2020 archive of AFC News
AFC Parish Office Hours Adjusted for November 23-December 11
Posted by Sue O'Halloran on 11/19/20
Due to the increase in COVID numbers in our county Our AFC Parish office will be closed as of Monday, November 23-Friday, December 18. We plan to reopen on Monday, December 21. We will be taking phone calls, answering emails and setting appointments if needed.
St. Mary's Play island Preschool Fundraiser
Posted by Sue O'Halloran on 11/18/20
Play Island preschool is selling fudge, and it’ll be here before Christmas!! Click on the link to order: https://walnutgrovemerc.com/fundraiser/play-island-preschool/?fbclid=IwAR1RSHdG4z_5IOJPmXRlubOw4b8DlJbmNA8zD8sfkKiJ7D7AdwNJSqyBiE8 • Please note that these will NOT be shipped to you if you order online. We will be delivering to those who order! This fundraiser will help defray ... Read More »
ST. Mary's School Veterans program
Posted by Sue O'Halloran on 11/11/20
Please click on the link to enjoy ST. Mary's School Veterans Program!
https://www.facebook.com/582836976/posts/10159443478551977/?d=n
Mask Requirements
Posted by Sue O'Halloran on 7/23/20
On Wednesday, July 22nd, Governor Walz issued an executive order mandating mask use for indoor public spaces. The mandate takes effect early morning, Saturday, July 25th, just before our weekend Masses. This mandate includes churches and so beginning this weekend everyone will be required to wear a face mask ... Read More »
6/5/20 AFC Update and Message from Fr. Joe
Posted by Sara Anderson on 6/05/20
Dear Parishioners of the Heart of Jesus Area Faith Community,Please pray for all the parishioners of St. John’s Parish as we celebrate the closing liturgy this Sunday, June 7th at 10:00am at St. John’s Church. We will be live streaming the Mass on our AFC Facebook page for all to ... Read More »
May 29, 2020 - AFC Update and Message from Fr. Joe
Posted by Sara Anderson on 5/29/20
May 29, 2020
Dear members of the Heart of Jesus Area Faith Community,
We look forward to celebrating our weekend masses here in our four parishes this weekend as we celebrate the great feast of Pentecost. Our Bishops have asked us to implement strict social distancing practices as we ... Read More »
May 8, 2020 AFC Update and Message from Fr. Joe
Posted by Sara Anderson on 5/08/20
Dear Members of the Heart of Jesus Area Faith Community. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of our parishioners as we continue in this “Stay at Home” phase of the pandemic. We wish all of our Mothers, Grandmothers and Godmothers a very Happy Mothers Day! Please continue to ... Read More »
Returning to Mass - Office of Bishop May 1, 2020
Posted by Nancy Pfarr on 5/05/20
Communication from Bishop May 1, 2020