Queen of Angels Catholic Church Iglesia Católica Reina De Los Angeles

Home , Eucharistic adoration, Feast of the Ascension

Queen of Angels Catholic Church Iglesia Católica Reina de los Angeles

1001 East Oakland Ave, Austin MN 55912 507-433-1888 (English) 507-433-8474 (Spanish) Website: www.queenofangels.church

M A Y 16TH, 2 0 2 1 ♰ T H E A S C E N S I ON O F T H E L O R D

Fr. Raul Silva (Pastor) Tel. 507-433-1888 (ext. 2) [email protected]

Mary Bassett (Pastoral Ministry and ofﬁce Assistant) [email protected]

Olivia Gonzalez (Administrative Assistant and DRE) [email protected] Rod Uher (Maintenance) [email protected] Andrea McNeely (Bookkeeper) [email protected]

Eucharistic Adoration (Adoración Eucarística) Wednesday 8am - 9pm

OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday: 9am - 3pm Saturday: 9am - 1pm

Reconciliation (Confession):

Horario de Confesiones:

Saturday (3 pm – 3:50 pm) Sunday (10:15 am - 11 am) So then the Lord Jesus, after he spoke to them, or any time by appointment. was taken up into heaven and took his seat at the right hand of God. Anointing of the Sick: During 1st Friday morning But they went forth and preached everywhere, Mass or anytime by calling the parish. while the Lord worked with them Unción de los enfermos: Primer viernes del mes and confirmed the word through accompanying o llamar a la parroquia signs. (Mk 16:15-20) From the Vatican news website: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2019-05/sunday- C) The Ascension message: "Preach the Good News reflections-2-june-2019.html and be my witnesses:" Matthew, Mark and Acts record Jesus’ last words differently: 1) “You will receive power On the Ascension of the Lord when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will A) The Ascension: Each Sunday we profess through the be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Creed, "He ascended into Heaven." Christ’s Ascension Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8). 2) was the culmination of God’s Divine plan for Christ Jesus – “Go therefore and make disciples of all his return to his Father with his “Mission Accomplished." nations” (Matthew 28:19). 3) “Go into all the world and Ascension is the grand finale of all Jesus’ words and works proclaim the good news to the whole creation” (Mark done for us and for our salvation. It is a culmination, but 16:15). All are in agreement that (a) Jesus gave the not the conclusion. As Jesus is now with God in glory, so disciples a mission of bearing witness by preaching and Jesus is with us now in Spirit: "Lo, I am with you always." living the Good News. They are to tell and re-tell the The feast of the Ascension celebrates one aspect of the story of Jesus' life, suffering, death and Resurrection. Resurrection, namely Jesus’ exaltation. Jesus did not wait (b) He assured them of the Divine assistance of the 40 days to be glorified at God’s right hand. That had Holy Spirit in the carrying out of this mission. (c) He already happened at his Resurrection. The focus of this instructed them to baptize the believers: “Go, therefore, feast is the Heavenly reign of Christ. The Lord is now and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the "seated at the right hand of the Father" as we profess in name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy the Nicene Creed, meaning He alone is in control of the Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have continuing plan of salvation through the Holy Spirit, commanded you.” (Mt 16: 19-20). “In the earliest unrestricted by time, space or culture. Thus, in the community and for some time, Baptism was Paschal Mystery, Jesus' passion, death, Resurrection, administered in the name of Jesus. It is only in this Ascension and the sending of the Holy Spirit form one passage of Matthew and in the Didache, a Christian unbroken reality which is to be understood by Faith. The writing probably dating back to the end of the first Ascension means that Jesus, His salvific suffering for our century, that we hear of the threefold formula.” (Fr. Salvation completed, is with his Father in glory. Being Reginald Fuller). seated at the right hand of the Father is the fulfillment of D) Christmas and Ascension: The Ascension is most “the prophet Daniel’s vision concerning the Son of Man: closely related, in meaning, to Christmas. In Jesus, the ‘To him was given dominion and glory and kingdom, that human and the Divine become united in the Person and all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him; his life of one man. That's Christmas. At the Ascension, dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass this human being – the person and the resurrected body away, and his kingdom one that shall not be of Jesus – became for all eternity a part of who God is. destroyed’” (CCC #664). It was not the Spirit of Jesus or the Divine Nature of B) The Ascension account and its significance: The Biblical Jesus that ascended to the Father. It was the Risen accounts of the Ascension focus not so much on the living Body of Jesus: a Body that the disciples had details of the event as on the mission Jesus gave to his touched, a Body in which He Himself had eaten and disciples. For example, in the accounts narrated in Luke drunk with them both before and after His Resurrection, and Acts, the Ascension took place in Jerusalem. In a real, physical, but gloriously restored Body, bearing Matthew and Mark, on the other hand, the event occurred the marks of nails and a spear. This is what, and Who, in Galilee. All accounts, however, agree that the ascended. This is what, now and forever, is a living, Ascension took place on a mountain. In Luke and Acts, participating part of God. That is what the Ascension, the Ascension happened forty days after the Resurrection, along with the Incarnation, is here to tell us – that it is a a period during which Jesus appeared repeatedly to his good thing to be a human being; indeed it is a wonderful followers. In Matthew and Mark there is no indication of and an important and a holy thing to be a human being. the time period between the Resurrection and the It is such an important thing that God did it. Even more, Ascension. The Gospel writers apparently were not the fullness of God now includes what it means to be a aiming at accuracy of historical detail but were more concerned with transmitting Our Lord’s message. Christ’s Ascension or going up to heaven completes his Upcoming Events Incarnation or coming down to earth. Christ has opened May 22: Confirmations with Bishop Quinn at 2:00 pm St the way to heaven for us. (CCC #661). “Jesus Christ, the Augustine head of the Church, precedes us into the Father’s glorious kingdom so that we, the members of his Body, may live in May 22: First Communions the hope of one day being with him forever” (CCC #666). 4:00 pm Queen of Angels

“Jesus Christ, having entered the sanctuary of heaven May 23: Pentecost Sunday May 23: First Communions once and for all, intercedes constantly for us as the mediator who assures us of the permanent outpouring of May 23 & 30: First Communions the Holy Spirit” (CCC #667). 11:00 am Queen of Angels Life messages: 1) We need to be proclaimers and evangelizers: In today's Gospel, Jesus gives this mission to all the believers: "Go out to the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature.” This mission is not given to a select few but to all believers. To be a Christian is to be a proclaimer and an evangelizer. There is a difference between preaching and proclaiming. “We preach with words but we proclaim with our lives.” As we celebrate the Lord’s return to His Father in Heaven – His Ascension -- we are being commissioned to go forth and proclaim the Gospel of life and love, of hope and peace, by the witness of our lives. On this day of hope, encouragement and commissioning, let us renew our commitment to be true disciples everywhere we go, beginning with our family and our parish, "living in a manner worthy of the call [we] have received.” 2) We need to live a life of Christian joy in the presence of the ascended Lord. According to Luke, the disciples "returned to Jerusalem with great joy." Apparently, Jesus' exaltation and ﬁnal blessing gave them, as it gives us, the assurance that, though absent, Jesus is still present, present even in the pain and sorrow we undergo. That is why St. Augustine assures us, “Christ is now exalted above the Heavens, but he still suffers on earth all the pain that we, the members of his Body, have to bear. He showed this when he cried out from above: 'Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?' and when he said: 'I was hungry, and you gave me food.' While in Heaven he is also with us; and while on earth we are with him. He is here with us by his Divinity, his power and his love. We cannot be in Heaven, as he is on earth, by divinity, but in him, we can be there by love.” 3) We have a teaching mission: Jesus taught us lessons of Faith, Hope, forgiveness, mercy, redemption and Love. We cannot put these lessons on a shelf and ignore them. They stand before us in the person of Jesus. Although no longer visibly present in the world, Jesus is present in his words., and we must make these words real in our lives as well as in the lives of others. Christianity was meant to be a Faith in which Jesus’ followers would help and care for others, just as Jesus had done. But the spreading of the Good News to all nations is not a goal that can be attained by human might and craft. This is why Jesus promises to empower the Church with His abiding presence and that of the Holy Spirit. The challenge of sharing the Good News with all mankind should, therefore, begin with our admission that we have often been arrogant and overbearing. We must learn to be humble and let the Holy Spirit lead the way. 4) The ascended Jesus is our source of strength and encouragement: Perhaps some of the nagging doubts which inevitably accompany the journey of Faith could be lessened by our meditating on the Ascension and its implications. When we are too far from Faith to pray on our own, let us remember that we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ, the Righteous, praying for us. When the trials of life feel too heavy to bear, we must remember that Christ will come again in glory, the same glory in which Jesus arose from the tomb, the same glory to which Jesus ascended, and the same glory in which Jesus currently abides. Though our limited perception might ﬁnd him absent, Jesus is fully present, participating in every moment of our lives. By His Ascension, Christ has not deserted us but has made it possible for the Holy Spirit to enter all times and places. In this way it is possible for each of us to be transformed by the power of the Spirit into agents or instruments of Christ. We become enlivened, and our actions become animated in a new way by the Spirit of the God we love and serve. We have become other Christs in the world. (Fr. Antony Kadavil)

CALVARY CEMETERY RULES

· No Decorative Irons, Shepherds Hooks

or Solar Light Allowed.

· All artificial flowers, Wreath & Vases

St. John Vianney Parish for Mother’ & Memorial Day’s must be welcomes you to a teaching and th exposition of over 150 Sacred Relics. removed by June 15 . Among the treasures will be relics of · Any Alterations must be pre-Approved St. Joseph, St. Maria Goretti, St. Thérèse of Lisieux (the “Little Flower”), St. Francis by board. of Assisi, St. Anthony of Padua, St. John Vianney, and St. Faustina Kowalska. · Any Items not removed by date set In addition, there will also be present a may be removed by Cemetery Staff. piece of a veil which belonged to Our Lady and one of the largest remaining · All items placed at your own risk. pieces of the True Cross in the world. Calvary Cemetery Watering of Urns St. John Vianney Church 901 S. Prairie Ave Will be offered in June, July and August Fairmont, MN 56031 (507) 235-5535 for a fee of $50 for the three months. You may place your order by stopping at the cemetery office and speaking to HELD IN THE CHURCH ON the Caretaker or mail to: MONDAY MAY 17 AT 6:00 PM Calvary Cemetery (1001 East Oakland

Ave , Austin, MN, 55912) MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS May 17 - 23, 2021

PACELLI CATHOLIC SCHOOLS MISSION STATEMENT Monday, May 17 “We establish in our children a lifelong foundation grounded in Christʼs love, faith in God, 5:15 pm Queen’s: Barbara Adams (d) service to community, and academic achievement.” Important Dates May 21 - Field Day Tuesday, May 18 May 31 Memorial Day - No School No Shamrock Zone 7:30 am St Augustine: Donna Weseman (d) June 2 - Graduation June 18 - Pacelli Golf Day and Hall of Fame Banquet 7:30 am Queen’s: James Hayden (d) Wednesday, May 19 11:00 am St Augustine: David Wagner (d) 11:15 am Queen’s: Harold & Lyda Mandler (d)

Thursday, May 20 7:30 am St Augustine: Howard Lord (d)

Pacelli Golf Day and Hall of Fame Banquet Friday, May 21 The 2021 Pacelli Golf day is fast approaching. This year's Golf Day/Hall of Fame Banquet will be on June 7:30 am Queen of Angels: Cecilia Cook (d) 18, 2021. We will start off the day off at Meadow 8:30 am St Augustine: Charles Wilson (d) Greens Golf Course in Austin, MN with a 4-person best shot big cup tournament beginning at 11AM. Following a great day of golfing we will host our annual Hall of Saturday, May 22 Fame Banquet in All Saints Arena back at Pacelli Catholic School, where we will induct the newest class 4:00 pm Queen’s: Ken Titus (d) to our Pacelli Athletic Hall of Fame. Social hour begins 4:30 pm St Augustine: Clifford Gorman (d) at 5:30pm and dinner and program to follow. Sunday, May 23 This year's inductees are Mario Retica (coach 1930's), Bill Sherman (class of 1949), Duane Johnson (class of 8:30 am St Edward: For The People 1970), Steve Lenoch (class of 1970), Suzy Jahr 9:00 am Queen of Angels: John Jette (d) Hebrink (class of 1986), and Melissa Blaser Voigt (class of 1999). 10:30 am St Augustine: Anne Maday (d) 11:00 am Queen of Angels (Spanish): You can register online at 2021 Pacelli Golf Day, print off the paper registration form, or in the school office between 9 am and 4 pm Monday - Friday. Registration for 2021-22 School year now open. Visit the Pacelli website for more information. PRAYER REQUESTS

CONTACT PACELLI CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Call the rectory if you would like us to add a name 311 4th St. NW - (507)437-3278 - www.pacellischools.org on our prayer list (507-433-1888) Kane Malo, Ed.S. Kelsey Stenzel PreK-12 Principal Dean of Students Let us pray for those who are ill: [email protected] [email protected] Charlotte Kubicek, Brian P. Elliott, Rowan Sarah Belden Andrea Severtson Ferguson, Beatriz Trejo, Paul Price, Mark Director of Business & Facilities Executive Assistant [email protected] [email protected] Bushaw, Rita Sheimol, Bernice Scholer, Maria G. Rodriguez, Janet Titus, Brother Dominic, Norma Derr, Leslie Hemann, Dean Lerud, Tim Cochlin, Harold, Lyda Mandler, Gudelia Herrera, Carol Hanf Let us remember in our prayers all people who died recently.

4a 4b MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS May 17 - 23, 2021

Thursday, May 20 7:30 am St Augustine: Howard Lord (d)

4a 4b Authentic Mexican Food Compliments Of Sacred Heart Care Center Celebrating 227 N. Main St., 100 Years Downtown Austin • Skilled Nursing Facility • Home Health Care • Adult Day Program • Alzheimers’ Day Program • Assisted Living Units of Service Open Daily 507-433-3486 ElMexican Mariachi Restaurant 434-5975 433-1808 www.schammelelectric.com

Austin’s First Funeral Home 1700 17th St NW Pat’s Tree Service 507-433-1817 • www.mayerfh.com Suite 2B Tree Removal • Tree Trimming Austin, MN 600 2nd St NW, Austin MN 55912 Michelle King Hedge Trimming • Snow Removal 507-433-2393 (507) 438-9898 Compassion, Caring, 833-433-BACK 108 N. Main St. • Austin, MN 207 Locus St • Lyle, MN 55953 Service with Respect CedarRiverChiro.com

206 10th Street NE

Independent Living attached to St. Mark’s Living Flowers For All Occasions For more information or to schedule We Deliver to Austin and Surrounding Areas Your Local Lumber Auto - Home - Life - Business a tour please call 507-434-7255 Austin MN | (507) 434-2409 1401 South West 4th Street • Austin, Minnesota 55912 HardyGeranium.net & Hardware Store Tony Roehl , Owner & Agent

Honoring Our Health Care Heroes WHY PEOPLE TURN TO US 610 1st Drive NW Austin, MN 55912 Field Crest Care Center (507) 355-2500 “50 Years of Caring” John Heerema, President e Worlein f [email protected] 318 2nd Street NE • Hayfield, MN 55940 • (507) 477-3266 • Ext 116 1180 Frontage Rd. East • Owatonna FUNERAL HOMES Visit our website at: www.fieldcrestcare.com Top 5 Star Rated Nursing Homes 2020 – medicare.gov 507-455-9551 NFDA Pursuit of www.atlasTRagency.com Excellence Award Recipient GREG L. MEYER Accepting Agent Kenny’s Oak Grill Mark McGuire New Patients Parishioner Asphalt Seal Coating • Asphalt Cleaning 1110 First Ave. SW 307 W. Oakland • Stripping • Minor Patchwork 507-433-3489 A SIMPLE ACT OF CARING! Shay Nelson • (507) 460-0018 [email protected] 437-4135 PREPLANNING

Prearrangement & Prefunding Dr. Kara Heimer Mower County Catholic Parishes Mary Kittelson Locations in Certified Preplanning Consultant Austin & Adams Credit Union 507-437-8208 1801 4th St NW | 433-5000 307-1/2 NW 5th St. Austin, MN | 507-438-1721 P.O. Box 885 www.worlein.com www.YourSmilePerfected.com Austin 507-433-4608 Secured loan rates as Randy Kramer, CFP® low as 2.99% APR* ChFC®, CLU®, APMA® * Annual Percentage Rate. Applicant must meet lending Private Wealth Advisor criteria. Some restrictions may apply. Commercial & Residential License #PC644663 Wealth Management Solutions Plumbing | Heating | Cooling Wagner Construction Co. A private wealth advisory practice of Commercial Refrigeration Trust the Experience Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC 1507 Fourteenth Street N.E. 1912-2017 433-1878 Austin, Minnesota 507-433-5017 DIESEL REPAIR • TRAILER REPAIR

SHEET METAL & ROOFING (507) 437-6394 437-8481 • 24036 534th Ave., Austin 24-hr Emergency Service | 2409 4TH ST. NW RICHARD KIKER, PRESIDENT

Contact Steve Swenson to place an ad today! Dr. Faye E. Bollingberg Dr. Jacob W. Morgan [email protected] or (800) 950-9952 x5815

Amy Swain Hearing Center Locally Owned - Audiologist Owned! CRACKED WINDSHIELD? 1-800-804-3361 or Call us NOW! 437-6771 (507) 433-4144 • 701 W Oakland Ave. Ste. B For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com Queen of Angels/St. Augustine/ St. Edward, Austin, MN A 4C 02-0028/1128