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PARISH EVENTS
St. Victoria Rummage Sale — Aug. 14-15: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. at St. Victoria, 8828 Victoria Drive, Victoria. Selling clothing, books, toys, shoes, garden, furniture, household, tools and lots of misc. stvictoria.net
FunFest — Aug. 17: 9:30 a.m-6 p.m. at 2119 Stillwater Ave. E., St. Paul. Pancake breakfast, Tacos de Carne Azada, Corn on the cob, and other food and drink. Music, Bingo, La Loteria Mexicana, Take-a-Chance, silent auction, book sale, and games for all ages. http://blessedscaramentsp.org
Basilica Golf Scramble — Aug. 18: 10 a.m. at The Town & Country Club, 300 N. Mississippi River Blvd., St. Paul. Join Fr. Daniel Griffith and Basilica parishioners and friends for an afternoon of golf to support the many ministries that are part of The Basilica’s active faith community! Limited to 30 groups of four. http://mary.org/golf
A Summer at Father’s House/Un verano en la casa del Padre — Aug. 23: 6:30-9 p.m. at St. Henry, 1001 E. 7th St., Monticello. Please join us at St. Henry’s for an outdoor concert fundraiser! Enjoy live music in a beautiful outdoor setting, with delicious food concessions available for purchase. Únase a nosotros a nuestro primer concierto musical al aire libre! https://www.sthenrycatholic.info/a-summer-at-the-father-s-house
K of C Pancake Breakfast — Aug. 24: 8 a.m.-noon at St. John Vianney, 789 17th Ave. N., South St. Paul. All funds will go towards buying new winter coats for children.
Spirit Fest — Sept. 6: 4:30-9 p.m., 515 Albert St. S, St. Paul. 4:30 p.m. Mass followed by Egg Roll Queen, El Burrito Mercado, and Brick Oven Bus food trucks. Dessert from Cold Front. Music, kids games, and prizes. Beer and wine wristbands for $15. http://holy-spirit.org/spirit-fest
St. Thomas Becket Fall Festival — Sept. 13: 5-8 p.m., 4455 South Robert Trail, Eagan. Live band, grilled picnic dinner, strudel, blow-up slide, games, silent auction. Sign up at STBeagan.org http://stbeagan.org
St. Peter Fall Festival — Sept. 20-21: at 2600 Margaret St. N., North St. Paul. Including bingo, live music Saturday and Sunday, pancake breakfast, an art and craft market, inflatables, games for all ages, cornhole tournament. http://www.churchofstpeternsp.org/festival
DINING OUT
WORSHIP+RETREATS
August Silent Retreat — Aug. 7-10: Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center, 16385 Saint Francis Lane, Prior Lake. Enter into prayer, reflection and learning. Four conference talks; guided prayer; spiritual direction; Holy Hour; free time for personal reflection, confession and rest. All meals are cooked on site. http://franciscanretreats.net
A Weekend Away — Aug. 8-10: Christ the King Retreat Center, 621 First Ave. S. Buffalo. The limited schedule offers personal time for prayer and reflection. Two nights private room. http://www.kingshouse.com
Centennial Celebration of St. Thomas More’s Sanctuary Superstructure — Aug. 15: 5:30 p.m. at St. Thomas More, 1079 Summit Ave., St. Paul. Celebrate a century of faith, community, and enduring legacy as we mark the 100th Anniversary of our beloved sanctuary’s superstructure! We are honored to welcome Retired Bishop Richard Pates as the presider for this special Centennial Mass.
Memory Care Mass (formerly Dementia Friendly Mass) — Aug. 21, Oct. 23, Dec. 11: 1:30-2:30 p.m. at St. Mary of the Lake, 4741 Bald Eagle Ave., White Bear Lake. A special Mass for people living with dementia, family members, and their caregivers. The Mass is shorter in length and held in the chapel for a more comfortable environment. Hospitality and fellowship after Mass allows for important social time. http://stmarys-wbl.org
“Fingers Crossed” Retreat for Men and Women: Presented by Fr. Charlie Lachowitzer — Aug. 22-24: 7:30 p.m. at Christ the King Retreat Center, 621 First Ave. S., Buffalo. Hope is not a fingers-crossed wish upon a Bethlehem star that nothing bad happens or something good happens. With hope, there is joy that grows and perseveres no matter the circumstances. $50 deposit, private room with bath, home-cooked meals. http://kingshouse.com
Healing Mass — Sept. 4: 6:30 p.m. at Mary, Mother of the Church, 3333 Cliff Road E., Burnsville. After Mass, there will be time for each person to be prayed over individually for physical, spiritual, and emotional healing. 5:30 p.m. reconciliation, 6 p.m. rosary. Prayer teams will also be available. Presider is Fr. Jim Perkl. http://mmotc.org
September Women’s Mid-Week Retreat — Sept. 9-11: Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center, 16385 Saint Francis Lane, Prior Lake. Enter into prayer, reflection and learning. Four conference talks; guided prayer; spiritual direction; Holy Hour; free time for personal reflection, confession and rest. All meals are cooked on site. http://franciscanretreats.net
Women’s Silent Midweek Retreat: “Pilgrims of Hope” — Sept. 12-13: 7:30 p.m., Sept. 12-1 p.m., Sept. 13, at Christ the King Retreat Center, 621 First Ave. S., Buffalo. Join us for three conference talks, holy hour and spiritual direction, confession & healing service. Mass on Saturday and Sunday; home-cooked meals, private sleeping room with bathroom with shower; abundant time for personal prayer & reflection. http://www.kingshouse.com
Women’s Silent Midweek Retreat: “Pilgrims of Hope” — Sept. 16-17: 7:30 p.m., Sept. 12-1 p.m., Sept. 13, at Christ the King Retreat Center, 621 First Ave. S., Buffalo. Join us for three conference talks, holy hour and spiritual direction, confession & healing service. Mass on Saturday and Sunday; home-cooked meals, private sleeping room with bathroom with shower; abundant time for personal prayer & reflection. http://www.kingshouse.com
September Silent Weekend Retreat — Sept. 25-28: Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center, 16385 Saint Francis Lane, Prior Lake. Three nights. Enter into silent prayer, reflection and learning. Four conference talks; guided prayer; spiritual direction; Holy Hour; free time for personal reflection, confession and rest. All meals are cooked on site. http://franciscanretreats.net
Men’ Silent Weekend Retreat: “Pilgrims of Hope” — Sept. 26-27: 7:30 p.m. at Christ the King Retreat Center, 621 First Ave. S., Buffalo. As Pilgrims of Hope, join us for three conference talks, holy hour and spiritual direction, healing service and personal time for prayer and reflection. Private sleeping rooms include own bathroom with shower; home-cooked meals. Mass on Saturday and Sunday. http://www.kingshouse.com
Chapter Two Marriage Prep Retreat — Sept. 27: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. at 1740 Bunker Lake Blvd. NE, Ham Lake. Chapter Two Retreat is designed for couples in which one or both are entering into a second marriage. The retreat is led by couples in second marriages who can speak first-hand about the unique challenges and complexities. https://churchofsaintpaul.com/chapter-2-marriage-retreat
“A Pilgrimage through the Doors of Hope”: Serenity (12-Step) Retreat for Men and Women — Oct. 3-5: 8 p.m. at Christ the King Retreat Center, 621 First Ave. S., Buffalo. Ruth Hoenick joins us again to continue our journey as Pilgrims of Hope through the doors of recovery, traveling with your Higher Power. Join us for this journey of hope and blessings. $50 deposit, 2 nights private room, 5 meals cooked onsite. http://kingshouse.com
Wave of Light — Oct. 15: 7-8 p.m. at Epiphany, 1900 111th Ave. NW, Coon Rapids. Join us for a candlelight ceremony dedicated to remembering and honoring babies lost to miscarriage and stillbirth. For questions, contact the parish at 763-755-1020.
Memory Care Mass (formerly Dementia Friendly Mass) — Aug. 21, Oct. 23, Dec. 11: 1:30-2:30 p.m. at St. Mary of the Lake, 4741 Bald Eagle Ave., White Bear Lake. A special Mass for people living with dementia, family members, and their caregivers. The Mass is shorter in length and held in the chapel for a more comfortable environment. Hospitality and fellowship after Mass allows for important social time. http://stmarys-wbl.org
Ignatian Men’s Silent Retreat — Thursday-Sunday most weeks at Demontreville Jesuit Retreat House, 8243 Demontreville Trl. N., Lake Elmo. Let God meet you at a beautiful retreat location in Lake Elmo, MN. The cost is a freewill donation. www.demontrevilleretreat.com
CONFERENCES+WORKSHOPS
MUSIC
SCHOOLS
Fall Open House — Oct. 13: 6-8 p.m. at Benilde-St. Margaret, 2501 MN-100, St. Louis Park. BSM welcomes families to our suburban campus to learn about enrolling for grades 6-12 in the 2026-2027 school year. https://www.bsmschool.org/admissions/attend-an-open-house
Knightsbridge — Nov. 8: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Benilde-St. Margaret, 2501 MN-100, St. Louis Park. Knightsbridge is an upscale holiday boutique featuring dozens of exclusive local vendors with lots of great merchandise, apparel, home goods, jewelry, candles, art, and gifts for all! https://www.bsmschool.org/community/parent-association/knightsbridge-boutique
Open House — Nov. 11: 9-11 a.m. at Benilde-St. Margaret, 2501 MN-100, St. Louis Park. BSM welcomes families to our suburban campus to learn more about enrolling for grades 6-12 in the 2026-2027 school year. https://www.bsmschool.org/admissions/attend-an-open-house
Once Upon a Mattress — Nov. 13-16: 7-9 p.m., Nov. 13-15, 2-4 p.m., Nov. 16, at Benilde-St. Margaret, 2501 MN-100, St. Louis Park. Join us for a performance of Once Upon a Mattress by BSM’s award winning drama students. Tickets are available for purchase at bsmschool.booktix.com. http://www.bsmschool.org/student-life/activities/drama
Christmas Choir Concert — Dec. 9: 7-9 p.m. at Benilde-St. Margaret, 2501 MN-100, St. Louis Park. Join us for an evening performance by the BSM choir as they present a Christmas Choir Concert for all to enjoy. https://www.bsmschool.org/student-life/activities/choir
Christmas Band/Orchestra Concert — Dec. 10: 7-9 p.m. at Benilde-St. Margaret, 2501 MN-100, St. Louis Park. Join us for an evening performance by the BSM band and orchestra as they present a Christmas Band/Orchestra Concert for all to enjoy.
Alice in Wonderland, Jr. — Feb. 20-22: 7-9 p.m., Feb. 20 and 21, 2-4 p.m., Feb. 22, at Benilde St.-Margaret, 2501 MN-100, St. Louis Park. Join us for a performance of Alice in Wonderland, Jr by BSM’s award winning drama students. Tickets are available for purchase at bsmschool.booktix.com. http://www.bsmschool.org/student-life/activities/drama
Winter Daytime Open House — March 10: 9-11 a.m. at Benilde-St. Margaret, 2501 MN-100, St. Louis Park. BSM welcomes families to visit our suburban campus to learn about enrolling for grades 6-12 in the 2026-2027 school year. https://www.bsmschool.org/admissions/attend-an-open-house
Winter Open House — Jan. 26, 2026: 6-8 p.m. at Benilde-St. Margaret, 2501 MN-100, St. Louis Park. BSM welcomes families to our campus to learn about enrolling for grades 6-12 in the 2026-2027 school year. https://www.bsmschool.org/admissions/attend-an-open-house
St. Joseph’s Nickle Dickle 3 on 3 — May 13, 2026: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at St. Joseph, 41 First E. St., Waconia. 32nd annual Nickle Dickle 3 on 3 Tournament, 3-Point Shootout, and Slam Dunk Contest! 3 on 3 games begin at 11 a.m., with 3 Point Shootout and Slam Dunk Contest kicking off at 6:15 PM. All proceeds to St. Joe’s School activities. Register today! http://www.nickledickle.com
Spring Daytime Open House — April 23, 2026: 9-11 a.m. at Benilde-St. Margaret, 2501 MN-100, St. Louis Park. BSM welcomes families to visit our campus to learn about enrolling for grades 6-12 in the 2026-2027 school year. https://www.bsmschool.org/admissions/attend-an-open-house
Spring Choir Concert — May 18, 2026: 7-9 p.m. at Benilde-St. Margaret, 2501 MN-100, St. Louis Park. Join us for an evening performance by the BSM choir as they present a Spring Choir Concert for all to enjoy. https://www.bsmschool.org/student-life/activities/choir
Spring Band/Orchestra Concert — May 21, 2026: 7-9 p.m. at Benilde-St. Margaret, 2501 MN-100, St. Louis Park. Join us for an evening performance by the BSM band and orchestra as they present a Spring Band/Orchestra Concert for all to enjoy.
52nd Commencement Exercises — May 29, 2026: 7-8 p.m. at Benilde-St. Margaret, 2501 MN-100, St. Louis Park. Benilde-St. Margaret’s celebrates its 52nd annual commencement exercises for the graduating class of 2026.
SPEAKERS+SEMINARS
Lumen Vero — Aug. 14: 6-8 p.m. at Concord Lanes, 365 Concord Exchange N., South St. Paul. Bold Catholic men are needed now more than ever. Monthly Lumen Vero meetings feature prominent Catholic leaders who share testimonies and convictions, followed by audience Q & A. Be inspired by men on fire for Christ. No cost, just show up. http://lumenvero.com
CCF’s Connect with a Cause Webinar featuring CSCOE — Sept. 10: noon-12:30 p.m., Zoom Webinar. Join the Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota for a webinar highlighting the Catholic Schools Center of Excellence’s work to enhance excellence and increase enrollment in preschool-8th grade Catholic schools in MN. https://www.ccf-mn.org/event/cscoe/
OTHER EVENTS
Confirmation Classes for Persons with Disabilities — Aug. 2, 16: 9:30-11:30 a.m. at St. Richard, 7540 Penn Ave. S., Richfield. Both classes are mandatory for guardians and candidates. Registration forms will be available at 8:30 a.m. prior to the first class on August 2nd. For those who complete the classes, the Sacrament of Confirmation will be available at the Mass for Persons with Disabilities in September.
Of Distance and Time: Opening Reception — Aug. 17: 3-5 p.m. at St. Paul’s Monastery, 2675 Benet Road, Maplewood. Photographer Richard Leonard Schultz celebrates the 50th anniversary of Hmong immigration through a series of photos of Hmong elder women paired with interviews on their life experiences. Join us for an afternoon of light refreshments and talks. http://ofdistanceandtime.com/about
ONGOING GROUPS
Widowers Coffee Group — 4th Fridays starting Aug. 22: 9:30-11 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace, 5071 Eden Ave., Edina. Widowers of Grace is a newly formed Catholic group for men who have lost their wives. Join us as we learn together how to navigate life without our loved one. Contact olgwidowers@gmail.com for more information. https://www.olgparish.org/
Torchlight Readers: Book Study with Lay Dominicans — Every other Thursday starting July 17: 7:30 p.m.-midnight. Virtual meeting. Explore the Christian life through the charism of St. Dominic through a book study. Our first book will be St. Dominic’s Way of Life: A Path to Knowing and Loving God. For questions and to get the Google Meet link, contact jordanhazel3@gmail.com.
Catholic in Recovery — Every Sunday starting April 20: 7-8 p.m. at St. Mark, 2001 Dayton Ave., St. Paul. Catholic sacramental recovery and fellowship for those seeking freedom from addictions, compulsions, and unhealthy attachments. We overlap scripture reading, liturgical themes, and 12 step recovery topics. Questions? Call Eileen M. at 612-483-2973. http://catholicinrecovery.com
Bridge Club — Last Saturdays: 7–8:30 p.m. year-round at St. Joseph, 13015 Rockford Rd., Plymouth. ALL levels of players, from veteran to new, are warmly welcomed. Interested individuals can simply show up. Tables, treats and tallies are provided. For additional information, please contact Mike or Janet Malinowski 952-525-8708. stjosephparish.com/book-and-card-clubs
Calix Society — First and third Sundays: 9–10:30 a.m. First and third Sunday hosted by Cathedral of St. Paul, 239 Selby Ave., St. Paul. In Assembly Hall, Lower Level. It also is a potluck breakfast. Calix is a group of men, women, family or friends supporting the spiritual needs of recovering Catholics with alcohol or other addictions. Daily meetings available at www.calixsociety.org For more information call Jim at 612-383-8232 or Steve at 612-327-4370.
Career Transition Group — Third Thursdays: 7:30–8:30 a.m. at Holy Name of Jesus, 155 County Road 24, Wayzata. The Career Transition Group hosts speakers on various topics geared towards helping people who are looking for a job, change in career or to enhance job skills. The meetings also allow time for networking with others and opportunities for resume review. www.hnoj.org/career-transition-group
Fire on the Hill — Third Saturdays: 5:15 p.m. Mass followed by Praise and Worship at the Cathedral of St. Paul, starting Sept. 21 2024, until May 17, 2025.
Secular Franciscan Meeting of St. Leonard of Port Maurice Fraternity — Third Sundays: 2:15-3:45 p.m. at St. Olaf, 215 S 8th St. Minneapolis. General Membership Meeting of Secular Franciscans who belong to the Fraternity of St. Leonard of Port Maurice. We welcome any who are interested in living the Gospel Life in the manner of St. Francis and St. Clare to Come and see!
Secular Franciscan Order: St. Alphonsa Fraternity — Aug. 24, Sept. 28, Oct. 26, Nov. 23, Dec. 14: Church of the Epiphany, 1900 111th Ave. NW, Coon Rapids. Membership meeting of Secular Franciscans. We welcome all who are interested in living the Gospel Life to Come and See how we follow in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Clare. Meeting is held in the Hearth Room. Contact Jean at 763-496-9369. https://queenofpeaceregion.org/coon-rapids-st-alphonsa
Gifted and Belonging — Second Fridays: June 13, July 11 and August 8: 6:30-8 p.m., at Harmon Park, 230 Bernard St., West St. Paul. Meet at the corner of Bidwell and Bernard. GAB in the park! Gather on the second Friday of each month this summer for Catholic fellowship with young adults with disabilities seen and unseen. giftedandbelonging@gmail.com
Job Transitions and Networking Group — Tuesdays: 7–8:30 a.m. at St. Joseph the Worker, 7180 Hemlock Lane, Maple Grove. Are you unemployed, underemployed, looking to make a job change? Then join us to network, share ideas and learn about the job search process. This faith based meeting will take place every Tuesday. For questions email Bob at bob.sjtw@gmail.com. www.sjtw.net/job-transition-networking-group
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 www.archspm.org/family or call 651-291-4489.
Quilters for a Cause — First Fridays: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Jerome, 380 East Roselawn, Maplewood. Make quilts to be donated to local charities. Quilting experience not necessary but basic machine skills are helpful. 651-771-1209 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087945155707
Restorative Support for Victims-Survivors — Monthly: 6:30-8 p.m. via Zoom. These groups are open to all victims-survivors.
- Victim-survivor support group for those abused by Clergy as adults — First Mondays
- Support group for relatives or friends of victims of Clergy sexual abuse — Second Mondays
- Victim-survivor support group —Third Mondays
- Survivor Peace Circle — Third Tuesdays
- Support group for men who have been sexually abused by clergy/religious — Fourth Wednesdays
For more information and details for attending the virtual meetings, visit www.archspm.org/healing. Questions? Contact Paula Kaempffer, Outreach Coordinator for Restorative Justice and Abuse Prevention, kaempfferp@archspm.org or 651-291-4429.
SINGLES
Singles Group — ongoing second Saturday each month: 6:15 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul, 9100 93rd Ave. N., Brooklyn Park. Gather for a potluck supper, conversation and games. 763-425-0412
TCCS Beach Day — Aug. 3: 1-4 p.m. at Carver Lake, 3175 Century Ave. S., Woodbury. Single Catholic men and women ages 21-49 are invited to Carver Lake Beach for a day of community under the sun! Play sand volleyball, yard games, swim, float, paddle, etc.! Bring hydration and SPF! https://tccatholicsingles.wixsite.com/tccs/event-list
Rejoicing in Hope: 24th National Conference for Single Catholics — Aug. 22-24: 4 p.m. Aug. 22-1 p.m. Aug. 24, at 500 Interlocken Blvd., Broomfield, Colorado. The conference includes Mass adoration, music, meals together, and dynamic talks on topics relevant for single Catholics today. http://nationalcatholicsingles.com
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