Church of St. Albert — 2021 Stewardship Renewal Handbook

WELCOMING CHRIST 2021 Renewal Brochure

CHURCH of ST. ALBERT

HOSPITALITY: Welcoming Christ

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ospitality — being friendly and welcoming — is one of the foremost hallmarks of a stewardship parish. One of the simplest ways that we can show others the love of God is by helping them feel wanted, valuable and welcome. At the Church of St. Albert, we want our members to feel like they belong to a friendly community, so that they can become engaged in the life of the Church. In keeping with this goal, our theme for this year’s Stewardship Renewal is “Welcoming Christ.”

As Scripture tells us in the Gospel of Matthew, when we help or serve others who are less fortunate than us, we are loving Christ Himself. When we take an extra moment to smile at someone, or bring them dinner during a rough time, we are telling that person that they are “good,” and that we love and appreciate them as fellow children of God. This year, during our Stewardship Renewal, take a minute to reexamine yourself. Do you spend time in daily prayer? Can you make a concrete effort to help another person — be it a longtime friend or a new parishioner — feel wanted and appreciated? Will you give of your finances, one of your most valuable commodities, so that God can bless you and others?

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“And the king will say to them in reply, ‘Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.’” — Matthew 25:40

STEWARDSHIP OF TIME

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Spending Time With God In Prayer

e, as a community of faith, must remember that we cannot give what we do not have. In order for us to welcome others into the life of the Church, we first need to make sure that our spiritual lives are properly in order. To become a more prayerful person, take inventory of how you spend the 168 hours in the week. Are you taking time to talk to God in prayer, to speak with Him as you would a friend? Are you seeking His truth through reading the Scriptures? Will you make Him first on your priority list so that you are able to give to others from the graces He has given you?

COMMUNITY PRAYER The Mass is the highest prayer of the Church, and should also be the high point of our week. Consider making it your top priority to never miss a Sunday liturgy.

PERSONAL PRAYER Each person needs to spend time with God oneon-one. A daily heart-to-heart conversation with Christ is the key to personal spiritual growth. Pope Francis encourages Catholics to spend 10 minutes each day in prayerful reflection. In addition, resources for prayer can be found at usccb.org/ bible/readings or on Catholic phone and tablet apps, such as iBreviary, Magnificat or Divine Office.

FAMILY PRAYER “The family that prays together stays together.� Choose times each day to pray with your spouse and children: bedtime prayers, a Scripture verse at mealtimes, or a decade of the Rosary on the way to school or work.

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STEWARDSHIP OF TALENT

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Serving In Ministry

ollowing the example Christ set for us, we strive to offer ourselves in service to others. Every day, we have the choice to serve or to sit back; to get involved or be self-involved. This year, is God calling you to do more for others through service? As the pages of this book attest, there are dozens of opportunities throughout the year to serve others, educate our children, reach out to the needy, and much more. Your participation is welcome. Let’s work together to build a welcoming community as we serve God and one another.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Our children learn about God and prepare for the sacraments, thanks to the hard work of our Religious Education catechists. Will you use your gifts to help our young people grow in their relationship with Christ?

PARISH LIFE Our parish has a lot of ministries and means by which you can serve others, from ushering to cooking to community outreach. What means of service inspire you the most? Where is your conscience stirring, inviting you to get involved in our parish ministries to serve God and His people?

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STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

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Generous Financial Support

hristian discipleship requires that we put Christ first in every aspect of our lives, including our finances. Are you grateful to God that you are employed? Do you recognize the blessings the Lord has bestowed on you financially? How will you commit to giving back to the Lord a portion of your income? As you discern the amount of your gift, remember that God calls us to give from our “first fruits,” not from our leftovers. Ask for the grace to put God first in your finances.

At St. Albert, we give to God according to the scriptural “tithe”, which literally means 10% of one’s harvest or income. Each family is encouraged to break up the tithe as follows:

5% to God through the parish offertory 1% to the Catholic Services Appeal 4% to other charitable causes

If you’re unable to give the full biblical tithe right now, assess what percentage you can give, and then move up by 1% or 2% increments each year until you can reach the full 10%.

Guide for Giving 5%:

Annual income $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $50,000 $70,000 $100,000 $150,000

5% Weekly Gift $10 $19 $29 $48 $67 $96 $144

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MINISTRY CATALOG

ALTAR SERVERS

up by entering your name in the Gift Bearer book located in the narthex of the church or you may talk to an Usher about bringing up the gifts for the Mass you are attending.

Contact: Lois Roden — 763-497-3862, billloisroden@yahoo.com

Altar Servers are on the front lines! Anyone in fourth grade or older is welcome to be an Altar Server to help the priest at Mass, assisting him by holding the Sacramentary book when needed, holding a candle during the reading of the Gospel, preparing the altar for the Eucharistic Celebration, and processing in and out with either the processional cross or a candle.

Contact: Roman Perrault — 763-213-7391, romanperrault@gmail.com

Greeters welcome people as they enter the church. They answer visitor questions and help open the doors for those who may need help. They seek out people to bring up gifts if no one has signed-up to do so. They also help Ushers distribute bulletins at the end of Mass.

Contact: Chris Heuring — 763-497-3662, ch5020@yahoo.com

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION (EMHC)

HOLY COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES There will be Training Sessions for each of the Liturgical Ministries.

This person has a great love and respect for the Holy Eucharist! It is such an important designation that all who help this ministry are commissioned with special prayers and a blessing. At Mass the EMHC comes forward at the “Lamb of God” to receive Holy Communion, and then distributes Holy Communion to the congregation. Once per month Holy Communion is distributed under Host and Precious Blood and therefore EMHCs are also trained to distribute both.

This person may be scheduled for daily or weekend Mass or as a Homebound Distributor.

Contact: Chris Heuring — 763-497-3662, ch5020@yahoo.com (winter months); Hank & Nancy Lehn — 763-295-6629, lehnfin@gmail.com (remaining months)

GIFT BEARERS Gift Bearers actively participate in the celebration of the Mass by presenting the gifts of Bread and Wine at the altar.

It requires no special skills, but it is a significant part of the Mass. You may sign-

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GREETERS

Homebound Distributors are scheduled to visit the sick and the homebound of the parish on the weekends they are assigned.

They are given a pyx to hold the Holy Eucharist as they bring it to the homebound.

They may be Homebound Distributors only or they may also distribute the Holy Eucharist at the weekend or daily Mass.

Contact: Sharon Berning — 763-497-2454, sharon.berning@gmail.com

HOSPITALITY FOLLOWING MASS Hospitality volunteers are needed to organize and serve snacks and beverages on occasion throughout the year. Examples would be Muffins with Moms in May, Donuts with Dad in June, Priesthood Sunday in October, etc.

Contact: Pam Lindenfelser — 612-239-0215, rlindenfelser@tds.net

LINEN CARE Linen Care volunteers would be responsible for laundering and pressing the altar linens used at all Masses.

Contact: Linda Richter — 763-497-2065, lhrichter@live.com

LITURGY OF THE WORD FOR CHILDREN ASSISTANT Volunteers (adults and youth 6th grade and up) assist during the 9:00 a.m. Mass by leading the children ages 3-6 to their meeting area. Assistants also help with age appropriate lessons for the Sunday Mass readings.

Contact: Jean Wold — 763-497-3782, stalbertmnfaithformation@gmail.com

MASS COORDINATOR (MC) NEW AND GREATLY NEEDED! The MC is an observant person. They will need to be present one-half hour before Mass begins and most likely be in the narthex before Mass to ensure that all Liturgical Ministry volunteers have signed-in. If at 10 minutes before Mass there are volunteers missing, the MC would find replacement volunteers from parishioners in the pews.

Contact: Lois Roden — 763-497-3862, billloisroden@yahoo.com

MUSIC MINISTRY (MUSICIAN OR CHOIR) Sing Praise to the Lord! Consider helping out at Mass with your musical talent as either a musician, cantor, or singer.

Contact: Mary Lou Kolles — 763-497-2497, stalbertmnmusic@gmail.com

READERS (WEEKEND OR DAILY MASS)

the greeting before Mass, process in with the Book of Gospels at the beginning of Mass and read the announcements at the end of Mass.

Contact: Lori Valerius — 763-497-4256, gmavalerius@gmail.com (weekend); Lois Roden — 763-497-3862, billloisroden@yahoo.com (daily)

ROSARY LEADERS Rosary Leaders are people who have a clear voice and are willing to lead people gathered in church to pray the Rosary. The Rosary is prayed one-half hour before the weekend Masses and immediately following daily Mass.

Contact: Marilyn Demars — 763-497-2054, otsegomld39@gmail.com

SACRED ARTS AND ENVIRONMENT Watering Plants and Seasonal Decor Coordinators are needed for preparing the liturgical space to compliment the liturgical seasons and to provide a prayerful atmosphere. If you have art and decorating skills, are good with details, and have a basic understanding of the liturgical year, this ministry is for you!

Contact: Greg Gacioch — 763-497-2474, greggstalbert@gmail.com

SACRISTANS (WEEKEND OR DAILY MASS) The Sacristan is a behind the scenes person who prepares the liturgical items necessary for Mass, including the chalice, ciboriums, cruets, water bowl, linens, etc.

Contact: Karen Barthel — 763-497-2987, tkbarthel89@gmail.com

The reader is a person who is able to read in front of the congregation and has a clear voice. Besides the readings they also read

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USHERS Ushers monitor and direct people to open areas in the pews. They collect monetary donations during the liturgy. They bring up the monetary donations as well as bread and wine if no one has signed-up to do so. They also help with distributing bulletins after Mass, hand out information cards a few times a year, and assist the ill and EMTs when needed.

Contact: Donny Vorderbruggen — 763-497-3694, vdonny@charter.net

VOTIVE CANDLE CARE Votive Candle volunteers are responsible for maintaining and cleaning the small votive candles that are in the narthex of the church.

Contact: Erma Ripplinger — 763-497-2893, stalbertmnministry1@gmail.com

FAITH FORMATION FIRST HOLY COMMUNION AND RECONCILIATION CATECHISTS Catechists are responsible for teaching and sharing the Catholic faith in direct preparation for the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Reconciliation. They enjoy children and have a great love for God and the Catholic Faith. They should be available for class on most Wednesday evenings from 6-7:15 p.m.

Contact: Jean Wold — 763-497-3782, stalbertmnfaithformation@gmail.com

LIVE OUTDOOR NATIVITY A Live Outdoor Nativity is held at St. Alberts usually the day following Christmas.

Volunteers are needed for handing out costumes, preparing food, set-up and takedown of the manger scene, and persons of all ages are needed to portray the Nativity characters. This is the perfect activity for the whole family!

Contact: Jean Wold — 763-497-3782, stalbertmnfaithformation@gmail.com

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TOTAL LIFE-LONG CATECHESIS (TLC) TLC is a Faith Formation Program for the entire parish community, parishioners of all ages, especially families with young children.

Registered families are asked to come once a month either on a Sunday morning or a Wednesday evening from September through May to share a meal together, learn about the Catholic Faith, enjoy small group discussions, and to encourage and support one another in living out the Catholic Faith at home with our families and in our day to day activities outside of our homes. TLC includes formation sessions for both adults and children. A nursery is provided for children ages 5 and under.

Contact: Jean Wold — 763-497-3782, stalbertmnfaithformation@gmail.com

TLC Classroom Catechists Volunteers who enjoy working with children and who love God and the Catholic Faith are needed once a month either on a Sunday morning or Wednesday evening to teach and share the Catholic Faith with children in a classroom setting.

TLC Greeters/Hall Monitors Volunteers are needed once a month either on a Sunday morning or Wednesday evening. Greeters enjoy meeting new people. They are responsible for welcoming families who are attending TLC. Hall Monitors are responsible for maintaining a watchful eye for the safety of all TLC participants and for those who may need help.

TLC Material Preparation Volunteers who are detail orientated and who enjoy the assembly of materials are needed one Monday evening a month to assemble and prepare materials for TLC classes. Work behind the scenes.

TLC Meal Preparation Each month from October through May a meal is prepared and served for TLC families either on a Sunday morning or Wednesday evening. Volunteers are needed to prepare and serve the meal and to cleanup afterwards. They are humble servants who enjoy cooking and like to work behind the scenes.

TLC Nursery Nursery volunteers are responsible for the care and safety of a small group of children under the age of 5 during TLC sessions.

They are people who enjoy children, have a responsible and caring personality, and have experience with children.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL/ TOTUS TUUS Volunteers who enjoy working with youth and have a responsible and caring personality are needed for a week-long summer faith camp during the month of June or July. The day session is held for students in grades 1-6 and an evening session is held for students in grades 7-12. Volunteers are needed to oversee youth, especially during snack time, lunch, recess, and clean-up while maintaining a safe environment.

Contact: Jean Wold — 763-497-3782, stalbertmnfaithformation@gmail.com

YOUTH MINISTRY ADULT LEADERS Our youth are a vital part of our growing community. Become a volunteer in this ministry and see how Jesus is working in them and how God transforms the hearts of our young people.

YOUTH DISCIPLESHIP GROUP LEADER Adult mentors meet with a small group of youth to encourage and guide them.

Leaders do not need to have experience in working with teens, just a heart for Jesus, his Church and his children!

Contact: Ruth Gladitsch — 651-271-9715, rgladitsch@stmacatholicyouth.org

YOUTH MINISTRY EVENT CHAPERONE Many events are planned for our youth that need Adult supervision. The varied opportunities are open to adults willing to spend time with our youth.

Contact: Gabby Swift — 612-418-9596, gswift@stmacatholicyouth.org

YOUNG ADULT FORMATION & MINISTRY YOUNG ADULT FAITH SHARING Faith-filled young adults (age 18-35) meet on various days of the week, at homes or at the parish center to study and discuss a selected Catholic book while at the same time developing friendship and fellowship.

Contact: Liz Robeck — 763-213-2513, earobeck@gmail.com

YOUNG ADULT THEOLOGY ON TAP PLANNING Theology on Tap for Young Adults is a fun, non-threatening evening with an element of the Catholic Faith. Those interested in planning these evenings are needed at this time. The evenings are scheduled at a local grill and bar establishment. Each evening a speaker and topic are chosen giving the participants an opportunity to ask questions and build relationships.

Contact: Liz Robeck — 763-213-2513, earobeck@gmail.com

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ADULT FAITH FORMATION Growing in the Catholic Faith is a lifelong and ongoing process throughout one’s entire life.

The opportunities available at St. Albert’s are many and varied. All parishioners are encouraged to grow in the Catholic faith by attending Bible Studies, Faith Sharing Groups, Speakers, Retreats, etc.

ADULT BIBLE STUDY & FAITH SHARING Adults (age 18 and older) gather in small groups. Participants choose various Catholic Bible Studies or Catholic books to read and share, to build a deeper understanding of the Faith.

Contact: Jean Wold — 763-497-3782, stalbertmnfaithformation@gmail.com

ALPHA STUDY GROUP Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith, typically lasting eleven weeks. Each week the talks include a different question within the topic of the faith and is designed to explore life and the Christian faith in a friendly, open, and informal environment. Every Session includes food, a talk and discussion.

Contact: Jean Wold — 763-497-3782, stalbertmnfaithformation@gmail.com

CATHOLIC WATCHMEN Catholic Watchmen is an opportunity for men to challenge men, “as iron sharpens iron” (Prov 27:17), to live out the seven disciplines. It is not an exclusive club, but a movement; not a product, but a prayer that men offer together for the Church. Catholic Watchmen is led by the bishops and lay leaders with the support of the Office of Evangelization at the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.

Locally, Catholic Watchmen is combined

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for St. Albert and St. Michael. Evenings are scheduled throughout the year and include food, prayer, speakers, and fellowship. All men are invited.

Contact: Mike Welter — 763-497-2082, mn.jamm@usfamily.net

CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH RETREATS St. Albert and St. Michael collaborate in bringing this Formation Program to the parishes. Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) is a personal and parish spiritual renewal process.

As Catholics, we are called to witness to one another the amazing things God has done for us. The CRHP process allows us to do just that — take a break from our busy lives, share our faith with others, and get to know God through his works. There are separate retreats held each Spring for men and for women.

Contact: Rick Kosey — 763-515-3787, rtmrkosey@aol.com; Colleen Harrington — 763-497-1950, colleenmaryharrington@gmail.com

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS – RCIA TEAM The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process developed by the Catholic Church for prospective converts to Catholicism. Candidates are gradually introduced to aspects of Catholic beliefs and practices from October through Easter. RCIA for St. Albert and St. Michael is combined.

Candidates are received into the Church at the Easter Vigil.

Contact: Jean Wold — 763-497-3782, stalbertmnfaithformation@gmail.com

RCIA Participant Adults who are seeking the reception of the sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, and/or Holy Eucharist are encouraged to attend. A Candidate is a baptized adult and a Catechumen is an unbaptized adult.

RCIA Sponsor Being a Sponsor is like being a trusted friend. You share what you can about your own faith journey. You offer prayer, counsel, and support. A sponsor is one who walks with a RCIA Participant through a formation process that culminates with initiation into the Catholic Church.

PARISH OUTREACH ENGEL HAUS MINISTRY The Engel Haus is an assisted living residence located in Albertville. Parishioners of St. Albert volunteer by visiting and praying with the residents. Volunteers are needed to help with the weekly Communion Service and to lead the Rosary and Stations of the Cross.

Contact: Chris Heuring — 763-497-3662, ch5020@yahoo.com

FUNERAL LUNCH MINISTRY Helping out in a time of grief and sorrow is a corporal work of mercy. Members of St. Albert serve the funeral lunch for the family following the Mass and Burial Rites.

Help is needed to prepare the meal, serve, and/or clean up.

Contact: Jeanne Vetsch — 763-497-2891, jeannevetsch@gmail.com

PARISH FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS A Parish Festival Chair is needed every year to oversee the implementation and success of the parish festival. A great number of volunteers are needed to make this parish fundraiser a success!

Contact: Phil Anderson — 763-898-8602, p_anderson6@hotmail.com

PRAYER BLANKET MINISTRY As an outreach to the suffering community volunteers are needed to make prayer blankets. The blankets are blessed by

Father and are distributed to those who are in need of prayers due to health concerns.

The blankets are a visual reminder that the person is not forgotten and that they are being remembered in prayer by the members of our parish.

Contact: Marlene Lindenfelser — 763-497-2265, rich22mar@aol.com

PRAYER CHAIN As prayer filled people we are asked to pray for those in need. Volunteers are contacted either by telephone or email of a prayer request.

Contact: Tricia Zimmer — 763-241-9751, triciaandfarmerken@q.com; Sharon Berning — 763-497-2454, sharon.berning@gmail.com

RESPECT LIFE OUTREACH St. Albert has a commitment to reach out to those less fortunate in many areas. Hat and mitten drives, food drives, unplanned pregnancy and resource information are just a few ways in which our parishioners respect life and help those in need. The committee welcomes others to join and help as the need is great.

Contact: Marlene Lindenfelser — 763-497-2265, rich22mar@aol.com

SHARING & CARING HANDS Volunteers help prepare and serve a Noon meal at Mary Jo Copeland’s Caring and Sharing Hands shelter in Minneapolis. Our parish is scheduled six times per year on the second Tuesday of the month. Help is always needed for preparing the meal, making bars or cookies, or going there to serve the meal.

Contact: Susan Zachman — 763-497-2573, zachfam@usfamily.net

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VOCATIONS CHALICE

FINANCE COMMITTEE

St. Albert has a Vocations Chalice that travels from home to home as a reminder to pray for vocations. We are all called to pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

Contact: Marlene Lindenfelser — 763-497-2265, rich22mar@aol.com

The Finance Committee meets with the Parish Administrator to review financial needs, responsibility and stability of parish funds.

Contact: Brian Schmitz — 763-497-1869, bschmitzfamily@aol.com

COMMITTEES

The Liturgy Committee meets with the Pastor or Associate Pastor to review and discuss the liturgical year, the Mass and associated events. Members are the pastors representatives for all the Liturgical Ministries.

Contact: Lois Roden — 763-497-3862, billloisroden@yahoo.com

LITURGY COMMITTEE ADULT FAITH FORMATION COMMITTEE The AFF Committee reviews and discusses faith building resources along with promoting and leading groups throughout the year with faith formation events and studies.

Contact: Lois Roden — 763-497-3862, billloisroden@yahoo.com

BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE Along with the Parish Administrator the Committee reviews and discusses the buildings and grounds upkeep and needs (current & future). Meetings are held the 2nd Monday of the month.

Contact: Dave Vetsch — 763-497-2891, davevetsch@hotmail.com

CEMETERY COMMITTEE Volunteer parishioners maintain burial records and the upkeep of St. Albert’s cemetery. The Cemetery Committee meets twice a year.

Contact: Dave & Jeanne Vetsch — 763-497-2891, jeannevetsch@gmail.com

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION COMMITTEE The Adoration Committee oversees and maintains the schedule of adorers for the Divine Mercy Chapel located on the west side of the narthex.

Contact: Brenda O’Donnell — 763-497-2718, brendahughod@gmail.com

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PARISH FESTIVAL COMMITTEE The Parish Festival Committee organizes, promotes, and oversees the annual parish festival held in the Fall. The committee begins meeting in the Spring of the year and has subsequent meetings up to and shortly after the event.

Contact: Phil Anderson — 763-898-8602, p_anderson6@hotmail.com

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Consists of six parishioners elected by parish members to assist the Pastor and Associate Pastor in overseeing the wellbeing of the parish. Membership terms are three years. Nomination Weekend and Election Weekend are held during the month of February each year.

Contact: Phil Anderson — 763-898-8602, p_anderson6@hotmail.com

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION BOARD The Religious Education Board advises our Faith Formation Coordinator and assists with the planning and implementation of Faith Formation opportunities for our parish

families with children from pre-school through high school.

Contact: Jean Wold — 763-497-3782, stalbertmnfaithformation@gmail.com

STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE The committee reviews, recommends, and assists with the Stewardship Annual Renewal and Stewardship as a way of life within the parish. Meetings are scheduled and held as needed.

Contact: Fr. Joe Zabinski — 763-497-2474, frzabinski@stmcatholicchurch.org

WELCOME COMMITTEE Our Welcoming Committee assists new parishioners to become familiar with St. Albert and our faith community. The committee also helps in the parish-wide new member welcome event.

Contact: Jacci Wacker — 763-497-4547, JacciW16@hotmail.com

ASSOCIATIONS AND GROUPS COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN (CCW) St. Albert’s CCW is a parish society made up of married and single women. It is affiliated with the Northwest Deanery of the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women.

The primary purpose of the organization is to pray for the families of the parish, to help educate our children in a faith-filled life, and to help support our parish and other missions as needed. Their annual fundraisers include a Fall Breakfast and Spring Salad Luncheon.

Contact: Linda Richter — 763-497-2065, lhrichter@live.com

CATHOLIC UNITED FINANCIAL (CUF) CUF is a fraternal benefits organization. Their financial products provide members with the life insurance and retirement savings options they need while allowing them the opportunity to impact their Catholic parishes, schools and community. Our local organization hosts many annual events such as Turkey Bingo and a Pancake Breakfast. All fundraising gets redirected back into the community.

Contact: Joyce Plude — 763-493-5034, joyceplude@aol.com

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 4174 The Knights of Columbus was initially formed to render financial aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Knights of Columbus Council 4174 serves the Catholic Churches of St. Albert and St. Michael. The local council was chartered in 1956 and today counts nearly 400 men from the two parishes as members. The pastors of our parishes

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support the charitable work, and members enjoy numerous opportunities for service in the church and community. Time for fun includes social events for men and their spouses and events for the entire family.

Contact: Bill Roden — 763-497-3862, wroden.mn@gmail.com

SERRA CLUB (FOR VOCATIONS) Serra Club of Wright County is a group of lay people who promote and foster vocations to the priesthood and consecrated religious life through prayer and service. The local chapter of the Serrans meet on the second Thursday of the month at the Kings House in Buffalo and they host other events throughout the year.

Contact: Marlene Lindenfelser — 763-497-2265, rich22mar@aol.com; Sharon Berning — 763-497-2454, sharon.berning@gmail.com

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL The spirit and charism of a 400-year old French saint lives on through the examples of charity. The Society has trained volunteers in the parish community and provides hours of volunteer service by helping people through visits to homes, prisons and hospitals.

Contact: Greg Gacioch — 763-497-2474, greggstalbert@gmail.com

develop supportive and trusting friendships as they journey together through their high school years! Get ready for an awesome adventure!

Contact: Ruth Gladitsch — 651-271-9715, rgladitsch@stmacatholicyouth.org

DISCIPLESHIP GROUP (GRADES 9-12) The cornerstone of youth ministry is relational ministry through small groups.

These groups consist of one or two adult leaders and five to seven girls or five to seven guys that journey together towards being a Disciple of Jesus Christ in our world today. Discipleship Group (or D-Group) gives teens the opportunity to develop supportive and trusting friendships as they journey together through their high school years!

Contact: Ruth Gladitsch — 651-271-9715, rgladitsch@stmacatholicyouth.org

EXTREME FAITH CAMP (GRADES 6-8)

YOUTH

Youth are invited to join a great five-day adventure of a lifetime at Big Sandy Beach. St. Albert and St. Michael youth come together and experience summer fun with crazy activities of all sorts while also having time for Praise and Worship, Adoration, Confession and much more!

Contact: Gabby Swift — 612-418-9596, gswift@stmacatholicyouth.org

BREAKAWAY MINISTRY (GRADE 8 ONLY)

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE — FNL (GRADES 6-8)

BreakAway is a small group-based ministry for all eighth graders who belong to either parish, St. Albert or St. Michael. It serves as the first step towards exploring your faith and the sacrament of Confirmation.

Belonging to a Discipleship Group (or D-Group) gives teens the opportunity to

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One Friday per month during the school year from 7-10 p.m. Open to all youth grades 6-8. FNL features cool games, prayer times, small groups and faith development.

Contact: Gabby Swift — 612-418-9596, gswift@stmacatholicyouth.org

FUN NIGHTS (GRADES 4-5) Fun Nights are held one Monday night a month during the school year from 6:30-8 p.m. but each month alternates between fourth and fifth grade. Join others for an AWESOME night of snacks, games and learning about God! Contact: Gabby Swift — 612-418-9596, gswift@stmacatholicyouth.org

NET MASS (GRADES 9-12) The first Saturday of each month during the school year, teens are invited to ride the bus to St. Paul to participate in a Mass followed by a teen focused speaker. The talks include various current culture topics and living the Catholic life.

Contact: Gabby Swift — 612-418-9596, gswift@stmacatholicyouth.org

OPEN YOUTH ROOM (GRADES 6-12) Open Youth Room is an opportunity for youth grades 6-12 to grow in fellowship and hang out together most Wednesdays from 2-5 p.m. during the school year at St. Michael’s Youth Room. Join with other teens and do homework, buy snacks/pop from our snack bar, meet new people, and join in on various activities including dodgeball, football, board games, video games and more!

Contact: Gabby Swift — 612-418-9596, gswift@stmacatholicyouth.org

WINTERBLAST (GRADES 6-8) This is an awesome all night lock-in held at Maple Grove Community Center. The evening begins with Mass at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Brooklyn Park.

Dozens of churches come together each year for this December event! The night is filled with ice skating, movies, arcade, dance, hair salon, inflatables, Adoration, Confession and more. Plus lots of food!

Contact: Gabby Swift — 612-418-9596, gswift@stmacatholicyouth.org

CORE TEAM (GRADES 9-12) Youth on Core Team serve our parish through having a relationship with Christ as well as planning and running youth events throughout the year to lead others closer to Christ. As members of Core Team, they are dedicated to maintaining a personal relationship with God through daily prayer, regularly utilizing the Sacraments, and striving for virtue in their daily lives.

Contact: Gabby Swift — 612-418-9596, gswift@stmacatholicyouth.org

SUMMER STRETCH (GRADES 6-12) Summer Stretch is a four-day Summer ministry. Teens participate in service projects and awesome Summer fun activities!

Contact: Gabby Swift — 612-418-9596, gswift@stmacatholicyouth.org

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CHALLENGE YOURSELF RETURNING YOUR COMMITMENT CARD All members of our parish are asked to complete a stewardship Commitment Card. If you’re already praying, involved in parish ministries and tithing, we still invite you to participate in our Stewardship Renewal through filling out a Commitment Card. Make the choice today to be faithful to your word and to what God is calling you to this year.

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11400 57th St NE • P.O. Box 127 Albertv ille, MN 55301 763-497 -2474 • churcho fstalber t.org

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CHURCH of ST. ALBERT 11400 57th St NE • P.O. Box 127 • Albertville, MN 55301 763-497-2474 • churchofstalbert.org