The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph December 27, 2015

Pastoral Staff…………….……….Fr. Matthew Crane Office…………………….………….…….218 924-2605 Email……………...…............fathercrane@gmail.com Website:……………..tri-parishcommunity.yolasite.com

Cluster Homebound Contact: Eileen Uhlenkamp……….……..……..218 756-3614

Christ the King (CTK) Parish Office………….….….....……........320 594-2291 Email…….....…....…….…ctkoffice@embarqmail.com Hours…….……..Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Secretary/Bookkeeper….….........Roxanne Determan Religious Education Coordinator….Beverly Geraets Phone: 320 237-0364 bgeraets.ctkparish@yahoo.com CTK Catholic School…….………....…….320 594-6114 Dean of Students ………………………Sarah Becker Website: www.christthekingschool.stclouddiocese.net

Saint Joseph, Clarissa (SJC) Parish Office………………...….……..….218 756-2205

Email………...…….....…..stjoschu@eaglevalleytel.net Hours…………............Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Secretary/Bookkeeper…......……..…........Barb Brown Volunteer Coordinator……………….….Leann Olson Rel. Ed. Coordinators... Bev Desotell…..320 594-6383 Eileen Uhlenkamp…….218 756-3614

Saint Joseph, Bertha (SJB) Parish Office……………….……...….…..218 924-2144 Email………………........stjoseph_bertha@yahoo.com Hours….…………..…Thursday, 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m. Secretary…………………………....…..Kathy Wagner Bookkeeper……………………………….Vicki Larson Religious Education Coordinator: Elizabeth Schwartz.................................218 385-2148

elizabethofsaintjoseph@gmail.com

CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH OF

BROWERVILLE 720 Main Street North

P.O. Box 83 Browerville, MN 56438

SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH OF

CLARISSA 105 John Street South

P.O. Box 5 Clarissa, MN 56440

SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH OF

BERTHA 201 Cherry Street

P.O. Box 158 Bertha, MN 56437

A Note from Fr. Matthew Crane, our Pastor

When we think about what it means to be a human being, we often think of just one human being in isola-tion, and we make a definition like a childhood song: “head, shoulders, knees and feet, knees and feet . . .” That is well as far as it goes, but it also omits the less tan-gible aspects of human nature, not the least of which is the social aspect, the building block of which is the human family.

Talking about families stirs people up these days because increasingly, we live in culture of non-traditional families. Instead of a mother and a father and their biological children in a stable, low-conflict relation-ship, there is conflict, or there is only one biological parent, or none, or some redefinition of “parents.” Not always, but more often than not, these non-traditional arrangements cannot be helped, and that makes those who are forced into them feel ashamed. For the things that really make us ashamed are the things we cannot help. And nobody wants to make someone else feel ashamed, so we talk of “many kinds of families” and “the new normal” and “making ‘new’ families.”

I do not want to make anyone feel ashamed, but I also do not want to diminish the ideal just to avoid embarrass-ment. When God took up a human nature, he got the head, shoulders, knees, feet . . . and a mother, and a father. Awkward as it might make some conversations, God seems to have affirmed this ideal.

Sincerely in Christ,

Fr. Matthew Crane

FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY

Saint Joseph of Clarissa Loose 163.71 Votive Candles 31.00 Adult 1,455.00 Imm. Conception 137.00 Child 0.00 Religious Retirement 54.00 Total Regular 1,618.71 Christmas 145.00

Last Sunday Mass Count: 204

Christ the King of Browerville Loose 425.12 Votive Candles 30.00 Adult 3,381.00 Fuel 10.00 Child 4.50 Rel. Retirement 25.00 Total Regular 3,810.62 Decorations 320.00 Fall Collection 250.00 Solemnity of Mary 10.00 Christmas 1,055.00 Heat/Air 20.00 Last Sunday Mass Count: 300

Saint Joseph of Bertha Loose 46.00 Votive Candles 6.00 Adult 760.00 Religious Retirement 100.00 Child 10.75 Flowers 140.00 Total Regular 816.75

Last Saturday Mass Count: 77

Saint Joseph of Bertha Thursday, December 31, 5:30 p.m.

Rosary: Maria Miner Lector: Connie Wenker EMHC: Irene Baron, Jerry Baron , and Elizabeth Schwartz Sacristan: Kathy Bastian Servers: Volunteers Ushers: Volunteers

Saturday, January 2, 5:30 p.m. Rosary: Loren Heinze Lector: Jacob Bakken EMHC: Tim Bakken, Brenda Follmer, and Bill Hartman Sacristan: Butch Rice Servers: Grace Sakry and Luke Sakry Ushers: John Blashack and Gary Schmidt Money Counting: Leo Haisman and Loren Heinze Church Cleaning (Jan. 11-17): Chad & Sarah Baumgartner, James Diede, and Brett & Tina Baumgartner

Christ the King of Browerville New Year’s Day, January 1, 8:30 a.m. Lector: Mike Salber Servers: Nicole Rausch and Teresa Tynio EMHC: Jim Woeste, Jared Jagush, Glennda Kotula, MaryAnn Woeste Ushers: Rosie Johnson, Mike and Noah Iten, Bob Geraets

Stewardship

Liturgical Ministers

MASS SCHEDULE

MONDAY, DECEMBER 28 - SUNDAY, JANUARY 3, 2016

Monday, December 28 – The Holy Innocents 1 John 1:5—2:2/Matthew 2:13-18 Tuesday, December 29 – Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord 1 John 2:3-11/Luke 2:22-35 6:00 p.m. Sacrament of Penance and Adoration 7:00 p.m. †Deb Twardowski Bertha

Wednesday, December 30 – Sixth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord 1 John 2:12-17/Luke 2:36-40 Adoration for one hour after Mass 8:30 a.m. †Dale Buchta Browerville

Thursday, December 31 – Seventh Day with the Octave of the nativity of the Lord 1 John 2:18-21/John 1:1-18 No Morning Mass 11:00 a.m. Communion Service CTCCC

First Friday, January 1 — Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God (New Years Day) Numbers 6:22-27/Galatians 4:4-7/Luke 2:16-21

Thursday, December 31 5:30 p.m. People of the Parishes Bertha

Friday, January 1 8:30 a.m. †Mary Hadash Browerville 10:30 a.m. †Richard & Josephine Sobotka Clarissa First Saturday, January 2 – Saints Basil & Gregory 1 John 2:22-28/John 1:19-28 No Holy Mass Bertha

The Epiphany of the Lord Isaiah 60:1-6/Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6/Matthew 2:1-12

Weekend Mass Times Saturday, January 2 5:30 p.m. †Ruth Baron Bertha

Sunday, January 3 8:00 a.m. Sacrament of Penance 8:30 a.m. †Lawrence & Cecilia Perish Browerville

10:30 a.m. People of the Parishes Clarissa

Please note schedule changes for this week.

Saint Joseph of Clarissa

Saint Joseph of Bertha

Religious Education for high school will resume on Jan. 6, 2016 from 6-7:30 p.m. Elementary religion will resume on Friday, Jan. 8 starting at 12:30 p.m. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a good holiday vacation.

Parish Life will be having a POTLUCK after Holy Mass in honor of Fr. Matthew Crane’s birthday. Group 3 will serve. All are welcome.

Prayer Shawl Meeting Monday, January 11 at 1 p.m.

St. Mary’s Mission Meeting Wednesday, January 20 at 9 a.m.

Thank you to Gerry & Deanna Lipinski for donating our beautiful Christmas tree! God bless you!

Adult Faith Formation on Sunday, Dec. 27 at 7 p.m.

Religious Education Message: "Any student, Pre-school thru 6th grade, who is interested in participating in the Epiphany

program here at Saint Joseph's should be at the church by 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 2. We will get costumes, and have a brief run-through of the program at that time. The Epiphany program will take place after Mass that evening. We look forward to having a fun time celebrating Christ's birth and the recognition of Him as our King. ~Elizabeth

Food & Fellowship POTLUCK after the Epiphany Program on January 2. Group 4 is scheduled to set up and clean up. Please bring something to share.

Baptized in Christ

Allison Marie Dotzler

Infant daughter of Matthew & Michelle Dotzler

Christ the King of Browerville (Continued) Sunday, January 3, 8:30 a.m. Rosary: Tom and Ramona Steinmetz Lector: Marlene Tschida Servers: Rose Patnode and Moriah Cebulla EMHC: Tammy Cebulla, Gene Tschida, Bev Foote, Doug Johnson Ushers: Rosie Johnson, Mike and Noah Iten, Bob Geraets Church Cleaning: *Ken & Jody Hager fam., George

Hager, Robert and Lynnae Hager

Saint Joseph of Clarissa

Wednesday, Dec.30, - CTCCC Rosary - George Sovich Friday, January 1, Solemnity of Mary ~ 10:30 a.m. Lector: Kim M. Servers: Ty Lancaster and Trey Lancaster EMHC: Shari, Russ, Kathy Sacristan: Kathy Ushers: Allen & Charlet Blommel

Sunday, January 3, 10:30 a.m. Lector: Rita W. Servers: Dale Bulcher and Jedd Bulcher EMHC: Jacy Rea, Dennis, Ardelle Sacristan: Ardelle Ushers: Ray Desotell and Dan Almquist

Christ the King Catholic School

Christ the King of Browerville

2016 Calendars are available in the entrances of the church. Please take one for your home. Thank you to Iten Funeral, Schuller Family Funeral, and Marty Host at Country Financial for donating them to our parishes.

Thank you to all who came to decorate the church and especially to those who organize it every year and make sure the decorations are ordered and available. It looks beautiful.

Religious Education News—Classes will resume on Sunday, January 3, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Please have your end of year donations in the parish office by December 31 to be included on your donation statements.

Thank you to Christ the King Funeral Lunch for their $200 donation for Christmas decorations.

Thank you to all who used Scrip gift cards to help with their Christmas shopping this year. The school makes a percentage on each card when it is originally purchased by the school. Gift cards are available all year long.

Classes resume for students on Monday, January 4.

We wish you all a happy and blessed New Year. CTK Students and Staff

Merry Christmas And

Happy New Year!

Rest in God’s Peace - Eternal rest grant to †Alma Lucas

whose funeral was celebrated this past week. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and

let perpetual light shine upon her.

Company of Parishes Calendar

Sunday, December 27……………..SJB Adult Faith Formation 7 p.m.

Thursday, December 31…..……Vigil Mass-Solemnity SJB 5:30 p.m.

Friday, January 1………Holy Mass: CTK 8:30 a.m.; SJC 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, January 2………First Saturday, SJB 8:30 a.m. Holy Mass SJB Epiphany Program & Potluck

Sunday, January 3……………….…...CTK Faith Formation 6:30 p.m.

Monday, January 4.…………….CTK St. Ann’s Mission Group 7 p.m.

Wednesday, January 6…….SJC RE high school class 6 - 7:30 p.m. SJB RE 6:30 p.m. Meal/7-8 p.m. Class

Events

SEE YOUR PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DIRECTOR OR SECRETARY FOR REGISTRATION FORMS

Early Bulletin Deadline Tues., Dec. 29 at Noon.

Company of Parishes

SAVE THE DATE ~ VIGIL FOR LIFE

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2016

ST. HENRY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH - Perham

6:30 - 7:00 p.m. ~ Praise & Worship 7 - 8:30 p.m. ~ Speaker, Abby Johnson

9 - 10 p.m. ~ Prayer Service

Abby Johnson

ABOUT ABBY JOHNSON

Abby’s life changed on Oct. 4, 2009, the day she resigned from the largest abortion corporation in the nation...Planned Parenthood. That simple act has become a national news story since she experienced a “change of heart” while participating in a n ultrasound guided abortion procedure. Today she travels the country sharing her story and motivating others to continue the pro-life fight.

Solemnity of Mary Mother of God (Holy Day of Obligation)

December 31, Vigil Masses

5:30 p.m. - SJB

January 1

8:30 a.m. - CTK

10:30 a.m. - SJC

Birthday POTLUCK Celebration!

All are invited to a celebration in honor of...

Fr. Matthew Crane Sunday, January 10, 2016 after 10:30 a.m. Holy Mass

at St. Joseph in Clarissa

Please come, bring something to share, and celebrate Father’s birthday! All are welcome!

K of C Christmas Party will be held on January 9, 2016 at the double Eagle Golf Course. Two meat buffet with all the trimmings for $30 per couple or $15 single. Social starts at 6:30 p.m., dinner follows at 7 p.m. Please RSVP to Bob Geraets at 320-594-6453 if you would like to attend.

Couples celebrating marriage milestone anniversaries of 5, 25, 40, 50 and 60 years in 2016 are invited to a celebration of the Eucharist on Saturday, May 7, at 1 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Mary in Saint Cloud. A cake and punch reception will be held after-wards in the gathering space of the church basement. Please let your parish office know if you are celebrating a milestone anniversary and we will submit your name so that you will receive an invitation to this event from Bishop Kettler.

Start the new year out right – spend some quality time renewing your marriage. The next Worldwide

Marriage Encounter Weekends are Mar 4-6, 2016 in Baxter, MN. Early registration is recommended. For m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n v i s i t o u r w e b s i t e at: northmnwwme.org or contact Alan & Missy at applications@northmnwwme.org or 888-455-3496.