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The Catholic Communities ofHoldingford, St. Anna, and St. WendelAll Saints, HoldingfordImmaculate Conception, St. AnnaSt. Columbkille, St. WendelDivine Mercy SundayApril 11, 2021Central Office in HoldingfordHours: Mon.-Wed. 10 to 3, Thurs. 1 to 5Website: tworiverscatholic.comOffice: (320) 228-0105Father: (320) 228-0110Divine Mercy Sunday Events at St. Mary’s CathedralSt. Cloud, MNIn case of emergency or a death, callFather at the Rectory 746-2231.Parish Pastoral TeamFather Gregory Mastey, PastorKristin Molitor,New Evangelization Coordinatorevangelist@tworiverscatholic.comJanice Wuebkers, Business ManagerOffice hours: Wed. 10 to 3 p.m.businessmanager@tworiverscatholic.comJessie Johnson, Secretarysecretary@tworiverscatholic.comConfession Times:By appointment onlyMarriage: Couples are to beginpreparation 6-12 months in advance andmust call the Central Office to meet withFather Gregory before setting a date.Diocesan Marriage Preparation Classesare required.Baptism: Call the Central Office toschedule Baptism.Shut-Ins: Please call us.New Parishioners: Please introduceyourself to Father after Mass and call theCentral Office. If you are leaving our parishesplease call the central office so we canupdate our census. Thank you.P.O. Box 308,Holdingford, MN 56340Divine Mercy Sunday Events at St. Paul’sSauk Centre, MN“If the angels were capable of envy,they would envy us for two things:One is the receiving ofHoly Communion,and the other is suffering.” Sr. FaustinaSchedule of the Day:1:00 p.m. Exposition of theBlessed Sacrament2:00-3:45 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation3:00 p.m. Chaplet and Consecrationto Divine Mercy3:45 p.m. BenedictionPray the Divine4:00 p.m. Holy MassMercy Prayer!(Photo 2010 Brian H. Gill )

Evangelization CornerEucharistic Kristin MolitorAdorationDear Friends,Happy Divine Mercy Sunday!Cluster AdorationEvery Monday and afterweekday MassesThe “heart” of the Divine Mercy message is radical trust inJesus. But it’s difficult for us to trust Jesus when we don’t reallyunderstand how much He loves us. This is why St. Faustina spenther life teaching us about “The Heart” - the Sacred Heart - behindthe Divine Mercy message.Jesus speaks about His Sacred Heart to St. Faustina in her diary:"I have opened My heart as a living fountain of mercy. Let allsouls draw life from it.” If we want to grow in our Trust in Jesus,we must spend time gazing upon His pierced side on a daily basis.The pierced side of Jesus provides an opening for us to see HisHeart. The Scriptures consider the heart to be more than aphysical organ; it is the core and the most expressive element ofa person. In other words, the heart is the essence of theperson. That's why when lovers "share their hearts,” they arereally revealing to the other the essence of who they are.When Jesus reveals His Heart to us, he reveals the core of who Heis: Divine Love given and poured out for us. Jesus’ Heart reveals tous that He is Mercy. And what is Mercy? It is a love that goes outto alleviate misery.We need Jesus' love to touch our misery, but often our faith is tooweak to believe in such a wonderful and unconditional love. Intoday's Gospel, Thomas's faith is strengthened after he is invitedto put his hand in Jesus' side. Jesus’ pierced side teaches Thomasthat Jesus is trustworthy.Brothers and sisters, today Jesus invites each one of us to gazeinto His pierced side. Like Thomas, it is here where our misery ismet with mercy and it is here where we learn to Trust.O blood and water, which gushed forth from the heart of Jesus asa fountain of mercy for us, I trust in youThe Healing Power of GodRemember in prayer all who are in need of theLord’s healing and strength especially:Teckla Scegura, Dave Scegura, Lee Larkey, Arnold Voss, Residentsand Staff at Mother of Mercy, Al Hartung, Theresa Johannes,Fr. Gregory, Shelley Ostendorf, Theresa Pierskalla, Leon Opatz,Jerome Young, David Fischer, Idella Moore, Tom Studniski,Loren Philippi, LeRoy Johannes, Ardith Mosier, Mickey Jeffers,Carol Kuklok, Ron Stanoch, Casey Tschida, Don Breth,Art Harlander Sr., LeRoy Hartung, Bonnie Woitalla12 noon to 8 p.mAll Saints – St. Mary’sHappy Easter!Our 50 days of Easter lasts until Pentecost!Let’s continue to celebrate and be filled with thejoy of the Resurrection!Jesus, I Trust in YouIf you borrowed a Stations of the Cross booklet,return it to the church Sacristy from where youborrowed it from. Thank you!Job Postings call Fr. Gregory if interestedSecretary/Receptionist for Holdingford Office20 hours per week.Youth Minister 10 hours per weekThank you to Shelley Vouk for her ministryBible in a Year : www.ascensionpress.comThe Catholic Bible read aloud to you in 365 dayswith insights from Fr. Mike Schmitz.Preparing for Consecration to St. Joseph? Praythe Litany of St. Joseph with Fr. Gregoryon our website: tworiverscatholic.com(Also available is the Litany of Trust, recordingsof live Mass and Night Prayer).Sr. Faustina’s Diary in a year: Fr. Joseph Roesch,MIC, will read St. Faustina’s Diary each day for ayear. Go to www.thedivinemercy.org. This isfree and available on Spotify, Apple Podcastsand Google Podcasts.Mass Intentions can be requested by filling outa Mass Intention Form and mailing it along with 10 to the Central Office or dropping it into thePrayer Lines —All Saints: Ramona Fedor 746-2395Kathleen Ebnet 746-2227Immaculate Conception:Shirley Schwalbe 356-7209Christine Maleska 356-7246St Columbkille: Esther Struzyk 251-4984Susan Opatz 363-8160

News & EventsThank youto this community for allthe help, support and love given toTheresa & Robert Pierskalla.Theresa passed on 3/17/21.The Easter Candle for St. Columbkillewas donated anonymously in honorof Theresa and Robert.If you are interested in being on theschedule or have changes inavailability please contact:Ministry Schedulers:All Saints: Patty Becker 291-6582Immaculate Conception: Kathy Scegura746-2814St. Columbkille: Carol Kuklok 247-3427DAYS FOR LIFEBLESSINGS & THANKS to all whoparticipated in this year’s LentenPrayer Vigil both at Planned Parent hood in St Cloud or in Holdingford orindividually at home. As we rejoice atour Savior’s Resurrection & celebrateHis Divine Mercy, we can alsocelebrate the 505 babies’ lives savedduring the Lenten campaign & theirmother’s courage to say “yes” toGod’s gift of life.The Saint Isidore Council Knights ofColumbus is again doing their annualFeed the Families Food Drive for thelocal Food Shelf. The Food Drive isunderway and continues through theApril 24th –25th Weekend Masses atSt. Columbkille,St. Wendel, All Saints-St. Mary’s,Holdingford and ImmaculateConception, St. Anna. Please bringyour non-perishable food andpersonal care items and place in theboxes in the back of the churches orenvelopes with cash donationsmarked for the K of C Food Drive canbe placed in the collection. Thank youfor your support! For questionsplease contact Mike Peters746-2377 or Grand Knight,Jamie Panek 290-7752Pop Tab CollectionIn St. Anna, St. Wendel and Holdingford there are drop boxes for poptabs for the Ronald McDonald House.This is a great way to help familiesstay with their child during an illnessrequiring hospitalization.Monday Acts 4:23-31/Jn 3:1-8Tuesday Acts 4:32-37/Jn 3:7b-15Wednesday Acts 5:17-26/Jn 3:16-21Thursday Acts 5:27-33/Jn 3:31-36Friday Acts 5:34-42/Jn 6:1-15Saturday Acts 6:1-7/Jn 6:16-21Sunday Acts 3:13-15, 17-19/1 Jn 2:1-5a/ Lk 24:35-48Grow in yourFaith!FORMED PICK OF THE WEEKJesusis with us!Knights ofColumbusWeekly ReadingsSaint Faustina is known as the“Secretary of Divine Mercy.” Join Dr.Ben Akers and Fr. Mateuscz as theydiscuss the message of Divine MercyThe Holdingford WrestlingChili Feed and Cash RaffleApril 24th from 5-8:00 p.m. at thePelican Lake Ballroom.Online Giving:Go to the URL address for yourchurch as listed below. Click on“Sign up for Your New Account” andcomplete your initial registration.Please call 800-348-2886 Option 2for assistance. Thank you!URL Addresses:All Saints, Holdingford, MNwww.osvonlinegiving.com/1723Immaculate Conception, St. Annawww.osvonlinegiving.com/1720St. Columbkille, St. Wendelwww.osvonlinegiving.com/1721Divine MercyReceive your copy of the FREE bookby Divine Mercy expert, DrewMariani, and discover the healingpower of this incredible devotion at:https://relevantradio.com/mercy/#post-54407A Memorial Service is being held forEd J. Opatz at Our Lady of Mt.Carmel on this Sunday, April 11th at10:30 a.m. The family will have aluncheon at the American Legion inHoldingford at 12:30 to 3:00 p.m.Everyone is invited.Weekly OfferingFinancial ContributionsParish incomeApril 4, 2021AS 9,065.00IC 4,959.00SC 2,718.00Thank you for your generosity!“For where your Treasure is, therealso will your heart be.” Luke 12:34

Parish News & EventsSt. ColumbkilleThank you for the flower donations at St. Columbkille Church.Your monetary gifts are greatly appreciated. A special thankyou to Mary Ritter for her plant donation and sharing of extraspring decorations as we prepared for the Easter season.Thank you to the St. Wendel Sportsman Club for again giving agenerous donation to be used for keeping plants outside of St.Columbkille Church. We appreciate the support!All SaintsSoldier’s Shrine One of this year’s goals for All Saints is tofreshen up the Soldier’s Shrine landscaping and flowers. Weneed 5 or 6 people who are gardeners and/or have a good eyefor suggestions to head this group. If you are interested pleasecall the Central Office. 4 people have signed up already.Immaculate ConceptionParish bazaar is delayed until next year but we will have ourquilt, cash and gun raffles on Sunday, June 27, 2021We need donations for quilts and cash by April 12th or if you’dlike to buy a ticket contact:Cash Raffle-Businesses or individuals of 25 or greater cashprizes, please contact Brenda Dobis 241-6962Quilt Raffle-Twin, full or queen size quilts, please contactRita Auer 746-2340Gun Raffle– Mary Traut 249-9749 or Tina VanHeel 845-4950All ClusterWomen’s GroupIn preparation for our parish-wide consecration to St. Joseph,our women’s group will be discussing Fr. Don Calloway’s book“Consecration to St. Joseph” at our meetings during the monthof April. All women going through theconsecration process are invited to participate in our discussions! We have morning and evening session options. Upcoming women’s group meetings:April 19th -7 p.m. -Zoom (contact Kristin Molitor for the link)April 20th - 10:30 a.m. at All Saints - St. Mary’s basementOur Deep Dive Discernment of spirits group will meet onMonday, April 26th at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom and Tuesday, April27th at 10:30 a.m. at All Saints - St. Mary’s basement.Consider Joining a Discipleship Quad Contact Kristin if youwould like to learn more about joining a Discipleship Quad.Well-Read Mom April 27th from 4-5:30 p.m. is the next WellRead Mom meeting. We will gather behind the church in St.Anna and discussing “The Hiding Place” call Susan at(320) 224-6052 for questions or to join.Rural Catholic Singles GroupJoin in for prayer, topical information and discussions forsingle people who are discerning their vocation and looking forsocial connections in the process. Our next meeting is April10th from 8-9:30 p.m. at All Saints-St. Mary’s.Contact Janel Heinen 290-2877 to find out more informationabout this newly formed group meeting for fun and faith!