Dear Friends,

Mass is on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at 10 A.M.

Pastor Dick Dahl will be hosting another session of The Red Boot Way beginning Wednesday, January 17, 2018–at 10 A.M.  For questions, call Pastor Kathy, 507-429-3616.

We will be having the election for three board members in January–think and pray about whether God may be calling you to this ministry. 

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Our clarion call today is to “arise and shine”–to bring light to all the dark places.  The feast of the Three Kings, or Epiphany is all about manifesting the presence of God, here and now! This day marks the official end to the Christmas Season, but let us remember to carry the Christmas spirit with us throughout the year!

Come; join us this Sunday to praise and thank our God for all that is good in our lives.

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

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Readings: 

• Isaiah 60: 1-6
• Ephesians 3: 2-3, 5-6
• Matthew 2: 1-12

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Dear Friends,

Mass on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at 10 A.M.

Bring your non-perishable food items for the Winona Volunteer Services Food Shelf. 

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This Sunday, which remembers, the “Holy Family,” is really about all families and our call to be “holy.”  The original “holy family” shows us the way: we must be people of faith, love, patience, kindness and gentleness and if we practice these virtues, our families and the larger family of the world, will be greater for it.

Come; celebrate with us on the last Sunday of the Church Year!

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

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Readings: 

• Sirach 3: 2-6, 12-14
• Colossians 3: 12=21
• Luke 2: 22-40

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Dear Friends,

Christmas Eve Mass–Sunday, December 24, 2017 at 4:30 p.m.–NO SUNDAY MORNING MASS!

Caroling begins at 4:15 p. m. –come early!

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Advent is winding down very quickly this week as the 4th Week of Advent is less than 24 hours being that this Sunday, the 4th Sunday of Advent falls on Christmas Eve Day.  Given that, WE WILL NOT MEET ON SUNDAY MORNING FOR MASS, but move ahead on Sunday evening at 4:30 p.m. with our Christmas liturgy.

But lest we totally miss the richness of the 4th Sunday of Advent; I will include those readings here if you would like to reflect on them during the week.

Readings–4th Sunday of Advent

• 2 Samuel 7: 1-5, 8-11, 16
• Romans 16: 25-27
• Luke 1: 26-38

As you will see, the above readings remind us of how our God has worked in Salvation History through the likes of Nathan, David and Mary of Nazareth.

The readings for Christmas are well-known to us as they are the “song of our hearts” at this time of year–we have been a people walking, at times, “in the darkness” and our “light” has come!

Come; be with us on Sunday evening to celebrate our God’s over-the-top love for us in sending Jesus!

Christmas blessings of peace, joy and love,

Pastor Kathy

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Readings for Christmas Eve:

• Isaiah 9: 2-7
• Titus 2: 11-14
• Luke 2: 1-14

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Dear Friends,

Mass on Saturday, 4:30 p.m. December 16, 2017.

Christmas Pot-luck after the 4:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, December 16, 2017.  If you have not yet signed up but would like to attend, simply come and bring a treat to pass. 

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Paul this week, in his letter to the Thessalonians proclaims, “Rejoice always, pray constantly and give thanks for everything!”  This is Joy Weekend, “Gaudete,” in the Latin, and it signals that while we are not yet there, Christmas is close!

May you be blessed with joy this week! Come; celebrate with us!

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

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Readings:  

• Isaiah 61: 1-2, 10-11
• 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-24
• John 1: 6-8, 19-28

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Dear Friends,

Mass on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at 10:00 A.M.

Remember to bring groceries for the 10 Days of Giving

Remember to sign up for the Christmas pot-luck, December 16, 2017 after the 4:30 P.M. Mass

Advent calls us to listen, but also to act.  May we all be blessed with “ears that hear” and hearts big enough to act!

Come; be with us this week!

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

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Readings:

• Isaiah 40: 1-5, 9-11
• 2 Peter 3: 8-15
• Mark 1:1-8

 

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