Central Office in Holdingford Hours: Mon.-Wed. 10 to 3, Thurs. 1 to 5 Website: tworiverscatholic.com Office: (320) 228-0105 Father: (320)228-0110 In case of emergency or a death, call Father at the Rectory 746-2231. Parish Pastoral Team Father Gregory Mastey, Pastor Kristin Molitor, New Evangelization Coordinator evangelist@tworiverscatholic.com Shirley Willoughby, Business Manager Office hours: Wed. 10 to 3 p.m. businessmanager@tworiverscatholic.com Jessie Johnson, Secretary secretary@tworiverscatholic.com Confession Times: Before weekday Masses at 7:30 a.m. Saturday: 7:30 p.m. St. Anna Marriage: Couples are to begin preparation 6-12 months in advance and must call the Central Office to meet with Father Gregory before setting a date. Diocesan Marriage Preparation Classes are required. Baptism: Call to schedule Baptism. A baptism class is offered quarterly. Shut-Ins: Please call us. New Parishioners: Please introduce yourself to Father after Mass and call the Central Office. If you are leaving our parishes please call the central office so we can update our census. Thank you.

P.O. Box 308, Holdingford, MN 56340

The Catholic Communities of Bowlus, Holdingford and St. Anna

St. Stanislaus Kostka, Bowlus All Saints, Holdingford

Immaculate Conception, St. Anna The Third Sunday of Lent

March 24, 2019

L P E I N L T G E R N I M B A U G S E

2019

Fr. Gregory traveled with parishioners to visit area churches to encourage our Lenten journey. This Lent learn more about our Faith and grow closer to Jesus.

The Healing Power of God

Eucharistic Adoration Every Monday All Saints-St. Mary’s 8:00 a.m.– 10:00 p.m. Every Saturday St. Stanislaus Kostka 6:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m. Daily Mass Eucharistic Adoration is also held for one hour following daily Mass on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. No Adoration if there is a funeral on that day. Confession and the Rosary begin 1/2 hour before Mass.

New Evangelization Corner ~Kristin Molitor

This Week’s Events

Teckla Scegura Donald Wenderski Connie Young

Lee Bieniek Marcie Selinski Kieran Kloss

Bernice Carlson Katie Yurczyk Judy Schehr

Tyson Myers Matt Myers Reagan Zierdan

LeRoy Johannes Nancy Bieniek Evelyn Trettel

Cayden Van Norman Melissa Scepurek Brenda Dobis

Arnold Voss Louise Bieniek Baby Wyatt

Remember in prayer all who are in need of the Lord’s Healing and Strength

Baptism Classes 2019 This class is required before the Baptism of your first child. The next class is scheduled for April 14th at 11:30 a.m. in the Central Office. Please contact the Central Office to sign up.

Sun. March 24 St. Stanislaus After 10:00 a.m. Mass– color Easter Cards All Saints-St. Hedwig’s 7:00 p.m. Confirmation Choir Practice

Mon. March 25 Adoration - St. Stanislaus 8:30 a.m. Stations of the Cross after Mass

Tues. March 26 All Saints-St. Mary’s 4:00 p.m. 40 Days for Life Rosary 7:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross after Mass

Wed. March 27

Thur. March 28 All Saints-St. Hedwig’s Faith Formation Building 6:30 p.m. Divine Mercy Study All Saints-St. Mary’s after Mass– Quilting

Sat. March 30 St. Stanislaus Adoration All Saints-St. Mary’s 8:00 a.m. Men’s Prayer Group

Sun. March 31 All Saints-St. Hedwig’s 2:00 p.m. Confirmation

Fri. March 29 Pelican Lake Ballroom 5:00 p.m. Youth Fish Fry

The Bible and the Virgin Mary Episode 2: Handmaid of the Lord

One “Yes” Changed Everything Join Matthew Leonard as he takes A closer look at Saint Luke’s Account of the Annunciation. See The Blessed Virgin Mary’s “yes” in A whole new light!

News & Events Weekly Readings Monday: Is 7:10-14;8:10/ Heb 10:4-10/Lk 1:26-38 Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43/ Mt 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1,5-9/Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Jer 7:23-28/Lk 11:14-23 Friday: Hos 14:2-10/Mt 12:28-34 Saturday: Hos 6:1-6/Lk 18:9-14 Sunday: Jos 5:9a, 10-13/2 Cor 5:17-21/Lk 15:1-3, 11-32/ Eph 5:8-14/Jn 9:1-41 or 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38

Sanctity of Life

Financial Contributions PARISH INCOME March 17, 2019 _______________ AS $ 4,301.53 IC $ 2,358.00 SS $ 2,161.16

Thank you for your generosity! For where your treasure is, there also will

your heart be.” —Luke 12: 34

Lenten Opportunities

40 Days for Life we will be praying the Rosary from 4-5 p.m. on Tues-days in and in front of All Saints-St. Mary’s in Holdingford. Please join us on March 26th and April 2nd and 9th. If you have questions call Virginia (651) 214-9791. Lenten Organ Concert

Sunday, March 31st, St. Cloud • “Seven Last Words” featuring Dr. Jacob Benda performing on the organ accompanied by St. Mary’s Choir at 4 p.m. in the Upper Church at St. Mary’s Cathedral.

Taize Prayer Around the Cross Fridays — March 29th and April 5th St. Cloud • Taizé Prayer around the Cross from 7 to 8 p.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral. This prayer will be led by the Crosier Fathers and Brothers and includes the ritual blessing with the relic of St. Odilia. (No Taizé Prayer on April 12).

Lenten Healing Mass Sunday, March 31st Onamia • Crosier Fathers and Brothers invite all to a Lenten Healing Mass at the National Shrine of St. Odilia at 9 a.m. Mass includes the Anointing of the Sick and the ritual blessing with the Relic of St. Odilia. Coffee and rolls served in Holy Cross Center following Mass.

Area Cluster Confessions—April 7th St. Mary’s, Upsala from 2:00-5:00 p.m. There will be multiple priests available. Everyone is welcome to attend.

FORMED Sign up for Daily Lenten Reflections from FORMED Watch the series: Forgiven: The Transforming Power of Confession Into the Desert, A Lenten Study Dynamic Catholic Sign up for: Best Lent Ever dynamiccatholic.com Stations of the Cross Sundays at 11:15 a.m St. Edward’s Mondays at 8:30 a.m., St. Stanislaus-Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. after Mass. Wednesdays at 6:35 p.m. St. Mary’s In Upsala Fridays at 8:00 p.m. St. Francis

Focus on the Family Petition for Life Visit: focusonthefamily.com and in the search bar type: “Declaration for Life” to add your name to a petition that will be brought to Washington.

Prayer Vigil at Planned Parenthood Thursdays 1-7 p.m. through April 14th in front of Planned Parenthood Contact: Marilou 247-9838

Weekly Offering

Anyone who wishes to bring forward a complaint of sexual misconduct on the part of church personnel is encouraged to contact a victim advocate who will assist the person to take whatever steps the victim feels are appropriate to resolve the issue. (Confidentiality is assured to anyone who speaks with them.) Victim Assistance Advocates for the Diocese of St. Cloud are: Roxann Storms, MSW, LICSW, FT, (320) 248-1563 (Confidential Line) Jane Blee: St. Cloud (320) 251-3430 Tom Klecker: St. Joseph (320) 253-2866 Jennifer Wirz: Central MN (320) 339-0622

Catholic United Financial and the St. Joseph Council is sponsoring a matching grant breakfast and quilt raffle Sunday, April 14th at All Saints – St. Mary’s. Ham sausage, pancakes, eggs & fresh baked carmel rolls will be served from 9 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. Free will offering to benefit-the religious education program.

Homa Bay Coffee Cake pre-order Flavors available are raspberry cream, poppy seed, and apple. $10 each. Call Idella 746-2853 by Friday, March 29th to order yours. Coffee cakes can be picked up at All Saints-St. Mary’s basement on April 12th from 4 to 6 p.m. Helpers are needed on Friday, April 12th. No experience necessary. There are a variety of tasks to do. All help is greatly appreciated. Call Lenore 746-2574

The movie “Unplanned” will be shown at the Quarry Cinema in Cold Spring opening the weekend of March 29th –31st. Spirit 92.9 are Sponsoring reduced tickets at $6 each. Tickets can be ordered on their website through “Shop and Save” or call 251-1780.

Seek Jesus this lent

May Eternal Rest Be Granted to Florence Vos

Funeral was March 23, 2019

All Saints-St. Mary’s

Parish News & Events

Knights of Columbus

Catholic United Financial M I N I S T R E E Community service rooted in faith

Look here for suggestions for our MinisTree Program. When completing a task fill out one of the MinisTree cards found in the back of church and turn it into the Central Office or collection basket. If more than one person is helping with the task, each should fill out a card.

St. Stanislaus Ham Bingo fundraiser for St. Stanislaus parish will be Sunday, April 14th at 1:30 p.m. at St. Stanislaus Church, Bowlus. If you are interested in helping or making a donation towards the Bingo, it is greatly appreciated. We are looking for raffle prizes, monetary donations for the hams and food for the luncheon. Please contact Rita Trettel 360-6767 or Tom and Joanie Fussy 584-5670. Come join in the fun! Oasis Share A Meal: The St. Stanislaus Social Justice Ministry will be hosting this meal on Thursday, March 28th from 5:00-8:00 PM at First Lutheran Church in Little Falls. A meal is provided each week for those in need in the Morrison County area. Each week area churches, businesses, organizations and other groups host this event. We are looking for volunteers to help with this opportu-nity to serve others. Please contact Rita Trettel at 360-6767 or Joanie Fussy at 584-5670. Cemetery Upkeep One of the Visionary Goals for the year by St. Stanislaus leadership was to improve the parish cemetery. If there are any suggestions, please leave a note in the sacristy with envelope marked cemetery improvements or drop in collection basket in care of : Father Gregory/St. Stanislaus Cemetery.

Immaculate Conception Family Game Night will be on Saturday, March 30th after 8:00 p.m. Mass. Everyone welcome! Contact: Russ 293-5984. Parish Bazaar News Save the date for Sunday, June 30th for the Immaculate Conception Bazaar. To make a donation contact: Brenda Dobis 241-6962 (Cash Raffle) and Pat Schmainda 420-6774 (Silent Auction) More info. for donations to come.

All Saints Quilting We will be quilting every Thursday until quilts are completed. Please join in after the 8:00 a.m. Mass until 3:00 p.m. at All Saints-St. Mary’s. New quilters welcome! Building Committee Our next meeting will be in March. Thank you, to the many women who put their names in as new members. The building committee is going ahead and interviewing for a professional fundraiser if anyone knows of someone in their family let Father know. We are fundraising for either a new church or repairs depending on how much money we get. Next meeting on April 29th.

All Cluster All Parish Confirmation Choir Practice will be on March 24th at 7:00 p.m. at All Saints-St. Hedwig’s. Everyone welcome to join in! Contact Lois 746-2603 Confirmation is at 2:00 p.m. on March 31st and counts for Sunday obligation. Bishop Kettler will be present. Everyone welcome to attend.

We invite you to meet several ‘companions’ that encountered Jesus along the road to Calvary. Place yourself in their shoes and experience Holy Week in a new light. This special event was written and is performed by the parishioners of St. Francis of Assisi Church, St. Francis. Wednesday, April 10th at 7:00 p.m Friday, April 12th at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13th at 7:30 p.m. Palm Sunday, April 14th at 1:00 p.m.

Cost: Free-Jesus already

St. Gregory Knights of Columbus Next Meeting will be on April 2nd at 8 p.m., at St. Mary’s, Upsala Divine Mercy Novena sponsored by the Knights will start on Good Friday, April 19th. More details to come. Annual Breakfast and Raffle April 7th after 8 a.m. Mass at St. Mary’s in Up-sala. To donate a prize contact: Grand Knight, John Kokett 573-4239 St. Isidore Knights of Columbus Feed the Families Food Drive March 16th- 31st to benefit the local food shelves. Please bring your non-perishable food and personal care items and place them in the boxes in the back of church or envelopes with cash donation marked K of C Food Drive can be placed in the collection basket. Thank you! Grand Knight, Jayme Panek 290-7752 Annual Cash Raffle Only 250 tickets sold-$20 per ticket. Drawing of winners is on May 2nd. First Prize: $750. To buy a ticket, contact Duane Kunstleben 290-3062,

Journey with Jesus to Calvary

Faith Formation & GIFT (Generations In Faith Together)

Mass Schedule Mon. Mar. 25

The Annunciation of the Lord 8:00 a.m. St. Stanislaus 8:30 a.m. Stations of the Cross

Tues. Mar. 26

7:00 p.m. All Saints-St. Hedwig’s 7:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross

Wed. Mar. 27

8:00 a.m. All Saints-St. Hedwig’s

Thurs. Mar. 28

8:00 a.m. Immaculate Conception

Fri. Mar. 29

No Mass

Sat. Mar. 30

8:00 p.m. Immaculate Conception

Sun. 31 Mar.

Fourth Sunday of Lent 8:00 a.m. All Saints-St. Mary’s 10:00 a.m. St. Stanislaus

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Immaculate Conception: Kim Roth-Koning 402-4001 Kimberly_Koning @charter.net St. Stanislaus: Cindy Fussy 584-5982 All Saints: Katrina Kolles 292-1575 allsaintsff@tworiverscatholic.com Confirmation: Teresa LeBlanc 420-4576

Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary Visit

Continue to pray for the Men who visited this seminary in Winona with Fr. Gregory on March 16th-18th. There were 45 young men from all over at the weekend Open House

Keep our all our students in your prayers.

Confirmation: 2:00 p.m. on March 31st at All Saints-St. Hedwig’s First Communion will be in each parish on the weekend of April 27th and 28th. Graduation Mass will be in each parish on the weekend of May 18th and 19th.

Youth Fish Fry Pelican Lake Ballroom

March 29th April 5th

5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Save the Date: Totus Tuus: June 8th –14th Diocesan Vocation Pilgrimage Bus: June 18th-20th, Avon Vocation Camp: June 24th–26th Youth Pilgrimage: To be an-nounced. Grow in your Faith this summer!

We are in need of 3-4 men who would be willing to help seat people for the confir-mation mass on March 31st. Mass is at 2:00pm, at All Saints-St. Hedwigs. For those interested in helping please contact Mary Solarz at 320-250-6917. Thank you.

Any youth or adults interested in Volunteering for the Fish Fry’s must Contact Bob or Shelley Vouk at least one week before. You won’t be able to serve without calling first.

YOUR HELP NEEDED! Looking for a way to give this Lent? Come help color Easter cards for the seniors at St. Otto’s Nursing Home. We will meet in the church basement after the 10:00 mass on March 24th at St. Stanislaus. EVERYONE is welcome!!!

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