Parish News
"The mystery of community is precisely that it embraces all people, whatever their individual differences may be, and allows them to live together as brothers and sisters of Christ and sons and daughters of his heavenly Father."
—Henri Nouwen
Winter Game Night
Friday, January 30 from 6:30-8:30 PM in Brioschi Hall
Join us for a fun evening of bingo, trivia, and more! All ages are welcome. The evening is FREE. A free-will offering will be taken, and guests are asked to bring a snack to share. Walk-ins welcome but reservations are preferred by using the SignUp Genius link below. Questions? Contact Kim Roering (651.774.1585) in the parish office.
Sponsored by the Parish Life and Activities Committee.
Lent 2026 Small Groups
Small groups are set to begin or resume in Lent 2026
Are you Interested in joining a small group? Sign-ups will take place after Masses the weekends of January 24 & 25 and January 31 & February 1. The Lenten sessions for existing and new Small Groups will begin the week of February 16. For more information, contact Kim Roering in the parish office.
Monthly Food Distribution
St. Pascal Baylon Church & Merrick Community Services
Monday, February 23, 2026, from 3:30-5:00 PM (or until gone).
Come to the Flandrau parking lot/Door 4. No parish membership or residency requirements!
Want to join the volunteer crew? Contact Kim Roering in the parish office (651.432.4958).
Scout Sunday is February 1!
Please join us for this special Fellowship. We will be serving coffee, juice and doughnuts after both Sunday Masses.
Thank you for supporting us in Scouting! Hosted by Cub Scout Pack and Scouting America Troop 294.
Participation of the Heart: Deeper Engagement in the Mass
Tuesday, February 10
Two Offerings: 1:00-3:00 and 6:30-8:30 PM
Presenter: Vicki Klima
Based on her book of the same name, this presentation offers a fresh perspective on how
Catholics can deepen their connection to the Mass. It encourages personal engagement and
reflection, helping navigate the familiar rhythms of the ritual with renewed understanding and
providing practical insights for finding spiritual enrichment and active participation in every Mass
experience.
Sponsored by the Adult Faith Formation Team
Vicki Klima is a retired liturgist and parish administrator with a lifelong dedication to enriching Catholic
worship and community life. She served as Director of the Worship Center for the Archdiocese of Saint
Paul and Minneapolis for nearly two decades, where she coordinated archdiocesan liturgies, supported
parishes on liturgical topics, and led workshops.
Mardi Gras/Valentine Dinner and Care Card Making
Saturday, February 14 following the 4:30 PM Mass
Dinner and a Service Project! All ages welcome! Bring your Valentine! We'll share dinner, make/color/write Care Cards and enjoy some Mardi Gras and Valentine fun and prizes. Bring the whole family. Feeling festive? Dress in Valentine colors or the Mardi Gras colors of purple, green, and gold!
A free-will donation will be accepted at the door! Suggested donation:
Adults (12+): $10 Children (6-11): $5 Family/Household: $30
Thank you! Contact Barb Uschold Anderson at 651.432.4959 with questions.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9!
Fellowship Sunday
February 15
Be sure to join us in Brioschi Hall for Fellowship after all Sunday Masses!
Anointed for Mission—Lent Series
Mondays, February 23-March 23 from 6:30-8:00 PM in Brioschi Hall
Suggested Donation: $10/person
The liturgical season of Lent invites us to reflect on the meaning of our own baptism, so we can authentically renew our own baptismal promises at Easter. By their baptism, all the faithful are called to make Christ tangibly present in the world. Join us for a Parish Enrichment Series on the book Anointed for Mission: Exercising Your Baptismal Call. During this five-week series, we will reflect on “baptismal living” and the ways we are called to live out our baptismal roles as priest, prophet, and king in the world today.
Those interested in participating are encouraged to sign up by February 13 for materials to be ordered and prepared. Register by using the SignUp Genius below or contact Kim Roering at kim.roering@stpascals.org (651.432.4958).
Feeling Hungry for Fish Fry?
The First Friday of Lent is less than a month away!
St. Pascal’s Men’s Club is hosting their famous Lenten Fish Fry beginning February 20 at 4:30 PM and every Friday in Lent through March 27. Yum!
Donation Closet
February 2026: Listening House
Items will be collected for Listening House during the month of February. Listening House is a day shelter and community center providing hospitality, practical assistance and counsel to those who are unsheltered or in need.
To learn more and to see a full list of items needed, visit the Social Justice and Caring Committee page. Thank you for your generosity.
