St. Joseph + St. Matthew + St. Teresa Good Thunder Vernon Center Mapleton

The Catholic

Diocese of Winona-Rochester

TRI-PARISH MASS SCHEDULE

Sunday 9:00 a.m. at St. Teresa

Saturday 5:00 p.m. at St. Joseph (1st, 3rd, 5th)

or St. Matthew (2nd, 4th)

Weekdays: Please See Inside Bulletin Holy Days: Please See Inside Bulletin

Eucharistic Adoration held before daily Mass.

TRI-PARISH OFFICE

Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Address: 104 West Silver Street Mapleton, Minnesota 56065

Phone: (507) 524-3127

Email: sjsmst@gmail.com (NEW in 2019)

Website: www.sjsmst.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/SJSMST Mass Times: (507) 387-8806

TRI-PARISH STAFF

Father Andrew Vogel, Pastor

(507) 524-4628 frapvogel@gmail.com

Sacramental Emergency:(507)320-9669

Marcie Anderson, Tri-Parish Manager

(507) 524-3127 sjsmst@gmail.com (NEW in 2019)

Darla Graf, Bookkeeper

(507) 524-4646 darlatp@hickorytech.net

Betsy Landsteiner, Evangelization/FF Director

(507) 524-4606

betsy.triparish@gmail.com

PARISH CONTACTS

for Home Communion, Visits, Prayer

St. Joseph: Connie Peters @ 507-420-3406

St. Matthew: Mary Lewis @ 507-674-3798

St. Teresa: Deanna Shanahan @ 507-524-4963

(or the Tri-Parish Office @ 507-524-3127)

Should you or a family member be experiencing a

medical or home bound situation, please let us know.

The Sacrament of Baptism Pre-Baptism preparation is required. Please contact the

office at least one month before the desired date.

The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

Please notify the office if you or a family member is in

the hospital or homebound and would like to receive this

sacrament.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation

One half hour before each weekend Mass, 8:00 a.m.

Thursday at St. Teresa or by private appt. with Fr. Vogel

The Sacrament of Marriage

All Catholics need to meet with the priest or deacon at

least 6 months before being married. Contact the office

at least 6 months in advance of your wedding.

FINANCE COUNCILS John Jensen (ST) Joel Larson (ST) George Leary (ST) Gina Massop (ST) Lindsey Lanoue (SM) Art Schuch (SM) Scott Kleven (SJ) Dean Sohre (SJ) Jim Wieseler (SJ)

PASTORAL COUNCIL Butch Bach (ST) Owen Dickey (ST) Marty Bissonette (ST) Peg Breiter (ST) Karen Fox (ST) Wendy Bennett (SM) Brad Lanoue (SM) Neil Majeski (SM) Paul FitzSimmons (SJ) Shelli Grover (SJ) Kim Kleven (SJ)

March 17, 2019 Second Sunday of Lent

This is my chosen Son; listen to him.

Mass Intentions, Readings, Saints

Monday, March 18 Daniel 9:4-10; Psalm 79:8-9, 11, 13; Luke 6:36-38 Tuesday, March 19 St. Joseph, Husband of Mary 2 Samuel 7:4-5, 12-14, 16; Psalm 89:2-5, 27, 29; Romans 4:13, 16-18, 22; Matthew 1:16-24 or Luke 2:41-51

8:30 a.m. Rosary at St. Joseph

Wednesday, March 20

Jeremiah 18:18-20; Psalm 31:5-6, 14-16; Matthew 20:17-28 Thursday, March 21 Jeremiah 17:5-10; Psalm 1:1-6; Luke 16:19-31 7:30 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Teresa George & Donna Pluym Friday, March 22 Genesis 37:3-4, 12-13, 17-28; Psalm 105:16-21; Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46 10:30 a.m. Mass at MCH Virgil and Lucille Beaudry Saturday, March 23 Micah 7:14-15, 18-20; Psalm 103:1-4, 9-12; Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 7:30 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Teresa Arlyss Dirkx 5:00 p.m. Mass at St. Matthew People of the Tri-Parish

Sunday, March 24 3rd Sunday of Lent Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15; Psalm 103:1-4, 6-8, 11; 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12; Luke 13:1-9 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Teresa Darrell Bormann

Upcoming Tri-Parish Meetings & Events

March 18: SM Women’s Get-Together @ 5:30 p.m.

March 21: CGS Meeting @ 5 p.m. at St. Teresa

March 21: ST Calvary Cemetery Board Mtg @ 7 p.m.

March 22: Fish Fry @ St. Teresa from 5-7 p.m.

March 26: Tri-Parish Pastoral Council @ 6:30 p.m.

at St. Joseph

April 30: Annual Tri-Parish Finance Council @ 7 p.m.

at St. Matthew

Hello,

I’m a bit more tan and a bit more jet lagged. As of Thursday morning I’m still getting up at 3 AM. I had an amazing trip traveling with 15 college students around the Holy Land, the very place Jesus, our

Savior, lived when He was on earth. When I was in seminary in 2007, we got to spend three weeks in the Holy Land. So this trip was a little shorter. However, we still got to do some extraordinary things, even some things I did not do last time. It was especially mind-blowing to celebrate Mass as a priest at some of the holy sights. One of the many highlights was celebrating Mass at the altar next to Calvary in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem.

The most fun we had was probably playing in the water and mud at the Dead Sea.

It was often beyond comprehension; to realize that you are walking in the very same places as our Savior walked. It is easy to just read the Bible, especially the Gospels and not really think too hard about the setting, the environment the events took place in. However, when you go to the Holy Land and see some of these places, the Bible takes on a whole new vividness. It is a great gift to have gone. Hopefully, the gift will bear fruit in homilies and other places.

It looks like the crazy weather might be over. There could be some freezing ice, but I think the snow for the most part is done. I see the10 day forecast even has a day of over 50 degrees. It has been a wacky winter.

Next weekend we are going to celebrate Safe Haven Sunday. There will be an insert next week that further explains what this is. Lent is a time to learn discipline so that we are in control of our desires instead of our desires being in control of us.

Monday, March 18, I am going to Winona for my annual visit with the Bishop, so please pray for me.

Thanks,

Father Vogel

TRI-PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Monday—Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

NEW TRI-PARISH OFFICE EMAIL ADDRESS:

sjsmst@gmail.com

Do you ever wonder about something at church?

Remember to check the Tri-Parish website at:

www.sjsmst.org

Parish News

Community News

God, grant healing and peace to the sick and those having surgery from our communities who

have requested our prayers:

Char Schuch, Donna Stevens, Mark Harris (Lindsey Quast’s dad), Cindy Alleven (daughter-in-law of Betty), Carol Parsley, Bernie Kunkel, Dorothy Lindemann, Sylvia Fleming.

Faith Formation/Youth

ST. MATTHEW’S WOMEN’S GET TOGETHER 2019 Monday, March 18th at 5:30 p.m. at Gail Caven’s house.

Please RSVP to Gail by texting or calling 507-420-8815.

Supper will be served and we will honor the special women

of our parish over 80! Bring family pictures to share.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS DURING LENT

St. Matthews Stations of the Cross—Wednesdays @ 6:30

p.m. (Lenten Supper from 5:30-6:30 p.m.)

Each Wednesday during Lent except March 27th

St. Teresa Stations of the Cross—Fridays @ 5:30 p.m.

(Followed by Lenten Supper)

All are invited to come and take part in this meaningful

Lenten tradition. Stations of the Cross books are available to

follow along. Thank you, CCW’s, for providing Lenten meals.

Dollars for Scholars (DFS) Scholarship Supper Will be held at St. Teresa Catholic Church on

Monday, March 18th from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Free-will offering. All proceeds go toward

Maple River Class of 2019 Scholarships.

FISH FRY at St. Teresa this Friday, March 22nd 5-7 p.m. Features all you can eat beer battered fish, potato, salad, roll and beverage. Don’t miss it!

RICE BOWLS are available at each parish to pick up and

use during Lent. They will be collected on Holy Thursday.

75% of CRS Rice Bowl donations support Catholic Relief

Service programs around the world and 25% helps alleviate

hunger and poverty in your local diocese.

YAC Mankato—Young Adult Catholics

A ministry for young adults (20’s/30’s, married/single, with

kids/no kids) in the Mankato area!

Men’s Study: Monday evenings @ 6 p.m. Contact Dustin

Shank @ 507-327-2365 or check Facebook for more info.

Women’s Study: Monday evenings @ 6 p.m. Contact Cristina

Roche @ 612-805-3705 or Facebook for more info.

TRI-PARISH COMMUNAL PENANCE SERVICE

Wednesday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Teresa

MAPLE RIVER LOAVES & FISHES MARCH FOOD DRIVE: Every dollar donated during March will be matched. How to give? Mail donations to: Maple River Loaves & Fishes, PO Box 227, Mapleton, MN 56065. THANK YOU!

MIDDLE SCHOOL LOCK-IN Saturday, March 30th - Sunday, March 31st Registration is now open for students 6th - 8th grade! PLEASE RSVP by NO LATER than Sunday, March 24th!! Forms available on the Youth board at St. Teresa, or in the back of St. Matthew and St. Joseph! Contact Betsy with questions @ 524-4606 or betsy.triparish@gmail.com. Catholic Heart UPDATE MEETING Sunday, March 31st @ 3:00PM We will be having an update meeting for students and parents of those attending Catholic Heart Work Camp. We will discuss logistics, fundraising, and free day activities, as well as how students will need to be involved. Camp Summit is open for Registration!! Go online to campsummitwinona.org to register, or contact Betsy for assistance at 507-524-4606 or betsy.triparish@gmail.com

HOLY WEEK TRI-PARISH MASS SCHEDULE Marcie has had some inquiries about the upcoming Holy Week and Easter Mass schedule for the Tri-Parish. In case you missed it in the February newsletter, here it is:

Holy Thursday on April 18: Mass @ St. Joseph at 7 p.m.

Good Friday on April 19: Mass @ St. Teresa at 3 p.m.

Mass at St. Matthew at 7 p.m.

Easter Vigil on April 20: Mass @ St. Teresa at 8:30 p.m.

Easter Sunday on April 21: Mass @ St. Matthew at 8 a.m.

Mass @ St. Joseph at 10:00 a.m.

Home Communion Available Throughout the Tri-Parish

Each of the 3 parishes now has lay volunteers available

to bring communion to the home bound. Should you or a

direct family member like to receive communion at

home, please call the Tri-Parish office at 524-3127 or let

your parish contact person know (listed on front page of

the bulletin). Arrangements will be made and a home

bound communion minister will call you to set up a time

to bring communion and visit. The Tri-Parish THANKS

Sister Joyce Kolbet for providing wonderful training.

Stewardship of Treasure

God’s generosity will never be

outdone by our own.

St. Teresa (March 10)

Weekly collection $1,703.00

Amount collected year to date $128,438.66

Amount needed year to date $122,692.00

St. Matthew (March 6)

Weekly collection $2,171.72

Amount collected year to date $33,879.27

Amount needed year to date $39,063.75

St. Joseph (March 2)

Weekly collection $1,108.54

Amount collected year to date $40,056.29

Amount needed year to date $38,395.00

Ministry Roles

Saturday, March 23 St. Matthew @ 5:00 p.m.

Reader: Brad Lanoue

Ministers of Communion: Wendy Bennett,

Justin Davis, Lynn Demuth

Hospitality: Larry Caven Family

Servers: Joe Bennett, Tyler Heins

Money counters: Wendy Bennett, Char Schuch

Sunday, March 24 St. Teresa @ 9:00 a.m.

Reader: George Leary

Ministers of Communion: Tom Massop,

Sandy Miller, Deb Reuter

Hospitality (see instructions on schedule):

Tim and Meghan Mohwinkel,

Mike and Jan Samuelson

Servers: Brooke, McKenzie, & Reagan Reuter,

Bria Cole

Sacristan: Cliff and Marcie Anderson

Money counters: Jodi Kunkel and Kay Proehl

Altar Linens: Anita Rigdon for March

Donuts: Butch Bach and Cliff Anderson

A huge THANK YOU to all the St. Teresa

men who helped make donuts this year!

March 24th is the final donut Sunday for this

year so make sure to fill up!!!

Many people think going to confession is hard, but it’s harder living without the Lord’s grace and mercy. Discover the peace you’re looking for through the sacrament of reconciliation. Try it! God is merciful and always welcomes us to

Himself. Learn more about the peace and healing this sacrament brings at www.TheLightIsOnSouthernMN.org.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available in the Tri-Parish one half hour before each Mass at all locations. For Lent there will also be a Tri-Parish Communal Penance Service on Wednesday, March 27 at 7 p.m. at St. Teresa.

Stay Informed of Your Parish Finances! Agendas and Minutes from Finance Council meetings are posted at your parish. Talk with a Finance Council member if you have questions.

ST. JOSEPH, HUSBAND OF MARY Feast Day is Tuesday, March 19 Everything we know about the husband of Mary and the

foster father of Jesus comes from Scripture. We know

he was a carpenter, a working man, for the skeptical

Nazarenes ask about Jesus, "Is this not the carpenter's

son?" (Matthew 13:55). He wasn't rich for when he took

Jesus to the Temple to be circumcised and Mary to be

purified he offered the sacrifice of two turtledoves or a

pair of pigeons, allowed only for those who could not

afford a lamb (Luke 2:24).

We know Joseph was a compassionate, caring man.

When he discovered Mary was pregnant after they had been betrothed, he

knew the child was not his but was as yet unaware that she was carrying

the Son of God. He knew women accused of adultery could be stoned to

death, so he resolved to send her away quietly to not expose her to shame

or cruelty. However, when an angel came to Joseph in a dream and told him,

"Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife,

because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth

to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his

people from their sins," he did as the angel told him and took Mary as his

wife. (Matthew 1:19-25). When the angel came again to tell him that his

family was in danger, he immediately left everything he owned, all his

family and friends, and fled to a strange country with his young wife and the

baby. He waited in Egypt without question until the angel told him it was

safe to go back (Matthew 2:13-23).

We know Joseph loved Jesus. His one concern was for the safety of this

child entrusted to him. Not only did he leave his home to protect Jesus, but

upon his return settled in the obscure town of Nazareth out of fear for his

life. When Jesus stayed in the Temple we are told Joseph (along with Mary)

searched with great anxiety for three days for him (Luke 2:48). We also

know that Joseph treated Jesus as his own son for over and over the people

of Nazareth say of Jesus, "Is this not the son of Joseph?" (Luke 4:22)

We know Joseph respected God. He followed God's commands in handling

the situation with Mary and going to Jerusalem to have Jesus circumcised

and Mary purified after Jesus' birth. We are told that he took his family to

Jerusalem every year for Passover, something that could not have been easy

for a working man.

Since Joseph does not appear in Jesus' public life, at his death, or resurrec-

tion, many historians believe Joseph probably had died before Jesus entered

public ministry. Joseph is the patron saint of the dying because, assuming he

died before Jesus' public life, he died with Jesus and Mary close to him, the way we all would like to leave this earth. Joseph is also patron saint of the

Universal Church, families, fathers, expectant mothers, travelers, immi-

grants, house sellers and buyers, craftsmen, engineers, and working people

in general.

We celebrate two feast days for Joseph: March 19th for Joseph the Husband

of Mary and May 1st for Joseph the Worker.