A Marian Dimension of Eucharistic Communion
 Greetings!
Greetings! How are you doing? On this 28th day of the month of April we have the memorial of Saint Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort. This holy Frenchman was renowned for his love and appreciation of our Blessed Mother. To conclude this month dedicated to the Eucharist I thought that it would be worth our time to prayerfully reflect upon his perspective on receiving Holy Communion with the help of Our Lady:
270. After Holy Communion, close your eyes and recollect yourself. Then usher Jesus into the heart of Mary: you are giving him to his Mother who will receive him with great love and give him the place of honour, adore him profoundly, show him perfect love, embrace him intimately in spirit and in truth, and perform many offices for him of which we, in our ignorance, would know nothing.

271. Or, maintain a profoundly humble heart in the presence of Jesus dwelling in Mary. Or be in attendance like a slave at the gate of the royal palace, where the King is speaking with the Queen. While they are talking to each other, with no need of you, go in spirit to heaven and to the whole world, and call upon all creatures to thank, adore and love Jesus in Mary for you. “Come, let us adore.”

272. Or, ask Jesus living in Mary that his kingdom may come upon earth through his holy Mother. Ask for divine Wisdom, divine love, the forgiveness of your sins, or any other grace, but always through Mary and in Mary. Cast a look of reproach upon yourself and say, “Lord, do not look at my sins, let your eyes see nothing in me but the virtues and merits of Mary.” Remembering your sins, you may add, “I am my own worst enemy and I am guilty of all these sins.” Or, “Deliver me from the unjust and deceitful man.” Or again, “Dear Jesus, you must increase in my soul and I must decrease.” “Mary, you must increase in me and I must always go on decreasing.” “O Jesus and Mary, increase in me and increase in others around me.”

273. There are innumerable other thoughts with which the Holy Spirit will inspire you, which he will make yours if you are thoroughly recollected and mortified, and constantly faithful to the great and sublime devotion which I have been teaching you. But remember, the more you let Mary act in your Communion the more Jesus will be glorified. The more you humble yourself and listen to Jesus and Mary in peace and silence—with no desire to see, taste or feel—then the more freedom you will give to Mary to act in Jesus’ name and the more Jesus will act in Mary. For the just man lives everywhere by faith, but especially in Holy Communion, which is an action of faith.
Peace and Joy with Christ,
Fr. James Peterson
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Trivia Question of the Week

While standing before the High Priest in Acts 5:29 St. Peter and the Apostles said that “We must obey God rather than__________?”

A. Cowards
B. Liars
C. Scoundrels
D. Men

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May is the Month of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Join us to pray the Rosary at Immaculate Conception during the month of May:
Sundays after the 10:00 am Mass, led by the Council of Catholic Women, and weeknights at 6:00 pm in the church, led by the Knights of Columbus.
 
“I take refuge, then, in prayer, and turn to Mary, and our Lord always triumphs.”
(Saint Thérèse of Lisieux)

Pray for the Synod

Date(s): Monthly through Pentecost 2022
Location: Various parishes throughout Archdiocese – see listing below

All are invited to pray for our Archdiocesan Synod in this special way! Each month between now and Pentecost 2022, a different parish in our Archdiocese will host a votive Mass of the Holy Spirit and Eucharistic Adoration. Join us for daily Mass and holy hour with lectio divina prayer.

Remaining Locations and Dates:

  • Tuesday, May 17, 5:45 pm at St. Peter, Mendota
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Fr. James!
November 7 - 18, 2022
Experience a once-in-a-lifetime journey in faith while walking in the footsteps of Jesus. Sail on the Sea of Galilee, explore the Old City of Jerusalem and have Mass at the most meaningful sites in Christianity. Accompanied by an excellent local guide, learn about the spiritual, historical, and cultural significance of the Holy Land. More information coming soon! magitravelinc.com/holy-land
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Immaculate Conception School

The Queen of May dinner and auction will be held this coming Friday, May 6 and our silent auction will be available online to everyone beginning today—Sunday, May 1. This year you can bid on items for 6 full days! You can join the fun by going to:
Questions? Contact Jami Bridgeman at 763-788-9065.

We are grateful for your support of and belief in our parish school!
We are registering students for the 2022- 2023 school year. Please contact any of the following with questions – we love to show off our wonderful school!

Jane Bona, 763-788-9065, x 220
Megan Sackmaster, 763-788-9062, x 207
WeShare Online Giving
WeShare, our online giving provider, will be upgraded on May 3. When you log in, using your current email address and password, you will see the new landing page. Improvements to the platform include:

  • Ability to donate to multiple collections at once
  • Improved process of updating your payment source information
  • The ability for more detailed receipts
  • Ability to upload documents
  • Easier Account Creation
  • Simplified-Robust Event Registration Options

We have attached an updated Giver Guide to help you navigate this update. You may also reach out to the WeShare Support Team at 877-316-0260 option 1, and then option 2 for Donor Support.

Thank you for choosing online giving to support our parish. We appreciate your generosity.
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