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St. Catherine Catholic Church 203 E. Brown St., Luverne St. Catherine Ph.: 283-8502 St. Mary Catholic Church, Ellsworth Thursday, Sept. 1: 9 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine. Friday, Sept. 2: 9:30 a.m. Mass at Parkview Manor. Saturday, Sept. 3: 5:30 p.m. Mass at St. Catherine. Sunday, Sept. 4: 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Mary. 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine. Tuesday, Sept. 6: 9 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine.…

The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, and delivers them. Psalms 34:7 Elisha's servant was terrified because a great army surrounded the city. Elisha said, “Do not be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” Then Elisha prayed that God would open the eyes of the servant. God did and the servant saw that the mountain was full of horses and…

St. Catherine Catholic Church 203 E. Brown St., Luverne St. Catherine Ph.: 283-8502 St. Mary Catholic Church, Ellsworth Thursday, Aug. 25: 9 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine. 4 p.m. Mass at Veterans Home. Friday, Aug. 26: 9:30 a.m. Mass at Parkview Manor. Saturday, Aug. 27: 5:30 p.m. Mass at St. Catherine. Sunday, Aug. 28: 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Mary. 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine. Monday, Aug. 29: 7…

“Now there is great gain in godliness with contentment.” 1 Timothy 6:6 Sometimes we think life would be better “if only…” If only we made more money. If only we were more attractive. If only we were more talented. If only we hadn't made so many mistakes in the past. The Bible encourages us to be content. Part of contentment is acceptance — acceptance of ourselves and the lives we've…

St. Catherine Catholic Church 203 E. Brown St., Luverne St. Catherine Ph.: 283-8502 St. Mary Catholic Church, Ellsworth Thursday, July 21: 4 p.m. Mass at Veterans Home. Friday, July 22: 9:30 a.m. Mass at Parkview Manor in Ellsworth. Saturday, July 23: 4:30 p.m. Reconciliation at St. Catherine. 5:30 p.m. Mass at St. Catherine. Sunday, July 24: 8 a.m. Reconciliation at St. Mary. 8:30 a.m. Mass at…

St. Catherine Catholic Church 203 E. Brown St., Luverne St. Catherine Ph.: 283-8502 St. Mary Catholic Church, Ellsworth Thursday, July 14: 9 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine. Friday, July 15: 9:30 a.m. Mass at Parkview Manor in Ellsworth. Saturday, July 16: 4:30 p.m. Reconciliation at St. Catherine. 5:30 p.m. Mass at St. Catherine. Sunday, July 17: 8 a.m. Reconciliation at St. Mary. 8:30 a.m. Mass at…

Churches are struggling — and not just one denomination — it is across the board in all churches. They struggle with attendance, with getting people to help and with finances. All this is really heightened in small churches with fewer than 100 members. I am a pastor of a small congregation. Our greatest struggle is the battle cry of “Where are they?” I am talking about the future leaders of the…

And He asked them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered Him, ‘You are the Christ.’” (Mark 8:29 ESV) An elderly woman walked into a local country church. A friendly usher greeted her at the door and helped her up the flight of steps. “Where would you like to sit today?” he asked politely. “I vould like to sit in de front row please,” she replied. “Are you sure you want to do that?” the…

St. Catherine Catholic Church 203 E. Brown St., Luverne St. Catherine Ph.: 283-8502 St. Mary Catholic Church, Ellsworth Thursday, June 30: 9 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine. Friday, July 1: 9:30 a.m. Mass at Parkview Manor. Saturday, July 2: 5:30 p.m. Mass at St. Catherine. Sunday, July 3: 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Mary in Ellsworth. 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine in Luverne. 5 p.m. Mass at Split Rock…

"Is not the arrow beyond you?" 1 Samuel 20:37b ESV  Ole, Lars and Sven went deer hunting. Sven said to Ole and Lars, "I vill go south into de prairie grass. You two head north into de grove of trees. If you get lost, fire three shots into de air so dat I vill be able to find you." Ole and Lars agreed and set off into the trees. About a half hour later they were lost and Lars…

St. Catherine Catholic Church 203 E. Brown St., Luverne St. Catherine Ph.: 283-8502 St. Mary Catholic Church, Ellsworth Thursday, June 23: 9 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine. Friday, June 24: 9:30 a.m. Mass at Parkview Manor. Saturday, June 25: 5:30 p.m. Mass at St. Catherine. Sunday, June 26: 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Mary in Ellsworth. 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine in Luverne. Tuesday, June 28: 9 a.m…

St. Catherine Catholic Church 203 E. Brown St., Luverne St. Catherine Ph.: 283-8502 St. Mary Catholic Church, Ellsworth Thursday, June 16: 9 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine. Friday, June 17: 9:30 a.m. Mass at Parkview Manor. Saturday, June 18: 5:30 p.m. Mass at St. Catherine. Sunday, June 19: 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Mary in Ellsworth. 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine in Luverne. Tuesday, June 21: 9 a.m…

In John 15, Jesus said, “I am the true vine and my Father is the vine grower.” During the 1960s Sherwood Schwartz wrote and produced a TV show called “Gilligan’s Island.” I bet many of you are familiar with it, a comedy about seven stranded castaways who had been cruising on a ship called the S.S. Minnow. Gilligan was the first mate. The first season was 1964. The show was an immediate hit.…

"Is not the arrow beyond you?" 1 Samuel 20:37b ESV  Ole, Lars and Sven went deer hunting. Sven said to Ole and Lars, "I vill go south into de prairie grass. You two head north into de grove of trees. If you get lost, fire three shots into de air so dat I vill be able to find you." Ole and Lars agreed and set off into the trees. About a half hour later they were lost and Lars…

St. Catherine Catholic Church 203 E. Brown St., Luverne St. Catherine Ph.: 283-8502 St. Mary Catholic Church, Ellsworth Thursday, June 9: 9 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine. Friday, June 10: 9:30 a.m. Mass at Parkview Manor. Saturday, June 11: 5:30 p.m. Mass at St. Catherine. Sunday, June 12: 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Mary in Ellsworth. 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine in Luverne. Tuesday, June 14: 9 a.m.…

St. Catherine Catholic Church 203 E. Brown St., Luverne St. Catherine Ph.: 283-8502 St. Mary Catholic Church, Ellsworth Thursday, May 26: 9 a.m. Mass at St. Catherine. 4 p.m. Mass at Veterans Home. 5:15 p.m. VBS Picnic. 6:15 p.m. Program. Friday, May 27: 9:30 a.m. Mass at Parkview Manor. Saturday, May 28: 5:30 p.m. Mass at St. Catherine. Sunday, May 29: 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Mary in Ellsworth. 10…