The Catholic Connection

1. Spanish Mass this Saturday, March 28th at SJ at 8am

2. Chrism Mass on Monday, March 30 in Duluth at 5:30pm.

3. Mass schedule for the Triduum: Th at 6pm at SJ. Fr at 3pm at SJ. Sat. at 830 at SJ. Resurrection party COME. Sunday 830 at OLF and 1030 at SJ.

4. Divine Mercy-40 Hours Spring Retreat in Crosslake—see Fr.’s article in bulletin.

1. Tuesday Mass is moved to 6 pm instead of 12 noon.  Fr. Eli is in Duluth for a meeting.

2. Wed. is the Annunciation, Masses offered 9 AM OLF, 6 PM SJ, consecration to Jesus through Mary afterwards.

3. Palm Sunday 10:30 AM Mass begins with a procession from the parking lot at SJ.

4. Next week is Holy Week, schedule is:

- Holy Thursday 6 PM SJ

- Good Friday service 3 PM SJ, stations of the cross at OLF 6 PM

- Easter Vigil Mass 8:30 PM SJ

- Easter Sunday Mass 8:30 AM OLF, 10:30 AM SJ

1.       GROUP night is this Wednesday, March 18th. Scan the QR code in the bulletin and see which one looks interesting to you!

2.       St. Joseph Feast Day is Thursday, March 19th: Mass at 6PM at SJ (no 8am Mass) followed by an ice cream social to celebrate our patron saint!

3.      The Ministries Appeal: If you haven't made your gift yet, please prayerfully consider doing so.

4.      Men's Retreat is Saturday, March 21st. Sign up today in the back of church, online or call the office. 4PM Mass on March 21st at both SJ and OLF. Mass at 10:30 only on March 22 at SJ.

5.      Stations at OLF at 4pm followed by a Lenten meal. Meal from 5:30-6:30pm at SJ followed by Stations at 6:30pm.

Dcn. Jim teachings on the sacraments of healing

Dr. Paul Severson teaches on these two sacraments

1. This Wednesday is ENCOUNTER night. All are welcome to the church: 6:15-7:15pm.

2. Stations every Friday: 4pm at OLF (meatless potluck) and fish supper from 5:30-6:30 at SJ with Stations at 6:30.

3. The Prayer Guild will be praying the rosary for the building project Saturday, March 14th at 10am in the adoration chapel.

4. Tonight is our penance service at SJ. Starting at 5:30pm.

1. Stations every Friday: 4pm at OLF (meatless potluck) and soup supper from 5:30-6:30 at SJ with Stations at 6:30.

2. Your support of The Ministries Appeal benefits us all through Vocation & Clergy Support of our seminarians, deacon, current and retired priests. If you have not already made your gift in support of our clergy, please prayerfully consider doing so.

3. This Wednesday is FORMATION night. Dinner at 5:30 followed by class until 7:30.

4. Altar Server Appreciation is today. Thank you to our servers and parents who encourage them. See the bulletin for details about the pool and pizza party this afternoon.

5. Liability at new church building site: please stay in your car and drive around only.

Lent has begun:

1. Stations on Friday's of Lent 4 PM at OLF (potluck afterwards except the first 2 weeks of Lent because of the construction project).  Stations at SJ 6:30 Dinner served before 5:30-6:30 PM.

2. Group Night this Wednesday for Faith Formation 6:15-7:15 Meetings for the groups.

Dr. Paul Severson teaches on Marriage and Human Sexuality