september 20, 2020 • the twenty st. theodore catholic church...(español) reconciliation saturday:...
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PARISH PASTOR Father Kurt Farrell…….……...507-373-0603
ADMINISTRATION Leon Axtman……….…….….507-373-0603
[email protected] BOOKKEEPING Leon Axtman………...……..507-373-1646
OFFICE Joanne Tibodeau…..…….…..507-373-0603
FAITH FORMATION Kristy Minear - director.……...507-373-2987
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Sue Amundson…………...…..507-373-9657
SCHOOL SECRETARY Kristina Garcia……….……....507-373-9657 [email protected] KITCHEN Jolene Dillemuth……….….....507-373-1545
[email protected] MAINTENANCE Leonel Lopez Ortiz…....…....507-473-4637
ST. JAMES TRUSTEES Ed Bellrichard…………….………..383-1779 Janice Stensrude……….....….…...373-4024
ST. THEODORE TRUSTEES Linda Cruz-Lares…………..………373-1329 John Forman ………………..…….373-0498
CEMETERY: St. Theodore & St. James Steve Merfeld………….... …..507-402-4343
OUTREACH to HOMEBOUND Annie Schleck…………..…….507-373-2940
CATHOLIC CHARITIES Joye Wolf - Counselor ……....507-377-3664
www.ccwinona.org
PARISH COUNCIL Betsy Schultz - Chair Loren Lair - Vice Chair Cheryll Intihar Gina Montero Carmen Bueno Darren Schone Harold Kermes Lucy Villagomez Cindy Merfeld Jeff Jimenez
Parish Office Hours
Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Closed Friday Office closes from 9:00-9:45 am on Wednesday so staff can attend Mass and 12:00-1:00 pm for lunch Monday -Thursday.
September 20, 2020 • The Twenty - fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Theodore Catholic Church Inviting people to actively participate in the Life of Christ!
BIENVENIDOS 315 E. Clark Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007-2456
www.sttheo.org
MASS TIMES
Saturday: 5:15 pm Sunday: 9:00 am (Broadcast on KATE 1450 AM)
11:00 am (Español)
RECONCILIATION Saturday: 4:00 pm Sunday: 1/2 hour before 9 & 11 am Masses
PRIVATE PRAYER IN CHURCH Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Prayer Chapel open all hours (with restrictions)
PRAYER CHAIN Deanna Ille
373 - 6285 ♦ [email protected]
Why do we resent the well-being of others? In today's Gospel, the workers who were called to
work early in the morning resent those who were called at the end of the day and were paid the same, and they resent the generosity of the owner of the vineyard. So focused on the money the last group received, they cannot share in the joy of people who have found a job. This parable teaches us about God's paradoxical generosity and mercy. God always welcomes those who seek his presence and refuge, regardless of whether it be early in their lifetime or later on in years. As Pope Francis would say, we cannot allow ourselves to enter into a dialogue with the enemy that consumes our hearts with envy, allowing hatred and resentment to take over our feelings. This Gospel should prompt hospitality ministers to evaluate the way they welcome those who enter into our church buildings on weekends. How are visitors treated? Are they invited into the liturgical assembly with the other members of the assembly? Do our ministers introduce these newcomers to our priests, other lay ministers, and volunteers?
¿Por qué nos molesta el bienestar de los demás? En el
Evangelio de hoy, los obreros que fueron llamados a trabajar temprano en la mañana se resienten de los que fueron llamados al final del día y se les pagó lo mismo, y se resienten de la generosidad del dueño de la viña. Así que centrados en el dinero que recibió el último grupo, que no pueden compartir en la alegría de las personas que han encontrado un trabajo. Esta parábola nos enseña acerca de la paradójica generosidad y misericordia de Dios. Dios siempre da la bienvenida a aquellos que buscan su presencia y refugio, independientemente de si es temprano en su vida o más tarde en años. Como diría el Papa Francisco, no podemos permitirnos entablar un diálogo con el enemigo que consume nuestros corazones con envidia, permitiendo que el odio y el resentimiento se apoderen de nuestros sentimientos. Este Evangelio debe incitar a los ministros de hospitalidad a evaluar la forma en que dan la bienvenida a quienes entran en nuestros edificios de la iglesia los fines de semana. ¿Cómo se trata a los visitantes? ¿Están invitados a la asamblea litúrgica con los demás miembros de la asamblea? ¿Nuestros ministros presentan a estos recién llegados a nuestros sacerdotes, otros ministros laicos y voluntarios?
Mass Intentions & Schedule The dispensation from the obligation to attend and participate at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days remains in effect until further notice for all who may be hesitant at this time to be in larger gatherings. St. Theodore will continue to provide the opportunity to listen to Mass on 1450 AM, KATE radio.
From the Desk of Father Kurt This past Saturday I was asked if I wanted to come help pick grapes at
a local vineyard. I had the morning free so I decided to go. Once
arriving at the vineyard I was given a bucket to fill and a tool to cut the
vines, so the grapes could easily fall into the pail. The grape clusters
were very large and full of grapes, so it didn’t take very long to fill a
bucket. It was not long before we had accumulated the desired
number of grapes for the wine making. It took only an hour and a half
and the weather was beautiful. My experience got me thinking about
the parable in the Gospel for today. The men who started first had
worked all day long and the weather was hot. I suppose when the day
came to a close it got a lot cooler. Those who were hired last probably
had a good experience working like I did, and those that worked all day
did not, and yet all were paid the same. No wonder they were a little
mad, but they were only mad because they were jealous. I think Jesus
is trying to get us to be happy for those that get invited in last. It
should not matter if we have to work a little harder in life as long as we
reach our goal, which is heaven. How could we not wish this for
others.
Love in Christ, Father Kurt Farrell
Tues Sept 22
8:30 am
9:00 am
Rosary
Mass
† Matt Klocek by Corrine Schultz
Church
Church
Wed Sept 23
8:30 am
9:00 am
Rosary
Mass
† Odean Berg by Roger & Mary Jemming
Church
Church
Thurs Sept 24
8:30 am
9:00 am
Rosary
Mass In reparation for our sins
Church
Church
Fri Sept 25
8:30 am
9:00 am
9:30am-6:30pm
Rosary
Mass
† Diane Luna Adams
by Ray Luna and Mary Larson
Adoration
Church
Church
Church
Sat Sept 26
4:00 pm
4:45 pm
5:15 pm
Reconciliation
Rosary
Mass Prayer Intention for Tyler & Erica Nelson
Church
Church
Church
Sun Sept 27
8:30 am
9:00 am
11:00 am
Reconciliation & Rosary
Mass † Darrell Johndro
by the families of Bob & Marilyn Blong and For All Parishioners
Hispanic Mass
† Juana Estevez by family
Church
Church
Church
Sunday Broadcast Sponsors Date Intention(s)
Oct 4 † Tautges, Rathman, Rhodes, & Stadick Family members
by Larry, Rich & Betty
Oct 11 † Dennis Smith by Keiko
Additional Sponsors Needed
Oct 18 Sponsors Needed
Oct 25 † Leon Steffen by family & friends
Nov 1 Sponsors Needed
Daily Scripture Readings
Mon: 9/21 Tues: 9/22 Wed: 9/23 Thurs: 9/24 Fri: 9/25 Sat: 9/26 Sun: 9/27
Eph 4: 1-7, 11-13 Prv 21: 1-6, 10-13 Prv 30: 5-9 Eccl 1: 2-11 Eccl 3: 1-11 Eccl 11: 9-12: 8 Ez 18: 25-28 Phil 2: 1-11
Mt 9: 9-13 Lk 8: 19-21 Lk 9: 1-6 Lk 9: 7-9 Lk 9: 18-22 Lk 9: 43B-45 Ps 25: 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 (6A) Mt 21: 28-32
2020 Catholic Ministry Appeal (9/4/2020)
Goal Amount Received % Goal Received
$61,725.00 $28,987.00 46.8%
Sacrificial Giving
September 9th - 14th, 2020
Adult Envelopes Offertory Imp Fund St. James
$4,358.51 $750.60 $335.00 $210.00
KC Scholarship Recipients Congratulations to Emma Johnson and Travis Nemec for each being awarded a $500 scholarship by St. Theodore's Knights of Columbus. Two scholarships are awarded once a year to active KC members or family
members to help them fulfill their dreams and goals. Student loans are also available at reasonable rates for active KC members and their families. If you are interested in this or the many other benefits, the Knights of Columbus can help you or your family. Contact a KC member or call: Loran at 507-373-8746.
Welcome: On September 20, 2020, we welcomed
Clinton Edward Brouwers, son of Bradly and Desiree Brouwers into the church family through the Sacrament of Baptism. We celebrate the blessing of his beautiful eternal soul and may he grow to be the Saint the Lord has called him to be.
Congratulations: We congratulate Leonel Lopez Ortiz and
Maria Turrubiartes who entered into a Catholic marriage on 9/18/202. May their sacred union always keep Christ at the center.
St. Theodore School News
St. Theodore Catholic School has been selected by our local Hy-Vee store leadership as the benefiting non-profit in the Reusable Bag Program!
For the month of October, St. Theodore Catholic School will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of the $2.50 reusable red "My Heart" Bag at the Hy-Vee store located at Hy-Vee 2708 Bridge Avenue, Albert Lea MN.
Have a blessed weekend! St. Theodore Catholic School
Liturgical Ministers Saturday
September 26, 2020 Sunday
September 27, 2020
5:15 pm 9:00 am 11:00 am
Accompanist AdaTheusch AdaTheusch
Cantor Abbie Theusch Jodi Blong
Lectors Pat Hartmann Kelly Goskeson Picked by Carmon
Eucharistic Ministers
3 needed from September schedule
5 needed from September schedule
3 needed from schedule
No Altar Servers until further notice
Faith Formation News
10th & 11th Grade Faith Formation Classes Wednesday, September 23rd - 7:00-8:00 pm
Wednesday, September 30th - 7:00-8:00 pm
Wednesday, October 7th - 7:00-8:00 pm
First Communion Faith Formation Classes Sunday, October 4th - 10:05-10:55 am, Marian Hall
5th-9th Grade Faith Formation Classes Wednesday, October 7th - 7:00-8:00 pm, Church
PreK - 4th Grade Faith Formation Classes Online & book resources for those registered.
Teaching done by parents on a family schedule.
If you need to register! Registration forms can be picked up at the school or parish office or on the website at www.sttheo.org under the "Faith
Formation" tab.
Kristy Minear ♦ St. Theodore Faith Formation
Faithful Citizenship - We have heard that we should “form our
consciences” in preparation for making a decision for the elections. But how do we do this? The Diocesan Social Concerns committee and Catholic Charities of Southern MN are sponsoring a virtual event to help us discern. On Oct 3rd at 10 am, join us and presenter Dr. Bernard Evans (Professor Emeritus - St. John’s University) for his presentation: How to Approach Voting Around Issues of the Common Good. Registration is required – for more information or to register please contact Lisa Kremer at [email protected], October 4th - 10:05-10:55 am, Marian Hall
This Week’s Activities & Reminders
Mon Sept 21
Loaves & Fishes 5-6:30 pm
Marian Hall
Tues Sept 22 No Parish Activities
Wed Sept 23
Morning Prayer Group 6:00-7:00 am
Faith Formation - 10th & 11th Grades 7:30-8:30 am
Parish Meeting Room
Marian Hall
Thurs Sept 24
Parish Council Prayer & Meeting 6pm prayer, 6:30 meeting
Church / Marian Hall
Fri Sept 25
Drive Through Fish Fry 5:00-7:00 pm
Marian Hall
Sat Sept 26
Wedding: Balbuena/Molina 12:00 pm
Church
Sat Sept 27
Baptism 11:00 am
Church
Gratitude from Bishop John Quinn Most Rev. John M. Quinn, Bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester would like to share with you his gratitude and appreciation for your generosity towards the Catholic
Ministries Appeal, which is a primary source of funding to help sustain and expand ministries in parishes, Catholic schools, Newman Centers and countless programs and ministries of the Diocesan church.
During these uncertain times, parishioners have come together and shown their continued support of their local parishes and diocesan church. Your donations and gifts have helped support countless Catholics across the diocese. It is truly a work of God's people.
It is through the Catholic Ministries Appeal that the Church is able to SHARE HIS GOOD GIFTS WITH ALL.
Blessed are you!
Most Rev. John M. Quinn
Special Collection: The Diocese of Winona/Rochester is currently holding a special collection appeal for the victims of Hurricane Laura and
the California Wildfires. Parishioners can give to either or both causes by placing their donation in a clearly marked envelope and dropping it in the collection basket. Your donation will then be sent to the Diocese in your name. Please make your checks out to “Diocese of Winona /Rochester.
Save the Date! Knights of Columbus October Fest Fundraising Event
October 10, 2020 East Fountain Street Lakeside Parking Lot Check future bulletins for more information!
Hill, Larson, Walth & Benda, P.A.
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS 214 W. Main, Albert Lea, · 507-377-1333
Heather Benda, CPA · Sherryle Doyle Parishioners
Architects / Engineers 373-0689
907 Sykes Street, P.O. Box 689 Albert Lea, MN 56007
Raleigh’s Hardware
Dennis & Peggy Raleigh – Parishioners
2525 Bridge Avenue Albert Lea, MN 56007
507-377-8636
1731 Margaretha Avenue Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 373-6485
Parishioners Mike & Susan Kruse
PETERSON, SAVELKOUL & BENDA, LTD.
Attorneys 211 S. Newton ● 373-6491
Donald Savelkoul ● Matthew Benda Daniel Kolker Parishioners
Doug’s Painting and Sandblasting 377-1508
Interior/Exterior Painting of Commercial Buildings Interior maintenance painting for apartment buildings —nursing homes – offices. 27 yrs experience. Insured.
Doug Evans, Owner Mary, Jason and Dan ● Parishioners
2210 E. Main St., Albert Lea Phone: 373-2461 • 1-800-204-2461
Steve Merfeld, Parishioner
George R. Lundstrom D.D.S. Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
209 North 9th Avenue Albert Lea, MN 56007
507-377-1659
“Excellence is our chosen path”
Call 507-377-5100
The Cleaning Experts
WE SPECIALIZE IN WATER, SMOKE, SOOT, DAMAGE CLEAN-UP
COMMERCIAL AND RESENDENTIAL
Knights of Columbus Council 1590
1002 S. Broadway, Albert Lea A Catholic Fraternal Organization
373-5678
JONES, HAUGH & SMITH, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS
Civil Engineers Land Surveyors
373-4876
JOHN H. SCHULTE IV BRIAN J. JOHNSON
373-9850
Edie Woitas - Paula Dahl Parishioners
Home—Auto—Life—Health—Farm Business—Medicare Supplement
Security Insurance Agency
Gar Petersen · Larry Petersen Mike Petersen · Andy Petersen
204 S. Washington, Albert Lea · (507) 373-6446
Call us at 377-7433 Serving Seniors in programs of Ride Services Advocacy Chore Faith in Action Guardianship RSVP
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TERRY FOX REALTOR ®
Each Office is independently Owned and Operated.
Do you want to feel better? Have more
energy? Look better?
Residential, Remodeling & Commercial
Frank Maras Parishioner
Albert Lea, MN 56007 Phone (507) 377.0101
Cell (507) 383.6082
Bob Roche Enrolled Agent
Robert P Roche Accounting
120 1/2 Elizabeth Ave (507)377-3465 Albert Lea, MN 56007 [email protected] “Keeping Things Balanced”
Bookkeeping-Payroll-Tax-Preparation
Northbridge Mall 2588 Northbridge Ave
Rafael Herrera General Manager
Parishioner
www.plazamorena.com 507-373-9194
Roche Electric,Inc. Farm, Home & Commercial Wiring
120 Elizabeth 373-5483 Joe, Steve & Edna Roche
Parishioners
Casa Zamora Restaurant
www.casazamorafoods.com
www.mnaviation.info
Ron Freeman-Owner (507)-377-0818
Hair Designers Etc Skyline Plaza Phone: 373-7443
A Family Full Service Salon
Carol Becker, Parishioner
1507 S. Broadway Albert Lea, MN Tel: 651-434-3758, 377-1050 or 377-1209
All Type of Mechanical Work 24/7 Towing
1450 W Main St. Prairie Center
377-2000
NANCY VAALE TOM SORENSON JEFF BAUMANN
LAMAR STALOCH STAN THOMPSON
SUZANNE DICKSON
2508 Bridge Ave Albert Lea, MN 56007
507-377-8451
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Hill, Benda, Skov & Bernau, P.A. Certified Public Accountants
Accounting Services: Bookkeeping, Payroll, & Tax Preparation
Heather Benda-Parishioner Lance Skov Andrew Bernau
Professional Engineers &
Land Surveyors
373-4876
Brian J. Johnson
2202 Stevens St Albert Lea, MN
1731 Margaretha Avenue Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 373-6485
Parishioners Mike & Susan Kruse
Doug’s Painting &
Sandblasting
377-1508
Interior/Exterior Painting of Commercial Buildings, In-Shop Painting
Doug, Jason & Dan Evans
2210 E. Main St., Albert Lea Phone: 373-2461 • 1-800-204-2461
Steve Merfeld, Parishioner
Call 507-377-5289
The Cleaning Experts
WE SPECIALIZE IN WATER, SMOKE, SOOT, DAMAGE CLEAN-UP
COMMERCIAL AND RESENDENTIAL
1002 S. Broadway, Albert Lea A Catholic Fraternal Organization
373-5678
373-9850
Edie Woitas - Paula Dahl
Call us at 377-7433 Serving Seniors in programs of Ride Services Advocacy Chore Guardianship RSVP
St Theodore Catholic School
Accepting Registrations for Pre-K - Grade 5
Stop in or call us at 373-9657.
Northbridge Mall Rafael Herrera General Manager
Parishioner
www.plazamorenarestaurant.com 507-373-9194
1410 Olsen Dr. Albert Lea, MN 56007 (507)-373-6650
www.albertleaelectric.com
Hair Designers Etc Skyline Plaza Phone: 373-7443
A Family Full Service Salon
Skyline Plaza 1655 West Main St.
Albert Lea, MN 56007 507-377-1333
Knights of Columbus 1590 Women's Auxiliary
Open to all Catholic
Women 18 & over
24/7 Emergency
Service 724 W. Clark St.
373-6161
George R. Lundstrom D.D.S. Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
209 North 9th Avenue Albert Lea, MN 56007
507-377-1659
204 S. Washington
TERRY FOX REALTOR ®
(507) 373-8963 BUSINESS 1-888-373-8963 TOLL FREE
(507) 373-0115 CELL [email protected]
MOVING YOU IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
is only a phone call away.
Each Office is independently Owned and Operated.
Bisek Gardens Sweet Corn Linda Bisek Sweet Bicolors 425 W. 11th St. In Season Albert Lea
Open daily noon-6pm 373-4566
SAVELKOUL LAW OFFICE
Donald W. Savelkoul, PLLC
Parishioner
2302 E. Main St. 507.552.5291
Knights of Columbus Council 1590
Raleigh’s Hardware 2525 Bridge Ave. 507-377-8636 Peggy Raleigh Parishioner
Ben J. Bartelt,
Agent/Parishioner 505 Bridge Ave. Albert Lea
507-377-0227 www.albertleasf.com
PETERSON, KOLKER, HAEDT & BENDA, LTD.
Attorneys
Finding Solutions... One Client At A Time.
St. Theodore
Prayer Chain
Deanna Ille 373-6285
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albertlealaw.com
373-6491
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