“Enrich the harvest of your charity.” PLEASE REMEMBER SAINT LOUIS IN YOUR WILL

MEDITATION

Sunday, February 11, 2018

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

See Worship Book 881

Brothers and sisters, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.

(1 Corinthians 10:31)

Ash Wednesday is this week. While some of us are keen to begin Lent, some may feel disheartened at the prospect of keeping their Lenten resolutions. If this is you, don’t worry. Paul’s words have come at just the right time. Not only is this verse encouraging, but it’s a fitting theme for Lent—something you can return to again and again for inspiration and direction. Brothers and sisters. First, remember that you won’t be embarking on this journey alone. You are swept up into a vast family called the Church. This multitude will be walking arm in arm with you as you follow Jesus on his road to the cross. You can always call on these traveling companions for encouragement and support in prayer. What’s more, you can always ask your Father to send down reinforcements of grace if the going gets tough! Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do. Remember, the kingdom of God isn’t a matter of eating and drinking (Romans 14:17). Neither is it a matter of not eating and drinking. So don’t get hung up on the details of your resolution. And don’t worry if you slip up every now and then. Instead, keep your focus on your love for Jesus. Running errands. Doing laundry. Caring for a spouse. Even fasting. These can all become opportunities to let your love for God work itself outward into every nook and cranny of your life. Do everything for the glory of God. If you’re still feeling unsure about Lent, cling to the motto of St. Ignatius of Loyola: “For the greater glory of God.” God is shown to be glorious when his children offer their daily tasks to him and find happiness in glorifying him. This is the heart of Lent: putting aside temporary pleasures in order to become satisfied in God.

“Lord, here’s all my life—for your glory.” Reprinted with permission from The Word Among Us

2018 Lent Scripture Program Lent is quickly approaching and Fr. Joe Hurtuk will be offering some reflections from 6 PM to 7 PM in the Parish Hall on the following four Tuesday evenings: February 20, February 27, March 6 and March 13. This year we will take a little different approach and do a thematic study of some of the historical, scriptural and theological material surrounding the essence of the paschal mystery, namely the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. There is much fascinating work on these topics, and the presentations should prove to spark lively discussion and questions. Hope you can join us! Pictured on the cover of this week’s bulletin is a close-up detail of the Sanctuary Lamp.

ENTRANCE HYMN 610 How good the name of Jesus sounds

RESPONSORIAL PSALM 881 I turn to you, O Lord, in time of trouble, and you fill me with the joy of salvation.

POSTCOMMUNION HYMN 413 Alleluia, Song of Gladness

CHORAL MUSIC AT THE 11:00 AM MASS

Cantate Domino pour Chœur et deux Orgues Théodore Dubois (1837-1924) Sing to the Lord a new song, for he hath done wonderful things. Be joyful in God, all the earth: make melody, rejoice and sing. Sing praise to the Lord on the harp, and with the voice of a psalm, with long trumpets and the sound of the cornet. Make a joyful noise before the Lord our King. Let the sea be moved and the fullness thereof: the world and they that dwell therein.

— verses from Psalm 97.

Communion Manducaverunt Graduale Romanum, Mode I A multitude with diseases, and those who were troubled by unclean spirits, came unto him, because a power emanated from him which healed them all. — Psalm 77:29,30.

Ave verum Henri Nibelle (1883-1967) A translation of the Latin text may be found at Hymn 758.

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TUESDAY ORGAN RECITALS AT 12:35 PM

13 FEBRUARY — NO RECITAL

A significant portion of the costs of the Tuesday recitals for the current season was graciously given by Sharon Bigot in loving

memory of ALFRED E. BIGOT.

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday, February 12 James 1:1-11; Psalm 119:67,68,71.72, 75 76; Mark 8:11-13 Tuesday, February 13 James 1:12-18; Psalm 94:12-15,18-19; Mark 8:14-21

Wednesday, February 14 Joel 2:12-18; Psalm 51:3-6,12-14,17; Second Corinthians 5:20—6:2 Matthew 6:1-6,16-18 Thursday, February 15 Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Psalm 1:1-4,6; Luke 9:22-25 Friday, February 16 Isaiah 58:1-9; Psalm 51:3-6,18-19; Matthew 9:14-15

Saturday, February 17 Isaiah 58:9-14; Psalm 86:1-6; Luke 5:27-32 Sunday, February 18 Genesis 9:8-15; Psalm 25:4-9; First Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:12-15

OPEN BELL DATES: The following dates are still open in February and March for anyone wishing to have the bells rung in memory or in honor of a loved one: February 18th-19th, 23rd and 24th. March 1st-4th, 8th-11th, 13th, 17th, 20th, 26th-28th. Please call the rectory during office hours to make arrangements.

MASS INTENTIONS

Monday, February 12 6:45 †Father Leo Tibesar 12:10 Deacon Joseph Michalak Tuesday, February 13 6:45 John W. Rowan 12:10 †Mary E. Henen Wednesday, Feburary 14 Ash Wednesday 6:45 Georgine Harper 12:10 †Richard Geoffrey Colond 5:15 Gary Santori Thursday, February 15 6:45 Audrey Zech 12:10 †Lee Bakewell Friday, February 16 6:45 J. Schiffer 12:10 †Mary C. Katynski Saturday, February 17 The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order 6:45 †Gertrude and †Theodore Dworak 5:00 †Einer Skov Sunday, February 18 First Sunday of Lent 7:00 Living and Deceased Parishioners of St. Louis Church 9:15 John Johnson 11:00 †Teddy Altman 12:30 †Vivian C. Gibis

PARISH CALENDAR Sunday, Feb. 11 Coffee, Doughnuts and Juice, after all Sunday Masses Tuesday, Feb. 13 No Organ Recital Wednesday, Feb. 14 Eucharistic Exposition 12:35pm-2:00pm Friday, Feb. 16 Stations of the Cross 5:15 pm in the church Tuesday, Feb. 20 Father Hurtuk’s Lenten Scripture Series 6pm-7pm

The Catholic Services Appeal 2018 If you have not yet given your gift in support of the 18 Collective Ministries of this Archdiocese to the Catholic Services Appeal, please prayerfully consider God’s gifts in your life and consider making a pledge. Every gift is important and helps to strengthen our Catholic family and this Archdiocese. Our parish goal remains the same as last year $43,601.00. Parishioners and friends of St. Louis Church generously contributed $63,057.00 in 2017 or 142.33% of our goal.

Coffee and Doughnuts is Today! We will be serving up a delicious variety of doughnuts plus coffee and juice after the 7am, 9:15 and 11:00 & 12:30 Masses. Please join us in the Parish Hall for great breakfast fare and equally enjoyable conversation. Heat Collection – This Weekend Our most recent Xcel Energy bill for the Church, Chapel, Parish Hall and Rectory totaled $7,044.11. There will be a second collection this weekend to help defray some of this sizable expense. Your generosity is very much appreciated. Red Cross Blood Drive at St. Louis Currently we have only 4 people signed up to give blood. The Red Cross would like to have 20 donors for our Blood Drive on February 16th from 9am to 3pm in the parish hall. If you are willing to donate, simply go to RedCrossBlood.org. In the upper right hand side of the main page is a blue box that reads “Find a Blood Drive.” Type in that box your sponsor code of “StLouis” which will direct you to our drive. Then you just click on the St Louis King of France name and it will direct you to the time slots. You can then click on a time that works best for you and follow the instructions to register. Lose Something? Did you lose your reading glasses or sunglasses? Forgot your Bible or prayer book? Gloves or mittens, some jewelry or keys? We might have them. Our lost and found box has a number of things we've found in the church or the chapel. If you think we may have something of yours feel free to visit the sacristy after any of the Masses. Congratulations to Organ Scholar Ben Kerswell who was heard on Minnesota Public Radio's “Pipedreams” last Sunday morning as the winner of the 2017 North Central Regional American Guild of Organists Young Organists Competition!

SAVE THE DATES

St. Louis King of France Parish 150th Anniversary Events Choir Concert April 29th Parish Picnic August 26th

Gala Dinner November 4th (More information to follow)

RING OUT, O BELLS… DATE REQUEST FOR INTENTION REQUESTED BY February 12 Mary Schmitz Happy Birthday Nancy and Bruce Lindberg February 13 Chris Cannon Happy Birthday Nancy and Bruce Lindberg February 14 †Laura L’Allier Houle Birthday Memorial Helene Houle February 15 Tim Young Happy Birthday (Feb 14th) Nancy and Bruce Lindberg February 16 Sheryl Ramstad Happy Birthday Nancy and Bruce Lindberg February 17 †Einer Skov Birthday Memorial From his Daughter Marie

Ash Wednesday Mass Schedule February 14th 6:45 a.m., 12:10 p.m. & 5:15 p.m.

in the main church. No Confessions on this day.

Ashes will be distributed after each Mass.