"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

RESCHEDULED to Friday, January 30 due to extreme cold alert for January 23

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, January 26, 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).

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!

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

In January 2026, we are collecting items for Brittany's Place.

Brittany’s Place, an emergency shelter in St. Paul for girls and young women who have experienced commercial sex trafficking or are at high risk for sexual exploitation.



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.