Join us at 6:30 pm for a Vigil Mass in the main church (St. Peter campus) as we celebrate the Annunication of the Lord.    

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Even if you're not attending the St Max Kolbe School Gala this Saturday, you can bid on silent auction items!  Spread the word! If you can't attend the gala, or have family and friends that would like to support the cause, we invite you to view, share, and bid on our silent auction i...

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Beginning in April, we are switching to Flocknote for the communication platform for this Friday e-news (and other important announcements that we send electronically).   If you'd like to continue receipt of e-news, please click the link below to sign up for Flocknote E-News. I...

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 On Sunday, April 2nd, the children of the parish are invited to process in with Fr. Kowalczyk, the deacon, and the servers!

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Sunday, March 19 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Handzel Hall at our St. Joseph Campus Come kick up your heels and learn some fun dances!  We will have chairs lined up along the perimeter of Handzel Hall this time to allow more dancing space!    Live music with Caller S...

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Over the centuries Jesus’ desire for His apostles to stay and pray with Him during His agony has developed into a simple yet profound practice known as the 7 Churches Devotion. The faithful journey with Jesus as he leaves the Upper Room and makes His way to Calvary. We will travel by bus to se...

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This 4th weekend of Lent is Global Solidarity Sunday The theme "...I was blind and now I see" (John 9:25) invites us to share God's light of love in solidarity with our brothers and sisters overseas. All parishes in the Archdiocese are asked to take up a collection to suppor...

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Reminder to 'spring ahead' one hour this Sunday, March 12!

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Thank you Parishioners, for your generous donations to Options for Women – Cornerstone baby bottle campaign! $4112.75 was raised! Our Respect Life Ministry Group will be delivering the check to Cornerstone the week of March 12.  If you still have a baby bottle empty or full, please ...

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Churches Cleaning Day Let's make the churches shine for our Lord's Resurrection! With your help, both campuses are getting the quarterly deep cleaning they deserve.   Saturday, April 1  10:30 am - Noon   All cleaning supplies and equipment will by onsite...

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The RESCUE project - Spring 2023 in the Home "I never understood the depth of God's love for me, even in my brokenness. Rescue brought this home to me." "Fr. Riccardo did an amazing job with the videos and making the information presented so relatable to really feel lov...

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Join us for an hour of adoration, praise music, and the opportunity to have someone pray with you. What people have said: "The music was beautiful and amazing.  I loved being prayed over." "I needed prayer, I received prayer, and I felt like everyone in the church w...

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All 4th-8th graders are invited to attend another great evening of fun, food, fellowship, and faith. We will Play some dodgeball in the gym! Our dinner will be the usual hotdog, chips, fruit, and veggie meal. Our faith topic will be the Easter Triduum.   We meet at door 12 at the...

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Meat Allowed...but... Archbishop Hebda, acknowledging the significance of Saint Patrick and the Irish immigrants indebted to him in the history of our Archdiocese, has granted a dispensation from the abstinence of meat on March 17.   All, however, who choose to enjoy...

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"For the Love of Christ Impels Us" Please watch this 3 minute video on the Catholic Services Appeal, with a message from Archbishop Hebda   CSA Video   (Archbishop Hebda and golf?  Who knew!)    To learn more, visit CSAFspm.org Envel...

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Please join us on Saturday, February 25th, 9:00 am - 12 pm, for a beautiful morning of prayer and reflection with Fr. Kowalczyk. All ladies welcome; invite your friends. Sign up here. Please RSVP  so we can plan for breakfast and seating; thank you! First 60 to sign up receive a ...

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Ash Wednesday is February 22nd. All services and Masses will be at our main church on the St Peter campus: 6:30 am service 8:30 am Mass 3:00 pm service 6:00 pm Mass - CANCELLED It is also a day of fasting and abstaining from meat: The norms on fasting are obligatory from age 1...

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As many of you have heard, Alice Fink passed away on Monday, February 6th at the age of 95. As her funeral will be held in the spring, we thought we would share some memories now of this lovely woman. Alice had deep roots in the Delano Catholic parishes. She married her husband, Al, at St. Mary o...

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Calling all mothers: Unable to attend our women's morning of reflection on February 25?   Able to attend and looking to attend another one?  Here's your chance! Saturday, March 4 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Church of St. Raphael Lent Morning of Reflection for Moms ...

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For those of you who have attended the RESCUE Project, you know what a great teacher and speaker Fr. John Ricarrdo is!   He recently posted an article which included this message: Joan of Arc once said, “All battles are first won or lost in the mind.” Therefore, what we put ...

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The College Ministry Team will be selling homemade caramels after all Masses on the weekend of  February 11 and 12. Our homemade caramels have become a sought-after item and we sell them only twice a year -- get them now just in time for Valentine's Day! Our ministry team values the y...

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Oh the fun we shall have! Sign up for the Event HERE    

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Youth Group has been slowly growing over the course of this past year.  Hope you can come and see why more and more kids keep showing up! January 29 ~ Game Night ~ Sts Peter & Paul in Loretto ~ 6th - 12th graders February 5 ~ Sunday Night Live ~ St Joseph Campus ~ 4th - 8th graders ...

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An evening to celebrate sacramental marriages with a wooded walk, fires, warm beverages and warm food. Saturday, Feb 11th 5:00pm-8:00pm All married and engaged couples are welcome to attend a wintery night walk through the Triplett woods.  Fires will help guide you to different stations....

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Join us on Friday, February 3 at 8:30 am in our main church for the Feast of St. Blaise. The traditional blessing of the throats will be offered directly after Mass.   “Father of mercy and God of all consolation, graciously look upon me and impart to me the blessing which flows ...

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Hello St. Max  parishioners and friends Many people have asked how they can support the Keiser family as they transition into a life without Heidi.  A big need is meals during the week. A meal train -- using "Take Them a Meal" online platform -- has been set up for them; in...

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Waffle Breakfast with all fixinings The school will be hosting a waffle breakfast to kick off Catholic Schools Week Sunday, January 29  9:00 am -12:00 pm All are welcome! Free will offering

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Thank you for your offerings and continued generosity to our parish. Letting the Eucharist Lead: Allowing the love of Christ and the truths of His Church to transform our hearts and minds, and inviting others to journey with us.   For questions concerning these financials, please ...

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Do you have an eye for beauty? We are in need of people to help decorate the main church for the different liturgical seasons Help transform our worship space to fit the liturgical season.Training, assistance, and all materials provided.  You can choose to help each season o...

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The Protect Reproductive Options Act (PRO Act), an extreme pro-abortion bill that will also have a broad range of consequences including preventing parents in some cases from being involved in the healthcare of their minor children, was narrowly passed Thursday night, January 19,  by the H...

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The funeral Mass for Heidi Keiser will be held on Tuesday, January 24 at 11:00 am in the main church on our St. Peter Campus: 217 2nd Street South, Delano, MN 55328 Fr. Kyle Kowalczyk will preside. Visitation will be in St. Martha Hall (connected to the main church) on: Monday, Janu...

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There will be no daily Mass or confessions heard on Tuesday, January 24 as Father Kowalczyk will be at a retreat that evening.

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Baby Bottle Campaign begins January 21-22 Have you wondered how you can help preborn babies, pregnant and new mothers in our communities? In St. Michael is Options for Women Cornerstone where women facing an unexpected pregnancy can go for services and materials to support them and their bab...

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Do you know someone who's hurting from an abortion? Rachel's Vineyard can help ... women and men. Rachel's Vineyard is a safe place to renew, rebuild and redeem hearts broken by abortion. Weekend retreats offer a supportive, confidential and non-judgmental environment where women and ...

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Our Annual Parish Ski Trip for Families is approaching. All families and adults are welcome for a great time on the slopes of Powder Ridge with fellow parishioners.   We meet at the Chalet at noon to get our lift tickets and rentals.   Registration and payment required ...

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Pope Francis has named Father Michael John Izen, a priest of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, assigning him the titular see of Newport. His episcopal ordination is scheduled for April 11, 2023, at the...

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St. Max is happy to be hosting a Parish Bingo this January 7th after the 5pm Mass. Pizza dinner will be provided! Fun prizes! Free! Bring the family! Sign up HERE for food planning purposes.  

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Join us this Saturday morning . Rosary in Latin ~ 8:30 AM . Requiem Mass in the Extraordinary Form ~ 9:00 AM . Confessions ~ 10:00 AM At our St Peter campus Booklets will be provided in the church for those wanting to follow along, and they are attached here as well for those who...

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