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. Testimony of Faith

Sacraments

Marriage Madeline Potts just graduated from VHS, this was her second Steubenville trip.

Contact office as soon as possible “I just want to start by saying that I never thought I would come up to share, but and at least 6 months to desired the Holy Spirit was truly tugging on my heart to share this experience. So here I am, my wedding date. name is Madeline Potts! I was one of about 80 people who were able to take part in this mission trip and the Steubenville youth conference. The first year I attended was when I had just finished my tenth grade year. That trip helped give me a better foundation for Infant baptism during Mass or privately. my faith. I was unable to go on last years trip, and this year the trip couldn't come soon - Call parish to arrange pre baptism parent enough. For those of you who don't know me well, I just graduated from VHS. My last session or request information. Forms year of high school came with many struggles. My last year was also one of the best

available on the parish website. ones, I just constantly found myself stressing and being anxious about the uncertainties

that the future held. I feel like through this trip God spoke to me personally. Our first

RCIA night during adoration, I was able to open my heart and truly let God in. He was able to Adults interested in becoming Catholic, crack right through a lot of the anxiety and self -doubt I had been feeling for over a year. please speak with Fr. Brandon or Ben The next few days were filled with travel and mission work. As well as a day to see Frost for more information. Niagara Falls and then to go on a boating tour of the Niagara River.

Anointing of the Sick There were many other experiences throughout the trip that had me feeling like Call the Parish office to schedule God was truly with me. For most of the trip, it was just through small things... until we Sacrament or Communion calls for the got to the Steubenville Conference. Friday night we arrived and it was the kickoff night homebound. to help set the tone for the conference. Saturday we had a day of talks, workshops, and sessions. Then that night was a night for adoration. Adoration just in general is usually a hard thing for me to get through. I typically get very restless and worried about what I Prayers & Devotions should be doing or thinking about during adoration. So all day, I had just been praying that I could have the opportunity to be still and just enjoy my time with the lord, and I

Prayer Warrior Team did. The minute I started kneeling my mind became empty, I didn’t feel anything other Call Donna Strumbel, 290 -3767 than just joy. There was no stress about the past present or future... I truly felt content Divine Mercy Eucharistic Adoration and just present for that hour and half. Chapel

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00 AM -8:00 PM The experience that hit me deepest was during Sunday morning mass. I Open to everyone or call the office to remember having this thought as I saw the sisters in the back of the church that... you commit a weekly half or full hour with know I could become a ... and Then I had the thought .. wait what? And I didn’t Jesus. really think anything else of that, until after mass was done. At every conference, they call up young men and women who are discerning the call to religious life. When the

priest first made the announcement welcoming up any young women thinking about the Stewardship of Treasure sisterhood, my mind was immediately taken back to that thought I had had before mass. I kept trying to push down that feeling, and all of the young women had gotten to the Ordinary Income front of the church... and he called out for anyone else... and I finally just stood up and July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020 made the walk to the front. On my way up I couldn’t help but think about how I’ve Annual Goal ...... $497,200 wanted nothing more than to be married and to have a family... I was confused and Income Received to Date...... $24,143 shaking the whole way up there, and about halfway I had to resist the urge to just drop to my knees. On that walk up there all I could feel was God telling me that he has plans for Average Weekly Goal...... $9,562 me - and that I need to remember that he is the one in control and I need to listen to him Collected Last Week...... $7,134 and his plans for me rather than what I want for myself.

United Catholic Appeal Update

2019 Goal...... $67,442 Now that I have had time to process that experience I really do not think the - sisterhood is what I am called to but I need to stay praying on that feeling and be UCA Total Received...... $31,571 open - the lord works in mysterious ways - and we have to trust in that. After this UCA Balance Due...... $35,871 conference, I have realized that all of the anxiety I was feeling was because I was trying *Includes online giving & auto draw to figure out things on my own and not listening and being open to what God has in store for me. There still is some stress as to what the future holds but I’ve been working on making sure it all gets offered up to God. This year's trip was truly a life -changing Marquette experience and I hope that everyone who is able will take this awesome opportunity next

Endowment year to get closer to God. Fund Balance: $51,497 I just want to finally say Thank you to all of you who made this trip possible! God Bless “ Endowment brochures are available in the Info Kiosk

. Parish Life

Marquette Catholic School Endowment Augustine Institute Kiosk Feature We are pleased to announce that the Marquette Catholic "A Do It At Home Retreat -The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius School Endowment exceeded it’s initial goal of 50,000 at the of Loyola" Spring Gala. This milestone allows us to receive our first A superb book that provides excellent guidance for making grant next spring. Our new goal is to reach 1 million dollars the Spiritual Exercises on one’s own. Fr. Andre Ravier’s clear which would provide $40,000 annually for our school. To and practical book answers a long felt need for a one volume help us reach this goal, we are able to accept gifts of cash, guide to finding the will of God in our life! St. Ignatius's feast investments, property, etc.. For more information please day is July 31 . contact the parish/school office.

Formed Feature Prayer Warrior Team "Ignatius of Loyola" (Film) If you did not receive the call list or received one by mistake A modern and thrilling story of the life of St. Ignatius of call Donna Strumbel to let her know. If you would like to be Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits, often called "The of a part of the team, please contact Donna. Thank you for Second Chances." Ignatius stares death in the face having answering the call to be a part of the Prayer Warrior Team. his leg shattered by a cannonball in battle, is driven to near suicide by his inner demons, finds himself imprisoned, and finds his life in the hands of the . Secretary Position Now that the great Savannah Parisien is heading back to college, we are looking for a new secretary at our parish! I am excited to see Registration is OPEN for the 2019 -20 school year. There who God brings to us. One won't get rich working here I - - are openings for students in grades PreK 6th grade! Please visit the promise yet one will get to be part of the greatest mission in the MCS website (www.marquettecatholicschool.com) for world! Bringing people to Jesus Christ and the Church! Please information and registration materials or call the school office contact me or send me names if you know someone that is (741 -6811) We would love to have you a part of our school! organized, stable, joyful, consistent and loves people! I realize no one can live up to all of that - but I am a "dreamer" and "idealist!" Come Holy Spirit - bring us a secretary that will be a good fit! Liturgical Volunteers Sat. Aug. 3 4:30 PM Grief Education Opportunities Lector: OPEN The six week Grief Education and Support Group will be held Eucharistic OPEN at the Peace United Methodist Church at 303 9th Ave S. in Ministers: Virginia on Monday evenings from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The Mass Servers: M. Phelps, J. Aluni, J. Ryll ! group will meet in the Church Library on the following days: August 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th and September 9th & 16th. Usher/Greeter: OPEN This grief education and support group is sponsored and there is no cost to participants. Sun. Aug. 4 8:00 AM Lector: OPEN Eucharistic OPEN Ministers:

Mass Servers: T. , S. Berlin, J. Berlin

Usher/Greeter: OPEN

Sun. Aug. 4 10:00 AM

Lector: OPEN

Eucharistic OPEN Ministers:

Mass Servers: I. & L. Flatley, S. & S. Beukema

. Usher/Greeter: OPEN Sunday July 28 8:00 AM Mass 10:00 AM Mass

Monday July 29 8:30 AM Mass

Tuesday July 30 8:30 AM Mass 9:00 AM -8:00 PM Adoration

Wednesday July 31 8:30 AM Mass 4:30 PM Confessions 5:15 PM Mass

Thursday August 1 8:30 AM Mass 9:00 AM -8:00 PM Adoration

Friday August 2

Saturday August 3 3:00 PM Confessions 4:30 PM Mass

Sunday August 4 8:00 AM Mass 10:00 AM Mass Mass Intentions

Monday, July 29 8:30 AM † Beverly & Mel Aus Tuesday, July 30 8:30 AM † Our Parish Family Wednesday, July 31 8:30 AM † William DeBoer 5:15 PM † Our Parish Family Thursday, August 1 8:30 A M † Beverly & Mel Aus, Merico & Ann Olivanti Friday, August 2 NO MASS Saturday, August 3 4:30 PM † Mathias & Anna Detichak Sunday, July 8:00 AM † VHS class of 1979 10:00 AM † Deceased members of the Hafdahl Family . Sunday July 28 8:00 AM Mass 10:00 AM Mass

Monday July 29 8:30 AM Mass

Tuesday July 30 8:30 AM Mass 9:00 AM -8:00 PM Adoration

Wednesday July 31 8:30 AM Mass 4:30 PM Confessions 5:15 PM Mass

Thursday August 1 8:30 AM Mass 9:00 AM -8:00 PM Adoration

Friday August 2

Saturday August 3 3:00 PM Confessions 4:30 PM Mass

Sunday August 4 8:00 AM Mass 10:00 AM Mass Mass Intentions

Monday, July 29 8:30 AM † Beverly & Mel Aus Tuesday, July 30 8:30 AM † Our Parish Family Wednesday, July 31 8:30 AM † William DeBoer 5:15 PM † Our Parish Family Thursday, August 1 8:30 A M † Beverly & Mel Aus, Merico & Ann Olivanti Friday, August 2 NO MASS Saturday, August 3 4:30 PM † Mathias & Anna Detichak Sunday, July 8:00 AM † VHS class of 1979 10:00 AM † Deceased members of the Hafdahl Family . KOSHAR’S SAUSAGE KITCHEN Fresh Hand Blended Spiced Products Each Bite a Delight Tel: 218-741-8827 www.Norridist.com 101 Broadway So. , Gilbert, MN 55741 KEENAN TV & APPLIANCE GENERAL ELECTRIC WHIRLPOOL RCA - Quasar - Amana - Maytag KitchenAid - Whirlpool - G.E.-Panasonic APPLIANCE & TV Complete Sales, Service and Parts 744-5562 102 CHESTNUT ST., VIRGINIA, MN 741-3615 312 Grant Ave., Eveleth A-1 KITCHEN AID MAGTAG AMANA Northern Crane Service Inc. RefrigerationRefrigeration Owned and Operated by Greg Lenci Heating and A/C of Hibbing Inc. !"#$%&'()#*+,-V%#/$#+ Serving the Virginia Area (218) 741-2409 Home 218-262-2860 (218) 749-5784 Cell Your steam to gas conversion specialists Cope & Peterson, Ltd. BROWNIE A family tradition of quality legal service FURNITURE (218) 749-4470 8410 Enterprise Dr. S. 225 W. St. DR. M ATTHEW A. G AHN Virginia Duluth Virginia, Minnesota 420 G RANT AVE ., EVELETH 744-4528 741-5363 740-3127

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