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The of the Most Holy Body and Blood of I June 6, 2021

DAILY & WEEKEND MASSES Monday-Friday at *7:30am Tuesday-Thursday at 5:30pm Saturday at *8:00am and 5:00pm(Vigil) Sunday at *7:30am, *9:00am and 11:00am First Fridays at 5:30pm *These Masses are live-streamed on our website. Masks are no longer required. Please be respectful of others. THE OF CONFESSION Monday-Friday: 7:00-7:20am, Tuesday-Thursday: 5:00-5:20pm, Saturday: *8:30-9:30am

Thank you Father Wratkowski Father Timothy Wratkowski will celebrate his final as our Parochial Vicar followed by our annual Corpus Christi Procession. An outdoor reception on the east lawn will follow the 11:00am Mass. All are invited! “I am the living bread that came down from heaven, says ; whoever eats this bread will live forever.”

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A FAREWELL NOTE FROM FATHER WRATKOWSKI One of my favorite sayings of John Henry Cardinal Newman (1801-1890), an Anglican convert to the faith, goes like this: “Time is short, eternity long.” As is the case for every person, a priest’s life is full of meetings and partings. At times like this, I find myself pondering the quotation from Newman, thinking about how fast the last three years have gone. My heart is full of grati- tude for this assignment, as I have discovered this parish to be a place where the Lord is loved, the are appreciated, and the priests are esteemed. I can say that my experience at reflects the experience of the sent out by in the tenth chapter of Luke’s , which is also the passage proclaimed in the rite of of a home by a priest: After this the Lord appointed seventy others, and sent them on ahead of him, two by two, into every town and place where he himself was about to come. And he said to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; pray therefore the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. Go your way; behold, I send you out as lambs in the midst of wolves. Carry no purse, no bag, no sandals; and salute no one on the road. Whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace be to this house!’ And if a son of peace is there, your peace shall rest upon him; but if not, it shall return to you. And remain in the same house, eating and drinking what they provide, for the laborer deserves his wages; do not go from house to house. Whenever you enter a town and they receive you, eat what is set before you; heal the sick in it and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’” What we notice first is that the harvest is abundant, but the laborers are few. The work has indeed been abundant here! Let us per- severe in our prayer that the Lord gives those he calls the ears to hear and the grace to respond to his invitation. I am grateful that Fr. , one of those who have responded “yes” to the Lord, is returning here where he was our teaching parish seminarian. When speaking with him the last couple weeks, you can see the excitement in his eyes, which reflects the love he already has for this parish and school community. A second way I have experienced the passage from Luke is your welcome of me, the priest sent by the Lord through the Archbish- op. It is no small thing to welcome another new priest, to spend time getting to know him, and to invite him over to your homes for a meal. I am grateful to have benefited from your kindness in this regard, and I greatly appreciate your friendship. Third, we notice in Luke’s passage that the Lord sends out the disciples two by two. At Saint Joseph, I am so grateful for the gift of being sent “two by two” with the pastor, Fr. Creagan. Never have I seen such generous service and selflessness on a daily basis! Our sharing of parish ministry and the fraternity of daily life will be missed, but I look forward to the ways our friendship will grow even while physically apart. Likewise, I would also like to extend a word of appreciation for the staff at St. Joseph Parish and School, for all the hard work, the camaraderie, and the memories of serving the Lord together. Leaving, of course, brings sadness, yet it also provides the occasion for rooting ourselves deeper in the Lord and the graces he offers through the present circumstances. When a priest is given a new assignment, the Lord provides an opportunity of spiritual pruning so that we might bear greater and more abundant fruit. Such an occasion also reminds us that while the priest plays a special role in our faith, he is not the end goal. Rather, the priest is a bridge to the One High Priest, Jesus Christ. By keeping our eyes fixed on Je- sus, we have greater assurance of reaching our end goal, eternal union with him. In that timelessness, the time of our separation will seem only a blip compared to the length of eternity. May God bless you, Fr. Timothy Wratkowski

PERPETUAL ADORATION INFORMATION ADORERS ARE NEEDED Perpetual Adoration of Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament Your life will be changed by spending time with Jesus. is in the main during the hours of 6:00am-10:00pm and in The following hours need an assigned, dedicated adorer as soon as the Chapel from 10:00pm-6:00am. possible. When there is a funeral, wedding or other event, Eucharistic Ado- Jesus is never outdone in generosity! ration is in the chapel. Tuesdays: 12:00pm—1:00am Guests adorers are welcome to visit from 6:00am-9:00pm. Thursdays: 8:00-9:00pm If you would like to be an adorer with a dedicated hour each Fridays: 4:00-5:00pm week, please see the hours where there is need. Contact Teresa Boland at 651-552-0168 or 651-307-9177. 2

FROM THE PASTOR Thank you, Father Wratkowski! I want to offer my gratitude to Father Wratkowski for his excellent service to our parish. We are certainly sad to see him go, yet we recognize the greater needs of the Archdiocese and the blessing that he has been to us for the last 3 years. This past week the parish staff presented him with a gift on behalf of the parish. The gift is a hand carved statue of St. John Vianney, patron of parish priests and co- patron of this archdiocese. The statue is a copy of the one in our adoration chapel! The accomplishments of Father Wratkowski over the past 3 years could actually fill several bulletins! I will just mention a few: 1)Father Wratkowski blessed us with wonderful preaching and teaching that is rooted in his deep prayer life and study. Many times I asked him “what are you preaching on this weekend? “ He has also blessed so many with faithful celebration of the sacraments and many hours spent in the confessional. The St. John Vianney statue is important as that great saint also spent countless hours in confession. 2) Father assisted me and our parish during the challenging times of the pandemic. The final public mass before the stay at omeh order was on 18. On March 19th Father Wratkowski had masses live streamed from the rectory chapel using a cell phone and Facebook! He also helped to spearhead the technology upgrades with Dennis Pfab that brought the wonderful video system we enjoy today. He also worked tirelessly to help make the sacraments accessible during this time of the ‘stay at home’. 3) Father led the parish in 2019 for 3 months as “temporary administrator”. Many will remember I was sent to Afghanistan on a short notice deployment for the Army. I was in a combat zone and traveled frequently to remote FOBS/ forward operating bases with some occasional ‘fireworks’. I was not always able to be in regular communication with him. Father Wratkowski did a su- perb leading the parish during these months and during a period of great stress. He made decisions as I would have and worked well with staff, trustees and volunteers to keep everything running smoothly. 4) He has touched many through his work in the school, high school youth group, RCIA, wedding preparation and many who have come to him for counsel. I am grateful to have served with him and I know we have all been blessed by his faithfulness and presence. He is a priest of great wisdom and maturity. Let us pray for him as he begins his new assignment at Holy Name in Medina. St. Joseph, pray for us! Fr Creagan

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The Litany of St. Joseph NEW POSITION WITHIN PARISH The Church of St. Joseph announces a new full-time employment During the Year of Saint Joseph, the Litany of Saint Joseph has been in- position, Director of Parish Formation and Mission. After a very chal- cluded among other prayers enriched with a plenary lenging, yet positive year, we have been re-evaluating our current indulgence. In addition to praying it before our liturgies, we are encour- organizational structure, staffing and needs. Of particular recogni- aged to pray this throughout the week. tion has been the fairly ad hoc approach we have taken with re- gard to our adult formation programs in the parish - utilizing part- Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. time staff, volunteers and our parochial vicars, as feasible. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. With a desire to re-engage our parish ministries (post-pandemic) Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. and respond to our current needs, we have decided to post this new Parish Formation and Mission position. A central focus for this of Heaven, have mercy on us. position will be adult formation within the parish (RCIA, men's God the Son, of the world, have mercy on us. and women's ministries, parish mission, speaker series, etc.) - but God the , have mercy on us. they will also serve in a critical leadership capacity in providing Holy , One God, have mercy on us. oversight to a range of ministries in the parish, fostering integra- Holy Mary, pray for us. tion and a clear vision in line with the mission of the Church and St. Joseph, pray for us. Pastor's priorities. Noble Offspring of , pray for us. A detailed posting can be found on the Archdiocesan website Light of , pray for us. (www.archspm.org). If you are aware of any possible candidates, Spouse of the Mother of God, pray for us. please encourage them to consider applying. If you have any im- Chaste Guardian of the , pray for us. mediate questions, please contact Parish Administrator, Patrick Foster-Father of the Son of God, pray for us. Menke at 651.789.8349 or [email protected]. Zealous Defender of Christ, pray for us. Head of the , pray for us. Joseph most Just, pray for us. Joseph most Chaste, pray for us. Joseph most Prudent, pray for us. Joseph most Courageous, pray for us. Joseph most Obedient, pray for us. Joseph most Faithful, pray for us. Mirror of Patience, pray for us. Lover of Poverty, pray for us. Model of Workmen, pray for us. Glory of Domestic Life, pray for us. SEVEN SISTERS DAY OF COMMITMENT Guardian of Virgins, pray for us. Saturday, June 12 I 8:30am Pillar of Families, pray for us. Outside near the statue of Our Lady Comfort of the Afflicted, pray for us. Rain or Shine Hope of the Sick, pray for us. All 7 Sisters are invited to join us in praying their commitment Patron of the Dying, pray for us. prayer for the next year. Please bring your commitment prayer. If Terror of Demons, pray for us. you need a hard copy, let your anchoress know. We will have Protector of the Holy Church, pray for us. some extra copies available. Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, If this day/time does not work for you, Spare us, O Lord! please pray your commitment prayer Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, on your own during June. Graciously hear us, O Lord! Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, For more information visit: Have mercy on us! churchofstjoseph.org/seven-sisters- apostolate V. He made him the lord of His household, sevensistersapostolate.org/ R. And prince over all His possessions. Let Us Pray. O God, who, in your loving providence, chose Blessed Jo- seph to be the spouse of your most Holy Mother, grant us the favor of having him for our intercessor in heaven whom on earth we venerate as our protector. You, who live and reign forever and ever. Amen.

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ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL STEWARDSHIP Contributions (Offertory) – including mailed gifts, EFT’s, stocks, The mission of St. Joseph’s School is to educate students through and IRA’s faith formation, academic excellence, and the development of May 24-30, 2021 - $11,878.00 virtue to be disciples of Christ. "For my family, it’s just been a beautiful transition. From day one, for 2020-21: Actual through May 30, 2021 - $1,747,823.33 myself and my kids, we’ve just really felt at home. " – Parent, St. Jo- 2019-20: Actual through May 31, 2020 - $1,801,215.35 seph’s With the continued generous assistance of our parishioners and Prayers for our Graduates friends, we are hopeful to meet our stewardship budget for 2020- Congratulations to our Class of 2021 Eighth Grade Graduates! We 21. Thank you for your continued support. are so proud of their determination and perseverance in the midst of a highly irregular school year. We can’t wait to see these souls go on to holy, joyful futures. Always remember, GO JAGUARS! ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL Math Placement ENDOWMENT CHALLENGE GIFT Academic excellence is at the core of our work at St. Joseph’s. We Thank you to all those who have been responding to our School are thrilled to announce that 60% of our graduating Eighth Grade Endowment challenge. It is our hope that with a generous class has been placed into advanced math classes at their respec- response to Fr. Peter Wittman’s estate gift and the $100,000 tive high schools. Four of our students placed into Algebra II, challenge, we might be able to grow our school endowment to which is the class generally taken by high school juniors. Con- over $1 million! Please prayerfully consider making a significant gratulations to those students and their hard work! gift to the St. Joseph Catholic School Endowment, helping provide a faithful Catholic education for young people time for generations Space Available for to come. Online giving is available at churchofstjoseph.org/school 2021-2022 School -endowment. Year! If you have any questions or would like to further discuss ways to We are still accepting support the endowment, please contact Parish Administrator, applications for the Patrick Menke at 651.789.8349 or 2021-2022 school [email protected]. year in most grades!

We invite you to join our school commu- nity. Families can SUMMER CONSTRUCTION contact our school PROJECTS ON SEMINOLE office at 651-457-8550 The west side of the church will incur some fairly significant resto- to schedule a virtual ration efforts early this summer. As some of you may have no- visit or go to our website stjosephwsp.org to learn more about our ticed, the City of West St. Paul did some modest asphalt repair on Preschool through grade 8 programs. In addition, families may Seminole, to which we are grateful, as their resources are limited. find our application at: stjosephwsp.org/apply. On June 14, the St. Paul Regional Water Services will begin the Committed to Affordability process of replacing the water main along Seminole from Orme to St. Joseph’s School is committed to providing outstanding aca- Butler. There will be temporary water lines running along Semi- demic formation for our students, rooted in a deep love for Christ nole and some excavation over the course of three weeks; they are and His Church. We recognize that this mission requires cooper- scheduled to finish by July 2. Immediately following this project, ative investment and sacrifice from both our families, benefactors, we are finally going to proceed with an effort to replace some of and the parish community. We are committed to making a St. our unsafe walkways and boulevards – in addition to the west Joseph education affordable for all families who desire a faithful parking lot, a priority of our Generations of Faith Campaign. This Catholic education. To learn more about our financial aid pro- work is significant and is scheduled to be completed by July 16. gram or to discuss enrollment, please contact Lindsay Mayernik, We will continue to update you as these projects unfold and any Enrollment Coordinator, at 651.789.831 impact on accessibility throughout. In advance, we extend our or [email protected]. thanks for your patience and understanding.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS We ask you to remember all our faithful departed and their families, especially †Connie Mills and †Delores Bayer. May they rest eternally in the peace of Christ. MARRIAGE BANNS: III— Alec Rosenberger & Clare Tichawa II— Justin Hingst & Michaela Rowan Let us pray for all entering the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony.

CRIBS & CAR SEATS Gently used infant car seats and cribs (less than 6 yrs. old) are needed. Contact: Margee at 651-227-2076.

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MASS INTENTIONS CLERGY & STAFF Sunday, June 6 7:30am †Dorothy Kaufenberg PARISH CENTER 9:00am All members of the parish Pastor ▪ Rev. Michael Creagan……………………651-457-2781 11:00am †Robert & †Rosalie Seidel Parochial Vicar ▪ Rev. Tim Wratkowski… ………651-457-2781 Monday, June 7 ▪ Mr. Thomas Michaud ……… …….…… 651-457-2781 7:30am †Joseph & †Marian Osendorf Deacon ▪ Mr. Jerry Scherkenbach…………..…… 651-457-2781 Tuesday, June 8 Deacon ▪ Mr. Gregg Sroder……………………… 651-457-2781 7:30am †Thomas & †Margaret Fahey Priest in Residence ▪ Rev. Steven Hoffman…….. 651-457-2781 5:30pm †Mercedes Ayran Teaching Seminarian ▪ Mr. Scott Padrnos… ……651-457-2781 , June 9 Parish Administrator ▪ Patrick Menke………….. 651-789-8349 7:30am Cynthia Mangalathettu Pastoral Care ▪ Jennifer Mak…………………… 651-789-8359 5:30pm †Donald Mallinger Pastoral Care Associate ▪ Cindy Schlichting…… 651-789-8358 Thursday, June 10 Parish Secretary ▪ Jeri Nulty………………………651-789-8350 7:30am Melinda & Andrew Bornhoft (11th Anniv.) Communications ▪ Ann Osendorf………………..651-789-8376 5:30pm †José Tharayil Liturgical Music ▪ Denis Allaire………………….651-789-8355 Friday, June 11 7:30am †Ray & †Jean Schneider FINANCIAL Saturday, June 12 Accounts Payable & Receivable ▪ Megan Hire…651-789-8351 8:00am †Paul Capecchi Cashier ▪ Jo Burr……………………………………651-457-2781 5:00pm †Michael Sery Sunday, June 13 FAITH FORMATION 7:30am †Tony Fusco Catechesis & Formation ▪ Christina Stokman…..651-457-8841 9:00am †Pauline Capecchi DeMars Faith Formation Secretary ▪ Anne Garner………651-457-8841 11:00am All members of the parish Senior High Youth Ministry ▪ Pat Millea……….651-789-8356 Middle School Ministry ▪ Jake DeBolt…………..651-789-8352

MASS READINGS & OBSERVANCE ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL Readings for the week of June 6, 2021 School Principal ▪ Greg Wesely…………………..651-457-8550 Sunday: Ex 24:3-8/Ps 116:12-13, 15-16, 17-18 [13]/Heb 9:11-15/ Assistant Principal ▪ Cathi Budge………………..651-457-8550 Mk 14:12-16, 22-26 School Office Manager ▪ Lisa Wrobel……………651-457-8550 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Monday: 2 Cor 1:1-7/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [9]/Mt 5:1-12 Tuesday: 2 Cor 1:18-22/Ps 119:129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 135 [135a]/ Mt 5:13-16 Wednesday: 2 Cor 3:4-11/Ps 99:5, 6, 7, 8, 9 [cf. 9c]/Mt 5:17-19 St. Ephrem, Deacon and Thursday: 2 Cor 3:15—4:1, 3-6/Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14 [cf. 10b]/Mt 5:20-26 R.C.I.A. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Friday: Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9/Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 [3]/Eph 3:8-12, 14-19/ R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the process by Jn 19:31-37—The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus which someone discerns a relationship with Jesus in the Catholic Saturday: 2 Cor 5:14-21/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12 [8a]/Lk 2:41- Church. If you or someone you know would like to know more, 51—The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary please contact us at [email protected]. Next Sunday: Ez 17:22-24/Ps 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-16 [cf. 2a]/2 Cor 5:6-10/Mk 4:26-34—11th Sunday in Ordinary Time YOUTH MINISTRY SJY HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH Wednesdays I 7:00-9:00pm Location: Msgr. Foran Great Room SJY is for all youth entering 9th-12th grade. Join us as we grow in our knowledge of our faith, build friendships and encounter Jesus. Contact Pat Millea: [email protected] STEUBENVILLE CONFERENCE IN ROCHESTER + RETREAT July 23-27 Limited spots available. Visit: churchofstjoseph.org/sjy-summer-youth-trip

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH Tuesdays, June 8 I 7:00-8:00pm Location: Msgr. Foran Great Room All youth entering the 6th-8th grade are invited to spend time St. Joseph Prayer Line: 651-882-2340 or 651-303-4763. with friends and with Jesus. Parents and young adults are en- PASTORAL EMERGENCY couraged to help us make these evenings special for our middle For after hour emergencies: 952-930-4727 school youth. Email Jake DeBolt at [email protected] 6