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putting up with the consequences.” Today, John has been a member of AA for 35 years, and Jan has been a member of Al-Anon for 33 years. “These programs are very spiritual,” Jan says. “We also have a break-off group for couples in these programs, and we get together as couples to support each other.” John and Jan have gone through different seasons in their lives and have given back in different ways over the decades. Today, they’re thinking about new potential opportunities within the parish, such as serving as greeters together and raising awareness about life-changing programs like TEC and REC. “There are so many ways to give, and it doesn’t have to be big and complicated,” John says. “Go to the church
and talk to the secretaries about options and what is needed. Take a risk and try something. If it’s not for you, try something else.”
Upcoming Events ATTENTION ALL SEARCHING SOULS! Are you seeking to find answers and wanting to grow in your Catholic faith? Join other searching souls every Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Centre for Christ in Sauk Centre for videos and small-group discussions with a different topic each week! Text or call 320-298-6778 for more information or with questions! Join our Searching Souls Ministries Facebook page for more information! DECEMBER TOPICS Dec. 6 — Jesse Tree craft night Dec. 13 — Catholic Symbols Dec. 20 — Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy Dec. 27 — The Feast of the Holy Family *** Dec. 20 — Registration deadline for 1/3/22 “Spiritual Vision Board” craft!
Dec. 7 7:30 p.m. — Sts. Peter and Paul (refreshments after Mass) 7:30 p.m. — St. Alexius (refreshments after Mass) Dec. 8 7 a.m. — **St. Francis de Sales (refreshments after Mass) Noon — St. Donatus (potluck lunch meal after Mass) Noon — Our Lady of the Angels (light lunch after Mass) 5:15 p.m. — **St. Paul’s (hot beef sandwiches/dinner after Mass) ** Individuals making their consecration to St. Joseph will attend a 15-minute ceremony after these Masses. Each of the parishes will also have a display or decoration to recognize the celebration to St. Joseph.
CELEBRATING THE YEAR OF ST. JOSEPH On Dec. 8, 2020, Pope Francis announced this the year of St. Joseph. He invited us to learn more about St. Joseph as a way of getting closer to Jesus. The ACC Leadership Team wanted to celebrate the end of this year and the beginning of a stronger prayer life with St. Joseph. Please join us!
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