Golden Opportunities: On the Go!
Brunch and Minneapolis Institute of Art
Religious Art Highlight Tour
Thursday, January 16, 2025
JBack 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 1pm.
$35/person covers the bus and tour. Breakfast at French Meadow will be an additional cost. Space is limited.
Click here for more details on Golden Opportunities.
Into the Depths Speaker Series
Date: Tuesday, January 7, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Speaker: Dr. Pamela Patnode
Title: What is the Eucharist and Why Should I Care?
Description: Many of us recognize that the Lord’s Day and the Eucharist are important – or, at least, they are supposed to be. But in all honesty, it can be hard to know how to fit them into our busy lives. This presentation takes a Biblical look at the Eucharist and the Sabbath, and offers practical ideas for busy people to honor the Lord’s Day with greater intention. In addition, current research will be shared that shows the surprising connections between worship and overall happiness and well-being. Come learn about the Eucharist and why it matters in our daily lives. (for teens and adults).
Please register by filling out the form below. Questions? Contact Jessica Balzarini.
Grief Support
Thursdays January through March
Starts Thursday, January 2, 2024
4:30 - 6:00 PM | Frassati Room
Coping with the death of a loved one can be one of the most difficult challenges we face. Understanding the grief process and sharing with other individuals in a supportive and caring environment can lead to acceptance, personal growth and recovery.
We invite all those experiencing grief to join the Edina Coalition for Grief Support series held at OLG January through March in the Frassati room. Each session begins with presentations from professionals, followed by small groups for support and connection. Groups are organized by individual loss: spouse loss, child loss, family/friend loss and are led by trained facilitators.
You may join at anytime during a series. All are welcome. No registration is required. Click here for more details.
Contact Bonnie Cool with any questions at 612-382-6504.
Birthday Card Ministry for the Incarcerated
Friday, December 20
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Dining Room
To serve the poor, the imprisoned, the hungry, the forgotten is to serve Jesus – Father Kevin Finnegan
Birthday cards are an attainable way for parishioners interested in a meaningful way to minister to the imprisoned and forgotten. Training is provided and includes guidelines to ensure privacy for the writers and recipients. RSVPs appreciated but not required at 952-929-3317. Dates for 2025 are January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21 and December 19.
Our Lady of Grace's partnership with Twin Cities Prison Ministry, the coordinating body for prison ministry for the Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis, provides many opportunities to serve the incarcerated and returned citizens that include: prayer companions, pen pals, extraordinary minister/assist priest with Mass, OCIA, bible study, mentoring and much more.
Contact Jeff Skinner at tcpm.jeff@gmail or 917-207-3877 for more information about the Prison Ministry at OLG.
“This card made my day, the words you sent to me mean more than you can imagine.”
Giving Tree
Food Ministry Partners
Pro-Life Ministry Partners
Sister Parishes and Schools
Pro Ecclesia Sancta
JPII School
NE Mpls
Rise & Shine Ghana
San Max Honduras
Thank you for your generosity!
Christmas Tree Lot
We look forward to another record-breaking year and could not do it with our outstanding volunteers. Please CLICK HERE to sign up to volunteer!
The OLG Men’s Club Christmas Tree Lot opens on Friday, November 22 and ends mid-December!
The Tree Lot features State Fair blue-ribbon winner trees from a local grower. Plus, we have wreaths, garland, and porch pots sold by the best salesmen around!
Tree Lot Hours
Mondays - Fridays, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturdays 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sundays 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Winter Gear Drive
Once again, we will be collecting coats, hats, gloves, mittens, and boots. Drop off gently used and new items at the Tree Lot or in the bins outside Cassidy Hall.
Christmas Flowers
Donate to our Flower Fund and honor a loved one!
Remember someone with a donation to the Christmas Flower Fund.
Submissions received by Sunday, December 15 will have their names in the Christmas bulletin.
Those received after December 15 will be in the January 12 bulletin.
Thank you for beautifying our sanctuary!
Advent Day of Mercy
Tuesday, December 10, 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Join us for a day of reconciliation! Several priests will be available at any given time throughout the day to hear your confession.
A light soup supper will be served from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM, while supplies last.
First Saturday Devotions
First Saturday of the month at 8:45 AM
OLG Church and Dining Room
Join us on the first Saturdays (October through May) as we pray the rosary, go to Mass and confession, and meditate on the mysteries of the rosary.
Schedule:
8:30 AM: Mass (Church)
9:00 AM: Confessions and Rosary (Church)
Refreshments and fellowship in the Dining Room until 11:30 AM.
Background on this event: Our Lady promised to Sr. Lucia, one of the visionaries, that she would assist, at the moment of death, with all the graces necessary for salvation if we do the following with the intention of making reparation to Mary for the offenses committed against her. For five consecutive months on the first Saturday: attend Mass and receive Holy Communion, recite a five decade Rosary, go to Confession seven days before or after, and meditate on one of the 15 mysteries of the rosary while keeping Our Lady company for 15 minutes.
For more information, please contact Maureen at 952-927-0089.
Upcoming Dates:
December 7, 2024
January 4, 2025
February 1, 2025
March 1, 2025
April 5, 2025
May 3, 2025