St. Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church

Together in Christ. Living Our Faith..

13060 Lake Boulevard • B o x 7 5 4 • Lindstrom, MN September 27, 2020 55045 • 651 - 2 5 7 - 2 4 7 4 www.stbridgetofsweden.org 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Pastor, Fr. David Kohner [email protected]

Parish Office Phone ...... 651-257-2474 Fax ...... 651-257-1498 Hours ...... M-Th 10:00 am-4:00 pm Friday 10:00 am-1:00 pm Emergency Line a er office hours: 612-840-8378

Eucharisc Liturgies Weekend Saturday 5 pm; Sunday 9 am

Weekday Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 9 am Tuesday 12:00 pm

Reconciliaon Saturday 4:00-4:40 pm Tuesday 5:00-6:00 pm or by appointment

Adoraon Tuesday 9:00 am-9:00 pm Benedicon 4:45 pm

Prayer Calling Line Contact Heidi (651)257-2474 x25 [email protected] St. Bridget, pray for us!

Baby Blanket 651-257-2474 x34 651-304-0432 cell [email protected] Thursday 9:30 am-12:30 pm Saturday 9:30 am-12:30 pm

FROM THE DESK OF FATHER DAVE

IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN…… have been preaching once at Aviano when the birds were PET BLESSING IN HONOR OF ST. FRANCIS raising a compeve noise by their chirping. He turned to Next weekend includes a very important feast day for all them and said, “My sisters the swallows, it is now my turn to those who have a special non-human companion in their speak. You have been talking enough all this me.” They lives. Next Sunday, October 4th, is the feast of St. Francis of quieted down. There is also the legend of a rabbit around Assisi – one of those saints who has a universal appeal to Lake Trasimene who followed him around and would not both Catholics and non-Catholics alike. Let me again this leave him. Perhaps the most well-known legend involves a year, re-tell his story. wolf terrorizing the town of Gubbio. This wolf killed both animals and people of the town. Francis went to hunt it Francis lived in the late 1100’s and was the son of a very down. When he confronted the wolf it opened its jaws wealthy cloth merchant. In his early life he loved to party, prepared to charge and devour him. Francis made the sign of have fun and spend his father’s money, yet gradually over the cross and ordered the wolf in the name of Christ to back me he experienced a conversion which took him to the off. The wolf closed its mouth and lay down on the ground. opposite extreme. Giving back to his father even the clothes Francis scolded the wolf for its behavior and commanded it on his back, he began to live a life of poverty, simplicity and to never kill again. Then he took it into the town much to the prayer. At first he was considered a madman by those who amazement of the dumbfounded populaon. Francis made a knew of his former life, but eventually his radical witness to pact. The wolf he said killed because of hunger. If the people “Lady Poverty” began to win not only the aenon, but also would agree to feed the wolf, the wolf would no longer harm the admiraon of others, such that a group of followers anyone. The people agreed, the wolf nodded its head and began to cluster around him and became the nucleus of his the crisis was resolved. band of “Friars Minor”. Francis himself was so humble that he studied and eventually was ordained to the ministry of Because of these and many other stories, Francis has the Diaconate, but never felt himself worthy to proceed on become well known as the lover and patron saint of animals. to the priesthood. So again this year, even with a Covid awareness, I’d like to offer a short blessing for animals in honor of St. Francis. On His life was one of adventure as he, during one of the next Sunday, October 4th, at 12;00 PM, I invite you to bring Crusades, crossed enemy lines in an aempt to be captured your pet (whether living or stuffed) for a short blessing and placed before the Sultan in the hope of converng him ceremony in the Rectory Courtyard between the educaon to Chrisanity. He was indeed captured and brought before building and the maintenance garage. The ceremony should the Sultan who was amazed at his courage and fervor, last about 15 minutes. It should be a lot of fun. Just a couple intrigued with his ideas and entered into a series of common sense rules: 1) Be sure to stay socially distanced. discussions with Francis about religion. Although admiring 2) Although we’ll be outside, feel free to wear a mask if you Francis and his enthusiasm, the Sultan nevertheless prefer. 3) If possible, have your pet “do its duty” before you remained steadfast in his Muslim faith but allowed Francis to bring it and, 4) all pets need to be under control at all mes. return to his own territory unharmed. Let’s celebrate Francis’ life and joy with our furry friends! Perhaps his most lasng contribuon to the Church is the Fr. Dave religious order that Francis founded. Although in his wildest (Photo from last Year’s Blessing - 2019) dreams Francis would never have envisioned having founded an Order, he eventually set down in wring some rules that governed those who came to be known as Franciscans. Certainly the most unconvenonal rule involved the ban from any ownership of private property by the order or any individuals in it. No convents, monasteries or churches were allowed because Francis truly wanted his followers to be mendicant – wandering from place to place – preaching and begging for their sustenance. Anyone who has visited Assisi Heights in Rochester, MN knows that Francis’ original principles have been modified a bit over the centuries.

The life of St. Francis was characterized by joy of spirit, a love of nature and stories of an amazing rapport for, and love of, animals. The stories in this regard are many. He is said to

Together in Christ. Living Our Faith. PARISH NEWS AND EVENTS A message from A message from Theresa Zlotkowski Joe Kuschel Faith Formaon Coordinator Youth Minister 651-257-2474 x58 651-257-2474 x56 “Joy is a gi from God. It fills us from within.” (Pope We are edging closer to the start of Faith Formaon. If you are Francis) reading this on Saturday, we have just completed our 7th-9th grade retreat with the Net Ministry team. This was a great way to A Prayer for Families In Covid-19 Times iniate the start of a faith-filled adventure in the midst of a tumultuous year. Next Sunday, October 4th, the 10th graders will If we as families strive to stay grounded in God’s love we have their opportunity to be turned toward and tuned in to the will make it through these difficult days. Following is a Net Team as they begin their march toward Confirmaon. I hope family prayer you might consider praying: you will keep all of these students in your prayers. I’ve heard it said that most generaons think the next generaon will have it Dear Loving and Kind God, tougher than they did. The way things seem to be shaping up, this We reach out to grab your hand, me they might be right. Faith and prayer are the one constant That is always waing for us. that will be required, now more than ever. We listen to you speak a special message All right, let’s brighten things up. Our bocce ball season came to a close on Wednesday. Those lucky parcipants were able to Into our ears and heart: enjoy their third trip to the Dairy Queen. Those of you who “My dear Ones – couldn’t make it this year, I hope you will consider coming out Be sll and listen - next year for fun and games on Father Dave’s beauful lawn. I You are precious, and honored and I love You. would like to give a huge shout-out to Joe Sroga, whose experse You are my glorious treasure. at performing lawn jobs kept the field in excellent playing When you are red, come to me. condion. He kept it meculously manicured to allow for ulmate When you are afraid, come to me. ball control. When you are doubng, come to me. The next point of business is the Diner’s club cards. They are I am with you, I am your tender God like credit cards that allow discounts at about 100 different and will never let your family go.” restaurants in the northeast quadrant of the Twin Cies, and can I say back to you God, be used once a month, at any restaurant for the whole year. Last From the boom of my heart – year, they included Pizza Man in Lindstrom, and Smiy’s, Scooters, and Don Julio in Chisago. They will again be $25.00 for I love you and will never let YOU go. the box, so a few uses and you’re ahead of the game. They should Somemes my heart and body feels so broken be available in a week or so, and we will sell them at the church From fear and disappointments, office and a er weekend Masses. Proceeds go to the youth From quesons and sadness. ministry. When they arrive, we will announce it on our vast social I wonder where you are, media empire. There are flyers with more informaon by the But I know now that you are very near. bullens. Protecng God, let me hold on Finally, our youth have been invited to parcipate in an Especially when I am holding on Archdiocesan Youth Day event at St. John the Bapst in New So loosely, so fragily. Brighton. It will be held on October 24th, 2020, from 6:00 PM- Protecng God, hold us in your care 10:00 PM. The night will consist of an opening session, And oh so gently embrace us transioning into separate men’s and women’s talks about how to enter into Mass. We would then have Mass, small groups Holding us close to your heart which would include a snack, and end with praise and worship, Here we find our lasng security. adoraon and confession. It sounds a lot like a Life-line event, a AMEN. YES, LET IT BE SO. great opportunity for our youth to build on their relaonship with the Holy Spirit. I will need some youth, and I will need some Don’t Forget: drivers to pull this off. I will receive more informaon this Wednesday, September 30—6PM to 7PM coming Friday when we will have a meeng nailing down some of Gr. 9 Confirmaon Candidates— Meet in the Church the details. I will keep our 7:30PM to 8:30PM—Gr. 10 Confirmaon Candidates – youth and their families Meet in the Church informed as soon as I get more informaon. I know Wednesday, October 7—6PM to 7PM—K to Gr. 5 it’s a Saturday, and it runs Parent & Child Gathering in the Church kind of late, but I believe it will be a formidable Children bring backpacks for the backpack blessing. experience. PARISH CALENDARS LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE THE WEEK AHEAD Saturday, October 3rd Sunday, October 4th Sunday, September 27th, 2020 5:00 PM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM Bible Study EW Lector: Lector: Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 Bridget Hoolihan Carmelita Nelson Sacristans: Sacristan: 9:00 AM—9:00 PM Adoraon CH TBD TBD 12:00 PM Daily Mass CH READINGS 4:45 PM Benedicon CH Readings for the Week of September 27, 2020 5:00 PM—6:00 PM Confessions Chapel

Sunday Ez 18:25-28; Ps 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 14; Phil 2:1-11, 6:15 PM 9th –10th gr. Catechist orientaon CR or Phil 2:1-5; Mt 21:28-32 7:00 PM AA EW Monday Jb 1:6-22; Ps 17:1bcd, 2-3, 6-7; Lk 9:46-50 Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 Tuesday Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a; Ps 138:1- 9:00 AM Daily Mass CH 2ab, 2cde-3, 4-5; Jn 1:47-51

Wednesday Jb 9:1-12, 14-16; Ps 88:10bc-11, 12-13, 14-15; 9:45 AM Women’s Bible Study EW, CR Lk 9:57-62 3:00 PM—6:00 PM Farmers Market P

Thursday Jb 19:21-27; Ps 27:7-8a, 8b-9abc, 13-14; 6:00 PM—7:00 PM Confirmaon Orientaon—9th CH Lk 10:1-12 7:30 PM—8:30 PM Confirmaon Orientaon—10th CH Friday Jb 38:1, 12-21; Jb 40:3-5; Ps 139:1-3, 7-8, 9- Thursday, October 1st, 2020 10, 13-14ab; Mt 18:1-5, 10

Saturday Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17; Ps 119:66, 71, 75, 91, 9:00 AM Daily Mass CH 125, 130; Lk 10:17-24 9:30 AM—12:30 PM Baby Blanket OPEN BB

Sunday Is 5:1-7; Ps 80:9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20; Friday, October 2nd, 2020 Phil 4:6-9; Mt 21:33-43 9:00 AM Daily Mass CH Please pray for the family and Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 friends of Eugene Alich, Lucy Zierke, & 8:00 AM—Noon - Farmers Market P Doris Huspeni who recently passed away. May our belief in the 9:00 AM—First Saturday Mass (not recorded) CH Resurrection support them at this 9:30 AM—12:30 PM Baby Blanket BB time and may they rest in peace. 2:00 PM—3:00 PM Wedding CH, CR, NX PRAYER INTENTIONS 4:00 PM—4:40 PM Confession *note me Chapel MaryAnn McDonell · Randy Forsman · Laura Kuschel · Nancy 5:00 PM Mass CH Stanley · Suzie Alsen · Kathy Gosiak · Judy Clark · Lynne Karwand · Darlene Kowalski · Krisne Beimert · Lori Ragan · Sunday, October 4th, 2020 Franklin Steele · Josh Hughes · Mariea Jacobs · Dwayne Kelley 9:00 AM Mass CH · Kathy Berquist · Paula Trevis · Nonna Zwick · Tony Fast · 9:00 AM NET Confirmaon Retreat—10th EW, CH, SH Mary Kay Andert · Jake Sauer · Jillian Willem · Veronica Roltgen · Julie Ramola · Ashley Resler · Carol Smothers · 10:00 AM Bible Study EW Thomas Thompson · Mary Karnowski · Marge Jenniges · Kelly 12:00 PM Pet Blessing Courtyard DeBiaso · Donna Haines · Rita Peloquin · Charlene 6:00 PM AA EW Chamernick · Shelley Madison · Joan Speltz · Dennis Schultz · Skip McCarville · Judy Kelley · Rachel Curs · Mary Rohr · Mick MASS INTENTIONS Lund · Tim Mitchel · Ben Riley · Nancee Crispin · Wayne R · Tuesday 9/29 † Joe Wishy Kim Glenna · Jessica Mohler · Jim Underdahl · Jessica Stephens Wednesday 9/30 † Maureen Willenbring Thursday 10/1 Jan Sroga · Mary Ann Weisbrod · Susi Ruchie · Tammy Bluhm · Connie Friday 10/2 † Jim LeGare Porath · Lori Urbanski · Michelle · Norbert Deutsch · Barb Saturday 10/3 † Simeon Georgiev Nelson · Sara Miller · Kathleen Carlson · Donnie Savatski · Kae † Bob Ryan Crum · Gail · Jack Marxer · Ron Schwachtgen · Kay Schoeberl · Sunday 10/4 † David James McSherry Arla Kapaum · Mary Strobl · Richard Gage · Julianne Forester · People of the Parish Doug Olson · Bey Olson· JoAnne Ford· Al Prax · Connie If you would like a Mass to be said for you or a loved one, Norton · Maureen Wolhaupter · Bob Rongitsch please contact the parish office at 651-257-2474 x21 PARISH NEWS & EVENTS FALL FUNDRAISER PLEASE VOLUNTEER Volunteers are needed for cleaning in the church. This would include vacuuming and other light cleaning. All are welcome to sign up. Please contact Jill Kuschel at (651)274-1510 or [email protected] to get on the team to help out! We also need help with video recording, the registraon table and more ushers – please see the sign-up sheet in the Narthex or contact This week’s announced winners for the raffle are: Loree in the parish office. Thank you to everyone for stepping up Ryan Hauenstein—$250 to serve in so many ways! You are appreciated and important! John Mack—$250 John Remackel—$500 ONLINE RESOURCES Thank you to everyone who parcipated! You can view recorded Mass videos on our vimeo site https:// The last of the winners will be announced next week! vimeo.com/user110122885 (click the follow buon for David FOOD SHELF DONATIONS Kohner and you will be nofied when a new video has posted.) Other locaons to watch the Mass are: the St. Bridget of Sweden Thank you for all the Food Shelf Donaons! This week Facebook page, the myParish app and our parish website. On St. Bridget’s donated 84 pounds of food and $100 in the website, the most recent Mass will be on the main page and cash. This is a blessing to our local families who are food the past 9 videos can be viewed under the “St. Bridget Video insecure. We will connue our food collecon. There are Archive” tab. You can also tune in on Midco channel 10 on envelopes available if you prefer to make a Sundays at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm (Chisago City to Taylors Falls donaon with a check or cash. There is also a viewing area). You can also view the bullen on our website or food list of most needed items in the the myParish app as well! Text App to phone number 88202 or Narthex. Thank you for being so generous! visit myparishapp.com to download. We’d love to see you back in-person as soon as you’re able! Remember the Mass readings OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS and prayers are in the app! Click on the Readings box in the app Lakes Free is hosng their Fall Clothing Event to follow along in each Mass. A new prayer series resource is on Friday, October 16th, 9am-noon & 5-7pm available as of September 13th from the Synod. Be sure to and Saturday, October 17th, 9am-noon. check the app for details or go to www.archspm.org/synod/. Clothing for a small charge will be available. *If you are not able to view the Mass online on a device or on 29620 Olinda Trail—Lakesfree.org-(651)257- TV, if it would be a blessing to you, if you have a DVD player you 2677. Gently used fall & winter clothing for all. can ulize, please contact the parish office if you’d like to pick up or be sent a DVD of the Sunday Mass. Confessions—Due to the NET 7th-9th grade Retreat on this Saturday, September 26th and a wedding on October 3rd, FINANCIAL Confessions have been moved back to the "old" me of 4:00 pm PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION The Peter’s Pence collecon is - 4:40 pm– IN THE CHAPEL. We’ll see if we can keep them there. scheduled for next weekend, October 3-4. This collecon provides

Be sure to sign up for Faith Formaon and the 10th grade NET Pope Francis with the resources to respond with emergency retreat or take a moment to let the parish office know that assistance to those who are suffering as a result of disease, your student won’t be taking part this year. We’d appreciate oppression and natural disaster. Thank you for your generosity. knowing for planning purposes. SAVE THE DATE Please take a moment to like our Facebook page! We look Coming Saturday, October forward to connecng with more than the 169 of you already 24th from 9 am to 4 pm facebook.com/stbridgetsweden there! we are hosng the PET BLESSING Catholic Charismac Renewal Fall Conference: NEW GROWTH IN THE HOLY SPIRIT! We are a satellite site and will meet here at St. Bridget’s Church and watch the conference together. The exact locaon will depend on how many sign up. There is also a Healing Service at 7 pm open to all! There is no cost to come, but a free will donaon will be accepted. More details coming soon regarding lunch, how to sign up and more! Contact Heidi Gieske if needed. FARMER ’ S M A R K E T The Lindstrom Farmer’s Market will be open through October 24th every Wednesday from 3-6 pm and every Saturday from 8 am to noon in our parking lot. Come support our local farmers and bakers. # Monday - Friday Ride with the 1 car insurer in Minnesota. am pm With competitive rates and personal service, 10 - 7 it’s no wonder, more drivers trust State Farm®. Sat. 10am - 5pm Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.® CALL FOR A QUOTE 24/7. 30626 Lincoln Road Michael O’Malley Ins Agcy Inc 651-462-5698 Michael O’Malley, Agent Lindstrom, MN 55045 6585 Lake Blvd. • Forest Lake, MN 55025 12815 Lake Blvd • Lindstrom, MN 55045 Bus: 651-257-4372 State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State Farm 651-257-4141 sigstadsmilldirectflorring.com Indemnity Company, Bloomington, IL 1001142.1 www.themarinebank.com Lindstrom Chiropractic enter C Thomas R. Wilson, Parishioner Dr. Rob Waddell www.grandstrandfh.com Dr. Bob Waddell Lindstrom North Branch 651-257-4000 651-674-4444 (651) 257-1103 Osceola St. Croix Falls 651-257-4134 On Hwy 8 Between Lindstrom & Chisago 715-294-3111 715-483-3141

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