National Picnic Month

Greetings!

Salutations to you! How are you? Thanks to a declaration from the American Bakers’ Association from 1952 we are now in “National Picnic Month” (nationaldaycalendar.com). This brings back so many happy memories of gathering together with family and friends at local parks to share food, fun, and fellowship. While there were the occasional ants that would come along and eat our food the uncles would eat our food as well! 😅   In all seriousness, having a picnic in the summertime can be a grace-filled occasion for spending quality time with others in the wonders of creation that the Lord has made. I hope that at some point in this month of July you’ll have the opportunity to visit a park and have delightful conversation, a delicious meal, and unforgettable moments with people you care for and who care for you. Through something as simple yet so significant as a picnic you can live out what St. Paul wrote in his First Letter to the Corinthians, “whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God” (10:31).

Peace with Christ, Fr. James

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Read why July is Dedicated to the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ.

"For where two or more are gathered..."   Jesus tells us, “there am I in the midst of them.” (Matthew 18:20) Certainly, we can pray anywhere; the Lord invites us to relationship with Him. As such we can hear his voice and speak to him anywhere. There is something extra special about coming together in worship on the sabbath in the sanctuary. St. John Chrysostom said, “You cannot pray at home as at church, where there is a great multitude, where exclamations are cried out to God as from one great heart, and where there is something more: the union of minds, the accord of souls, the bond of charity, the prayers of the priests.” (CCC 2179)   With the COVID-19 pandemic subsiding, it is time to gather again to pray, and lift our hearts in praise to God. We joyfully await the reunion of our parish family at Mass.

July 1 marks the end of dispensation in Minnesota. Read the full text of the Minnesota bishops’ statement here: MN Bishops Back to Mass Statement

Archbishop Hebda Welcomes the Faithful Back to Mass.

Trivia Question of the Week

How many times is the name “Abraham” said in the First Reading for today’s daily Mass (Genesis 22:1-19)?  A. Five B. Ten C. Fifteen D. Twenty   See the bottom of this newsletter for the answer.

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Happy 4th of July! God, source of all freedom, this day is bright with the memory of those who declared that life and liberty are your gift to every human being. Help us to continue a good work begun long ago. Make our vision clear and our will strong: that only in human solidarity will we find liberty and justice only in the honor that belongs to every life on earth. Turn our hearts toward the family of nations: to understand the ways of others, to offer friendship, and to find safety only in the common good of all. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. (Copyright © 2021, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved.)

Faith Formation Registration is Now Open

Registration is open for all 2021-22 Faith formation classes! We offer Family Formation (Kindergarten-Grade 6), 1st Eucharist preparation, pre-Confirmation and Confirmation preparation (Grades 7 and up). Register online or contact Mary Nawrocki, Director of Faith Formation, at 763-788-9062 or mnawrocki@immac-church.org. Classes begin in mid-September. Spaces fill quickly, so register early. We look forward to having your family join us this fall!

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Holy Land Pilgrimage

Make a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land in November of 2021 with Fr. James! Spots are limited. Please see the Magi Travel website for more details:

Magi Travel - Holy Land Pilgrimage with Fr. James

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C. Fifteen

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