September 18, 2016 25th 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@yahoo.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

A Note from our Pastor, Fr. Matthew Crane

AD ORIENTEM - A CHURCH WHO SAYS “YES”

One of the common criticisms of the ad orientem posture is that the priest, to use it, must turn his back on the people. This is undeniable. However, it is also true that by using the ad orientem posture, the priest turns his face toward God. This, too, is undeniable.

These two undeniable facts about the one posture make a good analogy for a common struggle in Catholicism. When the Catholic Church sets forth rules, when the Church says “no” to something, she is often criticized because someone inevitably feels bad, or isolated, or otherwise unloved and generally in the wrong. Setting aside whether or not the person actually is in the wrong (and if the Church speaks the Truth, that’s something that must be explored), it is helpful to consider what is the the good thing the Church is trying to defend. For every “no” she utters, the Church is trying to say an emphatic “yes” to something else. For example, her “no” to abortion is an emphatic “yes” to the dignity - the very humanity - of an un-born child. Her “no” to the divorced and civilly remarried receiving Holy Communion is an emphatic “yes” to the public and indissoluble reality of marriage, as well as the truth that the Eucharist makes the Church.

I find this sort of thinking very helpful when inviting others into the depths of the Church, beyond the most immediate experiences of the Catholic religion, and I find it even soothes my own heart when the Church says “no” and it makes me angry.

Sincerely in Christ,

Fr. Matthew Crane

BANNS OF HOLY MATRIMONY II:

Samantha Becker and Lewis Becker

Saint Joseph of Bertha

Loose 15.42 Festival 127.00 Adult 1,280.00 T-Shirts 10.00 Child 8.00 CCHD 100.00 Total Regular 1,303.42 Votive Candles 6.00

Last Sunday Mass Count: 70

Christ the King of Browerville Loose 438.55 Votive Candles 49.00 Adult 2,813.00 Elevator 100.00 Child 4.70 CCHD 5.00 Total Regular 3,256.25

Last Sunday Mass Count: 345

Saint Joseph of Clarissa Loose 59.25 Religious Education 120.00 Adult 1,378.00 Assumption 10.00 Child 6.00 Votive Candles 6.00 Total Regular 1,443.25 Labels for Learning 25.00

Last Saturday Mass Count: 147

Stewardship

Liturgical Ministers

Saint Joseph of Bertha Saturday, September 24, 5:30 p.m.

Rosary: Butch Rice Lector: Judy Wagner EMHC: Bill Hartman, Brenda Follmer, Russ VanDenhuevel Sacristan: Butch Rice Servers: David Freyholtz and Isaiah Wagner

Ushers: Gary Schmidt and David Wagner Money Counters: Vicki Larson and David Wagner Church Cleaning (Oct. 26-Nov. 2): Bill & SuzAnn Goeden, LeRoy & Karen Sakry Christ the King of Browerville Sunday, September 25, 8:30 a.m. Rosary: Mary Becker and Clara Johnson Lector: Susanne Espree Servers: Teresa Tynio and Madeline Irsfeld EMHC: Glennda Kotula, Bev Foote Tim Schettler, Paula Becker Ushers for September: Tim Duncan, Jeff Becker Chad Becker, Scott Determan Church Cleaning: Patrick & Sandy Schorn, Bob & Joan Schueller, Gary & Mary Schultz

Saint Joseph of Clarissa Wednesday, Sept. 21, CTCCC Rosary - George Sovich Sunday, September 25, 10.30 a.m. (at CTK, Browerville)

Lector: Kim M. EMHC: Kathy, Rita W., Vern Sacristan: Kathy Servers: Ty Lancaster and Trey Lancaster Ushers: Matt & Michelle Dotzler

MASS SCHEDULE

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

Monday, September 19– Weekday Proverbs 3:27-34/Luke 8:16-18

Tuesday, September 20 – Saints Andrew Kim Tae-gon and Paul Chong Ha-sang and Companions Proverbs 21:1-6, 10-13/Luke 8:19-21 6:00 p.m. Adoration and Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:00 p.m. †Holy Souls in Purgatory Bertha

Wednesday, September 21 - Saint Matthew Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-13/Matthew 9:9-13 11:00 a.m. †Olivia Pampy Browerville Adoration for one hour before Mass

Thursday, September 22 – Weekday Ecclesiastes 1:2-11/Luke 9:7-9 No Mass Clarissa 11:00 a.m. †Debbie Twardowski CTCCC

Friday, September 23 - Saint Pius of Pietreicina Ecclesiastes 3:1-11/Luke 9:18-22

8:30 a.m. †Harold Tschida Browerville Adoration for one hour after Mass

Saturday, September 24 – Weekday Ecclesiastes 11:9—12:8/Luke 9:43b-45

Twenty—Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Amos 6:1a, 4-7/1 Timothy 6:11-16/Luke 16:19-31

Weekend Mass Times Saturday, September 24 4:30 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:30 p.m. †Poor Souls in Purgatory Bertha

Sunday, September 25 8:00 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 8:30 a.m. †Jerry & Betty Smieja Browerville

10:30 a.m. People of the Parishes Browerville

10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass will be held in Browerville while painting is done

at St. Joseph’s in Clarissa

Saint Joseph of Clarissa

Saint Joseph of Bertha

Religious Education Confirmation meeting is tonight, Sunday, Sept. 18th at 7 p.m. in the church basement.

Religious Education letters were sent out to parents. Par-ent meeting will be Wednesday, September 21 at 7 p.m. in church basement. Please bring forms into the meeting, or the call parish office with your information at 756-2205. Confirmation Retreat is next Sunday, September 25 at Christ the King in Browerville.

Thank you to everyone who donated to Mary Jo Copeland. We will not be able to accept donations because of the remodeling.

St. Mary’s Mission Meeting—Wed., Sept. 21 at 9 a.m.

Remodeling SJC will be closed starting September 18 with painting and carpeting done inside of the church. Tentatively, if all goes as planned, Holy Mass will resume

the weekend of October 15-16. More information will follow in bulletins. Also, asking anyone to help with taking out pews TODAY, (Sept. 18) in the afternoon.

Religious Education if you are considering being a teacher, please contact the office. Watch

the bulletin for a beginning date for classes to start. Confirmation meeting for parents and candidates is tonight, Sunday, September 18th at 7 p.m. in St. Joseph Church, in Clarissa. Confirmation Retreat is next Sunday, September 25 at CTK.

We are collecting items for Mary Jo Copeland’s Sharing & Caring Hands in Minneapolis. Donations can be dropped off in the church basement. Items should be in good condition and include: children’s and adult clothing, bedding, small kitchen appliances, cookware, personal care items, disposable diapers, etc. For more information or to help with the project, call Butch and Carol at 924-2423.

September Food & Fellowship— Saturday, Sept. 24 after Holy Mass. Group B is scheduled to host.

Christ the King of Browerville

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Catechetical Sunday theme this year is “Prayer: the Faith Prayed.” Thank you to the following teachers who share the Catholic Faith with students every day: Kelly Burns, Sarah Becker, Angie Perish, & Felicia Middendorf.

Thank you to all who supported our Education Raffle. This year’s winners are: $10,000 - Bob and Joyce Wolf,

$500—Nick Santer, $200 winners: Edna Pampy, Lloyd & Judy Buhl, Mark Geraets, Dennis Lucas, Marge & Kevin Evans, and Jay Winter.

Christ the King Catholic School

Religious Education—May God help us to be good stewards to what has been entrusted in us, and may we receive the grace we need for our service here at Christ the King. Thank you to the following Faith Formation Catechists for sharing your gifts especially those of faith, hope and love to serve the families of our parish: Sheri Gritz, Rena Irsfeld, Michelle Jagush, Ryan Perish, Donna Frisch, Paula Becker, Ramona Steinmetz, Neal Dreher and Beverly Geraets. Confirmation meeting is tonight, Sunday, September 18 at St. Joseph’s in Clarissa, 7 p.m. Confirmation Retreat is next Sunday, Sept. 25 at CTK.

Volunteers are needed to assist with the Diocesan Mission Office’s Barn Dance on September 24, at Mark and Carla Hoelscher’s farm. Needed: 4-6 people to direct parking from 3:30-4:30 p.m., 4-6 ushers for the Mass from 4:30-5:30 p.m., 1 more altar server for the Mass, 4-6 people to carry roasters of food during the meal from 5:30-6:30, 8-10 people to help with clean up and returning chairs and tables to the church at 9 p.m. If you can help with any of these tasks, please call Don Clasemann as soon as you can at 320-552-0202. Lots of volunteers would also make it an easy task to haul the tables and chairs from the church to Hoelscher’s farm at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.

Christian Women will meet on Thurs., September 22, at 6:30 p.m. Coffee cakes and raffle will be discussed.

A Pork Roast Dinner which includes pork roast, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable, salad, dessert and beverage will be served at Christ the King Church, Browerville, on Sunday, October 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come and enjoy a good meal and help with this fundraiser for the elevator to be installed in our church.

Mass Intentions can be given to Kathy Wagner or

Laura Miner. Please keep in mind the schedule of Mass intentions are made a couple of months in advance. Please submit a $10 Stipend along with your intention. To simplify this, you can drop it in the collection basket.

The 3rd annual Diocesan Barn Dance will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at the Mark and Carla Hoelscher Farm in Browerville. There will be an Outdoor Mass with Bishop Donald Kettler at 4:30 p.m. Picnic meal, live music g r o u p s , b o n f i r e , h a y r i d e s ,

activities for kids, silent auction and fun for all ages to follow! Free Will Donation. All proceeds support the diocesan partnerships with Homa Bay, Kenya and Maracay, Venezuela.

Area Events Company of Parishes

Company of Parishes Events Calendar

Wednesday, September 21.……SJC St. Mary’s Mission Mtg. 9 a.m. Thursday, September 22 ……CTK Christian Women Mtg. 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 24…………...…God’s Men Mtg. at SJC 7 a.m. Diocesan Barn Dance at Mark and Carla Hoelscher Farm SJB Food & Fellowship after Holy Mass

Sunday, September 25……………...….Confirmation Retreat at CTK

Sunday, October 2 ……CTK Pork Roast Dinner Elevator Fundraiser Friday, October 7………Registration Deadline-Women’s Conference

Tuesday, October 11……………...………...SJB Parish Life Meeting

Saturday, October 15 …………………………….Public Rosary Rally

God’s Men Meeting will be on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 7 a.m. at St. Joseph of Clarissa. All men are welcome.

The collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development provides funding for groups that make lasting change and uplift the poor in the United States. CCHD’s grants improve education, support economic development, and create affordable housing in low-income neighborhoods. Help us continue to defend human dignity and build communities of solidarity. Please give to the CCHD Collection.

The Todd County Historical Society is having an All You Can Eat Belgian Waffle Breakfast on Sunday, September 25 at the Long Prairie American Legion, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a fundraiser for the Todd County Museum. Breakfast includes Belgian waffles, sausages, 8 flavored syrups, whipped topping, coffee and juice. Everyone is welcome.

Catholic Women’s Conference Building a Culture of Life Saturday, October 15, 2016

Holy Angels Performing Arts Center, 312 7th Ave. St. Cloud

Are you ready for a “faith” lift? Together women 16 and up can learn more about the blessings of being a woman.

8:00 a.m. Registration & Refreshments 9:00 a.m. Opening Prayer & Welcome 9:30 a.m. Theresa Farnan, Ph.D. Gender Therory Faith, and Christian Feminism

10:00 a.m. Break/Refreshments 10:45 a.m. Chris Codden What Men Wish Their Wives Knew About Men 11:45 a.m. Lunch/Confessions/Exhibits 1:15 p.m. Q & A Panel with Fr. Matthew Crane and Fr. Tom Knoblach 2:45 p.m. Break 3:15 p.m. Theresa Farnan Ph.D. Women and the Missionary Church Evangelizing in a Post-Christian Culture 4:00 p.m. Closing Prayer 5:00 p.m. Holy Mass with Bishop Kettler

Cathedral of St. Mary Conference Cost is $40 per person. However, there is a

special rate for a student with ID or a group of 5 or more at $30 per person. If you are interested in going, please

contact Victoria Bulcher to receive the discount, at 320.360.5193 or vbulcher@stmaryslp.org by the

registration deadline of October 7.

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Annual Fall Bazaar St. John’s Church in Bluffton Sunday, September 25 ~ Mass: 10:30 a.m. Ham & Chicken Dinner serving at 11:30 a.m. Adults $10/Children under 12 $5/ Under 6 Free ~ Entertainment for the Children, Fancy Work, Refreshments, Games, Raffle Drawing at 3:30 p.m. Everybody welcome!

Options for Women~Evening for Life (TONIGHT) Sunday, Sept. 18 at Elmerz Event Center 1225 Timberlane Drive, Sauk Centre /$35 Ticket

5:00 p.m. Social Hour & Music by Romanza Strings, Silent Auction/Photobooth

6:00 p.m. Dinner & Speaker Rebecca Kiessling International Pro-Life & Adoption Speaker 7:30 p.m. Live Auction / All are welcome!

“Renewal in Jesus Christ” Little Falls Parish Mission—with Fr. Tony Oelrich

Today, Sunday, Sept. 18 - 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Monday, Sept. 19 - 7 p.m. at Holy Family

Tues. Sept. 20 - 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Wednesday, Sept. 21 - 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s

Everyone is invited.

SAVE the DATE! ACT-OBERFEST- Sunday, Oct. 16 More information to follow in future bulletins.