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Saint Joseph: We, the Church of Saint Joseph, are a Catholic, Benedictine faith community. Through our liturgy and faith formation, we build on a solid foundation as active witnesses of Christ, and we eagerly respond to the needs of the Parish and the global community.

Saint John the Baptist: We are a progressive Catholic Benedictine Community encountering Christ through the celebration of Word and Sacrament, one another, nature, and our thirst to create a just world.

CHURCH OF SAINT JOSEPH Address: 12 W. Minnesota St. St. Joseph, MN 56374 P: 320.363.7505 W: churchstjoseph.org Email: parish@churchstjoseph.org Mass Schedule Tuesday-Friday: 9 am Saturday: 5 pm Sunday: 10:30 am

SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST Address: 14241 Fruit Farm Rd St. Joseph, MN 56374 P: 320.363.2569 W: stjohnthebaptistparish.org Mass Times Sunday: 8:30 am

WHAT’S INSIDE Weekly Schedules ........................ 02 Prayer & Worship .......................... 03 Saint John the Baptist ............... 04 Church of Saint Joseph ............ 05 Reopen to Public Worship .... 06

SUNDAY, JUNE 21ST | 12TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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MASS INTENTIONS SCHEDULE SUNDAY, JUNE 21

8:30 am Mass †Jerome & Mike Lodermeier Saint John the Baptist

10:30 am Mass †Eileen Sisaye Stommes Church of Saint Joseph

MONDAY, JUNE 22

No Mass Today

TUESDAY, JUNE 23

9:00 am Mass †Gil Buchheit Church of Saint Joseph

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24

9:00 am Mass †Dennis Loecken Church of Saint Joseph

THURSDAY, JUNE 25

9:00 am Mass †††Abageal, Jason & Gene Ruprecht

Church of Saint Joseph

FRIDAY, JUNE 26

9:00 am Mass †Don Schwab Church of Saint Joseph

SATURDAY, JUNE 27

5:00 pm Mass for Our Parishes Church of Saint Joseph

SUNDAY, JUNE 28

8:30 am Mass †Mike Phillipp Saint John the Baptist

10:30 am Mass †Marie Krebsbach Church of Saint Joseph

SUNDAY JUNE 21 No Events Today MONDAY JUNE 22 11:00 am | Rosary LIVE on Saint Joseph Facebook Page TUESDAY JUNE 23 10:00 am | Enrichment Group, Heritage Hall WEDNESDAY JUNE 24 10:00 am | Willing Hands, Heritage Hall 6:00 pm | Joint Pastoral Council Meeting, Virtual THURSDAY JUNE 25 11:00 am | Rosary LIVE on Saint Joseph Facebook Page

FRIDAY JUNE 26 No Events Today SATURDAY JUNE 27 8:00 am | Mom’s Gathering, Virtual 10 am-6:30 pm | Quilt Auction Preview, Heritage Hall SUNDAY JUNE 28 No Events Today 8 am—Noon | Raffle Ticket Drop-Off, Drive-Up in East Parking Lot, Saint Joseph 8 am—1 pm | Quilt Auction Preview, Heritage Hall

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS

RADIO OFFERINGS AVAILABLE Check out https://relevantradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Grid-NETWORK-050120.pdf for a program listing. Print-outs available in the parish office entry to share with those who do not have access to a computer or the internet.

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PLEASE PRAY FOR... Duffy Barton, Julia Beckmann, Terry Bowar, Laurie Christen, Dorothy Court, Laken Court, Brenda (Anderson) Dahlheimer, Gloria Ebacher, Audrey Elfering, Jennifer Frank, Rudy Gapko, Larry & Anita Hering, Cliff Hilsgen, Blake Hogenson, Ashley Holmes, Amy Klaphake, Becky Klaphake, Alvina Klocker, Anna Kostreba, Laura Kutzera-Gaarder, Gen Ludowese, Phil Maus, Becky Maus-Nelson, Judy Meemken, Alban Mohs, Larry Notch, Mildred Notsch, Nate Osbourn, Jennifer Oschwald, Jane Peterson, Marjorie Pfannenstein, Cindy Schmitz, a Special Intention, Anthony Scholz, Dorothy Schulte, John Steichen, Dennis Stueve, Emmy Torborg, Bob Valek, Eileen Walz, Bill Wasner, Charlie & Nancy Wenner, all who are lonely, grieving or estranged, military men and women and their families, all the ill or suffering, people of the Diocese of Vijayapuram, India, all farmers, all frontline healthcare workers and workers & volunteers in foreign lands. To add or remove a name for the Prayer Corner, call either parish office.

IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE Please remember in your prayers those who have recently died: Mary Jean Schneider, Al Beckel, Leander Meyer, and Roger Eberle. “Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.”

GOSPEL REFLECTION READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 21

“Do not be afraid: you are worth more than many sparrows!” Today’s readings remind us of the gift of salvation which we have received through Jesus death and resurrection. Jesus said to the twelve, ‘do not be afraid’. Today these words are meant for us. Sometimes it may be difficult for us to realize that we are loved and cared for by God. Jesus reminds us that if we profess our faith, he will acknowledge us before His Father. How do we profess our faith each day? We do this by prayer, sacrifice, and living the Gospel. How and when we pray is different for each of us: attendance at Mass, or watching the Mass, saying prayers before and after meals, and prayer during the day. Sacrifice can be done by giving to the poor, by sharing what we have with other members of our family, or denying ourselves some pleasure. Living the Gospel means that we treat others with love and respect. This week remember that you are very important in God’s eyes and thank God for the gift of life and the gift of salvation. S. Betty Larson, OSB, Pastoral Ministry

SUNDAY: Jer 20:10-13/Ps 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35 [14c]/ Rom 5:12-15/Mt 10:26-3 MONDAY: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18/Ps 60:3, 4-5, 12-13 [7b]/Mt 7:1-5 TUESDAY: 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36/Ps 48:2- 3ab, 3cd-4, 10-11 [cf. 9d]/Mt 7:6, 12-14 WEDNESDAY: Is 49:1-6/Ps 139:1-3, 13-14, 14-15 [14a]/ Acts 13:22-26/Lk 1:57-66, 8 THURSDAY: 2 Kgs 24:8-17/Ps 79:1b-2, 3-5, 8, 9 [9]/Mt 7:21-29 FRIDAY: 2 Kgs 25:1-12/Ps 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 [6ab]/Mt 8:1-4 SATURDAY: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19/Ps 74:1b-2, 3-5, 6-7, 20-21 [19b]/Mt 8:5-1

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FAITH FORMATION UPDATE St. John the Baptist families, First Communion will be on July 12 at 8:30 AM mass. We are planning for an outdoor mass, but if the weather is questionable, we will move into the Parish Center. (Masks for adults and children are available.) Parents of First Communicants, please pick up your package at the Parish Center before July 1. Please return 2020-2021 registration forms for Faith Formation by July 1. You may either send or drop off in the Collection tote at mass. Thank you for turning in on time. It will assist with planning for this fall. Faith Formation Families: Please continue to check your emails over the summer. I will be sending out periodic messages. Have a terrific week and stay cool, Tess

BOTH PARISHES FACEBOOK LIVE ROASARY Join in on the Church of Saint Joseph parish Facebook page on Mondays and Thursdays at 11:00 am to pray the Rosary LIVE!

SAINT JOSEPH’S PARISH STAFF

Pastor: Fr. Jerome Tupa, OSB 320.363.7505 ext.122 pastorosb@churchstjoseph.org

Business Manager: Julie Ortloff, 320.492.2835 jortloff@csbsju.edu

Music Coordinator: Br. David Klingeman OSB, dklingeman@csbsju.edu

Faith Formation Coordinators: Tess Koltes,

Kitchen Coordinator: Michelle Carlson 320.248.7784

Trustees: Dean Merdan 320.356.7131 Lori Fuchs 320.267.1283

Parish Council Representatives: Joe Theisen 612.834.4826 Brian Posch 320.333.2036 Joyce Abeln 320.761.2275 Greg Hansen 320.492.4844 Tess Koltes 320.250.6728

Committee Chairpersons: Social Justice & Min: Carol Jansky

Parish Life: Heidi Peternell

Liturgy/Faith Form.: Tess Koltes

Finance Council: Dan Backes

Parish Staff 363-7505

Pastor Fr. Jerome Tupa, OSB Office: ext. 122 Email: pastorosb@churchstjoseph.org

Pastoral help Fr. Nick Kleespie, OSB

Deacon Matthew Ludick Phone: 320-428-6139 Email: dcnmrl07@gmail.com

Business Administrator Amber Walling: ext. 120 Email: awalling@churchstjoseph.org

Administrative Assistant Mary Lohaus: ext. 100 Email: parish@churchstjoseph.org

Faith Formation Director Marian Bach……ext. 152 Email: ffdirector@churchstjoseph.org

Health & Wellness Marjorie Henkemeyer Phone: 363-4588 Email: mhenk2929@aol.com

Liturgy & Music Director David Orzechowski .ext. 123 Email: liturgy@churchstjoseph.org

Facility Manager/Cemetery Andy Loso: ext. 121 Email: aloso@churchstjoseph.org

Pastoral Ministry Betty Larson, OSB: ext. 130 Email: pministry@churchstjoseph.org

Mass Time Schedule 363-7505, ext. 200

St. Joseph Catholic School Phone: 363-7505 Principal Karl Terhaar: ext. 151 Email: karl.terhaar@stjosephccs.org Administrative Assistant Linda Heinen: ext. 150 Email: linda.heinen@stjosephccs.org

Pastoral Council Elaine Anderson: 320.363.7571 Deb Baron, Chair: 320-363-8772 Charlie Burg: 320-363-4114 Rich Gallus: 320-363-0565 Eric Johannes: 320-271-0124 Jane Rennie: 320-363-4767 Lori Stock: 320-241-4528

Youth Representatives Julia Reber & Tanner Notsch

Finance Council Chair Gary Bechtold

Trustees DeAnne Budde 320-293-4648 Rick Baron 320-267-2370

SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST’S PARISH STAFF

SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST

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SAINT JOSEPH

RAFFLE TICKETS If you have not picked up your raffle tickets, please consider one of the following methods: • Pick Up Raffle Tickets at the Parish Office

• If you prefer this method, please notify the parish office via phone.

• Have Raffle Tickets Delivered to You • Send in Payment for Tickets

• Volunteer will complete tickets for you! We are grateful for those who have already picked up and/or returned their tickets. REMINDER: the drop-off date for tickets is NEXT SUNDAY, June 28th from 8:00 am to Noon in the East Parking Lot. It is our goal to have all sold and unsold tickets returned by the end of this collection event. QUILT AUCTION The quilt auction will be VIRTUAL and is available online NOW at bid.blackdiamondauctions.com. There will be opportunities to view the quilts in person in Heritage Hall during the following days/times: • Saturday, June 27 from 10:00am-6:30pm • Sunday, June 28 from 8:00am-1:00pm We will follow all social distance requirements, so please watch for marked entrance door. Volunteers will be available to help register interested bidders. Bid closing begins at 7:00 pm on Sunday July 5th. Photos of the quilts are available online at www.joetownrocks.org

PROVIDING FOOD IN ST. JOE The Central MN Catholic Worker is helping to provide food to a group of people staying in St. Joe who have experienced homelessness. This is in response to COVID. Dinners are being provided by St. Benedict's Monastery and St. John's University for 4 weekday evenings and community members and restaurants are taking care of Sunday dinners. A group of volunteers helps to shop and bring groceries during the week for breakfast and lunch. The generosity of the community has been tremendous. Thank you to the Church of Saint Joseph and its parishioners for providing meals three Sundays so far! If you would like to offer financial assistance you can do so through Pay Pal (use the email centralmncw@gmail.com) or by sending a check to the Central MN Catholic Worker at P.O. 94 , St. Joseph, MN 56374. For questions email, centralmncw@gmail.com or call 320-316-3290 THANK YOU The children of Leander Meyer are grateful to the Church of St. Joseph for holding a private funeral Mass for our Dad. We thank Father Jerome Tupa and Father Eberhard Schefers for con-celebrating a meaningful service, and David Orzechowski for his inspired singing and piano playing. Special thanks go to Andy and Joseph Loso for ushering and recording the service, and to Karl Terhaar for being the Eucharistic Minister. CONGRATULATIONS Through the Sacrament of Baptism, we welcomed three children into our parish: • Morgan Lindsey, child of Aaron & Nicole Blackmore • Logan James, child of Aaron & Nicole Blackmore • Bryce Harper, child of Dustin Handeland & Michelle

Kurtz “God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ has freed you from sin, given you a new birth by water and the Holy Spirit, and welcomed you into his holy people.” OUR SYMPATHIES Our sympathies go out to the family of Edwin Hartung, brother-in-law to Fran & Marilyn Court, Ralph & Elizabeth Eiynck, and Mike & Arlene Gill. Please keep his family in your prayers. “May his soul, and all the souls of the faithful departed, rest in peace. Amen.”

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REOPENING OUR PARISHES FOR PUBLIC WORSHIP

PUBLIC MASSES ARE BACK!

WEEKEND MASS TIMES

5:00 PM MASS AT THE CHURCH OF SAINT JOSEPH With the required safety measures, we can accommodate seating for 100.

We have been asked by Bishop Kettler to stress the importance of and to strongly encourage the use of masks by those attending Mass: while entering, while leaving and during Mass. Masks are only to be tak-

en off for receiving Communion.

8:30 AM OUTDOOR MASS AT SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST Bring your own chair or view Mass from your vehicle. (sound via car radio)

Cancelled, if inclement weather

10:30 AM MASS AT THE CHURCH OF SAINT JOSEPH With the required safety measures, we can accommodate seating for 100.

We have been asked by Bishop Kettler to stress the importance of and to strongly encourage the use of masks by those attending Mass: while entering, while leaving and during Mass. Masks are only to be tak-

en off for receiving Communion.

Mass will continue to be available online.

The Bishop’s dispensation to attend Sunday Mass is still in effect until further notice. If you are feeling ill, we kindly request that you stay home. It is highly encouraged that those who are in an “at-risk” population,

including those age 65 and over, should continue to participate in Mass online.

DAILY MASS TIMES No Monday daily Masses.

WEEKDAY MASSES – 9:00 AM BEGINNING TUESDAY, JUNE 9

Tuesdays -Fridays at Saint Joseph

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE By appointment. Please call Father Jerome at the Saint Joseph parish office.

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PRECAUTIONS FOR RETURNING TO MASS

AS WE PREPARE TO RETURN TO THE PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF MASS, HERE ARE SOME GUIDELINES AND THINGS TO EXPECT WHICH WILL ENSURE THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF OUR COMMUNITY. • DISPENSATION REMAINS IN EFFECT The Sunday Mass dispensation is still in effect until further notice. If you are feeling ill, please stay home. It is highly encouraged that those who are in an “at-risk” population, including those age 65 and over, should continue to participate in Mass online.

• MASKS ARE ENCOURAGED We have been asked by Bishop Kettler to stress the importance of and to strongly encourage the use of masks by those attending Mass: while entering, while leaving and during Mass. Masks are only to be taken off for receiving Communion.

• SANITIZE Hand sanitizer will be available for you to sanitize your hands before entering and when leaving. Pews, chairs, entrances and other high-use areas will be sanitized between services.

• SEATING Pews will be roped-off/marked to ensure proper social distancing. Chairs will be spaced properly. Only the end sections of the pews will be used. The middle sections must be left empty, to allow for the necessary spacing between those sitting on either of the two ends. Only families/related individuals sharing the same household may sit next to each other.

• KNEELERS We will not be using the kneelers at this time. Please leave them in the upright position and do not risk contaminating them by touching them.

• FOLLOW USHER DIRECTIONS Ushers will provide important direction during Mass. Communion will be distributed one pew/row at a time and one complete side of the church before the other. Dismissal at the end of Mass will also be row by row to encourage proper social distancing.

• SING “IN YOUR HEART” Singing carries additional risk of contamination because of air and droplets being expelled with greater force. Therefore, there will be no congregational singing for now.

• WORSHIP AIDS Missalettes, hymnals and worship aids must be removed. You may bring your own, if you wish.

• SOCIAL DISTANCING Always maintain six feet between yourself and others, even in the Communion line.

• CONGREGATING/SOCIALIZING We should not socialize or gather in small groups before or after Mass whether in the church, gathering space, or parking lot.

• RESTROOMS Restroom use is discouraged. In Saint Joseph, only the restroom near the Vesting Sacristy will be open. The gathering space and Heritage Hall will not be accessible.