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Children’s Dental Emergencies and What to do:

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Dental emergencies happen especially with children. They often fall and bump their teeth or perhaps get hit in the mouth during physical contact sports… it happens. Here are some ideas to help should you encounter these situations. Cut or bitten lip/ mouth - apply direct pressure to the...

Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross

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Grumbling and complaining are often common reactions to life's frustrations. We grumble about the weather, the economy, politics, church leadership, and traffic. Grumbling is a way of life for many of us. Everyone experiences moments when it is tempting to grumble or complain. Whether it's...

The Catholic Significance of September  

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The month of September holds a special place in our Catholic devotion. Traditionally, the Church dedicates this month to the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, reminding us of her deep union with her Son in His suffering. Just as we honored the Immaculate Heart in August, September...

Men's Club Update - September 4, 2025

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What do Italian Dinners, Assembling Tents, Catching Fish, Selling Christmas Trees, Mowing Lawn, Scholarship Awards, Painting Projects, A Man of the Year Award, Tending Bar, Cooking Fish, Event Set-up Crews, Serving Buffet Breakfasts, Scouting Activities, Repair Projects,  BBQ Rib Fests, The...

Pastoral Statement from Fr. Joe Connelly

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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, With a heavy heart, I write to you today in light of the terrible tragedy that occurred this morning at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, where lives were violently taken during the celebration of Mass. Two children have died, and many others were...

Men's Club Update: September 2025

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Monthly Meeting – Thank you to the men of the parish who participated in our August meeting. All men of the parish are invited to join us and our next meetings are October 5, November 9, and December 7. The meetings are held in GA perks and start at 7:00 p.m. Email Us at with...

From Deacon Braun: On Humility

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There’s a story about a successful businessman from London who decided to have a party. He invited 600 guests. On the evening of the party the guests were served a wonderful meal with fine wines. After dinner the host welcomed his guests and announced that instead of dancing, he had...

Men's Club Update - August 2025

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LOOKING FOR YOU! Are you looking for a way to get involved at Guardian Angels? The Guardian Angels Men’s Club has some great opportunities for you! The Men’s Club Groundskeepers team, which is led by Jim DePuydt, needs volunteers to join the Groundskeepers mission...

Memorial of Saint Clare, Virgin

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August 11 This Monday we celebrate the Memorial of Saint Clare of Assisi, a woman of deep faith, courage, and simplicity. Born into a noble family in 1193, Clare was moved by the radical witness of Saint Francis and sought to follow Christ in a life of poverty, prayer, and seclusion. Despite...

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