Bulletin – March 8 - St. Dominic Church

Church of St. Dominic
Northfield, Minnesota
March 8, 2015
A Family From Bethany: Part Two
As the day wore on, Lazarus' condition worsened. His fever
rose, and by nightfall he was delirious. Martha and Mary
knew their only hope lay with Jesus, if only he could get there
in time.
Samuel had left in mid-afternoon to try to find Jesus, who
was said to be somewhere in the Jordan River valley. He
went down to Jericho, truly down, for the 12 miles from
Bethany to Jericho dropped 4,000 feet in altitude. There
were no villages, only an inn halfway along the route. Bands
of robbers frequented the area, preying on passersby who
dared journey this dry desolate stretch of road without the
security of a large group. Samuel did not have the luxury of
waiting for a group to gather. Lazarus' condition was
becoming more critical by the moment.
Coming within sight of the green Jericho oasis, Samuel gave
a sigh of relief and a prayer of thanks to God. The sun was
just beginning to set behind the precipices of the western
valley wall. Arriving in Jericho's main square, Samuel found
some travelers who had arrived from the north, coming from
Galilee along the Jordan River road. They were from
Capernaum where Jesus had lived for the past three
years. Not only did they know him, they had seen him that
very morning about 18 miles back. Jesus and his disciples
were camped just across the Jordan River, a safe place since
the jurisdiction of both Pontius Pilate and the Jewish High
Priest ended at the river. The remote location didn't stop
people from coming, however. The travelers told Samuel
there must have been at least 300 people there, constantly
coming and going, seeking healings or being baptized there
by Jesus' disciples. The site should be easy to find.
A few blocks from the square, Samuel knocked at the door
of a familiar house. "Samuel, Shalom, my friend! What
Parish Center • 216 N. Spring Street • Northfield, MN 55057
Phone ................................................................................................................................... 507-645-8816
Pastor, Fr. Dennis Dempsey ............................................................................................... ext. 202
Deacon, Steve Moses ............................................................................................ 507-581-2569
Secretary, Jennifer Kluzak ...................................................................................................ext. 201
Bookkeeper, Shari Erickson ............................................................................................... ext. 204
Choir Director, Lorilee Malecha .......................................................................................ext. 208
Parish Nurse, Nancy Ludescher ......................................................................................ext. 203
Faith Formation, Mara Mangan.......................................................................................ext. 205
Faith Formation Secretary, Roxzanne Devney ...................................................ext. 209
Middle School Faith Formation Coordinators, Mike & Jen Wallin
Mission Trip Coordinator, Rick Nelson
Fax ........................................................................................................................................... 507-645-8818
Email ....................................................................................... [email protected]
brings you to Jericho at such an hour?" Eleazar welcomed
Samuel with a hug. His wife Esther poured water over
Samuel's dusty hands and feet and anointed his forehead
with scented oil. The two men sat down while Esther
brought wheat cakes, goat cheese and fresh fruit along with
a flask of wine. Eleazar had grown up in Bethany and
attended synagogue school with Samuel. While they ate
and drank, Samuel told Eleazar about Lazarus' accident and
how vital it was to find Jesus.
"My friend, I, too, remember Lazarus with great affection. If,
as the travelers said, the encampment is easy to find, we
should set out together tonight. The Jordan road is safe, and
we can return here with Jesus before the Sabbath begins at
sunset. Then, after the Sabbath rest, you can be in Bethany
with Jesus on Sunday."
Eleazar's words made sense. They decided to rest up for a
couple hours before setting out, but Samuel just tossed and
turned. His concern for Lazarus would not allow him to sleep
until he had found Jesus. It was around midnight when they
stepped out on the deserted streets of Jericho. The scent of
Jericho’s date palms and flowers wafted like perfume in the
crisp night air, and the stars sparkled clearly. Past the city
and the nourishing waters of the oasis, the desert took over
for four treeless miles until they reached the Jordan where
the road turned north to follow the river. They walked on in
silence in the enveloping darkness, entrusting themselves
and their friend Lazarus to the Lord with every step. A light
haze was just beginning to show above the valley wall to the
east when they saw the light of a few lamps and what
appeared to be a camp near the river a little ways ahead of
them.
Parish Website .............................................................................. www.churchofstdominic.org
Facebook ............................................................ facebook.com/churchofstdominicnfld
St. Dominic School • 216 N. Spring St. • Northfield, MN 55057
Phone ................................................................................................................................................ 645-8136
Principal .................................................................................................................... Vicki Kalina Marvin
St. Dominic Church • 104 N. Linden St.• Northfield, MN 55057
Phone ................................................................................................................................................ 645-6392
Mass Schedule
Saturday .......................................................................................................................................... 5:00 p.m.
Sunday .............................................. 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; 12:30 p.m. Español
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PARISH NOTES
LENTEN SCHEDULE
Fridays of Lent: Stations of the Cross will be prayed at 6pm in
English and at 7pm in Spanish (Via Crucis). A soup supper,
hosted by various parish committees or groups, will be held at
6:30 pm in the O’Gara Social Hall.
St. Dominic Students will lead the Stations of the Cross at 8:20
am in the church on Lenten Fridays through March 20.
EASTER FLOWERS
You are invited to remember your loved ones with a
donation for our Easter flowers (suggested donation
$20). Envelopes are available in the narthex, or you
may provide your own with “In memory of…” and
“From…” written on the envelope. Return the
envelopes in the weekend collection or to the parish office, 216
Spring St. N.
FISH FRY
Northfield Knights of Columbus Council
1516 is hosting their fish fry on Friday,
March 13, 5-8 pm in the O’Gara Social
Hall. The meal is served buffet style.
Menu: baked or fried cod, mac & cheese, scalloped or baked
potatoes, full salad bar, vegetable, bread, dessert and
beverages. Adults, $12; children 5-12, $6; under age 5 eat for
free.
MISSION POSSIBLE 5K RUN/WALK
Saturday, May 2, 9:00 am, Old Memorial Park.
Proceeds benefit our youth mission program.
Details and registration information available
on
our
parish
website,
www.churchofstdominic.org.
FEBRUARY BAPTISMS
Claire Kieffer, daughter of Bryce and Renae
Kieffer; Stella Sykora, daughter of Todd and
Stacey Sykora; Wes Wallen, son of Derek and
Sara Wallen. We welcome these children into the Church of St.
Dominic and pray that they will always follow the Good
Shepherd.
SCHEDULE FOR LITURGICAL MINISTERS
All lectors, ushers, greeters, and Extraordinary Ministers of
Holy Communion: please pick up a copy of the March and April
schedule in the Narthex. The schedule is also posted on the
Liturgical
Ministers page
of
our
website,
churchofstdominic.org .
RECONCILIATION SERVICE
Our parish Lenten Reconciliation Service will
be held on Sunday, March 15 at 4:00 pm.
HANDBELL CHOIR
The Handbell Choir would like to invite you to join us as we
celebrate Lent and Easter. If you’ve ever wondered what it
would be like to play with us, now is the time. Please call Deb
Kopas at 645-2779 for more information.
GLOBAL SOLIDARITY SUNDAY WEEKEND
Next weekend is Global Solidarity Sunday in our
archdiocese. We have the opportunity to stand
with those who are the most vulnerable
throughout the world next weekend as we are
invited to offer gifts by contributing to a special
collection for 4 global initiatives designated by the US
Conference of Catholic Bishops. Envelopes will be available in
the Narthex. Please be as generous as you are able.
Willard & Bernice Estrem. Additions to the
prayer list published in the bulletin will be for 2
weeks and added to the complete list available
in the Chapel.
Shelby Lolling and Andrew Endres
STEWARDSHIP
Envelope/plate contributions, March 1 .......... $11,055.66
Automatic (ACH) contributions ..............................$617.00
Weekly collection budget ................................. $11,533.34
Year-to-date surplus (shortfall) ........................ $41,969.33
Thank you for your continued support!
LEAVE A LEGACY
Plan to leave a gift for your church or the school. Bequests for
either can be assigned in your will to: The Church of St.
Dominic, Northfield.
THANK YOU!
Saints Night Out, the school's most
important fundraiser of the year, was
a huge success! Once again, the team of dedicated volunteers
raised over $60,000! Several parents of students from the
school, as well as other members of the community, looked
the part as they paid homage to the era that saw the explosive
popularity of legwarmers, perms and Bon Jovi.
Thank you to our Saints Night Out Sponsors:
Apple Chevrolet Buick * Archer House * Art & Emily Monaghan
Barry & Shelly May * Benson & Langehough Funeral Home
Chris & Mary Thurin * Coldwell Banker South Metro
College City Beverage * Corbett Chiropractic * D & S Cement
Danco Automotive Group * Doug & Karen Lyons * Monarch
Dr. Mark Labenski & Dr. Jane Runzheimer * Eileen Cooper
Einstein Remodeling * Gullickson Homes Inc
Haugen Chiropractic * Instant Shade, Inc. * Johnson Dental
Jeanne & Tom Oleson * Klinkhammer Financial
Linder & Associates * Lorence’s Berry Farm * Wagner Sod Co.
Matthew Thurin, Class of 2013 * Muddy Marsh Farms
Northfield Knights of Columbus * Northfield Yardworks
Paul Thurin, class of 2011 * Professional Drive Dental Group
Professional Pride Realty * Schieck Orthodontics
Specialized Floor Coverings * Thurin, Thurin and Associates
Tim Morisette, Lampe Law Group
NEWS & EVENTS
Women’s Retreat: Mar. 27-29, Franciscan Retreat
Center, Prior Lake, 952-447-2182
Men’s Retreat: Mar. 13-15, Christ the King Retreat
Center, Buffalo, 763-682-1394
2015 ARCHDIOCESAN MEN’S CONFERENCE
Saturday, Mar. 21, 8 AM – 12 PM, AARC Fieldhouse, University
of St. Thomas. Men of all ages and walks of life are invited to
a morning filled with faith and fellowship. Mass, breakfast,
speakers and more. $20 per adult, $10 per student up to HS
senior. For information and to register, visit archspm.org or
call 651-291-4411.
FOR YOUR MARRIAGE...
Have you ever tried a “tech fast”? For one day resolve not to
use any technology – no TV, computer, cell phone, iPod, etc.
Use the time you save to pray and to be present to your family
Visit www.ForYourMarriage.org for today’s marriage tip, an
initiative of the US Council of Catholic Bishops.
RICE COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH COLLECTIVE
Happy Hour is a 10 session workshop series designed to
introduce participants to the concepts of positive psychology,
cultivate positive emotions, and practice building the good
things in life. The next session is Tuesdays, March 17—May
26, 4-5 pm, Northfield Community Resource Center Room
222. There is no fee for this workshop, and it is open to the
public. Please pre-register at 664-3504 or [email protected] by
March 13.
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING…A gift to be treasured
A series of Natural Family Planning classes will begin:
Mar. 11 - St. Joseph’s Hospital, St. Paul, 651-232-3088
Mar. 12 - Holy Family, St. Louis Park, 612-396-4019
Mar. 23 - St. Charles Borromeo, St. Anthony, 651-232-3088
Mar. 26 - Holy Family, St. Louis Park, 612-396-4019
USED A BIT SHOPPE
The Used A Bit Shoppe, 624 Water St. S., is a
furniture store that offers affordable used furniture
to the Northfield area. Donated items are taxdeductible. Items include: household furnishings
for kitchen, office, bedrooms, bathrooms; small appliances,
area rugs, tools, toys and puzzles, collectibles, art objects,
home décor and jewelry. Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri., & Sat.:
10 AM-5 PM; Thursday, 10 AM-7 PM. Call 645-1399 for
information about our used furniture.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT - MARCH 15, 2015
“For everyone who does wicked
things hates the light and does not
come toward the light, so that his
works might not be exposed. But
whoever lives the truth comes to the
light, so that his works may be
clearly seen as done in God.” - Jn
3:20-21. Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001,
1998, 1970 CCD.
2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23 / Eph 2:4-10 / John 3:14-21
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AREA EVENTS
CAR SEAT SAFETY CLINIC
Saturday, March 14, 9:30-10:30 am, Northfield Hospital EMS
Station, 1600 Riverview Lane. A certified technician will verify
the seat meets safety standards, check for proper installation
in your vehicle and ensure seat is appropriate for child’s size
and age. Come with child and carseat. Appointments - 507646-1534 or [email protected]; walk-ins welcome.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
For young women in their 20’s, meets every other Tuesday at
7:00 pm in designated homes. The study will follow the
lectionary readings for the upcoming Sunday with additional
focus on praying the scriptures with "lectio divina." For more
information contact Katie Theis at 507-645-1430 or
[email protected].
RETROUVAILLE ...A LIFELINE FOR MARRIAGES
Are you hurting in your marriage? Do you have
trouble communicating, frequent arguments or
fights? Retrouvaille is a 3-month program
consisting of a weekend and (6) 4-hour follow-up
presentations. The next weekend dates are: April
10, June 5 and August 7. For information, call 651-464-5855.
HOPE FOR RECOVERY
Saturday, March 28, 9am – 3pm, St. Mathias Church,
Hampton. Hope for Recovery is a six hour class taught by a
trained family member that provides practical strategies for
dealing with the complexities of mental illness. Participants
learn about mental illnesses, treatments, coping strategies,
the mental health system, and local resources. Visit their
website, www.namihelps.org, for more information and to
register.
LENTEN DAYS OF PRAYER
Thursdays of Lent, Mar. 12 & 19, 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM,
Franciscan Retreat & Spirituality Center, Prior Lake. For more
information and to register, call 952-447-2182 or visit
www.FranciscanRetreats.net.
Welcome to the Church of St. Dominic
We thank God that you are with us. If you are not registered
please fill out the form below and drop it in the collection
basket or mail it to the Parish Center (216 Spring Street N.)
Name: ___________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________
City: __________________________________ Zip: ________
___ I would like information.
___ New phone
___ I have a new address
___ I’m moving away; please remove me from roster.
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MARCH 8, 2015
Mass Intentions
Sat. Mar. 7
Sun. Mar. 8
Mon. Mar. 9
Tues. Mar. 10
Wed. Mar. 11
Fri.
Mar. 13
Sat. Mar. 14
Sun. Mar. 15
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
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This Week at St. Dominic
5:00 PM
8:00 AM
10:30 AM
12:30 PM
5:15 PM
5:30 PM
10:30 AM
1:45 PM
7:00 AM
10:15 AM
5:00 PM
8:00 AM
10:30 AM
12:30 PM
† Betty Tousignant, Joe Gambucci
† Martin & Wilma Malecha
† For the parish
Misa
Word service
Misa
Hospital Mass
School Mass - 8th Grade
† Richard McNamara
† Josephine Skluzacek
† For the parish
† Richard Douglass
† Kathy Wise
Misa
March 14 — 5 PM Mass
Music
Youth Alive, Lorilee Malecha, Martha Barth
Lectors
George & Denise Budd
Extraordinary Ministers George & Denise Budd, Betty Gilomen,
of Holy Communion Dale and Donna Fredrickson, Abby Goerdt
Ushers
George & Bev Fink, Jim Driver
Greeters Mission Trip Youth
March 15 — 8 AM Mass
Music
Adult Choir, Martha Barth
Lectors
Bill Simonet, Sue Hollinger
Extraordinary Ministers Barb Moore, Marcia Simon, Laura Devney,
of Holy Communion Margaret Ludwig, Dorothy Pumper, Sue Vondrasek
Ushers Tom Christophersen, Catherine Hollinger, Ray Johnson
Greeters Mission Trip Youth
March 15 — 10:30 AM Mass
Music
Joyful Noise
Lectors
Angie Smisek, Vicki Kalina Marvin
Extraordinary Ministers Connie Posch, Marcia Stanton, Jim Zell,
of Holy Communion Tom & Marilynn Neuville, Theresa Rezac,
Mike & Angie Smisek, Mark Werner
Ushers
Jerry Tritch, Brian Stevens, Bob Duban
Greeters Mission Trip Youth
Reminder: You are required to find a replacement if unable to
serve as a minister on your scheduled weekend.
FOODSHARE DRIVE
March is the month to donate to our
local food shelf. All cash and food
donations made to the CAC during
March stay in Northfield. Non-perishable food items can
be placed in the baskets in the Narthex. Please make
checks payable to Community Action Center of
Northfield and mail to CAC, 1651 Jefferson Pkwy
HS200, Northfield, MN 55057. For questions, please
call Steph Helken, Food Shelf Manager, at 664-3585.
Saturday, March 7
7:00 AM
Women’s Bible Study
Yth Bldg
3:00 PM
Parish Directory Photos
OSH
Sunday, March 8
8:00 AM
Parish Directory Photos
OSH
11:00 AM Spanish First Communion Class
ChB, KC
4:00 PM
10th Gr. Confirmation (Goerdt)
KC
4:00 PM
10th Gr. Confirmation (Barth)
Yth Bldg
4:00 PM
9th Gr. Confirmation (Stenzel)
ChB
6:30 PM
Cub Scouts (Bears)
KC
Monday, March 9
7:00 PM
Spanish Choir (Alvaro)
Sanct
Tuesday, March 10
6:00 PM
Cub Scouts (Wolves)
KC
7:00 PM
Spanish Choir (Luis)
Sanct
7:00 PM
Adult Ed/RCIA
Yth Bldg
Wednesday, March 11
5:30 PM
Wednesday Dinner
OSH, KT
Menu: Chicken Fettucine, pb&j bar, salad
bar, dessert
6:00 PM
10th Grade Confirmation (Kovach)
ChB
6:15 PM
Pre-5 Faith Formation
School
6:15 PM
Gr. 6-8 Faith Formation
OSH
7:00 PM
Adult Choir
Sanct
Thursday, March 12
6:00 PM
Hand Bell Choir
Sanct
6:30 PM
Hispanic Prayer Group (Rosas)
Yth Bldg
7:00 PM
Men’s Discussion Group
KC
7:30 PM
Joyful Noise
Sanct
Friday, March 13
8:30 AM
Stations of the Cross
Sanct
5:00 PM
KC Fish Fry
OSH
6:00 PM
Hispanic Youth Group
Yth Bldg
6:00 PM
Stations of the Cross in Mime
Sanct
7:00 PM
Via Crucis
Sanct
7:30 PM
Spanish Choir (Rocio)
Sanct
Saturday, March 14
Global Solidarity Sunday
7:00 AM
Women’s Bible Study
Yth Bldg
9:00 AM
First Holy Communion Student Day
ChB
3:00 PM
Parish Directory Photos
OSH
3:00 PM
Spanish Baptism Class
ChB
Sunday, March 15
Global Solidarity Sunday
8:00 AM
Parish Directory Photos
OSH
11:00 AM Spanish First Communion Class
ChB, KC
3:00 PM
Spanish Baptism Class
ChB
4:00 PM
Parish Reconciliation Service
Sanct
4:00 PM
10th Gr. Confirmation (Goerdt)
KC
4:00 PM
10th Gr. Confirmation (Barth)
Yth Bldg
5:30 PM
Private Event
Yth Bldg
HEALTHFINDERS CLINIC
The clinic is open for uninsured individuals in the
Northfield and Faribault area. Staffed with volunteer
medical professionals, interpreters and social workers,
patients are seen by appointment only. For information or
to set up an appointment, call 646-8964.