Resources
General Documents
St. Cloud Diocese Guiding Change PDF
Prayer card
All Things New prayer card PDF
All Things New prayer card – Spanish PDF
Suggested uses for the “All Things New” prayer:
- Religious congregations (OSBs, OSFs, Crosiers, Poor Clares, OPs)
- ACC Pastoral Councils
- Parish Finance Councils
- Stewardship committee
- Various meeting of parish volunteers
- Liturgy committee
- Staff meetings
- Adoration
- Other parish/ ACC groups, i.e., sewing/knitting, Knights of Columbus, Altar Society,
- Music rehearsals
- Bible study, Book clubs
- School faculty/staff meetings
- School board meetings
- Listening: with Linda George YouTube
- Bishop Neary speaking on All Things New: Current Realities YouTube
- Father Ben Kociemba on missionary discipleship YouTube
- Message from Bishop Neary YouTube
- All Things New prayer – 1920 x 1080 Digital Slide
April 5 & 6
All Things New: Honoring the past, inspiring the future.
The diocesan-wide pastoral planning process, All Things New: Honoring the past, inspiring the future, continues.
This month, we focus on listening as a way of being Church. Pray for the planning process this month by praying the All Things New prayer found at www.stcdio.org/planning or by scanning the QR code.
April 12 & 13 – Palm Sunday
Listening as a Way of Being Church
All Things New: Honoring the past, inspiring the future.
On Palm Sunday, Jesus entered Jerusalem knowing his passion was upon him. Help us, inspired by his selfless love and humility, to listen to those around us.
Listening as a way of being church allows us to build stronger, more compassionate relationships.
This week, take the opportunity to listen to a fellow parishioner.
April 20 & 21—Easter Sunday
Listening as a Way of Being Church
All Things New: Honoring the past, inspiring the future.
Through the passion and resurrection, we are shown God’s infinite love for us.
Listening as a way of church is a way to reflect God’s love.
This week, take time to practice the art of listening – to God and to one another.
Listening as a Way of Being Church
All Things New: Honoring the past, inspiring the future.
Through the passion and resurrection, we are shown God’s infinite love for us.
Listening as a way of church is a way to reflect God’s love.
This week, take time to practice the art of listening – to God and to one another.
Mar. 1/2
All Things New: Honoring the past, inspiring the future.
Work continues for the diocesan-wide pastoral planning process: All Things New: Honoring the past, inspiring the future.In March, we focus on Sacramental Life. Please continue to pray the All Things New prayer, found at www.stcdio.org/planning or by scanning the QR code.
Mar. 8/9
A Call to the Sacramental Life
All Things New: Honoring the past, inspiring the future.
The sacraments are outward signs of grace that God gives to people to help them live a life close to Jesus.
Beginning this month, ACC’s will meet with diocesan planning committees to begin, guided by an invitation to encourage full, conscious and active participation of the faithful in sacramental life of the church, to reflect on the future for our communities.
How can your participation in the sacraments this week be nurturing for you and those you encounter?
Mar. 15/16
A Call to the Sacramental Life
All Things New: Honoring the past, inspiring the future.
One of the guiding principles of the diocesan planning process is sacramental life. We move forward as pilgrims of hope to create vibrant communities where all feel compelled to fully participate, consciously and actively, in the sacramental life of the Church.
One of these sacraments, the sacrament of penance, allows us to experience the gift of God’s mercy.
Mar. 22/23
A Call to the Sacramental Life
All Things New: Honoring the past, inspiring the future.
During the season of Lent, Catholics are called to a deeper sacramental life through prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
Catholics are asked to abstain from all food and drink, except for medicine and water, at least one hour before Holy Communion (Code of Canon Law 919).
This week, how can you utilize this period of abstinence to deepen your connection to Jesus through the Sacrament of the Eucharist?
Mar. 29/30
A Call to the Sacramental Life
All Things New: Honoring the past, inspiring the future.
The Lenten season calls all Catholics to renew the commitments made through the Sacrament of Baptism, while other members of our parish community prepare for their baptism on Holy Saturday.
This week, reflect upon the commitment made at the time of your baptism and the profession of faith you make each week at Mass.
All Things New: Honoring the past, inspiring the future.
Work continues for the diocesan-wide pastoral planning process: All Things New: Honoring the past, inspiring the future.
This month, we focus on Missionary Discipleship. To focus our work this month, we invite you to pray the All Things New prayer, which can be found at www.stcdio.org/planning or by scanning the QR code.
A Call to Missionary Discipleship
All Things New: Honoring the past, inspiring the future.
In ‘The Joy of the Gospel’ Pope Francis reminds us:
“In virtue of their baptism, all members of the People of God have become missionary disciples.”
The All Things New diocesan planning process challenges us to reflect upon ways we embody our role as disciples (someone who follows Jesus) and as missionaries (someone who shares Jesus with others).
How can you share Jesus with others this week?
Feb. 15/16
A Call to Missionary Discipleship
All Things New: Honoring the past, inspiring the future.
To move in the world as missionary disciples, we must first build our relationship with God. Participation in the sacraments and regular prayer habits help build us up spiritually and intellectually. What are some ways you can enhance your prayer life? Is there an ACC program to assist with regular prayer?
Feb. 22/23
A Call to Missionary Discipleship
All Things New: Honoring the past, inspiring the future.
Have you ever thought about the impact of intercessory prayer? Intercessory prayer is the act of praying to God for others. When you ask someone how you can pray for them, it provides a way to show your love for them and for God and creates an opportunity for you to carry someone with you in prayer.
Will you accept the challenge of asking someone how you can pray for them this week?
April 5 & 6 – Fifth Sunday of Lent
For all who participate in the diocesan-wide pastoral planning process, All things new: Honoring the past, inspiring the future, that they may listen to the Holy Spirit’s guidance, the needs of the faithful and will lead all in a way that honors God’s will.
We pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
April 12 & 13 – Palm Sunday
For our diocesan community, that we may listen to the voice of Christ and the needs of one another as we journey through Holy Week.
We pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
April 20 & 21—Easter Sunday
For all in our Area Catholic Community, that Easter joy may deepen our faith and make us more committed to listening as a way of being Church to one another.
We pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For our Area Catholic Community this Divine Mercy Sunday, that we may be a listening presence and a reflection of God’s mercy.
We pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer
MARCH 2025
Mar. 1/2—EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Lord, it is good to give thanks to you. In gratefulness for our Area Catholic Community, we ask for fortitude as we work together to create a vibrant sacramental life for all members of our community.
We pray to the Lord
Mar. 8/9—FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
Lord, when we face challenging times or are feeling defeated, help us to close our eyes and our ears to temptation for an easier way and the courage to turn to you through the sacraments.
We pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Mar. 15/16—SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT
Knowing you are our light and salvation, helps us to find new ways to immerse ourselves in the sacramental life of the church this week.
We pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Mar. 22/23 —THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
Lord, help us to recognize your presence in the sacrament of the Eucharist and in one another. Help us to have open hearts and to share your kindness and mercy with others.
We pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Mar. 29/30 — FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
Just as the Prodigal Son felt a yearning to be with his father, help us to feel a deeper desire to be near you through a relationship with your son and through participation in the sacraments.
We pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
FEBRUARY 2025
Feb. 1/2
Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
Just as Simeon was attuned to the presence of the Lord, help us to engage in active listening to allow those we encounter to know the presence of the Lord through our presence.
We pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Feb. 8/9
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
We ask God to help us embody the role of missionary disciples this week. Allow us to shine your light and share with others the joy we experience as your beloved.
We pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Feb. 15/16
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
We pray for the courage to answer the call to carry Jesus into the world to nourish those around us, just as we are nourished by your word and the eucharist at this Mass.
We pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Feb. 22/23
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
We are built for relationships and connection, Lord. Help us to move outside our communication comfort zone—particularly social media and electronic communication—and call us to connect with our friends and loved ones in a new way this week.
We pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
All Things New: Listening in the Benedictine tradition
Benedictine monk, David Paul Lange and Benedictine sister, Nina Lasceski provide insight on listening through a Benedictine lens. They explore listening as a a whole-body experience and share ideas on how we better listen to God, to oneself and to others. The practice of Lectio Divina is also discussed. (Minnesota Catholic podcasts)
All Things New: A Visit with the Shefvelands
Philip and Hannah Shefveland speak about their experience supporting individuals through sacrament preparation and how their involvement in young adult groups helps nourish their sacramental life. Hannah teaches second grade at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School in St. Cloud and Philip is the director of discipleship and evangelization for the All Called to Christ Area Catholic Community and campus minister at Christ Church Newman Center. Hannah also serves as first sacraments coordinator for their ACC. (Minnesota Catholic podcasts)
Father Matthew Crane, the vicar of canonical affairs for the Diocese of St. Cloud and Father Erik Lundgren, parochial administrator of the Church of Saint Wendelin, Luxemburg, the Church of the Holy Cross, Pearl Lake, and the Church of Saint Mary Help of Christians in St. Augusta, join us for a lively dicussion about sacramental life focusing on the question, what is the purpose of liturgy? (Minnesota Catholic podcasts)
Dianne Towalski, digital media manager for the Diocese of St. Cloud talks with Deacon Joe Kresky and Karen Handeland from Sacred Heart Parish in Sauk Rapids about their passion for mission and trips they have been on, including their most recent trip to remote villages in Alaska. (Minnesota Catholic podcasts)
All Things New: Jon Ruis on being agents of change
John Ruis, owner and principal of Ruis Consulting Group, talks with Joe Towalski, chancellor of
the Diocese of St. Cloud. (Minnesota Catholic podcasts)
Daniella Zsupan-Jerome, assistant professor of pastoral theology at Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary and director of the Sustained Encuentro grant, discusses her new book, Speak Lord Your Servant is Listening: Reflections on Faithful Communication in the Digital Age, with host Amber Walling. Zsupan-Jerome provides insight on the format of her book and how its devotional format is accessible for all adult readers. The themes of scripture, prayer, communication and digital media are discussed as well as ways being a faithful communicator can assist in missionary discipleship. (Minnesota Catholic podcasts)
All Things New: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future
Brenda Kresky, director of planning for the Diocese of St. Cloud and Mike Laughery from Emmaus Partners about the history behind the planning process and some of the challenges facing the diocese now and in the future. (Minnesota Catholic podcasts)
All Things New – Current realities to consider in the planning process
Brenda Kresky, director of planning for the Diocese of St. Cloud and Mike Laughery from Emmaus Partners about some of the current realities the diocese is dealing with. (Minnesota Catholic podcasts)
All Things New: Diocesan Planning Council
Brenda Kresky, director of planning for the Diocese of St. Cloud and members of the Diocesan Planning Council, Karen Pundsack and Andy Klinnert. (Minnesota Catholic podcasts)