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This Week’s Mass & Activities Schedule at Holy Monday, Dec. 24 2 Sam 7:1-5, 8-16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79 10:00 am Mass ~ Steve Kath Oak Crossing 5:00 pm Mass ††Zurn & Gravelle Family Church 9:30 pm Musical Prelude Church 10:00 pm Mass ††Richard & Donna McGee Church Tuesday, Dec. 25 Is 62:11-12; Ps97:1, 6, 11-12; Titus 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 9:00 am Mass † Chad Jutz Chapel Wednesday, Dec. 26 Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3-6, 8, 17; Matt 10:17-22 9:00 am Communion Service Chapel Thursday, Dec. 27 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1-8 7:00 am Communion Service Chapel 7:30 am Aerobics St. John’s 9:00 am Cursillo Group Conference Rm 5:00 pm Wedding Rehearsal Church Friday, Dec. 28 1 Jn 1:5 -- 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7-8; Matt 2:13-18 10:00 am Mass ††Al & Rose Bleninger Oak Crossing 1:15 pm Mass † Steve Kinnunen Emmanuel NH 5:00 pm Wedding Dorff/Matter Church Saturday, Dec. 29 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-6; Lk 2:22-35 5:00 pm Mass † Charles Sernett Church Sunday, Dec.30 Sir 3:2-7, 12-14; Ps 128:1-5; Col 3:12-21; Lk 2:22-40 9:00 am Mass ~ For the Parish Church 11:00 am Mass †† Ray Olk Jr.& Sr Church Please remember these members of the armed services in your prayers as they continue to protect our country. Eric Swenson Christopher Ewanika J o s e p h H u e b s c h A l e c B u r n s i d e I I C o r e y C a s s a v a n t N i c h o l a s G r u n d y s o n R o s s P e d e r s o n M a t t h e w M i l l e r J e s s e Z i e g l e r J a s o n P a u l s o n J u s t i n P a v e k A n d r e w J u s t PRAYER T y l e r W i c k u m Jerry Seegebarth J a m e s M c D a n i e l S t e p h e n G r a h a m COR- Stewardship of Treasure Last week we received: Adult Envelopes $ 11,704.50 Adult Online Giving $ 2,405.80 $ 14,110.30 Amount Needed $15,000.00 Short $ 889.70 Loose Checks $ 548.10 Visitor Checks $ 60.00 Community Fund $ 460.00 Building Fund $ 92.00 YTD Actual $ 344,865.15 YTD Budgeted $ 375,000.00 Short - $ 30,134.85 Thank you for your generosity!! ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Our children’s good deeds were: ♥ told mom and dad I loved them ♥ gave a gift to a needy child Janet Maier Paul Eidenschink Dwight Teiken Sr. Kathleen McGeary Jane Arneson The Gospel today tells of the Virgin Mary, pregnant herself, hurrying off to help her cousin Elizabeth. The model of good stewardship, she who had given herself to bear the Savior gave her time and love to others as well. NOTES TO NOTE: A NOTE ABOUT ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT ON WEDNESDAYS: We all know how unfortunate the senseless school shootings all around our country are. We here at Holy Rosary always need to be concerned with the safety of our students during the school day. In light of all that has happened, most particularly the events on Newtown, Connecticut, we need to make a few changes in regard to our people coming and going from the Adoration Chapel on Wednesdays. We ask that the sign in be done at the school office window. The school staff will then open the doors for those attending adoration. We are sorry for any inconvenience that it might cause but in the interest of safety we need to be vigilant. Thanks so much for your cooperation. SOME CHANGES FOR THIS WEEK ONLY: The Parish Offices close on Monday at noon and reopen on Thursday at 8:00 A.M. There will not be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Wednesday this week. There will be Communion Services on Wednesday (9:00 A.M.) and Thursday (7:00 P.M.). THE PARISH EXTENDS ITS SYMPATHY to: Phyllis Torgerson and family on the death of her husband, THOMAS TORGERSON, whose funeral was on Friday here at Holy Rosary and to Ray Windschitl on the death of his brother RICHARD WINDSCHITL, whose funeral was on Friday at Holy Rosary in Mankato. May they rest in the peace of Christ! Please remember those who have asked for our prayers: George Maruska Ben Braun Joan Zeman Donna Wyatt Maurice Eder Serene Flanagan Lydia Alice Emmel Donna Winston Jim Huebsch Stephanie VanDamme Liturgical Ministers 5:00 pm Altar Servers Jon Stone Matthew Tokbkin Announcer Odelia Tietz Reader 1 Joy Stone Reader 2 Lanny Sweeney Music Alison Schumacher Shawna Grierson Eucharistic Minister Team Janelle Erickson Usher Team Tom Spry Greeters Jerry and Karen Bursaw Jon and Chris Burnside Sacristan Mary Elton 9:00 am Altar Servers Wade Singer Need Sub Announcer Mary Schutz Reader 1 Jerry Schutz Reader 2 Jeff Norby Music Susan Champa Eucharistic Ministers Team Linda Schons Usher Team Mike Guetter Greeters Lori Lindquist family Chris Bergen family Mike & Brenda Eidenschink Sacristan Mary Hager 11:00 am Altar Servers Sam Spry Gabe Anderson Announcer Kay Fulp Reader 1 Wendy Spry Reader 2 Bobbi Bryngelson Music Voice of Truth Eucharistic Minister Team Barb Veronen Usher Team John Vaida Greeters Howard & Eileen Mooney Keith & Paula Zitzow Bob & Tami Heimark Sacristan Steve Champa Pastoral Associate “Sharings” MINISTERS FOR THE MASSES AT CHRISTMAS: As Christmas draws near we need to schedule ministers for the various Christmas Liturgies. We have sign-up sheets at the Lake Avenue entrance of the Church. Please consider helping with those ministries by signing up. Lectors… Please pick up your Year C Workbook for Lectors located on the counter in the sacristy. Your will need this resource when preparing for your weekend readings. Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) ...RCIA sessions are held on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 –8:15 p.m. in the Fireplace Room. Note: NO RCIA on December 25 and January 1. For further information, contact the Parish Office at 847-1393 or Carol Foltz at 847-6705(H). Infant Baptism Preparation… Next session is scheduled for Thursday, January 17 from 7:00 – 8:15 p.m. in the Holy Family Room. If you are planning to present your child for Baptism, please contact the Parish Office (847-1393) before January 15. Whenever possible, try to have both parents attend the preparation session. Youth Ministry News Ever since I have left the academic world, I find myself daydreaming about those days. There are, on special occasions, opportunities where I will be able to share these thoughts with those that helped me make them…my classmates. I love being able to gather with them and reminisce about the glorious times we had together. If you can imagine a bunch of guys congregating around a table to discuss the most embarrassing sports moments, the glory stories, and the moments of failure…that was us. To this day, we still critique each other on how we were back then; we even bring up specific moments we would change (maybe, just maybe, we would have gotten a different result). When I think about all those memories that I was able to form with my friends I tend to forget about some of the harder ones until sometime reminds me of them. During my senior year, our basketball team went to Red Lake (mid January – mid February) to play. We were given specific instructions on how to behave and what to expect there. When we arrived, a man named Derrick greeted us; he was the school police officer and was very courteous to us visitors. While the other squads were preparing to play, I sat and talked with him for some time. He was a joyful man and loved what he did; I even joked around with him, which was fun. After the game I said goodbye, got on the bus, and we drove away. On March 21, 2005 I heard about a school shooting in Red Lake. My coach called me into his office and told me about it, and later on I heard that Derrick was one of the people who fell slain to the killer’s bullets; that was tough for me to comprehend. What senseless killing and what evil just occurred. Many questions circulated throughout my head and they still remain unanswered today…God where were you? Faith Formation News No classes December 20-January 5 Classes Resume: January 6—Confirmation Mass & class January 9—Preschool—Grade 9 -by Brady Borslien A very happy and blessed New Year to all. Faith Formation Staff Attention Families There will not be Liturgy of the Word for Children at the 9:00 am Mass next Sunday, December 30 due to the Christmas holiday. Thanks for your understanding and Merry Christmas! On December 14, 2012 another of many school shooting took place. Innocent lives were taken and people are left trying to make sense of it all. Just like everyone else, my heart broke when I heart about this. Flashbacks to my time in high school arose, and I couldn’t believe that this happened again…God where were you? Why are these evil things happening? If you recall the readings from the weekend (on Gaudete (Rejoice) Sunday), the people were asking John what must they do. I think those same questions are arising in us today, especially now in the face of such evil. My brothers and sisters, this evil has been around for some time and it has taken many forms and it will continue to be present with us. What we have to do is fight back against it. We need to become a people of prayer; we know the story and we know the outcome. The light has defeated the darkness and darkness shall NEVER reign. I want to leave you with a quote from Gov. Mike Huckabee. Please continue to pray for all those who lost their lives in Newtown and also for Adam Lanza. +JMJ+ “We’ve escorted Him(God) out of our culture And we have marched Him off the public square. As soon as the tragedy unfolded though, I think God showed up. He showed up in the lives of the teachers who put themselves in front of a gunman to protect their kids, in policemen who entered the school unknown to if they would be met with a barrage of bullets, He showed up in the form of tears and hugs from friends and family members, He showed up in the overflowed churches, and He even showed up at the White House where the President invoked His name by quoting from His book.”
Holy Rosary Catholic Community Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Year End Gift Opportunities This is the time of year when many people consider offering charitable contributions to their favorite charities. We hope that you consider Holy Rosary Catholic Community as one of your favorites. Here are a few ideas to help maximize the benefits of your giving for you and our parish. Christmas Envelopes There is a Christmas envelope in your December packet. We hope that you will maintain your regular weekly support along with offering a special Christmas contribution. Please give generously. Our annual operating budget is based on using both envelopes. Electronic Funds Transfer Please consider using our automatic giving process through our EFT program. Automatic deductions will be taken from your checking, savings or credit union account on the 1 st and the 15 th of each month. You don’t have to worry about writing a check – it’s all done electronically! Forms are available in the parish office. Stock Contributions Appreciated stock is a great way to make a contribution AND perhaps maximize your tax benefit. You may eliminate substantial taxes on capital gains realized between the date you purchased the stock and the date of the contribution. Employer Matching Funds You may wish to consult with your employer to determine how a matching gift can double the value of your contribution to our parish or one of our specific ministries. “Moving Forward In Faith” Capital Campaign We have created a special capital campaign account separate from our regular operating fund. If you would like to offer an initial contribution to the campaign to help jumpstart our efforts we welcome your support. Need Help Structuring A Contribution? If you need help structuring a year-end contribution please contact me in our parish office (847-1393) and I will be happy to provide the appropriate resources you may need to complete your gift. Thank you and God bless you for remembering Holy Rosary Catholic Community in your year-end charitable giving plans! Monsignor Timothy McGee
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