Holy Hour at the Harbor

Attending "Holy Hour at the Harbor" was a breath of fresh air! Dozens of candles lit up the Church and surrounded the monstrance as we gathered together. For an hour we lifted up our voices in song and our hearts in prayer. I felt at home with this group of young professionals praising and worshipping Our Lord. Fr. Kevin graciously made himself available for confessions, staying until the last person was finished. After our time of prayer, song, and meditation, we were invited to the Commons for a social. Beer, Wine, Seltzers, and snacks were available while we were able to connect with friends and other young professionals. I hope to see you at the next "Holy Hour at the Harbor" on February 6, 2020 7:00-8:30pm!

~ Elizabeth Felsheim, OLG Young Professional/Parishioner

Don’t miss our next event!

Save the Date: Archbishop’s Men’s Discernment Retreat

Save the Date: Archbishop’s Men’s Discernment Retreat

Saturday, December 28 – Monday, December 30, 2019
Christ the King Retreat Center, Buffalo
Registration Fee: $75 to offset the cost of room and board. No one will be turned away because of financial reasons.
For Seniors in High School up to age 50

Men interested in priesthood are invited to this retreat, which takes place from Saturday afternoon to Monday afternoon at the beautiful Christ the King Retreat Center in Buffalo. Communal and private prayer, Adoration, Mass and presentations by Archbishop Hebda are designed to help participants discern their future vocation. See 10000vocations.org for more information and to register!

Called and Gifted Workshops

Explore the ancient teaching of the Church on how the gifts (or charisms) of the Holy Spirit work in our life and in the life of your parish. During this one-day workshop, you will learn the signs and characteristics of the most common charisms of the Holy Spirit. Cost: $80 per person. Includes: materials, refreshments, and follow-up personal discernment guidance.

Upcoming Dates/Locations:
Saturday, October 12
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
St. John the Baptist, Excelsior
Register Online

Saturday, November 9
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Risen Savior, Burnsville

Register Online

Find further dates/locations, flyers and details on theCalled and Gifted™ web page.

Don't miss this!

A new musical from the creator of Moonshine Abbey

At Catholic Beer Night, the CYAs hear a rumor that St. Stephen’s is closing! Can they rally together to find a way amidst the chaos of their own dating novenas, come-and-sees, and lust for Latin to beat the odds and do what no one ever expected a band of millennials to do… save the parish? Fr. Kyle Kowalczyk’s new musical distills the essence of Catholic Young Adult subculture in an uncomfortably accurate, unexpectedly poignant, and reverently hilarious brew. Check out more here!

Ghana Mission Trip

Thinking about an alternate spring break?

Join Our Lady of Grace and Fr. Neil Bakker’s new parish, St. John the Baptist in Jordan on an experience of a lifetime! From DATE TO DATE we are going to visit our Sister Parish St. Joseph in Mamponteng, Ghana. This is about a day’s drive from from the airport in Accra, Ghana’s capital city. If you have ever wanted to experience the beauty of our Catholic faith through the culture, hospitality and love of our sister parish – this is your chance! During trip we will work on service projects as well as get to visit Our Lady of Grace Senior High School and St. Joseph’s outlying parishes. In the evenings we will gather for regular times of prayer and reflection. Of course, no Catholic Mission Trip would be complete without Mass! We will celebrate Mass at St. Joseph’s Parish and with the small outlying churches of our sister parish.

For more information, please come to the informational meeting in the Dining Room on October 27th at 5 pm or contact MelissaMiller@olgparish.org.

2019 Celebrate Life Gala

The Celebrate Life Gala is an evening that recognizes and raises support for Abria Pregnancy Resources' life-affirming work in St. Paul and Minneapolis. With two state-of-the-art medical clinics in the heart of the Twin Cities, Abria offers a safe, non-judgmental and supportive environment for women and couples facing an unexpected pregnancy. See more here



Operation Andrew Dinner

Monday, October 21
6 – 8 p.m.
Archdiocesan Catholic Center, St. Paul
Archbishop Bernard Hebda and Father David Blume, Director of Vocations, invite men discerning the priesthood, ages 16 – 50, to dinner and conversation with vocations testimonials on priesthood and religious life. It is typical for a pastor, religious or youth minister to accompany each discerning guest. 

Register online before October 17. Email stpaulvocations@10000vocations.org or call the Office of Vocations at 651-962-6890. Please share the flyer. For discerners under age 18, please provide the parental consent and indemnity form.

Archdiocesan Synod – Upcoming Prayer and Listening Events

What’s working and what’s not in the Archdiocese? Archbishop Bernard Hebda wants to hear from you! Please prayerfully consider attending an upcoming Prayer and Listening Event, as part of the Pre-Synod Process and make your voice heard. Your input will help guide the Archdiocese over the next 5-10 years.

First three events:

• Tuesday, September 24, 6 – 9 p.m. at St. Victoria (St. Victoria)

• Saturday, September 28, 9 a.m. – noon at St. Michael (St. Michael)

• Friday, October 11, 6 – 9 p.m. at Guardian Angels (Oakdale)

Learn more about the Synod and see a full listing of Prayer and Listening Events at archspm.org/synod.