New Marriage Minute Video Released Episode 33: “The Benefits to Children of Having a Mom and Dad Who Are Married to Each Other".
Marriage is more than two adults coming together to form a committed union—marriage is also the most pro-child institution ever created. Simply put, kids deserve a mom and a dad.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Pastor's Notes for August 19
Dear Parishioners,
Welcome to Fr. Chuong Cao, C.Ss.R, who is with us this weekend for our annual Mission appeal on behalf of the Redemptorists. We wish him a warm welcome and stay. Welcome, too, to all the visitors to St. Mathias for the 333 Club!
I forgot to print a congratulations to Pat and Arnie Goblirsch on their 50th anniversary, and happy 60th anniversary this weekend to Francis and RIta Goblirsch. Many more happy years. Congratulations, as well, to Tyson Joseph Vogl, son of Joseph and Alicia who is baptized this Sunday afternoon.
Last week, Archbishop Lori of Baltimore, stated to the Knights of Columbus, “The question to ask is this: Are any of the candidates of either party, or independents, standing for something that is intrinsically evil, evil no matter what the circumstances? If that’s the case, a Catholic, regardless of his party affiliation, shouldn’t be voting for such a person.” It is a good reminder that we examine not just the persons in the race, but their positions, in addition to the platforms of the parties. We must face the truth that simply voting for our 'preferred' party is sometimes voting for an intrinsic evil, too, albeit unintended. There will likely be more bashing of candidates, more mudslinging, but as Catholics, we need to stand for life from conception to natural death (and against those that would support the direct destruction of life through abortion, abortifacients, euthanasia, assisted suicide, or embryonic stem cell research) and stand for traditional family of one man and one woman (and the proper ordering of sexual expression in marriage toward the good of children). Much is in the balance for this election, and we need to start now to learn the issues and vote not in conformity with a particular party, but rather in conformity with the faith. For those that are upset with me for writing this, consider the following: If a politician stated that he was in favor of 'eliminating' all people of a particular race, would you ignore this and ask about the rest of his stances? Would that not be an 'one-issue' disqualification? Why should the unborn, or the ill, or the elderly be any different?
In Christ,
Fr. Todd
Welcome to Fr. Chuong Cao, C.Ss.R, who is with us this weekend for our annual Mission appeal on behalf of the Redemptorists. We wish him a warm welcome and stay. Welcome, too, to all the visitors to St. Mathias for the 333 Club!
I forgot to print a congratulations to Pat and Arnie Goblirsch on their 50th anniversary, and happy 60th anniversary this weekend to Francis and RIta Goblirsch. Many more happy years. Congratulations, as well, to Tyson Joseph Vogl, son of Joseph and Alicia who is baptized this Sunday afternoon.
Last week, Archbishop Lori of Baltimore, stated to the Knights of Columbus, “The question to ask is this: Are any of the candidates of either party, or independents, standing for something that is intrinsically evil, evil no matter what the circumstances? If that’s the case, a Catholic, regardless of his party affiliation, shouldn’t be voting for such a person.” It is a good reminder that we examine not just the persons in the race, but their positions, in addition to the platforms of the parties. We must face the truth that simply voting for our 'preferred' party is sometimes voting for an intrinsic evil, too, albeit unintended. There will likely be more bashing of candidates, more mudslinging, but as Catholics, we need to stand for life from conception to natural death (and against those that would support the direct destruction of life through abortion, abortifacients, euthanasia, assisted suicide, or embryonic stem cell research) and stand for traditional family of one man and one woman (and the proper ordering of sexual expression in marriage toward the good of children). Much is in the balance for this election, and we need to start now to learn the issues and vote not in conformity with a particular party, but rather in conformity with the faith. For those that are upset with me for writing this, consider the following: If a politician stated that he was in favor of 'eliminating' all people of a particular race, would you ignore this and ask about the rest of his stances? Would that not be an 'one-issue' disqualification? Why should the unborn, or the ill, or the elderly be any different?
In Christ,
Fr. Todd
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
New Marriage Minute Video Released: "Would passage of the Marriage Protection Amendment end the ongoing conversation that our state is engaged in concerning the appropriate definition of marriage?" | Minnesota for Marriage | MinnesotaForMarriage.com
New Marriage Minute Video Released: "Would passage of the Marriage Protection Amendment end the ongoing conversation that our state is engaged in concerning the appropriate definition of marriage?" Episode 32
No—the opposite is true. Without the Marriage Protection Amendment, special interest advocates could take their cause to activist judges and politicians who could redefine marriage without any input from the voters themselves.
No—the opposite is true. Without the Marriage Protection Amendment, special interest advocates could take their cause to activist judges and politicians who could redefine marriage without any input from the voters themselves.
Monday, August 13, 2012
The Amazing Story of the Hiroshima Eight
The Amazing Story of the Hiroshima Eight: How the Blessed Mother is credited for save the house and lives of 8 Jesuits who were just 8 blocks from ground Zero in Hiroshima, without any side effects of radiation, while others, many further away, died within minutes!
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Pastor's Notes for August 12
Dear Parishioners,
Our sympathy to the family and friends of Larry Soupir, and continued sympathy to the family of Phyllis Hengel (sorry again about printing the wrong name). May they rest in peace.
Congratulations to Baylor Matthew Samyn, son of Matt and Andrea, who is baptized this weekend.
I have been troubled lately by something that has been growing more common, and that is that some who are scheduled for liturgical ministries are simply not showing up or finding a replacement. This puts the burden on me to try to find people. I realize that this is a summer thing, but I really encourage you to be responsible to find people. Lectors should be have looked over the readings more than 5-10 minutes before Mass, and this is difficult if I have to ask. Servers, too, are increasingly rare. It does no good, either, to call me 15 minutes before Mass apologizing for not being there - I won't get the message until after Mass! Even if it seems so minor, the aid that liturgical ministers provide is important. Perhaps I do not say thank you enough, so that is why many find it easy to be irresponsible. I am thankful, though, and I am especially grateful to those who show as scheduled, find a replacement, or swap days with someone else. Please know my gratitude!
This Wednesday, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption, and it is a Holy Day of Obligation. We are having two Vigil Masses on Tuesday evening, and two on Wednesday. Please see the bulletin above for times and places.
In Christ,
Fr. Todd
Our sympathy to the family and friends of Larry Soupir, and continued sympathy to the family of Phyllis Hengel (sorry again about printing the wrong name). May they rest in peace.
Congratulations to Baylor Matthew Samyn, son of Matt and Andrea, who is baptized this weekend.
I have been troubled lately by something that has been growing more common, and that is that some who are scheduled for liturgical ministries are simply not showing up or finding a replacement. This puts the burden on me to try to find people. I realize that this is a summer thing, but I really encourage you to be responsible to find people. Lectors should be have looked over the readings more than 5-10 minutes before Mass, and this is difficult if I have to ask. Servers, too, are increasingly rare. It does no good, either, to call me 15 minutes before Mass apologizing for not being there - I won't get the message until after Mass! Even if it seems so minor, the aid that liturgical ministers provide is important. Perhaps I do not say thank you enough, so that is why many find it easy to be irresponsible. I am thankful, though, and I am especially grateful to those who show as scheduled, find a replacement, or swap days with someone else. Please know my gratitude!
This Wednesday, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption, and it is a Holy Day of Obligation. We are having two Vigil Masses on Tuesday evening, and two on Wednesday. Please see the bulletin above for times and places.
In Christ,
Fr. Todd
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
"Shouldn't the government get out of the business of regulating marriage and leave it to adults to decide marriage for themselves?"
New Marriage Minute Video Episode 31: "Shouldn't the government get out of the business of regulating marriage and leave it to adults to decide marriage for themselves?" | Minnesota for Marriage | MinnesotaForMarriage.com
No. Marriage is not merely a private matter that exists only for the benefit of adults. Marriage serves an intrinsically public purpose to provide for the care and development of the next generation.
No. Marriage is not merely a private matter that exists only for the benefit of adults. Marriage serves an intrinsically public purpose to provide for the care and development of the next generation.
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Pastor's Notes for August 5
Dear Parishioners,
Our sympathy to the family of Phyllis Hengel. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.
This week, I decided to write about one of my other hats than Pastor. For the past 8+ years, I have served as Chaplain to the only Serra Club (thus far) in our Diocese. It typically meets the first Thursday of every month at the Chapel of Divine Providence in Sleepy Eye. Serra is named after Blessed Junipero Serra, the missionary priest of the Pacific coast who founded 9 of the 36 original missions. The organization of Serra exists to assist those discern a vocation to the priesthood, deaconate, or religious life and those those already responding, as well as growing in their own vocations as lay Catholic men and women. It has been a consistent highlight of my month, to gather for rosary and Mass, a little social time, and a great program. The programs usually consist of either someone in a Church vocation already, sharing their vocation story, or of someone in the discerning stages, and their story thus far. These programs build up faith, give insight into what we might do to promote a culture of vocations, and encourage us to live our faith. Guests are always welcome to attend. I would like to add to the number of parishioners that are already members (Al Guetter, Jerry and Lucy Moldan, and Mike and Annette Rohlik). Come to a meeting to see what Serra is, or talk to one of the members.
In Christ,
Fr. Todd
Our sympathy to the family of Phyllis Hengel. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.
This week, I decided to write about one of my other hats than Pastor. For the past 8+ years, I have served as Chaplain to the only Serra Club (thus far) in our Diocese. It typically meets the first Thursday of every month at the Chapel of Divine Providence in Sleepy Eye. Serra is named after Blessed Junipero Serra, the missionary priest of the Pacific coast who founded 9 of the 36 original missions. The organization of Serra exists to assist those discern a vocation to the priesthood, deaconate, or religious life and those those already responding, as well as growing in their own vocations as lay Catholic men and women. It has been a consistent highlight of my month, to gather for rosary and Mass, a little social time, and a great program. The programs usually consist of either someone in a Church vocation already, sharing their vocation story, or of someone in the discerning stages, and their story thus far. These programs build up faith, give insight into what we might do to promote a culture of vocations, and encourage us to live our faith. Guests are always welcome to attend. I would like to add to the number of parishioners that are already members (Al Guetter, Jerry and Lucy Moldan, and Mike and Annette Rohlik). Come to a meeting to see what Serra is, or talk to one of the members.
In Christ,
Fr. Todd
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