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Readings and Homilies for March 16-17, 2019 (English and Español)
Posted by Jim Thorp
On the weekend of March 16-17, 2019, we heard the readings for the Second Sunday of Lent, in which Jesus ascends the mountain with Peter, James and John and is transfigured before them, appearing with Moses and Elijah. Fr. Newton's homily focuses on the theme of transformation: the pagan ... Read More »
Prayer from the Heart: Fr. Mark's Catechetical Institute Formation Talks
Posted by Jim Thorp
On Saturday, March 9, the Catechetical Institute's Class of Padre Pio - Elk River gathered for morning Mass and a Formation Session led by our very own Father Mark Innocenti. The topic was "Prayer from the Heart," and Father shared several thought-provoking perspectives from the saints and others on the ... Read More »
Readings and Homilies for March 9-10, 2019 (English and Español)
Posted by Jim Thorp
On the weekend of March 9-10, 2019, we heard the readings for the First Sunday of Lent, in which Jesus goes into the the desert to fast and pray for 40 days and is tempted by Satan. In Fr. Mark's homily, he draws our attention to the fact that ... Read More »
ABLAZE: Ecclesia Domestica Men's Retreat
Posted by Jim Thorp
Don't miss the 2019 Ecclesia Domestica Men's Retreat, ABLAZE! When: March 29-31, 2019; retreat starts Friday at 9:00 AM and ends Sunday at noon Where: TEC Center, Belle Prairie, MN Cost: Early-bird registrations: $195; after March 10: $225.00
Call Kevin at 763-807-1721 for more information, or register online at ecclesiadomestica.net.
Readings and Homilies for March 2-3, 2019 (English and Español) - Safe Haven Sunday
Posted by Jim Thorp
On the weekend of March 2-3, 2019, we celebrated the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, in which Jesus challenges us to address our own sins before looking to the sins of others. Providentially, it was also Safe Haven Sunday, in which the Diocese of St. Cloud asked parishes to talk ... Read More »
Bishop Kettler's Letter on Diocesan Planning and Area Catholic Communities
Posted by Jim Thorp
Bishop Donald Kettler and the Diocese of St. Cloud have released a letter (in English and en español) regarding diocesan planning and Area Catholic Communities, a new collaborative approach for all parishes in the St. Cloud diocese. Both versions of the letter are available for review and printing at ... Read More »
Lenten Series on the Holy Land with Seminarian Tom Skaja (in English and Español)
Posted by Jim Thorp
Friends, in January, I had the wonderful opportunity of visiting the Holy Land with my brother seminarians. It was a great experience, and a trip I will never forget. For me, the most moving part of this experience was being able to follow the Lord’s footsteps in his final ... Read More »
Readings and Homilies for February 23-24, 2019 (English and Español)
Posted by Jim Thorp
On the weekend of February 23-24, 2019, we heard the seemingly impossible commandment of Jesus to love our enemies. Fr. Newton uses the first reading's account of David sparing the life of Saul to remind us that it is not for us to dispense God's divine justice. For Jesus, ... Read More »
Readings and Homilies for February 16-17, 2019 (English and Español)
Posted by Jim Thorp
On the weekend of February 9-10, 2019, we heard St. Luke's account of the Sermon on the Mount, in which Jesus re-frames God's Law in the Beatitudes. At the English-speaking Masses, parishioners listened to Bishop Kettler's message regarding the Bishop's Annual Appeal; if you missed it, the video version is below. Spanish-speaking ... Read More »
Join Us for Quilt Bingo This Sunday!
Posted by Jim Thorp
Saint Andrew Quilts and Crafts are hosting their second annual Quilt Bingo this Sunday, February 24, at the Saint Andrew Catholic Church and School Gymnasium. Enter Door C and follow signs to the Gym. Doors open and limited quantities of bag lunches available at noon; Bingo starts at 1:00 ... Read More »