"Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in ma and I in him."
~Jn 6:56
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Pope Francis’ Message on the Death of George Floyd and the Social Unrest
At his Wednesday audience in Rome on June 3, 2020, Pope Francis offered this message:
“I greet the English-speaking faithful joining us through the media. Dear brothers and sisters in the United States, I have witnessed with great concern the disturbing social unrest in your nation in these past days, following the tragic death of Mr. George Floyd. My friends, we cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism and exclusion in any form and yet claim to defend the sacredness of every human life. At the same time, we have to recognize that the violence of recent nights is self-destructive and self-defeating. Nothing is gained by violence and so much is lost. Today I join the Church in Saint Paul and Minneapolis, and in the entire United States, in praying for the repose of the soul of George Floyd and of all those others who have lost their lives as a result of the sin of racism. Let us pray for the consolation of their grieving families and friends and let us implore the national reconciliation and peace for which we yearn. May Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mother of America, intercede for all those who work for peace and justice in your land and throughout the world. May God bless all of you and your families.”
Financial Assistance in Response to Social Unrest
Many people have been financially affected by the recent social unrest. Parishes, schools and other Catholic organizations are being flooded with requests for assistance, especially for food, shelter, medicine and basic hygiene products. Archbishop Hebda is encouraging all Catholics to join in the effort to help our brothers and sisters who, through no fault of their own, have had their lives upended. The relief effort will be coordinated through the Catholic Community Foundation and a special fund called “Neighbors in Need”. Grantmaking from this fund will go to parishes and nonprofits providing direct support to those in need. You can make an electronic gift to this effort by visiting
https://www.ccf-mn.org/relief
. If you send a check to the parish for this effort, please make sure you note “Neighbors in Need” in the memo line so that we can honor your intention.
Protocols on Public Masses
As you know, we have returned to public Masses. Because the number of people who can attend a Mass is still limited, you must sign up for Mass on the parish website and agree to the protocols to be used at Mass. A letter detailing the protocols has been mailed to every registered household and is posted on the parish website.
New Skylights at Church
People driving by the church on Monday may have seen a huge crane in the parking lot. The crane was needed to replace the five skylights located above the altar. The project was completed that day.
Peace, Fr. Talbot
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Daily Mass Sign Up June 16-25
Public Masses will be available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 8:00 AM only for the time being. Sunday Masses at 9:00 AM will be filled with candidates (and their families) receiving the Sacraments of Confirmation and then First Eucharist. Friday will be reserved for funeral Masses. An 11:00 AM Mass on Sundays will be available in the near future. Sign-up to attend Mass
HERE.
You may also call the parish office at 651-429-7771 option 1.
You can only sign-up for one Mass during this time period
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Please view the guidelines for attending a public Mass
HERE
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Adoration Hours
Adoration hours will change slightly. Beginning immediately, adoration will be available at the Parish Life Center Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM and at church on Saturday from 9:00 AM – 4 :00 PM and Sunday from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Blessed Sacrament Chapel Update
Regrettably, our Blessed Sacrament Chapel at church, accessible by entering a code on the exterior door, is closed until further notice. There is no way to monitor social distancing in this chapel.
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Virtual Fair Trade Sales to Resume
The Social Justice Committee of St. Mary of the Lake is excited to announce virtual and contactless Fair Trade Sales will resume the week of June 22, 2020. Keep an eye out next week in the bulletin, email newsletter, and St. Mary’s Facebook page for details on how to make your order.
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Register for JustBooks First Meeting
On June 17 we will gather for the first of our three conversations in our JustBooks series.
Lost Children Archive
by Valeria Luiselli follows a family in its search for justice through story, images, and memory. For those of you who have begun reading the book,
click here
to find questions to reflect upon as conversation starters. Since we are coming together via ZOOM, the number of participants and the geographical location is wide open! You do not need to have read the book to join in on the conversation.
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Faith Formation Survey
Hello St. Mary of the Lake families!
It is clear to us that holding our summer programs, Summer BLAST and VBS, in the traditional format will not be possible this year. If we offer any type of program, they will need to be altered. We would like to hear from you. Below are two short surveys. If you have youth finishing grades 6-8 please take the Middle School survey. If you have children finishing grades 1-5, please take the VBS survey.
We will keep these surveys live for one week only.
Please help us help you offer a good faith-filled experience for your children during this difficult time.
Questions or comments can be directed to any of our Faith Formation staff:
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View the Monthly Prayer Request for Priests for June and July
HERE
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Subscribe to St. Mary of the Lake on YouTube
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Parish Office Information
Currently, we will allow access to the front entryway of the Parish Life Center for drop-off and pick-up but the doors to the right and left will be locked. Please call the main number 651-429-7771 option 1 if you need assistance. The front entryway will remain open from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, but the summer office hours have changed. The front desk will be open from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM Monday – Thursday and 8:30 AM to 12 noon on Friday. If you would like our answering service to pick up your call when the front desk is closed, please call 651-429-7771.
Summer Front Desk Office Hours Began June 8
- Monday-Thursday: 8:30 AM-1:00 PM
- Friday: 8:30 AM-NOON
If circumstances change, we will revisit our schedule and adjust hours. If you would like your phone call to St. Mary’s to go to our answering service, please call our main number 651-429-7771 .
Note to Our Parishioners
Assistance may be available for parishioners who need some help during these uncertain times. Email
cjgreen@stmarys-wbl.org
or call the parish office at 651-429-7771 option 1 and ask for Casey Green. Thank you to parishioners who have made a donation to our Emergency Assistance Fund.
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How To Subscribe to Our Parish Bulletin on Parishes Online
- Go to www.parishesonline.com.
- Enter your church name and your city, state or zip. Click the search icon.
- Find your church on the search results page and click on the name of the church.
- Under recent publication, click subscribe.
- Enter your email, first name and last name in the pop-up box. Click subscribe.
You will now receive alerts in your inbox when new publications become available for your church on parishes online.
View this process step-by-step with visuals
HERE
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Consider Remote Giving to Support Our Parish
There are currently three ways to give electronically:
- Monthly amount transferred from your bank account (click on the DONATE button on our website home page to find a form). It would be better to mail the form to us, since you need to include a voided check.
- Weekly, monthly, or one-time checks sent by your bank or other financial service organization (contact your bank to set up a plan that works for you). It is helpful to have your envelope number on the check your bank sends to us.
- Weekly, monthly, or one-time gifts charged to your credit card (click on the DONATE button on our website home page to set up your gift).
There is a way to give remotely that is not “high tech”: Simply mail us your check. Our address:
4690 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake, 55110.
Thank you so much for your support in this difficult time.
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Frassati Catholic Academy News
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Congratulations to our 8
th
Grade Graduating Class of 2020!!
Take pride in how far you have come and have faith in how far you can go. We wish you the very best as you move on to high school!
#FCAFALCONS2020 #ALLINTHISTOGETHER
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White Bear Area Food Shelf
will have “To-Go” Bags, Monday-Friday
No Appointment Necessary, any and every household is eligible to receive them.
Food helpline 1-888-711-1151.
Hours:
Monday: 10 AM-12:30 PM
Tuesday: 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 10 AM – 12:30 PM
Thursday: 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 10 AM -12:30 PM
Mahtomedi Area Food Shelf:
651-395-5350
Vadnais Heights Community Food Program:
651-746-4158
Questions about “ Meals On Wheels”
651-653-3123
National Alliance on Mental Health:
651-645-2948
Northeast Youth & Family Services:
651-429-8544
Medicare/Health Insurance – Senior Link – Age Line:
1-800-333-2433
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YMCA Food Distribution
The YMCA is partnering with Loaves & Fishes and United Health Group to serve free healthy meals to families in need. These organizations believe that supplying healthy fresh food is critical to supporting families in our communities to alleviate food insecurity and hunger. Together they combine the YMCA region-wide distribution network, Loaves & Fishes internationally recognized program, and United Health Group efforts to cover the more than $2 million in food costs and wages for the cafeteria employees preparing meals for people in the Greater Twin Cities.
Families may pick up food from Noon – 1:00 PM
Monday through Friday at select YMCA
and choose a meal package for a family of four including a protein, vegetables and other fresh food. Also, lunch bags with a sandwich, snacks and fruit are available. The White Bear Lake location is a designated pickup spot. Go to
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