Church of

St Francis of Assisi

1114 Third Street SE

Rochester, MN 55904

507.288.7313

http://stfrancis-church.org

Weekday Mass:

Monday-Friday 7:15AM

School Mass:

Tuesday 9:15AM

Weekend Mass:

Saturday 4:30PM

Sunday 8AM, 10AM

In Spanish:

Thursday 7PM

Sunday 12PM

Misa En Español:

Jueves 7PM

Domingo 12PM

Parish Center

507-288-7313

Monday-Friday

8AM - 4:30PM

Pastor

Msgr. Thomas Cook

Parochial Vicar

Rev. Luis Vargas

Committed to living and proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ within the

Catholic tradition, we are blessed to have as our patron saint someone who

continues to call us to reach out to others in charity and compassion.

Four th Sunday in Ord inary T ime January 28, 2018

All were amazed and asked one another, "What is this? A new teaching

with authority. He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him."

His fame spread everywhere throughout the whole region of Galilee.

- Mark 1:27-28

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 28 January, 2018

This weekend, January 27-28, we will take up a Second Collection for the Church

in Latin America. Contributions to this collection support the training of priests,

religious, and lay leaders; the education of youth; and other pastoral projects that

bring people more fully into the life of the Catholic Church in 23 impoverished

countries in Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. Please use

the special envelope in your envelope packet for this collection.

This week is National Catholic Schools Week (January 28–February 3). There are

many wonderful activities planned this week for our students. Thank you to all those people who make sacrifices

to support our Catholic Schools: the families who choose to send their children to a Catholic school, as well as our

principals, teachers, staff, volunteers, benefactors, and board of trustees who dedicate their lives to educating our

young people.

During this week, the Church honors another wonderful saint and brilliant educator on Wednesday, January 31,

the feast of St. John Bosco (X1888), who founded a religious order called the Salesians, dedicated to teaching the

youth in Turin, Italy. St. John Bosco is known as the “Apostle of Youth,” and today there are over 16,000 Salesians

in the world.

Bishop Quinn will be offering Mass at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 31, at Lourdes High School for all the

Catholic School students and teachers in the city of Rochester. It is fitting during Catholic Schools Week that

everyone will be united at Mass in a special way with the chief-teacher of the diocese.

First Friday, February 2, is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. According to Sacred Scripture (Leviticus 12: 2-

8), Mary and Joseph had to present their firstborn Son in the temple 40 days after his birth (Luke 2: 22-40). As they

were presenting Our Lord in the temple, they met a man named Simeon who took the Child Jesus in his arms and

called him “the light of revelation to the nations.” (Luke 2: 32) Because Simeon said that Jesus was “the light,” the Feast

of the Presentation of the Lord is known as “CandleMass,” the Mass where the priest blesses all the candles that

will be burned in the sanctuary during the coming year. The 7:15 a.m. Mass on Friday will begin in the narthex

with the blessing of candles; everyone will be invited to join me for the blessing. After Mass you will be invited to

take a box of blessed candles home with you. There will also be a special sung Latin Mass (Missa Cantata) for the

Feast of the Presentation at 5:30 p.m.

Because the Presentation of the Lord by Mary and Joseph reveal their perfect life of poverty, chastity, and obedience,

February 2 is also World Day for Consecrated Life. We give thanks to Almighty God for the many religious sisters

and nuns, brothers and monks, hermits and priests, who have consecrated their lives to God through the vows of

poverty, chastity, and obedience. And we pray that more of our young people, children and grandchildren, will give

their lives in joyful and generous service to the Lord by accepting from Him their religious vocation.

First Saturday, February 3, is the Feast of Saint Blaise. Saint Blaise was a bishop and martyr in Armenia during the

300s. On one occasion, Saint Blaise was able to heal a little boy who was choking on a fish bone; for this reason,

Saint Blaise has been invoked as the patron saint for those people with diseases of the throat. I will administer the

Blessing of Throats with blessed candles after the 8:00 a.m. Latin Mass on Saturday, February 3.

This year, Ash Wednesday is February 14. According to the Roman Missal, the ashes blessed and distributed on Ash

Wednesday are made from the palm branches that were blessed on Palm Sunday of the previous year. Over the

course of the next two weeks, you can bring your blessed palms and place them in the basket provided in the

narthex; the palms will be burned for Ash Wednesday.

A Word f rom Father Cook

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¿QUÉ SIGNIFICAN LOS COLORES LITÚRGICOS Y CUÁNDO SE USAN? La diversidad de colo-res en las vestiduras sa-gradas pretende ex-presar con más efica-cia, aun exteriormente,

tanto el carácter propio de los misterios de la fe que se celebran, como el sentido progresivo de la vida cristiana en el transcurso del año litúrgico. Así los cristianos oran con sentimientos diversos evoca-dos también por los colores de las vestiduras litúrgi-cas. BLANCO: Se usa en tiempo pascual, tiempo de na-vidad, fiestas del Señor, de la Virgen, de los ánge-les, y de los santos no mártires. Es el color del gozo pascual, de la luz y de la vida. Expresa alegría y pu-reza. ROJO: Se usa el domingo de Ramos, el Viernes San-to, Pentecostés, fiesta de los apóstoles y santos mártires. Significa el don del Espíritu Santo que nos hace capaces de testimoniar la propia fe aún has-ta derramar la sangre en el martirio. Es el color de la sangre y del fuego. VERDE: Se usa en el tiempo ordinario (período que va desde el Bautismo del Señor hasta Cuaresma y de Pentecostés a Adviento). Expresa la juventud de la Iglesia, el resurgir de una vida nueva. Se usa en los oficios y Misas del «ciclo anual». MORADO: Indica la esperanza, el ansia de encon-trar a Jesús, el espíritu de penitencia; por eso se usa en adviento, cuaresma y liturgia de difuntos. Es signo de penitencia y austeridad. MENOS USADOS: DORADO o PLATEADO: Subraya la importancia de las grandes fiestas. En los días más solemnes pue-den emplearse ornamentos más nobles, aunque no sean del color del día ROSA: Subraya el gozo por la cercanía del Salvador el Tercer Domingo de Adviento, e indica una pausa en el rigor penitencial el Cuarto Domingo de Cua-resma. Es símbolo de alegría, pero de una alegría efímera. AZUL: Indica las fiestas marianas, sobre la Inmacula-da Concepción.

A Note f rom Father Lu is

Th is Week’s In tent ions and Readings

Readings for the Week of January 28, 2018 Sunday: Dt 18:15-20/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 7-9, [8]/1 Cor 7:32-35/Mk 1:21-28 Monday: 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13/Ps 3:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [8a]/Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday: 2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30--19:3/Ps 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [1a]/Mk 5:21-43 Wednesday: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17/Ps 32:1-2, 5, 6, 7 [cf. 5c]/Mk 6:1-6 Thursday: 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12/1 Chr 29:10, 11ab, 11d-12a, 12bcd [12b]/Mk 6:7-13 Friday: Mal 3:1-4/Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 10 [10b]/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32 Saturday: 1 Kgs 3:4-13/Ps 119:9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 [12b]/Mk 6:30-34 Next Sunday: Jb 7:1-4, 6-7/Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [cf. 3a]/1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23/Mk 1:29-39

Las lecturas de la semana del 28 de enero de 2018 Domingo: Dt 18, 15-20/Sal 95, 1-2. 6-7. 7-9. [8]/1 Cor 7, 32-35/Mc 1, 21-28 Lunes: 2 Sm 15, 13-14. 30; 16, 5-13/Sal 3, 2-3. 4-5. 6-7 [8]/Mc 5, 1-20 Martes: 2 Sm 18, 9-10. 14. 24-25. 30--19, 3/Sal 86, 1-2. 3-4. 5-6 [1]/Mc 5, 21-43 Miércoles: 2 Sm 24, 2. 9-17/Sal 32, 1-2. 5. 6. 7 [cfr. 5]/Mc 6, 1-6 Jueves: 1 Re 2, 1-4. 10-12/1 Cr 29, 10. 11. 11-12. 12 [12]/Mc 6, 7-13 Viernes: Mal 3, 1-4/Sal 24, 7. 8. 9. 10 [10]/Heb 2, 14-18/Lc 2, 22-40 o 2, 22-32 Sábado: 1 Re 3, 4-13/Sal 119, 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14 [12]/Mc 6, 30-34 Domingo siguiente: Job 7, 1-4. 6-7/Sal 147, 1-2. 3-4. 5-6 [cfr. 3]/1 Cor 9, 16-19. 22-23/Mc 1, 29-39

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For the Week of January 28, 2018

MON Jan 29 7:15 AM Marie Huber †

TUE Jan 30 7:15 AM Helen Sell †

* 9:15 AM NO SCHOOL MASS

WED Jan 31 7:15 AM William O’Rourke †

THU Feb 1 7:15 AM Ron Valek †

FRI Feb 2 7:15 AM Paul Kinsman †

v 5:30 PM Ad Libitum

SAT Feb 3 v 8:00 AM Ad Libitum

4:30 PM Deceased Members of

Tlougan Family †

SUN Feb 4 8:00 AM Pro Populo

10:00 AM Teddy Klobe †

** 12:00 PM

* School Mass ** Spanish Mass *** Nursing Home v Latin

MASS INTENTIONS

If you have a desire to remember someone who has passed away or is just in need of some extra prayers,

Mass Intentions are available every day for our weekday Masses and on the weekends.

Welcome to the Church of St. Francis of Assisi. Our church has helped to bring Jesus Christ to the city of Roch-ester since 1937. We seek to foster the spiritual growth of our parishion-ers through the celebration of the Sacraments, catechesis, community life, and personal prayer. Like our patron saint, we strive to rebuild the Church and to console the heart of Jesus by serving our neighbors in need.

VSacrament of Penance:

Saturday: 3:30 – 4:15 PM VSacramento de la Penitencia: Sábados de 3:30 a 4:15 PM y domingos antes de la misa. VBaptisms:

Call the Parish Office at 288-7313 to make preparations, preferably prior to the birth of your child. VBautismos:

Platicas de Preparación: 10 de febrero. Hora: 9AM-11AM.

Donde: Salón de San Francisco Padres y Padrinos tienen que asistir. Niños mayores de 7 años: favor de llamar a la oficina parroquial (507) 288-7313.

VMarriage: Please make arrangements at least

six months in advance. Pre-Cana course is required. VMatrimonio:

Por favor hacer los arreglos al me-nos 6 meses antes de la boda. Se requiere participar en las platicas prematrimonial. Llamar a la oficina 507-288-7313.

VNew Parishioners:

We warmly welcome you to Saint Francis of Assisi. You can register as a new member on our website at www.stfrancis-church.org or please stop by or call the Parish Center 288-7313 to register. VNuevos Parroquianos:

Les damos una calurosa bienveni-da a San Francisco. Por favor pase al Centro Parroquial para registrarse.

Welcome

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X Catholic Schools Week begins on

Sunday, January 28th.

X Tuesday, January 30 is St. Francis

Night at Potbelly's. Mention the school at the cash register and Potbelly's will donate a percentage of the sale

back to the Home and School Association.

X The weekly all school Mass will be held on Wednesday, January 31

at 10:00 am at Lourdes High School.

X Open House and Ice Cream Social are scheduled for Thursday,

February 1st from 6-8:00 p.m.

Fai th Format ion

FAITH FORMATION UPDATES:

X Many of our parish’s youth are pre-

paring to receive the Sacrament of Penance for the first time on Saturday, February 10 at 10AM. Please pray for

all those who will soon experience the radical mercy of God in this sacrament!

X Muchos de los jóvenes de nuestra parroquia se están preparando

para recibir el Sacramento de la Penitencia por primera vez el 10

de febrero a las 10 a.m. ¡Oren por todos aquellos que pronto experi-mentarán la misericordia radical de Dios en este sacramento!

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YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS:

X SNOWTUBING! Saturday, February 18, 3PM-5PM. The Rochester

Youth Groups are coming together once again to fly down frozen hills on inflatable tubes at Ironwood Springs. Sign up with Brian!

X YOUTHNIGHT. Join us for high school Youth Night! This week, we’ll

meet at St. Pius X from 7PM-9PM.

X YOUTH PAGE. Want to keep up with opportunities for high school

youth? Check out our youth page at: http://stfrancis-church.org/youth-ministry

X YOUNG ADULT VALENTINES DINNER! Friday, February 9 in the St.

Clare Room at 5:30PM! Young Adults, ages 18-39, are invited to join the Frassati Fraternity and Blessed Chiara Women’s Group for a

home-cooked meal. Men will meet in the kitchen at 5PM to start

serving the women at 5:30PM. RSVP and submit your $5 donation to Brian by February 2. (Los jóvenes adultos, de entre 18 y 39 años, están invitados a unirse a la Fraternidad Frassati y Bl. Chiara Womens Group para una comida casera. Los hombres se encontrarán en la cocina a las 5 para comenzar a servir a las mujeres a las 5:30 p.m. Confirme su asistencia y envíe su donación de $5 a Brian antes del 2

de febrero).

Brian Kusek Coordinator of Faith Formation & Youth Ministry 288-7313 • youthminister@stfrancis-church.org

http://stfrancis-church.org/youth-ministry

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Par ish Calendar

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CHECK OUT ROCHESTER CATHOLIC SCHOOLS! You will

discover that our Catholic schools aim higher to pro-

vide students with exceptional academics and a nur-

turing and supportive environment for students to grow

and prosper. A positive and faith-centered environ-

ment enriches and enlivens the minds, hearts and souls

of children. Committed to strong values, rigorous aca-

demics, faith formation, and service to others, RCS

shares a history steeped in a tradition of excellence

that is rooted in the Catholic faith. WHY CHOOSE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS?

X Self-discipline. The emphasis on external discipline

in Catholic schools is intended to teach internal, self-

discipline. Students are expected to accept respon-

sibility for their actions, to respect others and to

make good decisions in the context of their faith

experience.

X Christ as a Model. The goal of a Catholic education

is to help children mature into Christ-like people. Stu-

dents are encouraged to recognize the presence of

Christ in themselves and others. The religious for-

mation of children begun at home is continued in

Catholic school.

X A Safe, Supportive Environment. Reverence for the

human dignity of every person comes from recog-

nizing Christ in self and others. More than “Drug-free

zones” or “Gun-free zones,” Catholic schools strive

to be “Christ-centered zones.”

X High Expectations. Catholic school teachers expect

every student to achieve. Over time, Catholic

school students come to internalize this value, en-

hancing their self-esteem.

X Committed Parents. Parents are a child’s first teach-

er. At Catholic schools, parents take an active role

in their children’s education. The school supports

families and works with them for the benefit of chil-

dren.

X A Caring Community. Parents provide hundreds of

volunteer service hours to their school and church!

When you send your child to our Catholic schools, your

family becomes members of a special community.

Like your children, your family will be enriched by the

opportunity to grow in faith!

Parish Center Office (507) 288-7313

Pastor (x 202) Rev. Msgr. Thomas Cook

Parochial Vicar (x 203) Rev. Luis Vargas

Parish Administrator (x 204) Sarah Kinsman-Welch

Office Manager (x 201) Michelle Ibarra

Financial Secretary (x 205) Debbie Worden

Director of Liturgical Music

Faith Formation Coordinator (x 207) Brian Kusek

Faith Formation Assistant (x 208) Shawn Hernandez

St. Francis of Assisi School 507-288-4816

Principal Barb Plenge

Trustees Bruce Anderson

Rosemary Bengal

Calvary Cemetery Steve Flynn, Director

507-273-0140

Catholic Charities 507-287-2047

Par ish Contact

Next Week’s Min is t ry Schedule

PLEASE NOTE: The Liturgical Ministry Schedules are also now

posted on the website at http://www.stfrancis-church.org.

4:30PM Saturday Vigil February 3, 2018

Ministers of Hospitality: John & Lois Sibley, Don & Linda Baltes

Readers: Jennifer O’Hara

Communion Ministers: Dianne Wagner, Judy Devorak, Alan

Steichen, Kellie Steichen

Servers: Ellen O’Hara, Brody Stam

8:00AM Sunday February 4, 2018

Ministers of Hospitality: Pat Stern, Jayne Desorcie, Mary Clark,

Silvana Gherbaz

Readers: Bruce Anderson, Beth Giesen

Communion Ministers: Diane Inman, Virginia Smith, Paula

Wick, Marilyn Treder

Servers: Victoria Scaccio, Lalie Scaccio

10:00AM Sunday February 4, 2018

Ministers of Hospitality: Brendan & Kari Foust, Bill & Becky

Cleveland

Readers: Randy Spelz, Ben Kuhn

Communion Ministers: Pat Woodcock, Richard Rodeheffer,

Ed Fujan, MaryAnn Lawler

Servers: Christine Kassiano, Adeline Elliot, Isabel Elliot

12:00PM Domingo 4 de Februar 2018 (NO LIST)

Ministros de Hospitalidad:

Lectores:

Ministros de Comunión:

Monaguillos:

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KC’s PANCAKE BREAKFAST TODAY!

There will be a Pancake Breakfast

hosted by the Knights of Columbus

today, SUNDAY, January 28, after

the 8AM Mass - and serving until

12PM. The Breakfast includes

French toast, pancakes, sausage,

scrambled eggs, fruit and orange

juice, milk and coffee. Proceeds

will benefit St Francis of Assisi

School. Our last breakfast raised $468 for the St. Fran-

cis Boy Scouts. PLEASE JOIN US! “SPIRITUALITY TO ENRICH OUR LIVES.” Please join us for

our Lenten series to be held on Monday, February 19th

and Monday March 5th from 7PM to 8PM in the St.

Clare Room at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.

This program is sponsored by the St. Francis of Assisi

FaithJustice Committee.

WOMEN'S HEALTH & CREIGHTON MODEL FERTILITY CARE INTRODUCTORY SESSION. A free introductory session

for the Creighton Model Fertility Care, an Authentic

Language of a Woman's Health and Fertility, will be

offered at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church at

1:30PM on Saturday, February 3rd in the upstairs con-

ference room. To register or for any questions, please

email Lisa Lomneth at lomneth.fertilitycare@gmail.com

Creighton offers women the ability to track and main-

tain their health and fertility. Open to single women

and couples. Come learn more at this interactive hour

long introductory session which dives into anatomy

and physiology as well as a review of the Creighton

Model System.

Rochester Catholic Schools Now Offering Summer Care. RCS is pleased to offer Summer Care beginning

June 2018 for ages three to twelve years old! Join us

for a fun summer of faith activities, community field

trips, easy access to attend RCS Summer Camps, and

structured enrichment that will keep your child en-

gaged and growing in mind, body, and spirit, all sum-

mer long! Registration is now open - space is limited.

To learn more about program details, registration, and

rates, please visit: rcsmn.org/summercare

Par i sh Notes

WOMEN'S DAYTIME BIBLE STUDY AT ST. JAMES COFFEE.

Thursday afternoon at 1PM. Begins February 1st. Sign

up at St. James Coffee. Cost $10. Courageous Love: A

Bible Study on Holiness for Women is a biblically rich

and eminently practical study for women of all walks

of life. Be encouraged as you accept the universal call

to holiness and strive to grow in love through service,

prayer, obedience, purity, and discipline. Women who

use Courageous Love will identify with the author in

their own struggles and hopes and find encourage-

ment as they learn to live sacrificial love.

SURVIVING DIVORCE: HOPE AND HEALING FOR THE

CATHOLIC FAMILY. If you or someone you know is still

hurting from the effects of a marital separation or di-

vorce, we are now accepting registrations for

‘Surviving Divorce.’ The first of twelve sessions begins

THURSDAY, February 1, 2018 and meets weekly from

6:30 pm to 8:30pm at Pax Christi Catholic Church.

Cost of the program is $15. You may register with Dick

Frost by email at: finehire2@gmail.com.

WORLD DAY FOR CONSECRATED LIFE. The World Day

for Consecrated Life will be celebrated in the Church

on Thursday, February 2, 2018 and in parishes on the

weekend of February 3-4, 2018. Join Rochester Serrans

as we pray for the men and women who have made

commitments in the consecrated life with their gener-

osity of spirit and witness to the Gospel in a variety of

ways. May they renew their knowledge and love of

God and respond with generosity and courage.

Please offer a prayer of thanks for special religious in

your life today. To become a member of the Roches-

ter Serra Team that provides prayers and support to

religious life, contact Mike Sheehan: (507) 288-3767 or

Berny Saletel:(507) 259-8498.

CALL TO BE CATHOLIC. Dr. Christian Washburn, Theolo-

gy Professor at St. Paul Seminary (St. Paul), will speak

on " Lutheran-Catholic Dialogue: Challenges & Oppor-

tunities" at 3PM on SUNDAY, February 11, at Sacred

Heart Church in Owatonna. This is part of "The Call To

Be Catholic" speaker series, now in its 14th successful

year. Open to the public; no charge (free-will offering

suggested). Child care provided.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER. "Love one anoth-

er as I have loved you." - John 13:34. Experience the

love of your spouse in a deeper, more meaningful way

on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend! The

next available weekends are February 2-4, 2018 in Her-

mantown, MN and February 9-11, 2018 in Buffalo, MN.

Early registration is highly recommended. For infor-

mation, visit our website at: southmnwwme.org or con-

tact Miki at applications@southmnwwme.org or 507-

227-8229.

THE KING’S AUTHORITY: SCOTT

HAHN REFLECTS ON THE FOURTH

SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Last week, Jesus announced the

kingdom of God is at hand. This

week, in mighty words and deeds,

He exercises His dominion - assert-

ing royal authority over the ruler of this world, Satan

(see John 12:31).

Notice that today’s events take place on the sabbath.

The sabbath was to be an everlasting sign - both of

God’s covenant love for His creation (see Exodus 20:8–

11; 31:12–17), and His deliverance of his covenant

people, Israel, from slavery (see Deuteronomy 6:12–

15).

On this sabbath, Jesus signals a new creation - that the

Holy One has come to purify His people and deliver

the world from evil. “With an unclean spirit” is biblical

language for a man possessed by a demon, Satan

being the prince of demons (see Mark 3:22).

The demons’ question: “What have you to do with

us?” is often used in Old Testament scenes of combat

and judgment (see Judges 11:12; 1 Kings 17:18). And

as God by His word “rebuked” the forces of chaos in

creating the world (see Psalms 104:7; Job 26:10–12),

and again rebuked the Red Sea so the Israelites could

make their exodus (see Psalms 106:9), Mark uses the

same word to describe Jesus rebuking the demons

(see Mark 4:39; Zechariah 3:2).

Jesus is the prophet foretold by Moses in today’s First

Reading (see Acts 3:22). Though He has authority over

heaven and earth (see Daniel 7:14,27; Revelation

12:10), He becomes one of our own kinsmen. He

comes to rebuke the forces of evil and chaos - not

only in the world, but in our lives. He wants to make us

holy in body and spirit, as Paul says in today’s Epistle

(see Exodus 31:12).

In this liturgy, we hear His voice and “see” His works, as

we sing in today’s Psalm. And as Moses tells us today,

we should listen to Him.

COR JESU. The Cathedral of the Sacred

Heart invites you and your friends and

family to attend Cor Jesu, on FRIDAY,

February 2nd from 7-9PM. Cor Jesu is an

evening of Eucharistic Adoration, Con-

fessions, and music in honor of the Sa-

cred Heart of Jesus. All are welcome to

attend! For more details, search for Winona Cor

Jesu on Facebook, go to cascwinona.org/prayer/

corJesu, or call Kristopher Kaufman at (859) 760-1619

or Steven Lehn at (507) 312-9041.

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