Guardian Angels is a faith-filled community, faithembracing the Holy Spirit and our diversity while serving together to enhance

our relationship with God our Father. We live our call to worship, teach and continue the mission of Jesus Christ

DAILY MASS SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEK Monday, January 14th ~ 8 a.m. Tuesday, January 15th~ 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 16th ~ 9:20 a.m. Thursday, January 17th ~ 8 a.m. Friday, January 18th ~ 8 a.m. Saturday, January 19th ~ 9:20 a.m.
(At Auburn Manor) (Word & Communion Service)

NEXT WEEKENDS MASS SCHEDULE Saturday, January 19th ~ 5 p.m. Sunday, January 20th ~ 8 a.m. 10 a.m. Noon (in Spanish)
RECONCILIATION

Saturdays, 4 - 4:30 p.m. (in the Chapel)

Church & School Staff

E-Mails for Staff: FirstInitialLastName@GAchaska.org Example: DEbert@GAchaska.org

Mass Intentions for This Week

(Tuesday, January 15 - Sunday, January 20, 2013

227-4000 227-4001 227-4092 227-4007 227-4010 Fr. Thomas Joseph, Sacramental Minister within the Latino Community 227-4093 Maria Koehn, Latino Administrative Assistant 227-4015 Paul Meger, Maintenance Supervisor 227-4013 Carol Pierce, Parish Administrative Assistant 227-4000 Lori Reznick, School Administrative Assistant 227-4010 Jean Rief, Pastoral Associate 227-4095 Deanna Rosenwinkel, Bulletin ~ bulletin@GAchaska.org Teresa Schmidt, Director of Music 227-4004 Gary Van Eyll, Facilities Administrator 227-4002

Fr. Doug Ebert, Pastor Sara Anderson, Business Administrator Rev. Mr. Jim Bauhs, Deacon Faith Formation (FF@GAchaska.org) Amy Gallus, School Principal

Tuesday (5:30 p.m.) Wednesday (9:20 a.m.) Thursday (8 a.m.) Friday (8 a.m.) Saturday (9:20 a.m.)
(Mass at Auburn Manor)

The Romo Family Priest Intention Joyce Wherley Margaret Priebe Fr. Richard Berg Living and deceased members of the Harry & Barb Walter family Fr. James Holl Parishioners of Guardian Angels

Saturday (5 p.m.) Sunday (8 a.m.) Sunday (10 a.m.)

TRUSTEES Steve Rasmussen Mark Sanda PARISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL Jeoff Will FINANCE COUNCIL Travis Olson FAITH FORMATION COMMISSION Cathy Cress, FF@GAchaska.org SCHOOL COMMISSION Greg Osterdyk, gosterdyk@gmail.com PASTORAL CARE COMMISSION Gloria Doerr FACILITIES COMMISSION Gary VanEyll

Lay Leadership Positions

448-5922 277-4283 361-3024 448-5113 227-4007 239-2540 448-5163 227-4002

Next Weekends Readings (January 20th)

First Reading As a bridegroom rejoices in his bride, so God rejoices in the chosen ones (Isaiah 62:1-5). Psalm Proclaim his marvelous deeds to all the nations (Psalm 96). Second Reading All the varied gifts in the Christian community are from one Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:4-11). Gospel Rejoicing at a wedding celebration in Cana, Jesus replenishes the wine supply (John 2:1-11).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

PRAYER LINE, Jessica Oberpriller 952-381-4246 or jessica.oberpriller@gmail.com

Dont forget to join fellow parishioners after Sunday Masses to enjoy coffee, donuts & good company!
Sunday 8:00 a.m.
Paul Gerold Steve Tompkins Kristin Vidmar Debra Bates Randee Gerold Jim Hammers Bonnie Moore

Saturday 5:00 p.m.

Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Tricia Ambroz Karen Atkinson Dan Lawrence Karen Lawrence Steven Zugan Colleen Lacey Jean Rief Bob VanDenBroeke Julie VanDenBroeke Patricia Scheuble Julie VanDenBroeke Michael Oberpriller Allie Santini Katie OKeefe Ben VanDenBroeke Marty O'Keefe Matt Greenwood Nick VanPelt Paul VanDyke

Liturgical Minister Schedule

January 19th & 20th

Eucharistic Minister Eucharistic Minister Eucharistic Minister Eucharistic Minister Eucharistic Minister Eucharistic Minister Eucharistic Minister Eucharistic Minister Eucharistic Minister Lector Sacristan Server-Candle Server-Candle Server-Cross/Insense Server-Cross/Insense

Don Hanninen Sue Hanninen Ted Janey Sue Johnson Jackie Weber Cathy Cress Sara Heitkamp Kris Janey Georgiann Keyport Steve Rasmussen Jackie Weber Molly Weber Rachel Cress David Holmstadt Karie Holmstadt Virgil Gestach Carol Gestach Brad Gestach Steve Gestach

Dorthy Wermerskirchen Bonnie Moore Eric Spielberger Kate Perrill Michaela Spielberger Jacob Vidmar Ken Stacken Joe Atkinson Tom Dahl Molly DiFuccia James Kleinedler

If you are interested in being a Liturgical Minister, call or email Sara Anderson 952-227-4001 sanderson@GAchaska.org

Usher/Greeter Usher/Greeter Usher/Greeter Usher/Greeter Homebound Homebound

From

Father Doug

The word precept is rooted in the Latin word praecipere advancing in their faith, there is a desire to attend Mass that which means to teach. makes this precept unnecessary. Mass attendance is an acquired desire, especially for those young in faith but as In modern usage, the word is sometimes used to define we grow in faith we recognize our need to worship together expectations of involvement. It is similar to those rules to nourish this growth. In modern times, the rest from we encounter in our corporate, educational, and family servile labor can be difficult or impossible if taken too environments that mandate mutually beneficial behavior; things like being on time for work, doing your homework, literally. It is better to consider this as a matter of priority: human work is our gift from God to help our society to or completing your assigned chores. In functional thrive, but it should never become an excuse to keep us situations, they seldom need emphasis because they are known and accepted they come into focus only when they from worshipping. The author of our talents is more important than our self-gain from these talents. God is of are ignored. When ignored, you effectively remove your first importance as we love our neighbor as ourself. spirit from involvement. 2. You shall confess your sins at least once a year. We are Precepts could be thought of as commanded behavior to all sinners; confession helps us to embrace Gods grace to assure the health of the collective group for whom they are help us nip it in the bud. Canon law emphasizes that intended. I cannot think of anything in life that doesnt grave sins must be confessed. If you are in the habit of have some sort of precepts. We have examples in science periodic confession and examining your conscience what goes up must come down; in nature to live means to between sacramental confessions, you are significantly less die; in love to share. Examples abound, the point is that likely to become entangled in grave sin. This precept is precepts are at the root of a functional tree. related as a prelude to the next one; both of these precepts emerged during a time when people were resistant to We have precepts as Catholics, and we need to consider them; their observance affects the health and future of our receive communion because of their unworthiness, an unfortunate circumstance. faith community. 3. You shall receive the sacrament of the Eucharist at There are five precepts of the Catholic Church (that can be least once during the Easter season. If we are in a state referenced in the Catechism). The first three are: of grave sin, if able, we need to receive sacramental 1. You shall attend Mass on Sundays and on holy days of confession beforehand. There is forgiveness of non-grave sins in reception of this sacrament. This precept defines the obligation and rest from servile labor. It is important to minimum for Eucharistic reception. The Eucharist defines understand that any precept assumes that you are reasonably able to comply. If you are unable to get to the our Catholicism. Receiving our Eucharistic nourishment will help us grow in faith and trust of God who will redeem church for safety or physical reasons, if you are sick or us from our unworthiness. tending to a sick child or dependant, or camping in the wilderness or in some sort of circumstance where it is Next week, I will continue this article unusually difficult or impossible to get to Mass that day, you are not gravely violating this precept. For people with the 4th and 5th precepts.

In continuation of recent restructuring to improve office efficiency, a full time administrative assistant was hired last November to help in data processing and office reception. Please join me in welcoming, a bit belatedly, our newest staff member, Carol Pierce. She comes to us with much parish experience from Shakopee and is a welcome addition to our staff. I have asked her to write a brief sketch of her background that follows.
My name is Carol Pierce; I am married to Fred and live in Eden Prairie. We have two adult children, Allie who graduated from St. Thomas and Joe from Augsburg. He is planning a May wedding (I am praying for grandchildren)! I have worked in the neighboring church communities of St. Mark's in Shakopee for ten years and at St. John the Baptist for three years. I am delighted to be able to serve your faith community as Administrative Assistant. Please stop by the parish office and introduce yourself to me.

~Carol

Parish Information
Mass Intentions Mass intentions may be for the living and the departed, with a designating in the bulletin a deceased person. There is a $10 suggested donation per Mass intention. Permission from the sick person or his/ her family must be granted before a names inclusion in these prayers. To schedule a Mass intention, call Jean in the parish office. Baptism Sacramental preparation is required for all parents. Godparents and Grandparents are also encouraged to attend. Baptismal prep sessions are given every other month and Baptism Masses are held once a month. Call Jean in the parish office to schedule a child for Baptism and the parents for baptismal prep. Penance...Saturdays from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. or call for an appointment. Matrimony...Pre-registration required at least one year in advance; marriage preparation course is required. Initial contact: Deacon Jim Bauhs by phone, 952-227-4092, or e-mail: Weddings@GAchaska.org. Anointing If you wish to receive an anointing please call the parish office. Communion for the Homebound...When we come together to pray at our Eucharistic liturgy, we do not forget the members of our community who are unable to be with us because of ill health. We remember them in our prayer, and we wish to include them in our Holy Communion. Members of our community bring the Blessed Sacrament to them to comfort them and to unite them with us in the Eucharist. We are not always aware of those who have this need. Please call the Parish Office to let us know if you or a member of your family would like to have Holy Communion brought to them. That way we can schedule a time for our ministers to visit and bring the Sacrament. Hospital, Nursing Home, Homebound Visits...Churches are no longer notified by hospitals or nursing homes when a parishioner is admitted unless the family has requested it. If you or a family member are homebound, hospitalized or in a nursing home and would like a visit from a member of the pastoral ministry staff, please call Jean Rief in the parish office.

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For the most updated calendar information for events at G.A., please check our online calendar at

Parish Calendar & Events

8 a.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 9:20 a.m. 6:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 8 a.m. 6:45 p.m. 8 a.m. 9:20 a.m. 4 - 4:30 p.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m. 8 a.m. 9:15 a.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. Noon 2 - 5 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 6 p.m.

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Word & Communion Service, Church Daughters of Isabella Meeting, SFH Prayer Shawl Ministry, Parish Office Daily Mass, Church Funeral Luncheon Workers Reception, SFH Daily Mass (with school), Church Faith Formation grades 1-8 & 10, School Confirmation Year 1 Session, SFH Daily Mass, Church Adult Choir Rehearsal, Choir Loft Daily Mass, Church Daily Mass at Auburn Manor Confessions, Chapel Sunday Vigil Mass, Church Spanish Prayer Group, Sanctuary & SFH Sunday Mass, Church 1st Eucharist Parent Only Session, Gym Sunday Mass, Church Sunday School, School Sunday Mass in Spanish, Church K of C Basketball Free Throw Contest, Gym Rediscovering Catholicism, SFH

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Confirmation Year 1 Make Up Session, Parish Office

Stewardship Report
Week Ended 1/6/2013 Weekend Contributions: Envelopes/Plate Electronic Giving Total Budget: Total Collected: Percent of Budget $ Week $11,628 $7,163 $18,791 Month 70,947 $18,791 26% $ $ Year to Date $ $ $ 276,549 134,624 411,173 Year 806,601 411,173 51%

CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT!
All boys & girls ages 10 - 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2013 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Champion! The local competition will be held at the Guardian Angels School Gym on Sunday, January 20th at 2 p.m. For registration forms, please contact Bob Ohnsorg at 952-448-5976 or ohny@aol.com

The Daughters of Isabella will have a meeting in St. Francis Hall at 6 p.m. on Monday, January 14th.

The Daughters of Isabella will be taking donations for Roses for Life at all Masses on January 19th and 20th. All proceeds will go to Pro-Life.

Education for the Mind~Body~Spirit

Chillfest 2013: January 25-26 An Overnight Lock-In for Grades 6, 7 & 8 Deadline: January 16th Dont miss out! Contact us for more details! 952-227-4007 or FF@gachaska.org Wednesday Night Classes Resume On January 16th

Mrs. Lynn Girard is one of the amazing middle school teachers at Guardian Angels. She grew up in New Prague, Minnesota, attended Minnesota State University-Mankato and then received her Masters from St. Marys and her Master of Science licensure from Hamline University. She had a wonderful summer with her husband Nate and managed to visit their two children, Julia and Steven. Julia and her new husband Kyle live in Madison, Wisconsin, her daughter recently started a job as a corporate trainer. Mrs. Girards son Steven is currently attending the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse where he is majoring in the biomedical field. The Girards enjoy spending time outside and had several opportunities to camp in their pop up camper this while enjoying several books where she estimates she read more than 10,000 pages. Mrs. Girard enjoys being back at school, she enjoys working with the students as it keeps her young at heart. She truly appreciates the Middle School students as they are curious about so many real world things. One of the things Mrs. Girard has worked on implementing some new Language Arts standards which she learned about through a variety of workshops this summer. She enjoys her new Smartboard and continues to be amazed at all of what it can do - thanks SpringFling!

A big thank you to Mary Elliott for serving as funeral luncheon coordinator for the month of December. We were blessed with a funeral-free month but really appreciate Mary's willingness to clear her schedule on short notice in the event of a funeral. May God bless you for your support of this essential ministry!

Sponsored by Dolce Vita Wine Shop

Tuesday, February 12th 6:30 - 9 p.m. Oak Ridge Conference Center in Chaska $20 advance tickets available in the school office ($25 at the door) Proceeds to benefit Guardian Angels School
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Thank you to all the School and Faith Formation families who donated toys for Sharing and Caring Hands Toy Drive before Christmas. Around 100 toys were collected and brought down to their location in Minneapolis.

The Prayer Shawl Ministry will gather on Monday, January 14 - 6:30 p.m. at the parish conference room. ALL crocheters, knitters and those who would like to learn, are welcome! Please consider being a part of this ministry that gives comfort to people who face many situations. If you have any questions, feel free to call Tricia Fielmeyer at 952-217-5828 or Kathy Rasmussen at 952-448-5922. Hope to see you there!

Catholic United Financial G.A. Council would like to send out a huge thank you to Mary Jo Stanoch for her outstanding years of service as our Fraternal Secretary. She will be missed. We are looking for a new member to take on this roll. Please let Tina Holmstadt know if you are inspired to accept this calling.

As you can see by the photos the new parking lot, heated sidewalk, ramp and stairway project is finished. We now have two disabled and six senior parking stall. The lot was designed with the option to double the parking capacity if needed. The walkway, ramp, stairs and landing are mechanically heated so there is no worry about ice and snow conditions. This project was estimated to cost $51,320 but will come in at $58,167. Part of the increased cost was due to the city lowering the alleys elevation that required two more steps, plus the additional hand and vertical railings along the ramp to meet code. For increased safety we installed handrails by the chiller side of the walkway. We also had to pour a 6 thick retaining wall alongside the existing cinder block wall, which had deteriorated beyond repair. We also elected to go with two lifts of 2 inches rather than a single of 3 inches of asphalt on the parking lot. I would like to offer some special thanks to Leo Forner for his expertise on this project. Also a special thank you to Jack Worm and his city of Chaska crew for the parking lot lights and everything else they helped us with and Ted Janey for upgrading the lights on the canopy. We have received donations and I would like to publically thank them. The Rummage Sale group donated their 2012 earnings to this project along with Brad & Barb Gestach, Leo & Linda Forner, Pearl Kelzer, and Barb & Gary Van Eyll. We will continue to accept additional donations for this project. We are contemplating adding some screening around the chiller. I know this disabled and senior parking lot and church entrance is an overdue addition to our parish but I believe it is a project we can be very proud of.

Gary Van Eyll

~Facilities Supervisor

Please be sure to send your completed census forms to us as soon as possible. You can get them to us via FAX, mail, electronically, or by dropping off your form at the office or the collection plate. We are assembling our 2013 pictorial directory, and we would like to incorporate this information to have an up-to-date parish directory and an accurate understanding of our parish demographic. If you have any questions, call the parish office at 952-227-4000. Thank you!

Thank you to the Men's Club for the stainless steel hand sink in the GA kitchen.

Mad Science is Coming to GA!

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Tour our classrooms and facilities

Guardian Angels is offering an after school hands-on science program for grades 1-6 on Tuesdays from 4-5 p.m. Classes start January 29th and finish on March 19th. Students will have the opportunity to explore the Earth, Moon, Mars and beyond in this program featuring student activities from the NASA Academy of Future Space Explorers Program.
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Young Rembrandts!
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GA is offering an after school drawing class for students in grades 1-5. Classes will be held on Thursdays from 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. starting February 7th through March 14th. YB teaches drawing with a seetouch-do method that all kids can succeed with, learn from and love!

BOTH CLASSES OPEN TO ALL! Please contact the school office at 952-227-4010 for registration information and pricing for either of these great enrichment opportunities.