Mass at 4:30 P.M. on Friday evening, Christmas Eve. All COVID restrictions are still in place–vaccinations and boosters if people are eligible and masks are required for everyone’s safety. With numbers increasing again and the spread of the Omicron variant, we will NOT have Mass on Sunday, the Feast of the Holy Family, out of an over-abundance of caution as we figure out what this new threat may mean. We will assess as we go and I thank you all for your patience.

Please remember friends that if you need me to stop by of if you would simply like to chat, don’t ever hesitate to be in contact with me. Contact information as follows: 507-429-3616, or aaorcc2008@gmail.com.

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Dear Friends,

We look forward to Friday evening, Christmas Eve for those who can physically be with us. After Christmas we will be assessing our ability to continue to meet in person–see additional thoughts above.

Christmas, amid the ups and downs of life always calls us to new life, to hope–to all that life can be for all of us.

Come; be with us–in person, or in spirit, and know that we will be remembering all of the All Are One community at this Mass–those who come physically and those who share digitally in our ministry.

Peace and love and all Christmas blessings,

Pastor Kathy

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Readings:

• Isaiah 9: 1-6
• Titus 2: 11-14
• Luke 2: 1-14

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• Mass on Saturday at 4:30 P.M. COVID restrictions still in place–vaccinations and masks are required for attendance. Other precautions as well are in place.
• If I can be of assistance to any of you, please don’t hesitate to call, 507-429-3616 or email, aaorcc2008@gmail.com.

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Dear Friends,

There is a sense of “urgency” in the Scriptures this week. We hear that Mary, “set out in haste,” to visit Elizabeth. A good question might be for us to ask, “What was the haste about?” What causes us to be, “in a hurry” in our own lives?

Come; ponder these questions with us this Saturday.

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

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Readings:

• Micah 5: 1-4
• Hebrews 10: 5-10
• Luke 1: 39-45

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• Mass on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 10 A.M.
• COVID precautions still in place–let us all pray for a change of heart in the unvaccinated!
• Just a gentle reminder for any who may be planning to make a personal donation toward the home that Winona Sheltering Network is purchasing to house those seeking asylum and a better life in our country, our closing date is December 28. If you go to Winona Sheltering Network on-line you will find the information needed for doing this. My gratitude for your consideration of this needy cause.

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Dear Friends,

The Scriptures this week tell us to “rejoice” and “be glad,” for our time “of waiting” is almost over!

Let us find some quiet time in these days of preparation to know and understand better the mission of Jesus, and ultimately, our mission, as his followers, in our world.

Come; pray with us this Sunday!

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

P.S. If I can help you in any way, please call, 507-429-3616, or email, aaorcc2008@gmail.com.

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Readings:

• Zephaniah 3: 14-18
• Philippians 4: 4-7
• Luke 3: 10-18

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• Mass on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at 10 A.M.
• COVID precautions are still in place. Vaccinations and masks are required.

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Dear Friends,

Our Advent journey continues–as we strive to more fully find Jesus in our hearts — in our midst — all around. Ponder these questions and come; pray with us this week.

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

P.S. If I can help in any way, please contact me by phone, 507-429-3616 or by email, aaorcc2008@kredig

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Readings:

• Baruch 5: 1-9
• Philippians 1: 4-6, 8-11
• Luke 3: 1-6

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• Mass on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at 10 A.M.
• COVID 19 precautions are in place–all attending must be vaccinated and wearing a mask.
• A blessed Thanksgiving to each of you! Be safe if you are traveling! I am very grateful for each of you!

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Dear Friends,

With this Sunday’s liturgy, we begin a new season and year in our Church–Advent–a time of expectant waiting for Emmanuel-God-with-us!

Come; be with us this week to ponder, and to prepare for this great mystery!

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

P.S. Please never hesitate to be in touch if I can be of help! aaorcc2008@gmail.com or 507-429-3616.

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Readings:

• Jeremiah 33: 14-16
• 1 Thessalonians 3: 12–4: 2
• Luke 21: 25-28, 34-36

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