State of Our Church Annual Report 2021-22
Annual Report July 2021-June 2022 This report will also be available for pick up in the Gather Space starting December 3rd.
Padre Paul’s Ponderings: Mary: A Bridge Between Heaven and Earth
Mary: A Bridge Between Heaven and Earth On a spring day in 1948, an 11 year old altar boy named John Lesjack stood with a water cruet in his hand, while his dad joined him at before Mass as a cantor. His high, sweet, clean tenor voice was captivating. He led the voices of the …
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Padre Paul’s Ponderings: Celebrating the Season of Advent
Celebrating the Season of Advent This weekend we began our journey through Advent. Admittedly sometimes Advent can be hard to get a feel for. As the days get darker I put up all my Christmas decorations and lights (why just keep them in the basement?) to brighten up the house; most people are in “Christmas” …
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Knights of Columbus Offering starting, December 10-11
The Knights of Columbus will be offering every parish family a choice of one of two books from Matthew Kelly and the Dynamic Catholic Institute (i.e., one book per family please!). Select Holy Moments: A Handbook for the Rest of Your Life or The Wisdom of the Saints: 365 Days of Inspiration available December 10-11 on tables set up in the Gathering Space. We …
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Padre Paul’s Ponderings: Giving Thanks for the People at Our Table
Giving Thanks for the People at Our Table One of my favorite holidays of the year is Thanksgiving. We have a morning Mass, and then typically later in the day I’ll get together with loved ones for a meal. The dinner is always great; white and dark meat, some rolls, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn …
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Padre Paul’s Ponderings: Veterans: The Quiet Heroes
Veterans: The Quiet Heroes One of my favorite actors is Jimmy Stewart. He won a Best Actor Oscar for the Philadelphia Story, and over the next few weeks millions will get reacquainted with George Bailey. But for all his achievements on film, perhaps his best is what he did out of love for his country. …
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Padre Paul’s Ponderings: Applying our Faith to the Voting Booth
Applying our Faith to the Voting Booth Ever time we gather at Mass, we reflect on the Word of God; we pray; and we receive Jesus’ Body to give us strength. But the words at the end of Mass are very important, when the deacon or priest tells us to go and announce the Gospel …
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Padre Paul’s Ponderings: Applying Faith in the Ballot Booth: A Message from Minnesota’s Bishops
Applying Faith in the Ballot Booth: A Message from Minnesota’s Bishops In just over a week, Minnesotans will be heading to the ballot box making choices for statewide offices. To help us think about how we should think as we head to vote, the Catholic bishops of Minnesota, in conjunction with the Minnesota Catholic Conference …
Padre Paul’s Ponderings: Why I’m Glad to Be Bagging Candy
Why I’m Glad to Be Bagging Candy Like many kids, I always looked forward to Halloween. Putting on the costumes, going to various houses, and then seeing what you brought in dumping it all out on the living room floor. Good times. This year will be the first since 2019 where I’ll be finally getting …
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