Do you feel called to play a more active role in supporting unborn life? Pray on the sidewalk by Planned Parenthood on Mondays in Rochester, which is the day of the week that the chemical abortion pill is given. Contact Maggie Eggerichs if you feel called and for more information: 507-732-7516

“Jesus said to his apostles: ‘Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; and whoever does not take up his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.’”

 –Matthew 10:37-40 

V. Lord, have mercy. R. Lord, have mercy. V. Christ, have mercy. R. Christ, have mercy. V. Lord, have mercy. R. Lord, have mercy. V. Christ, hear us. R. Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us. God, the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us. Blood of Christ, only-begotten Son of the eternal Father, save us. Blood of Christ, Incarnate Word or God, save us. Blood of Christ, of the New and Eternal Testament, save us. Blood of Christ, falling upon the earth in Agony, save us. Blood of Christ, shed profusely in the Scourging, save us. Blood of Christ, flowing forth in the Crowning with Thorns, save us. Blood of Christ, poured out on the Cross, save us. Blood of Christ, price of our salvation, save us. Blood of Christ, without which there is no forgiveness, save us. Blood of Christ, Eucharistic drink and refreshment of souls, save us. Blood of Christ, stream of mercy, save us. Blood of Christ, victor over demons, save us. Blood of Christ, courage of Martyrs, save us. Blood of Christ, strength of Confessors, save us. Blood of Christ, bringing forth Virgins, save us. Blood of Christ, help of those in peril, save us. Blood of Christ, relief of the burdened, save us. Blood of Christ, solace in sorrow, save us. Blood of Christ, hope of the penitent, save us. Blood of Christ, consolation of the dying, save us. Blood of Christ, peace and tenderness of hearts, save us. Blood of Christ, pledge of eternal life, save us. Blood of Christ, freeing souls from purgatory, save us. Blood of Christ, most worthy of all glory and honor, save us. Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world, have mercy on us, O Lord. V. Thou hast redeemed us, O Lord, in Thy Blood. R. And made us, for our God, a kingdom. Let us pray: Almighty and eternal God, Thou hast appointed Thine only-begotten Son the Redeemer of the world and willed to be appeased by his blood. Grant, we beg of Thee, that we may worthily adore this price of our salvation and through its power be safeguarded from the evils of the present life so that we may rejoice in its fruits forever in heaven. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

Holy Hour for Men will be on Sunday, July 12, at 7pm at Church of St. Michael, Pine Island. All men are invited!

“The word womb in Hebrew means ‘God’s compassion.’ The womb

becomes the term for being with another; it becomes the deepest reference

to man’s capacity to stand for another, to take the other into

himself, to suffer him, and in this long-suffering to give him

life.” Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

“The deepest element of God’s commandment to protect human life is

the requirement to show reverence and love for every person and the

life of every person.” (#41)—- March 25, 1995: Gospel of Life, by St.

John Paul II

"Let us fix our gaze on the Blood of Christ and realize how truly precious It is, seeing that it was poured out for our salvation and brought the grace of conversion to the whole world." Pope St. Clement

“I adore You, O Precious Blood of Jesus, flower of creation, fruit of virginity, ineffable instrument of the Holy Spirit, and I rejoice at the thought that You came from the drop of virginal blood on which eternal Love impressed its movement; You were assumed by the Word and deified in His person. I am overcome with emotion when I think of Your passing from the Blessed Virgin's heart into the heart of the Word, and, being vivified by the breath of the Divinity, becoming adorable because You became the Blood of God.” St. Albert the Great

“This Blood that but one drop of has the power to win all the world forgiveness of its world of sin.” St. Thomas Aquinas “Pray without pause, and always be courageous through the merits of the most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ.” St. Gaspar del Bufalo

Dear Parishioners,

We are looking for a few more volunteers to help disinfect at the

Church of St. Paul after the Holy Masses. If you are interested, please

call the Parish office at 507-732-5324.

Reminder: After Holy Mass, please leave the kneeler down after using

to indicate which pews have been used. Thank you and God bless you!

In Christ through Mary, Fr. Kasel

Classes teach couples the Church approved methods on how to achieve or postpone pregnancy while embracing the beauty of God’s gift of sexuality.

The Marquette Model Ovulation-Sympto Hormonal Method classes will be held on:

Thursday, July 9 - Online

Sunday, July 19 - Online

Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/109396756644

The Sympto-Thermal Method will be taught by the Couple to Couple League on:

Sunday, July 12 - Live and Online

Thursday, July 23 – Live and Online

Register at www.ccli.org

Española Class

Tuesday, July 14 at Ascension, Minneapolis

Register at angelicacrdc@gmail.com

For a complete list of classes offered throughout the Archdiocese,

visit www.archspm.org/family or call 651-291-4489.

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

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!

To approach God we must believe. Thus speaks St. Paul. He also says, Faith is the substance of things to be hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. That is, “Faith makes so present and so certain future goods, that by it they take on existence in our soul and subsist there before we have fruition of them.” St. John of the Cross says that it serves as “feet” to go to God, and that it is “possession in an obscure manner.” It alone can give us true light concerning Him whom we love, and our soul must choose it as the means to reach blessed union. It pours out in torrents in the depths of our being all spiritual goods. Christ, speaking to the Samaritan woman, indicated Faith when He promised to all those who would believe in Him that He would give them a Fountain of Water springing up unto life everlasting. Thus even in this life Faith gives us God - covered, it is true, with a veil, but nonetheless God Himself. When that which is perfect comes, that is, clear vision, then that which is imperfect, in other words, knowledge given through Faith, will receive all its perfection (1 Cor 13:10).

We have come to know and to believe in the Love God has for us. That is our great act of Faith, the way to repay our God Love for Love; it is the mystery hidden in the Father’s Heart, of which St. Paul speaks, which, at last, we penetrate and our whole soul thrills! When it can believe in this exceeding Love which envelops it, we may say of it as was said of Moses, he was unshakable in Faith as if he had seen the Invisible (Heb 11:27). It no longer rests in inclinations or feelings; it matters little to the soul whether it feels God or not, whether He sends it joy or suffering: it believes in His Love. The more it is tried, the more its Faith increases because it passes over all obstacles, as it were, to go rest in the Heart of Infinite Love who can perform only works of Love. So also to this soul wholly awakened in its Faith the Master’s voice can say in intimate secrecy the words… God in peace, your Faith has saved you.

The Zumbrota Food Shelf remains open as usual and ready to assist anyone needing food assistance at this time. For information, to make a donation, or request a delivery call (507) 732-7330 and leave a message.