Pax Christi Catholic Church June 20, 2021- Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Encountering, becoming and sharing the Presence, Love and Peace of Christ A Note from Our Pastor MASS Thirty six years ago on June 19, I was ordained to the priesthood at the Cathedral of the Saturday 5:15 pm Sacred Heart in Winona. It was tradion at the me that we would be ordained at noon on Sunday Wednesday at the end of the diocesan presbyteral days. Along with Fr. Kevin Connolly and 7:30 † 9:00, 10:45 am Tim Hodapp we gathered with our family and friends to commit ourselves to the service of the Lord. I was moved by the number of relaves and friends who made the trip from LIVESTREAM † Central Minnesota (where I grew up in St. Cloud), Pennsylvania and Illinois. In addion, Watch live or view later. classmates from Conneccut, New York and Iowa joined us. Truly a reminder of the Walk-in communion at end universality of the Church. of Sun. 7:30 am Mass. What blessings I have received in those 36 years. In each of my assignments I saw how DAILY the Lord was leading and shaping my priesthood. There are assignments I would not have T - 9 am † chosen for myself. I never envisioned myself as a high school teacher but I found that in my W - 9 am † & 5:30 pm eight years of teaching that I loved it and sll miss it. Frs. Trocinski, Meyer and Frank Kunz, TH - 9 am † the pastors under whom I served, inspired me by their faithfulness and kindness. Parish F - 9 am † leadership supported me and taught me lots of things I never knew I would need to know. The relaonships with parishioners have been a source of prayerful support which RECONCILIATION has been appreciated. I am glad that God led me here at this me of my life. Even through Sat. 4-5 the difficules of the pandemic I have felt your love, prayers, support and encouragement. Thank you. The chalice I use at Mass has a special significance for me. It was a gi from a friend of Eucharistic Adoration our family. On the boom are inscribed words from the Ordinaon Rite that I keep as a 4 am-11 pm personal moo: Imitate the mystery you celebrate. As a priest we become involved in many T, W & Th things. But at the heart of our life and ministry is the Eucharist. Allowing ourselves to be Chapel transformed into Bread for the World is not easy. It means allowing ourselves to be taken by the Lord, blessed, broken and shared just like the bread on the altar. Like that bread we are All are welcome any time! th transformed. Not just priests but all of us. Back in the 5 century St. Augusne reminded us For the door code or to sign that we become what we receive. May that be true in my life and yours. up for an hour: We are blessed to have two seminarians from our parish in formaon at this me. Nick adoration.coordinator and Riley are fine young men and, God willing, will make wonderful priests. Please connue @gmail.com to pray for them and to support them in any way you can. It is true that even small gestures such as interest shown in their progress, a note or card will do a lot to know that they are in paxchristichurch.org our thoughts and prayers. 507-282-8542 Fr. Karl Rahner, SJ, one of the great German theologians, wrote this reflecon. I find a lot of 4135 - 18th AVE NW truth in it. Rochester, MN 55901 The priest is not an angel sent from heaven. He is a man chosen from among men, A member of the Church, a Chrisan. Remaining man and Chrisan, he begins to speak of you the Word of God. The word is not his own. No, he comes to you because God has told him to proclaim God’s Word. Pastor Perhaps he has not enrely understood it himself. Perhaps he adulterates it. Fr. John But he believes, and despite his fear he knows he must communicate God’s Word to you. Sauer For must not some of us say something about God, About eternal life; about the majesty of grace in our sancfied being? Must not some one of us speak of sin, the judgement and mercy of God? So, my dear friends, pray for him, carry him, Fr. Shawn So that he might be able to sustain others by bringing to them Haremza The mystery of God’s love revealed in Jesus Christ. Amen Fr. John Sauer Parish Life

Middle School & High School Service Week Pax Chris Day at the Rochester Honkers Thank you to all the student and adult volunteers Sat. July 24 who gave of their me during our Rochester Service 6:05 pm first pitch Week June 15-18! Because of you we were able to $5 includes admission, hot dog & soda serve at Assisi Heights, Channel One, the Women's Fireworks a er the game too! Shelter, Oxbow Park, and Feed My Starving Children. Tickets on sale a er Mass July 10-11 or in the parish You are great examples of how to share Jesus Christ office M-F 8:30-4:30 pm Final day to purchase $5 with others! ckets is Th. July 22 @ noon.

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Bring your family and friends and join your Pax Chris family for an evening of baseball at Mayo Field.

Grades 6-12 Wednesdays 7-9 pm June, July & August Pax Chris back yard Prayer & Liturgy

Dispensaon to Aend Mass Li ed During the Covid-19 pandemic, the MN Bishops instuted a dispensaon to aend Mass. Thanks to the vaccine life is beginning to return to normal.

On July 1, 2021 the obligaon to aend Mass on Sunday resumes.

Readings for the Week Genesis 2:1-9 Monday Psalm 33:12-13, 18-19, 20 and 22 June 21 Mahew 7:1-5 Genesis 13:2, 5-18 Tuesday Psalm 15:2-3a, 3bc-4ab, 5 June 22 Mahew 7:6, 12-14 Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 Wednesday Psalm 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9 June 23 Mahew 7:15-20 The disciples do not yet have faith. Vigil Yet Jesus helps them just as they are. Jeremiah 1:4-10 It is in their floundering that they find faith. Psalm 71:1-2, 3-4a, 5-6ab, 15ab & 17

1 Peter 1:8-12 How can we, like they, discover an inner certainty, Thursday Luke 1:5-17 a deep assurance in the One June 24 The Navity of St. Day who keeps showing us someone to believe in? John the Bapst Isaiah 49:1-6 Psalm 139:1b-3, 13-14ab, 14c-15

Mass Intenons Acts 13:22-26 Monday, June 21, No Mass Luke 1:57-66, 80 Jeremy Gunderson family Tuesday, June 22, 9 am * Friday Genesis 17:1, 9-10, 15-22 Wednesday, June 23, 9 am * Don Pankowski † June 25 Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 5:30 pm Carol Galazen † Mahew 8:1-4 Thursday, June 24, 9 am * John Koop Sr. † Friday, June 25, 9 am * Agnes, Margaret, Marna, Genesis 18:1-15 Emmanuel & Margaret Mary Saturday Psalm: Luke 1:46-47, 48-49, 50 and Saturday, June 26, 5:15 pm John Ask † June 26 53, 54-55 Sunday, June 27, 7:30 am * Pax Chris parishioners Mahew 8:5-17 9 am Hazel Scheitel † 10:45 am Jamie Yu for healthy baby, pregnancy Sunday Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24 and birthday June 27 Psalm 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11, 12, 13 Thirteenth Sunday 2 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15 † Deceased * Livestream Mass of Ordinary Time Mark 5:21-43 or 5:21-24, 35b-43 Time, Talent & Treasure

In the Gospel this Through your support, the week, Jesus calms the Catholic Ministries Appeal sea and then asks the funds diocesan-led ministries 103,900 disciples “Why are you throughout the 20 counes of lacking in faith.” In our southern Minnesota. Thank you for providing opportunies life’s journey, we also 77,925 must learn to believe to thousands of people to draw in God’s presence and closer to Christ because of your to trust in his care. generosity. If you haven’t Through your gi s this month (and every month) already contributed, please 51,950 the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is able to return your CMA pledge card show God’s love and care to others. or give online at www.catholicfsmn.org 25,975 The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need. This aid may take the Goal: $103,900 form of intervenon, consultaon, or o en through Received: $72,885 direct dollar or in-kind service. 70.15%

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Any quesons please call Tom or Linda Stenzel 507-280-0765 Have you been searching for something more? Something to enrich your life and the lives of others? Saint Vincent de Paul may be that something, that storm of empness in your life in search of calm and peace. Ensure you designate Rochester-Pax Chris We are always searching for and welcome new as the beneficiary. acve members, young and old, those who may be able to represent the diversity in our parish and community, and are willing to serve those in need and who wish to respond to Christ’s call to serve. Catholic Community

Rochester Rosary Rallies Are you traveling this summer? Please join us as we publicly pray the Patrioc Rosary. Find a church: Sundays 3-3:35 pm (Divine Mercy Hour) near the Rochester Government Center corner of 4th St. and 3rd Ave. SE Bring your families and friends or join us spiritually by praying a Rosary or Divine Mercy Chaplet anywhere. We will not meet to pray on Sun. July 4. Saint Vincent de Paul Quesons? Friends of the Poor Run/Walk Mary Amiot; [email protected]; 507-287-6481 Sat. Sept. 25 Janela Hubka; [email protected]; 507-282-6090 8:30 am - Registraon 9:00 am - Run begins 9:05 am - Walk begins Resurrecon Church 1600 11th Ave. SE, Rochester 9-11 am - Pancake Breakfast (pending current Covid-19 guidelines)

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