“The real question is, what is the purpose of economic success and abundance?”

A recording of Bishop Donald Kettler celebrating the Diocesan TV Mass for The Nativity of the Lord can be accessed on Christmas Eve, Friday, Dec. 24, and Christmas, Saturday, Dec. 25.

Atonement Lutheran Church in St. Cloud is hosting an outdoor drop-off fundraising appeal to benefit Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud on Sunday, Dec. 19, from 10 a.m. to noon.

Parishioners in Alexandria will be able participate in a group to network and socialize with people of all abilities.

“This is not some sentimental, feel-good book on how we need to be kind to each other. It’s more like a Sermon on the Mount for our time, or at least how we might work towards living the Sermon on the Mount.”

Anatol and Barbara Maciejny, who are originally from Poland, experienced life under Communism during which practicing their Catholic religion was forbidden.

Don’t miss these local opportunities to prepare for the coming of Christ.

Crosier Brother John “Emil” Hartman, 82, died Nov. 27 at the St. Cloud Hospital. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Crosier Priory Church in Onamia with vigil and visiting beforehand. A luncheon will follow. Burial will be at the priory cemetery.