St. Michael's Catholic Church - Harlan, IA

06/05/2026

In most dioceses of the United States, the Church will celebrate the Solemnity of Corpus Christi this year on Sunday, June 7, following the traditional rhythm of the calendar shortly after Trinity Sunday. The feast, instituted in 1264 by Pope Urban IV, highlights the Church’s faith in the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. “Corpus Christi” is Latin for “Body of Christ,” drawing our attention to Christ truly present under the appearances of bread and wine.
Throughout history, deep devotion to Christ in the Blessed Sacrament has marked the lives of the saints; by following their example, we too can grow in love for Jesus present in the Eucharist and strengthen our friendship with him through his Body and Blood.

06/02/2026

What do Catholics celebrate on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi?
A) The birth of the apostles
B) The Ascension of Jesus
C) Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist
D) The creation of the sacraments
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Answer: C) Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist
Explanation: Corpus Christi (“Body of Christ”) honors the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist — Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. The feast highlights the gift of the Eucharist given at the Last Supper.

05/31/2026

St. Michael's Holy Mass - 05-31-2026

Holy Mass is celebrated. The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity.

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Holy Mass is celebrated. The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity.Permission to reprint, podcast, and / or stream the music in this service obtained from ONE L...

05/31/2026

Let the Children Come to Me:
Our Lord calls to the children to enter into His love, to enter into the celebration of the Mass. Pope Francis said “The cry of a baby is God’s voice!” Let the littles ones join in the mass and grow their relationships with Christ. ❤️
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05/29/2026

God sends his truth and his love: let us give thanks and praise, alleluia!

05/26/2026

Which statement best expresses the mystery of the Holy Trinity?
A) God is three Persons in one God
B) God is one Person in three Gods
C) God appears in three different modes
D) God changes forms depending on the situation
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Answer: A) God is three Persons in one God
Explanation: The Trinity is the central mystery of Christian faith: one God in three divine Persons — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. They are distinct yet perfectly united in love and essence.

05/25/2026

Our Prayers of Gratitude go out to those who have gave of themselves for others. God Bless you and your loved ones, One Nation Under God. Happy Memorial day from St. Michaels

05/24/2026

St. Michael's Holy Mass - 05-24-2026

Holy Mass is celebrated. Pentecost Sunday.

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Holy Mass is celebrated. Pentecost Sunday.Permission to reprint, podcast, and / or stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license ...

05/24/2026

This Sunday, Catholics around the world celebrate Pentecost, marking the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles, Mary, and the early Church — 50 days after Christ’s Resurrection and 10 days after His Ascension.
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"Go and Make Disciples!" Join the celebration, wear red to Mass today and enjoy a piece of Birthday Cake today with your family and friends in celebration of the birth of our universal church.

05/23/2026

Did you pick a Saint's name to use for your confirmation? While this practice has become a popular tradition, it is not actually required to pick the name of a saint when confirmed. This pious custom, however, is rooted in the idea that one is confirmed (a word which means "strengthened") to be a witness of Christ to the world.
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The saints, above all, were witnesses to God. A passage from the Letter to the Hebrews speaks of the saints and says, "Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us."
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Thus we are commended to look to the example of God's witnesses -- the Saints -- and it makes some sense that we should turn in particular to one of these witnesses to help us fill our own role as a witness.
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Who is your Saintly companion? Is it your Confirmation Saint or another? Why do they inspire you? We would love to hear in the comments.