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!

Young Professionals Friendsgiving

Sunday, November 17
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Emmaus Cafeteria

The second annual Young Professionals' Friendsgiving will be held at OLG again this year. Get ready for a Thanksgiving feast featuring... prime rib! We'll also have chicken (no turkey this year), dinner rolls, salad, mashed potatoes with gravy, pie, and more. The cost to attend is $20. With 60 total spots available, be sure to secure yours today.

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.

Radiating Joy: The Michelle Duppong Story In Theaters — One Night Only!

Tuesday, November 12

Join audiences nationwide for a one-night-only theatrical release of Radiating Joy, a heartwarming documentary film about the life of Michelle Duppong. A former FOCUS missionary, Michelle’s story of unwavering faith and joy in the face of a courageous battle with cancer is a powerful reminder of the peace that comes from trusting in God's plan. Her journey invites us all to reflect on the power of faith that comes from living for Christ. Gather your friends, family, and parish community for an uplifting evening at the movies. Don’t miss this opportunity to see a truly remarkable story of faith and love on the big screen.

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Into the Depths Speaker Series

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024

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

Watch 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. If you have questions, please contact Jessica.

 
 

Advent Day of Mercy

Tuesday, December 10
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Main Church & Commons

Several priests will be available throughout the day to hear your Confession.

A light soup supper will be served from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM, available to all as long as supplies last.

Father John’s Pro-Tips for a Good Confession:

  1. Use an “Examination of Conscience” before going—we have copies of these outside both crying rooms at OLG. Feel free to take one! It walks you through how to go to Confession, helps you remember what your sins are, and even has the Act of Contrition on it in case you don’t have it memorized.

  2. It’s ok to write your sins down. This can help us to remember all the sins we want to confess, especially if it has been a while since we’ve gone to Confession.

  3. Be bold, be brief, and be gone! When we go to Confession all we need to do is name our sins (and if it’s a grave sin, the approximate number of times it happened). We don’t need to give any background. Here is a good example of this: “I have gossiped at work, I have been unkind to my parents, and I have had too much to drink on one occasion.” That's it! That's all we have to do. Confessing in this way ensures that our sins are forgiven and that there’s enough time for everyone else in line to receive God’s mercy as well.

  4. Confession is not spiritual direction. While it’s ok to ask the priest questions in Confession if we have them, and the priest may offer some advice on occasion, the confessional is primarily for receiving absolution and grace to live virtuously. If someone wants some counsel about something, they can always contact the priest and set up a meeting.

  5. The priest is the garbage man—he’s just there to take out the trash. He’s not interested in or scandalized by what’s in the trash. He’s heard it all before! He’s just happy that another soul is freed from its sin.

  6. Don’t be afraid. Confession is where we receive God’s love and mercy. I promise you’ll be glad you went.

Veterans Day Program and Donation Collection

Veterans Day Program
Monday, November 11 | 1:30 - 2:45 PM

Our 4th - 8th Grade OLG School students will host a Veterans Day Program that includes a speech, a few songs played by our student band and a chance for students to visit with veterans.
RSVP here by Wednesday, November 6.

November Donation Collection

Throughout the month of November, OLG is partnering with several military veteran organizations to provide items to local veterans. Items needed: New men’s undershirts, underwear and socks, reusable bags (i.e. duffle, backpack) and bags of coffee. Please place donated items into the giving bins outside Cassidy Hall.

Thank you to all veterans for your service!

Jubilate Kids Choir

Christmas Eve Mass | Tuesday, December 24, 4:00 PM

Sunday Rehearsals until December 22, 10:35 AM, Mercy Music Loft

Be a Jubilate Kid and join the Kids Choir! 3rd and 4th graders of our parish and school are invited to join the Jubilate Kids Choir for the Christmas Eve Masse at 4:00 PM! Six rehearsals will be held on Sunday mornings, plus a walk-through rehearsal on December 18 followed by a Pizza Party! Virtus-trained parent helpers are also needed.

Contact Mary Jo Cole at maryjocole@comcast.net or call her at 952-334-0165 with questions or for more information about the Jubilate Choir.

PLEASE NOTE: We will not be singing at the 2:00 PM Mass.