Church of the Maternity of the Blessed Virgin

1414 Dale Street North

St. Paul, Minnesota 55117-4197

www.maternityofmarychurch.org

Parish Office 651-489-8825

Faith Formation & Youth Group at youth@maternityofmary.org

June 10, 2018

Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30 pm • Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 am

Weekdays 8:00 am (Monday-Saturday)

Holy Days as announced

Sacrament of Reconciliation Thursday prior to the 1st Friday of the Month

7:30-8 am & 7:30-8 pm (in Chapel)

Saturday 3-4 pm or by appointment

Parish Office and Registration 651-489-8825

8:30 am-4:30 pm, Monday-Friday

Parish Staff

Pastor

Father Timothy Cloutier

Parochial Vicar

Father Joseph Fink

Permanent Deacon

Deacon Dennis Chlebeck

Business Administrator

Nancy McMahon

Pastoral Minister

Diane Martin

Coordinator of Faith Formation &

Youth Ministry

Jen Andrysczyk

Parish Secretary

Lucy Wrede Music & Choir Director

Kyle Picha

Maintenance

Jason Erickson

Maternity of Mary/St. Andrew School

592 W. Arlington Ave. St. Paul, MN 55117

651-489-1459 • www.mmsaschool.org

School Principal

Maggie Quast

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From Father Timothy Cloutier

DON’T LOSE FOCUS!

Whatever happened to those good resolutions and proposals that were made during Lent? With everything going on at this time of the year, and summer just about here, the whole process of Lent seems a far distant and fast fading memory, but, I haven’t forgotten about it. It’s fitting, even needed, to recall them again.

As we leave behind not only the forty days of Lent, but already also the fifty days of the Easter Season, we return to the longest Liturgical Season of the Church’s Year of Grace; Ordinary Time, or as I prefer to call it, our Season of Discipleship. We celebrated during those days of the Easter Season the new and eternal life given to us in Jesus Christ that is already a reality in our baptized soul. Still, in order to benefit from and enjoy that new life, we need to recall it often and to choose to live it daily.

We learned during Lent what in our daily choices and practice is still keeping us from a fuller measure of that life. Easter was then meant to give us the motivation to consolidate our Lenten gains through a certain “foretaste” of it in our Easter joy. It would be sad and entirely needless to forfeit and lose it all over again, or worse, through our own neglect.

I suggest that we all take a pause and recall our early Lenten proposals, resolutions, and desires to better ourselves as Catholic Christians, and try once again to consolidate our even modest gains, and continue to build on them during the summer months. This investment will bear surprising dividends, perhaps in the most unexpected ways.

Scripture Reflections for Next Sunday, 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Ezekiel 17:22-24 As all of creation is in God’s hands and providential care, so is the destiny of peoples. Here, he promises to establish his own people as a strong and prosperous nation.

2 Corinthians 5:6-10 The constant tension we face between doing good and doing evil in the body needs to be mitigated by remembering that healthy tension between faith and sight, our journey through this life and our desire to ”go home to the Lord.”

St. Mark 4:26-34 The growth of seeds into fruit bearing crops serves as a reminder that everything has potential for growth. Our spiritual life also needs to grow by our constant efforts if it is to bear the gradual but certain fruit of God’s grace.

Calvary Cemetery Join us for a historic tour of famous Minnesotans buried at Calvary Cemetery, including some colorful and infamous individuals. At the Open House, learn about burial options and see newly developed ground burial sites for full body and cremation. View a wide selection of niches available at the new Columbarium. Special discounts and extended interest free financing available to open house attendees. Calvary Cemetery: 753 Front Ave., St. Paul (Victoria St. Entrance) Dates: Thurs. June 21, 1pm-5pm, Tour at 3pm Fri. June 22, 1pm-5pm, Tour at 3pm Sat. June 23, 10am-2pm, Tour at 1pm.

Faith and Freedom: Grandparents and Grandchildren Pray at the Cathedral Thurs., June 28, 1- 3 pm, Cathedral of Saint Paul, 239 Selby Ave., St. Paul Bring your grandchildren on this pilgrimage to the majestic Cathedral of Saint Paul Experience an up-close view of the sanctuary, altar, Archbishop’s chair, chapels and shrines. Learn about the Mass with a brief tutorial by Fr. John Paul Erickson. Participate in Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction. Find more details for this event and register online at www.CatholicGrandparenting.org. Free will offering. Suggested Donation: $10 per family. Questions? Contact Susanna Parent at parents@archspm.org or 651-291-4411.

Guest Speaker at Holy Childhood Join us at Holy Childhood for speaker Raymond de Souza, KM (Knight of Malta) to discuss the following topic: The Question of Certitude. How does the human mind acquire knowledge? How can we be sure we have learned truth and not mere opinion? - Certitude as a requirement of a sound intellectual life to establish a reasonable basis for belief. Please join us on Wednesday, June 13 at 6:30 pm at Holy Childhood's Buchanan Hall at 1435 Midway Parkway.

Totus Tuus—Vacation Bible School Similar to Jump for Jesus, Totus Tuus will be coming to Maternity of Mary June 24-29! The morning program is open to those going into 1st-6th grade and runs Monday through Friday 9 am to 2:30 pm. The teen youth group is for 7th-12th

grade from 7:00 pm to 9:15 pm. We are in need of high school and adult volunteers. Registration forms are available in Sirba Hall. If you would like to help out by providing snacks, coordinating meals, helping in the classroom, greeting children, hosting dinner or providing a lunch for our four team members, please call Jen at 651-489-8825 or youth@maternityofmary.org

Archdiocese of Saint Paul & Minneapolis Victims Assistance Program:

If you or someone you know has been abused, your first call should be to law enforcement. You are also encouraged to contact the Archdiocese Victim Assistance Program at 651-291-4497 for confidential, compassionate assistance from an independent and professional local care provider 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Organics Recycling

Maternity of Mary has received a grant from Minnesota Waste Wise to start an organics recycling program at the church and school, beginning on July 1st 2018. Please be attentive to the signage on the different recycling and trash bins. For more information on organics, visit tiny.cc/organics.

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MMSA School News Faith Formation and Youth Ministry

As we close out another school year at MMSA, on behalf of the families, students, faculty, and staff, I want to thank this parish community for all your support and dedication to our school. Please know how grateful we are. You are always in our prayers.

MMSA Job Openings: Extended Day Coordinator MMSA is seeking an energetic person for lead teacher in our Extended Day Program. You will provide guidance, support, and encouragement to keep students engaged in activities as well as homework assistance while maintaining a clean and safe environment. This is a Monday – Friday position, 20 – 25 hours/week. Candidate should have previous experience working with children and some post secondary education as required by the State of Minnesota. You must be First Aide & CPR trained, (or willingness to do so), and fulfill the Essential 3 (Virtus trained, background check and sign the Code of Conduct.) Candidates will have leadership abilities and have an understanding of child development and a desire to learn. Please email letter of interest and resume to Maggie Quast; principal@mmsaschool.org Long Term Sub: Preschool Aide MMSA is seeking a long term substitute as a preschool aide in our 5 day preschool program. This position will go from September 4 through December 20. The preschool aide will assist the preschool teacher in activities and supervision of children. This position also includes supervising children in our before school program. Candidate must be a high school graduate with some college preferred. You must be First Aide & CPR trained, (or willingness to do so), and fulfill the Essential 3(Virtus trained, background check and sign the Code of Conduct.) Please email letter of interest and resume to Maggie Quast; principal@mmsaschool.org Hours are: 6:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Community News

Women, WINE & Wisdom

Tuesday, June 26, 6 – 9 pm, Hyland Hills Chalet, Bloomington WINE: Women In the New Evangelization invites women of all ages! “I Didn’t Sign Up for This, Lord! I only wanted to buy a dozen cupcakes” is for every woman who has ever been asked by God to change her plans. For Catholic author and speaker LeAnn Thieman, simply buying a dozen cupcakes turned into saving hundreds of babies in the Vietnam Orphan Airlift. Take an evening to refresh your weary soul with hope-filled stories from LeAnn and enjoy music from the very talented, Marie Miller.

Rural Life Sunday Celebration Mark your calendars for this year’s Archdiocesan Rural Life Sunday celebration on June 24 hosted by Greg & Faye Bakeberg and Pat & Joanna Bakeberg. The celebration begins with Sunday Mass at 1:30 pm (Fr. Charles Lachowitzer presiding) at Goldview Farms, 9156 Grover Ave. SW, Waverly. Following, there will be lunch, music, dance, and family-fun activities including barrel train rides, hay wagon rides, and a chance to see the farm animals. Join the parishioners from St. Mary in Waverly and others from throughout the Archdiocese to pray, remember, and celebrate all the good things God has given us in our rural way of life. For many more details, including a map and directions: archspm.org/Events.Contact the Office of Parish&Clergy Services 651-290-1647

Women’s Summer Brunches Maternity of Mary women! Are you looking for a way to stay connected to Jesus and your fellow sister’s in Christ over the summer? Join us for brunch once a month in Sirba Hall for fellowship, good food, prayer and a peaker. Women of all generations are welcome. Contact Jen for info.

Maternity of Mary Young Adult’s (MoMYA) MoM YA is a group for singles or couples ages 18-39 that hang out on occasion! Life is crazy...and we all have a bunch of commitments and our own separate social circles...but, for the first time, Maternity of Mary is offering a source of community for young adults. This is not another commitment, but just something MoM young adults do about once a month. All are welcome! Come experience a welcoming, non-intimidating environment every third Thursday over the summer at 6 pm! We will be having a Welcome Summer BBQ on the 21st. Location TBD. Receive updates on our Facebook page: @MaternityofMaryYA.

Joseph’s Coat Collection

We thank all of you who have donated items to Joseph’s Coat and Keystone. Your contributions make a difference! Bring your donations to any weekend Mass and leave them on top of the wooden bins located in the narthex of the church.

St. John Paul II Champions for Life Awards – Nominate someone today!

Do you know of someone who devotes his or her time helping the poor, elderly, disabled, pregnant, or is committed to praying for Respect Life issues? He or she may be our next Champion for Life! The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis is looking to honor those who respect life at our annual St. John Paul II Champions for Life Awards. Submit a nomination at bit.ly/C4L2018. Questions? Please contact Nancy Schulte Palacheck at 651-291-4489 or MFL@archspm.org.

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Mass Intentions & Servers

Readings for the week of June 10: Sunday: Gn 3:9-15/Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 [7bc]/2 Cor 4:13--5:1/Mk 3:20-35 Monday: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6 [cf. 2b]/Mt 5:1-12 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 17:7-16/Ps 4:2-3, 4-5, 7b-8 [7a]/Mt 5:13-16 Wednesday:1 Kgs 18:20-39/Ps 16:1b-2ab, 4, 5ab and 8, 11 [1b]/Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: 1 Kgs 18:41-46/Ps 65:10, 11, 12-13 [2a]/Mt 5:20-26 Friday: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16/Ps 27:7-8a, 8b-9abc, 13-14 [8b]/Mt 5:27-32 Saturday: 1 Kgs 19:19-21/Ps 16:1b-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10 [cf. 5a]/Mt 5:33-37 Next Sunday: Ez 17:22-24/Ps 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-16 [cf. 2a]/2 Cor 5:6-10/Mk 4:26-34

Weekday Mass Intentions June 11-16 Monday 8:00 am † Margaret Blaha Tuesday 8:00 am † David Masterman Wednesday 8:00 am † Al & Jeanne Richard Thursday 8:00 am † Jean Valme

Next Weekend Mass Intentions June 17-18 Saturday 4:30 pm † George Sleight Sunday 8:30 am † Maureen King 10:30 am Parish Servers June 17-18 Saturday 4:30 pm Zach Konkol, Luke Wallisch Sunday 8:30 am Bridget Proper, Bella Proper 10:30 am Jack Schabert, Allen Looney

Financial Blessings Envelope and Plate Summary Sunday 5/27/18 Received $ 9,648 Budget $ 10,000

Envelope and Plate Summary Sunday 6/03/18 Received $ 14, 371 Budget $ 16,000 Year to Date Received $ 647,523 Budget $ 679,000 Year-to-date Difference ($ 31,477)

Daily Mass Schedule for June 15-23 Friday, June 15 Holy Childhood at 7:45 am Saturday, June 16 Holy Childhood at 7:45 am Monday, June 18 Maternity of Mary at 8:00 am Tuesday, June 19 Holy Childhood at 7:45 am Wednesday, June 20 Maternity of Mary at 8:00 am Thursday, June 21 Maternity of Mary at 8;00 am Friday, June 22 Holy Childhood at 7:45 am Saturday, June 23 Holy Childhood at 7:45 am

Electronic Giving Enroll in automatic giving, an easy and convenient way to make your Sunday contributions. To sign up, pick up an authorization form on the usher’s table or call the parish office. We offer you the option of having your donations made weekly or monthly. This plan is for weekly Sunday contributions only, you will continue to receive envelope packets in order to receive other special collection envelopes. If you have any questions, please contact Nancy McMahon.

Summer Office Hours Parish Office Monday-Thursday 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Closed Fridays. School Office Monday-Friday 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Monday, June 11 8:00 am Mass (Chapel) 10:30 am-11:15 am YMCA Exercise Class (Sirba Hall) 7:30 pm School of Community (Sirba Hall) Tuesday, June 12 8:00 am Mass (Chapel) 6:00 pm School Advisory Council 7:00 pm PPC Meeting Wednesday, June 13 8:00 am Mass (Chapel) 9:00 am-12:00 pm Rediscover Thursday, June 14 8:00 am Mass (Chapel) 8:30 am-8:00 pm Adoration 7:00 pm AA Meeting Friday, June 15 No Mass Parish Office Closed Saturday, June 16 No Mass 9:00 am Women’s Brunch Sunday, June 17 Happy Father’s Day Donut Sunday

This Week in the Parish

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Baptisms

The parish community welcomes and rejoices in the recent baptism of Helena Cecile Troester, daughter of Nathan and Anne.

Wedding Congratulations

Angela Meitrodt & Jordan Scott were married recently

at Maternity of Mary. May our prayers be with them always.

Prime Timers On Wednesday, June 20th, the Prime Timers will meet for a picnic in Sirba Hall (no Mass). Kentucky Fried Chicken box lunch will be served. Desserts, salad, and sides are welcome. Bingo will follow. Reservations are a must and should be in by Sunday evening, June 17. Call Bea 483-6085, Mary 489-8952, or Marti 489-9159.