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Welcome

How to support St. Tim’s at this time Many people have asked how they can continue to support St. Timothy’s, and the work we are continuing to do, even though we are not gathering to celebrate the Mass together. The best way is to set up an online donation. Please visit this page on our website to get started and to learn more about the other ways you can support us. https://churchofsttimothy.com/supporting-st-tims-1. You can also mail your envelope/check in to the office at the address on the back cover of this bulletin.

We appreciate your generosity very much!

Question of the Week: September 27 The Challenge to Forgive

A man had two sons; he went to the first and said, “Son, go and work in the vineyard today.” He answered, “I will not”; but later he changed his mind and went. The father went to the second and said the same; and he answered, “I go, sir”; but he did not go. Which of the two did the will of his father? They said, “The first.” (Matthew 21:28–31)

• Ezekiel 18:25-28—Personal responsibility • Philippians 2:1-11—Imitating the humility of

Christ • Matthew 21:28-32—Parable of the two sons

Adults: When have your actions not measured up to your promises? What was the outcome? Kids: Why is it important to follow through on your promises to others?

October 4 Dealing With Injustice Jesus said, “Therefore I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that will produce its fruit.” (Matthew 21:43)

• Isaiah 5:1-7 The vineyard song • Philippians 4:6-9—Joy and peace in Christ • Matthew 21:33-43—The parable of the tenants

Adults: How have you used your talents and abilities well for the Reign of God? Kids: What can you do in your week to help the love of God grow in the world?

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Readings for the Week of September 27 Monday: Jb 1:6-22; Ps 17:1bcd-3, 6-7; Lk 9:46 -50 Tuesday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a; Ps 138:1-5; Jn 1:47-51 Wednesday: Jb 9:1-12, 14-16; Ps 88:10bc-15; Lk 9:57-62 Thursday: Jb 19:21-27; Ps 27:7-9abc, 13-14; Lk 10:1-12 Friday: Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5; Ps 139:1-3, 7- 10, 13-14ab; Mt 18:1-5 Saturday: Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17; Ps 119:66, 71, 75, 91, 125, 130; Lk 10:17-24 Sunday: Is 5:1-7; Ps 80:9, 12-16, 19-20; Phil 4:6-9; Mt 21:33-43

Readings for the Week of October 4 Monday: Gal 1:6-12; Ps 111:1b-2, 7-9, 10c; Lk 10:25-37 Tuesday: Gal 1:13-24; Ps 139:1b-3, 13-15; Lk 10:38-42 Wednesday: Gal 2:1-2, 7-14; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Lk 11:1-4 Thursday: Gal 3:1-5; Lk 1:69-75; Lk 11:5-13 Friday: Gal 3:7-14; Ps 111:1b-6; Lk 11:15- 26 Saturday: Gal 3:22-29; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 11:27- 28 Sunday: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Phil 4:12-14, 19-20; Mt 22:1-14 [1-10]

Cover photo by Rhonda Miska

Priesthood Sunday Sunday, September 27 is Priesthood Sunday. This is a nationwide event coordinated and sponsored by Serra International and promoted by the Serra Club of North-Minneapolis to give each of us the opportunity to show gratitude to our priests. We invite you to pause to pray for Fr Joe and thank him for his continual “yes” to his vocational call to serve as our pastor.

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Updates and News

Celebrating reception of the Eucharist We celebrate with these children who have received the sacrament of First Communion in August and September. Please pray for them that they and their families will deepen their faith through their reception of the Body of Christ.

Makenna Barry Nathan Campbell Anita DeRubeis Zachary Eggert Dean Eller Raelynn Hajder Madilyn Jeziorski Viola Ksepka Austin Kulbeik Rose Ladd Zach Lindstrom Lucy Martinson Nora Milich Carson Miller Juniper Myers Samuel Ohr Claire O’Brien Ethan Poser Grayson Post Sophia Salazar Silas Schepers Noah Schommer Peyton Scott Fabien Siewe Julien Siewe

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Are you called to our Parish Pastoral Council? St. Timothy benefits from the diversified members contributing to our parish. We would like to strengthen our mix of skills and backgrounds on our Parish Pastoral Council (PPC). The PPC needs two new members this year. We are seeking new perspectives by creating new alignments of people, ideas, and activity. Please join us if the opportunity to consult, discuss, encourage long-term perspective and work collectively with others appeals to you. If you would like to explore serving on the PCC, send a message to sttimothychurch@churchofsttimothy.com for a link to the October 8 meeting.

Celebrating new life in Christ in baptism

We rejoice with these children who have received the sacrament of baptism. Please pray their parents and godparents will guided and strengthened as they raise these children in our Catholic faith.

Eleanor Joanne Bliss daughter of Matthew and Elyssa

Lucille Elizabeth Brodzinski daughter of Jonathan and Lauren

Cassady Paige Firestone daughter of Jeffrey and Katherine

Henry Jordan Grahek son of Jordan and Kelley

Stella Paige Koehne daughter of David and Paige

Jessamine Araminta Myers daughter of Joshua and Jessica

Madison Rose Roback, daughter of Gregory and Candice

Jeorgia Ann and Jolene Rae Robb daughters of Brittany and Justin

Jasper Leo Umbreit son of Mehri and Luke

Emma Lee Witzel daughter of Heidi

Parker Otto Zikmund, son of Danielle and Maddison

Carnival 2020 Though the St Tim’s carnival looked very differ ent this year, we are happy to report that we had our most successful silent auction and raffle ever. The final numbers are being tabulated and we will share them when they become available. Thank you to all who supported the carnival. We hope to gather in person for our parish carnival in 2021!

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Visit our website for all the latest information: www.churchofsttimothy.com

By David Bach, Director of Stewardship and Development Summer is passing quickly and fall is making guest appearances. We will soon see nature go through changes from green leaves to beautiful colors hard to replicate on a palate. Animals go through many changes to prepare for the next season. Did you know we are not exempt from this change? “Scientists have shown that mood can change with the seasons, as well as metabolism (it's easier to gain weight in the winter). The activity of human genes also changes with the seasons, and so can immune system activity,” says the Huffington Post (12.14..2017). All of us living in a northern climate know someone suffering from seasonal affective disorder. To add more change, Covid-19 has brought additional challenges, limiting our ability to do many of the things that help bring life into balance as the seasons change. How can our spiritual life help us manage these changes? God’s grace is perpetual and not affected by seasons. With the many ways we are called to be good stewards, how are we are being called to pause and focus our stewardship on our faith community - fellow St. Tim’s parishioners - and also on ourselves? • First of all, take care of yourself. Take care of your body, mind, and spirit at

these times of transition in nature. As we see both animals and vegetation adjust, how do we respond while our world may appear to move even faster with school resuming and our work bringing us more demands? Now is the time to call upon God to bring us into balance with more reflection, meditation, and prayer. Allow yourself time daily to slow down, reflect, and seek God’s guidance.

• Take care of each other. Even if we are distant, we can still be close to our loved ones and fellow parishioners with a call, Zoom get together, or a basket of homemade goodies and a note left on a door step. Reflect on those you know well with special challenges this time of the year in this unique time. What would cheer them up and bring them to a good place? A favorite scripture passage? An old photo you found of moments shared together? A request you have for help that will restore their sense of worth?

Be a good steward of yourself and others as we change with the seasons.

Stewardship at St. Timothy’s

Worship and belief are the

roots that bring forth stewardship. Our fellowship

community, filled with prayer and gratitude, has a long-

standing tradition of sharing what we have with others

through the giving of oneself in generosity, action and

involvement, now and into the future. Celebrate with us!

Be a steward of St. Timothy Church.

Our stewardship committee: • Hien Dang • Jeannette Hadsall • Mary Rose Iten • Marylin LeVoir • Kellie McLaughlin • Colleen Peppard

What’s stewing at St. Timothy’s… a look at stewardship as a way of life.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend A Marriage Encounter Weekend is a private weekend away that allows a husband and wife to focus on each other. Couples who participate in Marriage Encounter have a lower divorce rate, fellowship with other couples, and deepen in their sacramental understanding of marriage. The next available Weekends are October 9-11, 2020 and February 12-14, 2021, both in Buffalo, MN. For more information, visit: twincitieswwme.org To register, contact applications@twincitieswwme.org , 612.756.8720.

“Bringing Them Home” – interring of cremains Catholic Cemeteries is offering an opportunity to inter the cremains of a deceased loved one. The cremains will be interred in a communal crypt at the Resurrection Chapel Mausoleum in Mendota Heights. Archbishop Hebda will lead a committal service for those remains are interred. The opportunity is open to all – the deceased need not be Catholic to be interred. The cost is $200. To register, contact Sr Fran Donnelly at 651.255.0537. For other questions or needs regarding loss and bereavement, contact Maggie Philbrook.

Season of Creation

More opportunities to attend Mass As a Eucharistic community, we remain united to God and to one another as a parish family even when we cannot gather in the same way. We are glad to provide multiple options for attending weekly liturgy at St. Tim’s to accommodate parishioners’ preferences.

• We will continue Sunday in-person worship every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m in the sanctuary. You can register for a seat on our parish website.

• We are now offering a second in-person Mass every other Saturday at 5 pm (October 3, October 17, et cetera) in the sanctuary. You can register for a seat on our parish website.

• Parking lot Masses will be celebrated (weather permitting) every other Saturday at 5 p.m.: September 26, October 10, and October 24. Registration will open on our website at 8 a.m. the Monday before the Mass. Worship aids for this Mass are available on our website for you to pull up on your devices or print off at home before you come.

• Streaming Mass will continue to be offered every Saturday at 5 p.m. on both the Church of St Timo-thy Facebook page and on our YouTube. The recording is available after the stream on both Facebook and YouTube.

• If you would like to offer to help with check in and seating at Saturday and Sunday in-person Masses, contact Bill at 763.784.1329.

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The Season of Creation is a global, ecumenical effort to pray for and with Earth, our common home. Following Pope Francis’ three-part spiritual ex-exercise of prayer close to nature, reflection on our lifestyle, and restorative action, Fr Joe has been posting daily reflections. They can be viewed on our website at https://churchofsttimothy.com/season-of-creation The Season of Creation will culminate on Octo-ber 4, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the pa-tron saint of ecology. It’s not too late to join in Fr Joe’s weekly gath-erings for the Season of Creation which draw of Pope Francis’ weekly reflections entitled “Healing for the World.” The group meets via Zoom on Wednesday evenings are and open to all. If you are interested in registering, email.sttimothychurch@churchofsttimothy.com.

We were created not to be tyrants, but to be at the heart of a network of life made up of millions of species lovingly joined together for us by our Crea-tor. Now is the time to rediscover our vocation as children of God, brothers and sisters, and stewards of creation…I strongly encourage the faithful to pray in these days that... are being celebrated as a Season of Creation. - Pope Francis

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Mission Statement We are a progressive, welcoming Catholic community that values full participation in worship and community service.

We commit to being a peace-loving, Eucharistic community providing integrated faith formation and applying gospel values to daily living.

Office hours: Monday, through Thursday 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Saturday closed Sunday closed Mass schedule: *ASL Interpreter at 8:30 a.m. Mass*

Saturday evening: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: *8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Weekdays: Tues-Friday, (Comm Service Monday) 9:00 a.m.

Holydays: variable

Rosary: Weekdays 8:30 a.m. in parish center chapel

Sacrament of Reconciliation Individual: Saturday following 5:00 p.m. Mass Penitential prayer service: variable

Prayer requests: Call 763.717.1730 or 651.233.9622

Communion for the homebound: Contact Maggie Philbrook at the parish office.

Baptisms: Parents must attend a pre-baptism class. Call the parish office for scheduling. Weddings: Arrangements must be made at least six months prior to the wedding.

Parish Staff

Pastor Fr. Joe Whalen Deacon Tom Quayle Deacon/marriage ministry Joe Frederick Director of Administration and Finance Cathy Sullivan Stewardship and Development Director David Bach Bookkeeper Libby Huebner Maintenance Director Barry Schuetzler Director of Liturgy and Music Bill Steffl Coordinator of Liturgical Music Therese Jorgensen Junior and Senior High Youth Minister Kristen Neuman Basket programs Margaret Kelly Coordinator for Children’s Ministries; Baptism prep Kristen Raaen Pastoral Minister; Befrienders Maggie Philbrook Bulletin editor/Communications Director Rhonda Miska Receptionists Jill Hanson, Mary Kalk Database coordinator Joy Heifort

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