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jb XC M,N Father’s Findings Every so often I am asked the question whether a Catholic may receive communion in a
Protestant church, or whether a non-Catholic may receive communion in a Catholic Church. It is important that we all be aware what is proper for reception of communion, both by Catholics in non-Catholic churches and by non-Catholics in Catholic churches. And since it is not possible for the priest or Eucharistic minister to know whether each person receiving communion is Catholic, as good stewards of our church we must all take responsibility for instructing our non-Catholic friends and visitors about reception of communion in the church.
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) encourages frequent reception of communion by all Catholics who are properly disposed, meaning not being in grave (mortal) sin and fasting for one hour. At this point in time the same invitation cannot be made to non-Catholics, though I do believe (hope) that in my lifetime some non-Catholic denominations will join us in receiving the Eucharist. While the USCCB encourages non-Catholics to participate with Catholics at Mass, the divisions between Catholics and non-Catholics do not allow non-Catholics to receive communion under normal circumstances. The official statement acknowledges special situations, which should be discussed individually with a priest. The official statement can be found on the inside of the front cover of the missalette. The restriction is not that Catholics are better than non-Catholics, but that non-Catholics do not believe in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist in the same way, even those whose beliefs are closest to Catholic belief. While in the seminary I discussed the disposal of a consecrated host that had been dropped and found lying on the ground with a Lutheran seminarian (the Lutheran understanding of the Eucharist is about as close to the Catholic understanding as there is). He said that it is proper to throw it in the trash because the Eucharist itself is not the body and blood of Jesus…Jesus is only present in the Eucharist as he is present with those who are gathered together in his name. Neither Lutherans, nor any non-Catholic denomination that I know of at this time, believe that the bread and wine truly become the body and blood of Jesus (transubstantiation) that is the Catholic teaching, but at most the bread and wine contain the body and blood of Christ (consubstantiation). The difference seems subtle, but it is significant.
For the same reason, Catholics are not allowed to receive communion in non-Catholic churches, even when allowed to do so by that church. Receiving communion in any church means that you are in communion with all of the beliefs of that church. As my example above indicates, though many of our beliefs might be the same, the non-Catholic’s belief in the Eucharist is not the same as the Catholic Church. Therefore, until the differences between Catholics and Protestants are healed, a real "intercommunion" cannot take place. Out of respect for the differences in belief, a Catholic is obliged to refrain from receiving communion at a Protestant service, and likewise, Protestants at a Catholic Mass.
While the policy of the Catholic church does not allow reception of communion by non-Catholics, priests and Eucharistic ministers are instructed not to deny the Eucharist to someone coming up to receive communion, except in cases of public scandal. When it is known that a person receives communion improperly the priest or lay Catholic is to approach the person outside of Mass to explain the teachings of the church. If each of us performs his or her role as a baptized Catholic, the reception of communion by non-Catholics should be rare. Each of us, through our baptism, has a priestly role in the church. That role includes the responsibility to instruct our non-Catholic friends who participate in our Catholic liturgies about their roles in our liturgies. It is not proper that they receive communion, but it is proper, if they so choose, to come up for a blessing. Simply instruct any person who wishes to receive a blessing at communion to cross their arms over their chest as a sign to the priest or Eucharistic minister for a blessing.
Fr. David Petron ..........320-859-2390, ext 13
Deacon Stan Hennen .............. 320-859-2390
Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church
306 W Oak Street, PO Box F
Osakis, MN 56360
320-859-2390
Emergencies 320-760-1221
www.ImmaculateConceptionOsakis.org
Parish Office Hours:
Tuesday and Thursday, 1pm to 5pm
Jen Wolbeck, Secretary ...... 859-2390, ext 23
Bob Brillhart, Custodian ......... 320-859-2390
Hollie Kulzer, NFP ................... 320-859-5864
Trustees:
Bruce Pederson & Dana Hetland
Parish Council:
David Hetland, Keri Mohror,
Monica Krebsbach, Tim Marthaler,
Travis Middendorf & Shari Saltmarsh
Saint Agnes Catholic School
307 4th Avenue W, PO Box O
Osakis, MN 56360
320-859-2130
www.StAgnesOsakis.com
Mrs. Pat Pospisil .................................. ext 12
Sharon Marthaler, Bookkeeper ........... ext 11
Saint Nicholas Catholic Church
9473 County Road 3 NE
Carlos, MN 56319
320-852-7041
Emergencies 320-760-1221
Parish Office Hours:
Tuesday and Thursday, 2pm to 5pm
Cathleen Nordling, Secretary . 320-852-7041
Richard Klein, Custodian......... 320-852-7897
Trustees:
Deb Collins & Dennis Hillmer
Parish Council:
Jeff Rolin, Linsey Hillmer,
Tony Van Acker, CarolynHammer,
Tim Baas & Joan Zimmel
Diocese Website: www.stcdio.org
Immaculate Conception and
St. Nicholas Catholic Churches
MARCH 30, 2014 :: Fourth Sunday of Lent
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St. Nicholas
It’s Easter Flower Time! Order forms are on yellow sheets on the bulletin board. Please remember that order forms WITH PAYMENTS are due back NO LATER THAN APRIL 11TH and can be returned in an envelope in the collection basket or dropped off at the church office.
Carlos Seniors are meeting April 10th at Herby’s Café. Please call Herby’s at 320-852-7170 no later than Tuesday of that week to reserve your menu selection.
St. Nicholas Stewardship Committee has openings for 2 couples or 4 individuals. Please consider being a part of this important ministry as it is the backbone of the parish. If you are interested please call Gary or Veronica Haavig at 320-491-6885 or 320-491-2132.
Prayer Chain: Call Anita (320-852-7792) or Bernadette (320-852-7796). All calls are ABSOLUTLY confidential. Please note that new prayer requests added to the Prayer Chain will remain listed for 2 weeks unless Anita or Bernadette are notified again to keep the request active.
Immaculate Conception
St. Agnes School Receives Living the Promise
Endowment Distribution: The Catholic Foundation – Diocese of St. Cloud has awarded a check in the amount of $557.62 to St. Agnes School in Osakis, to be used for scholarship & tuition assistance. This grant represents a per capita distribution to Catholic Schools of the Diocese from the Living the Promise endowment fund. The Catholic Foundation also distributes funds from the Living the Promise endowment through an annual grant application program.
Parish Council / Finance Council Meeting Notice: Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 1st at St. Agnes School, Room 7. Finance Council will meet at 6:00 pm and Parish Council will meet at 7:30 pm.
Knights of Columbus Breakfast will be Sunday, April 6 after the 10:30 Mass. Serving pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, caramel rolls, coffee, juice & milk. Free will offering for the Food Shelf. Hope to see you there!
Stewardship Highlight of the Month: Thank you to Harlan Tenhoff for your many years of faithful service to our parish and St. Agnes school. You are a blessing and an inspiration to all!
Stewardship Meeting Notice: We will meet on Thursday, April 3 at 7:30 pm.
Knights of Columbus Meeting Notice: The next KC meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 9th at 7:00 pm at St. Agnes School. Hope to see you there!
St. Agnes Preschool is accepting registrations for the 2014-2015 school year. Tuesday and Thursday full day or Tuesday and Thursday morning options available for ages 3-5. Please call Mrs. Pat at 320-859-2130 to register or for more information.
Box Top & Labels for Education are still being collected by St. Agnes School. If you have any you would like to donate, please drop them off in the school office. Students and Staff at St. Agnes thank you for your donations.
Help Wanted: The Parish Festival Committee is looking for someone to take over the Festival Raffle. Anyone interested should contact John Peterka or Jim Tenhoff. Thanks!
Spring Fling is upon us and at this time, we are looking for monetary donations, themed baskets or items for the Spring Fling Auction for Education. If your family would like to contribute something, donations can be dropped off at school in the office. Thank you in advance for helping make this event a success.
Lenten Stations of the Cross will be held at 2:00 pm on Fridays starting March 14. St. Agnes students will be leading this service. There will be NO Stations on 1st Friday due to Adoration.
Prayer Chain: Call Sue Stoetzel (320-859-2209) or Erma Craig (320-859-2309). All calls are ABSOLUTELY confidential. Please note that new prayer requests added to the Prayer Chain will remain listed for 1 month unless Sue or Erma are notified again to keep the request active.
Both Parishes
Easter Offerings: During the Easter season, it is encouraging to see both new and familiar faces at our Masses. Throughout the year, many of you already support the congregation with your time, talent & financial contributions but greater participation is always welcome. We encourage you to look into our electronic giving program. It takes just a few minutes to setup a recurring giving plan. Contact the church office for more details or to pick up an authorization form.
Catholic Relief Services Thanks the People of the St. Cloud
Diocese for Typhoon Haiyan Support. The Chairman of the Catholic Relief Service Board, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, recently returned from the Philippines. He sent me a letter thanking the people of our diocese for supporting our brothers and sisters who were impacted by Typhoon Haiyan. Archbishop Coakley asked me to share the link to a 2 minute thank you video from CRS: http://emergencies.crs.org/philippines-typhoon-recovery-thank-you/. I thank you for your generosity and for your loving and caring hearts – Bishop Donald Kettler
40-Days for Life began on Ash Wednesday and goes until April 13, 2014. This is a LIFE saving work – to eliminate Abortion in the USA – which is a weapon to destroy human life…God’s Beautiful presence in the world! All people are encouraged to participate in Prayer – Fasting – Peaceful Vigil. The life you save may be your own. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Position Opening: St. Nicholas is looking for a part-time secretary / ministerial coordinator. Please contact the office for a job description at 320-859-2390.
Save the Date: St. Nicholas Annual Potato Pancake Supper is on Saturday, April 12th from 4:00-8:00 pm at the Carlos Town Hall. $8 Adults, $4 kids ages 6-12, Free kids 5 & under; $4 for non-meal ticket. If interested in helping, please contact Jill Moerke @ 320-219-8692 or Tonya Buelke @ 320-815-3162.
Wedding Banns
I. 4/26/14 - Cassie Seifert & Mitch Kassel – St. Nicholas
Sacrament of Baptism:
Welcome celebrated at Saturday evening or Sunday morning
Mass. Call the parish office for preparation and scheduling.
Sacrament of Penance:
God Forgives! Saturday 3:00 pm in Osakis and
first Sunday of the month at 7:30 am in Belle River.
Sacrament of Marriage:
Blessings and Congratulations! Call the parish office to
begin preparation process at least six months in advance.
God Heals:
Anointing of the Sick is celebrated at spring and fall
weekend Masses. Call the parish office for other times
or in case of an emergency.
Our Mission is to nurture children and their families
through sharing Christ’s Love while instilling academic excellence.
From Mrs. Pat’s Desk
Now that the Carnival is over, I want to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU to:
The Carnival Committee for all the extra hours of planning and time spent at school to make this event a success.
A sincere thank you to all families, parishioners & RE students, who gave of their time to help out with games, setting up or cleaning up, donating of items for the classroom baskets and games, and selling raffle tickets.
Thank you to the Parish for your support and help in making this event a success. Success is determined not only by the money at the end but by the smiles I saw throughout the day. When little kids share “look what I won”, these are the memories that mean more than anything.
In making this event a success, you are setting the example of giving your time, talents and treasures to our / your child(ren). Once again, thank you for all you do to support our school, it is greatly appreciated.
Grade 2 :: Here’s What’s Happening
Because February was “I Love to Read” month and March is “National Reading” month, the 2nd grade had been enjoying listening to Dr. Seuss stories during snack time since the middle of February. We have even begun to choose our favorites, but we’re note finished reading all the ones we have yet, so those choices may change. In April, we’ll have a project to do in connection with that.
We are digging into grammar in English and have spent a great deal of time identifying nouns, verbs, adjectives, & adverbs to help us improve our writing.
In math, we have explored and worked with fractions and explored and worked with measurement of many types – distances, capacities, volumes, weights & areas.
The 3rd quarter of school has ended, but our learning in 2nd grade continues into this 4th and final quarter of school.
Calendar Raffle Winners:
Congratulations and thank you for supporting St. Agnes!
03/23 Marie Repp Osakis, MN $35 03/24 Robyn Twardowski Alexandria, MN $20 03/25 John Ruegemer Villard, MN $20 03/26 Grace Zeller Clara City, MN $20 03/27 Loretta Becker Osakis, MN $20 03/28 Joel Weckwerth Montevideo, MN $20 03/29 Mary Dietrich Belle Plaine, IA $20
RELIGIOUS ED & YOUTH MINISTRY
St. Nicholas Tonya Buelke, K-11 Faith Formation Director .......... 320-815-3162
[email protected] • Find us on Facebook!
Faith Formation:
Class on Wednesday, April 2nd. See you there!
S.N.A.C.K. Time (St. Nick’s Awesome Christian Kids)
S.N.A.C.K. Time at St. Nick’s includes youth Grade 6 and up. We will be starting regular gathering times on the third Sunday of the month. Our next gathering date is TBD from 3:30 - 6:30 pm. Hope to see you there! VBS 2014: Wanted! It may seem like a long way off, but summer will be here before we know it. We are in need of individual(s) willing to coordinate VBS for St. Nicholas if we are going to offer it. Please let Tonya Beulke know by the end of April if you are at all interested or to find our more information. Tonya can be reached at 320-815-3162 or [email protected].
Immaculate Conception Greta Petrich, Religious Education Director, 7-12 ... 320-491-1289
Jen Wolbeck, Religious Education Director, K-6 ..... 320-248-0155
[email protected] • Find us on Facebook!
K-11 Religious Education:
Class on Wednesday, April 2nd. See you there!
Little Hearts for Jesus (LH4J):
Next Session will be Palm Sunday April 13th & Easter Sunday April 20th @ 10:30 Mass. VBS 2014 is upon us. Registration forms will be sent home with your child this coming week either in their St. Agnes Parent Packets or at RE.
S.A.L.T. (formerly known as youth group):
We will be starting up sessions again in May…keep your eyes open to when and where…
Castaway 2014:
Please keep your 18 youth and 4 adults in your prayers this weekend as we experience Castaway 2014! Thank you!
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If you are able to help with any of the below needs, please contact the Love INC office. Donations can be dropped off at Love INC. Thanks! 320-759-302 :: [email protected] www.loveincdouglas.org to view our full needs
Love INC Clothing Needs (items can be gently used):
Men’s: jeans sizes 34x34, 28x29, 33x24, 36x32; tennis shoes sizes 12 & 13 (2 clients); size M-L sweat shirts and sweat pants Women’s: size 18 sweatpants and size 9 ½ slippers; size 11/12 clothing;
size 13/14 pants with L-XL shirts; size 8 ½ shoes; size XL winter & spring jacket
Boy’s: size 16/18 jeans / pants; size 14-16 pants; size 7 jeans; size 7 t-shirts; size 5 shirts; size 6 pants; size 18 Husky jeans / sweats; size 16/18
sweats; size 12 & size 5 pajamas; size 10 clothing (2 clients)
Girl’s: size 6, 6x, 7 & 8 clothing; size 16/18 jeans Love INC Other Needs (items can be gently used): Washers & Dryers in good working condition (2 clients); Rainbow Rider
passes (2 clients); Rugs in good condition (various sizes) Love INC Service Needs: Female Volunteer driver for the Boundaries class on March 17, 24, & 31 (5:00pm pickup–ends at 7:00pm). Please call Cindy at 320-759-3022 to volunteer.
Mass Intentions Date Time Intention Location
Mon, Mar 31 8:00 am Communion Service Osakis
Tues, Apr 1 10:00 am +Francis Finnegan Galeon
Wed, Apr 2 8:30 am + Belle River
Thurs, Apr 3 9:00 am +Paul LeBrun (SI) Osakis
Fri, Apr 4 8:00 am +Anthony & Irene Daas Osakis
Sat, Apr 5 4:00 pm +Tony Daas Osakis
Sun, Apr 6 8:30 am +Anita & Hugh McWhorter Belle River
Sun, Apr 6 10:30 am For the People of our Parishes Osakis
Liturgy Schedule IMMACULATE CONCEPTION :: April 5, 4:00pm
Lector........................................................................................John Temple
Extra Ordinary Minister of the Eucharist .................................. Susie Rutten
.................................................................................. John & Joleen Peterka
Servers .................................................. Ellie Clasemann and Dylan Klukken
Usher .............................................................. Bernic Baker and Don Dirkes
Greeters ............................................... DeLores Butkowski and Pat Mohror
Sacristan ................................................................................ Mary Gillespie
Music .................................................................................... .Cecelian Choir
ST. NICHOLAS :: April 6, 8:30am
Lector.................................................................................................. Youth
Extra Ordinary Minister of the Eucharist ............................. Richard Molitor
........................................................... Mary Landowski and Mark Jaskowiak
Servers ................................................................................................ Youth
Ushers................................................................................................. Youth
Greeters .............................................................................................. Youth
Sacristan ............................................................................. Mary Landowski
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION :: April 6, 10:30 AM
Lector........................................................................................ 9th
Grade RE
Extra Ordinary Minister of the Eucharist ................................. Greta Petrich
............................................................ Jennifer Wolbeck and Kay Boogaard
Servers ...................................................................................... 9th
Grade RE
Ushers....................................................................................... 9th
Grade RE
Greeters .................................................................................... 9th
Grade RE
Sacristan .................................................................................. Richard Daas
Music .......................................................................... From the Heart Choir
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BULLETIN DEADLINE IS MONDAY AT 12:00PM (NOON)
Email Jen at [email protected] or mail to:
Immaculate Conception Church, PO Box F, Osakis, MN 56360
Offering Counters: Ted Steidl & Yvonne Shimota
Offering Counters: Jerry & Joyce Klimek
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