Conversations for Discipleship: From Encounter to Sharing Your Faith

March 23 – 24
7 – 9 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with music)
St. Odilia, Shoreview

Join us this Lent for a back-to-back workshop with nationally-renowned speaker André Regnier, "Conversations for Discipleship: From Encounter to Sharing Your Faith." Don't miss out on this opportunity to encounter the Lord more deeply, and learn how to effectively share your faith with others.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with music, and André will speak from 7 – 8:30 p.m. Light refreshments will follow both nights until 9 p.m. Cost: Free will offering at the door. 

LIVE at The Harbor!

Thursday March 19th - 7PM

Join Sarah Mealey, the President of Endeavor Consulting, Inc, and other Young Professionals for a night of craft cocktails and mocktails as we explore the relationship between faith, the work place, and heeding God’s invitation in the midst of it all. Live at the harbor is a monthly conversation series for young professionals. Imagine a collaboration between a late night show, the Catholic Church, and a cocktail lounge. That’s the vibe of Live at the Harbor.

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OLG Young Adults News and Events View this email in your browser 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. 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.... 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. 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... 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....  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  Totus Tuus Team Members – Is God calling YOU to serve? 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. 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. 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! Copyright © *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*, All rights reserved. *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|* *|LIST:DESCRIPTION|* Our mailing address is: *|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|* *|END:IF|* Want to change how you receive these emails? 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A Night for Newly Married Couples

10 Tips From Our First 10 Years of Marriage

Friday, March 13th at 6:30pm

Presentation | Hors d’oeuvres | Wine, Craft Cocktails & Mocktails

Childcare available with  a reservation to stephanielloyd@olgparish.org with child’s name and age.

Join other newly married couples for a night of hors d’oeuvres, craft beverages, and fellowship. Nell is the national Managing Editor of the women’s ministry, Blessed is She. Anthony is a partner at a law firm in downtown Minneapolis.

Our presenters are Nell and Anthony - they have been married for 10 years and blessed with four children. They are both attorneys. Anthony is a partner at a law firm in downtown Minneapolis and Nell is the Managing Editor for Blessed is She. They love encouraging and praying with other couples as they journey in their faith life together.

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Holy Hour at the Harbor

Dozens of candles lite up the church and surround the Blessed Sacrament as young professions gather for an hour of adoration, confessions, and song. A light social in the commons follows. Holy Hour at the Harbor takes place monthly on the first Thursday of the month.

Vocation Opportunities

VOCATIONS

See 10000vocations.org for more information and to register for upcoming events!

Holy Hour for Vocation

February 11, 2020
7–8 p.m.
Church of St. Michael, Farmington
All people of the Archdiocese are invited to participate in the Holy Hours for Vocations, a program sponsored by the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. The Holy Hours for Vocations take place at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at another parish in the Archdiocese. Come spend an hour with Jesus each month to pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood, consecrated life, diaconate and holy marriages. For more information, please contact the Office of Vocations at 651-962-6890 or visit 10000vocations.org. Parishes, please share the postcard.

Vianney Visit

February 14 - 16, St. John Vianney College Seminary, St. Paul
Vianney Visit provides high school sophomores through college age men (ages 16 – 24) the opportunity to take a closer look and experience college seminary. Attend Mass, prayer and spiritual conferences with SJV priests and hear testimonies from SJV seminarians. There is no charge for the event. All meals are provided. Please contact Father David Blume, Director of Vocations, at 651-962-6890 or stpaulvocations@10000vocations.org to let him know of your interest in the Vianney Visit. To register, please call 651-962-6825 or online at https://semssp.org/registration-sjv/. Please print and post the flyer.

Operation Andrew Dinner

Thursday, March 3, 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 at 10000vocations.org before March 2. Questions?  Email stpaulvocations@10000vocations.org or call the Office of Vocations at 651-962-6890. Please print and post the flyer.

Miriam Dinner

Tuesday, March 10, 6–8 p.m., Holy Cross, Minneapolis
Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda and Father David Blume, Director of Vocations, invite women, ages 16 – 35, who are discerning consecrated life to join us for a Miriam Dinner. Come for an evening of prayer and dinner with consecrated women sharing their vocations testimonies. It is typical for guests to be accompanied by their pastor, consecrated religious, or youth / campus minister. RSVP before March 6 at 10000vocations.org. Questions? Email stpaulvocations@10000vocations.org or call the Office of Vocations at 651-962-6890. Please print and post the flyer.Home for the Summer

Home for the Summer

June 13–August 8, 2020
“Home for the Summer” is a Catholic summer household experience for women who are interested in discerning their vocation while living in community for 8 weeks.  This summer program is for women who are college age up to 27. Applications are now being taken. For more information see 10000vocations.org  Parishes, please share the poster.

Quo Vadis Youth Vocation Camps – Registration is Open!

July 19 – 22: Quo Vadis Camp for Young Men at Kiwanis Camp
July 19 – 22 : Quo Vadis Camp for Young Women at Dunrovin Retreat Center
Each session begins on Sunday afternoon with Mass and concludes on Wednesday after lunch. The camp includes Mass, prayer, talks, field trips to visit religious communities, confession, rosary along with lots of fun and outdoor recreation, including kayaking, wall climbing, hikes and campfires! Quo Vadis is a camp experience for youth ages 14-17 to learn that nothing is more important than discovering God’s will for your life – and living it! Space is limited. For more information and to register, visit 10000vocations.org. Please print and post the flyer.

Archdiocesan Rite of Election

OFFICE OF WORSHIP

Archdiocesan Rite of Election

RCIA Coordinators, parish Catechumens, Candidates and families are invited to the
Archdiocesan Rite of Election, Sunday March 1 at 2 p.m. at the Cathedral of Saint Paul and 1:30 p.m. at the Basilica of Saint Mary. Read the full invitation here.

2020 Basilica Reservation
2020 Cathedral Reservation

Archdiocese Young Adult Bags and Chili

The Archdiocese Young Adult groups are all getting together again for a winter edition and you're invited! Compete in a co-ed bean bag toss tournament outside in the courtyard (teams randomly drawn) or warm up inside the basement hall and taste all the bowls of hot chili while voting for your favorite one. By the end of the event, we'll crown the best Bags team and Chili (small prizes awarded)!

You'll of course also have the opportunity to get to know the many great Catholic Young Adult groups around the Twin Cities, including Catholic Beer Club, Cathedral Young Adults, Catholic Softball Group, Basillica Young Adults, West Metro Young Adults and more.

$5 suggested donation to participate in either one. $10 for both! All donations go to new equipment for the Catholic Softball Group and saving the unborn at Pro-Life Across America. Both are non-profit 501(c)(3).

Find full details and enter your chili at catholicsoftball.com/bagsandchili or by emailing catholicsoftballgroup@gmail.com

Special thank you to Fr. Evans of Our Lady of Lourdes for providing our location!

FYI: Our Lady of Lourdes will have Confessions at 4 PM and Mass at 5 PM.