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Twinned Parish News

Penance Services There are parish penance

services next Sunday, April 7th: 4PM at St.

Anthony’s and 7PM at Assumption. We are ½ way

through lent, is God calling you to be reconciled

with Him?

Stations of the Cross All are invited to join

us as we reflect on Jesus’ Passion on Fridays during

Lent at 5:30 PM, April 5, 12 at St. Anthony.

Please Note: When there is a funeral at either

parish, the daily Mass for that day is canceled.

Family Camping, August 9-11

Reservations have been made and there are a few

tenting spots left over and there might still be time

to make your own reservations for a cabin or

camper spot. If you would like one of the tent spots

call Molly to reserve. If you would like to reserve

your own cabin or camper spot you can go to:

https://www.co.meeker.mn.us/Facilities/Facility/De

tails/Lake-Koronis-Regional-Park-4 and click on the

“book now” link on the bottom of the page. If you

don’t want to camp, please “save the dates” to

come out for any of the days/evenings! Call Molly

at 320-250-8401 with any questions or to let her

know that you would like to take part of the

festivities!

RCIA Scrutinies On the 3

rd

, 4

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, and 5

th

Sundays of Lent, we participate in the Scrutinies.

The readings chosen offer powerful images of

surrender, sin, conversion, faith, and healing. Take

this gift of the Church and use this group of readings

as Lenten reflections. The scripture readings for the

2

nd

and 3

rd

Scrutiny are listed below. Read them

slowly, asking the Lord to give you the grace to hear

what is being said to you. Share these readings with

your children or your spouse. 2

nd

Scrutiny (4

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Sunday of Lent): 1 Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 23:1-6;

Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41 3

rd

Scrutiny (5

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Sunday of Lent): Ezekiel 37:12-14; Psalm 130:1-7;

Romans 8:8-11; John 11:1-45

*Attention lectors and musicians: the scrutiny

readings/psalms will be used for the 3rd, 4th and

5th Sundays for Lent at both parishes.

Mom's Morning - Saturday, April 6th

All moms are welcome to come join us for breakfast,

spiritual growth, prayer, & fellowship. The next time

we will meet is on Saturday, April 6th, 6:30 -8:00

am. Come as you are, relax, and enjoy breakfast!

RSVP to Christy at the Faith Formation Office.

A Gospel Meditation

"Neither he nor his parents sinned; it is so that

the works of God might be made visible through

him." The prevailing theology of Jesus' time led

people to believe that any kind of disability was a

punishment from God. So Jesus' disciples assumed

that the man born blind suffered that affliction

because of someone's sin: either his parents' or his

own. But Jesus sets the record straight. Not only

did he reject the idea that the blindness was a

punishment for sin; he also went so far as to

suggest that this very trial was an opportunity for

God's glory to be revealed.

And sure enough, it was. Jesus worked a

miracle of healing for the man who followed his

directions and "came back able to see." So it was

that the "works of God" became "visible" through

a man who was blind! But, ironically, not everyone

had the eyes to see the miracle. The Gospel tells

us that "there was a division among them" as they

debated whether this remarkable healing was really

an act of God.

Jesus stated that he came "so that those who

do not see might see." And so, who are we? Are

we blinded by our own expectations of how God is

supposed to work? Are we so caught up in our own

vision of what we wish would happen that we fail

to appreciate what is actually unfolding before our

very eyes? It is so easy to perceive trials,

disabilities, sickness, and misfortune as a curse or

the result of being abandoned by God. But today's

Gospel suggests another reality. In the midst of

these very difficulties, God wants to reveal himself,

to show his love and mercy. It may not always be

in the exact way we expect, but without a doubt,

even in these challenging realms, God is always at

work.

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Church Cleaning Thank You! Thank you to all who helped with the

church cleaning last week. It was amazing to see so many men, women

and students work together to clean the church. It was amazing to see

so many participate. Your willingness to help is truly appreciated.

Thank You! Thank you to the volunteers who literally dropped

everything to take care of the water problems in the basement, including

shoveling snow, rerouting water, and floor cleanup. Your help was

invaluable and is much appreciated! -Janice Stommes

Building Fund Envelope There are now Building Fund envelopes

included with your Sunday collection envelopes, one for each month.

Please feel free to use these envelopes to honor any pledges made or

to contribute to the building project on your own timetable. You can also

still use your own plain envelopes, just mark it with “Building Fund.”

Please call the office if you have any questions.

THANK YOU! A BIG thank you goes out to the St. Joseph and St. Mary

Council of CUF for their generous donation of $2,000 to our Faith

Formation program at Assumption! We appreciate your effort and support

in helping our Faith Formation program and Youth Activities thrive!

March is Food Drive Month Non-perishable food items are being

collected for the local food shelf. Baskets are in the back of

church and downstairs in the religion rooms.

Adoration News Updated! We have two open Adoration hours: one

on Wednesday mornings from 8-9 and another on Friday mornings at

1-2 a.m.. If interested in taking this hour please call Rose Becker

453-7496 or Rita Haan at 453-7865.

Seeking Silent Auction Items There will be a Silent Auction held

during the Assumption Parish Breakfast on April 7. Please consider donating

items and/or a theme basket (items should be new). Donations can be

dropped off in the church basement or at Lost & Found. Please include

the value of your basket. For questions, call Sarah Field @ 453-2866 or

453-5678. Items will be accepted until April 5. Thank you!

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Wednesday, April 3:

5:45 pm Mass: † Florence Rademacher

Friday, April 5:

7:00 am Mass: † Candy Halladay

Saturday, April 6:

4:00 pm Mass: † Emily Kummet

Sunday, April 7:

8:00 am Mass: People of the Parish

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Lector: Shelly Kern

Ushers: Reuben Stommes, Bud Binsfeld,

Robert & Thomas Binsfeld

Ministers of Communion:

Bobbie Jo Kneip, Jody Bauer & Volunteer

Servers: Carter & Marissa Laudenbach,

Bryce Holthaus & Reece Bischof

Music: Lisa Thielen

Rosary Leader: Mary Jo Ruhland

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Lectors: Steve Ries & Tom Mathies

Ushers:Gene Bischof & Ernie Heinen,

Chad Field & Don Trout

Ministers of Communion:

Ron Ruhland, Deb Huschle & Jeanne Schmitz

Homebound: Rita Haan & Beth Hesse

Servers: Anthony Schettler, Amber Scherer,

Ruby Hesse &Amy Zimmerman

Music: Guitar Group

Rosary Leader: Edith Fink

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Income

Loose Plate

Adult Env

Youth Env

Votive

Total

Monthly Auto Deposits: $2116

Thank you for

your support!

3/24/19

278.36

2100.00

7.75

73.15

$2459.26

Congratulations to

Lilian Frances Schoenecker,

daughter of

Luke & April Schoenecker,

who was baptized last

weekend!

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Tuesday, April 2:

9:45 am Mass at Hilltop: † Eileen Kern

Thursday, April 4:

8:30 am Mass: CCW Members

Sunday, April 7:

10:00 am Mass: † Marie Roeser

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Lectors: Paula Schlangen & Chad Dockendorf

Ushers: Ralph Vossen, Maynard Walz,

Mike Erpelding & Stan Welle

Ministers of Communion

Precious Body: Joyce Libbesmeier

Precious Blood: Ralph & Theresia Linn

Homebound: Molly Schlangen, 249-8235

Servers: Ben & Charlie Teicher,

Devin & Alison Waldorf

Rosary Leader: Betty Donnay

Children’s Liturgy: Margi Schreifels

(Betty & Lesly)

Stations of the Cross Servers

(April 5 @ 5:30): Carly & Cadence

Meierhofer & Alicia Hansen

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Adult Env

Loose Plate

Youth Env

Wkly Auto

Votive

Build Auto

Total

A/C Fund: $5440.50

Thank you for

your donations!

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Mondays:

Mission Sewing, 12:00-3:30

Mary’s Cenacle, 2:00

Thursdays: Thrift Shop, 9-12

Saturdays: Thrift Shop, 9-12

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Mar 24-Apr 6: Jeanette Libbesmeier,

Karen & Mary Kay Libbesmeier, Brian &

Julie Libbesmeier and Ben & Jolene

Leither and families. *Please call

Theresia at 764-7251 to unlock.

3/24/19

1770.00

135.16

1.00

325.00

56.00

35.00

$2322.16

Frozen Soup and Bouja for Sale

There are frozen gallons of chicken noodle soup and Bouja for sale for

$10 each. Call Larry Flashenriem at 764-2965 if interested.

Knights of Columbus Breakfast Thank You!

Thank you to the Knights of Columbus for the delicious breakfast and to

all who braved the weather to attend. The church received a check for

$597.14 from the Knights to use for Religious Ed. The St. Anthony Faith

Formation program appreciates your support!

CCW Meeting

Come join us for our meeting on April 2 @ 7:00 in the social hall. We will

be working on our budget for next year, planning to go to the NUDCCW

convention and donation for the Hilltop. For enrichment we will be

brainstorming for ideas for local events for CCW to attend. See you there,

Kathy Erpelding, Co-president

Movie “Unplanned”

CCW is planning to attend the movie on Sat. March 30

th

and/or Sun.

March 31

st

afternoon. We will meet at the social hall and carpool. CCW

will pay your ticket. We don’t have all details yet (times or theaters). If

you would like to go, call Kathy Erpelding 764-9303 or email

[email protected], when I get details I will contact you. If you go in the

evening, keep your ticket stub and CCW will reimburse you.

NUDCCW Convention

Sat April 27, St. Anastasia, Hutchinson. Rosary at 8:00,General Assembly

8:30, 3:00 Drawing and go home. CCW will pay your registration fee.

Early registration by April 10. We will send in our registration after the

April meeting. See poster for the details. If you want to join us, call Kathy

Erpelding, 764-9303 or email [email protected].

March Food Shelf Drive

March is Food Shelf Month and we are asked to help our neighbors in

need by giving to our local food shelves. Collection containers are out in

church and there are still envelopes on the giving tree for monetary

donations. Students are also collecting for faith formation classes.

Save the Date! Breakfast on April 14th!

There will be a delicious breakfast hosted by our Faith Formation Families

and Students on April 14th. We are looking for adult and student

volunteers to help. Please watch your email on how to sign up online.

The St. Anthony Church offers their condolences

to the family and friends of Audrey Meierhofer age

81, who passed away on March 23rd. The funeral

Mass was held on Wednesday, March 27th, at the

church. Please remember Audrey and her family & friends in your

prayers!

Knights Mtg:

April 1 at Holy Cross

CCW Meeting:

April 2 at 7PM

"The more one does what is good, the freer one becomes.

There is no true freedom except in the service of what is good and just"

-CCC 1733 (The Catechism of the Catholic Church)

Daily Readings

Monday: Is 65:17-21/Ps 30:2 and 4, 5-6, 11-12a

and 13b [2a]/Jn 4:43-54

Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12/Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9 [8]/Jn

5:1-16

Wednesday: Is 49:8-15/Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14,

17-18 [8a]/Jn 5:17-30

Thursday: Ex 32:7-14/Ps 106:19-20, 21-22, 23

[4a]/Jn 5:31-47

Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22/Ps 34:17-18, 19-20, 21

and 23 [19a]/Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30

Saturday: Jer 11:18-20/Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-10, 11-12

[2a]/Jn 7:40-53

Sunday: Ez 37:12-14/Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-

8/Rom 8:8-11/Jn 11:25a,26

Sacraments

Marriage- Couples should contact the parish at

least 6 months prior to wedding date.

Baptism- Parents/expecting parents should

contact the parish office to sign up for a baptismal

prep class and to schedule a meeting with Father.

Baptism classes: April 14, May 5 or June 2 (after

8AM Mass) call the office to sign up.

Anointing of the Sick - contact the parish office

when anointing is needed.

Early Bulletin Deadlines!

Bulletin announcements are due by noon on Tuesdays.

There are a few upcoming early deadlines: The bulletin

for April 14 is due on April 8 and the bulletin for Easter

Sunday is due on April 12. Announcements are due in

the office by noon on these days.

Friday Mass

& Kids

Breakfast

Students are welcome to join us after Mass on Friday

mornings for a Sacred Heart Breakfast. Mass is at 7:00

am and breakfast is immediately after. The elementary

kids are driven to school and high school students can

walk. Come and start your morning with Jesus!

Pizza Night, Grades 7-12 - Apr 6

5:15-7:30 at Assumption. The theme for

the night is FEAR FACTOR. Is fear a factor

for you? We will spend a few minutes in service for the

church, eat pizza, and see if fear will hold you back!

Assumption & St. Anthony

Apr 2-4: Release Classes, Student Reconciliation, EV

Apr 03: Faith Formation, Student Reconciliation, WAT

Presence Study, 6:30 7:30 WAT

Apr 05: Youth Breakfast to follow 7:00am Mass, EV

Stations of the Cross, 5:30, WAT

Apr 06: Mom's Morning, 6:30 am-8:00 am, Rectory WAT

Pizza Night, Grades 7-12, 5:15-7:30, EV Basement

Apr 07: Rise & Shine Breakfast & Silent Auction, 8:30 am-

12:00 pm, EV

Parish Penance Services, 4:00 WAT, 7:00 EV

Apr 9-11: Release Classes, EV

Apr 10: Faith Formation Classes, Parish Adoration, WAT

Apr 11: Chrism Masses, 7PM St. Mary’s, St Cloud or St.

Aloysius’, Olivia

Apr 12: Youth Breakfast to follow 7:00am Mass, EV

Stations of the Cross, 5:30, WAT

Apr 13: Palm Weaving after 4:00 Mass in Church

Basement, EV

Apr 14: Palm Weaving after 10:00 Mass in Parish Center WAT

Youth Activities!

Traveling Chalice and Madonna

GOOD EXAMPLE is the most efficacious

apostolate. “You must be as lighted lanterns and

shine like brilliant chandeliers among men. By your

good example and your words, animate others to

know and love God.” ST. MARY JOSEPH ROSSELLO.

We celebrated the Feast of the Assumption this

week and no one in the world was as faithful as

Our Blessed Mother, Mary in her fiat to God's

call. The hosts of the Traveling Chalice and

Madonna are George and Mary Jo Ruhland.

Remember in Your Prayers…

Bishop Kinney, Jane Anderson, Tim Eder, Jackie

Boulton Family, Theresa Welle, Jeff Pauls, the Ertl

Family, Alexis Vossen, Laura Miller, Alizabeth

Ludwig, Grace Hohenstein, Paula Schlangen, Charlie

Schoen, Jane Torborg, June Berg., Carol Wieneke

and Laverne Torborg.

Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist The

Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist is one of the

things that set Catholics apart from the rest, but

many Catholics don't understand or believe in the

Real Presence. Where do you stand? Join us for this

Adult Faith Study on Wednesdays during Lent at St.

Anthony in the meeting room, 6:30-7:30.

Palm Weaving on Palm Sunday Immediately

following the 4:00 pm Mass on April 13, and the

10:00 am Mass on April 14 (Palm Sunday), members

of both parish communities will be teaching us all

how to weave our fresh palms into different shapes.

Please join us in the basement at Assumption and

the Faith Formation Center at St. Anthony to learn

this amazing trade and talent!

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