donnelly news

 

Mar 16th-23rd

 

Welcome to another edition of the Donnelly news. This issue is dedicated to the memory of my mom June Anderson who passed away on Mar 14th, 1994

 

Weather News: we have continued to enjoy some spring-like weather this week, although there have been days with some cold winds. Most of the snow has melted; however, as I am writing this Wed eve we are in a winter storm warning; with several inches of heavy wet snow predicted. We got about 6.” overnight but according to the forecast, it will be gone by the time you read this.

St, John's/Kongsvinger news: services are now being held indoors again with some restrictions in place. If you do not wish to go inside, you may remain in your car and listen in on your car radio 98.5 .service bulletins are inside the Kitchen door of both churches.

 

 

Lenten services will continue to alternate between churches at 7 p.m., concluding with Kong Mar 17^th and St John’s Mar 24th

 

Holy Week: Palm Sun joint services at ST J at 9:30 a.m.; Maundy Thurs. 7 p.m. at Kong: Good Fri. at 7 p.m. at St John’s; Easter Sun joint services at 9:30 a.m. at Kong no SS. note this is different from what was announced earlier.

 Services are at 9:30 a.m., on the 1st, 3rd, 5th Sun at Kongsvinger, the 2nd and 4th Sun at St, John's. Communion is on the 1st and 4th Sun of the month. The Parish office remains closed; call or e-mail if you need assistance. Rev. Rochelle Anderson is providing pastoral care. Please contact a council president if you need pastoral care or call her at 320-287-2663.  On Sundays at 10:30 at Kongsvinger, regular s.s. is being held. as far as I know, other than church council meetings, no other events are being held at either church

There will be an Easter Lilly memorial garden again this year; contact the church office for details.

 

Gslc news: services are at 9 a.m., followed by a limited coffer hr. and ss. Lenten services every Wed at 7 p.m. at the church

New member Sunday is Apr 11th

Holy Week: Palm & Easter Sun at 9 a.m. Maundy Thurs. and Good Fri. at 7 p.m. Easter sunrise service at 7 a.m.

Please check with your local church for their latest update on service times and details and other events. Also, remember that there are services, devotionals, etc., available on FB, YouTube, church websites, local access channels, radio, etc.

 

Donnelly fire Department meets on the 2nd and 3rd Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the fire hall. The City council meets on the 1st Sat of the month at 4 p.m. at city hall, Rendsville 4-h on the first Mon of the month at 6:30 p.m. at St John's. Note these are scheduled meetings and subject to change. I assume restrictions, i.e., masks, social distancing, etc., are in place. Please check with somebody before planning to attend a meeting.

The annual DFD Fish Fry will be held Friday, March 26th, from 4:30 until the fish are gone at the Donnelly Fire Hall. Drive-up only this year

 

Note I will not be checking my news box in the Donnelly po due to health issues and other factors for a while. Feel free to leave news in my box at McCollar's or call or e-mail me 585-6435 aeanders@fedtel.net

Past wk.: Lenten services and sun a.m. services at first Morris, bible study at Gs