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February 15th, 2015
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Francis de Sales Church
St. Donatus Church
P O Box 69, 541 Martin Ave. Belgrade, MN. 56312
P O Box 159, Brooten, MN. 56316
Mon. Feb. 16th, 8:00 a.m. Tony & Florentine Stern
Tues. Feb. 17th, 8:00 a.m. Joe Weinmann
Ash Wed. Feb. 18th, 10:30 a.m. Virgil Braun (Nursing Home)
Ash Wed. Feb. 18th, 7:30 p.m. For the People of the Parishes
Sunday, Feb. 22nd, 8:30 a.m. Hilda & Leo Stang by R. Stalberger Family
Ash Wed. Feb, 18th, Noon Deceased Members of Detloff Family
Wed. Feb. 18th, NO Eucharistic Adoration w/Rosary & Divine Mercy
Saturday, Feb, 21st, 4:00 p.m. Art & Lorraine Fischer
Weekly Offering:
Adult.……...................$1,532,81
Youth………......................$9.50
Visitor…..………….....…$34.00
Mass Stipends…….……..$60.00
Total Collection…..….$1,636.31
Weekly Offering:
Adult.……....................$1,852.00
Youth……….......................$7.50
Visitor…………….....….$156.00
Other………………......…$60.00
Total Collection…..…..$2,075.50
Cemetery Total……....$11,615.00
January Income…….…$6,726.79
January Expense……..$13,615.52
January Deficit………($6,886.73)
January Income…..…..$6,906.12
January Expense..........$8,034.00
January Deficit……...($1,127.88)
Confessions: Saturday’s at 3:00 p.m. or by appointment
Confessions: Tuesdays at 7:45 a.m. or by appointment
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Ash Wednesday, February 18 , 7:30 p.m.
Lector: Sue Betz
Servers: Hannah Lieser, Ashton Dingmann, Karsee Kampsen
Ext. Ord. Euch. Ministers: Sue Betz, George Borgerding, Mickey Braun
Ushers: Charles Singsank, Mickey Braun, Dave Braegelman, Dave Bertram
Sunday, February 22nd, 8:30 a.m.
Lector: Curly Braun
Servers: Kendall Kampsen, Grant Gregory, Erin Rooney
Ext. Ord. Euch. Ministers: Dustin Gregory, Sarah Gregory, Delores Rudie
Ushers: James Gregory, Rick & Rose Tschida, Bruce Zachman
Counters: Dan & Sue Betz
COFFEE & GOODIES: will be served in the Parish Center after
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Mass today, February 15 , by the Ladies of the Parish. Servers
are Ann Cassidy and Ruth Bertram. Come take a look at
wedding photos.
CATHOLIC UNITED FINANCIAL MEMBERS BREAKFAST: is
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next Sunday, February 22 , after the 8:30 a.m. Mass here in
Belgrade. All C.U.F. members and their families are invited.
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PARISH COUNCIL MEETING: is Thursday, Feb. 26 , in the
Parish Center. The Finance Committee will meet at 7:30 p.m.
and the Council at 8 p.m.
---------------General Announcements for all three parishes-----------------
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FISH FRY’S: are scheduled for
Fridays, February 20th, March 6th & 20th, 5-9 p.m. at the Ka-De
Shack in Brooten. K of C Meeting, Feb. 23rd, 8 p.m. Belgrade.
ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL: is a call to look beyond ourselves
and support the greater Catholic community of the Diocese of St.
Cloud. Trust in God, who’s generosity abounds, and in Jesus
Christ, who dwells within you. Thank you for giving to the Appeal!
Ash Wednesday, February 18th, Noon
Lector: Scott Jacobson
Servers: Volunteers Please
Ext. Ord. Eucharistic Ministers: Carol Sanders, Scott Jacobson, Fran Bertsch
Ushers: Lyle Fettig, Paul Weller
Saturday, February 21st, 4:00 p.m.
Lector: Judy Detloff
Servers: Jacob & Nick Steinhofer, Thomas Kollman
Ext. Ord. Eucharistic Ministers: Ginny Terhaar, Judy Detloff, Michelle Kent
Ushers: Gregg Weller, Gerald Schmitz
Counters: Debbie Olson, Stefanie Steinhofer
Gifts: Tom & Kristi Overman Family
STATIONS OF THE CROSS: will be held every Wednesday during
Lent at 7:30 p.m. at St. Donatus.
--------------General Announcements for all three parishes------------------LENTEN OPPORTUNITIES IN OUR PARISHES:
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION DURING LENT: will begin Wednesdays
in St. Donatus 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. In St. Francis de Sales, Tuesdays
8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and in Ss. Peter & Paul, Thursdays 6:45 a.m. to 8
p.m. Please sign up in the entrance of the churches if you are able to
commit to a time throughout Lent. Or stop in at anytime throughout the
day for a little one on one time with our Lord. In Brooten, return your
slip to Judy Detloff or drop it in the collection basket.
LENTEN PRAYER COVENANT CROSSES: available at St. Donatus
for those who would like to participate. Instructions are included.
FREE LIGHT HOUSE CD’s: will also be made available in all three
parishes for you to help you grow in your faith journey.
THE WORD AMONG US PRAYER BOOKLETS: are in the entrances
of the three churches for everyone to pick up and read throughout Lent.
SHARE JESUS CAMPAIGN: a daily series of short videos is on our
parishes website. Each day you will get a 2-3 minute video from a top
notch Catholic speaker about experiencing Jesus.
These are some great ways to walk through Lent!
Vol. 63, No. 06
Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church
P O Box 95, Elrosa, MN 56325
Mon. Feb, 16th, 8:00 a.m. Communion Service
Ash Wed. Feb. 18th, 5:30 p.m. Ray Adrian
Thurs. Feb. 19th, 8:00 a.m. Herb Breitbach
Fri. Feb. 20th, 8:00 a.m. Darlene Fuchs
Sunday, February 22nd, 10:15 a.m. Clarence Arceneau by B. & J. Arceneau
Weekly Offering:
Adult……….............$1,471.00
Youth…………............. $34.00
Visitor…………………$136.00
Heating System…….....$818.00
Cent. & Est. Europe...….$20.00
Total Collection..…...$2,479.00
January Income…..…$9,742.92
January Expense…...$21,628.08
January Deficit.
($11,995.16)
40 Days for Life
40 days of prayer and fasting
40 days of peaceful vigil
40 days of community outreach
The focus of a pro-life effort
to end abortion
Confessions: on Thursday’s at 7:45 a.m., or by appointment
Ash Wednesday, February 18th, 5:30 p.m.
Lector: Mark Herickhoff
Servers: Volunteers Please
Ext. Ord. Euch. Ministers: Ron Breitbach, Marie Illies, Lois Wesbur
Ushers: Chad Wiener, Jim Derichs
Sunday, February 22nd, 10:15 a.m.
Lector: Stacy Peter
Servers: Brady & Riley Lenarz, James Wesbur
Ext. Ord. Euch. Ministers: Joe Borgerding, Joe Heinze, Sheila Jaeger
Ushers: Leon Kuefler, Wilfred Wesbur
Counters: Jim & Karen Gruber
BAPTISM TODAY: of Lillian Theresa Worms, daughter of Derek &
Suzanne Worms. Congratulations everyone and welcome Lillian to
the parish family of Ss. Peter & Paul.
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PCCW MEETING: is set for Monday, February 16 , at 7 p.m. in the
CCD Center. All ladies of the parish are invited.
QUILTING DAY: for the Catholic United Quilt Raffle will be held on
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Thursday, February 19 , starting at 8:30 a.m. in the Elrosa CCD
Center. Any quilter is welcome to attend, even if you are from a
different parish. If you love to quilt we’d love to have you. Lunch
provided.
----------General Announcements for all three parishes-----------2014 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: are in the entrances of all three
churches. Please stop and pick yours up to help save on postage.
Please check them over carefully, if there is a discrepancy, please call
the parish office.
LENTEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS:
Fridays at 7 p.m.,
Led by Fr. Mark Ostendorf
Led by High School Students
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February 20 in Brooten
February 27 in Elrosa
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March 13 in Belgrade
March 6 in Brooten
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March 27 in Elrosa
March 20 in Belgrade
THE CHURCHES OF:
POPE FRANICS’ SECRETS TO HAPPINESS: Create Jobs for Young People. We find purpose in our lives through meaningful work; we are encouraged to take that one step further and ensure that young people have what Pope Francis calls “dignified jobs.” We can start the process early in our own families by assigning to our children household chores that teach them the importance of making a contribution to the family. We can involve preteens and adolescents in volunteer service projects where they can use their God-­given gifts and talents. “We need to be creative with young people,” the pope urges, “in order to prevent them from slipping into drugs and despair. When we find ways to raise them up, we will discover in them and in ourselves a deeper sense of happiness.” QUESTION OF THE WEEK:
Adults: Would you have the courage to tell others to do as you do in order to be Christian?
Children: What can you do this week to be an example to others?
St. Francis de Sales
Belgrade, MN
St. Donatus
Brooten, MN
Ss. Peter & Paul
Elrosa, MN
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 15th, 2015
SURROUNDING CHURCHES AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
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VALENTINE BRUNCH: is today, Sunday, February 15 , at the New Munich Church serving from
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All are invited. Sponsored by the Youth Group
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BATTLE READY RALLY: Monday, Feb. 16 from 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church, Sauk Centre.
Doug Barry, founder of RADIX and co-host of EWTN’s Life on the Rock will help us be aware,
prepare and engage in the spiritual fight. Powerful event for men, women and children ages 7 and
older. Don’t miss it!
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RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE: will be at the Belgrade Parish Center on Thursday, February 19 , 17 p.m. Help save a life and donate blood.
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CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE: is Saturday, February 21 , 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. John’s
University Humphrey Auditorium. For more information or to register call 800-624-9019 or
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www.stcdio.org/mensconference. Registration due by February 13 .
WOMEN’S RETREAT: a Day of Reflection at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Church in Long Prairie is
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Saturday, February 21 , 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. To register, call Debbie Sauer at 320-732-2597. Cost is
$10
Readings for the Week of February 15th:
Monday:
Gn 4:1-15, 25/Mk 8:11-13
Tuesday:
Gn 6:5-8, 7:1-5, 10/Mk 8:14-21
Wednesday:
Jl 2:12-18/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Thursday:
Dt 30:15-20/Lk 9:22-25
Friday:
Is 58:1-9/Mt 9:14-15
Saturday:
Is 58:9-14/Lk 5:27-32
Next Sunday:
Gn 9:8-15/Mk 1:12-15
Pastor:
Father Mark Ostendorf
Belgrade Office Hours: T-W-T: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Brooten Office Hours: M & W: 8a.m. – 4 p.m.
D.R.E.: Kim Wesbur
Youth Ministry: Colleen Borgerding
Hispanic Ministry: Coromoto Gonzalez
Secretaries: Audrey Radermacher (Brooten), Kim Derichs (Belgrade & Elrosa)
Bookkeeper: Audrey Radermacher
Custodians: Kim Kampsen (Belgrade), Kim Derichs (Elrosa)
Maintenance: Halbert Kampsen (Elrosa), Don Wiener (Belgrade Volunteer Coordinator) Mike Mastey
Heating Operator: Kevin Fuchs (Elrosa), Dave Schmitz (Belgrade)
Parish Offices: Belgrade - 320-254-8218, Brooten - 320-346-2431
Elrosa Church/CCD Center: 697-5690, Belgrade Parish Center: 254-3239
Elrosa Parish Rectory: 697-5541
Bulletin deadline: Thursdays at 11 a.m.in the Belgrade office.
Parish Website: www.bbecatholicchurches.com
Diocese Website: www.stclouddiocese.org Parish e-
francisdesales@mediacombb.net
stdonatus@tds.net
Our Tri-Parish Mission Statement:
To be an inviting Catholic community of both young and old, journeying together
in service as we build God’s kingdom, with our eyes fixed on Jesus, nurturing ALL to grow through lifelong education and the celebration of the Sacraments, especially the Holy Eucharist.