• Mass on Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 10 A. M. Social time to follow.
• ATTENTION: I am in need of 2 people to bring treats next Sunday, August 16, 2026.
• Please never hesitate to call, 507-429-3616, or email, aaorcc2008@gmail.com if I can help you in any way.
• UPCOMING EVENTS: Following please find two upcoming events that are being offered as fundraisers… 1. Francis and Clare: a musical–net proceeds will go to Home and Community Options and Catholic Charities of So. Minnesota. Tickets: bit.ly/francisandclare or smumn.edu/events. Page Theatre, St. Mary’s University. August 13-15, 7 P.M. Saturday, August 15, 2 P.M. 2. Salads and Strings— Winona Immigration Network Fundraiser–Music by Winona Heart Strings Heart Circle, Tickets: dmbernatz@gmail.com — $15 — Faith Lutheran church, 1717 Service Drive, Winona, August 15, 11-1 P.M. –variety of salads, desserts and beverages.

Dear Friends,

We are encouraged, along with Peter this week, “to get out of our boats of comfort!”

Come; explore this idea with us this week!

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

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Readings:

• 1 Kings 19: 9, 11-13
• Romans 9: 1-5
• Matthew 14: 22-33

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• Mass on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at 10 A.M. Social time to follow.
• Thank you again to all who participated in our Mary Magdala celebration, Mass on the Farm, and potluck lunch, remembering Mary’s true identity and uplifting the value of all women!
• 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 are back to Ordinary Time after a wonderful Mass on the Farm, celebrating women – Mary Magdala as prophet and priest, and all women in ministry, and men too! Jesus calls us as always, “to do our part” in a world that needs us so much!

Come; be with us this week.

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

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Readings:

• Isaiah 55: 1-3
• Romans 8: 35, 37-39
• Matthew 14: 13-21

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• NO MASS AT FIRST CONGREGATIONAL this Sunday!
• Our annual Mass on the Redig Farm in honor of Mary Magdala and all women will be on Sunday, July 26, 2026 beginning at 10 A.M., followed by a pot-luck lunch. If you haven’t yet signed up, but would like to attend, please respond to this email today or tomorrow.
• For those who have already signed up, I will be putting out an updated and probably final list for the pot-luck, along with directions to the Redig Family Farm, this afternoon.
• 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 will meet on the Redig Family Farm this Sunday for a special liturgy remembering Mary Magdala (The Tower of Faith) and all women called to serve the People of God as priests.

Looking forward to celebrating this special feast with you!

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

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Readings:

• Romans 16: 1-7, 16
• Litany of Women for the Church
• John 20: 1-2, 11-18

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• Mass on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 10 A.M. Social time to follow.
• AAO is on for treats for social time on July 19, 2026. I need one more person to help–might that be you?
• Remember to sign up for the annual Mass on the Redig Farm, –we are just two weeks out!
• 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 continue on in Ordinary Time this week thinking about being “good ground” in which God plants “a Word” that can yield “a fruitful harvest.”

Come; ponder this with us on Sunday!

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

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Readings:

• Isaiah 55: 10-11
• Romans 8: 18-23
• Matthew 13: 1-23

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