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Church of theAssumption

Church of St.Anthony

And this is the will of the one who sent me, that I should not lose anything of what he gave me, but that I should raise it on the last day. For this is the will of

my Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him may have eternal life, and I shall raise

him up on the last day.” -Jn 6:39-40

We remember especially our dearly departed

loved ones from our parishes from the past year.

Please pray for them.

Assumption ParishGeorge Weinmann, Wilfred Becker, Marie Thielen,

Florence Weinmann, Leonard Nistler, Catherine

Vogler, William Jansen, LeRoy Smoley Sr., Lucille

Lahr, Aurelia Becker and Emily Kummet.

St. Anthony ParishGeorge Evens, Helen Harth, Daniel Peterson, Rose

Loesch, Robert Donnay, Richard Walters, Edwin

Neisen, Daniel Dockendorf, Adrian Klein, Jerome

Nohner, Patricia Kaufman, Marie Roeser, Ralph

Grossinger and Kathleen Mathies.

A Message from Father AaronPraying for the Dead…and to the Saints

Dear Brothers and Sisters,Around this time of the year as many make family

plans for Thanksgiving and Christmas, it is also a time we remember those beloved that are no longer at the table with us. It is important and healthy for us to remember and pray for our beloved dead. Both St. Anthony and Assumption have great traditions of remembering the faithfully departed in special ways at Mass during this season.

November is the month of the “Holy Souls in Purgatory, or Month of the Dead.” As Catholics, we believe that at the time of death, if the soul has not reached a state of perfection, (“You must be perfect as my Heavenly Father is perfect.”) the soul undergoes a period of purification in purgatory before entering into the presence of Almighty God. This soul that enters purgatory will never suffer the eternal pains of hell but is saved and will enter heaven one day after the period of purification in complete. “The souls of the just are in the hands of God, and no torment shall touch them.” (3:1-3)

However, we should always strive for perfection in the spiritual life. As we strive for perfection in sports, work, hobbies, etc., (as we should) why would we not strive for perfection in our spiritual lives and “skip” the pains of purgatory to enter straight into the joys of heaven? Jesus says in John 17, “…that they may be brought to perfection as one, that the world may know that you sent me.” In other words, we should strive to be Saints! Why would God not want to make his children holy and bring about his glory through them for the world?

If this sounds like and unrealistic goal, I suggest reading the stories of the Saints more often. The Saints often were had ordinary and humble beginnings but cooperated with God’s grace in extraordinary ways and God made them Saints. “All things are possible with God.”

We may have a long ways to go (I know I do!) but praying to and reading about the holiness of the Saints is an extremely helpful and a necessary practice. One might say, there is the Old Testament, the New Testament and the Testament of the Saints. This month consider picking a Saint to learn more about, and the pray to them often. They are waiting for us to call upon them. All you Holy Angels and Saints, pray for us!

God bless you, Father Aaron

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Assumption Cash Bazaar Letter Correction Just a note to clarify any possibly confusion: There was a misprint at the printers and the envelopes were sent to only one spouse of the household. The original intention was to print both names on the envelope. Thank you for your understanding.

Bishop’s Annual Appeal 2017 - End of Year Mailing2017 is coming to an end, and we have achieved 77% of our Appeal goal of $1,300,000. Bishop Don is deeply grateful for the generous response thus far and is hopeful that the faithful will continue to come forward to bring 2017 to a successful conclusion. The Fall letter will mail this week. Donations can also be made online at www.stcdio.org/annualappeal or by calling 320-258-7654. Thank you for your prayers and stewardship.

Food Share MonthNovember is "Food Share Month" please donate non-perishable food items. Baskets are in back of church and also downstairs. Cash donations are also welcome; place in the collection basket in an envelope marked “Food Shelf”.

Food Shelf Baskets Students will be selected to bring the Thanksgiving Baskets forward at the 8am Thanksgiving Day Mass, Thursday, November 23rd. Encourage your child to volunteer for this opportunity.

Guild Meeting ReminderReminder for Guild Year End Meeting for ALL officers, chairs, and co-chairs: Sunday, November 5th at 7:00 pm.

Eden Valley Community Prayer LineWe are updating the Eden Valley Community Prayer Line, if you would like to be part of the prayer line please call Mary Lou Ruhland 453-5115, or Rose Becker 453-7496. If you are asking for a prayer request call either Mary Lou or Rose.

Graces & Gifts Fellowship Hour & Christian Mothers GatheringEveryone is welcome! All ages are encouraged to come! This gathering is for everyone who is promoting a love for Jesus and the Catholic faith in their family. Enjoy faith building conversation, breakfast, games, and make an Advent Wreath to take home! Christian Mothers will meet in church after Mass to pray the Christian Mothers Monthly Conference prayer and have a short meeting to elect officers. Make a deeper connection to your family in faith by coming to the Graces and Gifts Fellowship Hour each third Sunday after the 8:00 Mass!

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No Mass

Friday, November 10:

No Mass

November 11:

5:30 pm Mass: † Maria Mathies

Sunday, November 12:

8:00 am Mass: Christian Women

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2 �*+��������1�����Lectors: Deb Huschle & Al Mueller

Ushers: Pat Schettler, Arnie Gruenes,

Lyle Laudenbach & Jerome Ludwig

Ministers of Communion:

Denise Nohner, Andrea Huschle

& Volunteer

Servers: Peyton Thull, Ellaree Anderson,

Nathan Lang & Kallie Jo Becker

Music: Marlene Fischer

Rosary Leader: Rose Becker

2 �*+�������&1�����Lectors: Steve Ries & Dave Ruhland

Ushers: Tony Torborg, Ralph Moser,

Larry Ludwig & Steve Ludwig

Ministers of Communion:

Donna Bischof, Jenni Evens

& Anna Mae Gruenes

Homebound: Mary & Tom Mathies

Servers: Cory and Amy Zimmerman,

Ethan Nohner & Abby Niewind

Music: Lisa Thielen

Rosary Leader: Donna Bischof

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Parish IncomeLoose PlateAdult Envelopes Youth EnvelopesVotiveBazaarTotal

Monthly Auto Drafts: $1755

Thank you for your donations!

194.001591.00

4.00 67.76

3700.00$5556.76

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November 7: 7th grade Field Trip 33 Days to Morning Glory at Assumption, 6:30 pm November 14: 33 Days to Morning Glory at St. Anthony, 6:30 pmNovember 21: “Uncle Fred” Faith Talk at Assumption, 6:30 pm November 23: Thanksgiving Day Mass, 8:00 am

Newly Baptized!

Everett David Schlangen

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CCW Meeting Come join us on Tues. Nov. 7 @ 7:00 p.m. in the new social hall for our meeting. The final decision will be made as to the circle officer rotation, a report on the NUDCCW gathering on Nov 4 and we will discuss our Christmas party. Hope to see you there! Kathy Erpelding, CCW co-president

November Food ShelfNovember is food shelf month. Containers will be at all the entrances for your donations. Thank you for helping our local communities in need!

2017 Diocesan Ministries AppealThis past week the 2017 Diocesan Ministries Appeal packets were mailed to all homes in the diocese. This year’s theme is, “Together We Are One.” The DMA offers us an opportunity to do our part to support the ministries that help to build the Church right here in the Diocese of New Ulm - ministries and services that no single parish could provide. Each one of us has been blessed by God’s generosity and for that reason, we have a spiritual need and desire to return some of that blessing back to God. If you are able, please consider becoming a member or continuing a membership in the Bishop’s Guild for those who contribute $1,000 or more to the DMA. Be assured that your gift will only be used to support those ministries designated in the DMA brochure and no other.

Wednesday Night Eucharistic AdorationAll are welcome to Eucharistic Adoration on Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:30 during Faith Formation classes. This will be available each Wednesday except when there is a youth Mass (youth Masses are generally the 1st Wednesday of the month). The next date for Adoration is November 8.

Trees for the St. Anthony GroundsWe now have all the tree “sponsored.” Thank you to everyone who participated. Memorial markers will be made for each tree and the names and donors will be published in the bulletin once finalized. Thank you!

Prayer PartnersAll parishioners are encouraged to take a confirmation student’s name from the baskets at the church entrances. Please pray for that student as they prepare for Confirmation. You are his/her anonymous "Prayer Partner."

Catholic United Financial Thank YouSt. Anthony Faith Formation has received a donation from Catholic United Financial. This donation was made possible through their RENEW program where new members can chose a Catholic School or Faith Formation program for a donation. Thank you to Catholic United Financial and its new members for picking the St. Anthony Faith Formation program!

�����������Tuesday, October 31:

No Mass

Thursday, November 2:

No Mass

Friday, November 3:

9:30 am (Communion Service at Hilltop)

Sunday, November 5:

10:00 am Mass: † Susan Holmgren

����� ��������� �*+���������1�����Lectors: Heidi Schoenecker

& Tammy Winter

Ushers: Ralph Vossen, Maynard Walz,

Mike Erpelding/Brooke Geislinger,

Stan Welle/Gavin Klocker

Ministers of Communion:

Precious Hosts: Jessica Lorentz

Precious Blood: Scott & Emily Piccerillo

Homebound: Linda Faber, 310-1568

Servers: Ryan Wirz, Ben Teicher,

Charlie Teicher & Marissa Twardy

Rosary Leader: Maynard & Jeanette Walz

Children’s Liturgy: Molly & Morgan

Schlangen

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Parish IncomeAdult Envelopes Loose PlateYouth Weekly Auto DraftsVotiveBuilding Fund Auto DraftBuilding FundTotal

��������������Mondays: Mary’s Cenacle, 2:00 Mission Quilting, 12:30-4:00Thursdays: Thrift Shop, 9-12Saturdays: Thrift Shop, 9-12

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Molly Schlangen, Jeff Schlangen, Don Schmitt and Eric Schmitt and families. *Please call Theresia at

764-7251 to unlock the church.

1027.00272.00

6.00310.0013.0035.00

775.00$2438.00

New Parish Center 10/31/17Total Project Goal 1,896,954.00Expenses Paid ($1,724,802.27)Remaining Bills (est.) 50,000.00Loan $125,000.00 Unpaid Pledges $81,644.23

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November 7: CCW Meeting, 7:00 pm, Parish Center 33 Days to Morning Glory at Assumption, 6:30 pm November 8: Faith Formation Classes, 6:30 Eucharistic Adoration, 6:30–7:30November 14: 33 Days to Morning Glory at St. Anthony 6:30 pmNovember 21: “Uncle Fred” Faith Talk at Assumption, 6:30 pmNovember 23: Thanksgiving Day Mass, 10:00 am

Daily ReadingsMonday: Rom 11:29-36; Lk 14:12-14Tuesday: Rom 12:5-16b; Lk 14:15-24Wednesday: Rom 13:8-10; Lk 14:25-33Thursday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Jn 2:13-22Friday: Rom 15:14-21; Lk 16:1-8Saturday: Rom 16:3-9, 16, 22-27; Lk 16:9-15Sunday: Wis 6:12-16; 1 Thes 4:13-18; Mt 25:1-13

Outside Parish NewsNovember 5: Holy Family CUF Matching Grant Games Party, 7:30 PM, St. Agnes Church basement, Roscoe. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. November 6: Women's Personal Safety Awareness Training, 6:30, Eden Valley Community Center. November 7: Daughters of Isabella meeting, St. Louis Church, Paynesville. Rosary at 7:10, meeting at 7:30. November 7: Cathedral High School, grades 7 - 12 open house from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Meet teachers, coaches, administrators, and current students. Tours will also be provided. All are invited.November 12: 8:30 – 12:30, KC Breakfast, Cold Spring, St. Boniface. Proceeds for “Coats for Kids” and other charitable projects. November 18: Holy Family CCW craft, bake, & used toy sale, 8:00 am-3:30 pm. Church of the Holy Family, Silver Lake.

SacramentsMarriage- Couples should contact the parish at least 6 months prior to wedding date. Baptism- Parents/expecting parents should contact the parish office to sign up for a baptismal prep class and to schedule a meeting with Father. The next baptismal classes are scheduled for November 12 or December 3 after the 8:00 AM Mass at Assumption. Call either parish office to schedule. Anointing of the Sick - contact the parish office when anointing is needed.

Traveling Chalice and MadonnaLET US PRAY…Lord our God, teach us to cherish

in our hearts the paschal mystery of your Son; by

which you redeemed the world. Watch over the

gifts of grace our love has given us and bring to

fulfillment in the glory of heaven. Thank you to all

who are remembering to pray often for Vocations

to the Priesthood and Religious Life to carry on the

work of the apostles so many years ago. Thank you

to Dan and Janet Binsfeld and family of the

Assumption Parish who will host the Traveling

Chalice this week. Blessings to all!

Adoration AnnouncementThe Assumption Church’s perpetual adoration has an open hour on Tuesday morning at 1-2 a.m. Please call Mary Ann Ruhland at 453-2575 or Rose Becker at 453-7496 if inter-ested.

Bulletin DeadlineAll bulletin announcements must be submitted to the St. Anthony office by 12:00 on Tuesdays.

*Early deadlines: -Bulletin announcements for the weekend of November 18/19 are due in the office by noon on Monday, November 13.-Bulletin announcements for the weekend of 25/26 are due on by noon on Friday, November 17.

Don’t Eat Alone! Lutheran Social Service is pleased to provide nutritious meals served Monday through Friday, 11:30 am, at the Eden Valley Civic Center for adults 60+. There is a suggested donation requested for those 60 and older; for those younger than 60, there is a charge of $7.25. Come as often as you like! Our meals are affordable and take the work out of eating healthy. Not able to get our of the house? No problem! Ask for Meals on Wheels and we will arrange a volunteer to deliver your meal. Please call Theresa, site manger, at 453-8375 one day in advance to reserve your meal. Senior Dining/Meals on Wheel Welcomes you! We have room for you at our table!

Please Pray ForBishop John Kinney, Lori Crozon, Jane Anderson, Tim Eder, Jackie Boulton Family, Theresa Welle, Jeff Pauls, the Ertl Family, Alexis Vossen, Jerry Weinmann Jr., and Laura Miller.

Father of goodness and love, hear our prayers for the sick members of our community and for all who are in need. Amid mental and physical suffering may they find consolation in your healing presence. Show your mercy as you close wounds, cure illness, make broken bodies whole and free downcast spirits. May these special

people find lasting health and deliverance, and so join us in thanking you for all your gifts. We ask this through the Lord Jesus who healed those who believed. Amen.

II. On November 18th, Jeff Dockendorf will be united in marriage to Tabitha Bahl at the Church of St. Anthony.