• Mass on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at 10 A.M.
• Remember to sign up for the Mass on the Farm, July 23, 2023, beginning at 10 A.M., followed by a pot-luck meal–let me know what you will bring. Given that Robert and I are still healing from knee and shoulder repairs, we have decided to have the Mass on the deck for more ease of movement–perhaps that will help some of you as well. Remember too that this Mass celebrates all women called to ministry through our sister, Mary Magdala (Mary the Tower) and all men who love them!
• Please don’t ever hesitate to call, 507-429-3616, or email me, aaorcc2008@gmail.com if I might be of help to you.

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Dear Friends,

This week encourages and challenges us to be people of peace, not war and violence–making war is always the easier choice.

Come; pray with us this week to become our best selves.

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

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Readings:

• Zechariah 9: 9-10
• Romans 8: 9, 11-13
• Matthew 11: 25-30

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• July 2, 2023, Sunday–Mass at 10 A.M. Masking is optional.
• Remember to sign up for our Mary Magdala (Mary the Tower) Mass on July 23, 2023 beginning at 10 A.M. Remember too, this is our annual Mass on the Redig Farm. When you sign up, please indicate what food item you might bring.
• PLEASE NOTICE: You are invited to read the Scriptures for Sunday before coming to Mass, and as you read them, if a line or two, or even a word or two jumps out for you, jot it down and bring it with you to Mass to share after the homily.
• If I can help you in any way, please don’t ever hesitate to call, 507-429-3616, or email, aaorcc2008@gmail.com.

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Dear Friends,

Ordinary Time continues to challenge us to be our best, even when hard, as demonstrated in the gospel from Matthew this week. Keeping our eyes on Jesus will always show us the way.

Come; pray with us this week.

Peace and love, Pastor Kathy

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Readings:

• 2 Kings 4: 8-11, 14-16
• Romans 6: 3-4, 8-11
• Matthew 10: 37-42

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• Mass on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 10 A.M. Mask-wearing is optional.
• Dates to Save: 1. Sunday, July 23, 2023, 10 A.M.–Mass on the Farm, coupled with a remembrance of those who have passed on. 2. Saturday, August 19, 2023, 4:30 P.M. –Mass and pot-luck supper remembering our 15th anniversary as a parish. (See more about this in the 1st quarter Board Minutes coming out soon).

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Dear Friends,

We continue on in Ordinary Time remembering our constant call to attempt being our best selves, speaking truth to power, when need be, walking in our brother Jesus’ footsteps.

Come; pray with us this week.

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

P.S. Please never hesitate to call, 507-429-3616, or email me, aaorcc2008@gmail.com if I can be of help to you.

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Readings:

• Jeremiah 20: 10-13
• Romans 5: 12-15
• Matthew 10: 26-33

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• Mass this Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 4:30 P.M.
• Masking is optional.
• Save the date, Sunday, July 23, 2023 at 10A.M. for our annual Mary Magdala (Mary the Tower) celebration on the Redig Farm. More as we get closer!
• 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, but not “ordinary” as far as what is expected of us as Jesus’ followers.

You will find that I have used a bit of literary license in choosing an alternate 2nd reading, actually just a different section of Romans than what is listed in the lectionary. This new choice fits better, I believe, with the messages of both the 1st reading from Exodus and the gospel from Matthew.

Come; ponder all this with us.

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

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Readings:

• Exodus 19: 2-6
• Romans 5: 2-5
• Matthew 9: 36–10:8

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• Sunday, June 11, 2023, Mass will be celebrated at 10 A.M.
• Masking at services is optional.

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Dear Friends,

We are called this weekend to seriously consider the “Body of Christ” in our midst, and ask if we want to move that idea beyond the Bread of the Altar. It’s a compelling question! Perhaps an even greater question is what was Jesus’ intention for his body?

Come; ponder this with us this weekend.

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

P.S. Please never hesitate to call, 507-429-3616 or email, aaorcc2008@gmail.com if I can be of help in any way.

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Readings:

• Deuteronomy 8: 2-3, 14-16
• 1 Corinthians 10: 16-17
• John 6: 51-58

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