10 Facts about St. Patrick
- St. Patrick's was a dry holiday in Ireland until 1970.
- St. Patrick's Day in the US has a strong political history.
- There are more Irish in the USA than Ireland.
- The Shamrock is not the symbol of Ireland.
- St. Patrick's color is blue.
- Legend says St. Patrick drove all the snakes from Ireland.
- St. Patrick used the shamrock to preach about the trinity.
- St. Patrick was a slave.
- St. Patrick wasn't Irish.
- March 17th is when Patrick died.
Sunday Afternoon at AMC Classic Mankato,
Paul Apostle of Christ, March 25 at 1:00 PM
All students in Grades 7-12 are invited to come and watch the movie, Paul Apostle of Christ on Sunday, March 25 at the AMC Classic Movie Theater in Mankato for the 1:00 PM showing. We will leave after the 10 AM Mass. Permission Slip Forms are available on the website and on Wednesday nights. Deadline to sign up will be Thursday, March 22. To learn more about the movie, visit: https://tickets.paulmovie.com/synopsis/. This movie is rated PG-13. For more information, contact the Faith Formation Office. Adult chaperones/drivers needed.
Camp Summit for Students Entering 6th, 7th, and 8th Grades - August 6-9
All students in grades 5th through 7th are invited to attend Camp Summit August 6-9. Camp Summit is a Catholic adventure camp featuring prayer experiences and activities such as bonfires, high ropes course, team-building, Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, dynamic speakers, confession, small group discussions, games, and more. Middle school students from all over the Diocese of Winona come to camp to witness Christ through prayer, each other, and the high-energy atmosphere. Camp Summit takes place at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center outside of Lanesboro, MN. For more information, visit: https://www.campsummitwinona.org/ where there is a promo video of last year's camp to see what happens at camp. To sign-up and register, contact Kayla for the registration forms. We will sign up as a parish. Deadline to register is Thursday, May 11. If you have any questions, please contact Kayla at shffwaseca@gmail.com or 835-1500. Information packet and Registrations forms are available to the right, at classes, and on our website. Adult chaperones/drivers (gender specific) are needed, contact Kayla if interested.
Prayer Requests
- For this Lenten season that we take this time to look inside our hearts to find the consolation God offers and give us a spiritual renewal in our faith.
- For an deeper awareness of human dignity and the image of Christ in every person.
- For all families to grow deeper into a relationship with Christ.
- For parents to have patience and wisdom to pass on their faith to their children.
- For students to have patience and endurance for their schoolwork.
- For the Faith Formation staff and catechists to have wisdom, humility, and patience to share their faith with their students.
Upcoming Dates
March 14 - ClassMarch 21 - Class
March 25 - Movie at Movie Theater in Mankato
March 28 - NO Class, Holy Week
April 4 - Class & FF Mass
April 11 - Class
April 15 - First Communion 10 AM Mass
April 18 - SH Marathon
April 21 - Rite of Testimony (11th Graders)
April 25 - Last Faith Formation Session/Living Rosary & Social
May 6 - Rite of Confirmation
May 27 - Baccalaureate Mass
Reminder
Please let the Faith Formation office know if your child will be absent from class on a Wednesday by phone at 835-1500 or at shffwaseca@gmail.com.Thank you for your support!
To Jesus through Mary,
Kayla & Edna