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Pregnancy Care Numbers:
Care Net 800-395-4357
Birthline 800-786-0200
Birthright 800-550-4900
Parish Office – Wabasso
Fr. Anthony Hesse - Residence
St. Anne’s School
St. Anne’s Fax
E-mail: stannesschool@wabassostannesschool.com
342-5190
342-5155
342-5389
342-5156
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mathias Church
Our Lady of Victory
Our Lady of Victory Fax
984-5421
342-5205
747-2231
747-2233
On Line Bulletin: www.wabasso.org , click on links – Area Churches
MASS TIME, INTENTIONS AND EVENTS 2015
MON, FEB 16th: No Mass
TUE, FEB 17th:
5-6 p.m. Adoration at St. Mary
6:00 p.m. at St. Mary – Fr. John Goggin
7 p.m. St. Anne’s Administrative Meeting
ASH WED, FEB 18th: 8:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Victory + Lenie Macht
10:00 a.m. at Belview + John & Catherine Bernardy
1:00 p.m. at St. Anne’s (School Mass) + Herb Remiger
7:00 p.m. at St. Mathias + Robert Frericks
THU, FEB 19th: 8:30 a.m. at St. Anne + John MacDonald
FRI, FEB 20th:
8:00 a.m. at St. Mathias + Kathleen Schilling
Stations of the Cross
1:30 p.m. St. Anne’s School
7:00 p.m. OLV – Parish
7:00 p.m. St. Mary – Deacon Mike
7:00 p.m. St. Mathias – Fr. Tony
SAT, FEB 21st:
5:00 p.m. at St. Mathias + Herb Bernardy
7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Victory + Gilbert Christensen
nd
SUN, FEB 22 : 8:00 a.m. at St. Mary for the Area Faith Community
10:00 a.m. at St. Anne + Veronica & Raymond Goblirsch
Mon: Gn 4:1-15,25/Mk 8:11-13
Tue: Gn 6:5-8,7:1-5,10/Mk 8:14-21
Wed: Jl 2:12-18/2Cor 5:20-6:2
Mt 6:1-6,16-18
Thur: Dt 30:15-20/Lk 9:22-25
Fri: Is 58:1-9a/Mt 9:14-15
Sat: Is 58:9b-14/Lk 5:27-32
Sun: Gn 9:8-15/1Pt 3:18-22/Mk 1:12-15
Before daily Mass and at 4:30 p.m. before 5 p.m. Mass on Saturday
Welcome!! We are glad you came to join with us in our worship today. We hope that you have
felt God’s love in a new, refreshing way…
From Fr. Tony
On Sunday, as I was sitting at my desk in my office, I
thought I would read the bulletin for this week. I noticed
in the “UPCOMING EVENTS” section that it read, “Feb
9-16: Fr. Gone.” I had to chuckle to myself, because that
will be my title for this year. Either I will be called “Fr.
Gone” or Fr. Will-Be-Gone.” I have to admit, I will be
gone for several things, most of which are initiated by
someone else. So, I thought I would share with you my
schedule the rest of the year.
I will be gone in February for blessings a marriage in
Mexico. In March, I am spiritual director for a TEC
Retreat. In April, I will be gone for our diocesan priest
retreat, and I will be going to a workshop in Mundelein
that the Bishop wants me to attend. I will be gone in May
for my brother’s wedding in Winona. I would have like to
be gone for the Catholic Heart Work Camp, but I decided
to wait cause of this busy year. In July, my family gets
together for our annual family gathering at our cabin. In
August, I will be going to another workshop in Mundelein.
In September, I would like to lead a pilgrimage from
our AFC to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of
Families with the Pope. In October, I was asked to go
with my brother and his soon-to-be-bride and Mom and
Dad to Rome. Finally, in November, I will be going to the
last of my Mundelein’s sessions for this year.
Again, I feel bad that I will be having a new name after
all these events, but know that only two of them are
vacation (one of the two also entails blessing a marriage).
Nonetheless, I apologize in advance in being gone.
However, like Jesus in our Gospel of Mark last weekend,
He also had other things to do and could not just stay in
one community. Granted, I do not plan on going
anywhere, but I have several commitments with the
diocese and the Church. Thanks for your patience and
understanding and know of my thoughts and prayers as I
sit on the beach of Mexico (I am writing my bulletin the
day before I take off).
May God Be Good To You As He Is Good To Me!
As you may already know, this coming Wednesday is
Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of
the Lenten fast. Next Sunday marks the beginning of the
liturgical time of Lent. And Lent is not the stuff that you
find in your pockets. Lent is wonderful time of year. Let
us make this Lenten experience a wonderful experience by
prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
PRAYER: Enter into the liturgies of this season through
adoration, Stations of the Cross (all of the churches will
have it weekly), Reconciliation Services or confession,
prayer/Bible group (call parish office if interested), and
Masses. Pray for and encourage one another. Care for
those in need. These are the ways that you witness to your
baptism.
Lenten Reflection Booklets: There are reflection books
and Stations of the Cross for personal use in each church.
Feel free to take them and use them during this season.
FASTING: Fasting is a wonderful way for us to let go of
the desires that we think we need and instead put our trust
in needing God to satisfy. Catholics between the ages of
18 and 59 are required to fast on Ash Wednesday and
Good Friday. I will say more about fasting in the weeks to
come. Catholics, 14 years of age or older, must abstain
from eating meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and all
the Fridays of Lent.
ALMSGIVING: Almsgiving is a chance for us to
recognize that we have been blessed in some form or other
and in turn to reach out to satisfy the hungers of the world
through our finances.
1) Operation Rice Bowl – Operation Rice Bowl is
Catholic Relief Service’s (CRS) annual Lenten program
that makes an effort to raise awareness of the problem of
global poverty sand provides a means for Catholics of the
U.S. to address global poverty. Throughout Lent, rice
bowls is for the taking for daily collections of your change
or a one-time donation. Please use the boxes in the back
of the church to help with this.
2) Central and Eastern Europe – This collection is taken
on Ash Wednesday for the churches in Europe that are
needing physical and spiritual support.
3) Black and Indian Missions – We will be collecting
envelopes for the National Collection for the Black and
Indian Missions. Many of these missionaries would not
have been part of the Church’s evangelization work
without the financial assistance of the National Collection.
Contributing to the collection is our way of evangelizing
and spreading God’s Gospel message to those who have
never heard it.
4) Catholic Relief Services Fund – We will be collecting
the envelopes for the American Bishops’ Overseas
Appeal. These funds help places that are struggling with
welfare and emergency needs.
5) Holy Land – On Good Friday (April 3), the only
collection that is taken is sent to the Holy Land to preserve
the buildings and the various holy sites and shrines. Our
money helps in the restoration and the beautifying the area
where our Lord once walked, died and rose.
In Christ through His Mother, Fr. Tony
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
St. Anne St. Mary OLV
St. Mathias
Adult
$ 3,187.58 $ 515.00 $ 842.00 $ 992.00
Children $
35.00 $
1.95 $ 13.00 $
.00
Plate
$
82.58 $ 42.00 $ 62.00 $
62.00
Stewardship:
“Do a quick check of your priorities. Where does God
rank in that list? If He’s not first, you have some work to
do. Putting God first in everything helps develop the
attitude of “I am grateful for the gifts God gave me”
instead of “I want more”. For most people gratitude leads
to generosity.”
SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
“Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ.”
St. Jerome
LIGHT LINERS
“St. Valentine found true love - Jesus.”
PRAYING FOR VOCATION
“God has done great things for you. Spread the good
news. Consider a church vocation.”
2/16 Fr. Paul Wolf, Evan Huebl
2/17 +Msgr. Robert Wyffels, John Kodet
2/18 Fr. Ed Ardolf, For all Candidates
2/19 Sr. Joanne Backes, For Religious Vocations
2/20 Fr. Dennis Becker, Dcn. Jacob Niemand
2/21 Fr. Harry Behan, Shawn Polman
2/22 Fr. John Berger, Tanner Thooft
St. Anne’s School Calendar Cash Drawing
winners: Sponsored by Catholic United Financial
Feb 9: Judy Jensen
Feb 10: Gary Petersen
February 2015
Feb 11: Shannon Jensen
30 15 15 15 15 15 15
Feb 12: LeRoy Irlbeck
30 15 15 15 15 15 15
30 15 15 15 15 15 15
Feb 13: Reese Berg
30 15 15 15 15 15 15
Feb 14: Betty Russell
Feb 15: Carol Walter
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please keep the following dates in mind for some important
event that will be taking place. We encourage you to join
us for these events:
Feb 9-16: Fr. Gone
Feb 18: Ash Wednesday – 8 a.m. OLV, 10 a.m. Belview,
1 p.m. St. Anne (School), 7 p.m. St. Mathias
Feb 18: OLV Eucharistic Adoration from 9-9
Feb 22: Adult Choir Practice for the Triduum at 11 a.m.
Feb 22: KC’s Spaghetti Feed at St. Anne
Feb 24-25: Pastoral Leader Days
Feb 25: E-Team meeting at 6 p.m.
March 9: Bishop Lucker Lecture 7 p.m. at St. Catherine’s
March 15: St. Mary’s Chicken Dinner
Open House Bridal Shower in honor of Tessa
Johanneck, bride-to-be of Christopher Delaney,
on Sunday, Feb. 22nd, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at St. Mary's
Catholic church in Seaforth. Parents of the couple are
Tom & Connie Johanneck and Tim & Martha Delaney.
The couple is registered at Target and Amazon.
The Wabasso KCs will have a free will
Spaghetti Feed in the St. Anne's Social Hall
after 10:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, February 22.
Proceeds will go towards support of local
projects.
St. Anne's School kicks off sales for Catholic
Schools Raffle
You can't fit a brand-new SUV into the backpack of a
student from St. Anne's School in Wabasso, but you can fit
the chance to win one! Starting Feb. 1, students will be
carrying and selling raffle tickets as part of the Catholic
Schools Raffle. Tickets are also available for sale in the
school and parish offices. Ticket buyers have the
opportunity to win $45,000 in prizes, including a 2015
Ford Escape or $25,000 cash, vacation packages and more.
See that attached flyer for more details regarding raffle
prizes.
St. Anne's will keep 100 percent of every $5 ticket sold
thanks to raffle sponsor Catholic United Financial. The St.
Paul-based company covers the entire cost of the prizes
and promotional materials.
In the Raffle’s five-year existence, it has helped
Catholic schools in the Upper Midwest raise more than $3
million. The money raised has allowed participating
schools to provide tuition assistance, improve technology
and pay for special learning opportunities, such as field
trips and special guest speakers. Along with the $8,000 in
ticket sale revenue it hopes to receive from the Raffle, St.
Anne's has a shot at winning a $3,000 grant from Catholic
United if it is one of the top-three performing schools
(based on the number of tickets sold per student). The
company also awards the top-selling student at each
school a $100 Visa gift card and a pizza party to each top
classroom.
We are looking for 1 or more
people from each parish to help with the
picture directory. The pictures will be
taken July 27-28 (Wanda), July 30-31
(Lucan), Aug 4-8 & 11-12 (Wabasso), and
Aug 13-15 (Seaforth). We will be
meeting later in February with the representative from
Lifetouch so if you are able to help call Carrie Bliss 9843145 by Feb. 17.
Vocalists 16 years and older in the
Light of the World cluster! We will be
starting choir rehearsal after St. Anne’s
Sunday Mass Feb. 22 for the Easter
Triduum.
The youth group committee along with Fr. Tony
would like to take the youth on a trip on Mt. Kato,
Mankato skiing/tubing. We will be going on Sunday, Feb.
22 leaving from St. Anne’s school at 12 p.m. We will be
stopping at the Pizza Ranch in New Ulm on the way
home, out treat, for supper and plan on returning to
Wabasso around 7:30 p.m.
Please mark your calendars for our next E-Team Meeting on
Wednesday, February 25th at 6:00 p.m.
PRAYING FOR THE SICK & MILITARY
Please remember the military and families
and the sick in your prayers.
Military: Tyler Derickson, Kyle Hillenbrand, Adam
Jenniges, Garett Jenniges, Jeremy Jenniges, Luke Jensen,
Noel (Plaetz) Kubat, Zachery Miller, Cameron Pohlen,
Gabrielle Rohlik, James Ryer, Jeff Salfer, Eric & Jen
Schueller, DeeAnn (Guetter) Stalvey, Cody Stoltenburg,
Christopher M. Valentine, Dana Vollmer.
Guidelines for Praying for the Sick – A) Names are
placed on the prayer list for three weeks. B) Names can be
listed as often as one wishes but the request must be
renewed each time by calling the office 342-5190.
Sick:
Week 1: Rita Price, Jerome Lensing, Sally Mathiowetz,
Robert Fischer, Gavin Quinby
Week 2: Maurine Knott, Marcia Knott
Week 3: Jill Mahlow, Francis Goblirsch
Marcia Knott address is: Marcia Knott, Springfield
Medical Center/Mayo Health System, 625 North Jackson,
Springfield MN 56087
CCW News for Lent: Take the Journey of Love
Lenten activities can make the season more meaningful
in your preparation for Easter. Consider your life and
choose something that you can do.
Our 12th Annual Holy Redeemer Men’s Emmaus
Retreat is scheduled for Feb.20th-22nd, 2015 at the Lake
Shetek Bible Camp facility (located on Keeley Island
I
invite you to join us on the road to Emmaus in 2015. We
gather 6 p.m. on Friday at Holy Redeemer Church in
Marshall for a send-off from Father Paul, and then carpool down to Lake Shetek for the retreat. We finish-up
the weekend at 2 p.m. Sunday, and are back in Marshall
by 3 p.m.
If you have any questions about the weekend, please
call Gerry Toland at 532-0983 or Dave Johnson at 507530-7690
Redwood Area Hospital is seeking Hospice
Volunteers. The Hospice serves clients within a 30 mile
radius of Redwood Falls. Their annual hospice volunteer
training course will be February 25 & 26 between 8 a.m. –
4 p.m. This class helps new volunteers understand the
grief process and the needs of the terminally ill. No
medical experience is required to be a volunteer. At the
end of training, volunteers may be asked to visit with
clients, provide respite and support for family members.
Some prefer to assist with hospice office function.
If interested contact Lacey Bruns, 637-4617. Please
register by Feb. 20.
The Wabasso Public Library will kick off its Travel
Series on Tuesday, February 17th at 7:00pm with Candy
and Scott Sobocinski as they visit with us about their
recent trip to Germany. This program is at the Wabasso
Public Library and is free and open to the public. Please
join us!
Thursday mornings at 9 a.m., we will have coffee, juice
and time discussing the book "Walking with Purpose" at
Dawn Rohlik’s home. This is an open discussion. Come
and join us!
Come and Join us for a Luncheon on Saturday, Feb 21
following 5 p.m. Mass at St. Mathias Social Hall, Wanda.
Free will offering. Proceeds going to San Lucas Missions.
Wabasso Lions Fish Fry will be on Friday, Feb. 20 at the
Wabasso Community Center from 5:30-7:30 p.m. All
proceeds go to community projects.
Region II Spring Gathering is Thursday, March 12, 2015
at St. Michael’s in Morgan. It starts at 6:00 with Mass
followed by supper and speaker Kris Anderson, the topic
is “Finding Joy in a Negative World”. Kris team talked
last year with Lisa Pelzel. Kris is Spiritual Commission
Chair for the diocese. Contact your local CCW president
to register.
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ST. ANNE’S – WABASSO
MINISTERS AT THE ALTAR – Sun, Feb 22 at 10:00 a.m.
Server
Tyson Doubler, Noah Arends, Zachary Thooft
Lector
Brent Imker Extra. Min: Jane & Brent Imker, Joyce Plaetz, Lauree Price, Sherry Plaetz
School Mass Feb 18: Candy Sobocinski, Penny Wall, Bruce Plaetz, Audrey Prokosch, Jane Baune
Organist
Annette Guetter Song Leader Vickie Daub
Home Com
Bill & Mary Schwarz
Money Count Cyrilla & Pat
Money Depositors Joyce & Sue Driver Fischer
Usher
Brent Imker
Church Care Feb 21: Sue Andersen, Phyllis Baune, Nathan & Shannon Anderson
Feb 27: Chad & Karla Arends, Dan Baune, Janice Baune
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The Fr. Diehl Newsletters will be folded on Wed, Feb 18 at 8:30 a.m. Your help would be appreciated.
St. Anne’s CCW is in need of a vice president. Please give our request some consideration. You would
have a year to work with our president before taking over. Call Candy 342-5280 or Sue 342-5190 if you
are willing to volunteer or if you want more information.
 2015 CCW Dues are due by March 1st. Dues are $15 for regular members and $10 for honorary
members. You may put them in an envelope in the Sunday collection or drop off at the Parish Office.
Thank you!
 Adult Choir practice for the Triduum will begin on Sunday, Feb 22 following the 10 a.m. Mass.
 Mission Quilting will be on Tuesday mornings. Your help is appreciated!!
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ST. MARY’S – SEAFORTH
MINISTERS AT THE ALTAR – Sun, Feb 22 at 8:00 a.m.
Servers
Justin & Lindsey Bernardy, Halle Huhnerkoch
Lector
Carrie Bliss Extra. Min: Marv & Maureen, Scott & Traci Bernardy
Ushers
Francis & Peter Bernardy
Home Com none
Church Care Feb 21: Jessica Rohlik, Monica Rohlik, Deb Rohlik
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St Mary’s CCW will meet on March 16 at 7 p.m. If interested in going to Spring Gathering at Morgan
on March 12, call Julie Kramer at 507-828-1119 by March 6
 CCW Scholarship applications are available in the back of church and due by March 15. Any questions
call Karen 984-5677
 Mission Quilting will be on Tuesday at 9 a.m. Bring sack lunch for noon. Come all or part of the day.
 Quilt tops are available for sewing on corner stand in Kumfert Hall
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ST. MATHIAS - WANDA
MINISTERS AT THE ALTAR – Ash Wed, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. and Sat, Feb. 21 at 5:00 p.m.
Server AW
Isaac & Michaela Hertling, Nicholas Irlbeck
Sat
Stephanie Dudgeon, Jenna & Justin Frank
Lector AW
Dan Rohlik Extra. Min: Mel Altermatt, Art & Dawn Rohlik, Lucy Moldan, Linda Weber
Sat
Art Rohlik
Dan & Rita O’Callaghan, Alex Rohlik, Rita Rohlik, Linda Weber
Ushers AW
Steve & Janell Frank
Sat
Pat & Marlene Schroepfer
Greeters/GiftAW Chad & Jessica Hertling
Sat
Bob & Tracie Berg Family
Church Care Sherry Beadell Family
Snow Shoveling Pat Schroepfer, Dean Schumacher, Mike Teicher
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Mission Sewing will be on Tuesday, Feb 17 at 9 a.m. Everyone welcome.
A Luncheon will follow the 5:00 p.m. Mass on Sat. Feb 21 with all proceeds going to the San Lucas
Mission.
 The National Catholic Society of Foresters are offering an opportunity for members who have reached
their 25th anniversary through their 59th anniversary to receive a crystal rosary, if they haven’t received
one in previous years. To obtain your crystal rosary, simply call the fraternal department at 800-344-6273
ext. 208 or email to fraternal@ncsf.com. Each member needs to make their own request and will be
asked to provide your name and date of enrollment – month and year. Any member of St Elizabeth Court
535 who doesn’t know their enrollment date, you may contact Lorena Jenniges or Kelli Klann.
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OUR LADY OF VICTORY – LUCAN
MINISTERS AT THE ALTAR – Ash Wednesday, Feb 18 at 8 a.m. and Sat, Feb 21 at 7:00 p.m.
Server AW
Hunter Bernardy, Zach Turbes, Devon Janiero- Dolan
Sat
Meghan Bernardy, Jacob Plaetz, Jacob Norcutt
Lector AW
PJ Bock
Extra. Min: Mike & Annette Rohlik, Marie Schueller, Dawn Bernardy, PJ Bock
Sat
Jan Louwagie
Bob & Rindy Filzen, Loraine Goblirsch, Chris Kramer, Darla Rohlik
Ushers AW
Robert Goblirsch
Sat
Chris Kramer
Church Care Chr. Teresa Norcutt, Audrea Turbes, Lorna Lueck-Plaetz, Elaine Moore
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Region II Spring Gathering is Thursday, March 12, 2015 at St. Michael’s in Morgan. Ladies if you
want to go contact Annette. Our parish CCW will pay your $10.00 registration. It starts at 6:00 with
Mass followed by supper and speaker Kris Anderson, the topic is “Finding Joy in a Negative World” Kris
team talked last year with Lisa Pelzel. Kris is Spiritual Commission Chair for the diocese.
OLV members please check your mailboxes for information on the Mission of Love Valentine project.
Can we surpass last year’s total?
Please call Nancy Plaetz at 747-2728 if you are interested in obtaining a scholarship application thru the
NUDCCW Scholarship Fund. This CCW program offers money for workshops, classes and convention
registrations which aid individuals in our parish to further their education and enhance their spirituality.
Deadline for mailing an application is March 15.
OLV will have our Eucharistic Adoration on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 this is the third Wednesday of the
month and also Ash Wednesday. 9:00 a.m.—9:00 p.m.
Ladies if you are 65 and want to be taken off the circle list, contact Annette. Dues for 2015 are $25 and
$10 for Star members and those on the Funeral Committee.
 Quilting will begin on Tuesdays at 1 p.m.
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February 2015
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1 Masses
8 a.m. St. Mary
10 a.m. St. Anne
St. Anne’s School
CARNIVAL
2 No Mass
3 Mass
6 p.m. St. Mary
5-6 p.m.
Adoration
7 p.m. St. Mathias
Administrative
Mtg.
4 Masses
10 a.m. Golden
Living
6 p.m. OLV
CCW Mtg following
5 Mass
8:30 a.m. St.
Anne
School Mass
6 Mass
8 a.m. St. Mathias
7 Masses
5 p.m. St.
Mathias
7 p.m. OLV
8 Masses
8 a.m. St. Mary
10 a.m. St. Anne
11 a.m.
Confirmation
Retreat
6 p.m.
Evangelization
team Valentine
Supper
15 Masses
8 a.m. St. Mary
10 a.m. St. Anne
9 No Mass
10 No Mass
11 No Mass
12 No Mass
13 No Mass
14 Masses
5 p.m. St.
Mathias
7 p.m. OLV
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----------Tony
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18 ASH WED.
8 a.m. OLV
10 a.m. Belview
1 p.m. St. Anne
(School)
7 p.m. St. Mathias
19 Mass
8:30 a.m. St.
Anne
20 Mass
8 a.m. St. Mathias
Stations:
1:30 St. Anne
School
7 p.m. OLV
21 Masses
5 p.m. St.
Mathias
7 p.m. OLV
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17 Mass
6 p.m. St. Mary
5-6 p.m.
Adoration
7 p.m. St. Anne
Administrative
Mtg.
22 Masses
8 a.m. St. Mary
10 a.m. St. Anne
23 No Mass
24 No Mass
25 No Mass
8 a.m. OLV Word &
Communion
St. Anne
6 p.m. Soup Supper
7 p.m. Stations
26 Mass
8:30 a.m. St.
Anne
School Mass
27 Mass
8 a.m. St. Mathias
Stations:
1:30 St. Anne
School
7 p.m. OLV
28 Masses
5 p.m. St. Mary
7 p.m. St.
Mathias
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16 No Mass