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Welcome to our Catholic Community • June 9, 2019

Church of St. John the Baptist and School 106 Main St W. • Vermillion, MN 55085

Mass Schedule: Sunday 10:00 am

Wednesday 9:00 am during school year

7:30 am during summer months

Reconciliation: Wednesday: 8:00 am

Adoration: Wednesday 10:00 am—3:00 pm, Summer 8 am—Noon

Church of St. Mary (New Trier) 8433 239th St E. • Hampton, MN 55031

Mass Schedule: Sunday 8:00 am

Friday 7:30 am First Saturday 8:30 am

Reconciliation: First Saturday 9:00 am

Adoration: Friday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Church of St. Mathias

23315 Northfield Blvd • Hampton, MN 55031

Mass Schedule: Saturday 5:00 pm

Tuesday 7:30 am

Reconciliation: Saturday 4:15 pm

Adoration: Thursday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm in Parish Center Chapel

New Parishioners: Please contact the parish office to register.

Sacrament of Marriage: Please contact Father Mike Tix 651-291-

4449 to schedule the date. Arrangements should be made at least one year in advance.

Infant Baptism: Please contact the parish office near the time of birth or adoption to arrange for this special event and for pre-baptismal parental instruction.

Hospital Patients/Home Visits: Please contact Sister Tresa or the parish office when you are admitted to a hospital or would like a home visit.

The Historic Parishes of St. John the Baptist, St. Mathias and St. Mary

"God is always more." Have you ever heard that? If we truly believe that He is infinite, then this statement is worth exploring. Today, we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit in power upon the early Church. But Pentecost wasn't the first time the disciples received the Holy Spirit. The Gospel actually occurs chronologically before Pentecost. Soon after the Resurrection, Jesus already "came and stood in their [the disciples'] midst... he breathed on them and said to them, 'Receive the Holy Spirit.'"

God is always more. Sometimes we might think the grace of God as one and done. God might break through in people's lives, but it's a one-time event on a retreat or preceding a dramatic conversion of life. But there's always more to come. Even today's Gospel isn't the first time the breath of God stirred. In Genesis, it's God's breath that stirs life into Adam in the garden. Jesus breathes on the Apostles, giving them the Holy Spirit in the quiet and silence. Later, that breath will stir into a "driving wind", and the Spirit will descend with flame...not unlike Moses on Mount Sinai.

God is always more. He has spoken throughout salvation history, and continues to speak into our lives through His Church and through the Holy Spirit alive in our hearts. This Pentecost Sunday, let us come before Him with expectant hearts! Like the disciples in the Gospel and first reading, let us await what "more" God will do.

Archdiocesan Marriage Day: Saturday, June 15, 10 a.m. Mass, Cathedral of Saint Paul, St. Paul Married couples, celebrate the gift of your vocation at the Archdiocesan Marriage Day Celebration Mass with Archbishop Bernard Hebda. Those celebrating their silver and golden anniversaries in the 2019 calendar year will be honored in a special way. Family and friends are welcome! A reception will follow immediately in Hayden Hall (Cathedral – Lower Level). For more information, call 651-291-4488.

Parish Contact Information

Emergency Contact Number: 952-454-2071

Tri Parish office located in Hampton at St. Mathias

23315 Northfield Blvd. Hampton, MN 55031

Church of St. John the Baptist—Vermillion

Hampton Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Hampton Parish Office: 651-437-9030 Fax: 651-437-3427

E-Mail: [email protected]

Website: www.stjohns-vermillion.com

Rectory: 651-318-1005

Convent: 651-438-8680

School: 651-437-2644

Church of St. Mathias — Hampton

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Parish Office: 651-437-9030 Fax: 651-437-3427


Website: www.stmathias.com

Church Basement: 651-480-0080

Church of St. Mary — New Trier

Hampton Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Hampton Parish Office: 651-437-9030 Fax: 651-437-3427


Website: www.stmarysnewtrier.com

Parish Staff Contacts

Pastor: Rev. Cole Kracke

651-318-1005 [email protected]

Temporary Parochial Administrator: Rev. Mike Tix


Faith Formation & Pastoral Care: Sr. Tresa Margret 651-438-8680 (Convent) [email protected]

Interim School Principal: Rita Humbert 651-437-2644 [email protected]

Administrator: Rhonda Rother


Cemeterians: Vermillion Greg Ries 651-437-4439

Hampton Rosie Giefer 651-437-9025

New Trier Michelle Kimmes 651-437-8356

Music Directors

Vermillion Patty Aslesen

Hampton Martha Barth New Trier Alan Reinardy

Maintenance

Vermillion Earl Wagner

Hampton Harry Thurmes

New Trier Rob Enedy

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*Please submit bulletin announcements to the

Tri Parish Office in Hampton by 10:00 am Tuesday*

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Community Schedule

Week of June 10-16

Mon No Mass

(NT) 6:30 PM St. Mary Parish Council Mtg

(NT) 7:30 PM St. Mary Finance Council Mtg

Tue (H) 7:30 AM Mass + Sharon Endres

(V) 7:00 PM St. John Parish/Finance Council Mtg

Wed Parish office Closed on Wednesdays

(V) 7:30 AM Mass + Robert & Irma Bogdan

(V) 8:00 AM Adoration Thu (H) 9:00 AM Adoration (Chapel) (H) 7:00 PM St. Mathias Parish/Finance Council Mtg

Fri (NT) 7:30 AM Mass + Henry Peine

(NT) 8:00 AM Adoration

Sat (H) 4:15 PM Confessions

(H) 5:00 PM Mass + Vernon Hupf Sun (NT) 8:00 AM Mass + Darlene Burvee-Schaffer

(V) 10:00 AM Mass Living & + Deceased Fathers

St. John's Cemetery Rules: Because cemetery rules are not being adhered to it is time to remind every one what they are. Only potted or artificial flowers and plants are allowed if in a plant stand. Plant stands must be free standing ones inserted in the ground. Three or four legged etc plant stands are not allowed. Unsightly flowers and plants will be removed. Me-morial Day decorations must be removed within 10 days after Memorial Day. That includes vigil lights, solar powered lights, figurines etc. and plants not in a plant stand. Any items left after June 15th will be tagged, removed and placed in the south west corner of the cemetery behind the dirt pile. Because many plant stands have not had plants in them for many years in order to facilitate mowing any plant stands that do not have plants in them by July 4th will also be tagged, removed and placed in the south west corner of the cemetery. If you plan on using a presently unused plant stand in the near future please attach a note to the plant stand stating that so that it is not removed. Note that rules are posted at the cemetery gate.

St. Mathias Adoration Adorers want to Thank Fr. Mike Tix for setting up the Chapel for Adoration. A special thank you to the people who did the preparing the Chapel. It is so peaceful and personal in the Chapel. Anyone is welcome and if you would like to be a substitute, please notify Olive Hupf call me at 507-

581-2808 or e-mail [email protected]. God bless you. The Adorers

Liturgical Ministries 5 pm Sat 6/15 (St. Mathias) 8 am Sun 6/16 (St. Mary) 10 am Sun 6/16 (St. John)

Lector Steve Fitterer Rita Feidt Kate Ries

Eucharist Brenda Fitterer, Peg Thurmes, Mary Frandrup, Katie Kiminski

TJ Nordling, Shirley Kimmes, Kathy Granger, Laurie Otte

Sr. Noel, Kyle & Sharee Hanson, Sally Siebenaler, Renee Vought

Servers Leah Oistad, Volunteer Zoe & Kenrick O’Donnell,

Volunteer

Bennett & Piper Brockman, Ryan Wentzler

Greeters Rosenbaum Family

Ushers Kevin Rosenbaum, Jim Heiman Jeff Angell, Steve Beissel Don Kamen, Joe Kamen, Ralph Meyers, John Wellman

Gifts Barb Meyers

Rosary Bob & Karen Reinardy Susie Lau

Money Counters Chuck & Linda Smith,

Lisa Rosenbaum

Bruce & Patty Aslesen, Greg Ries

Collection for Last Weekend

Parish (Families) 2 wks Env & Plate Weekly Budget YTD Collected YTD Budget Overage/(Deficit) St. John the Baptist (245) $5,003.00 $2,752.00 $155,540.39 $176,188.00 ($20,647.61) St. Mathias (173) $2,153.00 $1,878.00 $92,098.35 $90,144.00 $1,954.35

St. Mary (146) $2,722.50 $2,212.00 $116,641.35 $108,388.00 $8,253.35

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St. John Holy Hour Change: During the summer months for June 12—August 15 there will be no evening holy hour from 6-7. It will resume in August.

Church Chat: Church Chat is the opportunity for people age 25-50 to speak with Father Mike Tix about any question or topic that you would like to discuss in a non-judgmental and informal setting. If you’re in this age range please consider coming. For everyone, invite others in this age range to come and meet new faces and get together with familiar faces. All of these chat times will be from 7-9 pm, and include beer, wine, soda, and snacky food to enjoy. Come to talk, learn, and find out more about Church Chat. Feel free to choose the date and place that works best for your schedule.

Tuesday, June 25 – Stein Haus, Vermillion

Wednesday, June 26 – Merric’s Woodfire Oven and Tavern Hampton

Thursday, June 27 – Trophy House, New Trier

St. Mary’s Hospitality Committee will be selling white and blue carnations in honor of all living and deceased fathers, grand fathers, brother, nephews, etc. on Father’s Day. A free will offering will be collected with donations going to the (TLC) Birth Right Center in Hastings.

Hospitality Committee is sponsoring a speaker from TLC to some speak during Mass on Sunday, June 9th on the Importance of Fathers in Family Life.

Money Counters Needed at St. John’s: We are in need of some more money counters for St. John’s parish. This entails counting the Sunday or Holy Day collections after Mass and dropping in the bank afterward. It usually takes about 30—40 minutes. If you are interested in helping with this ministry for your parish, please contact the parish office.

St. Mary’s in New Trier is looking for

someone to lead the Rosary before the 8 am Mass on Sundays for the month of November. If you are interested, please contact the parish office.

FAITH FORMATION NEWS

Registration Forms for the 2019-2020 school year. The forms were sent home to the parents toward in April 2019 Please fill them out, attached the payment and return to the parish office no later than August 5 or a late fee will be applied.

Summer Missionary Visit: Each year during the summer months, a missionary visits every parish on a weekend to tell about the work of missionaries and to ask for our support. The presence of the missionary is a reminder that we are part of a church that is worldwide in following Jesus’ command to love one another. On the weekend of June 15 and 16, Father Binu Peediyeckal of the Congregation of the Sons of the Immaculate Conception will preach at all Masses to tell of his religious communities work in serving orphaned and need children in India. Following communion, a second collection will be taken to support the work of Father Binu in their work of serving the poorest of the poor.

Rural Life Sunday 2019

Sunday, June 23; 1:30 p.m. Mass

Hosted by Dick and Mary Jo Hruby, 31695 171st Avenue, New Prague. Join the parishioners from the New Prague Area Catholic Community and others from throughout the Archdiocese to pray, remember, and celebrate all the good things God has given us in our rural way of life. All are welcome! Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Charles Lachowitzer. Please bring your own lawn chairs. Some seating will be provided. In case of rain, the celebration will be held indoors (at the farm). Monthly Prayer List

(Names will be left on for one month only.)

Please Pray For

Mary Lou Holzmer, Becky O’Donnell, Bob Kimmes, Lily Hilo, Ralph Wagner, Carrie Schaffer

KC Council #5199

Vermillion, MN

When it comes to serving our fellow man, most of us tend to live with a mindset that posts a "Do Not Disturb" sign over our heart. We think: "I'm too busy." "Leave me alone." "I don't want to get involved." "I've got my own agenda." Our culture is overrun with the attitude, "It's all about me." But as Rick Warren writes in his best seller, The Purpose Driven Life, "A meaningful life begins when we realize it's not all about us. It's all about God." When we get to know our Creator through Jesus Christ, and begin to worship God and serve Him, we realize the way we serve God is to serve our fellow man--especially those in need. "It's all about me" is incredibly selfish, and it leads to emptiness and spiritual death. Real living begins when we start to know God, and serve Him. Serving God means serving others. It's one of the keys to discovering your life purpose. By Mike Fenton

Now that we finished the 2018/19 business year, and looking forward to a successful 2019/20, I like to take the opportunity to thank everyone for all there help and support.

Please try your best to have a safe and fun filled summer with family and friends.

Thomas Kurzawski, Grand Knight 612-865-4613

[email protected]

Readings for June 10-16, 2019

Monday: Gen 3:9-15 or Acts 1:12-14/Ps 87:1-2, 3 and 5, 6-7/Jn 19:25-34

Tuesday: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6 [cf. 2b]/Mt 5:13-16

Wednesday: 2 Cor 3:4-11/Ps 99:5, 6, 7, 8, 9 [cf. 9c]/Mt 5:17-19

Thursday: 2 Cor 3:15--4:1, 3-6/Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14 [cf. 10b]/Mt 5:20-26

Friday: 2 Cor 4:7-15/Ps 116:10-11, 15-16, 17-18 [17a]/Mt 5:27-32

Saturday: 2 Cor 5:14-21/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12 [8a]/Mt 5:33-37

Next Sunday: Prv 8:22-31/Ps 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [2a]/Rom 5:1-5/Jn 16:12-15

Save the Date: The Hospitality Committee will again be sponsoring the National Night Out will be on Tuesday, August 6, 2019.

Save the date: SE Deanery Fall meeting at St. Mary’s on Thursday, October 10th. Details to follow.

Understanding Dementia: Presented by Linda Walker, DARTS social worker on Sunday, June 23 after 10 am Mass in Vermillion in the Gathering space. Hosted by St. Anne’s CCW.

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St. John the Baptist

Catholic School 111 Main St. W, PO Box 50

Vermillion, MN 55085

651-437-2644

Fax 651-437-9006

www.sjb-school.org

SCHOOL STAFF Mrs. Dawn Biren - Principal

[email protected]

Mr. Eric Nitti– Education Advisory Chair

[email protected]

Ms. Deb Sauer – School Secretary

[email protected]

TBA – Home & School Assn. Pres. [email protected] Mrs. Shannon Allen – PreK Teacher

[email protected]

Mrs. Brandy Wentzler—PreK Aide

[email protected]

Mrs. Teresa Huneke – Kindergarten Teacher

[email protected]

TBA – Grade 1 Teacher

[email protected]

Miss Maria Therres – Grade 2 Teacher

[email protected]

Sister Noel Aranjanyil – Grade 3 & 4 Team Teacher

[email protected]

Sister Navya Memattathill – Grade 3 & 4 Teacher

[email protected]

Mr. Bruce Aslesen – Technology

[email protected]

Mrs. Eileen Perra – School Nurse

[email protected]

Mrs. Karen Hail—Music Teacher

[email protected]

Registration is open. Come see what the excitement is all about at our PreK-4 school. Family-friendly tours and student shadowing experiences are always available. Contact the school office or visit our website for more information: 651-437-2644 [email protected]).

POSITION OPENING: St. John the Baptist Catholic School (Vermillion, MN) is seeking a first grade teacher to provide excellent instruction focused on student learning beginning the 2019-2020 school year.

St. John the Baptist Catholic School is an accredited and licensed preschool through 4th grade school. Class sizes range from 8 to 17 students.

Preferred qualifications and credentials: 1. Bachelor degree in elementary education 2. Valid Minnesota Department of Education teaching license 3. A heart for God and for teaching students 4. High sense of professionalism 5. A respect for Roman Catholic doctrine and religious practices. 6. To provide professional leadership; conduct instructional classes in all assigned subjects in accordance with the school mission statement, philosophy and curriculum.

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and credentials, cover letter, and three letters of recommendation to Dawn Biren, principal, by mail (St. John the Baptist Catholic School, 111 West Main Street Vermillion, MN 55085) or by e-mail to [email protected]. Position open until filled.

“Christian Virtues. 21st Century Learning. Service”

Last week St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Vermillion received a gift of $2,226 from an anonymous benefactor who matched contributions to Relevant Radio at the annual Christ Brings Hope Banquet. This gift is to be used for tuition assistance. You are invited to tune to Relevant Radio 1330 AM for programs

that support families in celebrating, sharing, and understanding more deeply our Catholic faith.

School Needs: For the Jesus garden box a cross or Jesus

statue for the center of the heart.

Volunteer Opportunities: We are always looking for people to share their time, talent, and treasure to help our students and our school. If you’d like to get involved, please contact the school office (651-437-2644, [email protected]).

From Father Mike Tix . . . .

As we celebrate the feast of Pentecost, we recall the beginning of the church as the apostles and disciples, filled with the Holy Spirit, go out to witness to the Risen Christ, and form communities of faith that we would today call a parish. Over the last month of serving as Parochial Administrator, I’ve been able to have some great con-versations with people about church. Coming from these conversations, I’ve shared some thoughts in my homily this weekend about how St. Mathias, St. Mary, and St. John’s might build on a strong past towards a renewal of parish life. What follows is a condensed version of what I shared at Mass, with the full recognition that there is no single answer to a renewal of parish life, but that there should be priorities established. As I look to meet with the Parish Pastoral and Finance Councils of each parish, I hope to discuss all of this in more depth with them.

One of the keys that people expressed for a renewal of parish life has been young people and their relationship with church. I do believe that we can do something about that! I’m reminded of the writings of Pope Francis who has challenged all of us as church to go outside of our comfort zones to encounter people in their daily lives that is sometimes messy, to accompany them in ways that reflect God’s kindness that leads to a step in faith and greater engagement. Key in this outreach is our hospitality to welcome people, and their fits that make us a stronger parish rooted in the Body of Christ given for all. As one means to act in this area and specifically reach out to those 25-50 years of age, you’ll see in today’s bulletin an invitation that I hope you’ll extend to family, friends, and neighbors called “Church Chat.” I’m hoping “Church Chat” can be a beginning of Pope Francis’ encounter for greater numbers of both new people, and younger people.

Another key to the renewal of parish life is finances, and again I believe that we can do something about that! Each of the three parishes has large capital projects needing attention in the near future. At the same time, there is the daily cost of basic parish operations and programs. While special collections and fundraising efforts are important, more crucial are regular weekly contributions that are the bread and butter of parish life. As we come to the end of our fiscal year on June 30th, I invite and encourage you to review your contributions, and where necessary to catch-up if you’ve been gone or away. Looking ahead, I’d also challenge people to consider an increase in their contributions as we explore ideas of how to realize a bright future that begin now.

Often in asking people to increase their contributions, I’ve found that people like more clear direction of what’s being asked. Here’s my challenge. Can you increase your current contribution by $5 per week or $20 per month? Some may not be able to make an increase, but others may be able to do more. If you haven’t been a contributor in the past, we need you, and so could you start with $5 per week or $20 per month? Collectively everyone making a modest increase, multiplied by the number of households in each parish, can make a huge difference in the parish creating opportunities that not only address building needs, but also energize our gospel-centered mission to love and serve as we follow in the footsteps of Jesus for our world today.

As Parochial Administrator, I don’t know how long I’ll serve in this role, but while I’m in it, I believe that together we can set the foundation for great things to come. None of us can do this work alone, but together, filled with the same Holy Spirit that filled the apostles and disciples at Pentecost long ago, great things are possible for us here today if we open our minds and hearts in faith and trust.

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