Fe b r u a r y 4 , 2 0 1 8 | 5 t h S u n d ay i n O r d i n a r y T i m e

SUNDAY MASSES

Saturday 4:00 pm SPV 6:00 pm SJ

Sunday 8:30 am SPV 10:00 am SJ 11:30 am SJ (EF)

DAILY MASSES

SACRAMENT OF

RECONCILIATION

Tuesday 8:00 am SPV Wednesday 5:00 pm SJ Thursday 8:30 am SJ Friday 8:00 am SPV

First Friday 7:00 pm SJ (EF)

Saturday 3:00 pm SPV 5:30 pm SJ

EUCHARISTIC

ADORATION Thursday 9:00 am—5:00 pm SJ Friday 8:30 am—7:00 pm SPV

ST. PIUS V

ST. JOSEPH

Website: www.stpiusvcf.org Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-2:00 pm

Website: www.stjosephmiesville.com Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Getting Our Affairs in Order

What we would do if we thought the end of our life near? One of my favorite movies in recent years is “Gran Torino”. Now, there were elements in this movie that many would find offensive: vulgar language, racial slurs, and the violence; but over all, I thought it was a good story.

I do want give too much of the movie away for those who have not seen it, but the thought of the end being near crossed Clint Eastwood’s character’s mind. What he did do? He bought a new tailored suit, got a haircut, made sure his will was up to date, made sure his dog was looked after, and finally, after months of his priest telling him that it was his wife’s dying wish that he would go to confession, he went. In other words, the Eastwood character quickly prepared himself and got his affairs in order, focusing on the things that mattered to him the most. And even though he was not the greatest Catholic in the world, faith accounted for something in getting his affairs in order, that if he were to die, it would be in the state of grace.

In that sense, it seems to that if we thought that we were facing the end with an amount of certainty, that we would probably act similar to the way the Eastwood character acted. I do not think we would be busy about trying to get as many items as possible crossed off our “bucket list.” If we truly are good responsible stewards, we would make sure that both our temporal affairs and our spiritual affairs in order. But even there, there is a priority of which affairs were most important.

In 2003, my appendix ruptured. Being rushed to the hospital and eventually into surgery, my concern was not on how my money from my IRA would be spent or who was going get all my valued treasures, my priority was see that my soul was prepared before I went into surgery. A priest from the seminary came by, heard my confession and anointed me. He said he would call my family. There was great comfort in receiving those sacraments that no matter what happened, I would be fine either way.

In today’s Gospel, we hear about Peter’s mother-in-law sick in bed. She may have even thought that the end was near. Part of getting her affairs may have been Peter bringing Jesus to her. Jesus took her hand and helped her up. She was healed.

She immediately began to wait on him, to be of service to him. Peter’s mother-in-law is a model for us today.

There are just times in our life when things may seem bleak and hopeless. We may feel like Job in the first reading. We may feel from time to time that life is a drudgery; that we shall not see happiness again. And even though the end may not be near, those are the times when we are tempted to throw in the towel. But something happens where things look better. Somewhere along the line we get touched by grace, touched by the healing power of Jesus Christ. That healing grace may have happened in the sacrament of reconciliation or in the sacrament of the anointing or in receiving the Eucharist. That healing grace may have took the form of a revelation when there in a bit more clarity to things. That healing grace

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2 From Father Terry

Please Pray For Mike Klimek, Greg Denn, Dee Ashton, Tony Godfrey, Don Totzke, Dick Collins, Larry Rehder, Loren Jacobson, Dan Williams, Dick Laliberti, Jason Hart, Fr. Leonard, Gary Cater, John Doerner, Diane Schiller, Jerome Blazevic, Kyle Otte, Colleen Moline, Croix Preble, Henrick Raway, Loretta Lee, Bill Bogenrief, Pam (Schweich) Peine, Deacon Kevin, Tim DeGross, Karen Horsch, Afton Tessier, Fred Angell, Victoria Rosas, Kay Tix, David Preibnow, Paul Olson, Vaugh & Theresa Bien, Darlene Hubbard, George Novak, Dan Stoffel, Al Rother, Gladys Dinsen, Keith Price, Loretta Schaffer, Lilly Montgomery, Sherrill Bjornson, Cathy Berg, Mia Volpe

Readings & Observances for the Week

February

SUNDAY

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1st Reading Jb 7:1-4, 6-7 2nd Reading 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23 Gospel Mk 1:29-39 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time World Day for Consecrated Life

MONDAY

5 1st Reading 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13 Gospel Mk 6:53-56 St. Agatha, Virgin & Martyr

TUESDAY

6 1st Reading 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30 Gospel Mk 7:1-13 St. Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs

WEDNESDAY

7 1st Reading 1 Kgs 10:1-10 Gospel Mk 7:14-23

THURSDAY

8 1st Reading 1 Kgs 11:4-13 Gospel Mk 7:24-30 St. Jerome Emiliani; St. Josephine Bakhita, Virgin

FRIDAY

9 1st Reading 1 Kgs 11:29- 32; 12:19 Gospel Mk 7:31-37

SATURDAY

10 1st Reading 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34 Gospel Mk 8:1-10 St. Scholastica, Virgin

SUNDAY

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1st Reading Lv 13:1-2, 44-46 2nd Reading 1 Cor 10:31--11:1 Gospel Mk 1:40-45 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Day of the Sick; World Marriage Day

(continued from page 2) may have taken the form of someone showing us kindness and support. In all those occasions, Christ is there; Christ is taking us by the hand and helping us up. If we truly believe that, how can we not wait on him; how can we not serve him; how can we not be his disciples?

Whether or not the end is near, we are always called to have our affairs in order. We are always called to come to Christ and have him take us by the hand, and help us up. We are called to always be of service, to a disciple, to be a good steward of all the graces that we have received in this lifetime. Jesus himself models to us what that looks like.

Later in our gospel reading, we hear that the first thing that Jesus did afterward was finding a deserted place and prayed. Then he went about his mission. If we are truly called to service, to be a disciple, to be a good steward, it all starts with prayer. Prayer centers ourselves to listen and to discern how we are to go about our mission; how we are to preach the Gospel through words and actions; how we bring the healing presence of Jesus Christ to others.

Do we have our affairs in order? Let us pray that our celebration of the Eucharist help us up and to truly realize that our discipleship in Jesus Christ puts our affairs in order.—TB

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Fr. Terry’s Weekly Appointments: Monday: Day Off Tuesday: 8:00 AM Mass (St. Pius) 9:00 AM Staff Meeting (St. Pius) 11:00 AM RCIA (St. Pius) Wednesday: 5:00 PM Mass (St Joe’s) 6:00 PM Altar Server (St. Pius))

7:15 PM Reconciliation (St. Pius) Thursday: 8:30 AM Mass (St. Joe’s) 9:30 AM Staff Meeting (St. Joe’s) 5:30 PM Wedding Prep (St. Pius) 7:00 PM KC Meeting (St. Pius) Friday: 8:00 AM Mass (St Pius) 11:00 AM Mass (Gardens) Saturday: 11:00 AM Confessions (Burnsville)

3:00 PM Confessions (St. Pius) 4:00 PM Mass (St. Pius) 5:30 PM Confessions (St. Joe’s) 6:00 PM Mass (St. Joe’s) 7:30 PM Confessions (NET)

Sunday: 8:30 AM Mass (St. Pius) 10:00 AM Mass (St. Joes)

Fish Fry Fridays will start on February 16th. This is your chance to something POSITIVE for Lent. Sign up sheets are posted in the back of the church. 1.Consider forming a team and committing to 3 Fridays in Lent. 2.4 teams are needed each Friday and each team testifies to having a good time working together. Lots of help is needed each Friday night during the actual meal service. Please sign up and come when you can. Homemade desserts are a big hit! Last year we served over 300 guests each Friday night (grand total 1876 meals), so lots of desserts are needed. See the sign up sheet for desserts. Please sign up and join in the fun of serving others for lent. Thank you Kathleen

VIRTUS Session Tuesday, February 27 at 7 pm in the Lower level of St. Pius V. Register at VIRTUS.org or contact the office at St. Pius V for help with registration.

FOOD FOR FAMILIES 40 CANS FOR 40 DAYS LENTEN FOOD DRIVE

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PARISH STAFF Parish Office 507-263-2578 Emergency # 651-229-5189

Pastor: Fr. Terry Beeson stogie928@hotmail.com

Deacon: Kevin Downie 507-202-5304 deacon.kmd@gmail.com

Business Administrator: Patti Brown spvparish@gmail.com

Administrative Assistant: Mary Waldschmidt spvparishoffice@gmail.com Faith Formation Coordinator/Youth Ministry: Cindy Meyers spvcfyouth@gmail.com Music Director: Sue Franke-Clark Building & Maintenance: Shawn Carpenter spvmaint@gmail.com Prayer Network: Call the parish office KC Webpage www.kc4481.mnknights.org

ST PIUS V PARISH CALENDAR Sunday, February 4 8:30 am Mass for Bob O’Gorman† Monday, February 5 8:30-10am Adult Bible Study Tuesday, February 6 8:00 am Mass for William Bohner† Wednesday, February 7 6-7pm Elementary Faith Formation 7:15-8:30 pm Middle/HS Faith Formation Thursday, February 8 Friday, February 9 8:00 am Mass for Ellen Gall † 8:30 am—3:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration 11:00 am Mass at NH Gardens Saturday, February 10 CHWC Pizza Fundraiser 3:00 pm Reconciliation 4:00 pm Mass for Ed Burr † Sunday, February 11 8:30 am Mass for Jenny Lorentz Hildebrandt Grandparents Mass (youth participating) 9:30—11:00 Grandparents Breakfast KC’s cooking & Youth helping Everyone Welcome!

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE Friday, February 9 Homebound Ministers Ann Lund, Gary Sigmeth

Saturday, February 10 4:00 pm Lector Bob Wernimont Servers Karter & Kendrick Otto Eucharistic Ministers Deacon Kevin, Regina Wernimont, Val Dockter, Morris & Audrey Mattson Ushers Larry Lee, Julie Murphy, Gery Peine Greeters Knight’s of Columbus

Sunday, February 11 8:30 am Lector Catechists/Children Servers Christopher, Jessica & Nathan Baszuro Eucharistic Ministers Deacon Kevin, Joyce Lorentz, Greg & Jed Magnuson, Lisa & Dylan Rohr Ushers Children Greeters Knight’s of Columbus & children

You are invited this Lent to pray the rosary with other St. Pius V parish members.

Meet 3 or more times during the Lenten season at church or a home. Time is flexible according to your group preference. Rosary prayer guides will be available for all to use. Personal intentions welcome. Sign up by February11 www.SignUpGenius.com/go/4090E4FA9AE28A1F85-rosary

The young one is starting its second month now.

It is not to late to Spiritually Adopt and unborn baby. Certificates and prayer cards are available in the parish hall. Look for the Month 2 poster.

Our sincere sympathy to Corinne White and family in the death of her father Donald Groschen. May he rest in peace.

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LITURGICAL SCHEDULE Saturday, February 10 6:00 pm Lector Brian Molitor Eucharistic Ministers Deacon Kevin, Jim & Kathy Anderson Ushers Jeff Mace & Adam Nord Servers Caleb & Elijah White Rosary Leader Wayne & Bernie Kieffer

Sunday, February 11 10:00 am Lector Kevin Weber Eucharistic Ministers Mike Milliren, Maria Roche & Deacon Kevin Ushers Stoffel Family Servers Lauren Rohr & Ella Thorkelson

ST. JOSEPH PARISH CALENDAR

Sunday, February 4 10:00 am Mass for Bill Freiermuth† 11:30 am Extraordinary Form of the Mass For Steve & Helen McNamara Monday, February 5 Tuesday, February 6 Wednesday, February 7 5:00 pm Mass for Betty Werner† 5:30 –6:30 pm Wednesday Dinner 6:00-7:00 pm FF Class Gr K-5 7:15-8:30 pm FF Class Gr 6-8 Thursday, February 8 8:30 am Mass for Dcn Willard Dornfeld† 9:00 am—5:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration Friday, February 9 Saturday, February 10 5:30 –5:45 pm Reconciliation 6:00 pm Mass for Cynthia Hood† Sunday, February 11 10:00 am Mass for Joseph Fox† Donut Sunday 11:30 amExtraordinary Form of the Mass for the intentions of the Garbarino family Year I Lenten Day Retreat 6:00 pmAll Saints Music Festival Meeting

PARISH STAFF Parish Office 651-437-3526 Emergency # 651-229-5189

Pastor: Fr. Terry Beeson ext. 11 stogie928@hotmail.com Deacon: Kevin Downie 507-202-5304 deacon.kmd@gmail.com Business Administrator: Patti Brown ext. 10 stjosephm@embarqmail.com Faith Formation Director: Cathy Roche ext. 24 caroche@embarqmail.com Director of Parish Life Activity: Norma Berens noberens@embarqmail.com Music Director: Heidi Mace hemace@embarqmail.com Building & Maintenance Mike Otto Cemeterian: Rebecca Susag

COLLECTION January 28, 2018

Envelopes & Plate ......................... $2,000.26 Electronic Contributions ................ $775.00 Building Fund ................................... $500.00 Weekly Projection ........................ $4,327.00 This week’s difference .................. -$1,551.74 Projected year to date .................$134,137.00 Collected year to date ...............$146,809.53 Over year to date .......................... $12,672.53

Thank you very much!

February 7—6:00-7:00 pm: Class Gr K-5 7:15-8:30 pm: Class Gr 6-10 Connections (6-8) 11—Hospitality/ Donut Sunday (Grades 6/7 host) Year I Lenten Day Retreat with sponsors 14—No Class: Ash Wednesday

“Souper Bowl of Caring” Collection! after all Masses this weekend. All money collected will be donated to Feed My Starving Children. Together, Let’s Tackle Hunger!!

Confirmation reminder: Year I Confirmation Lenten Day Retreat with sponsors is February 11, following the 10 am Mass.

LAST CHANCE CHWC Pizza

Fundraiser Melanie’s Famous Pizza Fundraiser

coming to you the weekend of February 10. Available to pick up at your church Saturday, February 10. Watch for order forms coming soon. Orders due February 7.

The 2018 Catholic Services Appeal, conducted by the Catholic Services Appeal Foundation, will begin and I am asking you for your support. The Catholic Services Appeal is the way in which the Collective Ministries in this Archdiocese are funded.

Your gift to the Catholic Services Appeal Foundation is restricted for the benefit of the 18 Collective Ministries within our Archdiocese. Some of these ministries include helping the homeless, the hungry, the imprisoned, students in financial need, seminarians, and many others. These Designated Ministries cannot be funded on their own or by any one single parish but rather need support from all of us.

I wholeheartedly support this Appeal and I will be making my personal pledge to it. I am calling on you to join me in doing your part so that these important ministries in this Archdiocese can be fully funded. Please be assured of my gratitude for your participation in the Catholic Services Appeal as well as a remembrance in my daily prayers.

VIRTUS Session Tuesday, February 27 at 7 pm in the Lower level of St. Pius V. Register at VIRTUS.org or contact the office at St. Pius V for help with registration.

Be our Guest at our 9th Annual Banquet

“You are the Missing Piece” Saturday, February 17, 2018

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Banquet Hall

Two options to attend: 11:30 am Social Hour 12:30 pm Light Lunch or 5:00 pm Social Hour 6:00 pm Dinner *There is no charge to attend this event, but reservations are required.

Keynote speaker –Kristen Hawkins President, Students for Life of America Annually TLC of Hastings Pregnancy Resource Center holds a banquet to raise funds for the ministry. Funds raised allow us to provide all of our services for free to those we serve. This year, in order to allow more people to attend, we are offering two options to attend on the same day. Both our lunch and dinner programs will be the same so please choose to attend one.

We are excited about our 2018 Banquet where you will be able to come and learn more about our pregnancy resource center. If you want to be an event sponsor and/or come to the banquet, please call the center at 651-437-4200 or email us at hastingstotallifecare@gmail.com. God bless you!

8:00 am St. Pius V Noon service St. Pius V 5:00 pm St. Joseph’s 7:00 pm St. Pius V 7:00 pm St Joseph Extraordinary Form

Are you interested in joining a fun team to promote our rural Catholic parishes? Join the group that promotes our All Saints Music Festival by helping area businesses get involved. This is a wonderful opportunity to work with and get to know the many amazing people in the 5 rural parishes south of Hastings! Please join us for an information session Monday, February 5, 6:30 pm at St Pius V Church basement. For questions please call Joyce Lorentz at 507-263-2452 or 612-875-0512.

If you haven't registered yet - go to spvsj.formed.org and register with an email address. Get the Formed App after you register for FORMED on the GO!

6 Our Parish Community

St. Pius V ~ Cannon Falls St. Joseph ~ Miesville Cindy Meyers Norma Berens

spvcfyouth@gmail.com noberens@embarqmail.com

VIRTUS Session Tuesday, February 27 at 7 pm in the Lower level of St. Pius V. Register at VIRTUS.org or contact the office at St. Pius V for help with registration.

Totus Tuus Team Members – Is God calling YOU to help? The Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis is in need of college age men and women committed to their Catholic faith who feel called to share it with the youth from local parishes around the Archdiocese. The position is a temporary 2 month commitment (June 1 – July 28) which includes one week of training and one week break for the 4th of July . Each team member will receive $2,520 for their work.

To apply visit www.archspm.org. Men contact Fr. David Blume at 651-962-6892. Women contact Nancy Schulte Palacheck 651-291-4489

Catholic Heart Work Camp Mission Trip 2018 to Plattsburgh NY St. Joseph, St. Mary and St Pius V have youth, young adults and Chaperones going to Plattsburgh, NY on a Mission Trip June 22-July 2. The camps were filling up fast in the time frame that we wanted to go. We were able to secure the last 24 spots available. I put our group on a waiting list with CHWC and we currently have one spot open yet. It will be a first come first served and the next will be put on a waiting list. We will be traveling by coach bus, the cost of the Mission Trip is $700 and we are asking for a $100 nonrefundable deposit. We provide many fundraising opportunities and with the support of the community, family and friends we are able to make it affordable to go.

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