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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] Janice Wuebkers 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 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 21, 2019
Protect Life from beginning to end
Holdingford Daze!
Recently we celebrated the Feast of St. Benedict, and I was reminded of his empha-sis on hospitality in his famous Rule of St Benedict. Gracious hospitality was exactly what we all saw on display the last three weekends in St. Anna, Bowlus, and Holdingford! Heartfelt thanks to Mike and Deb Peters, Bob and Shelly Vouk, and the St. Isidore K of C for their support for Holdingford Daze; thanks to Nathan Neuman and the All Saints Choir, and Bob Jarnot for all the setup and ushers for the outdoor Mass. I am proud to be your pastor, and happy to see us all building community along with our faith life. Remember too, that we can take our hospitality and fellow-ship with us when we travel and support the festivals and celebrations in other parishes around the diocese ~Father Gregory
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. Hedwig’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.
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 Baby Wyatt
Arnold Voss Louise Bieniek Olivia Maciej
Lawrence Trettel Sharon Prokott Donna Lange
Please call the Central Office if you would like be added or taken off the prayer list, or if you are homebound and would like to receive the Eucharist. 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 par-ishes should let the prayer line know. Thank you.
Remember in prayer all who are in need of the Lord’s Healing and Strength especially:
Ministry Schedulers: All Saints: Patty Becker 291-6582 St. Anna: Kathy Scegura 746-2814 St. Stanislaus: Margie Benusa 584-5405
Sun. July 22
Mon. July 23 Adoration
Tues. July 24 On The Road Mass
Wed. July 25 Humanae Vitae Awards
Thur. July 26
Fri. July 26
Sat. July 27 St. Stanislaus Adoration All Saints-St. Mary’s 8:00 a.m. Men’s Prayer Group
North Prairie Royalton
Rice Opole Bowlus
Area Catholic Community
July 2019
Dear People of God!
As pastors of our newly formed Area Catholic Community – North Prairie, Royalton,
Immaculate Conception, Bowlus and Opole – we gratefully announce the membership of
our ACC Planning Council:
Holy Cross, North Prairie: Holy Trinity, Royalton: Ann Borash Earle Fisher Courtney Borash (recorder) Linda Kroll Gerald Pasch Gary Opatz Immaculate Conception, Rice: Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Opole: Greg Frank Cathy Lyon Carl Nord Jeff Rudolph Jean Skroch (vice-chair) Melyssa Sakry (chair) St. Stanislaus, Bowlus Tom Fussy Marion Leners
Each parish was to appoint two or three members to the Council, one each from parish
staff, parish leadership and an “at-large” member. These generous council members
represent a cross section of our parishes in age, professional backgrounds and ministry
experiences. We are an advisory and visionary council who will gather information,
listen to the voices of the people and connect with the Pastoral and Finance Councils of
the parishes. Our Council met for the first time on June 26, and we plan to meet regu-
larly.
We see our task as two-fold: to gather the information on “what is” now and to envi-
sion “what could be” in our parish ministries and programs and be aware of our
strengths and challenges. Together we go out and make disciples with a renewed effort
and inter-parish collaboration. Our Planning Council is charged with formulating a
comprehensive plan that will be submitted to the Diocesan Planning Office by the end of
December.
Our work is just beginning, so do not expect to see changes in schedules, programs or
events right away. The vision of the planning process for all diocesan parishes is that
implementation will take place over several years. We will do our very best to keep you
informed. Please keep us in prayer as we pray for one another to be led by the Holy
Spirit in this planning adventure.
Peace be with you!
Fr. Roger Klassen, OSB Fr. Tom Becker Fr. Gregory Mastey Fr. Gene Doyle
(We are open to one more volunteer for the Bowlus Parish).
News & Events
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URL Addresses: All Saints, Holdingford, MN
www.osvonlinegiving.com/1723 Immaculate Conception, St. Anna
www.osvonlinegiving.com/1720 St. Stanislaus Kostka, Bowlus, MN
www.osvonlinegiving.com/4543
Monday: Cor: 14-17, JN 20:1-2,
11-18
Tuesday: EX 14:21-15:1/MT
12:46-50
Wednesday: EX 16:1-5, 9-15/
MT 13:1-9
Thursday: 2 COR 4:7-15/MT
20:20-28
Friday: EX 20:1-17/MT13:18-23
Saturday: EX 24:3-8/MT 13:24-
30
Sunday: GN 18:20-32/COL 2:12
Support Rural Ministry
Financial Contributions PARISH INCOME
July 15, 2019 _______________ AS $ 3,432.00 IC $ 861.50 SS $ 2,297.15
Thank you for your generosity! For where your treasure is, there also will
your heart be.” —Luke 12: 34
Weekly Offering
Weekly
Readings
Catholic Rural Life is a national Catholic nonprofit organization dedicated to the vitality of the American countryside. We are help-ing to spread the message about the 24/7 confidential “Minnesota Farm & Rural Helpline” to all Catholic dioceses in Minnesota. Do you need help finding a confidential financial or legal adviser? Feeling alone, or worried and need a listening ear? Call the hotline at 833-600-2670. Our farmers are facing hard times and this is one way we can help them. Offered by the Minnesota Depart-ment of Agriculture, all calls are an-swered locally by trained staff and volunteers.
Knights of Columbus
Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 18, 2019 for the annual Rural Life Celebration, “Care for God’s Creation: A Legacy of Faith.” The event will be held at the Randy and Amanda Hartung farm in St. Anthony (40607 County Road 153, Freeport 56331), and begins with Mass with Bishop Donald Kettler at 10:30 a.m., followed by special guest speaker Joe Gill of KASM Radio out of Albany, MN. The event will also include the presenta-tion of the Catholic Century Farm Awards to 35 families from through-out the diocese who are being honored for their legacy of farming. Join us as we celebrate them and our diocese’s legacy of rural life! The event includes a meal, musical entertainment by SlewFoot and fun for the whole family; the event is free, though a second collection will be taken up during Mass to support the Rural Life Fund.
Celebrate Natural Family Planning (NFP) Awareness Week July 21-27 This year’s theme is, “Love Naturally! Natural Family Planning, Cooperating With God’s Design for Married Love!” This is a great time to learn about NFP and God's plan for married love. If you have questions contact Sheila Reineke at 320-258-7609 [email protected]
Celebrate the Anniversary of Humanae vitae! Mass and Award Reception July 25, 2019! Mark your calendars! The Diocese of Saint Cloud will celebrate the Anniversary of Humanae Vitae on Thursday, July 25th, 2019 at the Cathedral of Saint Mary in Saint Cloud. The celebration will begin with Mass at 7:00 p.m. with Bishop Donald Kettler presiding. The Award Reception will follow Mass. Recipients of the 2019 Humanae Vitae Award will be Mark & Lola Welle.
Has anyone seen the doorbell to the Central Office? This is the second time it has gone missing and is expensive to replace. Thank you.
Listen to the Rosary led by Fr. Mark Stang and Fr. Gregory on KASM 1150 AM at 6:00 p.m. daily
St. Gregory Council Initiation in the first degree will be on Sunday, July 28th at 7:30 p.m. at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Elmdale. Men interested in joining us and learn-ing more about becoming a knight are welcome to attend. Next Meeting will be August 6th at 8:00 p.m. at Holy Cross in North Prai-rie. Installation of officers will be at this meeting! Call John Kokett at 573-4239.
Parish News & Events 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. Volunteer as the Garden Coordinator Help pull weeds in the garden Visit the homebound Grow flowers for church decorations
All Saints Building update: On May 2nd, I wrote a letter to the Bishop and Diocesan Building Committee about the issues we are discussing in the area of the steps and/or future building in Holdingford. On May 29th, Bob Pueringer and myself presented to the Diocesan Board in St. Cloud on where we are at and asking for permission to hire a fundraiser firm and do a feasibility study to see whether or not the funds are present to move forward. The Board was about 8 members. The Diocese did give us a go ahead to do a feasibility study for a possible new church. Please continue to pray!
St. Stanislaus will be closed to the public ALL day this next Thursday, July 25th, while the carpets are cleaned. Please wait to enter until Friday morning (or longer if carpets need extra time to dry out). Thank you!
Youth Summer Pilgrimage Fr. Gregory will lead our Youth on a pilgrimage to La Crosse on July 31st to August 2nd. Youth 7th grade through college age are invited. Please contact the Office or Fr. Gregory if you are interested in attending. Last Call! 746-2231
Area Catholic Community Meeting The ACC will be reflecting on seven elements of what makes a vibrant parish. Word: opportunities to learn about our faith Worship: Prayerful and meaningful Community: How we work together Service: How we live out the Gospel Leadership: Effective mix of leadership Stewardship: How we call forth and prepare Parishioners for action. Evangelization: How we reach the people who Need to hear the good news. Minutes from the meeting are available on the Church bulletin boards.
Please welcome our new Business Manager, Janice Wuebkers. She is also the Office Manager for the Upsala Cluster and previously was the payroll Manager to the Letnes Restaurant Group. She lives on a farm with cows, goats, rabbits, cats, chickens and a dog named ‘Angel’. Her husband’s name is Kevin and they have 4 children: Brianna, Cheyenne, Luke and Faith. Janice’s office hours are Wednesdays from 10-3 p.m.
Jesus, I trust in you! St. Sr. Faustina was instructed by Jesus to be His secre-tary and to spread His Divine Mercy. Her diary is the journey of her soul and is filled with conversation be-tween her and Jesus along with instruction and prayers from Jesus. Jesus’s words will be in bold. From the Dia-ry: On leaving the earth, O Lord, you wanted to stay with us, and so You left us Yourself in the Sacrament of the Altar, and You opened wide Your mercy to us. There is no misery that could exhaust You; You have called us all to this fountain of love, to this spring of God’s compassion. Here is the tabernacle of Your mer-cy, here is the remedy for all our ills. To You, O living spring of mercy, all souls are drawn. (Diary 1747)
13-1500 people enjoyed the polka Mass at Bowlus Fun Days July 7th.
SAVE THE DATE for our sixth annual Par tnership Dance, celebrating Our partnerships with Homa Bay Kenya and Mara-cay Venezuela. Mass with Bishop Donald Kettler at 4:00, and dinner, live auction, kids activities, and music by the Slewfoot Band to follow. Bring your dancing shoes! Contact the Mission Office for more information at 251-1100.
Faith Formation & GIFT (Generations In Faith Together)
Mass Schedule
Mon. July 22
Saint Mary Magdalene
8:00 a.m. St. Stanislaus +Dolores Burger
Tues. July 23
Saint Bridget, Religious
7:00 p.m. On the Road Mass If rain: All Saints-St. Mary’s
Jeanette May Fairview Apartment 111 3rd Street South Holdingford
Wed. July 24
Saint Sharbel Makhluf, Priest
8:00 a.m. Immaculate Conception +Peter Kurtz (funeral at 11:00 a.m. for Kenneth and Patricia Vos at All Saints-St. Mary’s
Thurs. July 25
No Mass
Fri. July 26
No Mass
Sat. July 27
8:00 p.m. Immaculate Conception + Norbert Ertl
Sun. July 28
The Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. All Saints-St. Hedwig’s 10:00 a.m. St. Stanislaus
In thanksgiving for Mary and Dick Struzyk for wedding anniversary For the People
Bowlus Days was a great success and enjoyed by all! Pray for our 1st response and Fire Crews
Congratulations! Duane Zapzalka received a certificate from
the Governor of Minnesota for 52 years on the Bowlus Fire Department.
