Here is a prayer guide for your home Palm Sunday observance.

For a number of years, it has been part of our Holy Week tradition to reflect on the scriptures with Art Zannoni. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are not able to gather for that reflection this year, however, Art has provided us with a brief reflection for our prayer as we re-encounter the Passion narratives.

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Here are Prayers, Examination of Conscience, etc. for reconciliation service at home in the face of COVID-19

“Make an act of contrition,” the pope said, and promise God, “’I will go to confession afterward, but forgive me now.’ And immediately you will return to a state of grace with God.”

Archbishop Hebda has provided very detailed instructions to our priests about fulfilling their duties to ensure the safety of their parishioners’ health, as well as our spiritual needs... Read more

The Extraordinary Blessing was broadcast at noon local time on Friday, March 27 and will be re-broadcast on EWTN at 7pm.

Looking to the Holy Family for guidance as we enter into a time of uncertainty.

The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry provides helpful links to those that want to volunteer or donation items during the COVID-19 pandemic.

What second century convert Tertullian first noticed about Christians can still be said of us here at St. Richard today...

"We will be the hands of God’s compassion and presence, acknowledging and focusing on the needs of parishioners, visitors and the community."

-St. Richard's Pastoral Care Commission, Vision 2025

In addition to posting general information, we are committed to supporting our parish family spiritually through resources at www.strichards.com/lent. This includes links to online Mass broadcasts, reflections on scripture, even virtual Stations of the Cross and a guide to home reconciliation. We invite you to check back regularly.

In addition to online Masses available from many sources, Sunday Masses are broadcast at:

9am Sunday Relevant Radio 1330am

11am Sunday KSTC-TV/45

8pm Sunday MCN Cable Channel 6 (Comcast)

As we settle into our two week (or longer?) self quarantine, we might reflect on this as a gift of time .....

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Over the last several months, the Parish Pastoral Council, Finance Council, Worship Commission, Pastoral Care Commission and a team of other parishioners have been involved in creating a five year plan for our parish's future. We gathered input from commissions and committees, and we asked parishioners for feedback using the Vision Wall in the narthex.

Over the course of several weeks we will outline specific goals that the councils and commissions have developed to support these vision statements. You can also find this information archived online at www.strichards.com/vision2025.

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Take 10 minutes to add your perspective to broaden our understanding of the spiritual needs and engagement of all our parishioners. The survey is available through March 1 in several languages, including en Español, Tagalog and Vietnamese.

To help us assess our ministries, select "Archdiocese of Saint Paul & Minneapolis" and "Saint Richard, Richfield" when prompted for your diocese and parish.

Do you know someone is energetic about parish life, experienced with buildings and grounds, and ready to embrace hands-on management in a team structure? Our parish is looking for a new Facilities Manager, as Tom Flood prepares to retire.

Deacon Bob Schnell's Homily 1-12-2020

Starting January 11, we will be collecting donations for our "Blessing Bags" service project. Please see the list of items that we need for this January 26 all-parish event led by our Confirmation candidates!

Celebrate our countries of origin with food, displays and music on Sunday, December 15. All ages are invited to participate!