13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

JULY 2, 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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Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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 JULY 8/9 4:30 Mass at St. Joseph Campus Extraordinary Ministers: M. Banker, L. Bredemeier, K. Jamison, B. Johnson, C. Murphy, L. Raphael, J. Specken Lectors: M. Rasmussen, C. Carlson Sacristan: K. Totall Greeters: S. Ebnet, A. Kuehn, J. Vesovich Servers: Usher: C. Dewey, B. Markham, D. Specken, D. Specken 8:30 Mass at St. Joseph Campus Extraordinary Ministers: A. Ames, M. Beckering, P. Bell, M.A. Erpelding, R. Pantila, B. Tangney, P. Weinbender Lectors: B. Kok, P. Hirl Sacristan: K. Kopesky Greeters: C. Hetchler, P. O’ Gorman, M. Underdahl Servers: Rose C. Usher: P. Ames, W. Hoops, D. Nelson, D. Nelson

10:30 Mass at St. John Campus Extraordinary Ministers: S. Behnken, Dec. D. Branch, K. Cambre, G. DeLander, R. Fox, D. Noll, M. Noll, G. Schiefert, M. Schiefert, V. Sperrazza, B. Tautin Lectors: N. Willette, S. Kessler Sacristan: K. Davies Greeters: A. Fadell, J. Fadell, J. Fish, S. Loeffler, M. Mayaka, J. Murungi Servers: Maria D., Juliue K., Rayshawn M. Usher: T. Barron, J. Behnken, B. McBride, P. McBride, P. McQuaid, M. Robidoux, S. Vesper, P. Wilkes

Stewardship—Sharing Our Treasure Missionary Priest will be recipient in July The Conventual Friars of Our Lady of Consolation Province serve throughout the United States. Our Friars work in retreat ministry and staff parishes, serve as chaplains in hospitals, nursing homes, military bases, and prisons. We have theologians and scientists teaching in seminaries and universities. Franciscans have always been active missionaries serving in Zambia, Russia, Central America, and in mission dioceses in the United States. We have built community centers, schools and churches, and years ago one Friar even moved a church building 17 miles from a military base to his parish in New Mexico. Some of the things we are known for:  Spiritual direction to youth groups and people in 12-Step programs  Helping out in soup kitchens  Saying Mass and providing the sacraments to those who speak other languages. We strive to deepen our relationship with God as individuals and as a community by praying together in our friaries morning and evening and celebrating daily Mass. We welcome new men to our community, teaching and forming them in the Franciscan way of life. We care for one another when we fall ill, and as we advance into old age. We have hobbies such as gardening, playing music, or painting, and one is learning to brew his own beer. Living in community, we love to laugh. We spend time around the table, and hanging out in the kitchen to see what’s on the stove or grabbing a cookie. And whether we work in an office or retreat center or parish, whatever we may be doing, we always have time for you. Nothing is more important than someone who needs a moment, whether you need to talk, to pray, to cry, or to laugh. In all of these things, we follow our spiritual father, St. Francis of Assisi. His path is the road toward God. But it isn’t a solitary path, it’s one we walk together as Friars, as brothers. We invite you to walk with us. Please be generous with your support.

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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, 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, Susan Kobe, Barb Kok, Ann Marie Larson, Ron Loeffler, Maria de Jesus Cuevas Lopez, Theresa Lucken, Pat Malinowski, Lisa McGlasson, Sandy Muschenheim, Mildred Proctor, Vicente Pulido, Bernie Reid, Eugene Rohrbeck, Mardie Rydell, Marcella Samuelson, Loraine Schwinn, Mary Seurer, Viola Smetana, Sandy Sperrazza, Ranee Sulfridge, Jack Theis, Dario Vizcarra Tapia, Olivia Turmes, Janelle VanLith, Geri VanLith, Mrs. John Vilipski, Matt Waters To add a name to the list, please notify the Parish Office. Because of the length of the list, names will be published for one month. Should you wish this extended, call the Parish Office. Thank you.

Why did God create us? Why did He create a world in which evil exists? Who is Jesus Christ? How do I discern right from wrong? How do I live a life of holiness? What must I do to inherit eternal life? These are the types of questions we address when preparing adults to enter the Catholic Church through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). A faith that does not have an answer to the deepest questions of human existence is not much use. Why do I exist? What is the purpose of my life? How do I find happiness? I can tell you the answer the Catholic Church gives to these questions; you can decide if you find them persuasive. If you have thought about entering the Catholic Church, I encourage you to pray to God for guidance, and to consider whether now is the time to take that next step. RCIA begins in September; we will meet weekly on an evening that works for the group, up until the Easter Vigil on March 31. Contact the office for more information. Parishioners, do you know the answers to these questions? Many times, the Catholic sponsors who walk with the candidates tell me that they learned as much as those who are entering the Church. If you would like to be a parish sponsor, or if you would just like to come to learn more about your faith, you are very welcome to join us. There is always more to learn about the beauty of our faith. Fr. Liekhus

St. Gabriel’s Fall Festival Needs a Chairperson for PUBLICITY Excellent Training Available Contact: Romaine Bechir (952) 988-0955

PARISH OFFICE NEWS OFFICE CLOSED The parish office will be closed on Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4 for the fourth of July holiday. Have a safe and happy Fourth of July.

MASS OF THE DAY The Mass on Tuesday, July 4 will be at 9:00am at St. Joseph campus. There will not be a 7:00am Mass that day.

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Everyone is invited to a KC PANCAKE, EGG & SAUSAGE BREAKFAST with Milk, Juice and Coffee. When: July 15 Time: 8:00am to 1:00pm Where: Social hall, St. Joseph campus 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. Proceeds will go to Knights of Columbus Community Projects

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MASS INTENTIONS

Sunday, July 2 8:30am Kay Case 10:30am † Arthur Bell 1:00pm People of the Parish Tuesday, July 4 Office closed 7:00am No mass 9:00am † Louise O’Connor Wednesday, July 5 8:00am † Pete Molner Thursday, July 6 7:00am † Ramon Alba & Manuel Fuentes Friday, July 7 8:00am † Bernie Kuenzli Saturday, July 8 8:00am Rose Gruber 4:30pm Delores Bloom Sunday, July 9 8:30am Sawdey Family 10:30am † Dr. Bernard & Kathleen Flesche

Weekly Calendar Sunday, July 2 Families Moving Forward 9:30am

11:30am 5:30pm

Hospitality Sunday Social Hall, St. Joseph campus Hospitality Sunday Community Room, St. John campus Loaves & Fishes Meal Social Hall, St. Joseph campus

Monday, July 3 Office Closed 3:00pm

5:30pm 7:30pm

Legion of Mary Library, St. Joseph campus Loaves & Fishes Meal Social Hall, St. Joseph campus AA Café, St. John campus

Tuesday, July 4

Thursday, July 6 6:30pm

Mass of the day St. Joseph campus

Friday, July 7 8:00pm

Nocturnal Adoration Chapel, St. Joseph campus

Saturday, July 8 Hopkins Raspberry Festival 5:30pm 7:00pm

5:30pm

Office Closed 5:30pm 7:00pm

Small Group Leo’s Den., St. John cmapus

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

Sunday, July 9 Hopkins Raspberry Festival

Independence Day 9:00am

Wednesday, July 5

Loaves & Fishes Meal Social Hall, St. Joseph campus

NO Loaves & Fishes Meal Holy Spirit Prayer Group Library, St. Joseph campus

VIRTUS SESSION AT ST. GABRIEL’S Tues. July 11 (6:00pm) We have one more Virtus “Protecting God’s Children for Adults” training session at St. Gabriel this summer. You must attend if you are in a ministry that serves children, youth, or vulnerable adults (this includes sacristans, ushers, greeters, Loaves and Fishes ministry, youth chaperones, Vacation Bible School, Nursery, etc.). The date and location is: Tues. July 11, 6:00- 9:00pm—Community Room, St. John campus.

Returning our gifts to God and His Church 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.

You MUST complete the online registration and additional forms before attending. Please contact Cindy Novak for assistance with this or for more information (952-540-4762, [email protected]). RAFFLE TICKETS – WILL BE READY FOR PICK UP SOON!!! We will be rotating the raffle tickets between each of the campuses. One week at the St. John campus and the alternate week at the St. Joseph campus. They will be located by the entrances of the church. The Early Sellers’ drawings will continue as years past. Here is your chance to win $50.00 for selling tickets early. Hand in your sold tickets the Sunday before each of the drawing dates and WIN! OR bring them with you to each Sunday mass and put your sold raffle tickets in the offering baskets. The three Sellers’ Drawings will be held one on July 30th, August 13th & August 27th with three $50.00 winners each drawing. Your sold tickets must be handed into the parish office in order to win!

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Parish News SMALL GROUP MEDITATION 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time (July 2, 2017) 2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16a; Romans 6:3-4, 8-11; Matthew 10:37-42 The Gospel sounds harsh! Jesus is talking to his Apostles and instructing them in the meaning and costs of discipleship. We learn we are not worthy of Jesus if we don’t love him more than family. But stop and think about what Jesus is saying. Jesus comes first. He is God, he comes first. Yes, he expects us to love our parents. He expects us to love our children. But Jesus expects to be part of the family and its head. His only point is that we must love him first and foremost and then the family along with him. Jesus calls us to be faithful to him by taking up our cross and following him. When we do this, he will walk with us. He not only expects us to love family, but to love those in need around us. In the reading from the second book of Kings, the gospel story is played out. The woman of Shunem receiving her reward for receiving the prophet: the promise of a child. We are called to be there for one another and then as it states in the Gospel, we will receive a proper reward. For more information or to sign up for a small group contact Karen Fish at (952) 239-1949. Reflection Questions: When you read this gospel, how does it come off to you? Which are you more aware of, your cross or your blessings? Do you think the “just reward” will be in this world or the next?

The 83rd Annual Hopkins Raspberry Festival is almost here! The entire community of Hopkins turns out on Mainstreet for Family Day on Saturday July 15 to enjoy food, music and dozens of vendors displaying their crafts. There are family oriented activities available in Central Park. On Saturday, July 15, 13th Street will be closed to traffic from Mainstreet to 1st Avenue. This closure will not affect our weekend Mass schedule. Please use the East Parking Lot entrances off 12th Street. With events for kids, adults, and families alike, there's something for everyone to enjoy! Make sure to check out the calendar of events: http://raspberrycapital.com/events-2/events-calendar/.

West Metro Young Adults (WMYA) WMYA offers various service, sports and Theology on TapTM events for Young Adults ages 18-39. Join us for the weekly West Metro Young Adults Sport’s Night, Fridays at 7:00pm. at St. Gabriel’s/St. John campus. Basketball, Volleyball, Dodgeball and more. After Sport’s Night has concluded, many individuals choose to continue the evening of fellowship by going out to a near-by bar/grill. WMYA is a Cooperative Ministry of several West Twin Cities Metro Catholic Parishes that currently consist of St. Gabriel the Archangel, Good Shepherd, Holy Family, Our Lady of Grace, and St. Hubert. To learn more visit westmetroya.com and the WMYA Facebook page.

UPCOMING EVENTS Our Lady of Guadalupe BIKE PILGRIMAGE 2017 | July 22-23 Destination - Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine, La Crosse, Wisconsin. Hosted by Vigilate Mecum. To RSVP or to keep up with all of our great events, visit WMYA at https:// www.facebook.com/westmetroya Fourth Friday Film – Our Lady of Grace, July 28 Fourth Friday Films are for young adults in their 20s and 30s, whether married or single. Food and drink contributions are always welcome, but we will also have a selection of beer, wine, and movie snacks to share.

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Youth Formation, School & Parish News  Start a new prayer habit like the Divine Mercy chaplet

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at 3:00pm each day or the Angelus at noon.

OF JULY!

 Do an act of kindness each day.  Enjoy the beauty of creation as you’re out and about

Summer is upon us in full force now! Enjoy this time of relaxation and spending time with family and friends. Build in some time for your faith too! Here are some ideas that fit well into our summer schedules:

and praise God for His goodness.

 Visit the Adoration Chapel with your family (or go for a

solo visit).  Do some spiritual reading. There are a lot of interesting

saints to learn about or maybe some fiction by C.S. Lewis!

Eucharistic Adoration Will Truly Change your Life!!

Faith Formation Ministry looks forward to seeing our parish children, youth, and families again this fall. Watch for registration materials to be available in August. Contact Cindy for more information (952-540-4762, [email protected]).

We need volunteers to adore Our Lord on: Monday, 3:00am Wednesday, 2:00am Thursday, 11:00pm Friday, 2:00am Saturday, 11:00pm

The only certainty in life is the Love of God.

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

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XIII Domingo Ordinario “A”

LA RIQUEZA DE LA VIDA EN CRISTO Hoy tenemos la preciosa historia de la mujer a quien se le promete un hijo, una maravillosa exhortación a la vida en Cristo y una poderosa enseñanza de Jesús. ¿Demasiadas riquezas en una sola dosis? No, si tomamos las palabras de Jesús sobre "ser acogedores" de corazón. Los muchos retos y bendiciones que hoy nos ofrecen Eliseo, Pablo, y Jesús deben ser causa de regocijo, y debemos acogerlos de corazón en nuestras vidas. Y, como el gran regalo que son, deben ser disfrutados y compartidos generosamente con los demás. La lectura de hoy tomada de la carta a los romanos fue seleccionada en los comienzos de la vida litúrgica de la Iglesia como instrucción apostólica que debían recibir los candidatos al bautismo durante la Vigilia de Pascua. Esto da una idea de su importancia como creencia central, y como medio para entender la historia de la resurrección. La resurrección de Cristo no es solamente la historia de algo por lo que él pasó una vez hace tiempo, sino que es nuestra historia, la historia de cómo nos unimos a los otros miembros del Cuerpo de Cristo, la Iglesia. No sólo estábamos muertos, sino enterrados; pero no enterrados para siempre, sino resucitados a la vida eterna en Cristo. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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2 de julio del 2017

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. TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Hace algunos años, el cantante de rock Carlos Santana y el grupo roquero Maná ganaron un premio en los “Latin Grammys” por su canción: “Corazón espinado”. Esta bella canción es de un hombre que lamenta el dolor que una mujer le ha causado. No la puede olvidar, porque ella le ha dejado el corazón espinado. Esta canción siempre me recuerda al Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, corazón rodeado por una corona de espinas e inflamado por el amor que le tiene a su mujer, la Iglesia, es decir, nosotros. La devoción al Sagrado Corazón proviene de una monja francesa, santa Margarita María Alacoque a quien Jesús le mostró su corazón en junio de 1675. Jesús le dijo que su corazón arde de amor por los seres humanos, pero los cristianos sólo lo ofendemos con insultos, ingratitud e indiferencias. ¿Cuántas veces, como Iglesia o como individuos, le hemos espinado el corazón al Señor? Y aun así, la imagen del corazón espinado e inflamado de Jesús nos sigue cantando y llamando para que seamos suyos. Si regresamos a él, Jesucristo nos promete doce bendiciones de paz, consolación, fervor y otras gracias. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — La hospitalidad genuina se alaba mucho (2 Reyes 4:8-11, 14-16a). Salmo — Proclamaré sin cesar la misericordia del Señor (Salmo 89 [88]). Segunda lectura — Vivan para Dios en Cristo Jesús (Romanos 6:3-4, 8-11). Evangelio — El que los recibe a ustedes, a mí me recibe. (Mateo 10:37-42).

Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical © 1970, Comisión Episcopal Española. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.