323 Reform St. North Norwood Young America, MN 55368

Contact Information Office …………………...952-466-2031 Website ... www.st-bernard-cologne.org

Parish Office Hours: Tuesday thru Friday, 9:00am-2:00pm.

Parish Information E-mail: parishinfo@st-bernard-cologne.org Business Administrator Sherry Witte…………….952-856-1051 E-mail: BusAdmin@st-bernard-cologne.org Safe Environment Coordinator Sarah Smith ……..…..952-856-1052 Bookkeeper@st-bernard-cologne.org Trustees Andrew Kleindl.……...…952-442-9282 Thomas Monsen...……....507-514-7654 Finance Council Chairperson Ralph Laumann ….…… 952-466-3331

Communion for Homebound Barb Knorr..……....….....952-466-2447 Prayer Chain Patsy Quinn….. …………952-466-3304 Lori Kasel ……...kasel.lori@gmail.com Adoration Coordinator Marcy Wickenhauser…....952-466-2593 Funeral Lunch Contact Sandy Bengston .………..612-240-4977 Ladies Guild President Monica Kooiman ………952-466-5769 Catholic United Financial Carol Hoen …………..…952-466-2456

CHURCH OF

THE ASCENSION

ST. BERNARD CHURCH

Contact Information Rectory & Parish Office-952-467-3351 Website ……www.ascensionnya.org

Parish Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. 10:00 am—2:00pm.

Business Administrator Sherry Witte.…………..952-777-0110 E-mail:BusAdmin@ascensionNYA.org

Safe Environment Coordinator Sarah Smith ………..952-777-0111 Bookkeeper@ascensionnya.org

Trustees David Donnay…………952-201-1942 John (Jack) Lano .……..952-467-3765 Finance Council Chairperson John (Jack) Lano………952-467-3765

Communion for Homebound Sue Tellers ……....….....612-247-6881

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

Adoration Coordinator Tamara Lemmer….....…612-790-5720 E-mail:tamaralemmer7@gmail.com

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

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

Knights of Columbus-Grand Knight Kevin Raether… 952-467-2633

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

Pastor Fr. Abraham George Kochupurackal CMI Office ………….. ………..952-856-1050 frabraham@st-bernard-cologne.org Joint Mission Team Chairperson Steve Lemmer…………….952-913-0790 Faith Formation DRE for Pre-k-5th Grades Kara Wickenhauser………952-466-4719 DRE Middle School Grades Melanie Kleindl…………..763-645-7602 DRE Confirmation Class Julie Kleindl…….………...952-807-3522

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

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 be-fore setting a marriage date. These two

meetings need to be completed 6 months before the proposed date.

Sacrament of Reconciliation By appointment with Father.

Call 952-856-1050

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

MASS SCHEDULE

Ascension-Weekend-Saturday 5:00pm. Tuesday & Friday 6:15 pm.

St. Bernard-Weekend-Sunday10:00am.

Wednesday & Thursday 8:00am.

SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – JANUARY 17, 2021

212 Church St. East Cologne, MN 55322

CALENDAR FOR ASCENSION AND ST. BERNARDS’ PARISHES

All events cancelled until further notice.

SCRIPTURE READINGS—Jan. 17,-Jan. 23, 2021 1/17 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time: I Sm 3:3b-10,19*Ps 40:2,4,7-10*1 Cor 6:13c-15a,17-20*Jn 1:35-42. 1/18: Heb 5:1-10*Ps 110:1-4*Mk 2:18-22. 1/19: Heb 6:10-20*Ps 111:1-2,4-5,9-10*Mk 2:23-28. 1/20 Sts. Fabian & Sebastian : Heb 7:1-3,15-17*Ps 110:1-4*Mk 3:1-6.1/21 St. Agnes: Heb 7:25-8:6*Ps 40:7-10,17*Mk 3:7-12. 1/22 Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children: Heb 8:6-13*Ps 85:8,10-14*Mk 3:13-19. 1/23 BVM, St. Vincent, St. Marianne Cope: Heb 9:2-3,11-14*Ps 47:2-3,6-9*Mk 3:20-21.

Tuesdays — NOON; All copy must be in to the bulletin: e-mail address & e-mail to

pquinn55322@hotmail.com Fridays — NOON; All inserts and announcements must be in to the bulletin e-mail address or a paper

copy in the Parish office at St. Bernard.

“What are You Looking for?” Dear Sisters and Brothers, On this second Sunday of Ordinary time, the scriptural readings are about God’s call to be with him and to share that experience with others. The First Reading is about calling of Samuel (1 Samuel 3:3-10). Samuel did not rec-ognize God’s call at first. But with the help of Eli he rec-ognized God’s call. Samuel grew up and the Lord was with him and he continued to listen carefully to what God was saying. And, in turn, he passed on what he had heard to others. The gospel (John 1:35-42) is also about calling. John the Baptist points Jesus out to his disciples, “Behold, the Lamb of God!” When two of John’s disciples, Andrew and John, heard this they immediately followed Jesus. Seeing them following him, Jesus asked them, “What are you looking for?” He asked them the most fundamental question in life. Jesus asks each of us the same question: “What are you looking for?” What’s the goal of life? What am I looking for? What am I really trying to get out of life? Some are searching for material security. They would like a posi-tion which is safe and enough money to meet the needs of life. That is not a wrong aim. But it is a low and an inadequate aim to provide security for life. Some are looking for what they would call a career, for power, prominence and prestige. If this is directed by motives of personal ambition it can be a low aim. If it is directed by motives of the service of our fellow human being it can be a high aim. But it is not enough. Many seek God for temporary reasons and for material benefit- looking for a good job, house, wealth, power, position, name, fame, or peaceful life. Even if we got everything we search for, still we have a thirst for something more than all these. Jesus gets a beautiful answer from Andrew and John. We want to see “where you are staying”. The question is not simply about a street address. They did not wish to speak to Jesus only on the road but as friends in his own house. Jesus’ answer was “Come and see”. Jesus knows their inner thirst. It is an invitation for a deeper and personal relationship with Jesus. When we take one step towards God, he takes seven steps. But the first step should be ours. When we take God seriously in our lives, God also will take us seriously. The essential meaning of “seeing” is the seeing of faith (John 9). Only with that seeing can the disciples know where Jesus truly dwells, with-in the Father. “Come and see” is God’s invitation for fellowship and communion with him. Knowing Jesus and where he stays is not primarily a matter of intellectual knowledge. It is not a matter of information. (Continued in the column to the right) > > > > > > > >

< < < < < < < < (Continued from the column on the left) It is not a matter of information. It is not a question of knowing all theology, nor is it a question of being an ex-pert in all the teaching and the rules of the Church. Knowing Jesus is a matter of to be with him. To know him in the Gospel sense is to seek, find and respond to his loving presence in our daily lives. It comes from trying out the teaching of Jesus even when it seems to go against what most people think: to love unconditionally, to for-give, to carry one’s cross after Jesus, to suffer persecution for being a follower of Jesus. This experience can be achieved by faith and prayer. The two disciples accept the invitation. They do go and stay where Jesus stays and have the experience of God’s love. John who wrote the gospel finishes the paragraph with these words: “It was about four in the after-noon.” (John 1:39). Even after several years, John clearly remembers the time of their meeting with Jesus. It was an unforgettable experience for them. It had a tremendous influence on them. What was the result of staying with Jesus? Andrew went to his brother Simon and told him the good news of his discovery of the Messiah. And it didn’t take much to get Simon to “come and see” who this Jesus was. Jesus reached out to Simon in the same way he did to Andrew earlier. When we discover something very important and valua-ble it is natural to want to share it with those closest to us. God’s Word is never to be kept just for ourselves. That would be like the man who kept the talent and buried it in the ground. Let us be attentive to the call that the Lord issues to each of us every day and every situations of life. Yours in Christ, Fr. Abraham Kochupurackal CMI Pastor

Church of St. Bernard Cologne, MN Every Tuesday & Friday

Eucharistic Adoration 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Church of the Ascension Norwood Young America, MN

Eucharistic Adoration Has been cancelled until April

Please watch the bulletin for further notice. Spiritual Resources!

TV __ Diocese of St. Cloud: Sundays, 11 AM. on KSTCTV/45;—Diocese of Winona-Rochester: Sun., 11:30 AM. on Fox 9+;— Our Lady of Grace, Edina: Sun-day, Noon on Fox 9+ (Dish/Direct 29, Comcast 10/807; Over Air 9.2);—EWTN: 7:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM. Radio: __ Relevant Radio 1330am: Weekdays and Sundays at noon, and Sundays at 9 a.m. __ EWTN: ewtn.com/radio/listen-live Please pray the Rosary daily for our nation, our world, an end to Abortion and an end to the Corona-virus. The following is a list of a few TV and Radio stations that air the Rosary. TV __EWTN: 6:30am, After the TV Mass at Approxi-mately 8:00am.; 2:30pm.; 8:30pm. __Catholic TV Network: 2:00 am; 9:00am; 5:30pm Nu-vera Nu Tel Cable TV Ch. 21 Radio: __Revelant Radio 1330am: 7:00pm. “Family Ro-sary across America”

Word of Life— “There is such a wide spectrum of issues involving the protection of human life and the promotion of human dignity. Good people frequently disagree on which problems to address, which policies to adopt and how best to apply them. But for citizens and elected offi-cials alike, the basic principle is simple: We must begin with a commitment never to intentionally kill, or collude in the killing, of any innocent human life, no matter how broken, unformed, disabled or desperate that life may seem. In other words, the choice of certain ways of acting is always and radically incompatible with the love of God and the dignity of the human person created in His image.” United States Conference of Catholic Bishops “Living the Gospel of Life,” © 1998 USCCB.

Year of Saint Joseph begins locally and worldwide December 8, 2020 and ends December 8, 2021.

It includes opportunities for indulgences. Read the Apos-tolic Letter of the Holy Father Francis on the Archdio-

cese web site: www.archspm.org/synod/stjoseph

The following is a pray to St. Joseph taken from the Apostolic Letter

Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer,

Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To you God entrusted his only Son;

in you Mary placed her trust; with you Christ became man.

Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father

and guide us in the path of life. Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage,

and defend us from every evil. Amen.

Mass Times The Mass schedule going forward will be as follows: Ascension: Saturday at 5:00 pm; Tues. and Fri. at 6:15 pm Communion for those over 65 or with health con-cerns on Tues at 6:45pm St. Bernard: Sunday at 10:00 am; Wed. and Thurs. at 8:00 am FM broadcast to parking lot – FM station 91.7 - Communion under portico. Communion for those over 65 or with health con-cerns on Wed at 8:30am. Because of the limited seating, we are asking you to sign up for Masses. Please go to ascensionnya.org or st-bernard-cologne.org and sign up there. If you don’t have internet access, call the parish office for assistance. Please call Father to schedule individual confessions.

Thank you...for your generosity! Thank you for your donation of $15.00 to Birthright of Hutchinson. Your generous donation will help us con-tinue to support and assist women and families in this area. Your support is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Carolyn and all Birthright volunteers. Prayer Service for Life Friday, January 22, 10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of Saint Paul in St. Paul and via livestream. Please join us for this prayer service to commemorate the millions of lives lost to abortion and the many women and men wounded by abortion’s aftermath. Limited seating will be available, and COVID-19 protocols will be fol-lowed. The prayer service will also be livestreamed on the Cathedral’s Facebook page: facebook.com/cathedralsaintpaul

9 Days for Life - January 21-29, 2021 9 Days for Life is a Novena for the protection of hu-man life. Each day's intentions is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life. Sign up for daily prayers sent by email or text messages https://pro-life-activities.lpages.co/9-days-for-life-2021-english/ Resources for leaders are also available from printable handouts, prayer graphics and sample announcements!

Virtual Ascend Conference -January 21-23, online This conference for young adults will take you on a deep dive into what it means to be “created for wor-ship.” It is our hope that these three nights of high-powered keynotes, convicting exhortation, live whole-hearted worship, and our very own “Ascend Show” will open your heart to a new and profound experience of your identity in Christ. Register at ascendspo.org.

CHURCH OF ST. BERNARD STEWARDSHIP OF TIME

January 18 through January 24, 2021

SERVERS: Sat. 8:00pm No Mass Sun. 10:00am. Suspended until further notice LECTORS: Sat. 8:00 pm. No Mass Sun. 10:00 am Volunteers Welcome EUCHARISTIC MINISTER: Sat. 8:00pm No Mass Sun. 10:00am Fr. Abraham GREETERS: Saturday 8:00pm No Mass Sunday 10:00am Volunteers Welcome USHERS Sat. 8:00pm No Mass Sun. 10:00am Volunteers Welcome

MASS INTENTIONS

Sat. Jan. 16 8:00pm. No Mass Sun. Jan. 17 10:00am. †Bernard Shambour Sr., Gilbert Rademacher & All Parishioners Mon. Jan. 18 No Mass Tues. Jan. 19 6:15pm Mass at Ascension Wed. Jan. 20 8:00am †Warren Kahnke Thurs. Jan. 21 8:00am Edward J. Tellers Family Fri. Jan. 22 6:15pm Mass at Ascension Sat. Jan. 23 8:00 pm No Mass Sun. Jan. 24 10:00am. All Parishioners & †Clarence & Muriel Wickenhauser

Stewardship of Treasure Budget for week 2,440.67 Contributions 01-6-2021through 01-12-2021 2,898.17 Total Actual Collection YTD 106,569.01 YTD 12-31Collection Over (Under) Budget 270.69 Forward in Faith Envelope Income 00.00 Electronic Donations 290.50 Forward in Faith Total 290.50 Forward in Faith YTD 23,943.02 Did you know you can have your contributions auto-matically deducted from your checking or savings account? For more information call the parish office 952-466-2031, or visit www.st-bernard-cologne.org

CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION STEWARSHIP OF TIME

SERVERS: Sat. 5:00 pm: Suspended until further notice Sun. 8:00 am: No Mass READERS: Sat. 5:00 pm: Volunteers Welcome Sun. 8:00 am: No Mass EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Sat. 5:00 pm: Volunteers Welcome Sun. 8:00 am: No Mass COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND Team A: Team B: USHERS: Sat. 5:00 pm: Volunteers Welcome Sun. 8:00 am: No Mass SACRISTAN: Sat. 5:00 pm: Father Abraham Sun. 8:00 am No Mass GREETERS: Sat. 5:00 pm: Volunteers Welcome Sun. 8:00 am: No Mass

MASS INTENTIONS

Mon. Jan. 18 No Mass Tues. Jan. 19 6:15 pm John Lewandowski † Wed. Jan. 20 8:00 am Mass at St. Bernard Thurs. Jan 21 8:00 am Mass at St. Bernard Fri. Jan. 22 6:15 pm For Respect for all Life Sat. Jan. 23 5:00 pm Del Lano † Sun. Jan. 24 8:00 am No Mass

Weekly Collection Report Totals for 1/10/2021

Weekly Operating Budget: $3,115.38 Contributions: $1,410.00 E-Giving: $400.00 Weekly Budget YTD: $87,230.64 Actual Collection YTD: $86,953.95 CUF-KC Dec. Match $7,500.00 Total Collected Over (Under) YTD $6,923.31 Capital Improvement Offering: $10.00 Capital Improvement-E-Giving: $95.00 Capital Improvement YTD: $5,785.00