Congratulations to Anthony & Mary Jean DiGiovanni on the birth of their daughter, Sophia Lynn, born on January 15. Big sister Gianna is excited and happy to have a baby sister! Proud grandparents are Bruce & Brenda Loosbrock and great-grandparents are Mary Ann and the late Florian Loosbrock.
Joyce Erdman along with Pam and Mark Luettel of Adrian attended the 6:00 PM performance of “Sister Act” at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre on Tuesday. Joyce reports that the singing, acting, and orchestra were great and the show was so enjoyable. They visited in the home of Pam and Mark’s son Keith and Emily Luettel in Minnetonka on Wednesday. Joyce met her newest great-granddaughter,
Elliet, and enjoyed “grandma time” with Elliet’s sister Blake as well. Joyce feels so blessed to be able to travel and spend time with her extended family.
Comedian Kevin Craft is scheduled to appear in Winters Bar & Grill this Friday, January 26th.
The community offers their sympathy to Marty & Josie LeBrun on the death of her brother, Gerry Bachmeier of Rapid City, SD. Gerry passed away after a yearlong battle with cancer at the age of 62. Blessed be his memory.
Deb Lutmer and Cindy Bullerman of Adrian, met Deb’s sisters, Carol Giroux of Wheaton, Rita Drew of Charlevoix, MI, and Donna Dew of Munford, TN and spent the weekend in St. Cloud, where they all attended a 50th birth
day celebration for Michelle Boyle. Carol hosted the party for her daughter, who was very surprised and overjoyed to see her Aunts show up! Michelle was born with spina bifida and at the time was not expected to live very long. God had other plans for her, including being a mother! Michelle’s daughter, Jennifer Boyle of Menominee, WI and her friend Orion Reutzel of St. Cloud; Dave & Cody Lutmer of Lismore; and Will, McCall, and Sutton Lutmer of Sioux Falls, SD were also present, along with friends and family from the area. The food and festive atmosphere were wonderful! The also enjoyed visiting, playing Farkle, and dining out at several local establishments. The weekend went by too quickly!
The St. Adrian Parish
Cluster welcomes Fr. Kevin Connolly to our parish family, as Fr. Connolly was assigned by Bishop Quinn to be in residence at St. Adrian Parish until he receives his next parish assignment. Fr. Connolly will be helping out in our deanery and diocese when needed for coverage when a priest is on retreat or vacation. Welcome Fr. Kevin!
Joyce Erdman and her son Mike, both of Lismore, spent Sunday in Marshall cheering on great-grandson /grandson, Montana. Montana is the son of Jessica Erdman and Bob Slinger of Rushmore. The Adrian Youth Wrestling team earned 5th place out of the twelve teams participating. Montana’s baby brother, Ezekiel, was also there so Joyce enjoyed lots of “grandma snuggles” with him too.
