Your Parish Representatives:

Parish Council Members: Ben Baird, Sarah Bofferding, Kevin Erpelding, Anita Froelich, Jim Gorham, Cynthia Haskin, Brent Rud, Mary Scofield, Drew Weaver

Finance Council Members: Jeff Cwikla, Amy Haskell, Claude Sand

School Council Members: Jaclyn Bergerson, Tiffany Fankhanel, Christine Louvar, James Marcotte, Trudy Peterson

Trustees: Hank Krigbaum, Shannon Schmidt

St. Philip’s Church

218-444-4262 www.stphilipsbemidji.org

Parish Staff

Pastor: Fr. Chuck Huck 441-4901

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Don Braukmann 441-4902

Deacon/Bookkeeper: Deacon Kermit Erickson 441-4903

Director of Stewardship & Development: Maryhelen Chadwick 441-4906

Director of Music & Liturgy: Aana Freihammer 441-4905

Director of Preschool & Elementary Faith Formation/Safe Environ. Coordinator: Kris Jensen 441-4944

Parish Administrative Assistant: Robb Naylor 441-4904

Director of Youth Ministry/Middle & High School Faith Formation: Luke Alexander 441-4908

Campus Ministry/Adult Faith Formation: Blake Quick 441-4907

Parish Office Coordinator: Tammy Johnson 441-4900

Facility Maintenance Supervisor: Larry Mack

Maintenance Support Staff: Greg Allen Jim Shaw

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St. Philip’s School Staff 218-444-4938

Principal: Carol Rettinger ext. 4941

School Office Staff: Jean Patnode 441-4940 Kerry Frauenholtz 441-4942 Camille Moreno 441-4943 Marcy Quick 441-4940

Sister Parish St. Charles Pennington

Saturday at 4:00 PM (Fishing Opener to Labor Day)

Newman Catholic Ministries BSU/NWTC

Events held at various locations on BSU campus. All sacramental events take place

at St. Philip’s Church.

St. Philip’s Clothing Depot

218-444-3835 Tuesday through Saturday

9:30 AM to 3:00 PM Manager: Norma Himmelright

Diocese of Crookston Victim Assistance Coordinator: Louann McGlynn 218-281-7895

Easter Greetings, Alleluia! Jesus has risen! Alleluia! April 16, 2017

Alleluia! It is time to use the “A” word. See if you can use it 20 times this week, some at home, some at work, some in a social setting. It might be fun to see how others react and if it opens an opportunity to let others know about Jesus.

Alleluia! We celebrate salvation by our God. When we started this journey on Ash Wednesday we turned to acts of fasting, prayer and almsgiving to help us grow closer to Jesus. Many had success with their Lenten experiences; others found it hard to accomplish their Lenten goals. It is important to remember we are on a journey that can end in Heaven. Sometimes the terrain is rough and other times it appears smooth but it is a journey we make as disciples of Jesus and He accompanies us, encourages us, and gives us strength to endure.

Alleluia! We are talented and giving people. I am filled with great appreciation for the many gifts God has given the members of our parish communities: musicians, singers, lectors, ushers, gift-bearers, adorers, servers, Eucharistic Ministers, sacristans, art and environment. Your willingness to serve others in the various liturgical roles is an example of a Christian community in action. We become just like the communities of prayer mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles. Thank You for your attendance and assistance in bringing Gods work to life through full and active participation.

Alleluia! Divine Mercy Sunday is next weekend at 3:00 PM. Reconciliation, Prayer and Adoration are part of the celebration. Please join in the celebration.

Alleluia! As part of the Easter celebration we bless Holy Water. It is a sacramental of the Church. Take a bottle home and use it to bless each other or your home. The bottles have a prayer to St Michael on them. St Michael defends us against evil. Holy Water is a reminder of our baptism. God’s promise of eternal life comes to us and today we see it fulfilled in His rising from the dead.

Alleluia! Our First Communicants and Confirmation candidates are busy getting ready to receive the gift of Gods loving touch through these special sacraments. Please keep them in prayer.

Alleluia! Pope Francis asked a very important question that we might consider asking of each other: “What is your lived experience of God? What is your lived relationship w/God?” Ask you friend or family member to share a story about how they have experienced Jesus. You will be impressed by the stories of seeing God present and active in life that come alive. May God continue to bless you on your journey of faith.

Alleluia! Jesus has risen! Alleluia! Blessings, Fr. Chuck

Monday, Apr 17 No Daily Mass

Tuesday, Apr 18 6:30 PM Mass: +Sharon Hunt

Wednesday, Apr 19 8:40 AM Mass: +Jack Kerr

Thursday, Apr 20 No daily Mass today. No nursing home Mass today. 10:30 AM Communion Service (Havenwood)

Friday, Apr 21 8:30 AM Mass: +Marilyn Dabaldo

Saturday, Apr 22 5:30 PM Mass: For the People

Sunday, Apr 23 7:30 AM Mass: +Anna Rose Yavarow 9:00 AM Mass: +Buster Spaulding 11:00 AM Mass: Special Intentions for the Visina Family 6:30 PM Mass: Special Intentions for Barbara Grasseschi

MASS INTENTIONS For April 10 to 16

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

DAILY READINGS For the Week of April 17 to 23

Monday, Apr 17 Parish Offices Closed Today and No School No Adoration Today

Tuesday, Apr 18 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM Adoration (Chapel) 8:05 AM Community Morning Prayer (Chapel) 3:15 PM Little Flowers (Social Hall) 5:05 PM Community Evening Prayer (Chapel) 6:10 PM KC Meeting (Social Hall) 7:00 PM Newman M&M Night (Cafeteria) 7:30 PM Marian Devotions (Chapel)

Wednesday, Apr 19 8:05 AM Community Morning Prayer (Chapel) 9:40 AM Rosary for Schools (Chapel) 5:05 PM Community Evening Prayer (Chapel) 6:30 PM Faith Formation, Grades 1-11

Thursday, Apr 20 8:05 AM Community Morning Prayer (Chapel) 1:30 PM St. Jude’s Circle Mtg (St. Kateri Rm) 3:15 PM Bible Study-Ephesians (St. Elizabeth Rm) 4:30 PM Society of St. Vincent de Paul (St. Elizabeth Rm) 5:05 PM Community Evening Prayer (Chapel) 6:30 PM RCIA & Beyond (St. Kateri Rm) 7:00 PM Blessed Sacrament Prayer Group (Chapel) 7:00 PM Bible Study-The Bible Timeline (St. Elizabeth Rm)

Friday, Apr 21 8:05 AM Community Morning Prayer (Chapel) 1:30 PM Bible Study-Ephesians (St. Elizabeth Rm) 5:05 PM Community Evening Prayer (Chapel)

Saturday, Apr 22 2:00 PM Little Flowers Fundraiser-Intro to Water Color (St.

Thomas More Rm) 4:30 PM Reconciliation (Chapel) 4:30 to 7:00 PM KC Rib Dinner (Social Hall)

Sunday, Apr 23

8:35 AM Rosary (Chapel) 9:00 AM Children’s Liturgy of the Word (St. Greg/Grt Rm) 9:00 AM Preschool Sunday School (Pre-K Classrooms) 10:15 AM Rosary (Chapel) 3:00 PM Divine Mercy Sunday (Church)

Monday, Apr 17 ● Acts 2:14,22-33 ● Ps 16:1-2a,5,7-11 ● Mt 28:8-15

Tuesday, Apr 18 ● Acts 2:36-41 ● Ps 33:4-5,18-20,22 ● Jn 20:11-18

Wednesday, Apr 19 ● Acts 3:1-10 ● Ps 105:1-4,6-9 ● Lk 24:13-35

Thursday, Apr 20 ● Acts 3:11-26 ● Ps 8:2ab,5-9 ● Lk 24:35-48

Friday, Apr 21 ● Acts 4:1-12 ● Ps 118:1-2,4,22-27a ● Jn 21:1-14

Saturday, Apr 22 ● Acts 4:13-21 ● Ps 118:1,14-21 ● Mk 16:9-15

Sunday, Apr 23 ● Acts 2:42-47 ● Ps 118:2-4,13-15,22-24 ● 1 Pt 1:3-9 ● Jn 20:19-31

BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS

Parents or prospective parents who wish to present a child for Baptism are asked to attend a baptism preparation class. The next session will be on May 7. Please call the Parish Office at 444-4262 to register, or for more information.

PARISH LIFE

SACRAMENTAL LIFE

The St. Philip’s Catholic Community welcomes through the waters of baptism, Charles Daniel Ripplinger, son of Tyler Ripplinger and Akua Halfmann. May he be filled with the Holy Spirit!

Happy Anniversary! Congratulations and best wishes to Lynn & Mary Eaton who are celebrating 40 years of marriage on April 22!

FAITH FORMATION

Easter Flowers for St. Philip’s Church will be supplied, in part, through the generous donations given by parishioners in memory of deceased loved ones, or in honor of the living.

If you wish to make a memorial, please use your Easter Flowers envelope in your box of offertory envelopes. Or place your donation in an envelope clearly marked as Easter Flowers. Please indicate the name of the deceased person(s) your gift is in memory of or the name of the living person(s) your gift is in honor of.

Please place your envelope in the collection basket or turn it in to the parish office. All memorials will be published in the parish bulletin following Easter.

Getting Ahead in Bemidji... A program headed by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is look-ing for volunteers for childcare during their meetings on Tues-days from 5:30-8 PM beginning in April. If you are interested please contact Blake or Luke at 441-4907/4908, or feel free to email either. Note that you must be on the Volunteer list by having completed the Safe Environment Certification.

First Eucharist Prayer Partner Cards First Eucharist Prayer Partner cards are due Wednesday, April 26th. Cards can be dropped off at the Parish Office or put in the collection. Questions contact Kris Jensen at 441-4944.

Would you like to join in an excellent bible study? On Thursdays, 7-9 come explore the Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation. (It's like a cliff notes version of the bible, where you get the whole story without reading the whole book.) Great discussion & video accompany our study. Come 4/20 or 4/27 or call Nancy 368-1967 for more info. This is a good way to keep that Lenten spiritual growth going & growing!

Fundraiser for Little Flowers Intro to Watercolor Painting class taught by Judy Selby on April 22, at St. Philip's (2:00-4:00PM). Suggested donation $30. RSVP to Gerri at 333-8651.

ST. JUDE’S CIRCLE TO MEET St. Jude’s Circle will meet on April 20th at 1:30 PM in the St. Kateri Rm. Hostesses are Mary Ann Olmschenk and Mary Gerber. Prayer will be said by Bev Kraft.

ALL ARE INVITED TO THIS GREAT EVENT!

St. Philip’s is hosting via Live Stream from Ottawa, The New Evangelization Summit May 12th and 13th! Bemidji is one of 28 locations worldwide to host this very significant event! To attend you MUST BE REGISTERED prior to the Summit. Please go to www.newevangelization.ca and follow the instructions for getting tickets $35 per person, lunch and snacks are included.

If you do not have access to a computer there are paper registration forms available in the Parish Office but these must be in by April 23rd.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from speakers Bishop Robert Barron, Fr. Michael White, Sister Miriam Heidland and many others! Please contact Blake for more information at 441-4907 or inquire at the Parish Office.

“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” COLOSSIANS 3:2

Do you put God first in all things? Possessions, money, power, ego can easily become gods to many of us. Do a quick check of what is important to you. Is God at the very top of the list? If not, your priorities need to be re-adjusted. Don’t let earthly things become a god before God.

STEWARDSHIP OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES Fiscal Year July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017

Last Week's Mass Attendance Apr 8 5:30 PM 250 ____ Apr 9 7:30 AM 167 ____ Apr 9 9:00 AM 391 ____ Apr 9 11:00 AM 421 ____ Apr 9 6:30 PM 91 ___

Goals •Weekly goal to meet budget: $ 16,355.00 •Increase needed weekly to meet the Roof/AC project over 36 months: $ 1,722.00 •Increase needed weekly for maintenance escrow account over 5 years: $ 1,126.00 New weekly goal total: $ 19,203.00

STEWARDSHIP ~ A HABIT OF THE HEART

ST. PHILIP’S SCHOOL

April15/16

Blessed Sacrament Prayer Group Come to the Chapel on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month at 7 PM to take part in charismatic prayer with music. All are invited to participate!

Week #41 Actual Contributions

(received the weekend of 4/9/2017)

Envelopes $ 16,273.00 EFT Env. $ — Loose Plate $ 975.85 Children’s $ 69.57 Total $ 17,318.42

St. Philip’s School Graduates of 2013 The St. Philip’s Parent Association will provide a $250 college scholarship to one member of the St. Philip’s School eighth grade graduating class of 2013. The deadline to apply is April 20, 2017. Scholarship explanation letters can be picked up at the Bemidji High School guidance office or at the Parish Office.

Easter Reflection by Fr. Frank Pavone, Priests for Life; Pro-Life Reflections for Every Day, Catholic Book Publishing Corp.

Why do you look among the dead for One Who is alive? He is not here. He has been raised. Luke 24:5-6

How easy it is for people to seek the living one among the dead. Despair causes them to look to death as a solution. But death is never a solution. When we look to Jesus, we find the Living One, and He strengthens us to choose life.

PRAYER: Lord, we do not seek You among the dead. Grant that Your people may never turn to death to take away their pain,

but only to You, the Living Lord.

Ø HE IS RISEN. HE IS TRULY RISEN. ALLELULIA. ALLELULIA! HAPPY EASTER.

Ø There is no school on Monday, April 17, Easter Monday. Enjoy this season a while longer.

Ø It is with great pleasure that I share the news that my replacement has been found. Mrs. Jana Norgaard, a parishioner, will begin as principal of St. Philip’s School in July. Welcome, Jana!

Ø NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF PRAYER! Through my illness and recovery, I have been the recipient of tremendous prayers. Thank you all for them. I know God heard them and I know I felt them. Deepest thanks!

Ø St. Philip’s seventh graders will be attending Deep Portage this coming Tuesday and Wednesday as part of their Conflict Management program. May it be a rewarding experience.

Ø We will be remembering the 2000s on Friday, April 21, as part of our 90th Anniversary celebration. What a great way to go back in time.

Ø The spring Book Fair will be at St. Philip’s the week of April 24, with a family event scheduled from 4-6 P.M. on Thursday, April 27. Everyone is invited to attend.

Ø Our Kindergarteners will present their spring play on Thursday, April 27, in the church. Join us.

Ø The fifth graders will attend Character Challenge by Park Rapids on Friday, April 28, as part of their Conflict Management class. It is an opportunity for them to challenge themselves outside of their comfort zone.

Ø Also on Friday, April 28, the members of Fridays with the Father will travel to Moorhead to share a mission experience with the students of St. Joseph’s School. The next day, Saturday, April 29, the group will hold their “Homeless Walk”.

Ø Report cards for the third quarter were sent home with students on Wednesday, April 12.

Ø Go online to complete your Safe Environment Certification for 2016-2017. If you were certified during the 2015-2016 school year, you need to again be recertified this year. Please go to: www.crookston.org and following the prompts for Safe Environment. [Remember to “refresh” your cache once or twice.] This certification must be done annually and BEFORE you volunteer. PLEASE CHECK YOUR STATUS!

Thank You to everyone who donated to my Eagle Scout Project to plant trees and grave marker raising at Holy Cross. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Aaron Hoefer

To the St. Philip’s Community,

A heartfelt thank you to the St. Philip’s Community for the hope and prayers they offered for Ellen Vonasek as she put up a courageous battle against cancer the past seventeen months. A special thanks to all the staff at St. Philip’s, and to Fr. Chuck Huck and Fr. Don Braukmann. Fr. Don was so kind, visiting Ellen on a daily basis the last seven weeks, comforting her spiritually, bringing her Communion, and praying for and with her. I appreciate, from the bottom of my heart, all of your thoughts and prayers.

God Bless, Ralph Vonasek

LOW GLUTEN HOSTS Low gluten hosts are available at every Mass, daily or Sunday. Sometimes due to a medical condition, individuals are not able to receive the regular hosts that are used in Holy Communion. If you or someone you know needs a low gluten host, ask a greeter, sacristan, information station person, or a priest, we will be glad to assist. In order to receive: enter the communion line that is receiving from the presider. Indicate to the presider you wish a low gluten host. He will present the Body of Christ from a special pyx. For several weeks, Father Don, and Father Chuck, will be announcing the availability of a low gluten host at every Mass.

UPCOMING RETREATS AT CHRIST THE KING RETREAT CENTER

621 First Ave South – Buffalo, MN 55313

RETREAT FOR PARISH EMPLOYEES & VOLUNTEERS Theme: “Reawakening Hope” Date: April 26 – 27, 2017 Presented by: King’s House Preaching Team Suggested Offering: $80.00 per person (includes $30.00 deposit to reserve a room)

HOPE DAY (Dealing with Loss) Theme: “Finding a Reason to Hope” Date: May 10, 2017 (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM) Presented by: Fr. Lon Konold, OMI Sr. Brenda Rose Szegedy, OSF Suggested Offering: $40.00 per person (includes lunch)

HEALING RETREAT FOR MEN & WOMEN Theme: “His Mercy Endures Forever” Date: May 12 – 14, 2017 Presented by: Fr. Richard McAlear, OMI Suggested Offering: $175.00 per person (includes $30.00 deposit to reserve a room)

MOTHERS, GRANDMOTHERS, DAUGHTERS, SISTERS, FRIENDS RETREAT Theme: “The Role of Women in Healing a Wounded World” Date: May 13, 2017 (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM) Presented by: Susan Stabile Suggested Offering: $50.00 per person (includes lunch)

Abigail Freihammer Benefit

Give from the Heart! You are invited to take part in this breakfast benefit on Sunday, May 7 from 8:30 AM to 1 PM in the St. Philip’s Social Hall. Enjoy scrambled eggs, French toast, sausage, fruit, juice/coffee for a free will offering. Also, there will be a fabulous bake sale, lucky draw baskets & silent auction.

All proceeds will be used to defer medical expenses for a heart transplant in the near future due to Abby’s heart condition, Cardiomyopathy, and future medical needs that will be inevitable.

If you are unable to attend the benefit and would like to make a donation, mail or deliver checks to:

First National Bank Bemidji PO Box 670 Bemidji, MN 56619-0670 *Checks should be made out to: Abigail Freihammer - Benefit Account.

For more information or to help with the benefit, contact: Tammy @ 218-444-4262, tjohnson@stphilipsbemidji.org, call or text Brad Arel @ 218-556-1739, bjarel21@yahoo.com, or call or text Ron Arel @ 218-556-5712, rjarel@paulbunyan.net

ASSISTANTS NEEDED Would you like to combine compassion and cooking. Consider using your talents as part of the funeral committee. The committee chair is looking for assistants to provide, organize, and prepare meals for grieving families and friends. Events are scheduled when necessary. If you would like to know more, please call Sue Lucas at 218-766-9518.

WAYS YOU CAN HELP AT THE ABIGAIL FREIHAMMER BENEFIT:

• Bake items for the Bake Sale. Accepting items on May 5 in the afternoon, or the morning/afternoon of May 6. Please bring baked goods to the St. Kateri Rm. We will mark the items for you!

• Donate a completed gift basket for the Auction. Turn in your baskets by Monday, May 1st.

• Volunteer to help work at the benefit. Go to the St. Philips website and click on the Signup Genius link to pick your desired task and time.

• Participate in the benefit! Enjoy the delicious break-fast, bid on auction items, buy homemade baked items, or simply make a donation to this wonderful benefit for Abigail!

MINISTRY SCHEDULE Week of April 22/23

Would you like to become involved in liturgical ministries at St. Philip’s? Call/Email Aana Freihammer afreihammer@stphilipsbemidji.org or call 218-441-4905.

Saturday, Apr 22, 5:30 PM

Second Sunday of Easter

Sunday, Apr 23, 7:30 AM

Second Sunday of Easter

Sunday, Apr 23, 9:00 AM

Second Sunday of Easter

Sunday, Apr 23, 11:00 AM

Second Sunday of Easter

Sunday, Apr 23, 6:30 PM

Second Sunday of Easter

SACRISTAN Marleen Webb Jennifer Leisenheimer Mark Studer Mary Herried HELP NEEDED

LECTOR Cheryl Christlieb Joanna Ferraro

Marilynne Hodapp Phil Hodapp

Cory Gish Sue Hendricks

Tony Schussman Laura Hansen

HELP NEEDED

INTERCESSOR Germaine Cheslock Carol Schneider (sub req.)

Sarah Bofferding Patty Nagle HELP NEEDED

ALTAR SERVER

Sam Mutnansky Alex Hartmann Adair Wizner

Abby Arel Matthew Arel Erin Myhrer

Aria Gish Sam Gish Macey Gish

Mary Beth Matthews Leo Mathews Lily Larson

Jonathan Quandt Elizabeth Quandt HELP NEEDED

CAPTAIN Janet Weaver Brad Arel Joe Bofferding Karen Williams HELP NEEDED

EMHC

Deborah Millard Cyndy Scanlan Kell Lovell Flavia Sagedahl Heidi Hiscock Susie Dahle HELP NEEDED

Jim Schneider Jennifer Leisenheimer Dianne Dockendorf Joan Klobe Mary Zigan Joyce Berg HELP NEEDED

Sharon Zarrett Sue Lucas Amy Bofferding Rachelle Hayes Megan Luke Stephen Steele Theresa Steele Doug Gish Louise Gish

HELP NEEDED Marcia Larson Gary Johnson Mary Herried Patty Nagle Deacon Kermit Erick-son HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED

HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED

USHER

John Schmitt DuWayne Schwindt Mark Moris Dave Hiscock

Ron Hendricks James Wiltse Jim Gavin HELP NEEDED

Del Hager Troy Hendricks Bob Schlichting Norm Ricard

Samantha Nagle Hank Imsande Don Pohl HELP NEEDED

HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED

HOSPITALITY FELLOWSHIP

Matt Dockendorf Dianne Dockendorf

Rick Coe (sub req.) Mickie Coe Alice LaCoursiere Bob Aitken (sub req.)

Karen Schaar Maureen Holmstrom Neal Holmstrom Marilyn Sundrud

GREETER Susan Burlingame Bernie Schwindt

Rosemary Petersen Fran Petersen

Becky Haskell Jim Haskell

Jean Louvar HELP NEEDED

HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED

INFORMATION STATION

HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED Jan Hager Gary Johnson Vickie Johnson

Charlie McCalip