GO: Christmas Lights and Caroling Bus Tour

Tuesday, December 3, 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Register by November 30!
Get in the holiday spirit on our second annual Christmas Lights and Caroling Bus Tour with Father Kevin! This Golden Opportunity was so much fun last year, we decided to do it again this December. Enjoy festive beverages and treats while we take a coach bus through a local route to view Christmas lights and carol on the bus together. Invite a friend! This event filled up last year, so pre-registration is required for a seat on the bus.  

Learn more about Golden Opportunities!

BAM - Mini Marriage Retreat

Saturday, November 23 at OLG
9:00 AM - 4:45 PM

This year’s marriage retreat, EverMore in Love, is all about falling more in love with your spouse, even in the midst of our hectic lives. Successful couples don’t settle. Whether you need to reconnect or you are looking to take your marriage from good to great, our EverMore in Love Marriage Retreat is for you. 

All couples who attend the retreat will be entered into a drawing for two tickets to the 2025 Men’s Club Gala - the winner will be drawn at the retreat!”

We get real about marriage—offering liberating insights and powerful, concrete couple’s experiences. Like the thousands of couples who’ve been on our retreats, you will leave empowered and excited to bring more joy to your marriage.

This is a retreat for married couples of all ages! You will not want to miss it! A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.

The cost is $40/couple. Registration closes November 15. Questions? Please contact Lisa Miller.

Experience the wonder of being more in love. More laughter. More intimacy. More conversations. More love.

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 Our Lady of Grace Men’s Club will soon host the best Christmas Tree Lot in the Twin Cities! The Christmas Tree Lot features award winning, locally grown Christmas trees, sold by the best salesmen around! The Christmas Tree Lot opens on Friday, November 22 and ends December 11, 2024.

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.

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Our Lady of Grace is partnering with St. Louis Park Emergency Program (STEP) to provide Thanksgiving food items to local community members in need.

Please pick up a paper grocery bag from the Commons or Cassidy hall. The list of needed items is attached to the bag or click here to make a monetary contribution to STEP. Please return filled grocery bags near the donation bins outside Cassidy Hall.

Deadline for food collection is Sunday, November 17.
May God bless you for your continued generosity!

Join a Small Group

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 New Leader Training will be this winter. Contact Jessica or Tyler for more information.

Birthday Card Ministry for the Incarcerated

November 15 and December 20, 2024

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. OLG is partnering with Affirming You Birthday Card Ministry for the Incarcerated to respond to Jesus’ injunction in Matthew 25:36.

Birthday Card Ministry will take place at 9:30 AM at OLG after Mass. Training is provided and includes guidelines to ensure privacy for the writers and recipients. RSVPs appreciated but not required at 952-929-3317.

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.

Fridays in 2025:
January 17
February 21
March 21
April 18
May 16
June 20
July 18
August 15
September 19
October 17
November 21
December 19

Please contact Jeff Skinner at tcpm.jeff@gmail or 917-207-3877 for more information about Prison Ministry at OLG.

“This card made my day, the words you sent to me mean more than you can imagine.”

— Minnesota inmate expressing thanks for receiving a birthday card from OLG's Prison Ministry

Women of Grace November Gathering

Thursday, November 14, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Cassidy Hall

Speaker Kenna Millea, Getting Real with God: Gaining Joy & Freedom

Ladies, grab the favorite women in your life and come hear from Kenna Millea!

6:30 PM - Social Time
7:00 PM - Speaker
8:00 PM - Additional Social Time
8:30 PM - Close

Please RSVP by Thursday, November 7.

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

Taking the Teaching Mass Into the Depths

Starting Tuesday, November 12, 6:30 - 8:00 PM | Dining Room, Church and Commons

Session 1 | O Sacred Banquet: Eucharistic Theology in Four Parts

6:30 PM Talk by Father Nick Vance
7:15 PM Small Group
7:30 PM Holy Half Hour

Join Us for the Kickoff of the Into the Depths Speaker Series! Fr. Nick Vance will dive deep into the profound mystery of the Eucharist with a captivating presentation inspired by the liturgy for Corpus Christ written by St. Thomas Aquinas. This one verse from the Alleluia will be the foundation of the 4-part talk:

“O sacred banquet! in which Christ is received, the memory of his Passion is renewed, the mind is filled with grace, and a pledge of future glory to us is given.”

In this session, we will explore the theological richness of the Eucharist in four parts:

• Christ is Truly Received: Uncover the doctrine of transubstantiation and what it means for us.

• Memorial of Christ’s Passion: Experience how this sacred meal brings Christ’s sacrifice into the present moment.

• Filled with Grace: Discover the transformative power of the Eucharist in our lives.

• Anticipation of Future Glory: Reflect on our hope for complete union with God in Heaven.

Each segment will be a thoughtful 10-minute exploration, complete with a handout outlining major points and key quotations to enhance your understanding. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your faith and knowledge: reserve your spot today! We can’t wait to see you there! If you have questions, please contact Jessica.