AUGUST 27, 2017 TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY...

PASTOR’S CORNER Twenty-first Sunday of the Year – Every one of us is a

sinner in need of God’s mercy and grace in our lives. As hard as we try, we will fail to live as God asks us to live at one point or another, and probably many more times as well. What is truly amazing for us is that through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Father has bestowed on the world His gifts of reconciliation and forgiveness.

The Church, founded on the rock of Peter, is the privileged mediator of these gifts. This week, give thanks to God for these gifts by going to confession or by asking for forgiveness for someone who may be affected by your sinful choices.

Ready or not…here they come! – This week we welcome back the teachers of both Saints Peter & Paul School and Saint Boniface School. The priests and deacons will be hosting a welcome back lunch for them as well as all the members of the parish staffs during this week. Please keep our teachers, and all teachers, in prayer that they may be the best witnesses of Christ for our young people as possible.

The presiders’ schedule – Thank you for your patience this summer as we have been working out a presider schedule that works, given the changes occurring throughout the course of the summer. I firmly believe now we have a rotation that is going to be sustainable. Over the course of three weeks (or six on Sunday mornings at Saint Boniface), you should see Fathers Cletus, Isaiah or me. During the week, we have worked it out so that each priest has one regular day off and the flexibility to cover for one another as needed. The Transition Team reminded me frequently that we need to prepare for the future with a schedule that is sustainable over the next five to ten years. I think we have created such a schedule—it just took a while to work out how the presiders fit in to it.

Rich Spring Prairie Catholic Community

AUGUST 27, 2017—TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

CHURCH OF SAINTS PETER AND PAUL - CHURCH OF SAINT BONIFACE - CHURCH OF SAINT JAMES

Words of thanks – This weekend and the past two weekends have been filled with lots of activity in the Rich Spring Prairie Catholic Community. As we know it takes the hands and talents of entire parish to pull off such great events. Thank you for your support of your parish and the other parishes in the RSPCC. While the accounts and bills may take a few weeks to get settled, these events are always successful when we come together. Thank you for making the Annual Pork Chop Feed, Boni-Fest and Quilt Bingo successes.

Prayers for a safe final weekend of (academic) summer – As you and your family are making plans for the Labor Day weekend, let us hold each other in prayer that all may have a safe and festive time.

Funerals and Daily Masses – With three resident priests we will continue to have the regular daily Mass when a funeral is scheduled. We recognize that not everyone can attend every funeral.

Patience, apologies and gratitude – I am truly grateful for everyone’s patience and understanding with me and everyone as we have been working through our transition. I certainly recognize not everything has gone as smoothly as I had hoped, and I have made several mistakes along the way. I am truly sorry for these oversights on my part. It was not an intentional statement on any one or any parish. It was simply me falling into a familiar old pattern rather than embracing the new. Like all of you, I am working hard on changing.

- Pat Marrin, Celebration.org

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MASS SCHEDULE Saturday, August 26 4:00 PM - Saints Peter & Paul Reconciliation 4:30 PM - Saint Boniface Reconciliation 5:00 PM - Saints Peter & Paul, †John Nathan, Anniv - FC 5:30 PM - Saint Boniface - FI L&D of Schmitt, Johannes, Kern Families 7:15 PM - Saint James Reconciliation 7:30 PM - Saint James, †Roman & †Marie Schmitt - FM

Sunday, August 27 8:00 AM - Saint Boniface, †Edward Fink - FN 8:15 AM - Saint James Reconciliation 8:30 AM - Saint James, For the Parish - FC 10:00 AM - Saints Peter & Paul - FI †Joe & †Betty Virnig Victor & Delores Schmitz 60 Wedding Anniv 10:30 AM - Saint Boniface, †Bud & †Frieda Roelike - FM 1:00 PM - Saint Boniface (Spanish) - FE

Monday, August 28 8:00 AM - Saints Peter & Paul - FM L&D Schlangen Family 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM - Saints Peter & Paul Adoration 8:00 AM - Saint Boniface †Dale Buerman - FI 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM - Saint Boniface Adoration

Tuesday August 29 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM - Saints Peter & Paul Adoration 8:00 AM - Saint Boniface, †Anna May Sturm - FC 9:00 AM - Saint James, †Clarence Dingmann - FI

Wednesday, August 30 8:00 AM - Saints Peter & Paul, †Leander Torborg - FM 8:00 AM - Saint Boniface, †Ralph & †Bernice Fuchs - FC

Thursday, August 31 8:00 AM - Saint Boniface, †Vienna Backes- FC 9:00 AM - Saint James, L&D St. James Men’s Society-FM 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM - Saint James Adoration

Friday, September 1 8:00 AM - Saints Peter & Paul - FM †Gary Zumwalde, Annv 8:00 AM - Saint Boniface †Bruce Schoenberg - FC

Saturday, September 2 8:00 AM - Saints Peter & Paul, Reconciliation/Rosary 8:30 AM - Saints Peter & Paul, Fr. Mark Willenbring 4:00 PM - Saints Peter & Paul Reconciliation 4:30 PM - Saint Boniface Reconciliation 5:00 PM - Saints Peter & Paul, †Ralph Evens, Anniv- FM 5:30 PM - Saint Boniface - FC †Hubert Schmitt, †Ray & †Joyce Stalboerger 7:15 PM - Saint James Reconciliation 7:30 PM - Saint James, †Carol Mertes - FI

Sunday, September 3 8:00 AM - Saint Boniface, †Melvin & †Genny Schmitz-FI 8:15 AM - Saint James Reconciliation 8:30 AM - Saint James, For the Parish - FM 10:00 AM - Saints Peter & Paul, †Arnie Stang - FC 10:30 AM - Saint Boniface, †John J. Schutz- FN 1:00 PM - Saint Boniface (Spanish) - FE 5:30 PM - Saint Boniface, †Robert Kohorst - FM

Readings for the Week of Aug 27, 2017

Sun: Is 22:19-23/Ps 138:1-3, 6, 8/Rom 11:33-36/ Mt 16:13-20 Mon: 1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10/Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b/ Mt 23:13-22 Tue: 1 Thes 2:1-8/Ps 139:1-6/Mk 6:17-29 Wed: 1 Thes 2:9-13/Ps 139:7-12ab/Mt 23:27-32 Thu: 1 Thes 3:7-13/Ps 90:3-5a, 12-14, 17/ Mt 24:42-51 Fri: 1 Thes 4:1-8/Ps 97:1, 2b, 5-6, 10-12/ Mt 25:1-13 Sat: 1 Thes 4:9-11/Ps 98:1, 7-9/Mt 25:14-30 Next Jer 20:7-9/Ps 63:2-6, 8-9/Rom 12:1-2/ Sun: Mt 16:21-27

Prayer Requests

Allen Backes, Carol Bauer, Nell Bechtold, Ben Bernard, Norman Blasius,

Richard Braegelman, Richard Depa, Kay Donabauer, Eileen Dingmann,

Juletta Dingmann, Marcella Dingmann, Alice Drontle, Richard Drontle, Betty Ehresmann,

Theresa Ehresmann, Joe Froehle, Gilbert Hagemeier, Sue Hammer, Annette Heinen,

Mardell Hendricks, Mary Ann Henrich, Edmund Jonas, James Johannes,

Cheryl Kammermeier, Doug Koslowski, J.J. Laverne, Linda Liebl, Liam Current Mary,

Mary Ann Moser Maus, Werner Maus, Jackie (Holthaus) Mueller, Dennis Nack,

Diane Nieboldte, Myrna O’Neil, Ralph Resseman, Mary Roettger, Virgil Roering, Dennis Rooney,

Cynthia Rothstein, JoAnn Rothstein, Melvin Rothstein, Larry Ruegemer,

Norbert Schueller, Norb Silvers, Carol Spoden, Jill Spoden, Linda Strub, John Tschumperlin,

Jerome Torborg, Ralph Vogt, Cindy Weeres, Joan Weeres, Joan Willenbring, Leona Willenbring

and all ill or suffering

If you know of anyone in need of a visit, like Home Bound, Hospital, Retirement Home, etc., call

Deacon Jerry 320-774-7291, Renee Theis 320-597-2749, Deacon Larry 320-685-3280-Ext 601,

Renee Buerman, 320-685-4335 or your Parish Office

Fr. Matthew - FM, Fr. Isaiah - FI, Fr. Cletus - FC, Fr. Efrain - FE, Fr. Nicholas - FN

Reminder - First Saturday of the Month Masses begin on Sep 2, Saints Peter & Paul Church. Rosary and Reconciliation at 8:00 AM, with Mass at 8:30 AM. This continues every First Saturday of the Month. Fr. Mark Willenbring has offered to say Mass for this occasion. Questions, please call Ron Leither 320-980-0271.

Community News

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Pastor: Fr. Matthew Luft, OSB [email protected] Parochial Vicar: Fr. Cletus Connors, OSB [email protected] Parochial Vicar: Fr. Isaiah Frederick, OSB [email protected] Deacon: Larry Sell, 320-250-1957 [email protected] Deacon: Jerry Theis, 320-774-7291 [email protected] Priest Emergency Line: 320-685-8512

Area Events Aug 27: The 6 PM Mass in the Sacred Heart Chapel at the College of Saint Benedict will resume Sun, Aug 27 Sep 6: Ministry of Mother’s Group Mtg, 8:30 AM below Saint Boniface Office, or 6:30 PM, Discipleship Room Sep 9: Catholic & Lutheran Dialogue, 8:30 AM - 1 PM, Dr. Kathryn Johnson, Abbot John Klassen, OSB, opening/closing prayers by Bishop Kettler, Gorecki Conference Center at the College of Saint Benedict Sep 9: Roscoe District 193 all school reunion, 11:30 AM, Roscoe Park, Potluck, everyone is welcome Sep 9: St. Mary’s Cathedral Block Party, Mass at 4 PM, music at 6 PM, St. Mary’s Cathedral, St. Cloud Sep 10: Sunday Breakfast, 8:30 AM – Noon, St. Wendelin’s Parish, Luxemburg Sep 10: St. Michael’s CUF Brkfst, 9 AM - 12:30 PM, Spring Hill Church Basement Sep 16-17: Albany Pioneer Days, activities start at 10 AM, Stearns County Showgrounds, Albany Sep 16: Council of Catholic Women Fall Conference, 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM, Our Lady of Lourdes, Little Falls Sep 18: Baptism Class, 7 PM, Gathering Sp, Richmond

Trustees Tucker Plantenberg Jan Jahnke Youth Ministries Sandee Kremers [email protected] School Principal Jacqueline Walz [email protected] Faith Formation Teri Krowka-Ansberry [email protected] Ext 7 Liturgical Ministries Bonnie Spohn-Schmaltz [email protected], 320-266-6430 Music Director Julene Faber-Andrusick [email protected] Office Manager Deb Lampert [email protected] Ext 6 Maintenance Joe Willenbring Parish Admin Ken Oksendahl [email protected] Parish Council Jill Thelen Finance Council Jerry Voit Prayer Line Deacon Jerry [email protected]

Contacts for Saints Peter & Paul 110 Central Ave N. PO Box 69, Richmond, MN 56368 Parish Office: 320-597-2575 School: 320-597-2565 Church Website: SSPPR.com

Trustees Kay Coapstick 685-4520 TBD Dir Daily Operations/Youth Ministry Sandee Kremers, Ext 602 [email protected] Parish Admin Suzy Halloran Ext 600 [email protected] Maintenance [email protected] School Principal Sr. Sharon Waldoch, SSN [email protected] School Admin Denise Scepaniak Ext 700 [email protected] Discipleship Formation Sherry Braegelmann Ext 604 [email protected] Liturgical Ministries Julie Ludwig Ext 603 [email protected] Principle Organist Lisa Drontle 250-5846 Latino Ministries Fr. Efrain Rosado, OSB Maria Dominguez [email protected] Ext 608 Stewardship/Finance Merrilee Stang Ext 606 [email protected] Leadership Councils Parish Council Lisa Narloch Finance Council Amy Fredin 685-4073 School Board Mike Dockendorf 685-4418 Prayer Line Renee Buerman 685-4335

Contacts for Saint Boniface

501 Main Street, Cold Spring, MN 56320 Phone: 320-685-3280 Fax: 320-685-7792 School: 320-685-3541 Church Website: www.stboniface.com Office Hours: M-Th, 8:30 AM - 1 PM, 2 - 5 PM Closed on Friday’s

Trustees Roger Bechtold Ralph Leither Bookkeeper Sandy Hansen [email protected] or 320-685-8774 Youth Ministries Sandee Kremers [email protected] Faith Formation Paula Schleppenbach Liturgical Ministries Melanie Froehle [email protected] Maintenance Ralph Leither Mass Intentions Marlene Dingmann 320-248-0544 or 320-685-8997

Contacts for Saint James 25042 County Rd 2, Cold Spring, MN 56320 Rectory Phone: 320-685-3479 Church Website: stjames.stclouddiocese.net


Community News

A driver’s license – represents far more than just the legal ability to operate a motor vehicle. A license is a privilege, a responsibly and an implied promise to obey the laws of the road. As important as it is, however, it can’t start a car - you need the keys for that. By extension, while the driver’s license is a symbol of what you can and will do, the keys are a symbol of freedom, maturity and authority. As Catholics, we know well the story of Jesus giving Simon “the keys” to the Church, changing his name to Peter and promising that hell would never vanquish us. What few people know, however, is something revealed to us in the first reading this week from Isaiah. This practice of giving the keys to a prime minister has its roots in the Old Testament. Here we see Eliakim, the prime minister, being given a robe and sash along with a key to demonstrate his authority. He controls the lock which both keeps intruders out and inhabitants safely in. Note, too, that earlier in the passage we hear although Eliakim is a leader, God says, “I will summon my servant.” Saint Paul is so overwhelmed by God’s creativity and promise to save the world through Christ, he has to write about it- which he does in the second reading. The psalmist, too, praises God for His mercy, fidelity and kindness. What we see in the institution of Peter as our first Pope is the plan that God had in the making centuries and centuries prior. We see God acknowledging our need for a servant leader to bring order to the the earthly chaos, to govern us with a heart for God, and to provide His Church - His kingdom on earth equals a firm foundation of truth and mercy upon which to be built. Those keys have been passed through an unbroken chain - a key-chain century after century, insuring that all have a chance to some to experience God’s mercy through His Church here on earth!

Youth Ministry Sandee Kremers

Rich Spring Prairie Community News

Q: What financial arrangements have been made between the parishes of the Rich Spring Prairie Catholic Community?

Many people in our parishes have asked this question in a variety of forms. As we have shared with you previously, at this time the only costs that are being shared between the parishes are the salaries and benefits of the three priests. Richmond pays 30% of each priest’s salary, social security, and health insurance; Cold Spring pays 50%, and Jacobs Prairie 20%. The Diocese requires that each parish pay a fixed sum for retirement and for a car allowance.

Each parish has adopted a budget prior to the official formation of the Rich Spring Prairie Catholic Community, and this process began before the announcement was made in March. Listening to those present at the Information sessions and the members of the Parish Councils, the Transition Team made the recommendation for a shared bulletin, shared youth ministry and other ministries. However, as the budgets did not reflect this, Father Matthew decided that each parish would spend what they had budgeted and that we would monitor the financial and personnel impact each of these shared ministries incurred, and we would make adjustments in next year’s budget. So, for the coming year, each parish will be spending what they had planned to spend.

With this said, we are still working on the personnel for youth ministry. We are planning to use the monies allocated by Richmond for youth ministry salary to supplement the youth ministry program. This ministry will be a true collaborative ministry of the parishes. One of the things that I am excited about is that there is already talk about sending a group of pilgrims from RSPCC to World Youth Day in Panama in January 2019!

Justice and Charity Social Ministry Team

(JCSM) With God's Love, we embody the

works of the Church with charity and justice by helping those in need.

The parishes – of Saints Peter & Paul, Saint Boniface, and Saint James have a holistic approach to Social Ministry. Enabling parishioners to practice charity and work for justice, the two main parts of Catholic Social Teaching. This ministry challenges every Christian to fulfill the essential obligations of the Gospel responding to the hungry, sick, strangers, prisoners, and the homeless. Join us Thu, Sep 28, 5:30 PM, Saints Peter & Paul Gathering Space. If you know of someone in need please contact the SSPP Parish Office (320-597-2575). If you would like to join Charity & Justice Social Ministry team please contact Greg/Roz (320-453-9008).

Pope Francis Quote of the week: "Although the life of a person is in a land full of thorns and weeds, there is always a space in which the good seed can grow. You have to trust God."


Church of Saints Peter & Paul

Ministry Schedule Saturday, Sep 2, 5:00 PM Servers: Ethan Klehr, Hayden Prill Lector: Greg Hensrud E.Ministers: Sheldon & Ruth Lang, Terry Niehaus, Patricia Plantenberg, Gerald & Carin Schroeder Ushers: Ronald Kron, Eric Reitmeier, Deana Sieben, James Schroeder Greeters: Wilfred & Martha Hopfer, Dave & Cheryl Kammermeier

Ministry Schedule Sunday, Sep 3, 10:00 AM Servers: Craig Willenbring, Darren Willenbring Lector: Katie Zimmer E.Ministers: Denis Torborg, Don & Katie Calhoun, Linda Chromey, Alyce Eisenschenk, Shirley Gertken Ushers: Duane Schmitz, Roman Schmitz, Scott Schoenecker, Ken Stang Greeters: Fred Strub, Ella Torborg, Roger & Katie Theiler

Weekday Schedule Sep 4 - Sep 8 Lector: Karen Leither E.Ministers: Jo Ann Holthaus, Margaret Torborg

School Volunteers – It takes a community to educate our children. The School is again looking for volunteers to help serve lunch, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM, help teachers supervise the playground, 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM, or volunteer to help teachers prepare materials for their classrooms. Please volunteer to get involved with the younger generation Please call 597-2565 if you could to share some time with our school.

Open House – for K - Grade 5 is Thu, Aug 31, 5:30 PM. Classes will begin Tue, Sep 5.

Preschool Open House – is Thu, Sep 7, 5:30 - 6:30 PM. Preschool classes begin the week of Sep 11.

Workathon – is being planned for Sat, Oct 7. Teams of parents, students and staff members are eager to perform community service project for you on this day! Please call 597-2565 to schedule your project, as we want to help!

Saints Peter & Paul School Jacqueline Walz

Faith Formation

Formation Office – Registration letter, forms and calendars were emailed to all families last week and are also available online. All forms are due by Sep 6. If you are new to the parish, or your email address has changed please contact the office.

Open House/Registration Night – Is scheduled to take place on Wed, Sep 6, 6:30 PM, Gathering Space. This evening is open to anyone who is not able to return forms beforehand or has questions regarding programs. You can also contact Teri in the office.

Confirmation – Candidates and parents will begin Reflective Dialogues in September. All families were emailed information and registration materials. You can now call or email to sign up for a time that works best for you and your son/daughter.

First Reconciliation/Communion – Registration forms are now available on our parish website. Please note that this is a parish program and families in both the catholic and public school meet together during the preparation for the sacraments. You must be a registered parishioner to receive the sacraments.

Catechist/Aides Needed – Many thanks to all those that came forward to serve as catechists, aides, small group leaders and assisting with Children’s Liturgy of the Word this year. You will be contacted for our upcoming workshops and training sessions.

Teri Krowka-Ansberry

Aug 27: Quilt Bingo, doors open 5 PM, bingo starts at 6:30 PM, SSPP Parish Center Aug 29: Bingo, 7 PM, SSPP Parish Center Sep 3: Sunday Hospitality, following Mass, Gather Space Sep 5: SSPP Christian Women, 6:30 PM, Gather Space Sep 5: Bingo, 6:30 PM, Parish Center Sep 6: Wed, Mass time change, 8:30 AM, due to School Sep 6: Faith Formation Open House, 6:30 - 7:30 PM, Gathering Space, LL Sep 10: SSPP Catholic United Financial, 7 PM, Gathering Space Sep 11: SSPP Knights of Columbus Mtg, 7 PM, Gathering Space Sep 12: Bingo, 6:30 PM, Parish Center Sep 16/17: Stewardship weekend Sep 18: Baptism Class, 7 PM, Gathering Space, Richmond Sep 19: Bingo, 6:30 PM, Parish Center Sep 19: Catechist Workshop, 7 PM, Gathering Space Sep 20: Golden Smiles, 1 PM, Gathering Space Sep 21: School Parent Night, 5:30 - 7:30 PM, School Sep 23: Cathholic United to Peel Potatoes, 7 - 9 AM, School

Saints Peter & Paul Parish Calendar


Church of Saints Peter & Paul Church of Saint James

Quilt Bingo Sunday – Aug 27, doors open at 5 PM, with Bingo starting at 6:30 PM. Fifteen games at $15 per packet, with 4 Special Games. Quilt for Christian Women raffle (bingo night sales) - $2.

Quilt Bingo Concession Stand Volunteers – needed on Sun, Aug 27, 4:45 - 7:00 PM to help sell hotdogs, chips, pop and candy at the concession stand during Quilt Bingo. Please call Jacqueline Walz at 597-2565.

Need Flowers – If you have any excess flowers in your garden and you would be willing to share to decorate the church, please call 597-2575, ext 6.

Adorers Needed – We are looking for additional Adorers on Mondays: 8:30-9 AM, 3-4 PM, 7-8 PM, and substitutes are also needed. Call Karen Ginter 597-2231 for more info.

Parish News/Events

Stewardship

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Congratulations to Mark & Audra Nistler parents of Paislee Barbara

as we welcomed her in the water of baptism

Condolences to the family and friends of Darlene Niewind

May her entry into Heaven be greeted by the hosts of angels guiding her to our

Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Saints Peter & Paul WEDDING BANNS II - September 9

Jim Lenz & Taylor Haust

Ministry Schedule Saturday, Sep 2, 7:30 PM Servers: Christine Murray, Rachel Heinen Lector: Tim Murray E.Ministers: Jill Heinen, Nick Heinen, Tim Murray Gift Bearers: Mertes Family Ushers: Nick Heinen, Dave Heinen

Ministry Schedule Sunday, Sep 3, 8:30 AM Servers: Edmund Massmann, Nolan Goerger Lector: Ken Rausch E.Ministers: Ann Jonas, Ken Rausch, Mike Current Gift Bearers: Ushers Ushers: Andy Janssen, Mike Zimmer

Stewardship

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Parish News/Events

Mass Intention – If you have mass intentions you would like offered, especially those that can be offered during the week, please contact Marlene Dingmann 320-248-0544.

IMPORTANT!! – The new parish group leaders for card parties and church cleaning will be assigned soon, with everyone taking a turn at being leader. If you are unable to be group leader due to a medical condition or age, please contact Ann Jonas 685-4158. If you are unable to lead for any other reason, you must find a replacement to take your place. Assigned group leaders for the year will be notified by Aug 31. In our small parish, we need EVERYONE to pitch in and help! If you have any questions please call Ann Jonas or Rose Mueller 248-0867.

Bulletin Pickup – at Saint Boniface Parish Office on Friday’s for the Month of September is Ralph Buerman

Faith Formation Faith Formation registration – If you are interested in enrolling your child, please contact Paula S. at 248-6693 or email at [email protected].

Religious Education co-coordinator – Looking for someone who has interest in co-coordinating the religious education at Saint James. Please contact Paula if you are willing to assist our program in this way! Thank you for your commitment to the future of God's Kingdom!

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Church of Saint Boniface

Liturgical Ministries

Julie Ludwig

Ministry Schedule Saturday, Sep 2, 5:30 PM

Servers: Maggie & Jackson Primus Lector: Vicki Stommes-Faber EME: Theresa Palmer, Judy Kearin, Janet Welle, Eileen Schneider, Cathy Robak, Brenda Liestman, Gary Janson, Nancy Janson, Peg Dietman (Sacristan) Greeters: Roman & Linda Goerge, Nettie Taufen, Steve & Peg Steimann, Nancy Nierenhausen Gift-bearers: John & Alice Stalboerger Music: Cantor Ministry Schedule Sunday, Sep 3 Servers: 8:00 AM: Louise Ruzanic, Wally Wenner 10:30 AM: Henry Theis, Avery Winter Lector: 8:00 AM: Fred Mehr 10:30 AM: Isabel Meyer E Ministers: 8:00 AM: Steve Wander, Donna Zierden Sarah Willenbring, Jane Willenbring, Delores Hinkemeyer, Jacob Willenbring, Arelene Athman*, Jim Peine (Sacristan) 10:30 AM: Linda Munsinger, Andrea Heinen, Mike Dockendorf, Kris Dockendorf, Marie Lego, Scott Hinnenkamp, Sherry Braegelmann, Becky Chouanard (Sacristan) Greeters: 8:00 AM: Rich & Eileen Froehle, Gene & Ida Rossman, Duane Krueger, Al & Shirley Neu 10:30 AM: Tom & Rosie Hall, Karen & Dennis Rausch, Tottz Kelley, Jane Welle Gift Bearers: 8:00 AM: Connie & Eileen Stang 10:30 AM: Shirley Manuel Music: Cantor Weekday Schedule Aug 28 - Sep 1 Servers: Maria & Dean Rothstein EME: Alice Stalboerger Lector: Roxanne Dorweiler

Choirs to begin soon!

Have you been discerning – the ministry of music? Opportunities include a Children’s Choir, Grades 3-6, Youth Choir, Grades 6-12, Saint Boniface Choir (SATB-all Ages), Worship Band and instrumentalists. Most choirs begin rehearsing after Labor Day. Call Julie for more information.

Youth Choir – Any youth that will be going into 6-12th grades in the fall are welcome to sing in the Youth Choir. Instrumentalists are also welcome! Next Mass: Sunday, Sep 3 for 10:30 AM Mass. We will meet in the Choir Room at 9:30 AM. . Contact Julie for more information.

Quiet Oaks Hospice House (St. Augusta) quietoakshospicehouse.org/volunteer/opportunities or call 320-255-5433. Quiet Oaks provides high quality, personalized care, comfort, and dignity to their residents and their families in the remaining days of their life together. Along with Respite Care, it is a volunteer driven

non-profit organization. How can you help?

Pray for residents, staff, and volunteers Music- play piano, guitar etc. for resident enjoyment Cooking/Baking for residents, staff and families Clerical work and hospitality

August Food Shelf items – notebooks, crayons, glue, markers, folders, backpacks etc. Food Shelf 217 Main St Cold Spring 685-8785, Mon 10 AM - 2:30 PM; third Mon 5:30 - 7:00 PM.

Discipleship Formation Sherry Braegelmann

MOM’s Group – Wed, Sep 6, 8:30 - 10:30 AM below parish office (day care provided) or 6:30 - 8:15 PM, Discipleship Room Saint Boniface School.

Book Club – is reading Finding True Happiness by Fulton Sheen. Meeting date to be announced soon.

Widowed Persons – Support Group where all are welcome, Sun, Sep 10, 9 - 10:15 AM in Discipleship Room.

Discipleship Team – meets Thu, Sep 21, 6 PM in the Discipleship Room. Join the team!

Divorced/Separated – Support Group Sun, Sep 24, 9 - 10:15 AM in Discipleship Room, all are invited.

Small Group Experience – If you, friends, and/or neighbors would like to gather for a fun faith filled experience, ask about Small Groups. Session outlines are prepared for you and training is available. Small Groups is where a big church becomes a small church. Check it out!

FORMED.org – unlimited audios, videos, programs, movies, eBooks and more: Parish code: 7C6QWG.



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Holy Day: Food Shelf: Tower Lights: Sound System: All Saints:

Stewardship/Finance Merrilee Stang

Masses on Channel 10 – through Midcontinent Cable on Monday - Friday and Sunday’s at 8 AM. Masses will be from the previous weekend.

Volunteers Needed – We are looking for volunteers to tape Mass each weekend to be shared with everyone on Midcontinet Cable channel 10. Contact Merrilee if interested. Training will be provided.

Baptism – Please call the office to schedule the Baptism. A class is required for first-time parents.

RCIA – Each fall the parish forms a group of adults who are interested in becoming Catholic, or in learning about the faith. Call your Parish Office for details.

Care of the Sick – Please contact your Parish Office to receive the Sacrament of the Sick. Call your Parish Office if you would like a visit while in the hospital or Communion brought to your home.

Marriage – Couples planning a wedding, contact Deacon Larry at least 6 months prior to the wedding to begin the process. Please contact your Parish Office to secure the date.

Volunteer Musicians – needed at Assumption Community to play during scheduled Masses. Looking for individuals who could ideally commit to one day per week. Volunteers could be pianists, vocalists, or play another instrument. The seniors love music and would be so grateful for your time. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator for Assumption Community at 320-348-2316 or [email protected] to learn.

Faith Formation Sandee Kremers/Sherry Braegelmann

Kick Off Mass – for Faith Formation is Sep 6, 6:30 PM.

Grade 10 Confirmation students – and parents will have a meeting Wed, Sep 6, 7:30 PM in the Church.

Grade 11 Confirmation candidates – and parents will have a meeting Wed, Sept 6, 7:30 PM, Parish Center.

Registration Forms – were due last Mon, Aug 21 for Faith Formation Grades 6-9 and Confirmation registration for Grade 10. If you have not already registered, please pick up your registration form at the Parish Office, or online at www.stboniface.com.

Elementary – Faith Formation Forms (Grades 1-5) are due by Sep 1. You can find them online or at your elementary school open house!

The Church of Saint Boniface – is please to announce that $2,650 has been received from the Living the Promise funds for Catholic schools, and youth or adult formation and facilitated by the Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Saint Cloud. The Catholic Foundation is a non-profit organization that acquires, manages, and distributes financial gifts and bequests in service to the Catholic community and parishes of the Diocese of Saint Cloud.

A HUGE thank you – to all the volunteers and attendees for the 2017 Boni-Fest! We had wonderful weather and a great turnout. Thanks for making Boni-Fest a wonderful community gathering to celebrate all we have been given.

Congratulation – to Jennifer Willenbring from Richmond, who is the lucky winner of the Boni-Fest Raffle Car!

Reminder – No Adoration at Saint Boniface on Mon, Sep 4.

Assumption Grasshopper Chapel – is seeking volunteers to help remove the grout in the sidewalk. Beginning 9 am on Tues., Sept 5 until Fri., Sept 8. Replacing the grout with washed sand to look great and last longer. Please bring hammers, chisels, gloves, safety glasses, kneepads, wheelbarrows, shop vac, and brooms. Many hands will make the job much easier!

COMMUNICATION! We have a new way of communicating to you! It is called Flocknote and we need you to sign up! Just text SAINTBONIFACE to 84576. You will then get a link to sign up! It’s easy and a great way for us to keep you informed either by text or email! If you have any questions please contact Sandee Kremers at ext. 602.

Condolences to the family and friends of Lawrence Hansen

May his entry into Heaven be greeted by the hosts of angels guiding him to our

Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ

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Latino Ministries Fr. Efrain Rosado, OSB

Parish Calendar

Aug 28: Mary's Cenacle Prayer Group, 7 PM, church Aug 29: Church Kitchen Cleaning, 6:30 PM Aug 31: Little Rock Bible Study, 10 AM, Adult Faith Formation room, Saint Boniface School Sep 1: Grupo de Estudio de Biblia/Bible Study Group, 6:30 PM, Classroom 4, Saint Boniface Sep 4: No Adoration Sep 4: Mary's Cenacle Prayer Group, 7 PM, church Sep 6: Mom's Group, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM, School Meeting Room Sep 6: Kick Off Mass, 6:30, Church & Parish Center Sep 6: Grade 10 Confirmation Meeting, 7:30 PM, Church Sep 6: Grade 11 Confirmation Meeting, 7:30 PM, Parish Center Sep 7: Mid-Mn Legal Aid, 9 AM – 4 PM, Spanish Sep 7: Little Rock Bible Study, 10 AM, Adult Faith Formation room, School Sep 7: Saint Boniface Choir Rehearsal, 7 PM, Choir Room Sep 8: Grupo de Estudio de Biblia/Bible Study Group, 6:30 PM, Classroom 4 Sep 10: Widowed Persons Support Group Session, 9:15 AM, Discipleship Room Sep 10: Boy Scouts, 6:30 PM, Parish Center & gym Sep 11: Volleyball Practice, 3 - 8 PM, GYM Sep 11: Mary's Cenacle Prayer Group 7 PM, 7 PM, Church Sep 12: Volleyball Practice, 3 - 8 PM, GYM

Saint Boniface School Sr. Sharon Waldoch, SSND

The Saint Boniface School staff – will be attending meetings this week to prepare for the school year.

Open House – for PreK - Grade 6 is Thu, Aug 31, 6 - 8 PM. Great time for seeing the school, and meeting the teacher!

Friendly reminder – the first day of school is Tue, Sep 5.

The all-school family picnic – is Sun, Sep 17, 11:30 AM. SPECIAL NOTE: THE PICNIC IS AT PIONEER PARK this year due to the abundance of bees and lack of shade at school. We invite all Saint Boniface School families to come join the fun!

Muchísimas Gracias – a todas las personas que nos ayudaron en el stand de tacos, en el carro alegórico y en el stand de venta de legumbres en el Festival Bonifest. Que el señor los bendiga siempre.

Many Thanks – to all the persons who helped us at the taco stand of the Bonifest Festival. May the Lord bless you always.

Quinto Encuentro Diocesano – el día 24 de Septiembre en el Centro de Convenciones River’s Edge de St. Cloud, MN. Para más información visite la página web: http//dmd-vencuentro.stcdio.org/

Estudio Bíblico – clases cada 15 días, el segundo y cuarto viernes de cada mes, de 6:00 PM a 7:30 PM en el salón de formación cristiana, con el P. Efraín.

Rezo del Santo Rosario por las familias – todos los Miércoles a las 12:00 PM mediodía.

Adoración del Santísimo Sacramento – todos los Lunes, a las 5:00 PM.

Clases de preparación – para recibir el Sacramento del Bautismo y para la preparación de Matrimonios: comuníquese con la Sra. María Domínguez al tel. 320-685-3280 ext. 608 y en el email: [email protected] y también: [email protected].

“El Señor Jesús les preguntó – "Y ustedes, ¿quién dicen que soy yo?" Simón Pedro tomó la palabra y le dijo: "Tú eres el Mesías, el Hijo de Dios vivo". Jesús le dijo entonces: "¡Dichoso tú, Simón, hijo de Juan, porque esto no te lo ha revelado ningún hombre, sino mi Padre, que está en los cielos! Y yo te digo a ti que tú eres Pedro y sobre esta piedra edificaré mi Iglesia.” (Mateo 16, 15-18)

Ministry Schedule for September , 2017

Ushers: 5:30 PM - Dave Dold, Brett Fuchs, Keith Fuchs, Fran Ramler, Michael Rothstein 8:00 AM - Rob Klein, Al Kuechle, Robert Mueller, Rob Poepping, Bob Schreifels, Connie Stang 10:30 AM - Donald Kiess, Harold Rahm, John Rothstein, Rick Schutz, Ed Voigt Cleaners: Arlene Mueller, Lila Mueller, Lori Mueller,Mary Schneider

Kitchen Coordinators – needed to manage the kitchen in the Parish Center during special events. Person is paid $75 each event. Contact Sandee Kremers.

The theme for our school year is – A Community Centered On Christ. We encourage each family to join Saint Boniface School. We are still accepting registration for Pre- K through Grade 6. Give us a call 685-3541 or stop in for information.

The St. Boniface Christian Women – will be cleaning the kitchen on Tue, Aug 29, 6:30 PM. This will have it ready for the start of school after being used by various groups over the summer. Men are welcome to help.


Community News/Events

Baptism Class – Mon, Sep 18, 7 PM, Gathering Space, Richmond. All expectant couples need to attend. Please call your Parish Office to register.

A Marriage Encounter Weekend – allows a husband and wife to get away together and focus on each other. The next available Weekends are Sep 15-17, 2017 in Alexandria and Feb 2-4, 2018 in Hermantown. Early registration is highly recommended. More information visit website northmnwwme.org or contact Alan & Missy at [email protected] or 888-455-3496.

The Coin Box – at Saints Peter & Paul (located in back of Church), "IN GIVING- WE RECEIVE", is being collected for those children in Haiti (which was based on the votes by the Parishioners) who were affected by the natural disasters. Please consider putting in weekly "loose change" or whatever amount to help in this endeavor.

The Diocesan Council of Catholic Women – will have their 64th Annual Fall Conference Sat, Sep 16 at Our lady of Lourdes, 208 West Broadway, Little Falls. All women in St. Cloud Diocese are invited. The theme is “Faith, Family and Fatima". Registration & Refreshments at 8:30 AM followed by speaker - Fr. Joseph Herzing, followed by Mass & Lunch. Chris Codden, from Marriage and Family Life will speak after lunch. Register by Sep 10, at $15, and $20 after that. Make checks to: Little Falls Deanery and mail to: Lora Knafla at 11719 16th Ave. NW, Rice, MN 56367. More info at [email protected].

Koinonia Retreats – are held in Belle Prairie at the TEC center 3 miles north of Little Falls. The next retreat will be held on Sep 22-24. Fr. David Grundman will be the Spiritual Director. The weekend starts Fri, 5:30 PM and ends Sun at 4 PM. Applications can be downloaded from the website: centralmnkoinonia.org or by calling Dorie Reiter at 320-217-2476. Or send an email to [email protected] to get an application. Cost of the weekend is $70. Scholarships are available.

Over 30 team members – in our community are trained in visitation ministry to be a listening presence during the difficult times in life. Experience the blessings of a non-judgmental friendship walking together on the road toward healing. All are invited to become part of our team. Training for this ministry will be held this fall. Contact Sherry 685-3280 or [email protected]

If you or someone you love could benefit from this ministry during transitions in life: Homebound, Illness, loss & grief, depression, divorce/separation, stress, etc., please contact us.

A friend is a friend at all times. Proverbs 17:17

Friends in Faith

Join the Small Group experience!

Small Groups are where Our great big church becomes

A great small church

Small Groups discuss God's Word on a topic, and approach it through the issues and challenges of daily life. Small Groups challenge each other to pray, being authentic and committed in a safe and supportive environment journeying together. Members pray for one another, care for one another, and develop friendships as growing disciples. It is in the sharing of our faith journey with others that ultimately changes our relationship with Christ.

Small Groups are places where you will … …pray but they are not a prayer group. …read the Bible but they are not a Bible Study. …go deep but they are not a therapy group. …grow deeper in your faith with others but they are not classes. …change your relationship with Christ.

For more information contact Sherry at 685-3280 x604 or [email protected]

Small Groups - Where faith grows in a circle.

MOM’s (Ministry of Mother’s) Group – will be starting up again in September on the First Wednesday of each month at The Church of Saint Boniface. 8:30 AM below parish office (day care provided) or 6:30 PM Discipleship room through the school.

MOM’s Group is a ministry to meet the needs of the mothers of our community by providing support, love, and a sense of community. Free of charge. All mothers all ages are welcome! Mark your calendar for Wed, Sep 6.

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