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Readings (No Homilies) for the Weekend of December 15-16, 2018 (English and Español)
Posted by Jim Thorp
Due to a technical problem, last weekend's homilies did not record properly. Below are links to the readings and reflections for the Third Sunday of Advent from the U.S. Council of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) website. Readings in English (USCCB) Lecturas en Español (USCCB) Reflection in English (USCCB)
Readings and Homilies for December 15-16, 2018 (English and Español)
Posted by Jim Thorp
Last weekend was the Second Sunday of Advent, in which John the Baptist is "the voice of one crying out in the desert: 'Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.'" Both Fr. Mark and hometown/guest priest Fr. Matthew Crane remind us in their homilies that St. John ... Read More »
Readings and Homilies for December 1-2, 2018—plus Fr. Rolfes's Confirmation Homily!
Posted by Jim Thorp
Last weekend we celebrated the First Sunday of Advent and the Church's new year, as well as the Sacrament of Confirmation for more than 80 teens from Saint Andrew and Saint Louis and St. Mary in Foreston and Milaca. The Advent homilies for Fr. Newton, Fr. Mark and Fr. ... Read More »
Two Huge Weekends Ahead at Saint Andrew!
Posted by Jim Thorp
This weekend and next, December 8-9 and December 15-16, will be bustling and busy with pre-Christmas activities at Saint Andrew. In addition to our regular Mass and Confession times, you and your family and friends can enjoy the following events and opportunities. December 8-9 The Knights of Columbus ... Read More »
Readings and Homilies for the Past Two Weekends (English and Español)
Posted by Jim Thorp
Readings and Homilies for November 24-25, 2018
We celebrated the Solemnity of Jesus Christ, the King of the Universe, last weekend---the final Sunday before the Church's new year begins with Advent. In his homily, Fr. Newton discussed what sort of king Jesus is: one who lives the truth and leads ... Read More »
Wednesday Witness: The Feast Before the Feast
Posted by Jim Thorp
Note: This post originally appeared on Jim Thorp's Archangel Stomp blog on November 27, 2014. If you like what you read hear, check out his other posts!
Alarm at 6. Hands inside a semi-frozen turkey at 6:05, breaking free the neck and extras. Stuffed and in the oven by ... Read More »
The Gift of Authority: Fr. Mark's Catechetical Institute Formation Talks
Posted by Jim Thorp
On Saturday, November 10, 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 "The Gift of Authority," and Father shared several thought-provoking perspectives on the importance of obedience to God and ... Read More »
Readings and Homilies for November 10-11, 2018 (English and Español)
Posted by Jim Thorp
On November 10-11, we heard the readings for the Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, in which Jesus recognizes the generosity of the poor widow who gives what little money she has to the Temple. In Fr. Newton's homily, he reminds us that generosity is not the exclusive prerogative of the rich and ... Read More »
Wednesday Witness: The Challenge of Hospitality
Posted by Jim Thorp
At my home parish, our pastor recently implemented the practice of having parishioners stand and greet those around them just before Mass begins, like you do here at Saint Andrew. Predictably, the reaction was split: Some people like it as a small gesture of warmth, welcome and connection, while others ... Read More »
Wednesday Witness: Inviting Others
Posted by Jim Thorp
When Jodi and I started our family, I was not practicing my Catholic faith. I have been away from the sacraments since about fifth grade and had a lot of questions and issues with Catholic teachings—so when I finally decided to take seriously the promise I made to raise ... Read More »