OLG School of Mission

"The pilgrim Church is missionary by her very nature, since it is from the mission of the Son and the mission of the Holy Spirit that she draws her origin, in accordance with the decree of God the Father." (Ad Gentes, 2)

The OLG School of Mission is a five-week study exploring mission, evangelization, and what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ. This series will inspire, form, and equip participants as missionary disciples, giving them practical tools and tips that can be applied to everyday.

You don’t have to have it all figured out to come to the OLG School of Mission, just a love for Jesus, and a desire to make Jesus Christ known and loved.

When: Wednesday nights, 7:30-9:00pm (April 20, April 27, May 4, May 18, May 25)

Where: Our Lady of Grace - Cassidy Hall

Who: The School of Mission is geared toward adults.

Registration: Click the link above to register!

Cost: Free.

Loaves and Fishes

When: Wednesday, April 13 3:45-6:30pm

OLG cooks, transports, and serves meals at Loaves and Fishes once a month, and we need YPs to help serve at Peace House, a drop-in center for the homeless in Minneapolis.

2 drivers + servers

• Meet at the front door of the main church at Our Lady of Grace at 3:45pm.

• Pick up meals from Nancy Piazza, the OLG cook, and load them into your car(s)

• Deliver meals at Peace House:1816 Portland Avenue South in Minneapolis's Phillips Neighborhood (There is on-street parking or a parking lot.) Peace House staff will help unload the car(s).

• Organize and hand out the boxed meals and supplemental food items until about 7pm

• 2 servers

  • Meet at Peace House:1816 Portland Avenue South in Minneapolis's Phillips Neighborhood at 4:45pm (There is on-street parking or a parking lot.)

  • Organize and hand out the boxed meals and supplemental food items until about 7pm

Sign Up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d48a9ab2caaf9c25-volunteer

St. Patrick's Day Dinner

Join us on St. Patrick’s Day for a dinner with other young professionals! This dinner will begin at 6pm and lead into the Live at the Harbor event at 7pm. Space is limited. Register today.

Attire: Come as you are, business casual is the norm

Capacity: SOLD OUT - But join us at 7pm for Life at the Harbor. Complimentary beverages and snacks will be available.

Date: 3/17/2022

Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm

Location: Cassidy Hall at Our Lady of Grace

Cost: $10 - includes corn beef, hash, and fixings. Bread pudding for dessert. Cocktails and Mocktails are complimentary.

Alpha Marriage Course

The Alpha Marriage Course is 7-part series of fellowship, learning, and discussion for married couples. Topics include: Strengthening Connection, The Art of Communication, Resolving Conflict, The Power of Forgiveness, The Impact of Family, Good Sex, and Love in Action. Groups are forming now.

When: Kickoff Event - Mardi Gras style:
March 1, 6:30 PM -8:30 PM, @ OLG (Cassidy Hall or Dining Room)
Heavy appetizers will be served with beer and wine

Small Group Options Pending (each will serve snacks):

• Sunday afternoons - 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM (3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10) - Dining Room

• Wednesday evenings (timed for Faith Formation parents but open to all) - 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM (3/9, 3/16, 3/30, 4/6, 4/20, 4/27) - School Library

• Wednesday nights - 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM (3/9, 3/16, 3/30, 4/6, 4/20, 4/27) - School Library

• Or put together your own group at home or at the parish.

Logistics:

1. Come together for a bit of community and snacks

2. Watch video together

3. Pair off privately with your spouse to discuss the substance of the session

4. Go home and reap the benefits of your healthy marriage!

Cost: $50 for entire course - ($40 for early bird signup- before January 31st). Financial assistance available upon request.

Childcare: (pending interest) available for Sunday and Wednesday evening sessions, at no additional cost.

The Chosen

Would you like to talk to Jesus like you do when having coffee with a friend? Imagine you could see Jesus through the eyes of the people who walked on earth with Him. Come join us to watch “The Chosen” and have conversations about the episodes with a small group. “The Chosen” is an extremely popular TV show that brings Jesus and his time on earth to life in an authentic, not gimmicky or cheesy, way. Your prayer time will be changed by this experience.

Questions? Contact Tyler McCollum tylermccollum@olgparish.org or Mary Hodgdon maryhodgdon@olgparish.org

SIGN UP HERE

Meeting Spot: School Library

Meeting Times (7:00pm - 8:30pm):

January 31st
February 7th

Drinking with the Saints

Join us for our January “Building Amazing Marriages” event—Drinking with the Saints—an event-based on the book by Michael Foley. Enjoy a variety of heavy appetizers and Saint-inspired cocktails, mocktails, and other beverages, all included with your ticket. Live folk music will be performed by Terzetto - the OLG Trio. Free childcare is available during the event. Don’t miss out on this fun opportunity to invest in your marriage and get inspired by the Saints!

When: January 22nd // 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
(check-in starts at 6:30, event begins at 7)
Where: Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
(5071 Eden Avenue, Edina, MN 55436)
What: A night of Saint-inspired fun for couples!
Cost: $30 per couple

Mark your calendars, we can’t wait to see you there!

Men's Mini Retreat

The OLG Men’s Club is hosting its annual Spirituality Mini Retreat for Men on Saturday, January 22 from 8:30-Noon (no admission charge).  This year’s speaker will be Fr. Nathan Hastings, who will be speaking on “Following the Defenseless Christ.”

8:30 – Mass
9:00 – Breakfast (donuts, coffee, juice)
9:15-12:00 – Mini Retreat (Cassidy Hall)
12:00 – Lunch (pizza & pop)

Fr. Nathan will address the questions:  How are we as men called to model our lives after Jesus who was "like a lamb led to slaughter, he submitted and did not open his mouth (Isa 53:7)."? How are we as Christians called to be vulnerable with God and with our brothers?

Reserve your spot by signing up at the table in the back of the commons after any Mass during the weekends of Jan 8 and 15, or by emailing Jim Clancy at jclancy@hennepinpartners.com or by calling the OLG parish office at 952-929-3317.