“Enrich the harvest of your charity.” PLEASE REMEMBER SAINT LOUIS IN YOUR WILL

MEDITATION

Sunday, November 19, 2017

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

See Worship Book 961

When people are saying, “Peace and security,” then sudden disaster comes upon them. (1 Thessalonians 5:3)

Today’s readings might remind us of the old Boy Scout motto: “Be prepared.” Be always ready because you never know what might come your way. Be always ready so that you aren’t just reacting to situations when they arrive. Be proactive, never idle, but always prepared to do whatever good deed you can. In today’s first reading, St. Paul tells us that there will never be perfect peace or absolute security in this world. Wars will rage. Families and friends will suffer divisions. Poverty, disease, and suffering will persist until the end of time. So that means there will always be opportunities to reach out and help! Today’s Gospel also tells us to be ready to care for the people around us. When we hear the parable of the talents, we usually focus our attention on developing our skills, but let’s take it one step further and focus on the mission at hand. Jesus is asking us to join him in building his kingdom here on earth. He is asking us to take all that he has given us and put it to good use, and not just for ourselves and our families. The world is in such deep need of peace and security. Our contributions—of intercession, of mercy, of generosity, and of love—can make a significant difference. We can see dramatic returns on our investment if we partner with the Lord. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if, when Jesus came back, he could say to each of us, “Well done, my good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25:21)? Wouldn’t it be great to know we can come with him and share in his joy? We can do great things for God. We can use our talents to help make this world a better place. So let’s pray today for all who are suffering in the world. Let’s pray for an end to war and to poverty. And let’s join Jesus in bringing his peace and security to everyone.

“Lord, please take what little I have and multiply it for the sake of your people.”

Reprinted with permission from The Word Among Us

Pilgrimage to Italy with Archbishop Hebda Join Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda and Fr. Sean O. Sheridan, TOR (president, Franciscan University of Steubenville) on a 9-day pilgrimage to Italy, September 20 – 28, 2018. The “Heart of Italy” tour includes stops in Assisi, Siena, La Verna, and of course, Rome. For more information, visit www.franciscan.edu/pilgrimages or call 800-225-7662.

ENTRANCE HYMN 511 Thy strong word didst cleave the darkness

RESPONSORIAL PSALM 961 O happy are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways.

POSTCOMMUNION HYMN 631 God whose giving knows no ending

CHORAL MUSIC AT THE 11:00 AM MASS

Beati quorum via Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924) Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord. — Psalm 199:1.

Communion Domine quinque talenta Graduale Romanum, Mode VII “Lord, you delivered five talents unto me; behold, I have gained five more.” — “Well done, good and faithful servant; because you have been faithful over a little, I will set you over much; enter into the joy of your Lord.” — Matthew 25:4,6.

O salutaris Herbert Howells (1892-1983) A translation of the Latin text may be found at Hymn 757.

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday, November 20 First Maccabees 1:10-15,41-43,54-57,62-63; Psalm 119:53,61,134,150,155; Luke 18:35-43 Tuesday, November 21 Second Maccabees 6:18-31; Psalm 3:2-8; Luke 19:1-10

Wednesday, November 22 Second Maccabees 7:1,20-31; Psalm 17:1,5-6,8,15; Luke 19:11-28 Thursday, November 23 First Maccabees 2:15-29; Psalm 50:1-2,5-6,14-15; Luke 9:41-44 Friday, November 24 First Maccabees 4:36-37,52,59; Psalm (1st Chronicles) 29:10-12; Luke 19:45-48

Saturday, November 25 First Maccabees 6:1-13; Psalm 9:2-4,6,16,19; Luke 20:27-40

Sunday, November 26 Ezekiel 34:11-12,15-17; Psalm 23:1-3,5-6; First Corinthians 15:20-26,28; Matthew 25:31-46

A significant portion of the costs of the Tuesday recitals for the current season was graciously given by Sharon Bigot in loving

memory of ALFRED E. BIGOT.

OPEN BELL DATES: The following dates are still open in November and December for anyone wishing to have the bells rung in memory or in honor of a loved one: November 26th-28th, December 3rd-8th, 10th, 12th-14th, 16th-18th, 21st, 23rd and 29th & 31st. Please call the rectory during office hours to make arrangements.

MASS INTENTIONS

Monday, November 20 6:45 Souls in Purgatory 12:10 †Jules and †Mary Quero Tuesday, November 21 The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6:45 †Aaron Timmerman 12:10 †David Hartung Wednesday, November 22 St. Cecilia 6:45 †Cecilia McCoy 12:10 Katherine Connelly Thursday, November 23 St. Clement I, St. Columban, Blessed Miguel Agustin Pro 6:45 †Marvin Rajewski 10:10 †Marie Omann Friday, November 24 Andrew Dũng-Lạc and Companions 6:45 †Segesmundo Saya 12:10 Mel Symanietz Saturday, November 25 St. Catherine of Alexandria 6:45 Ellie Sophia Speltz 5:00 Cindy Louise Speltz Sunday, November 26 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 7:00 Living and Deceased Parishioners of St. Louis Church 9:15 Peter Wohler 11:00 Katherine and Benjamin Nelson 12:30 Phillip Ohmann

PARISH CALENDAR Monday, November 20 Rosary (Church) 11:40am Monday, November 20 Bible Study 6:00pm in Parish Hall Tuesday, November 21 Tuesday Organ Recital after 12:10 Mass Wednesday, November 22 Eucharistic Exposition 12:35pm-2:00pm

Bible Study Join Fr. Sajdak and fellow parishioners for a study of the first two chapters of the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. These are the chapters that narrate the events surrounding the birth of Jesus and will be a great preparation for Advent and Christmas. The final meeting will take place on Monday, November 20 at 6:00 PM in the parish hall. See you there! Catholic Watchmen – Men’s Bible Boot Camp with Jeff Cavins Saturday, December 2, 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m. St. Therese, Deephaven. Learn the basics of the Bible in one day. Cost: $40 (Includes workbook, donuts and hearty lunch. FREE for sons under 18.) Register at St-Therese.org/events. For more information, contact Susanna Parent at parents@archspm.org or 651-291-4411.

Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule Thursday, November 23, Thanksgiving Day

6:45AM Low Mass. 10:10AM Sung Mass Both Masses in the main church

No 12:10 Mass on Thanksgiving Day No scheduled Confessions on Thanksgiving Day Friday, November 24, Friday after Thanksgiving

Mass at 6:45AM in the chapel No 12:10 Mass today

No scheduled Confessions today Saturday, November 25, Saturday after Thanksgiving

Mass at 6:45AM (in the chapel) and 5PM (in the church). Confessions today: 6:30AM, 11:15AM and

4:00-4:45PM (in the chapel). Those who don’t bake for the holidays are counting on those who do. Please don’t disappoint them. For many of us it wouldn’t be the same without all those wonderful home-made goodies. Please support the St. Louis Bake Sale, December 2nd and 3rd. Ample free parking is available during weekend Masses just steps from St. Louis Church in the Andersen Human Services Building parking ramp across Tenth Street. It is open 4-6 pm Saturdays and 6:15 am-2 pm Sundays. Enter through the “Contract” entrance around the corner on Minnesota Street. You can descend to street level either in the stairway at the corner of Tenth and Minnesota, or the elevators located in the opposite (northwest) corner of each level. Ascending back to your parking level can only be done via the elevator. If the barrier is down at the exit, approach slowly and the gate will open. Spiritu “Emmanuel” CD release Concert Nativity of Our Lord Church, 1938 Stanford Avenue, St. Paul. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 7-9pm. "Emmanuel" features Advent and Christmas music to touch your spirit, from traditional hymns with a fresh twist to contemporary Christian music with a warm acoustic sound. This third full-length Spiritu album features tight harmonies, acoustic guitar, keyboard, violin, cello, flute, soprano sax, clarinet, and alto sax. Free admission spiritumusic.com Our Lady of Guadalupe Church “Gifts for All Seasons” Craft and Bake Sale You are invited to OLG’s annual holiday “Gifts for all Seasons” craft and bake sale on Saturday, November 18 (9:00am – 3:00pm) and Sunday, November 19 (8:00am – 1:00pm). Featuring wonderful gifts, handmade crafts and delicious treats. Come for Breakfast Burritos Saturday & Sunday morning. Then stay for lunch and enjoy OLG’s “famous” Tacos! OLG Church, 401 Concord Street, St. Paul, 651-228-0506.

RING OUT, O BELLS… DATE REQUEST FOR INTENTION REQUESTED BY November 20 Robyn Feld Happy Birthday Happy Birthday November 21 Tiegen Lindner and Michele Lindberg Happy Birthdays Nancy and Bruce Lindberg November 22 Nancy Swanholm Happy Birthday John Nasseff and Helene Houle November 23 †Marie Omann Birthday Memorial Her Daughter November 24 Amy Warec Happy Birthday Julene Maruska November 25 †Paul A. Florez and †Betty Junek In Memoriam Christine King