Extreme Faith Camp

July 14-18, 2025 | Trinity Woods Catholic Retreat Center in Trego, WI

Extreme Faith Camp (EFC) is a week-long, high-adventure, Catholic camp that includes daily Mass, the opportunity to go to confession, Eucharistic Adoration, various prayer opportunities, and of course fun, summer activities, such as swimming in the lake (huge inflatable included), archery, laser tag, zip lining, and so much more!

EFC takes place at Trinity Woods Catholic Retreat Center in Trego, WI, which is about 2.5 hours from OLG. We will be joining several other parishes for EFC during the week of July 14-18, 2025.

Cost is $400 for Middle Schoolers and $450 for High School Leaders

NOTE: High School students serving on Prayer Team and Extreme Team will arrive on Saturday, July 12th.

Lunch and Learn: Catholic Cemeteries Green Burial

Thursday, February 6, 2025
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Are you curious about the option of a Catholic ‘Green Burial’, an organic return to the earth at the end of life?  When the body of Jesus was removed from the cross, it was washed, wrapped in a cloth shroud, and placed in a tomb.  When a loved one dies, we commit the body to the earth, “For we are dust and to dust we shall return.”  People are taking this belief to heart with a desire to return to a more natural, less industrial approach to death and burial, while maintaining reverence for the deceased.  Come hear from the Executive Director of The Catholic Cemeteries discuss Catholic ‘Green Burial’; ask questions, and take away information for others in your family who want to learn more about this environmentally friendly option.

Registration is not required, but highly admired. Simply contact the Parish Secretary at parishsecretary@olgparish.org or 952-929-3317.

School of Charism Discovery

Tuesdays, January 21 - April 1, 2025
7:00 - 9:00 PM, Cassidy Hall

Our Lady of Grace is hosting the Archdiocesan 10-week School of Charism Discovery.

Encounter more deeply the power of the Holy Spirit and learn about the charisms he has gifted the Body of Christ. See how they are exercised within the Church and what charisms God might be gifting you!

Prerequisite to the course, all participants must have attended a Life in the Spirit Seminar or similar retreat focusing on the Holy Spirit, such as a Fan into Flame retreat.

If you have questions, please contact Jessica.

High School Spirit Nights

Sunday, January 26
6:15 - 8:00 PM, Frassati Room

HS Spirit Nights are Large Group, High Energy & fun for ALL HS Students. Dinner is provided. The night is followed by games, fellowship and of course..... lots of FUN!

Mark Your Calendars for upcoming dates:
January 26
February 23
March 23
April 27
May 25

Lunch and Learn: Walk through the Mass Step-by-Step

Thursday, January 23, 2025
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Click here to get the Mass Minute emailed to you.

Walk through the Mass Step-by-Step with Father Kevin and Father Nick. You will receive a worship aide with additional fun facts, scripture references, and deeper insights into the prayers. The Teaching Mass will be a great experience to help us more fully live out this year’s theme, Remain in Me and Bear Much Fruit. By learning about what we do at Mass and why we do it, we will come to a greater understanding of this great prayer the Lord has given us, and be better equipped to share the understanding and meaning of the Mass with others.

Registration is not required, but highly admired. Simply contact the Parish Secretary at parishsecretary@olgparish.org or 952-929-3317.

Join a Small Group & Leader Training

There are many different topics covered, and groups for all stages of life. If you're interested in joining a group, click here to find a group that works for you!

Are you called to start a small group? Maybe there's not a small group happening when it's convenient for you, or perhaps you feel called to help others (yourself included) get to know and love Jesus better in a small group setting. If so, the next Leader Training starts Wednesday, January 22. Contact Jessica or Tyler for more information.

Golden Opportunities: On the Go!

Brunch and Minneapolis Institute of Art
Religious Art Highlight Tour
Thursday, January 16, 2025, 9:15 AM - 1:00 PM

Back again this year by popular demand, Golden Opportunities is headed to the Minneapolis Institute of Art for a religious art tour!  

We will depart OLG at 9:15 AM on a coach bus and stop at French Meadow Bakery for breakfast. From there we will head to the Minneapolis Institute of Art for a guided highlight tour of religious art.  We will return to OLG by 1:00 PM.

$35/person covers the bus and tour. Breakfast at French Meadow will be an additional cost. Space is limited.

Click here for more Golden Opportunities.

Women of Grace Mini-Retreat

Tuesday, January 14, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Sacred Heart Convent - PES Sister’s Convent
8650 Russel Ave. S. Bloomington, MN

A New Year: A New Journey with Jesus

Join the PES sisters for an inspiring talk, prayer, and reflection time as we journey with the two disciples on the Road to Emmaus. Refreshments served.  

Click here for complete details on Women of Grace and the 2024 gathering schedule.