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2023 Donation Envelopes

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Contribution envelopes for 2023 have finally arrived!  Please take a box of envelopes and write your name, phone number and email address next to the envelope number on the sheet next to the envelopes on the table.

Thank you for your patience!

Baby Items For First Choice Clinic

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NEW blankets, clothing, diapers and other baby items are being collected by St. Mary’s for First Choice Clinic. Items can be left in the back of church. Thank you!

Blessing of Seeds

May 20-21

There will be a blessing of seeds at all Masses on May 20-21. This blessing covers all the seeds that you bring to the church as well as those not here or that are already planted. St. Isidore, patron of farmers, pray for us!

Eucharistic Revival

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Are you someone who struggles with understanding the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist? You are not alone! Would you like to deepen your understanding? Bishop Cozzens is offering a free course on the Eucharist as part of the National Eucharistic Revival efforts! This is an online course consisting of seven short (25 minute) talks. Some topics include...
The Eucharist is a Sacrifice
The Real Presence of Christ in The Eucharist
What is the Holy Communion?
Our Response—Thanksgiving and Worship
Transformation—The Eucharist is a Mystery to be Lived
Listen on your own time/schedule. There is also an optional (printable) reflection guide for those who would like one. Register at: https://reviveparishes.com/eucharist

Fast and Abstain during Lent

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Everyone 14 years of age or older is bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, all the Fridays of Lent and Good Friday. Everyone 18 or older, and under 59 years of age, is bound to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.
On Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, only one full meatless meal is allowed. Two other meatless meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one’s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted. When health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the law does not oblige. Catholics should not lightly excuse themselves from these prescribed minimal penitential practices. More info at www.archspm.org/ lenten-regulations-for-fasting-and-abstinence-2/

Financial Report October 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022

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Income
Holy Trinity 26,809.69
St. Columbkill33,452.90
St. Mary 23,290.80

Expense
Holy Trinity 17,810.88
St. Columbkill20,817.71
St. Mary 22,402.34

Net
Holy Trinity 8,998.81
St. Columbkill12,635.19
St. Mary 888.46

Budgeted Income
Holy Trinity 17,193.75
St. Columbkill20,518.75
St. Mary 18,255.50

Budgeted Expense
Holy Trinity 16,975.00
St. Columbkill19,662.50
St. Mary 17,687.50

Budgeted Net
Holy Trinity 218.75
St. Columbkill 856.25
St. Mary 568.00

First Choice Clinic 17th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Life

June 17

First Choice Clinic 17th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Life: Saturday, June 17th at Bay Point Park, Red Wing. Register online www.firstchoiceclinic.org/ events or call 651-267-4357. Pre-register by Wednesday, May 31 to receive a free T-Shirt. 5K begins at 8AM and Kids’ Fun Run at 9AM. Silent Auction, Face Painting, Tattoos, Outdoor Kids’ Games and more! Rain or shine. Come join the fun while supporting life!

Holy Trinity Parish census update

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Thank you to all who submitted the recent Parish Census form. We are comparing the results to the last census. More information forthcoming. Extra forms are still available at the church entrances.

Is the Honeymoon Over?

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It doesn't have to be! A Marriage Encounter weekend can rekindle the excitement and romance in your relationship. This is a private weekend away from life's distractions that allows a husband and wife to focus on each other. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is Feb 11-13, 2022 in Buffalo, MN. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit our website at: twincitieswwme.org or contact Brent & Tracy at applications@twincitieswwme.org or 612-756-8720.

K of C Tootsie Roll Drive

May 27-28

Tootsie rolls will be available for donations after all Masses the weekend of May 27-28. Donations will be used for persons with disabilities.

Need Help Paying Your Energy Bills?

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Greater Minnesota
Gas, Inc. (GMG) would like to remind residential homeowners
or renters of the Energy Assistance Program (EAP). This federally
funded program helps pay for home heating costs, may assist
with furnace repairs and could offer energy efficiency home
upgrades for income qualified customers. Please call 800-657-
3710 for assistance.

Please pray for:

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Please pray for: Marcy Dilworth, Susan Brown, Margaret Wagner, Leo & Maxine Ryan, MaryHeppelmann, Ed Heppel-mann, Anne Merry, Ray Poncelet, Dave Buck, Scott Cyert, Jerry Joe Majerus, Leo & Louise Heppelmann, Brent Hokan-son, Anne Skalicky, Mark Ryan, Pat Mann, Neil Stehr, Barb Smalley, Jen Berg, Mary Ellen Reding, Ann Austreng, Marge Majerus, Connie Havrilla, Al Brinkman, Shawn Frederixon, Kellie Peterson, Timothy Casey and Gabe Ryan.

Postcards to MN Senator/Representatives

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There are at least three other pro-abortion bills advancing through the MN legislative process. One would allow a baby who is born alive after an attempted abortion to be left to die without medical treatment. Another bill would strip state funding from pregnancy resource centers, which provide loving care and abortion alternatives to pregnant mothers and their babies. If you've already mailed your postcards to your State Representative and Senator, thank you! Legislators tell us they have received many of the cards, which makes an impact. If you haven’t yet, there are postcards available at church entrances.

Prayer Partners

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Prayer Partners are requested for Confirmation candidates this spring—envelopes are in the entrance of each church. Take one and start praying for a candidate who will be confirmed May 21. Every prayer helps, and yours is needed! A prayer partner prays for their confirmation candidate each day for the graces he or she needs to grow closer to God, to overcome their struggles, and to get the most out of their confirmation formation. Prayer also helps them fight any temptations to not listen to the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Protecting Children and Vulnerable Adults

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Holy Trinity is dedicated to protecting children and vulnerable adults. Volunteers serving with minors and vulnerable adults must complete requirements before engaging in ministry. Contact - Maria Schultz, Safe Environment Coordinator at: holytrinitygoodhue@gmail.com.

Protecting Children and Vulnerable Adults

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Holy Trinity is dedicated to protecting children and vulnerable adults. Volunteers serving with minors and vulnerable adults must complete requirements before engaging in ministry. For more information contact: Maria Schultz, Safe Environment Coordinator at: holytrinitygoodhue@ gmail.com.

Singers needed!

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If anyone is interested in singing for the Easter Mass at St. Columbkill, please call or text Shannon at 651-301-5948.

St. Columbkill Parishioners:

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The four beautiful statues at the front of our church will be undergoing restoration this year. The estimate to restore the St. Patrick and the Sacred Heart of Jesus statues is between $2,000-$2,400 per statue.
The statue of Mary and the statue of Joseph may cost less to restore but we don‟t have an actual estimate on those at this time. There will also be a charge of around $500 to have the company pick up and deliver the statues. The St. Patrick statue restoration will be donated by Francis McNamara memorial funds (per his request). We would gladly welcome other memorial donations or any monetary contributions towards the restoration fund. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Fr. Kasel or Bob and Cindy Eppen.

Thank You

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Thank You to St. Mary’s CCW for the scholarships, prayer shawls, cake and reception held on Sunday, May 21 for the St. Mary's Graduates. It was a lovely celebration!

Thank You

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Thank You to all who helped make the Confirmation Receiving Mass and Reception a lovely event: the ninth grade families for providing and serving refreshments, CCW for providing carnations and boutonnieres and for all those who helped decorate the Church. A special thank you to Taylor Dowden and Fr. McCabe for their teaching and spiritual guidance.

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