Ecumenical Prayer Service

Monday, January 22, at the St. Paul Cathedral

All parishioners are invited to attend the Archdiocesan Ecumenical Prayer Service—on the 34th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade (the Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion) which will take place from 10:30–11:30 am at the St. Paul Cathedral. We will remember the millions of babies lost to abortion and all “the walking wounded”—the women and men who have experienced the trauma of abortion. We will give thanks for our own lives and remember the disadvantaged and vulnerable in prayer.

Archbishop Harry Flynn and Rev. Mark Herringshaw, pastor of North Heights Lutheran Church, will preach, and there will be special music. A collection will be taken for the Archdiocesan Life Fund. One hundred percent of every donation goes to help pregnant women in financial need and their babies.

The prayer service will end with ample time for people to walk the half mile to the State Capitol to participate in the March for Life and Rally sponsored by Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life at 12 Noon to 1 pm

Pro-Life Action Ministries is also sponsoring a pro-life event following the march. Call 651-771-1500 for information. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend these January 22 events.

Southwest Coalition for Grief Winter Series

Six Thursdays, 5:30–7:30 pm beginning January 11

Eden Prairie United Methodist Church

15050 Scenic Heights Road, Eden Prairie, MN

Losing someone we love is one of life’s most challenging passages. Understanding the grieving process and having the opportunity to explore one’s feelings with others can lead to personal growth and healing. A six-part series, “Living and Growing Through Loss,” is being offered which provides support to help individuals involved in the grieving process. Each of the six sessions will provide information and presentation of a topic of interest, as well as a time for sharing in small groups. Sharing groups will be available for adults and children (ages 5-12). Due to the sensitive nature of the topics and ages of the attendees, telephone interviews will be conducted with parents or guardians of those attending the children’s groups.

Advance registration for free childcare is requested by calling Eden Prairie United Methodist Church at

952-937-8781. There is no charge to participate in “Living and Growing Through Loss.” For children’s group, call Karen Atkins at 952-466-2685. Adults may register at Eden Prairie United Methodist on January 11 or January 18. To provide a safe and healing environment for all small group members, no registrations will be accepted after January 18.

Monday, January 8

Baptism of the Lord

National Vocation Awareness week

National Migration Week

6:30 PM        In His Time Support Group (Infertility)—CL

7:30 PM        AA—School Cafeteria

Tuesday, January 9

2:00 PM        Vocation Committee Meeting—CL

6:00 PM        Liturgy Committee Take Down Church                    Decorations—CH

7:00 PM           Pastoral Council Meeting—SMR

Wednesday, January 10

10:00 AM        Women’s Bridge—CR

6:00 PM           Faith Formation Classes—CR & School

Thursday, January 11

6:30 PM           Ensemble Choir—CH

7:00 PM           Hispanic Community Meeting—CR

Saturday, January 12

Opportunity Outreach Weekend

—Little Sisters of the Poor

10:00 AM        Youth First Reconciliation—CH

10:00 AM        Hispanic Youth—LD

7:00 PM           Hispanic Prayer Group—CH

Sunday, January 13

10:00 AM        Liturgy of the Word—CR

10:00 AM        Sunday School—School

12:00 PM         Hispanic Religious Ed—School & CR

7:15 PM           Youth Service Project—LD

 

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A Big Thank You!

Thanks to all who contributed to our parish food shelf for the

Franciscan Brothers of Peace throughout 2006.

The food donations were very timely and greatly appreciated. Several hundred

families in the St. Paul midway area received food regularly during the year and at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

A special thank you to our St. John’s School children for their donations of food.

Thank you everyone for your continuing generosity.

—Food Shelf Committee

Christ the King Retreat Center

621 First Avenue South, Buffalo, Minneota 55313-1399

763-682-1394        763-682-3453

Please check the kiosk in the church foyer for the many opportunities for retreats that this center offers: retreats for women, men, married couples (separated and divorced), and silent retreats. Weekend retreats begin with registration on Friday, 7 pm, and end Sunday, 12:45 pm.