Dear Friends,

Mass at 10 A.M. this Sunday, December 3, 2017

Remember to sign up for the Christmas pot-luck after the 4:30 p.m. Mass on December 16, 2017–this will be a simple supper of soup, bread, Christmas treats and beverages. We already have a promise of chili plus, ham and split pea soup

Christmas Eve liturgy, Sunday evening, December 24, 2017 at 4:30 p.m–caroling beginning at 4:15 p.m.  NO SUNDAY MORNING MASS!

Advent begins with this Sunday’s liturgy! This blessed season affords us time to prepare for the great gift of Jesus, in time, sign of how much we are loved by God.  Don’t let this holy season pass you by, unnoticed.  Commit a portion of each day to reflection of this great mystery.

Come; be with us this Sunday!

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

Readings: 

• Isaiah 63: 16-17, 64: 1-8
• 1 Corinthians 1: 3-9
• Mark 13: 33-37

Dear Friends,

Mass on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at 10:00 A.M.–last weekend to bring in non-perishable food for the November collection for the Winona Food Shelf.

A wonderful Thanksgiving pot-luck supper was enjoyed by 24 persons last Saturday after the 4:30 P.M. Mass–many thanks to all who could be with us and for all the good food!

Remember the Interfaith Thankfulness Service tonight, if you are able to attend–see advertisement under “News Items.” 

We are at the end of our Church Year as this Sunday we will celebrate the Feast of Jesus, who, more than a “king,” is our brother and friend, the One, as Christians, we profess to follow.  Come; be with us on Sunday, bring your out-of-town guests–all are welcome, you know! A happy and blessed Thanksgiving to all–safe travels!

Love and peace,

Pastor Kathy

Readings: 

• Ezekiel 34: 11-12
• 1 Corinthians 15: 20-26, 28
• Matthew 25: 31-46

Dear Friends,

Mass on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 4:30 P.M. 

LAST CALL TO SIGN UP FOR THE POT-LUCK THANKSGIVING SUPPER AFTER MASS  ON SATURDAY!!

We continue to move toward the end of the Church Year in the next two weeks–we continue to be challenged to be our best selves, now!   Now is the time! As we look toward Advent, those four precious weeks of preparation for Jesus, our brother’s incarnation among us, let us consider perhaps one or two changes that we could make in our lives that would attest to the fact that we are not only Christian in name, but more importantly, in deed!

A happy and blessed Thanksgiving to all!

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

Readings: 

• Proverbs 31: 10-13, 19-20, 30-31
• 1 Thessalonians 5: 1-6
• Matthew 25: 14-30

Dear Friends,

• There is still time to sign up for the Thanksgiving pot-luck after the 4:30 P.M. Mass on November 18, 2017!
• November is a time to remember those who have died–we will have the “Book of Life” at Mass in November for you to record family and friends that you may wish to, who have died. 
• Thanksgiving holiday–November 23rd
• December 1-10–Ten Days of Giving to restock the shelves of the Winona Volunteer Services
• December 3, 2017 –First Sunday of Advent

“Wisdom is the operative word in this week’s readings.  We need to seek God’s wisdom to live our lives well, not just for ourselves, but for others with whom we share this planet.  I found myself thinking on the inadequacies of life for many in this world as the Winona Warming Center has once again opened this year for those without the luxury of a warm place to be at night.

Come; ponder with us how we each are called to use the wisdom of our God for the good of all.

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

Readings:

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