By Fr. Paul Shovelain This past week I met with my leadership team to discuss the past 6 months and look forward to the next 6 months. We discussed the challenges of the pandemic as well as the opportunities it provided for us. We are all grateful for the many ways staff and parishioners grew […]
Read MoreThe light of Christ is shining bright in NEW BRIGHTon and beyond!
By Fr. Paul Shovelain The first half of 2021 is complete! I am happy to say the NEW BRIGHT light of Christ is shining bright in NEW BRIGHTon and beyond! We wish Fr. Magner well as he brings the bright light out to Maple Lake and Annadale where he will serve as Parochial Vicar alongside […]
Read MoreThe Birthday of Our Patron, Saint John the Baptist!
By Fr. Paul Shovelain Today we celebrate the birthday of our patron, Saint John the Baptist! His birth brought joy to Elizabeth and Zechariah who were barren. His father doubted the angel when the angel told him that he would have a son. Yet, once he came to believe and his tongue was free he […]
Read MoreHappy Father’s Day!
By Fr. Kevin Magner This Sunday is Father’s Day! Happy Father’s Day to all our dads and to those who have been father figures in our lives. Thank you for all your guidance, protection and love. Next week Fr. Paul and I will join the rest of the priests of the Archdiocese of St. Paul […]
Read MoreSacred Heart of Jesus
By Fr. Paul Shovelain Tomorrow we celebrate the Sacred Heart of Jesus as it is the 2nd Friday after Pentecost. We ask the mercy of God to be poured forth upon our society and world. The love of God is healing and nurturing. It has been beautiful seeing the love of Christ continue to draw […]
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