• Please pray for Father Jim and Father Luis and our parish children as they travel with the children of Abuelos y Nietos Juntos to Guatemala.
• Please note the changes in the daily Mass/Prayer Services.
• The Parish Office is open regular hours; Call about Confession Times this week.
• Read Fr. Jim's letter to the Parish and Parents, Students and Friends of St Mary's School.
[CLICK HERE]
• Please note the changes in the daily Mass/Prayer Services.
- Fr Cahal will be here this week Tues-Friday, English Mass @ 11:15.
- Fathers Carlos and Jose will preside over next weekend's Eucharist.
• The Parish Office is open regular hours; Call about Confession Times this week.
• Read Fr. Jim's letter to the Parish and Parents, Students and Friends of St Mary's School.
[CLICK HERE]
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Your Hidden TreasureThere is true and old story told about a man by the name of Ali Facid. He had a small farm and a family. One day, the story goes, a Buddhist priest came by and said to Ali: You know, there are valuable stones called diamonds, and if you find one of these you could be a wealthy man."
Ali Facid went to bed that night, but the words of the old priest haunted him. He was so obsessed that he felt that he must find one of these diamonds so that he could become rich. He sold his farm, put his family out to neighbors and went out to find his acres of diamonds. Months passed. He was broken in body and spirit. His funds were gone. And at the Bay of Barcelona, he threw himself into the sea, never to walk this earth again.
Meanwhile, the man who bought his farm bent over one day and picked up a little stone. He laid it on the mantle that night not knowing what it was. A few days later the old Buddhist priest came by and saw it and exclaimed: Ali Facid must be back from his search. No, came the response. Then where did that diamond come from?
The farmer replied: I was out plowing in the garden and found it there. And from that very garden, came the jewels and diamonds that today adorn the crown heads of Europe and Russia. In Ali Facid’s own back yard there were acres of diamonds and he knew it not. He threw his life away in search of that which was under his nose the whole time.
How often do we miss the very treasure that God has put right before us because we are unwilling to open our eyes and see His mighty blessing?
Blessings on your week!
Father Jim
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
6:00 am Men's Prayer Group (rectory w/coffee!)
ST MARY’S FALL FESTIVAL
1st meeting is Wednesday July 24th at 5:45 pm in the Church Rectory. Anyone interested in helping with the Parish Festival is welcome!
For more information call Judy (372.2350) or Marilyn (376.6943)
Come join the fun at St. Mary’s Youth Group! We meet Sundays after the 9:00 am Mass in the KC Room of the school. There will be snacks and games. Invite your friends!
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Adoration Thursday
What about you? “Could you not watch one hour with me?” (Mt. 26:40) Come and pray on Thursdays.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament begins at 8:30 am and ends at 8:30 pm.
Join in Praying the Liturgy of the Hours
Throughout the ages, the Church has remained faithful to "pray always" as Jesus instructed in Luke 18:1 and as Paul instructed the Thessalonians. Part of the Church's tradition in carrying out this teaching has been the celebration of the Liturgy of the Hours. Since Vatican II, much has been written concering the celebration of the Hours in church settings.
St Mary's School:
♦ TRIP is sold at St. Mary’s School on Thursdays from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm.
♦ The second session for St Mary's Summer School will be July 15-25. All students pre-registered, please come at your assigned time. If you have a question regarding your individual times, please call Mrs. Probst at 507-360-2934.
♦ Fifth and sixth graders, please remember to check the bulletin for summer Mass server assignments.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT SMS:
Applications are still being accepted for the Parish Liturgist, School Principal and Administrative Assistant positions at St. Mary's School. If you are interested, please forward your application to: Marsha Stenzel, PO BOX 588, Winona, MN 55987 or: http://www.dow.org/AboutUs/Employment.aspx
St. Mary's School Website: http://stmaryselementary.catholicweb.com/
• Thanks to all who have supported the Box Tops for Education. Because of your support, we have collecdted over $500 in the past few months alone. Please continue to save your box tops and your Land-O-Lakes milk caps. Please place them in the container provided in the back of the church.
~Thank you to the Diocese of Winona and Bishop Quinn for releasing funds from the Seeds of Faith Scholarship account. The families who applied and qualified at St. Mary's in Worthington will receive a combined total of $17,250. The DOW has an application process and each award is based on income level, size of family, the number of students attending the catholic school, parish involvement, and of the family has endured any special circumstances. If you received a letter from the diocese about your scholarship and have more questions please call Mrs. Larson at 507- 370-0206. These funds can not be applied to past due tuition. This will be used towards the 2013-2014 school year.
ONLINE RESOURCES FOR PARENTS–
Support your faith, find free resources and nurture your Spirituality
• 3 Minute Retreat: An online retreat invites you to experience a daily prayer break with Scripture and Reflection:
http:// www.loyolapress.com/3-minute-retreats-daily-online-prayer
• Special Needs: Informative articles, videos and other resources for families with children with special needs:
http:// www.loyolapress.com/special-needs
• Family Fun: Hours of fun and faith-talk are just a click away: http://www.loyolapress.com/family-fun
• Sunday Connection: Useful background and activities to prepare for next Sunday’s Scripture readings that connect the God’s word to your daily life: http://loyolapress.com/sunday-connection
Just enter the URL provided and find numerous ways for you as a family can grow spiritually and more fully find prayer and community in your faith.
__________________________ Faith Formation:
• SUMMER FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM
TOTUS TUUS
Preschool: July 8-12 – 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Grades 1-6: July 8-12 – 9:00 am to 2:30 pm
Grades 7-12: July 7-11 – 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Fee: $ 15/Student or $ 40 per Family
Each child is required to bring a sack lunch each day
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
• HELPERS TO ASSIST THE DAY PROGRAM
• ALL ARE WELCOME TO THE PARISH POTLUCK SUPPER ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 5:30 PM
TO VOLUNTEER OR ENROLL YOUR CHILDREN IN TOTUS TUUS, CONTACT ANISABEL AT THE PARISH OFFICE, 376-6005 OR anisabelpz@yahoo.com
• Missionary Children are accepting donations of gently-used clothing and small appliances for a rummage sale for missions. Please bring your items to the Parish Office of contact Anisabel to arrange for pickup.
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Stewardship: Time, Talent & Treasure
Sacrificial Giving
June 22-23, 2013; Week 52/52
Needed Weekly
$ 11,750.00
Last Week
$ 7,142.37
Needed to Date
$ 611,000.00
Income to Date
$523,854.36
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A major Diocese of Winona Foundation campaign that will help strengthen the Church in our Diocese.
The Rooted in Faith, Rejoice in Hope campaign will address several urgent needs including funding for priest retirement and renovations to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary.
Our parish will take part in the campaign beginning July 2013. We are currently looking for volunteers to help with the effort. You will receive training and be asked to attend a couple of brief meetings. Your primary focus as a volunteer is to follow up with other parishioners about the campaign and help them complete their pledge cards.
This effort is a great opportunity for us to show our thanks to the priests who have devoted their lives to helping us and to ensure that we have a new generation of priests to serve as pastors and leaders.
If you are interested, please contact the Parish Office at 376-6005.
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Community:
• St Mary's Peace and Justice Committee invites you to fill the BOX FOR THE HUNGRY with non-perishable food items. This box is found in the front entrance of the Church.
• We would like to thank the Small Faith Community of St Kateri Tekakwitha for the beautiful landscaping around they church. They are still in need of 2 hanging plants and several filled flower planters. All donations gratefully accepted; some trees need to be removed. For more information, please call the Parish Office.
The Love INC Widows Support group will meet Wednesday, July 10 at 6:00 PM at Chatauqua Park for root beer floats and fellowship. All widows (recent and not-so-recent) are invited.
Love that Makes a Difference- What does it mean to give a hand- up instead of a hand-out? What's the balance between charity and personal responsibility? If you've wondered about questions like these then consider attending this upcoming training/ discussion lead by Love INC of Worthington. It will be held Wednesday, July 17th from 6:00-8:30 PM at First Lutheran Church, 1200 4th Ave, Worthington. The event is free and open to the public.
• St Mary's Peace and Justice Committee invites you to fill the BOX FOR THE HUNGRY with non-perishable food items. This box is found in the front entrance of the Church.
• We would like to thank the Small Faith Community of St Kateri Tekakwitha for the beautiful landscaping around they church. They are still in need of 2 hanging plants and several filled flower planters. All donations gratefully accepted; some trees need to be removed. For more information, please call the Parish Office.
The Love INC Widows Support group will meet Wednesday, July 10 at 6:00 PM at Chatauqua Park for root beer floats and fellowship. All widows (recent and not-so-recent) are invited.
Love that Makes a Difference- What does it mean to give a hand- up instead of a hand-out? What's the balance between charity and personal responsibility? If you've wondered about questions like these then consider attending this upcoming training/ discussion lead by Love INC of Worthington. It will be held Wednesday, July 17th from 6:00-8:30 PM at First Lutheran Church, 1200 4th Ave, Worthington. The event is free and open to the public.
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1. Send your email address to •stmaryschurch@knology.net
2 or, to Jim Kuhl at • jfkuhl@aol.com
3. or, Call the Parish Office at 376-6005
TO MAKE SURE YOU RECEIVE THIS BULLETIN AND PARISH E-MAILS, CHECK YOUR SPAM AND BE SURE TO ENTER BOTH THE PARISH URL AND JIM'S URL INTO YOUR ADDRESS BOOK
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BE SURE TO ADD US TO FACEBOOK OR GOOGLE+
"ST MARY'S CHURCH BULLETIN": stmaryschurch@facebook.com
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Once we take our eyes away from ourselves, from our interests, from our own rights, privileges, ambitions, then they will become clear to see Jesus around us.
-Mother Teresa
"ST MARY'S CHURCH BULLETIN": stmaryschurch@facebook.com
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Once we take our eyes away from ourselves, from our interests, from our own rights, privileges, ambitions, then they will become clear to see Jesus around us.
-Mother Teresa
