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ST. VICTORIA PARISH FAMILY Our Mission “St. Victoria is a Catholic family inviting all to celebrate the Eucharist in the spirit of fellowship and love. We worship together, seek formation of youth, provide opportunities for spiritual growth and community involvement while reaching out to all as the face and hands of Jesus Christ.” Twentieth and Twenty-first Sundays in Ordinary Time August 19 and August 26, 2018 Liturgical Schedule Parish Team Saturday: 5 p.m. Pastor Sunday: 8:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Fr. Robert White, 443-2661 x205, [email protected] Daily: Tuesday through Friday 8 a.m. Deacon and Administrator Ray Ortman, 443-2661 x203, [email protected] Communion Service: Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. Director of Music and Liturgy Eucharistic Adoration: Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Elizabeth Nowak, 443-2661 x207, [email protected] Reconciliation: Saturday 6 p.m. or by appointment Director of Adult, Children and Youth Formation Rosary: Tuesday - Friday 7:40 a.m. Emily Klinker, 443-2661 x218, [email protected] Assistant Director for Children’s Formation St. Anthony Novena: Tuesday after Mass Marriage: call nine months in advance, 443-2661 Sara Svenby, 443-2661 x219, [email protected] Assistant Director for Youth Formation Baptisms: 443-2661 Ann Esping, 443-2661 x202, [email protected] Prayer Line: Dianne Leahy, [email protected] Youth Formation Leader Mary Moore, 443-2443 Theo Chalgren, 443-2661 x221, [email protected] Catholic United Financial: Darlene Williams, 403-6959 Director of Shared Ministries RCIA Coordinator: Deacon Ray Ortman, 443-2661 John Abel, 443-2661 x204, [email protected] Office Manager Parish Pastoral Council: Chris Fischer, 240-9012; Judy Joni Jeurissen, 443-2661 x216, [email protected] Iverson, 949-0229; Dan Maus, 443-2504; Jon Ministry Support Services Carlson, 210-8991; Cynthia Hegarty, 612-251-4413; Julie Schmieg, 443-2661 x201, [email protected] Sue Schrempp, 443-2529; Dawn Dammann, 443-1974; Maintenance Supervisor Eric Wahlund, 443-2661 x208, [email protected] Stan Hamerski, 443-3495; Andy Reiff, 443-2421. Receptionist Parish Finance Council: Bob Bruers, 807-1803; Mary Catino, 443-2661 x200, [email protected] Margaret Hanson, 443-2648; Patrick McKinney, 470-6210; Communications Supervisor/Bulletin Editor Mary Harvey, 443-2661 x206, [email protected] Tim Amundsen, 443-2531; Ralph Hatch, 472-3532 Parish Office Trustees: Margaret Hanson, 443-2648 ; Mike Werch, 484-0300 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekdays (unless otherwise noted, all area codes are 952.) 8228 Victoria Drive, Victoria, MN 55386 Phone 952-443-2661; Fax 952-443-3866; www.stvictoria.net August 19 and 26, 2018 Mass Intentions Twentieth and Twenty-first Sundays Tuesday, August 21— Walter and Adeline Glatzel in Ordinary Time Wednesday, August 22 — Bob Lynum Thursday, August 23 — Bill Fellinger August 26 Friday, August 24 — Deb Diethelm (Anniv.) Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday, August 25 — Art, Viola and Kathy Jeurissen Reading 1: Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b Sunday, August 26 — 8:45 a.m. Herbert and Mary Schmieg Reading II: Ephesians 5:21-32 10:45 a.m. St. Victoria Parishioners Gospel: John 6:60-69 Tuesday, August 28 — Lois Artez Faced with Jesus’ claim to be the real bread from heaven, the Wednesday, August 29 — Ray and Frannie Schmieg truth, the revelation of the Father, his disciples had to make a Thursday, August 30 — Jean Schmieg decision. This Gospel reading gives their reaction to that Friday, August 31 — Living and Deceased Members of claim. Many reject his words and refuse to believe that he Catholic United Financial “came down” from heaven. Jesus told them to “stop Saturday, September 1 — Julianne Wartman murmuring” and pointed out the need for that faith which Sunday, September 2 — 8:45 a.m. Robert and Mary Lynum only God can give. The Twelve remain with Jesus. They were 10:45 a.m. St. Victoria Parishioners the ones who would “remain with Jesus” once he ascended to the Father. Peter sums up their faith, accepting the revelation of Jesus with the words, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You In Memoriam have the words of eternal life.” The people who deserted him wanted answers they could understand. Their faith was weak. Mollie Suddendorf The apostles did not understand either, but because they May 29, 1954 — August 7, 2018 loved Jesus, they believed and accepted without understanding. We, too, cannot really understand how Jesus Hiring Communications and Media Supervisor is present in the Eucharist. We cannot know, intellectually, how bread and wine became his “body and blood.” When we We will continue to accept applications for St. Victoria’s Communications and Media Supervisor until Friday, make our act of faith, however, we become one with him in a August 24. We are seeking a highly-motivated, energetic and special, life-giving way. enthusiastic individual for this part-time position. (30-32 hours/ Question of the Week week, with benefits) The position will facilitate and promote Has your experience of the Eucharist changed over the course robust communication to and within the parish, so that the of your life? How has this affected you? name of Jesus may be known and loved. The position includes September 2 producing the weekly bulletin; maintaining the parish website; Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time developing, maintaining and promoting use of social media; Reading 1: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 targeting communications through email and texting services Reading II: James 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27 and other forms of written and/or digital media and developing Gospel: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 and implementing a cohesive, parish-wide communications Jesus’ words are strong about getting strategy and plan. caught up in what one does on the outside. Religion cannot be The ideal candidate will have two or more years of all externals. Jesus takes the offensive here. He adapts a quote demonstrated relevant experience in the field of from Isaiah about paying lip service to God with no heart. He communications generally (ideally in a parish setting). To warns them about insisting that human rules are God’s will. apply, contact Deacon Ray Ortman at 443-2661 or In fact, the Book of Deuteronomy clearly says that nothing [email protected]. To see a more detailed description, may be added or taken away from God’s law. Deuteronomy visit the parish website, stvictoria.net. speaks of God’s law as a way to show gratitude for God’s great love. God chose and formed people freely. These laws Baptism Information of God are not a heavy burden nor a way to win God’s love; • Baptisms are celebrated on designated weekends during all they are simply a way to respond with love to God’s three Masses and after the 5 p.m. Saturday and 10:45 a.m. goodness. The Pharisees took God’s law seriously and the Sunday Masses. The next Baptisms will be celebrated on heart of religion — God’s relationship with people — got September 8 and 9. trapped in mere regulations. This passage can speak to our • own lives in the Church today. Parents are required to have attended a Jordan Night (Baptism Question of the Week Class) within the previous five years before a scheduled Has there been a time when “the way we (the Church, Baptism. The next Jordan Night is Thursday, September 27. society, the community, personal life) do things” got in the • Contact Mary Harvey at [email protected] or way of what’s really important? 443-2661 x206 for information or to schedule a Baptism. Communion at Home Welcome to St. Victoria If you, or someone you know, is unable to come to Mass on If you are a visitor at St. Victoria, welcome. If you would a weekday or weekend (surgery, accident, illness, etc.), like information on becoming a registered parishioner at parishioners who are a part of the St. Victoria Pastoral Care St. Victoria, please feel free to contact Julie Schmieg in Team will be happy to bring Communion to your home. It the parish office. She will be happy to line up an can be a one-time only occasion or on-going for as long as you appointment for you at one of our upcoming “Bienvenidos” like. To arrange for Communion at home, please call John Abel registration dates for new parishioners. (Bienvenidos means in the parish office. welcome.) You may reach Julie at [email protected] or 443-2661 x201. (Please Note: If you are a guest at St. Victoria and would like to make a contribution, you will find “Welcome Envelopes” in the kiosk in the Commons.) ...to be the face and hands of Jesus Christ From the Pastor’s Desk . Happenings at St. Victoria . Free to Serve Please Note: The parish office will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 3. The office will close at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 31, but will resume closing at 4 p.m. on Friday, September 7. 49% Final Summer Friday Outdoor Masses Help the thermometer keep moving up. Information and Our Summer Friday Outdoor Mass on Friday, August 24, commitment forms are in the Commons. is at the home of Bob and Karen Bruers, 7054 Red Cedar Curve, Excelsior. Their phone number is 807-1803. The final Sunset Fest Mass this summer is Friday, August 31, is at the home of Al Let the countdown begin! The best date on the calendar, and Louise Lehner, 2335 Sky Drive, Victoria. Their phone August 25, is just days away! It’s our annual Sunset Fest. number is 612-708-0501.