• Mass on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 10 A.M. AAO is hosting social time this week – do join us!
• Reminder: There will be no Mass on Sunday, September 27, 2026 as Pastor Kathy and Robert will be away.
• Additionally, October 4, 2026, we will have our annual joint liturgy with the First Congregational community. It is World Communion Sunday and most appropriate that we would have a joint liturgy.
• 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,

Continuing a thought from last week, following Jesus is about, “not over-thinking” our action in the world, but responding more, from our “hearts.”

Come; ponder with us this week, all of the above.

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

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Readings:

• Sirach 27:30 — 28:7
• Romans 14: 7-9
• Matthew 18: 21-35

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• Mass on Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 10 A.M.
• REMINDER: On Sunday, September 27, 2026, Robert and I will be away – there will be no Mass on that Sunday.
• On Sunday, October 4, 2026, World Communion Sunday, Pastor Danielle and I are once again planning a joint liturgy. Being that it is also the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, we will be offering a Blessing of everyone’s pets! Pastor Danielle and I look forward to preparing a liturgy where our two communities can pray together!
• 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,

Simply put, once again, we are asked to strive, “to be our best.”

Come; ponder how best to do that with us…this week.

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

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Readings:

• Ezekiel 33: 7-9
• Romans 13: 8-10
• Matthew 18: 15-20

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• Mass on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 10 A.M. Social time to follow to remember all with birthdays/anniversaries during the month–come and celebrate!
• Mark your calendars: the last Sunday in September – Robert and I will be away, and there will be no Mass that Sunday.
• AAO will be on the second Sunday in September for social time instead of the third–First Congregational will be having a special event remembering Hank Welle and there will be catered food–AAO is invited!
• Another date to mark on your calendars: On September 20, 2026, there will be another taping of Mass for the documentary on women priests–hopefully many of you can be present!
• 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 this week in Ordinary Time with that ever constant challenge to do the most loving thing, even when we may be the only one doing it… but we aren’t alone– our brother Jesus us with us.

Come; be with us!

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

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Readings:

• Jeremiah 20: 7-9
• Romans 12: 1-2
• Matthew 16: 21-27

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• Mass on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 10 A.M. — social time to follow.
• With regard to Steve Bachler’s “thank you” to the parish last weekend, (for those of you present), I wanted you and all of the parish to know that the AAO board gifted the “Francis and Clare” fundraiser with $500 which will be split between Home and Community Options for their work with “other-abled” folks in Winona, and Catholic Charities in support of their work in establishing and maintaining a homeless shelter in Winona.
• Please never hesitate to call, 507-429-3616, or email, aaorcc2008@gmail.com if I can help in any way.

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Dear Friends,

This week we are faced with answering a seemingly easy question — “Who do we say that Jesus is?”

Come; ponder with us the perhaps, not so easy answer.

Peace and love,

{Pastor Kathy

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Readings:

• Isaiah 22: 18, 19-23
• Romans 11: 33-36
• Matthew 16: 13-20

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• Mass on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 10 A.M. Social time to follow–AAO is on this Sunday for treats–the two Carols are sharing this week!
• Thank you for your prayerful support this past week for me and our film makers, Kay and Tyler and our work on the Women Priests documentary. The three of us felt very positive about our work together – we felt that the Spirit was with us. Kay and Tyler will be coming to film another Mass in September in our newly painted chapel.
• 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,

The theme this week following the Scriptures would seem to be “justice and mercy” as we face our world each day.

Come; ponder this with us on Sunday…

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

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Readings:

• Isaiah 56: 1, 6-7
• Romans 11: 13-15, 29-32
• Matthew 15: 21-28

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