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From the PastorYOU ARE INVITED to the organ dedication concert series atCathedral today (Sunday) beginning at 3:00 P.M. The guest artistwill be Fr. Garrett Ahlers.“9 DAYS FOR LIFE” is a USCCB sponsored novena to addresstopics spanning across the range of life issues. The overarchingintention of the novena is the end to abortion. 9 Days for Life isa “digital pilgrimage” of prayer and action focused on cherishingthe gift of every person’s life. You can access the novena with afree mobile app, via email, text message or on the web. For fulldetails, search USCCB 9 Days for Life.MARCH FOR LIFE This January 22nd marks the 45th anniversary of Roe V Wade decision which legalized abortion inour country. Each year the MCCL (Minnesota Citizens Concernedfor Life) organizes a March for Life at our state capitol. On Monday, January 22nd, there will be a pilgrimage to the MCCL“March for Life” Rally. Everyone is invited to attend the marchand stand up for life. A bus will be going from New Ulm, but youneed to register soon to reserve a seat on the bus. Please see thefull details in the AFC section of this bulletin.MCCL INSERT Please see the insert in today’s bulletin with statistics regarding abortion in Minnesota and the United States.WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY The Week ofPrayer for Christian Unity begins January 18th and ends on January 24th. This week offers an opportunity to recognize thecentral importance of prayer together in Jesus’ name. This year’stheme is “Your Right Hand, O Lord, Glorious in Power.” Takenfrom Exodus (15:6), the theme points to the glorious power ofGod to draw people together in the desire for Christian unity.QR CODE This symbol allows you to make an offering or donation to one of the five parishesin our AFC using your smart phone. Simply download a free app to access this safe and efficient way to give electronically.PLEASE KEEP IN PRAYER all of our First Communion candidates and their parents as they begin their preparation to receive our Eucharistic Lord for the first time this spring.THANK YOU to those who have given generously to churchsupport and the Christmas collection. Your support ensures thatthe five parishes in the AFC can carry out the core ministries ofteaching, sanctifying and governing.CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK will be celebrated January 28– February 3. Bishop LeVoir has announced that a second collection will be taken up at all Masses in the diocese the weekend of January 27-28 to benefit Catholic Schools in our diocese. 75 percent of the proceeds collected in our AFC will godirectly to NUACS, the other 25 percent will be evenly distributed in two endowment funds already set up to benefitCatholic Schools. In parishes with no Catholic schools, 100 percent of the funds collected will go directly into the endowment funds. And please mark your calendars to take partin Snowfest on Saturday, January 27th.

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2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time January 14, 2018 Date & Time Location Intention

Monday, January 15th 7:00 A.M. Cathedral + Eldor Sprenger FamilyTuesday, January 16th7:00 A.M. Cathedral + Jerry Christiansen7:30 A.M. St. Mary + Jim Hames8:00 A.M. St. George + Herb and Ella Biebl9:30 A.M. Orchard Hills + John, Elsie, Roman

and ElizabethWednesday, January 17th7:00 A.M. Cathedral + Brdget Boyle Broshears7:30 A.M. St. Mary + Ralph Schaefer8:00 A.M. St. Gregory the Great Maggie Mages 8:25 A.M. Cathedral SAE + Ray & Dorothy Manderfeld

Thursday, January 18th7:00 A.M. Cathedral + Robert Nonnemacher7:30 A.M. St. Mary + Danny Hegler10:00 A.M. Oak Hills + Sr. Madeline Portner6:30 P.M. St. John the Baptist + CUF Deceased

Friday, January 19th7:00 A.M. Cathedral + Albert Weier7:30 A.M. St. Mary + John and Loretta Schmidt10:15 A.M. Ridgeway South + Special IntentionSaturday, January 20th8:00 A.M. Cathedral + Frank & Veronica Forstner5:00 P.M. Cathedral + Roman, Doris, Butch Glaser

5:30 P.M. St. Mary + Matthew AndersonSunday, January 21st 8:00 A.M. Cathedral + Eric Dulka8:30 A.M. St. George + Ron Ries9:00 A.M. St. Mary + Doug Moldan10:00 A.M. Cathedral + Jeanette Altenburg10:30 A.M. St. Gregory the Great Olivia JoAnn DeBoer 10:30 A.M. St. John the Baptist + Pat Hoffman6:30 P.M. Cathedral Mass for the People

Mass Schedule for the Week

Sacrament of Reconciliation ScheduleTuesday 16th 7:00 - 7:20 A.M. St. Mary

7:30 - 7:50 A.M. St. GeorgeWednesday 17th 7:00 - 7:20 A.M. St. Mary

7:30 - 7:50 A.M. St. Gregory the GreatThursday 18th 7:00 - 7:20 A.M. St. MaryFriday 19th 7:00 - 7:20 A.M. St. MarySaturday 20th 9:00 - 10:00 A.M. Cathedral

4:00 - 4:40 P.M. Cathedral4:30 - 5:00 P.M. St. Mary

Sunday 21st 7:00 - 7:40 A.M. Cathedral

“Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them,‘What are you looking for?’” - John 1:38What are you looking for? Are you wasting your time looking for the material comforts of the world? Or, is your heartlonging for something deeper that can only be found by spendingtime with God? Take time, each day, in silence and ask the Lordwhat it is that He wants you to do.

Readings for the Week of January 14thMON: 1 Sm 15:16-23/Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23 [23b]/Mk 2:18-22TUES: 1 Sm 16:1-13/Ps 89:20, 21-22, 27-28 [21a]/Mk 2:23-28 WED: 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51/Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10 [1]/Mk 3:1-6THUR: 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7/Ps 56:2-3, 9-10a, 10b-11, 12-13 [5b]

Mk 3:7-12 FRI: 1 Sm 24:3-21/Ps 57:2, 3-4, 6 and 11 [2a]/Mk 3:13-19SAT: 2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27/Ps 80:2-3, 5-7/Mk 3:20-21NEXT SUN: Jon 3:1-5, 10/Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [4a]/1 Cor 7:29-31

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SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE FOR THE HOMEBOUNDNU-Telecom: 6:30 A.M. Channel 13

7:30 A.M. Channel 129:30 A.M. Channel 13 or 2311:00 A.M. Channel 45 or Cathedral on 3

EWTN (Comcast 243/NU-Telecom 62): 7:00 & 11:00 A.M.Comcast: 7:30 A.M. Channel 6 9:30 A.M. Channel 8

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End of Quarter: Second quarter ends on Thursday, January 18, 2018.No School: There is no school on Friday, January 19, 2018, as it is a professional planning day.CHS Finals: Students in grades 9-12 will be taking semester final exams on January 17-18, 2018.Technology Department Fundraiser: The St. John’s Court #698 of the Catholic Order of Foresters is sponsoring a matching funds event from 4:00-7:30 P.M. on January 21, 2018, at St. Mary’s Social Hall in New Ulm. This year they aredonating the proceeds from this, their 44th annual Super Sausage Supper Sunday, to the NUACS Technology Department.Adult tickets are $10 in advance, $11 at the door. Carry-out orders are available. Advance tickets are available at the St. Anthony Elementary Office. Snowfest Presents: Get in the Game will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018, at St. Anthony Elementary. This year, theevent will be sports-themed with your favorite stadium food, drinks and games. The event also includes silent and live auctions, entertainment and more! Big Ticket Raffle Tickets: Tickets are $20 each with 10 chances to win from $100 up to$2,500 – prizes that are bigger than last year! See any CHS student to buy your Snowfest ticket(s) today. Auction Items:The Snowfest committee is still accepting donations for the silent and live auctions. If you have any new item or service,please contact Sara Rieland at 507-766-7593 / [email protected] or bring the item to St. Anthony Elementary. Auction items can now be viewed online – simply click the link on the homepage at www.nuacs.com.Calling All Bakers! The Snowfest bake sale committee is seeking anyone willing to help make Smear Kuchen for the bakesale! The group will be baking on Saturday morning, January 27, 2018, at 9:00 A.M. at the St. George Parish Center. Duties include mixing ingredients, baking and packaging. Anyone interested in helping, please email Darcy Beranek [email protected] Snowfest bake sale is also looking for your specialties of cookies, bars, breads, coffee cakes,cupcakes and more. Please note that guidelines state we cannot accept single crust pies or items that would need refrigeration. Bring your packed and wrapped baked items to the St. Anthony Elementary Office no later than Friday, January 26, 2018.Family Fun Night: On Tuesday, February 13, 2018, from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M., we will have our annual Family Fun Night.Events include a family-friendly meal and a carnival of games. As always, donations of baked goods or small prizes are always appreciated. Mark your calendars for this upcoming popular event!

CATHEDRAL ST. MARY ST. JOHN ST. GEORGE ST. GREGORYAdult Budget 13,851.93 13,821.63 1,760.00 1,538.46 1,038.46Adult Actual 11,312.10 9,516.00 1,113.00 870.00 996.00Electronic Transfers 865.00 6,378.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Online Giving 688.00 140.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Total 13,273.33 16,034.00 1,113.00 870.00 996.00Year-to-date Budget 379,441.82 387,005.64 49,280.00 43,087.28 29,076.88Year-to-date Actual 387,854.04 396,155.56 60,927.86 61,641.42 34,428.37 Ahead/Behind -8,412.22 9,149.92 11,647.86 18,554.14 5,351.49Student 4.90 30.58 0.00 0.00 9.75Loose Plate 403.33 216.01 13.00 16.50 50.00Christmas Budget 48,000.00 27,000.00 6,500.00 6,000.00 4,000.00Christmas Actual 51,318.00 27,080.00 8,390.00 5,837.00 2,503.00Parish Project Goal 15,000.00 15,500.00 2,500.00 10,000.00 5,000.00Parish Project (contributors) 12,705.39 (29) 6,326.00 (45) 1,065.00 (10) 3,195.00 (15) 758.91 (7)DMA Goal 61,152.21 41,791.28 7,791.59 7,949.00 7,398.08DMA Actual (contributors) 44,431.95 (164) 45,365.65 (101) 4,110.00 (13) 8,580.15 (26) 3,560.00 (17) Attendance 1082 681 95 144 83

Stewardship for the Week of January 7, 2018

Youth Ministry (Grades 6-12) Young Adult Ministry (Ages 18 to 39) holycrossafc.org/youth-ministryYOUTH MINISTRY: January 14th and 28th - Middle School Youth Nights from 7:00 - 8:30 P.M. at St. Mary’s Church.Come for some fun, discussion, and prayer. Be free!Broom Tree Retreat - January 19th - 21st - A retreat for those 9th-12th graders who want to go deeper in their faith. Thisyear’s theme is “Lord, teach us to pray…” This retreat gives youth an opportunity for spiritual direction, prayer, games anda break from the craziness of life. Cost is $90.00. Register at http://dnu.org/broom-tree-retreat.YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY: 3rd Sunday Social - January 21st - Game Night at the Cathedral. Just come down toLeifeld Hall after Mass for some board games and fellowship. Bring your favorite game or just show up! No skills needed.

Faith Formation and RCIA ClassesRCIA class will meet in Leifeld Hall on Wednesday, January 17th, at 6:45 P.M.Faith Formation - Faith Formation classes will be held on Wednesday, January 17th, at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 24th - Faith Formation students in grades 7th through 11th will have the opportunity to hear John Verly, a passionate and gifted speaker with an amazing story of faith and love. He is a cancer survivor and credits Godin touching his life and continuing to direct him in all that he does. The presentation will be held in the Holy Trinity Middle School gym.

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Adorers are needed for Mondays at 1:00 P.M. and Saturdays at 8:00 P.M.

Janet Neubauer, Coordinator 507-276-4039 Kathy Sonnek, Coordinator 507-947-3043

Chapel access: To access the Adoration Chapel when thechurch building is locked, use the code on the keypad located on the building entrance by the chapel.

Chapel closings: Please call the Hotline at 233-9510 forclosings due to weather. Please do not leave messages atthis number. Call your grid leader should you need assistance.

Lost and FoundA silver and gold charm bracelet was found Christmasweekend at St. Mary’s. It can be claimed at the Parish Office.

Weather-Related Mass Cancellationsfor St. George, St. Gregory and St. John the Baptist

Pertaining only to our three rural parishes, when school istwo hours late due to the weather conditions, there will beno weekday morning Mass. If school dismisses early due tothe weather, there will be no weekday evening Mass. In anycase, if school is cancelled for the day, no morning orevening Masses will be held at these parishes.

Monday, January 15th - Rosary Everyone is welcome to come pray the Rosary at 1:00 P.M.at the Cathedral. If you have any questions, please feel freeto contact Jean Nielsen at 276-7399 or Betty Rausch at 354-4714.

Monday, January 15th - Knights of ColumbusThe Knights of Columbus will gather at Cathedral to praythe rosary at 6:40 P.M. followed by the council meeting at7:00 P.M. in the Parish Center.

Sunday, January 21st - Christian UnityJoin Bishop LeVoir in prayer for Christian Unity at CalvaryLutheran Church, 302 Olena Avenue SE in Willmar, at 2:00 P.M. Individuals and congregations from several Christian denominations will gather for an Ecumenical Celebration of the Word of God. All are invited to attend.Sunday, January 21st - COF Super Sausage Supper

St. John’s Catholic Order of Foresters is hosting theirsausage supper at St. Mary’s Social Hall in New Ulm from4:00 - 7:30 P.M. Tickets are $10 in advance (available atCash Wise) and $11 at the door. Take-out orders are available. Proceeds will benefit NUACS Technology Department.

Monday, January 22nd - March for Life 2018A pilgrimage will start at the 7:00 A.M. Mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity with coach bus loading at 7:40 A.M. for the MCCL Rally at the MN State Capital. The return time is 3:00 P.M. Register now to reserve a seatby calling the Cathedral office at 354-4158. Questions canbe directed to the trip coordinator, Kate Sloot, [email protected]. A group from the New Ulm area hasbeen attending this march every January for several reasons:to speak out publicly against abortion, to influence our legislators to support pro-life legislation, to remember theunborn babies who have been aborted, and to pray for themothers who have been wounded physically, emotionallyand spiritually.

January 26-28 - Men’s Retreat at SchoenstattYou are invited to a Men's Retreat beginning at 7:00 P.M. onFriday (26th) and closing at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday (28th) atthe Schoenstatt Retreat Center. The theme is “EverydaySanctity” as lived by Fr. J. Kentenich and Joseph Engling.Retreat Master will be Fr. Francisco Rojas. Cost is $85(room, meals and retreat) and $50 (meals and retreat only).Contact (507) 794-7727 to register or for more retreatinformation.

Sunday, January 28th - Pancake BreakfastThe Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast will be held onSunday, January 28th, from 8:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. in St. Mary’s Social Hall in New Ulm. The public is welcome!Take-out orders are available. Adult tickets are $6.00, andchildren’s tickets are available at the door.

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Sympathy and Prayers to the Family of

Collette Groebner,family of Dr. Daniel and Mary Groebner - Cathedral

Capitol 101 - Making Catholic Voices HeardCapitol 101 is a series of three events that give Catholicsfrom across Minnesota the opportunity to make their voicesheard at the State Capitol. From 9:00 A.M. to noon on February 26th, March 20th and April 17th, Catholics willmeet at the Capitol to learn about important issues, hearfrom Minnesota legislators and pray for the state of Minnesota. After each event, attendees will have the opportunity to meet with their state Senator and theirRepresentative. Registration is required as there is limitedseating. Register at MNCatholic.org.

Spring Fever at St. GeorgeGift Certificates can now be purchased for Spring Fever 2018at St. George. The dates are March 10th and 17th. Call Jackie Forst at 354-2428 for more information.

FORMED.org Feature. In “Changed Forever,” Fr. Mike Schmitz explains howChristians truly become sons and daughters of God the Father for all eternity through the Sacrament of Baptism;he also addresses the topics of infant baptism and “no salvation outside the church.” Find his audio under “Listen”–“Talks”–“Sacraments” at www.formed.org. Parishcode: ZY2TQG

Words of Wisdom“Nothing seems tiresome or painful when you are workingfor a Master who pays well; who rewards even a cup of coldwater given for love of Him.” - Saint Dominic Savio

“A population that does not take care of the elderly and ofthe children and the young has no future, because it abusesboth its memory and its promise.” Pope Francis

LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR JANUARY 20TH AND 21STSERVERS LECTORS

5:00 P.M. Alexis and David Petersen, Alex Hillisheim Corrine Dittrich8:00 A.M. Jacob and Joelle Haala, Ethan Kirchberg Randy Clyne10:00 A.M. Josh and Megan Seidl, Marcarius Amoah Nick Schultz6:30 P.M. Brendon and Jacob DeVries, Anthony Geiger Denise Leining

Cathedral 2018 Desk Calendar: The 2018 desk calendar has disappeared from the Cathedral office. We are in the process of populating a new calendar. All Masses reserved in 2018 were recorded in a Mass intention book and have been added to the new calendar. All regularly monthly meetings of the KC’s, CCW, COF, Christian Mothers, the St. Joseph and St. Elizabeth Councils andall weddings are on the new 2018 calendar. However, if you had reserved Leifeld Hall, the Parish Center or the church for an event in2018, please contact the office at [email protected] or by calling 354-4158.

Food Shelf Volunteers Needed: March is Cathedral’s month to staff the Food Shelf. Volunteers are needed for three hours on Mondays and Wednesdays from noon until 3:00 P.M. If you have volunteered in the past, please consider doing so again. For first timers,it is easy and a good way to help those in need. For more information call Gary Roiger at 359-9569. Thank you!

Votive Lights for the week of January 14th: The list of votive candles for this week are posted near the votives. The cost is $3.00per week for the large votive candles.

LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR JANUARY 21ST SERVERS : Brianna Beranek, Ava Brennan and Jared Beranek GIFT BEARERS: Mike and Anna BastianLECTORS: Frank Bianchi and Kaitlin Forst USHERS: David and Don WendingerCOUNTERS: Mike Bastian and Jim Forst MUSICIAN: Jackie ForstEXTRA.MIN.: Ann Franta (only one needed until further notice) ROSARY: Katie Johnson

CHURCH CLEANING - Remember: The *person calls the others to remind them. 1-27-18 at 8:30 A.M.*Claudia Gleisner, Terese Gruber, Manessa Gunninck, Joannie and Kristin Hillesheim

The St. George CCW will meet in the parish center at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 16th. Amber Collins, Board chairof the Southern MN Crisis Nursery, will be our guest speaker. A short business meeting, fellowship and lunch will follow.Everyone is invited.

Our Diocesan Ministries Appeal Parish Project this year is tables and racks for the Parish Center, along with makingthe auditorium windows more energy efficient. Our goal is to raise $10,000 for this project. There are envelopes locatedon the tables in the back of church for this designated gift. Also, twenty percent of the gifts given to the Diocesan Ministries Appeal will come back to our parish for this project. Thank you to those that have already given to the DMA orhave pledged your gift.

FUEL FUND:We have received $1,705.00 towards our 2017/2018 fuel fund. There are envelopes in your packet for thiscollection. Thank you to people that have already contributed.

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LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR JANUARY 20TH AND 21STSERVERS SACRISTAN LECTOR ACCOMPANIST CANTOR

5:30 P.M. Livia Reinarts and Miles Boesch Mario DeSouza LuAnn Vanderwerf Jody Braulick Scott Hogen9:00 A.M. Sam Schotzko, MacKenzie Weinkauf Colleen Zeig Terry Zinniel Peggy Schlumpberger Kelsey Koch

GIFT BEARERS: 5:30 P.M. Cole Hoffman family 9:00 A.M. Emmett Gaalswyk family

Today, January 14th: All are welcome to Donut Sunday following Mass in the Social Hall.Tuesday, January 16th: Adult Choir practice at 6:00 P.M.

“Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible” study at 7:00 P.M. in the Social HallThursday, January 18th: Catholic United Financial “Faith and Finances” presentation at 6:00 P.M. in the Social HallFriday, January 19th: “Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible” study at 8:00 A.M. in the Social HallSaturday, January 20th: Boy Scouts Raingutter Ragatta at 9:00 A.M. in the Social HallSunday, January 21st: COF Super Sunday Sausage Supper from 4:00 - 7:30 P.M. in the Social Hall

Year-end Giving Statements - Your itemized statements of your 2017 donations to the various funds at St. Mary’s willbe postmarked by January 31st. If you have any questions regarding your statement, please contact the Parish Office at 233-9500.

LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR JANUARY 21STLECTOR: Arlene Phillips SERVERS: Josh and Haylee LieblCOMMENTATOR: Nancy Reed EXT. MINISTERS: Carl OswaldMUSICIAN/CANTOR: Cheri LeBrun USHERS: Chuck Schmidt, David GuggisbergSACRISTANS: Bobbie Schuelke and Sheri Liebl

Sunday, January 28th: St. Gregory’s Annual Gathering/Meeting will take place following the 10:30 A.M. Mass. This willbe a potluck event with plates, utensils, beverage and napkins provided. Come hear the yearly summary of the Church ingeneral, including the Harvest Festival, as well as updates from the CCW, COF and Cemetery. This is a great opportunity.Please bring a dish to pass.

Sunday, February 5th: All are welcome to join the parish for Donut Sunday following the 10:30 A.M. Mass. The CCW hostesses will be Michelle Oswald and Mary Lou Schmidt.

Sunday, February 11th: St. Thomas Court COF will be holding a BINGO event this day….watch the bulletin for more details.

Wednesday, February 14th - All are welcome to join the CCW in an Ash Wednesday Soup and Sandwich meal followingthe evening Mass.

Sunday, January 14th - Waffle Breakfast and Silent Auction Fundraiser event will be held to assist Delsin Zamzow in making his home handicap accessible as he recovers from being paralyzed from an accident. The event will be held at theLafayette Charter School from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Silent Auction donations are greatly appreciated and can be droppedoff at Dave's Place in Lafayette through January 12th or at the Charter School by 8:30 A.M. on January 14th. Cash donations are also welcome and appreciated.Wednesday, January 17th - Beef or Turkey Commercial Supper, hosted by St. Mary’s and St. Joseph’s Catholic UnitedCouncil, will be served from 4:30 - 7:00 P.M. at the St. Andrew’s Social Center in Fairfax. Beverages, desserts, salads, breadand bread pudding will be included. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 10 years and under. Carryouts will be available. Proceeds will benefit the St. Andrew’s Religious Education Program.Saturday, January 20th - The Revolution 5 will preform a tribute to The Beatles with highlights from the Ed Sullivan Show at The State Street Theater, 1 North State Street. Tickets are $15 in advance at the Chamber or online(www.statestreetnewulm.org) and $20 at the door. This is a family friendly program.Lutheran Social Service of MN is looking for caring individuals to serve individuals 55 years of age and up in the New Ulm, Sleepy Eye and surrounding areas. Senior Companions are needed to provide companionship to older adults. Volunteers earn a tax-free stipend, travel reimbursement plus other benefits. If interested, contact Gail Sumerfelt at 507-530-2295.

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LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR JANUARY 21ST

SERVERS: David and Justin Berg, Jillian Griebel EUCHARISTIC BREAD: Franklin KlinknerLECTOR: Jackie Hoffman EUCHARISTIC CUP: Not necessary until further noticeLEADER: Lester Braulick ACCOMPANIST: Gayle WaibelUSHERS: Bob Haala and George Moldan CANTOR: Linda Braulick

Today, Sunday, January 14th: 11:30 A.M. CCW will be hosting First Communion and Confirmation Enrollment Reception Lunch. This year’s First Communion candidates are Molly Griebel, Rielle Koopmann, Connor Mack (S.E.), Parker Ranweiler, Joseph Stadick and Brynn Wilfahrt. This year’s Confirmation candidates are David Berg, Joey Griebel,Heidi Hoffman, Mckenna Miling, Samantha Miller, Shalynn Ubl and Jenni Zender. Come support CCW and these youngpeople as they prepare for the sacrament. May they always experience the love and support of our parish family. All are welcome!

Next Sunday, January 21st: 10:10 Rosary for Vocations

SAVE THE DATE…Sunday, February 4th: CCW New Member Welcome Lunch will be served immediately followingthe 10:30 A.M. Mass. All are welcome!

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