PARISH PASTOR Father Kurt Farrell…….……...507-373-0603

pastor@sttheo.org

ADMINISTRATION Sue Miller...………….…….….507-373-0603

administration@sttheo.org

OFFICE Joanne Tibodeau…..…….…..507-373-0603

office@sttheo.org

BOOKKEEPING Dan Bodensteiner………...….507-373-1646

bookkeeping@sttheo.org

FAITH FORMATION Kristy Minear - director.……...507-373-2987

faithformation@sttheo.org

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Sue Amundson…………...…..507-373-9657

principal@sttheo.org

SCHOOL SECRETARY Kristina Garcia……….……....507-373-9657

schoolsecretary@sttheo.org KITCHEN Jolene Dillemuth……….….....507-373-1545

kitchen@sttheo.org MAINTENANCE Leonel Lopez Ortiz…....…....507-473-4637

maintenance@sttheo.org

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 Judy Popp-Anderson Carmen Bueno Dick Freese Harold Kermes Lucy Villagomez Cindy Merfeld

Parish Office Hours

Monday-Thursday……..8:00 am-5:00pm Friday………………….8:00 am-12:00 pm Office closes from 8:30-9:30 on Wednesday so staff can attend Mass and 12:00-1:00 pm

April 21, 2019 • Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

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

PRAYER CHAIN Deanna Ille

373 - 6285 ♦ deille@charter.net

If we think of Holy Week as being the most important week of the year for

Christians, then today (which actually began with the vigil on Saturday) is the most important day of this week. Today we celebrate the triumph of the Lord. In the Gospel narrative that describes the empty tomb, other important images appear: the announcement of Mary Magdalene to Simon Peter and the other disciple and the impact of Christ's resurrection on apostolic life. Musicians should think about how they will sing the sequence ahead of time since it summarizes today's texts and is part of a unique tradition that shouldn't be lost. It works well to prepare well in advance of today and to include the assembly, which longs to joyfully celebrate the Lord's resurrection today.

Si pensamos de la semana Santa es la

semana más importante del año para los cristianos, hoy (que en realidad comenzó con la vigilia el sábado) es el día más importante de esta semana. Hoy celebramos el triunfo del Señor. En la narrativa del evangelio que describe la tumba vacía, aparecen otras imágenes importantes: el anuncio de Mary Magdalene a Simon Peter y el otro discípulo y el impacto de la resurrección de Cristo en la vida apostólica. Músicos deben pensar en cómo se cantan la secuencia antes de tiempo ya que resume los textos de hoy y es parte de una tradición que no debe perderse. Funciona bien para preparar antes de hoy y a la Asamblea, que desea celebrar con alegría la resurrección del Señor hoy.

From the Desk of Father Kurt

Dear Parishioners,

Easter has come this year the same time God chose to warm the earth with his sun. It is so nice to be able to go outside without a coat on, and feel the gentle breeze against your skin. The birds are chirping, the trees are budding and the flowers are starting to bloom. These signs of spring can help us understand the great mystery of God’s love for his people. Easter is God choosing to warm the earth with his Son. Jesus Christ’s Resurrection brings forth the radiance of God’s unconditional love and mercy, which renews the face of the earth, and brings forth new life.

However, just as the reminisce of winter remains even after spring has come, so to does sin still lurk in our world even after Jesus has conquered sin and death, with his resurrection. We must allow the new life of God’s grace within us to purify us of winter’s remains. God’s love can conquer all if we let him.

Happy Easter, Father Kurt Farrell

Upcoming Broadcast Masses Apr 28 † Family of Mike Olson by Karen Olson May 5 Donor Needed May 12 In recognition of all mothers, living and deceased by the KC Auxiliary May 19 Donor Needed May 26 Donor Needed June 2 Donor Needed

Mass Intentions/Schedule Tue

Apr 23 No

Mass

Wed Apr 24

No

Mass

Thurs Apr 25

2:00 pm Mass

Thorne Crest

Fri Apr 26

8:30 am

9:00 am

9:30 am - 7:30 pm

Rosary

Mass † LeRoy & Helen Wilder &Son

by Marvin, Nobert & Ann Wilder

Adoration

Church

Church 1

Church

Sat Apr 27

4:00 pm

4:45 pm

5:15 pm

Reconciliation

Rosary

Mass In Reparation for Our Sins

Church

Church

Church

Sun Apr 28

8:30 am

8:30 am

9:00 am

11:00 am

Rosary

Reconciliation

First Communion Mass † Family of Mike Olson by

Karen Olson

Hispanic First Communion Mass

† Yoana Guadalupe Bautista by family

Church

Church

Church

Church

Sacrificial Giving April 13th, & 14th, 2019

Adult Envelopes Offertory Imp Fund St. James

$8,928.70 $1,017.75 $450.00 $245.00

$17,864.50 2019 Catholic Ministry Appeal Received

2019 Catholic Ministry Appeal

We are now one-third of the way to reaching our 2019 appeal goal.

We’re off to a great start but need to continue the momentum to reach

our goal. This week’s insert explains the many ways these funds are

utilized by our Diocese. Thanks to the generosity of those who gave

towards our 2018 Appeal, we were able to exceed our goal so that all

funds over our goal came back to the parish.

Daily Scripture Readings Mon: 4/22 Tues: 4/23 Wed: 4/24 Thurs:4/25 Fri: 4/26 Sat: 4/27 Sun: 4/28

Acts 2:14, 22-23 Acts 2:36-41 Acts 3:1-10 Acts 3:11-26 Acts 4:1-12 Acts 4:13-21 Acts 5:12-15 Rev 1:9-11A, 12-13,17-19

Mt 28:8-15 Jn 20:11-18 Lk 24:13-35 Lk 24:35-48 Jn 21:1-14 Mk 16:9-15 Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-2 Jn 20:19-31

Catholic Charities 2019 Mother’s Day Annual Appeal Catholic Charities has one Annual Appeal each year on Mother’s Day weekend, May 11th & 12th. Transformation is always an inside-out process for those we serve; those broken in body and spirit. It is your transforming generosity that changes lives from the inside-out.

Living With Confidence A Mother’s Day of Reflection is being held at the Jubilee Family Shrine, Schoenstatt on the Lake, in Sleepy Eye, MN on May 1, 2019 from 10am-3pm. The day will feature teachings from the University of Trust by Sr. Marie Day, Schoenstatt Sister of Mary, Holy Mass and lunch. To register please phone 262-227-9730 or email srmarie@schsrsmary.org by April 24th. Cost is $20.00

April 20/21 Respect Life – Save the Date! April 25: Thursday: Stopping Abortion – One Life at a Time, Br ian Gibson, Executive Dir . of Pro-Life Action Ministries. 7:00 pm at The Oaks Wine Bar, 75 W 3rd Street, Winona.

Respect Life – Save the Date! April 25: Thursday: Stopping Abortion – One Life at a Time, Brian Gibson, Executive Dir. of Pro-Life Action Ministries. 7:00 pm at The Oaks Wine Bar, 75 W 3rd Street, Winona. April 28th: Gosnell, the Trial of America’s Biggest Serial Killer movie, 6:00 pm at St. Mary’s Church, 1303 W Broadway, Winona. Sponsored by the Catholic Daughters May 3-5: One Million Rosaries for Unborn Babies national prayer event. Rosary offered before the 10:30 am Mass at Cathedral, Winona on Sunday, April 5th. Contact Kathy Foerster at (507) 313-6880 for questions.

St. Theodore School News

Registration for the 2019-2020 school year is open. If you or someone you know are still debating where you want to send your student, we may be the place you are looking for. Give us a call at 507-373-9657 or email Kristina at kgarcia@sttheoschool.org, for more information.

Mark your calendars, Family Fun Night is Friday, May 3rd, from

6:00pm-8:00pm. Come join us for some fun games and a night with

family. We will have pizza and popcorn available for purchase.

♦ Have a Blessed Weekend ♦ St. Theodore Catholic School

Liturgical Ministers

This Week’s Activities & Reminders

Mon Apr 22

Divine Mercy Novena in Espanol 12:00-1:00 pm

Loaves & Fishes 5:00-6:30 pm

Hispanic Bible Class 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Church

Marian Hall

Church Basement

Tues Apr 23

Divine Mercy Novena in Espanol 12:00-1:00 pm

Parent / School Association 6:00-7:00 pm

Church

Marian Hall

Wed Apr 24

Morning Prayer Group 6:00 - 7:00 am

Divine Mercy Novena in Espanol 12:00-1:00 pm

LAST Faith Formation:5th-11th Grade 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Hand Bell Practice 7:30-8:30 pm

Parish Meeting Room

Church

Marian Hall, School, Gym & Church

Church Basement

Thurs Apr 25

Divine Mercy Novena in Espanol 12:00-1:00 pm

Parish Life Meeting 5:30-6:00 pm

Parish Council Prayer 6:00-6:30 pm

Parish Council Meeting 6:30-7:30 pm

Church

Parish Meeting Room

Church

Parish Meeting Room

Fri Apr 26

Divine Mercy Novena in Espanol 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Spanish Prayer Group 6:30-7:30 pm

Church

Church

Sat Apr 27

First Communion Pictures & Practice

9:30-11:30 am

Divine Mercy Novena in Espanol 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Church

Church

Sun Apr 28

Faith Formation: Pre K - 4thGrade 10:05-10:55 am

Divine Mercy Procession 10:45-11:00 am

Marian Hall, Gym, School

Church

The Divine Mercy Novena in Español is taking place April 19 - 27 at St. Theodores Catholic Church from 12 noon to 1:00 pm.

Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 1:30 pm, Queen of Angels Church in Austin is hosting a Divine Mercy Celebration. All are invited to attend.

How Does Your Garden Grow? Women of all ages are invited to

St. Theodore’s 6th Annual Women’s Get Together on May 11, 2019, from 1-3 pm in Marian Hall. This year’s event has invited guest speaker Kathleen Bleckeberg, Chairperson of the Albert Lea Farmer’s Market. Refreshments, seed planting and door prizes are just part of the scheduled fun! This event is a Free Will Donation, so please call the parish office at 373-0603 to register!

Saturday

Apr 27, 2019

Sunday

Apr 28, 2019

5:15 pm 9:00 am 11:00 am

Accompanist Ryan Hulshizer Ada Theusch

Hispanic Choir

Cantor Jodi Blong w/ choir

Alex Amundson

Lectors Pat Hartmann First Communion

Students

Altar Servers Elizabeth &

Patrick Holcomb

Jenny Mulholland Ericka Saindon

Marisol Arteaga Maray Lopez

First Communion: Sunday, April 28th, our

Parish community will celebrate eighteen students ready to receive Jesus for the first time in the Eucharist. First Holy Communion will be celebrated at the 9:00 am and 11:00 am Masses. As their parish family, we pray they continue to grow in love with Jesus Christ the living bread of life! May we also rekindle our own awe and love for Christ through their joy and excitement to receive the Lord!

Rite of Christian Initiation: During our Easter

Vigil service the following individuals will be received

into full communion with the Roman Catholic Church

after making a solemn Profession of Faith, celebrating

the Sacrament of Confirmation and sharing in the Holy

Eucharist: Shelby Alt, Kristin Bergdale, Alma Limon,

Gina Montero, Marco Montero and Guadalupe Perez.

We thank their sponsors, Godparents and RCIA instructors for their

gracious support. We pray they continue to grow to love the Lord as

they walk on their faith journey with Him.

POLAND AND PRAGUE

Including The Passion Play of Oberammergau 11 DAYS: SEPTEMBER 8 - 18, 2020

Father Tim Reker Watch for More Information in the Future!

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.

(507) 373-8963 BUSINESS 1-888-373-8963 TOLL FREE

(507) 383-7611 CELL Tmfox@charter.net

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 Rproche@smig.net “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

jzamora@casazamorafoods.com

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

Architects & Civil Engineers 507.373.0689

2046 Sorensen Road Box 1143 Albert Lea, MN 56007

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

KLOCEK ELECTRIC, INC.

Residential · Farm · Commercial

377-0559 Dennis & Dori, Parishioners

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 tmfox@me.com

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. 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.

LS STORAGE Short or Long Term Storage

Indoor units 5x10 10x10 10x20 10x30

Outdoor storage for Boats, RV’s, Campers

805 W 9 St Albert Lea …...……507-402-2352

Owner—Loren Sprague

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