• Mass on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 4:30 P.M. Vaccinations and masks are required for all attending in-person Masses. Other precautions are in place as well for every ones’ safety. When discussing “mandates” and the need for them with others who may feel that “their freedoms” are being curtailed, it might be good to remind them that “their freedoms” are dependent on the freedoms of all–in other words, your freedom to go “maskless” or unvaccinated impedes my freedom to be safe from whatever you may be carrying!
• Always remember that I am here to help with any needs you may be experiencing–if I can’t help you directly, I will connect you to someone who may be able to. Be in touch too if you would just like to talk. Email, aaorcc2008@gmail.com or phone, 507-429-3616. –Pastor Kathy

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Dear Friends,

The readings this week clearly seem to be a tutorial on how to follow our brother, Jesus in this world. We can’t look, “for the way,” by focusing on the world, but must keep our eyes on Jesus, who truly, is the Way!

Come; be with us this Saturday to ponder further all of this.

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

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Readings:

• Isaiah 53: 10-11
• Hebrews 4: 14-16
• Mark 10: 35-45

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• Mass on Sunday at 10 A.M., October 10, 2021.
• COVID restrictions still in place–vaccinations and masks required and other safety measures are in place.
• (For those in the Winona area) At this week’s board meeting, we looked at up-coming board elections. These elections are always held in January of each year. We will have two openings in the January elections. Begin thinking friends if God might be calling you to serve in this way.

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Dear Friends,

The Scriptures this week call us to be attentive to Lady Wisdom–Sophia, in our lives. She calls us to go, “to our hearts, “as we attempt to follow our brother, Jesus.

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

P.S. Please don’t hesitate to call me, 507-429-3616, or email, aaorcc2008@gmail.com if I can help you in any way–even if you would just like to talk!

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Readings:

• Wisdom 7: 7-11
• Hebrews 4: 12-13
• Mark 10: 17-30

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Mass on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 10 A.M. COVID 19 precautions: vaccinations required and wearing of masks–other precautions are in place as well to keep all of us safe.

Afghan collections –my deep gratitude to all who contributed these last two weekends–we raised $860.00 and it has, or will be sent in two separate gifts to Catholic Charities and to the Salvation Army, both out of Lacrosse for the refugees at Camp McCoy and for their resettlement. When all, “is said and done,” the parish will have given $1360.00 due to a $500 gift the board had previously allocated from existing funds.

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Dear Friends,

On this Respect Life Weekend, let us remember that “life” is present from the beginning to the end–life in so many ways!

Let us ponder this together this week.

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

P.S. Please call, 507-429-3616 or email, aaorcc2008@gmail.com if I can be of help in between weekend services.

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Readings:

• Genesis 2: 18-25
• Hebrews 2: 9-12
• Mark 10: 2-16

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• Mass this Sunday at 10 A.M. September 26, 2021.
• Vaccinations and masks are required for in-person Mass attendance–thank you for doing these things for others, as well as yourself. Other safety protocols in place as well.

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Dear Friends,

This week’s readings are all about being prophets–in our time–in our place!

Come; be with us and ponder this challenge!

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

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Readings:

• Numbers 11: 25-29
• James 5: 1-6
• Mark 9: 38-43,45,47-48

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• Mass on Saturday this week, September 18, 2021 at 4:30 P. M.
• Wanted all to know that your board has agreed to a $500 gift from the parish to aid the Afghans coming into Fort McCoy, in Wisconsin. This is being done through Catholic Charities in Lacrosse.
• In addition, because we understand that the needs are great, individuals who would like to give a gift individually can do so the next two weekends through the collection in the form of cash or checks made out to All Are One as usual and earmark it for the Afghan collection. Some of you asked and, yes, you may send contributions to me, Pastor Kathy at 24450 Gilmore Valley Road, Winona, MN 55987.
• Brother Bede Baldry, Christian Brother, serving in our area has asked me to let you know about a group he is starting soon to share and discuss the meaning of dreams. The group is limited to 8 and begins on Tuesday evening, September 28 and continues for 5 consecutive Tuesdays after that. Details about what these classes/sharings will entail you can see in his description that follows:

DREAM CIRCLE

WHAT:  Dreams are gifts.  You are invited to look at your dreams and find out the gift they may be for you.  In the Dream Circle we’ll share dreams, look at dreams, wonder about dreams and think about what the dream might be for you.  Dreams have mystified, frightened, inspired, warned, and transformed us across the world.  For as long as we have been able to speak we have told each other our dreams.  Dreams are gifts.  

WHEN:  Tuesday evenings.  Sept. 28, Oct. 12,  26,  Nov. 9,   23  and Dec. 7 

WHERE:  Winona Catholic  Worker

                 832 W Broadway, Winona, MN 55987 

FACILItATOR:  Br. Bede Baldry, FSC 

FEE:  Donation       Mask required for now.  

If you have questions and are interested contact Bede at 773-332-4729

• Kay Peterson from Winona Volunteer Services called this morning to update me on the services that WVS continues to offer to those in need locally. She said the best way to see what they have to offer is to check out their website at winonavs.org. She said that it is best to call if you actually want to stop in at 402 East Second Street as they no longer have a waiting area due to COVID and have made this original space into an office, so call before you would come, 507-452-5591. The Food Shelf and the Clothes Shop is still up and running!

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Dear Friends,

We continue in our walk with our brother Jesus this week–the readings for this weekend tell us that this won’t always be easy, but the challenge remains.

Come; be with us!

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

P.S. Now that we are back to in-person services as vaccinated and masked, I haven’t been making as many phone calls; but please be in contact with me if I can help you in any way, aaorcc2008@gmail.com or 507-429-3616.

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Readings:

• Wisdom 2: 12, 17-20
• James 3: 16–4: 3
• Mark 9: 30-37

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