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Mass Information Holy Mass - The Heart and the Life of the Church Weekend Masses Saturday (Vigil)...4:00 PM Sunday..............9:00 AM ​ ​ ​ Weekday Masses ​Tuesday.............8:00 AM Wednesday.......8:30 AM Thursday...........8:30 AM "The Sunday celebration of the Eucharist is at the heart of the Church’s life (cf. Catechism of the Catholic Church, n. 2177). We Christians go to Sunday Mass to encounter the Risen Lord, or better still to allow ourselves to be encountered by him, to hear his Word, to nourish ourselves at his table, and thus to become the Church, that is, his mystical living Body in the world." ~ Pope Francis My Morning Retreat Click to Start Your Day with Jesus weekday Mass. . . a quiet moment to gather with the faithful Mass Readings Mass Readings FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Read Sunday, April 21, 2024 Easter Weekday Read Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Saint Mark, Evangelist Read Thursday, April 25, 2024 Easter Weekday Read Saturday, April 27, 2024 Easter Weekday Read Monday, April 22, 2024 Easter Weekday Read Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Easter Weekday Read Friday, April 26, 2024 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Read Sunday, April 28, 2024 Today's Mass Readings Guidelines for Receiving Holy Communion in a Catholic Church For Catholics As Catholics, we fully participate in the celebration of the Eucharist when we receive Holy Communion. We are encouraged to receive Communion devoutly and frequently. In order to be properly disposed to receive Communion, participants should not be conscious of grave sin and normally should have fasted for one hour. A person who is conscious of grave sin is not to receive the Body and Blood of the Lord without prior sacramental confession except for a grave reason where there is no opportunity for confession. In this case, the person is to be mindful of the obligation to make an act of perfect contrition, including the intention of confessing as soon as possible (canon 916). A frequent reception of the Sacrament of Penance is encouraged for all. For our fellow Christians We welcome our fellow Christians to this celebration of the Eucharist as our brothers and sisters. We pray that our common baptism and the action of the Holy Spirit in this Eucharist will draw us closer to one another and begin to dispel the sad divisions which separate us. We pray that these will lessen and finally disappear, in keeping with Christ's prayer for us "that they may all be one" (Jn 17:21). Because Catholics believe that the celebration of the Eucharist is a sign of the reality of the oneness of faith, life, and worship, members of those churches with whom we are not yet fully united are ordinarily not admitted to Holy Communion. Eucharistic sharing in exceptional circumstances by other Christians requires permission according to the directives of the diocesan bishop and the provisions of canon law (canon 844 §4). Members of the Orthodox Churches, the Assyrian Church of the East, and the Polish National Catholic Church are urged to respect the discipline of their own Churches. According to Roman Catholic discipline, the Code of Canon Law does not object to the reception of Communion by Christians of these Churches (canon 844 §3). For those not receiving Holy Communion All who are not receiving Holy Communion are encouraged to express in their hearts a prayerful desire for unity with the Lord Jesus and with one another. For non-Christians We also welcome to this celebration those who do not share our faith in Jesus Christ. While we cannot admit them to Holy Communion, we ask them to offer their prayers for the peace and the unity of the human family. © 1996, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Today's Readings

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Renovation News Work Starts April 8th! Phase I: Sanctuary Restoration ​ Plaster and paint are the first part of the sanctuary restoration. This work will require the use of scaffolding that will remain in place meaning that we will be unable to use our church for approximately 2 months. ​ What does this mean for you? ​ All weekday Masses, Tuesday through Saturday morning will be at 8:30 AM at St. Thomas. All weekday Confessions - morning, afternoon and evenings - are moved to St Thomas. Saturday afternoon Confessions will take place in the Parish Center Library. Saturday and Sunday Masses will take place in the gymnasium. Go to Homepage Many hands. . . Many thanks to the many hands who make returning the gym to its weekday use possible by assisting with stacking chairs and moving other items in our temporary worship space to storage. ​ Friday mornings at 10 o'clock we set up for Sunday Masses. If you are available, your help is appreciated!

Vendor Information ​Are you ready for another great year at Ss Peter & Paul? Saturday after Thanksgiving, falling on November 30th this year is our community kickoff of the season! Our expanded slate of local performers and wider outreach through our direct mail campaign resulted in our best year ever with well over 500 visitors staying late into the event. We are going to continue our best display contest this year with a couple of changes: The winners will be selected by a panel of judges A workshop will be held in September to give you a chance to learn new ways to enhance your presence and trade ideas. ​ ​ ​Please download our 2024 Vendor Application & Guide and reserve your spot. Avoid the waiting list! Reservations are accepted in the order in which they have been received. ​ ​ Download this Poster (PDF) 2024 Vendor Information & Application Best Vendor Display Contest Volunteers have donated many thousands of hours carefully crafting an authentic Old World atmosphere for Christkindlmarkt. They continue to spend hundreds of hours every year in setup and assembly to make this an event that draws more visitors every year. Everything from lighting and decor to available food and drink to the design of the vendor market stalls and sales table displays are intended to extend this feel throughout the venue. We encourage you to carry this through in your sales areas. ​ An attractive display attracts buyers. ​ Ideas Wrapping paper or fabric make for great backdrops Add a riser to your tables for a second tier. ATTEND our September marketing workshop! ​ Rules You may use clips, clamps, pins or removable adhesives in the 2x2 wooden frames to hang items from the walls and windows To avoid overloading circuits, please ask about any electrical items you may want to add. LED lighting only! If you want to decorate your area the day before the event, please contact us to schedule access. This is especially important for sales tables since they will not be set up until Friday, November 29th. No ladders are to be used (the insurance company frowns on that). ​ Awards A panel of judges will determine the winners for the best market stall and best table displays. Prizes will awarded before the end of the event. Best Market Stall prize is $100. Best Sales Table prize is $50. In the event of a tie, prizes will be evenly split among winners. Contact JoAnn Schlosser - jschlosser@saintsppta.org 2024 Vendor Information & Application 2023 Vendors Crowcreek Beads Beautiful beading including Christmas ornaments Adored Uganda Jewelry and animal ornaments. Profits support the Uganda relief efforts of Adored International Ministries Wooden Flowers Preserved live arrangements for every day of the year. Bickerstaff Bees Honey, raw honeycomb, pollem, & beeswax candles from Mound, MN PaperPie Usborne Books & More is now paperpie! Your independent consultant, Karyn Schneider is your source for Usborne and Kane Miller books and SmartLab educational toys. Artisan Pens & Christmas Trimmings Meet Mike Green and see his collection of artisan pens and browse items from Vintage on Bridge in Delano Norwex Effective, safe and sustainable, our products deliver solutions for healthier homes, healthier families and a healthier world. Studio 12 Knitted hats, scarves, cowls and shawls Fabric baby quilts, lovies, eye glass cases and tote bags Plus much more! HandmaidArt Handmade religious art by Renee Hickman Pampered Chef ...with today’s expectations, we know finding the mealtime win can be difficult. We’re here to help bridge that gap between the ideal mealtime and the realities of today. We do this through our distinctive, high-quality kitchen tools... Sweet Treats try their freeze dried candy! Pippin & Pale Candle Co. Pippin & Pale supports the Simpson Shelter, a 24/7 shelter in place for men and women experiencing homelessness in Minneapolis Faxon Farms 100% pure maple syrup and products including maple cream, maple sugar, maple cotton candy, maple candy, maple nuts, and maple ice cream. Holy Gifts Located in historic downtown Maple Lake, we are a small store, so please stop by to say hello and see what our selections have to offer! We are starting to stock new products and hope you enjoy the new selection of books and gifts. Three Goats in A Tub We are three generations of farmers creating handmade, good-for-you goat products! We make goatmilk soap and salves, and sell natural goatmilk lotion.

Programming Sponsors Vendors Celebrating Our 5th Year! In 2019, with a nod to the heritage of Loretto’s founders, the Church of Ss Peter and Paul established a new festival to celebrate the Advent and Christmas seasons in Old World fashion. Christkindlmarkt, literally “Christ child market or fair,” is an event bringing together the larger community in an atmosphere of peace and joy. ​ C hristkindlmarkt offers all who come an amazing experience of the sights, smells, tastes and sounds of the season with German and Austrian fare ranging from our Bavarian grill specialties to authentic coffees and cakes in our Viennese coffee house, to traditional treats and beverages including Gluehwein. Download this Poster (PDF) 2024 Vendor Information 2023 Programming Basement Brass Band Returning this year with its magical performance of classics from central Europe and beyond, Basement Brass Band will take the Marktplatz Stage from 5 PM until close. Buffalo Community Orchestra This string ensemble from the Buffalo Community Orchestra returns! Ss Peter & Paul Festival Choir The festival choir of Ss Peter & Paul presents seasonal favorites in English and German. Accompanied by Carrie Ferdinandt. Directed by Greg Elsen. Bells of the Lakes Bells of the Lakes is a community handbell ensemble representing the Twin Cities of Minnesota and is directed by William H. Mathis, a nationally known conductor and arranger of handbell and choral music. Plymouth Concert Band - Flute Choir Flute ensemble from the Plymouth Concert Band Westwind Big Band The Westwind Big Band is an 18-piece ensemble formed by members of the Hopkins Westwind Concert Band. 2023 Sponsors 21st Century Bank Your hometown bank in Loretto Core Income Advisors We partner with advisors to deliver confidence in retirement. Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapels Providing Comfort and Caring Since 1926 Patriot Erectors From new steel erection to structural steel detailing and metal decking, Patriot Erectors takes pride in providing safe, experienced, and on-time steel and ornamental metals projects. B&D Plumbing Enjoy fast, accurate plumbing, heating and cooling services in St. Michael, MN. We proudly serve the greater Twin Cities metro area including Wright, Hennepin, and Sherburne counties! Doboszenski & Sons, Inc. Excavating, Earthwork, Site Development, and Crushing Iten Funeral Services Serving the community since 1962 Raymond James Wealth Management, Corporations & Institutions, Commentary & Insights, Advisor Opportunities, and more BestTaxPro IRS Tax Problems? Get Help From A Team Of Former IRS Agents & Tax Experts Duane & Karen Schlosser We thank you two for your support!! Knights of Columbus #9601 WANTED: Good Men to join our Fraternal Brotherhood Organization for Faith, Fun and Fellowship in Service to our Church and Community. Become a Sponsor! Ss Peter & Paul Christkindlmarkt is a free community event open to the public. Help us cover the costs of providing this event by becoming a sponsor. Contact Joyce Rathburn at jrathburn@saintsppta.org or call 763.479.0535 for more information. ​ Prefer to contribute in kind? We are always looking for help with program support and for items for our silent auction. Contact us for more information. ​ All gifts are appropriately acknowledged in our online and on-site advertising. Sponsors Programming 2023 Vendors 2023 Vendor Information & Application Adored Uganda Jewelry and animal ornaments. Profits support the Uganda relief efforts of Adored International Ministries Crowcreek Beads Beautiful beading including Christmas ornaments Holy Gifts Located in historic downtown Maple Lake, we are a small store, so please stop by to say hello and see what our selections have to offer! We are starting to stock new products and hope you enjoy the new selection of books and gifts. PaperPie Usborne Books & More is now paperpie! Your independent consultant, Karyn Schneider is your source for Usborne and Kane Miller books and SmartLab educational toys. Sweet Treats try their freeze dried candy! Artisan Pens & Christmas Trimmings Meet Mike Green and see his collection of artisan pens and browse items from Vintage on Bridge in Delano Faxon Farms 100% pure maple syrup and products including maple cream, maple sugar, maple cotton candy, maple candy, maple nuts, and maple ice cream. Norwex Effective, safe and sustainable, our products deliver solutions for healthier homes, healthier families and a healthier world. Pippin & Pale Candle Co. Pippin & Pale supports the Simpson Shelter, a 24/7 shelter in place for men and women experiencing homelessness in Minneapolis Three Goats in A Tub We are three generations of farmers creating handmade, good-for-you goat products! We make goatmilk soap and salves, and sell natural goatmilk lotion. Bickerstaff Bees Honey, raw honeycomb, pollem, & beeswax candles from Mound, MN HandmaidArt Handmade religious art by Renee Hickman Pampered Chef ...with today’s expectations, we know finding the mealtime win can be difficult. We’re here to help bridge that gap between the ideal mealtime and the realities of today. We do this through our distinctive, high-quality kitchen tools... Studio 12 Knitted hats, scarves, cowls and shawls Fabric baby quilts, lovies, eye glass cases and tote bags Plus much more! Wooden Flowers Preserved live arrangements for every day of the year. Scenes from past events Vendors

Area Catholic Schools St. Maximillian Kolbe Catholic School Delano, MN - Pre-Kindergardent - 6th Grade https://stmaxkolbeschool.org/ St. Maximilian Kolbe School offers a personalized approach to each child’s education. We offer a safe and nurturing environment that prepares children for the big things ahead. Our coursework is tailored to each child's ability today, and challenges them to achieve more tomorrow. Our staff members are dedicated to guiding students to become faith-filled, academically strong, service-minded leaders of tomorrow.

Area Catholic Schools Ave Maria Academy Maple Grove, MN - Pre-Kindergarten (3 & 4 year olds) - 8th grade https://www.avemariaacademy.org/ Ave Maria Academy is a private, Catholic school for students in pre-kindergarten (3 & 4 year olds) through grade 8, located in Maple Grove, MN. We form young minds, hearts, and souls through a commitment to clear thinking, academic achievement, character formation, prayer, and service.

Area Catholic Schools VIA - Veritas in Academia Loretto, MN Supporting homeschool parents in their role as primary educators of their children http://www.homeschool-life.com/MN/veritasinacademia VIA is an acronym for the Latin term, Veritas in Academia, which means Truth in the Academy. The word VIA itself is Latin for The Way. VIA was founded in 2014 and offers classes taught by Catholic tutors who are passionate about imparting knowledge from their areas of expertise in the light of the Truth in order to help lead to their students to the Truth.

Area Catholic Schools St. Francis Xavier Catholic School Buffalo, MN - Preschool - 8th grade https://school.stfxb.org/ St. Francis Xavier School provides a Christ-centered education for students beginning in preschool and continuing through 8th grade. The dedicated teachers and staff provide an education that helps each child develop spiritually, academically, and socially. Rooted in faith and growing in God’s love, each student at St. Francis Xavier School is supported in their personal pursuit toward excellence.

Area Catholic Schools Holy Spirit Academy Montecello, MN - High School https://holyspiritacademy.org/ Holy Spirit Academy offers: Christ-centered, integrated Catholic curriculum for high school grades 9-12 Daily prayer and liturgy as a community at St. Henry’s Parish Affordable tuition with scholarships available Accessible Northwest Metro location in Monticello, MN