Central Office in Holdingford Hours: Mon.-Wed. 10 to 3, Thurs. 1 to 5 Website: tworiverscatholic.com Office: (320) 228-0105 Father: (320)228-0110 In case of emergency or a death, call Father at the Rectory 746-2231. Parish Pastoral Team Father Gregory Mastey, Pastor Kristin Molitor, New Evangelization Coordinator evangelist@tworiverscatholic.com Janice Wuebkers Business Manager Office hours: Wed. 10 to 3 p.m. businessmanager@tworiverscatholic.com

Jessie Johnson, Secretary secretary@tworiverscatholic.com Confession Times: Before weekday Masses at 7:30 a.m. Saturday: 7:30 p.m. St. Anna

Marriage: Couples are to begin

preparation 6-12 months in advance and must call the Central Office to meet with Father Gregory before setting a date. Diocesan Marriage Preparation Classes are required.

Baptism: Call to schedule Baptism.

A baptism class is offered quarterly.

Shut-Ins: Please call us.

New Parishioners: Please introduce yourself to Father after Mass and call the Central Office. If you are leaving our parishes please call the central office so we can update our census. Thank you.

P.O. Box 308, Holdingford, MN 56340

The Catholic Communities of Bowlus, Holdingford and St. Anna

St. Stanislaus Kostka, Bowlus All Saints, Holdingford

Immaculate Conception, St. Anna The Presentation of the Lord

February 2, 2020

Abortion can be a controversial subject and many of us don’t know exactly what to say. A helpful article can be found at www.respeclife.org/another- look-at-abortion. An excellent resource for what to say to a friend who is considering abortion can be found on www.respectllife.org/L-O-V-E.

Respect all Life!

Saint Blaise

Thank you to the Knights for providing all the signs.

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

The Healing Power of God

Eucharistic

Adoration Every Monday All Saints-St. Mary’s 8:00 a.m.– 10:00 p.m. Every Saturday St. Stanislaus Kostka 6:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m. Daily Mass Eucharistic Adoration is also held for one hour following daily Mass on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. No Adoration if there is a funeral on that day. Confession and the Rosary begin 1/2 hour before Mass.

Evangelization Corner ~Kristin Molitor

Remember in prayer all who are in need of the Lord’s Healing and Strength especially:

If you are interested in being on the schedule or have changes in availability please contact:

Ministry Schedulers: All Saints: Patty Becker 291-6582 St. Anna: Kathy Scegura 746-2814 St. Stanislaus: Margie Benusa 584-5405

This Week’s Events

Sun. February 2 All Saints-St. Mary’s 7:00 p.m. Youth Adoration and Meeting

Mon. February 3 Adoration

Tues. February 4

Wed. February 5

Thur. February 6

Fri. February 7

Sat. February 8 St. Stanislaus Adoration All Saints-St. Mary’s 8:00 a.m. Men’s Prayer Group

Sun. February 9

Teckla Scegura, Dave Scegura, Lee Larkey and Arnold Voss, Connie Young, Gretta Bayer, Lee Bieniek, Al Hartung, Marcie Selinski, Kieran Kloss, Heidi Quinlan, Arlene Beniek, Rita and Lawrence Trettel, Melissa Scepurek

Please let Father Gregory know if you are going into the hospital so he can visit. Let us know if you’d like to be on the bulletin prayer list and/or call your prayer line representative.

Mass Intentions Fill out the Mass Intention

form found at the back of church and drop in the contribution basket along with $10.

News & Events

Monday 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13 /MK 5:1-20 Tuesday 2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a,

30-19:3/ Mk 5:21-43 Wednesday 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17/ Mk 6:1-6 Thursday 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12/ Mk 6:7-13 Friday Sir 47:2-11/Mk 6:14-29 Saturday 1 Kgs 3:4-13/Mk 6:30-34 Sunday Is 58:7-10/1 Cor 2:1-5/ Mt 5:13-16

Weekly Offering

Trust in the Lord!

Catholic Men’s Conference – Saturday, February 22

St. John’s University 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. This year’s theme is

The Real Presence: Bringing Christ to the World."

Our keynote speaker will be Michael Havercamp,

To Register visit: http://omf.stcdio.org/

th_event/2020-catholic- mens-conference/.

Weekly

Readings

Financial Contributions PARISH INCOME

January 26, 2020 _______________ AS $ 2,309.10 IC $ 1,399.00 SS $ 3,876.00

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

will your heart be.” —Luke 12: 34

Women’s Lenten Retreat: The Saints within Us Sponsored by the St. Cloud Diocesan Council of Catholic Women March 14, 2020 Sacred Heart, Sauk Rapids. Cost is $15 before March 1st and $20 after. Make checks payable to DCCW and mail to : Marlyce Plante, 2293 Pinecone Road, Sartell MN 56377

Updating your information It has become a trend to move away from landlines to cell phones. Please notify the central office to add new cell numbers, new addresses or other information. If you are receiving contribution envelopes and do not wish to or have not been receiving them please call us.

9 Days for Life Novena Catholics across the country took part in the 9 Days for Life Novena in January. For the Novena Visit: 9daysforlife.com How do you help a friend who is un-expectedly pregnant? Life affirming support can be found at: www.respectlife.org/support-her or www.resspectlilfe.org/mothers-considering–adoption. If a friend confides in you that she has had an abortion, find out how to listen and respond at: www.respectlife.org/friend-had- abortion. Wondering how to build a Culture of Life? It involves willingness to be instructed by the Holy Spirit and a desire to be close to Jesus. Visit: www.respectlife.org/culture-of-life

Mark your Calendars for our all cluster Mardi Gras Celebration at

the Legion in Holdingford on February 23rd from 2-5:00 p.m.

This is a FREE event and will feature the music of Nathan Newman.

Contact Virginia Tretter if you can help with the event. (651) 214-9791

Lenten Bus Pilgrimage with Father Gregory will be on Sunday, March 15th. Pray and travel together on this Lenten journey. More details to come.

Women’s Group Our Women’s Group will begin our next book, Life of the Beloved: Spiritual Living in a Secular World on March 2nd. This book study will be offered in both morning and evening sessions on the first and third Mondays of the month in the basement of All Saints-St. Mary’s. The morning session will be held at 10:15 a.m. and the evening session will be held at 7:00 p.m. All women are invited to attend! Cost is $10 for book. Scholarships are available. Contact Kristin by February 24th to reserve your copy of the book.

Grow in your Faith! Being, Belonging, Becoming an opportunity to learn about our Benedictine Community for women under the age of 45. We want to share our story with you from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on February 8th, March 14th or April 18th. If interested contact: lrose@csbsju.edu 363-7180

Parish News & Events Catholic United Financial

M I N I S T R E E Community service rooted in faith

Expecting a new baby?

Baptism Class This class is offered 4 times a year

and is required before the Baptism of your first child. The next class is April 12th, 11:30 a.m. in the Central Office. Call 228-0105 to register.

When completing a task, fill out one of the MinisTree cards found in the back of church and turn it into the Central Office or collection basket. If more than one person is helping with the task, each should fill out a card. Thank you! *Visit the Homebound *Make a meal for someone in need *Bring bars to a luncheon *Snow shoveling for your neighbor

Knights of Columbus

Immaculate Conception New carpet was installed at Immaculate Conception in St. Anna. If anyone would like to donate toward the expense it would be greatly appreciated. The cost was $5,343.70 Christian Mother’s Meeting Monday, Feb. 10th at 7:00 p.m. in the church basement in St. Anna. All ladies are invited to attend.

All Saints Christian Mothers/Rosary Sodality Meeting Monday, February 24th at 7:00 p.m. in the All Saints-St. Mary’s church basement. Feasibility Study Books remember when you read the book all comments are not factu-al. Some questions come off as opinions. The answers we give on handouts are factual to the best of our knowledge. 20 Feasibility Books are available for checkout at the Central Office.

St. Stanislaus Sacristy makeover The Finance Council/Parish Council and Trustees have decided that we will give the Sacristy a makeover with new cabinets. More details to come.

All Cluster The Homa Bay Committee will be meeting Monday, February 10th at 7 p.m in the basement of All Saints St. Mary’s church. All are welcome to join us to learn more about our mission.

Valentine’s Day Mass and Dinner Friday, February 14, 2020

St. Stanislaus Church Basement (handicap accessible)

Menu: Stuffed Pork Chops and sides Tickets: $15.00 per person

A perfect way to spend your Valentine’s Day!

Call Tom Fussy 232-5703

Tickets for the Valentine’s Dinner can also be purchased at the Central Office. (320) 228-0105

All Cluster Confessions Plan to attend Lenten confessions on March 29th 2-5:00 p.m., St. Stanislaus, Bowlus

Ham Bingo Fundraiser for Melissa Scepurek Sunday, April 5th

Melissa is a St. Stanislaus parishioner who had a kidney transplant in March 2019. She is having complications and other health problems. Due to this, she is unable to work and is having financial difficulties. If you are interested in helping with the benefit or making a monetary donation or prize donation for the raffle please contact: Rita Trettel 360-6767 or Joanne Fussy 584-5670

The February meeting of the Knights of Columbus #12604 will be held on Tuesday, February 4th, at 8:00 PM at Saint Edward's in Elmdale. Please contact Grand Knight Peter Borash at 320-292-7004 with any questions.

Chili and Soup Cook-off: The annual soup

and chili cook-off hosted by the Knights of Columbus #12604 will be held with fellowship following 10:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Cross church in North Prairie on February 16th. All (whether KC members or not) are welcome to submit an entry or just come to sample and vote! A free will offering will be collected to support pro-life organizations within our diocese. Join the contest and support Life!

Faith Formation & GIFT (Generations In Faith Together)

Mass Schedule

Mon. Feb. 3

Saint Blaise, Bishop and Martyr; Saint Ansgar, Bishop 8:00 a.m. St. Stanislaus

+Veronica Toenies

Tues. Feb. 4

No Mass

Wed. Feb. 5

Saint Agatha, Virgin and Martyr 8:00 a.m. All Saint’s St. Hedwig’s

+Jerome Vos

Thurs. Feb 6

Saint Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs 8:00 a.m. Immaculate Conception

St. Anna Christian Women

Fri. Feb 7

First Friday 8:00 a.m. All Saints-St. Mary’s

Men’s Prayer Group

Sat. Feb. 8

Saint Jerome Emiliani; Saint Josephine Bakhita, Virgin 8:00 p.m. Immaculate Conception

All Souls in Purgatory

Sun. Feb. 9

The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Tlime 8:00 a.m. All Saints-St. Mary’s 10:00 a.m. St. Stanislaus

For the People +Al Gallus

Faith Formation Directors All Saints: Katrina Kolles, 292-1575,

allsaints@tworiverscatholic.com St. Stanislaus: Cindy Fussy, 584-5982 Immaculate Conception: Jeff Johnson

260-4959, Jeffrey. Johnson@clcmn.edu Confirmation: Teresa LeBlanc, 420-4576

Youth Events: Shelley Vouk 248-2860

Next GIFT Night: Discernment and Adoration with a Witness Testimony

February 12th at 7:00 p.m. All Saints-St. Hedwig’s

GIFT Night is required for Faith Formation students and teachers grades 7th- 12th. Parents should attend. All parishioners are welcome.

Youth Meeting Sunday, February 2nd at 7:00 p.m.

All Saints-St. Mary’s Youth Group Praise and Worship

and Adoration All youth welcome to attend!

Steubenville meeting to follow.

Vocation Events this upcoming year: February 1st: Lifeline Vocation Mass (8th and 12th grades) NET Center in West St. Paul. February 7th: Andrew Dinners at the Bishop’s residence 6:00 pm February 22nd: Men’s Conference Come and See Weekend Visits: February 13-15, 2020 St. John Vianney and St. Paul Seminaries in St. Paul, MN March 14-16 and 21-23, 2020 Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in Winona, MN For information and sign up: Fr. Doug: vocations.stcdio.org

The Youth Group thanks everyone for all their support with our Pizza Fundraiser. It was very successful! Thank you, Shelley Vouk