JI Alumni Reunion
John Ireland School is having its 100-year anniversary in 2026 and we would like to hold an all Alunni Reunion! Please click here to access the electronic form and fill out your contact information. If you are a parent of a former John Ireland graduate, please share this with them or fill out their contact information.
AFC Lenten Mission "The Compassion of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke"
SAINT PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH, St. Peter, Minnesota | SAINT PAUL CATHOLIC CURCH, Nicollet, Minnesota
February 21-25, 2026
THE COMPASSION OF JESUS IN THE GOSPEL OF LUKE
Themes for each evening for the four nights of the mission
You are welcome to bring your Bible
Sunday, February 22, 2026
Sin and the Mercy of God, An Overarching Theme of Lent
The Forgiveness from God
The Forgiveness of Oneself
Forgiving Others
Monday, February 23, 2026
The Compassion of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke
Jesus as the personification of the love and kindness of God.
Incidents unique to Luke that reveal the compassion of Jesus:
Chapter 7: The Pardon of the Sinful Woman
Chapter 10: The Parable of the Good Samaritan
Chapter 17: The Cleansing of the Ten Lepers
Chapter 19: Zacchaeus the Tax Collector
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
The Five Forgiveness Parables in the Gospel of Luke
Luke 13: The first two forgiveness parables:
The Barren Fig Tree
The Cure of the Crippled Woman
Luke 15. The last three forgiveness parables:
The Lost Sheep
The Lost Coin
The Lost Son
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Jesus Forgives Those Who Offended Him:
Chapter 23: Jesus Forgives Those Who Condemned and Tortured Him
Chapter 23: Jesus Forgives the Repentant Criminal
Chapter 24: Jesus Forgives Cleopas and Simeon
Chapter 24: Jesus Forgives his Apostles
Advent Reconciliation
As you prepare your home for the birht of our Savior, be sure to prepare your heart. Join us for a Reconciliation Service on Sunday, December 14th, starting at 2pm. There will be quiet instrumental music and four priests available.
Lent Reconciliation
As we prepare for the celebration of Easter, please join us for a Reconciliation Service on March 22nd, 2026, starting at 2pm. There will be quiet instrumental music and four priests available.
Area Faith Community Fall Festival 2025
All are welcome to join us at 10am Mass on Sunday, September 28th. There will be fun for all ages, including a Chicken & Pork Dinner, Kids Games & Activities, Silent Auction, Cash Raffle, Old Fashioned Yard Games, Cornhole Tournament and Live Music by #fakeband! Click HERE to get your dinner tickets, unlimited kids wristbands, and to sign up for the Cornhole tournament!
We need your help!
Volunteer: Volunteers are needed to help set up, run games, and clean up after. Many hands make light work! Looking for youth (5th grade or older) and adults to help set-up and manage games plus bounce house during church festival.
Donate: Prizes are needed for the Kids Games. Please drop off new toys, books, puzzles, or fun sized candy are needed. It is never to early to start saving some of these items. Bake Sale & Produce Items can be dropped off Saturday, September 27th.