Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus,

This weekend we celebrate Laetare Sunday. Laetare is the Latin word for ‘rejoice’. This title comes from the first word of the entrance antiphon for Holy Mass this weekend. The customary liturgical color is ‘rose’ because it is the liturgical color that represents joy. If rose vestments are not available, violet could also be utilized as the liturgical color.

Let us rejoice in our Lord...

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus, 

Thank you to all who supported and helped during the St. Patrick Ham Dinner last Sunday hosted by the Church of St. Paul in Zumbrota. It was a wonderful event! 

This weekend I share with you a marvelous sermon from St. Asterius of Amasea, Bishop (d.c. 400): 

“You were made in the image of God. If then you wish to resemble Him, follow His example. Since the very name you bear as Christi...

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus,

This Sunday the Church of St. Paul in Zumbrota hosts their annual St. Patrick’s Ham Dinner at the Zumbrota VFW. I encourage all to come and enjoy a great meal and support this great fundraiser!

This Sunday we enter the second full week of our Lenten Season. How are your commitments during Lent coming along? Hopefully, you are experiences some fruitful self-denial and growing in self-gi...

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus,

We are now at the First Sunday of Lent and entering the first full week of this time of preparation and spiritual growth before Holy Week and Easter! If you have not taken some time to consider how you can best grow closer to Jesus with the help of His grace or if you have thought about it, but need more ideas, I offer this weekend several suggestions that can help you this Lent:

1. As...

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus,

This coming week Wednesday is Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. I encourage all of our parishioners to attend Holy Mass on Ash Wednesday. Please see elsewhere in this bulletin for the full schedule of Holy Masses. Plan now to begin Lent with Our Lord at Holy Mass!

With the beginning of Lent our attention also turns to penances or sacrifices. Let us be determined in our efforts t...