Fourth Sunday of Easter May 12, 2019 Welcome to St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church page 2 FROM FR. MIKE’S DESK PARISH INFORMATION have noticed when the cremation society advertises its Fall/Winter/Spring Office Hours I services on TV they have survivors talking about the Monday-Thursday………………………………………..…….8:00 am-5:00 pm Friday …………………………………………………..…………...... 8:00 am-4:00 pm “celebration of life” of the deceased person. One woman says that when she dies she doesn’t want anyone standing over her Staff Contact Information coffin crying; instead she wants a celebration of her life. Every PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR STAFF & PARISH COUNCIL time I see these ads I am reminded of how sad death is without PHONE NUMBERS AND EMAIL the promise of eternal life. I am not necessarily certain that I Website……………………………………………www.mystjoes.org want anybody celebrating my life, but I want a gathering of Parish Office…………………………………………………………..…..651- 784-3015 faithful who will encourage each other in the idea that we will (phone monitored 24 hours a day) see each other again. Parish Fax.…………………………………………………………...…….651-784-3699 This is the core of the Christian life, and although this idea has E-mail……………. …………………………[email protected] not always been serviced well by some of the faithful, it is the Bulletin Submissions: by Tuesday morning to only good reason that the faith still exists two thousand years [email protected] after Christ. There are those who know that we have an eternal Prayer Network, Barb Uschold Anderson...... 651-784-3015 x 112 life, but get caught into the idea that given the fact that there is Or email [email protected] a heaven and a hell (and purgatory besides) that there will be Parish Nurse Ministry Valerie Berwald………….……………………………………...651-784-3015 x116 some of us who just do not make it. I have heard some funeral Or email [email protected] homilies in which the priest reminds people to pray for the Sacramental Celebrations deceased because without their prayers the dead person my Weekend Mass Schedule never make it out of purgatory. I think it is fairly easy to get 5:00 pm Saturday/8:30 and 10:00 am Sunday caught up by this idea and begin to reflect more negatively on the impending future. We can suffer our own brokenness and Daily Mass Schedule begin to think heaven is only for the best people (the saints) Monday: Word and Communion………….………………………...8:30 am while the rest of us, even though we are doing our best, just are Tuesday: Mass ..…………………………………………………………..……...6:30 pm going to struggle into eternal life. Wednesday: Mass …………………………………………………………..….8:30 am Thursday: Mass……………………………………………...………..…..….….8:30 am The earliest of Christians, being startled and delighted with the 1st Thursday of the month: Mass……………..……………………...6:30 pm resurrection of Jesus Christ had a much different view of what Friday: Mass ………………………………………………………………..……….8:30 am would happen to them at death. They concentrated on the idea Reconciliation of the resurrection of the body. Jesus is the first-born of the 3:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday or by appointment dead and all who belong to him will follow in his new life. Rosary The stories we are hearing in these weeks after Easter are all Every Wednesday in Historic Church after 8:30 am Mass about the bodily appearance of Jesus. My favorite of the stories Every Saturday at 4:15 pm before Mass is where Jesus asks if they have anything to eat. This is a real connection to a living body. I think the ancient Christians were Address concentrating on the true message of Jesus’ death and 171 Elm Street, Lino Lakes MN 55014 resurrection. It would be good for us to recover that mentality and not worry too much about where we will be spending eternity. After all it’s all in God’s hands. ST. JOSEPH’S CEMETERY St. Joseph’s Cemetery We try to keep our cemetery looking beautiful and inviting. The Cemetery Committee has removed many of the arrangements that have become unsightly. Any other small decorations, (balloons, pinwheels, stuffed animals, statuettes, toys etc.) must be placed on the monument/marker or in the pots. Since we are moving into lawn mowing season, we will be removing and discarding the following items starting on May 13: cut or artificial flowers, glass containers and unacceptable pots or plantings, small objects left or attached to the ground that may get caught in the mower. One (1) plant stand on either side of the monument or one (1) ornamental pot hanger is allowed at the base of the monument. Perpetual Care As we remember and pray for those who have died we also need to provide for the care of the place they are buried. Please consider making a contribution for the perpetual care of St. Joseph’s Cemetery; please mark your contribution accordingly. Cremation and conventional graves, as well as columbarium niches are available. Please call the church office for more information. Memorial Day Mass Our parish community will gather for Mass on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27 at 9:15 am by the flag pole. The Mass will be followed by a brief military service. You are welcome to bring lawn chairs or a blanket to sit on. In case of inclement weather, the Mass will be held in the Historic Church. Fourth Sunday of Easter page 3 FAITH FORMATION At St. Joseph of the Lakes this Week Sunday, May 12 Faith Formation 2019-2020 Coffee & Donuts in the Great Hall After Masses The St. Joe’s staff are busy updating the Faith Formation Sunday Masses 8:30 am & 10:00 am programs as well as hiring new staff! Program information and Monday, May 13 registration will start in the early part of July 2019. We will Pastoral Care Commission in Rooms 107-108 10:00 am send out emails, post the link to register on our website and Spirit Alive in the Worship Space 7:00 pm Facebook page and you will also receive a letter in the mail regarding registration and all the new information for our Tuesday, May 14 programs for the upcoming year. Instrumental Ensemble in Worship Space 5:30 pm Boy Scout Troop 236 in the Great Hall 6:00 pm Roar! Life is Wild CCW Meeting in St. Joseph Hall 7:00 pm God is Good AA in Room 2 7:30 pm Vacation Bible Camp June 24-28 from Wednesday, May 15 9:00 am—12:00 noon Choir in Worship Space 7:00 pm Baptism Preparation in Rooms 105-106 7:00 pm Register Online at MYSTJOES.ORG Thursday, May 16 We’ll explore God’s goodness and celebrate a ferocious faith Tops in Room 23 8:30 am that powers you through this wild life. Kids aged preschool Girl Scouts in Rooms 1, 3, 5 & 7 6:00 pm (able to use the bathroom on their own) through 6th grade are Girl Scouts in Room 9 6:30 pm invited to join us at Roar VBC! We travel through stations that Centering Prayer in Rooms 107 & 108 7:00 pm reinforce relevant Bible points and immerse kids in new adventures. Cost: $40 per participant and includes packed Friday, May 17 Girl Scouts in Rooms 5 & 7 6:00 pm mornings of supervised fun, friends, food, faith, crafts, activities, music, and more! Cost also includes a Roar Life is Sunday, May 19 Wild—God is Good theme t-shirt, Bible Buddy Tags and Bible Graduation Breakfast in the Great Hall After 10:00 am Mass Discovery Trinkets. If you have questions please contact Kelly Sunday Masses 8:30 am & 10:00 am Thurmes at [email protected] or 651.784.3015.
Hey Teens! SUMMER FESTIVAL Join the VBC Volunteer Team! It's so much fun! If you are finishing 6th grade or older, please complete the volunteer Summer Festival Key Volunteers form online at www.mystjoes.org. Plans are well underway for the 2019 St. Joseph Summer Festival. A few key volunteer needs have been identified for YOUTH MINISTRY this year’s event. If you are interested and willing to help with any of these key roles please contact Last Chance to Register!!!! [email protected], Maggie Arnevik at 763.434.8591 or the parish office at 651.784.3015. Training Summer is quickly approaching and the opportunity to register for Extreme Faith Camp and Summer Stretch is quickly and support will be provided for these positions. coming to a close! Final registration deadline for both youth Dining Room Volunteer Coordinator events is on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Don’t let your child This person will work with the chicken dinner coordinators and miss out on these wonderful opportunities: will help coordinate preparing the dining room before the Summer Stretch is a great opportunity for your middle school festival and what’s happening in the Great Hall dining room on child to stretch their volunteer muscles and have a great time festival Sunday. This person will assist with shift changes to while doing it!! This is a week long program in which we help ensure smooth transition for dining room volunteers. in our local community doing various service projects, and then in the afternoon we go out to various fun locations like Festival Grounds Lighting Coordinator Bunker Beach and Nickelodeon Universe. This year Summer This person works with volunteers on Friday evening/Saturday Stretch is June 10—14. morning to set up lighting in the big tent and on St. Joe’s Avenue. Extreme Faith Camp is a week long overnight camp on the shores of Maple Lake where kids get to drop their phones, Mark your calendar now! grab their friends and experience the fun of camp! This week Summer Festival Saturday/Sunday August 10 and 11 of camp is open to anyone in grades 6-8 during the 2018/2019 school year. If you are a High School student you are invited “We must always walk in the presence of the Lord, to be part of the high school leadership team. Cost is $400 per in the light of the Lord, always trying to live in an Teen. irreprehensible way .” - Pope Francis May 12, 2019 page 4 OPEN POSITIONS AT ST. JOSEPH OF THE LAKES MASSES FOR THE WEEK St. Joseph of the Lakes has two position openings at this time. Monday, May 13 8:30 am Word & Communion Director of Adult/Family Formation Ministries and Evangelization: Tuesday, May 14 This is a full-time position. The employee will develop a comprehensive range of 6:30 pm Harold Granger † programming and ministry that enriches the faith life of parish adults and families Wednesday, May 15 that reflects the mission and vision of St. Joe’s. Responsibilities include the 8:30 am † oversight, development and management of Family Faith Formation programs and Thursday, May 16 coordination of other Faith Formation department programs and staff. This includes 8:30 am † the oversight of RCIA, parish Evangelization and Baptism prep. Requirements: Friday, May 17 Bachelor’s Degree (Masters Preferred) in Religious Education, theology or related 8:30 am † field, minimum of 5 years of professional experiences in Faith Formation or Saturday, May 18 equivalent areas of experience. To apply, please submit a letter of interest and 5:00 pm † resume to St. Joseph of the Lakes, Attn: Amy Moore, Parish Administrator, either by Sunday, May 19 mail, or email: [email protected] Deadline: May 31, 2019. 8:30 am People of the Parish 10:00 am John † & Ester Tschida † Coordinator of Faith Formation Age 3 – Kindergarten and Adaptive Learning Ministries Gr 1-10: This is a part-time position. The employee will coordinate the Early Childhood Sunday Program, age 3-Kindergarten, coordinate Children’s Liturgy of the Word, as well as provide support and assistance during Faith Formation programs on Mondays E EMEMBER IN and Wednesdays in the areas of discipline, adaptive learning and other. Must be W R available Sunday mornings, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Requirements: OUR PRAYERS Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, general Education or related field, background in working with children and adults in an educational setting. To apply, Dorothy Biehn, Heidi Bianconi, Lucia Maki, Mary Palony, Jill Quinalt, Linda please submit a letter of interest and resume to St. Joseph of the Lakes, Attn: Amy Lou, Mae Knight, Kris Chef, Jim Moore, Parish Administrator, either by mail, or email: Michaels, Christine Olkives, Janet [email protected] Deadline: May 31, 2019. Michaels, Tom Olsen, Fr Al Svobodny, Lorraine Miller, Rob Bleckinger, Ron STEWARDSHIP MESSAGE Sprague, Liz Kreger, Donald Swenby, Bill Frischmon, Christine Matushak, Jo Paul and Barnabas encountered both violent rejection and joyful Thor, Dawn Wolowicz, Nancy Beggin, acceptance of the message that they preached. We, too, may meet with mixed Karna Koepke, Mary Trombley, Paul reactions when we use our gifts in the service of God. But, the Gospel assures us, the Toetschinger, Loretta Toetschinger reward for those who follow faithfully is eternal life. Hunt, MaryAnn Clarke, and the many living with long term health challenges.
WEEKLY READINGS *Please note that due to many requests, names will remain on the prayer list for Week of May 12, 2019 about three weeks from the time of the Sunday: Acts 13:14, 43-52/Ps 100:1-2, 3, 5 [3c]/Rv 7:9, 14b-17/Jn 10:27-30 request and then reviewed again based Monday: Acts 11:1-18/Ps 42:2-3, 43:3, 4 [cf. 3a]/Jn 10:1-10 on need. Tuesday: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26/Ps 113:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 [8]/Jn 15:9-17 Wednesday: Acts 12:24--13:5a/Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6 and 8 [4]/Jn 12:44-50 RECENTLY DEPARTED Thursday: Acts 13:13-25/Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25 and 27 [2]/Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33/Ps 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11ab [7bc]/Jn 14:1-6 Alice Kast † Saturday: Acts 13:44-52/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [3cd]/Jn 14:7-14 Doris Kirsch † Next Sunday: Acts 14:21-27/Ps 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13 [cf. 1]/Rv 21:1-5a/Jn 13:31- 33a, 34-35 KC’S CALENDAR ©LPi 5/6 Kim Carlson, $20 Don Julio Gift Certificate; 347 5/7 Paul Boschert, $10; 228 5/8 Cheryl Klempka, $10; 94 5/9 Jake Brausen, $10; 172 5/10 Ann Sheldon, Chomonix Golf Package; 397 5/11 Bea Michaels, $10; 351 5/12 Mary Ann Lund, $25 Shell Gift Card; 79 May 12, 2019 page 5 COMMUNITY LIFE After Masses this Weekend CCW Candy Making Coordinator The Knights of Columbus will be handing out gifts after Do you like to make candy? The CCW is looking for an Masses this Mother’s Day weekend to all Mothers as a small experienced candy maker to coordinate our November token of our thanks for all you do for your families and Christmas Bazaar candy making. In addition to candy making St. Joseph of the Lakes. knowledge, this person should have organizational and leadership abilities. The duties include planning, shopping for Blood Pressure Screening ingredients, coordinating other volunteers, weighing/ The parish nurse, Valerie Berwald is holding Blood Pressure packaging/pricing candy as well as the actual candy making. screenings after Mass TODAY Sunday, May 12 in Room 108. Recipes are provided. Candy sales are a major fundraiser, This is a great way to keep an eye on your health! therefore, an important part of our annual Christmas Bazaar. CCW Meets on Tuesday, May 14 These proceeds support CCW ministries. If interested or would It’s our last CCW meeting until September! We are meeting like more information about this volunteer position, please on Tuesday, May 14 in St. Joseph Hall at 7:00 pm. We will contact Catherine Elliott at [email protected] or Cathy McCarty at 651.784.3164. have nominations and elections of any new officers willing to serve, a short business meeting and a light meal provided by Our previous coordinator, Catherine Elliott, is stepping down. the CCW. We would like to thank Catherine for her years of service. Her
We are looking for a vice president and a secretary to serve organizational skills and candy making knowledge will be one or two year terms. We would also like to add two funeral greatly missed. lunch ministry team leaders. Please plan to attend this meeting Theology on Tap to meet other women of the parish and see where you might be Theology on Tap is back for the summer!!! Our young willing to use your time and talents to serve others. Blessings, professionals are kicking off our first event on Monday, May Jan Meyer, CCW President. 20 at the Green Mill in the Blaine Village. Join us for a social from 6:30 to 7:00 pm and then stick around with a beer and a Baptism Preparation Class—Date Change! talk on "Why do Catholics have Sacraments?". This event is The next Baptism preparation session will be held on open to anyone ages 18-35 (Must be 21 to drink) and is open to Wednesday, May 15 at 7:00 pm. Please call Andi at Catholics and non Catholics alike! 651.784.3015 to register for this class. Driver Safety Class The Festival Committee Needs Your Help For drivers 55 years or older attend driver safety class taught Thursday, May 16 following the State of Minnesota guidelines and receive 10% Grand Raffle ticket packets for the 2019 Summer Festival will off on auto insurance. Our next class will be held at St. Joseph be prepared for distribution on Thursday, May 16. This of the Lakes Catholic Church on Saturday June 1 beginning at process requires many hands. All parishioners are welcome 9:00 am. The cost for first time is $20 and the refresher class is and your help is greatly appreciated. We will start at $15 per person. To register, or have questions answered, 6:00 pm in Room 101 but come when you can as late arrivals contact Tammy or Gary Lincoln at 651.494.3943. are welcome! A light supper and refreshments will be served. For more information contact the parish office. Grab a Knights of Columbus friend to join you or come make a new one! We want to thank everyone who contributed items for the White Earth Indian Reservation. Thanks to Joann & Ray Graduation Mass Macheledt, Jean & Don Hohn and Ted Brausen for loading Graduation Mass is Sunday, May 19 at 10:00 am. All high contributed items at Zion Lutheran Church along with Ron school and college graduates are invited for a special blessing Rausch & sons Nathan & Andrew, Sam Alt, Tanis Gorton & and to join us for a reception breakfast in the Great Hall. his father Chris and Cade Rutz for loading all items at St. Joseph Church and to Jane & Larry Brandenburger for packing Prison Ministry-Open the Door of Your Heart! up items at Lino Lakes Elementary School. Special thanks to How is the Holy Spirit calling to you? Perhaps it’s time to Jean, Don and Ray for delivering everything on Sunday. It move out of your ‘comfort zone’ into a ministry which can be takes a whole community to deliver contributions on this large challenging and rewarding for you! St. Joe’s Prison Ministry of a scale. We can be proud of St. Joseph’s parish on reaching volunteers make regular visits to the Lino Lakes Prison. Each out to help others. week on Tuesdays the RCIA process and/or Catholic Studies Dismas program is offered to the inmates. If you have interest Holy Land Tour—November 4-13, 2019 in assisting in this ministry, be sure to join us next week at the St. Joe’s is taking a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, and there are 5 pm or 8:30 am liturgies. Deacon Clarence Shallbetter, who only 6 spots left! Our chaplain for the trip is Father Bob Hazel. has been involved in the Archdiocesan Prison Ministry for Father Bob is a priest of the Archdiocese and has experience in several years will speak with us. Or contact Barb Uschold spiritually leading groups to the Holy Land. Pick up a brochure Anderson at the parish office for more information at with more information in the office or contact Gizzy Miko for 651.774.3015. more details.