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Parish Events

Farmington KC’s Spaghetti Dinner and BINGO — Feb. 25: 5:30–9 p.m. at Asset Marketing Services, 1300 Corporate Center Curve, Eagan. Meal: $10 adults; $30 family (max). Bingo: $10/card, $5 each additional card. Cards are good for the entire evening. Children can play for $5/card with adult purchase. Hosted by Farmington Knights of Columbus. StmiChael-farmington org

A ‘wee bit early’ St. Patrick’s Day Dinner — March 4: 6–8:30 p.m. at St. Peter, 1405 Highway 13, Mendota. Traditional Irish meal with Irish stew, colcannon (mashed potatoes and cabbage), Irish cheeses, assorted breads, and desserts. Live music with the Jameson Twins. Cost: $15 per person, $25 for two, $35 for a family of four, $5 for each additional child. Freewill offering bar with Irish beer and wine. StpeterSmendota org

Awaken the Heart — March 4: 6–9 p.m. at St. Peter, 2600 Margaret St. N., North St. Paul. Encounter the healing love of Christ who breaks down barriers, meets desires, fulfills promises and restores hearts. Presenter Father Joe Freedy will speak on From Fear to Freedom. Adoration, praise and worship with folk artist Aly Aleigha. Also, confession and healing prayer teams. darkneSSlit Com

Women’s Lenten Morning of Reflection — March 11: 8:30 a.m.-noon at Divine Mercy, 139 Mercy Drive, Faribault. Mass, breakfast and presentations by Debbie Koop. The theme is: God, Source of all Belonging: Our Identity as Beloved. Hosted by the CCW of Divine Mercy. Cost is $10/person. Register by March 3; call or text Mary at 507-323-5682. divinemerCy CC

WORSHIP+RETREATS

Lenten Day of Centering Prayer — March 1: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at Christ the King Retreat Center, 621 First Ave. S., Buffalo. “In quietness and in confidence shall be your strength” — Is 30:15. Beginners welcome. $50 per person, lunch included. Register online or call 763-682-1394. kingShouSe Com

Lenten Day of Prayer — March 1: 9:30 a.m.–2:15 p.m. at Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center, 16385 St. Francis Lane, Prior Lake. Starts at 9:45 a.m. Confession, spiritual direction, a prayer experience, Stations of the Cross and Mass. Bring a bag lunch. Beverage provided. Additional dates in Lent: March 8: Joel; March 15: David and Goliath; March 22: Esau and Jacob. franCiSCanretreatS net

The Essence of Unity-Lenten Morning of Reflection for Moms — March 4: 8 a.m.–noon at St. Raphael, 7301 Bass Lake Road, Crystal. Be renewed this Lent by inspiring talks, community and prayer. Cost: $25; after Feb. 18: $35. tinyurl Com/nhd8xx8y

“Good Shepherd” Retreat for Men and Women — March 10-12 at Christ the King Retreat Center, 621 1st

Ave. S., Buffalo. Presented by Father Greg Paffel. Praise and worship included. Register online or call 763-682-1394. kingShouSe Com

Men’s Retreat — March 11: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. at St. Paul, 1740 Bunker Lake Blvd. NE, Ham Lake. Features Catholic speaker, musician and faith-filled leader, Pat Millea. Theme is St. Joseph: Model for Manhood. This is not a retreat for perfect men; this is a retreat for men who have a desire for greater joy, peace, passion and fulfillment. ChurChofSaintpaul Com/menS-retreat

Catholic Healthcare Workers Lenten Retreat

— March 11: 10:30 a.m.–3:15 p.m. at St. Mary’s, Lowertown, 261 E. 8th St., St. Paul. Come renew your spirit. Theme is “Jesus the Great Physician: Catholic Witness in a Secularized Medical Profession.” Join Father Byron Hagan for an 11 a.m. Mass followed by catered lunch, talks, Stations of the Cross (for health care), adoration and Q & A.

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Solemn Closing / Annual Forty Hours — March 12:

2–3 p.m. at Holy Cross, 1621 University Ave., Minneapolis. Solemn closing of Forty Hours Devotion. A joyful, eucharistic celebration with music, preaching and ceremony. A reception with wine and heavy hors d’oeuvres follows in Kolbe Hall. ourholyCroSS org

Music

Organ Recital ‘Return to Versailles’ — Feb. 27: 7–9 p.m. at St. Mark, 2001 Dayton Ave., St. Paul.

Jean-Baptiste Robin, prominent French concert organist and composer (appointed as one of the organists of the Royal Chapel at the Palace of Versailles), will give a solo performance. oneStrongfamily org/poSt/verSailleS

Quam Pulchra Es: A Concert of Baroque Gems — March 4: 7:30 p.m. at Holy Cross, 1621 University Ave., Minneapolis. Soprano Sarah Jackson, lutenist Thomas Walker, and countertenor Timothy Faatz will perform a concert of works by Claudio Monteverdi and other composers of the early Baroque era. Free admission and ample parking. ourholyCroSS org/SaCred-muS C

Schools

Highland Catholic: Used Book Sale — March 1-4 at Lumen Christi, 2055 Bohland Ave., St. Paul. Special preview March 1, 6–8 p.m. $10 entry fee. Free: March 2-3: 8 a.m.–6 p.m., March 4, 8 a.m.–noon. Benefiting Highland Catholic School. Thousands of adult and children’s books, DVDs, puzzles and games. Most items $0.50-$2. lumenChriStiCC org/Community

STEM Camp for Boys (Grades 3-5) — March 4: 9:30–11:30 a.m. or 12:30–2:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Academy, 949 Mendota Heights Road, Mendota Heights. Aerodynamics, forces in motion, biodiversity and block coding with Sphero. A “hangout lounge” for parents who want to stay onsite. Space is limited. Register at todaymCadetS Com/Stem

SPEAKERS+SEMINARS

“Rend Your Heart: Offering Humility in Lent” — Feb. 28: 6:30–7:30 p.m. at Risen Savior, 1501 E. County Road 42, Burnsville. Where does fasting fit into daily spirituality, and deepening love of God and neighbor?

Join Mike Rios-Keating of Catholic Charities Twin Cities for a conversation on fasting, humility and re-thinking spiritual commitments. riSenSavior org/event/lenten-faSting

Marriage In Christ Seminar — March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: 6–8:30 p.m. at All Saints, 19795 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville. Five Thursday evening sessions to help make healthy marriages even better. Includes practical and spiritual resources to both focus on marriage and have an incredible Lent. Cost: $100. allSaintSChurCh Com/miC

Unity Catholic High School Breakfast Club — March 14: 7–8 a.m. at Mary, Mother of the Church, 3333 Cliff Road E., Burnsville. Speaker: Paul Hillen, author, executive coach and consultant, will share thoughts on leading with faith in a secular world. Hillen has held leadership positions with Procter and Gamble and Cargill. He serves on The St. Paul Seminary board of directors. He wrote “How Goodness Pays,” a top-selling business book. unityCatholiCmn org

Lenten Parish Mission — March 26-28: 4–5:30 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi, 16770 13th St. S., Lake St. Croix Beach. Presenter: Father Ed Shea, OFM. Reflections on Gospels: The Women at the Well; The Man Born Blind; the Raising of Lazarus. Cost: $25 for all three; $10 at the door. Hosted by St Francis of Assisi. StfranC SlSCbmn org

Great Desire: Pope Francis’ liturgy document and ongoing liturgical reform — March 30: 6:30–8 p.m. at St. Thomas More, 1079 Summit Ave., St. Paul. Father Anthony Ruff, OSB, will present an examination of Pope Francis’ vision of liturgy in his recent document “Desiderio Desideravi.” Sponsored by the Association of Liturgical Ministers. $5 members, $20 nonmembers. almSpm org/eventS/2023/popefranCiS

Other Events

‘The Passion of Jesus in Music, Word and Light’ — March 22-25: 7:30–9 p.m. at Sts. Joachim and Anne (St. Mark’s campus), 350 Atwood St., Shakopee. Relive the final days of Jesus’ life on earth, from Palm Sunday to the Last Supper, and through his crucifixion and resurrection. March 22, 23 and 25 in English; March 24 in Spanish. Free admission. Music begins at 7:30 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. This is the final year for this performance. For additional information or questions, call 612-849-3485 or email kmphilipp7@gmail Com ShakopeepaSSionplay org

Lifeline — March 4: 6–9:30 p.m at NET Center, 110 Crusader Ave. W., West St. Paul. NET Ministries is excited to partner with the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis to reestablish Lifeline — an opportunity for young people to encounter Christ. With engaging speakers, improved programming and an elevated

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School of Divinity Grad Studies Info Night Spring 2023 — March 7: 6–7 p.m. at The St. Paul Seminary School of Divinity, 2260 Summit Ave., St. Paul. The lay graduate programs are hosting an evening at The St. Paul Seminary. Enjoy dinner and meet professors. SaintpaulSeminary org/event/SChool-of-divinity-grad-StudieSinfo-night-2

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