Around the Diocese & Community 

Links:
Marriage Encounter 
Retrouvaille - For Troubled Marriages

20 Ministries. One Faith.

2019 Catholic Services Appeal Campaign
Visit www.csafspm.org to learn more.

Family Fest Ministries One-Day Marriage Retreat – March 2
Saturday, March 2nd ~ 9:15am to 4:45pm Held at the Wayzata Country Club, Wayzata, MN
Cost - Suggest donation $140 per couple
Register at www.familyfestministries.org or
Call Family Fest at 952-881-0939
Family Fest Ministries is hosting a one-day marriage retreat on March 2. We’ve hosted marriage retreats for over 20 years, ministering to hundreds of couples. Churches appreciate being able to recommend a trusted marriage resource to couples looking to revitalize their marriage and couples love the opportunity to focus on each other in a one-day retreat that fits into their busy schedules.  After Dalton and his wife of 20 years attended a recent Family Fest Marriage Booster Retreat, he sent us a note of thanks, “[The Marriage Booster Retreat was] an amazing opportunity to engage with my spouse, grow and have a fun day talking about everything that made us fall in love in the first place."
We’d love to have more couples attend our upcoming Marriage Booster Retreat on March 2, 2019 at the Wayzata Country Club. We invite you to take a look at the short video below, post the attached flyer on your community board or use the bulletin announcement to encourage members of your congregation to attend. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at Family Fest Ministries.
 

Seminary Application Launch Window is now for Fall 2019

Director of Vocations Father David Blume is currently meeting with men applying to be considered for acceptance as archdiocesan seminarians for Fall 2019. If you or someone you know is discerning the priesthood and would like help with their next steps, please have them contact Father David Blume atfrblume@stthomas.edu or 651-962-6890.

Twin Cities Survivors Peace Circle
Saturday, March 2, 12 noon. Theme: “Falling”
Saturday, March 30, 12 noon. Theme: “Making a Path”
Hennepin County Library: Webber Park Branch (Webber Room), 4440 Humboldt Ave. N., Minneapolis.

The Twin Cities Survivors Peace Circle is open to all who have experienced the trauma of clergy sexual abuse. The purpose of this group is to gather victims/survivors/thrivers in a safe, supportive environment to share their experiences, listen to others, and explore healing. All are welcome and privacy is respected. Contact Jim with questions, concerns or comments: 773-412-0909.

Annulment Q & A
Wednesday, March 6, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Cathedral of Saint Paul, St. Paul

Staff members of the Metropolitan Tribunal will be available for confidential consultation and to answer questions regarding the investigation into the possibility of nullity of the marriage bond (annulment process). No appointment necessary.

40 Days for Life Twin Cities ~ Lent Daily hour of prayer
March 6 – April 14, 3 p.m. Sidewalk/Planned Parenthood, 671 Vandalia St., St. Paul.

Pro-Life Action Ministries invites all to join us in this international movement of prayer and fasting, peaceful vigil and community outreach to end abortion. Please register at https://40daysforlife.com/local-campaigns/st-paul/ or contact brian.walker@plam.org or 651-797-6363.

Operation Andrew Dinner 
Thursday, March 7, 6 – 8 p.m., Archdiocesan Catholic Center, St. Paul

Archbishop Bernard Hebda and Father David Blume, Director of Vocations, invite men discerning the priesthood, ages 16 – 50, to dinner and conversation with vocations testimonials on priesthood and religious life. It is typical for a pastor, religious or youth minister to accompany each discerning guest. Register online atwww.10000vocations.org before March 4. Questions?  Email stpaulvocations@10000vocations.org or call the Office of Vocations at 651-962-6890.

Sidewalk Counseling Training
Thursday, March 7, 7-9 p.m., Bethlehem Baptist Church, 720 13^th Ave., S., Minneapolis

If you can hand someone a brochure, you can help save a life! 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. To register, contact Pro-Life Action Ministries at (651) 797-6364 or debra.braun@plam.org  More information at: plam.org/events.

Friday evening Lenten Lecture Series 
Fridays, March 8 – April 12, 7 p.m., St. Agnes, 535 Thomas Ave., St. Paul.

This year's theme—“Great Spiritual Doctors of the Church"—features presentations on six masters of the Catholic interior life and how they contribute to the Church’s understanding of the spiritual life of the faithful. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments served. For more information about the Saints and speakers, please visit churchofsaintagnes.org.

Charismata will meet March 8: 8-10 p.m. at St. John the Baptist, 835 2nd Ave. NW, New Brighton.

Charismata in Greek is the plural of Charism, which means gift or grace from God. Charismata is a time of prayer where the abundance of God's gifts and graces are poured out onto His people.  There will be time to encounter the Lord more deeply in prayer through Praise and Worship, Adoration, and prayer team ministry. http://www.stjohnnb.com.

Lenten Retreat with David Haas - "That You Might Have Life" 
Saturday March 9 from 9 a.m-2:30 p.m. at Lumen Christi Catholic Community, St. Paul.

Loyola Spirituality Center in partnership with Lumen Christi Catholic Community is hosting this event. For more information or to register: http://loyolaspiritualitycenter.org/lenten-retreat.

Miriam Dinner 
Tuesday, March 12, 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 March 8 at 10000vocations.org. Questions?  Email stpaulvocations@10000vocations.org or call the Office of Vocations at 651-962-6890.

Holy Hour for Vocations
Tuesday, March 12, 7–8 p.m., Church of St. Michael, Pine Island

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 visit10000vocations.org.

Four-Week Lenten Prayer of the Heart Workshop 
Tuesdays, March 19 – April 9, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Mary Mother of the Church, Burnsville

This four-week Lenten Prayer Workshop will help you quiet your soul and enter more deeply into prayer. $40 per person and includes lectures, materials, large group Q&A and snacks. Questions? Contact Susanna Parent at 651-291-4411 or parents@archspm.org.

2019 Archdiocesan Men’s Conference
Saturday, March 23, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Saint Thomas Academy, Mendota Heights

Guest speaker: Patrick Madrid, Catholic author and radio host. The conference also includes Mass, break-out sessions with dynamic speakers, and the opportunity for the sacrament of Reconciliation. Bring your own lunch or purchase from the on-site food trucks! Find details and register at TheCatholicWatchmen.com. Cost: $30. Group discounts available. Questions? Contact Enzo Randazzo at randazzov@archspm.org or 651-291-4483.

Passing On The Faith: What Grandparents are doing right and where do we go from here?
Tuesday, April 2, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m., St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, New Brighton

Led by Andrew Blake, Director of Campus Ministry and Dean of Students at Totino-Grace High School, and Kim Doyle, Grandparent Ministry Coordinator at the Church of St. Joseph, Rosemount​. Questions? Contact Rita at rspiess1@msn.com or Carrie at 763-438-0487.

Wisdom & Works of Mercy Group Study
April 3 – June 5, and September 11, 9 – 10: 30 a.m., Church of St. Joseph, Rosemount

Join us for the Fr. Michael Gaitlly group study that delves into the most Holy Trinity as the key to bringing the faith from our heads to our hearts and out into our lives. Then put your faith into action with group works of mercy. Continue to grow in Holiness! Registration deadline is March 18. Registration forms can be found on the Church of St. Joseph-Rosemount website at www.stjosephcommunity.org. Questions? Please contact Kim Doyle at 651-332-2266.

Called and Gifted™ Workshop
Saturday, April 6, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., St. Pius X, White Bear Lake

Explore the ancient teaching of the Church on how the gifts (or charisms) of the Holy Spirit work in our life and in the life of your parish. During this one-day workshop, you will learn the signs and characteristics of the most common charisms of the Holy Spirit. Cost: $80 per person. Includes: materials, refreshments, and follow-up personal discernment guidance. Register at archspm.org/called-gifted. Questions? Contact Patrick Conley at 651.357.1340, pconley@cathedralsaintpaul.org or Kim Williams at 651-762-3626 or kwilliams@churchofstpiusx.org.

Home for the Summer 
June 15-August 10, 2019

“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. Applications are NOW being taken. Please see www.10000vocations.org for more information.

Quo Vadis Youth Vocation Camps  
July 21 – 24, 2019   
Donrovin Retreat Center, Marine on St. Croix, MN

Quo Vadis is a camp experience for youth ages 14-17 to learn that nothing is more important than discovering God’s will for your life – and living it! Quo Vadis begins on Sunday, July 21 with 4 p.m. registration, followed by 5 p.m. Sunday Mass and concludes on Wednesday at 1 p.m. The camp includes Mass, prayer, campfires, talks, field trips to visit religious communities, confession, rosary along with lots of outdoor camp fun and recreation! Space is limited. For more information and to register, visit www.10000vocations.org

Bethany House – Applications are now being accepted!

Applications are currently being accepted for women interested in Bethany House for September 2019 to May 2020.  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. It is sponsored by the Office of Vocations and is located in North East Minneapolis. 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. If this describes you, we invite you to contact us by completing the interest form atwww.10000vocations.org/bethany-house