Divine Mercy Area Faith Community

ST. MARY’S 636 1st Ave N • Sleepy Eye MN 56085 (507) 794-4171 • [email protected] Weekend Times: Sat., 5:30pm; Sun., 7:30am, 9:45am, 11:30am (EF/Latin)

ST. PAUL’S 209 Field St N • PO Box 277 • Comfrey, MN 56019 (507) 877-2361 • [email protected] Weekend Mass Time: Sun., 10:30am

ST. MICHAEL’S 510 W 3rd St • PO Box 459 • Morgan, MN 56266 (507) 249-3192 • [email protected] Weekend Mass Time: Sun., 8:30am

JAPANESE MARTYRS 30881 County Rd 24 • Sleepy Eye, MN 56085 (507) 794-6974 • [email protected] Weekend Mass Time: Sat., 8:00pm

www.divinemercyafc.org August 11, 2019 · Nineteenth Sunday of Time Pastoral Leadership Msgr. Eugene Lozinski, Pastor Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Fr. Andy Michels, Senior Associate Pastor Mark Kober, Permanent Deacon Thursday, August 15th ~ Deacon Mike McKeown, Permanent Deacon Toward the end of our summer vacation the church gives us a Feast Day to Sacrament of Penance honor our Lady. She, who was so honored by God as to be called to be His St. Mary: Wednesday 6:30-7:00 pm Mother, was given the singular privilege of being assumed into heaven body Saturday 4:00-5:00 pm and soul upon the completion of her life here on earth. It is that honor Sunday 11:10-11:20 am (Before ) bestowed on her that we honor this day. It is also a foretaste of what we

St. Michael: Sunday 8:00-8:20 am believe is our destiny, if we like Mary, say yes to God and become disciples of

St. Paul: Sunday 11:30-11:45 am His Son. We will be taken up to heaven body and soul at the end of time when

Japanese Martyrs: Saturday 7:30-7:45 pm Christ will return and raise our mortal bodies from the earth and unite then with our souls to be with Christ and Mary, body and soul for all eternity. Sacrament of Marriage

For those who are free to marry, marriage preparation takes This day has special significance for the parish of St. Mary’s, for on this day, at least six months. Contact your parish office for further information. Fifty-six years ago, Bishop Schladweiler consecrated this church, the only church in the Diocese of New Ulm to be so honored. Sacrament of Baptism Parents expecting the birth of their child participate in a Please check the bulletin for the AFC Mass schedule. But I would like to preparation session, preferable six months prior to the birth. highlight the special with W.A. Mozart’s “” Godparents need to participate in a preparation session also. Contact your parish office for further information. K.317, that will be held at St. Mary’s. It will be an unforgettable religious experience. We are so blessed to be able to praise God in this manner and Bulletin Copy Deadline: Monday: noon honor Our Lady on her feast day. Thanks to Sean Connolly for organizing this Catholic Charities : 1-866-670-5163 and to all who helped.

Religious Education of Our Youth: CCD Soon we will be beginning our regular instruction of our youth in the faith on Wednesday evenings for those who choose to participate in this formation. We would like to have two teachers or a teacher and an aid in each of the classrooms. This is a very challenging, but very rewarding service to the parish, especially to our youth who need to hear the .

Passing on the faith is so critical, especially today when more and more we live in a society where almost everything is more important than God. This is the work of all of us. All of us have the responsibility from our baptism to go out and preach to all the nations. This preaching begins at home and in our parish and then spreads beyond that.

This is essential work in the parish. Please search your hearts and listen to the voice of God as He speaks to us in the quiet of our hearts. Please call your AFC Parish Office to offer your help.

Praised be Christ now and forever, Msgr. Eugene Lozinski AFC Mass Times & Weekly Events

AFC Mass Times & Intentions for August 12 - 18, 2019 Weekly Events

Monday - St. Jane Frances de Chantal, Religious St. Mary’s, Sleepy Eye Aug. 12 Dt 10:12-22 / Mt 17:22-27 Monday, August 12 7:15 am St. Mary’s †Bennett Tauer 6:30pm Administrative Council mtg in the 10:00 am Divine Providence †Joe Neid parish meeting room

Tuesday - Sts. Pontian, Pope & Hippolytus, Priest, Martyrs Tuesday, August 13 Aug. 13 Dt 31:1-8 / Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 9:00am Parish Staff mtg in parish office 7:15 am St. Mary’s Mariann Vandeputte Intentions 5:30pm E & C Committee mtg in school library 8:30 am Japanese Martyrs †Bob Augustin Thursday, August 15 10:00 am Divine Providence †Bob Novotny 7:30pm Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Solemn Mass with Sleepy Eye Mozart Wednesday - St. Maximilian Kolbe, Priest & Martyr Chorus & Orchestra Aug. 14 Dt 34:1-12 / Mt 18:15-20 7:15 am St. Mary’s Catholic United Financial Japanese Martyrs, Leavenworth 10:00 am Divine Providence †Dec’d Mbrs of the Neudecker Family Tuesday, August 13 1:30 pm Gil Mor, Morgan For Msgr. Lozinski’s Birthday 7:30pm Administrative Council mtg in church 6-6:30 pm St. Mary’s Confessions social room 6:00 pm St. Paul’s †Lois Hornick 7:00 pm St. Mary’s †Joan Portner 8:00 pm Japanese Martyrs †Vern & LaDonna Domeier

Thursday - The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Holy Day of Obligation) Aug. 15 Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab / 1 Cor 15:20-27 / Lk 1:39-56 7:15 am St. Mary’s †Ralph Strangis 10:00 am Divine Providence †Maddalena, Clementina & Concetta Ugolini 12:00 pm St. Mary’s †Richard Irlbeck 5:30 pm St. Michael’s †Dec’d mbrs of the Knights of Columbus 7:30 pm St. Mary’s/EF-Latin Parish Family

Friday - St. Stephen of Hungary Aug. 16 Jos 24:1-13 / Mt 19:3-12 7:15 am St. Mary’s †Melvin & Marcella Pelzel 8:30 am St. Michael’s †Wally Helget 10:00 am Divine Providence †Margie Hacker

Saturday Aug. 17 Jos 24:14-29 / Mt 19:13-15 10:00 am Divine Providence DSMP 3-4:00 pm St. Mary’s Confessions (NOTE TIME) 4:30 pm St. Mary’s †Dec’d Mbrs of the Jerry Miller Family (NOTE TIME) 7:30 pm Japanese Martyrs Confessions 8:00 pm Japanese Martyrs †Doris Windschitl

Sunday - Twentieth Sunday in Aug. 18 Jer 38:4-6, 8-10 / Heb 12:1-4 / Lk 12:49-53 7:30 am St. Mary’s †Eldon Helget 8:00 am St. Michael’s Confessions 8:30 am St. Michael’s †Rose Fromm 9:45 am St. Mary’s †Clarence & Myra Soukup 10:30 am St. Paul’s †Marvin Goldschmidt 11:10 am St. Mary’s Confessions 11:30 am St. Paul’s Confessions Happy Birthday 11:30 am St. Mary’s/EF-Latin Parish Family Msgr. Eugene Lozinski 3-4:00 pm St. Michael’s Wednesday, August 14

Perpetual Adoration at St. Mary’s Church Adoration Chapel, Sleepy Eye Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 12:30-2pm 2-3pm 9-10am Noon-1pm 3-4am 2-3am 4-5pm 3-4pm 1-2pm 11am-noon 3-4am 6-7pm 4-5pm EOW 4-5am 5-6pm EOW 1-2pm 4-5pm 5-6pm Please call Kathy Wichmann at 794-6592 with questions or to sign up for an hour of Adoration. Thank you! St. Mary’s Church & School, Sleepy Eyeye Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Liturgical Ministers foror AugAAugustugus 17 & 18, 2019 Liturgical Ministers for August 14 & 15, 2019 Rosary Leaders 4:00 pm Kathleen Joyce 7:00 pm Wayne Pelzel, Ruth Mecklenburg 7:00 am Linda (Paul) Schroepfer 7:15 am Mary Beth Botz, Judy Schotzko Lectors 12:00 pm Randy Krzmarzick, Cindy Marti 4:30 pm Jacki Kyllonen, Tiffany Hoffmann 7:30 pm Clergy 7:30 am Terry Helget, Tracy Meyer Accompanist 9:45 am Pat Krzmarzick, Randy Krzmarzick 7:00 pm Sean Connolly Volunteers 11:30 am Clergy 7:15 am Sean Connolly Volunteers Accompanist Cantor 12:00 pm TBD TBD 4:30 pm Hannah Schmitz Bob Krambeer 7:30 pm Sleepy Eye Mozart Chorus & Orchestra 7:30 am Sarah Jirak Tom Larson Servers 9:45 am Lisa Portner Mary Kissner 7:00 pm Lauren Hoffmann, Isabella Hoffmann, Emily 11:30 am C. Berry Sacred Music Retreat Weiss, Kayla Schroepfer, Emily Erickson Servers 7:15 am John Miller, Brandon Tauer, Jake Heinrichs, CJ 4:30 pm Sophie Kyllonen, Elle Kyllonen, Elizabeth Schwint, Surprenant, Brayden Suess Meriden Andres 12:00 pm Volunteers 7:30 am McKenna Larson, Lacey Mathiowetz, Emily 7:30 pm Volunteers Helget, Jenica Schroepfer Ushers/Greeters 9:45 am Emma Currans, Regina Surprenant, Caroline 7:00 pm *Leon Krzmarzick, Spike Schroepfer, Merlin Wahl, Currans, Leah Miller Duane Havemeier, Brad Ludewig, Bob R. Hoffmann 11:30 am Volunteers 7:15 am *Randy Reinarts, Dennis Krzmarzick, Phil Sellner, Ushers/Greeters Richard Neyers 4:30 pm *Leon Krzmarzick, Duane Havemeier, Brad 12:00 pm *Clete Zinniel, Leonard Wendinger, Bob Pelzel, Ludewig, Merlin Wahl, Spike Schroepfer, Bob R. Roger Kral, Linus Kral, Ed Treml Hoffmann 7:30 pm *Volunteers 7:30 am *Clete Zinniel, Michael A. Sellner, Richard Neyers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Dan Seidl, Phil Sellner, Rick Mages 7:00 pm Mary Gangelhoff, Greg Gangelhoff, Mary 9:45 am *Larry Pelzel, Roger Kral, Dean Ibberson, Dan Havemeier, Kathy Ludewig Reddemann, Bill Ries, Mark A. Schroepfer 7:15 am Schoenstatt Sisters, Joyce Neyers, Tammy Helget 11:30 am Volunteers 12:00 pm Luann Schwint, Judy Schwartz, Judy Mathiowetz, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Jerry Joyce 4:30 pm Judy Mathiowetz, Shauna Moldan, Rich Moldan 7:30 pm Clergy 7:30 am Schoenstatt Sisters, Tony Schmitz, Scott If you are unable to minister at your assigned time, please find a Surprenant, Bruce Woitas, Tammy Helget replacement with someone from another Mass time. 9:45 am Anita Schwartz, Loren Ludewig, Melissa Miller, Ron Miller Thank you to all who have given to the Diocesan 11:30 am Clergy Ministries Appeal. Our goal is $53,168.42. As of August 6, 2019: Total portion received for Diocesan Ministries is $39,099.88 Total received for our Parish This Week We Celebrate…. $9,774.97. Total cash received $48,874.85 Total cash and ….the marriage of Kyle Sellner & Autumn Engelkes pledges $50,576.00 from 153 donors. who entered into the Sacrament of Matrimony on Saturday. May the Lord bless your marriage and give you ….to the Minnesota Drifters for donating the many years of happiness together. bench in memory of Joe Sellner located outside the ....the baptism of Hunter Andrew Hoffman, son of Kevin north entrance of the church. Thank you to Delores & Ashley Hoffman. Congratulations! Spaeth and family for their gift of $490.00 in memory of Marjorie Spaeth to replate the crucifix in the adoration chapel. These gifts are truly appreciated. Traveling Prayer for Vocations August 11: John & Patty Rosenhammer Votive Lights burn this week for: Ray & Adella Tauer; Sam August 18: Mike & Audrey Wagner Erickson; Victor Kral; Sylvester & Irene Seifert; Marion M. Sellner; Hacker Families; Patt Seifert; Family Intentions; Stanley Bauer; Special Intention; Witucki Family; Florian & Parish Prayer List: Dave Walter, Gary Kuebler, Ron Haas, Florence Sellner; Jerome Weicherding; Marian J. Sellner; Pat, Carol, Laurie, Bev Soukup, Mike Seifert (Diane), Noelle Arnold & Loraine Roiger; Roger S. Sellner; Evie Proell; Willard Seidl, my sister, Phyllis Jacobs, Tracy Jacobs, Nicole, Janet Fischer; Dec’d Mbrs of Alphonse Mages Family; Leon Bushard; Evenson, Mary Ann Thedens, Lynn ‘Pork” Haala, Sharon Carr, Gary’s Health; Special Intentions; Les Haala; Successful Cheryl Nessett, Vern Riebel, Mikaela Willhite, successful Surgery; Barb Krueger Deibele; (2) special intentions; surgery, Nancy Johnson, Jim Roe, Roger S. Sellner, Lowell L. granddaughter & unborn baby. Mathiowetz, MTL, Joyce Neyers, Margot. THANK YOU! SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS UNTIL AUGUST 23: The Council of Catholic Women wishes to extend a hearty thank you to the festival committee for a job well done! We appreciate 8:00 AM—3:00 PM their hard work organizing this year’s festival. Thank you also to all of the parishioners who volunteered to help at the festival in SMS WISH LIST any way. Please considering supporting St. Mary’s School by assisting with our wish list! BIG TICKET DRAWING WINNERS: Congratulations to the *Computer Wiring for entire school: $43,847.00 following people who won a prize: 1.Jeff & Patti Mickelson; *Kindergarten chair storage pockets: $319.00 2.Lenora Schumacher; 3.Jolly Hoffmann; 4.Irene Lux; 5.Sara Heinrichs; 6.Thomas Guldan; 7.Deb Reinarts; 8.Marian Altmann; THANK YOU 9.Linda Haala; 10.Mark Stueber; 11.Al Drage; 12.Geo. & Mary Thank you to the class of 1979 for their generous donation of Forst; 13.Colton Borth; 14.Sheila Schmid; 15.Paul Hoffman; $432.00 to help with the computer wiring expense. We are 16.Adeline Braulick; 17.Christine Lukes; 18.Diane Krzmarzick; grateful to them for this donation! We appreciate the generosity 19.Lorraine Tauer; 20.Darla Meyer; 21.Don Brinkman; of everyone who supports our school! 22.Thomas Guldan; 23.Barbara Mages; 24.Michael & Amy Mages; 25.Connie Nelson; 26.Patrick Riederer; 27.Pauline PRESS BOX SUITES Zuhlsdorf; 28.JoAnn Seifert; 29.Pat Harkin; 30.Ron Miller; Don’t miss your opportunity to bid on a Press Box 31.Richard Callanan; 32.Don Sellner; 33.Sam & Jessica Suite during the Knights’ home football games this Bloedow; 34.Mary Ann Seifert; 35.JoAnn Seifert; 36.Mary season! Catherine Bauer; 37.Mike & Linda Seifert; 38.Tim & Lindsey Top bidder for each game gets: Seating for 4 people Mages; 39.Louise Forster; 40.Deanna Schwint; 41.Karen Doom; in a spacious suite overlooking the field, free game 42.Alice Walter; 43.Bev Ibberson; 44.Patty Sellner; 45.Mary admission, parking privileges, pop and a snack. Beth Botz; 46.James Riederer; 47.Mike & Linda Seifert; 48.Doug Home game dates to bid on are: Kral; 49.Sandy Kral; 50.Tom Kachelmeier; 51.Brad & Becky Thurs., August 29 Nicollet Sellner; 52.Rachel Kucera; 53.Raina Klisch; 54.Al & Nancy Friday, Sept. 20 GHEC-Truman Windschitl; 55.Jim Goblirsch; 56.Bernadette Hoffmann; Friday, Sept. 27 Edgerton (Homecoming) 57.Dianne Harkin; 58.Gary Hillesheim; 59.Doug & Deb Brandl; Friday, Oct. 11 Renville County West (Parents’ night/GS 60.Carol Braulick; 61.Duane Sellner; 62.Msgr. Eugene Lozinski; halftime). 63.Tony Hagen; 64.Dale & Mary Jo Evers; 65.Gerald Helget; Please stop by or call the school office at 794-4121 to place your 66.Ron & Lorraine Haas; 67.Ron Dietl; 68.Dean & Diane bid. Minimum bid is $100.00. Ibberson; 69.Pat Krzmarzick; 70.Ken Riebel; 71.Darrel Fischer; 72.Brad Hoffmann; 73.Veronica Niehaus; 74.Deb Reinarts; ALUMNI AND FRIENDS GOLF TOURNAMENT 75.Susan Mason; 76.Joe Nelson; 77.Adam Lux; 78.Martin WHEN: Saturday, September 7, at 10 AM Hoffman; 79.Jay Van Sickle; 80.Rachel Moldan; 81.Bob Marti; 82.Heather Hoffmann; 83.Gina Windschitl; 84.Dawn Sellner; WHERE: Sleepy Eye Golf Club 85.Jean Soukup; 86.Agnes Zwaschka; 87.Cynthia Surprenant; WHY: To have fun and support St. Mary’s athletic 88.Eileen Sellner; 89.Annette Lux; 90.Les Schrupp; 91.Jane program Soukup; 92.Debbie Fischer; 93.Jerome Mathiowetz; 94.Brenda WHO: All alumni and friends Walden; 95.Brenda Schroepfer; 96.LeAnn Heim; 97.Rita WHAT: Three-person best ball golf tournament Schleisman. Please stop by the parish office to pick up your prize The entry fee is $50 per person and includes golf and lunch. To if you have not done so already. register, contact Dan Schmid (507-276-5570), Judd Walter (507- 227-0903) or Bruce Woitas (507-220-0410). Get your team Help Wanted ~ Volunteer Head Supervisor for St. Mary’s together and join the fun! Church Social Room. For more information, please call the parish office at 794-4171. PICTURES BY MARY If you are interested in having photos taken by Help Wanted ~ Volunteer Head Money Counter. For mor e Mary Woitas, please set up an appointment by information, please call the parish office at 794-4171. calling St. Mary’s School at 794-6141. The available times at Sportsmen Park are on NEX-TU-NU II Aug. 12-17: Baby cloths 0-24 months 4/$1.00; Sunday, September 8; Sunday, September 22; Canning jars-Quarts .30c each; pints .20c each. Regular Store Sunday, October 13 and Sunday, October 20, during 11:30 a.m. Hours: Mon. – Fri.: 10am - 4:30 pm; Sat.: 10am - 1pm. —4:30 p.m. Please arrive 10 minutes before your appointment. The cost is $65.00 per thirty-minute sitting. Checks should be made out to St. Mary’s School. All proceeds will go to the Calendar raffle winners for July 29-Aug. 4: Ronald Saffert, elementary school. Thank you to Mary Woitas for donating Al Arneson, Randall A. Green, Joan Windschitl, Dennis Helget, your services to our school. Lyle Fischer, Marie Bushard.

KC Corn Feed - Monday, August 19, at the St. Mary’s Catholic School exists to assist parents in Leavenworth Softball Field starting at 6:00pm. All passing on the Catholic faith while providing a KC members and families and families of deceased quality education in a safe and positive environment. KC’s, clergy, religious and guests are welcome! St. Michael’s Church & School, Morgan St. Michael’s Parish and School Office will be CLOSED MINISTRY SCHEDULE August 12 through August 16 Thursday, Aug. 15 at 5:30 PM ~ Assumption of Mary The secretary will be returning on Tuesday, August 20. : Tom Green EMHC: Ashley Nelson & JoAnn Green St. Michael’s, Morgan Online Giving Servers: Grace Hamre, Colton Dauer Ushers: Volunteers We are keeping up with technology! Our parish provides Online Giving as an electronic tool for contribuons so you can give via Sunday, August 18 at 8:30 AM the internet. Online giving helps you maintain your giving even Lector: Pat Wildt if you cannot be here at Mass. This also helps the parish EMHC: Denise Kalkhoff & Ed Steffl streamline our cash flow, especially during bad weather or Servers: Maryanne Larsen, Teresa Larsen, Hank Heiling vacaon mes. Go to hps://osvonlinegiving.com/4474 or Ushers: Jack Carlson, Jim Lueken, Arnie Penning, Russ www.divinemercyafc.org click the home tab to get started Steffensmeier today! KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS We would PARISH PRAYER LIST: like to thank Scott Hacker who hosted the Burdell DeMuth, Julia Kalkhoff, Jim Larsen, Christopher Utz, K of C Fatima Statue and prayed daily for Arliss Vollbrecht, Barry Weber, Virginia Welter, Sarah more Church vocations, and for the Wenisch, Dustin Wersal. Names will stay on the prayer list for intention of the KC’s and the Church. 6 months, if you would like a name added to the list or a name taken off the list, please call the office at 249-3192. This week we celebrate the marriage of Tyler LARGE VOTIVE LIGHTS Will burn this week for the Huhnerkoch and Britney Green who entered into intentions of: for Britney & Tyler; for Special Intentions, the Sacrament of Matrimony on Saturday. May the for family of KDK, for P.S. family, and for world peace/ Lord bless your marriage and give you many years of happiness together. peace in families. Candles are $3.00 each. Candles are lit on Thursday and will burn throughout the week. Upcoming events : August 23-24 - CUF Rummage Sale Prayer Network: August Marilyn Vogl 651-302-0546 & Janice Tempel 249-3358 August 28 - Back to School Open House 5:30-6:30pm Bingo: August 20 - Bonnie Mathiowetz & Maxine Root CUF Rummage Sale August 23 and 24. Homebound/Gil-Mor: You may begin to bring in good, useable Sunday, August 11 - Ann Christensen (507-276-1747) clothing and miscellaneous items to the Sunday, August 18 - Tom & JoAnn Green (249-3418) Social Hall for the Fall Rummage Sale which will be held August 23 and 24. Please no Bible Study computers, TV’s. or large items. Thank you! Wednesday Mornings at Gil–Mor Manor Contact Myron Mathiowetz 249-3906 or Colleen Wildt 507-316-4064. St. Michael’s School News Back to School Packets will be sent out shortly. Our Open Wednesday Evenings at the home of Miki Schultz House is scheduled for Wednesday, August 28th at 5:30 to 6:30 7-8:30 pm. All are welcome. Books are included. pm. We hope all our families enjoy the last bit of summer Contact Miki at 507-227-8229. vacation!

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St. Michael's Religious Ed is in need of volunteers The Mission of St. Michael’s School is to pass on the for teaching religion classes on Wednesday Catholic faith in the context of a quality education and a evenings for the 2019-2020 school year. The catechesis of our nurturing environment. youth is a crucial mission in our parish as this forms them to be faithful disciples of Jesus Christ and devout members of the Church. Your help in this mission would be much Calendar Raffle Winners appreciated. If interested, contact Daniel Davis at (260) 222- July 28 - Mariann Wildt 4315 or [email protected]. Thank you! July 31 - Emma Iffert

“I am not capable of doing big things, Attention Parishioners: If you are new to the parish, but I want to do everything, even the smallest things, recently married, or have recently moved, please contact the for the greater glory of God.” parish office to update your information, by calling 507-249- St. Dominic Savio 3192, or emailing [email protected]. Thank you! St. Paul’s, Comfreyey Church Dinner News: MINISTRY SCHEDULE Please consider volunteering your time Wednesday, Aug. 14 - 6:00PM Mass ~ Assumption of Mary and saying YES to being a chairperson for Rosary: Martha our Church Dinner! With more people on Lector: Leah Eischen the committee, it helps distribute the work EMHC: Kurt Eischen, Arlene Helget, Cecilia Zwaschka load! Also, keep planning for items for the Country Store, Servers: Cody Nickel & Kaylee Romsdahl Theme Basket ideas and baked goods and candies for the Bake Gifts: Martha Fredin & Arlene Helget Shoppe. If you are gifted with the talent to make a larger item Ushers: Richard Callanan & Dennis Schumacher (for example: a quilt, piece of furniture, outdoor birdhouse or display item) that could be used for a separate raffle, PLEASE Sunday, August 18 - 10:30AM Mass let a committee member or the office know! If anyone has extra Rosary: Marge ground cherries, horseradish or small slicer cucumbers, please Lector: Jeanne Kopischke let Marianne Schotzko know! They will be made into Country EMHC: LeAnn Helget, Denice Evers, Erin Eischen Store canned items for our Church Dinner on Sunday, October Servers: Adam Veerkamp & Kyla Wuertz 27. Gifts: Scott & Pamela Gardner Ushers: Dan Eischen & Darrell Platz Congratulations to our $50 Calendar Raffle winner: Jim Hillesheim! Will you be next week’s lucky $50 winner? Keep In Your Prayers - Servicemen, Julie Hoek, Gloria Utz, Jim Schneider, Derek Wingert, Ramona Toll, Chuck Happy 82nd Birthday to James Rathman August 17th! Wellman, Walt Evers, Allen Evers, Brian Fredin, Baby Briar Happy 80th Birthday to Jeanine Wolford August 17th! Lippert, Pat Callanan, Eileen Fredin, Anonymous. Japanese Martyrs, Sleepy Eye (Leavenworth)h) Church Dinner & Festival! MINISTRY SCHEDULE Thank you to the "Dressing Crew" for Wednesday, Aug. 14 - 8:00PM ~ Assumption of Mary another year of making dressing for the Rosary: Dorothy Lax Church Dinner. I appreciate each and every Lector: Rick Lax one of you for your dedication to another successful year. Also a EMHC: Rick & Monica Lax, Arla Dockter big thank you to: Dorothy H., Dorothy L., Donna S., Edwin and Servers: Nicholas & Sidney Tauer Marilyn W., for all the years you have given us, now it is time Gifts: Ushers for you to relax and enjoy the Church Dinner. ~ Kelli Jensen Music: Randy Lax

Saturday, August 17 - 8:00PM REMINDER: Please remember to turn in any festival Rosary: Stacy Tauer expenses as soon as possible. Lector: Steve Lax EMHC: Arla Dockter, Clem & Suzy Windschitl Servers: Isaac Huiras & Emma Windschitl POST FESTIVAL FOOD SALES Gifts: Clem & Suzy Windschitl Festival Food Sale will be held again next Saturday after our Music: Ronda Mathiowetz Saturday, 8 p.m. Mass. Items for sale: Pop, Water, and Gatorade. If interested please stop after Mass to purchase. Please Pray For - Barry Weber, Ron Windschitl

Please remember to complete a Ministree card for any volunteer work you do Happy 95th birthday to Bernice Augustin on August 12! for Japanese Martyrs Church. Our Church benefits from your good deeds. Combined Events

CCD Teachers Needed The shared Upcoming Events

Religious Education program between Aug 13 - 7:30pm JM Administrative Council meeting Japanese Martyrs Parish, Leavenworth Aug 14 - 6pm Assumption Mass at SP and St. Paul’s Parish, Comfrey is in need of teachers this Aug 14 - 8pm Assumption Mass at JM coming year. If you are willing to help teach a class, please Aug 19 - 6pm KC Corn Feed at Leavenworth contact Andrew Dieter. His email: [email protected] Aug 26 - First day of school at St. Mary’s, Sleepy Eye or cell number 320-414-2537 or parish office 507-794- Aug 27 - 7pm All AFC Admin Council mtg in St. Mary’s social 4171. This is open to anyone who is interested in passing on Oct 27 - St. Paul’s Sausage Dinner their faith to our youth - no teaching degree required!

KC Corn Feed - Monday, August 19, at the Remember to Attend Mass for the Holy Day - Leavenworth Softball Field starting at 6:00pm. All KC Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Wednesday, members and families and families of deceased KC’s, August 14 - 6:00 p.m. at St. Paul's, Comfrey or 8:00 p.m. clergy, religious and guests are welcome! at Japanese Martyrs, Leavenworth. Divine Mercy Area Newsws

Stewardship for the Week of August 4, 2019 St. Mary’s St. Michael’s St. Paul’s Japanese Martyrs Adult $9,140.91 $749.25 $920.00 $320.00 Youth $81.27 $3.00 $2.00 $0 Loose Plate $402.25 $221.00 $16.00 $161.00 All Other $349.00 $120.00 $117.45 $59.75 Total $9,973.43 $1,093.25 $1,055.45 $540.75 Total (adult/yth/loose/mbrshp) $9,624.43 $973.25 $938.00 $481.00 Weekly Budget Needed $13,480.77 $1,853.85 $1,073.08 $1,040.39 Fiscal Year to Date $47,628.31 $5,411.25 $3,212.70 $3,651.04 Fiscal Year to Date Budget $67,403.85 $9,269.25 $5,365.40 $5,201.95 Area Events St. Gregory the Great, Lafayette Harvest Festival, Sunday, August 11. Serving a buffet style Ham & Meatball dinner from 10:30am-1:30pm in the church hall. Games, entertainment, bingo, silent auction, big ticket raffle. All are welcome!

St. Mary, Bechyn 28th Annual Czech Heritage Festival, Sunday, August 11. Pork Dinner served from 11:00am – 1:30pm. Afternoon entertainment, Ethnic food, Silent Auction, Beer Garden, Bingo, Children’s Activities plus much more.

St. Andrew’s, Fairfax Fun Fest, Sunday, August 18. Serving a Deep Fried Chicken Dinner with all the trimmings from 10:30am-1:00pm. Entertainment all afternoon. Lunch Stand open from 10:30am-3:00pm, serving hamburgers, hotdogs, BBQ’s, Coney’s Bars, Pies and Beverages. All are welcome!

St. Michael’s, Morgan CUF Matching Grant Rummage Sale & Lunch, Friday, August 23 from 9am-6pm and Saturday, August 24 Bag Sale starting at 8am-1pm. Serving lunch both days. Something for everyone!

St. John’s, Searles Parish Festival, Sunday, August 25. Serving a family style Chicken & Ham Dinner with homemade dressing from 10:15am-1:30pm. Everyone is welcome!

St. Raphael’s, Springfield Fall Festival, Sunday, September 15. Serving a Hearty Breakfast from 8:30am-12:30pm. There will also be Country Store, Sweet Shoppe, Cookie Bowling, Craft Ladies, Raffle Drawing after Live Auction, Silent Auction, Beer Tent, Pulled Pork & Walking Tacos and more!! All are welcome!

Part-Time Housekeeper Needed Part-Time Housekeeper needed at Lake Villa Maria Apartments in Sleepy Eye. This posion is 10 hours per week. The hours are 7:00 AM unl 12:00 PM on Tuesday and Thursday. The posion will be available August 26th. Please call Audrey at 507-794- 5333.

Sleepy Eye Food Shelf New Location! The Sleepy Eye Food Shelf will open on Monday, August 19 at 4:00pm in the backrooms of the Sleepy Eye Community Center, 115 2nd Ave NE, Sleepy Eye. Please use the alley door. Thank you!

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