PASTOR’S CORNER

Summer time in the RSP CC – This week is perhaps the first week that things are rather unscheduled. Save for a few meetings, there will not be the rush of activity that has been happening in the past few weeks—for which I give thanks to God! These past few weeks have been good in these sense that after the fourth of July holiday, Father Cletus and I have been diving in head first with different groups and committees, getting to know the three parishes. I have been meeting with the various ministries and staff members over the past few months to better understand how things work and what COULD be areas of collaboration for our Rich Spring Prairie Catholic Community. In the coming weeks and months I will be sharing with you the fruits of these conversations. I have truly been edified by what is going on in each parish and with a strong sense of what needs to continue to make each parish strong and vital, while at the same time where would be good to bring things together.

One of the first areas of collaboration that each Parish Council has identified is Youth Ministry. I fully support this initiative to bring the Youth Ministry programs together since many of our young people attend school in the ROCORI District. Sandee Kremers is working hard to develop a plan that will incorporate each parish and be open to all youth, no matter where they go to school or what parish they belong to. Please read the Youth Ministry column in the Community Pages of this bulletin.

Your input and feedback – I have asked the Parish Councils to meet more regularly during this initial period of transition. I encourage you to speak with members of your Parish Council with your impressions of how the RSP CC is going—especially the good things! These first weeks certainly have been filled with many moments of grace, but there are also some areas of growth as well. Please be charitable with any comments or questions you may have. Please know that I do not read unsigned letters just as I cannot respond to messages with no return numbers. I simply do not have the energy to answer things of which people are not willing to take ownership.

Rich Spring Prairie Catholic Community

JULY 16, 2017—FIFTHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

CHURCH OF SAINTS PETER AND PAUL - CHURCH OF SAINT BONIFACE - CHURCH OF SAINT JAMES

Assumption Community

Saint Boniface School

Saints Peter & Paul School

Fifteenth Sunday of the Year – Our readings this weekend invite us to consider how much time and energy we place into our relationship with God. The fields of our lives require as much preparation and maintenance as the fields of our local farms. Do we want to have an abundant harvest or are we willing to accept whatever decides to grow? Do we even care if anything grows at all? I invite you this week to examine your calendar for the coming week, and see what time you have dedicated for this important task of maintaining your relationship with the Creator of all.

Mea Culpa – Last weekend in the bulletin I said that Saint Benedict’s Monastery did not have any professions this year—how wrong I was! Sister Tamra Thomas, OSB, made her perpetual profession on July 11 and Sister Bridgette Powers, OSB, made her first profession. Please continue your prayers for the Sister and Monks of the local Benedictine communities.

Pope Francis Quote of the week

"It's up to us to become good soil without thorns or stones, but tilled and cultivated with care, so that it can bring forth good fruit for us and for our brothers and sisters."

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MASS SCHEDULE Saturday, July 15 4:00 PM - Saints Peter & Paul Reconciliation 4:30 PM - Saint Boniface Reconciliation 5:00 PM - Saints Peter & Paul, †Lloyd Loehlein 5:30 PM - Saint Boniface, †Denise Plantenberg 7:15 PM - Saint James Reconciliation 7:30 PM - Saint James, For the Parish

Sunday, July 16 8:00 AM - Saint Boniface, †Edward Fink 8:15 AM - Saint James Reconciliation 8:30 AM - Saint James, †Ethel Leither 10:00 AM - Saints Peter & Paul, †Eileen Wenner 10:30 AM - Saint Boniface, †Mildred Eisenschenk 1:00 PM - Saint Boniface (Spanish) 5:30 PM - Saints Peter & Paul, For the Parish

Monday, July 17 8:00 AM - Saints Peter & Paul, For the Parish - FM 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM - Saints Peter & Paul Adoration 8:00 AM - Saint Boniface, †Esther Brinker -FC 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saint Boniface Adoration

Tuesday July 18 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM - Saints Peter & Paul Adoration 8:00 AM - Saint Boniface, †Gerald Meyer - FC 9:00 AM - Saint James, †Clarence Dingmann - FM

Wednesday, July 19 8:00 AM - Saints Peter & Paul, †Bernadine Meyer - FM 8:00 AM - Saint Boniface, †Irene Hemmesch - FC

Thursday, July 20 8:00 AM - Saint Boniface, †Hubert Schmitt - FC 9:00 AM - Saint James, L&D Saint James Society - FM 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM - Saint James Adoration

Friday, July 21 8:00 AM - Saints Peter & Paul, For the Parish - FM 8:00 AM - Saint Boniface, †John J. Schutz - FC

Saturday, July 22 4:00 PM - Saints Peter & Paul Reconciliation 4:30 PM - Saint Boniface Reconciliation 5:00 PM - Saints Peter & Paul, - FC Walter & Jeanette Schwindel, 60 Yr Anniv Donald & Eileen Thomes, 55 Yr Anniv 5:30 PM - Saint Boniface, †David Brix - FM 7:15 PM - Saint James Reconciliation 7:30 PM - Saint James, †Elmer & †Marcy Schleper - FM

Sunday, July 23 8:00 AM - Saint Boniface, †Mitch Anderson - FN 8:15 AM - Saint James Reconciliation 8:30 AM - Saint James, For the Parish - FC 10:00 AM - Saints Peter & Paul, For the Parish - FM 10:30 AM - Saint Boniface, †Norma Soschnik - FC 1:00 PM - Saint Boniface (Spanish) - FE Fr. Cletus - FC, Fr. Matthew - FM, Fr. Efrain - FE Fr. Nicholas - FN

Readings for the Week of July 16, 2017 Sun: Is 55:10-11/Ps 65:10-14/Rom 8:18-23/ Mt 13:1-23 or 13:1-9 Mon: Ex 1:8-14, 22/Ps 124:1b-8/Mt 10:34–11:1 Tue: Ex 2:1-15a/Ps 69:3, 14, 30-31, 33-34/ Mt 11:20-24 Wed: Ex 3:1-6, 9-12/Ps 103:1b-4, 6-7/Mt 11:25-27 Thu: Ex 3:13-20/Ps 105:1, 5, 8-9, 24-27/ Mt 11:28-30 Fri: Ex 11:10–12:14/Ps 116:12-13, 15, 16bc-18/ Mt 12:1-8 Sat: Sg 3:1-4b or 2 Cor 5:14-17/Ps 63:2-6, 8-9/ Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 Next Wis 12:13, 16-19/Ps 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16/ Sun: Rom 8:26-27/Mt 13:24-43

Prayer Requests

Allen Backes, Neil Bechtold, Ben Bernard, Norman Blasius, Richard Braegelman,

Richard Depa, Kay Donabauer, Eileen Dingmann, Juletta Dingmann, Marcella Dingmann,

Alice Drontle, Richard Drontle, Betty Ehresmann, Theresa Ehresmann, Joe Froehle,

Gilbert Hagemeier, Sue Hammer, Annette Heinen, Mardell Hendricks, Mary Ann Henrich,

Margaret Janssen, Edmund Jonas, James Johannes, Cheryl Kammermeier, Doug Koslowski,

J.J. Laverne, Linda Liebl, Liam Current Mary, Mary Ann Moser Maus, Werner Maus,

Jackie (Holthaus) Mueller, Dennis Nack, Diane Nieboldte, Darlene Niewind, Myrna O’Neil,

Ralph Resseman, Mary Roettger, Virgil Roering, Dennis Rooney, Cynthia Rothstein, JoAnn Rothstein, Melvin Rothstein,

Larry Ruegemer, Norbert Schueller, Norb Silvers, Carol Spoden, Jill Spoden, Linda Strub,

Jerome Torborg, Ralph Vogt, Cindy Weeres, Joan Weeres, Joan Willenbring, Leona Willenbring

and all ill or suffering If you know of anyone in need of a visit, like Home Bound,

Hospital, Retirement Home, etc., call Deacon Jerry 320-774-7291, Renee Theis 320-597-2749,

Deacon Larry 320-685-3280-Ext 601, Renee Buerman, 320-685-4335 or your Parish Office

Bulletin Deadline – is Tuesday at Noon. Send all items to bulletin@rspcatholic.com

Bulletins – As of July 2, the weekly bulletins have been placed on www.rspcatholic.com/bulletins. If you select the bulletin on SSPPR.com or stboniface.com, it will automatically take you to the new website where you can select the bulletin that you want.

Community News

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Pastor: Fr. Matthew Luft, OSB pastor@rspcatholic.com Parochial Vicar: Fr. Cletus Connors, OSB fathercletus@rspcatholic.com Deacon: Larry Sell, deaconlarry@rspcatholic.com Deacon: Jerry Theis, 329-774-7291 deaconJerry@ssppr.com Priest Emergency Line: 320-685-8512

Area Events Jul 27: Blood Drive, 1 - 7 PM, Saint Boniface Church Jul 27: 49th Anniversary of Humanae Vitae, 7 PM, Assumption Church, Morris Aug 6: Annual Summer Festival, 10:30 AM Polka Mass, Church of Seven Dolors, Albany Aug 6 & 10: Music of Light & Life rehearsals, 6 PM, Avon Community Church Aug 10-13: Benedictine Live-in, Thu, 7 PM - Sun, 2 PM, contact Sister Lisa Rose at 320-363-7180 or lrose@csbsju.edu Aug 13: Music of Light & Life, 5:30 PM, Avon Lake Wobegon Band Shell, Bring blankets & chairs Aug 15: Fatima, 100 Years After, 7 PM Rosary, Talk at 7:30 PM, Church of St. Michael, Spring Hill

A Marriage Encounter Weekend – allows a husband

Celebrate Natural Family Planning (NFP) – Awareness Week July 23-29! This year’s theme is, “It’s time! Say “Yes” to God’s plan for married love. Take this opportunity to learn about NFP and God's plan for married love. For more information contact Sheila Reineke at 320-258-7609 or sreineke@gw.stcdio.org

Trustees Tucker Plantenberg Jan Jahnke Youth Ministries Sandee Kremers youthministry@rspcatholic.com School Principal Jacqueline Walz Jwalz@ssppr.com Faith Formation Teri Krowka-Ansberry tkrowka@ssppr.com Ext 7 Liturgical Ministries Bonnie Spohn-Schmaltz bspohnschmaltz@gmail.com 320-266-6430 Music Director Julene Faber-Andrusick Jfaberandrusick@ssppr.com or Parish Office Office Manager Deb Lampert dlampert@ssppr.com Ext 6 Maintenance Joe Willenbring Parish Admin Assistant Ken Oksendahl bulletin@rspcatholic.com or koksendahl@ssppr.com Parish Council Jill Thielen Finance Council Jerry Voit Prayer Line Deacon Jerry deaconjerry@rspcatholic.com

Contacts for Saints Peter & Paul

110 Central Ave N. PO Box 69, Richmond, MN 56368 Parish Office: 320-597-2575 School: 320-597-2565 Church Website: SSPPR.com

Trustees Kay Coapstick 685-4520 Paula Schleppenbach Pastoral Leadership Team Ext 602 Sandee Kremers youthministry@stboniface.com TBD Lead Custodian maintenance@stbonifac.com School Sr. Sharon Waldoch, SSND Schooloffice@stboniface.com Ext 701 Denise Scepaniak schooloffice@stboniface.com Ext 700 Discipleship Formation Sherry Braegelman Discipleship@stboniface.com Ext 604 Liturgical Ministries Julie Ludwig litmusic@stboniface.com Ext 603 Lisa Drontle, Principle Organist & Pianist 250-5846 Latino Ministries Fr. Efrain Rosado, OSB Maria Dominguez, latino@stboniface.com Ext 608 Stewardship/Finance Merrilee Stang stewardship@stboniface.com Ext 606 Leadership Councils Parish Council Lisa Narloch Finance Council Amy Fredin 685-4073 School Board Mike Dockendorf 685-4418 Prayer Line Renee Buerman 685-4335

Contacts for Saint Boniface

501 Main Street, Cold Spring, MN 56320 Phone: 320-685-3280 Fax: 320-685-7792 School: 320-685-3541 Church Website: www.stboniface.com

Trustees Roger Bechtold Ralph Leither Bookkeeper Sandy Hansen sandymhansen@outlook.com 320-685-8774 Youth Ministries Sandee Kremers youthministry@rspcatholic.com Ext 602 Faith Formation TBD Liturgical Ministries Melanie Froehle fmbdfroehle@gmail.com 320-685-8783 Maintenance Ralph Leither Mass Intentions Marlene Dingmann 320-248-0544 or 320-685-8997

Contacts for Saint James

25042 County Rd 2, Cold Spring, MN 56320 Rectory Phone: 320-685-3479 Church Website: stjames.stclouddiocese.net

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Community News

The Justice and Charity Social Ministry – THANK YOU for those who have been able to donate and provide support for those in need in our community. The generosity that has

been extended and received is truly a blessing for all. It is asked that you continue to discern for this giving support and to pray for those in need.

The Coin Box – at Saints Peter & Paul "IN GIVING- WE RECEIVE" is for those children in Haiti who were affected by the natural disasters and education. Please consider helping.

JCSM Mission – With God's Love, we embody the works of the Church with charity and justice by helping those in need.

Hero Central – Discover your STRENGTH in God! Vacation Bible School is July 31 - Aug 4 from 9 AM to 12:00 PM. The cost is $30 per participant. VBS is for children 3 years old (must be potty trained) to going into Grade 5. Students Grade 6 and older are welcome to volunteer to help with VBS, contact Sandee Kremers if interested. There are many different “jobs” available. Permission slips are online and on the Youth Ministry Table. Registrations forms on due by July 14, no exceptions! See you there!

SOS 2017 – YOU MAY STILL SIGN UP! Summer of Service is a program for those going into Grade 6 to Seniors who would like to serve our local community and have some fun with their friends too. The dates for SOS are July 12, 19, 26, Aug 2 & 9. The time is from 1:30 PM to 4:15 PM. (The starting time may vary due to the FUN stuff - this will be communicated as we go!) Cost is $40 which includes t-shirt, activity fees, snacks and bus rides. Permission slips may be found online and on the Youth Ministry table.

Twins VS Tigers Game 2017 – is Sun, July 23. We will leave Saint Boniface at 11:00 AM and return at 6:00 PM. Cost is $45 for admission and the bus ride. Permission slips are due on or before July 17. There are only 23 tickets available - we have great seats - Section S, rows 6-8.

Valleyfair 2017 – We will be going to Valleyfair, Tue, Aug 8. We will be leaving at 9:00 AM from the Saint Boniface parking lot and will return at approximately 7:00 PM. Cost is $45 which includes admission ticket and bus ride. If you want to eat at the park or buy merchandise, you will need to bring spending money OR you can bring food on the bus. Admission includes the water park. Permission slips due on or before Aug 4.

Youth Ministry Sandee Kremers, Dir

Rich Spring Prairie Community News

Job Opening Lead Custodian – Church of Saint Boniface. Contact Sister Sharon (ext. 701) or Sandee Kremers, ext. 602 if interested.

Administrative Assistant Parish Office – Please send or drop off a resume and application at the Saint Boniface Parish Office. Attention to Merrilee Stang or Sandee Kremers.

One area of concern which has been raised in the Parish Council meetings in each parish is how you support your parish when attending Mass at a different parish.

First, if you have signed up for ACH (monthly automatic withdrawal program) with your parish, you have no need to be concerned whether or not your offering is being received. Your Parish Office works with their bank to make the monthly transfer. This is the easiest and best way to make sure your parish continues to receive your offering to God of your first fruits.

Second, please use your parish envelopes. You can place your parish envelope in the basket wherever you attend Mass, and your envelope will be delivered to your parish on Monday morning to be counted and recorded. This has already been happening in the member parishes of the Rich Spring Prairie Catholic Community, as well as with other surrounding parishes. The Administrative Assistants and bookkeepers are already in the habit of sending on your envelopes.

Third, you can use a check in the basket. Please make the check out to the parish for which you would like your contribution to be given. If you attend Mass at Saints Peter and Paul, and make your offering by check made out to Saint James, we will send the check to Jacobs Prairie along with the envelopes.

Fourth, any cash offerings remain in the parish where they are given.

Thank you for your support of your parish. The member parishes of the Rich Spring Prairie Catholic Community strive to be the best stewards of the gifts that you offer to the God who has blessed us all so generously.

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Church of Saints Peter & Paul

Ministry Schedule Saturday, July 22, 5:00 PM Servers: Hayden Prill, Rose Wenner Lector: Helen Prill E.Ministers: Sheldon & Ruth Lang, Terry Niehaus, Patty Plantenberg, Chuck Schoenberg, Duane Steil Ushers: Nick Hemmesch Sr., Gerald Schroeder, Wilfred & Martha Hopfer Greeters: Dave & Cheryl Kammermeier, Elmer & Mary Stommes

Ministry Schedule Sunday, July 23, 10:00 AM Servers: Emma Jenniges, Addison Kremer Lector: Jeanine Mooney E.Ministers: Doris Schaefer, Lisa Schmitz, Wendy Theis David Rausch, Marlene Statz, Mary Stommes Ushers: Ron Statz, Fred Strub, Denis Torborg, Hank Braegelmann Greeters: Ron & Betty B ackes, Ella Torborg, Kathleen Loehlein

Weekday Schedule July 24- July 28 Lector: Bernice Evans E.Ministers: Dorine Voit, Alyce Eisenschenk

Tuesday Night Bingo – Join us at 7 PM for Bingo.

Summer Camp –This week's theme is WATER! The children will have fun learning about the properties of water and simply enjoying fun with water.

Preschool Program – Saints Peter & Paul School has several openings in our Preschool Program. The 4/5 year old children will take part in our MWF class while the 3 year old children will take part in our TTH class. Children are engaged in a child-centered, emergent curriculum that integrates literacy, math, social studies, science, motor development and social skills into all parts of your child’s day. Registration forms can be found on our web site: www.ssppr.com (under forms/calendar). Please call 597-2565 for more information.

K-5 Program – “Have Faith In Your School”. Please consider giving your child the gift of a Catholic Education. We have several openings in our K-5 classrooms. Saints Peter & Paul School is an accredited school. We are proud of our caring environment and outstanding curriculum. Several years ago we included the PROJECT LEAD THE WAY modules into our Science curriculum. Our robotics team has been very successful. They have been invited to take part in the VEXIQ WORLD CHALLEGE three times. We are developing a STEM DESIGN ROOM this summer where students will have access to a variety of equipment including at 3D printer. Registration forms can be found on our web site: www.ssppr.com (under forms/calendar). Please call 597-2565 for more information.

Saints Peter & Paul School School Jacqueline Walz, Principal

Faith Formation

Five Lessons in Summer Camp Spirituality – Walking past a group of day campers on my way to work, I was inspired to consider some thoughts that I’ve deemed Summer Camp Spirituality.

Rule one of most summer camps is to get outside and enjoy nature. Nature is full of spiritual lessons.

Arts and crafts invite even the non-artistically inclined to create something to save long after the camp session ends. Art can invite us into a deeper experience of imagination and prayer.

A camp T-shirt serves to show an identity as a part of the group. Organized religion brings people of faith together, even while individuals hold different opinions.

In team games, campers can be leaders, followers, cheerleaders, or sideline-sitters. We can play any of the same roles in a spiritual sense.

Swimming and other individual athletic activities can awaken a camper’s drive for excellence. Spirituality aims for excellence of the human spirit.

Summer camp is all about trying new things. What new spiritual practice might you try to enhance your life of faith? - Denise Gorss

Teri Krowka-Ansberry, Dir

Jul 16: River Lake Days Breakfast, 9 AM - 12:30 PM, SSPP Parish Center Jul 18: Bingo, 7 PM, SSPP Parish Center Jul 18: Maintenance Mtg, 7 PM, Gathering Space Jul 19: Golden Smiles, 1 PM, Gathering Space July 24 - 26: All are welcome to help quilt with Catholic United Financial at 8:30 AM. Jul 25: Bingo, 7 PM, SSPP Parish Center Jul 27: Thu Church Cleaning, 8:30, group B Aug 1: Bingo, 7 PM, SSPP Parish Center Aug 1: Christian Women, 6:30 PM Gathering Space Aug 5: Quinceaniera Mass, 2 PM, Church Aug 6: Youth Group, 7 PM, SSPP Gathering Space Aug 8: Bingo, 7 PM, SSPP Parish Center Aug 10: Justice & Social Ministry, 5:30 PM, GS Aug 12: Fr. Matthew away Aug 14: Knights of Columbus, 7 PM, Gathering Space Aug 15: Bingo, 7 PM, SSPP Parish Center Aug 16: Golden Smiles, 1 PM, Gathering Space Aug 20: Youth Group, SM Parish Center Aug 23: Bingo, 7 PM, SSPP Parish Center Aug 27: Quilt Bingo, doors open 5 PM, bingo starts at 6:30 PM, SSPP Parish Center

Saints Peter & Paul Parish Calendar

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Mass Intentions – are available for weekdays in July and August. Please call or stop by the SSPP Parish Office.

Quilting – with St. Joseph Mission Group, Jul 24-26 following mass in SSPP Gathering Space, LL. All are welcome.

Quilt Bingo Sunday – Aug 27, doors open at 5 PM, with Bingo starting at 6:30 PM. Fifteen games at $15 per packet, with 4 Special Games. Quilt raffle tickets at $2 each.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers – class by Rural Stearns Faith in Action at Saint Boniface Thursdays Aug 20- Sep 14, 9 - 11:30 AM. Contact Mike Lamb 247-9790 or Kayla Kildahl 348-2322 to register lamb.michael@assumptionhome.com

Parish News/Events

Stewardship

Adult Envelopes Children Cash Bazaar Plate Welcome to Our Church School Fund Maintenance Fund Votive Lights TOTAL (Stays in Parish)

Baptism – Please call the office to schedule the Baptism. A class is required for first-time parents.

RCIA – Each fall the parish forms a group of adults who are interested in becoming Catholic, or in learning about the faith. Call your Parish Office for details.

Care of the Sick – Please contact your Parish Office to receive the Sacrament of the Sick. Call your Parish Office if you would like a visit while in the hospital or Communion brought to your home.

Marriage – Couples planning a wedding, contact Deacon Larry at least 6 months prior to the wedding to begin the process. Please contact your Parish Office to secure the date.

Sacraments

Ministry Schedule Saturday, July 22, 7:30 PM Servers: Cayden Botten, Olivia Maselter Lector: Janis Minnerath E.Ministers: Nick Heinen, Dave Heinen, Janis Minnerath Gift Bearers: Schleper Family Ushers: Kyle Klemek, Jack Klemek

Ministry Schedule Sunday, July 23, 8:30 AM Servers: Edmund Massmann, Nolan Goerger Lector: Imogene Worm E.Ministers: Greg Schleppenbach, Ralph Leither, Linda Leither Gift Bearers: Leither Family Ushers: Jane Schaefer & Louis Schaefer

Weekday Schedule July 24 - July 28 Lector: E.Ministers:

Stewardship

Adult Envelopes Children Plate TOTAL (Stays in Parish)

Parish News/Events

Pork Chop and Corn on the Cob Feed – is Aug 12, 4 - 9 PM. Everyone is welcome, and bring a friend. Please see the last page of the bulletin for all the details.

Aug 8 - Group 5 will be cleaning the church at 6:30 PM, Tuesday.

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Liturgical Ministries Julie Ludwig

Ministry Schedule Saturday, July 22 5:30 PM

Servers: Nathan Dingmann & Sam Dingmann Lector: Louise Mehr Greeters: Dave & Dots Eichers, Eileen Van Sloun, Gary & Jean Hart Gift Bearers: Candice Deiss Family

Ministry Schedule Sunday, July 23 Servers: 8:00 AM: Evan Moscho, Nolan Kelly 10:30 AM: Bergen Skanson, Kate McGee Lector: 8:00 AM: Donna Zierden 10:30 AM: Roxanne Dorweiler Greeters: 8:00 AM: Ray & JoAnn Schreiner, Evie Kalthoff, Joe & Cheri Eickhoff, Betty Holthaus 10:30 AM: Don & Mary Kiess, John & Dolores Maile, Terry Czech Gift Bearers: 8:00 AM: Tim & Sue Kiffmeyer 10:30 AM: Clinton & Krista Rausch

Weekday Schedule July 17 - July 21 Lector: Ann Stone E.Ministers: Marie Kahlert Servers: Ava Bayer, Jacob Koll

Music for July 22/23 5:30 PM: Cantor 8:00 AM: Cantor 10:30 AM: Praise & Worship with Cantor Youth Choir – Any youth that will be going into Grades 6-12 in the fall are welcome to sing in the Youth Choir. Instrumentalists are also welcome! Next Mass: Sun, Jul 30 for 10:30 AM Mass. We will meet in the Choir Room at 9:30 AM. Contact Julie for more information. Are you being called to serve as an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist? – It is such a wonderful way to become more involved and closer to Christ. Training will be held Thu, Jul 27 from 5:30 - 6:45 PM. Please contact Julie for more information. Rightful Place – The song of sending forth today was written by Steve Angrisano. The text is based on a quote from Saint Augustine: “Let us live our lives so that all might see that our hearts are restless ‘till they rest in Thee.” The second line, “Let us build your kingdom in truth and grace so that all might know they have a rightful place” was inspired by the scene of Pope Francis washing the feet of teenage prisoners on his First Holy Thursday. May we take these words to heart, so that all will see Christ revealed in our words and actions!

Anna Marie’s Alliance (St. Cloud) 320-251-7203 Anna Marie’s Alliance provides women and their children experiencing domestic abuse with a safe place to stay and resources to eliminate/escape domestic abuse. How can you help? Information: http://www.annamaries.org

Pray for Anna Marie’s staff, volunteers, and clients. Sort/organize donations, handy person, greeter. Donate cake decorating gels, birthday candles, paper products, women’s pajamas (all sizes), shampoo, hand soap, deodorant, razors, swimwear, and women’s socks. Weekend Cooks-3 hour commitment Sat./Sun. food provided.

For more outreach opportunities – see website http://www.birthlinefriends.org/page/8-Volunteer/

July Cold Spring Food Shelf items – Cereal

Bonifest – needs volunteers Aug 19 & 20.

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Church of Saint Boniface

Discipleship Formation Sherry Braegelmann

Boni-Fest Needs Your Help

We are in need of a general co-chair couple to join us for a two year commitment. Please consider joining, it really is a lot of fun. We are also in need of the following stand

chairs:

Clean Up-Saturday and Sunday Hamburger-Saturday

Please consider helping out with the great annual event. Contact Merrilee Stang in the Parish Office.

Quilt Raffle We are collecting homemade quilts for the quilt auction. They are available for viewing in the Narthex and on our

website. Please call Ann Harren at 250-3039 if you have a quilt to donate.

Annual Novena of Masses at the Assumption (Grasshopper) Chapel – each Thursday evening. Rosary begins at 7 PM and Mass at 7:30 PM. Mass is outdoors, bring a chair, dress for the weather; in case of rain Mass will move into Church.

Book Club – Tue, July 11, 9 AM in the Marian Chapel reading Everybody Needs to Forgive Somebody by Allen Hunt

Garden Team Needed – for church, cemetery, and rectory grounds projects. See Sherry if interested in helping with projects.

Tap Takeover – at Third Street Brewhouse Fri, Aug 25, 4 - 8 PM to raise funds and awareness for Saint Boniface School. Mark your calendar and bring a friend for a great night of fun, food, and fellowship!

Pilgrimage – to Trinity Heights/Queen of Peace: two-dozen shrines and gardens Sep 14/15 contact Sherry for details!

FORMED.org – unlimited audios, videos, programs, movies, eBooks and more: Parish code: 7C6QWG it’s that easy!

Pedal Pilgrimage 2017 – Tue, Aug 15 Chapel Hill 3:30 PM for a 23 mile bike ride returning to Chapel Hill for 7:30 PM Mass Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. See parish office for registration.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers – class by Rural Stearns Faith in Action here at Saint Boniface Thursdays Aug 20 - Sep 14, 9 - 11:30 AM. Contact Mike Lamb 247-9790 or Kayla Kildahl 348-2322 to register.

Adult Envelopes ACH Weekly Average Children Plate TOTAL

Assumption Chapel: $10.00 Bell Tower Lights: $10.00

Stewardship/Finance Merrilee Stang

Masses on Channel 10 – through Midcontinent Cable on Monday - Friday and Sunday’s at 8 AM. Masses will be from the previous weekend.

Volunteers Needed – We are looking for volunteers to tape Mass each weekend to be shared with everyone on Midcontinet Cable channel 10. Contact Merrilee if interested. Training will be provided.

Pick up your 2017 Boni-Fest Raffle Tickets in the narthex this weekend! The envelopes are alphabetical by family and include 25 $1 general raffle tickets and 25 $2 car raffle tickets. Please bring your completed tickets to the parish office anytime before Aug 20 for your chance to win a great prize! The car for this year’s raffle is a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu LT!

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Church of Saint Boniface

Latino Ministries Fr. Efrain Rosado, OSB

Parish Calendar

Jul 17: Mary's Cenacle Prayer Group, July 17, 7 PM Jul 20: Little Rock Bible Study, 10 AM, Adult Faith Formation room, St. Boniface School. Jul 21: Grupo de Estudio de Biblia/Bible Study Group, 6:30 PM, Classroom 4 Jul 22: Conference, 9 AM - 4 PM, Parish Jul 22: Quinceanera, July 22, 2 PM, church Jul 23: Latino Conferenes, July 23, 2 PM, Parish Center Jul 23: COF Meeting, July 23, 7 PM, Parish Center Jul 24: Mary's Cenacle Prayer Group, 7 PM, church Jul 24: Worship Band Rehearsal, 7:30 PM, church Jul 27: Mid-Mn Legal Aid, 9 AM - 4 PM, Spanish Classroom Jul 27: Little Rock Bible Study, 10 AM, Adult Faith Formation room, School Jul 28/29: Hometown Pride Days, Cold Spring Jul 28: Hometown Pride Breakfast, 7 - 11 AM, Parish Center Jul 28: Grupo de Estudio de Biblia/Bible Study Group, 6:30 PM, Classroom 4 Jul 30: Latino Conferenes, 2 PM, Parish Jul 31: Mary's Cenacle Prayer Group, 7 PM, Aug 3: Little Rock Bible Study, 10 AM, Adult Faith Formation room, School Aug 4: Grupo de Estudio de Biblia/Bible Study Group, 6:30 PM, Classroom 4 Aug 8: Chapel Hill Rosary Novena, 7:00 PM Aug 10: Mid-Mn Legal Aid, 9 AM, Spanish Classroom Aug 10: Little Rock Bible Study, 10 AM, Adult Faith Formation room, school, info 320 685-3366 Jul 31 - Aug 4: VBS at Saint Boniface

Saint Boniface School Sr. Sharon Waldoch, SSND

We welcome all parishioners – to consider sending their children to Saint Boniface School. We offer Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 6 at Saint Boniface as we are accepting registrations in each grade until we reach the maximum number. If you are interested in registering your children, please contact Denise or Sister Sharon at 685-3541.

School office hours – for June and August will be from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. The school office will be closed in July. Do not hesitate to contact Sister Sharon at 320-309-5565 at any time if you have questions or need assistance with school matters.

Mochilas y útiles escolares gratis: el miércoles 19 de Julio en el parque de los trailers, en Cold Spring, con la Sra. Dioselina. Hay que llenar una solicitud allí mismo.

Necesitamos tu ayuda para el Festival de la parroquia: comunícate con la Sra. Blanca al tel.: 320-291-6418. El Festival será el 19 y 20 de Agosto.

We need your help for our Parish Festival: get in touch with Mrs. Blanca, 320-291-6418. Festival: Aug 19/20. Consulado Móvil de México: sábado 22 de Julio, de 9 AM a 2 PM aquí en la Iglesia de San Bonifacio, en Cold Spring. Tel: 1-877-639-4835

Estudio Bíblico: todos los Viernes, de 6 - 7:30 PM, en el salón de formación cristiana, con el Hno. Efraín.

Rezo del Santo Rosario por las familias: todos los Miércoles a las 12 PM mediodía.

Adoración del Santísimo Sacramento: todos los Lunes, a las 5 PM.

Clases de preparación para recibir el Sacramento del Bautismo y para la preparación de Matrimonios: comuníquese con la Sra. María Domínguez al tel. 320-685-3280 ext. 608 y en el email: mariagd28@gmail.com

“Jesús dijo a sus discípulos: Lo sembrado entre los espinos representa a aquel que oye la palabra, pero las preocupaciones de la vida y la seducción de las riquezas la sofocan y queda sin fruto. En cambio, lo sembrado en tierra buena, representa a quienes oyen la palabra, la entienden y dan fruto: unos, el ciento por uno; otros, el sesenta; y otros, el treinta.” (Mateo 13, 22-23)

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Church of Saint James

SAINT JAMES PARISH JACOBS PRAIRIE

BARBEQUE PORK CHOP

CORN ON THE COB FEED

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12, 2017

4 – 9 PM

PORK CHOPS,

Potato Salad, Chips,

Cole Slaw &

ALL THE CORN YOU

CARE TO EAT!

ADULTS - $9.50

CHILDREN 5 THRU 12 - $6.00

CHILDREN UNDER 5 FREE -

SERVED A HOT DOG