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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• During this Thanksgiving week, I am most grateful for the opportunity to pastor each of you! Thank you for the many ways that each of you shows me the face of God.
• Mass on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at 10 A.M.
• SAVE THE DATE: December 16, 2023, Saturday at 4:30 P.M. for Mass with a pre-Christmas Pot-luck to follow. This time let’s just do a couple hearty soups and crackers, plus Christmas desserts. The first two who volunteer for soup will have it, and the rest can bring crackers or a dessert. Let’s make it simple during this busy time.

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Dear Friends,

Many of us are still basking in the memories of our pre-Thanksgiving pot-luck last Saturday! Sixteen of us gathered and it was a great time of being with each other and sharing wonderful food and conversation.

We continue to look at our lives this week as we prepare for a new Year of Grace to begin following this Sunday with the beginning of Advent.

Come; ponder with us, all that has been, and all that can be…

A most happy Thanksgiving to each of you!

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

P.S. Please never hesitate to call, 507-429-3616, or email, aaorcc2008@gmail.com if I can help in any way.

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Readings:

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

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