Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

JANUARY 15, 2017

St. Joseph Campus: 1310 Mainstreet, Hopkins St. John Campus (Parish Office): 6 Interlachen Road, Hopkins 55343 Phone: (952) 935-5536 Website: www.stgabrielhopkins.org Fax: (952) 938-2724 CONTACTS Parish Office .................... (952) 935-5536

CELEBRATION OF MASSES St. Joseph Campus Saturday ................................. 4:30pm Sunday ..................................... 8:30am Tue & Thu................................. 7:00am Morning Prayer & Rosary Mon, Wed, & Fri .................... 7:00am

St. John Campus Sunday .. 10:30am & 1:00pm (Hispanic) Wed, Fri & Sat ....................... 8:00am

SACRAMENTAL LIFE Eucharistic Adoration Chapel: Perpetual Adoration open 24 hours at St. Joseph Campus Baptism: Contact the office 2 months prior to Baptism to schedule the required preparation conference. Matrimony: Contact priest 12 months in advance of desired date.

Reconciliation (Private) St. Joseph Campus Saturday ............................... 3:30pm St. John Campus Saturday ......................... 8:30-9:30am Sunday .................................. 12:30pm

Anointing:

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Communion or BeFriender Visit

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Parish Registration

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Bulletin Deadline Fridays at 12:00pm except for holidays (10 days before the date of bulletin publication.) email to: [email protected]

Parish Staff Pastor Fr. James Liekhus [email protected] Deacons Deacon Darrel Branch [email protected] Deacon Francis Tangney (952) 935-8530 [email protected] Business Administrator Beth Schorle [email protected] Director of Worship & Music Katie Schafer [email protected] Office Manager Martha Krawczak [email protected] Director of Ministries Mary Fran Karanikolas [email protected] Director of Youth Formation Cindy Novak [email protected] Pre-School Coordinator Kathleen Esh (952) 933-7610 [email protected] Custodian Ricardo Torres [email protected] Pastoral Council Members

Bridget Kanowitz Lynn Cases Luis Becerra Edali Mendez Therese Otten

Ed Bennett Bill Johnson Paul O’Gorman Jeff Ward

Notre Dame Academy www.nda-mn.org 13505 Excelsior Blvd Mtka MN 55345 Ginger Vance. Principal (952) 358-3500 email: [email protected]

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Parish News LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR JANUARY 21/22 4:30 Mass at St. Joseph Campus Extraordinary Ministers: M. Banker, R. Bechir, L. Bredemeier, K. Jamison, C. Murphy, L. Raphael Lectors: M.A. Roberts, C. Murphy Sacristan: K. Jamison Greeters: A. Kuehn, P. Petersen, J. Vesovich Servers: TBD Usher: B. Johnson 8:30 Mass at St. Joseph Campus Extraordinary Ministers: M. Beckering, P. Bell, J. Brannan, P. Hirl, D. Hirl, H. Lodermeier, P. Weinbender Lectors: P. Hirl, J. Brannan Sacristan: D. Hirl

Greeters: D. Hemker, K. Kopesky, D. Lauzon Servers: Rose C. Usher: P. Ames 10:30 Mass at St. John Campus Extraordinary Ministers: S. Behnken, B. Davies, K. Davies, G. Delander, R. Fox, J. Greene, T. Greene, B. McBride, M.K. Rottach, G. Schiefert, M. Schiefert Lectors: S. Behnken, G. Delander Sacristan: K. Davies Greeters: J. Luger, J. Luger, M. Mayaka, J. Murungi, K. White, L. Williams Servers: Maria D., Julius K., Peter M. Nursery: M. Ruff, T. Williams

St Gabriel Celebrates Catholic Education Special Daily Mass will be celebrated with our students at Notre Dame Academy at our St Joseph campus on Wednesday, January 25 at 9:30am. Plan to attend this Mass with our children.

Stewardship-Sharing Our Treasure with the Community

“ACCL – A COMMUNITY CARING FOR LIFE” IS THE JANUARY RECIPIENT!

The second collection in January will be used to help our local “Southwest Options for Women” (previous name – Minnetonka LifeCare Center) on Mainstreet in Hopkins. A small portion will be set aside for our ACCL Committee to provide Pro-Life Education, including future speakers, pamphlets, DVDs, flyers, postage, etc. Parenting programs, child development classes, financial assistance and even housing are a part of what Options For Women Centers provide.

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It’s not enough to say “don’t have an abortion” — we can all be a part of helping women consider the pro-life decision by letting them know about the no-cost services and life-affirming solutions available for women. The Southwest Options for Women is expanding! They will continue to support people with pregnancy testing, maternity and baby needs including formula, diapers, baby food and more! They hope to purchase an ultrasound Machine and more! Pray that all these mothers can make a fresh start, a new beginning and share a positive future with their babies. Cash, coin, and checks are welcome or give online direct from your bank account or credit card. Checks are to be made out to St. Gabriel the Archangel Church with “ACCL” written in the memo section. Visit the parish website to give online. Please be generous.

Parish News

Please pray for those in nursing homes, the families of the sick, caregivers, the military and their families, and for the following: Paula Beauchene, Arlene Beers, Angeles Beltran, Nancy Bishop, Keely Christianson, Dr. Dennis Clifford, Mark Clifford, Jim Cole, Colleen Dickinson, Helen Eisel, Lucy Erhard, April Evans, Lyle Franke, George Fraser, Adrian Vela Garay, Fr. Ralph Goman, Ed Glassgow, Lu Gragert, Gail Krieg, Ted Hagert, Amy Hennen, Dave Hesse, Bridget Higgins, Jacob Jelinek, Lucille Jones, Luke Julien, Donald Kadlec, Mary Lou Keller, Barb Kok, Gail Krieg, Kristen Kurtz, Ann Marie Larson, Ron Loeffler, Theresa Lucken, Pat Malinowski, Lisa McGlasson, Jerre Miller, Sandy Muschenheim, Anna Ames Phillips, Vicente Pulido, Bernie Reid, Mary Anne Roberts, Eugene Rohrbeck, Mardie Rydell, Marcella Samuelson, Loraine Schwinn, Mary Seurer, Viola Smetana, Sandy Sperrazza, Ranee Sulfridge, Dario Vizcarra Tapia, Janelle VanLith, Geri VanLith, Mrs. John Vilipski, Laura Wotta. Elsie Zustiak  

Deceased: Please pray for the repose of the soul of Bill Nord, son -in-law of Marty & Darlene Noll, and pray for his family and friends who mourn him.

Dear Parishioners, At a recent home visit to celebrate the anointing of the sick, a parishioner asked me why we anoint the person’s hands along with the forehead. I had never thought to wonder about that, and I didn’t know the answer. So I looked it up. Some of you may remember that before Vatican II, it was customary to anoint the five senses – eyes, ears, nostrils, lips and hands. With each anointing, the priest said “Through this holy unction and His own most tender mercy may the Lord pardon thee whatever sins or faults thou hast committed by sight [by hearing, by smell, by taste, by touch.”] That prayer speaks of the forgiveness of sin, but that is not all that the sacrament does. Vatican II was an opportune time to modify the prayer to better express the effects of the sacrament, and to simplify the rite. The four anointings on the head were condensed into the single anointing of the forehead, and the prayer is now, “Through this holy anointing, may the Lord, in His love and mercy, help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit. May the Lord, who frees you from sin, save you and raise you up.” As we see, this prayer speaks of the help that we receive by the grace of the Holy Spirit, help that we especially need in times of grave sickness. The People of God are very considerate of me, and often times say "don't want to bother you, Father,” and so are hesitant to ask for this sacrament. Honestly, what I want to be busy doing is celebrating the sacraments, especially with those who are suffering. This sacrament is for anyone who begins to be in danger of death because of sickness or old age, so if that describes you or someone you know, please let me know so that we can together call upon the grace of the Holy Spirit for help. -Fr. Liekhus The 2017 Catholic Services Appeal is about to kick-off! Through the recent example of St. Theresa of Calcutta, better known as Mother Theresa, we have seen how captivating heroic charity is. The 17 collective ministries of the Archdiocese, serving the poor, the marginalized, and the needy, participate in and are supported by this same heroic charity, lived out in the individual vocations of all the members of this Archdiocese. The 17 collective ministries served by the Catholic Services Appeal are: 1. American Indian Ministry 2. Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (ACCW) 3. Campus Ministry – Newman Center

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4. Campus Ministry – Saint Paul’s Outreach 5. Catholic Charities 6. Deaf Ministry 7. Elementary Schools 8. Evangelization and Catechesis 9. High School Scholarships 10. Hospital Chaplains 11. Latino Ministry 12. Marriage, Family and Life 13. Parishes 14. Prison Chaplains 15. Saint John Vianney College Seminary 16. The Saint Paul Seminary 17. Venezuelan Mission Please begin to prayerfully consider your upcoming gift to the Catholic Services Appeal. Visit the CSAF’s website at www.csafspm.org to learn more.

Parish News

Weekly Calendar

MASS INTENTIONS

Sunday, January 15 8:30am Kitty Plunkett 10:30am †Dorothy Fleming 1:00pm People of the Parish Tuesday, January 17 7:00am †Margaret Crowley Wednesday, January 18 8:00am †Margaret Crowley Thursday, January 19 7:00am †Imogene VanOverschelde Friday, January 20 8:00am †Charles Schueller Saturday, January 21 8:00am The Reinnes Family 4:30pm †Elizabeth Borg & Anna Beag Sunday, January 22 8:30am †Art Bell 10:30am Tony Misslin 1:00pm People of the Parish

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Coming soon the annual bake sale will be on Saturday February 4 after the 4:30pm Mass and after the 8:30 and 10:30am Masses on Sunday, February 5. More details on the bake sale in next week’s bulletin. Sponsored by the Council of Catholic Women (CCW).

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St Gabriel the Archangel's Sunday Giving

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ACH and Credit Card giving is available. Visit our website for Online Giving options or call the parish office at (952) 935-5536.

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Café, St. John campus

Tuesday, January 17 3:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm

Returning our gifts to God and His Church

Hospitality Sunday Social Hall, St. Joseph campus Hispanic Parents Retreat Leo’s Den, St. John campus Children’s Ministry (grades 1-4) Music Rm, Café, Gym, St. John campus Nursery St. John campus Preschool Preschool Rm, St. John campus Hospitality Sunday Community Rm, St. John campus Loaves & Fishes Meal Social Hall, St. Joseph campus Confirmation Prep Community Rm, St. John campus Small Group Community Rm, St. John campus

Monday, January 16 Campuses closed

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BAKE SALE

Music Rm, Café, Gym, Leo’s Den, St. John campus

Sunday, January 15

Small Group Conference Rm, St. John campus Legion of Mary Library, St. Joseph campus Loaves & Fishes Meal Social Hall, St. Joseph campus Life in the Spirit Seminar (Hispanic) Gym, St. John campus RCIA Conference Rm, St. John campus Healing Mass Church, St. Joseph campus Holy Spirit Prayer Group Library, St. Joseph campus Small Group Leo’s Den, St. John campus Men’s Basketball Gym, St. John campus

Wednesday, January 18 6:00pm 6:00pm

Life in the Spirit Seminar (Hispanic) Community Rm, St. John campus Middle School/High School Faith Formation

Thursday, January 19 6:00pm 6:30pm 6:30pm 6:30pm 7:00pm

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Friday, January 20 8:30am

Small Group Conference Rm, St. John campus 6:00pm Parent’s Night Out Café, Leo’s Den, Preschool Gym, St. John campus 6:00pm New Member Dinner Rectory, St. John campus 7:00pm Bridge Group Community Rm, St. John campus 7:00pm WMYA Sports Night Gym, St. John campus

Saturday, January 21 5:30pm 7:00pm

Loaves & Fishes Meal Social Hall, St. Joseph campus Hispanic Community Prayer Group Community Rm, St. John campus

Sunday, January 22 8:00am

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KC Pancake Breakfast Social Hall, St. Joseph campus Hispanic Youth Ministry Retreat Leo’s Den, St. John campus Children’s Ministry (grades 1-4) Music Rm, Café, Gym, St. John campus Nursery St. John campus Preschool Preschool Rm, St. John campus Loaves & Fishes Meal Social Hall, St. Joseph campus Small Group Community Rm, St. John campus

Retirement Farewell Mary Fran Karanikolas will be present after all the Masses on the last weekend in January to say good bye. She will go down to Loaves and Fishes on Saturday evening and we’ll have hospitality after the Masses on Sunday.

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Parish News Everyone is invited to a

KC PANCAKE, EGG & SAUSAGE BREAKFAST

with Milk, Juice and Coffee When: January 22 Time: 8:00am to 1:00pm Where: St. Joseph campus social hall Price: Adults: $8.00, Seniors: $5.00. Children: 6-12 $4:00 and 5 years and under: Free. Come down and enjoy the good food, and company.

ACCL NEWS DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE LEGAL PROTECTION OF UNBORN CHILDREN Monday, January 23, is the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children and our parish ACCL (ACCL-A Community Caring for Life) team invites you to join us for led prayers and a DVD beginning at 6:30pm in St. Joseph campus social hall. Come and enjoy the Loaves and

Fishes meal first! Tasty food and great coffee! Question's - Contact Kathleen Esh [email protected].

IMPORTANT CHANGE!

MCCL will hold the annual march at the capital rally on January 22. It begins at 2:00pm. Due to January 22 falling on a Sunday, the annual prayer service for hope, healing and mercy will be on Saturday, January 21 at St. Mary's Chapel at the St. Paul Seminary at 7:00pm by Archbishop Hebda, followed by Adoration & Reconciliation. The evening will close at 11:00pm.

Proceeds will go to Knights of Columbus Community Projects

Second Sunday of Ordinary Time, Jan 15, 2017

ISAIAH 49:3, 5-6; 1 CORINTHIANS 1:13; JOHN 1:29-34 As we consider the reading for this week we need see that each of the individuals had a mission handed them by the Lord. God has a plan for each of us. Yes, we too, have a mission handed us from God. In the first reading the Unnamed Servant had a mission to carry out: to call the Israelites to return to their home land and to their God. He was to be a “Light to the Nations”. In other words, He was for all people. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians is addressing the people of God who have been sanctified in Christ. In the next six weeks we will see the issues Paul has with the people of

Corinth. We will see how Paul is concerned about their division and how he will call them to all walk with Christ. As always, Paul is on a mission! John the Baptist was sent to prepare the way for the One to Come. When he saw the dove descend on Jesus he knew he saw the Christ. Once he baptized Jesus, his main mission was completed. We too, are a people with a mission: to bring ourselves closer to our God and to lead others there. For more information or to sign up for a small group contact Karen Fish at (952) 239-1949. Reflection Questions:  Do I recognize that I have been given a mission? If so, what is it?  What should I do to discover what God has planned for me?  Have I accepted my mission as a call from God?

MEN’S RETREAT

"Landing Up? Or Stepping Down? What does the Lord want you to do A Silent Weekend Retreat for men will with your life" The suggested offering for this retreat is $175.00 which be held at Christ the King Retreat includes a non-refundable deposit of Center in Buffalo, Minnesota on $30.00 per person to reserve a room. February 3-5, 2017. The retreat The men of this parish are invited to a begins on Friday, February 3, at beautiful, inexpensive, lakeside 8:00pm and concludes on Sunday, weekend of wonderful relaxation and February 5, at 12:45pm. The retreat will be conducted by Thom Winninger, spiritual rejuvenation. Please call (763) 682-1394 for a registration form and CSMA. The theme of the retreat is: more information.

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Mitten Tree Thank You Thank you, thank you to all those people who helped cut, sew, assemble, or purchase mittens and scarves for our Mitten Tree. It was a big success! We donated over 100 pair of mittens to Sharing and Caring Hands!! Thanks, everyone. You are using your talents and we continue to pray for all people to be warm this winter.

Youth Formation, School & Parish News FAITH FORMATION NEWS MINISTRY TEAM MEMBERS NEEDED

We are looking for additional adults and teens to serve on our ministry teams. Members are needed for Children’s Ministry (grades 1-4) which meets on Sunday mornings, 10:15-11:35am. Plans, materials, and support are all provided and the serving is joyful! Adults are also needed for our high school ministry team which meets on Wednesdays from 6:00- 7:15pm. Grow in your own faith as you facilitate activities with our awesome teens. For more information or to get started, contact Cindy Novak ([email protected], 952-540-4762).

SAVE THE DATES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL FAITH SERVICE CAMP!

Faith Service Camp (FSC) is a week-long service and social experience for youth currently in 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. The youth and adult leaders serve at various ministries and organizations around the metro area each morning then participate in fun social activities in the afternoons. We wrap up the week with a big celebration at Valley Fair on Friday afternoon! This year, Faith Service Camp will take place July 17-21. Watch for registrations materials to be available in April and get them in early for a discount price! Need more info? Contact Cindy, [email protected], (952) 540-4762.

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DON’T SAY YOU FOUND THIS OUT TOO LATE! Our Vacation Bible School dates - get your calendar -are - get your marker August 7 - 11, 2017! 9:00am to 3:00pm, at St. Joseph campus. There - now you know! We need children and adults to make it the best ever! Questions? Contact Kathleen Esh at [email protected].

NEW MEMBER DINNER Friday, January 20, at 6:00pm in the Rectory 1428 Preston Lane Did you become a parishioner of St. Gabriel’s in 2016? We welcome you and invite you to

share a light supper with others from the parish. RSVP by January 16 to Mary Fran Karanikolas, Director of Ministries.ranikolas@stgabrielhopkins. org or call (952) 935-5536

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Stewardship Calling “Now the Lord has spoken who formed me as his servant from the womb...” Isaiah 49:5a You have to do what God is calling you to do and I have to do what God is calling me to do. Guess what, each Disciple has been given a different plan! So, stop comparing yourself to others. Don’t let envy and jealousy enter your life. Be thankful for the gifts God has given you and generously share them with others.

HEALING MASS Loaves and Fishes on Monday, January 16 Sign-up in the foyer at St. John campus to help prepare the meal at St. Joseph campus at 3:00pm or to set-up, serve or clean-up after the meal. CLEAN-UP HELP IS NEEDED FROM 5:30 TO 6:30pm Monetary donations may be sent to St. Gabriel’s parish office, attention Loaves and Fishes. For more information contact Deacon Darrel and Chris Branch at (952) 929-8695.

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Father Jim Livingston will celebrate a Healing Mass on Tuesday, January 17, at 7:00pm in St. Joseph campus church. Please join us for the Rosary and Mass. Direct questions to Barb at (952) 9338423.

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II Domingo Ordinario “A”

Principal Posición De Asistente De Guardería

San Gabriel Arcángel está buscando un individuo motivado por nuestra principal posición de asistente de guardería. Experiencia previa en cuidado de niños preferido. Buenas habilidades de la comunicación y la capacidad para interactuar de manera adecuada con los niños desde la infancia hasta los seis años de edad es requerida. Debe tener la capacidad de crear y mantener un ambiente seguro, cómodo y divertido para los niños a través de la comunicación abierta con los padres o tutores. Debe ser mínimo de 21 años de la edad. TRES MISIONES Hoy comenzamos con una de las “cantos del siervo” del libro de Isaías, una canto profético sobre el ministerio de servicio de Jesús. La misión de Isaías no sólo es lograr que los hijos de Jacob se reúnan en Israel, sino también es convertirse en “una luz de las naciones” (Isaías 49:6). Jesucristo, como servidor, será el cumplimiento de la antigua profecía y la base de la nueva. Este domingo comenzamos una serie de lecturas de la carta de san Pablo a los corintios. Aquí se define a Pablo de acuerdo a su misión: es un apóstol de Jesucristo. La Iglesia en Corinto a quien se dirige en su carta también se define: es parte de la Iglesia universal de Dios. Los corintios, como todos los cristianos, son llamados a la santidad. Aunque la fiesta del Bautismo del Señor se celebró el domingo pasado, el Evangelio de hoy también alude a la importancia de dicho acontecimiento. La lectura enfatiza que Jesús “tiene precedencia” sobre Juan: su bautismo en el Espíritu erradicará el pecado. Jesús acepta el bautismo de Juan, a pesar de que él mismo es el Cordero de Dios.

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura —Tú eres mi servidor, Israel. Te voy a poner como una luz para el mundo (Isaías 49:3, 5-6). Salmo — Aquí estoy, Señor, para hacer tu voluntad (Salmo 40 [39]). Segunda lectura — A los que Dios santificó en Cristo Jesús . . . tengan bendición y paz, de parte de Dios Padre y de Cristo Jesús, el Señor (1 Corintios 1:1-3).

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Evangelio — Ahí viene el Cordero de Dios, el que quita el pecado del mundo. Él es el Hijo de Dios Salmo responsorial: Leccionario II © 1976, Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia del Episcopado Mexicano. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Al escribir Tradiciones de nuestra fe me he encontrado con muchas fiestas patronales en España, Latinoamérica y Estados Unidos de América. Muchas de ellas mantienen su carácter religioso mientras que otras son simplemente una excusa para festejar, mejorar la economía local o hacer política, pero no por estas razones deben ser descartadas. Tomemos, por ejemplo, la fiesta de san Sebastián de las Ovejas en la frontera entre Argentina y Chile. Esta fiesta es más vieja que ambas naciones y su peregrinación pisa los dos suelos. A lo largo del tiempo, esta fiesta ha sufrido por razones políticas entre ambas naciones, pero a partir de 1980 las autoridades eclesiásticas, civiles y gubernamentales han intentado revitalizar esta fiesta por varios motivos. Las autoridades eclesiásticas la usan para renovar el cristianismo añadiendo las enseñanzas y prácticas del Concilio Vaticano II a las tradiciones antiguas. Las autoridades civiles la utilizan para incrementar el comercio y el turismo en la región. Los gobiernos de Chile y Argentina la ven como un enlace benéfico entre ambas naciones. Las fiestas patronales buscan integrar todos los aspectos del ser humano, su política, economía, cultura, celebración y religión. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

GRUPO DE ORACION Sábados 7:00pm

Catequesis de Padres de familia Bienvenid@s a la Santa Misa SÓLO JESÚS Debemos orar sin cansarnos, porque la salvación de la humanidad no depende del éxito material… sino sólo de Jesús.