Central Office in Holdingford Hours: Mon.-Wed. 10 to 3, Thurs. 12 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 pm 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 prepara-tion 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: Communion/Sacrament of the Sick/Pastoral Visitation -we want to know your pastoral needs. Please call us. New Parishioners: Please introduce yourself to Father after Mass and call the Central Office.

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The Catholic Communities of Bowlus, Holdingford and St. Anna

St. Stanislaus Kostka, Bowlus All Saints, Holdingford

Immaculate Conception, St. Anna Pentecost Sunday

June 4, 2017

Symbols of the Holy Spirit (He who stands at one’s side)

Water: The Spirit is personally the living water welling up from Christ crucified as its source as promised earlier by Jesus when he proclaimed, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. He who believes in me, as the scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart shall flow rivers of living water’. (Jn 19:34) This is the Holy Spirit’s action in Baptism.

Anointing with oil: Jesus is the Christ or Messiah which means “the one anointed” by God’s Spirit, ( Lk 4:18/Acts 10:38) hence the symbolism of anointing with oil signifies the Holy Spirit. Anointing is the sacramental sign of Confirmation or “Chrismation” (1Jn 2) “You have been anointed by the Holy One”.

Fire: While water signifies birth and the fruitfulness of life given in the Holy Spirit, fire symbolizes the transforming energy of the Holy Spirit’s actions. Jesus said of the Spirit, “I came to cast fire upon the earth, and would that it were already kindled!” (Lk 12:49). So too, in the form of “tongues as of fire” the Holy Spirit rested on the disciples and filled them with himself at Pentecost (Acts 2:3)

Finger: It is by “the finger of God” that Jesus casts out demons (Lk 11:20). God’s law was written on tablets of stone by “the finger of God” (Ex 21:18), and the “letter from Christ” is written “with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone, but on tablets of human hearts” (2 Co 3:3).

Dove: Christian art traditionally uses a dove to suggest the Spirit, since the Gospels record that when Jesus was baptized in the Jordan, “the Heavens were opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him” (Mt 3:16).

All these symbols represent the action of the Spirit and should not be mistaken for the Person of the Holy Spirit (for instance, the dove is a symbol, and not a photo, of the Spirit). They signify movement , dynamism, divine energy, and tell us that the Holy Spirit is God-In-action, achieving our sanctification and bringing us new life.

Eucaristic Adoration Every Monday All Saints-St. Hedwig’s 8:00 a.m.– 10:00 p.m. Every Saturday St. Stanislaus Kostka 6:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. St. Stanislaus has hours of prayer available for Adoration. Call Gene Bechtold 584-5694 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.

Dear Friends, The Feast of Pentecost is finally here! Throughout the Easter Season we heard about the promise of the Advocate, and in last Sunday’s readings for Feast of the Ascension, Jesus tells his disciples to wait for the promise of the Father. After much waiting and preparation, the disciples receive a gift bigger than they could have ever possibly imagined. Namely, the gift of God's love poured into their hearts through the Holy Spirit. In today’s readings and throughout the whole book of Acts, we see the outward effects of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. But what happened interiorly to the little rag tag group of disciples to cause such a transformation? The Holy Spirit is a revelation of the love of the Father. This means that at Pentecost, the disciples had an overwhelming experience of God’s love because God’s love was poured into their hearts! Their stony hearts were shattered into hearts of flesh capable of receiving God’s love and giving God’s love. With the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, the early Church spread like wildfire! God’s love, life and power had been poured out upon the disciples, and they couldn’t resist spreading the Gospel. God’s love has been poured into our hearts, too! Do you know the Love of God? Do you cherish the great gift of the Holy Spirit that was given to you at Baptism and strengthened in Confirmation? The same spirit that anointed Jesus rests upon us and urges us to proclaim the mighty deeds of God. As we celebrate today’s great feast, let’s ask for a deeper outpouring of the Holy Spirit so that we too can know the Love of God, and in turn, proclaim that love to all the ends of the earth. ~Kristin Molitor

This Weeks Events

Monday, June 5 All Saints-St. Hedwig’s 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Adoration Immaculate Conception 7:00 p.m. Parish Council meeting Tuesday, June 6 North Prairie 8:00 pm Knights of Columbus, St. Gregory On the Road Mass Sylvester and Marilyn Prokott Wednesday, June 7 All Saints-St. Mary’s 7:00-8:30 p.m. Marian Consecration 33 Days to Morning Glory Saturday, June 10 St. Stanislaus 6:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Adoration All Saints-St. Mary’s 8:00 a.m. Men’s Prayer Group

Birthline “Baby Shower” May 13-June 11 In October our parish cluster began the Spiritual Adoption Program. We will sponsor a “Baby Shower” by collecting baby items to be donated to Birthline. The Respect Life Committee will have baskets in all the church lobbies from May 13th – June 11th. Birthline could use the follow-ing items: diapers/wipes, formula, infant cloth-ing, infant care items (e.g. shampoo/body wash, lotion, etc.), breastfeeding supplies and adult care items. Thank you for your generosity!

New Evangelization Corner

Sanctity of Life

Many Blessings to:

Father Derek Weichmann who was ordained into the Priesthood on

June 3rd. Eternal God, please bless our priests, who

represent you on this earth. Make them more greatly aware of the grace that you pour out

through them when they minister the sacraments, and help them to fall more deeply in love with You after each and every Mass that they celebrate. Please strengthen our priests,

who shepherd your flock, when they are in doubt of their faith, that they may be

examples of your Truth and guide us always on the path to you.

We ask these things of You Eternal Priest. Amen.

Weekly Readings Monday: Tb 1:3; 2:1b-8/ Mk 12:1-12 Tuesday: Tb 2:9-14/ Mk 12:13-17 Wednesday: Tb 3:1-11a, 16-17a/ Mk 12:18-27 Thursday: Tb 6:10-11; 7:1bcde, 9-17; 8:4-9a/Mk 12:28-34 Friday: Tb 11:5-17/Mk 12:35-37 Saturday: Tb 12:1, 5-15, 20/ Mk 12:38-44 Sunday: Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9/ 2 Cor 13:11-13/Jn 3:16-18

Financial Contributions PARISH INCOME May 21 2017 AS $ 4,210.60 IC $ 1,238.00 SS $ 1,559.75

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

will your heart be.” —Luke 12: 34

Knights of Columbus

Newly Baptized on May 28

Addelyn Theresa Czech daughter of

Joseph and Jacqueline Czech All Saints-St. Hedwig’s

On the Road Mass

St. Gregory the Great Knights of Columbus will be having their next meeting June 6th, in North Prairie at 8 p.m. We will be electing our new officers. Grand Knight Jim Koczur

News & Events

Please continue to pray for all our youth and chaperones who will be attending retreats this summer that God will bless and guide their adventures and their hearts. A Call to Service (ACTS): Kendra Gerads, Abby Lampert, Kayla Meyer, Haley Swanson, Adam Throener, Katelyn Vouk, Allyson Waletski, Erin Zapzalka Chaperone: Mary Solarz DWEEK Middle School (grades 6-8): Makayla Hoheisel, Rianna Laing, Becky Lampert, Therese Mead, Kaylee Rudolph, Vincent St. Marie, Chloe Swanson, Jessica Vouk, Matthew Vouk DWEEK High School (grades 9-12):Trinity LeBlanc, Haley Swanson, Adam Throener Steubenville: Christopher Borash, Jeremiah Christensen, Madeleine Fussy, Grace Gerads, Marissa Gerads, Rebekah Gerads, Holly Keppers, Caiden LeBlanc, Andrew Mead, Matthew Mead, Emily Popp, Nathan Sowada, Trevor Sowada, Lucy Strusz, Haley Swanson, Jacob Vouk, Katelyn Vouk, Christian Willoughby, Chloe Wohletz, Amy Zabinski, Kim Zabinski, Chaperones: Shawn and Teresa LeBlanc Rob Schummer, Tina VanHeel

Daughters of Isabella’s Meeting will be on June 5th at 6 pm at St. Otto’s Care Center, Little Falls. It’s a potluck so bring your favorite dish to share.

May Eternal Rest be granted

for Veronica “Froney” Frie

Funeral was on May 31st at All Saints-St. Mary’s

Marcus Kunstleben

Funeral was on June 1st at Immaculate Conception

Theology on Tap Come join young adults in their 20s and 30s for Theology on Tap! We will meet at the Black and White Café in Little Falls on Thursday, June 15th at 7:00 p.m for social hour, food and/or drinks. Then our speaker, newly ordained Father Derek Weichmann, will share his personal faith journey at 8:00 pm Contact: amy.schlichting11@gmail.com

This week’s On the Road Mass will be on Tuesday, June 6th at Sylvester and Marilyn Prokott’s: 13113 65th Street, Royalton MN 56373. In case of rain, Mass will be at St. Stanislaus. Mark your calendars for Monday, June 12 at 7:00 pm for the following On the Road Mass at Tina and Steve VanHeel’s: 37724 Sunnyfield Circle, Avon MN 56310. If you would like to have an outdoor Mass at your house, fill out a form which is available in the office or in back of church.

Thank you to the Bowlus First Responders for buying the battery for our AED defibrillator at St. Stanislaus. We appreciate all you do for us at a moment’s notice.

Ministry Schedule If you are interested in being on the Ministry Schedule or have changes to availability please contact: All Saints Patty Becker 291-6582 IC Kathy Scegura 746-2814 St. Stanislaus Margie Benusa 584-5405 Everyone is welcome to minister at any of our parishes.

Look here, and on the MinisTree cards in each parish to find one-time volunteer opportunities to help our faith community. Please take a task card, let the parish office know you’re doing the task, complete the card, and turn it into the col-lection plate. Each person who helps with the task should completely fill out a card. If you’re aware of other volunteer opportunities, or you have completed a task, please let the Office know. Volunteer opportunities currently available: Pray a Rosary for Deacon Derek Weichmann ordained on June 3rd. Dedicate an hour of Adoration for our newly Baptized and their families Supplies for our Avon Vocation camp Dedicate an hour of Adoration for our High School and College Graduates. Serve on All Saints Parish Council

Prayer Lines

All Saints: Ramona Fedor 746-2395 Kathleen Ebnet 746-2227 St. Anna Shirley Schwalbe 356-7209 Christine Maleska 356-7246 St. Stanislaus: Arlene Beniek 584-5235

Ray Becker, Jr. Jim Beniek Bernice Sobania Linda Zwak Joe Burg Jamie Christensen Ellie Czeck Violet Meagher Lana Doll Mary Fruechte Diana Gronau Art Harlander, Sr. Mike Huls James Johnson Kerry Kantor Ed Kantor Christine Kundtson Jerome Kalis Kieran Kloss Kinley Kruegar Robert Stoermann Peter Kurtz Irene Langner Nancy Linz Dave Loehlein Tom Massmann Norma Streit Abby Olson Edward Opatz Ernie Opatz Ashley Platz Bernard Pogatchnik Sharon Prokott Kathy Ruprecht Judy Schehr Randy Schmidt Jane Skwira Mary Lou Sobiek Herman Solarz Delores Stang Anna Fromm Vernon Vos Arnold Voss Karen Warzecha Lorraine Warzecha Katie Yurczyk Louise +Leander Bieniek Ed Kalis If you would like your name or the name of a loved one on this list, please call the Central Office. Please contact the Office if you are in need of prayers, pre-surgery anointing, and when you or a family member are hospitalized. Our parish secretary also volunteers as our parish nurse. Phone # and email are listed on the front cover. She and her husband make home visits on Thursdays mornings.

The Healing Power of God Remember in prayer all who are in need of the Lord’s healing and strength especially:

Immaculate Conception Parish Bazaar Sunday, June 25th. The raffle books, worker’s list and important bazaar information are ready for you to pick up in the entryway of the church. All raffle tickets must be returned by 6:00 p.m. to the quilt and raffle stand. Prizes needed: paddle wheel game-$5-$15, children’s game: $1-$5, country store: homemade items such as canned goods, jellies and plants. Silent auction: Larger items for themed baskets contact Tina VanHeel 217-4022. Please bring items to the church basement any Saturday evening between 7:30-9:15 pm from now until the event. Thank you. Parish Council Meeting 7:00 pm on Monday, June 5th in the St. Anna church basement. All Saints Needed: 2 Nominations for Parish Council in Holdingford. One man and one woman needed for a 3 year term with 4 meetings a year. Next meeting is in September. Please give the person’s name and correct phone number and place in the box at the back of church.

Parish News & Events

Pearls of Wisdom June 15th is the 27th annual Fun, Food and Fund day sponsored by the Saint Cloud Diocesan Council of Catholic Women. Entertainment by Fr. Aaron and Fr. Matthew. There will be lunch, silent auction and door prizes. stclouddccw.org. The All Saints Christian Mothers Rosary Sodality would like to travel together as a group to Wadena MN. Contact Theresa Ripplinger if interested: 573-2265

To Thee, O Lord, we cry and pray: bless this sprouting seed, strengthen it in the gentle movement of soft winds, refresh it with the dew of heaven, and let it grow to full maturity for the good of body and soul. Translated by Most Reverend J. H. Schlarman Bishop of Peoria

All Saints- Jamie Heurung 250-7332 allsaintsff@hotmail.com Immaculate Conception- Kim Roth-Koning 402-4001 Kimberly_Koning@charter.net St. Stanislaus- Cindy Fussy 584-5982 Confirmation- Teresa LeBlanc 420-4576 Youth Coordinator -Tina VanHeel 217-4022 youthminister@tworiverscatholic.com

Faith Formation & GIFT (Generations In Faith Together)

Mass Schedule Monday June 5

Tuesday June 6

Wednesday June 7

Thursday June 8

Friday June 9

Saturday June 10

Sunday June 11

Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr 8:00 am St. Stanislaus

Saint Norbert, Bishop 7:00 pm Outdoor Mass

8:00 a.m. All Saints-St. Mary’s

Saint Ephrem, Deacon and Doctor of the Church No Mass

8:00 p.m. Immaculate Conception

The Most Holy Trinity 8:00 a.m. All Saints-St. Hedwig’s 10:00 a.m. St. Stanislaus

Thanksgiving for Walter and MaryJane Fussy

Leonard Johannes

MaryJo and LeRoy Opatz

For the People Thanksgiving for Rita and Marvin Trettel

Thanksgiving for Tina and Steve VanHeel

Mass at Sylvester and Marilyn Prokott 13113 65th Street ( approx.2 miles NE of Bowlus)

Lanesboro Family Camping Retreat July 9-12

Families from our parishes are invited to join Fr. Gregory for a mosquito free

camping trip/retreat to Eagle Cliff Campground in Lanesboro, MN

There will be opportunities for biking, fishing, canoeing, and other activities, along with daily Mass and prayer. Call Kristin at the central office if you are interested.

Totus Tuus was Saint John Paul II's apostolic motto. It is a Latin phrase meaning "totally thine" and expressed his personal Consecration to Mary based on the spiritual approach of Saint Louis de Montfort and the Mariology in his works.

8:00 a.m. Immaculate Conception

Totus Tuus Summer Youth Program 2017 For grades 1-12 will be on July 16th-21st. This takes the place of VBS this year. Please prayerfully consider signing up your kids for this exciting faith filled opportunity. Contact Jamie Huerung 250-7332 to sign up.

Keep growing in your faith this summer!

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