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 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 Bulletin E-mail: bulletin@st-bernard-cologne.org School Building ………952-466-5917 Website ... www.st-bernard-cologne.org Convent ………………...952-466-5620

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

Trustees Leonard Hoen …...……...952-466-2088 Andrew Kleindl.……...…952-442-9282

Finance Council Chairperson Bernie J. Shambour…… 952-466-5928

Parish Council Chairperson

Carol Symanitz……….…651-331-8665

Faith Formation Coordinator FaithFormation@ st-bernard-cologne.org

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

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 3

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

DRE for 6th—10th Grades Julie Kleindl…………...952-807-3522

DRE for Pre-k-5th Grades Kara Wickenhauser……952-466-4719

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

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. 5:40-6:05 pm Sat. 4:15—4:45 pm.

St. Bernard —Mon. 8:30 am. 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.

THE MOST HOLY TRINITY – MAY 22, 2016

SCRIPTURE READINGS For the week of May 22, 2016 – May 28, 2016

5/22 The Most Holy Trinity: Pre 8:22-31 * Ps 8:4-5,6-7,8-9 * Rom 5:1-5 * Jn 16:12-15 5/23: 1 Pt 1:3-9 * Ps 111:1-2,5-6,9-10 * Mk 10:17-27. 5/24:1 Pt 1:10-16 * Ps 98:1,2-3,3-4 * Mk 10:28-31. 5/25(St. Bede the Venerable; St. Gregory VII; St. Mary Magdalene de ’Pazzil): 1 Pt 1:18-25 * Ps 147:12-13,14-15,19-20 * Mk 10:32-45. 5/26 St. Philip Neri: 1 Pt 2:2-5,9-12 * Ps 100:2,3,4,5 * Mk 10:46-52. 5/27(St. Augustine of Canterbury): 1 Pt 4:7-13 * Ps 96:10,11-12,13 * Mk 11:11-26. 5/28(BVM): Jude 1:17,20b-25 * Ps 63:2,3-4,5-6 * Mk 11:27-33. Copyright 2015 by Creative Communications for the Parish. Used with permission.

CALENDAR FOR ASCENSION AND ST. BERNARDS’ PARISHES

Mon. May 23rd-At Ascension-6:55 pm-Parish Council Meeting in the Social Hall Wed. May 25th-7:30 pm-At Ascension-Community Choir Practice at Ascension for Bacca-laureate-All are Welcome Thurs. May 26th - 8:00 am-8:00 pm-Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Sun. May 29th-At Ascension-Corpus Christi pro-cession and Benediction after 8:00 am Mass Wed. June 1st -7:00 pm—Baccalaureate Service at Central High School. Wed. June 1st.-At St. Bernard-Eucharistic Adora-tion after the 8:00am Mass until 8:00

IN GRATITUDE--PLEASE PRAY FOR ME

May 26th will be the 9th anniversary of my ordination to the ministerial priesthood. I have always kept this quiet because I do not want to draw attention to myself. Hmmm......I start-ed thinking....from whence comes this gift of priesthood? Is this gift just for me so as to keep it private? Hmmm X 2.....It is, in fact a freely given gift from God which is not private in any stretch of the imagination. SOOOO, on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, May 21/22nd, I will ask you to pray a Hail Mary (1) in thanksgiving for the gift of the priesthood God has given me & (2) that I may love God and you more. Thank you and thanks to God who loves us, Fr. Gregory

Memorial Day Mass: This year's Memorial Day Mass will be at St. Bernard at 8:45am.

Last week Frances Kramer shared about her 2 year expe-rience at the Archbishop Flynn Cateche cal Ins tute (CI). This week Rita Fahey shares about her CI experi-ence. Last year Patsy Quinn from St. Bernard, who was the first parishioner from either parish to a end the CI, shared a li le about her CI experience. Next week Steve Lemmer will share.

I have been blessed to a end the Archbishop

Harry J. Flynn Cateche cal Ins tute the past 2 years. It has been a journey begun in uncertainty that has blos-somed into one of joy and a deeper love of Christ, and His body, the Catholic Church. I looked forward to eve-ry week of class. On my journey with two hundred twen-ty-five fellow Catholics from our Archdiocese along with two faith-filled companions from Ascension, I have come to know that the Church as a whole, as well as Ascension parish is a living family. God is an artist, and we are His instruments, call to be disciples and bring others into discipleship through the fullness of truth that has been given to us by Jesus in the Catholic Church. I have come to believe more deeply in our Father’s plan of goodness and immeasurable love for us--for each of us. He creat-ed us in His image, with a desire for Him wri en in our hearts. We are called to be one with God, to live in Him and He in us, and to live in eternal happiness with Him forever in heaven. He sent His beloved son Jesus, to suffer and die for us to save us from our sins.

Although the Catechism is a big book, in it, God’s

loving plan is very easily laid out in a systema c way in 4 sec ons, or Pillars, of the Creed, the Sacraments, the Moral Life, and Prayer that help us understand and en-ter the story of salva on in a personal way, exploring the reasons for our beliefs on this journey of faith. For me, this is a life-long, daily journey. The insights I have gained during this study are just the p of the iceberg.

My faith has been deepened by my experience of

the CI, and I wish that for others as well. I desire to share that faith with others and especially in my parish family at Ascension. I am open to God’s will in my life. I am deeply grateful to the parish for paying half of my tui on, for inves ng in me. I love serving God at Ascen-sion. I urge my parish family to prayerfully discern if God is asking you to deepen your faith at the Cateche -cal Ins tute. God opens doors, take that step, trust Him, go forward:

‘Open the book. Build the founda on. Grow your faith.’

--Rita Fahey

Con nued in the column to the right > > > > > >

< < < < < < < < <Con nued from the column on the le I encourage St. Bernard & Ascension Parishioners to con-sider a ending the CI (check it out at h ps://www.s homas.edu/spssod/centers/flynn/). It is an effec ve way to (1) deepen your rela onship with God, (2) grow in knowledge & love of our Catholic Faith, and (3) be equipped to share your faith with others by loving and serving them in the unique way God calls you to. Because those who a end enrich our parish, St. Bernard & Ascension each pay $250.00 of the $500.00 tui on for any parishioner a ending.

Jesus loves YOU, Fr. Gregory

CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION : At the conclusion of the May 29th 8am Ascension Mass join us for a short Corpus Christi Procession. We will walk with and adore our Lord and God present with us in the Holy Eucharist. We will con-clude with Benediction in church, probably ending around 9:15am.— Fr. Gregory

Church of St. Bernard Cologne, MN

1st Saturday 8am Mass at Ascension June & July and at St. Bernard August through October.

Welcome to the newest member of St. Bernard Church, Henry William Meuwissen, son of Scott and Halie Meuwis-sen, who was baptized into Christ on Sunday, May 15, 2016. Let us pray a Hail Mary for them.

CSA Update: Thank you to all those who made a pledge to the 2016 Catholic Services Appeal. Our goal for this year is $10,716.00. So far we have 77 people pledging a total of $10,640.00 which means we are only $76.00 short of our goal. Please prayerfully consider making a pledge to this year's Catholic Services Appeal. Last year our goal for the CSA was also $10,716. We exceeded our goal by approxi-mately $160.00 and will be receiving a 25% rebate sometime this month. Congratulations!

Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, June 1st, after the 8:00 a.m. Mass until 8:00 p.m. Please sign up for an hour or half hour at the table in the Narthex. In peace I shall both lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me secure…. (Ps. 4:9)

Congratulations to the Class of 2016! Reed Carpenter Karl Dettmann Madeline Farrell April Feist Sam Fuhrman Nick Garfunkel Zach Heiland Anthony Hennen Connor Holliday Hunter Hudinski Jessa Jacquin Brett Kleindl Joe Lemmer Krystal Lyter Nick Magee Jennifer Meuleners Anthony Rice Lindsey Samuelson William Schmieg Mercedes Schrupp Jacob Schwartz Emily Vieth Mitchell Weiland Caleb Wickenhauser Clare Wickenhauser Kassidi Wickenhauser

God bless each of you as you graduate from High School! There will be a reception in the Narthex following

the 10am Mass today at St. Bernard's.

Adoration Chapel Altar Blessing: At our May 28 & 29th Masses we will bless our beautiful new adoration chapel altar. We are grateful to the family of Bernard and Mary Jane Laumann in whose memory this altar was given.

We are looking for assistance with the lawn trimming/weed whipping around the church and cemetery grounds. If you are interested, please contact the parish office (954-466-2301) or Ralph Laumann at 952-466-3331.

Church of the Ascension Norwood Young America, MN

May 22nd The Solemnity of the Most

For those whose hearts ache Holy Trinity for a child of their own:

May they experience the Lord’s presence and be filled with his peace;

We pray to the Lord:

Cemetery Regulations Ascension Cemetery does not permit planting,

artificial or potted plants during the grass cutting season except Memorial weekend. Decorations should not be placed before Thursday evening of

Memorial Day and must be removed before the next weekend. Do not dig holes. Decorations will be re-

moved and placed at the east end of the cemetery by the large evergreen tree. During the

grass cutting season fresh cut flowers (not artificial) are allowed. When wilted they will be removed.

Vacation Bible School We are in need of a volunteer to plan and

coordinate the VBS program as the current VBS direc-tor has a family medical situation and will not be availa-

ble this year. If interested or nave any questions please contact Sherry Urness at

952-467-1974 or email urnesssherry@yahoo.com as soon as possible.

BACCALAUREATE COMMUNITY CHOIR The Baccalaureate Community Choir will rehearse at

Ascension on Wednesday May 25th at 7:30 pm

ABC’s of MERCY A - Ask for His Mercy. God wants us to approach Him in prayer constantly, repenting of our sins and asking Him to pour His mercy out upon us and upon the whole world. B - Be merciful. God wants us to receive His mercy and let it flow through us to others. He wants us to extend love and forgiveness to others just as He does to us. C - Completely trust in Jesus. God wants us to know that the graces of His mercy are dependent upon our trust. The more we trust in Jesus, the more we will receive.

CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION At the conclusion of the May 29th 8am Ascension

Mass join us for a short Corpus Christi Procession. We will walk with and adore our Lord

and God present with us in the Holy Eucharist. We will conclude with Benediction in

church, probably ending around 9:15am.

Ladies Luncheon: Wed. May 25th at Who’s on First in Waconia. Arrive at 11am. So we can find seating and be able to help those who need help getting in. Please call

Pat Wells at 952-200-2551. If you will be joining us, have any questions, or if you need transportation.

CHURCH OF ST. BERNARD STEWARDSHIP OF TIME

AND LITURGY SCHEDULE May 23, 2016 through May 29, 2016

LECTORS: Saturday 8:00pm. Roger Storms Sunday 10:00am. Rob Wickenhauser

SERVERS: Weekdays: Volunteers Saturday 8:00pm. Brett & Jared Kleindl Sunday 10:00am. Carlie Cebulla & April Feist

EUCHARISTIC MINISTER CUP MINISTERS Saturday 8:00pm Bernie Shambour Marcy Wickenhauser & Julie Clemensen Sunday 10:00am Mary Wickenhauser Darin Feist & Helen Nicklaus

USHERS: Saturday 8:00pm Ralph Laumann & Danny Hoen Sunday 10:00am Vern Elke & Bob Wickenhauser

GREETERS: Saturday 8:00pm. Marcy Wickenhauser Sunday 10:00am. Brian Vos

GIFT BEARERS: Saturday 8:00pm. Volunteers Sunday 10:00am. Volunteers

MASS SCHEDULE INTENTIONS:

Saturday May 21 8:00pm. †Leonard Hoen Sr. Sunday May 22 10:00am. People of the Parish Monday May 23 8:00am. †Richard Derr Tuesday May 24 No Mass Wednesday May 25 8:00am. Living & Deceased Members of Elroy Knauer Family Thursday May 26 8:00am. No Mass Friday May 27 No Mass Saturday May 28 8:00pm. People of the Parish Sunday May 29 10:00am. †Mary Ann Joos

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

Stewardship of Treasure Budget for Week 3,857.40 Contributions 5-11-16 through 5-17-16 4,076.50 Total Actual Collection YTD 161,772.01 YTD Collection Over (Under) Budget (19,105.19)Forward in Faith Envelope Income 650.00 Electronic Donations 611.67 Forward in Faith Total 1,261.67

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 May 23 through May 29

SERVERS: Sat. 5:00 pm: Jacob Simons, Curtis Urness, Mitchell Lemmer, Tony Simons Sun. 8:00 am: Nick Holliday, Rachel Holliday, Kennedy Pexa, Kimberly George

READERS: Sat 5:00 pm: Joe Lemmer Sun. 8:00 am: Jan Pouliot

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Sat. 5:00 pm: Steve Helget, Norm Willems, Steve Lemmer, Sun. 8:00 am: Lucy Kostecka, Betty O’Neil, Joan Rosckes

COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND May 29 8:00 am: Team A: Anita & Michael Harrison Team B: Ann Fritz, Tamara Lemmer

USHERS FOR MAY: Sat. 5:00 pm: Jim Louwagie, Mike Simons Sun. 8:00 am: Mark Holliday, Connor Holliday

SACRISTAN: Sat: 5:00 pm: Sherry Witte Sun. 8:00 am: Joe Weckman GREETERS: Sat. 5:00 pm: Ann Dettmann Sun. 8:00 am: Lisa Whitaker MASS SCHEDULE INTENTIONS Monday May 23 No Mass Tues. May 24 6:15 pm Rev. Ambrose J. Mahon † Wed. May 25 No Mass Thursday May 26 No Mass Friday May 27 7:15 am Vernon J. Elke † Sat. May 28 5:00 pm All Parishioners Sunday May 29 8:00 am Fr. Paul C. Ardolf †

Weekly Collection Report Totals for 05/15/2016

Weekly Operating Budget: $4,063.00 Contributions: $2,243.00 E-Giving: $115.00 Weekly Budget YTD: $149,498.00 Actual Collection YTD: $143,838.12 YTD Collected Over (Under) Budget ($5,659.88) Capital Improvement Envelopes: $75.00 Capital Improvement-E-Giving: $——— Capital Improvement YTD: $8.113.00