Ja nu a r y 2 8 , 2 0 1 8 | 4 t h S u n d ay i n O r d i n a r y T i m e

SUNDAY MASSES

Saturday 4:00 pm SPV 6:00 pm SJ

Sunday 8:30 am SPV 10:00 am SJ 11:30 am SJ (EF)

DAILY MASSES

SACRAMENT OF

RECONCILIATION

Tuesday 8:00 am SPV Wednesday 5:00 pm SJ Thursday 8:30 am SJ Friday 8:00 am SPV

First Friday 7:00 pm SJ (EF)

Saturday 3:00 pm SPV 5:30 pm SJ

EUCHARISTIC

ADORATION Thursday 9:00 am—5:00 pm SJ Friday 8:30 am—7:00 pm SPV

ST. PIUS V

ST. JOSEPH

Website: www.stpiusvcf.org Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-2:00 pm

Website: www.stjosephmiesville.com Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-1:00 pm

The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands. Psalm 19:1

Poor Saint Ansgar, Always Overshadowed by Saint Blaise

This Saturday, February 3, the Church has two optional memorials we can celebrate, the memorial for Saint Ansgar and the memorial for Saint Blaise. When we celebrate the saints throughout the year, these celebrations fall

into certain categories: solemnities, feasts, memorials, and optional memorials. In celebrating daily Mass, the priest must observe solemnities, feasts, and memorials, but optional memorials are a different story. The priest could choose to celebrate the saint of the day on an optional memorial, or he may choose just the regular Mass associated with the season or he can opt for doing a votive Mass for the Eucharist, the Cross or the Blessed Virgin Mary. So, optional memorials are just as they sound. Then, of course, there are days when more than one optional memorial could be assigned, with the priest picking one or the other to observe, or ignore them both.

So, we come to February 3, with two optional memorials assigned to that day: Saint Ansgar and Saint Blaise. Poor Ansgar does not have a ghost of a chance...; oops, I guess I should not say “ghost of a chance” since he is already dead. Poor Angsar does not have a prayer...; well, I should not say “not have a prayer” since he is a saint and does intercede for us. Let’s just say that Ansgar’s odds are slim to none that priest will opt for his memorial, unless of course the parish is named Saint Ansgar…and it is Catholic. It’s possible. I was born in Saint Ansgar’s Hospital in Moorhead. However, it is not a hospital anymore. Saint Blaise is the more fashionable memorial to celebrate on this day. It not just because he has a cooler name. (Let’s face it, if you had to name your kid either Ansgar or Blaise, Blaise would be picked every time, with the parent having in the back of one’s mind that with a name like Ansgar, he is already getting pummeled at recess.) Saint Blaise is opted for, especially around these parts, mainly because we do the blessing of the throats. Since I do not have a daily Mass on Saturday. I will do the Blessing of the Throats at St. Pius the day before at daily Mass after the homily; at St. Joe’s after the Saturday evening Mass and the Sunday

morning Mass.

I think poor old Ansgar needs to come up with a gimmick to get noticed around here, like the blessing of the Swedish meatballs.—TB

Catholic Services Appeal

Next weekend, we will again do the drive for the Catholic Services Appeal. As promised, since we made our goal, we will not show the video. Instead, I will preach about it on the weekend of February 4, and do the in pew commitment the following weekend.—TB

2 From Father Terry

Please Pray For Mike Klimek, Greg Denn, Dee Ashton, Tony Godfrey, Don Totzke, Dick Collins, Larry Rehder, Loren Jacobson,

Dan Williams, Dick Laliberti, Jason Hart, Fr. Leonard, Gary Cater, John Doerner, Diane Schiller, Jerome Blazevic, Kyle Otte, Colleen Moline, Croix Preble, Henrick Raway, Loretta Lee, Bill Bogenrief, Pam (Schweich) Peine, Deacon Kevin, Tim DeGross, Karen Horsch, Afton Tessier, Fred Angell, Victoria Rosas, Kay Tix, David Preibnow, Paul Olson, Vaugh & Theresa Bien, Darlene Hubbard, George Novak, Dan Stoffel, Al Rother, Gladys Dinsen, Keith Price, Loretta Schaffer, Lilly Montgomery, Sherrill Bjornson, Cathy Berg, Mia Volpe

Readings & Observances for the Week

January/February

SUNDAY

28 1st Reading Dt 18:15-20 2nd Reading 1 Cor 7:32-35 Gospel Mk 1:21-28 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time; Catholic Schools Week

MONDAY

29 1st Reading 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13 Gospel Mk 5:1-20

TUESDAY

30 1st Reading 2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30--19:3 Gospel Mk 5:21-43

WEDNESDAY

31 1st Reading 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17 Gospel Mk 6:1-6 St. John Bosco, Priest

THURSDAY

1 1st Reading 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12 Gospel Mk 6:7-13

FRIDAY

2 1st Reading Mal 3:1-4 Gospel Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32 The Presentation of the Lord; Candlemas; Groundhog Day

SATURDAY

3 1st Reading 1 Kgs 3:4-13 Gospel Mk 6:30-34 St. Blaise, Bishop & Martyr; St. Ansgar, Bishop

SUNDAY

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1st Reading Jb 7:1-4, 6-7 2nd Reading 1 Cor 9:16- 19, 22-23/ Gospel Mk 1:29-39 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Day for Consecrated Life

Fr. Terry’s Weekly Appointments: Monday: Day Off Tuesday: 8:00 AM Mass (St. Pius) 11:00 AM RCIA (St. Pius)

7:00 PM Cemetery Meeting (St. Pius) Wednesday 7:30 AM Mass (SJV) 5:00 PM Mass (St Joe’s) Thursday 8:30 AM Mass (St. Joe’s) Friday: 8:00 AM Mass (St Pius) 11:00 AM Mass (Twin Rivers) 5:00 PM Wedding Rehearsal (St. Pius) Saturday: 10:30 AM Confessions(SJN) 2:00 PM Wedding (St. Pius)

3:00 PM Confessions (St. Pius) 4:00 PM Mass (St. Pius) 5:30 PM Confessions (St. Joe’s) 6:00 PM Mass (St. Joe’s)

Sunday: 8:30 AM Mass (St. Pius) 10:00 AM Mass (St. Joes)

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Thank you to Father Beeson, the help group that served the meal and to all who

helped with the funeral for Darleen Navara. Your kindness and generosity are greatly appreciated. The Navara Family

The KC's took in $753 for the pancake breakfast last Sunday. They will be giving half to Cannon Falls Food Shelf and half to Life Choice. Thank you to all who came.

Please pick up any dishes and cake pans that have been left after the past funerals. These items can be picked up in the kitchen. Thanks!

It’s that time of the year when the CCW collects it’s annual dues of $5. All women of the parish are members of the CCW. You can put your dues in the collection plate and have it marked for CCW. If you have questions on CCW and it’s programs and activities, please contact Pat Reinardy 263-3295.

Our sincere sympathy to Val Swentik in the loss of her mother Alba Murray, who passed away Tuesday, January 23. May she rest in peace.

February 3, 2018 Katrina Wojahn and Shane Roper

Save the Date for the Grandparents Mass and Breakfast on February 11.

Cemetery Board Meeting Tuesday, January 30 at 7 pm. We will be discussing the addition of the columbarium, future expansion and any other items to be added to agenda, contact the parish office.

This Friday, Fr. Terry will have blessings of throats during Mass.

Adoration ends 3 pm this Friday.

Fish Fry Fridays start February 16th. This is your chance to something POSITIVE for Lent. Sign up sheets are posted in the back of the church.

1. Consider forming a team and committing to 3 Fridays in Lent. 4 teams are needed each Friday and each team testifies to having a good time working together. 2. Lots of help is needed each Friday night during the actual meal service. Please sign up and come when you can. 3. Homemade desserts are a big hit! Last year we served over 300 guests each Friday night (grand total 1876 meals), so lots of desserts are needed. See the sign up sheet for desserts.

The St. Pius Fish Fry is a huge service to the community, bringing in lots of people from all over the area and of all different faiths. Please sign up and join in the fun of serving others for lent. Thank you! Kathleen

4 St Pius V

PARISH STAFF Parish Office 507-263-2578 Emergency # 651-229-5189

Pastor: Fr. Terry Beeson stogie928@hotmail.com

Deacon: Kevin Downie 507-202-5304 deacon.kmd@gmail.com

Business Administrator: Patti Brown spvparish@gmail.com

Administrative Assistant: Mary Waldschmidt spvparishoffice@gmail.com Faith Formation Coordinator/Youth Ministry: Cindy Meyers spvcfyouth@gmail.com Music Director: Sue Franke-Clark Building & Maintenance: Shawn Carpenter spvmaint@gmail.com Prayer Network: Call the parish office KC Webpage www.kc4481.mnknights.org

ST PIUS V PARISH CALENDAR Sunday, January 28 8:30 am Mass for the Montgomery Family Monday, January 29 8:30-10am Adult Bible Study Tuesday, January 30 8:00 am Mass for William Bohner † 7:00 pm Cemetery Board Meeting Wednesday, January 31 6-7pm Elementary Faith Formation 7:15-8:30 pm Middle/HS Faith Formation Thursday, February 1 8:30-11:30 am Quilting Friday, February 2 8:00 am Mass for Joann Wilson Bradley † 8:30 am—3:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration 9:00 am Homebound Communion 11:00 am Mass at Twin Rivers 5:00 pm Wedding Rehearsal Saturday, February 3 2:00 pm Wedding Ceremony of Katrina Wojahn & Shane Roper 3:00 pm Reconciliation 4:00 pm Mass for Nancy Beeson † 5:00-7:00 pm CCW Soup Supper & Euchre/500 card games Sunday, February 4 8:30 am Mass for Bob O’Gorman † Soup R Bowl Collection ends

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE Friday, February 2 Homebound Ministers Rosemary Pirrung, Judy Peeine, Mary Harkins-Venn

Saturday, February 3 4:00 pm Lector Marge Kraus Servers Isaac, Luke & Paul Wright Eucharistic Ministers Deacon Kevin, Gary & Helen Sigmeth, Bob & Debbie Rahman Ushers Mary Beyer, Ronn Gullberg, Pat Island Greeters Larry & Mary Lee

Sunday, February 4 8:30 am Lector Earl Stodden Servers Elias & Emily Wojahn Eucharistic Ministers Ed Gergen, Jenn Hensley, Larry Hoffman, John & Phyllis Hommes, Ray LoPresto Ushers Ed, Nick & Jim Lorentz Greeters Nick & Kay Meyers

Quilting February 1, 8:30-11:30 am and every other Thursday thereafter.

Are you interested in being an Extraordinary Eucharistic Minister?

Requirements: * Strong belief in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist * Confirmation completed * Actively practicing your Catholic faith * Living according to church teaching Please call Sharon at 651-428-9166. Training session date to be announced.

Mass Servers - If you are in 3rd grade or older and want to be a mass server, please contact Brian Molitor. 651-983-8264.

CHWC Pizza Fundraiser

Melanie’s Famous Pizza Fundraiser coming to you

the weekend of February 10. Available to pick up at your church Saturday, February 10. Watch for order forms coming soon. Orders will be due by February 7.

Blessing of Throats after Mass Saturday, February 3 and Sunday February 4.

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LITURGICAL SCHEDULE Saturday, February 3 6:00 pm Lector Rebecca Susag Eucharistic Ministers Linda Daley, Julie Niebur & Mike Otto Ushers McGrath Family Servers Clarisa Kramer & Claire McGrath Rosary Leader Sharon Illa

Sunday, February 4 10:00 am Lector Ed Niebur Eucharistic Ministers Jeff Mace, Nick Ries & Dan Rohr Ushers Kent & Christy Mader Servers Claire & Croix Mader

ST. JOSEPH PARISH CALENDAR

Sunday, January 28 10:00 am Mass for Emily Kramer† 11:30 am Extraordinary Form of the Mass for Mary Groetsch Monday, January 29 Tuesday, January 30 Wednesday, January 31 5:00 pm Mass for Fr. Leo Tibesar† 5:30 –6:30 pm Wednesday Dinner 6:00-7:00 pm FF Class Gr K-5 7:15-8:30 pm FF Class Gr 6-8 Thursday, February 1 8:30 am Mass for Fr. William J. Baer† 9:00 am—5:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration Friday, February 2 7:00 pmExtraordinary Form of the Mass (High Mass) for the intentions of the Garbarino Family Saturday, February 3 5:30 –5:45 pm Reconciliation 6:00 pm Mass for Viola Schaack† Sunday, February 4 10:00 am Mass for Bill Freiermuth†(A) 11:30 am Extraordinary Form of the Mass for Steve & Helen McNamara

PARISH STAFF Parish Office 651-437-3526 Emergency # 651-229-5189

Pastor: Fr. Terry Beeson ext. 11 stogie928@hotmail.com Deacon: Kevin Downie 507-202-5304 deacon.kmd@gmail.com Business Administrator: Patti Brown ext. 10 stjosephm@embarqmail.com Faith Formation Director: Cathy Roche ext. 24 caroche@embarqmail.com Director of Parish Life Activity: Norma Berens noberens@embarqmail.com Music Director: Heidi Mace hemace@embarqmail.com Building & Maintenance Mike Otto Cemeterian: Rebecca Susag

COLLECTION January 21, 2017

Envelopes & Plate .......................... $3,337.50 Electronic Contributions ..............$1,775.00 Building Fund .................................... $350.00 Weekly Projection ........................ $4,327.00 This week’s difference .................... +$785.50 Projected year to date ................ $129,810.00 Collected year to date .............. $144,034.27 Over year to date .......................... $14,224.27

Thank you very much!

January 31—6:00-7:00pm: Class Gr K-5 7:15-8:30pm: Class Gr 6-8 Year I Saint Report due

February 3/4—Souper Bowl of Caring Collection

7—6:00-7:00 pm: Class Gr K-5 7:15-8:30 pm: Class Gr 6-10 Connections (6-8) 11—Hospitality/ Donut Sunday (Grades 6/7 host)

“Souper Bowl of Caring” Collection! Faith Formation students will be collecting money after all Masses February 3 & 4 (SuperBowl weekend). All money collected will be donated to Feed My Starving Children. Bring extra cash or checkbook to Mass! Together, Let’s Tackle Hunger!!

First Saturday Devotion

St. Mary’s—New Trier Saturday, February 3

Mass at 8:30 am Confessions at 9 am “Mary, the Mother of God, appeared on earth to offer man the instrument of Divine Mercy—the Holy Rosary—that mighty weapon against the evils of this world…”First Saturday Booklet Our Lady of Fatima….pray for us.

SAVE THE DATE!

All Saints Music Festival featuring HAIRBALL Friday, May 18, 2018

Little Log House Show Grounds ** Proceeds benefit our parish! **

Tickets on-sale NOW online: https://

www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3119950

The Catholic United Financial Catholic Schools Raffle is in full swing. Don't miss chances to win a Chevy Trax or $20,000 cash, dream vacations, Smart TVs, Minnesota Twins tickets and more! Every dollar we raise stays in our school. Contact any student or the school office to buy your $5 raffle tickets and help us reach our $20,000 goal! Our students will also sell tickets after Masses at St. John’s, St. Mathias, St. Mary’s, St. Joseph’s, and St. Pius V between now and February 25. As a reward for selling tickets, students are selected weekly to have lunch with Mr. Strommen.

6 Our Parish Community

St. John the Baptist School will celebrate Catholic Schools Week from January 28 through February 3. A new activity this year is a “Grandfriends” event on Monday, January 29 from 2:30-3:30 pm. The intent is to welcome some of the older adults in our community to the school to engage with our students. This year we’ll play bingo together. Please contact the school office (651-437-2644) if you would like to participate.

The Knights of Columbus Council #5199 of Vermillion would graciously appreciate your attendance to our Catholic Schools Week kickoff event! January 28 starting at 10:30 am in St John the Baptist School, we will be hosting a french toast/ pancake breakfast. The event will be a free will donation type event. The children can also sign up for our Free Throw Contest, held at the same time, to try their basket making skills!! The school will also have their book fair available for all to see and purchase books from. This is a very good event for everyone of all ages to attend and also support our rural school!! Vivat Jesus!! Brother Tom Leifeld

St. Pius V ~ Cannon Falls St. Joseph ~ Miesville Cindy Meyers Norma Berens

spvcfyouth@gmail.com noberens@embarqmail.com

Totus Tuus Team Members – Is God calling YOU to help?

The Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis is in need of college age men and women committed to their Catholic faith who feel called to share it with the youth from local parishes around the Archdiocese. The position is a temporary 2 month commitment (June 1 – July 28) which includes one week of training and one week break for the 4th of July . Each team member will receive $2,520 for their work.

To apply visit www.archspm.org. Men contact Fr. David Blume at 651-962-6892. Women contact Nancy Schulte Palacheck 651-291-4489

Catholic Heart Work Camp Mission Trip 2018 to Plattsburgh NY St. Joseph, St. Mary and St Pius V have youth, young adults and Chaperones going to Plattsburgh, NY on a Mission Trip June 22-July 2. The camps were filling up fast in the time frame that we wanted to go. We were able to secure the last 24 spots available. I put our group on a waiting list with CHWC and we currently have one spot open yet. It will be a first come first served and the next will be put on a waiting list. We will be traveling by coach bus, the cost of the Mission Trip is $700 and we are asking for a $100 nonrefundable deposit. We provide many fundraising opportunities and with the support of the community, family and friends we are able to make it affordable to go.

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