January 15, 2026
Pastor Message
Day of Prayer for the Unborn
The Church celebrates a special day of prayer and penance on January 22 for protection of all human life, especially the unborn. Each of us is invited to offer extra prayers, sacrifices, and penances on that day, asking God to give us and our nation a deeper respect for all human life, from conception to natural death.
Franciscan Jubilee Year
“Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a “Special Year of St. Francis” to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the saint’s death. During this time of grace, which will extend until January 2027, the faithful are granted the opportunity to obtain a plenary indulgence. This Franciscan Jubilee Year, considered a gift for the entire Church and an occasion for authentic spiritual renewal, was inaugurated on Jan. 10 with a decree issued by the Apostolic Penitentiary of the Holy See. Until Jan. 10 of next year, the faithful can obtain this grace under the usual conditions — sacramental confession, Communion, and prayer for the intentions of the pope — by making a pilgrimage to any Franciscan conventual church or place of worship dedicated to St. Francis anywhere in the world. Furthermore, the elderly, the sick, and those who, for serious reasons, cannot leave their homes can obtain the plenary indulgence by spiritually joining in the jubilee celebrations and offering their prayers, pains, or sufferings to God” (Catholic News Service/EWTN News).
End of Year Tax Statements
You will soon be receiving your contribution statement for 2025. Please note that the parish will send you a statement for contributions made to St. Hubert. The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis will send you a statement for contributions made to the Catholic Services Appeal and/or the Lord, Renew Your Church capital campaign. If you sent a check for the campaign made payable to the parish, the parish forwarded that check to the archdiocese. That gift will be noted on the statement you receive from the archdiocese, even though the check was made payable to the parish.
Christmas Thanks
Fr. Wil and I offer our thanks to everyone who sent a card, treat, prayer, or gift our way for Christmas. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve as your priests.
Thanks for Cards
On behalf of my family, I offer thanks to everyone who sent a card, note, or gift expressing your sympathies and prayerful support in response to the death of my sister, Patricia Hunt. Your kindness is deeply appreciated. We celebrated a beautiful Mass for my sister, full of laughs and tears. You can watch the Mass at https://watchitlivestream.com/p-hunt.
News & Events
Sharing & Caring Hands
Thank you dear parishioners, your reward is eternal! Sharing and Caring Hands clothed and entertained hundreds of children through the generosity of St. Hubert parishioner's Christmas Giving Tree, providing sweatshirts and toys for the homeless in Minneapolis.
St. Hubert will be serving a meal on Thursday, January 29 from 12-2 PM. Please sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F4DAFAB2BA57-61640775-copy to help prepare and donate food items and/or to serve the meal. Please drop off donations at St. Hubert, Tuesday, January 27 and Wednesday, January 28 from 9-11 AM.
Prayer Service & March for Life
Stand up for life on Thursday, January 22 by attending the annual Prayer Service for Life at the Cathedral of Saint Paul at 10:30 AM followed by the annual MCCL March for Life at Noon at the Capitol. This is your opportunity to give a voice to the voiceless and stand up for the unborn and mothers.
The St. Hubert Respect Life Ministry is sponsoring free bus transportation. The bus will depart from St. Hubert's front parking lot at 9:30 AM and return at approximately 2 PM. There is no cost to ride the bus but free will offerings will be accepted; all ages are welcome.
Sign Up to ride the bus here or RSVP directly to Cathy Johnson at jcathy724@gmail.com or text 952-334-0780.
Knights Free Throw Championship
The Knights of Columbus will be holding their annual basketball Free Throw Championship on Sunday, February 1, starting at 11:30 AM in the St. Hubert Catholic School gym. Boys and girls who were aged 9 to 14 on January 1 of this year are encouraged to participate.
Our parish champion will advance to the District level on February 15 in Waconia and will have the opportunity to advance to the State Championship. Scoring sheets with more information are available in advance at the parish office, but pre-registration is not required.
Family Formation Event to Celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
40 days after the birth of Jesus, the Holy Family traveled to the temple in Jerusalem in accordance with Jewish law. There, they met Simeon and Anna, who prophesied that the newborn Child would be “a light for revelation to the nations, and the glory of the people of Israel.” The Catholic Church celebrates this day as the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (also often referred to as Candlemas). On this day, the Church has a long-standing custom of blessing candles, lighting them and carrying them in procession on this Feast of the Presentation of our Lord, or Candlemas. The lighted candles symbolize the revealing of God’s plan of salvation through the birth of Jesus. The procession expresses our identity as the Body of Christ carrying his light into the shadows of our world.
To help families enter into this Feast day with meaning, St. Hubert invites you to join us for a candle decorating event on Sunday, February 1 from 3:30-5:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Supplies will be provided for you to decorate a candle for your family. Registration is required for the event so that we can plan enough supplies. Click here to register. A $10 suggested donation is requested to help cover the cost of the candle. Decorated candles will then be brought to the 7:30 AM daily Mass on February 2 to be blessed in celebration of the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord.
All parishioners are welcome to bring your own personal candles to the 7:30 AM daily Mass on February 2 to have them blessed (even if you aren't participating in the candle-decorating event).
Facilities & Cemetery Lead Position
St. Hubert Catholic Community is seeking a hands-on leader to oversee the care and maintenance of our parish, school, and cemetery facilities. This role combines leadership, technical expertise, and a heart for service in a faith-based environment.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead and support the Facilities and Custodial teams
- Manage maintenance, repairs, and preventative programs for all campus buildings and grounds
- Oversee cemetery operations, including sales and family support
- Coordinate vendors, capital projects, and long-term planning
- Ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our community
Visit https://careers.archspm.org/job/facilities-and-cemetery-lead/ for additional details and to apply.
Facilities Support - Custodial/Light Maintenance
St. Hubert Catholic Community is seeking a reliable, energetic Facilities Support team member to help ensure our church and school remain clean, safe, and welcoming for all. This hands-on role is perfect for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys variety in their day, and thrives in a collaborative, faith-centered environment.
What You’ll Do:
- Support the daily facility needs of the church, school, and all St. Hubert properties
- Assist with cleaning, room setups, space turnovers, and special project work
- Complete maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs, assembling equipment, minor repairs, and moving furniture
- Help maintain exterior grounds—including mowing, trimming, sweeping, and snow removal
- Operate custodial and maintenance equipment (vacuums, floor machines, lifts, etc.)
- Maintain building security, including locking up and arming the facility as requested
- Collaborate with the Facilities Lead to ensure work orders and ministry needs are completed
Visit https://careers.archspm.org/job/facilities-support-custodial-light-maintenance/ for additional details and to apply.
Giving
Feed My Starving Children
Come volunteer at Feed My Starving Children! FMSC volunteers experience a fun, one-of-a-kind team building experience with co-workers, family, friends, and strangers alike. This experience often turns into a desire to do more and reach farther, until all are fed.
Every third Wednesday of the month from 12-1:45 PM, there are spots reserved for St. Hubert! Set your calendar for Wednesday, January 21. Sign up at http://www.fmsc.org/join-group?joincode=9N4Y9X. Come get to know other members of our church!
Book for February too! Wednesday, February 18
This is also the session that the fifth graders from St. Hubert will be packing; how fun to join the school kids in making a difference with your own two hands!
Can’t make it during the day or week? No worries! Use this link to find a date/time that works for you; bring your family, friends, small group!
https://tinyurl.com/mpf4ytrp
Questions? Contact Patty Shields (parishioner and FMSC staff) at 763-746-2950 or pshields@fmsc.org.
Questions? Contact Patty Shields (parishioner and FMSC staff) at 763-746-2950 or pshields@fmsc.org.
Community
MCCL Speaker
All are invited to St. Joseph Catholic Community in Waconia on Tuesday, January 20 at 7:00 PM for an informative evening with Maggee Hangge from the Minnesota Catholic Conference. She will discuss key legislative issues, including support for non-public schools, school safety and lunch programs, scholarship support for families, and respect for life and end-of-life concerns such as physician-assisted suicide and alternatives to abortion. Learn how these issues impact our schools, families, and communities, and how Catholics can stay informed and engaged.
Pope Leo and the Modern Church
Saturday, January 31, 10 AM-1 PM, Pax Christi Catholic Community, $25
Presented by the Pax Christi Theology Academy, this event welcomes journalist Christopher Altieri to present his new book, The New Pope and Catholic Reform.
Presented by the Pax Christi Theology Academy, this event welcomes journalist Christopher Altieri to present his new book, The New Pope and Catholic Reform.
After coffee and light refreshments, Altieri will share insights on Pope Leo XIV's ministry and papacy as well as an examination of the state of the Church. Following his presentation, Fr. Hjalmar B. Gudjonsson will moderate a panel with Christopher Altieri, Archbishop Bernard Hebda, and Monique Maddox, founder of the Descendants Truth and Reconciliation Foundation. The event will conclude with lunch. All are welcome!
CLICK HERE to register. There is limited availability, so register today. Email Scott Brazil at sbrazil@paxchristi.com with questions.
Vianney Visit
Have you ever considered the priesthood? All young men who are high school sophomores through college age are invited to the upcoming Vianney Visit. The Vianney Visit is a three-day visit to Saint John Vianney College Seminary located on the campus of the University of St. Thomas. Beginning Thursday afternoon and concluding Saturday morning, the visit includes testimonies from current seminarians, visits with priests on staff, spiritual conferences, attending a college class, touring the campus, and, of course, you won't leave without having some fun. Visitors will stay overnight at the seminary with all meals being provided. There is no charge for the visit. If you are interested, you can find more information and fill out the required forms in the link below. Reach out to the parish office at 952-934-9106 with any questions.
https://www.10000vocations.org/vianney-visit.html
https://www.10000vocations.org/vianney-visit.html