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The Catholic Connection
by Fr. Eli Gieske
Here about the local Catholic News.
Episodes
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9-13-26 Interview Stephen and Hannah Schneider
9-13-26 1. Sign up for faith formation 2. Stewardship Campaign will begin next week
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Zavior Franck preparing for ordination
2026 9-6-26 1. Faith Formation starts Wed. Oct. 7th. You are encouraged to sign up your children. Note there are some differences this year.
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8-30-26 Brian and Tamee Franck
8-30-26 Meet Brain and Tamee Franck
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8-23-26 Building Update
For weekend of August 22-23rd 1. Fr. Eli Gone this week, Fr. Paul covering daily Masses 2. Faith Formation will start Oct. 7th this year, later then usual to give us a chance to get ready for the changes this year. 3. No fall party this year, in anticipation of the work necessary for the…
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A look at this year's Faith Formation Program 2026-2027
Faith Formation for 2026-2027 What’s different this year: A slightly different monthly schedule from last year, trying to adjust to feedback and make it more uniform each month to help people get the schedule down. Meals served 2x a month 1st and 3rd Lowering the age of confirmation (still need...
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7-26-26 Interview with Vern and Heather Erickson
ANNOUNCEMENTS for July 25-26 1. The Prayer Guild will meet at the new church to pray the rosary-tomorrow-Monday at 5pm. 2. Our final Seekers will meet this Thursday at the church at 6pm. Open to 8th grade through college. 3. Golfers: St. Francis of the Lakes school fundraiser on Thursday, July…
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7-12-26 Interview with Tom and Mary Plankers
1. Bring a friend to Mass this weekend. 2. This coming week is power up, because of power up, there will be no seekers this Thursday July 16th.
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Interview with Steve and Marie Kummet
July 4th-5th: 1. Seekers this Thursday 6 PM- 8:30 PM for Students 8th-college 2. Power up July 14th-16th check with the office to see if there's still room.
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Interview with Lia and Price
June 27-28 2026 1. The Prayer Guild will pray the rosary in the parking lot of the new church this Monday, June 29th at 5:00pm. 2. Seekers will meet this Thursday, July 2nd at SJ church for a cookout, games, discussion and ice cream at High Wheel. Meet at 6pm. 3. First Friday/Saturday this week....
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6-21-26 Interview with Grace Stokman a Pilgrimage
1. Happy Father's day, there is a special collection for the Priest Care Fund this weekend. 2. KC breakfast for Father's day 3. Totus Tuus begins this week, Mass schedule Mon-Fri 11:30 AM Mass at SJ. The regular 9 am Mass at OLF is still on. 4. No seekers this week, we pick up again 6 PM on…
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6-14-26 Interview with Mark and Amber Taylor
1. Totus Tuus begins next Sunday June 21st 2. Fr. Eli gone this Saturday, Fr. Paul will cover the Mass.
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6-7-26 Interview with Brian and Janelle Gehling
ANNOUNCEMENTS for June 6-7 1. Corpus Christi procession-June 7th after the 1030 Mass today---so no coffee and donuts. 2. Summer activities for our youth and young adults. See the bulletin for details. a. Totus Tuus-June 21-26-we need help with snacks, food and meals b. Seekers-starting June 18 c....
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5-31-26 Interview with Shannon and Murray Smith
ANNOUNCEMENTS for May 30-31 1. Final week for the green envelopes for the Priest Care Fund: $25k match goal. 2. Blessing of our Graduates at 10:30. 3. Blood Drive this Wednesday, June 3 from 10am-4pm at SJ social hall. Sign up on the American Red Cross website. 4. Corpus Christi procession-June…
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5-24-26 Interview with Jacob and Sami Goodwin
1. There will be a Corpus Christi Procession after the 10:30 AM Mass on June 7th from St. Joseph in Crosby to the new St. Joseph church. 2. Totus Tuus is coming up, sign up your students.
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Interview with John and Angela Reimer
May 17th 2026 1. Green envelopes in the pews can be used to make a donation to the Priest Care Fund. 2. Spanish Mass this Saturday May 23rd 8 AM at SJ 3. Mark your calendars, Sunday June 7th is Corpus Christi, there will be a procession from St. Joseph (current site) to the new St. Joseph Church...
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5-10-26 Interview with Meredith and Kyler DeCent
Announcements 5-10-26 1. Happy Mothers Day 2. Newsletter should be in the mail this week 3. Good luck Fishing
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4-19-26 Interview with Kristen and Mike Van Horn
4-19-26 Announcements: 1. No Daily Masses this coming week. 2. Engagement Retreat next weekend 4-25/26, most of the spaces will be used for that. 3. First communion at 10:30 Mass on 4/26, be aware extra people and some reserved pews.
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OCIA Continuing Conversion and living the Christian Life
4-16-26 Fr. Eli discusses the on-going call of the Christian after OCIA is finished
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4-12-26 Interview with Sean and Kristin Fleming
1. Michelle Duppong Event Wed. 6:30 PM or Thur. 6 AM or 9:30 AM 2. Sr. Jenn serving as a missionary in Africa, hear her testimony 5:30 Dinner and talk SJ Social Hall Friday 3. Spanish Mass 8 AM Sat. SJ
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3-29-26 Interview with Fr. Paul Strommer
1. Spanish Mass this Saturday, March 28th at SJ at 8am 2. Chrism Mass on Monday, March 30 in Duluth at 5:30pm. 3. Mass schedule for the Triduum: Th at 6pm at SJ. Fr at 3pm at SJ. Sat. at 830 at SJ. Resurrection party COME. Sunday 830 at OLF and 1030 at SJ. 4. Divine Mercy-40 Hours Spring Retreat…
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3-22-26 Interview with Elisyia Fearing and OCIA Catechumen
1. Tuesday Mass is moved to 6 pm instead of 12 noon. Fr. Eli is in Duluth for a meeting. 2. Wed. is the Annunciation, Masses offered 9 AM OLF, 6 PM SJ, consecration to Jesus through Mary afterwards. 3. Palm Sunday 10:30 AM Mass begins with a procession from the parking lot at SJ. 4. Next week is...
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3-15-26 Interview with Steve and Steph Reimer
ANNOUNCEMENTS for March 14-15 1. GROUP night is this Wednesday, March 18th. Scan the QR code in the bulletin and see which one looks interesting to you! 2. St. Joseph Feast Day is Thursday, March 19th: Mass at 6PM at SJ (no 8am Mass) followed by an ice cream social to celebrate our patron saint!…
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OCIA Healing Sacraments Confession and Anointing of the Sick
Dcn. Jim teachings on the sacraments of healing
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OCIA The Sacraments of the Eucharist and Holy Orders
Dr. Paul Severson teaches on these two sacraments
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Interview with Jude and Mairi Severson
1. This Wednesday is ENCOUNTER night. All are welcome to the church: 6:15-7:15pm. 2. Stations every Friday: 4pm at OLF (meatless potluck) and fish supper from 5:30-6:30 at SJ with Stations at 6:30. 3. The Prayer Guild will be praying the rosary for the building project Saturday, March 14th at…
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Interview with Dominic and Emma Zebro
1. Stations every Friday: 4pm at OLF (meatless potluck) and soup supper from 5:30-6:30 at SJ with Stations at 6:30. 2. Your support of The Ministries Appeal benefits us all through Vocation & Clergy Support of our seminarians, deacon, current and retired priests. If you have not already made your...
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2-22-26 Interview with Chris and Joanne Ruttger
Lent has begun: 1. Stations on Friday's of Lent 4 PM at OLF (potluck afterwards except the first 2 weeks of Lent because of the construction project). Stations at SJ 6:30 Dinner served before 5:30-6:30 PM. 2. Group Night this Wednesday for Faith Formation 6:15-7:15 Meetings for the groups.
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2-5-26 OCIA Class on Marriage and Human Sexuality
Dr. Paul Severson teaches on Marriage and Human Sexuality
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2-8-26 Interview with Nick and Kelly Schaefer
1. ENCOUNTER night is this Wednesday, Feb. 11th. Everyone is welcome. 6:15-7:15. 2. No Mass this Friday, Feb. 13th. 3. Mark your calendars for March 21st for our Men’s Retreat. Details will be coming. 4. Come downstairs for coffee & doughnuts. 5. Holy Hour for peace and reconciliation after 1st...
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2-1-26 Interview with Matthew and Becca Fleming
1. Faith Formation this week (Feb 4th) is Formation Night, dinner 5:30, class 6:15-7:30. 2. Faith Formation next week (Feb 11th) is Encounter Night. Adoration and confession 6:15-7:15 PM. 3. Ash Wednesday is Feb. 18th, Masses 9 AM OLF, Noon and 6 PM SJ. 4. Fr. Joe Sirba will be subbing for Fr.…
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1-25-26 Sharing a Methodology
1. No Faith Formation this week, next one will be Wed. Feb. 4th a Formation Night, dinner 5:30 class 6:15-7:30 2. St. Blaze blessing of the throats offered after Masses next weekend. 3. OLF new floor will be coming to the Church, tile will replace the current carpet. Project will start Mid...
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OCIA 1-22-26 History of the Catholic Church
Fr. Eli Gives an overview of the Catholic Church's history 33 AD-1965 AD
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1-18-26 Interview with Madonna House Guests
1. This week for Faith Formation on Wednesday, we have an Encounter night. Adoration, confession music and prayer teams. 2. KC breakfast is offered after the 2 Masses at SJ on Sunday. Benefits the Altar Server party. 3. Spanish Mass is next Saturday (January 24th) 4. Catholic Schools week is…
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OCIA Catholic Moral vision
1-15-26 This session focuses on the Catholic understanding of morality. A look at the virtues and gifts of the Holy Spirit.
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Interview with Madonna House Members
Interview with staff at the mission house of Marian Acres near Salem Missouri where Fr. Eli visited after Epiphany.
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Jan 3rd-4th Interview with Caleb and Loren graduates of Crosby-Ironton HS
2026 1. No daily Masses this week Fr. Eli will be in Missouri visiting a Madonna House Mission house. 2. Faith formation starts up again this week, this Wed. is Group Night from 6:15-7:30 PM. All the groups are meeting except Fr. Eli's group.
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OCIA class 4 Last Things
This episode covers the Catholic teaching on Death, Judgment, Hell and Heaven.
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12-21-25 Interview with the Lewandowski's
Office is closed this Thursday, Dec. 24-Jan. 5. Spanish Mass this Saturday, Dec. 20th at 8AM at SJ. Evening of Beauty is next Sunday, Dec. 21st. Vespers at 5:45. Confessions at 6PM. Mass times for Christmas. 4pm Sj; 830 OLF and 1030 SJ
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OCIA class: The Incarnation and the Liturgical Year
OCIA Class 12-11-2025 Hi everyone, we are using this podcast platform to help cover OCIA, if you are looking for the regular episodes of the Catholic Connection look for the typical icons. These other episodes will be for the OCIA candidates, though of course anyone may listen if they like.
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Interview with Zach and Mary Sarah Stokman
1. Our Lady of Fatima party and meal after 10:30 Mass Sun. 14th 2. Night of Beauty on Sunday Dec. 21st. a. Vespers 5:30 PM b. Penance service with 4 priests 6 PM
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12-7-25 Discussion on New Church Project
ANNOUNCEMENTS for December 6-7 1. Faith Formation—We won’t be meeting the rest of December. 2. Masses for the Immaculate Conception: 9am OLF and noon and 6pm at SJ. 3. CCW is hosting a Christmas Market this Saturday, Dec. 6thfrom 9am-2pm. 4. 55+ is having an event on Dec. 6th. See the bulletin…
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11-23-25 Interview with Mark and Bonnie Rekucki
Announcements: 1. Thanksgiving Day Mass at 8 AM at SJ. 2. No Daily Mass on Friday after Thanksgiving (28th). 3. Christmas Market will be at SJ on Saturday Dec. 6th after the 8 AM first Sat. Mass. Pick up fresh baked goods and cookies and other crafts. This is a fundraiser for the CCW. 4. Heads up...
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Discussion on Music and singing the Mass
2025 Interview with Kristin Fleming about music at the Mass.
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11-9-25 Discussion with Fr. Anthony Craig
Fr. Anthony and Fr. Eli discuss priesthood and the passing of Fr. Ben Hadrich
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Interview with Adam and Yvonne Turner
ANNOUNCEMENTS for November 1-2 1. Faith Formation—FORMATION Night is this Wednesday. Dinner at 530 and class from 6:15-7:30pm. 2. SJ’s is hosting a 3-part Luncheon Series on Life after Death-both spiritual and practical help in looking at death. The first one is this Tuesday at 1230 in the social...
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10-26-25 Interview with St. Vincent De Paul Group
1. Faith Formation—GROUP Night is this Wednesday, Oct. 29th. Several options to choose from. 6:15-7:30pm. Scan the QR code on the bulletin boards for up-to-date details of what each group will be doing each month. 2. OCIA: still time if you’re interested. Contact me or the office if you’re...
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What happens at Priest conference with Bishop Daniel Felton
Announcements for October 11-12 2025 1. Faith Formation—off the next 2 Wednesdays. ENCOUNTER Night returns on Oct. 22nd. Open to all. 6:15-7:30pm. Music, confession, testimony and adoration. 2. No Mass on Tues and Wed this week. Back to schedule with 8am Mass a SJ on Th and F. 3. KC Annual Fall...
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10-5-25 Interview with Bo and Margret Nelson
1. Register for the Women’s Retreat on Saturday, October 11: Leila Lawler is guest speaker. See the website for details. Day includes lunch, confession and Mass with Bishop Felton at 4pm. 2. Knights of Columbus Fall Dinner is next Sunday, October 12 from 9:30am-1pm at SJ social hall. See the...
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9-28-25 Interview with Nate and Clare Wind
1. FORMATION Night is this Wednesday at SJ. Dinner at 5:30 followed by class for students from 6:15-7:30. 2. Register for the Women’s Retreat on Saturday, October 11: Leila Lawler is guest speaker. See the website for details. Day includes lunch, confession and Mass with Bishop Felton at 4pm. 3....
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