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Entries for March 2020

March 31, 2020 Mass

Posted on March 31, 2020 in: General News

Here is Tuesday, March 31, 2020, mass

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March 29, 2020 Mass

Posted on March 29, 2020 in: General News

Here is Sunday, March 29, 2020, mass

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March 22, 2020, Mass

Posted on March 28, 2020 in: General News

Sunday, March 22, 2020, Mass

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St. John’s Catholic Church and the Spirit of Life Area Faith Community will be live streaming mass on Sunday’s, Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at noon. Check us out on Facebook @Ortonville.st.john.Our live streaming of mass for Holy Week will be at noon on,April 5th, Palm SundayApril 9th, Holy ThursdayApr...

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On March 18, I publicly announced the immediate suspension of all public weekday and weekend Masses in theDiocese of New Ulm until at least March 31, 2020.After prayer, reflection, and consultation, and in consideration of the most recent guidelines issued by local, state,and federal health authorit...

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Can't go to confession during coronavirus? Consider an 'act of perfect contrition'Imagine that Michael, a practicing Catholic, committed a mortal sin yesterday.Normally, Michael would go to confession. But because of the coronavirus pandemic, he can’t. It simply isn’t available. What can Michael do...

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Weekend Communion in our AFC

Posted on March 20, 2020 in: General News

March 20, 2020Dear Parishioners and Friends of Spirit of Life AFC,In this time of fear, illness, and isolation we want to offer you the opportunity to receive the Body of Christ. May Christ strengthen us for the future, and comfort us in the present. As we pray as an AFC, we invite you to please tak...

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Statement from Bishop John M. LeVoir Regarding Suspension of all Public MassesI am concerned that all people be safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.Consequently, due to the public health recommendations from President Trump’s newly issued guideline that over the next 15 days, Americans should not gath...

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March 13, 2020Statement from Bishop John M. LeVoir regarding COVID-19 and Mass obligationNEW ULM (March 13, 2020) - The Church teaches that "On Sundays and other holy days of obligation the faithful are bound to participate in the Mass" (CCC, no. 2192). However, if one is sick, physically unable to ...

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