THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER HOLY FAMILY

MeetingsMeetingsMeetings SJW PASTORAL COUNCIL

Tuesday, Feb. 4, 6:30 p.m.—Rectory

RCIA Tuesday, Feb. 4, 7:00p.m.—Newman Center

SJW/HF FAITH FORMATION Wednesday, Feb. 5, 6:15-7:30 p.m.

MUSIC PRACTICE Wednesday, Feb. 5, 6:30-7:15 p.m.

HF LITURGY COMMITTEE Thursday, Feb. 6, 6:30 p.m.—Church Basement

SJW MISSION QUILTING GROUP: Monday, February 3 at 1 p.m. in the rectory basement. Call Joan at 388-5986.

ECHO FOOD SHELF (SJW): Items needed this week: peanut butter & baby foods. Last week: 8 lbs.

ROSARY AT SJW: Join us in praying the Rosary Sunday before the 10:30 a.m. Mass and Tuesday & Friday after the 12:05 p.m. Mass.

HF BREAKFAST—The Holy Family Men’s club will be serving breakfast on February 2 after the 8:30 a.m. Mass.

HEARING ASSISTS are available in the church entrances for those who need help hearing at Mass. Please remember to turn off these devices when you return them!

LIFETOUCH DIRECTORY PHOTOS—If you have not yet picked up your 8x10 directory photo, it is available in the church entrance. The complete church directory is not yet completed, but we will notify you in the bulletin as soon as it is available

Loyola Catholic School News Discover the Difference at Loyola Catholic School.

Last week LCS joined schools across the nation in celebrating National Catholic Schools Week. Highlighting the week were our CSW Mass, celebrated this year with Bishop LeVoir from the New Ulm diocese; daily activities and dress-up days; the collection for Project Community Connect; and reaching out to express our gratitude for the support we have received—and continue to receive--from the parishes of Holy Rosary, St. John the Baptist, St. Joseph the Worker, and Saints Peter and Paul; the School Sisters of Notre Dame; generations of families and alumni; and the local community.

Did you know? Our senior class made a three-day retreat this week at Koinonia Retreat Center in Annandale. High school classes make a retreat each year, and our second graders make a retreat each spring in preparation for First Holy Communion.

Kindergarten Round Up—Tuesday, March 11. Sessions begin at 4:30 and 6:30pm.

Lucky 20 tickets are available from the Advancement Department at Loyola Catholic School. You may call 388-0617 or 388-0615 to purchase one.

Annual St. Joseph the Worker

MARDI GRAS Serving authentic

New Orleans food & drink!

Saturday, March 1st Social: 6:15 p.m.

Dinner: 7:00 p.m. Dance: 8:00 p.m.

Tickets: $30 per person Reserved Table of Eight: $240

Ticket sales begin next weekend after the Masses and must be purchased by February 24th.

(Limited to the first 150)

Call the office at 388-3766.

Interested in becoming a liturgical minister?

Please contact the parish office by February 3

to be added to the next schedule.

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Congratulations to Mary Jo Goettl “301” Winner of $100 for January 25!

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8

SJW—5:00 P.M. MASS Reader: Kris Nelson

Servers: Grace Weir, Brayden and Carter Swanson

ECM: Carolyn Kanyusik, Sheryl Peterson, Cookie Oberle, Sue Liebl, Jan Mountain, Elizabeth Piepho, Tom Hallett

Ushers: Tim and Matthew Murray Scott Peterson, Michael Platt

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9

HF—8:30 A.M. MASS Reader: Pat Jones

Servers: Sarah Sickler, Amanda Sickler ECM: Dan Jones, Judy Schroeder, Katie Parsons

Ushers: Bob Schroeder, Brian Noyes

SJW—10:30 A.M. MASS Reader: Kris Goschy

Servers: Elizabeth, Sonya, and Vincent Benzmiller

ECM: Shelly Nachreiner, Abigail Harris, Jeanne Huggins, Susan Peller, Chuck and Judy Westermayer

Ushers: Carl Fasnacht, Travis Naylor, Bruce Richter, Don Sandmeyer

Tuesday, February 4: Weekday SJW 12:05pm - †Ron Kozitza NC 4:30pm - †Wally Amberg

Wednesday, February 5: Weekday LHS 10:00am - †Rita Gerlach NC 9:15pm - †John Stenger

Thursday, February 6: Weekday HF 8:30am - †Betty Schwamberger NC 4:30pm - Paul Giroux (blessing)

Friday, February 7: Weekday SJW 12:05pm - †Bill Wendlandt

Saturday, February 9: Vigil: 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

SJW 5:00pm - For the Parishes

Sunday, February 10: 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time HF 8:30am - †Sue Warmka SJW 10:30am - †Ed Knutson NC 7:00pm - †Joan Van Rossum

CONFESSIONS: HF: Before or after daily Mass and by appointment.

MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

Readings for February 9, 2014

Isaiah 58:7-10 ▪ 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Matthew 5:13-16

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER

January 26, 2014 . Fiscal Year to Date . Amt. Rec’d…..$5,482.85 Amt. Rec’d…..$212,825.77

HOLY FAMILY

January 26, 2014 . Fiscal Year to Date . Amt. Rec’d……..$617.00 Amt. Rec’d…….$73,070.17

As members of St. Joseph the Worker and

Holy Family Parishes, we demonstrate what we are

by what we do with what we have.

God will never be outdone in generosity!

Thank you for your Stewardship of Treasure!

Capital CampaignCapital CampaignCapital Campaign

Pledges Rec’d Goal Participation

SJW $321,873 $515,026 20%

HF $104,886 $162,660 16%

We Pray for the Sick of our Parishes We are going to begin listing the names

of those people in our cluster parishes

who are ill. If you or someone you know would like

your name included in the bulletin, please contact

the parish office, stjwhfch@hickorytech.net or 388-

3766. Names will be listed for three weeks unless

otherwise requested.

God our Father, we thank you for calling men and women to serve in your Son’s Kingdom as sisters, brothers, religious

priests, consecrated virgins, and hermits, as well as members of Secular Institutes. Renew their knowledge and love of you, and send your Holy Spirit to help them

respond generously and courageously to your will. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with

you and the Holy Spirit, one God,

forever and ever. Amen

WORLD DAY FOR CONSECRATED LIFE

February 5th - Faith Formation Classes 6:15 - 7:30 pm February 5th - 2nd Yr. Confirmation Candidate Interviews with Fr. Tim & Deacons, 5:00 - 7:30 pm, at HF AND SJW February 9th - 2nd Yr. Confirmation Candidate Rite of Enrollment during (HF) 8:30 am, (SJW) 10:30 am Mass February 9th - 2nd Yr. Confirmation Candidate Make up Learning Centers from 8:00 am - 1:30 pm, SJW gym February 19th - 1st Communion Orientation for both parishes at 6:15 pm, St. Joseph the Worker

FAMILY EDUCATION MINISTRY 2.2.14

Bible Time Travelers - Sunday during (HF) 8:30am, (SJW) 10:30 am Mass

Open to all 4 year olds to 4th Graders Come hear the word of God.

Are You As Smart As The Confirmation Candidates?

What are the sacraments of initiation?

February Calendar

HF & SJW FAITH MINISTRY Contact Information:

Connie Wallin, Director E-mail: family.faith@hickorytech.net

Phone: 507-3625-3450

SJW Facebook Page: Search for St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church

SJW& HF Youth Page: Search for

St. Joes & Holy Family Youth Group

Answer: Baptism, Eucharist, First Communion Confirmation- completes your baptismal grace; binds you to the Church

“If Jesus already paid for my sins,

How come I gotta stand in the corner for being bad?”

The call to Jesus’ Table

To help our 2nd Graders better understand their journey to 1st Communion, we will make a visit to Jesus’ table at the Last Supper. We will meet the Apostles and hear their stories and why they came to the Lord’s table.

I am in need of 12 men and 3 women over the age of 21 to help put on a re-enactment of the Last Supper. No experience needed. There are no speaking parts - just a great opportunity to share your faith with our young children and fellow parishioners. The performance will be Wednesday, February 19th with two practices before hand.

I will also need help with costumes and directing.

For more information, contact Connie at 625-3450 or family.faith@gmail.com

Adult Volunteers Needed: We are in need of parish members who will serve as Table Leaders during the six weekly prep sessions of our confirmation candidates. We need four Leaders at St. Joseph the Worker and one at Holy Family.

The Table Leaders will share their faith experiences and lead the discussion in small groups of four candidates and their sponsor/mentors.

Training for Table Leaders is provided. For more information, please contact Connie at 625-3450 or family.faith@gmail.com

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Area Events, Etc. PRO-LIFE PANCAKE BREAKFAST AT HOLY ROSARY—Sunday, February 2, 8:30-

noon at Holy Rosary Church in N. Mankato. All you can eat blueberry and buttermilk pancakes, sausage, eggs, fruit, milk, juice and coffee! Adults $7, kids $4. Sponsored by the N. Mankato Knights of Columbus.

SOUPER BOWL OF CARING—Sunday, Feb. 2 , 11:00-11:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church. You are invited to for their 1st Annual Soup and Sandwich Buffet. The luncheon is free, and everyone is invited!

PIZZA RANCH TIP NIGHT FUNDRAISER— Wednesday, Feb. 5, 5-9 pm at Pizza Ranch. Fundraiser for Newman Center Mission Trips. 100% of all tips go to Newman as well as 10% of the profits.

SUPER BINGO—Sunday, Feb. 9, Noon at All Saints Catholic Church, Madison Lake. For tickets, call 507-243-3819.

VINE HOME THRIFT STORE INVENTORY is running low. We are especially in need of small household items and we always appreciate furniture donations. Free home pick up. Call 387-2699 or visit vinestore.org.

MSU DENTAL HYGIENE CLINIC IS LOOKING FOR PATIENTS! We accept most insurances and offer reduced, affordable rates. Cleanings, exams, x-rays, whitening and much more! Call or text Shannon at (218)-478-4529.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES COUNSELING—If you are having trouble communicating with your spouse, your children, or your parents, Catholic Charities can help. Give us a call at 387-5586.

Thank You Thank you to all who donated items for parish baby shower.

Your generosity is so very much appreciated!

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

This weekend’s memorial of the

Presentation of the Lord in the Temple

doesn't usually fall on a Sunday. But

whatever day of the week it does

usually fall on, it is associated with a

long-standing tradition of celebrating

the special vocation to the consecrated life. In fact,

almost every year on February 2nd, the Pope

celebrates a special liturgy in St. Peter's Basilica in

Rome, to which he invites all the members of religious

orders and other consecrated men and women who

are living in Rome. Usually, thousands of them come

together for the celebration.

The vocation to the consecrated life is associated

with today's Gospel passage, because when men or

women consecrate their lives entirely to the service of

God and the Church, they are offering themselves in

a way similar to how Mary and Joseph consecrated

Jesus. They present themselves to God, in response

to a call that they feel deep in their hearts, and

surrender their lives entirely to him, promising to live

in poverty, chastity, and obedience for their whole

lives.

The fact that God calls some of us to follow him in

such a radical way is yet another proof of his interest,

his love, his respect for every human life - we really

matter to him! In particular, join me in thanking Fr.

Don Rauscher, SJ and Fr. Ted Hottinger, SJ, our

resident Jesuits at St. Joseph the Worker who help us

out from time to time. We also thank the School

Sisters of Notre Dame that continually live out their

mission in our community and beyond. What a

blessing to have several of them join us each

weekend to celebrate the Eucharist! With them as a

beautiful example of following God’s call…let us

respond in the same faithfulness! Let us continue to

pray for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated

life!

God is good! Fr. Tim

And With Your Spirit