newsletter - St. Joseph`s

S T . J OS EPH C ATHOLIC C H URCH
L AKEFI EL D , MN
N EW S L E T T E R
St. Joseph Catholic Church
410 Broadway Ave
PO Box 517
Lakefield, MN 56150
September/October2015
Phone: (507)662-5819
Pastor: Father James J. Seitz
Cell Phone: (507)438-0776
Office: (507)847-2504
Secretary: Kathy Vrchota
Director of Faith Formation:
Michelle Ignaszewski
Pastoral Council Members:
Kathy Condon
Jodi Praska
Michelle Ignaszewski
Brad Burmeister
Barb Bakalyar
Finance Council Members:
President: Brian Majerus
Secretary: Rob Kocak
Members: Randy Vancura
Barb Bakalyar
CCW President:
Charlotte Pell
KC Grand Knight:
Steve Condon
Cemetery Trustees:
St Joseph: Don Vrchota
Tom Ignaszewski
St John: Tom Cholick
Larry Mosley
LCCW Chili /Soup Supper
Sunday, November 1st
4:00 – 6:00 PM
Menu- Chili, Chicken Noodle and Cream of Broccoli Soup,
Ham Sandwiches, Desserts and Beverage.
Adults $7:00, Ages 4-10 $5.00, 3 & under Free
POPE FRANCIS
by LaVonne O’Connor
Tri-Parish Mass Schedule
Saturday 5:00PM - St Joseph’s
Sunday 8:30AM - Good Shepherd
Sunday 10:30AM - St Luke’s
PRAYER/INTENTIONS of POPE FRANCIS
Universal Intention for September is:
That opportunities for education and employment
may increase for all young people.
Weekly Bulletins are available in
the box located by the school door.
Evangelization Intention for September is:
That catechists may give witness by living in a
way consistent with the faith they proclaim.
Area Mass Times
Saturday 5:00PM-Spirit Lake
5:00PM-Brewster
Sunday 8:30AM-Heron Lake
8:30AM-Spirit Lake
10:00AM-Windom
10:30AM-Spirit Lake
Universal Intention for October is:
That human trafficking, the modern form of slavery,
may be eradicated.
Evangelization Intention for October is:
That with a missionary spirit the Christian communities of Asia
may announce the gospel to those who are still awaiting it.
Web site to check out Mass times
when you are traveling anywhere in
the world: www.masstimes.org
EWTN.com/faith/papalprayer.htm
TWITTER
POPE FRANCIS@PONTIFEX
Sept. 18: I ask you to join me in prayer for my trip to Cuba and the
United States. I need your prayers.
Sept. 16: In spite of injustices and sufferings the Lord's victory is
certain.
Sept. 13: God loves the lowly. When we live humbly, he takes
our small efforts and creates great things.
Sept. 10: Do we say "Thank you" to God every day?
Sept. 8: May every parish and religious community in Europe host
a refugee family.
Sept. 4: War is the mother of all poverty, a vast predator of lives
and souls.
Aug. 25: A Christian who is too attached to riches has lost his way.
Aug. 15: Mary's life shows that God accomplishes great deeds
through those who are the most humble.
Aug. 13: Mary is full of grace. She is a sure refuge for us in times
of temptation.
Aug. 8: We are all sinners. Let us be transformed by God's mercy.
Aug. 1: Hospitality in families is a crucial virtue today, especially
in situations of great poverty.
July 25: Christian witness is concrete: words without actions are
empty.
July 17: When everything falls apart, only one thing sustains our
hope: God loves us, he loves everyone!
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Area Televised Masses on
Sunday
KEYC from Mankato 7:30AM
KELOLAND from Sioux Falls 10AM
Diocese of Winona website:
www.dow.org
St. Joseph‘s website:
stjosephslakefield.org
RAIN
by Sherilyn Murphy
The sound of the rain needs
no translation. Alan Watts
You will find more quotes throughout this newsletter regarding Rain.
Quotes in this newsletter are from
the Sept. 2015 "Progressive
Farmer" magazine.
GETTING TO KNOW OUR PARISH FAMILY
October Birthdays
by Sherilyn Murphy
I arrived at the Lakefield home of Adrian and Heather Carson on Labor Day
afternoon full of anticipation to know more about their family of five.
They are the parents of three daughters. Hachelle was their first-born in
2000. She is in the ninth grade at JCC.
Her mom describes her as a "social butterfly" because of her interaction with all
of her friends. Hachelle likes to draw
and is in gymnastics and volleyball, softball, dance and FFA. But her priority is
academics at which she excels. Hannah, who is now a third grader, came in
2006. She received her first communion at St. Joseph this past summer.
Gymnastics, where she likes the uneven
bars, swimming, art, volleyball and making silly videos on her ipad are favorite activities. Thirteen month old Hadley is the baby of the family.
"When she was about 5 months old, she played the part of baby Jesus at
our Children's Christmas Program with cousin, Trinity Schultz, acting the
part of Mary," added Heather. Her parents agreed that she is a happy,
fun-loving, silly little girl who could be compared to the Energizer Bunny.
Both parents and sisters are very attentive to her every need. A much
loved family pet dog for the past eight years recently passed away. She
was a Cock-a-poo named "Miley" who is missed very much by her family.
Heather Marie Hanson arrived at the Worthington Hospital on the
third day of March in 1978. She was the first of three daughters that parents, Dwaine and Becky Hanson (Place) would have. Her sisters are Heidi
(Schultz) and Haily (Dixon). Dad worked at the Graham Good Year Service
Dept. in Worthington and Mom was employed at Kozy Heat in Lakefield.
They made their home on a farm in Rost Township.
"I loved living on the farm. We had pet dogs and cats and rode bicycles and 3-wheelers all around the yard. We were always outside playing
something. My dad was also an 'A" Mod race car driver. Our family went
to many, many races to cheer for him. I attended grades K-6 at Sioux Valley School (SVRLB). In seventh grade, I transferred to Lakefield School
which was then a part of the HLOL shared school system. Our class was
the last class to graduate from that arrangement in 1997. My favorites in
high school were study hall with Mrs. Schultz, Agriculture with Mrs. Worm,
Mrs. Wolfgram's Art class and of course my friends."
"I was on the track team running in the 4x800, the open 800, the
4x400 and the open 400. Mr. Heisinger was a great coach. Going to
Blaine, MN for the State Track Meet was an awesome experience!" remembered Heather.
This article is continued on page 4.
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1 - Dennis Brown
Justin Bunkers
2 Ryan Pavelko
3 - Tim Ollerich
4 - Hachelle Carson
5 - Bill Brandt
6 - Deb Rentschler
Regina Steffen
8 - Maria Daberkow
Erika Freking
9 Alana Freking
10 - Tom Kellen
11 - Harlen Harris
12 - Paul Bakalyar
Don Hedrick
Julia Schumann
13 - Bryan Reimers
14 - Lance Daberkow
Tami Steffen
15 - Anna Van Westen
16 - Marilyn Anderson
Brady Oeltjenbruns
18 - Brad Sievert
19 - Lisa Kocak
Chuck Vancura
21 - Melonie Vancura
22 - Noah Daberkow
23 - Andrea Throndset
24 - Keith Leopold
Kathy Leopold
26 - Bill O'Connor
27 - John Van Westen
Craig Voss
28 - Corrine King
29 - Georgeen Dietz
Patrick Rients
31 - Brian Anderson
GETTING TO KNOW OUR PARISH FAMILY
(cont. from page 3)
Adrian Wynn Carson is the second son born to parents,
Ron and Connie Carson (Lundy). He has an older brother Aaron.
They lived in Spring Valley, MN. When Adrian was three, they
moved to Lakefield. His father did building maintenance at the
Lakefield Hospital and later at Village West Resort near Okoboji.
Adrian's schooling K-12 was at Lakefield and HLOL. "I participated in football, basketball and baseball. Some of my memories
include shooting baskets with friends, riding bikes, going to car
races and family fishing trips to Canada and Leech Lake," Adrian
told. His dad, Ron, is also a walleye fishing guide. The day I did
this interview, Adrian was preparing to go with his father to the
Masters Walleye Circuit Tournament at Cass Lake for his fourth
year. Working on Andy Welp's Construction crew gave him some
all-important spending money. He graduated from HLOL in 1996.
Heather and Adrian began dating in her freshman year.
Each had noticed the other in school and liked what they saw.
Both confided in their friends that he/she was attracted to the
other. So their friends introduced them for the first time. They
were a prom couple for both of their Junior and Senior Proms. At
the last prom, Heather's dad let them drive his classic, 1955,
Cherry Red Chevy. It was a very memorable occasion!
Following graduation, Heather was a student at Stewart's
School of Cosmetology in Sioux Falls. Upon completing the 2100
hours of classes and hands-on required in South Dakota, she was
employed in the Regis Salon at the Empire Mall. Two years later,
she moved to Mankato and worked at the Regis Salon in the River Hill's Mall. During the course of the next ten years, Heather
was manager of Trade Secret and eventually rented her own styling chair at Luxe.
Adrian drove a Pepsi truck in Sioux Falls after getting his
Class A license. A move to Mankato saw him again driving delivery truck for beverage companies. Heather and Adrian were married at St. Joseph on June 24th, 2000 by Father Quinn.
In 2008, the opportunity to have a salon of her own arose
and they moved back to Lakefield. They are currently living in
their third home since coming to Lakefield. "My business is
named, Euphoria Salon and Tanning. It is located on the east
side of Main Street, north of the bakery and across from the post
office. I offer tanning beds, spray tans, hairstyling, manicures
and pedicures and makeup services," Heather informed me.
Adrian first worked as a custodian at JCC High School. For the
last six years he has been in the Advanced Assembler Support
Department at AGCO.
This article is continued on page 6.
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Life & Dignity Sunday
by Kathy Vrchota
October 10- 11, 2015
Bishop Quinn is encouraging all parishes in the Diocese of Winona to
focus attention on our civic responsibilities as Catholics and provide parishioners with the opportunity to register for the Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC) Catholic Advocacy
Network. The network is created as a
“Voice for Life and Dignity in Minnesota,” and provides resources to help
us analyze and discern social and
political issues through a solidly
Catholic, nonpartisan lens. There is
no cost to join the MCC Catholic Advocacy Network. More information
will be presented at Mass on that
weekend.
Catholic United Financial
by Kathy Condon
When our first grandchild was born,
Steve and I thought it would be a
good idea to purchase a small life
insurance policy for our grandchildren. Our parents had done this for
us when we were born, we did the
same for our kids when they were
born, so we decided to do this for
our grandchildren. The last two we
purchased were through Catholic
United Financial, which used to be
called Catholic Aid Association. Sara
Bartosh is the local sales representative that we worked with. They
have a program that donates
$25.00 to our Faith Formation program for purchasing a new policy. If
interested, give Sara a call at 507329-2942.
Finance Council-Budget Report
Parish Council
by Kathy Condon
St. Joseph’s Parish Council met on September 2. Representatives from the choir
appeared before the council with the request to move the piano to the Unity Room
as they needed more room for the choir to
stand. The Council approved this move.
Mike Brinkman reviewed St. Joseph’s finances with the council. The cemetery
board will meet to discuss raising the cost
of purchasing a plot. Maria Stumpf was approved to work 10 hours a week with the
Faith Formation program. Next meeting will
be January 14, 2016.
Church Support
2015-2016 Financial Year
As of September 13, 2015
Weekly Amount needed
Week 1 – YTD Budget Amount
Week 11 – YTD Amount Received
Plus/Minus
$ 1,877
$20,647
$ 18,647
$- 2,033
THE TRUTH AT LAST!
by Sherilyn Murphy
For decades those who advocated
for abortion have denied the humanity of the unborn child calling
the fetus "a product of conception"
or "blobs of tissue" or "uterine contents".
Autumn Prayer
God of all seasons, we thank you for Autumn.
We thank you
for the touch of coolness in the air that
gives us a new burst of energy,
for the coloring of trees that shows the creativity of the Divine Artist,
for the falling leaves that reveal the
strength of the branches,
for the hues of fields that bring peace to
our souls,
for the smiles on pumpkins that bring joy to
children,
for the fall harvest which that brings us
gratitude for the bounty of our land,
for this change of seasons that reveals the
circle of life.
God of all seasons, as you transform the
earth, transform us by your Spirit.
Amen
Doug Leonhardt, S.J.
Recently undercover videos captured staff members of Planned Parenthood harvesting organs from the
remains of aborted children to then be sold for medical
research. This revelation has been all over the news
media.
Planned Parenthood is responsible for conducting
20% of the abortions in the United States or over
300,000 abortions each year. In the video, a Planned
Parenthood technician, while doing a dissection, is
heard to exclaim, "Another boy!" Out of their own
mouths comes the truth, "It's a human baby boy!" It's
not a thing. It's not just some tissue or uterine contents.
If you haven't done so PLEASE make it a priority to
read Timothy Cardinal Dolan's entire article from the Diocese of Winona's Courier of September, 2015 that you
recently received at your home. There is a website listed
on which the video can be viewed.
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray WITH us that the
end of abortion is near.
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GETTING TO KNOW OUR PARISH FAMILY
A LIVING FAITH DEVOTIONAL
(cont. from page 4)
by Sherilyn Murphy
In their free time, which is limited, Heather likes
flower gardening, shopping and "junk" refinishing. Adrian
chooses fishing, Fantasy Football and coaching youth softball for Hannah's team. Both attend the many school
sports and other activities of their girls. Heather is a LCCW
member and their family has served as gift bearers at
Mass. Hachelle and Hannah attend Faith Formation classes.
Spending time with this young, energetic, family took
me back to a time when our three children were similar
ages only we had three boys. You're so busy burning the
proverbial candle at both ends. But make no mistake
about it these are the best years of your lives! You have
already invited God to be at the core of your family life.
We, your St. Joseph Parish Family, are here to love and
support you and one another. Now that we have had a
chance to know the Carsons, please give them the chance
to know you by greeting them and introducing yourselves.
Parish Pride
by Kathy Condon
*Gail Rients was named Sanford Clinic’s Clinical Employee of the Year. Gail has been employed as a nurse for 31
years and is now working for the Sunset Hospice Cottage
in Worthington.
*Macy Kalfs was awarded the West Education Foundation Scholarship.
*Sue Jansma won the Most Unique Hot Dish category at
the Jackson County Fair for her Pork Ball Cheesy Hash
Brown hot dish.
*Father Seitz was appointed the Dean of the Worthington
Deanery for a five year term.
*Adriane Rentschler showed the FFA Champion Market
hog at the Jackson County Fair.
*Steve and Kathy Condon welcomed a new granddaughter on September 16, Hallie Jo. She is the daughter of
Daniel and Shelly and is welcomed home by big sister
Cora and great grandmother Georgeen Dietz.
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He said to them in reply, "My mother
and my brothers are those who hear
the word of God and act on
it."
Luke 8:21
Big, extended family reunions can
be great fun but a little confusing. Is
Clayton your first cousin twice removed
or your second cousin once removed?
Is Dorothy your grandmother's sister or
your grandmother's sister-in-law? No
wonder these gatherings often involve
name tags and mini-ancestral trees!
Jesus makes it easy for us with
our Christian brothers and sisters. All
those who hear the Lord's word and follow it are family. In him we are one, no
matter how convoluted or complicated
our relationships with each other may
be. All he asks is that we be open to
introducing him to those who don't yet
realize the joy of being part of a family
so that we can all prepare together for
the reunion to come.
Lord, show me the path to loving my
family as I love you.
Written by Melanie Rigney
Printed with permission
November Birthdays
GETTING TO KNOW OUR PARISH FAMILY
by Sherilyn Murphy
Shortly after moving to Lakefield
in 1974, Andrea and Jerry
Throndset, along with their three
children, became members at
St. Joseph's Church. Over the
past forty-one years they have
shared themselves and their
talents with our parish family
and for the glory of God.
Here is their story.
Andrea Kay Scheiber was the first-born of the four daughters of
Irene and Andrew Scheiber. It was on October twenty third of 1943.
Her father was on active duty in the Army as a medic. Andrea and her
mother lived in Henderson, MN near her maternal grandparents. When
her dad was discharged from the military, the family moved to Rugby,
ND which is only 45 miles south of the Canadian border.
Andrea attended the "Little Flower Catholic School" for her first
eight years of education. She remembers the nuns being extremely
strict there. Miss Scheiber loved to sing and recalls that the parochial
school's Children's Choir, of which she was a member, was always
asked to sing at funerals. Annual trips back to Henderson to visit her
grandparents and enjoy the "Sauerkraut Days" celebration and fun was
a fond childhood memory. In her ninth grade year she entered public
school and joined the high school chorus and the band, where she
played the saxophone. Andrea graduated in 1961. Now 1961, is still
1961, when read upside down. Some of her senior classmates painted
1961 up and down a main highway near Rugby to memorialize their
commencement year.
Next, Andrea was off to Fargo, ND to enroll at the Joseph School
of Hair Design. "I completed the required 1800 hours of class and
hands-on experience in 1962 and began working at the Joseph Salon.”
Charlotte and Robert Throndset were awaiting the arrival of their
fourth child in March of 1942. Mr. Throndset worked as a butcher in
their home town, Crystal, ND. The nearest hospital was in Grafton, ND
so to be safe Charlotte traveled there by train a couple of days before
her expected delivery date. Jerry Milan was born on March 7th and was
the first of their children to enter the world in a hospital. Two more
daughters and a brother would join the family in future years.
This article is continued on page 8.
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2 - Heather Croatt
Brenda Resch
3 - Clarence Madsen
Sandy Thompson
6 - Halee Elness
10 - Charlotte Pell
11 - Brad Burmeister
Kellie Nichols
Tom VanWesten
13 - Brian Kocak
Brayden Koep
Stan Sievert
15 - Michael Hasara
Marie Schumann
16 - Mayme Jenness
Clayton Pavelko
Glen Pell
17 - Nicole Fisher
Dylan Svoboda
18 - Michaela Vancura
19 - Dennis Daberkow
20 - Ethan Koep
Evan Oeltjenbruns
Jared Oeltjenbruns
22 Jeffrey Bunkers
23 - Arlene Kellen
Rose Vancura
24 - Mary Bass-Bretzman
25 - Hayden Schultz
Stewart Roark Sr.
29 - Dan Altman
30 - David Vancura
Work for a cause, not
applause.
Live life to express, not
impress.
Don’t strive to make your
presence noticed,
just make your absence felt.
GETTING TO KNOW OUR PARISH FAMILY
(cont. from page 7)
When Jerry was two yrs. old his family moved to Grand Forks. It
was here he received his early education through the 10th grade.
When he was eleven, his father was working as a bricklayer. The wall
they were building somehow collapsed and his dad was killed. It was
Christmas Eve Day. Jerry told, "In time my mother remarried. My stepfather, who worked for the Great Northern Railroad, was transferred to
Fargo, ND where I would complete my secondary schooling." In junior
high Jerry played some hockey and basketball. During high school he
participated in track competing in the pole vault and the high jump. But
American Legion fast-pitch softball was his favorite. Jerry shared, "After
HS graduation, it was kind of a "toss up" between being a coach or a
pharmacist when I entered North Dakota State University. I ended up
in a five year program for a BS Degree in Pharmacy." To help with his
college expenses he lived at home and worked in the service dept. of
the local Ford dealership 20 hrs. a week. It made him an "all work and
no play" sort of guy.
And so it happened, Andrea working in Fargo and Jerry going to
college there. Two of their friends contrived a plan to introduce them
after a fast-pitch softball game between the Joseph Hair Design team
and Jerry's Kallog Carpet team. "On top of having had a former boyfriend named Jerry, Jerry T. was all dirty and sweaty and disheveled
from playing ball. It just wasn't working for me," recalled Andrea. "A
short time later, I was driving my black Volkswagen Bug and saw Jerry
standing at the corner all polished and combed and looking extremely
handsome. Besides that, my girlfriend who was in the car too said if I
didn't want him she was very interested!" As fate would have it, Andrea
and Jerry began dating which consisted of a quick hour here and there
because of his classes, homework and job. Eleven months later he
called her on the phone and said, "I'd marry you tomorrow but I can't
afford a ring." Andrea replied, "Rings are over rated and I don't need a
ring." They were married on August 8, 1964 in Rugby at the Little Flower Catholic Church. She said what she meant and meant what she
said. It wasn't until their 15th wedding anniversary that she first wore a
belated engagement ring on her left hand.
They first lived in Fargo while Jerry finished his last year of college. Moves to Rochester and then Aberdeen saw them living in nine
different houses in nine years. Then it was off to Des Plaines, IL and
then full circle back to Fargo. It was during these years that they were
blessed with their three children, Stacy in 1965, Chad in 1968 and
Sasha in 1973. Stacy and David Ellingson make their home in Rochester with their family of 1 girl and 2 boys who are all in college now. Stacy is a pharmacist. Chad and wife, Karen, live at St. Michael's, MN
where he is an attorney in his own practice of criminal and family law.
They have one son, 12. Sasha and husband Todd have 2 daughters
ages 8 and 11. They live in Milaca, MN where Sasha is an elementary
teacher in a third grade classroom at present.
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This article is continued on page 9.
A LIVING FAITH
DEVOTIONAL FOR
“KIDS”
by Sherilyn Murphy
And he gave some as Apostles, others as prophets, others as evangelists, others as
pastors and teachers, to
equip the holy ones for the
work of ministry, for building
up the Body of Christ……
Ephesians 4: 11-12
Apostles,
prophets,
evangelists,
pastors and
teachers--each
group has its
own special gifts
from God.
That's what makes each
group different. And so each
group will serve others in different ways. Their gifts or talents determine how they will
serve.
That's why it is important for
us to know what our gifts and
talents are. Some of us have
the talent to be doctors. Others can be teachers, maintenance workers or perhaps
missionaries. Know what
your talents are. Then you
can see how God is calling
you to serve others.
Lord, help me to use my talents for the good of others.
Written by contributing authors
Printed with permission
GETTING TO KNOW OUR PARISH FAMILY
(cont. from page 8)
One day a salesman came to the Fargo pharmacy and asked Jerry if
he had ever considered owning his own store. The salesman knew of
a Costello Pharmacy in Lakefield, MN that was looking for a new pharmacist who would be interested in an option to buy the business. After a trip to Lakefield to see the store, meet the owner and view the
town, the Throndset family moved to Lakefield in 1974. Jerry worked
at Costello's for four years and then exercised his option to buy in
1978. On Sept. 30, 1984, a Saturday, a junction box wire in the
basement was found to be the culprit of a fire that totally destroyed
the gift shop section and all of the contents of the rest of their building. By Tuesday they were set up in the old Doman Clinic, which was
empty at the time, filling prescription orders. The footprint of the gift
shop is now an empty lot and the rest of the business was up and running by New Years of 1985. "Andrea and I decided to retire after 35
years in our own business. We sold Throndset Pharmacy in 2013.
Now we have more time to spend with family and at our place in Fort
Meyers, FL. We are dedicated fans of the Twins so Fort Meyers was
the perfect choice."
Jerry was a member of the Economic Development Association,
Kiwanis and both Jerry and Andrea the LBA (Lakefield Business Assoc.) The Throndsets were in the Am. Cancer Assoc. and later became the first chairpersons of Jackson County's initial Relay for Life in
1994. Andrea was a Girl Scout Leader for 5 yrs. She also chaired the
Dollars for Scholars program for a while.
Mr. Throndset has golfed in men's league for many years and
is a devoted Twin's fan.
Mrs. Throndset likes decorating of any kind, flower gardening,
Book Club, crafting, painting and sewing. She loved going to high
school plays, helping with their production and seeing all 3 of their
children involved in drama.
At St. Joseph, each of them served on the Parish Council and
team taught religion classes and Andrea was an instructor for release
time. Jerry is a K of C member and Andy Kay (her nickname) a LCCW
member having served as secretary. She was a song leader, sang in
the choir and sang solos for funerals.
Once again I am struck with the regret, that I wish I had known
the Throndsets like I feel I know them after this interview, a long time
ago. But more importantly, God has known and loved them and all of
us before we were ever even born. Thank you again for the fun and
open conversation you shared with me. May God bless your retirement years as you have been a blessing to your parish family at St.
Joseph these many years!
The last 2 pages of this newsletter contains a poem wrote by
their daughter Stacy Ellingson in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary.
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Youth Ministry
by Maria Stumpf
We have the wonderful opportunity to begin a youth ministry
program here at St. Joseph’s.
The youth ministry program will
be opened from 7 to 12th grade
and any young adults in the Parish and their friends. (So invite
your friends along!) This program will not only encourage
our students to deepen their
faith but will provide them with
the tools to become evangelizers. Events over the next year
will include Bible Studies, Prayer and Worship Services, Dinner
and Movie Nights, Hay
Rides/Sledding, and a multitude of Service Projects. We
courage parents to support this
new Ministry at St. Joseph’s and
express the importance of this
ministry to their children. If you
have any questions or would
like to volunteer in any way,
please contact Maria at 385227-5398. God Bless!
Our first event will be on Sunday, October 4th at 3 pm, which
will be a Dinner and a Movie.
Please invite your friends and
join us for this time of fellowship, fun, and feeding of our
souls and bellies.
Let the rain kiss you. Let
the rain beat upon your head
with silver liquid drops. Let
the rain sing you a lullaby.
Langston Hughes
Faith Formation
Camp Summit
by Michelle Ignaszewski
by Kathy Condon
Our Faith Formation year started on Wed. Sept. 23rd.
We invited parents to join us for a picnic. We are
looking forward to a faith filled year. Classes are held
on Wed. evenings starting at 6pm with supper. We
encourage everyone to sign up to bring food and help
serve, even parishioners who do not have children in
the faith formation program. This year we have around
70 students in the Pre – 10th grades. Please keep
us in your prayers. I am so very thankful for our
catechists/teachers. We have many that have returned
from last year, Leanne Bunkers, Linda VanWesten, Kylie
Majerus, Shelly Gustin, Pat Steffen, Kathy Condon, Jared Praska and Bonnie Vrchota. We also have many new
teachers, Stephani Garcia, Anna VanWesten, Brandon
Bunkers, Peter Ignaszewski, BrookLynn Dorschner, Tami
Steffen, Shelby Kunerth, and Maria Stumpf-Ahmed. A
special welcome to Maria who will be also starting a
Youth Ministry program for our junior and senior high
students.
Once again this year we will be having a Faith Formation/Youth Mass once a month. Please join us as
our students take part in the mass. This fall it will be
the second Saturday of each month – Oct. 10th, Nov.
14th and Dec. 12th, please mark your calendars.
Recently, four girls were able to spend a
few days at Camp Summit in Lanesboro,
MN at Eagle Bluff Environmental Camp. Abby Ignaszewski, Nicole Gustin and Olivia
Osgerby attended as campers and Morgan
Ignaszewski was on the Prayer Team.
Camp Summit is geared for 6th-8th graders
and is 4 days filled with prayer, Eucharistic
adoration, faith sharing, reconciliation and
daily Mass. There are also chances for rock
climbing, high ropes, hiking and other activities. I asked the girls what they liked about
Camp Summit and below are their responses.
Abby – “This was my first year going to
Camp Summit. Right when we got to Camp
Summit, there were a lot of people to welcome us. We did a lot of activities like rock
climbing, high ropes course and group challenges. It was a very fun experience and I
hope to do it again.”
Nicole – “What I liked About Camp Summit
was seeing my friends from last year. I liked
the music and the adoration time.”
Olivia – “Camp Summit was a really great
experience. I loved the people, activities,
and overall just everything. The food was
great. I met a lot of fun and loving people. I
wish that a lot of young kids get/choose to
go to this camp because I was having a ton
of fun."
Morgan – “This was my first year at Camp
Summit. I was on the Prayer Team. We
prayed for the campers. We went there a
few days before the campers to get used to
camp and go on the high ropes course. We
also went canoeing. It was a lot of fun and I
made new friends.”
Congratulations to our 11th
graders – Brandon Bunkers,
BrookLynn Dorschner, Stephani
Garcia, Teague Schultz and Anna VanWesten who will receive
the Sacrament of Confirmation
on Sat. Oct. 3rd at Sacred Heart
Church in Heron Lake.
Rain! Whose soft architectural
hands have power to cut stones,
and chisel to shapes of grandeur
the very mountains.
Thank you to the CCW for their donation
toward the registration fee.
Henry Ward Beecher
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October Anniversaries
ST. JOSEPH’S “SHARING GOOD THINGS”
MEMO BOARD
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by Sherilyn Murphy
Hymns of praise, joy, comfort and faith have been an integral
part of Christian Worship for centuries. Most everyone has a
voice and a love for music. Some have been more musically
gifted and perhaps had extra opportunities for training and
practice. We are thankful for those who have come forward at
St. Joseph to lead us and to start a choral group after not having one for a long time. It gives confidence and support to the
rest of the parish family. I, for one, have noticed that as a
congregation we sing out in a more robust way with their
help. More new songs have been interjected into our liturgy
successfully because of the group's leadership.
Gary & Jan Vacura
Brian & Amy Majerus
Ken & Letty Pavelko
Clarence & Marie Madsen
Don & Tami Hedrick
Scott & Melonie Vancura
Brian & Marilyn Anderson
James & Darlene Siefkin
Larry & Cathie Vancura
Don & Bonnie Vrchota
Paul & Karen Van Westen
November Anniversaries
The instrumentation afforded us by our
new digital piano plus using the guitar and
tambourine is a treat for our ears as our
toes tap out the rhythm. We find ourselves
humming the hymns throughout the rest of
the day.
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With Faith Formation Classes beginning
soon, we will look forward to hearing our
young people sing at their monthly Children's
Mass.
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Todd & Mary Schumann
Rodger & Ardis Hotzler
Bill & Rhonda Brandt
Craig & Gail Rients
Jim & Leanne Bunkers
Gary & Grace Rasmussen
PUMPKIN
We thank and applaud all who have been called to share their
gift of music. The suspicion is that there are a good number
more of you who have this gift. You too could enhance our
worship here at St. Joseph. "Sing a new song unto the Lord".
IT'S A GOOD, GOOD THING!
A 10 year old was asked by classmate, “What is it like to be a
Christian?” The girl replied, “It’s
like being a pumpkin. God picks
you from the patch, brings you in
and washes all the dirt off of you.
Then he cuts open the top and
scoops out all of the yucky stuff.
He removes the seeds of doubt,
hate, greed, etc. and then He
carves you a new smiling face
and puts His light inside you to
shine for all the world to see.
Newsletter Staff
Contributor: Kathy Condon
Sherilyn Murphy
LaVonne O’Connor
Consultant: Bill O’Connor
Distribution: LaVonne O’Connor
Layout: Debra Ozuturk
Special thanks to the ladies that
get the newsletter ready for
mailing.
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If the rain spoils our
picnic but saves a
farmer's crop, who are
we to say it shouldn't
rain?
Tom Barrett
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2015 Fair Results
by Kathy Condon
Jackson County Fair 4-H Results
Morgan Ignaszewski –
Reserve Champion Intermediate Rabbit Showmanship
Champion Intermediate Rabbit Interview
Tanner Marie Christoffers – Junior Division-English Champion
Junior Showmanship Champion
Junior Pleasure Champion
Junior Interview Champion
Kerry Uden Traveling Memorial Trophy
Safety – Reserve Champion
Michaela Vancura Champion - Fine Arts
Reserve Champion - Fine Arts
Prestin Christoffers Junior Beef Reserve Champion Interview
Pet – Cat –Champion
Madelyn Vancura Reserve Champion – Crafts
Senior Reserve Champion – Swine Interview
Minnesota State Fair 4-H Results
Nicole Gustin –Photography Elements – Blue
Abby Ignaszewski – Intermediate Consumer Decision Making Team – 1st Place: Purple
Michaela Vancura – Crossbred Barrow - Purple
Morgan Ignaszewski – Senior Consumer Decision Making Team – 2nd Place; Purple
Madelyn Vancura – Crossbred Barrow - purple
Wyatt Ignaszewski – Registered Spot January Gilt - Purple
Jackson County FFA Results
Adriane Rentschler – Champion Market Hog
Minnesota State Fair FFA Results
Madelyn Vancura – Class 16 Market Barrow Middleweight Division – Sixth
Food for Kids Bagging Event
by Kathy Vrchota
Friday, October 2nd from Noon to 5 PM
Saturday, October 3rd from 7:30 to 11:00 AM
Immanuel Activity Center
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