Central Office in Holdingford Hours: Mon.-Wed. 10 to 3, Thurs. 1 to 5 Website: tworiverscatholic.com Office: (320) 228-0105 Father: (320)228-0110 In case of emergency or a death, call Father at the Rectory 746-2231. Parish Pastoral Team Father Gregory Mastey, Pastor Kristin Molitor, New Evangelization Coordinator evangelist@tworiverscatholic.com Janice Wuebkers Business Manager Office hours: Wed. 10 to 3 p.m. businessmanager@tworiverscatholic.com Jessie Johnson, Secretary secretary@tworiverscatholic.com Confession Times: Before weekday Masses at 7:30 a.m. Saturday: 7:30 p.m. St. Anna

Marriage: Couples are to begin

preparation 6-12 months in advance and must call the Central Office to meet with Father Gregory before setting a date. Diocesan Marriage Preparation Classes are required.

Baptism: Call to schedule Baptism.

A baptism class is offered quarterly.

Shut-Ins: Please call us.

New Parishioners: Please introduce yourself to Father after Mass and call the Central Office. If you are leaving our parishes please call the central office so we can update our census. Thank you.

P.O. Box 308, Holdingford, MN 56340

The Catholic Communities of Bowlus, Holdingford and St. Anna

St. Stanislaus Kostka, Bowlus All Saints, Holdingford

Immaculate Conception, St. Anna The Fifth Sunday of Lent

March 29, 2020

Indeed, there’s actually a St. Corona! And her remains are in Northern Italy (the site of the first Covid 19 lockdown in EU). What’s more ironic is that St. Corona is considered as one of the patron saints of pandem-ics. She was martyred together with Saint Victor, a Roman soldier. Their relics are held in a basilica in Anzu, Northern Italy, right in the middle of the Coronavirus pandemic. ~www.catholicpilgrimageph.com/St. Corona

Novena for Protection against the Coronavirus: Novena to Our Lady of Monte Berico

O Most Holy Virgin, Mother of God and my Mother Mary, I thank you that you have deigned to appear on Monte Berico and I thank you for all the graces you grant here to those who turn to you. Nobody ever prayed to you in vain. I, too, resort to you and beg you for the Passion and Death of Jesus and for your pains: welcome me, o’ merciful Mother, under your mantle, which is a maternal mantle; grant me the particular grace that I ask of You [your petition here] and protect me from all evil and especially from sin which is the greatest evil. Oh make, oh Mary, my Mother, that I always enjoy your loving protection in life and even more in death and then come to see you in heaven and to thank and bless you forever. Amen. Madonna of Monte Berico, pray for us.

O Virgin, shine as a star in the sky, Motherly defend your faithful children. Ave, ave, ave Maria Ave, ave, ave, Maria

O Virgin, shine as a star in the sky, Motherly defend your faithful children. Ave, ave, ave Maria Ave, ave, ave, Maria

40 Days of Lent

Prayer Lines: All Saints: Ramona Fedor 746-2395 Kathleen Ebnet 746-2227 St. Anna: Shirley Schwalbe 356-7209 Christine Maleska 356-7246 St. Stanislaus: Arlene Beniek 584-5235

The Healing Power of God

Eucharistic

Adoration Every Monday All Saints-St. Mary’s 8:00 a.m.– 10:00 p.m. Every Saturday St. Stanislaus Kostka 6:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m. Daily Mass Eucharistic Adoration is also held for one hour following daily Mass on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. No Adoration if there is a funeral on that day. Confession and the Rosary begin 1/2 hour before Mass.

Evangelization Corner ~Kristin Molitor

If you are interested in being on the schedule or have changes in availability please contact:

Ministry Schedulers: All Saints: Patty Becker 291-6582 St. Anna: Kathy Scegura 746-2814 St. Stanislaus: Margie Benusa 584-5405

This Week’s Events

Teckla Scegura, Dave Scegura, Lee Larkey and Arnold Voss, Connie Young, Gretta Bayer, Lee Bieniek, Al Hartung, Kieran Kloss, Heidi Quinlan, Arlene Beniek, Lawrence Trettel, Melissa Scepurek, Baby Wyatt, Reagan Zierden, LeRoy Johannes, Rita K. Trettel, Bernard Kolles, Sharon Prokott, Sara Sobania

Remember in prayer all who are in need of the Lord’s healing and strength especially:

Sun. March 29

Mon. March 30 Adoration

Tues. March 31 All Saints-St. Mary’s 4:00 p.m. Rosary Walk for Life

Wed. April 1

Thur. April 2

Fri. April 3

Sat. April 4 St. Stanislaus Adoration

All Saints-St. Mary’s 8:00 a.m. Men’s Prayer Group

Sun. April 5

The COVID-19 virus and the suspension of public Masses has been a difficult cross to receive this Lent. While this cross may be heavy, it’s not meant to be carried alone. In the Fifth Station of the Cross, Jesus teaches us that sometimes we need a Simon of Cyrene to help us carry our crosses and sometimes we need to be a Simon of Cyrene to help others carry their crosses. Suffering becomes beautiful when it leads us to deeper communion with one another.

I know the quarantine has made it difficult for us to be in communion with one another, but even though we cannot physically gather, we can take comfort knowing that through our baptism in Christ, we are always united to one another. Now, more than ever, we need to commit to one another through prayers and sacrifices. While Masses may be suspended, the graces of prayer are available to us and they are real. Your prayers matter and do effect change.

Pray for the health and safety of our priests. Pray for those who are suffering from the coronavirus. Pray for our healthcare workers. Pray for those who are scared. Pray for those who are lonely. Take this time in quarantine to build up the Suffering Body of Christ.

During this time of crisis, let’s do what Christians do best: love. Let’s pay attention to the members of our community who may be suffering physically, materially, emotionally or spiritually. Let’s step forward and be Simon of Cyrene for them.

Let’s also have the humility to ask for help. Remember, crosses are not meant to be carried alone. If Jesus needed help with His cross, you will need help with yours.

During Lent, Jesus invites you to share in His suffering, but He wants to share in your suffering, too. Lean into Him, and let this time of suffering move you towards greater intimacy with Him.

Stay healthy everyone! Our Central Office will be closed to visitors due to the concern over the Coronavirus. Please continue to call and email us.

Please call the Central Office if you would like be added or taken off the prayer list, or if you are homebound and would like to receive a bulletin..

News & Events

Sign up for automatic contributions! Go to the URL address for your church as listed below. Click on “Sign up for Your New Account” and complete your initial registration. Please call 800-348-2886 Option 2 for assistance. Thank you!

URL Addresses: All Saints, Holdingford, MN

www.osvonlinegiving.com/1723 Immaculate Conception, St. Anna

www.osvonlinegiving.com/1720 St. Stanislaus Kostka, Bowlus, MN

www.osvonlinegiving.com/4543

Monday Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62/Jn 8:1-11

Tuesday Nm 21:4-9/Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95/

Jn 8:31-42 Thursday Gn 17:3-9/Jn 8:51-59 Friday Jer 20:10-13/Jn 10:31-42 Saturday Ez 37:21-28/Jn 11:45-56 Sunday Mt 21:1-11/Is 50:4-7/Phil

2:6-11/Mt 26:14—27:66 or 27:11-54

Weekly Offering

Come, Holy Spirit, come!

Trust in the Lord!

Weekly Readings

Financial Contributions PARISH INCOME

March 22, 2020 _______________ AS $ IC $ SS $

Thank you for your generosity! For where your treasure is, there also

will your heart be.” —Luke 12: 34

Listen to Christian music—During these times of fear and uncertainty, now more than ever, we need to cling to the hope we have in Jesus. Please consider tuning into Spirit 92.9 and K-yes on AM 1180 or 93.5 FM for messaging of hope and encouragement. We know that many people are seeking positivity during this time, and you will find exactly that on these two Christian stations. See below for where to listen on the radio, with live streaming or on our free apps. Contemporary Christian music: Spirit 92.9 FM / www.spirit929.com / Catholic Talk Radio: K-yes on AM 1180 or 93.5 FM / www.kyesradio.com /

HOW TO SANCTIFY OUR SUNDAYS

WHEN WE CAN’T GET TO MASS

Watch the Mass online—Sites for daily Mass https://www.ewtn.com/tv/watch-live http://worship.stcdio.org/tv--mass/ https://thesundaymass.org/ https://www.wordonfire.org/ Bishop Barron daily mass http://www.catholictv.org/masses/catholictv-mass

https://yourcatholicradiostation.com/ Adoration VirtualAdoration.Home.BLOG or on EWTNAlso check the Bulletin for Adoration times. Read the Readings—Magnificat, which is a print and electronic edition of the readings with good meditations and prayers, is providing the online version free (www.magnificat.com/free) and the USCCB website also has the readings (usccb.org/readings) Pray the Rosary There are great websites teaching how to pray the rosary. https://www.familyrosary.org/how-to-pray-the-rosary Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy Find out about this great devotional at https://www.thedivien mercy.org/ message/devotions/pray-the-chaplet. Pray the liturgy of the hours Priests and religious are obligated to pray this which provides psalms and prayers throughout the day. There are app versions available (iBreviary is the best version as it is the correct translation). Find the prayers online at http;//www.ibreviary.com/m2/breviario.php. Read about the saints or their writings Pick your favorites-search online about them, or to even read their writings. St. Augustin’s Confessions, St. Therese of Lisieuxs Story of a Soul, or St. Francis de Sales’ introduction to the Devout Life are great starts. Watch a Catholic Movie FORMED.ORG has some great movies about the saints. Catholic history, etc., along with children’s movies and faith formation media.

Sign up for your free FORMED account at: htps://tworiverscatholic.formed.org. Free app for your phone: app.formed.org

Unavailable due to early bulletin deadline.

We are suggesting that you not give a contribution to the church during these times but rather see who you might be able to help. If you do want to contribute you can still mail in your con-tribution or give online. If you’d like to give to our Neighbors in Need fund just write that on your envelope.

Magnificat will be online and is offering free access to its iOS and Android

Apps. To register, visit www.magnificat.com/free. They are also making the MagnifiKid edition available at www.magnifikid.com/free.

Parish News & Events Catholic United Financial

M I N I S T R E E Community service rooted in faith

When completing a task, fill out one of the MinisTree cards found in the back of church and turn it into the Central Office or collection basket. If more than one person is helping with the task, each should fill out a card. Thank you! *Call your neighbor to see how they are doing. *Make a meal for someone in need *Volunteer to deliver meals

All Saints Feasibility Study Books: Remember when you read the book ALL comments are not factual. 20 Feasibility Books are available for checkout at the Central Office. A seven page handout answering questions brought forth by the Feasibility Study are at the reception desk for you to take home. Immaculate Conception Parish Bazaar News Our parish bazaar is Sunday, June 28, 2020. Cash Raffle--Businesses or individuals wishing to donate to the cash raffle, please contact Brenda Dobis at 241-6962 by Monday, April 20th. The Following donations are needed: Paddle Wheel game—$10-$15 range prizes such as kitchen & household items, toys, sports equipment, dolls, stuffed animals, tools, jewelry and movie passes. Kids games— Prizes under $1, suitable for children such as coloring books, reading books, colors & trinkets Country Store—$1 range prizes such as canned goods, candles, jewelry, jellies & plants. Silent Auction-Larger hand-crafted items preferred such as dish towels, wood items etc. Contact Pat Schmainda 420-6774 ** You may bring your donation to the church basement before or after the 8:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday. Please label your donations: “Bazaar prizes”. St. Stanislaus Spring Church Cleaning: Tues., April 7th at 9:00 AM. Bring a pail and cleaning cloth. List of tasks to be completed on the table in the Gathering Space. ( Hopefully the sacristy remodeling will be complete by then.) Ham Bingo for Melissa Scepurek has been postponed. Melissa has many medical bills and travel expenses due to a kidney trans-plant. If you would like to donate a monetary amount you can mail a check to the Central Office that will be sent directly to her.

All Cluster Confessions Lenten confessions will be on March 29th from

2:00-5:00 p.m. at St. Stanislaus, Bowlus

No prayer service.

Coronavirus or flu/cold symptons ~from Guangdong Province, China Coronavirus pneumonia is a dry cough with no runny nose. This new virus is not heat-resistant and will be killed by a temperature of 78 degrees. If someone sneezes with it, it moves about 10 feet before it drops to the ground. If it falls on a metal surface it will live for at least 12 hours some sources say longer. On fabric it can survive for 6-12 hours (or more) Drinking a lot of warm water is helpful. Wash your hands frequently so as not to spread it to other surfaces. Don’t rub your eyes or touch your face without washing hands first. You should gargle as a prevention. A simple salt in warm water will help or apple cider vinegar. The symptoms: It will first infect the throat, so you’ll have a sore throat for 3 to 4 days. The virus then blends into a nasal fluid that enters the trachea and then the lungs causing Pneumonia. This takes about 5 to 6 days more. With the pneumonia comes a high fever and difficulty breathing. Please take this seriously. Social distancing is very important in order to protect each other.

We created a page on our website to give you updates from our office and spiritual resources: www.tworiverscatholic.com

click on "COVID-19 Updates and Spiritual Resources.

“If we are many parts, we are all one body” ~Romans 12:4-5

May Eternal Rest

Be Granted to

Sean Bernick

Burial was March 21, 2020

All Saints-St. Hedwig’s

May Eternal Rest

Be Granted to

Sandra Kraemer

Burial was March 19, 2020

St. Francis,

Please pray for our priests to stay healthy!

Learn more about your faith at Aquinas101.thomisticinstitute.org This is a series of free video courses

Update from the Bishop: Funerals are not permitted. Services will be at graveside only. Memorial Masses will be schedules as soon as possible. Weddings are not permitted without dispensation from the Bishop. Confirmation and First Communion are cancelled through April 18th. Individual reconciliation is at the discretion of the pastor. Anointing of the sick No communal celebrations allowed.

Faith Formation & GIFT (Generations In Faith Together)

Mass Schedule

Mon. Mar. 30

No Mass

Tues. Mar. 31

No Mass

Wed. April 1

No Mass

Thurs. April 2

Saint Francis of Paola, Hermit

No Mass

Fri. April 3

No Mass-First Friday

Sat. April 4

Saint Isidore, Bishop and Doctor No Mass-First Saturday

Sun. April 5

Palm Sunday No Mass

Faith Formation Directors All Saints: Katrina Kolles, 292-1575,

allsaints@tworiverscatholic.com St. Stanislaus: Cindy Fussy, 584-5982 Immaculate Conception: Jeff Johnson 260-4959, Jeffrey.Johnson@clcmn.edu Confirmation: Teresa LeBlanc 420-4576 Youth Events: Shelley Vouk 248-2860

We are asking that instead of making your weekly contribution to the church to think of others who may need financial assistance, food, or help with daycare. Please continue to pray. Please see above for the four steps for Spiritual Communion. Check on your neighbors by giving them a call.

Nursing homes are not receiving visitors right now due to the Corona virus. Join the St. Stanislaus Religious Education Program by simply coloring a picture or writing a letter for a person in a nursing home. Then, drop it off in the collection box in the St. Stanislaus Kostka entryway. Coloring pages can be printed from the web and there are also some coloring pages in the St. Stanislaus entryway. “Pray, hope, and don’t worry.” ~St. Padre Pio

Please note that Faith Formation and Confirmation are postponed.

Blessings to all!

Make an act of faith Come up with your own prayer or use a traditional one to express to the Lord our faith in his real

Make an act of love Say a prayer that expresses your love and gratitude to the Lord. Thank Him for his infinite love as well

Invite Jesus to come into your heart. With a humble and contrite hear we ask the Lord to come to us just as He would if we were able to receive the sacrament.

Express you desire to receive him As you are not able to physically receive the Lord, express your desire to receive Him in your heart.

The 4 steps for

Spiritual Communion ~Catholic Link

St. Stanislaus Religious Education and parishioners have been praying

and logging our rosaries since October. On May 3rd, we will place one

rose for every 50 Rosaries prayed in front of the statue of Mary at

Mass. Rosary logs can be found at St. Stanislaus. Pray a rosary today!

Faith Formation Students and Directors need to step up to do more prayer than ever before. Our regularly scheduled Classes are on hold here are ways to grow in your faith: Pray the Rosary as a family. The churches are open for prayer. Make a private visit at least once a week. Watch movies on FORMED that will help your understanding of our love of the Eucharist. Also, check out You Tube for “unveiled” or watch Fr. Michael Schmitz’ “Pray the Mass like never before.” Embrace silence throughout the day especially as we are on this Lenten Journey through the desert. We are a community so keep praying for our priests to stay healthy, for doctors and nurses who care for the sick, for our firefighters and police officers to be protected. Pray for those who will feel isolated, especially those who are dying, Pray for those with anxiety and fear. The bulletin will be available in the back of churches and online each week with new ideas.