“Good St. Joseph, Pray For Us”

St. Joseph Red Lake Falls

St. Joseph Brooks

Weekend Mass Times St. Joseph RLF

Saturday 5:30 pm Sunday 10 am

St. Joseph Brooks Sunday 8 am

Staff Fr. Bob Schreiner, Pastor

frschreiner@go2joseph.org Dcn. John Bruggeman, Deacon

deacon@go2joseph.org Sherry Knott, Music/

Faith Formation Coordinator sherry@go2joseph.org

Teresa Schafer, Bookkeeper teresa@go2joseph.org Deb Peterson, Secretary

deb@go2joseph.org John & Joanne Covlin, Edge Coord.

edge@go2joseph.org Parish Office

Hours 9 am-3 pm Monday-Thursday

Phone 218.253.2188 112 Edward Ave-PO Box 400 Red Lake Falls, MN 56750 www.go2joseph.org

May 17, 2020 Sixth Sunday of Easter

If you have never seen the movie The Little Mermaid then you are probably the

wrong age, not a girl, don’t recognize the name Disney, or you just aren’t into

mermaids. I can’t remember the first time a saw The Little Mermaid but I remem-

ber being enchanted by the gorgeous animated underwater scenes and the inspir-

ing, uplifting music. Seeing a large adorable crab playing the bongos was such a

treat!

The heroine is a lovely mermaid named Ariel. She sings a song called Part of

Your World that speaks about wanting to leave the life you have behind and

change yourself into something, someone, new and exciting and free.

Countless young voice students who have studied voice with me have performed

that song and even though I am far too old to portray the young Ariel, I love to

sing it anytime I can. As a mermaid, she longs to become a human, to walk on

streets and dance in her lovers arms. But Ariel’s father is the King of the Sea and

keeps a tight rein on her. Ariel is willing to give up all she has to make her dream

of becoming human come true and almost loses everything. Of course being Dis-

ney…well, happy endings do come true.

As Christians we are often told to be thankful for the life God has given us. Be

grateful in all things! We are often told to count our blessings and be satisfied

with what we have. But that does not mean that we can’t change our lives.

Change ourselves. Become better than we are. With God’s help we can break off

chains that bind us, we have the strength we need to reach the goals we have for

ourselves and our lives. Stumbling blocks can become hurdles that we jump over

to attain the finish line of our dreams.

God is with us always. He places us in situations that might not be where we want

to be and yes we need to be thankful, but He also gives us tools that we can use to

break out of one life and start a new and more productive new life!

This past weekend our 11th graders here at St. Joseph Church would have received

the Sacrament of Confirmation. They would have sealed their journey in the

Catholic Faith and would have been blessed with the Gifts of the Holy Spirit; wis-

dom, understanding, right judgment, courage, knowledge, reverence and the fear

of the Lord. These are the tools we need to change our lives, to change our fami-

lies, our own selves and maybe….the World. Sherry Knott

This Week: May 18—May 24, 2020

Bishop Hoeppner has decreed there is not to be public Masses celebrated. However, Bishop is allowing priests

to celebrate private Masses. Priests are also allowed and encouraged to hear Confessions. Therefore, the Mass intentions listed below will be for his private

Masses.

Monday, May 18 Feast of Saint John I Acts 16:11-15; Jn 15:16-16:4 †Skipper Dickerson by Clem & Mary Ann Benoit Tuesday, May 19 Acts 16:22-34; Jn 16:5-11 †James Funk by Donovan & Mary Jean Majeres

Wednesday, May 20 Feast of St. Bernardine of Siena Acts 17:15, 22-18:1; Jn 16:12-15 †Lillian Grenier by Family Thursday, May 21 The Ascension of the Lord Acts 18:1-8; Jn 16:16-20 †Vernon & Arlene Wavra by Family Friday, May 22 Feast of St. Rita of Cascia Acts 18:9-18; Jn 16:20-23 †Roger Thibert by Jim & Carol Knott

Saturday, May 23 Acts 18:23-28; Jn 16:23-28 †Jackie Johnson by Don & Merele Gagner

Sunday, May 24 Seventh Sunday of Easter Acts 1:1-11; Eph 1:17-23; Mt 28:16-20 Pro Populo

[NOTE THE CHANGES TO THE SCHEDULE]

The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed on the main altar of the

Church for personal adoration and prayer. Father Bob will be avail-

able during these times for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

The Church will be open and available during these times:

Sunday - 9am - Noon at BROOKS

Sunday - 4pm - 8pm in the Main Church at RLF

Monday - 4pm - 8pm in the Main Church at RLF

Tuesday - CLOSED

Wednesday - 4pm - 8pm in the Main Church at RLF

Thursday - 4pm - 8pm in the Main Church at RLF

Friday - 4pm - 8pm in the Main Church at RLF

Saturday - CLOSED

-Please use hand sanitizer before and after you visit.

-Observe 'social distancing' as you come and go, as well as when sit-

ting in the pews.

-The pews, railings and door handles will be sanitized between the

open hours of adoration.

EWTN DAILY MASS TIMES:

Sunday - Saturday: 7am, 11am, 6pm, 11pm

7am, 11am, 6pm, 11pm

The TV Mass can be viewed each Sunday

on the following local stations. 10:30 a.m. on WDAY ch.6 - Fargo

10:30 a.m. on WDAZ ch.8 - Devils Lake /

Grand Forks

MASSES ARE LIVESTREMED from St.

Patrick's Cathedral at the following web

address:

https://saintpatrickscathedral.org/live Monday through Saturday: 7am

Sunday mornings: 10:15

Mass With Bishop Barron:

Is linked on our parish webpage or can be

found at this website: www.wordonfire.org/

daily-mass

Each day's Mass will be posted online at

7:15am and you can view the Mass at your

convenience.

AN ACT OF SPIRITUAL

COMMUNION

when one cannot receive

the Holy Eucharist:

My Jesus,

I believe that You

are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.

I love You above all things,

and I desire to receive You into my soul.

Since I cannot at this moment

receive You sacramentally,

come at least spiritually into my heart.

I embrace You as if You were already

there and unite myself wholly to You.

Never permit me to be separated from

You.

Amen.

https://saintpatrickscathedral.org/livehttp://www.wordonfire.org/daily-masshttp://www.wordonfire.org/daily-mass

Please pray for Sarah (Olson) Talle, Susan Olson, Jannelle Knott, Hunter Vatthauer, Larry Olson, Doug Peterson, Les Arlt, Marty Hogenson, Dick & Grant Gunderson, Katsuko Fukasawa, Leona Hofius, Del Determan, Cindy Determan, Bonnie

King, Tom Schmitz, Francis Perreault, Sally Custer, Jack LaCrosse, Lily Thronson, Inez & Harvey Riendeau, Bon-nie Greenwald, Robert Schafer, Wayne Marcotte, Nikki Casavan, Rachel Gerardy, Nancy Thomasson, Mikki Schluter, Leonard (Red) Huot, Sherrey Stich, Carol Mar-cotte, Don Schirrick, Natasha Skala, Jesse Welsch, Dr. Owen Nelson, Richard Majeres, Cal Joy, Mary Schindler, Joe Violette, Ella Mae Derosier, Joann Thibert, our Military, retired priests and all receiving the prayer blankets made by our Sewing Angels.

Blankets are available in both parishes for you to pass along to those you know who need prayers. Names to this list are added at the request of the individual or by family on behalf of the individual. The name remains on the list unless and until we are contacted and told to take it off.

Church Support May 10—RLF

www.go2joseph.org

Offertory $3,490.00

Religious Ed. $10.00

Building $114.00

Catholic Home Missions $84.00

Easter $10.00

YTD Offertory $190,281.88

Offertory $1,273.00

Religious Ed. $50.00

YTD $75,042.25

Pope’s Intention for May

For Deacons We pray that deacons, faithful in their service to

the Word and the poor, may be an invigorating

symbol for the entire Church.

March Food Shelf Campaign

2020 MARCH CAMPAIGN UPDATE:

March 8 728.91 lbs of groceries and $1,573 March 15 129.85 lbs of groceries and $1,471 March 22 277.55 lbs of groceries and $1,000 March 29 - 6 lbs. of groceries and $1,825 April 5 - 138 lbs of groceries and $695 April 12 - 80 lbs of grocers and $820 April 19 - 48 lbs. of groceries and $1,995 April 26 34 lbs. of groceries and $250 April 30 198 lbs of grocers and $4,499 TOTALS = 1,639 lbs of groceries and $14,127.85 Thanks again for your tremendous support of prayers and donations of grocery items and money throughout the March Campaign!! May 6, 2020, was our last day to collect donations. Minnesota FoodShare will be contacting us in the fall to inform us of the amount that will be awarded to the Red Lake Falls Food Shelf based on our donations and client usage. Last year a total of 753.7 lbs. of groceries and $4,390.38 was donated during the March Campaign. May God bless you abundantly for your generosity! With thanks for your past and present support, Red Lake Falls Food Self

Brooks

"For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that be God’s will, than for doing evil.” (1 Peter 3:17) The old line says “if you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans.” Many of us are diligent in our planning and making sure things are progressing smoothly. Then disaster strikes, we don’t get the result that was in-tended or an unforeseen problem arises. Many times we may respond negatively and ask, “Why me? I did eve-rything right!” Here’s the thing – adversity humbles us and reminds us of our dependence on God and not on our own self-reliance. Rest assured, God has a better plan in store for you.

Parish Office: 112 Edward Ave NW—Red Lake Falls, MN 56750 Phone 218-253-2188

www.go2joseph.org frschreiner@go2joseph.org; deacon@go2joseph.org; teresa@go2joseph.org; sherry@go2joseph.org; deb@go2joseph.org

Victim Assistance Statement of the

Diocese of Crookston If you or someone you know has been the victim of sex-ual misconduct on the part of a priest, deacon, or indi-vidual representing the Diocese of Crookston, its par-ishes, or its schools, your first call should be to law en-forcement. In addition, the diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator is available at 218-281-7895 (24-hour confidential number).

THE CORPORAL & SPIRITUAL WORKS OF MERCY

DURING THIS TIME OF COVID-19

The Spiritual Works of Mercy have long been a part of the

Christian tradition, appearing in the works of theologians

and spiritual writers throughout history; just as Jesus at-

tended to the spiritual well-being of those he ministered to,

these Spiritual Works of Mercy guide us to “help our

neighbor in their spiritual needs”

(U.S. Catholic Catechism for Adults).

COUNSELING THE DOUBTFUL• Reassure and support those who may be especially anxious during this time. • If someone asks you for advice, orient your response to Christ, who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

INSTRUCTING THE IGNORANT• With public celebration of Masses unavailable, learn and/or teach someone else how to make a Spiritual Communion. • Take this time to recommit to your own study and formation and, for those home with children, take advantage of this time to reflect on the faith as a family.

ADMONISHING THE SINNER• Being confined in close quarters for long periods of time with families or house-mates can test us in more ways than one, so be suppor-tive in helping others find their way and correct their mistakes.• Recognize the reality of spiritual warfare in daily interactions and strive to cultivate the correspond-ing virtues needed to resist your personal temptations.

COMFORTING THE SORROWFUL• Write a letter or send a card to someone who is suffering and let them know you are thinking of them.• Remember that a few moments of your day may make a lifetime of difference to some-one who is going through a difficult time. • Con-sider sharing links to spiritual resources with those who may be isolated, such as live streamed Masses, so that they can participate in community worship from home.

Catholic Order of Forester News Our Feeding God’s Children Event for spring 2020 will be “CHALK UP the St. Joseph’s Church grounds”! Or another special place if you do not live in Red Lake Falls (first get permission!).

Help us emphasize the message of God’s love for us, with surrounding the church and property sidewalks with hearts. Families will gather separately anytime be-tween May 9-May 14. Stay as long as you like and chalk up a sidewalk square or more, remembering so-cial distancing if others are present. Father Bob asked to have the sidewalks chalked with hearts in a letter home and I am sure if you do other designs it will be fine, just include a heart too! (Some cool ideas on Pin-terest.)

T-shirts and chalk will be provided, please make arrangements with me, Tammy Conn 218-689-6480. I can drop off the t-shirts and chalk, or you can stop by and pick it up, call or text and we will figure out a way with no contact, plus I can prep your shirt sizes-first come, first serve.

One more ask, please consider donating non-perishable food items to the Red Lake Falls Food shelf sometime during that week as well. I can take the food items when you pick up or when I drop off the t shirts/chalk. This is a different year with Covid 19 present but we still want to do projects, now more than ever we need to “make a difference”. Please take a photo (selfie) of your family working on your artwork and text it to Tammy Conn 218-689-6480, I will make a collage and send it to the National magazine. Thank you!

mailto:frschreiner@go2joseph.org;mailto:deacon@go2joseph.orgmailto:teresa@go2joseph.org;mailto:sherry@go2joseph.org