Catholics and the Election Anyone tired of politics? Before every election (especially presidential elections), there is a lot of talk about how Catholics ought to vote. There are many voices chiming in on this question (often favoring one political party or another), so I thought it would be helpful to give some general principles when it comes to voting:

1) First of all, it’s important to vote and to participate in the democratic process. Our country needs our voice and vote, which is formed by our Catholic faith and relationship with God.

2) Neither of the platforms of our two major political parties corresponds perfectly with the teachings of the Catholic Church. In the U.S. Bishops’ document, Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship (FCFC), there are a number of topics that are of special interest and importance to us as Catholics, including: the dignity of human life, promoting peace, marriage and family life, religious freedom, care for the poor and economic justice, health care, immigration, Catholic education, combatting unjust discrimination, and care for the environment.

3) Abortion remains the pre-eminent social justice position of our time. A so-called “pro-choice” stance on abortion, which takes the innocent life of a child and hurts the mother, is indefensible. Similarly, immoral procedures would be euthanasia and infanticide. From the same document: a. “The threat of abortion remains our preeminent priority because it directly attacks

life itself, because it takes place within the sanctuary of the family, and because of the number of lives destroyed (FCFC, p. 6).

b. The direct and intentional destruction of innocent human life from the moment of conception until natural death is always wrong and is not just one issue among many. It must always be opposed. (FCFC, n. 28).

4) It would be immoral for a Catholic to vote for a candidate who supports abortion because they support abortion. If a Catholic were to vote for a candidate who supports abortion, there would need to be a proportionate or “truly grave” reason to do so. Here is what the bishops’ document says about this: There may be times when a Catholic who rejects a candidate’s unacceptable position even on policies promoting an intrinsically evil act may reasonably decide to vote for that candidate for other morally grave reasons. Voting in this way would be permissible only for truly grave moral reasons, not to advance narrow interests or partisan preferences or to ignore a fundamental moral evil. When all candidates hold a position that promotes an intrinsically evil act, the conscientious voter faces a dilemma. The voter may decide to take the extraordinary step of not voting for any candidate or, after careful deliberation, may decide to vote for the candidate deemed less likely to advance such a morally flawed position and more likely to pursue other authentic human goods. In making these decisions, it is essential for Catholics to be guided by a well-formed conscience that recognizes that all issues do not carry the same moral weight and that the moral obligation to oppose policies promoting intrinsically evil acts has a special claim on our consciences and our actions. These decisions should take into account a candidate’s commitments, character, integrity, and ability to influence a given issue. In the end, this is a decision to be made by each Catholic guided by a conscience formed by Catholic moral teaching. (FCFC, n. 35-7).

You can find the U.S. Bishops’ document on voting by following the links to it on their website: www.usccb.org.

Fr. Matthey Wiering

Saint John Paul II Area Faith Community Bulletin

Pastor: Parochial Vicar:

Rev. Matthew Wiering Rev. John Hayes

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 20, 2020

Church of the Holy Family 700 Main Street West Silver Lake, MN 55381

320 • 327 • 2356 www.holyfamilysilverlake.org

Church of the Holy Trinity 110 Winsted Avenue West, PO Box 9

Winsted, MN 55395 320 • 485 • 2182

www.winstedholytrinity.org

Church of St. Pius X 1014 Knight Avenue North

Glencoe, MN 55336 320 • 864 • 5162

www.stpiusxglencoe.org

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Contact: Rev. Robert Mraz 320-583-2111 St. Pius X Emergency Contact: Msgr. Eugene Lozinski

Rectory: 320-864-2963, Cell: 320-510-2063

Baptisms Call parish office for class time and Baptism schedule

Marriages Please talk to a priest before setting a date

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Liturgical Assistant: 320-327-2356 Bobbi Ludewig bludewig@holyfamsl.org

Bulletin Editor: 320-864-5162 Carla Bass reception@stpiusxglencoe.org

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Shirley Nowak businessadmin@stpiusxglencoe.org Director of Religious Education Lori Penas lpenas@holyfamsl.org

Mass Times Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m.

Eucharistic Adoration: Every Tuesday

8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Reconciliation Saturday: Noon, & ½ Hour before weekday Masses

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Bonita Suedbeck htparish@htwinsted.org School Principal: 320-485-5650

Anthony Biese abiese@htwinsted.org Dean of Students: 320-485-5619

Wesley Kapping wkapping@htwinsted.org Director of Religious Education: 320-485-5633

Lori Penas lpenas@htwinsted.org

Mass Times Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:30 a.m.

Eucharistic Adoration: Every Tuesday

9:00 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

Reconciliation Saturday: 4:00 p.m. & ½ Hour before weekday Masses

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Shirley Nowak businessadmin@stpiusxglencoe.org Coordinator of Religious Education Sue Mielke suem@stpiusxglencoe.org Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry

Elvia Peña elviap@stpiusxglencoe.org

Mass Times Saturday: 6:00 p.m.

Sunday: 10:00 a.m. English 11:30 a.m. Spanish

Reconciliation Saturday: 9:00-10:00 a.m.

& ½ Hour before weekday Masses

Eucharistic Adoration: No Eucharistic Adoration

until further notice

Financial Stewardship: Weekend of September 12/13, 2020

CHURCH OF THE HOLY FAMILY: Adult: $2,557.00; Student: $39.00; Loose Plate: $95.00; Fuel: $85.00; DUF: $15.00, Catholic University of America: $10.00. CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY: Adult: $8,530.00 Total Contributed YTD: $66,663.00. CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X: Adult: $5,105.00; Student: $60.00; Loose Plate: $75.00; Fuel: $120.00; Assumption: $10.00; Good Friday: $103.00; Catholic University of America: $5.00; Pius Connections/Future: $40.00; Spanish: $225.00.

Scripture Readings Monday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Mt 9:9-13 Tuesday: Prv 21:1-6, 10-13; Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday: Prv 30:5-9; Lk 9:1-6 Thursday: Eccl 1:2-11; Lk 9:7-9 Friday: Eccl 3:1-11; Lk 9:18-22 Saturday: Eccl 11:9-12:8; Lk 9:43b-45 Sunday: Ez 18:25-28; Phil 2:1-11; Mt 21:28-32

New Parishioners If you would like to register as a parishioner of one of our Area Faith Community Churches, please call the appropriate parish office. Church of the Holy Family: 320-327-2356 Church of the Holy Trinity: 320-485-5651 Church of St. Pius X 320-864-5162

Promise to Protect. Pledge to Heal. Report suspected abuse of minors to civil and church authorities. Diocese of New Ulm Safe Environment, 1421 6th Street North, New Ulm, MN 56073. Phone: 507-233-5301, Fax: 507-354-0268, www.dnu.org. McLeod County Social Services: 320-864-3144 or 800-247-1756, National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453.

Diocese of New Ulm Catholic Charities During the COVID 19 Pandemic, Catholic Charities counselors are conducting counseling sessions via telehealth. They are also still accepting new clients during the Pandemic. Please call 866-670-5163 if you have any questions related to Catholic Charities counseling services.

Church of the Holy Family

WEEK AT A GLANCE Monday

September 21, 2020 St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist

No Mass Tuesday

September 22, 2020 7:30 a.m. – 7:50 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 8:00 a.m. Mass (+Joel Wosmek) 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration

Wednesday September 23, 2020

St. Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest No Mass 5:30-6:45 p.m. Grades 1-6 Religious Education 7:00-8:15 p.m. Grades 7-11 Religious Education

Thursday September 24, 2020

No Mass Friday

September 25, 2020 7:30 a.m. – 7:50 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 8:00 a.m. Mass (+Barney Binon)

Saturday September 26, 2020

Sts. Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs No Sacrament of Reconciliation 1:00 p.m. Doug Wosmek and Amber Godowns wedding 4:00 p.m. Mass (+Cyril Popelka)

Sunday September 27, 2020

TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:00 a.m. Mass (+Judy Kadlec, +Joe & Rose Kadlec, +Willy & Emily Landkammer, +Joanne Kadlec)

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Church of the Holy Family parish has Eucharistic Adoration every Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (If no Mass adoration begins at 8:00 a.m.) We are asking people to prayerfully consider being an additional person to cover one of the hours so we can have more than one person at each hour. Please contact Bobbi in the parish office.

PRAYER NETWORK: Please pray for…Clarence Hoodecheck, Jerome Kadlec, Genny Lhotka, Donald & Kathy Ludewig, Preston, Marlene Rannow, Joe Bandas, Baby Lucas, Francis Pokornowski, Guy Speaker, Jayme and unborn Baby K, Ray Fiala, David

Horesji, Baby Judas, Rodney Liepold and 11 special intentions.

ADDRESSES AND PHONE NUMBERS: Please remember to inform the Parish Office of changes in your address or phone number. You may either stop in or call 320-327-2356. Thank you!

DID YOU KNOW that saving pop tabs help the Ronald McDonald Houses of Minnesota? The Knights of Columbus have placed containers for you to drop your tabs off at church.

WEEKEND MASSES: We have returned to our weekend Mass schedule, but we continue to ask you to adhere to the social distancing and maximum occupancy rules. Please remember that masks are required unless you are unable to do so due to an underlying health condition.

EACH PARISH of the St. John Paul II Area Faith Community is compiling an email list to be able to communicate easily with parishioners in addition to the Sunday bulletin. If you would like your email added to the parish list, please contact your home parish with your email address.

SUPPORT OF OUR MINISTRY: You may still drop your donation in the basket at weekend Mass, at the parish office, send it to the church by mail or use our online PayPal option. If you would like to set up automatic withdrawal, please contact Shirley at the St. Pius X office. Thank you for your continued support of our ministry during these difficult times.

POSITION AVAILABLE AT HOLY FAMILY: The Church of the Holy Family is seeking a maintenance/janitorial person for 30-40 hours a week with benefits. Duties will include cleaning and maintenance of our buildings and systems, lawn care and some snow removal. For more information, please contact Shirley Nowak at 320-864-5162.

COMMON CUP COAT DRIVE: Common Cup is again collecting new and gently used coats for children and adults. This includes coats, mittens, snow pants and hats. A box has been placed in the back of each of our AFC church buildings. Direct donations can also be made to the Common Cup Office at 105-2nd Avenue in Hutchinson. For more information, contact Debbie Donnay at 320-864-5914.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION RE classes: We begin Religious Education classes on Wednesday, September 23. Grades 1-6 will meet from 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. and grades 7-11 will meet from 7:00 – 8:15 p.m. Additional information will be emailed to parents as it becomes available. Registration forms are available at the parish office, in the wire bin by the back doors of church, or on the Religious Ed web page at http://www.holyfamilysilverlake.org/religious%20education.html. Forms were also sent to parents via email. They can be dropped off at the parish office, put in an envelope marked Religious Education and placed in the Sunday collection at Mass, or emailed back to Lori Penas at lpenas@holyfamsl.org. Volunteers needed: Volunteers are needed for the 2020-2021 Religious Education year. We are in need of a late shift office aide (6:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.), substitute catechists and prayer listeners. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Lori Penas at the parish office or via email at lpenas@holyfamsl.org.

Church of the Holy Trinity

WEEK AT A GLANCE Monday

September 21, 2020 St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist

No Mass 6:30 p.m. Praise and Worship in the Grotto

Tuesday September 22, 2020

9:00 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration 5:30 p.m. Mass (+Florentine Lachermeier) 7:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus meeting at American Legion

Wednesday September 23, 2020

St. Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest 6:45-7:05 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:15 a.m. Mass (+Kevin Campbell) 6:30 p.m. Religious Education

Thursday September 24, 2020

6:45-7:05 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:15 a.m. Mass (+Jim Hertel)

Friday September 25, 2020

No Public Mass-School Mass for students only (+Rosendo G. Botello)

Saturday September 26, 2020

Sts. Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. Mass (+Paul Lachermeier)

Sunday September 27, 2020

TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 9:30 a.m. Mass (+Veronica Schurmann)

Please, do not schedule any events before checking with Bonnie in the parish office. Thank you!

VOTIVE LIGHTS: In loving memory of Leonard, Gary & Bob Rozeske; In loving memory of Clarence & Gertrude Ogitziak; In loving memory of Kenneth J. Zimmermann; In loving memory of Charles and Cathy Millerbernd; In memory of Paul & Sally Millerbernd; In loving memory of Schmitt & Heimerl families; In loving memory of Peter & Benilda Schermann; In memory of Art and Terry Scherping; In loving memory of Joe Fasching; In loving memory of Rita Fasching; In loving memory of Barbara Stender. If you would like a votive light burnt for a loved one or a special intention please put $5.00 in an envelope marked with your intention and drop it in the collection or at the Parish Office.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS will hold their monthly meeting at the American Legion on Tuesday, September 22 at 7:00 p.m. Social Distancing will be observed.

GUATEMALAN COFFEE is available to purchase in the parish office. If you wish to purchase coffee but are unable to get to the parish office during the week, please call the office to make other arrangements.

PRAYER NETWORK: To activate the Holy Trinity Prayer Network or to become a member you may call either Mary Mahon at 320-485-2257 or Kathryn Schmidt at 320-485-2424.

WEEKEND MINISTRIES: If you are interested in resuming one of the ministries at the Saturday or Sunday Masses, please contact Bonnie at the Parish office. If you are interested in beginning to serve in the ministries as Sacristan, Eucharistic Minister, Reader or Usher, please contact Bonnie at the Parish office (485-5651).

WEEKEND MASSES: Please remember that masks are required unless you are unable to do so due to an underlying health condition. We also need to continue to “social distance”. ALSO: As more people are attending Mass we need to be aware of the space in our pew. If someone is on one end of a pew and there is room for you to go to the center of the pew, PLEASE do so. This will allow for someone else to sit on the other end of the pew.

BAPTISM CONGRATULATIONS to Violet Kay Heimerl daughter of Ryan and Angela (Dressel) Heimerl: Eloise Mae Claire Branchfield, daughter of Jeffery and Amanda (Hagen) Branchfield; Elizabeth Charlotte Cleveland, daughter of David and Colleen (Barth) Cleveland. May God bless them and their families as they become children of God!

HOLY TRINITY WOMEN’S PRAYER GROUP is a women’s prayer ministry, welcoming women of all ages, including their young children. Our mission is to focus on the importance of our vocation of wife and mother, all while holding Holy Trinity Catholic Church and School and our children in prayer, as well as all other prayer intentions of the women in our group. Each gathering begins with the rosary; we then enjoy fellowship with coffee / tea as we read and discuss great Catholic literature. WHO: Wives, mothers and their young children WHEN: 9:30 – 11:00 am, each Friday that falls on a school day WHERE: Holy Trinity Church Social Hall Questions? Call Kristen Soley at 763-218-3851

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: RE classes: We begin Religious Education classes on Wednesday, September 23. Classes will run from 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. Additional information will be emailed to parents as it becomes available. Registration forms are available outside of my office in the Elementary school or in the bins on the wall in the new gathering space of church. Forms were also sent to parents via email. They can be dropped off at the parish office, put in an envelope marked Religious Education and placed in the Sunday collection at Mass, or emailed back to Lori Penas at lpenas@htwinsted.org. Volunteers needed: We are in need of volunteers to fill our Substitute Catechist and Prayer Listener rosters. If you would like additional information regarding our RE program, or if you would like to volunteer, please contact Lori Penas at 320-485-5633 or lpenas@htwinstd.org. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: Every Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. -5:15 p.m. and is followed by Mass. All are welcome! Can you consider spending one hour with Him each week? If you can then please call Wanda Paumen at 320-485-2138 or (cell: 612-214-4872). If a weekly commitment doesn’t work for you, could you be a “substitute”?

FUNERAL DISHES: There is a table in the new entrance to the church that has all the dishes left here from funerals. Please check if any of them are yours and take them home. Whatever is still here at the end of the month will be donated. Thank you!

Church of St. Pius X

WEEK AT A GLANCE Monday

September 21, 2020 St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist

No Mass Tuesday

September 22, 2020 No Mass

Wednesday September 23, 2020

St. Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest 5:00 -5:20 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:30 p.m. Mass (+Frances Schroeder) 6:30-7:45 p.m. K-11 Religious Education

Thursday September 24, 2020

5:00 -5:20 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:30 p.m. Mass (+Barb Style)

Friday September 25, 2020

No Mass Saturday

September 26, 2020 Sts. Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs

9:00-10:00 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 6:00 p.m. Mass (deceased Kenneth Jacques family members)

Sunday September 27, 2020

TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 10:00 a.m. Mass (+Jack Splichal) 11:30 a.m. Mass in Spanish (For the Parish)

WE EXTEND A WARM WELCOME to Joseph and Michelle Tousignant and their family to the Church of St. Pius X parish. We are pleased you joined our parish family.

COMMON CUP COAT DRIVE: Common Cup is again collecting new and gently used coats for children and adults. This includes coats, mittens, snow pants, and hats. A box has been placed in the back of each of our AFC church buildings. Direct donations can also be made to the Common Cup Office at 105-2nd Avenue in Hutchinson. For more information, contact Debbie Donnay at 320-864-5914.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: The Glencoe Knights of Columbus will be holding its paper drive November 19, 20 and 21 in the upper parking lot of St. Pius X Church. It will be open Thursday and Friday from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - noon.

***WEEKEND MASSES: Changes: With the mandate of mask wearing, we feel we are safe to open up more pews in our church, therefore allowing for more attendance. Along with this, we will no longer require reservations to be made to attend the Masses. Please remember that masks are required unless you are unable to do so due to an underlying health condition. We also need to continue to “social distance”. SUPPORT OF OUR MINISTRY: You may still drop your donation in the basket at weekend Mass, at the parish office, send it to the church by mail or use our online PayPal option. If you would like to set up automatic withdrawal, please contact Shirley at the parish office. Thank you for your continued support of our ministry during these difficult times.

EACH PARISH of the St. John Paul II Area Faith Community is compiling an email list to be able to communicate easily with parishioners in addition to the Sunday bulletin. If you would like your email added to the parish list, please contact your home parish with your email address.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: RE Registration: We are still accepting RE registrations. We now have our registration forms posted under the “Religious Education” tab at our parish website: www.stpiusxglencoe.org. Forms can be emailed to suem@stpiusxglencoe.org, mailed in, dropped at the parish office, or dropped in the Sunday collection basket clearly marked “RE Registration.” Classes begin Wednesday, September 23 (no parent meeting) and will run from 6:30-7:45 p.m. for all grade levels. 8th Grade Catechist Needed: We are still in need of an 8th grade catechist. Other volunteer needs for the RE program include an office assistant, substitute catechists and a prayer listener for grades 7-12. Contact Sue Mielke at suem@stpiusxglencoe.org or 320-864-5162 if you are willing to volunteer. September 23 – First night of RE: Our first night of religious education will be September 23 from 6:30-7:45 p.m. for all grade levels. We WILL NOT be having a parent meeting this year due to capacity restrictions in the church due to COVID19. Students will report directly to their classrooms. If parents have any questions about the RE program, contact Sue Mielke. Formed.org This Week: September 23 is the feast day of St. Pius of Pietrelcina, aka Padre Pio. This man is an amazing modern day saint living from 1887-1968. One of his most famous sayings is, “Pray, hope, and don’t worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer.” Go to www.formed.org and search for “Padre Pio: Between Heaven and Earth”, a movie about “the amazing true story of the life of the famous stigmatic monk.” For our younger people, watch CatChat Episode 2, “Better than a Super Hero, Learning about Jesus.” If you do not have a Formed membership, look at the AFC page of the bulletin for instructions on how to sign up.

If you begin with something good, you end with something good.

Holy Trinity School Making Disciples Since 1883

Holy Trinity Marathon Let’s Build Together! We just kicked off our annual Marathon fundraiser to help support the needs of Holy Trinity School. We invite you to work together with us to raise the funds needed to continue to provide the excellent Catholic education we provide our students. These funds will go toward our athletic program, classroom supplies and COVID-19 mitigation. How can you help? Donate to students who reach out to you. If no one reaches out to you directly, you can stop by school, visit our school website where you can click the Donate button, or you can go to this website to make a direct donation to the Marathon: http://www.99pledges.com/fund/holytrinity . This year’s Marathon is Saturday, October 10 starting at 1:00 p.m. Students and their families will be able to walk or bike 3 or 5 miles. We are also excited to streamline our fundraiser by going online through the 99 pledges fundraising site. Students will be able to reach out to family and friends by email, Facebook, and Twitter. Students will also be doing the traditional knocking on doors. If you would like to donate to the Marathon but don’t know how to go about it, please call the school.

School Pictures This year school pictures will take place on Thursday, October 1. Picture packets will be coming home with students in the next few weeks. Once again, parents will be able to order online.

Area Faith Community News

OUR CURRENT STRUGGLE AND SUPPORT OF THE MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH: As you know, the ministry we share in the name of Jesus Christ depends on your generous and constant support. We usually receive your donations through our weekend Mass collections, but in this extraordinary crisis, our numbers for these celebrations are limited. We ask that you do what you can to continue helping us to meet our obligations to our employees, and to pay our bills. We are trying to provide ministry online, as much as possible, and we will continue to reach out to you in prayer. Please do what you are able to support our parish’s ministry. You may drop your donation at weekend Masses, mail your donations in, drop them by the parish office, or now use Pay Pal to make your donations. If you would like to set up automatic withdrawal please contact Bonnie at Holy Trinity or Shirley at St. Pius X or Holy Family.

A REMINDER that masks are required in the church, per the governor's order. The exception to this are young children or people with medical or mental health conditions that prevent them from wearing a mask.

RCIA: Beginning this Fall, we will start RCIA sessions. If you are interested in attending RCIA sessions, please contact your parish office to sign up. The place/time for these sessions will be determined after we know how many participants will be attending and from which parish they are coming from. Please see the bulletin directory or bulletin cover for parish office numbers.

COMMON CUP MINISTRY: Free food distribution offered COVID Assistance Program: A free food distribution for those in need of food or newly struggling to make ends meet due to COVID-19 crisis is taking place Thursday, September 24, 4:00-6:00 p.m. at McLeod County Fairgrounds. Entrance will only be allowed off of Airport Road (South entrance) coming from the East (off Hwy 15). Due to the limit of 500 participants, we will limit only one household per car. Please contact Bev Bonte, Director of Common Cup Ministry at 320-587-2213 or commoncupmn@gmail.com. You may also visit www.2harvest.org or call 651-484-5117. Coat Drive: Common Cup is again collecting new and gently used coats for children and adults. This includes coats, mittens, snow pants, and hats. A box has been placed in the back of each of our AFC church buildings. The last day to drop off donations at the churches is October 10/11 weekend. Direct donations can also be made to the Common Cup Office at 105-2nd Avenue in Hutchinson. For more information, contact Debbie Donnay at 320-864-5914. School Backpack Project: CCM will again be sponsoring the McLeod County school supply drive. Due to the corona virus pandemic, Common Cup volunteers will purchase the items, pack the backpacks, and deliver them to the schools. Please consider making a monetary donation towards the purchase of these supplies and this much needed service. Checks can be made payable to CCM and left at the parish office or sent directly to CCM, 102-2nd Avenue SW, Hutchinson 55350. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Debbie Donnay, CCM Representative.

DRIVER/DISTRIBUTION COORDINATOR WANTED: McLeod Emergency Food Shelf is looking for up to 6 Mobile Outreach Program Driver/Distribution Coordinators. This part-time position is available 10 scheduled days (M-F) per month; up to 8 hours/day. A valid Class D driver’s license is required with a clean driving record. Volunteer Community Liaisons are also needed at each mobile distribution site. Maximum commitment is two hours per site. This is a fantastic opportunity for hands-on support within your own community! Please contact Lennie at 320-864-2088

PONTIFICAL GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION: Thank you to everyone who donated to the Pontifical Good Friday collection. If you still wish to give, please drop off your donation at your parish office or in a clearly marked envelope with the weekend collection.

SIGN-UP FOR FORMED: Please take time to sign-up and begin using Formed today. When you go to the formed.org website, click the sign-up button, and then go to the “I belong to a parish or Organization” button and click it. Type in St John Paul II AFC 1014 Knight Ave Glencoe MN and select it from the list. Then follow the instructions for signing up. For those of you who are already signed up, the sign-in process has changed. When you login, type in your e-mail and click next. You will then be directed to your e-mail where you will have an e-mail with a sign-in button to click. Click the button and you are signed-in. The site no longer uses passwords, and this two-step verification is safer with less to remember. If you have questions please call Bobbi or Lori at Holy Family. See the St. Pius X Religious Education section of the bulletin for ideas of what to watch or listen to on Formed this week.

MINNESOTA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE is looking to plan and host a candidate town hall ahead of the election this fall. The purpose of hosting a candidate town hall is to help our parishioners get to know where the candidates for the Minnesota House and Senate sit on issues that impact life, dignity, and the common good. We want to help parishioners make informed decisions at the polls. The St. John Paul II area faith community is looking for a volunteer(s) to organize this event. An information packet from the Minnesota Catholic Conference with step-by-step guidance for how to go about planning, promoting, and hosting an in-person or virtual town hall is available or all needed information can be found by visiting www.MNCatholic.org/TownHall.

UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS: Please see church bulletin boards for more information! HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: Crow River Habitat for Humanity is looking for: *Families to apply for homeownership. Apply at www.crhfh.org. *Veterans to apply for our 2021 veterans build. *Volunteers to assist in building homes. *Volunteers to serve on our board of Directors. *Financial support to assure we can continue to build homes throughout McLeod County. *Donations for our CRHFH Barn Sale. Please call 320-587-8868 for more information. 40 DAYS FOR LIFE, ST. CLOUD: Officially announcing the Fall Campaign. WE NEED YOU to help cover our hours. You can sign up on the website www.40daysforlife.com/stcloud or Judy Haag at 320-453-7592 judy4life@meltel.net. Those of you who have been with us in the past and again wish to join us, call your day captain to let him/her know. That way, we can begin to fill in the schedule and know more where we still need hours to fill. Our goal is to fill 12 hours 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Monday–Friday for the entire campaign, September 23 to November 1. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7: Silver Lake community blood drive, 1:00 – 7:00 p.m., American Legion, appointments are required, please call Margaret at 320-327-2249. Please bring a picture I.D. or donor card. All you can eat pancakes for the price of one order if you donate blood at the American Legion.

COR JESU Adoration/Gregorian chant music. September 20, 2020 St. Mary’s, Sleepy Eye, 7:15 p.m. November 14, 2020 Holy Trinity, Winsted, 7:15 p.m. January 23, 2021 St. Peter’s, St. Peter, 7:15 p.m. April 11, 2021 St. Catherine’s, Redwood Falls, 6:15 p.m. start time with social to follow.

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311 Fairlawn Ave. W.

Winsted, MN

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