Diocesan Mailing 10/7/11
Posted by dioceseofcrookston on November 3, 2011
October 7, 2011
Greetings:
The Word was made flesh and even now dwells among us. It is by faith that he dwells in our hearts, in our memory, our intellect and penetrates even into our imagination. What concept could man have of God if he did not first fashion an image of him in his heart? (St. Bernard, Abbot)
October Count: It is October! How did that happen? I hope that arrangements have been made to do the October Count in your parishes.
Corporate Board Meetings: By now you should have had your end of year Corporate Board meeting for your parishes, if you have not already done so please send to Bonnie Sullivan the attached form as soon as possible.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in Winona, MN is hosting two informational retreat weekends, November 12-14, 2011 and March 17-19, 2012. See attached brochure.
This can also be found on the Vocations webpage: http://www.crookston.org/vocations/
Roman Missal: Some of you have the third edition of the Roman Missal in hand. I have yet to see it. I imagine materiality diminished both mystique and apprehension. I am looking forward to the priest/deacon gathering in Mentor on October 27. See you then. St. Lawrence in Mentor has a small debt on the building. Please feel free to bring with you large donations.
Safe Environment: I hear from Jim Clauson that Safe Environment certifications are coming in at a very nice pace. I want to remind you that volunteers and employees are not to begin their ministry until the certification has been issued. Following this simple policy can save us from future heart ache and embarrassment. Any new employee or volunteer is now required to read the Diocese of Crookston Guide for new Employee and Volunteers. There is a sign off sheet at the end that needs to be filled out and turned in to the Safe Environment Coordinator at the persons Parish. It will be then forwarded to Jim Clauson. To access this online. Go to http://www.crookston.org/Safe_Environment/ and scroll down the page. You will see 2 orange boxes. The first one is for returning people to re-certify. The second one is for the new people. Once they have finished reading the new guide and printed off the sign off sheet it takes them directly to the Safe Environment AC and test. If they do not do it online they need to see the SE person at their Parish to obtain a copy of it.
Please be in contact with Jim if you need any assistance.
Senior High Rally: The senior high youth rally is just around the corner. I am looking forward to seeing you in Warroad. We understand that it is difficult to get commitments from teenagers, but registrations are due. It is not too late to make that last push to sign up your kids. Please seehttp://www.crookston.org/Youth_Ministries/events.htm
Permanent Diaconate: I want to extend my gratitude to Msgr. Patnode for all that he does to see to the formation of those who will be ordained permanent deacons. Msgr. Patnode has arranged a Come and See for men open to discerning this call. You can find more information at http://www.crookston.org/index_htm_files/DiaconateIntro2011.pdf
RENEW: The informational sessions for Arise are coming soon. Arise is the RENEW program that will assist us in responding to some of the goals from the synod and pastoral letter. We ask that leadership from each parish attend one of these sessions. Bonnie Lee has been in contact with the host parishes; please call her if you have any questions. Schedule for the Arise sessions are: St. Joseph’s, Moorhead, Saturday, October 15, 9:00 am; Cathedral, Crookston, Sunday, October 16, 3:00 pm; St. Bernard’s, Thief River Falls, Monday, October 17, 6:30 pm; St. Philip’s, Bemidji, Tuesday, October 18, 6:30 pm; Holy Rosary, Detroit Lakes, Wednesday, October 19, 6:30 pm. There will be two Hispanic sessions: St. Francis de Sales, Moorhead, Saturday, October 15, 10:00 am and Sacred Heart, East Grand Forks, Sunday, October 16, 1:00 pm.
Office of Worship and Liturgy:
October 2011 Worship-Liturgy Mailing Letter
*Blessed Pope John Paul II Liturgy (attached)
*Scripture Options for Blessed JP II Liturgy (attached)
*these two documents can also be found on the Worship & Liturgy website at
http://www.crookston.org/DOC_Worship_and_liturgy/music%20planning%20guides.htm
Thank you for all that you do.
Sincerely,
Msgr. David Baumgartner
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