"The dignity of a person must be recognized in every human being from conception to natural death. This fundamental principle expresses a great “yes” to human life and must be at the center of ethical reflection on biomedical research, which has an ever greater importance in today’s world."

Instruction Dignitas Personea on Certain Bioethical Questions
- presented to President Obama by Pope Benedict on July 10, 2009

 

What's new?

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION DURING LENT
During Lent we will have several added opportunities for people to
celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Thursday, March 18--7:00 p.m. Communal Penance Service
Saturdays, March 13, 20 & 27—Regularly scheduled Reconciliation begins at 3:30 p.m. (rather than 4:00 p.m.).
Monday, March 29--Reconciliation in the Library and the Reconciliation Room from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

PARISH PICTORIAL DIRECTORy - How to set & change appointments
All scheduling and re-scheduling must be done directly through Olan Mills. If you want to set or change an appointment, please call Olan Mills at 1-800-866-2263, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. CST, or you can still sign up online: https://signup.olanmills.com/familyinfo.aspx?chcontract=48335
Once you enter your home information, click “save” and the available times will be displayed for you. 
If you did not sign up for an appointment for the pictorial directory, expect a call from Olan Mills to offer you a time. The words "church directory" will appear on your caller ID or area code 423 will show up. You will not receive a free directory or free 8x10 portrait unless you participate. For photography dates and times, click here.

VOLUNTEER CORNER—NEW!
Have you ever had that "Holy Spirit nudge" to volunteer but then wondered how to make it happen? Several times a month volunteer opportunities will be listed in the Volunteer Corner in the bulletin. Additionally, an ongoing list of volunteer opportunities will be posted on our new volunteer web page. Check it out!

VIRTUS TRAINING SESSION will take place at St. Michael on Tuesday, March 16, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in Room B224 on the second floor of the south wing of the School. All adult volunteers who have ongoing contact with children or youth must attend a VIRTUS session. To pre-register, please visit www.virtus.org. For in-depth instructions about how to register, click here. Call the Parish Office at 952-447-2491 with any additional questions.

2010 AprilFEst is online! AprilFest, our annual parish spring fundraiser, will be held on April 23, 24 and 25. Visit the AprilFest page for more information!

Volunteer now!

job transition ministry
The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 15, at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Office - Notre Dame III. Whether you are unemployed or simply concerned about a potential job transition in your future, please join us for our monthly meeting. If you have questions, please contact Brian Burnes at 952-440-1623 (child care is available; contact Brian to arrange).

BEYOND THE YELLOW RIBBON EVENT
On Tuesday, March 16, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in Archangels Hall Colonel Kevin Gerdes will speak about the importance of long-term support for members of the military and their families. All are welcome. For more information, please contact John Hamre at 952-447-2605 or Deacon Dick Roy at 952-952-447-2491. Click below for the flyer!


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Eugene O'Keefe died March 6, 2010. Mass of Christian Burial is at 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael on Wednesday, March 10. Visitation will take place before the funeral at 10:00 a.m. in the St. Michael Chapel and the evening before from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Ballard-Sunder. A luncheon will take place in Archangels Hall after the funeral. Burial at 12:30 p.m. at St. Michael Cemetery.

Bernard O'Rourke died March 3, 2010. Mass of Christian Burial is at 11:00 .am. at St. Michael on Friday, March 5. Burial at St. Michael Cemetery.


 

What's Happening This Month:

Upcoming events

Women's Cursillo Retreat - March 4-7
Fish Fry - Fridays, March 5 & 12, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. in Archangels Hall
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon - Tuesday, March 16, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in Archangels Hall