4TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 3, 2019

MASS TIMES Saturday

5:00pm Sunday

7:30, 9:30, 11:30am 4:30, 6:30pm

Monday-Friday

7:00am and Noon Saint Joseph Chapel

Nursery

Available Sunday 9:30am Mass for children through age 4.

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Center East bronze doors and ground level doors for accessible entrance. Wheelchairs available upon request.

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GOD’S LOVE AND CARE FOR LIFE A few weeks ago the Gospel reading for daily Mass was Mark’s account of the feeding of the 4ve thousand. -is story is found in all four Gospels, and while some of the details vary among the four Gospels, there are two things in particular that are found in all four accounts. -e 4rst is that Jesus started with what the disciples had. -e second is that after everyone had eaten, there were twelve baskets 4lled with the fragments that were left over. As I re6ected on this Gospel, it was the twelve baskets of fragments that were gathered up that caught my attention. Now certainly this is a very small detail in a story whose primary focus is on the miraculous feeding of 4ve thousand people, and yet I was struck by the fact that all four evangelists mentioned it. I couldn’t help but wonder why all four evangelists bothered to mention that they collected the scraps that were left over? As I continued to re6ect on this detail it suddenly dawned on me that collecting the fragments of bread that were left over was a clear reminder that with Jesus nothing is ever lost or forgotten. Nothing is too small to be overlooked, to go unnoticed, or to be discarded. Jesus’ care for the smallest and least among us is re6ected throughout the scriptures. He took a special interest in seeking out those on the margins, those dismissed by others, and those thought of as no account. Jesus’ words and actions remind us that no one is beyond the reach of our God’s love and care, and thus no one should be beyond the reach of our love and care. -is year, as we remember the 46th anniversary of the United States Supreme Court’s decision legalizing abortion, I would like to suggest that the above should be especially true in regard to those tender souls whose lives have been tragically ended through abortion.

Although the United States Supreme Court legalized abortion in 1973, for people of faith it remains an issue that tears at our conscience and calls us to prayer, repentance, and action. Abortion is a question of life—most speci4cally and most importantly the life of the least among us—the life of the child in the womb. It is those—thought by others to be small, insigni4cant, and of no consequence—that Christ sought out, and to whom he was especially close. And it is to them that we owe a special commitment and care. Our Church’s teaching in regard to abortion is very clear and very simple. -e infant in

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Fr. John M. Bauer Pastor

�e Basilica of Saint Mary

A traditional church with a modern message.

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Guided tours after 9:30 and 11:30am Mass

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4 9:30am SVdP Shoe Ministry

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 9:30am SVdP Outreach Ministry 10:30am Street Voices of Change 11:00am Crossroads Planning Meeting 6:00pm Mental Health Film Festival 6:00pm Lector Rehearsal* 7:00pm Mundus Rehearsal*

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 9:00am SVdP Sandwich Ministry 9:30am SVdP Outreach Ministry 5:45pm Chorister Rehearsal* 6:30pm Emmaus Ministry Continuing Education 7:00pm Cathedral Choir Rehearsal*

7:00pm Juventus Rehearsal*

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7 9:15am Morning Prayer 9:30am SVdP Outreach Ministry 10:00am Crossroads Book Club 6:00pm Pathways 6:30pm Emmaus Ministry Re6ection 7:15pm BYA Bible Study

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8 10:00am Centering Prayer

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9 9:00am Reconciliation 9:30am SVdP Shoe Ministry 9:30am Downtown Coalition for Grief Support 2:00pm Minnesota Sinfonia 8:00pm Together in Hope Concert 7:30pm AA Meeting

*Registration/tickets/audition required

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the womb is a human being, not a potential human being. It is too facile and too super4cial for people to say “We can’t be sure that it is a human life in the womb therefore, we have a right to end it.” If there is any question at all about this, I believe the bene4t of the doubt should be given to the unborn child in the womb. It is God who calls each human life into existence. And thus it is God who determines the beginning and end of life. Each human life is unique and unrepeatable, sacred in God’s eyes, perhaps most especially the life of the unborn. No life is too small or too insigni4cant so as to be discarded or beyond the reach of God’s love and care. Jesus gave witness to this throughout his ministry. It is now our responsibility to continue to extend God’s love and care to those dismissed by others. From my perspective we need to begin this with the smallest and most vulnerable among us—the unborn infant in the womb.

Why a �lm festival? Writer Christina Warren stated in a 2010 article: “With the glitz and glamor of Hollywood and blockbuster movies, it's easy to overlook the very real and acutely transformative eIect that 4lm and motion pictures have had on the world. Beyond just transporting viewers into new worlds and fantasies, 4lm has the power—perhaps beyond that of any other medium—to shed light on an issue, telling a story and chronicling history.” -e Basilica’s annual 4lm festival works to do just that. Providing a place to come together to watch a 4lm about a mental health issue allows for people to socialize and learn. -is year’s 4lms help us look at a variety of health concerns: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post-Partum Depression, Alzheimer’s and Dementia, and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (Concussions). Two of them, �e Aviator and Concussion are biopics that look at real people through 4lm. When the Bough Breaks is a recent documentary that tells the stories of several women with Post-Partum Depression. Away from Her is a 4lm based on a story about a 44-year marriage aIected by Alzheimer’s Disease.

MENTAL HEALTH FILM FESTIVAL TUESDAYS, FEBRUARY 5, 12, 19, & 26, 6:3OPM, DOORS OPEN 6:00PM

SAINTS AMBROSE/TERESA ROOM, GROUND LEVEL

Tuesday, February 5: �e Aviator, a biopic on the life of Howard Hughes, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and directed by Martin Scorsese. Tuesday, February 12: Away from Her, a 4lm about the eIects of Alzheimer’s Disease and a 44 year marriage, starring Oscar nominated Julie Christie. Tuesday, February 19: When the Bough Breaks, a documentary produced by Brooke Shields, about post-partum depression. Tuesday, February 26: Concussion, a biopic about the doctor who exposed the brain trauma caused by repeated hits to the head in the sport of football, starring Will Smith. Join us. Movie treats available!

MENTAL HEALTH FILM FESTIVAL

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LITURGY & SACRED ART

MISSA CHORALIS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 5:00PM

North4eld High School Chamber Choir

MINNESOTA SINFONIA SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2:00 PM

With pianist Alon Goldstein Free, All are welcome. Families and children encouraged to attend.

TOGETHER IN HOPE CHOIR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9

8:00PM

BASILICA

-is professional-caliber ensemble of 60 voices brings a message of Christian reconciliation. Directed by Teri Larson and Mark Stover with members of the St. Olaf College Orchestra. -e Together In Hope Project works to advance unity and reconciliation through the transformative power of music. Concert free of charge.

GUEST MUSICIANS SUNDAY, FEBURARY 10, 4:30PM

SeVy Gospel Quartet

MACPHAIL SPOTLIGHT SERIES: LISZT’S SPIRITUAL JOURNEY THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 7:00PM

Sonata in B minor “Pensée des morts” from Harmonies poétiques et religieuses Vexilla regis

prodeunt Richard Tostenson, piano Tickets: 612.767.5250 Nineteenth century superstar pianist Franz Liszt was fascinated with Catholicism throughout his life. He became increasingly drawn to a spiritual life, and eventually took minor holy orders in the Catholic church. Join virtuoso pianist Richard Tostenson as he performs some of Liszt’s most impressive secular and spiritual works in the stunning atmosphere of -e Basilica of Saint Mary.

RESCHEDULED: THE POWER OF SACRED ART SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 11:00AM

-e Catholic Church from its very beginnings has understood and embraced the sacred arts as a powerful tool for the proclamation and the celebration of the faith. Presented by Johan van Parys, Ph.D. �is is part II of the previously

scheduled series. It is not necessary to have attended part I to attend this session.

TAIZÉ PRAYER WITH INDIVIDUAL CONFESSIONS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 5:30PM, SAINT JOSEPH CHAPEL

-is service is characterized by mantra-like singing of simple, yet beautiful songs, following the Taizé community tradition of communal prayer focused on reconciliation and healing.

MASS ON PRESIDENTS’ DAY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 7:00AM, SAINT JOSEPH CHAPEL

Eucharist will be celebrated at 7:00am in the Saint Joseph Chapel. -ere will be no Noon Mass. Basilica Campus and O(ces are closed.

DECORATING FOR LENT TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 8:30AM, THE BASILICA

Volunteers are needed to help decorate -e Basilica for Lent. For more information, contact Travis at tsalisbury@mary.org or sign-up on line at mary.org.

ASH WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, THE BASILICA

Eucharist at 7:00am, Noon, 5:30pm, 7:30pm Soup Supper in Teresa of Calcutta Hall at 6:30pm

ICON CLASSES SATURDAYS, MARCH 9, 30 & APRIL 6, 13, 9:00AM-1:00PM

Painting or writing an Icon is a prayerful meditative process. -e image selected for the 2019 Icon Class is Saint Francis of Assisi or Saint Seraphim of Sarov. Contact Deb at 612.889.5868 to register.

ART EXHIBIT ECCE HOMO: BEHOLD THE MAN SANDRA BOWDEN COLLECTION FEBRUARY 1-APRIL 28

POPE JOHN XXIII GALLERY & TERESA OF CALCUTTA HALL

-is exhibition includes images from the early 17th century to contemporary works, designed to place the viewer at the scene where Jesus was condemned by the crowd as described in Matthew 27.Among the artists included are Jacques Callot, Georges Rouault, Schmidt-RotluI, Otto Dix, Odilon Redon, Bruce Herman, and Tyrus Clutter.

ARCHIVES EXHIBIT THE BASILICA BELLS

A historical collection of information about bells hanging in the east and west towers of -e Basilica.

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FAMILIES MOVING FORWARD INFORMATION STATION SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, FOLLOWING 9:30 AND 11:30AM MASSES

TERESA OF CALCUTTA HALL, LOWER LEVEL

Visit the Families Moving Forward Information Station Sunday! Learn how you can put your faith into action, meet new friends, and volunteer for this important St. Vincent de Paul Ministry!

MENTAL HEALTH FILM FESTIVAL: THE AVIATOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, DOORS OPEN 6:OOPM, FILM 6:30PM

SAINT AMBROSE ROOM, GROUND LEVEL

A biopic depicting the early years of legendary director and aviator Howard Hughes' career from the late 1920s to the mid 1940s as he begins to lose touch with reality due to his OCD. Directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, and Kate Beckinsale. Rated PG13. Karen Eckstrom, MWS, will lead an after-4lm discussion on OCD. Snacks included. For more information, contact Janet at jgrove@mary.org or 612.317.3508.

CENTERING PRAYER FRIDAYS, 10:00AM, BASIL THE GREAT, GROUND LEVEL

Centering Prayer is a prayer of silence—beyond thoughts, words, and emotions. -e Basilica Centering Prayer group is currently reading and discussing Open Mind Open Heart by Fr. -omas Keating. New practitioners are welcome to join us! For more information, contact Kathy at 952.240.0653 or kathleen.andrus@gmail.com.

PRISONERS OR PATIENTS? THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 12:00-1:00PM

COWLEY CENTER, WAGNER ROOM

Discussion around plans this year to advocate for those with mental illness in jails or prisons. Lunch is served. RSVP to Janet at jgrove@mary.org or 612.317.3508.

FINDING BALANCE IN OUR SERVICE: FAITH IN ACTION RETREAT SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 8:30AM-12:00PM, BASILICA SCHOOL, LL-7

Our Basilica community serves, accompanies, and defends many in need. Join us as we ground ourselves in Catholic Social Teaching . For more information, please contact Aara Johnson at aarajohnson@gmail.com.

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID FOR ADULTS SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 9:OOAM, BASILICA SCHOOL, LL-7

Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour course that teaches how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. A certi4cate of completion is awarded at the end of the class to all participants. Program is free for participants, but registration is required by March 23. A light breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be served during the day. RSVP to Janet at jgrove@mary.org or 612.317.3508.

DISABILITY AWARENESS MINISTRY SECOND WEDNESDAYS, 5:30PM

Interested in working to make -e Basilica’s campus barrier free? Join our committee and make a diIerence in the lives of our parishioners and guests. Dinner is served! Contact Janet at jgrove@mary.org or 612.317.3508 for more.

GRIEVING? SATURDAYS, 9:30-11:30AM

COWLEY CENTER

-e Basilica is hosting the Downtown

Grief Coalition every Saturday morning through the end of April. Come hear speakers on various topics of grief and loss, and break into small discussion groups with others experiencing similar losses. No RSVP.

CROSSROADS Adults 40+ are invited to participate. Find events online at mary.org/crossroads and subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter.

PLANNING MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 11:00AM

CATHERINE OF SIENA ROOM

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CROSSROADS BOOK CLUB FIRST THURSDAYS, 10:00AM

COWLEY CENTER-WAGNER ROOM

February 7 Women & Power By Mary Beard March 7 Untouchable

By John Banville

Call Karen for more: 612.872.7535.

��THE MATCHMAKER MATINEE SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2:00PM

MINNETONKA THEATRE

-ornton Wilder’s uproarious farce about love and money with busybody Dolly Gallagher Levi. Great seats are reserved for our group at a discounted rate of $15.30/person when you

make reservations by February 3. Advance payment required. Email Deb at mndebsa@yahoo.com.

IRISH LUNCH TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 1:00PM

CLADDAGH IRISH PUB

7890 MAIN ST, MAPLE GROVE

Everyone’s Irish when it comes to St. Patrick’s Day! RSVP to LuAnn by Tuesday, March 12 at 612.735.8822 or radue2@comcast.net.

LEARNING

STUDY AND REFLECTION IT'S COMPLICATED: PAPAL AUTHORITY AND THE PROTESTANT REFORMATION SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 11:00AM-12:30PM

SAINTS AMBROSE/TERESA ROOM, GROUND LEVEL

Lutherans have had a complicated understanding of and relationship with the Bishop of Rome since Father Luther proposed an academic debate on the power and eUcacy of indulgences. As the Reformation proceeded, Luther was compelled to engage issues of papal authority in new and unanticipated ways. Please join us. Please register at mary.org.

WHAT ROUGH BEAST? NEGATIVE PORTRAYALS OF GOD IN THE HEBREW BIBLE SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 11:00AM-12:30PM

SAINTS AMBROSE/TERESA ROOM, GROUND LEVEL

-e Monotheistic traditions teach that God is good. -at is, favorably disposed towards humanity and desiring to help them and rescue them from diUculty. Dr. David Penchansky will examine three passages that describe God as an enemy of humans. Why are these troubling passages in the bible, and what might they mean for a contemporary reader? Please register at mary.org.

ROCK SOLID MARRIAGES SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 9:00-10:30AM

Prepare your heart and your marriage for Lent. Married couples, please join us for an introduction to the Lenten Season. Leave with some weekly re6ection/application questions to grow your marriage relationship during the Season of Lent. Please register at mary.org.

SAVE THE DATE LENTEN RETREAT: THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF SUFFERING SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 8:00AM-12:00PM, TERESA OF CALCUTTA HALL

Archbishop Hebda will join us for a morning of Lenten re6ection. More information and registration will be available at mary.org.

FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN

MOMMS (MARY OUR MOTHER MOMS) WEDNESDAY MORNINGS, 9:30-11:30AM

CATHERINE OF SIENA ROOM, GROUND LEVEL

Our MOMMs group is available with child care for children 0-4, any mothers in the parish are welcome to attend. Upcoming dates are February 6 and 20. Contact Ben for more information at bcaduI@mary.org.

MASS BAGS FOR SMALL CHILDREN Did you know we have activity bags for Mass available for families with small children? You will 4nd them in the back of -e Basilica. Depending on the time of year, you will 4nd children’s bulletins, small toys, books and/or other supplies to help little ones get through Mass. Feel free to use them as needed and return them and their contents for the next family who might need them.

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BASILICA YOUNG

ADULTS

BYA BIBLE STUDY THURSDAYS, 7:15-8:45PM

SAINT JOSEPH CHAPEL

-is is the perfect Bible Study for a busy lifestyle—no preparation needed and come when you can.

WEDDING REUNION SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23

5:00PM

All who have celebrated the Sacrament of Marriage at -e Basilica are invited to this special evening. 5:00pm Mass with Blessing of Couples. Reception immediately following in lower level. Cocktail reception: $25/per couple or $12.50/per individual. Please register online at mary.org/weddingreunion. Call 612.317.3405 for more information.

REMARRIAGE SEMINAR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9

9:00AM-NOON

RECTORY

Are you planning or hoping to marry again? Are you considering marrying someone who was married before or has children? Are you currently in a remarriage? -is important and helpful seminar deals with the most important, unique issues faced by couples in a remarriage/blended family. Light breakfast and snacks will be served: $25/couple. For more information contact Nancy at 612.317.3478.

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JOIN US DEVELOPMENT

HELP US HEAT THE CHURCH As the temperature continues to decline, -e Basilica is often the only warm place our neighbors in need 4nd refuge from the frigid Minnesota temperatures each day. Costing thousands of dollars, we ask for your support keeping our church and buildings heated throughout the winter. Join our eIorts at mary.org/donate.

THE BASILICA FUND

For more than a century, -e Basilica has been a place to gather and grow in faith. We welcome you wherever you may be on your faith journey. As we look to our future, we welcome you to support -e Basilica Fund. Your recurring gift empowers our work inside these doors—and throughout the city. Make your gift at mary.org/give.

LANDMARK SPARK SATURDAY, MAY 18

THE MACHINE SHOP

New name, same great event—with added festivities! Previously known as -e Landmark Ball, Landmark Spark is the annual night to bene4t -e Basilica Landmark. Spark will take place at -e Machine Shop in Minneapolis. -is year’s Fund-A-Need project is a refurbishment of the Teresa of Calcutta Hall in the lower level of the church, where our St. Vincent de Paul ministry takes place daily. Get your tickets online at thebasilicalandmark.org. For more information or to make a donation to the event, contact Holly Dockendorf at hdockendorf@mary.org or 612.317.3432.

THE BASILICA LANDMARK ANNUAL FUND By supporting the Annual Fund, you ensure the longevity of our building. Continually maintaining and improving our campus is crucial to our mission. -roughout 2018 a number of campus improvements were completed:

· Tuck-pointing of the dome · Remodel of the lower level kitchen · Installing energy-eUcient LED lighting in lower level · Updating Church soundboard and equipment

Support our work by donating online at thebasilicalandmark.org/give or by contacting Stephanie Bielmas at 612.317.3472.

SWEETEST BINGO & MEAT RAFFLE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 6:00-9:00PM

TERESA OF CALCUTTA HALL

-is is the last weekend to take advantage of the early bird discount! Get two adult tickets for $40 when you purchase before Monday, February.

Purchase early and save:

Meat RaXe Tickets: $5 (do not need to be present to win) • Individual: $25 in advance or $30 at door • Two Tickets before February 4: $40 • Children 12 & under: $5 • Purchase & decorate a table for 8: $75

Tickets on sale at mary.org/bingo. For meat raXe tickets or more information, contact Liz at 612.317.3428 or llegatt@mary.org.

THE BASILICA LANDMARK

SAVE THE DATE CITIES 97.1 BASILICA BLOCK PARTY FRIDAY, JULY 12 &

SATURDAY, JULY 13 It’s the 25th anniversary of the Cities 97.1 Basilica Block Party, and we’re going big! Stay tuned for the upcoming lineup announce at basilicablockparty.org. As we enter into the year of the 25th, we want to hear from our parishioners who have been involved in this event. Share your story for a chance to be featured, by contacting Liz Legatt at llegatt@mary.org.