Happy Thanksgiving to You and Your Family!

We invite you to join us for a free community Thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving Day, with options for both dine-in and take-out (please note that delivery is not available). While there is no cost for the meal, free-will donations are appreciated to help cover the cost of the meal and support Common Cup Ministry. We are excited to continue this wonderful tradition of bringing our community together for Thanksgiving.

We understand that the holidays can be a challenging time for many, especially for those who may not have the opportunity to spend it with family and friends. Remember, you are never alone in our community—everyone is welcome to join us.

Event Details:

• Where: St. Anastasia Catholic Church
• When: November 28, 2024
• Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (or until meals are gone)

To order a take-out meal, please call 320-587-6507. Take-out orders must be placed by Wednesday, November 27 at 12:00 PM.

We look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving with you!

VOLUNTEERS Are Needed

We are blessed to have our parishioners willing to donate financially as well as their time to help us provide this Community Meal. If this is something you or your organization would like to support, we are seeking volunteers, financial donations, and food donations.

• PRAYERS: Please pray we are able to reach those in need and lonely this Thanksgiving and that they are well provided for at the meal, both in body and soul. Please also pray for those serving the meal.
• Financial donations can be sent into the parish office. Please put Thanksgiving Meal in the memo line.
• Food donations such as turkeys (20 lbs), cans of green beans (100 oz.), pies, gravy, cans of cranberry sauce, beverages such as water, milk, juice, etc. Gift cards to grocery stores in Hutchinson would be appreciated (if you purchase through Scrip we will gain an added benefit!).
• Volunteers!!! We have slots for volunteers from Wednesday through Thursday, Thanksgiving Day. From cooking and carving turkeys, to setting up chairs, to cleaning up the gym. Find a time that works for you!! Sign up here or after weekend Mass.

Please contact Father Paul at [email protected] to inquire about any of the above items or with questions.

St. Anastasia Catholic Church is excited to once again partner with Cross Catholic Outreach and their Box of Joy program to collect Christmas gifts for children in need this year! Your Box of Joy may be the only Christmas gift a child in need receives. You can pick up empty boxes, fill them with a special list of wanted & needed items, and return them to the table in the front entry on the church. Please also include a $9 check in the provided envelope to help pay shipping costs. Boxes should be returned to the church entry by Friday, November 8th.

Let’s share the love of Christ and help bless children around the world! We thank you for your continued generosity and participation in this important ministry.​

To learn more about Box of Joy please visit their website.

Mark your calendars! We will be doing a new pictorial directory on October 22 through October 26 and October 30 through November 2. Our church directory will not be complete without you!

When:

• Session 1 at St Anastasia: October 22nd – October 26th
• Session 2 at St. Anastasia: October 31st – November 2nd
• Session at St. Boniface: October 30th 2:00 pm- 8:30pm
• Weekday sessions are from 2:00pm – 8:30pm
• Saturday sessions are from 10:00am – 4:30pm

How to Sign Up:

1. We will have before and after Mass time sign ups in the beginning of October or you can call the Business office at 320-587-6507 and Bobbi will help you sign up.
2. You can Sign Up online following the instructions below

• Click on the box on the right side of the homepage entitled “photography appointment scheduling login”
• Enter our church code: mn495
• Enter our church password: photos
• Click on the Enter button
• Click on the desired photography date
• Click on the Reserve Time button beside the desired photography appointment time
• Enter the appropriate information in all required fields (indicated by the asterisk)
• Click on the Schedule Appointment button at the bottom of the screen to reserve the photography appointment time in your family’s name
• If you have more than six family members being photographed, please reserve two appointments consecutively (such as 6:00 and 6:10)
• Print the next screen to use as a reminder of appointment
• Contact your Bobbi to change or cancel your photography appointment

We are thrilled to be welcoming two new teachers to St. Anastasia Catholic School for the 2024-2025 academic year! Ms. Taylor Tollefson will be teaching 4th grade, and Ms. Katie Kennedy will be teaching middle school.

Ms. Tollefson was born and raised in Hutchinson and attended St. A’s through 6th grade. She graduated from Hutchinson High School in 2017 and attended the College of St. Scholastica for Elementary Education. In her spare time, she enjoys shopping, listening to music, spending time with family and friends and cuddling her dog, Toby. Ms. Tollefson is thrilled to be back teaching in her elementary school and is looking forward to an amazing school year filled with learning, growth and lots of fun!

Ms. Katie Kennedy is from Chaska but currently lives in Hutchinson. was born and raised Catholic, and it has always been a big part of her life. She joined our parish last year when her fiancée was confirmed. Ms. Kennedy graduated from Luther College in Decorah, IA in 2020. She is an avid reader and swimmer and enjoys spending time with her loved ones. Ms. Kennedy is excited to be joining the staff at St. A’s and being able to include her faith in her daily work.

Welcome, Ms. Tollefson and Ms. Kennedy! We are looking forward to you both joining our fabulous team of teachers!