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June 2016
Community CONNECTION
Creating community engagement
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FROM FATHER RASK
We thank, recognize, and celebrate the 1000 households who have contributed to the St. Odilia Capital Campaign to date. As of June 1, 2016 we have received over $4.5 million in pledges. Pledges are still welcomed and encouraged and needed....
Coming up on the weekend of June 25 and 26, we thank Dan Perry for his many years of music ministry at St. Odilia. Special receptions have been planned after the Masses. All of you are invited to honor Dan as he retires from his full-time ministry.
Raphael Akurugu,a seminarian from the Saint Paul Seminary, is spending time at our parish this summer and has written an interesting article about himself for this Connection. I hope you have the opportunity to meet and talk with Raphael during his summer stay with us.
Our St. Odilia Faith Formation ministry has planned a number of engaging summer programs for our youth. Be sure to check them out in this Connection. Online registration makes it extra convenient for parents.
On May 31, thirty-five eighth graders graduated from St. Odilia school. Principal Brian Ragatz commented that "We are confident that these young men and women will go forth and continue their journey with the moral, spiritual, and academic foundation that will serve them well in their future. We wish each of these young men and women the best as they head off to high school, and we hope they will come back and visit so we know how they are doing in the coming years."
Blessings to all as you enjoy these beautiful summer days of June and celebrate Father's Day on June 19.
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DAN PERRY APPRECIATION WEEKEND!
Save the date:
June 25 & 26, 2016
Come and help us say thank you to Dan for his 49 years of music ministry at St. Odilia. There will be receptions in the Courtyard after each Mass. All are invited to honor Dan as he retires from full-time ministry.
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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE
Our Work Continues ...
Pledges are still welcomed, encouraged and needed. If you would like to make a pledge or have questions, please call Ramona Michaels at (651) 484-6681 or michaels@stodilia.org.
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CELEBRATE ST. ODILIA!
Sunday, July 17, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Come enjoy the ninth annual Ice Cream Social at St. Odilia, on Sunday, July 17, 2:00-4:00pm! Again this year - we will have a dance! Cool off with some delicious ice cream from Cold Stone Creamery and stay for the music and dance which features Dan Perry and the Ice Cream Band, and Hector Valero and the Latino Choir. The celebration will take place in the Courtyard. Guaranteed fun for all ages! A free will offering will be accepted.
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WELCOME SEMINARIAN RAPHAEL AKURUGU!
Hello! My name is Raphael Akurugu. I am 26 years old, and I come from Ghana in West Africa. I am a seminarian at the Saint Paul Seminary who is studying to be a priest for the Diocese of Navrongo-Bolgatanga in Ghana.
I will be spending the next six weeks or so here at St. Odilia in order to learn more about parish life. My heart is filled with great joy and excitement to be with you all. I look forward to meeting as many of you as I can. Please, don't hesitate to greet me when you see me.
Raphael has written a biographical article about his family, life in Ghana and his experiences at the Saint Paul seminary. Read more HERE.
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2016-2017 MINISTRY AREA COUNCIL
MEMBER DISCERNMENT
The annual calling forth of new leaders to serve on the nine councils was held on May 18, 2016. Through the process of nomination, discernment, and information sessions, the following nominees were welcomed by the council chairs (pictured above) as new incoming members of a St. Odilia Ministry Area Council:
- Facilities: Luke Shields, Andy Wells
- Finance Council: Chuck Weaver
- Social Justice Council: Sheba Fernandez
- Worship and Community Life Council: Mary Ann Ryan
- School Council: Megan Corcoran, Lisa Montgomery, Sandy Ling
- Stewardship Council: Louise Johnson, Nancy Diekman
- Faith Formation Council: Julie Elias, Judy Schuelke, Chris Brezny
- Pastoral Care Council: Paul Menge, Michael Bronk, John Kayfes, Mary Gravelle
We thank the following outgoing members of the St. Odilia Ministry Area Councils for this time of service to our community:
- Facilities: Russ Wagner, Alan Higley
- Finance Council: Jeff Engel
- Worship and Community Life Council: Shannon Siercks
- School Council: Cori Duffy, Gary Krebsbach, Mary Nussbaum
- Stewardship Council: Tim Hildman
- Faith Formation Council: Michele Owen, Dick McKelvey
- Pastoral Care Council: Joe Gatto, Rich McNamara
The Parish Leadership Council (PLC) is the guiding body of St. Odilia Catholic Community. Overall authority for the parish mission and parish wide policies resides in the Parish Leadership Council, as delegated by the Pastor.
The role of the PLC is to facilitate the periodic (3-5 years) formation/revision of The Parish Mission Statement of St. Odilia, to nourish a parish environment that will encourage achievement of the mission, to communicate the mission to the community regarding its achievement and status, and to conduct regular evaluations of its progress.
During the last year the PLC has worked to keep all of our ministry areas strong while at the same time executing a thorough and successful capital campaign. Much additional coordination and decision making was involved in this once-a-generation capital campaign - our first capital campaign since 1992.
PLC Council Membership: The PLC is composed of the Pastor, three at-large members of the parish, a representative from each of the Ministry Area Councils, two parish trustees that are selected by the Pastor, and parish administrative staff for a total of seventeen members. PLC Members for Fiscal 2017 (that starts July 1, 2016): Fr, Rask, Fr, Stiles, Jeanne Schaaf (staff), Greg Gerlach (Trustee), Katie Boyle (Trustee), Maureen Rehfuss (PLC At-Large-Rep), Russ Bertsch (PLC At-Large Rep), Mike Bettendorf (Worship/Community Life), Francisco DeMeireles (Pastoral Care), Rebecca Embacher (School), Jim Hermes (Facilities), Lynn Hermes (Faith Formation), Vicki Simonsen (Stewardship), Catherine Steffen (Finance), Jerry Tiller (Social Justice) and the Hispanic Leadership Council Representative (to be determined).
If you feel called to discern a role in parish leadership, we invite you to consider joining the PLC as an At-Large member for a three year term. You can submit your nomination for the role of PLC At-Large Rep HERE.
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Registration is open for Vacation Bible School!
July 25-29, 2016
9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Cave Quest - Following Jesus, the Light of the World
We will have fun learning about God with games, crafts, skits, snacks and of course, music! Please put it on your calendars! Watch the bulletin and the website for details about registration coming this spring. Remember that registration typically fills up and closes in early June.
We always need lots of help from youth and teens grades 6-12.
Plan to volunteer. It is a rewarding experience.
Adults are always welcome to plan this event! We would love to have you join our team.
ATTENTION FAMILIES!
Faith Formation Registration
for the 2016-17 School Year
Began May 2, 2016
Register NOW - classes will fill!
- Sunday School (age 3 thru K)
- Family Faith Formation (K-grade 5)
- Junior High Faith Formation (grades 6-7)
- Confirmation (grades 8 & 9)
Discount for volunteer catechists. Scholarships available if financial need.
Please consider a donation to help us give more scholarships.
Register and pay online for 2016-2017 Faith Formation HERE
If you are unable to register online,
paper registration forms are available, in the parish office and the Faith Formation office. Questions? Contact the Faith Formation office, 651-415-3329, or email;
Confirmation - Special Note: for 2016-17 only, both 8th graders and 9th graders will be preparing for and celebrating Confirmation. In future years, Confirmation will be in 8th grade.
2016 Summer Programs for Teens
Summer is a very busy and exciting time for our youth, with many great opportunities for teens to make friends, grow in their faith, contribute as leaders, and more! Full details on all these programs, and registration forms/links, available HERE.
Thank You From the Parish of
"On behalf of Fr. Greg Schaffer, Fr. James Peterson, and the Parish Community of Jesucristo Resucitado, I would like to thank the Church of St. Odilia for your generous support of the Venezuelan Mission ($875.00*)....Your parish's contribution helps to maintain a vibrant and faith-filled parish community that serves, encourages, and walks alongside the people of San Felix, Venezuela."
Shannon Conroy, Venezuelan Mission
*Donations were received during Fr. James Peterson's visit to Family Faithworks on April 13, 2016 (see photo above).
Archbishop Hebda
Visited With Archdiocesan Youth Ministers at St. Odila Gathering on June 2
St. Odilia Faith Formation hosted the Youth Ministers' Network annual end-of -the year picnic. Archbishop Bernard Hebda joined the group for prayer and a BBQ lunch. He took time to speak to the youth ministers about their work with young people and their families.
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MORE FALL FESTIVAL NEWS
FALL JAM 2016
Just Sing It!
 Calling all musicians and singers! Please come and perform at the Fall Jam this Sept 10 and 11. Be one of many singers and instrumentalists to be onstage presenting a HUGE variety of music! Solo act? You're IN! Band? You're IN! Seasoned performer? You're IN! Newbie? You're IN! NEW FEATURE: BROADWAY HOUR (Stay tuned for info on this) Let's do this again! For more info, and to register, please visit:
Or contact Julie at jqkiernan@gmail.com Not a performer? We would love your help running the venue. We would also appreciate help with set up and tear down. Thank you!!! (Please note the registration deadline of June 24, 2016) |
Looking ahead...
Fall Festival 2016
needs you!!
Begin Collecting Silent Auction Items: To all of those crafters in the parish, the Silent Auction committee would love to put together a basket of your items to be auctioned off. The Silent Auction has been successful thanks to the donations given by so many of you. Please keep your donations coming. Donate a single item or put together a theme basket yourself to donate.
Begin Collecting Live Auction Items: Summer is the perfect time to set aside items for this auction. See the complete List for items needed and drop off/pick-up information.
Fall Festival Quilt News: This year the Fall Festival quilt is called "Shangri La" and was designed by Sue Harvey and Sandy Boobar of Pine Tree Country Quilts. Despite its origins, this quilt is nowhere near country-style. Our quilt is made in a palette of teal blues and purples, with a little green and some other colors mixed in. A combination of batik and printed fabrics make this quilt unique and the white background fabric gives it a lively appearance. The finished quilt size is 100" X 112". The St. Odilia quilters will begin selling chances for the quilt at the Feast of St. Odilia Ice Cream Social on July 17. You can buy six chances for $5 or $1 apiece. Ticket sales will continue after all weekend Masses beginning two weeks before festival weekend and throughout the festival events. Click HERE to see the quilt.
Mark your calendar for Fall Festival on Sept. 10 & 11, 2016
We can use your gifts! Contact Trish at pbrokman@comcast.net or 612-743-9572 to find out how you can be involved!!!
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ST. ODILIA SCHOOL SUMMER HOURS
Tuesday through Thursday
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The School Office will be closed
July 1 through July 18
"You are encouraged to call ahead to make sure someone is in the school office. Over the summer we will continue to give school tours and accept new students. If you know of neighbors, friends, or family who are looking for a new school, please have them call me over the summer and I will be happy to meet with them!"
Brian Ragatz, Principal
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CHORAL MUSIC AT ST. ODILIA JUNE 19
The Evangelion Chorale, a Minnesota-based professional choral ensemble will perform a Bon Voyage concert of choral music at St. Odilia on Sunday evening, June 19 at 7:00 p.m. It is the final local concert for the choir before going on tour. This event is free of charge - all are welcome. A free will offering will be accepted to help with the tour expenses.
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Seeking Donations of Peonies for Prayer Garden
If you have beautiful peonie plants, consider donating one or more to the prayer garden at the end of the summer. We would appreciate it if you could color tag them. The plan is to plant them near Mary statue.
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THANK YOU FROM SHARING KORNER FOOD SHELF May 31, 2016 Dear Father Rask, We are writing this letter to tell you that after 26 years of serving the Frogtown community in St.Paul, Sharing Korner Food Shelf will be closing its doors on June 15. Over the years, with your help, we have served many hundreds of thousands of families and individuals in Frogtown. With the changing dynamics of operating a food shelf, increased regulations and a decline in funding and client numbers, it has become untenable for us to keep our doors open. Ecclesiastes says there is a season for everything, and we feel that we have run the race that was set before us. There are no words to express the depths of gratitude we have to St. Odilia. Sharing Korner was actually birthed out of the compassion of those at St. Odilia 26 years ago to provide assistance to those in poverty. You have exceeded that compassion not just with your monetary support, but also through those who have served on our Board of Directors, and to all the faithful volunteers and the many thousands of hours of service they have given. Truly you can be proud of your outstanding commitment to those in need. We are extremely proud of the legacy we leave. Please know that we could not have accomplished this legacy without St. Odilia's support. We know that God will continue to honor and bless your faith community. Sincerely, Sharing Korner Board of Directors A note from Jim Saumweber, Coordinator of Pastoral Care: Thank you to the many parishioners who have donated food and funds, collected food and brought it to Sharing Korner, and served in different roles at the food shelf over the years. We want to continue the legacy left by Sharing Korner, so please continue to bring in your food donations. We are currently working out the specifics of distributing these donations after Sharing Korner closed on June 15. Watch the bulletin and Connection for more updates.. |
ST. ODILIA CHARITABLE OUTREACH
"There is much that we can do to benefit the poor, the needy and those who suffer, and to favor justice, promote reconciliation and build peace." (Pope Francis)
May Green Envelopes:
During the month of May, we were asked to support local community needs. Included in these needs are support for area food shelves. In addition, St. Odilia also continues to contribute to Caring and Sharing Hands, Catholic Charities Community Resource Center, and Dorothy Day Center. There are continuing needs in these and other local community outreach organizations that the people of St. Odilia are always ready to help meet when asked. Through your generosity, the Catholic Community of St. Odilia contributed a total of $1,810.00 to support local needs in our community.
June Green Envelopes:
In June, the green envelope is for "Peter's Pence". The Peter's Pence collection unites us in solidarity with the Holy Father and his works of charity to those in need. The quote (above) from Pope Francis addresses our responsibility before the world. The collection to the Peter's Pence allows the Holy Father to support victims of war, natural disasters and others in need of assistance. Join Pope Francis and be a witness of charity in the world. Be generous as the Lord is generous to us. Thank you.
Did you misplace your green envelope?
You can still contribute to Peter's Pence. Just make the check out to St. Odilia with Peter's Pence in the memo line.
Contributions remain below our budget goal for our fiscal year. If you'd like to make an additional one-time gift to our Sunday Debt and Facility Maintenance funds, you can click HERE.
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 CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL FOUNDATION UPDATE
We invite you to continue your support to these ministries in 2016. Our parish goal remains the same as last year at $109,599. Every gift matters, so please prayerfully consider your gift. Thank you for your continued support of the Catholic Services Appeal. These are the ministries served by the Appeal:
- American Indian Ministry
- Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (ACCW)
- Campus Ministry - Newman Center
- Campus Ministry - Saint Paul's Outreach
- Catholic Charities
- Deaf Ministry
- Elementary Schools
- Evangelization and Catechesis
- High Schools
- Hospital Chaplains
- Latino Ministry
- Marriage, Family and Life
- Parishes
- Prison Chaplains
- Saint John Vianney College Seminary
- The Saint Paul Seminary
- Venezuelan Mission
To date, the total for pledged and received is $86,255
To donate online through the CSAF website click HERE.
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ST. ODILIA WEEKLY CHURCH BULLETINS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE FOR YOU! You can read the St. Odilia weekly church bulletins via the online links on the St. Odilia website.
You can even subscribe to have the links to the bulletin delivered to your email each week. Click HERE to find out more from the Parishesonline website.
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