CALENDAR

Episcopal Ordination — April 11: 1 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Paul, 239 Selby Ave., St. Paul. Join in person, or watch via livestream on the Cathedral of St. Paul’s Facebook page, the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop-elect Michael Izen. The ordination will also be carried live on Metro Cable Channel 6 (on cable and online) and broadcast live on Relevant Radio 1330 AM. A reception will follow. Vespers: April 10, 7 p.m. at St. Michael, 611 3rd St. S., Stillwater. A reception will follow. Find additional details at archspm org/events

Parish Events

Spring Craft and Bake Sale — March 25-26 at St. Peter, 2600 N. Margaret St., North St. Paul. 1–6 p.m. March 25, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. March 26 Crafts, baked goods, Easter baskets. Coffee and doughnuts after all Masses March 26. Hosted by the Council of Catholic Women. (CCW). ChurChofStpeternSp org ourholyCroSS org

St. Catherine’s Ham Bingo — March 26: 2 p.m. at St. Patrick of Cedar Lake, 24425 Old Highway 13 Blvd., Jordan. This is St. Catherine’s first “Ham Bingo.” $10 per card for 20 games. A light meal will be provided. The event will be held in the social hall.

Ham and Cash Bingo — March 26: 2–5 p.m. at Holy Cross, 1630 4th St. NE, Minneapolis. In Kolbe Center. Sponsored by the Holy Cross Council of Catholic Women (CCW). Refreshments available.

Easter Craft Fair and Bake Sale — April 1–2 at Holy Cross, 1630 4th St. NE, Minneapolis. Located in Kolbe Center. 1–6 p.m. April 1, 8 a.m–1 p.m. April 2. Handmade crafts, baked goods and refreshments. For children: free cookie decorating and crafts, 1-3 p.m. April 1. Hosted by Holy Cross Council of Catholic Women (CCW). ourholyCroSS org

Palm Sunday Brunch — April 2: 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Epiphany, 1900 111th Ave. NW, Coon Rapids. Menu includes egg bake, pancakes, French toast sticks, sausage, toast, a fruit cup, coffee, juice and milk. Hosted by Father Reiser Knights of Columbus Council 10138. epiphanymn org

Living Stations of the Cross — April 7: The Servants of the Cross will re-enact the Passion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday with three performances: Noon at Presentation of Mary, 1725 Kennard St., Maplewood; 3 p.m. at St. Jude of the Lake, 700 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi; 7 p.m. at St. Peter, 2600 N. Margaret St., North St. Paul. Freewill offering. All are welcome. ServantSoftheCroSSmn Com

WORSHIP+RETREATS

Life in the Spirit — March 31-April 1: 6–7 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist, 380 Little Canada Road E., Little Canada. In this Lenten Retreat, Susanne Kenton, Rick Dzurick and Jessica Balzarini share Holy Spiritinspired talks as they lead a prayer-packed, two-day journey during this Lenten season. $15 (includes meals). SjolC org/retreat

Help for Struggling Couples — March 31-April 2 at Best Western Dakota Ridge Hotel, 3450 Washington Drive, Eagan. Retrouvaille Marriage Help. Retrouvaille is a lifeline for troubled marriages. Couples learn the tools to rediscover each other and heal their marriage. 100% confidential. helpourmarriage org

Women’s Palm Sunday Silent Retreat — March 31-April 2 at Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center, 16385 St. Francis Lane, Prior Lake. Women, step aside from the challenges of this time for a welcome period of spiritual renewal. Experience the theme: Belonging; Connections of the Heart. Includes a refreshing blend of scheduled time to open time. Enjoy confession, anointing, Mass, Holy Hour and prayer sessions in a silent setting. franC SCanretreatS net

Questions and Callings: A Discernment Retreat

— April 1: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at Carondelet Center, 1890 Randolph Ave., St. Paul. Young adults are invited to a day of personal and communal reflection based on Krista Tippett’s “On Being” foundation series. Sponsored by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and Visitation Sisters of North Minneapolis. SSnd org/eventS/4-1-23

Men’s Holy Week Retreat — April 6-8 at Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center, 16385 St. Francis Lane, Prior Lake. Men are offered the opportunity to step aside from the challenges of this time for a period of spiritual renewal. The theme of the retreat is Belonging: Connections of the Heart. Holy Thursday and Good Friday Holy Week services. Confession, anointing, Mass, Holy Hour and prayer sessions. Silent on Good Friday. franC SCanretreatS net

Ignatian Men’s Silent Retreat — Thursday-Sunday most weeks at Demontreville Jesuit Retreat House, 8243 Demontreville Trail N., Lake Elmo. Freewill donation. demontrevilleretreat Com

CONFERENCES+WORKSHOPS

Converging Roads: Catholic Health Care Ethics — April 1: 8 a.m.-6:45 p.m. at St. Mary’s University of Minnesota, 2540 Park Ave., Minneapolis. Converging Roads is a regional conference series offering continuing education for health care professionals that equips them to practice the highest ethical and medical standards of their profession. Includes Mass and various speakers/talks.

forlifeandfamily org/eventS/Cr23-tCmn

Catholic Scout Leader Summit — April 22: Noon4:30 p.m. at St. John Neumann, 4030 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan. The Archdiocesan Committee on Catholic Scouting (ACCS) is hosting an afternoon of learning for all Catholic Scout leaders (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Girl Scouts, American Heritage Girls). This free event will begin with lunch and end with Mass (optional). Childcare provided. SCoutingevent Com/250-66928

Schools

Open House: Welcome to Benilde-St. Margaret’s (BSM) — April 6: 6–8 p.m. at Benilde-St. Margaret’s, 2501 Highway 100 S., St. Louis Park. Explore the campus, meet teachers and administrators, and speak with current parents and students. Learn about academic programs, faith experiences, and activities and athletics. bSmSChool org/openhouSe

BSM Senior High Spring Musical: ‘Mamma

Mia!’ — April 27-30 at Benilde-St. Margaret’s, 2501 Highway 100 S., St. Louis Park. 7 p.m. performances April 27-29, with a 2 p.m. performance April 30. The Benilde-St. Margaret’s drama department is presenting “Mamma Mia!” as its senior high spring musical, featuring the music of ABBA and a comedic tale performed and produced by BSM students. bSmSChool org/Student-life/aCtivitieS/drama

SPEAKERS+SEMINARS

Lenten Parish Mission — March 26-28 at St. Francis of Assisi, 16770 13th St. S., Lake St. Croix Beach. Presenter: Father Ed Shea, OFM. Reflections on three Gospel texts for Lent: The Woman at the Well, 4–5:30 p.m. March 26; The Man Born Blind, 6:30–8 p.m. March 27; the Raising of Lazarus, 6:30–8 p.m. March 28. Cost: $25 for all three nights, $10 at the door for each night. Music, Gospel reading, Mass, with social reception at the end of March 28 session. Hosted by St. Francis of Assisi. StfranCiSlSCbmn 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 non-members. almSpm org/eventS/2023/popefranCiS

Encountering the Compassionate God of the Bible — April 1: 9:30–11:30 a.m. at St. Bridget, 3811 Emerson Ave. N., Minneapolis. Art Zannoni will be presenting on how the Bible reveals both a compassionate God and Jesus as the compassion of God. This program will explore the biblical roots of compassion in both the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) and the Gospels. All are welcome to this free Lenten teaching. StbridgetnorthSide Com

Other Events

40th Anniversary of ‘The Passion of Jesus in Music, Word and Light’ — March 22-25: 7:30–9 p.m. at Sts. Joachim and Anne (St. Mark campus), 350 Atwood St., Shakopee. Come and engage in this moving experience, reliving the final days of Jesus’ life on earth. From Palm Sunday to the Last Supper, and through his torture, crucifixion

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TheCatholiCSpirit Com/CalendarSubmiSSionS and triumphant 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 of this performance. For additional information or questions, call 612-849-3485 or email kmphilipp7@gmail Com ShakopeepaSSionplay org

Lifeline — April 1: 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 continue to offer the opportunity for young people (grades 9-12) to encounter Christ. With engaging speakers, improved programming, and an elevated atmosphere. Topic: Called for Freedom: Encountering God’s Love in Service. netuSa org ACCW Convention — April 28: 8 a.m. at St. Peter, 1405 Sibley Memorial Highway, Mendota. The Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women hosts its 90th annual convention: Walking Together — Sharing our Gifts. Annual meeting, featured speakers, Mass with Archbishop Bernard Hebda, Lay Women Volunteer awards, a marketplace (for those special one-of-a-kind gifts), silent auction, delicious meals and camaraderie. Registration and additional information can be found at aCCwarChSpm org

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