2 0 7 N O RT H V I N E S T R E E T • F E RG U S F A L L S M N 5 6 5 3 7 October 12, 2014 Our NEW Mission Statement: I nspired by Mary, N ourished by Word and Sacrament, R ejoicing in the Lord, and I gnited by the Spirit We are sent to love and serve, as we journey toward the Kingdom! Web Sites: Parish…………….....….….www.ffolvchurch.org School…………………...….www.ffolvschool.org Faith Formation………...www.ffolvchurch.org Diocesan…………….…………....www.stcdio.org Sunday Masses: Saturday………………...………....4:30 p.m. Sunday………………..…………….8:30 a.m. Sunday……………..……….…... 10:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Thursday ………………………… 8:30 a.m. Friday……………………………….8:30 a.m. Saturday…………………………..3:30 p.m. Pastor: Fr. Alan Wielinski 115 North Oak Street, Fergus Falls Deacon: Dcn. Chuck Kampa Pastoral Associate: Peggy Rezac Church & Office Hours : 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Monday-Friday) (Is 25:6-10a/Ph 4:12-14,19-20/Mt 22:1-14) W HAT ’ S H APPENING A Note from Father Alan .. October is RESPECT LIFE MONTH and also DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH. It is the practice of our parish to send a 1.5% tithe of ordinary income each month to a worth charitable or justice cause. One of these tithes will be to Someplace Safe, an advocacy and protection organization whose headquarters is right here in downtown Fergus Falls. They have other locations throughout central and western Minnesota. Do you know about Someplace Safe? This is what I have recently found out: Someplace Safe provides emergency services and support for victims of violence and their families. They collaborate with systems professionals to help create safe, healthy communities. They offer information and resources to individuals and families utilizing their resources, empowering survivors to live a violence-free life. You can find out more about them at www.someplacesalfe.info On Wednesday, October 22nd, Bishop Ketler will be here for “Brunch with the Bishop”! Brunch begins at 9:00 a.m. It is free, and if you would like to join us please call Mary Jo at the office real soon and be prepared to be invited to contribute to a diocesan, Catholic Education Endowment Fund. There’s still room, and all are welcome! Thank you for your generous commitments of TIME, TALENT, AND TREASURE THIS WEEK!! God bless your week! Father Alan MASS INTENTIONS & READINGS Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Is 25:6-10a/Ph 4:12-14,19-20/Mt 22:1-14) Saturday, October 11 - Blessed Virgin Mary 4:30 p.m. Mass — Mary Schmaltz † SUNDAY - October 12 8:30 a.m. Mass -- People of the Parish 10:30 a.m. Mass — Marlene Fiedler † Monday, October 13 - Columbus Day (Gal 4:22-24,26-27,31-5:1/Lk 11:29-32) 11:00 a.m. Funeral for Marilyn Larson † Tuesday, October 14 - St. Callistus I (Gal 5:1-6/Lk 11:37-41) 12:05 p.m. Mass - Tom Ludwig † Wednesday, October 15 - St. Teresa of Jesus (Rom 8:22-27/Lk 11:42-46) 10:00 a.m. Mass (Broen Home) - Holy Souls in Purgatory † Thursday, October 16 - St. Hedwig, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque (Eph 1:1-10/Lk 11:47-54) 8:00 a.m. Holy Hour and Reconciliation 9:00 a.m. Mass - Willie & Margo Sauer Friday, October 17 - St. Ignatius of Antioch (Eph 1:11-14/Lk 12:1-7) 7:10 a.m. Mass - Pietro Giardini † Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Is 45:1,4-6/1Thes 1:1-5b/Mt 22:15-21) Saturday, October 18 - St. Luke 4:30 p.m. Mass — Bobbi Jean Bisson † SUNDAY - October 19 8:30 a.m. Mass -- Mrytle Keller † 10:30 a.m. Mass — People of the Parish † † † † † † † † † RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS Many people wonder why Catholics do what they do, think what they think and believe the many mysteries. If you are one of these people, now is the time to sign up and learn. You can start and hopefully want to continue and become Catholic, but you can also come for the first few lessons to see if this is something you want to do. No pressure will be given, it is your choice whether to continue or not. Sign up by calling the parish office at 736-2429. Classes continue each Sunday after the 10:30 Mass. Thanks, Deacon Chuck FR. PETER ANDERL-SPEAKER ON SPIRITUAL WARFARE On Saturday, October 18th, St. Joseph’s Men are sponsoring Fr. Peter Anderl from the Diocese of Fargo to speak on Spiritual Warfare. Fr. Anderl is a theological scholar and a diocesan priest serving at St. Anthony’s in Mooreton and Sts. Peter and Paul in Mantador, ND. He has just finished his doctoral work from the Vatican’s Pontifical School of Theology through the University of St. Mary of the Lake in Chicago, Illinois. Rosary with St. Joseph’s Men will begin at 8:00 a.m., followed by Fr. Peter Anderl’s presentation and a question and answer segment. This is open to all, refreshments will be served, and a free-will offering will be taken. 2 Our Lady of Victory Church • Fergus Falls, MN WOMEN’S GROUP The Women’s Group will be meeting for lunch on Wednesday, October 15th, at 11:30 a.m. at Mabel Murphy’s. ST. CLARE MISSION CIRCLE We’ll meet Tuesday, October 14th, 7:00 p.m. at Sonia’s home, 1420 Ironwood Road. If you are unable to attend, please call 739-0856. INTERCESSORY PRAYERS Remember the Priests, Deacons and Seminarians who serve the church of St. Cloud: David Trout, Deacon Gabriel Walz, Stephen Wazecha, Zachary Wiechman, Derek Wiechman, Nik Zabinski, our own Fr. Alan Wielinski, Deacon Chuck Kampa, Bishop John Kinney, Bishop Donald Kettler, Fr. Greg Paffel, Fr. Tim Wenzel, Fr. Paul Folsom and Fr. Bill Gamber, Fr. Richard Walz, along with other retired and deceased priests, and those who are preparing for ordination. Pray for the safety of our service men. PRAYER CHAIN To place a request on our OLV Prayer Chain, please call Kathy Barton 736-2136 or Louise Wentworth 736-6701. STEPHEN MINISTERS Stephen Ministers are here for you: Our Lady of Victory has trained Stephen Ministers ready to provide comfort and support for as long as needed. Call Peggy Rezac. P ARISH N EWS & N OTES PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR October 18 - Fr. Peter Anderl “Spiritual Warfare” talk 8:00 a.m. October 22 - “Brunch with the Bishop” 9:00-10:30 a.m. October 25 - First Communion Class 10:00-11:30 a.m. October 26 - Senior High Youth Rally 9:30- a.m.-10:30 p.m. OLV SCHOOL PARA POSITION OPEN We are looking for a person to help with lunch, recess, and as the Kindergarten Para on Mondays from 11:00-1:30, and on Fridays from 11:30-2:00. This is a paid position, please contact Principal Tonya Zierden if you are interested or have any questions at 736-6661. POSITION POSTING - CHURCH BUSINESS MANAGER Immediate full-time position performing and overseeing bookkeeping and human resource functions for Our Lady of Victory Parish. Applications and job description are available at the parish office. Possibility of flexibility in shared position, if needed. Please send resume to Father Alan Wielinski at fatheralan@ffolvchurch.org There are no Faith Formation classes this Wednesday, October 15th, for any grade. A REA O FFERINGS & E VENTS ST. MARY’S PARISH FALL FESTIVAL - BRECKENRIDGE You are invited to join them for roast pork and turkey dinner on Sunday, October 26th, serving 11:00-1:30. Raffle drawing, country Store, crafts, cake walk, baked goods, white elephant, kids games, basket silent auction, bingo and more! Adults $10, children 6-12 $5, 5 and under free. ST. LEONARD’S CHURCH - PELICAN RAPIDS On Wednesday, October 22nd, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. they are serving a roast beef dinner with mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, rolls and pie. There will also be a silent auction. Adults $8, age 5-12 $4, age 4 and younger eat free. “PINKTOBER PANEL” Please join us for a special evening in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Monday, October 20th, at 5:00-7:30 p.m. at the Cancer Care and Research Center, 908 South Cascade Street, Fergus Falls. Speakers Christine Norton, Liz Wilson-Lopp and Dr. John Tate. Refreshments, free gifts for attendees, and several breast cancer support services will be on hand, including wellness and therapy options, prosthetics for post-mastectomy patients and more. The Cancer Center will also be presenting an educational series the second Monday of each month from 5:00-6:30 pm SENIOR HIGH YOUTH RALLY Registration Forms need to be turned in by this Monday, October 13th; forms should be turned into Mayme Hofland at the Parish Office. More information on the event and the registration forms are available on-line or in the Gathering Space. FINANCIAL GIVING - OUR LADY OF VICTORY Month of September, 2014 Adult Weekly Collections (Sept.)…... $ 40,036/$ 40,000 (bgt) Amount Received Above Budget ...……..………..….........…. $ 36 Fiscal Year to Date Adult Contributions ……………..…. $ 132,582/$ 129,000 (bgt) Amount Received Above Budget ...……..…...….…....… $ 3,582 Children’s Contributions……………..…………..……..…..…....….......... $ 51 Youth Contributions ………………………………………………..……..…… $ 34 Holy Day - All Saint’s Day …………………………..……...………….…….. $ 25 Building and Maintenance …………………………..…..……...…....…. $ 136 Annual Appeal ……………………………...………………………….….…… $ 146 Catholic Relief Services …………………………………………………….. $ 200 Campaign for Human Development ……………………………..…. $ 1,727 Other Collections: World Missions ………..…………………...….………. $15 Middle East Collection ……………………………………….…. $892 Emergency Fund ……………………………………………..…………...…….. $ 30 Flowers …………………………………………………………...…..……..……... $ 60 Food Shelf ……………………………………………………..…...…….….. $ 1,096 “Feed the Need” (LifeTouch) …………………………..……..…...……. $ 293 School Endowment Fund ……………………..……….....…….…….……. $ 30 Faith Formation Donation ………………………………..…………….……. $ 75 Sponsor a Student ……………………………………………………..……... $221 Rising Villages Scholarships …………………..………………….……… $ 501 Our Lady of Victory Church • Fergus Falls, MN WOMEN’S MORNING OUT - ST. ANN’S IN WADENA Please join us for a morning of worship, prayer and reflection, and community Saturday, October 18th. 8:30 registration with coffee, rolls and juice, 9:15 Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy, 9:50 speaker, Judi Strege, Pastoral Minister at the Church of St. Edward will present “Who are we as women - the women in our lives”, 11:15 Mass, then lunch. All women are cordially invited to attend. ST. HENRY’S ANNUAL STYLE SHOW Catholic Daughters in Perham invite you to their annual style show “What’s Cooking” on Saturday, October 25th, with 9:30 a.m. brunch, followed by style show, silent auction and door prizes. Admission $18. PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY TRAINING “The Joy of the Gospel: Challenging the Scandal of Poverty “ October 24-25, 6:00 p.m. Friday to 6:00 p.m. Saturday at St. Francis Convent, 116 8th Ave SE, Little Falls. A chance to network, hear Bishop Kettler and other national speakers, learn more about poverty and its culture, and have fun meeting great people! 320-229-6020 Catholic Charities Snap-on Tools Jerome Jennen 218-736-3866 3 M INISTERS D IRECTORY KC Drivers for shut - ins weekend of October 18 & 19, 2014 Group 1: Bill Giesen Group 3: Bruce Jacklitch Group 2: Dennis Heidelberger Group 4: Gary Jennen october Church Cleaning - thank You Fourth Week - Adeline Kapphahn & Virginia Robertson COMMUNITY FOOD SHELF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday after the first Sunday, Wednesday after the third Sunday, or Friday after the fifth Sunday. Contact Parish Coordinator, Sharon Jurgens at 739-4227 if you would like to help. Please leave food and hygiene items in the church gathering area. Thank you! MEMORY LOSS SUPPORT AND EDUCATION Held the second Wednesday of each month at the Fergus Falls Public Library Meeting Room from 1:00-2:30. No pre-registration needed. Call Nancy Voss Otter Tail Coordination on Aging at 998-8340 with questions. Pastor…………………...……………………...………….. Fr. Alan Wielinski Deacon/Liturgical Associate………………...…. Dcn. Chuck Kampa Pastoral Associate……………………………………………. Peggy Rezac School Principal………………………….……………..…. Tonya Zierden Faith Formation Director …………...………….…... Mayme Hofland Parish Business Administrator.…………...……… Carolyn Wilberts Parish Secretary …………...…………………….…...……. Mary Jo Baez Parish Property Manager .……………………..………...… Bob Budke Telephone Numbers: Parish Office………………………………………………….. 736-2429 Parish Fax…………………………………………………….. 736--4407 School…………………………………………………………….736-6661 School Fax……………………………………………………...736-6931 Faith Formation…………………………………………..… 736-2429 Catholic Charities…………………………………….800-830-8254 Priest Emergency Number………………………..218-316-2527 Emails: Parish……………………………………….. contact@ffolvchurch.org School…………………………….……….... contact@ffolvschool.org Faith Formation……….…………...…….mayme@ffolvchurch.org ARE YOU UNABLE TO ATTEND MASS? If you would like Communion brought to your home, please call Peggy Rezac at the parish office 736-2429. WEEKEND OF OCTOBER 18 & 19, 2014 4:30 p.m. Mass Lectors: Marcy Ott-Schuetze and Dean Capouch Altar Servers: Noah Fiedler, Nicholas Hohrman Eucharistic Ministers: Sue Arneson, Jaime Braun, Portia Bueno, Carl and Diane Aschnewitz Greeters: Carl and Chelsey Aschnewitz, Ray and Sharon Braun Ushers: Carl Aschnewitz, Portia Bueno, Daniel Antrim, Terry Lejcher Musician Leader: Randy Fischer THIS WEEK Saturday, October 11 Sunday, October 12 Coffee and Rolls after 8:30 Mass Children’s Liturgy of the Word - 10:30 Mass RCIA - after 10:30 Mass Monday, October 13 8:30 a.m. Mass Rosary — 8:30 a.m. Bible Study - 1:00 & 7:00 p.m. Lectors: Vince Thoma and Meg Schmidt Altar Servers: Angelique Lindgren, Andrew, Peter and Katie Steinbach Eucharistic Ministers: Kevin Boettger, Bob Welle, Jean and Brianna Connelly, Sandy Carpenter, Jennifer Dummer Greeters: John and Meg Schmidt, Dean and Sarah Pawlowski Ushers: Dean Pawlowski, Paul Renelt, Charlie Piekarski, Jonathan Piekarski Musician Leader: Donna Madsen Tuesday, October 14 Rosary — 8:30 a.m. St. Theresa Circle— 1:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Meeting - 6:00 p.m. St. Clare Mission Circle - 7:00 p.m. Sonia’s home Wednesday, October 15 Rosary — 8:30 a.m. Women’s Group Lunch - 11:30 Mabel Murphy’s No Faith Formation Classes today Thursday, October 16 No School - MEA Adoration and Rosary -- 8:00 a.m. Quilters Group - 9:30 a.m. Fall Festival Chairmen Wrap-up Meeting - 7:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Mass Lectors: Ione Koep and Chris Carlson Altar Servers: Luke Schroeder, Kyle Kraft, Jade Zierden, Brandon Soland Eucharistic Ministers: Tony Heck, Jill Geary, Darlene Draeger, Craig Hebert, Della Hulter, Mayme Hofland Greeters: Bill Bosch and Janet Neumann, Wayne and Verna Dirkman Ushers: Doug Larson, Steve Keilen, Larry Scully, Louise Wentworth Musician Leader: Andrew Yaggie/Jeff Jennen Friday, October 17 Rosary — 8:30 a.m. NO SCHOOL - MEA Saturday, October 18 Sunday, October 19 Coffee and Rolls after 8:30 Mass Children’s Liturgy of the Word - 10:30 Mass RCIA - after 10:30 Mass Rosary in Eucharistic Chapel - 7:00 p.m. Our Lady of Victory Church • Fergus Falls, MN 4a 4b Our Lady of Victory Church • Fergus Falls, MN