September 18, 2016

BeaN BaG ToSS TOURNAMENT

Register your team today!

Signup in parish entrances or online at sjwhf.org

(Each team must have 2 members, $10/team, payment due day of event.)

Sunday, September 25th - St. Joe’s Parking Lot

During Hubbell Harvest Festival (flexible game times)

Sunday, Sept. 25th · 10:30AM Mass · 11:30AM - 2:30PM Festivities

Inflatable Obstacle Course Great Food Silent Auction Jar Raffle Children’s Games Granny's Corner

Sweet Treats Casino Red Ticket, Quilt and Big Raffle Live Entertainment Hay Rides Bean Bag Toss Tournament & More!

We’re here to help support you on your faith journey, so you can find

true peace, happiness, and purpose in life. If you would like to join one of

our parishes, contact any staff member, and we will be honored to

officially welcome you home!

New-member registration forms are also available in the church

entrances and on our website.

Please contact Deacon John in the parish office to schedule the baptism and the baptism preparation class.

Congratulations on your engagement! Please contact Fr. Reker at least 6

months in advance to begin preparation.

If you or a family member is homebound or in the hospital and would like a

pastoral visit, please notify the office.

Up until recently, if one closed the windows at night, it was because of the hot, muggy air outside and the desire for cool and dry air conditioning. Last week, for the first time in a long time, I closed the windows because I didn’t want to freeze overnight. A drive to Mapleton for the deanery meeting of priests confirmed the changing of seasons: the crops quickly changed colors and appear to be preparing themselves for harvest. Certain things “must” be done during the fall. Have you eaten your first new apples of the season (maybe even visited an orchard)? Perhaps you attended a football or soccer game on a beautiful autumn afternoon? Did you pick up any squash or pumpkins for the kitchen or fall decorating? There is one thing else that you “must” do this autumn: attend the Hubbell Harvest Fall Festival next Sunday, September 25

th!

An enthusiastic group of parishioners has been working hard to provide you with a few fun-filled hours on our campus. The best way to start the day’s activities is participating in the 10:30 am Mass. After Mass you can enjoy great food, live entertainment (with a surprise performer), kids’ games, hay rides and a raffle (or two or three). New this year: the bouncy obstacle course (for young and old alike) and a bean bag tournament. Of course, you will want to bid early and often (I call it the Chicago style) on the Silent Auction, especially if you like Italian food prepared by a German (-American) “shepherd.” Yes, we hope to raise some funds for the parish, but even more importantly is to strengthen our community spirit and have some fun together.

What could be better than attending the Hubbell Harvest Fall Festival? Working at the Festival. Volunteering as an individual, a couple or even a family doubles your fun by meeting more parishioners and getting to work with a few of them more closely. Remember the stanza from the Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi, “It is in giving that we receive.” More than one parishioner has told me that they started to feel more at home in the parish by getting actively involved. It’s not a huge commitment – only an hour or two in setting up, helping with an activity or cleaning up. And, if you’re a Vikings fan, the Men’s Club always makes sure that you can keep track of the game, too. (I checked the schedule and that “other team” plays at the same time and maybe there will be occasional updates for them, too. BTW, did you ever notice the similarity between “cheese head” and “headcheese”?) Please sign up this weekend, call the office or check online. I hope to see you next Sunday for some fall fun!

Sincerely in Christ,

P.S. Meanwhile, at Holy Family Church we continue to work on the new entrance project, “Open Wide the Doors.” Thanks to all who have pledged or contributed thus far! If you have not made your gift or pledge yet, please do so by next Sunday (so that we’re ready to present our proposal to the Diocese on September 28th). Call Gordy Kuznia or me if you have any questions or want our help.

Make sure to come and try out the new

attraction this year, a 65ft inflatable

obstacle course. Fun for all ages!

SJW HUBBELL HARVEST FESTIVAL

VOLUNTEERS STILL DESPERATELY NEEDED!

Volunteer sign-ups are located in the Parish Entrances. Families: sign up with your children to help in whatever area you choose for one shift, then spend the other half of the festival enjoying yourselves! There is something

for everyone from general set-up, to kitchen crew, to running a game. Donations are also needed for the Jar Raffle and Silent Auction. Drop off items in entrances or at the office. We thank you in advance, you make this

“fun”draiser possible!

Sept 11 & 12, 2016

$ 6,371.81

Fiscal Year to Date

$ 65,999.76

St. Joseph the Worker

Fiscal Year to Date

$ 21,706.94

Holy Family

Sept 11 2016

$1,299.50

Tuesday, September 20: SJW 12:05pm - Peggy Miller & Family (healing) Wednesday, September 21: Oak Terrace 9:15am †James Hodrapp Hillcrest 9:30am - Word and Communion Thursday, September 22: HF 8:30am - †Dot Hughes Friday, September 23: SJW 12:05pm - †Father Paul Gorman Saturday, September 24: 26thSunday in Ordinary Time SJW 5:00pm - †Tony Oberle Sunday, September 25: 26thSunday in Ordinary Time HF 8:30am - †For the Parishes SJW 10:30am - †Joyce Painschab ______________________________________________ Monday: Prv 3:27-34; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday: Prv 21:1-6, 10-13; Ps 119:1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44; Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2-5; Mt 9:9-13 Thursday: Eccl 1:2-11; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17bc; Lk 9:7-9 Friday: Eccl 3:1-11; Ps 144:1b, 2abc, 3-4; Lk 9:18-22 Saturday: Eccl 11:9 — 12:8; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17; Lk 9:43b-45 Sunday: Am 6:1a, 4-7; Ps 146:7-10; 1 Tm 6:11-16; Lk 16:19-31

Mon. 9/19 : 1:00pm Quilting - SJW

2:45pm Girls on the Run - SJW Gym

Wed. 9/21: 6pm 10th Grade Orientation - SJW Gym

6:30pm Festival Lrg Group Meeting - SJW *Moved to Church Gathering Space

Thur. 9/22: Girls on the Run - SJW Gym

Sat. 9/24: 10:00am Catechist Training - SJW School

4:15pm Confessions - SJW

Sun. 9/25: 8:00am Confessions - HF

Congratulations to Becky Volk the “301” winners

of $250 for September 10!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 SJW—5:00 P.M. MASS Reader: Joyce Wilcox Servers: Eleanor Carleton ECM: Terri DeGezelle, Mary Date, Peg Fallenstein, Chuck Fox, Tom Hallett, 2 SUBS Needed Ushers: Ryan Hassing, David Hassing, Irene Hammerschmidt, Taylor Timp Musicians: Kris Madsen, Deborah Goschy, Jeanne Hassing .

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 HF—8:30 A.M. MASS Reader: Katie Parsons Servers: Rachel Sickler, Sarah Sickler ECM: Pat Jones, Lisa Schultz, Mary Cassem Ushers: Dan Jones, Mike Schultz Musicians: Jan Osten, Jackie Slama SJW—10:30 A.M. MASS Reader: Kris Goschy Servers: Emily Schumacher, Joshua Anderson, Elizabeth Peller ECM: Judy Westermayer, Susan Peller, William Schumacher, Alyssa Haley, Val Koch, Cindy Matuska, 1 SUB Needed Usher: Rich Peller, Jacob Peller, Bruce Richter, Charles Schmidt Musicians: SJW—Doorkeeper: Ron Evan

Children’s Weekly Stewardship Treasure:

HF: $ 9.50 SJW: $ 46.96 REMEMBER Share your time and talent with us!

Please see our new email addresses below:

General Office: office@sjwhf.org

Fr. Reker (pastor): treker@sjwhf.org

Nicole Hermer (administrative): nhermer@sjwhf.org

Kathy Moldan (liturgical schedules/records/HF faith formation) kmoldan@sjwhf.org

Connie Wallin (religious education): cwallin@sjwhf.org

Glenn Barnette (bookkeeping): gbarnette@sjwhf.org

John Rudd (deacon/pastoral): jrudd@sjwhf.org

Jon Hermanson (custodial) jhermanson@sjwhf.org

Please change the above emails in your address books/contacts. The @hickorytech.net emails are no

longer being used. Thank you!

We welcome to the parish community,

Jane Marie Holm and Evan Ray Peters,

who were baptized at SJW on

Saturday, Sept. 17th and

Kasen Scott Kenne,

who was baptized at SJW on Sunday,

September 18th.

Congratulations and blessings to Andrea Marsh and Jason Bentley

who were married at SJW on

Saturday, September 10th.

RCIA - If you are at all interested in the RCIA program,

please contact Deacon John Rudd for more information.

Email jrudd@sjwhf.org or 507-388-3766.

September Wed 21 10th Grade Confirmation Orientation - 6pm, SJW Gym Sat 24 SJW Catechist Training 10:00am—12:00pm, SJW School Sun 25 SJW Fall Festival Wed 28 9th Grade Confirmation Orientation - 6pm, SJW Gym

October Sun 2 Faith Formation Kick Off at Jack McGowan's Wed 5 SJW Faith Formation begins for SJW K-10th, HF 8-10th 5:30pm - Simple Supper 6:00pm all gather in the church Sun 9 HF Faith Formation begins for grades K - 7th Wed 12 SJW Faith Formation - 5:30pm - Simple Supper for All 6:00-7:00pm - SJW K-10th grade, HF 8-10th grade in Mankato + SJW 1st Reconciliation Orientation Sun 16 HF Faith Formation- 9:30-10:30am - grades K - 7th + HF 1st Reconciliation Orientation Wed 19 MEA - No SJW-FF Classes Fri 21 Youth Group to Valley Scare Bring a friend! Sun 23 MEA - No HF-FF Classes Wed 26 SJW Faith Formation - 5:30pm - Simple Supper for All 6:00-7:00pm - SJW K-10th grade, HF 8-10th grade in Mankato + Trick or Treat with the Saints Sun 30 HF Faith Formation

September 18, 2016 25th Sunday in Ordinary

REGISTER TODAY

for St. Joseph the Worker & Holy Family

2016-2017 Faith Formation classes ...

online - www.sjwhf.org or pick up a registration form in the entrance of both churches.

Building Disciples as a Parish Community, ONE CHILD AT A TIME

Please share your God given time and talent with the children of our Faith Formation families. All ages of volunteers are welcome. Volunteers needed at both St. Joseph the Worker on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00 pm and Holy Family on Sundays from 9:30-10:30 am:

Catechist (teachers) Catechist-Aid Hall Facilitator Edge Core Team Members Edge Praise and Worship SJW Parking Lot Assistant

(SJW) Simple Supper Cooks (SJW) Bakers (SJW) Set-Up & Serve (SJW) Clean-Up (HF) Snack Baker (HF) Snack Set-Up & Serve

Children’s Liturgy of the Work - Sunday’s at (HF) 8:30 am & (SJW) 10:30 Mass - it is a special part of the Sunday Masses. During the Liturgy of the Word portion of the Mass, children 4 years to 2nd grade are invited to come forward for a special blessing and then go listen to the readings in a different environ-ment and on a level that the children can better understand and enjoy. It is a wonderful way to assist our children in focusing on the meaning of the Sunday Liturgy. They return to their families after the General Intercessions to celebrate the Liturgy of the Eucharist with the entire community. There are several ways you can participate in Children’s Liturgy of the Work - as a Liturgy Leader, Liturgy Assistants, Music Leader or Time Keeper.

Training is provided for those who would like to volunteer.

All Volunteers must complete a background check form, attend a Virtues Training, and adhere to St. Joseph the Worker and Holy

Family’s Volunteer Code of Conduct.

For more information on how to volunteer, contact the Faith Formation office at cwallin@sjwhf.org or call 507-388-3766

Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Jack McGowan’s Farm

12:15 pm - Out Door Mass 1:15 pm - Lunch Followed by games, hayride, and fellowship for all

Bring the whole family and lawn chairs too!!

(SJW) Last week: 16lbs. Items needed this

week: Laundry Detergent

Loyola Homecoming festivities will take place starting Monday, September 19.The week will include dress up days for high school students, a tour of the Homecoming court, Coronation at 8am on Friday in the Upper Campus gym and the Homecoming football game at 7pm.

You are welcome to join us for Coronation and the game. Go Crusaders!

Loyola has an opening for an After School Care Assistant to help with the after school care program, which runs 3:00-6:00pm days school is in session. A successful candidate will have previous experience working with school age children, be energetic, hard working, compassionate and dependable while possessing a genuine passion for working with children. If you are interested, please email your resume to employment@loyolacatholicschool.org

Save the date: Wired to the Heart Friday, October 28, MSU Ballroom. More information to follow!

We continue to receive inquiries, host tours, and enroll new families. If you know someone who is interested in learning more about Loyola, please contact us, 388-0600.

Your parish support makes all we do, learn, and celebrate at Loyola possible, as we guide students to their full potential, walk with them in faith and equip them to lead and serve.

Office Phone………...…………………388-3766

Parish Email…….…………..…office@sjwhf.org

FAX……………………...…….………..388-2101

SJW Prayer Chain……...……...Joan: 388-5986

HF Prayer Chain…………..Margaret: 317-4785

Email: margaretbuss@yahoo.com

Rev. Timothy T. Reker - Pastor

Deacon John Rudd - Pastoral Associate

Nicole Hermer - Director of Parish Activities

Glenn Barnette - Bookkeeper

Connie Wallin - Faith Ministry Education

Kathy Moldan - HF Rel. Ed. Coor./Office Asst.

Lauren Bierer - Music Director

Jon Hermanson - SJW Custodial Engineer

Ben Moldan - HF Custodian

Phone……….………………………….388-0600

Website……………….loyolacatholicschool.org

Casey Breen - President

Trudi Clements - Executive Assistant

Adam Bemmels PreK-12 Principal

Mon-Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Merle Braam, Dorothy Ziegler, Steve Klinkner,

Vanessa Ewert, George Kluzak, Richard

Johnson, John Allen, Jerry Schultz,

Pat Gardner, Dan Ewert, Ronald Olsen,

Therese Breiter, Brian Cline, George Larson,

Phil Reiland, Henry (Stalberger) Schladweiler

Eleanor Caven to Celebrate 90th Birthday! - An Open House on Sunday,

September 18 will honor Eleanor Caven for her 90th birthday. Held in the St. Joseph the Worker church hall from 2 - 4 pm. No gifts, please.

Holy Family’s Annual BOOYA - Sunday, October 2nd 4-7 pm in the HF Hall.

Booya is a wonderful, slow-cooked, harvest style soup. All you can eat, dessert included. Takeout orders available. Hope to see you there!

HF Holiday Fair - This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Holy Family

Holiday Fair. If you would be willing to donate raffle prizes for the Holiday Fair, please let Lori Meixell or Sue Hanson know by Sept 20th. Thank you!

Options for Women 1st Annual Fundraising Gala - Save the date,

Sunday October 2, 2016 at the Kato Ballroom in Mankato. Doors open at 5pm, dinner begins at 6pm. Classical music and guest speaker. Open to the public, tickets $50/person. Pre-register by emailing help@supportoptionsmankato.com or call 507-625-2229 for more information.

Thank you St Joe’s for supporting Simon Ministry with your parish donation

of $300.00 a month. What is Simon Ministry? Every Thursday morning from 10:30-12 St John the Baptist Parish hosts a ministry that lightens the burdens of people in need within our parishes, our neighborhood, and our city. We offer a light breakfast, personal care products, cleaning products, HyVee gift card every two months and bus tokens when available. To date we have approximately 270 people visiting us, averaging 55 people a week. If any of you would like to volunteer in this ministry to the poor and vulnerable or would like more information, please contact Monica at St John’s 625-3131. Thank you again for this collaborative effort.

Mankato Marriage Encounter Weekend - This is a private weekend

away from life's distractions that allows a husband and wife to focus on each other. Early registration is highly encouraged.

NOTE NEW PARISH EMAIL ADDRESS:

office@sjwhf.org

We are no longer using the @hickorytech.net emails.

CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER & HOLY FAMILY PARISH To advertise, contact Nicole at the parish office

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