A Biblical Walk Through the Mass

Sundays Mornings, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
School Cafeteria
October 20, 27, November 3, 10

or

Mondays Evenings, 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM
Classroom MS 603
October 21, 28, November 4, 11

The Mass transcends time and space, and everything we say and do in the Liturgy is steeped in biblical language. Using Dr. Edward Sri's book of the same name, together through media and discussion we will explore these extraordinary biblical roots, reveal what it all means, and why it all matters. A good follow-up to the recent teaching Mass that will deepen your love and devotion to the central act of our faith.

If you would like to order the book, please click here.

Young Marrieds Social and Information Night

Sunday, October 20, 2024 6:30 - 8:00 PM, OLG Dining Room

On Sunday, October 20 in the OLG Dining Room we are hosting a Social and Information Night for the Young Married Ministry that is starting at Our Lady of Grace for those married five years or less. The night will include craft beer, wine, appetizers, and an opportunity to learn about what is ahead for young marrieds at Our Lady of Grace.

Thank you to all who attended our kickoff last month! We hope to see you there!

Learn more about the Young Marrieds Program and see further upcoming event postings here.

Live at OLG with Mary Lynn and Warren Staley

Live at OLG: Third Thursday of Every Month

Cocktails. Mocktails. Conversations that Matter.

Upcoming Date: Thursday, October 17
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Our Lady of Grace, Edina

Kicking it off with what should be the finale. Live at OLG fires back up with two of our very own: Mary Lynn and Warren Staley. Warren is the former CEO of Cargill. We will hear about his experience as CEO, husband, and father, as well as, how he kept faith a priority and Mary Lynn's experience during that time.

If you think being the CEO of Cargill isn’t enough, the couple has been heavily involved in kickstarting our sister school in Ghana – Our Lady of Grace High School. “The school is named after Our Lady of Grace Parish in Minnesota which had a relationship as a sister parish with St. Joseph's parish in Mamponteng, Ghana, in West Africa. The relationship between Our Lady of Grace and St. Joseph’s Parish in Ghana began when Fr. John Opuko was a weekend associate at Most Holy Trinity Parish. When the sister parish relationship started over ten years ago, no one would have dreamt that it would have led to the building of a school for 1,000 students in Ghana.”

Warren Staley was newly installed as Ashanti “Chief of Development” during his January trip to OLG senior high school Ghana AFRICA. Warren’s Ghanian name is Nana Adu Boahen II.

Live at OLG is a monthly conversation series for young professionals (ages 21 - 35). Imagine a collaboration between a late night show, a cocktail lounge, and the Catholic Church. That’s the vibe at “Live at OLG.”
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Lunch And Learn: Preparing for Heaven

Wednesday, October 16, 11:15 AM - 1:00 PM
OLG Church Commons

As Catholics, we have a sacred responsibility to prepare for our journey home to God. To guide us in this process, Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Endowment Advisory Committee is partnering with the Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota (CCF) to present a 'Preparing for Heaven' seminar.

The free event will feature speakers and presentations discussing, sacramental preparation, estate planning, legacy charitable giving, and more. Please RSVP by October 14 to the Parish office at 952-929-3317. Questions about this seminar? Please contact Jon Cassady, Director of Advancement, at 952-999-9054.

Agenda

Welcome Prayer and Luncheon

Workshop Overview

Video from Archbishop Bernard Hebda on Our Call as Catholics

Restored to Life Eternal with the Sacraments

The Gift of Pre-Planning: Funeral Mass Liturgy, Cemetery, and Burial

Creating a Catholic Estate Plan

Creating Your Legacy Through Charitable Giving

Our Lady of Grace Endowment Funds: Purpose and Impact

• Our Lady of Grace Endowment Fund

• Our Lady of Grace Catholic School Endowment Fund

• Father Robert T. Cassidy Scholarship Endowment Fund

Endowment Heritage Society

Panel Q&A

Women's Day Retreat

Saturday, October 12
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
St. Patrick’s Church, Edina

God has called YOU to love and serve Him through your current vocation. Join women from around the Archdioceses for a Women's Day Retreat as we learn from five Catholic Speakers how women can live out their current vocation infused with the Fruits if the Holy Spirit.

The Day Retreat will include Breakfast and Lunch, Catholic Speakers, Mass and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament led by our very own Fathe Nick Vance, Door Prizes, and Shopping! The cost is $50 per person.

BAM-Dinner & Speaker Date Night

Saturday, October 12, 6:15 - 8:15 PM

Enjoy dinner with your spouse followed by an engaging talk from Teresa Petruccelli, licensed Catholic counselor, on how to stay unified as spouses through all the different changes life throws your way (things like welcoming a new child, retiring, starting a new job, moving, becoming empty nesters, or kids entering their next phase of life). The talk will be interactive, so couples will have the chance to discuss together and for Q&A with Teresa.

Dinner, drinks, and childcare included, $30/couple.

Questions? Please contact Amanda Pilon.

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.