Lumen Christi CATHOLIC COMMUNITY 2055 Bohland Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55116 Phone 651-698-5581 www.lumenchristicc.org

We are called to be the Light of Christ in the world. Mission Statement

January 29, 2017

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

— Matthew 5:3

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

WE’RE PROUD OF

HIGHLAND CATHOLIC! January 29, 2017

CALENDAR Some reflections from our liturgical ministers

“I enjoy the opportunity to be a GREETER at Lumen Sunday, January 29 Christi as it gives me the chance to meet others in our Catholic Schools Week parish that I wouldn’t otherwise meet. And I have met Music Ministry: Adult Choir at 8:30 Mass lots of nice people! So thank you, I wish I could do Faith Formation 9:00 am 2nd Fl. Classrooms more.” Jamie Flynn Catholic Schools Week Mass 10:30 am “I enjoy being a EUCHARISTIC MINISTER because I Music Ministry: Handbell Choir and School Choir at 10:30 like making a connection with people when they come Children’s Liturgy of the Word during the 10:30 Mass up to receive communion. I am so grateful to be able to Confirmation Small Groups 12:30 pm 2nd Floor worship freely as a Catholic in America. I think it is a Monday, January 30 small way of giving back, and really, it gives me so Catholic Schools Week much more!” Teri Parker-Brown Writing as a Spiritual Practice 6:30 pm 1CON “I like being a SERVER because it helps me understand HCS Band Concert 7:00 pm CH church more. I also like it because I like holding the

Tuesday, January 31 book and pouring the water for the hand washing. I Catholic Schools Week think it’s really fun.” Max Parker, Grade 5 iServe 3:00 pm CR “I like being a SERVER because I’m ’s little friend. Liturgy Committee Mtg. 6:30 pm 1CON By serving at mass, I understand things better and help the church. I think every boy and girl should get a Wednesday, February 1 chance to be a server.” Everett Parker, Grade 5 Catholic Schools Week “Being a GREETER is a great way to connect with pa- All School Mass Noon CH rishioners, and people who are new to our church. Confirmation Small Groups 4:00 pm 2nd Floor Greeters are the “first line welcomers” and new people Preschool Open House 6:45 pm Rm. 252 coming to our church may base their experience off of Adult Choir 6:30 pm CH that first smile or “hello”. This is a very important piece RCIA 6:30 pm Rm 252 of the communal Mass experience at LCCC, and I am Social Justice 7:30 pm 1CON very glad that we have people willing to provide this

Thursday, February 2 ministry!” Nic Gianino Catholic Schools Week “To be involved as a MASS COORDINATOR is an Senior Yoga 2:00 pm 1CON opportunity to personally prepare myself for the biggest st Handbell Choir 6:30 pm CH banquet you could attend--as I learned in 1 grade, the Adult Faith Formation 7:00 pm CR greatest prayer of our faith.” Barb Meyer Baptism Class 7:00 pm 1CON “By my involvement as a LECTOR, I use my God given talent for public speaking to help others hear God’s mes- Friday, February 3 sage in different ways. It also gives me a different per- Catholic Schools Week spective on the readings by proclaiming them instead of Men’s Group 6:30 am 1CON hearing them. Spending time in preparation also gives Saturday, February 4 me greater understanding and time to reflect on the mes- Confessions 3:30 pm sage conveyed.” Julie Keegstra Music Ministry: Handbell Choir at 4:30 Mass “I’ve come to realize over many years the depth, clarity Ministry Awareness: Widen the Circle and encouragement of helping to express the Word of God as a LECTOR in our Mass. It is an honor that Sunday, February 5 deepens my faith and, encourages us as a community, to Food Shelf Collection trust in our Lord” Tim Murphy Music Ministry: Adult Choir at 10:30 Mass “It means a great deal to me to be an USHER for these Families Moving Forward Arrives past nine years. I offered to become involved because Ministry Awareness: Widen the Circle my husband was an usher for several years before his death, and I wanted to continue his job. I think of him whenever I take up the collection on Sunday. It is an honor to serve in this small way. Thank you.” Valerie Whitehead LUMEN CHRISTI CATHOLIC COMMUNITY

Highland Catholic School Faith Formation

When I was a Kindergarten Teacher, at Highland Catho- Faith Formation First Thursday: February 2 at 7:00 PM. lic School, I used to love to bring my class over to the Anne Klejment from UST will share the spirituality of church. One of their favorite activities was respectfully Dorothy Day and the progress of the cause for lying on the floor near the altar and gazing up at the Ocu- Dorothy’s canonization. No registration; just come to lus, the Eye of God. It is the best perspective to take in the community room. the beautiful shape, balance and wonder of the source of light. I would highly recommend this exercise to all of Confirmation candidates begin their small group you. (It is a great way to dust the floor, too!) sessions this week and there are still opportunities to The oculus calls us to contemplate the power of God, His accompany them through their preparation by serving watchfulness and care, the never-ending circle created by as a catechist or aid in the classes on Sundays at 12:30 our school and parish community and our place in that PM or Wednesdays at 4:00 PM. Please contact Phyllis circle. in the parish office for more information. The 500 plus students of Highland Catholic School are thriving thanks to this parish community and the leader- Bible Study registration time! Little Rock Scripture ship of Fr. Paul Feela. During this upcoming Catholic Study provides both the scholarship for informed Bible Schools Week, we have much for which to be grateful. study and group reflection questions to foster faith We are blessed to have the longtime financial support of sharing. Beginning February 8, we will study the Lumen Christi Catholic Community. People are so good Gospel According to Matthew on Wednesdays at 9:00 to us in supporting Catholic education. We are blessed AM. Please contact Phyllis in the parish office to by the countless volunteers that help with daily school register. Cost of materials is $15. life: tutors, coaches, members of the Home and School Committee, Men’s Club, Swing Committee, lunch serv- ers. School Ministry Council, … I am going to get in trouble. There are too many volunteers to mention.

All of these volunteers, in addition to our marvelous staff and faculty, help shape the faith life of our students. By generously sharing their time and talents, they serve now and in the future in ways that aren’t yet revealed. What wonderful role models! I am grateful to everyone. Here are a few fun facts about Catholic Schools in the United States: 1. There are 6,525 Catholic Schools in the United States. 2. The graduation rate from Catholic High Schools is 99.0% compared to 82.5% in our public schools. 3. The percentage of 12th graders who attend a four-year college from Catholic Schools nationally is 85.7%. This is even higher in our local Catholic High Schools. The public school rate is 39.5% 4. A Gift to the Nation: Based on the average public school per pupil cost. Catholic schools provide $24 bil- lion in savings each year for the nation.

If you are interested in joining our school circle of volun- teers, please look for specific information during the Feb. 5th, Ministry Weekend. All are welcome.

God bless and Happy Catholic Schools Week!

Jane Schmidt Principal LUMEN CHRISTI CATHOLIC COMMUNITY

Vocations Community Events

Miryam Dinner, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 6:00 – 8:00 pm Argument Club for Women An event for women, ages 16 – 35, who are discerning “Do Christians Have an Obligation consecrated life, hosted by Bishop Cozzens and Fr. Da- to Participate in Politics?” vid Blume, Director of Vocations. The evening begins Tuesday, February 7, 6:00-9:00 pm with prayer, followed by dinner with consecrated wom- St. Mark’s , 2001 Dayton Ave. St. Paul The second in a series on Religious Freedom and will be en sharing their vocation testimonies. Register at debated by University of St. Thomas Law Professor Teresa www.10000vocations.org/events before February 3. Collett and Woodland Hills Church Greg Boyd. Email [email protected] or call the Professor Collett will argue in the affirmative that “participa- Office of Vocations at 651-962-6890 tion in political life is perhaps the highest form of charity,” as articulated by Pope Francis. Pastor Boyd will argue against the proposition and has recently published a book on this is- Vianney Visit, February 9 – 11 sue. The evening begins at 6:00 pm with a light meal and Thurs. registration 4:00 – 6:00 pm to Sat. 11:00 am libations, followed by introductory remarks at 6:45 pm and St. John Vianney College Seminary the debate at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $12 at the door. Vianney Visit provides high school sophomores through college age men (ages 16-24) the opportunity to take a 25rd World Day of the Sick Mass closer look and experience college seminary. Attend Saturday, February 11th at 10:00 am Mass, prayer, and spiritual conferences with SJV priests St. Charles Borromeo (St. Anthony, MN) and hear testimonies from SJV seminarians. There is no Pope Francis invites all people of goodwill to reflect on charge for the event. All meals are provided Amazement at what God has accomplished: "The Almighty has done great things for me..." (Luke 1:49) CURATIO & Order of Malta welcome those who are Team Vianney, Thursday, February 16, 5 – 8 pm sick/suffering, health care chaplains, and health care St. John Vianney College Seminary, St. Paul workers. Mass celebrated by Archbishop Bernard A. Team Vianney is a Catholic movement of men in Hebda. Special prayers, blessing with Lourdes water, 9th –12th grades in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and a reception and presentation by Professor Elizabeth Minneapolis. Events are held at Saint John Vianney Schiltz (UST), on the dignity of the human person fol- College Seminary. Meet for dinner with college semi- low Mass. Please visit www.curatioapostolate.com or narians, hear a short, dynamic talk on our Catholic faith, call 612-840-7066 for more information. Handicapped and participate in an energetic Mass with seminarians accessible. and university students. More info: 651-962-6825 or [email protected]. Breaking Bread with : Meals in the Gospels with Art Zannoni at St. Pascal Baylon Thursdays—February 9, 16 & 23, 7:00-9:00 pm Women’s Discernment Retreat with Bishop Cozzens Brioschi Hall, 1757 Conway Street, St. Paul th Saturday, February 18 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Throughout the Gospels, Jesus shares meals with a vari- Nativity of Mary Catholic Church, Bloomington. ety of people. For Jesus, a meal was a way to teach Join us to gain a deeper understanding of consecrated about the love God extending to all men and women, life! Bishop Andrew Cozzens will celebrate Mass and especially those most in need of God’s message. Jesus’ give a talk. The retreat day will include consecrated meals with the poor, sinners, and outcasts were signs of women sharing their vocation stories, along with many solidarity with those despised and rejected and were opportunities to chat and ask questions. Discover the signs of the future heavenly banquet, dining in the king- steps of discernment, learn more about yourself, and dom of God. listen to God speak to your heart. Lunch will be provid- This 3-part series will explore the meal stories in the ed. There is no retreat fee, but a free – will donation is synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) so as to welcome to cover the cost of lunch. Register online by provide participants with a better understanding of what February 15 at www.10000vocations.org/events it means to practice Christian fellowship. Emphasis will be placed on both the similarities and differences in each meal story. A free will offering will be taken. For more information contact Kim Roering at 651-774-1585,x128 or [email protected].

LUMEN CHRISTI CATHOLIC COMMUNITY

Do it. Justice Lumen Christi Justice Discipleship & Parish Life Council

Social Justice at Lumen Christi: Why Volunteer? By Marge Norman Social Justice in the Postmodern Era Because I am grateful to be a member of the Lumen Christi Catholic Community. It is here that I am able to How we define this postmodern era we live in depends listen, learn, receive inspiration to grow in faith and love much on how we have defined the modern era that for God and for my neighbors. preceded it. Is this period a continuation of the modern With so many opportunities to contribute, participate era or is it better defined because of its opposition to and share in the vibrant life that radiates through our modernity and its enlightenment approach to scientific church and school, I am willing to help wherever need- objectivity and progress? ed. That’s my commitment.

Cultural anthropologist Gerald Arbuckle S.M. suggests Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts the years of the sixties could be described as a sort of Marge. Do you feel the same? Would you be able to revolution of expressive disorder which delineated the share your gifts in some way and make a commitment end of the modern era and the beginning the for one year to a ministry at Lumen Christi. Please take postmodern. the time in the coming weeks to review the opportunities Although fifty years have passed, this revolution is still and see if there is some way you can fill the need, widen recognizable today, when considered in either anti-order the circle, and give thanks to God. or pro-order expressions. Amidst this time of crisis, other social changes with revolts against authority were at their highest. Protests, acts of conscience, violence PrimeTimers and the inevitable bloodshed were daily topics of news reporting. A veritable watershed of every revolution, PrimeTimers February Event whether sexual, civil rights, or the women’s movement, This event is open to ALL women (55 and over). all were part of the changes which riveted the sixties, No PrimeTimer membership needed. changing some of society’s attitudes into new ones, Lunch and TaylorMarie’s Style Show which naturally caused for some, the reinforcing of old Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at 11:30 ones.

Concerns for social justice were expressed at the time of Escape the winter cold and join us at Lumen Christi the Vatican II Council by the Benedictine Virgil Michel for a wonderful lunch catered by Cherokee Tavern (1888-1938) in Collegeville, MN. The hope was to find (chicken salad croissant, fruit, dessert, coffee & a remedy with liturgical prayer that was central to faith punch). formation and to social justice consciousness. Full, A great style show featuring TaylorMarie's fashions conscious and active participation in the liturgy is an will follow. Models will stroll around our tables wear- ongoing process, which stirs and empowers us to be full, ing their favorites. You can shop for your own Valen- conscious and active servants of justice. tine present!

As ministers of justice, we must risk being transformed Lunch at Lumen Christi: 11:30 every week by the experience of liturgy. We must Cost: $20.00 surrender to the rituals of the Church when she prays in Checks are payable to LCCC PrimeTimers (who are order to change our hearts, replenish our spirits, and hosting this event) and can be put in the collection send us again out into the world. basket or brought to the Lumen Christi Parish Office. Garrick Comeaux Deadline: January 31, 2017 Coordinator of Pastoral Care and Social Justice Questions? Call: Jeannie Pechmann (651) 690-3059 Sue Cunningham (651) 699-0767 Please pray for the following people who have died: ------February Registration: TaylorMarie's Style Show Donna Mulrooney Lucy Pickerign Name:______

Regina Sheehy Phone: ______

May they rest in peace with Our Risen Savior. Payment Enclosed: ______

MASS INTENTIONS FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR A Hymnal 989 Saturday 28 4:30 pm † TODAY’S READINGS Sunday 29 First Reading — You humble of the land, seek 8:30 am Lumen Christi justice and humility, and the Lord will be your 10:30 am protection (Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13). Monday 30 Psalm — Blessed are the poor in spirit; the 7:45 am †Mary Sutch kingdom of heaven is theirs! (Psalm 146). Tuesday 31 Second Reading — God chose the weak of the world, those who 7:45 am †Mary Pat McNeary count for nothing, so that whoever boasts should boast in the Lord Wednesday 1 (1 Corinthians 1:26-31). 7:45 am †Dan Swanson Gospel — Jesus taught from the mountain: Blessed are the poor in Thursday 2 spirit (Matthew 5:1-12a). 7:45 am † Friday 3 7:45 am † READINGS FOR THE WEEK Saturday 4 Monday: Heb 11:32-40; Ps 31:20-24; Mk 5:1-20 7:45 am † Tuesday: Heb 12:1-4; Ps 22:26b-28, 30-32; Mk 5:21-43 4:30 pm World Day of Prayer Wednesday: Heb 12:4-7, 11-15; Ps 103:1-2, 13-14, 17-18a; Mk 6:1-6 for Consecrated Religious Life Thursday: Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 [22-32] Sunday 5 Friday: Heb 13:1-8; Ps 27:1, 3, 5, 8b-9; Mk 6:14-29 8:30 am Lumen Christi Saturday: Heb 13:15-17, 20-21; Ps 23:1-6; Mk 6:30-34 10:30 am †Edward Cleary Sunday: Is 58:7-10; Ps 112:4-9; 1 Cor 2:1-5; Mt 5:13-16 Lumen Christi Catholic Community

2055 Bohland Ave. , St. Paul, MN 55116 651-698-5581 www.lumenchristicc.org

Pastor Highland Catholic School Fr. Paul Feela x102 2017 Bohland Ave., St. Paul, MN 55116 www.highlandcatholic.org [email protected] Jane Schmidt, Principal Please call 651-690-2477 for a tour. Staff Parish Records Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30 pm Paula Almer x108 [email protected] Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 am Monday - Saturday 7:45 am Office Manager, Communications Michaela Bisanz x117 Sacrament of Penance Saturdays at 3:30 pm or by appointment [email protected] Parish Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Maintenance Supervisor Lindell Blanchette x112 New Parishioners Registration for new parishioners is offered after all Masses the [email protected] second weekend of every month, Sept - June. Please join us!

Pastoral Care Coordinator To Find Out About Becoming Catholic Contact Phyllis Hamill-Little. Garrick Comeaux x105 [email protected] Sacramental Preparation Baptism A Baptism Preparation class for new parents is offered monthly and Faith Formation Asst. Baptisms are celebrated once a month. Contact Phyllis Hamill-Little. Jan Fuchs x119 [email protected] First Penance & Eucharist Contact Phyllis Hamill-Little. Confirmation Contact Phyllis Hamill-Little. Worship Sr. Lynore Girmscheid x116 Christian Marriage Contact Fr. Paul Feela before setting your wedding date, [email protected] at least 6 months in advance of the wedding date you would like.

Faith Formation Pastoral Visits / Communion for the Sick Contact Garrick Comeaux. Phyllis Hamill-Little x103 Contact Fr. Paul Feela [email protected] Sacraments for the Sick & Dying Anointing of the Sick At the onset of serious illness or before serious surgery. Maintenance Sacrament of the Dying (Viaticum) At the beginning of the dying process or Ron Johnson x115 after a terminal diagnosis. [email protected] Funeral Arrangements Please contact the parish office. Youth Ministry Karen Kirkhoff x120 Liturgical Ministers, Intercessions, Church Decor Contact Sr. Lynore. [email protected] Adult, Junior, Handbell Choirs, Cantors, Instrumentalists Music Contact Mary Poepping.

Mary Poepping x107 Eucharistic Adoration Located inside the Cleveland Ave. entrance. All are [email protected] invited to drop in anytime or call the Parish Office to be regularly scheduled.

Principal Parish Library Located down the main hallway from the Gathering Space. Jane Schmidt 690-2477 x106 [email protected] Prayer Line Please call 651-698-5581, x101.

Parish Director Announcements Tom Schumacher x114 Bulletin Articles are due by Thursday at noon, a week before the article is in the bulletin. E-mail texts to [email protected]. [email protected] Mass Email [email protected] by Tuesday at noon for the coming Weekend Maintenance weekend. Limit announcements to weekend events in the Gathering Area or parish- Jordan Weeks-Stephens x112 wide events in the coming week.

VIRTUS Training All adult volunteers and employees who have regular contact with youth are required to receive background checks and VIRTUS training. Contact Phyllis Hamill-Little or register at www.virtus.org. Lumen Christi Catholic Community #501600

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