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To view all of Pope Benedict's prayer intentions for 2011 - visit: http://www.ewtn.com/faith/popeprayer.htm Ali Kremer Fri, 30 Sep 2011 18:38:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:81 http://www.dow.org/News/tabid/75/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/80/October-Courier-is-online.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.dow.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=75&ModuleID=396&ArticleID=80 http://www.dow.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=80&PortalID=0&TabID=75 http://www.dow.org/News/tabid/75/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/80/October-Courier-is-online.aspx Click the "read more" link to view the October issue of the Courier! 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Ali Kremer Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:37:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:77 http://www.dow.org/News/tabid/75/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/76/September-Courier-is-online.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.dow.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=75&ModuleID=396&ArticleID=76 http://www.dow.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=76&PortalID=0&TabID=75 http://www.dow.org/News/tabid/75/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/76/September-Courier-is-online.aspx Click the "Read More" link to view the September issue of the Courier. Ali Kremer Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:13:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:76 http://www.dow.org/News/tabid/75/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/75/Community-EventsFall-Festivals--Fall-2011.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.dow.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=75&ModuleID=396&ArticleID=75 http://www.dow.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=75&PortalID=0&TabID=75 http://www.dow.org/News/tabid/75/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/75/Community-EventsFall-Festivals--Fall-2011.aspx September All Saints, New Richland,  will host its annual Fall Festival on Sept. 25. A Polka Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m., with a turkey dinner following in the church basement (handicapped accessible). Aduts - $8; Children 12 and under - $4; Preschool - free. Take out meals available by calling (507) 465-8381. A country store, raffle, bingo, silent auction and outdoor games will entertain the whole family. Christ the King, Byron, will host its Autumn Festival on Sept. 24. Mass will be at 4 p.m., confessions at 3 p.m. Doors open for bidding at the silent auction at 3 p.m. A delicious all-you-can-eat dinner of roast pork, complete with dressing, cheesy potatoes, cole slaw, rolls, pie and beverages will be served from 5-7:30 p.m. Dinner prices are adults - $9.50; Seniors (age 62 and older) - $8.50; children ages 6-12 - $5; ages 5 and under - free; household family price - $35. Big ticket raffle drawing at 7 p.m., followed by the announcement of silent auction winners. Need not be present to win.  St. Bernard's Fall Festival, Stewartville, will host its Fall Festival on Sunday, Sept. 25. Mass at 10:30 with food, games, music and fun to follow. 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St. Felix Social Justice Committee & the Common Closet Thrift Store, on Friday, September 23rd at 7 p.m. at the St. Felix Auditorium, Wabasha.  in welcoming Jane Knuth, author of the book "Thrift Store Saints...Meeting Jesus 25 cents at a time". Jane, a longtime thrift store volunteer, shares at time humorously, her stories based on her unexpected soul-stirring experiences at the St. Vincent de Paul thrift store in Kalamazoo, MI.  She describes how her frequent encounters with the poorest people were really opportunities to meet Jesus.  Books will be available for purchase and signing courtesy of the Book Cliffs Bookstore.  Refreshments will also be provided.  St. Joachim, Plainview, will host its annual Fall Festival on Sept. 25,  beginning at 10 a.m. with a Mass featuring polka music, followed by a day of great food and fun family activities. Chicken dinner served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the handicap-accessible church basement. Cost is $9 for a half-chicken dinner and $7 for a quarter-chicken dinner. Outdoor concession stand serving carnival style food. Activites start at 11 a.m. and include music, quilt and bake sale, live and silent auctions, bingo, farmers market, games for the whole family, children's raffle and child entertainer "Music with MJ". St. John Baptist de la Salle, Dodge Center, will host its 20th Annual Turkey & Ham dinner  on Sept. 25, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Adults - $9; Children age 6-10 - $4.50; Preschool - free. Take outs available. Raffle tickets $1. Silent auction, bake sale and games. All dinner tickets will be sold at the door. Mass at 10 a.m.   St. John Vianney, Fairmont, will host its fall festival on Sept. 25. Mass is at 10 a.m., and dinner from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dinner includes roasted turkey dinner with fixings, pie/cake. Adults - $8.50; Children 10 & under - $4.50; 3 & under - free. Take-out available. Questions, call 235-2656. The  Festival will include children’s games, “Cookies by the Pail”, bingo. New this year will be a Country Market, Heavenly Baskets, Cake Walk, Paddlewheel. St. Joseph the Worker, Mankato,  will host its Annual Fall Festival on Sept. 25. Mass at 10:30 a.m. with festival following.  Featured activities include: silent auction, games for kids and adults, Hubbell Avenue Reruns, Raffles, Craft and Bake Sale, and Cake Casino. Hot beef sandwiches, brats, pies and more served at family friendly prices. October Immaculate Conception, Kellogg, will serve its annual family style chicken and ham dinner on Oct. 2, from 11 a.m. –2 p.m. Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Activities include: big ticket raffle, bake sale, basket raffle, garden produce and a grocery cart raffle. Immaculate Heart of Mary, Currie, will host its Fall Dinner on Sept. 11 from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. in the church hall. Menu includes turkey with all the trimmings. Prices: Adults- $7; Grades K-6 - $4; Pre-school $1.  Take outs available. St. Agnes Parish, Kellogg will host its annual fall dinner and festival on Sunday, October 16 at the parish hall. Turkey dinner will be served from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Menu includes turkey, dressing, potatoes & gravy, rutabagas, beverage and apple or pumpkin pie.  Adults - $9; ages 6-12 - $6; 5 and under - $3.  Carry-outs available.  Featured activities include a specialty/silent auction, country store/bake sale, tootsie roll game and book sale.  This year’s raffles include:  46” flat screen TV, gift card basket, quilts, 50/50 raffle and theme baskets.  St Ann, Slayton, will host its annual Pit BBQ Chicken dinner on Sunday, Oct. 2, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.  Adults - $7.50; children - $5. Menu includes Pit BBQ Chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, home-grown corn, homemade pies, beverages  and all the trimmings. Carryouts available. Crafts and garden produce. St. John the Baptist, Minnesota Lake, will host its fall dinner  Oct. 2, 4-7 p.m., in the church hall. Adults - $8; children 10 and under - $4; preschool - free. Menu includes turkey, dressing, potatoes, salad and dessert. Takeout meals available. Country store will feature baked goods, garden produce, crafts and a silent auction. St. John Nepomucene, Winona, will hold its annual fall festival on Sunday, October 23, in the St. Stanislaus Church Hall at 625 East Fourth in Winona.A beef tips dinner will be served from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Adults - $8; Children 6-12 - $4; Children under 6 - free. Tickets can be picked up at the door the day of the festival. From 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. events will include a big ticket, quilt raffle with over 40 handmade quilts and other prizes, basket booth, candy booth, gift store, grocery cart raffle, pop & popcorn, and children’s games.  The drawing for the big ticket winners will be at 5 p.m. St. Kevin, Melrose, Wis., will host its fall festival on Sept. 18. Ham and turkey dinner served from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Adults - $9; children - 6-12 yrs. $3.50; under 6 yrs. - free.Carryouts - $9. Saturday evening Mass at 7 p.m. No Sunday Mass St. Mary, Chatfield, will host its 13th annual "Sharing the Seasons" party on Oct. 30. It is a display of table settings for holidays and special events, with a story for each. The even will be held in Maddock Hall from 12-2:30 p.m. Cost - $5, and includes lunch and door prizes. St. Mary, Minneiska, will host its annual fall festival on Oct. 9. Mass at 10 a.m.  Roast beef dinner with all the trimmings served 11 a.m.-  1:30 p.m.  Adults - $9; children age 9 and under - $4. Carry outs available. Bake sale. Raffle drawing at 1:30 p.m. St. Mary, Winona, is hosting a pet blessing on Oct. 4. According to Roman Catholic tradition, Oct. 4 is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, (Patron Saint of Animals). The custom of invoking God’s blessing on animals and pets, close to this feast date, has become a tradition in many parishes. On Sunday Oct. 2 at 4:00pm in the west parking lot of St. Mary’s Church (1303 West Broadway in Winona, MN), Father Jim Berning will be available to lead us in this prayer of blessing for our beloved pets. ALL ARE WELCOME! St. Mary, Worthington, will host its annual fall dinner and festival on Sunday, October 30.  A turkey/pork dinner with all the trimmings will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  Adults-  $8; children 10 and under - $4. Activities include big ticket, silent auction, 'Parade of Purses', children’s games, crafts, country store, baked goods and candy booth, grab bag, bingo, Fair Trade booth, and more. St. Patrick, Lanesboro, will host its fall fest on Oct. 16 from 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.  in the church hall. It includes a silent auction, bake sale, raffle drawing with cash prizes and lunch served from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.  The menu is meatloaf, party potatoes, corn, broccoli grape salad, pickles, assorted bars, coffee and milk. Adults - $8; children age 6-10 - $5; children 5 and under - $2. Ali Kremer Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:24:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:75 http://www.dow.org/News/tabid/75/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/74/Pope-Benedicts-Prayer-Intentions--September-2011.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.dow.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=75&ModuleID=396&ArticleID=74 http://www.dow.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=74&PortalID=0&TabID=75 http://www.dow.org/News/tabid/75/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/74/Pope-Benedicts-Prayer-Intentions--September-2011.aspx General Intention: That all teachers may know how to communicate love of the truth and instill authentic moral and spiritual values. Missionary Intention: That the Christian communities of Asia may proclaim the Gospel with fervor, witnessing to its beauty with the joy of faith. To view all of Pope Benedict's prayer intentions for 2011 - visit: http://www.ewtn.com/faith/popeprayer.htm Ali Kremer Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:19:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:74 http://www.dow.org/News/tabid/75/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/73/Renewal-of-the-Diocesan-Consecration-to-the-Immaculate-Heart-of-Mary.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.dow.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=75&ModuleID=396&ArticleID=73 http://www.dow.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=73&PortalID=0&TabID=75 http://www.dow.org/News/tabid/75/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/73/Renewal-of-the-Diocesan-Consecration-to-the-Immaculate-Heart-of-Mary.aspx Click the "Read More" button for more information. Ali Kremer Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:10:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:73