Mother of Hope Area Faith Community

05/31/2026

🌼 One Week Away! First Communicants & Families 🌼
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Next weekend, we invite all First Communicants and their families to take part in a beautiful Diocesan Corpus Christi Eucharistic Procession with Bishop Zielinski in New Ulm.
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First Communicants hold a special place in this joyful celebration and are invited to wear their First Communion attire and help lead the procession by spreading flower petals before Jesus in the Eucharist.
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📅 Sunday, June 7 | 🕒 Procession begins at 3:30 PM | 📍 Cathedral of the Holy Trinity → Church of St. Mary, New Ulm
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⏰ Please arrive by 3:15 PM to check in with the Handmaids
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🚌 Shuttle available from St. Mary’s starting at 3:00 PM
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🌭 Barbecue to follow
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We hope your family can join us for this meaningful diocesan tradition!

05/30/2026

Happy Anniversary of Priestly Ordination to Bishop LeVoir!

✨Please join us in celebrating the 45th Anniversary of Priestly Ordination of Bishop John LeVoir!

🙏Ordained on May 30, 1981, Bishop LeVoir faithfully served the Church, including as the Fourth Bishop of the Diocese of New Ulm from 2008 to 2020.

❤️We give thanks for Bishop LeVoir’s years of dedicated ministry and pray for continued blessings.

05/29/2026

We have been having a great week in Rainforest Falls for VBS at St Anne's! The deadline to sign up for St Catherines VBS has been extended to Sunday May 31, so please get your registrations in so we are able to have VBS there. Here are some pictures of our week so far.

05/24/2026

Today begins the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage!
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Pilgrims set out from St. Augustine, Florida on this Memorial Day weekend, following the St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Route toward Philadelphia.
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For the faithful who cannot attend in person, people can participate by submitting prayer intentions and spending time in Eucharistic adoration. The pilgrimage aims to gather 250,000 Holy Hours of prayer for the renewal of the nation, which will be presented to national leaders. People can also participate by utilizing the online lecture series. Every week, a new lecture will be released on the Manna app exploring the intersection of faith, culture, and what it truly means to be American.
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Join us in praying for all who walk with Jesus in the Eucharist — that His love may renew hearts across our nation.
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Follow the journey at: https://www.eucharisticpilgrimage.org/one-nation-under-god

05/22/2026

Last weekend we celebrated our AFC seniors at the Sunday Masses. Congratulations to all the graduates! May God bless you as you celebrate the past and welcome the future.

05/14/2026

✨ All Are Invited! Corpus Christi Eucharistic Procession
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Join us for a beautiful public witness to our faith at the Diocesan Corpus Christi Eucharistic Procession, led by Bishop Zielinski, on Sunday, June 7 in New Ulm.
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Walk in prayer with the Eucharistic Lord from the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity to the Church of St. Mary, with Adoration and Benediction and a free barbecue to follow.
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🚍 Shuttle available from St. Mary’s beginning at 3:00 PM
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🕒 Procession begins at 3:30 PM
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All are welcome to take part in this joyful celebration. See the graphic for full details.

05/13/2026

⚔️ Not a landslide, not a runaway - but a hard‑fought finish - a battle. The final matchup of the Battle of the Blessed came down to just 20 votes. A fitting finale to the Battle of the Blessed.
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✝️ St. Francis of Assisi — 111 votes (46%)
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😇🏆 St. Michael the Archangel — 131 votes (54%)
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Congratulations to St. Michael the Archangel, our Battle of the Blessed Champion!
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Thank you to everyone who participated, voted, and followed along as we celebrated the witness and holiness of the saints together.
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Have ideas for what next year’s March‑Madness‑style showdown should be - or who should be included? Drop your suggestions in the comments below!

05/01/2026

✨ Calling All First Communicants and Families! ✨
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Join us for a beautiful Diocesan Corpus Christi Procession on Sunday, June 7 in New Ulm, led by Bishop Zielinski.
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First Communicants hold a very special role in this joyful celebration of the Eucharist. Children are invited to wear their First Communion attire and help spread flower petals before Jesus present in the Eucharist.
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📍 Sunday, June 7 | 🕒 Procession begins at 3:30 PM | 📍 Cathedral of the Holy Trinity → Church of St. Mary, New Ulm | 🌭 Barbecue to follow
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✅ Please arrive at the Cathedral by 3:15 PM and check in with the Handmaids to receive flowers and lineup instructions.
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🚌 A shuttle will be available from St. Mary’s beginning at 3:00 PM.
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We would love for your family to be part of this meaningful diocesan tradition!

04/30/2026

BATTLE OF THE BLESSED
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ROUND 3 - St. Teresa of Calcutta vs. St. Michael the Archangel
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Which saint claims your vote in this divine duel? Vote here: https://forms.microsoft.com/r/0DyJ9Nvvg3
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St. Teresa of Calcutta (1910–1997) - St. Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity and dedicated her life to serving the poorest of the poor. Her work in the slums of Calcutta became a worldwide symbol of compassion in action. She lived with radical simplicity and encouraged others to “do small things with great love.” Her witness of charity touched millions, regardless of religion. Her decades of hidden spiritual trial were met with unwavering fidelity to prayer and service. She was canonized for her heroic charity and unwavering perseverance. // Patron of: the poor, Missionaries of Charity, and those in need of compassion. // Fun fact: She preferred not to smile for cameras, directing joy to the people she served.
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St. Michael the Archangel (eternal, created before time) - St. Michael is the leader of the heavenly armies and defender against evil. He appears in the Book of Revelation battling the dragon and protecting God’s people against evil. Catholics call upon him for strength, protection, and courage in spiritual warfare. He is one of the most ancient and beloved heavenly patrons in the Church. Venerated as a heavenly defender and protector. // Patron of: police officers, soldiers, first responders, and protection against evil. // Fun fact: Often depicted with a sword and scales, symbolizing justice and defense.
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Voting ends: May 3rd
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For more information visit: www.dnu.org/battle-of-the-blessed

04/29/2026

BATTLE OF THE BLESSED
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ROUND 3 - St. Francis of Assisi vs. St. Clare of Assisi
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Which saint claims your vote in this divine duel? Vote here: https://forms.microsoft.com/r/VTEQepMReD
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St. Francis of Assisi (1181/1182–1226) - St. Francis embraced poverty, simplicity, and joy after a dramatic conversion that led him to renounce his former life of wealth and privilege. Founding the Franciscan Order, he inspired many through his devotion to the Gospel and his love for creation, seeing all creatures as brothers and sisters under God. Francis lived among the poor with humility and compassion, caring for those who struggled. He received the stigmata-the wounds of Christ-as a sign of deep union with the suffering Savior. He was canonized for his radical Gospel living and for renewing the Church during spiritual decline. // Patron of: animals, ecology, merchants, peace, and Italy. // Fun fact: He created the first live Nativity scene.
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St. Clare of Assisi (1194–1253) - St. Clare founded the Poor Clares after being inspired by St. Francis. She lived a life of prayer, poverty, and total trust in God. Clare defended her convent from soldiers by raising the monstrance (the sacred vessel that holds the Eucharist), and the attackers retreated—revealing the power of the Eucharist. Her writings show a tender devotion to Christ, especially in His poverty and humility. She was canonized for heroic poverty and Eucharistic faith. // Patron of: television, eye disorders, and embroiderers. // Fun fact: She is patron of television because she miraculously saw Mass on her wall when she was too ill to attend.
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Voting ends: May 3rd
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For more information visit: www.dnu.org/battle-of-the-blessed