News & Events

10 years of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at the Church of St Paul

Thank you to our Good Lord and to the Adorers for the 10 years of the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at the Church of St. Paul! So many answered prayers, blessings, and graces were received through approximately 4,100 hours of Adoration during these 10 years. 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.

2024 Catholic Services Appeal

Christ waits for you to join Him in His desert trial this Lent. The adventure is hard, and worth it. You can help others find the joy of the Gospel this Lent through your support of the Catholic Services Appeal. This appeal supports many ministries whose outreach is beyond the boundaries of individual parishes, such as prison ministry, Catholic Schools, campus and young adult ministry, Venezuelan mission, hospital chaplains, Catholic Charities of St. Paul/ Minneapolis, deaf ministry, and more.
Giving is Faith in Action. Give to the Catholic Services Appeal
today. GIVE ON-LINE TODAY:
https://www.archspm.org/catholic-services-appeal

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!

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Bi-Parish Mission

Come join Fr. David Gunter, MIC, as he teaches on "Jesus Will Come Again" on the evenings of April 14-17, 2024 at the Church of St. Paul, Zumbrota (749 S. Main St.)
Schedule of Events each night:
6:00pm –Confessions
6:35pm –Rosary
7:00pm –Presentation
Father Gunter will also speak at all the Holy Masses on April 13-14.

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

Confirmation/Youth Group Retreat!
All confirmation candidates and youth, grades 7-12, are invited to a retreat on Wednesday, April 24, from 6:30-9:00pm at the Church of St. Michael, Pine Island. The evening will begin with a meal and include spiritual talks, adoration, and confession. Confirmation I and II students are required to attend (anyone with an unavoidable conflict—please contact the parish office as soon as possible). Please RSVP to our parish offices.

CHURCH OF ST. PAUL FAITH FORMATION

Confirmation/Youth Group Retreat!
All confirmation candidates and youth, grades 7-12, are invited to a retreat on Wednesday, April 24, from 6:30-9:00pm at the Church of St. Michael, Pine Island. The evening will begin with a meal and include spiritual talks, adoration, and confession. Confirmation I and II students are required to attend (anyone with an unavoidable conflict—please contact the parish office as soon as possible). Please RSVP to our parish offices.

Catholic Daughters of the Americas (CDA)

Catholic Daughters of the Americas (CDA): Formed in 1903 the
Catholic Daughters of the Americas (CDA) is one of the oldest and
largest organizations of Catholic women in the Americas. CDA is a
national organization, with 63,000 dues-paying members in 1,150
courts (local chapters) in 45 states across the country and in Puerto
Rico, Mexico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, Kenya and Peru.
Members donate to charities, administer scholarship programs and
strive “to be helping hands where there is pain, poverty, sorrow or
sickness.
Our local CDA court, Court St. Mary Peter #1864 – Mazeppa-
Bellechester, is a vibrant and active court with members from several
local communities. We meet monthly on a Monday evening.
Our local Catholic Daughters act according to our motto "Unity and
Charity". Two annual local activities are collecting donations for
Habitat for Humanity and our Meal in a Bucket fundraiser, both using
proceeds to support local and national charities.
If you would like more information about joining Catholic Daughters,
please contact our membership chairperson, Beth Arendt at 507-272-
5829 or betharendt@hotmail.com. You can also contact our Regent,
Linda Kazmierczak at 612-759-6399 or linda_louinmn@hotmail.com.
We invite all women to learn more about our wonderful organization!Formed in 1903 the Catholic Daughters of the Americas (CDA) is one of the oldest and largest organizations of Catholic women in the Americas. CDA is a national organization, with 63,000 dues-paying members in 1,150 courts (local chapters) in 45 states across the coun-try and in Puerto Rico, Mexico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, Kenya and Peru. Members donate to charities, administer scholarship programs and strive “to be helping hands where there is pain, poverty, sorrow or sickness.”
Our local CDA court, Court St. Mary Peter #1864 – Mazeppa-Bellechester, is a vibrant and active court with members from several local communities. We meet monthly on a Monday evening. Our local Catholic Daughters act according to our motto "Unity and Charity". Two annual local activities are collecting donations for Habitat for Humanity and our Meal in a Bucket fundraiser, both using proceeds to support local and national charities.
If you would like more information about joining Catholic Daughters, please contact our membership chairperson, Beth Arendt at 507-272-5829 or betharendt@hotmail.com. You can also contact our Regent, Linda Kazmierczak at 612-759-6399 or linda_louinmn@hotmail.com. We invite all women to learn more about our wonderful organization!

Catholic Services Appeal 2023

Christ waits for you to join Him in His desert trial this Lent. The adventure is hard, and worth it. You can help others find the joy of the Gospel this Lent through your support of the Catholic Services Appeal. This appeal supports many ministries whose outreach is beyond the boundaries of individual parishes, such as prison ministry, Catholic Schools, campus and young adult ministry, Venezuelan mission, hospital chaplains, Catholic
Charities of St. Paul/Minneapolis, deaf ministry, and more.
Giving is Faith in Action. Give to the Catholic Services Appeal today.
GIVE ON-LINE TODAY:
https://www.archspm.org/catholic-services-appeal
“I ask you to prayerfully consider making a gift to the Catholic Services Appeal and sharing your blessings with those around you. Just as Christ’s love for us is unwavering, your generosity will demonstrate that our Giving is Faith in Action.” – Archbishop Bernard Hebda

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

Confirmation/Youth Group Retreat!

All confirmation candidates and youth, grades 7-12, are invited to a retreat on Wednesday, April 24, from 6:30-9:00pm at the Church of St. Michael, Pine Island. The evening will begin with a meal and include spiritual talks, adoration, and confession. Confirmation I and II students are required to attend (anyone with an unavoidable conflict—please contact the parish office as soon as possible). Please RSVP

Congratulations

Zachary & Beatriz Siebenaler on the baptism of their sons Ambrose John and Augustine James on February 24, 2024.

Congratulations to those who entered the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil

Congratulations to those who entered the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil!
Kyson Miller and Bryan, Lluvia, and Martin Pascacio Villa received the Sacraments of Baptism, Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation.
Benjamin and Madelyn Tate entered into full communion with the Catholic Church as converts and received the Sacraments of Holy Eucharist and Confirmation.
Welcome! Thanks be to God!

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

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.

Garden Plots Available!

Need a space to plant a garden? Sign-up for a garden plot at St. Michael's! Plots are 10'x20' in size and free to parishioners on a first come, first served basis. For more information or to claim a spot, talk with Father Kasel or Andy Drees or call or text Andy at (952) 465-9841 or email at dreez28@gmail.com.

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!

Holy Hour for Women

The next Holy Hour for Women will be Sunday, April 28, at 6:00pm at the Church of St. Michael. All women are invited!

Holy Hour for Women

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.

Institute of Catholic Culture Lecture Series

The Church as Eucharist
St. Paul's Theology of the Mystical Body of Christ
Delve into St. Paul's Eucharistic theology with Fr. David Anderson.
Discover the transformative power of the Eucharist and how it is constitutive of the Church's being and activity.
Details: Monday, April 29, 2024
Pre-Class Discussion: 7:30 PM ET, Lecture: 8:00 PM ET
Instructor: Rev. David Anderson Registration is required.
Visit: https://instituteofcatholicculture.org/events/the-church-as-eucharist

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

Jesus of Nazareth: Discovering Christ with Pope Benedict XVI Pope Benedict XVI realized that the absence of God in our lives and society posed the greatest crisis facing the world today. During his Pontificate, therefore, he wrote a trilogy of works that invites us to come to know more fully the One who leads us to the Father, Jesus of Nazareth.
These masterpieces guide us through the Church's tradition of reading the Gospels in a way that speaks to the needs of today, addressing contemporary objections while proposing Jesus as the source of true hope.
Join Dr. Staudt and the ICC for a guided book study of Pope Benedict's Jesus of Nazareth trilogy. *Note: This series is already underway, but you may register at any time to access the recordings of previous lectures.Mondays, Mar. 11 & 25
Pre-Class Discussion:7:30PM ET, Lecture: 8:00 PM ET
Instructor: Jared Staudt, Ph.D.
Registration is required. https://instituteofcatholicculture.org/events/jesus-of-nazareth?

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!

KC Tootsie Roll Weekend

Knight of Columbus Tootsie Roll weekend: April 27 & 28! If you see a Knight of Columbus with Tootsie Rolls, please
help us assist the mentally handicapped. Thank You!

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!

May Crowning of our Blessed Mother!

Please join us Sun-day, May 5, during the 8:45am Holy Mass at the Church of St. Paul and the 7am and10:30am Holy Masses at St. Michael for May Crowning of our Blessed Mother! The Blessed Virgin Mary loves us so much! Let us offer our gratitude and honor to her!

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage: Marian Route

Marian Route Update Coming to our parishes this spring! Starting on Pentecost Sunday, May 19, four processions starting at different locations around the country will begin, concluding at the Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis on July 16. The route coming through the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis from May 24-31 is the Marian Route.
The perpetual pilgrims will arrive by vehicle to the Church of St. Paul from the previous stop (St. Mary in New Trier) at approximately 9:30am on Friday, May 31, and plan to begin making
their way by foot to the Church of St. Michael at 10:15 am. The pilgrimage is expected to arrive at the Church of St. Michael at approximately 3:30pm and continue on at 4:15pm by vehicle to the next stop in Rochester.
More information on the events at each location and how you can join in this historic procession between our parishes will be coming soon. Check out the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage website at: https://www.eucharisticpilgrimage.org

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage: Marian Route

Coming to our parishes this spring! Starting on Pentecost Sunday, May 19, four processions starting at different locations around the country will begin, concluding at the Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis on July 16. The route coming through the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis from May 24-31 is the Marian Route. The perpetual pilgrims will arrive by vehicle to the Church of St. Paul from the previous stop (St. Mary in New Trier) at approximately 9:30am on Friday, May 31, and plan to begin making their way by foot to the Church of St. Michael at 10:15 am. The pilgrimage is expected to arrive at the Church of St. Michael at approximately 3:30pm and continue on at 4:15pm by vehicle to the next stop in Rochester.
More information on the events at each location and how you can join in this historic procession between our parishes will be coming soon. Check out the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage website at:
https://www.eucharisticpilgrimage.org

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage: The Fire Is Spreading!

Coming to our parishes this spring!
Starting on Pentecost Sunday, May 19, four processions starting at different locations around the country will begin, concluding at the Eucharistic Congress July 16. The route coming through the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis is the Marian Route.
The procession departs from the headwaters of the Mississippi, the northern arm of the Pilgrimage will descend through the midwestern United States, pass through Wisconsin and Illinois, and meet up with the other three Pilgrimage routes in Indianapolis at the 10th National Eucharistic Congress.
The Marian Route pilgrimage will be traveling through the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis from May 24-31. Our parishes are blessed to be along the route of the pilgrimage route and will host the pilgrimage on May 31!
More information at: https://www.eucharisticpilgrimage.org/marian-route

Natural Family Planning (NFP) Classes

Natural Family Planning (NFP) Classes teach couples the Church approved methods on how to achieve or postpone pregnancy while remaining in God’s Will for the gift of sexuality. For a complete list of classes offered throughout the Archdiocese, vis-it 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!

Pine Island Food Shelf

Items requested for April Personal hygiene –toothpaste, soap, lotion, female hygiene products

Please pray

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Audrey Breid (mother of Ron Breid, parishioner), who passed away, March 29, 2024. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen. May her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.’

Prayer Intentions to the Holy Lan

Amy and Pat Smith are blessed to be able to go on Pilgrimage to Jerusalem and to the Holy Land and would like to bring St. Michael’s Parishioner’s prayer intentions with them. They leave next Wednesday May 31 and will visit spiritual sites including Bethlehem, Nazareth, the River Jordan, Capernaum, the Garden of Gethsemane, and the Holy Sepulchre. They would like to bring any special family intentions and St. Michael’s Parish intentions with them on pilgrimage. Simply email and let them know who or what you want them to pray for: Ltpsmith@gmail.com or you can send your prayer request using this form: https://instituteofcatholicculture.
net/form/2023-holy-land-pilgrimage-prayer-intentions/

Pro-Life Across America Banquet

Pro-Life Across America Banquet: Thursday, April 18, 5:45-8:45pm. Join us for our Annual Culture of Love Banquet. Our key-note speaker is Scott Klusendorf, president of the Life Training In-stitute where he trains pro-life advocates to make a persuasive case for life in the public square. This will be an educational and inspiring evening! We hope you will join us to learn more about our life-saving outreach – proven to change hearts and save babies’ lives! Register at prolifeacrossamerica.org/love.

Quilting Bee Cause

Quilting Bee Cause will meet on Tuesday, April 16, at 9 a.m., in the church hall. Everyone welcome.

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.

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. Michael Fall Festival 2023 Financial Summary

St. Michael Fall Festival 2023 Financial Summary
Fish Fry/Donations Income: $ 6,131.00
Fish Fry Expense: $ 1,949.48
TOTAL $ 4,181.52
Country Store Income: $ 2,385.00
Country Store Expense: $ 119.60
TOTAL $ 2,265.40
Concessions Income: $ 941.00
Concessions Expenses: $ 107.69
TOTAL $ 833.31
Children Games Income: $ 154.01
Silent Auction Income: $ 6,604.11
Vendor Income: $ 75.00
Kid’s Tractor Pull Expense: $ 715.00
Total Income after Expenses: $ 13,398.35
Thank you to all who helped make our Fall Festival a wonderful success! God bless you! Fr. Kasel

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 Madonna Dinner

All Ladies of the Parish are invited to attend! Church of St. Paul CCW Madonna Dinner on Tuesday, May 7, 2024
5:00pm Brief CCW meeting
5:30pm Holy Mass with Fr. Kasel
6:00pm Lasagna Dinner
6:45pm Be inspired, educated and connect
Speaker: Karen Hodgman: Pilgrimage Experience
7:15pm Dessert
Please RSVP to the Parish Office for the meal by April 29 by calling 732-5324 or emailing stpauls@hcinet.net.

Thank you: to the St. Michael Men’s Club

Thank you: to the St. Michael Men’s Club and to all who made our Lenten fish fries a wonderful success! Thank you to all who made desserts or supported the fish fries by attending or in any other way! God bless you! Fr. Kasel

The Lilies of the Field

A Catholic family favorite on stage at Open Window Theatre, April 26 - May 26. The Lilies of the Field, a literary and cinematic classic, tells the story of an itinerant African American worker (circa 1950’s) who encounters a small group of East German nuns in a parched valley of the American Southwest. What results is an inspiring and heartwarming story of faith, perseverance, improbable miracles, and unlikely friendships. Tickets & more info are available at openwindowtheatre.org or over the phone: 612-615-1515.

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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