ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER & HOLY FAMILY 6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Council MeetingsCouncil MeetingsCouncil Meetings

SJW MISSION QUILTING GROUP: Mon., May 6 at 1 p.m. in the rectory. Call Joan at 388-5986.

ECHO FOOD SHELF (SJW): Items needed this week: peanut butter & baby foods. Last week:12lbs.

ROSARY: Join us Sundays at 10 a.m. in the SJW cry room and Thursdays after the 12:05 p.m. Mass.

HF WOMEN’S GROUP MEETING: Monday, May 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the church basement.

CLUSTER FINANCES—We are dipping danger-ously below our expected budgets in both parishes. Please be generous and responsible stewards of your treasure. We should return a fair amount to the work of the One who gives us so much.

READERS AT HOLY FAMILY—We are in need of people to read at Sunday Masses. Please call the offices to be placed on the schedule.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES SPECIAL COLLECTION: May 11 & 12. Envelope provided in your packet.

THANK YOU, LADIES—Thank you very much to the women of the parish who generously donated cakes for the recent funerals. Do stop into the kitchen and pick up your cake pan.

PLASTIC CONTAINERS WANTED—SJW is in need of ice cream buckets or other large plastic containers for leftover food. Please leave them on the counter in the kitchen.

KEEP THE MISSIONS IN MIND THIS SPRING—When doing your spring house cleaning or going to garage sales, watch for large pieces of material, especially flannel, or yarn that the mission quilting and knitting groups could use. THANK YOU!

The Mission Trip Pancake Breakfast raised $1,000! The Mission Trip Pancake Breakfast raised $1,000! Thanks to all who came and supported us!Thanks to all who came and supported us!----DarickDarick

Area Events, Notices, Etc. KIDS AGAINST HUNGER VOLUNTEER DATES: Tues., May 14, 9-11am and Thurs., May 16, 3-5pm. Call Judy at 625-8323 for more info.

MOTHER DAUGHTER LUNCHEON—The Diocese of Winona cordially invites all women and young la-dies to celebrate motherhood and the dignity of every woman Sat., May 18, 10:30am at SS Peter & Paul. Mass celebrated by Bishop Quinn followed by a fabulous luncheon and presentation. RSVP as soon as you can! Theresa Martin: ENDOW@dow.org.

PRINCIPAL WANTED for St. Mary’s Catholic School in Owatonna. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and letter of interest to Heather Lenz, heatherlenz@charter.net. Applications will be accepted until close of business on May 15.

PART-TIME PRINCIPAL WANTED for St. Isidore School, Lytomysl starting Fall 2013. K-12 Principal License or Master’s Degree in Education preferred. Candidate must be a practicing Catholic. For full description, visit: stisidoreschool.webs.com.

SUMMER SPLASH WITH THE NOTRE DAMES—A camp for girls completing 6th-8th grade and their moms. Held at Good Counsel Campus, it begins at 1pm Fri., June 21 and ends at 6pm Sat., June 22. Cost is $60 per mother/daughter pair. Includes activi-ties designed to strengthen connections while provid-ing an inside look at the Sisters’ lives. See www.ssnd.org/summersplash.

Spiritually Adopt a Baby MONTH ONE—“MY HEART IS BEATING!”

Your spiritually adopted baby has been quite active over the past month. Already your baby is 10,000 times bigger than at conception. Your baby has developed the foundations of his brain, spinal cord, and nervous system by the 20th day. His heart began to beat on the 21st day, pumping blood through its own circulatory system and the blood type can be different from his mother’s. Your baby is most vulnerable during the next month of being aborted. Pray that the Lord of Life might move the heart of his mother to give him the most precious gift of all—life.

HF FINANCE COUNCIL

Tuesday, May 7 at 6:00 p.m.

JOINT PASTORAL COUNCIL

Tuesday, May 7 at 7:00 p.m.—HF

SJW FINANCE COUNCIL

Wednesday, May 8 at 12:45 p.m.

JOINT LITURGY COMMITTEE

Thursday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m.—SJW

May 5, 2013 6th Sunday of Easter

Pastor’s Corner The Pharisees, during the time of

Jesus, believed that the Torah was

eternal and the Law was delivered

once and for all. Jesus, however,

sums up all the good that was and

will be and so replaces the Torah.

Today’s gospel shows Jesus promis-

ing the coming of the Holy Spirit, the “advocate” and

“comforter” who will guide the apostles – and the

Church through them – in all truth. We are that

Church and although often ridiculed and persecuted

and labeled “reactionary” when we speak out in the

name of truth, we must remain true to the liberating

revelation of Jesus Christ. He still guides the Church

as the Holy Spirit is still with us. The gospel is joy-

filled and liberating if only we follow it. Regardless of

the worlds’ opposition and the hurt it can cause, let

us remain firm in our commitment. Let us live in

confidence that the Lord is with us. God bless and

guide you all.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERSQUESTIONS & ANSWERS Q. Were St. Barnabas and St. Mark among the

original Apostles?

A. Well, St. Mark, evangelist and bishop of Alexan-

dria, was one of the seventy disciples and his

cousin Barnabas was one of the earliest Apostles

but neither were among the original twelve.

Loyola Catholic School News Discover the Difference at Loyola Catholic School

State of the School Meeting/Meet & Greet for Fr.

Schneider and Sam Cotton—Wed., May 8 at 6:45pm in the GCC Cafeteria. Refreshments will be

served.

LCS provides an enriching, faith-based educa-

tion—We are now accepting enrollment for the 2013-2014 school year. Call 388-2997 for more info.

To all of our students receiving the

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Holy Family:

Olivia Harazin Briana Tauer

Maria Ramirez

St. Joseph the Worker: Brynn Bohlke Nicklaus Leiferman

Katherine Brandel Alexis Nowacki

Thomas Burkhardt Megan Opie

Emily Coudron Rayph Miller

Angela Dickhudt Julia Schumacher

Malorie Herding Kiearra Wilmes

Aidan Keene Aries Jo Woitas

Zachary Lebens

Holy Family:

Caleb Davis Nathan Neitzel

Bradly Helder Megan Schroeder

Lauren Hesser Maggie Vetch

Levi Marsh Ashlie Wiens

Nick Meixell

St. Joseph the Worker:

Megan Burkhardt Sarah Molitor

Elizabeth Cullen Breanna Naylor

Abbey Dickhudt Jacob Peller

Albert Fischer Bree Sparks

Amber Johnson Rebecca Weber

Thomas McDermott Sarah Wendlandt

To all of our students celebrating the

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Vacation Bible School An Epic Bible Adventure Awaits

for Preschoolers-5th Graders

June 17-21, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Join this surprising adventure filled with amazing experiments, wild games, incredible music, and lip smacking snacks. Registration forms available at all church entrances. Please register by May 31.

VBS Volunteers Wanted: Station Leaders Crew Leaders

Crew Assistants (Crew assistants may be as young as 6th grade)

Contact Barb Wendlandt at 546-3843 or 3807348

MAY 5, 2013 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

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Tuesday, May 7: Weekday HF 8:30am - †Mary Ann Sandt SJW 12:05pm - Mass of Thanksgiving

Wednesday, May 8: Weekday SJW 12:05pm - †Kenneth Hiniker

Thursday, May 9: Weekday HF 8:30am - †Dolores Hill SJW 12:05pm - †William Marso

Friday, May 10: Weekday SJW 12:05pm - †Patrick Hart

Saturday, May 11: Vigil: 7th Sunday of Easter SJW 5:00pm - †John Stenger

Sunday, May 12: 7th Sunday of Easter SJW 7:30am - For the Parishes HF 9:00am - †Mary A. Grubisic SJW 10:30am - †Carol Breiter Stecker

CONFESSIONS:

HF: Before or after daily Mass, and by appointment. SJW: Saturday 10-11am & 3:45-4:30pm

MASS INTENTIONS

SATURDAY, MAY 11

SJW—5:00 P.M. MASS Reader: Mark Greenwood Servers: Michael Brown, Grace Weir ECM: Sue Liebl, Adrian Goettl, Jan Mountain, Erin Murray, Kris Nelson, Sheryl Peterson Ushers: Scott Peterson, Al Honermann, Thomas McDermott, Michael Platt

SUNDAY, MAY 12

SJW—7:30 A.M. MASS Reader: Joyce Wilcox ECM: Cookie Oberle, Connor Tanhoff Ushers: Terry Siegler, TJ Siegler

HF—9:00 A.M. MASS Reader: David Vetch Servers: Sarah Sickler, Brad Moldan ECM: Jan Anderson, Susan Mucha, Lisa Schultz Ushers: Brian Noyes, Mike Schultz

SJW—10:30 A.M. MASS

Reader: Judy Doyle Servers: Logan Gunther, Alyssa Haley, Jacob Haley

ECM: Shelly Nachreiner, Susan Peller, Sarah Peller Darick Bloom, Shannon Rausch

Ushers: Ron Evan, Randy Haley, Jacob Peller, Rich Peller

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER

April 28, 2013 So far this fiscal year Amt. Rec’d ........ $5,673.65 Amt. Rec’d….$346,818.08 Budget ................ 8,026.00 Budget………..353,144.00 Under Budget…$2,352.35 Under Budget…$ 6,235.92

HOLY FAMILY April 28, 2013 So far this fiscal year Amt. Rec’d ........ $1,852.66 Amt. Rec’d…...$103,917.26 Budget ................ 2,517.00 Budget .............. 110,748.00 Under Budget.…..$664.34 Under Budget….$ 6,830.74

Readings for May 12, 2013 Acts 7:55-60 ▪ Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20

John 17: 20-26

Congratulations to Charles Westermayer

“301” Winner of $100 for April 27th!

Was Jesus Christ Divine? Wednesday, May 22, 6:30 p.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Church, Raymond de Souza will be speaking about the divinity of Jesus. Was this Jewish carpenter really the Son of God in the flesh?

Quo Vadis Days This retreat for young men entering grades 9-12 will be held June 18-21. Spend time hearing the vocation stories of priests of the diocese and enjoying fun with your peers. Registration deadline is June 1. Visit: www.dow.org/Departments/Vocations.aspx.

for those who have entered eternal life…

Mary Lorentz passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2013.

Our deepest sympathy to her family and friends

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Friday, June 28th

Twins vs. Kansas City Royals

Tickets: $43/person (includes bus, sack lunch, soda and beer)

Reservation deadline: May 24th

Tickets must be paid in full to reserve a seat. Call the parish office at 388-3766.

Bus leaves at 4pm from SJW parking lot.

Sponsored by the SJW Men’s Club.

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Events CalendarEvents CalendarEvents Calendar

May 5: First Holy Communion: 9:00 at Holy Family 10:30 at St. Joseph the

Worker May 8: Classroom Catechesis May 11/12: Lock-In. See Mr.

Bloom if you are interested in attending.

May 15: LAST CLASS and

Whole Community Catechesis at Holy Family for BOTH par-ishes from 5:30-7:30. Early registration and teacher ap-preciation will be held. Dinner will be catered from The Lakes

NCYC Deadline

Like SJW/HF Youth Group on facebook for continued updates

and reminders.

FAMILY LIFE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION YOUTH GROUP

Lifelong LearninLifelong LearninLifelong Learninggg 05.05.2013

Religious Education Office:

Darick A. Bloom, Director

Phone: 625-3450

Email: bigd1720@hickorytech.net

Providing

support and

continuing

education for all

parishioners

on their journey

toward God.

Children’s Liturgy Schedule

St. Joseph the Worker Holy Family

May 5-No Children’s Lit

May 12-Angie Schuck

May 5-No Children’s Lit

May 12-Micayla Mann

Mission Trip Pancake Breakfast raised $1,000! Thanks to all who came and supported the Mission Trip Team!—Darick

NCYC 2013 Information for the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis is now available. Please contact Darick if you are interested. Deadline is May 15.

Whole Community Catechesis and last class is

May 15 at Holy Family for both parishes.

Join us for a fun night as we give thanks for a great year and honor our catechists. Early registration discount for next year is available for this

night only! Hope to see you there!

Greetings,

Congratulations to our Confirmation and First Communion students! It was truly an honor working with these wonderful individuals who are such great assets not only to our parish family but to our community as well. I’m not only thankful for the students and the great commitment they made to the program, but also the parents, the first teachers of the faith. They help guide and strengthen their children’s faith as they grow in their daily walk of knowing, loving, and serving our Lord. During the Easter season, we sing Psalm 118, “This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad!” These are beautiful days to rejoice for the great gifts our Lord gave us in the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and in the Holy Eucharist. Let us continue to pray for our Confirmation and First Communion students. May they be ever mindful of God’s presence within their lives as they seek to know, love, and serve him all the days of their lives.

Peace and prayers,

Mr. Bloom

ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER & HOLY FAMILY 6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Council MeetingsCouncil MeetingsCouncil Meetings

SJW MISSION QUILTING GROUP: Mon., May 6 at 1 p.m. in the rectory. Call Joan at 388-5986.

ECHO FOOD SHELF (SJW): Items needed this week: peanut butter & baby foods. Last week:12lbs.

ROSARY: Join us Sundays at 10 a.m. in the SJW cry room and Thursdays after the 12:05 p.m. Mass.

HF WOMEN’S GROUP MEETING: Monday, May 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the church basement.

CLUSTER FINANCES—We are dipping danger-ously below our expected budgets in both parishes. Please be generous and responsible stewards of your treasure. We should return a fair amount to the work of the One who gives us so much.

READERS AT HOLY FAMILY—We are in need of people to read at Sunday Masses. Please call the offices to be placed on the schedule.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES SPECIAL COLLECTION: May 11 & 12. Envelope provided in your packet.

THANK YOU, LADIES—Thank you very much to the women of the parish who generously donated cakes for the recent funerals. Do stop into the kitchen and pick up your cake pan.

PLASTIC CONTAINERS WANTED—SJW is in need of ice cream buckets or other large plastic containers for leftover food. Please leave them on the counter in the kitchen.

KEEP THE MISSIONS IN MIND THIS SPRING—When doing your spring house cleaning or going to garage sales, watch for large pieces of material, especially flannel, or yarn that the mission quilting and knitting groups could use. THANK YOU!

The Mission Trip Pancake Breakfast raised $1,000! The Mission Trip Pancake Breakfast raised $1,000! Thanks to all who came and supported us!Thanks to all who came and supported us!----DarickDarick

Area Events, Notices, Etc. KIDS AGAINST HUNGER VOLUNTEER DATES: Tues., May 14, 9-11am and Thurs., May 16, 3-5pm. Call Judy at 625-8323 for more info.

MOTHER DAUGHTER LUNCHEON—The Diocese of Winona cordially invites all women and young la-dies to celebrate motherhood and the dignity of every woman Sat., May 18, 10:30am at SS Peter & Paul. Mass celebrated by Bishop Quinn followed by a fabulous luncheon and presentation. RSVP as soon as you can! Theresa Martin: ENDOW@dow.org.

PRINCIPAL WANTED for St. Mary’s Catholic School in Owatonna. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and letter of interest to Heather Lenz, heatherlenz@charter.net. Applications will be accepted until close of business on May 15.

PART-TIME PRINCIPAL WANTED for St. Isidore School, Lytomysl starting Fall 2013. K-12 Principal License or Master’s Degree in Education preferred. Candidate must be a practicing Catholic. For full description, visit: stisidoreschool.webs.com.

SUMMER SPLASH WITH THE NOTRE DAMES—A camp for girls completing 6th-8th grade and their moms. Held at Good Counsel Campus, it begins at 1pm Fri., June 21 and ends at 6pm Sat., June 22. Cost is $60 per mother/daughter pair. Includes activi-ties designed to strengthen connections while provid-ing an inside look at the Sisters’ lives. See www.ssnd.org/summersplash.

Spiritually Adopt a Baby MONTH ONE—“MY HEART IS BEATING!”

Your spiritually adopted baby has been quite active over the past month. Already your baby is 10,000 times bigger than at conception. Your baby has developed the foundations of his brain, spinal cord, and nervous system by the 20th day. His heart began to beat on the 21st day, pumping blood through its own circulatory system and the blood type can be different from his mother’s. Your baby is most vulnerable during the next month of being aborted. Pray that the Lord of Life might move the heart of his mother to give him the most precious gift of all—life.

HF FINANCE COUNCIL

Tuesday, May 7 at 6:00 p.m.

JOINT PASTORAL COUNCIL

Tuesday, May 7 at 7:00 p.m.—HF

SJW FINANCE COUNCIL

Wednesday, May 8 at 12:45 p.m.

JOINT LITURGY COMMITTEE

Thursday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m.—SJW

May 5, 2013 6th Sunday of Easter

Pastor’s Corner The Pharisees, during the time of

Jesus, believed that the Torah was

eternal and the Law was delivered

once and for all. Jesus, however,

sums up all the good that was and

will be and so replaces the Torah.

Today’s gospel shows Jesus promis-

ing the coming of the Holy Spirit, the “advocate” and

“comforter” who will guide the apostles – and the

Church through them – in all truth. We are that

Church and although often ridiculed and persecuted

and labeled “reactionary” when we speak out in the

name of truth, we must remain true to the liberating

revelation of Jesus Christ. He still guides the Church

as the Holy Spirit is still with us. The gospel is joy-

filled and liberating if only we follow it. Regardless of

the worlds’ opposition and the hurt it can cause, let

us remain firm in our commitment. Let us live in

confidence that the Lord is with us. God bless and

guide you all.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERSQUESTIONS & ANSWERS Q. Were St. Barnabas and St. Mark among the

original Apostles?

A. Well, St. Mark, evangelist and bishop of Alexan-

dria, was one of the seventy disciples and his

cousin Barnabas was one of the earliest Apostles

but neither were among the original twelve.

Loyola Catholic School News Discover the Difference at Loyola Catholic School

State of the School Meeting/Meet & Greet for Fr.

Schneider and Sam Cotton—Wed., May 8 at 6:45pm in the GCC Cafeteria. Refreshments will be

served.

LCS provides an enriching, faith-based educa-

tion—We are now accepting enrollment for the 2013-2014 school year. Call 388-2997 for more info.

To all of our students receiving the

SSSACRAMENTACRAMENTACRAMENT OFOFOF CCCONFIRMATIONONFIRMATIONONFIRMATION

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Holy Family:

Olivia Harazin Briana Tauer

Maria Ramirez

St. Joseph the Worker: Brynn Bohlke Nicklaus Leiferman

Katherine Brandel Alexis Nowacki

Thomas Burkhardt Megan Opie

Emily Coudron Rayph Miller

Angela Dickhudt Julia Schumacher

Malorie Herding Kiearra Wilmes

Aidan Keene Aries Jo Woitas

Zachary Lebens

Holy Family:

Caleb Davis Nathan Neitzel

Bradly Helder Megan Schroeder

Lauren Hesser Maggie Vetch

Levi Marsh Ashlie Wiens

Nick Meixell

St. Joseph the Worker:

Megan Burkhardt Sarah Molitor

Elizabeth Cullen Breanna Naylor

Abbey Dickhudt Jacob Peller

Albert Fischer Bree Sparks

Amber Johnson Rebecca Weber

Thomas McDermott Sarah Wendlandt

To all of our students celebrating the

SSSACRAMENTACRAMENTACRAMENT OFOFOF FFFIRSTIRSTIRST CCCOMMUNIONOMMUNIONOMMUNION

Vacation Bible School An Epic Bible Adventure Awaits

for Preschoolers-5th Graders

June 17-21, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Join this surprising adventure filled with amazing experiments, wild games, incredible music, and lip smacking snacks. Registration forms available at all church entrances. Please register by May 31.

VBS Volunteers Wanted: Station Leaders Crew Leaders

Crew Assistants (Crew assistants may be as young as 6th grade)

Contact Barb Wendlandt at 546-3843 or 3807348