The Next Class/Session: Wednesday, March 4, 2020

March Topic: Jesus’ Compassion in His Passion: Stations of the Cross

Below is the schedule:

6:00-6:30pm-Meal

6:35-7:30pm-Children Class/Parent & Adult Session

7:35-7:45pm-All students, parents, & teachers meet in the Church for adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction!

The Next Class/Session: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at the Church of St. Michael, Pine Island March Topic: Jesus’ Compassion in His Passion: Stations of the Cross

“Beloved: Remain faithful to what you have learned and believed, because you know from whom you learned it, and that from infancy you have known the sacred Scriptures, which are capable of giving you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for refutation, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that one who belongs to God may be competent, equipped for every good work.” --2 Timothy 3:14-17

What’s working and what’s not in the Archdiocese? Archbishop Hebda wants to hear from you! Please prayerfully consider attending an upcoming Prayer and Listening Event, as part of the Pre-Synod Process and make your voice heard. Your input will help guide the Archdiocese over the next 5-10 years.  There are 20 Prayer and Listening Events. The next are: 

Thur. Feb. 27, 6-9 p.m., Our Lady of Grace, Edina

Saturday, Feb. 29, 9 a.m.-noon, St. Pius V, Cannon Fall

Learn more about the Synod and see a full listing of Prayer and Listening

Events at archspm.org/synod.

As part of the Archdiocesan Synod process, all parishioners have an opportunity to participate in the Catholic Leadership Institute’s Disciple Maker Index Survey (DMI) during this month of February 2020. This is a program that can aid our parishes and dovetails perfectly with the Synod. The results will be supplementary information for the Archbishop as he discerns what focus areas to select this spring. The DMI consists of 70 questions and takes 10-15 minutes to complete. It is offered on-line and in paper form. The survey asks parishioners to reflect on their own spiritual growth and identify the ways in which the parish effectively supports that growth. All responses are confidential and the parish will only receive information about the community as a whole. The information will be valuable for the parish as it seeks ways to best support everyone in their discipleship journey.

The survey can be accessed via smartphone, tablet, or computer at www.DiscipleMakerIndex.com from until  March 1.

If you do not have access to the internet and prefer a paper copy, please contact the office

"God, the Lord of life, has entrusted to men the noble mission of safeguarding life, and men must carry it out in a manner worthy of themselves. Life must be protected with the utmost care from the moment of conception: abortion and infanticide are abominable crimes." Second Vatican Council, Church in the Modern World, #51

“As Lent is the time for greater love, listen to Jesus’ thirst…’Repent and believe’ Jesus tells us. What are we to repent? Our indifference, our hardness of heart. What are we to believe? Jesus thirsts even now, in your heart and in the poor — He knows your weakness. He wants only your love, wants only the chance to love you.” St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta

“Know that the greatest service that man can offer to God is to help convert souls.” St. Rose of Lima

“Nothing great is ever achieved without enduring much.” St. Catherine of Siena

“The proof of love is in the works. Where love exists, it works great things. But when it ceases to act, it ceases to exist.” Pope St. Gregory the Great

Upcoming VIRTUS Training Session: A VIRTUS session will be offered on Monday, February 24, at 2:00pm at the Church of St. Joseph in Red Wing. This is a good opportunity for people to attend a VIRTUS session during daytime hours on a weekday (and great for those who don’t like to drive after dark!). Anyone who would like to volunteer with minors at parishes in the Archdiocese must attend a VIRTUS session before they can volunteer. Pre-registration is required, please contact the parish Safe Environment Coordinator, Sara McNamara, at 732-5324 or 356-4280 for more information if you are interested.

Catholic Daughters will be meeting on Monday, February 24, at Holy Trinity in Goodhue. Light supper at 6:30 pm, meeting starts at 7:00pm. Any women interested in joining are welcome to attend as a guest. Thank you to everyone who supported our recent “Meal in a Bucket” fundraiser.

Holy Hour and Social for Women will be on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 6:00pm at Church of St. Michael, Pine Island.

Fr. Kasel will give a talk on: ‘Proclaim the Gospel!’ All women are invited!

Family Square Dance on Saturday, February 29 from 6-8pm at the Church of St. Michael, Pine Island. The Little Flowers Girls club will be hosting a family square dance with a live square dance caller on Saturday, February 29 from 6-8pm. All ages welcome. Snacks and games for kids will be provided. Cost is $10/family. Please come and invite your friends!

A VIRTUS session will be offered on Monday, March 2, at 2:00pm at the Church of St. Joseph in Red Wing. (This event was re-scheduled from February 24.) This is a good opportunity for people to attend a VIRTUS session during day-time hours on a weekday (and great for those who don’t like to drive after dark!). Anyone who would like to volunteer with minors at parishes in the Archdiocese must attend a VIRTUS session before they can volunteer. Pre-registration is required, please contact the parish Safe Environment Coordinator, Sara McNamara, at 732-5324 or 356-4280 for more information.

Days of Elijah and the Coming Triumph: A Preached Mission for all Catholics in our area! The Mission talks will be held at the Church of St. Paul, Zumbrota on March 8-11, 2020. “Days of Elijah” is a dynamic audio-visual presentation that delves into the Old Testament liturgical feasts and the challenges facing Elijah that provide an exciting and unexpected dimension to the coming triumph of Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart.

Schedule:

Sunday, March 8 - 7 pm Days of Elijah Father Gunter examines the prophetic message of the prophet Malachi to reveal that the prophecy predicts the spirit of Elijah will come into the world twice. Background information is provided to understand the times leading up to the appearance of Elijah.

Monday, March 9 - 7 pm Elijah, a Prophet for Our Times? Father Gunter examines the challenges facing Elijah and compares them to the challenges facing Christians today. How critical were the times in the first century that the spirit of Elijah returned in John the Baptist? Tuesday, March 10 - 7 pm The Prophet and the New Exodus Father Gunter explores the significance of how our Lord Jesus is the

fulfillment of the prophecy given by Moses. "A prophet like me will the LORD, your God, raise up for you from among your own kinsmen; to him you shall listen" (Dt 18:15). The talk will give a road map to explain our present day situation.

Wednesday, March 11 - 7 pm The Feast of Tabernacles and the Coming Triumph What does the ancient Feast of Tabernacles have to do with the coming Triumph of Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart? Father Gunter delves into this ancient feast to explain its relevance for the modern world and its direct relationship with the coming Triumph.

Church of St. Paul, 749 S Main Street, Zumbrota, 55992

**SAVE THE DATE: March 15th** MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the St. Patrick’s Ham Dinner.

The time is nearing for the Annual St. Patrick’s Ham Dinner fundraiser. This year our dinner is scheduled on Sunday, March 15 at the Zumbrota VFW, serving from 10:30am to 1:00pm.

Please take time to sign up for donations and also to volunteer your time for the event. The sign-up board is at the entrance of the Church. You may also email at stpauls@hcinet.net or call the Parish Office 732-5324 to sign up.

Advanced dinner tickets are available at the Church office.

**For those who wish to give cash donation, there is a box and envelopes located by the Ham Dinner sign-up sheet or you may drop your donation in the collection basket.

If you have any questions, contact your committee members:

Maggie Eggerichs and Sue Hinrichs, Shirley Gregory and Linda Kazmierczak, Mike and Karen Hodgman, and Fr. Kasel.

Thank you in advance for your willingness to make this endeavor a success!

Baskets/Items for St. Patrick’s Ham Dinner

SILENT AUCTION

Calling all parishioners! We are looking for silent auction

baskets and items for our silent auction fundraiser. We are

in need of baskets to be donated for the Silent Auction held

during St. Patrick’s Ham Dinner. Please make up any type of

“basket” that you like or any individual items, including religious

items, gift certificates, gift cards, homemade item or purchased

items. Please drop off any items at the parish office. Thank you for

your generosity. For questions, please call the Parish office 507-732-5324.

Your Decision to join the Knights of Columbus could define your year! Join Catholic men just like you, striving to strengthen their Faith, their families and their communities as members of the Knights of Columbus. Every Knight makes a difference - each man brings a unique story, a particular set of skills, and a heart that can serve others! We invite you to take this exciting step and join us today! It is an opportunity that could define your year and change your life! St Pio Knights of Columbus Council 16016 Pine Island/Zumbrota, MN

The Four Levels of Happiness by: Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ

Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ, a highly a renowned philosopher and the founder of the Magis Center, provides a truly enlightening and practical discussion on how to achieve deep and enduring happi-ness. Referencing the wisdom of the ages, including that of Aris-totle and Plato, this talk provides the keys to achieving the univer-sal desire for happiness given to every person by God himself.

Each year, the Catholic Services Appeal funds 20 Designated Ministries including: Providing over 50,000 people with clothing and medical supplies, including orphans and the elderly in Venezuela.

Serving over 100,000 local Catholics through hospital chaplains.

Evangelizing thousands, from youth through senior citizens, including those in prison.

Contributions go directly to the Designated Ministries. To learn more, go to www.csafspm.org. Thank you for your prayerful support!

oin Fr. Randal Kasel on the upcoming ETERNAL ROME IMMERSION PILGRIMAGE (November 9 - 19, 2020). This is your chance to spend ten days in the Eternal City on a small group tour that is fully Catholic. The deadline for the $200 early registration discount has been extended to February 1. For details and online registration: https://oc-travel.com/italy-2020/. Call OC-Travel for info: 1-800-675-9088.