212 Church St. East Cologne, MN 55322

323 Reform St. North Norwood Young America, MN 55368 Contact Information

Fr. Gregory Abbott, Pastor Rectory & Parish Office ..952-466-2031 Fax ………………….…..952-466-3319 Business Administrator Sherry Witte…………….952-466-2031 E-mail: BusAdmin@st-bernard-cologne.org Parish Information E-mail: parishinfo@st-bernard-cologne.org Bookkeeper E-mail: bookkeeper@st-bernard-cologne.org Bulletin E-mail: bulletin@st-bernard-cologne.org School Building ………952-466-5917 Website ... www.st-bernard-cologne.org Convent ………………...952-466-5620

Parish Office Hours: Monday, Tues day & Friday 9am-2pm.

Trustees Leonard Hoen …...……...952-466-2088 Andrew Kleindl.……...…952-442-9282

Finance Council Chairperson Bernie J. Shambour…… 952-466-5928

Parish Council Chairperson

Carol Symanitz……….…651-331-8665

Faith Formation Coordinator FaithFormation@ st-bernard-cologne.org

Ladies Guild President Monica Kooiman ………952-466-5769

Prayer Chain Patsy Quinn….. …………952-466-3304 Lori Kasel ……...kasel.lori@gmail.com

Adoration Coordinator Helen Nicklaus …………952-466-2000

Catholic United Financial Helen Hilgers ………..…952-466-5567

CHURCH OF

THE ASCENSION

ST. BERNARD CHURCH

Contact Information Fr. Gregory Abbott, Pastor Rectory & Parish Office-952-467-3351 Website ……www.ascensionnya.org E-mail:ascensionnya@embarqmail.com Business Administrator Sherry Witte……………..952-467-3351

Parish Office Hours: Mon. , Tues., Thurs., & Fri. 10 am—2pm. Trustees Gary Widmer ………….952-467-3082 John (Jack) Lano .……..952-467-3765

Parish Council Chairperson Brian Willems ….……...952-467-9654 3

Communion for Homebound Rita Fahey …………...612-282-7030

DRE for 6th—10th Grades Julie Kleindl…………...952-807-3522

DRE for Pre-k-5th Grades Kara Wickenhauser……952-466-4719

Prayer Chain Carol Donnay …………952-467-2183 Lucy Kostecka ………..952-467-2576 E-mail: Ascensionprays@aol.com Adoration Coordinator Jan Johnson……………952-412-4900 Music Liturgy Marilee Widmer ……..952-467-3082 Social Hall Bookings Parish Office …..………952-467-3351 Catholic United Financial Dennis Stoks …………952-240-5001 Knights of Columbus-Grand Knight Donald Whitaker 952-454-1611

Bulletin Co-editors Patricia Quinn……….……..952-466-3304 E-mail …bulletin@st-bernard-cologne.org

David Dettmann …………...952-467-2268 E-mail..daveannerichkarlemma@msn.com

Joint Bulletin published weekly at: www.ascensionnya.org &

www.st-bernard-cologne.org

SACRAMENTS Baptisms:

By appointment. Marriage Arrangements

The couple should contact the priest as soon as they become engaged.

They must meet with the priest twice before setting a marriage date. These two meetings need to be completed 6 months before the

proposed date. Sacrament of Reconciliation

Ascension—Tues. 5:40-6:05 pm Sat. 4:15—4:45 pm.

St. Bernard —Mon. 8:30 am. Sat. 7:15—7:45 pm. Additionally by appointment.

Communion for Homebound Call parish office.

Anointing of the Sick Call the parish office at any time.

MASS SCHEDULE Ascension-Weekend-Sat. 5 pm. Sun. 8 am.

Tuesday 6:15 pm. & Friday 7:15 am.

St. Bernard-Weekend-Sat. 8 pm. Sun. 10am. Monday & Wednesday 8:00 am.

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER – APRIL 24, 2016

SCRIPTURE READINGS For the week of Apr. 24, 2016 – Apr. 30, 2016

4/24 Fifth Sunday of Easter: Acts 14:21-27 * Ps 145:8-9,10-11,12-13 * Rv 21:1-5a * Jn 13:31-33a,34-35. 4/25 St. Mark: 1 Pt 5:5b-14 * Ps 89:2-3,6-7,16-17 * Mk 16:15-20. 4/26: Acts 14:19-28 * Ps 145:10-11,12-13,21 * Jn 14:27-31a. 4/27: Acts 15:1-6 * Ps 122:1-2,3-4,4-5 * Jn 15:1-8. 4/28(St. Peter Chanel; St. Louis Grignion de Montfort): Acts 15:7-21 * Ps 96:1-2,2-3,10 * Jn 15:9-11. 4/29 St. Catherine of Siena: Acts 15:22-31 * Ps 57:8-9,10,12 * Jn 15:12-17. 4/30:(St. Pius V) Acts 16:1-10 * Ps 100:1-2,3,5 * Jn 15:18-21. Copyright 2015 by Creative Communications for the Parish. Used with permission.

CALENDAR FOR ASCENSION AND ST. BERNARDS’ PARISHES

Mon. April 25-7:00pm-At Ascension-Parish Council Meeting Tues. April 26-7:00pm. At St Bernard– Adult Choir Practice. Wed. April 27th-At Ascension-6:15 pm to 8:15 pm-Tying of Blankets for Blankets for the homeless Thurs. April 28-At Ascension- 8:00 am-8:00 pm-Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Saturday, April 30th 3:00—8:00 pm—Cologne Fire Dept. Relief Assoc. Steak Fry. at the Cologne Fire Station Sun. May 1st-At Ascension: KC Donut Sunday after 8:00 am Mass Jul 15-17, 2016 in Buffalo, MN The WWME weekend is a time to look at our love for our spouse and decide to do something to make our love more like Jesus’ love for us. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is . Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit our website at: twincitieswwme.org or contact Brent & Tracy at applications@twincitieswwme.org or 612-756-8720.

Many dioceses right here in the United States do not have enough priests and trained lay ministers to serve their parishes. These dioceses are known as home missions. The Catholic Home Missions Appeal, which will take place this weekend in the second collection, supports these dioceses by funding essential ministries, including seminary education and lay ministry training. Please be generous in this appeal and share your resources to strengthen the Church at home.

CALLING ALL MEN

Joseph rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed for Egypt. Matthew 2:14

Hello men of St. Bernard & Ascension,

In last week’s column, I noted that when God came to live among us in Jesus, He chose to live in a family with Joseph and Mary. Joseph was the protector of that fami-ly. When Herod sought to kill his son, Joseph arose in the night at the angel’s command and protected Jesus and Mary by embarking on a long and difficult journey to Egypt.

Joseph protected and provided for his family. He is a model for all men. He is alive in Heaven and wants to help us; a powerful friend who has the title of the “Protector of the Church.”

I am calling all men of our parishes to deepen your role as a protector and provider for your family and for our parish family. One way to do this is through leading us in prayer. Last week I announced a 1st Saturday 8am Mass at Ascension May through July and at St. Bernard August through October. There will be 2 intentions for these Masses: (1) for the strengthening of families at our parishes and (2) that our new combined faith formation program will serve to strengthen our families.

We all know that the majority of liturgical roles are filled by women. It’s great that women are involved, gifted and generous. God hasn’t cheated men when it comes to gifts—so I am giving men the opportunity/challenge to fill all the roles for this Mass. Men from either parish can fill roles at either parish. I need men to sign up for the following roles for each Mass (training provided):

Sacristan (1): arrive no later than 7:10am & stay 5 minutes after Mass to clean up

Eucharistic Adorer (1): arrive no later than 7:20am (Adoration 7:25am—8am)

Rosary Leader (1): arrive no later than 7:20am (Rosary begins at 7:30am)

Greeters (2): arrive no later than 7:45am

Mass Server (2): arrive no later than 7:45am

Mass Reader (1): arrive no later than 7:45am

Please email/call Cheryl Coyle (cherraec@aol.com 952.412.9557) to schedule yourself for any of these roles for any of the 6 Masses. Any roles unfilled will either not occur (i.e. adoration, rosary, greeter) or I will need to cover (i.e. sacristan, Mass reader, or server). Men, if you do not feel called to lead in any of these ways, still come and pray. Continued in the column to the right > > > > >

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Confessions will be available from 7:30-7:50am—I got that one covered!

Yours in Joseph, Mary and Jesus,

Fr. Gregory

The welfare of the family is decisive for the future of the world and that of the Church. Pope Francis Am-oris Laetitia (The Joy of Love)

STEWARDSHIP~ A WAY OF LIFE, LIVE IT!!!

St John Paul II said, "Only those who have the courage to give of themselves totally, to God and to others, are able to fulfill themselves".

" Whoever gives, will lack nothing." Proverbs 28:27

Church of St. Bernard Cologne, MN

Cologne Fire Dept. Relief Assoc. Steak Fry. Saturday, April 30th 3:00 - 8:00 PM. At the Cologne Fire Station

VBS—Is in need of a VBS Director for this year as our current VBS director has a family medical situation and is in need of someone to do planning and directing of entire VBS program. Any questions, please contact Sherry Ur-ness at 952-467-1974 or e-mail urnesssherry@yahoo.com as soon as possible.

The Cemetery Board would like to thank our dedicat-ed lawn mowing volunteers - Bernie Shambour Sr., Jim Meuwissen and Sarah Hammers! We are looking for vol-unteers to supplement this group - "many hands make light work"! We provide the lawn mower and the gas. If you are willing and able to mow, please call Ralph Lau-mann at 952-466-3331. Thank you!

2016 Carnival wrap up report: Thank you to everyone for your help in planning, working at and clean up from the carnival. It looks like we will see a profit of $12,000 due in part to our generous community donors that assist-ed with our prizes. As we go forward we are need of a carnival chairperson to over see the events of the day, coordinate the planning meetings, work with the subcom-mittee chairpersons. Please contact the parish office if you would be interested in learning more.

All women of the area are welcomed to attend the spring meeting of the West Deanery Council of Catholic Women on May 5th at St. Mark’s Church in Shakopee. The cost for the day is $15.00 which includes refresh-ments, lunch, and programs. Kathy Rennie will talk about the WE SHARE PROGRAM and the Un-derground Church in China. Lucy Johnson, Past President and Flo Schmidt, President of the ACCW will speak about the WINE group and the CCW’s interactions. The day begins with 9:00a.m. registration and refresh-ments, 1:00p.m. Mass and adjournment at 2:00p.m. Reg-istration is due May 2nd by calling Carol 952-472-6928 or Loretta at 952-496-9060.

St. Bernard Branch of Catholic United Financial in-vites all Catholic United Financial members and their families to Mass and Lunch; Sunday, May 1st 10:00 am Mass. Lunch to follow Mass at the school. Meet in the Narthex at 9:50 am. Thank you for all your support.

Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, May 4th, after the 8:00 a.m. Mass until 8:00p.m. Please sign up for an hour or half hour at the table in the narthex. It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain...Jn 15:16

Church of the Ascension Norwood Young America, MN

Would you like to serve the Lord by assisting with Mass preparation? We are in need of Sacristans (especially for the Saturday evening Mass). The roll of the Sacristan is to prepare the church environment, mark the liturgical books for the ap-propriate readings and prepare the Eucharistic vessels be-fore each liturgy. The willingness to serve behind the scenes and reverence for handling sacred vessels are nec-essary for carrying out this role. Sacristans should arrive at church 30 minutes prior to the start of Mass and will need to stay 5-10 minutes after Mass to store the Eucha-ristic vessels. Training will be provided. If you would like more information or are interested in serving in this roll, please contact Sherry Witte at 612-419-2360 or email sh.witte@mchsi.com .

Ascension Service Opportunity Fleece Blankets for the Homeless at the Dorothy Day

Center. Parishioners can help by 1) donating money to help buy the fleece (mark the donation with: Fleece Project, ATTN: Julie Kleindl); 2) joining the Faith Formation classes on Wed., April 27th from 6:15pm to 8:15pm to tie the blankets OR by donating a snack for the blanket tying evening. The goal is to make 50 blankets!! For more information, contact Julie Kleindl (952-807-3522) or see the bulletin board in the vestibule.

Help needed!! The stand-alone rectory garage roof needs

re-shingling. If anyone is interested in helping, please contact Jack Lano at 952-237-3265

TRAINING Eucharistic Minister training for all new and current Ex-

traordinary Ministers is Tuesday evening, April 26 at 7 to 8:30PM, following the Tuesday Outreach Mass at 6:15.

Eucharistic adoration and Reconciliation precede the Mass from 5:45 to 6:10

Ascension Novena As we approach our Patronal Feast Day of the

Ascension on May 8th, I encourage all parishioners to pray this novena prayer each day from

April 30--May 8th. Oh my Jesus, as we prepare to celebrate your

Ascension into heaven and return to the Father, help us to always strive to do the Father's will. We open our

hearts to receive the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit. We open our hearts to receive the gift of your love.

Help us to share your love with others. Mary our Mother, pray for Ascension parish.

St. Joseph, pray for Ascension parish. Fr. Ardolf, pray for Ascension parish

CHURCH OF ST. BERNARD STEWARDSHIP OF TIME

AND LITURGY SCHEDULE April 25, 2016 through May 1, 2016

LECTORS: Saturday 8:00pm. Patricia Quinn Sunday 10:00am. Becky Worm

SERVERS: Weekdays: Volunteers Saturday 8pm. Max Arganbright & Joe Lemmer Sunday 10:00am. Great & Holly Feist

EUCHARISTIC MINISTER Saturday 8:00pm Carol Hoen Sunday 10:00am Denann Karels

USHERS: Saturday 8:00pm Ralph Laumann & Brent Buesgens Sunday 10:00am Vern Elke & Bob Wickenhauser

GREETERS: Saturday 8:00pm. Marcy Wickenhauser Sunday 10:00am. Brian Vos

GIFT BEARERS: Saturday 8:00pm. Volunteers Sunday 10:00am. Volunteers

MASS SCHEDULE INTENTIONS: Saturday Apr. 23 8:00pm †Jeff Wildung Sunday Apr. 24 10:00am. People of the Parish Monday Apr. 25 8:00am. † Warren Kahnke Tuesday Apr. 26 No Mass Wednesday. Apr. 27 8:00am. †Madelyn Guettler Thursday Apr. 28 8:00am No Mass Friday Apr. 29 No Mass Saturday Apr. 30 8:00pm. People of the Parish Sunday May 1 10:00am. Living & deceased member of St. Bernard Catholic United Financial

Sacrament of Reconciliation Monday 8:30 a.m.; Saturday: 7:15-7:45 p.m.

Stewardship of Treasure Budget for Week 3,363.50 Contributions 4-13-16 through 4-19-16 3,041.10 Total Actual Collection YTD 148,165.18 YTD Collection Over (Under) Budget (17,776.32)Forward in Faith Envelope Income 495.00 Electronic Donations 611.67 Forward in Faith Total 1,106.67

Did you know you can have your contributions automatically deducted from your checking or savings accounts? For more information call the parish office 952-466-2031 ext. 241, or visit www.st-bernard-cologne.org

CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION STEWARSHIP OF TIME April 25 through May 1

SERVERS: Sat. 5:00 pm: Joe Lemmer, Nick Christianson Sun. 8:00 am: Collin Willems, Adeline Willems READERS: Sat 5:00 pm: Jean Schmitz Sun. 8:00 am: Cheryl Coyle EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Sat. 5:00 pm: Deb Prchal Sun. 8:00 am: Colleen Donnay COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND April 24 8:00 am: Steve & Tamara Lemmer May 1 8:00 am: Tim & Rita Fahey USHERS FOR MAY: Sat. 5:00 pm: Jim Louwagie, Mike Simons Sun. 8:00 am: Mark Holliday, Connor Holliday SACRISTAN: Sat: 5:00 pm: Sherri Witte Sun. 8:00 am: Brian Willems GREETERS: Sat. 5:00 pm: Pat Johnson Sun. 8:00 am: Sue Schultz MASS SCHEDULE INTENTIONS Monday April 25 No Mass Tues. April 26 6:15 pm Rev. Ambrose J. Mahon † Wednesday April 27 No Mass Thursday April 28 No Mass Friday April 29 7:15 am Rev. Vincent A. Colon † Sat. April 30 5:00 pm Fr. Paul C. Ardolf † Sunday May 1 8:00 am Robert Wirtz †

Weekly Collection Report Totals for 04/17/2016

Weekly Operating Budget: $4,063.00 Contributions: $3,445.00 E-Giving: $100.00 Weekly Budget YTD: $133,246.00 Actual Collection YTD: $132,572.75 YTD Collected Over (Under) Budget ($673.25) Capital Improvement Envelopes: $65.00 Capital Improvement-E-Giving: $—— Capital Improvement YTD: $7,160.00