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NOTES FROM THE PASTOR February 2019 Update St. Theodore Confession - Saturday 4pm Mass - Saturday 5:15pm Mass - Sunday 9am Broadcast on KATE 1450AM Mass - Sunday 11am Español St. Theodore Catholic Church Albert Lea, MN Mercy - The Road to Peace As we get ready to begin another season of Lent, I feel the urgency to stress the incredible opportunity granted to us to receive Gods mercy by embracing our Catholic Faith and taking advantage of the Sacraments. Through the sacrifice of His Son on the cross, His Resurrection from the dead, and His glorious Ascension into Heaven, God has opened the gates of heaven to all who profess faith in Christ Jesus. However, we as Catholics have been given full access to this grace through the Sacraments that Jesus Christ established when He was here on earth. The Catholic Church is a human institution made up of sinful human beings that make mistakes and even do evil actions. However, we believe that it is also a Divine Institution which Jesus Christ established for the salvation of the world. In so far as the Catholic Church is made up of individual sinful men and women, the Church is flawed, but as an institution created by God it will always be a place where people can find refuge from a sinful world and where true peace can be established. These last few years have been a trying time for our local Church as it goes through a time of trial and purification. Some have left the Church feeling that it no longer has the credibility, necessary to lead them and their families in the way of morals and faith. This makes me sad, and I regret the sins that we in the Church have done that have led to this scandal, but I also profess my great faith in the power of Jesus working through this frail institution. The Lord in His great love and mercy will not abandon what He, Himself has founded. He, Himself proclaimed to Peter our first Pope, You are Rock, and upon this rock I will build my Church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.The gates of hell have been crashing against the gates of our Church these past years through the sins of past priests and bishops, but the Lord is our true shepherd who will lead and guide us from this valley of tears. Let us not give up on Christs Church, because He will never give up on us. Through our perseverance we will see peace accomplished in our lives and the lives of our families. Sincerely Father Kurt Farrell Facilities Update: Spring is around the corner and the season of renewal will see a few Parish projects begin. Tuck-pointing on the exterior brick work of the Parish is part of an ongoing maintenance and care plan needed routinely to extend the life of the buildings. Also, several heating and cooling units for the Church have reached the end of their service life and will be replaced before we all get a chance to be overheated this summer. Both projects are part of the Parish Building & Grounds and the Finance Committees commitment to maintain and improve our Parish facilities. The projects are partially funded by a combination of generous donations, remaining Rooted in Faith designated funds and monies exceeding the 2018 Catholic Ministry Appeal goal. The Parish still needs your support to replenish funds and reserves being used for these valuable projects. Any increase in weekly giving, gifts or other support are always appreciated.

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NOTES FROM THE PASTOR

February 2019 Update St. Theodore Confession - Saturday 4pm

Mass - Saturday 5:15pm

Mass - Sunday 9am

Broadcast on KATE 1450AM

Mass - Sunday 11am Español

St. Theodore Catholic Church ♦ Albert Lea, MN

Mercy - The Road to Peace

As we get ready to begin another season of Lent, I feel the urgency to stress the incredible opportunity granted to

us to receive God’s mercy by embracing our Catholic Faith and taking advantage of the Sacraments. Through

the sacrifice of His Son on the cross, His Resurrection from the dead, and His glorious Ascension into Heaven,

God has opened the gates of heaven to all who profess faith in Christ Jesus. However, we as Catholics have

been given full access to this grace through the Sacraments that Jesus Christ established when He was here on

earth.

The Catholic Church is a human institution made up of sinful human beings that make mistakes and even do evil

actions. However, we believe that it is also a Divine Institution which Jesus Christ established for the salvation of

the world. In so far as the Catholic Church is made up of individual sinful men and women, the Church is

flawed, but as an institution created by God it will always be a place where people can find refuge from a sinful

world and where true peace can be established.

These last few years have been a trying time for our local Church as it goes through a time of trial and

purification. Some have left the Church feeling that it no longer has the credibility, necessary to lead them and

their families in the way of morals and faith. This makes me sad, and I regret the sins that we in the Church have

done that have led to this scandal, but I also profess my great faith in the power of Jesus working through this frail

institution. The Lord in His great love and mercy will not abandon what He, Himself has founded. He, Himself

proclaimed to Peter our first Pope, “You are Rock, and upon this rock I will build my Church and the gates of hell

shall not prevail against it.”

The gates of hell have been crashing against the gates of our Church these past years through the sins of past

priests and bishops, but the Lord is our true shepherd who will lead and guide us from this valley of tears. Let us

not give up on Christ’s Church, because He will never give up on us. Through our perseverance we will see

peace accomplished in our lives and the lives of our families.

Sincerely

Father Kurt Farrell

Facilities Update: Spring is around the corner and the season of renewal will see a few Parish projects begin. Tuck-pointing on the exterior brick work of the Parish is part of an ongoing maintenance and care plan needed routinely to extend the life of the buildings. Also, several heating and cooling units for the Church have reached the end of their service life and will be replaced before we all get a chance to be overheated this summer. Both projects are part of the Parish Building & Grounds and the Finance Committee’s commitment to maintain and improve our Parish facilities. The projects are partially funded by a combination of generous donations, remaining Rooted in Faith designated funds and monies exceeding the 2018 Catholic Ministry Appeal goal. The Parish still needs your support to replenish funds and reserves being used for these valuable projects. Any increase in weekly giving, gifts or other support are always appreciated.

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March 8th & April 5th

5:00-7:00 PM • Marian Hall

Adults $10 • Kids (ages 12-4) $6 • Kids 3 & under Free

Menu: Fish, potato: mashed or baked potato, coleslaw, roll, ice

cream, coffee, milk & water

Lent The Three Pillars of Lent - Prayer, Fasting, Almsgiving

During the Lenten Season, Catholics practice the above hallmarks of the Lenten Season as a way of putting one in

touch with the true nature of Lent. Our practices of prayer, fasting and almsgiving can help us enter into this sacred

season as we walk with Jesus to Jerusalem as He enters into His passion and death. Come Easter Sunday, may we all

sing in unison - Alleluia! He is risen!

Ash Wednesday March 6th Mass Times 8:45am School Mass 5:15pm Mass 7:00pm Spanish Mass

Palm Sunday April 13th & 14th, 2019 5:15 pm Saturday 9:00am Sunday 11:00am Sunday: Spanish

Holy Week Schedule Holy Thursday, April 18th, 2019 7:00pm Mass

Good Friday, April 19th, 2019 3:00pm Mass 7:00pm Spanish Mass

Holy Saturday, April 20th, 2019 8:00pm English

Easter Sunday, April 21st, 2019 7:30am Mass 9:00am Mass 11:00am Spanish Mass

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held in the Prayer Chapel

Monday through Friday from 9:30am to 8:30pm and Sundays, 12:00 pm

to 8:00 pm . No scheduled adoration on Saturdays. Lenten Adoration

will begin Thursday, March 6th . Sign up sheet located in the church

access area.

Women’s Retreat April 6, 2019 from 9:00am to noon in Marian Hall.

Please contact the parish office to register.

Stations of the Cross There are opportunities to pray the Stations of the Cross during Lent

1:15pm Fridays (Lead by the St. Theodore school children)

March 8th, 22nd, & 29th

April 5th & 12th

5:30pm Stations & Soup Supper

Wednesday, March 20th

Stations lead by 5th & 6th graders

Soup Supper by confirmation students

7:30pm Fridays Spanish Stations with rosary at 6:30 pm prior

7:00pm Shadow Drama Performance

April 17th, 2019

Performed by 11th Grade Confirmation Students Reconciliation March 31, 2019 3:00-4:00pm Communal Penance

April 3, 2019 7:00-7:30pm Faith Formation Only

4:00 pm Saturdays

1/2 hour prior to Sunday Masses

Hispanic Retreat April 12, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm in Church.

April 13, 2019 from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm in Marian Hall

Time for adoration, Mass, music, and presentation by Oscar Cuevas.

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March 18-29, 2019

Bethlehem-Mt. Beatitudes-Mt. Olives -Jerusalem-Jericho-Nazareth-Samaria

Fr Kurt Farrell and Fr. Robert Schneider will be traveling on a 12-day Holy Land Pilgrimage along

with individuals from St. Theodores and other diocesan parishes. As a parish family we pray for

their safe travels and ask the Holy Spirit to open their eyes and hearts to the transforming power of

being able to walk in the foot steps of Jesus, His mother, Mary and His disciples. May this

experience bring to life the teachings of the Gospel and deepen their faith in Christ!

Below is the list of individuals that are attending the Holy Land Pilgrimage. If you have any special

intentions that you would wish to send with Father, please give him your intention in writing or by

email. If you know any individual below, they too can take your intention with them!

Christopher Adams

Noreen Barden

Janice Bauer

Jody Bowron

Steven Bowron

Barb Butler

Lu Callstrom

Francis Delgado

Jerome Dulas

Marilyn Dulas

Alexandra Durand

Dennis Durand

Father Kurt Farrell

Jennifer Frost

Mark Frost

Daniel Ireland

Marie Ireland

Kelly Jacobson

Ann Johnson

Bryan Johnson

Bernadette Kossler

Charles Kossler

Cecile Kudela

Mary Kudela

Francisco Lopez

Maria Lopez

Debra McKittrick

Mae Novak

Kay Pestorious

Scott Peterson

Sheryl Peterson

Judy Popp-Anderson

Gary Schindler

Jeanne Schindler

Robert Schlosser

Father Robert Schneider

Mardel Stenzel

Mark Stenzel

Darlene Tellijohn

William Tellijohn

Marion Wach

Susan Weinberger

Mary Wyrowski

Colleen Zeman

Roger Zeman

Parish Closings: With the winter weather we've been having lately, it is important that all are aware of the parish procedures in the

event of inclement weather. If school is cancelled, all weekday Masses and parish activities will be cancelled or postponed for that weekday

along with the closing of the parish office. All closings, cancellations, and postponements are advertised by radio with KATE 1450 AM Radio,

KJLY 104.5 FM Radio, KJLY 101.9 FM Radio, KJCY 95.5 FM Radio and KQPR FM 96.1. We also advertise on KAAL TV.

You can also check their websites:

KATE Radio website: myalbertlea.com

KJLY & KJCY website: kinshipradio.org

KQPR website:power96rocker.com

KAAL TV website: kaaltv.com

In the event of bad weather on the weekends, Father will still celebrate the weekend Masses for those who choose to attend.

You can listen to our broadcast Mass on KATE 1450 AM radio at 9:00 AM if the weather prevents you from attending church.

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What we have been up to:

We welcome

19 - First Communicants

19 - 10th Grade First Year Confirmandee

Our youth have

been Fantastic

this year. Our

littles ones

attend Faith

Formation on

Sundays, they

were wonderful in volunteering for the Christmas

Eve Pageant. Our volunteers from 7-11th grades

who were hands on in helping. Special thanks to

our high school seniors who continue to dedicate

their time to our Parish.

The wonderful

ladies at our

Candidate/Sponsor

Retreat, this past

November.

Go

d is go

od

, all the Tim

e!

We confirmed 29

high school seniors

on September 29th.

What a true blessing

to see these youth

become part of the

Parish.

Any given Sunday,

our Preschool,

Kindergarten and

First Graders.

Praise

Worship Wednesday night Charismatic

Masses for our youth.

Ash Wednesday Mass Times for March 6th.

5:15 pm –English Mass

7:00 pm—Spanish Mass

There will be no Faith Formation classes on Ash Wednesday so all our

Sunday and Wednesday Faith Formation Families can attend Mass.

No Sunday Faith

Formation Classes

March 10th & 17th

No Wednesday Faith

Formation Classes

March 13th

Stations of the Cross held on March 20th

and performed by our 5th & 6th graders at 5:30 pm.

Soup Supper to follow served by our Confirmation students.

Shadow Drama Performance by 11th graders March 17th at 7:00 pm. Families are encourage to attend.

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St. Theodore School News

PRINCIPALLY SPEAKING By Principal Sue Amundson (E-mail: [email protected])

(School phone: 373-9657)

Helen Keller said, “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart.” This quote is so true as I work with the children and staff at St. Theodore Elementary School. I feel truly blessed to be a part of this family and am also thankful for my family.

First, I would like to say “THANK YOU” to all those who bought Catholic United Financial Raffle tickets from our school children. The live drawing will be held on March 5th, 2019. You can watch the live prize drawing online at www.catholicunitedfinancial.org.

We hosted our Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Open House on February 21st. Now

we are accepting applications for our Pre-Kindergarten – 5th

Grade for the 2019-2020 school year.

To enroll in the Pre-Kindergarten Program, your child must be 4 years old by September 1

st.

To enroll in our Kindergarten Program, your child must be 5 years old by

September 1st.

If you have a child that you would like to enroll, you can stop in our office or give us a call at 373-9657.

During the next two months we will be focusing on Lenten Activities. The children will remember the life of Jesus as we journey through the Stations of the Cross each Friday. You are welcome to join us.

Lenten Activities… (Stations of the Cross)…at 1:15 pm Friday, March 8

th … Led by 4

th/5

th Graders

Friday, March 22nd

…Led by 2nd

/3rd

Graders Friday, March 29

th …Led by 1

st Grade & Kindergarten

Friday, April 5th …Led by 4

th/5

th Graders

Friday, April 12th …Led by 2

nd/3

rd Grade

We have one final date for you to put on your calendar! The date of our awesome Auction Extravaganza is Saturday, March 30

th. It is truly a fun night to relax and enjoy a great

time as you help our school. Check the church bulletin to see when our tickets go on sale.

God Bless! Sue Amundson

MISSION STATEMENT: St. Theodore Catholic School promotes excellence through a well-rounded academic curriculum in a Christ-centered environment for children of all faiths.

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For a donation of $60 (per listing) one Mass each month for a year will be said for all

those who are enrolled individually or as a family. Enrollment may begin at any time

during the year. Our Memorial Mass is said the second Saturday of the month at the

5:15 pm Mass.

Memorial Mass Association MARCH

In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Peterson by their daughter Margaret Newell

In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. F.D.Newell by their son Thomas Newell

In Memory of Lillian Cisewski by her Family & Friends

In Memory of Jeanne Johnson by Lloyd I. Johnson

In Memory of Stan Kukuzke by Charlene Kukuzke

For Living & Deceased Members of the Munson & Kukuzke Families

by Charlene Kukuzke In Memory of Becky Knipping

by Bernice & Alice VanVooren & Family In Memory of Janet Lauer

by Lauer family In Memory of Paul Murphy

by Margaret Murphy

APRIL

In memory of Robert Schultz & Becky Weigel by Evelyn Schultz

In memory of Henry & Florence Stephan by Dave & Pat Johannsen

MAY

In memory of Jim Fobair by Lorraine & Family

In memory of Mr. & Mrs. Clem Schleck by their son, Tom Schleck

In memory of Bill & Mary Moore by Michael & Susan Moore

In memory of Rolland & Margaret Baudoin By Craig & Katy (Baudion) Miller

JUNE

In Memory of Christopher Copeland , Doris & Everly Schroeder by Kenneth Schroeder & Family

In memory of Bill Olinger by Irene Olinger

In memory of Tim Olinger by Irene Olinger

For the Tikalsky & Nistler families by Bob & Darlene Nistler

In memory of Helen, David & Kenneth Burnett by their Family

In memory of Berneice Paczkowski by Russell Paczkowski, Marie, Margo, Joanne, Julie & Dan

In memory of Donna Meirose by Jeanne Wendell

For All Priests, Deacons and Sisters who served this parish now and in the past

by Ruth & Byron Spear

JULY

In memory of Pat L. Callahan by Doris Callahan

In memory of Ryan Moore by Mike & Suzanne Moore

For the living & deceased members of the Alvin & Bonnie Stenzel families

In memory of Loretta Kermes by her Family

In memory of Donald Stencel by Delores & Kim Stencel

In memory of Don & Betty Cashin’s parents & grandsons, Timmy Cashin, Spencer DeWild & Gene Krenik

by Don & Betty Cashin

August

In memory of Joann Sullivan by John Sullivan

For the deceased members of Bowen-Schwinn-Jaquette families. by Judy Jaquette

In memory of John Buboltz and the Buboltz & Seykora families by Jean Buboltz & Family

In memory of John Buboltz by Jean Buboltz & Family

In memory of our daughter Jodi, and Ferring & Remakel families by Ron & Marilyn Remakel

In memory of Wayne Peschon and Betty & Matt Thimmesch by Catherine Peschon

In memory of Maynard Rathai by Delores & Kim Stencel

In memory of Mr. & Mrs. Felix Luna, Sr. by Ray Luna and Mary Larson In memory of Gary Robbins

by Karin Robbins In memory of Duke & Nona Newell

by family

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SEPTEMBER

For living & deceased members of the Borland & Haas families by MaryLou Borland

For deceased members of the Johnson, Schilken & Gentile families by Lenore Fries

In memory of George Murphy by Margaret Murphy

For living & deceased members of the Krenik & Nevins families by John & Betty Nevins

In memory of Dale Peters by Pat Peters

In memory of Eva Priebe by Bernard Priebe

In memory of Peter & Marlene Tautges by Larry Tautges

For deceased members of the Alvarado, Gari, & Ramirez families by Marina Gillard

OCTOBER

In Memory of Lyle, Mardell , Don & David McCullough by Doris Callahan

In Memory of Edward H. Claassen by his Family

In Memory of Bernard Heilmann & Family by Lorraine Heilmann

In Memory of Peter Templeman by Marcia Templeman

In Memory of Jody Templeman-Murat by Marcia Templeman

In Memory of David Johannsen by Patricia Johannsen

In Memory of Marvin F. Stenzel by Joyce & Family

In Memory of Ann Grund by Lewis & Sons

In Memory of Howard Attig by Imogene

In Memory of Dennis L. Smith By Keiko Smith

NOVEMBER

Memory of Leo, Murph & Pat Donovan, and extended family by Donovan Family

In Memory of Dennis Raleigh by Amanda & John Grzybowski

In Memory of David & Carol Becker by their Children & Grandchildren

In Memory of Ryan Michaelis by Julie & Dennis & Jill Michaelis

In Memory of Helen & the Rudolph & Skochenski Families by Arthur Rudolph

In Memory of the Souls of Greggory & Frances Leiferman by their daughter, Sandy

In Memory of Joan Soller by Victor Soller

The Living & Deceased Members of the Sullivan & Cogley Families by Pat & Joan Sullivan

For Deceased Family Members of Irvin & Mary Zenk by Irvin & Mary Zenk

In Memory of Virgil Ryan, granddaughter Bridget Hale & great-granddaughter Ashely Mandler:

by Shirley Ryan & Dave & Vicky Book

In Memory of Eddie Staloch by his wife, Janie Stalcoh

DECEMBER

For the Dolan and Burns Families by Jim & Marilyn Burns

In Memory of Ray Roberts and the Deceased Members of the Roberts, Victor and Ochocki Families

In Memory of Eldon Boom by Don & Sharyl Boom

In Memory of Gerald Rollinger by Karen & Family

In Memory of John & Mary Cruser by Joan-Anne & Lenny Shelhammer

In Memory of Leonard, Irene & Daniel Enstad by Diane Schlosser

For the Parents & Grandson, Adam of Charles & Betty Wencl by Charles & Betty Wencl

JANUARY

In Memory of Luella & Robert Bergen by their Children

In Memory of Mark & Avice Kunkel and Jean Haiar by Family

In Memory of Vernon & Tricia Nelson by Pearl & Family

For a Special Intention by Pearl & Family

In Memory of Francis P. Chicos by the Francis Chicos Family

FEBRUARY

For the Deceased Brackey & Wendell Family Members by Brackey Family Ruben Anderson

by Judy Popp-Anderson Living & Deceased Family Members of Judy Popp-Anderson

by Judy Popp-Anderson In Memory of Gwen Tatarek

by Andy & Family In Memory of Marlene & the Deceased Members of the Tautges &

Bock Families by Larry Tautges Family

In Memory of Casper Jacobs by wife, Thelma

In Memory of Herman & Leola Wach by Leo & Elaine, & Lars Wach

In Memory of Lars & Ruth Mogensen by Leo & Elaine, & Lars Wach In Memory of Rose Pederson by her sister, Margaret Murphy

In Memory of Robert W. Nevins By John & Betty Nevins

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Baptisms

Weekend Mass Times Saturday……………………………….5:15 pm

Sunday.........................................…..9:00 am

Broadcast on KATE Radio 1450AM

Español………………….………...11:00am

Weekday Mass Times Monday………………….....…….......No Mass

Tuesday…………………..……….…..9:00 am

Wednesday……………………...…....8:45 am

1st Thursday……………………….….9:15 am

2nd Thursday……..2:00 pm - Good Samaritan

3rd Thursday…………2:00 pm - Thorne Crest

4th Thursday………2:00 pm - New St. John’s

5th Thursday……………………….…No Mass

Friday…………………………………..9:00 am

Reconciliation

Saturday

4:00 pm

Sunday

1/2 hour before Masses

By Appointment

Call 507-373-0603

Deaths

Russell Paczkowski (08-26-18) David J. Johannsen (08-31-18) Jacqueline Richie (08-30-18)

Tomas Garza (09-26-18) Albert George Villarreal (09-23-18)

John I Sullivan (09-25-18) Charles Staloch (09-27-18)

Norbert (Nubbs) L. Wilder (10-26-18) Loretta (Lori) Julia Beighley (10-24-18)

Raymond Nemec (11-08-18) Jose Refugio Silva (11-12-18)

Melvin Kenneth Burnett (11-16-18) Henry Stephen Seul (12-10-18)

Ronald Remakel (12-17-18) Carmella Shelhamer (01-2-19)

Joan Ann Paczkowski (01-13-19) JoAnn J. Stegenga (01-15-19

Frances Marcia Blakestad (03-29-18)

In the last newsletter the following individuals were unintentionally not included is our list of deaths.

They were: Maria Olsson (07-05-17)

Irene E. Enstad (09-16-17) Marvin J. Brindel (09-18-17) Please accept our sincere

apologies.

Sacraments August 2018-January 2019

Emely Mairim Chavez Rico (8-14-18) Lincoln Fisher Grunzke (8-19-18) Madison Christine Terpstra (8-24-18) Elise Ann Hublly (8-25-18) Annaleah, Elena Ocampo (8-25-18) Joselyn Rodriquez Garcia (9-1-18) Kimberly Rodriquez Garcia (9-1-18) Thadeo Magdaleno (9-2-18) Alexander Feria Barrios (9-29-18) Shay Lynn Tomschin (9-30-18) Israel Joaquin Quintana (9-30-18) Amaram Jesus Garcia Ortiz (10-6-18) Khaleesi Briyith Garcia Oritz (10-6-18) Hayden Joseph Busch (10-4-18) Victoria Giselle Perez Garcia (11-24-18) Blayke Ryan Sorenson (1-12-19)

First Communion

Zachary Jacob Koziolek (7-15-18)

Confirmation September 29, 2018

Chris Abrego Austin Attig Stephany Arteaga Michael Blong Anna Bordewick Nallely Bueno Grace Chalmers Charley Fleek Grant Forman Cristian Garcia Francisco Garcia-Pimentel Zach Glazier Anna Grossman Kallie Holl Rachel Horejsi

Marriages

September 1, 2018 Zachary Koziolek

Lucy Denisse Villagomez_____

Timothy Kreun Tamara Lopez Merick Mickelson Rebecca Mickelson Noah Olvera Gigi Otten Melissa Palma Alexis Palomo Carter Simon Emily Taylor Aline Teran Lazaro Erik Theusch Cole Wentzel Cristina Zarate

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Parish Council

Betsy Schultz - Chair

Loren Lair - Vice Chair

Cheryll Intihar- Secretary

Dick Freese

Judy Popp-Anderson

Harold Kermes

Cindy Merfeld

Linda Cruz-Lares - Trustee

John Forman - Trustee

Father Kurt Farrell - Pastor

Finance Council

Rick Harves - Chair

Kim Otten - Secretary

Bob Blong

Doreen Dieser

Francisco Lopez

Mike Kruse

Henry Savelkoul

Dan Bodensteiner - staff

Harold Kermes - Parish Council

Linda Cruz-Lares - Trustee

John Forman - Trustee

Fr. Kurt Farrell - Pastor

Building & Grounds

John Forman - Chair

Rick Harves - Co-Chair

Terry Fox - Secretary

Doug Conn

Leonel Lopez-Ortiz - staff

Dick Freese - Parish Council

Loren Lair - Parish Council

Fr. Kurt Farrell - Pastor

Endowment Board

Russ Nemec

Sue VanVooren

Mary Larscheid

Kelly Goskeson

Angie Kolker - Admin Support

Amanda Grzyboski - SCRIP Coord

Fr. Kurt Farrell - Pastor

School Board

Erin Haag- Chair

Mandy Grzybowski -Vice Chair

Alma Guerra - Secretary

Mike Johnson

Deanne Zogg

Brie Tubbs

Kevin Poppel

Melissa Wittmer

Sue Amundson - Principal

Cindy Merfeld - Parish Council

Linda Cruz-Lares - Trustee

John Forman - Trustee

Fr. Kurt Farrell - Pastor

Custodial Assistants

In September we welcomed Vannassa

Rascon as part time custodial staff to our

parish team. Vannassa will primarily be

responsible for ensuring the school is in tip

-top-shape every afternoon so teachers

and students can freely learn in a bright

and clean environment.

In November we welcomed Andrew

Richards as part time custodial staff to our

parish team. Andrew will primarily assist

Leo, our head custodian, during the

morning with church maintenance and

cleaning.

Volunteer Opportunities

As Catholics we are called to serve in ways that will

utilize and celebrate the gifts, time, talents and

blessings given to us by the Lord. Below are multiple

ways that you can become an active member within

our parish community. If you are interested in serving,

please call the parish office at 507-373-0603 to get

more information.

Loaves and Fishes Volunteer

Adult Choir Members

Accompanist for Weekend Masses

Faith Formation Instructor

Homebound Eucharistic Minister

Nursing Home Eucharistic Minister

Hospital Eucharistic Minister

Eucharistic Minister

Sacristan

Lectors

Ushers

Servers

Church Cleaning

Funeral Meal Helper

School Lunchroom Helper

School Office Volunteer Sub

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PASTOR……………………………………….………................507-373-9661 Father Kurt Farrell [email protected]

ADMINISTRATOR……………………………………………...507-373-0603 Sue Miller [email protected]

OFFICE COORDINATOR…………...……………….....……...507-373-0603 Joanne Tibodeau [email protected]

BOOKKEEPER …………………………………………..……...507-373-1646 Dan Bodensteiner [email protected] ST. THEODORE SCHOOL…….……………...….......…......…..507-373-9657 Sue Amundson, Principal [email protected] Kristina Garcia, Secretary [email protected] FAITH FORMATION..…………..……….……..…....…...….....507-373-2987 Kristy Minear, Director [email protected]

ST. THEODORE CEMETERY …………………..…...…….......507-402-4343 Steve Merfeld

CATHOLIC CHARITIES ………..…………..…............…...…. 507-377-3664 Joye Wolf, Counselor www.ccwinona.org

St. Theodore Parish Trustees 373-1329 Linda Cruz-Lares 373-0498 John Forman

Finance Council 373-0552 Rick Harves 373-7451 Doreen Dieser 373-4033 Henry Savelkoul 373-0472 Mike Kruse 373-7881 Bob Blong 373-0498 John Forman

377-8041 Kim Otten 373-2599 Francisco Lopez Parish Council 507-265-3423 Judy Popp Anderson 377-3211 Dick Freese 373-8624 Cheryll Intihar 373-3704 Harold Kermes 507-256-4751 Loren Lair 377-9435 Cindy Merfeld 507-874-2744 Betsy Schultz 507-460-8055 Carmen Bueno 507-852-4326 Lucy Villagomez

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