Special Anniversary Edition August, 2014
Presenter Spotlight Fr. Mike Schmidt Father Michael Schmitz, the director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Duluth as well as the Chaplain for the Newman Center at the University of MinnesotaDuluth, inspires and educates through his priesthood and preaching. His Newman Center focuses on being fed through the Sacraments as well as study and knowledge of the Church and has thrived under his humble and Spirit-filled guidance. Ordained in 2003 at St. Paul Seminary, he has preached to youth and young adults across the country about the love of God and the call of Jesus Christ for saints to be raised up in the Church. Father Mike's hope is that these saints will redeem the entire world for Christ. Known nationally for his inspiring homilies, consistent hilarity, and genuine coolness, Father Mike is quickly becoming a Catholic household name in America. Fr. Schmitz will speak at the Verizon Wireless Center, Mankato, at a general session on Saturday morning of the anniversary celebration. His presentation will be, Where Does Jesus Send Us? … To Proclaim the Good News. He will also speak at the youth track that morning on, Where Does Jesus Send Us As Young People? … To Give Witness and to Share the Truth.
Performer Spotlight Tony Melendez Tony Melendez is a “toe-pickin' guitar player and vocalist.” Born without arms and with a club foot, Tony is an inspirational Catholic musician and speaker and has been performing for over 20 years in forty countries. He performed for Saint John Paul II, has received numerous Unity Music Awards, and continues to challenge and inspire others with his music and his courage. Mr. Melendez will speak at the Verizon Wireless Center, Mankato, on Saturday morning of the anniversary celebration. He will present for a general session in Spanish, and to the Youth Track in English. He will also perform a bilingual concert on Saturday evening at the Center.
http://www.tonymelendez.com/English/Welcome.html http://www.tonymelendez.com/Espanol/Bien_Venidos.html
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Parish Families Connected By Faith We will share images of the parishes over the next four issues of the Courier. Our photo album begins as it should - at the beginning...
Sts. Peter and Paul, Mankato, Est.1854
St. Aidan, Ellendale Est.1857
St. John the Baptist, Johnsburg, Est.1859
Sts. Peter & Paul, Blue Earth, Est.1866
St. Mary, Minneiska, Est.1867
St. Francis de Sales, Claremont, Est.1869
St. Bridget, Simpson Est. 1855
St. Mary, Geneva, Est.1858
Sts. Peter & Paul, Mazeppa, Est.1860
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Easton, Est.1866
St. Columbanus, Blooming Prairie, Est.1868
Corpus Christi, Deerfield, Est.1869
Crucifixion, LaCrescent Est.1856
St. Felix, Wabasha, Est.1858
Immaculate Conception, Kellogg, Est.1861
St. Mary, Lake City, Est.1866
St. Joseph, Good Thunder, Est.1868
St. Agnes, Kellogg, Est.1869
St. John the Baptist, Minnesota Lake, Est.1856
St. Patrick, Brownsville, Est.1859
St. John the Evangelist, Rochester, Est.1863
St. Patrick, LeRoy, Est.1866
St. Joseph, Rushford, Est.1868
St. Columban, Preston, Est.1869
St. Augustine, Austin, Est.1857
St. Peter, Hokah, Est.1859
St. Patrick, West Albany, Est.1865
Sacred Heart, Owatonna, Est.1866
St. Charles Borromeo, Saint Charles, Est.1868
Holy Trinity, Rollingstone, 1869
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Program & Schedule Overview Friday Evening…
7:00 p.m. - Program of Sacred Music and Prayer featuring the Chamber Singers of Saint Mary’s University (@ Ss. Peter & Paul Church, Mankato)
Saturday…
9:00 am Day-long celebration event (@ the Verizon Wireless Center, Mankato) • Dynamic speakers and uplifting music (in English and Spanish) • Children’s program, youth track, and family activities • Displays, resources, and service opportunities • Stories and items from our diocesan history 4:00 pm Celebration of the Eucharist (bilingual) (@ the Verizon Wireless Center) 7:00 pm Concert featuring Tony Melendez (bilingual) (@ the Verizon Wireless Center)
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Special Anniversary Edition PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING For the 125th Anniversary of the Diocese
God most provident, we join all creation in raising to You a hymn of thanksgiving through Jesus Christ, Your Son. For generation upon generation the people of southern Minnesota have sung of Your bounty; we too offer You our praise for the rich harvest of faith, hope, and charity our Diocese has received at Your hands for these past 125 years. Continue to make our land and our diocese fruitful, and by the power of the Holy Spirit, let our love for You be seen in our pursuit of peace and justice and in our generous response to those in need. Praise, Honor, and Glory to You, Most Holy Trinity, now and forever! Amen. Adapted from the Book of Blessings, additional blessings for use in the dioceses of the United States of America Š 1988 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. Used with permission. All rights reserved.