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Your gifts are needed!
Many people are needed to provide this important ministry to children and families. Click here for information on specific volunteer opportunities.
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Saint of the Week Challenge
Saint of the Week - March 14, 2021
Saint of the Week - March 7, 2021
Saint of the Week - February 28, 2021
Saint of the Week - February 21, 2021
Saint of the Week - February 7, 2021
Saint of the Week - January 31, 2021
Saints of the Week - January 24, 2021
Saint of the Week - January 10, 2021
Saint of the Week - December 6, 2020
Saint of the Week - November 22, 2020
Saint of the Week - November 15, 2020
Saint of the Week - November 8, 2020
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News Highlights
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April 13April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time for communities to come together to build caring connections, supportive environments, and positive experiences for all children. All of us truly play a role in building and maintaining safe, stable, nurturing homes and environments needed for the healthy development of our future generation of adults. Click the link above to learn more about abuse and its effects on childen.Read More
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March 21
We are discerning whether and how to offer VBS (Vacation Bible School) this summer, and your input would be very helpful! Please share your thoughts by completing the survey linked above, by April 5, 2021 (Easter Monday).Read More
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Sunday Morning G.I.F.T. Program
Sunday Morning G.I.F.T. Program Update:
In-person, catechist-led small groups have been cleared to return to and meet at the church. We plan to continue offering these sessions at the church unless otherwise communicated by email.
Due to the nature of COVID, we are asking that the children continue to bring their labeled plastic sleeves with their student activity book and Bible (for the older kids) with them each week. -
Saint of the Week Challenge
Clues for our Saint of the Week for the week of March 14, 2021 can be found by clicking on this link.
For the week of March 7, Emma was the first to correctly identify St. Dominic of Savio as our Saint. Yonah and her family also correctly guessed by the end of the week. Good job girls! People of all ages are invited to our weekly Saint of the Week Challenge!
Take time to research as a family or individual and respond to Susie Osacho during the week when you think you know who the saint of the week is! -
Important Documents for 2020-2021
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Sunday Morning Growing in Faith Together (G.I.F.T.)This offering is for families with children in Grades 1-8. The Sunday Morning G.I.F.T. curriculum includes weekly themed lessons, related activities, exploration of different prayer forms, and a weekly recorded family-themed presentation that will be viewed at the start of in-person sessions, with a link provided to at-home families.
Each year’s curriculum builds on learning from the previous year, so it is extremely important that your child/ren participate each year, even when they aren’t preparing to receive a sacrament!
Sessions are scheduled for approximately 3 Sundays per month and run from October to May.
This year, families may choose one of two Sunday morning options:
an In-Person, Catechist-led option and an At-Home, Parent-led option.If you have questions about registering your child/ren or, if at any time your family needs to adjust its participation, email Susie Osacho, Director of Faith Formation, or call her at 612-869-2426 extension 120.
Option 1: In-Person, Catechist-Led Sessions- SUNDAY MORNING TIMELINE-new!
- 10:00am - Mass*
*NOTE: to attend Sunday Mass, families MUST pre-register each week by 8pm on Saturday. Registering early is encouraged, as there are a limited number of spaces available for socially-distanced seating.- 10:50am - Health & Attendance Check-In with Hall Monitor
- 11:00am - Session with Catechists
- 12:00pm - Dismissal begins, staggered by grade level
- Participants will keep their student activity book and supplies at St. Richard.
- Participants will abide by the on-site safety guidelines. Los participantes cumpliran con las pautas de seguridad en el sitio.
- To minimize COVID risk, access to the grade level classrooms at St. Richard will be limited to children, catechists and trained helpers only.
- BACK-UP PLANS for distance learning are in process, in case in-person gatherings need to be suspended.
- Grade-level groups of two or fewer students have been deemed too small and will either be combined with another grade, or will transition to a different learning model.
Option 2: At-Home, Parent-Led Sessions
- Each child will receive a student activity book and access to on-line, interactive content.
- Parents will have the option to use on-line content that aligns with the student book.
- Parents are encouraged to facilitate Faith Formation sessions every Sunday morning.
- Each week, parents will have access to a recorded message from Susie, Director of Faith Formation, with the theme for that Sunday, to begin their weekly session.
- A syllabus, handouts and supplies for learning activities will be provided by St. Richard monthly.
- Families will pick up the next month's Resource Pack from the parish on designated dates; dates TBD.
- Families without access to a computer or tablet or reliable internet access will be accommodated to the best of our ability.
- As Staff time and resources allow, additional digital and interactive content will be provided.
Registration Fee Information and Financial Assistance
Our desire is that all who wish to participate in St. Richard's Faith Formation are able to, regardless of their ability to pay. Discounts or scholarships may be available to those who need them. Families who experience financial hardship now or at any point during the Faith Formation year are encouraged to contact Susie Osacho.
REGISTRATION FEES
Number of Children In-Person Fee At-Home, Parent-Led Fee 1 $65 $55 2 $110 $100 3, 4, or 5 $130 $125 - SUNDAY MORNING TIMELINE-new!
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Children's Liturgy of the Word has begun!Families with children between the ages of 4 - 10 years are encouraged to participate in Children's Liturgy of the Word during the 10:00am Sunday Mass.
Overview: Children's Liturgy of the Word is an opportunity for children ages 4 to 10 to experience God’s Word in a way they can understand during Sunday Mass. After the Opening Prayer, children and the CLW leader are blessed and dismissed. Age-appropriate versions of the Sunday Scripture readings are proclaimed and reflected upon using examples, demonstrations and questions. A simple Act of Faith is professed, prayer petitions are offered, and an activities handout is given to the children to be reviewed with parents after Mass. The children return after the homily in time to celebrate the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Parents are always welcome to attend CLW wih their children, and will be expected to follow safety protocols.
Details:- Preschoolers and Kindergarters are especially encouraged to attend, as there is no PreK/Kingergarten in-person Faith Formation option offered this year (this change is a result of our new Sunday Mass schedule).
- Parents MUST pre-register to attend Mass by Saturday, 8pm each week, and indicate the number of children who will attend CLW. NOTE: Early registration is encouraged, as there are a limited number of spaces for socially-distanced seating.
- Masks must be worn.
- In order to minimize movement and COVID-19 risk, children and their families will be seated in the Narthex. CLW will take place nearby, in the Social Hall.
- Social distancing will be practiced, both during the session and while moving into and out of the Social Hall.
- There is no fee to attend CLW; it is free!
- We will continue to monitor the process and make appropriate adjustments.
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Plans are adaptable
Please note, the unpredictable nature of COVID-19 means that we may need to adapt our plans at any point. We thank you for your ongoing feedback, patience and understanding.
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Fun with Sung Prayers!For a fun way to review prayers with your children, listen and sing these common prayers put to song:
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CalendarApril 2021
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 289:00 Reconciliation9:30 VEAP March Food & Fund Drive10:00 Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion MassMonth View March 28, 2021-
Sunday, March 28, 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Enter through the main church entry (Door #3) and a hospitality minister will escort you to the Reconciliation area once the priest is available.Read More -
Sunday, March 28, 9:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Help us restock VEAP, the Twin Cities' largest food pantry, to ensure no family goes hungry this spring. Donations will be collected before and after weekend Masses during March.Read More -
Sunday, March 28, 10:00 AM
You need to sign up each week to attend this in-person Mass, as seating is limited.Read MoreAt this time, masks are required for all attendees (even those who have been vaccinated) and you should plan to arrive early, as no one can be seated after 10:00am.
29Month View March 29, 202130Month View March 30, 2021317:00p Confirmation - Weekly Check-In via ZoomMonth View March 31, 2021-
Wednesday, March 31, 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Please contact Susie Osacho if you need the link to the Zoom session.Read More
17:00p Mass of the Lord's Supper, followed by Eucharistic AdorationMonth View April 1, 2021-
Thursday, April 1, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Followed by Eucharistic adoration. Incense will be used. There will be no washing of feet ritual this year, due to COVID precautions.Read MoreYou need to sign up to attend this in-person Mass, as seating is limited (we will offer overflow seating in the social hall).
At this time, masks are required for all attendees (regardless of vaccination status) and you should plan to arrive early, as no one can be seated after 7:00pm.
See St. Richard's Catholic Church on Facebook to watch the livestream.
2Month View April 2, 202138:30p The Great Easter VigilMonth View April 3, 2021-
Saturday, April 3, 8:30 PM
You need to sign up to attend this in-person Mass, as seating is limited (we will offer overflow seating in the social hall).Read MoreAt this time, masks are required for all attendees (regardless of vaccination status) and you should plan to arrive early, as no one can be seated after 8:30pm.
See St. Richard's Catholic Church on Facebook to watch the livestream.
4There will be no Sacrament of Reconciliation on Easter Sunday morning.10:00 Easter Sunday - Mass of the Lord's ResurrectionMonth View April 4, 2021-
Sunday, April 4The Sacrament of Reconciliation will resume it's normal schedule of Sunday mornings from 9:00-9:30AM on Sunday, April 11, 2021.Read More
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Sunday, April 4, 10:00 AM
You need to sign up to attend this in-person Mass, as seating is limited (we will offer overflow seating in the social hall).Read MoreAt this time, masks are required for all attendees (regardless of vaccination status) and you should plan to arrive early, as no one can be seated after 10:00am.
See St. Richard's Catholic Church on Facebook to watch the livestream.
5Month View April 5, 20216Month View April 6, 202177:00p Confirmation - Weekly Check-In via ZoomMonth View April 7, 2021-
Wednesday, April 7, 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Please contact Susie Osacho if you need the link to the Zoom session.Read More
8Month View April 8, 20219Month View April 9, 2021105:00p Mass119:00 Reconciliation10:00 MassMonth View April 11, 2021-
Sunday, April 11, 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Enter through the main church entry (Door #3) and a hospitality minister will escort you to the Reconciliation area once the priest is available.Read More
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Sunday, April 11, 10:00 AM
You need to sign up each week to attend this in-person Mass, as seating is limited.Read More
At this time, masks are required for all attendees (even those who have been vaccinated) and you should plan to arrive early, as no one can be seated after 10:00am.
12Month View April 12, 202113Month View April 13, 2021147:00p Confirmation - Weekly Check-In via ZoomMonth View April 14, 2021-
Wednesday, April 14, 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Please contact Susie Osacho if you need the link to the Zoom session.Read More
15Month View April 15, 202116Month View April 16, 2021175:00p Mass189:00 Reconciliation10:00 MassMonth View April 18, 2021-
Sunday, April 18, 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Enter through the main church entry (Door #3) and a hospitality minister will escort you to the Reconciliation area once the priest is available.Read More
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Sunday, April 18, 10:00 AM
You need to sign up each week to attend this in-person Mass, as seating is limited.Read More
At this time, masks are required for all attendees (even those who have been vaccinated) and you should plan to arrive early, as no one can be seated after 10:00am.
19Month View April 19, 202120Month View April 20, 2021217:00p Confirmation - Weekly Check-In via ZoomMonth View April 21, 2021-
Wednesday, April 21, 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Please contact Susie Osacho if you need the link to the Zoom session.Read More
22Month View April 22, 202123Month View April 23, 2021245:00p Mass259:00 Reconciliation10:00 MassMonth View April 25, 2021-
Sunday, April 25, 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Enter through the main church entry (Door #3) and a hospitality minister will escort you to the Reconciliation area once the priest is available.Read More
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Sunday, April 25, 10:00 AM
You need to sign up each week to attend this in-person Mass, as seating is limited.Read More
At this time, masks are required for all attendees (even those who have been vaccinated) and you should plan to arrive early, as no one can be seated after 10:00am.
26Month View April 26, 202127Month View April 27, 2021287:00p Confirmation - Weekly Check-In via ZoomMonth View April 28, 2021-
Wednesday, April 28, 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Please contact Susie Osacho if you need the link to the Zoom session.Read More
29Month View April 29, 202130Month View April 30, 202115:00p Mass -
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