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Pastor Rev. Msgr. R. Paul Heiting ST. GABRIEL 507-458-5702 309 West Lake Ave,

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Fulda, MN 56131 Church Office October 2019 News Letter

305 S. Lafayette Ave. FROM THE DESK OF MONSIGNOR HEITING Fulda, MN 56131

Phone: 507-425-2369 Email: THE TABLES MIGHT TURN... th [email protected] In Luke’s gospel for the 26 Sunday in Ordinary Time, we have a

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ study of “polar opposites.” Jesus tells a Pharisee about a rich man who lived in great comfort while alive, but was tormented in eternal life. TRI-PARISH RCIA PAT & SHELLY MERRICK 507-274-6760 Meanwhile, a poor beggar named Lazarus lived a life of absolute poverty, but in eternal life he was welcomed by the angels. What was Jesus telling Faith Formation: the Pharisee, and, - by extension - telling us? Perhaps the Lord is trying Peg Olsem to tell us not to get too comfortable or complacent in this life. Why? Be- 507-425-2369 ext. #3 cause we never know when the tables might turn in the life to come! [email protected] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Administrative Assistant: DO YOU KNOW WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED? Nico Doom Do you know who might be interested in becoming a Catholic? Perhaps a Cell: 507-227-8239 spouse...another family member...or a friend? If you know of someone, please let me know too. We are willing to get the RCIA (Rite of Christian Bookkeeper: Initiation of Adults) program up and running if the interest is there. Typi- Cheryl Thiner cally, the RCIA program begins in the fall, and concludes at the Easter 507-425-2369 Ext #2 Vigil on Holy Saturday night, as new Catholics are welcomed into the

[email protected] faith. Maintenance: Willie Sanow PARISH CLUSTER WISHES… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Our sympathy and prayers to the family of Saint Gabriel parishioner To Schedule A Baptism or Mary Ahlers. Mary was buried from the parish on September 19, 2019. Wedding please contact May she rest in peace. Congratulations to Devon Ehlers and Haley De- Msgr. Heiting 507-458-5702 Greeff who were united in the Sacrament of Marriage on September 21, CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: 2019 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Currie. Congratulations to Tuesday, Thursday and Austin and Kassandra (Jarmer) Quade on the baptism of their son, Cason Friday 9a.m.-3p.m ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Eugene Quade, on September 21, 2019 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Prayer Chain Parish in Currie. Congratulations to Matthew Appel and Jackie Thompson JoAnne McCormick 507-425-2568 on the baptism of their son, Thielen Thomas Appel, on September 22, 2019 at Saint Gabriel Parish in Fulda. Betty Czepa 507-425-2566 2 October 2019

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1 2 3 4 5 M.P.L.N. 10:00 A Adoration Adoration Adoration I.H.M. 5:30 P St. G/ St.M Ceme- St. A 8:30 A I.H.M. 8:30 A St. G 8:30 A tery board MTG 7P

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 St. G 8:30 A E.S. Release 2-2:55P M.P.L.N. 10:00 A St. A 8:30 A I.H.M. 8:30 A St. G 8:30 A I.H.M. 5:30 P St. A 10:30 A

13 14 Columbus Day 15 16 17 18 19 second collection St. G 8:30 A E.S. Release 2-2:55P M.P.L.N. 10:00 A St. A 8:30 A I.H.M. 8:30 A St. G 8:30 A I.H.M. 5:30 P St. A 10:30 A

Confirmation retreat @ Lake Corabelle

20 second collection 21 22 23 24 25 26 St. G 8:30 A E.S. Release 2-2:55P M.P.L.N. 10:00 A St. A 8:30 A I.H.M. 8:30 A St. G 8:30 A I.H.M. 5:30 P St. A 10:30 A

Trumpet Assembly

27 28 29 30 31 Halloween Nov 1: All day St. G 8:30 A E.S. Release 2-2:55P M.P.L.N. 10:00 A St. A 8:30 A I.H.M. 8:30 A Nov 2: Confirmation @ St. A 10:30 A St. Ann’s Rite of sending for Confirmandi 8:30 A reception to follow. 3

October 2019 Schedule of Mass Times and Mass Intentions for the Tri-parish Cluster of Westbrook, St. Anthony; Fulda, St. Gabriel; and Currie, Immaculate Heart of Mary

Day Date Parish Time † Intention Tues 1 Maple Lawn Nursing Home 10:00 a.m. † Bill Kunerth Wed 2 St. Anthony 8:30 a.m. † Raymond Quade Thurs 3 Immaculate Heart of Mary 8:30 a.m. † Duane Schreier Fri 4 St. Gabriel 8:30 a.m. † Deceased Members of the Miller Family Sat 5 Immaculate Heart of Mary 5:30 p.m. † Betty Pommier Sun 6 St. Gabriel 8:30 a.m. † John Hanten Sun 6 St. Anthony 10:30 a.m. Parishioners Mon 7 Tues 8 Maple Lawn Nursing Home 10:00 a.m. † Stella Heimendinger Wed 9 St. Anthony 8:30 a.m. † John Donnelly Thurs 10 Immaculate Heart of Mary 8:30 a.m. Int of Catholic Daughters Fri 11 St. Gabriel 8:30 a.m. † Isabelle & Cruit Ingalls Sat 12 Immaculate Heart of Mary 5:30 p.m. Parishioners Sun 13 St. Gabriel 8:30 a.m. † Ben & Lorraine Wisdorf Sun 13 St. Anthony 10:30 a.m. † Peg (Robert) Olsem Mon 14 Tues 15 Maple Lawn Nursing Home 10:00 a.m. † John & Mary Maciolek Wed 16 St. Anthony 8:30 a.m. † Virginia Regnier Thurs 17 Immaculate Heart of Mary 8:30 a.m. † Stan Clauson Fri 18 St. Gabriel 8:30 a.m. † Karen (O’Laughlin) Lang Sat 19 Immaculate Heart of Mary 5:30 p.m. † Bill Pattinson Sun 20 St. Gabriel 8:30 a.m. Parishioners Sun 20 St. Anthony 10:30 a.m. † Eugne Grunewald Mon 21 Tues 22 Maple Lawn Nursing Home 10:00 a.m. † Charles & Margaret Holinka Wed 23 St. Anthony 8:30 a.m. † Craig Olsem Thurs 24 Immaculate Heart of Mary 8:30 a.m. † Wayne Jensen Fri 25 St. Gabriel 8:30 a.m. † Bill & Joan Sauer Sat 26 Immaculate Heart of Mary 5:30 p.m. † Teri Luft Sun 27 St. Gabriel 8:30 a.m. † Melea Maynard Sun 27 St. Anthony 10:30 a.m. Parishioners Mon 28 Tues 29 Maple Lawn Nursing Home 10:00 a.m. † Mary Ahlers Wed 30 St. Anthony 8:30 a.m. † LaVonne Iverson Thurs 31 Immaculate Heart of Mary 8:30 a.m. † Millie Hansen

Thank you to everyone who has requested a Mass intention in 2019. I am grateful and honored to help re- member your loved one in such a special way. Please continue to request Mass intentions. ~ Nico Doom 4 Liturgical Duties October 2019 Sun. Oct. 6 8:30 a.m. Sun. Oct. 13 8:30 a.m. Altar Server: Nevaeh Echternach, Jon Olsem Altar Server: Caleb Appel, Emily Madison Reader: Sharon Fuerstenberg Reader: Diane Kirchner Comm: Randy Holinka Comm: Margaret Popp Euch Min: Mike Vortherms, Mark Voss, Euch Min: Ken Salentiny, Tiffany Sanow, Edie Troje Lenore Wendorff Min of Hosp: Doug & Katie Clarke, Min of Hosp: Steve & Donna Clarke, Harlan Boom, Tim Runkle Glen & Sheila Crowley Sacristan: Joanne Bartosh Sacristan: Willie Sanow

Sun. Oct. 20 8:30 a.m. Sun. Oct. 27 8:30 a.m. Altar Server: Irish & Kellen Hollahan, Altar Server: Tyler Madison, Brenton Erdmann Reader: Joanne Bartosh Reader: Ken Salentiny Comm: Linda Clauson Comm: Randy Kremer Euch Min: Ted Winter, Brooke Zins, Roger Zins Euch Min: Joanne & Ray Bartosh, Sue (J) Zins Min of Hosp: Jody & Kathy Steiner, Mary & Tom Appel Min of Hosp: Ron & Diane Kirchner, Steve & Lori Thiner Sacristan: Shelby Steiner Sacristan: Edie Troje Just a friendly reminder….. Eucharistic Ministers please remember to approach the Altar after the sign of Peace is completed and before the ‘Lamb of ’ has begun.

PLEASE BE AT THE CHURCH 15 MINUTES EARLY IF YOU’RE SCHEDULED FOR A MINISTRY.

PLEASE FIND YOUR OWN REPLACEMENT IF YOU CANNOT PARTICIPATE IN THE MINISTRY.

St. Gabriel Financial Corner

Sacrificial Giving: 9-22-19 Envelope $763.00 Receipts - $8798.08 Loose - $201.00 Disbursements - $13,764.65

The purpose of the Rosary is to help keep in memory certain and his Mother in the liturgical year, and Rosarycenter.org principal events in the history of our salvation. There are twenty the twenty mysteries of the Rosary. Con- mysteries reflected upon in the Rosary, and these are divided sequently, one who recites the twenty mysteries of the Rosary in into the five Joyful Mysteries (said on Monday and Saturday), one day reflects on the whole liturgical cycle that the Church the five Luminous Mysteries (said on Thursday), the five Sorrow- commemorates during the course of each year. That is why ful Mysteries (said on Tuesday and Friday), and the five Glorious some of the Popes have referred to the Rosary as a compendium Mysteries (said on Wednesday and Sunday). As an exception, of the Gospel. One the Joyful Mysteries are said on Sundays during , while cannot change the the Sorrowful Mysteries are said on the Sundays of Lent. mysteries of the Ro- sary without losing the The question is sometimes asked, why, of all the incidents in our indulgences that the Lord’s life, the Rosary only considers these particular twenty. Church grants for the The mysteries of the Rosary are based on the incidents in the life recitation of the Ro- of Our Lord and His Mother that are celebrated in the Liturgy. sary. There is a parallel between the main feasts honoring our Lord Continued: on pg 9 5

Altar Society: Oct 5-Nov 29, 2019

January February March October Jason Appel and Jennifer & Ken Dave and Cheryl Jason & Kelsey Clarke, Tom & Mary Thiner, Jim & Barb Pat Hart Oct 5-11 507-873-8053 Bartosh Appel Elsing Margaret Goedtke Oct 12-18 507-425-2031 April May June Sherri Boehnke Oct 19-25 507-370-0426 Derek Berning & Harlan & Mary Ann Barb Kruger and Genell Hollahan Boom and Randy Linda Clauson Elaine Kirsch Oct 26- Nov 1 507-425-2457 Kremer July August September November Bill & Sharon Doyle & Betty Abra- Charlotte Ander- Fuerstenberg, hamson and Mike & son, Margaret Donna Lenards Nov 2-8 507-425-2120 Harlan & Mary Sue Zins Popp Edie Troje Nov 9-15 507-360-4236 Ann Boom Lisa Opdahl Nov 16-22 507-425-2612 October November December Tammy Ahlers Nov 23-29 507-360-3954 Mike Vortherms Barb Kruger and Mike Vortherms and Mark Voss Linda Clauson and Mark Voss Money Counters Thank you Charlotte Anderson & Margaret Popp for your help and dedication to this ministry during the month of August!

WELCOME VISITORS! We offer classes on "Faith Formation" during the school year for students in grades K-12. We encourage you to peruse through the many resources in the South entrance of the Church. There are a variety of good books; CD's and pamphlets that will help you to better understand the TRUE teachings of the Catholic Church. We welcome you ... and we welcome your questions!

FCCW Group 3 has the next funeral. Group 1 plays Bingo at Maple Lawn on Thursday, October 10, 2019.

Thank you to Group 2 for hosting the funeral lunch of Mary Ahlers.

ST. GABRIEL QUILTERS We will begin our fall quilting on Monday morning, October 7, at about 9:00 AM in St. Gabriel School. The quilts we donated to the Silent Auction all sold and Diane tells me they went well. A little more in com- ments when we meet on October 7. We do have a few quilts in our closet and a some already to tie. Anyone is welcome to come and help. We will supply needle and scissors if necessary and no sewing experience is needed. We really are a work group and it is also a social gathering. Thanks so much for all your work!

Reminder~ if you have anything to submit to the bulletin or newsletter please email it to [email protected]. Thank you. 6 Pope Francis: Life imprisonment forgoes the ‘right to start over’ EWTN News.com

“Life imprisonment is not the solution to problems - I repeat: life imprisonment is not the so- lution to problems, but a prob- lem to be solved,” the pope said.

peat: life imprisonment is not the solution to problems, but a problem to be solved,” the pope said.

Pope Francis explained that he believes that during the Vatican City, Sep 16, 2019 / 08:48 am (CNA).- In an audi- penitentiary process of rectifying mistakes, hope for the ence with penitentiary staff and prison chaplains, Pope future should not be eliminated. Francis said Saturday that sentencing prisoners to life im- prisonment diminishes their “right to hope.” “Because if hope is closed in a cell, there is no future for society,” he said. “Never deprive one of the right to start “It is up to every society … to ensure that the penalty does over.” not compromise the right to hope, that prospects for rec- onciliation and reintegration are guaranteed,” Pope Fran- Directing his message toward all prisoners, Pope Francis cis said Sept. 14 in St. Peter’s Square. said: “Never let yourself be imprisoned in the dark cell of a “Life imprisonment is not the solution to problems - I re- Continued on page 9 Up Close With the Saint For October Saint Wolfgang of : Saint of the Day for October 31 Saint Wolfgang of Regensburg’s Story Wolfgang was born in , , and was educated at a school located at the abbey of Reichenau. There he encountered Henry, a young noble who went on to become Archbishop of . Meanwhile, Wolf- gang remained in close contact with the archbishop, teaching in his cathedral school and supporting his ef- forts to reform the clergy. At the death of the archbishop, Wolfgang chose to become a Benedictine monk and moved to an abbey in Einsiedeln, now part of . Ordained a priest, he was appointed director of the school there. Later he was sent to Hungary as a , though his zeal and good will yielded limited results. Emperor Otto II appointed him Bishop of Regensburg, near . Wolfgang immediately initiated reform of the clergy and of religious life, preaching with vigor and effectiveness and always demonstrating special concern for the poor. He wore the habit of a monk and lived an austere life. The draw to monastic life never left him, including the desire for a life of solitude. At one point he left his dio- cese so that he could devote himself to prayer, but his responsibilities as bishop called him back. In 994, Wolfgang became ill while on a journey; he died in Puppingen near , . He was canonized in 1052. His feast day is celebrated widely in much of central Europe.

Reflection Wolfgang could be depicted as a man with rolled-up sleeves. He even tried retiring to solitary prayer, but taking his responsibilities seriously led him back into the service of his diocese. Doing what had to be done was his path to holiness—and ours. 7 St. Gabriel’s Classifieds LOST AND FOUND? These dishes need to your help to get home. Please Are any of these yours? come collect your dishes. Thank you!

Check out our St. Gabriel Church Face- book page for more photos & videos of the recent activities When life hurts, there is help. Call Catholic Charities LOVED THE WEDDING. IN- for confidential, caring counseling services. Most VITE ME TO THE MAR- types of insurance are accepted and a sliding fee is RIAGE. LOVE, GOD A Worldwide Marriage Encounter available for those without insurance. Visit us at weekend can help you do that! wwww.ccsomn.org or call 507-376-9757. Marriage Encounter is 44 hours where married couples can get away from jobs, kids, chores, and phones — and focus just on each other. The next Worldwide Mar- riage Encounter Weekends is Nov 15-17, 2019 in OWATONNA, MN. Early registration is highly recommended. For more infor- mation visit our website at: southmnwwme.org or contact Miki at [email protected] g or 507-227-8229. 8

Silent Auction“ Thank You”… What a great event we SAINT GABRIEL PARISH had. A super assortment of auction items; a great HARVEST FALL DINNER 2019 turn out of bidders. I want to thank the people who A message from our Dinner Co-Chairs... helped set up after Sunday morning Mass and also Congratulations! Congratulations! We never had to call the people who helped collect money and clean up. one person for help for this year’s harvest festival. We Many hands make the job easier– thank you! thank all people that volunteered their time and talents. ~Diane Kirchner We have had our follow up meeting and we were pleased by the outcome and discussed ways to make it better. We look forwatd to next year and the opportu- nities it will bring to make it bigger and better. Many hands make work fun and enjoyable. Fall Bazaar First Presbyterian Church of Slay- We are grateful to every parishioner who helped with ton 2613 Linden Ave our Harvest Dinner in so many different ways. We Wednesday October 2, 2019 5P-7P would like to thank our committee chairs and their Dinner: BBQ or Turkey sandwich, Potato Salad or chips, crews: Dessert & Beverage= $7.00 (kids under 6=$3.50) Baked & Murray Co Pork Producers (Meat); Linda Clauson, Canned Goods AND Crafts! Kim Kremer, Barb Kruger & Crew, Randy & Kim Kre- mer (Potatoes & Supplies); Harlan & Mary Ann and crew (Corn); Peg Olsem & Crew (Games); Sue Zins & Crew (Cole Slaw); Lana Zins & crew (Outside decora- St. Ann Church, Slayton will have their annu- tions); Theresa Holinka & Crew (Inside decorations); al seasoned grilled chicken dinner with homemade Dave Thiner & crew (Clean up & dishes); Tom Appel pie and all the trimmings Sunday, October 6, 2019. & finance crew (Tickets); Edie Troje & Crew (Dining Dinner is served from 11:00 am-1:00 pm. Adults Room Set-up and Service); Sheila Crowley & Crew $9.00, Children $7.00 aged 10 & under. Carry-outs, (Advertising); Rick & Lenore Wendorff (Beverages); Country store and Craft room available in the St. Steve & Donna Clarke& Crew (Pie, Crisp, & Buns); Ken Ann School. Everyone Salentiny, Glen Crowley & Crew (Carry-out) AND is Welcome! Diane Kirchner & Crew (Silent Auction). 9

Pope Francis: Life imprisonment forgoes How to Pray the Rosary Continued from pg.4 the ‘right to start over’ Continued from page 6 The steps to praying the Rosary are: hopeless heart; do not give in to John 3:20.

resignation. God is greater than Pope Francis also thanked prison 1. Make the Sign of the Cross and say the any problem and is waiting for chaplains and volunteers for be- “Apostles’ Creed” you to love you.” ing “the bearers of the Gospel 2. Say the “Our Father” “Stand before the Crucifix, in the within the walls of prisons.” 3. Say three “Hail Marys” for Faith, Hope, and gaze of Jesus, in front of Him He encouraged them to continue Charity with simplicity and sincerity,” the to “enter the most difficult situa- 4. Say the “Glory Be” pope told prisoners. “From there, tions with the sole strength of a 5. Announce the First Mystery and then say the from the humble courage that smile and a heart that listens” “Our Father” belongs to those who do not lie and to carry others in prayer. 6. Say ten “Hail Marys” while meditating on the to themselves, peace is reborn In his audience with the Italian Mystery with the trust of being loved, and Penitentiary Police, the law en- 7. Say the “Glory Be” (Optional: Say the “O My the strength to go on flourishes forcement agency dedicated to Jesus” prayer requested by Mary at Fatima) again.” the country’s prison security, in- 8. Announce the Next Mystery; then say the “Our “You who are detained are im- mate safety and transportation, Father” and repeat these steps (6 through 8) as portant to God, who wants to do Pope Francis encouraged the you continue through the remaining Mysteries. wonders in you,” he said. “Have penitentiary staff to always rec- 9. Say the closing prayers: the “Hail Holy Queen” courage because you are in the ognize the “irrepressible dignity” and “Final Prayer” heart of God; you are precious in in the face of “wounded and 10. Make the “Sign of the Cross” his eyes, and even if you feel lost often devastated humanity.” Pope Saint John Paul II suggested the recitation of and unworthy, do not lose “Lay the foundations for a more the Rosary as follows: the JOYFUL mysteries Mon- day and Saturday, the LUMINOUS on Thursday, heart.” respectful coexistence and there- the SORROWFUL on Tuesday and Friday, and fore for a safer society,” he told the GLORIOUS on Wednesday and Sunday (with this “God is greater than our hearts,” the police and administrative exception; Sundays of Advent and Christmas – the pope encouraged, quoting 1 staff. the JOYFUL; Sundays of Lent – the SORROWFUL). St. Gabriel’s Classifieds Migrants in our Midst~ Join us on Saturday, October 5th at Our Lady of Good Council in Mankato (170 Good Counsel Dr, Mankato, MN 56001) from 10 am to 3:30 pm as we spend the day with Luis Argueta, an award winning Guatemalan film maker, and his documentary films. We will have a chance to watch his docu- mentaries, talk with a panel of residents of our diocese who were part of the documentary ABRAZOS as well as talk with Luis himself, as we look at the current issues of immigration, the struggles of our brothers and sisters and how it affects the communities in our diocese. Pathways TEC~ Pathways Together Encounter Christ (TEC) is a three-day retreat weekend based on the Paschal Mystery: the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Pathways TEC brings teens and adults together during the weekend to be participants in encountering Christ as the family of God. A TEC weekend works to build spiritual growth through participation in group activi- ties. The next TEC retreat is scheduled for October 18-20 at St. Pius X in Rochester. Retreat attendees must be 16 years of age or older and registration is $50. SAVE THE DATE: TEC#72 at Good Shepherd in Jackson from February 15-17, 2020. Contact Monica Anderson at 507-363-1809 or [email protected] to register or with questions. Marriage Encounter! Fall in love all over again and create the marriage of your dreams by reg- istering for the October 12 ~ 13 Marriage Encounter! Weekends are held at the beautiful Mt Olivet Conference and Retreat Center in Farmington. Visit www.marriages.org to register and get more information or call 651.454.3238. 10

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