Third Sunday of Easter

APRIL 30, 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] Ministry Coordinator Sheila Przesmicki [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 MAY 6/7 4:30 Mass at St. Joseph Campus Extraordinary Ministers: R. Bechir, K. Jamison, B. Johnson, C. Murphy, L. Raphael, D. Specken, A. Tangney Lector: J. Specken, C. Carlson Sacristan: K. Totall Greeter: B. Johnson, J. Krawczak, J. Vesovich Servers: Katrina J. Usher: Bill Johnson 8:30 Mass at St. Joseph Campus Extraordinary Ministers: B. Clemen, J. Clemen, M.A. Erpelding, D. Hirl, P. Hirl, J. Underdahl, M. Underdahl Lectors: B. Tangney, J. Brannan Sacristan: P. Weinbender Greeters: K. Kopesky, B. Lauzon, P. O’Gorman

Servers: Alex J. Usher: D. & D. Nelson 10:30 Mass at St. John Campus Extraordinary Ministers: S. Behnken, G. DeLander, M. Dickinson, R. Fox, J. Greene, T. Greene, B. Hunke, A. Pravinata, M.K. Rottach, V. Sperrazza, B. Tautin Lectors: V. Vonhof, K. Cambre Sacristan: G. Sicheneder Greeters: C. Deinema, H. Deinema, H. Deinema, B. Kroells, D. Kroells, T. Molepske Servers: Julius K., Renee Lynn M., Ava V. Ushers: E. Anderson, L. Anderson, C. Sanderson, M. Sanderson, M. Sanderson, M. Shidla Nursery: J. Mages, K. Nordaune

Sick Call Procedure Because of the Right to Privacy Laws, churches are not notified of parishioners who are hospitalized or in nursing homes unless the person asks specifically that we are called. If you, a family member, or friend would like a visit from the parish, call the Parish Office at (952) 935-5536.

SPRING RUMMAGE SALE May 4: from 9:30am– 8:00pm, May 5: from 9:30am– 5:00pm, May 6: from 9:30am–12:00pm We take everything except: TV sets, large stereo sets, consoles, computers, carpeting, microwaves, appliances, baby car seats (not allowed to sell them), old tires and wheels, large windows, box springs and mattresses, water beds, used toilets, toxic chemicals/paint and hide-a-beds. Furniture must be in good condition. Pick-up is available Monday through Wednesday morning. WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR MORE VOLUNTEERS!!

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 There are a variety of jobs for all to

do, especially sorting and pricing.

 There are even sit-down jobs for

those who cannot stand for a long time.  Men are needed to work with the hardware and furniture areas.  Another opportunity to volunteer, especially men, is for set-up on Friday, April 28 and teardown at 4:00pm on Saturday, May 6.  Food donations are always very much appreciated from Saturday until Friday. It takes a lot of food to feed all the people needed to run the sale. If you have questions or if you need items picked up, please call Suzanne at (952) 938-2401 or Janet at (952) 935-5151 or during the week of the sale, call the social hall (952) 938-8968.

Parish News Dear Parishioners,

Please pray for those in nursing homes, the families of the sick, caregivers, the military and their families, and for the following: Rose Archer, Arlene Beers, Angeles Beltran, Nancy Bishop, 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, Jimmy Gominsky, Lu Gragert, Ted Hagert, Amy Hennen, Rose Hennen, Dave Hesse, Bridget Higgins, Mary Jace, Jacob Jelinek, Lucille Jones, Luke Julien, Barb Kok, Ann Marie Larson, Ron Loeffler, Maria de Jesus Cuevas Lopez, Theresa Lucken, Pat Malinowski, Lisa McGlasson, Sandy Muschenheim, Vicente Pulido, Bernie Reid, Eugene Rohrbeck, Mardie Rydell, Marcella Samuelson, Loraine Schwinn, Mary Seurer, Viola Smetana, Sandy Sperrazza, Ranee Sulfridge, Dario Vizcarra Tapia, Olivia Turmes, Janelle VanLith, Geri VanLith, Mrs. John Vilipski, Matt Waters

The next two weekends are very joyful weekends for our parish, as many of our little ones will celebrate their First Communion. It is a special day in their lives and in the life of the parish, as they receive the Body and Blood of Jesus for the very first time. Of course, one could argue that any day on which you receive the Lord in the Eucharist is a pretty special day, whether it is for the first time or the ten thousandth time. Our Lord loves you as much today as He did on the day you received your first communion. In our Father’s eyes, we are children, beloved children, favored children, His children, children whom He loves even more than we love our own children. His love for you is unique to you, it is personal, and he wants to share that love with you whenever you receive the Eucharist. May we open our hearts to receiving that love. -Fr. Liekhus

April 30, 2017-3rd Sunday of Easter

“Did not our hearts burn within us while He talked to us on the road, while He opened to us the scriptures?” Luke 24:32 How often do we take the time to discern what Jesus wants from us? Are our prayers always petitions, asking Jesus to do things for us? If so, that’s a one-sided relationship. Living our faith means developing a personal relationship with Jesus. Just like any friendship, there is give and take, each side listening to each other and helping each other out. Take time in silence to listen to what Jesus is asking of you and plan to attend St Gabriel’s Ministry Fair after Masses on May 20 & 21.

Deceased: Please pray for the repose of the souls of Charles Munster and Robert Trautman and pray for their family and friends who mourn them.

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Parish News

Weekly Calendar

MASS INTENTIONS

Sunday, April 30 8:30am †Ray Ferrian 10:30am Kay & John Case 1:00pm People of the Parish Tuesday, May 2 7:00am †Anne Bisson Wednesday, May 3 8:00am †Pat Kempf Thursday, May 4 7:00am †Ramon Alba Maria Alba Friday, May 5 8:00am †Ed Kramer Family Saturday, May 6 8:00am †Betty Werness 4:30pm Delores Bloom Sunday, May 7 8:30am †Elizabeth Roering 10:30am †Bill Nord 1:00pm People of the Parish

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Father Cedric offers a pen pal ministry to prison inmates. If you would like to consider this ministry, please call Len Powell at (952) 9383606.

Rummage Sale Set-up St. Joseph 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 First Eucharist Prep Music Rm., St. John campus

Monday, May 1

7:00pm

Pen Pals to Prison Inmates

6:30PM

Sunday, April 30

9:30am 5:30pm 7:00pm

Rummage Sale Set-up St. Joseph campus Small Group Community Rm, St. John Campus Legion of Mary Library, St. Joseph campus Loaves & Fishes Meal Social Hall, St. Joseph campus Small Group Mainstreet Foyer, St. Joseph campus Boy Scouts Leo’s Den., St. John campus AA Café, St. John campus Rummage Sale Set-up St. Joseph campus Small Group Conference Rm, St. John campus Loaves & Fishes Meal Social Hall, St. Joseph campus Holy Spirit Prayer Group Library, St. Joseph campus

Wednesday, May 3 9:30am

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Friday, May 5 9:30am 7:00pm 8:00pm

Rummage Sale St. Joseph campus WMYA Sports Night Gym, St. John campus Nocturnal Adoration Chapel, St. Joseph campus

Saturday, May 6 9:30am

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Tuesday, May 2 9:00am

6:30pm

Choir Rehearsal Church, St. John campus Small Group Leo’s Den, St. John campus

11:00am 12:30pm 4:00pm 5:30pm 7:00pm

Rummage Sale

St. Joseph campus First Eucharist Rehearsal Church, St. John campus Hispanic Youth Bible Study Leo’s Den, St. John campus Rummage Sale Clean-up St. Joseph campus Hispanic Baptism Class Conference Rm, St. John campus Loaves & Fishes Meal Social Hall, St. Joseph campus Hispanic Community Prayer Group Community Rm, St. John campus

Sunday, May 7 First Communion Sunday 9:30am

9:30am 10:30am 11:30am 5:30pm

Hospitality Sunday Social Hall, St. Joseph campus First Communion Photos Church, St. John campus Nursery St. John campus Hospitality Sunday St. John campus Loaves & Fishes Meal Social Hall, St. Joseph campus

Rummage Sale Set-up St. Joseph campus

Thursday, May 4 9:30am

Rummage Sale St. Joseph campus

Families Moving Forward (FMF) Report St Gabriel’s hosted FMF the week of April 2-9. There were three families totaling eleven people: four adults and seven children ages 3-10. We partitioned off the music room to house two families and the family of six used the nursery. A big “thank you”, to the 51 adults and 27 children who volunteered in many ways to show our hospitality. One of the major ways we show hospitality is to have children to play with the guest children. This allows the parents to just sit back and relax. Because we had such nice weather, we used the playground six of the nights. Our guests and volunteer kids all rested well after their 90 minutes on the playground! We will host FMF again the week of June 25-July 2, 2017. Deacon Francis Tangney

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Parish News April 30, 2017; The Third Sunday of Easter Year A

how their "hearts were burning" as they listen to Jesus. And for Thomas, all his doubt vanished when he saw the Lord and he acknowledged, "My Lord and My God". Acts 2:14, 22-33; 1 Peter 1:17-21; The two from Emmaus came to see Jesus in the Eucharist and Luke 24:13-35 then believed. Thomas saw Christ and believed. The Catholic faith has us as Easter People: As we go through the Easter Season, if we face doubt people who believe in the Resurrection in the Resurrection, let us turn to Jesus and believe. We will and in the Eucharist. We are now 15 days not see Jesus as Thomas did, but we can see Jesus in the into the 50-day Easter Season. So far the Eucharist as the two from Emmaus did. Jesus told Thomas, Gospels are filled with doubt! "Have you come to believe because you have seen me? The women at the tomb were confused. Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed." They thought someone stole the body. The Jesus was clearly talking about us! angels told them Jesus has risen. They told the Apostles but For more information or to sign up for a small group the Apostles didn't believe them. Last week we had the contact Karen Fish at (952) 239-1949. Gospel of the "Doubting Thomas". Even when his 10 closest friends told him they had seen the risen Lord, he would not Reflection Questions: believe. Now we have today's Gospel with the story of the Do you see Jesus in the breaking of the bread at Mass? two on the road to Emmaus. Even walking the seven miles Do you feel strengthened in your call to ministry by the with Jesus as he explains all of salvation history to them, events of Easter? they failed to recognize Jesus their midst. But, they invited How/when did you encounter Jesus as you "walked" Jesus to stay with them and then they recognized him in the through the last week? breaking of the bread (the Eucharist). Then they recalled

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Monday, 11:00pm Tuesday, 11:00pm Please consider joining our community of adorers Wednesday, 2:00am and commit to one hour Friday, 2:00am with our Lord. Come pray at the Chapel anytime (Chapel For information or to register to adore Our Lord, please closed Midnight Saturday–Noon Sunday), but if call Barb: (952) 933-8423, Luis Becerra: (612) 600-6821, you are able to commit to a weekly hour, the times for or Roberta: (952) 935-1774 or [email protected]

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Youth Formation, School & Parish News FAITH FORMATION NEWS

Minister for our middle school Faith Service Camp this July. You will be helping with small groups of middle school youth FAITH SERVICE CAMP FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL while they work at service projects and enjoy some fun recreational activities. Be a role model and friend and YOUTH make a difference in someone’s life! Training will be July 17-21, 8:30am-4:00pm provided prior to the camp and is mandatory. Application Current 5th – 8th grade youth are invited to put their faith materials are available on the website and at the back of into action by serving others for a week this summer. Each the church. Contact Cindy for more information day we will spend the morning doing various service ([email protected], 952-540-4762). projects such as Feed My Starving Children, helping at Senior Centers, doing environmental clean-up, assisting at low-income housing organizations, and so on. In the FIRST EUCHARIST ON MAY 7, 10:30AM MASS afternoons we will enjoy some fun recreational activities as We look forward to celebrating the Sacrament of First a group. These might include a beach day, movies, messy Eucharist with 15 children on Sunday, May 7, during the games, and more! On our last day (July 21), we will enjoy a 10:30am Mass. Please continue to pray for them as they trip to Valley Fair after our service project and will have a complete preparations for this special day. later pick-up time. Save the dates and get your registration materials turned in soon—early bird pricing of $100.00 is STEUBENVILLE YOUTH CONFERENCE FOR available until June 1. After June 1, the price will go up to 8TH – 12TH GRADE YOUTH $135.00. Registration forms are available at the back of The Steubenville Youth Conference is a powerful experience the church and on the website. Let your friends know too because they’re welcome to join us! Contact Cindy for more of the Catholic faith for youth in grades 8-12. We would like to take a group to the conference in Rochester, MN, information ([email protected] or 952-540July 14-16. You will hear the best youth speakers in the 4762). country, experience dynamic prayer through praise and worship music and celebrations of liturgy and sacraments, SR. HIGH YOUTH PEER MINISTERS NEEDED and witness thousands of high school youth seeking to know FOR FAITH SERVICE CAMP God better. This is unlike any experience you can have in July 17-21, 8:30am-4:00pm; additional training date your schools or parish—you have to be there to understand! June 26 If this sounds like something you want to be part of, contact Do you like helping your younger peers learn new skills and Cindy to sign up ([email protected] or 952-540 be successful in challenging undertakings? Are you friendly -4762). The total cost for the weekend will be $250 and and welcoming to others? Would you like to sharpen some includes the conference fee, lodging, meals, and of your own leadership skills this summer? If you answered transportation. Please sign up by May 15. yes to any of these questions, consider being a Peer

19 Weeks to the 2017 Fall Festival WE NEED YOU! The Fall Festival Chairs will be meeting on May 18. We have two exciting Openings available to join the Chairs of the Fall Festival. A big “thank you” to Joan Vesovich, Roberta Wheeler and Marlene Smith for many years of dedication. You now have the opportunity to join the fun and help out at one of the activities below. Finance Publicity Please contact Romaine at (952) 988-0955.

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SPRING LUNCHEON Saturday, May 13, 2017 in the social hall at St. Joseph campus

"A Pilgrimage of Faith"

Experience a walk of Faith, along the famous Camino de Santiago Way of St. James - in Spain, with parishioner, Denise Hirl. Doors open at 11:00am Lunch will be served at 12:00 Noon Cost: $10.00 / Reservations required by May 10. Contact Janet by email: [email protected] or call Janet at (952) 933-2085

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EN EL CAMINO

Una metáfora importante que se emplea para describir la vida cristiana es la de una peregrinación. En la segunda lectura de hoy, Pedro se dirige a la primera comunidad cristiana: “Vivan siempre con temor filial durante su peregrinar por la tierra” (1 Pedro 1:17). Al pensar en una peregrinación, normalmente se nos ocurre algún tipo de movimiento del punto A al punto B. La peregrinación cristiana, que comenzó en las aguas del bautismo (punto A) tiene como destino final la vida eterna con Dios en el cielo (punto B). Desafortunadamente, en el transcurso tomamos todo tipo de desvíos. Debido al pecado, tontamente nos desviamos y a veces parecemos incapaces de detectar la presencia del Señor. Hoy, el relato de los dos discípulos camino a Emaús ilustra el hecho de que, aunque nos sentamos abatidos o muy desviados, el Señor está allí, caminando junto a nosotros. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Adoración eucarístia perpetua Venga a rezar en la capilla en cualquier momento. (La capilla se cierra a la medianoche del sábado hasta el mediodia del domingo). Si usted puede comprometerse con una hora semanal, los horarios para los cuales necesitamos adoradores están a continuacion. Necesitamos voluntarios para adorar a Nuestro Señor: Lunes, 3:00 am Martes: 11:00pm Miércoles, 11:00pm Viernes, 1:00am, 2:00am y 9:00am Sábado, 3:00am Para mas información o registrarse para adorar a Nuestro Señor, por favor llame a Luis Becerra: (612) 4900081.

GRUPO DE ORACION Sábados 7:00pm

Catequesis de Padres de familia Bienvenid@s a la Santa Misa

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SÓLO JESÚS Debemos orar sin cansarnos, porque la salvación de la humanidad no depende del éxito material… sino sólo de Jesús.

30 de abril de 2017-3er domingo de Pascua

"¿No ardía nuestro corazón mientras nos hablaba en el camino, mientras nos abría las escrituras?" LUCAS 24:32 ¿Con qué frecuencia tomamos el tiempo para discernir lo que Jesús quiere de nosotros? ¿Son nuestras oraciones siempre peticiones, pidiendo a Jesús que haga cosas por nosotros? Si es así, esa es una relación unilateral. Vivir nuestra fe significa desarrollar una relación personal con Jesús. Al igual que en cualquier amistad, hay que dar y recibir, cada lado escuchandose unos a otros y ayudándose unos a otros. Tómese el tiempo en silencio para escuchar lo que Jesús le pide y planee asistir a la Feria Ministerial de San Gabriel después de las Misas del 20 y 21 de Mayo.

TRACICIONES DE NUESTRA FE

El 3 de mayo en el sur de Ilocos, Filipinas, se celebra la fiesta del Cristo milagroso o Apo Lacay como lo llaman los filipinos. Esta imagen fue encontrada dentro de una caja que flotaba en el mar, junto con la Virgen Milagrosa. Fueron unos pescadores quienes hicieron el hallazgo. Los pescadores eran de los pueblos de Badoc y Sinait y decidieron llevarse el Cristo a Badoc, pero no lograron moverlo. Una vez que decidieron llevarse al Cristo a Sinait, la imagen se hizo muy ligera de peso, por lo cual se piensa que Cristo deseaba estar en Sinait. Este Cristo negro recuerda a los Cristos milagrosos de Latinoamérica, como el Santo Cristo de Esquipulas (Guatemala), los Cristos de Tila, Chalma y Otaltitlán (México), el Señor de los Milagros (Perú) y otros. Probablemente se trata de una evangelización española ya que en 1595, el rey Felipe II mandó varios Cristos negros a los cristianos indígenas de América. En todo caso, estos Cristos han resultado milagrosos gracias a la fe del pueblo, porque como dice Jesús: nuestra fe es la que nos salva (Marcos 5:34; 10:46-52). —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.