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Our Mission: To make Jesus Christ known and loved.
We do this through helping young adults engage in a meaningful way with the Our Lady of Grace Parish community to invite them deeper into the Worship Services, Liturgical Ministries, Pastoral Care, or Service to and for our Community.
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Prayer of Pope Francis asking Mary to protect Italy and the world during of the coronavirus pandemic, March 11, 2020
Let us work together, stay calm and support each other during this time. Please pray for those who have been impacted by this virus. Our Lady of Grace Sunday Masses, will continue to be celebrated as regularly scheduled. For updates on events at OLG see more here....
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Join us for Mass Live Streamed
Sunday, March 22nd at 9:30 AM and 6:00 PM
Our Lady of Grace invites the faithful who are unable to participate in person for the celebration of Holy Mass to join with us in spiritual communion.
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Online Devotionals
Take time to enter more deeply into relationship with the Lord this Lent. There are many Catholic ministries that offer a daily devotional to help you grow deeper in faith during Lent. Below is a collection of a few of these devotionals that are free! See more here...
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Friday, April 24, 7:00 PM - Sunday, April 26, 1:00 PM
Koinonia Retreat Center, South Haven
Space is limited. Cost $145 by Tuesday, March 31, $165 after Tuesday, March 31.
The pace of life can be relentless. Go. Go. Go. Deadlines. Events. New Projects. Celebrations. Social Life. Failure. Work. Trials. Disappointments. The Future.
Knowing this, Jesus invited us to retreat, to come away to a quiet place and once again abide in His grace, the free and undeserved gift that God continually offers us.
The Grace Retreat is an opportunity to take a break, relax, think, talk and pray about who we are, why we are here and what our faith has to do with it all. The Grace Retreat is for all young professionals (ages 21-35). See more here....
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Holy Land Pilgrimage 2020
Monday, November 16 - Friday, November 27, 2020
Join Father Kevin Finnegan on an exciting pilgrimage to walk, pray and ponder the Life of Jesus. Mater Dei Tours will be managing the pilgrimage. Approximate cost is $4,100, including airfare.
See here for more information
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Bring the good news to the next generation; share the faith, build friendship, answer the call and become a 2020 TOTUS TUUS Summer Missionary in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis!
The Archdiocese is in need of college age men and women (age 18-26) committed to their Catholic faith who feel called to share it with youth (grades 1-12) in local parishes. This position is a temporary 2 month commitment; May 29 – July 28 (which includes one week of training and a one week break for the 4th of July holiday). Missionaries will receive $2,520 for their service.
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FROM THE MODERATOR
Time Sensitive Request for Advocacy Support to Fund Emergency Shelter Services
Lent has arrived and is the most significant season for our congregations. I also recognize that parishioners look to us for guidance in living out their faith and gospel values during Lent. This is why I am reaching out today with a request that is time sensitive. Please read on for information about three specific actions you and your parish can take to make a difference for many of our most vulnerable citizens in Minnesota.
Read the full letter from Fr. Charles Lachowitzer here, and see the fact sheet and sample bulletin announcement.
A Real Lent
Liturgically, Lent is a season. Spiritually, some call it a way of life. Whether an inner journey or an in-house parish pilgrimage, however we move through Lent — through prayer, fasting, almsgiving, works of mercy and penance — all are a means to bring us to the foot of the cross of Jesus Christ. This is a real Lent.
At the foot of the cross is every sin, everything that is wrong and all that is evil. At the foot of the cross, the original sin of Adam and Eve is played out in all the atrocities of every chapter in every history. The end of a real Lent is when we come to the foot of the cross and see how the tears of the world are mixed with the earth. It is a muddy place. It is a place where it is easy to get stuck.
Read the full column in English and Spanish in The Catholic Spirit.
WORSHIP
Guidance Regarding the Coronavirus
Many of our faithful are understandably concerned about the Coronavirus (COVID-19). There are currently no known cases in Minnesota, and we continue to monitor reports from the Centers for Disease Control. Even so, Influenza is locally prevalent, and since the Coronavirus is spread in much the same way Influenza is, it is prudent to follow the USCCB’s previous guidance on Influenza. At this time, the Archdiocese is not requiring parishes to modify their liturgical practices; if that changes, we will notify you.
Meanwhile, if pastors judge it good for the well-being of their parishioners—psychologically if not also medically—they certainly can issue parish-wide guidelines for their community. Here are some precautions they may consider:
- Remind parishioners to stay home if they feel sick or have flu-like symptoms.
- Suspend the Sign of Peace or offer it without touching.
- Suspend Communion from the Chalice.
- Discourage hand-holding during the Our Father.
- Empty holy water fonts.
Any changes should be communicated with parish leadership, staff and parishioners. Additionally, you may wish to share the following resource with your parishioners.
Priest Sign-Up for 24 Hours for the Lord
Friday, March 20, Noon – Saturday, March 21, Noon
Cathedral of Saint Paul, St. Paul
Reconciliation will be offered around-the-clock for the faithful in several languages. There will also be perpetual adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
Priest Sign-Up: Priests may sign up for time slots to hear confessions at the this link.
Find a flyer and poster on the event page.
Chrism Mass and Holy Oils
The Chrism Mass this year will be held Thursday, April 9, 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of Saint Paul. Parishes will be able to pick up their Holy Oils after Mass. Each parish receives a set of 1 oz. bottles. If you need more, please email Laurinda Irwin at irwinl@archspm.org with your request. The larger bottles are 4 oz. and 16 oz.
The Holy Oils will also be available at the Catholic Center on Monday, April 13, 9 a.m.
SAINT JOHN VIANNEY COLLEGE SEMINARY
Spring Mass and May Crowning
Sunday, May 3
9 a.m. Mass, 10:30 a.m. Brunch and Program
University of St. Thomas (Chapel of Saint Thomas Aquinas), St. Paul
Please join Archbishop Bernard Hebda, Bishop Andrew Cozzens, Rector Father Michael Becker, seminarians and staff of Saint John Vianney College Seminary as we honor the Blessed Virgin Mary.
A brunch and program to benefit SJV will follow the Mass in the Anderson Student Center (Woulfe Dining Room).
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Learn more and register on the event page.
ARCHBISHOP FLYNN CATECHETICAL INSTITUTE
CI: School of Discipleship is Open to All – Early Bird Special Ends March 15
Tuesdays, April 14 – May 26
7 – 8:30 p.m.
St. Pius X, White Bear Lake
The CI: School of Discipleship, a seven-week course taught by Jeff Cavins with special guest teacher Dr. Mary Healy, invites you to join over 1,000 activated disciples and experience what it means to follow the Lord 24/7. The cost for the course, materials (The Activated Disciple book, The Activated Disciple 40-Day Challenge Journal, Kerygma chart, and more), and follow-up social gathering is $125/person by March 1 and $150/person after. Register online.
For more information on either course call 651-962-5028 or visit semssp.org/ci.
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CENTER FOR MISSION
Global Solidarity Sunday: March 21 – 22
As a reminder, Global Solidarity Sunday is celebrated March 21 – 22. As we reach out in solidarity to our brothers and sisters around the world, we let our light shine for those who still hunger and thirst for God’s mercy, love and healing. On this weekend, a special collection is taken for four global priorities of the U.S. Catholic Bishops: Africa, Latin America, Central and Eastern Europe, as well as humanitarian activities of Catholic Relief Services. All parishes should have received a packet by February 28 of material for your use. If not, contact Eric Simon, 651-2914446 or go to the Downloads page at centerformission.org for documents. Have a blessed Global Solidarity weekend!
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