February 12, 2017 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Pastoral Staff…………….……….Fr. Matthew Crane Office…………………….………….…….218 924-2605 Email……………...…............fathercrane@gmail.com Website:……………..tri-parishcommunity.yolasite.com

Cluster and CTK Homebound Contact: Don Clasemann……….………………..320-552-0202

Christ the King (CTK) Parish Office………….….….....……........320 594-2291 Email…….....…....…….…ctkoffice@embarqmail.com Hours…….……..Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Secretary/Bookkeeper….….........Roxanne Determan Religious Education Coordinator….Beverly Geraets Phone: 320 237-0364 bgeraets.ctkparish@gmail.com CTK Catholic School…….………....…….320 594-6114 Dean of Students ………………………Sarah Becker Website:………..…………..christthekingschool.org

Saint Joseph, Clarissa (SJC) Parish Office………………...….……..….218 756-2205

Email………...…….....…..stjoschu@eaglevalleytel.net Hours…………............Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Secretary/Bookkeeper…......……..…........Barb Brown Volunteer Coordinator……………….….Leann Olson Rel. Ed. Coordinators... Bev Desotell…..320 594-6383 Eileen Uhlenkamp…….218 756-3614

Homebound Contact/Eileen Uhlenkamp….756-3614

Saint Joseph, Bertha (SJB) Parish Office……………….……...….…..218 924-2144 Email………………........stjoseph_bertha@yahoo.com Hours….…………..…Thursday, 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m. Secretary…………………………....…..Kathy Wagner Bookkeeper…………………………….....Laura Miner Religious Education Coordinator: Elizabeth Schwartz.................................218 385-2148 elizabethofsaintjoseph@gmail.com

CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH OF

BROWERVILLE 720 Main Street North

P.O. Box 83 Browerville, MN 56438

SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH OF

CLARISSA 105 John Street South

P.O. Box 5 Clarissa, MN 56440

SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH OF

BERTHA 201 Cherry Street

P.O. Box 158 Bertha, MN 56437

Welcome Back to Fr. Matthew Crane ~ We pray you feel refreshed from your retreat!

Thoughts on the Readings of the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Our first reading this Sunday is taken from the Book of Sirach. In the section we read today the author re-

minds us of the importance of following God’s command-ments. The commandments, though, are given to help us live justly and uprightly. Following them is not an end in itself.

Our second reading this Sunday is once again taken from the first letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians. It reminds us of God’s mysterious and hidden wisdom. It closes with the wonderful promise:

“What eye has not seen, and ear has not heard, and what has not entered the human heart, what God has prepared for those who love him.”

Questions for Reflection/Discussion:

1. Has there been a time when you have followed the letter of the law, but have stopped at that point?

2. Do you think your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and the Pharisees?

For this Sunday’s readings go to: https://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/021217.cfm

~ Taken from mary.org by Fr. Bauer

Saint Joseph of Bertha Loose (Special Needs) 17.00 Votive Candles 29.00 Adult 1,764.00 Mission Trip Funds 660.00 Child 13.30 Total Regular 1,794.30

Last weekend Mass Count: 75 Christ the King, Browerville Loose 111.00 Vigil Candles 63.00 Adult 3,268.00 Fuel 75.00 Child 10.00 St. Cloud Visitor 42.00 Total Regular 3,389.00 Heating and Air 220.00 Last weekend Mass Count: 262 Saint Joseph of Clarissa Loose 96.00 Votive Candles 12.00 Adult 1,375.00 Maintenance 50.00 Child 14.85 St. Cloud Visitor 204.00 Total Regular 1,485.85 Last weekend Mass Count: 149

Stewardship

Saint Joseph of Bertha Saturday, February 18, 5:30 p.m.

Rosary: Carol Rice Sacristan: Butch Rice Lector: Paula Discher EMHC: Brenda Follmer and Russ VanDenheuvel Servers: Christian Baumgartner and Zachary Baumgartner

Ushers: Tom Blashack and Gary Schmidt Money Counters: Vicki Larson and Judy Wagner Church Cleaning (Feb. 20-26): Cynthia Williams, Pete & Janice Williams, Jody Williams

Christ the King of Browerville Sunday, February 19, 8:30 a.m. Rosary: James and Arlene Woeste Lector: Walt Lucas Servers: Jalynn Dreher and Anna Myers

EMHC: Marie Katterhagen, Bev Foote, DelRae Mensen Ushers for February: Joe Duncan, Jeff Brown, Mike Jagush, Jared Jagush Church Cleaning: Kristine Blommel family, Terry & Lorna Boone, Michael & Lori Borchert

Saint Joseph of Clarissa Wednesday, Wed. Feb. 15, CTCCC Rosary - George Sovich Sunday, February 19, 10.30 a.m. at SJC

Lector: Jedd EMHC: Rita W., Shari S., Ardelle Sacristan: Ardelle Servers: Alexis Dotzler and Marissa Dotzler Ushers: Allen & Charlet Blommel

Liturgical Ministers

MASS SCHEDULE

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13 - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2017

Monday, February 13 – Weekday Genesis 4:1-15, 25/Mark 8:11-13

Tuesday, February 14 – Saints Cyril, Monk, & Methodius Genesis 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10/Mark 8:14-21 6:00 p.m. Adoration and Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:00 p.m. †Virginia Goeden Bertha

Wednesday, February 15 - Weekday Genesis 8:6-13, 20-22/Mark 8:22-26

8:30 a.m. †Jerry Smieja Browerville

Adoration for one hour after Mass

Thursday, February 16 - Weekday Genesis 9:1-13/Mark 8:27-33 8:00 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 8:30 a.m. †Robert Reining Clarissa Adoration for one hour after Mass 11:00 a.m. †Jack & Judy Hartman CTCCC

Friday, February 17 - Weekday Genesis 11:1-9/Mark 8:34 —9:1 8:30 a.m. †Herman & Pat Holler Browerville Adoration for one hour after Mass Saturday, February 18 – Weekday Hebrews 11:1-7/Mark 9:2-13

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18/1 Corinthians 3:16-23/Matthew 5:38-48

Weekend Mass Times Saturday, February 18 4:30 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:30 p.m. †Poor Souls in Purgatory Bertha

Sunday, February 19 8:00 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 8:30 a.m. People of the Parishes Browerville

10:30 a.m. †Glen Kotval Clarissa

Please note Mass on Wednesday for this week only is at 8:30 a.m.

Welcome! We are happy to register you as a parishioner of Christ the King (320) 594-2291,

Saint Joseph, Bertha (218) 924-2144 or St. Joseph, Clarissa (218) 756-2205.

Please call the parish office that you would like to register at and we will be happy to help you.

Prayer Chain Lines: Christ the King: Karen Benning . . . . .(320) 594-6163 Kathy Lucas . . . . . . . (320) 594-6202

St. Joseph, Bertha: Jeanette Scott . . . . . (218) 924-4385 Ginger Gilbert . . . . (218) 924-2434

St. Joseph, Clarissa: Bernadette King . .(218) 738-4135 MaryAnn Kotval...(218) 756-2362

Saint Joseph of Clarissa

Saint Joseph

Christ the King of Browerville

Thank you to the many generous people who donated Silent Auction items to the Sweetheart’s Ball and to all those who purchased tickets and came and enjoyed a fun evening. Special thanks to the school parents for all the hard work they do for our school.

Students will be released on Friday, February 17, at 12:15p.m. There is NO School on Monday, February 20 for the President’s Day Holiday.

Christ the King Catholic School

Mass Time Change: Wednesday Mass for this week only will be at 8:30 a.m.

Religious Education News: February Religion Sessions for grades 1 thru 11 are today, Sunday, February 12th and Sunday, February 26th. Confirmation candidates will meet at St. Joseph in Clarissa on the 26th. If you did not pick up your family folder in January, please do so during the school office hours. Don’t forget to return your family folder today!

Mass Servers—Thank you for serving at Christ the King Parish. Servers are needed each week. Please call a substitute when you are not able to serve for the Sunday Mass you are scheduled for. Maybe switching a week-end with someone would work. If you can’t find someone let the parish office know.

Christian Women will meet on Tues., February 21, at 6:30 p.m. Allocation of funds will be discussed.

A Sewing Retreat will be held at Christ the King Rectory on February 24, 25 and 26. Call Cheryl for more information at 320-305-3100.

Religious Education News High School will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 15th, with snacks at 5:45 p.m. and class from 6-7:30 p.m. Elementary students will not meet on Friday, Feb. 17th because of early school dismissal. They will meet on Friday, Feb. 24th, K-3 from 1-2 p.m. and 4-6 from 2 – 3 p.m. Please continue to pray for our 2nd graders as they receive their First Reconciliation on February 12th.

St. Mary’s Mission Meeting - Wednesday, February 15 at 9 a.m.

Finance Council Meeting - Thur., Feb. 16 at 6:30 p.m.

Pastoral Council Meeting - Thur., Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m.

Valentine Tea for the women of St. Joseph of Clarissa, which will be held on Feb. 18 at 10:30 a.m.

Youth Mass will be on Sunday, February 19 followed by a potluck with Group 2 hosting.

Next Book Session, Return - will be on Wednesday, February 22 at 6 p.m. Donuts will be served.

World Day of Prayer will be at SJC on Friday, March 3 at 3 p.m.

Mass Time Change will begin the first weekend of March. Holy Mass at SJC will be Saturday, March 4, at 5:30 p.m. with confession at 4:30 p.m.

Religious Education Classes Wednesday, Feb. 15. Confirmation students will meet at SJC on February 26th.

BATTLE READY—Thur., Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. Doug Barry will be here in Bertha! This is for men, women, and chil-dren age 7 and up. Victoria Bulcher will be doing child-care during Doug's talk in the church basement if anyone would like to bring their younger children downstairs.

Faith, Food & Fellowship Potluck-Saturday, Feb. 25, Group C to host. Bring something to share. Victoria

Bulcher will be speaking about what is happening with the youth of our parishes.

Mass Time Change will begin Sunday, March 5 at 10:30 a.m. for St. Joseph of Bertha.

Parish Life 2017 Kick Off Meeting All are welcome to attend the Parish Life Meeting on Monday, Feb. 27th at 6:30 p.m. in the Bertha church basement. Thank you.

Congratulations to Elizabeth & Billy Schwartz Their infant son, Philip Xavier Schwartz

was baptized on December 18, 2016, and welcomed into parish on January 29, 2017.

Catholic Men’s Conference – Sat., March 4, 2017 – This year our keynote speaker is Bishop Andrew Cozzens, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of St. Paul/Minneapolis. His topic is Men of Integrity: Men of Life, Men for Life. The event will take place at St. John’s and will include lunch, workshops and Mass with Bishop Kettler. Early Bird registration deadline is February 10. Conference cost is $45/person through February 10 and $50/person after February 10. The fee is reduced by $5/person for parties of five or more. Event registration deadline is February 17. For more details and registration info., go to h t t p : / / o m f . s t c d i o . o r g / t h _ e v e n t / c a t h o l i c -mensconference-3/

Company of Parishes

Area Events

Company of Parishes Events Calendar

Sunday, February 12 ………………….……………..CTK RE Session

Wednesday, February 15 ………....SJC St. Mary’s Mission at 9 a.m.

Thursday, February 16 ……..…SJC Finance Council Mtg. 6:30 p.m. Pastoral Council Mtg. 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, February 19 ………………...SJC Potluck after Youth Mass

Tuesday, February 21 …………….CTK Christian Women, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, February 22 ……....SJC Book Session—Return 6 p.m. Doug Barry at St. Mary’s, LP, 7 p.m.

Thursday, February 23……………...Doug Barry to be at SJB, 6 p.m.

Saturday, February 25 ………SJB, Faith, Food & Fellowship Potluck

Bishop’s Annual Appeal is his outreach to the faith-ful for our help. Bishop Don needs robust Ministries and Offices to serve our parishes and carry forth his mission. Ministries and Offices are only as strong as their funding allows. Your tax-deductible gifts will be used solely for the purpose of funding such things as TV Mass (Office of Worship), Scholarships for Seminarians (Office of Vocations), Marriage preparation, men’s and women’s conferences (Office of Marriage and Family), retreats and faith formation for all youth (Catholic Education Ministries), assistance and healing for divorced couples (Tribunal), and much more! Please be generous to our good Bishop.

SEWING RETREAT at CTK Rectory will be held Friday, February 24, 4 p.m.

to Sunday, February 26, 4 p.m. Come enjoy food, fellowship, and a weekend

of craftiness. There is overnight lodging available on a first to sign up basis. $50 donation for the weekend with options for shorter stays. Come one day or come all three. Contact Cheryl Biegler at 320-305-3100 or Stephanie Heinze at 218-640-0185 or CTK office at 320-594-6114 for more information.

Youth Trips: Did you miss the deadline for Steuben-ville or the Mission Trip? We still have room! Contact Victoria at vbulcher@stmaryslp.org or 320-360-5193.

40 Days for Life – March 1 – April 9 ­ Forty Days for Life is a focused pro-life effort that consists of:

► 40 days of prayer and fasting ► 40 days of peaceful vigil ► 40 days of community outreach

P lease visi t the 40 Days websi te at : https://40daysforlife.com/local-campaigns/st-cloud/.

ALL ARE WELCOME AND INVITED TO COME

Wednesday, February 22 at 7:00 - 8:15 p.m. at St. Mary’s of Mount Carmel in Long Prairie

Thursday, February 23 at 6:00 p.m. at The Church of St. Joseph of Bertha

Men’s Prayer Group will be meeting on the

last Saturday of the month, February 25 at

7 a.m. at St. Joseph Church in Clarissa. Breakfast will be served!

Service of Healing Thursday, February 16, 7 p.m. at Holy Angels Performing Arts Center 3rd Street North & 6th Avenue North, St. Cloud ~ Bishop Donald Kettler will preside over a healing service for anyone who has been wounded in any way by the Church. This service provides a time to pray for healing and for the Church to seek the forgiveness of those whom it has hurt.

Mass Time Change will be taking place the weekend of March 4/5. St.

Joseph of Clarissa will be Saturday at 5:30 p.m. with con-fession at 4:30 p.m. and SJB will be Sunday at 10:30 a.m.