January 13,
2008
Baptism
of the Lord
Fr. Julius Beckermann, O.S.B.
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Lector |
Intentions |
Servers |
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Jan.
16 9am |
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Deborah A. Eiynch |
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Jan.
19 8pm |
Joan Willenbring |
For the Parishioners |
Chris Hansen |
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Jan.
20 9am |
Barbara Gregory |
William Steven |
Jacob Pohl and Sarah Pohl |
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Gift Bearers |
Communion Ministers |
Ushers |
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Jan.
19 8 pm |
Allen and Marcy Backes |
Mike Willenbring, Clarence Dingmann, Carol Schmitz |
Joe Mertes and Jon Anderson |
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Jan.
20 9 am |
Tim and Kim Burnett |
Barbara Gregory, LaVerne Heinen, Mary Jane Jonas |
Steve Heinen and Andy Janssen |
Mark Your
Calendar:
Card Party: Jan. 20, 2008
St. James Bazaar: June 7, 2008
Pork Chop Feed: Aug. 9, 2008
From the
Pastor:
Jesus, Son
of God: The baptism of Jesus is described
only briefly: he “was baptized, [and] came up from the water.” The drama is
found in the aftermath when the dove-like Spirit descends on him, a voice from
heaven is heard, and the identity of Jesus is revealed, “this is my beloved
son.”
The first thing Jesus does after his baptism is to go
into the wilderness where he is tested three times by the devil. The issue in
two of those tests is stated by the devil: “If you are the Son of God. . .”
(4:3,6). What does it mean to be the Son of God? How should the Son of God act?
Will the Son of God use his power for his own benefit? What Jesus does and will
do throughout his ministry flows from understanding clearly who he is. The Son
of God is called, not to power or privilege, but to service and self-giving.
(from Living Liturgy 2008)
This Sunday, with celebrating the Baptism of the
Lord, we officially conclude the Christmas Season. Next Sunday we will begin Ordinary Time in the Church year cycle.
P.S. I have
decided to put my name at the end of my own message in the bulletin. It prevents any further misunderstanding
from anything being submitted in the bulletin that I did not write myself, as
Pastor.
Father
Julius
Parish
Council Meeting: Monday, January 21,
7:00 pm, Parish House basement.
2008
Calendars: A special thank you goes
to the State Bank of Cold Spring for our beautiful 2008 calendars.
2007
Contribution Statements can be found
on the table in the back of church for contributing envelope holders. Please pick yours up and save the parish
some postage. For 2008 the parish will
be recording youth donations. It is
felt that if they see how much there contributions add up over the course of a
year it may encourage them to contribute regularly. Please encourage your children to use their envelopes.
Euchre
Party: January 20, Groups 5 & 6
will serve
Religious
Education Program: Classes will
tentatively resume Feb. 13, 2008.
Bring Your
Thimble: The second-round of
quilting will begin on Monday, Jan. 21 at 6:30. We will meet at Irma Heinen’s home. If you have any questions, call Irma at 685-3580.
* Looking for something to do? Complete information can be found on the
bulletin board in back of church. *
Holy Cross
Church Breakfast, Sunday, January
13, Holy Cross School, Pearl Lake, 8:30-11:30
Sunday
Brunch, St. John the Baptist Parish
Center, Jan. 13, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm.
Senior
Volunteers (55 and older) Needed:
Respite Care Training, Feb. 13, 9-3, St. Cloud Hospital
KOINONIA
RETREAT "Paschal Mystery" is the theme of this
retreat. All retreats are held at Belle Prairie at the TEC Center just 3 miles
north of Little Falls. The next retreat will be held Feb. 8th-10th, 2008, the
first weekend in lent. Fr. Matthew Luft from St. Boniface Parish in Cold Spring
will be the Spiritual Director. The retreat starts at 5:30pm on Friday and ends
Sunday evening. Applications can be gotten from our website;
centralmnkoinonia.org or by calling LeRoy or Mary Lou Raden at (320)
293-2080. Cost of the weekend is $50
(scholarships available for those in need) Consider taking time during lent for
yourself. This retreat is open to all
20 years and older regardless of marital status. Lent is a wonderful time to
take time out of our busy lives to make a weekend retreat.
**Have an
announcement for the bulletin? Contact Karen at 250-3297 or karenschlangen@yahoo.com **