Around the Diocese 

Links:
Marriage Encounter 
Retrouvaille - For Troubled Marriages

The 2018 Catholic Services Appeal 
The 18 Collective Ministries of the Archdiocese, serving the poor, the marginalized, and the needy, participate in and are supported by your generosity.  Together, we are strengthening our Catholic family and this Archdiocese.

Learn more about CSAF

Humanae Vitae 50^th Anniversary Celebration
The Catholic Church is celebrating the 50^th anniversary of Humanae Vitae. This encyclical, written by Pope Paul VI in 1968, reaffirms the teaching of the Catholic Church on married love, responsible parenthood and the continued rejection of unnatural forms of birth control and abortion. Find many more details, event dates, video testimonials, news articles, and resources at archspm.org/humanaevitae50.
 

Sidewalk Counseling Training-
Tuesday, September 4, 7-9 p.m., at St. John Vianney Seminary, 2110 Selby Ave., St. Paul. Nearly every day in the Twin Cities, an average of 34 babies are scheduled to be killed in the area’s four abortion centers.  Attend this free seminar and learn how to save these babies by peacefully reaching out in love to those entering abortion centers.  Prayer supporters are also needed and are welcome to attend this seminar.  Presented by Pro-Life Action Ministries. To register, contact debra.braun@plam.org or call 651-797-6364.   More information at: plam.org/events/.

Prayer for Racial Justice, Peace, and Healing
Thursday, September 6, 7-8 p.m.
St. Peter Claver Church, 375 Oxford St. N., St. Paul
All people of good will are invited to this ecumenical prayer service for racial justice, healing, and peace. Archbishop Bernard Hebda will preside. Our prayer will include hymns lead by the St. Peter Claver Ensemble Choir.

Cor Jesu
Friday, September 7 at 8 p.m. St. Mary’s Chapel at The Saint Paul Seminary, 2260 Summit Avenue, St. Paul
Eucharistic adoration, confession, praise & worship music and fellowship with young adults, college-age and older. Father Aric Aamodt will preside. Parking is waived on South Campus surface lots at the University of St. Thomas. For more information, call the Office of Vocations at 651.962.6890 or see our Facebook page “Cor Jesu”.

Catholic Watchmen Seminar – Brotherhood Groups
Saturday, September 8, 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Archdiocesan Catholic Center, 777 Forest St. N, St. Paul
Men are invited to this seminar featuring Mark Houck, Co-Founder & President of the King’s Men. Cost: $20. Continental breakfast included. To register, visit thecatholicwatchmen.com.

Questions? Contact Enzo Randazzo at randazzov@archspm.org or 651-291-4483.

National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children
September 8, 10-11 a.m.
Resurrection Cemetery, 2101 Lexington Ave. S., Mendota Heights. On this sixth annual Day of Remembrance, solemn prayer vigils will be conducted at the gravesites and other memorial sites dedicated to aborted babies across the U.S. Join us as we remember the 13 aborted babies buried there (found in the Robbinsdale Clinic dumpster in 1987).  Organized by Pro-Life Action Ministries.  More information at plam.org/events/ or call 651-797-6363.

Holy Hour for Vocations 
Tuesday, September 11, 7–8 p.m., St. Therese, Deephaven
All people of the Archdiocese are invited to participate in the Holy Hours for Vocations, a new program sponsored by the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. This year’s seminarian posters show the calendar of the Holy Hours for Vocations that will be taking place at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. Each month, the Holy Hour for Vocations will take place 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 and diaconate. For more information, please contact the Office of Vocations at 651-962-6890 or visit 10000vocations.org.

Annual Mass for Persons with Disabilities 
Sunday, September 16, 3 p.m.
St. Mary’s Chapel, The Saint Paul Seminary, 2260 Summit Ave., St. Paul.
This special event begins with a sing-along at 2:30 p.m. Archbishop Bernard Hebda will celebrate the mass and confer the sacrament of confirmation for persons with disabilities who have completed Confirmation classes. All are invited and welcome. For more information, visit archspm.org/events.

Women’s Scripture Study: Jesus Approaches 
Join local author and speaker Elizabeth M. Kelly in an 8-week bible study based on her new book: Jesus Approaches: What Contemporary Women Can Learn about Healing, Freedom & Joy from the Women of the New Testament. Cost: $60 per person. To register, click Events at Rediscover-faith.org. Questions? Contact Susanna Parent at parents@archspm.org or 651.291.4411.

Two location and time options

Monday evenings, September 17 – November 12
(No session on October 22)
6:30-8 p.m., Church of the Epiphany, Coon Rapids

Tuesday mornings, September 18 – November 13
(No session on October 23)
10-11:30 a.m., St. John the Baptist, Savage - Childcare offered

Catholic Apologetics: Defending the Faith
Wednesdays, September 19 – October 17, 7-8:30 p.m., Saint Helena, Minneapolis
In this five-week series, Father John Echert will walk us through applying apologetics to several areas of the Catholic faith. Participants will come to a deeper understanding of what we believe as Catholics and should gain confidence in making a solid defense of the Catholic faith. To register, click EVENTS at Rediscover-faith.org. Cost: $20. Includes lecture, materials, large group Q&A and snack. Questions? Contact Susanna Parent at parents@archspm.org or 651.291.4411.

Grandparents Fall Series: Kingdom of Happiness (NOTE to editors: If you previously published this event and/or posted the flyer, please note that the location has changed so all sessions will be at the Rogers Community Room. A new flyer is be available HERE!)

Thursday mornings, September 20 – November 29
or
Monday evenings, September 24 - December 3

All sessions will be held at the Rogers Community Room, 21201 Memorial Dr., Rogers

This 9-week series unveils Jesus’ plan for happiness in the Beatitudes. Featuring teaching videos by Fr. Jeffrey Kirby and powerful profiles of normal people living out the Beatitudes in heroic ways, Kingdom of Happiness will not only inform participants about the Beatitudes, it will show them the way to living them and achieving true happiness. This series is sponsored by the Grandparent Ministry, but all are welcome. Cost: $30. Register and find more details at CatholicGrandparenting.org. Questions? Contact Cheryl Reinking, MAPM, at 763-428-2376 or c4greinking@embarqmail.com or Susanna Parent at 651-291-4411 or parents@archspm.org.

Deacon Discernment Day
The day includes Mass, prayer, reflections, Q&A, and a lot of information about deacons, the discernment process, the application process, the formation program, and the integration of Holy Orders with marriage and family.  For single or married men, and wives if applicable, between ages of 25 and 59. No charge but registration is required.  Register by email:  Shellee Leif at sjleif@stthomas.edu or call 651-962-6891.

Two options (need only attend one) at The Saint Paul Seminary

Saturday, September 22, 8 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 3, 8 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Elevate Life, formerly Total Life Care/TLC Options for Women Annual Benefit Gala

Saturday, September 22, 2018, Double Tree Bloomington
Social Hour 6pm, Dinner 7pm

Featured Speaker: Matt Birk, former Viking, Raven and Pro Life Hero
More info at www.elevatelifeusa.org/gala.

Celebrate Life at the 6th Annual Harvest of Hope Gala – September 22
Options for Women/Cornerstone, a prolife pregnancy center located in St. Michael, will hold its 6th Annual Harvest of Hope Gala on Saturday, Sept. 22, at the Marriott Northwest in Brooklyn Park. There will be Social Hour and Silent Auction starting at 5:30 p.m., Dinner and Speaker 6:30-9:00 p.m., and Music and Dancing 9:00-11:00 p.m.  Our keynote speaker this year is Ryan Bomberger, an Emmy® Award-winning creative professional, international public speaker, citizen journalist, "factivist," and author of the powerful book, Not Equal: Civil Rights Gone Wrong.  He is also the co-founder of RadianceFoundation.org, a life-affirming organization based on the belief that every human life has purpose.  Come enjoy an evening celebrating life and the work of this vital ministry supporting women facing an unplanned pregnancy in the greater Wright County community! For more information or to buy tickets, please visit http://cornerstoneoptions.org/ or call (612) 584-9449. To become a sponsor, call (612) 250-1544. 

Catholic Watchmen Rally
Tuesday, September 25, 6:30 - 9 p.m.
St. Peter, Forest Lake
Men are invited to the Catholic Watchmen Rally. The evening includes Eucharistic Adoration, Confessions, and dinner. Bishop Andrew Cozzens will present on “Spiritual Fatherhood, Every Man’s Duty”. Register at TheCatholicWatchmen.com. A free-will offering will be collected. Questions? Contact Enzo Randazzo at randazzov@archspm.org or 651-291-4483.

Blue Mass for First Responders
Saturday, September 29, 5:15 p.m., Cathedral of Saint Paul, St. Paul
Members of law enforcement and first responders – along with their families and the public – are invited to this special Blue Mass honoring their courageous service and asking for God's protection and blessings as we all work together to build up the common good. Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda. September 29 is the Feast Day of Saint Michael the Archangel, patron saint of first responders. People of all faiths are welcome! Special seating will be available for those coming in uniform, as well as their families.

Miriam Dinner
Tuesday, October 2, 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 September 28 at 10000vocations.org.

Walking with Purpose, a women’s Catholic Bible study
A weekly program starting Thursday, October 4 from 6:30-8 p.m. at All Saints Catholic Church, Lakeville. This study aims to bring women to a closer relationship with Christ.  Personal study and small group discussions each week to help link our everyday challenges with the solutions given to us through the teachings of Christ and the Catholic Church. Keeping in Balance, our study for this Fall through Spring, focuses on creating balance within. Cost is $40 and includes study book. Interested in learning more? Email wwpallsaints@gmail.com or visit  www.walkingwithpurpose.comfor more information.  We hope to see you!

Tegeder Talks Presents: Examining the Intersection of Faith and Politics
7:00 pm, Thursday, October 4 at St. Francis Cabrini, 1500 Franklin Ave. SE, Minneapolis.
Dr. Michael E. Lee, Professor of Theology & Latin American and Latino Studies
Registration Opens August 23, 2018 (www.cabrinimn.org)

Admission is based on a free-will offering with a suggested donation of $15.

Missionary Discipleship Series
Be transformed and transform the world. The Missionary Discipleship journey consists of three 4-week sessions. Each week includes time for reflection, prayer, Q&A and discussion. Cost: $150 per person. Find the full schedule for all sessions and register: click Events at Rediscover-faith.org. Questions? Contact Susanna Parent at parents@archspm.org or 651-291-4411.

Two location options:

Saint Hubert, Chanhassen (Childcare available)
Session 1 starts Tuesday, October 9, 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Saint Peter, Mendota (Open to young adults, ages 21-29)
Session 1 starts Thursday, October 4, 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Universal Call to Deeper Prayer: A Carmelite Celebration
8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 13, at St. Charles Borromeo, 2739 Stinson Blvd. NE, St. Anthony. Archbishop Bernard Hebda will celebrate Mass to open Universal Call to Deeper Prayer: A Carmelite Celebration. Everyone is welcome. Following Mass:

·         Father Thomas Otanga, OCD, Midwest OCDS Regional Assistant ─ talk on deeper prayer
·         Adoration, Benediction, information tables and a selection of books for sale on spirituality and prayer, lay Carmelite community members on hand to answer questions.

Space is limited: RSVP at carmeliteprayer.eventbrite.com by Oct. 6; email Barbara at bertsch68@gmail.com; or call (651) 367-9559. The event is free; donations will be appreciated.

Want to Grow in Holiness, but don’t know how? 
Join us Wednesdays, October 10 – December 19 from 9-10:30 a.m. at Church of St. Joseph, Rosemount, for a 10-week book and video group retreat to aid us in our quest toward spiritual growth. We will gain new insights into how you can console Jesus; learn the keys to the great sanctity of the saints like Therese of Lisieux, Faustina Kowalska and Mother Teresa. Our weekly meetings will include a 30-minute video by Fr. Michael Gaitley and sharing of insights in our small group. Please register by September 17 at www.stjosephcommunity.org/gramdparentministry.aspx. Questions- contact Kim Doyle-651-332-2266.

Archdiocesan Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Humanae Vitae
Contraception – Why Not? Rethinking Humanae Vitae in 2018
Monday, October 22, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul
Daytime and evening sessions offered.
Please join us as we explore the scientific, social, and moral context for one of the central questions of our day. Discover what Blessed Pope Paul VI actually spoke of in his encyclical Humanae Vitae, which reaffirmed the teaching of the Catholic Church on married love, conscientious parenthood and the use of artificial contraception. Speakers include Bishop Andrew Cozzens, Dr. Janet Smith, Mary Eberstadt, Dr. Robert Fastiggi, Dr. Maureen Condic, Professor Teresa Collett, Dr. Deborah Savage. Register and find more details at archspm.org/HumanaeVitae50

March for Life 2019 – Registration is now OPEN
Tuesday, January 15 - Sunday, January 20, Washington D.C.
Registration for the annual pilgrimage to the national March for Life. The fee of $460 covers: Bus transportation to D.C. and tip; hotel; 6 meals; visiting D.C. landmarks; Students for Life of America Conference; National March for Life. Pilgrims are responsible for up to 9 meals, mostly during the bus trip. Families of high school pilgrims are welcome to attend. Registration for groups will be taken on a first come-first served basis. Registration deadline is October 31 (unless it fills earlier). Group leaders can register and find many more details at archspm.org/marchforlife.