212 Church St. East Cologne, MN 55322

323 Reform St. North Norwood Young America, MN 55368 Contact Information

Fr. Gregory Abbott, Pastor Rectory & Parish Office ..952-466-2031 Fax ………………….…..952-466-3319 Website ... www.st-bernard-cologne.org

Business Administrator Sherry Witte…………….952-466-2031 E-mail: BusAdmin@st-bernard-cologne.org Parish Information E-mail: parishinfo@st-bernard-cologne.org Bookkeeper E-mail: bookkeeper@st-bernard-cologne.org School Building ………952-466-5917

Parish Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Friday 9am-2pm.

Trustees Laura Templin .....……....952-994-9159 Andrew Kleindl.……...…952-442-9282

Finance Council Chairperson Ralph Laumann ….…… 952-466-3331

Parish Council Chairperson

Brenda Buckley-Jones…. 952-239-9436

Ladies Guild President Monica Kooiman ………952-466-5769

Prayer Chain Patsy Quinn….. …………952-466-3304 Lori Kasel ……...kasel.lori@gmail.com

Adoration Coordinator Helen Nicklaus …………952-466-2000 Catholic United Financial Helen Hilgers ………..…952-466-5567

CHURCH OF

THE ASCENSION

ST. BERNARD CHURCH

Contact Information Fr. Gregory Abbott, Pastor Rectory & Parish Office-952-467-3351 Website ……www.ascensionnya.org

Business Administrator Sherry Witte……………..952-467-3351 E-mail:ascensionnya@embarqmail.com

Parish Office Hours: Mon. , Tues., Thurs., & Fri. 10 am—2pm.

Trustees Gary Widmer ………….952-467-3082 John (Jack) Lano .……..952-467-3765

Parish Council Chairperson Brian Willems ….……...952-467-9654

Communion for Homebound Rita Fahey …………...612-282-7030

Prayer Chain Carol Donnay …………952-467-2183 Lucy Kostecka ………..952-467-2576 E-mail: Ascensionprays@aol.com

Adoration Coordinator Jan Johnson……………952-412-4900

Music Liturgy Marilee Widmer ……..952-467-3082

Social Hall Bookings Parish Office …..………952-467-3351

Catholic United Financial Dennis Stoks …………952-240-5001

Knights of Columbus-Grand Knight Donald Whitaker 952-454-1611

Bulletin Co-editors Patricia Quinn……….……..952-466-3304 E-mail …bulletin@st-bernard-cologne.org

David Dettmann …………...952-467-2268 E-mail..daveannerichkarlemma@msn.com

Joint Bulletin published weekly at: www.ascensionnya.org &

www.st-bernard-cologne.org DRE for 6th—10th Grades Julie Kleindl…………...952-807-3522 DRE for Pre-k-5th Grades Kara Wickenhauser……952-466-4719

SACRAMENTS Baptisms: By appointment.

Marriage Arrangements The couple should contact the priest as soon

as they become engaged. They must meet with the priest twice before setting a marriage date. These two meetings

need to be completed 6 months before the proposed date.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Ascension:Tues.5:40-6:05pm.

Sat.4:15-4:45pm.

St. Bernard:Mon.8:30am. Sat.7:15-7:45 pm. Additionally by appointment.

Communion for Homebound Call parish office.

Anointing of the Sick Call the parish office at any time.

MASS SCHEDULE Ascension-Weekend-Sat. 5 pm. Sun. 8 am.

Tuesday 6:15 pm. & Friday 7:15 am.

St. Bernard-Weekend-Sat. 8 pm. Sun. 10am. Monday & Wednesday 8:00 am.

THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – NOVEMBER 6, 2016

SCRIPTURE READINGS For the week of Nov. 6, 2016 – Nov. 12 2016

11/6 Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time: 2 Mc 7:1-2,9-14*Ps 17:1,5-6,8,15*2 Thes 2:16—3:5*Lk 20:27-38. 11/7: Ti 1:1-9*Ps 24:1-2,3-4,5-6*Lk 17:1-6. 11/8: Ti 2:1-8,11-14*Ps 37:3-4,18,23,27,29*Lk 17:7-10. 11/9 The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica: Ez 47:1-2,8-9,12*Ps 46:2-3,5-6,8-9*1 Cor 3:9c-11,16-17*Jn 2:13-22. 11/10 St. Leo the Great: Phlm 7-20*Ps 146:7,8-9,9-10*Lk 17:20-25. 11/11 St. Martin of Tours: 2 Jn 4:9*Ps 119:1,2,10,11,17,18*Lk 17:26-37. 11/12 St. Josaphat: 3 Jn 5-8*Ps112:1-2,3-4,5-6*Lk 18:1-8. Copyright 2015 by Creative Communications for the Parish. Used with permission.

CALENDAR FOR ASCENSION AND ST. BERNARDS’ PARISHES

Sun. Nov. 6th-1:00 pm-Catholic United Financial Turkey Bingo-at Ascension Social Hall Sun. Nov. 6th-9:00 am-Donut Sunday after Mass Ascension Social Hall Mon. Nov. 7th-8:00 am: Mass at Ascension Tues. Nov. 8th-7:00 pm-Fellowship Meal after 6:15 pm Mass Wed. Nov. 9th-8:00 am: Mass at Ascension Thurs. Nov. 10th- 8:00 am-8:00 pm-Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at Ascension Fri. Nov. 11th 10:15 am – Mass at The Harbor Fri. Nov. 11th 6 pm – Rosary at Ascension Sat. Nov 12th 8 am– Catholic Watchmen Meeting at Ascension Wed. Nov. 16th 4:00 pm: Finance Council Meeting, Ascension Wed. Nov. 16th 5:30 pm-8:00 pm: Reconciliation At Ascension Sat. Nov. 19th 11am. – 1pm. At. St. Bernard School –Christmas Bazaar & Luncheon. Quilt Raffle, Crafts, Candy, and baked good. Thurs. Nov 24th-No Adoration at Ascension

Due to the installation of the refurbished church stained glass windows:

The 8am Mass Monday & Wednesday November 7 & 9th will be held at Ascension at 8am.

EXPERIENCE GOD’S MERCY We will be offering an Evening of Reconciliation for both parishes at Ascension Church on Wednesday, November 16th from 5:30-8:15pm. Four priests (3 plus me) will be available throughout that time for the celebration of the individual Sacrament of Reconciliation for our faith for-mation students and families and parishioners. Encounter the JOY OF GOD’S MERCY in this sacrament. Fr. Gregory

Dear Parishioners,

HONEST TO GOODNESS, last Tuesday when I was writing my bulletin column about cre-mation I DID NOT KNOW that at that time the Catholic Church was in the process of issuing a new instruction on Christian burial, with a partic-ular emphasis on ashes and cremation! Here is a summary produced by our archdiocese:

Clarification on Church Law Regarding Christian Burial and Cremation: The Congre-gation for the Doctrine of the Faith recently is-sued a new instruction on Christian burial, with a particular emphasis on ashes and cremation. The document affirms the Church’s traditional preference for burial of bodies of the deceased, while making clear that cremation is a legitimate choice when it is done for sanitary, economic, or social reasons, and it is not chosen out of a de-nial of Christian doctrine on the resurrection of the body. The document issues a number of directives about cremation:

• Cremation must never violate the explicitly-stated or the reasonably inferable wishes of the deceased faithful. • Scandal and religious indifferentism must be avoided in the disposition of the ashes. • Ashes of the faithful must be laid to rest in a sacred place, that is, in a cemetery or other dedicated place for this purpose. Ashes may not be scattered, reserved in a pri-vate home, divided among family members, or preserved in mementos or jewelry. These directives are clarifications of the already existing laws of the Church, and so they are consistent with the current policy of the Archdio-cese. The document provides a reminder that these restrictions on the “reservation of the ashes of the departed in a sacred place ensure that they are not excluded from the prayers and remem-brance of their family or the Christian communi-ty. Continued in the column to the right > > > >

< < < < < <Continued in the column on the left. It prevents the faithful departed from being for-gotten, or their remains from being shown a lack of respect, which eventuality is possible, most especially once the immediately subse-quent generation has too passed away. Also it prevents any unfitting or superstitious practic-es.”

Eternal rest grant unto our faithful departed O Lord, Fr. Gregory

Church of St. Bernard Cologne, MN

West Carver County Food Shelf. Two volunteers are needed to fill two Tuesdays’

in November. Begin at approximately 12noon until 4:00 or 4:30 pm.

If you are able to fill in on November15th or November 29th.

please call Patsy Quinn at 952-466-3304 if your are interested. Thank you.

Kindergarten Information Night – St. Joseph Catholic School

Thursday, November 10, 2016-5:30-7:00pm.

You've celebrated a few anniversaries... maybe MANY. You've been through some ups and downs and you have learned a lot about each other. But what if there's more to your marriage than you've ever realized? Experience a Worldwide Marriage Encoun-ter Weekend and discover the beauty of your relationship. The next Worldwide Marriage En-counter Weekends are Nov 18-20, 2016 in Prior Lake, MN and Feb 10-12, 2017 in Buffalo, MN. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit our website at: twincitieswwme.org or contact Brent & Tracy at applications@twincitieswwme.org or 612-756-8720.

Church of the Ascension Norwood Young America, MN

Looking for some extra income? Ascension is looking for someone to take on the snow removal duties at the church this winter. If interested,

please contact the parish office at 952-467-3351.

Turkey Bingo – Today! (Sunday, Nov. 6) 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the church social hall

Twenty games will be played, and the cost is $7.00/bingo card. Lunch will be available. Two children's bikes will be given away, and there will be prizes between games. The cash raffle drawing will be held following the last game of bingo. Raffle tickets will still be available for

purchase. The event is sponsored by Ascension Catholic United Financial.

Thank You! Thank you to all who donated items for the Appalachia

Mission. We are grateful to the volunteers who collected boxes, packed them to ship, and delivered 29 boxes of

donated items to the semi taking them to Kentucky. You are awesome!

~Sue Tellers and Jan Johnson, co-chairs.

Friday Family Rosary Throughout the month of November, all St. Bernard and Ascension parishioners who are interested in praying the

Rosary with others are invited to meet each Friday at 6:00 p.m. at Church of the Ascension. People of all ages from

our church families from both parishes are welcome. Come pray and rest in God’s Presence at the

end of a busy week.

Collection for Archdiocese for the Military Services This weekend, November 5th and 6th, we will have a spe-cial collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Ser-

vices, USA (AMS). The AMS relies solely on private donors in support of its mission, “Serving those who serve.” Please prayerfully consider giving to this

mission so that those who serve in the military have the opportunities to be strengthened in their faith.

To learn more about the AMS, go to www.milarch.org/nationalcollection.

St. Therese Youth Volunteer Scholarship Youth between the ages of 15-18 who volunteer regularly with older adults are encouraged to consider applying for the St. Therese Youth Volunteer Scholarship. Two edu-

cational scholarships in the amount of $2000 each will be award-

ed. Qualified youth will have volunteered 20 or more hours with older adults (relatives or non-relatives). Sub-mit an application and write an essay. Deadline for sub-

missions is 01/13/2017. Visit www.sttheresemn.org/youth-scholarship-awards for

more information.

St. Bernard Church Christmas Bazaar and Casserole Salad Luncheon

Saturday, November 19th 11 am to 1 pm

Ladies get out your recipes for Christmas can-dies, cookies and other baked goodies.

More details and the workers list are in todays’ bulletin on a special insert.

We will again be raffling off a hand made Quilt. Sewn by our St. Bernard Quilters.

A sheet of Quilt Raffle tickets are also inserted todays’ bulletin.

Please come and to the Casserole Salad Luncheon and bring your friends.

CHURCH OF ST. BERNARD STEWARDSHIP OF TIME

AND LITURGY SCHEDULE November 7, 2016 through November 13, 2016

LECTORS: Saturday 8:00pm. Sarah Foley Sunday 10:00am. Rob Wickenhauser

SERVERS: Weekdays: Volunteers Saturday 8:00pm. Max & Luke Arganbright

Sunday 10:am. Connor Terfehr & Ben Wickenhauser

EUCHARISTIC MINISTER CUP MINISTERS Sat. 8pm John Eiden; Carol Hoen; Mary Meuwissen Sun. 10am Eileen Fasching Pam Kunkle; Mary Sue Thaemert USHERS: Sat. 8pm Ralph Laumann & Andy Kleindl Sunday 10:00am Vern Elke & Bob Wickenhauser

GREETERS: Mon. Saturday 8:00pm. Roger Storms Sunday 10:00am. Eileen Fasching

GIFT BEARERS: Saturday 8:00pm. Volunteers Sunday 10:00am. Volunteers MASS SCHEDULE INTENTIONS: Saturday Nov. 5 8:00pm. †Art Hilgers Sunday Nov. 6 10:00am. People of the Parish

Monday Nov. 7 8:00am †Ann (Stelten) Paloucek Tuesday Nov. 8 No Mass at St. Bernard Wednesday Nov. 9 A Special Intention Thursday Nov. 10 No Mass at St. Bernard Friday Nov. 11 No Mass at St. Bernard Saturday Nov. 12 8:00am. People of the Parish Sunday Nov. 13 10:00am. †Euella Knauer

Sacrament of Reconciliation Monday 8:30 a.m.; Saturday: 7:15-7:45 p.m.

Stewardship of Treasure Budget for Week 3,101.20 Contributions 10-26-16 through 10-31-16 2,934.00 Total Actual Collection YTD 56,291.79 YTD Collection Over (Under) Budget (7,321.21)Forward in Faith Envelope Income 1,400.00 Electronic Donations 00.00 Forward in Faith Total 1,400.00 Did you know you can have your contributions automati-cally deducted from your checking or savings account? For more information call the parish office 952-466-2031 ext.241, or visit www.st-bernard-cologne.org

CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION STEWARSHIP OF TIME

November 7 through November 13 SERVERS: Sat. 5:00 pm: Mitchell Lemmer, Joe Simons Sun. 8:00 am: Ben Gallus, Rachel Holliday READERS: Sat 5:00 pm: Jean Schmitz Sun. 8:00 am: Amy Gallus EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Sat. 5:00 pm: Carol Donay, Jim Mulville, Curt Wilson Sun. 8:00 am: Steve Coyle, Kathy Kloempken, Lucy Kostecka COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND Nov.13 8:00 am: Team A: Sue & Rich Tellers Team B: Michael & Anita Harrison USHERS FOR NOVEMBER: Sat. 5:00 pm: Dave Donnay, Mike Simons Sun. 8:00 am: Justin Buckentin, Rich Tellers SACRISTAN: Sat: 5:00 pm: Tamara Lemmer Sun. 8:00 am: Pat Clark GREETERS: Sat. 5:00 pm: Cathleen Williams Sun. 8:00 am: Lisa Whitaker MASS SCHEDULE INTENTIONS Sunday Nov. 6 8:00 am Judy Braunwarth Monday Nov. 7 No Mass Tues. Nov. 8 6:15 pm Fr. Gregory Abbott Wed. Nov. 9 No Mass Thursday Nov. 10 No Mass Friday Nov. 11 7:15 am Rev. Marvin R. O’Connell † Sat. Nov. 12 5:00 pm Fr. Paul C. Ardolf †

Weekly Collection Report Totals for 10/30/16

Weekly Operating Budget: $3,166.35 Contributions: $2,289.00 E-Giving: $325.00 Weekly Budget YTD: $56,994.30 Actual Collection YTD: $55,914.63 Total Collected Over (Under) YTD ($1,079.67) Capital Improvement Offering: $75.00 Capital Improvement-E-Giving: $——— Capital Improvement YTD: $3,450.00