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Law and Order: God Edition — Feb. 1 and 8: 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Odilia, 3495 Victoria St. N., Shoreview. University of St. Thomas professors Michael Rota, Teresa Collett and Stephen Heaney will be presenting on Catholic moral thought: the human person, marriage and family, and society and politics. No registration required. stodilia org/site/default aspx?pageid=9

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Pro-Life Memorial Mass — Jan. 27: 6 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo, 2739 Stinson Blvd., St. Anthony. Join Prolife Across America for this Memorial Mass. Father Paul Shovelain is the celebrant. A social hour with refreshments will follow. prolifeacrossamerica org churchofsaintpaul com/healing-mass

Healing Mass — Jan. 27: 6-9 p.m. at St. Paul, 1740 Bunker Lake Blvd. NE, Ham Lake. Father Jim Livingston will celebrate a Mass for healing, including for physical, emotional or spiritual situations. A healing service follows Mass. Prayer teams will be available for specific needs. All are welcome.

Help for Struggling Couples — Feb. 2-5: at Best Western Dakota Ridge Hotel, 3450 Washington Dr., Eagan. Retrouvaille is a lifeline for troubled marriages. Learn the tools to rediscover and heal. 100% confidential. Other dates in 2023: March 31-April 2; June 2-4; Aug. 4-6; Oct. 6-8. helpourmarriage org stncc net/ave-verum-corpus

Ave Verum Corpus — Feb. 3: 7-8 p.m. at St. Nicholas, 51 Church St., Elko New Market. Eucharistic adoration paired with classical sacred music and chant. Sacrament of penance, vespers and Benediction.

Day of Renewal for Mothers — Feb. 4: 7:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. at Holy Family, 5900 W. Lake St., St. Louis Park. Sponsored by Holy Family Home Educators,

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Third, we “remember. “If you are familiar with the Bible, you will know that, throughout the Old Testament, the Lord God continues to command the people of Israel to remember what God has done — to remember who God is, guest speaker Alyssa Bormes discussing “Love In Order.” Cost: $25, includes a continental breakfast and lunch. hfcmn org/pay-morning-renewal

Married Couples Weekend Retreat — Feb. 10-12 at Franciscan Retreat and Spirituality Center, 16385 St. Francis Lane, Prior Lake. Theme is “Belonging: Connections of the Heart.” Four talks explore how human traits challenge the ability to trust God. Blend of scheduled time and open time. Confession, anointing, Mass, holy hour, prayer sessions and renewal of vows. franciscanretreats net

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend — Feb. 10-12 at Christ the King Retreat Center, 621 1st Ave. S., Buffalo. A skill-building marriage enrichment program over the weekend. Contact through website regarding seven three-hour sessions. wwme org

World Day of the Sick: Mass and Reception — Feb. 11: 10 a.m. at Transfiguration, 6133 15th St. N., Oakdale. Feast Day of Our Lady of Lourdes. Celebrant: Archbishop Bernard Hebda. Mass, blessing, reception and presentation dedicated to the sick, caregivers, chaplains and health care workers. Livestream available. curatioapostolate com/2023/01/world-day-ofthe-sick-2023/

CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS/ SEMINARS

2023 Investment Conference — Feb. 15: 7:1510:15 a.m. at the University of St. Thomas, 2115 Summit Ave., St. Paul. An annual conference bringing together donors and investors interested in giving and investing with a Catholic heart. Available in-person and via livestream ccf-mn org/events/investment-conference

Women’s Day of Reflection on Mary, Mother of All: Culture and Devotion — Feb. 18: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Alphonsus, 7025 Halifax Ave. N., Brooklyn to remember the relationship God has brought them into. This might seem like an optional piece of advice to some people.

But this is a command of the Lord God, because God knows us. He knows that, unless we take the time to actively remember (which is markedly different from passive remembering), we will forget. Unless we actively call to mind all that God has done in our lives, we will fail to remember the goodness of God in times of trouble, we will fail to remember the promises of God in times of distress, and we will fail to remember the presence of God in times of darkness.

Center. Mark Wyss, from the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis, will be the presenter. Tickets $20; includes continental breakfast and lunch. Women over age 13 invited. Spanish translation available upon request. stalsccw wildapricot org

WINE: Catholic Women’s Conference — Feb. 18: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at St. Bartholomew, 630 Wayzata Blvd. E., Wayzata. “A Spiritual Spa: Come to the Living Waters” includes Mass with Archbishop Bernard Hebda, inspirational talks, confession, adoration, shopping, prayer teams, laughter and joy. An optional evening “Gathering in the Vineyard” on Feb. 17 is open to all. For more information, pricing and tickets, visit: wineconference org/conference-info-copy

Women with Spirit Bible Study — Tuesdays through April 11. 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Pax Christi, 12100 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie. One-hour weekly lectures by university-based speakers on the Gospel of John and books of Job and Genesis, followed by small group discussions. Tuition $100. paxchristi com/ eventregistration or email heimie2004@hotmail com

Dining Out

Men’s Club Annual Beef and Sausage Dinner — Feb. 12: 10:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at Guardian Angels, 217 2nd St. W., Chaska. Family-style dinner of beef and homemade sausage with all the trimmings. Adults and takeout: $15, ages 12 and under: $8. Homemade sausage $6 a pound. Held in school gym. Tickets at the door. Sponsored by Guardian Angels Men’s Club. gachaska org

Other Events

Lifeline — Feb. 4: 6-9:30 p.m. at NET Center, 110 Crusader Ave. W., West St. Paul. NET Ministries is partnering with the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis to reestablish Lifeline, an opportunity for young people to encounter Christ. Engaging speakers,

But we can never afford to forget in the dark what we knew was true in the light. Because of this, we need to act like Mary and hold, reflect, and remember. If we do this, we will find that life will never simply “pass us by.” It won’t be

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Agape Dinner for Widows and Widowers — Feb. 11: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at St. Peter, 1250 South Shore Dr., Forest Lake. 10 a.m. Mass with celebrant Father Daniel Bodin, dinner to follow in St. Peter’s Hall with a presentation by Father Bodin. Cost is $15. Register by Feb. 1, call Cindy Casey at 651-249-8807. stpeterfl org able to, because we will actually be living.

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