• Mass on Sunday, 12-31-23 at 10 A.M.
• SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, January 20, 2024 our monthly Saturday Mass at 4:30 P. M. We had talked about having a pot-luck after this Mass to welcome in the New Year. Let me know of your ability and desire to attend. 
• At year’s end, I wish to express my gratitude to our parish for being part of our “experiment” here in Winona as part of our Vatican II community who believed in the changes brought about by this most significant council that did indeed, “open some windows,” letting in some “fresh air,” as Good Pope John wished for and which Pope Francis is today calling us back to. Over our 15 years in existence, the Spirit has truly been with us, bestowing many graces. Through your generous financial support, we have been able to help many in our city, nation and world–thank you all so much! This is also true for all those who have supported us on-line. It has been my distinct privilege to pastor such a fine group of people!
• 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,

We are called to consider “family” this week–and what family means to us, in light of the “holy” family. Let us pray this week for all families, for what last year has been –for what next year could be…

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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NO MASS ON SUNDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 24, 2023! We will meet on Sunday afternoon at 4:30 P.M. for our Christmas Eve liturgy. PLEASE COME EARLY FOR CAROLING! We will begin at 4:15 P.M. No Mass (as usual) on Christmas Day. 

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,

Peace be to you all during these last days of “expectant waiting.” I look forward to seeing those who can make it for our Christmas Eve Mass on Sunday afternoon at 4:30 P.M. –do come early to join in the caroling!

For those unable to be with us, please know that we are remembering you and wishing all the peace, joy, and love of the Season be yours. 

Again, please remember that there is no Mass on this coming Sunday morning–but later in the day! Additionally, there is no scheduled Mass on Monday, Christmas Day.

Peace and love, Pastor Kathy

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Readings:

Isaiah 9: 2-7

Titus 2: 11-14

Luke 2: 1-14

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• Mass on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 4:30 P.M.
• PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: We will meet once on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at 4:30 P.M.–the liturgy will include themes from the 4th Sunday of Advent, along with the Christmas readings, which will be the main focus for this Mass. There is no scheduled Mass for Christmas Day, Monday, December 25th.
• Please never hesitate to call, 507-429-3616, or email, aaorcc2008@gmail.com if I may be of help to you.

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Dear Friends,

This weekend we celebrate Gaudete Sunday–meaning joy! We can use a white or a pink candle on our Advent wreaths, along with the blue. John the Baptist speaks of “light” as the defining symbol of the One we await! Let us strive then, to be “light” and not “darkness” in our world.

Come; be with us this Saturday!

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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Mass on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 10 A.M.

POTLUCK CANCELLED — Due to other plans, illness, and busy-ness at this time of year, the pot-luck scheduled for after the 4:30 P.M. Mass , December 16, will be cancelled. Thank you for the few who did sign up. We will look toward January and possibly having a “Bringing in the New Year” event.

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,

We continue our journey through the holy season of Advent. This week, John the Baptist reminds us to “prepare-the-way” –a good message throughout the year, but especially now as we ready ourselves to remember the gift of the Incarnation!

Come; pray 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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Mass on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 10 A.M.

SAVE THE DATE: 12-16-23, Saturday, 4:30 P.M. Mass with Pre-Christmas pot-luck to follow. Sign-up sheet will be out soon!

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 begin the holy season of Advent this coming Sunday. “Expectant waiting” should really be our theme these next four weeks with increasing joy building each week as we await that time of year that reminds us of how truly loved each of us is by our God.

Come; be with us as we “await.”

Peace and love, Pastor Kathy

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Readings:

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

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