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Sunday, April 15 8:30 AM For the People of the Parish
10:30 AM ! Chris Smith.....................................
Mary Smith
Words To Inspire The Faithful
The greatest attribute of God is love and mercy.
St. Faustina Kowalska
Jesus came, although the doors were locked, and stood in
their midst and said, "Peace be with you." Then he said to
Thomas, "Put your finger here and see my hands, and bring
your hand and put it into my side, and do not be
unbelieving, but believe." Jn 20:26b-27
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SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
understood what rising from the dead meant, which is not surprising. More concerning was it seems there was divisiveness among the disciples. Perhaps some of the debate from the Last Super about who would betray Jesus and the arguments concerning who was the greatest were continuing. The stress of seeing Jesus arrested, beaten, crucified, and die may have added to the discord. The first word attributed to Jesus that evening in the presence of the disciples was “peace”. He would go on to talk about “whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained”. These seem to be words Jesus would speak to a divided community.
The wonderful news is the disciples must have taken Jesus’ words to heart. We are told that Thomas was not present to hear these words. The disciples were all enthused at seeing the Lord now raised, and told Thomas the good news when he was finally with them. Thomas refused to accept their testimony. He rejected their excitement, formally went against their conviction, and did not believe their testimony. Often when one acts in such a way to a group of people, the individual would no longer be welcomed and be expelled from future gatherings. This was not the case with the disciples. They gave him no “either/or” ultimatum! Though Thomas persisted in going against their grasp of the situation, he was welcomed and allowed to stay.
There may have been division with Thomas and the rest of the disciples, but there was also humility, openness, and a willingness to take Jesus’ encouraging words of peace and forgiveness to heart. Neither the other disciples nor Thomas put themselves over and above the other. Because of this attitude Thomas was able to come by himself to a point where he too could believe.
Unity among the disciples would grow. We are told in the Acts of the Apostles this week that they would develop into such a tight group that this once divided band would grow to be “of one heart and mind”. They would care for one another with such great respect and love that they would share everything in common and no one would be in need. None of this would have been possible had the disciples and eventually the early church not taken to heart Jesus’ words of peace and forgiveness and began to live them.
This first Sunday after Easter is known as Divine Mercy Sunday. We celebrate the mercy Christ extends to us as demonstrated through his resurrection. The only way to fully comprehend this great mercy is to live lives that take to heart those first words of Jesus: “Peace” and “Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained”. For those of us who may not be experiencing Easter joy, maybe it is not due to the weather. Could it be that we have not yet come in touch with Christ’s divine mercy?
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(Sister Parish) IN MEMORY OF: Bill Akers by Peter & Anne Stephenson. IN MEMORY OF: Bill Boumeester by Dan & Sandy Soltis.
IN MEMORY OF: Kenny Bjerkeng by John, Kelly and Cory Bjerkeng.
As I write this I am looking out my window at the snow. It is coming down so hard that school was
cancelled today. Earlier I received a video card from some high school friends that featured tulips springing up from green grass. It would seem the only way we will soon see that is from a picture or video taken elsewhere.
It may look more like Christmas than Easter outside, and on Easter Sunday it was hard seeing so many people’s Easter dresses and suits sticking out from under winter coats. It is important that we not let the weather cover our Easter joy. But if we are struggling to find that joy, we are in good company. It seems all the disciples – not just Doubting Thomas – may have been struggling, though they too had heard the news that Jesus rose from the dead.
Our Gospel reading for this Sunday tells us that it was now evening. That morning, news had arrived that the tomb was empty. Peter, John, and some of the women saw the empty tomb. None of them
EASTER DECORATIONS
WEDDING BANNS
MEMORIALS
A MESSAGE FROM FR. JOHN
II Benjamin Althoff & Sarianna Gangert I Tyler Campbell & Jennifer Ackman
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SHARING AND CARING HANDS
Volunteer’s are needed to serve breakfast at Sharing and Caring Hands in Minneapolis on Tuesday, April 10th. “A compassionate response to the needs of the poor.” Please meet in the lower level parking lot. We leave at 8:15 AM and return by noon.
FOOD SHELF NEEDS
Ketchup, mustard, mayo, salt & pepper, peanut butter and jelly. The Food Shelf is located in the lower level of our church.
ALTAR SERVER TRAINING
APRIL 16 AND APRIL 21
Candle Bearer training will be offered on Monday, April 16, at 4:00 PM and
Saturday, April 21, at 10:00 AM You need attend only one session Candle Bearers are 4th grade or older. Parent or guardian must be
present with their child during training.
Master Server training will be offered on Monday, April
16, at 5:00 PM and Saturday April 21 at 11:00 AM. You need attend only one session. Master Servers are 6th grade and older. Parent or guardian must be present with their
child during training. Adults may be trained as Master servers. For more info contact Terry Bogenhagen 381-5120 x-104 or [email protected]
TRAINING FOR EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
OF HOLY COMMUNION
6:00 PM
Tuesday April 10 or
Thursday April 12
You are invited to attend if you have never been trained in our parish for this ministry. You must be a confirmed member of the parish to serve as an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion.
You must be a certified extraordinary minister of Holy Communion if you wish to bring communion to the homebound.
Please plan to attend one 40 minute session. Registration is not required. For more info contact Terry Bogenhagen 381-5120 x-104.
This is an organization founded by Katelyn and Shannon Baier of our parish and graduates of Saint Patrick School. Katelyn was diagnosed in 2008 with Crohns Disease, and has had three surgeries and countless procedures, most
of them at Minneapolis Children’s Hospital. Working with the Child Life Department at the hospital, her foundation now donates tie blankets to be given to children in difficult situations facing surgeries, procedures, or complicated tests.
We are looking for donations of fleece material for two upcoming event: 2 pieces of 1.5 yards (1 piece for each side of the blanket), OR you can donate money to go toward the purchase of fleece. Donations may be made out to “Saint Patrick”. On Sunday, April 8, in the church Social Hall from 9:45 AM – 2:00 PM, the I GOT TIME
service group will also be assembling blankets. To learn more about Katelyn and Shannon’s organization, go to their website: http://www.blanketsforabrighterday.org/ Thank you very much for any donation you might provide!
SOCIAL CONCERNS
LOOKING AT ADDICTION
On March 18 the Social Concerns Committee hosted a Coffee Talk on addiction. Peter VanDusartz spoke, giving an amazing and informative presentation. Peter, among other things, coordinates the mental health and addiction programs for Hudson Hospital. He framed the issues of addiction in a way that gave attendees new eyes when looking at this problem. And he certainly invited us to pause before we rush to conclusions. Peter presented way too much information to summarize here, but you can learn more by visiting the website of the local chapter of the National Association of Mental illness at www.nami-stcroixvalley.com
GIFT BEARERS FOR MASS
If your family is having a Mass intention for a loved one, please sign up to bring the gifts of bread and wine to the altar for that particular Mass. Any family or small group may bring the gifts to the altar, just sign-up in advance in the book located in the gathering area just before you enter the worship space.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
ANNUAL
“TOOTSIE ROLL DRIVE”
The Knights of Columbus will be conducting their annual “Tootsie Roll” Drive next weekend for the benefit of people with intellectual disabilities. They will be available at the back of church after each Mass next weekend to accept your generous donation for this cause. Through your generous donations last year, we were able to contribute nearly $4000 to programs for people with intellectual disabilities in our community. Look for the yellow vest.
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SAINT PATRICK SCHOOL
IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN…
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!!
It’s the beginning of spring, but SUMMER! will be here before you know it!
That means we are ready to plan for this year’s VBS:
We are in need of adult volunteers for: Crafts, Bible, Snack, Games , Sa i n t s and Preschool.
VBS is the week of July 16th-20th, 9 AM – Noon
If you are interested in volunteering or learning more about how you can help with this fabulous and fun ministry contact Katie Preston [email protected]
YOUTH MINISTRY
Please pray for: Mandi Allers, Steve Aza, Marvin Bates, Steve Bates, Jim Bauer, Eleanor Brown, Craig Field, Lora Gray, Brecken Kariniemi, Nicole Krolikowski, Sr. Margaret Lamberty, Brenda Lehn, Joseph Love, Roxy Martin, Tom O’Connell, Jeff Paulson, Jack Perisco, Sally Skaare, James S., Jacob Schaller, Ray Schmitz, Evelyn Schoenoff, Sr. Deb Schwab and Dave Toth.
To be added or removed, please contact Ellen O’Brien at 715-381-5120, x 101.
PRAYER LIST
COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN
All women of the parish are invited to join the CCW women for our Annual Salad and Dessert Supper. Please bring your favorite salad to share or your best homemade dessert. The board will update you on all that has been accomplished this year as well has events happening in the near future. The CCW has also begun a new tradition which includes honoring a women of our parish for her selfless giving of her time toward the many ministries of our parish. Please come and support and honor three wonderful women who will be recognized this night. The meeting is Tuesday, April 10th at 6:00 in the Social Hall. We are looking forward to seeing you there.
Attention of to all senior women of the Parish. The CCW would like to award three seniors women $750.00 to help with your continuing f u t u r e e d u c a t i o n .
Applications for the scholarships can be found in the back of Church at the Welcome Center. You can put your completed forms in the CCW mailbox located in the parish office. The deadline for completing your application is on April 22nd and the winners will be announced shortly after. Good luck to all of you and congratulations on your upcoming Graduation.
SISTER KATHLEEN AGNES BRADY TRUST
SCHOLARSHIP
The Diocese of Superior is pleased to announce that the applications are now being accepted for the Sister Kathleen
Agnes Brady Trust Scholarship. This perpetual trust offers partial tuition scholarships to children enrolled in kindergarten through grade eight in the Catholic schools of this diocese. Families must be active, registered, contributing members of a parish in the Diocese of Superior. All scholarship grants are awarded based on need as documented in the application process.
Interested families should contact the principal of your Catholic school for an application form and complete application instructions. All applications must be returned to your Catholic school principal by June 1, 2018.
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Sunday, April 8 Social by Knights of Columbus
Scrip available after the Masses
Peace Coffee for sale after Masses
9:45 AM - 2:00 PM I Got Time! Fleece needed to make
tie blankets for children in the hospital
10:30 AM Bible Explorers
10:30 AM Liturgy of the Word for Children
Monday, April 9
9:00 AM Bakery and Produce Give Away
6:00 PM Liturgy Committee Meeting
6:30 PM Boy Scouts #148
7:00 PM Food Shelf Committee Meeting
8:00 PM Walking With Purpose
Tuesday, April 10
8:15 AM Leave for Sharing and Caring Hands
6:00 PM CCW Meeting and Salad Supper
6:00 PM Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Training
6:00 PM Family Rosary
6:30 PM Baptism Class
7:00 PM Music Rehearsal for Sr. Trish’s Profession
7:00 PM Parish Council Meeting
Wednesday, April 11
Church reserved for Faith Formation
Wednesday Night Live
Thursday, April 12
9:00 AM Staff Meeting
9:15 AM God’s Vision for Life (Bible Study)
9:30 AM Small Group Faith Sharing
2:00 PM Profession of Solemn vows of
Sister Mary Patricia Erickson
6:00 PM Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Training
7:00 PM Praise Company Rehearsal
Friday, April 13
6:15 AM That Man Is You
4:00 PM KC set up in lower level
Saturday, April 14
Lower Level Closed - Reserved
8:00 AM Dust Busters
10:00 AM Confessions (Chapel)
Scrip available after Mass
Saint Patrick School Gala
Sunday, April 15
Scrip available after Masses
12:00 PM KC Euchre Tournament - lower level
7:00 PM Oasis
WEEK AT A GLANCE
Saturday, April 14, 2018
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Women’s Evening Retreat
Savoring Heaven: Chocolate and the Spiritual Journey presented by Jackie Witter
At this retreat we will sample a variety of chocolates and contemplate the similarities of these sweet rewards to our faith journey through life amidst the light and dark, bitter and sweet, plain and rocky experiences we endure as we seek to grow more like Christ, and prepare for the sweetness of a Christ-like life on earth and in heaven. All women are welcome to attend this second in the 3-part series of "Food for the Soul".
Thursday April 26th from 6:30 – 9:00 PM in the church social hall. Wine will be served along with various chocolates and sweet treats. A free will offering will be accepted. Please register after Mass this weekend or by Tuesday, April 24th, so we can plan accordingly. RSVP to Michelle Kelly at [email protected] or 715-220-2367 - email or text preferred.
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