May 2023 Serra Calendar (PDF)

**REVISED 2023 Special Collections Chart (PDF)

2024 Special Collections Chart (PDF)



Please feel free to put the Sunday TV Mass

in your parish bulletins at www.stcdio.org/tvmass.

May 6 ♦ Honoring Marriage Day – This event will be held at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud at 1:00 p.m. for couples celebrating their 5th, 10th, 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th or 60-plus anniversaries in 2023. Invitations were sent to the couples whose names were provided by each parish. 

May 6 ♦ Pregnancy Resource Center Walk for Life – This event will be held at Whitney Park, St. Cloud with check-in at 9:00 a.m. To register, visit https://www.preghelpfriends.com/.

May 9 ♦ Faith Community Nurse Prayer Service and Blessing of the Hands

This event will be held at St. Cloud Hospital Chapel from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Reception to follow.

May 19 ♦ Pathways for Family Faith Formation – Join us at the Founder's Room in the Quadrangle building on the campus of Saint John's University from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This workshop is one of the fruits of a new relationship with Faith and Family Life Catholic Ministries, an organization that supports lifelong formation in the faith in the spirit and example of the catechumenate. “Pathways” refers to distinct activities and approaches within a dynamic timeline of the journey of faith in the Church: baptism, reconciliation, Communion, marriage and more. The overall focus is on meeting people wherever they are in their journey, and inviting them deeper through an experience of faith with others—most especially in their families, homes and faith communities. Event includes lunch. Please register at https://forms.gle/k99A1dyYU9LuRM899. If you have any questions, please contact Catholic Education Ministries at (320) 251-0111.

May 27 ♦ Confirmation for Baptized Catholics – Bishop Patrick Neary will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation for adults (18+) at the Vigil of Pentecost at 5:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of Saint Mary. This is for Catholics who are seeking to complete their Christian initiation. Each parish that is preparing adult candidates for this sacrament is strongly encouraged to send its candidates, along with their sponsors and families, to the cathedral for this Diocesan Confirmation Liturgy. Registration and more information can be found at https://stcdio.org/adult-confirmation/.



NATIONAL EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL

Eucharistic Revival Update

SAVE THE DATE! As part of the Eucharistic Revival, the Diocese of St. Cloud will be hosting a Eucharistic Congress Sept. 7-9, 2023. More details will be coming soon!

Hosting Eucharistic events or talks in your parish? We'd love to hear about them! Need a speaker to come and talk about the Eucharistic Revival? We can help you out! Contact us at [email protected]!



Fr. Tom Knoblach ♦ Vicar for Health Care Ethics

As you may have seen, the Committee on Doctrine of the USCCB recently issued a brief instruction entitled “On the Proper Disposition of Bodily Remains.” It can be found at https://www.usccb.org/resources/On%20Proper%20Disposition%202023-03-20.pdf

The document reminds the faithful that cremated remains are to be interred in a sacred place and not kept indefinitely at home, scattered on land or sea, divided and used in jewelry, tattoos, or other personal items. 

In addition, two more recent methods are reviewed from the perspective of due reverence for the human body: alkaline hydrolysis (dissolving the body chemically in about 100 gallons of liquid that breaks down the tissues quickly) and human composting (using organic means to foster microbes that consume the body’s tissues and reduce it to soil). Because neither of these methods results in identifiable human remains that can then be interred, the Church judges that both of these methods fail as acceptable means of respect due to the human body. Those responsible for cemetery policies may wish to review and update their policies and public information. You may also wish to communicate this to your local funeral directors for their awareness.

The same Committee on Doctrine also issued a Doctrinal Note “On the Moral Limits to Technological Manipulation of the Human Body.” (See https://www.usccb.org/resources/Doctrinal%20Note%202023-03-20.pdf). While addressed primarily to Catholic health care institutions, this is an issue that affects many aspects of our contemporary life: in addition to health care, also education, athletics, families, friendships. Many of the faithful struggle to know how to interpret these developments, especially when gender issues impact their children, grandchildren, siblings, or others close to them. A prayerful and theological reading of the document is recommended for its own teaching and the other Magisterial and scientific references it contains. 

You may also benefit from reading the recent statement of the Nordic Bishops’ Conference on the same topic. (See https://www.nordicbishopsconference.org/fileadmin/NBK/pdffiler/Hirtenbriefe/Menschliche_Sexualitaet_2023/NBK_Pastoral_Letter_Lent_2023_EN.pdf). Though more succinct, it is also an insightful analysis of the burdens people carry and the hope we find in God’s wisdom and mercy.



David Fremo ♦ (320) 251-0111

Celebrate Catholic Schools:  

It has been an exciting year for our Catholic schools! We welcomed more than 100 new preschool students in the fall, opened the doors on a new school (Perham), made new friends across the state with Catholic Schools Center of Excellence (CSCOE), ordained a new bishop, shoveled record-breaking snowfall and will soon say goodbye to our graduates and hello to the long days of summer. God is good!

We celebrate our principals who will be moving on from many years of love and learning in our schools, too. We give thanks to God for Jodi Vanderheiden (Little Falls), Christine Friederichs (Foley) and Lynn Rasmussen (Luxemburg)! We pray for you in your last days of the 2022-2023 school year, and in your next adventures!

June 25 – Emmaus Institute – Nineteen people from across the Diocese of Saint Cloud as well as two people from the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis are preparing to finish their fourth and final year of Emmaus Institute. They will be receiving a certificate in pastoral ministry from the Diocese of Saint Cloud at a Mass at which Bishop Patrick Neary will preside at 1:00 p.m. at Saint John's Abbey Church. All are welcome to join in this celebration! Contact Kristi Bivens for more information at (320) 258-7642 or [email protected]. For more information about Emmaus Institute, visit www.stcdio.org/Emmaus-Institute.  

DYC Applications being accepted – The Diocesan Youth Council (DYC) is made up of youth in grades 9-12 from a variety of parishes from across the diocese. These youth meet 5-6 times annually. The DYC helps plan and assist in the implementation of diocesan sponsored youth ministry events. This is primarily, but not exclusively, related to the Diocesan SH Youth Rally, Middle School Youth Rally/Lock-in and Castaway. Please visit https://stcdio.org/cem/faith-formation/leadershiptraining/ to download DYC applications and invite your high school youth to consider serving on the DYC. Feel free to contact Kent Schmitz with any questions at: (320) 251-0111 x4 or [email protected].  



Joe Towalski ♦ (320) 529-4607

New magazine editor: Please welcome Kristi Anderson as the new editor of The Central Minnesota Catholic. Kristi brings a wealth of writing and editing experience to the position. Read more about her at: https://thecentralminnesotacatholic.org/the-central-minnesota-catholic-names-new-editor. 

Contact Kristi with your story and article ideas at: [email protected] or (320) 258-7650. 

Photo copyright infringement: Please only use photos for your print media (e.g. bulletins, newsletters, etc.) as well as digital media (websites, Facebook, other social media) that you either own or have the rights to use. Some media organizations hire companies and law firms to search the internet for unauthorized use of their photos. This could lead to legal action and the threat of expensive fines. If you would like to know more about this issue or have questions, please contact Joe Towalski at: [email protected] or 320-529-4607.

Deacon Richard Scheierl ♦ (320) 203-0554

June 10 – Ordination– Leo Wehseler will be ordained to the Permanent Diaconate at Cathedral of Saint Mary in St. Cloud, at 10:30 a.m. Leo and Maggie live in Pierz and have five children (three girls and two boys). A little about Leo, he works for DeZurik, joined the Pierz Area Fire Responder Team and has been in diaconate formation for six years. Leo and Maggie belong to the Buckman, Harding, Lastrup, Pierz Area Catholic Community.  

May Birthdays for Deacons  

• May 9 – Deacon Thomas McFadden
• May 12 – Deacon David Lindmeier
• May 29 – Deacon Matthew Ludick  

CONGRATULATIONS to the following deacons celebrating anniversaries:

• Deacon John Salchert – 45 years
• Deacon Fred St. Jean – 40 years
• Deacon Bruce Geyer – 35 years
• Deacon Jeff Fromm – 35 years 
• Deacon Joseph Hilber – 30 years
• Deacon Carl Nord – 25 years     

2023 DIACONATE EVENTS:

• June 10 – Permanent Diaconate Ordination at St. Mary’s Cathedral.
• June 23 – 25 – Summer Men’s Retreat at the Abbey of the Hills.



Bethany Tollefsen ♦ (320) 251-2700 Ext. 51637

Become a Faith Community Nurse!

May 7, 8, 14, and 15

The following is a link to a flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/156OhJLVbr2Wbg6lvHa6MuZIr44-WdZql/view?usp=share_link

Virtual Class

Are you a nurse (or do you know a nurse) who has been feeling a little burnt out and would like to incorporate more of their spirituality to their nursing practice? Encourage them to consider Faith Community Nursing.  

A Faith Community Nurse (FCN) can do so much for a church family, creating an atmosphere of wellness and vibrancy while focusing on the intentional care of the spirit and whole-person health from a faith perspective. Some examples of how FCNs may achieve this is through:

• Home and hospital visits and calls,
• Educational offerings to church members and/or the wider community,
• Connection to community resources,
• Care group facilitation,
• Baby blankets and prayer shawl ministry,
• Mental health care,
• Blood pressure screenings,
• Parenting classes,
• Support of clergy and ministry leaders,
• Evidence-based wellness workshops,
• Volunteer coordination,
• Much much more.

Scholarships are available. Early bird and group discounts are also available!  

June 2 – Mental Health First Aid for Faith Communities Virtual Classes

This event will be held virtually from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Learn how to support your friends, family and neighbors…Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to those who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.

This education offering has been designed to meet the Minnesota Board of Nursing continuing education requirements for contact hours. It is the personal responsibility of each participant to determine whether this activity meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education by the licensing organization. Contact Bethany Tollefsen at [email protected] to register.

June 14 – Central Minnesota Faith Community Leader Symposium – Thriving Health Ministry – This event will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at CentraCare Plaza - Windfeldt Room. Lunch will be provided. It is designed as a networking and educational opportunity specifically for clergy, faith community leaders, faith community nurses, and those involved in health ministries in Central MN.

Sponsored by CentraCare Spiritual Care and the Faith Community Nurse Partnership of Central MN. Please register: https://forms.gle/F2ZWc5Y7dkqrEzPa6 or contact Barbi at (320) 251-2700 Ext. 54621.

August 11-12 – Celebrate MN – A community-wide effort to connect, serve and impact the lives of the people in our community for the glory of God.  

For more information visit https://celebratemn.org/. Contact Bethany ([email protected]) to see how your church can become a partner - or sign-up on the website!

October 22 – Mass for Healthcare Professionals – This event will be held at Saint Mary's Cathedral, Saint Cloud. We will celebrate during the 9:30 a.m. Mass at which Bishop Patrick Neary will preside.



Patrick Flynn ♦ (320) 251-4721

May 5 – 7 – Worldwide Marriage Encounter – This event will be held at Christ the King Retreat Center, Buffalo, MN. The Marriage Encounter experience helps you listen, share, and connect more deeply. There’s no group discussion. It’s just about the two of you learning to be the best, most loving and thriving couple you can be. Apply at https://wwme.org/.

May 20 – Engaged Couples Retreat – FULL/Registration is closed– This event will be held at Sacred Heart, Sauk Rapids. Visit https://stcdio.org/engaged-couple-marriage-preparation/ for more details or call the office with questions at (320) 258-7615. 

May & June 2023 – Natural Family Planning Instruction

A first instruction in the Billings Ovulation Method will be offered in:

• Alexandria: Monday, May 15 & June 19 at 6:30 p.m.

• Little Falls: Tuesday, May 2 & June 6 at 7:30 p.m.

• Long Prairie: Monday, May 22 & June 26 at 7:00 p.m.

• Rice: Monday, May 1 & June 5 at 6:30 p.m.

• Sauk Centre: Thursday, May 18 & June 15 at 6:30 p.m.

• St. Cloud:  Thursday, May 25 & June 22 at 6:30 p.m.

• St. Michael: Tuesday, May 2 & June 6 at 6:00 p.m.

• Wadena: Friday, May 26 & June 23 at 5:30 p.m.

For additional sites, information or to register, visit www.stcdio.org/omf/nfp or contact Sheila Reineke [email protected] at (320) 252-4721 ext. 308.

June 2-4 – Retrouvaille weekend – This event will be held at the Best Western Hotel, Eagan, MN. Thinking about separation or divorce? Hurting? Angry? Feel helpless? Retrouvaille is a lifeline for troubled marriages. Couples learn the tools to rediscover each other and heal their marriage. 100% confidential. Contact [email protected] with questions. Find out more information and register at http://www.helpourmarriage.org.

July 23-29 – Celebrate Natural Family Planning (NFP) Awareness Week – Plan now to celebrate NFP Week. This year’s theme from the USCCB is, “Marriage: One Flesh, Given and Received”. Resources can be found at usccb.org/topics/natural-family-planning/national-nfp-awareness-week. Parishes can find specific resources by clicking these links:

• NFP Week Posters https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/marriage-and-family/natural-family-planning/awareness-week/posters
• Liturgy & Prayers https://www.usccb.org/topics/natural-family-planning/prayer-and-liturgy
• Articles https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/marriage-and-family/natural-family-planning/awareness-week/articles
• Church Teachings https://www.usccb.org/topics/natural-family-planning/church-teaching
• Media Kit (social media graphics and web banners) https://www.usccb.org/topics/natural-family-planning/media-kit

Please provide your parishioners this opportunity to learn about NFP and God's plan for married love. If you would like an NFP Week display table, an NFP witness couple, or need additional information, contact Sheila Reineke at (320) 258-7609 or [email protected].

July 27 – Humanae Vitae Mass & Award Reception – This event will be held at Saint Mary's Cathedral, St. Cloud. We will celebrate the 55th Anniversary of Humanae Vitae with Mass at 7:00 p.m. with Bishop Patrick Neary presiding. A reception will follow with the presentation of the 2023 Humanae Vitae Award. All are welcome.

August 4-6 – Retrouvaille weekend – This event will be held at the Best Western Hotel, Eagan, MN. Thinking about separation or divorce? Hurting? Angry? Feel helpless? Retrouvaille is a lifeline for troubled marriages. Couples learn the tools to rediscover each other and heal their marriage. 100% confidential. Contact [email protected] with questions. Find out more information and register at http://www.helpourmarriage.org.

August 23 – Respect Life Luncheon – This event will be held at the Pastoral Center, St. Cloud. Respect Life grants are distributed once a year to crisis pregnancy centers and entities that uphold the dignity of life. By invitation, members from those entities attend a luncheon so they can be honored and supported for the work they do.  

September 23 – Engaged Couples Retreat – This event will be held at Sacred Heart in Sauk Rapids, MN from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. Visit https://stcdio.org/engaged-couple-marriage-preparation/ for more details or call the office with questions at (320) 258-7615. 

September 10 – World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly – The Administrative Committee of Bishops approved the transfer of the celebration of World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly in the U.S. from the fourth Sunday in July, to the first weekend after Labor Day in September to coincide with National Grandparents (and the Elderly) Day in the United States as many local communities, schools and parishes have been accustomed to celebrating for some time. 

September 30 – Sponsor Couple Training – This event will be held at the Pastoral Center in St. Cloud from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register couples at this link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SCTraining2023, contact Jan Zylla at [email protected] or (320) 258-7615 with couple’s names, address, phone numbers, email addresses and parish. Please register couples at least two weeks before the training session. The parish will be billed $125 per couple for the cost of training and all supplies.

October 6-8 – Beginning Experience of Central MN (B.E.) – This event will be held at Luther Crest Bible Camp, Alexandria MN. A weekend program for separated, divorced, or widowed adults designed to facilitate the grief resolution process andthereby frees people to live and love themselves, others and God. Individuals attending the weekend should be beyond the initial feelings of anger and despair. For further information or to receive an application, please call (320) 319-8863. Visit http://www.beginningexperiencemn.com.

October 6-8 – Retrouvaille weekend – This event will be held at the Best Western Hotel, Eagan, MN. Thinking about separation or divorce? Hurting? Angry? Feel helpless? Retrouvaille is a lifeline for troubled marriages. Couples learn the tools to rediscover each other and heal their marriage. 100% confidential. Contact [email protected] with questions. Find out more information and register at http://www.helpourmarriage.org.

October 7 – 2nd Marriage Course – This event will be held in St. Cloud at the Pastoral Center from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Second Marriage Preparation Course is for couples preparing to marry after the death of a spouse or an annulment. Marriage preparation must be completed at least three months before the date of the wedding celebration. It is recommended you complete the course well in advance (six months or more). Many couples take the course one year before their wedding. For more information, visit https://stcdio.org/engaged-couple-marriage-preparation/.

October 13-14 – Messy Family Project – This event will be held at the Church of St. Mary, Alexandria, MN. Empowering moms and dads to embrace their calling. More info to come. Visit their website for future postings at https://www.stmaryalexandria.org/event/messy-family-retreat-weekend-save-the-date/.

October 28 – Engaged Couples Retreat – This event will be held at Sacred Heart in Sauk Rapids, MN from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. Visit https://stcdio.org/engaged-couple-marriage-preparation/ for more details or call the office with questions at (320) 258-7615. 

October 28-29 – Worldwide Marriage Encounter – This event will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Alexandria, MN. The Marriage Encounter experience helps you listen, share, and connect more deeply. There’s no group discussion. It’s just about the two of you learning to be the best, most loving and thriving couple you can be. Apply at https://wwme.org/.



Bailey Ziegler ♦ (320) 258-7655

June 1 – Resourcing for Ministry Effectiveness: Supporting ACCs, Parishes and Schools – This event is open to pastors, business administrators and principals. Come for helpful discussions on best practices with other ACC and diocesan staff, receive helpful guidance and resources in areas of staffing and personnel management in a multi-parish situation, and hear from peers who have had successes and have learned from their own process of hiring staff for their ACC. Register at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ResourcingForMinistryEffectiveness

If you have any questions, please contact Bailey Ziegler at (320) 258-7655 or email [email protected].

Elizabeth Neville Brown ♦ (320) 251-1100

Thank you to all who joined us for the Spring Mission Rally! It was wonderful to gather again with all you missionaries from our diocese, Homa Bay, the Congo and beyond!

May 13 – World Fair Trade Day – Please consider taking the time to learn about how your purchases impact the world as well as our brothers and sisters who are providing for us.  



Brenda Kresky ♦ (320) 251-2340

Parish profiles were sent to all pastors last month. These are used for planning purposes and are given to the bishop as a “snapshot” of the parish when he visits for confirmations. If there are any discrepancies, please contact the Brenda at [email protected] or call (320) 251-2340.

Kateri Mancini ♦ (320) 229-6020

August 20 – Rural Life Celebration – We are proud to announce our hosts for the 2023 Rural Life Celebration will be St. Nicholas Parish in Belle River, in collaboration with the Central Lakes Area Catholic Community. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us and the people of Belle River beginning with an outdoor Mass with Bishop Patrick Neary at 10:00 a.m. on the grounds of St. Nicholas parish. Mass will include a collection for the Rural Life Fund of the diocese, as well as honoring the Catholic Century Farm Award and Rural Business Award recipients. Meal and family-friendly activities to follow Mass.   

Catholic Century Farm Awards – If you or a Catholic family you know has been farming the same land for 100 years or more, they may qualify for the Catholic Century Farm Awards. Criteria and the application form are available online at: https://www.ccstcloud.org/services/social-concerns or reach out to JoAnne Braegelman at [email protected] with questions or for an application. Application deadline is July 1.   

Catholic Rural Business Award – Social Concerns is seeking nominations for the Catholic Charities’ Rural Business Award. This award is given to a Catholic business owner in the diocese who lives out their Catholic faith in how they run their business and are involved in their parish and community. More information and nomination form are available at: https://www.ccstcloud.org/services/social-concerns or reach out to JoAnne Braegelman at [email protected] to learn more. Nominations are due by June 1. 

Welcome Luke – Social Concerns is proud to welcome our newest team member, Luke Preussler. Luke will serve as a second rural life coordinator for the diocese. Luke is a parishioner at St. Henry’s in Perham, and has rich experience in Catholic health care, community organizing and family farming. Please help us welcome Luke to this role, or reach out to him with questions or concerns from your rural community at [email protected].

Congratulations Christ the King School – Social Concerns, in collaboration with the USCCB, hosted our second annual diocesan “Art on the Margins” art contest. This year’s theme was “Care for Creation,” and Catholic school and parish students were invited to submit artwork in any medium on the theme. Special congratulations to the winner, Ethan Tolifson, a 5th grader at Christ the King School in Browerville, for his submission of an original drawing entitled, “God’s Hand.” Ethan and his classmates will be honored by Social Concerns staff at an upcoming school visit. Thank you to all who participated, and congratulations to Christ the King for their stellar young artists!



Anna Kampa ♦ (320) 258-7654



Stewardship – The diocesan Stewardship Advisory Council exists to provide a foundation for developing stewardship as a living expression of Christian discipleship within our diocese, our Area Catholic Communities and our parishes. The resource page is located at: https://stcdio.org/stewardship/.

If you have any questions or have suggestions about how the council can support your parish/ACC stewardship efforts, please contact Anna Kampa at [email protected] or (320) 258-7654.

Bishop’s Annual Appeal – As of April 17, the Bishop’s Annual Appeal for 2023 has raised total cash and pledges of $908,107 toward our goal of $1,400,000 (64.86%). This was made possible through the generous donations of 4,915 people throughout the 16 counties of our diocese.

Please remember to forward appeal gifts received in your offertory to the Office of Stewardship and Development as soon as you are able. They contain pledges and checks that need to be processed in a timely manner. Thank you.



Fr. Doug Liebsch ♦ (320) 251-5001

June 10 – Transitional Diaconate Ordinations – Daniel Ruprecht and Kevin Soenneker will be ordained at 10:30 a.m. at Cathedral of Saint Mary, St. Cloud.

2023 Vocation Events:

• June 20–22 – Vocation Camp in Avon for young men in grades 7 – 12. Register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2023VocationCamp
• August 19 – Paschal Challenge in Sauk Centre for young men in grades 9 – 12. Register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2023PaschalChallenge

June 27 - 29 – Nun Run –  Fr. Doug invites young women (rising juniors to mid-20s) who are interested in religious life to join the “2023 Nun Run." Register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2023NunRun. If you have any questions, please contact the Vocation Office at (320) 251-5001.

2023 Totus Tuus Schedule – Totus Tuus schedule for this summer can be found at 

https://stcdio.org/vocations/totus-tuus/parish/.

Sr. Jeanne Wiest, O.P. ♦ (320) 255-9068

2023 TV Mass Ministers Needed – There are multiple openings in the coming months for our TV Mass ministry. Please review the openings and sign up if you are able to serve in one of our upcoming tapings at https://signup.com/go/WPgKCFO. Please contact the Office of Worship with questions at (320) 255-9068.



Catholic Charities ♦ (320) 650-1641

May 13 – Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive – For the 31st year, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) is excited to hold the traditional Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 13. 

In St. Cloud, the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive supports both Catholic Charities Emergency Services Food Shelf and Salvation Army Food Shelf. Bernick’s and Short Stop are the business sponsors for the area food drive.

For more than a decade, this nationwide drive has annually collected more than 70 million pounds of food. Over the course of its history, the food drive has collected 1.4 billion pounds of food to help feed our neighbors.

Hunger exists in every community in our country. Today, 1 in 5 families in the United States experiences food insecurity and relies on food donations. Here in our state, a record-breaking 5.5 million visits were made to Minnesota food shelves in 2022. 

Participating is easy. Simply leave a bag of nonperishable food next to your mailbox on May 13, and your letter carrier will handle the rest. All donated food in the St. Cloud area stays within the community and helps Catholic Charities and Salvation Army food shelves. 

Learn more at nalc.org/food-drive.

Reverend Vincent Lieser will celebrate his 82nd birthday on May 10.

308 Third Street S., Apt. 204

Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

Telephone: (218) 290-8768

Email: [email protected]

Reverend David Petron will celebrate his 72nd birthday on May 25.

316 3rd Avenue W

P.O. Box F

Osakis, MN 56360-0606

Telephone: (320) 859-2390

Email: [email protected]



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