Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Cabrini Night

For our Corporal Works of Mercy Night for March, some of the Catholic Stangs chose to attend the movie "Cabrini."  Based on the true story of Mother Francesa Cabrini, the movie shows, as one student said, "She was a boss!" in the work she did to care for the immigrants in New York City.  Because of the length of the movie, and the study schedule for a number of our students, only four were able to attend.  We hope to be able to access this through a streaming service later to offer this movie to all of our students at a time that works better in the school year.

Thank you to our generous donor who paid for all of the tickets!




Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Holy Redeemer Lenten Family Retreats

The past two weekends, Holy Redeemer Church has hosted Family Lenten Retreats.  We had opportunities for our pre-K through 5th grade students, and their parents, to come in and participate in a variety of activities from making pretzels, to craft activities, to a movie in the school gym.  We were blessed to have volunteers from our Campus community to help make everything flow smoothly.

Our grateful appreciation to Abbey, Luci and Olivia for all of their help!

                                         

  








Friday, March 1, 2024

Free Minnesota Hotdish Reunion

 This past Thursday, Father Brendan Rolling, the Diocese of New Ulm's Director of Vocations, spent the evening with us.  A huge "Thank YOU!" to the people of St. John Cantius, of Wilno, for the exceptional hot dish.  Great conversations were had, relationships were built, and food was shared.  Just remember, it is "Hot Dish, not Casserole!"





Sunday, February 25, 2024

Stations of the Cross

Each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during Lent at 3pm, the Stations of the Cross are prayed in the Chapel at the Campus Religious Center.  All are welcome!



Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Living the Corporal Works of Mercy: Visit the Prisoners, with Father Paul

Our February Corporal Works of Mercy speaker was Father Paul, who shared his story of prison ministry.  His prison ministry started in Marshall, with a Campus connection.  From here, he went to Meeker County.  The prison ministry he started in 1985 is still going strong today.

Next, he was assigned in Appleton, where he spent time in service to the 1700 prisoners incarcerated there.  Father Paul shared stories of Monday evening Masses, Tuesday group discussions and Wednesday one on ones with prisoners.  He found it to be an incredibly interesting and rewarding time in his life.

His prison ministry experiences concluded in 2011, when he returned to Marshall and was invited to lead a Bible study for the prisoners at the Lyon County jail.  All told, Father Paul had experiences that spanned six decades and prison ministry from local county jails to Federal prisons.  Next time you see him, you should ask him to share with you his stories, too!






Making Meatloaf

The number one requested meal at the Campus Religious Center is meatloaf.  Tonight was the night for meatloaf making lessons.  If you want the recipe, check with Abbey, Olivia and Luci...they might share!



Tuesday, February 13, 2024

"Almost" Valentine's Celebration!

Tonight, we celebrated "Almost" Valentine's Day with our annual pasta dinner.  It is an opportunity for good food and fellowship!  We had 12 students join us for dinner, with two dinners that were to go.  The students stayed and visited for almost two hours this evening.  What a beautiful opportunity for a respite just before the start of Lent!

Our appreciation to Emma, Levi, Luci and Olivia who did the decorating, and led the clean-up committee, as well as Doreen and Yvonne, who handled the dishes! A special thank YOU to Dave, who spent the day making his famous red sauce!