APRIL 11, 2021 THE 2ND OF DIVINE SUNDAY

SAINT OLAF • MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA • 612-332-7471 • SAINTOLAF.ORG PEACE BE WITH YOU by Fr. Kevin Kenney, Pastor “Peace be with you”, these are words this conversation.” The majority of the time people simply want used to greet his disciples after the One of the national news stations was in someone to listen to them. They have a story resurrection. Jesus actually had to speak town covering the Chauvin trial and stopped to tell. When we listen, leaving our fear aside, to them twice for the disciples to receive by Saint Olaf to interview me because they but using common sense, little by little we the peace Jesus offered. How many times had heard about our prayer for the city. One begin to conquer the world. “Who indeed is must we hear these words until we of the security people with the news reporter the victor over the world but the one who believe in them? Are we like Thomas and will was standing in the background and I asked if believes that Jesus is the Son of God.” not truly believe until we actually see the marks he lived around here, seeking his reaction to “Peace be with you.” “Receive the Holy Spirit.” of the nails? “Blessed are those who have not the drastic temperature change we have had. These words we hear on this Second Sunday seen and have believed.” He said he was not living here now but had of Easter, Sunday, touch our “Receive the Holy Spirit.” Jesus issues these lived here a few years back. He hesitated for hearts. Who does not want peace in their life words to those to whom he appeared. They awhile and then with tears in his eyes stated, today? Who does not want to receive and rejoiced when they saw him yet were locked “I ended up here a few years back in Uptown be renewed in the Holy Spirit? “Jesus, I trust away because of fear. Fear is prevalent in and I needed help so I came to Saint Olaf and in you,” “Jesus, I trust in you,” “Jesus, I trust society today. Fear has control over many. you all helped me tremendously. I will be in you.” These words for the Divine Mercy Jesus comes to offer us “peace” and the forever grateful.” Chaplet roll off the lips of many who pray the strength of the Holy Spirit. In our first reading today from Acts, we read, chaplet, are they believed? If we trust in Jesus The other day I was in the chapel when I heard “The community of believers was of one we can conquer the world! Are you ready? If someone at the door. I had just finished taping a heart and mind, and no one claimed that any so, “You may have life in his name.” Alleluia! in Spanish when a gentleman walked in. of his possessions was his own, but they had Jesus Christ is risen, He is risen indeed! He peeked in first and then fully entered. I everything in common.” Well, you and I know was startled at first because I thought the this idea does not last very long. The world Virtual Choir Easter Gift door was locked. He asked if he could chat has always thought this to be crazy. When O Filii et Filæ with me for a few minutes. “I have never we bear witness to Jesus Christ in our lives Members from Saint Olaf have made done anything like this before but I want to and his resurrection, “great favor is accorded another wonderful virtual choir video. know more about the Catholic Church,” he us.” Our favor lies in . I cannot tell you Enjoy this Easter season treat on our said. We sat down and chatted for awhile and the number of times I have not let fear get in website, Facebook, and YouTube: then he got up to leave and with tears in his the way and have stopped to listen to people https://youtu.be/TtuJj3V0qo0 eyes said, “My Mom will never believe I had on the street, in our hallways, in the Church. 215 SOUTH 8TH ST, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402 SAINTOLAF.ORG • PAGE 1 EVENTS AND THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE OTHER INFORMATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AT SAINTOLAF.ORG ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AT SAINTOLAF.ORG/EVENTS READINGS FOR SUNDAY MASS WELCOME HOME April 11: Acts 4: 32-35, Ps 118, 1 Jn 5: 1-6, Jn 20: 19-31 Please be attentive to the following: April 18: Acts 3: 13-15, 17-19, Ps 4, 1 Jn 2: 1-5a, Lk 24: 35-48 • If you are sick, please stay home. • Please arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before Mass starts. • Please enter through the Parking Lot doors or the Handicapped Door off WATCH SAINT OLAF SUNDAY MASS ON CABLE TV of Eighth Street. Watch our Sunday 10:00am Mass on MCN Cable TV Channel • Hand sanitizer is available. 6 on Sunday evenings at 8:00pm and replayed on Mondays at • Please wear a mask to Mass and observe social distancing 10:00am. Building closes at 3:30pm Monday - Friday until further notice. Offices are open until 4:30pm Monday-Thursday DAILY MASS LIVE STREAM Saint Olaf Live Streams our Monday-Friday 12:00noon Mass SATURDAY, APRIL 10 12:00 PM MASS and our Sunday 10:00am Mass on YouTube: youtube.com/ 12:30 PM CONFESSIONS user/SaintOlafChurch/live. 3:00 PM DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET (IN THE CHURCH) On Facebook, search for and like: Saint Olaf Catholic Church, 4:00 PM MASS Downtown Minneapolis. Saint Olaf also archives all of our Masses on the website, www.SaintOlaf.org/media. SUNDAY, APRIL 11 6:00 AM MASS We are thankful for the following gifts for the Easter 8:00 AM MASS 10:00 AM MASS (+LIVESTREAMED) Environment in memory of loved ones that arrived after 12:00 PM MASS poster was printed: 3:00 PM DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET (IN THE CHURCH) From Denise Chaske in memory of Bernice Jean Chaske, 4:00 PM MASS Lavern Stanley Littlewind-Chaske, Winfield Chaske, Sr, Joesph MONDAY, APRIL 12 Andrew Chaske Sr., and Joseph Andrew Chaske, Jr. 7:00 AM MASS From Jane Hermanson in memory of Deceased members of 7:30 AM CONFESSIONS the Hermanson family 8:00 AM ST. FRANCIS PEACE PRAYER (IN THE PARK) 12:00 PM MASS (+LIVESTREAMED) PRAYERS FOR JUSTICE AND PEACE IN MINNEAPOLIS 3:00 PM DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET (IN THE CHAPEL) Beginning Monday, March 8th and continuing throughout the trial of Derek Chauvin. All are welcome! TUESDAY, APRIL 13 7:00 AM MASS 8:00 am Monday – Friday: Pray the St. Francis Peace Prayer in 7:30 AM CONFESSIONS St. Francis Park – Corner of 2nd Ave and 9th St 8:00 AM ST. FRANCIS PEACE PRAYER (IN THE PARK) 3:00 pm Daily: Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet Mon-Fri in the 12:00 PM MASS (+LIVESTREAMED) Chapel & Sat-Sun in the Main Church. 12:30 PM CONFESSIONS 3:00 PM DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET (IN THE CHAPEL) IN MEMORIAM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14 Please pray for loved ones lost who are associated with Saint 7:00 AM MASS Olaf. We will post news of any pending Funeral Masses or 7:30 AM CONFESSIONS services when they are scheduled. Please check 8:00 AM ST. FRANCIS PEACE PRAYER (IN THE PARK) saintolaf.org and click on Funeral in the top right of any page 12:00 PM MASS (+LIVESTREAMED) to see the scheduled funerals. 3:00 PM DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET (IN THE CHAPEL) Geraldine Lunzer, Parishioner Died: March 30, 2021. Funeral THURSDAY, APRIL 15 was April 5, 2021. 7:00 AM MASS 7:30 AM CONFESSIONS MAY 23, SUNDAY READING 8:00 AM ST. FRANCIS PEACE PRAYER (IN THE PARK) “And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in 12:00 PM MASS (+LIVESTREAMED) different tongues,” Acts 2 tells us in the first reading of Pentecost 12:30 PM CONFESSIONS Sunday the speaking of in many languages. We invite anyone who 3:00 PM DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET (IN THE CHAPEL) knows another language and would feel comfortable to read the FRIDAY, APRIL 16 first reading in this different tongue. Please call Fr. Krenik 612- OFFICES CLOSED ON FRIDAYS 767-6209 to let him know what language you would like to read in 7:00 AM MASS and what Sunday Mass time. 7:30 AM CONFESSIONS 8:00 AM ST. FRANCIS PEACE PRAYER (IN THE PARK) 11:00 AM ADORATION ANNUAL BUDGET AS OF WEEK #39 12:00 PM MASS (+LIVESTREAMED) CONTRIBUTIONS ACTUAL BUDGET DIFFERENCE 3:00 PM DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET (IN THE CHAPEL) Mar 22-28 $13,610 $21,674 -$8,064 SATURDAY, APRIL 17 12:00 PM MASS YTD through $937,703 $895,633 $42,070 12:30 PM CONFESSIONS Week #39 3:00 PM DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET (IN THE CHURCH) Thank you for your continued support of Saint Olaf. 4:00 PM MASS SAINTOLAF.ORG • PAGE 2