Assumption Catholic Church
Eden Valley, MN
Part of Christ our Hope Area Catholic Community

News and Events

Latest Announcements (in order from newest to oldest)

(5/24/20) The letter from Father Aaron that was mailed out to all the parishiones can be found here. "The Return to Public Mass" plan can be found here. 

(5/22/20) A video from Father Aaron regarding the return to public Mass at Assumption and St. Anthony's can be found here. 

(5/21/20) A letter from the MN Bishops regarding the resuming of public Mass can be found here. Assumption/St. Anthony's plan will be detailed in a letter and mailed to all parishioners and posted.

(5/18/20) Starting this week, daily Mass will be available to 10 people at each Mass. If you would like to attend daily Mass, please contact either parish office to get on the list (limited to one Mass for each person). You must call and get on the list to attend Mass, walk-ins could put us over the limit. All safety precautions will need to be followed. If you are at risk for complications from COVID, please consider staying home. 

(5/16/20) See the lastest from the dioceses from this video from Father Aaron. 

(5/1/2020) Latest announcements from the diocese: St. Cloud and New Ulm. In light of this latest announcement from St. Cloud, the Assumption Church will be open each day from 12-8PM starting Monday, May 4th. 

(4/27/20) Father Aaron is away this week so there won't be any daily or Sunday Masses uploaded from Assumption or St. Anthony's until next Tuesday, May 5. 

(4/24/20)This weekend's bulletin is another "Home Edition" bulletin that will be mailed out to all parishioners early next week with a letter from Father Aaron. Due to this, a very limited number paper copies will be available at the parishes.

(4/8/20) From Bishop Kettler of the St. Cloud Diocese: After consulting with members of my staff, local health authorities and others, I have decided the following: The suspension of weekday and weekend Masses is extended through Friday, May 15. Church buildings and parish offices should remain closed to the public during this time.

From Bishop LeVoir of the New Ulm Diocese: In consideration of today’s (April 8) extended “Stay at Home” order issued by Governor Tim Walz, I have extended the suspension of all public Masses in the diocese of New Ulm to Monday, May 4, as an effort to slow the rapid spread of the coronavirus.

(4/3/20) Video Message #2 from Father Aaron released. Watch it here .

(4/3/20) Palms were blessed today and will be available to pick up at St. Anthony's starting tomorrow. Assumption parishioners should feel free to pick up palms at St. Anthony's. There will be palms available at Assumption at a later date. Please sanitize your hands before and after taking any palms and be sure to take all that you touch. A video of Father blessing the palms can be found here. 

Latest Announcements (in order from newest to oldest)
(4/3/20) Palms were blessed today and will be available at each parish to pick up starting tomorrow. The palms will be available inside St. Anthony's and at Assumption they will be available outside in the back by the Adoration Chapel entrance. Please sanitize your hands before and after taking any palms and be sure to take all that you touch. A video of Father blessing the palms can be found here. 
Latest Announcements (in order from newest to oldest)
(4/3/20) Palms were blessed today and will be available at each parish to pick up starting tomorrow. The palms will be available inside St. Anthony's and at Assumption they will be available outside in the back by the Adoration Chapel entrance. Please sanitize your hands before and after taking any palms and be sure to take all that you touch. A video of Father blessing the palms can be found here. 
Latest Announcements (in order from newest to oldest)
(4/3/20) Palms were blessed today and will be available at each parish to pick up starting tomorrow. The palms will be available inside St. Anthony's and at Assumption they will be available outside in the back by the Adoration Chapel entrance. Please sanitize your hands before and after taking any palms and be sure to take all that you touch. A video of Father blessing the palms can be found here. 

During this time of uncertainty and uncharted territory for many of us, we want to keep you well informed on what we are doing as a parish and give you as many resources as we can for you at home. This is a time we can all grow closer to God as an individual, as a family, and as a Catholic community. 

Upcoming Events:

Come and Go, Prayer (Adoration) and 

Reconciliation Opportunities:


May 19, 5:30-6:30PM St. Anthony

May 20, 5:30-6:30PM Assumption (confession by appointment only)

Free Resources to Use at Home: 

Formed is like Netflix, but has all Catholic content. You can download the FORMED app to your phone, tablet, or tv or use the website on a computer. 

 

Formed has INCREDIBLE resources for ALL ages: videos, audio, books, and more. It is FREE to sign up! Just click on the Formed logo on the left and follow the instructions. 

During these difficult times, we all continue to look for ways to remain close to Jesus, his Blessed Mother, and his Church.

In addition to its online edition, MAGNIFICAT is now offering complimentary access to its iOS and Android Apps throughout May. To register for free access in English, visit www.magnificat.com/free. For free access in Spanish, visit and register at www.magnificat.com/gratis.
 
We are also happy to make available complimentary access to MagnifiKid. Visit www.magnifikid.com/free to view and download each weekly booklet of our colorful Sunday missal for children ages 6 through 12. While so many children are missing formal religious instruction and are unable to attend Mass, MagnifiKid! can be their special guide, accompanying them through each week as they prepare to attend Mass or watch it at home.

Saint Mary's Press is offering FREE resources for elementary students and high school students on their website. 

Kids' Liturgy

St. Mary's Press would like to offer you and the families of your community free access to Kids’ Liturgy, our digitally-led Children's Liturgy of the Word program.

Parents can log in using any internet-connected device and engage their children in the included children's songs, a gospel reading, an active reflection, and prayer for a full liturgical experience.

By presenting the Word in a format and language that children can understand, we can continue strengthen their faith and enliven the whole church community—even as we are apart.
Give Us This Day, a monthly publication centered on the Word of God, is making available at no charge, a digital file of its periodical, which includes daily Mass texts. 
Prayers:
Rosary: Here is a link to a video on how to pray the rosary. Here is a link to a video to follow along and pray the rosary.

Divine Mercy Chaplet: Here is a link on how to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet while Praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet. 
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