Shepherd of Souls Area Faith Community “Called to be the Face of Christ” www.shepherdofsouls.org

Bulletin for Sunday, July 1, 2018 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

AFC Mass Times Saturday - 4:00pm Church of Our Lady, Manannah 5:00pm St. John ‘s, Darwin Sunday - 8:00am St. Philip’s, Litchfield 8:30am Church of Our Lady, Manannah 10:00am St. John’s, Darwin 10:30am St Philip’s, Litchfield 12:00pm St. Philip’s, Litchfield (Spanish)

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday– 4:30pm at St. John’s Church Saturday - 3:30pm at Our Lady of Manannah

Litchfield Darwin Manannah Forest City Church of Church of Church of Church of St. Philip St. John Our Lady St Gertrude 821 East 5th Street 106 N. 4th Street 57482 CSAH 3 31608 650th Avenue Litchfield, MN 55355 Darwin, MN 55324 Grove City, MN 56243 Litchfield, MN 55355 320-693-3313 320-693-9496 320-693-8900 /320-453-7526

WEEKLY SCHEDULE & MASS INTENTIONS Area Faith Community Calendar of Events For More Info go to your parish website Monday, 8:00am - Darwin Word & Communion July 2 Monday 8:00am - Darwin No Mass Tuesday, July 2 July 3 8:30am - Litchfield  Clarence Speiser

St. John’s Parish Office closed Wednesday, 7:30am - Manannah  No Mass Tuesday StP - 9:00am Adoration July 4 8:00am - Forest City  Swen Ernest Warren StP - 9:00am Bible Study July 3 StP - 5:00pm Adoration/Benediction StP - 5:30pm School Committee Meeting Thursday, 8:00am - Darwin  Mary Meier

July 5 9:00am - Bethany Word & Communion All AFC Parishes offices will be closed

Wednesday 7:30am - Manannah  Ella Mae Stenger Friday, July 4 8:30am - Litchfield No Mass July 6 9:00am - Darwin Word & Communion Thursday StJ - 8:30am Coffee & Rolls after Mass Zac Pistulka & Emily 4:00pm - Manannah  July 5 StP - 5:30pm RCIA Small Group Saturday, Fuglie July 7 5:00pm - Darwin  Arlene Russell OL - 6:30am Adoration OL - 7:30am Benediction Friday StJ - 9:00am Adoration 8:00am - Litchfield  Maria Lara July 6 StJ - 5:00pm Praise & Worship before the Blessed If you would like to schedule Mass Intentions please Sacrament contact Brenda at the Parish office 693-3313. StJ - 6:00pm Benediction 8:30am - Manannah  Tom Lahr

Sunday Saturday StJ - 5:00pm Welcome gathering for Fr. Jeff 10:00am - Darwin People of the Parish July 8 July 7 10:30am - Litchfield  Georgia Walker

12:00pm - Litchfield Sunday  Maria Lara (Spanish) July 8

Please pray for those who are sick in the Parish especially… St.P: Chad Rhode, Gretchen Condon, Bruce Christie, Bob Mueller, Todd Wheeler, Buhr, Beckie Schaefer, Dan Curran, Fran Lupfer, Gail Schwartz, Beverly Lindell, Fran Tintes, Lois Schrotberger, Louise Schutz, Jasper Kargas, Bill Huhner, Donald Putney, Theresa Chiarelli, JoAnn DeRause-Oxford, Pam Johnson, Antonio Franco, Sylvia Johnson, Robert Becker, Jon Laney, Jan Paulson, Jordan Munson, Robin, Helen Hansen, Caitlin Pitts, Karen Marsh, Andrew (Bud) Nothnagel, Shirley Buck, Judy Mueller, Ed McGraw, Andrew Ramirez, Mary Lou Oestreich, Eileen Mihlbauer, Lenora Kampsen, Sandra Paulsen. Prayer Line phone number 593-8944. OL: Prayer Line: Rose Ann Hennen, Arlene McCarney, Mary Kalkbrenner, Meinrad Wiechmann, Nancy Haag, and George Pfeffer, LaVonne Tintes, Joe Neuman, Adeline McCarney, Deb Lang . Prayer line phone number 693-8900.

St.J: Xriska Seefeldt, Ednel Diedrich, Susan Hummel, Alivia Hemsworth, Amber Walker, Heidi Olson, Laurie Strokes, Zachary Lewer, Bernadette Peterson, Doug Bollman, Alec McLean, Marlys Roehl, Don Bollman, Luis Larios, Veronica Caswell, Ricardo Larios, Troy Kotila, Jessee Steuck. Prayer Line Phone Number 693-9496. And all those who have asked for our prayers of healing of their friends and relatives.

Shepherd of Souls AFC * Parish News & Events

A Note from Fr. Jeff Horejsi……. Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Fr. Jeff Horejsi. Since many find my last name difficult, you may certainly just use “Fr. Jeff”. I grew up on a dairy farm near Belview, MN, and I attended St. Mary’s in Seaforth. (These small communities are west of Redwood Falls.) I entered college (minor) seminary at St. John Vianney on the College of St. Thomas (now University.) There I was in the same class as Fr. Brian. Both of us did our major seminary work at St. John’s (Collegeville.) Fr. Joe was my Vocation Director for my last few years. I was an associate pastor under Fr. Joe at St. Mary’s, Willmar for a couple of years. And I worked as a pastor in the same Area Faith Community as Fr. Joe, and then later with Fr. Brian. I was ordained August 24, 1991. I have served at the Cathedral, New Ulm, St. Mary’s, Willmar, St. ’s, Madison, St. James, Dawson, St. Patrick’s, Kandiyohi, St. , Lake Lillian, Our Lady of the Lakes, Spicer, and then most recently in the All AFC (St. Andrew, Fairfax, Sacred Heart, Franklin, St. Willibrord, Gibbon, and St. , Winthrop.) I am excited to begin serving as pastor at our Shepherd of Souls Area Faith Community. I will rely heavily on the staff and the councils and committees as I try to learn about the traditions of each parish and the AFC. I want to say a big thank you to the staff here that moved my things into the house on Tuesday. It will take quite a while to learn everyone’s name, so please bear with me. Together we trust in our Good Shepherd, Jesus our Lord.

Diocesan Mission Co-op Appeal Eucharistic Adoration Fr Cornelius Ezeiloaku from the Diocese of Onitscha, He is waiting for you to come spend time praying. Nigeria will be celebrating Masses in our AFC & tak- Eucharistic Adoration will be on ing up a second collection. Tuesday, July 3rd at Church of St. Philip Adoration begins July 7th at 4:00pm at Our Lady at 9:00am with benediction at 5:00pm July 8th at 8:30am at Our lady, 10:30am at St. Philip Friday, July 6th at Church of Our Lady July 14th at 5:00pm at St. John, Adoration begins at 6:30am with July 15th at 8:00am at St. Philip, 10:00am at St. John benediction at 7:30am

Friday, July 6th at Church of St. John

OUR LADY CCW MEETING – Please join us for Adoration begins at 9:30am with Our Lady’s CCW bi-monthly meeting on Monday, July 9 at 7:00 p.m. We will be planning the Ice Cream benediction at 6:00pm Social at this meeting. Everyone is welcome to come and pray!

Welcome Fr. Jeff Horejsi to the Shepherd of Souls Area Faith Community Please join us at one of his welcome gatherings: OUR LADY – Kathleen Wuertz/Helen Garvey St. John’s, Saturday, July 7th after the 5:00pm Mass Scholarship – The Scholarship is named after Msgr. hosted by James A Hansen Council KC and the Parish Garvey’s two sisters Kathleen & Helen. This year there are 2 - $100 scholarships available. Applications are in Administrative Council the back of Church for any Our Lady high school Our Lady, Sunday, July 15th after the 8:30am Mass graduates entering college or students already attending college. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE AUGUST 1ST to St. Philip’s, Wednesday, August 1st will be an the Parish Office. Installation Mass at 6:30pm with social time to follow.

Shepherd of Souls * Parish News & Events

FORMED PICK OF THE WEEK Join us for Coffee and rolls following 8:00am Mass at St. Ode to Cecilia Philips The Story of a Holy Muse Sunday, July 8th - Server will be Meet an inspiring woman with fierce courage and John Forbes & Volunteer Needed unwavering faith, willing to follow the path of beauty and truth - no matter the cost. ’s Guatemalan Coffee-1# bags, ground or remarkable story will come to life in Augustine Institute Radio Theatre’s most recent audio drama whole bean ($10.00 each) of this delicious featuring award-winning actors and cinematic sound coffee can be purchased to help support and music. our mission by calling Lisa at the St. John’s parish 275-2915/693-9496. Listen on formed.org (AFC access code FQ9PPK)

St John’s CCW Ice Cream Social - PORK CHOP SUPPER RAFFLE – Thank you to Friday, July 20th at the Education everyone for your donations for our annual Pork Center on Hwy 12 from 4:30- Chop Supper Raffle. Your support of this fundraiser 7:30pm. Please put this event on is greatly appreciated. We are working on putting the your calendar. St John’s members, please bring a pie! ticket together.

If you have changed your phone number or eliminated FOUND-a blue & silver lunch bag with orange writing your land line and only use a cell phone. Please call (First Minnesota Bank) was left at St John’s church 2 the parish office so we can updated your phone weeks ago. Please call the St John’s parish number to number in our PDS (Parish Data System). claim, 275-2915. Thank you

Save The Date for our AFC upcoming Festivals Sunday, September 9th - St. Philip’s Parish Bazaar at the Meeker County Fairgrounds. Begins with Mass at 10:00am and car show and activities for the whole family following mass…..

Sunday, September 16th - St. John’s Fall Festival at the Education Center begins at 11:00am there will be a dinner and activities for the whole family.

Sunday, September 23rd - Our Lady’s Pork Chop Supper - at the Parish Center begins at 4:00pm serving a delicious meal of pork chops, country store, BINGO and Raffle. Something for everyone.

Shepherd of Souls * Parish News & Events

Preschool and/or Spanish/PE Teacher VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – The School of St. Philip is a fully-accredited Catholic VBS will be at the Church of Our th Lady Monday, July 23 to Thursday, school that serves students preschool through 5 July 26th. This is open to all members grade. Our dynamic teaching staff and dedicated, of the Area Faith Community. Watch supportive families make St. Philip’s a wonderful place for more information in the bulletin. to work and learn. We are currently seeking a certified If you have any questions you can contact Shirley preschool and/or Spanish/PE teacher to join our team. Knisley at the Our Lady Parish Office or at [email protected]. To Apply Please submit application materials to the address below. Applications are being considered immediately St. Philip’s Parish is looking a and the position will remain open until filled. volunteer to take our food shelf donations to the food shelf. It Application materials should include: would be on an as needed basis.  Resume and cover letter with 3 references If you are able to help out with  Copy of current license or credentials this ministry please call Brenda at 693-3313 ext. 100  Transcript(s) which includes name, degree, and date degree was conferred

Calvary cemetery has some head stones that are Michelle Kramer, Principal, starting to sink into the ground. Over time this School of St. Philip happens. We are looking for a 225 E 3rd St. group of volunteers that would be Litchfield, MN 55355 willing to help us raise the stones. [email protected]

Tom Schloeder has all the equipment we will need. We are just in need of people to help out. "Let love be sincere; hate what is evil, hold on to what is good, If you are willing to help out. Please call Brenda at love one another with mutual affection." - Romans 12:9- the parish office 320-693-3313 ext. 100 to 10. A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is a private volunteer once we get a group we will plan a date to weekend for married couple to grow in their love. The next do the work. available Weekends are Sep 14-16, 2018 in KASSON, MN and Nov 16-18, 2018 in Windom, MN. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit our website at: southmnwwme.org or contact Miki St. John’s CCW Garage Sale coming at [email protected] or 507-227-8229. soon….. (Saturday, August 11th—during Twine Ball Day) ¿Están buscando un fin de semana perfecto? ¿Un fin de semana para acercarse más? ¿Quieren aprender una técnica Please start saving your treasures to donate to the CCW de comunicación que le permita a cada pareja explorar áreas Rummage Sale. Our sale will take place during Twine importantes de su relación en un espíritu de amor y Ball Day on August 11th. (Please do not bring anything comprensión? Un fin de semana del Encuentro Matrimonial to church until after August 6th). Electronics and Mundial es exactamente lo que buscan. Se pueden escapar exercise equipment will NOT be accepted. Thank You! de las distracciones de la vida cotidiana y concentrarse en su Proceeds will go to our Friends of San Lucas Mission in matrimonio. Los proximos fines de semana son Sep 14-16, Guatemala. 2018 in KASSON, MN and Nov 16-18, 2018 in Windom, MN. Para aplicar visite http://ncmarriagediscovery.org/faqs- es.php o para más información pónganse en contacto con Diego y Claudia Gonzalez: 704-698-1010 o [email protected].

SUNDAY CONTRIBUTIONS and OFFERINGS FROM THE WEEKEND OF: June 24, 2018

OFFERINGS St. John Our Lady St. Philip Youth & Children Envelope $4.50

Adult Envelope $1,859.08 $1,166.00 $3,428.76

ACH (Auto payment)

Loose Plate Collection $235.01 $184.00 $289.47

TOTAL SUNDAY OFFERING $2,094.09 $1,354.60 $3,718.23 Weekly Amount needed for budget $3,329.75 $2,223.65 $7,609.00

This Week's Difference ($1,235.66) ($869.15) ($3,890.77) YEAR TO DATE SUNDAY OFFERING $162,842.49 $102,725.13 $397,934.43

Year to Date Budget Needs $166,487.50 $115,629.80 $388,044.72

YEAR TO DATE DIFFERENCE ($3,645.01) ($12,904.67) $9,889.71

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Every Parishioner is a Gift to the Parish and the Church. Your Financial Contributions and the Gift of your time and talents in serving the needs of our Parish and Area Faith Community is a Blessing! SHEPHERD OF SOULS AREA FAITH COMMUNITY

Fr. Jeff Horejsi, Pastor AFC, 693-3313, ext. 101 Office [email protected] Do you have a loved one Fr. Brian Mandel, Senior Associate Pastor AFC, 693-3313 or 693-9496 Office [email protected] that you would like to have a Mass Intention memorial Brent Sundve, Pastoral Associate 693-3313 Ext. 106 [email protected] said or perhaps a special PARISH STAFF ST. PHILIP’S prayer intention you would Brenda Grates, Parish Administrator 693-3313 Ext. 100 [email protected] like to have said? Call your Michelle Kramer, Principal 593-4774 [email protected] Mary Roers, School Secretary 693-6283 [email protected] parish office to schedule Karen Kulzer, DRE: Preschool - Grade 5 693-3313 Ext. 104 [email protected] your Mass Intention or call Shelly Mendiola - Confirmation 693-3313 Ext. 109 [email protected] Brenda at 320-693-3313 or Dave Eischens, Maintenance 320-221-1045 [email protected] Church Kitchen 693-3313 Ext. 102 Julie at 320-693-8900 or Lisa at 320-693-9496. PARISH STAFF ST. JOHN’S Lisa Linz, Secretary 693-9496/275-2915 [email protected] Karin Colberg, Bookkeeper 320-221-0267 [email protected] Diocesan Catholic Deacon John Hansen, Religious Ed Coordinator 320-221-4987 [email protected] St. John’s Education Center 320-286-2800 Charities:

PARISH STAFF CHURCH OF OUR LADY 1-866-670-5163 Julie Schmitz, Parish Secretary 693-8900 or 453-7526 [email protected] Shirley Knisley, DRE 693-8900 [email protected] Jerry Moudry, Custodian/Maintenance

Victims and survivors of abuse in Church ministry are encouraged to call 507-233-5313