Eucharistic Adoration Ministry Lead:

Barb Janas
763-972-6843
[email protected]

Adoration Captains:

Kathy Carlson
Connie Botz

Volunteers are needed to help wash and press all linens used for the liturgy.

If you are interested in volunteering with this ministry, please contact Catherine Taylor at 763-972-2077 x101 or email [email protected].

Support and assist the presider during the Mass. If interested please reach out to Father.

For pastoral emergencies such as a death, dying, serious condition, accident, or anointing of the sick, please call the Parish offices at 763-972-2077. 

WHEN DO I CALL THE PRIEST?

One of the most moving moments of my priesthood was when a man from my parish asked me to come and give last rites to his sister who had just gone on palliative care. She was in a hospital an hour away, so I needed at least a three-hour window, which I was having a hard time finding. It was a Friday and the soonest I could get there was Tuesday. He said that should be fine, there was no immediate risk. Suddenly, I realized I had a few hours free that afternoon, so I said, “Let’s go today.” When I got there, the not-so-old woman and I had a nice conversation, as she sat in her chair. I offered her all the sacraments of the Church and helped her to prepare for the moment the Lord would come for her. Well, he came sooner than we all thought… that night! Though it doesn’t always happen that way, it has happened that I arrive only moments after the person has died. This brings up the important question: When do we call the priest?

Earlier is better. We do have an emergency line at the parish which will get ahold of me anytime, day or night. Please, keep in mind, if you call me and say that your loved one is dying right NOW, I will drop everything and come. However, there is no guarantee that I will get there in time. I may be out of town, or saying Mass, or away from my phone. Don’t wait! When things take a turn, it’s time to call. The best time for the priest to come is when your loved one is still conscious and responsive.

The best-case scenario is for them to be able to confess their sins and receive absolution as well as the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, which ultimately prepares us for death. If death is very close, I will always impart the Apostolic Pardon, which is a very powerful indulgence prayer that a priest is able to bestow when the end is near. (You should make sure to ask for this prayer if a different priest performs last rites.) Even if the illness doesn’t end in death (or at least not right away), the grace of Anointing is the strengthening of the soul to endure suffering. If the illness lingers, then the priest can come again. But if he came a week or two before, there is no grave need to call the emergency line. Just fill the room with prayer. The recitation of the Rosary, or the Divine Mercy Chaplet, or reading the Psalms or Gospel of John out loud are great ways to prepare someone for Jesus.

Our primary obligation in life is to take care of our own soul! If we are the caretaker of someone else, that means it is our obligation to care for their soul as well! This should actually be our main consideration when we find out about a terminal condition: Call the priest. Get right with God. Prepare for death. The will, the health directives, the money, the funeral, can all wait. There is no greater consolation than knowing that our loved one died with the surety sacraments. Can God work outside of the sacraments? Of course, he can. But we are certain of his work inside of them. So, why wait?

~Fr. Kowalczyk

Please see baptism information here.

It happened in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized in the Jordan by John. On coming out of the water, he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit, like a dove, descending upon him. And a voice came down from the heavens, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased." Mark 1: 9-11

Learning does not stop when you reach adulthood. We host a weekly Adult Bible Study and we are also happy to welcome guest speakers through the year. Click on News and Events for the latest activities and learning opportunities. We are always looking for new ideas! If you have ideas for activities or speakers, please contact the Parish Office.

We also offer book clubs in our parishes!  Please contact [email protected] to learn more.

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The Catholic Order of Foresters is a trusted, century-old Catholic fraternal life insurance society dedicated to providing members with financial security and opportunities for spiritual, social, and charitable growth.

To learn more about the Catholic Order of Foresters, contact Brian Marketon: 612-269-9542.

Catholic United Financial is a not-for-profit fraternal benefit society designed to promote fraternalism and charity among our members through a local council system and a representative form of government. The society also provides members with life insurance, annuities and other products, services and benefits that will contribute to the financial well-being of our members and their families.

The society strives to be good employer and contributing member of our Catholic Community. It supports the Roman Catholic Church in extending the faith, especially by commending and encouraging Catholic schools and religious education.

To learn more about Catholic United Financial, please contact the parish office at 763-972-2077.

The Church Environment ministry decorates the church inside and out as the church liturgical calendar requires.

Interior decoration responsibilities include working with flowers, altar clothes, entryways, banners and for special services, such as funerals and weddings. Exterior decorating responsibilities include coordinating decoration for urns on church step. 

If you are interested in volunteering with this ministry at St. Peter’s Church, contact Terri Wilcox - [email protected].

If you are interested in volunteering with this ministry at St. Joseph’s Church, contact Renae Schleisman at 763-972-2213 or Shirley Eggersgluss 763-972-3129.

The purpose of the College Ministry program is to maintain a connection between the Parish of St. Maximilian Kolbe and their young adult parishioners who are attending college to help encourage their continued prayer life and relationship with God.  

Through mailing several “thinking of you” packets throughout the school year, the hope is students will feel remembered, be reminded of their Catholic faith and Christ’s love for them, and utilize resources available to them.  

For more information, or if you are interested in volunteering with this ministry, please email [email protected].

If you or someone you know is unable to come to Mass due to age or infirmity, please call the office to schedule a time for Father to come and visit.

Office Phone: 763-972-2077

[email protected].

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered on Tuesdays at 5 pm at St. Peter’s Church, Thursdays 1/2 hour before and after Mass at St. Joseph’s Church, Saturdays at 4:00 pm at St. Joseph’s Church and by appointment. Additional opportunities for reconciliation are scheduled during Advent and Lent. Check News and Events for these special schedules. CLICK HERE for a quick guide to making a good confession.

Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.” John 20: 21-23

Confession Times

• St Joseph Campus
  • Tuesday 5:00 pm 
  • Wednesday 8:00 am 
  • Thursday 6:00 am 
• St Peter Campus
  • Saturday  4:00 pm
  • 1st Saturdays  10 am

Students in grades 8 and above can prepare for confirmation.

Contact Andrew Zeisel, Discipleship Director, for more information.

Divine Mercy Sunday is celebrated the first Sunday after Easter.  This ministry helps spread the message of God’s Divine Mercy and receive the graces associated with this devotion.   Providing information about our Divine Mercy devotion, scheduling the activities for the day and providing refreshments afterward.

Contact Judy Florey at 763-972-6952 or Barb Janas at 763-972-6843 for more information.

Mass is celebrated every day of the week except Monday when a Communion Service is offered.

Mass and Communion Services are offered at Legacy only.

First Communion is offered for children in second grade, after completion of preparatory classes.

For information regarding First Reconciliation or First Communion, contact Andrew Zeisel at 763-972-2077, [email protected]  

"While they were eating, Jesus took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and giving it to his disciples said, “Take and eat; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed on behalf of many for the forgiveness of sins.” And a voice came down from the heavens, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased." Matthew 26: 27-30

Evangelization Ministry Lead:

Heather Triplett, 320-291-7156
 [email protected]

Finance Council Members

• Brian Marketon
• Jerry Vlaminck
• Kelly Horn
• Wendy Domeyer
• Bill Bandzuch

The purpose of this ministry is to foster Christ-centered community and fellowship within our parish.

Greeters are scheduled for a specific Mass time for a period of one month.  For example: 8 a.m. Mass for the month of November.  The greeter(s) arrive at the designated entrance location 20 minutes prior to Mass to shake hands and welcome those entering church.  

Please contact Parish Office at 763-972-2077 x101 if you are interested in volunteering for this ministry.

The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic, Family, Fraternal, Service Organization dedicated to the values and Faith of the Roman Catholic Church through the activities of members and their Councils that promote charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism.

The Knights of Columbus Council 4653 was founded Dec. 8, 1958, and currently has 140 members who meet the third Tuesday of the month at St. Peter Church. It is affiliated with the Fraternal Organization of Catholic Gentlemen, associated with Fourth Degree 2649 Christ the King Assembly of Buffalo, and Nicollet Assembly 526 of Minneapolis.

Lighthouse Catholic Media is a non-profit organization that specializes in promoting the Catholic Faith through affordable, high quality books and presentations from many of the best Catholic speakers in English and Spanish. Look for our Lighthouse Media material kiosks in the church hall and parish library!

Music is an essential element of liturgy, inspiring people to praise God with one voice in a unique, spiritual way. The Churches of St. Peter and St. Joseph are blessed with a vibrant group of musicians who have formed various choirs to serve the music needs of our parish. There are opportunities for all to share their musical gifts.

Cantors: The cantor’s primary responsibilities are singing the responsorial psalm and assisting the assembly with the singing of the hymns and acclamations.

Children’s Choir: This choir is for children in grades Pre-K through eight. The children will sing 5-6 Masses per year.  The children practice every Wednesday 6pm-6:45pm in the music room at St. Maxmilian Kolbe School.

Liturgical Choir: This choir is open to anyone who wants to sing God’s praises at the 8:00 a.m. Masses the first and third Sundays of the month from October through May.

Ensemble Choir: This choir is for high school age and adult singers for the 10:30 a.m. Mass.

Funeral Choir: This choir supports the assembly at funerals. Instrumentalists: Instrumentalists are always in great need for holidays or to accompany the choir.

To become involved with our Music Ministry, please contact Alexa Gruber at [email protected].

Pastoral Council Members

• Kailyn Conway, Chair
• Heather Triplett
• Bill Mevissen
• Tim Burke
• Connie Botz

The prayerful support of our church is available for parishioners, their families, and our community members who are in need in several different ways.

PRAYER CHAIN

Our prayer chain consists of a network of people who pray for requests submitted by callers.  All prayer requests are kept confidential.  To initiate prayers from our Prayer Line, please contact:  Barb Janas (763-972-6843), Pat Kempenich (763-972-3607) or Renae Schleisman (763-972-2213) to initiate prayers from our parish Prayer Line. 

PRAYER TEAM

The purpose of the Prayer Ministry Team is to actively encourage and promote prayer within the life of the church.  Prayer ministers pray with individuals who request prayer support, maintaining confidence in all matters.  Prayer teams consist of 2 or 3 lay people who gather in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.  Praying over each other is an excellent way to affirm each other's faith as a community, to let the Holy Spirit heal our hurts and to open our eyes to being thankful for the truth and love in every situation that we experience.  At present, prayer ministry is available upon request by calling the parish office at 763-972-2077.

UNBOUND - ARCHDIOCESAN PRAYER MINISTRY

The Archdiocesan Prayer Ministry is a ministry of healing in which a trained prayer team prays with individuals to assist them in overcoming the spiritual obstacles they encounter in their path of Christian descipleship and take hold of greater freedom in Christ.  This ministry uses the Keys of the Unbound model of prayer developed by Heart of the Father MInistries (heartofthefather.com) and is under the guidance of Fr. Kowalczyk.  Individuals who come for Unbound prayer share their personal story related to the area where they sense they need freedom and are led by the prayer team through a series of prayers based on the Keys of Unbound.  To learn more about this ministry, contact Shannon W. at 763-607-1907 or at [email protected].    A brochure is included here for your review.  Archdiocesan Healing Ministry brochure

PASTORAL EMERGENCIES

For pastoral emergencies such as a death, dying, serious condition, accident, or anointing of the sick, please call the Parish office at 763-972-2077.

Fulfill Christ commandment to visit those in prison (Matt 25:31-46)

Provide spiritual support to inmates at the Wright County Jail by making weekly visits to the general population, provide one-on-one support, and offer weekly Mass or Communion service.

Ministry contact: Parish Office – 763-972-2077

Since December of 2000, Relevant Radio has been helping people bridge the gap between faith and everyday life through informative, entertaining, and interactive programming twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week. The Relevant Radio network is currently serving the Church with 37 stations reaching 18 states, with a potential listening audience of 48.6 million people. Learn more at http://relevantradio.com/!

The Right of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is a process through which interested adults are gradually introduced to the Roman Catholic Faith and way of life. It includes several stages marked by study, prayer and rites at Mass.

Participants undergo a process of conversion as they study the Gospel, profess faith in Jesus and the Catholic Church, and receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist at the Easter Vigil. The RCIA process follows the ancient practice of receiving new members into the Church and was restored by the Second Vatican Council as the normal way adults prepare for baptism. It’s also been adapted to include men and woman already baptized who desire full membership in the Church.

For more information about RCIA, contact Andrew Zeisel at 763-972-2077, [email protected] 

Sharing & Caring Hands is located in Minneapolis and provides those in need with hot meals, clothing, showers, food, shelter, transportation, school expenses, rent and many other things. These items are provided with dignity, while affirming God’s love for all of His people regardless of their circumstances. Visit their website.

Members of our parish provide, prepare and serve breakfast the second Sunday of each month. Volunteers are needed 7:30 – 11:30 on that Sunday.

If you are interested in helping with this ministry, please contact Becky Kittok at 763-972-2707 or e-mail [email protected].

Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained opens up the “big picture” of the Catholic faith in a way that helps us know it, live it and articulate it to others. Through beautifully crafted teaching and state-of-the-art video, author, speaker and theologian Dr. Edward Sri leads a team of dynamic teachers who provide a clear and comprehensive explanation of the Catholic faith. Learn more at http://symboloncatholic.org.

Unborn Ministry Lead:

• Bobi Meehan
  763-479-2604 (mobile)   
  [email protected]

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