WHAT IS CAESAR’S AND TO GOD WHAT IS GOD’S.

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215 Second Street West + Chaska, Minnesota + www.gachaska..org + (952) 227215 Second Street West + Chaska, Minnesota + www.gachaska..org + (952) 227215 Second Street West + Chaska, Minnesota + www.gachaska..org + (952) 227---400040004000

IN GOD ALONE Isaiah speaks to us today of Cyrus, King of Persia, anointed by the Lord. God calls Cyrus by name and leads him in service to the Israelites. In this passage we hear that it is the Lord who gives Cyrus his title, who arms him against his enemies, and who opens doors and unbars gates before him. And God does all of this so that the people will know that “I am the LORD,” and that “there is none besides me” (Isaiah 45:6).

Paul opens his letter with essentially the same notion—that in God alone we find our grace and peace. Paul also gives thanks to God on our behalf, calling to mind our work of faith, hope, and love. And in the familiar Gospel reading, Jesus tells the Pharisees to give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s.

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OCTOBER 16, 2011OCTOBER 16, 2011OCTOBER 16, 2011 TWENTYTWENTYTWENTY---NINTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIMENINTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIMENINTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

Church & School Staff Listed Alphabetically

E-Mails for Staff: FirstInitialLastName@GAchaska.org Example: DEbert@GAchaska.org

Fr. Doug Ebert, Pastor 227-4000 Sara Anderson, Bookkeeping/Music Assistant 227-4000 Rev. Mr. Jim Bauhs, Deacon 227-4092 Amy Gallus, School Principal 227-4010 Fr. Thomas Joseph, Sacramental Minister within the Latino Community 227-4093 Emily Klinker, Director of Faith Formation 227-4007 Maria Koehn, Latino Administrative Assistant 227-4015 Lori Reznick, School Administrative Assistant 227-4010 Jean Rief, Pastoral Associate 227-4095 Miguel Salinas, Parish Analyst/Room Scheduling 227-4004 Jennifer Salwei, Accounting 227-4001 Teresa Schmidt, Director of Worship 227-4084 Gary Van Eyll, Parish Director 227-4002 Paul Meger, Maintenance Supervisor 227-4013

Lay~Leadership Positions TRUSTEES Steve Rasmussen 448-5922 Mark Sanda 277-4283 Bill Meyer, Trustee Emeritus PARISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL Jeoff Will 361-3024 FINANCE COUNCIL Travis Olson 448-5113 FAITH FORMATION COMMISSION Ed Hajek, eahajek@yahoo.com 960-4940 SCHOOL COMMISSION Tom Tierney, thomas.tierney@gmail.com 239-8799WORSHIP COMMISSION Gerry Olsen 442-4361 PASTORAL CARE COMMISSION Becky Porspakka 546-1190 PARISH LIFE COMMISSION Linda Forner 448-3312 ADMINISTRATION COMMISSION Paul Meger 448-6912 PRAYER LINE, Jessica Oberpriller 361-3165 or jessica.oberpriller@gmail.com

This Week at G.A. Monday, October 17, 2011 - Sunday, October 23, 2011

Mass Intentions

Monday, (8 a.m.) Living & deceased members of the Urban Fritz family Wednesday (5:30 p.m.) Priest Intention Thursday (5:30 p.m.) Sponsored by the Daughters of Isabella for sick members & their families Friday (9:20 a.m.) Carol Wolf ┼ Saturday (9:20 a.m.) Kevin Spoerner ┼ -at Auburn Manor Saturday (5 p.m.) Parishioners of Guardian Angels Sunday (8 a.m.) Lori Lano ┼ Sunday (10 a.m.) Joe & Audrey Lano ┼ Sunday (6:15 p.m.) Corey Jensen ┼

Next Weekend’s Readings (October 23rd) First Reading — You shall not oppress an alien, for you your-selves were once aliens in Egypt (Exodus 22:20-26). Psalm — I love you, Lord, my strength (Psalm 18). Second Reading — You became imitators of the Lord, so that you became a model for all believers (1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10). Gospel — You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, and you shall love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:34-40).

Knights of Columbus Calendar Raffle Results

Congratulations! Please call Steve at 952-448-3127 or Chuck at 952-448-2819 to collect your winnings.

Lay Minister Schedule

October 22nd & 23rd

Hospitality after this Sunday’s Masses are sponsored by the Parish Council.

Next Sunday’s coffee & donuts are sponsored by the Finance Council.

5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 6:15 p.m. Lectors Angela Olson Pat Scheuble Steve Rasmussen Heather Johnson Eucharistic Ministers Clayton Forner Tom LaTour Rick Lindemeier Sara Heitkamp Eucharistic Ministers Bill Meyer Debbie LaTour Judy Lindemeier ------ Eucharistic Ministers Mary Meyer Bernice Pauly Beth Melander ------ Eucharistic Ministers Laurie Forner ------ Cathy Cress ------ Eucharistic Ministers Leanne Forner ------ Karen Atkinson ------ Servers - Candle 1 Travis Shaffer Hogan Greenwood Rachel Cress ------ Servers - Candle 2 Heather VanSloun Michaela Spielberger Kevin Marsh ------ Server - Cross/Incense Carly Lubansky Zachary Spielberger Allison Cress ------ Server - Cross/Incense Madison Koebnick Ryan Dahl Mitch Cress ------ Server ------ ------ ------ Guy Drees Server ------ ------ ------ Isabel Drees Sacristans Bill/Mary Meyer Tom/Debbie LaTour J. Weber Christopher Donato Usher/Greeter Virgil Gestach Everett Walter Marty O’Keefe Christopher Donato Usher/Greeter Carol Gestach Ken Stacken Tim Collins Sydney Bork Usher/Greeter Brad Gestach Tom Dahl Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed Usher/Greeter Steve Gestach Joe Atkinson Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed Homebound ------ Ann Walter ------ ------ Homebound ------ Susan Rooney ------ ------

A cup of coffee

with Gary Van Eyll I am sure that each of us has received Father Doug’s letter concerning the state of Guardian Angels Parish finances. A couple of things stood out to me (and probably you as well) and I wanted to share my thoughts with you.

• Our Line of Credit Our outstanding line of credit is $90,000. It is due on November 1, 2011. Over the past year, we have

paid the interest but not any of the principal AND we are not in a position to pay it when it comes due. We are currently looking at some options for paying off this debt. This is a decision that will be made by the Parish Council and Finance Council, who met to discuss this issue on October 13th at the Leadership Meeting.

• Our Capital Campaign I was surprised and disappointed to learn that only 15% of our parishioners donated to the Capital

Campaign. The Campaign is wrapping up its efforts at the end of October. The Rebuild My Church Committee thanks everyone who worked on the Campaign, all those who pledged, and all those who have made their donations. However, I am sure you will agree that 15% participation is disheartening. As co-chairman for the Campaign I am puzzled by the lack of support by the majority of parishioners to assist in this effort.

With the funds we raised through the Campaign (and to those of you who have pledged but not yet made your donations, PLEASE send them in) we came within $60,000. of paying for the tuck

pointing of the North Campus. As promised we have not started any other projects. Guardian Angels is simply in a “holding pattern” in regard to repairs and we will continue to address these issues on an emergency basis.

• Where Do We Go From Here? Parishioner, Adie Arlt, had a suggestion to save us some money. We have taken him very seriously

and I look forward to thanking him the next time I see him (though, I still think he should donate to the Rake-a-Thon. Have you seen all the leaves in his yard?) Thank you, Adie!

The Guardian Angels community has worked hard over the past few years to build a renewed and more vibrant parish. Most recently, our 3rd AngelFest was very successful due in large part to the Forner family who spearheaded the effort, and to the many volunteers who helped set up, work the booths, and clean up! THANK YOU FORNER FAMILY! The music, games & activities and food were all awesome! We count on this fundraiser (and others) as part of our operating budget.

Guardian Angels depends on our committed volunteers and staff for so much of our ministry. We have changed the leadership structure of our parish and the various committees met on October 13th to discuss “where do we go from here?” What will Guardian Angels look like in six, nine, or fifteen years? Specifically, what do we want our parish to be? For 150+ years, those who went before us gave their time and talents to Guardian Angels. It’s time for all of us to pitch in and do the same – working together, we can accomplish great things. Please give some thought to “where do we go from here” and provide your leadership team with suggestions. Thank You.

Gary VanEyll Parish Director

Parish Calendar & Events

For the most updated calendar information for events at G.A., please check our online calendar at

www.GAchaska.org/churchcalendar

MON

17

8 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m.

Daily Mass, Church Prayer Shawl Ministry, Parish Office Knights of Columbus Meeting, Parish Office

TUE

18

8 a.m. 5:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m.

Word & Communion Service, Church School Instrument Display, School Music Room Halos Youth Group Meeting, Parish Office New Member Welcome Reception, SFH

WED

19

3:40 9:20 a.m.5:30 p.m. 8 p.m.

SCHOOL RAKE-A-THON! Daily Mass (with school), Church Daily Mass, Church 6:15 Mass Musicians Rehearsal, Church

THU

20

11 a.m. 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m.

NO SCHOOL—Education MN (formerly MEA) Daily Mass, Church Adult Choir Rehearsal, Choir Loft

FRI

21

7 p.m.

NO SCHOOL—Education MN (formerly MEA) Spanish Speaking Parishioner Choir Rehearsal, Church

SAT

22

9 a.m. 9:20 a.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m.

Overeaters Anonymous Group, Parish Office Mass at Auburn Manor Weekend Mass, Church Spanish Prayer Group,

SUN

23

8 a.m. 9:20 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. Noon 6:15 p.m. 7 p.m.

Weekend Mass, Church Adult Choir Rehearsal, Choir Loft Weekend Mass, Church RCIA, School Staff Lounge Weekend Mass in Spanish, Church Weekend Mass, Church Marriage Encounter Group Meeting, SFH

Mass Intentions … Mass intentions may be for the living and the departed, with a + designating in the bulletin a deceased person. There is a $10 suggested donation per Mass intention. Permission from the sick person or his/her family must be granted before a name’s inclusion in these prayers. To schedule a Mass intention, call Jean in the parish office.

Baptism … Sacramental preparation is required for all parents. Godparents and Grandparents are also encouraged to attend. Baptismal prep sessions are given every other month and Baptism Masses are held once a month. Call Jean in the parish office to schedule a child for Baptism and the parents for baptismal prep.

Prayers of the Faithful ….If you would like a name included in our Prayers of the Faithful for the sick, please call the Parish Office.

Penance...Saturdays from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and anytime by appointment.

Matrimony...pre-registration required one year in advance; marriage preparation course is required.

Anointing… If you wish to receive an anointing please call the parish office.

Communion for the Homebound...When we come together to pray at our Eucharistic liturgy, we do not forget the members of our community who are unable to be with us because of ill health. We remember them in our prayer, and we wish to include them in our Holy Communion. Members of our community bring the Blessed Sacrament to them to comfort them and to unite them with us in the Eucharist. We are not always aware of those who have this need. Please call the Parish Office to let us know if you or a member of your family would like to have Holy Communion brought to them. That way we can schedule a time for our ministers to visit and bring the Sacrament.

Hospital, Nursing Home, Homebound Visits...Churches are no longer notified by hospitals or nursing homes when a parishioner is admitted unless the family has requested it. If you or a family member are homebound, hospitalized or in a nursing home and would like a visit from a member of the pastoral ministry staff, please call Jean Rief in the parish office.

Parish Information

Stewardship Report for October 8 and 9, 2011 Week 15 of our fiscal year

“Let us throw ourselves into the ocean of God’s goodness, where every failing will be cancelled and anxiety turned into love.”

~St Paul of the Cross

Envelope offering $ 8,467 Electronic offering 9,010 Total offering $ 17,477

Faith Formation

Guardian Angels School News Education for the Mind~Body~Spirit

Guardian Angels School is currently registering and forming basketball teams

for the winter season. Any Guardian Angels

Parishioners in grades 4-8 who would like to join the

schools' teams are welcome to do so. Please contact the

Athletic Director, Jeremiah Jones, with your interest and he'll send out the reg. information to you. jjones@gachaska.org

Reminder – The Wednesday Evening Faith Formation Program has this Wednesday, October 19th off for EM (formerly MEA)! We hope you all are able to enjoy some family time this Wednesday!

Saint Costume Contest

Wednesday, October 28th Each child in our FF program, grades 1-10, is invited to be a part of this contest. The children are asked to not only dress as their chosen saint, but to know some interesting facts about that saint. Last year not only were the costumes amazing, but the information the kids had memorized about the saints was also very impressive! Need help choosing a saint? Try this website: www.catholic.org/saints. If your child would like to participate in this contest, please have them come in their Saint costume on Oct. 28th. (If you feel the costume will be a distraction from the rest of the class, please send clothes for your child to change into after the costumes have been judged.) Fr. Doug, Mrs. Gallus (school principal) and a mystery judge will be our judges for the contest. Questions? Please call Emily Klinker 227-4007 WINGED WARRIORS (K-4 MINISTRY)

“Can You Find It?” Church Scavenger Hunt

Who: all youth grades k-4 When: Saturday, October, 29 from 1-3pm Where: Guardian Angels Church Cost: $5.00 per child RSVP: Friday October, 28 sundayschoolmom@hotmail.com

A big "Thank You!" to the Knights of Columbus from students and staff at GA School. They generously contributed $100 to our school's Rake-a-thon. We also need parishioner support to make our $30,000 school-wide goal. If you are able to make a donation, please send or drop off at the school office. There are also green envelopes in the Church pews in which you could put your donation.

Thank you for your support!

Dennis Meyer, Principal Amy Gallus & Bob Ohnsorg

Minnesota Immunization Network Initiative (MINI) FREE FLU SHOTS

WHERE: CHURCH OF THE GUARDIAN ANGEL 215 W. 2nd Street, Chaska, MN 55318 WHEN: SUNDAY NOVEMBER 20th 11 A.M. – 1:30 P.M. FOR WHO: ADULTS AND CHILDREN AT LEAST 6 MONTHS OLD SPONSORED BY: Church of the Guardian Angels and the MINI Project: St. Mary’s Health Clinics, Fairview Health Services, Homeland Health Specialists Inc., River Valley Nursing Center and MDH.

MINNESOTA IMMUNIZATION NETWORK INITIATIVE (MINI) VACUNAS CONTRA LA GRIPE GRATIS

DÓNDE: IGLESIA LOS ÁNGELES GUARDIANES

215 W. 2nd Street, Chaska, MN 55318. CUANDO: DOMINGO 20 DE NOVIEMBRE

De 11 de la mañana a 1:30 de la tarde PARA QUIÉN: ADULTOS Y NIÑOS MAYORES DE 6 MESES Patrocinado por la Iglesia de los Ángeles Guardianes y el Proyecto MINI: St. Mary’s Health Clinics, Fairview Health Services, Homeland Health Specialists Inc, River Valley Nursing Center y MDH.

Annual Apple Crisp Sale October 15th and 16th 2011

This weekend, after all Masses!

The Employment Ministry was recently made aware of a Manufacturing Company in Chaska looking to fill numerous positions. If hired, paid training is available during the day. For additional information, please call: 952.448.5100 or go to- www.sosstaffing.com for an application and to view the complete job description.

Volunteer Needed – Giving Tree Ministry:

Our Christmas Giving Tree has long been a wonderful way our Parish has given to people in our community during the Christmas season.

The Parish is looking for a volunteer to take over this ministry. If no volunteer is found, we may need to discontinue this wonderful ministry.

What’s involved….. Contact organization and get a list of

their needs. Make tags for the tree. Collect and deliver gifts. Go shopping for missing gifts.

This ministry runs from October to December and is great for a family to do together.

If you have questions or are interested in volunteering, contact Patty at 361-6938 or Jean at 227-4095.

Café con Gary VanEyll Estoy seguro que ya todos Ustedes recibieron sus cartas de parte del Padre respecto a las finanzas de nuestra parroquia. Hay un par de cosas que me llamaron la atención y tengo curiosidad si también ustedes las notaron. La primera es que no logramos reducir nuestra línea de crédito durante este último año, sin embargo pudimos pagar el interés. Co-menzó a $90,000 pero quedo en $90,000. La buena noticia es que no acumulamos ningún monto adicional a esta línea de crédito, lo que significa que también estamos haciendo gastos de acuerdo a nuestro presupuesto. Las malas noticias es que tampoco la pagamos y la fecha limite para hacer el pago es noviembre primero. No tenemos esta cantidad de dinero disponible aunque tuviéramos otro Festival exitoso, gracias a la familia Forner y a todos los otros voluntarios que hicieron posible esta celebración comunitaria anual de música y comida. Por cierto excelente música y comida!! Contamos con este y otro tipo de eventos para recaudar fondos los cuales formar parte de nuestro presupuesto. Así que GRACIAS por todo su apoyo. Sin embargo todavía tenemos problemas con la línea de crédito con el Banco Klein. Estamos considerando un par de opciones para lograr mantenerla un año más. El Consejo Parroquial y el Financiero estarán tomando esas decisiones en octubre 13 durante la reunión de liderazgo. Adie nos compartió una sugerencia para ahorrar dinero, la cual hemos considerado seriamente y espero poder agradecerle la próxima vez que lo vea. Aunque todavía creo que el debería de hacer una donación para el Rake-A- Thon ya que todavía tiene bastantes hojas en su patio/jardín. Gracias Adie! La otra observación que tengo es con respecto al porcentaje de gente que ha donado hacia la campaña de capital (15%). 15%!! Di-cho porcentaje me sorprendió y decepcionó mucho. Creo que deberíamos de correr a los Copresidentes de la Campaña, bueno tal vez a John no, pero a mi si. El Comité de Reconstrucción de mi Iglesia desea agradecerles a todas las personas que donaron a la cam-paña. Igualmente, John y su servidor deseamos agradecerle al Comité de Campaña por todas sus horas de arduo trabajo. Vamos a concluir la campaña de capital a finales del mes. De cualquier manera esto no significa que si ustedes se comprometieron con una donación, que dejen de hacerla. Al contrario, esto significa que no vamos a tratar de obtener donaciones adicionales y por lo tanto necesitamos sus donaciones. A través de dichos fondos y el monto que se logro recaudar durante los eventos, logramos reunir $60,000 para pagar por la reparación del Campus Norteño/Norte y como lo habíamos prometido, no hemos comenzado ningún pro-yecto adicional. Cualquier otro remplazo o reparación que se haga, serán casos de emergencia que sean necesarios para mantener el bote a flote o el avión volando, como diría el Padre Doug. Creo que debo de utilizar esta analogía más seguido. Hacia donde nos dirigimos ahora? La nueva estructura de liderazgo tuvo otra reunión el pasado 13 de Octubre y este fue precisamen-te uno de los temas que tocaron. Están considerando el futuro de Ángeles Guardianes y en cuáles serán las condiciones de la parro-quia en los próximos seis, nueve o doce años y cuáles son los medios para llevarnos a obtener esas metas. Sé que si trabajamos jun-tos como lo hemos hecho en los últimos 150 años podremos lograr grandes cosas. Por favor asegúrense de también darles su retroa-limentación. Gracias! Gary Van Eyll Director de la Parroquia

Guardian Angels is one of 22 churches in Eastern Carver County that make up Love INC. You're invited to a wonderful evening at the Love INC Hope Banquet, Friday, Nov. 4th, at Hazeltine National Golf Club. What an amazing evening it will be as we hear Ray Charles' daughter, Sheila Raye, share her incredible journey from despair to hope. Also, Carol Zimmerman and some friends will provide first-class musical entertainment. You might also find a great deal at the silent auction, and bring hope and encouragement to those in need at the same time! We also believe this banquet is a great way to spread the news about what is happening through Love INC in our community to those who may not know. Why not sponsor a whole table, or a half table, and invite a few friends, neighbors, or co-workers to join you for a fantastic evening? Call 952-448-2508 or go to www.loveincecc.org to order tickets or to get more information.

Hospitality Supplies Needed: Just as you welcome friends and family into your home with a warm inviting cup of coffee or tea, our Parish office and Sunday Hospitality would like to continue doing the same. We are praying for a few Guardian Angels willing to donate supplies. We are in need of: · Paper goods –

o Dinner size plates o Dessert plates o Plastic spoons o Plastic forks o Kleenex

· Coffee – o Regular

· Grocer’s gift cards to help purchase additional supplies. Donations may be dropped off in the Parish office between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. M-F or in the Collection for Ministries kiosk in back of church marked “Hospitality Supplies”. Gift cards or cash donations marked “Hospitality Supplies” may be placed in the collection basket or in the mail boxes in the back of church. Thank you!

SEPARATED AND DIVORCED MINISTRY...

The Divorce & Beyond support group will be at St. Hubert this fall on Thursdays starting Oct 20 for 8 weeks from 6:30-8:30 p.m.. This will be facilitated by Betsy Knapp, a trained facilitator with 15 years experience. Registration is required for the support group. Please call Diane at 952-374-5049 by Oct 17 to register. Cost of materials is $11.

Guardian Angels is a member of the South-west Metro Ministry of the Separated and Divorced. For more information, contact Jean in the parish office at 952-227-4095, or check out the GA website at www.GAchaska.org under the Pastoral Care Link for a brochure. Brochures are also available in the tall kiosk in back of church.

Guardian Angels Quilting Quilting will start October 20th at 8:00 a.m. in St. Francis Hall. Quilts will be made for Love INC & Bountiful Basket as well as anyone who would like to purchase a quilt during the year. We need stitchers and knitters. If you are interested, please con-tact Jeanette Van Sloun at 952-466-3384.

SAVE THE DATE

Monday, 10-24-2011

St. Francis Hall; 6:30 pm Council of Catholic Women Pot Luck Supper and Meeting

The funeral and hospitality committee will be reorganized under the Parish Life Council. All interested in this important ministry are encouraged to attend. Your input is very important as we discuss the reorganization of this important ministry.

Got Games? Are your kids all grown up? Do you have a closet full of board games that no one plays with any more? Would you like to donate them to the GA Youth Group Progams? If you are not sure about donating would you consider lending some games for our Youth Group events? Please call Mark Stoltman at 952-943-0869.

¿Tienen Juegos? ¿Están sus hijos adultos ya? ¿Tienen el closet lleno de juegos para adolescentes? ¿Le gustaría donarlos al grupo juvenile de Angeles Guardianes? ¿Si no están seguros de donarlos tal vez quisieran prestarlos al grupo juvenile? Por favor llamar a Marcos Stoltman al 952-943-0869.