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.
“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.