Around the Archdiocese

Theology Day - The Eucharist, Divinization, and the Regeneration of the World: Thursday, October 10                                                                                                                                                                                                 Over the past two years the U.S Catholic Church has celebrated a Eucharistic Revival culminating in the July 2024 National Eucharistic Congress. The Congress used the language of “renewal” to describe the power of the Eucharist for the Church. Join presenter Shawn Colberg, Ph.D., from 6:30 - 9:00 PM on Thursday, October 10 at St. Joseph in New Hope, for a day of reflection on Saint Thomas’s understanding of the Eucharist as a polyvalent sign, sacrament, and sacrifice which, when received through the liturgical lens of Virgil Michel, orients us to the ecclesial renewal envisioned by the Eucharistic Congress. Learn more and register at stjosephparish.com/st-johns-university-theology-days.

Men's Freedom and Life Retreat: October 11-12                                                                                                  Presenter Deacon Ralph Poyo from New Evangelization Ministries will guide men through an intense faith journey of growing in discipleship with our Lord from October 11 - 12 at All Saints in Lakeville! This 2-day retreat will include dynamic presentations, confession, meals, and group/individual prayer time. Friday: 6-10 p.m., Saturday: 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Learn more and register at allsaintschurch.com/men.

A Path to Holiness - Recognizing God's Call Women's Day Retreat: Saturday, October 12

Service of Remembrance - For Those Who Lost a Child Before Birth: Saturday, October 12
Respect Life Committee of St. Odilia Presents “Resisting the Throwaway Culture: Whose Life Matters?" by Charles C. Camosy, Phd: Saturday, October 12

Night of Light Celebration – Aim Higher Foundation: Saturday, October 12                                              The Aim Higher Foundation will hold its 12th annual Night of Light Celebration from 5:30 - 9:00 PM on Saturday, October 12 at The Depot in Minneapolis. Proceeds will support the foundation's need-based tuition assistance scholarships, which aim to provide students access to 80 different Twin Cities Catholic schools serving K-8. Since 2012, we have awarded over 16,000 scholarships worth more than $15 million. Individual tickets and sponsorship packages are available by emailing [email protected] or calling 612-819-6711. Find more information and tickets on nightoflight.info.

Bosco Fest: Saturday, October 12

Our Lady of Peace Pumpkin Patch: October 17-31                                                                                              Discover autumn fun right in Minneapolis! Our Lady of Peace Pumpkin Patch (October 17-31 at Our Lady of Peace in Minneapolis) offers 2000+ pumpkins, food trucks, lawn games, and crafts for all ages. No long drives to farms—enjoy fall festivities with your community close to home. Bring everyone from family to new acquaintances for a delightful autumn experience. Join us for weekend events and create lasting memories! Find more information at olpmn.org/pumpkin-patch.

Marian Conference at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe ft. Cardinal Raymond Burke: October 18 & 19
The Queen of the Americas Guild, along with the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is pleased to announce a 2-day conference at the Shrine October 18 & 19, 2024.  The theme of this year’s conference is "Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mother of the Church”. Highlights of the conference will include Mass and dinner with keynote speaker His Eminence Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke, founder of the Shrine. Others on the panel of presenters will include Bishop Juan Miguel Betancourt, Auxiliary for the Diocese of Hartford, CT, Dr. Michael Pakaluk, and Grammy nominated Catholic singer / songwriter Marty Rotella. The conference will be an excellent opportunity to enhance your faith and learn more about Our Lady's role as Mother of the Church.  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.

Fall Speaker Series - Love of Neighbor and the Fear of Beggars: October 18 & 19                                  The Center for Catholic Social Thought is pleased to welcome Professor Kelly Johnson of the University of Dayton for two talks (6:30 PM on Friday, October 18 at Assumption in St. Paul & 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 19 at Assumption in St. Paul) to help us think Christianly about encountering the poor. Dr. Johnson (Ph.D., Duke University) is the author of The Fear of Beggars: Stewardship and Poverty in Christian Ethics. All are warmly invited, please register at catholicsocialthought.org/2024-fall-speaker-series.

Duo Mirić - A Classical Guitar Sister Act in Concert: Saturday, October 19                                   Bosnian-born sisters Tanja Mirić and Darka Kooienga have more in common than mere genetics. They are both highly accomplished classical guitarists, and they frequently perform together as Duo Mirić. The dazzling skill of this ensemble spans from the Baroque, to Bosnian folk music, and everything in between! Join us for their performance at 7:00 PM on Saturday, October 19 at Holy Cross in Minneapolis. The concert is free and open to the public, and a donation of $20 is encouraged.

Fire on the Hill: Saturday, October 19                                                                                                                                        On the third Saturday of each month, the 5:15 PM Saturday evening Mass at the Cathedral will be followed by a time of praise and worship. Prayer ministry will also be included for healing and prophetic encouragement.

Dorothy Day and the Christian Revolution - Four Talks with Colin Miller: Tuesdays, October 22-November 12

Pro-Life Sidewalk Ministry Training: Tuesday, October 22                                                                                   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 local abortion facilities. Next training session: 7:00 - 9:00 PM, Tuesday, October 22, at First Evangelical Free Church in Maplewood. Learn more at plam.org/event/sidewalk-ministry-training-seminar.

Truth & Reconciliation - Paving a Path Forward: Thursday, October 24                                                    Join the Ignatian Volunteer Corps from 5:00 - 8:30 PM on Thursday, October 24, at St. Thomas More in St. Paul, in welcoming Archbishop Bernard Hebda, who will moderate a discussion between Monique Maddox and Fr. Tim Kesicki, S.J., on the Jesuits’ efforts to seek reconciliation with the Descendants of those whom the Order once enslaved, and how the organizations are working together to promote racial healing and transformation. Find more information and ticket costs at gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEventDetails.

Jesus’ Pilgrimage to Us - Holy Hours Around the Archdiocese (Year 2: The Mass): Thursday, October 24                                                                                                                                                                                        Monthly Eucharistic Holy Hours will be held in various parishes throughout the Archdiocese. Held at a new parish each month, all the faithful—and especially those already participating in adoration ministries—are encouraged to communal prayer, that more may come to know and love our Lord in the Eucharist. This month, join us from 7:00 - 8:00 PM on Thursday, October 24, at St. John Neumann in Eagan. View the full schedule at archspm.org/jesus-pilgrimage-to-us-holy-hours-year-2-the-mass.

College Night - Being Catholic on Campus: Sunday, October 27                                                             Interested in learning more about how to live out your Catholic faith while in college? High school juniors and seniors and their parents are invited to join St. Paul’s Outreach from 5:30 - 8:00 PM on Sunday, October 27, at St. Lawrence in St. Paul for a night on being Catholic on college campuses. Meet SPO missionaries and college students, enjoy free dinner and a program with both teen and adult tracks, and celebrate Sunday Mass with the St. Lawrence community. Learn more and register at form.jotform.com/spomn/collegenight.

Episcopal Ordination of the Most Reverend Kevin Thomas Kenney: Monday, October 28               The morning of July 25, Pope Francis named Father Kevin Thomas Kenney, a priest of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. All are invited to his episcopal ordination, which will take place at the Cathedral of St. Paul at 1:00 PM on Monday, October 28. It will be live- streamed on the Archdiocese’s Facebook page.

In Defense of Leisure - Reclaiming the Lord’s Day: Tuesday, October 29                                                         In today’s hectic world, our identity often gets caught up in what we do, but this is only a part of who we are created to be. Let’s focus not only on what we achieve, but on what we receive. Join this “Defense of Leisure,” from 6:00 - 9:00 PM on Tuesday, October 29, at St. John the Evangelist in Little Canada as presented by Drs. Mike Naughton and Pam Patnode. Each presentation will include a talk and Q&A and will conclude with a time of prayer and reflection.

Archbishop's Discernment Retreat: November 1 - 3

Andrew Dinner: Thursday, November 7                                                                                                      The Andrew Dinner, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM on Thursday, November 7 at the Archdiocesan Catholic Center in St. Paul, is an opportunity for men, ages 16 - 50, who are interested in learning more about the priesthood. The dinner is hosted by Archbishop Bernard Hebda and Father Mark Pavlak, Vocation Director. The evening includes prayer, dinner and conversation with vocations testimonies on priesthood and religious life. It is typical for a Pastor, Deacon, Religious or Youth Minister to accompany each discerning guest. Learn more and register at 10000vocations.org/andrew-dinner.html.

Seven Times a Day I Praise You (Year 2: The Mass): Thursday, November 7 & 21                                  The lecture series, Seven Times a Day, I Praise You – Learn to Pray the Liturgy of the Hours, is an excellent opportunity for you to experience the beauty of the “official” prayer of the Church and discover why this prayer has held such a profoundly important role in the lives of Catholics throughout history. This two-evening series (7:00 - 9:00 PM, November 7 & 21, St. John Neumann, Eagan) will explain how to pray Liturgy of the Hours and teach you how to incorporate it into your daily life. Find more information and registration at cistudent.com/course-information-liturgy2024.

Risen Savior Missions 2024 Gala: Saturday, November 16            
"Help make us strong" is the theme for this year's Gala, as Risen Savior Missions renews its commitment to feeding the poor and starving of the Phillippines! The evening (5:30 - 8:00 PM, Saturday, November 16, DoubeTree by Hilton, St. Paul East) features a catered dinner, silent auction, and presentation by Sr. Marivic, our Filipino lay missionary! Register now at risensaviormissions.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/risensaviormissions/eventRegistration.jsp?event=13. Cost: $75 adults, $50 children, $500 table of 8 before October 31.

Catechetical Institute - Three Ages of the Interior Life: Tuesdays, November 19-December 17        Taught by Deacon Dan Gannon from 7:00 - 9:00 PM on Tuesdays (November 19 - December 17) at St. Henry in Monticello, "Three Ages of the Interior Life" is open to all! Recognizing that all are called to contemplative prayer to attain union with God, "The Three Ages of the Interior Life" examines the powerful prayer methods of St. John of the Cross and St. Teresa of Avila, focusing on the spiritual life and prayer as well as the nature of contemplation and its effect on your whole life. Visit cistudent.com/course-information-carmelite for more information and registration.

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.

Online Evening Prayer for Youn Adults: 4th Tuesdays @ 7:00 PM

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.

Join the Minnesota Catholic Conference Advocacy Network!

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.

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.

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.

Natural Family Planning (NFP)
Classes teach couples the Church-approved methods on how to achieve or postpone pregnancy while embracing the beauty of God’s gift of sexuality. For a complete list of classes offered throughout the Archdiocese, visit archspm.org/family or call 651.291.4489.

Red Cross: Volunteer