Around the Diocese & Community 

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Marriage Encounter 
Retrouvaille - For Troubled Marriages

Play in the Dome
Would you like to escape the Minnesota winter elements and and play “outside”? Come to Providence Academy's Dome for its Stay and Play” event on Saturday, January 25, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Students will also have the opportunity to learn more about Providence Academy. An optional tour will be available from 10:30-11:30.  Providence Academy is located at 15100 Schmidt Lake Rd., Plymouth. 
Questions? Call (763) 494-5387 or send RSVP to j.newman@avemariaacademy.org

DEEPLY COMMITTED. MORE THAN A SCHOOL.
Campus tours begin at 6:30 pm www.AveMariaAcademy.org
 

Newly Married Retreat: Living in Love
February 1, 2020, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s Church in Mendota

A day for all couples just married through 7 years of marriage. Join us for lively presentations with practical, relevant, and inspirational examples from the creators, Brad and Libby, that will open up conversations for you and your spouse. Living in Love provides an extraordinary opportunity for married couples to reconnect with their own love history through private couple time, brief communal prayers, and a renewal of vows. There is no large group discussion or open sharing. $40 per couple and includes a course book, light breakfast and a catered lunch. Nursing infants always welcome. Register at www.archspm.org/nmr/
 

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) – February 1
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) – the overseas humanitarian organization of the US Catholic Community – is building a movement of people across the US taking action for a more just and peaceful world. If you are passionate about international issues, we invite you to join us on February 1st from 2:30-5:00 pm at Our Lady of Grace in Edina to learn more about CRS’ work, meet fellow advocates and discern whether this is a good fit for you. For more info or to RSVP, please contact Director of Social Justice, Alex Blechle at alex@sjtw.net

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE – NAMING THE HARM – February 10
“WHY can’t they just get over it? ”
Understanding the effects of trauma and abuse
Monday, February 10, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. • St. Odilia Church • 3495 Victoria St. N., Shoreview

Many do not have an understanding of the effects of trauma and abuse on a person and they say, “Why can’t they just get over it and move on?” This presentation will help the audience understand why someone can’t just move on after suffering abuse or trauma of any kind. In the midst of the clergy sex abuse crisis, we hear many ask this question and this will be the focus of this presentation. Laura Harder, a compassion fatigue therapist who has done work previously with the Archdiocese around the effects of trauma, will be presenting on this topic.

Newly Married Retreat: Living in Love
February 1, 2020, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s Church in Mendota

A day for all couples just married through 7 years of marriage. Join us for lively presentations with practical, relevant, and inspirational examples from the creators, Brad and Libby, that will open up conversations for you and your spouse. Living in Love provides an extraordinary opportunity for married couples to reconnect with their own love history through private couple time, brief communal prayers, and a renewal of vows. There is no large group discussion or open sharing. $40 per couple and includes a course book, light breakfast and a catered lunch. Nursing infants always welcome. Register at www.archspm.org/nmr/

 

NEW!

Archdiocesan Synod – Upcoming Prayer and Listening Events

What’s working and what’s not in the Archdiocese? Archbishop 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. There are 20 Prayer and Listening Events. The next three are:

Tuesday, Jan. 28, 6-9 p.m. at Pax Christi, Eden Prairie

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

Creating Safe Environments - Where Do We Go from Here?
Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Odilia Church, 3495 North Victoria Street, Shoreview
Please join us for an update and open discussion about creating and maintaining safe environments in our parishes and schools.  Ramsey County Attorney John Choi, Bishop Andrew Cozzens and Tim O’Malley, Director of the Archdiocese’s Office of Ministerial Standards and Safe Environment will lead the presentation.
 

Made for More 
Tuesday, January 28 (7 pm), St. Joseph in Lino Lakes and
Wednesday, January 29 (7 pm), All Saints in Lakeville

An event that blends presentation, live music, and art to explore the Gospel and the deepest longings of our human hearts through the lens of St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body. Invite family and friends to heart international speaker Christopher West and musician Mike Mangione. Tickets on sale now at:  www.CorProject.com/MadeforMore/

Cana Parish and School Seminar 
Thursday, January 30, 1-2:30 p.m. OR 7-8:30 p.m. at the Church of St. Raphael, 7301 Bass Lake Road, Crystal

Come and see the impact The Cana Experience is having on families all around the nation and how to bring it to parents of young children in your parish or Catholic school. The Cana Experience gives parents the opportunity grow closer to God, their spouse and their children while meeting with other parents who want the same things as them - to raise great kids and have a strong and fulfilling marriage. canafamilyinstitute.com/events. Cathy at 763-391-0205 or cathy@canafamilyinstitute.com.

Totus Tuus Team Missionary 
Application deadline is Friday, February 3, 2020

Is God calling you to serve as a Totus Tuus Team Missionary in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis this summer? We need 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, May 29-July 28, 2020. Missionaries will receive $2,520 for their service. To apply visit www.archspm.org\totustuus or contact Nancy Schulte Palacheck at 651-291-4489 or schulten@archspm.org for additional information.

Newly Married Retreat: Living in Love

February 1, 2020, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s Church in Mendota
A day for all couples just married through 7 years of marriage. Join us for lively presentations with practical, relevant, and inspirational examples from the creators, Brad and Libby, that will open up conversations for you and your spouse. Living in Love provides an extraordinary opportunity for married couples to reconnect with their own love history through private couple time, brief communal prayers, and a renewal of vows. There is no large group discussion or open sharing. $40 per couple and includes a course book, light breakfast and a catered lunch. Register at www.archspm.org.
 

Early Catholic Family Life (ECFL) for Grandparents and Grandchildren 0-6 
Wednesdays, February 5-March 11, St. Peter’s Church, Richfield
Do you have young grandchildren between the ages of 0-6? Do you treasure your Catholic faith and desire to pass that faith on to your grandchildren? Would you welcome the opportunity to have fun with your grandchild - playing together in child-friendly, faith-based activities and participating in adult discussion to learn more about transmitting the Catholic faith to the next generation? If your answer to these questions is yes, St. Peter's Church has just the opportunity you are looking for! Cost is $25/ family. For more information or to register email alanfol@gmail.com or call 612-866-5089.

Archbishop Flynn Catechetical Institute: School of the Holy Spirit 
Thursdays, February 6–April 30, 7-9 p.m. at St. Andrew’s in Elk River

This dynamic course offers participants the opportunity to personally experience the Holy Spirit, and to receive the charisms which God desires specifically for each person. Taught by Fr. Michael Becker and a Spirit-filled team, students learn how to be open to the Holy Spirit, grow confident in the art of prayer ministry and discernment of spirits. The course features a "Life in the Spirit Seminar" on February 28 & 29. The cost for the course, materials, and seminar is $125/person by January 6 and $150/person after. Online registration: ci-holyspirit2020.eventbrite.com For more information visits semssp/ci. 

February 17, 4:30-7 p.m. at St. Wenceslaus, 215 Main St E, New Prague
St. Wenceslaus Soup Kitchen is sponsoring an all you care to eat chili, vegetable beef soup, chicken noodle soup, homemade breads, cookies, bars, milk, and coffee. Free will offering. Tickets at the doors and take-outs available. Proceeds bemefit the Dorothy Day Center in St. Paul. 952.758-3888 for more information.
 

February 25, Noon, St. Richard’s, Richfield
Our next senior luncheon will be held on Mardi Gras, Tuesday, February 25, starting at noon in the St. Richard Social Hall (conveniently located at Penn Ave S & W 76th Street, with lots of parking!). We will enjoy a catered luncheon of meat lasagna, seasonal vegetables and cheesecake, as well as live entertainment, for just $10 per person. Please RSVP by February 18. Call (612) 869-2426 or visit www.strichards.com/seniors. All seniors are welcome, so invite your friends!


Home for the Summer 
Apply now for 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. Please see www.10000vocations.org for more information.

Bethany House
Apply now for September 2020 – May 2021

Bethany House applications are now being accepted for September 2020 to May 2021. Bethany House is a home for women who live in community, pray together, take meals together and discern whether they are called to consecrated life. Bethany House is sponsored by the Office of Vocations and is located in Northeast Minneapolis. We are currently taking applications for women interested in Bethany House. Qualities of a good candidate for Bethany House include single women, ages 20 – 27, who are interested in dedicating a year to intentionally discerning a vocation to religious life. Please see www.10000vocations.org for more information.  If this describes you, we invite you to contact us by completing the interest form here.