By Deacon Joseph This past weekend I had the opportunity to baptize six children. It has been one of the greatest responsibilities I have as a deacon, to welcome into the Church the little ones of our parish. The Gospel that was read for the Baptisms was from Mark where Jesus says, “Let the children […]
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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 MoreBy 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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