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JUNE 14, 2020 THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST St. John Church of the Church of Cantius Holy Spirit St. Anthony Church 2405 Walden Way 2405 1st Street North 1515 3rd Street North Saint Cloud, MN 56301-9071 Saint Cloud, MN 56303-4307 Saint Cloud, MN 56303-4517 Parish Office: 320-251-3764 Parish Office: 320-251-5966 Parish Office: 320-251-4455 www.holyspiritstcloud.net www.stanthonys.net www.stjohncantius.org Reconciliation Thursday Prayer and Adoration at St. Anthony Church only 2:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.—3:30 p.m. Saturday at Holy Spirit Church 1615 11th Ave S 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. by appointment only. Saint Cloud, MN 56301 Sunday Please call your parish office by 320-251-1988 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friday at noon to schedule. www.seasmn.org Corpus Christi “This is my Body, which is for you.” In these past months when participation in the Eucharist has been unavailable, many have joined in making a Spiritual Communion. That awareness and prayer has also helped me be more attentive and intentional about receiving the Eucharist … not simply a quick action before I distribute Communion to others as part of the Mass, but an inexpressibly profound moment of being one with Jesus Himself. Just as fasting from regular food makes us appreciate the very act of eating and nourishment in a new way, so this prolonged Eucharistic fast leads us with deeper gratitude into Corpus Christi. Why does Jesus give Himself to us in the Eucharist? There is no other explanation than the sheer goodness and love of God toward each of us, and all of us. So while there is suffering, sorrow, and evil in our fallen world, there is also – and infinitely stronger – the presence of Mercy, Grace, and Love. The power of sin and death have been defeated, and the One Who has done so gives us His Body and Blood, the literal sharing of His own life with and within us. As St. Augustine said so powerfully: “In the Eucharist, God has given us “I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will everything. Although God is all-powerful, He is unable to give more; though live forever; and the bread that I will give supremely wise, He knows not how to give more; though vastly rich, He has not is my flesh for the life of the world.” more to give.” Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD. © LPi Statement from Bishop Kettler (June 5, 2020) Dear sisters and brothers in Christ: Recently, we celebrated the feast of Pentecost, in which we rejoice at the unity in diversity that makes our Church the beautiful reality it is. We also continue to mourn the loss of George Floyd, who brutally lost his life on May 25 while in police custody. For us as Christians, “unity in diversity” recognizes that we are all made in the image of God. We are all God’s children – one family, no matter the color of our skin. Prejudice and all forms of racial discrimination, therefore, must be rejected as actions against God’s will. Yet, we know these problems persist. Our diocese is part of a beautiful state, but prejudice and racial disparities exist in many sectors in our state – from housing and employment to the criminal justice and education systems. These disparities cause great suffering for people of color and are an affront to their God-given dignity. I have heard many people express the question, “What can I do?” The answer isn’t simple. Fr. Tom continued on page 2 Fr. Tom continued from page 1 Cluster Directory Real change will require a determined, long-term PRIESTS commitment. Pastor, Rev. Tom Knoblach Education is key. We must overcome any biases we E-mail .......................................... [email protected] may harbor. We also must listen, seeking out the stories Parochial Vicar, Rev. Greg Sauer of others and resources that inform us about the complex E -mail ................................ [email protected] BUSINESS OFFICE for Holy Spirit/St. Anthony history and reality of racism in our nation’s history. Business Manager, Peggy Arseneau ..................... 251-5966 Additionally, we must be advocates for systemic change, E-mail .............................. [email protected] seeking community collaboration and accountability from Bookkeeper, Andy Vinson ...................................... 251-3764 policymakers and civic institutions. E-mail ........................................ [email protected] For some months now, our diocesan staff has been HOLY SPIRIT OFFICE 320-251-3764 studying the U.S. bishops’ pastoral letter against racism: Office Hours ............................. Mon & Th 8:30 am-12:30 pm Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love. I ….…….Tue & Wed 8:30 am-5:00 pm; Fri 8:30 am-12:00 pm encourage clergy, parish staffs and others throughout the Fax ......................................................................... 252-5143 diocese to read and study the document as well as Website ............................... http://www.holyspiritstcloud.net E-mail ............................................ [email protected] participate in other forms of necessary education and formation. Deacon Vernon Schmitz ......................................... 248-6835 Pastoral Assistant, Roxann Storms ........................ 251-3764 Finally, I ask all of us to stand in solidarity with those E-mail ............................................ [email protected] who experience the impact of prejudice and ST. ANTHONY OFFICE 320-251-5966 discrimination. Call out racial comments or injustices Office Hours ............................... Mon & Th 8:00 am-4:30 pm when you see them. Organize or attend a prayer service or ………………………………Tue, Wed, Fri 8:00 am-12:00 pm study opportunity. For our brothers and sisters of color, I Fax ......................................................................... 251-0664 Website ................................................. www.stanthonys.net ask you to consider reaching out to me and my staff to E-mail ............................................ [email protected] inform us of how we can better stand in solidarity with Pastoral Assistant, Lorne Thompson ...................... 251-5966 you. E-mail ............................................ [email protected] I pray that we may see peace, healing and the Prayer Line ............................................................ 251-5966 conversion of hearts to end the injustices that plague our ST. JOHN CANTIUS OFFICE 320-251-4455 society. I ask you to please join me in prayer and action to Office Hours . M, W, F 10 am-4 pm; T, Th 8:30 am-12:00 pm accomplish this goal. Website .............................................. www.stjohncantius.org E-mail ........................................... [email protected] Sincerely yours in Christ, Parish Hall .............................................................. 253-1513 +Donald J. Kettler, Bishop of Saint Cloud Deacon Frank Ringsmuth ....................................... 267-7554 Minnesota Reopening Phase III: 50% Capacity Prayer Line, Diane Schwartz .................................. 252-8653 SPIRIT AND SAINTS (SAS) 320-252-0535 As you have no doubt seen, churches are now able to offer Website ........................ http://spiritandsaints.wordpress.com services with up to 50% of their seating capacity up to Faith Formation Program, Ginny Duschner 250 persons. Note that the dispensation from the Sunday E-mail ......................................spiritandsaintsffp@gmail.com obligation remains in effect. Our numbers have been Youth Ministry, Scott Frieler .................................... ext. 102 relatively light and we have not reached the previous one- E-mail ........................................... [email protected] quarter mark as people continue to avoid large gatherings ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON SCHOOL (SEAS) due to health concerns. For reference, the expanded Address ................... 1615 11th Ave S, St. Cloud, MN 56301 capacity means up to 250 persons at Holy Spirit, 250 at Office...................................................................... 251-1988 Principal, Kelly Vangsness .......... [email protected] St. Anthony’s, and 165 at St. John Cantius. Social distancing and all the other precautions we have been Website ...................................................... www.seasmn.org SAINT CLOUD DIOCESE observing remain in place. Thank you for your cooperation Website ......................................................... www.stcdio.org and concern for one another. Our livestreamed Masses from Holy Spirit will continue at least through June. Chancery ................................................................ 251-2340 BAPTISM Both parents are asked to participate in a Growing And thank you for your continued financial support for our Up Catholic session with the anticipated baptism of their first parishes. We recognize that the economic uncertainty of child. Contact your Parish Office to register for the class. these months makes your donations an even greater MARRIAGE Recently engaged couples are asked to contact sacrifice. Fr. Tom Fr. Greg Sauer at [email protected] or call 320-251-5966 soon after their engagement to begin preparations for the holy Sacrament of Matrimony. Church of the Holy Spirit RCIA Contact Deacon Frank at [email protected] or call 320-267-7554. T.I.N. 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