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Weather Closures

Due to impending weather that begins on Saturday evening and continues Sunday we are canceling Mass and activities held at St. Aloysius Sunday, March 15th. This includes 8:30am Sunday Mass, Men's Sausage Breakfast and Reconciliation service scheduled for that day.


Sunday Mass Options for March 14/15 currently include:

Saturday: 5pm at St. Aloysius

Sunday: 9am at Holy Redeemer

and 10:30am at St. Mary 

Please take into consideration that our ability to keep parking lots and sidewalks clear during a storm are limited when deciding to attend Masses this weekend.


The packages of the Men's Sausage will be available for purchase at the Palm Sunday Brunch at St. Aloysius on Sunday, March 29th. 


Stay safe this weekend.


Celebrate National Catholic Schools Week

Join us in honoring the spirit of Catholic education during National Catholic Schools Week. This special week is dedicated to celebrating the values, achievements, and community spirit that define St. Mary's School. Engage with us through various activities, including family events, service projects, and special masses, as we highlight the importance of faith-based education in shaping our students' futures.
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Ash Wednesday - February 18, 2026

The Beginning of Lent

"You are dust, and to dust you shall return."

Genesis 3:19

Ash Wednesday Services

10:30am Mass at St. Mary

12:00pm & 7:00pm Mass at St. Aloysius

7:00pm Mass at Holy Redeemer

Lenten Fish Fry


Following Fridays of Lent - 4:00pm - 7:00pm
February 20 & March 27

The Knights of Columbus invite you to join them for their Annual Lenten Shrimp and Fish Fry Dinner at St. Mary's Social Hall


$16.00 Adults & Carry Outs, $10 Children 6-10, $45/Family Maximum


Menu includes: Deep fried fish, shrimp, potatoes wedges, coleslaw, corn, buns, milk, coffee & dessert.

Lenten Opportunities for Reconciliation with Adoration


Tuesday, February 24 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm at Holy Redeemer

Wednesday, March 4 • 7:00pm at St. Aloysius with Faith Formation

Sunday, March 15 • 1:00pm at St. Aloysius

Tuesday, March 24 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm at Holy Redeemer

Mercies Without End

Wednesday Soup Suppers

February 25 - March 25 • 5pm -7pm • Free will offering

Holy Redeemer will once again serve Lynn's home made bread and soup on Wednesdays from February 25 - March 25.


Free Will Offering: All donations go to Food for the Poor

Join us!


March 15 | 9am-1pm | St. Aloysius

Come join us for a delicious breakfast and buy some homemade sausage to take home.


Breakfast menu includes: homemade sausage, eggs, hashbrowns, cinnamon roll, applesauce, coffee and milk.


Price $15/person

Men's Sausage Breakfast

Join us!


March 29 | 9:30am-12:30pm | Two Breakfast Options

KC Pancake Breakfast at Holy Redeemer Church Basement

      Serving Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Juice and Coffee

      $12/plate, 5 and under are free


Palm Sunday Brunch Fundraiser for Stuebenville at St. Aloysius

      Serving Egg Bake, Hashbrowns, Cinnamon Roll, Juice and Coffee

      Free Will Offering


Palm Sunday Brunch Options

Holy Week Schedule

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Palm Sunday - March 29

Saturday Mass: 5:00pm at St. Aloysius

Sunday Mass: 8:30am at St. Aloysius

9:00am at Holy Redeemer

10:30am at St. Mary

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Holy Thursday - April 2

7:00pm at St. Mary

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Good Friday - April 3

12:00pm at St. Aloysius

3:00pm at St. Mary

3:00pm at Holy Redeemer

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Holy Saturday - April 4

8:30pm at St. Aloysius

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Easter Sunday - April 5

8:30am at St. Aloysius

9:00am at Holy Redeemer

10:30am at St. Mary

Mass Schedule

Holy Redeemer

106 3rd St. Renville, MN

Sun 9:00am



Reconciliation

Sun 8:30am


St. Aloysius

302 S. 10th St. Olivia, MN

Sat 5:00pm & Sun 8:30am


Reconciliation

Sat 4:30pm & Sun 8:00am



St. Mary

210 S. 10th St. Bird Island, MN

Sun 10:30am 


Reconciliation

Sun 10:00am


Pastor's Welcome

Grace and Peace from the Heart of Jesus Area Faith Community! 


Our prayer is that you will find a warm welcome and a place to worship and grow in your relationship with God here in one of our churches.  Our AFC clergy, staff and parishioners welcome you to our community!


Fr Joe, Pastor of St Aloysius of Olivia, St Mary of Bird Island, Holy Redeemer of Renville


Join Us
Fr. Joseph Steinbeisser

Pastor

Upcoming News and Events

By Sue O'Halloran February 11, 2026
The Heart of Jesus Area Faith Community and the Church of Holy Redeemer invite all women to a Women's Retreat on Friday, April 10, from 5:30-9 pm (includes meal, presentation, discussion, adoration & confessions) and Saturday, April 11, from 8:00 am -1:00 pm (includes meal, presentation, discussion, and Mass). Both dates take place at Holy Redeemer, Renville. Please register with Michelle P at 320-523-2030 or michellep@heartofjesusafc.org.