GUARDIAN A NGELS Catholic Church & School
215 SECOND STREET WEST + CHASKA, MINNESOTA + WWW.GACHASKA.ORG + (952) 227-4000
GOD’S WORDS Each day we are bombarded with thousands of words. From the moment our clock radios click on in the morning, until the last moment of the day when the television is turned off or someone bids us “good-night,” our life is filled with words. Some words that we hear bring news that leaves us feeling low. Some words lift our spirits. Many of the words we hear are trying to get us to buy something. Some words are hurtful. Today the Church focuses our attention on hearing the word of God. Are God’s words just more of the same—part of the endless stream of words that flow into our ears each day? The challenge today is to allow God’s word to inspire us in new ways so that our outlook and attitudes align themselves more closely with the heart and mind of Christ Jesus. © Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.
JULY 10, 2011 + FIFTEENTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
Church & School Staff Listed Alphabetically E-Mails for Staff: FirstInitialLastName@GAchaska.org Example: DEbert@GAchaska.org Sara Anderson, Bookkeeping/Worship Asst. 227-4000 Rev. Mr. Jim Bauhs, Deacon 227-4092 Fr. Doug Ebert, Pastor 227-4003 Amy Gallus, School Principal 227-4010 Fr. Thomas Joseph, Sacramental Minister within the Latino Community 227-4093 Emily Klinker, Director of Faith Formation 227-4007 Maria Koehn, Latino Administrative Assistant 227-4015 Lori Reznick, School Administrative Assistant 227-4010 Jean Rief, Pastoral Associate 227-4095 Miguel Salinas, Room Scheduling 227-4004 Jennifer Salwei, Accounting 227-4001 Teresa Schmidt, Director of Worship 227-4084 Gary Van Eyll, Interim Parish Director 227-4002 Brian Winfield, Maintenance Supervisor 227-4013
Lay~Leadership Positions
TRUSTEES Steve Rasmussen 448-5922 Mark Sanda 277-4283 Bill Meyer, Trustee Emeritus PARISH COUNCIL, Tim Collins 270-2341 TCollins@acosta.com FINANCE COUNCIL, Matthew Udermann (Interim) matt@bluejeangreen.com FAITH FORMATION COMMISSION, Ed Hajek, eahajek@yahoo.com 960-4940 SCHOOL ADVISORY COMMITTEE, Tom Tierney, thomas.tierney@gmail.com 239-8799 PARENT/TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO) Cecilia Laube, laubes2006@yahoo,com 448-6161 Keith Erickson, Keith.Erickson@wellsfargo.com 368-7349 PASTORAL CARE COMMISSION Susan Keough, mskeo@comcast.net 220-6005 USHERS/GREETERS Marty O’Keefe, martyok@embarqmail.com 368-7541 PRAYER LINE, Jessica Oberpriller 361-3165 Jessica.Oberpriller@gmail.com Come to the Love INC Praise Festival & Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, July 31st featuring Christian bands from area churches. It will be in conjunction with River City Days at City Square Park, downtown Chaska. A large tent will protect us in case of rain. Pancakes, sausage, juice, and coffee will be served from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Suggested donation for breakfast is $5 adults, $2 for children 5-12, under 5 free. Praise Festival is free and open to the public. Enjoy great music, good food, community outreach, and fellowship. Volunteers are needed from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; please call Mary at (952) 448-3262 if interested. Overeaters Anonymous "Do you eat when you're not hungry? Do you give too much time and thought to food? Do you have feelings of guilt and remorse after overeating? If you answered yes to these questions, attending an Overeaters Anonymous meeting might be the answer to help you find balance. No dues, fees, or weigh-ins. Newcomers welcome! Come to a meeting at the Guardian Angels Parish office, Saturday mornings, 9 a.m. Call 612-619-7328 or log on to www.oa.org for more information."
This Week at G.A. Monday, July 11, 2011 - Sunday, July 17, 2011 Monday, (8 a.m.) Thursday (5:30 p.m.) Saturday (5 p.m.) Sunday (8 a.m.) Sunday (10 a.m.) Sunday (6:15 p.m.)
Mass Intentions
Kathleen Quast + Amanda Rief + Terri Rothmeier + Joe & Audrey Lano + Roman Hesse + 60th Wedding Anniversary of Harry & Marian Walter
Next Weekend’s Readings (July 17) First Reading — You taught your people that those who are just must likewise be kind (Wisdom 12:13, 16-19). Psalm — Lord, you are good and forgiving (Psalm 86). Second Reading — The Spirit comes to aid us in our weakness (Romans 8:26-27). Gospel — Jesus proposes parables to the crowds, teaching them of the reign of God (Matthew 13:24-43 [24-30]).
Knights of Columbus Calendar Raffle Results
Please call Steve at (952) 448-3127 or Chuck at (952) 448-2819 to collect your winnings. Congratulations!
HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR JULY Those suffering with AIDS — That Christians may ease the physical and spiritual sufferings of those who are sick with AIDS, especially in the poorest countries. Religious Missionary Women — That religious women in mission territories may be witnesses of the joy of the Gospel and living signs of the love of Christ.
Parish Calendar & Events For the most updated calendar information for events at G.A., please check our online calendar at
MON
11 TUE
12 WED
13 THU
14 FRI
15 SAT
16 SUN
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www.gachaska.org/churchcalendar 8 a.m. 6:30 p.m.
Mass, Church Prayer Shawl Ministry, Parish Office
8 a.m. 6 p.m.
Word & Communion Service, Church Halos Committee Mtg, SCC Conf
8 a.m. 5:30 p.m. 8 p.m.
Word & Communion Service, Church Mass, Church 6.1.5 Mass Music Rehearsal, Church
5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Mass, Church Knights of Columbus Meeting, SFH
8 a.m. 7 p.m.
Mass, Church Spanish Speaking Parishioner Choir Rehearsal, Church
8 a.m. 9 a.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m.
Mass, Church Overeaters Anonymous, Parish Office Mass, Church Spanish Speaking Parishioner Prayer Group, SFH
8 a.m. 10 a.m. Noon 4 p.m. 4:45 p.m. 6:15 p.m.
Mass, Church Mass, Church Mass in Spanish, Church 6.1.5 Rehearsal—Instruments, Loft 6.1.5 Rehearsal—Instruments/Choir, Loft 6.1.5 Mass, Church
Lay Minister Schedule
July 23 – July 24: Lectors Eucharistic Ministers Eucharistic Ministers Eucharistic Ministers Eucharistic Ministers Eucharistic Ministers Servers - Candle 1 Servers - Candle 2 Server - Cross/Incense Server - Cross/Incense Homebound Homebound Sacristans Usher/Greeter Usher/Greeter Usher/Greeter Usher/Greeter Server Server
5:00 pm Dan/Karen Lawrence Bill VanHecke Beth Melander Tricia Feilmeyer Jean Rief Sue Johnson Megan Schierman Josh Salonek Chris Salonek Cody Bisek ----------Susan Hunziker Virgil Gestach Carol Gestach Brad Gestach Steve Gestach -----------
Parish Information Mass Intentions … Mass intentions may be for the living and the departed, with a + designating in the bulletin a deceased person. There is a $10 suggested donation per Mass intention. Permission from the sick person or his/her family must be granted before a name’s inclusion in these prayers. To schedule a Mass intention, call Jean in the parish office (see contacts, page 2). Baptism … Sacramental preparation is required for all parents. Godparents and Grandparents are also encouraged to attend. Baptismal prep sessions are given every other month and Baptism Masses are held once a month. Call Jean in the parish office (see contacts, opposite page) to schedule a child for Baptism and the parents for baptismal prep. Prayers of the Faithful ….If you would like a name included in our Prayers of the Faithful for the sick, please call the Parish Office. Penance...Saturdays from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and anytime by appointment. Matrimony...pre-registration required one year in advance; marriage preparation course is required. Anointing… 1st weekend of the month following each Mass. For other requests, please contact the office. Communion for the Homebound...When we come together to pray at our Eucharistic liturgy, we do not forget the members of our community who are unable to be with us because of ill health. We remember them in our prayer, and we wish to include them in our Holy Communion. Members of our community bring the Blessed Sacrament to them to comfort them and to unite them with us in the Eucharist. We are not always aware of those who have this need. Please call the Parish Office to let us know if you or a member of your family would like to have Holy Communion brought to them. That way we can schedule a time for our ministers to visit and bring the Sacrament. Hospital, Nursing Home, Homebound Visits...Churches are no longer notified by hospitals or nursing homes when a parishioner is admitted unless the family has requested it. If you or a family member are homebound, hospitalized or in a nursing home and would like a visit from a member of the pastoral ministry staff, please call Jean Rief in the parish office (see contacts, page 2).
8:00 am Dianne Eiden Kristin Vidmar Jim Hammers Mary Ann LaValle ----------Katie Kennedy Rebecca Baker Patrick Baker Ben Vidmar Molly DiFuccia Betty Young Jack Schindler Leo Forner Linda Forner Cole Carlson Ben Carlson -----------
10:00 am Mike Richelsen Jenny Richelsen Jackie Weber Laurie Forner Rick Lindemeier Judy Lindemeier Hogan Greenwood Michaela Spielberger Zachary Spielberger Clayton Forner ----------J. Weber Marty O’Keefe Tim Collins ---------------------
6:15pm Mitch Cress Susan Keough --------------------------------------------------Dennis/Lola Meyer Sara Heikamp Anna Heikamp ----------Guy Drees Isabel Drees
Faith Formation Do you still have Summer Vacation plans? –Don’t forget take GOD!!! 1. To find times and places for Mass, visit www.masstimes.org 2. Begin and end each day with prayer - Ask God for His blessing and protection and thank Him for the day you sent together. 3. Play the “Church Game” each time you see a Church, say a shot prayer for the members of that parish. 4. Visit one of the historical religious sites in the area you are visiting. www.catholicshrines.net 5. Before leaving on vacation, say a brief prayer for a safe trip. This prayer is a tradition among Oldenburg, Indiana, Franciscans: “Jesus, Mary and Joseph, be with us on our way. Angels of God, guard and protect us, that we may reach our destination in peace and safety.” Some people add, “St. Patrick, grant us all green lights!” Important upcoming FF dates (continue watching this column for details on all upcoming events) FF beginning of the school year mailing week of August 15th Sacramental Preparation mailing sent week of Aug 15th Catechist meeting September 14th First day of FF grades 1-10 September 21nd Children’s Liturgy begins October 1st Sunday School begins October 2nd First sacrament parent meeting October 8th Year 2 Confirmation Parent Sponsor Student meeting October 9th
G.A. Rummage Sale Wrap Up and Results I would like to extend my thanks to all of you who helped make the G.A. Rummage Sale such a great success! First, to everyone who donated items for the Sale and, secondly, to the people who donated their time and energy before, during, and after the Sale. A special thanks to the Rummage Sale Committee: Duane and Marilyn Schmieg, John & Cheryl McCoy, and Bernie Kerber for all their hard work. To Tom Redman and Kathy Skinner for a truckload of sporting goods from the Chaska Community Center and to Cooper’s Foods for distributing Rummage Sale flyers. Not only did we make $ 5,487, but coats, gloves, and hats were given to Blessed Bee with the remaining clothes and various items given to The Salvation Army. Again, thanks for your support and we’ll do it again next year!! Joey Reynolds
2011 Guidebook Directory Information We are in the process of updating our annual Guide Book and Directory. As a reminder, this publication is mailed to each family registered at Guardian Angels. Advertisers pay for the production and mailing of the directories, so there is no cost to the parish. Does our Church database have YOUR family membership record correct? Have you changed your phone number or e-mail address? Are you preparing to move soon? Are all of your children still at home and are they all included in your membership record? If you do not wish to have your information published in the 2011 Guidebook Directory, please notify Miguel in the Parish Office as soon as possible. If we do not hear from you, we will assume that you wish to have your family information published. For questions about the 2011 Guidebook Directory, please contact the
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT G.A. & St. Nicks
Guardian Angels in Chaska is seeking a full-time Maintenance Supervisor. The ideal candidate would either possess (or within reasonable time obtain) a low-pressure boiler’s license. Position involves performing maintenance and janitorial tasks as well as supervising part-time staff and volunteers who are providing maintenance and cleaning at the school and church. Interested candidates should contact Gary Van Eyll at (952) 227-4002. St. Nicholas Church in Carver has a part time temporary job opening for a Faith Formation Coordinator. This person must be a practicing Catholic with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Primary responsibilities will be on Wednesday evenings with additional time for preparation and follow up during the week, 15-25 hours per month from September 2011 through May 2012. Please send resume tojodeestnicholas@embarqmail.com no later than July 15, 2011. Please visit www.stnicholascarver.org or call 952-448-2345 for more information.
Remembering the Community that Made a Real Difference in Your Life At the end of his final meeting as member of the Board of Saint Francis Regional Medical Center, Father Paul and I were catching up on mutual acquaintances from my days at the Cathedral of Saint Paul. As conversations go, the topics shifted – from people, to the church and to the topic of leaving a legacy. You see, Father Paul was interested how, in my career in institutional fundraising, I helped guide peoples thinking about leaving a legacy, or estate gift. In particular for the church, the most important and deeply rooted non-profit in anyone’s life. As I thought about his questions and comments, I found myself going through my mental checklist of the many ways people can make a legacy gift – wills (bequests), annuities, life insurance, and trusts to mention just a few. Then it struck me I was thinking about the tools of legacy giving and not focusing on the more important questions. Like why should a legacy gift be given and to whom should the gift be left to. Here are six key things to consider in answering the questions.
1. Plan ahead. Think about the things that have been important to you, your spouse, and your family. Look at your assets and consider what you have currently and what you anticipate you will need to live out your days on (be sure to think about catastrophic illness).
2. Identify who you might want to leave something to. It could be your spouse, children, and other family members, key individuals who have made a difference in your life, your church, school, community or the causes you have passion for.
3. Prioritize. Look at the funds you have available and consider what you want to accomplish with your giving and what are your top two or three giving priorities.
4. Communicate. Once you have decided on your priorities make sure you communicate your choices with the rest of your family.
5. Write it down. For most people writing it down means a will and could mean the cost of an attorney. In general, it is money well spent, but there are also resources around to help with writing a will and there a number of templates available on the web. For more complex types of estate giving, use the services of a reputable professional – an estate attorney, financial planner, or, depending on the charitable organization you might be interested in using one of their fund development professional. Check with your insurance carrier because they may have access to people who can help you with the more complex insurance estate opportunities.
6. Remember, if you don’t decide what to do with the assets of your estate, the government will help make that decision for you and it may not be what you want. Professionals in estate planning would have a more detailed set of
questions and checklist. I have found you get to the right place when you think of these six steps. Recently, a family I know shared with me the story of how they helped the wife’s Mom with home hospice care for her Dad. Dad was a part of Tom Brokaw’s Greatest General having grown up during the depression, served in World War II, raised a family, served his community as a police officer and generally help frame and build America post World War II. To Dad, and most of his generation, family and faith were the key ingredients of his successful life. During those last few months, weeks and days the importance of faith in his life was ever visible. Each day he would ask someone to pray with him as he recited the Lord’s Prayer or said the Rosary. Often one of the local or retired Priests would visit Dad not only to pray with him but to help Mom understand better what was happening and what would happen once Dad passed away. Faith, the church and the caring and compassion of the priests, religious sisters and parish pastoral care ministers were a world of comfort for the family. After Dad passed away, it became very clear the importance of faith in his life. In his will he left the largest portion of his estate to his wife and children, but also he specifically made a provision for the church … his parish church. He had planned ahead to include the church because he knew , in the end, the church might be overlooked because , after all , they were doing what they were supposed to do. He also knew that his children, while faithful, were busy and not as involved in the church as he was. Dad knew he would be the one responsible for making sure the church was acknowledged in his estate for the important role it played in his life. Dad planned ahead, prioritized, communicated to the family his desire to give to the church and wrote it down. Alan Spillers, Saints Healthcare Foundation (Shakopee), Executive Director, (952) 428-2071 or spillers.alan@allina.com Note: Where can you find a financial planner? Always check the ads at the back of this and future bulletins. We welcome with joy our newly baptized Annabelle Marie Wilson ~ daughter of Beth and David Luke William Hudson ~ son of Lisa and Michael Grayson Brooks Will ~ son of Paige and Jeoff Kennedy Angela Roberts ~ daughter of BriAnna and Aaron Robert Kenneth Lang ~ son of Jenny and Todd Andrew Michael Altermatt ~ son of Jennifer and Michael
Music Ministries at Guardian Angels
Hang Out with Us after the 6.1.5 Mass!
Why should the fun end after the 6.1.5 Mass is over? On 2nd Sundays this Summer, it won’t! On July 10 and August 14, come and hang out with us after the 6.1.5 Mass and get to know those you worship with! Meet us outside in front of the church (unless it is raining—then St. Francis Hall) and we’ll have cookies and lemonade to further your enjoyment!
Say Hey 5K Thank You!
Thank you to all who supported last weekend’s Say Hey 5K Race! All unofficial at this point, but here are a few results from the race: 400 registrations (Over 50% of registrants from Chaska proper, ie: attracting NEW folks to Chaska). This makes our first year race the largest of the 5 held in Chaska, by a sizable margin.· Just short of $10K raised 2,600 hours of volunteer time 36+ Local Business Sponsors/Supporters 500,000+ Media Impressions 50,000+ Unique Individuals Reached
Can you believe it?
A year has gone by since we celebrated the first 6.1.5 Mass. Time sure flies when you are having fun!!! We would love for you, your family and your friends to come celebrate our one-year anniversary!
Want to know how?!?!? Come to the 6:15pm Mass on July 17th Wear a red or blue shirt (to match our logo) Stay for the anniversary photo following Mass
Can’t wait to see you there!!! Homebound Eucharistic Ministry On Sunday mornings, volunteers bring the Eucharist to parishioners who are unable to attend Mass. In bringing the Eucharist to our homebound parishioners, we are also telling them that they are still an active and important part of our Parish community, and that the rest of the Community is one with them, and are praying for them. Homebound Ministers typically go out in teams of two, but you are also welcome to do this ministry as a family. Bringing the Eucharist to the Homebound is like being the hands and feet of Christ. If you would like to join this ministry please contact Pat & Lucy Halloran 952-448-2565 A beautiful note sent in from a GA parishioner: “It’s great to be able to get to Church again. But I want you to know how much I appreciated the Eucharistic Ministers coming to the house. Everyone was so nice. I’ll miss their visits. Please give each of them my thanks and a reminder that the front door is always open if they ever want to stop in. I enjoy company. It was especially touching to have Carol bring her granddaughter, Emily, and for Brian to bring his children, Natalie and Paul. They invited me to sing with them. It melted my heart! You G.A. people are splendid. I hope you know how much such contact means to shut ins. Thanks again!! Love & Prayers.” Collection for Ministries During the month of July we will be collecting the following items needed for Auburn Manor Nursing Home in Chaska. Bingo prizes … especially quarters Bibles & Large print books 300 piece puzzles Yarn & beads Bird seed GA is participating once again in the annual Back Pack Give-a-way through Love INC. This year we are asked to collect 425 bottles of 4 oz School Glue. Over 600 back packs are given away each year to children in our community who need support. All school supply items are accepted and may be dropped off in the kiosk in back of church.
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