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MarchMarch 24,24, 20192019

Mass Times Sacrament of Anointing Parish Leadership Saturday, 5:00pm Last Tuesday of the month, 6:30pm Mass Ray Sirek, Trustee Sunday, 8:30am & 10:30am or contact Fr. Rick, Pastor Peter Smyth, Trustee Tuesday, 6:30pm If you or a family member are ill or in the Bob McBeath, Parish Council Co-Chair Wednesday thru Friday, 9:00am hospital and want to schedule a visit contact Bill Franke, Stewardship Chair Michele Cowling, Stewardship Co-Chair Rosary Mia Ah Sani, Director of Pastoral Care. Mondays, 6:30pm (except holidays) Baptism Commission Chairs Fridays during Lent, 6:30pm Baptisms are available during Mass on the Barry Weber, Administration Sundays in May & October, 8:00am second weekend of each month. Call Donna Angela Dunbar, Faith Formation Rubio, Director of Community Life, to Tammy Kealey, Faith Formation Evening Prayer and Adoration register for Baptism preparation. John Gockel, Pastoral Care Sundays, 7:15pm to 8:15pm John Gray, Pastoral Care Marriage Barb Smyth, Social Justice & Charity Reconciliation Contact Donna Rubio, Director of Dick Stoltman, Worship Regular schedule is Saturdays, 4:00pm, Community Life; six months to one year Lynn Anne Groebner, Worship or by appointment preparation time required.

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Parish Office Hours The Monday-Thursday 8:00am to Noon & 1:00pm to 4:30pm Friday 8:00am to Noon Closed: Saturday & Sunday Parish Ministry Staff Phone : 952-835-7101 extensions listed below Fig Tree Pastor Fr. Rick Banker ...... x234 Deacon “There once was a person who had a fig tree planted in his orchard, and Dc. Jim DeShane ...... x220 when he came in search of fruit on it [he] found none." Parish Administrator Beth Schorle ...... x222 We live in a results-driven society. It can be easy to put pressure on Receptionist & Administrative Assistant Sue Kruchten ...... x200 ourselves to succeed. If we're not keeping up with the perceived "good Director of Liturgy life" of those around us, we feel anxious and disappointed. Some of the Mary Kay Hird ...... x217 Gospel stories about fruitfulness can seem to play out in this fashion. “For Director of Communications three years now I have come in search of fruit on this fig tree but have Celeste Morris ...... x201 Director of Pastoral Care found none. So cut it down." The message seems to be clear. Abide in God Mia Ah Sani ...... x223 and bear fruit! Stand apart from God and be barren. But what happens Director of Community Life when we're trying, but the growth we wanted doesn't seem to be coming Donna Rubio ...... x219 Director of High School & Adult Ministries our way? What if it feels like life just isn't bearing fruit? Patrick Smalley ...... x211 Director of Faith Formation: Birth to Gr. 8 This Sunday, Jesus gives us a sign of hope. " [The gardener] said to him in Nicole Smalley ...... x210 reply, 'Sir, leave it for this year also? it may bear fruit in the future." How Faith Formation Assistants quick we can be to judge! Perhaps you started out Lent with high hopes Aaron Hove / Tim Larson / Forrest Schrader Coordinator of Sunday School & Nursery and big ideas for getting closer to God. Maybe things haven't gone exactly Bridget Grotins like you thought. It can be easy to lose patience with our failures or slow Director of Music growth. We shouldn't be too quick to assume that God has given up on us. Craig Walker ...... x231 He hasn't. Director of Children’s Choir Emma Shukle Worship Aids The same ideas apply to those around us. Perhaps we're the planter of the Beth Schmidt fig tree. We expect a certain amount of growth from someone in our life, Parish Accountant and they just aren't measuring up. Let today's Gospel be a gentle nudge for Dc. Mark Johanns ...... x208 Maintenance Crew mercy. As Lent continues to unfold, be patient with yourself and those Miguel Ponce / Gene Vavra / Juan Carlos Reyes around you. Wait for God to provide the growth.

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PASTORAL CARE CALENDAR

Stephen Ministry SATURDAY, MARCH 23 When life seems dreary and Spring seems far Third Sunday of Lent away… Spring may have arrived, but life can still seem 4:00p Confessions cold and dreary for those who have suffered a loss or 5:00p Mass— Tim Ryan ! experienced a crisis. Our Stephen Ministers are trained to help people through the winters of life, providing SUNDAY, MARCH 24 emotional and spiritual support during tough times. If Third Sunday of Lent you or someone you know could benefit from the 8:30a Mass— Michael Werness ! confidential, one-to-one Christian care of a Stephen 10:30a Mass— Dorsie Taraboi ! Minister, contact to Mia Ah Sani, our director of 10:30a Children’s Liturgy of the Word Pastoral Care. Call the parish office at (952) 835-7101. 7:15p Evening Prayer & Adoration Our Stephen Ministers are ready to care for you. MONDAY, MARCH 25 6:30p Rosary 7:00p AA HealthEast Hospice Grief Support Services TUESDAY, MARCH 26 SPOUSE LOSS GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP 9:00a Tai Chi Tuesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30; 1:00 – 2:30pm 1:00p Women’s AA Path of Grace United Methodist Church, 759 County Rd B East, Maplewood 1:30p Weekly Bible Study When you are on the journey of grief, it is often helpful to seek the support of others. 5:30p Adult Faith Committee This group is intended for people who are grieving the death of their spouse or significant 6:30p Mass with Anointing— other. Group members will have opportunities to reflect on grief and loss, and receive ! relevant grief education materials. Arnold Nelson 7:00p Adult Faith Book Discussion GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP (open to all who are grieving a loss) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 Second and Fourth Tuesdays, 5:00 – 6:30pm ! Woodwinds Hospital, Conference Room B, 1925 Woodwinds Drive, Woodbury 9:00a Mass— Tom Lickteig If you have experienced the loss of a loved one, it is often helpful to seek the support of 9:30a StarBucks others. This ongoing group will allow members to reflect on grief and loss and receive THURSDAY, MARCH 28 grief education and support. Loaves & Fishes, Creekside To register call 651 232-3543 or email [email protected]. 9:00a Mass— George Mehr ! Classes are free but space is limited. 10:00a Al-Anon 7:00p Men’s AA 7:00p Adult Choir Rehearsal FRIDAY, MARCH 29 PRAY FOR THE SICK, THOSE NAMED BELOW 9:00a Mass— Mary Jane Mehr ! & ALL LISTED IN THE BOOK OF PRAYER 9:00a Fitness & Flexibility 5:30p Lenten Soup Supper 6:30p Rosary Adam B Norma Holmes Nancy Osterling 7:00p Stations of the Cross Andy B Annie Johnson Christa Palkovich SATURDAY, MARCH 30 Mary Baruth Mary Catherine Kent Jerry Pope Fourth Sunday of Lent Beverly Burnett Kevin Knapp Sandy Pries Global Solidarity Weekend Nell Callahan Melissa Kuschill Elizabeth Quinby 4:00p Confessions Michelle Cardwell Evelyn Larson Katherine Ryan 5:00p Mass— Tim Ryan ! Joe Condoluci Clare Lee Jim Sausser Terry Creagan Renee' Lehman Nancy Schaible SUNDAY, MARCH 31 Mary Delie Jane Lynch Taylor Schemmel Fourth Sunday of Lent Andy Duda Diana Lynne Paul Schrantz Global Solidarity Weekend ! Robert Flammang Dora May Al Shimota 8:30a Mass— Patricia Holewa ! Sandra Gilarski Alexa Mendoza Vern Splinter 10:30a Mass— Pat Thorne Kim Gilligan Woody Numainville Tracy Stein 10:30a Children’s Liturgy of the Word Barbara Haubrich Mary Ocel Luke Welch 7:15p Evening Prayer & Adoration Mary Holmay Daniel O’Connell Jr. Richard Holmay Margaret O Shaughnessy

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LITURGY & MUSIC

Hearing Assistance Survey An important part of our upcoming Worship Technology upgrade will be a new hearing assistance system featuring the latest technology for these devices. The system will support traditional over the ear hearing assistance similar to what is offered today. It will also support T-coil technology that will work with your Attention all liturgical ministers at St. Edward compatible hearing aid devices. So that we can properly prepare Ushers, Greeters, Eucharistic Ministers, Sacristans, Lectors, for this implementation, we need to know which type of devices Children’s Liturgy leaders and Linen Care—check out upcoming are needed. If you currently use our hearing assistance system, or bulletins for the details of a special event planned just for you on expect to, please answer a few questions for us by completing a Saturday, April 27! short survey on our website at stedwardschurch.org/2019/03/ worship-technology-update / or fill out a paper version found by the current devices or in the church office.

Attention Eucharistic Ministers The next quarter schedule for April, May, and June is now available. If you did not receive a copy of the schedule by email or regular mail, please contact Mary Kay Hird at [email protected]

Anointing of the Sick Please note the following change to the anointing schedule: Beginning this month on Tuesday, March 26, anointings will move from the first Tuesday of the month to the last Tuesday of each FROM ASH WEDNESDAY month. Anointings follow the 6:30pm Mass. TO RESURRECTION LENTEN FRIDAYS READINGS FOR WEEK OF MARCH 24, 2019 [ 6:30pm ] Rosary [ 7pm ] Stations of the Cross Sunday : Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11 [8a]/1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12/Lk 13:1-9 LENTEN RECONCILIATION | Thursday, April 4 [ 7pm ] All are welcome Monday : Is 7:10- 14; 8:10/Ps 40:7 -8, 8b-9, 10, 11 [8a, 9a]/Heb 10:4-10/Lk 1:26-38 PALM SUNDAY | Saturday, April 13 & Sunday, April 14 Tuesday : Dn 3:25, 34-43/Ps 25:4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, [ 5pm ] Saturday Mass 8-9 [6a]/Mt 18:21-35 [ 8:30 & 10:30am ] Sundays Mass Wednesday : Dt 4:1, 5-9/Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20 [12a] HOLY THURSDAY | Thursday, April 18 Mt 5:17-19 [ 7pm ] Mass of our Lord’s Supper Thursday : Jer 7:23-28/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 [8] GOOD FRIDAY | Friday, April 19 Lk 11:14-23 [ 7pm ] Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion Friday: Hos 14:2-10/Ps 81:6c-8a, 8bc-9, 10-11ab, 14 and 17 [cf. 11 and 9a]/Mk 12:28-34 HOLY SATURDAY | Saturday, April 20 [ 8pm ] Easter Vigil Mass Saturday : H os 6:1 -6 /Ps 51:3 -4 , 18 -1 9, 20 -2 1ab [cf. Hos 6:6]/Lk 18:9-14 EASTER SUNDAY | Sunday, April 21 Next Sunday: Jos 5:9a, 10-12/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [9a] [ 8:30 & 10:30am ] Resurrection of the Lord 2 Cor 5:17-21/Lk 15:1-3, 11-32

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ADMINISTRATION & STEWARDSHIP

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

FY19 Annual Budget $1,471,000 February* Year-To-Date* Stewardship Offertory $ 63,874 Actual $ 876,408 “He said to the gardener, ‘For three years now I have come in Electronic Offertory $ 17,995 Special Gifts/Bequests $ 95,639 search of fruit on this fig tree but have found none.’ ” Luke 13:7 We can all be like the barren fig tree at times. Do you cling to Total $ 81,869 Total $ 972,047 what you have or do you generously share with others? How will Budgeted $ 1,054,523 Sunday offertory funds all you respond when God asks you what you have done with all the ministries and operations, heats Difference $ (82,476) gifts He has given you? Remember, not only are we called to be our building and pays for repairs. generous, we are called to develop and nurture our gifts and * Updated on a monthly basis return with increase. Thank you to all who contribute so generously to our parish!

STEWARDSHIP OF TALENT Retirement Fund for Religious On behalf of all retired religious women, priests and brothers, Volunteer at our parish by adding your name to the sign-up thank you for your support of this important annual appeal. Your sheets found under the monitor in the foyer or using our generous parish contribution of $3,852 will enable religious online volunteer form at www.StEdwardsChurch.org. communities to meet their pressing retirement needs, while continuing to serve the people of God. Your generosity also contributes to financial planning opportunities for younger men Give Us a Follow and women’s communities to help them better prepare for their Follow “Church of St. Edward” on Facebook. See our best photos future retirement needs now. from recent events, notices for upcoming events, and more! COMMUNITY LIFE

New to St. Edward? Stop by the welcome table in the foyer after Mass for information about the parish. A member of our staff or a volunteer will be happy to answer any questions about the parish and help you fill out an interest card.

Molly Wavinak

Parents: Scott and Brenna Wavinak

Come to the social hall for soup and rolls before Rosary at 6:30pm and Stations of the Cross at 7pm! Your Talents are Needed! The Community Life Commission is currently seeking: Welcome Committee: The members of the Welcome Committee For information or to volunteer in Community Life, please plan events and provide support to new parishioners. Please join contact Donna at [email protected] or the team and share your gifts of hospitality! 952-835-7101 x219.

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Have you checked out the Lent content on FORMED? Take advantage of the FREE subscription! FAITH FORMATION 1. Go to stedwardschurch.formed.org 2. Click “Register” and enter your name, email, and create your password. 3. Enjoy!

Adult Faith Alive! Book discussions are small groups designed to help adults discuss life issues through a lens of faith by focusing on a story. No advanced registration needed. SOCIAL JUSTICE

During Lent, we are asked to focus more intently on “almsgiving” which means donating money or ALMSGIVING goods to the poor and performing other acts of charity. St. Edward offers opportunities to participate in the work of justice for needy individuals and organizations during Lent and throughout the year.

Moved by the Gospel, CRS not only assists the poor, but goes even farther by assisting the very poorest of the poor, responding to the Church’s challenge to act in solidarity with the most vulnerable, and leading the Catholic faithful in the United States in doing the same. Furthermore, while it is an official agency of the Catholic Church, CRS serves people based on need, not on creed, offering life- saving assistance to people of all faiths, and people of no faith.

St. Edward volunteers have been serving no-charge, no-obligation meals to the hungry of our community for more than 30 years at St. Stephen’s Church and Creekside Senior Center. Upcoming serving dates and locations: Creekside: Thursday, March 28 Join a team to prepare the meal from 2:00-3:30pm or another team to serve the meal from 5:00-7:00pm. For volunteer information please contact Jerry Ehlers at 651-459-6022 or Donna Stein at 952-888-7580. St. Stephen’s: Tuesday, April 2 Join a team to prepare the meal from 3:00-4:30pm or another team to serve the meal from 5:00-7:00pm. For volunteer information please contact Michele Shepard at 612-481-5069.

2019 Campamento FMSC Packing Session on Saturday, April 6 Everyone 6 and older is invited to help with the pack from Information Meeting 11:30am to 1:30pm at the Chanhassen facility. Adult supervision needed for ages 6-17. Monday, April 8, 7pm in Room 125 Sign up at the welcome desk or by clicking on the online event!

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Easter Memorials Memorialize a deceased friend or loved one, or honor someone special in your life, by donating to the cost of plants and decorations for this year’s Easter environment. Names of donors and memorials/honors will be printed in the bulletin on the Second Sunday of Easter. Please return this form with your donation by Monday, April 15. Please print clearly: In Memory of: ______In Honor of: ______Given by: ______Thank you for being part of this season’s worship environment with your gift. BROADER COMMUNITY

Find the Missing Peace in 2019 in Prior Lake! Spiritual Direction Theme for 2019 Rejoice and Be Glad-Our Call to Holiness Today In today's gospel, Jesus tells the parable of Each retreat begins at 7:30pm and ends on the final day after the fig tree. Just as fruit reflects the care brunch. Recharge yourself mentally, spiritually and physically as given to a tree, our words and actions reflect you experience these four new talk titles: the care given to our inner selves. Has your Conference 1: Holiness: Always Already Here Lent been a time of growth? What still needs Conference 2: Finding, Knowing and Trusting God’s Grace pruning? What still needs watering? Are your Conference 3: The Beatitudes: Our Christian Identity Card roots growing in fertile soil? Let God be your Conference 4: “Lord, what do you want me to do?” gardener—consider nurturing your spiritual side with spiritual Women's Palm Sunday Weekend Retreat April 12-14 This is a direction. silent retreat. Silence will be observed to enhance the depth of For more information, call Mary or Jean at 952-835-7101, x 212. your Lenten Journey experience. Palms will be distributed at the Palm Sunday Mass Men's Holy Week Retreat, April 18-20 (Thursday - Saturday) Pancake Breakfast Silence will be observed on Holy Friday out of reverence for our The Marian Council of the Knights of Columbus will sponsor a Saviors suffering and passion. Fourth Degree Pancake breakfast March 24 from 8am to To register visit www.franciscanretreats.net/register or call 12:30pm, Bloomington Event Center, 1114 American Blvd. 952-447-2182. Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center 16385 St Francis Lane, Prior Lake MN 55372 Nativity of Mary Annual Spring Gala Fundraiser Saturday, April 13, 6p-11p in the school gymnasium All of our neighbors and anyone who enjoys fun, food and Upcoming Retreats entertainment are encouraged to join us. CHRIST THE KING RETREAT CENTER Tickets include food from local restaurants, some drinks and 621 First Ave South, Buffalo, MN dueling pianos entertainment! There will also be games, hundreds MEN & WOMEN’S SILENT LENTEN MIDWEEK of treasures up for silent and live auction and socializing. RETREAT Advance Tickets: $30/person through April 5 Theme: “Be Patient in Affliction” At the Door: $35/person at the door. Date: April 9 – 11, 2019 Call 952-881-8160 for info or to reserve your tickets. Presented by: King’s House Preaching Team Suggested Offering: $160 per person/$100 per student includes $30 deposit to reserve a room Born Again Jocks-Spring Luncheon WOMEN’S SILENT WEEKEND RETREAT Monday, April 8, 11:00am to 2:30pm Theme: “Be Patient in Affliction” Cost: $17.00, door prize drawings included Date: April 12-14, 2019 Sign up at Luncheon for all BAJ activities Presented by: King’s House Preaching Team RSVP: Mike Zytkovicz-952.898.7880 Bloomington Events Center, 1114 West American Blvd Suggested Offering: $160 per person/$100 per student includes $30 deposit to reserve a room MEN & WOMEN’S SILENT HOLY WEEK RETREAT BSM Summer Camp Registration is Now Open! Theme: “Joining Jesus and Mary in the Vale of Tears” Summer will be here before you know it and attending a Benilde- Date: April 17 – 20, 2019 St. Margaret's Summer Camp is a great way to stay busy while Presented by: Fr. Richard Sudlik, OMI having a blast! BSM offers an array of camps sure to fit any Suggested Offering: $250 per person child's interests, including engineering, drama, sports, sailing and includes $30 deposit to reserve a room more. Join us for a fun summer full of memories that will last a Contact Lori: [email protected]/763-682-1394, ext. 11 lifetime! Register at: https://www.bsmschool.org/summer-camps

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