Church of St. Mary /
             Church of St. Henry

Anointing of the Sick – The sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is not only for the dying, it is for anyone as soon as they begin to be in danger due to illness (even if recovery is likely).  If you or a loved one have fallen ill in any serious manner, do not delay in requesting the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.  Call the parish office to set an appointment for anointing.
 
Last Rites/Emergencies – As priests, we will never deny the Last Rites to anyone out of concern for our own health. Please know, however, that health officials could easily turn away clergy from visiting certain patients in quarantine.  For this reason, if you or a loved one falls ill in any serious manner, contact us right away.  In an emergency, call Fr. Stiles or Fr. Barsness; otherwise, call parish office staff (see phone numbers at end of letter).
 
Baptisms –  Baptisms are being celebrated. Please contact Fr. Barsness via email or phone to schedule your child’s baptism. Parents are asked to attend a class on the sacrament of baptism (virtually if necessary). Due to the great importance of this sacrament we encourage you not to delay in requesting this sacrament. It is desirable that parents make contact with us even before the birth of the child.
 
Communion Visits –  Home Communion Calls take place on Tuesday mornings by a Extraordinary Minister except for the Tuesday followed by the First Friday of the month. A priest will be doing Communion calls on those weeks on the First Friday.
If you are homebound and would like to receive Holy Communion on a weekly basis, please contact the parish office.

Live-streaming – We are currently livestreaming the Sunday morning Mass every week.  The primary location we are posting this material is in the "Videos" section on the St. Mary/St. Henry Facebook page.  You do not need a facebook account to watch.
 
Scams – There are many scams being reported. Remember that neither Fr. Stiles, Fr. Barsness, nor any staff will ask for money or gift cards by text or by email.

Resources

• Television
  • ETWN (Catholic television network)
    • Midco channel 99 (Limited Cable plan)
    • DirectTV channel 370
    • DISH channel 261
    • Mediacom channel 94
  • Diocese of St. Cloud Sunday 11 a.m. Mass
    • KSTC-TV/45 - antenna channel 5.2 or DirectTV channel 45
• Radio
  • Unfortunately there is little reception for Catholic radio stations in our area. Relevant Radio (AM 1330) is broadcasted from the Twin Cities and can be heard in some locations.
• Online
  • There are many resources online. The following broadcast daily Mass and other faith nourishing content:
    • ewtn.com
    • relevantradio.com
    • wordonfire.org
  • Formed.org – Go to formed.org > Click sign up > Under Find your parish or organization, type in “Churches of St Mary and St Henry”. Type in your name and email. Click sign up.
• For updates and additional resources from the archdiocese, go to: archspm.org/covid19

 
Spiritual Communion Prayer
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most holy Eucharist. I love you above all things, and I desire to receive you into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were already there and unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.
 
Phone numbers

• St. Mary/St. Henry parish office: 507-357-6633
• Marysburg/Nativity parish office: 507-243-3166
• After-hours emergency: 507-456-8473