, May 4
10:00 - 10:45am Confession (SJ)
4:00 - 4:45pm Confession (SJ)
5:00 pm Mass (SJ)
Sunday, May 5
7:00 - 7:45 am Confession (HF)
8:00 am Mass (HF)
10:00 am Mass (SJ)
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Monday, April 29 No Mass (SJ)
Tuesday, April 30
11:00 am Funeral (SJ)
Wednesday, May 1
8:30 am Stanley Sticha (SJ)
Thursday, May 2
8:30 am Lyla Kosman (SJ)
Friday, May 3
8:30 am Margaret Allen (SJ)
Saturday, May4
5:00 pm Dan Baker (SJ)
Sunday, May 5
8:00 am Joe Skaj (HF)
10:00 am Donald Evans (OL)
10:00 am For the Parishioners (SJ)
(HF)-Holy Family • (SJ)-Saint James •
(OL)-Our Lady of Fatima
A Message from Father David
Divine Mercy Sunday will be celebrated in a special way by the Brainerd Deanery here at St. James starting with confessions (multiple priests, individual confessions), Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Communal praying of the Divine Mercy Chaplet, Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, Dedication and Blessing of Stations Field and ending with a K of C Spaghetti Dinner. The event begins at 1:30pm with Reconciliation, Adoration at 2pm, Chaplet at 3pm, Holy Sacrifice at 3:15pm, Dedication and Blessing after Mass and feed after the Dedication and Blessing.
The Mercy that Christ has shared with the world is an unburdening of human guilt and shame in a universal way. We have all felt the balm of His mercy, whether we perceive it or not. What He has done for us overshadows and encompasses all history and time. His love is great, ours is small. His cross was huge, while we have only slivers pressed into our hands. Mighty and wonderful are His works, we create chaos and are constantly working to find peace.
We are called to participate in His way, the truth and His life. We may not
be able to accomplish great things but in His name and by His grace we can
do small works of mercy. Remember these:
CORPORAL
To feed the hungry;
To give drink to the thirsty;
To clothe the naked;
To shelter the homeless;
To visit the sick;
To ransom the captive;
To bury the dead.
SPIRITUAL
To instruct the ignorant;
To counsel the doubtful;
To admonish sinners;
To bear wrongs patiently;
To forgive offences willingly;
To comfort the afflicted;
To pray for the living and the dead
These seem large as well, but I think with proper meditation and careful
thought, little ways can be discovered to do for each of these challenges of
mercy. Next week I will propose one for each. For example To Comfort
the Afflicted, I think we all can understand the anxiety of a sink full of
dishes. Imagine the merciful act of washing your dish instead of just adding
to someone else’s work or cleaning the sink full of dishes yourself. How
comforting that would be! More to come…
God bless and have a good week everyone! Fr. David
The celebration of Divine Mercy for
the Brainerd Deanery will be
at St. James on Sunday, April 28.
The schedule for the afternoon is:
1:30 - 3:00pm Confessions
2:00 p.m. Holy Hour
3:00 p.m. Chaplet of Divine Mercy
3:15 p.m. Mass
After Mass Consecration of Stations Field
After Mass Spaghetti dinner
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER "Love one another as I have loved you." John 13:34 - Attend a
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend and experience the love of your
spouse like you never have before. The next available weekends are
Sept. 20-22, 2019 in Alexandria, MN and May 3-5, 2019 in Buffalo, MN.
For more information visit our website at: northmnwwme.org or contact
Alan & Missy at 888-455-3496.
UPCOMING RETREATS: CHRIST THE KING RETREAT CENTER, Buffalo, MN
Hope Day Retreat (Dealing with Loss)
“Finding a Reason to Hope” May 8, 2019, $40/person
Men & Women’s Silent Weekend Retreat
“Away Grief’s Grasping & Joyless Days” May 10 – 12, 2019, $175/person
Mothers, Grandmothers, Daughters, Sisters, Friends Retreat
“Valuing & Nurturing Relationships Across Generations”
May 11, 2019, $150/person
50th Anniversary Celebration Rev Fr Eamonn Boland and Rev Fr Charles Flynn were ordained to the
Priesthood in Ireland in June of 1969. You are cordially invited to join them
in celebrating their 50th Anniversaries with a Mass at Resurrection Church
in Eveleth at 3 pm on Sunday, June 9th - followed by refreshments.
Corpus Christi Procession with Bishop Sirba –June 23 Everyone is invited to join the Brainerd Lakes Catholic Churches on their 2nd
Annual Corpus Christi Procession. The procession with the Blessed
Sacrament will be from St. Francis Catholic Church to St. Andrew’s Catholic
Church. Meet outside of St. Francis Church around Noon or attend its 11:15
Mass. Benediction and social will take place at St. Andrew’s. “Our faith in
the God who took flesh in order to become our companion along the way
needs to be everywhere proclaimed, especially in our streets and homes, as
an expression of our grateful love and as an inexhaustible source of
blessings” St. Pope John Paul II. For questions please contact Desiree
Hopkins at 218-829-1340 or email [email protected]
Curious about China? Fr. Dave Tushar offers a 2-week small group tour
(up to 10 people) to 5 cities with the same tour guide. Leave Oct. 7/Return
Oct. 22. From MSP, Back to MSP. For more info, call Fr. Dave at St. Francis
Church, Carlton, MN at 218-384-4563. Deadline: July 1, 2019.
Hurting after abortion? You are not alone. The Duluth Diocese is here
to help you heal through our post abortion ministry, Project Rachel. This
ministry offers a confidential helpline for you to speak with someone about
your experience. A person willing to listen who has been specially trained to
help you sort through unresolved feelings and conflict is just a confidential
call away at 218-421-7110. Move beyond the pain, call today. 3
April 28, 2019
Sun: Acts 5:12-16/Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 [1]/
Rv 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19/Jn 20:19-31
Mon: Acts 4:23-31/Ps 2:1-3, 4-7a, 7b-9 [cf. 11d]/
Jn 3:1-8
Tues: Acts 4:32-37/Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5 [1a]/
Jn 3:7b-15
Wed: Acts 5:17-26/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [7a]/
Jn 3:16-21
St. Joseph the Worker: Gn 1:26--2:3 or
Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24/Ps 90:2, 3-4, 12-13,
14 and 16 [cf.17b]/Mt 13:54-58
Thurs: Acts 5:27-33/Ps 34:2 and 9, 17-18,
19-20 [7a]/Jn 3:31-36
Fri: 1 Cor 15:1-8/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [5]/Jn 14:6-14
Sat: Acts 6:1-7/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19 [22]/
Jn 6:16-21
Next Sunday: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41/Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6,
11-12, 13 [2a]/Rv 5:11-14/Jn 21:1-19 or
21:1-14
Next Sunday 3rd Sunday of Easter
© Liturgical Publications Inc
All Parish News
Stewardship Report
Through April 14, 2019
(Fiscal Year: July 1, 2018- June 30, 2019)
St. James • Attendance ...................................................... .430
Weekly Goal ................................................. $5,182
Received 4/14/2019 ................................. $7,453
Fiscal Year to date needs ....................... $217,633
Fiscal Year to date received ................... $241,488
Holy Family • Attendance ........................................................ 90
Weekly Goal ................................................. $1,481
Received 4/14/2019 .....................................$942
Fiscal Year to date needs ......................... $62,192
Fiscal Year to date received ..................... $57,463
Our Lady of Fatima• Attendance ........................................................ 21
Weekly Goal .....................................................$147
Received 4/14/2019 .....................................$217
Fiscal Year to date needs ........................... $6,179
Fiscal Year to date received ....................... $6,321
Thank you for your
contributions!
For May Evangelization: That the
Church in Africa, through the
commitment of its members,
may be the seed of unity among her people
and a sign of hope for this continent.
Please Pray for REC The REC (Residents Encounter Christ)
team will be working at the Aitkin County
Jail on May 3, 4 and 5. Please pray for a
successful weekend.
Holy Hour for Vocations On the first Thursday
of every month @ St.
James Church
Please Come: May
2nd, from 7– 8 pm.
Sponsored by “Gate of
Heaven” Legion of Mary, Aitkin Chapter
Food Share 5/4 & 5/5 Chicken or tuna helper
5/11 & 5/12 Food Share Weekend
5/18 & 5/19 Pancake mix and syrup
Please Pray for James Schroeder and his
bereaved family and
friends. May his soul and
the souls of all the faithfully
departed rest in peace.
Welcome to our Faith Community!
Edwin Helmin, son of Stanley and Cierra,
who was baptized on April 14, 2019.
Rosary for Respect for Life & Children
On Thursday mornings from
7:30-7:50 a.m. a Rosary is prayed for
the sanctity of life and youth of our
community. Everyone is welcome to join
in prayer before our busy days at school,
work and home.
Raffle Winner #8 Congratulations to Tuni and Ron
Erickson, the eighth raffle winner,
announced on April 14th who
won $2,000!
Women of St. James
Spring is here!
The busy
summer is just around the corner. Come
and enjoy the company of other Christian
women as we gather together for prayer,
discussion, and planning. Wednesday,
May 1st after 8:30 a.m. Mass, SJ Parish
Hall. See you there!
Aitkin County Community Forums on Substance Use
Are you concerned about drug use in your
community? Thurs., May 2nd. Aitkin High
School. Dinner 5-6 pm, programming
from 6-7:30 pm. Childcare available.
The Unborn Child & Spiritual Adoption
Back in January, our
local Knights of
Columbus Council, asked our
parishioners to adopt and pray for an
Unborn Child (or Children) that they may
be spared from abortion. We thank you
for pledging to pray for them. The
following is the Unborn Child’s growth
information from six (6) weeks to thirteen
(13) weeks: the Baby’s brain now
coordinates movements. All external and
internal organs are developing and
functioning; brain waves are recorded;
the skeleton changes from cartilage to
bone; the Baby’s central nervous system
is functioning; and the Baby has
permanent individual fingerprints. This
Baby now has a sense of touch (comfort/
pain); he/she can smile, suck his/her
thumb and make a fist. Thank you and
please continue to pray for these Unborn
Children so that they are allowed to live
and grow to full term. Our Knights will
keep you posted as to the growth
progress of these Unborn Children.
Additional prayer/adoption
cards are available on the
prayer table. Cuyuna
Range Knights of
Columbus Council 3473
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Saint James St. James 299 Red Oak Drive, Aitkin
Holy Family 2 S Maddy Street, McGregor
Can You Help? Woodland Cemetery, south of
downtown McGregor on
County Road 8, could use your
help, especially with spring
clean-up. Feel free to bring a friend or neighbor and
work whatever amount of time you can spare . If you
would like to help with or take on mowing, please
contact Mary Ann Carr. She currently mows 3-4 times
a year. The Cemetery Board will next meet on May
11th at 10:30 at the McGregor Library. Bring your
questions or contact Al Eld for more information at
612-254-8021. Thank you.
Fellowship and Treats
Come and join us for goodies and coffee along with
fellowship after Sunday Mass. Get to know your
parish community and meet your neighbors.
CCW Meeting The next CCW meeting at Holy Family will
be Friday, May 10th, at 10 a.m. in the Social Hall.
Adoration and Vespers Holy Hour every Thursday
evening from 5-6 p.m. This hour
will include quiet time to be with
the Lord, Vespers and
Benediction. You may come for
the whole hour or just stop in for
a few minutes to pray.
Holy Family Religious Education Class April 28 May 5
5
Saturday, May 4 at 5:00 pm (SJ)
Music .................................................................................... TBD
Greeters..................................... Darlene Seguin, Mary Aarness
Sacristan/Server ................................................. Carroll Janzen
Lector................................................................... Carol Wiherski
EOMs .............................................. (MOB) Tim and Kathy Ryan
.............................................. (MOC) Fran Kohanek, Jean Abeln
Ushers ........................................ Jerry Sullivan, Scott Sherman
............................................................. Pete and Pam Landgren Sunday, May 5 at 8:00 am (HF)
................................... Please see the green binder in narthex.
Sunday, May 5 at 10:00 am (OL)
.................................................................... Volunteers needed.
Sunday, May 5 at 10:00 am (SJ) ................ First Communion
Music ........................................................................... Full Choir
Greeters................................................................................ KCs
Sacristan ................................................................... Terry Stein
Servers ........................................... Noah Janzen, Sam LaLond
Lector....................................................................... Russ Hoppe
EOMs ................................ (MOB) Harvey Lamke, Pat O’Connor
........................................... (MOC) Tim Anderson, Adam James
………………………………………………...Tom Provost, Roger Stippel
Ushers .............................................. Dan Franda, Frank Zappa
...................................................... Mark Ritter, Mark Greninger
(HF)-Holy Family • (SJ)-Saint James• (OL) Our Lady of Fatima
Sunday, April 28 Divine Mercy Sunday
After 8:00 am Mass Fellowship & Treats (HF)
After 10:00 am Mass Coffee & Treats (OL)
1:30 pm Deanery Divine Mercy Celebration (SJ)
Wednesday, May 1
After 8:30 am Mass CCW Meeting (SJ)
6:30 pm CAGE Night (SJ)
Thursday, May 2
7:30 am Rosary (SJ)
9:00 am to 9:00 pm Adoration (SJ)
5:00-6:00 pm Holy Hour (HF)
5:30 pm Legion of Mary (SJ)
7:00 pm Vocations Holy Hour (SJ)
Saturday, May 4
10:00 am First Reconciliation (SJ)
Sunday, May 5 May Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary
After 8:00 am Mass Fellowship & Treats (HF)
After 10:00 am Mass Coffee & Treats (OL)
10:00 am First Communion Mass (SJ)
Our Lady of Fatima 102 S Highway 65 McGrath
Religious Education
Sign up for Totus Tuus
Totus Tuus is scheduled at St. James this summer from
July 15-19 for our elementary students and runs daily from
9 until 2:30. The focus this year will be on the Sacraments
and Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary. Totus Tuus is a
summer religious educational opportunity you will not want
to miss. All students in grades 1-6 are welcome to attend,
friends are also welcome. Plan to attend this year and sign up
today! Registration forms are available from Jen or online.
CAGE Night—May 1
Totus Tuus for Grades 7-12
Mark your calendars for July 14-18 from 7-9 each evening.
Totus Tuus is scheduled for this week!
Upcoming Events
First Reconciliation—May 4
First Communion—May 5
Confirmation—May 8
Coffee and Treats After Mass Please join us for Coffee and Treats after Mass.
McGrath 1st Responders Pancake Breakfast
The McGrath 1st Responders Pancake
Breakfast will be May 19th at
Zion Lutheran Church from 9:00-12:30.
OLOF Chapel Mass Schedule
All Mass times are at 10:00 a.m. unless noted.
The Rosary will be prayed at 9:30 am on days
when Mass is scheduled.
April 28, 2019 / May 5, 2019 / Sat., May 11th at 7 p.m.
May 19, 2019 May 26, 2019
