Ash Wednesday Masses ~ Wednesday, February 18

Welcome to the Stillwater Catholic Parishes
Church of St. Michael
St. Mary’s Church
611 South Third Street
423 South 5th Street
www.stmichaelstillwater.org
Parish Office: 651-439-4400 Fax: 651-430-3271
www.stmarystillwater.org
Parish Office: 651-439-1270 Fax: 651-439-7045
St. Croix Catholic School
www.stcroixcatholic.org
Fr. Michael J. Miller, Pastor
[email protected]
School Office: 651-439-5581
Fr. Brian Lynch, Parochial Vicar
651-379-1261
[email protected]
After-hour Clergy Emergency Line
651-379-1262
651-430-1551
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 15, 2015
Ash Wednesday Masses ~ Wednesday, February 18
7:30 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
12:15 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
St. Mary’s Church
Church of St. Michael
Church of St. Michael
Church of St. Michael
PLEASE NOTE: There will NOT be a 7:00 p.m. Mass at St. Mary’s on Ash Wednesday
The Knights of Columbus invite one and all...
February 15, 2015
8:00 AM—1:00 PM
1910 South Greeley Street, Stillwater
Open to the Public.
All you can eat
Adults: !#$$
Children 12 & Under: !"#$$
PROCEEDS SUPPORT
All St. Croix Valley Faith Formation Programs!
Please bring a food item for the St. Michael’s Food Shelf.
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Sausage, Applesauce, Beverage
Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs
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Temptation
Every Ash Wednesday churches around the world are abnormally full. Even
though it is not a holy day of obligation, twice as many people attend. The painful
memories of a half-empty church on a holy day are somewhat healed by a full church
at the beginning of Lent. I think this happens because most people have a real desire to
“Turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel” (Mark 1:15), as we hear when
ashes are placed on our forehead. The other option is “Remember, you are dust, and to
dust you shall return” (Genesis 3:19, Psalm 103:14-16). We are reminded of our
mortality, and the reality of judgment, which is a great impetus for repentance. Yet, in
the face of these good desires, intentions, and resolutions we experience the reality of
sin and the power of the temptations that lead to it. Hopelessness and discouragement
follow, and those good intentions are overpowered, leaving many imprisoned as
before.
That is why it is so important to understand temptation. The Latin root for the
word temptation means, “to try” in the sense of “to touch, feel, or handle.” It is an
enticement, an invitation to experience something. The devil’s temptation to Adam
and Eve was to make them desire the experience of being like God (Genesis
3:5). What makes a temptation evil is when it contradicts the will of God. Ultimately,
behind every temptation is the devil, who uses our flesh, with its desires, disordered by
original sin, and the things of the world. The final two petitions in the Our Father are
concerned with these realities: “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from
evil.” “In this petition, evil is not an abstraction, but refers to a person, Satan, the Evil
One, the angel who opposes God. The devil (dia-bolos) is the one who ‘throws
himself across’ God’s plan and His work of salvation accomplished in
Christ” (Catechism, 2851). This is what he tries to do when he tempts Jesus in the
desert. He tries to divert Him from the Father’s plan by offering Him other things that
would seem better, including the whole world. He would try again later using Peter
who said, when Jesus foretold His suffering and death, “God forbid, Lord! No such
thing shall ever happen to you.” Jesus knew who was really behind this temptation and
replied, “Get behind me, Satan! You are an obstacle to me” (Matt. 16:22-23). He then
goes on to say, “What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit
his life?” (Matt. 16:26).
And so it is with us. On this earth we will be tempted to turn away from God’s
will – to try, or touch something else. These things will be presented to us as being
something good and pleasurable; something that promises us happiness. But they are
empty promises. Make no mistake about it; the devil is very good at
temptation. Though fallen, he is still an angel, meaning that his intellect is much
greater than ours; we have no chance of outsmarting him, or making a deal with
him. He is “’a murderer from the beginning…a liar and the father of lies,’ Satan is ‘the
deceiver of the whole world’ (Jn 8:24, Rev 12:9). Through him sin and death entered
the world” (Catechism, 2852). And that is exactly what Christ saves us from. We
must never give in to the temptation to believe anything else.
Father Michael J. Miller
St. Mary’s Church
Parish Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
[email protected]
Mass Times
Sunday
8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.
Daily Masses
Monday - Saturday 7:30 a.m.
Sacrament of Penance
Saturday
8:00 - 8:30 a.m.
Church of St. Michael
Parish Office Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
[email protected]
Parish Council Chair, David Framke 651-402-4786
Mass Times:
Saturday
5:30 p.m.
Sunday morning
7:30, 9:15 and 11:00 a.m.
Daily Masses
Monday - Friday 5:30 p.m.
Sacrament of Penance
Saturday
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday or by appointment 5:00- 5:25 p.m.
Facebook: Church of St. Michael Stillwater
Twitter: @churchofstmike
Pastoral Staff
Fr. Michael J. Miller, Pastor
379-1261
[email protected]
Fr. Brian Lynch, Parochial Vicar 379-1262
[email protected]
Fr. Jack Donahue, retired
439-4400
Fr. Robert Valit, retired
439-3111
Deacon Roger Carlson
439-4400
[email protected]
Deacon Guy Glover
261-7622
Leann Kaufenberg, Pastoral Minister & Parish
Nurse [email protected] 379-1266
St. Croix Valley Faith
Formation & Youth Ministry
John & Mary Building, 218 E. Willard St.
www.sccff.net
www.sccym.org
PJ Butler
Executive Director
Phone:
351-3175
Fax:
379-1279
St. Croix Catholic School
621 South 3rd St.
www.stcroixcatholic.org
Principal, Sr. Mary Juliana O.P.:
[email protected]
Phone:
439-5581
Fax:
439-8360
Ark of Angels Montessori
Preschool
www.arkofangels.org
Cheryl Olsen
379-1269
[email protected]
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Sacrament of Baptism
This sacrament is the door to the Catholic
Church and the entrance into a new life. Parents must participate in a baptism prep. class
before baptism. Visit your parish website or
call the parish office to make arrangements.
Parish Nurse News
First Communion
Starting in 2nd Grade, children can begin
classes in September. Contact St. Croix
Valley Faith Formation or go to SCVFF
website to register or for more information.
Sacrament of Confirmation
This is a one-year program in 9th grade.
Contact St. Croix Valley Faith Formation
Office to join the classes that begin each Fall.
Rite of Christian Initiation
St. Croix Valley Faith Formation is always
pleased to speak to anyone returning to the
church or who wishes to find out more about
the Catholic faith. Formal classes begin each
Fall. Contact Leah Rieckens at 351-3175 for
more information.
Sacrament of Marriage
Please see your parish’s website for full information. If you have any questions, please
direct them to: Fr. Brian Lynch, Director of
Marriages, St. Mary’s and St. Michael’s
[email protected] (379-1262)
Anointing of the Sick
The anointing of the sick is administered to
bring spiritual and even physical strength
during an illness, especially near the time of
death. If you are undergoing surgery, are
aged or experiencing declining health, contact your parish office to request an anointing.
Bulletin Articles
Sent via email, wherever possible, to
[email protected].
Resources
Vatican
www.vatican.va
Archdiocese of St Paul & Minneapolis
www.archspm.org
Outreach to Persons with disAbilities
Deacon Sean & Joan Curtan-Coordinators
[email protected] 651-291-4543
Televised Mass Valley Access
Shown live on Sundays at 9:15 a.m. & tape delayed on Wednesdays & Thursdays.
St. Michael’s Library
Open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Returning Catholics
www.CatholicsComeHome.org
Our First, Most Cherished Liberty
www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/
religious-liberty/index.cfm
National Catholic Partnership on Disability
www.ncpd.org
Project Rachel [email protected]
Confidential individual referrals for those suffering with the pain of abortion 651-291-4515.
Respect Life
Are You Afraid?
Some people have an unfounded fear that using abortion victim photography could
do harm to a woman faced with an unplanned pregnancy and wanting an abortion.
You don’t lose anything by showing her the pictures. But you potentially lose
something by not showing the pictures: her baby’s life! You could use this
following analogy in talking with her.
“Imagine there’s water with poison in it and whoever drinks it will die. Now
imagine that I know there’s poison in the water and you don’t. I see you grab the
glass and I don’t warn you what’s in it. You drink it and die. I have just been an
accomplice to your murder! In the same way, if I know shocking things about
the abortion procedure, and don’t share these things with you, I’d be withholding
life-saving information. That’s not fair to you!”
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Stewardship — A Way of Life
Operating Funds
(Weekly collection, EFT payments and gifts used only for operating expenses for Fiscal Year July 1, 2014—June 30, 2015)
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Ash Wednesday Collection
The collection at the Ash Wednesday Masses on February 18, will be for our outreach programs which provide assistance to our
parishioners. St. Mary’s and St. Michael’s each have their own fund for which collections are also made on Thanksgiving.
The Care and Share Fund monies are used to help those in St. Mary’s parish and community who are facing financial struggles.
For confidential assistance, please contact Ann Newlander at 439-1270.
St. Michael’s Helping Hand Emergency Fund is an outreach program intended to provide assistance to St. Michael’s
parishioners who are experiencing financial hardship. Requests for assistance are handled by Leann Kaufenberg, Director of
Pastoral Ministry, at 379-1266. All calls are confidential.
Unfortunately, the number of calls and visits to the Pastoral Outreach Ministers, requesting assistance, continues to be high.
Thank you so much for your financial support of these programs at the upcoming Ash Wednesday Masses.
Steeple Repair
Funds donated specifically for the repairs to the Steeple
We finished the first phase of the steeple repair last fall, and we will
begin phase two this spring. This will include a complete restoration of
the exterior of the steeple from top to bottom.
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If you have not made your contribution to the 2015 Catholic Services Appeal, please consider doing
so. One pledge can make a difference, especially when combined with all of the other pledges made
throughout our local Church. And, when our parish reaches its goal, 25% of ALL funds received
will be returned for use to support ministries in our parish. Please prayerfully consider providing
your financial support to the Catholic Services Appeal. You can and will make a difference.
Church of St. Michael Goal: $75,453
St. Mary’s Church Goal: $18,272
It is important to know that contributions to the CSA will be used for the benefit of designated
ministries of the Appeal. Please visit the new Catholic Services Appeal Foundation website at
csafspm.org for more information. Thank you for your prayerful consideration and generous
response.
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St. Mary’s Parish News
Ministry Schedule
Monday-Saturday
7:30 a.m. February 16-21
Sacristan: Ron Lugge
Stations of the Cross
Friday, 7:00 p.m. February 20
Servers: Luke Gross, Molly Junker
Sunday 8:00 a.m.– February 22
Reader: Mary Huelsmann
EMHC: Mary Wicker*, Jean Aggerbeck, Brenda
Grubb
Altar Servers: Sarah and Joseph Buhr
Ushers: Al Roettger, Ron Anderson, Dave
Schultz, Dennis Mencke
Sunday 10:30 a.m.– February 22
Reader: Kim Barnhart
EMHC: Mary Pat Goodman*, Gene and Sophia
Bartkey, Jean Schrankler (choir)
Altar Servers: Luke Gross, MaryFrancis Williams
Ushers: Holly Mezera, Shannon Emerson, Paul
Roth, Dave Shaleen
Sunday 6:00 p.m.– February 22
Reader: Ann Newlander
EMHC: Shannon Shaleen
Usher: Bob Newlander
Congratulations!!
Father
Timothy
Yanta
sends
his
congratulations, and regrets that he won’t be
able to join us for our 150th Anniversary
celebration. He remembers fondly his time
he spent here as Parochial Vicar from
2005-2006.
St. Anne’s Society
The $2 yearly dues for St. Anne’s Society
are now due for 2015. The money covers
the Masses that are said throughout the
year for the living and deceased members
of St. Anne’s. Please send your $2 to
Helen Christ, 417 S. Martha St., Stillwater,
or put it in the collection basket with your
name on it. There is a meeting and picnic
once a year on the Feast of St. Anne, July
26. All women of the parish are welcome
to join.
Ash Wednesday Mass Change!!!
There will be NO 7:00 pm Mass at St. Altar Servers
We are recruiting altar servers who have
Mary’s on Ash Wednesday.
received their first Holy Communion and
Reconciliation. Please contact Nita Vogel
Seniors Cards
Seniors will meet for cards on Wednesday, at [email protected] or the church
February 18th at 1:00 p.m. in the Atrium at office, 439-1270 with any questions.
St. Mary’s
St. Michael’s Parish News
Congratulations
Congratulations to parishioners
Elaine and Bob Johnson who
will celebrate their 65th
wedding
anniversary
on
February 14th!
Baptism
Born to a new life in Christ and joined to
our faith community through the water of
Baptism, we welcome:
Peter Thomas Justen
Donation for Services
Ninna Rosenthal, the owner of Establish
Salon in Lake Elmo, attended Christmas
Mass at the Church of St. Michael and has
offered an opportunity for her to
contribute back to the parish. Beginning
February 1st through Easter, she will
donate 20% of each service received by a
parishioner
right
back
to
our
parish. Simply inform the staff that you
are a member of St. Michael’s. For
questions or appointments contact
information is establishsalon.com or 651770-3515.
Funeral Sacristan Needed
St. Michael’s has two funeral sacristans that assist me on the day of the funeral. I would
really like to train in 2 more sacristans by early March. Typically the sacristan arrives
prior to the start of the visitation and leaves after the funeral is over. It is about a 2 ½
hour commitment on the day of the funeral. If you would like to volunteer for this ministry, please give me a call for more information about the role. Leann Kaufenberg,
Pastoral Minister 651-379-1266.
Volunteer Opportunities
If you would like to be a part of the "behind-the-scene crew" that makes all components
of the Liturgy come together each week, please call the office directly or contact Flo
Harris at [email protected]. We are currently in need of additional sacristans
and ushers or anyone able to come in and do some light cleaning or vacuuming in the
church.
We are glad you attended Mass here. How may we serve you?
I am interested in parish membership
Please note my change of address
I would like a call by the pastoral staff
I don’t receive envelopes & would like to
Name:…………………………………………………………………………………………..
Phone: …………………………………......
Address: ………………………………………………………………………………...……..
Parish: ……………………………………………….
Please remove and send to parish office or drop in the collection basket.
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Upcoming Events
Bi-Parish News and Events
Iconography Workshop
St. Mary's Catholic Church will be hosting
an Iconography Workshop taught by Nicholas
Markell. The workshop will take place April 13 18. Parishioner and Instructor Nicholas Markell teaches
Byzantine iconography using the ancient method of
egg-tempura painting and 24 Kt gold leafing. This
approach explores the technique as well as spiritual
symbolism of the icon writing process. Each participant
will create the icon of the Virgin of Tenderness.
This workshop is offered at $275 which is 50% less than
the regular workshop price. Limited space. For registration information or questions
contact Judy Symalla at 351-0650 or [email protected].
Daily Mass Schedule Change
Daily Mass schedule at St. Michael’s has been reduced to Tuesdays and Thursdays
due to a reduced pastoral staff. We pray deeply for Fr. Lynch as he begins his new
assignment in Belle Plaine. We pray with confidence for healing for Fr. Donahue as
he recovers from hip surgery. We pray earnestly that Fr. Valit and Fr. Miller will
remain healthy and feel the gratitude of their parishioners as they carry a heavier
load.
Monday, February 16
10:00 a.m. Respect Life Committee
Meeting
MI-Board Room
Tuesday, February 17
7:00 p.m. St. Mary’s Quilters
MA-Room B
Wednesday, February 18
ASH WEDNESDAY
10:00 a.m. Legion of Mary
MI-Thomas More Library
10:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study
MA-Room C
10:30 a.m. “Nine Words” Book Study
Group
MI-Edith Stein Room
1:00 p.m. Senior’s Cards
MA-Atrium
5:00 p.m. Soup Supper
MI-Social Hall
2015 Men’s Club Lenten Fish Frys
Join us on Fridays during Lent (except Good Friday) as the Men’s
Club of St. Michael’s and St. Mary’s provide their popular and famous
fish dinners for family feasting. Bring the whole family to what has
become a very popular parish and community tradition.
What: All you can eat Beer Battered Cod, parsley buttered potatoes,
coleslaw, and green beans. There will also be Mac & Cheese for the younger guests.
When: First 6 Fridays in Lent. February 20 – March 27, 2015
Where: St. Michael’s Social Hall
Time: Serving from 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. Take-out available
Cost: Adults: $10.00, Seniors: $9.00, Children 6-12 yrs: $5.00 Children 5 and under:
Free; Special Family Household rate: $35.00 max.
Thursday, February 19
8:45 a.m. “Nine Words” Book Study
MA-Room C
9:30 a.m. Together Women’s Study Grp
MI-Edith Stein Room
1:30 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul Society Mtg
MI-Thomas More Library
6:15 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting
MI-Board Room
7:00 p.m. Finance Council Meeting
MA-Board Room
Men’s Club Members: Please sign up to work as many nights as you are able.
Workers needed from 1:00 – 8:00 p.m. Go to http://signupschedule.com/rsimmet to
sign up online or contact Bob Simmet at 651-264-9304 or [email protected]
Friday, February 20
4:00 p.m. Men’s Club Fish Fry
MI-Social Hall
7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross
MA-Church
Confirmation Students, Scouts, WYD, Honor Students etc: Middle and High
School Student Service Hours are always available and welcome: space to sign up at
above link or check in with SCVFF office.
Seniors Event
The seniors will be going to Turtle Lake on February 17th. Please call Sue Maslowski
at 439-7154 for a reservation.
Saturday, February 21
Sunday, February 22
9:00 a.m. Coffee and Donuts
MA-Great Hall
7:00 p.m. VERITAS
MA-Campus
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Worship and Liturgy
Mass Intentions for the Week
St. Mary’s Church
February 16-22
Monday
7:30 a.m.
† Gerald Alfveby
Fr. Valit
Tuesday
7:30 a.m.
Kristen Aggerbeck
5:30 p.m.
SCVFF Catechists
Fr. Valit
Wednesday
7:30 a.m.
† David Simonson
Fr. Miller
Thursday
7:30 a.m.
Nicole Miller
Fr. Miller
Fr. Miller
Friday
7:30 a.m.
Fr. Miller
Living and Deceased
Members of St. Anne’s Society
Saturday
7:30 a.m.
† Joyce Hooley
Fr. Miller
Sunday
8:00 a.m.
Visitor
Living and Deceased Members of the
Jim Backman Family
10:30 a.m.
Visitor
† Lance Husfeldt
6:00 p.m.
Fr. Miller
The People of St. Mary’s
Church of St. Michael
February 16-22
Monday
5:30 p.m.
No Mass
Tuesday
5:30 p.m.
Mass moved to St. Mary’s*
Wednesday
9:15 a.m.
† Thomas Lynch
12:15 p.m.
† Thomas Lynch
5:30 p.m.
† Thomas Lynch
Fr. Valit
Fr. Miller
Fr. Valit
Thursday
5:30 p.m.
Fr. Valit
Living & Deceased of the Bernadin
family
Friday
No Mass
5:30 p.m.
Saturday
5:30 p.m.
† Theresa Lund
Fr. Valit
Sunday
7:30 a.m. Fr. Valit
June McAuliffe
9:15 a.m.
Fr. Miller
People of St. Michael
11:00 a.m.
Fr. Miller
Living & Deceased of the Gust family
*Please note that the 5:30 p.m. Mass on Tuesday, February 17th has been
moved to St. Mary’s to coincide with the Catechist Appreciation Dinner.
Request A Mass Intention
To have a Mass said for someone, please contact your parish office.
Daily Readings
Readings for the Week of February 15, 2015
Monday, February 16
Gn 4:1-15, 25/Mk 8:11-13
Tuesday, February 17
The Seven Holy Founders of the
Servite Order
Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10/Mk 8:14-21
Wednesday, February 18
Ash Wednesday
Jl 2:12-18/2 Cor 5:20—6:2/
Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Thursday, February 19
Dt 30:15-20/Lk 9:22-25
Eucharistic Adoration
Blessed Angela said, "The Holy Eucharist
is the Sacrament of Love that stirs up the
soul to fervent prayer. It stirs up our hearts
to beg graces from God and this forces
God to grant our petitions. The Holy
Eucharist makes us more humble and,
above all, it makes the flame of love grow
in our hearts. Because the Blessed
Sacrament gives our souls so many
blessings, it is truly the Gift of Gifts and
the Grace of Graces"
Friday, February 20
Is 58:1-9a/Mt 9: 14-15
Saturday, February 21
St. Peter Damian, Bishop and
Doctor of the Church
Is 58:9b-14/Lk 5:27-32
Sunday, February 22
First Sunday of Lent
Gn 9:8-15/1 Pt 3:18-22/Mk 1:12-15
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Why not start off this new year becoming
a committed Adorer? If you are interested
in signing up, or want to learn more about
Eucharistic Adoration, please contact
Susan
and
Ron
Gockowski
at
[email protected] or 651-270-7308.
Urgent Needs:
Saturday
Saturday
Monday
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Prayer Partner Needs:
Sunday
12:00 am - 1:00 am
Sunday
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Sunday
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sunday
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunday
11:00 pm - 12:00 am
Monday
12:00 am - 1:00 am
Monday
3:00 am - 4:00 am
Monday
7:00 am - 8:00 am
Monday
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Monday
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuesday
4:00 am - 5:00 am
Tuesday
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Thursday
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Thursday
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Churches of St. Mary & St. Michael
St. Croix Catholic School
Serving the parishes of St. Charles, St. Mary and St. Michael
SCCS Office: 651-439-5581
Website: www.stcroixcatholic.org
St. Croix Catholic School and Ark of Angels Montessori Preschool
are currently registering students for the 2015-2016 school year.
Come learn about Kindergarten at St. Croix Catholic School.
Call to make an appointment for a tour during the school day. 651.439.5581
Ark of Angels Preschool is currently accepting registrations for their 2015 fall classes.
To learn more about Ark of Angels Preschool, visit www.stcroixcatholic.org/arkofangels,
or call Cheryl Olsen at 651.379.1269
Virtue for the Month of February: Prudence
At St. Croix Catholic School, the Virtues in Practice program is a part of the curriculum for all grades.
This year is the Year of Charity. Charity seeks to foster love of God and love of neighbor. The theological virtue of
charity is given to us in baptism. It allows us to love God with all our heart, mind, and strength, and our neighbor as
ourselves. Like any other virtue, we must grow in charity by practicing charity.
This month we learn and practice the virtue of prudence: making good decisions in specific circumstances. “It is
prudence that immediately guides the judgment of conscience. The prudent man determines and directs his conduct
in accordance with this judgment. With the help of this virtue we apply moral principles to particular cases without
error and overcome doubts about the good to achieve and the evil to avoid.” (CCC 1806).
Saintly examples are given to us to follow. For our Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd graders, they are learning about Blessed
Junipero Serra (soon to be named a Saint!), who began missions in California for immigrants. He used the virtue
of prudence in deciding where to build the missions and what was best to teach the people he served.
Students in grades 3-5 learn this month about St. John Neumann. He left his native Bohemia where there were
many priests to come to the United States where there were not as many. He did this because he was concerned for
the faith of the people in the United States and determined it was best for him to come bring the faith to the people
by establishing Catholic Schools.
Students in grades 6-8 learn about Blessed John XXIII who faced many decisions with prudence during the Second
Vatican Council, often with great humor and kindness. One way to make prudent decisions in having a difficult
conversation with someone is given below:
Speaking privately to solve a problem
Plan ahead what to say.
Request a private moment.
Utter a prayer.
Describe the deed.
Effect on me.
Nothing. Wait for a response.
Terms
Sample:
P: Mentally go through all the steps
R: You see the person alone in the hall; ask to talk.
U: As you lead them aside, pray. “Help me, Jesus!”
D: “When you poured out my beaker in lab today . . .
E: . . . It really embarrassed me.”
N: (Pause until the other person says something.)
T: “Please don’t touch my things again or I’ll have to report it to the teacher.”
May our students and our families grow to love study more that in studying truth we come to know Jesus, the way,
the truth, and the life.
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Churches of St. Mary & St. Michael
St. Croix Valley Faith Formation
Serving the parishes of St. Charles, St. Mary and St. Michael
SCVFF Office: 651-351-3175
Website: www.sccff.net
“ Come, Lord Jesus…”
This Week!
Ash Wednesday Soup Supper
Wednesday, February 18
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
St. Michael’s Social Hall
Congratulations to all our
children who made their First
Reconciliation this past month.
The light of Christ is shining
bright again! Keep these students
in prayer as they prepare for
First Eucharist.
Come break your fast with a variety of
HOMEMADE MEATLESS SOUPS!
Hosted by The Hospitality Committee
Cost: A free-will donation will benefit our parishioners
attending World Youth Day 2016 in Krakow, Poland.
PLEASE JOIN IN OUR LENTEN SERVICE PROJECT
“VISIT THE IMPRISONED…”
For Lent, the Faith Formation families will be “Visiting the Imprisoned” by
collecting books and quilts for the Oak Park Heights Prison. The books will be used to replenish the prison library
and stock the family waiting room. The quilts are needed for the elderly and sick inmates. We invite all parishioners
to join us in this ministry for Lent. If you would like to make a monetary contribution, donate quilting materials (such
as fabric or batting), or donate books for ages 0-adult, we will be happy to accept them at our Faith Formation office.
Our hours are M-F, 9am-4pm. We thank you in advance for your kind and generous hearts.
Let us pray…
+ that prisoners, especially young people, will be able to rebuild their lives.
+ that young people affected by criminal activity will be led to more life-giving choices.
+ that all those who are harmed by crime and violence will be restored to peace.
+ for a greater respect for the God-given dignity of all human persons.!
“[When I was in prison] you visited me. Then the righteous will answer him and say,
‘Lord… when did we see you ill and in prison, and visit you?’ And the King will say to
them in reply, ‘Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least ones of mine,
you did for me.’”. (Matthew 25:36-40)
Upcoming Class Dates:
Theology of the Body for Teens
Sunday, February 15: Confirmation & Veritas
Class begins March 4, 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Open to all 10th-12th grade youth
February 16-21: NO CLASSES so you can
prepare for Lent and attend Ash Wednesday
services with your family.
Men will be taught by PJ Butler.
Women will be taught by Annie Grandell.
Sunday, February 22: Confirmation, Veritas,
and RICA Rite of Sending & Election
Dig through John Paul II’s incredible work, “Theology of the Body”
and learn the truth and meaning of sexuality, our bodies, chastity,
and the gift of life.
Contact Annie for more details: [email protected] or 651-351-3175
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Ron & Mark Gagnon
800-999-0621
651-644-4301
Fax: 651-644-1498
Professional Services
Open 7 Days
2315 Hampden Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55114-1204
Refractory & Insulation Contractors
Hudson, WI • St. Paul, MN • Bismarck, ND
Cedar Rapids, IA • Bettendorf, IA www.gagnon-inc.com
JERRY COLBURN
DRAFTING
Independent &
Assisted Senior Living
6060 Oxboro Ave. North
Stillwater MN 55082
715-247-3646
New Richmond
651-338-0038
www.oakridgeplace.net
[email protected]
Compliments Of
LOOME
THEOLOGICAL
BOOKSELLERS
Take the adventure of a
good
goo book at our new location
2270 Neal Ave. N., Stillwater, MN 55082
651-430-1092
www.LoomeBooks.com
Hanson’s Painting
& Repairs
Call Adam at 612-309-9533
[email protected]
BAYPORT
CHIROPRACTIC
651-439-0998
Countryside Repair, Inc.
Parishioner
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13147 McKusick Rd. • Stillwater
439-3860
“We not only Build Cabinets, We Build Relationships”
Jerry Colburn, Parishioner
Architectural • Residential
651-439-8034
Complete
Diagnostic and Full
House Repair for
Trucks and Cars
NATURAL NAILS
Compliments
Of
Pat Zenner Burchill, Parishioner
Stillwater • 651-275-0333
Criminal Law • Juvenile Law • Family Law • DUI’s
651-472-2096
www.WealthManagementGroupLLC.net
Securities offered through LPL Financial
Member FINRA/SIPC
Your Friends in Stillwater
651-439-4072
www.zennerlawoffice.com
www.valleycustomcabinets.com
Paul Kiolbasa, V.P.
Senior Financial Consultant
Wealth Management Group
Linner Electric Co.
At Stoneridge Golf Club
13600 N. Hudson Blvd.
Stillwater, MN 55082
651.436.2144
www.dannysbarandgrille.com
Open daily...
Featuring a full breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu.
Twin Cities top rated patio with beautiful golf course views!
Live acoustic music by top artists!
Award winning Executive Chef Ron Bohnert!
Call for reservations...
REAL PEOPLE
LOCAL SERVICE
Cold Laser Therapy
DR. DAVID W. WIEDEN
324 N. 5th Ave. Bayport
651-439-7621
651-777-8361
Fax: 651-777-1264
Email: [email protected]
Dave & Dorothy Szczepanski
Member FDIC
2270 Frontage Rd. W
Stillwater, MN 55082
Garry In
Insurancenter
(651) 439-3050
you can have it all in one place!
www.centralbnk.com
Jason Gorman, Realtor
Parishioner/St. Croix Catholic School Parent
651-735-7653
10% off your next visit, Stillwater location only
[email protected]
www.jasongorman.com
Not valid with other offers or promotions
www.acapulcomn.com
Mongolian B.B.Q.
Contact Jim Byrne to place an ad today!
[email protected] or (800) 678-4574 x4035
Chinese Buffet Restaurant
www.mongolianbbqstillwater.com
651-439-4333
Lunch & Dinner Buffet
COLLISION, SERVICE & PARTS
$5.00 off for Two Adults
St. Croix Valley’s Chevrolet
and Buick Dealer
(651) 439-0603
weekly, bi-weekly, monthly
and one time cleanings
Professionally trained,
bonded & insured maids
www.schifskylandscaping.com
Troy & Sheila Schifsky, Parishioners
Community Supporters Serving
Parishioners & Priests
Since 1922
Dinner Buffet & All Day Sunday-not valid with any other offer
One Coupon good for Two Adults Only
Open 7 Days a Week
Sun.-Thurs. 11am-9pm • Fri. & Sat. 11am-10pm
1490 Frontage Rd., Stillwater, MN 55082 • 651-351-5048
Kathy Madore • 651.592-4444
Lisa Madore • 651.216.1335
651-704-0600
www.maidpro.com
30 years Experience
Dan & Marcia McGowan
Serving MN & WI
www.KathyMadore.EdinaRealty.com
Parish Members
Italian Ristorante
(715) 386-7949 800 6th St N • Hudson, WI 54016
13601 60th St. N. • Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 439-9340 • FAX (651) 439-6913
New Patients
Welcome
Since 1989
Authentic Italian Cuisine
Authenti
& Ameri
American Dining Favorites
Carry Out • Catering Available
Mon 3pm-9pm • Tues-Thurs 11am-9pm
Fri & Sat 11am-10pm • Sun 3pm-9pm
Schoenecker Family Owned
“ EXPECT MORE...THE MADORES”
651-351-0890
Dr. Rose Perpich & Dr. Tricia Carlson
stillwaterfamilydental.com
BUCHMAN CONSTRUCTION
We serve you in our Faith Community, Let us serve you In Your Home
Roofing • Siding • Remodeling • New Construction
HANDYMAN SERVICES
Tom Buchman - Parishioners
Licensed
Contact Tom @ 651-253-5350
Insured
PAIEMENT
LAW OFFICE, L.L.C.
Licensed in MN/WI
Business & Commercial
The Green Room
• Estate Planning & Probate
• Personal Injury • Criminal Defense
• Real Estate
• Income Tax
651-342-0215
221 Myrtle Street E.
Stillwater, MN 55082
Lunch & Dinner
215 Main St S
Stillwater
www.thegreenroomstillwater.com
FOR AD INFO CALL Jim Byrne at 1-800-678-4574 •
(651) 967-5050
www.paiementlaw.com
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(651) 433-4500
433-45
Midwest Insurance Service
Sale
Sales
Service
Serv
Installation
The area’s most trusted name in heating & air conditioning
Family Law
Estate Planning
Criminal Defense
John T. Hall
651-439-5939
“True Tax Return
Peace of Mind”
Family Owned and Operated
6429 OSGOOD AVE. N., STILLWATER
St. Croix Boats
for your individual or business tax
returns. Please call or visit our office.
651-439-7770 • simonetfuneralhome.com
Grand Pizza
We offer
Moving You Forward, LLC
SENIOR MOVE MANAGERS
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
“Calming Moving Chaos”
Susan Niethammer • 612-325-6234
Kathy Witzmann • 651-491-7298
www.movingyouforwardmn.com
BRUETTE ROOFING
COME JOIN US FOR
OUR AWARD-WINNING SUNDAY BRUNCH
651-605-5025
www.justenplumbing.com
Serving Residential and Commercial
Customers throughout the St. Croix Valley
651-439-1100
651-430-1234
Proud Supporters of St. Michael’s
& St. Mary’s Parishes
2159 Curve Crest Blvd. W. Stillwater
651-439-2110 | simonefurniture.com
Mon-Fri 10-6 • Sat 10-5 • Sun 11-5
Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed!
Mike O’Brien, Parishioner
Master Plumber
Parishioner
Licensed in MN & WI
The Lowell Inn
651-704-0159
Michael Justen
www.Brine-Dean-Boege.com
SIMONET
FUNERAL HOME
Installa
Installation
• Well Drilling • Pumps
Abandonment • Repairing
Well Aba
Phone 651-436-7600
Fax 651-436-5106
651-439-9100
651-323-2651 [email protected]
AUTO • HOME • BUSINESS • LIFE • HEALTH
MANTYLA WELL DRILLING, INC.
1392 St. Croix Tr. N.
Lake
Lakeland, MN 55043-0797
Over 40 years of combined experience
Terri Brine, Abby Dean
Mike Boege
Adam M. Terwey
Attorney at Law & Parishioner
651-351-1262
FindPregnancyOptions.org
Roofing • Siding • New Homes • Remodeling
You are not Alone.
Serving the St. Croix Valley since 1985
www.jghause.com
Counseling Care
Dad’s Plumbing
and Heating Co. LLC
Christian Counseling
Family owned and operated in
the St. Croix river valley for 25 years
24 Hour Emergency Service
No job is too big or small
651-379-0444
Radio Dr. & I94 • Lake Elmo, MN
www.counselingcare.us
651-436-6212
Brochman Paving and Concrete LLC
• Asphalt Drives
• Parking Lots
• Cement Walks & Pads
• Sealing & Repair
$5 off the purchase of an
Adult Sunday Brunch
LIMIT ONE PER TABLE. NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER PROMOTION/COUPON. NO CASH VALUE.
• Sport Pads
• Basework
• Removal
• Grading
www.brochmanpaving.com
651-439-5746
Free Quote • 651-439-5379
www.bruetteroofing.com
Stillwater
STM
Mark Reinholdson
Realtor
612-812-8326
Richard Baylon, DDS
Greg Beinlich, DDS, MS
Claire Mielke, DDS
Peter Mielke, DDS
since 1984
2850 Curve Crest Blvd. W, Ste 100 • Stillwater, MN
FULL SERVICE MARKET • DELI
FRESH MEATS • CATERING
www.brines-stillwater.com
(651) 439-5640 • www.pediatricdentistrymn.com
Family Medicine in the All Seasons Heating & Air
Owner, Troy Landry
Catholic Culture of Life!
STEVEN SCHULTZ, CPCU • Vice President
Main: 651-644-7200 • Direct: (651) 294-0712
2361 Hwy 36 W St. Paul, MN 55113
[email protected] www.leefmurphy.com
Obstetrical and Gyn Care,
Natural Child Birth,
Natural Family Planning,
3-D Ultrasound, Culposcopy, V-BAC,
Cesarean Delivery, Well Child Care.
Hudson • River Falls
Woodwinds • St. John’s.
Mark Druffner M.D.
715-531-6800
651-329-5464
[email protected]
www.allseasonshtgair.com
1790 Washington Ave., Stillwater
Your Only Locally Owned Funeral Home
(651)
Serving All Faiths
Funeral • Cremation
Preplanning, and Grief Support
Sales • Service • Installation
651-439-3331
651.439.5511
www.bradshawfuneral.com
439-1862
24 Hour SERVICE FREE ESTIMATES
6080 OREN AVE N, STILLWATER
www.schwantesheating.com
2800 Curve Crest Boulevard, Stillwater
Indian Hills Golf Club
•
Contact Jim Byrne
to place an ad today!
[email protected] or
(800) 678-4574 x4035
Golf Memberships
• Banquet Space Available
TIM
• Corporate Golf Events
MORTENSON
651.226.6476 • [email protected]
Interior & Exterior Finishes
(651) 770-2301
Your health coverage is a serious issue.
INDIVIDUAL • EMPLOYEE • MEDICAL & DENTAL
PLANS • MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTS
Realtor/Parishioner
HAMBLE
651-430-7793
612-701-4070
INSURANCE AGENCY INC.
We Specialize In
Vinyl Flooring • Carpeting • Ceramic Tile
Hardwood & Laminate Floors
Granite, Cambria, Silestone & Laminate Countertops
• Cabinets
FREE In-Home Estimates
www.bauerfloorcovering.com
525 Southview Blvd.
651-451-6437
Call Us Today & Let Us Show You
the Bauer Floor Covering Difference!!
MAI LY ASIAN CUISINE
14410 60th St. N., Stillwater
(651) 351-5055
Buy 1 order of eggrolls
& get 1 FREE (2 order max)
651-439-9507
[email protected]
5995 Oren Ave. N. • Oak Park Heights
www.ihgolf.com
David Middleton
Marc Roehrich, DDS James Erlandson, DDS
2185 Woodlane Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125
tel: 651-731-1560
Licensed in MN & WI
Chuck & Judy Invite You to Enjoy
Water Street Inn
Erica Fultz,
Financial Associate
[email protected]
204 3rd Street S
Stillwater, MN 55082
651-439-7091 / Cell: 651-343-2424
Historic Inn and Conference Center
Featuring Charlie’s Restaurant & Irish Pub
Buy one breakfast or lunch entrée, receive one free.
Nick Rich Pharm D
Includes Sunday Brunch. (not valid with other offers or on holidays.)
101 Water Street South
Stillwater, MN 55082
LAKE ELMO PHARMACY
Full Service Retail & Compounding Pharmacy
“Delivery Available”
11240 Stillwater Blvd N. Phone: (651) 773-0889
Lake Elmo, NM 55042
Fax: (651) 773-9449
[email protected]
651.439.6000
www.waterstreetinn.us
Kingwood Management
OR
$5 OFF an order of $25 or more
14524 61st Street Court North
Stillwater, MN 55082
651.439.7812 • kingwoodmanagement.com
Not valid with other offers
Professional Real Estate Management
• Auto • Homeowners
• Life & Health
Paul McCarthy
Lake Elmo/651-748-9400
[email protected]
Associations • Residential • Commercial
Maintenance Repairs • Real Estate Sales
FOR AD INFO CALL Jim Byrne at 1-800-678-4574 •
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