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Sunday Bulletin
4th Sunday of ordinary time February 1, 2015
Welcome to the tri –parish cluster of Catholic parishes:
Saint Wendelin – Luxemburg
Holy Cross – Pearl Lake (Marty)
Mary of the Immaculate Conception –Rockville
Pastoral Team: Fr. Ronald Weyrens, 320-248-1670 Fr. Roger Thoennes, 320-248-0777
 LeMay Bechtold, faith formation director  Tri-parish/diocesan website: www.lpr3in1.org  stclouddiocese.org
Liturgy this week
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Monday of this week is the Feast of the Presentation
of
the
Lord, also known as Candlemas Day. It was once
Mon., Feb. 2, Presentation of the Lord
called the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, but the
8:30 am HC+ Fr. Richard Walz (RT)
current missal sees it more as a feast of Jesus than of
Eucharistic Adoration 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Mary, though her role is still important. This feast was
Tues., Feb. 3, Blaise, Bishop andMartyr also once the final day of the Christmas season, coming
7:45 am LUX+ Victor Kunkel (RT)
40 days after Christmas itself. The timing of the feast is
6:30 pm MIC-Sac. of Penance (RW)
based on the event related in the Gospel, which Jewish
7:00 pm MIC-For successful surgery (RW) law required on the 40th day after birth. It offers explicit reference to Christ’s incarnation and birth in the second
Wed., Feb. 4, Weekday
reading and the Gospel. Hebrews says, “Since the children share in blood and
7:45 am LUX-Special Intention (RW)
flesh, Jesus likewise shared in them,” and the Gospel shows us the infant being
School Mass
presented in the temple and then growing up in Nazareth. Like Epiphany, this
8:00 am MIC + Luverne Stang (RT)
feast celebrates Christ’s manifestation and his mission.
Thurs., Feb. 5, Agatha, Virgin, Martyr
This link to Christmas and Epiphany is reflected in the theme of light that suf7:45 am LUX ++ Louis and Elaine
fuses the Presentation. Simeon calls the child “a light for revelation to the GenBorman (RT)
tiles, and glory for your people Israel.” This led to the custom of blessing and
Adoration following Mass until 8:00 pm
using candles on this feast, which gave rise to its nickname. ( February 2015, CeleFourth week of ordinary time
8:00 am MIC +Cyril Massmann (RW)
Adoration following Mass until 7:00 pm
Fri., Feb. 6, Weekday
8:30 am HC+ Parents-Dave and Elaine
Leither (RT) School Mass
Sat., Feb. 7, Vigil, 5th Sun., Ord. Time
3:00 pm MIC-Sacrament of Penance ( RT)
4:00 pm HC + +Walter and Evelyn
Schneider (RT)
4:30 pm MIC-Living and deceased
of the John Molitor family (RW)
5:30 pm LUX+ Adeline Koshiol (RT)
bration, p.21, The National Catholic Reporter Publishing Company, Kansas City, MO.
Monday, is also Groundhog Day, where the great weather prognosticator,
Punxsutawney Phil predicts when spring will arrive. This time-honored tradition
goes back to the eighteenth century. The day may have some origins in European lore where a badger or sacred bear is the prognosticator. Let me be the first
to say spring is just around the corner, February 18th to be exact. February 18th
is Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. Lent means spring time. Begin
praying about how you will celebrate the ninety days of Lent and Easter. (Forty
three days of Lent, three days of the Triduum, fifty days of Easter.)
Monday, for me is the call to jury duty for U.S. District Court in Fergus Falls. It
appears to be a one day invite.
Tuesday is the feast of St. Blaise. The blessing of throats began at a time
when the Anointing of The Sick, then known as Extreme Unction (last rites) was
only given on one’s death bed. Thus the blessing of throats became a way to
experience the healing grace of God. With today’s understanding of the Anointing of the Sick, the blessing of throats has become less prominent and why
many parishes only offer the blessing of throats on the feast of St. Blaise.
Sun. Feb. 8, 5th Sun. of Ordinary Time
8:00 am HC+ Marie Pope (RW)
9:00 am LUX+ Fr. Richard Walz (RT)
Have a peace filled week!
10:00 am MIC–People of the Parishes(RW)
—Fr. Ron
Faith Formation and Other Notes
Blessed Candles for Home Use...are available this weekend in each of our cluster parishes.
Blessing of Throats...will be offered Tues., Feb. 3, the feast of St. Blaise, at the Masses that day at LUX and MIC and after all Masses
next weekend, February 7 and 8.
Family Faith Formation Session… Wednesday, Feb. 4th at St. Wendelin, 7:00 pm in Mary Hall. Parents, students and all who want to
share/learn about our faith are invited and encouraged to come as we explore the topic of Scripture.
Men’s Prayer Group Meets...Saturday, Feb. 7, 7:30 am at Granite Edge Café in Rockville. Discussion will center on Matthew Kelly’s
book, “Rediscovering Catholicism”; books are available in the church entrances. All men from the cluster are welcome to this group
which meets the 1st Saturday of each month.
Feeding the Hungry...Next Sunday, Feb. 8th, our cluster serves the evening meal at the Salvation Army. If you’d like to help, call John/
Cindy Voigt (HC) 253-6228; Lynn/Kevin Dockendorf (MIC) 685-3423 or Laurie/Steve Opatz (LUX) 252-6926.
Tri-Parish Cluster of Luxemburg, Pearl Lake and Rockville
4th Sunday of Ordinary Time  February 1, 2015
Saint Wendelin—Luxemburg
22714 State Highway 15 * St. Cloud, MN 56301-9208 * 320-251-6944 * e-mail: [email protected] * Fax: 320-654-9030
Parish Office/Secretary, Char Volkmuth—320-251-6944
> Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday, 8:30 am-12:30 pm
Faith Formation/DRE: LeMay Bechtold, 252-8486
Prayer Line: 320-251-5376
Celebrating the Sacraments
Baptism: Contact the parish office: 251-6944
Anointing of the Sick : Contact Fr. Ron or Fr. Roger
Marriage: Contact the parish office at least six months in advance.
Financial Blessings
for the Week of Jan. 25, 2015
Adult (72)
Youth (9)
Loose
Building Fund (5)
New Year’ (1)
Visitor (3)
Votive Stands
Keep the Heat On
$ 2,512.20
9.00
123.30
51.00
5.00
51.00
45.40
435.05
Total
$3,231.95
Last Week’s Regular
Weekly Budget 2014/15
Shortfall Last Week
Shortfall Year to Date
$2,644.50
3,925.00
-1,280.50
-$4,402.76
Note: Payment of $6,584.92 was recently sent to the Chancery for quarterly diocesan assessments.
Thank you for Your
Generous Sacrificial Support!!
ALTAR SERVERS
Wed., Feb. 4 @ 7:45 am
Will be notified
Saturday, Feb. 7 at 5:30pm
Sarah K.
Sunday, Feb. 8 at 9:00 am
Katelyn M & Stephanie M.
CHURCH CLEANING - Group
3, Sat., Feb. 7 at 8:30 am:
Ruth Roufs, Marie Kotzer, Jolene
Brang, Laurie Opatz, Bernice Kunkel,
Brenda Koshiol, Mary Broda***
_______________________________
CATHOLIC UNITED FINANCIAL
RAFFLE TICKETS... $5.00 each; 10
to a book are available from any
school family or the school office, 251
-9175. All proceeds stay right here in
our school. Each ticket purchase
gives you a chance to win $25,000 in
cash or a 2015 Ford Escape, a $5,000
dream vacation or many other great
prizes!!! Drawing will be March 19.
St. Wendelin Catholic School
Preschool to Grade 6
Principal: Lynn Rasmussen
Telephone: 320-251-9175
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 320-654-9030
Web: stwendelins.org
Parish News
Baptized in Christ...Congratulations to Patrick and Stacey Watrin on the Baptism today of their
daughter, Kaitlin Marie. Blessings to Kaitlin and her family as we welcome this new Child of God
into our faith community.
“Come In Out of the Cold” Omelet Breakfast ”… is today, Sunday, February 1st, 8:30 am to noon in Mary Hall. Group 1 invites you to come with
family and friends to enjoy their tasty and well known ham and cheese omelets along with sausage, potatoes, applesauce, toast, Cold Spring Bakers rolls
and beverages all for just $7.00 for adults. Morning also includes a bake sale
and raffle . Free blood pressure checks will be available. See you in Mary
Hall Sunday morning!
3rd ANNUAL KEEP THE HEAT ON COLLECTION...continues this weekend. Please
use the special envelopes for this purpose or use own marked “Keep the Heat On” and drop
in the 2nd collection. Thank you to those who contributed last week; we collected $435.05
on our way to our goal of $2500.00. Your help in keeping our buildings warm these winter
days is appreciated.
Blessed Candles for Home Use...are available from the church front. Suggested offering is $3.00.
“6th Annual Winter Wonderland” Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction School Fundraiser …
is Saturday, Feb. 21, 4:30-7:00 pm in Mary Hall. Have you got your tickets yet?
They’re available for just $10.00 (Adult); $6.00 (K-6th grade) from any school
family or the school office, 251-9175. More workers would be welcome. If you
can lend a hand, call Lynn in the office. Evening includes:
 Spaghetti Dinner with choice of meat or meatless sauce, salad, garlic bread
and dessert, beverages. Gluten free is available; to order call 251-9175.
 Silent Auction with a variety of great items on which to bid. Donations are
still welcome. Call Susan Becker, 282-0963 or email to [email protected].
 Wine and beer for purchase
 Ring of Beer Raffle. (Chances $10.00). Win a fire ring filled with a variety of beer (on display
at DeLux Liquor).
Hope you’re planning to join us for this annual event which not only raises funds for our school but
is also a great mid winter opportunity for fun and fellowship.
Thank You...to Mrs. Lund, the musicians and St. Wendelin students for their great job with last
Sunday’s Mass for the start of Catholic Schools Week. Their enthusiastic participation was a wonderful way to start this special week making for a uplifting liturgy for all in attendance.
St. Anne’s Christian Women...will be making up a couple gift baskets for the Feb. 21st Spaghetti
Dinner/Silent Auction school fundraiser. If you have an item or two you’d like to donate for these
baskets, please call Jean Schabel, 320-236-7907 by February 15th at the latest.
Group 5...will meet Wed., Feb. 11, 7:00 pm in Mary Hall to plan your next event.
School News
We Had An Exciting, Fun-filled Week...celebrating Catholic Schools . It was rewarding to see the
enthusiastic response to all the special activities on the part of students, staff and parents alike We
have some creative people who came up with some awesome outfits! Now, on to February with “I
Love to Read” month, Valentine’s Day, the start of Lent and more. Stay tuned!
Liturgy Lessons...At our birthday Mass on Wednesday celebrating November, December and January birthdays, Father Roger asked us all to consider two questions…”Are we loved?” and “Do we
love ourselves.?” He also reminded us that our prayers should start and end with the Sign of the
Cross. During the Eucharistic Prayer, he invited all the students to join him around the altar.
Tri-Parish Cluster of Pearl Lake, Rockville and Luxemburg
4th Sunday of Ordinary Time  February 1, 2015
Holy Cross—Pearl Lake (Marty)
10651 County Road 8 ~ Kimball, MN 55353 ~ 320-398-3900 ~ [email protected]
Parish Office/Secretary, Marian Haus, 320-398-3900
Office Hours: Mon Thru Thurs 8:30—noon
Prayer Line, 320-398-6101
Deacon, Andy Kunkel, 320-398-6101 (retired)
Musician, Julene Faber-Andrusick, 320-685-7211
Celebrating the Sacraments
Baptism: 320-398-3900
Anointing of the Sick: Fr. Ron or Fr. Roger
Marriage: Call parish office at least 6 months in advance.
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Preschool to Grade 6
Lead Teacher—Melissa Johnson
Office Manager—Jeana Meyer
Telephone: 320-398-7885
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 320-398-7873
Web: holycrossmn.org
Parish News
Financial Blessings
For the week of Jan 25. 2015
Adult (29)
1080.00
Loose
412.00
Total
$1492.00
Welcome to our newly baptized this weekend: Sadie Evelyn Schneider, infant daughter of David &
Katie. May God bless you and your family with many blessings in your lifetime.
Year to Date
Budget
Weekly Budget
Under Budget
Under this week
Blessing of throats: Tues. Feb 3 at St Wendelin after Mass & after weekend Masses Feb 7 & 8.
Candles will also be available. Suggested donation is $3.00.
$49,160.76
$51,218.20
$1705.60
(2057.44)
213.60
Thank you for your offerings!
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
Sat Feb 7, 4:00 pm
Servers: Sam Andrusick
Ushers: Dave Lommel, Dave Leither
Lector: Caleb Anderson
Euc Min: Elaine Leither
Caleb Anderson Len Voigt
Sun Feb 8, 8:00 am
Servers: Olivia Schneider
Ushers: Ryan Steichen
Rich Schlangen
Lector: Bridgette Anderson
Euc Min: Rich Schlangen
Debbie Lochen Cheryl Garding
Parish Council Members
Donna Gregory 398-7312
Al Haus 259-4287
Leanne Donnay 398-5362
Helen Krippner 398-8893
Ann Donnay 398-2545
Rich Schlangen 398-2530
Greg Mueller 398-7786
Len Voigt 398-2922
Cindy Voigt 493-4982
Donation Statements: are in the church entry. Please pick yours up if possible in order to save the
parish postage. Thank you for your help.
Jose Cole Circus Tickets: March 28, 3 & 7, March 29, 5 pm, at Benton County Fairgrounds. Tickets
are free and can be picked up at the Holy Cross School Office. First come, first served.
School News
Dear Holy Cross Parishioners,
This week has been an exciting and fun week! We have done crazy hair day, meal for volunteers, tubing, comfy clothes, movie, and even dressed our best. We had a fabulous time tubing! This week has been a special week because it is Catholic Schools Week. During Catholic Schools Week we celebrate catholic schools and catholic education!
Currently the students are also selling CUF Raffle tickets. These tickets cost $5.00 a piece.
When you purchase a ticket the money goes straight to Holy Cross School! There are also
various prizes that you can win. Please contact the office if you would like to purchase some
tickets!!! If you know anyone who is interested attending Holy Cross School, I would love to
visit with them! We also have some Circus tickets for March 28th and March 29th at the office
if you would like to take the kids.
Have a wonderful week!
Thanks. —Mrs. Johnson
Thought for the day...
Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning……
Satan shudders and says….”Oh, no…...he/she’s awake!!”
Community Events
Koinonia Retreat: Jan 23-25; download apps from website centralmnkoinonia.org or call Radens at
320-293-2080 or e-mail [email protected].
St Wendelin, Luxemburg: Sun Feb 1, omelet, sausage breakfast, 8:30 to noon. Raffle & bake sale
also & free blood pressure checks
Holy Cross, Pearl Lake: Sun Feb 1, breakfast, sponsored by Knights of Columbus
Spaghetti Dinner Benefit for Brooklynn who has Leukemia: Sat., Feb 7, 4 to 8 pm, St. Boniface
Church, Cold Spring. Also auction/raffle/family fun area.
St John the Baptist, Collegeville: Fri Feb 13, Lenten Fish Fry, serving 4:30 to 7:30 pm
NFP: Feb 12 & March 16, 6:30 pm at Office of Marriage & Family, more info or to register, call
320-252-4721
Bulletin Deadline: 11:00 am Wednesday, February 4, 2015
View Bulletin On-line at: www.lpr3in1.org
Tri Parish Cluster of Rockville, Luxemburg and Pearl Lake
4th Sun. of Ordinary Time  February 1, 2015
Mary of the Immaculate Conception—Rockville
PO Box 7 ~ Rockville, MN 56369-0007 ~ 320-251-7801 ~ [email protected]
Parish Office/Secretary-Sandy Pfannenstein, 320-251-7801
Office Hours: Mon 8AM-Noon, Wed 8:30-10:30AM, Fri 8-11AM
Parish Center Kitchen & Church Basement: 320-252-8486
Prayer Line, 320-685-3213
Celebrating the Sacraments
Baptism: Contact Parish Office 251-7801
Anointing of the Sick: 320-251-7801
Weddings: Contact the parish office at least six months
preceding the wedding date. Marriage Course required.
Financial Blessings
For Week of 1-25-2015
Regular Income:
Adult–68
Youth-13
Plate
Total Reg.
Misc. Income:
Elevator
Visitor
Cemetery
P.C. Rent
1,649.28
10.50
223.00
$ 1,882.78
155.00
20.00
10.00
375.00
Faith Formation/DRE
LeMay Bechtold 252-8486 or
685-3213
Parish Center Events/Maintenance
Jean Walz 255-9394
Liturgical Environment
Steve Pfannenstein 251-8358
Trustees
Gary Gillitzer 685-8947
Cindy Kremers 253-1901
Parish News
2014 Contribution Statements: Statements are ready for you to pick up in the entry way of the church.
If you have any questions or updates, please contact the parish office. After 2 weeks all statements not
picked up will be mailed.
Blessed Palms: are being collected at each of the parishes in the cluster through Sunday February 15th.
The palms will be burned and used for our Ash Wednesday liturgies.
Blessed Candles: Blessed candles to use in your homes will be available in front of church. They are
$3.00 per box.
Christian Women: Feb 10th—7:30pm. We invite all people from the cluster to join us as we introduce
Melissa Schneider, a NETA Certified Personal Trainer in Health & Fitness from The Club. She will
inspire us and provide helpful information regarding our “well being”. All are welcome.
Cemetery Caretakers Needed: We are in need of someone to take over the grass cutting and maintenance of the cemetery. The cemetery has good equipment to use and care of the equipment is important.
An hourly wage will be paid for this position. If interested please contact the parish office - 251-7801.
Regular
Budgeted
YTD over/short
$ 1,882.78 Window Project Update: A few years ago we stated to replace the windows in the Rectory as they are
2,335.00 falling apart and are in need of replacement. There are 46 windows. So far 14 have been replaced. In the
1,752.58 last couple of months we have gotten $1,850.00 towards windows and hope to get more replaced this
spring. In order to finish the project, we need roughly $16,000.00 yet. If any one would like to donate
toward this project, please put your donation into the collection baskets on the weekends and mark it
Elevator Balance as of
MIC Window Project. Your generosity is very much appreciated.
12/31/14 = $139,012.44
Upcoming Events:
Choir Practice: 02/02—7:00pm
Church Cleaning: 2/03—
7:30pm
Legion of Mary– 02/04 8:30am.
Adoration: 02/05 from 8:30am7:00pm
Men’s Group: 2/07, 7:30am at
the Granite Edge Café.
Parish Council Members
Sue Knauss 253-7299
Linda Kneip 597-3228
Nancy Anderson 241-0297
Wally Mohs 845-2387
Ann Neu 266-1649 –Secretary
Tim Massmann 251-1208
Ray Simon 252-6941- V. Chair
Ralph Walz 255-9394-Chairperson
Youth: Monica Benda-345-2184
Annual Diocesan Appeal : Commitment Weekend is Feb. 7/8. Parishioners across the Diocese of Saint
Cloud can expect a letter from Bishop Kettler regarding this appeal. He has recorded a personal message as well, describing the importance of the ministries supported by the appeal, and asking for our
prayers and financial assistance. May God bless and keep you as you discern a gift in support of the
ministries of the Diocese of Saint Cloud.
St. Cloud Visitor: February is the month we renew our subscription to the Visitor. Please put your donation envelope in the collection basket. Renewal rate is $17.00. Makes checks out to the parish.
Misc. News
Catholic Men’s Conference: Men of Life. Sat Sat, Feb. 21st 8:00am—5:00pm at Saint John’s University. For more information call 320-252-4721 or visit: w.stclouddiocese.org/mensconference. This is an
excellent opportunity for men of faith to gather together to learn, experience fellowship, and grow and
strengthen their relationships with their families, their Church, and their communities.
MIC Catholic United will pay for 1/2 of the Men’s conference if you are a member of the C.U.F. council. Call Jean @ 255-9394 to register.
List Your Prayers– Keep a list of those for whom you should pray, and at the end of
the day, actually use the list. A Post-It note stuck inside of your planner works good
as a prayer reminder.
Bulletin Deadline: 10:00 am Wednesday, February 4, 2015