ST. VICTORIA PARISH FAMILY

Our Mission “St. Victoria is a Catholic family inviting all to celebrate the Eucharist in the spirit of fellowship and love. We worship together, seek formation of youth, provide opportunities for spiritual growth and community involvement while reaching out to all as the face and hands of Jesus Christ.”

Third Sunday of Ordinary Time January 21, 2018 Liturgical Schedule Saturday: 5 p.m. Sunday: 8:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Daily: Tuesday through Friday 8 a.m. Communion Service: Monday - Friday 6:30 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration: Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Reconciliation: Saturday 6 p.m. or by appointment Rosary: Tuesday - Friday 7:40 a.m. St. Anthony Novena: Tuesday after Mass Marriage: call nine months in advance, 443-2661 Baptisms: 443-2661 Prayer Line: Dianne Leahy, [email protected] Mary Moore, 443-2443 Catholic United Financial: Darlene Williams, 403-6959 RCIA Coordinator: Deacon Ray Ortman, 443-2661 Parish Pastoral Council: Michelle Kunze, 612-669-9717, Paul David, 612-518-9119; Kathy Hester, 442-1506; John Hintzen, 393-5014; Chris Fischer, 240-9012; Judy Iverson, 949-0229; Dan Maus, 443-2504; Jon Carlson, 210-8991; Cynthia Hegarty, 612-251-4413; Sue Schrempp, 443-2529 Parish Finance Council: Bob Bruers, 807-1803; Margaret Hanson, 443-2648; Patrick McKinney, 470-6210; Tim Amundsen, 443-2531; Ralph Hatch, 472-3532 Trustees: Margaret Hanson, 443-2648 ; Mike Werch, 484-0300

Parish Team

Pastor Fr. Robert White, 443-2661 x205, [email protected] Deacon and Administrator Ray Ortman, 443-2661 x203, [email protected] Director of Music and Liturgy Elizabeth Nowak, 443-2661 x207, [email protected] Director of Adult, Children and Youth Formation Emily Klinker, 443-2661 x218, [email protected] Assistant Director for Children’s Formation Sara Svenby, 443-2661 x219, [email protected] Assistant Director for Youth Formation Ann Esping, 443-2661 x202, [email protected] Youth Formation Leader Theo Chalgren, 443-2661 x221, [email protected] Director of Shared Ministries John Abel, 443-2661 x204, [email protected] Office Manager Joni Jeurissen, 443-2661 x216, [email protected] Ministry Support Services Julie Schmieg, 443-2661 x201, [email protected] Maintenance Supervisor Eric Wahlund, 443-2661 x208, [email protected] Receptionist Mary Catino, 443-2661 x200, [email protected] Communications Supervisor/Bulletin Editor Mary Harvey, 443-2661 x206, [email protected] Parish Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekdays 8228 Victoria Drive, Victoria, MN 55386 Phone 952-443-2661; Fax 952-443-3866; www.stvictoria.net

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 21, 2018 The readings for January 28 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Reading II: 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 Gospel: Mark 1:21-28 The most important question Mark’s Gospel asks is, “Who is Jesus?” Jesus speaks with authority and people were stunned with the knowledge of the Scriptures Jesus displayed. Beyond this, his very presence changes situations. When he drives out the evil spirit, the crowd doesn’t understand when the shrieking demon calls him by name — “the holy one of God.” They discuss the power over evil and go out to spread the news throughout all of Galilee, but they keep asking, “Who is he?” For them and for us, it’s more important to let the holy presence and authority of Jesus into the situations of our lives and of our world than to look for verbal answers and definitions of who Jesus is. Question of the Week Has there been a time when someone’s presence brought change in your life? Was it negative or positive. Have you experienced a time when God might have been working to overcome an evil situation?

Welcome to St. Victoria

If you are a visitor at St. Victoria, welcome. If you would like information on becoming a registered parishioner at St. Victoria, please feel free to contact Julie Schmieg in the parish office. She will be happy to line up an appointment for you at one of our upcoming “Bien Venidos” registration dates for new parishioners. (Bien Venidos means good welcome.) You may reach Julie at [email protected] or 443-2661 x201. (Please Note: If you are a guest at St. Victoria and would like to make a contribution, you will find “Welcome Envelopes” in the kiosk in the Commons.)

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Baptism Information Baptisms are celebrated on designated weekends during all three Masses and after the 5 p.m. Saturday and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Masses. The next scheduled Baptisms will be celebrated February 10 and 11. This is the last time Baptisms will be celebrated until Easter Sunday, April 1. Baptisms are not celebrated during Lent except in an emergency. (Adults will be Baptized at the Easter Vigil, March 31.) You may have two sponsors (Godparents), one man and one woman, or just one sponsor. At least one sponsor must be a Confirmed, practicing Catholic and be at least 16 years old. Parents are required to have attended a Jordan Night (Baptism Class) within the previous five years before a scheduled Baptism is celebrated. The next Jordan Night is scheduled on Thursday, April 12. For information or to schedule a Baptism, contact Mary Harvey at [email protected] or 443-2661 x206.

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Mass Intentions

Tuesday, January 23 — Elizabeth Sawvel Wednesday, January 24 — Joe Kock  Thursday, January 25 — Marilyn Timmermann  Friday, January 26 — Marie Schneider   Saturday, January 27 — Frannie Schmieg  Sunday, January 28 — 8:45 a.m. Guy Koenig  10:45 a.m. St. Victoria Parishioners

In Memoriam Gerald “Jerry” Sterner October 23, 1930 — January 10, 2018 RCIA “One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic” are the ideas behind the Four Marks of the Church that have been in our beliefs since the beginning of Christianity. These adjectives are used in the Creed that we recite at every Mass. Please come join us Tuesday, January 23, at 6 p.m. to join in prayer and participate in a lively discussion about the Four Marks of the Catholic Church and why they are so important to us.

Prayer Service for Life

Tomorrow, Monday, January 22, is the Annual Prayer Service for Life at the Cathedral beginning at 10:30 a.m. with a prayer service followed by MCCL’s March for Life at the State Capitol. This prayer service commemorates the millions of lives lost to abortion and the many women and men wounded by abortion’s aftermath. All are invited and welcome. A bus is scheduled to leave Waconia from the St. Joseph Catholic Church parking lot at 9 a.m. and return at approximately 2:45 p.m. Call Sue at 442-4151 to RSVP. Plans are to attend the prayer service and participate in the march. Reminder to dress warm and bring a bag lunch.

Communion at Home

If you, or someone you know, is unable to come to Mass on a weekday or weekend (surgery, accident, illness, etc.), parishioners who are a part of the St. Victoria Pastoral Care Team will be happy to bring Communion to your home. It can be a one-time only occasion or on-going for as long as you like. To arrange for Communion at home, please call John Abel in the parish office.

Ministry of Spiritual Direction

Explore a closer relationship with God. Call Deb LeMay at 297-4255 or Craig Hamilton at 612-237-3463 for information and/or an appointment to learn more about spiritual direction, an ancient process of accompanying people in their spiritual journey toward freedom and peace. Scholarships are available. Call the parish office for details. Stay Connected Website is www.stvictoria.net Instagram is st.victoriaparishfamily Twitter is @Saint_Victoria Facebook is St. Victoria Parish Family Parish Website is www.stvictoria.net Thank you for sharing your time, talent and treasure with St. Victoria

From the Pastor’s Desk . . . Men’s Prayer Breakfast

Matt Birk's appearance at the Men's Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, January 13, was enjoyed by a “sold out” audience of over 250 parishioners and their guests. Matt's personal reflections on his noteworthy football career were intertwined with the important role his faith has played throughout his life. Matt began his remarks with a quote from Mother Teresa, “Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.” Matt spoke of the influence his parents played in raising him as a boy in St. Paul. His path through Cretin Derham Hall High School and Harvard led him to be drafted by the Minnesota Vikings. Matt shared his battles to make the team and eventually become an All-Pro. His years as a Viking and later as a Baltimore Raven were influenced by teammates like John Randle, and coaches like John Harbaugh. His commitment to faith was strengthened by his wife, Adrianna, and their decision to raise their family of eight here in Minnesota. The audience was lifted by Matt's commitment to the Catholic Church, his humility and his belief that a parent's role is invaluable to a child . . . for a lifetime. He also talked about prayer, telling a story of finding a coach on his knees one early morning. Upon asking him why, he told Matt “life brings us to our knees, so why not start the day there?” I hope that everyone in attendance found Matt as inspiring as I did! And, I do want to take this opportunity to mention Mike Ramler, coor dinator for the event, committee member Bernie Mackell, and a host of volunteers for their hard work to make sure our annual event was another great success!

Prayer for Christian Unity

You might be interested in attending an event that is planned at the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, with the St. Paul Area Synod and the Minneapolis Area Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, that will bring the 500th Anniversary Commemorations of the Reformation to a close. At 7 p.m. tonight (Sunday, January 21), a joint Liturgy of Evening Prayer for Christian Unity tonight, Sunday, January 21, at 7 p.m., at the St. Paul Cathedral. Bishop Patricia Lull of the St. Paul Area Synod will preach, and Bishop Ann Svennungsen of the Minneapolis Area Synod and Archbishop Bernard Hebda will serve as Liturgists. All are welcome as we renew a common witness to Jesus Christ. A reception follows. The Reformation, a movement that led to a variety of Protestant Christian Churches, occurred for many reasons including social, political and economic causes — as well as religious causes and a frustration with church leaders who had become worldly and corrupt and with questionable Church practices such as the sale of indulgences. Fr. Bob There is Eucharistic Adoration every Thursday in the Historic Church beginning at 8:30 a.m. (after Daily Mass) and ending at 8 p.m. Seek the Lor d and know he patiently awaits you. Chaplet of Divine Mercy follows.

Happenings at St. Victoria . . . Parish Lenten Mission

Our Parish Lenten Mission is Sunday, February 25. The event includes a concert by MN Adult and Teen Challenge Choir at 4 p.m., followed by Mass at 5 p.m. and a catered dinner at 6 p.m. Members of the choir are individuals who, in addition to sharing their music, will share the stories of their lives while addicted and how God helped them persevere and overcome. All parishioners are invited. (The cost for dinner will be $10 and advance purchase of dinner tickets will be necessary.)

Launch Ministry St. Victoria’s Launch Ministry provides a variety of volunteer support for Launch Ministry in Chaska in their efforts to serve young adults, ages 19 to 29, who are facing difficulties (including homelessness) in today’s environment. One volunteer opportunity provides meals for Launch clients. Volunteers sign up to bring items for a meal (or an entire meal). The food is delivered to St. Victoria between 4 and 5:30 p.m. on specified dates and placed in a cooler near the church entrance. Another volunteer then delivers the food to the Launch Ministry site located at the Moravian Church in Chaska. Volunteers are invited to join the Launch clients at their meal. (When you volunteer, you will receive a reminder email 5 to 7 days prior to the meal delivery date.) Currently, St. Victoria is scheduled to provide a meal March 13. If you are interested in providing items for this date (or the entire meal), or if you want more information and/or future dates, please contact St. Victoria coordinator Lynn Gerebi at [email protected].

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Pancake and French Toast Breakfast sponsor ed jointly by St. Joseph and Trinity Lutheran in Waconia to benefit Pro-Life causes. Today, Sunday, Jan. 21, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., St. J oe’s School. Free-will offering. West Suburban Grief Coalition meetings at Oak Knoll Lutheran Church in Minnetonka, Thursdays, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Speaker Jan. 25 is Dale Swan, Spiritual Care Coordinator, “Being Grief Struck.” Call 546-5433 for information. Southwest Grief Coalition at Immanuel Luther an Church in Eden Prairie, starting at 5:30 p.m. Speaker Monday, Jan. 22, is Pastor Jennifer Johnson, “Grieving in Faith.” Call 937-8123 for information. Women’s Retreat, “Full of Grace — Mary, The Model of Love” at St. Therese in Deephaven, Friday, Jan. 26, 5:45 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 27, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., $60. Call 934-7021 for information or to register. Worldwide Marriage Encounter Feb. 9 thr ough 11 at King’s House in Buffalo. Contact Brent and Tracy Chessen at 612-756-8720 or twincitieswwme.org for information or to register. Spiritual Impact — Who will inherit our Church? Are Catholic Millennials engaging in their Catholic faith? Forum sponsored by Catholic Community Foundation will be held Thursday, Jan. 25, at St. Therese Catholic Church in Deephaven, 6 to 8:30 p.m. All are welcome.

Faith Formation Important Upcoming Dates Adult Formation, Faith Formation, and Youth Ministry 1/21 1/21 1/21 1/24 1/24 1/26 1/28 1/31 2/17

Children Liturgy Mission Trip Meeting, 5:30 p.m. High School Bible Study Faith Formation and Confirmation First Communion Parent Meeting (One of two meetings.) Chillfest Children’s Liturgy Faith Formation and Confirmation Coffee and Conversation

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Adult Formation RCIA You are invited to attend any RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) session that sounds interesting. You will find the topic for each upcoming week on page two of the bulletin, on our website and Facebook page. Bible Study Join as for an evening Bible Study exploring the Book of Genesis using the New Collegeville Bible Commentary as our guide. We will meet Wednesday evenings through March 21, from 7:45 to 9 p.m., in the Fireside Room. The suggested donation is $10 (the cost of the Commentary.) To register, call Mary Catino in the parish office. Save the Date Coffee and Conversation is planned for Saturday, February 17 at 9:30 a.m. Join us for Part One of a guided, virtual tour thru the Holy Land.

Faith Formation Chillfest It’s time once again for the very popular Middle School Lock-in. Chillfest 2018 will take place the night of Friday, January 26. We will begin at St. Victoria with Mass, then head over to the Chaska Community Center for lots of fun. In the wee hours of the morning we will return to St. Victoria to watch a movie before heading home to rest. Registration and information is available on the parish website. Contact Sara in the parish office if you have any questions. First Sacrament Parent Meeting All parents with children enrolled in the First Sacrament Program should mark their calendars for Wednesday, January 24, and plan to attend the first of two important parent meetings to be held at 5 and 6:30 p.m. The meetings will include information about participation in preparing children for First Communion as well as First Communion dates and plans. Whether this is your first child to receive this sacrament or your fifth, it is very important that at least one parent attend both meetings.

Youth Ministry High School Bible Study Interested in getting together for fun, snacks and talking about the Gospel of Mark? Join our High School, teen-lead Bible study that meets on Sunday nights from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Try out any week or come for all. The upcoming dates are tonight, January 21, and February 4 and 18. Interested? Show up! Want more details, contact Ann and she’ll add you to the GroupMe so you know the details. Thank You A special salute to the volunteers who participated in our Confirmation Speaker Series. Thank you Joe Hamilton, Angela Dimler, Joni Jeurissen and Colin Faust.

Blessings . . . . Emily Klinker, Sara Svenby, Ann Esping and Theo Chalgren

Marriage and Divorce: Insights into the Tradition A Saint John's School of Theology and Seminary Theology Day will explore how living out the sacrament of marriage has proven to be a challenge. The reasons for this vary, but oftentimes when such an occurrence takes place, many couples resort only to filing for a legal civil divorce to receive necessary legal protection. The church understands this need, yet at the same time, she too has her own way of handling the dissolution of the marriage sacrament — the annulment process. Either way, this kind of journey almost always involves feelings of hurt, regret, betrayal, and perhaps even a deep sense of disconnect with the Church and her teachings on marriage, divorce, and remarriage. Join us for a gracefilled conversation as we first explore the dimensions of the marriage sacrament and the purpose of the annulment process. This session also has a second aim, and that is, to name the real-life struggles that can exist within a marriage and why we need to rethink the way we think and speak about this sacrament. In addition, we will discern ways we as a church community can and should (better) walk alongside those experiencing marital stress and the impending reality of divorce. The event is Thursday, February 1 at St. Joseph the Worker in Maple Grove. Check-in is 6 to 6:30 p.m., presentation at 6:30 p.m. Free event. Registration is required: www.collegevilleMN.com/theologyday, 320-363-3560 or [email protected]. Light refreshments available. Closings If inclement weather should make it necessary to cancel an event at St. Victoria, including Faith Formation and Confirmation, the information will be sent via an all-parish email, be on the marquee in front of the church, appear as a “newsflash” on our website, www.stvictoria.net, and it will be announced on WCCO Radio and TV. If this occurs after regular business hours or during a weekend, office telephones most likely will not be answered. If you are scheduled to help with an event, donate food, etc., and there is bad weather (or for any other reason), please make sure you contact the coordinator of the event to make sure he or she is aware of any change in your plans. Thank you.

Stewardship Report Stewardship Report for January 13 and 14, Week 29 of our fiscal year: Envelope Offering: $ 7,270 Electronic Offering: 8,628 Total Membership Offering: 15,898 Thank you for using your envelopes.

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Marriage in Christ Seminars — Friendship with God, Friendship with Our Spouse, in the Holy Spirit. Throughout 2018, several parishes will be hosting Marriage in Christ seminars. The five-week seminar is for all married couples. For details and the list of host parishes go to www.archspm.org/marriageinchrist. Catholic Watchmen Rally — Tuesday, January 23, at St. Bartholomew in Wayzata. Bishop Andrew Cozzens will speak on “Christ the Man: Why God the Father Begot a Son and What that Means for All Sons of the Father.” Starts at 6:30 p.m. and includes time for Adoration and Confession. Dinner will be provided. Register at TheCatholicWatchmen.com. Contact Enzo Randazzo at [email protected] or 651-291-4483 with questions. Your Life, Your Legacy: Grandparents Seminar — We all want to leave a legacy, but how? The answer is legacy writing. Learn the finer details from Bill Marsella as he shares the way to start planning your estate in a faith-filled way on Sunday, January 28, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rosemount. Register at www.CatholicGrandparenting.org. Contact Susanna Parent at [email protected] or 651-291-4411 with questions. 2018 WINE: Catholic Women’s Conference — WINE (Women in the New Evangelization) invites women of all ages and stages to their conference on Saturday, February 10, at Mary, Mother of the Church in Burnsville. The theme, Hope: An Anchor for the Soul is inspired by St. Philomena’s example and Pope Francis’ invitation to fight against enemies of hope (like discouragement and negativity) to shine as beacons of hope to those we encounter. Inspirational talks, music, prayer, confession, lunch and chocolate. Registration fee is $65. Information and registration at www.CatholicVineyard.com and select the EVENTS tab. 2018 Newly Married Retreat — A retreat for all couples newly married to seven years who wish to have a happy, Holy and healthy marriage is Saturday, February 3, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Mass at 8 a.m.) at the Church of St. Charles Borromeo in St. Anthony. Presentations, speakers, breakout sessions, reconciliation and an opportunity to renew wedding vows. $40 per couple includes breakfast and catered lunch. Details and registration at www.archspm.org/nmr. Miriam Dinner — Women, ages 16 to 35, who are discerning consecrated life are invited to a dinner hosted by Archbishop Hebda on Tuesday, February 6, 6 to 8 p.m., at Church of the Holy Cross in Minneapolis. Evening includes prayer and dinner with consecrated women sharing their vocation testimonies. Typically women are accompanied by their priest, a Consecrated Religious or Youth Minister. Register online at www.10000vocations.org by February 1. Email [email protected] with questions.

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January 27 and 28 Sacristans Joyce Burau, Jacque Krause Rose Rooney, Diane Theis Tom and Becky Tinucci Lector Sue Schrempp Monica Hall Joe Hamilton Eucharistic Ministers Tim Amundsen, Mike and Hailey Amundsen, Greg Butler, Jeanette Hay, Kristen Kowalski, Lisa Kraayenbrink, Debra McMillan, Mary Moore, Doris Schmieg, Bobby and Mary Beth Wulf Renee Borass, Mary Catino, Rita Daly, Marge Diethelm, Dan and Marguerite Dummer, Patty Frier, Mike Kokesh, Nancy Rezac, Dave and Ellen Roan, Diane Theis Theo and Margaret Chalgren, Marty Dentinger, Ann Esping, Diane Forsythe, Tim Kearney, Kerry Leopold, Linda Lindeman, Lindsey Norton, Erv and Linda Spevacek, Carol Trantow Greeter/Usher Cal Haasken, Randy, Jacque and Daniella Krause, Kerry McMillan, Robert Schmieg Jon and Nancy Carlson, Mike Jeurissen, Daryl Schmieg, Troy and Sam Stukenborg Ted and Carole Chalgren, Mark and Mary Kelly, Louise Lehner, Greg Pavett Servers Arin Hausmann, Grant Hayes, Daniella Krause Nate Nicklaus, Rose Senior, Ethan Weinandt Lily Esping, Joe and Nathan Tinucci Sound Phillip Smith Scott Johnson Joseph Klinker Music Cantor Caroline Swanson — Acc. Sharon Schindler Agape Singers — Acc. Amee Gallagher Cantor Elizabeth Nowak — Acc. Amee Gallagher Children’s Liturgy of the Word during the 8:45 and 10:45 a. m. Masses

No Sledding, Please

Please note that sledding is no longer allowed on the hill at the back of the cemetery. As the cemetery expands, there are now gravesites at the back of the cemetery and this area will continue to grow. In honor of our departed loved ones, it is inappropriate to allow sledding there. Thank you.

A Warm Invitation

Start your weekend out right — join fellow parishioners for Mass on Friday mornings at 8 a.m. and stay to “warm your whistle” with a hot cup of coffee, fresh donut holes and fellowship. Everyone is welcome.