September 27th, 2015—26th Week in Ordinary Time Welcome to St. Nicholas !

Anonymous St. Nicholas Family This week at St. Nicholas Mon Sep 28 Zec 8:1-8/Lk 9:46-50 Q & A Why must we give money to St. Nick's? 6:00pm Good News People Meeting

Tue Sep 29 Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12ab/Jn 1:47-51 I could start out by quoting the many, many passages regarding why 7:20am (Morning Prayer) we must give to our parish, give our first fruits to the Lord. Instead, I am 7:35am Rosary going to give you my own take on the whole giving to church thing for what 7:35am Confessions it's worth. 8:00am Mass: Ethel Muelken+ My family was welcomed into the family of St. Nicholas Catholic Church 8:35am Fatima Rosary Group and it seemed like (in the same breath) we were asked how we wanted to 6:30pm Gala & Auction Meeting start supporting our new parish financially. What? Wait a minute! Wed Sep 30 Neh 2:1-8/Lk 9:57-62 7:20am Liturgy of the Hours (Morning Prayer) Why do we have to give to St. Nick's already? Can't we just get used to the 7:35am Rosary idea of attending a new church? 7:35am Confessions 8:00am Mass: Souls in My wife and I both grumbled at this for a while. Sure, we attended Mass 4:45pm Confessions but did not support St. Nicholas financially for some time and when we 6:30pm Religious Education Classes finally did, it was a very small amount, pocket change you might say - not at 7:00pm Adult Choir Practice all close to the 5% as is often suggested for our parish and 5% to other Thu Oct 1 Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12/Lk 10:1-12 worthwhile organizations. 7:20am Liturgy of the Hours (Morning Prayer) 7:35am Rosary We understood St. Nicholas has bills just like everyone else does but we 7:35am Confessions were more interested in obtaining bigger and better things for our family 8:00am Mass: Henry & Elizabeth Gregory+ than supporting our parish. 7:00pm RCIA Class 7:30pm KC Meeting St. Nick's total 2014 expenses for electric, gas, telephone, water and build- Fri Oct 2 Bar 1:15-22/Mt 18:1-5, 10 ing insurance was over $23,000. Total parish expenses were approximately 7:20am Liturgy of the Hours (Morning Prayer) $475,000. 7:35am Rosary

7:35am Confessions I always thought that if our parish is not collecting enough to cover the 8:00am Mass: Robert Saleck+ expenses, somehow the Archdiocese would help and give St. Nick's some money to pay the bills. THIS IS NOT THE CASE. Each church is responsible Sat Oct 3 Bar 4:5-12, 27-29/Lk 10:17-24 for its own sustainability. You, me, your family, my family, we are the 7:35am Liturgy of the Hours (Morning Prayer) church and it is the responsibility of each and every one of us to contribute 8:00am Mass: Scott & Adrian Fischer generously on a regular basis so that our parish may flourish and not floun- 8:35am Rosary der. 8:35am Confessions 9:00am Pro-Life Rosary in Chapel Our Lord has blessed my family abundantly with beautiful, healthy chil- 9:45am Holy Cross (our parish school) Marathon dren, a nice home and good jobs. Looking back at our own contributions, 3:30pm Confessions we are ashamed of the small amount we have contributed to our parish. 4:15pm Lifeline Net Ministries (Youth Group) This is no way to thank our Lord for all that He has given us. 5:00pm Mass: For the Parish Sun Oct 4 Gn 2:18-24/Heb 2:9-11/Mk 10:2-16 or 10:2-12 Forgive us, Lord, for not supporting our beautiful St. Nicholas as we should 7:20am Liturgy of the Hours (Morning Prayer) have, as you have asked us to do. We will make a better effort from this 7:35am Rosary day forward. 8:00am Mass: For the Dignity of all Life 9:35am Rosary Won't you join our family in helping to grow St. Nicholas Catholic Church 10:00am Mass: Bridget Wagner+ as our beautiful beacon on the hill? 11:00am GROW survey results presentation 1:00pm CMLG Sunday Funday

Results of the parish wide survey will be presented to parish.

Included in this presentation will be results of survey regarding:  Parish organization and staffing NICHOLAS PARISH PRESENTATION  Sacraments and Worship SUNDAY OCTOBER 4, 2015  Stewardship 11:00 TO 12:00pm (after 10am Mass)  Holy Cross

 Parish Long Term Planning

There will be a question and answer period after the presentation if time permits. www.stncc.net Lord, Let it be You who lives in me today. www.facebook.com/stncc.net St. Nicholas Catholic Church Have a great week! Elko New Market, MN

Eucharistic Adoration Liturgical Stewardship Oct 3 @ 5pm Lector: Gail Mathews We are looking for a new head coordinator(s) for our Ministers: Jolene Pierson, Dana Meyer Eucharistic Adoration Chapel. Please prayerfully con- sider lending your talents to this beautiful minis- Ushers: Joe Molitor, Ron Chlan try. If you are interested in this volunteer position, Oct 4 @ 8am Lector: Margo Theisen please contact Father Barnes for more information. Ministers: Tom McCabe, Ralph Wagner

Ushers: Dan Simones, Mike Cole

Oct 4 @ 10am Lector: Emelia Fredrickson

Ministers: Chris Kuehl, Amy McDonald

Ushers: Dennis Anderson, Steve Addabbo More adorers are needed. If you are unable to commit to a regu- larly scheduled hour, please consider substituting for an open hour. The table below displays the times that have the greatest need for adorers. Measure of Our Treasure to the Lord If you would like to become an adorer or for more information, September 20th, Week 12 in Fiscal Year please contact our temporary lead coordinator, Jean Moeller at Budget Weekly Sunday Giving $6,522 952-461-4552 or at [email protected]. You may also sign up online at http://www.stncc.net/available-adoration-hours. Budget Year-to-Date Sunday Giving $78,264

Actual Collection Received $5,513

Children’s Collection $1

ACH (Received monthly) $4,840

Collection Received Year-to-Date $63,830 -$14,434 Endowment: $25 Capital Improvements: $334, YTD $1,328

This week we especially thank: Atlas Foundation 763-428-2261

www.stncc.net Jesus, I trust in You! www.facebook.com/stncc.net St. Nicholas Catholic Church 7:20am Morning Prayer Tuesday through Friday Elko New Market, MN

Our Parish School News St. Nicholas News & Events

LNMV Religious Education:

Classes held at the Catholic Education Center (CEC) home of Holy Cross Catholic School

Regular Classes Wed., Sept. 30, 6:30-7:45pm Regular Classes Wednesday, Oct. 7, 6:30pm - 7:45pm Marathon Holy Cross Catholic School kicked off the Marathon for Non- Needed: Substitute Catechists! This time we are in need of public Education last week. The Marathon is an annual tra- substitute catechists. Often these are opportunities to serve dition for Catholic school students and is one of our most your parish and God’s Holy church. Contact Kathy Chlan at successful fundraisers. Students are collecting pledges and [email protected] or call 952-652-6100 ext. 501 as prayer intentions, and will pray for your intentions before soon as possible. and during the Marathon, which they will walk on Saturday, October 3rd. To pledge, contact your favorite Holy Cross student or Anne Fredrickson at school at 952-652-6100.

Shop with Scrip Scrip is an easy way to support Holy Cross Catholic School. By purchasing gift cards at face value, supporters can do their shopping as usual for gas, groceries, clothing, and meals out. The retailers offer a rebate which goes back to the school. So parishioners can support the school without spending any more than usual!

Scrip gift cards are the same gift cards you can purchase from the retailer. With over 300 of the country’s biggest brands, including grocery and department stores, gas sta- tions, restaurants, hotels and home improvement, Scrip has Dead Theologians Society: Grades 9-12 are invited to attend something to appeal to every family . the meeting of the Dead Theologians Society. Students will ex-

perience a variety of activities from sports, learning about a saint, pray, enjoy a meal together and lots more. First gathering will be Sunday night, October 18th from 6:00-9:00pm at the St. Nicholas Campus. Parent Volunteers: Calling all parents – we are asking parents to step up to help provide a meal for the DTS youth on the 2nd Sun- day of the month. Please contact Kathy Chlan at 952-652-2286. Join with other parents to fix the entire meal or host yourself for about 20-25 students. Get your youth involved in DTS. For more information or sign up for a month to host the meal, con- tact [email protected] or call 952-652-6100 ext. 501.

Archdiocesan Youth Day: October 24, 2015 at Roy Wilkins Audi- torium River Centre in St. Paul. Open to all high school students Weekly Scrip orders are placed every Monday, and are ready to attend with our confirmation classes. If you are interested in for pick-up on the Thursday afternoon of that same week. attending, please contact Kathy Chlan by Sept. 29th to see if Cards for many popular retailers are also kept in stock in the there is space available. school office and are available for immediate purchase. Check out the program and available retailers at www.shopwithscrip.com.

Our goal is to have Scrip cards available to purchase at St. Nicholas during Doughnut Sundays and breakfasts. You may also order online and visit Holy Cross Catholic School to pick up your gift cards. www.stncc.net Jesus, I trust in You! www.facebook.com/stncc.net St. Nicholas Catholic Church 7:35am Rosary & Confessions Tuesday through Friday Elko New Market, MN

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Show your spirit and support for St. Nicholas with personalized t- shirts, jackets and more for men, women and children. You may customize merchandise online choosing colors and designs to re- flect your own style. Q & A Who is St. Jerome and why is he so significant that we honored him with a feast on September 30? No minimums, high product quality, and fast delivery. And the best part... St. Nicholas will receive a percentage from every purchase you make from our online apparel store. Biblical scholars and translators owe a great debt to the mod- el and standard that Jerome, 345-420, set for all biblical For more information and to order please follow this link: https:// scholarship. Jerome was considered the greatest biblical ssastores.com/store/st-nicholas-catholic-church-elko-new-market- scholar of his day, conversant with Latin, Greek, and Hebrew. mn/

He set about translating the books of the Bible from their Please note all ordering, payment, shipping and returns are han- original languages into Latin. dled through SSA Stores and not the parish office.

Much of Jerome's correspondence with his contemporaries has survived and gives us a powerful glimpse into the kind of Everyday Stewardship person that he was, as well as the time in which he lived. Je- You can't guess how many times the phrase has been heard in rome eventually became Damasus' (366-384) personal my family, "It's time to start eating healthy." You can't guess secretary. In the West, Latin was overtaking Greek as the lan- because I can't even guess, and it's my family! When that in- tense awareness arrives that we have as a collective unit all guage of the common people. The pope desired a translation fallen too far off the bandwagon, we begin to devise a plan. of the Bible that would be accurately translated from the Exercise, more water, lower carbs, more water, leafy greens, original languages into the language and idiom of the people. and more water: you get the picture. Also, every time, we must remove all bad foods from the house and make a commitment Previous Latin translations existed, but they were poor in never to buy such items again. These delicious snacks will lead quality. us down the path to ruin. They must be eliminated.

Of course, no cookie ever made me eat it. But I have chosen to Jerome set about this task and spent the rest of his life metic- eat many cookies. My will at times is just too weak to resist ulously translating. He is credited with the translation of the eating it. So, it actually is a good move not to have it in the Bible known as the , a Latin translation intended to pantry. There is no reason to unnecessarily tempt oneself.

address the needs of the common people. That translation In Mark's , Jesus goes to extremes to make this very became the standard and the only one used by Catholics until point. He suggests that even if a body part causes us to sin, cut modern times. Catholic Christians did not actively engage in a it off. Of course, my hand, eye, or foot has never forced me to do anything. However, the point is well taken that we cannot similar process until 1943, when Pius XII allowed Catholic allow ourselves to fall back into the same patterns of sin, again scholars once again to go back to the original languages and and again. translate an accurate and meticulous version of the Bible into When applying this theme to stewardship, we cannot allow the languages of the common people. We carry on that tradi- ourselves to come up against the same obstacles to mature tion to this very day. © Liturgical Publications Inc. discipleship, again and again. If something tempts us to spend our money unwisely, or waste our time, or squander our tal- ents and gifts, changes need to be made. Since we are not per- fect, we will always find new obstacles along the way. When we realize we have fallen again, we need to make a change, and empty our spiritual pantries of all those bad cookies. Then Please submit bulletin we will be on the path again to good stewardship health. announcements by 4 pm on Wednesdays. © Liturgical Publications Inc. Thank you! www.stncc.net Lord, Let it be You who lives in me today. www.facebook.com/stncc.net St. Nicholas Catholic Church 8am Daily Mass Tuesday through Saturday Elko New Market, MN

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Games of Chance

Match Made in Heaven Purchase a card with a saint’s name, Search for its mate and play the game.

40 Days For Life is a campaign of prayer and fasting to end the evil of abortion. This coming fall will mark eight years that Pro-Life Find the matching saint, not the sinner – Action Ministries has coordinated 40 Days For Life. Register and pray that you are the winner.

Please help to close these abortion mills with your prayers and join Pick a Prize St. Nicholas as a group at on Sunday, October 25th, from 2— Pick a number, take a chance, 4pm at Planned Parenthood, 671 Vandalia, St. Paul. Rub your ear, do a lucky dance!

Prayer will be from 6a.m.-6p.m. daily, but come and pray ANY Check the envelope with a number that’s a match, TIME! You’ll win a prize and it could be quite the catch.  Opening Prayer Vigil September 23 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. led by local pastors. Minute to Win It Games:  Midpoint Prayer Vigil Sunday Oct 11 from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. led by local pastors. Tumbler Tower  Closing Prayer Vigil is Sunday Nov 1 from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. led by local pastors. It takes just a minute, sixty seconds is all To stack up the cups and hope they don’t fall. For more information about 40 Days for Life Twin Cities please contact Rev. Brian Walker, Program Coordinator via phone at 651- 797-6363, via email [email protected]. or visit Red solo cups have their own song www.plan.org/programs/40-days-for-life/ But to stack them up right, you can’t take long.

Hardware Harangue Please join us for Sunday Funday on 10/4 at A stick and a hex nut make an unlikely pair, 1pm in the church basement. We will be And playing this game might thin out your hair.

learning how to knit. New and Use the stick to lift, move and stack; experienced knitters welcome! If someone beats your time, we bet you’ll be back! Please bring a set of knitting needles (size of your choice) and a skein or For questions, please email [email protected] or call ball of yarn. Hosted by the CMLG. Anne or Duane Fredrickson at 507-645-2348.

There are two ways to stay updated: 1) Visit the parish website, www.stncc.net/gala-auction Book Club: A welcome to any and all women who 2) Visit www.facebook.com/stnccGalaAuction. Please note, a enjoy reading: Our first book will be "Fly a Little Facebook account is not necessary to view the St. Nicholas Gala & Action Facebook page. Higher" by Laura Sobiech. For questions, please email [email protected] or call 2015 Schedule; Oct. 13, Nov. 17 & Dec. 15. We meet one Tues- Anne or Duane Fredrickson at 507-645-2348. day a month @ 7:15pm at Deb Streefland’s home. Anyone in- terested in joining us this fall, please contact Deb at 952-652- 2349. St. Nicholas meeting is Thursday October 1, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in the Adult Faith Formation: Scripture Study of St. church basement. Please contact Leon Meger Peter beginning in November. Please watch with any questions or concerns at 952-652- the bulletin or parish website (stncc.net) for 2826. Thank you. more information. www.stncc.net Jesus, I trust in You! www.facebook.com/stncc.net St. Nicholas Catholic Church May God bless you! Elko New Market, MN

Area News & Events

The CSJ Way: Community, Spirituality, and Justice Graced & Gifted: Catholic Women’s Morning and Luncheon

This is a half-day retreat exploring ways to connect with the Sisters of Little Things Matter In the Kingdom St. Joseph and Consociates, with a special focus on “ and CSJ Mission”! When: Saturday, October 3, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Simple expressions of faith and love may seem insignificant Where: Carondelet Center, 1890 Randolph Ave., St. Paul but they matter to God. In her presentation, Nancy Jo Sullivan Contact: Joan Pauly Schneider at 651-690-7063 will explore how the little things matter by offering reflections or [email protected] on the mustard seed parable and the lives of Saint Therese of or Jill Underdahl, CSJ, at 651-696-2873 or [email protected]. Lisieux and Blessed Mother Teresa. We will discover that tiny seeds and little deeds hold great power in the Kingdom of God. Join us for this inspirational morning of encouragement! Fr. Barron's Mystery of God Study Program Saturday, October 10, 9 a.m. (Mass) – 1 p.m. Tuesday mornings, Oct. 6 - Nov. 10, 8:30 - 10 a.m.

Holy Spirit, 515 Albert St S, St. Paul, MN 55116 St. John the Baptist Catholic Church • 4625 W 125th St, Sav- age Atheism is on the rise. How should Christians respond? How can we turn the tide of secularism and draw people back to God? Online Registration: $27 by Oct 1 at gracedandgift- ed.eventbrite.com In Mystery of God: Who God Is and Why He Matters, Fr. Robert Barron reaches into our rich intellectual tradition to answer those questions. For more information, visit: gracedandgifted.com or call Using the insights of St. Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas and Pope 952.484.7932 Benedict XVI, he uncovers a clear yet sophisticated understanding of what we mean by "God." Join this series and you'll not only learn the Mass • Book & Gift Tables • Luncheon • Door Prizes • Fellow- answers yourself, but you'll discover how to share them with others - ship & Fun especially those who no longer believe.

Visiting Women's Religious Communities in Twin Cities Men’s Pilgrimage to 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine in La Crosse, WI Saturday, Oct. 17 The Office of Evangelization & Catechesis, in partnership with Catholic Man Night, presents the Our Lady of Guadalupe Women will have a chance to visit four different religious communities Shrine Pilgrimage to La Crosse, WI. Join Bishop Andrew to meet, learn, share a meal and pray with Catholic sisters. We will Cozzens and Catholic men on this pilgrimage to honor our visit the local communities of School Sisters of Notre Dame, Blessed Mother. The pilgrimage is Saturday, October 10.The Benedictines, Visitation Sisters and Sisters of St. Joseph. The event is cost is $70, which includes transportation, lunch & dinner, and free. For more information and registration, contact Sister Mary all programming. To learn more and download the registration Swanson, SSND, [email protected], 414-305-9011, or visit the SSND form, visit Rediscover-faith.org. For questions or groups reser- website at www.ssnd.org/events/2015/10/visiting-womens-religious- vations, contact Jeff Reither at [email protected] or communities. Please register by Oct. 12. (763) 645-4324. Additional questions? Contact Susanna Bolle at [email protected] or (651) 291-4411.

Catholic Perspective on Dying: What Healthcare Professionals Need to Know! Volunteers needed for Archdiocesan Youth Day 2015

October 21, 2015 Saturday, October 24, Roy Wilkins Auditorium, RiverCentre, St. Paul Current issues in end- of- life care can affect the rights of patients and obligations of a holy death. Healthcare professionals will God is putting together an awesome adult volunteer team for have an opportunity to hear a Catholic perspective on how to help this one-day event. Adults from St. Nicholas Catholic Church provide a holy death for their patients, presented by Christian Brugger, are invited to help AYD be a great success again this year. Professor of Moral Theology at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary Thousands of high school youth will celebrate the truth and joy in Denver CO. This event, hosted by Curatio, an of Catholic of our Catholic Faith with dynamic speakers, Ber- nard Hebda and Bishop Andrew Cozzens, Mass, Reconcilia- Health Care Professionals, and the University of St. Thomas Catholic tion and Eucharistic Adoration, service and fun! Studies Program, will be held on the UST campus, Wednesday, October 21, beginning with Mass at 5:05 in the Catholic Studies All volunteers must satisfy the “Essential 3” safe environment Chapel, followed by dinner and presentation. Price of the evening is requirements. Visit archspm.org/ayd for more information and $49. For more information or to register sign up to volunteer. online: www.curatioapostolate.com or call 612-840-7066. www.stncc.net Lord, Let it be You who lives in me today. www.facebook.com/stncc.net