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135,000 words and still counting; so what comes next?

The other day I remarked to Shelley this column is my 260th installment of this little series I write about finding faith in everyday circumstances. In other words, happy fifth anniversary to me! “Two hundred and sixty columns. That’s a lot of words,” she deadpanned. A lot of words ...

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Surviving the Holidays seminar A special seminar “Surviving the Holidays” GriefShare DVD will be presented from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, in the gathering space of Holy Redeemer Church entrance, 503 West Lyon Street, Marshall. This seminar is for anyone who is grieving a loved one’s death. Practical, hope inspiring ideas include surviving social and family events, dealing with emotions and creating new traditions while honoring your loved one’s legacy. Families are welcome. Online registration at GriefShare.org is appreciated, but not required.

Faith Briefs

Hope Lutheran meatball supper and bake sale Hope Lutheran Church at 113 S. Jefferson St. in Minneota is having its Swedish Meatball supper and bake sale from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1.  The menu includes:  Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes and gravy, candied carrots, buns and butter, cranberries, pie/dessert and beverage.  Cost for adults is $15, youth ages 4-10 is $8 and free for ages 3-under.  Take out is available.  For questions, call 507-828-4546. Knights of Columbus fundraiser Knights of Columbus Marshall Council 1621 will have a fundraiser from 5-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25, at ...

$40 million pay day would fund our emergency shelter for 8 years

Lord have mercy.  $40 million to play basketball for one season. Good work if you can get it, as they say! Last week, I learned via radio news as I was driving home from a concert enjoyed in the Big City, where my professional basketball teams (don’t snooze on the WNBA!) of choice ...

Regardless of the election outcome, you can still love your neighbor

In a couple of weeks, we will hold in America what we call our midterm elections. We shouldn’t have to remind ourselves of this, but given the current division in America, I think it’s worth noting that, friends, it’s really still only an election. Oh, I know that increasingly we ...

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration at Holy Redeemer

Holy Redeemer Catholic Church has had Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration since 2018. The parish is actively striving to increase the number of Adorers to attend Eucharistic Adoration. The goal would be to have two adorers per hour for 120 hours per week by Jan. 4, The Epiphany of the Lord. Increased opportunity for Eucharistic Adoration, which is being promoted through the Adoratio Foundation In His Presence campaign, will require a minimum total of 240 individuals to commit to one hour of prayer in Eucharistic Adoration each week. Someone will always be with the Most Blessed Sacrament ...