Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 24, 2017

Father Jeffrey Horejsi Pastor

Residence: 426-7125

Sister Mary Ann Kuhn Parish Minister

Residence: 834-6461

Kellie SlootArea Religious Ed CoordinatorOffice Hours: Wed. 10am – 1pm

426-7742yesterdayskitchen@gmail.com

Deacon Roger OsborneResidence: 647-5894

Diocese Website:www.dnu.org

Danette PolzinSecretary– 426-7739

E mail - ffgw@centurytel.net

AFC Office Hours: Please call 426-7739 AFC Website: www.allsaintsafc.org

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COORDINATORS Sacred Heart – Amy Koupal 507-276-9222 St. Willibrord - Genny Neyers 507-834-6659 St. Andrew - Karen Guggisberg 507-426-7348 St. Francis - Kellie Sloot 320-583-6755

National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453

MARRIAGE PREPARATION: Please contact Fr. Jeff at least six months ahead of time to plan and prepare for your wedding. No wedding date is final until approved by Fr. Jeff.

BAPTISMS: Please make arrangements for attending a baptism session with Sister Mary Ann anywhere from one to two months prior to the date of the baptism of a child.

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of New Ulm:

1-866-670-5163.(Confidential Counseling Services and

Referral Information)

LITURGY SCHEDULE: In case of a funeral a regular scheduled morning Mass will be canceled that day.Monday, September 25 NO MASSTuesday, September 26 NO MASS Wednesday, September 27 8:30 AM Gibbon +Sp. Int. for LSThursday, September 28 8:30 AM Fairfax +Leroy Schroedl

10:15 AM Franklin Nursing Home +Rollie McGrawFriday, September 29 9:30 AM Winthrop Health Care +Kenny ForstnerSaturday, September 30 4:30 PM Reconciliation prior to Mass in Winthrop

5:00 PM Winthrop People of the All Saints Area Faith Community6:45 PM Fairfax +Len & Regina Jandl

Sunday, October 1 8:00 AM Franklin +Joan Fox9:45 AM Gibbon +Frank Klement

Area Faith Community † † † Sacred Heart

Franklin, MN St. Francis de Sales

Winthrop, MNSt. Willibrord's

Gibbon, MN St. Andrew's

Fairfax, MN

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PASTOR’S NOTES: In Jesus’ parable, he says that the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who hires laborers at different times of the day. He gives them the same compensation, not because they deserved it, but because he was generous. No one is more generous than God. If God wants to open the kingdom to one who repents at the end of a wicked life, we are to rejoice that we will have one more companion in heaven.

Thanks for your generosity to the second collection for those hit by Hurricane Harvey this weekend. We will take a second collection

Readings for the Week of September 24, 2017Sunday: Is 55:6-9/Ps 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18/

Phil 1:20c-24, 27a/Mt 20:1-16a

Monday: Ezr 1:1-6/Ps 126:1b-6/Lk 8:16-18

Tuesday: Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20/Ps 122:1-5/Lk 8:19-21

Wednesday: Ezr 9:5-9/Tb 13:2-4befghn, 7-8/Lk 9:1-6

Thursday: Hg 1:1-8/Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b/Lk 9:7-9

Friday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a/Ps 138:1-5/Jn 1:47-51

Saturday: Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a/Jr 31:10-12ab, 13/Lk 9:43b-45

Next Sunday: Ez 18:25-28/Ps 25:4-9/Phil 2:1-11 or 2:1-5/Mt 21:28-32

Reflection Questions for the Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary TimeWhen have you received great, undeserved generosity? Where/with whom are you challenged to greater generosity?How will I stop acting like a self-appointed judge of “latecomers” and begin serving as a member of God’s welcome wagon?

AREA PARISH

AREA PARISH BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIESSept 20 Barb PagelSept 22 John SlootSept 23 Donovan & Susan Steele AnnivSept 24 Celeste Witucki, Barbara Dietl, Judy MarozikSorry the above birthdays got missed in last week’s bulletinSept 25 Rylie Joehnck, Lance & Petrea Miketey Anniv., Sept 26 Donald Forst Sept 27 Janet Evenson, Vincent Ewers, Jr., Lisa Borth, Susan Schweiss, Harold HolickySept 28 GennyNeyers, Michael & Fran Meyer Anniv. Sept 29 Julie Serbus, Tina Weber, George & Mary Peichel Anniv., Jason Portner, John Regner, Nick &

Megan Hoffmann Anniv.Sept 30 Ann Southworth, Alexis Rettig, Jay & Sandy Howe Anniv., Jerry Pelzel, Sandra

LanghoffOct 1 Darla Stark, Brooke Howe, Jesse & Maria Forstner Anniv, LaVonne Forbrook, Mary Eckstein,

Dave & Rondee Nosbush Anniv., Elyiana Hellendrung, Pat & Yvonne O’Brein Anniv

BEATIFICATION OF FR. STAN ROTHER: Father Stanley Rother, the Oklahoma-born martyr who served as a priest in Guatemala, was beatified in Oklahoma City this past Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. The beatification announcement was made by the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City on March 13. Fr. Rother was a priest of the archdiocese. The beatification Mass will take place at 10 a.m. at the Cox Convention Center. In December 2016, Pope Francis officially acknowledged Fr. Rother’s martyrdom, making him the first recognized martyr to have been born in the United States. For more information go online and search for “Beatification of Fr. Stanley Rother”.

SSND CRAFT FAIR: Please join the School Sisters of Notre Dame at their annual craft fair. The craft fair features baked goods, jams and jellies, garage sale, ceramics, crafts, woodcarving studio and plants. Breakfast, lunch and dessert will be available. Food booths are sponsored by St. Joseph 552, Catholic Order of Foresters Matching Program. Proceeds will benefit health care and retirement of our sisters. Come, have fun and meet lots of Sisters!

Saturday, October 14, 2016, 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.170 Good Counsel Drive, Mankato

For additional formation please note brochure in each church.

KNOW A SAINT: St. Matthew (Sept. 21) Little is known about St. Matthew, except that he was the son of Alpheus, and he was likely born in Galilee. He worked as a tax collector, which was a hated profession during the time of Christ. According to the Gospel, Matthew was working at a collection booth in Capernaum when Christ came to him and asked, "Follow me." With this simple call, Matthew became a disciple of Christ. From Matthew we know of the many doings of Christ and the message Christ spread of salvation for all people who come to God through Him. The Gospel account of Matthew tells the same story as that found in the other three Gospels, so scholars are certain of its authenticity. His book is the first of the four Gospels in the New Testament. Many years following the death of Christ, around 41 and 50 AD, Matthew wrote his gospel account. He wrote the book in Aramaic in the hope that his account would convince his fellow people that Jesus was the Messiah and that His kingdom had been fulfilled in a spiritual way. It was an important message at a time when almost everyone was expecting the return of a militant messiah brandishing a sword. It is thought he departed for other lands to escape persecution sometime after 42 AD. According to various legends he fled to Parthia and Persia, or Ethiopia. Nothing is recorded of Matthew's passing. We do not know how he died, if his death was natural or if he was martyred. Matthew is often depicted with one of the four living creatures of Revelation 4:7, which reads, "The first living creature was like a lion, the second like a bull, the third living creature had a human face, and the fourth living creature was like a flying eagle." Matthew was a tax collector and is therefore the patron saint of bankers. The Church established St. Matthew's feast day as September 21.

SSND NOFEST OCTOBERFEST 2017: Thanks to all who supported SSND through this fundraiser. Any donation needs to be in Mankato by Sept. 28. May there be some lucky winners during the monthly drawings of October.

PASTOR’S NOTES: In Jesus’ parable, he says that the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who hires laborers at different times of the day. He gives them the same compensation, not because they deserved it, but because he was generous. No one is more generous than God. If God wants to open the kingdom to one who repents at the end of a wicked life, we are to rejoice that we will have one more companion in heaven.

Thanks for your generosity to the second collection for those hit by Hurricane Harvey this weekend. We will take a second collection

Please Remember in

PrayerHelen Hinton

St. Francis de Sales

Frank ZieglerSt. Andrew’s

Yvonne O’BrienSt. Francis de Sales

Clarence SchroedlSt. Andrew’s

Mike PalmerSt. Andrew’s

Leyla AhlbrechtSt. Willibrord’s

Ordell GrosamSt. Andrew’s

Casey O’BrienSt. Francis de Sales

Francis SchweissSt. Andrew’s

Randy ZollnerSt. Francis de Sales

Orren RathkeSt. Francis de Sales

Paula Wittgraf

EUCHARISTIC HOLY HOUR–Sunday, October 1st at St. Willibrord’s from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Holy Hour will include praying the Rosary, scripture readings, prayer and time for silent meditation before the Blessed Sacrament. Everyone welcome!

5th Annual Friends of San Lucas Gala. Saturday, October 28th from 6-9 p.m. at Verizon Center, Mankato. Dinner, silent live auctions and an update on all the good work happening at the Mission in San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala. Tickets and sponsorships available at sanlucasmission.org. CCW Celebrates “Respect Life Month”!

October is “Respect Life Month”, and Next Sunday, October 1st is “Respect Life Sunday”.   “We are called to show mercy, because mercy has first been shown to us”, is Pope Francis’ call to us to care for and respect God’s precious gift of all human life – from conception to natural death.   During October especially, let us offer prayers and fasting for an end to abortion, and take a stand to let our voices be heard in opposition to abortion, assisted suicide, and euthanasia.   God is on the move in the prolife movement!   This fall 40 Days for Life, a peaceful movement dedicated to prayerful witness outside of abortion facilities, will again be launching their campaign, in an effort to unite Christians in this time of crisis in our country, holding 40 Days for Life vigils all across the nation and around

the world, from September 27th to November 5th.  We are invited to participate in the local campaign held in Mankato, MN.   Volunteers who are able to sacrifice time to this lifesaving cause, please do so!  You are God’s hands and feet!  Visit www.40daysforlife.com/mankato to get involved, come to events, and most importantly, sign up for a time to come and pray!    Our Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (CCW) strongly supports this campaign.   You may participate by daily prayers for life, praying the rosary, fasting (giving up something of your choice), or by joining in the peaceful, prayerful presence at abortion facilities and Planned Parenthood clinics (the nation’s largest abortion provider).  A group from Gibbon will be traveling to Mankato to participate in the prayer campaign there on  Thursday , October 5th, leaving from St. Willibrord’s at 9 a.m. .   Anyone is welcome to ride along – please contact Berny Berger, St. Willibrord’s CCW president, if you can join us!    (507-834-6321)

The Church of the Japanese Martyrs in Leavenworth is having a Catholic United Financial Matching Grant Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, October 1st, 2017 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 $7:00 for adults; $5.00 for ages 6-12; $1.50 for preschool.

The Church of the Holy Family in Silver Lake invites you to their annual Fall Bazaar on Sunday, October 1.  There will be a Polka Mass at 10:00 a.m., a pork chop and bologna dinner, kids games and pumpkin decorating, and bingo, pull tabs, refreshments and a huge country store under the tent.  Take outs are available.  We hope to see you there!

RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONANNOUNCEMENTS

We will not be having the Calendar Raffle this year. Please watch for and help support the various other youth fundraiser activities that will be taking place. MARK YOUR CALENDARS!  NCYC Fundraising Vendor/Craft Event October 21st, 2-7pm.

OUR WEEKLY OFFERING PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY: Please continue to pray for the following military personnel who are members of our parish families and are serving full time or active duty in the military: SFC William R. Schmidt, SSG Jeff Ziegler, Kyler J. Rieke, Ryan E Lawrenz, SGT, Sgt. Chris Levinske, Amber Lindberg, Captain Martha Serbus, Stg Kenneth Coleman, SFC Timothy R. Green, Spc Adam Nosbush, Major Steven Weber and Jackie Rieke.

WE WERE GIVEN

THIS CREATION FROM GOD.

Recycle… Reuse…

Reduce… Renew…

Laudato Si ( Praise be to You)

Integral Ecology – Chapter 4

“Cultural Ecology”

There is need to respect the rights of peoples and cultures, and to appreciate that the development of a social group presupposes a historical process which takes place within a cultural context. #144

-How do you respect the generations that came before you?-How do you provide for those who will come after you?

FX WN GB FRAdult 1,129.00 1,045.00 1,093.00 365.00Loose Plate 59.00 39.00 70.00 122.00Student 2.00Votive Offering 47.95Catholic University 20.00Hurricane 100.00AssumptionBuilding Fund/MaintenanceTotal $1,355.95 $1,084.00 $1,163.00 $489.00

SACRED HEART – FRANKLINSunday, October 1st-8:00a.m.Lector: Tim Sullivan Dist: Jim Koupal, Lori Hacker, Jane Sullivan Servers: Lydia Sullivan, Shyann Koupal Cross: Tommy Ochs Ushers: Vic Serbus, Jeff Distad Gifts: Pat & Jan SerbusSunday, October 8th-8:00a.m.Lector: Sheila Robinson Dist: Karen Fox, Linda Harmoning, Angela Sandgren Servers: Megan Sandgren, Emma Sullivan Cross: Addison Ushers: Jolynn Sullivan, Amy Koupal Gifts: Alice Goetz, Jane Distad, Katie Madsen, Jane SullivanSunday, October 15th-8:00a.m.Lector: Katie Madsen Dist: Katie Madsen, Patti Scharfencamp, Deacon Roger Servers: Roz & Hunter Madsen Cross: Lauryn Menk Ushers: Tim Sullivan, Joel Harmoning Gifts: Vic & Connie Serbus

This week’s winner of $100.00 is Marilyn Wendinger of Fairfax.Last week’s winner of $250.00 is Cindy Kokesch of Franklin.

CCW NEWS: Sunday, October 8 is CCW Sunday.... We will be having coffee and rolls to honor our CCW members after church .... Meeting to follow.... Everyone welcome to come.

Thank you to Cecilia, Alice Martha and Jane for going to the Region 5 fall gathering. Our Region 5 President Donna did a marvelous job.

Thank-you everyone who attended, donated bars and worked at our church supper. It was great to see you there!

ST. WILLIBRORD’S – GIBBONSunday, October 1st - 9:45 AMLector: Melvin Neyers, Alan Neyers Dist: Geneva Klover, Genny Neyers, Grace Rubischko Servers: Brianna Roche, Kaitlyn & Kylie Unger Ushers: Mike Hartman, Dean Schreiner, Mike Willegal Gifts: Chris & Christina NachreinerSunday, October 8th -9:45 AMLector: Amy Weber, Jerome Peterson Dist: Deacon Roger, Mavis Lindmeyer, Dawn Hoffmann Servers: Alexandra Kretsch, Megan & Makenna Helget Ushers: Mike Hartman, Dean Schreiner, Mike Willegal Gifts: Dennis & Rita NauSunday, October 15th-9:45 AMLector: Chuck & Ann Southworth Dist: Connie Tautges, Charlene Forst, Rose Forst Servers: Wyatt, Madison, Anden Hoffmann Ushers: Mike Hartman, Dean Schreiner, Mike Willegal Gifts: Randy & Linda Olson

LITURGY COMMITTEE: We are still looking for someone to come forth to serve on the Liturgy Committee. Please contact Jeannine Grosam or Sister Mary Ann with any questions you may have or if you are willing to serve on the committee. It’s important to have your parish represented on the committee.

PRESENTATION ON RECENT TRIP TO FATIMA/LOURDES will be given after Mass on Sunday, October 8th, and anyone interested is invited to attend – Coffee and rolls will be served.  It will be followed by a short CCW meeting for women of the parish (approximately ½ hour meeting).   CCW agenda items to be discussed will be special projects, and needs/future ideas for use of funds.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU to the waitresses, waiters, table setters, and those that poured milk and filled ice carafes. GREAT JOB! Your service to our church dinner and staying until the very end is so appreciated. We hope all you good workers can return next year! Ron Bastian and Kathy Bruns, chairpersons

We are looking for donations for “Raffle of the Day” Buckets. Suggestions can be dolls/toys/books/games/puzzles/lego’s for both girl and boy. Youth suggestions may be electronic items and with the higher cost, it could to be shared by more than one person.  WII, tablets, Tracfones, Fit Bits. for them. How about I-Tunes gift card, Amazon gift cards.  Home Décor items, holiday décor as well as sofa throws, youth fleece throws, themed gift baskets.  For men, hand tools, grilling tools and other accessories for the grill. Gift cards from Home Depot or Lowes. Please consider donating an item for this event. Please contact Betty Schreiner’s cell # 320-583-7254

A great big thank you goes out to all on the meatball team.  We had 100% turnout plus fantastic volunteers including Pete who traveled many miles to help us.  The rolling was done in record time this year. Your hard work is really appreciated.  We also want to thank Dave and Terry Theis who generously donated the pork. 

Thanks to all who helped with the Fall Festival and Dinner to raise funds for the parish. Fr. Jeff

ST. FRANCIS DE SALES – WINTHROPSaturday, September 30th – 5:00 PMLector: Mike Burns Dist: Pete & Marianne Machaiek, Che May Servers: Miah Busse, Ivan Rangel Gifts: Brent & Wendy Lang Family Ushers: Lois Simmons, Gary Wassale, Andrew Schmidt, Jean GroehlerSaturday, October 7th – 5:00 PMLector: Mary Nelson Dist: Lyle & Shari Muth, Connie Portner Servers: Brynn Busse, Lali Rangel, Gifts: Gary & Vickie Neid, Ushers: Phil & Julie Dummer, Harry & Kellie Sloot

Saturday, October 14th– 5:00 PMLector: Pete Machaiek Dist: Mary Renner, Dave & Lorie Schauer Servers: Carter Burns, Logan Felska Gifts: Barb Pagel, Jan Schwecke Ushers: Phil & Julie Dummer, Harry & Kellie Sloot

Thanks to all who helped with the Pork Chop Dinner and Raffle to raise funds for the parish. Fr. Jeff

St. Francis de Sales 75 th Anniversary : Letters to current St. Francis parishioners were mailed last week. Please, take time to sign up to help on a committee! (Sign-up sheets are hanging in hall across from the coat rack.) Invitations will soon be sent to former priests. As a parish, it will be our task to contact former parishioners about our celebration, as it would be impossible to send out invitations to all former parishioners. Meal Tickets will also be for sale soon! We will be promoting the celebration in a variety of ways including the newspaper, information to community churches, facebook, The Prairie Catholic, etc., but word of the mouth and personal invitation is always the best! Individual Committees should be meeting and began working out their tasks! Plan to come to the Hot Dish Supper after the 5:00 pm Mass at St. Francis on Saturday October 7th, 2017, for an update of the various committees! Questions: Call Pam Osborne 320-583-5206.

WANTED: Historical Items/Photos for 75 th Anniversary : PLEASE look through your photographs, especially if you have any older ones, for any photos of past confirmations, baptisms, weddings, photos of past priests/parishioners, parish celebrations, church buildings, etc. If you have a photo to share, please label the back with the name of the event, people in photo, date/year if known, and with your name, so the photo can be returned to you. Put your photo in an envelope labeled “Historical Photo, Please give to Dave/Lori Schauer or Pam Osborne,” and put it in the collection basket. Other historical memorabilia is also welcome, such as old newspaper articles, old church programs or worship aids, or any other item you would like to share. All items will be returned to you, so please label item in some way, unless you do not wish it returned. Time will go fast, so don’t delay too long!

ST. ANDREW’S – FAIRFAXSaturday, September 30th -6:45 PM Lector: Agnes Keicker Commentator: Pat Buboltz Dist: Paul Simonsen, Ralph & Jean Fairchild Servers: Allen & Julia Schweiss, Isabelle Vos Ushers: Dave Busch, LeAnder Nachreiner, Dennis Domeier, Richard Frank Gifts: Manuel & Maria Munoz Visit the Sick: Sandy HellendrungSaturday, October 7th -6:45 PM Lector: Carter Nachreiner Commentator: Jolene Palmer Dist: Leroy Schweiss, Richard Frank, Brian Wortz Servers: Emily Liebl, William Bastian, Litzy Davila Ushers: Francis Schweiss, Gene Nachreiner, Dave Borth, Randy Boehm Gifts: Joe & Mary Nachreiner Visit the Sick: Chuck Marlow

Saturday, October 14th-6:45 PMLector: Mike Beranek Commentator: Jody Busch Dist: Agnes Wendinger, Desiree Ziegler, Myron Schweiss Servers: Jaedan Nachreiner, Maddy Nachreiner, Tristian Krueger Ushers: Kevin Schweiss, John Palmer, Paul Simonsen, Mark Huiras Gifts: Curtis & Lisa Nachreiner Visit the Sick: Jean Fairchild

ST. ANN’S FUNERAL GROUP 6: Cindy Schweiss, Francis Turtle

We need catechists for 4th and 9th grades. Please call Karen Guggisberg if you’re able to help. 507-426-7348

CCW: St Andrews Fall Bazaar Committee: Rita Firle, Mary Weldy, Mary Peichel, Mary Blees, Lucinda Winch, Alissa Buboltz and Lisa Nachreiner

FALL BAZAAR!! Time to plan for Saturday, November 4th. You will be called by one of the following chair people:

Dining Room – Lisa Nachreiner 507-276-7929Table Décor/Kitchen – Rita Firle – 507-276-7601Dining Room – Mary Bless 507-327-8064 or 507-426-7926Kitchen – Lucinda Winch 507-381-7403Raffle Treasure – Alissa Buboltz 507-276-4931Crafts – Mary Weldy 507-217-3555Bake Sale – Mary Piechel 507-766-1915

Please keep us in mind when you harvest your gardens. We will need potatoes, carrots & onions for soups, desserts, crafts & bake sale items. If you do not work or donate you will be asked to mail $30.00 to Lisa Nachreiner 61535 Cty Rd 27 Fairfax MN