March 8, 2020 • The Second Sunday of Lent St. Theodore Catholic … · 2020-03-05 · March 8,...
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PARISH PASTOR Father Kurt Farrell…….……...507-373-0603
ADMINISTRATION Sue Miller...………….…….….507-373-0603
OFFICE Joanne Tibodeau…..…….…..507-373-0603
BOOKKEEPING Dan Bodensteiner………...….507-373-1646
FAITH FORMATION Kristy Minear - director.……...507-373-2987
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Sue Amundson…………...…..507-373-9657
SCHOOL SECRETARY Kristina Garcia……….……....507-373-9657 [email protected] KITCHEN Jolene Dillemuth……….….....507-373-1545
[email protected] MAINTENANCE Leonel Lopez Ortiz…....…....507-473-4637
ST. JAMES TRUSTEES Ed Bellrichard…………….………..383-1779 Janice Stensrude……….....….…...373-4024
ST. THEODORE TRUSTEES Linda Cruz-Lares…………..………373-1329 John Forman ………………..…….373-0498
CEMETERY: St. Theodore & St. James Steve Merfeld………….... …..507-402-4343
OUTREACH to HOMEBOUND Annie Schleck…………..…….507-373-2940
CATHOLIC CHARITIES Joye Wolf - Counselor ……....507-377-3664
www.ccwinona.org
PARISH COUNCIL Betsy Schultz - Chair Loren Lair - Vice Chair Cheryll Intihar Gina Montero Carmen Bueno Darren Schone Harold Kermes Lucy Villagomez Cindy Merfeld Jeff Jimenez
Parish Office Hours
Monday-Thursday…....8:00 am-5:00 pm Friday………..……….8:00 am -12:00 pm Office closes from 9:00-9:45 am on Wednesday so staff can attend Mass and 12:00-1:00 pm for lunch Monday -Thursday.
March 8, 2020 • The Second Sunday of Lent
St. Theodore Catholic Church Inviting people to actively participate in the Life of Christ!
BIENVENIDOS 315 E. Clark Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007-2456
www.sttheo.org
WEEKEND MASSES
Saturday: 5:15 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am (Broadcast on KATE 1450 AM) 11:00 am (Español) RECONCILIATION Saturday: 4:00 pm
Sunday: 1/2 hour before Masses
PRAYER CHAIN Deanna Ille
373 - 6285 ♦ [email protected]
The word proclaimed in this second Sunday of Lent begins with the call to
Abraham, first known as Abram, and culminates in the Transfiguration of Jesus, the expression of his highest vocation as redeemer of the world. In his letter to Timothy, Saint Paul assures us that human suffering, like Christ's sufferings, have meaning that shine brightly in immortality. On this second Sunday of Lent, the liturgy presents us the goal of our Lenten journey. We walk together with Jesus from the shadows toward the light, from sin to holiness, from death to life, from the cross to the empty tomb. Liturgical coordinators and pastoral musicians must express these themes in various ways during the different Sundays of the season, reflecting upon the biblical texts provided by the Church in the Lectionary. It is imperative for our readers to prepare their readings well so that the community can best embrace the context of God's word for spiritual renewal.
La palabra proclamada en este segundo
domingo de Cuaresma comienza con la llamada a Abraham, primero conocida como Abram, y culmina en la Transfiguración de Jesús, expresión de su más alta vocación como redentor del mundo. En su carta a Timoteo, san Pablo nos asegura que el sufrimiento humano, como los sufrimientos de Cristo, tienen un significado que brilla brillantemente en la inmortalidad. En este segundo domingo de Cuaresma, la liturgia nos presenta la meta de nuestro camino cuaresmal. Caminamos juntos con Jesús desde las sombras hacia la luz, desde el pecado hasta la santidad, desde la muerte a la vida, desde la cruz hasta la tumba vacía. Los coordinadores litúrgicos y los músicos pastorales deben expresar estos temas de diversas maneras durante los diferentes domingos de la estación, reflexionando sobre los textos bíblicos proporcionados por la Iglesia en el Leccionario. Es imperativo que nuestros lectores preparen bien sus lecturas para que la comunidad pueda abrazar mejor el contexto de la Palabra de Dios para la renovación espiritual.
Sunday Broadcast Sponsors Date Intention(s)
Mar 22 † Jeanne Johnson by Lloyd Johnson & family
Mar 29 † Betty Cashin by friends & the Cashin Family,
for the special intention of Thomas Newell Additional Sponsors Needed
Apr 5 Sponsors Needed
Apr 12 † Lucy Luna by Ray Luna & Mary Larson
Additional Sponsors Needed
Mass Intentions & Schedule Tues
Mar 10 8:30 am
9:00 am
Rosary
Mass † Elaine Nemec from family
Church
Church
Wed Mar 11
8:30 am
9:00 am
Rosary
Mass † Larry Liberta by Ruth Spear
Church
Church
Thurs Mar 12
2:00 pm Mass For all parishioners
Good Samaritan
Fri Mar 13
8:30 am
9:00 am
9:30 am-6:30 pm
6:30-8:00 pm
Rosary
Mass † Betty Cashin
by friends & the Cashin family
Adoration
Hispanic Holy Hour
Church
Church
Church
Church
Sat Mar 14
4:00 pm
4:45 pm
5:15 pm
Reconciliation
Rosary
Mass For the Memorial Mass Association
Church
Church
Church
Sun Mar 15
8:30 am
9:00 am
11:00 am
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Reconciliation & Rosary
Mass For the deceased members of the Peterson, Klocek, & Kalis families
of Dori & Dennis Klocek & For All Parishioners
Hispanic Mass † Richardo Renteria
by family
Communal Penance
Church
Church
Church
Church
From the Desk of Father Kurt In the gospel this Sunday James, John and Peter are given a foretaste of the joy of heaven through their witnessing Jesus be transfigured before there eyes. This experience will be a consolation to them as they suffer witnessing the brutal execution of their master. I often times refer to this scripture passage when I try to explain why, sometimes in our lives, we feel a strong presence of God’s love, but other times it seems that he is no where to be found.
Like the disciples in the Gospel, after a deep experience of God’s love, through a retreat or other activity, we must go down the mountain, back to ordinary life, where God’s presence is not so easily found. Dry times in prayer or periods of doubt are not necessarily due to the fact that God has abandoned us, but rather, opportunities for us to be drawn deeper into faith. Lent can be such a time for us, let us trust that God is with us even when he is silent.
Love in Christ Father Kurt Farrell
Sacrificial Giving
February 22nd - 23rd, 2020
Envelopes Offertory Imp Fund St. James
$10,228.51 $999.99 $200.00 $70.00
$1,732.58 Ash Wednesday
Daily Scripture Readings Mon: 3/9 Tues: 3/10 Wed: 3/11 Thurs: 3/12 Fri: 3/13 Sat 3/14 Sun: 3/15
DN 9:4B-10 IS 1:10, 16-20 JER 18:18-20 JER 17:5-10 GN 37:3-4, 12-13A, 17B-28A MI 7:14-15, 18-20 EX 17:3-7 ROM 5:1-2, 5-8
LK 6:36-38 MT 23:1-12 MT 20:17-28 LK 16:19-31 MT 21:33-43, 45-46 LK 15:1-3, 11-32 PS 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 JN 4:5-42
Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Good Help May 11 & 12, 2020.
Contact Parish office on ways to get registered by April 11th, 2020!
2020 Catholic Ministry Appeal
Goal Amount Received % Goal Received
$61,725.00 $12,960.00 19.7%
Salvation Army Food Donation Jan-Feb, 2020 172 lbs
2020 Stations of the Cross Wed, Mar 11 6:30 PM Stations with Fr. Kurt Church
Fri, Mar 13 6:30 PM Hispanic Stations & Rosary Church
Lenten Adoration Monday - Thursday ♦ 9:30 am - 8:30 pm
Friday ♦ 9:30 am - 6:30 pm
Men's Conference: The fifth annual Man of God Men's
Conference will take place at Resurrection Parish in Rochester on Saturday, April 25, from 9:00am-4:00pm. Bishop Quinn would like to invite all men to attend this faith-filled event. Men can expect dynamic talks, great food, and opportunities to receive the Sacrament of Penance, participate in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, and spend time with Jesus Christ in Eucharistic Adoration. This year's keynote speaker is Doug Barry. Register at www.dowr.org.
Thank you for all the plastic containers given. We now
have plenty and will not need any more!
The Light is On, held the weekend of March 20-22, is our diocese's
initiative to reach out to those with anxiety about confession and encourage them that God's mercy is there, waiting, and will transform their life. If you would like to receive inspirational emails about the mercy of God this holy season, please visit www.thelightisonSouthernMN.org .
Liturgical Ministers Saturday
Mar 14, 2020 Sunday
Mar 15, 2020
5:15 pm 9:00 am 11:00 am
Accompanist AdaTheusch Mike Szymanski
Hispanic Choir Cantor Stephanie Redman Mollie Schwartz
Lectors Lois Ahern Nick Schiltz
Kathleen Bleckeberg
Altar Servers Blake Redman
Elizabeth Holcomb Katelyn &
Sawyer Holt Matthew Ramirez
Francisco Lopez
This Week’s Activities & Reminders Mon
Mar 9 NO School all Week
Loaves & Fishes 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Hispanic Bible Class 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Marian Hall
Church Basement
Tue Mar 10
Liturgy Committee Meeting 6:30-7:30 pm
Parish Meeting Room
Wed Mar 11
Morning Prayer Group 6:00 - 7:00 am
Building and Grounds Meeting 7:30-8:30 am
Bell Choir Practice 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Knights Meeting 7:00-8:30 pm
NO Faith Formation: 5th-11th Grades
Parish Meeting Room
Parish Meeting Room
Church Basement
Church Basement
Thurs Mar 12
Hispanic Choir Practice 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Church Basement
Fri Mar 13
No Additional Activities
Sat Mar 14
Hispanic Prayer Group 9:00 - 11:00 am
Church Basement
Sun Mar 15
KC Auxiliary Ham Dinner 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
NO Faith Formation: PreK-4th Grades
Marian Hall
St. Theodore School News
Please join us on Fridays at 1:15pm for Stations of the Cross presented by our students. The students will also be presenting on March 20th, 27th and April 3rd.
Registration is now open for St. Theodore School. Please contact us if you would like any information. We offer tuition assistance for those who need it.
Check out the schools Weekly Newsletter on the St. Theodore website at www.sttheo.org for school updates and happenings.
Have a blessed and joy filled Spring Break week! St. Theodore Catholic School
Did You Know? The Planned Parenthood (PP)
facility in Rochester is again killing pre-born babies by means of the abortion pill. This is done through a “webcam” system in which the abortionist from St. Paul PP communicates through video with the abortion client, where she takes the deadly drug. She takes the first drug at PP and the second drug at home 6 to 48 hours later. Currently, abortion appointments are Monday mornings from 9:00 to 10:30 am. Sidewalk Counselors and Prayer Supporters are needed in Rochester to Save Lives! If you live in the Rochester area, please consider spending time at this abortion center in prayer or sidewalk counseling. You could save a life! Literature and sidewalk counseling training is provided. Contact Diana at (507) 438-7742. Retreat Weekend is an opportunity for young men 16 years or
older to learn more about priestly formation and seminary life, to meet the students and faculty of the seminary, and to become familiar with Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Due to high demand, IHM is having two back-to-back weekends in March. Dates are March 14-16 and 21-23.
For more information, contact the parish office or Father Kurt Farrell.
Presentation on Saint Oscar Romero by Marta Portillo
A presentation on the life of Bishop Oscar Romero who was martyred during the civil war in El Salvador will be held on Sunday, March 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Church of St. Joseph in Owatonna. Contact the St. Joseph office at 507-451-4845 or [email protected] or contact Tom Parlin at [email protected] for more information.
Faith Formation News
Reminder: No Sunday Faith Formation on March 8 or March 15th.
No Wednesday Faith Formation on March 11th. Happy Spring Break!
St. Theodore Faith Formation
We pray for the family of Diane Quintenilla as they mourn the loss of their loved one. May the Love, mercy and compassion of our Lord bring
them peace and comfort during this time.
Good Neighbor Card Party Twin Lakes Fire Hall
Sunday, March 15, 2020 6 pm Registration♦6:30 pm Playing Begins
Progressive 500 with prizes awarded Bring a snack to share!
Transportation Providers: Each of us are
called to help share the good news of Jesus. One way
that can benefit others is being willing to provide
transportation for those who need a ride to church, especially during the
winter. If you are willing to be on a list of individuals that can be called to
help someone get to church, please call the parish office and let us know!
Sunday, March 15, 2020 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Marian Hall Ham, mashed potatoes, veggies, coleslaw, bread & ice cream Sunday bar.
$10.00 per person To Go boxes available
Hill, Larson, Walth & Benda, P.A.
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS 214 W. Main, Albert Lea, · 507-377-1333
Heather Benda, CPA · Sherryle Doyle Parishioners
Architects / Engineers 373-0689
907 Sykes Street, P.O. Box 689 Albert Lea, MN 56007
Raleigh’s Hardware
Dennis & Peggy Raleigh – Parishioners
2525 Bridge Avenue Albert Lea, MN 56007
507-377-8636
1731 Margaretha Avenue Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 373-6485
Parishioners Mike & Susan Kruse
PETERSON, SAVELKOUL & BENDA, LTD.
Attorneys 211 S. Newton ● 373-6491
Donald Savelkoul ● Matthew Benda Daniel Kolker Parishioners
Doug’s Painting and Sandblasting 377-1508
Interior/Exterior Painting of Commercial Buildings Interior maintenance painting for apartment buildings —nursing homes – offices. 27 yrs experience. Insured.
Doug Evans, Owner Mary, Jason and Dan ● Parishioners
2210 E. Main St., Albert Lea Phone: 373-2461 • 1-800-204-2461
Steve Merfeld, Parishioner
George R. Lundstrom D.D.S. Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
209 North 9th Avenue Albert Lea, MN 56007
507-377-1659
“Excellence is our chosen path”
Call 507-377-5100
The Cleaning Experts
WE SPECIALIZE IN WATER, SMOKE, SOOT, DAMAGE CLEAN-UP
COMMERCIAL AND RESENDENTIAL
Knights of Columbus Council 1590
1002 S. Broadway, Albert Lea A Catholic Fraternal Organization
373-5678
JONES, HAUGH & SMITH, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS
Civil Engineers Land Surveyors
373-4876
JOHN H. SCHULTE IV BRIAN J. JOHNSON
373-9850
Edie Woitas - Paula Dahl Parishioners
Home—Auto—Life—Health—Farm Business—Medicare Supplement
Security Insurance Agency
Gar Petersen · Larry Petersen Mike Petersen · Andy Petersen
204 S. Washington, Albert Lea · (507) 373-6446
Call us at 377-7433 Serving Seniors in programs of Ride Services Advocacy Chore Faith in Action Guardianship RSVP
MOVING YOU IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION is only a phone call away.
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TERRY FOX REALTOR ®
Each Office is independently Owned and Operated.
Do you want to feel better? Have more
energy? Look better?
Residential, Remodeling & Commercial
Frank Maras Parishioner
Albert Lea, MN 56007 Phone (507) 377.0101
Cell (507) 383.6082
Bob Roche Enrolled Agent
Robert P Roche Accounting
120 1/2 Elizabeth Ave (507)377-3465 Albert Lea, MN 56007 [email protected] “Keeping Things Balanced”
Bookkeeping-Payroll-Tax-Preparation
Northbridge Mall 2588 Northbridge Ave
Rafael Herrera General Manager
Parishioner
www.plazamorena.com 507-373-9194
Roche Electric,Inc. Farm, Home & Commercial Wiring
120 Elizabeth 373-5483 Joe, Steve & Edna Roche
Parishioners
Casa Zamora Restaurant
www.casazamorafoods.com
www.mnaviation.info
Ron Freeman-Owner (507)-377-0818
Hair Designers Etc Skyline Plaza Phone: 373-7443
A Family Full Service Salon
Carol Becker, Parishioner
1507 S. Broadway Albert Lea, MN Tel: 651-434-3758, 377-1050 or 377-1209
All Type of Mechanical Work 24/7 Towing
1450 W Main St. Prairie Center
377-2000
NANCY VAALE TOM SORENSON JEFF BAUMANN
LAMAR STALOCH STAN THOMPSON
SUZANNE DICKSON
2508 Bridge Ave Albert Lea, MN 56007
507-377-8451
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Hill, Benda, Skov & Bernau, P.A. Certified Public Accountants
Accounting Services: Bookkeeping, Payroll, & Tax Preparation
Heather Benda-Parishioner Lance Skov Andrew Bernau
Professional Engineers &
Land Surveyors
373-4876
Brian J. Johnson
2202 Stevens St Albert Lea, MN
1731 Margaretha Avenue Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 373-6485
Parishioners Mike & Susan Kruse
Doug’s Painting &
Sandblasting
377-1508
Interior/Exterior Painting of Commercial Buildings, In-Shop Painting
Doug, Jason & Dan Evans
2210 E. Main St., Albert Lea Phone: 373-2461 • 1-800-204-2461
Steve Merfeld, Parishioner
Call 507-377-5289
The Cleaning Experts
WE SPECIALIZE IN WATER, SMOKE, SOOT, DAMAGE CLEAN-UP
COMMERCIAL AND RESENDENTIAL
1002 S. Broadway, Albert Lea A Catholic Fraternal Organization
373-5678
373-9850
Edie Woitas - Paula Dahl
Call us at 377-7433 Serving Seniors in programs of Ride Services Advocacy Chore Guardianship RSVP
St Theodore Catholic School
Accepting Registrations for Pre-K - Grade 5
Stop in or call us at 373-9657.
Northbridge Mall Rafael Herrera General Manager
Parishioner
www.plazamorenarestaurant.com 507-373-9194
1410 Olsen Dr. Albert Lea, MN 56007 (507)-373-6650
www.albertleaelectric.com
Hair Designers Etc Skyline Plaza Phone: 373-7443
A Family Full Service Salon
Skyline Plaza 1655 West Main St.
Albert Lea, MN 56007 507-377-1333
Knights of Columbus 1590 Women's Auxiliary
Open to all Catholic
Women 18 & over
24/7 Emergency
Service 724 W. Clark St.
373-6161
George R. Lundstrom D.D.S. Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
209 North 9th Avenue Albert Lea, MN 56007
507-377-1659
204 S. Washington
TERRY FOX REALTOR ®
(507) 373-8963 BUSINESS 1-888-373-8963 TOLL FREE
(507) 373-0115 CELL [email protected]
MOVING YOU IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
is only a phone call away.
Each Office is independently Owned and Operated.
Bisek Gardens Sweet Corn Linda Bisek Sweet Bicolors 425 W. 11th St. In Season Albert Lea
Open daily noon-6pm 373-4566
SAVELKOUL LAW OFFICE
Donald W. Savelkoul, PLLC
Parishioner
2302 E. Main St. 507.552.5291
Knights of Columbus Council 1590
Raleigh’s Hardware 2525 Bridge Ave. 507-377-8636 Peggy Raleigh Parishioner
Ben J. Bartelt,
Agent/Parishioner 505 Bridge Ave. Albert Lea
507-377-0227 www.albertleasf.com
PETERSON, KOLKER, HAEDT & BENDA, LTD.
Attorneys
Finding Solutions... One Client At A Time.
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