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2025 Catholic Services Appeal

It is such a great reminder of what the Lord has done and calls us to do. Your continued generosity to the Catholic Services Appeal and your faith in our ministries are proof that by offering the Lord what we can, He will provide what we need. The way the Lord gave of Himself for us is a great reminder that we are united as one Church that when we come together and support our ministries we can do so much good. Each of us has benefited from our ministries.

2025 – Year of Jubilee

Catholics around the world are marking 2025 as a Year of Jubilee, while at the same time we as an Archdiocese celebrate 175 years since our founding on July 19, 1850.
Archbishop Hebda invites you to become an Archdiocesan Jubilee Pilgrim:
• Go to https://www.archspm.org/passport/ for more information and to download and print your passport.
• From now through Sunday, October 12, try to visit seven parishes other than your own, much as Saint Philip Neri led the faithful of his day to seven churches in Rome. You could pray for one of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit at each church.
• Among the seven churches, try to visit our two Jubilee cocathedral churches: the Cathedral of Saint Paul and the Basilica of Saint Mary. Look for the Jubilee Cross in each of them.
• Perhaps visit our oldest Church of Saint Peter in Mendota and one of our newest churches. Saint Katherine Drexel in Ramsey is just about to be consecrated and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Hastings has just been renovated.
• Try to participate in a Mass that might expand your personal experience of liturgy—perhaps with our Maronite or Byzantine brothers and sisters, with one of our immigrant communities, with one of our Traditional Latin Mass communities, with the Catholic deaf community or with the University students at Saint Lawrence in Dinkytown.
• Join us Sunday, October 12, for one of the morning Masses at the Cathedral and for an Ice Cream Social.

40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil

40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil: From September 24 to November 2, you’re invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life – 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You’re also invited to stand and peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outside Rochester Planned Parenthood, and also to help spread the word about this important community outreach. If you’d like more information – and especially if you’d like to volunteer to help, please contact: Margaret Mulligan at 40daysforliferoch@gmail.com or https://www.40daysforlife.com/rochester

40 Days for Life Pro-Life Speaker

40 Days for Life will be hosting Ramona Trevino, former Planned Parenthood Manager, on Thursday, September 25, at 6pm at St. Francis Church at 1114 3rd Street SE, Rochester MN. How Prayer and Fasting Changes Hearts and Minds will begin at 6 pm with a Holy Half Hour at 7pm, followed by the same presentation in Spanish at 7:30 pm. We hope you will join us and bring a friend!

9 ways you can be guilty for the sins of others

“Sin is a personal act. Moreover, we have a responsibility for the sins committed by others when we cooperate in them...” (CCC 1868)
1. By counsel (to give advice, one's opinion or instructions.)
2. By command (to demand, to order, such as in the military.)
3. By consent (to give permission, to approve, to agree to.)
4. By provocation (to dare.)
5. By praise or flattery (to cheer, to applaud, to commend.)
6. By concealment (to hide the action, to cover-up.)
7. By partaking (to take part, to participate.)
8. By silence (by playing dumb, by remaining quiet.)
9. By defense of the ill done (to justify, to argue in favor.)
(Note: To participate in the sins of another person means that one is just as guilty of the sin as the one who committed the sin. For example, if you encourage someone to have an abortion, you are guilty of the sin of abortion.)

Activity packets for children at St. Paul

Dear Parents: There are activity packets and books for young children to use during Holy Mass in the Church entry. If helpful, you are welcome to use them.
Be sure to take the packet along home to display and enjoy!

Andrew Dinner

Andrew Dinner: Tuesday, October 14, at 6 – 8pm, at St. Joseph Hall Archdiocesan Catholic Center, 777 Forest Street St. Paul. Operation Andrew Dinner is for Catholic men, 16 and older, who are interested in the priesthood. Andrew Dinners are hosted by Archbishop Bernard Hebda and Father Mark Pavlak, Vocation Director. Typically, guests attend with their pastor, religious or youth minister and meet them at the Archdiocesan Catholic Center for the Andrew Dinner. Register on-line before Thursday, October 9. Go to https://www.10000vocations.org/ andrew-dinner.html for registration and more information.

Archbishop's Discernment Retreat for Catholic Men

Archbishop's Discernment Retreat for Catholic Men, 17 - 24, (High School Juniors to age 24)
October 24 - 26, 2025
Christ the King Retreat Center, Buffalo MN
$100 (includes all meals and 2 night's lodging)
Retreat check-in at 5pm on Friday. Retreat concludes at 1pm on Sunday.
RSVP required before October 17.
Visit: https://www.10000vocations.org/archbishops-discernment-retreat.html

Archdiocesan Passport Adventure: We are 175 years strong!

Choose your own Passport Adventure!
There are so many ways to join in the Archdiocesan Passport Adventure!
Just a few ideas:
· Attend a parish festival: thecatholicspirit.com/festivals
· Find a time for Holy Mass, Confession or Adoration:
archspm.org/parishes
· Attend a retreat or social: archspm.org/events
While you are there, be sure to grab a photo and share your adventures on
social media by tagging @ArchdioceseSPM and using #175passport in
your posts! Get started: archspm.org/passport

Archdiocesan Passport Adventure: We are 175 years strong!

Choose your own Passport Adventure!
There are so many ways to join in the Archdiocesan Passport Adventure!
Just a few ideas:
· Attend a parish festival: thecatholicspirit.com/festivals
· Find a time for Holy Mass, Confession or Adoration: archspm.org/parishes
· Attend a retreat or social: archspm.org/events
While you are there, be sure to grab a photo and share your adven-tures on social media by tagging @ArchdioceseSPM and using #175passport in your posts! Get started: archspm.org/passport

Are you growing in our Catholic Faith?

You can learn about our Catholic Faith online at any time through FORMED! You will have access to thousands of enriching Catholic movies, programs, audio, & books instantly on FORMED when you sign up through our parishes. There is no cost you! Just follow these easy steps: 1. Visit: signup.formed.org 2. Enter your parish zip code or name (St. Michael 55963 or St. Paul 55992) 3. Grow in our Catholic Faith!

Area Festivals

Fall Festival Sept. 21 at St. Joachim Church, Plainview, MN: You are invited to their Fall Festival on Sunday, Sept. 21 at 9:30-1pm. Enjoy their Farmer’s Market & Bake Sale, chicken dinner, concession stand, children games, Bingo, and Kids Raffle & Cash Raffle Drawing


Fall Festival Sept. 21 at St. Pius V Church, Cannon Falls, MN: You are invited to an afternoon of celebration, connection, and community at 10am—1:00 pm. Enjoy their KC’s Grill Tent, BINGO, Wine & Kiddie Pull, Petting Zoo, Balloon Artist, Country St

Baskets/Items for the Fall Festival 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 the Festival this Fall. Please make up any type of “basket” that you like or any individual items, including religious items, gift certificates, gift cards, homemade items or purchased items. Please drop off any items at the parish office. Thank you!

CDA Annual Rummage Sale

Catholic Daughters will hold their annual rummage sale to coincide with Zumbrota’s All City rummage sale.
Dates & times to drop off donations
Tuesday, September 9: 9 am – 5 pm
Wednesday, September 10: 3 pm – 7 pm
Thursday, September 11: 9 am – 12 pm
Dates & times of Rummage Sale
Thursday, September 11: 1 pm – 6 pm
Friday, September 12: 9 am – 5 pm
Saturday, September 13: 9 am – 12 pm
A free will offering will be asked, unless otherwise marked. Clothing will be accepted if up to date, clean, and in good condition.

CHURCH OF ST MICHAEL PRAYER CHAIN

Do you have a prayer intention? Please contact Fr. Kasel or the parish office at 356-4280 or email stmichaeloffice@bevcomm.net.

CHURCH OF St. Michael FAITH FORMATION

The next Faith Formation session will be on Wednesday, October 1 at the Church of St. Michael.
Topic for October:
Chap.13 Mary, Mother of God and the Church (PreK- Grade 3);
Chap. 22 Perfect Christian Love & Chap. 23 Duties Flowing from Love of God & Others (Grades 4-6); Chap. 20 The Church, The People of God & Chap. 21 The Church as a Community (Confirmation 1, 2, & Adults)
Below is the schedule:
6:00-6:30pm - Meal
6:35-7:25pm - Children Class/Parent & Adult Session
7:30-7:45pm - Church for Adoration
At 7:30pm all students, parents and teachers gather in the Church for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction.
Our program is open for all of our parishioners to attend and it will benefit all ages!

CHURCH OF St. Paul FAITH FORMATION

The next Faith Formation session will be on Wednesday, October 1 at the Church of St. Michael.
Topic for October:
Chap.13 Mary, Mother of God and the Church (PreK- Grade 3);
Chap. 22 Perfect Christian Love & Chap. 23 Duties Flowing from Love of God & Others (Grades 4-6); Chap. 20 The Church, The People of God & Chap. 21 The Church as a Community (Confirmation 1, 2, & Adults)
Below is the schedule:
6:00-6:30pm - Meal
6:35-7:25pm - Children Class/Parent & Adult Session
7:30-7:45pm - Church for Adoration
At 7:30pm all students, parents and teachers gather in the Church for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction.
Our program is open for all of our parishioners to attend and it will benefit all ages!

Calling all bookworms!

Join the Catholic Authors Book Study. We
rotate between spiritual books, literature and writings of Doctors of
the Church. On September 23, we will begin discussing Jesus and the
Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper
by Brant Pitre. We meet every 2 - 3 weeks, usually on Tuesdays
from 7 - 8:30 pm in Rochester.

Catechetical Institute Pillars Program

St. Paul Seminary Catechetical Institute is coming to our area! The Church of St. Joseph in Red Wing will be a virtual host site for the Catechetical Institute Pillars Program, starting in Fall 2025. All adults are encouraged to participate. This is a great opportunity for adult faith formation! Go to http://www.cistudent.com/ for more details and to register

Church of St. Paul Fellowship

Dear fellow Parishioners at the Church of St. Paul: Our Fellowship after Sunday Holy Mass has gone very well, both in terms of numbers and spirit. In order to build on it, some information is needed. One Sunday per month is taken by the Knights of Columbus; one Sunday we are asking the Women’s Circles to cover. The remainder could be taken by a family(ies), a few friends, a couple, etc.
Some Sundays, the food is very elaborate, sometime it is simply donuts and coffee & milk. It is entirely up to the volunteers. Generally, about 40 people come down. However, because there are people whose diets exclude sweets or gluten, some protein would be good, such as cheese & crackers, protein bars, meat sticks, hard boiled eggs, etc. Fruit s always welcome. Also, a parishioner has volunteered to always have a gluten-free item in the freezer and another to make sure the kitchen is adequately stocked. The sign-up sheet will be posted in the back of the Church. Let us try to continue this good action in our parish. It has been a blessing for so many of us. Thank you and Thanks be to God!
From: Fr. Kasel and a few volunteers for Sunday Hospitality

Congratulations to

Keith and Megan Warnke on the baptism of their daughter, Josephine Mary Warnke, on August 24 at the Church of St. Michael!

Tyler and Christine Markve on the baptism of their son, Silas Joseph Markve, on August 24 at the Church of St. Michael!

Council of Catholic Women (CCW) Fall Meeting

Council of Catholic Women (CCW) Fall Meeting
Saturday, September 27, 2025
10:30 AM at Mary Herring’s Gardens
550 Highway 63 South, Rochester
Any questions, call Sue Hinrichs 732-5607, Maggie Eggerichs, or Donna Huneke.

Couple to Couple League

Couple to Couple League is dedicated to promote and teach fertility awareness (natural family planning) to married and engaged couples for over 50 years. Fertility Science Institute is a method-neutral outreach, going beyond Catholic couples and teaches fertility awareness to all faiths, single women, and even offers programs for families. They offer the following: Natural family Planning, Sympto-Thermal Method, Taught by couples to couples, Live On-line or Onside or Self Paced. For more info, visit: www.CCLI.org

FALL FESTIVAL

Please mark your Calendars!
FALL FESTIVAL at the Church of St. Michael October 3 - 5, 2025

FALL FISH FRY

FALL FISH FRY Friday, October 3 at 4pm-7:30pm
Join us for our fabulous St. Michael Fish Fry
Both baked & fried fish will be offered!
Take out available!
Prices: Adults $15.00, Children 5-12 $6.00, Family maximum $45.00

FORMED!

Grow in faith this summer by journeying with the Saints! Formed is celebrating heavenly friends this summer with a new initiative called Summer with the Saints. This free journey with the saints offers two tracks, one geared toward families with young children and one geared toward adults. Both tracks provide weekly opportunities to celebrate saints’ feast days with movies and shows on Formed, and the family track includes related activities that kids of all ages will enjoy. Individuals and families can keep it simple by participating in Summer with the Saints, where they will be inspired by stories of holy men and women who loved God no matter the season. The journey begins June 1, and continues through the end of August! All you holy saints of God, pray for us!
To sign up, visit: https://formed.org/summer-with-the-saints?utm_campaign=12817297
To start a free FORMED account through our parishes, just follow these easy steps: 1.Visit: signup.formed.org 2. Enter your parish zip code or name (St. Michael 55963 or St. Paul 55992)
3. Grow in our Catholic Faith!

Find Divine Favor in Repentance

Take care that you do not underrate the efficacy of repentance. Would you know the power of repentance? Would you understand this strong weapon of salvation and the might of confession? By confession Hezekiah routed a hundred and eighty-five thousand of the enemy (2 Kgs 19). That was important, but it was little compared to what shall be told. The same king’s repentance won the repeal of the sentence God had passed on him… Now if even Hezekiah could revoke God’s decree, shall not Jesus grant the remission of sins? Turn and lament, shut your door, and beg for pardon, that God may remove from you the scorching flames. For confession has the power to quench even fire; it can tame even lions…
I shall go to a different example of repentance. What think you of Nebuchadnezzar? Have you not heard from Scripture that he was bloodthirsty, fierce, with the disposition of a lion?... What punishment did he not deserve for slaying kings, for burning holy objects, for reducing people to captivity, for putting sacred vessels in the temples of idols? Did he not deserve ten thousand deaths? You have seen the enormity of his crimes… When therefore he acknowledged the Most High, and uttered words of thanksgiving to God, and repented of his past wickedness, and recognized his own weakness, in that hour God restored to him his royal dignity (cf. Dn 4). If God granted pardon and a kingdom to Nebuchadnezzar after such terrible crimes, when he had made confession, will He not grant you the remission of your sins if you repent, and the Kingdom of Heaven if you live worthily? God is merciful and quick to forgiveness, but slow to vengeance. Therefore, let no man despair of salvation. Peter, the chief and foremost of the Apostles, denied the Lord; but, moved to repentance, he wept bitterly. His weeping reveled his heartfelt repentance, and for that reason not only did he receive pardon for his denial, but retained his apostolic prerogative.
Therefore, brethren, having before you many examples of sinners who repented and were saved, be you also earnest in confessing to the Lord, that you may receive pardon for past sins, be made worthy of the Heavenly Gift, and inherit the Kingdom of Heaven with all the Saints. St. Cyril of Jerusalem (St. Cyril [+ 386], Bishop of Jerusalem, was best known for his unfailing orthodoxy in teaching the Catholic Faith.)

First Choice Clinic Fall Banquet

You won’t want to miss this uplifting and encouraging pro-life event with our executive director, current clients, donors, and board members! Two options: noon luncheon or 6:30 PM dinner at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church, Red Wing, MN. RSVP online, via email info@ firstchoiceclinic.org, or call the clinic at 651-267-4357. Visit website: www.friendsoffirstchoice.org/events

French Toast Breakfast fundraiser

The St. Padre Pio Knights of Columbus Council 16016 will host a French Toast Breakfast fundraiser with french toast, sausage, and eggs, at the Church of St. Paul, Zumbrota on Sunday, September 14, after the 8:45am Holy Mass. Please bring your appetites! Our fundraiser will be a free-will offering. The breakfast will raise funds for Coats for Kids, Pro-Life work and other charitable works of the Knights of Columbus. Thank you, ahead of time, for your support!

GET MORE INVOLVED: God Has Big Plans That Involve You!

Be a Prayer Partner: This movement is backed by the fervent intercession of thousands of Catholics across the country. When you become a Prayer Partner, you commit to spiritually supporting this movement in a variety of ways—both individual and corporate. Together, we continually call on heaven to send an even greater outpouring of grace upon our Church and open our hearts to what God is about to do. To learn more, visit
https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/prayer-partners.

Give the gift of an Hour of Adoration

Give the gift of an Hour of Adoration for someone. Cards are in the vestibule to send to the recipient.

Have you invited someone to become Catholic
recently?

If you know someone who would like to become Catholic, please contact Father Kasel at Church of St Michael 507-356-4280 or Church of St Paul 507-732-5324. Let us pray for those souls God is calling to join us in our Catholic Church!

Healing from the Heart of Christ – Curatio Apostolate Retreat Weekend for healthcare workers

Friday–Sunday, September 26-28, in Buffalo, MN.
Father Michael O’Connor, the “POD Apostle”, will be your Retreat Master to reflect on Living a Life of Virtue and Self-Knowledge in Healthcare. Opportunities for silence and networking provided. Retreat options, weekend itinerary, complimentary tickets, and pricing can be found at CuratioApostolate.com. Register by September 15. For more information email curatioevent@gmail.com.

Help water flowers

The beautiful flowers donated by Pork and Plants will possibly need daily watering. We have Sundays and Fridays open. Please sign up in the entry of the church if you would like to help. Thank you!

Holy Hour and Social for Men

The next Holy Hour and Social for Men: Sunday, September 14, at 6:30pm at the Church of St. Michael, Pine Island. All men are invited!

Institute of Catholic Culture Lecture Series

The Apocalypse of St. John: Understanding the Book of Revelation The Book of Revelation is the Bible's most mysterious and challenging text. Filled with prophetic signs and symbols unknown to most modern Christians, it often seems like an enigmatic puzzle. Join us as we learn to read the symbols, signs, and literary techniques of this book the way the early Christians understood them and, thereby, rediscover the beautiful and consoling message of salvation intended to be heard by its original author, two millennia ago, but still so relevant today! The last day to apply is Friday, September 5. Note: If you are unable to attend the live classes you can still register.
Lecture recordings will be available following each class. Details: Tuesdays, Sept. 9 - Nov. 18 from 8:00 PM - 9:15 PM ET Pre-Class Discussion: 7:30pm EST Lecture: 8:00pm EST Instructor: Rev. Sebastian Carnazzo, Ph.D. Registration is required.
Visit: https://instituteofcatholicculture.org/events/apocalypse

Institute of Catholic Culture Lecture Series

Man is the rational animal—our defining activity is reasoning. But how much attention do we pay to our ability to reason and to come to knowledge? This course aims to deepen our understanding of our capacity to reason and to sharpen it by examining in detail some key problems in our time. Students will discover how logic can help us solve them and see the truth that lies beyond. Last day to apply is Tuesday, April 9. An orientation session will be held on April 16, and classes will begin on April 23. Note: If you are unable to attend the live classes you can still register. Lecture recordings will be available following each class. Details: Tuesdays, April 23 - September 10, 2024 Pre-Class Discussion: 7:30 PM ET, Lecture: 8:00 PM ET Instructor. Timothy Kearns, Ph.D. Registration is required. Visit: Traditional Logic: A Practicum in Classical Reasoning (instituteofcatholicculture.org)

Institute of Catholic Culture Lecture Series

THE CHURCH'S BEST KEPT SECRET: Catholic Social Teaching from Leo XIII to Leo XIV
"Now, it is to the interest of the community, as well as of the individual, that peace and good order should be maintained; that all things should be carried on in accordance with God's laws and those of nature; that the discipline of family life should be observed and that religion should be obeyed…” Thus wrote Pope Leo XIII in the landmark encyclical, Rerum Novarum. Nowadays there are “new things” to address, and a new Leo in the papacy, but the timeless truths of Catholic Social Doctrine continue to inform the Church’s response to modern social questions.
Details: Monday, September 29
Pre-Class Discussion: 7:30pm EST Lecture: 8:00pm EST
Instructor: Most Rev. James D. Conley, D.D., S.T.L.
Registration is required. https://instituteofcatholicculture.org/events/
catholic-social-teaching/

Invitation to the join the Knights of Columbus

The Knights of Columbus offers a free online membership providing Information, Fellowship and Parish Service Opportunities. For online information: https://www.kofc.org/secure/en/join/jointhe- knights.html or see local parish Knights of Columbus members for specific information. Your talents are appreciated and needed!

Little Flowers Girls Club

Mothers and Daughters are invited to join the Little Flowers Girls Club! Little Flowers is a national Catholic girls organization where girls ages 5-13 are taught how to live virtuous lives by emulating the lives of Saints. We meet monthly, normally on the 2nd Thursday of the month at the Church of St. Michael in Pine Island. Girls have lessons, do crafts or learn hospitality skills, and have social time. If you think Little Flowers might be a fit for your daughter or for more information, please email authenticcatholicgirls@gmail.com. Little Flowers Girls Club - Growing Holier One Virtue at a Time!

Little Flowers Girls Club!

Mothers and Daughters are invited to join the Little Flowers Girls Club! Little Flowers is a national Catholic girls organization where girls ages 5-13 are taught how to live virtuous lives by emulating the lives of saints. We meet monthly on the second Thursday of the month at the Church of St. Michael in Pine Island. Girls have lessons, do crafts or learn hospitality skills, and have social time. If you think Little Flowers might be a fit for your daughter or for more information, please email authenticcatholicgirls@gmail.com
Little Flowers Girls Club - Growing Holier One Virtue at a Time!

Mums for Sale

Mums will be available for sale starting the weekend of September 13 - 14. Prices will be: $20 for a solid color and $25 for a tri-color mum. Thank you for supporting this fundraiser and our Fall Festival!
In Christ through Mary,
Fr. Kase

Natural Family Planning (NFP) Classes

Classes teach couples the Church approved methods on how to achieve or postpone pregnancy while embracing the beauty of God’s gift of sexuality. For a complete list of classes offered throughout the Archdiocese, visit https://www.archspm.org/marriage/natural-family-planning-nfp/ or call 651-291-4489.

Parents, are you ready for Tax Day?

The Minnesota Catholic Conference is excited to remind you about the New Minnesota Child Tax Credit. Getting money back to our Minnesota families through this tax credit was an integral goal achieved by the Catholic Conference’s Families First Project last year. The credit encourages and supports strong families by providing a tax break to eligible families.
It’s as simple as filing a tax return, claiming the tax credit benefits, and receiving cash back.
To ensure you don’t miss out, visit www.FamiliesFirstProject.com/CTC where you can learn more about the child tax credit and access additional resources. Tell every parent you know to file their taxes to receive this credit. Together we will support and strengthen the families in our community.

Parish Safety

Dear Parishioners: I am in the early stages of developing a parish committee dedicated to forming a Parish Emergency Action Response Plan for Inclement Weather (Tornadoes, Storms) , Emergencies (parishioner injury or health crisis, parking lot accidents), and Security Threats (demonstrations, protests, etc). I hope to identify parishioners for input and volunteers - especially those with First Responder/Emergency, Medical, and Security training/skills.
Until a final action plan is completed and made known to you, the immediate response in case of an Emergency Event would be as follows:
Do Not Panic - Remain Calm. Listen to instructions from Father, Ushers, and/or Designated Personnel to Shelter In Place - ”Duck and Cover” under pews protecting the vulnerable as best as possible allowing Visual and Mobile Access to Designated Personnel to Assess and Mitigate any sort of Emergency Event. Assist families and parishioners around you, if possible. Evacuation instructions would also be issued by responsible Personnel according to the circumstances of the Event. Thank you for your attention to this important topic and your assistance. To provide your input and/or volunteer status, contact or email Fr. Kasel or Pat Smith at ltpsmith@gmail.com -- A proactive parish is a safer parish!

Pew Missal - SP

Pew Missal: If you are interested to have an extra copy of the PewMissal for personal use, please contact the Parish office 507-732-5324. The price is $10 each.

Pew Missal SM

If you are interested to have an extra copy of the Pew Missal for personal use, please contact the Parish office 507-356-4280. The price is $10 each.

Pine Island Food Shelf

items requested for September: Cereals including oatmeal

RECOVER SUNDAY AS A DAY FOR THE LORD AND FAMILY

The 12 themes of how to reclaim Sundays To kick off Synod Year III—Parents as Primary Educators of Their Children in the Ways of the Faith—the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis is pleased to publish 'Reclaiming Sundays: Recover Sunday as a Day for the Lord and Family.' The guide lays out monthly themes and practical suggestions for families to build lasting habits and anchor their week in a joyful, prayerful and restful observance of Sunday. Thank you to members of the Blue Ribbon Commission for their recommendations, including this guide, to help inform and inspire parents to understand and fulfill their responsibility as the first teachers of their children in the ways of faith.
Find the monthly guide at: https://missionsupport.archspm.org/resources/reclaiming-sundays-monthly-guide-pdf/

RECOVER SUNDAY AS A DAY FOR THE LORD AND FAMILY

The 12 themes of how to reclaim Sundays
To kick off Synod Year III—Parents as Primary Educators of Their Children
in the Ways of the Faith—the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
is pleased to publish 'Reclaiming Sundays: Recover Sunday as a
Day for the Lord and Family.' The guide lays out monthly themes and
practical suggestions for families to build lasting habits and anchor their
week in a joyful, prayerful and restful observance of Sunday. Thank you to
members of the Blue Ribbon Commission for their recommendations,
including this guide, to help inform and inspire parents to understand and
fulfill their responsibility as the first teachers of their children in the ways
of faith. Find the monthly guide at: https://missionsupport.archspm.org/resources/
reclaiming-sundays-monthly-guide-pdf/

Rachel’s Vineyard

If you or someone you love is grieving the loss of a child to abortion, come and experience the healing mercy of Jesus Christ on our confidential weekend retreat. For more information, contact us at rachels@rvineyardmn.org, call or text 763.250.9313, or see rvineyardmn.org for the schedule of upcoming retreats.

Reclaiming Sundays

Sunday is a day which is at the very heart of the Chris-tian life. Let us open our time to Christ, that He may cast light upon it and give it direction. He is the One who knows the secret of time and the secret of eternity, and He gives us “His day” as an ever-new gift of His love. The rediscovery of this day is a grace which we must implore, not only so that we may live the demands of faith to the full, but also so that we may respond concretely to the deepest human yearnings. Time given to Christ is never time lost, but is rather time gained, so that our relationships and indeed our whole life may become more profoundly human. (Pope St. John Paul II, Dies Domini, 7)

Reclaiming Sundays

Sunday is a day which is at the very heart of the Christian
life. Let us open our time to Christ, that He may cast light upon it and give it
direction. He is the One who knows the secret of time and the secret of eternity,
and He gives us “His day” as an ever-new gift of His love. The rediscovery of this
day is a grace which we must implore, not only so that we may live the demands
of faith to the full, but also so that we may respond concretely to the deepest
human yearnings. Time given to Christ is never time lost, but is rather time
gained, so that our relationships and indeed our whole life may become more
profoundly human. (Pope St. John Paul II, Dies Domini, 7)

Small Groups are now meeting in our Parishes

Encounter Jesus anew. Expand our parish community, and meet new people through small groups! Check out options online and sign up at: https://archspm.groupvitals.com/groupFinder

Southeast Deanery CCW Request

The Southeast Deanery serving the Council of Catholic Women (CCW) in each parish is hoping to revitalize the organization with your help. The Deanery needs each parish CCW or parish women’s groups to get involved. With your help, the Deanery will continue its mission to provide assistance to further the goals of each CCW with leadership, training, speakers, and more. We encourage all of you to think and pray about being part of the Deanery. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Pat Reinardy, (507)-263-3295 or Laurie Otte at (507)-663-0512.

St. Paul CCW

We are looking for volunteers to sign up for the monthly altar flowers. We are suggesting that two families or households sign up to be responsible for one month. If you are interested in donating money as a memorial to family members please contact or give donations at the parish office.

St. Paul CCW Updates

At the May 6 CCW meeting new officers were elected. Congratulations to new CCW Officers Sue Hinrichs and Maggie Eggerichs as co-presidents; and Donna Huneke as the secretary/treasurer for CCW. Thank you to Sue, Maggie, and Donna for serving! Outgoing officers are Annette Fritz and Mary Kingsbury - thank you for serving.

St. Paul CCW Salad Lunch update: The CCW has decided to NOT host the CCW salad lunch this year. It has been held in August in past years. The number of ladies able to help has changed, and therefore, we are taking a break this year. We host other events throughout the year to which we will dedicate our time and energy. If you have any questions, please contact our CCW officers: Sue Hinrichs, Maggie Eggerichs, or Donna Huneke.

St. Paul Seminary Catechetical Institute

St. Paul Seminary Catechetical Institute is coming to our area! The Church of St. Joseph in Red Wing will be a virtual host site for the Catechetical Institute Pillars Program, starting in Fall 2025. All adults are encouraged to participate. This is a great opportunity for adult faith formation! Go to http://www.cistudent.com/ for more details and to register.

TRIUMPH OF THE HEART

All are invited to watch the movie TRIUMPH OF THE HEART, an extraordinary true story of St. Maximilian Kolbe, a Polish Catholic priest who volunteered to die in place of another man in Auschwitz during World War II. The movie will be in theaters into next week. https://www.marcustheatres.com/movies/triumph-of-the-heart

Thank you

Dear Parishioners: Thank you for your prayers, greetings, and acts of Charity and kindness at the time of my 20th Anniversary of Ordination! I thank God our Father for all your goodness - May our good Lord Jesus reward you!
In Christ through Mary, Fr. Kasel

Volunteer at Zumbrota Food Shelf

VOLUNTEERS WANTED: Do you have a few spare hours each month to lend a hand at the Zumbrota Food Shelf? You could either stock shelves or serve clients. Multiple times and days are available. Your help in feeding the hungry would be greatly appreciated. Contact Jan Horsman: 507-732-7527

Volunteers Needed for Adoration – St. Paul

Can you spend an hour with Jesus? Adoration is held at St. Paul, Zumbrota on Tuesdays from 9am-5pm. We are looking for more adorers! Please contact the parish office at 507-732-5324 or stpauls@hcinet.net if you are interested in signing up to spend one hour a week with Our Lord.

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Weekly Rosary

You are invited to join in praying the weekly Rosary with Zumbrota Care Center residents on Mondays at 1:30 pm. We meet in the South Day Room. If you have questions, call Barb Boraas at 507-732-5877.

Youth Group Event!

All Youth, Grades 7-12, are invited for a prayer, food, and game night Wednesday, September 24, from 6:30-8:30pm at the Church of St. Michael, Pine Island. Fr. Kasel will give a talk. All high school students and confirmation candidates are invited to this youth event. Please RSVP to our parish offices! God bless you!