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Weather Closures

Due to inclement weather and schools closing at 10:30am, we are closing our parish office at 11:00am. At this time, the 7:00 pm Mass at St. Aloysius is cancelled and the 7:00 pm Mass at Holy Redeemer is still on but please use your discretion.  We ask that you prioritize your safety when deciding if you should drive and attend any of these Masses and remind you that Ash Wednesday is not a holy day of obligation.  We appreciate your understanding. Stay safe!

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

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

Womens Retrea- Abiding Together, Being the Bride

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, March 20, from 5:30-9 pm (includes meal, presentation, discussion, adoration & confessions) and Saturday, March 21, 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.

Adult Faith Formation Lent Classes

By Sue O'Halloran • January 21, 2026
Adult Faith Formation Lent Classes

Faith Formation Registration for 2025-2026

By Sue O'Halloran • August 22, 2025
This is the registration form for children K-12 for 2025-2026 Faith Formation School year. First Night of Faith Formation will be Sept. 24th, 2025, please click on this link.