SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday, February 22 1 Peter 5:1-4; Psalm 23:1-6; Matthew 16:13-19 Tuesday, February 23 Isaiah 55:10-11; Psalm 34:4-7,16-19; Matthew 6:7-15 Wednesday, February 24 Jonah 3:1-10; Psalm 51:3-4,12-13,18-19; Luke 11:29-32 Thursday, February 25 Esther 14:1,3-5,12-14; Psalm 138:1-3,7-8; Matthew 7:7-12 Friday, February 26 Ezekiel 18:21-28; Psalm 130:1-8; Matthew 5:20-26 Saturday, February 27 Deuteronomy 26:16-19; Psalm 119:1-2,4-5,7-8; Matthew 5:43-48 Sunday, February 28 Genesis 22:1-2,9-13,15-18; Psalm 116:10,15-19; Romans 8:31-34; Mark 9:2-10

Prayer Requests If you or someone you know is in need of prayers, please call or email the parish office and we will add their names to our ongoing parishioners and friends list of intentions:markmstlouis@comcast.net or call 651-224-3379.

Please pray for our parishioners and friends of St. Louis Church who are sick: Paul Anderson, Peggy Anfang, John Austin, Bill, Joyce Cole, Christy, Ginny Collins, Monty Denniston, Shirley Dufresne, Barb Arland-Frye, Greg Ennis, William F. Faulkner, Don Gervais, Anne Hallgren, Margaret Ann Hennen, Lary Haupt, Bonida Lanford, Caroline Lanford, Lowell, Tom Miller, Tom Mogren, Ruth Murray, Gretchen Naegeli, Tom Nutter, Mary Bartel O’Connell, Zachary Redland, Tamera Schwartz, Brian Walstad, Justin Woessner.

People Around The Church Asking For Money The police recommend that when you are confronted by a person asking you for money, a very good response is to immediately say “no” and to keep moving. If the person persists, repeat your response of “no” but briefly communicate to them that you will make a contribution to help support the work of Catholic Charities or the Union Gospel Mission or the Naomi Center and will pray for them. Individuals in need should be referred to these places. Finally if you feel threatened in any way and you are carrying your cell phone, call 911 and report the incident. At no time should you ever reach into your wallet or purse.

HOLY VIRGIN OF GUADALUPE, QUEEN OF THE ANGELS AND MOTHER OF THE AMERICAS. WE FLY TO YOU TODAY AS YOUR BELOVED CHILDREN. WE ASK YOU TO INTERCEDE FOR US WITH YOUR SON, AS YOU DID AT THE WEDDING IN CANA. PRAY FOR US, LOVING MOTHER, AND GAIN FOR OUR NATION AND WORLD, AND FOR ALL OUR FAMILIES AND LOVED ONES, THE PROTECTION OF YOUR HOLY ANGELS, THAT WE MAY BE SPARED THE WORST OF THIS ILLNESS. FOR THOSE ALREADY AFFLICTED, WE ASK YOU TO OBTAIN THE GRACE OF HEALING AND DELIVERANCE. HEAR THE CRIES OF THOSE WHO ARE VULNERABLE AND FEARFUL, WIPE AWAY THEIR TEARS AND HELP THEM TO TRUST. IN THIS TIME OF TRIAL AND TESTING, TEACH ALL OF US IN THE CHURCH TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER AND TO BE PATIENT AND KIND. HELP US TO BRING THE PEACE OF JESUS TO OUR LAND AND TO OUR HEARTS. WE COME TO YOU WITH CONFIDENCE, KNOWING THAT YOU TRULY ARE OUR COMPASSIONATE MOTHER, HEALTH OF THE SICK AND CAUSE OF OUR JOY. SHELTER US UNDER THE MANTLE OF YOUR PROTECTION, KEEP US IN THE EMBRACE OF YOUR ARMS, HELP US ALWAYS TO KNOW THE LOVE OF YOUR SON, JESUS. AMEN.

MEDITATION February 21, 2021

First Sunday Of Lent The waters shall never again become a flood. (Genesis 9:15)

Doesn’t it seem odd to begin Lent with the story of Noah’s ark? Could it be because Noah spent forty days riding out a huge flood and Jesus endured forty days “among wild beasts” (Mark 1:13)? Well, that’s part of the reason. But beyond that, there is a promise hidden in God’s covenant with Noah. By vowing never again to destroy the earth in a flood, he pointed toward a better way to overcome sin and evil: Jesus’ death and resurrection. And Lent gives us forty days to prepare for it! In today’s second reading, St. Peter tells us why Noah and his family are perfect Lenten companions for us. Through the flood, they escaped a sinful environment and entered a new life with God—just as we escape sin and enter new life through the floodwaters of Baptism. If you’re preparing for Baptism this Lent, you have a special reason to rejoice. You will be passing through waters into salvation firsthand. But if you are already baptized, you can rejoice too, especially if you spend these forty days renewing your baptismal promises. Renounce the devil and all his temptations. Affirm your faith in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Recall God’s covenant with you. As you dedicate yourself to God this Lent, you’ll come to know the Lord better. And that will make you more confident in his love and his grace. So find extra time to pray this Lent. Give more of your time and money to people in need. Choose to fast, either from food or from a negative activity or habit. You might feel like Noah on the ark sometimes, and it might get messy. But the journey is worth it because when you finally reach the joy of Easter Sunday, you’ll be stepping into a fuller understanding and experience of God’s faithfulness and his salvation. Lent has just begun. Let’s get on the boat!

“Lord, help me follow you into new life this Lent.” Used with permission from The Word Among Us

FEATURED ON THE COVER: Detail of Our Lady of Lourdes in the St. Bernadette Window. The 1914 window was completely renovated and refurbished in 2015 in loving memory of †Jane DesLauriers Turner. Her ancestor P. A. DesLauriers was a trustee and on the building committee in 1909 (second row, 3rd from the right.) The statue of Notre Dame de Liesse in the courtyard between the rectory and the church was also given in Jane’s memory (2014)...to be continued.

RING OUT, O BELLS . . . DATE REQUEST FOR INTENTION REQUESTED BY February 22 †John Nasseff Birthday Memorial Helene Houle February 24 Mary Christina Solyntjes Happy Birthday An Old Friend February 25 Karissa Gubash Happy Birthday (On February 26th) Helene Houle February 26 †Bob Klas, Sr. Memorial Fred Lenertz, Jr. and Sr. February 27 Gerard Chlebeck Happy Birthday Helene Houle February 28 James Damasco Happy Birthday (On February 27th) Nancy and Bruce Lindberg

OPEN BELL DATES: The following dates are still open in February and March for anyone wishing to have the bells rung in memory or in honor of a loved one. March 1st-2nd, 7th, 9th-11th, 13th, 15th, 17th-18th, 23rd-24th, 26th-28th, Please call the rectory during office hours to make arrangements.

Mass Intentions Monday, February 22 The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle 6:45 Vocations to Religious Life 12:10 Souls in Purgatory Tuesday, February 23 St. Polycarp 6:45 Sean Edward Neumann 12:10 Homeless and Unemployed Wednesday, February 24 6:45 Virginia Collins 12:10 †Marjorie Conn Thursday, February 25 6:45 Beverly O’Connell 12:10 Ronald Koetz Friday, February 26 6:45 †Bob Klas, Sr. 12:10 Florence Tobin Saturday, February 27 6:45 Eckstein Family 5:00 †Edward R. Godbout Sunday, February 28 Second Sunday of Lent 7:00 Living and Deceased Parishioners and Friends of St. Louis Church 9:15 †Frances Belland 11:00 †Anna and †Helena 12:30 Fallen Away Family Members

PARISH CALENDAR Anointing of the Sick suspended until further notice. Rosary in the Church Feb. 22, 23, 25 & 26 at 11:35am Organ Concert Tuesday Feb. 23 Following the 12:10 Mass Eucharistic Exposition Wednesday, Feb. 24, 11am-12 Noon Stations of the Cross Friday, Feb 26th 5:15pm

Tuesday Organ Concerts Continue St. Louis Church’s renowned Organ Concerts continue this year on Tuesdays following the 12:10 Mass. The February 23rd concert recitalist is Dr. Kris Rizzotto Director of Music at Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. For a complete schedule of concert information go to our website at stlouiskingoffrance.org.

National Catholic Women’s Conference: My Peace I Give You March 12-14, online Discover women just like you sharing similar struggles and learn how they're finding freedom in Faith. Learn how prayer enhances your vocation as a mother, spouse, professional, and friend. Experience how God multiplies our time and energy when we make prayer a priority. Learn how to stop wasting time and energy on guilt, comparison, and resentment and become fully alive as a Catholic Woman. Learn more and register. https://go.virtualcatholicconference.com/NCWC2021

Fasting and Abstinence During Lent According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Roman Catholics must fast and abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 and Good Friday, April 2, 2021. Additionally, they must abstain from meat on all Fridays during Lent. The norms of fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59.

Second Collection for Endowment Fund There will be a second collection next weekend February 27th and 28th at all of the Masses for the Father Paul F. Morrissey, S.M. in memory of John Nasseff Endowment Fund.

Stations of the Cross will be offered on Fridays during Lent at 5:15 pm in the church. On Good Friday at 12:10 p.m. only.

Fuel and Heat Collection Thank You Thanks to all of you who contributed to our Fuel and Heat Collection at Mass, through the mail and online. As of this writing we have collected $1,865.50.

Franciscan Brothers of Peace Food Shelf Needs This year our collection for the Franciscan Brothers of Peace Food Shelf will be different than in the past. Below is a list of items that are needed most for the food shelf. We appreciate you sticking to the items listed below as the brothers have had generous Thanksgiving and Christmas food donations. Boxes for your donations will be in the church and chapel. FBP Food Shelf Needs as of February 2021: Cooking oil (smaller bottles are better than bigger) Sugar (white or brown, not powdered) Coffee (ground) Cup-O-Noodle style soups (just add hot water to the container) Shampoo (medium, not huge size, close to $1 each like Suave or Vo5 brand) Laundry detergent (small-medium liquid containers) Dish soap Toilet paper Paper towels Hand warmers (hothands, etc.) Magic gloves Ski gloves Gas cards (Holiday, BP, etc.) Gift cards (Target, Walmart, Cub) Masks (cloth or disposable, for adults) Blue Similac (baby formula) Baby wipes Cough drops/lozenges

Together in Hope The Catholic Services Appeal Foundation partners with fellow Catholic to share Christ’s love with neighbors in need through ministries that serve the poor, support life and strengthen the Faith. Your gift brings hope by helping provide: •Thousands with life-giving care via hospital chaplains. •12,000 people / week with fresh groceries and hygiene items. •1,200 hot meals monthly. •635 people with housing/emergency shelter each month. •33,000 young people with Faith-filled outreach. •1,300 women and families with pro-life support. •28,000 Catholic school students with in-person learning. •Over 50 seminarians studying to be future priests of our Archdiocese with tuition assistance and room and board Visit www.csafspm.org to learn more or www.GiveCSAF.org to donate today! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK. VISIT OUR FACEBOOK LINK

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February2,2021

DearfriendinChrist,

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So,Ihumblyaskthreethingsfromyou.First,Iwouldlikeyoutoprayforme.Iwanttogrowinholiness,andIbelieveinthepowerofprayer.Second,IwantyoutoasktheLordifHeiscallingyoutocontributefinanciallytothiscause.Third,doyouhaveanypetitionsthatIcanbringtotheLordthissummer?Iamsogratefulforyourtimeandconsideration.MayGodcontinuetosanctifyusonourjourneytowardsheaven.

Versol’alto,

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