“Good St. Joseph, Pray For Us”

St. Joseph Red Lake Falls

St. Joseph Brooks

Weekend Mass Times St. Joseph RLF

Saturday 5:30 pm Sunday 10 am

St. Joseph Brooks Sunday 8 am

Staff Fr. Bob Schreiner, Pastor

frschreiner@go2joseph.org Dcn. John Bruggeman, Deacon

deacon@go2joseph.org Sherry Knott, Music

Faith Formation Coordinator sherry@go2joseph.org

Teresa Schafer, Bookkeeper teresa@go2joseph.org

Deb Peterson, Secretary deb@go2joseph.org

Parish Office

Hours 9 am-3 pm Monday-Thursday

Phone 218.253.2188 112 Edward Ave-PO Box 400 Red Lake Falls, MN 56750

www.go2joseph.org

April 15, 2018 - 3rd Sunday of Easter

CREDO: A New Evangelization Witness

by Fr. Bob Schreiner

This coming Monday-Wednesday, Bishop Hoeppner has required attendance at

a 3-day meeting for priests on the topic of "Forming Intentional Presbyterates,"

which is to be led by a priest of the Archdiocese of Louisville by the name of

Fr. Ronald Knott. It is my understanding that the Bishop has convened this

special meeting with this specific topic as a response to varied reports coming

to him over the past year from the regular deanery gatherings of priests which

the Bishop also requires priests to attend. It would seem that it has been inter-

preted that some of the priests of the diocese feel that there is currently a divi-

sion and alienation that is being experienced among the priests. This work-

shop, it seems, has thus has been mandated in response. I invite your prayers

for the coming days, that whatever may be ailing the priests of the Diocese of

Crookston may be brought to light in truth and charity and that a truly spiritual

renewal may be inaugurated among us; and that the freedom of grace may lib-

erate what binds us from forming a natural and authentic unity.

I want to sincerely thank you for your continuing love and care for me - for

which I am terribly humbled. My back began going out Easter Sunday

morning and began recovering in earnest about Friday; and what ended up

being diagnosed as a severe onset of gout in my right foot began around

Wednesday of last week and peaked around Monday. Your prayers throughout

were deeply appreciated. And I am again so very grateful that Fr. Mario came

to my rescue for the weekend; and for Deacon John and the staff covering all

other things. As it turned out - I wasn't able to move about without significant

pain (at least from this wimp's point of view!) from about Friday evening until

Tuesday morning. Medications begun Sunday quickly began to take their

effect.

Please know that I offered the experience as an intercession for the many of

you who live with chronic pain all the time and for whom medical intervention

will not provide ultimate relief as it has for me. For you I prayed the prayer I

learned this past pilgrimage from Sister Lucia of Fatima when offering up

sufferings in intercession. As the Blessed Mother taught her to pray: "O Jesus,

it is for love of you; for the conversion of sinners; and for reparation for sins

against the Immaculate Heart."

Amen.

This Week: April 9—15, 2018

Monday, April 16 Acts 6:8-15; Jn 6:22-29 8:00 am Reconciliation —RLF 8:30 am Mass—RLF †Eugene Schafer by Sue Harmoning 3:00-9:00 pm Adoration—RLF

Tuesday, April 17 Acts 7:51-8:1a; Jn 6:30-35 9:00 am—9:00 pm Adoration in RLF 1:00 pm Sewing Angels in St. Dorothy Room Wednesday, April 18 Acts 8:1b-8; Jn 6:35-40 6:00 pm Reconciliation—RLF 6:30 pm Mass—RLF †Walter Marion Lambert by Kevin & Deb Amiot 6:30 pm Faith Formation (6-11th)-RLF 7:00 pm REBOOT in Thief River Falls 9-11th

Thursday, April 19 Acts 8:26-40; Jn 6:44-51 8:00 am Reconciliation—Brooks 8:30 am Mass—Brooks †Leonard Boucher by Delores Boucher 10:00 am Mass at Sunview †Alfred Seeger Sr. by Richard P. Seeger 7:00 pm Choir—RLF Friday, April 20 Acts 9:1-20; Jn 6:52-59 8:00 am Reconciliation—RLF 8:30 am Mass-RLF †John Getzin by Linus & Bev Schmitz 9:00 am– 9 pm Adoration—RLF Saturday, April 21 Feast of Saint Anselm Acts 9:31-42; Jn 6:60-69 8:00 am Adoration —Brooks No Children’s Choir—RLF previously scheduled 2:00 pm—NFP Classes by Mitch & Lee Walski 5:00 pm Reconciliation—RLF 5:30 pm Mass in RLF †Brian Schmitz by Ed & Cecilia Pettit

Sunday, April 22—Fourth Sunday of Easter Acts 4:8-12; 1 Jn 3:1-2; Jn 10:11-18 7:30 am Reconciliation—Brooks 8:00 am Mass in Brooks Pro Populo 9:00—12:30 pm Pancake Breakfast—Brooks (Kids for a Cause) 10:00 am Mass in RLF †Raymond Miller by Family 5:00 pm Annual Past Grand Knight Banquet-RLF

Church Support for the Week of April 8, 2018 — RLF

Brooks

April 21 –22 2018

5:30 pm MASS in RLF Hospitality: Hunter Grenier / Bill Moser Jr. Servers: Clara, Evan & Gavin Girdler Readers: 1) Steve Philion 2) Bev Philion Communion: Julie Moser / Rosalyn Korbel-Knutson / Bill Moser Sacristan: John & Joanne Covlin

8:00am MASS in Brooks Hospitality: Rodney Duden / Bryan Paradis Greeters: Ray & Marilyn Fisher Servers: Donovan Clifton & Will Gieseke Reader: Cindy Determan Communion: Sylvia Majeres / Barb Schmitz / Bernie Rosten / Judy Morinville Counters: Pam Gieseke / Pam Paradis Sacristan: Joanne Bradley Coffee & Rolls: Jess & Heidi Determan Family

10:00am MASS in RLF

Rosary Leader (9:30) Mary Ann Benoit Hospitality: Brayden Swendra / Bruce & Pam Columbus / Jonathan Renner Servers: Mikayla & Brandon Wiskow Readers: 1)Diana Stich 2) Terry Weiss Communion: Terry & Linda Nelson / Janet & Dar-rell Wiskow / Mary Ann Benoit Sacristan: Tim & Janet Hagl Homebound: Dan & Mary Lou Schmitz

Next Groups to Serve: Brooks: St. Mary’s Group

Red Lake Falls: Group #12

Ministry Schedule

Offertory $4,859.56

Building $207.00

OND $30.00

Easter $393.00

Religious Ed $60.00

YTD $181,594.03

Offertory $890.00

Building $25.00

YTD $39,995.92.

Please pray for- Sarah (Olson) Talle, Susan Olson, Matt Regan, Jannelle Knott, Sr. Lucille Schafer, Sr. Evelyn Strei, Hunter Vatthauer, Larry Olson, Doug Peterson, Les Arlt, Vern Gagnon, Marty Hogenson, Mary

Ann Schafer, Tim Novak, Larry Schafer, Gerald Hoff, Dick & Grant Gunderson, Katsuko Fukasawa, Cecilia Pettit, Emma Kees, Lawrence Knott, Jordyn Knott, Leona Hofius, Joan Gould, Del Determan, Bonnie Olson, Carol Proulx, Tom Schmitz, Tim Guillemette, Debbie Benoit, Sharon (Loeffler) Bredemeier, Meloni Rasmussen, Liz Herding, our Military, retired priests and all receiving the prayer blankets made by our Sewing Angels. Blankets are available in both parishes for you to pass along to those you know who need prayers. Names to this list are added at the request of the individual or by family on behalf of the individual. The name remains on the list unless and until we are contacted and told to take it off.

www.go2joseph.org

News and Notes

In Memoriam:

NOW HIRING! – Diocese of Crookston: Formator for

Discipleship in Adults and Youth This position will execute the vision of forming disciples

rooted in the Gospel and guided by the vision of Pope Fran-cis from The Joy of the Gospel. This person will serve pastors, parish staffs, parish leadership, and parishioners in the Diocese of Crookston to respond to the call to be intentional disciples, to evangelize and reach out to fallen away Catho-lics, and to evangelize the increasing numbers who have no religious identity. Applicants should have education and experience in such areas as service, catechesis, youth minis-try, parish ministry, etc. The qualifying candidate needs to be a practicing Catholic who has an understanding of the teach-ings of the Catholic Church and the desire to promote them. This position is full time with competitive salary and benefits. Send resume and three references to: Msgr. Michael Foltz, Diocese of Crookston, P.O. Box 610, Crookston, MN 56716 or by email to: mfoltz@crookston.org. Interviews begin April 25th, 2018.

St. Joseph Sewing Angels will be sewing Tuesday, April 17th, 1:00 pm in the St. Dorothy Room. New members are always welcome.

We Welcome into the community of the Church Cayden Lee Foster, child of Christopher and Stephanie, through the Waters of Baptism. May he always walk as a child of the Light.

Upcoming Marriage St. Joseph’s Parishes pray for Miranda Lill and Luke Dillman as they will be united in Marriage at St. Joseph-Brooks, Saturday April 21.

Construction Account +Jeannette Ste. Marie by Larry & Gemma Johnson, Danny & Wendy Swendra +Cal Harmoning by Al & Lois Remick +Kathleen Amiot by Paulette Hanson, Bob Schafer, Jim & Waivel Johanneck, Jim Stich Music Fund +Jeannette Ste. Marie by Larry & Gemma Johnson St. Joseph’s Youth Fund +Cal Harmoning by Doug & Deb Derosier

St. Joseph Cemetery—Brooks +Karen Swendra, +Darrell Grimm, +Wayne Delage, +Jeannette Ste. Marie by Clarence & Dianne Gagner +Karen Swendra by Pam Paradis Prayer Blankets +Kathleeen Amiot by Joe & Vicki Ste. Marie, Vern & Val Gagnon, Helen Schmitz, George & Diana Proulx, Jerry & Markie Schindler, Jim & Donna Rystad +Karen Swendra by Jim & Donna Rystad +Cal Harmoning by Jim & Donna Rystad +Al Paquin by Jim & Donna Rystad +Jeannette Ste. Marie by Jim & Donna Rystad Music Fund +Kathleen Amiot by Leo Schmitz, Roger & Michelle Johanneck, Shirley Hanson, Judy & Gene Skala, Dolores Schindler, Monica Stephens, Elaine Miller, Leonard & Darlene Huot +Karen Swendra by Joel & Judy Schmitz St. Joseph Cemetery-RLF +Kathleen Amiot by Jeff & Ingrid Remick +Karen Swendra by Kelli & Andy Brateng, David & Vicki Ste. Marie Guild Project +Kathleen Amiot by Pete & Kathy Stich, Linus & Bev Schmitz RE/Faith Formation +Kathleen Amiot by Marcel & Jean LaJesse, Don & Karen Schirrick

“Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, „Peace be with you.‟ But they were startled and fright-ened…” – LUKE 24:36-37

Throughout the day we have many opportunities to “see the face of Jesus” in others and to “be the face of Jesus” to others. Do we take that opportunity to pro-vide “peace” to those we encounter or are we afraid of what others will think of us and do nothing? Pray for the strength to live a “God-centered” life and not a “self-centered” life.

The Pope's Monthly Intention for April For those who have Responsibility in Economic Matters That economists may have the courage to reject any econ-

omy of exclusion and know how to open new paths.

Parish Office: 112 Edward Ave NW—Red Lake Falls, MN 56750 Phone 218-253-2188 www.go2joseph.org

Fr. Bob Schreiner: frschreiner@go2joseph.org; Deacon John Bruggeman: deacon@go2joseph.org;

Deb Peterson: deb@go2joseph.org; Teresa Schafer: teresa@go2joseph.org; Sherry Knott: sherry@go2joseph.org

This WEEK!!!!

It’s “REBOOT LIVE” with Chris Stefanick! April 18, 2018, 7:00 pm 7:00—9:30 pm at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church Thief River Falls, MN Tickets are pre-sold for $22 each. Contact St. Bernard’s at 681-3571 for tickets or purchase online at reallifecatholic.com for this life changing event!

A Beginning Experience Weekend will be held June 22 - 24, 2018, at Hankinson Retreat Center. "Beginning Experience" is a support program offered by the Catholic Church and open to divorced, widowed, and separated persons of all Faiths, or no Faith. For more information, or to register, contact Matt Tedrick (701-541-6095) or Marlene Wilde (218-998-4300) wild@prtel.com and/or the website beginningexperi-ence-easternnd.org.

Come Grow with us Life Care Pregnancy Center invites you to the 14th Annual Fundraising Banquet with Featured Speaker Renee Rongen Thursday, April 26th. Huck Olson Memorial Civic Center, 501 Brooks Ave., Thief River Falls, MN. Social and Seating begins at 6:00 pm Dinner and Program 7:00 to 9:00 pm An opportunity to make a financial gift will be extended. Please contact the LCPC at 218-681-1279 for purchasing tickets. Adults only please, as seating is limited. (Semi-formal attire)

Victim Assistance Statement of the Diocese of Crookston If you or someone you know has been the victim of sexual misconduct on the part of a priest, deacon or individual representing the Diocese of Crookston, its parishes, or its schools, please contact Cindy Hulst, LSW, the diocesan Victim’s Assistance -Coordinator at 218-281-7895. (24 Hour confidential number).

Brooks "Kids For a Cause” Pancake Breakfast St. Joseph's Brooks Sunday, April 22nd, 9am-12:30pm

Serving Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Fruit

There will also be a craft and bake sale.

All funds will go to the Batey Relief Water Project in the Dominican. Thank you for all your support and helping those most in need!

Gladys LaCrosse Mother’s

Day Project On Mother’s Day weekend, May 12th and 13th, the Catholic Daugh-ters Court St. Cecelia #2025 will be handing out flowers after both

Masses to all mothers and collecting donations for MCCL-Minnesota Citizens Concerned For Life. Gladys LaCrosse was the founder and chairperson of this project for Court St. Cecelia. Please be generous in donating to MCCL which promotes life from conception till natural death for all. Thank you and Happy Mother’s Day from Court St. Cecelia.

2018 MARCH CAMPAIGN FINAL UPDATE:

March 1-4 - 20.15 lbs. of food and $680 March 5-11 - 126.5 lbs. of food and $100 March 12-18 - 5 lbs. of food and $700 March 19-25 - 92.85 lbs. of food and $472 March 26-April 1 - 208.1 lbs. of food and $1,900 April 2-April 8 - 102.05 lbs. of food and $320 TOTALS = 554.65 lbs. of food and $4,202 We are truly grateful for the tremendous support of prayers and donations of grocery items and money we have received throughout the March Campaign! May God bless you abundantly for your generosity!! Minne-sota FoodShare will be contacting us in August to inform us of the amount that will be awarded to the Red Lake Falls Food Shelf Based on our donations and client usage. With thanks for your past and present support, The Red Lake Falls Food Shelf