MEDITATION HOLY OF GUADALUPE, QUEEN OF THE ANGELS August 30, 2020 AND MOTHER OF THE AMERICAS. WE FLY TO YOU TODAY AS YOUR BELOVED CHILDREN. WE ASK YOU TO INTERCEDE FOR US WITH YOUR SON, AS 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time YOU DID AT THE WEDDING IN CANA. God forbid, Lord! (Matthew 16:22) PRAY FOR US, LOVING MOTHER, AND GAIN FOR OUR NATION AND WORLD, AND FOR ALL OUR FAMILIES AND What a stunning reversal! You don’t confess someone LOVED ONES, THE PROTECTION OF YOUR HOLY ANGELS, as “the Son of the living God” and then turn around THAT WE MAY BE SPARED THE WORST OF THIS ILLNESS. FOR THOSE ALREADY AFFLICTED, WE ASK YOU TO and scold them (Matthew 16:16)! What could have OBTAIN THE GRACE OF HEALING AND DELIVERANCE. HEAR triggered such a strong reaction from Peter? The news THE CRIES OF THOSE WHO ARE VULNERABLE AND FEARFUL, that Jesus was going to “suffer greatly . . . and be WIPE AWAY THEIR TEARS AND HELP THEM TO TRUST. killed” by Jerusalem’s religious leaders (16:21). IN THIS TIME OF TRIAL AND TESTING, TEACH ALL OF US Of course, Peter had the purest of intentions when IN THE CHURCH TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER AND TO BE PATIENT AND KIND. HELP US TO BRING THE PEACE OF he rebuked Jesus; he couldn’t bear the thought of his JESUS TO OUR LAND AND TO OUR HEARTS. beloved Master and friend suffering such a horrible WE COME TO YOU WITH CONFIDENCE, KNOWING THAT fate. YOU TRULY ARE OUR COMPASSIONATE MOTHER, HEALTH OF THE SICK AND CAUSE OF OUR JOY. But there may also have been a deeper motive in Peter’s actions. Perhaps he was eager to preserve Jesus’ SHELTER US UNDER THE MANTLE OF YOUR PROTECTION, KEEP US IN THE EMBRACE OF YOUR ARMS, HELP US ALWAYS image as an untouchable miracle worker so that he TO KNOW THE LOVE OF YOUR SON, JESUS. AMEN. could be safe too. If he could keep Jesus from the cross, he wouldn’t have to face his own cross.

Peter had been with Jesus long enough to see that SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK being a meant risking people’s scorn and Monday, August 31 misunderstanding. It meant pouring out his life to God 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; Psalm 119:97-102; Luke 4:16-30 Tuesday, September 1 for the sake of the people around him. If Jesus was 1 Corinthians 2:10-16; Psalm 145:8-14; Luke 4:31-37 destined for the cross, then Peter might have to accept a Wednesday, September 2 similar fate. Better to shield Jesus from harm so that he 1 Corinthians 3:1-9; Psalm 33:12-15,20-21; Luke 4:38-44 Thursday, September 3 could shield himself as well. 1 Corinthians 3:18-23; Psalm 24:1-6; Luke 5:1-11 But Jesus would have none of it. So he told Peter that Friday, September 4 anyone who wanted to become like him had to take up 1 Corinthians 4:1-5; Psalm 37:3-6,27-28,39-40; Luke 5:33-39 his cross and follow in his footsteps (Matthew 16:24). Saturday, September 5 1 Corinthians 4:6-15; Psalm 145:17-21; Luke 6:1-5 It’s tempting to keep Jesus at arm’s length so that he Sunday, September 6 can’t get too close and ask too much of us. Jesus made it 33:7-9; Psalm 95:1-2,6-9; Romans 13:8-10; Matthew 18:15-20 very clear: there is a cost to discipleship. It’s not always easy to follow the Lord and obey his commandments. Prayer Requests If you or someone you know is in need of

But the glory of knowing Jesus’ love and the joy of prayers, please call or email the parish office and we will add their names to our ongoing parishioners and friends list of sharing his mercy with people far outweigh any intentions: [email protected] or call 651-224-3379. sacrifice we might have to make. Peter ultimately Also, kindly let us know when the names of people should be removed. learned this, and so can we. So take up your cross today. Try your best to follow Please pray for our parishioners and friends of St. Louis in Jesus’ path of self-giving love. Church who are sick: Paul Anderson, Peggy Anfang, Bill, Tim Brandenburger, Joyce Cole, Christy, Ginny Collins, Monty Denniston, Shirley Dufresne, Barb Arland-Frye, Greg “Lord, I don’t want to keep you at a distance. Teach me how Ennis, William F. Faulkner, Anne Hallgren, Margaret Ann to give of myself as you did.” Hennen, Lary Haupt, Sister Marie, Tom Miller, Tom Mogren, Ruth Murray, Gretchen Naegeli, Tom Nutter, Mary Bartel Reprinted with permission from The Word Among Us O’Connell, Zachary Redland, Jean Sluss, Brian Walstad, Justin Woessner.

FEATURED ON THE COVER: Details of the statue of St. with the background from 1940s. He is one of the few to have more than one feast day on the liturgical calendar (his martyrdom is celebrated on August 29), and perhaps the only besides the Blessed Virgin to have his birth celebrated as a feast day (June 24). The gospel of Mark 6:17-29 tells us of his death. Details of the closures of the animal skin he wore or even Details of the wall in the 1940s. the length and bend of toes were not too minute Note the pedestals that the for the sculptor. The statues have been in church statues were placed upon and the since 1911. John the Baptist, our patron, pray for us. Sanctuary lamp at that time.

RING OUT, O BELLS… DATE REQUEST FOR INTENTION REQUESTED BY August 31 †Liz Plunkett Memorial Friday Coffee Gang September 3 †Thomas J. Lose Birthday Memorial C.L. Mullaney September 5 †Agnes and †Jordan Ussai 61st Wedding Anniversary Memorial Anne Cohen September 6 †Thomas J. Lose and Marianne Lose Wedding Anniversary C.L. Mullaney

OPEN BELL DATES: The following dates are still open in September and October for anyone wishing to have the bells rung in memory or in honor of a loved one. September 13th, 19th-20th, 22nd, 30th. October 4th, 5th, 8th-9th, 14th-16th, 24th-25th, 28th Please call the rectory during office hours to make arrangements.

Mass Intentions Ways to Watch/Listen to Mass If You Cannot Attend Monday, August 31 World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation !During this time when attending Mass is not an option for 6:45 †Rev. Leo Tibesar, Jr. some of you, the faithful are asked to find a Mass on TV, the radio or online and make a . Where that 12:10 Father C. Hurtuk, S.M. is not an option, it would be appropriate to pray the Liturgy of Tuesday, September 1 the Hours or the Rosary. For ways to watch or listen to 6:45 John Montour, Sr. Mass, visit archspm.org/live. 12:10 †Marjorie Conn Wednesday, September 2 Archdiocesan Synod Focus Areas Announced!! 6:45 Joanne Roehl Based on the information already gathered in the Prayer and 12:10 Jennifer Underwood Listening Events, as well as the information gathered for the Thursday, September 3 St. Gregory the Great Ad Limina visit with Francis in January, and the results 6:45 †Thomas J. Lose of the Disciple Marker Index, Archbishop Hebda has discerned 12:10 †Barbara Schreiber the initial set of focus areas for the Archdiocesan Synod. Those Friday, September 4 areas will set the parameters for discussions at the deanery and parish levels: 6:45 Mark Mullaney and son Alex 12:10 Janet McCoy 1. Forming parishes that are in the service of evangelization 2. Forming disciples who know Jesus’s love and Saturday, September 5 6:45 Poor Souls in Purgatory respond to his call 3. Forming youth and young adults in and for a Church that 5:00 Constance Burke is always young Sunday, September 6 The Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Read more, watch the video of Archbishop Hebda announcing 7:00 Living and Deceased Parishioners and Friends of the topics, and stay in the loop about upcoming ways to get St. Louis Church involved at archspm.org/synod. 9:15 †Joseph Gramling 11:00 †Romuald Kondratowicz Created to Believe: Called to Motherhood –Join a group Fall 12:30 † and †Maria Paslawski 2020 Being a mom is hard and knowing you're not alone on the journey makes a huge difference! Do you sometimes wonder PARISH CALENDAR about who you are as a woman, wife, and mother? Do you August 31, September 1,3 & 5 Rosary in the Church desire strong friendships with other moms just like you? When Wednesday, September 2 Eucharistic Exposition you enter into "Created to Believe: Called to Motherhood" as Anointing of the Sick suspended until further notice part of The Cana Experience, you will more deeply know who you are in the light of your Catholic faith and be equipped with Your Mass and Bell Intentions practical tools that can be applied right away in your marriage For those wishing to reserve a Mass intention or Bell Ringing, and with your children. To find a group near you and learn please call the parish office at 651-224-3379. The stipend is $10 more about joining The Cana Experience with other mothers of per Mass. The offering for the Bells is $25. young children this Fall 2020, visit canafamilyinstitute.com or contact Cathy at [email protected]. Sidewalk Counseling Training If you can hand someone a brochure, you can help save a life! Book Discussion: He Leadeth Me by Walter Ciszek Nearly every day in the Twin Cities, an average of 31 babies September 9, 2020, 7 p.m., Virtual Event, led by St. Thomas are scheduled to be killed in the area’s four abortion More Catholic Community centers. Attend this free seminar and learn how to save these Jesuit Walter Ciszek spent 23 agonizing years in Soviet babies by peacefully reaching out in love to those entering prisons and labor camps after being captured during WWII. In abortion centers. Prayer supporters are also needed and are this book, he recalls how his utter reliance on God allowed him welcome to attend. Open to Christians of all denominations. to endure. Read the book and join us via Zoom on September 9 Thursday, October 15, 7-9 p.m., Church of St. for an in-depth discussion! !Registration is required on our ( Hall), 901 E. 90th St., Bloomington, MN website at: https://www.morecommunity.org/he-leadeth-me- 55420. Presented by Pro-Life Action Ministries. To register, discussion. After registering for the virtual discussion, we will contact [email protected] or call 651-797-6364. More email you a link to join the Zoom meeting as well as a handout information at: plam.org/events/ with questions to consider prior to the meeting. Cor Jesu – Space is strictly limited - join us via facebook livestream! Friday, September 11 at 8 p.m. St. Mary’s Chapel at The Saint Applications Now Available for the Class of St. Anthony of Paul Seminary, 2260 Summit Avenue Padua; Feeling lost right now? Find yourself in God's plan of Eucharistic adoration, confession, praise & worship music and sheer goodness! This fall, the Catechetical Institute will offer fellowship with young adults, college-age and older. Newly the two-year Pillars Program in two different locations. Classes ordained Father Vinh – Thinh (Tim) Tran will preside. Parking will be held at The Saint Paul Seminary on Monday evenings, is waived on South Campus surface lots at the University of St. and at the Church of St. Andrew in Elk River on Tuesday Thomas. For more information, call the Office of Vocations at evenings. Module I will be Livestreamed. Students can decide 651-962-6890. Space will be limited and masks will be late August if they would like to take Module I in person or required. Consider joining us via Facebook @ Cor Jesu. online.