ST SUNDAY OF LENT...2019/03/10 · Sunday Envelope Loose Sunday Children $22,719 $1,332 $151...
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Our Miion is to know, love and serve God by living the Eucharist. Promulgated on Pentecost Sunday, 2013 420 Irving Street | Alexandria, MN 56308 | (320) 763-5781 The Church of St. Mary MARCH 10, 2019 1 ST SUNDAY OF LENT
Transcript of ST SUNDAY OF LENT...2019/03/10 · Sunday Envelope Loose Sunday Children $22,719 $1,332 $151...
Our Mission is to know love and serve God by living the Eucharist Promulgated on Pentecost Sunday 2013
420 Irving Street | Alexandria MN 56308 | (320) 763-5781
The Church ofSt Mary
MARCH 10 20191ST SUNDAY OF LENT
v No we did not host an ice sculpture contest for Catholic Schools Week
On the evening of January 30 an emergency call came in from our firesprinkler system The fire department and police department responded Fortunately there was no fire but a busted sprinkler water line Tracey one of our custodians was on the scene within a couple of minutes and shut down the water mains in the church basement
The sprinkler pipe fitting that burst was in the ceiling in the north vestibule to the commons area This vestibule is outside of the main part of the building and exposed to the north winds and cold temps We do have a heater in the ceiling but with a solid ceiling not enough heat made it into the ceiling and to the pipes Damage although seemingly significant at first turned out to be relatively minor Water was contained to the carpets north of the baptismal font in the commons and a small 3rsquo or so patch in the church
The carpet in the vestibule was soaked and significant water poured over the steps and onto the sidewalk to the north The water in the carpets was extracted by machines and we had air movers on them within 2 hours of the incident In the basement water continually fell from the insulation-wrapped duct work The duct work is perforated every so many feet allowing water to drain out The insulation is a glass-based anti-microbial treated insulation so everything was designed to dry out without issue Our custodial staff Eric Tracey amp Joe worked extremely hard in -25deg to -15deg temps removing several inches of ice from the doors to the street to be ready for Saturday Mass Kudos to those three
v It is official Our Area Catholic Community (ACC) consists of St Maryrsquos Osakis amp Belle River Bishop Kettler released a letter this past week which was linked in our email blast this past Thursday (To sign up for our email blasts simply contact the parish office or visit our website)
Fr Steve Rita Winters Mary Jane Reif and I along with Fr David Petron and 3 representatives each from Osakis and Belle River will make up our ACC Area Planning Council Over the next 9 months we will be meeting getting to know one another gathering information and working together to ultimately create an implementation plan that is specific to our ACC Pretty much no other details are known at this point I guess that will be our job to work through
I am looking forward to collaborating and working together to better serve as disciples in our lakes area communities and beyond
With gratitude Todd Wentworth
COLLECTION FOR THE WEEKEND OF MARCH 3 2019
FINANCIAL GIFTS
Sunday EnvelopeLooseSunday Children
$22719$1332
$151
$29941$2115
$115
ACTUAL BUDGETED
A more detailed report may be viewed at the Parish Office
+We wish to offer our sympathy and promise of prayers to the family and friends of Reneacutee Vanderheiden
THANK YOU to the following for serving the funeral luncheon of Reneacutee Vanderheiden - Arlene Larson and Team 4
FROM OUR PARISH BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
Due to inclement weather our lsquoInspired to Bersquo speaker Joe Roueche has been rescheduled to March 13 630 - 800 PM All are welcome Joersquos presentation is called ldquoAcquire the Firerdquo focusing on the beatitude ldquoBlessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they will be satisfiedrdquo or ldquoBe Anchoredrdquo Joe will speak about what Being Anchored means and how it is applicable in todayrsquos world Join us for an inspiring night
If you or someone you know in our parish community is sick or ill or has a family member who could use our prayers please call our Parish Nurse Kathy Fischer at 762-2320 Please remember the following people in your prayers Ruth Partington Scott Addy Carol Peterson Betty Schlosser Patrick Stroh Dan Woods Kevin Richmond Paul Roers Andrew Herges Phyllis VanKempen Dennis Zaviska Heather Bitzan Gladys Bodell Dan Ridler Dennis Craig Ed Longhenry Delores Modderman Rosemary Rehovsky Lorraine Peterson Melvin Klimek Ken Kloubec Marie Peterson Edwina Schmidt Lyle Keller and Jean Keller
JUSTICE PEACE AND THE INTEGRITY OF CREATION (JPIC) Community Poverty Simulation - WHAT IS A POVERTY SIMULATIONAn interactive experience where participants are placed into a scenario of a low income family Your family is then faced with typical barriers that families experience when trying to make ends meet Roles are based off of real families The goal of those participating in the simulation is to meet the needs of your family for one month The purpose of the simulation is to raise awareness and increase understanding about what poverty looks like in our community to engage participants in community change
Thursday March 14 900 AM - 1200 PM ATCC | Gym 120 Free to attend Registration required wwwuwdporg - or - 320-834-7800
SANCTITY OF LIFE SANCTITY OF LIFE MOMENTldquoWe must all keep fighting for the civil right of babies in the womb If a person is not allowed to live no other civil right can be realizedrdquo -- Dr Alveda King niece of Dr Martin Luther KingVisit St Maryrsquos Sanctity of Life online at sanctityoflifestmorg for information and resourcesA more detailed report may be
viewed at the Parish Office
COMMUNITY NEWS
PRAYER CORNER
SPRING RUMMAGE SALE - April 27 8 AM - 12 PM Drop off donations April 26 at St Maryrsquos School from 4 PM - 6 PM No furniture or electronics Contact Cecelia at 320-491-8527 with any questions
ABOUT LIFE
ALL ARE WELCOME TO MISSION QUILTING in the Great Hall at 1230 PM on March 11 Call Joyce B at 763-7615 with any questions
CATHOLIC CENTURY FARM AWARD ndash Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St Cloud would like to honor Catholic families who have farmed and nurtured the same land for 100 or more years The rural roots of this diocese and the continued presence of agriculture is part of what makes our diocese great the Catholic Century Farm Award will honor all applying Catholic families that have owned the same farm for a century or more For more information requirements and online application visit wwwccstcloudorgservicessocialconcerns
BISHOPrsquoS ANNUAL APPEAL - Please support our Diocesan Mission to be Christrsquos heart of mercy voice of hope and hands of justice through your gift to the Bishoprsquos Annual Appeal wwwstcdioorg
ATTENTION ALL LITURGICAL MINISTERS - There are 5 weekends in March Please check your schedule for the weekend of March 3031
THE DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA will meet for their monthly meeting on Thursday March 21 at 130 PM in the Commons Area
FAITH FORMATIONstmreledstmaryalexandriaorg | 320-763-9202
ADULT BIBLE STUDY Tuesday evenings in the Great Hall immediately following the 5 PM mass Call Mike at 759-1911 for more info
MENrsquoS BIBLE STUDY Thursday mornings in the Commons Area of the church at 6 AM Call Mike at 759-1911 for more info
ST MARYrsquoS PRAYER LINK If you have a prayer request please send to Wosepkakaolcom or phone Kelly Wosepka at 320-815-4655 or Julie Desautels at 846-1842 All prayer requests will be kept confidential
PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel Rosary - Sundays (before Mass) 735 AM amp 935 AM
HOLY SPIRIT PRAYER GROUP Thursdays 530-600 PM (rosary in Commons Area) 6-7 PM prayer time in the Chapel Contact Jim Joerger at 834-2945
DIVINE MERCY HOUR Mondays from 3-4 PM Contact Barb Nei at 846-0022
SANCTITY OF LIFE PRAYER GROUP Meets the 1st Wednesday of every month at 7 PM Contact Louise Revering at 762-8632
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION A STEWARDSHIP OF PRAYER Have you been wondering how you can be a good steward at St Maryrsquos but are just not sure where to begin Consider an Adoration time with our Lord in the quiet of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel and let Him be your guide to stewardship For more information you can contact Sue McCulloch at 320-491-7006 or tscamccullochcharternet Thank you
Class Schedule
Sunday School March 17 950 ndash 1100 AMGrades 1-5 March 13 345 ndash 430 PMGrades 6-11 March 13 630 ndash 800 PM
ADULT FAITH FORMATIONYOUTH FAITH FORMATION
SUNDAY SCHOOL VOICESMarch 10 - Jesus is our KING
Today we talked about how our sin hurts God We made a project for Lent to help us remember to do good instead of bad
Next time we will talk about a parable with pigs
NATIONAL CATHOLIC YOUTH CONFERENCEThere is still room if you are interested in attending NCYC This event is only held every other year so please consider joining us The dates are November 20-24 2019 Pick up a registration form in the Faith Formation Office
We have started our fundraising so sign up now to get in on it For more information go to httpncycnfcymorg or contact Tammy at 763-9202
Catholic Jewelry amp RosariesFundraiser - March 9 amp 10
Our youth and adults who will be attending NCYC in November are excited to offer you an opportunity to purchase beautiful imported hand-made Italian and Bethlehem rosaries as well as a large variety of Catholic medals crucifix necklaces bracelets and other faith - inspired jewelry An assortment of First Holy Communion and Confirmation gift items will be included
Please stop at our display in the Commons Area after all Masses March 9 and 10
Lentformedorg
If you have not yet taken advantage of formedorg now is the time to do it It is a free resource provided to you by The Church of St Mary
To register go to stmaryalexandriaformedorg and create a new account Check out lentformedorg for a collection of resources available for Lent including daily reflections book studies bible studies and a multitude of opportunities to deepen your faith
RECOMMENDED STUDIES FOR LENT
FORGIVEN - The Transforming Power of ConfessionPRESENCE - The Mystery of the EucharistINTO THE DESERT - A Lenten Study on Prayer
SCHOOL HAPPENINGS
2019-20 Kindergarten Registrations are being accepted Please contact the school office for more details
St Maryrsquos School Fish Fry is scheduled for April 12 from 430-700 in the school gym
St Maryrsquos School ~ The Gathering (previously Casino Night) is scheduled for April 26 at the Carlos Creek Winery All are welcome Come Celebrate St Maryrsquos School
ST MARYrsquoS SCHOOLSt Maryrsquos School educates the whole child within a nurturing Catholic Christian environment
stmaryssstmaryalexandriaorg | 320-763-5861
CALENDAR RAFFLE WINNERS
MARCH 2019
March 3 Eric Halverson Alexandria $35
March 4 Sarah Iker-Hansberry Tampa FL $20
March 5 Jake Hawkins Richfield $20
March 6 Shirley Henshaw Alexandria $20
March 7 Nancy Rice Alexandria $20
March 8 Shelby Nelson Carlos $20
March 9 Ruth Steffl Alexandria $20
The Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Saint Cloud has awarded a check in the amount of $269600 to St Maryrsquos School for scholarship and tuition assistance
This amount represents a per capital distribution to Catholic schools in the St Cloud Diocese from the parish school endowment fund established by the Living the Promise capital campaign The Catholic Foundation also distributes funds to diocesan Catholic schools each year through the annual Living the Promise Endowment Fund parish grant application program
For more information about The Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of St Cloud the Living the Promise Endowment Fund or its parish grant program contact the Catholic Foundation at (320) 258-0390
St Maryrsquos School receives
Living the Promise Endowment Distribution
LITURGICAL AND MUSICAL NOTES ST E WA R D S H I P
JESUS IS TEMPTED IN THE DESERTThe story of Jesus being tempted in the desert is familiar to Christians because it is read from the pulpit every year on the First Sunday of Lent Jesus leaves the crowds to go into the desert to fast from food and to pray for forty days At the end of this period Jesus is tempted by the devil to use his power for self-gratification and personal gain
Most folks will tell you it takes practice to say no to temptation Consider Adam and Eve when they lived in paradise They never had to practice saying no because they had everything they wanted The first time they were tempted they failed the test
In this reading we find Jesus in the desert tempted three times by the devil He was physically weak hungry and thirsty and still he did not give in to temptation He said no not out of some superhuman power but from good old-fashioned willpower Since Jesus is fully human we can presume this was not his first encounter with temptation Jesus had spent a lifetime building up his willpower by saying no to the easy way out no to having fun at the expense of others no to putting his needs or wants first
How can we practice saying no to temptation One way is by flexing the muscle of self-denial Self-denial or what we used to call ldquogiving stuff uprdquo has been a part of Christian discipleship since Jesus walked with the first apostles ldquoGo sell your possessions and give the money to the poorrdquo (Matthew 1921) Lent may be the traditional time to practice self-denial but it doesnrsquot have to be the only time You can practice saying no to your sweet tooth or the urge to buy one more thing on eBay You can choose to drink water as your only beverage for a few days You can even skip a couple of meals one day to experience what it feels like to go to bed hungry
By practicing self-denial once in a while we learn self-discipline an important virtue for Christians Often learning how to say no to small temptations can be very helpful when we find ourselves facing larger ones
Decide as a household on something you can give up for the next week candy soda potato chips Have water at meals or try fasting between lunch and dinner Take the money you save and give it to the poor
Giving up potato chips or chocolate can take a great amount of willpower Giving up complaining about your boss work or mother-in-law can take even more Who or what is your favorite topic of complaint Write it down and then see if you can get through the next two weeks without mentioning it to anyone else Bringing Home the Gospel Parent Reflections on the Sunday Gospels bull Copyright copy 2007 2018 Judith Dunlap Published by the Pastoral Center PastoralCentercom All rights reserved Scripture passages have been taken from the New Revised Standard Version Bible copyright copy1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA and used by permission All rights reserved
HE WILL NEVER LET YOU FALL
Have you ever participated in various trust exercises where you have to place your faith in others around you Maybe it was falling backwards with your eyes closed while the personrsquos voice speaking to you seemed to drift further away Maybe it was jumping from a height into peoplersquos arms that didnrsquot seem strong enough to catch you These activities were supposed to show you the meaning of trust and help grow that trust in you for your comrades Sometimes it worked Other times some prankster would actually let you fall and then you learned to trust no one So much for building up our ability to trust
Trust is important especially in our relationship with Jesus He calls us all the time and asks for us to trust However because of doubt or a desire to follow our own will we choose to disregard his request After objecting to Jesusrsquo request to lower his net into the water Peter was humbled when he caught so many fish that the net began to tear Peter was a fisherman by trade Surely he knew what the catch was probably going to be that day But Jesus asked him to follow his will Peter wanted to follow his own Peter realized that his trust from then on should be in the Lord
Do you sometimes think your generosity will bear little fruit Do you wonder if your surrender to God in stewardship living really amounts to much at all Trust in Jesus the one who calls you to this life His word is truth and he would never let you fall
-Tracy Earl Welliverhttp4lpicom
FAMILY RESPONSE
PERSONAL RESPONSE
Mon TueWed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
Lv 191-2 11-18 Mt 25 31-46Is 55 10-11 Mt 6 7-15 Jon 3 1-10 Lk 11 29-32 Est C12 14-16 23-25 Mt 7 7-121 Pt 5 1-4 Mt 16 13-19 Dt 26 16-19 Mt 5 43-48Gn 15 5-12 17-18 Phil 317 mdash 4 1 [320 mdash 41] Lk 9 28b - 36
wwwstmaryalexandriaorgstmarystmaryalexandriaorg
320-763-5781
TueWed
ThursFriSatSun
500 PM +Don Skrove830 AM +Douglas Bakke130 PM Bethany +Gary Rehovsky700 AM +Gary Winter830 AM +Gary Winter500 PM +Marvin Schultz800 AM +Tom Collins1000 AM For the Parish
To register stop by our Hospitality Desk located in the Commons Area of the church or visit our website to complete the registration online
WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULEREADINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 10
NEW MEMBERS CONTACT US
v No we did not host an ice sculpture contest for Catholic Schools Week
On the evening of January 30 an emergency call came in from our firesprinkler system The fire department and police department responded Fortunately there was no fire but a busted sprinkler water line Tracey one of our custodians was on the scene within a couple of minutes and shut down the water mains in the church basement
The sprinkler pipe fitting that burst was in the ceiling in the north vestibule to the commons area This vestibule is outside of the main part of the building and exposed to the north winds and cold temps We do have a heater in the ceiling but with a solid ceiling not enough heat made it into the ceiling and to the pipes Damage although seemingly significant at first turned out to be relatively minor Water was contained to the carpets north of the baptismal font in the commons and a small 3rsquo or so patch in the church
The carpet in the vestibule was soaked and significant water poured over the steps and onto the sidewalk to the north The water in the carpets was extracted by machines and we had air movers on them within 2 hours of the incident In the basement water continually fell from the insulation-wrapped duct work The duct work is perforated every so many feet allowing water to drain out The insulation is a glass-based anti-microbial treated insulation so everything was designed to dry out without issue Our custodial staff Eric Tracey amp Joe worked extremely hard in -25deg to -15deg temps removing several inches of ice from the doors to the street to be ready for Saturday Mass Kudos to those three
v It is official Our Area Catholic Community (ACC) consists of St Maryrsquos Osakis amp Belle River Bishop Kettler released a letter this past week which was linked in our email blast this past Thursday (To sign up for our email blasts simply contact the parish office or visit our website)
Fr Steve Rita Winters Mary Jane Reif and I along with Fr David Petron and 3 representatives each from Osakis and Belle River will make up our ACC Area Planning Council Over the next 9 months we will be meeting getting to know one another gathering information and working together to ultimately create an implementation plan that is specific to our ACC Pretty much no other details are known at this point I guess that will be our job to work through
I am looking forward to collaborating and working together to better serve as disciples in our lakes area communities and beyond
With gratitude Todd Wentworth
COLLECTION FOR THE WEEKEND OF MARCH 3 2019
FINANCIAL GIFTS
Sunday EnvelopeLooseSunday Children
$22719$1332
$151
$29941$2115
$115
ACTUAL BUDGETED
A more detailed report may be viewed at the Parish Office
+We wish to offer our sympathy and promise of prayers to the family and friends of Reneacutee Vanderheiden
THANK YOU to the following for serving the funeral luncheon of Reneacutee Vanderheiden - Arlene Larson and Team 4
FROM OUR PARISH BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
Due to inclement weather our lsquoInspired to Bersquo speaker Joe Roueche has been rescheduled to March 13 630 - 800 PM All are welcome Joersquos presentation is called ldquoAcquire the Firerdquo focusing on the beatitude ldquoBlessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they will be satisfiedrdquo or ldquoBe Anchoredrdquo Joe will speak about what Being Anchored means and how it is applicable in todayrsquos world Join us for an inspiring night
If you or someone you know in our parish community is sick or ill or has a family member who could use our prayers please call our Parish Nurse Kathy Fischer at 762-2320 Please remember the following people in your prayers Ruth Partington Scott Addy Carol Peterson Betty Schlosser Patrick Stroh Dan Woods Kevin Richmond Paul Roers Andrew Herges Phyllis VanKempen Dennis Zaviska Heather Bitzan Gladys Bodell Dan Ridler Dennis Craig Ed Longhenry Delores Modderman Rosemary Rehovsky Lorraine Peterson Melvin Klimek Ken Kloubec Marie Peterson Edwina Schmidt Lyle Keller and Jean Keller
JUSTICE PEACE AND THE INTEGRITY OF CREATION (JPIC) Community Poverty Simulation - WHAT IS A POVERTY SIMULATIONAn interactive experience where participants are placed into a scenario of a low income family Your family is then faced with typical barriers that families experience when trying to make ends meet Roles are based off of real families The goal of those participating in the simulation is to meet the needs of your family for one month The purpose of the simulation is to raise awareness and increase understanding about what poverty looks like in our community to engage participants in community change
Thursday March 14 900 AM - 1200 PM ATCC | Gym 120 Free to attend Registration required wwwuwdporg - or - 320-834-7800
SANCTITY OF LIFE SANCTITY OF LIFE MOMENTldquoWe must all keep fighting for the civil right of babies in the womb If a person is not allowed to live no other civil right can be realizedrdquo -- Dr Alveda King niece of Dr Martin Luther KingVisit St Maryrsquos Sanctity of Life online at sanctityoflifestmorg for information and resourcesA more detailed report may be
viewed at the Parish Office
COMMUNITY NEWS
PRAYER CORNER
SPRING RUMMAGE SALE - April 27 8 AM - 12 PM Drop off donations April 26 at St Maryrsquos School from 4 PM - 6 PM No furniture or electronics Contact Cecelia at 320-491-8527 with any questions
ABOUT LIFE
ALL ARE WELCOME TO MISSION QUILTING in the Great Hall at 1230 PM on March 11 Call Joyce B at 763-7615 with any questions
CATHOLIC CENTURY FARM AWARD ndash Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St Cloud would like to honor Catholic families who have farmed and nurtured the same land for 100 or more years The rural roots of this diocese and the continued presence of agriculture is part of what makes our diocese great the Catholic Century Farm Award will honor all applying Catholic families that have owned the same farm for a century or more For more information requirements and online application visit wwwccstcloudorgservicessocialconcerns
BISHOPrsquoS ANNUAL APPEAL - Please support our Diocesan Mission to be Christrsquos heart of mercy voice of hope and hands of justice through your gift to the Bishoprsquos Annual Appeal wwwstcdioorg
ATTENTION ALL LITURGICAL MINISTERS - There are 5 weekends in March Please check your schedule for the weekend of March 3031
THE DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA will meet for their monthly meeting on Thursday March 21 at 130 PM in the Commons Area
FAITH FORMATIONstmreledstmaryalexandriaorg | 320-763-9202
ADULT BIBLE STUDY Tuesday evenings in the Great Hall immediately following the 5 PM mass Call Mike at 759-1911 for more info
MENrsquoS BIBLE STUDY Thursday mornings in the Commons Area of the church at 6 AM Call Mike at 759-1911 for more info
ST MARYrsquoS PRAYER LINK If you have a prayer request please send to Wosepkakaolcom or phone Kelly Wosepka at 320-815-4655 or Julie Desautels at 846-1842 All prayer requests will be kept confidential
PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel Rosary - Sundays (before Mass) 735 AM amp 935 AM
HOLY SPIRIT PRAYER GROUP Thursdays 530-600 PM (rosary in Commons Area) 6-7 PM prayer time in the Chapel Contact Jim Joerger at 834-2945
DIVINE MERCY HOUR Mondays from 3-4 PM Contact Barb Nei at 846-0022
SANCTITY OF LIFE PRAYER GROUP Meets the 1st Wednesday of every month at 7 PM Contact Louise Revering at 762-8632
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION A STEWARDSHIP OF PRAYER Have you been wondering how you can be a good steward at St Maryrsquos but are just not sure where to begin Consider an Adoration time with our Lord in the quiet of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel and let Him be your guide to stewardship For more information you can contact Sue McCulloch at 320-491-7006 or tscamccullochcharternet Thank you
Class Schedule
Sunday School March 17 950 ndash 1100 AMGrades 1-5 March 13 345 ndash 430 PMGrades 6-11 March 13 630 ndash 800 PM
ADULT FAITH FORMATIONYOUTH FAITH FORMATION
SUNDAY SCHOOL VOICESMarch 10 - Jesus is our KING
Today we talked about how our sin hurts God We made a project for Lent to help us remember to do good instead of bad
Next time we will talk about a parable with pigs
NATIONAL CATHOLIC YOUTH CONFERENCEThere is still room if you are interested in attending NCYC This event is only held every other year so please consider joining us The dates are November 20-24 2019 Pick up a registration form in the Faith Formation Office
We have started our fundraising so sign up now to get in on it For more information go to httpncycnfcymorg or contact Tammy at 763-9202
Catholic Jewelry amp RosariesFundraiser - March 9 amp 10
Our youth and adults who will be attending NCYC in November are excited to offer you an opportunity to purchase beautiful imported hand-made Italian and Bethlehem rosaries as well as a large variety of Catholic medals crucifix necklaces bracelets and other faith - inspired jewelry An assortment of First Holy Communion and Confirmation gift items will be included
Please stop at our display in the Commons Area after all Masses March 9 and 10
Lentformedorg
If you have not yet taken advantage of formedorg now is the time to do it It is a free resource provided to you by The Church of St Mary
To register go to stmaryalexandriaformedorg and create a new account Check out lentformedorg for a collection of resources available for Lent including daily reflections book studies bible studies and a multitude of opportunities to deepen your faith
RECOMMENDED STUDIES FOR LENT
FORGIVEN - The Transforming Power of ConfessionPRESENCE - The Mystery of the EucharistINTO THE DESERT - A Lenten Study on Prayer
SCHOOL HAPPENINGS
2019-20 Kindergarten Registrations are being accepted Please contact the school office for more details
St Maryrsquos School Fish Fry is scheduled for April 12 from 430-700 in the school gym
St Maryrsquos School ~ The Gathering (previously Casino Night) is scheduled for April 26 at the Carlos Creek Winery All are welcome Come Celebrate St Maryrsquos School
ST MARYrsquoS SCHOOLSt Maryrsquos School educates the whole child within a nurturing Catholic Christian environment
stmaryssstmaryalexandriaorg | 320-763-5861
CALENDAR RAFFLE WINNERS
MARCH 2019
March 3 Eric Halverson Alexandria $35
March 4 Sarah Iker-Hansberry Tampa FL $20
March 5 Jake Hawkins Richfield $20
March 6 Shirley Henshaw Alexandria $20
March 7 Nancy Rice Alexandria $20
March 8 Shelby Nelson Carlos $20
March 9 Ruth Steffl Alexandria $20
The Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Saint Cloud has awarded a check in the amount of $269600 to St Maryrsquos School for scholarship and tuition assistance
This amount represents a per capital distribution to Catholic schools in the St Cloud Diocese from the parish school endowment fund established by the Living the Promise capital campaign The Catholic Foundation also distributes funds to diocesan Catholic schools each year through the annual Living the Promise Endowment Fund parish grant application program
For more information about The Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of St Cloud the Living the Promise Endowment Fund or its parish grant program contact the Catholic Foundation at (320) 258-0390
St Maryrsquos School receives
Living the Promise Endowment Distribution
LITURGICAL AND MUSICAL NOTES ST E WA R D S H I P
JESUS IS TEMPTED IN THE DESERTThe story of Jesus being tempted in the desert is familiar to Christians because it is read from the pulpit every year on the First Sunday of Lent Jesus leaves the crowds to go into the desert to fast from food and to pray for forty days At the end of this period Jesus is tempted by the devil to use his power for self-gratification and personal gain
Most folks will tell you it takes practice to say no to temptation Consider Adam and Eve when they lived in paradise They never had to practice saying no because they had everything they wanted The first time they were tempted they failed the test
In this reading we find Jesus in the desert tempted three times by the devil He was physically weak hungry and thirsty and still he did not give in to temptation He said no not out of some superhuman power but from good old-fashioned willpower Since Jesus is fully human we can presume this was not his first encounter with temptation Jesus had spent a lifetime building up his willpower by saying no to the easy way out no to having fun at the expense of others no to putting his needs or wants first
How can we practice saying no to temptation One way is by flexing the muscle of self-denial Self-denial or what we used to call ldquogiving stuff uprdquo has been a part of Christian discipleship since Jesus walked with the first apostles ldquoGo sell your possessions and give the money to the poorrdquo (Matthew 1921) Lent may be the traditional time to practice self-denial but it doesnrsquot have to be the only time You can practice saying no to your sweet tooth or the urge to buy one more thing on eBay You can choose to drink water as your only beverage for a few days You can even skip a couple of meals one day to experience what it feels like to go to bed hungry
By practicing self-denial once in a while we learn self-discipline an important virtue for Christians Often learning how to say no to small temptations can be very helpful when we find ourselves facing larger ones
Decide as a household on something you can give up for the next week candy soda potato chips Have water at meals or try fasting between lunch and dinner Take the money you save and give it to the poor
Giving up potato chips or chocolate can take a great amount of willpower Giving up complaining about your boss work or mother-in-law can take even more Who or what is your favorite topic of complaint Write it down and then see if you can get through the next two weeks without mentioning it to anyone else Bringing Home the Gospel Parent Reflections on the Sunday Gospels bull Copyright copy 2007 2018 Judith Dunlap Published by the Pastoral Center PastoralCentercom All rights reserved Scripture passages have been taken from the New Revised Standard Version Bible copyright copy1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA and used by permission All rights reserved
HE WILL NEVER LET YOU FALL
Have you ever participated in various trust exercises where you have to place your faith in others around you Maybe it was falling backwards with your eyes closed while the personrsquos voice speaking to you seemed to drift further away Maybe it was jumping from a height into peoplersquos arms that didnrsquot seem strong enough to catch you These activities were supposed to show you the meaning of trust and help grow that trust in you for your comrades Sometimes it worked Other times some prankster would actually let you fall and then you learned to trust no one So much for building up our ability to trust
Trust is important especially in our relationship with Jesus He calls us all the time and asks for us to trust However because of doubt or a desire to follow our own will we choose to disregard his request After objecting to Jesusrsquo request to lower his net into the water Peter was humbled when he caught so many fish that the net began to tear Peter was a fisherman by trade Surely he knew what the catch was probably going to be that day But Jesus asked him to follow his will Peter wanted to follow his own Peter realized that his trust from then on should be in the Lord
Do you sometimes think your generosity will bear little fruit Do you wonder if your surrender to God in stewardship living really amounts to much at all Trust in Jesus the one who calls you to this life His word is truth and he would never let you fall
-Tracy Earl Welliverhttp4lpicom
FAMILY RESPONSE
PERSONAL RESPONSE
Mon TueWed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
Lv 191-2 11-18 Mt 25 31-46Is 55 10-11 Mt 6 7-15 Jon 3 1-10 Lk 11 29-32 Est C12 14-16 23-25 Mt 7 7-121 Pt 5 1-4 Mt 16 13-19 Dt 26 16-19 Mt 5 43-48Gn 15 5-12 17-18 Phil 317 mdash 4 1 [320 mdash 41] Lk 9 28b - 36
wwwstmaryalexandriaorgstmarystmaryalexandriaorg
320-763-5781
TueWed
ThursFriSatSun
500 PM +Don Skrove830 AM +Douglas Bakke130 PM Bethany +Gary Rehovsky700 AM +Gary Winter830 AM +Gary Winter500 PM +Marvin Schultz800 AM +Tom Collins1000 AM For the Parish
To register stop by our Hospitality Desk located in the Commons Area of the church or visit our website to complete the registration online
WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULEREADINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 10
NEW MEMBERS CONTACT US
Due to inclement weather our lsquoInspired to Bersquo speaker Joe Roueche has been rescheduled to March 13 630 - 800 PM All are welcome Joersquos presentation is called ldquoAcquire the Firerdquo focusing on the beatitude ldquoBlessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they will be satisfiedrdquo or ldquoBe Anchoredrdquo Joe will speak about what Being Anchored means and how it is applicable in todayrsquos world Join us for an inspiring night
If you or someone you know in our parish community is sick or ill or has a family member who could use our prayers please call our Parish Nurse Kathy Fischer at 762-2320 Please remember the following people in your prayers Ruth Partington Scott Addy Carol Peterson Betty Schlosser Patrick Stroh Dan Woods Kevin Richmond Paul Roers Andrew Herges Phyllis VanKempen Dennis Zaviska Heather Bitzan Gladys Bodell Dan Ridler Dennis Craig Ed Longhenry Delores Modderman Rosemary Rehovsky Lorraine Peterson Melvin Klimek Ken Kloubec Marie Peterson Edwina Schmidt Lyle Keller and Jean Keller
JUSTICE PEACE AND THE INTEGRITY OF CREATION (JPIC) Community Poverty Simulation - WHAT IS A POVERTY SIMULATIONAn interactive experience where participants are placed into a scenario of a low income family Your family is then faced with typical barriers that families experience when trying to make ends meet Roles are based off of real families The goal of those participating in the simulation is to meet the needs of your family for one month The purpose of the simulation is to raise awareness and increase understanding about what poverty looks like in our community to engage participants in community change
Thursday March 14 900 AM - 1200 PM ATCC | Gym 120 Free to attend Registration required wwwuwdporg - or - 320-834-7800
SANCTITY OF LIFE SANCTITY OF LIFE MOMENTldquoWe must all keep fighting for the civil right of babies in the womb If a person is not allowed to live no other civil right can be realizedrdquo -- Dr Alveda King niece of Dr Martin Luther KingVisit St Maryrsquos Sanctity of Life online at sanctityoflifestmorg for information and resourcesA more detailed report may be
viewed at the Parish Office
COMMUNITY NEWS
PRAYER CORNER
SPRING RUMMAGE SALE - April 27 8 AM - 12 PM Drop off donations April 26 at St Maryrsquos School from 4 PM - 6 PM No furniture or electronics Contact Cecelia at 320-491-8527 with any questions
ABOUT LIFE
ALL ARE WELCOME TO MISSION QUILTING in the Great Hall at 1230 PM on March 11 Call Joyce B at 763-7615 with any questions
CATHOLIC CENTURY FARM AWARD ndash Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St Cloud would like to honor Catholic families who have farmed and nurtured the same land for 100 or more years The rural roots of this diocese and the continued presence of agriculture is part of what makes our diocese great the Catholic Century Farm Award will honor all applying Catholic families that have owned the same farm for a century or more For more information requirements and online application visit wwwccstcloudorgservicessocialconcerns
BISHOPrsquoS ANNUAL APPEAL - Please support our Diocesan Mission to be Christrsquos heart of mercy voice of hope and hands of justice through your gift to the Bishoprsquos Annual Appeal wwwstcdioorg
ATTENTION ALL LITURGICAL MINISTERS - There are 5 weekends in March Please check your schedule for the weekend of March 3031
THE DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA will meet for their monthly meeting on Thursday March 21 at 130 PM in the Commons Area
FAITH FORMATIONstmreledstmaryalexandriaorg | 320-763-9202
ADULT BIBLE STUDY Tuesday evenings in the Great Hall immediately following the 5 PM mass Call Mike at 759-1911 for more info
MENrsquoS BIBLE STUDY Thursday mornings in the Commons Area of the church at 6 AM Call Mike at 759-1911 for more info
ST MARYrsquoS PRAYER LINK If you have a prayer request please send to Wosepkakaolcom or phone Kelly Wosepka at 320-815-4655 or Julie Desautels at 846-1842 All prayer requests will be kept confidential
PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel Rosary - Sundays (before Mass) 735 AM amp 935 AM
HOLY SPIRIT PRAYER GROUP Thursdays 530-600 PM (rosary in Commons Area) 6-7 PM prayer time in the Chapel Contact Jim Joerger at 834-2945
DIVINE MERCY HOUR Mondays from 3-4 PM Contact Barb Nei at 846-0022
SANCTITY OF LIFE PRAYER GROUP Meets the 1st Wednesday of every month at 7 PM Contact Louise Revering at 762-8632
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION A STEWARDSHIP OF PRAYER Have you been wondering how you can be a good steward at St Maryrsquos but are just not sure where to begin Consider an Adoration time with our Lord in the quiet of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel and let Him be your guide to stewardship For more information you can contact Sue McCulloch at 320-491-7006 or tscamccullochcharternet Thank you
Class Schedule
Sunday School March 17 950 ndash 1100 AMGrades 1-5 March 13 345 ndash 430 PMGrades 6-11 March 13 630 ndash 800 PM
ADULT FAITH FORMATIONYOUTH FAITH FORMATION
SUNDAY SCHOOL VOICESMarch 10 - Jesus is our KING
Today we talked about how our sin hurts God We made a project for Lent to help us remember to do good instead of bad
Next time we will talk about a parable with pigs
NATIONAL CATHOLIC YOUTH CONFERENCEThere is still room if you are interested in attending NCYC This event is only held every other year so please consider joining us The dates are November 20-24 2019 Pick up a registration form in the Faith Formation Office
We have started our fundraising so sign up now to get in on it For more information go to httpncycnfcymorg or contact Tammy at 763-9202
Catholic Jewelry amp RosariesFundraiser - March 9 amp 10
Our youth and adults who will be attending NCYC in November are excited to offer you an opportunity to purchase beautiful imported hand-made Italian and Bethlehem rosaries as well as a large variety of Catholic medals crucifix necklaces bracelets and other faith - inspired jewelry An assortment of First Holy Communion and Confirmation gift items will be included
Please stop at our display in the Commons Area after all Masses March 9 and 10
Lentformedorg
If you have not yet taken advantage of formedorg now is the time to do it It is a free resource provided to you by The Church of St Mary
To register go to stmaryalexandriaformedorg and create a new account Check out lentformedorg for a collection of resources available for Lent including daily reflections book studies bible studies and a multitude of opportunities to deepen your faith
RECOMMENDED STUDIES FOR LENT
FORGIVEN - The Transforming Power of ConfessionPRESENCE - The Mystery of the EucharistINTO THE DESERT - A Lenten Study on Prayer
SCHOOL HAPPENINGS
2019-20 Kindergarten Registrations are being accepted Please contact the school office for more details
St Maryrsquos School Fish Fry is scheduled for April 12 from 430-700 in the school gym
St Maryrsquos School ~ The Gathering (previously Casino Night) is scheduled for April 26 at the Carlos Creek Winery All are welcome Come Celebrate St Maryrsquos School
ST MARYrsquoS SCHOOLSt Maryrsquos School educates the whole child within a nurturing Catholic Christian environment
stmaryssstmaryalexandriaorg | 320-763-5861
CALENDAR RAFFLE WINNERS
MARCH 2019
March 3 Eric Halverson Alexandria $35
March 4 Sarah Iker-Hansberry Tampa FL $20
March 5 Jake Hawkins Richfield $20
March 6 Shirley Henshaw Alexandria $20
March 7 Nancy Rice Alexandria $20
March 8 Shelby Nelson Carlos $20
March 9 Ruth Steffl Alexandria $20
The Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Saint Cloud has awarded a check in the amount of $269600 to St Maryrsquos School for scholarship and tuition assistance
This amount represents a per capital distribution to Catholic schools in the St Cloud Diocese from the parish school endowment fund established by the Living the Promise capital campaign The Catholic Foundation also distributes funds to diocesan Catholic schools each year through the annual Living the Promise Endowment Fund parish grant application program
For more information about The Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of St Cloud the Living the Promise Endowment Fund or its parish grant program contact the Catholic Foundation at (320) 258-0390
St Maryrsquos School receives
Living the Promise Endowment Distribution
LITURGICAL AND MUSICAL NOTES ST E WA R D S H I P
JESUS IS TEMPTED IN THE DESERTThe story of Jesus being tempted in the desert is familiar to Christians because it is read from the pulpit every year on the First Sunday of Lent Jesus leaves the crowds to go into the desert to fast from food and to pray for forty days At the end of this period Jesus is tempted by the devil to use his power for self-gratification and personal gain
Most folks will tell you it takes practice to say no to temptation Consider Adam and Eve when they lived in paradise They never had to practice saying no because they had everything they wanted The first time they were tempted they failed the test
In this reading we find Jesus in the desert tempted three times by the devil He was physically weak hungry and thirsty and still he did not give in to temptation He said no not out of some superhuman power but from good old-fashioned willpower Since Jesus is fully human we can presume this was not his first encounter with temptation Jesus had spent a lifetime building up his willpower by saying no to the easy way out no to having fun at the expense of others no to putting his needs or wants first
How can we practice saying no to temptation One way is by flexing the muscle of self-denial Self-denial or what we used to call ldquogiving stuff uprdquo has been a part of Christian discipleship since Jesus walked with the first apostles ldquoGo sell your possessions and give the money to the poorrdquo (Matthew 1921) Lent may be the traditional time to practice self-denial but it doesnrsquot have to be the only time You can practice saying no to your sweet tooth or the urge to buy one more thing on eBay You can choose to drink water as your only beverage for a few days You can even skip a couple of meals one day to experience what it feels like to go to bed hungry
By practicing self-denial once in a while we learn self-discipline an important virtue for Christians Often learning how to say no to small temptations can be very helpful when we find ourselves facing larger ones
Decide as a household on something you can give up for the next week candy soda potato chips Have water at meals or try fasting between lunch and dinner Take the money you save and give it to the poor
Giving up potato chips or chocolate can take a great amount of willpower Giving up complaining about your boss work or mother-in-law can take even more Who or what is your favorite topic of complaint Write it down and then see if you can get through the next two weeks without mentioning it to anyone else Bringing Home the Gospel Parent Reflections on the Sunday Gospels bull Copyright copy 2007 2018 Judith Dunlap Published by the Pastoral Center PastoralCentercom All rights reserved Scripture passages have been taken from the New Revised Standard Version Bible copyright copy1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA and used by permission All rights reserved
HE WILL NEVER LET YOU FALL
Have you ever participated in various trust exercises where you have to place your faith in others around you Maybe it was falling backwards with your eyes closed while the personrsquos voice speaking to you seemed to drift further away Maybe it was jumping from a height into peoplersquos arms that didnrsquot seem strong enough to catch you These activities were supposed to show you the meaning of trust and help grow that trust in you for your comrades Sometimes it worked Other times some prankster would actually let you fall and then you learned to trust no one So much for building up our ability to trust
Trust is important especially in our relationship with Jesus He calls us all the time and asks for us to trust However because of doubt or a desire to follow our own will we choose to disregard his request After objecting to Jesusrsquo request to lower his net into the water Peter was humbled when he caught so many fish that the net began to tear Peter was a fisherman by trade Surely he knew what the catch was probably going to be that day But Jesus asked him to follow his will Peter wanted to follow his own Peter realized that his trust from then on should be in the Lord
Do you sometimes think your generosity will bear little fruit Do you wonder if your surrender to God in stewardship living really amounts to much at all Trust in Jesus the one who calls you to this life His word is truth and he would never let you fall
-Tracy Earl Welliverhttp4lpicom
FAMILY RESPONSE
PERSONAL RESPONSE
Mon TueWed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
Lv 191-2 11-18 Mt 25 31-46Is 55 10-11 Mt 6 7-15 Jon 3 1-10 Lk 11 29-32 Est C12 14-16 23-25 Mt 7 7-121 Pt 5 1-4 Mt 16 13-19 Dt 26 16-19 Mt 5 43-48Gn 15 5-12 17-18 Phil 317 mdash 4 1 [320 mdash 41] Lk 9 28b - 36
wwwstmaryalexandriaorgstmarystmaryalexandriaorg
320-763-5781
TueWed
ThursFriSatSun
500 PM +Don Skrove830 AM +Douglas Bakke130 PM Bethany +Gary Rehovsky700 AM +Gary Winter830 AM +Gary Winter500 PM +Marvin Schultz800 AM +Tom Collins1000 AM For the Parish
To register stop by our Hospitality Desk located in the Commons Area of the church or visit our website to complete the registration online
WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULEREADINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 10
NEW MEMBERS CONTACT US
FAITH FORMATIONstmreledstmaryalexandriaorg | 320-763-9202
ADULT BIBLE STUDY Tuesday evenings in the Great Hall immediately following the 5 PM mass Call Mike at 759-1911 for more info
MENrsquoS BIBLE STUDY Thursday mornings in the Commons Area of the church at 6 AM Call Mike at 759-1911 for more info
ST MARYrsquoS PRAYER LINK If you have a prayer request please send to Wosepkakaolcom or phone Kelly Wosepka at 320-815-4655 or Julie Desautels at 846-1842 All prayer requests will be kept confidential
PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel Rosary - Sundays (before Mass) 735 AM amp 935 AM
HOLY SPIRIT PRAYER GROUP Thursdays 530-600 PM (rosary in Commons Area) 6-7 PM prayer time in the Chapel Contact Jim Joerger at 834-2945
DIVINE MERCY HOUR Mondays from 3-4 PM Contact Barb Nei at 846-0022
SANCTITY OF LIFE PRAYER GROUP Meets the 1st Wednesday of every month at 7 PM Contact Louise Revering at 762-8632
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION A STEWARDSHIP OF PRAYER Have you been wondering how you can be a good steward at St Maryrsquos but are just not sure where to begin Consider an Adoration time with our Lord in the quiet of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel and let Him be your guide to stewardship For more information you can contact Sue McCulloch at 320-491-7006 or tscamccullochcharternet Thank you
Class Schedule
Sunday School March 17 950 ndash 1100 AMGrades 1-5 March 13 345 ndash 430 PMGrades 6-11 March 13 630 ndash 800 PM
ADULT FAITH FORMATIONYOUTH FAITH FORMATION
SUNDAY SCHOOL VOICESMarch 10 - Jesus is our KING
Today we talked about how our sin hurts God We made a project for Lent to help us remember to do good instead of bad
Next time we will talk about a parable with pigs
NATIONAL CATHOLIC YOUTH CONFERENCEThere is still room if you are interested in attending NCYC This event is only held every other year so please consider joining us The dates are November 20-24 2019 Pick up a registration form in the Faith Formation Office
We have started our fundraising so sign up now to get in on it For more information go to httpncycnfcymorg or contact Tammy at 763-9202
Catholic Jewelry amp RosariesFundraiser - March 9 amp 10
Our youth and adults who will be attending NCYC in November are excited to offer you an opportunity to purchase beautiful imported hand-made Italian and Bethlehem rosaries as well as a large variety of Catholic medals crucifix necklaces bracelets and other faith - inspired jewelry An assortment of First Holy Communion and Confirmation gift items will be included
Please stop at our display in the Commons Area after all Masses March 9 and 10
Lentformedorg
If you have not yet taken advantage of formedorg now is the time to do it It is a free resource provided to you by The Church of St Mary
To register go to stmaryalexandriaformedorg and create a new account Check out lentformedorg for a collection of resources available for Lent including daily reflections book studies bible studies and a multitude of opportunities to deepen your faith
RECOMMENDED STUDIES FOR LENT
FORGIVEN - The Transforming Power of ConfessionPRESENCE - The Mystery of the EucharistINTO THE DESERT - A Lenten Study on Prayer
SCHOOL HAPPENINGS
2019-20 Kindergarten Registrations are being accepted Please contact the school office for more details
St Maryrsquos School Fish Fry is scheduled for April 12 from 430-700 in the school gym
St Maryrsquos School ~ The Gathering (previously Casino Night) is scheduled for April 26 at the Carlos Creek Winery All are welcome Come Celebrate St Maryrsquos School
ST MARYrsquoS SCHOOLSt Maryrsquos School educates the whole child within a nurturing Catholic Christian environment
stmaryssstmaryalexandriaorg | 320-763-5861
CALENDAR RAFFLE WINNERS
MARCH 2019
March 3 Eric Halverson Alexandria $35
March 4 Sarah Iker-Hansberry Tampa FL $20
March 5 Jake Hawkins Richfield $20
March 6 Shirley Henshaw Alexandria $20
March 7 Nancy Rice Alexandria $20
March 8 Shelby Nelson Carlos $20
March 9 Ruth Steffl Alexandria $20
The Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Saint Cloud has awarded a check in the amount of $269600 to St Maryrsquos School for scholarship and tuition assistance
This amount represents a per capital distribution to Catholic schools in the St Cloud Diocese from the parish school endowment fund established by the Living the Promise capital campaign The Catholic Foundation also distributes funds to diocesan Catholic schools each year through the annual Living the Promise Endowment Fund parish grant application program
For more information about The Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of St Cloud the Living the Promise Endowment Fund or its parish grant program contact the Catholic Foundation at (320) 258-0390
St Maryrsquos School receives
Living the Promise Endowment Distribution
LITURGICAL AND MUSICAL NOTES ST E WA R D S H I P
JESUS IS TEMPTED IN THE DESERTThe story of Jesus being tempted in the desert is familiar to Christians because it is read from the pulpit every year on the First Sunday of Lent Jesus leaves the crowds to go into the desert to fast from food and to pray for forty days At the end of this period Jesus is tempted by the devil to use his power for self-gratification and personal gain
Most folks will tell you it takes practice to say no to temptation Consider Adam and Eve when they lived in paradise They never had to practice saying no because they had everything they wanted The first time they were tempted they failed the test
In this reading we find Jesus in the desert tempted three times by the devil He was physically weak hungry and thirsty and still he did not give in to temptation He said no not out of some superhuman power but from good old-fashioned willpower Since Jesus is fully human we can presume this was not his first encounter with temptation Jesus had spent a lifetime building up his willpower by saying no to the easy way out no to having fun at the expense of others no to putting his needs or wants first
How can we practice saying no to temptation One way is by flexing the muscle of self-denial Self-denial or what we used to call ldquogiving stuff uprdquo has been a part of Christian discipleship since Jesus walked with the first apostles ldquoGo sell your possessions and give the money to the poorrdquo (Matthew 1921) Lent may be the traditional time to practice self-denial but it doesnrsquot have to be the only time You can practice saying no to your sweet tooth or the urge to buy one more thing on eBay You can choose to drink water as your only beverage for a few days You can even skip a couple of meals one day to experience what it feels like to go to bed hungry
By practicing self-denial once in a while we learn self-discipline an important virtue for Christians Often learning how to say no to small temptations can be very helpful when we find ourselves facing larger ones
Decide as a household on something you can give up for the next week candy soda potato chips Have water at meals or try fasting between lunch and dinner Take the money you save and give it to the poor
Giving up potato chips or chocolate can take a great amount of willpower Giving up complaining about your boss work or mother-in-law can take even more Who or what is your favorite topic of complaint Write it down and then see if you can get through the next two weeks without mentioning it to anyone else Bringing Home the Gospel Parent Reflections on the Sunday Gospels bull Copyright copy 2007 2018 Judith Dunlap Published by the Pastoral Center PastoralCentercom All rights reserved Scripture passages have been taken from the New Revised Standard Version Bible copyright copy1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA and used by permission All rights reserved
HE WILL NEVER LET YOU FALL
Have you ever participated in various trust exercises where you have to place your faith in others around you Maybe it was falling backwards with your eyes closed while the personrsquos voice speaking to you seemed to drift further away Maybe it was jumping from a height into peoplersquos arms that didnrsquot seem strong enough to catch you These activities were supposed to show you the meaning of trust and help grow that trust in you for your comrades Sometimes it worked Other times some prankster would actually let you fall and then you learned to trust no one So much for building up our ability to trust
Trust is important especially in our relationship with Jesus He calls us all the time and asks for us to trust However because of doubt or a desire to follow our own will we choose to disregard his request After objecting to Jesusrsquo request to lower his net into the water Peter was humbled when he caught so many fish that the net began to tear Peter was a fisherman by trade Surely he knew what the catch was probably going to be that day But Jesus asked him to follow his will Peter wanted to follow his own Peter realized that his trust from then on should be in the Lord
Do you sometimes think your generosity will bear little fruit Do you wonder if your surrender to God in stewardship living really amounts to much at all Trust in Jesus the one who calls you to this life His word is truth and he would never let you fall
-Tracy Earl Welliverhttp4lpicom
FAMILY RESPONSE
PERSONAL RESPONSE
Mon TueWed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
Lv 191-2 11-18 Mt 25 31-46Is 55 10-11 Mt 6 7-15 Jon 3 1-10 Lk 11 29-32 Est C12 14-16 23-25 Mt 7 7-121 Pt 5 1-4 Mt 16 13-19 Dt 26 16-19 Mt 5 43-48Gn 15 5-12 17-18 Phil 317 mdash 4 1 [320 mdash 41] Lk 9 28b - 36
wwwstmaryalexandriaorgstmarystmaryalexandriaorg
320-763-5781
TueWed
ThursFriSatSun
500 PM +Don Skrove830 AM +Douglas Bakke130 PM Bethany +Gary Rehovsky700 AM +Gary Winter830 AM +Gary Winter500 PM +Marvin Schultz800 AM +Tom Collins1000 AM For the Parish
To register stop by our Hospitality Desk located in the Commons Area of the church or visit our website to complete the registration online
WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULEREADINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 10
NEW MEMBERS CONTACT US
SCHOOL HAPPENINGS
2019-20 Kindergarten Registrations are being accepted Please contact the school office for more details
St Maryrsquos School Fish Fry is scheduled for April 12 from 430-700 in the school gym
St Maryrsquos School ~ The Gathering (previously Casino Night) is scheduled for April 26 at the Carlos Creek Winery All are welcome Come Celebrate St Maryrsquos School
ST MARYrsquoS SCHOOLSt Maryrsquos School educates the whole child within a nurturing Catholic Christian environment
stmaryssstmaryalexandriaorg | 320-763-5861
CALENDAR RAFFLE WINNERS
MARCH 2019
March 3 Eric Halverson Alexandria $35
March 4 Sarah Iker-Hansberry Tampa FL $20
March 5 Jake Hawkins Richfield $20
March 6 Shirley Henshaw Alexandria $20
March 7 Nancy Rice Alexandria $20
March 8 Shelby Nelson Carlos $20
March 9 Ruth Steffl Alexandria $20
The Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Saint Cloud has awarded a check in the amount of $269600 to St Maryrsquos School for scholarship and tuition assistance
This amount represents a per capital distribution to Catholic schools in the St Cloud Diocese from the parish school endowment fund established by the Living the Promise capital campaign The Catholic Foundation also distributes funds to diocesan Catholic schools each year through the annual Living the Promise Endowment Fund parish grant application program
For more information about The Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of St Cloud the Living the Promise Endowment Fund or its parish grant program contact the Catholic Foundation at (320) 258-0390
St Maryrsquos School receives
Living the Promise Endowment Distribution
LITURGICAL AND MUSICAL NOTES ST E WA R D S H I P
JESUS IS TEMPTED IN THE DESERTThe story of Jesus being tempted in the desert is familiar to Christians because it is read from the pulpit every year on the First Sunday of Lent Jesus leaves the crowds to go into the desert to fast from food and to pray for forty days At the end of this period Jesus is tempted by the devil to use his power for self-gratification and personal gain
Most folks will tell you it takes practice to say no to temptation Consider Adam and Eve when they lived in paradise They never had to practice saying no because they had everything they wanted The first time they were tempted they failed the test
In this reading we find Jesus in the desert tempted three times by the devil He was physically weak hungry and thirsty and still he did not give in to temptation He said no not out of some superhuman power but from good old-fashioned willpower Since Jesus is fully human we can presume this was not his first encounter with temptation Jesus had spent a lifetime building up his willpower by saying no to the easy way out no to having fun at the expense of others no to putting his needs or wants first
How can we practice saying no to temptation One way is by flexing the muscle of self-denial Self-denial or what we used to call ldquogiving stuff uprdquo has been a part of Christian discipleship since Jesus walked with the first apostles ldquoGo sell your possessions and give the money to the poorrdquo (Matthew 1921) Lent may be the traditional time to practice self-denial but it doesnrsquot have to be the only time You can practice saying no to your sweet tooth or the urge to buy one more thing on eBay You can choose to drink water as your only beverage for a few days You can even skip a couple of meals one day to experience what it feels like to go to bed hungry
By practicing self-denial once in a while we learn self-discipline an important virtue for Christians Often learning how to say no to small temptations can be very helpful when we find ourselves facing larger ones
Decide as a household on something you can give up for the next week candy soda potato chips Have water at meals or try fasting between lunch and dinner Take the money you save and give it to the poor
Giving up potato chips or chocolate can take a great amount of willpower Giving up complaining about your boss work or mother-in-law can take even more Who or what is your favorite topic of complaint Write it down and then see if you can get through the next two weeks without mentioning it to anyone else Bringing Home the Gospel Parent Reflections on the Sunday Gospels bull Copyright copy 2007 2018 Judith Dunlap Published by the Pastoral Center PastoralCentercom All rights reserved Scripture passages have been taken from the New Revised Standard Version Bible copyright copy1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA and used by permission All rights reserved
HE WILL NEVER LET YOU FALL
Have you ever participated in various trust exercises where you have to place your faith in others around you Maybe it was falling backwards with your eyes closed while the personrsquos voice speaking to you seemed to drift further away Maybe it was jumping from a height into peoplersquos arms that didnrsquot seem strong enough to catch you These activities were supposed to show you the meaning of trust and help grow that trust in you for your comrades Sometimes it worked Other times some prankster would actually let you fall and then you learned to trust no one So much for building up our ability to trust
Trust is important especially in our relationship with Jesus He calls us all the time and asks for us to trust However because of doubt or a desire to follow our own will we choose to disregard his request After objecting to Jesusrsquo request to lower his net into the water Peter was humbled when he caught so many fish that the net began to tear Peter was a fisherman by trade Surely he knew what the catch was probably going to be that day But Jesus asked him to follow his will Peter wanted to follow his own Peter realized that his trust from then on should be in the Lord
Do you sometimes think your generosity will bear little fruit Do you wonder if your surrender to God in stewardship living really amounts to much at all Trust in Jesus the one who calls you to this life His word is truth and he would never let you fall
-Tracy Earl Welliverhttp4lpicom
FAMILY RESPONSE
PERSONAL RESPONSE
Mon TueWed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
Lv 191-2 11-18 Mt 25 31-46Is 55 10-11 Mt 6 7-15 Jon 3 1-10 Lk 11 29-32 Est C12 14-16 23-25 Mt 7 7-121 Pt 5 1-4 Mt 16 13-19 Dt 26 16-19 Mt 5 43-48Gn 15 5-12 17-18 Phil 317 mdash 4 1 [320 mdash 41] Lk 9 28b - 36
wwwstmaryalexandriaorgstmarystmaryalexandriaorg
320-763-5781
TueWed
ThursFriSatSun
500 PM +Don Skrove830 AM +Douglas Bakke130 PM Bethany +Gary Rehovsky700 AM +Gary Winter830 AM +Gary Winter500 PM +Marvin Schultz800 AM +Tom Collins1000 AM For the Parish
To register stop by our Hospitality Desk located in the Commons Area of the church or visit our website to complete the registration online
WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULEREADINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 10
NEW MEMBERS CONTACT US
LITURGICAL AND MUSICAL NOTES ST E WA R D S H I P
JESUS IS TEMPTED IN THE DESERTThe story of Jesus being tempted in the desert is familiar to Christians because it is read from the pulpit every year on the First Sunday of Lent Jesus leaves the crowds to go into the desert to fast from food and to pray for forty days At the end of this period Jesus is tempted by the devil to use his power for self-gratification and personal gain
Most folks will tell you it takes practice to say no to temptation Consider Adam and Eve when they lived in paradise They never had to practice saying no because they had everything they wanted The first time they were tempted they failed the test
In this reading we find Jesus in the desert tempted three times by the devil He was physically weak hungry and thirsty and still he did not give in to temptation He said no not out of some superhuman power but from good old-fashioned willpower Since Jesus is fully human we can presume this was not his first encounter with temptation Jesus had spent a lifetime building up his willpower by saying no to the easy way out no to having fun at the expense of others no to putting his needs or wants first
How can we practice saying no to temptation One way is by flexing the muscle of self-denial Self-denial or what we used to call ldquogiving stuff uprdquo has been a part of Christian discipleship since Jesus walked with the first apostles ldquoGo sell your possessions and give the money to the poorrdquo (Matthew 1921) Lent may be the traditional time to practice self-denial but it doesnrsquot have to be the only time You can practice saying no to your sweet tooth or the urge to buy one more thing on eBay You can choose to drink water as your only beverage for a few days You can even skip a couple of meals one day to experience what it feels like to go to bed hungry
By practicing self-denial once in a while we learn self-discipline an important virtue for Christians Often learning how to say no to small temptations can be very helpful when we find ourselves facing larger ones
Decide as a household on something you can give up for the next week candy soda potato chips Have water at meals or try fasting between lunch and dinner Take the money you save and give it to the poor
Giving up potato chips or chocolate can take a great amount of willpower Giving up complaining about your boss work or mother-in-law can take even more Who or what is your favorite topic of complaint Write it down and then see if you can get through the next two weeks without mentioning it to anyone else Bringing Home the Gospel Parent Reflections on the Sunday Gospels bull Copyright copy 2007 2018 Judith Dunlap Published by the Pastoral Center PastoralCentercom All rights reserved Scripture passages have been taken from the New Revised Standard Version Bible copyright copy1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA and used by permission All rights reserved
HE WILL NEVER LET YOU FALL
Have you ever participated in various trust exercises where you have to place your faith in others around you Maybe it was falling backwards with your eyes closed while the personrsquos voice speaking to you seemed to drift further away Maybe it was jumping from a height into peoplersquos arms that didnrsquot seem strong enough to catch you These activities were supposed to show you the meaning of trust and help grow that trust in you for your comrades Sometimes it worked Other times some prankster would actually let you fall and then you learned to trust no one So much for building up our ability to trust
Trust is important especially in our relationship with Jesus He calls us all the time and asks for us to trust However because of doubt or a desire to follow our own will we choose to disregard his request After objecting to Jesusrsquo request to lower his net into the water Peter was humbled when he caught so many fish that the net began to tear Peter was a fisherman by trade Surely he knew what the catch was probably going to be that day But Jesus asked him to follow his will Peter wanted to follow his own Peter realized that his trust from then on should be in the Lord
Do you sometimes think your generosity will bear little fruit Do you wonder if your surrender to God in stewardship living really amounts to much at all Trust in Jesus the one who calls you to this life His word is truth and he would never let you fall
-Tracy Earl Welliverhttp4lpicom
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NEW MEMBERS CONTACT US
Mon TueWed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
Lv 191-2 11-18 Mt 25 31-46Is 55 10-11 Mt 6 7-15 Jon 3 1-10 Lk 11 29-32 Est C12 14-16 23-25 Mt 7 7-121 Pt 5 1-4 Mt 16 13-19 Dt 26 16-19 Mt 5 43-48Gn 15 5-12 17-18 Phil 317 mdash 4 1 [320 mdash 41] Lk 9 28b - 36
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320-763-5781
TueWed
ThursFriSatSun
500 PM +Don Skrove830 AM +Douglas Bakke130 PM Bethany +Gary Rehovsky700 AM +Gary Winter830 AM +Gary Winter500 PM +Marvin Schultz800 AM +Tom Collins1000 AM For the Parish
To register stop by our Hospitality Desk located in the Commons Area of the church or visit our website to complete the registration online
WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULEREADINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 10
NEW MEMBERS CONTACT US
