AREA FAITH COMMUNITY LITURGY SCHEDULE:March 8th-14th

MON. March 8th              No Mass

TUES. March 9th              8:30 AM Morning Prayer- St Michael/Milroy

 

WED. March 10th             8:30 am  Mass-St. Mary’s/Tracy (School)

                                                                +Edith DeBlieck

THURS. March 11th        8:30 am Mass-St. Paul/Walnut Grove

                                                                +Rene Timmerman

FRI. March 12th                8:30 am  St. Mary’s Mass/Tracy

                                                                +Robert Scott

                Way of the Cross: 2 p.m. Tracy, 5:30 p.m. Walnut Grove, 6:30 p.m. Milroy

SAT. March 13th              5:00 PM Confessions before Mass

                                                5:30 PM Mass-St. Paul/Walnut Grove

                                                                +Louis VanDeWynkel

 

SUN. March 14th              8:00AM Confessions before Mass

                                                8:30 AM Mass-St Michael/Milroy

                                                                The People of the Area Faith Community

                                                10:30 AM Mass-St. Mary/Tracy

                                                                +Heye Lamfers

                                                Confessions before & following Mass

                                                2:00 PM Fr. Greg Schaffer 50th Anniv. Mass  – St. Michael/ Milroy

 

NOTE:  Confessions daily prior to weekday masses when held in church.

 

Pray for safety for all those serving in the military from our families and from our communities especially:  Henry Bernardy, Travis Timmermann, Jessica Lenertz, Ben Schulte, Sam Van Nevel, Martin Hamsa, Travis Davis, Thomas Moudry, Matthew & Daniel Dieter, Troy Baumann, Nathan Bernardy, Rory Matter, Pat Weisbrich, Joe Vogl, Kyle & Cole DeBlieck and Kimberly Varpness Seaton.

               

Pray for healing for all the sick of the area faith community especially: John Verly, Diane VanDeWiele, Henry Koetje, Joyce Alcorn, Thomas Anderson, Sheila Holland, Stacy Mooney, Jeff Van De Wiele, Steve Krause, Ana Van Kocverden, Steven Baxter, Michelle Lawless, Roch Hannasch,  George Hannasch, Richard Rohlik, John Shosted, Maria Esther Moreno de Alicano, Ron Stadick, Margaret Holt, Mara Goings, Matt Timmermann, Michael Crift, Maria & Bonnie Rodriguez, Sandy Jarmar, Sara Soupir,  Aileen Overlie, Judy Lenertz, Joseph Horner, H.M. Hannasch, Josh & Joe Vogl, Robert Hahn, Greg Gieska, Val Scherer, Lorraine Cooreman, Mary Ann Hannig, Joan Baxter, Sandy Sanders, Jenny May, Rick Karst, Lucille Mickelson, Ray VanDeWiele, Alice Vandendriessche, Eileen Trie, Ken Walling, Theresa Mota, Robin McMath, Pat Hines, Chuck & Pat Mathey, Jessica Van Keulen, Kade Buckert, Joan Hines, Rich Hamsa, Mary Engesser, Helen Peterson, Brady Buckert, Mary Vandeputte, Crystal Stassen & for 3 special intentions.  If you know of some who should be now removed from the sick list, please let the rectory know.

Sunday, March 7th, 2010~Third Sunday of Lent

The Roman Catholic Area Faith Community of

St. Mary’s – Tracy, Minnesota

St. Michael’s – Milroy, Minnesota

St. Paul’s – Walnut Grove, Minnesota

Area Faith Community Bulletin on line at www.stmarytracy.org

Fr. Robert Mraz, - fatherbob@iw.net

Father’s Office in Tracy (507) 629-4075, Residence in Walnut Grove (507) 859-2164

Richard Hamsa, Milroy Pastoral Administrator - stmichael@means.net

Office & Residence in Milroy (507) 336-2505

           

 

 

 

 

Church of St. Mary                             Church of St. Michael                        Church of St.  Paul

249  6th St .                                              200 Euclid Ave. P.O. Box 117             600 3rd St. P.O. Box 236

Tracy , MN 56175                                   Milroy , MN 56263                                 Walnut Grove , MN   56180

(507) 629-4075                                      507-336-2505                                         (507) 859-2164

www.stmarytracy.org                          stmichael@means.net                         Administrative Secretary

stmary@iw.net                                     Administration/Rel Education           Nancy Hewitt (507) 859-2375

St. Mary’s School                                Rich Hamsa                                           hewitthn@redred.com        

Juliana Neuman, Principal                   (507) 336-2505                                      

(507) 629-3270                                       stmichael@means.net                         Bookkeeper         

www.stmarysschooltracy.org                                                                            Pat Hansen  (507) 859-2581

stmarys@iw.net                                   Bookkeeper                                                          

Religious Education                            Kami Parker (507) 336-2635 Prayer Network  

for Tracy & Walnut Grove                                                                                 Pam Baumann  (507) 859-2503

Jean Schmidt  (507) 629-3667              NU Diocese Catholic Charities       

saintmaryre@iw.net                             Counseling & Adoptions                   Custodian – Walnut Grove

                                                                Call toll free 1-866-670-5163                Merle Pacholl (507) 859-2627

Secretary & Bookkeeper

(Church & School)                                                                                            

Robin Hauger (507) 629-3270 or         Confessions are before all weekday Masses

507 629-4075                                          & weekends at 5 p.m. on Saturday in Walnut Grove,

saintmary@iw.net                                8 a.m. on Sunday in Milroy & before & after 10:30 am Tracy Mass.

Prayer Network                                  

Lota Hannasch (507) 629-4866           Baptisms: Contact Fr. Mraz or Rich Hamsa to schedule a date

Alita Lenertz (507) 629-4145              

                                                                Marriages: Contact Fr. Mraz or Rich Hamsa 6 months prior

Custodian - Tracy                                to proposed date to begin marriage preparation

Chueyee“Chewy”Her(701)212-9258Hospitalized or sick parishioners contact Fr. Mraz or Rich Hamsa

 

 

UPCOMING  AREA  FAITH  COMMUNITY  EVENTS:

Sun. Mar. 7      3rd   SUNDAY OF LENT (Purple or Violet)  

                        8:00 a.m.           Confessions in Milroy

                        8:30 a.m.           Mass at St. Michael’s in Milroy   

                        9:30 a.m.          Choir Practice for Msgr. Schaffer’s 50th Anniversary Mass

                        10:30 a.m.         Mass at St. Mary’s in Tracy

                                                Confessions before & after Mass in Tracy

                                                Pie Sales after Mass

                        1:30 p.m.           St. Mary’s School Athletic Banquet

 

Mon. Mar. 8                              No Mass today  

                        5:30 p.m. registration – Region 3 CCW Spring Gathering at St. Mary’s in Cottonwood

                                                6:00 p.m. Mass followed by Dinner, 7:45 p.m. Speaker

                        6:30 p.m.           Catholic Daughters Mass & Meeting at Hill Street Place in Marsha ll

                        7:30 p.m.           Marian KC Council Meeting in St. Mary’s Hall in Tracy                                                                                                                             

Tues. Mar. 9      8:30 a.m.           Prayer Service at St. Michael’s in Milroy (Father has medical procedure)

                        1:30 p.m.           St. Mary’s Mission Group in St. Mary’s Hall in Tracy

                                                St. Mary’s School Spring Conferences

                                                Mission Tuesday at St. Mary’s School

                        6:30 p.m          Penance Service at St. Leo’s in St. Leo

                        7:30 p.m          Penance Service at St. Peter’s in Canby

                                                                                                                                                                       

Wed.  Mar. 10   8:30 a.m.           School Mass at St. Mary’s in Tracy

                                                Scrip orders due at St. Mary’s School

                        3:10 & 7 p.m.    Penance Services at St. Anne’s in Wabasso

                        7:00 p.m.           Choir Practice at St. Mary’s in Tracy

                                                Religious Education at St. Michael’s in Milroy 

                        6 – 7 p.m.         Gr. K-6 Religious Ed. at St. Michael’s in Milroy

                                                Religious Ed. Confessions in Milroy

                        7:15-8:30 pm     Gr. 7-12 Religious Ed. at St. Michael’s in Milroy

                                                Religious Education at St. Mary’s in Tracy

                        3:20 – 5 p.m.     Gr. K-4 Religious Ed. at St. Mary’s in Tracy

                        7-8:15 p.m.        Gr. 5-11 Religious Ed. at St. Mary’s in Tracy

                                                                                                                                                                       

Thurs. Mar. 11  8:30 a.m.           Mass at St. Paul’s in Walnut Grove

                                                St. Mary’s School Kindergarten visits Tracy Nursing Home

                                                Spring Conferences at St. Mary’s School

                        3:00 p.m.           Region 3 Pastoral Leaders’ Meeting at St. Michael’s in Milroy

                        7:00 p.m.           Bishop Lucker Series Lecture on the Priesthood by Fr. William Baer

                                                on “Trends in the Priesthood” – for the Year of the Priest

                                                at St. Catherine’s in Redwood Falls

                        6:30 p.m.           Lion’s Club Supper and Meeting at St. Paul’s Hall in Walnut Grove

                        7:00 p.m.           Southwest Men’s Chorus Practice at St. Paul’s Church in Walnut Grove

                                                                                   

Fri. Mar. 12                              NO MEAT TODAY!

                        8:30 a.m.           Mass at St. Mary’s in Tracy

                        10:30 a.m.         All School Prayer at St. Mary’s School

                                                Scrip pick-up day at St. Mary’s School

                        2:00 p.m.          Stations of the Cross at St. Mary’s in Tracy with School Children

                        5:30 p.m.          Stations of the Cross at St. Paul’s / Walnut Grove

                        6:30 p.m.          Stations of the Cross at St. Michael’s in Milroy

                        5 – 7 p.m.         All you can eat Bullhead Fish Fry/Baked Potato Bar at IHM Church in Currie

                                                                                                                                               

Sat.  Mar. 13     5 - 5:25 p.m.      Confessions at St. Paul’s in Walnut Grove           

                        5:30 p.m.           Mass at St. Paul’s in Walnut Grove

                                                Second Collection for Catholic Relief Services

 

            DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS - turn clocks one hour AHEAD tonight before going to bed.

 

Sun.  Mar. 14   4th   SUNDAY OF LENT (Laetare “Let us rejoice!” Sunday – Rose)

                        8:00 a.m.           Confessions at St. Michael’s in Milroy

                        8:30 a.m.           Mass at St. Michael’s in Milroy

                                                Breakfast for the needy at St. Michael’s after Mass

                                                Second Collection for Catholic Relief Services

                        10:30 a.m.         Mass at St. Mary’s in Tracy

                                                Confessions at St. Mary’s in Tracy before and after Mass 

                        12:30 p.m.        Choir Practice for Msgr. Schaffer’s Anniversary Mass

                        2:00 p.m.          Msgr. Greg Schaffer’s 50th Anniversary Mass & open house    

                                                at St. Michael’s in Tracy & CCW Dinner for San Lucan Mission

                        2 & 4 p.m.        Penance Service at Holy Redeemer in Marsha ll

                        7:00 p.m.           Penance Service at St. Mary’s in Cottonwood

 

 

AREA FAITH COMMUNITY NEWS:

Please note also the opportunities for Stations of the Cross each Friday of Lent. They will be at 2:00 p.m. at Tracy with the School Students – when school is in session, if there is no school then this will drop out; 5:30 p.m. at Walnut Grove, and 6:30 p.m. in Milroy.  . 

 

REGION 3 COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN SPRING GATHERING will be on Monday, March 8 at St. Mary’s in Cottonwood. It will begin with 5:30 registration, 6:00 p.m. Mass followed by dinner, 7:45 p.m. Speaker Deacon Zach Peterson on “The Year for Priests” and 8:30 p.m. Coffee, Bars and Social Time. Check parish schedules for carpooling times.

 

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA MASS AND MEETING on Monday, March. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Hill Street Place in Marsha ll.

 

2010 BISHOP LUCKER LECTURE “Examination of Recent Trends in the Priesthood” on Thursday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m. at the Church of St. Catherine in Redwood Falls, MN (No Registration required.) Evening Presenter: Fr. William J. Baer, Rector/President of St. John Vianney College Seminary in St. Paul. Sponsored by the Diocese of New Ulm.

 

RICE BOWLS FOR OPERATION RICE BOWL are found in the entries of the churches. Put the money you saved from your Lenten fasts and self denials in the bowl and bring it in at the end of lent. This will be used to feed the hungry. If the cardboard bowls run out you can always use one of your own bowls or a jar.

 

WE ARE ACCEPTING DONATIONS FOR EASTER FLOWERS: Put your donation in an envelope, write “Easter Flowers” on the envelope along with your name, the name of the church you are donating to, and the names of any whom you are giving the donation in memory of. Drop the envelope in the regular Sunday Collection.

 

If you missed Sunday Mass - feel free to look up the website to find the Sunday Area Faith Community bulletin, the Area Faith Community monthly calendar, last Sunday’s homily and other information at the ST. MARY’S WEBSITE: www.stmarytracy.org

 

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE PART OF A HOME LENTEN STUDY GROUP? We would like to organize home groups to meet weekly during Lent. We have ordered discussion booklets on living the faith called “As I Have Loved You.”. This would be about 5 to 10 people meeting in someone’s home, no meal would be provided except cookies and beverages (no dinners.) The meeting would take about 1 to 1 ½ hours a week. The group would rotate through member’s homes during the 6 weeks of Lent, the host would lead the discussion. The easy step-by step program for discussion is listed in the booklet.  If interested call St Mary’s office 629-4075 or sign up in the back of church.

 

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OFFER SCHOLARSHIP: The Catholic Daughters of the Americas local Court St. Joan of Arc #1291 is offering a $500.00 scholarship to a 2010 graduating Catholic girl who plans to continue her formal education.  She must be a member of Holy Redeemer Parish or any of the adjacent Catholic parishes that do not have a Catholic Daughters Court.  Applications are available at the Holy Redeemer Parish office or from Madonna Cinkle, 1206 Westwood Drive, Marsha ll, MN 56258.  Phone 507-532-5895. Complete forms, including letters of recommendations, must be returned to Madonna Cinkle no later than April 15.

 

CANCELLATION OF MASSES AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES RULE OF THUMB:

If the public school cancels school or has a late start in the morning due to bad weather then the weekday mass will also be cancelled. If the public school cancels school for the day or closes early due to weather then the evening religious education classes are automatically cancelled for that evening. If it is dangerous to go out due to below zero cold or newly fallen snow or drifting snow then please be prudent about going out and stay home. Cancellations will be announced on KMHL 1400 AM Radio.

 

THE “RCIA” ADULT CONVERT CLASSES HAVE BEGUN. If you are interested in joining the Catholic Faith, contact Rich Hamsa at St. Michael’s in Milroy for information on times and dates (507) 336-2505 or stmichael@means.net or contact Fr. Bob 507-229-4075 fatherbob@iw.net.

 

WEEKLY INSTRUCTION IN PREPARATION FOR THE NEW TRANSLATION OF THE MASS:    Third Sunday of Lent  The liturgies of Lent are focused on our repentance and God’s mercy. Sometimes we pray the Confiteor together; “I confess to almighty God…” Other times the priest gives short invocations such as “Lord we have sinned against you” to which we respond “Lord, have mercy.” Before we settle in to hear the Word, it is important that we acknowledge our sins. This is yet another way the liturgy reflects how we should live. We need to ask for and receive God’s mercy in order to prepare the soil to bear the fruit of justice, peace and love.

 

PLEASE SEND ALL BULLETIN INFORMATION TO THE CHURCH OFFICE by Wednesday Morning as Theresa Mota is doing the bulletin and that is when she can come in - e-mail use: stmary@iw.net or call the office 629-4075.

 

VIRTUS training dates – Required for all who work with children and vulnerable adults.  Sat. 3-20-2010  9:30 a.m. in Arlington;   Mon. 4-12-2010  6:30 p.m. in Hutchinson;   Sat. 5-08-2010  6:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s in New Ulm.

 

“ANNIE,” (as in “Little Orphan Annie”) the original Broadway production, will be a community presentation with a cast of children and adults of all ages offering four performances at the Tracy Area High School on March 18, 19, 20, and 21st.  7 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Annie is presented by the Tracy Area Community Education and the Fine Arts Council of Tracy.

 

CHILI COOKOFF CROCK POT LIDS MIXED UP AND MISSING: After the Chili & Soup Cook-off last Sunday it was discovered 2 people took the wrong lids home and one left theirs behind. Please contact Jean Schmidt 828-2171 if you got your lid mixed up or if it is missing. Thank you.

COME AND SEE – The Secular Franciscan Order is an established order within the Catholic Church for married and single members of the laity and diocesan clergy. Little Portion Fraternity of the SFO (encompassing the Marsha ll area) is seeking those who think they may be called to turn up the flame of Franciscanism in this area and to follow the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi.  Members embrace a joyful spirituality which combines prayer, study and action.  Our purpose is to bring life to the Gospel and the Gospel to life. Members must be Catholic and willing to accept a life-long commitment to the Franciscan way of life.  If you would like to know more, the Little Portion Fraternity is hosting a “Come & See” this spring.  The first session is Sunday, March 21st at 1:00 p.m. at the Campus Religious Center of Southwest Minnesota State University in Marsha ll, MN.  For more information contact Vangie Wyffels (507-537-1681), Amanda Oney (507-530-2573) or JoAnn Masters (320-564-2366.)

 

WE ARE PRIVILEDGED TO HOST THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY MASS AND OPEN HOUSE in the western part of the Diocese FOR MSGR. GREG SCHAFFER who has been in charge of our Diocesan Mission of San Lucan Toliman for over 45 years. There will be a Sunday Mass concelebrated by Msgr. Schaffer and Bishop LaVoir and the neighboring priests on next Sunday, March 14 at 2 p.m. at St. Michael’s Church in Milroy, an open house will follow in the St. Michael’s church hall. The St. Michael’s CCW will serve Pork Loin Sandwiches at the reception for a free will offering which will go to the San Lucas Mission. Fr. Greg has asked that he receive no personal gifts. Rather, donations for remodeling of the clinic in San Lucas or other projects will be accepted in his honor.  The celebration in the eastern half of the diocese is on Sunday April 25 at the Church of St. George in West Newton Township (rural New Ulm). The Mass of Celebration is at 12:30 p.m. with reception following at St. George.

CHOIR PRACTICE FOR MSGR. GREG SCHAFFER’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY MASS will be at St. Michael’s in Milroy on Sunday, March 7 at 9:30 a.m. and before his anniversary Mass on Sunday March 14 at 12:30 p.m.  Choir members and singers from our area parishes are invited to join the choir.

 

PASSOVER SEDER MEAL & TAIZE PRAYER FOR THE AREA FAITH COMMUNITY AT ST. MARY’S on Wednesday March 24 with the Passover Seder Meal at 5:30 p.m. and the Taize Prayer Service by the St. Mary’s Choir at 7:30 p.m.  WHAT IS A PASSOVER SEDER MEAL??? This is the meal Jesus used for the Last Supper on which the Mass is based. This is a ritual meal that the Jews still eat yearly to reenact and relive the deliverance of the Israelites from the Egyptians by God as commanded to Moses. It goes back to the meal in Egypt during the 10th plague, the death of the first born, which freed the Hebrew Slaves. The meal was of an unblemished male lamb whose blood was put on the doorposts of the houses so death would “pass over” the house, it also included unleavened bread and wine along with other symbolic foods reminding the participants of the bitterness of the slavery in Egypt from which they were delivered. Jesus used this meal to deliver us from slavery to Satan, sin and death as the sinless male Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Who marks with His blood on the wood of the cross and on our lips in the consecrated wine so death passes over us and gives His body on the cross and in the consecrated bread of the Eucharist to give us eternal life. From this ritual meal we get the Mass we celebrate daily to this day. It is a wonderful and educational experience to partake of this special ritual meal with all of the traditional foods following the Passover ritual of retelling the story of Passover with the blessing and eating of the symbolic foods. WHAT IS TAIZE PRAYER??? The Taize prayer is repetitive and meditative songs sung at the Ecumenical Monastery in Taize, France. These are used occasionally for special feasts and celebrations.  We invite all in the Area Faith Community to come. Because the Seder Meal is a very special ritual meal we need accurate numbers of participants for preparing the special food and printing the ritual books for the meal. Sign-up sheets are found in the backs of the churches. Please sign up by Sunday March 21 or call the rectory in Tracy at 629-4075. There will be a charge of $5 per person for the meal. The Tracy & Walnut Grove Confirmation Students are expected to attend and participate in the Passover Seder Meal.

 

DONATIONS FOR THE CHILI EARTHQUAKE MAY BE SENT TO:  Catholic Relief Services PO Box 17090 Baltimore, MD 21203-7090. Or write “Earthquake” on an envelope and drop it in the Sunday Collection.

 

ST. MARY’S AREA FAITH COMMUNITY SCHOOL:

Congratulations to Alex Schuh of Tracy, our $100 weekly calendar raffle winner.  Thank you for supporting our school!

 

St. Mary’s Spring Conferences will be held Tuesday, March 9th and Thursday, March 11th.

 

Please join us on Friday, March 12th at the Currie Fish Fry at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Currie.  We will once again be serving bullheads and have a baked potato bar along with baked beans, coleslaw & fresh baked bread and a beverage.  Service will begin at 5:00 p.m. and will run until 7:00 p.m.  The cost of the feed is Adults are $6, students in K-6 are $3, if you want both bullheads and baked potato it will be an extra $1.  Stations of the Cross & Benediction at 7pm.  Thank you for your support of St. Mary’s School!

 

St. Mary’s Happenings ~ 3/9 Mission Tuesday; 3/9 Spring Conferences; 3/10 Mass at 8:30 a.m. by Grade 5; 3/10 SCRIP Orders Due; 3/11 Kindergarten Visits Nursing Home; 3/11 Spring Conferences; 3/12 All School Prayer at 8:30 a.m.; 3/12 Stations at 2:00 p.m.; 3/12 Currie Fish Fry from 5 to 7

 

ST. MARY’S & ST. PAUL’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS:

Helping our neighbors March  food item for the food shelf is Canned Soup

 

Extra food left from our Frozen Food Fundraiser- Contact Rel Ed. office if interested – 629-3667 (Jean)

Reg. French Fries - $5.00 (5 lbs.)                                                          6 ct. Pepperoni Pizza  - $10.00

Loose Hash Browns - $5.00 (3 lbs)                                                        6 ct. Supreme Pizza - $10.00

Tator Tots - $6.00 ( 5 lbs)

Seasoned Wedges potatoes - $7.00 (5 lbs)

Stir Fry Veg. - $5.00 (2 lbs)

Choc. Chip Cookies – $11.00 (48 ct)Macadamia & Peanut Butter cookies also available after March 11th

 

 

NEWS FROM ST. PAUL’S IN WALNUT GROVE:

MINISTRIES  FOR  MARCH  13 , 2010,          

LECTOR:     MaryAnn Alcorn

SERVERS:   Amber Ramussen

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTER OF THE COMMUNION:   Beatrice Maeyaert, Becky Knakmuhs, Sandy Alcorn
PRESENTATION OF GIFTS:    Ray & Beatrice Maeyaert
USHERS FOR  FEBRUARY,  2010:    Harry Hewitt, Leo Theisen

LION’S CLUB:     April:      

 

SACRIFICIAL GIVING FOR THE WEEK OF  FEBRUARY 27 , 2010;  Adult   $1,416.00,  Plate  $60.00,  Mission of Love  $25.00,  Fuel  $10.00,  Easter Flowers $30.00, Chile Earthquake $146.00          TOTAL  $1,687.00

 

SPRING LUNCHEON ~ It was decided at the CCW meeting last week that the Spring Luncheon will be held on April 11, 2010. 

We will use the same menu as last year and serve from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.  Please mark your calendars and volunteer to help

when the signup sheets are out in a few weeks.  We need everyone to help in some area.  This is a PARISH fundraiser!

 

DURING HEATING SEASON – WEEKDAY MASS WILL BE HELD IN THE SACRISTY to make use of the “free heat” from the boiler below. Enter by the office door.

 

SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA MEN’S CHORUS PRACTICE Thurs. Mar. 11 at 7:00 p.m. in St. Paul’s Church .

 

LION’S CLUB SUPPER AND MEETING Thurs. Mar. 11 at 6:30 p.m. in St. Paul’s Hall.

 

OUR  NEW CCW SHEPHERD OF THE FIELD is Fr. Eugene Hackert ~his  address is 18906 US Highway 14,  New Ulm,

 MN 56073-4149.   We are encouraged to send him greetings on special occasions and holidays and remember him in our prayers.

His ordination anniversary is  June 2 , 1951 and his birthday is February 15.

 

StMichaelNEWS FROM ST. MICHAEL’S  IN MILROY

Interested in Becoming a Catholic?      This month some “Inquirers” are beginning Step 1 in the RCIA process – the Period of the Pre-Catechumenate or Inquiry.  Anyone unbaptized or baptized in another faith tradition who would like to learn more about the faith tradition of the Catholic Church can contact Rich Hamsa at 507-336-2505 who will set up an initial interview.

Tuesday March 9th Morning Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours with Holy Communion  Because there will not be Mass this Tuesday we will pray the Morning Prayer of the Church.  The Liturgy of the Hours is not only the prayer of priests and religious, but of the whole People of God.  It is meant to help sanctify the day and all human activity.

Friday Evening Lenten Stations of the Cross    is a powerful way to contemplate, and enter into, the mystery of Jesus' gift of himself to us. Stations are every Friday evening at 6:30pm at St. Michael’s.

Easter Flowers in Memory of/ in Honor of        There is an “Easter Flowers” envelope in our box or you can mark on an envelope “Easter Flowers”.  Please include your name + the name(s) in memory of/in honor of  and put in Sunday collection.

CCW Spring Gathering  March 8, Cottonwood   Mass at 6:00pm, followed by a dinner and speaker.  Call Anne Soupir, 336-2337, if interested in carpooling.

CCW Chair & Vice-Chair Needed        The changing of the guard is in June, 2010.  The officers hope to line someone ahead of time to help prepare the persons to take an active part.  Is it time for you to serve?  If you like working with other ladies of the parish this is a wonderful opportunity.
CCW Funeral Worker List Needs Updating     The CCW leaders want to update the list of women in the parish who would be available to help with large funerals when more people are needed beyond the assigned Circle.
 
Medugorje Pilgrimages in March & April  Marge Zeug announces that Stephanie Percic will be leading a pilgrimage from March 29-April 6 and from April 8- April 17.  This can be a life-changing experience.  Call Marge, 336-2425, for more information and for reservations.

Lucan 1st Responders Breakfast March 7th 9:00-Noon
  Eggbake, fruit, rolls, juice, coffee served at the Lucan community center. Free will offering.

 

What Is Catholic Stewardship?      The mission and ministries of the Church require the personal participation in and financial support of the Catholic people. Stewardship is a way of life, and not simply a program of church support.  What is one thing it takes for a Catholic parish to be a good stewardship parish?  Communities known for the vitality of their faith and for the quality of their service to people in need invariably inspire others to participate in their ministries and to be generous in their financial support

St. Michael’s Stewardship Report
Sunday Offertory: Feb 28,, 2010


$554.50

Year-to-date as of Feb 21,  2010

$39,905.00

Needed each week for budget

$1,700.00

Year-to-date:  + or  (Behind budget)

(6,889.94)

Other Revenues

 

CCW dues:  $140.00       Easter flowers:  $10.00    Unrestricted gifts: $1,404.89

Thank you for your stewardship offering.        May God bless your generosity!!

Altar Servers Will Be Needed
   Any students who will be entering 5th grade or older is invited to become an altar server for Sunday Mass.  Training is provided and servers are teamed up with experienced, usually older servers.  Please notify  Cheryl Lanoue, 336-2232, if interested.

Chrism Mass Field Trip for Students Grades 10-12  Bishop LeVoir will be celebrating the annual diocesan Chrism Mass at St. Mary’s in Sleepy Eye on Thursday, March 18th, at 7:00pm.  Anyone is welcome to attend one of the most solemn and significant liturgies of the church.  High school students who are attending and need a ride will meet in our parking lot at 5:15pm and we will return before 10pm.  All students need to have a signed parent permission form.

Gifts

Tim & Cathleen Amick family                 FOR SUNDAY, MARCH 14

Lector

John Zwach

Organist

Christie Gergen

Cantor

Neil Dolan

EMHC

Cheryl & Ken Lanoue, John & Mary Zwach, John & Stacy Schuh

Ushers

Mary Moudry, Dean Vroman, Paul Kirsh, Bob Dolan

Servers

 Josh Soupir(K), Amy Welu (S1), Jacob Welu (S2)

Money Counters

Angie Pool, Greg/Wanda Debbaut, Ron Schmidt, Jane Louwagie

Question of the Week    Sometimes we can see Christ with clear eyes as the disciples did on that mountain. 1. Tell about such a time in your own life. 2. Tell about a time when you felt God was absent, silent, or angry.

 

NEWS FROM ST. MARY’S IN TRACY

PIE SALES will be after the 10:30 a.m. Mass this Sunday, March 7.

 

ST. MARY’S MISSION GROUP MEETING on Tuesday, March 9 at 1:30 p.m. in St. Mary’s Church Hall.

 

THERE IS STILL TIME!!!!  MISSION OF LOVE VALENTINE PROJECT:  Look what each $2.00 given can do – provide corn, beans, rice to feed a family for a week and school supplies, at our Diocesan Mission at San Lucas Toliman in Guatemala. For every $2.00 given, your name goes on a Valentine, in turn a child turns this in for food. Drop your Checks – made out to “Mission of Love” or Cash, in an envelope marked “Mission of Love” along with the your name, into the collection, or at School, or at the Parish Office or give it to Alita Lenertz in Tracy. Your Valentines and gifts will be given to Msgr. Greg Schaffer. What  GREAT ALMSGIVING for lent. Please be generous to the less fortunate.

 

MANY THANKS TO RICH AND MARYANN KRAMER for the donation of the TV for the church hall.

 

PLEASE CONSIDER: We are still in need of a CCW Vice-President. This consists of six meetings a year and then moving up to President next year. It helps to be there as Vice-President so one knows what is going on as President.  If you have any questions, please call Jan LaVoy 629-3633. Thank you!

 

WE WILL HAVE SECOND COLLECTIONS WEEKLY TO PAY OUR DEBTS to the Diocese and for the insurance payment. Please use your “Debt Reduction Envelopes” for this.

 

ALUMINUM CANS FOR NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT for St. Mary’s School can be dropped off in the wagon behind St. Mary’s Church .

 

REMEMBER OUR SHEPHERD OF THE FIELD: He is Fr. Craig A. Timmerman . His address is Church of St. Peter, 307 W. 4th St., Canby, MN 56220. Ordination Date July 2, 2005, Birthday April 16th. Please remember him in your prayers and feel free to send a card to him

 

Mark your calendar;  St. Mary’s Parish Dinner & Raffle on March 28th, Call Jan LaVoy if you have items to donate.  629-3633  Looking for new items.  Also, anyone wishing to make a cash donation toward the purchase of meat and other parish dinner expenses can call the office @ 629-3270 or Keith Schons at 629-4289.  Thank you in advance for your generosity!

 

Liturgical Ministers for Sunday March 14th, 2010

Gifts:

Joe & Rosemary VanKeulen

Lector:

Colene Nydel

Organist:

Shannon Benson

Cantor:

Art Rogers

Ushers/March

Ted Nilius, Dave VanDeWiele, Michael Lenertz, Tom Lenertz

EMHC:

Dick & Sandy Tuszynski, Lota Hannasch, Alita Lenertz, Dave Lenertz

Servers:

Alexis & Abagael Tauer& Nathanael Przybilla

Childrens Liturgy of the Word:  Casey Benson & LuAnn Lessman

 

Please call a sub if you cannot be here.  If you cannot find a sub, please call Fr. Mraz.  Thanks

 

Wednesday Communion Schedule;       March 10th-Louise VanMoer                    March 17th-Heidi Morgan

 

SACRIFICIAL OFFERING FOR LAST WEEK; February 28th, 2010;

Adult Envelopes             $2,126.80                      Debt Reduction  $455.00            Candles             $11.75                                                                                      Earthquake        $411.85             Black & Indian   $20.00

Loose Plate                    $146.00                         Eastern Europe   $13.00              Seminary Aid     $40.00

Youth                            $8.00                            Fuel      $2,073.00                                 

TOTAL                         $2,280.80          Thank you for your generosity!

St.  Mary’s CCW NEWS:

CLEANING;  March     ALL GUILDS Saturday March 20th @ 8:00am

Next Large Function; St. Joseph: - Joan Woodford and Lynn Verlinde

Next Small Functions;  OLF – Elise & Karen Lanoue

 

SUNDAY MASS PIE SALES     -           TODAY-JoAnn Borchert & Betty Van Keulen

 

 

AREA FAITH COMMUNITY LITURGY SCHEDULE:March 1st-7th

MON. March 1st               No Mass

TUES. March 2nd             8:30 AM Mass- St Michael/Milroy

                                                                +Bernard Kirsh

WED. March 3rd               8:30 am  Mass-St. Mary’s/Tracy

                                                                +Don Rolling

THURS. March 4th          8:30 am Mass at Country View/Walnut Grove

                                                                +Alphonse Sykora

                                                8 am – 2 pm Adoration at St. Michael’s/ Milroy

FRI. March 5th                   8:30 am  St. Mary’s Mass/Tracy-School

                                                                +Paul Hannasch

                                                 9 a.m Adoration to 12:30pm Benediction/ Tracy

                                                1:00pm  Mass - O’Brien Court/Tracy

                Way of the Cross: 2 p.m. Tracy, 5:30 p.m. Walnut Grove, 6:30 p.m. Milroy

SAT. March 6th                 8:30 am  St. Paul’s Mass/Walnut Grove

                                                                +Lenny Macht

                                                5:00 PM Confessions before Mass

                                                5:30 PM Mass-St. Paul/Walnut Grove

                                                                +Lorena Eilefson

SUN. March 7th                8:00AM Confessions before Mass

                                                8:30 AM Mass- St Michael/Milroy

                                                                +Joe & Evelyn Dolan

                                                10:30 AM Mass, St. Mary/Tracy

                                                The People of the Area Faith Community

                                                Confessions before & following Mass

NOTE:  Confessions daily prior to weekday masses when held in church.

Pray for safety for all those serving in the military from our families and from our communities especially:  Henry Bernardy, Travis Timmermann, Jessica Lenertz, Ben Schulte, Sam Van Nevel, Martin Hamsa, Travis Davis, Thomas Moudry, Matthew & Daniel Dieter, Troy Baumann, Nathan Bernardy, Rory Matter, Pat Weisbrich, Joe Vogl, Kyle & Cole DeBlieck and Kimberly Varpness Seaton.

Pray for healing for all the sick of the area faith community especially: John Verly, Diane VanDeWiele, Henry Koetje, Joyce Alcorn, Thomas Anderson, Sheila Holland, Stacy Mooney, Jeff Van De Wiele, Steve Krause, Ana Van Kocverden, Steven Baxter, Michelle Lawless, Roch Hannasch,  George Hannasch, Richard Rohlik, John Shosted, Maria Esther Moreno de Alicano, Ron Stadick, Margaret Holt, Mara Goings, Matt Timmermann, Michael Crift, Maria & Bonnie Rodriguez, Sandy Jarmar, Sara Soupir,  Aileen Overlie, Judy Lenertz, Joseph Horner, H.M. Hannasch, Josh & Joe Vogl, Robert Hahn, Greg Gieska, Val Scherer, Lorraine Cooreman, Mary Ann Hannig, Joan Baxter, Sandy Sanders, Jenny May, Rick Karst, Lucille Mickelson, Ray VanDeWiele, Alice Vandendriessche, Eileen Trie, Ken Walling, Theresa Mota, Robin McMath, Pat Hines, Chuck & Pat Mathey, Jessica Van Keulen, Kade Buckert, Joan Hines, Rich Hamsa, Mary Engesser, Helen Peterson, Mary Vandeputte, Brady Buckert & for 3 special intentions.  If you know of some who should be now removed from the sick list, please let the rectory know.

 

Sunday, February 28th , 2010~Second Sunday of Lent

The Roman Catholic Area Faith Community of

St. Mary’s – Tracy, Minnesota

St. Michael’s – Milroy, Minnesota

St. Paul’s – Walnut Grove, Minnesota

Area Faith Community Bulletin on line at www.stmarytracy.org

Fr. Robert Mraz, - fatherbob@iw.net

Father’s Office in Tracy (507) 629-4075, Residence in Walnut Grove (507) 859-2164

Richard Hamsa, Milroy Pastoral Administrator - stmichael@means.net

Office & Residence in Milroy (507) 336-2505

           

 

 

 

 

Church of St. Mary                             Church of St. Michael                        Church of St.  Paul

249  6th St .                                              200 Euclid Ave. P.O. Box 117             600 3rd St. P.O. Box 236

Tracy , MN 56175                                   Milroy , MN 56263                                 Walnut Grove , MN   56180

(507) 629-4075                                      507-336-2505                                         (507) 859-2164

www.stmarytracy.org                          stmichael@means.net                         Administrative Secretary

stmary@iw.net                                     Administration/Rel Education           Nancy Hewitt (507) 859-2375

St. Mary’s School                                Rich Hamsa                                           hewitthn@redred.com        

Juliana Neuman, Principal                   (507) 336-2505                                      

(507) 629-3270                                       stmichael@means.net                         Bookkeeper         

www.stmarysschooltracy.org                                                                            Pat Hansen  (507) 859-2581

stmarys@iw.net                                   Bookkeeper                                                          

Religious Education                            Kami Parker (507) 336-2635 Prayer Network  

for Tracy & Walnut Grove                                                                                 Pam Baumann  (507) 859-2503

Jean Schmidt  (507) 629-3667              NU Diocese Catholic Charities       

saintmaryre@iw.net                             Counseling & Adoptions                   Custodian – Walnut Grove

                                                                Call toll free 1-866-670-5163                Merle Pacholl (507) 859-2627

Secretary & Bookkeeper

(Church & School)                                                                                            

Robin Hauger (507) 629-3270 or         Confessions are before all weekday Masses

507 629-4075                                          & weekends at 5 p.m. on Saturday in Walnut Grove,

saintmary@iw.net                                8 a.m. on Sunday in Milroy & before & after 10:30 am Tracy Mass.

Prayer Network                                  

Lota Hannasch (507) 629-4866           Baptisms: Contact Fr. Mraz or Rich Hamsa to schedule a date

Alita Lenertz (507) 629-4145              

                                                                Marriages: Contact Fr. Mraz or Rich Hamsa 6 months prior

Custodian - Tracy                                to proposed date to begin marriage preparation

Chueyee“Chewy”Her(701)212-9258Hospitalized or sick parishioners contact Fr. Mraz or Rich Hamsa

 

 

UPCOMING  AREA  FAITH  COMMUNITY  EVENTS:

Sun.  Feb. 28    2nd  SUNDAY OF LENT (violet or purple)

                        8:00 a.m.           Confessions at St. Michael’s in Milroy

                        8:30 a.m.           Mass at St. Michael’s in Milroy

                        10:30 a.m.         Mass at St. Mary’s in Tracy

                        Confessions at St. Mary’s in Tracy before and after Mass 

                        9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Confirmation Retreat at St. Mary’s in Tracy

                        5 – 7 p.m.         Chili & Soup Cook-Off at St. Michael’s in Milroy

                                                (Catholic Hearts Work Camp fundraiser)

 

Mon. Mar. 1                              No Mass today  

                        6 – 8 p.m.         Operation Miryam Dinner for young women interested in religious life

                                                            at Holy Redeemer in Renville , MN .

                        7:00 p.m.           St. Michael’s CCW Meeting in Milroy                                                                                                                                                      

Tues. Mar. 2      8:30 a.m.           Mass at St. Michael’s in Milroy

                        6:00 p.m.           4th Degree KC Meeting at P.K. Egan’s in Canby, eat at 6:30 p.m.

                        7:00 p.m.           St. Mary’s Education Committee Meeting (rescheduled)

                                                                                                                                                                       

Wed.  Mar. 3     8:30 a.m.           Mass at St. Mary’s in Tracy

                                                Scrip orders due at St. Mary’s School

 

                                                Religious Education at St. Michael’s in Milroy      

                        6 – 7 p.m.         Gr. K-6 Religious Ed. at St. Michael’s in Milroy

                        7:15-8:30 pm     Gr. 7-12 Religious Ed. at St. Michael’s in Milroy

                                                Religious Education at St. Mary’s in Tracy

                        3:20 – 5 p.m.     Gr. K-4 Religious Ed. at St. Mary’s in Tracy

                        7-8:15 p.m.        Gr. 5-11 Religious Ed. at St. Mary’s in Tracy

                                                                                                                                                                       

Thurs. Mar. 4    8:30 a.m.           Mass at Country View Senior Living in Walnut Grove

                        8 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Eucharistic Adoration at St. Michael’s in Milroy

                        1:00 p.m.           Priests’ Support Group in Bird Island

                        7:00 p.m.           Southwest Men’s Chorus Practice at St. Paul ’s Church in Walnut Grove

                        7:00 p.m.           Area Liturgy Committee Meeting at St. Paul ’s Hall in Walnut Grove

                        March 4 – 7       Frassati Visit for H.S. Jrs. & Srs. at St. Thomas University , St. Paul

                                   

First Friday Mar. 5                   NO MEAT TODAY!

                        8:30 a.m.           School Mass at St. Mary’s in Tracy

                        9 am–12:30 pm  Eucharistic Adoration at St. Mary’s in Tracy

                        12:30 p.m.         Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Mary’s in Tracy

                                                Scrip pick-up day at St. Mary’s School

                        1:00 p.m.           Mass at O’Brien Court in Tracy

                        2:00 p.m.           World Day of Prayer at Tracy Lutheran Church

                        2:00 p.m.          Stations of the Cross at St. Mary’s in Tracy with School Children

                        5:30 p.m.          Stations of the Cross at St. Paul ’s / Walnut Grove

                        6:30 p.m.          Stations of the Cross at St. Michael’s in Milroy

                                                                                                                                               

First Saturday  Mar. 6 

                        8:30 a.m.          First Saturday Mass at St. Paul’s in Walnut Grove

                        5 - 5:25 p.m.      Confessions at St. Paul ’s in Walnut Grove           

                        5:30 p.m.           Mass at St. Paul ’s in Walnut Grove

 

Sun. Mar. 7      3rd   SUNDAY OF LENT (Purple or Violet)  

                        8:00 a.m.           Confessions in Milroy

                        8:30 a.m.           Mass at St. Michael’s in Milroy   

                        10:30 a.m.         Mass at St. Mary’s in Tracy

                                                Confessions before & after Mass in Tracy

                                                Pie Sales after Mass

AREA FAITH COMMUNITY NEWS:

CHILI & SOUP COOK-OFF at St. Michael’s in Milroy, This Sunday Feb. 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. Come and try our local cooks’ recipes and give your taste a treat. This is a fundraiser for Catholic Hearts Work Camp member mission trip.

 

AREA FAITH COMMUNITY LITURGY COMMITTEE MEETING (Rescheduled) this Thurs. Mar. 4 at 7 p.m. in St. Paul ’s Church Hall in Walnut Grove.

 

BISHOP GRACE ASSEMBLY 4TH DEGREE KC MEETING will be this Tuesday, Mar. 2 at P.K. Egans in Canby. Social at 6:00 p.m., Eat at 6:30 p.m.

 

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER will be this Friday, Mar. 5 at 2 p.m. at Tracy Lutheran Church

Please note also the opportunities for Stations of the Cross each Friday of Lent. They will be at 2:00 p.m. at Tracy with the School Students – when school is in session, if there is no school then this will drop out; 5:30 p.m. at Walnut Grove, and 6:30 p.m. in Milroy.  . 

REGION 3 COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN SPRING GATHERING will be on Monday, March 8 at St. Mary’s in Cottonwood . It will begin with 5:30 registration, 6:00 p.m. Mass followed by dinner, 7:45 p.m. Speaker Deacon Zach Peterson on “The Year for Priests” and 8:30 p.m. Coffee, Bars and Social Time. Please mark your calendars.

 

RICE BOWLS FOR OPERATION RICE BOWL are found in the entries of the churches. Put the money you saved from your Lenten fasts and self denials in the bowl and bring it in at the end of lent. This will be used to feed the hungry. If the cardboard bowls run out you can always use one of your own bowls or a jar.

 

WE ARE ACCEPTING DONATIONS FOR EASTER FLOWERS: Put your donation in an envelope, write ‘”Easter Flower” on the envelope along with your name, the name of the church you are donating to, and the names of any whom you are giving the donation in memory of. Drop the envelope in the regular Sunday Collection.

 

The Sunday bulletin,  monthly calendar, last Sunday’s homily and other information are found on ST. MARY’S WEBSITE: www.stmarytracy.org  If you missed Sunday’s Mass feel free to look up the website to find them.

 

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE PART OF A HOME LENTEN STUDY GROUP? We would like to organize home groups to meet weekly during Lent. We have ordered discussion booklets on living the faith called “As I Have Loved You.”. This would be about 5 to 10 people meeting in someone’s home, no meal would be provided except cookies and beverages (no dinners.) The meeting would take about 1 to 1 ½ hours a week. The group would rotate through member’s homes during the 6 weeks of Lent, the host would lead the discussion. The easy step-by step program for discussion is listed in the booklet.  If interested call St Mary’s office 629-4075 or sign up in the back of church.

 

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OFFER SCHOLARSHIP: The Catholic Daughters of the Americas local Court St. Joan of Arc #1291 is offering a $500.00 scholarship to a 2010 graduating Catholic girl who plans to continue her formal education.  She must be a member of Holy Redeemer Parish or any of the adjacent Catholic parishes that do not have a Catholic Daughters Court.  Applications are available at the Holy Redeemer Parish office or from Madonna Cinkle, 1206 Westwood Drive , Marshall , MN 56258 .  Phone 507-532-5895. Complete forms, including letters of recommendations, must be returned to Madonna Cinkle no later than April 15.

 

CANCELLATION OF MASSES AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES RULE OF THUMB:

If the public school cancels school or has a late start in the morning due to bad weather then the weekday mass will also be cancelled. If the public school cancels school for the day or closes early due to weather then the evening religious education classes are automatically cancelled for that evening. If it is dangerous to go out due to below zero cold or newly fallen snow or drifting snow then please be prudent about going out and stay home. Cancellations will be announced on KMHL 1400 AM Radio.

 

THE “RCIA” ADULT CONVERT CLASSES HAVE BEGUN. If you are interested in joining the Catholic Faith, contact Rich Hamsa at St. Michael’s in Milroy for information on times and dates (507) 336-2505 or stmichael@means.net or contact Fr. Bob 507-229-4075 fatherbob@iw.net.

 

WEEKLY INSTRUCTION IN PREPARATION FOR THE NEW TRANSLATION OF THE MASS:   

Second Sunday of Lent

Our readings today speak of listening. Interspersed within the Mass are times of silence, opportunities to listen. These periods are essential as the Word and the Eucharist feed us. It may be difficult at times to enter into this silence. In the liturgy, as in daily life, we need to allow ourselves to rest and to be quiet regardless of the distractions we may encounter within us or around us. Let us take advantage of the quietness of the Lenten liturgy to grow in our ability to listen. 

PRAIRIE HOME HOSPICE ORIENTATION AND TRAINING This orientation & training is for anyone who would like to receive more information about Prairie Home Hospice or to become a hospice patient care volunteer. To become a patient care volunteer with Hospice, you must attend all sessions. Prairie Home Hospice serves patients and  families within a 50 mile radius of Marshall Mondays, March 15th, 22nd, and 29th 6:30pm-9:30pm St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall 1301 South Fourth Street , Marshall . These classes are free.  For more information, please contact the Prairie Home Hospice Office at  537-9247 or info@prairiehomehospice.org

OPERATION MIRYAM DINNER: Hosted by the New Ulm Diocesan Office of Vocations on March 1, 2010 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Holy Redeemer Church in Renville, MN. For young women high school age and older who are open to a religious vocation will be personally invited to pray Evening Prayer and have dinner with Bishop John LeVoir.  Contact St. Margaret McHugh 507-359-2966 or 507-233-5327. Brochures are found in the back of church.

PLEASE SEND ALL BULLETIN INFORMATION TO THE CHURCH OFFICE by Wednesday Morning as Theresa Mota is doing the bulletin and that is when she can come in - e-mail use: stmary@iw.net or call the office 629-4075.

 

VIRTUS training dates – Required for all who work with children and vulnerable adults.  Sat. 3-20-2010  9:30 a.m. in Arlington;          Mon. 4-12-2010  6:30 p.m. in Hutchinson;            Sat. 5-08-2010  6:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s in New Ulm.

FRASSATI VISIT Thurs. Mar. 4th – Sun. Mar. 7th at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul. Led by Sr. Margaret McHugh and Fr. Jeremy Kucera for high school juniors and seniors in looking forward to college and growing in the Catholic Faith. To Register call St. Margaret McHugh or Fr. Craig Timmerman at 507-359-2966. Brochures are found in the back of church.

2010 BISHOP LUCKER LECTURE: Examination of the Recent Trends in the Priesthood, Thurs. March 11, 7:00 p.m. Church of St. Catherine, Redwood Falls, MN (No registration required.) Presenter Fr. William J. Bare, Rector/President St. John Vianney College Seminary, St. Paul, MN.

 

This Sunday, February 28, is Drug and Alcohol Awareness week.  "Pray for our children that they be "Drug-Free and Safe".  We call upon individual families to pray for their children and to teach their children by precept and example the preference of avoiding beverage alcohol and illicit drugs and resisting peer pressures for their use.  We call on our fellow citizens to support public programs that help to instill values in young people that will help them to have drug-and -alcohol-free lives.

 

ST. MARY’S AREA FAITH COMMUNITY SCHOOL:

Congratulations ~ Congratulations to Sammy Lessman of Tracy, this week’s $100 weekly calendar raffle winner.  Thank you for supporting our school!

 

Schwan’s Truckload Fundraiser ~ Thank you to everyone who participated in our Schwan’s truckload sale!  We received a check from Schwan’s for $296.08.  We wouldn’t have been able to raise that amount without everyone’s help.  Thank you!

 

Currie Fish Fry ~ Mark your calendars!  Our  annual Fish Fry will be in Currie at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church on Friday, March 12th from 5 to 7 p.m.  We will be serving bullheads along with a baked potato bar.  Adults are $6, students in K-6 are $3.

 

St. Mary’s Happenings ~ 3/2 Mission Tuesday; 3/3 SCRIP Orders Due; 3/5 Mass at 8:30 a.m. by Grades 1 & 2; 3/5 SCRIP Order Pick-Up; 3/5 Stations of the Cross at 2:00 p.m.

 

ST. MARY’S & ST. PAUL’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS:

Confirmation Retreat, today.  Pray for our Candidates and Sponsors. Sunday:  Feb. 28th

 

Chili and Soup Cook-Off .  Great Food, Great Fun & Great Purpose!                  

Time:  5:00 – 7:00 PM  at St. Michael’s in Milroy                                                 

Come and EAT!  Enjoy many styles and favors from our great Area Cooks.

Free Will Donations will be for Youth going on Mission Trip this summer.

 

 Helping our neighbors March  food item for the food shelf is Canned Soup

 

 On March 14th, Monsignor, Greg Schaeffer, from San Lucas Mission in Guatemala is having a special Mass at 2:00 PM  with Bishop LaVoir in Milroy, at St. Michael’s to celebrate his 50th anniversary of priesthood.  We are looking for help in the Choir.  If you would be interested in helping please call the office 629-3667 and talk to Jean.  Everyone is invited for Mass and lunch following as well as EVERYONE is invited to join the choir!!!

 

Extra food left from our Frozen Food Fundraiser- Contact Rel Ed. office if interested – 629-3667 (Jean)

Reg. French Fries - $5.00 (5 lbs.)                                                6 ct. Pepperoni Pizza  - $10.00

Loose Hash Browns - $5.00 (3 lbs)                                              6 ct. Supreme Pizza - $10.00

Tator Tots - $6.00 ( 5 lbs)

Seasoned Wedges potatoes - $7.00 (5 lbs)

Stir Fry Veg. - $5.00 (2 lbs)

Choc. Chip Cookies – $11.00 (48 ct)Macadamia & Peanut Butter cookies also available after March 11th

 

NEWS FROM ST. PAUL’S IN WALNUT GROVE:

MINISTRIES  FOR  MARCH  6 , 2010,         

LECTOR:   Marianne Boerboom 

SERVERS:  Derick Ourada

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTER OF THE COMMUNION:   Dave Doubler, Leo Theisen,  Pat Hansen
PRESENTATION OF GIFTS:    George & Kris Landuyt
USHERS FOR  FEBRUARY,  2010:    Harry Hewitt, Leo Theisen

LION’S CLUB:     March 11:       Kris Landuyt, Kathy Plaetz, Crystal Knakmuhs, Carrie Kleven

 

SACRIFICIAL GIVING FOR THE WEEK OF  FEBRUARY 20 , 2010

Adult   $283.00,  Plate  $28.00,  Eastern Europe  $73.00,  Black &  Indian Mission  $74.75,  Mission of Love  $10.00,

Christmas  $25.00,   TOTAL  $493.75

 

FIRST SATURDAY MASS, this Saturday March 6 at 8:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Church, Walnut Grove

 

SPRING LUNCHEON ~ It was decided at the CCW meeting last week that the Spring Luncheon will be held on April 11, 2010. 

We will use the same menu as last year and serve from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.  Please mark your calendars and volunteer to help

when the signup sheets are out in a few weeks.  We need everyone to help in some area.  This is a PARISH fundraiser!

 

DURING HEATING SEASON – WEEKDAY MASS WILL BE HELD IN THE SACRISTY to make use of the “free heat” from the boiler below. Enter by the office door.

 

SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA MEN’S CHORUS PRACTICE Thurs. Mar. 4 at 7:00 p.m. in St. Paul’s Church.

 

AREA FAITH COMMUNITY LITURGY MEETING (Rescheduled) Thurs. Mar. 4 at 7:00 p.m. in St. Paul’s Hall.

 

OUR  NEW CCW SHEPHERD OF THE FIELD is Fr. Eugene Hackert ~his  address is 18906 US Highway 14,  New Ulm,

 MN 56073-4149.   We are encouraged to send him greetings on special occasions and holidays and remember him in our prayers.

His ordination anniversary is  June 2 , 1951 and his birthday is February 15.

 

StMichaelNEWS FROM ST. MICHAEL’S  IN MILROY

Interested in Becoming a Catholic?      This month some “Inquirers” are beginning Step 1 in the RCIA process – the Period of the Pre-Catechumenate or Inquiry.  Anyone unbaptized or baptized in another faith tradition who would like to learn more about the faith tradition of the Catholic Church can contact Rich Hamsa at 507-336-2505 who will set up an initial interview.

Feb 28

5:00-7:00pm, Mission Trip Chili & Soup Cook-Off, St. Michael’s Cafeteria

Mar 1

7:00pm  CCW Meeting in the cafeteria

Mar 3

6:00pm,Religion Classes K-6
7:15pm, Gr 7-9;  Gr. 12

Mar 5

6:30pm,  Stations of the Cross

Mar 8

5:30pm, CCW Spring Gathering at St. Mary’s in Cottonwoord;  Mass, dinner, speaker

Mar 14

8:30am Sunday Mass as usual

2:00pm Special Mass at St. Michael’s with Bishop LeVoir & Msgr. Greg Schaffer followed by a fundraising dinner for the San Lucas Toliman diocesan mission in Guatemala.  The CCW will be serving  sandwiches  right after Mass.

Friday Evening Lenten Stations of the Cross    is a powerful way to contemplate, and enter into, the mystery of Jesus' gift of himself to us. Stations are every Friday evening at 6:30pm at St. Michael’s.

 

CCW Spring Gathering  March 8, Cottonwood   Mass at 6:00pm, followed by a dinner and speaker.  Call Anne Soupir, 336-2337, if interested in carpooling.


CCW Chair & Vice-Chair Needed  The changing of the guard is in June, 2010.  The officers hope to line someone ahead of time to help prepare the persons to take an active part.  Is it time for you to serve?  If you like working with other ladies of the parish this is a wonderful opportunity.

Medugorje Pilgrimages in March & April Marge Zeug announces that Stephanie Percic will be leading a pilgrimage from March 29-April 6 and from April 8- April 17.  This can be a life-changing experience.  Call Marge, 336-2425, for more information and for reservations.

Lucan 1st Responders Breakfast March 7th 9:00-Noon
  Eggbake, fruit, rolls, juice, coffee served at the Lucan community center. Free will offering.

What Is Catholic Stewardship?      The mission and ministries of the Church require the personal participation in and financial support of the Catholic people. Stewardship is a way of life, and not simply a program of church support.  What is one thing it takes for a Catholic parish to be a good stewardship parish?  Communities known for the vitality of their faith and for the quality of their service to people in need invariably inspire others to participate in their ministries and to be generous in their financial support

St. Michael’s Stewardship Report (Envelopes, checks,

Sunday Offertory: Feb 21, 2010

loose plate, other)

$1,118.55

Year-to-date as of Feb 21,  2010

$39,350.50

Needed each week for budget

$1,700.00

Year-to-date:  + or  (Behind budget)

(-$5,744.44)

Other Revenues

 

CCW dues:  20.00  CCW Feb 14 Breakfast: $10.00
Collection for Churches in Central & Eastern Euriope:  $381.85;   Collection for Black & Indian Missions: $227.00      Mission Trip Sale of Rolls:  $157.00

Thank you for your stewardship offering.        May God bless your generosity!!

Altar Servers Will Be Needed
   Any students who will be entering 5th grade or older is invited to become an altar server for Sunday Mass.  Training is provided and servers are teamed up with experienced, usually older servers.  Please notify  Cheryl Lanoue, 336-2232, if interested.

 

For Sunday, March 7

Gifts

Tim & Suzanne Zwach family

Lector

Bob Dolan

Organist

Carole Snyder

Cantor

Jean Schmidt

EMHC

Becky Lanoue, George Lanoue, Bill & Denise Delaney, Ron Courdon, Peggy Dolan

Servers

Taylor Welu (K),  Josh Leach (S1), Paulina Leach (S2)

Money Counters

Angie Pool, Greg/Wanda Debbaut, Ron Schmidt, Jane Louwagie

 

Question of the Week:     Sometimes we can see Christ with clear eyes as the disciples did on that mountain. 1. Tell about such a time in your own life. 2. Tell about a time when you felt God was absent, silent,  or angry.

 

March 14  2:00pm Mass of Thanksgiving & CCW Dinner at St. Michael’s ~ Monsignor Gregory Schaffer’s 50th Anniversary to the Priesthood       Bishop John LeVoir will be joining Msgr. Schaffer for this Mass.  This year Fr. Greg Schaffer celebrates his 77th year of life and his 50th anniversary of being a priest.  There are three celebrations scheduled in Minnesota and one of them is here at St. Michael’s.  Please come  if you can. All the CCW circles are asked to help with the dinner.  EVERYONE is invited to be a part of the choir.

NEWS FROM ST. MARY’S IN TRACY

ST. MARY’S EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING (rescheduled): Tuesday, March 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center.

PIE SALES will be after the 10:30 a.m. Mass next Sunday, March 7.

 

PLEASE PICK UP YOUR RAFFLE TICKETS for the March 28 Church dinner, found in the back of church.

 

MISSION OF LOVE VALENTINE PROJECT IN FEBRUARY:  Look what each $2.00 given can do – provide corn, beans, rice to feed a family for a week and school supplies, at our Diocesan Mission at San Lucas Toliman in Guatemala. For every $2.00 given, your name goes on a Valentine, in turn a child turns this in for food. Drop your Checks – made out to “Mission of Love” or Cash, in an envelope marked “Mission of Love” along with the your name, into the collection, or at School, or at the Parish Office or give it to Alita Lenertz in Tracy. Your Valentines and gift will be given to Msgr. Greg Schaffer. What  GREAT ALMSGIVING for lent. Please be generous to the less fortunate.

 

PLEASE CONSIDER: We are still in need of a CCW Vice-President. This consists of six meetings a year and then moving up to President next year. It helps to be there as Vice-President so one knows what is gong on as President.  If you have any questions, please call Jan LaVoy 62