Deacon James McDonald, who served two parishes over his 30 years of active ministry, died Dec. 3. He was 78. Survivors include his wife, Gloria. Funeral arrangements were pending. Ordained in 1982, Deacon McDonald began his ministry at Holy Name of Jesus in Medina and served there for 22 years. In 2004, his service to the Church began anew at St. Hubert in Chanhassen, where he ministered for eight years, retiring in 2012.
A visitation will be held 4-7 p.m. Dec. 13 with a 6:30 p.m. prayer service at Huber Funeral Home, Excelsior. A funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m. Dec. 14 at Holy Name of Jesus, Medina, with a one-hour visitation before Mass.
Masks will be required at the visitation and funeral Mass. Social distancing is highly encouraged.
