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This Church is our Heavenly Father’s house, a place of solace and grace; so feel at home here. Enter reverently, pray quietly, sing joyfully, listen attentively, give cheerfully and come back gladly. If you are new to our community: Welcome! Please reg-ister with us. If you are visiting, please remain a few minutes after Mass and get acquainted. We are a welcoming community. To know more about us, please call 507-364-7981 or 507-595-2561

Aug 10, Sat 5:00 pm The Larry Rynda Family + Bob Benzick + Rose Chlan Aug 11, Sun 7:30 am + Stella and Jake Cemensky + Monica & Morris Coughlin + Dorothy Shriver 10:30 am For Our Parish Aug 12, Mon 8:15 am + Edward Halloran Aug 13, Tues 6:00 pm For the Families of the Parish Aug 14, Wed 8:15 am For the Sick of our Parish Eve of The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Aug 14, Wed 6:30 pm + Ronnie McElroy The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Aug 15, Thu 8:15 am + Leonard “Tony” Edel Aug 16, Fri 8:15 am + Ray Chlan Aug 17, Sat 5:00 pm + Living & Deceased Members of

the Keogh/Vrzal Families + Olive Cemensky Aug 18, Sun 7:30 am + John J. and Mary Petricka + John Pelowski + Berneice Kasper 10:30 am + Morris and Monica Coughlin

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

Vada Beaupre, Daniel Christian,

Kathy Pexa Miller, Tom Kocina,

Briggs Gregor, Mike Sheehy,

and

all men & women serving in the Military.

We have 65 members willing to pray for you

or your loved ones. If you have a prayer request

call Rita Parsons at 507-364-5164.

Eucharistic Adoration at Most Holy Redeemer

First Friday of every month from 9 am to 5 pm.

All other weeks on Thursday from 9 am to 7 pm.

“Do you have baptism photos? If your child was baptized at HR/SC either this year or last year, please email or send us a photo of the baptism. We are creating a celebration wall and would love your baptism photo!”

“Did you get married at HR or SC this year or last year? Send or email us a photo! We would love to celebrate your marriage with the parish family.”

“Are you new to our parish? Email or send us a family photo – we would like to introduce you to our parish family!”

There is an old story about a little frog

that was born at the bottom of a small

well. He and his family lived there

happily and they were content with that little world

where they could play in the water swimming all

around. He thought life is not going to get any

better than this. But one day he looked up and no-

ticed the light at the top of the well. He became

curious wondering what was up there. He slowly

climbed up the side of the well. When he got to

the top, he cautiously peered out over the edge.

The first thing he saw was a pond. It was much

bigger than the well. He ventured farther and saw

a huge lake, a thousand times bigger than the well.

From there he walked a long way and came to the

ocean, where everywhere he looked all he could

see was water. He was shocked and began to real-

ize how limited his thinking had been. Once he

thought he had everything in the well. But now he

realized what he had was very little when com-

pared to what God wanted him to enjoy.

God’s plans for us are so much bigger and greater

than we can imagine. So many times we are like

that little frog. We have been enclosed in our own

little well. It is all we have ever known—a certain

level of living and a certain way of thinking. All

the while, God has so much in store for us. God

has oceans he wants you to enjoy. But we settle

for too little.

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St. Canice Most Holy Redeemer

Mass Intentions: Sunday, August 18: 9:00 am + Eugene Sr. & + Mae Mach + Gordon Miller + Jackie Johnson

Confessions: 2nd Saturday of the month from 10:30 – 11:30 am

Financial Support: August 4th Envelopes $ 1,141.00 Open Plate $ 101.00 Total $ 1,242.00

Liturgical Ministers: Sunday, August 18th 9:00 am AS: Caitlin Jindra, Sarah Novak EM: Kevin Taaffe L: John LeBrun U: Kyle Green, Steve Stangler The New Ministers Schedule for September - Decem-ber 2013 will be coming out soon. If you have specific re-quests please call or email the office (507) 595-2561, stcanice@frontiernet.net by Wednesday, August 21st. St. Canice Rosary Society News… Next meeting is this Monday, August 12th at 7:00 pm in the parish house. All women of the parish are welcome. Circle Chairman are reminded to have each of their circles have a fundraiser this year or donations of money. St. Canice Fall Festival – September 15, 2013 Mass at 10 am. Chicken & Ham Dinner starting at 11 am. Live music by the Czech Lights, Bingo, Country Store, Jar Bar, Food and Refreshments, Raffles and Drawings. Air Conditioned, Handicapped Accessible Church Hall. Festival Flyers are on the table in back of church. Please take some and post them in businesses you frequent or at workplaces. Please help spread the word about our festival. Festival Raffle tickets ARE HERE! They are located on the table in back of Church. Each family is receiving 2 books of 10 tickets each to sell or purchase. Please return the money and any unsold tickets in an envelope marked “Raffle Tick-ets” to the office or drop them in the Sunday collection bas-ket. We appreciate your cooperation in making our Fall Fes-tival a success. Fellowship After Mass – All are welcome to join us for cof-fee, treats and fellowship in the Social Hall after the 9:00 am Mass on the 2nd Sunday of the month. 52 Week Raffle: Winner of $50 for Week 42 is John & Jeanette Lustig. Congratulations!

Festival Flyers are on the table at the back of church.

Take a few and post them in businesses you frequent

or at your place of work. Help advertise about our

festival!

Curb & Sidewalk Repair: During the month of August, the City of Montgomery will be updating and repairing

the curbs & sidewalks in front of the parish house and the

church. An additional curb access will be created and the

curb repaired.

Baptisms

We welcome those newly baptized. Please pray for them as

they continue to grow in Christ.

Joseph Timothy Rosival

Son of Tim & Ashley Rosival

Teia Marie Anderson

Daughter of Joseph & Katrina Anderson

2013 Vacation

Bible School

Moments

The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is this Thursday, August 15th.

This is a holy day of obligation. Mass times are as follows: Most Holy Redeemer Church: Wednesday, August 14th at 6:30 pm

and Thursday, August 15th at 8:15 am St. Canice Church: Thursday, August 15th at 7:00 pm.

Most Holy Redeemer Fall Festival September 22, 2013

Hope United Grief Group: Moving Forward Fall Retreat , September 20-22, 2013

Fall Retreat for widows/significant others who have lost a loved one. The retreat will

be held Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday at the Franciscan Retreat and Spirituality

Center in Prior Lake. For more information contact Marlene Hunt at 507-931-2320

Respite Volunteers needed to share a cup of coffee and reminisce with homebound

residents in LeSueur County. Call Aging Services for Communities 507-364-5663 ext.

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God Squad Youth Group will be attending and serving at

Mass this week Wednesday for the holy day of the As-

sumption of Mary. All are welcome. Mass is at 6:30 pm.

Youth Group will meet after Mass in the youth room.

• Do you enjoy kids and/or teens?

• Do you have a desire to deepen your own faith?

Helping with the parish religious education program could

be a perfect fit for you! As a catechist you use the provided

materials to teach a group of children or teens. We have

options for lead catechists and co-catechists available. You

are provided with training and on-going support. One of the

best ways to grow in our own knowledge and love of our

Catholic Faith is to teach it to others. It is a very fulfilling

experience to see that a young person is making a connec-

tion or being drawn in by the Truth. There are many oppor-

tunities to say in answer to a child’s question, “I don’t

know, but I will find out for you.” And when the answer is

found and shared with the child, there is the satisfaction of

expanding our own understanding as well.

We also have openings for classroom aides at all grade lev-

els. As an aide you assist the catechist with projects and

assignments and help the kids stay on task.

People willing to serve as substitute catechists on a per need

basis are always needed as well.

Finally, we have opportunities for occasional service such

as opening night hospitality, children’s celebrations, and

other once or twice a year events.

Please prayerfully consider if you could support our parish

religious education program by volunteering in some capac-

ity. We welcome parents, grandparents, single adults, and

mature teens! Please contact Kathy Ruhland kathyruh-

land@frontiernet.net or 507-364-7981.

Home & School Raffle Winner

Week of August 4: Pete Mladek $200

Dear Parish Families: Thank you for supporting our 8th Annual Holy Redeemer Golf Tournament! Thank you to all of the area parishioners, alumni, and business partners that supported our 2013 Golf Tournament. A special thank you to our committee who worked hard to increase proceeds once again. Initial tallies show that we should have a $9,000+ profit thanks to: Brian Berdan; Mike Budin; Laura Hintz; Tracy Odenthal; Bob Rot-ter; and Dave Winge. Thank you to our sponsors at the various levels:

Event Sponsor – Cargill

Gold Sponsors: Bisek Interiors; Mike & Angie Budin; Euro-pean Roasterie; First Catholic Ladies Association; Knights of Columbus; NAPA – Todd’s Auto Parts; New Prague Auto Group; Survey Services; & Waste Management

Whole Hole Sponsors: Frandsen Bank and Trust; Franek Plumbing &Heating; Herrmann Drug; Gary & Lynn Heinzig; House of Insurance Agency; Just Name It!; Montgomery Carwash; Odenthal Drywall; Pizzeria 201; R & R Metal-works; & Seneca Food Corp. Half Whole Sponsors: American Legion; Canterbury Park; Downtown Sound; Flicek Insurance; M.S. Excavating; Mark Brahs, DDS & Marek Law Office; Montgomery Messen-ger; Mayo Heath Systems; Posy Pantry; RAK Properties, LLC; Ti-Zack Concrete, Inc.; & White Front Saloon.

In addition we had businesses and alumni donate prizes and gifts to the Friendship Green. The weather was perfect with 19 ½ teams enjoying the Montgomery Golf Course during the most perfect of summer days. Thank you to everyone who contributed in any way to one of our largest fundraising events of the year! Pictured are a group of alumni golfing at the tour-nament.

IN THE SCHOOL: Teachers are busy preparing lessons and their classrooms for students who will be arriving back to school in just a few short weeks. Final summer building updates are being completed and the office is busy ordering materials for the beginning of the year. The HRS open house is August 28th from 5:30 – 7 p.m. (Orientation for Preschool is at 5 p.m. and Kindergarten at 5:15 p.m.)

Blessings, Mindy Reeder – Principal

The 2013 Vacation

Bible School Volun-

teers: Jacob Leonard,

Celia Rynda, Ali Stepka, Will

Urtuzuastegui, German

Ramirez, Mason Brownlee,

Doreen Hulgan, Catherine

LeBrun, Rosemary Thuente,

Kayla Trcka, Katelyn

Stasney, Kaylee Reeder,

Brianna Rutt, Mary LeBrun,

Christine Trcka, Tatiana

Tikalsky, Lucia Rynda and

Josh Ramirez (taking picture). Thank you VBS volunteers!!!

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This week thank our sponsors:

SubwaySubwaySubwaySubway

Herrmann DrugHerrmann DrugHerrmann DrugHerrmann Drug

GIFT OF TREASURE REPORT:

Regular Sunday Collection Aug 3-4, 2013

Envelopes $ 4,516.00 Visitors 150.00 Open Plate 215.46 Electronic Withdrawals 696.25

TOTAL $ 5,577.71 Amount needed weekly To meet our budget:: $6,000.00

Saturday

Aug 17

5:00 pm

Sunday

Aug 18

7:30 am

Sunday

Aug 18

10:30 am

Altar

Servers

Frank Doyle

Rianna Doyle

Jaiden Trnka

Nick Deutsch

Gilbert Leonard

Kaylee Reeder

EM

Anne Doyle

Sandy Gilhousen

Nancy Parkos

Kathy Segna

Lisa Berdan

Steve Picha

Dale Ruhland

Roland Vlasak

Connie Flicek

Kately Malecha

Jim Reeder

Mindy Reeder

Lector Ted Doyle Todd Deutsch Richard Brown

Ushers

Don Skluzacek

Gary Ruhalnd

Steve Flicek

Mark Bisek

Ben Barta

James Jabas

Glen Tuma

Bill Ruhland

Jerry Adamek

Sacristan Lori & Gary

Edel

Rosemary

Thuente

Richard Rynda

Family

Thursday

Aug 15

8:15 am The Assumption of the

Blessed Virgin Mary

Volunteers

Needed

We need 2 vol-

unteers– please

check with the

sacristan if you

are able to serve.

Sandy Gilhousen

Volunteer

Rosemary

Thuente

Wednesday

Aug 14

6:30 pm The Assumption of the Blessed

Virgin Mary-vigil mass

Brianna Rutt

Kaylee Reeder

Greg Rynda

Joe Rynda

Katrina Reeder

Chloe Tuma

Talk to Dale

Ruhland to

volunteer

Richard Rynda

Family

2013 Rediscover: Catholic Celebration Register Now for Saturday, October 12, 2013 Event!

Join with fellow Catholics from across the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis as we celebrate the depth and beauty of our Catholic faith! Here are the details:

October 12, 2013 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saint Paul RiverCentre Featuring: Archbishop John C. Nienstedt, Matthew Kelly, Father Robert Barron, George Weigel And more dynamic speakers! Emceed by Jeff Cavins

Programming for Spanish-speakers, children and youth kindergarten through 10th grade.

Tickets: Adult: $15.00, Youth grades 7-10: $7.00, Children K-grade 6: $5.00

Register now at Rediscover-faith.org or call 651-291-4411.

Most Holy Redeemer Parish will have a bus going to the Celebration. Cost is approximately $7 per person. Contact the parish office ( 507-364-7981) as soon as possible to sign up to ride with your fellow parishion-ers.

MOST HOLY REDEEMER CHURCH GIFT OF TIME & TALENT :

This week we would like to recognize and thank

Chris Goettl

For sewing altar cloths, baptismal towels, the monstrance cover, and other misc. ministry cloth

repairs and creations. Thank you for sharing your gifts with the church.

Week 5 in a series about Eucharistic Adoration:

Does It Really Do Any Good?

Yes, it really does! This one hour can change your mood, your out-look, or even change your life – always for the better because of the

Real Presence of Christ. Pope John Paul II, called by many “The Pope of the Real Presence,” strongly encouraged all of the faithful to participate in Eu-charistic Adoration as a welcome refuge from a world that demands our eve-ry moment and all of our attention – and often robs us of our time and energy to connect with God through prayer and proper reflection. Regular participa-tion in Eucharistic Adoration does provide that opportunity to slow down,

breathe deep, and focus for a moment on our “inner life.”