Social Justice & Outreach: Fall Schedule

Online Evening Prayer for Young Adults: Tuesdays, September 26, October 24, & November 28
Young adults age 18+ are invited to pray online together with the School Sisters of Notre Dame. There will be time for faith sharing with young adults and sisters from all across the U.S. and Canada. Learn more at ssnd.org/events.

Changing Hearts and Minds on Abortion: Saturday, September 30
Join us for this interactive workshop from 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM on Saturday, September 30 at St. Hubert's Catholic Community in Chanhassen. It will be an opportunity for participants to learn practical ways to make a difference in the lives of unborn children, and learn three skills to transform your abortion conversations from a debate to a dialogue. The goal is for attendees to walk away better equipped and confident to respond to common pro-choice arguments in a winsome, productive, and Christ-honoring way. Go to jfaweb.org/register for more information and registration.

Chesterton Academy Events: September 30 & October 3

Third Order Carmelites Information Sunday: Sunday, October 1
An invitation to baptized adult Catholics, in good standing, who want to grow spiritually by learning about the classic Carmelite way of life at 1:00 PM on Sunday, October 1 at Nativity of Our Lord in St. Paul. See archspm.org/third-order-carmelites for more information.

The Immaculate Conception and Papal Infallibility: Monday, October 2
What does it mean to say that, just as God preserved the Virgin Mary from the stain of original sin, so also He preserves the Church’s faith from the corruption of error? How are the two dogmas of the Immaculate Conception and papal infallibility, defined just years apart under Pope Pius IX, related to one another, and how do they differ? What is their ongoing significance for Christian believers? Join us from 7:00 - 8:30 PM on Monday, October 2 in O'Shaughnessy Auditorium at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul for a lecture by Fr. Evan Koop, Saint Paul Seminary formator and instructor of dogmatic theology, who will present insights from an untranslated essay of Matthias Scheeben, one of the greatest Catholic theologians of the 19th century. Learn more at saintpaulseminary.org.

Call Me--A Catholic Young Adult's Guide to Dating, Discernment, and I Do: Mondays, October 2, 9, and 16
Join us for "Call Me: A Catholic Young Adult's Guide to Dating, Discernment, and I Do" at 7:00 PM on October 2, 9, and 16 at Our Lady of Grace in Edina. Hosted by Ashley Cermak and Kory LaCroix, Call Me will feature Ryan O'Hara and Pat and Kenna Millea of the Martin Center. Discover practical tips and advice on navigating the dating scene while staying true to your Catholic values. We'll explore topics like building healthy relationships, discerning God's call for your life, and preparing for the sacrament of marriage. Go to olgparish.org for more information and registration. Fee is $30.

The Relics of Three Remarkable Saints Coming to the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis: October 4-15
Relics of St. Thérèse of Lisieux and her parents, Sts. Louis and Zélie Martin will be making four stops throughout the Archdiocese. Starting at St. Mary’s in Stillwater, the relics will move to the Cathedral of St. Paul on Friday, October 6 for the annual rosary procession and will follow with Cor Jesu at the Cathedral. They will then move to the Basilica of St. Mary, where there will be a Mass at noon on Saturday, October 6. On Thursday, October 12, they will move to St. Therese in Deepahven where there will be a talk. Then, on Friday, October 13, Father Rocky will be joining with Rosary Across America and Archbishop Hebda will be celebrating Mass. View the full schedule and the opportunities to venerate these relics at archspm.org/st-therese-relics.

The Chosen Bible Study - Season 2: Wednesdays, October 4 - December 13
Join us on Wednesdays from October 4 through December 13 at the St. Joseph Catholic Community in New Hope for "The Chosen" Bible Study for season 2. Watch an episode a week of the hit series, The Chosen. Facilitated each week by one of the cast members, we will dive into interactive small group discussions and share facts, fiction, bible references, historical references, and our impressions. Join us for one of two showings from 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM or 6:00 - 8:30 PM. A light meal is provided. Learn more and register at stjosephparish.com/thechosen.

Eucharistic Justice - A Catholic Politics: Wednesday, October 4
Eucharist and justice are not often mentioned together. But might the Church’s founding and climactic event turn out to be a fresh and potent justice? On Wednesday, October 4 at 5:30 PM at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis, it will be argued that the Eucharist embodies a justice that transcends polarized left and right ideologies and holds out the promise of healing the nation’s largest wounds. Register free of charge. Dr. Daniel Philpott, Professor of Political Science at The University of Notre Dame is presenting.

Of Ministry and Music: Thursday, October 5
This fundraising event, from 6:00 - 9:00 PM on Thursday, October 5 at St. Olaf's in Minneapolis, features an Oktoberfest theme including great music, fun people, and delicious food. There will also be German food and beverages along with The Minnesota Beer Choir to provide entertainment. You can listen or “sing-along” to a variety of festive music. Visit SaintOlaf.org/OfMinistryAndMusic for details and to purchase tickets.

Catholic Rosary Procession: Friday, October 6

Deaf Retreat: October 6-8
Join us from October 6-8 at our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Minneapolis for a Deaf Retreat. This weekend retreat will focus on Eucharistic Revival, the Catholic Deaf Community and how the Catholic Church is working to encourage their involvement. This event is for both the hearing and the Deaf communities. Fr. Paul Zirimenya, a Deaf priest from the Archdiocese of San Francisco will lead our retreat and the entire event will be presented in both ASL and voiced in English. Go to archspm.org/deaf-retreat for more information.

Cor Jesu: Friday, October 6

Awaken the Heart: Saturday, October 7
Encounter the healing love of Christ who breaks down barriers, meets desires, fulfills promises and restores hearts from 6:00 - 9:00 PM on Saturday, October 7 at the Church of St. Peter in North St. Paul. Featuring license psychologist and dynamic speaker- Daniel McClure on “Christ in you: From Shame to Glory" and praise and worship with transcendental folk artist, Aly Aleigha. There will also be adoration, confession, and healing prayer teams. Learn more at darknesslit.com.

Joyful & Alive Conversation: Sunday, October 8
How do you discover God’s invitation for your life? Are you curious about religious life? Single women ages 18-45 are welcome to bring their questions to a casual, online conversation with School Sisters of Notre Dame online from 3:00 - 4:15 PM on Sunday, October 8. Learn more at ssnd.org/events.

Inaugural Solemnity Mass of Our Lady of Champion: Monday, October 9
Join the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion (4047 Chapel Drive, Champion, WI, 54229) on the grounds where the Queen of Heaven appeared for the first-ever Solemnity Mass of Our Lady of Champion on Monday, October 9, 2023! Mass begins at 11:00 AM, celebrated by Bishop David Ricken of the Diocese of Green Bay and his fellow Bishops from around Wisconsin. It will be a historic day for Our Lady of Champion, the National Shrine, and everyone in attendance! Below is the full schedule for that weekend. Visit championshrine.org for more information.

Free Our Sons: Mondays, October 9-30
Attention Fathers with Sons at Home: Our sons need someone to guide them in living lives free of pornography. Freedom to Love wants to help you be that person for your son. Free Our Sons is an online course to share practical strategies and methods to guide your sons to live a life free of pornography and the sexual sin that comes with it. The course runs Mondays from October 9-30, 7:30 - 8:30 PM online. Learn more at freedomtolove.org.

Dunrovin Open House: Tuesday, October 10
Come and enjoy tastings of our scrumptious home-cooked meals, tours of our woodland riverfront property, and autumn walks on our trails from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM on Tuesday, October 10 at the Dunrovin Retreat Center in Marine on the St. Croix. Located on the Saint Croix River banks, Dunrovin is 30 miles from the St. Paul/Minneapolis center with accommodations for group retreats and three cozy rental cabins. Go to dunrovin.org/get-involved/open-house for more information.

Blue Mass: Wednesday, October 11
 

Spirit & Fire: Friday, October 13
Join us from 6:30 - 8:30 PM on Friday, October 13 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Roseville for a night of worship and prayer! Led by Father Marc Paveglio, this Spirit & Fire Night will give participants a chance to invite the Holy Spirit more deeply into their lives. Listen to testimonies, be prayed over by a prayer team, go to confession and adore the Lord in the Eucharist! Learn more at saintroseoflima.net/news/spirit-and-fire.

Spend the Day with The Women Doctors of the Church Retreat: Saturday, October 14
Join with women from around the Archdiocese from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM on Saturday, October 14 at the Church of St. Patrick in Edina for a Women's Day Retreat to discuss the spirituality of the Four Women Doctors of the Church. Learn about these saintly Women and how we can relate to them as women in today's world. October is Pro-Life month and we are collecting needed items for SouthWest Options. See the event page for more information.

A Free Concert of Elizabethan Sacred Music By Candlelight: Saturday, October 14

Enjoy a haunting concert entitled “In Trembling Shadow” at 7:30 PM on Saturday, October 14 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Minneapolis featuring soprano Sarah Jackson, lutenist Thomas Walker Jr., and gambist Mary Burke. This free concert features great music of Sixteenth Century England in the candlelit splendor of Holy Cross Catholic Church. Learn more at ourholycross.org/sacred-music.

St. Thomas Academy Showcase: Monday, October 16
All prospective Grade 8 families are invited to learn more about Saint Thomas Academy as an option for high school on Monday, October 16.  The Admissions Showcase will provide an overview of the academic, leadership, co-curricular, and all-male offerings at Saint Thomas Academy. Learn more and RSVP at cadets.com/showcase. 

An Evening with Dr. Michael Naughton: Tuesday, October 17
Join us from 5:30 - 8:45 PM on Tuesday, October 17 at Quarry Catholic Coworking in St. Paul for a presentation by Dr. Michael Naughton, director of the Catholic Studies program at the University of St. Thomas and known for his writing and teaching on the topics of labor, leisure, and meaningful work. This is an opportunity for the Saint Joseph Business Guild and the general public to come together, make some meaningful connections, be edified, and reoriented in making our work support our parishes, schools, and families. Go to sjbusinessguild.com/events/an-evening-with-dr-naughton for more information.

Our Lady of Peace Pumpkin Patch: October 20-30
Are you looking for a family-friendly way to spend an afternoon enjoying Autumn in Minneapolis without driving half an hour or more to get to a farm? Come buy your pumpkins for this autumn from our selection of over 2,000 pumpkins and enjoy food trucks on the weekends, lawn games, crafts, and more with your neighbors and the surrounding community from October 20-30 at the Our Lady of Peace Pumpkin Patch (Minneapolis)! We will have events for all ages from infants to adults so bring your friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, and that person you bumped into at the grocery store last week! Find more information and times at olpmn.org/pumpkin-patch.

Annual White Mass for Healthcare Workers: Saturday, October 21
Healthcare workers, along with their spouses and families, are invited to this special Mass in honor of our patron Saint Luke at 5:15 PM on Saturday, October 21 at the Cathedral of St. Paul. Reception immediately following in Hayden Hall (lower level of Cathedral). Go to archspm.org/white-mass-for-healthcare-workers/ for more information.

Cardinal Burke's Talk at Religious Liberty Conference: October 21-22
Join us on October 21 & 22 at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in LaCrosse, WI for a talk by Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke! The Queen of the Americas Guild, along with the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, is pleased to announce a 2-day conference at the Shrine on October 20 & 21, 2023.  The theme of this year’s conference is "Religious Liberty in Catholic Teaching and Its Denial in Neopagan Western Culture”. Highlights of the conference will include Mass and dinner with keynote speaker His Eminence Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke, Cardinal Patron of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta and founder of the Shrine. Others on the panel of presenters will include Bishop Juan Miguel Betancourt, Auxiliary for the Diocese of Hartford, CT, Monsignor Fernando Felices, Father Gerald Murray, and Grammy nominated Catholic singer / songwriter Marty Rotella. The conference will be an excellent opportunity to enhance your faith and learn more about the state of Religious Liberty in today's world and religious persecution today.  In addition to informational speakers, the schedule will include Mass each day, group rosary prayer, and time for personal reflection. A hotel and conference package will be available. Space will be limited and area hotel rooms will be in short supply. Make your reservations now! For further information, call the Queen of the Americas Guild at 630-584-1822 or register online at www.queenoftheamericasguild.org.

Sidewalk Counseling Training Seminar Tuesday, October 24
Join us from 7:00 - 9:00 PM on Tuesday, October 24 at Revive Church in Brooklyn Park for a Sidewalk Counseling Training Seminar. Pro-Life Action Ministries trains ordinary men and women in peaceful, legal methods of saving babies from abortion, by offering literature and words of truth and love to parents entering the five local abortion facilities. Sidewalk prayer supporters also welcome. For more information, go to plam.org.

Of Womb and Tomb - Ministering to those who lost a child before birth: Friday, October 27
The Catholic Cemeteries is offering this profession education afternoon from 1:00 - 4:00 PM on Friday, October 27 at Guardian Angels in Oakdale, including workshops and resources for professionals. Keynote speaker is Kate Williams, followed by workshops with Kate Williams and Michael Silhavey on Ritual and music for healing prayer services or with Lindsay Wimmer on Psychological insights for loss of a child before birth. For more information, go to catholic-cemeteries.org/of-womb-and-tomb.

Living out St. John Paul II’s Rule of Joy-Filled Marriages: October 27-28
A marriage retreat from October 27-28 at Holy Family Catholic Church in St. Louis Park to help strengthen couples to live more faithfully and deeply the mystery of marital love. Hear from speakers Theresa and Peter Martin, coauthors of the book “The Rule” and founders of the Wojtyla Community and Institute (WCI). Go to hfcmn.org/marriage-retreat-2023 for more information and to register.

Discernment Day with Bishop Williams: Saturday, October 28
Bishop Joseph Williams, along with Vocations Director Fr. David Blume, will lead a discernment retreat from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM on Saturday, October 28 at the St. Paul Seminary Damascus House (1976 Dayton Ave) for men who have a college degree and are discerning priesthood. The day will include talks on discernment, Mass, prayer, seminary campus tour, testimonies, meals, and social time. More information and registration is at www.10000vocations.org.

Archbishop’s Discernment Retreat: November 3 – 5
Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda, along with Vocations Director Fr. David Blume, will lead a discernment retreat from November 3-5 at Christ the King Retreat Center in Buffalo, MN for Catholic men, ages 17 – 24 who do not have a college degree. More information and registration is at www.10000vocations.org.

Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women Morning of Reflection: Saturday, November 4
Join other Catholic women from across our Archdiocese from 8:15 AM - 12:15 PM on Saturday, November 4th at Our Lady of the Catholic Church in Mound, MN for our Morning of Reflection. Speakers include Father Daniel Haugan: How to be a worker BEE in a busy BEE world and Bishop Michael Izen: Welcoming Jesus into our house and life as we prepare for Advent. Morning refreshments, vendors to shop from and Mass. Learn more and register at accwarchspm.org/morning-of-reflection.

Catholic Charismatic Renewal Fall Conference - Evangelization by Accompaniment: Saturday, November 4
Are you a believer, ready to go deeper? Join us from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM on Saturday, November 4 at Net Ministries in West St. Paul for the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Fall COnference! Dr. Carole Brown is the current Director of the Sioux Spiritual Center in the Diocese Rapid City, South Dakota. She has a heart for Jesus, spending her adult life in evangelistic outreach and ministry. She will accompany and leads us to more deeply explore the call to hears God's voice as we walk with Him and one another. Mass, praise & worship, talks, prayer ministry, healing service. For more information and registration go to ccro-msp.org/fall-conference-2023.

A Time of Reflection with Matt Birk Saturday, November 11
Come and get revived from 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 11 at Guardian Angels in Oakdale as the Respect Life Team of Guardian Angels, welcomes Matt Birk for his "Talk on Life & Being a Disciple of Christ". The day will begin with Mass, followed by a continental breakfast. Father John Burns of the Carmelites will provide a brief presentation followed by Matt Birk's talk and a time of discussion.

Chastity Project Purified Event with Jason Evert: Wednesday, November 15
Join us from 6:00 - 8:30 PM on Wednesday, November 15 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in New Prague for PURIFIED: A family-based event that invites parents as well as teens to learn about God’s plan for love. It combines Jason Evert’s presentation on chastity for the family, with a time of prayer, adoration, and the sacrament of reconciliation for everyone. We will also be distributing free resources to every attendee so that every member of the family can take items home to help them live out this lifestyle. Register at eventbrite.com.

Gold Mass for Scientists and Engineers: Wednesday, November 15
This Mass, at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, November 15 at St. Mark's in St. Paul, for scientists and engineers, sponsored by the Society of Catholic Scientists, will be followed by a reception and speaker. For more information, go to archspm.org/gold-mass.

Ongoing Opportunities

Come to Pacem in Terris for a Transformative Lenten Retreat
Allow God’s love to heal, nourish and transform your life. Find rest in body, mind and spirit in this hermitage sanctuary. No schedules or daily distractions. Pacem in Terris offers guests an environment of silence to pray and enter into an intimate union with God. Open year-round. Gift certificates available. Reservations: 763-444-6408 or www.paceminterris.org. Visit Pacem in Terris Hermitage Retreat Center at 26399 Highway 47 NW, Isanti, MN 55040.

Capitol Thursdays | Second and fourth Thursdays January-May, 10-11:30 a.m., Minnesota State Capitol, Saint Paul | Join the Minnesota Catholic Conference during the legislative session to learn about policies that uphold life, dignity, and the common good and how you can advocate for them. We’ll also take you to the Capitol for a short tour and to meet with your legislators. Find details and RSVP at MNCatholic.org/events.

First Friday Adoration at the Capitol | First Fridays January-May, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Minnesota State Capitol, Saint Paul | Join us for any amount of time from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Governor’s Dining Room located on the lower level of the Minnesota State Capitol (B420). Note that in April, Adoration will take place on April 14 due to Good Friday the week before. Find further details at MNCatholic.org/events.

Sidewalk Counseling and Prayer
We urgently need more volunteer sidewalk counselors and prayer supporters at all 5 Twin Cities abortion locations so no children are killed without any attempt to save them. Our greatest needs are: Whole Women's in Bloomington (where we've lost a third of our coverage since Bill Kelly's death), Planned Parenthood in Uptown Minneapolis (where nobody is out praying in support of our sidewalk counselors), and Planned Parenthood in St. Paul (where we are missing clients in late afternoons who need to hear about Abortion Pill Reversal). Half of substitute requests go unfilled, and a small handful of volunteers have been shouldering the burden of the rest. To get involved, please contact us at [email protected] or 651-797-6366, or contact Pro-Life Action Ministries at 651-771-1500 for details and training.

Philomena House Seeking Housemother & Interim Substitutes
Philomena House is looking for a female who is interested in becoming our housemother! A housemother would live at Philomena House in St. Paul and help care for and mentor the pregnant, homeless women. We are looking for someone who is single that could commit to serving for one year. We expect the housemother to be at the home from 8 pm to 8 am every day, but she would be free from 8 am to 8 pm to come and go as she desires. Benefits include free room/board, small monthly stipend of $350. Please note, we are paying $50/night for any women who are interested in serving as substitutes in the interim. Please contact Nancy at 651-373-1205 and visit philomenahouse.org for more information on our mission.

Now Hiring Totus Tuus Missionaries
The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis is in need of college-age men and women with missionary hearts who are committed to their Catholic faith and feel called to share it with the youth (K-12) around the Archdiocese. Are you being called to serve? Do you have a son, daughter, niece, or nephew who would like to live for the Lord as a missionary this summer?

Missionaries will serve by giving of themselves totally through Mary to Jesus, all while teaching youth the about the theme for this year: The Mystery of Salvation along with the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary. This is a seven-week summer position which involves traveling with a team and staying with host families. Apply through the careers page at the Archdiocesan website and contact Nancy Palacheck at 651-291-4489 with any questions.

Demontreville Jesuit Retreat House
Men are invited to come and recharge with other men from our parishes at a silent retreat at the Demontreville Jesuit Retreat House in Lake Elmo, MN. The cost is a free-will donation. Call Mr. Rick Hill at 612-597-0775 or Mr. Bob Meyer at 651-605-1808 for more information.

Dunrovin Employment Opportunities
Are you looking for purposeful, mission-oriented work? Dunrovin Retreat Center might be the place for you. Offer your skills to provide exceptional hospitality in a peaceful environment of Christ’s love. Available positions include staff cook, guest host (1 or 2 weekends/month), and operations assistant. Hours are flexible, and wages dependent on experience. For more information, please contact Emily at [email protected] or read more at https://www.dunrovin.org/get-involved/job-opportunities/.

Demontreville Seeking PT Office Assistant
The Office Assistant helps manage the day-to-day procedures needed for the operations of the weekly retreats at Demontreville. These procedures range from general office work to financial responsibilities. The ideal candidate must be able to handle a variety of tasks, be highly organized, pay close attention to detail, and have general office and computer skills. A high level of ethics is needed in dealing with finances and confidential information. This position reports to the Office Manager and to the Director. More information can be found on our website: demontrevilleretreat.com/employment/.

Chesterton Academy Seeking Office Manager
The Office Manager at Chesterton Academy of the St. Croix Valley works in collaboration with the Head of School to streamline daily operations of the school. As the first point of contact in the school, the Office Manager must be a flexible and organized individual. The mission of Chesterton Academy is to help parents raise up a new generation of joyful leaders and saints, educated in the classical tradition and the truths of the Catholic faith. For more information, please view the job posting or contact Mrs. Eileen Douglass.

Monday Morning Prayer at Our Lady Queen of Peace House 
Women of our parishes are invited to meet at Peace House on Mondays from 8:15-9:00 AM to share morning prayer from The Magnificat and to pray for our house guests and housemother,
parishioner Ms. Emilie-Rose Hagen. Please come for prayer, fellowship, and coffee or tea. 

Gifted and Belonging
Gifted and Belonging (GAB), a Catholic social group for young adults with and without disabilities, will be meeting the third Sunday of the month from 6:00-8:00 PM. We are being hosted by Matthew's Parish in St. Paul (look for the GAB signs!). Come join other youth adults for a brief time of prayer and then hang out and have fun! At GAB we believe all are gifted and all belong! For more information, view the GAB Flyer or contact Ms. Megan Dunsmore.