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August 3, 2014 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church 13505 Excelsior Boulevard
Minnetonka, Minnesota 55345
Welcome to
MASSES DAILY: 9:15 am (Monday-Friday) SATURDAY: 4:30 pm SUNDAY:
8:30 am & 10:30 am
PARISH OFFICE—952-935-1432 Parish Website: www.ihm-cc.org HOURS:
8:00 am - 4:00 pm (Monday-Thursday) 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (Friday)
Fr. David Ostrowski, Pastor [email protected]
S. Eleanor Wartman, Pastoral Minister [email protected]
Terry Ruttger, Business Administrator [email protected]
Hannah Stanke, Director of Music [email protected]
Kellie Dennehy, Executive Assistant/Bulletin/Website
[email protected]
Pam Sutherland, Parish Secretary [email protected]
FAITH FORMATION CENTER—952-935-7077 Marianne Charbonneau,
Sacramental Coordinator [email protected]
Pat Byrd, Religious Education Coordinator [email protected]
Sharon McVary, Adult Education/RCIA [email protected]
Finance Council [email protected]
Tom Singsank, Chair
Geralyn Barone, Vice Chair
Paul Hickey, Trustee
Rob Barniskis
Anne Koss
Kristin Stanley
Pastoral Council [email protected]
Bob Moore, Chair
Corrina Conley
Colleen Johnson
Peter Lisman
Cathleen Nordling
Norm Olafson
Immaculate Heart of Mary is a community whose members, called by
Baptism and formed
by life long education, grow in faith and holiness
through worship, prayer, and service guided by the Gospel and
traditions
of the Catholic Church.
NEW MEMBERS To register please call the parish office during
regular office hours.
SACRAMENTS
BAPTISM Infant Baptism - A class for both parents is required
before the baptism of a child. Call the parish office. Other ages -
Call Faith Formation Center
EUCHARIST Communion for Homebound Call Parish Office
RECONCILIATION Saturday: 3:30 pm or by appointment anytime.
FIRST EUCHARIST, FIRST RECONCILIATON & CONFIRMATION Call
Faith Formation Center
MARRIAGE Please contact the priest a minimum of 8-12 months
before a proposed wedding date.
NOTRE DAME ACADEMY 952-358-3500 Ginger Vance, Principal
952-358-3500 Website: www.nda-mn.org
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]
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In Our Parish Remember in prayer these loved ones who are
ill:
Helen Bekken, Jeremy Beth, Beverly Bollig,
Katie Born, Gladys Brinkhaus, Valerie Broadbent,
Dick Clark, Tony Clemens, Marguerite Colwell,
Gerald Farmer, James Ferris, Lamoine Flagg,
Donald Geis, Ron Geissler, Adam Gilliam,
Tricia Hanson, Don Jacobwith, Sally Killey,
Joel LaBreche, Roxanne Little, Scott Lohan,
Keith Magnuson, George Martin,
Joanne Mulrennan, Jackie Olafson,
Patricia Parker, Matt Pivec, Dick Selle,
Joseph Smisek, Esther Vanden Plas,
Mary Beth Pottraz, Barbara Welch
and Fran Wilson.
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Readings Week of August 3, 2014
Sacramental Preparation
Registration, preparation and coordination of the Sacraments
of Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation for all
children
of the parish are done through IHM’s Faith Formation
Department. As envisioned by the Second Vatican Council, the
preparation for the celebration of these sacraments resides
within the family and the parish community. This
acknowledges parents as the primary educators of their
children in the ways of faith.
First Reconciliation preparation occurs about the age of 8
(2nd grade and older) and takes place before First
Eucharist.
The program consists of 8 lessons taught by the parents at
home. Parents are required to attend 3 adult learning
sessions
for their child. There is also 1 session for children and
their
parents. Preparation begins on Sept. 30thand ends with a
service of prayers, readings and individual reconciliation
during Advent on Dec. 6th. The option exists for individual
Reconciliation as well.
First Eucharist preparation occurs about the age of 8
(2nd grade and older) and consists of 8 lessons taught by
the
parents at home. Parents are required to attend 3 adult
learning sessions for their child. There is also 1 session
for
children and their parents. Preparation begins February 3rd
and ends with a group celebration during the Easter Season
on April 19th.
Confirmation is a one year program designed for 10th graders
(or older) of the parish with the option of a Sunday morning
session from 9:15 to 10:15 AM, or Wednesday evening
session from 6:30 - 7:30 PM. Special Rites are included in
the
weekend Liturgies twice a year during the Confirmation
process. The program also includes retreat days and service
outside the scheduled session times. Parent sessions are
scheduled in the fall and spring and a candidate/sponsor
session takes place mid - year. The candidates meet in both
large and small groups to explore community, faith, Church
teachings, prayer and service. The Confirmation program
allows candidates to integrate their knowledge from parental
teaching and past religion classes into a better
understanding
of their beliefs and how they are called to respond as
Christians.
Registrations forms are available on-line at www.ihm-cc.org.
By selecting the Faith Formation link you will access the
registration forms. Download and print the registration form
as
well as automatic withdrawal forms. Registration forms
should
be completed and returned (along with the signed automatic
withdrawal form and a cancelled check if a payment option is
chosen) by Aug. 15, 2014. **Please note: The fee for
Confirmation registrations received after August 15th is
$250.
Completed forms can be dropped in the Sunday collection
basket or the Parish Office or mailed to 13505 Excelsior
Blvd,
Minnetonka 55345.
For more information please contact Marianne Charbonneau,
Sacramental Coordinator @ 952-935-7077 ext. 1213 or
[email protected].
The prayers and sympathy of the
parishioners are extended to the
family and friends of
Thomas Chock
(Brother of Dee Malley).
Please remember them in your
prayers.
Sunday: Is 55:1-3/Rom 8:35, 37-39/
Mt 14:13-21
Monday: Jer 28:1-17/Mt 14:22-36
Tuesday: Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22/
Mt 14:22-36 or Mt 15:1-2,
10-14
Wednesday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14/2 Pt 1:16-19/
Mt 17:1-9
Thursday: Jer 31:31-34/Mt 16:13-23
Friday: Na 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7/
Mt 16:24-28
Saturday: Hb 1:12--2:4/Mt 17:14-20
Next Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a/
Rom 9:1-5/Mt 14:22-33
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Mass Intentions
Weekly Schedule
Sunday, August 3
8:30 am Mass
10:30 am Mass
Monday, August 4
9:15 am Mass (Rosary following)
Tuesday, August 5
9:15 am Mass (Rosary following)
Wednesday, August 6
9:15 am Mass (Rosary following)
Thursday, August 7
9:15 am Mass (Rosary following)
Friday, August 8
9:15 am Mass (Rosary following)
10:00 am Coffee…………………………….…..Fireside
Saturday, August 9 3:30 pm Confessions………………………….Church
4:30 pm Mass
Monday, August 4
9:15 am Carmen Alexander †
Tuesday, August 5
9:15 am Tony Schmitz (Living)
Wednesday, August 6
9:15 am Pete Weber †
Thursday, August 7
9:15 am Thomas Sisson †
Friday, August 8
9:15 am Diane Grunewald †
Saturday, August 9
4:30 pm People of the Parish
Sunday, August 10
8:30 am Peter Kurachek †
10:30 am Hans Zimmerman †
Adult Enrichment Sharon McVary Adult Faith Formation
Coordinator
Face your problems…don’t Facebook them.
HOW DO YOU FIT IN?:
“Then he said to them, ‘why are you troubled? And why do
questions arise in your hearts. Look at my hands and my
feet,
that it is I myself.’”
These words from the Risen Christ are good advice when we
are
contemplating our stewardship decisions. Just look at the
hands
and feet of the Lord. How can we refuse to be the hands and
feet of Jesus here on earth … in this year 2014… when He
sacrificed His entire body for us.
Make plans to be at IHM for the weekend of Sept. 13/14th.
You
will have an opportunity to visit representatives of the
volunteer
groups that do the work of God in this Community. Perhaps
you
will be inspired to take the next step on your faith
journey.
BOOK CLUB:
Prepare yourself for a very personal story if you plan to join
us to
discuss… A HEARTBREAKING WORK of STAGGERING GENIUS by
Dave Eggers. You are welcome to join our discussion and
share
your thoughts about his writing: Aquinas Library, Wednesday,
August 13, at 10 AM.
CONTINUING FAITH FORMATION:
Today I bring you a challenge. Which of these 10 statements
are
true?
1-Vatican II changed the Church from a monarchy to a
democracy.
2-You’ll definitely go to heaven if you attend Mass and
confess
your sins.
3-We now know that the Bible contains mistakes.
4-When you get divorced you are excommunicated and can no
longer receive Communion.
5-You can rely on your conscience to tell you what is right
or
wrong.
6-Every Catholic must go to confession at least once a year.
7-An annulment is a divorce for Catholics.
8-You sin if you don’t believe in Church-approved apparitions
of
Mary.
9-Pergatory is no longer a required doctrine.
10-Good works help us earn salvation.
(Check this space next week!)
PRAYER MINUTE:
Dear Lord, sometimes my life is a painful search filled with
doubts and anxieties; and all too often I allow myself to
become
so panicked in trying to outrun my fears that I miss your
presence in my comings and goings. Have mercy on my
insecurities and help me build a strong conviction about the
beauty and goodness of life. Discouragement and doubt are so
easy to adopt. Help me to slow down and remember that you
are
with me on this journey. Then my life will become a
wonderful
discovery.
HOSPITALITY
WEEKEND
AUGUST 9th & 10th!
HOSTED BY
THE USHERS
Please join the Ushers to learn more about
this
valuable ministry and enjoy donuts, cookies
and refreshments after all Masses on
AUGUST 9th AND 10th!
Please consider being a part of this
ministry – no experience necessary
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A Time To Renew Capital Campaign 7/22/2014 - 7/28/2014
New Donations Received $ 30
Payments on Pledges $ 35
1/1/12-7/28/2014
Gifts & Pledges - TO DATE $ 1,184,740
Payments on Pledges - TO DATE $ 847,043
LESS expenses - TO DATE $ 293,155
Cash on Hand $ 553,888
We have met our goal for Phase One.
Thank You!
Please watch for details of Phase Two.
Wish List Facility Items
Donations Estimated
Need
2/23/14 -
7/28/2014
Security-Card Access-Phase I $ 26,039 $ 25,000
Total Gifts - TO DATE $ 26,039
REMAINING NEED - Security see note: $ (1,039)
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Collected: What was collected the previous weekend. Actual to
date: Total collected to date listed Annual Budget: Includes
Envelope, Electronic, Plate, Christmas, Easter, Feast Days,
stock/large gifts Remaining: Amount left to reach our Annual
Budget
Collected Actual to Date
7/27/2014 7/1/14-7/27/14 Electronic Funds $ 815
Envelopes/Plate $ 14,871
Total Actual $ 15,687 $ 66,228
Church Mortgage $ 20 $ 1,020
Propagation of Faith $ 5,494 $ 6,914
Sacrificial Giving 7/27/14
Want to help women and save lives? Play Golf or Cards with
TLC!
Join us for TLC Options for Women’s 28th Golf Classic &
Cards
Tournament on Monday, August 11, 2014, at the historic and
picturesque Braemar Golf Club in Edina. Sponsor a hole,
sponsor a golfer, form a foursome for some fun, come by
yourself and we’ll pair you, or bring some friends to play
Bridge and 500.
NEW! You have the option of playing 9 holes of golf (instead
of 18). It will be on the Executive Course at Braemar.
The Golf Tournament starts at noon, the Card Tournament at
1:00 PM and the Famous Country Buffet Dinner and Awards
program at 5:30 PM. Proceeds will help TLC support the 30
affiliated pregnancy centers, that offer compassionate
pro-life help to moms, babies, and families.
Golf ($145)
Scramble - “Best Ball”
Golf Cart & 18 holes of golf
Dinner and Award Ceremony
Card Tournament ($10)
Play Bridge or 500
Prizes
For information or to register go to TLCoptions.org, and
click
on Events. Or call Christy at 651-291-9473.
TLC • Caring for Life! • Founded in 1974 by Sr. Jeanne Therese
Condon
Have you ever wanted to travel in the footsteps of Jesus? Did
you ever think of seeing Bethlehem, Jerusalem, and the Sea of
Galilee with your own eyes? In just a few months this could be a
reality for you and your loved ones. Fr. James Peterson, our former
Teaching Parish Seminarian, will be leading a
pilgrimage to the Holy Land from November 7th-17th. There is an
informational brochure available in the Parish Office if you have
questions or concerns. Please feel free to contact Fr. James at the
Church of St. Odilia on the phone at 651-415-3337 or via e-mail
[email protected]. Thank you very much for your valuable time
and prayerful consideration.
On-line donations/payments can now be made by visiting the
website at www.ihm-cc.org. Select the
On-line Giving tab and set up your account from the
convenience of your own home or even your mobile
device! For more information contact Terry Ruttger, IHM
Business Administrator, at 952-935-1432.
mailto:[email protected]
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SPOTLIGHT HOSPITALITY
&
LITURGICAL MINISTRY OF
USHERS
For generations, ushers have assisted parish worship by
welcoming people, helping them find seats in church,
taking up the offertory, passing out parish bulletins and
assisting in emergency situations. This list of duties is
small but very important because an usher is often the
first person whom worshippers meet when they arrive at
church; and the usher has the opportunity and the
responsibility to represent the rest of the assembly in
offering hospitality. Ushers are a key role in the Ministry
of Hospitality.
Ushers as Ministers of Hospitality play a vital role in
creating a sense of community for worship. A person
who feels welcomed and valued is more likely to enter
wholeheartedly into the celebration of the liturgy and
return as a member of parish community. A friendly and
welcoming usher can make God’s love apparent to
people as they arrive.
Unfortunately here at IHM our current list of ushers is
extremely limited at each Mass. This places a lot of strain
on a few ushers to minister in this role almost every
weekend. This also places extra responsibility on our
sacristan to recruit ushers at the last minute right before
Mass is to begin.
We need your help! Recruitment of new ushers will be
taking place over the next few weeks. Qualifications
include a warm smile and a desire to share hospitality
with others in our parish. A training session for all ushers
will be scheduled in September.
If you are interested in serving in this very important
ministry at IHM, please contact Paul Lehman at
[email protected] . Ushers will also be hosting a
Hospitality Weekend this Saturday and Sunday to answer
questions and continue recruitment.
Back-to-School Supply Drive Every Child Deserves a Chance
at a Successful School Year!
Many families are unable to help their children prepare
for school by buying supplies. Programs like Resource
West’s Back-to-School Supply Drive help provide about
1,100 children in the western suburbs with the necessary
tools for their education. Registered K-12 students
receive not only backpacks, but many needed supplies to
help them through the school year. Supplies needed:
new backpacks
2-pocket folders
Single subject notebooks
loose leaf paper
colored pencils (12 pack)
plastic rulers
washable markers
glue sticks
The inventory of necessary
supplies is vey low, while need for these items is very
high. If you would like to help, purchase any of the items
above and drop them off in S. Eleanor’s outer office by
August 29th. They will be delivered to Resource West’s
Back-to-School Supply Drive.
The Right Tool for the Job…. The Custodians at IHM do such a
great job of keeping the
Church, school and office space in terrific working order!
However, their jobs are sometimes made more
challenging because they don’t always have the tools
they need. Therefore, they have compiled a “Wish List”
to encourage donations from parish members looking for
an opportunity to help.
CUSTODIAL WISH LIST:
3/8” 18 Volt cordless hammer
drill
Complete socket set
Complete wrench set
Variety of miscellaneous
plumbing tools
Please check with Terry Ruttger, BA
to discuss the parish needs.
If anyone is in need of a piano,
please see Terry Ruttger, BA.
IHM currently owns an upright
piano that is in need of a new
home. It is free to the first party
to claim it and pick it up.
ICA is always looking for
donations of canned goods—but
don’t forget those extras from
the garden. If you find yourself
with more produce than you can
use, the ICA will gladly take your
abundance and pass along the
fresh food to their customers!
mailto:[email protected]
