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SUNDAY MASSES

Saturday 4:00 pm SPV 6:00 pm SJ

Sunday 8:30 am SPV 10:30 am SJ 12:30 pm SJ (EF)

DAILY MASSES

SACRAMENT OF

RECONCILIATION

Tuesday 8:00 am SPV Wednesday 5:00 pm SJ Thursday 8:30 am SJ Friday 8:00 am SPV

First Friday 7:00 pm SJ (EF)

Saturday 3:00 pm SPV 5:30 pm SJ

EUCHARISTIC

ADORATION Thursday 9:00 am—5:00 pm SJ Friday 8:30 am—7:00 pm SPV

ST. PIUS V

ST. JOSEPH

Website: www.stpiusvcf.org Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-2:00 pm

Website: www.stjosephmiesville.com Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-1:00 pm

The Election and the Will of God I write this article on Tuesday, November 8, which happens to be my brother John’s birthday (Happy Birthday, bro), so I have not learned who has won yet.

Four years ago, the day after the election, I was in my car running an errand, and surfing the dial on the

radio. I came upon a talk show, conservative in nature, with the host bemoaning the reelection of the president and what went wrong for the Romney campaign. A caller tried to take solace with the idea it was the will of God because we have not suffered enough to really wake up to the reality of our waywardness. Really? The will of God? Really?

The next day at Bible Study, one of the nicest ladies in the parish mentioned after she voted, she prayed that God’s will be done with the election, so, the results of the election must be the will of God, even though the Marriage Amendment was defeated. The will of God huh? We can try to make sense of what happened in this election, why our side of the issue lost, but to pin the blame on God and say it was God’s will, I do not think so. I certainly hope I was not too hard on her when I admonished her.

Let me make this perfectly clear: God’s will is not determined by majority vote. It was not God’s will that President Obama won reelection. It would not have been God’s will if Mitt Romney won the election. And was certainly not God’s will that the Marriage Amendment was defeated. People do not get to determine God’s will and God’s will does not assent to majority rule. God’s will is God’s will. The election results are that of the majority of the voter’s will, fallen human beings will, which may or may not coincide with God’s will.

To say that this was God’s will would mean that somehow God programmed enough human beings to vote a certain way. Here lies the folly of that type of thinking. One of the greatest and most dangerous gifts God has given each human being is the gift of free will, the gift of free choice. If we did not have the gift of free will, the Marriage amendment would have passed by a unanimous decision. For that matter, there would be no need to waste our time with such an issue because everyone would be programmed love and obey all of God’s commands. There would be no selfishness, no sin. Of course, one would question the wisdom of God giving us free will, when clearly all too often human beings neglect God’s will and God’s love. How can that possibly be the greater good?

God chose the most dangerous route in giving us the gift of free will as the greater good. After all, is it really love if we really have no choice in the matter? How can there be any satisfaction of victory if the result has already been determined? There is no joy when there is no choice. There is no striving to be holy if there is no choice. There is no love if there is no choice. Of course, the wrong choice is sin, but God chose the dangerous path of love. Our sin is what is expressed at the Easter Vigil when the Exultet is sung: “O happy fault, O necessary sin of Adam, which gained for us so great a Redeemer!”—TB

2 From Father Terry

Please Pray For Janean Milliren, Kaye Fischer, Scarlet Wagner, Fritz Wagner, Dan Stoffel,

Ann Siebenaler, David Hedeen, Donny Waltz II, Anastasia Waller, Mike Klimek, Marge Krause, Mary Kay Hoffman, Diane Schiller, Greg Denn, Dee Ashton, Kory Kochevar, Dave Silvers, Bill Freiermuth, Don Totzke, Jim Sieben, Tony Godfrey, Dick Collins, Scott Cysiewski, Charles Rother If you know someone that would appreciate prayers for their health and wellness, please call me at the office. Thank You.

Readings & Observances for the Week

November 13

SUNDAY

13 1st Reading Mal 3:19-20a 2nd Reading 2 Thes 3:7-12 Gospel Lk 21:5-19 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

MONDAY

14 1st Reading Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5 Gospel Lk 18:35-43

TUESDAY

15 1st Reading Rv 3:1-6, 14-22 Gospel Lk 19:1-10 Albert the Great, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

WEDNESDAY

16 1st Reading Rv 4:1-11 Gospel Lk 19:11-28 Margaret of Scotland; Saint Gertrude, Virgin

THURSDAY

17 1st Reading Rv 5:1-10 Gospel Lk 19:41-44 Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious

FRIDAY

18 1st Reading Rv 10:8-11 Gospel Lk 19:45-48 Dedication of the Basilicas of Ss. Peter and Paul, Apostles; Rose Philippine Duchesne, Virgin

SATURDAY

19 1st Reading Rv 11:4-12 Gospel Lk 20:27-40 Our Lady of Divine Providence (Puerto Rico)

SUNDAY

20 1st Reading 2 Sm 5:1-3 2nd Reading Col 1:12-20 Gospel Lk 23:35-43 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Stewards Among Us

Jeff & Valerie Dockter Family

Jeff works at Amesbury Truth in Cannon Falls and Valerie works at the Dakota County Attorney’s Office. Their daughter Leah is a dental assistant with Rochester Community Dental and is making wedding plans, soon to be married to DJ Buck in June. Zach is a junior at UW River Falls, studying Geology and Math.

Val has been a parishioner of St. Pius her entire life, minus a couple years when Jeff and her lived in Lakeville for a couple years. Jeff has been a member for over 20 years and Leah & Zach—the only church they have ever known.

Valerie is active as a teacher for Faith Formation, Eucharistic Minister and treasurer for the Feed My Starving Children community event. Jeff was an usher along with being a greeter with the family and Fall Festival, FMSC volunteers. Both kids have been altar servers and Eucharistic Ministers. They also enjoy volunteering with other community groups/events.

Val’s parents taught her the importance of service in the church, so Jeff and Val have continued this discipline in service and passing this value down to Leah and Zach. “It gives us joy to serve in this way. We have also met many great people and have gained wonderful friends from being involved. Just do it. Serving is very gratifying and is the reason why we’re here. Being involved allows you to help people in need. Making friends along the way is an added blessing.”

Many years ago, my wife and I traveled to New York City with friends of ours from South Carolina. They had never seen a Broadway show before so we landed some seats to see "Les Misérables." It was a perfect night filled with excitement, fun, and a sense that the Big Apple was a magical place.

That is until we started walking back to the ferry station so we could get to our car in New Jersey. I had been to the city several times, so as we proceeded to walk down some streets that perhaps were not the best choices in some minds, I had little fear. But for our friends, suddenly prayer seemed essential to our survival. The pace of the walk increased, as did the pace of their beating hearts. Of course, we did get to the ferry without an altercation and all was well. We laughed as we created an extra memory from our adventure.

As Christians, we will walk through hostile territory and darkened streets throughout our lives. The dangers that surround us will be real and will provide us with causes for caution and concern. The defense we try to mount for ourselves will never be enough for our victory. It is the Father that will give us the wisdom to refute and resist our enemies. It is the Father that will prepare a defense for us, one that no power will prevail against. But we must persevere, trust in God, and surrender all to him. Then we will never need to surrender to anyone or anything ever again, and one day, we will find the streets that were dark and scary will be turned to gold and filled with the Light. Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS © Liturgical Publications Inc

“America needs no words from me to see how your decision in Roe v Wade has deformed a great nation. The so-called right to abortion has pitted mothers against their children and women against men. It has sown violence and discord at the heart of the most intimate human relationships. It has aggravated the derogation of the father’s role in an increasingly fatherless society. It has portrayed the greatest of gifts—a child—as a competitor, an intrusion, and an inconvenience. It has nominally accorded mothers unfettered

dominion over the independent lives of their physically dependent sons and daughters. And, in granting this unconscionable power, it has exposed many women to unjust and selfish demands from their husbands or other sexual partners. Human rights are not a privilege conferred by government. They are every human being’s entitlement by virtue of his humanity. The right to life does not depend, and must not be declared to be contingent, on the pleaser of anyone else, not even a parent or a sovereign.” Saint Teresa of Calcutta

Living as Disciples 3

Feed My Starving Children is in Cannon Falls next Saturday, November 19. Two hour time slots available to volunteer. Bring your family. Sign up sheets available in the front entrance at Masses this weekend. This opportunity is a community wide event. It takes about $50 a volunteer to bring this to Cannon Falls. Your kind consideration of financially supporting this event is appreciated. We raised $304 last weekend. This weekend we will be having a “noisy” collection for FMSC.

If you are planning on going on the Mission trip next June to New Orleans, please get your permission slips in as soon as possible along with your payment. You can find the forms on our website under the Youth Ministry tab.

Socks N Stuff collection runs through the month of November. Baskets for your donation are located by the front entrance and by the elevator. Donate hats, gloves, socks, etc. for the needy.

Catholic Watchman Men’s group is meeting Thursday, November 17 at St. Joseph’s 8-9:00 pm. All men are welcome to join in on the fellowship. This week we will be discussing Bishop Cozzens video on striving to be a spiritual Father like St. Joseph.

Time Talent and Treasure forms are located in the bins in the front entrance and outside the parish office, please take the time to fill out and return.

Thank you to all who donated items and helped with the Appalachia Mission.

Your generosity and love is sure to bring smiles to those who receive your gifts of love.

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PARISH STAFF Parish Office at 507-263-2578

Pastor: Fr. Terry Beeson stogie928@hotmail.com

Deacon: Kevin Downie 507-202-5304 deacon.kmd@gmail.com

Business Administrator: BJ Peters spvparish@gmail.com

Administrative Assistant: Mary Waldschmidt spvparishoffice@gmail.com Director of Religious Ed/Youth Minister: Cindy Meyers spvcfyouth@gmail.com Music Director: Sue Franke-Clark Building & Maintenance: Shawn Carpenter spvmaint@gmail.com Prayer Network: Call the parish office

ST PIUS V PARISH CALENDAR Monday, November 14 9-10:30 am Adult Study 1-2:30 pm 2nd Greatest Story Study Tuesday, November 15 7:15 am Liturgy of the Hour 8:00 am Mass for †Fr Marvin O’Connell 5:30 pm Choir Practice 5:30-7:00 pm Finance Council 6:30-7:30 pm Baptism Class 6:30 –8:00 pm 2nd Greatest Story Study 7:00-8:00 pm Parish Council Wednesday, November 16 6-7:00 pm Elementary Faith Formation 7:15-8:30 pm Middle/HS Faith Formation Thursday, November 17 8:30-11:30 am Quilting Group 8-9:00 pm Catholic Watchman at St. Joe’s Friday, November 18 8:00 am Mass for Mitch Lorentz 8:30 am—7:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration 9:00 am Homebound Communion Saturday, November 19 8-2:00 pm Feed My Starving Children 3:00 pm Reconciliation 4:00 pm Mass for † Pete Otto Sunday, November 20 8:30 am Mass for †Eugene A Reinardy Grade 7 Teen Mass 9:30-11:00 am 2nd Greatest Story Study 4:30 pm Community Thanksgiving Service

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE Friday, November 18 Homebound Ministers Diane Barrett, Diane Pagel, Jim Lorentz

Saturday, November 19 4:00 pm Reader Gerri Hoffman Eucharistic Ministers Deacon, Morris & Audrey Mattson, Val & Zachary Dockter Ushers Bob & Regina Wernimont, Larry Hoffman Servers Jessica & Nathan Baszuro Greeters Marlene Banks, Mary Beyer

Sunday, November 20 8:30 am Reader Grade 7 Eucharistic Ministers Deacon, Mary Dibble, Beth Schroeder, John Wegmann, John & Phyllis Hommes Ushers Grade 7 Servers Abigail Breuer, Grace Lorentz, Kendrick Otto Greeters Chip & Renae Otto Family

PARISH STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

October 2016 Adult Envelopes………………………….$23,740.00 Youth Envelopes………...………….…………..$19.25 Plate……………………………….………....…...…$1,317.05 Online Giving……………….……………..…$4,105.00 Monthly Total…………...……………......$29,181.30 Actual Monthly Budget……………..$32,638.00 Monthly Shortfall………………………....$3,456.70 Year to Date Actual…..……………...…$97,037.94 Year to Date Budget……….............$122,335.00 YTD Budget Shortfall……………….. $25,297.06

The Father Gaitley Second Greatest Story Ever Told Adult Study is underway this week! We have over 25 people attending. If you missed the sign up, contact the office.

Fr. Terry’s Weekly Appointments: Monday: Day Off Tuesday: 8:00 AM Mass (St. Pius) 5:30 AM Finance (St. Pius) 7:00 PM Pastoral (St. Pius) Wednesday: 9:00 AM Wedding Prep (St. Pius)

5:00 PM Mass (St Joe’s) 6:00 PM 1st Reconciliation (St. Pius)

Thursday: 9:30 AM Office (St. Joe’s) Friday: 8:00 AM Mass (St Pius) Saturday: 10:30 AM Confessions (All Saints)

3:00 PM Confessions (St. Pius) 4:00 PM Mass (St. Pius) 7:30 PM Confessions (Net Center) Sunday: 8:30 AM Mass (St. Pius) 10:30 AM Mass (St. Joe’s) 12:00 Sausage (New Trier) 6:00 PM Class Dinner

...to all parishioners and friends for supporting the raffle drive. We raised

enough money to purchase hardcover hymnals, plus a little extra. Special thanks to Patti Brown, Cheryl Wiederholt, Mike & Shirley Alm, Louise Wagner , Mike & Karen Otto, Mary Benson and Fr Terry for helping with sales.

The winners are: 1st $5,000—Nick & Marcy Ries 2nd $2,500—Al Swanson 3rd $1,000—Steve Salveson 4th $1,000—Kenneth Kendle 5th $500—Mari Mellick 6th $500—Matt Poepl 7th $500—Jim Leifeld

Thanks Steve for coordinating the 10th Annual Raffle!

Thank you to everyone that contributed their time, talents and treasures to the Chicken Dinner. A special thank you to Gene & Laurie Stoffel, Irma Peine, Karen Otto, Cheryl Wiederholt, the Confirmation class and everyone that helped in anyway!

Serving the people of St. Joseph’s is a big part of sharing my Catholic faith. Thank You to Catholic United Financial and all of my parish community for your recognition. Sharon

Catholic Watchman Men’s group meets this Thursday, Nov 17 at St. Joseph’s 8-9 pm. All men are welcome to join in on the fellowship. This week we will be discussing Bishop Cozzens video on striving to be a spiritual Father like St. Joseph.

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LITURGICAL SCHEDULE Saturday, November 19 6:00 pm Lector Ed Niebur Eucharistic Ministers Jeff Mace, Deana & Patrick Mulrooney Ushers Randy Peine Family Servers Cole Caturia & Alex Mace Rosary Leader Don & Carol Schauer

Sunday, November 20 10:30 am Lector Rachel Weber Eucharistic Ministers Diane Illa, Nick Ries & Maria Roche Ushers Dan Benson Family Servers Claire & Croix Mader Rosary Leader Betty Ahlers

ST. JOSEPH PARISH CALENDAR

Monday, November 14 Tuesday, November 15 6:30 pm Baptism Class at St. Pius V Wednesday, November 16 5:00 pm Mass for Danielle Gerlach 5:30 –6:30 pm Wednesday Night Dinner 6:00—7:00 pm FF Class Gr K-5 7:15—8:30 pm FF Class Gr 6-10 Thursday, November 17 8:30 am Mass for Bernie Ahlers† 9:00 am—5:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration 8:00-9:00 pm Catholic Watchmen Meet Friday, November 18 Saturday, November 19 9:00 am—3:00 pm Holiday Boutique 5:30 –5:45 pm Reconciliation 6:00 pm Mass for Mary Ann Rother† Sunday, November 20 10:30 am Mass for Jerry Weber† 12:30 pm Extraordinary Form of the Mass for Concepcion Bequer †

PARISH STAFF Pastor: Fr. Terry Beeson ext. 11 stogie928@hotmail.com Deacon: Kevin Downie 507-202-5304 deacon.kmd@gmail.com Business Administrator: Patti Brown 437-3526, ext. 10 stjosephm@embarqmail.com Faith Formation Director: Cathy Roche ext. 24 caroche@embarqmail.com Youth Minister: Claire Kranz clkranz@embarqmail.com Music Director: Heidi Mace hemace@embarqmail.com Buildings Maintenance: Nick Ries Custodian: Mike Otto Grounds Maintenance: Steve Susag Cemeterian: Rebecca Susag

COLLECTION November 6, 2016

Envelopes & Plate ......................... $3,988.25 All Saints Day .................................... $794.00 Electronic Contributions................ $830.00

Military Collection ............................ $601.00 World Mission add’l ........................ $500.00 Building Fund Electronic................. $120.00 Cemetery Upkeep.............................. $150.00

Weekly Projection......................... $4,385.00 This week’s difference ................. +$1,227.25 Projected year to date .................. $83,315.00 Collected year to date .................. $76,168.75 Under year to date .......................... $7,146.25

Thank you very much!

November 16—6:00—7:00 pm Class (K-5) 7:15—8:30 pm Class (6-10) Safety Lesson: 3-5, 9-10 23—No Class—Thanksgiving 30—6:00—7:00 pm Class (K-5) 7:15—8:30 pm Class (6-10)

Please join us for donuts and beverages after the 10:30am Mass, sponsored by the Confirmation students.

Choir rehearsals have begun! Join us Sunday evenings at 6:30 pm in the choir loft. Everyone is welcome so bring a friend or invite someone new! We will begin by reviewing a few songs for the weeks ahead and then opening up the new hymnals. Contact Heidi with any questions at 651-301-0868.

Poinsettia Fundraiser Order sheets are included in this bulletin and can be found in the church entry ways. The deadline is Tuesday, December 5. Proceeds will be used for CHWC Mission Trip to New Orleans June of 2017.

7th Annual Holiday Boutique Saturday, November 19

9:00 am-3:00 pm St. Joseph's Church - Miesville

See inserted flyer!

Feed My Starving Children Cannon Falls

Saturday, November 19

LIVE NATIVITY Sunday, December 11 4:30-6:30 pm

St. Joseph’s Church - Miesville More details to follow.

Spaghetti Dinner Wednesday, December 14

5:00-6:30 pm Proceeds will support the

Appalachia, KY Christmas Mission Project. Take a chance on raffle items.

Santa at the Miesville Fire Hall Sunday December 11 11:00 – 1:00. Dan Rother will be there to take pictures.

Dorothy Gruber Quam, a local author remembers growing up on a Welch Township farm. “A Round Barn and a Pond Full of Frogs” books are available for $18 at St. Joseph parish office. Stop by or call to get a copy. Checks or cash accepted—a great Christmas gift.

Next week's collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) needs your help. CCHD was founded to break the cycle of poverty in the United States by funding organizations that help individuals help themselves. With the tradition of improving education, housing situations, and community economic development, CCHD continues to make a positive impact in communities nationwide. Your contribution will defend human dignity and reach out to those living on the margins. Please give to the CCHD Collection.

Closing Mass for Year of Mercy Sunday, November 20, 6:30 pm. Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis Join with others from around the archdiocese as we celebrate God’s great mercy at the closing of the Jubilee Year of Mercy. Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda will close the Holy Door and celebrate Mass.

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KNIGHTS CORNER…

Previous events: St John's sausage supper

was a great success! Thank you to all of those that help, it could not have been done with out you. The event served almost 100 people more then last year!

Upcoming activities: -KofC Charity Auction, 7:00 pm November 25 St John's the Baptist School -Next KofC meeting, 7:30 pm Tuesday December 6, St John's Church basement, food and beverages provided!

For any 18+ year old Catholic men interested in helping their community and grade school kids, contact the Knights of Columbus. Thank you for your time and interest, Grand knight Joe Nauer, 651-755-0000.

St. Pius V ~ Cannon Falls St. Joseph ~ Miesville Cindy Meyers Claire Kranz

spvcfyouth@gmail.com clkranz@embarqmail.com

Come with us to Catholic Heart Workcamp in New Orleans, LA‼ There are still spots available for 8-12 grade students to attend Catholic Heart Work Camp from June 10-18, 2017. This week is jam packed with faith, service, and fun. After a day out serving the community in and around New Orleans, we will come together for prayer, song, and worship each night with other youth and leaders from around the U.S. At the end of the week, we will enjoy a free day experiencing the culture of New Orleans. For more information, contact Claire Kranz at clkranz@embarqmail.com or 651.280.0204.

WinterBlast Lock In for grades 6, 7 & 8 is December 9-10 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church & Maple Grove Community Center. Bus leaves at 5:30 pm and returns at 7:00 am from SEAS in Hastings. Cost is $45. Permission forms can be found at www.stpiusvcf.org under the Youth Ministry tab. Forms are due by November 14.

Thanksgiving Tip-Off Tournament Friday, November 25 – Saturday, November 26, University of St. Thomas. Make plans to attend this exciting girls basketball tournament, featuring teams from 12 Catholic high schools from around the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis and the Diocese of Winona. Find many more details at archspm.org/TurkeyTourney

Encounter – on Relevant Radio Tune in to 1330AM for this program dedicated to the Holy Spirit and featuring a unique look at Holy Scripture and prayer. It’s your 30-minute weekend retreat! Featuring hosts Fr. Michael Becker and Sheryl Moran. Saturdays, 11:00 – 11:30 am and Sundays 1:00 – 1:30 pm (online, on-air, and on the app).

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St. Joseph ~ Miesville Mass Time Change

BEGINS

November 27, 2016

Ordinary Form 10:00 am

Extraordinary Form 11:30 am

Early Bulletin deadline: November 20 bulletin is due Tuesday, November 15

November 27 bulletin is due Monday, November 21

by 9:00 am