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Look for the Angel Trees at both St. Catherine of Sweden and St. Richard beginning the weekend of November 15 & 16.

We've all heard the expression 'seeing is believing' and in Sunday's Gospel, we hear Jesus echo something like it when He says: "everyone who sees the Son and believes in him." In that day and time this certainly made great sense. If they saw Jesus, then they likely heard His teaching, witnessed miracles, experienced His charismatic presence.

Couples can help each other to lead a balanced prayer life. There is a simple acronym, ACTS, which can help couples to lead a well-rounded prayer life.

As part of a prayer implementation team initiative, a series of messages will be featured to highlight the importance of and the benefits experienced by couples who pray together.

One of the most beautiful prayers in our Catholic tradition is the Holy Rosary. In fact, the entire month of October is dedicated in the liturgical calendar to the Rosary.

One of the beautiful things about being people of faith, especially Christian faith, is that other people often request us to lift up in prayer their personal special intentions.

For married couples, dipping into this treasure trove can be a comforting way to pray together, with the hopes of strengthening their marital bond and their family life.

Praying together as a couple does not have to be a complicated (or frightening) process.

I humbly ask for your continued prayers and, if you feel called, your financial support to help cover the cost of this mission in Ecuador.

Various studies over the years have proven that couples who pray together experience numerous marital benefits, including increased forgiveness, trust, happiness, and unity.

Catechists, Classroom Aids, Office Aids, & Substitutes Needed.

The Sts. Martha and Mary Vocations Council is a prayerful group that seeks to elevate the importance of praying for and promoting vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life as well as the married and single life.

We are devastated by the horrific violence that shattered what should have been a holy moment of grace at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, where children had gathered for a back-to-school Mass. We hold close in prayer the students, families, teachers, parish community, and first responders. We ask the Lord to bring healing to the injured, eternal rest to those who have died, and consolation to all who mourn.

In the Gospel today, Jesus describes those attempting to enter as saying: “We ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.” This was their definition of knowing Him. But knowing Jesus involves so much more. If we listen to His words, He is inciting us to action, to be a part of His mission. There is no ‘associate membership’ in the Church.

As we begin the process to rotate members off our Pastoral Council and welcome new members, we would like to thank the current council for their service and identify new members to support the work of Saints Martha and Mary Parish. Throughout the summer, we will be providing information, engaging in conversation, and entertaining questions to identify new members to join our Pastoral Council in this blessed work.

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We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to this year's flea market! Whether you volunteered your time, donated items, or helped spread the word, your support made this event a remarkable success.

We're still looking for go-getters, team players, and behind-the-scenes heroes.

Especially in this Parish the familiar story of Martha and Mary has been told and heard over and over. It is easy for us to picture Martha bustling about taking care of the food and hospitality, like her life depended on it.

Do you love giggles, glue sticks, and tiny high-fives? Our school is looking for a Montessori aide to help us make each day full of learning and fun!