"Parish council is working on a plan to reopen the church for parishioners to attend Mass. The archdiocese is calling this "Phase II". No one is obliged to attend Mass, and the safety of all who would attend is of the utmost importance. There will be limited capacity, and we will need to follow social distance guidelines. We need volunteers to act as "ushers" during this phase. . ." Click the photo to read the full message from Father John this week, and read past weekly messages from him.

You can now watch weekend Mass at Most Holy Trinity online! A recording of the Mass will be posted at www.mhtveseli.com by 9 a.m. on Sunday morning. Thanks to Michael Bartusek and Chad Shimota for working on this.

With many businesses requiring people to wear masks, you may wish to visit “The Mask Movement” website at maskmvmt.org. “The Mask Movement” is an organization that links local mask makers to people and that need them. People will be need to wear masks to church once Masses resume.

Father John and the parish council are working on a plan for re-opening our church with a limited capacity. We need volunteers to make this happen. Volunteers must be in good health and under the “high-risk” age of 65. Volunteers will be asked to count the number of people entering church, show people where to sit and when to leave, clean/disinfect touched areas after Mass, and ask people to follow social distancing guidelines. We will not be able to return to Mass unless we have volunteers. If you can volunteer, please email mhtveseli@gmail.com, or call Rachel at 952-649-1788. Thank you!

It is unsure what the state of things will be by the third week of August for the Ho-Down. We will hold the Big Ticket Raffle regardless. If you can donate to the Big Ticket, please contact Tim or Crystal Pieper before June 7 at 507-291-1180 or cpieper09@gmail.com. ($15/prize min.)

Parishioners across the Archdiocese are invited to participate in a prayer ministry for those affected by COVID-19. Receive a text message each time an anointing corps priest is dispatched to give the Last Rites to a COVID-19 patient, or receive daily texts of those health care workers who have requested our prayers. Click here for more information.

A vigil candle signifies a prayer coming into the light of God. Even as we go about our daily lives, the candle remains lit and symbolizes our desire to remain present to the Lord in prayer. During this time that our church is not open, you may send us a request to light a votive candle on your behalf. Call the parish office at 507-744-2823 or send an email to mhtveseli@gmail.com. Offerings are $0.25 for a 24-hour candle, and $2 for a 7-day candle. You need not pay right away, we will keep track and send you a statement later.

Enjoy a FREE subscription to formed.org, an incredible online gateway to the best Catholic content including audio talks, movies and ebooks. Sign up for FREE at www.lnmvre.net. Questions? Contact Kathy at 952-652-6100 or kathyc@holycrossscchool.net.

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Mark your calendar for the Ho-Down on Sunday, Aug. 18! Parishioners, click here to see what is going on for the Ho-Down.

Support Joe Horejsi at a benefit on Saturday, Feb. 16 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Holy Cross School. Joe was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2017. The financial burden is insurmountable due to his inability to work and many doctor visits. Come to the benefit and enjoy a hot dog, a silent auction and a visit with friends! If you cannot attend but would like to support, you may donate by clicking the link above or send a donation to the parish office and we will get to the family.

Please prayerfully consider a pledge to the Catholic Services Appeal. Donations can be made online at http://csafspm.org/. Thank you for responding to the Gospel call to serve the poor, support life, strengthen faith and transform lives by God’s grace!

Come on down the the church basement after 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Feb. 3 for coffee and donuts! Free-will offering

The Annual meeting of the Men’s Club will be in the church basement on Sunday, Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Please come to help us plan our pancake breakfast, our big fundraiser for the church. Thank you!

Come play BINGO on Sunday, Feb. 10 at 1 p.m. in our church basement! Group 1 will entertain with Rick and Cathy Bartusek and Mike and Kayla Bartusek as co-chairs. $5/card for the afternoon; $0.25/tear sheet. There will be door prizes and a free lunch – bring the family for a fun and laid-back Sunday afternoon!

The Sacrament of the Sick will be offered during Masses on January 19/20 after the reading of the Gospel. All are invited to receive it and to share in its graces. This Sacrament should be understood as a prayer to the Holy Spirit for all conditions of suffering, as well as only physical illness.

The next meeting of the parish council will be at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 21. The agenda is posted in the church entrance.