Your Weekly E-News for
June 17-24, 2021
There is in the Sacred Heart the symbol and express image of the infinite love of Jesus Christ which moves us to love in return.
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You might have have heard that the Bishops of Minnesota have reinstated the obligation for Sunday Mass and Holy Days of Obligation. Why is this important and what does this mean?
Why is attending Mass in-person so important?
Saint John Chrysostom reminds us, “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).
Attending the in-person celebration of Sunday Mass and receiving Jesus in the Eucharist are vital to our lives as Catholic Christians. We were created for Communion. Whether you are returning to your home parish, or seeking a local parish on vacation, your participation in the Mass unites you with the Church — the Body of Christ. This communion transforms us as persons and enables us to make manifest the Kingdom of God in our world. The celebration of the Eucharist truly is the source and summit of our faith.
Pope Francis, in his homily on the Feast of Corpus Christi in 2018, said, “Jesus prepares a place for us here below, because the Eucharist is the beating heart of the Church. It gives her birth and rebirth; it gathers her together and gives her strength. But the Eucharist also prepares for us a place on high, in eternity, for it is the Bread of heaven.
Please see the following attachments with more information and answers for to frequently asked questions:
Every other year, all of the priest of the Archdiocese gather together with the Archbishop in what is called the Presbyteral Assembly. This year the gathering is taking place June 21-24, 2021 in Winona, Minnesota.
Because of this gathering, there will NOT be daily Mass or Confessions heard on Wednesday (June 23) or Thursday (June 24).
The church will be open for prayer on both of these days. Additionally, there will be Eucharist Adoration Thursday from 9 am - 4 pm.
Communion Services Tuesdays during Phase 2
- During phase 2 of reopening, St. Pius X has offered a communion service on Tuesdays at 10:00 am.
- The communion service is for anyone who is NOT able or comfortable to attend Mass at this time.
- As people transition back to Mass, the FINAL Tuesday communion service will be on July 13, 2021.
- If you yourself or someone you know is unable to come to Mass due to health or other mobility difficulties, please contact the parish.
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Saint of the Week
"One of the greatest problems of our time is that many are schooled but few are educated."
Reflections Questions to help us encounter this weekend's Mass readings.
First Reading:
Much of the book of Job addresses the mystery of suffering and God’s role in human affairs. Today we hear part of God’s response to Job’s questioning with images of the sea and raging waters, representing God’s power and omniscience. What helps remind you it is God who governs the universe with purpose and fidelity?
Second Reading:
Paul encouraged the Corinthians to have the conviction of faith that since Christ died for all, believers should now live for him. In doing so, we become a “new creation.” How have you seen this happen in your life as a person of faith?
Gospel:
Early in their following of Jesus, the disciples’ witness of the miracle of Jesus calming the storm at sea led them to ask: “Who then is this whom even wind and sea obey?” How would you explain to others who wonder about the divinity of Jesus?
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Photo: June 6, 2021 - The Solemnity of Corpus Christi and the final prayer of the Eucharistic Procession around the neighborhood. Jesus is alive! He invites us to follow Him...how will you respond to His invitation to you!