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Parish News Children’s Choir
Is your child interested in being a part of our Children's Choir for Christmas Eve
Mass? We will have practice on Sundays, December 4, 11 & 18, immediately
following the 11:00am Mass. Please bring your child to the church organ and we will practice for 45
minutes each session. Children should attend all three rehearsals. If you have any questions, please call Donna
Kavanaugh at 612-869-4985.
South Metro Chorale
This Sunday, December 4, we are pleased to welcome the SMC for their annual winter concert. We hope you can
come back to church to enjoy the concert at 3:00pm! Tickets are $12 for adults, and just $8 for seniors and students.
SMC’s mission is to achieve excellence in the performance of classical and contemporary choral music for our community.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Mass will be at 8:00am and 12:15pm for the holy day of obligation on Thursday, December 8.
Experience the Joy of Reconciliation We will have our Advent Reconciliation Service on Saturday,
December 10, at 10:00am. This consists of a prayer service, followed by an opportunity to receive the Sacrament of
Reconciliation one-on-one with a priest.
Retirement Fund for Religious Campaign
Your donation works for aging religious. “I read that roughly 95 percent of donations to the Retirement Fund for Religious
aid senior religious,” a donor writes. “That’s wonderful when we truly want our donations to work.” Your gift works for elderly religious by helping to furnish medications, nursing
care, and more. Special contribution envelopes are in the narthex. As always, all checks should be made payable to “St.
Richard’s Catholic Church” and we will remit funds to the collection. Checks made payable to any organization other
than St. Richard’s Catholic Church cannot be listed on your year-end statement from the parish.
Catholic Relief Services Grant Received Did you know your CRS Rice Bowl
contribution now helps local organizations that address hunger and/
or poverty? This is the inaugural year for the CRS Rice Bowl Local Grant
program and our parish Loaves & Fishes ministry was blessed to receive a $400 grant from the program. The grant will
help us provide meat and produce at the meals we serve each month at St. Stephen’s Church in Minneapolis.
Holiday Toy Drive is Wrapping Up
This is the last weekend of our drive for VEAP, since they need time to distribute gifts to local families before
Christmas. If you did not bring a toy or $20 gift card today, you may drop it off at the parish office on Monday morning
or bring it directly to VEAP by Friday, December 9.
Help Us Meet Our General Operating Commitments
If you have not pledged before, this message is for you: In recent years, Sunday giving has
not been sufficient to meet our operating needs. 2017 is a chance for us to turn over
a new leaf and for you to take the next step in fulling participating in our parish family!
We need you to help us move out of our deficit budgets and into a strong future
for St. Richard’s Catholic Church. Whatever your financial means, your pledge of any amount is gratefully received.
Updated Financial Reporting You may recall that the Finance Council communicated to
the parish in July that a deficit budget had been passed for the current fiscal year (July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017). A
deficit budget means that, based on projected parishioner contributions, we estimate that we will need to use about $32,000 from our savings to cover our actual General
Operating expenses. To clarify our real cash-flow position, the Finance Council has decided to change the reporting
format in the bulletin to reflect the status of the deficit budget. For the balance of the fiscal year, we will now report actual
operating income and expenses each month following our council meetings. In addition, you will see that the weekly
contribution budget that we list in each issue now includes covering the full deficit amount. Please feel free to speak with
any member of the Finance Council if you have questions.
Building Our Future
We have had a busy fall with various capital projects and we
are still going strong. Next up is the new carpeting in the
narthex and hallway, which are scheduled for the week after
Christmas. Even as we are see the fruits of indoor projects,
our Capital Projects Steering Committee is hard at work making plans for work to be done in the spring and summer,
which will include our exterior brickwork. You can always find information about our projects at www.strichards.com/
capital-campaign.
Capital Campaign Goal: $1,190,000.00
Pledges and un-pledged gifts to-date: $1,199,694.45
Thank you!
Fiscal Year to Date General Operating Summary
July—October 2016
Actual Budget
General Operations
Contribution Income $ 245,223 $ 245,112
Other income $ 53,218* $ 30,163
Expense ($284,567)** ($303,988)
Net (Deficit) $ 13,874 ($ 28,713)
* An unbudgeted one-time $19,000 bequest accounts for the greater than anticipated income this fiscal year.
**Facility operations are slightly under budget due to mild weather; there is also some delay in payment of expenses that have already been incurred and will appear in the next period.
Community News
Grieving and Loss During the Holiday Season
Loss comes in all shapes and sizes, and can be especially difficult during the holiday season. Learn about ways you can
find healing and grace for yourself or a loved one. The Pines Community (440 W 67th St. Richfield) will host this presentation
by St. Croix Hospice at 3:00pm on Thursday, December 8. The event is free, but space is limited. RSVP to 612-861-3331.
Men’s Weekend Retreat
Franciscan Retreats & Spirituality Center in Prior Lake is offering a December 9—11 weekend retreat led by Conventual Franciscan Bishop John Stowe. This is a time to
pause, reflect on the year past and hear the Spirit's prompting before the inevitable Christmas rush begins. Register by calling
952-447-2182 or at www.franciscanretreats.net/register.
What Am I Invited to Say “Yes” to This Advent? The on Saturday, December 10, 9:00am—3:00pm, the Notre
Dame Center in St. Paull will host an Advent retreat day for single women ages 18-40 with Sister Joanne Dehmer, SSND.
There is no cost, but a free-will offering will be accepted for lunch. Please RSVP by December 3 to Sister Stephanie Spandl,
SSND, via [email protected] or 651-278-4498.
St. Peter’s Senior Christmas
St. Peter’s Church (6730 Nicollet Ave S) welcomes all seniors 55 years and older, to Mass and Christmas luncheon on
Wednesday, December 14. 12:15pm Mass is followed by a hot lunch ($3) and entertainment by the Blessed Trinity
students. You are also invited to bring a wrapped item for the white elephant gift exchange. Please call Rita B at 612-866-
8834 to make reservations by Sunday, December 11.
Children’s Christmas Party
A free Children's Christmas party open to the public will be sponsored by the Marian Council of the Knights of Columbus
on Sunday, December 11, 1:00—3:00pm, in the Community Hall at 1114 American Boulevard in Bloomington. Santa and
Mrs. Claus will be present, and there will be cookies and crafts for all to enjoy!
Depression Support Coalition
St. Richard’s Catholic Church is a co-sponsor of the fall speaker series on the second Tuesday of the month, 7:00—8:30pm, at Mary Mother of the Church (3333 Cliff Road,
Burnsville). The December 13 talk will be When Dreams Don’t Come True by Barbara Rudnick, MA. Everyone is
welcome! To learn more, contact Sr. Jancy Nedumkallel at 952-890-0045 or [email protected], or go online to
www.depressionsupportcoalition.org.
Pallium Mass for Archbishop Hebda On Sunday, December 18, all people of the Archdiocese are
invited to the 2:30pm Pallium Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Paul. The Apostolic Nuncio will confer the Pallium (which was
blessed at Saint Peter’s Basilica by Pope Francis on the feast of Saints Peter and Paul on June 29) on Archbishop Hebda.
The Holidays Can Be Hard Catholic Charities has appointments readily available in St. Paul,
Burnsville and Blaine, for adults, couples and families dealing with emotional turmoil, stress, interpersonal conflict, anger, or
life changes. We accept health insurance and also have sliding fee/reduced fee plans. A Men’s Group meets every other
Tuesday from 6:00—8:00pm in St. Paul. Call 651-647-3100.
St. Nick’s Party
On Friday, December 9, all preschool-age children are invited to join us for songs, games, prizes and refreshments at this
year's St. Nick's Party, from 8:30—10:00am in the Penn Campus Gym. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The
morning will begin with a short program by Blessed Trinity preschool and kindergarten students. St. Nick will stop by and
fun games with prizes will be played in the gym. Bring a friend!
Save the Date: Las Posadas Plan to join Blessed Trinity Students on Friday, December
16, from 6:00—8:00pm at the Nicollet Campus (6720 Nicollet Ave) for this traditional Advent celebration.
School News
Blessed Trinity Catholic School Patrick O’Keefe Principal www.btcsmn.org
Penn Ave Campus Preschool—Grade 3 612-866-6906 Nicollet Ave Campus Grade 4—8 612-869-5200
Three Parish Communities—ONE Spirit!
Readings: Week of December 4
Second Sunday of Advent: Is 11:1-10/Ps 72/Rom 15:4-9/Mt 3:1-12
Monday: Is 35:1-10/Ps 85/Lk 5:17-26
Tuesday: Is 40:1-11/Ps 96/Mt 18:12-14
Wednesday: Is 40:25-31/Ps 103/Mt 11:28-30
Thursday: Gn 3:9-15, 20/Ps 98/Eph 1:3-12/Lk 1:26-38
Friday: Is 48:17-19/Ps 1/Mt 11:16-19
Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11/Ps 80/Mt 17:9a, 10-13
Third Sunday of Advent:
Is 35:1-6a, 10/Ps 146/Jas 5:7-10/Mt 11:2-11
Prayer Request St. Richard's Catholic Church prayer network consists of
many parishioners who pray daily for the needs and concerns
of our community. We also offer prayers of thanksgiving.
Please print clearly. _________________________________________________
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Drop your request in the collection basket or send it to the parish office. Copies of the Prayer Network are available in the wall rack in the Community Room. We can only print last names of prayer recipients if requester is identified as an authorized family member.
Parish Office Monday—Thursday: 8:30am—4:30pm; Friday: 8:30—12:00pm
Phone: 612-869-2426 (including pastoral emergencies)
www.strichards.com
Parish Staff
Fr. Mark Pavlik Pastor Ext 110 [email protected]
Nicole Adams Blume Office Manager, Bookkeeper Ext 100 [email protected]
Isidro Cardoso Maintenance Ext 109 [email protected]
Thomas Flood Facilities Manager Ext 109 [email protected]
Beth Gaetz Administrative Assistant habla Español
Ext 101 [email protected]
Donna Kavanaugh Handbell & Children’s Choir Director [email protected]
Jolaine Liupakka Director of Pastoral Care
Ext 113 [email protected]
Cindy Nedved Director of Liturgy & Hospitality
Ext 112 [email protected]
Susie Osacho Director of Faith Formation Ext 120 [email protected]
Sheryl Rose Parish Administrator Ext 111 [email protected]
Bob Schnell Deacon [email protected]
Betsy Sullivan Director of Music Ext 114 [email protected]
Sacramental Information
Sacrament of Reconciliation—Saturday 4:00pm—4:30pm or
by appointment.
Sacrament of Baptism—Parents should first review the
information on our website and then contact Beth Gaetz.
First Eucharist/Confirmation—Contact Susie Osacho in the
parish office to register for Faith Formation.
Marriage—Engaged couples should contact Fr. Mark Pavlik at
least six months in advance of desired wedding date.
Sacrament of Anointing—Twice annually; emergencies by appt.
Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist for Adults (RCIA)—Contact Susie Osacho in the Faith Formation office.
Richfield Catholic Parishes
St. Richard (7540 Penn Ave S) 612-869-2426 Saturday 5:00pm Mass Sunday 9:00am & 11:00am Mass
Monday & Tuesday 8:00am Morning Prayer & Communion Wednesday 12:15pm Mass
Thursday & Friday 8:00am Mass
St. Peter (6730 Nicollet Ave) 612-866-5089 Saturday 4:30pm Mass
Sunday 9:00am & 11:00am Mass Mon—Sat 8:00am Mass
Assumption (305 E 77th St) 612-866-5019 Saturday 4:00pm Mass in English Sunday 9:00am Mass in English
11:00am, 1:00pm, 6:00pm Misa en Español
Daily Mass Intentions
Sat, Dec 3 5:00pm……………….…...……John Walker†
Sun, Dec 4 9:00am………………..Mary & Stephen Kain†
11:00am...………………...……For the Parish
Wed, Dec 7 12:15pm..…….………….….Andrea DeMont
Thurs, Dec 8 8:00am……………….…James L Davenport†
12:15pm...………………...……For the Parish
Fri, Dec 9 8:00am………...….……Michael Wesenberg†
Sat, Dec 10 5:00pm……………….…….…...Jim Wilmot†
Sun, Dec 11 9:00am…………………...Florence Nedved†
11:00am...………………...……For the Parish
General Operating Support: Week of November 27
Weekend Mass Attendance: 720
Contribution Envelopes: 163
Weekly Budgeted Giving $ 11,537
Actual Giving $ 10,279
($ 1,258)
Fiscal Year July 1, 2016—June 30, 2017
YTD Budgeted Giving $ 302,181 Last Year YTD $298,936
YTD Actual Giving $ 305,230 Previous YTD $292,608
$ 3,049
2017 General Operating pledges to-date: 326
Last year pledges at this date: 430
Sunday, December 4Sunday, December 4Sunday, December 4 Second Sunday of Advent
7:30am RENEW Scripture Study—Small Conference Room
9:00am Mass—Church
9:15am Grade 1-8 Faith Formation—Community Room
10:00am Coffee Shop—Social Hall
10:00am Book Club—Community Room
11:00am Mass & CLW—Church
11:00am Pre-K & Kindergarten Faith Formation—Room 9
12:00pm Children’s Christmas Choir Rehearsal—Church
3:00pm South Metro Chorale Concert—Church
3:30pm Confirmation Class—Community Room
Monday, December 5Monday, December 5Monday, December 5 8:00am Liturgy of the Word & Communion—Chapel
5:30pm Girl Scouts—Education Wing
6:00pm Boy Scout PLC Meeting—Small Conference Room
Tuesday, December 6 Tuesday, December 6 Tuesday, December 6
8:00am Morning Prayer & Communion—Chapel
7:00pm Choir Rehearsal—Church
Wednesday, December 7Wednesday, December 7Wednesday, December 7
11:00am Lectionary Scripture Study—Small Conference Rm
12:15pm Mass—Chapel
Thursday, December 8Thursday, December 8Thursday, December 8 Immaculate Conception of Mary
8:00am Holy Day Mass—Church
12:15pm Holy Day Mass—Church
5:15pm Handbell Choir Rehearsal—Church
6:00pm Community of Sant’Egidio Evening Prayer—Chapel
Friday, December 9Friday, December 9Friday, December 9
8:00am Mass—Chapel
4:45pm RCIA (families)—Community Room
Saturday, December 10Saturday, December 10Saturday, December 10
10:00am Advent Reconciliation Service—Church
3:30pm RCIA (adults)—Community Room
4:00pm Reconciliation—Chapel
5:00pm Mass—Church
Sunday, December 11Sunday, December 11Sunday, December 11 Third Sunday of Advent
7:30am RENEW Scripture Study—Small Conference Room
9:00am Mass with Handbell Choir—Church
9:15am Grade 1-8 Faith Formation—Community Room
11:00am Mass & CLW with Handbell Choir—Church
11:00am Pre-K & Kindergarten Faith Formation—Room 9
12:00pm “The Nations Await Their Savior”—Social Hall
12:00pm Children’s Christmas Choir Rehearsal—Church
3:30pm Confirmation Class—Community Room
4:00pm St. Alphonsa Syro-Malabar Catholic Mass—Church
Christmas Environment Memorials
To make a gift in memory of or in honor of a loved one, please use the envelope enclosed with this bulletin.
