• CHANGE OF SCHEDULE – Due to a family event, out of town, we will be canceling Mass on November 15, 2026. Due to this change, AAO will do refreshments this Sunday instead of next. Shirley Mounce and Pastor Kathy and Robert will be on.
• Mass on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 10 A.M. Social time to follow. Also, on this coming Sunday, we will be remembering those who have died from our parish, along with those from the families present at Mass. There will be one candle per family. Hopefully, many of you can be with us!
• 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,

This week’s readings encourage us to “be prepared,” as we face the end of another Church Year, and prepare for a new one. The encouragement, really, is to strive each day, as we say here, “to be our best.”

Come; ponder all this on Sunday…

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

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Readings:

• Wisdom 6: 12-16
• 1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18
• Matthew 25: 1-13

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Oops! In the bulletin that I sent out today, I said that November 1, 2026 would be the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time – that is a mistake! Actually, the annual feast day of All Saints always falls on November 1st and because it is a “Sunday” this year which usually is not the case, the feast of All Saints supersedes the Sunday. Being that I’ve already begun my prep for Sunday, I will plan something in to include the feast of All Saints and share that tomorrow. Thanks for your understanding–Pastor Kathy

• FIRST OF ALL: Remember to FALL BACK on Saturday night so that we see you at the right time at church on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 10 A.M.
• Our parish’s BOOK OF LIFE will be out throughout the month of November so that you can enter any family member’s or friend’s names who have died in this past year. Please bring both birth and death dates.
• Next Sunday, November 8, 2026, you will have the opportunity to light a candle for your family members who have died over time during this liturgy- one candle per family.
• 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,

The Scriptures this week encourage us to “lay all” actions we take in our world, “upon our hearts.”

Come; pray with us this week to do just that! Additionally, hold onto the hope that better days for our country and world are coming!

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

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Readings:

• Malachi 1: 14 – 2:2, 8-10
• 1 Thessalonians 2: 7-9, 13
• Matthew 23: 1-12

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• Mass on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 10 A.M. This is the last Sunday of October, so we will be remembering everyone’s special day who are celebrating this month! And of course, there will be cake!
• Let us all pray this week and through Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for all those going to the polls, to vote for those who are concerned for all the people, especially the least among us.
• 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,

As we continue during these last weeks of Ordinary Time, the message remains the same from the 1st and 2nd Testaments, “Love God, love others” – that’s it!

Come; be with us this week to celebrate all the good in our world.

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

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Readings:

• Exodus 22: 20-26
• 1 Thessalonians 1: 5-10
• Matthew 12: 34-40

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• Mass on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 10 A.M. AAO will be on for refreshments, with Pauline Christensen and Reggie Johnson supplying the treats! The two remaining times this year are November 15, and December 20 – November is covered but we will need two people in December – let me know if you can help!
• Nearly $500 was collected at the special, joint Mass remembering the 800th anniversary of the life and death of Saint Francis of Assisi – our gift was sent to the Minnesota Nature Conservancy, which cares for the land and animals upon it – which Francis was always concerned about as well.
• This Sunday’s Mass will be offered in memory of Shannon Hanzel, one of our founding mothers – a gift was given by a group of her friends for the ministries of our parish. Shannon’s birthday was this past week.
• Please never hesitate to call, 507-429-3616, or email, aaorcc2008@gmail.com, if I can be of help to you in any way.

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Dear Friends,

We continue on in Ordinary Time realizing from the chosen Scripture readings this week, that we are basically called to live in faith, act in love, and continue to hope in the memory of our brother, Jesus.

Come; ponder and pray with us this week.

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

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Readings:

• Isaiah 45: 1, 4-6
• 1 Thessalonians 1: 1-5
• Matthew 22: 15-21

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