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April 2023
MONTHLY DIOCESAN NEWSLETTER
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Please feel free to put the Sunday TV Mass
in your parish bulletins at www.stcdio.org/tvmass.
April 2 ♦ 40 Days For Life-St Cloud, Campaign Ends – The prayer vigil takes place on the public sidewalk in front of the Planned Parenthood facility at 451 East St Germain, St. Cloud, Mon.-Fri. 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Ending Rally will be on Sat, April 1, 10:00 a.m.-Noon. The rally will start on the Planned Parenthood sidewalk and proceed to St. Augustine’s Church.
April 2 ♦ Palm Sunday
April 6 ♦ Holy Thursday – Triduum Begins
April 7 ♦ Good Friday
April 9 ♦ Easter Sunday
April 16 ♦ Divine Mercy Sunday
April 25 ♦ Mission Rally – The rally is back again after 5 years! Participants will be gathering at Sacred Heart Parish in Staples from 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Registration is $10/person and is available at stcloudmissionoffice.com or by calling (320) 251-1100 if you did not receive the mailing.
April 30 ♦ The Shepherd is Calling – This event is for families and will be held from 1:00 p.m.– 6:00 p.m. at the Mike and Alice Westrich farm in Burtrum. We will be hands-on with sheep and tangibly experience what it means to be a shepherd in hopes of grasping more closely how God loves each of us! I ask priests specially to promote this in your parishes among your families with kids. Also, I invite priests to join for all or part of the day. Mass will be at 4:00 p.m. (Mike and Alice Westrich farm. 1652 Abbey Road Burtrum, MN 56318). Register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2023ShepherdisCalling.
Please announce and put in your bulletins:
Jesus talks a lot about being a Good Shepherd. This is a chance for you and your children to learn what it means to be a shepherd so that we can understand what it means for Jesus the Good Shepherd to love and give his life for each of us. We will be hands-on with young lambs and have a variety of other activities for kids that help us realize how much Jesus loves us. Please Come: The Shepherd is Calling- Sunday, April 30, 1 – 6 p.m. at the Mike and Alice Westrich farm,1652 Abbey Road, Burtrum, MN 56318. Please register by April 21 at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2023ShepherdisCalling.
April 30 ♦ World Day of Prayer for Vocations – As a priest, please consider simple ways you can highlight your vocation story and pray specifically for more vocations. Thank you!
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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]!
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Diocesan offices • Diocesan offices will be closed on Good Friday, April 7, and Easter Monday, April 10. | |
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Change of address
Rev. Bob Kieffer
509 - 12th Avenue E.
Alexandria, MN 56308-2613
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David Fremo ♦ (320) 251-0111
Catholic School Updates – Our Catholic school communities are entering a truly exciting time of the year–celebrating the joys and accomplishments of students and looking ahead to the coming fall. As we transition from the long winter and our Lenten journey, we look forward to new life in Spring! Join our Catholic schools in many opportunities: gatherings and events, fundraisers, open houses, liturgies and fellowship activities. Want to learn more? Reach out to our school principals for more information: https://stcdio.org/cem/catholic-schools/.
April 13 – “Well” Gathering for Faith Formation and Youth Ministry Leaders – The last Well Gathering is scheduled from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at Mary of the Visitation Catholic Church located at 12100 Sherburne Ave. in Becker.
As this will be the last official Well Gathering of the year we are going to try something different. Christine Pinto will be leading the day and the theme will be “My Cup Runs Over.” The day will include prayer, activity, networking, and appreciation of YOU, the people who accompany our children, youth, and families on the journey of faith. Come just as you are and leave refreshed (and with parting gifts!).
Please register ahead of time so we can plan for food and materials at: https://forms.gle/3CocuUhfocVjDMFk7.
May 19 – Pathways for Family Faith Formation – Pathways for Family Faith Formation will be held at Saint John’s University in the Founders Room from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This workshop, led by Fr. Tim Donovan and Pam Hurwitz of Faith and Family Life Catholic Ministries, is the product of findings from the Catholic Education Ministries Caregiver Survey and the Diocesan Synod process. Join the staff of Catholic Education Ministries for this workshop focusing on the process and commitment of Family Faith formation. For more information and to register please visit: https://stcdio.org/event/pathways-for-family-faith-formation/.
August 8-12 – A Call to Service (ACTS) – ACTS is a 5-day service-learning retreat for youth who have finished grades 6, 7 or 8. The retreat includes: daily prayer, daily service experiences, large group activities, small group learning, Mass, reconciliation, and much more. Our home site will be at the Central Minnesota TEC Center near Little Falls. More details and registration info can be found at https://stcdio.org/event/a-call-to-service-acts-2/. Feel free to reach out to Kent Schmitz at [email protected] with any questions.
November 15-19 – National Catholic Youth Conference 2023 (NCYC) – The Diocese of Saint Cloud will be bringing a group to Indianapolis for NCYC. NCYC is a time for youth in grades 9-12 from around the nation to gather and celebrate being Catholic. For more details, information and registration, please visit https://stcdio.org/event/ncyc-2023-fully-alive/. Please complete the parish enrollment found at https://forms.gle/3CA6QSRC3Ys8sj5r5. The deadline for deposits and registrations for this event is April 18. Feel free to reach out to Kent Schmitz at [email protected] with any questions.
Emmaus Institute – Are you looking to learn more about your faith? Perhaps new skills for ministry? Then it is time for you to consider joining us at Emmaus Institute. Registration for the 2023-2024 academic year is open. Anyone interested is welcome to come observe a class or two, in person or on Zoom! Please contact Kristi Bivens at (320) 251-0111 or [email protected]. More information as well as registration materials can be found at https://stcdio.org/emmaus-institute/.
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Joe Towalski ♦ (320) 529-4607
Reconnecting with communications staff and volunteers – Some time ago, the office sought to compile a list of staff and volunteers responsible for coordinating communications in their parishes as well as Area Catholic Communities. This included websites, social media and bulletins/newsletters. The goal was to more easily share pertinent information directly with these individuals, foster networking, and share best practices and learning opportunities geared specifically to communications personnel.
We did not receive many names for the list at the time. We’d like to resurrect this effort to assist those working in communications ministries. If you haven't already, please send names and contact information to Barb Simon-Johnson at [email protected].
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Deacon Richard Scheierl ♦ (320) 203-0554
June 10 – Ordination – Leo Wehseler will be ordained to the Permanent Diaconate at Cathedral of Saint Mary, 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.
April Birthdays for Deacons
- April 4 – Deacon Leo Kosiba,
- April 11 – Deacon Rick Sherping and Deacon Robert Shaffer
- April 14 – Deacon Todd Warren
- April 16 – Deacon Fredrick St. Jean
- April 19 – Deacon Jesus Hernandez Chavez
- April 21 – Deacon Jorge Carrillo Ambriz
- April 29 – Deacon James Schulzetenberg
Free Books – The Diaconate Office has accumulated several books of various kinds. Before we box these and give them away to the outside world, we wanted to make these available to deacons, deacon candidates, and all individuals in the Diocese of St. Cloud who may have an interest. If you’d like to see the books available, please make an appointment with Julie at [email protected] before May 1. Thank you!
Prayer Request
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Please keep Linda Kramer, spouse of Deacon Gene Kramer, and their family in your prayers. Linda passed away on March 23. They are from the Isanti Area Catholic Community.
Permanent Deacon Handbook – This handbook includes liturgical guidelines for deacons in the Diocese of St. Cloud. These are available through the Diaconate Office. Please contact Julie at [email protected] if you would like a copy.
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:
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April 1 – Deacon Community Gathering with Bishop Neary at St. Francis Xavier in Sartell for deacons, wives, and those in formation. Business meeting and the customary annual meeting with the bishop.
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June 10 – Permanent Diaconate Ordination at St. Mary’s Cathedral.
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June 23 – 25 – Summer Men’s Retreat at the Abbey of the Hills.
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David Eickhoff ♦ (320) 258-7657
Living the Promise Grant Application Guidelines for 2023-24 Academic Year – Catholic Elementary Schools Direct (Non-Application) Grant checks have been mailed!
Parishes and schools are invited to apply for Living the Promise grants that will fund education programs. Parishes have the potential of receiving up to $600 for their youth and $450 for their adult faith formation programs through the grant process. Catholic elementary schools have the potential of receiving $1,900 through the grant process.
Download the LTP Grant Application Blank 23-24 at https://www.catholicfoundation.info/_files/ugd/4af5cf_26cb97393d834c56bd11ac32c80dafdd.pdf
Fill out one grant application form per initiative and submit all by Thursday, April 27, 2023.
Email completed forms or questions to Josi: [email protected].
Online copies of grant forms available at www.catholicfoundation.info.
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Bethany Tollefsen ♦ (320) 251-2700 Ext. 51637
April 11 – Faith Community Safety
With Mandy Hagstrom from the STC Police Department
9:30-11:00 a.m.
In-Person at CentraCare Plaza; Virtual option using Microsoft Teams
We will discuss reasons faith community safety and security matter, ways to build and train a safety team, develop a safety plan, and increase awareness of community safety tools and resources. 1.5 Nursing CEs available - all are welcome.
Contact [email protected] to register.
The following is a link to a flyer: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFawFJD2rk/l55pLIbW8uWcHvjvrI6HzQ/view?utm_content=DAFawFJD2rk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
Mental Health First Aid for Faith Communities Virtual Classes
April 21, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
June 2, 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: [email protected] to register.
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!
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.
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!
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Patrick Flynn ♦ (320) 251-4721
Nominations open for the 2023 Humanae vitae Award
July 25, 2023 will mark the 55th Anniversary of Humanae vitae! In celebration, we'll host our annual diocesan Humanae vitae Mass & Award Presentation on Thursday, July 27 at Saint Mary's Cathedral, Saint Cloud at 7:00 p.m. with Bishop Patrick Neary. We are blessed to have people in our diocese who have dedicated themselves to the promotion of Natural Family Planning and the principles of Humanae vitae. If you know a person(s) who has demonstrated courage in promoting Natural Family Planning, submit your nomination in writing (500 words or less). For more information visit: https://stcdio.org/event/humanae-vitae-award-nominations-2023/ Send, fax, or e-mail nominations before May 1 to the Office of Marriage and Family, Natural Family Planning Advisory Committee, 305 7th Avenue North Suite 100, Saint Cloud, MN 56303 Fax: (320) 258-7658 e-mail: [email protected] If you have any questions, contact Sheila Reineke, [email protected] or (320) 252-4721 ext. 308.
Natural Family Planning Instruction for April & May 2023
A First Instruction in the Billings Ovulation Method will be offered in:
• Alexandria: Monday, April 17 & May 15 at 6:30 p.m.
• Little Falls: Tuesday, April 4 & May 2 at 7:30 p.m.
• Long Prairie: Monday, April 24 & May 22 at 7:00 p.m.
• Rice: Monday, April 3 & May 1 at 6:30 p.m.
• Sauk Centre: Thursday, April 20 & May 18 at 6:30 p.m.
• St. Cloud: Monday, April 24 & Thursday, May 25 at 6:30 p.m.
• St. Michael: Tuesday, April 4 & May 2 at 6:00 p.m.
• Wadena: Friday, April 28 & May 26 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.
April 1 – Engaged Couples Retreat – FULL – Registration is closed
April 12 – Made for More: A Vision of the Promised Land – This event will be held at the Sauk Centre High School Auditorium from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sponsored by Our Lady of Angels/St. Paul’s Catholic churches. Ninth graders and older are invited to attend. Cost is $25/person. Learn more and purchase tickets at https://stcdio.org/event/made-for-more-a-vision-of-the-promised-land/
April 22 – Sponsor Couple Training – This event will be held at the Pastoral Center in St. Cloud from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please register couples by April 7 at this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SCTraining2023. Questions, contact Jan Zylla at [email protected] or (320) 258-7615. Your parish will be billed $125 per couple for the cost of training (which includes Fully Engaged supplies and Marriage & Family resources).
May 5 – 7 – Worldwide Marriage Encounter – This event will be held at Christ the King Retreat Center, Buffalo, MN. For more than 50 years, Worldwide Marriage Encounter has helped over 3.5 million couples in almost 100 countries unlock the power of their relationships with new ways to do the “I do.” 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. Nine in ten couples who attend a Marriage Encounter recognize a long-lasting positive effect on their lives. Apply at https://wwme.org/.
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. Parishes are asked to send names and addresses of parishioners celebrating these milestone anniversaries via mail to the Office of Marriage & Family, 305 7th Avenue North, Suite 100, Saint Cloud, MN 56303 or email to Jan at [email protected] or fax (320) 258-7658 or go online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HMD2023 as soon as possible. Invitations will be sent to the celebrating couples.
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 20 – Engaged Couples Retreat – 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.
June 2-4 – Retrouvaille weekend – This event will be held at 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 4-6 – Retrouvaille weekend – This event will be held at 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.
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Linda Kaiser ♦ (320) 251-2340
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Here is a short video that can be shared with families and parishioners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mx2cHsObPdw.
The Catholic Church has been on the forefront of addressing the safety of children and youth through the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. This year is the 20th anniversary of the Charter. The Church is committed to keeping children and youth safe. Thank you to the parishes and Catholic schools in the Diocese of Saint Cloud for the efforts provided to make our parishes and Catholics schools sacred and safe.
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Kateri Mancini ♦ (320) 229-6020
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. Catholic Charities is now accepting applications of farm families for this award. Criteria and the application form are available online at: https://www.ccstcloud.org/services/social-concerns Or reach out to [email protected] or [email protected] with questions or for a paper application. These families will be honored as part of the diocesan Rural Life Celebration Mass this August.
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 a nomination form are available at: https://www.ccstcloud.org/services/social-concerns or reach out to [email protected] or [email protected] to learn more. The selected business owner will be honored at the Rural Life Celebration this August.
Suicide Prevention Skills for Rural Ministry – Clergy, lay ministers and parish leaders throughout the diocese are invited to participate in an upcoming training series brought to us by LivingWorks Faith and the state Department of Agriculture. The “Suicide Prevention for Rural Ministry” training is a 4-week virtual course (1.5 hours each session) that invites a cohort of faith leaders from the region to learn about the realities of mental health, (did you know that rural suicide is 2.5 to 3 times higher than the national rate?), and approaches and skills to equip you in walking with your community around prevention, intervention and postvention (bereavement). The training draws on Christian theology and includes insight, stories and guidance from over a dozen clergy and people with lived experience of being impacted by suicide.
Click link for full description and registration:
Pastoral Leaders from the St. Cloud Diocese are welcome to register for either the Northern or the Southern training series. For more information, or to be in touch with the facilitator or sponsoring organizations, contact [email protected].
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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
Thank you to everyone who participated in the launch of the appeal. You play a critical role in encouraging support of diocesan ministries that help build the kingdom of God in central Minnesota.
As of March 20, the Bishop’s Annual Appeal for 2023 has raised total cash and pledges of $478,575 toward our goal of $1,400,000 (34.18%). This was made possible through the generous donations of 2,999 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.
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Fr. Virgil Helmin ♦ (320) 251-6557
The work of the Tribunal has continued throughout these months – but with the inability to meet in person with clients we have made several adjustments to meet the needs of the people. In this process the staff has chosen to make some adjustments to the annulment process.
The adjustments are as follows:
- The documents required are the same for each annulment process and are:
- baptismal certificates for both principals;
- marriage certificate
- divorce decree
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For the formal annulment process, the petitioner can submit the completed form (Formal Petition (PDF) or Formal Petition (DOC)) and a narrative –or– participate in a telephone interview –or– appear in person at the Tribunal Office for a scheduled appointment.
- In the formal process, hearing the witnesses will not have to be in person at the Tribunal. The witnesses will be contacted by phone and the petitioner will assure the availability of the witnesses for a phone interview at a time designated by the Tribunal.
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Fr. Doug Liebsch ♦ (320) 251-5001
Totus Tuus Leaders Needed – We are looking for college students who are ready to take their faith to the next level. How about inviting them to apply to be a Totus Tuus team member? There is a specific need for young women. Totus Tuus offers them an intense summer of growing in their faith and sharing it with the younger generation. There is a $4,000 stipend. There’s more information at https://stcdio.org/vocations/totus-tuus/leaders/.
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:
2023 Totus Tuus schedule:
JUNE 10-16
Foley Area Catholic Community
Brennyville, Clear Lake, Duelm, Foley, Gilman, Minden Twp, Morrill - (320) 968-7913
Haven of Mercy Area Catholic Community
Belle Prairie, Flensburg, Little Falls, Randall, Sobieski - (320) 632-5720
Northern Cross Area Catholic Community
Butler, Dent, Perham, Rush Lake - (218) 346-7030
JUNE 17-23
Five Star Area Catholic Community
Browerville, Clarissa, Grey Eagle, Long Prairie, Swanville - (218) 296-3989
Sherburne Area Catholic Community
Becker/Big Lake, Elk River, Princeton/Zimmerman - (763) 441-1483
Together As One Area Catholic Community
St. Michael’s, St. Paul’s, St. Peter’s, Waite Park - (320) 251-6923
JUNE 24-30
All Called to Christ Area Catholic Community
Christ Church Newman Center, Holy Spirit, St. Anthony, St. Augustine, St. John Cantius, St. Mary Cathedral - (320) 251-8335
Cross Rocks Catholic Community
Bowlus, North Prairie, Opole, Rice, Royalton - (218) 230-3482
Isanti Area Catholic Community
Braham, Cambridge, Isanti - (763) 439-3851
JULY 8-14
Christ Our Hope Area Catholic Community
Eden Valley, Lake Henry, Roscoe, Paynesville, Watkins - (320) 630-7590
Four Pillars in Faith Area Catholic Community
Foreston, Milaca, Mora, Ogilvie - (320) 983-6564
Mary and the Saints Area Catholic Community
Elmdale, Holdingford, St. Anna, St. Francis, St. Wendel, Upsala - (320) 250-7332
JULY 15-21
Four Pillars in Faith Area Catholic Community
Foreston, Milaca, Mora, Ogilvie - (320) 679-1593
Harvest of Hope Catholic Community
Albany, Avon, St. Anthony, St. Martin - (320) 845-5405
Holy Saints Catholic Community
Kimball, Luxemburg, Pearl Lake, St. Augusta, St. Nicholas - (320) 333-6992
JULY 22-28
Come to the Water Area Catholic Community
Alexandria, Belle River, Osakis - (320) 460-5324
Disciples of the Mission Area Catholic Community
Battle Lake, Brandon, Henning, Maine, Millerville, Parkers Prairie, Urbank - (320) 766-5312
Parishes of the Prairie Area Catholic Community
Belgrade, Brooten, Elrosa, Sauk Centre, West Union - (320) 290-6996
JULY 29-AUG 4
Mary, Mother of the Church Area Catholic Community
Bertha, Blue Grass, Bluffton, Menahga, Motley, Staples, Verndale, Wadena - (218) 632-7319
Parishes of the Prairie Area Catholic Community
Belgrade, Brooten, Elrosa, Sauk Centre, West Union - (320) 290-6996
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Sr. Jeanne Wiest, O.P. ♦ (320) 255-9068
May 27 – Confirmation for Baptized Catholics – Bishop Patrick 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 Catholic candidates 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: https://www.stcdio.org/adult-confirmation/.
Sacrament of Reconciliation – Usage of the new Order of Penance began February 22 (Ash Wednesday) and must be in place by April 16 (Divine Mercy Sunday). Pastors are asked to coordinate with their staff as to when the parish will begin using the new Order of Penance and allow for the necessary catechesis before using the new Order of Penance.
For those teaching children and youth the new Order of Penance, we have two documents on our website from the Federation for Diocesan Liturgical Commissions (FDLC) for your use: one is a step-by-step guide for the penitent and the other is a list of approved Prayers of Penitent (previously known as the Act of Contrition). These resources can be found on the Office of Worship’s Liturgical Resources page, https://stcdio.org/liturgical-resources/.
The Office of Worship will be in contact with priests, directors of faith formation programs (sacramental preparation and RCIA), and schools regarding this new Order of Penance. Books for the new Order of Penance can be purchased from the following publishers:
For more information, contact Sr. Jeanne Wiest, OP, Director, Office of Worship at [email protected] or call (320) 255-9068
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Keri Bösl ♦ (320) 650-1641
April 27 – 2nd Annual Fundraising Concert: The Reason – Janelle Kendall and the Perfect Storm will perform “The Reason,” a fundraising concert for Catholic Charities at Pioneer Place on Fifth in St. Cloud. Don’t miss this party with a purpose! Help us raise funds to support the many programs of Catholic Charities. Tickets ($25) are general admission. No reserved seating. Only 212 tickets will be sold. Visit https://www.ccstcloud.org/the-reason to buy tickets.
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Reverend Arlie Sowada will celebrate his 77th birthday on April 14.
10961 State Hwy 87
Menahga, MN 56464-2171
Telephone: (218) 298-1099
Email: [email protected]
Reverend Peter Kirchner will celebrate his 64th birthday on April 20.
504 1st Street NE #107
Sartell, MN 56377
Telephone: (320) 282-9575
Email: [email protected]
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Diocese of Saint Cloud Chancery and Pastoral Center
(320) 251-2340 • (320) 258-7600
www.stcdio.org
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