Church of St. Pius X

1 DECEMBER 4-5, 2021 2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT. Church of St. Pius X. 1315 12th Ave NW Rochester, MN 55901. Phone: (507) 288-8238 Website: Email: DECEMBER 4-5, 2021 2 2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT. Fr. Russ Sacramental Life 2nd Sunday of Advent God has created us for relationship and at times we all know that relationships take effort, work, prayer. When we are in relationship with a person, one of the Please remember in your prayers, tasks we have to engage in is removing obstacles to that relationship. Some Art DeWitz . people know each other at work or Church for years Parishioner but never really get close because of obstacles.

2 Perhaps those obstacles are difference of opinion, life style, May Art and the all the souls of the appearance or language. This list can go on. Only when these obstacles are dealt with will the faithfully departed, through the relationship flourish. When married couples are having mercy of God, rest in peace. difficulty or when friends are at odds, the only way to get at those obstacles is to communicate and communicate in a healthy manner which respects the dignity of the other as a son or daughter of God. As we live in relationships here on earth, we also live in relationship with God.

3 During the Advent season we prepare the manger of our hearts once again to welcome God's peace and love into our lives and Please remember in your prayers, world. The first, middle, and last steps of nurturing this relationship is prayer. Through prayer, Jesus will Rick Thiem . speak to us and challenge us to where he desires us to Son of Parishioner: Patricia Thiem go. Jesus always wants to have a conversation with us and God always gives us the grace to pray. Pray for May Rick and the all the souls of the the courage to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation in order to worthily celebrate the Feast faithfully departed, through the of Christmas.

4 Mercy of God, rest in peace. Just an any obstacles standing in the way of our relationships need clearing away, so too w can clear those obstacles away from our relationship with Jesus. May we allow the Lord to remove any obstacles in our lives that prevent God's peace from entering our hearts. May we allow Christ to be born again in our hearts. God bless and have a good week. Please remember in your prayers, Elizabeth Betty Ahle . Parishioner immaculate conception The Feast of the immaculate May Betty and the all the souls of the conception .

5 Faithfully departed, through the Masses will be offered at St. Pius X. mercy of God, rest in peace. Wednesday, December 8th: 8:00 am (Public). 9:00 am (Live-streamed). 5:30 pm (Public). Church OF ST. PIUS X 3 ROCHESTER, MN. parish Life parish Life Advent is a wonderful time to recognize the blessings God has given us. Supporting Adopt a Family, Birthright of Rochester and Cronin Home Access the St. Pius Advent Giving Tree by going to the parish website or by scanning the QR code. Ornaments on the Advent Giving Tree are linked to a charity supported by this project.

6 Adopt a Family may be supported by purchasing Target gift cards and dropping them at the parish office or by making a If you have any questions, cash donation at the link provided. please contact Doug in the Birthright has provided a list of needs for parish office at 288-8238. their Layette Bag Program. Cronin Home has provided a list of needs for their Hygiene Care Packages provided to residents. Purchased items can be sent directly to the organization or the parish office. Thank you for supporting these great charities. If you will be shopping Amazon this holiday season, remember, your purchases can help support St.

7 Pius X. Go to and select St. Pius X as A special thank you to St. Pius X parish for all your donating partner. of your purchases will of your donations and support towards the be donated to St. Pius X at no additional cost. Thanksgiving Baskets. This year, we were able Same products, same price, same service. to help 11 families totaling 52 people! We truly appreciate your generosity. JSJO. JU. EU. D. UC. PN. LELTYC. EYEOE2. M. 23B. M461B. E-B-R. E2-2ER57RA. 2,,2U4-22. 5G. -00. 3. -5U. 222. ,, 6. S1122. T. , 0021220. ,112210 2 1 4444 4 212118776.

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9 Members of the Shovelin Family No Poor Among You: Advocating for Wednesday December 8, 2021. Struggling Minnesotans - How You Can (Holy Day: immaculate conception ). 8:00 am Jon Ask / Sr. Lois Kobliska . Make a Difference! 9:00 am Susan McConnell . December 7 2021, 6:30 7:30 PM via zoom 5:30 pm Alfredo Guiterrez and Family Sign up on the Holy Spirit parish website or contact Mary N at for Thursday, December 9, 2021. the zoom link. Joan Miltenberger, Statewide 8:00 am Ron Lehnertz / Kenneth B. Plummer . Organizer with the Joint Religious Legislative Coalition, will look at some programs helping to keep Friday, December 10, 2021.

10 People safe, provide supportive housing that is person 8:00 am In Reparation for our Sins / Jim Ward . and community centered and build for the future. She Joan Regnier . will share how you can make a difference for dignity, Saturday, December 11, 2021. justice and the common good through engaging your 8:00 am W S Putnam Family legislators and your neighbors. You can learn more 4:00 pm Cyril , Brian , Shawn Horihan about JRLC at Ambrose and Marge King Christmas Countdown Scavenger Hunt Sunday, December 12, 2021. Mark your calendar for a fun, family-friendly event this 8:00 am Mary O'Marro / Marian C.