My Two Cents by Fr. Don Braukmann St. Philip’s Church Thank you to all who are contributing to the ministry of the www.stphilipsbemidji.org on the campus of Bemidji State University this weekend. Donations are always Parish Staff welcome and this weekend a special envelope was in our stewardship boxes for the Pastor: Fr. Chuck Huck ext. 102 Newman. Newman ministry is very fluid as students come and go. This year we are

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Don Braukmann ext. 108 working with students to help them grow in their prayer life, form community on

Deacon/Bookkeeper: campus, and make connections between their faith and the moral/political issues of the Deacon Kermit Erickson ext. 103

Parish Administrator: day. Again, thank you to all who help make this ministry possible. Terry Jones ext. 106 Another thank you goes to those who were part of the hour of prayer at the Director of Music & Liturgy: ext. 104 Planned Parenthood office in Bemidji the weekend. Your silent witness and prayer

Director of Preschool & Elementary Faith give proud testimony to the dignity of every human life no matter how inconvenient. Formation/Safe Environment Coordinator: Kris Jensen 444-5849 We continue to pray for our nation. May we, as a nation, value human life to such a

Director of RCIA, Liturgical Ministries & Special Projects: degree that we stand with women in unplanned or crisis pregnancies and offer them a Robb Naylor ext. 118 true choice…life! Director of Youth Ministry/Middle & High School Faith Formation: Bishop Michael Hoeppner will be at St. Philip’s on Tuesday, Oct. 21st at 7 PM as Paula DeClusin ext. 107

Events Coordinator: part of his tour around the Diocese speaking on the importance of family life as part of Susan Lucas ext. 105 the Year of Marriage our diocese is celebrating. Everyone is welcome. Secretary: Tammy Johnson ext. 100 Next weekend we host a Koinonia retreat in the parish. The word Koinonia

Facility Maintenance Supervisor: Larry Mack means “community” and the weekend experience helps those attending to grow in faith

Maintenance Support Staff: and in relationship with each other. The weekend is for adults and is held at St. Greg Allen Jim Shaw Philip’s. You go home to your own bed each night (Friday/Saturday). Koinonia begins

Retired Priest in Residence: this Friday night, Oct. 17th so be sure to call the parish office by NOON on Monday, Msgr. Bill Mehrkens Oct. 13th to register or for more info. Brochures are also available in the narthex.

St. Philip’s School Staff Teacher, author and neighbor, Peter A. Marino, has completed a book entitled,

Principal: “Six Mice in a Steeple” and is available for a free will offering in the parish office. 100% Carol Rettinger 444-4938

School Secretaries: of the funds raised will go toward the faith formation of our children. Thank you, to Maggie McCalip Denise Kern Mr. Marino for his generosity!

Sister Parishes October is the “Month of the Rosary.” Just a reminder that the Rosary is prayed

St. Charles Pennington as a community five times during the course of the week in the chapel at St. Philip’s. Saturday at 4:00 PM (Fishing Opener to Labor Day) All are welcome each time it is prayed. Sunday mornings at 8:35 AM the Knights of

Holy Spirit Newman Center Columbus host the praying of the Rosary. At 10:15 AM the “Rosary for Peace” is BSU/NWTC Sunday at 7:00 PM, Tuesday at 5:30 PM prayed. On Tuesday nights at 7:30 PM as part of “Marian Devotions.” Wednesday (School year only) 1701 Birch Lane NE 218-444-4762 mornings after the school Mass (around 9:25 AM). And Saturday’s at 8:05 before the

Diocese of Crookston 8:30 AM Mass.

Victim Assistance Coordinator: Traditional Morning Prayer is prayed as a community in the chapel at 8:05 each Louann McGlynn 218-281-7895 Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning. [email protected]

St. Philip’s Clothing Depot Your Parish Representatives:

218-444-3835 Parish Council Members: Wanda Baumgartner, Clark Chambers, Kevin Erpelding, Anita Froelich, Gary Gregg, Mike Tuesday through Saturday Headlee, Jodi Maki, Brent Rud, Theresa Wilander 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM Manager: Finance Council Members: Nick Berg, Eileen Bretschneider, Jeff Cwikla, Claude Sand, Shannon Schmitt

Norma Himmelright School Council Members: Bill Maki, Jaclyn Bergerson, Roben Beyer, Debra Carlson-Doom, Tiffany Fankhanel, Laura Schwindt

Trustees: Joann Gardner, Hank Krigbaum

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

Monday, October 13 8:05 AM Morning Prayer (Chapel) 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Adoration (Chapel) 3:30 PM Girl Scouts (Social Hall) 6:30 PM KC Mtg (Social Hall, Church)

Tuesday, October 14 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM Adoration (Chapel) 3:15 PM Little Flowers (Social Hall) 6:30 PM School Council (St. Kateri) 7:00 PM Men’s Basketball (Gym) 7:30 PM Marian Devotions (Chapel)

MASS INTENTIONS Wednesday, October 15 For October 13 - October 19 8:05 AM Morning Prayer (Chapel) 9:30 AM Rosary for Schools (Chapel) 12:00 PM Finance Council (St. Kateri) Monday, October 13: Thursday, October 16 8:30 AM Mass: +Jeffrey Shouts 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM Adoration (Chapel) 6:30 PM KC Mass: +Ted Anglesburg 1:30 PM St. Jude’s Circle Mtg (St. Kateri) Tuesday, October 14: 5:00 PM Band Practice (Church) 12:10 PM Mass: +Jeannette Porter 7:00 PM Prayer & Praise (Chapel) 5:30 PM Mass (Newman): Special Intentions for the Friday, October 17 Swedmark Family Koinonia Retreat Wednesday, October 15: 8:05 AM Morning Prayer (Chapel) 8:40 AM Mass: +Willard Bahr No Adoration Today

Thursday, October 16: Saturday, October 18 7:00 AM Mass: +Roger Schmickle Koinonia Retreat 10:15 AM Anointing Mass (Baker Park): +Lyle Dosmann 4:30 PM Reconciliation (Chapel) 10:30 AM Communion Service (Havenwood) Sunday, October 19 Friday, October 17: Koinonia Retreat 8:30 AM Mass: Special Intentions for Al & Lois Remick 8:35 AM Rosary for Peace (Chapel) Saturday, October 18: 10:15 AM Rosary for Peace (Chapel) 8:30 AM Mass +Lynn Blumenshein 5:30 PM Mass: +Lenore Aschauer

Sunday, October 19: 7:30 AM Mass: +Helene Ovsak 9:00 AM Mass: For the People 11:00 AM Mass: Special Intentions for SG 7:00 PM Mass (Newman): +Steve Johnson

A NOTE TO ADORERS: There will be no adoration in the Eucharistic Chapel on Friday, October 17 due to Koinonia. Thanks!

Bible Readings for the Week of October 13 ~ October 19

Monday, Oct 13: Wednesday, Oct 15: Friday, Oct 17: Sunday, Oct 19: Gal 4:22-24,26-27,31-5:1 Gal 5:18-25 Eph 1:11-14 Is 45:1,4-6 ●Ps 113:1b-5a,6-7 ●Ps 1:1-4, 6 ●Ps 33:1-2,4-5,12-13 ●Ps 96:1,3-5,7-10 ●Lk 11:29-32 ●Lk 11:42-46 ●Lk 12:1-7 ●Thes 1:1-5b ●Mt 22:15-21 Tuesday, Oct 14: Thursday, Oct 16: Saturday, Oct 18: Gal 5:1-6 Eph 1:1-10 2 Tm 4:10-17b ●Ps 119:41,43-45,47-48 •Ps 98:1-6 ●Ps 145:10-13, 17-18 ●Lk 10:1-9 •Lk 11:37-41 •Lk 11:47-54 INFORMATION & ACTIVITIES

BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS YEAR OF MARRIAGE CALENDAR OF EVENTS Parents or prospective parents who wish to a DIOCESE OF CROOKSTON b present a child for Baptism are asked to attend a baptism preparation class. October 24-26, 2014: “Til Death Do Us Part” Men’s (Widowers) Retreat, Diego House, Crookston, MN The next session will be on November 2. Please call the parish office at 444-4262 to Watch for details on each event as the event date approaches.

register, or for more information. Sponsored by the Diocese of Crookston Office of the New Evangelization.

St. Philip’s Catholic Community welcomes through the waters of baptism, Ethan OUR LADY OF THE LAKES CHAPTER Robert Hemstad, son of Matthew Hemstad OF MAGNIFICAT & Marisa Mullan. May he be filled with the St. Agnes , Walker, MN Holy Spirit! OCTOBER MAGNIFICAT BREAKFAST

St. Philip’s extends condolences to the Saturday, October 25, 2014

families of Peter Rutten (Brother of 8:30 – 9:00 AM - Registration & Fellowship Jean Olderman, Marian Drauden, and 9:00 AM - Breakfast followed by Speaker: Dotty Forrest), Eugene Selzler (brother Gerri Majcin of St. Agnes Parish, Walker of Marian Evans), and Celestine Lahr. May they find rest and peace, & may their families find **Meal reservations & pre-payment required comfort in God’s love. by October 18. Flyers are available in the Narthex. MARRIAGES & BANNS ~ Please join us in praying for all newly married couples & those LOW-GLUTEN HOSTS AVAILABLE

preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony: We have low-gluten hosts, as authorized by the US Bishops Conference, available for those persons Michael Schmitt & Frances Liebl who suffer from celiac disease or wheat allergies. Exchange of Vows on November 1, 2014 Please inform the priest of your special need well before Mass begins. Chad St. Germain and Kathryn Farnsworth Exchange of Vows on November 15, 2014

Michael Alberg and Trudi Dahl ST. JUDE’S CIRCLE MEMBERS Exchange of Vows on December 31, 2014 St Jude's Circle ladies will meet on Thursday, Jared May and Kristen Huewe October 16, at 1:30 pm in the St. Kateri Room. Exchange of Vows on September 19, 2015 Reading the prayer will be Pauline Shouts. Co- Hostesses will be Mary Rindahl and Bev Kraft. Any Ben Carleton & Laura Eaton ladies of the parish are welcome to join us for Exchange of Vows on October 10, 2015 prayer and fellowship.

Week #14 Contributions Fiscal Year to Date (Week #14): Stewardship (received the weekend of 10/05/2014) Amount Contributed of Financial Envelopes $ 15,222.00 Envelopes $ 214,903.43 EFT Envelopes $ 5,357.50 Loose Plate $ 16,529.40 Resources: Loose Plate $ 886.53 Children’s $ 747.16 Children’s $ 61.30 Total $ 232,179.99 Fiscal Year July 1, 2014 ~ Total $21,527.33 (100.57% of budget)

June 30, 2015 Stewardship: A Habit of the Heart.

Adult Volleyball Open Gym

Thursday nights, 8-10 PM St. Philip’s School Gym Although Minnesota abortion statistics Open to everyone, come play and meet for 2013 have been reported as down new people! Some experience with overall, abortions are up at Planned Volleyball will be helpful. Parenthood: Planned Parenthood of MN, Contact Annette Larson ND & SD reports 4,370 abortions with any questions 218-242-1291 performed in 2013 – an increase in 453 or [email protected] abortions from 3,917 reported in 2012. Source: Minnesota Department of Health: Full report at: www.health.state.mn.us/divs/chs/abrpt/2013abrpt.pdf

MEN’S BASKETBALL!! PLANNED PARENTHOOD of Bemidji

Men’s basketball will be starting this Tuesday evening, Open Hours: Tuesdays 11 am to 6 PM; Wednesdays Noon to 6 PM; Fridays 9 AM to 2 PM. October 7 in the St. Philip’s gym from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Any interested players “And let us not be weary in well doing; for in due can simply show up, or if you have season we will reap if we faint not.” questions you can call Charlie at - Galatians 6:9 766-0547.

ATTENTION SNOWBIRDS!

There’s a chill in the air, and with that means many of FALL FESTIVAL 2014 our parishioners are thinking about heading to their winter residences. If you are leaving and would like All silent auction winners have been notified since the to receive the bulletin, please call the Parish Office Fall Festival. If you have auction items to be picked up with your winter address as well as the dates you will yet, please do so at your earliest convenience. There be gone. are still several certificates, baskets and items to be

Also, be sure to inform Robb Naylor if you are a claimed. Do so at the Parish Office (door #1) on any liturgical minister, so he doesn’t schedule you when weekday from 8:30 to 5:00. Questions? Call Tammy you aren’t in the area. or Sue at 444-4262. Thanks!

PARISH MISSION IN KELLIHER St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Kelliher will be hosting a parish mission presented by Redemptorist Father Vic Karls from Liguori, Missouri The dates for the mission are November 2-5, 2014 with daily Mass in the morning and an evening preaching session each evening at St. Patrick’s at 7:00 PM. This is an ideal opportunity to take some time out and have a spiritual renewal with an excellent and inspirational speaker.

People from all faiths are welcome to join us at St. Patrick’s each evening as well as the hospitality afterwards. Mark your calendars and plan to attend any or all of the evenings. For more information, please call the parish office in Kelliher, at 218-647-8392.

Cursillo 2015…Treat yourself to 3+ days with God!

Curisllo is a gathering of men and women on separate weekends to spend some time taking stock of where we are at with God, with those we love, and with ourselves. begins on a Thursday night and ends on Sunday afternoon. Yes, that is quite a commitment, but it is also a commitment you will never regret! During Cursillo there is time for prayer, talks, discussion, food and fun. The talks emphasize the meaning of grace, the sacraments, the Mass and the nature and need for prayer. The Men’s Crusillo weekend is set to start Thursday night, February 26th and will end Sunday afternoon, March 1st. Fr. Don is the spiritual director for the Men’s weekend. The Women’s Cursillo weekend runs from Thursday, March 19th-March 22nd. Both are held at Sand Hill Bible Camp six miles south of Fosston. See Fr. Chuck or Fr. Don for more information and/or to register! Please keep these children and their families in your prayers as they prepare for the Sacrament of First Reconciliation

Ephram Victor Boucher Andrew Hendricks Elena Sue Peterson Nyla M. Brower Philip Jacob Hodapp Selena Pollock Elizabeth Marian Buxton Jaiden Karas Luke Ronald Rud Kaden Marie Columbus William Elliott Koch Mollie Rupp Dawson Degelder Eleanor Kordiak Katherine Selby Carter Derby Jonathan Krava Shea Jean Omega Benjermen Anden Desrosier Lily Larson Amelia Skala Sibley Downs Bo Lauderbaugh Brody Smith Mikayla Mae Dreyer Maximilian Christopher Louvar Ellie Jean Solheim Mateja Jean Dreyer Dylan Michael Lundin Jade Tenney Elexa Eklund Samuel Arthur Maus Julianna Sylvia Tollefson Joseph David Fankhanel Addison Rose McCrady Olivia Darlene-Dora Tollefson Carson Fisher Lucy Mischke Rocky Vincenzo James Vigilanti Aurora Rose Frank Gary Morehart Logan Mae Westrum Anna Grace Frenzel Samantha Jo Nistler Adair Wizner Aubrie K. Grace Morgan Nyhusmoen Abigail Yerbich Zoey Headlee Sullivan Eugene Okerlund Elizabeth Joan Violet Youso

ST. PHILIP’S SCHOOL

October 11-12

† Yum, yum! The Parent Association’s annual Pie Sale is now in process. Orders for the pastries will be taken through October 24, with delivery dates of November 17 & 18. These delicious desserts are perfect for the holidays.

† Marathon pledges / donations are due on or by Wednesday, October 15.

† The end of the first grading period is October 24. Conferences are slated for Thursday, October 30. The Conference sign up form was sent home this past week.

† This week’s school Mass will be led by Mrs. Hinners’ second graders and their 5th grade prayer partners. Please join us.

† We will hold a C.A.P. (Caring About People) Day on Wednesday, October 15. On this day, students may wear a hat or cap during school by contributing $1.00 to our selected project “Homes for our Troops”. This organization provides adapted homes and/or specialized items for severely injured veterans.

† There will be NO SCHOOL on Thursday and Friday, October 16 & 17. Enjoy Fall.

† Our Noah’s Ark program is looking for a couple of additional adult or college-age students to assist with this afterschool child care program. Please contact Carol Rettinger at 444-4938 if you are interested. Thanks.

† Get Safe Environment Certified now. Go to www.crookston.org and follow the Safe Environment prompts. Anyone who volunteers or works in the school needs to attain certification annually. (July 1 starts the new year of certification.)Thanks.

St. Bernard’s Church Sons of Norway

Torsk & Meatball Dinner Annual Fall Festival & Dinner Thursday, October 23 Sunday, October 19, 2014 Serving from 5 to 7 PM

Polka Mass starting at 10:30 AM Calvary Lutheran Church 2508 Washington Ave SE Dinner served from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Adults: $15 ~ Children under 12: $7 Serving Grilled garlic roast pork tenderloin, mashed potatoes with gravy, corn, coleslaw, roll, and apple crisp.

**Kids Carnival, Bake Walk, and Country Store** You are invited to the Adults: $10 Children 10 & under: $5 St. Bartholomew’s

105 Knight Ave N, Thief River Falls, MN Episcopal Church

Fall Festival Miracle Healing Service Sunday, October 25, 2014 October 18, 2014 ~ 7:00 PM 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with Damian Stayne Frybread Tacos, Bake Sale, White Elephant, Face Painting, Pumpkin Decorating, Bean Bag Toss

St. John the Baptist Church 18th St and Irvine Ave. 835 2nd Ave NW, New Brighton, MN

Prayer ~ Praise & Adoration ~ Healing

“Damian Stayne touched and healed many people in their souls and bodies in our parish. He helped us to discover Jesus’ healing power.” ~ Fr. Benedict Beddingfield, Parish RACHEL’S VINEYARD Priest of St Margaret’s, Canning Town Rachel’s Vineyard is a retreat for women or men who

FREE—ALL WELCOME are experiencing the trauma of regretting their abortion. It is a powerful weekend of healing and hope. Abortion causes more than just an emotional World Mission Sunday wound…it also causes a profound spiritual wound. The Vineyard process is supportive and non- Next weekend, October 18 & 19, is the second judgmental. It is simply a safe and sacred time for collection for The Propagation of the Faith, or World those who are hurting to open up to the Lord and be Mission Sunday. All offerings collected are destined for unburdened without fear. Many team members have a common fund of solidarity distributed in the Pope’s needed Rachel’s Vineyard themselves. name, by the Society for the Propagation of the Faith See the website: www.rvineyardmn.org or call among the missions and missionaries of the world. 763-250-9313.

UPCOMING ANOINTING MASSES

Do you know someone who is sick, anticipating surgery, under stress? During the months of October, February and June all of the Masses offered at our nursing homes will be designated as Anointing Masses. You are invited to attend and bring with you; your friend or family member to receive this powerful Sacrament of Healing. As the celebrant my heart fills with gratitude as I witness through you the power of the love of Jesus. I watched someone struggling with breathing, catch their breath, and relax; I listened as someone struggling with a terminal diagnosis said “It is now in God’s hands.” I looked on and shared the joy of someone who felt great relief as a burden of stress was lifted from her life. The 22 year old who was told 2 hours earlier she has cancer was able to relax and talk about what the next steps are for her. The parents of the baby were able to experience God’s protection come over them and their child. The Anointing of the Sick is powerful. It is a blessing to receive this Sacrament more than once in your life. It is not only for those close to death. It is a Sacrament that can heal... literally… It heals our relationship with God. It makes us right with God. Through this Sacrament God chooses to forget our sins…He grants peace and comfort. Through the prayers of the church we call forth saints and angels and the power of the Spirit to affect our lives and our attitudes. Thanks be to God for this powerful gift… High School Youth Rally

When: Thursday, October 16, 2014 We will leave St. Philip’s at 6:30 AM and return around 11:30 PM

How Much: NO COST

Where: Greenbush, MN

How: Bus or adult Chaperone

3X3 Basketball Tournament Sign up a team of 3 or join a team! Let Paula know if you are interested in the tournament or to sign up.

Thursday, Oct. 23rd NET Retreat How many times have “Reality Check” we as parents, excused our kids from school for In the world today, there are many outside sporting events, out of influences that can affect the lives of young town tournament or people. Most of what we see in the media dentist appointment? presents a false reality – truth and happiness Why NOT excuse them are distorted. This theme takes a look at how for NET retreat? the world influences the way we live our lives, and how God presents us with a new, life-giving reality.

WHO: All 7th and 8th students WHAT: NET retreat WHEN: Thursday, October 23rd 9AM-3PM. Middle School students can ride bus to and from St. Philips’ to attend Retreat. COST: No Cost and lunch is provided. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO ATTEND: Contact Paula in the Youth Office 444-4262 X107 or at [email protected] and let her know that your child will be attending. MINISTRY SCHEDULE Week of October 18 & 19

5:30 PM 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM (LifeTeen) SACRISTAN Flavia Sagedahl HELP NEEDED Mark Studer Joe Bofferding DuWayne Schwindt David Hoefer Bob McCalip Garry Anderly Terri Chmielewski Jennifer Hoefer Mark Froelich Gary Bruns USHER HELP NEEDED James Wiltse Zachary Froelich Life Teen Youth HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED Life Teen Youth Isaac Frenzel Aaron Hoefer Macey Gish Nathaniel Gourneau ALTAR SERVER Amy Frenzel Lucas Huewe Aria Gish Westin Gourneau Flavia Sagedahl Elizabeth Upgren Cory Gish Life Teen Youth LECTOR Amy Buckanaga HELP NEEDED Paul Welle Life Teen Youth INTERCESSOR Shannon Kilichowski Cynthia Haskin John Carlson Life Teen Youth Susan Burlingame Patricia Hadrava Marian Evans Life Teen Youth GREETER Bernie Schwindt Madonna Welter Jo Ann Lewis Life Teen Youth CAPTAIN HELP NEEDED Walter Schuiling Sue Lucas Karen Williams Kell Lovell Marge Seitz Mark Studer Pat Kelly Flavia Sagedahl Megan Luke Tim Lucas Kimberley Gourneau Lynn Baird HELP NEEDED Steve Pfleger Mary Paula DeClusin Germaine Cheslock HELP NEEDED Varriano Stephanie Downey EMHC Mary Dufault HELP NEEDED Brent Rud Dotty Forrest JoDee Treat HELP NEEDED Doug Gish Tony Schussman HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED Louise Gish Kathy Pfann Denise Houle Kevin Erpelding HELP NEEDED Lorie Erpelding Koinonia Koinonia Koinonia COFFEE & ROLLS No Coffee & Rolls No Coffee & Rolls No Coffee & Rolls Margaret DeMers Molly Bass Molly Bass Life Teen Band MUSICIANS Deb Bauer Jaime Kirchofner

Thanks to all of you who have turned in your completed liturgical ministry information sheets! If you have not turned yours in yet, please do so to Robb Naylor. ALL MINISTERS are asked to please call the parish office at 444-4262 or email to [email protected] by October 15 to let us know dates when you are not available to do your ministry for the month of November. Thank you!