ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH632 S. Broad St. • Mankato, MN 56001 • 507-625-3131 • stjohnch@stjohnsmankato.net

Pastor - Fr. John KunzMass Schedule - Saturday Vigil: 5:15 pm • Sunday: 8:00 am & 10:00 am

Reconciliation - Saturday: 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm

April 21, 2019 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord John 20:1-9

PARISH CONTACTS

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord April 21, 2019

MASS INTENTIONSMonday, April 22 – Acts 2:14, 22-33; Mt 28:8-15No Communion ServiceOFFICE CLOSEDTuesday, April 23 - Acts 2:36-41; Jn 20:11-188:15 am – Elaine Michels†, Martha VanLoy†Wednesday, April 24 - Acts 3:1-10; Lk 24:13-357:00 pm -Ann Frost Sobraske†, Broderick Family, Perry Diehl†Thursday, April 25 – Acts 3:11-26; Lk 24:35-48 8:15 am – Communion ServiceFriday, April 26 - Acts 4:1-12; Jn 21:1-148:15 am – Rosalia Maloney†Saturday, April 27 - Acts 4:13-21; Mk 16:9-155:15 pm – John & Magdalene Maloney†, Nancy Dirks † Elden & Joseph Kamm†, Mary Jane and Bob Wandersee†Sunday, April 28 - Acts 5:12-16; Rev 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19; Jn 20:19-318:00 am – Parishioners of St. John’s, Kenneth Grell†, Mary & James Maloney†10:00 am – Mary Weckman†, Delores Reuter†, Martha VanLoy†

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PARISH STAFFPastor Fr. John Kunz 625-3131 frjohn@stjohnsmankato.net Pastoral Care Associate/Parish Administrator Mike Logeais 625-3131 mike@stjohnsmankato.net Director of Liturgy/Music Jaci James 625-3131 jaci@stjohnsmankato.netDirector of Children/Adult Formation Kelly Huber 625-3131 khuber@stjohnsmankato.netDirector of Youth Formation Mairin Bierer625-3131 mbierer@stjohnsmankato.netFaith Formation Assistant Mary Hudson 625-3131 mhudson@stjohnsmankato.netAdministrative Assistant/Data Susan Durbala625-3131 susand@stjohnsmankato.netBuilding & Grounds Maintenance Jon Fitterer 625-3131 jfitterer@stjohnsmankato.net

CATHOLIC SCHOOLLoyola Catholic School 507-388-0600 Website - www.loyolacatholicschool.org

LOYOLA AMBASSADORS ST. JOHN’S PARISHBeth Johnson 507-388-6312

CALVARY CEMETERY Terry MillerOffice 507-387-5784 Cell 507-995-1010

ST. JOHN’S ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCILSPastoral Leadership Team: Dan Hansen Jaci James John Fell Jennifer Hatkin Christopher Meehan Kelly Huber

Finance Council: Kelsie Davis Beth Baker James Loaney Lucas Schaefer Mike Burkhardt Pat Kruger Gerald Hicks Mike Spellacy Nicole Goebel

Faith Formation Advisory and Development Board:Mick Hickok, adult rep Dan Hansen, young family rep Kelly Andresen, family rep Savanna Witte, youth rep Jayden Hatkin, youth rep Phil White Ann Benson

Parish Trustees: Jim Swanson Najwa Massad

From the Pastor’s Desk “Why do you seek the living among the dead?”

Easter GospelThis is the day we are freed from death, darkness and fear. For 40 days we have searched for the assurance that there is a way out of that above place. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. It

is all we need to know. God has not abandoned us after His creative act. We have been given life and love. So in all the suffering and pain that enters our lives, we now realize these is more to life. Christ is truly risen - and thus we learn that we too can rise to new life.

Blessings to you and Easter Joy, Fr. John

St. John’s Prayer Network -To submit a prayer request, please call:

Sandy Roberts 387-1372 or Alice DiMeglio 345-5273

Email: Pastoral Care Associate at: mike@stjohnsmankato.net

THE WEEK AHEAD ST. JOHN’S NEWS

Parish Office Hours: Weekdays 8:30 am-5:00 pm Office Phone: (507) 625-3131 Emergency (after office hours): (507) 388-7239 Web: www.stjohnscatholicchurch.com Check out St. John’s on Facebook and Instagram Youth Page!

April 22-28Monday, April 22PARISH OFFICE CLOSEDVirtus/Protecting God’s Children Session 5:30 PM-JP IITuesday, April 23Sunrise AA Meeting – 6:30 AM - Matthews HallDaily Mass – 8:15 AM – ChurchStaff Meeting – 9:15 AM – Marian roomHope-Grief Ministry – 5:15 PM - John Paul II roomPLT Meeting – 6:15 PM – Marian roomKnights of Columbus – 6:30 PM - PLCWednesday, April 24Daily Mass – 8:15 AM – ChurchLegion of Mary – 9:00 AM – Marian roomChoir for Christ (C4C) – 5:15 PM – ChurchThursday April 25Communion Service – 8:15 AM – ChurchSimon Ministry – 10:30 AM – Matthews HallLaurels Peak Mass – 3:00 PM – Laurels PeakFriday, April 26Al-Anon – 6:30 AM – Parish LibraryEarly Risers AA – 6:30 AM – Matthews HallDaily Mass – 8:15 AM - ChurchSaturday, April 271st Communion Practice – 8:30 AM – ChurchPrayer Walk – 9:00 AM – Sibley ParkCaring for our Common EARTH Home 3:30 PM – PLCMass with First Holy Communion – 5:15 PM - ChurchSunday, April 28Mass with First Holy Communion – 8:00 AM – ChurchMass with First Holy Communion – 10:00 AM – ChurchMSU Concert – 3:00 PM - ChurchMoney Counters: Tuesday, April 23-Team 3; April 29-Team 4; May 6-Team 1

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Caring for our Common EARTH Home Sat., April 27 - 3:30-5pm at St. John the Baptist

Parish Life Center (across from church) St. John’s is sponsoring an EARTH DAY seminar: “Caring for our Common Home” at our Parish Life Center on Saturday, April 27th, 3:30-5pm. Please join us to engage in a discussion on caring for our envi-ronment. Facilitated by Fr. Joe Fogal will present on Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment and Bri-ana Baker, of MNIPL.org, will share practical ideas to celebrate and protect Creation! To RSVP and for more information, please contact Richard DeBona – rdebona@ccsomn.org.

PLEASE JOIN US!

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the LordWhen Christ your life appears, then you too will appear with him in glory. — Colossians 3:4

Catholic Charities Annual Mother’s Day Weekend Appeal 2019

Catholic Charities has one Annual Appeal each year on Mother’s Day weekend. “By blood, I am Albanian, by citizenship, I am Indian. By faith, I am a Catholic nun. As for my calling I belong to the world. As for my heart, I belong entirely to the heart of Jesus. (Mother Teresa-St. Teresa of Calcutta) Emulating Mother Teresa, at Catholic Charities, we serve all regardless of age, gender, ethnic background, or religious tradition. God bless you for transforming the lives of all in need. Your generosity and support make all

the difference. Remember Catholic Charities Annual Appeal (Mother’s Day weekend—May 11th and 12th)

ENCOUNTER THE RISEN CHRISTWe prayed, fasted, and gave alms - and now we celebrate Easter joy! Our Lenten journey with CRS Rice bowl challenges us as we encounter our Risen Lord to bring the hope of Resurrection to a world in need. Don’t forget to turn in your CRS Rice bowl.

Looking to Hire: Our parish is beginning a search for a full-time office per-son. We are looking for a person with experience and tal-ents in using computers, office equipment and have excel-lent communications skills. This person must be organized, able to multi-task, be a good collaborator and provide the best first impression of our parish.

More details to come.

SACRAMENTS OF THE CHURCHBaptism - To prepare your child for Baptism, it is essential that parents participate in Pre-Jordan preparation.Marriage - Contact the parish office 1 year in advance of wedding date. Marriage prep is required.Becoming Catholic - If you or someone you know are interested in becoming Catholic or have questions about the process (Christian Initiation), please contact the parish office.Sacrament of the Sick - AnointingIf you have a serious illness, are facing hospitalization and/or surgery, please contact the parish office to arrange to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.

Learn about Loyola Catholic School (PS-12). Visit www.loyolacatholicschool.org. Contact Angela at acasteel@loyolacatholicschool.org or 507.388.0615 to schedule family tours. Accepting financial aid applications now.Please prayerfully consider a planned gift to Loyola Catholic School when choosing your legacy.Lucky 20 Raffle is back! Don’t miss your chance to win! Winners will be drawn at the Crusader Golf Classic on May 13. Tickets are $100 each; call 507-386-5381 to purchase or ask any Loyola family!Save the Date! Monday, May 13: Crusader Golf Classic - Mankato Golf ClubSaturday, July 20: Rockin’ on the Hill Summer Music Fest - Good Counsel HillWant to volunteer at school? Call us! 388.0600THANK YOU to all who send us Box Tops for Education, Hy-Vee receipts. Please note- the Milk Moola program has been discontinued as of March 31. We can no longer accept Milk Moola caps or bag tops.Your parish support makes all we do, learn, and celebrate at Loyola possible.

Leading through Faith, Academic Excellence, and Service.

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SACRAMENTS LOYOLA NEWS

Richard Cauleywho passed away April 11, 2019

Our deepest sympathy to his family.

Those who have entered eternal life...

Jesus came not just to save us…He came to transform us! May God transform our attitudes, actions, and our world. With your hearts and hands Catholic Charities helps transform the lives of those poor in body and spirit in our diocese. It is because of your compassionate generosity and support that Catholic Charities serves in our diocese. Please give generously to the Catholic Charities Annual Appeal. Be an instrument of Easter transformation! (Catho-lic Charities Annual Appeal –May 11th and 12th)

FAITH FORMATION

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LITURGICAL MINISTERSApril 27/28

Musicians 5:15 pm – Jaci James / Voices in Praise8:00 am – Mary Pribyl / Spirit Singers10:00 am – Sr. Joyce Kolbet / Choir for Christ (w/Jaci)Eucharistic Ministers5:15 pm – Lisa Adams, Kelly Andresen, Lynn Klingsporn, Phyllis Maloney, Laura Schulte, Paul Stevens, Mary Walker, Kathy Wortel8:00 am – Teresa Depuydt, Susan Durbala, Dan Kapsner, Patty Marzinske, Ron & Terri Prange, Colleen Walters, Mary Westby10:00 am – Kris Barnes, Maggie Bennett, Miriam Braunhausen, Mike Burkhardt, Julia Corbett, Mike Coughlan, Ma Linda Henderson, Mike UlmanLector5:15 pm – Doug Blanchard, Barbara Haag8:00 am – Susan Durbala, Savanna Witte10:00 am – Marsha Murphy, Lisa VasquezSacristan 5:15 pm – Jane Jans8:00 am – Sarah Odegard10:00 am – Teresa WhiteServer5:15 pm – Olivia Altomari, Renee Schweim8:00 am – Eli & Ella Blace10:00 am – Samantha Kann, Christian & Ciara KeechMinisters of Hospitality5:15 pm – Team 48:00 am – Team 810:00 am - Team 12Weekly EM (April 22-26) Mike BurkhardtLaurel’s Peak Service – (April 25)Chuck & Diane Frost

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AREA NEWS

Job Opening:Executive Director for the Diocese of Winona-Rochester

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester seeks an Executive Director in its Winona MN office. This position is responsible for the overall design, implementation, and oversight of all social service and social justice programs for the 20 southern counties of Minnesota . Application deadline is April 30. For more information visit www.ccsomn.org/executive-director/

3 JOB OPENINGS AT SACRED HEART IN WASECA1) Parish Business Manager/Parish Administrator2) Church Office Manager Position3) Faith Formation CoordinatorSee our bulletin board for more information or contact Sacred Heart Parish in Waseca at 507-835-1222.

SUMMER SCHOOL CLASSESThe Good Counsel Learning Center offers summer school classes for students needing reinforcement in reading and math at the Elementary and Middle School level. Summer School classes are one hour every day for three weeks, be-ginning June 10th. Further information and registration forms are available at www.gclearningcenter.org, or call the Learning Center Office at 507-389-4229.

JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF FAMILY FUN AND FELLOWSHIP

Build your own burgers, craft beer tasting and Board Games on Saturday, May 4th following 5:00 pm Mass at All Saints Catholic Church in Madison Lake. Meal includes build your own burger bar, chips, cookies, coffee and water. Free will offering for meal. Variety of card and board games for your enjoyment. Craft Beer and Wine tasting sponsored by Finish Line Liqours for those 21 and older.

Thank You for Your Easter Flower Offering

LIVING WITH CONFIDENCE You are invited to a Mother’s Day of reflection at the Ju-bilee Family Shrine, Schoenstatt on the Lake, Sleepy Eye, MN May 1,2019 10am-3pm Featuring teachings from the UNIVERSITY OF TRUST by Sr Marie Day, Schoenstatt Sister of MaryThe day will also include Holy Mass & lunch.To register please phone 262-227-9730 or email srmarie@schsrsmary.org by April 24. Cost $20.00.

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES & PARENTS: Did you know that 80% of students stop practicing their faith at some point during college (from a recent NEWMAN CONNEC-TION internal study)? But together we can change this!

NEWMAN CONNECTION’S High School outreach program helps keep college students practicing their faith by connecting them to their local Catholic Campus Ministry at the College/Uni-versity or Trade School that they are attending.

When students sign up with NEWMAN CONNECTION, their information will automatically be sent to the Catholic Campus Ministry at the college/university/trade school of their choice. The Campus Ministry can then reach out to the students upon their arrival on Campus. This has shown great success in recent previous years.

There will be a Serra/Newman Connection representative pres-ent at the Parish Graduation brunch after the 10:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, May 26,2019. If you will not be present at the Gradua-tion brunch, please contact Jim Shaw at: crjsshaw@hickorytech.net with your (the student’s) name, name and location (city & state) of the school they will be attending in the Fall of this year. This way you will be invited to the activities that the local New-man Center/Catholic Campus Ministry has for incoming fresh-men students.

The Newman Connection is a service of the local Serra Club.To find out more, go to: newmanconnection.org

ST. JOHN’S NEWS

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Given by… In Memory/Honor of…Thomas Anton…………………………………Thomas & Helen AntonBonnie Bader………………………………………………..Jerry BaderJanet Baker………………………………………………...Robert BakerMichael & Cynthia Baker…….Richard & Beatrice Kunst, Robert BakerMichael & Debra Barten………………………..Ambrose & Rita BartenJean Bauer……………………………………………….George J BauerCarolyn & Quentin Beadell………………….Beadell & Leonard FamilyLynn Beadell………………………………………………..Don BeadellAnn & Gary Benson……………Erwin & Cecelia Otte, Leonard BensonMargaret Bleess…...Louis & Marian Bleess, Robert and Stephen BleessArnold & Valerie Bogenschutz……..........John Votca, Grace Broderick,Robert Kaiser, Melvin Kaiser, Gene Kaiser, James Fejfar, John FejfarGordon & Bonnie Braun…………………………..Pete & Elnora RathaiLynda Braun……………………Alan Braun, Loius & Lucille PetrowiakJulian & Miriam Braunhausen........................Leo & Edith Braunhausen, Warren & Alice Willson

Mike & Jean Burkhardt…………...................Frank & Eileen Burkhardt, Virgil & Thelma ReisNorman & Rosanne Carlson……………..Carlson & Hollerich FamiliesThomas & Marion Clements..............................Frances & Perry Schmit, Nicole Clements

Richard & Judith Collard………...............Tom, Ruth, and Jim Bertrand, Rochelle Prince, Lois Grebner

Mary Collins…………………………Ila, Tommy, and Bridget WieselerDavid & Patti Kay Cornelius………………………Tom & Gene FrasselJoyce Dickerman……………………………………….John DickermanAlice DiMeglio………...John DiMeglio, Richard & Gertrude DiMeglio, and Joaquim & Ibraina Britto

Marlene Donahue……………………………………...Michael DonahueKenneth & Joanne Duden…………..........................Frank & Irene Scott, Gladys & Claus Duden, Geo & Irene NoesenDoug & Susan Durbala…….......Marion Durbala and Harold Woodruff; and in Honor of Carol Durbala and Mary Woodruff

Eleanore Eckert…………….................................…Honor of Liz & Rod Mary Ann Frassel………………………………………..Thomas FrasselBonnie Gallagher……………Kenneth Doering and Lawrence GallagherSandra Gemlo………………………………………….…Patrick GemloScott & Bonnie Gilbert………………………………..Cletus LeifermanMichelle Goodrich…………………………………….Dolores GoodrichShari Hager…………………………………………………….Joe HagerSharon Haman…………………………………………..Richard HamanMichael & Diane Hanly…………..............Paul, Marlys, and Jim Hanly; Hazel & Clem DeMarais

Linda & Louise Hill……………………Mack, Luciana, and Bobby HillHill & Groccia Family……………………………………...Rita GrocciaDave & Nancy Hiniker……………………Our Mothers & Our FamiliesDonna Hlavac……………………..…………………...Debbie McGuireKevin & Julie Homan………………………………………Kyle HomanJames & Jane Jans……………......................Edward & Hildie Callanan, Vern, Jean, & Bea Jans

Ken & Candy Jenson……………..............................Ing & Irene Jenson, Larry & Nan Curtis, Sally McGraw, Tessa Curtis

Lynn Johnson……………………………………………..Laura JohnsonMichael & Judith Kennedy….......Jean Lindlof, Bonnie & Richard Walz, Robert & E. Maralyn, and John Kennedy

Larry & Donna Kreykes……………………George & Irene LandsteinerRichard & Patricia Kruger…………………………………Mark KrugerGlen & Peggy Landsteiner…………………Conrad & Estell LandsteinerJosphine Leiferman……………………………………Cletus LeifermanDuane & Margie Liebl………………………...Dick & Dolores WielandJohn & Lee Lindberg……….......................................Eugene Wallenius, Gerard & Elizabeth Stutz

Given by… In Memory/Honor of…Angelene & Sean McClinton…….Maryann Weinzierl, Marge Stutsman, Helen Neal, Nettie McClinton

Janice Malecek……….Wenzel & Irene Burtzel, John & Mary Malecek, Bernard Malecek, Toin Burtzel, Cletus Pistalka, Janice Malecek family

Roger Mayer…………………………………………..Mary Jane MayerPatricia Mejia……………..................Family & Friends, Mother, Father, 2 brothers, Aunts, and Uncles

Diane Morken………………………............Norval & Eunice Anderson, Merlin & Eleanore Beise

Mary Olson………………………………Erwin Jones and Cyril StencelMary Ommen………….Thomas Ommen and Edward & Eileen Ommen Charles & Jo Ann Peters……………....................Deceased Members of Peters & Kramer Families

Janice Pykles…………………………………………..…...Charlie VodaSharon Pykles………………………………….Marie & Leonard PyklesAl & Ann Rath……………………....Deceased Members of Our FamilyBetty Regenscheid…………...................................Charles Regenscheid, Gerald & Judy Reich..........Betsy & Ross Pettit; Jeremy & Renee Reich, Brandi Tosch, Nikki Thede, Bryce & Cole Pettit

Sandra Roberts……………………………………...Floyd D Roberts, Jr.Gary & Sandra Schnorenberg ………………........Francis Schnorenberg, Mary Schnorenberg, Francis Le Schnorenberg

Loretta & Allen Sigafus……………………………….…..Laurie JacobsThomas Smith…………………...Mark Smith, Dave Langer, Joan Breit, June Steinbauer; Al Steinbauer, Margaret Smith, Leo Smith, andIn Honor of Cathy Smith, Bill Smith, Barbara Wacek

Bernie & Marie Snaza………………………………………Mark SnazaDennis & Mary Jo Sonnek………………..Armstrong & Sonnek FamilyCarl & Diane Steffensmeier…………...Harold & Loretta Steffensmeier, Jerome & Helen Michels, and Kenneth Steffensmeier

Daniel & Rebecca Sukalski………….Mardell Olson, Florence Sukalski,and Ray Sukalski

James & Arlene Swanson..........................................Leo & Elma Stoffel, Veron & Helen SwhreonJerry & Jan Terrell…......................................Mick & Lorraine McGuire, Lee & Lorraine Terrell, Larry Terrell, and Debby McGuire

Russell & Madeline Veroeven………...............Kathleen & Francis Hunt,Patrick Hunt; Don & Mady Veroeven

Barb Vogelsang………........................................Louis & Marian Bleess, Robert & Stephen Bleess

Jenny Wagner…………………………………………..Joan MarzinskeColleen & Gary Walters………………...Larry Walters, Norma Walters, Raymond & Mildred Jewison

Ann & Gordon Westermann…………Robert, Florence & Richard GinnMichael & Mary Wiebold……………………….Joseph & Helen FelberVeronica Winch……….Stenzel & Winch Families, Living & Deceased

ADDITIONAL DONATIONSThomas Anton Kathleen LongneckerLynn Beadell Thomas & Phyllis MaloneyJames and Andra Biebl Nancy McLooneMargaret Bleess Marilyn MielkeGary & Faith Borgmeier John & Patricia NorrisDennis & Jill Gartner Sarah & Erik OdegardJohn & Joan Hausladen William & Josephine SimonetteJames & Jane Jans Daniel & Julie SonnekGlenda Landsteiner Mary & Nathan WestbyDonald Lingen Daniel & Kathy Wortel