• Mass on Saturday, 4:30 p.m. August 21, 2021–REMEMBER TO WEAR A MASK! We will continue the precautions as in previous weeks of no-hand-holding during prayers, no physical contact during the “Kiss of Peace,” and communion will be in bread form only. Thank you for taking these precautions for the safety of all.
• You no longer need to save the date, September 12, 2021. We had planned a special liturgy for this Sunday as a special way to remember Eric Bartleson who died during the height of the pandemic last year when we weren’t meeting physically and couldn’t adequately remember him for the significant part he played in the beginnings of our parish and for his long-time service as president of the board for 10 years. Due to COVID and to the current flare-up of the Delta variant, we will post-pone this special liturgy until November when we traditionally remember those loved ones among us who have died. Hopefully by then, we will be at a safer place to have a Celebration of Life for Eric complete with refreshments! We can also remember in a special way at this time all those who have died from our community. More to come on this as we get closer.

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Dear Friends,

The readings this weekend are full of challenge as always! Believing in Jesus, our brother, can never be said to be, “easy”–it calls for our best as he showed us so well!

Come; let’s ponder this mystery once again this week.

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

P.S. Please remember that if I can be of any help to you, not to hesitate to call, 507-429-3616, or email, aaorcc2008@gmail.com.

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Readings:

• Joshua 24: 1-2, 15-17, 18
• Ephesians 5: 21-32
• John 6: 60-69

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• Mass on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at 10 A.M. –this Mass is in-person, but you must be vaccinated if you are able plus wearing a mask. Children are welcome but must too, wear a mask.
• Other Covid restrictions in place are the following: communion under the form of bread only, no hand-holding or hugging during Our Father and Kiss of Peace except those living together.
• Additionally, for the time being, we won’t be offering refreshments.

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Dear Friends,

The Church calendar names the Assumption of our mother and sister, Mary into heaven as this Sunday’s liturgy. Because this is a “somewhat” made-up doctrine, not followed nor observed by all Christian churches and often tied to her, “supposed” Immaculate Conception, as a result, go a long way in taking her, humanity from her–because if she was, “without sin” then she was hardly human, and if so, what can we say of our brother, Jesus?

Come; let us take a new look at Mary, our mother, sister and friend as we share readings from this feast and the 20th in Ordinary Time.

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

P. S. If I can help in any way, please don’t hesitate to call 507-429-3616 or email, aaorcc2008@kredig.com

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Readings:

• Proverbs: 9: 1-6
• Ephesians 5: 15-20
• Luke 1: 39-56

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Mass on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at 10 A.M at our usual place.

COVID GUIDELINES UPDATES–It seems advantageous that we again “mask up” indoors even if vaccinated, so going forward, for the time being, please wear a mask to Mass. With this in mind, we will also not be singing hymns or having refreshments as an extra precaution. Thanks for understanding. With you all masking up, I can take mine off while doing liturgy.

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Dear Friends,

Again, our theme is looking at being, “bread for the world.” The readings this week tell us that being, “that bread” can be done physically, emotionally, or spiritually.

Come; let us “unpack this” together this week.

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

P.S. Contact me if I can be of help in any way–507-429-3616 or by email, aaorcc2008@gmail.com.

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Readings:

• 1 Kings 19: 4-8
• Ephesians 4: 30–5:2
• John 6: 41-51

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Mass on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at 10 A.M. in our usual place!

SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, September 12, 2021 for a special Liturgy of Remembrance–more on this later.

We will continue our current recommendations concerning COVID — everyone must be vaccinated who can be, to attend. Mask-wearing at your comfort level–the CDC is recommending indoor mask wearing in areas that have high levels of the Delta variant-which is not us, at present.

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Dear Friends,

The challenge continues this week to be, “bread for our world,” plain and simple. We are called to more than the “status quo” where our actions in the world are concerned.

Come; be with us — pray with us to be all we can be for our world.

Peace and love, Pastor Kathy

P.S. Call, 507-429-3616 or email, aaorcc2008@gmail.com if I can help you in any way, or if you would just like to talk.

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Readings:

• Exodus 16: 2-4, 12-15
• Ephesians 4: 17, 20-24
• John 6: 24-35

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Dear Friends,

This is the last call for our mass on the farm–and pot-luck picnic afterward–an annual event and first one in two years! We are very happy to host those of you who can make it. We have about 20 coming so far and there is room for more! Everyone who is fully vaccinated is most welcome to be with us. We are told that children who can’t yet be vaccinated are protected within the immunity that the adults provide. All of the day’s celebration will be outside, except for getting your lunch and bathroom use. No masks are needed unless you choose that option for extra protection.

We will be opting out of the readings for the 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time and focusing our attention solely on Mary of Magdala and all women and their rightful place in our Church. After Sunday’s celebration, I will put out the readings, prayers and homily.

In the meantime, please always call 507-429-3616 or email, aaorcc2008@gmail.com if I can help in any way.

Peace and love, Pastor Kathy