Pro-Life Praise and Worship

Thursday, October 10, 6:30 - 8:00 PM, OLG Church

Join us for a time of song and prayer in honor of Respect Life Month, which will be an evening of beautiful music and moving stories of the goodness of life. Praise and Worship will be in the Church, and a social with food and beverages will immediately follow. For more information, contact Susan at sacredlifegifts@gmail.com or Jen Beutz in the Parish Office (x9040).

Women of Grace October Gathering

Tuesday, October 8, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Dining Room

Healing in the Eucharist:
An Invitation to Encounter Jesus  

Ladies, grab the favorite women in your life and come hear from Nell O’Leary!

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

Please RSVP by Friday, October 4.

About Nell O’Leary:

Nell O’Leary loves reminding people of their gifts and marvelousness. Her current work includes strategic consulting for the Word on Fire Institute, contributing video content for Ascension Presents, promoting Friends of the Bridegroom, and writing content for the National Eucharistic Revival Newsletter. She is an attorney-turned-writer, speaker, editor, and community maker. She has contributed to over a dozen books, edited 40 books and over 3,000 devotional essays, and led thousands of women in finding and building community over the past two decades. She and her husband live with their five children in Saint Paul, Minnesota with lots of chai tea to keep her fueled. Find out more about Nell O’Leary here.

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

Golden Opportunities: Wisconsin Pilgrimage

Wednesday, October 2, 9:00 AM - Friday, October 4, 5:00 PM
Our Lady of Champion and Holy Hill

Join Father Kevin for an overnight fall pilgrimage to Wisconsin! We will depart on a coach bus and enjoy a meal on the bus as we drive directly to Our Lady of Champion, the first and only approved Marian apparition site in the United States.  We will have a private Mass on site and a self-guided tour of the grounds.

We will drive into Green Bay where we have an optional tour of Lambeau Field and will then spend the night at Lodge Kohler. Our journey continues the next day to Holy Hill, Basilica and National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians. We will celebrate Mass, enjoy lunch on site and tour the grounds. Our evening stay will be at the DoubleTree in Milwaukee. In the morning, we will enjoy the full buffet breakfast at the DoubleTree and tour the Basilica of St. Josaphat before returning home.

$450 double occupancy; $600 single occupancy. Two meals are included each day. Register by Sunday, September 22. To register, click the register button or call our Parish Secretary at 952-929-3317.

Click here for more details on Golden Opportunities.

Teaching Mass: Walk through the Mass Step-By-Step with Father Kevin

Tuesday, October 1, 6:15 - 7:45 PM in the Church and Commons

The Walk through the Mass Step-By-Step with Fr. Kevin and Fr. Nick is a great place to learn more about the why behind what we do!

Come and discover the deeper meaning of the items we use and the gestures we do! 

Have you ever wondered why we cross our forehead, lips, and chest at the Gospel?  Have you ever wondered what Father says to himself sometimes during the Mass?   Have you ever wondered when exactly does Jesus become present on the altar?

Join us for A Walk through the Mass Step-by-Step with Father Kevin and Father Nick. You’ll receive a worship aide with additional fun facts, scripture references, and deeper insights into the prayers. The Teaching Mass will be a great way to kick off 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. What we come to know, we are more likely to love, and what we love, we desire to share.

If you have questions, please contact Jessica.

 
 

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).

Usher Happy Hour

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.