Queen of Angels Church Iglesia Católica Reina de los Angeles

1001 East Oakland Ave, Austin MN 55912 507-433-1888 (English) 507-433-8474 (Spanish) Website: www.queensaustinmn.net

NOVEMBER 4, 2018 ♰ 31st SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Fr. Raul Silva (Pastor) Tel. 507-433-1888 (ext. 2) OF WINONA - ROCHESTER [email protected] OFFICE OF THE 55 West Sanborn Street, P.O. Box 588 Mary Bassett (Pastoral Ministry and office Assistant) Winona, Minnesota 55987 [email protected] 507-454-4643 507-454-8106 (Fax) Olivia Gonzalez (Administrative Assistant and DRE) [email protected] Rod Uher (Maintenance) October 30, 2018 [email protected] Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Andrea McNeely (Bookkeeper) [email protected] It is with great sadness, that once again we Nancy Heimer (Music Director) ponder the mystery of senseless violence and evil, [email protected] that has occurred at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on October 27, 2018. Eleven souls died in the shooting at the OFFICE HOURS: synagogue. I want to assure all of our sisters and Monday - Friday: 9am - 3pm & Saturday: 9am - 1pm brothers in the Jewish community, that the Catholic community stands in solidarity with you and firmly opposes all acts of anti-Semitism.

Eucharistic Adoration All acts of violence, hate and discrimination have (Adoración Eucarística) no place among us as Americans and are not to Tuesday 8am - Thursday 7pm be tolerated under any circumstances. May our public officials find a realistic solution to all the gun violence that continues to be perpetrated against Reconciliation: One half hour before each Mass and the innocent in our society. by appointment. (Confesiones: media hora antes de la Misa) I pray that the Lord bring eternal life to the victims : A preparation session for infant baptism is and bring His comfort to their families. required. Contact the office. (Bautismos: se requiere una preparación. Contactar a Mary Bassett) Sincerely in Christ, Marriage: Please contact your pastor at least six months before your wedding. (Matrimonios: contacte al párroco por lo menos 6 meses antes) Anointing of the Sick: First Friday of each month at the 7:30am Mass or as requested. (Unción de los Most Rev. John M. Quinn enfermos: cada primer viernes del mes en la misa de Bishop of Winona-Rochester las 7:30am) A Word from the Pastor of the received official recognition and approval by the Church in 2008. It is Trip not a program or a group which seeks some kind of commitment or obligation to belong to a group. It is a I am planning a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in January Christian initiation which helps people discover or 2020. The exact dates and details of the itinerary can rediscover the grace and liberation of being a be worked out in dialogue with those interested. The Christian, a of Christ. pilgrim group should be between 10 to 20 people and priority will be given to adult Queen’s parishioners. Blessings, Fr. Raul There will be an informational and planning meeting in the third week of December. Please call the rectory to register or to let us know that you plan to attend the Election Day in Minnesota is Tuesday, meeting in December in order to get more information. November 6th: Form Your Conscience, It is part of our identity as Catholic Christians to be Inform Your Vote, Transform Our State pilgrims. A pilgrimage is not tourism but a ‘spiritual’ Minnesota Catholic Conference journey where we follow Christ more closely by visiting Life and Bio-Ethics: Heavenly Father, you created holy places and sanctuaries. It is also an opportunity to every human life with unrepeatable and inestimable ask for special graces for oneself and for others. There value. May we elect candidates who have a profound is no better place for a pilgrimage than the place where reverence for the sanctity of human life, and seek to Jesus lived and walked. protect all lives from the moment of conception to a natural death. Amen. Religious Education Program We are still in need of catechists for our youth For videos, prayers, reflections, and formation program on Wednesday evenings. The Lord questions —> will bless you for "Truly I tell you, whatever you did for https://www.mncatholic.org/novena-life-bioethics/ one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, Archdiocese of Paul and Minneapolis Diocese of Winona- Rochester Diocese of New Ulm Diocese of you did for me" (Matthew 25:40, 45). Duluth Diocese of Crookston Diocese of Saint Cloud We had a very successful All celebration last st Wednesday evening, October 31 . There were two Diocese of Winona-Rochester tables filled with gifts and prices. If a student wanted to Office of Youth and Young obtain a price, he / she had to accumulate a certain Adult Ministry amount of tickets in order to obtain the desired price. Tickets were given at different tables after the student YOU ARE INVITED…….. played a game or fulfilled certain tasks. Most games To join youth ministry and taught important lessons about our Catholic . faith formation leaders to Many children and catechists dressed in different gather for a time of nourishment, support and costumes representing a particular saint or a character professional development. Come and rediscover from the . It was an evening filled with joy and fun. the faith we profess, discuss topics relevant to Of course, there was plenty of food to share as well. teaching the faith and nourish our own faith Some fun activities were: watch a short video through scripture and prayer. Join our ministry presentation of the life of a saint, throw the dart to leaders from across the Diocese as we continue to select one of the commandments in the two tablets of build a strong, local, network community. Moses, a Virtue-themed race, build a Church, put Please mark your calendars for the November Fire bread in a basket to feed the hungry, etc. Please see meeting to be held November 8, 2018 at St. Peter & the insert for pictures about our All Saints celebration. Paul Church, Blue Earth. Speaker: - our very own for Youth and Adults Aaron Lofy! - Introduction and Vision If you could please, RSVP with Rosalie Beyer (info below) for The catechesis/talks continue every Tuesday, Friday the meeting so that we may have an idea on attendance and I and Sunday at 7pm (Cunningham Hall). It is not too may plan lunch. Thank you late to attend this series of catechesis. I would also like Rosalie Beyer | Administrative Support | Youth and Young to encourage you to extend this invitation to anyone Adult Divine Worship you know who may be suffering or struggling in their Diocese of Winona-Rochester 507-858-1259 faith or to someone with no faith. This charism

2 Catholics at the Capitol 2019 “National Vocation Awareness Week will be celebrated in our country November 4-10, 2018. Are you tired of divisive angry politics? As a Please ask Our Lord for more dedicated, holy , Minnesota Catholic you can begin to transform and consecrated men and women. May they politics in our state. Join thousands of Catholics be inspired by Jesus Christ, supported by our faith from across the state for a day of prayer and community, and respond generously to God’s gift of a advocacy in St. Paul that will inspire you and teach vocation.” you how to put your faith into action! On Tuesday, Information Weekend : IHM Seminary is February 19 th , 2019 we’re coming together for life hosting an Information Weekend November 10-12. All and dignity. Visit www.CatholicsAtTheCapitol.org for young men open to knowing more about the seminary details and to register! Space is limited so don’t or being called to the priesthood are encouraged to delay! Transportation options are available. consider coming. The Spring Information Weekend is scheduled for March 16-18.

BEST ADVENT EVER CATECHISTS NEEDED Religious Education Program ’TIS (almost) THE SEASON Rediscover the joy of Christmas with BEST ADVENT There are more than 220 children attending our youth EVER, a free email program that will help you slow down formation program at Queens. We have children from and focus on what matters most during the busy holiday kindergarten all the way to 12th grade. Some classes season. Each day of Advent, you’ll receive… Short are a little too large and it would be very helpful if we inspirational videos, practical tips, and real life- can split them up. I hope and pray that some encouraging stories. parishioners will respond to this call for help or if you Get ready for the best Christmas of your life! know of anyone who may be able to do this service, Sign up for free at please extend this invitation to them. BestAdventEver.com/YoureInvited HOMEBOUND MINISTRY Dynamic Catholic If you know of any parishioner who is homebound and would like to receive Holy Communion in their home please contact Fr. Raul at the rectory 433-1888. One of our Eucharistic ministers will be assigned to visit and An Invitation For You! administer Holy Communion to those in need. Are you suffering or feeling that your life has no meaning? Do you Catholic in Recovery find yourself overwhelmed with Mon, Nov 05 7:00 - 8:30 pm life? Christ knows your problems St. Church, Rochester, MN and has an answer for you. The Tue,Nov 06 7:00 p - 8:30 pm Church offers you… St. John the Baptist Church, Mankato What does the Catholic faith have to do with addiction recovery? Addiction and unhealthy attachments have Catechesis for Adults and Youth (12+) taken a firm hold of our culture, and Catholics are not immune from the dangers they bring. Secular addiction COME AND LISTEN recovery efforts have saved millions of lives, but it is time for the Church to establish itself as a field hospital where Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays @ 7:00 pm healing takes place through accompaniment, fellowship, and God’s grace. Understanding the healing power of the Queen of Angels Church, Austin twelve steps is a necessary element of pastoral care and Meeting in Cunningham Hall can aid our ability to be of maximum service to those in our community that are in desperate need of help. Free child care provided Whether you are in recovery, struggling with addiction, or impacted by a loved one’s addiction, you will be left with Neocatechumenal Way hope and tools to deepen your relationship with God in a real way.

3 Hello, My name is Brian Elliot and I am a Mayo Clinic patient where I am currently on the liver transplant list. Asking for help from a complete stranger is difficult to comprehend, but I pray for a generous person who is willing and able to help me… ( you can read his story posted on our parish bulletin board ) please go to the following website to obtain more information; mayoclinic.org/ livingdonor Patient number: 10688461 866-227-1569 feel free to call my family at 814/643-3033 or 814/251-4628. Brian P. E

4a MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS November 5 - November 11, 2018

Monday, November 5 7:30 am Queen of Angels: † Erin Finnegan Tuesday, November 6 7:30 am St Edward: † Ida Dolan 5:15 pm Queen of Angels: † Donna Wermerskirchen Wednesday, November 7 9:30 am: Cedar’s 11:30 am Queen’s: † Jerry & Margaret Grimley 5:15 pm St Augustine: † William & Mary Griffin Thursday, November 8 7:30 am St. Augustine: † Rosella Aanonson

Friday, November 9 THE DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA 7:30 am Queen’s: † Ida Dolan 8:30 am St Augustine, (school): † 5:15 pm Queen ’s (Spanish) ; † Richard Bassett Saturday, November 10 St Leo the Great, , 3:15 pm Queen of Angels: Reconciliation 4:00 pm Queen of Angels: † Robert Frandle 3:30 pm St. Augustine: Reconciliation 4:30 pm St. Augustine: † Isabelle Blynn Sunday, November 11 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time 8:30 am St. Edward: For The People 9:00 am Queen’s: † Evelyn Mae Fric 10:30 am St Augustine: † Joe Kemmerick 11:00 am Queen’s ( Spanish ): † For the People

Prayer Requests Let us pray for those who are ill: Beatriz Trejo, Claudio Gormaz, Charlotte Kubicek, Margo Bissen, Brian P. Elliott Let us remember those who died in the past weeks: the victims of the Pittsburg killing and the airplane crash in Indonesia. Please pray for those serving in the military. Please call the rectory if you would like us to add a name on our prayer list ( 507-433-1888 )

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