Fr. DiRocco will be away from Monday, January 6th through Saturday, January 25th.
Mass Intentions
Mass Intentions are no longer being received at the present time, due to a large backlog extending over a year. You will be informed via bulletin when reception of Mass Intentions will resume. Thank you!
Wednesday, January 22 is a National Day of Penance in the United States on account of the 47th Anniversary of the horrific Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision striking down anti-abortion laws across the country.
Pro-Life Action Ministries is leading a Prayer Rally from 8:30 – 9:30 AM at the Planned Parenthood in St. Paul.
The 2020 Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life March for Life will take place at noon on the Minnesota State Capitol grounds in St. Paul. The purpose of the March is to commemorate the 60 million+ lives lost to abortion (and the women and men who have been hurt as a result) and to call for renewed respect and protection for all members of the human family, including unborn children and their mothers.
Please pray for our March for Life participants and Fr. DiRocco making the nearly 1120 mile pilgrimage to our nation’s capital this week. They will be praying for all of us, as well. Thank you to those whose financial donations helped ensure a full bus.
The monthly ladies’ Our Lady of Perpetual Help Guild meets on Monday, January 20th at 6:00 PM for a brief talk and time of prayer before a simple exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Mass will follow at 7:00 PM. A social will follow at Elsie’s.
Work on the church doors has continued to make some progress this past week, though things are not where we want them to be yet. Work on the garageside door will not commence until the weather warms up.
The parish office hours will be more restricted the week of January 20 on account of Jacob Flaherty being gone for the March for Life.
Weekly or monthly donations and tithes can now be made via direct deposit! This can be done by clicking on the new “Online Giving” link. The link is user-friendly and should be self-explanatory.
While direct deposit is encouraged, check and cash donations are still welcome. As the envelope system has been discontinued, for cash donations to be credited for tax purposes, please be sure to put your name and address on the envelope that is used so it can be identified and recorded. Thank you!