Great Faith-Building Opportunities for Lent

Looking to grow in your faith this Lent? We have several inspiring events scheduled for men and women, young adults, and families.

Holy Spirit Academy Lenten Retreat

Our church is hosting Holy Spirit Academy's annual Lenten Retreat this Saturday,  March 5, beginning with 8:00 AM Mass and ending with Adoration and Benediction at noon.  The retreat features Relevant Radio KYES guest speakers Father Scott Pogatchnik, rector of St. Mary’s Cathedral in the Diocese of St. Cloud, and Brian Gibson of Prolife Action Ministries, addressing the question, "What is love in today's society, and how do I love my neighbor?" $20 per person; register at holyspiritacademy.org/encounter/.

Young Women's Vocations Night

All high-school and young-adult women are invited to a special Vocations Night on Saturday, March 12, 6:15-8:15 PM, at the church with the Handmaids of the Heart of Jesus. You do not need to be considering a vocation to religious life to attend; please RSVP to Jim Shovelain at 763-497-3909 so we know how much food to provide for dinner.

MOM's Group: Joy-Filled Marriage

Join us for our monthly MOM's Group meeting, Friday, March 18, 9:30-11:00 AM, with parishioners and longtime retreat leaders Jeremy and Cindy Rohr, on "God's Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage." Childcare available in the youth room; meeting in the gathering space.

Women's Morning of Reflection: Hope Springs Eternal

All women are invited to our Women's Morning of Reflection, Saturday, March 19,  8:00-11:00 AM, with Mass, a continental breakfast, a talk by Father Brian Park,  and Adoration, Confession, and prayer ministry. Please join us at the church!

Parish Mission with Dr. Edward Sri

Join one of the great Catholic teachers and writers of our day, Dr. Edward Sri, on March 23 and 24, 7:00-9:30 PM. Each evening will feature two 45-minute talks with a break in between, book sales in the gathering space, and a half hour of Eucharistic Adoration. A free-will donation is encouraged.

Wednesday, March 23

• Session 1: Walking with Mary in Lent: A Biblical Journey from Nazareth to the Cross

• Session 2: Praying the Rosary Like Never Before: Experiencing the Wonder of Heaven and Earth

Thursday, March 24

• Session 1: The Art of Living: The Cardinal Virtues and the Freedom to Love

• Session 2: No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion

Young Men's Vocations Night

All high-school and young-adult men are invited to a special Vocations Night on Friday, April 1, 5:30-7:30 PM, at the rectory with our priests. You do not need to be considering a vocation to priesthood or religious life to attend; please RSVP to Jim Shovelain at 763-497-3909 so we know how much food to provide for dinner.