November 17, 2022
A MESSAGE FROM FATHER ANTHONY WROBLEWSKI
This year I am feeling far more thankful than I did in the last two years. Last year, I was still suffering the effects of covid. And the year before that, 2020, I had just moved here, and was struggling just to begin getting to know all of you, when we had little time and space for gatherings other than mask filled Masses. But I am healthy; where I am living is beginning to feel more like home; and I am starting to get excited of the prospects we have of growing in the Lord Jesus in so may ways! So yes, I am more thankful this year than I have been in a long time!
So, I hope that you will join me on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, to say Thank You to the God who has given us everything! We’ll have Mass at the Cathedral on Thanksgiving at 9AM. Also, I am hoping that on Thanksgiving you will bring some sort of food items that we can give to the food shelf. Let’s help those who are not able to buy food for their families when we ourselves can still afford it despite inflation.
You’ve seen that I like to share with you poems that help us to celebrate the various holidays and feasts of the year. And to celebrate the upcoming Thanksgiving Feast, I found this poem which is more prayer than poem:
Song of the Pilgrims
By Nancy Sue Krenrich
Across the rolling, wind-swept sea
For months we've sailed along,
I see a land that's new to me
Against the blue horizon.
Oh, beautiful land of freedom born,
I've come across the sea
To reap your fruits and build my home,
And make my people free.
By Nancy Sue Krenrich
Across the rolling, wind-swept sea
For months we've sailed along,
I see a land that's new to me
Against the blue horizon.
Oh, beautiful land of freedom born,
I've come across the sea
To reap your fruits and build my home,
And make my people free.
May all of you have a blessed Thanksgiving Day!
In Christ & Mary Immaculate,
Father Tony
CALENDAR NOTES
Please note that Thanksgiving Day Mass is at 9 AM at the Cathedral. There is no 7 AM Cathedral Mass or 12:10 PM St. Mary Star of the Sea Mass this Thursday. Our parish offices are closed Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25. We wish everyone a happy and blessed Thanksgiving!
Please consider bringing in non-perishable food items to the Thanksgiving Day Mass to support the local food shelf and those people and families in Duluth who rely on food assistance.
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
The Financial Report for the 2021-2022 fiscal year for our parish is included as an insert in this week's bulletin and email newsletter. If you have any questions regarding this report, please contact Lauren at lauren.finnegan@duluthcatholic.org.
CATHEDRAL GIVING TREES
Our Giving Trees are decorated with ornaments! Please take an ornament or two to support this wonderful project. One tree's ornaments are for the Women's Care Center and the other tree's ornaments are for Life House, CHUM Families in Transition, McCarthy Manor, Residential Services of NE Minnesota, Franciscan Health Center, Hilltop Heathcare Center, Benedictine Health Care Center, Bayshore Residence, and Lakeside Manor.
Gifts for the Women’s Care Center should not be wrapped, but all gifts from the second tree should be wrapped and returned to the church with the tag attached. Please drop off all gifts by 6pm Saturday, December 10th. Gifts will be delivered on Sunday, December 11th. If you can help deliver gifts, please call Jennifer at 218-722-6928. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
ALTAR SERVER TRAINING
We will be hosting an Altar Server training and practice session on Monday, November 21 at 6 PM in the Cathedral. This is for anyone 4th grade to adult wanting to be an Altar Server at weekend Masses as well as any current Altar Servers looking for additional practice/training at both the Cathedral and St. Mary Star of the Sea.
To sign up or if you have questions, call the parish office at 218-728-3646 or click below.
DONUT SUNDAY THIS WEEKEND!
Join us after Sunday Masses both at St. Mary Star of the Sea and the Cathedral on November 20 for donuts, coffee and fellowship!
We are seeking volunteers to help at the Holy Donuts at the Cathedral. Please sign up below!
2023 LITURGICAL CALENDARS
Available at church entrances are 2023 printed calendars donated by Doughtery Funeral Home which provide scriptural inspiration coupled with seasonal images of God’s splendid creation. The month of January features the Diocese of Duluth and beautiful Lake Superior! Take one for your household and for friends and family that are homebound.
*Calendars at the Cathedral will be available on Thanksgiving Day.
GIFT BEARERS- MANY OPENINGS!
We are bringing up the gifts of bread and wine during weekend Masses. We still have many openings and are inviting all parishioners to prayerfully consider signing up! Look for the sign up at duluthcathedral.com/liturgical-ministries or in the weekly newsletter or call Greg at 218-623-5013. Families, couples and single people are all invited to participate!
EAST SIDE 40 HOURS EUCHARISTIC DEVOTION
Please join the east side Catholic parishes of Duluth at St. John's November 18-20 for 40 Hours of Eucharistic Adoration. Sign up for an hour to adore the Lord.
UPCOMING DIOCESAN YOUTH EVENTS
Junior High Rally: The Diocese of Duluth is hosting a Unlocked Jr. High Event Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Stella Maris High School from 11 AM - 8 PM. This event is for students in Grades 6-8. Join us for a day of non-stop activities in Duluth. Base camp will be at Stella Maris Academy (SMA) High School gym. We will be traveling from SMA by bus to DEFY Duluth trampoline park and Skyline Lanes bowling alley/arcade and back to the High School. Cost per student is $60. More information and the registration link can be found here
TOBIT: Winter is tough, so is high school, so join us for a winter retreat this January! Theology of the Body Immersion for Teens (TOBIT) retreat will be held Friday, January 13th through Sunday, January 15th at Big Sandy Camp near McGregor, MN. Join us for a weekend retreat as we delve deep into Saint John Paul II's teaching on Theology of the Body. This retreat is for students in grades 9-12 and will run through 6:30pm Friday - 2:00pm Sunday (If changes are needed, you will be notified). Cost per student is $175. More information and the registration link can be found here
EAST DULUTH CATHOLIC FAITH FORMATION
Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King and the end of ordinary time in the church liturgical year. The Gospel we hear today shows the great mystery of our faith. That in the moment of his crucifixion, Jesus is shown to be King and Savior of all.
Throughout the Gospels we hear Jesus called King and we honor him as our King, but he is not like the kings and queens we know of today. I’m sure many of you, if not all of you have some familiarity with the Royal Family. The Netflix series “The Crown”, is extremely popular and with the passing of Queen Elizabeth, a couple of months ago the monarchy has been in the news, and on the cover of numerous papers and magazines. Their pictures are everywhere.
Even though seeing the Royal Family on various forms of media is probably the only experience you’ve had with them, you have some sense of what it means to be the Royal Family. We know that royalty have sovereignty over their kingdom. We know that those who are their subjects offer them allegiance and honor. But our King, Jesus Christ, is King in a way that is different from the traditional understanding of royalty.
Christ is King because in his death and resurrection, he brought salvation to all of us. When we believe in him and know his words are true, we honor him as our King, and are offered eternal life with him in Heaven. His kingship was hidden from many of his followers, but those who had the eyes of faith were able to see. Let us pray that we too with eyes of faith, may recognize that Jesus, the crucified One, is indeed King and Savior of all.
I hope you and your families have a blessed Thanksgiving. There is no faith formation the week of Thanksgiving, see you all on the 30th.
-Sonya Morris, Director & K-5 Coordinator
STELLA MARIS ACADEMY
SMA is seeking to hire a director of communications and public relations! This position supports the mission of the school by planning, guiding, evaluating and executing external communications efforts of the school. For more information about this position please visit www.stellamaris.academy/employment/
HOLY INNOCENTS ADORATION CHAPEL- REOPENING UPDATE
The Holy Innocents Adoration Chapel at St. Mary Star of the Sea will be reopening soon. It will be open continuously from Sundays at 5 PM until Thursdays at 9 PM. A decision has been made to postpone the opening until we have 85% of the times filled. When 85% of the time slots have been filled an announcement will be made of the opening date.
If you are willing to become a regular or substitute adorer, please sign up using our new AdorationPro software or call the St. Mary Star of the Sea office at 218-722-3078. Don't hesitate to talk to your family and friends about the Chapel!
Please pray for a speedy re-opening and click the button below to sign up!
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
There will be an Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity conducted by the Knights of Columbus Msgr. O'Shea Council 15761, Sunday November 20, 2022 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary, Duluth, MN. This exemplification will be for Anders Yoki-Ringsred (Cathedral Council) Chris Dixon (St. Lawrence Council) and Ed Benedict (St. Benedicts Council). The ceremony will include lessons on Charity, Unity and Fraternity, the principles that each Knight pledges to live, and will take place at Noon, after the 10:30 Mass. All parishioners are welcome to attend.
The St. Vincent de Paul Society is the largest lay Catholic organization in the world. SVdP is well known for its personal visits to the homes of neighbors in need. The Cathedral & St. Mary Star of the Sea conference meets regularly to grow in holiness and help our neighbors in need including rental deposit and car repairs. We welcome new members. Join us on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 6pm in the Cathedral Multipurpose Room. Prayers and financial support are always appreciated. For more information email svdpduluthmn@gmail.com.
LITURGICAL MINISTERS
Please sign up for November & December Masses at the Cathedral below!
If you are interested in becoming a Liturgical Minister, please contact Greg at greg.jung@duluthcatholic.org
UPCOMING LOCAL PARISH EVENTS!
Turkey Bingo: The Knights of Columbus Council 6791 at St. Raphael will be holding a Turkey Bingo at St. Raphael, 5779 Seville Rd, Duluth, on Sunday, November 20th, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $2/card at the door. There will be 12 turkey games and 12 cash games. Cash games will be 50 cents/board. The last cash game of the night is “Winner Take All.” Hot dogs, snacks, and drinks will be available to purchase.
St. Michael’s Christmas Tree & Wreath Sales:
4901 E Superior St. Duluth. Christmas Tree sales begin on Friday, Nov. 25th from 9:30 am to 5 pm . This is St. Michael's thirty-fifth year of selling trees. High quality Spruce, Balsam Fir, Norway Pine and White Pine trees, along with Christmas wreaths and sprays are available. Weekdays 10:00 am (self-serve) with helpers in the evenings starting at 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm, Saturday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, Sundays 11:00 to 5:00 pm. All net proceeds go to help with parish buildings and grounds maintenance needs.
4901 E Superior St. Duluth. Christmas Tree sales begin on Friday, Nov. 25th from 9:30 am to 5 pm . This is St. Michael's thirty-fifth year of selling trees. High quality Spruce, Balsam Fir, Norway Pine and White Pine trees, along with Christmas wreaths and sprays are available. Weekdays 10:00 am (self-serve) with helpers in the evenings starting at 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm, Saturday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, Sundays 11:00 to 5:00 pm. All net proceeds go to help with parish buildings and grounds maintenance needs.
Pancake/Egg Breakfast: November 27th 9-noon at St. John’s Church in Woodland. Adults: $3;Youth 6-13: $4 & under 6 yrs free. Last one till spring.
Advent Retreat: Searching for and Maintaining Peace: Saturday, December 3 from 8 am—2:30 pm, 8am registration, 8:30am Mass. Do you long for the peace Jesus offers in the midst of the world’s confusion and chaos? An Advent retreat on the importance of interior peace in the spiritual life will be offered at St. Benedict Church in Duluth. The retreat will be based around Father Jacques Philippe’s book Searching for and Maintaining Peace. The cost is $15; breakfast and lunch will be provided. You can register on our website, stbensduluth.org, or by calling the St. Ben’s office: 218-724-4828.
