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Light of the
World
,
Pregnancy Care Numbers:
Care Net 800-395-4357
Birthline 800-786-0200
Birthright 800-550-4900
Parish Office – Wabasso
Fr. Anthony Hesse - Residence
St. Anne’s School
St. Anne’s Fax
E-mail: stannesschool@wabassostannesschool.com
342-5190
342-5155
342-5389
342-5156
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mathias Church
Our Lady of Victory
Our Lady of Victory Fax
984-5421
342-5205
747-2231
747-2233
On Line Bulletin: www.wabasso.org , click on links – Area Churches
MASS TIME, INTENTIONS AND EVENTS 2014
MON, NOV 10th: No Mass
TUE, NOV 11th: No Mass
WED, NOV 12th: No Mass
THU, NOV 13th: 8:30 a.m. at St. Anne – Word & Communion Service
FRI, NOV 14th:
No Mass
7:30 p.m. Prairie Arts Concert at St. Anne’s
th
SAT, NOV 15 : 5:00 p.m. at St. Mathias for the Area Faith Community
7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Victory + Art, Marie & Earl Kircher
SUN, NOV 16th: 8:00 a.m. at St. Mary William Spevacek
10:00 a.m. at St. Anne + Lawrence Plaetz
Mon:
Tue:
Wed:
Thur:
Fri:
Sat:
Sun:
Ti 1:1-9/Lk 17:1-6
Ti 2:1-8,11-14/Lk 17:7-10
Ti 3:1-7/Lk 17:11-19
Phlm 7-20/Lk 17:20-25
2 Jn 4-9/Lk 17:26-37
3 Jn 5-8/Lk 18:1-8
Prv 31:10-13,19-20,30-31
1 Thes 5:1-6/Mt 25:14-30
Before daily Mass and at 4:30 p.m. before 5 p.m. Mass on Saturday
Welcome!! We are glad you came to join with us in our worship today. We hope that you have
felt God’s love in a new, refreshing way…
From Fr. Tony:
Last week, I mentioned during the homily the
importance of praying for our deceased loved ones. The
highest form of prayer is the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
Fr. William Saunders, in his “Mass Intentions” article, said
it best. “An individual may ask a priest to offer a Mass for
several reasons: for example, in thanksgiving, for the
intentions of another person (such as on a birthday), or, as
is most common, for the repose of the soul of someone
who has died.
Please keep in mind that the tradition of offering
Masses for others, particularly the dead, originates in the
very early Church. Tertullian (c. 200) attested to
observing the anniversary of a spouse with prayers and
sacrifices, i.e. the Mass: ‘Indeed she prays for his soul, and
requests refreshment for him meanwhile, and fellowship
with him in the first resurrection; and she offers her
sacrifice on the anniversaries of his falling asleep’ (On
Monogamy, X). Moreover, the Canons of Hippolytus (c.
235) explicitly mentions the offering of prayers for the
dead during the Mass. St. Cyril of Jerusalem (d. 386), in
one of his many catechetical discourses, explained how at
Mass both the living and dead are remembered, and how
the Eucharistic Sacrifice of our Lord is of benefit to
sinners, living and dead. St. Augustine (d. 430) recorded
the dying wishes of his mother, St. Monica in his
Confessions: ‘One thing only I ask you, that you
remember me at the altar of the Lord wherever you may
be.’ Finally, Pope St. Gregory (d. 604) said, ‘Let us not
hesitate to help those who have died and to offer our
prayers for them.’
Given this understanding, we can add some specifics
when a priest offers Holy Mass, he has three intentions:
First, to offer the Mass reverently and validly in accord
with the norms of the Church. Second, to offer the Mass
in union with the whole Church and for the good of the
whole Church. Third, to offer the Mass for a particular
intention, such as the repose of the soul of someone who
has died. When we face the death of someone, even a
person who is not Catholic, to have a Mass offered for the
repose of his soul and to offer our prayers are more
beneficial and comforting than any other sympathy card or
bouquet of flowers. To have a Mass offered on the
occasion of a birthday, anniversary or special need is
appropriate, beneficial and appreciated.
Therefore, the effects of the Mass bring certain benefits
or fruits. The general fruits of the Mass are the effects
upon the whole Church — to the living faithful as well as
the poor souls in purgatory. For this reason, in the Canon
of the Mass (the Eucharistic Prayer), a special mention is
made for both the living and the dead. The special
ministerial fruits of the Mass are applied to the particular
intention of the Mass, i.e. ‘for whom the Mass is offered.’
The special personal fruits of the Mass benefit the
celebrating priest who acts in the person of Christ in
offering the Mass and to the people who are in attendance
and participate in the offering of the Mass. The intention
of the Mass is also determined by various factors: The
Church may stipulate the particular intention; for example,
all pastors are required to offer one Mass on the weekend
for the intentions of the living and deceased parishioners
of a parish. A priest may also have his own particular
intention in offering a Mass, such as the repose of the soul
of his parents. Finally, a person may ask a priest to offer a
Mass for a particular intention; usually, a stipend ($10 for
our Diocese) is given to the priest for offering the Mass,
which thereby in justice creates an obligation which must
be satisfied.”
However, as Code of Canon Law states, “No one is
permitted to accept more offerings for masses to be
applied by himself than he can satisfy within a year” (Can.
953). Also, “if in certain churches or oratories more
masses are asked to be celebrated than can be celebrated
there, it is permitted for them to be celebrated elsewhere
unless the donors have expressly indicated contrary
intention” (Can. 954). Finally, “the time within which
masses must be celebrated begins on the day the priest
who is to celebrate them received them unless it is
otherwise evident” (Can. 955 §2). In other words, any
Mass that is offered has to be celebrated within one year
that it was offered. However, I pray that this law does not
stop our wanting to offer Masses, because our loved ones’
benefit from them. Keep in mind, the Mass intentions are
not for us (which is why some of us do not want to send
the Masses elsewhere but want them celebrated locally so
that we can be there), but they are for our deceased. Why
delay their time in purgatory any more than they have to
be there? They need our prayers, our Masses, and our
sacrifices, and they need them now.
May our deceased loved ones and all the faithful
departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace!!!
Christ through Mary, Fr. Tony
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
St. Anne St. Mary OLV
St. Mathias
Adult
$ 4,692.25 $ 2,444.87 $ 1,409.00 $ 2,203.00
Children $
36.00 $
4.50 $
8.00 $
.00
Plate
$ 66.00 $ 67.25 $ 20.00 $
29.00
School Collection: $ 1,202.98
Stewardship:
“We are called to help God build His kingdom on
earth. We are His eyes, ears, hands and voice on Earth.
By giving of our “first fruits” of our time, talent and
treasure we help fulfill God’s call. Are you doing all you
can to help? Do you spend time in prayer every day? Do
you participate in one of the many parish ministries? Do
you give generously in the offertory collection each
week?”
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please keep the following dates in mind for some important
event that will be taking place. We encourage you to join us
for these events:
Nov 4-14: Fr. Tony at Workshops
Nov 16: Evangelization Team Brunch at St. Anne’s
Nov 17: St. Mary’s CCW meeting
Nov 18: St. Anne’s Administrative Council Meeting
Nov 19: Evangelization Team Mtg. at 6 p.m. St. Anne
Nov 20: St. Mathias CCW meeting following Mass
Nov 20: St. Mathias Administrative meeting following Mass
Nov 21: COF Court #1176 Poultry Bingo at St. Anne’s
Nov 22 & 23: Confirmation Commitment Weekend
Nov 25: AFC Pastoral Council meeting at St. Mathias
Nov 26: Ecumenical Service at St. Anne
Nov 27: Thanksgiving Day Dinner at noon at St. Anne’s
DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILIC
“A lamp is not lighted by itself, so the human soul does
not give light to itself but calls out to God: “You indeed,
O Lord, give light to my lamp.”
- St. Augustine
LIGHT LINERS
“Down in the mouth? It’s time for a faith lift.”
Banns of Marriage
I. Britany Norstegard and Brian Goblirsch
will be married on November 29, 2014
at St. Anne’s, Wabasso.
PRAYING FOR VOCATION
“Are your eyes open to the presence of God? Is your
lamp lit? Are you prepared to sit, wait and welcome God
in your midst?”
11/10 Msgr. Eugene Lozinski, Tanner Thooft
11/11 Fr. Mark Mallak, Troy Timmerman
11/12 Fr. Brian Mandel, Garrett Ahlers
11/13 Fr. Leland Mead, Joshua Bot
11/14 Fr. Gerald Meidl, Andrew Dieter
11/15 Bp. LeVoir, Fr. Andrew Michels, Nathan Hansen
11/16 Fr. Robert Mraz, John Hayes
2014 Diocesan Ministries Appeal
$
.00
It is two weeks from Commitment Sunday. Information
packets and the Bishop’s accompanying letter has been
mailed out so you likely will have received it. You can go
ahead and make your pledge when you receive the packet
and either mail it in to the diocese or you can drop it in the
collection basket and we will send it in. Next weekend we
will see the video about the Appeal and hear Bishop
LeVoir and others speak on the good work of the Appeal.
The “Light of the World Area Faith Community”
will be doing a Picture Directory next summer. We are
scheduling dates in late July through mid-August 2015. If
anyone would like to be on a committee, call Carrie Bliss
984-3145.
St. Anne’s School Calendar Cash Drawing
winners: Sponsored by Catholic United Financial
Oct 27: Jerry Kretsch
November 2014
Oct 28: Rita Curry
15
Oct 29: Jen Goblish
30 15 15 15 15 15 15
30 15 15 15 15 15 15
Oct 30: Judy Jensen
30 15 15 15 15 15 15
30 15 15 15 15 15 15
Oct 31: Bean Bernardy
30
Nov 1: Eugene Goblirsch
Nov 2 Alonna Baune
Come & Go Bridal Shower honoring Melissa Raskovich,
bride-to-be of Matthew Beranek will be on Sat,
Nov. 15 from 2 – 3:30 p.m. at Riley’s Tavern
Dining Room, Wanda. Melissa is the daughter of
Michael & Maryanne Raskovich of Columbia Heights.
Matthew is the son of Galen & Chris Beranek of rural
Wanda. They are planning a Nov. 28th Wedding and are
registered at Target.
of New Ulm in preparation for the Diocesan Plan for
Schools. This document will assist the diocese and
individual schools in future planning efforts. Individual
schools may use the results as they complete or update
school strategic planning efforts to meet school
accreditation requirements.
Surveys
are
accessible
online
at
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CICmty
and
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DNUSCH
Please consider completing both surveys (one at each
link provided). For those not able to complete the surveys
online, printed copies of the surveys are available through
the local school office. Thank you for taking the time to
complete the surveys prior to Nov. 20.
The St. Anne’s School Bake Sale at the Library Craft
Fair was a huge success. Thank you to all bakers for
providing their delicious baked goods. Profit from the
event was $504. A portion of these funds will be used to
bring in Professor Jerry Wenzel, who will spend the day at
school on Jan. 26 inspiring students and staff to discover
the wonders of science.
PRAYING FOR THE SICK & MILITARY
Please remember the military and families
and the sick in your prayers.
Military: Tyler Derickson, Kyle Hillenbrand, Adam
Jenniges, Garett Jenniges, Jeremy Jenniges, Justin
Jenniges, Luke Jensen, Noel (Plaetz) Kubat, Zachery
Miller, Cameron Pohlen, Gabrielle Rohlik, James Ryer,
Jeff Salfer, Eric & Jen Schueller, DeeAnn (Guetter)
Stalvey, Cody Stoltenburg, Christopher M. Valentine,
Dana Vollmer, Sierra Wagner.
Guidelines for Praying for the Sick - A) Names are
placed on the prayer list for three weeks. B) Names can be
listed as often as one wishes but the request must be
renewed each time by calling the office 342-5190.
Sick:
Week 1: Helen Guetter, Ross Rohlik, Diane Warner, Carol
Warner, Mary Warner
Week 2: Jonathan Thull, Rueben Lange
Week 3: Mary Schwarz, Huyen Nguyen, Deanna (Frericks)
Larson, Special Intention, Kathi Granum, Special
Intention, Jackie Schlenner
The school applied for and was awarded a $500
Educational Technology Grant by the Catholic United
Financial Foundation. The grant will help to further a goal
of our Technology Plan of equipping all classrooms with
interactive devices and software.
Choices Pregnancy Center will hold their 20th Annual
Holiday Shopping Open House on Saturday, Nov. 15 from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Catherine’s Church, Redwood
Falls. A soup & BBQ lunch will be served and shopping
with many vendors.
Area Faith Community-Pastoral Council will meet on
Tues, Nov 25 at 7 p.m. at St. Mathias.
Please join us for a Gala Fund Raiser for the San
Lucas Mission on Friday, November 21st at the Crow
River Winery east of Hutchinson on Highway 7. Doors
open at 5:30 p.m. and supper is served at 7:00 p.m. Silent
and live auctions will be held. The proceeds will be used
to educational, medical, and other ministries of the
mission. The cost is $50.00 per person. To reserve your
ticket or for more information please call 651-454-0981 or
visit www.sanlucasmission.org.
Fr. Brian Oestreich
St. Anne’s School
We are looking for small glass baby food jars. If
you have any to give, drop off at the School Office.
St. Anne’s School will be making fleece blankets for
“Share the Spirit”. If anyone is available to help cut and
or tie the blankets, call the school 342-5389.
Request for Parish Members to Complete Surveys:
The New Ulm Diocesan Schools Planning Committee
is requesting parish members of parishes served by a
Catholic school to complete two online surveys: a Schools
Catholic Identity Defining Characteristics Survey and a
Schools Program Effectiveness Survey. Questions for both
surveys are based on the National Standards and
Benchmarks for Effective Elementary and Secondary
Catholic Schools.
Catholic school staff and students (grades 5-12) have
completed similar surveys. Parents have also been asked
to complete the surveys. The results will be tabulated and
analyzed for all of the fifteen schools within the Diocese
The Wabasso American Legion Post 263, will hold a
Veteran's Day Program at the Wabasso Public School. at
9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Open to all.
Lucan American Legion Auxiliary will have a Hotdish Supper at the Lucan Community Center will be on
Sunday, Nov. 16 from 5-6:30 p.m. Free will offering for
charitable and veteran’s projects.
Prairie Arts Chorale of Southwestern
Minnesota invites you to attend our fall
concert, "It Ain't Over 'til the Prairie Arts
Chorale Sings." Join us at St. Anne’s
Church, Friday, November 14, at 7:30 p.m.
for a fun and unique look at opera through the ages, from
Italian arias to rock choruses. This is opera for everyone-including those who've always thought they hated
it. Tickets are available locally at St. Anne’s parish office,
Petals and Balloons on Main and from Chorale
members. There is no charge for children or students. For
more information visit www.prairieartschorale.org.
The Church of the Japanese Martyrs in
Leavenworth is having a Catholic United Financial
Matching Grant Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, November
9, 2014 serving from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. On the
menu are pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, applesauce,
coffee, chocolate milk and juice. Cost is $6:00 for adults;
$5.00 for ages 6-12; $1.50 for preschool.
St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Walnut Grove is
having there Fall Luncheon on Sunday, November 16,
2014 serving from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. On the menu
are Turkey Hotdish, Dinner roll, Hot Beef Sandwiches,
Coleslaw, Assorted Pies & Desserts, Coffee, and
Lemonade. Cost is Ala Carte Pricing.
Thank you to St. Anne’s & Mary Franta for the
Wabasso Senior Citizens Fundraiser will be on
time and equipment and St. Joseph COF Ct. #1176 for
Monday, November 24 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Jackpot
inviting us for the Virtus training session.
Junction Casino, Morton.
St. Mary’s COF Ct #1757
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ST. ANNE’S – WABASSO
MINISTERS AT THE ALTAR – Sunday, November 16 at 10:00 a.m.
Server
Kaylee Derickson, Genna & Tanner Rothmeier
Lector
Brenda Derickson Extra. Min: Bruce Plaetz, Lauree Price, Charlotte Salfer, Greg Price, Audrey Prokosch
Organist
Sherry Plaetz
Song Leader: Marsha Salfer
Home Com
Leslie & Lawrence Guetter
Money Count Florence & Rita Money Deposit: Candy & Vickie
Usher
Don Guetter & Don Pohlen
Church Care Nov 14: Randy Rohlik, Dave & Julie Rothmeier, Shelly Sagedahl
Nov 21:Brian & Lisa Rothmeier, Ryan & Brenda Rothmeier
 St. Anne’s Administrative Council meeting will be on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m.
 Evangelization Team meeting at St. Anne’s will be at 6 p.m. on Wed, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m.
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ST. MARY’S – SEAFORTH
MINISTERS AT THE ALTAR – Sunday, November 16 at 8:00 a.m.
Servers
Logan Wagner, Dylan Kramer, Collin Iverson
Lector
Chuck Steffl
Extra. Min: Marv, Maureen, Scott, & Traci Bernardy, Mark Bliss
Ushers
Scott Huhnerkoch
Home Com Jolene Steffl
Church Care Nov 15: Tessa Parisek, Tracy Pistulka, Chris Rohlik
 St. Mary’s CCW will meet on Monday, November 17.
 Mission Quilting will begin on Tues, Nov. 11 at 9 a.m. Sack lunch at noon. Come all or part of the day.
 Quilt tops are available for sewing on corner stand in Kumfert Hall
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ST. MATHIAS - WANDA
MINISTERS AT THE ALTAR – Saturday, November 15 at 5:00 p.m.
Server
Myra Hertling, Rebecca & Sarah Klann
Lector
Angie Dudgeon Extra. Min: Bobbi Riley, Alex Rohlik, Rita Rohlik, Linda Weber, Melody Altermatt
Ushers
Clete & Barb Beranek
Greeters/Gift Kathy Johnson, Karen Weber
Church Care David & Molly Kosel, Casey Leopold, David & Cindy Moldan
Snow Shoveling Rick Jenniges, Tom Jenniges, Kenny Jensen
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Wanda Senior Citizens will meet on Thur, Nov 13 at 12 noon at Riley’s Tavern
St. Mathias CCW meeting on Thur, Nov 20 following 6:30 p.m. Mass
St. Mathias Administrative Council meeting on Thur, Nov 20 following 6:30 p.m. Mass
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OUR LADY OF VICTORY – LUCAN
MINISTERS AT THE ALTAR – Saturday, November 15 at 7:00 p.m.
Server
Cassie Norcutt, Dominic Ourada, Meghan Bernardy
Lector
Jan Louwagie Extra. Min: Ron, Nancy, Dennis & Jane Plaetz, Darla Rohlik
Ushers
Robert Goblirsch Family
Church Care Chr. Lorine Goblirsch, Rose & Kayla Kramer, Nancy Plaetz
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The WAFER Food Shelf is in need of donations of food and money; they have been very busy. There is a list in the
back of church with their needs and a BOX labeled WAFER FOOD SHELF in the back of church. Thank you on
behalf of the food shelf.
OLV Dinner took in $3,482.00 the expenses were $1,024.15 so we netted $2,457.85. The Raffle took in $3,611.00
the expenses were printing tickets $358.09 so we netted $3,252.91. Raffle & Dinner is $5,710.76. Thank you for all
your work and cooperation.
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HAVE YOU used our GIFT CERTIFICATES?
Scrip….We have a great variety of stores and restaurants
on hand. They make excellent gifts. These gift cards are
easy to use, don’t cost you anything to use and the
stores/restaurants donate money to St. Anne’s if you use
them. For instance, if you buy a $25 Applebees gift card, it
cost you $25 and St. Anne’s makes 8% which is $2.00. It’s
an easy way to help St. Anne’s without costing you
money. Mention it when you buy gift cards, and 1% of your
purchase can be applied towards your tuition
Where do you buy household
supplies????? Wal Mart, Target, Shopko, K-Mart we have all these stores plus many, many more.
Where do you eat out?????
Applebees, Redwood Pizza Ranch, McDonalds, Burger
King, Subway, TGIF, Olive Garden – we have these plus
more
Where do you buy clothes?????
JC Penneys, Herbergers, Gordmans, Kohls, Aeropostale,
Old Navy, American Eagle, Buckle - we have these plus
more.
The website to find every store that’s available for us to get
certificates from: www.glsscrip.com.
November 2014
Sunday
2 Masses
8 a.m. St. Mary
10 a.m. St. Anne
Daylight
Savings Ends
Monday
3
No Mass
No School
Tuesday
Wednesday
------------16 Masses
8 a.m. St. Mary
10 a.m. St. Anne
10
----to----17
No Mass
Evangelization
Team Brunch
23 Masses
8 a.m. St.
Mary
10 a.m. St.
Anne
Confirmation
Commitment
Weekend
30 Masses
8 a.m. St. Mary
10 a.m. St.
Anne
24
No Mass
Friday
Saturday
31 Mass
All Saints
Eve
7 p.m. St.
Anne
1 All Saints
8:30 a.m. OLV
7
8 Masses
5 p.m. St. Mathias
7 p.m. OLV
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6
8:30 a.m. St.
Anne
Eucharistic
Service
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11
12
14
Prairie Arts
Concert at
St. Anne
-----------------
---Workshops---
13
8:30 a.m. St.
Anne
Eucharistic
Service
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18 Mass
6 p.m. St. Mary
10 a.m. Golden
Living
7 p.m. St. Anne
Admin. Mtg.
19 Mass
8 a.m. OLV
10 a.m. Belview
20 Mass
8:30 a.m. St.
Anne
School Mass
10 a.m.
Heritage
6:30 p.m. St.
Mathias
CCW &
Admin mtg.
following
21 Mass
8 a.m. St.
Mathias
22 Masses
5 p.m. St. Mathias
7 p.m. OLV
COF Bingo
Confirmation
Commitment
Weekend
25 Mass
6 p.m. St. Mary
7 p.m. AFC-PC
at St. Mathias
26 Mass
8 a.m. OLV
10 a.m. Garnette
Garden
7 p.m.
Ecumenical
Service at St.
Anne
27 Mass
8:30 a.m. St.
Anne
28 Mass
8 a.m. St.
Mathias
Noon
Thanksgiving
Dinner
-----------No
29 Masses
5 p.m. St. Mathias
7 p.m. OLV
2 p.m. Wedding at St.
Anne
Goblirsch/Norstegard
-School--
4
5
-----------Fr.
9 Masses
8 a.m. St. Mary
10 a.m. St. Anne
Thursday
6 p.m.
Evangelization
Team Mtg.
Gone---
Weekend Masses
5 p.m. St. Mathias
7 p.m. OLV
-------------15 Masses
5 p.m. St. Mathias
7 p.m. OLV
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