NEWS FOR OUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITIES St. Mary’s, Badger Sacred Heart, Roseau St. Philip’s, Falun Office: 403 Main Ave. N Roseau—56751 Phone: 463-2441 W EBSITE: roseaucatholic.org Pastor: Fr. John Kleinwachter Phone: 463-2441 [email protected] [email protected]/ Secretary / RE Coord: Tracy Borowicz Borowicz Phone: 463-2441 / 2424053 [email protected] Parish Coordinator: Sarah Jack Phone: 463-2441 [email protected] Diocesan Victim Assistance Coord: Phone: 281-7895 (24hr confidential) Cindy Hulst, LSW

November 17th, 2019

This Week --- November 17th through November 24th Sunday • of the Will & Liam Olson– Sacred Heart 10:30am Monday • Ladies! Let’s Have Coffee! - Northern Horizons 9:30 am • Tri-Parish Missionary Disciples Mtg. – Sacred Heart 6:30 pm Tuesday • & Adoration – Sacred Heart 7-8 am • Pastoral/Financial Committee Mtg.– St. Mary’s 6:30 pm Wednesday • Mass– St. Mary’s 8:30am • Religious Ed– Sacred Heart (all youth) • Catholic Faith Study - Session 2 -- 6:30 at Roseau rectory Thursday Presentation of the Blessed Mary • Mass– Sacred Heart 5:15 pm “Gentle Jesus, we humbly come Friday St. Cecilia before you, amidst the trials and • Mass– LifeCare 10 am persecutions we face, asking for • Mass– Northern Horizons 10:50 am the grace to give ourselves always Next Weekend to you.” CHRIST THE KING • Advent Decorating– Sunday at St. Philip’s following Mass • Roseau Community Thanksgiving– Sun. at Wannaska 7 pm Sacred Heart • Advent/Christ. Choir Practice– Sun. at Sacred Heart 9:30am Advent/Christmas Choir Practice will start on Sun., Nov. 24th 9:30am. Ladies, Let’s Have Coffee! Our next gathering will be November 18th 9am at Northern Horizons Bring your own cup of coffee & a friend!

ST. PHILIP’S IS PREPARING FOR ADVENT! Everyone is welcome to join us November 24th af- Open to All! ter Mass to decorate for the Advent season! Sundays

MASS SCHEDULE for November 19 to November 24 RE /YM Giv- Tuesday: Roseau: 7:00am +Patrick Steer / Family & Friends ing Tree is on display at Wednesday: Badger: 8:30am +Fr. Don Krebs / Fr. John Kleinwachter the church Thursday: Roseau: 5:15pm All Parishioners entrances at Sacred Heart Friday: LifeCare: 10:00am People living in poverty & St. Philip’s. Please consider Northern Horizons: 10:50am Those suffering from addiction helping keep costs down for our youth with supplies that Saturday: Roseau: 5:00pm +Rhena Storo / N. Hagen are needed throughout the Sunday: Badger: 9:00am +Allan Walsh / partner year for RE and Youth Minis- try. When you find an item to Roseau: 10:30am All Parishioners purchase, they can be left at Falun: 5:00pm +Clinton McDougal / Fr. John Kleinwachter the church entrance. Thanks for supporting our youth!

November 17, Nov. 10th 2019 Sacred Heart St. Mary’s St. Philip’s 2019 marks the third annual World Adults (30) 1395.00 (20) 425.00 275.00 Day of the Poor. In 2017, Child 4.00 - 6.00 Francis suggested the Catholic Loose Plate 202.00 38.00 147.00 Church set aside Bldg. Maint. 10.00 - - one day each year when communities Millitary Services, USA 774.00 90.00 191.00 can “reflect on how poverty is at Total 2385.00 553.00 619.00 the very heart of the Gospel.” He designated this day as the World Day of the Poor, and it will be celebrated on the On behalf of His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy P. 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time each year. Broglio, Archbishop for the Military Ser- In this year’s World Day of the Poor message, Pope Fran- vices, USA, thanks to those who contributed cis reflects on Psalm 9:19, “The hope of the poor will to the Triennial National Collection for the not perish forever.” He considers the suffering of mil- lions of people who experience poverty, noting that they AMS last week. Your generosity will assist maintain hope in the Lord in a very real way because him in the mission of “Serving Those Who he assures them of his faithfulness. Pope Francis chal- Serve”, and will help make it possible for lenges us to be authentic witnesses of Christian hope Catholic men and women, and their families, and to accompany the poor through a personal and con- currently serving in the U.S. Military, to receive the stant commitment over time. and pastoral care no matter their location around the globe. Your support will also provide the sacraments and pastoral care to This year, your community can mark the World Day of the Poor by: those who are wounded, or as veterans, being cared for in one of • Advocating for the Global Fragility Act. Violence the 153 Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers. Thank and conflict perpetuate and exacerbate root causes of you for supporting the men and women, and their families, from poverty. Urge your members of Congress to pass the our own parish and diocese who serve and protect this great na- Global Fragility Act which will enable the United States tion, and who defend the freedoms we hold dear. to implement a strategy to prevent violent conflict in priority areas around the world. Next week, our special col- • Raising money for the poorest and most vulnerable lection will support the people worldwide. Design your own community fund- Catholic Campaign for raiser to support the needs of the poor around the Human Development. world. More than 46 million people • Leading the Way through prayer and action to a in the United States live in more just world. Join CRS and people across the Unit- poverty today. This collection supports programs that empower ed States as we work together to tackle the most press- people to identify and address obstacles as they work to make ing global issues of our time and support our brothers permanent and positive changes for their communities. To learn more visit: www.usccb.org/cchd/collection and sisters living in poverty. SAVE THE DATE! SACRED HEART, ROSEAU Sacred Heart Ladies Christmas Party Mon., Dec. 16th at 7pm (invites to come) Hosted by Sheri & Linda Pavek at the Sheri’s • Help Needed! We are looking ALL ARE WELCOME! for volunteers to help bring meals for RE students (grades 7-11) on Thank you to Ann Leverington and Kyle Thingvold for Wednesday. More info and sign up sheets are at the back of the church. their terms on the Finance Council. Amy Brateng and Ar- RE Class Times: K-6 3:30-5pm 7- lene Billberg have accepted the invitation to fill their posi- 11 6-8pm (meal 6-6:30) tions and begin a three-year term on the council. The next • Lit. of the Word for ages 4-Gr. 1 during 10:30am meeting of the finance council is Tues. Dec. 3 at 5:15 PM. Sunday Masses have begun. Upcoming Events: • November 20th: regular class for all grades! ST. PHILIP’S, FALUN • November 27th: NO class (Thanksgiving Break) • December 11th: Service Night (grades 7-11) St. Philip’s Lunch Server List: • November 24 Sharon M. & Judy • December 1 Church The YOUTH MINISTRY team will be meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 5:15. New members are always Upcoming Events at St. Philip’s: welcome. • Nov. 24th after Mass decorate for Advent season. • Dec. 8th after Mass--Carilyn and Raygene Moser invit- ed our parish to their place to view the beautiful Capital Campaign / Building Update Christmas lights and visit. Carilyn will providing a • Brickwork nearly done; electricians are working; taping and plas- hot dish, bring dish to share. tering being done; progress continues on the building. • Dec. 14th—Church group cleaning starting 8am. • Thank you to all who have turned in their pledges so far! We • Dec. 20th-Ladies Guild Christmas gathering--- are calling households in regard to our need for their pledges Brickhouse @ 6pm. and contributions towards this pledge phase. • Dec. 22nd after Mass decorate for the Christmas sea- • Pray about your new 3-year pledges and return them as soon as son. you can. We took out our first construction loan ($201,518.00) • Jan. 5th- Parish Epiphany gathering after Mass. Piz- this week. Be a part of this project. No amount is too small za, pop, adult beverages, ice cream and bingo. • Pray for the safety and good progress by workers. -- Blessings! -Fr. John & Capital Campaign & Building Team ST. MARY’S, BADGER Welcome to Natalie Laugen, daughter of Jesse and Katie We invite our parish family members to prayerfully con- Laugen, who was baptized Sunday, November 10th at Sa- cred Heart! sider serving a simple meal for our youth and teachers during Wed. RE classes. A meal sign up sheet will be at the Welcome to Will and Liam Olson, sons of Mike and back of the church. Please leave a primary contact number. Bethany Olson, baptized this weekend at Sacred Heart! (**In case of storms, classes may be cancelled) Please con- tact Steph Olafson with questions at 218-469-3750 or home Our sympathy to the family and friends of +Allan 528-4542. Thank you for your consideration! whose funeral was this weekend at St Wicklander (81) ST. MARY’S SPOTLIGHT Mary’s. • Save the Date! St. Mary's Parish Advent Program and Potluck Sunday, December 15 following 9 Welcome to Mike Olson -- Confirmed and Received am Mass! All are invited to attend! into full communion • CHOIR REHEARSALS All parish members and families are encouraged to share their musical gifts at the St. Mary's Parish Advent program. We're seeking Next Sunday - Christ the King both men, women, and youth to join the choir in sing- Readings & Reflections -- Sundays 9:15am SHC ing some blessed carols. We're also seeking youth and From the cross Christ invites us to share in his reign. We adults interested in giving a musical and/or vocal per- participate in his kingship by sacrificing ourselves in formance. Choir rehearsals dates will be Sundays love—by caring for the weak and the sick, by helping those in need, by sharing our time and our very selves with those after 9 am Mass at St Mary's on Nov. 24, Dec. around us. In the end, love itself proves to be stronger than 1, Dec. 8 and on Wednesdays: Dec. 4, Dec. 11 even death. In the end, Love itself reigns forever. (Time TBD) Please contact Sara Carpenter with any questions. Become a Wish Granter! Sign up to work with a child in your area, meet the child & family, help determine the child’s heart- felt wish, work in teams of 2 or 3, act as a liaison between the Foundation & the family, help make the wish come true! email [email protected] 612-767-2765

COMMUNITY EVENTS OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH CELEBRATE RECOVERY — The Journey to Recovery Catholic Faith Study -- Next Session -- 6:30 PM at Sacred Heart Begins…celebrate recover is open to anyone and every- on Wed, Nov. 20 -- Plan on about 8 sessions altogether to go through one. If you are ready to face your hurts, habits, and hang- the complete study. If you wish, ask for a copy of the text we will be ups and want true healing and change, we are here to using to look at and keep even if you do not attend the sessions. Ques. walk with you through this Jesus-centered approach. - call Fr. John -- 463-2441. “Come to me al you who are weary and I will give you rest.” FORMED SPOTLIGHT -- November 18th at 6:30-8pm Roseau Community St. Giuseppe Moscati: Doctor to the Poor Church More info: #218-463-3405 Giuseppe Moscati, "the holy physician of ," as a medical doctor and layman in the early twentieth century who came from Retrouvaille Marriage Retreat: Thinking about Separation an aristocratic family and devoted his medical career to serving or Divorce? Hurting? Angry? Feel helpless? Retrouvaille the poor. He was also a medical school professor and a pioneer is a lifeline for troubled marriages. Since 1977, over 40,000 in the field of biochemistry whose research led to the discovery marriages saved. Couples learn the tools to rediscover of insulin as a cure for diabetes. each other and heal their marriage. 100% confidential. Moscati regarded his medical practice as a lay apostolate, a min- When: Dec. 6-8, 2019 Where: Dakota Ridge Best Western istry to his suffering fellowmen. Before examining a patient or Hotel, Eagan, MN Contact: [email protected] engaging in research, he would place himself in the presence of More Info: http://www.tcr-mn.org God. He encouraged his patients to receive the sacraments. Dr. Moscati treated poor patients free of charge, and he would often The Future of Christianity in the Middle East send someone home with an envelope containing a prescription Archbishop Warda: Christianity and a 50-lire note. has been in the Middle East for When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 1906, Dr. Moscati evacuated 2,000 years. The origin of Christi- a nursing home in the endangered area, personally moving the frail and infirm patients to safety minutes before the roof of the anity is here. St. Paul, St. Thomas, building collapsed. He also served beyond the call of duty dur- St. Peter — they were all in the ing the 1911 cholera epidemic and treated some 3,000 soldiers Middle East. The whole Gospel during World War I. started here. Moscati was outspoken in his opposition to the unfair practices I do believe that the cause of all the trouble and of nepotism and bribery that often influenced appointments at violence is forgiveness. This troubled Middle that time. He could have pursued a brilliant academic career, East needs reconciliation and forgiveness, and taken a professorial chair, and devoted more time to research, we [Christians] are the people of forgiveness, of but he preferred to continue working with patients and to train reconciliation. We have to be here to set an ex- interns. ample that despite all the atrocities and all the Giuseppe Moscati died in 1927 at forty-six years old, was beati- persecution, we are able to say, “We love you, fied in 1975, and declared a by Pope John Paul II in 1987. His feast day is November 16. we forgive you. Let’s start life again together. Let’s start the dialogue of life again together.” So the cure for the Middle East is Jesus Christ, Want to know all about the KNIGHTS OF and we are the ones who must carry Jesus Christ COLUMBUS? -- Check out their new web- to the people. site -- http://kofc.org/en//index.html – -Chaldean Catholic Archbishop Bashar Matti Warda we’ll put together with lots of video clips of Erbil, Iraq and information. – Fr. John