• Mass on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 10 A.M. –social time to follow–AAO does the 3rd Sunday of each month bringing refreshments–we schedule two people each time –we have one for this month, would there be someone else who could help out on September 21st?
• REMINDER: For those wishing to attend Wayne Purtzer’s (Joan Redig’s husband) Celebration of Life, it will be on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 1 P. M. at the Hoff Funeral Home in Houston, Minnesota, located at 710 E Cedar St. in Houston. Visitation following until 4 P.M. As I understand, the service will be livestreamed.
• UPCOMING EVENTS: October 5, 2025, Proposed joint service with First Congregational Church for World Communion Sunday–more details later.
• As before mentioned, Sunday, October 26, 2025, THERE WILL BE NO MASS AT AAO–Pastor Kathy and Robert will be away. I will provide readings and a homily for your reflection.
• Please never hesitate to call, 507-429-3616, or email, aaorcc2008@gmail.com if I can help you in any way.

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Dear Friends,

We struggle with today’s readings over our human and spiritual selves, but Jesus shows us the way.

Come; be with us this week!

Peace and love.

Pastor Kathy

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Readings:

• Wisdom 9: 13-18
• Philemon 9-10, 12-17
• Luke 14: 25-33

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