While looking intently into the sky during the ascension of Christ, the Apostles were still unsure of what was ahead for them. Jesus assures them that the Holy Spirit will guide and lead them as his witnesses to the ends of the Earth. As his disciples, we share in this mission, emboldened by the knowledge that he is always with us and confident that he will come again.

This prayer guide is provided for you to pray at home with the Sunday Scriptures.

The recording of our Mass for this weekend will be posted at about 5pm on Saturday and be available online through Sunday.

In light of the developing public health situation, our parish leadership is prayerfully discerning the next steps for our parish family. Jesus tells us that whatever we do for the least – the most vulnerable – of our brothers and sisters, we do for Him (Mt 25:40). We know that there are a lot of strong feelings about having been without the Eucharist for so long – that grief and loss is very real for each of us.... keep reading

Weekend Masses are being recorded by Fr. Mark Pavlik and a small worship team at St. Richard each week and posted on this page on Saturday and Sunday! For those who prefer the Home Prayer Guide format that we have been using over the past weeks, that will continue to be provided, as well. Check back Saturday afternoon around 5pm.

A video prayer and reflection on Spiritual Communion shared by our friends at Church of the Holy Name in South Minneapolis.