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BIDDING IS LIVE NOW!
Head on over to the SJW Facebook Page.
Over 60 Items Available — Something for Everyone!
Get some early Christmas shopping done while supporting your Parish.
Additional details inside.
Not interested in participating in the auction? Please remember we are also
accepting monetary donations directly to the No Festival Festival this year.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY - JESUS:
THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE Some Biblical characters are less well known. Perhaps
LIFE FOR ADVENT 2020 AND they play a smaller role in salvation history or sadly, because they
LENT 2021. are women. Lately I have been reading the Book of Esther as part
of the Liturgy of the Hours (Breviary) each morning. You might
DEADLINE TO REGISTER know her story or more likely, you have heard a reading or two on a
IS MONDAY OCT. 26th! Sunday at Mass. This is a short book of the Bible, approximately
ten chapters, that takes the form of a novella or short story with a
Father Tim Reker will lead the in religious message. I’d like to “introduce” her to you and ask you to pick up your
person discussion. Self-led online Bible (or go online - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/esther/0) and read the whole story.
option also available. Cost of the
Study will be $38.00. Register online Esther is the heroine of this story, which is set during the period of Persian
at: http://sjwhf.org/scripture-study or rule. She lost her parents and was being raised by her foster father, Mordecai.
call the Parish Office. Sessions are After the Queen, Vashti, refuses the invitation of the King, Ahasuerus, to make an
as follows: Holy Family: Tuesday appearance at a special banquet, her royal dignity is taken away by the King. Fol-
Mornings 8:30-10am. St. Joseph the lowing the counsel of his advisors, Ahasuerus decides to search for a beautiful
Worker: Tuesday Evenings 6:30- young woman to replace Vashti as his queen. Yes, Esther, the young and very
8pm. Dates: Nov. 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, attractive Jewish woman, wins the approval of the King as he places the royal dia-
Feb. 16 & 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16, & 23. dem on her head. (Almost a Cinderella story, not?) However, wicked Haman, a
highly ranked court official, became angry when Mordecai would not kneel and bow
The marvelous treasures of the down to him as the King had ordered. Incensed, he seeks to put an end not only to
Catholic Faith—the Eucharist, Mary, Mordecai, but to all of his nation, the Jews. (Yet another persecution of the Jewish
the saints, and the Creed—are all people!) Mordecai asks Esther to intercede on behalf of her brother and sister
centered on a single figure: Jesus Jews, but at first, she hesitates out of fear, then prays and fasts in preparation to
Christ. Jesus is more than a historical
approach the King. I don’t want to spoil the end of the story for you, so I’ll stop the
or theological figure. He is our Savior,
our Redeemer, our Lord, and our summary here.
God. While many of us already know Why do I enjoy this annual (for me) retelling of this story? First of all, it re-
a lot about him, how well can we say minds me that God is at work in mysterious ways by placing people in the spot they
we really know him? Filmed on need to be for the protection of his people. The Book of Esther encourages the
location in the Holy Land, Jesus: The reader to trust in God and live in hope that what one needs will be provided. An-
Way, the Truth, and the Life is a new other characteristic of the story is the intercessory prayer of Esther: she removes
and fresh look at Jesus—who he is,
her royal robes and puts on sackcloth and ashes to plead for the salvation of her
what he is really like, what he taught,
and what he did for our salvation.
people. What a wonderful lesson on the importance of prayer and fasting in mak-
This encounter with Christ will inspire ing our needs known to God! This Biblical book can also instruct us on the ever-
and empower you to center your present danger of persecuting people different from ourselves based upon their
entire life on him as you come to race, nationality and customs. Inspired by God, like Mordecai was, individuals can
know and love him in an ever-deeper speak up and intercede for those who are being mistreated by others, especially
and more intimate way. View the those in power. Perhaps you will find other parts of the story fascinating. I am very
promo video here; https://youtube/ pleased to introduce you to Esther.
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Sincerely in Christ,
ONLINE SILENT AUCTION RULES - 2020
The online auction opens Saturday, October 24th at 10:00 am CST and ends Sunday, October 25th at 7:00 pm CST.
You will find the online auction at: https://www.facebook.com/events/2736248503359448
BIDDING:
1. All payments will be made through our online payment portal, which you can find the link to on our website (sjwhf.org - green
“Donate Now” button) and Facebook page. Please add your winning bid amount underneath; Donations: ONLINE
AUCTION____. Make sure to add the item number when checking out.
2. You MUST be able to pick up your winning item from our Parish Office - 423 W 7th Street, Mankato, MN 56001.
3. If you are the winning bidder, you will be tagged in the comment section underneath the item you won.
4. All bids will be finalized by the Auction Committee and notification will be made to winners via the comment section underneath
their winning item within 24 hours of auction end time. In cases where there are a number of bids placed in the closing minute of
the auction, the winning bid will be the last one placed BEFORE the clock hits the closing hour. The decisions of the Auction
Committee are final.
5. Online payments are strongly preferred and must be made within 24 hours of when you are tagged as the winner. If you are
unable to pay online, please notify us within 24 hours of when you are tagged, so that we can make other arrangements. If we
do not receive payment or hear from you within 24 hours, the item will be awarded to the next highest bidder.
BIDDING WITH NO FACEBOOK ACCOUNT:
If you DO NOT have a Facebook account items can be viewed on our website here: https://sjwhf.org/photoalbums/2020-virtual-
auction If you would like to bid on an item, we ask that you do one of the following:
A. Contact a friend or family member with a Facebook account who can comment for you on the item you would like to
bid on. You likely know someone who has an account and would be willing to do this for you. This is the preferred
option.
B. As a last resort, you can send one email to auctionsjw@gmail.com with the item number you want to bid on and your
best and final bid. The email must be sent by 6:00 pm Sunday, October 25 th. You will NOT be notified back by email
if you are outbid, we can only comment once for you. You will be emailed if you are the highest bidder.
Holy Family
Oct . 18, 2020
$1,267.00 Tuesday, Oct. 27:
SJW 12:05pm -†Mary Kaykluntz
Fiscal Year to Date Wednesday, Oct. 28:
$28,325.61 Actual SJW 6:00pm - †Ann Poche
$29,843.35 Budget Thursday, Oct. 29:
St. Joseph the Worker HF 8:30am -†Leon Depuydt
Friday, Oct. 30:
Oct. 17 & 18, 2020 SJW 12:05pm - †Mathilda Saffert
$1,577.00 Saturday, Oct 31: All Saints Day
SJW 5:00pm - †Jim Lawrence
Fiscal Year to Date Sunday, Nov 1: All Saints Day
$87,718.17 Actual HF 8:30am - For the Parishioners
$100,360.18 Budget SJW 10:30am - †Lorraine Williams
______________________________________________
Mon: Eph 4: 32 – 5: 8/ Ps 1: 1-2. 3. 4 and 6/ Lk 13: 10-17
Tues: Eph 5: 21-33/ Ps 128: 1-2. 3. 4-5/ Lk 13: 18-21
Wed: Eph 2: 19-22/ Ps 19: 2-3. 4-5/ Lk 6: 12-16
Thurs: Eph 6: 10-20/ Ps 144: 1b. 2. 9-10/ Lk 13: 31-35
Mon. 10/26: 2:30pm Girls on the Run - SJW Gym Fri: Phil 1: 1-11/ Ps 111: 1-2. 3-4. 5-6/ Lk 14: 1-6
Tues. 10/27: 6:30pm HF Finance Council Meeting-HF Hall Sat: Phil 1: 18b-26/ Ps 42: 2. 3. 5cdef/ Lk 14: 1. 7-11
Wed. 10/28: 6:00pm Family Mass @ SJW church Sun: Rv 7: 2-4. 9-14/ Ps 24: 1b-2. 3-4ab. 5-6/ 1 Jn 3: 1-3/
Thurs.10/29: 8:30am ECFE Screening—SJW Gym Mt 5: 1-12a
2:30pm Girls on the Run - SJW Gym
Fri. 10/30: 8:30am ECFE Screening—SJW Gym
Sat. 10/31: 4:00pm Confession - SJW
Sun. 11/1: 8:00am Confessions - HF
SJW MEN’S CLUB MEETING - There will be a SJW Men’s
Club meeting next Sunday, November 1st at 9:00AM in the
gymnasium. Coffee and rolls will be served.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Positions open in the Tri-
Saturday, October 31 Parish of St Joseph, St Matthew and St Teresa are: Tri-Parish
SJW—5:00 p.m. Mass Administrator, Tri-Parish Accountant and Tri-Parish Adult
Reader: Tom Hallett Outreach Coordinator. These could be full-time or part-time
ECM: Mary Date positions depending on an applicant’s area of interest,
Back up ECM: Tom Hallett qualifications and time availability. For more information please
Ushers: Mark Piepho contact Father Andrew Vogel, by phone at 507-524-3127 or by
Musicians: Cindy Lawrence, Jeanne Hassing email at frapvogel@gmail.com. Job descriptions are posted on
the Tri-Parish website at www.sjsmst.org. The Tri-Parish office is
Sunday, November 1 located in Mapleton, MN.
HF—8:30 a.m. Mass PORNOGRAPHY AWARENESS WEEK: While pornography
Reader: Marty Cassem seems like one of those problems that is just too big to do
ECM: Mary Cassem anything about, there are plenty of simple action steps anyone
Ushers: *1 NEEDED can take in order to stem the tide of this harmful pandemic. For
Musicians: Jan Osten, Diane Rothfork example, parents can visit www.ProtectYoungMinds.org for
practical help, and those addicted to pornography can visit
SJW—10:30 a.m. Mass www.ReclaimSexualHealth.com (a Catholic site) to begin a
Reader: *1 NEEDED journey of healing. There is a lot of information available at
ECM: *1 NEEDED www.EndSexualExploitation.org. Please join the growing
Backup ECM: *1 NEEDED movement!
Ushers: *2 NEEDED
Musicians: Ann Van Deusen, Joyce Hoelmer
Congratulations to Craig Amundson the
PLEASE READ IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY “301” winner of $100 for Oct. 17!
ATTENDING IN PERSON MASSES:
We are very much in need of ushers for all three
weekend Masses at SJW and HF. We need lectors and
ECMs for the 8:30am HF Mass & the 10:30am SJW
Mass. Please volunteer if you are able, even if you
have not done these ministries in the past! Please
Contact Kathy at kmoldan@sjwhf.org or call the
office 507-388-3766 by Thursday if able to fill what is
needed for the following week. Thanks!
*See above for what is needed still for next weekend.
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OCTOBER October 25, 2020
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Wed 28 Faith Formation Family Mass
6:00pm at St. Joseph the Worker
Sat 31 Happy Halloween
NOVEMBER
Sun 1 Youth Mass/All Saints
HF - 8:30am Mass, SJW - 10:30am Mass
Wed 4 In Person Faith Formation Classes
SJW - K-10, 6-7pm
HF - K-10, 6-7pm Keep in your prayers our 9th grade Confirmation
students as they begin their first year of
Sun 8 Home School Unit 2 pick-up after Mass Confirmation preparation.
HF - in Fellowship Hall
SJW - in the Gym St. Joseph the Worker Holy Family
Alexander Akim Kiera Kirchner
Wed 11 Faith Formation Family Mass
6:00pm at Holy Family Gavin Beitz Alyssa Lange
Christopher Braam Olivia Noyes
Wed 18 In Person Faith Formation Classes Eleanor Carleton
SJW - K-10, 6-7pm Logan Sandmeyer
HF - K-10, 6-7pm Elizabeth Dunn Lucas Wells
Erin Dunn
Wed 25 NO Faith Formation In-Person Classes - Katelin Flack St. Joseph the Worker
Happy Thanksgiving! Brooklyn Geerdes Loyola
Jayden Hopkins Logan Landsteiner
Ryleigh Quint Skyler Hill-Koenen
Destiny Reasner
Watch the Sunday Bulletin or parish website
Landon Willaert … a Journey of Faith
(sjwhf.org) for updates or changes to calendar
St. Joseph the Worker & Holy Family
Faith Formation Contact Information
Connie Wallin, Director: cwallin@sjwhf.org
Phone: 507-388-3766
Tips for teaching Faith Formation at Home …
Wednesday, October 28th
1. Make it a priority. While your children have many
lessons they need to keep up on at home during this 6:00pm at St. Joseph the Worker
crisis, do your best to keep faith formation a priority.
As part of our Faith Formation program we invite both the
You can do this by setting aside a separate time
In-Person and Home Study families to a special Family
from other lessons so that your children know that
Mass each month. It will be on the 2nd Wednesday of
learning about Jesus is a priority.
the month (except for October, due to MEA) beginning at
6:00pm. We will alternate churches each month - Oct. at
2. Set aside a space. To reinforce that faith formation
SJW, Nov. at HF and so on till April. All are welcome to
is unlike the subject areas children are studying,
come!
designate a separate space for working on religion
lessons. Add a sense of the sacred by placing a Bi- Come back to our parish community of friends to
ble, a crucifix, a candle, or some other sacred object pray for our families, our children, and our country.
in this space. COVID19 restrictions are followed at Mass,
masks and distancing.
Mon-Thurs: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
NATIONAL VOCATION AWARENESS WEEK will be celebrated in our Fri: 8:30am-12:00pm
country November 1-7, 2020. Please ask our Lord for more dedicated, holy or by appointment
priests, deacons and consecrated men and women. May they be inspired by
Jesus Christ, supported by our faith community, and respond generously to
God’s gift of a vocation.
PLEASE UPDATE YOUR INFORMAITON WITH US - During these times Office Phone………...…………………388-3766
we have been relying more and more on communicating with you via virtual
Parish Email………………...…office@sjwhf.org
options. We have found that a lot of the emails in our system are inactive. If
you have a moment, could you please verify that your registration information SJW Prayer Chain……...……...Joan: 388-5986
is correct? You can do this yourself by visiting https:// HF Prayer Chain…………..Margaret: 317-4785
winona.parishsoftfamilysuite.com/ and setting up an account or you can Email: margaretbuss@yahoo.com
submit a parishioner update form on our website sjwhf.org and we will
Calvary Cemetery………Terry Miller: 387-5784
compare the information for you. Thanks in advance!
HILLCREST HEALTH CARE WALK AROUND: Each
year St. Joe's has sponsored a Halloween party for the
residents of Hillcrest. Because of COVID-19 we are
unable to have a party this Halloween. Instead, weather Rev. Timothy T. Reker - Pastor
permitting, on Friday, October 30, at 10:00 AM we are Nicole Hermer - Director of Parish Activities
having an outdoor walk-around to greet the residents Glenn Barnette - Bookkeeper
and staff through the windows and wish them a "Happy Connie Wallin - Director of Religious Education
Halloween". Everyone is invited and encouraged to wear
a costume. We will start our walk outside the main entrance. The residents are Kathy Moldan - Office Assistant
looking forward to seeing us, and it will be sure to brighten their day! Sister Janet Wermerskirchen - Music Director
Jon Hermanson - SJW Custodial Engineer
Thank You to those who have made the switch to online giving Mike Murrain - SJW Custodian
and to those who have continued donating to the church during Ben Moldan - HF Custodian
these difficult times. Your stewardship is greatly appreciated!
Baptism - Please contact Fr. Reker in the
parish office to schedule the baptism and the
baptism preparation class.
Phone: 388-0600, Website: loyolacatholicschool.org
Adam Bemmels PreK-12 Principal Marriage - Congratulations on your engagement!
Please contact Fr. Reker at least 6 months in
Wired to the Heart update: Taking into consideration the health and safety of advance to begin preparation.
our families, volunteers, donors and potential attendees, Loyola's annual
Wired to the Heart event, originally set for mid-November will be postponed to Anointing of the Sick - If you or a family member
Saturday, February 6, 2021. We will continue to monitor the data and the is homebound or in the hospital and would like a
recommendations of health officials in regard to in-person events. The pastoral visit, please notify the office.
committee will continue our planning for this fabulous event, whether it will be
held in-person or virtually. Thank you for your continued support. Please
watch for our event updates.
Wired to the Heart silent auction: The silent auction that we have all come
to love will remain in November and will be offered as an online auction. Dennis Owen, Richard Johnson, John Allen,
Watch for details and your chance to bid on many wonderful, one of a kind Jerry Schultz, George Larson, Tom B.
items!
Employment opportunities
• Loyola will soon be offering bus service to some of our students outside of
the District 77 bus routes. We are seeking a shuttle driver for the morning
route, with the potential of adding shifts. For more information, please
contact Trudi Clements, 507-388-0606.
• Loyola is also hiring a Director of Development to support and sustainably
strengthen our Advancement Department. The Director will help assist in
our fundraising efforts, manage and train current staff, and be a key
player in our future campaign efforts. If you or someone you know is
qualified for this position, please contact Trudi Clements, 507-388-0606.
Your parish support makes all we do, learn, and celebrate at Loyola possible. Email bulletin notices to
Leading through Faith, Academic Excellence, and Service. office@sjwhf.org by Tuesday at noon.
SJW MEN’S CLUB MISSION STATEMENT:
To bring together men of all ages to grow in relationship with (SJW) Last week: Items Needed
Jesus Christ. With the direction of our Priest, encouraging each this Week: Diapers and Wipes.
other to be servant leaders in our Church.
·Soft Water
·Iron Free Water
·Taste, Odor Removal
·Rental Plans
WATER CONDITIONING ·Salt Delivery Solutions
www.drummersgardencenter.com 507-388-4877
Angela M. Schuck, DDS
Keith P. Flack, DDS
507-625-CARE (2273)
mankatodentist.com
Contact the parish office at 388-3766 to
promote your business.
Well Drilling • Septic Systems
www.seppmann.com
507-625-3400
In Loving Memory of In Loving Memory of
John Quiring
Husband, Father, Grandfather.
We love you and miss
We love and miss you, you very much.
-Your Family
In loving memory of all our family: In Loving Memory In Loving Memory of my family of my daughter,
Bill & Marie Sturm, Donny,
Kristin and husband,
Francis, Phyllis & Nathan Sohler of our wife, mother, sister, Larry Volk. We love
Love and miss you all. and dear friend. AnnaBelle & Mary Ann and miss you.
JUDY HOGAN Missing You—Peg
CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER & HOLY FAMILY PARISH
To advertise, contact Nicole at the parish office
507-388-3766 or nhermer@sjwhf.org
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