November 1, 2020 All saints The Church of St. albert the great Since 1935, a welcoming, caring Catholic Community of Faith on E. 29th Street at 32nd Avenue. S. in Minneapolis, Minnesota

PARISH OFFICE: 2836 33rd Ave. S. “Blessed are the Minneapolis MN 55406

612-724-3643 Peacemakers FAX 612-722-9726 Email: [email protected] for they will Office staffed T thru Th, as we are able.

We are cautiously adding masses which are be called open to the public. The Sunday 9:30 am mass continues to be live-streamed on our children of God.” Facebook page. We are now offering a Saturday 5:00 pm mass and a Sunday 12:00 pm (noon) mass.

In the spirit of trying to make room for those who choose to attend, while adhering to the requirement to limit to 50% of our capacity, we encourage people to attend based on their last names: A-G Saturday, 5:00 pm H-M Sunday, 9:30 am

N-Z Sunday, 12:00 noon

Attendance at mass is NOT required. Please make choices that keep you and the commu- Say YES to nity safe.

Fr. Joe and the staff hold you all in our prayers, and ask that you pray for us and love and peace. for all the essential workers who are striving to keep things running. Amen! Alleluia!

We support the quality, faith-based K-8 education at Risen Christ Catholic School 1120 E. 37th St. in Minneapolis. 612-822-5329

Call the Parish Center at 612-724-3643 to learn more about this special ministry of sharing God’s caring presence. www.saintalbertthegreat.org

Church of St. Albert the Great Minneapolis, MN This week at St. Albert’s As you consider returning to in-person mass: (masses and intentions are in BOLD type)  We are continuing to offer three Masses each weekend for During the pandemic, we are offering three mass- those who wish to attend in person at 5 PM Saturday and at es per weekend to help attendees maintain social 9:30 and noon on Sunday. We encourage those who are age distancing. Fr. Joe is still celebrating private dai- 65 or older or who have underlying health conditions to stay ly masses for the intentions below. home and view the 9:30 AM livestream. Anyone with symp-

toms or recent exposure to COVID-19 must remain at home. Saturday, Oct. 31 — Joe Bonnett †

Sunday, Nov. 1 —  ONLY Front center church doors are open.

9:30 am (live streamed) — Chase Clute †  While we have asked that people separate themselves alpha- 12:00 pm — John Andrews †

betically by last name so we need not turn anyone away, you Monday, Nov. 2 — All the faithful departed † may attend what’s convenient for you. Saturday 5:00 pm: A-G;

Tuesday, Nov. 3— Marilyn Peters † Sunday 9:30 am: H-M; Sunday noon: N-Z.

Thursday, Nov. 5 — Geri Larson †  The 9:30 AM Mass is the most popular. If you have the flexi-

Friday, Nov. 6 — Therese Brown bility to attend at 5 PM Saturday or noon on Sunday, we in- vite you to do that. We have not yet had to turn anyone REMEMBRANCE WEEKEND away due to overcrowding, but we will regretfully do this if

Saturday, Nov. 7 — The Kersting Family † we run out of space at any liturgy.

Sunday, Nov. 8 —  Thank you for wearing your masks! Most people have com-

9:30 am (live streamed) — Herbert Ahles † plied with this important health measure which is required 12:00 pm — Bernice Gorask † in the state of Minnesota. Please remember that your mask must cover both your nose and mouth and that you should In our prayers keep it on for the entire time you are in church except when receiving communion. If you need a mask, we have disposa- We remember those who need healing, including ble ones available. Haley Sudeth, Michael Callaghan, Eileen Dahill, Dick Martin, Parker Haller, Mo Selner, Toni Ziegler,  As appealing as our music is at masses with cantors, we ask Charles Neerland, Ellen Goettsch, Bruce Walker, you NOT to sing, even while masked. This is a precaution Sharon Walker, and Caroline Draves and family. the Archdiocese recommends, as even when we keep six feet apart, viruses can still travel further through the air Please add a prayer for those who have died, in- when propelled by speech or singing, cluding the 226,500+ who have died in the U.S. from Covid-19. Add a prayer for those on the front  Please sit in designated spaces only. We have marked lines of the effort to protect and save lives from three spaces in each open pew. Please sit at one of these COVID19. spaces. These spots are marked to ensure that people re-

Due to HIPAA privacy standards, hospitals and care main six feet apart. Larger families may need to occupy two centers cannot notify us of your need for our pray- spots. Do not sit in an available spot if you cannot main- ers or visits unless you direct them to call. tain six feet of separation from people who are already seated in that pew. If you or someone you know would like to be in- cluded in our prayers, or have the Sacrament of  Communion will be distributed after the dismissal. Please the Sick, or communion brought to you, please let exit the church immediately after receiving communion. the office know at 612-724-3643. If you don’t The only people remaining in church will be staff and volun- want your name printed or spoken aloud, you can teers who are cleaning the church in preparation for the always ask to be on the Prayer Chain, a group of next service. You are welcome to have conversations out- parishioners who will hold you quietly in their side with appropriate physical distancing. prayers. Access the Facebook Live-streamed mass “We Care” Outreach Ministry We are continuing to live stream our 9:30 Sunday mass. This During the pandemic, we are still accepting re- remains the safest way to enter into the liturgy. Go to https:// quests for help in the form of gift cards. www.facebook.com/StAlbertTheGreatMpls/live_videos/ on Sun- day morning, and if a video is currently streaming, you should Name and address and the type of cards desired see it. In recent weeks we have increased the speed of our In- can be left on the We Care voice mailbox (612-724- ternet connection and have installed a new camera to improve 3643 x110) from people who need assistance and the quality of our video. have access to Cub, Target and Aldi stores that are functioning. Special thanks to John and Barbara Puleo and the others who are our technical whizzes for live-streaming.

“For all the saints who from their labors rest.” and mercenary before starting a religious community to “For all the saints, who from their labors rest, care for addicts. St. Teresa of Avila (d.1582) was known for Who Thee by faith before the world confessed. her argumentative and abrasive manner, but found a gen- Thy name, O Jesus, be forever blessed. tle and affectionate conversion experience in religious life. Alleluia, Alleluia.” On one occasion, Teresa said, “I have no defense against affection. I could be bribed with a sardine.” I don’t remember all the other lyrics, but it is a catchy tune. No one has ever asked me to recite, much less sing, Recognizing the limitations of our human condition, all of the other ten verses involved with this traditional Christian us are eventually called to a life of perfection. Whether or hymn, but I assure you I can sing the first stanza and, after not we achieve perfection remains, at best, an elusive pro- that, it is a rendition of lip-synching, a sort of Milli Vanilli cess. Often, the process demands rigorous tests of endur- approach to hymn singing. ance and submission of our egos. Putting aside masochistic practices of self-inflicted pain and suffering, we must con- I remember this hymn was sung at my father’s funeral and centrate on opening ourselves to the grace and forgiveness recalling that it was one of his favorites. Because it was a of God. Who knows, even the most sanctimonious of us Protestant hymn, it was not sung in Catholic Churches prior might stand a chance at becoming saints! With enforced to Vatican II (1962-65). However, by my father’s death in social distancing and the anonymity of face masks, we 1976, this hymn and many others like it were part of the have, like it or not, been invited into a cloistered way of standard repertoire for Catholic liturgies. Even though my life. Whether these penitential practices will help to speed father had not been declared a saint, the congregation up personal sainthood remains to be seen. sang with gusto and it was comforting to imagine him as one of “all the saints who from their labors rest.” Our gospel reading, found in Matthew 5:1-12, is one of two renditions of the Beatitudes found in the New Testament. With the canonization of saints over the last two thousand Jesus proclaimed these famous invitations to perfection to years, Pope John XXIII, the architect of Vatican II and a a large crowd on a mountainside. In the gospel of Luke very controversial person, was declared a saint in 2014. 6:20-26, Jesus proclaimed a similar set of beatitudes, but Mother Teresa, widely recognized as a saint long before only to his disciples who were with him and were situated she died, was officially declared a saint in 2016. Recently, on flat ground. While the beatitudes recounted in the Gos- Dorothy Day, founder of The Catholic Worker Movement, pels of Matthew and Luke have parallel components, Mat- was unanimously supported by the Unite States bishops and thew’s rendition clearly includes the broader audience. recommended to the Vatican as one worthy to be called a The invitation for them to become saints was found in the saint. Curiously enough, a young fifteen-year old Italian attributes listed in the beatitudes: “Blessed are the poor in teenaged boy named Carlo Acutis, could be the first mil- spirit, those who mourn, those who are meek, those who lennial saint. Carlo, who died in 2006, has already been hunger and thirst for righteousness, those who are merci- dubbed “the patron saint of the internet.” Who knows, my ful and pure of heart, those who are peacemakers and father might one day be recognized as a saint for having those who are persecuted for the sake of the kingdom.” helped raise four children, attended mass every Sunday and Holy Day of Obligation, worked 37 years at Minneapolis Perhaps this invitation to live the beatitudes coupled with Moline Tractor Company, loved Grain Belt Premium Beer in the Corporal Works of Mercy (Matthew 25: 31-46) will pro- moderation, been absolutely loyal (win or lose) to the Min- vide us with a working blueprint for achieving modern nesota Twins, and would regularly try to sing “Let me call sainthood. Love of God and the care of neighbor are oppor- you sweetheart, because I’m in love with you” to my moth- tunities to follow a path of right-doing. Can you imagine er. any more basic actions than feeding the hungry, visiting the sick and imprisoned, giving drink to the thirsty, cloth- I am of the opinion, that life only changes when we be- ing the naked, welcoming the stranger and burying the come more committed to our dreams rather than our com- dead? Maybe we could skip the need for miraculous cures fort zones. Perhaps, with a little bit of imagination and the and by-pass contentious Devil’s Advocates who only want grace of God, each one of us might qualify as a “wannabe” to deflate the legitimacy of “wannabe saints.” How about saint. Today we are celebrating the Feast of All Saints and simply asking God for the grace to be better people? a common characteristic of saints was that they moved out of their comfort zones and opened themselves to conver- In keeping with one of Pope Francis’ favorite metaphors, sion of heart and mind. Having been nurtured on Butler’s “the Church is a hospital for sinners waiting to get well and Lives of the Saints (revised edition, 1938), I can attest to a not a museum for mummified saints,” we must get well fascination with thousands of women and men who quali- and preach the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Leaning fied as game changers heavily on the grace of God, we must continue to seek a cure for racism, economic inequity, oppression, violence, The most interesting qualities of many saints had to do abortion, gender inequality and the marginalization of more with their conversion from dissolute lifestyles than strangers. with their lofty accomplishments. Camillus de Lellis (d. 1614) got off to a rocky start, preferring a life of drinking, While always giving thanks “for all the saints, who from gambling and loose living before discovering a call to holi- their labors rest”, we must continue to wake up to the ness. St. Augustine (d. 430) readily confessed his ambiva- challenge of bringing the Beatitudes and Corporal Works of lence regarding chastity when he said, “God make me Mercy to a world sorely in need of healing and salvation. chaste, but not yet.” St. Francis of Assisi (d. 1226) and St. Ignatius of Loyola (d. 1556), were rough and tough soldiers and playboys who found their roads to personal conversion Peace, Fr. Joe Gillespie, O.P. after being wounded and imprisoned. St. Mary of Egypt (d. 421) was a harlot before getting her saintly act together while St. John of God (d, 1550) was a gambler, drunkard

Who’s interested in Thanksgiving dinner? While Covid-19 prevents Nadine Sehnert and Mike Tangedal from inviting everyone to the Social Hall to share a delicious Thanks- giving dinner this year, they ARE still willing to cook. Two or three other masked volunteers would then package up the turkey, Janelle and the Children’s/Youth Faith Formation classes dressing, mashed potatoes and are opening up their Christmas project to the whole par- gravy, cranberry sauce and pie, ish! and have it available by noon on How it works: We’re collecting items which will be put Thanksgiving Day for people to into special military boxes from the Post Office to ship to come and pick up. Some delivery troops serving overseas this Christmas. You don’t need to of meals may also be available if we have sufficient volun- know a member of the military to collect items for us to teers. Donations toward the cost are welcome but not re- ship. quired.

Here’s what will decide whether or not to do it: What it costs: Whatever you choose to spend! If you don’t want to shop, just send a check marked Operation • How many people would be interested in picking up a Shoebox and we’ll shop for you. If you’d like to contribute cooked meal around noon? toward the mailing, it’s $10 for a small box, $15 for medi- • How many people would be interested in delivery to um and $20 for large boxes. the general area around the church? (Bloomington Ave. east to the River, Franklin Ave. south to the What’s the deadline? Sunday, Nov. 29. We must get Falls.) these boxes to Florida by Dec. 6 to be shipped by Opera- tion Shoebox. We need to know by November 12. Please email e.sim@saintalbertthegreat, or leave a mes- What should I collect? sage at 612-724-3643 ext 101. Let us know which option • Hygiene products such as dental floss, mouthwash, you’re interested in. deodorant, foot powder, hand lotion, Q-Tips, disposa- ble razors, shampoo, sunscreen, Tylenol in individual Do you know someone who needs… packets. • A power chair? Fr. Tony’s power chair (shown on the • Edible treats such as canned fruit (pop-top cans), right, in “Do You Know How Wonderful gum, sugar packets, tuna kits, pop-top cans of ravioli, You Are” purple) is available. It’s 10 instant coffee, coffee creamer, individual size drink years old, in great shape, and available mixes, heat-resistant candy such as Twizzlers, Fruit for you to check out at the Priory. Ask- Breezes throat drops. ing $750. • Fun stuff such as crossword puzzle or sudoku books, • A regular wheelchair is also available to hand-held electronic games with batteries added. anyone who needs one; otherwise it will • Helpful stuff such as bug spray (packaged in Zip-loc be donated to Goodwill. bag), batteries (AA, AAA, D), duct tape, flashlights • A regular folding walker and an Evolu- (mini/mag lite, extra bulbs, lots of batteries), small tion folding seat-style walker are also free. battery powered fans (with extra batteries), fly strips, fly swatters, socks (cushioned white calf-high.) • For sale: Magnificent • Post cards are also great to send in the packages. You Travertine marble dining and can pre-address a card to yourself with a note asking coffee tables, with six Hen- the service member to let you know they received the redon chairs. Imported from package. No stamps needed… service members mail Italy, the set originally cost for free. $9,000 at Dayton’s/Macy’s. • Wrap items well and separate food from other prod- ucts. Marble is, of course, heavy… and we have not set it up for What do I do with the items? Put items into gallon-size photos. The photos here are baggies and drop them off at church on weekends around from the original owner. mass times, or at the Parish Office on Tues., Wed. or Thur. from 10 am to 3 pm. There will be a collection box Dining table: 81.5 x 42 x 30” in the church vestibule. A small team will sort and pack Coffee table: 41.5 x 41.5 x items into the boxes Janelle has acquired from the USPS. 15.5” $4,000 or make an offer. People serving this country at home and abroad will be grateful for your thoughtfulness this Christmas!

A prayer as I put on my mask. Remembrance Masses November 7 & 8, 2020 Creator, as I prepare to go into the world, help me to see the sacrament in the wearing of this cloth — let it be “an outward sign of an inward grace” — a tangible and visible way of living Even in these socially distanced days, love for my neighbors St. Albert’s will welcome to as I love myself. our annual Remembrance Masses the families of those who have died Christ, since last November’s celebration. since my lips will be covered, At each of our three masses that weekend — uncover my heart, November 7 & 8 — the names of the deceased that people would see my smile will be spoken in a ceremony that our liturgist Tom Fidiam plans to be a joyful celebration of in the crinkles around my eyes. each of their lives. Since my voice may be muffled,

Fr. Joe suggests that families try to abide by his help me to speak clearly, “alphabet attendance” as much as possible: not only with my words, but with my actions. Last names A-G at 5:00 pm Saturday; Holy Spirit, H-M at 9:30 am on Sunday (also live-streamed as usual) As the elastic touches my ears,

N-Z at noon on Sunday. remind me to listen carefully — full of care — Masks and social distancing are required. to all those I meet. May this simple piece of cloth be Our Remembrance will include our friends and family members who were not able to be honored with a mass or shield and banner, celebration here in the church, due to the pandemic clo- and each breath that it holds sure or other reasons, including Lee Bauers, John Roban, Alice White, Loretta LaHay, Scott Runman, Mariah Popp, be filled with your love. Chase Clute and others.

If you would like to have someone close to you added to In your name, and in that love, the ceremony, please call Erin at 612-724-3643, ext. by Wednesday, November 4, 2020. I pray.

Missing Communion? Jim Curran or Fr. Joe may be available to bring it to your Amen. home within a defined time window, and with masking.

Please contact Fr. Joe at 612-245-3345 if you would like Rev. Dr. Richard Bott, Communion brought to you. Moderator of the United Church of Canada