OLG School Fundraiser Marathon

Marathon, OLG’s biggest fundraiser, is a week long event to help raise funds to support OLG School in two critical areas: Teacher Assistants Salaries, and School Enhancement Projects (Safety, Security, Technology).

We invite the whole community to take this opportunity to support OLG and help us raise $150,000.

Corporate Matching Grants

Don’t forget to check to see if your company has corporate matching program, and please complete this form and return to OLG.

Our Lady of Grace Federal Tax ID Number: 41-0705765

Youth Formation Registration & Volunteering

Volunteers needed for Wednesday evening Faith Formation groups. Come lead children to Jesus! We provide the lesson content and training, you provide your love of children and desire to help them walk with Jesus. This is a great opportunity for high school students, young adults, and anyone seeking to lead others in faith! Contact Stephanie Lloyd to learn more.

Register for Youth Formation! Home study and tuition assistance is available if needed. Contact Mackenzie Garcia with questions.
• Sunday School (age 3 - Kindergarten) Schedule
• Faith Formation (1st - 5th Grade) Schedule
• 1st Sacraments (2nd Grade and Up) Schedule
• Encounter (6th - 8th Grade)

Click here for information on Confirmation (7th - 8th Grade) and High School Youth Ministry (9th - 12th Grade).

Click here for information on Confirmation (7th - 8th Grade) and High School Youth Ministry (9th - 12th Grade).

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Usher Happy Hour

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Thursday, September 26, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Calling all current and potential ushers! We will be hosting a comprehensive usher training session and happy hour. This 30-minute training session is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to provide excellent service during the weekend masses. We will cover key responsibilities, protocols, and tips for enhancing the mass experience. After the training, join us for a happy hour, where you can relax, mingle with fellow ushers, and enjoy refreshments. It's a great opportunity to build camaraderie and celebrate your commitment to OLG!

A Life of Legacy, featuring Will Steger

CEND Annual Fundraiser
Monday, September 23, 6:30 - 8:30 PM in Cassidy Hall

Join us for CEND’s Annual Fundraiser! We'll begin with a Mass to pray for the growth and support of the Young Catholic Adult Community within the Archdiocese. Afterward, renowned polar explorer, educator, and environmental ambassador Will Steger will share how his Catholic upbringing and education shaped his life and work. Following his talk, you’ll have the opportunity to meet and connect with Will during a reception.

CEND’s (the Center for Evangelization & Discipleship) events and network serve young Catholics across the Twin Cities at any stage of their faith journey. Our goal is to build a community that fosters and empowers young adults to deepen, connect, and live their faith in their everyday life and profession.

Refreshments, and appetizers will be served.

Schedule

6:00 PM - Doors Open
6:30 PM - Mass
7:30 PM - Welcome and Keynote Speaker

Ticket Information:

Religious/Clergy - FREE
Young Adults (under 34) - $20.00
Adults (35+) - $45.00
Family Rate (Parents with kids up to age 18) - $45.00

Explorer, Educator & Author - Will Steger

Will Steger is a formidable voice calling for the understanding and preservation of the Arctic and the Earth. Best known for his legendary polar explorations, Steger has traveled tens of thousands of miles by kayak, canoe, ski, and dogsled, leading teams on some of the most significant polar expeditions in history. Due to a changing climate and the subsequent loss of ice, none of Steger’s expeditions could be replicated today. Many of his expedition firsts will also go down in history as the last. Learn more about his experiences at the registration link.

Pancake Breakfast 2024

Sunday, September 22
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

It’s time for the annual Pancake Breakfast hosted by the OLG Second Graders and their families!

Come hungry for all you can eat pancakes and sausages. Pre-pay to avoid a line, but credit, cash and check (made out to OLG) will be accepted at the door. The cost is $10/plate. Students who attend dressed in the OLG school uniform will receive a NUD.

Lunch And Learn: Faithful Citizenship

Thursday, September 19, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Dining Room

Why does Pope Francis say that a good Catholic “meddles” in politics? Why does he call it one of the highest forms of charity? What does the Church mean when she calls us to be “faithful citizens”? And what about the separation of church and state? Jason Adkins’ presentation will offer a brief introduction about what politics is and is not, and why our participation in social and political life is a call of discipleship and, for some, a particular calling, or vocation. He will share why it matters to participate, how we do so effectively, and the toolbox of principles (Catholic Social Teaching) that we bring into public life to build a civilization of love.

Jason Adkins is the executive director of the Minnesota Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Minnesota, which serves to uphold life, dignity, and the common good.

Our Lunch and Learn is free, and RSVP's are encouraged to the Parish Office at 952-929-3317.

Young Professionals Summer Learning Series

Monday, September 16
7:00 - 8:30 PM, OLG Dining Room

True God From God: Knowing Jesus Christ from His Imitators: A Summer Learning Series Inspired by the text, The Religion of the Day, and the writings of Pope John Paul II. 

Learn, discuss, and pray with your peers as we talk through topics relevant to young professionals and our common experiences.

The series is free. RSVP here to stay updated with communications regarding the series and help us with numbers. 

Small Group Leader Training

September 2024: Mondays (9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th), 6:30 - 8:30 PM
January/February 2025: Wednesdays (22nd, 29th, 5th, 12th), 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Middle School Lower Commons

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, New Leaders Training will be available starting September, as well as in January/February. Contact Jessica (x9308) or Tyler (x9300) in the Parish Office for more information or to register for training

OLG Small Groups draw adults into transformative friendships with Jesus and one another. They gather in groups of 6-12 people, for 90 minutes, with the ongoing pace set by the group. We gather each session for relational connection, to grow in our faith together, and learn to pray with and for one another.

If you’re interested in joining a group instead of leading, take a look at our Small Group Finder to find an OLG Small Group with open spots. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, new groups will be launching in October after Group Leaders Training.