2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 19, 2020 St. Mary’s PARISH OFFICE Monday-Thursday 8:30 am-2:00 pm Friday ...... Closed Phone ...... 763-658-4319 Fax ...... 763-658-3519 PO BOX 278 • 607 MAPLE AVE. • WAVERLY, MN 55390 Email: [email protected] From The Desk of The Pastor www. stmarys-waverly.net

STAFF Pastor Dear Parishioners: Father Kenneth O’Hotto ...... ext. 22 After hours Pastoral Emergency ext. 23 The week before Christmas, I received a letter from the Claims Parish Secretary/Administrator Mary Pettit ...... ext. 21 Risk Manager of our Insurance Company, Catholic Mutual Bulletin Editor, Office Assistant Group. Barb Spike ...... ext. 32 Bulletin Deadline: Monday at Noon Email: [email protected] The letter acknowledged that we changed our procedures in how Pastoral Ministry we handle the offertory collection and that we are compliant with Carol Tuchtenhagen ...... ext. 30 the Archdiocese’s Internal Financial Control Procedures. The Director of Religious Education Mary Hagar ...... ext. 31 Claims Risk Manager stated that our new procedures not only Director of Music protect the collection, but also the people who are handling the Belinda Larson collection, so they cannot be falsely accused of stealing or misap- Maintenance Tim LePage propriating the church funds. Adoration Info ...... ext. 50 Monday 8:45 am thru Friday 9:00 am The Claims Risk manager said: “I fully endorse these changes. It

DAILY MASS (subject to change) is imperative that you are a good steward of the parish assets en- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday8:00 am trusted to you.” Thursday ...... 5:30 pm Friday ...... 8:00 am First Saturday of Month ...... 8:00 am Last week I shared with you that the Financial Examination of Sacrament of Reconciliation: Agreed Upon Financial Procedures indicated that financial pro- Thursday ...... 5:00 to 5:20 pm cedures are followed and implemented at our Parish. First Friday of Month 7:30 to 7:50 am Saturday ...... 3:30 to 4:30 pm Sunday Masses: The letter from Catholic Mutual Group indicates the same as re- Saturday ...... 5:00 pm gards our offertory collection. Sunday ...... 8:00 & 10:30 am

Marriage: Contact the parish Your Pastor and Spiritual Father office, ext. 21, six months to one year Father Ken O’Hotto in advance to arrange marriages. No weddings during the Lenten Season.

Baptism: Contact the parish office, ext. 32, to schedule a baptism. Baptisms are celebrated the 1st and 3rd weekends of the month. Baptism class is required for first time parents.

OUR LADY OF GRACE Upcoming youth events: Adoration News Grades 6th-12th. Youth Minister: Deb Fall Benefits of #1 – Every we make so pleases Check back for the next meeting. the Heart of Jesus that it is recorded in Heav- en and retold for all eternity! (Blessed Moth- er Teresa of Calcutta) Christ the King Retreat Center #2 – The spiritual lives of our families are MEN’S SILENT WEEKEND RETREAT strengthened through our Holy Hour. (Blessed John Paul II) Theme: “Broken, Blessed and Sent” #3 – A Holy Hour of prayer before the Date: January 31 – February 2, 2020 Blessed Sacrament is so important to Jesus Presented by: King’s House Preaching Team that a multitude of souls go to Heaven who otherwise would Suggested Offering: $160.00 per person/$100.00 have gone to hell. (Jesus to Blessed Dina Belanger) per person student rate #4 – All the angels of heaven gaze in ecstasy at the image left (includes $30.00 deposit to reserve a room) on your soul after each holy hour you make in the presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. (Excerpt from ‘Letters To A DIRECTED RETREAT Brother Priest’) Date: February 10 – 14, 2020 #5 – The only time our Lord asked the Apostles for anything Presented by: Members of the King’s House was the night He went into agony. Not for activity did He Preaching Team plead but for an Hour of companionship. (Archbishop Fulton Retreat Fee: $300.00 (includes $50.00 deposit to Sheen). reserve a room) www.saintlawrencechurch.org Contact information: Christ the King Retreat Center, ______621 First Ave South, Buffalo, MN; 763-682-1394; [email protected] www.kingshouse.com St. Mary's Adoration Chapel opens at 9 a.m. Tuesday and closes at 6 p.m. Friday. If you have any questions concerning adoration please contact Renee or Gloria. St. Mary’s Parish-Wide Survey!

If you are wondering if the Adoration Chapel is closing due to St. Mary’s will be participating in a parish survey about bad weather conditions, call the Parish at 763-658-4319 ext. discipleship conducted by the Catholic Leadership Insti- 50. The recording will inform you if the Chapel is closing or tute as part of the Archdiocesan Synod Process! We need closed and when it will be reopening. If the Chapel is open and your help. you feel the roads are too dangerous for you, call Jim Gal- lagher. Please call ext. 50 at the office first. Please help us by participating in a 10-15 minute survey online. The survey can be accessed via smartphone, tab- 2020 Cana Dinner let or computer at www.disciplemakerindex.com from Join us in celebrating Marriage at our Cana Dinner on Febru- February 1 to March 1 and will ask you to reflect on ary 8, 2020. This event will be held at Immaculate Conception your own spiritual growth and enable you to provide Church in Watertown, MN. We will start our evening at 6 PM feedback on our parish’s efforts to help you grow. All with wine and conversation. Then, we will enjoy a delicious responses will be confidential and the parish will only receive information about the community as whole. meal by Hollywood Catering. We will have dessert while lis- tening to Pete Larson from Family Fest Ministry. We will be having door prizes throughout the evening. Please bring your We are trying to get the highest response rate possible. wedding picture to put on display for the evening. Tickets are This information will be valuable to Archbishop Hebda, $50 per couple. For tickets, please contact Barb Janikula at Fr. O’Hotto and our parish as we plan for the future and 612-616-0158 [email protected] or Chris Boerner at 952 strive to be the best disciples we can be. We will receive -955-3702 [email protected]. Tickets need to be pur- the results this spring, at which time we will share what chased by February 2, 2020. we have learned.

If you don’t use a smartphone, tablet or computer - there Pope’s Intentions For The Month: January will be opportunities to complete the survey after daily Prayer intention for evangelization ‐ Promotion of World and Sunday Mass. You can also obtain a paper copy by Peace. We pray that Christians, followers of other religions, contacting Mary Hagar at 763-658-4319, ext. 31. and all people of goodwill may promote peace and justice in the world. Thank you for helping with this important project!

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KC News Pancake Breakfast January 19: 8am-11am Pancake Breakfast Pancakes (regular or blueberry) January 25: 6:00pm Winter Social French Toast, Eggs, Sausage Orange Juice, Milk, Coffee Take Outs Available Archdiocesan Synod Sunday, January 19 - 8am to 11am What’s working and what’s not in the Archdiocese? Arch- Waverly K.C. Hall Hebda wants to hear from you! Please prayerfully Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Proceeds used to consider attending an upcoming Prayer and Listening Event, maintain K C Hall as a Community facility. as part of the Pre-Synod Process and make your voice heard. Your input will help guide the Archdiocese over the next 5-10 years. There are 20 Prayer and Listening Events. Congratulations to our December Altar Server The next three are: winners Derek DeWolfe, Nathan Dressel and Saturday, Jan. 25, 9 a.m.-noon at St. Peter Claver, St. Paul Josh Hanson. Thank you for your service! Tuesday, Jan. 28, 6-9 p.m. at Pax Christi, Eden Prairie Saturday, February 1, 9 a.m.-noon at St. Stephen, Minne- apolis Learn more about the Synod and see a full listing of Prayer and Listening Events at archspm.org/synod. Roe vs. Wade Anniversary Please donate new baby items (examples are pacifiers, dia- pers, blankets, newborn baby clothes) or monetary gifts in the box in the Gathering Space during the month of January. 2020 FESTIVAL Meeting These items will help the courageous women choosing life Please mark your calendar for an organizational meeting on over abortion for their unborn child. All donations will be Tuesday, February 11th at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. given to Wright County Community Action. Core Committee, KC Representatives and all circle chairs should plan to attend this meeting. We will discuss changes Pro Life and assignments to the 2020 Festival. If anyone has ideas For those who can not make it to the Cathedral for the annu- please call Mary in the parish office at ext. 21 - we welcome al Prayer Service for Life, there will be a special Pro-Life new ideas!! Rosary for Legal Protection of Unborn Babies this Wednes- day, January 22 at 2:00 pm in our Church. Coffee and snacks afterwards. French Toast and Waffle Breakfast St Mary of Czestochowa will be hosting a French Toast and Waffle Breakfast on Sunday, Jan. 26th, from 9 am to 12 pm in the church dining hall. A free will offering will be ac- Prayer Service for Life cepted for the benefit of the Delano and Watertown food January 22, 2020, 10:30 a.m., Cathedral of Saint Paul, St. shelves. Sponsored by the Men's Club and the Delano Paul. Celebrated by Rev. John L Ubel, this annual prayer Knights of Columbus. service commemorates the millions of lives lost to abortion and the many women and men wounded by abortion’s after- math. All are invited and welcome. Retrouvaille Marriage Help: Thinking about Separation or Divorce? Hurting? Angry? Feel helpless? Retrouvaille is a lifeline for troubled mar- Archbishop Flynn Catechetical Institute: riages. Couples learn the tools to rediscover each other and School of the Holy Spirit heal their marriage. 100% confidential. Thursdays, February 6–April 30, 7-9 p.m. at St. Andrew’s in When: Jan 31 - Feb 2, 2020 Elk River. This dynamic course offers participants the op- Where: Dakota Ridge Best Western Hotel, Eagan, MN portunity to personally experience the Holy Spirit, and to 800-470-2230 [email protected] receive the charisms which God desires specifically for each http://www.helpourmarriage.org person. Taught by Fr. Becker and a Spirit-filled team, students learn how to be open to the Holy Spirit, grow confident in the art of prayer ministry and of Marriage Enrichment Opportunity spirits. The course features a "Life in the Spirit Seminar" on Need to get away for a weekend and do something incredi- February 28 & 29. The cost for the course, materials, and ble for your relationship? Find out what a WWME Week- seminar is $125/person by January 6 and $150/person after. end can do for you by going to www.wwme.org or call 612- Online registration: ci-holyspirit2020.eventbrite.com 756-8720 for more information. The next WWME Week- For more information visits semssp/ci. end is Feb. 7-9 at Christ the King Retreat in Buffalo, MN.

3 W A S  C   E  Readings for the week of January 19, 2020 Tuesday, January 21 Sunday: Is 49:3, 5-6/Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10 [8a, 9a]/1 Cor 1:00 pm Senior Cards 1:1-3/Jn 1:29-34 Wednesday, January 22 Monday: 1 Sm 15:16-23/Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23 1:00 pm Bible Study [23b]/Mk 2:18-22 6:30 pm Class Grades 7-8 Tuesday: 1 Sm 16:1-13/Ps 89:20, 21-22, 27-28 [21a]/Mk 6:30 pm Parent Intro Gr. 9 2:23-28 Home-based Gr. 1-6 Wednesday: 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51/Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10 Saturday, January 25 [1]/Mk 3:1-6 9:00 am Learning Stations Gr. 2 Thursday: 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7/Ps 56:2-3, 9-10a, 10b-11, 12- Fellowship after Mass hosted by KC’s 13 [5b]/Mk 3:7-12 Sunday, January 26 Friday: 1 Sm 24:3-21/Ps 57:2, 3-4, 6 and 11 [2a]/Mk 3:13-19 9:15 am Class Grade 10 Saturday: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22/Ps 117:1bc, 2 [Mk Children Liturgy during 10:30 Mass 16:15]/Mk 16:15-18 Fellowship after Masses hosted by KC’s 11:30 am Baptism Wednesday, January 29 1:00 pm Bible Study 6:30 pm Class Grades 7-8 Scripture Verse of the Week 6:30 pm First Reconciliation Gr. 2 John testified further, saying, Sunday, February 2 “I saw the Spirit come down 9:15 am Class Grade 10 like a dove from heaven and Children Liturgy during 10:30 Mass remain upon him. I did not 11:30 am Baptism know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water Catholicism—The Pivotal Players told me, ‘On whomever you Join us as we listen to Bishop Barron’s DVD teach about see the Spirit come down and Flannery O'Connor, the storyteller. Jan 22 & 29. No Cost. remain, he is the one who will baptize with the Holy January 22, 2020 at 1:00 PM Spirit.’ Now I have seen and testified that he is the Son St. Mary’s Parish, Waverly of God.” - Jn 1:32-34 In a classroom on the Main Floor Save the Date!! Parish Calendar/Mass Intention The Table Affair will be Saturday, March 21. Start think- 2nd Sunday In Ordinary Time ing about a table theme or consider attending this year. Any questions, ask Alisha or Judy Painschab or BJ Lach- Monday, January 20 ermeier No 8:00 a.m. Mass ...... Tuesday, January 21 Estate Planning No 8:00 a.m. Mass ...... Please consider remembering St. Mary’s Wednesday, January 22 in your Estate plan. A gift to your Church or other chari- No 8:00 a.m. Mass ...... ties can be accomplished by naming the Church or Non- 2:00 p.m. Pro Life Rosary in Church Profit as a Beneficiary on Life Insurance, IRA, or other Thursday, January 23 investments. You can also name The Church/Non-Profit No 5:00-5:20 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation through your Will or Trust documents. Consult your Fi- No 5:30 p.m. Mass ...... nancial Advisor, or Attorney regarding the best approach Friday, January 24 St. Francis de Sales in your unique situation. 8:00 a.m. Mass ...... †Alex Marketon

Masses for 2nd Sunday In Ordinary Time Weekly Offering-Current Saturday, January 18 January 12, 2019 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Sunday Collection ………..$5,563 5:00 p.m. Mass ...... St. Mary’s Food Drive ………………18# Sunday, January 19 8:00 a.m. Mass ...... †Louis & Catherine Pollock January 5, 2019 10:30 a.m. Mass ...... †Gladys Portner Sunday Collection ………..$5,085 New Year …...……………$3,953 Food Drive ………………14.5#

4 P  C  Remember In Your Prayers Conference for Restorative Justice and Reconciliation Evelyn Fenske, Nicki B., Mary Heller, Thursday, January 23, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Holiday Inn & Suites, 8511 Hudson Blvd., Brandon Matter, Jilli, Gilmer, Mike P., Lake Elmo. This conference is open to all victim/survivors, and anyone who has Margie Bergum, Larry S., David been impacted by clergy sexual abuse. Hear from Archbishop Bernard Hebda, Gustafson, Tom Perra, Bob Murphy, Ramsey County Attorney John Choi, retired Justice Janine Geske from Milwau- Rita Streich, B.J., Sandy Cooper, kee, Tim O’Malley, and others. A panel of survivors and others will share their Tommy Peterson, Clarence Nalewaya, Kelly Murphy, Shirley Marquette, Joey experiences concerning clergy sexual abuse and how it has changed their lives. B., Clark Durand, Greg Moen, Vickey Lunch is provided. There is no fee to attend; however, space is limited. To re- Moy, Greg Marquette, Mary Kay serve a space please email Paula Kaempffer, Archdiocesan Outreach Coordinator Biegler, Mary Jane Fern, Marlene M. for Restorative Justice and Abuse Prevention, at [email protected], or Lisa Novak, Sandra R., Ellie & Tristan Tom Ring, Assistant Ramsey County Attorney, at [email protected] by Swart, Sharon Hiemeral, Les & January 20. Call 651.291.4429 for more information. Darlene Paumen, Andrew O., Roxanne O., Emerson Lindberg, Tim Youngren, Darrell Thompson, Sallie (Fall) Healing Series Talks at Our Lady of : Bellicot, Grace Bellicot, Jackie Lourdes and the Charism of Healing U.,Gene DeMarais, Ron Miller, Pat Sunday, February 9 at 9:45 a.m. at , 1 Schaar, Christy Schaar, Val LePage Lourdes Place, Minneapolis. We will celebrate the Feast of Our (Pooch), Cliff Mankenberg, Drew G., Lady of Lourdes with this discussion about our patron and the Fred P., Jade P., Janice (LePage) healing needs of today. Presentors Julie Craven and Lourdes Heal- Lundberg, Shelly Hirsch, Bonita ing Ministry Team. Meet in Hofstede Hall. Turner, Dan Werner, Jerry Borrell, Jean Courteau, Matthew Rau, Greg LePage, Behr Vogelpohl, George Schaar Made for More Tuesday, January 28 (7 pm), St. Joseph in Lino Lakes and Please call Parish Office @ 763-658-4319, ext. 32 if you would like to add yourself, a Wednesday, January 29 (7 pm), All Saints in Lakeville family member, or friend to the prayer corner. An event that blends presentation, live music, and art to explore the Gospel and the deepest longings of our human hearts through the lens of St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body. Invite family and friends to heart international speaker Christopher West and musician Mike Mangione. Tickets on sale now at: www.CorProject.com/MadeforMore/

Baby saved on Christmas Eve Our great sidewalk counselors, in a team effort at the mon- strous Planned Parenthood in St. Paul, MN, were able to offer help that was gladly accepted by a mom scheduled to abort her child! I could not think of a greater good news Christmas story to share than this one provided by God on the eve of the celebration of the Nativity of Christ our Lord! Blessings to all!

World Day of the Sick 2020 Please join us on Saturday, February 8th, 2020 for the 10 am Mass at the Church of Saint Agnes (535 Thomas Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN) for the Archdiocesan World Day of the Sick. World Day of the Sick is also the Feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes. Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Bernard Hebda followed by an optional blessing with Remember in your prayers Douglas Lourdes Water. There will be a reception and presentation Ingersoll and his family, who passed by Dr. Tod Worner after the blessing. Dr. Worner is a Cath- away January 6, 2020 from lung can- olic convert, practicing internal medicine physician and is cer. Douglas ws the brother to Dale the managing editor a the "Word on Fire" Catholic minis- (JoAnne) Ingersall and uncle to Rhon- tries. The Church of Saint Agnes is handicapped accessible. da (John) Remer of our Parish. The This event is free, open to all and will conclude by noon. For questions call Cu- burial will be at a later date in Doug- ratio at 1-844-CURATIO, ( 1-844-287-2846) or visit las’ Parish. Rest in peace Douglas. www.curatioapostolate.com.

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