We are a welcoming Eucharistic Catholic Community called by God to live out the message of Christ in love and service to all. MarchMarch 24,24, 20192019 Mass Times Sacrament of Anointing Parish Leadership Saturday, 5:00pm Last Tuesday of the month, 6:30pm Mass Ray Sirek, Trustee Sunday, 8:30am & 10:30am or contact Fr. Rick, Pastor Peter Smyth, Trustee Tuesday, 6:30pm If you or a family member are ill or in the Bob McBeath, Parish Council Co-Chair Wednesday thru Friday, 9:00am hospital and want to schedule a visit contact Bill Franke, Stewardship Chair Michele Cowling, Stewardship Co-Chair Rosary Mia Ah Sani, Director of Pastoral Care. Mondays, 6:30pm (except holidays) Baptism Commission Chairs Fridays during Lent, 6:30pm Baptisms are available during Mass on the Barry Weber, Administration Sundays in May & October, 8:00am second weekend of each month. Call Donna Angela Dunbar, Faith Formation Rubio, Director of Community Life, to Tammy Kealey, Faith Formation Evening Prayer and Adoration register for Baptism preparation. John Gockel, Pastoral Care Sundays, 7:15pm to 8:15pm John Gray, Pastoral Care Marriage Barb Smyth, Social Justice & Charity Reconciliation Contact Donna Rubio, Director of Dick Stoltman, Worship Regular schedule is Saturdays, 4:00pm, Community Life; six months to one year Lynn Anne Groebner, Worship or by appointment preparation time required. The Church of St. Edward • 9401 Nesbitt Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55437 • 952-835-7101 • stedwardschurch.org Parish Office Hours The Monday-Thursday 8:00am to Noon & 1:00pm to 4:30pm Friday 8:00am to Noon Closed: Saturday & Sunday Parish Ministry Staff Phone : 952-835-7101 extensions listed below Fig Tree Pastor Fr. Rick Banker ...................................... x234 Deacon “There once was a person who had a fig tree planted in his orchard, and Dc. Jim DeShane ................................... x220 when he came in search of fruit on it [he] found none." Parish Administrator Beth Schorle .......................................... x222 We live in a results-driven society. It can be easy to put pressure on Receptionist & Administrative Assistant Sue Kruchten ......................................... x200 ourselves to succeed. If we're not keeping up with the perceived "good Director of Liturgy life" of those around us, we feel anxious and disappointed. Some of the Mary Kay Hird ........................................ x217 Gospel stories about fruitfulness can seem to play out in this fashion. “For Director of Communications three years now I have come in search of fruit on this fig tree but have Celeste Morris ....................................... x201 Director of Pastoral Care found none. So cut it down." The message seems to be clear. Abide in God Mia Ah Sani ........................................... x223 and bear fruit! Stand apart from God and be barren. But what happens Director of Community Life when we're trying, but the growth we wanted doesn't seem to be coming Donna Rubio .......................................... x219 Director of High School & Adult Ministries our way? What if it feels like life just isn't bearing fruit? Patrick Smalley ...................................... x211 Director of Faith Formation: Birth to Gr. 8 This Sunday, Jesus gives us a sign of hope. " [The gardener] said to him in Nicole Smalley ....................................... x210 reply, 'Sir, leave it for this year also? it may bear fruit in the future." How Faith Formation Assistants quick we can be to judge! Perhaps you started out Lent with high hopes Aaron Hove / Tim Larson / Forrest Schrader Coordinator of Sunday School & Nursery and big ideas for getting closer to God. Maybe things haven't gone exactly Bridget Grotins like you thought. It can be easy to lose patience with our failures or slow Director of Music growth. We shouldn't be too quick to assume that God has given up on us. Craig Walker .......................................... x231 He hasn't. Director of Children’s Choir Emma Shukle Worship Aids The same ideas apply to those around us. Perhaps we're the planter of the Beth Schmidt fig tree. We expect a certain amount of growth from someone in our life, Parish Accountant and they just aren't measuring up. Let today's Gospel be a gentle nudge for Dc. Mark Johanns ................................. x208 Maintenance Crew mercy. As Lent continues to unfold, be patient with yourself and those Miguel Ponce / Gene Vavra / Juan Carlos Reyes around you. Wait for God to provide the growth. 2 The Church of St. Edward PASTORAL CARE CALENDAR Stephen Ministry SATURDAY, MARCH 23 When life seems dreary and Spring seems far Third Sunday of Lent away… Spring may have arrived, but life can still seem 4:00p Confessions cold and dreary for those who have suffered a loss or 5:00p Mass— Tim Ryan ! experienced a crisis. Our Stephen Ministers are trained to help people through the winters of life, providing SUNDAY, MARCH 24 emotional and spiritual support during tough times. If Third Sunday of Lent you or someone you know could benefit from the 8:30a Mass— Michael Werness ! confidential, one-to-one Christian care of a Stephen 10:30a Mass— Dorsie Taraboi ! Minister, contact to Mia Ah Sani, our director of 10:30a Children’s Liturgy of the Word Pastoral Care. Call the parish office at (952) 835-7101. 7:15p Evening Prayer & Adoration Our Stephen Ministers are ready to care for you. MONDAY, MARCH 25 6:30p Rosary 7:00p AA HealthEast Hospice Grief Support Services TUESDAY, MARCH 26 SPOUSE LOSS GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP 9:00a Tai Chi Tuesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30; 1:00 – 2:30pm 1:00p Women’s AA Path of Grace United Methodist Church, 759 County Rd B East, Maplewood 1:30p Weekly Bible Study When you are on the journey of grief, it is often helpful to seek the support of others. 5:30p Adult Faith Committee This group is intended for people who are grieving the death of their spouse or significant 6:30p Mass with Anointing— other. Group members will have opportunities to reflect on grief and loss, and receive ! relevant grief education materials. Arnold Nelson 7:00p Adult Faith Book Discussion GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP (open to all who are grieving a loss) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 Second and Fourth Tuesdays, 5:00 – 6:30pm ! Woodwinds Hospital, Conference Room B, 1925 Woodwinds Drive, Woodbury 9:00a Mass— Tom Lickteig If you have experienced the loss of a loved one, it is often helpful to seek the support of 9:30a StarBucks others. This ongoing group will allow members to reflect on grief and loss and receive THURSDAY, MARCH 28 grief education and support. Loaves & Fishes, Creekside To register call 651 232-3543 or email [email protected]. 9:00a Mass— George Mehr ! Classes are free but space is limited. 10:00a Al-Anon 7:00p Men’s AA 7:00p Adult Choir Rehearsal FRIDAY, MARCH 29 PRAY FOR THE SICK, THOSE NAMED BELOW 9:00a Mass— Mary Jane Mehr ! & ALL LISTED IN THE BOOK OF PRAYER 9:00a Fitness & Flexibility 5:30p Lenten Soup Supper 6:30p Rosary Adam B Norma Holmes Nancy Osterling 7:00p Stations of the Cross Andy B Annie Johnson Christa Palkovich SATURDAY, MARCH 30 Mary Baruth Mary Catherine Kent Jerry Pope Fourth Sunday of Lent Beverly Burnett Kevin Knapp Sandy Pries Global Solidarity Weekend Nell Callahan Melissa Kuschill Elizabeth Quinby 4:00p Confessions Michelle Cardwell Evelyn Larson Katherine Ryan 5:00p Mass— Tim Ryan ! Joe Condoluci Clare Lee Jim Sausser Terry Creagan Renee' Lehman Nancy Schaible SUNDAY, MARCH 31 Mary Delie Jane Lynch Taylor Schemmel Fourth Sunday of Lent Andy Duda Diana Lynne Paul Schrantz Global Solidarity Weekend ! Robert Flammang Dora May Al Shimota 8:30a Mass— Patricia Holewa ! Sandra Gilarski Alexa Mendoza Vern Splinter 10:30a Mass— Pat Thorne Kim Gilligan Woody Numainville Tracy Stein 10:30a Children’s Liturgy of the Word Barbara Haubrich Mary Ocel Luke Welch 7:15p Evening Prayer & Adoration Mary Holmay Daniel O’Connell Jr. Richard Holmay Margaret O Shaughnessy The Church of St. Edward 3 LITURGY & MUSIC Hearing Assistance Survey An important part of our upcoming Worship Technology upgrade will be a new hearing assistance system featuring the latest technology for these devices. The system will support traditional over the ear hearing assistance similar to what is offered today. It will also support T-coil technology that will work with your Attention all liturgical ministers at St. Edward compatible hearing aid devices. So that we can properly prepare Ushers, Greeters, Eucharistic Ministers, Sacristans, Lectors, for this implementation, we need to know which type of devices Children’s Liturgy leaders and Linen Care—check out upcoming are needed. If you currently use our hearing assistance system, or bulletins for the details of a special event planned just for you on expect to, please answer a few questions for us by completing a Saturday, April 27! short survey on our website at stedwardschurch.org/2019/03/ worship-technology-update / or fill out a paper version found by the current devices or in the church office. Attention Eucharistic Ministers The next quarter schedule for April, May, and June is now available. If you did not receive a copy of the schedule by email or regular mail, please contact Mary Kay Hird at [email protected] Anointing of the Sick Please note the following change to the anointing schedule: Beginning this month on Tuesday, March 26, anointings will move from the first Tuesday of the month to the last Tuesday of each FROM ASH WEDNESDAY month. Anointings follow the 6:30pm Mass. TO RESURRECTION LENTEN FRIDAYS READINGS FOR WEEK