Church of the Holy Childhood 1435 Midway Parkway † St. Paul MN 55108 February 3, 2019 Pastor’s Letter THE CHURCH’S SACRAMENTALS: SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS FOR NEXT TH ASHES, SALT, FOOD, OILS SUNDAY, 5 SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: - - While all of the Church’s sacramentals are Isaiah 6:1 2a, 3 8 “Here I am, send me!” is intended to benefit the soul, some of them apply not merely an answer to an invitation, but the re- directly to the body, and through the body to the sponse of a life touched by “the King, the Lord of soul. The reason is that the body also has its role to hosts,” and an irresistible desire to share such news. play in “working out our salvation” ( see Philippians - 2:12 ), and will have its own share in eternal I Corinthians 15: 1 11 The foundation of our redemption at the resurrection of the dead on the faith is that Jesus “died for our sins” and “was Last Day. Therefore, it is altogether appropriate that raised on the third day.” Faith placed anywhere else would be “in vain.” there are sacramentals that assist the body in its - role of manifesting God’s saving power and St. Luke 5:1 11 It isn’t necessary literally to contribute to sanctifying it. The body, therefore, leave all things behind in order to follow the Lord already plays an essential role in the “worship in Jesus, but rather to take all things – our gifts, op- spirit and in truth” ( John 4:23 ) of the redeemed. portunities, our generosity of heart – and dedicate them to the service of the Lord. Some of these sacramental are taken into the body, and others remain on the outside, but both involve the body in an act of faith and share in News & Notes the working of grace. The ashes we receive at the beginning of COME CELEBRATE! Lent on Ash Wednesday are made of the previous SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 10:15 am year’s palms from Palm Sunday. They are placed BUCHANAN HALL on the forehead as a visible, tangible act of humility All are invited to attend a celebration for Father and a sign of inner penance. Cloutier's 35th Anniversary of his ordination to the Blessed salt is often used in the Rite of Priesthood and his January 30th birthday. Blessing of Holy Water, since a slight residue if it remains on the person or object blessed with that OUR LADY OF PEACE Holy Water once the water itself evaporates. It can SUPPLIES COLLECTION also be used whenever salt is used as a condiment, Next weekend, February 9 &10, Women’s Club reminding us to moderation in eating, and of the is sponsoring a collection for the Our Lady of need to “salt” our behavior with the practice of virtue Peace Home, Hospice and Home Care. See the (see Matthew 5:13; Colossians 4:6 ). flyer, for donation suggestions, on the narthex Food can be blessed, besides the blessing information table and bulletin board. Donations asked for before eating – grace before meals – but should be placed in the narthex. also at special times: the Blessing of food for St. Monetary donations should be made out to Our Joseph’s Table, often to be shared with those less Lady of Peace Home and clearly marked on the fortunate; the Blessing of food on Holy Saturday envelope. Thank you in advance for your generous that is to be served on Easter Sunday as a reminder support of this special collection that the Feast of the Lord’s Resurrection is a MASS AT LYNGBLOMSTEN particularly holy one, calling us to recommit to holiness of life. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED There is a need for volunteers, from 1:15 - 4:15 Oils, often blessed in honor of a saint – St. - pm, to assist with bringing residents communion in Anthony of Padua, Saint Padre Pio, etc. and their rooms or to the Mass in the Newman -Benson asking that saint’s prayer before God are also used Chapel at Lyngblomsten on Wednesdays. to anoint injured limbs or are applied on the surface Lyngblomsten’s New Volunteer Orientation is over troubled areas of the body, not in the same Tuesday, February 5, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Call way or for the same reason as the Sacrament of Peggy Cerrito at 651 -632 -5406 to register. Anointing of the Sick, but applied with faith by anyone and accompanied with prayer for comfort, WOMEN’S CLUB GENERAL MEETING restored health and recovery. Here, too, it is a Join us at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, February 5 in visible sign of the inward healing of the soul. Buchanan Hall. 02 • Church of the Holy Childhood News & Notes February THEOLOGY LATTE HOLY CHILDHOOD Join us in Buchanan Hall at 6:30 pm, for the following Faith Journey talks: 2, Set up for Reception (BH) February 6 - Dr. Robert Brenneman 3, 10:15 am - Reception for Fr. Cloutier (BH) February 13 - Lee Diedrick 5, 7:00 pm - Women’s Club Meeting (BH) Talk by Bob Sieg will be rescheduled. 6, 6:30 pm - Theology Latte (BH) 9/10, Our Lady of Peace Collection Maternity of Mary Events 9, 7:00 pm - St. John Paul II Open House (SCH) 10, 12:30 pm - Girl Scouts (BH) Save The Date - All Married Couples 11 7:00 pm - St. John Paul II Open House (SCH) Cana Dinner 2019 will be April 6 in Sirba Hall. 12, 8:45 am - Retired Men’s Breakfast (Perkins) The guest speaker will be Bishop Sirba. Mark your 13, 6:30 pm - Theology Latte (BH) calendars now and watch the bulletin for further 18, 6:30 pm - 500 Card Group (BH) details and registration. 19, 8:45 am - Women’s Breakfast Group (Perkins) 7:00 pm - Parish Life Committee Mtg. (CR) Vocation Events SAINT ANDREW KIM HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS - 3, 10:00 am Our Lady Queen of Heaven (CLR) Tuesday, February 12, 7–8 p.m., - 10:30 am Choir Practice (CH) Church of St. Bernard, St. Paul - All people of the Archdiocese are invited to 11:15 am Mass (CH) 1:00 pm - Loving Mother of Mary Curia (CR) participate in the Holy Hours for Vocations, a new - program sponsored by the Archdiocese of Saint 1:30 pm Lunatic New Year (BH) Social Snack (BH) Paul and Minneapolis. Come spend an hour with - Jesus each month to pray for an increase in 3:30pm Korean School Event (BH) - vocations to the priesthood, consecrated life and 6, 7:00 pm Our Lady Queen of Martyrs (CR)) diaconate. For more information, please contact 7, 10:00 am - Our Lady Queen of Grace (CLR) the Office of Vocations at 651 -962 -6890 or visit 8, 7:00 pm - Mass (CH) 10000vocations.org. 8:00 pm - Holy Spirit Prayer Group (CR) 9, 10:00 am - Parish Council (CR) VIANNEY VISIT February 14 – 16, St. John Vianney College BH - Buchanan Hall SCH - School CH - Church CLR - Classroom CR - Conference Room CV - Convent Seminary, St. Paul Vianney Visit provides high school sophomores through college age men (ages 16 – 24) the adadadadaddd opportunity to take a closer look and experience HAPPY BIRTHDAY college seminary. Attend Mass, prayer and spiritual conferences with SJV priests and hear testimonies February 4 Megan White 5 Bev Mertz from SJV seminarians. There is no charge for the event. All meals are provided. If interested, there 7 Mary Billadeau, Jacob Clemens, are two steps to register. (1) please contact Larry Jagoe & Colleen Nelson Father David Blume, Director of Vocations, at 651 - 8 Ginny Davini 962 -6890 or fill out enquiry form here: http:// 9 Bob Kroona, Hope Thill www.10000vocations.org/vianney -visit.html to let & Tim Twohy him know of your plan to attend the Vianney Visit. adadadadaddd And, (2) complete the registration, by calling 651.358.3335 or by completing the form here: https://semssp.org/registration -sjv/. Please remember in your prayers those who have recently passed away: Community Event Jeannette Schmall and James Clemens (father of St. Andrew's Community Reunion and Fundraiser Bill & Mary Jo Clemens). Sun., Feb. 10, 2019, 3 -6 pm, at Gabe’s Info at: www.savehistoricsaintandrews.org Church of the Holy Childhood • 03 Vol. 74 No. 5 Mass Intentions Saturday, February 2 7:45 am † Bernie Benson 5:00 pm Parishioners Sunday, February 3 9:15 am † Vincent Marier Monday, February 4 7:45 am † Fred Steveken Tuesday, February 5 7:45 am † Jim Dullum Wednesday, February 6 7:45 am † Millie Hempel 3:30 pm † Patricia Moore Thursday, February 7 7:45 am † Joy Steveken Friday, February 8 7:45 am † Donna VanKampen Saturday, February 9 7:45 am †† John & Angeline Andert 5:00 pm Parishioners Sunday, February 10 9:15 am † Karen Merth Parish Information Pastor, Fr. Timothy Cloutier Parochial Vicar, Fr. Joseph Fink Weekend Assistant, Fr. James Reidy, Ph. D. Parish Office 651 -644 -7495 Buchanan Hall 651 -647 -0689 Our Ordinary Services Confessions…Saturday………...………….4:00 - 4:30 pm Thursday..…………………...7:15 -7:30 am Anticipatory Mass……………………..……….……………5:00 pm Sunday Mass……………….…….…………………...……… .. 9:15 am Weekday Masses….Monday - Saturday..7:45 am Wednesday...…….3:30 pm, Lyngblomsten Chapel Holy Day of Obligation as announced. Rosary - Mon. - Thurs. & Sat….……..……....8:15 am & Thursday evening at 6:30 pm Prayer Chain……………………....Peggy - 651 -645 -4955 Website……….……...….www.holychildhoodparish.org Email ………....... [email protected] Victim Assistance Program…………...651 -291 -4497 Parish Support - Jan. 27, 2019 Envelope/Plate $ 3699.50 Heat/AC Fund $ 15.00 Total $ 3714.50 4a Church of the Holy Childhood Catholic Services Appeal The Catholic Services Appeal Foundation is an independent non -profit focused solely on supporting 20 designated outreach ministries and nothing else.